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Global Resource Corporation Files First Quarter 2008 Financial Results and Business Highlights
WEST BERLIN, N.J., May 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Global Resource Corp.
(OTC: GBRC - News), a developer of a patent-pending microwave technology and
machinery for extracting oil and gas, announced today it has filed its 2008
first quarter financial results and is providing a shareholder update. The
Company maintains its status as a research and development stage company.
Global Resource is continuing to work on the commercialization of their award
winning patent pending technology which utilizes variable microwave
frequencies for the recovery of oil and petroleum products from shale
deposits, tar sands, capped oil wells, bituminous coal and processed materials
such as tires and plastics as well as dredged soil from harbors and river
bottoms.
For the quarter ending March 31st, the Company reported a net loss of $3.6
million, or $(0.12) per share. Operating expenses increased as Global Resource
hired several keys engineers and executives to support the commercialization
of its technology. The Company currently has the infrastructure in place to
commercialize up to 25 orders per quarter, allowing for rapid expansion as the
company receives orders. During the quarter a significant amount of resources
were utilized in the research and development of the microwave technology.
Global Resource continued the development and testing of the 1 ton prototype
machine. In addition, the Company completed testing of several feedstock
samples from potential partners around the world.
On a cash flow basis, the Company's net loss was $(1.9) million, an
increase from previous loss of $(0.68) million in the year ago quarter. The
net increase in the company's cash position, factoring in cash flows from
operations, investment and financing was $5.88 million, increasing the cash
position from $1.0 million in the first quarter 2007 to $6.6 million in the
first quarter 2008.
"Increasing our cash position while expanding our infrastructure to
sufficiently support future orders has positioned us for the commercial launch
of our technology in 2008," stated CEO Frank Pringle, "We believe we have more
than the necessary capital and internal engineers to fulfill the orders our
marketing partners believe to have secured, concluding our internal expansion
with the opening of our Rockford, Illinois office. During the quarter we
received terrific feedback from our partners, including C6 Energy, as well as
newly interested potential licensing parties regarding orders to be finalized
upon our GRFR1 demonstration in the Second Quarter of 2008."
Key Shareholder Updates and Achievements
Global Resource management expanded several agreements this quarter,
including Warwick Communications and C6 Energy. Both agreements allow for an
expanded sales force for Global Resource without the requisite increase on the
operating line that would be typically associated if the Company had
internalized a sales force.
Warwick Communications has signed up at least one customer who has agreed
to a minimum purchase amount of $5 million for the initial 12 months of the
contract and for the same minimum for the next 5 calendar years. Warwick's
agreement allows for the company to expand its reach into South America, along
with the original Canadian provinces.
C6 Energy has expanded their marketing agreement to include both the
Middle East and Asia along with Europe. Management estimates that there are
approximately 30 potential customers that C6 is currently engaged in
negotiations with. C6 Energy has guaranteed 15% in licensing royalties to the
company on a throughput basis and believes they will see orders for between
12-15 machines in calendar 2008.
Global Resource is currently completing the construction and testing of
its 1-ton prototype machine and will demonstrate the machine's efficacy for
potential customers in the next 60 days. The machine is able to process 1 ton
of material per hour. We will demonstrate the prototype with the initial focus
on tire as a feedstock.
As of March 31st, the Company had approximately $1.6 million in cash and
an additional $5 million in escrow, pending the issuance of common stock.
Global Resource has since issued the additional shares, satisfying the escrow
agreement, and currently has slightly more than $6.6 million in the bank. This
alleviates the "Going Concern" in previous filings, which the auditors have
removed. The Company believes it has cash on hand for 33 months of operations
at the current burn rate and does not anticipate the need to raise additional
capital over the next 12 months.
"By expanding our marketing agreements to include future royalty payments,
Global Resource has begun to execute on its business model to maintain a
strong recurring revenue base," commented CEO Frank Pringle, "This coming
quarter's demonstration of our technology will provide further conviction for
our sales and marketing partners in executing and will help the Company
capitalize on several ongoing contract discussions."
About Global Resource Corporation
Global Resource Corp. (GBRC) is a developer of a patent-pending microwave
technology and machinery that extracts oil and petroleum products from shale
deposits, tar sands, capped oil wells, bituminous coal and processed materials
such as tires and plastics as well as dredged soil from harbors and river
bottoms. Its process produces significantly greater yields and lower costs
than are available using existing technologies. Because the process takes
place in an enclosed environment it is emission-free and an efficient and
cost-effective tool for cleaning environmental wastes and toxic materials. For
more information see: www.globalresourcecorp.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements regarding Global
Resource Corp.'s business strategies and future plans of operations. Forward-
looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. The
forward-looking statements contained in this news release speak only as of the
date hereof and Global Resource disclaims any obligation to provide public
updates, revisions or amendments to any forward-looking statements made herein
to reflect changes in Global Resource's expectations or future events.
Jeff Andrews, CFO
Global Resource Corporation
Bloomfield Business Park
408 Bloomfield Dr. Unit 3
West Berlin, NJ 08091
Main: 856-767-5661
JAndrews@GlobalResourceCorp.com
Investor Contact:
Thomas Walsh, Partner
Alliance Advisors, LLC
Tel: (212) 398-3486
twalsh@allianceadvisors.net
PR/Media Relations Contact:
Richard Stern
Stern & Co.
richstern@sternco.com
Tel: 212-888-0044