HSW International, Inc. (Nasdaq:HSWI), a developer and operator of
Internet businesses focused on providing locally relevant, high
quality information, and a provider of web platform services that
support traditional web publishing combined with social media,
released 2009 year-end results today.
HSW International reported revenues of $2.3 million for 2009, an
increase of $1.8 million, or 395%, compared with 2008. Net loss was
$11.9 million, a decrease of $10.1 million, or 46%, from 2008.
For the fourth quarter of 2009, HSW International reported
revenues of $2.0 million, an increase of $1.8 million, or 1,063%
compared with the fourth quarter of 2008. Fourth-quarter net loss
was $2.5 million, a $6.3 million, or 71%, decrease from the fourth
quarter of 2008.
"We are pleased to report significant progress in revenues and
reductions of losses for 2009," said Gregory Swayne, HSW
International's Chief Executive Officer. "Traffic and usage for our
international websites has continued to show strong
month-over-month growth, and we have seen meaningful results in our
Web Platform Services segment from our relationship with Sharecare,
and expect continued revenue growth from this segment of our
business as we seek to expand our platform services to additional
customers in 2010."
Sharecare Inc., created by Jeff Arnold, founder of WebMD
(Nasdaq:WBMD), and Dr. Mehmet Oz, a leading cardiac surgeon and
host of "The Dr. Oz Show," in partnership with Harpo Productions,
HSW International, Sony Pictures Television, and Discovery
Communications, is a highly searchable social Q&A healthcare
platform organizing and answering the questions of health. HSW
International is a founding partner in Sharecare and owns
approximately 18% of the company. The decrease in net loss
primarily resulted from an increase in revenues and the Company's
ongoing efforts to reduce operating expenses.
HSW International's Digital Online Publishing segment achieved a
significant increase in page views in 2009 of its international
websites by 312% in China and 29% in Brazil over 2008, though it
continues to see weak demand for the sale of advertising in part
due to the global recession and lack of developed online
advertising markets in those territories.
Statistical Highlights:
FOURTH QUARTER 2009 VS. FOURTH QUARTER 2008
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(ENDING DECEMBER 31)
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(Thousands of dollars)
2009 2008 CHANGE
Revenues $ 1,954 $ 168 1,063%
Net Loss $ 2,536 $ 8,791 (71)%
Total Assets $ 15,900 $ 26,310 (40)%
FULL YEAR 2009 VS. FULL YEAR 2008
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(ENDING DECEMBER 31)
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(Millions of dollars)
2009 2008 CHANGE
Revenues $ 2,260 $ 457 395%
Net Loss $ 11,881 $ 21,938 (46)%
Total Assets $ 15,900 $ 26,310 (40)%
About HSW International, Inc.
HSW International, Inc. (Nasdaq:HSWI) develops and operates
Internet businesses focused on providing consumers with locally
relevant, high quality information, and provides web platform
services that support traditional web publishing combined with
social media. The Company's leading brands BoWenWang
(bowenwang.com.cn) and ComoTudoFunciona (hsw.com.br) provide
readers in China and Brazil with thousands of articles about how
the world around them works, serving as destinations for credible,
easy-to-understand reference information. HSW International is the
exclusive licensee in China and Brazil for the publication of
translated content from HowStuffWorks.com, a subsidiary of
Discovery Communications. HSW International is also a co-founder
and developer of Sharecare, a highly searchable social Q&A
healthcare platform organizing and answering the questions of
health. The Company is headquartered in Atlanta and incorporated in
Delaware.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements," as
defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1993, as amended,
and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
Forward-looking statements may be in the future tense, and often
include words such as "anticipate", "expect", "project", "believe",
"plan", "estimate", "intend", "will" and "may". These statements
are based on current expectations, but are subject to certain risks
and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are
beyond the control of HSW International. Relevant risks and
uncertainties include those referenced in HSW International's
filings with the SEC, and include but are not limited to: our
losses and potential need to raise capital; successfully developing
and launching the Sharecare platform; reliance on third parties
such as Sharecare and its other founders and contributors;
restrictions on intellectual property under agreements with
Sharecare and third parties; challenges inherent in developing an
online business; reliance on key personnel; risks of business in
foreign countries, notably China and Brazil, including obtaining
regulatory approvals and adjusting to changing political and
economic policies; governmental laws and regulations, including
unclear and changing laws and regulations related to the internet
sector in foreign countries, especially China; general industry
conditions and competition; and general economic conditions, such
as advertising rate, interest rate and currency exchange rate
fluctuations. These risks and uncertainties could cause actual
results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by
the forward-looking statements, and therefore should be carefully
considered. HSW International assumes no obligation to update any
forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future
events or developments, except as required by law.
CONTACT: HSW International
Investor Relations
+1 (404) 926-0660
ir@hswint.com
Kreab Gavin Anderson
Adam Davis
+1 (212) 515-1911
adavis@kreabgavinanderson.com
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