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60% TFQ revenue increase for Q1 2019

TORONTO, May 31, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clear Blue Technologies International Inc. (Clear Blue or “the Company”) (TSXV: CBLU) (FRANKFURT: 0YA), the Smart Off-Grid™ company, today reported its financial results for the first quarter of the year ended March 31, 2019. The Company’s annual financial statements, accompanying management's discussion and analysis and related CEO and CFO certifications for the financial year ended December 31, 2018 are delayed, but it is working diligently and expeditiously with its auditors to complete these Annual Filings.

Key Financial Results (all figures in Canadian dollars)

• Revenue for the three months (Q1) ended March 31, 2019 was $340,266, an increase of 5% over Q1 2018 revenue of $324,816.
• Gross margin for the three months ended March 31, 2019 was $106,267, or 31% of revenue, up from $91,428 or 28% in Q1 2018.
• TFQ revenue for the period ended March 31, 2019 was $3,771,965, a 60% increase over revenue of $2,354,647 in the TFQ period ended March 31, 2018.
• Gross margin for TFQ ended March 31, 2019 was $930,420, or 25% of revenue, up from $105,950 or 4% of revenue for the TFQ ended March 31, 2018.

Q1 2019 Revenue and Gross Margin

Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2019 (Q1) was $340,266, an increase of 5% compared to revenue of $324,816 over the same period in 2018. TFQ revenue for the period ended March 31, 2019 was $3,771,965, a 60% increase year-over-year compared to revenue of $2,354,647 for the TFQ ended March 31, 2018.

Gross margin for the quarter was $106,267, or 31% of revenue, an increase of 3% compared to gross margin of $91,428 or 28% for the same period in 2018. Gross margin for the TFQ ended March 31, 2019 also rose to $930,420, an increase of 778% relative to $105,950 in the TFQ ended March 31, 2018.

Q1 2019 Operating Expenses and Net Loss

Operating expenses for the quarter were $1,518,242, an increase of 38% compared to operating expenses of $1,101,432 for the same period in 2018. Net loss and comprehensive loss for the quarter was $1,467,859 compared to a net loss of $1,058,440 for Q1 2018.

“While the first quarter of the year for us is typically quieter, it was a solid start to 2019, and we’re confident we’ll see continued revenue growth as many of our strategic initiatives, projects and partnerships reach fruition,” said Miriam Tuerk, CEO and Co-Founder, Clear Blue. “At the same time, we remain focused on growing our margins and reducing the Company’s net loss.”

Clear Blue has a first-mover advantage, patented technology, and proven performance of its smart off-grid products and services in 35 countries worldwide. In the near term, the Company is focused on attaining positive cash flows and profitability. The growing demand for solar off-grid street lighting and wirelessly powered Internet infrastructure creates an opportune market environment to drive its next stage of growth.

In line with this, Clear Blue expects to see continued robust revenue growth in 2019 as it expands exclusive partnerships in the telecommunications sector, and builds on its entry into South American markets. The Company also expanded its sales teams in Q3 2018, and expects to see greater sales in the lighting and IoT sectors as a result.

On a historical basis, in 2018, the Company’s Q3 and Q4 revenue accounted for 46% of total revenue for the TFQ ended December 31, 2018, due to very strong sales in the second quarter from a number of large orders. By comparison, the Company expects revenue distribution in 2019 to be more in line with 2017 and 2016, when the second-half of the year accounted for 86% and 83% of total revenue accordingly.

Quarterly revenue varies due to differences in the size and timing of new contracts and market expansion rates. The Company’s long-term strategy is to mitigate revenue variability through continued diversification of its revenue stream, including an increase in its recurring revenue from subscription services. Clear Blue has already undertaken a number of steps toward achieving this, including the launch of its Energy-as-a-Service product in Q2 2019.

Rescheduling of Conference Call

The Conference call to discuss Clear Blue’s latest financial results, which was due to take place at 11:00 AM Eastern Time (Canada/U.S.) on Friday, 31st May 2019, will be rescheduled. We will issue notification of the new conference call time when it’s determined.  

About Clear Blue Technologies International

Clear Blue Technologies International, the Smart Off-Grid™ company, was founded on a vision of delivering clean, managed, “wireless power” to meet the global need for reliable, low-cost, solar and hybrid power for lighting, telecom, security, Internet of Things devices, and other mission-critical systems. Today, Clear Blue has thousands of systems under management across 35 countries, including the U.S. and Canada. Clear Blue is publicly traded on the Toronto Venture Exchange under the symbol CBLU.

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