3Pea International Reports Record Second Quarter and Six Month 2012 Results

3Pea International Reports Record Revenues, Operating Income and Net Income of $.04 Per Share.

HENDERSON, Nev.--()--3Pea International Inc., (OTCBB: TPNL), a payment solutions company, today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2012.

Second Quarter 2012 Highlights

  • Revenues increased 383% to $2,549,003 for the second quarter of 2012 up from $665,033 for the second quarter of 2011.
  • Operating income increased 477% to $360,468 for the second quarter of 2012, up from $75,513 for the second quarter of 2011.
  • Net Income increased to $1,480,820 or .04 per basic and diluted share, up from $59,656 or .00 per share in the second quarter of 2011

Results of Operations

Three Months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011

Revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2012 were $2,549,003, an increase of $1,883,970 compared to the same period in the prior year, when revenues were $665,033. The increase in revenue is due to increased processing and the launch of eight new plasma donation centers utilizing a new incentive rewards programs during the second quarter which we believe will contribute to an increase in overall revenues for 2012. Our pharmaceutical marketing cards continue to make up a majority of our revenues and will continue to do so for the next 24 months. Over the longer term, we expect our revenues to trend upward as the economy improves and as we roll out additional debit card products utilizing our processing platform.

Gross profit for the three months ended June 30, 2012 was $515,739, an increase of $282,880 compared to the same period in the prior year, when gross profit was $232,859. Our overall gross profit percentage approximated 20% and 35% during the fiscal years 2012 and 2011 which is consistent with our overall expectations.

In the three months ended June 30, 2012, we recorded operating income of $360,468, as compared to operating income of $75,513 in the same period in the prior year, an improvement of $284,955.

Other income (expense) for the three months ended June 30, 2012 was $1,120,349, an increase in net other income (expense) of $1,136,206 compared to the same period in the prior year when other income (expense) was ($15,857). The overall increase in net other income (expense) in 2012 is primarily due to a gain on debt extinguishment totaling $1,136,055 arising from the conversion of two outstanding promissory notes totaling $1,667,750 in exchange for a total of 3,335,500 shares of common stock and warrants for 3,335,500 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $0.50.

Our net income for the three months ended June 30, 2012 was $1,480,820, an increase of $1,421,164 compared to the same period in the prior year, when we recorded net income of $59,656. The increase in our net income is attributable to the aforementioned factors.

Six Months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011

Revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2012 were $4,033,595, an increase of $2,430,994 compared to the same period in the prior year, when revenues were $1,602,601. The increase in revenue is due to increased processing and the launch of sixteen new plasma donation centers utilizing a new incentive rewards programs during the first six months of 2012 which we believe will contribute to an increase in overall revenues for 2012. Our pharmaceutical marketing cards continue to make up a majority of our revenues and will continue to do so for the next 24 months. Over the longer term, we expect our revenues to trend upward as the economy improves and as we roll out additional debit card products utilizing our processing platform.

Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2012 was $778,526, an increase of $359,085 compared to the same period in the prior year, when gross profit was $419,441. Our overall gross profit percentage approximated 19% and 26% during the fiscal years 2012 and 2011 which is consistent with our overall expectations.

In the six months ended June 30, 2012, we recorded operating income of $452,556, as compared to operating income of $97,656 in the same period in the prior year, an improvement of $354,900.

Other income (expense) for the six months ended June 30, 2012 was $1,104,596, an increase in net other income (expense) of $1,136,136 compared to the same period in the prior year when other income (expense) was ($31,540). The overall increase in net other income (expense) in 2012 is primarily due to a gain on debt extinguishment totaling $1,136,055 arising from the conversion of two outstanding promissory notes totaling $1,667,750 in exchange for a total of 3,335,500 shares of common stock and warrants for 3,335,500 shares of common stock with an exercise price of $0.50.

Our net income for the six months ended June 30, 2012 was $1,557,152, an increase of $1,491,036 compared to the same period in the prior year, when we recorded net income of $66,116. The increase in our net income is attributable to the aforementioned factors.

According to the Company's Chief Financial Officer, Arthur de Joya, "We are very pleased with our results and look forward to the remaining six months in 2012. Under the leadership and vision of our Chief Executive Officer, Mark Newcomer, we will continue to develop and seek out new card programs and to create customizable payment solutions to take advantage of our proprietary processing platform."

3PEA INTERNATIONAL, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET

JUNE 30, 2012 AND DECEMBER 31, 2011

(UNAUDITED)

 
          June 30, 2012       December 31, 2011
ASSETS
 
Current assets
Cash $ 117,621 $ 63,826
Cash Restricted 5,450,084 5,514,661
Accounts Receivable 2,107,178 1,250,320
Prepaid Expenses -- 3,970
Other receivables   4,125     --  
Total current assets 7,679,008 6,832,777
 
Fixed assets, net 86,737 88,720
 
Intangible and other assets
Deposits 3,551 3,551
Intangible assets, net   249,992     171,775  
 
Total assets $ 8,019,288   $ 7,096,823  
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
 
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 2,578,742 $ 2,001,047
Customer card funding 5,450,084 5,514,661
Notes payable- related parties 538,000 538,000
Convertible note payable 10,000 10,000
Notes payable   264,400     1,943,900  
Total current liabilities 8,841,226 10,007,608
 
Long-term liabilities
Notes payable, non-current portion   -     -  
Total long Term liabilities   --     --  
 
Total liabilities 8,841,226 10,007,608
Stockholders' deficit
Common stock; $0.001 par value; 150,000,000 shares authorized,38,585,891 and 35,250,391 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively 38,586 35,250
Additional paid-in capital 5,504,045 4,975,686
Treasury stock at cost, 303,450 shares (150,000 ) (150,000 )
Accumulated deficit   (6,271,944 )   (7,829,104 )
Total 3Pea International, Inc.'s stockholders' deficit (879,313 ) (2,968,168 )
Noncontrolling interest   57,375     57,383  
Total stockholders' deficit   (821,938 )   (2,910,785 )
 
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit $ 8,019,288   $ 7,096,823  
 

3PEA INTERNATIONAL, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2012 AND 2011

(UNAUDITED)

 
          For the three months ended June 30,
  2012           2011  
 
Revenues $ 2,549,003 $ 665,033
 
Cost of revenues   2,033,264     432,174  
 
Gross profit   515,739     232,859  
 
Operating expenses
Depreciation and amortization 11,276 12,856
Selling, general and administrative   143,995     144,490  
 
Total operating expenses   155,271     157,346  
 
Income from operations   360,468     75,513  
 
Other income (expense)
Interest expense (15,706 ) (15,857 )
Gain on debt extinguishment   1,136,055     --  
Total other income (expense)   1,120,349     (15,857 )
 
Income before provision for income taxes and noncontrolling interest 1,480,817 59,656
 
Provision for income taxes   --     --  
 
Net income before noncontrolling interest 1,480,817 59,656
 
Net income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest   (3 )   14  
 
Net income attributable to 3Pea International, Inc. $ 1,480,820   $ 59,642  
 
Net income per common share - basic $ 0.04   $ 0.00  
Net income per common share - fully diluted $ 0.04   $ 0.00  
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic   36,789,853     35,248,641  
Weighted average common shares outstanding - fully diluted   38,329,314     35,248,641  
 

3PEA INTERNATIONAL, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2012 AND 2011

(UNAUDITED)

 
        For the six months ended June 30,
  2012           2011  
 
Revenues $ 4,033,595 $ 1,602,601
 
Cost of revenues   3,255,069     1,183,160  
 
Gross profit   778,526     419,441  
 
Operating expenses
Depreciation and amortization 28,874 23,523
Selling, general and administrative   297,096     298,262  
 
Total operating expenses   325,970     321,785  
 
Income from operations   452,556     97,656  
 
Other income (expense)
Interest expense (31,459 ) (31,540 )
Gain on debt extinguishment   1,136,055     --  
Total other income (expense)   1,104,596     (31,540 )
 
Income before provision for income taxes and noncontrolling interest 1,557,152 66,116
 
Provision for income taxes   --     --  
 
Net income before noncontrolling interest 1,557,152 66,116
 
Net income (loss) attributable to the noncontrolling interest   (8 )   99  
 
Net income attributable to 3Pea International, Inc. $ 1,557,160   $ 66,017  
 
Net income per common share - basic $ 0.04   $ 0.00  
Net income per common share - fully diluted $ 0.04   $ 0.00  
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic   36,038,449     35,247,887  
Weighted average common shares outstanding - fully diluted   36,826,506     35,247,887  
 

About 3PEA International, Inc.

3PEA International, Inc. is a payment solutions company which currently focuses on providing prepaid debit program management and processing services. 3PEA provides a card processing platform consisting of proprietary systems and innovative software applications. 3PEA develops prepaid card programs for healthcare reimbursement payments, pharmaceutical assistance, corporate and incentive rewards, general purpose re-loadable cards, travel cards, and expense reimbursement cards. 3PEA cards are offered to end users through our relationships with bank issuers.

Forward-Looking Statements:

Certain statements in this news release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and are subject to the safe harbor created by those rules. All statements, other than statements of fact, included in this release, including, without limitation, statements regarding potential future plans and objectives of the companies, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. There is no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially. 3Pea undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any statements in this release, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Contacts

3Pea International, Inc.
Brian Polan, 702-749-7234
Investor Relations
investor@3pea.com

Release Summary

3pea record earnings, TPNL earnings release,

Contacts

3Pea International, Inc.
Brian Polan, 702-749-7234
Investor Relations
investor@3pea.com