CIBL, Inc. Reports (Unaudited) Third Quarter Operating Results

CIBL, Inc. (“CIBL” or the “Company”; OTC Pink ®: CIBY) announces unaudited results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024, of its operations which consist of Bretton Woods Telephone Company and World Surfer, Inc. providers of broadband and communication services in Northern New Hampshire (“New Hampshire Operations”).

For the three months ended September 30, 2024, the New Hampshire operations increased revenues 10.3% to $524,000 from the $475,000 for the previous year’s third quarter, while EBITDA, before corporate expenses, was up 37.6% to $150,000 as compared to $109,000 in 2023.

Balance Sheet Highlights

Cash and Liquid Investments

September 30,

2024

December 31,

2023

September 30,

2023

Cash and cash equivalents

$1,298

$1,252

$1,798

Investments in US Treasury Bills

18,691

19,046

18,378

Investment in available for sale equity securities

276

551

667

Investment in equity method limited partnership

1,721

1,878

1,849

Total cash and liquid investments

$21,986

$22,727

$22,692

Shares Outstanding

12,753

12,668

12,704

Per share value

$1,724

$1,794

$1,786

Other Highlights

On September 25, 2024, the Company announced, that it closed on its acquisition of 20% of Brick Skirt Holdings, Inc. (“Brick Skirt”), from LICT Corporation (“LICT”). CIBL acquired this interest through the issuance of 750 of its common shares. Brick Skirt, through subsidiaries, provides broadband and communication services to sections in western New York state.

Capital expenditures were $247,000 and $5,000 for the three months ending September 30, 2024, and 2023, respectively. Year to date capital expenditures were $411,000 and $69,000 for the periods ending in 2024 and 2023, respectively.

During 2024, the Company acquired 365 of its shares at an average price of $1,815 per share. Allowing for the shares issued to LICT, CIBL has 12,753 shares outstanding. Since its spin-off from LICT Corporation in 2007, CIBL has repurchased 14,113 of its shares for $19.7 million, or an average price of $1,396 per share.

CIBL’s Board of Directors continues to evaluate a broad range of strategic alternatives for the Company in order to create shareholder value.

To the extent this release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, it should be recognized that such information is based upon assumptions, projections and forecasts, including without limitation business conditions and financial markets, and the cautionary statements set forth in documents filed by CIBL on its website, www.ciblinc.com. Thus, such information is subject to uncertainties, risks and inaccuracies, which could be material, and there can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate.

CIBL is a holding company with interests in broadband operations. CIBL is listed on OTC Pink® under the symbol CIBY and information can be obtained on our website: www.ciblinc.com.

CIBL, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)

(In Thousands, Except Common Share and Earnings per Share Data)

 Attachment A
 

Three Months Ended

September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

$

524

 

$

475

 

 

$

1,500

 

 

$

1,428

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs and Expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating costs, excluding depreciation

 

316

 

 

 

297

 

 

 

883

 

 

 

864

 

General and administrative costs of operations

 

58

 

 

 

69

 

 

 

 

 

175

 

 

 

 

 

 

196

 

 

Corporate office expenses

 

223

 

 

242

 

 

 

747

 

 

 

802

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

35

 

 

 

31

 

 

 

100

 

 

 

93

 

Total Operating expenses

 

632

 

 

639

 

 

 

1,905

 

 

 

1,955

 

Operating loss

 

(108

)

 

(164

)

 

 

(405

)

 

 

(527

)

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investment income

 

271

 

 

255

 

 

 

792

 

 

 

721

 

Equity in income (loss) of limited partnership investment

 

135

 

 

157

 

 

 

 

 

(147

 

)

 

 

 

 

106

 

 

Unrealized and realized losses on available for sale equity securities

 

(2

)

 

 

(36

)

 

 

 

 

(115

 

)

 

 

 

 

(76

 

)

Total Other income

 

404

 

 

376

 

 

 

530

 

 

 

751

 

Income before income taxes

 

296

 

 

212

 

 

 

 

 

125

 

 

 

 

 

 

224

 

 

Income tax (expense)

 

(79

)

 

(50

)

 

 

(33

)

 

 

(53

)

Net income

$

217

 

 

$

162

 

 

$

92

 

 

$

171

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding

 

12,506

 

 

12,424

 

 

 

12,538

 

 

 

12,484

 

Actual shares outstanding

 

12,753

 

 

12,704

 

 

 

12,753

 

 

 

12,704

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings Per Share

Net income from continuing operations per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income per share

$

17.35

 

$

13.04

 

 

$

7.34

 

 

$

13.70

 

 
 

CIBL, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

(In Thousands, Except Common Share Data)

Attachment B
 

September 30, 2024

December 31, 2023

(Audited)

 

September 30, 2023

Assets

 

 

 

Current Assets

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

1,298

 

 

$

1,252

 

 

$

1,798

 

Investments in United States Treasury Bills

 

18,691

 

 

 

19,046

 

 

 

18,378

 

Investment in available for sale equity securities

 

276

 

 

 

551

 

 

 

667

 

Investment in equity method limited partnership

 

1,721

 

 

 

1,878

 

 

 

1,849

 

Accounts receivable

 

228

 

 

 

228

 

 

 

189

 

Prepaid expenses

 

34

 

 

 

160

 

 

 

39

 

Materials and supplies

 

59

 

 

 

59

 

 

 

59

 

Income taxes receivable

 

21

 

 

 

45

 

 

 

88

 

Total Current Assets

 

22,328

 

 

 

23,219

 

 

 

23,067

 

 

 

 

 

 

Telecommunications, property, plant and equipment, net

 

986

 

 

 

646

 

 

 

661

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwill

 

337

 

 

 

337

 

 

 

337

 

Other intangibles, net

 

33

 

 

 

41

 

 

 

44

 

Other affiliated investments

 

1,609

 

 

 

700

 

 

 

700

 

Deferred income taxes

 

15

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

--

 

Other assets

 

71

 

 

 

71

 

 

 

85

 

Total Assets

$

25,379

 

 

$

25,014

 

 

$

24,894

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Equity

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

Trade accounts payable and accrued expenses

$

152

 

 

$

76

 

 

$

78

 

Accrued liabilities

 

367

 

 

 

371

 

 

 

304

 

Total Current Liabilities

 

519

 

 

 

447

 

 

 

382

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred income taxes

 

-

 

 

 

37

 

 

 

22

 

Other liabilities

 

59

 

 

 

59

 

 

 

70

 

Total Liabilities

 

578

 

 

 

543

 

 

 

474

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, par value $.01, 30,000 shares authorized; 26,865, 26,415 and 26,415 issued; and 12,753; 12,668; and 12,704 outstanding

 

--

 

 

 

--

 

 

 

--

 

Contributed capital

 

7,112

 

 

 

6,212

 

 

 

6,212

 

Retained earnings

 

37,365

 

 

 

37,273

 

 

 

37,157

 

Treasury stock, 14,113; 13,748; and 13,712 shares at cost

 

(19,676

)

 

 

(19,014

)

 

 

(18,949

)

Total Equity

 

24,801

 

 

 

24,471

 

 

 

24,420

 

Total Liabilities and Equity

$

25,379

 

 

$

25,014

 

 

$

24,894

 

 

Contacts

Kenneth D. Masiello

Chief Financial Officer

(775) 664-3700

Data & News supplied by www.cloudquote.io
Stock quotes supplied by Barchart
Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes.
By accessing this page, you agree to the following
Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.