Press Release Source: United Protection Security Group Inc.
United reports record sales
Tuesday August 28, 6:00 am ET
For the three and six month period ended June 30, 2007
EDMONTON, Aug. 28 /CNW/ - S. Jorstad, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of United Protection Security Group Inc. (UPSG) or the "Company", a Canadian based company, trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange - Venture, under the symbol (TSX-V: UZZ - News), and quoted on the OTC Pinksheets under the symbol UZZFF is pleased to announce its second quarter results for the period ended June 30, 2007.
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The Company realized its highest ever quarterly revenue of $5,322,985 compared to revenue of $3,640,382 for the same period in 2006 representing a 46.22% increase. The Company also realized record revenue of $10,204,156 for the six month period ended June 30, 2007 compared to revenue of $7,182,653 for the same period in 2006, an increase of $3,021,503 or 42.07%. The strong increase in revenues is the result of aggressive marketing in the organic growth sector supported by innovative labour supply and training initiatives, improved retention, and acquisitions completed in the last quarter of 2006 and the first quarter of 2007.
The Company realized EBITDA of $308,803 or 5.8% while realizing net income of $202,308 for its second quarter ended June 30, 2007. EBITDA for the six month period ended June 30, 2007 totaled $446,030 compared to EBITDA for the same period in 2006 of $45,336 representing an increase of $400,694 or 833.83%. Net income for the six month period ended June 30, 2007 totaled $255,557 or 2.5%.
United Protection Security Group Inc. is fully committed to its strategy of acquiring profitable businesses and achieving organic growth through continuous investment in management. Management's focus is to continue working towards its organic budget objective of $22,729,800 for the 2007 fiscal year and continued acquisition investments.
EBITDA (equal sign) earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
About United Protection Security Group Inc.
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United Protection Security Group Inc. is an established security protection company; focused on high impact, high visibility, and high risk security situations, coupled with one of the broadest ranges of traditional private security services in the industry.
Delivering 21st Century Solutions to centuries old problems through a network of 'Elite Private Protection Professionals'. Pro - Active and Progressive Management has moved the company into the ranks of one of, the most dynamic security companies in Western Canada. With a strong foundation and a dedicated professional management team, we are moving forward into the next level in our development strategy.
United Protection Security Group Inc. is committed to providing its clients with a "superior quality service" at a competitive price. It is further committed to providing its employees and associates with the assistance, support, and opportunity to maximize their individual potential for excellence, peak performance and personal growth. It is the Company's policy and highest priority to protect the health and welfare of all its clients and employees and their respective property.
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Dated: August 28, 2007
On behalf of the Board of Directors
(signed)
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Sig Jorstad
President
United Protection Security Group Inc.
For further information
For further investor and media relations inquiries contact: Media and Investor Relations, (780) 465-8108, (780) 993-1703, Toll Free (877) 465-1708, iruzz@unitedprotection.com
