Orbite Technologies Inc (EORBF)

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$EORBF - Orbite Announces Third Quarter 2013 Results

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/orbite-announces-third-quarter-2013-011200454.html

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Orbite Aluminae Inc. (ORT.TO)(EORBF) ("Orbite", or the "Corporation") announced today the filing of its unaudited Condensed Consolidated Interim Financial Statements for the quarter and the nine month period ended September 30, 2013. The Corporation reported a loss of $2.1 million ($0.01 per share) for the third quarter of 2013, representing a decrease in loss of $1.9 million, or 47%, compared to the same quarter in 2012. All dollar amounts are in Canadian dollars unless stated otherwise.

Third and Post Quarter Highlights:

Implemented cost reduction measures during the third quarter ended September 30, 2013, leading to a decrease in loss before net finance income and income and mining taxes of $2.8 million (56%) compared to the previous quarter in 2013.

Increased the efficiency of its management team by abolishing three vice president positions. Mr. Denis Arguin was promoted to Vice President, Engineering and Operations and Mr. Yves Noel was named Vice President, Business Development.

Provided updated construction timeline, development plan and budget for its High Purity Alumina (HPA) Plant.

Announced filing of $10 to $16 million preliminary prospectus and binding commitment for up to $40 million in additional funding.

Closed the settlement agreement resolving the billing dispute with two principal suppliers.

Cash and Short-Term Investments of $4.4 million

Positive Working Capital of $3.8 million

Non-current Investment tax credits receivable of $25.0 million

Property, Plant and Equipment of $62.6 million

Net loss and Comprehensive loss of $2.1 million or $0.01 per share

Cash flows used in operating activities of $2.6 million

Cash flows used for investing activities of $1.8 million

"During the third quarter we continued to remain focussed on building a new and more efficient Orbite. Our cost reduction measures have led to a 56% decrease in our burn rate compared to the previous quarter," said Glenn Kelly, Orbite's Chief Operating Officer. "In addition, the restructuring and streamlining of our management team has led to an organization better suited to our business plan and delivering on our priorities. We also recently announced the filing of a $10 to $16 million preliminary prospectus and a binding commitment for an additional $40 million in funding, via private placement, with a US based institutional investor. Accordingly, upon completion of our contemplated financings, we will be well positioned to execute on our short and near term business priorities, which are the finalization of our HPA facility and the development of our Red Mud Remediation project with our partner Veolia."" ...