Business Description

ACCESS Newswire Inc. (formerly Issuer Direct Corporation) is a communications technology company that provides public relations (PR) and investor relations (IR) solutions. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, the company offers press release distribution, media monitoring, and webcasting services to public and private companies globally. It focuses on helping corporate issuers, law firms, and investment banks connect with their audiences and manage corporate disclosures.

Financial Statements

In thousands, USD
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Total Revenues22,61923,05724,52223,514
Cost of Sales5,3055,6175,6075,684
Gross Profit17,31417,44018,91517,830
Selling, General & Administrative Expenses13,55614,08016,38212,885
Depreciation & Amortization Expenses2,6872,7082,728970
Research & Development Expenses2,6922,8212,5441,306
Other Operating Expenses25014,150
Operating Profit(1,871)(16,319)(2,739)2,669
Non-Operating Income(82)(1,026)(1,249)(11)
Total Non-Operating Income(82)(1,026)(1,249)(11)
Income Before Provision for Income Taxes(1,953)(17,345)(3,988)2,658
Provision for Income Taxes(395)(4,064)(938)724
Consolidated Net Income(1,558)(13,281)(3,441)1,934
Net Income Attributable to Discontinued Operations5,8492,4884,207
Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders4,291(10,793)7661,934
Basic EPS1.11-2.820.200.52
Diluted EPS1.11-2.820.200.52
Basic Weighted Average Shares Outstanding3,8583,8273,8023,720
Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding3,8593,8293,8163,740
Shares Outstanding3,8503,8393,8153,791
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Cash and Cash Equivalents3,0254,1035,7144,832
Total Cash and Cash Equivalents3,0254,1035,7144,832
Accounts Receivable3,8843,3513,0052,978
Other Receivables51
Total Trade Receivables3,8843,3513,0053,029
Other Current Assets1,5132,5722,5531,559
Total Current Assets8,42210,02611,5049,420
Net Property, Plant & Equipment4601,1311,5171,902
Net Intangible Assets10,30312,91029,24132,369
Goodwill19,04319,04319,04322,498
Other Long-Term Assets3,7647,5283,847136
Total Assets41,99250,63865,15266,325
Accounts Payable1,5011,4231,1801,374
Accrued Expenses1,7691,6991,8382,255
Current Portion of Long-Term Debt8704,0004,00022,000
Unearned Revenue5,2654,7434,7505,405
Other Current Liabilities133949882157
Total Current Liabilities9,53812,81412,65031,191
Long-Term Debt1,68611,93015,913
Leases3176681,0091,339
Other Long-Term Liabilities106160572
Total Long-Term Liabilities2,10912,59817,0821,911
Total Liabilities11,64725,41229,73233,102
Common Stock4444
Additional Paid-in Capital25,00524,25923,53122,147
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income(96)(178)(49)(96)
Retained Earnings5,4321,14111,93411,168
Total Common Shareholders' Equity30,34525,22635,42033,223
Total Shareholders' Equity30,34525,22635,42033,223
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity41,99250,63865,15266,325
FY 2025FY 2024FY 2023FY 2022
Net Income4,291(10,793)7661,934
Depreciation & Amortization2,9933,0952,7881,033
Share-Based Compensation Expense9097281,365763
Other Adjustments(7,104)11,475(4,068)128
Changes in Trade Receivables(1,080)(1,659)(1,150)(9)
Changes in Accounts Payable154224(60)35
Changes in Accrued Expenses(401)(389)(801)(147)
Changes in Income Taxes Payable7645
Changes in Unearned Revenue208267564
Changes in Other Operating Activities5124343,953(282)
Cash from Operating Activities5583,1603,0604,019
Capital Expenditure(20)(19)(25)(66)
Purchases of Intangible Assets(172)(597)(478)
Payments for Business Acquisitions350(17,963)
Proceeds from Business Divestments12,000
Cash from Investing Activities11,808(616)(153)(18,029)
Issuance of Long-Term Debt19,988
Repayments of Long-Term Debt(13,391)(4,000)(22,000)
Net Issuance / (Repayments) of Long-Term Debt(13,391)(4,000)(2,012)
Issuance of Common Shares1991
Repurchases of Common Shares(163)(5,000)
Net Issuance / (Repurchases) of Common Shares(163)19(4,909)
Other Financing Activities(88)
Cash from Financing Activities(13,554)(4,000)(2,081)(4,909)
Increase / (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash(1,188)(1,456)826(18,919)

Key Metrics & Ratios

MetricValue
Market Cap$36M
P/E8.38x
P/S1.58x
EV/EBITDA31.78x
Return on Equity-5.6%
Return on Invested Capital-3.8%
Current Ratio0.88x
Free Cash Flow Margin2.4%

Margins

Gross margin
76.5%
Operating margin
-8.3%
Net margin
-6.9%

Quarterly Trend

QuarterRevenueYoY growthOperating marginOperating income
Q1 2026 $5M -2.7% -13.5% $-1M
Q4 2025 $6M -0.5% -8.8% $-1M
Q3 2025 $6M +1.5% -3.2% $-0M
Q2 2025 $6M -6.6% -4.4% $-0M
Q1 2025 $5M -12.4% $-1M
Q4 2024 $6M -3.0% $-0M
Q3 2024 $6M -10.7% $-1M
Q2 2024 $6M -8.8% $-1M

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