DCAP Group Reports Results for First Quarter 2008
16 Mai 2008 - 11:00PM
Business Wire
DCAP Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: DCAP), the largest chain of independent
storefront insurance agencies in the Northeast, today reported a
net loss for the first quarter of 2008 of $229,658 (or ($0.08) per
diluted share) as compared to net income of $88,794 in 2007 (or
$0.03 per diluted share). Net loss from continuing operations was
$109,548 in 2008 as compared to a net income from continuing
operations of $50,929 in 2007. Loss from discontinued operations,
net of tax, was $120,110, in 2008, as compared to a net income of
$37,865 in 2007. First Quarter commentary �The difficult market
conditions experienced during calendar years 2006 and 2007
continue, but seem to be abating,� said Barry Goldstein, DCAP�s
Chairman and CEO. �Our company-owned and franchised stores continue
to feel the commission declines caused by the rate decreases taken
in the two prior years. While it appears that the market is now
poised to increase premium rates, the timing is anything but
certain. The first signs of a turnaround in premium rates were seen
in late 2007 and early in 2008 with rate increases by both
Progressive and GEICO being approved by the NYS Insurance
Department. Although we believe that rate levels have bottomed out,
signaling an end to this �soft market,� there is no indication
whether the auto insurance specialist�s loss of market share has
stopped or will stop.� Mr. Goldstein indicated, "The process of
converting Commercial Mutual Insurance Company (�CMIC�) to a stock
company continues. CMIC has submitted its conversion plan to the
Insurance Department. The plan will be discussed at a public
hearing, the date of which has not yet been confirmed. There can be
no assurance that the conversion will be completed.� Mr. Goldstein
concluded, �Our Board and management continually address the
opportunities and challenges of the insurance marketplace, and are
actively reviewing our short-term and long-term plans with an eye
towards rationalizing our various corporate businesses." Financial
Results � � � Quarter ended March 31, 2008 2007 � Commissions and
fees 1,316,691 1,613,239 (Loss) income from continuing operations,
net of tax (109,548) 50,929 (Loss) income from discontinued
operations, net of tax (120,110) 37,865 � Net (loss) income
(229,658) 88,794 � Diluted Per Share Information: (Loss) income
from continuing operations (.04) .02 (Loss) income from
discontinued operations (.04) .01 (Loss) income per common share
(.08) .03 � Weighted Average Diluted Shares Outstanding 2,969,024
3,283,525 About DCAP Group DCAP Group, Inc. owns and operates the
largest chain of independent storefront insurance agencies in the
Northeast. Through DCAP Insurance, Barry Scott Insurance, Atlantic
Insurance Agency and Accurate Agency, DCAP Group provides
automobile insurance (and to a lesser extent, motorcycle and
homeowners), enhanced by complimentary premium financing
capabilities, to retail customers in New York and Pennsylvania.
Other products include automobile club service for roadside
emergencies and income tax preparation services. As of May 16,
2008, there were 67 owned or franchised storefront locations.
Forward Looking Statements Statements in this press release may
contain �forward-looking statements� within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements,
other than statements of historical facts, may be forward-looking
statements. These statements are based on management�s current
expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in
circumstances. These statements involve risks and uncertainties
that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
included in forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors.
More information about these factors can be found in DCAP�s latest
Annual Report filed with Securities and Exchange Commission under
Form 10-KSB. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly
update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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