COTS Reports March 31, 2012 Financial Results


CALGARY, ALBERTA--(Marketwire - May 30, 2012) - Cdn Oilfield Technologies & Solutions Corp (TSX VENTURE:OTS) (COTS) today reported the results of its first quarter ended March 31 2012.

The company reported 3 months sales to March 31, 2012 of $7,106,178 up from $1,243,380 for the same 3 months period in 2011. Net profit from Operations was $505,525 up from a loss of $455,576 in 2011. Funds flow from operations totaled $560,894.

For the three months ended March 31, 2012, COTS:

  • The corporation showed positive sales growth in Mexico. Both pipe and third party projects have contributed immensely to the growth in the Mexican market. Approximately 50% of the Terra 114 project was completed to March 31, 2012 with 90% complete at today's date. It is anticipated that the expanded project will be completed by June 15, 2012
  • Starting in May 2011 with the delivery of its first flexible pipe project, the Corporation completed a total of 33.7 Km of deliveries to March 31, 2012. The first quarter resulted in 6.6 Km of deliveries with an additional 8.8 Km being delivered in late May.
  • CBM showed a drop in sales in the pump business, primarily attributable to low gas prices. Alternative market opportunities are being addressed by management in regards to an ongoing restructuring of the business including product supply and sales and marketing initiatives.
  • Completed the placement in Quarter 1, 2012 of $2,000,000 of 12% Debentures and on April 23, 2012, completed the close of an additional $511,000 of 12% debentures totaling $2,511,000. In addition a short term loan for $700,000 was attained to assist in the expanded scope and size for the Terra 114 Construction project. The short term loan is scheduled to be repaid by June 15, 2012.
  • Continued to assess opportunities for expanded business in the US and Mexico.

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Contact Information:

Cdn Oilfield Technologies & Solutions Corp.
Phil D'Angelo
President
(403) 543-0060
(403) 543-0069 (FAX)
phil@cotsoilfield.com
www.cotsoilfield.com