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Wayne, PA (PRWEB) May 07, 2015

ICTV Brands, Inc. (OTCQX: ICTV), (CSE: ITV), a direct response marketing and branding company focused on the health, wellness and beauty sector, today reported financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2015.

First Quarter 2015 Highlights:

Launched media campaigns for five new products, resulting in incremental revenue of $ 232,000.
Sellout on The Shopping Channel Canada as DermaWand returns to live televised home shopping for the first time in 2 years.
$ 1.8 million in International third party distributor sales, an increase of $ 846,000 year over year.
Adjusted EBIDTA loss of $ 94,000, including up front expenditures for five new campaign launches.
Current working capital of $ 1.9 million.

Richard Ransom, President, stated, “I am happy with the progress we have continued to make throughout the first quarter in developing five new brands, while continuing to open new channels of distribution for our flagship product, DermaWand. Each day hundreds of new customers enter the ICTV Brands family and it is very exciting for our team to have a vast portfolio of products to offer them. As the year progresses, I am confident the investment made in these brands will yield a great return to our shareholders.”

Financial Results:

During the first quarter of 2015, we allocated considerable resources to our portfolio of brands still in a rollout phase, and as a result, we made a strategic decision to reduce the amount of airings of our DermaWand infomercial. Media expenditures were approximately $ 3.2 million and $ 3.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Accordingly, our net sales decreased to approximately $ 8.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015, from approximately $ 9.8 million recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2014. Further, due to the reduced media spend, sales related to the DermaVital skin care line during the three months ended March 31, 2015 were approximately $ 822,000 compared to $ 1.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2014.

The Company resumed airings on live televised home shopping in the first quarter of 2015 which resulted in an increase of $ 49,000 to the revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2015, compared to no live televised home shopping sales in the prior year. The Company expects to continue airings on live televised home shopping throughout the remainder of 2015. Additionally, international third party distributor sales were approximately $ 1.8 million during the three months ended March 31, 2015, as compared to approximately $ 956,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2014.

Gross profit percentage was approximately 70% for the three months ended March 31, 2015, compared to approximately 74% during the three months in 2014. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 we generated approximately $ 6.2 million in gross profit, compared to approximately $ 7.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014. The decrease in gross profit percentage is a result of a higher percentage of international sales compared to DRTV sales, due to international sales having a lower gross profit.

Total operating expenses decreased to approximately $ 6.5 million from approximately $ 7.7 million as a result of the decrease in media spend and volume. Despite the volume related decreases, the Company had a number of significant one time expenditures in Q1, specifically approximately $ 84,000 in print media costs related to the Company’s retail strategy for DermaWand as well as approximately $ 50,000 in radio media expenses for CoralActives. Furthermore, the Company had a number of expenditures for products in the early stages of their life cycle as the Company tested new creative and media outlets. For products with continuity programs, a significant portion of its profits are during the second continuity sale after the initial customer acquisition. The Company’s new products, including CoralActives, Derma Brilliance, elastin-rp, Juvion, and Good Planet Super Solution, contributed net revenue of approximately $ 223,000, gross profit of approximately $ 145,000 and total operating expenses of approximately $ 415,000.

The Company generated a net loss of approximately $ 270,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015, compared with a net loss of approximately $ 515,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2014. Net loss per share was approximately ($ 0.01) compared to net loss per share of approximately ($ 0.02). Included in the net loss is non-cash share based compensation of approximately $ 162,000 and the investment mentioned above in our new products. Adjusted EBITDA loss was approximately $ 94,000 compared to adjusted EBITDA loss of approximately $ 304,000 in the prior year quarter.

Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2015

As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had $ 1.1 million in cash and cash equivalents and working capital of $ 1.9 million, which demonstrates our strong liquidity and continued investment in the growth of ICTV. Additionally, the Company had no debt obligations at both March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014.

Conference Call

ICTV will hold a conference call to discuss the Company’s first quarter 2015 results and answer questions today, May 7, 2015, beginning at 4:30pm EDT. The call will be open to the public and will have a corporate update presented by ICTV’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Kelvin Claney, President, Richard Ransom and Chief Financial Officer, Ryan LeBon, followed by a question and answer period.

The live conference call can be accessed by dialing (866) 952-1906 or (785) 424-1825. Participants should ask for the ICTV Brands Earnings Conference Call. Participants are recommended to dial-in approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the event. A replay of the call will be available approximately two hours after completion through May 21, 2015. To listen to the replay, dial (800) 753-5575 (domestic) or (402) 220-0683 (international). The conference call transcript will be posted to the Company’s corporate website (http://www.ictvbrands.com) for those who are unable to attend the live call.

ICTV Brands, Inc.

ICTV Brands, Inc. sells various health, wellness and beauty products through a multi-channel distribution strategy. ICTV utilizes a distinctive marketing strategy and multi-channel distribution model to develop, market and sell products through direct response television (DRTV), Internet/digital, e-commerce, live television shopping and retail. Its products are primarily sold in the U.S. and available in over 60 countries. Its products include DermaWand, a skin care device that reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and helps improves skin tone and texture; DermaVital, a professional quality skin care range that effects superior hydration; Jidue, a facial massager which helps alleviate stress; Derma Brilliance, a cosmetic skin resurfacing system; and CoralActives, a line of acne treatment and skin cleansing products. ICTV Brands, Inc. was founded in 2002 and headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania.

Non-GAAP Financial Information

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as income from continuing operations before depreciation, amortization, interest expense, interest income, and stock-based compensation. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to replace operating income, net income, cash flow or other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Rather, Adjusted EBITDA is an important measure used by management to assess the operating performance of the Company. Adjusted EBITDA as defined here may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies due to differences in accounting policies.

Forward-Looking Statements

Forward-Looking Statements. This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) (which Sections were adopted as part of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). Statements preceded by, followed by or that otherwise include the words “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “prospects,” “outlook,” and similar words or expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “should,” “would,” “may,” and “could” are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the Company’s actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any anticipated results, performance or achievements. The Company disclaims any intention to, and undertakes no obligation to, revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, a future event, or otherwise. For additional risks and uncertainties that could impact the Company’s forward-looking statements, please see the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, including but not limited to the discussion under “Risk Factors” therein, which the Company has filed with the SEC and which may be viewed at http://www.sec.gov.

Contact Information

Rich Ransom

ransom(at)ictvbrands(dot)com

484-598-2313

Ryan LeBon

lebon(at)ictvbrands(dot)com

484-598-2300, x318

San Jose, California (PRWEB) March 04, 2015

Follow us on LinkedIn – Cosmetics, defined as chemical preparations for enhancing the appearance of the skin and body, are witnessing healthy growth worldwide. Manufactured using a wide variety of therapeutic agents to achieve the desired product properties and outcome, cosmetics are important lifestyle products in a society obsessed with physical beauty, youth, and achievement. Demand for cosmetic chemicals is largely reliant on the production and sales of cosmetics. Growth in the market is driven by increased consumer spending on cosmetics and toiletries and rapidly aging population with a strong emphasis on appearance maintenance. Especially poised to grow in demand are active chemical ingredients that slow down the aging process. Cosmetic products for male grooming, skin whitening, facial care and sun care are also recording strong growth, globally.

Also driving growth in the market is the rising demand for natural and organic cosmetics, which despite their higher cost compared to synthetic materials, are finding favor among health and environment conscious consumers. Future growth in the cosmetic chemicals market will be fuelled by the continuous development of novel and potent anti-aging, sun protection, and hair care products. The trend towards natural products will help drive demand for natural and active cosmetic ingredients such as, botanical extracts, enzymes and amino acids. Botanical extracts, in particular, are expected to benefit from their favorable perception as a natural and healthy option compared to conventional cosmetic chemicals such as commodity surfactants and petroleum oils. The adoption of nanotechnology in the cosmetics industry will additionally spur the development of mineral-based cosmetic chemicals with nano-sized dimensions. Skincare cosmeceuticals, such as, sunscreens and face creams, offer lucrative opportunities for the application of nano-sized chemicals in the cosmeceutical industry.    

As stated by the new market research report on Cosmetic Chemicals, the United States represents the single largest market worldwide, supported by high per capita spending on organic and natural cosmetics. Developing markets such as Asia-Pacific and Latin America are expected to fuel future growth in the market, led by a rapidly expanding base of affluent middle class population, rising standards of living, robust demand for skin lightening and whitening agents and chemicals, and globalization of cosmetic brands. Specialty Additives, including Active Ingredients, Colorants, Conditioning Agents, and Preservatives, represents the leading market segment. Emollients & Moisturizers, ranks as the fastest growing product market, driven by developments in natural and organic personal care products. In recent years, natural emollients have been finding favor among manufacturers over other animal-based and synthetic ingredients.

Major players covered in the report include Akzo Nobel Surface Chemistry, Ashland Inc., BASF SE, Clariant International Ltd., Sederma S.A.S, Dow Chemical Company, Dow Corning Corp., Eastman Chemical Company, Evonik Industries AG, Firmenich SA, Givaudan S.A., International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., Koninklijke DSM N.V, LANXESS AG, Lonza Group Limited, P&G Chemicals, Solvay SA, and Symrise AG, among others.

The research report titled “Cosmetic Chemicals: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of trends, drivers, issues, and strategic industry activities of major companies worldwide. The report provides market estimates and projections in US$ Million for major geographic markets such as the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Product segments analyzed include Cleansing Agents & Foamers, Emollients & Moisturizers, Fragrances & Flavors, Processing Aids, and Specialty Additives (Active Ingredients, Colorants, Conditioning Agents, Preservatives, and Other Specialty Additives).

For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please click here

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San Diego, CA (PRWEB) February 18, 2015

DebtWave Credit Counseling, Inc. introduced their rebranded image to the public in January 2015. Their recently launched website features a redesigned logo and color scheme to accompany their new slogan–“Making Your Life Simple.” Their unofficial mascot, a piggy bank, can be found in their logo as well as in various short videos on their homepage (desktop version). DebtWave’s redesigned website is breaking away from heavy content and replacing it with a modern design that ultimately aims to enhance the user experience.

“Our vision for the site was to create something modern and completely different from the competition,” says Marketing Manager, Melina Delis. “Most of the other agencies have so much content on their website, and I don’t think people who are overwhelmed with credit card debt want to read paragraph after paragraph of information. Within a few seconds of visiting the website, we want to capture peoples’ attention and have them see us as a trustworthy brand. Then they can call one of our Certified Credit Counselors to find a solution to their unique, financial situation.”

Find out more about the DebtWave Certified Credit Counselors here: http://www.debtwave.com/services/

In addition to their rebranded image, DebtWave has begun work on developing an online portal called Payoff Pilot. Set to launch later on this year, Payoff Pilot will allow future clients to perform their own online credit counseling session and sign up for a Debt Management Program without having to speak with a credit counselor. This software will enable individuals to view their credit report and credit score, create a budget and view their potential savings, and choose from one of the various payment plans to pay off their credit card debt.

“We’re excited to provide future clients the ability to do everything online at their own leisure,” says Director of Counseling Services, Carlos Perez. “We all have such busy lives nowadays where spending 30-45 minutes on the phone with a counselor can be challenging for some people. Plus, some people are embarrassed to talk to a stranger about their credit card debt. Payoff Pilot will offer both privacy and convenience.”

Despite the cosmetic changes, DebtWave is still committed to providing credit counseling and debt management services nationwide. They remain a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers free credit counseling sessions, a Debt Management Program, student loan consolidation, and a financial education program. They can provide customers with lower interest rates, one monthly payment, and the ability to get out of debt in 3-5 years.

About DebtWave Credit Counseling, Inc.

DebtWave Credit Counseling, Inc. is a nonprofit, nationwide credit counseling agency that was established in 2001 with the mission of delivering debt management and financial education to the public. It is DebtWave’s passion to provide you with the best education and most appropriate programs to manage your debt. Because it is difficult to reduce debt, this company wants to make it simple by offering services that are both informative and practical. For more information, please visit http://www.debtwave.com. You can also contact the company at info(at)debtwave(dot)com or call 888-686-4040.

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As stated by the new market research report on Calcium Carbonate, Asia-Pacific represents the largest and the fastest growing market worldwide. Growth in the region is led by the rise in paper production, establishment of new paper mills, and the trend towards the use of higher mineral fillers in paper to reduce pulp usage. China, in particular, is expected to remain a major growth driver spurred by increasing use in the paper and paperboard manufacturing sector.

Key players covered in the report include Excalibar Minerals LLC, Huber Engineered Materials, Imerys, Maruo Calcium Co. Ltd., Minerals Technologies Inc., Mississippi Lime Company, Okutama Kogyo Co. Ltd., Omya AG, Schaefer Kalk GmbH & Co. KG, Shiraishi Kogyo Kaisha Ltd., and Solvay S.A, among others.

The research report titled “Calcium Carbonate: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of industry segments, trends, growth drivers, restraints, market share, size and demand projections and forecasts. Major geographic regions covered include the US, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), Middle East, and Latin America (Brazil and Rest of Latin America). Product segments analyzed include Ground Calcium Carbonate (GCC) and Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC). End-use markets analyzed include Paper, Paints & Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants, Plastics, and Others. The report also offers coverage on mergers, acquisitions, product launches and other strategic industry activities of major global and regional players.

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Unicep Packaging, Inc., a Sandpoint, Idaho based contract packaging company, recently promoted Kirby Krause to Director of Program Management. Krause joined Unicep in 2009 as a Senior Program Manager. “I’m looking forward to building on the Program Management model that has been successfully implemented at Unicep and continuing to focus on exceeding our customer’s expectations,” Krause stated. He will report to Greg Taylor, Vice President of Operations at Unicep. “Kirby is an effective leader with the character and integrity that are essential to a leadership position in my organization,” Taylor stated, “I’m looking forward to the positive impact that Kirby will have on the customer experience with Unicep.”

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Nevada City, CA (PRWEB) August 28, 2014

Best Sanitizers, Inc., a leader in hand hygiene and sanitation products for the food processing industry, is asking industry professionals to prepare for fall harvest by conducting a side-by side comparison of the E2 soap they’re currently using to the Best Sanitizers’ Alpet® Q E2 Sanitizing Foam Soap. Hand hygiene is critical to fighting cross-contamination and the spread of pathogens in the food processing environment. Six key criteria are identified to evaluate the effectiveness of an E2 soap. Best Sanitizers’ Alpet® Q E2 Sanitizing Foam Soap meets all six criteria. Food industry professionals can request a free trial sample of Alpet Q E2 Sanitizing Foam Soap to conduct their own side-by-side comparison by visiting the Best Sanitizers website.

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