China Cablecom Holdings, Ltd. announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009. The issued release reflects both pro forma and actual financial results due to the completion of China Cablecom’s acquisition of 55% stake in Hubei Chutian Video & Information Network in the third quarter of 2008. The financial results of Hubei have been consolidated beginning with July 1, 2008. Along with this, the fourth quarter 2009 results of operations reflect the business combination with Jaguar Acquisition Corporation.
For the fourth quarter of 2009, consolidated revenues of the company were $13.2 mln compared to $9.8 mln revenue for the fourth quarter of 2008 – a 35% year-over-year increase. Consolidated operating expenses for the fourth quarter period were $7.2 mln, compared to operating expenses of $5.7 mln for the same period of 2008. The main reasons for the increase of operating expenses were debt restructuring and fundraising, which was completed in Q4 2009.
The net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders for the fourth quarter of 2009 was $43.4 mln, or $11.14 per share (basic and diluted) compared to a net comprehensive loss of $4.6 mln, or $1.43 per share (basic and diluted) in Q4 2008.
For the full year ended December 31, 2009, China Cablecom reported consolidated revenues in the amount of $45.6 mln. Pro forma operating expenses for the twelve months ended December 31, 2009 were $22.6 million. Net loss for the twelve months ended December 31, 2009 was $56.3 mln, or $16.56 per share (basic and diluted). For the reported period, the BVI company used weighted average shares outstanding of 3.4 mln.