Internet Commerce Corporation Announces Reacquisition and Retirement of Stock
Norcross, Georgia — December 21, 2006 — Internet Commerce Corporation ("ICC" or the "Company") (NasdaqCM: ICCA), a leader in business-to-business e-commerce solutions, today announced that 3V Capital LLC ("3V Capital") and related entities acquired the 10,000 shares of ICC's Series C Preferred Stock and 381,111 shares of its Class A Common Stock previously issued to Cable & Wireless.
In a related transaction, ICC reacquired from 3V Capital 5,000 shares of the Series C Preferred Stock and 190,555 shares of the Class A Common Stock. The reacquired shares of Series C Preferred Stock will be retired by ICC. As a result, ICC's total dividend obligations on its Series C Preferred Stock will drop from $400,000 to $200,000 per annum, beginning with the 2006 calendar year dividend and continuing thereafter. Consequently, ICC will deliver to the holders of its Class A Common Stock approximately $316,000 in additional earnings in fiscal year 2007, or approximately $.01 per share.
"The retirement of half of the Series C Preferred Stock will enhance the value of our Class A Common Stock," said Thomas Stallings, ICC's Chief Executive Officer. "Based on our track record of revenue growth, high profitability, strong cash flow and a solid balance sheet, we are confident and optimistic about the future of the Company. We remain focused on our strategy of 'Growth with Profitability,' providing value to our shareholders."
Stallings continued, "This transaction provides an excellent use of some of the Company's cash. Not only does it improve our capital structure, but it reduces our annual dividend expense as well. We are pleased that 3V Capital's management has decided to become a significant investor in ICC, and we look forward to having them as an investment partner."
"Our investment in ICC underscores our belief in the long-term value of the Company," said Joseph Zalewski, Senior Analyst of 3V Capital. "We have confidence in the leadership team to continue its disciplined approach to building a growing and profitable company."
About Internet Commerce Corporation (ICC)
Internet Commerce Corporation (NasdaqCM: ICCA), headquartered in Norcross,
Georgia, is a leader in providing business-to-business e-commerce solutions. Thousands of customers
rely on ICC's comprehensive line of solutions, in-depth expertise, and unmatched
customer service to help balance cost, fit, and function required to meet
unique requirements for trading partner compliance, coordination, and collaboration.
With its software solutions, network services, hosted web applications,
managed services, and consulting services, ICC is the trusted provider
of e-commerce solutions for businesses, regardless of size and level of technical
sophistication, to connect them with their trading communities. For
more information, visit www.icc.net.
Except for the historical information contained herein, this press release includes forward looking statements which are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including the risks and uncertainties associated with rapidly changing technologies such as the Internet, the risks of technology development and the risks of competition. Actual results could differ materially. For more information about these risks and uncertainties, see the SEC filings of Internet Commerce Corporation.