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Driving Digital Transformation: NuRAN Wireless and the Expansion of Africa’s Connectivity

Posted by Paul Nanuwa at 10:46 AM on Thursday, September 19th, 2024

Introduction:

As Africa continues its digital transformation journey, the continent’s undersea internet cables symbolize a pivotal leap in bridging the digital divide. These technological advancements not only reshape connectivity but also catalyze economic growth and societal progress. Amid these developments, NuRAN Wireless is playing a vital role, aligning its ambitious goals with industry innovations. As we trace the history of undersea cables and their profound impact on connectivity, NuRAN Wireless stands poised to capitalize on the current momentum, supported by its strategic milestones and ongoing expansion into underserved regions.

Industry Outlook and NuRAN Wireless’s Trajectory

The rapid development of Africa’s internet infrastructure, driven by undersea cables, has brought increased bandwidth, lower internet costs, and new digital opportunities across the continent. However, while urban centers have reaped the rewards, rural and remote areas still grapple with significant connectivity gaps. As a leading supplier of mobile and broadband wireless infrastructure, NuRAN Wireless is strategically positioned to address these gaps with its Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) model. By deploying cost-effective, scalable solutions, NuRAN is extending connectivity to regions previously out of reach.

NuRAN’s efforts align with industry trends highlighted in the macro-level overview. The ongoing investments in undersea cables have improved internet access for businesses, educational institutions, and healthcare providers, and NuRAN’s infrastructure solutions aim to amplify these gains by bringing high-speed mobile access to even the most remote areas.

Voices of Authority

NuRAN Wireless CEO, Francis Letourneau emphasizes that connectivity is the gateway to unlocking Africa’s economic potential.

“We are committed to bridging the connectivity gap in rural and underserved regions of Africa. Our solutions are not just about bringing mobile networks to these areas; they’re about empowering communities with access to education, healthcare, and economic opportunities.” – Francis Letourneau, CEO, NuRAN Wireless

This statement reflects NuRAN’s strategic approach, as the company continues to focus on empowering underserved communities with reliable and affordable wireless services. By aligning with these industry dynamics, NuRAN is not just building towers—it’s building opportunities for growth, innovation, and inclusivity.

“Our NaaS model is a game-changer for Africa. It allows us to rapidly deploy affordable and scalable solutions to areas where traditional network rollouts have been economically unviable, ensuring that no one is left behind in the digital revolution.”- Francis Letourneau, CEO, NuRAN Wireless

NuRAN Wireless’s Highlights

NuRAN has made significant strides in expanding rural connectivity across Africa, and its recent achievements reflect its growing role in the sector. The company has signed multiple NaaS agreements, including a five-year contract with MTN Benin for the deployment of up to 200 new sites. This brings NuRAN’s total contracted sites to over 5,000, surpassing 50% of its goal to build 10,000 sites within five years.

These deployments are particularly notable in countries like Cameroon, where NuRAN is working to complete 122 sites while also launching operations in Ivory Coast, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. By leveraging its flexible business model, NuRAN continues to expand its presence in regions with the highest need for reliable internet access.

Key Highlights and Advantages: A Quarter of Growth

NuRAN’s second-quarter financial results for 2024 reflect the company’s strong operational performance and strategic initiatives:

  • Revenue Surge: NuRAN reported a revenue of $1.51 million for Q2 2024, a 151% increase compared to the same period in 2023. This surge is primarily attributed to the growth of its NaaS revenue, including backdated billing in Cameroon, which was not invoiced in the previous year.
  • Impressive Gross Profit: The company’s gross profit soared by 646%, reaching $1.19 million, a significant turnaround from the negative gross profit reported in Q2 2023. This improvement highlights the effectiveness of NuRAN’s operations in Cameroon, where the gross margin hit 79% for the quarter.
  • Controlled Expenses: While total expenses rose by 58% to $4.01 million, largely due to increased financial costs related to short-term borrowings, NuRAN successfully reduced its net loss by 14% to $2.43 million, signaling better cost management and operational efficiency.

Real-World Relevance

For the everyday investor, NuRAN’s contributions to Africa’s connectivity can be likened to the construction of highways in an isolated region. Just as these roads open up new routes for commerce and communication, NuRAN’s mobile towers bring the internet to people and businesses that were previously cut off from the digital economy. By expanding mobile coverage to rural areas, NuRAN is not only enabling local businesses to reach new markets but also providing access to essential services like telemedicine and e-learning, which can significantly improve quality of life.

Looking Ahead with NuRAN Wireless

NuRAN’s forward-looking strategy is well-aligned with the optimistic industry forecast. As Africa continues to build its digital backbone with undersea cables and complementary technologies, the need for mobile and broadband infrastructure in remote areas will only grow. NuRAN’s vision of deploying cost-efficient, sustainable wireless solutions positions the company to be a critical player in the next wave of Africa’s connectivity revolution. With projects lined up across multiple countries and strategic partnerships in place, NuRAN is prepared to seize new opportunities in both existing and emerging markets.

Conclusion:

In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, NuRAN Wireless is emerging as a key contributor to Africa’s connectivity growth. As the industry continues to expand and adapt to new challenges, NuRAN’s innovative solutions and strategic deployment of mobile networks put the company at the forefront of closing the digital divide. The company’s commitment to bridging connectivity gaps and fostering inclusive development makes it a strong contender in the race to shape Africa’s digital future.

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Peeks Social $PEEK.ca Receives iOS approval and Relisting to App Store $BCOV $AVID

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 1:06 PM on Tuesday, March 26th, 2019
  • Announced that the Peeks App has been approved by Apple and is once again available for download in the Apple Store.
  • In addition to returning to the Apple Store, the Company is also pleased to announce that it has successfully negotiated with Apple the use of 3rd party payment processing services for purchases on the Peeks Platform

TORONTO, March 26, 2019 — Peeks Social Ltd. (TSXV:PEEK) (OTCQB:PKSLF) (“Peeks Social” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce that the Peeks App has been approved by Apple and is once again available for download in the Apple Store. In addition to returning to the Apple Store, the Company is also pleased to announce that it has successfully negotiated with Apple the use of 3rd party payment processing services for purchases on the Peeks Platform. Previously Peeks was obligated to use Apple’s in-app purchases at a cost of 30% per transaction and funds settlement period of 45 days. The high cost of in-app payments and the long settlement periods had resulted in a poor quality of service to users and a significant number of user complaints. Similarly, the Company has also migrated approximately 80% of its Android traffic from Google in-app payments to 3rd party payment processing services. Google’s fees and settlement periods for in-app payments are similar to Apple; as such the benefits to the Company by virtue of moving to 3rd party payment processing services will be comparable.

The new payment processing services cost the Company 2.8% to 10% as opposed to 30%. Settlement periods are typically 2 business days or less. This provides the Company the ability to pay broadcasters more quickly and to provide users discounts on the purchase of content. Long payout cycles have been the main cause of broadcaster complaints and the main hindrance to rapid growth of the business. The faster settlement periods are allowing the Company to get caught up on backlogged broadcaster payouts and facilitating faster payouts to broadcasters.

It is management’s expectation that the user adoption curve as a result of migrating to 3rd party payment processing services, will result in a temporary decline in transaction volume on the Peeks Platform, followed by a subsequent increase in transaction volume. It is also management’s expectation that faster payouts to broadcasters and lower fees to viewers will result in significantly greater broadcaster retention, and subsequently; to a significant increase in overall spending on the Peeks Platform. The Company’s operating margin will also significantly increase as a result of lower payment processing fees.

Annual General and Special Meeting

The Company will be holding its Annual General and Special Meeting on May 31, 2019. Details of location and time will be released once the company finalizes arrangements.

David Vinokurov
Director Investor Relations
[email protected]
416-716-9281

CLIENT FEATURE: Peeks Social $PEEK.ca Live Streaming With $2.1M In Quarterly Revenue / 6.5M User Sessions $IDK.ca $BCOV $AVID

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 11:08 AM on Monday, December 17th, 2018
PEEK: TSX-V

WHAT IS PEEKS?

Peeks is a live streaming platform where people can interact and transact in real time by sending cash tips as appreciation for content and or selling goods and services to their live viewers.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • The Peeks Social platform generated gross revenue of $2.1 million during Q2 2019, up from $1.3 million during Q2 2018;
  • User sessions were 6.50 million for the three months ended August 31, 2018, as compared to 4.63 million for the three months ended August 31, 2017 (and as compared to 6.20 million for the three months ended May 31, 2018).

The Shifting landscape

  • Digital marketing spend is projected to grow from $57.3B USD in 2014 to $103.4B USD in 2019
  • Viewers spend 8x longer with live video than on demand:  42.8 min vs. 5.1 min       
  • Live video is outpacing growth of other types of online video with 113% increase in add growth yearly   
  • 100,000,000 internet users watch online video everyday
  • By 2019 online video will be responsible for 80% of global internet traffic.
  • In the U.S. online video will be responsible for 85% of domestic US traffic

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Peeks Social $PEEK.ca Announces Changes to Its Payments Procedures and Policies and the Appointment of Khalil Rajan as Interim CFO $IDK.ca $BCOV $AVID

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:09 AM on Monday, November 12th, 2018

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  • Announced the appointment of Khalil Rajan as interim CFO
  • Khalil brings 4 years of public Company finance and accounting experience, including 3 years of professional financial services at KPMG Toronto.
  • Khalil holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University, as well as a CPA, CA with the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario.”

TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2018 — Peeks Social Ltd. (TSXV: PEEK; OTCQB: PKSLF) (“Peeks Social” or the “Company”) announced that changes to its payment processing services, payment policies and broadcaster payout processes.

Peeks Social provides an ecommerce enabled livestreaming service that allows broadcasters on the Peeks platform, to earn commissions by receiving donations from viewers and by charging viewers for access to content.  In order to provide broadcasters with a competitive quality of service; the Company has historically accommodated weekly settlement of funds to broadcasters; as opposed to the three-week settlement period stated in the Company’s Terms of Service. Initially, credit card processing was the primary means by which the Company processed consumer payments. Credit card processors typically settle funds to the Company within 2 days; well within the one-week settlement window for broadcasters.  Throughout the evolution of the Peeks service, the primary payment processing service has shifted to in-app payment processing services provided by Apple and Google. The settlement period to the Company, for funds processed via in-app payments, ranges from 45 days to 60 days.  The longer funds settlement periods associated with in-app payments, in concert with a competitive requirement to settle broadcaster funds quickly, have collectively resulted in both, real and perceived payment delays to broadcasters.  In addition, a continuously growing userbase and a continuously increasing volume of payments processed has resulted in an increased number of users who have experienced both real and perceived payment delays.

Peeks Social Ltd. has performed an internal review of its financial processes and policies pertaining to payments and a review of its suite of consumer payment processing options.  As a result of the review the Company has identified all the factors causing broadcasters to experience real and perceived delays in receiving payments from the Company.  To resolve the delayed payment issue; management has implemented significant changes to its payments policies, including but not limited to, extending settlement periods out beyond the settlement period of the payment processing service used by the consumer to make purchases or send tips on the Peeks platform. In addition, the Company has made changes to its corporate communications to broadcasters. Broadcasters will now be made overtly aware of settlement periods for funds owing to them by the Company.  Moreover, the Company is implementing several new payment options that allow for significantly shorter settlement periods than in-app payment processing.

The new payment services allow for settlement periods ranging from the same day to 4 days, as compared to 45 days to 60 days for in-app payments.  The new payment options include: online debit, email money transfer, and online chequing (ACH/EFT). The Company’s objective is to migrate the majority of its payment processing away from in-app payments and onto its new payment processing services over the next few months.  The Company’s new payment processing services will be integrated into the Peeks Wallet found at www.peeks.social.  The Company will be promoting its new suite of payment services via all consumer contact points, such as; the Peeks Social website that can be found at www.peeks.social, email notification, in app notifications, broadcaster announcements and in-service promotions.  Users will be incented with discounts for the purchase of coin packages using any of the new payment options found on www.peeks.social.

The Company is also pleased to announce the appointment of Khalil Rajan as interim CFO. Khalil brings 4 years of public Company finance and accounting experience, including 3 years of professional financial services at KPMG Toronto. Khalil holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the DeGroote School of Business at McMaster University, as well as a CPA, CA with the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario.”

The Company will also like to announce the departure of Alex McDonald the Chief Financial Officer of Peeks Social Ltd. Mr. McDonald served as CFO for Keek Inc. from 2014 to 2016 and subsequently he served as the CFO of Peeks Social from 2016 to the present.  We would like to thank Alex for his many contributions to the Company and wish him well in his future endeavours.

For further information, please contact:

Peeks Social Ltd.
Mark Itwaru
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
416-639-5339
[email protected]

David Vinokurov
Director Investor Relations
416-716-9281
[email protected]

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) has reviewed or accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this Release.

A Social Network You Can Make a Living From #Peeks $PEEK.ca $IDK.ca $BCOV $AVID

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:35 AM on Thursday, November 1st, 2018

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Peeks Social has a social network that you can make a living from.

Peeks Social is a live-streaming social network which enables social and commercial interactions, Peer-to-Peer payments, and other social commerce capabilities. Peeks Social is the world’s first social network which bridges the gap between traditional social media and professionally produced content via live or pre-recorded broadcasts. Peeks Social enables content creators to immediately monetize their content through patented and proprietary payment technologies.

The Most Rewarding Live Streaming Platform

Go Live
Start broadcasting your stream from anywhere to anyone in the world.

Get Paid
Collect tips, get sponsored, use paywalls and get paid for your content.

Get Popular
Grow your followers overnight by getting featured in Peeks Social.

Explore
Watch exclusive live streams and videos from around the world and receive special offers.

For more information on Peeks Social Ltd. (PEEK:TSX.V) please fill out the form below.

Source: https://www.b-tv.com/peeks-social-company-feature-ep-332/

Peeks Social $PEEK.ca Announces Financial Results for Q2 Ended August 31, 2018 With Gross Revenue of $2.1 million $IDK.ca $BCOV $AVID

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 8:42 AM on Wednesday, October 31st, 2018

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  • The Peeks Social platform generated gross revenue of $2.1 million during Q2 2019, up from $1.3 million during Q2 2018;
  • User sessions were 6.50 million for the three months ended August 31, 2018, as compared to 4.63 million for the three months ended August 31, 2017

TORONTO, Oct. 31, 2018 — Peeks Social Ltd. (TSXV: PEEK; OTCQB: PKSLF) (“Peeks Social” or the “Company”) announced that the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements (“Financial Statements”) and Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) for the three and six months ended August 31, 2018 (“Q2 2019”), are now available on the Company’s profile on SEDAR (www.sedar.com). The three months ended August 31, 2018, represent the second quarter of the Company’s 2019 fiscal year.

It is important to note that this is the second reporting period of the Company following the completion of the acquisition of Personas.com Corporation (“Personas”) in May 2018 (see press release dated May 8, 2018). As the acquisition of Personas constituted a reverse acquisition, the Financial Statements are a continuation of the financial statements of Personas, and the comparative results are those of Personas, prior to the acquisition. Due to a change in the year end of Personas, the comparative results represent the three (“Q2 2018”) and eight months ended August 31, 2017, which should be taken into account when reviewing comparative numbers.

Select quarterly highlights include the following:

  • The Peeks Social platform generated gross revenue of $2.1 million during Q2 2019, up from $1.3 million during Q2 2018;
  • GAAP net loss increased to $1.6 million in Q2 2019 from $1.4 million in Q2 2018;
  • GAAP net loss per share was $0.007 for Q2 2019 as compared to $0.012 for Q2 2018; and
  • User sessions were 6.50 million for the three months ended August 31, 2018, as compared to 4.63 million for the three months ended August 31, 2017 (and as compared to 6.20 million for the three months ended May 31, 2018).

Certain information provided in this news release is extracted from the unaudited condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements and MD&A of the Company for the three and six months ended August 31, 2018, and should be read in conjunction with them. It is only in the context of the fulsome information and disclosures contained in the unaudited condensed consolidated interim Financial Statements and MD&A that an investor can properly analyze this information.

The Peeks Social app can be downloaded in either the Apple or Google app stores, or by visiting www.peeks.social.

For further information, please contact:

Peeks Social Ltd.
Mark Itwaru
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
416-639-5339
[email protected]
David Vinokurov
Director Investor Relations
416-716-9281
[email protected]

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) has reviewed or accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this Release. 

Peeks Social $Peek.ca Announces Financial Results for the First Quarter Ended May 31, 2018 – $2.1M In Q Revenues $IDK.ca $BCOV $AVID

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:55 AM on Tuesday, July 31st, 2018

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  • Peeks Social platform generated gross revenue of $2.1 million during Q1 2019, up from $1.1 million during Q1 2018;
  • Users generated $1.44 million in gross customer deposits to the Peeks Social platform during the three months ended May 31, 2018, as compared to $773k for the three months ended May 31, 2017 (and as compared to $1.30 million for the three months ended February 28, 2018); and
  • User sessions were 6.20 million for the three months ended May 31, 2018, as compared to 5.13 million for the three months ended May 31, 2017 (and as compared to 6.26 million for the three months ended February 28, 2018).

TORONTO, July 31, 2018 – Peeks Social Ltd. (TSXV: PEEK; OTCQB: PKSLF) (“Peeks Social” or the “Company”) announced that the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements (“Financial Statements”) and Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) for the three months ended May 31, 2018 (“Q1 2019”), are now available on the Company’s profile on SEDAR (www.sedar.com). The three months ended May 31, 2018, represent the first quarter of the Company’s 2019 fiscal year.

It is important to note that this is the first reporting period of the Company following the completion of the acquisition of Personas.com Corporation (“Personas”) in May 2018 (see press release dated May 8, 2018).  As the acquisition of Personas constituted a reverse acquisition, the Financial Statements are a continuation of the financial statements of Personas, and the comparative results are those of Personas, prior to the acquisition. Due to a change in the year end of Personas, the comparative Q1 2018 results represent the five months ended May 31, 2017 (“Q1 2018”), which should be taken into account when reviewing comparative numbers.

Select quarterly highlights include the following:

  • The Peeks Social platform generated gross revenue of $2.1 million during Q1 2019, up from $1.1 million during Q1 2018;
  • GAAP net loss decreased to $659,446 in Q1 2019 from $1,459,728 in Q1 2018;
  • GAAP net loss per share was $0.004 for Q1 2019 as compared to $0.013 for Q1 2018;
  • Users generated $1.44 million in gross customer deposits to the Peeks Social platform during the three months ended May 31, 2018, as compared to $773k for the three months ended May 31, 2017 (and as compared to $1.30 million for the three months ended February 28, 2018); and
  • User sessions were 6.20 million for the three months ended May 31, 2018, as compared to 5.13 million for the three months ended May 31, 2017 (and as compared to 6.26 million for the three months ended February 28, 2018).

Certain information provided in this news release is extracted from the unaudited condensed consolidated Financial Statements and MD&A of the Company for the three months ended May 31, 2018, and should be read in conjunction with them. It is only in the context of the fulsome information and disclosures contained in the unaudited condensed consolidated Financial Statements and MD&A that an investor can properly analyze this information.

The Peeks Social app can be downloaded in either the Apple or Google app stores, or by visiting www.peeks.social.

For further information, please contact:

Peeks Social Ltd.
Mark Itwaru
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
416-639-5335
[email protected]

David Vinokurov
Director Investor Relations
416-716-9281
[email protected]

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) has reviewed or accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this Release.

Peeks Social $PEEK.ca Announces Financing Arrangement of Up to $10 Million $IDK.ca $BCOV $AVID

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 7:11 AM on Wednesday, July 25th, 2018

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  • Entered into a direct placement agreement with GEM Global Yield Fund LLC SCS (“GEM”) for a $10 million financing commitment from GEM to invest into Peeks Social

TORONTO, July 25, 2018 – Peeks Social Ltd. (TSXV:PEEK) (OTCQB:PKSLF) (“Peeks Social” or the “Company”) today announced that it has entered into a direct placement agreement (the “Funding Agreement”) with GEM Global Yield Fund LLC SCS (“GEM”) for a $10 million financing commitment from GEM to invest into Peeks Social.

Peeks Social has the right to issue GEM common shares under the Funding Agreement for a term of two years through a series of one or more private placements (the “Placements”).  Common shares issued to GEM as part of the Placements will be at a price per share equal to the higher of a floor price set by the Company and a 10 per cent discount to the market price of the common shares based on the immediately preceding 15-day volume weighted average price.  The Placements are subject to certain market out rights of GEM and approval of the TSX Venture Exchange (the “TSXV”).  GEM will hold freely trading common shares of the Company through a share lending facility provided by certain shareholders.

The Company has agreed to commit to initial Placements of $1.5 million (the “Initial Placement”), with an option to issue additional Placements of up to $8.5 million (the “Additional Placements”). The Company will pay a commission of $30,000 to GEM in the next twelve months related to the Initial Placement. If the Company elects to utilize any portion of the Additional Placements it will pay an additional commission of $170,000 to GEM within twelve months of the election. The commissions are equal to 2% of the committed capital of GEM.

As part of the Funding Agreement, the Company has agreed to issue 4,000,000 common share purchase warrants to GEM.  The warrants will be exercisable on a one-for-one basis at a price equal to the greater of i) $0.583 per common share or ii) the market price of the common shares of the Company at the time of issuance.  The Company has eighteen months to issue the warrants. The warrants will have an exercise period of three years.  The warrant exercise price is subject to repricing to 105% of the market price of the Company’s common shares on the first anniversary of the date of issuance if the market price of the common shares of the Company is less than 90% of the then-current exercise price.  The repricing must be done in accordance with the rules and policies of the TSXV.  If the Company does not issue the warrants within 18 months of the initial execution of the Funding Agreement, the Company shall pay GEM 8% of the original face value of any unissued warrants. Should the Company elect to issue any Additional Placements, it will issue additional warrants to GEM, the amount and terms of which shall be negotiated and agreed to at the time of the election.

Pursuant to the Funding Agreement, GEM has agreed to issue an advance of $300,000 to the Company. The advance bears interest at 10%, is due on demand after 90 days from the date issued, and is repayable in cash or through the issuance of a Placement to GEM, at the option of the Company.

The Company also announces that it has closed a non-brokered private placement. The Company issued an aggregate of 1,260,000 units at a price of $0.25 per unit, for total gross consideration from this private placement of $315,000. Each unit consists of one common share and one common share purchase warrant of the Company. Each warrant is exercisable to purchase one additional common share of the Company at an exercise price of $0.35 per share for a period of 24 months from the date of issuance. The common shares and warrants are subject to a four month hold period. The private placement is subject to the Company obtaining final acceptance from the TSX Venture Exchange upon the filing of required materials in due course. The Company paid aggregate finder’s fees of $15,600 to eligible arm’s length parties in connection with this private placement.

Proceeds raised through the Funding Agreement and the private placement will be used for the marketing and advancement of the “Peeks Social” product, as well as for general working capital and corporate purposes.

For further information, please contact:

Peeks Social Ltd.
Mark Itwaru
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
416-639-5339
[email protected]

David Vinokurov
Director Investor Relations
416-716-9281
[email protected]

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) has reviewed or accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this Release.
 
Forward-Looking statements:

The information and statements in this news release contain certain forward-looking information relating to the future issuance of securities and the use of investment proceeds. This forward-looking information is subject to certain risks and uncertainties and may be based on assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or implied in the forward-looking information. Peeks Social Ltd.’s forward-looking information is expressly qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement. Except as required by law, Peeks Social Ltd. undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking information.

Peeks Social $PEEK.ca Launches Web Platform, User Deposits Reach All-Time High in June 2018 $BCOV $AVID

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:22 AM on Monday, July 9th, 2018

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  • Announced that the Peeks Social product is now available on the web at www.peeks.social
  • Both viewers and broadcasters can access www.peeks.social to watch streams and broadcast unique content on a mobile friendly website.

TORONTO, July 09, 2018 – Peeks Social Ltd. (TSX-V:PEEK) (OTCQB:PKSLF) (“Peeks Social” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce that the Peeks Social product is now available on the web at www.peeks.social.  Both viewers and broadcasters can access www.peeks.social to watch streams and broadcast unique content on a mobile friendly website.

The launch of www.peeks.social is a key element of ongoing initiatives to increase user activity levels and revenues for the Company. Management anticipates that the mobile-friendly web version will amplify the capabilities of the platform in many ways, including by improving the conversion rate of new users into active and paying users, and by accessing new audiences of users who prefer consuming livestreaming video on their desktops. For example, desktop viewers who are following Peeks Social influencers through to Peeks Social from other social platforms will encounter fewer steps in the registration process resulting in higher conversion rates and ultimately a lower cost per installation for the Company. Users who are forwarded to the Peeks Social App from their desktops were previously required to download and install the App in order to interact and consume content. The Peeks Social platform can now be enjoyed in its full functionality from a desktop or on a mobile web browser.

The fully functional website is expected to increase the percentage of overall deposits made through the www.peeks.social website, resulting in higher margins for the Company. The majority of deposits currently received by the Peeks Social App are processed through in-app payments, which are subject to a 30% payment processing fee from their respective app stores. Deposits made through the website incur a fraction of these costs.

June Monthly Deposit Key Performance Indicator (“KPI”) increases 9.5%

The Company is pleased to announce that the Peeks Social App reached an all-time high of $513,830 CAD in monthly user deposits for June 2018 representing a 6% monthly increase over May 2018 (9.5% when results are normalized for a 30-day month).  User sessions were 2,035,000 for June 2018 (representing a 3% increase over May 2018 when results are normalized for a 30-day month).

The Peeks Social App can be downloaded in either the Apple or Google app stores, or by visiting www.peeks.social

For further information, please contact:

Peeks Social Ltd.

Mark Itwaru
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
416-639-5335
[email protected]

David Vinokurov
Director Investor Relations
416-716-9281
[email protected]

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) has reviewed or accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this Release.

Peeks Social Ltd. $PEEK.ca Announces Financial Results for the Year Ended February 28, 2018 $BCOV $AVID

Posted by AGORACOM-JC at 9:19 AM on Friday, June 29th, 2018

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  • Company is pleased to report that the Peeks Social Platform generated gross revenue of $5.5 million with costs of revenue equal to $3.9 million for the 12 month period ended February 28, 2018
  • Company reports that it generated $488k in licensing revenue from the Peeks Social Platform, which is equal to 30% of the gross profit of $1.6 million generated by Personas.com Corporation in accordance with the former license agreement with Personas

TORONTO, June 29, 2018 – Peeks Social Ltd. (TSX-V:PEEK) (OTCQB:PKSLF) (“Peeks Social” or “the Company”) announced that the audited consolidated Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) for the year ended February 28, 2018 (“FY2018”), are now available on the Company’s profile on SEDAR (www.sedar.com).

The Company is pleased to report that the Peeks Social Platform generated gross revenue of $5.5 million with costs of revenue equal to $3.9 million for the 12 month period ended February 28, 2018 (unaudited).  The Company reports that it generated $488k in licensing revenue from the Peeks Social Platform, which is equal to 30% of the gross profit of $1.6 million generated by Personas.com Corporation (“Personas”) in accordance with the former license agreement with Personas. It is important to note that this is the last reporting period of the Company prior to completion of the acquisition of Personas in May 2018, see press release dated May 8, 2018.  As a result of the acquisition of Personas, the Company now receives 100% of the revenues generated by the Peeks Social Platform.

Select year-over-year highlights for the Company include the following:

  • FY2018 total revenue was $498,918 as compared to $95,921 for the year ended February 28, 2017 (“FY2017”). The Peeks Social platform was launched in Q3 2017.
  • FY2018 user sessions on the Peeks Social platform grew to 21.8 million, up from 3.3 million in FY2017.
  • FY2018 net loss was $6,803,760 as compared to $4,259,179 for FY2017. Net loss for FY2018 includes $1,109,010 of stock-based compensation and $2,809,653 of marketing expenses focused on user growth initiatives (FY2017 – $2,124,626 and $175,579 respectively).
  • FY2018 net loss per share was $0.11 as compared to $0.10 for FY2017.

Certain information provided in this news release is extracted from the audited consolidated Financial Statements and MD&A for the year ended February 28, 2018, respectively, and should be read in conjunction with them. It is only in the context of the fulsome information and disclosures contained in the audited consolidated Financial Statements and MD&A that an investor can properly analyze this information.

The Peeks Social app can be downloaded in either the Apple or Google app stores, or by visiting www.peeks.social.

For further information, please contact:

Peeks Social Ltd.

Mark Itwaru David Vinokurov
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer Director Investor Relations
647-635-5339 416-716-9281
[email protected] [email protected]

Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) has reviewed or accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this Release.