DigitalFX International, Inc. Reports Record Revenue in 2007

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Mon Mar 31, 2008 4:36pm EDT

- Revenue increases 3.1%

LAS VEGAS, March 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DigitalFX International,
Inc. (Amex: DXN), a streaming video and digital communications company,
announced today its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2007.
    The company reported that revenue rose a modest 3.1% to a record $23.5
million in 2007 from $22.8 million for 2006. The company reported a net loss
of $2.58 million, or a loss of $0.11 per share, compared with net income of
$480,000, or $.02 per share, in 2006. The 2007 loss included a one-time tax
benefit of $812,000.
    The Company reported its subscriber base grew a modest 8% to 28,000 in
2007 from 26,000 in 2006.
    Gross profit climbed 5.6% to approximately $19.4 million in 2007 from
$18.4 million in 2006. The increase stemmed from cost reductions on overall
cost of sales which improved 7.3% dropping to $4.1 million in 2007 versus $4.4
million for the same period in 2006.
    The company said that as a percentage of net sales, operating expenses
rose 87% to $12.6 million in 2007 as compared with only $6.7 million in 2006.
These expenses included compensation, corporate expenses, product development,
international expansion, marketing expenses, and general and administrative
costs.
    In 2007 the company reported it had made significant investment (a 354%
increase over 2006) for the expansion of its marketing and sales division,
VMdirect, into European countries; in particular Germany, Spain and Ireland.
The company also launched helloWorld, its streaming video social network in
over 10 countries, primarily in Eastern Europe.
    The company showed an increase of 180% in corporate related expenses, most
of which related to costs associated with being a newly publicly traded
company on the American Stock Exchange.
    Craig Ellins, DigitalFX chief executive officer said, "In 2007 we knew we
had to invest heavily into our staffing and systems infrastructure, technology
platform, and prepare for expansion outside of the US. The increased spending
was on the increased costs of being a public company, staffing additions and
salary changes, merchant fees directly related to sales volume, and most
significantly, with international operations expenses including international
facilities and operation costs."
    Ellins continued, "Management expects in 2008, to continue to grow our
business through product enhancements with additional features and
functionality; the extension of the DigitalFX Studio to small business and
enterprise customers; and by offering ancillary products and services through
the affiliate program."
    Recurring revenue from subscription fees for access plans from Affiliates
and retail customers increased in total by $5.8 million, from $11.8 million in
2006 to $17.6 million in 2007.  Affiliate business package revenue decreased
by $3.6 million to $4.1 million in 2007 from $7.8 million in 2006, partially
due to affiliates enrolling at different levels.
    "During 2007, our attention was focused primarily on product enhancements
and international growth.  In 2008, we intend to continue to pursue the
recruitment of new Affiliate business through new marketing initiatives, such
as an upcoming infomercial, and the promotion of upgrades, Ellins said.
    2007 Highlights

    -- Restructured the Executive Management to support ongoing growth

    -- Commenced sales of the VMdirect opportunity to affiliates and retail
       customers in Ireland, Spain and Germany. (Germany being the largest and
       most successful direct selling market in the European Union, accounting
       for over $8 billion in sales, and boasting over 50 million Germans
       connected to the Internet.)

    -- Commenced sales of the helloWorld product to retail (individual)
       customers in Austria, Belgium, Finland, Germany, Greece, Ireland,
       Italy, The Netherlands, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain.

    -- Released a more scalable and enhanced version of the 5.0 studio in
       February 2007, and continually launched feature and performance
       upgrades throughout the year.

    -- Released an enhanced FirstStream Studio and a more user friendly
       FirstStream sales website.

    -- Moved from the OTC: Bulletin Board to the American Stock Exchange in
       August.

    -- Made investments in strategic partnerships

    -- Developed and integrated helloPhone, a new video enabled digital phone
       service into the Studio, allowing Affiliates to call each other for
       free, launched two paid package alternatives offering more features,
       and prepared for expansion to all retail customers in 2008.

    -- Hosted DigitalU, our annual International Business Summit in November
       2007, with over 1,500 affiliates, customers, and guests in attendance.

    -- Introduced The Learning Media System (LMS) which is customizable and
       has a comprehensive back-end administration system.  The LMS can
       support thousands of users with accountability and certification.

    -- Launched The One Vision Tour traveling seminar which encompassed
       marketing techniques to facilitate expansion of existing businesses and
       leadership skills to manage growing organizations.

    -- Developed our website www.digitalfxsolutions.com, which offers a video-
       enabled web platform to enterprise-sized businesses.

    -- Commenced development, in conjunction with RazorStream, LLC, of the Set
       Top Box, which will allow users the ability to access their Studio
       features, stream high resolution on demand audio and video content and
       participate in the social network, all from their television.

    -- Expanded the implementation of a customer relationship management
       system (RightNow) and a business intelligence system (Cognos) for
       additional insight into managing our business.


    Ellins added, "The expanded helloWorld and FirstStream suites of services,
and the ancillary products developed for 2008 introduction along with our
international expansion should provide an excellent framework for our growth
on a worldwide basis."

                DigitalFX International, Inc. and Subsidiaries

                          Consolidated Balance Sheet
                              December 31, 2007
                      (In thousands, except share data)


    Assets
    Current assets:
         Cash and cash equivalents                  $                  5,319
         Accounts receivable                                              50
         Inventories, net                                                849
         Prepaid bandwidth charges, affiliate                             51
         Prepaid expenses and other assets                               411
         Deferred financing costs                                        961
         Deferred income taxes, net                                       45
            Total current assets                                       7,686

    Restricted cash                                                    2,000
    Convertible secured promissory note from
      related party                                                      225
    Investments, net                                                   1,102
    Property and equipment, net of accumulated
      depreciation and amortization of $576                              628
    Deposits, merchant processors                                        789
    Other assets                                                          12
    Deferred income taxes, net                                         1,995

                    Total assets                    $                 14,437

    Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

    Current liabilities:
         Accounts payable                           $                    383
         Accrued expenses                                              1,114
         Accrued commissions                                           1,619

            Total current liabilities                                  3,116

    Convertible Notes Payable, net                                     5,600

    Commitments and Contingencies

    Stockholders' equity:
         Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value,
          5,000,000 shares authorized, no shares
          issued and outstanding                                           -
    Common Stock, $0.001 par value, 100,000,000
     shares authorized, 24,919,710 shares issued
     and outstanding                                                      25
    Additional Paid In Capital                                        12,882
    Other comprehensive loss                                            (286)
    Accumulated deficit                                               (6,900)

            Total stockholders' equity                                 5,721

            Total liabilities and
             stockholders' equity                   $                 14,437



                DigitalFX International, Inc. and Subsidiaries

                    Consolidated Statements of Operations
               (In thousands, except share and per share data)


                                                    Years Ended December 31,
                                                    2007                2006

    Revenues                                $     23,511        $     22,800
    Cost of revenues                               4,121               4,444

    Gross profit                                  19,390              18,356

    Commission expenses                           10,117              10,459
    Other operating expenses                      12,577               6,732

    Operating income (loss)                       (3,304)              1,165

    Other income (expense):
    Expenses relating to exchange
     transaction                                       -                (635)
    Financing costs                                 (111)                  -
    Other income, net                                 24                  63

    Other expense, net                               (87)               (572)

    Income (loss) before provision for
     income taxes                                 (3,391)                593

    Benefit (provision) for income taxes             812                (113)

    Net income (loss)                       $     (2,579)       $        480

    Net income (loss) per share:
        Basic                               $       (.11)       $        .02

        Fully diluted                       $       (.11)       $        .02

    Weighted average shares outstanding:
        Basic                                 23,952,916          21,032,218

        Fully diluted                         23,952,916          22,832,198



    For more information, or to review the company financial reports in whole,
please visit www.DigitalFX.com.
    About DigitalFX International, Inc. DigitalFX International (Amex: DXN) is
a creator of digital communications and social networking solutions, as
showcased on its social network http://www.helloWorld.com . The company
develops and markets proprietary communication and collaboration services, and
social networking software applications, including video email, video instant
messaging and live webcasting. DigitalFX International, Inc. is democratizing
the world of online streaming video and digital media archiving with its
flagship product, called The Studio. The Studio is an affordable, cross
digital platform web-based solution. Only the DigitalFX Studio brings together
all this capability, simply and in one place.
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    Contact Info.
    Alison Simard
    Media Relations
    Stern & Co.
    323-650-7117

    Investor Relations: Mike Flanigan or Ted Tackaberry
    Communication Initiatives
    888-724-0208
    IR@digitalfx.com

    Corporate Development
    Amy Black
    Founder and President
    VMdirect, L.L.C.
    702-743-9412

SOURCE  DigitalFX International, Inc.

Alison Simard, Media Relations, Stern & Co., +1-323-650-7117, for DigitalFX
International, Inc.; Investor Relations, Mike Flanigan or Ted Tackaberry,
Communication Initiatives, +1-888-724-0208, IR@digitalfx.com; Corporate
Development, Amy Black, Founder and President, VMdirect, L.L.C.,
+1-702-743-9412
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