HANOVER, MD / ACCESSWIRE / November 14, 2016 / Brekford Corp. (OTCQX: BFDI), a leading public safety and security technology service provider of automated traffic safety enforcement ("ATSE") solutions, parking enforcement solutions, and an end-to-end suite of technology equipment for public safety vehicle services, today announced its operating results for the third quarter of 2016.

Third Quarter Financial Highlights

• Revenue decreased to approximately $3.0 million, compared to $5.8 million in the same period of 2015;
• Gross profit margin increased to 22.9%, compared to 15.4% in the same period of 2015;
• ATSE services gross margin increased to 72.7%, compared to 64.5% in the same period of 2015;
• Vehicle services gross margin increased to 16.4%, compared to 8.5% in the same period of 2015;
• Operating expenses decreased to $820,449, compared to $883,213 in the same period of 2015;
• Operating income increased to $56,523, compared to $6,350 in the same period of 2015;
• Net loss increased to $270,556, compared to a loss of $248,997 in the same period of 2015.

Third Quarter Operational Highlights

• Cameras in Calvert County, Maryland completed a warning period and began issuing live citations;
• Terminated exclusive distribution agreement with local Mexico partner and initiated discussions for a direct agreement with the city of Saltillo, Mexico;
• Furthered discussions with several cities in Mexico that have expressed a desire to implement photo enforcement programs using proprietary U.S. technology;
• Won competitive solicitation with major federal agency for 5-year upfitting contract; RFP stipulated up to $7.5 million, non-guaranteed;
• Made significant process and operational improvements for vehicle services starting with new leadership in August 2016.

Management Comments

"Operating results for the third quarter of 2016 were mixed, with a decline in revenues that was offset by improved gross margins," commented Rod Hillman, President and Chief Operating Officer of Brekford Corp. "Although we had a significant revenue decrease as compared to the same quarter in 2015, gross profit was down only 1.4%, mainly due to improved gross margins driven by a higher concentration of e-ticketing and vehicle upfitting purchase orders. We are working toward reducing volatility of results for these products and services by expanding into adjacent markets in Washington D.C., Virginia, and federal government agencies. Just recently, we hired two industry veterans to bolster our business development and shop operations, to grow the sales order pipeline and improve throughput in the coming months."

"ATSE turnkey photo enforcement services continue to maintain high margins, with increased revenues in some of our existing U.S. contracts, despite lower revenues and continued challenges with our Saltillo, Mexico contract. Due to extended delays with implementation of enforcement procedures and other concerns regarding uncollected fine amounts, we elected to terminate the exclusive distribution agreement with our local representative in Saltillo. The Company has initiated discussions with the City of Saltillo in order to establish a direct contract to support operation of the cameras through the original term of the program, which expires at the end of 2017."

"Although our third quarter results fell short of internal expectations, we are pleased with the progress of existing ATSE contracts, with two systems installed just recently, and approximately 16 more systems planned for implementation in the coming months. Additionally, we are pursuing a number of new initiatives in the U.S. and Latin America, some of which are now in contract negotiation and others that have indicated vendor selection decisions will be made before year-end. Unfortunately we cannot control the timing of the decision making process, especially with larger cities and agencies," concluded Hillman.

About Brekford Corp.

Brekford Corp. provides state-of-the art public safety technology and automated traffic enforcement solutions to municipalities, the U.S. military, various federal entities and other public safety agencies throughout the United States. Its services include automated speed and red light camera enforcement programs, parking enforcement solutions and an end-to-end suite of technology and equipment for public safety vehicle upfitting. Brekford's combination of upfitting services, cutting-edge technology, and automated traffic enforcement services offers a unique 360-degree solution for law enforcement agencies and municipalities.

The Company is headquartered in Hanover, Maryland, and its common stock is traded on the OTC Markets under the symbol "BFDI." Additional information on Brekford can be accessed online at www.brekford.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Contact:

C. B. Brechin, CEO
(443) 557-0200
investors@brekford.com

SOURCE: Brekford Corp.