Lingo Media Reports Net Income of $993,552 or $0.04 per Share for Second Quarter 2015

TORONTO, ON--(Marketwired - August 27, 2015) - Lingo Media Corporation (TSX VENTURE: LM)(LMDCF) ("Lingo Media" or the "Company"), an EdTech company that is 'Changing the way the world learns English' through innovative online and print-based technologies and solutions, today announces its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2015. For the quarter, the Company reported revenue of $1.79 Million and net comprehensive income of $993,552 or $0.04 per share. All figures are reported in Canadian Dollars, and are in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards unless otherwise noted.

Michael Kraft, President & CEO of Lingo Media, stated, "We are pleased to report record financial results for the second quarter of 2015. This performance is attributable to an increase in revenue from digital learning which increased approximately 776% year-over-year. In the quarter, digital revenue as a percentage of total revenue was greater than print-based revenue for the first time in our operating history. This is a direct result of our enhanced sales and marketing effort which led to securing new sales contracts in Colombia, Mexico, Peru and other Latin American markets. The EdTech market for English language learning continues to present us with favourable sales growth opportunities in Latin America and globally."

Operational Highlights

• Print-Based English Language Learning:

• Online English Language Learning:

Michael Kraft continued, "During the second half of 2015, we expect our revenue growth and profitability to trend in a similar fashion as to the first half of 2015. We look forward to providing our shareholders with updates as we continue to achieve sales and earnings milestones."

Financial Highlights for the Second Quarter Ended June 30, 2015

Second Quarter Ended June 30	2015	2014
Revenue	$ 1,794,659	$ 877,879
Operating expenses	422,569	319,430
Amortization, share-based payments and depreciation	183,145	148,535
Finance charges, taxes and foreign exchange	209,842	192,281
Total expenses	815,556	660,246
Net profit	979,103	217,633
Total comprehensive income	$ 993,552	$ 200,534
Earnings per share	$ 0.04	$ 0.01

• Revenue for the second quarter ended June 30, 2015 totalled $1,794,659 compared to $877,879 for the same period in 2014, a 104% increase.

• Operating expenses for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 totalled $422,569 as compared to $319,430 for the same period in 2014, due to expanded sales and marketing initiatives.

• Net profit for the quarter was $979,103 as compared to $217,633 for the same period in 2014, primarily a result of an increase in revenue of $916,780.

• Total comprehensive income for the quarter was $993,552 or $0.04 earnings per share based on 25.9 million shares compared to a total comprehensive income of $200,534 or $0.01 earnings per share based on 21.8 million shares for the same period in 2014.

• Income before amortization, share-based payments, depreciation, finance charges and taxes was $1,372,090 compared to $558,449 in 2014.

Financial Highlights for the Six Month Period Ended June 30, 2015

Six Month Period Ended June 30	2015	2014
Revenue	$ 2,446,286	$ 1,113,930
Operating expenses	742,032	594,874
Amortization, share-based payments and depreciation	394,143	281,685
Finance charges, taxes and foreign exchange	105,579	72,604
Total expenses	1,241,754	949,163
Net profit	1,204,532	164,767
Total comprehensive income	$ 1,140,150	$ 18,969
Earnings per share	$ 0.05	$ 0.00

• Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2015 totalled $2,446,286 compared to $1,113,930 for the same period in 2014, a 120% increase.

• Operating expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2015 totalled $742,032 as compared to $594,874 for the same period in 2014, a result of expanded sales and marketing initiatives.

• Net profit for the six months was $1,204,532 as compared to net profit $164,767 for the same period in 2014 is primarily attributed to the revenue increase of $1,332,356.

• Total comprehensive income for the six months was $1,140,150 or $0.05 earnings per share based on 23.3 million shares compared to a total comprehensive income of $18,969 or $0.00 earnings per share based on 21.8 million shares for the same period in 2014.

• Income before amortization, share-based payments, depreciation, finance charges and taxes was $1,704,254 compared to $519,056 in 2014.

The unaudited interim financial statements for the period ended June 30, 2015 and Management Discussion & Analysis are available at www.sedar.com.

About Lingo Media (TSX VENTURE: LM)(LMDCF)
Lingo Media is an EdTech company that is 'Changing the way the world learns English' through the combination of education with technology. The Company provides online and print-based solutions through its two distinct business units: ELL Technologies and Lingo Learning. ELL Technologies is a global English language learning online training and assessment company. Lingo Learning is a print-based publisher of English language learning programs in China.

Lingo Media has formed successful relationships with key government and industry organizations, establishing a strong presence in China's education market of more than 300 million students. The Company is extending its global reach, with an initial market expansion into Latin America and continues to expand its product offerings and technology applications.

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