IA Global Hits Profitability for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2006

Date : 03/29/2007 @ 8:30AM
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Stock : IA Global (IAO)
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IA Global Hits Profitability for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2006

SAN FRANCISCO, March 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Summary of Operating Results from Continuing Operations

IA Global Inc. (AMEX:IAO) announced the following results for the three months ended December 31, 2006, as compared to the three months ended September 30, 2006:

* Revenues -- increased 73% to $7,742,000 from $4,483,000.

* Gross profit -- increased 100% to $7,778,000 from $3,879,000.

* Net profit from continuing operations -- $548,000 as compared to a net loss of $1,179,000.

* Net profit per share from continuing operations -- increased to $.01 per share from a net loss per share of $.01.

Key Accomplishments in Fourth Quarter

* Successfully negotiated a settlement with a Tier 1 Telecommunication company whereby Global Hotline recognized $2,870,000 in revenues and repaid $1,019,000 related to a contract that expired March 31, 2006.

* Successfully executed a new contract with a major international insurance company and recognized $728,000 in revenue during the three months ended December 31, 2006 and deferred $728,000 into fiscal year 2007.

* Successfully executed a new contract with a Tier 1 telecommunication company for the period January 1, 2007 to March 31, 2007. We expect this contract to be renewed.

* Stockholder's equity reached $9,259,000.

* Successfully closed the 36% equity investment in Australian Secured Financial Limited and received a dividend of $422,000.

The Company's CEO, Derek Schneideman, said, "We are pleased to announce that our 100% subsidiary, Global Hotline, reported profitable results for the three months ended December 31, 2006. Global Hotline is on an escalated revenue trajectory and has begun to demonstrate the operational efficiencies promised by the investments made in infrastructure and training during the first three quarters of 2006. With the new contract signed on January 1, 2007, and the strong fourth quarter results accruing from the contracts signed in 2006, we are confident that Global Hotline has achieved the point of sustainable and growing profitability."

The Company's CFO, Mark Scott, said, "I am pleased with the development of the Global Hotline business and the equity investment in Australian Secured Financial Limited. Both entities made substantial contributions to this profitable quarter and we look forward to even greater contribution in 2007."

At December 31, 2006, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $4,173,000, net working capital of $2,957,000 and stockholder's equity of $9,259,000.

Net Profit

The net profit increased to $216,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2006 from a net loss of $1,179,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2006 due to the expansion of the Global Hotline business. The net profit for the three months ended December 31, 2006 was net of a loss from discontinued operations of $332,000.

March 31, 2007 Results

The Company expects to report its results for the three months ended March 31, 2007 by May 15, 2007.

About IA Global, Inc.

IA Global, Inc. ("IA Global") operates as a holding company, executing to a narrow focused Mergers and Acquisitions strategy in the Pacific Rim region. Over time, IA Global expects to establish a broadly based network of subsidiary and majority-owned synergistic and complementary investments in the Japan, Australia, Singapore, the Philippines, India, and China markets. IA Global expects to enhance performance across all business metrics and deliver accelerating shareholder value.

IA Global owns 100% of Global Hotline. Operating exclusively in Japan, Global Hotline Inc.'s multiple call centers undertake telemarketing of telecommunications products and services, and a range of insurance products and services for several major corporations. IA Global owns 36% of Australian Secured Financial Limited which raises funds through the issuance of debentures in Australia and provides short term, secured, real property loans to businesses or investors in Australia.

For further information, contact: Investor Relations IA Global, Inc.

101 California Street, Suite 2450 San Francisco, CA 94111 415-946-8828(t) 415-946-8801(f) http://www.iaglobalinc.com/

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press release contains forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27a of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21e of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) regarding us and our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. Forward-looking statements in this report reflect the good faith judgment of our management and the statements are based on facts and factors as we currently know them. Forward- looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and actual results and outcomes may differ materially from the results and outcomes discussed in the forward-looking statements. Specifically, the comments concerning the Global Hotline contract renewal, 2007 revenue growth and 2007 deferred revenue are forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, as a result of either the matters set forth or incorporated in this report generally or certain economic and business factors, some of which may be beyond the control of IA Global. These factors include adverse economic conditions, entry of new and stronger competitors, inadequate capital to support our operations, projections of revenues and profitability for the significant contracts and the inability to negotiate a favorable settlement on the penalties. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of the press release.

IA GLOBAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

December 31, December 31, 2006 2005 ASSETS

CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents $4,172,889 $4,460,986 Marketable Securities 250,638 - Accounts receivable, net of reserves of $310,741 and $0, respectively 5,016,328 610,220 Prepaid expenses 523,733 430,334 Notes receivable 409,565 4,129,408 Other current assets 202,716 189,783 Deferred tax asset - - Assets from discontinued operations - 12,606,044 Total current assets 10,575,869 22,426,775

EQUIPMENT, NET 408,544 521,964

OTHER ASSETS Intangible assets, net 2,317,889 4,449,558 Equity investment in Australia Secured Financial Limited 7,146,386 - Other assets 1,190,820 735,859

$21,639,508 $28,134,156

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY

CURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts payable - trade $104,573 $496,448 Accrued liabilities 2,477,509 2,274,646 Consumption taxes received 264,514 294,947 Income taxes payable- foreign 416,724 825,000 Note payable - current portion of long term debt 3,058,229 - Deferred revenue 1,297,046 3,589,532 Liabilities of discontinued operations - 11,929,115 Total current liabilities 7,618,595 19,409,688

LONG TERM LIABILITIES: Long term debt 1,637,076 - Convertible debentures 3,125,000 2,708,333 4,762,076 2,708,333 STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY: Series A-1 Convertible Preferred Stock, $10,000 par value, 4,375 issued and outstanding (liquidation value $7,000) 7,000,000 - Series B Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 5,000 shares authorized - 0 - and 1,158 issued and outstanding, respectively (liquidation value $1,158,000) - 12 Common stock, $.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 109,165,157 and 97,425,181 issued and outstanding, respectively 1,091,651 974,251 Additional paid in capital 32,835,714 32,992,589 Accumulated deficit (31,431,914) (27,662,170) Treasury stock (50,000) (50,000) Accumulated other comprehensive loss (186,614) (238,547) Total stockholder's equity 9,258,837 6,016,135

$21,639,508 $28,134,156

IA GLOBAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Years Ended December 31, 2006 2005 2004

REVENUE $19,139,004 $15,744,686 $-

COST OF SALES 2,894,727 5,571,090 -

GROSS PROFIT 16,244,277 10,173,596 -

Selling, general and administrative expenses 19,066,699 9,693,106 1,096,503

OPERATING (LOSS) PROFIT (2,822,422) 480,490 (1,096,503)

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE): Interest income 92,307 52,460 9,364 Interest expense and amortization of beneficial conversion feature (850,873) (389,850) (19,511) Other income 178,640 120,750 90 Gain on equity investment in Australia Secured Financial Limited 69,540 - - Foreign currency transaction adjustment (129,448) (124,554) 24,680 Gain on sale of equity investment in QuikCAT Australia Pty Ltd - - 40,240 Loss on equity investment in QuikCAT Australia Pty Ltd - - (43,229) Total other income (expense) (639,834) (341,194) 11,634

(LOSS) PROFIT FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES (3,462,256) 139,296 (1,084,869)

Income taxes - current provision 515,000 825,000 -

NET LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS (3,977,256) (685,704) (1,084,869)

DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS Gain from disposal of discontinued operations 463,375 307,885 - Gain (loss) from discontinued operations 76,054 (1,393,531) (358,166) Loss on impairment of note receivable from sale of discontinued operations (331,917) (300,000) - Total gain (loss) from discontinued operations 207,512 (1,385,646) (358,166)

NET LOSS $(3,769,744) $(2,071,350) $(1,443,035)

Basic and Diluted Loss Per share of Common- Basic and diluted loss per share from continuing operations $(0.04) $(0.01) $(0.01) Basic and diluted loss per share from discontinued operations - (0.02) - Total basic and diluted loss per share $(0.03) $(0.02) $(0.02)

Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding - Basic and diluted 107,718,970 90,496,230 75,914,127

IA GLOBAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Years Ended December 31, 2006 2005 2004

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net loss $(3,769,744) $(2,071,350) $(1,443,035) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 1,979,875 1,191,225 1,623 Amortization of beneficial conversion feature 416,667 208,332 - Amortization of financing cost - 44,444 - Stock based compensation 122,007 - - Common stock issued for services - 6,000 - Impairment of note receivable for sale of discontinued operation 331,917 - - (Gain) on disposal of discontinued operation - - (40,240) Stock issued for services - - 13,500 Equity loss from investment in QuikCAT Australia Pty Ltd - - 43,229 Gain on equity investment in Australia Secured Financial Limited (69,540) - - Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable (4,406,108) 1,215,499 - Notes receivable (247,568) 76,699 - Prepaid expenses (93,399) 20,665 (76,524) Other current assets (12,933) 33,584 366,705 Deferred tax asset - - - Other assets (454,961) (243,093) - Accounts payable - trade (391,875) 360,269 11,489 Accrued liabilities (49,649) 71,055 (59,927) Net consumption tax payable (115,443) 257,923 - Income taxes payable - foreign 163,604 825,000 - Deferred revenue (2,292,486) (606,961) - Net cash (used in) provided by continuing operations (8,889,636) 1,389,291 (1,183,180) Loss from discontinued operations (539,429) 1,246,583 335,741 Net cash used in discontinued operations (854,895) (1,620,497) (1,124,587) Net cash used in discontinued operations from debt - (6,169,717) - Net decrease (increase) in assets of discontinued operations 12,606,044 1,164,035 (7,440,457) Net (decrease) increase in liabilities of discontinued operations (11,939,787) 1,017,092 5,067,880 NET CASH USED IN OPERATIONS (9,617,703) (2,973,213) (4,344,603)

CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Capital expenditures (221,656) (367,476) (5,220) Capital expenditures from discontinued operations - (51,912) - Repayment of loan receivable from QUIKCAT Australia Pty Ltd - 150,000 - Proceeds from sale of QUIKCAT business unit and note receivable - 200,000 - Proceeds from sale of Fan Club Entertainment Co Ltd - 185,000 - Repayment of loan receivable from sale of Fan Club Entertainment Co Ltd - 445,680 - Repayment of loan receivable from affiliate of controlling shareholder group 3,394,000 2,242,475 - Proceeds from sale of Rex Tokyo Co, Ltd. 1,300,000 - - Cash portion used in acquisition of Investment - Australian Secured Financial Limited (250,000) - - Purchase of marketable securities (250,638) - - Loan to affiliate of controlling shareholder group - (5,672,994) - Cash of Rex Tokyo Co Ltd (discontinued operation) immediately following acquisition - - 1,934,839 Purchase of discontinued operation- Rex Tokyo Co Ltd - - (941,000) Purchase of discontinued operation- IA Global Acquisition Co - - (700,000) Note receivable from sale of discontinued operation - QuikCAT Australia Pty Ld - - (150,000) Cash from Global Hotline, Inc. on date of acquisition - 1,240,037 - NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES 3,971,706 (1,629,190) 138,619

CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Proceeds from long term debt 9,276,671 - - Repayments of long term debt (4,581,366) (593,662) - Proceeds from cash dividend from investment in Australia Secured Financial Limited 425,666 - - Proceeds from issuance of convertible debentures - 3,483,000 - Proceeds from long term debt- discontinued operations - 7,572,100 - Repayment of long term debt- discontinued operations - (674,954) - Repayment of long term debt- discontinued operations - related party - (727,429) - Proceeds from issuance of common stock - 59,500 - Proceeds from loan payable - related party - - 1,500,000 Discontinued operations - Rex Tokyo Co Ltd - - 788,846 Proceeds from subscription receivable - - 400,000 Proceeds from issuance of common stock - - 1,130,000 Proceeds from exercise of stock options 80,000 - 40,000 NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 5,200,971 9,118,555 3,858,846

NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (445,026) 4,516,152 (347,138)

EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH 156,929 (414,340) 50,773

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of year 4,460,986 359,174 655,539

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of year $4,172,889 $4,460,986 $359,174

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: Interest paid $67,563 $17,447 $- Taxes paid $233,528 $2,504 $-

Non-cash investing and financing activities: Common stock surrendered to company in payment of note receivable $241,494 $- $- Conversion of Series B Preferred stock into common stock $115,800 $- $- Adjustment of intangible asset due to recognition of tax asset related to NOL carryforward from acquisition of Global Hotline, Inc. $486,870 $- $- Issuance of Preferred Stock for acquisition of Investment - Australian Secured Financial Limited $7,000,000 $- $- Common stock issued for Global Hotline, Inc. $- $3,097,500 $- Beneficial conversion feature recognized with issuance of convertible debentures $- $1,250,000 $- Issuance of loan receivable for sale of Fan Club Entertainment Co Ltd $- $755,000 $- Issuance of loan receivable for sale of QUIKCAT business unit $- $200,000 $- Common stock issued for Rex Tokyo Co Ltd $- $- $138,600 Conversion of debt to equity $- $- $1,533,001 Contribution of debt to equity $- $- $101,629 Conversion of liability to equity $- $- $13,500

DATASOURCE: IA Global Inc.

CONTACT: Investor Relations: IA Global, Inc., +1-415-946-8828,

+1-415-946-8801 - fax,

Web site: http://www.iaglobalinc.com/

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