FORM 6-K
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of November, 2006
Commission File Number |
000-30224 |
CRYPTOLOGIC INC.
55 St. Clair Avenue West, 3rd Floor
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M4V 2Y7
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: November 1, 2006 |
CRYPTOLOGIC INC.
Lewis N. Rose President and Chief Executive Officer
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Symbol: TSX: CRY; NASDAQ: CRYP; LSE: CRP |
CRYPTOLOGIC MAINTAINS QUARTERLY DIVIDEND AT US$0.12
PER SHARE
November 1, 2006 (Toronto, ON) CryptoLogic Inc., a leading software developer to the global Internet gaming market, announced today that its Board of Directors has declared the companys quarterly dividend of US$0.12 per common share, which is unchanged from the previous two quarters. The dividend represents an increased payout rate of future earnings, which are expected to be affected in the near term as the companys licensees no longer accept bets from US players.
CryptoLogic has demonstrated a track record of strong revenue generation, consistent earnings and positive cash flow. The decision to increase the dividend payout rate reflects CryptoLogics ongoing confidence in its business.
The dividend will be paid on December 15, 2006 to shareholders of record as at December 8, 2006. The ex-dividend date will be December 6, 2006.
About CryptoLogic® (www.cryptologic.com)
Focused on integrity and innovation, CryptoLogic Inc. is a world-leading, blue-chip public developer and supplier of Internet gaming software. Its leadership in regulatory compliance makes it one of the very few companies with gaming software that is certified to strict standards similar to land-based gaming. WagerLogic Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of CryptoLogic, is responsible for the licensing of its gaming software and services to customers worldwide. For information on WagerLogic®, visit www.wagerlogic.com.
CryptoLogics common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: CRY), on the NASDAQ Global Select Market (symbol: CRYP), and on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange (symbol: CRP).
TEL (416) 545-1455 FAX (416) 545-1454
55 ST. CLAIR AVENUE WEST, 3RD FLOOR, TORONTO, CANADA M4V 2Y7
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For more information, please contact:
CryptoLogic, (416) 545-1455 |
Argyle Rowland Communications, (416) 968-7311 (North American media only) |
Rick Wadsworth, Director of Communications |
Karen Passmore, ext. 228/ kpassmore@argylerowland.com |
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Dan Tisch, ext. 223/dtisch@argylerowland.com |
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Corfin Communications (UK media only) |
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Ben Hunt, +44 207 929 8985 |
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Neil Thapar, +44 207 929 8999 |
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Harry Chathli, +44 207 979 8980 |
CRYPTOLOGIC FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT DISCLAIMER:
Statements in this press release, which are not historical are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, risks associated with the Companys financial condition and prospects, legal risks associated with Internet gaming and risks of governmental legislation and regulation, risks associated with market acceptance and technological changes, risks associated with dependence on licensees and key licensees, risks relating to international operations, risks associated with competition and other risks detailed in the Companys filings with securities regulatory authorities. These risks may cause results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.