BNET Industries
Market Cap:$75.9M
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$50.9M
- Public
- US
Dow Jones Description
Global Traffic Network Inc. is a Delaware corporation that, through its two wholly-owned operating subsidiaries, provides customized traffic and news reports to affiliated radio and television stations, in exchange for commercial airtime inventory. Our wholly-owned subsidiary, The Australian Traffic Network Pty Limited, is the largest provider of traffic reporting services to the television and radio broadcast industries in Australia. The Australian Traffic Network also provides news reports to the radio market. Operating from Sydney, with sales offices in Melbourne and Brisbane, The Australian Traffic Network covers 5 metropolitan areas and over 10 major regional centres. Our other subsidiary, Global Traffic Canada, Inc., operating through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Canadian Traffic Network ULC, operates from Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg, Toronto, Hamilton and Montreal, with possible expansion into Ottawa in the near future. The Canadian Traffic Network also features 3 sales offices; Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver.
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President
William L. YdeNumber of Employees 139
Peer Companies
NAICS Code News Syndicates: 519110
Recent Events
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Global Traffic Network Fiscal First Quarter 2010 Conference Call Scheduled for November 9, 2009
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Global Traffic Network Swings To Loss In Q4 - Update
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Global Traffic Network Announces Additional Information with Regards to UK Acquisition Earn-Out
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Global Traffic Network F2Q09 (Qtr End 1/31/09) Earnings Call Transcript
Question-and-Answer SessionOperator Operator Instructions Your first question comes from Mark Smith – Feltl & Company. Mark Smith – Feltl & Company Can you tell me where you are on mobile traffic network and also where you ran on expenses this quarter as kind of a good run rate to...
Global Traffic Network, Inc. F1Q09 (Qtr End 9/30/08) Earnings Call Transcript
Question-and-Answer Session Operator Operator Instructions Your first question comes from Jason Helfstein - Oppenheimer & Co. Jason Helfstein - Oppenheimer & Co. Can you guys maybe first just talk about Canada. Obviously from a revenue standpoint that business looked like it took a meaningful step backwards. Can...
Global Traffic Network, Inc. F4Q08 (Qtr End 06/30/08) Earnings Call Transcript
Question-and-Answer Session Operator Operator Instructions Your first question comes from Jason Helfstein – Oppenheimer & Co. Jason Helfstein – Oppenheimer & Co. The first question, have you added or is UBC willing to add any sales people ahead of the close or are they still operating with...
Global Traffic F2Q08 (Qtr End 12/31/07) Earnings Call Transcript
Question-and-Answer Session Operator The question and answer session will be conducted electronically. Operator Instructions We’ll pause for a moment to assemble the queue. We’ll take our first question from Rich Ryan with Felti. Richard Ryan – Felti & Company Can you talk...
AP - Investor Alert for Global Traffic Network Inc.
M2 PRESSWIRE-2 July 2007-Growth Stock News: AP - Investor Alert for Global Traffic Network Inc.C1994-2007 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:02072007 Great, just what we need: more traffic. Global Traffic Network GTN provides customized traffic reports to 65 radio stations in nearly 20...
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Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Scott E. Cody | Cfo and Coo |
| Gary L. Worobow | Executive Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs |
| Dale C. Arfman | Co-Founder, Treasurer & Secretary |
| Gary O. Benson | Independent Director |
| Ivan N. Shulman | Executive Vice President & Director, Intl Sales |
| Robert L. Johander | Independent Director |
| Shane E. Coppola | Independent Director |
| Todd Fromer | Manager, IR |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| William L. Yde | Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President |
| Gary S Worobow | Board of Directors |
| Stuart R. Romenesko | Board of Directors |
| William M. Mower | Board of Directors |
William L. Yde III has served as Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Global Traffic Network since its inception in May 2005. Mr. Yde founded The Australia Traffic Network on June 20, 1997 and has served as its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since its inception. Prior to forming The Australia Traffic Network, in 1994, Mr. Yde founded Milwaukee Traffic Network, and expanded its operations to create traffic networks in Milwaukee, Oklahoma City, Omaha and Albuquerque before selling them in 1996 to Metro Networks, Inc., now a wholly owned subsidiary of Westwood One, Inc. Currently, Milwaukee Traffic Network's sole purpose is to provide consulting services to Australia Traffic Network pursuant to a management agreement which will terminate on the first day of the month following the effective date of the offering. In 1999, Mr. Yde co-founded Nihon (Japan) Traffic Network, a Japanese entity ("Japan Traffic Network"), and served as its Chief Executive Officer and as a director on its board from 1999 to January 2002, at which time the company suspended operations. Mr. Yde is a former CPA who earned a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Indiana University.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Global Traffic Network, Inc. | Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President | Current |
| Indiana University | Bachelor of Arts In Accounting | Former |
Scott E. Cody has served as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Global traffic Network since joining the company in June 2005. Previously, Mr. Cody held various positions with Metro Networks, Inc., serving as Vice President of Finance from 1997 to June 2002 and Senior Vice President of Business Development from July 2002 to June 2005. Prior to joining Metro Networks, Inc., Mr. Cody was Vice President of Finance for Tele-Media Broadcasting Company. Mr. Cody earned a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting/Finance from Juniata College.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Metro Networks, Inc. | Vice President of Finance | Former |
| Juniata College | Bachelor of Arts In Accounting, Finance | Former |
Gary L. Worobow has been a member of our Board of Directors since December 2006. Mr. Worobow serves as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Five S Capital Management, Inc. Previously, Mr. Worobow was with Westwood One, Inc. where he served as Executive Vice President, Business Affairs and Business Development from 2003 through 2006, and as Senior Vice President and General Counsel from 1999 through 2002. Mr. Worobow was a founder and General Counsel of Columbus Capital Partners, LLC from 2002 through 2003. In addition, Mr. Worobow held the positions of Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Board Member for Metro Networks, Inc. from 1995 to 1999.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Global Traffic Network, Inc. | Executive Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs | Current |
| Columbus Capital Partners | Founder | Former |
| Columbus Capital Partners | General Counsel | Former |
| Global Traffic Network, Inc. | Board of Directors | Former |
Dale C. Arfman has served as Treasurer and Secretary of Global traffic Network since September 2005. Mr. Arfman has been with The Australia Traffic Network since 1999 as its Chief Financial Officer. In 1999, Mr. Arfman was a co-founder of Japan Traffic Network and served as its Chief Financial Officer and as a member of its board of directors from 1999 to January 2002, at which time the company suspended operations. From 1996 to 1999, Mr. Arfman contributed to the development of traffic networks in Oklahoma City, Albuquerque and Omaha as an officer of Milwaukee Traffic Network. Prior to his involvement in the traffic business, Mr. Arfman was a loan officer with Bank One Indianapolis. Mr. Arfman earned an MBA in Finance from Indiana University.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Global Traffic Network, Inc. | Co-Founder, Treasurer & Secretary | Current |
| Global Traffic Network, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Bank One Corp | Loan Officer | Former |
| Indiana University | MBA In Finance | Former |
Gary O. Benson has been a member of the Board of Directors of Global Traffic Network since September 30, 2005. Mr. Benson currently serves as President, Treasurer and Broker of Twin Town Realty, Inc., a real estate brokerage firm, positions he has held since 1964. He has also served as the General Partner of Goben Enterprises LP; a general investment firm, since 1995, and as Chief Executive Officer and President of Transcontinental Acceptance Corporation, which currently engages in exercise equipment leasing, since 1995. Mr. Benson earned a degree in economic and business finance from Saint Cloud State University.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Global Traffic Network, Inc. | Independent Director | Current |
| Global Traffic Network, Inc. | Member of the Board of Directors of Global Traffic Network | Current |
| Saint Cloud State University | Degree In Economic and Business Finance | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| The Sports House | Owner | Current |
| Global Traffic Network, Inc. | Executive Vice President & Director, Intl Sales | Current |
| The University of Alabama | Bachelor of Arts In Advertising | Former |
Robert L. Johander has been a member of the Board of Directors of Global Traffic Network and served as Vice-Chairman since September 30, 2005. Mr. Johander co-founded ValueVision International, Inc., in 1990 and served as its Chief Executive Officer until 1998 and as its Chairman until 1999. In 1999, Mr. Johander co-founded Japan Traffic Network and served on its board of directors from 1999 to January 2002, at which time the company suspended operations. Mr. Johander has been retired since January 2002. Mr. Johander attended the University of Minnesota.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Global Traffic Network, Inc. | Independent Director | Current |
| Global Traffic Network, Inc. | Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors | Current |
| Global Traffic Network, Inc. | Board of Directors | Former |
| University of Minnesota | Former |
Shane Coppola is the Chairman and CEO of American Skating Entertainment Centers, LLC. Mr. Coppola also serves on the board of directors of Global Traffic Network, Inc. (NASDAQ: GNET) CAA Sports Media Ventures, and FirstSpin, Inc. From 2003 through 2005, Shane Coppola was the President, Chief Executive Officer, and Member of the Board of Directors of Westwood One, Inc., the leading provider of national programming and local content to the radio and television industries. Mr. Coppola oversaw all aspects of the Company's operations, which generated more than $560 million in revenue
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Polar Ice Ventures, LLC | Chairman and CEO | Current |
| Metro Networks, Inc. | President & CEO | Current |
| Global Traffic Network, Inc. | Independent Director | Current |
| Radio Symposium | Current | |
| Firstspin, Inc | Board of Directors | Current |
| Global Traffic Network, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Polar Ice Ventures, LLC | Currently the Managing Member of American Skating Centers | Current |
| Westwood One, Inc. | Chief Executive Officer | Former |
| Westwood One Radio Networks | CEO | Former |
| Westwood One, Inc. | President | Former |
| Metro Networks, Inc. | Executive Vice President | Former |
| Westwood One, Inc. | Executive Vice President | Former |
| Global Traffic Network, Inc. | Executive Vice President | Former |
| Columbus Capital Partners | Founder | Former |
| Columbus Capital Partners | Managing Partner | Former |
| The Toronto-Dominion Bank | Former | |
| Metro Networks, Inc. | Director | Former |
| Westwood One, Inc. | Director | Former |
| University of Rochester | Mba | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Global Traffic Network, Inc. | Manager, IR | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Westwood One, Inc. | Former | |
| Columbus Capital Partners | Founder | Former |
| Columbus Capital Partners | General Counsel | Former |
Mr. Romenesko serves as a Strategic Advisor to Petters Group Worldwide, LLC, a private company focused on creating, developing and investing in companies that manufacture, procure and market merchandising solutions for key growth markets. Prior to assuming this role, Mr. Romenesko served as the Company's Chief Financial Officer since 2002, and has also served in such capacities as its President and interim CEO. From January of 2000 to October 2002, Mr. Romenesko was Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, co-Founder and Director of Magnum Technologies Inc. From January 1994 to June 1999, he served as Senior Vice President Finance, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Assistant Secretary for ValueVision International, Inc., also known as ShopNBC. Mr. Romenesko, a Certified Public Accountant, has held various positions at both regional and international accounting firms. In addition, Mr. Romenesko is a director of uBid.com Holdings, Inc. (UBHI.OB) a public Internet auction company.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ubid, Inc. | Director | Current |
| Global Traffic Network, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Magnum Technologies Inc. | Chief Financial Officer | Former |
| Magnum Technologies Inc. | Executive Vice President | Former |
| Magnum Technologies Inc. | Co-Founder | Former |
| Magnum Technologies Inc. | Director | Former |
| Marquette University | B.S. In Accounting | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Global Traffic Network, Inc. | Board of Directors | Current |
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