Research Solutions, Inc. (RSSS) SEC Filing 10-Q Quarterly report for the period ending Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Exhibit 99.1

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Research Solutions Reports Preliminary Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2020 Results

Company Expects to Report $4.4 million of Annual Recurring Revenue

ENCINO, Calif., August 26, 2020

Based on preliminary unaudited information, Research Solutions expects total revenue in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 to increase 5.5% to approximately $7.9 million compared to $7.5 million in the same quarter last year. Platform subscription revenue is expected to increase 33% to approximately $1.1 million. Annual recurring revenue is expected to increase 38% to approximately $4.4 million (see the company's definition of annual recurring revenue below), and the number of paid platform deployments is expected to increase 33% to 401. Net income is expected to be approximately breakeven, with Adjusted EBITDA of approximately $145,000. In addition, Research Solutions expects transaction revenue to increase 2% to approximately $6.8 million.

Cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2020, are expected to amount to approximately $9.3 million compared to $8.2 million at March 31, 2020. As of June 30, 2020 the company had no long-term liabilities or other debt and full access to a revolving line of credit for the lesser of $2.5 million, or 80% of eligible accounts receivable..

"Our preliminary fourth quarter results reflect continued momentum in our Platforms business, as more users find value in the offering, which was strengthened through our recent launch of Article Galaxy+” said Peter Derycz, President and CEO of Research Solutions. “We are also pleased to increase our cash position while remaining debt-free.”