HAWTHORNE, N.Y., May 8, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SmartPros Ltd. (Nasdaq:SPRO), a leader in the field of accredited professional education and corporate training, today reported results for the three month period ending March 31, 2012. A conference call to discuss earnings is scheduled for Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at 8:30 a.m. ET.
For the three months ending March 31, 2012, compared to March 31, 2011:
- Net revenues of $3.01 million, compared to $3.05 million
- Operating loss of $657,000, compared to operating loss of $668,000
- Gross profit margin of 55.4 percent, compared to 55.7 percent
- Net loss of $423,000, or $0.09 per diluted share, compared to net loss of $429,000, or $0.09 per diluted share
| RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO EBITDA | MARCH 31, | |
| 2012 | 2011 | |
| Net loss | $ (423,239) | $ (429,388) |
| Income tax (benefit) | (228,353) | (240,000) |
| Depreciation and amortization | 272,219 | 257,572 |
| Interest and dividend income, (net) | (5,960) | (2,779) |
| EBITDA | $ (385,333) | $ (414,595) |
As of March 31, 2012, the Company had approximately $5.92 million in cash and cash equivalents, $4.72 million in deferred revenue, stockholders' equity of $11.59 million, and no debt.
"Our first quarter numbers as compared to last year are very similar," said Allen Greene, SmartPros Chairman and CEO. "Despite the narrow decline in net revenues, we also narrowed both the net loss and the operating loss in the first quarter of 2012, as compared to the first quarter of 2011, with ongoing cost control. As we have stated in the past, our first quarter will show a loss as a result of very little income from our live training businesses in the first quarter of each year. We have started to increase both our inside and outside sales staff in anticipation of a turnaround in the economy. As noted in our end-of-year earnings release and conference call, we continue to look for growth opportunities through acquisitions and through new product development."
"Based on our solid cash position, balance sheet and current cash needs, the board has declared a $.0125 dividend per common share payable on July 6, 2012, to shareholders of record on June 15, 2012," Greene added. "This marks our tenth consecutive quarterly dividend. While we hope to continue to make quarterly dividends, we must caution that any future dividend will be affected by our results and by our ongoing requirement for cash to make acquisitions, which continues to be our primary goal."
SmartPros will host a teleconference tomorrow morning, Wednesday, May 9, beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET, and invites all interested parties to join management in a discussion regarding the company's financial results, corporate progression and other meaningful developments. The conference call can be accessed by dialing 1-866-225-8754. A replay of the call will be available on the company's Web site at http://ir.smartpros.com.
SMARTPROS LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
|
March 31, 2012 |
December 31, 2011 |
|
| (Unaudited) | (Audited) | |
| ASSETS | ||
| Current Assets: | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $5,924,634 | $6,281,725 |
| Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of approximately $20,000 and $39,000 at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively | 1,205,141 | 1,868,063 |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 456,238 | 334,826 |
| Current income tax benefit | 230,000 | — |
| Total Current Assets | 7,816,013 | 8,484,614 |
| Property and equipment, net | 667,386 | 645,325 |
| Goodwill | 3,375,257 | 3,375,257 |
| Other intangibles, net | 3,728,977 | 3,933,738 |
| Other assets, including restricted cash of $75,000 | 104,515 | 92,965 |
| Deferred tax asset | 1,290,000 | 1,290,000 |
| Investment in joint venture, at cost | 2,367 | 2,742 |
| 9,168,502 | 9,340,027 | |
| Total Assets | $16,984,515 | $17,824,641 |
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||
| Current Liabilities: | ||
| Accounts payable | $261,709 | $712,978 |
| Accrued expenses | 281,125 | 338,713 |
| Dividend payable | 59,965 | 60,749 |
| Deferred revenue | 4,724,522 | 4,606,255 |
| Total Current Liabilities | 5,327,321 | 5,718,695 |
| Other liabilities | 69,870 | 66,504 |
| COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES | ||
| Stockholders' Equity: | ||
| Preferred stock, $.001 par value, authorized 1,000,000 shares, 0 shares issued and outstanding | — | — |
| Common stock, $.0001 par value, authorized 30,000,000 shares, 5,615,433 shares issued as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 respectively; and 4,797,231 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively | 562 | 562 |
| Additional paid-in capital | 17,485,396 | 17,514,275 |
| Accumulated (deficit) | (3,504,917) | (3,081,678) |
| Common stock in treasury, at cost – 818,202 shares at March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively | (2,393,717) | (2,393,717) |
| Total Stockholders' Equity | 11,587,324 | 12,039,442 |
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $16,984,515 | $17,824,641 |
SMARTPROS LTD. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of
Operations (Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended | ||
| March 31, | ||
| 2012 | 2011 | |
| Net revenues | $3,008,195 | $3,054,596 |
| Cost of revenues | 1,342,097 | 1,352,758 |
| Gross profit | 1,666,098 | 1,701,838 |
| Operating Expenses: | ||
| Selling, general and administrative | 2,051,056 | 2,112,558 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 272,219 | 257,572 |
| 2,323,275 | 2,370,130 | |
| Operating loss | (657,177) | (668,292) |
| Other Income (Expense): | ||
| Interest income (net) | 5,960 | 2,779 |
| Equity loss from joint venture | (375) | (3,875) |
| 5,585 | (1,096) | |
| Loss before income tax | (651,592) | (669,388) |
| Benefit from income tax | 228,353 | 240,000 |
| Net loss | $ (423,239) | $ (429,388) |
| Net loss per common share: | ||
| Basic net loss per common share | $ (0.09) | $ (0.09) |
| Diluted net loss per common share | $ (0.09) | $ (0.09) |
| Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding: | ||
| Basic | 4,797,231 | 4,878,807 |
| Diluted | 4,797,231 | 4,878,807 |
About SmartPros
Founded in 1981, SmartPros Ltd. is an industry leader in the field of accredited professional education and corporate training. Its products and services are primarily focused in the accredited professional areas of corporate accounting, financial management, public accounting, governmental and not-for-profit accounting, financial services, banking, engineering, legal, ethics and compliance, and information technology. SmartPros is a leading provider of professional education products to Fortune 500 companies, as well as the major firms and associations in each of its professional markets. SmartPros provides education and content publishing and development services in a variety of media including Web, CD-ROM, video and live seminars and events. Our subscription libraries feature hundreds of course titles and 2,300+ hours of accredited education. SmartPros' proprietary Professional Education Center (PEC) Learning Management System (LMS) offers enterprise distribution and administration of education content and information. In addition, SmartPros produces a popular news and information portal for accounting and finance professionals serving more than one million ads and distributing more than 200,000 subscriber email newsletters each month. SmartPros' network of Web sites averages more than 900,000 monthly visits, serving a user base of more than one million profiled members. Visit: www.smartpros.com
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