Q3 Revenues Up 8% YOY to $15.8M; non GAAP Net Income Up to $1.9M
or $0.06 per share
9 Mo. Revenues Up 10% to $46.9M; non GAAP Net Income Up to $3.6M
or $0.11 per share
OR YEHUDA, Israel, Nov. 10, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. (Nasdaq:MGIC), a leading provider of application platform and business and process integration solutions, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008.
Financial Results for the Third Quarter
Revenues for the third quarter of 2008 were $15.8 million, an increase of 8% compared to $14.7 million for the third quarter of 2007. Gross margin for the third quarter rose to 58% from 52% in the same period of 2007, reflecting an increasing proportion of higher-margin license sales in the mix of revenues.
On the basis of U.S. GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures), operating income for the third quarter of 2008 was $1.6 million, an eight-fold increase compared to $0.2 million recorded in the third quarter of 2007. Net income for the third quarter of 2008 totaled $1.7 million, or $0.05 per share. This compared to net income of $0.8 million, or $0.02 per share, for the parallel period of 2007, which included a contribution of $0.7 million, or $0.02 per share, from discontinued operations.
In accordance with U.S. GAAP, the results of the Company's divested subsidiary, Advanced Answers On Demand (AAOD) (sold in the fourth quarter of 2007) were excluded from the operating results of the third quarter of 2007, and recorded instead as "Net income from discontinued operations."
On a non-GAAP basis, operating income for the third quarter was $1.8 million, an increase of 385% compared to operating income of $0.4 million in the same period of 2007. Net income for the third quarter was $1.9 million, or $0.06 per share. This compared to net income of $0.9 million, or $0.03 per share, recorded in the third quarter of 2007, which included a contribution of $0.7 million, or $0.02 per share, from discontinued operations.
Results for the Nine-Month Period
Revenues for the nine month period ended September 30, 2008 were $46.9 million, an increase of 10% compared with $42.8 million recorded in the first nine months of 2007.
On the basis of U.S. GAAP, operating income for the nine month period ended September 30, 2008 more than doubled to $3.1 million compared to $1.1 million recorded in the same period of 2007. Net income for the nine month period increased by 32% to $3.4 million, or $0.11 per share, compared to $2.6 million, or $0.08 per share, recorded in the parallel period of 2007. Net income for the nine month period of 2007 included a contribution of $1.7 million, or $0.06 per share, from discontinued operations.
On a non-GAAP basis, operating income for the nine month period was $3.3 million, an increase of 190% compared to operating income of $1.1 million in the same period of 2007. Net income for the period was $3.6 million, or $0.11 per share, compared to net income of $2.8 million, or $0.09 per share, in the comparable period of 2007, which included a contribution of $1.9 million, or $0.06 per share, from discontinued operations.
Comments of Management
Commenting on the results, Guy Bernstein, Active Chairman of Magic Software said, "We are pleased to report another strong quarter for Magic Software, a period during which we achieved on-track growth in both our top-line and bottom-line results despite the volatility of the global economy and our target markets."
"These positive results validate our strategy of developing cost-effective, value-added solutions that maximize the return of existing IT investments, making them attractive to customers in all types of macroeconomic cycles. Now, with good financials and a healthy balance sheet, we have expanded our strategic avenues and are well positioned to pursue options for organic and/or inorganic growth. At the same time, although we are pleased with our financial momentum and remain optimistic regarding the future, we continue to closely monitor the economic climate and to consider ways to address the specific needs of our partners and customers," concluded Mr. Bernstein.
uniPaaS: Successful Launch and Initial Adoption
In July, the Company introduced its new flagship uniPaaS platform to existing ecosystems and top-tier industry players. By providing an increased level of customer support and mentoring, the Company has succeeded in securing a significant and growing base of partners and customers who are now migrating their solutions from client/server to RIA architecture. The Company has also succeeded in generating a significant level of interest from new prospects. This is particularly visible in Japan where the product was first introduced. Today, a number of top-tier Japanese corporations have adopted Magic Software's RIA platform.
Magic Software's Added Value: Maximizing Return from Existing Investments
The underlying concept behind each of Magic Software's solutions is to increase the return on existing IT investments, unlocking revenue potential through better data management, reuse and re-composition. Magic Software's groundbreaking uniPaaS brings state-of-the-art web innovation and cloud computing technology to markets that continue to deal with traditional platforms and applications.
Establishing Thought Leadership in RIA and SaaS Application Platforms
During the quarter, the Company carried out a number of activities designed to promote Magic Software as the undisputed "Thought Leader" of the RIA and SaaS Application Platform environment. These included:
* Platinum Sponsor at Gartner Web Innovation Summit in the US
on ways to profit from Web 2.0, SaaS and cloud computing
* Magic Software Speaking Sessions on RIA and SaaS Platforms
and Application Portfolios in industry conferences
* Carrying out customer events globally
iBOLT Gaining Momentum
iBOLT automates the process of integrating off-premise and on-premise applications, enabling accounting, ERP, supply chain management, human resource management and logistics systems to work together. During the third quarter, iBOLT's momentum continued to expand, as illustrated by the following:
* License sales continue to grow as customers become more aware
of the potential of code-free integration to improve the
return of existing IT system investments.
* Oracle Open World. New customers continue to be added from
the JD Edwards, Salesforce.com and SAP ERP R3 ecosystems.
* Dreamforce 2008. The Company received highly positive
feedback from the event, confirming the recognition that
integration is critical for maximizing the value of
on-demand CRM solutions.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This release includes non-GAAP operating income, net income, basic and diluted earnings per share and other non-GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP measures exclude the following items:
* Amortization of purchased intangible assets;
* In-process research and development capitalization and
amortization and;
* Equity-based compensation expense.
Magic's management believes that the presentation of non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors and management regarding financial and business trends relating to the company's financial condition and results of operations as well as the net amount of cash generated by its business operations after taking into account capital spending required to maintain or expand the business.
These non-GAAP financial measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative for, generally accepted accounting principles and may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. Magic believes that non-GAAP financial measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with Magic's results of operations as determined in accordance with GAAP and that these measures should only be used to evaluate Magic's results of operations in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures.
Please refer to the Reconciliation of Selected Financial Metrics from GAAP to Non-GAAP tables below.
Conference Call
Magic Software's management will also host a conference call today at 10:00 am EST / 5:00 pm in Israel. To participate in the conference call, please call the appropriate number listed below at least five to ten minutes prior to the start of the call:
From the US: 1-888-407-2553 From Canada: 1-866-958-6867 From Israel: 1-800-227-297 All others: +972-3-918-0685
Callers should reference the Magic Software Earnings Conference Call.
An archive of the online broadcast will be available on the investor relations part of Magic Software's web-site, from the following day, at: http://www.magicsoftware.com/40-en/Magic.aspx
A replay of the call will be available from 1:00 p.m. EST on November 11, 2008 through 12:00 p.m. EST on November 18, 2008. To access the replay, please call:
From the U.S.: 1-877-456-0009 From Canada: 1-866-500-4964 From Israel: 1-800-286-285 All others: +972-3-925-5929
About Magic Software
Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. (Nasdaq:MGIC) is a leading provider of multiple-mode application platform solutions - including Full Client, Rich Internet Applications (RIA) or Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) modes - and business and process integration solutions. Magic Software has offices in 10 countries and a presence in over 50, as well as a global network of ISV's, system integrators, value-added distributors and resellers, and consulting and OEM partners. The company's award-winning code-free solutions give partners and customers the power to leverage existing IT resources, enhance business agility and focus on core business priorities. Magic Software's technological approach, product roadmap and corporate strategy are recognized by leading industry analysts. Magic Software has partnerships with global IT leaders including SAP AG, salesforce.com, IBM and Oracle. For more information about Magic Software Enterprises and its products and services, visit www.magicsoftware.com.
Magic Software is a subsidiary of Formula Systems in the Emblaze Group of companies.
The Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=5524
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this news release include forward-looking statements that may involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary significantly based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, risks in product and technology development, market acceptance of new products and continuing product conditions, both here and abroad, release and sales of new products by strategic resellers and customers, and other risk factors detailed in the Company's most recent annual report and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Magic Software Enterprises Ltd
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share data)
Three months ended Nine months ended
September 30, September 30,
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2008 2007 2008 2007
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(Un- (Un- (Un- (Un-
audited) audited) audited) audited)
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Sales 15,809 14,666 46,909 42,749
Cost of sales 6,648 7,078 20,216 20,728
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Gross profit 9,161 7,588 26,693 22,021
Software development
costs, net 676 681 1,697 1,879
Selling, general and
administrative
expenses 6,873 6,669 21,922 19,015
Total operating
expenses 7,549 7,350 23,619 20,894
Operating income 1,612 238 3,074 1,127
Financial income
(expenses), net 123 (51) 482 25
Other income, net 42 25 24 75
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Income before taxes 1,777 212 3,580 1,227
Taxes on income 70 64 145 313
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Minority interest (1) (7) (3) (5)
Equity in loss of
affiliates -- (31) (8) (51)
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Net income before
discontinued operation 1,706 110 3,424 858
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Net income from
discontinued operation -- 659 -- 1,732
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Net income after
discontinued operation 1,706 769 3,424 2,590
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Basic net earnings per
ordinary share 0.05 0.02 0.11 0.08
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Diluted net earnings
per ordinary share 0.05 0.02 0.11 0.08
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Weighted average number
of ordinary shares
used in computing
basic net earnings
per ordinary share 31,829 31,486 31,727 31,417
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Weighted average number
of ordinary shares
used in computing
diluted net earnings
per ordinary share 32,159 31,831 32,039 31,970
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Magic Software Enterprises Ltd
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share data)
Three months Nine months
ended ended
September 30, September 30,
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2008 2007 2008 2007
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
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GAAP operating income 1,612 238 3,074 1,127
Amortization of intangibles 767 698 1,817 2,125
Capitalization of software
development (421) (698) (2,031) (2,310)
Stock-based compensation (168) 131 412 186
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Total adjustments to GAAP 178 131 198 1
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Non-GAAP operating income 1,790 369 3,272 1,128
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GAAP net income before
discontinued operation 1,706 110 3,424 858
Total adjustments to GAAP
as above before
discontinued operation 178 131 198 1
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Non-GAAP net income before
discontinued operation 1,884 241 3,622 859
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GAAP net income 1,706 769 3,424 2,590
Total adjustments to GAAP
from discontinued
operation -- 38 -- 167
Total adjustments to GAAP
as above 178 131 198 1
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Non-GAAP net income 1,884 938 3,622 2,758
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Non-GAAP basic earnings
per share 0.06 0.03 0.11 0.09
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Weighted average number
of ordinary shares used
in computing basic net
earnings per ordinary
share 31,829 31,486 31,727 31,417
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Non-GAAP diluted earnings
per share 0.06 0.03 0.11 0.09
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Weighted average number
of ordinary shares used
in computing diluted net
earnings per ordinary
share 32,159 31,831 32,039 31,970
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Magic Software Enterprises Ltd
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
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Sept. 30, Dec. 31,
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2008 2007
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(Unaudited)
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ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents 25,903 12,178
Short term bank deposits 3,291 89
Marketable securities 3,598 4,090
Trade accounts receivable, net 12,293 12,941
Other accounts receivables and
prepaid expenses 2,686 2,010
Receivables from a sale of
subsidiary -- 16,000
Current assets of
discontinued operations 32 41
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Total Current Assets 47,803 47,349
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Non-Current Assets
Severance pay fund 2,058 1,925
Long-term lease deposits 312 472
Investment in an affiliated
company -- 127
Property and equipment, net 5,507 5,758
Goodwill 16,244 15,986
Other intangible assets, net 10,889 10,681
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Total Non-Current Assets 35,010 34,949
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Total Assets 82,813 82,298
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Current Liabilities
Short-term credit from banks 120 3,621
Trade payables 2,354 2,999
Deferred revenues 3,814 2,314
Accrued expenses and other
accounts payable 8,581 9,169
Current liabilities of
discontinued operations 406 503
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Total Current Liabilities 15,275 18,606
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Non-Current Liabilities
Long-term loans 59 132
Accrued severance pay 2,253 2,316
Minority interests 3 --
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Total Non-Current Liabilities 2,315 2,448
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Shareholders' Equity 65,223 61,244
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Total Liabilities and
Shareholders' Equity 82,813 82,298
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