Wayside Technology Group, Inc. Reports 2008 Fourth Quarter Results and Declares Quarterly Dividend

SHREWSBURY, NJ--(Marketwire - January 29, 2009) - Wayside Technology Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSTG) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2008. The results will be discussed in a conference call to be held on Friday, January 30, 2009 at 10:00 AM Eastern time. The dial-in telephone number is (866) 814-8476 and the pass code is "WSTG."

This conference call will be available via live webcast -- in listen-mode only -- at www.earnings.com. A replay will be available on our website at www.waysidetechnology.com.

Total net sales for the fourth quarter of 2008 amounted to $40.0 million compared to $47.1 million for the same period in 2007. Sales for the fourth quarter of 2008 for our Lifeboat segment were $22.7 million compared to $34.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2007, representing a 34% decrease. Sales for the fourth quarter of 2008 for our Programmer's Paradise segment were $17.3 million compared to $12.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2007, representing a 38% increase.

Total gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2008 amounted to $4.5 million, compared to $4.3 million for the same period in 2007. Gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2008 for our Lifeboat segment was $2.5 million, compared to $2.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2007, representing a 13% decrease. Gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2008 for our Programmer's Paradise segment was $2.0 million, compared to $1.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2007, representing a 38% increase.

Total gross profit, as a percentage of net sales, for the quarter ending December 31, 2008, was 11.2%, compared to 9.2% in the fourth quarter of 2007.

Cash and cash equivalents amount to $18.7 million, representing 78% of our equity as of December 31, 2008. We have no debt.

"Our 2008 fourth quarter was a great quarter, considering the difficult economic environment and the fact that our Lifeboat unit ceased distributing VMware products as of October 1, 2008. Overall, we achieved 10% growth in quarterly income from operations," said Simon F. Nynens, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Lifeboat has been taking steps to replace the VMware revenue, including signing new distribution contracts with six new software publishers in the fourth quarter. Excluding VMware, Lifeboat's sales increased by $2.3 million or 11% compared to the fourth quarter of 2007."

As stated before, the fourth quarter of 2008 marked the end of distributing VMware-labeled sales for Lifeboat. Total 2008 VMware-labeled distribution sales amounted to $29.2 million, or 17% of our 2008 revenue; product gross margin amounted to $1.0 million, or 6% of our 2008 gross margin. In 2007, total VMware-labeled distribution sales amounted to $57.2 million, or 32% of our 2007 revenue; product gross margin amounted to $2.5 million, or 15% of our 2007 gross margin.

2008 VMware sales for our Programmer's Paradise segment have increased significantly and we thank VMware for their continued partnership with us. Other lines also showed significant growth in 2008. While VMware-labeled distribution sales in 2008 declined by $28 million, our remaining sales, including sales for new software publishers, increased by $22 million.

We continue to manage the impact of the VMware change. We have successfully signed new distribution contracts in 2008 and continue to seek new partners in 2009. Due to the current uncertain economic environment, currently we cannot estimate the impact on our future sales and gross margins.

Total selling, general, and administrative ("SG&A") expenses for the fourth quarter of 2008 were $3.1 million compared to $3.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2007.

Net income for the fourth quarter of 2008 amounted to $902,000 or 2.3% of net sales as compared to $931,000 or 2.0% for the same period in 2007.

On January 28, 2009, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $.15 per share of its common stock payable February 20, 2009 to shareholders of record on February 13, 2009.

About Wayside Technology Group, Inc.

Wayside Technology Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSTG) was founded in 1982 and is a unified and integrated technology company providing products and solutions for corporate resellers, VARs, and developers, as well as business, government and educational entities. The company offers technology products from software publishers and manufacturers such as Microsoft, CA, IBM, VMware, Quest Software, Embarcadero, Business Objects, Intel, Compuware, Infragistics, ComponentOne, Acresso, and Adobe.

Additional information can be found by visiting www.waysidetechnology.com.

The statements in this release concerning the Company's future prospects are forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties include the continued acceptance of the Company's distribution channel by vendors and customers, the timely availability and acceptance of new products, and contribution of key vendor relationships and support programs. The forward-looking statements contained herein are also subject generally to other risks and uncertainties that are described from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

             WAYSIDE TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                  CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
            (In thousands, except share and per share amounts)



                                                December 31,  December 31,
                                                    2008          2007
                                                ------------  ------------
                                                (Unaudited)

                          ASSETS

Current assets
  Cash and cash equivalents                     $      9,349  $     14,241
  Marketable securities                                9,367         9,641
  Accounts receivable, net                            16,940        24,824
  Inventory - finished goods                           1,058         1,116
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets              776           927
  Deferred income taxes                                  712           830
                                                ------------  ------------
Total current assets                                  38,202        51,579

Equipment and leasehold improvements, net                549           619
Other assets                                           7,926         3,469
Deferred income taxes                                    808         1,086
                                                ------------  ------------

Total assets                                    $     47,485  $     56,753
                                                ============  ============


          LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities
  Accounts payable and accrued expenses         $     23,396  $     32,100
                                                ------------  ------------
Total current liabilities                             23,396        32,100

Other liabilities                                        205           161
                                                ------------  ------------
Total liabilities                                     23,601        32,261

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders' equity
  Common stock, $.01 par value; authorized,
   10,000,000 shares; issued 5,284,500 shares             53            53
  Additional paid-in capital                          26,636        28,860
  Treasury stock, at cost, 640,838 shares and
   576,002 shares, respectively                       (3,383)       (2,283)
  Retained earnings (deficit)                            567        (2,599)
  Accumulated other comprehensive income                  11           461
                                                ------------  ------------
Total stockholders' equity                            23,884        24,492
                                                ------------  ------------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity      $     47,485  $     56,753
                                                ============  ============



              WAYSIDE TECHNOLOGY GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
      CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS AND COMPREHENSIVE
                                  INCOME
                                (Unaudited)
                  (In thousands, except per share data)


                                      Year ended        Three months ended
                                     December 31,          December 31,
                                   2008       2007       2008       2007
                                ---------  ---------- ---------  ----------
Net Sales                       $ 174,025  $  179,865 $  40,030  $   47,112
Cost of sales                     157,228     162,630    35,530      42,795
                                ---------  ---------- ---------  ----------
Gross profit                       16,797      17,235     4,500       4,317
Selling, general and
 administrative expenses           12,207      12,081     3,148       3,083
                                ---------  ---------- ---------  ----------
Income from operations              4,590       5,154     1,352       1,234
Interest income, net                  741         989       192         240
Realized foreign exchange gain
 (loss)                                 3           2        (3)          1
                                ---------  ---------- ---------  ----------
Income before income tax
 provision                          5,334       6,145     1,541       1,475
Provision for income taxes          2,168       2,442       639         544
                                ---------  ---------- ---------  ----------
Net income                      $   3,166  $    3,703 $     902  $      931
                                =========  ========== =========  ==========
Net income per common share -
 Basic                          $    0.72  $     0.84 $    0.21  $     0.21
                                =========  ========== =========  ==========
Net income per common share -
 Diluted                        $    0.71  $     0.80 $    0.20  $     0.20
                                =========  ========== =========  ==========

Weighted average common shares
 outstanding - Basic                4,414       4,406     4,389       4,437
                                =========  ========== =========  ==========
Weighted average common shares
 outstanding - Diluted              4,461       4,656     4,414       4,585
                                =========  ========== =========  ==========

Reconciliation to comprehensive
 income:

Net income                      $   3,166  $    3,703 $     902  $      931
  Other comprehensive income,
   net of tax:
    Unrealized gain on
     marketable securities             19           8        23           4
    Foreign currency
     translation adjustments         (469)        253      (328)         14
                                ---------  ---------- ---------  ----------
Total comprehensive income      $   2,716  $    3,964 $     597  $      949
                                =========  ========== =========  ==========

Contact Information: Company Contact: Kevin Scull Wayside Technology Group, Inc. Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer (732) 389-0932 kevin.scull@waysidetechnology.com