TARRYTOWN, NY, Nov 01, 2010 -- SPAR Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:SGRP) (the "Company" or "SPAR"), a leading supplier of retail merchandising and other marketing services throughout the United States and internationally, today announced its third quarter financial results for the period ended September 30, 2010. Net income for the third quarter of 2010 totaled $325,000 or $0.02 per share compared to $157,000 or $0.01 per share a year ago, an increase of 107%. Net Income for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 totaled $973,000 or $0.05 per share compared to $198,000 or $0.01 per share, an increase of 390%.
"We are pleased with our 2010 third quarter financial results as reflected in our continued improvement in revenue, gross profit margins and profitability. Our revenues increased 7% driven by a 39% increase in domestic revenues; gross margins improved to 31.5% from 29.5% and operating income improved 15% to $365,000 compared to $319,000 a year ago. We continue to grow our business domestically fueled by organic growth and the success of our previous acquisition and we are very encouraged by the customer and acquisition opportunities currently available in our target markets. We are focused on improving our international operations in all the markets we currently serve and will continue to evaluate new opportunities and strategic relationships that will yield growth and profitability. Internationally we have added stronger operational partners and expanded our sales efforts in key markets such as China which we believe will have a significant impact on international performance in the future," stated Gary Raymond, President and Chief Executive Officer of SPAR Group.
Third Quarter Financial Results for Period Ended September 30, 2010
Revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 totaled $15.7 million, an increase of 7%, compared to $14.7 million for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009. Domestic revenue for the same period in 2010 increased 39% to $9.1 million compared to $6.5 million for the same period in 2009, due to organic growth and growth attributed to the NMS acquisition. International revenue decreased 19% to $6.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2010 compared to $8.2 million for the same period in 2009. The $1.6 million decrease in international revenue was due primarily to the loss of some marginally profitable sales promotion business which resulted in a decrease in revenue of $2.2 million partially offset by the revenue generated by the acquisition of Wings and Ink in Canada. Management continues to pursue higher margin business in key markets such as China.
Gross profit increased 14% to $4.9 million for the third quarter of 2010 compared to $4.3 million for the third quarter of 2009. These results yielded an improved gross margin of 31.5% for the third quarter of 2010 compared to 29.5% for the third quarter of 2009. Domestically, gross profit increased 41% to $3 million for the third quarter of 2010 compared to $2.1 million for the same period in 2009 yielding an improved gross profit margin of 33.6% compared to 33.2% year over year. Internationally, gross profit decreased to $1.9 million for the third quarter of 2010 compared to $2.2 million in 2009. Although gross profit decreased year over year, gross profit margins improved to 28.8% for the third quarter of 2010 compared to 26.6% for the same period in 2009. SPAR Group continues to evaluate more profitable partnerships as it did recently through its new partnership with Shanghai Wedone Marketing Consulting in China.
Net income for the third quarter of 2010 increased 107% to $325,000 or $0.02 per basic and diluted shares compared to net income of $157,000 or $0.01 per basic and diluted shares a year ago. Domestically, net income for the same period in 2010 totaled $552,000 compared to net income of $128,000 for the same period in 2009 or an increase of 331%. Internationally, net loss for the third quarter of 2010 totaled $227,000 compared to net income of $27,000 for the same period in 2009.
Nine Months Financial Results for Period Ended September 30, 2010
Revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 totaled $44.4 million compared to $43.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, an increase of 2.4%. Domestic revenue for the same period in 2010 increased 40% to $26.5 million compared to $18.9 million for the same period in 2009. International revenue decreased 26.7% to $17.9 million during that period in 2010 compared to $24.5 million during 2009. International revenue decreased due primarily to the loss of the marginally profitable sales promotion business in the Japan market.
Gross profit increased 14.5% to $14.4 million for the first nine months of 2010 compared to $12.6 million for the same period in 2009. These results yielded an improved gross margin of 32.5% compared to 29.1% for 2009. Domestically, gross profit totaled $9.2 million during the same period in 2010, an increase of 39%, compared to $6.6 million in 2009. Gross profit margin totaled 34.7% for the same period in 2010 compared to 35.1% in 2009. Internationally, gross profit totaled $5.2 million through the third quarter of 2010 compared to $6 million through the third quarter of 2009, a decrease of 12%. Gross profit margins improved to 29.2% for the nine months of 2010 compared to 24.4% for the same period in 2009.
Net income for the first nine months of 2010 increased 390% to $973,000 or $0.05 per basic and diluted shares compared to net income of $198,000 or $0.01 per basic and diluted shares. Net income for the first nine months of 2009 included other income of $300,000 resulting from a favorable judgment in a legal action and $285,000 from a credit for prior legal expenses. Normalizing net income for that period in 2009 compared to 2010, the Company improved net income $1.4 million for the nine month period year over year. Domestically, net income for the same period in 2010 totaled $1.5 million compared to net income of $573,000 for the same period in 2009. Internationally, a net loss for the first nine months of 2010 totaled $558,000 compared to a net loss of $375,000 for the same period in 2009.
Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2010
Total current assets and total assets were $15.1 million and $18.1 million, respectively. Cash and cash equivalents totaled $857,000. The current ratio improved to 1.2 to 1 for the period ending September 30, 2010. Total current liabilities and total liabilities were $12.3 million, with no long-term liabilities, at September 30, 2010. Total equity was $5.2 million for the period ending September 30, 2010 and the Company's working capital improved to $2.7 million as of September 31, 2010 compared to $252,000 as of December 31, 2009.
"We have made tremendous progress improving our operations domestically and internationally while improving our overall financial health. Our nine months results sustained our growth and strong operating performance, as we continue to execute our growth strategies and build shareholder value. Thus far, fourth quarter demand for our services continues to build as many of our large manufacturing and retail clients report improved sales driven by a jump in consumer confidence. The recent refinancing of our credit facility and strength of our balance sheet positions SPAR to execute on opportunities and outpace our competitors in market," concluded Mr. Raymond.
The Company will file the Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission on or before November 16th and host a shareholder conference call that week.
About SPAR Group
SPAR Group, Inc. is a diversified international merchandising and marketing services company that provides a broad array of services worldwide to help companies improve their sales, operating efficiency and profits at retail locations. SPAR Group provides product services, project services, in-store events, radio frequency identification ("RFID"), technology services and marketing research covering all product and trade classifications, including mass market, drug store, convenience store and grocery chains. Product services include product additions; placement, reordering, replenishment, labeling, evaluation and deletions, and project services include seasonal and special product promotions, product recalls and complete setups of departments and stores. The company operates throughout the United States and internationally in 9 of the most populated countries, including China and India. For more information, visit the SPAR Group's Web site at http://www.sparinc.com/.
Certain statements in this news release and such conference call are forward-looking, including (without limitation) growing revenues and profits through acquisitions, attracting new business that will increase SPAR Group's revenues, continuing to maintain costs and consummating any transactions. Undue reliance should not be placed on such forward-looking statements because the matters they describe are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other unpredictable factors, many of which are beyond the company's control. The company's actual results, performance and trends could differ materially from those indicated or implied by such statements as a result of various factors, including (without limitation) the continued strengthening of SPAR Group's selling and marketing functions, continued customer satisfaction and contract renewal, new product development, continued availability of capable dedicated personnel, continued cost management, the success of its international efforts, success and availability of acquisitions, availability of financing and other factors, as well as by factors applicable to most companies such as general economic, competitive and other business and civil conditions. Information regarding certain of those and other risk factors and cautionary statements that could affect future results, performance or trends are discussed in SPAR Group's most recent annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. All of the company's forward-looking statements are expressly qualified by all such risk factors and other cautionary statements.
Tables Follow
SPAR Group, Inc.
Consolidated Statement of Operations
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ending Nine Months Ending
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September September September September
30, 30, 30, 30,
2010 2009 2010 2009
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Net revenues $ 15,674 $ 14,708 $ 44,415 $ 43,358
Cost of revenues 10,730 10,373 29,990 30,757
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Gross profit 4,944 4,335 14,425 12,601
Selling, general,
and
administrative
expense 4,350 3,745 12,520 11,601
Depreciation and
amortization 229 271 725 800
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Operating income 365 319 1,180 200
Interest expense 36 49 138 155
Other (income)
expense (77) (101) 15 (542)
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Income before
provision for
income taxes 406 371 1,027 587
Provision for
income taxes 40 24 74 246
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Net income 366 347 953 341
Net loss (income)
attributable to the
non-controlling
interest 41 190 (20) 143
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Net income
attributable to
SPAR Group, Inc. $ 325 $ 157 $ 973 $ 198
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Basic/diluted net
income per common
share:
Net income -
basic/diluted $ 0.02 $ 0.01 $ 0.05 $ 0.01
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Weighted average
common shares
- basic 19,203 19,139 19,161 19,139
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Weighted average
common shares
- diluted 20,705 19,436 20,392 19,266
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SPAR Group, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
September 30, December 31,
2010 2009
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Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 857 $ 1,659
Accounts receivable, net 12,981 10,231
Prepaid expenses and other
current assets 1,225 1,182
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Total current assets 15,063 13,072
Property and equipment, net 1,588 1,550
Intangibles 1,212 798
Other assets 241 1,931
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Total assets $ 18,104 $ 17,351
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Liabilities and equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 2,316 $ 3,819
Accrued expenses and
other current liabilities 2,785 2,226
Accrued expense due to affiliates 1,771 1,436
Customer Deposits 402 477
Lines of credit and other debt 5,043 4,862
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Total liabilities (all current) 12,317 12,820
Equity:
SPAR Group, Inc. equity
Preferred stock, $.01 par value:
Authorized shares - 3,000,000
Issued and outstanding shares -
554,402 - September 30, 2010 and
December 31, 2009 6 6
Common stock, $.01 par value:
Authorized shares - 47,000,000
Issued and outstanding shares -
19,265,931 - September 30, 2010
19,139,365 - December 31, 2009 193 191
Treasury stock (1) (1)
Additional paid-in capital 13,204 13,099
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (216) (220)
Accumulated deficit (8,002) (8,975)
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Total SPAR Group, Inc. equity 5,184 4,100
Non-controlling interest 603 431
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Total liabilities and equity $ 18,104 $ 17,351
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