KANSAS CITY, Kan., April 28, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Epiq Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:EPIQ) today announced results of operations for the first quarter 2011 with first quarter operating revenue (total revenue before operating revenue from reimbursed direct costs) of $54.2 million, up 10% compared to $49.1 million for the same period last year. Operating revenue was consistent with the company's first quarter objectives.
On April 4, the company acquired Encore Discovery Solutions for $100.0 million, further strengthening its worldwide e-discovery franchise. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Encore Discovery Solutions provides market-proven products and services for electronic evidence processing, document review platforms, and professional services for project management, data collection and forensic consulting. While Epiq Systems has developed its e-discovery franchise based on proprietary, internally developed software including its DocuMatrix® review platform and eDataMatrix® evidence processing engine, Encore has approached the market with a selection of licensed third party tools from which clients can choose. Going forward, Epiq Systems will make both solution sets available, thereby offering to customers capabilities of unprecedented breadth and depth. Based on the size, complexity and service level required by each client matter, Epiq will be ideally positioned to present a tailored package of products and services to the market. The all cash transaction was funded from the company's credit facility.
Net income for the first quarter of 2011 was $3.1 million, $0.08 per share, up 32% compared to $2.3 million, $0.06 per share, for the year ago quarter.
Non-GAAP net income for the first quarter of 2011 was $6.9 million compared to $6.2 million for the year ago quarter. Non-GAAP net income per share for the first quarter of 2011 was $0.19 per share, up 19% compared to $0.16 per share for the year ago quarter.
First quarter 2011 non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA was $17.4 million, up 9% compared to $16.0 million for the year ago quarter.
First quarter 2011 net cash provided by operating activities was $10.8 million compared to $5.2 million for the year ago quarter. Condensed consolidated statements of income, balance sheets and cash flow statements are attached.
Operating revenue for the E-discovery segment for the first quarter of 2011 was $21.0 million, up 25% compared to $16.8 million for the year ago quarter. First quarter 2011 non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA was $9.8 million, up 42% compared to $6.9 million for the year ago quarter. Expansion of the client base, both domestically and internationally, added to the growth and profitability of the segment. The E-discovery segment represents 39% of the company's first quarter 2011 operating revenue, and the company believes that the segment's technology and service leadership coupled with the Encore acquisition will continue to drive future growth in this segment.
Operating revenue for the Bankruptcy segment for the first quarter of 2011 was $22.8 million compared to $24.6 million for the year ago quarter. Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA was $12.5 million for the first quarter of 2011, compared to $13.7 million for the year ago quarter. Bankruptcy results reflect the impact of lower Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings in 2010 and the first quarter of 2011 versus peak filings in 2009.
Operating revenue for the Settlement Administration segment for the first quarter of 2011 was $10.5 million, up 35% compared to $7.7 million in the year ago quarter. Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA was $1.3 million for the first quarter of 2011, up 43% compared to $0.9 million for the year ago quarter. The increases in both operating revenue and non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA were related to growth in new client engagements.
Tom W. Olofson, chairman and CEO, and Christopher E. Olofson, president and COO of Epiq Systems, stated, "We are very pleased to have achieved our financial objectives for the first quarter. Strong e-discovery results reflect the momentum Epiq has achieved as a global leader in this market. The acquisition of Phoenix-based Encore further augments and accelerates our e-discovery leadership position with a strong, complementary customer base, added geographic reach, and a broad selection of licensed third party tools, thereby enabling Epiq to offer a comprehensive range of e-discovery technologies coupled with extensive subject matter expertise."
Recent key events include:
- Epiq acquired Encore Discovery Solutions on April 4, 2011, for $100.0 million cash. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Encore Discovery Solutions provides market-proven products and services for electronic evidence processing, document review platforms, and professional services for project management, data collection and forensic consulting.
- On January 17, 2011, the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of 3.5 cents per share of outstanding common stock which was paid on February 17, 2011. On February 23, 2011, the Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of 3.5 cents per share of outstanding common stock which will be paid on May 19, 2011 to stockholders of record at the close of business on April 28, 2011.
- On April 25, 2011, Epiq's senior credit facility was amended and extended through December 31, 2015, increasing the amount of funds available under the credit facility from $140.0 million to $325.0 million with an accordion feature to increase to $375.0 million to facilitate future business expansion.
- As reported by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, bankruptcy filings totaled 1,593,081 for the 12 month period ended December 31, 2010, up 8% versus the same period in 2009. Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings fell 10% for the 12 month period ended December 31, 2010 versus the same period in 2009, while Chapter 7 and 13 filings each increased 8%.
Conference Call
The company will host a conference call today at 3:30 p.m. central time to discuss these results. The internet broadcast of the call can be accessed at www.epiqsystems.com. To listen by phone, please call (877) 303-6311 before 3:30 p.m. central time. An archive of the internet broadcast will be available on the company's website until the next earnings update. A recording of the call will also be available through May 28, 2011 beginning approximately two hours after the call ends. To access the recording, please call (800) 642-1687 and enter conference ID number 58428663.
Company Description
Epiq Systems is a leading provider of managed technology for the global legal profession. Our solutions streamline the administration of bankruptcy, litigation, financial transactions and regulatory compliance matters. We offer innovative technology solutions for electronic discovery, document review, legal notification, claims administration and controlled disbursement of funds. Our clients include leading law firms, corporate legal departments, bankruptcy trustees, government agencies, mortgage processors, financial institutions, and other professional advisors who require innovative technology, responsive service and deep subject-matter expertise.
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Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release includes the following non-GAAP financial measures: (i) non-GAAP net income (net income adjusted for amortization of acquisition intangibles, share-based compensation, acquisition expense, capitalized loan fee amortization, litigation expense/settlement, non-cash embedded option charges, and the effect of tax adjustments that are outside of the company's anticipated effective tax rate, all net of tax), (ii) non-GAAP earnings per share, calculated as non-GAAP net income on a fully diluted per share basis, and (iii) non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA (net income adjusted for depreciation, amortization, share-based compensation, acquisition expense, net expenses related to financing, litigation expense/settlement, and provision for income taxes). Income taxes represent a complex element of a company's income statement and effective tax rates can vary widely between different periods. Epiq Systems uses a statutory tax rate of 40% to reflect income tax adjustments in presentation of its non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP earnings per share. Utilization of a statutory tax rate for presentation of the non-GAAP measures is done to allow a consistent basis for investors to understand financial performance across historical periods and to allow a comparison with other companies, many of whom use similar non-GAAP financial measures to supplement their GAAP results.
Although Epiq Systems reports its results using GAAP, Epiq Systems also uses non-GAAP financial measures when management believes those measures provide useful information for its stockholders. These non-GAAP financial measures are intended to supplement the GAAP financial information by providing additional insight regarding results of operations. These non-GAAP financial measures are reconciled in the accompanying tables to the most directly comparable measures as reported in accordance with GAAP, and should be viewed in addition to, and not in lieu of, such comparable financial measures.
Forward-looking and Cautionary Statements
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| EPIQ SYSTEMS, INC. | ||
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME | ||
| (In thousands, except per share data) | ||
| (Unaudited) | ||
| Three months ended | ||
| March 31, | ||
| 2011 | 2010 | |
| REVENUE: | ||
| Case management services | $41,883 | $34,911 |
| Case management bundled products and services | 4,415 | 4,807 |
| Document management services | 7,915 | 9,393 |
| Operating revenue before reimbursed direct costs | 54,213 | 49,111 |
| Operating revenue from reimbursed direct costs | 5,409 | 6,260 |
| Total Revenue | 59,622 | 55,371 |
| OPERATING EXPENSE: | ||
|
Direct cost of services (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below) |
18,566 | 15,304 |
|
Direct cost of bundled products and services (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below) |
831 | 910 |
| Reimbursed direct costs | 5,337 | 6,204 |
| General and administrative | 19,290 | 20,213 |
| Depreciation and software and leasehold amortization | 5,207 | 5,201 |
| Amortization of identifiable intangible assets | 3,766 | 1,820 |
| Other operating expense | 483 | 44 |
| Total Operating Expense | 53,480 | 49,696 |
| INCOME FROM OPERATIONS | 6,142 | 5,675 |
| INTEREST EXPENSE (INCOME): | ||
| Interest expense | 810 | 396 |
| Interest income | (5) | (9) |
| Net Interest Expense | 805 | 387 |
| INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES | 5,337 | 5,288 |
| PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES | 2,255 | 2,953 |
| NET INCOME | $3,082 | $2,335 |
| NET INCOME PER SHARE INFORMATION: | ||
| Net income per share – Diluted | $0.08 | $0.06 |
| WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES | 36,487 | 41,570 |
| OUTSTANDING – DILUTED | ||
| Cash dividends declared per common share | $0.07 | -- |
| EPIQ SYSTEMS, INC. | ||
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||
| (In thousands) | ||
| (Unaudited) | ||
| March 31, | December 31, | |
| 2011 | 2010 | |
| ASSETS | ||
| ASSETS: | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $4,350 | $5,439 |
| Trade accounts receivable, net | 57,979 | 59,940 |
| Property and equipment, net | 41,795 | 41,258 |
| Goodwill | 294,946 | 294,789 |
| Other intangibles, net | 39,820 | 43,580 |
| Other | 31,705 | 33,212 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | $470,595 | $478,218 |
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||
| LIABILITIES: | ||
| Accounts payable | $11,800 | $13,227 |
| Indebtedness | 95,769 | 89,805 |
| Other liabilities | 42,271 | 46,663 |
| STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | 320,755 | 328,523 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | $470,595 | $478,218 |
| EPIQ SYSTEMS, INC. | ||
| CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||
| (In thousands) | ||
| (Unaudited) | ||
| Three months ended | ||
| March 31, | ||
| 2011 | 2010 | |
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||
| Net income | $3,082 | $2,335 |
| Non-cash adjustments to net income: | ||
| Depreciation and amortization | 8,973 | 7,021 |
| Other, net | 4,254 | 1,377 |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net | (5,556) | (5,556) |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 10,753 | 5,177 |
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||
| Property and equipment, software and other | (5,764) | (3,211) |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (5,764) | (3,211) |
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||
| Net change in indebtedness | 5,698 | (251) |
| Repurchase of common stock | (10,858) | -- |
| Cash dividends paid | (1,239) | -- |
| Other | 316 | 93 |
| Net cash used in financing activities | (6,083) | (158) |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | 5 | 15 |
| NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | $ (1,089) | $1,823 |
| EPIQ SYSTEMS, INC. | ||
| RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO | ||
| NON-GAAP ADJUSTED EBITDA | ||
| (In thousands) | ||
| (Unaudited) | ||
| Three months ended | ||
| March 31, | ||
| 2011 | 2010 | |
| NET INCOME | $3,082 | $2,335 |
| Plus: | ||
| Depreciation and amortization | 8,973 | 7,021 |
| Share-based compensation | 1,837 | 1,636 |
| Acquisition expense | 483 | 44 |
| Expenses related to financing, net | 805 | 387 |
| Litigation expense/settlement | -- | 1,575 |
| Provision for income taxes | 2,255 | 2,953 |
| 14,353 | 13,616 | |
| NON-GAAP ADJUSTED EBITDA | $17,435 | $15,951 |
| EPIQ SYSTEMS, INC. | ||
| RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME | ||
| TO NON-GAAP NET INCOME | ||
| (In thousands, except per share data) | ||
| (Unaudited) | ||
| Three months ended | ||
| March 31, | ||
| 2011 | 2010 | |
| NET INCOME | $3,082 | $2,335 |
| Plus (net of tax(1)) : | ||
| Amortization of acquisition intangibles | 2,260 | 1,101 |
| Share-based compensation | 1,080 | 1,129 |
| Acquisition expense | 290 | 27 |
| Loan fee amortization | 73 | 52 |
| Litigation expense/settlement | -- | 953 |
| Non-cash embedded option charges | -- | (244) |
| Effective tax rate adjustment (2) | 120 | 838 |
| 3,823 | 3,856 | |
| NON-GAAP NET INCOME | $6,905 | $6,191 |
| NON-GAAP NET INCOME PER SHARE - DILUTED | $0.19 | $0.16 |
| (1) Individual adjustments are calculated using a tax rate of 40% except for the non-qualified portion of share-based compensation. | ||
| (2) The effective tax rate adjustment reflects a non-GAAP provision for income taxes at a statutory tax rate of 40%. | ||
| EPIQ SYSTEMS, INC. | ||
| CALCULATION OF DILUTED NET INCOME PER SHARE AND | ||
| DILUTED NON-GAAP NET INCOME PER SHARE | ||
| (In thousands, except per share data) | ||
| (Unaudited) | ||
| Three months ended | ||
| March 31, | ||
| 2011 | 2010 | |
| NET INCOME | $3,082 | $2,335 |
| Interest expense adjustment for convertible debt | -- | 298 |
| Amounts re-allocated to nonvested shares | -- | (6) |
| NET INCOME ADJUSTED FOR DILUTED CALCULATION | $3,082 | $2,627 |
| NON-GAAP NET INCOME | $6,905 | $6,191 |
| Interest expense adjustment for convertible debt | -- | 298 |
| Amounts re-allocated to nonvested shares | -- | (6) |
|
NON- GAAP NET INCOME ADJUSTED FOR DILUTED CALCULATION |
$6,905 | $6,483 |
| BASIC WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES | 35,092 | 36,185 |
| Adjustment to reflect share-based awards | 1,395 | 1,102 |
| Adjustment to reflect convertible debt shares | -- | 4,283 |
| DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES | 36,487 | 41,570 |
| NET INCOME PER SHARE – DILUTED | $0.08 | $0.06 |
| NON-GAAP NET INCOME PER SHARE - DILUTED | $0.19 | $0.16 |