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NETSOL TECHNOLOGIES REPORTS FISCAL 2016 FIRST-QUARTER Results

 

Total Revenue for the 2016 First Quarter Rose 30% to $13.3 Million

 

2016 First Quarter EBITDA more than Doubles to $1.4 Million, or $0.14 per Adjusted Diluted Share;
GAAP Loss Narrows to $0.04 per share from a loss of $0.20 per share in Fiscal 2015 First Quarter

 

Conference Call Scheduled Today at 11:30 a.m. ET (8:30 a.m. PT)

 

CALABASAS, Calif. – November 12, 2015 – NetSol Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTWK), a global business services and enterprise application solutions provider, today reported non-GAAP adjusted diluted earnings per share for the first fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2015 of $0.14 on total revenue of $13.3 million, compared with $0.07 on total revenue of $10.2 million in same quarter last year. GAAP net loss narrowed to $411,000, or $0.04 per share, compared with a net loss of $1.8 million, or $0.20 per share, in the comparable period last year.

 

The reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to net income, the most comparable financial measure based upon GAAP, as well as a further explanation of adjusted EBITDA, is included in the financial tables at the end of this press release.

 

“We are off to a very strong start for the fiscal year, building upon a base of revenue in what is typically our slowest quarter of the year,” said Najeeb Ghauri, CEO of NetSol. “New wins in China, additional requests and increased utilization by current customers, growth in our joint-venture with the Innovation Group, and continued delivery of multiple contracts fueled our results in the quarter.

 

“Given the strength of our global new business pipeline, we expect our growth trajectory to continue, and to further accelerate once some of the new NFS Ascent contracts are executed in APAC and Europe,” added Ghauri.

 

 
   

 

Fiscal 2016 First-Quarter Financial Results

 

The following comparison refers to results for the fiscal 2016 first quarter versus the fiscal 2015 first quarter.

 

Total net revenues rose 30% to $13.3 million from $10.2 million last year, led by strength in total services revenue.

 

  License fees were $1.2 million compared with $1.6 million;
     
  Total maintenance fees, which includes related-party (joint-venture) maintenance fees, increased to $3.2 million from $2.8 million last year;
     
  Total services revenue, which includes related-party (joint-venture) services revenue increased to $8.9 million from $5.8 million last year

 

Following is additional detail for the quarter:

 

  As a percentage of total revenue, total cost of revenue for the first quarter of 2016 decreased to 59% from 69% of total revenues for the same period last year;
     
  Gross profit rose to $5.4 million from $3.2 million last year;
     
  Operational expenses were nearly flat year-over-year, with an increase in selling and marketing expenses related to new business efforts, offset by a decrease in general and administrative expenses as a result of cost rationalization initiatives.

 

At September 30, 2015, cash and cash equivalents were $10.1 million, versus $14.2 million at June 30, 2015. Accounts receivable and accounts receivable, net-related party combined were $11.9 million, up from $10 million, for the same period last year. The quality of receivables remains strong.

 

Fiscal 2016 First Quarter Conference Call

 

When: Thursday, November 12, 2015
   
Time: 11:30 a.m. Eastern Time
   
Phone: 1-888-359-3627 (domestic)
  1-719-325-2144 (international)

 

A live webcast will be available online within the investor relations section of NetSol’s website at http://www.netsoltech.com. A replay of the webcast will be available one hour following the conclusion of the live call, and will be archived for 90 days.

 

 
   

 

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About NetSol Technologies

 

NetSol Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTWK) is a worldwide provider of IT and enterprise software solutions primarily serving the global leasing and financing industry. The Company’s suite of applications are backed by 40 years of domain expertise and supported by a committed team of more than 1000 professionals placed in eight strategically located support and delivery centers throughout the world.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release may contain forward-looking statements relating to the development of the Company’s products and services and future operation results, including statements regarding the Company that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. The words “expects,” “anticipates,” variations of such words, and similar expressions, identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, but their absence does not mean that the statement is not forward-looking. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Factors that could affect the Company’s actual results include the progress and costs of the development of products and services and the timing of the market acceptance. The subject Companies expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in the company’s expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances upon which any statement is based.

 

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NetSol Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

   As of   As of 
  September 30, 2015    June 30, 2015  
ASSETS        
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $10,075,324   $14,168,957 
Restricted cash   90,000    90,000 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of 518,657 and 524,565   7,485,807    6,480,344 
Accounts receivable, net - related party   4,409,186    3,491,899 
Revenues in excess of billings   6,560,754    5,267,275 
Other current assets   2,279,083    2,012,190 
Total current assets   30,900,154    31,510,665 
Property and equipment, net   24,053,908    25,119,634 
Intangible assets, net   21,837,105    22,815,467 
Goodwill   9,516,568    9,516,568 
Total assets  $86,307,735   $88,962,334 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY          
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  $5,030,352   $5,952,561 
Current portion of loans and obligations under capitalized leases   4,241,836    3,896,353 
Unearned revenues   4,302,524    4,897,327 
Common stock to be issued   88,324    88,324 
Total current liabilities   13,663,036    14,834,565 
Long term loans and obligations under capitalized leases; less current maturities   329,834    487,492 
Total liabilities   13,992,870    15,322,057 
Commitments and contingencies          
Stockholders' equity:          
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 500,000 shares authorized;   -    - 
Common stock, $.01 par value; 14,500,000 shares authorized;10,322,826 shares issued and 10,295,547 outstanding as of September 30, 2015 and 10,307,826 shares issued and 10,280,547 outstanding as of June 30, 2015   103,228    103,078 
Additional paid-in-capital   119,287,407    119,209,807 
Treasury stock (27,279 shares)   (415,425)   (415,425)
Accumulated deficit   (41,137,149)   (40,726,121)
Stock subscription receivable   (1,139,672)   (1,204,603)
Other comprehensive loss   (18,130,300)   (17,167,100)
Total NetSol stockholders' equity   58,568,089    59,799,636 
Non-controlling interest   13,746,776    13,840,641 
Total stockholders' equity   72,314,865    73,640,277 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $86,307,735   $88,962,334 

 

 
   

 

NetSol Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statement of Operations

 

   For the Three Months 
   Ended September 30, 
   2015   2014 
Net Revenues:          
License fees  $1,193,354   $1,584,553 
Maintenance fees   3,012,238    2,708,528 
Services   6,753,873    4,249,080 
Maintenance fees - related party   158,231    140,113 
Services - related party   2,187,408    1,544,877 
Total net revenues   13,305,104    10,227,151 
           
Cost of revenues:          
Salaries and consultants   4,999,890    4,116,217 
Travel   481,453    421,871 
Depreciation and amortization   1,474,235    1,801,567 
Other   938,797    674,863 
Total cost of revenues   7,894,375    7,014,518 
           
Gross profit   5,410,729    3,212,633 
           
Operating expenses:          
Selling and marketing   1,698,404    1,132,360 
Depreciation and amortization   291,172    580,773 
General and administrative   3,366,047    3,675,755 
Research and development cost   112,070    66,265 
Total operating expenses   5,467,693    5,455,153 
           
Loss from operations   (56,964)   (2,242,520)
           
Other income and (expenses)          
Loss on sale of assets   (11,873)   (11,052)
Interest expense   (68,173)   (73,093)
Interest income   52,112    57,919 
Gain (loss) on foreign currency exchange transactions   (113,719)   79,220 
Other income   54,314    379 
Total other income (expenses)   (87,339)   53,373 
           
Net loss before income taxes   (144,303)   (2,189,147)
Income tax provision   (75,223)   (40,076)
Net loss    (219,526)   (2,229,223)
Non-controlling interest   (191,502)   391,197 
Net loss attributable to NetSol  $(411,028)  $(1,838,026)
           
Amount attributable to NetSol common shareholders:          
Loss from continuing operations  $(411,028)  $(1,838,026)
Income from discontinued operations   -    - 
Net loss  $(411,028)  $(1,838,026)
           
Net loss per share:          
Net loss per common share          
Basic  $(0.04)  $(0.20)
Diluted  $(0.04)  $(0.20)
           
Weighted average number of shares outstanding          
Basic   10,281,335    9,213,324 
Diluted   10,281,335    9,213,324 

 

 
   

 

NetSol Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

 

   For the Three Months 
   Ended September 30, 
   2015   2014 
Cash flows from operating activities:           
Net loss  $(219,526)  $(2,229,223)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   1,765,407    2,382,340 
Provision for bad debts   36,780    - 
Loss on sale of assets   11,873    11,052 
Stock issued for services   77,750    290,162 
Fair market value of warrants and stock options granted   -    155,622 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:           
Accounts receivable   (1,268,570)   (5,723,728)
Accounts receivable - related party   (975,266)   (495,357)
Revenues in excess of billing   (912,509)   133,763 
Other current assets   (322,533)   479,340 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   (833,638)   (326,226)
Unearned revenue   (538,259)   4,841,230 
Net cash used in operating activities    (3,178,491)   (481,025)
           
Cash flows from investing activities:           
Purchases of property and equipment   (625,794)   (1,031,128)
Sales of property and equipment   180,258    90,841 
Net cash used in investing activities    (445,536)   (940,287)
           
Cash flows from financing activities:           
Proceeds from sale of common stock   -    850,000 
Proceeds from stock subscription receivable   64,931    - 
Restricted cash   -    2,438,844 
Proceeds from bank loans   437,070    109,211 
Payments on capital lease obligations and loans - net   (174,385)   (2,591,334)
Net cash provided by financing activities    327,616    806,721 
Effect of exchange rate changes    (797,222)   (465,548)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents    (4,093,633)   (1,080,139)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period   14,168,957    11,462,695 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period   $10,075,324   $10,382,556 

 

 
   

 

NetSol Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Reconciliation to GAAP

 

   Three Months   Three Months 
   Ended   Ended 
   September 30, 2015   September 30, 2014 
         
Net Income (loss) before preferred dividend, per GAAP  $(411,028)  $(1,838,026)
Income Taxes   75,223    40,076 
Depreciation and amortization   1,765,407    2,382,340 
Interest expense   68,173    73,093 
Interest (income)   (52,112)   (57,919)
EBITDA  $1,445,663   $599,564 
           
Weighted Average number of shares outstanding          
Basic   10,281,335    9,213,324 
Diluted   10,392,669    9,213,324 
           
Basic EBITDA  $0.14   $0.07 
Diluted EBITDA  $0.14   $0.07 

 

Although the net EBITDA income is a non-GAAP measure of performance, we are providing it because we believe it to be an important supplemental measure of our performance that is commonly used by securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in our industry. It should not be considered as an alternative to net income, operating income or any other financial measures calculated and presented, nor as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities as a measure of our liquidity. It may not be indicative of the Company’s historical operating results nor is it intended to be predictive of potential future results.