NetSol Technologies Reports Record Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2007 Financial Results
Quarterly GAAP EPS Increases to $0.07 as Net Income Grows to a Record $1.3 Million
Quarterly Revenue Grows 84% Year-Over-Year to a Record $8.6 Million
CALABASAS, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 09/19/07 -- NetSol Technologies Inc. ("NetSol") (NASDAQ: NTWK), a multinational provider of enterprise software and IT services to the financial services industry, today announced financial results for the fiscal year 2007, ended June 30, 2007.
Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2007 Financial Highlights
-- Revenues increased 84% year-over-year to $8.6 million -- License fees increased 137% year-over-year to $2.9 million -- Maintenance fees increased 97% year-over-year to $1.5 million -- Services increased 57% year-over-year to $4.2 million -- Gross margin increased to 62% compared to 34% in the prior year period -- Operating income improved to $1.9 million compared to an operating loss of $1.5 million in the year ago period -- GAAP net income increased to $1.3 million, or $0.07 per share, versus a loss of ($0.11) in the year ago period -- EBITDA increased to $2.0 million, or $0.10 per basic and diluted share -- Business outlook and revenue generation for fiscal year 2008 remains strong as NetSol scales up to deliver another solid year of growth.
NetSol Technologies, Inc. reported consolidated revenues of $8.6 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2007, an 84% increase compared to the $4.7 million in revenues reported for the same period in fiscal year 2006. Consolidated gross profit for the fourth quarter was approximately $5.3 million, an increase of 234% as compared to the prior year. Gross margin for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2007 was 62% compared to 34% in the prior year period.
GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2007 was $1.3 million, or $0.07 per basic and diluted share, compared to a GAAP net loss of $1.7 million, or ($0.11) per basic and diluted share, reported in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2006. EBITDA for the fourth quarter was $2.0 million, or $0.10 per basic and diluted share, compared to negative EBITDA of $672 thousand in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2006.
Najeeb Ghauri, chairman and CEO stated, "Our fiscal fourth quarter 2007 financial performance was exceptional, highlighted by record quarterly revenue and GAAP net income. This represents a remarkable turnaround from a GAAP net loss in the year ago fourth quarter compared to a $1.3 million GAAP profit in the current fiscal fourth quarter, within a 12 month period. Our record top line revenue growth was fuelled by strong demand for our LeaseSoft and LeasePak solutions which experienced a 137% jump in license revenue year-over-year.
"Our services business also posted strong double digit year-over-year growth as NetSol's IT consulting services group extended its reach into new verticals. We successfully combined the strong demand for our enterprise software and IT consulting services with a clear focus on managing internal operating efficiencies and were able to achieve our goal of returning NetSol to GAAP profitability on a quarterly basis," concluded Mr. Ghauri.
NetSol Technologies recently announced its new offering for IT outsourcing and customized development services to the North American equipment and finance market, as well as the recent deployment of LeasePak 6.0. The Company continues to invest in an array of new products for the financial services vertical as well as other complementary businesses and aims to introduce additional new incremental growth engines to its business in the foreseeable future. These areas align directly with the Company's strategic vision of being a leading provider of innovative software applications and high-value IT consulting services.
Fiscal Fourth Quarter 2007 Business Highlights
-- Launch of NetSol's outsourcing and customized development services to North American equipment and finance market -- Strategic partnership formed with Field Solutions to deliver comprehensive, robust solution for the broking market -- NetSol's North American Division hosts its annual user conference -- Key customer wins included: -- First fleet management system contract signed with a major automotive finance company -- Major automotive finance company in China signed a follow-on contract valued at more than $1.0 million -- NetSol won its fifth major contract in China with the signing of a multi-million dollar LeaseSoft contract -- Terex Corporation selected NetSol's LeasePak 6.0 Enterprise Edition -- A Fortune 100 information technology company selected NetSol's LeasePak 6.0 Enterprise Edition -- Kaupthing Singer & Friedlander Premium Finance selected NetSol to develop web based credit facilities -- NetSol was awarded a software development contract for a new e-Government initiative at the Pakistan Ministry of Population Welfare -- Pakistan Ministry of Health awarded NetSol a software development contract for a new e-Government initiative
Full Year Fiscal 2007 Consolidated Financial Highlights
-- Revenues for the year increased 57% to $29.3 million -- License fees increased 89% year-over-year to $9.8 million -- Maintenance fees increased 123% year-over-year to $5.4 million -- Services increased 27% year-over-year to $14.1 million -- Gross margin increased to 53% compared to 52% in the prior year period -- Operating income improved to $2.6 million compared to an operating loss of $259,347 in the year ago period -- GAAP net loss was $4.9 million, or ($0.27) per basic and diluted share, including non-cash charges totaling $5.0 million relating to the financing for the acquisition of McCue Systems -- EBITDA loss for the year totaled $1.5 million, or ($0.08) per basic and diluted share, including one-time non-cash charges of $5.0 million
NetSol Technologies, Inc. reported consolidated revenues of $29.3 million for fiscal year 2007, a 57% increase compared to the $18.7 million in revenues reported for fiscal year 2006. Consolidated gross profit for the fiscal year 2007 was $15.6 million, an increase of 62% as compared to the prior year. Gross margin for the fiscal year 2007 was 53% compared to 52% in the prior year period.
GAAP net loss for fiscal year 2007 was approximately $4.9 million, or ($0.27) per basic and diluted share, which compares to a GAAP net loss of $1.4 million, or ($0.09) per basic and diluted share for fiscal year 2006. EBITDA loss for fiscal year 2007 was approximately $1.5 million, or ($0.08) per basic and diluted share, which compares to EBITDA of $2.2 million, or $0.15 per basic and diluted share, for fiscal year 2006.
During the first half of fiscal year 2007, NetSol recorded non-cash charges totaling $5.0 million related to the financing for the acquisition of McCue Systems in June 2006. Excluding these non-cash charges, NetSol would have reported proforma EBITDA for fiscal 2007 of approximately $3.6 million, or $0.20 per basic and diluted share, compared to EBITDA of approximately $2.2 million, or $0.15 per basic and diluted share, for the fiscal year 2006.
EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. The Company uses EBITDA as a measure of the Company's operating trends. Investors are cautioned that EBITDA is not a measure of liquidity or of financial performance under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The EBITDA numbers presented may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. EBITDA, while providing useful information, should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to net income or cash flows as determined under GAAP. Consistent with the SEC Regulation G, the non-GAAP measures in this press release have been reconciled to the nearest GAAP measure, and this reconciliation is located under the financial table heading "Reconciliation to GAAP."
NetSol ended fiscal year 2007 with approximately $4.0 million dollars in cash and cash equivalents.
The Company's subsidiary, NetSol Technologies, Ltd, a Pakistani company listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange (KARACHI: NETSOL), released its June 30 fiscal year end results on September 17, 2007. These results may be found on the Karachi Stock Exchange website www.kse.com.pk. The subsidiary's results represent only a portion of the Company-wide results. Consolidated results of NetSol Technologies, Inc. may be found in the Company's annual report filed on form 10-KSB.
Conference Call Information
NetSol Technologies will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. PT) today to review these results. The conference call will be web cast live and will be accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation, both may be accessed online at: http://www.netsoltek.com/investors/investor_relations.htm. To access the live teleconference investors and analysts in North America may dial +1 (877) 407-8033 or when calling internationally dial +1 (201) 689-8033.
An audio replay of the conference call will be available approximately one hour following the conclusion of the call and will be available for 30 days. To access the replay in North America dial +1 (877) 660-6853 or when calling internationally dial +1 (201) 612-7415, using replay account code # 286 and conference ID # 253380. An archived replay of the conference webcast also will be available on the NetSol Technologies web site at: http://www.netsoltek.com/investors/investor_relations.htm
About NetSol Technologies
NetSol Technologies is a multinational provider of enterprise software and IT services to the financial services industry. NetSol helps clients to identify, evaluate and implement technology solutions to meet their strategic business challenges and maximize their bottom line. By utilizing its worldwide resources, NetSol delivers high-quality, cost-effective equipment and vehicle finance portfolio management solutions. The Company also delivers managed IT services ranging from consulting and application development to systems integration and development outsourcing. NetSol's commitment to quality is demonstrated by its achievement of both ISO 9001 and SEI (Software Engineering Institute) CMMi (Capability Maturity Model) Level 5 assessment, a distinction shared by only 94 companies worldwide. The Company's clients include global automakers, financial institutions, technology companies and governmental agencies. Headquartered in Calabasas, CA, NetSol Technologies also has operations and/or offices in London, San Francisco, Adelaide, Beijing, Lahore and Karachi, Pakistan. To learn more about NetSol Technologies, visit the Company's web site at www.netsoltek.com. Click here to join the NetSol Technologies, Inc. email distribution list: http://www.b2i.us/irpass.asp?BzID=897&to=ea&s=0.
Forward-Looking Statements
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NETSOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS -- JUNE 30, 2007 For the Three Months Ended For the Years Ended June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30, 2007 2006 2007 2006 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Revenues: (unaudited) (unaudited) (audited) (audited) Licence fees $ 2,936,770 $ 1,239,984 $ 9,788,266 $ 5,192,371 Maintenance fees 1,451,243 735,537 5,441,339 2,444,075 Services 4,188,426 2,674,706 14,052,481 11,053,966 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total revenues 8,576,439 4,650,227 29,282,086 18,690,412 Cost of revenues: Salaries and consultants 2,204,328 2,020,271 8,812,934 6,117,886 Travel and entertainment 334,481 283,851 1,529,796 756,880 Communication 47,292 46,372 161,128 129,741 Depreciation and amortization 60,404 239,356 652,669 733,370 Other 603,795 467,755 2,502,452 1,282,641 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total cost of sales 3,250,300 3,057,605 13,658,979 9,020,518 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Gross profit 5,326,139 1,592,622 15,623,107 9,669,894 Operating expenses: Selling and marketing 811,328 598,443 2,356,831 1,789,349 Depreciation and amortization 497,461 574,907 1,988,603 2,286,678 Salaries and wages 895,610 870,922 4,294,368 2,557,648 Professional services, including non-cash compensation 293,499 242,554 1,067,702 607,706 Bad debt expense 72,606 2,929 189,873 30,218 General and adminstrative 866,220 790,804 3,078,862 2,657,642 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total operating expenses 3,436,724 3,080,559 12,976,239 9,929,241 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Income (loss) from operations 1,889,415 (1,487,937) 2,646,868 (259,347) Other income and (expenses) Loss on sale of assets 16,090 (1,076) (2,977) (35,090) Beneficial conversion feature - - (2,208,334) (14,389) Amortization of debt discount and capitalized cost of debt - - (2,803,691) - Liquidation damages - - (180,890) - Fair market value of warrants issued (34,424) - (68,411) (21,505) Gain on forgiveness of debt - - - 8,294 Interest expense (74,476) (201,987) (617,818) (442,887) Interest income 73,248 10,391 339,164 280,276 Other income and (expenses) 25,488 246,333 114,423 191,736 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total other expenses 5,926 53,661 (5,428,534) (33,565) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net income (loss) before taxes and minority interest in subsidiary 1,895,341 (1,434,276) (2,781,666) (292,912) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Minority interest in earnings of subsidiary (561,508) (254,248) (1,935,589) (954,120) Income taxes (33,686) (15,130) (160,306) (106,021) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net income (loss) 1,300,147 (1,703,654) (4,877,561) (1,353,053) Dividend required for preferred stockholders (77,640) - (237,326) - Bonus stock dividend (minority holders portion) (345,415) - (345,415) - ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net income (loss) applicable to common shareholders 877,092 (1,703,654) (5,460,302) (1,353,053) Other comprehensive (loss) gain: Translation adjustment (259,113) (100,069) (55,770) 101,031 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Comprehensive loss $ 617,979 $ (1,803,723) $ (5,516,072) $ (1,252,022) ============ ============ ============ ============ Net income (loss) per share: Basic $ 0.07 $ (0.11) $ (0.27) $ (0.09) ============ ============ ============ ============ Diluted $ 0.07 $ (0.11) $ (0.27) $ (0.09) ============ ============ ============ ============ Weighted average number of shares outstanding Basic 19,706,920 15,468,248 18,189,590 14,567,007 Diluted 19,835,177 15,468,248 18,189,590 14,567,007 NETSOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (AUDITED) As of June 30, 2007 ------------- ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,010,164 Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $168,718 7,937,686 Revenues in excess of billings 8,501,769 Other current assets 2,278,749 ------------- Total current assets 22,728,368 Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation 7,583,752 Other assets, long-term 1,308,267 Intangibles: Product licenses, renewals, enhancements, copyrights, trademarks, and tradenames, net 7,772,848 Customer lists, net 2,427,405 Goodwill 7,708,501 ------------- Total intangibles 17,908,754 ------------- Total assets $ 49,529,141 ============= LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 3,590,652 Current portion of notes and obligations under capitalized leases 887,098 Other payables - acquisitions 962,406 Unearned revenues 2,815,660 Due to officers 356,422 Dividend to preferred stockholders payable 77,640 Loans payable, bank 3,097,928 ------------- Total current liabilities 11,787,806 Obligations under capitalized leases, less current maturities 339,759 ------------- Total liabilities 12,127,565 Minority interest 3,552,635 Commitments and contingencies - Stockholders' equity: Preferred stock, 5,000,000 shares authorized; 4,130 issued and outstanding 4,130,000 Common stock, $.001 par value; 45,000,000 shares authorized; 20,556,553 issued and outstanding 20,556 Additional paid-in-capital 66,988,147 Treasury stock (10,194) Accumulated deficit (37,132,343) Stock subscription receivable (1,001,407) Common stock to be issued 1,329,612 Other comprehensive loss (475,430) ------------- Total stockholders' equity 33,848,941 ------------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 49,529,141 ============= NETSOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (AUDITED) For the Years Ended June 30, 2007 2006 ------------ ------------ Cash flows from operating activities: Net loss from continuing operations $ (5,460,302) $ (1,353,053) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 2,641,272 3,020,048 Provision for uncollectible accounts 189,873 30,218 Gain on forgiveness of debt - (8,294) Loss on sale of assets 2,977 35,090 Minority interest in subsidiary 1,935,589 954,120 Stock issued for services 88,099 200,194 Stock issued for convertible note payable interest 311,868 - Stock issued for dividends payable to preferred stockholders 159,686 - Bonus stock dividend issued by subsidiary 345,415 - Fair market value of warrants and stock options granted 136,571 25,618 Beneficial conversion feature 2,208,334 14,389 Amortization of capitalized cost of debt 2,815,358 100,172 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase in accounts receivable (2,858,608) (1,351,660) Increase in other current assets (3,199,796) (3,789,179) Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses 560,136 430,419 ------------ ------------ Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities (123,528) (1,691,918) Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of property and equipment (2,420,470) (2,709,569) Sales of property and equipment 366,088 301,684 Purchases of certificates of deposit - (1,534,371) Proceeds from sale of certificates of deposit 1,737,481 - (Payments)/accruals of acquisition payable (4,027,753) 4,086,204 Increase in intangible assets (3,295,262) (5,027,968) Cash brought in at acquisition - 473,890 ------------ ------------ Net cash used in investing activities (7,639,916) (4,410,130) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from sale of common stock 1,030,093 1,400,000 Proceeds from the exercise of stock options and warrants 1,008,250 669,382 Capital contributed from sale of subsidiary stock - 4,031,001 Dividend to preferred shareholders payable 77,640 - Reduction of restricted cash 4,533,555 (4,533,555) Proceeds from convertible notes payable - 5,500,000 Proceeds from loans from officers 165,000 - Payments on capital lease obligations & loans - net 2,359,017 82,650 ------------ ------------ Net cash provided by financing activities 9,173,555 7,149,478 Effect of exchange rate changes in cash 106,285 74,611 ------------ ------------ Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 1,516,396 1,122,041 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 2,493,768 1,371,727 ------------ ------------ Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $ 4,010,164 $ 2,493,768 ============ ============ NETSOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION TO GAAP (UNAUDTIED) For the Year Ended June 30, 2007 ------------- Net loss per GAAP $ (4,877,561) One-time, non-cash expenses: Beneficial conversion feature 2,208,334 Amortization of debt discount and capitalized cost of debt 2,803,691 ------------- 5,012,025 ------------- Pro-forma income $ 134,464 ============= Weighted average number of shares outstanding Basic and diluted 18,189,590 ------------- Pro-forma EPS $ 0.01 ============= EBITDA - GAAP (1,458,165) One-time, non-cash expenses: Beneficial conversion feature 2,208,334 Amortization of debt discount and capitalized cost of debt 2,803,691 ------------- 5,012,025 ------------- Pro-forma EBITDA $ 3,553,860 ============= Weighted average number of shares outstanding Basic and diluted 18,189,590 ------------- Pro-forma EBITDA EPS $ 0.20 =============
Contacts: NetSol Technologies, Inc. Tina Gilger Chief Financial Officer Tel: +1 818-222-9195, x112 Investor Relations Christopher Chu The Global Consulting Group Tel: +1-646-284-9426 Email: [email protected]
Released September 19, 2007