NetSol Technologies Reports Record Revenue and Net Income for Fiscal First Quarter 2008
GAAP Net Income Increased to a Record $1.8 Million, or $0.08 per Share; EBITDA Increased to a Record $2.8 Million, or $0.12 per Share; Revenue Increased 48% Year-Over-Year to a Record $8.7 Million
CALABASAS, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 11/08/07 -- NetSol Technologies Inc. ("NetSol") (NASDAQ: NTWK), a multinational provider of IT services and enterprise software to the financial services industry, today announced financial results for the fiscal first quarter 2008, ended September 30, 2007.
Fiscal First Quarter 2008 Financial Highlights
-- Revenues increased 48% year-over-year to a record $8.7 million
-- Services increased 73% year-over-year to $5.2 million
-- License fees increased 21% year-over-year to $1.9 million
-- Maintenance fees increased 22% year-over-year to $1.6 million
-- Gross margin increased to 61% compared to 50% in the prior year period
-- Operating income improved to $2.2 million compared to an operating loss
of $0.2 million in the year ago period
-- GAAP net income increased to a record $1.8 million, or $0.08 per share,
versus a loss of $1.3 million or ($0.08) per share in the year ago period
-- EBITDA increased to a record $2.8 million, or $0.12 per diluted share
-- Full year fiscal 2008 organic revenue growth forecasted to be 25
percent to 30 percent above fiscal year 2007 levels
Najeeb Ghauri, chairman and chief executive officer of Netsol, stated, "Fiscal year 2008 begins on a strong foundation as revenue, GAAP net income and EBITDA each set new all-time record highs driven by robust double digit growth in services, license sales and maintenance fees. Growth within our IT consulting services business was especially strong as we continue to expand our range of vertical market expertise, as evidenced by our entrance into the fast growing market for Hospital Management Systems (HMS) with a new contract engagement with a major public sector hospital. While new contracts wins and expanded relationships with existing customers supported our impressive top line expansion, the results of our operating efficiency initiatives, and the leverage we are gaining internally from our offshore development resources, were equally impressive. Improved global operating efficiencies allowed us to reduce our total quarterly operating expense while driving top line revenue growth 48% over the same period. Overall, we are extremely pleased with our fiscal first quarter performance which supports our optimism for full year growth in revenues and profitability for fiscal 2008."
NetSol Technologies Inc. reported record consolidated revenues of $8.7 million for the first quarter of fiscal year 2008, a 48% increase compared to the $5.9 million in revenues reported for the same period in fiscal year 2007. Consolidated gross profit for the first quarter was approximately $5.2 million, an increase of 78% as compared to the prior year. Gross margin for the first quarter of fiscal year 2008 was 61% compared to 50% in the prior year period.
GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) net income for the first quarter of fiscal year 2008 was a record $1.8 million, or $0.08 per basic and diluted share, compared to a GAAP net loss of $1.3 million, or ($0.08) per basic and diluted share, reported in the first quarter of fiscal year 2007. EBITDA for the first quarter was a record $2.8 million, $0.13 per basic share or $0.12 per diluted share, compared to negative EBITDA of $353 thousand, or a loss of ($0.02) per basic and diluted share, in the first quarter of fiscal year 2007.
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 the fiscal first quarter of 2008 with approximately $4.8 million dollars in cash and cash equivalents.
Fiscal First Quarter 2008 Business Highlights
-- Appointed Mitch Van Wye vice president of development and chief
operating officer for NetSol North America and Alexa Bradley as head of
U.S. sales for NetSol North America
-- Restructures management team in UK operation
-- Global NetSol corporate rebranding initiative completed among key
geographic regions: NetSol Asia Pacific, NetSol North America and NetSol
EMEA
-- IT services contract win from a major public sector hospital
highlights NetSol's penetration into Hospital Management Systems (HMS)
-- NetSol awarded the contract for the implementation of the Motor
Vehicle Registration System (MVRS) for all the 34 districts of the province
on Punjab, Pakistan
-- Blue-chip motor finance company in Australia licenses LeaseSoft's
Retail Finance Solution
-- BMW financial services CEC Finance Hong Kong division went live with
NetSol's LeaseSoft Retail solution
-- Latest edition of LeasePak 6.0 released for general availability
-- Signed a LeasePak contract with a multinational construction equipment
manufacturer's finance captive in the U.S. for rollout of the company's
equipment and vehicle dealership leasing worldwide
-- Signed a new software license and system implementation contract with
a Fortune 50 blue-chip worldwide IT provider to support the company's
equipment leasing operations globally
-- Expanded client relationships with Key Bank, Yamaha Motor Finance,
Pentech Finance and a major equipment company
-- Established an ISV partnership with a global Fortune 50 IT provider
The Company's subsidiary, NetSol Technologies, Ltd, a Pakistani company listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange (Symbol: NETSOL), released its September 30, 2007 fiscal first quarter 2008 results on October 31, 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.
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 # 258104. An archived replay of the conference webcast will also be available on the NetSol Technologies web site at http://www.netsoltek.com/investors/investor_relations.htm.
About NetSol Technologies
NetSol Technologies (NASDAQ: NTWK) is a multinational provider of IT services and enterprise solutions to the financial services industry. By utilizing its worldwide IT design, development, quality assurance (QA), and project management resources, NetSol delivers high-quality, cost-effective portfolio management solutions for equipment and vehicle finance, as well as 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 the ISO 9001 and SEI (Software Engineering Institute) CMMi (Capability Maturity Model) Level 5 assessments, a distinction shared by fewer than 100 companies worldwide. NetSol Technologies' clients include Fortune 50 manufacturers, global automakers, financial institutions, technology providers, and governmental agencies. Headquartered in Calabasas, California, NetSol Technologies has operations and/or offices in London, San Francisco, Adelaide, Beijing, Bangkok and Lahore, Pakistan.
To learn more about NetSol Technologies Inc., visit www.netsoltek.com.
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 "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," variations of such words, and similar expressions, identify forward looking statements, 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.
NETSOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS -- SEPTEMBER 30, 2007
For the Three Months
Ended September 30,
2007 2006
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Net Revenues:
Licence fees $ 1,903,552 $ 1,578,412
Maintenance fees 1,583,420 1,294,964
Services 5,166,265 2,989,184
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Total revenues 8,653,237 5,862,560
Cost of revenues:
Salaries and consultants 2,321,030 1,932,073
Travel and entertainment 266,828 315,683
Communication 32,795 42,065
Depreciation and amortization 258,907 193,097
Other 507,895 426,620
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Total cost of revenues 3,387,455 2,909,538
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Gross profit 5,265,782 2,953,022
Operating expenses:
Selling and marketing 832,493 518,044
Depreciation and amortization 464,647 449,374
Bad debt expense 2,439 65,808
Salaries and wages 907,879 998,391
Professional services, including non-cash
compensation 160,050 260,870
General and adminstrative 678,573 820,086
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Total operating expenses 3,046,081 3,112,573
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Income (loss) from operations 2,219,701 (159,551)
Other income and (expenses)
Loss on sale of assets (32,223) (12,280)
Amortization of debt discount and capitalized
cost of debt - (734,659)
Interest expense (233,804) (247,908)
Interest income 33,863 90,746
Other income 111,947 67,785
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Total other expenses (120,217) (836,316)
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Net income (loss) before minority interest in
subsidiary 2,099,484 (995,867)
Minority interest in subsidiary (274,919) (247,273)
Income taxes (32,441) (52,824)
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Net income (loss) 1,792,124 (1,295,964)
Dividend required for preferred stockholders (71,157) -
Subsidiary dividend (minority holders portion) (817,173) -
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Net income (loss) applicable to common
shareholders 903,794 (1,295,964)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Translation adjustment 162,403 (73,490)
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Comprehensive income (loss) $ 1,969,991 $(2,665,418)
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Net income (loss) per share:
Basic $ 0.08 $ (0.08)
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Diluted $ 0.08 $ (0.08)
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Weighted average number of shares outstanding
Basic 21,425,235 17,046,715
Diluted 22,844,361 17,046,715
NETSOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET – AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2007
(AUDITED)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,837,241
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for
doubtful accounts of $170,087 9,302,976
Revenues in excess of billings 9,597,690
Other current assets 2,322,668
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Total current assets 26,060,575
Property and equipment, net of accumulated
depreciation 7,932,816
Other assets, long-term 504,514
Intangibles:
Product licenses, renewals, enhancements,
copyrights, trademarks, and tradenames, net 8,446,650
Customer lists, net 2,253,744
Goodwill 7,708,501
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Total intangibles 18,408,895
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Total assets $ 52,906,800
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 3,181,625
Current portion of loans and obligations under
capitalized leases 3,145,437
Other payables - acquisitions 83,399
Unearned revenues 2,494,833
Due to officers 184,328
Dividend to preferred stockholders payable 71,157
Subsidiary dividend payable 816,098
Loans payable, bank 1,979,218
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Total current liabilities 11,956,095
Obligations under capitalized leases, less
current maturities 282,156
Long term loans; less current maturities 680,398
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Total liabilities 12,918,649
Minority interest 3,827,554
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, 5,000,000 shares authorized;
3,800 issued and outstanding 3,800,000
Common stock, $.001 par value; 45,000,000
shares authorized; 22,033,851 issued and
outstanding 22,034
Additional paid-in-capital 69,562,129
Treasury stock (10,194)
Accumulated deficit (36,228,549)
Stock subscription receivable (751,407)
Common stock to be issued 79,612
Other comprehensive loss (313,028)
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Total stockholders' equity 36,160,597
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 52,906,800
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NETSOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(AUDITED)
For the Three Months
Ended Sept 30,
2007 2006
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss) from continuing
operations $ 903,794 $ (1,295,964)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss
to net cash (used in)/provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 723,554 651,161
Provision for uncollectible
accounts - 65,808
Loss on sale of assets 32,223 12,280
Minority interest in subsidiary 274,919 247,273
Stock issued for services - 30,600
Stock issued for dividends payable
to preferred stockholders 77,640 -
Fair market value of warrants and
stock options granted 24,320 -
Amortization of capitalized cost
of debt - 734,659
Changes in operating assets and
liabilities:
Increase in accounts receivable (353,500) (250,489)
Increase in other current assets (1,080,375) (354,871)
Decrease in accounts payable and
accrued expenses (1,129,263) (520,473)
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Net cash (used in)/provided by
operating activities (526,688) (680,016)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and
equipment (745,901) (238,323)
Sales of property and equipment 85,076 24,553
Proceeds from sale of certificates
of deposit - 1,739,851
Payments of acquisition payable (879,007) (4,025,567)
Increase in intangible assets (841,312) (585,631)
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Net cash used in investing
activities (2,381,144) (3,085,117)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from sale of common stock 250,000 -
Proceeds from the exercise of
stock options and warrants 903,499 -
Dividend payable to preferred
shareholders (6,482) -
Dividend payable by subsidary
(minority interest portion) 816,098 -
Reduction of restricted cash - 4,533,555
Proceeds from convertible notes
payable - 167,489
Proceeds from loans from officers - 165,000
Proceeds from bank loans 2,444,291 -
Payments on bank loans (25,110) -
Payments on capital lease
obligations & loans - net (692,353) 237,702
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Net cash provided by financing
activities 3,689,943 5,103,746
Effect of exchange rate changes in
cash 44,966 (9,961)
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Net increase in cash and cash
equivalents 827,077 1,328,652
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning
of year 4,010,164 2,493,768
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of
year $ 4,837,241 $ 3,822,420
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NETSOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION TO GAAP
(UNAUDITED)
For the Three Months
Ended
Sept. 30, 2007
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Net income per GAAP $ 1,792,124
Income taxes 32,441
Depreciaiton and amortization 723,554
Interest expense 233,804
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EBITDA income $ 2,781,923
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Weighted average number of shares outstanding
Basic 21,425,235
Diluted 22,844,361
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Basic EBITDA EPS $ 0.13
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Diluted EBITDA EPS $ 0.12
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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 November 8, 2007