NetSol Technologies Reports Strong Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full-Year Results
Full Year Revenue Advances 28% to Record $50.8 Million
On Fourth Quarter Revenue of $15.1 Million
Full Year Earnings Advance to $0.95 per Diluted Share
With Fourth Quarter Earnings of $0.35 per Diluted Share
Company to Discuss Outlook on Conference Call Scheduled Today at 11 a.m. ET (8 a.m. PT)
CALABASAS, Calif., Sept. 12, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NetSol Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:NTWK), a worldwide provider of global IT and enterprise application solutions, today reported strong financial results for its fiscal 2013 fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended June 30, 2013.
Fiscal 2013 Fourth Quarter Financial Results
Total revenue for the fourth quarter rose to a record $15.1 million from $14.3 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012.
Fourth quarter license revenue was $6.2 million, compared with $7.2 in the corresponding period of fiscal 2012. Maintenance revenue improved to $2.4 million from $1.9 million last year. Service revenue increased to $6.5 million from $5.2 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012.
"We are very proud of the strong results we delivered for the year and the quarter and remain focused on taking the necessary steps to capture increasing market share throughout world, accelerating our growth and building sustainable shareholder value," said Najeeb Ghauri, CEO of NetSol. "In each of our key regions, we are actively marketing our solutions, with our core NFS solution increasingly recognized as the standard of excellence. As a result, our average deal size is increasing, new business leads are growing, and add-on projects are expanding."
Total cost of revenue for the fiscal 2013 fourth quarter increased to $5.8 million from $5.4 million last year, primarily reflecting an increase in staffing and new business activities, as well as an increase in depreciation and amortization, a non-cash expense. Total operating expenses for the fiscal 2013 fourth quarter amounted to $4.7 million, versus $4.2 million in the fiscal 2012 fourth quarter.
Operating income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 was $4.6, compared with $4.7 million last year.
NetSol achieved fourth quarter net income of $3.2 million, equal to $0.35 per diluted share, compared with $1.9 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, a year ago, including a $1.5 million deduction in the most recent quarter for non-controlling interest, compared with a deduction of $2.6 million in the prior year period.
Weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding for the fourth quarter was 9.0 million shares, compared with 7.5 million shares for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012. The increase was primarily related to the conversion from a convertible note holder of all its debt to equity.
The net EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure), was $5.2 million for the fiscal 2013 fourth quarter, or $0.58 per diluted share, an improvement from $3.4 million, or $0.46 per diluted share, for the fiscal 2012 fourth quarter. The reconciliation of net EBITDA to net income, the most comparable non-GAAP financial measure, as well as a further explanation about adjusted EBITDA, is included in the financial tables at the end of this news release.
NetSol's cash and cash equivalents balance was $7.9 million at June 30, 2013, up from $7.6 million last year. NetSol's cash balance reflects equipment purchases and infrastructure enhancements at the NetSol Technology Campus and Bangkok office as a result of increased headcount and system upgrades.
Fourth Quarter 2013 and Recent Highlights:
- Received three new orders for NetSol Financial Suite (NFS™) solution, representing more than $15 million in combined license, maintenance and service billings;
- Signed $5 million in new orders for the NetSol Financial Suite (NFS™) solution following the close of the fiscal year;
- Secured two new LeaseSoft license upgrades for NetSol Technologies Europe clients, one new LeaseSoft license in Europe, and was also selected by a UK merchant bank to provide a system solution to support a new line of consumer finance business;
- Signed a global agreement with one of Australia's largest non-bank lenders with approximately $5 billion of loan and lease assets under management;
- Continued expansion of the customer base and business volume in the Virtual Lease Services subsidiary, with contract numbers managed by VLS 35% higher than the previous year;
- Obtained the first LeasePAK SaaS customer in North America and continued to make progress on a multi-million dollar agreement to implement the complete NFS suite for a global equipment manufacture at its Mexico-based subsidiary;
- Signed an agreement to implement the Centralized Driving License Issuance Management System for the province of The Punjab and signed a contract with Ufone Pakistan, one of the leading telecom companies, to develop an information technology risk assessment framework and information security strategy;
- Formed a partnership with BWise, a NASDAQ OMX company and the leading provider of enterprise Governance, Risk Management and Compliance, to provide local support in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through Atheeb NetSol;
- Broadened Vroozi's channel partners in North America with addition of three new partners to facilitate increased adoption the subsidiary's solution; and,
- Recently registered 30 new customers for the Vroozi Purchase Manager platform.
2013 Full-Year Financial Results
Net revenue for fiscal 2013 increased 28% to a record $50.8 million from $39.8 million last fiscal year.
License revenue rose to $17.8 million from $13.4 million in fiscal 2012. Maintenance revenue for fiscal 2013 rose to $9.5 million from $7.9 million last fiscal year. Services revenue increased to $23.5 million from $18.5 million for fiscal 2012.
Gross margin for the 2013 fiscal year was 55%, compared with 54% last year. Gross margin for the fiscal 2013 year reflects increased staffing levels to service and deliver current and projected projects in NetSol's new business pipeline. Total operating expenses were $16.2 million for fiscal 2013, compared with $14.2 million in fiscal 2012. Operating income for fiscal 2013 rose to $11.7 million from $7.3 million in fiscal 2012.
Net income advanced to $7.9 million for fiscal 2013, equal to $0.95 per diluted share, from $2.4 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, in fiscal 2012. Weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding for the year was 8.3 million, compared with 6.2 million shares in fiscal 2012.
Business Outlook
"Today, our new business pipeline and add-on requests from customers are stronger than ever, a fact demonstrated by the signing of more than $20 million in projects in the past two months alone," added Ghauri. "We are actively working on a number of similar game-changing deals for the company across the globe.
"At the same time, we remain cognizant of the need to attract and invest in a strong bench of employees with solid technological expertise and a penchant for unparalleled service, characteristics for which NetSol is known. Today we have more than 100 people going through training, a strong indication of where we see the business going just over the near term," concluded Ghauri.
NetSol will review its results and discuss its business strategy and outlook on today's conference. Details are as follows:
Fiscal 2013 Fourth Quarter Conference Call
| When: | Thursday, September 12 |
| Time: | 11a.m. Eastern |
| Phone: | 1-877-941-8609 (domestic) |
| 1-480-629-9818 (international) | |
| Conference ID: | 4638372 |
A live Webcast will be available online on NetSol's website at http://www.netsoltech.com/us/investors/event-presentation, where it will be archived for 90 days.
Investors can also interact with NetSol Investor Relations online at Stockr at https://stockr.com/ntwk/, by email at [email protected] or by phone at 310-279-5980.
About NetSol Technologies
NetSol Technologies, Inc. (www.netsoltech.com) is a worldwide provider of global IT and enterprise application solutions that include credit and finance portfolio management systems, SAP consulting and services, custom development, systems integration, and technical services for the global Financial, Leasing, Insurance, Energy, and Technology markets. Headquartered in Calabasas, Calif., NetSol's product and services offerings have achieved ISO 9001, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and SEI (Software Engineering Institute) CMMI (Capability Maturity Model) Maturity Level 5 assessments, a distinction shared by only 178 companies worldwide. The Company's clients include Fortune 500 manufacturers, global automakers, financial institutions, utilities, technology providers, and government agencies. NetSol has delivery and support locations in San Francisco, London, Beijing, Bangkok, Lahore, Adelaide, Sydney, and Riyadh.
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| NetSol Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries | ||
| Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||
| As of June 30, | As of June 30, | |
| ASSETS | 2013 | 2012 |
| Current assets: | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 7,874,318 | $ 7,599,607 |
| Restricted cash | 1,875,237 | 141,231 |
| Accounts receivable, net | 14,684,212 | 13,757,637 |
| Revenues in excess of billings | 15,367,198 | 12,131,329 |
| Other current assets | 2,273,314 | 2,648,302 |
| Total current assets | 42,074,279 | 36,278,106 |
| Investment under equity method | 545,483 | -- |
| Property and equipment, net | 20,978,369 | 16,912,795 |
| Intangible assets, net | 29,452,654 | 28,502,983 |
| Goodwill | 9,653,330 | 9,653,330 |
| Total assets | $ 102,704,115 | $ 91,347,214 |
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||
| Current liabilities: | ||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ 3,923,921 | $ 3,869,355 |
| Current portion of loans and obligations under capitalized leases | 3,326,465 | 1,631,687 |
| Other payables - acquisitions | 103,226 | 103,226 |
| Unearned revenues | 2,446,018 | 2,704,661 |
| Convertible notes payable, current portion | -- | 2,809,093 |
| Loans payable, bank | 1,982,161 | 2,116,402 |
| Common stock to be issued | 88,325 | 105,575 |
| Total current liabilities | 11,870,116 | 13,339,999 |
| Convertible notes payable less current maturities | -- | 936,364 |
| Long term loans and obligations under capitalized leases; less current maturities | 1,412,212 | 2,076,199 |
| Total liabilities | 13,282,328 | 16,352,562 |
| Commitments and contingencies | ||
| Stockholders' equity: | ||
| Common stock, $.01 par value; 15,000,000 shares authorized; 8,929,523 | ||
| & 7,513,745 issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2013 and 2012 | 89,295 | 75,137 |
| Additional paid-in-capital | 114,292,510 | 106,101,165 |
| Treasury stock | (415,425) | (415,425) |
| Accumulated deficit | (23,821,256) | (31,684,399) |
| Stock subscription receivable | (2,280,488) | (2,119,488) |
| Other comprehensive loss | (15,714,112) | (12,361,759) |
| Total NetSol stockholders' equity | 72,150,524 | 59,595,231 |
| Non-controlling interest | 17,271,263 | 15,399,421 |
| Total stockholders' equity | 89,421,787 | 74,994,652 |
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ 102,704,115 | $ 91,347,214 |
| NetSol Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries | |||
| Consolidated Statement of Operations | |||
| For the Year | |||
| Ended June 30, | |||
| 2013 | 2012 | ||
| Net Revenues: | |||
| License fees | 17,756,447 | 13,369,701 | |
| Maintenance fees | 9,550,471 | 7,866,930 | |
| Services | 23,490,243 | 18,538,893 | |
| Total net revenues | 50,797,161 | 39,775,524 | |
| Cost of revenues: | |||
| Salaries and consultants | 13,051,360 | 10,236,109 | |
| Travel | 1,710,561 | 1,273,259 | |
| Repairs and maintenance | 485,070 | 373,359 | |
| Insurance | 179,959 | 145,351 | |
| Depreciation and amortization | 4,147,347 | 3,528,229 | |
| Other | 3,379,636 | 2,721,716 | |
| Total cost of revenues | 22,953,933 | 18,278,023 | |
| Gross profit | 27,843,228 | 21,497,501 | |
| Operating expenses: | |||
| Selling and marketing | 3,556,997 | 3,130,379 | |
| Depreciation and amortization | 1,555,402 | 1,113,758 | |
| Bad debt expense | 415,482 | 124,291 | |
| Salaries and wages | 5,078,278 | 4,191,593 | |
| Professional services, including non-cash compensation | 907,844 | 993,058 | |
| General and administrative | 4,662,127 | 4,679,840 | |
| Total operating expenses | 16,176,130 | 14,232,919 | |
| Income from operations | 11,667,098 | 7,264,582 | |
| Other income and (expenses) | |||
| Gain (loss) on sale of assets | 3,682 | (18,979) | |
| Interest expense | (664,025) | (823,684) | |
| Interest income | 185,343 | 82,039 | |
| Gain on foreign currency exchange transactions | 1,367,448 | 404,708 | |
| Share of net income (loss) from equity investment | 482,664 | (300,000) | |
| Amortization of financing costs | (635,882) | (179,576) | |
| Other income | 147,153 | 275,565 | |
| Total other income (expenses) | 886,383 | (559,927) | |
| Net income before income taxes | 12,553,481 | 6,704,655 | |
| Income taxes | (465,426) | (55,384) | |
| Net income after tax | 12,088,055 | 6,649,271 | |
| Non-controlling interest | (4,224,912) | (4,202,727) | |
| Net income attributable to NetSol | 7,863,143 | 2,446,544 | |
| Other comprehensive loss: | |||
| Translation adjustment | (4,725,022) | (5,308,958) | |
| Comprehensive income (loss) | 3,138,121 | (2,862,414) | |
| Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest | (1,372,669) | (1,753,122) | |
| Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to NetSol | 4,510,790 | (1,109,292) | |
| Net income per share: | |||
| Basic | $ 0.96 | $ 0.39 | |
| Diluted | $ 0.95 | $ 0.39 | |
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding | |||
| Basic | 8,201,247 | 6,217,842 | |
| Diluted | 8,288,951 | 6,244,185 | |
| NetSol Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries | ||
| Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows | ||
| For the Year | ||
| Ended June 30, | ||
| 2013 | 2012 | |
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||
| Net income | $ 12,088,055 | $ 6,649,271 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income | ||
| to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||
| Depreciation and amortization | 5,702,749 | 4,641,987 |
| Provision for bad debts | 415,482 | 192,250 |
| Gain on settlement of finance lease | -- | (110,990) |
| Share of net (income) loss from investment under equity method | (482,664) | 300,000 |
| (Gain) loss on sale of assets | (3,682) | 18,979 |
| Stock issued for interest on notes payable | 211,111 | -- |
| Stock issued for services | 38,790 | 216,446 |
| Fair market value of warrants and stock options granted | 678,494 | 453,100 |
| Amortization of financing costs | 635,882 | 179,577 |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||
| (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable | (2,124,884) | 1,774,837 |
| Increase in other current assets | (3,590,104) | (5,124,497) |
| Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses | 276,590 | (1,078,245) |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 13,845,819 | 8,112,715 |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||
| Purchases of property and equipment | (8,958,876) | (4,912,322) |
| Sales of property and equipment | 118,432 | 44,690 |
| Purchase of treasury stock | -- | (19,417) |
| Investment under equity method | -- | (100,000) |
| Purchase of non-controlling interest in subsidiaries | (799,349) | -- |
| Acquisition, net of cash acquired | -- | (253,192) |
| Increase in intangible assets | (4,832,459) | (6,167,105) |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (14,472,252) | (11,407,346) |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||
| Proceeds from sale of common stock | -- | 5,743,300 |
| Proceeds from the exercise of stock options and warrants | 2,537,712 | 728,500 |
| Payment to common shareholders against fractional shares | (194) | -- |
| Proceeds from exercise of subsidiary options | 111,330 | -- |
| Proceeds from convertible notes payable | -- | 4,000,000 |
| Payments on convertible notes payable | -- | (2,758,330) |
| Restricted cash | (1,734,006) | 5,558,769 |
| Dividend Paid | (388,997) | (341,657) |
| Bank overdraft | -- | 59,913 |
| Proceeds from bank loans | 1,795,663 | 4,190,395 |
| Payments on capital lease obligations and loans - net | (630,714) | (8,089,139) |
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 1,690,794 | 9,091,751 |
| Effect of exchange rate changes in cash | (789,650) | (2,370,315) |
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 274,711 | 3,426,805 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year | 7,599,607 | 4,172,802 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of year | $ 7,874,318 | $ 7,599,607 |
| NetSol Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries | ||
| Reconciliation to GAAP | ||
| Year | Year | |
| Ended | Ended | |
| June 30, 2013 | June 30, 2012 | |
| Net Income (loss) before preferred dividend, per GAAP | $ 7,863,143 | $ 2,446,544 |
| Income Taxes | 465,426 | 55,384 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 5,702,749 | 4,641,987 |
| Interest expense | 664,025 | 823,684 |
| Interest (income) | (185,343) | (82,039) |
| EBITDA | $ 14,510,000 | $ 7,885,560 |
| Weighted Average number of shares outstanding | ||
| Basic | 8,201,247 | 6,217,842 |
| Diluted | 8,288,951 | 6,244,185 |
| Basic EBITDA | $ 1.77 | $ 1.27 |
| Diluted EBITDA | $ 1.75 | $ 1.26 |
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.
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Released September 12, 2013