NetSol Technologies Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2009 Financial Results
EMERYVILLE, CA -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 02/13/09 -- NetSol Technologies Inc. "NetSol" (NASDAQ: NTWK) (NASDAQ DUBAI: NTWK), a U.S. corporation providing global business services and enterprise application solutions to private and public sector organizations worldwide, today announced second quarter financial results for fiscal year 2009, for the period ended December 31, 2008.
First Half Fiscal 2009 Results
-- Revenues totaled $14.6 million, down 15% six months year-to-date -- Service fees totaled $8.3 million year-to-date -- License fees totaled $3.2 million year-to-date -- Maintenance fees totaled $3.1 million year-to-date -- Year-to-date GAAP net loss of $2.2 million, or a loss of $0.08 per fully diluted share, compared to GAAP net income of $1.3 million, or $0.05 per fully diluted share, in the year ago period -- Year-to-date EBITDA of $0.4 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, versus EBITDA of $3.3 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, in the year ago period.
Najeeb Ghauri, NetSol Technologies chairman and chief executive officer, commented, "Our fiscal second quarter 2009 was highlighted by a strategic evolution and expansion of our global business service offerings around our core areas of excellence in order to better position NetSol to navigate the historic deceleration in the global economic environment. The decline in year-over-year financial results was primarily a result of the lengthening, or delay, of purchasing decisions for high value software licenses and business services, related to the global economic slowdown. In response to the dramatic pullback within the global economy, we have taken steps to implement a range of streamlining and cost efficiency measures aimed at better aligning our resources to current business conditions.
"Strategically, our expansion into the vibrant and global SAP practice area through the acquisition of Ciena Solutions marked another major milestone in our long-term strategy and provides an entrée into one of the largest markets for information technology solutions and services within the industry. Our new U.S. based SAP Services Practice reflects the latest step forward in our expansion plans in the North American market. To adapt our execution to shifting end market conditions, we are also focusing on leveraging joint venture activities with international partners seeking to leverage our high quality, low cost offshore development capabilities as well as our CMMI Maturity Level 5 center of excellence. These potential joint venture opportunities would offer NetSol high quality recurring revenue streams, increased visibility, and long-term customer relationships. Furthermore, we are expanding our efforts in what we see as more recession resistant market segments where NetSol has areas of expertise such as global BestShoring IT solutions, business process outsourcing and hospital software management systems.
"Subsequent to the end of the quarter, the Company signed a letter of intent to acquire a majority stake in ID Interactive, a private U.K. based company, in a proposed transaction aimed at extending NetSol's software development capabilities into leading edge mobile technology and multimedia content delivery. Overall, as we navigate these historic market conditions, we believe that the long-term need for our IT software and services remains intact and the strategic adaptations we are making today will help better position NetSol to outperform once market conditions improve," concluded Mr. Ghauri.
NetSol reported consolidated revenues of $5.3 million for the second quarter of fiscal year 2009, representing a 37% decrease as compared to the $8.4 million in revenues reported for the same period a year ago. Consolidated gross profit for the second quarter was approximately $1.4 million, or 27% of total revenues.
U.S. GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) net loss for the second quarter of fiscal year 2009 was approximately $3.3 million, or a loss of $0.12 per diluted share, which compares to GAAP net income of $0.4 million or $0.02 per diluted share, in the same period of fiscal year 2008. NetSol reported an EBITDA loss of $1.9 million, or a loss of $0.07 per diluted share, for the second quarter of fiscal year 2009 compared to EBITDA of $1.4 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, in the year ago period.
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."
Business Highlights
-- Invested in North American infrastructure, branding and market development building on the relocation of NetSol's global headquarters to the San Francisco Bay area, supporting future growth in the world's largest market for software and IT services. -- NetSol acquires Ciena Solutions LLC bringing SAP Consulting Services into the NetSol Solutions portfolio. -- SAP Solutions Practice joins the SAP® PartnerEdge(TM) program as an SAP services partner. -- Nissan Financial Services Australia Pty. Ltd. went live with NetSol Technologies' suite of financial products including licensing, customization and implementation of the NetSol Financial Suite (NFS) Credit Application Processing System (CAP), Contract Management System (CMS) for retail business operations and Wholesale Finance System (WFS) for wholesale finance management. -- NetSol was awarded a major consulting services contract with a leading commercial bank located in the United Arab Emirates to provide consultancy services in the areas of information security and quality engineering. -- NetSol signs Business Process Outsourcing agreement with the AJK Group to provide accounting services to the companies, trusts and foundations under the administration of AJK. -- Signed healthcare and public sectors projects in Pakistan. -- NetSol Financial Suite (NFS) of products expanded its platform to support the Alternative and Renewable Energy sector. -- Dan Lee named to the role of NetSol Chief Financial Officer, to further strengthen corporate team. -- NetSol University North America (NUNA), located at NetSol's new global headquarters, in Emeryville, California opens. The current course curriculum for 2009 includes introductory and advanced instruction in all components of the NetSol Financial Suite, including LeasePak, Contract Management System (CMS), Wholesale Finance System (WFS) and Credit Application & Processing (CAP). -- Annual NetSol Solutions Conference attended by more than 30 clients from around the world as the Company hosts a unique, interactive, customer forum focused on NetSol's Financial Suite product offerings, BestShoring solutions, global business services, and client delivery initiatives.
Conference Call & Webcast Information
Following the distribution of the fiscal second quarter 2009 financial results, NetSol will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. PT) to review the quarterly financial and operational performance. Najeeb Ghauri, NetSol Technologies chairman and chief executive officer, will host the call, which will be webcast live. The webcast and a supporting slide presentation will be made available on the investor relations section of the NetSol corporate website at www.netsoltech.com. Telephone access to the conference call will be available in North America by dialing +1 (877) 407-0782 or internationally by dialing +1 (201) 689-8567.
An audio replay of the conference call will be available approximately two hours following the conclusion of the call and for the following 30 day period. 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 # 311773. An archived replay of the conference webcast will also be available on the investor relations section of the NetSol corporate website at www.netsoltech.com.
About NetSol Technologies Inc.
NetSol Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTWK) (NASDAQ DUBAI: NTWK) is a worldwide provider of global business services and enterprise application solutions. Since its inception in 1995, NetSol has used its BestShoring(TM) practices and highly experienced resources in analysis, development, quality assurance, and implementation to deliver high-quality, cost-effective solutions. Specialized by industry, these product and services offerings include credit and finance portfolio management systems, hospital/healthcare information management systems (HIMS), SAP consulting and services, custom development, systems integration, and technical services for the global Financial, Healthcare, Insurance, Energy, and Technology markets. NetSol's commitment to quality is demonstrated by its achievement of the ISO 9001, ISO 27001, and SEI (Software Engineering Institute) CMMI (Capability Maturity Model) Maturity Level 5 assessments, a distinction shared by fewer than 100 companies worldwide. NetSol Technologies' clients include Fortune 500 manufacturers, global automakers, financial institutions, utilities, technology providers, and government agencies. Headquartered in Emeryville, California, NetSol Technologies has operations and offices in Adelaide, Dubai, Beijing, Bangkok, Lahore, and London.
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Forward-Looking Statements
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Financial Tables Follow
NETSOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) For the Three Months For the Six Months Ended Ended December 31, December 31, 2007 2007 2008 (Restated) 2008 (Restated) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net Revenues: License fees $ 647,979 $ 2,866,807 $ 3,177,787 $ 4,770,359 Maintenance fees 1,513,293 1,490,376 3,107,027 3,073,796 Services 3,109,737 4,049,287 8,287,162 9,215,552 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total revenues 5,271,009 8,406,470 14,571,976 17,059,707 Cost of revenues Salaries and consultants 2,382,877 2,400,991 5,023,590 4,722,021 Travel 226,964 311,329 712,900 578,157 Repairs and maintenance 102,235 119,032 208,900 233,186 Insurance 59,073 85,110 91,912 123,755 Depreciation and amortization 532,429 271,729 1,083,754 530,636 Other 540,146 431,609 1,291,214 819,500 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total cost of sales 3,843,724 3,619,800 8,412,270 7,007,255 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Gross profit 1,427,285 4,786,670 6,159,706 10,052,452 Operating expenses: Selling and marketing 880,846 1,086,729 1,850,364 1,919,222 Depreciation and amortization 494,834 479,904 975,042 944,551 Bad debt expense 648,470 838 648,470 3,277 Salaries and wages 944,520 815,771 1,923,774 1,723,650 Professional services, including non-cash compensation 312,940 129,539 619,826 299,001 General and adminstrative 962,711 826,033 1,830,828 1,495,194 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total operating expenses 4,244,321 3,338,814 7,848,304 6,384,895 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Income from operations (2,817,036) 1,447,856 (1,688,598) 3,667,557 Other income and (expenses): Gain (loss) on sale of assets (14,960) 70 (180,698) (32,153) Interest expense (296,578) (189,142) (500,470) (422,946) Interest income 40,895 41,575 68,836 75,438 Transaction gain (loss) on foreign currency (195,030) 145,325 1,812,852 201,311 Other income and (expenses) 132,986 3,952 32,140 59,913 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total other income (expenses) (332,687) 1,780 1,232,660 (118,437) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net income (loss) before minority interest in subsidiary (3,149,723) 1,449,636 (455,938) 3,549,120 Minority interest in subsidiary - restated (32,062) (977,248) (1,661,823) (2,129,356) Income taxes (50,855) 1,483 (58,037) (30,958) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net income (loss) (3,232,640) 473,871 (2,175,798) 1,388,806 Dividend required for preferred stockholders (33,876) (40,368) (67,752) (111,525) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Net income (loss) applicable to common shareholders (3,266,516) 433,503 (2,243,550) 1,277,281 Other comprehensive income (loss): Translation adjustment - restated (962,258) (538,248) (3,857,568) (431,333) ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Comprehensive income (loss) $ (4,228,774) $ (104,745) $ (6,101,118) $ 845,948 ============ ============ ============ ============ Net income (loss) per share: Basic $ (0.12) $ 0.02 $ (0.08) $ 0.06 ============ ============ ============ ============ Diluted $ (0.12) $ 0.02 $ (0.08) $ 0.05 ============ ============ ============ ============ Weighted average number of shares outstanding Basic 26,525,259 24,443,901 26,416,217 22,934,568 ============ ============ ============ ============ Diluted 27,417,262 27,712,335 27,308,220 26,203,002 ============ ============ ============ ============ NETSOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS December 31, June 30, 2008 2008 (Unaudited) (Restated) ------------ ------------ ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 5,416,302 $ 6,275,238 Certificates of deposit 100,859 - Restricted cash 5,000,000 - Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts 12,360,726 10,988,888 Revenues in excess of billings 8,381,596 11,053,042 Other current assets 2,252,715 2,406,407 ------------ ------------ Total current assets 33,512,198 30,723,575 Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation 9,768,890 10,220,545 Other assets, non current 516,406 822,672 Intangibles: Product licenses, renewals, enhancements, copyrights, trademarks, and tradenames, net 10,888,876 10,837,856 Customer lists, net 1,726,637 1,732,761 Goodwill 9,439,285 9,439,285 ------------ ------------ Total intangibles 22,054,798 22,009,902 ------------ ------------ Total assets $ 65,852,292 $ 63,776,694 ============ ============ LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 3,465,444 $ 4,116,659 Current portion of loans and obligations under capitalized leases 6,090,445 2,280,110 Other payables - acquisitions 103,226 846,215 Unearned revenues 3,601,261 3,293,728 Due to officers - 184,173 Dividend to preferred stockholders payable 55,065 33,508 Loans payable, bank 2,521,480 2,932,551 ------------ ------------ Total current liabilities 15,836,921 13,686,944 Obligations under capitalized leases, less current maturities 1,115,474 332,307 Convertible notes payable 5,849,306 - Long term loans; less current maturities 530,421 411,608 ------------ ------------ Total liabilities 23,332,122 14,430,859 Minority interest 6,549,427 7,857,969 Commitments and contingencies - - Stockholders' equity: Preferred stock, 5,000,000 shares authorized; 1,920 issued and outstanding 1,920,000 1,920,000 Common stock, $.001 par value; 95,000,000 shares authorized; 26,513,987 issued and 26,285,491 outstanding as of December 31, 2008 25,545,482 issued and 25,525,886 outstanding as of June 30, 2008 26,514 25,545 Additional paid-in-capital 76,898,220 74,950,286 Treasury stock (228,496 and 19,596 shares) (396,008) (35,681) Accumulated deficit (35,315,253) (33,071,702) Stock subscription receivable (658,904) (600,907) Common stock to be issued 101,665 1,048,249 Other comprehensive loss (6,605,491) (2,747,924) ------------ ------------ Total stockholders' equity 35,970,743 41,487,866 ------------ ------------ Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 65,852,292 $ 63,776,694 ============ ============ NETSOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2008 2007 (Restated) ------------ ------------ Cash flows from operating activities: Net income (loss) $ (2,175,798) $ 1,388,806 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 2,058,796 1,475,187 Provision for uncollectible accounts 648,470 3,277 Loss on sale of assets 180,698 32,153 Minority interest in subsidiary 1,661,823 2,129,356 Stock issued for services 159,867 15,000 Fair market value of warrants and stock options granted 89,700 24,320 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase in accounts receivable (3,563,977) 715,359 Increase in other current assets 1,344,525 (1,749,271) Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses 106,229 (1,450,545) ------------ ------------ Net cash provided by operating activities 510,333 2,583,642 Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of property and equipment (1,551,217) (1,556,424) Sales of property and equipment 40,900 16,076 Payments of acquisition payable (742,989) (879,007) Purchase of treasury stock (360,328) - Short-term investments held for sale (105,040) - Increase in intangible assets (3,023,777) (1,479,492) ------------ ------------ Net cash used in investing activities (5,742,451) (3,898,847) Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from sale of common stock 150,000 1,500,000 Proceeds from the exercise of stock options and warrants 520,569 2,707,167 Purchase of subsidiary shares (250,000) - Proceeds from convertible notes payable 5,849,306 - Proceeds from bank loans 3,618,590 2,702,454 Payments on bank loans (138,975) (323,488) Bank overdraft 130,436 - Payments on capital lease obligations & loans - net (259,048) (760,919) Increase in restricted cash (5,000,000) - ------------ ------------ Net cash provided by financing activities 4,620,878 5,825,214 Effect of exchange rate changes in cash (247,696) 22,936 ------------ ------------ Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (858,936) 4,532,945 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 6,275,238 4,010,164 ------------ ------------ Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 5,416,302 $ 8,543,109 ============ ============ NETSOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION TO GAAP (Unaudited) Three Months Six Months Ended Ended December 31, 2008 December 31, 2008 ----------------- ----------------- Net income, before preferred dividend, per GAAP $ (3,232,640) $ (2,175,798) Income taxes 50,855 58,037 Depreciation and amortization 1,027,263 2,058,796 Interest expense 296,578 500,470 ----------------- ----------------- EBITDA income $ (1,857,944) $ 441,505 ================= ================= Weighted average number of shares outstanding Basic 26,525,259 26,416,217 Diluted 26,525,259 27,308,220 ----------------- ----------------- Basic EBITDA EPS $ (0.07) $ 0.02 ================= ================= Diluted EBITDA EPS $ (0.07) $ 0.02 ================= =================
Contacts: NetSol Technologies, Inc. Dan Lee Chief Financial Officer Phone: +1 510-250-8899 Investor Relations Christopher Chu Grayling Phone: +1 646-284-9426
Released February 13, 2009