SPSS Inc. (Nasdaq: SPSS), a global provider of Predictive
Analytics software and solutions, today announced results for the
quarter and six months ended June 30, 2009.
The Company reported 2009 second quarter revenues of $69.7
million, down 8 percent from $75.7 million in the 2008 second
quarter. Excluding the unfavorable effects of currency exchange
rates, total revenues were flat compared to 2008 second quarter
revenues. License revenues were $30.3 million, down 13 percent from
$34.8 million in the 2008 second quarter. Excluding the unfavorable
effects of currency exchange rates, license revenues were down 6
percent year over year. Maintenance revenues for the 2009 second
quarter were $33.6 million, up 1 percent from $33.2 million in the
2008 second quarter. Excluding the unfavorable effects of currency
exchange rates, maintenance revenues were up 10 percent year over
year. The overall increase in maintenance revenues was driven by
continued strong demand for the Company’s maintenance support and
product upgrades.
Operating income for the 2009 second quarter was $11.3 million,
or 16 percent of revenues, compared to $10.9 million, or 14 percent
of revenues, in the 2008 second quarter. The 2009 second quarter
operating income and operating margin were the highest second
quarter operating income and operating margin in the Company’s
history. This achievement in operations reflects the benefits of
cost initiatives and expense controls initiated late in 2008 and
was accomplished despite a significant negative impact from foreign
currency exchange rates, planned increases in marketing programs
and higher professional fees. The 2009 second quarter G&A
expenses included one-time transaction costs of $1.2 million
primarily related to the previously announced pending merger
transaction with IBM.
For the 2009 second quarter, Other Income/Expense was a net
expense of $2.6 million, which was $2.0 million net higher than the
same period in 2008. This change reflects significantly lower
interest income due to less favorable investment opportunities and
less favorable foreign exchange rates. As a result of the required
January 1, 2009, adoption of FASB Staff Position No. APB 14-1,
Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in
Cash upon Conversion (FSP No. APB 14-1), the Company recognized
$1.4 million non-cash interest expense in the 2009 second quarter
and also adjusted the 2008 second quarter results to reflect the
retrospective application of FSP No. APB 14-1 by increasing
interest expense $1.3 million for that period.
Net income for the 2009 second quarter was $6.2 million, down 12
percent from $7.0 million in the 2008 second quarter. Diluted
earnings per share (EPS) for the 2009 second quarter was $0.32,
down 14 percent from EPS of $0.37 in the 2008 second quarter. EPS
includes non-cash expense for FSP No. APB 14-1 of $0.04 in both the
2009 and 2008 second quarters. Expenses for share-based
compensation were $0.08 per share in both the 2009 and 2008 second
quarters periods. The effective income tax rate for the 2009 and
2008 quarters was 29 percent and 32 percent, respectively.
“Even in more stable economic times, our second quarter is
generally our softest quarter. In this continued unpredictable
market, we faced an even greater challenge,” said Jack Noonan, SPSS
chairman, president and CEO. “We were optimistic heading into the
quarter with a very full pipeline that proved more challenging to
convert in a short sales cycle when general global confidence in an
improving economy slipped late in the quarter.”
Noonan continued, “Mid- and low-priced transactions of our
statistical products continue to account for the majority of our
license revenue and, as expected, we had a lower number of larger
sales of combined products, particularly in Europe, which weakened
our second quarter results. Geographically, we saw a slight decline
in license revenue in the U.S. and greater weakness in Europe,
offset by higher sales in Asia Pacific, with significant gains in
Japan.”
Noonan added, “Importantly, we made a number of strategic
marketing investments – particularly focused on new customer
development – in the second quarter and first half of the year that
we believe will leave us well-positioned to increase sales and
market share when the economy begins to recover.”
Revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2009, totaled $141.8
million, down 8 percent from $153.9 million for the same period in
2008. Excluding the effects of unfavorable currency exchange rates,
total revenues were flat compared to the first six months of 2008.
License revenues were $64.1 million, down 13 percent from $73.2
million in the same period last year. Excluding the effects of
unfavorable currency exchange rates, license revenues were down 7
percent compared to the same 2008 six-month period. Operating
income was $28.5 million, or 20 percent of revenues, compared to
$24.8 million, or 16 percent of revenues, in the 2008 six-month
period.
Net income for the six months ended June 30, 2009, was $15.5
million, down 3 percent from $16.1 million in the 2008 period. In
the six-month period ended June 30, 2009, the Company recognized
$2.7 million non-cash interest expense and adjusted the 2008
six-month results to reflect the retrospective application of FSP
No. APB 14-1, thereby increasing interest expense by $2.6 million
for the period.
EPS for the 2009 six-month period was $0.80, a 5 percent decline
from $0.84 EPS in the 2008 six-month period. EPS includes non-cash
expense for FSP No. APB 14-1 of $0.09 and $0.08 in the 2009 and
2008 six-month periods, respectively.
Charges for share-based compensation were $0.15 per share in
both the first six months of 2009 and 2008. The effective income
tax rate in the 2009 six-month period was 33 percent, compared to
36 percent in the same period last year.
At June 30, 2009, cash and cash equivalents totaled $337.9
million, compared with $311.5 million at March 31, 2009, and $306.0
at June 30, 2008. The Company generated $16.8 million in cash from
operations in the 2009 second quarter, up from $14.6 million in the
same quarter last year. Cash provided by operating activities in
the first six months of 2009 was $32.7 million, compared to $28.8
million in the 2008 same period.
Pending Merger Transaction with IBM
On July 28, 2009, the Company announced it entered into a
definitive Agreement and Plan of Merger with International Business
Machines Corporation (IBM). Pursuant to the terms of the merger
agreement, subject to the conditions thereof, stockholders of the
Company will be entitled to receive $50.00 in cash for each share
of the Company’s common stock. The Board of Directors of the
Company have unanimously approved the merger. The transaction is
subject to Company stockholder approval, applicable regulatory
clearances and other customary closing conditions. The Company has
filed a Current Report on Form 8K with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, which includes further details of the transaction and a
copy of the Agreement and Plan of Merger.
Outlook and Guidance
“While we are not satisfied with the 2009 second quarter
results, the Company remains in a financially solid position. Sales
performance during the quarter reflected both the more challenging
than expected economic environment and a lower level of execution.
However, increased spending in marketing programs and continued
focus on cost management programs have positioned the Company for
future success – operationally and financially,” said Raymond
Panza, SPSS executive vice president and CFO.
Panza added, “In view of the announced pending merger
transaction with IBM, the Company is not providing guidance for the
2009 third quarter or balance of the year.”
About SPSS Inc.
SPSS Inc. is a leading global provider of Predictive Analytics
software and solutions. The Company’s complete portfolio of
Predictive Analytics Software (PASW) products – data collection,
statistics, modeling and deployment – captures people’s attitudes
and opinions, predicts outcomes of future customer interactions,
and then acts on these insights by embedding analytics into
business processes. SPSS Solutions address interconnected
business objectives across an entire organization by focusing on
the convergence of analytics, IT architecture and business
process. Commercial, government and academic customers
worldwide rely on SPSS technology as a competitive advantage in
attracting, retaining and growing customers, while reducing fraud
and mitigating risk. Founded in 1968, SPSS is headquartered in
Chicago, Illinois. For more information, please visit
www.spss.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
In addition to historical information, this press release
contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, including, without limitation, statements
regarding the Company’s expectations, beliefs, intentions or future
strategies that are signified by the words “expects,”
“anticipates,” “intends,” “believes,” “estimates” or similar
language. All forward-looking statements included in this document
are based on information available to the Company on the date
hereof. The Company cautions investors that its business and
financial performance and the matters described in these
forward-looking statements are subject to substantial risks and
uncertainties. Because of these risks and uncertainties, some of
which may not be currently ascertainable and many of which are
beyond the Company’s control, actual results could differ
materially from those expressed in or implied by the
forward-looking statements. The potential risks and uncertainties
that could cause results to differ materially include, but are not
limited to: the Company’s ability to predict revenue, the Company’s
ability to respond to rapid technological changes, a potential loss
of relationships with third parties from whom the Company licenses
certain software, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, the
impact of new accounting pronouncements, increased competition and
risks associated with product performance and market acceptance of
new products. A detailed discussion of other risk factors that
affect the Company’s business is contained in the Company’s Annual
Reports on Form 10-K, particularly under the heading “Risk
Factors.” The Company does not intend to update these
forward-looking statements to reflect actual future events.
SPSS Inc. and
Subsidiaries Consolidated Statements of Income
(unaudited) For the Three Months Ended June
30, Percent % of Net Revenues
2009 2008 Change
2009 2008 (in thousands, except per share
amounts) Net revenues: License $ 30,296 $ 34,823 -13 %
43 % 46 % Maintenance 33,561 33,184 1 % 48 % 44 % Services
5,888 7,694 -23 %
9 % 10 %
Net revenues 69,745
75,701 -8 %
100 % 100 % Operating
expenses: Cost of license and maintenance revenues 4,753 5,221 -9 %
7 % 7 % Sales, marketing and services 33,223 38,767 -14 % 48 % 51 %
Research and development 9,686 11,305 -14 % 14 % 15 % General and
administrative 10,772 9,495
13 % 15 % 13 % Operating expenses
58,434 64,788 -10
% 84 % 86 %
Operating income
11,311 10,913
4 % 16 % 14
% Other income (expense): Interest expense (See Note) (2,504
) (2,479 ) 1 % -4 % -3 % Interest income 681 2,339 -71 % 1 % 3 %
Other (816 ) (468 ) 74 %
-1 % 0 % Other income (expense) (2,639 )
(608 ) 334 % -4 % 0 % Income
before income taxes 8,672 10,305 -16 % 12 % 14 % Income tax expense
2,492 3,279 -24 %
3 % 5 %
Net income $
6,180 $ 7,026
-12 % 9 % 9
% Basic net income per share $
0.34 $ 0.39
-13 % Diluted net income per share
$ 0.32 $ 0.37
-14 % Shares used in computing basic net
income per share 18,327 17,936
2 % Shares used in computing diluted net income per
share 19,568 19,072
3 %
SPSS Inc. and
Subsidiaries Consolidated Statements of Income
(unaudited) For the Six Months Ended June 30,
Percent % of Net Revenues 2009
2008 Change 2009
2008 (in thousands, except per share amounts) Net
revenues: License $ 64,066 $ 73,240 -13 % 45 % 48 % Maintenance
66,056 65,331 1 % 47 % 42 % Services 11,704
15,371 -24 % 8 % 10 %
Net revenues 141,826
153,942 -8 %
100 % 100 % Operating expenses:
Cost of license and maintenance revenues 9,365 10,520 -11 % 7 % 7 %
Sales, marketing and services 64,360 77,927 -17 % 45 % 51 %
Research and development 20,663 22,686 -9 % 15 % 15 % General and
administrative 18,903 18,031
5 % 13 % 11 % Operating expenses
113,291 129,164 -12 %
80 % 84 %
Operating income
28,535 24,778
15 % 20 % 16
% Other income (expense): Interest expense (See Note) (5,027
) (4,919 ) 2 % -4 % -3 % Interest income 1,498 5,316 -72 % 1 % 3 %
Gain on convertible debt retirement 356 - NM 0 % 0 % Other
(2,056 ) (168 ) NM -1 %
0 % Other income (5,229 ) 229
NM -4 % 0 % Income before income
taxes 23,306 25,007 -7 % 16 % 16 % Income tax expense
7,761 8,943 -13 % 5 %
6 %
Net income $ 15,545
$ 16,064 -3 %
11 % 10 % Basic net
income per share $ 0.85
$ 0.90 -6 % Diluted
net income per share $ 0.80
$ 0.84 -5 % Shares used
in computing basic net income per share 18,280
17,926 2 % Shares used in computing
diluted net income per share 19,486
19,154 2 %
SPSS Inc. and
Subsidiaries Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
(unaudited) June 30, December
31, 2009 2008 (in
thousands) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash
equivalents $ 337,882 $ 305,917 Accounts receivable, net 39,870
43,172 Inventories, net 651 433 Deferred income taxes 3,945 4,142
Prepaid income taxes 9,032 5,738 Other current assets
5,459 4,693
Total current assets
396,839 364,095
Net property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net
13,892 14,323 Capitalized software development costs, net 39,069
37,470 Goodwill 41,886 41,845 Intangibles, net 1,898 2,091
Noncurrent deferred income taxes 16,435 20,728 Other noncurrent
assets 2,583 3,673
Total assets $ 512,602
$ 484,225 LIABILITIES AND
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts
payable $ 7,729 $ 6,391 Income taxes and value added taxes payable
12,764 10,877 Deferred revenues 79,992 83,638 Other accrued
liabilities 21,605 22,146
Total current liabilities 122,090
123,052 Long-term debt (See
Note) 128,173 128,106 Noncurrent deferred income taxes 7,384 8,509
Other noncurrent liabilities 1,578 1,937
Stockholders'
equity: Common Stock 184 182 Additional paid-in capital (See
Note) 170,202 164,373 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (6,817 )
(16,197 ) Retained earnings (See Note) 89,808
74,263
Total stockholders' equity
253,377 222,621
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$ 512,602 $ 484,225
Note– Implementation of FASB Staff Position No. APB
14-1
The Company adopted FASB Staff Position No. APB 14-1 (“FSP” or
“FSP No. APB 14-1”), “Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments
That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash
Settlement)” on January 1, 2009. The FSP requires retrospective
application related to the Company’s convertible debt that was
outstanding during the periods presented in the financial
statements.
Consequently, adoption of FSP No. APB 14-1 resulted in the
adjustment of the Company's 2008 financial statements including
decrease in fully diluted earnings per share by $0.04 per share.
Adoption of FSP 14-1 also resulted in adjustments to the Company’s
December 31, 2008 balance sheet including decrease to convertible
debt of $21.9 million, increase to additional paid-in capital of
$17.3 million, increase to deferred tax liability of $7.5 million,
decrease to other assets of $2.8 million, and decrease of $5.7
million to retained earnings.
SPSS Inc. and Subsidiaries Consolidated Statements
of Cash Flows (unaudited) For the Six
Months Ended June 30, 2009
2008 (in thousands) Cash flows from operating
activities: Net income $ 15,545 $ 16,064 Adjustments to
reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 9,256 9,509 Convertible debt
amortization 3,081 2,939 Deferred income taxes 3,459 1,413 Excess
tax benefit from share-based compensation 74 (1,241 ) Amortization
of share-based compensation 4,648 4,538 Gain on convertible debt
retirement (356 ) - Changes in assets and liabilities: Accounts
receivable 3,784 11,391 Inventories (201 ) (18 ) Prepaid and other
assets (734 ) (2,053 ) Accounts payable 1,320 466 Accrued expenses
(511 ) (6,288 ) Income taxes (1,372 ) (3,085 ) Deferred revenue
(5,510 ) (1,504 ) Other, net 186
(3,348 )
Net cash provided by operating activities
32,669 28,783
Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures
(2,677 ) (2,816 ) Capitalized software development costs (6,887 )
(6,802 ) Purchase of business intangibles
(1,245 )
Net cash used in investing activities
(9,564 ) (10,863 )
Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from stock
option exercises and employee stock purchase plan 2,434 4,204 Tax
benefit from stock option exercises - 1,241 Retirement of
convertible debt (3,084 ) - Purchases of common stock
- (27,870 )
Net cash provided by financing
activities (650 )
(22,425 ) Effect of exchange rates on cash
9,510 3,571
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 31,965 (934 ) Cash and cash
equivalents at beginning of period 305,917
306,930
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period $ 337,882 $
305,996
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