SPSS Reports 2008 Second Quarter, First Half Results

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, 2008.

The Company reported second quarter revenues of $75.7 million, an increase of 10 percent from $68.9 million in the second quarter of 2007. Net income was $7.8 million, up 9 percent from $7.2 million in the second quarter last year, with diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.41, a 14 percent increase from $0.36 in the 2007 second quarter. License revenues were $34.8 million, up 8 percent from $32.4 million in the same quarter last year. Operating income was $10.9 million, or 14 percent of revenues, compared to $10.2 million, or 15 percent of revenues, in the 2007 second quarter. Charges for share-based compensation were $0.08 per share in the second quarter of both 2008 and 2007. Approximately 60 percent of total revenues in the 2008 second quarter came from outside the United States. Excluding the effects of currency exchange rates, total revenues were up 3 percent over the 2007 second quarter.

While facing a challenging global economic environment, we continued to realize both top- and bottom-line growth, said Jack Noonan, SPSS chairman, president and CEO. The breadth of our product offerings, the range of transaction pricing, our diverse customer base and geographic markets contributed to an ability to sustain our financial performance in a weaker economy.

Noonan continued, License growth was strongest in the United States, up 9 percent, and in the United Kingdom, up 28 percent, net of currency. These increases occurred most notably with our data mining and data capture technologies. Growth in services revenues was also solid, reflecting a steadily increasing number of consulting and training engagements.

Revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2008, totaled $153.9 million, an increase of 11 percent from $139.1 million for the same period in 2007. Net income was $17.7 million, up 15 percent from $15.3 million in the first six months of 2007, with EPS of $0.92, a 23 percent increase from $0.75 in the 2007 six-month period. License revenues were $73.2 million, up 9 percent from $67.3 million in the same period last year. Operating income was $24.8 million, or 16 percent of revenues, from $22.3 million, or 16 percent of revenues, in the 2007 six-month period. Charges for share-based compensation were $0.14 per share in the first six month periods of both 2008 and 2007. The effective income tax rate in the 2008 six-month period was 36 percent, compared to 37 percent in the same period last year.

At June 30, 2008, cash and cash equivalents totaled $306.0 million. The Company generated $14.6 million in cash from operations in the 2008 second quarter, up from $13.4 million in the same quarter last year. Cash provided by operating activities in the first six months of 2008 was $28.8 million after the payment of $7.4 million of a year-end 2007 accrued payable related to the Companys share repurchase program, compared to $34.7 million for the same period in 2007.

Outlook and Guidance

While underperformance in Northern Europe and Asia, combined with higher investments in marketing, affected our profitability in the quarter, the operating margin for the six-month period remained unchanged from a year ago at 16 percent, said Raymond Panza, SPSS executive vice president and CFO. Although we expect to realize the benefits from our investments in marketing, we are focused on managing expenses for the remainder of the year.

Panza added, In the 2008 third quarter, we expect revenues of between $74.0 million and $78.0 million, with EPS in the range of $0.42 to $0.48. For the 2008 full year, we reiterate our revenue guidance of between $310.0 million and $320.0 million and EPS in the range of $1.90 to $2.00. EPS guidance for the third quarter and 2008 full year assumes charges for share-based compensation of $0.06 and $0.26, respectively, and an effective income tax rate of 36 percent.

Conference Call 4 p.m. CT/5 p.m. ET

The Company will host a conference call at 4 p.m. CT/5 p.m. ET on July 29, 2008, to discuss its financial results. The live call will be broadcast online at www.spss.com/invest. Those interested in participating in the live call should call 866-356-4123 in the United States or 617-597-5393 internationally. The live call pass-code is 94910927. A replay will be available via phone for one week after the call. To access it, participants in the United States should call 888-286-8010 or 617-801-6888 internationally using access code 21486508. An archived version of the call will also be made available online at www.spss.com/invest approximately two hours after the live call.

About SPSS Inc.

SPSS Inc. (Nasdaq: SPSS) is a leading global provider of Predictive Analytics software and solutions. The Companys Predictive Analytics technology improves business processes by giving organizations forward visibility for decisions made every day. By incorporating Predictive Analytics into their daily operations, organizations become Predictive Enterprises able to direct and automate decisions to meet business goals and achieve a measurable competitive advantage. More than 250,000 public sector, academic and commercial customers rely on SPSS technology to help increase revenue, reduce costs and detect and prevent fraud. 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 Companys 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 Companys 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 Companys ability to predict revenue, the Companys 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 Companys business is contained in the Companys 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
20082007Change20082007
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Net revenues:
License $ 34,823 $ 32,366 8 % 46 % 47 %
Maintenance 33,184 30,449 9 % 44 % 44 %
Services 7,694 6,107 26 % 10 % 9 %
Net revenues75,70168,92210%100%100%
Operating expenses:
Cost of license and maintenance revenues 5,221 4,546 15 % 7 % 7 %
Sales, marketing and services 38,767 33,034 17 % 51 % 48 %
Research and development 11,305 12,351 -8 % 15 % 18 %
General and administrative 9,495 8,746 9 % 13 % 12 %
Operating expenses 64,788 58,677 10 % 86 % 85 %
Operating income10,91310,2457%14%15%
Other income (expense):
Net interest and investment income 1,166 1,749 -33 % 2 % 3 %
Other (468 ) (561 ) -17 % -1 % -1 %
Other income 698 1,188 -41 % 1 % 2 %
Income before income taxes 11,611 11,433 2 % 15 % 17 %
Income tax expense 3,779 4,242 -11 % 5 % 7 %
Net income$ 7,832$ 7,1919%10%10%
Basic net income per share$ 0.44$ 0.3913%
Diluted net income per share$ 0.41$ 0.3614%
Shares used in computing basic net income per share 17,936 18,569 -3 %
Shares used in computing diluted net income per share 19,072 19,928 -4 %
SPSS Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Income
(unaudited)
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
Percent% of Net Revenues
20082007Change20082007
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Net revenues:
License $ 73,240 $ 67,338 9 % 48 % 48 %
Maintenance 65,331 59,375 10 % 42 % 43 %
Services 15,371 12,375 24 % 10 % 9 %
Net revenues153,942139,08811%100%100%
Operating expenses:
Cost of license and maintenance revenues 10,520 8,793 20 % 7 % 6 %
Sales, marketing and services 77,927 66,663 17 % 51 % 48 %
Research and development 22,686 24,622 -8 % 15 % 18 %
General and administrative 18,031 16,690 8 % 11 % 12 %
Operating expenses 129,164 116,768 11 % 84 % 84 %
Operating income24,77822,32011%16%16%
Other income (expense):
Net interest and investment income 2,986 3,255 -8 % 2 % 2 %
Other (168 ) (1,345 ) -88 % 0 % -1 %
Other income 2,818 1,910 48 % 2 % 1 %
Income before income taxes 27,596 24,230 14 % 18 % 17 %
Income tax expense 9,934 8,888 12 % 7 % 6 %
Net income$ 17,662$ 15,34215%11%11%
Basic net income per share$ 0.99$ 0.8024%
Diluted net income per share$ 0.92$ 0.7523%
Shares used in computing basic net income per share 17,926 19,197 -7 %
Shares used in computing diluted net income per share 19,154 20,529 -7 %
SPSS Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
(unaudited)
June 30,December 31,
20082007
(in thousands)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 305,996 $ 306,930
Accounts receivable, net 47,194 56,580
Inventories, net 719 698
Deferred income taxes 4,373 3,964
Prepaid income taxes 7,472 3,301
Other current assets 6,318 4,162
Total current assets372,072375,635
Net property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net 16,014 16,429
Capitalized software development costs, net 35,130 34,140
Goodwill 42,683 42,093
Intangibles, net 4,427 3,273
Noncurrent deferred income taxes 21,374 22,731
Other noncurrent assets 6,622 6,759
Total assets$ 498,322$ 501,060

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 8,408 $ 7,759
Income taxes and value added taxes payable 16,078 14,737
Deferred revenues 85,204 83,862
Other accrued liabilities 26,876 32,988
Total current liabilities136,566139,346
Long-term debt 150,000 150,000
Noncurrent deferred income taxes 999 784
Other noncurrent liabilities 1,468 1,577
Stockholders' equity:
Common Stock 180 189
Additional paid-in capital 142,512 175,267
Treasury stock - (12,680 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income 5,054 2,696
Retained earnings 61,543 43,881
Total stockholders' equity209,289209,353
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$ 498,322$ 501,060
SPSS Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited)
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
20082007
(in thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 17,662 $ 15,342
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 9,859 8,397
Deferred income taxes 2,404 5,899
Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation (1,241 ) (5,302 )
Amortization of share-based compensation 4,538 4,542
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable 11,391 5,405
Inventories (18 ) (106 )
Prepaid and other assets (2,053 ) 558
Accounts payable 466 (306 )
Accrued expenses (6,288 ) 427
Income taxes (3,085 ) (126 )
Deferred revenue (1,504 ) 92
Other, net (3,348 ) (135 )
Net cash provided by operating activities28,78334,687
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures (2,816 ) (2,674 )
Capitalized software development costs (6,802 ) (7,801 )
Purchase of business and intangible assets (1,245 ) -
Net cash used in investing activities(10,863)(10,475)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Purchases of common stock (27,870 ) (49,998 )
Proceeds from stock option exercises and employee stock purchase plan 4,204 12,610
Tax benefit from stock option exercises 1,241 5,302
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt - 150,000
Debt issuance costs - (4,281 )
Net cash provided by financing activities(22,425)113,633
Effect of exchange rates on cash3,571359
Net change in cash and cash equivalents (934 ) 138,204
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 306,930 140,203
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$ 305,996$ 278,407
SPSS Inc. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Information--Effect of Share-Based Compensation on Operating Income
(unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
Adjusted To Exclude
Reported--GAAPShare-Based CompensationShare-Based Compensation
200820072008200720082007
(in thousands, except percent amounts)
Net revenues$ 75,701$ 68,922$ -$ -$ 75,701$ 68,922
Operating expenses:
Cost of license and maintenance revenues 5,221 4,546 - - 5,221 4,546
Sales, marketing and services 38,767 33,034 401 479 38,366 32,555
Research and development 11,305 12,351 275 495 11,030 11,856
General and administrative 9,495 8,746 1,793 1,658 7,702 7,088
Operating expenses 64,788 58,677 2,469 2,632 62,319 56,045
Operating income$ 10,913$ 10,245$ (2,469)$ (2,632)$ 13,382$ 12,877
Operating income as % of revenues14%15%18%19%
Diluted net income per common share$ 0.41$ 0.36$ (0.08)$ (0.08)$ 0.49$ 0.44
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
Adjusted To Exclude
Reported--GAAPShare-Based CompensationShare-Based Compensation
200820072008200720082007
(in thousands, except percent amounts)
Net revenues$153,942$139,088$ -$ -$ 153,942$139,088
Operating expenses:
Cost of license and maintenance revenues 10,520 8,793 - - 10,520 8,793
Sales, marketing and services 77,927 66,663 810 955 77,117 65,708
Research and development 22,686 24,622 555 960 22,131 23,662
General and administrative 18,031 16,690 3,173 2,627 14,858 14,063
Operating expenses 129,164 116,768 4,538 4,542 124,626 112,226
Operating income$ 24,778$ 22,320$ (4,538)$ (4,542)$ 29,316$ 26,862
Operating income as % of revenues16%16%19%19%
Diluted net income per common share$ 0.92$ 0.75$ (0.14)$ (0.14)$ 1.06$ 0.89

NOTE - Share-Based Compensation

On January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment ("SFAS No. 123(R)" or the "Statement") using the modified prospective method. SFAS No. 123(R) focuses primarily on accounting for transactions in which an entity obtains employee services in share-based payment transactions. Prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R), the Company followed the intrinsic value method in accordance with APB No. 25 to account for its employee stock options and share-based awards issued before 2006. The Company has provided the effects of share-based compensation to show the effects of share-based compensation and the related effects on operating income and diluted net income per common share.

Contacts:

SPSS
Janine Warell
312-261-6535
jwarell@spss.com

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