Exhibit 99.1
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information, contact:
Roger Metz, Vice President
(303) 804-4082
E-mail:roger_metz@csgsystems.com
CSG SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC. REPORTS
SECOND QUARTER 2007 RESULTS
CSG Meets Expectations: Revenues of $99.5 million;
Income From Continuing Operations of $0.37 per share.
ENGLEWOOD, COLO. (July 24, 2007) — CSG Systems International, Inc. (Nasdaq: CSGS), a leading provider of customer care and billing solutions, today reported results for the quarter ended June 30, 2007.
Second Quarter 2007 Highlights:
| • | Results from continuing operations were as follows:total revenues were$99.5million;operating income was$21.2million; andincome from continuing operationswas$15.6 million, or$0.37per diluted share. Both revenues and earnings per diluted share for the quarter were within the range of CSG’s financial guidance. |
| • | Cash flows from operations for the quarter were $24.5 million, which came in below CSG’s expectations of $29-31 million for the quarter, primarily due to unexpected changes in certain operating assets and liabilities at quarter end. |
| • | For the quarter, CSG repurchased1.8 million shares of its common stock for $47.5 million (weighted-average price of$26.30 per share) under its stock repurchase program. |
| • | On July 9, 2007, CSG closed on its acquisition of ComTec, Inc., a provider of print and electronic statement processing services headquartered in Fairfield, New Jersey. |
| • | During the quarter, CSG completed the last significant migration of cable subscribers to its Advanced Convergent Platform, or ACP. As a result, nearly 100% of CSG’s cable clients are enjoying the rich benefits of this solution, designed to help manage bundled portfolios of services. |
“Our second quarter’s financial performance is reflective of the strong acceptance of CSG’s solutions,” Ed Nafus, chief executive officer and president of CSG Systems International, Inc., said. “Our clients continue to turn to us as a trusted and valued partner as they aim to strengthen customer relationships and roll out new products in this very competitive and ever-changing marketplace. Looking ahead, we remain very committed to delivering innovative solutions to ensure our clients have the tools they need to make every interaction with their customers both meaningful and efficient, driving value through customer satisfaction and cost savings as they expand their businesses.”
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Summary GAAP Results of Operations Information (unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts and percentages):
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||||||||||||||||
| 2007 | 2006 | Percent Change | 2007 | 2006 | Percent Change | |||||||||||||
Continuing operations: | ||||||||||||||||||
Total revenues | $ | 99,504 | $ | 95,053 | 5 | % | $ | 198,248 | $ | 188,013 | 5 | % | ||||||
Operating income | 21,161 | 21,792 | (3 | )% | 41,615 | 43,993 | (5 | )% | ||||||||||
Income from continuing operations | 15,622 | 15,605 | NC | 31,397 | 31,071 | 1 | % | |||||||||||
Discontinued operations, net of tax | — | — | — | 269 | — | NM | ||||||||||||
Net income | 15,622 | 15,605 | NC | 31,666 | 31,071 | 2 | % | |||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share: | ||||||||||||||||||
Income from continuing operations | $ | 0.37 | $ | 0.33 | 12 | % | $ | 0.72 | $ | 0.66 | 9 | % | ||||||
Discontinued operations, net of tax | — | — | — | 0.01 | — | NM | ||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 0.37 | $ | 0.33 | 12 | % | $ | 0.73 | $ | 0.66 | 11 | % | ||||||
Second Quarter 2007 Results From Continuing Operations
Total revenues for the second quarter of 2007 were $99.5 million, which were within the range of CSG’s financial guidance for the quarter. Second quarter revenues represent an increase of five percent when compared to $95.0 million for the same period in 2006, and an increase of one percent when compared to $98.7 million for the first quarter of 2007. The components of total revenues were as follows: (i) processing revenues for the second quarter of 2007 were $90.3 million, an increase of three percent when compared to $87.7 million for the same period last year, and an increase of one percent when compared to $89.6 million for the first quarter of 2007; and (ii) software, maintenance and services revenues were $9.2 million for the current quarter, a 25 percent increase when compared to $7.3 million for the same period last year, and a one percent increase when compared to $9.1 million for the first quarter of 2007.
Income from continuing operations presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for the second quarter of 2007 was $15.6 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, compared to $15.6 million, or $0.33 per diluted share, for the same period last year, and $15.8 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2007.
Total customer accounts processed on CSG's systems as of June 30, 2007 were 45.1 million, as compared to 45.4 million customer accounts processed as of March 31, 2007. To date, nearly 100% of CSG’s cable customer accounts have migrated to CSG’s Advanced Convergent Platform, or ACP.
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Supplemental Data
The following information is provided to assist readers in further evaluating CSG’s performance (in thousands, except per share amounts):
| Three Months Ended June 30, 2007 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2006 | |||||||||||
| Amount (1) | Per Diluted Share Impact (2) | Amount (1) | Per Diluted Share Impact (2) | |||||||||
Certain key operating income items: | ||||||||||||
Restructuring charges | $ | 472 | $ | 0.01 | $ | 1,141 | $ | 0.02 | ||||
Certain non-cash expenses: | ||||||||||||
Depreciation | $ | 3,038 | $ | 0.05 | $ | 2,699 | $ | 0.04 | ||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 4,285 | 0.06 | 3,796 | 0.05 | ||||||||
Stock-based employee compensation | 2,877 | 0.04 | 3,195 | 0.04 | ||||||||
Total | $ | 10,200 | $ | 0.15 | $ | 9,690 | $ | 0.13 | ||||
Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2006 | |||||||||||
| Amount (1) | Per Diluted Share Impact (2) | Amount (1) | Per Diluted Share Impact (2) | |||||||||
Certain key operating income items: | ||||||||||||
Restructuring charges | $ | 578 | $ | 0.01 | $ | 2,290 | $ | 0.03 | ||||
Certain non-cash expenses: | ||||||||||||
Depreciation | $ | 5,906 | $ | 0.09 | $ | 5,051 | $ | 0.07 | ||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 8,524 | 0.13 | 7,531 | 0.10 | ||||||||
Stock-based employee compensation | 4,852 | 0.07 | 6,029 | 0.08 | ||||||||
Total | $ | 19,282 | $ | 0.29 | $ | 18,611 | $ | 0.25 | ||||
| (1) | These items (on a pretax basis) are calculated in accordance with GAAP, and are reflected as part of continuing operations in the accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. |
| (2) | This represents the after tax impact to income from continuing operations on a per diluted share basis using CSG’s effective income tax rates from continuing operations of approximately 36% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 38% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2006. |
ComTec Acquisition
On July 9, 2007, CSG closed on its acquisition of ComTec, Inc., a provider of print and electronic statement processing services headquartered in Fairfield, New Jersey, for approximately $23.5 million in cash. In addition, the merger agreement provides for contingent payments of up to $2.5 million over the next 12 months upon the achievement of certain predetermined operating criteria. CSG acquired ComTec to maximize its customer interaction for clients by expanding its statement processing footprint and capabilities through the addition of enhanced statement production and electronic statement presentation hardware and software technologies, as well as additional plant capacities. In addition, the acquisition increases CSG’s presence in its core video market, as well as in new industry verticals such as telecommunications, home security, healthcare, financial services, and utilities.
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Financial Condition and Cash Flows
Certain key balance sheet items as of the end of the indicated periods are as follows (in thousands):
June 30, 2007 | March 31, 2007 | December 31, 2006 | |||||||||
Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments (3) | $ | 338,478 | $ | 367,586 | $ | 415,490 | |||||
Net trade accounts receivable | 102,635 | 103,100 | 110,020 | ||||||||
| Certain key operating cash flow items for the indicated quarters then ended are as follows (in thousands): | |||||||||||
June 30, 2007 | March 31, 2007 | December 31, 2006 | |||||||||
Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | |||||||||||
Operations | $ | 28,217 | $ | 27,199 | $ | 29,549 | |||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (4) | (3,719 | ) | 8,464 | (680 | ) | ||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 24,498 | $ | 35,663 | $ | 28,869 | |||||
| (3) | The sequential quarterly decrease of approximately $29 million between March 31, 2007 and June 30, 2007 is primarily due to stock repurchases made during the quarter, offset by cash generated from operations. |
| (4) | The first quarter of 2007 changes in operating assets and liabilities was positively impacted by favorable changes in working capital items during the quarter, primarily related to the reduction in the trade accounts receivable balance. |
Stock Repurchase Program
During the second quarter of 2007, CSG repurchased 1.8 million shares of its common stock for $47.5 million (a weighted-average price of $26.30 per share) under its stock repurchase program. Through June 30, 2007, CSG has purchased 6.4 million shares for a total of $165.3 million (a weighted-average price of $25.89 per share) towards its planned $350 million stock repurchases announced in August 2006.
Third Quarter 2007 and Full Year 2007 Financial Guidance
A summary of CSG’s financial guidance for continuing operations for the third quarter and full year 2007 is as follows (in millions, except for per share amounts and percentages). These expected results include the estimated GAAP impact of the acquired ComTec business, which closed on July 9, 2007 including estimates for certain acquisition-related expenses such as amortization of the acquired intangible assets, and planned integration efforts. The actual impact of the ComTec business may vary from our current expectations as we complete the purchase accounting and work through our integration efforts during the remainder of the year.
Third Quarter | Full Year | |||
Revenues | $105 - $107 | $412 - $416 | ||
Operating Margins | 20% - 21% | 20% - 21% | ||
Effective Income Tax Rate | 36% - 37% | 36% - 37% | ||
Earnings per Diluted Share | $0.36 - $0.38 | $1.46 - $1.50 | ||
Cash Flow from Operations | $30 - $32 | $121 – $125 | ||
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There are certain non-cash items included in CSG’s third quarter and full year 2007 income from continuing operations per diluted share guidance noted above. The following table outlines the expected impact of these items, and is provided to assist readers in further evaluating CSG’s expected financial performance for these periods (in thousands, except per share amounts):
| Third Quarter - 2007 | Full Year – 2007 | |||||
Certain non-cash expenses (5): | ||||||
Depreciation | $ | 3,300 | $ | 12,700 | ||
Amortization of intangible assets | 5,000 | 18,500 | ||||
Stock-based employee compensation | 3,400 | 11,500 | ||||
Total | $ | 11,700 | $ | 42,700 | ||
Per diluted share impact (6) | $ | 0.18 | $ | 0.66 | ||
| (5) | These items (on a pretax basis) are calculated in accordance with GAAP and take into account estimates related to the ComTec acquisition. |
| (6) | This represents the after tax impact to income from continuing operations on a per diluted share basis using CSG’s estimated effective income tax rates from continuing operations as noted above. |
Conference Call
CSG will host a one-hour conference call on Tuesday, July 24, at 5 p.m. EDT, to discuss CSG's second quarter results. The call will be carried live and archived on the Internet. A link to the conference call is available atwww.csgsystems.com.
Additional Information
For additional information about CSG, please visit CSG’s web site atwww.csgsystems.com. Additional information can be found in the Investor Relations section of the web site.
About CSG Systems International
Headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, CSG Systems International (Nasdaq: CSGS) is a leading provider of outsourced billing, customer care and print and mail solutions and services supporting the North American cable and direct broadcast satellite markets. CSG’s solutions support some of the world’s largest and most innovative providers of bundled multi-channel video, Internet, voice and IP-based services. CSG’s unique combination of solutions, services and expertise ensure that cable and satellite operators can continue to rapidly launch new service offerings, improve operational efficiencies and deliver a high-quality customer experience in a competitive and ever-changing marketplace. CSG is a S&P Midcap 400 company. For more information, visit our website at www.csgsystems.com.
Safe-Harbor Statement
This news release contains forward-looking statements as defined under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, that are based on assumptions about a number of important factors and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from what appears in this news release. These factors include, but are not limited to: 1) CSG's ability to continue to perform satisfactorily and maintain good customer relations with its four largest clients, Comcast Corporation, Echostar Communications, Time Warner, Inc., and Charter Communications, which combined make up approximately 70% of CSG’s revenues; 2) the continued acceptance of CSG’s Advanced Convergent Platform and its related products and services; 3) CSG's ability to enhance current products and develop new technology that will retain existing clients and capture new market share; 4) significant forays into new markets, which may prove costly and unprofitable; 5) the degree to which CSG's expectations of market penetration and consumer acceptance of advanced IP services prove true – and even if realized, CSG’s ability to meet the billing and customer care needs of those markets; 6) client consolidation, which has decreased the number of potential buyers for many of CSG's products and services; 7) CSG's ability to renew contracts and sell additional products and services to existing and new clients; 8) CSG's ability to successfully deliver on lengthy and/or complex implementation projects, which by their nature, carry much more risk; and 9) CSG’s ability to successfully integrate and manage acquired businesses or assets in order to achieve the expected strategic, operating and
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financial goals established for such acquisitions. This list is not exhaustive and readers are encouraged to review the additional risks and important factors described in CSG's reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q and other filings made with the SEC.
FINANCIALS TO FOLLOW
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CSG SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS-UNAUDITED
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
June 30, 2007 | December 31, 2006 | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 179,378 | $ | 240,687 | ||||
Short-term investments | 159,100 | 174,803 | ||||||
Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments | 338,478 | 415,490 | ||||||
Trade accounts receivable- | ||||||||
Billed, net of allowance of $1,619 and $1,143 | 102,635 | 110,020 | ||||||
Unbilled and other | 5,637 | 5,555 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 9,166 | 8,927 | ||||||
Other current assets | 5,700 | 5,636 | ||||||
Total current assets | 461,616 | 545,628 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net of depreciation of $67,017 and $66,656 | 26,198 | 23,680 | ||||||
Software, net of amortization of $33,615 and $32,989 | 7,099 | 7,725 | ||||||
Goodwill | 14,150 | 14,228 | ||||||
Client contracts, net of amortization of $90,384 and $82,486 | 33,993 | 36,024 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 12,882 | 19,617 | ||||||
Other assets | 6,010 | 6,594 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 561,948 | $ | 653,496 | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Client deposits | $ | 23,378 | $ | 23,645 | ||||
Trade accounts payable | 16,928 | 15,509 | ||||||
Accrued employee compensation | 13,020 | 20,962 | ||||||
Deferred revenue | 17,625 | 17,586 | ||||||
Income taxes payable | 314 | 3,651 | ||||||
Other current liabilities | 9,945 | 10,158 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 81,210 | 91,511 | ||||||
Non-current liabilities: | ||||||||
Long-term debt | 230,000 | 230,000 | ||||||
Deferred revenue | 9,650 | 8,632 | ||||||
Income taxes payable | 4,243 | — | ||||||
Other non-current liabilities | 4,932 | 5,619 | ||||||
Total non-current liabilities | 248,825 | 244,251 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 330,035 | 335,762 | ||||||
Stockholders’ equity: | ||||||||
Preferred stock, par value $.01 per share; 10,000,000 shares authorized; zero shares issued and outstanding | — | — | ||||||
Common stock, par value $.01 per share; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 42,546,022 shares and 46,831,643 shares outstanding | 621 | 616 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 344,448 | 340,564 | ||||||
Treasury stock, at cost, 19,582,708 shares and 14,776,238 shares | (483,116 | ) | (360,259 | ) | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): | ||||||||
Unrealized gain on short-term investments, net of tax | 9 | 25 | ||||||
Unrecognized pension plan losses and prior service costs, net of tax | (852 | ) | (852 | ) | ||||
Accumulated earnings | 370,803 | 337,640 | ||||||
Total stockholders’ equity | 231,913 | 317,734 | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 561,948 | $ | 653,496 | ||||
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CSG SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME-UNAUDITED
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
June 30, 2007 | June 30, 2006 | June 30, 2007 | June 30, 2006 | |||||||||||||
Revenues: | ||||||||||||||||
Processing and related services | $ | 90,313 | $ | 87,715 | $ | 179,922 | $ | 174,136 | ||||||||
Software, maintenance and services | 9,191 | 7,338 | 18,326 | 13,877 | ||||||||||||
Total revenues | 99,504 | 95,053 | 198,248 | 188,013 | ||||||||||||
Cost of revenues: | ||||||||||||||||
Processing and related services | 43,339 | 41,686 | 87,964 | 84,590 | ||||||||||||
Software, maintenance and services | 6,648 | 5,210 | 12,599 | 9,726 | ||||||||||||
Total cost of revenues | 49,987 | 46,896 | 100,563 | 94,316 | ||||||||||||
Gross margin (exclusive of depreciation) | 49,517 | 48,157 | 97,685 | 93,697 | ||||||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
Research and development | 14,127 | 10,874 | 27,839 | 20,775 | ||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 10,719 | 11,651 | 21,747 | 21,588 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation | 3,038 | 2,699 | 5,906 | 5,051 | ||||||||||||
Restructuring charges | 472 | 1,141 | 578 | 2,290 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 28,356 | 26,365 | 56,070 | 49,704 | ||||||||||||
Operating income | 21,161 | 21,792 | 41,615 | 43,993 | ||||||||||||
Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | (1,895 | ) | (1,903 | ) | (3,681 | ) | (3,788 | ) | ||||||||
Interest and investment income, net | 5,071 | 5,277 | 10,610 | 9,947 | ||||||||||||
Other, net | 73 | 3 | 135 | (52 | ) | |||||||||||
Total other | 3,249 | 3,377 | 7,064 | 6,107 | ||||||||||||
Income from continuing operations before income taxes | 24,410 | 25,169 | 48,679 | 50,100 | ||||||||||||
Income tax provision | (8,788 | ) | (9,564 | ) | (17,282 | ) | (19,029 | ) | ||||||||
Income from continuing operations | 15,622 | 15,605 | 31,397 | 31,071 | ||||||||||||
Discontinued operations: | ||||||||||||||||
Income from discontinued operations | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
Income tax benefit | — | — | 269 | — | ||||||||||||
Discontinued operations, net of tax | — | — | 269 | — | ||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 15,622 | $ | 15,605 | $ | 31,666 | $ | 31,071 | ||||||||
Basic earnings per common share: | ||||||||||||||||
Income from continuing operations | $ | 0.37 | $ | 0.34 | $ | 0.72 | $ | 0.67 | ||||||||
Discontinued operations, net of tax | �� | — | — | 0.01 | — | |||||||||||
Net income | $ | 0.37 | $ | 0.34 | $ | 0.73 | $ | 0.67 | ||||||||
Diluted earnings per common share: | ||||||||||||||||
Income from continuing operations | $ | 0.37 | $ | 0.33 | $ | 0.72 | $ | 0.66 | ||||||||
Discontinued operations, net of tax | — | — | 0.01 | — | ||||||||||||
Net income | $ | 0.37 | $ | 0.33 | $ | 0.73 | $ | 0.66 | ||||||||
Weighted-average shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | 41,928 | 46,527 | 43,156 | 46,714 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 42,312 | 47,121 | 43,514 | 47,265 | ||||||||||||
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CSG SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS-UNAUDITED
(in thousands)
| Six Months Ended | ||||||||
June 30, 2007 | June 30, 2006 | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
Net income | $ | 31,666 | $ | 31,071 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities - | ||||||||
Depreciation | 5,906 | 5,051 | ||||||
Amortization | 9,115 | 8,126 | ||||||
Restructuring charge for abandonment of facilities | 308 | 401 | ||||||
Gain on short-term investments | (2,355 | ) | (209 | ) | ||||
Deferred income taxes | 6,574 | 5,849 | ||||||
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation awards | (650 | ) | (1,088 | ) | ||||
Stock-based employee compensation | 4,852 | 6,029 | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Trade accounts and other receivables, net | 7,303 | 11,081 | ||||||
Other current and non-current assets | (70 | ) | (2,699 | ) | ||||
Income taxes payable/receivable | 3,053 | 11,666 | ||||||
Trade accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (6,598 | ) | (17,164 | ) | ||||
Deferred revenue | 1,057 | 2,615 | ||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 60,161 | 60,729 | ||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
Net payments from the disposition of discontinued operations | — | (436 | ) | |||||
Purchases of property and equipment | (8,424 | ) | (3,525 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from sale of aircraft held for sale | — | 7,376 | ||||||
Purchases of short-term investments | (139,258 | ) | (97,695 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from sale/maturity of short-term investments | 157,300 | 73,700 | ||||||
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired | (1,400 | ) | (20,777 | ) | ||||
Acquisition of and investments in client contracts | (5,868 | ) | (3,002 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | 2,350 | (44,359 | ) | |||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | 1,435 | 3,154 | ||||||
Repurchase of common stock | (125,905 | ) | (22,287 | ) | ||||
Payments on acquired equipment financing | — | (481 | ) | |||||
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation awards | 650 | 1,088 | ||||||
Net cash used in financing activities | (123,820 | ) | (18,526 | ) | ||||
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (61,309 | ) | (2,156 | ) | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 240,687 | 346,113 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 179,378 | $ | 343,957 | ||||
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: | ||||||||
Net cash paid during the period for - | ||||||||
Interest | $ | 2,970 | $ | 3,067 | ||||
Income taxes | 7,244 | 1,518 | ||||||