EXHIBIT 99.1
Edgewater Drives Top- and Bottom-line Growth
Net Income and EBITDA Improves 140 Percent and 112 Percent Respectively
WAKEFIELD, Mass., July 25, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- A technology management consulting firm specializing in providing premium IT services, Edgewater Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq:EDGW) (www.edgewater.com, "Edgewater Technology" or the "Company"), today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2007.
Second Quarter Results
Actual financial results and utilization for the quarter ended June 30, 2007:
* Total revenue increased 24.8% to $18.6 million compared to $14.9 million during the second quarter of 2006; * Service revenue, which excludes software sales and reimbursed expenses, increased 16.3% to $16.4 million compared to $14.1 million during the second quarter of 2006; * Gross profit increased 26.3% to $7.6 million, or 40.7% of total revenue, compared to $6.0 million, or 40.2% of total revenue, during the second quarter of 2006; * Gross profit margin related to service revenue increased to 44.9% compared to 42.2% during the second quarter of 2006; * Utilization increased to 82.8% compared to 77.0% during the second quarter of 2006; * Net income increased 140.3% to $1.0 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, compared to net income of $0.4 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, during the second quarter of 2006; * Cash Net Income increased 59.3% to $1.5 million, or $0.11 per diluted share compared to $0.9 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, during the second quarter of 2006; * EBITDA increased 112.0% to $1.9 million, or $0.15 per diluted share compared to $0.9 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, during the second quarter of 2006; and * Cash flow provided by operating activities amounted to $2.8 million compared to cash flow used in operating activities of $(0.7) million during the second quarter of 2006.
First Six Months of 2007
Actual financial results and utilization for the six months ended June 30, 2007:
* Total revenue increased 19.4% to $34.9 million compared to $29.2 million during the first six months of 2006; * Service revenue, which excludes software sales and reimbursed expenses, increased 14.6% to $31.6 million compared to $27.6 million during the first six months of 2006; * Gross profit increased 28.7% to $14.3 million, or 41.1% of total revenues, compared to $11.1 million, or 38.2% of total revenues during the first six months of 2006; * Gross profit margin related to service revenue was 44.5% compared to 40.1% during the first six months of 2006; * Utilization increased to 82.2% compared to 77.9% during the first six months of 2006; * Net income increased 110.4% to $1.9 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, compared to net income of $0.9 million, or $0.08 per diluted share during the first six months of 2006; * Cash Net Income increased 58.8% to $2.6 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, compared to $1.6 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, during the first six months of 2006; * EBITDA increased 106.6% to $3.5 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, compared to $1.7 million, or $0.15 per diluted share during the first six months of 2006; and * Cash flow provided by operating activities was $1.6 million during the first six months of 2007 compared to cash flow provided by operating activities of $0.7 million during the first six months of 2006.
Cash Net Income, Cash Earnings per Diluted Share, EBITDA and EBITDA per Diluted Share are Non-GAAP financial measures. A reconciliation of these measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measures is included in the financial data accompanying this press release.
"Overall, the second quarter proved to be another solid quarter for the Company," said Shirley Singleton, President and CEO of Edgewater Technology. "The company achieved strong operating metrics, without increasing billable headcount, through careful management of our staff utilization. As a result, we are pleased to report that our Net Income and EBITDA improved 140% and 112% over the year ago quarter."
Singleton continued, "Subsequent to the end of the second quarter, we also enhanced our national Corporate Performance Management offering with the acquisition of the Alecian Corporation business. Alecian provides capabilities and expertise in the area of financial management solutions and is expected to contribute approximately $1.5 million in annualized revenue. Alecian is also expected to be immediately accretive to Edgewater's earnings."
Singleton concluded, "At this time, we expect third quarter revenues to be consistent with second quarter due to traditional seasonality."
Second Quarter Conference Call Details
Edgewater Technology will host a conference call on Wednesday, July 25, at 10:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss second-quarter 2007 financial results. To listen to the call, you can participate by webcast at www.edgewater.com -- Investor Relations section or you can dial 866-362-4829 (pass code 78020350) approximately 10 minutes prior to the call start. A replay of the call can be accessed via www.edgewater.com -- Investor Relations section or by dialing 888-286-8010 (pass code 81289319) from 12:00 p.m. ET Wednesday, July 25 through 11:59 p.m. ET Wednesday, August 1.
About Edgewater Technology, Inc.
Edgewater Technology, Inc. is an innovative technology management consulting firm. We provide a unique blend of premium IT services by leveraging our proven industry expertise in strategy, technology and corporate performance management. Headquartered in Wakefield, MA, we go to market by vertical industry and provide our clients with a wide range of business and technology offerings. To learn more, visit www.edgewater.com or call 800-410-4014.
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Selected Financial Data: EDGEWATER TECHNOLOGY, INC. Consolidated Statements of Operations (In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended ----------------- ----------------- June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30, 2007 2006 2007 2006 ------- ------- ------- ------- Revenue: Service revenue $16,366 $14,074 $31,592 $27,576 Software 1,456 214 1,831 507 Reimbursable expenses 755 602 1,427 1,115 ------- ------- ------- ------- Total revenue 18,577 14,890 34,850 29,198 Cost of revenue: Project and personnel costs * 9,010 8,137 17,540 16,505 Software costs 1,259 170 1,549 437 Reimbursable expenses 755 602 1,427 1,115 ------- ------- ------- ------- Total cost of revenue 11,024 8,909 20,516 18,057 ------- ------- ------- ------- Gross profit 7,553 5,981 14,334 11,141 Selling, general and administrative * 5,628 5,073 10,788 9,425 Depreciation and amortization 568 461 1,135 806 ------- ------- ------- ------- Operating income 1,357 447 2,411 910 Interest income and other, net 401 282 808 581 ------- ------- ------- ------- Income before income taxes 1,758 729 3,219 1,491 Provision for income taxes 712 294 1,336 596 ------- ------- ------- ------- Net income $ 1,046 $ 435 $ 1,883 $ 895 ======= ======= ======= ======= BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE: Basic earnings per share $ 0.09 $ 0.04 $ 0.16 $ 0.08 ======= ======= ======= ======= Weighted Average Shares 11,668 10,961 11,508 10,802 Outstanding - Basic ======= ======= ======= ======= DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE: Diluted earnings per share $ 0.08 $ 0.04 $ 0.15 $ 0.08 ======= ======= ======= ======= Weighted Average Shares 13,119 12,156 12,919 11,795 Outstanding - Diluted ======= ======= ======= ======= * - Amount of stock-based compensation expense included in each of the respective expense categories reported above: Cost of revenue - Project and personnel costs $ 125 $ 69 $ 202 $ 161 Selling, general and administrative expenses 248 400 428 551 ------- ------- ------- ------- Total $ 373 $ 469 $ 630 $ 712 ======= ======= ======= =======
Edgewater's management believes that cash performance is the primary driver of long-term share value. As such, Edgewater views Cash Net Income, Cash Earnings per Diluted Share, EBITDA and EBITDA per Diluted Share as important indicators of performance that help investors gain a meaningful understanding of the Company's core operating results and future prospects, consistent with the manner in which management measures and forecasts the Company's performance.
EDGEWATER TECHNOLOGY, INC. Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended ---------------- ---------------- June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30, 2007 2006 2007 2006 ------- ------- ------- ------- Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Cash Net Income and Cash Earnings Per Diluted Share (Non-GAAP): Reported GAAP Net Income $ 1,046 $ 435 $ 1,883 $ 895 Add: Amortization of Intangibles 312 327 626 544 Add: Stock-based Compensation 373 469 630 712 Less: Related Tax Effect (277) (318) (521) (502) ------- ------- ------- ------- Cash Net Income(a) $ 1,454 $ 913 $ 2,618 $ 1,649 ======= ======= ======= ======= Cash Earnings Per Diluted Share1 $ 0.11 $ 0.08 $ 0.20 $ 0.14 ======= ======= ======= ======= Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income, EBITDA and EBITDA Per Diluted Share (Non-GAAP): Reported GAAP Net Income $ 1,046 $ 435 $ 1,883 $ 895 Add: Income Tax Provision 712 294 1,336 596 Add: Deprecation and Amortization Expense 568 461 1,135 806 Less: Interest Income and Other, Net (401) (282) (808) (581) ------- ------- ------- ------- EBITDA(b) $ 1,925 $ 908 $ 3,546 $ 1,716 ======= ======= ======= ======= EBITDA per Diluted Share(b) $ 0.15 $ 0.07 $ 0.27 $ 0.15 ======= ======= ======= ======= (a) - Cash Earnings per Diluted Share is a Non-GAAP performance measure and is not intended to be a performance measure that should be regarded as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, GAAP Diluted Earnings per Share. Cash Earnings per Diluted Share measures presented may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Cash Earnings per Diluted Share is defined as Net Income, plus Amortization of Intangibles and Stock-based Compensation, less related stock effect, divided by shares used in computing Diluted Net Income per share. (b) - EBITDA and EBITDA per Diluted Share are Non-GAAP performance measures and are not intended to be performance measures that should be regarded as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, either GAAP Operating Income, GAAP Net Income and Diluted Net Income per Share. EBITDA and EBITDA per Diluted Share measures presented may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. EDGEWATER TECHNOLOGY, INC. Summary Consolidated Balance Sheet Information (In thousands) June 30, December 31, 2007 2006 (Unaudited) (Audited) --------- --------- ASSETS Cash and marketable securities $ 33,581 $ 33,141 Accounts receivable, net 14,691 10,883 Deferred taxes, current 1,760 1,760 Prepaid expenses and other assets, current 555 441 --------- --------- Total current assets 50,587 46,225 Fixed assets, net 4,819 3,391 Deferred taxes, net 15,694 16,789 Goodwill and intangible assets, net 29,422 29,163 Other assets 52 52 --------- --------- Total Assets $ 100,574 $ 95,620 ========= ========= LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 4,190 $ 3,914 Accrued payroll and related liabilities 3,809 4,242 Deferred revenue and other liabilities 961 252 Capital lease obligations, current 250 184 --------- --------- Total current liabilities 9,210 8,592 Capital lease obligations 678 778 --------- --------- Total liabilities 9,888 9,370 Stockholders' Equity 90,686 86,250 --------- --------- Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 100,574 $ 95,620 ========= ========= Actual Shares Outstanding 12,012 11,522 ========= =========
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