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ProsoftTraining Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2004 Results
Phoenix, Arizona – March 10, 2004 - ProsoftTraining (NASDAQ: POSO) today reported financial results for its second fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2004.
Revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2004 were $2.00 million, compared to $2.84 million in the previous year’s second quarter. Net loss for the second quarter of fiscal 2004 was $0.29 million or $0.01 per share, compared to a net loss of $1.44 million or $0.06 per share for the second quarter of fiscal 2003.
Revenues for the first six months of fiscal 2004 were $4.33 million, compared to $6.56 million in the previous year’s first six months. Net loss for the first six months of fiscal 2004 was $0.40 million or $0.02 per share, compared to a net loss of $2.83 million or $0.12 per share for the first six months of fiscal 2003.
“Revenue in the second fiscal quarter is historically weak in the industry due to the holidays in each of the three months of the quarter. However, relative to the fiscal first quarter, our 2004 second-quarter performance demonstrated more resiliency than in the prior year. In addition, the results of the expense reduction and efficiency measures implemented over the past year are clearly evident in the sharply improved gross margin and the substantially lower operating costs relative to the prior year periods,” stated Robert Gwin, Prosoft’s chairman and CEO. “Overall, results are satisfactory relative to seasonal expectations and we are focusing our efforts on future growth opportunities, including those presented by our recently announced merger with Trinity Learning Corporation. We continue to make progress toward completion of the merger, and expect to make further announcements in coming weeks concerning dates for shareholder meetings and our progress on other matters, enabling us to move toward a successful closing.”
Gross profit as a percentage of revenue was 68 percent for the second quarter of fiscal 2004, compared to 56 percent for the same quarter of the previous fiscal year, and 67 percent for the first six months of fiscal 2004, compared to 57 percent in the previous year’s first six months.
Content development, sales and marketing, and general and administrative expenses were $1.44 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2004, compared to $2.67 million for the same quarter of the previous fiscal year, a reduction of $1.23 million or 46 percent. Content development, sales and marketing, and general and administrative expenses were $2.89 million for the first six months of fiscal 2004, compared to $5.91 million in the previous year’s first six months, a reduction of $3.02 million or 51 percent.
The cash balance at January 31, 2004, was $1.21 million, compared to $1.50 million for the previous quarter. Days sales outstanding of receivables were at 35 days, consistent with recent performance.
About ProsoftTraining
ProsoftTraining (Nasdaq: POSO) offers content and certifications to enable individuals to develop and validate critical information and communications technology (ICT) workforce skills. Prosoft is a leader in the workforce development arena, working with state and local governments and school districts to provide ICT education solutions for high school and community college students. Prosoft has created and distributes a complete library of classroom and e-learning courses. Prosoft distributes its content through its ComputerPREP division to individuals, schools, colleges, commercial training centers and corporations worldwide. Prosoft owns the CIW job-role certification program for Internet technologies and the CCNT (Certified in Convergent Network Technologies) certification, and manages the CTP (Convergence Technologies Professional) vendor-neutral certification for telecommunications. To find out more, visitwww.ProsoftTraining.com,www.ComputerPREP.com,www.CIWcertified.com, andwww.CTPcertified.com.
Except for historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release are statements of a forward-looking nature that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Such risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, the ability to complete the announced merger with Trinity Learning Corporation; the Company’s dependence on the timely development, introduction and acceptance of courses, proprietary certifications and other products; the continued penetration of the academic and learning center markets; the maintenance and growth of monthly revenue levels; the ability to continue to manage costs effectively; the ability to maintain the workforce at appropriate levels and retain and compensate executive management at levels commensurate with revenues; the ability to maintain sufficient operational liquidity; the ability of the Company to maintain its NASDAQ SmallCap listing; the effect of changing economic conditions; the acceptance of ICT certifications in general; and the other risks and uncertainties outlined in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K. The Company undertakes no obligation to update this forward-looking information.
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ProsoftTraining and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
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Revenues: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Content | | $ | 1,649 | | | $ | 2,182 | | | $ | 3,377 | | | $ | 5,212 | |
Certification | | | 347 | | | | 647 | | | | 950 | | | | 1,273 | |
Services | | | — | | | | 11 | | | | — | | | | 75 | |
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Total revenues | | | 1,996 | | | | 2,840 | | | | 4,327 | | | | 6,560 | |
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Costs and expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Costs of revenues | | | 635 | | | | 1,256 | | | | 1,431 | | | | 2,836 | |
Content development | | | 143 | | | | 420 | | | | 296 | | | | 957 | |
Sales and marketing | | | 684 | | | | 877 | | | | 1,305 | | | | 2,190 | |
General and administrative | | | 615 | | | | 1,376 | | | | 1,286 | | | | 2,764 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 126 | | | | 279 | | | | 254 | | | | 502 | |
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Total costs and expenses | | | 2,203 | | | | 4,208 | | | | 4,572 | | | | 9,249 | |
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Loss from operations | | | (207 | ) | | | (1,368 | ) | | | (245 | ) | | | (2,689 | ) |
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Interest expense, net | | | (79 | ) | | | (72 | ) | | | (151 | ) | | | (137 | ) |
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Net loss | | $ | (286 | ) | | $ | (1,440 | ) | | $ | (396 | ) | | $ | (2,826 | ) |
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Net loss per share: basic and diluted | | $ | (0.01 | ) | | $ | (0.06 | ) | | $ | (0.02 | ) | | $ | (0.12 | ) |
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Weighted average shares outstanding: basic and diluted | | | 24,209 | | | | 24,201 | | | | 24,209 | | | | 24,199 | |
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ProsoftTraining and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share data)
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ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Current assets: | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 1,210 | | | $ | 1,567 | |
Accounts receivable, net | | | 842 | | | | 1,023 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 199 | | | | 157 | |
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Total current assets | | | 2,251 | | | | 2,747 | |
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Property and equipment, net | | | 379 | | | | 483 | |
Goodwill, net | | | 6,745 | | | | 6,745 | |
Licenses, net | | | 358 | | | | 486 | |
Other | | | 110 | | | | 118 | |
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Total assets | | $ | 9,843 | | | $ | 10,579 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | | | |
Current liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 757 | | | $ | 1,061 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 713 | | | | 826 | |
Current portion of capital lease obligations | | | 52 | | | | 54 | |
Other | | | 158 | | | | 255 | |
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Total current liabilities | | | 1,680 | | | | 2,196 | |
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Long-term debt | | | 3,113 | | | | 2,968 | |
Obligations under capital leases, net of current portion | | | 38 | | | | 64 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 4,831 | | | | 5,228 | |
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Stockholders’ equity: | | | | | | | | |
Common shares, par value $.001 per share; authorized shares: 75,000,000; issued: 24,221,326 shares | | | 24 | | | | 24 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 104,422 | | | | 104,422 | |
Accumulated deficit | | | (99,557 | ) | | | (99,161 | ) |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | | | 198 | | | | 141 | |
Less common stock in treasury, at cost: 11,912 shares | | | (75 | ) | | | (75 | ) |
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Total stockholders’ equity | | | 5,012 | | | | 5,351 | |
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Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | | $ | 9,843 | | | $ | 10,579 | |
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