EXHIBIT 99.1
NetSol Technologies Reports Record Fiscal First-Quarter Revenue
First-Quarter Revenue Reaches $11.1 Million;
Net Income $929,000, or $0.12 per Diluted Share
EBITDA Advances to $2.5 Million, or EBITDA per Diluted Share of $0.33
Reiterates Fiscal 2013 Annual Revenue Guidance of $46 million to $49 million;
Earnings per Diluted Share of $0.80 to $1.00
CALABASAS, Calif., Nov. 14, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NetSol Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:NTWK), a worldwide provider of global IT and enterprise application solutions, today reported financial results for its fiscal 2013 first quarter ended September 30, 2012.
Fiscal 2013 First-Quarter Financial Results
Total first quarter revenue rose to $11.1 million, the highest first quarter in the company's history, as a result of higher services revenue and a recovery in licensee revenue. This compares with total revenue of $6.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2012.
"NetSol's record first quarter revenue underscores the success of our initiative to build out service and delivery capabilities in Bangkok and China," said Najeeb Ghauri, CEO of NetSol. "Our record results also reinforce the continued demand for our core leasing solution throughout Asia, where we have recently completed a number of NFS™ implementations."
License revenue increased to $3.2 million from $1.1 million in the comparable first quarter of fiscal 2012, representing new agreements with fortune 500 companies in the Asia Pacific Region.
Maintenance revenue was $2.0 million, approximately in line with the same period last fiscal year.
Services revenue grew to $5.8 million from $3.1 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2012 as a result of new consulting and customization projects and increased contribution from NetSol's Virtual Leasing Services subsidiary jointly acquired during the second quarter of fiscal 2012.
Total operating expenses for the fiscal 2013 first quarter amounted to $3.8 million, down sequentially from the fourth quarter, although up from $3.0 million in the fiscal 2012 first quarter. The increase is principally due to hiring additional NFS and Vroozi personnel and larger headcount as a result of the VLS acquisition.
Operating income for the first quarter of fiscal 2013 rose to $1.5 million, compared with an operating loss of $826,000 in the first quarter of fiscal 2012.
NetSol achieved net income of $929,000 for the fiscal first quarter, equal to $0.12 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $1.5 million, or $0.26 per share, in the comparable period of the prior fiscal year. This includes a deduction of net income by $332,000 for non-controlling interest, compared with $137,000 in the comparative period. Weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding for the period was 7.6 million shares, compared with 5.6 million shares for the first quarter of fiscal 2012.
The net EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure), was $2.5 million for the fiscal 2013 first quarter, versus a loss of $234,000 for the fiscal 2012 first quarter. The reconciliation of net EBITDA to net income, the most comparable non-GAAP financial measure, as well as a further explanation about adjusted EBITDA, is included in the financial tables at the end of this news release.
NetSol's cash and cash equivalents balance rose to $8.0 million at September 30, 2012, compared with $7.6 million at June 30, 2012.
2012 First-Quarter Highlights:
- Received new orders for NetSol Financial Suite (NFS™) solution from two new customers, representing more than $4 million in combined license, maintenance, and service billings;
- Won a new contract in Europe to provide a Point-of-Sale solution to an existing bank client to support their entry into vehicle finance;
- Completed NFS implementations in China with Mercedes-Benz Leasing, Chongqing Auto Finance and JAC Santander;
- Completed a custom projects including one LeaseSoft migration project with a European Bank ;
- Secured and delivered a leasing and finance consulting project with a Mexico-based subsidiary of one of the largest commercial truck manufacturing companies in the world and completed a consulting engagement with Mercedes-Benz China;
- Signed a new contract in the area of information security with a leading telecom company in Pakistan and added a contract to implement a transport department automation system with the government of Punjab. The agreements are collectively valued at approximately $0.7 million; and,
- Added key sales, marketing, and implementation personnel to further drive global market penetration and increase delivery and support capability. Most recently, Vroozi welcomed Ivy Montgomery, formerly of SAP, as vice president of marketing.
Business and Financial Outlook
"With our growth initiatives underway, combined with our new business pipeline visibility, I am ever confident that we will hit our revenue and profitability targets for fiscal 2013, especially considering that NetSol's second half of the year has historically been a stronger period than the first half," Ghauri said.
The company maintains its financial guidance, anticipating growing total annual revenue to a range of approximately $46 million to $49 million for fiscal 2013, and achieving earnings per diluted share of approximately $0.80 to $1.00 for the year.
Fiscal 2013 First Quarter Conference Call
| When: | Wednesday, November 14 |
| Time: | 11:00 a.m. Eastern |
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| Passcode: | 4573511 |
| Webcast: | http://www.netsoltech.com/us/investors/overview |
| Archived: | 90 days |
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About NetSol Technologies
NetSol Technologies, Inc. (www.netsoltech.com) is a worldwide provider of global IT and enterprise application solutions that include credit and finance portfolio management systems, SAP consulting and services, custom development, systems integration, and technical services for the global Financial, Leasing, Insurance, Energy, and Technology markets. Headquartered in Calabasas, Calif., NetSol's product and services offerings have achieved ISO 9001, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and SEI (Software Engineering Institute) CMMI (Capability Maturity Model) Maturity Level 5 assessments, a distinction shared by only 178 companies worldwide. The company's clients include Fortune 500 manufacturers, global automakers, financial institutions, utilities, technology providers, and government agencies. NetSol has delivery and support locations in San Francisco, London, Beijing, Bangkok, Lahore, Adelaide and Riyadh.
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Forward-Looking Statements
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(Tables Follow)
| NetSol Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries | ||
| Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||
| As of September 30, | As of June 30, | |
| ASSETS | 2012 | 2012 |
| Current assets: | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ 8,019,788 | $ 7,599,607 |
| Restricted cash | 1,712,673 | 141,231 |
| Short term investment | ||
| Accounts receivable, net | 18,077,796 | 13,757,637 |
| Revenues in excess of billings | 10,529,745 | 12,131,329 |
| Other current assets | 2,357,261 | 2,648,302 |
| Total current assets | 40,697,263 | 36,278,106 |
| Property and equipment, net | 17,437,469 | 16,912,795 |
| Intangible assets, net | 28,772,866 | 28,502,983 |
| Goodwill | 9,653,330 | 9,653,330 |
| Total intangibles | 38,426,196 | 38,156,313 |
| Total assets | $ 96,560,928 | $ 91,347,214 |
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||
| Current liabilities: | ||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ 4,242,659 | $ 3,869,355 |
| Current portion of loans and obligations under capitalized leases | 3,430,619 | 1,896,238 |
| Other payables - acquisitions | 103,226 | 103,226 |
| Unearned revenues | 4,274,011 | 2,704,661 |
| Convertible notes payable , current portion | 2,681,861 | 2,809,093 |
| Loans payable, bank | 2,092,926 | 2,116,402 |
| Common stock to be issued | 108,875 | 105,575 |
| Total current liabilities | 16,934,177 | 13,604,550 |
| Obligations under capitalized leases, less current maturities | 303,581 | 260,107 |
| Convertible notes payable less current maturities | -- | 936,364 |
| Long term loans; less current maturities | 1,506,457 | 1,551,541 |
| Total liabilities | 18,744,215 | 16,352,562 |
| Commitments and contingencies | ||
| Stockholders' equity: | ||
| Common stock, $.01 par value; 15,000,000 shares authorized; 7,907,455 & 7,513,745 issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2012 and June 30, 2012 | 79,075 | 75,137 |
| Additional paid-in-capital | 108,576,679 | 106,101,165 |
| Treasury stock | (415,425) | (415,425) |
| Accumulated deficit | (30,755,274) | (31,684,399) |
| Stock subscription receivable | (2,269,488) | (2,119,488) |
| Other comprehensive loss | (12,897,998) | (12,361,759) |
| Total NetSol shareholders' equity | 62,317,569 | 59,595,231 |
| Non-controlling interest | 15,499,144 | 15,399,421 |
| Total stockholders' equity | 77,816,713 | 74,994,652 |
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ 96,560,928 | $ 91,347,214 |
| NetSol Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries | ||
| Consolidated Statement of Operations | ||
| For the Three Months | ||
| Ended September 30, | ||
| 2012 | 2011 | |
| Net Revenues: | ||
| License fees | $ 3,241,501 | $ 1,075,850 |
| Maintenance fees | 2,045,706 | 2,037,206 |
| Services | 5,784,693 | 3,115,652 |
| Total net revenues | 11,071,900 | 6,228,708 |
| Cost of revenues: | ||
| Salaries and consultants | 3,385,668 | 2,383,411 |
| Travel | 325,294 | 285,673 |
| Repairs and maintenance | 127,997 | 74,194 |
| Insurance | 37,719 | 35,868 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 958,151 | 789,105 |
| Other | 921,858 | 516,409 |
| Total cost of revenues | 5,756,687 | 4,084,660 |
| Gross profit | 5,315,213 | 2,144,048 |
| Operating expenses: | ||
| Selling and marketing | 762,963 | 700,281 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 342,001 | 191,674 |
| Salaries and wages | 1,153,873 | 806,564 |
| Professional services, including non-cash compensation | 206,502 | 186,749 |
| General and administrative | 1,347,928 | 1,085,222 |
| Total operating expenses | 3,813,267 | 2,970,490 |
| Income (loss) from operations | 1,501,946 | (826,442) |
| Other income and (expenses) | ||
| Loss on sale of assets | 14,296 | (1,641) |
| Interest expense | (292,389) | (251,430) |
| Interest income | 24,167 | 32,805 |
| Gain (loss) on foreign currency exchange transactions | 395,156 | (120,906) |
| Share of net loss from equity investment | -- | (100,000) |
| Beneficial conversion feature | (367,744) | (21,583) |
| Other expense | (32) | (7,719) |
| Total other expenses | (226,546) | (470,474) |
| Net income (loss) before income taxes | 1,275,400 | (1,296,916) |
| Income taxes | (13,996) | (24,534) |
| Net income (loss) after tax | 1,261,404 | (1,321,450) |
| Non-controlling interest | (332,279) | (137,258) |
| Net income (loss) attributable to NetSol | 929,125 | (1,458,708) |
| Other comprehensive income (loss): | ||
| Translation adjustment | (768,795) | (974,199) |
| Comprehensive income (loss) | 160,330 | (2,432,907) |
| Comprehensive loss attributable to non controlling interest | (232,556) | (417,360) |
| Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to NetSol | 392,886 | (2,015,547) |
| Net income (loss) per share: | ||
| Basic | $ 0.12 | $ (0.26) |
| Diluted | $ 0.12 | $ (0.26) |
| Weighted average number of shares outstanding | ||
| Basic | 7,591,891 | 5,588,327 |
| Diluted | 7,599,136 | 5,588,327 |
| NetSol Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries | ||
| Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows | ||
| For the Three Months | ||
| Ended September 30, | ||
| 2012 | 2011 | |
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||
| Net income (loss) | $ 1,261,404 | $ (1,321,450) |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||
| Depreciation and amortization | 1,300,152 | 980,778 |
| Provision for bad debts | -- | 192,250 |
| Share of net loss from investment under equity method | -- | 100,000 |
| Loss on sale of assets | (14,296) | 1,641 |
| Stock issued for interest on notes payable | 211,111 | -- |
| Stock issued for services | 29,670 | 118,300 |
| Fair market value of warrants and stock options granted | 227,926 | 59,852 |
| Beneficial conversion feature | 367,744 | 21,583 |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||
| Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable | (4,320,159) | 1,658,238 |
| (Increase) decrease in other current assets | 1,892,625 | 169,558 |
| Decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses | 1,942,654 | (1,096,850) |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 2,898,831 | 883,900 |
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||
| Purchases of property and equipment | (1,457,134) | (1,427,884) |
| Sales of property and equipment | 60,501 | 2,591 |
| Investment under equity method | -- | (100,000) |
| Increase in intangible assets | (1,091,966) | (1,768,681) |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (2,488,599) | (3,293,974) |
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||
| Proceeds from the exercise of stock options and warrants | 252,900 | 140,000 |
| Payment to common shareholders against fractional shares | (194) | -- |
| Proceeds from convertible notes payable | -- | 4,000,000 |
| Payments on convertible notes payable | -- | (2,758,330) |
| Restricted cash | (1,571,442) | 3,000,000 |
| Bank overdraft | 59,913 | 40,201 |
| Proceeds from bank loans | 2,591,135 | 1,873,486 |
| Payments on capital lease obligations & loans - net | (1,160,684) | (4,885,224) |
| Net cash provided by financing activities | 171,628 | 1,410,133 |
| Effect of exchange rate changes in cash | (161,679) | (49,175) |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 420,181 | (1,049,116) |
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year | 7,599,607 | 4,172,802 |
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of year | $ 8,019,788 | $ 3,123,686 |
| NetSol Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries | ||
| Reconciliation to GAAP | ||
| Three Months | Three Months | |
| Ended | Ended | |
| September 30, 2012 | September 30, 2011 | |
| Net Income (loss) before preferred dividend, per GAAP | $ 929,125 | $ (1,458,708) |
| Income Taxes | 13,996 | 24,534 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 1,300,152 | 980,779 |
| Interest expense | 292,389 | 251,430 |
| Interest (income) | (24,167) | (32,805) |
| EBITDA | $ 2,511,495 | $ (234,770) |
| Weighted Average number of shares outstanding | ||
| Basic | 7,591,891 | 5,588,327 |
| Diluted | 7,599,136 | 5,588,327 |
| Basic EBITDA | $ 0.33 | $ (0.04) |
| Diluted EBITDA | $ 0.33 | $ (0.04) |
Although the net EBITDA income is a non-GAAP measure of performance, we are providing it because we believe it to be an important supplemental measure of our performance that is commonly used by securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in our industry. It should not be considered as an alternative to net income, operating income or any other financial measures calculated and presented, nor as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities as a measure of our liquidity. It may not be indicative of the Company's historical operating results nor is it intended to be predictive of potential future results.
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