Exhibit 99.1
News Release
Investor Relations Contact:
Jennifer Jarman
The Blueshirt Group
415-217-7722
jennifer@blueshirtgroup.com
InsWeb Reports Second Consecutive Quarter of Profitability
SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 19, 2007 — InsWeb Corp. (NasdaqCM: INSW) today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007.
Revenues for the second quarter of 2007 were $8.1 million, compared to $7.5 million in the second quarter of 2006 and $8.1 million in the first quarter of 2007. Net income for the second quarter of 2007 was $214,000, or $0.05 per share, compared to net income in the second quarter of 2006 of $247,000, or $0.06 per share, and $402,000, or $0.10 per share, in the first quarter of 2007.
Adjusted EBIDA, a non-GAAP financial measure used by InsWeb’s management and defined below, was $715,000 in the second quarter of 2007, compared to $688,000 in the first quarter of 2007.
InsWeb Chairman & CEO Hussein Enan stated, “Achieving our second consecutive quarter of profit further demonstrates the ongoing viability of our lead-referral based business model. With our scalable technology infrastructure in place, we are now focused on generating additional top-line revenue while continuing to improve our operating margin. Along these lines, we recently renewed and expanded our relationship with NetQuote , which we expect to have a positive impact on both top- and bottom-line growth. We are also working on additional revenue streams leveraging our existing platform, whose effects we expect to manifest in the coming quarters. As we look at the second half of the year, we are optimistic regarding our outlook and expect to continue to post year-over-year quarterly revenue growth while maintaining operating profitability for fiscal 2007 and beyond, as previously stated.”
Non-GAAP Financial Information
In evaluating our business, our management considers and uses Adjusted EBIDA as a supplemental measure of operating performance. Adjusted EBIDA refers to a financial measure that we define as net income excluding net interest, depreciation, amortization, share-based compensation expense, severance expenses, and other one-time gains and losses that are not related to our continuing operations. This measure is an essential component of our internal planning process because it facilitates period-to-period
comparisons of our operating performance by eliminating potential differences in net income caused by the existence and timing of non-cash charges and non-recurring gains and losses. Furthermore, Adjusted EBIDA reflects the key revenue and expense items for which our operating managers are responsible and upon which we evaluate their performance.
InsWeb Corporation
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURE AND RECONCILIATION
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
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Net income |
| $ | 214 |
| $ | 402 |
| $ | 247 |
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Interest income, net |
| 107 |
| 72 |
| 101 |
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Gain on sale of InsWeb Insurance Services’ property and casualty book of business |
| — |
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| 2,044 |
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Share-based compensation expense |
| 260 |
| 314 |
| 81 |
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Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment from continuing operations |
| 40 |
| 44 |
| 49 |
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Severance expense |
| 308 |
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| 25 |
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Adjusted EBIDA from continuing operations |
| $ | 715 |
| $ | 688 |
| $ | (1,743 | ) |
Adjusted EBIDA is not a measurement of our financial performance under U.S. GAAP and has limitations as an analytical tool. You should not consider it in isolation or as a substitute for our U.S. GAAP net income. The principal limitations of this measure are that: 1) it does not reflect our actual expenses and may thus have the effect of inflating our net income and net income per share; and 2) it may not be comparable to Adjusted EBIDA as reported by other companies.
About InsWeb
InsWeb (NasdaqCM: INSW) enables consumers to compare multiple, actionable quotes for auto, term life, health, homeowners, renters and condominium insurance offerings from many of the nation’s highly rated insurers. The top-rated online insurance marketplace also provides interactive tools and independent research. Headquartered in Sacramento, Calif., InsWeb is accessible at www.insweb.com.
For further information regarding InsWeb Corporation, please review the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Reports on Form 10-K, and in particular Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
This news release contains forward-looking statements reflecting management’s current forecast of certain aspects of the Company’s future. It is based on current information, which we have assessed, but which by its nature is dynamic and subject to rapid and even abrupt changes. Forward-looking statements include statements expressing the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company and members of our management team regarding: projected future revenues, revenue growth, expenses, profitability and financial position; marketing and consumer acquisition; the results of strategic initiatives, including AgentInsider; increased or decreased participation by insurance companies; and product and technological implementations. The Company’s actual results might differ materially from those stated or implied by such forward-looking statements due to risks and uncertainties associated with the Company’s business, which include, but are not limited to: variations in consumer usage of the internet to shop for and purchase insurance; the willingness and capability of insurance
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companies or other insurance entities to offer their products or instant quotes on the Company’s website or through the Company’s licensed subsidiaries; changes in the Company’s relationships with existing insurance companies or other customers, including, changes due to consolidation within the insurance industry; changes in the Company’s relationship with strategic and/or marketing partners; the Company’s ability to attract and integrate new insurance providers and strategic partners; implementation of competing Internet strategies by existing and potential competitors; implementation and consumer acceptance of new product or service offerings; the outcome of litigation in which the Company is a party; insurance and financial services industry regulation; fluctuations in operating results; or other unforeseen factors. The forward-looking statements should be considered in the context of these and other risk factors disclosed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
“INSWEB” and “AGENTINSIDER” are registered service marks of InsWeb Corporation. All marks above are those of InsWeb Corporation, except for those of insurance insurers, brokers, agents, industry organizations, financial institutions, online partners, service providers, other mentioned companies and educational institutions, which are the marks of their respective entities.
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INSWEB CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
[ Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts ]
[ unaudited ]
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Revenues: |
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Transaction fees |
| $ | 8,063 |
| $ | 7,429 |
| $ | 16,106 |
| $ | 14,994 |
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Development and maintenance fees |
| 66 |
| 88 |
| 133 |
| 178 |
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Total revenues |
| 8,129 |
| 7,517 |
| 16,239 |
| 15,172 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Direct marketing |
| 4,597 |
| 5,158 |
| 9,125 |
| 10,103 |
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Sales and marketing |
| 1,327 |
| 1,967 |
| 2,805 |
| 4,031 |
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Technology |
| 777 |
| 1,216 |
| 1,653 |
| 2,469 |
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General and administrative |
| 1,323 |
| 1,074 |
| 2,225 |
| 2,250 |
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Total operating expenses |
| 8,024 |
| 9,415 |
| 15,808 |
| 18,853 |
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Income (loss) from operations |
| 105 |
| (1,898 | ) | 431 |
| (3,681 | ) | ||||
Interest income |
| 107 |
| 101 |
| 179 |
| 193 |
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Other income (expense), net |
| 2 |
| 2,044 |
| 6 |
| 2,044 |
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Net income (loss) |
| $ | 214 |
| $ | 247 |
| $ | 616 |
| $ | (1,444 | ) |
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Net income (loss) per share: |
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Basic |
| $ | 0.05 |
| $ | 0.06 |
| $ | 0.15 |
| $ | (0.35 | ) |
Diluted |
| $ | 0.04 |
| $ | 0.06 |
| $ | 0.13 |
| $ | (0.35 | ) |
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Weighted-average shares used in computing net income (loss) per share: |
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Basic |
| 4,340 |
| 4,089 |
| 4,208 |
| 4,087 |
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Diluted |
| 5,267 |
| 4,200 |
| 4,840 |
| 4,087 |
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INSWEB CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
[Amounts in thousands]
[unaudited]
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
| $ | 8,293 |
| $ | 6,750 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
| 3,658 |
| 2,804 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
| 392 |
| 398 |
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Total current assets |
| 12,343 |
| 9,952 |
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Property and equipment |
| 312 |
| 389 |
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Other assets |
| 113 |
| 115 |
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Total assets |
| $ | 12,768 |
| $ | 10,456 |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
| $ | 2,341 |
| $ | 2,248 |
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Accrued expenses |
| 2,714 |
| 2,672 |
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Deferred revenue |
| 177 |
| 245 |
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Total current liabilities |
| 5,232 |
| 5,165 |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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Shareholders’ equity: |
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Common stock |
| 8 |
| 7 |
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Paid-in capital |
| 205,206 |
| 203,578 |
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Treasury stock |
| (6,334 | ) | (6,334 | ) | ||
Accumulated deficit |
| (191,344 | ) | (191,960 | ) | ||
Total shareholders’ equity |
| 7,536 |
| 5,291 |
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Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity |
| $ | 12,768 |
| $ | 10,456 |
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Financial Highlights and Key Metrics
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Revenues: |
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Auto |
| $ | 6,566,000 |
| $ | 6,411,000 |
| $ | 5,692,000 |
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All Other |
| $ | 1,563,000 |
| $ | 1,699,000 |
| $ | 1,825,000 |
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Total |
| $ | 8,129,000 |
| $ | 8,110,000 |
| $ | 7,517,000 |
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# of Consumers: |
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Auto |
| 1,448,000 |
| 1,318,000 |
| 1,378,000 |
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All Other |
| 84,000 |
| 137,000 |
| 140,000 |
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Total |
| 1,532,000 |
| 1,455,000 |
| 1,518,000 |
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Revenues per Consumer: |
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Auto |
| $ | 4.53 |
| $ | 4.86 |
| $ | 4.13 |
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All Other |
| $ | 18.61 |
| $ | 12.40 |
| $ | 13.04 |
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Total |
| $ | 5.31 |
| $ | 5.57 |
| $ | 4.95 |
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Direct Marketing Costs: |
| $ | 4,597,000 |
| $ | 4,528,000 |
| $ | 5,158,000 |
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Direct Marketing Costs as a percent of Revenues |
| 57 | % | 56 | % | 69 | % | |||
Marketing Costs per Consumer |
| $ | 3.00 |
| $ | 3.11 |
| $ | 3.40 |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents: |
| $ | 8,293,000 |
| $ | 7,091,000 |
| $ | 8,145,000 |
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Accounts Receivable: |
| $ | 3,658,000 |
| $ | 3,412,000 |
| $ | 3,236,000 |
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Day Sales Outstanding (DSO): |
| 40 |
| 35 |
| 40 |
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Staffing: |
| 64 |
| 85 |
| 127 |
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Definitions: |
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“# of Consumers” |
| Represents a consumer who has started an InsWeb quote form |
“Direct Marketing Costs” |
| Represents expenses incurred by InsWeb to drive consumers to |
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| InsWeb’s online insurance marketplace |
“Per Consumer Information” |
| Represents Revenues earned or marketing costs incurred per consumer |
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| who has started an InsWeb quote form |
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