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Exhibit 99.1
AUTONOMY CORPORATION PLC ANNOUNCES RESULTS FOR
FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2004
2004 Full Year Revenues up 18%, Operating Profits up 71%* and Profit Before Tax up 22%*
Autonomy's fourth quarter conference call will be available live at http://www.autonomy.com on
Wednesday, February 2, 2005 at 9:30 a.m. GMT/4:30 a.m. EST/1:30 a.m. PST
SAN FRANCISCO, California and CAMBRIDGE, England—February 2, 2005—Autonomy Corporation plc (LSE: AU.), a global leader in infrastructure software for the extended enterprise, 1 reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2004.
Financial Highlights
| | Three Months Ended
| | Twelve Months Ended
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| | December 31, 2004
| | December 31, 2003
| | December 31, 2004
| | December 31, 2003
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| | (unaudited)
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Results in US$ ($000's except per share) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Revenues | | $ | 18,629 | | $ | 16,960 | | $ | 64,765 | | $ | 54,881 |
Gross profit (adjusted)* | | | 17,935 | | | 16,142 | | | 61,848 | | | 52,620 |
Gross profit margin (adjusted)* | | | 96% | | | 95% | | | 95% | | | 96% |
Profit before tax (adjusted)* | | | 4,386 | | | 2,759 | | | 9,845 | | | 8,071 |
Net profit (adjusted)* | | $ | 3,560 | | $ | 2,480 | | $ | 7,920 | | $ | 6,561 |
Gross profit (GAAP) | | | 17,724 | | | 15,751 | | | 60,941 | | | 52,229 |
Gross profit margin (GAAP) | | | 95% | | | 93% | | | 94% | | | 95% |
Profit before tax (GAAP) | | | 3,820 | | | 2,368 | | | 8,583 | | | 7,680 |
Net profit (GAAP) | | $ | 2,994 | | $ | 2,089 | | $ | 6,658 | | $ | 6,170 |
EPS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
-basic (adjusted)* | | $ | 0.03 | | $ | 0.02 | | $ | 0.07 | | $ | 0.06 |
-diluted (adjusted)* | | $ | 0.03 | | $ | 0.02 | | $ | 0.07 | | $ | 0.06 |
- -basic (GAAP) | | $ | 0.03 | | $ | 0.02 | | $ | 0.06 | | $ | 0.06 |
-diluted (GAAP) | | $ | 0.03 | | $ | 0.02 | | $ | 0.06 | | $ | 0.06 |
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- Adjusted results exclude non-cash charges for amortization of purchased intangibles and exceptional impairment of equity investment. See page 3 for further details.
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- Results are unaudited other than twelve month 2003 GAAP results.
Full Year 2004 Corporate Highlights
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- Revenues up 18% from 2003 driven by strong organic growth
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- Fully diluted EPS (adjusted) up 21%
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- Profit before tax (adjusted) up 22% from 2003 and up 33% excluding the effects of foreign exchange movements
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- Operating profits (adjusted) up 71% from 2003
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- Gross margins remain high at 94%
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- OEM revenues up approximately 16% with program accounting for approximately 18% of revenue
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- Launched IDOL 5.0, a major upgrade of our award-winning core product, and Autonomy's desktop search and Active Folders, the first secure enterprise desktop search, and unveiled Autonomy's IDOL IPTV Suite of technology
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- Aungate, Autonomy's award-winning division specializing in compliance, litigation and risk technology, solidified leadership position with new customer the NYSE
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- Asian operations continued to expand with keys wins in Beijing and Shanghai, and expanded offices covering Australia and New Zealand
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- Strong positive cash flow throughout 2004, generating approximately $15.3 million more operating cash flow in 2004 than in 2003 ending with approximately $107 million in cash after 2004 share buyback of approximately $10.5 million and cumulative share buyback of approximately $55 million
Fourth Quarter 2004 Corporate Highlights
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- Revenues ahead of consensus, up 10% from Q4 2003 and 29% from Q3 2004
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- Profit before tax up 61% from Q4 2003 and 148% from Q3 2004
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- Operating profits up nearly 100% from Q4 2003 and 18 times from Q3 2004
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- Twentieth consecutive quarter of profitability
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- Gross margins remain high at 95%
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- Operationally hedged against dollar fluctuation with a 3% positive effect on sales but a detrimental effect of approximately 6% on costs
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- Blue chip fourth quarter wins include Boeing, Citibank, Shell, Anheuser Busch, Church of Latter Day Saints, DirecTV, France 2, Gruppo Santander, Shanxi China Mobile, Albertsons and Greenpeace, as well as multiple defence and intelligence agencies around the globe including in the U.S., Australia, Singapore and Spain
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- Cash collection strong with approximately $16.5 million collected in Q4 2004
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- Average selling price increases to $400,000
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- G&A costs decreased 18% from Q4 2003
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- DSOs decrease to 99 days
Commenting on the results, Dr. Mike Lynch, group CEO of Autonomy said, "We are pleased to announce Autonomy's continued strong performance with Q4 2004 results at the top end of the range discussed during the company's third quarter 2004 conference call of $16 million to $19 million. Top line revenues, operating profits, bottom line profit before tax and EPS are all up significantly quarter-on-quarter and year-on-year, outperforming the sector despite our continued significant investment in research and development for the future. This R&D investment saw returns during 2004 with the launch of industry-leading, major new technologies including IDOL 5.0, a major upgrade of our award-winning core product, and Autonomy's desktop search and Active Folders, delivering the power of Autonomy's award winning IDOL technology to the corporate desktop through the first secure enterprise desktop search. Finally, throughout 2004 Autonomy's R&D department has been working on a new suite of technologies for IPTV culminating in our first application for searching TV channels."
Dr. Lynch continued, "Of particular note in the results, 2004 revenues are up 18% and profit-before-tax (adjusted) is up 22% from 2003. This has lead to a 45% increase in operating margins (adjusted) from 2003. These results are driven by strong organic growth from our core business, and have been delivered despite the weakening dollar which had an approximately 3% positive effect on sales but a detrimental effect of approximately 6% on costs."
Dr. Lynch concluded, "2004 was a year of significant developments for Autonomy, with our software adopted as the corporate standard at world-leading enterprises such as Philips, AstraZeneca, Vodafone, Schneider, Norsk Hydro and Shell, clearly demonstrating that Autonomy is consistently delivering major cost savings and incremental value to employees and customers on a global basis. The
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net result of a strong 2004 is that our investment and performance means we remain well placed operationally and financially to drive continued growth in 2005."
Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2004 Financial Highlights
Revenues for the fourth quarter totalled $18.6 million, up 9.8% from $17.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2003. U.S./Asia Pac revenues of $9.4 million were 50.5% of total revenues and U.K./European revenues totalling $9.2 million were 49.5% of total revenues in the fourth quarter of 2004. Revenues for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004 totalled $64.8 million, up 18.0% from $54.9 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003.
Gross profits (adjusted) for the quarter were $17.9 million, up 11.1% from $16.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2003. Fourth quarter gross margins (adjusted) were 96% compared to 95% for the fourth quarter of 2003. Gross profits (GAAP) for the quarter were $17.7 million, up 12.5% from $15.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2003. Fourth quarter gross margins (GAAP) were 95%, compared to 93% in the fourth quarter of 2003.
Gross profits (adjusted) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004 were $61.8 million, up 17.5% from $52.6 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003. Gross margins (adjusted) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004, were 95%, compared to 96% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003. Gross profits (GAAP) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004, were $60.9 million, up 16.7% from $52.2 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003. Gross margins (GAAP) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004, were 94%, compared to 95% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003.
Compared to Q4 2003, the weaker U.S. dollar had a detrimental effect of approximately $0.2 million on operating profits. Net profit (adjusted) for the fourth quarter of 2004 was $3.6 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, up 44% compared to net profit (adjusted) for the fourth quarter of 2003 of $2.5 million, or $0.02 per diluted share. Net profit (GAAP) for the fourth quarter of 2004 was $3.0 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, up 43% compared to net profit (GAAP) of $2.1 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2003. Net profit (adjusted) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004, was $7.9 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, up 21% compared to net profit (adjusted) of $6.6 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003. Net profit (GAAP) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004, was $6.7 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, up 7.9% compared to net profit (GAAP) of $6.2 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003.
Cash balances were $106.8 million at December 31, 2004, an increase of $5.4 million from the prior quarter reflecting a combination of operational cash inflow offset by share repurchases. During the quarter Autonomy continued its share repurchase program, purchasing for cancellation 758,046 shares at an average price of £1.65 per share. In total, Autonomy has purchased for cancellation 20,403,882 million shares at an average price of £1.63 per share. Accounts receivable days sales outstanding decreased from 110 days for the third quarter of 2004 to 99 days for the fourth quarter of 2004. Receivables for the fourth quarter of 2004 were $20.4 million, compared to $18.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2003. Deferred revenues were $5.7 million net at December 31, 2004, compared with $5.6 million net at December 31, 2003.
Although GAAP disclosure provides investors and management with an overall view of Autonomy's financial performance, Autonomy believes that it is important for investors to also understand the performance of Autonomy's core business, such as the sale of its software products and services. Consequently, the non-GAAP results exclude charges not reflective of Autonomy's core ongoing operational business, namely amortization of purchased intangibles and impairment of equity investments. Management uses the adjusted results to assess the financial performance of Autonomy's core business. The calculation of adjusted results has been amended for all comparative periods.
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Previously reported adjusted results excluded certain specific translational foreign exchange gains and losses and associated tax effects and share-based compensation charges arising in connection with acquisitions.
Strategic Partnerships and OEMs
Autonomy's OEM Program was on target during the year with OEM-derived revenues for the fourth quarter of 2004 of $3.6 million accounting for approximately 18% of revenues, compared to $3.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2003.
Q4 Product Sales
Autonomy's infrastructure technology has been adopted by enterprises to process information across all internal and external data formats and sources. During the quarter, major new wins included: Norwich Union, BUPA, France 2, Gruppo Santander, Shanxi China Mobile, Albertsons, UK Environmental Agency, Choicepoint, Baker Hughes, NetLibrary, State of Utah and Greenpeace, as well as multiple defence and intelligence agencies around the globe including in Australia, Singapore and Spain. Repeat business from existing customers accounted for approximately 25% of revenue for the quarter, and included Boeing, Citibank, Shell, Anheuser Busch, McData, Church of Latter Day Saints, DirecTV and IEEE and several defence and intelligence agencies in the U.S. including the U.S. Air Force.
Q4 Corporate Developments and Awards
During the fourth quarter of 2004 Autonomy continued to extend its market leadership with the introduction of key new and upgraded technologies. Of most importance, in December 2004 Autonomy announced the launch of Autonomy IDOL 5.0, a major upgrade of its award-winning core product, IDOL Server. The launch of IDOL 5.0 is the result of extensive and continued investment in research and development and extensive consultation with Autonomy's 1,000 strong global customer base. IDOL 5.0 features a number of key developments such as a new major algorithm for Automatic Query Guidance which fundamentally advances the way unskilled users find information; the development of a sentient architecture which delivers on the vision of autonomic computing; 50 new IDOL operations; improved installation via a wizard installation facility and an enhancement of IDOL's core capabilities which extends IDOL's ability to handle information intelligently encompassing probabilistic structured information.
Also during the fourth quarter Autonomy led the market with the introduction of desktop search and Active Folders, delivering the power of Autonomy's award winning IDOL technology to the corporate desktop by bringing together a wide variety of information ranging from office documents, email, websites, news and even multimedia content from multiple locations including corporate networks, the web, the desktop and local data sources. IDOL Enterprise Desktop Search is the first integrated tool that uses implicit query, working proactively with users on the corporate desktop to understand the information they require and bring it straight to them at the right time and in the right context.
Finally, 2004 also saw the first application of Autonomy's IDOL IPTV Suite for searching TV, available at www.blinkx.tv.
During the fourth quarter of 2004 Aungate, Autonomy's award-winning division specializing in compliance, litigation and risk technology, continued to lead the market with the introduction of the world's first anti-phishing solution to detect and prevent malicious attempts to defraud customers using online banking services. Finally, Aungate also launched a new sexual harassment and discrimination detection module that is designed to automatically alert the enterprise to acts of sexual harassment and discrimination, by analyzing the content of emails, voice and instant messages.
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During the fourth quarter Autonomy was recognized in multiple ways for its market leadership and unmatched technology. For example Autonomy was acknowledged for the second year in a row as one of the EContent 100, a list of companies that matter most in the digital content industry. Autonomy was also included for the fifth consecutive year on the Software 500, Software Magazine's list of the world's foremost software and software and service providers. Finally Autonomy's Audentify division, a leading provider of next-generation contact center technology, was awarded 2004 Product of the Year Award by Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC™)'s Customer Inter@ction Solutions Magazine, the publications' highest honor recognizing exemplary contributions and innovative products that advance the call center and CRM industry.
About Autonomy Corporation plc
Autonomy Corporation plc (LSE: AU.) is a global leader in infrastructure software for the enterprise. Autonomy's technology powers applications dependent upon unstructured information including call center, customer relationship management, knowledge management, enterprise portals, enterprise resource planning, online publishing and security applications. Autonomy's customer base includes more than 1,000 global companies including BAE Systems, Ford, Ericsson, Royal Sun Alliance, Sun Microsystems and public sector agencies including the U.S. Department of Defense, NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy. Strategic reseller and OEM partners include leading companies such as ATG, BEA, Business Objects, Citrix, Computer Associates, EDS, IBM Global Services, Novell, Novient, Veritas, Vignette, Supportsoft and Sybase. The company has offices worldwide.
The Autonomy Group includes: Aungate, a leading supplier of electronic communications management technology for regulatory compliance in the enterprise; Audentify, a leading supplier of next-generation contact center technology; and Virage, a leading provider of rich media communication and content management software.
Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
With the exception of historical information, the matters set forth in this news release are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, among others, technology risks, including dependence on core technology; fluctuations in quarterly results; dependence on new product development; rapid technological and market change; reliance on sales by others; management of growth; dependence on key personnel; rapid expansion; growth of the Internet; financial risk management; and future growth subject to risks. These factors and other factors which could cause actual results to differ materially are also discussed in the company's filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, including Autonomy's Annual Report on Form 20-F.
Autonomy, the Autonomy logo, Aungate and Audentify are registered trademarks or trademarks of Autonomy Corporation plc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Financial Media Contacts: Edward Bridges Financial Dynamics +44 (0)20 7831 3113 | | Analyst and Investor Contacts: Sushovan Hussain, Chief Financial Officer Autonomy Corporation plc +44 (0)1223 448 000 |
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AUTONOMY CORPORATION plc
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
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| | Twelve Months Ended
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| | Dec. 31, 2004
| | Dec. 31, 2003
| | Dec. 31, 2004
| | Dec. 31, 2003
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| | (unaudited)
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Revenues | | $ | 18,629 | | $ | 16,960 | | $ | 64,765 | | $ | 54,881 | |
Cost of revenues | | | (694 | ) | | (818 | ) | | (2,917 | ) | | (2,261 | ) |
Amortization of purchased intangibles | | | (211 | ) | | (391 | ) | | (907 | ) | | (391 | ) |
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Gross profit | | | 17,724 | | | 15,751 | | | 60,941 | | | 52,229 | |
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Operating expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Research and development | | | (3,647 | ) | | (3,913 | ) | | (13,594 | ) | | (11,864 | ) |
| Sales and marketing | | | (9,092 | ) | | (7,759 | ) | | (33,967 | ) | | (28,674 | ) |
| General and administrative | | | (2,073 | ) | | (2,513 | ) | | (8,067 | ) | | (8,419 | ) |
| Share-based compensation | | | (12 | ) | | (98 | ) | | (121 | ) | | (98 | ) |
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Total operating expenses | | | (14,824 | ) | | (14,283 | ) | | (55,749 | ) | | (49,055 | ) |
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Profit from operations | | | 2,900 | | | 1,468 | | | 5,192 | | | 3,174 | |
Interest income, net | | | 998 | | | 854 | | | 3,613 | | | 3,759 | |
Impairment of equity investments | | | (355 | ) | | — | | | (355 | ) | | — | |
Gain on foreign exchange | | | 277 | | | 46 | | | 133 | | | 747 | |
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Profit before provision for income taxes and share of loss of associated company and minority interest | | | 3,820 | | | 2,368 | | | 8,583 | | | 7,680 | |
Provision for income taxes | | | (826 | ) | | (279 | ) | | (1,925 | ) | | (1,432 | ) |
Share of loss of associated company and minority interest | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (78 | ) |
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Net profit | | $ | 2,994 | | $ | 2,089 | | $ | 6,658 | | $ | 6,170 | |
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Basic earnings per share | | $ | 0.03 | | $ | 0.02 | | $ | 0.06 | | $ | 0.06 | |
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Diluted earnings per share | | $ | 0.03 | | $ | 0.02 | | $ | 0.06 | | $ | 0.06 | |
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Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding | | | 108,524 | | | 112,279 | | | 109,799 | | | 110,102 | |
Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding, assuming dilution | | | 110,051 | | | 114,063 | | | 111,532 | | | 111,542 | |
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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
| | Three Months Ended
| | Twelve Months Ended
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| | Dec. 31, 2004
| | Dec. 31, 2003
| | Dec. 31, 2004
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Gross profit | | $ | 17,724 | | $ | 15,751 | | $ | 60,941 | | $ | 52,229 | |
Amortization of purchased intangibles | | | 211 | | | 391 | | | 907 | | | 391 | |
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Gross profit (adjusted) | | | 17,935 | | | 16,142 | | | 61,848 | | | 52,620 | |
Operating expenses | | | (14,824 | ) | | (14,283 | ) | | (55,749 | ) | | (49,055 | ) |
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Operating profit (adjusted) | | $ | 3,111 | | $ | 1,859 | | $ | 6,099 | | $ | 3,565 | |
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Profit before tax | | $ | 3,820 | | $ | 2,368 | | $ | 8,583 | | $ | 7,680 | |
Amortization of purchased intangibles | | | 211 | | | 391 | | | 907 | | | 391 | |
Impairment of equity investments | | | 355 | | | — | | | 355 | | | — | |
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Profit before tax (adjusted) | | $ | 4,386 | | $ | 2,759 | | $ | 9,845 | | $ | 8,071 | |
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Net profit | | $ | 2,994 | | $ | 2,089 | | $ | 6,658 | | $ | 6,170 | |
Amortization of purchased intangibles | | | 211 | | | 391 | | | 907 | | | 391 | |
Impairment of equity investments | | | 355 | | | — | | | 355 | | | — | |
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Net profit (adjusted) | | $ | 3,560 | | $ | 2,480 | | $ | 7,920 | | $ | 6,561 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
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AUTONOMY CORPORATION plc
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share data)
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| | Dec. 31, 2004
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ASSETS | | | | | | | |
Current assets: | | | | | | | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 106,793 | | $ | 102,250 | |
| Accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $3,197 and $3,942 as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively | | | 20,424 | | | 18,687 | |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 3,395 | | | 8,743 | |
| Deferred tax asset | | | 6,077 | | | 3,311 | |
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Total current assets | | | 136,689 | | | 132,991 | |
Non-current assets: | | | | | | | |
Property and equipment, net | | | 3,511 | | | 2,138 | |
Intangible assets, net | | | 4,958 | | | 4,993 | |
Goodwill, net | | | 31,014 | | | 28,630 | |
Equity and other investments, net | | | 2,353 | | | 2,158 | |
Deferred tax asset | | | 432 | | | 1,933 | |
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TOTAL ASSETS | | $ | 178,957 | | $ | 172,843 | |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | | | | | | | |
Current liabilities: | | | | | | | |
| Accounts payable | | $ | 1,954 | | $ | 2,639 | |
| Accrued expenses | | | 4,525 | | | 6,821 | |
| Deferred revenue | | | 5,667 | | | 5,552 | |
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Total current liabilities | | | 12,146 | | | 15,012 | |
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Shareholders' equity: | | | | | | | |
| Ordinary shares (1) | | | 557 | | | 573 | |
| Additional paid-in capital | | | 63,700 | | | 71,086 | |
| Treasury stock, at cost | | | (1,775 | ) | | (1,775 | ) |
| Retained earnings | | | 73,686 | | | 67,028 | |
| Other accumulated comprehensive income | | | 30,643 | | | 20,919 | |
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Total shareholders' equity | | | 166,811 | | | 157,831 | |
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | | $ | 178,957 | | $ | 172,843 | |
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- At December 31, 2004, 600,000,000 ordinary shares of nominal value1/3 pence each authorized, 108,110,108 issued and outstanding; as of December 31, 2003, 600,000,000 ordinary shares of nominal value1/3 pence each authorized, 110,575,160 issued and outstanding.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
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AUTONOMY CORPORATION plc
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
| | Three Months Ended
| | Twelve Months Ended
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| | Dec. 31, 2004
| | Dec. 31, 2003
| | Dec. 31, 2004
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Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net profit | | $ | 2,994 | | $ | 2,089 | | $ | 6,658 | | $ | 6,170 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net profit to net cash, provided by operating activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Depreciation and amortization | | | 583 | | | 662 | | | 2,306 | | | 1,776 | |
| Impairment of equity investments | | | 328 | | | — | | | 328 | | | — | |
| Income tax (provisions) benefits from exercise of non-qualified stock options | | | (311 | ) | | 287 | | | (147 | ) | | 667 | |
| Deferred tax | | | 640 | | | (43 | ) | | 588 | | | (249 | ) |
| Share-based compensation | | | 12 | | | 98 | | | 121 | | | 98 | |
| Foreign currency movements | | | (277 | ) | | (46 | ) | | (133 | ) | | (747 | ) |
| Share of loss of associated company and minority interest | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 78 | |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities (net of impact of acquisitions): | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Accounts receivable | | | (1,611 | ) | | 2,195 | | | 170 | | | (2,196 | ) |
| | Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 2,779 | | | (1,643 | ) | | 3,613 | | | (1,366 | ) |
| | Deferred revenues | | | (888 | ) | | (475 | ) | | (1,229 | ) | | (1,583 | ) |
| | Accounts payable | | | 2,605 | | | (489 | ) | | 944 | | | (986 | ) |
| | Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | (3,556 | ) | | (4,686 | ) | | (3,668 | ) | | (7,376 | ) |
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | | 3,298 | | | (2,051 | ) | | 9,551 | | | (5,714 | ) |
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Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Purchase of equipment | | | (211 | ) | | (162 | ) | | (1,841 | ) | | (527 | ) |
Purchase of intangibles | | | (829 | ) | | — | | | (1,183 | ) | | (426 | ) |
Disposal of intangibles | | | — | | | — | | | 459 | | | — | |
Purchase of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired | | | — | | | (72 | ) | | — | | | (14,640 | ) |
Purchase of investments | | | 16 | | | (591 | ) | | (346 | ) | | (598 | ) |
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Net cash used in investing activities | | | (1,024 | ) | | (825 | ) | | (2,911 | ) | | (16,191 | ) |
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Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from issuance of shares, net of issuance costs | | | 154 | | | 280 | | | 1,807 | | | 441 | |
Purchase of company shares | | | (2,388 | ) | | (2,732 | ) | | (10,516 | ) | | (33,079 | ) |
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Net cash used in financing activities | | | (2,234 | ) | | (2,452 | ) | | (8,709 | ) | | (32,638 | ) |
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Effect of foreign exchange on cash and cash equivalents | | | 5,408 | | | 5,356 | | | 6,612 | | | 9,321 | |
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | | | 5,448 | | | 28 | | | 4,543 | | | (45,222 | ) |
Beginning cash and cash equivalents | | | 101,345 | | | 102,222 | | | 102,250 | | | 147,472 | |
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Ending cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 106,793 | | $ | 102,250 | | $ | 106,793 | | $ | 102,250 | |
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Income taxes (refunded) paid | | $ | (429 | ) | $ | (907 | ) | $ | 68 | | $ | (1,599 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements
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AUTONOMY CORPORATION plc
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS—UNAUDITED
1. Basis of presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements of Autonomy Corporation plc ("Autonomy" or "the Company") have been prepared in conformity with United States generally accepted accounting principles, consistent in all material respects with those applied in the Company's financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2003, included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission although the Consolidated Financial Statements do not include all information and footnotes required by US GAAP. The quarterly information and information for the twelve months ended December 31, 2004 are unaudited, but reflect all normal adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to provide a fair statement of results and the Company's financial position for and as at the periods presented. The results of operations for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2004, are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for future operating periods. The interim financial statements should be read in connection with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2003, and the risk factors as set forth in the Form 20-F. The financial information set out above does not comprise the Company's statutory accounts. Statutory accounts for the financial year ended December 31, 2003, have been delivered to the Registrar of Companies. The auditors' report on those accounts was unqualified and did not contain any statement under section 237(2) or (3) of the Companies Act 1985.
2. Geographical information
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Revenue by region:
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US | | $ | 8,880 | | $ | 8,929 | | $ | 32,543 | | $ | 28,916 |
UK/Europe | | | 9,219 | | | 7,340 | | | 30,258 | | | 24,556 |
Rest of World | | | 530 | | | 691 | | | 1,964 | | | 1,409 |
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Total | | $ | 18,629 | | $ | 16,960 | | $ | 64,765 | | $ | 54,881 |
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