Exhibit 99.1

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KEANE REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2006 FINANCIAL RESULTS
Q2 Performance Exceeds Earnings Guidance, and Positions the Company for a Solid 2007
BOSTON, July 19, 2006 — Keane, Inc. (NYSE: KEA), a leading business process and information technology (IT) services firm, today announced its results for the Second Quarter ended June 30, 2006.
Keane’s revenues for the Second Quarter 2006 were $242.6 million, consistent with the Company’s previous guidance and an increase of 2.0 percent from revenues of $237.8 million for the Second Quarter of 2005. Net income for the Second Quarter of 2006 was $9.4 million, an increase of 33.5 percent from net income of $7.0 million for the Second Quarter of 2005. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the Second Quarter of 2006 was $.15, above the Company’s previous guidance, compared to EPS of $.11 for the Second Quarter of 2005.
Keane’s management believes that cash performance is the primary driver of long-term per share value. As such, Keane’s management views diluted cash earnings per share (CEPS(1)) as an important indicator of performance that helps 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. CEPS for the Second Quarter of 2006 was $.21, above the Company’s previous guidance, compared to CEPS of $.14 for the same period last year.
Keane continued to move forward with its One Keane transformation initiative during the Second Quarter. The goal of the One Keane transformation is to enable the Company to improve its operational effectiveness and accelerate revenue growth and profitability. The implementation of a new operating model with integrated global Business Lines and Vertical Practices is intended to enable the Company to significantly reduce costs by eliminating redundancy associated with its legacy operating model. Keane continued to implement its new operating model in the Second Quarter, including the alignment of its entire billable consulting staff with a global Business Line, and the training of its sales and delivery
(1) CEPS excludes amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation, and restructuring charges, net. CEPS is not a measurement in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and is not meant to be considered superior to or a substitute for results of operations prepared in accordance with GAAP. See reconciliation of EPS to CEPS in the accompanying financial data schedules.
leaders. Keane’s improved profitability in the Second Quarter can be attributed in part to the progress it has made with the One Keane transformation. During the remainder of 2006, the focus of the transformation will be growing sales and leveraging Keane’s India operations.
“The members of the Office of the President are committed to the successful implementation of our strategy and transformation. We are focused on driving the business forward to position the Company for a strong 2007,” said John Leahy, interim president and CEO, member of the Office of the President, and executive vice president and chief financial officer of Keane. “Keane’s Second Quarter financial results are encouraging. We generated significant cash, as cash from operations totaled $30.4 million for the quarter, and we have achieved year-over-year growth in revenue and profits.”
Second Quarter 2006 Highlights:
· Higher Net Income: Net income was $9.4 million, an increase of 33.5 percent compared to the Second Quarter of 2005, and was positively impacted by lower costs resulting from our One Keane initiative. Net income was negatively impacted by $1.3 million or $0.8 million after tax in settlement and legal costs related to allegations against our former CEO, and $1.4 million or $0.9 million after tax in restructuring costs related to our transformation.
· Improved Cash EPS: Cash EPS was $.21 per share, up from $.14 in the Second Quarter of 2005.
· Decrease in SG&A: SG&A was $51.6 million, or 21.3 percent of total revenues, a decrease of 240 basis points compared to the Second Quarter of 2005. The decrease in SG&A in the Second Quarter was primarily due to lower personnel costs and incentive compensation in the quarter.
· Strong Cash from Operations: Keane generated $30.4 million in cash from operations in the quarter.
· Solid Bookings: Bookings remained solid at $239 million, and we have launched two new initiatives to help increase demand and drive sales for the remainder of the year.
· Client Engagements: Keane secured new engagements with both new and existing clients, across multiple industries, including: Network Appliance, UBS, and Baker Hughes.
· TTA Engagement: Since winning the $367 million contract with the State Government of Victoria, Australia’s Transport Ticketing Authority (TTA) in July 2005, Keane Australia Micropayment Consortium (Kamco) continues to make progress toward deliverables. In Q2, Kamco received milestone payments of $13.3 million ($18.1 million AUD) from the TTA.
· Increase in Indian headcount: Keane increased its headcount in India by nearly 7% or 200 professionals since March 2006. Keane now employs approximately 3,000 professionals in India.
· Accolades: Keane received several awards including:
· Becoming one of first seven facilities in the United States to receive the prestigious ISO 27001:2005 certification on information security. Keane was also one of the first five companies in India, and first ten in the world, to receive this certification.
· Ranking #10 “all time best performer” in the Boston Globe’s Globe 100. This award measures the best Massachusetts businesses by how well they increased sales, profits, and returns for shareholders in their aggregate performance in these categories over the past 18 years.
· Ranking #20 healthcare IT provider in the 13th annual Healthcare Informatics 100.
· Winning the “Best of the Best” award for a Testing white paper at the 6th annual International Software Testing Conference 2006 in New Delhi, India.
“Keane’s Board of Directors and the Office of the President are absolutely committed to the One Keane transformation initiative,” said Richard Garnick, president of North American Services and Global Business Lines, and a member of the Office of the President. “Our next step is to better position the Company as a strong offshore competitor and to mobilize our sales team. We believe that our strategy is right and we are focused on driving sales and generating strong results.”
Business Outlook:
Keane estimates revenues for the Third Quarter of 2006 to be in the range of $240 million to $250 million, EPS to be in the range of $.13 to $.15, and CEPS to be in the range of $.18 to $.20.
Conference Call:
Keane will host a conference call today at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss these results. Interested parties may access the call via the Internet at www.keane.com/investors/earnings.html or may dial 800-438-7212 (706-643-3476 from outside North America) and ask for the Keane call referencing reservation number 2380798. A replay of the call will be available beginning at approximately 10:30 a.m. ET today, through 5:00 p.m. ET on July 28. The replay may be accessed via the Internet at www.keane.com/investors or by calling 800-642-1687 (706-645-9291 from outside North America) and referencing reservation number 2380798.
About Keane
In business since 1965, Keane, Inc. (NYSE: KEA) is a leading business process and IT services firm. Keane delivers Application and Business Process Services to help clients transform their business and IT operations to achieve demonstrable, measurable, and sustainable business benefit. As a trusted advisor and partner for its clients, Keane solves real business issues through the development and implementation of cost-effective, change-oriented, industry-specific solutions.
Specifically, Keane delivers highly synergistic application and business process services, including Application Development and Integration Services, Architecture Services, Application Outsourcing, Program Management, and Testing, as well as Business Transformation Services including Business Process Outsourcing. Keane believes that business and IT improvements are best realized by streamlining and optimizing business and IT processes, implementing rigorous management disciplines, and fostering a culture of accountability through meaningful performance metrics. Based in Boston, Mass., Keane delivers its services throughout the United States, Australia, Canada, India, and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.keane.com.
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Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release contains a number of forward-looking statements concerning Keane’s current expectations as to future growth and its results of operations. Any statements that are not statements of historical fact (including statements containing the words “believes,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “estimates,” “intends,” “may,” “projects,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions) should also be considered to be forward-looking statements. There are a number of important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements, including: political and economic conditions in India, the loss of one or more major clients, unanticipated disruptions to Keane’s business, the execution and successful completion of contracts evidencing the new bookings referred to in this release, the successful completion of software development or management projects, the availability and utilization rate of professional staff, and other factors detailed under the caption “Risk Factors” in Keane’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006, which important factors are incorporated herein by this reference. Keane disclaims any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this press release, including the potential impact of any future acquisitions, mergers, or dispositions it may make.