Exhibit 99.1 [GRAPHIC OMITTED] CONTACT: BRAINERD COMMUNICATORS Corey Kinger (Investors) kinger@braincomm.com Olga Shmuklyer (Media) shmuklyer@braincomm.com 212.986.6667 TMNG REPORTS 2005 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS OVERLAND PARK, KS - AUGUST 4, 2005 - The Management Network Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: TMNG), a leading provider of management consulting services to the global communications industry, today reported financial results for its 2005 second quarter ended July 2, 2005. Revenue in the second quarter of 2005 increased 73.9% to $9.0 million, compared with revenue of $5.2 million in the second quarter of 2004. During the quarter, gross margin improved to 49.5%, compared with 46.2% in the second quarter of 2004. TMNG reported net income of $30,000, or roughly breakeven on a diluted share basis for the second quarter of 2005, compared with a net loss of $2.1 million, or $0.06 per diluted share in last year's second quarter. For the six months ended July 2, 2005, revenue increased 46.7% to $16.1 million, compared with $11.0 million in the first six months of 2004. During the same period gross margin was 50.4%, compared with 47.5% in the comparable year-ago period. Net loss for the first six months of 2005 was $578,000, or $0.02 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $6.4 million or $0.18 per diluted share in first six months of 2004, which includes a $0.06 per diluted share loss from discontinued operations. The company ended the second quarter with a strong cash and short-term investments position of $50.4 million, working capital of approximately $54.9 million, virtually no long-term debt, and stockholders' equity of $66.7 million. "We enjoyed increased revenue momentum in the second quarter and increased breadth and depth in our client base as our customers seek to integrate, upgrade and migrate their communications networks to wireless and internet protocol platforms," said Rich Nespola, TMNG Chairman and CEO. "Through our work on several high-profile and leading-edge engagements, we are able to gain valuable experience and are developing proprietary toolsets that we believe will enhance TMNG's competitive advantage in the future. We are making investments in these capabilities that, while restraining near-term profitability, should position us to continue the trend of year-over-year revenue growth while building toward sustainable growth and profitability in 2006 and beyond." CONFERENCE CALL TMNG will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET today to discuss 2005 second quarter results. Investors can access the conference call via a live webcast on the company's website, www.tmng.com, or by dialing 877-297-4509. A replay of the conference call will be archived on the company's website for one week. Additionally, a replay of the call will be available by dialing 877-519-4471, passcode 6305848, through August 12, 2005. ABOUT TMNG The Management Network Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: TMNG) is a leading provider of strategy, management, marketing, and operational consulting services to the global communications industry. With more than 400 consultants worldwide, TMNG serves communications service providers, technology companies, and financial services firms. Since the company's inception in 1990, TMNG and its subsidiaries - - TMNG Strategy, TMNG Marketing, TMNG Operations and TMNG Europe - have served more than 1,000 clients worldwide, including all the Fortune 500 telecommunications companies. TMNG is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, with offices in Boston, Chicago, London, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C. TMNG can be reached at 1.888.480.TMNG (8664) or online at http://www.tmng.com. THIS RELEASE CONTAINS FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS WITHIN THE MEANING OF THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS INVOLVE RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES. IN PARTICULAR, ANY STATEMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN REGARDING EXPECTATIONS WITH RESPECT TO FUTURE BUSINESS, REVENUES OR PROFITABILITY ARE SUBJECT TO KNOWN AND UNKNOWN RISKS, UNCERTAINTIES, AND CONTINGENCIES, MANY OF WHICH ARE BEYOND THE COMPANY'S CONTROL, WHICH MAY CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS, PERFORMANCE, OR ACHIEVEMENTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE PROJECTED OR IMPLIED IN SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. FACTORS THAT MIGHT AFFECT ACTUAL RESULTS, PERFORMANCE, OR ACHIEVEMENTS INCLUDE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, CONDITIONS IN THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY, OVERALL ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS CONDITIONS, THE DEMAND FOR THE COMPANY'S SERVICES, AND TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES AND COMPETITIVE FACTORS IN THE MARKETS IN WHICH THE COMPANY COMPETES. THESE RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES ARE DESCRIBED IN DETAIL FROM TIME TO TIME IN TMNG'S FILINGS WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. (Please see attached financial tables) THE MANAGEMENT NETWORK GROUP, INC. CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) QUARTER ENDED YEAR-TO-DATE July 2, 2005 July 3, 2004 July 2, 2005 July 3, 2004 Revenues $ 9,017 $ 5,184 $ 16,084 $ 10,963 Cost of services: Direct cost of services 4,519 2,739 7,913 5,652 Equity related charges 34 52 69 106 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Total 4,553 2,791 7,982 5,758 Gross profit 4,464 2,393 8,102 5,205 Operating expenses: Selling, general and 4,532 4,007 8,557 8,104 administrative Real estate restructuring 75 Equity related charges 200 232 388 515 Depreciation and amortization 173 390 455 910 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Total 4,905 4,629 9,475 9,529 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Loss from continuing operations (441) (2,236) (1,373) (4,324) Other income, net 474 139 813 266 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income (loss) from continuing 33 (2,097) (560) (4,058) operations before income tax provision Income tax provision (3) (20) (18) (34) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income (loss) from continuing 30 (2,117) (578) (4,092) operations Net loss from discontinued (2,276) operations ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net income (loss) $ 30 $ (2,117) $ (578) $ (6,368) ========== ========== ========== ========== Income (loss) from continuing operations per common share Basic and diluted $ 0.00 $ (0.06) $ (0.02) $ (0.12) ========== ========== ========== ========== Net loss from discontinued operations per common share Basic and diluted $ (0.06) ========== ========== ========== ========== Net income (loss) per common share Basic and diluted $ 0.00 $ (0.06) $ (0.02) $ (0.18) ========== ========== ========== ========== Shares used in calculation of net income (loss) per common share Basic 35,104 34,625 35,040 34,564 ========== ========== ========== ========== Diluted 35,461 34,625 35,040 34,564 ========== ========== ========== ========== THE MANAGEMENT NETWORK GROUP, INC. CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) (IN THOUSANDS) ASSETS July 2, 2005 January 1, 2005 CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents $ 11,165 $ 10,882 Short-term investments 39,250 41,300 Receivables, net 8,986 6,178 Refundable income taxes 164 769 Other assets 977 1,176 ------------ ------------ Total current assets 60,542 60,305 GOODWILL 13,365 13,365 INTANGIBLES, net 285 487 PROPERTY & EQUIPMENT, net 1,017 896 OTHER ASSETS 300 300 ------------ ------------ TOTAL ASSETS $ 75,509 $ 75,353 ============ ============ LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES: Trade accounts payable $ 896 $ 845 Accrued liabilities and other 4,764 4,339 ------------ ------------ Total current liabilities 5,660 5,184 NONCURRENT LIABILITIES 3,119 3,422 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 66,730 66,747 ------------ ------------ TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 75,509 $ 75,353 ============ ============ # # #