EXHIBIT 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Financial Information Press Contact:
Vincent C. Klinges
Chief Financial Officer
American Software, Inc.
(404) 264-5477
American Software Reports Preliminary Fourth Quarter
and Fiscal Year 2008 Results
Company Reports 29th Consecutive Quarter of Profitability
and Positive Operating Cash Flow
ATLANTA (June 18, 2008) American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMSWA) today reported
financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2008, achieving 29
consecutive quarters of profitability.
Key fourth quarter financial highlights include:
o Total revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2008 were $21.6
million, a decrease of 4% over the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007;
o Software license fees for the quarter ended April 30, 2008 were $4.7
million, a decrease of 29% over the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007;
o Services and other revenues for the fourth quarter ended April 30,
2008 were $9.6 million; an increase of 5% over the fourth quarter of
fiscal 2007;
o Maintenance revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2008 were $7.3
million, an increase of 9% over the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007;
and
o Operating earnings for the quarter ended April 30, 2008 were
approximately $1.2 million a decrease of 66% compared to operating
earnings for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2007.
GAAP net earnings were approximately $900,000 or $0.03 per fully diluted
share for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 compared to $2.9 million or $0.11
per fully diluted share for the same period last year. Adjusted net earnings,
which excludes stock option compensation expense and an acquisition-related
amortization of intangibles, for the quarter ended April 30, 2008 were $1.1
million or $0.04 per fully diluted share compared to $3.0 million or $0.12 per
fully diluted share for the same period last year.
Key fiscal year 2008 financial highlights include:
o Total revenues for the twelve months ended April 30, 2008 were $89.0
million, a 5% increase compared to the prior fiscal year;
o Software license fees for the year ended April 30, 2008 were $19.0
million, a 10% decrease compared to the prior fiscal year;
o Services and other revenues for the year ended April 30, 2008 were
$41.7 million, a 15% increase compared to the prior fiscal year;
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o Maintenance revenues for the year ended April 30, 2008 were $28.4
million, a 5% increase compared to the prior fiscal year; and
o For the year ended April 30, 2008, the Company reported operating
earnings of approximately $8.1 million, a 19% decrease compared to
operating earnings of $10.0 million for the same period last year;
operating earnings for the twelve months ended April 30, 2008
included a non-cash write-down of capitalized software development
costs of $1.2 million.
GAAP net earnings were approximately $6.5 million or $0.25 per fully
diluted share for the twelve months ended April 30, 2008 compared to $8.4
million or $0.33 per fully diluted share for the same period last year. Adjusted
net earnings for the year ended as of April 30, 2008, which excludes stock
option compensation expense, acquisition-related amortization of intangibles,
and write-down of capitalized software costs, were $8.0 million or $0.30
earnings per fully diluted share compared to $9.2 million or $0.36 earnings per
fully diluted share for the prior fiscal year.
The Company is including adjusted net earnings and adjusted net earnings
per share in the summary financial information provided with this press release
as supplemental information relating to its operating results. This financial
information is not in accordance with, or an alternative for, GAAP and may be
different from non-GAAP net earnings and non-GAAP per share measures used by
other companies. The Company believes that this presentation of adjusted net
earnings and adjusted net earnings per share provides useful information to
investors regarding certain additional financial and business trends relating to
its financial condition and results of operations.
The overall financial condition of the Company remains strong, with cash
and investments of approximately $76.1 million and no debt as of April 30, 2008.
This is approximately a $1.2 million sequential increase in cash and investments
compared to January 31, 2008 and an increase of approximately $3.4 million
compared to April 30, 2007. During the quarter, the Company repurchased 173,664
of its common stock for approximately $984,000 under its authorized stock
repurchase program. Also during the quarter, the Company's majority owned
subsidiary, Logility, repurchased 114,421 of its own common stock for
approximately $787,000 under its authorized stock repurchase program. For fiscal
year 2008, Logility purchased a total of 144,421 shares for approximately $1.1
million under its authorized stock repurchase program. For fiscal year 2008, the
Company paid approximately $8.6 million in dividends.
"The Company experienced continued profitability despite the uncertain
economic environment. For fiscal year 2008, we served 115 new customers and
increased our cash and investments after distributing record dividends, making
significant stock repurchases and investing in research and development," stated
James C. Edenfield, president and CEO of American Software. "With 29 consecutive
quarters of profitability and positive operating cash flow combined with
consistent growth in our global customer base, American Software is well
positioned with a robust portfolio of innovative enterprise application
solutions and deep supply chain management expertise."
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Additional highlights for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2008 include:
Customers and Channels:
o Notable new and existing customers placing orders with the Company
in the fourth quarter include: Barry Controls, Berry Plastics
Corporation, C&C Group, Electrolux Home Products, FEDCO, Fastenal
Company, GKN Aerospace, Master Pet, PPG Industries Europe, RC Willey
Furniture, Reliable Automatic Sprinkler, Rexnord LLC, Sewon S.A.,
TapOut, Time Customer Service, Triboro Quilt Manufacturing Corp.,
and Volvo.
o During the quarter, software license agreements were signed with
customers located in 13 countries including: Australia, Canada,
Columbia, France, Guatemala, Ireland, The Netherlands, New Zealand,
Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United
States.
o American Software USA announced that GKN Aerospace Transparency
Systems licensed its web-based Requisition Tracking and e-Catalog
systems to enable material selection, requisition, tracking and
approval over the Internet/Extranet.
o Logility announced that C&C Group, a leading manufacturer, marketer
and distributor of branded alcoholic beverages, selected Logility
Voyager Solutions to support its continued growth, help predict
demand more accurately and build a more formalized and collaborative
forecasting process.
o Logility announced supply chain executives from its customers
Clement Pappas and Intertape Polymer Group were honored as Supply &
Demand Chain Executive magazine's "Practitioner Pros to Know." The
2008 "Practitioner Pros to Know" recognizes supply chain executives
who are helping build 21st century supply chains for their companies
and are visionaries who have excelled at using and implementing new
supply chain technologies to ensure that their company's supply
chain continues to meet the evolving requirements and challenges of
our dynamic global economy.
o Logility announced a partnership with Npo Business Solutions S.p.A.,
a provider of consulting services and solutions for logistics,
demand and supply chain management in Italy and Switzerland. The
partnership will help expand the presence of Logility Voyager
Solutions in the Italian marketplace.
o Demand Management Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Logility,
announced expansion of its international distributor network in
China, Mexico and Russia. With five new offices in Mexico City,
Moscow, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong, Demand Management now has
31 offices globally serving customers in 72 countries.
o New Generation Computing (NGC(R)), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Company, announced that BioWorld Merchandising, a manufacturer of
licensed and private-label headwear and accessories, has selected
NGC's e-PLM and e-SPS(TM) software for Product Lifecycle Management
and Global Sourcing to help reduce product development lifecycles
and streamline communications
o NGC announced that Hart Schaffner & Marx, a subsidiary of Hartmarx
Corporation, a provider of upscale business, casual and golf
apparel, is implementing NGC's e-PLM for Product Lifecycle
Management and TPM (The Production Manager) for shop floor control.
The selection of NGC software is a key part of Hartmarx's strategy
to become a more agile, nimble organization and an even stronger
partner with its retail customers.
o NGC announced that OOBE, an apparel brand specializing in corporate
apparel and uniform programs, has selected NGC's e-PLM to manage
product design and development for its Design/Build and corporate
apparel businesses.
Products and Technology:
o New Generation Computing (NGC), the Company's wholly-owned
subsidiary, received the highest possible rating of "Strong
Positive" in Gartner's "Marketscope for PLM in Apparel, Footwear and
Accessories, 2008." Gartner, a leading analyst firm, evaluated NGC
as one of 15 global PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) vendors to
develop the report.
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o American Software USA announced a relationship with Optimus
Solutions to develop an interactive dashboard for use within its ERP
systems utilizing the IBM Active Insight Dashboard.
o Logility participated in an APICS vendor webcast "Are You Thinking
About a Green Supply Chain". During the webcast, representatives
from Logility and AMR Research discussed why "thinking green" is
more than just a trend in today's dynamic marketplace and gave
insight on how companies can incorporate green initiatives into
their supply chain processes.
o Logility was selected for the "START-IT 125" which names the most
influential technology providers in manufacturing. It is the third
consecutive year that Logility was included in the prestigious list
which is selected by editors and the editorial advisory board.
Logility was selected for inclusion because of its long history as a
solutions provider helping manufacturers build successful supply
chains.
o Logility announced that Logility Voyager Solutions further green
supply chain initiatives by enabling companies to reduce energy
consumption, lower carbon emissions, and reduce excess inventories
to minimize the overall impact on the environment. By optimizing
global supply chain management, Logility Voyager Solutions support
sustainability efforts in a number of ways including: improving
forecasting for new product introductions that are focused on
environmentally friendly products; planning the roll-out of enhanced
packaging that minimizes waste and includes recycled materials;
reducing inventories by quickly sensing changes in consumer demand
and synchronizing market demand with production goals; increasing
manufacturing efficiency by optimizing changeovers and tracking
specific green Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) featured within
Logility Voyager Solutions; and modeling complex supply chain
networks to better plan production and distribution.
o Logility was recognized as a "Top Logistics IT Provider for 2008" by
Inbound Logistics magazine. It is the eleventh consecutive year that
Logility has received this prestigious recognition. Logility was
recognized by the editors of Inbound Logistics for having the
ability to continue to be flexible and responsive, anticipating
customers' evolving needs and delivering innovative and practical
solutions that meet the diverse needs of the growing shipper
community.
o Logility announced that Logility Voyager Solutions help companies
increase forecast accuracy and manage the product lifecycle more
effectively through an Attribute-based forecasting model. Logility's
Attribute-based modeling provides significant improvements in the
forecast accuracy of New Product Introductions (NPIs), short
lifecycle products and the phase-out of existing products--product
lifecycles that are more difficult to forecast with traditional
time-series approaches.
About American Software, Inc.
Headquartered in Atlanta, American Software develops, markets and supports
one of the industry's most comprehensive offerings of integrated business
applications, including supply chain management, Internet commerce, financial,
warehouse management and manufacturing packages. e-Intelliprise(TM) is an
ERP/supply chain management suite, which leverages Internet connectivity and
includes multiple manufacturing methodologies. American Software owns 88% of
Logility, Inc. (NASDAQ: LGTY), a leading provider of collaborative supply chain
solutions that help small, medium, large and Fortune 1000 companies realize
substantial bottom-line results in record time. Logility is proud to serve such
customers as Avery Dennison Corporation, BP (British Petroleum), Hyundai Motor
America, Leviton Manufacturing Company, McCain Foods, Pernod-Ricard, Sigma
Aldrich and Under Armour Performance Apparel. New Generation Computing Inc.
(NGC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Software, is a global software
company that has 25 years of experience developing and marketing business
applications for apparel manufacturers, brand managers, retailers and importers.
Headquartered in Miami, NGC's worldwide customers include Dick's Sporting Goods,
Wilsons Leather, Kellwood, Hugo Boss, Russell Corp., Ralph Lauren Childrenswear,
Haggar Clothing Company, Maidenform, William Carter and VF Corporation. For more
information on the Company, contact: American Software, 470 East Paces Ferry
Rd., Atlanta, GA 30305; (800) 726-2946 or (404) 261-4381. FAX: (404) 264-5206.
INTERNET: www.amsoftware.com or e-mail: ask@amsoftware.com.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to
substantial risks and uncertainties. There are a number of factors that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by statements
made herein. These factors include, but are not limited to, changes in general
economic conditions, technology and the market for the Company's products and
services, including economic conditions within the e-commerce markets; the
timely availability and market acceptance of these products and services; the
Company's ability to satisfy in a timely manner all SEC required filings and the
requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the rules and
regulations adopted under that Section; the challenges and risks associated with
integration of acquired product lines and companies; the effect of competitive
products and pricing; the uncertainty of the viability and effectiveness of
strategic alliances; and the irregular pattern of the Company's revenues. For
further information about risks the Company could experience as well as other
information, please refer to the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended April
30, 2007 and other reports and documents subsequently filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission. For more information, contact: Vincent C. Klinges,
Chief Financial Officer, American Software, Inc., (404) 264-5477 or fax: (404)
237-8868.
e-Intelliprise is a trademark of American Software, Logility is a registered
trademark and Logility Voyager Solutions is a trademark of Logility, Demand
Solutions is a registered trademark of Demand Management, and NGC is a
registered trademark and REDHORSE is a trademark of New Generation Computing.
Other products mentioned in this document are registered, trademarked or service
marked by their respective owners.
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AMERICAN SOFTWARE, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations Information
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Fourth Quarter Ended Twelve Months Ended
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April 30, April 30,
Pct Pct
2008 2007 Chg. 2008 2007 Chg.
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Revenues:
License $ 4,696 $ 6,648 (29%) $ 18,957 $ 21,080 (10%)
Services & other 9,624 9,138 5% 41,656 36,258 15%
Maintenance 7,267 6,697 9% 28,388 27,029 5%
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Total Revenues 21,587 22,483 (4%) 89,001 84,367 5%
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Cost of Revenues:
License 1,529 1,695 (10%) 6,149 6,169 0%
Services & other 6,761 6,140 10% 29,281 25,105 17%
Maintenance 2,020 1,933 5% 7,602 7,324 4%
Write-down of capitalized
software development costs -- -- nm 1,196 -- nm
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Total Cost of Revenues 10,310 9,768 6% 44,228 38,598 15%
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Gross Margin 11,277 12,715 (11%) 44,773 45,769 (2%)
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Operating expenses:
Research and development 2,499 2,783 (10%) 9,630 9,819 (2%)
Less: capitalized development (520) (586) (11%) (2,155) (2,264) (5%)
Sales and marketing 4,506 3,479 30% 15,804 14,079 12%
General and administrative 3,474 3,326 4% 13,048 13,756 (5%)
Acquisition related amortization of intangibles 88 87 1% 351 350 0%
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Total Operating Expenses 10,047 9,089 11% 36,678 35,740 3%
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Operating Earnings 1,230 3,626 (66%) 8,095 10,029 (19%)
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Interest Income & Other, Net 476 1,182 (60%) 3,198 4,676 (32%)
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Earnings Before Income Taxes and Minority Interest 1,706 4,808 (65%) 11,293 14,705 (23%)
Income Tax Expense 607 1,683 (64%) 4,004 5,496 (27%)
Minority Interest Expense 199 263 (24%) 756 776 (3%)
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Net Earnings $ 900 $ 2,862 (69%) $ 6,533 $ 8,433 (23%)
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Earnings per common share: (1)
Basic $ 0.04 $ 0.12 (67%) $ 0.26 $ 0.34 (24%)
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Diluted $ 0.03 $ 0.11 (73%) $ 0.25 $ 0.33 (24%)
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic 25,474 24,750 25,423 24,616
Diluted 26,484 26,022 26,547 25,761
Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Earnings:
Net Earnings $ 900 $ 2,862 $ 6,533 $ 8,433
Acquisition related amortization of intangibles (2) 57 57 226 219
Stock-based compensation (2) 143 123 515 516
Write-down of capitalized software development costs (2) -- -- 771 --
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Adjusted Net Earnings $ 1,100 $ 3,042 (64%) $ 8,045 $ 9,168 (12%)
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Adjusted Net Earnings per Diluted Share $ 0.04 $ 0.12 (67%) $ 0.30 $ 0.36 (17%)
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(1) - Basic per share amounts are the same for Class A and Class B shares.
Diluted per share amounts for Class A shares are shown above. Diluted per share
for Class B shares under the two-class method are $0.04 and $0.12 for the three
months ended April 30, 2008 and 2007 and $0.26 and $0.34 for the twelve months
ended April 30, 2008 and 2007.
(2) - Tax affected nm- not meaningful
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AMERICAN SOFTWARE, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheet Information
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
April 30, April 30,
2008 2007
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Cash and Short-term investments $ 76,141 $ 72,769
Accounts Receivable:
Billed 12,563 12,489
Unbilled 3,311 3,860
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Total Accounts Receivable,net 15,874 16,349
Prepaids & Other 2,946 2,560
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Current Assets 94,961 91,678
PP&E, net 6,903 7,080
Capitalized Software, net 4,657 6,137
Goodwill 11,912 11,210
Other Intangibles, net 1,586 1,472
Non-current Assets 198 239
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Total Assets $120,217 $117,816
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Accounts Payable $ 1,578 $ 1,138
Other Current Liabilities 5,954 8,853
Dividend Payable 2,286 1,984
Deferred Tax Liability 640 911
Deferred Revenues 16,441 15,441
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Current Liabilities 26,899 28,327
Deferred Tax Liability 1,202 1,697
Minority Interest 5,621 5,061
Shareholders' Equity 86,495 82,731
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Total Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity $120,217 $117,816
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