Exhibit 99.1
Edgewater Technology Reports
Financial Results for Third Quarter 2005; Strong Revenue Growth &
Continued Profitability
WAKEFIELD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 19, 2005--A technology
management consulting firm specializing in providing premium IT
services, Edgewater Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: EDGW, www.edgewater.com,
"Edgewater Technology" or the "Company"), today announced financial
results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2005.
Third Quarter Results
Actual financial results and utilization for the quarter ended
September 30, 2005:
-- Total revenue increased 8.9% to $11.5 million, compared to
$10.6 million in the second quarter of 2005 and increased
135.0%, compared to total revenue of $4.9 million during the
third quarter of 2004. The $6.6 million third quarter 2005
increase in revenue over third quarter 2004 occurred due to
significant growth in the Edgewater core business, as well as
the acquisition of Ranzal and Associates (the "Ranzal
Acquisition"). The Ranzal Acquisition was completed in October
of 2004 and therefore impacted 2005 results, but had no impact
on three- and nine-month results for the quarter ended
September 30 2004;
-- Service revenue increased 11.9% to $10.5 million, compared to
$9.4 million in the second quarter of 2005 and increased
119.3%, compared to service revenue of $4.8 million during the
third quarter of 2004;
-- Gross profit increased 5.6% to $4.9 million, or 42.2% of total
revenues, compared to $4.6 million, or 43.5% of total
revenues, in the second quarter of 2005 and increased 225.1%,
compared to $1.5 million, or 30.5% of total revenues during
the third quarter of 2004;
-- Gross profit margin related to service revenue was 46.0%,
compared to 48.6% in the second quarter of 2005 and 31.1% in
the third quarter of 2004;
-- Utilization was 80.3%, compared to 84.0% during the second
quarter of 2005 and 66.0% for the third quarter of 2004;
-- Net income from continuing operations amounted to $0.4
million, or $0.04 per diluted share, compared to $0.4 million,
or $0.04 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2005. Net
loss from continuing operations was ($1.02) million, or
($0.09) per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2004;
-- Net income amounted to $0.7 million, or $0.07 per diluted
share, which represents income from continuing operations of
$0.4 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, increased by a
reversal of a portion of the Company's 2003 accrual for
discontinued operations in the amount of $0.3 million, or
$0.03 per diluted share. This reversal relates to the
Company's continued successful resolution of certain IRS tax
notices during the third quarter of 2005. Net income was $0.4
million, or $0.04 per diluted share, in the second quarter of
2005. Net loss amounted to ($1.02) million, or ($0.09) per
diluted share in the third quarter of 2004; and
-- Cash flow provided by operating activities was $0.8 million in
the third quarter of 2005, compared to cash flow used in
operating activities of ($0.2) million during the second
quarter of 2005 and cash flow provided by operating activities
of $0.5 million during the third quarter of 2004.
First Nine Months of 2005
Actual financial results and utilization for the nine months ended
September 30, 2005:
-- Total revenue increased 77.7% to $31.0 million, compared to
$17.5 million during the first nine months of 2004;
-- Service revenue increased 64.0% to $28.2 million, compared to
$17.2 million during the first nine months of 2004;
-- Gross profit increased 104.6% to $13.3 million, or 42.8% of
total revenue, compared to $6.5 million, or 37.1% of total
revenue during the first nine months of 2004;
-- Gross profit margin related to service revenue was 46.8%,
compared to 37.6% during the first nine months of 2004;
-- Utilization was 81.9%, compared to 71.0% during the first nine
months of 2004;
-- Net income from continuing operations amounted to $1.0
million, or $0.09 per diluted share, compared to a net loss
from continuing operations of ($1.0) million, or ($0.09) per
diluted share, during the first nine months of 2004;
-- Net income amounted to $1.3 million, or $0.12 per diluted
share, during the first nine months of 2005, which includes
income from continuing operations of $1.0 million, increased
by the reversal of discontinued operations accrual described
above concerning third quarter 2005 results, compared to a net
loss of ($1.0), or $(0.09) per diluted share, during the first
nine months of 2004; and
-- Cash flow provided by operating activities was $2.1 million
during the first nine months of 2005 as compared to cash flow
used in operating activities of ($1.5) million during the
first nine months of 2004.
"Our third quarter performance reflects strong execution against
our strategy of delivering premium IT services," said Shirley
Singleton, President and CEO of Edgewater Technology, Inc.
During the third quarter of 2005, Edgewater realized a $6.6
million increase in quarterly revenue, relative to the third quarter
of 2004. Singleton continued, "We are particularly pleased that third
quarter 2005 service revenue, excluding software and reimbursable
expense revenue, increased by $5.7 million, or 119.3%, compared to the
same quarter in 2004. Of the $5.7 million increase in service revenue,
$2.6 million was attributable to strong growth in our core business,
which core business growth represents a 54.1% increase over the third
quarter of 2004. Equally important, the Ranzal Acquisition contributed
$3.1 million of the $5.7 million increase in service revenue over the
third quarter of 2004." The Ranzal Acquisition also contributed $0.4
million and $1.5 million in software revenue during the three and nine
months ended September 30, 2005. The demand for this software is
related to the growth in Business Intelligence-related services.
Singleton added, "During a quarter, which is traditionally
affected by seasonality and reduced utilization, we continued to
achieve growth in service revenue and improved profitability. In
addition, we added 27 new clients to our existing customer base, which
brings our year-to-date total to 53."
By focusing on our core vertical markets, we continue to diversify
our client base with new customer engagements, including:
-- Arkansas State Treasury - Analyzing treasury processes to
yield operational efficiencies; and
-- Aviva Life Insurance - Developing a solution to enhance
regulatory compliance and improve operational efficiencies.
Singleton concluded, "As the demand for our services strengthens
and market conditions improve, we are expanding our business and
technology expertise to capitalize on new sales opportunities. Based
on our project backlog, sales pipeline and market momentum, we
anticipate continued growth in our business during the fourth quarter,
as we further execute against our strategy."
Conference Call
Edgewater Technology will host a conference call on Wednesday,
October 19, at 10:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss third-quarter 2005 financial
results. To listen to the call, you can participate by webcast at
www.edgewater.com - Investor Relations section or by dialing
888-396-2369 (passcode 52685443) approximately 10 minutes prior to the
call start. A replay of the call can be accessed via www.edgewater.com
- - Investor Relations section or by dialing 888-286-8010 (passcode
40094582) from 12:00 p.m. (ET) Wednesday, October 19 through 11:59
p.m. (ET) Wednesday, October 26.
About Edgewater Technology, Inc.
Edgewater Technology, Inc. is an innovative technology management
consulting firm. We provide a unique blend of premium IT services by
leveraging our proven industry expertise in strategy, technology and
corporate performance management. Headquartered in Wakefield, MA, we
go to market by vertical industry and provide our clients with a wide
range of business and technology offerings. To learn more, visit
www.edgewater.com or call 800-410-4014.
Selected Financial Data:
EDGEWATER TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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2005 2004 2005 2004
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Revenue:
Service revenue $10,525 $ 4,799 $28,242 $17,222
Software revenue 440 - 1,458 -
Reimbursable expenses 532 94 1,315 231
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Total revenue 11,497 4,893 31,015 17,453
Cost of revenue:
Project and personnel costs 5,683 3,307 15,016 10,741
Software costs 432 - 1,421 -
Reimbursable expenses 532 94 1,315 231
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Total cost of revenue 6,647 3,401 17,752 10,972
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Gross profit 4,850 1,492 13,263 6,481
Selling, general and
administrative expense 4,131 2,475 11,506 7,252
Depreciation and amortization
expense 288 204 838 594
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Operating income (loss) 431 (1,187) 919 (1,365)
Interest income, net 258 156 737 370
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Income (loss) before income taxes
and discontinued operations 689 (1,031) 1,656 (995)
Provision (benefit) for income
taxes 275 (14) 662 -
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Income (loss) from continuing
operations before
discontinued operations 414 (1,017) 994 (995)
Income from discontinued
operations, net 325 - 325 -
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Net income (loss) $ 739 ($1,017) $ 1,319 ($995)
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BASIC EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE:
From continuing operations $ 0.04 ($ 0.09) $ 0.10 ($ 0.09)
Discontinued operations 0.03 - 0.03 -
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Net income (loss) $ 0.07 ($ 0.09) $ 0.13 ($ 0.09)
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Weighted Average Shares
Outstanding- Basic 10,401 11,296 10,354 11,374
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DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER
SHARE:
From continuing operations $ 0.04 ($ 0.09) $ 0.09 ($ 0.09)
Discontinued operations 0.03 - 0.03 -
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Net income (loss) $ 0.07 ($ 0.09) $ 0.12 ($ 0.09)
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Weighted Average Shares
Outstanding- Diluted 10,944 11,296 10,785 11,374
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EDGEWATER TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Summary Consolidated Balance Sheet Information
(In thousands)
September 30, December 31,
2005 2004
(Unaudited) (Audited)
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Assets
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Cash and marketable securities $ 33,327 $ 33,908
Accounts receivable, net 7,903 5,272
Deferred taxes, current 147 710
Prepaid expenses and other assets, current 645 2,252
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Total current assets 42,022 42,142
Fixed assets, net 1,251 1,364
Deferred taxes, net 21,503 21,503
Intangible assets, net 17,184 16,628
Other assets 42 65
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Total Assets $ 82,002 $81,702
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 2,704 $ 3,650
Accrued payroll and related liabilities 2,144 1,091
Deferred revenue and other liabilities 332 365
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Total current liabilities 5,180 5,106
Stockholders' Equity 76,822 76,596
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders'
Equity $ 82,002 $ 81,702
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This Press Release contains certain forward-looking statements
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, including statements made with respect to our fiscal 2005
outlook. The forward looking statements included in the Press Release
relate to future events or our future financial conditions or
performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking
statements by terminology such as "may," "should," "believe,"
"anticipate," "future," "forward," "potential," "estimate,"
"encourage," "opportunity," "goal," "objective," "quality," "growth,"
"leader," "could", "expect," "intend," "plan," "planned" "expand,"
"focus," "build," "through," "strategy," "expiration," "provide,"
"offer," "maximize," "allow," "allowed," "represent," "commitment,"
"create," "implement," "result," "seeking," "increase," "add,"
"establish," "pursue," "feel," "work," "perform," "make," "continue,"
"can," "will," "ongoing," "include" or the negative of such terms or
comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements inherently
involve certain risks and uncertainties, although they are based on
our current plans or assessments which are believed to be reasonable
as of the date of this Press Release. Factors that may cause actual
results, goals, targets or objectives to differ materially from those
contemplated, projected, forecasted, estimated, anticipated, planned
or budgeted in such forward-looking statements include, among others,
the following possibilities: (1) inability to execute upon growth
objectives, including growth in entities acquired by our Company; (2)
failure to obtain new customers or retain significant existing
customers; (3) the loss of one or more key executives and/or
employees; (4) changes in industry trends, such as a decline in the
demand for Business Intelligence ("BI") and Corporate Performance
Management ("CPM") solutions, custom development and system
integration services and/or delays in industry-wide information
technology ("IT") spending, whether on a temporary or permanent basis
and/or delays by customers in initiating new projects or existing
project milestones; (5) adverse developments and volatility involving
geopolitical or technology market conditions; (6) unanticipated events
or the occurrence of fluctuations or variability in the matters
identified under "Critical Accounting Policies"; (7) failure of our
sales pipeline to be converted to billable work and recorded as
revenue; (8) failure of the middle market and the needs of
middle-market enterprises for business services to develop as
anticipated; (9) inability to recruit and retain professionals with
the high level of information technology skills and experience needed
to provide our services; (10) failure to expand outsourcing services
to generate additional revenue; (11) any changes in ownership of the
Company or otherwise that would result in a limitation of the net
operating loss carry forward under applicable tax laws; (12) the
failure of the marketplace to embrace CPM or BI services; and/or (13)
the failure to obtain remaining predecessor entity tax records that
are not in our control and/or successfully resolve remaining
outstanding IRS matters relating to our former staffing businesses. In
evaluating these statements, you should specifically consider various
factors described above as well as the risks outlined under Item I
"Business - Factors Affecting Finances, Business Prospects and Stock
Volatility" in our 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC
on March 29, 2005. These factors may cause our actual results to
differ materially from those contemplated, projected, anticipated,
planned or budgeted in any such forward-looking statements.
Although we believe that the expectations in the forward-looking
statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels
of activity, performance, growth, earnings per share or achievements.
However, neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for
the accuracy and completeness of such statements. We are under no duty
to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this
Press Release to conform such statements to actual results.
CONTACT: Edgewater Technology, Inc.
Kevin Rhodes, Chief Financial Officer
Barbara Warren-Sica, Investor Relations
781-246-3343
ir@edgewater.com