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Carreker Corporation Press Release - December 7, 2006

 

 
 
 
   
Lisa Peterson
Executive Vice President and CFO
972-371-1454
lpeterson@carreker.com
Gary Samberson, SVP, Treasury,
Risk Management and Investor Relations
(972) 371-1590 PH       (972) 458-2567 FX
gsamberson@carreker.com

Carreker Corporation Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2006 Results

DALLAS, Dec. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Carreker Corporation (Nasdaq: CANI), a leading provider of payments technology and consulting solutions for the financial services industry, today reported financial results for its third quarter ended October 31, 2006.

The Company reported revenue of $28.3 million and a net loss of $89,000, or $0.00 per share, for the third quarter of 2006 compared to revenue of $28.8 million and net income of $961,000, or $0.04 per share, for the second quarter of 2006.

During the three-month periods ended October 31, 2006 and July 31, 2006 the Company recorded amortization associated with certain acquisition-related intangible assets of approximately $1.3 million and $1.4 million, respectively. Additionally, the Company recorded equity-based compensation expense of approximately $654,000 and $627,000 during the three-month periods ended October 31, 2006 and July 31, 2006, respectively. Excluding the aforementioned non-cash expense items, non-GAAP net income for the three months ended October 31, 2006 was $1.9 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, compared with non-GAAP net income of $3.0 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, for the three months ended July 31, 2006.

"While our third quarter results were lower than anticipated, we are encouraged by both the current sales activity in our primary business units and market acceptance of our products and services, which continue to reassure us of their design and direction," said J.D. (Denny) Carreker, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Carreker Corporation. "We continue to invest in new products and product enhancements and also continue to establish alliances and cultivate relationships with technology market leaders to enhance our market position. Additionally, we continue to progress with our evaluation of strategic alternatives and are focused on delivering an outcome from this process that delivers value to all of our stakeholders."

Business Outlook
Carreker expects that revenue and net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006 will be the highest of any quarter of the 2006 fiscal year though the increase is not expected to be significant enough for the Company to achieve the 9 to 16% Income from Operations goal that it had previously set for the fourth quarter of 2006. Full year revenue for fiscal 2006 is expected to be relatively flat compared to fiscal 2005 but with improved profitability.

The Company anticipates achieving the target of 9 to 16% Income from Operations in fiscal 2007 with year over year sales backlog growth and current sales activity positioning the Company for both revenue growth and improved profitability in fiscal 2007.

Conference Call
Carreker's management will host a conference call and live Web cast today, Thursday, December 7, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the Company's financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2006. At that time, the Company will provide an overview of business conditions, industry trends and other points of interest. To join the conference call, Domestic participants dial 866-348-8664; International participants dial 706-679-0430. All participants enter code 2836462. Additionally, a live Web cast of the conference call will be available through the investor relations section of the Company's Web site at http://ir.carreker.com . A replay of the call will be available from Thursday, December 7, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time to Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. To access the replay, Domestic participants dial 800-642-1687; International participants dial 706-645-9291. All replay participants enter code 2836462. An archived version of the Web cast will be available through the investor relations section of the Company's Web site at http://ir.carreker.com .

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Carreker has included supplemental non-GAAP financial measures as part of this earnings release. The non-GAAP financial measures exclude from GAAP net income both the amortization of acquisition-related intangibles and equity- based compensation expense. These adjustments to Carreker's GAAP results are made with the intent of providing useful information to management and investors regarding Carreker's underlying operational results and performance in the marketplace. The presentation of this additional information should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") in the United States. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results for the three- month periods ended October 31, 2006 and July 31, 2006, respectively, is as follows:



                                                  Three Months    Three Months
                                                     ended            ended
                                                   October 31,       July 31,
                                                      2006             2006
    ($ in 000s, other than per share figures)

    GAAP Net Income (Loss)                              $(89)          $961
    Stock Option Expense                                $351           $340
    Restricted Stock Expense                            $303           $287
    Amortization of Acquisition-related
     Intangible Assets                                $1,333         $1,419
    Non-GAAP Net Income                               $1,898         $3,007

    Diluted net income (loss) per share
     on a GAAP basis                                   $0.00          $0.04
    Stock Option Expense                               $0.01          $0.01
    Restricted Stock Expense                           $0.01          $0.01
    Amortization of Acquisition-related
     Intangible Assets                                 $0.05          $0.06
    Diluted net income per share on a
     Non-GAAP basis                                    $0.08(A)       $0.12

     Notes:  (A) Figures do not add due to rounding.
Forward Looking Statements
Except for historical information, the statements in this release, including statements regarding future financial performance, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. These statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including but not limited to customer acceptance of new product introductions, the timing of revenue from contracted sales, the timing of expected sales of products, the results of our exploration of strategic alternatives and the volatility in the Company's common stock price, as well as the risks and uncertainties arising out of economic, competitive, governmental and technological factors affecting the Company's operations, markets, services, products, sales, potential sales and prices. For further information concerning certain of these risks and uncertainties, see under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Company's most recent Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2006 and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. We assume no obligation to update or revise any forward- looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

About Carreker Corporation
Carreker Corporation improves earnings for financial institutions around the world. The Company's integrated consulting and software solutions are designed to increase clients' revenues and reduce their expenses, while improving security and increasing the value of their customer relationships. Carreker provides products and services to more than 250 clients in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, continental Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Clients include the full range of community, regional and large banks, among them more than 75 of the largest 100 banks in the United States. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas since 1978, Carreker Corporation has offices in London and Sydney. For more information, visit http://www.carreker.com.



                             CARREKER CORPORATION
               Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
                                 (Unaudited)
                   (In thousands, except per share amounts)

                                                       Three Months Ended
                                                    October 31,      July 31,
                                                        2006          2006

    Revenues:
      Consulting                                      $8,939         $6,839
      Software license                                 2,864          5,493
      Software maintenance                            11,198         10,899
      Software implementation and other services       3,876          4,249
      Outsourcing services                               511            530
      Out-of-pocket expense reimbursements               887            793
        Total revenues                                28,275         28,803

    Cost of revenues:
      Consulting                                       5,154          4,798
      Software license                                 1,985          1,885
      Software maintenance                             3,154          3,189
      Software implementation and other services       3,167          2,938
      Outsourcing services                               414            514
      Out-of-pocket expenses                             960            774
        Total cost of revenues                        14,834         14,098
      Gross profit                                    13,441         14,705

    Operating costs and expenses:
      Selling, general and administrative             11,087         11,423
      Research and development                         2,519          2,453
      Amortization of customer relationships             350            350
        Total operating costs and expenses            13,956         14,226
      Income (loss) from operations                     (515)           479

    Other income (expense):
      Interest income                                    392            407
      Interest expense                                   ---           (106)
      Other income                                       134            315
        Total other income, net                          526            616
      Income before provision for income taxes            11          1,095
      Provision for income taxes                         100            134
      Net income (loss)                                 $(89)          $961
      Basic earnings (loss) per share                  $0.00          $0.04
      Diluted earnings (loss) per share                $0.00          $0.04
      Shares used in computing basic earnings
       (loss) per share                               24,159         24,041
      Shares used in computing diluted earnings
       (loss) per share                               24,159         24,461



                               CARREKER CORPORATION
                      Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
                                   (Unaudited)
                     (In thousands, except per share amounts)
                                      ASSETS
                                                   October 31,     January 31,
                                                       2006           2006

    Current assets
      Cash and cash equivalents                      $24,248        $29,684
      Marketable securities                           12,965          4,700
      Accounts receivable, net of allowance
       of $695 and $601 at October 31, 2006
       and January 31, 2006, respectively             15,111         12,225
      Prepaid expenses and other current assets        2,366          2,940
    Total current assets                              54,690         49,549

    Property and equipment, net of accumulated
     depreciation of $25,037 and $23,050 at
     October 31, 2006 and January 31, 2006,
     respectively                                      6,363          5,947
    Capitalized software costs, net of accumulated
     amortization of $14,742 and $13,686 at
     October 31, 2006 and January 31, 2006,
     respectively                                      3,214          2,761
    Acquired developed technology, net of
     accumulated amortization of $23,600 and
     $20,393 at October 31, 2006 and
     January 31, 2006, respectively                    2,100          5,307
    Goodwill, net of accumulated amortization
     of $3,405 at October 31, 2006 and
     January 31, 2006                                 20,765         20,765
    Customer relationships, net of accumulated
     amortization of $7,583 and $6,533 at
     October 31, 2006 and January 31, 2006,
     respectively                                        817          1,867
    Deferred loan costs, net of accumulated
     amortization of $1,707 and $1,571 at
     October 31, 2006 and January 31, 2006,
     respectively                                        ---            136
    Other assets                                         584            793
    Total assets                                     $88,533        $87,125

    Current liabilities
      Accounts payable                                $1,206         $1,168
      Accrued compensation and benefits                6,543          6,153
      Other accrued expenses                           4,157          4,608
      Income tax payable                                  84            220
      Deferred revenue                                17,862         19,151
      Accrued merger and restructuring costs             212            334
    Total current liabilities                         30,064         31,634
    Commitments and Contingencies

    Stockholders' equity
      Preferred stock, $.01 par value:
       2,000 shares authorized; no shares issued
       or outstanding                                    ---            ---
      Common stock, $.01 par value:
       100,000 shares authorized; 25,611 and
       25,329 shares issued at October 31, 2006
       and January 31, 2006, respectively                256            254
      Additional paid-in capital                     114,611        112,316
      Accumulated deficit                            (53,010)       (53,848)
      Less treasury stock, at cost: 664 and
       641 common shares at October 31, 2006
       and January 31, 2006, respectively             (3,388)        (3,231)
    Total stockholders' equity                        58,469         55,491
    Total liabilities and stockholders' equity       $88,533        $87,125



    Segment Information (Unaudited):

                                                      Three Months Ended
    ($ in thousands)                               October 31,      July 31,
                                                       2006          2006

    Revenues by Segment:
    Revenue Enhancement                               $8,889         $7,353
    Global Payments Technologies                      17,415         19,902
    Global Payments Consulting                         1,460          1,018
    Business Process Outsourcing                         511            530
      Total Revenues                                 $28,275        $28,803




                                                      Three Months Ended
    ($ in thousands)                               October 31,      July 31,
                                                       2006           2006


    Cost of Revenues:
    Revenue Enhancement                               $5,120         $4,903
    Global Payments Technologies                       8,370          7,913
    Global Payments Consulting                           930            768
    Business Process Outsourcing                         414            514
      Total Cost of Revenues                         $14,834        $14,098

      % of Revenue                                      52.5%          48.9%

CONTACT: Lisa Peterson, Executive Vice President and CFO, +1-972-371-1454, or fax, +1-972-458-2567, or lpeterson@carreker.com , or Gary Samberson, SVP, Treasury, Risk Management and Investor Relations, +1-972-371-1590, or fax, +1-972-458-2567, or gsamberson@carreker.com , both of Carreker Corporation

The information included in the webcasts, press and financial releases, and/or any other document or event included in this section is provided as a service to investors and other interested parties. These documents and events reflected management’s views as of those dates and are presented only for historical background purposes and any projections or other forward-looking information should not be relied upon for making investment decisions. While the company believes that each of these documents and events were accurate, in all material respects, at the time of their original publication, the Company does not and specifically disclaims any duty to update, correct or otherwise modify any of the information contained in these documents and events. As a result, some of the information found on this section may be outdated. You should consider only our most recent SEC filings as representative of our current business expectations.

 
     
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