Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2009 Financial Results

November 2, 2009 4:01 PM EST

    --  Revenue of $33.1 million increases 26% on a year-over-year basis
    --  Non-GAAP operating income of $7.4 million grows 43% on a year-over-year
        basis
    --  Signs a Major Tier One Cable Customer to a multi-year contract and
        drives further expansion of other Cable Service Provider relationships
    --  Signs first global deployment of ConvergenceNow(R)Plus+(TM)Platform with
        a Major OEM Customer

BRIDGEWATER, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SNCR), the leading global provider of on-demand transaction management software platforms, today announced financial results for the third quarter of 2009.

Stephen G. Waldis, President and Chief Executive Officer of Synchronoss, said, "The on-boarding of new programs was a primary driver to Synchronoss delivering third quarter revenue that was ahead of our expectations. Importantly, our business momentum is strong across our key customer accounts, including AT&T, Tier One Cable Providers and OEMs."

"In the Tier One Cable space, we recently signed a multi-year agreement with Charter Communications to deploy an end-to-end transaction management platform to support their online channel. We also recently agreed to deploy a robust front-end web portal and expand our Time Warner Cable deployment nationwide to drive expanded transaction volumes." Waldis added, "As it relates to our ConvergenceNow(R) Plus+(TM) offering, we are excited to begin a new, direct relationship with a leading OEM in which Synchronoss will support the activation of all wirelessly enabled products manufactured by the OEM. In addition to further establishing ConvergenceNow(R) Plus+(TM) as the platform of choice for emerging device providers, the global nature of our latest relationship would represent the first significant deployment of our ConvergenceNow(R) Plus+(TM) platform in Europe."

For the third quarter of 2009, Synchronoss reported net revenues of $33.1 million, an increase of 26% compared to $26.3 million in the third quarter of 2008. Gross profit, including the impact of fair value stock-based compensation expense, was $16.3 million in the third quarter of 2009. Income from operations, determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), was $5.3 million, including $2.1 million of fair value stock-based compensation expense. Based on an effective tax rate of 39.9% in the third quarter of 2009, GAAP net income was $3.1 million and GAAP diluted earnings per share was $0.10, compared to $0.07 in the third quarter of 2008.

Non-GAAP gross profit for the third quarter of 2009 was $16.8 million, representing a non-GAAP gross margin of 51%. Non-GAAP income from operations, which excludes fair value stock-based compensation expense, was $7.4 million in the third quarter of 2009, representing a non-GAAP operating margin of 22.4%. Non-GAAP net income in the third quarter of 2009 was $4.4 million, leading to non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.14, an increase of 27% from $0.11 in the third quarter of 2008.

A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results has been provided in the financial statement tables included in this press release. An explanation of these measures is also included below under the heading "Non-GAAP Financial Measures."

Synchronoss had cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities of $86.1 million at September 30, 2009, an increase of approximately $6.6 million compared to the end of the previous quarter.

Lawrence R. Irving, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, said, "While the economic environment has made 2009 a challenging year for many technology companies, Synchronoss is delivering solid revenue growth and enhancing the company's long-term growth profile. We are particularly pleased with the company's success in expanding its customer base. Recent significant wins in the Tier One Cable market and connected device market segments will require increased investments over the next few quarters in order to meet aggressive deployment time schedules. We expect to leverage these up front costs as transaction volumes begin to scale. In addition, we believe the continued enhancement and global deployment of ConvergenceNow(R) Plus+(TM) positions Synchronoss well to continue expanding our customer base and connected device provider relationships."

Other Third Quarter 2009 Business Highlights:

    --  Business related to AT&T accounted for approximately $22.2 million of
        revenue, representing 67% of total revenue and growth of 27% on a
        year-over-year basis and 10% on a sequential basis.
    --  Business outside of the AT&T relationship accounted for approximately
        $10.9 million of revenue, representing approximately 33% of total
        revenue and growth of 23% on a year-over-year basis and 5% on a
        sequential basis.

Conference Call Details

In conjunction with this announcement, Synchronoss will host a conference call today, at 4:30 p.m. (EST) to discuss the company's financial results. To access this call, dial 800-561-2601 (domestic) or 617-614-3518 (international). The pass code for the call is 45581553. Additionally, a live web cast of the conference call will be available on the "Investor Relations" page on the company's website www.synchronoss.com.

Following the conference call, a replay will be available at 888-286-8010 (domestic) or 617-801-6888 (international). The replay pass code is 90170494. An archived web cast of this conference call will also be available on the "Investor Relations" page of the company's website, www.synchronoss.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Synchronoss has provided in this release selected financial information that has not been prepared in accordance with GAAP. This information includes historical non-GAAP operating income, net income, effective tax rate, and earnings per share. Synchronoss uses these non-GAAP financial measures internally in analyzing its financial results and believes they are useful to investors, as a supplement to GAAP measures, in evaluating Synchronoss' ongoing operational performance. Synchronoss believes that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends, and in comparing its financial results with other companies in Synchronoss' industry, many of which present similar non-GAAP financial measures to investors. As noted, the non-GAAP financial results discussed above exclude fair value stock-based compensation expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009.

Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures as detailed above. As previously mentioned, a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results has been provided in the financial statement tables included in this press release.

About Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.

Synchronoss Technologies (NASDAQ: SNCR) is the leading global provider of on-demand transaction management technology. Synchronoss' software platforms automate subscriber activation, order management and service provisioning for all connected-devices, across any communication service, from any channel. The company's ConvergenceNow(R) and ConvergenceNow(R) Plus+(TM) technology platforms automate a wide variety of transactions across multiple delivery channels and networks, enabling telecommunication service providers, cable operators, retailers/e-tailers and OEMs to accelerate and monetize their go-to-market with connected-devices while addressing back-office fragmentation, and delivering an improved customer experience at lower costs. For more information, please visit www.synchronoss.com.

Forward-looking Statements

This document may include certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts and statements identified by words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "outlook" or words of similar meanings. These statements are based on our current beliefs or expectations and are inherently subject to various risks and uncertainties, including those set forth under the caption "Risk Factors" in Synchronoss' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in global political, economic, business, competitive, market and regulatory factors. Synchronoss does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this document as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

The Synchronoss logo, Synchronoss, ConvergenceNow and ConvergenceNow Plus+ are trademarks of Synchronoss Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.


SYNCHRONOSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

                                                   September 30,    December 31,

                                                   2009             2008

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents                          $ 78,783         $ 72,203

Marketable securities                                3,151            2,277

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for
doubtful accounts of $293 and $193 at September      28,616           25,296
30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively

Prepaid expenses and other assets                    3,454            3,337

Deferred tax assets                                  775              1,065

Total current assets                                 114,779          104,178

Marketable securities                                4,153            4,283

Property and equipment, net                          24,316           17,280

Goodwill                                             6,911            6,862

Intangible assets, net                               2,981            3,580

Deferred tax assets                                  10,083           8,505

Other assets                                         708              631

Total assets                                       $ 163,931        $ 145,319

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable                                   $ 3,785          $ 2,838

Accrued expenses                                     7,878            8,640

Deferred revenues                                    2,626            1,452

Total current liabilities                            14,289           12,930

Lease Financing Obligation - Long Term               9,135            6,685

Other liabilities                                    1,326            1,366

Stockholders' equity:

Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 10,000 shares
authorized, 0 shares issued and outstanding at       --               --
June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008

Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 100,000 shares
authorized, 33,032 and 32,878 shares

issued; 31,032 and 30,878 outstanding at             3                3
September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008,

respectively

Treasury stock, at cost (2,000 shares at             (23,713 )        (23,713 )
September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008)

Additional paid-in capital                           115,000          107,895

Accumulated other comprehensive income               13               66

Retained earnings                                    47,878           40,087

Total stockholders' equity                           139,181          124,338

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity         $ 163,931        $ 145,319




SYNCHRONOSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

                              Three Months Ended         Nine Months Ended

                              September 30,              September 30,

                                2009         2008          2009         2008

Net revenues                  $ 33,097     $ 26,335      $ 93,204     $ 79,760

Costs and expenses:

Cost of services (1)*           16,790       13,547        47,179       38,819

Research and development (1)    3,243        2,683         9,359        7,493

Selling, general and            5,561        4,946         17,218       15,074
administrative (1)

Depreciation and                2,154        1,636         6,264        4,581
amortization

Total costs and expenses        27,748       22,812        80,020       65,967

Income from operations          5,349        3,523         13,184       13,793

Interest and other income       106          494           458          1,987

Interest expense                (250   )     (10    )      (546   )     (29    )

Income before income tax        5,205        4,007         13,096       15,751
expense

Income tax expense              (2,076 )     (1,668 )      (5,305 )     (6,551 )

Net income                    $ 3,129      $ 2,339       $ 7,791      $ 9,200

Net income per Common share:

Basic                         $ 0.10       $ 0.08        $ 0.25       $ 0.29

Diluted                       $ 0.10       $ 0.07        $ 0.25       $ 0.28

Weighted-average common
shares outstanding:

Basic                           30,865       31,047        30,767       31,980

Diluted                         31,355       31,439        31,282       32,604

* Cost of services excludes
depreciation which is shown
separately.

(1) Amounts include fair
value stock-based
compensation as follows:

Cost of services              $ 508        $ 297         $ 1,501      $ 921

Research and development        235          215           569          556

Selling, general and            1,320        1,150         3,872        3,455
administrative

Total fair value stock-based  $ 2,063      $ 1,662       $ 5,942      $ 4,932
compensation expense




SYNCHRONOSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

                                  Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended

                                  September 30,          September 30,

                                    2009       2008        2009       2008

Non-GAAP financial measures and
reconciliation:

GAAP income from operations       $ 5,349    $ 3,523     $ 13,184   $ 13,793

Add: Fair value stock-based         2,063      1,662       5,942      4,932
compensation

Non-GAAP income from operations   $ 7,412    $ 5,185     $ 19,126   $ 18,725

GAAP net income attributable to   $ 3,129    $ 2,339     $ 7,791    $ 9,200
common stockholders

Add: Fair value stock-based         1,238      970         3,535      2,881
compensation, net of tax

Non-GAAP net income               $ 4,367    $ 3,309     $ 11,326   $ 12,081

Diluted non-GAAP net income per   $ 0.14     $ 0.11      $ 0.36     $ 0.37
share

Shares used in per share            31,355     31,439      31,282     32,604
calculation




SYNCHRONOSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

                                                 Nine Months ended September 30,

                                                   2009          2008

Operating activities:

Net income                                       $ 7,791       $ 9,200

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization expense              6,264         4,581

Gain on sale of fixed assets                       (6      )     -

Deferred income taxes                              (1,288  )     163

Non-cash interest on leased facility               447           -

Stock-based compensation                           6,004         5,075

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for          (3,320  )     5,568
doubtful accounts

Prepaid expenses and other current assets          117           (2,580  )

Other assets                                       (77     )     7

Accounts payable                                   947           (500    )

Accrued expenses                                   (762    )     (2,336  )

Tax benefit from the exercise of stock options     (221    )     (1,582  )

Other liabilities                                  (40     )     29

Deferred revenues                                  1,174         426

Net cash provided by operating activities          17,030        18,051

Investing activities:

Purchases of fixed assets                          (10,590 )     (1,902  )

Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets             6             -

Purchases of marketable securities available       (2,631  )     (4,960  )
for sale

Sale of marketable securities available for        1,835         2,719
sale

Business acquired, net of cash                     (49     )     (17,357 )

Net cash used in investing activities              (11,429 )     (21,500 )

Financing activities:

Proceeds from the exercise of stock options        879           775

Excess tax benefit from the exercise of stock      221           1,582
options

Repurchase of common stock                         -             (23,694 )

Payments on capital obligations                    (121    )     -

Net cash provided by (used in) financing           979           (21,337 )
activities

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash           6,580         (24,786 )
equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year     72,203        92,756

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period       $ 78,783      $ 67,970




    Source: Synchronoss Technologies, Inc.


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