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Service Revenues Up 12% Sequentially
Guides Revenues Up Sequentially for Q4
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sapient (NASDAQ: SAPE) today reported the following financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009:
-- Service revenues were $165.5 million, including revenue related to
Sapient Nitro, which was acquired on July 1, 2009, compared to $177.7
million in the third quarter of 2008, a decrease of 7%. Sequentially,
service revenues were up $18 million, or 12%, from $147.5 million in the
second quarter of 2009. On a constant currency basis, revenues decreased
3% over the prior year's quarter and increased 10% sequentially.
-- GAAP income from operations was $7.8 million (reflecting a combined $3.6
million of charges related to the acquisition of Nitro and an adjustment
to a previously reported real estate restructuring), down from the $20.7
million, reported in the third quarter of 2008.
-- Non-GAAP income from operations was $16.8 million, or 10.2% of service
revenues (excluding stock-based compensation expense, restructuring and
other related charges, amortization of purchased intangible assets,
acquisition costs and other related charges). This compared to non-GAAP
income from operations of $26.1 million,or 14.7% of service revenues, in
the third quarter of 2008.
-- GAAP diluted net income per share was $0.04, compared to $0.14 in the
third quarter of 2008.
-- Non-GAAP diluted net income per share was $0.11, compared to $0.18 in
the third quarter of 2008.
"We are pleased with our strong growth and profitability this quarter, despite the recessionary climate," said Sapient President and Chief Executive Officer Alan J. Herrick. "We remain well positioned for the future. Clients' reaction to the Sapient Nitro combination has been very positive and is already generating new business. We are also seeing new opportunities due to an improved level of client confidence in the business environment."
The Company generated cash from operations of $16.8 million in the third quarter of 2009, compared to $33.2 million of cash in the third quarter of 2008. As of September 30, 2009, the Company had cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $195.9 million. Days sales outstanding was 66 days for the third quarter of 2009, compared to 75 days in the second quarter of 2009 and 60 days for the third quarter of 2008.
Outlook
Sapient management provided the following guidance:
-- For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2009, service revenues are
expected to be in the range of $172 million to $175 million.
-- Fourth quarter non-GAAP operating margin is expected to be 10% to 11%.
Webcast and Conference Call
Sapient will host a discussion of its first quarter results at 4:30 p.m. ET today, which will be broadcast live on the Internet. The dial-in information for the conference call is:
U.S.: (888) 713-4199
International: (617) 213-4861
Passcode: 38178807
Please use the following link to pre-register for the conference call:
https://www.theconferencingservice.com/prereg/key.process?key=PRHP4JWRG
Please use the following link to access the live webcast of this event as well as an archive of the webcast:
http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?p=irol-eventDetails&c=65979&eventID=2505044
The link to the webcast will also be posted at:
http://www.sapient.com/about+us/Investors.htm.
In addition, a re-broadcast of the conference call will be available from November 5 at 7:30 p.m. ET through November 12 at 11:59 p.m. ET. The replay information is as follows:
U.S.: (888) 286-8010
International: (617) 801-6888
Passcode: 45294374
Adjusted (Non-GAAP) Financial Measures
Sapient provides non-GAAP financial measures to complement reported GAAP results. Management believes these measures help illustrate underlying trends in the Company's business and uses the measures to establish budgets and operational goals, communicated internally and externally, for managing the Company's business and evaluating its performance. The Company anticipates that it will continue to report both GAAP and certain non-GAAP financial measures in its financial results, including non-GAAP results that exclude stock-based compensation expense, restructuring and other related charges, amortization of purchased intangible assets, acquisition costs and other related charges and expense relating to the stock-based compensation review and restatement. However, because the Company's reported non-GAAP financial measures are not calculated according to GAAP, these measures may not necessarily be comparable to GAAP or similarly described non-GAAP measures reported by other companies within the Company's industry. Consequently, Sapient's non-GAAP financial measures should not be evaluated in isolation or supplant comparable GAAP measures, but, rather, should be considered together with its consolidated financial statements, which are prepared according to GAAP.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements - in particular, the financial guidance for the fourth quarter of 2009 - that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from management's expectations. A number of factors could cause actual events to differ materially from those indicated, including, without limitation: the continued acceptance of the Company's services; a reduction in the demand for the Company's services in light of the current economic environment; the Company's ability to accurately set fees for and complete its current and future client projects on a timely basis, successfully manage risks associated with its international operations, manage its growth and projects effectively, successfully integrate and achieve anticipated benefits from acquisitions, and continue to attract and retain high-quality employees; and other risk factors set forth in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, as filed with the SEC.
About Sapient
Sapient is a global services company that helps clients leverage technology to transform their businesses. The company operates two groups that enable clients to gain a competitive advantage and succeed in an increasingly digital world. Sapient's Brand Experience group combines best-of-breed digital marketing with world-class brand strategy, traditional advertising and deep technology to help clients create impactful marketing, commerce and customer care experiences. Sapient's Business and Technology group provides strategy, systems design and implementation, business intelligence and process solutions that enable companies to optimize their business processes, drive efficiencies and achieve greater profit growth.
Sapient's passion for client success--evidenced by its ability to foster collaboration, drive innovation and solve challenging problems--is the subject of case studies on leadership and organizational behavior used by MBA students at both Harvard and Yale. Headquartered in Boston, Sapient operates across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. For more information, please visit www.sapient.com.
Sapient is a registered service mark of Sapient Corporation.
Sapient Corporation
Consolidated Unaudited Condensed Statements of Operations
Three Months Ended September Nine Months Ended September 30,
30,
2009 2008 2009 2008
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Revenues:
Service revenues $ 165,541 $ 177,671 $ 455,434 $ 497,728
Reimbursable 6,919 6,449 19,942 17,250
expenses
Total gross 172,460 184,120 475,376 514,978
revenues
Operating
expenses:
Project personnel 114,219 114,031 316,336 331,612
expenses
Reimbursable 6,919 6,449 19,942 17,250
expenses
Total project
personnel
expenses and 121,138 120,480 336,278 348,862
reimbursable
expenses
Selling and
marketing 8,055 8,659 22,471 30,010
expenses
General and
administrative 30,207 33,462 84,325 95,658
expenses
Restructuring and
other related 2,518 92 4,821 99
charges
Amortization of
purchased 1,681 732 3,446 1,692
intangible assets
Acquisition costs
and other related 1,110 - 2,783 -
charges
Total operating 164,709 163,425 454,124 476,321
expenses
Income from 7,751 20,695 21,252 38,657
operations
Interest and 652 1,450 2,467 5,804
other income, net
Income before 8,403 22,145 23,719 44,461
income taxes
Provision for 2,470 4,078 5,692 7,704
income taxes
Net income $ 5,933 $ 18,067 $ 18,027 $ 36,757
Basic net income $ 0.05 $ 0.14 $ 0.14 $ 0.29
per share
Diluted net $ 0.04 $ 0.14 $ 0.14 $ 0.28
income per share
Weighted average 128,582 125,835 127,530 125,803
common shares
Weighted average
dilutive common 6,739 4,278 4,185 3,432
share equivalents
Weighted average
common shares and
dilutive common
share
equivalents 135,321 130,113 131,715 129,235
Sapient Corporation
Consolidated Unaudited Condensed Balance Sheets
September 30, 2009 December 31, 2008
(in thousands)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 175,669 $ 169,340
Marketable securities, current portion 16,180 3,462
Restricted cash, current portion 390 372
Accounts receivable, less allowance for 93,443 88,930
doubtful accounts
Unbilled revenues 49,076 43,665
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 35,828 20,223
Total current assets 370,586 325,992
Marketable securities, net of current 1,362 17,267
portion
Restricted cash, net of current portion 2,319 2,139
Property and equipment, net 30,644 32,397
Purchased intangible assets, net 24,749 9,644
Goodwill 75,996 51,711
Other assets 11,736 13,120
Total assets $ 517,392 $ 452,270
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 19,188 $ 6,977
Accrued compensation 44,189 55,605
Accrued restructuring costs, current 4,360 3,123
portion
Deferred revenues, current portion 15,266 15,143
Other current liabilities 58,509 47,082
Total current liabilities 141,512 127,930
Accrued restructuring costs, net of 3,817 4,799
current portion
Deferred revenues, net of current portion 72 289
Other long-term liabilities 22,391 17,305
Total liabilities 167,792 150,323
Stockholders' equity 349,600 301,947
Total liabilities and stockholders' $ 517,392 $ 452,270
equity
Sapient Corporation
Consolidated Unaudited Statements of Cash Flows
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2009 2008 2009 2008
(in thousands)
Cash flows from operating
activities:
Net income $ 5,933 $ 18,067 $ 18,027 $ 36,757
Adjustments to reconcile net
income to net cash provided
by operating activities:
Loss (gain) recognized on 60 14 (42 ) 104
disposition of fixed assets
Unrealized (gain) loss on (482 ) 894 61 956
financial instruments
Unrealized gain on
marketable securities and (16 ) - (103 ) -
put right, net
Depreciation and 5,874 5,282 15,481 14,906
amortization expense
Deferred income taxes 187 664 1,702 129
Provision for doubtful 289 448 829 108
accounts, net
Stock-based compensation 3,782 4,448 10,928 13,337
expense
Changes in operating assets
and liabilities, net of
acquisition and disposition:
Accounts receivable 11,370 (3,751 ) 8,681 (9,776 )
Unbilled revenues (1,143 ) (5,229 ) (3,226 ) (15,747 )
Prepaid expenses and other (8,953 ) (3,422 ) (12,770 ) (3,603 )
current assets
Other assets 1,130 (282 ) 1,085 (469 )
Accounts payable 1,595 (633 ) 3,680 1,876
Accrued compensation 120 7,739 (21,076 ) (1,427 )
Accrued restructuring costs 1,672 (844 ) 242 (2,590 )
Deferred revenues 1,651 4,061 (838 ) 3,093
Other accrued liabilities (6,550 ) 5,480 (5,898 ) 7,994
Other long-term liabilities 316 294 954 2,714
Net cash provided by 16,835 33,230 17,717 48,362
operating activities
Cash flows from investing
activities:
Cash paid for acquisition,
including transaction costs, (14,169 ) (22,409 ) (14,169 ) (23,517 )
net of cash received
Cash received for sale of - - - 720
discontinued operations
Purchases of property and
equipment and cost of (3,388 ) (2,639 ) (6,930 ) (14,130 )
internally developed
software
Sales and maturities of 1,500 3,519 3,796 43,564
marketable securities
Purchases of marketable - - - (8,330 )
securities
Designation of cash
equivalent to marketable - (11,626 ) - (11,626 )
securities
Cash (paid) received on (300 ) - 298 -
financial instruments, net
Change in restricted cash (347 ) (196 ) (130 ) (904 )
Net cash used in investing (16,704 ) (33,351 ) (17,135 ) (14,223 )
activities
Cash flows from financing
activities:
Principal payments under (8 ) (15 ) (8 ) (55 )
capital lease obligation
Repayment of bank loan - (1,364 ) - (1,364 )
Proceeds from stock option 756 4,319 911 6,095
and purchase plans
Repurchases of common stock - - - (9,902 )
Net cash provided by (used 748 2,940 903 (5,226 )
in) financing activities
Effect of exchange rate
changes on cash and cash 1,158 (7,932 ) 4,844 (12,498 )
equivalents
Increase (decrease) in cash 2,037 (5,113 ) 6,329 16,415
and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, 173,632 140,225 169,340 118,697
at beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents, $ 175,669 $ 135,112 $ 175,669 $ 135,112
at end of period
Sapient Corporation
Unaudited Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2009 2008 2009 2008
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Service $ 165,541 $ 177,671 $ 455,434 $ 497,728
revenues
GAAP income
from $ 7,751 $ 20,695 $ 21,252 $ 38,657
operations
Stock-based
compensation
review and - 67 (992 ) 924
restatement
expenses
(benefit)
Stock-based
compensation 3,782 4,489 10,928 13,420
expense
Restructuring
and other 2,518 92 4,821 99
related
charges
Amortization
of purchased 1,681 732 3,446 1,692
intangible
assets
Acquisition
costs and 1,110 - 2,783 -
other related
charges
Non-GAAP
income from $ 16,842 $ 26,075 $ 42,238 $ 54,792
operations
GAAP
operating 4.7 % 11.6 % 4.7 % 7.8 %
margin
Effect of
adjustments 5.5 % 3.1 % 4.6 % 3.2 %
detailed
above
Non-GAAP
operating 10.2 % 14.7 % 9.3 % 11.0 %
margin
GAAP net $ 5,933 $ 18,067 $ 18,027 $ 36,757
income
Stock-based
compensation
review and - 67 (972 ) 924
restatement
expenses
(benefit)
Stock-based
compensation 3,589 4,489 10,394 13,420
expense
Restructuring
and other 2,468 92 4,632 99
related
charges
Amortization
of purchased 1,647 732 3,377 1,692
intangible
assets
Acquisition
costs and 1,088 - 2,727 -
other related
charges
Non-GAAP net $ 14,725 $ 23,447 $ 38,185 $ 52,892
income
GAAP basic
income per $ 0.05 $ 0.14 $ 0.14 $ 0.29
share
Effect of
adjustments $ 0.06 0.05 0.16 0.13
detailed
above
Non-GAAP
basic income $ 0.11 $ 0.19 $ 0.30 $ 0.42
per share
GAAP weighted
average 128,582 125,835 127,530 125,803
common shares
Non-GAAP
weighted 128,582 125,835 127,530 125,803
average
common shares
GAAP diluted
income per $ 0.04 $ 0.14 $ 0.14 $ 0.28
share
Effect of
adjustments
noted above $ 0.07 0.04 0.15 0.13
and change in
dilution
noted below
Non-GAAP
diluted $ 0.11 $ 0.18 $ 0.29 $ 0.41
income per
share
GAAP weighted
average
common shares 135,321 130,113 131,715 129,235
and dilutive
common share
equivalents
Non-GAAP
weighted
average
common shares 135,321 130,113 131,715 129,235
and dilutive
common share
equivalents
Source: Sapient
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