NetSol Technologies Reports Fiscal 2014 Second Quarter Results

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-- Company Generates More Than $12 Million in Cash From Operations for First Six Months --

-- Continues Training and Hiring Push to Support Growing New Business Pipeline for NFS AscentTM and Increased Joint Venture Technical Support Requirements --

-- Conference Call Scheduled Today at 9 a.m. ET (6 a.m. PT) --

CALABASAS, Calif., Feb. 13, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NetSol Technologies, Inc. NTWK, a worldwide provider of global IT and enterprise application solutions, today reported financial results for its fiscal 2014 second quarter ended December 31, 2013.

Fiscal 2014 Second Quarter Financial Results

Total second quarter revenue amounted to $8.7 million, compared with $11.8 million in the same period last fiscal year, reflecting, as expected, lower license sales during the transition to NetSol's next-generation financing and leasing solution, NFS AscentTM.

License revenue for the fiscal 2014 second quarter was $456,000, versus $3.5 million in the same period last year. Maintenance revenue for the fiscal 2014 second quarter increased to $2.9 million from $2.7 million last year, reflecting the completion of certain projects. Service revenue remained consistent at $5.4 million, principally attributable to the first-generation NFS platform and additional service and change requests from customers. Service revenue in the second quarter of fiscal 2013 was $5.6 million.

"As we discussed in our outlook last quarter, results for the second fiscal quarter reflected the anticipated contraction in license revenue during the transition from our first-generation NFS product to the next-generation NFS Ascent platform, which we officially launched in the quarter," said Najeeb Ghauri, CEO. "The launch of NFS Ascent is progressing, particularly in North America and Europe where we have developed a strong new business pipeline with potential new customers and with current customers that we support in other regions throughout the world.

"As these negotiations progress, we are actively increasing our bench of talented employees, with more than 100 new employees going through various stages of training, so that we are ready to move quickly on additional new deals as they arise," added Ghauri.

Total operating expenses for the fiscal 2014 second quarter amounted to $4.3 million, versus $3.8 million in the fiscal 2013 second quarter. Operating expenses decreased from $4.9 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2014.

Operating loss for the second quarter of fiscal 2014 was $1.6 million, compared with operating income of $2.9 million last year.

Net loss was $1.6 million for the fiscal second quarter, equal to $0.18 per share, based on 9.1 million weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding. Net income for the same period last year was $2.2 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, based on 8.0 million weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding.

For the first half of fiscal 2014, total revenue was $17.8 million, versus $22.9 million for the first six months of fiscal 2013. Net loss for the fiscal 2014 year-to-date period was $2.7 million, or $0.30 per share, compared with net income of $3.2 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, last year.

At December 31, 2013, cash and cash equivalents increased to $11.6 million from $6.8 million at September 30, 2013, reflecting improved collections in the quarter. At June 30, 2013, cash and cash equivalents were $7.9 million. Cash provided by operations for the first six months of fiscal 2014 was $12.7 million, compared with $9.4 million for the first six months of fiscal 2013.

"We are well capitalized to manage our milestone product transition and further build the organization," concluded Ghauri. "With a robust backlog of services and maintenance revenue, and a growing new business pipeline for NFS Ascent, as well as expected additional contributions from our joint-ventures, we are optimistic about our long-term business prospects moving forward."

 
Fiscal 2014 Second Quarter Conference Call
   
When: Thursday, February 13
Time: 9:00 a.m. Eastern 
Phone: 1- 888-549-7880 (domestic)
  1- 480-629-9643 (international)
Conference ID: 4667450
Webcast: http://www.netsoltech.com/us/investors/event-presentation
Archived: 90 days
   

About NetSol Technologies

NetSol Technologies, Inc. (www.netsoltech.com) is a worldwide provider of global IT and enterprise application solutions that include credit and finance portfolio management systems, SAP consulting and services, custom development, systems integration and technical services for asset finance and leasing in the automotive, insurance, energy and technology markets. Headquartered in Calabasas, Calif., NetSol's product and services offerings have achieved ISO 9001, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and SEI (Software Engineering Institute) CMMI (Capability Maturity Model) Maturity Level 5 assessments, a distinction shared by only 178 companies worldwide. The company's clients include Fortune 500 manufacturers, global automakers, financial institutions, utilities, technology providers and government agencies. NetSol has delivery and support locations in San Francisco, London, Beijing, Bangkok, Lahore, Sydney and Riyadh.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements relating to the development of the Company's products and services and future operation results, including statements regarding the Company that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. The words "expects," "anticipates," variations of such words, and similar expressions, identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, but their absence does not mean that the statement is not forward-looking. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Factors that could affect the Company's actual results include the progress and costs of the development of products and services and the timing of the market acceptance. The subject Companies expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in the company's expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances upon which any statement is based.

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NetSol Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
     
   As of December 31,   As of June 30, 
ASSETS  2013   2013 
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents  $ 11,581,042  $ 7,874,318
Restricted cash  2,535,909  1,875,237
Accounts receivable, net  16,684,683  14,684,212
Revenues in excess of billings  6,271,254  15,367,198
Other current assets  2,210,215  2,273,314
Total current assets  39,283,103  42,074,279
Investment under equity method  378,835  545,483
Property and equipment, net  23,577,098  20,978,369
Intangible assets, net  29,176,897  29,452,654
Goodwill  9,653,330  9,653,330
Total assets  $ 102,069,263  $ 102,704,115
     
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable and accrued expenses  $ 5,411,478  $ 4,027,147
Current portion of loans and obligations under capitalized leases  5,535,157  5,308,626
Unearned revenues  4,779,494  2,446,018
Common stock to be issued  320,338  88,325
Total current liabilities  16,046,467  11,870,116
Long term loans and obligations under capitalized leases; less current maturities  1,602,148  1,412,212
Total liabilities  17,648,615  13,282,328
Commitments and contingencies    
Stockholders' equity:    
Common stock, $.01 par value; 15,000,000 shares authorized; 9,063,575 and 8,929,523 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2013  90,636  89,295
Additional paid-in-capital  115,551,344  114,292,510
Treasury stock  (415,425)  (415,425)
Accumulated deficit  (26,545,279)  (23,821,256)
Stock subscription receivable  (2,280,488)  (2,280,488)
Other comprehensive loss  (18,295,623)  (15,714,112)
Total NetSol stockholders' equity  68,105,165  72,150,524
Non-controlling interest  16,315,483  17,271,263
Total stockholders' equity  84,420,648  89,421,787
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $ 102,069,263  $ 102,704,115
 
 
 
NetSol Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Operations
         
   For the Three Months   For the Six Months 
   Ended December 31,   Ended December 31, 
  2013 2012 2013 2012
Net Revenues:        
License fees  455,616  3,505,847  2,708,183  6,747,348
Maintenance fees  2,867,195  2,664,813  5,247,604  4,710,519
Services  5,385,191  5,637,009  9,809,351  11,421,702
Total net revenues   8,708,002  11,807,669  17,765,138  22,879,569
Cost of revenues:        
Salaries and consultants   3,247,811  2,916,378  6,647,642  6,276,243
Travel   349,318  386,194  746,102  711,488
Repairs and maintenance   147,464  123,722  323,285  251,719
Insurance   40,642  41,007  80,196  78,726
Depreciation and amortization   1,240,715  1,024,007  2,287,384  1,982,158
Other   886,799  557,693  1,429,041  1,478,671
Research and development cost   55,114  33,239  113,802  59,922
Total cost of revenues  5,967,863  5,082,240  11,627,452  10,838,927
Gross profit  2,740,139  6,725,429  6,137,686  12,040,642
Operating expenses:        
Selling and marketing  908,125  931,210  1,979,537  1,694,173
Depreciation and amortization  430,947  333,435  857,564  675,436
Salaries and wages  1,458,343  1,192,787  2,899,475  2,346,660
General and administrative  1,546,266  1,348,349  3,527,604  2,902,779
Total operating expenses  4,343,681  3,805,781  9,264,180  7,619,048
Income (loss) from operations  (1,603,542)  2,919,648  (3,126,494)  4,421,594
Other income and (expenses)        
Gain (loss) on sale of assets  (175,237)  (275)  (189,032)  14,021
Interest expense  (45,036)  (179,932)  (114,253)  (472,321)
Interest income  39,931  31,617  72,785  55,784
Gain on foreign currency exchange transactions  96,039  504,738  1,207,462  899,894
Share of net income (loss) from equity investment  (175,840)  484,487  (166,648)  484,487
Amortization of financing costs  --  (74,384)  --  (442,128)
Other income (expense)  (47,858)  36  (47,180)  4
Total other income (expenses)  (308,001)  766,287  763,134  539,741
Net income (loss) before income taxes  (1,911,543)  3,685,935  (2,363,360)  4,961,335
Income tax benefit (provision)  (29,270)  2,548  (40,401)  (11,448)
Net income (loss) after tax  (1,940,813)  3,688,483  (2,403,761)  4,949,887
Non-controlling interest  313,905  (1,465,500)  (320,262)  (1,797,779)
Net income (loss) attributable to NetSol  (1,626,908)  2,222,983  (2,724,023)  3,152,108
         
Other comprehensive income (loss):        
Translation adjustment  (420,309)  (1,394,216)  (3,843,025)  (2,163,011)
Comprehensive income (loss)  (2,047,217)  828,767  (6,567,048)  989,097
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest   (40,980)  (399,096)  (1,261,514)  (631,652)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to NetSol  (2,006,237)  1,227,863  (5,305,534)  1,620,749
         
Net income (loss) per share:        
Basic  $ (0.18)  $ 0.28  $ (0.30)  $ 0.41
Diluted  $ (0.18)  $ 0.28  $ (0.30)  $ 0.40
Weighted average number of shares outstanding        
Basic  9,056,024  7,957,521  9,006,015  7,774,719
Diluted  9,056,024  7,968,598  9,006,015  7,785,796
 
 
 
NetSol Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
     
   For the Six Months 
   Ended December 31, 
  2013 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:     
Net income (loss)   $ (2,403,761)  $ 4,949,887
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:     
Depreciation and amortization   3,144,948  2,657,594
Provision for bad debts   259,306  54,889
Share of net loss (income) from investment under equity method   166,648  (484,487)
(Gain) loss on sale of assets   189,032  (14,021)
Stock issued for interest on notes payable   --  211,111
Stock issued for services   640,247  29,670
Fair market value of warrants and stock options granted   158,783  320,021
Amortization of financing costs  --  442,128
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:     
Increase in accounts receivable   (2,089,498)  (2,378,873)
Decrease in revenue in excess of billing   8,612,283  514,720
Decrease in other current assets   367,741  1,217,728
Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses   3,617,465  1,908,178
Net cash provided by operating activities   12,663,194  9,428,545
Cash flows from investing activities:     
Purchases of property and equipment   (6,059,596)  (3,537,918)
Sales of property and equipment   78,678  59,350
Purchase of non-controlling interest in subsidiaries   (17,853)  (621,563)
Increase in intangible assets   (2,312,919)  (2,132,595)
Net cash used in investing activities   (8,311,690)  (6,232,726)
Cash flows from financing activities:     
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options and warrants   560,500  612,650
Payment to common shareholders against fractional shares   --  (194)
Proceeds from exercise of subsidiary options   311,709  3,031
Restricted cash   (660,672)  (2,257,428)
Dividend paid by subsidiary to Non controlling interest   (266,343)  --
Proceeds from bank loans   1,276,505  2,049,698
Payments on capital lease obligations and loans - net   (781,756)  (723,936)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   439,943  (316,179)
Effect of exchange rate changes in cash   (1,084,723)  (899,554)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents   3,706,724  1,980,086
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period   7,874,318  7,599,607
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period   $ 11,581,042  $ 9,579,693
 
 
 
NetSol Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation to GAAP
         
  Three Months Three Months Six Months Six Months
  Ended Ended Ended Ended
  December 31, 2013 December 31, 2012 December 31, 2013 December 31, 2012
         
 Net Income (loss) before preferred dividend, per GAAP   $ (1,626,908)  $ 2,222,983  $ (2,724,023)  $ 3,152,108
 Income Taxes   29,270  (2,548)  40,401  11,448
 Depreciation and amortization   1,671,662  1,357,442  3,144,948  2,657,594
 Interest expense   45,036  179,932  114,253  472,321
 Interest (income)   (39,931)  (31,617)  (72,785)  (55,784)
 EBITDA   $ 79,129  $ 3,726,192  $ 502,794  $ 6,237,687
         
 Weighted Average number of shares outstanding         
 Basic   9,056,024  7,957,521  9,006,015  7,774,719
 Diluted   9,089,846  7,968,598  9,039,838  7,785,796
         
 Basic EBITDA   $ 0.01  $ 0.47  $ 0.06  $ 0.80
 Diluted EBITDA   $ 0.01  $ 0.47  $ 0.06  $ 0.80
         
         

Although the net EBITDA income is a non-GAAP measure of performance, we are providing it because we believe it to be an important supplemental measure of our performance that is commonly used by securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in our industry. It should not be considered as an alternative to net income, operating income or any other financial measures calculated and presented, nor as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities as a measure of our liquidity. It may not be indicative of the Company's historical operating results nor is it intended to be predictive of potential future results.

Investor Contacts:
 
PondelWilkinson
Roger Pondel | Matt Sheldon
investors@netsoltech.com
(310) 279-5980
 
Media Contacts:
 
PondelWilkinson
George Medici | gmedici@pondel.com
(310) 279-5968

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