CMGI Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2005 Financial Results
Monday October 3, 4:00 pm ET
CMGI Reports Strong Operating Results for First Full Year After Modus Media Acquisition
WALTHAM, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 3, 2005--CMGI, Inc. (Nasdaq: CMGI - News) today reported financial results for its full fiscal year and fourth quarter ended July 31, 2005.
Year Over Year Operating Highlights
* Net Revenue, Increased $672.3 million, or 169%
* Operating Income, Improved by $29.3 million, or 124%
* Gross Margins, Increased from 6% to 11%
* Annualized Integration Savings, Achieved $28.0 million
exceeding the $20.0 million target
"Approximately one year ago, we said that fiscal 2005 would be a profitable year for CMGI and I'm pleased to report that it was," said Joseph C. Lawler, President and Chief Executive Officer. "The year saw the Company's first quarterly and annual operating profit in nine years and significant improvements across key operation and financial measures. Moving forward, we've built and are executing our strategic plan which we expect will result in improved gross margins and lower operating expenses in the coming years," added Lawler.
Fiscal Year
CMGI reported net revenue of $1.1 billion for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2005. This compares to net revenue of $397.4 million for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2004, an increase of $672.3 million, or 169% year over year. This increase was primarily attributable to the Company's acquisition of Modus Media on August 2, 2004.
CMGI reported operating income of $5.7 million for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2005, compared to an operating loss of $23.7 million for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2004, an improvement of $29.3 million, or 124%. This improved performance was largely due to the acquisition of Modus Media, which provided significant financial benefits including expansion into higher margin business verticals, service offerings and geographies as well as synergies that allowed the Company to reduce costs by eliminating redundancies. The Company achieved savings related to integration of approximately $28.0 million, on an annualized basis. Partially offsetting these improved financial results were significant costs associated with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance readiness actions and SAS 70 reviews for clients which totaled approximately $5.8 million. The fiscal 2005 operating income also included charges related to the amortization of intangible assets and stock-based compensation and depreciation totaling $21.1 million and net restructuring charges of $5.3 million. Included in the Company's fiscal 2004 operating loss were charges related to the amortization of stock-based compensation and depreciation totaling $7.1 million, and net restructuring charges of $5.6 million.
CMGI reported net income of $26.5 million, or $0.06 diluted earnings per share for fiscal 2005, compared to net income of $87.0 million, or $0.22 diluted earnings per share for fiscal 2004. The net income in fiscal 2005 included a non-cash income tax benefit of approximately $23.9 million as a result of a reduction in the Company's estimate of certain income tax liabilities that had been included in accrued income taxes on the Company's balance sheet. The net income in fiscal 2004 included a $40.5 million gain by the Company's AltaVista subsidiary on the sale of approximately 3.2 million shares of Overture Services, Inc. common stock, and a non-cash income tax benefit of approximately $76.4 million.
Excluding the effects of charges related to depreciation, amortization of intangible assets and stock-based compensation, and restructuring, CMGI reported non-GAAP operating income of $32.0 million for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2005 versus non-GAAP operating loss of $11.0 million in the fiscal year ended July 31, 2004. Similar to the year over year improvements noted in the discussion above of our GAAP results, the $43.0 million, or 392% year over year improvement in our non-GAAP operating income was also primarily attributable to the synergies and resulting benefits realized from the acquisition of Modus Media at the beginning of fiscal 2005.
The Company believes that its non-GAAP measure of operating income/(loss) ("non-GAAP operating income/(loss)") provides investors with a useful supplemental measure of the Company's operating performance by excluding the impact of non-cash charges and restructuring activities. Each of the excluded items was excluded because they may be considered to be of a non-operational or non-cash nature. Historically, CMGI has recorded significant impairment and restructuring charges. These charges, as well as charges related to depreciation and amortization of intangible assets and stock-based compensation, have been excluded for the purpose of enhancing the understanding by both management and investors of the underlying baseline operating results and trends of the business, which management uses to evaluate our financial performance for purposes of planning and forecasting future periods. Non-GAAP operating income/(loss) does not have any standardized definition and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other reporting companies. Non-GAAP operating income/(loss) should not be evaluated in isolation of, or as a substitute for the Company's financial results prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles. The Company's usage of non-GAAP operating income/(loss), and the underlying methodology in excluding certain charges, is not necessarily an indication of the results of operations that may be expected in the future, or that the Company will not, in fact, incur such charges in future periods. A table reconciling CMGI's non-GAAP operating income/(loss) to its GAAP operating income/(loss) and its GAAP net income/(loss) is included in the statement of operations information in this release.
Fourth Quarter
CMGI reported net revenue of $251.2 million for the fourth quarter ended July 31, 2005. This compares to net revenue of $96.5 million for the same period of the prior year, an increase of $154.8 million, or 160%, year over year. This increase was primarily attributable to the Company's acquisition of Modus Media.
CMGI reported an operating loss of $3.7 million for the fourth quarter ended July 31, 2005, compared to an operating loss of $5.3 million for the same period last year, an improvement of $1.6 million, or 30%, year over year. Operating results for the fourth quarter were negatively impacted by significant costs associated with the Company's Sarbanes Oxley 404 compliance readiness actions, which totaled approximately $3.6 million during the quarter. The fiscal 2005 fourth quarter operating loss also included charges related to the amortization of intangible assets and stock-based compensation and depreciation totaling $5.3 million and net restructuring charges of $1.5 million. Included in the Company's fiscal 2004 fourth quarter operating loss were charges related to the amortization of stock-based compensation and depreciation totaling $1.5 million.
CMGI reported net income of $0.3 million, or nil diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005. This compares to a net loss of $6.8 million, or ($0.02) diluted loss per share, for the same period last year. Net income in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2005 included a $4.5 million gain as a result of the sale of one of @Ventures portfolio companies, Molecular.
Excluding the effects of charges related to depreciation, amortization of intangible assets and stock-based compensation, and restructuring, CMGI reported non-GAAP operating income of $3.1 million for the fourth quarter ended July 31, 2005 compared to non-GAAP operating loss of $3.7 million for the same period last year. Similar to the improvements noted in the discussion above of our fourth quarter GAAP results, the $6.9 million, or 184% year over year improvement in our non-GAAP operating income in the fourth quarter was also primarily attributable to the synergies and resulting benefits realized from the acquisition of Modus Media at the beginning of fiscal 2005.
As of July 31, 2005, CMGI had consolidated cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $192.7 million, versus $272.2 million at July 31, 2004. The primary use of cash versus last year-end represents the Modus Media net cash acquisition costs and related expenses of approximately $66.2 million.
Conference Call Scheduled for October 3rd
CMGI will hold a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2005 results at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on October 3, 2005. Investors can listen to the conference call on the Internet at www.cmgi.com/investor. To listen to the live call, go to the Web site at least 15 minutes prior to the start time to download and install the necessary audio software.
About CMGI
CMGI, Inc. (Nasdaq: CMGI - News), through its subsidiary, ModusLink, provides technology and products solutions that help businesses market, sell and distribute their products and services. In addition, CMGI's venture capital affiliate, @Ventures, invests in a variety of technology ventures. For additional information, see www.cmgi.com.
This release contains forward-looking statements, which address a variety of subjects including, for example, the expected benefits of the Modus Media acquisition, our integration efforts and our investments in ModusLink, and the development and implementation of business strategies in our target markets and through our venture capital affiliate. All statements other than statements of historical fact, including without limitation, those with respect to CMGI's goals, plans and strategies set forth herein are forward-looking statements. The following important factors and uncertainties, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements: CMGI's success, including its ability to improve its cash position, expand its operations and revenues and sustain profitability, depends on its ability to execute on its business strategy and the continued and increased demand for and market acceptance of its products and services; the possibility that expected benefits of the Modus Media acquisition or the financial forecasts of CMGI following the Modus Media acquisition may not be achieved, due to problems or unexpected costs that may arise in successfully integrating the Modus Media business or an inability to realize expected synergies or make expected future investments in the combined businesses; CMGI's management may face strain on managerial and operational resources as they try to oversee the expanded operations; CMGI may not be able to expand its operations in accordance with its business strategy; CMGI's cash balances may not be sufficient to allow CMGI to meet all of its business and investment goals; CMGI may experience difficulties integrating technologies, operations and personnel in accordance with its business strategy; CMGI derives a significant portion of its revenue from a small number of customers and the loss of any of those customers would significantly damage CMGI's financial condition and results of operations; and increased competition and technological changes in the markets in which CMGI competes. In addition, from time to time management may present unaudited pro forma combined financial results of CMGI and Modus Media for historical perspective. Such pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of financial results that could have occurred, nor necessarily indicative of financial results that may be expected in the future. Such pro forma financial information should be read in conjunction with the Company's financial results prepared in accordance with US GAAP. For a detailed discussion of cautionary statements that may affect CMGI's future results of operations and financial results, please refer to CMGI's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including CMGI's most recent Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Forward-looking statements represent management's current expectations and are inherently uncertain. We do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements made by us.
CMGI, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
July 31, July 31,
2005 2004
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Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $192,450 $271,871
Available-for-sale securities 278 292
Accounts receivable 165,492 54,296
Inventories 78,689 34,460
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 12,083 10,624
Current assets of discontinued operations 83 83
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Total current assets 449,075 371,626
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Property and equipment, net 42,863 7,246
Investments in affiliates 22,528 18,635
Goodwill and other intangible assets 201,314 22,122
Other assets 5,890 3,383
Non-current assets of discontinued operations 14 14
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$721,684 $423,026
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Liabilities:
Current installments of long-term debt $ 1,670 $ 178
Current portion of capital lease obligations 304 -
Revolving line of credit 24,785 15,785
Accounts payable 135,677 37,055
Current portion of accrued restructuring 11,251 8,872
Accrued income taxes 2,778 24,352
Accrued expenses 44,175 21,558
Other current liabilities 3,797 2,565
Current liabilities of discontinued operations - 155
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Total current liabilities 224,437 110,520
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Long-term debt, net of current portion 98 1,544
Long-term portion of accrued restructuring 7,912 6,269
Long-term portion of capital lease obligations 823 -
Other long-term liabilities 16,998 10,857
Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations 98 98
Minority interest 103 423
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26,032 19,191
Stockholders' equity 471,215 293,315
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$721,684 $423,026
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CMGI, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three months ended Fiscal Year ended
July 31, April 30, July 31, July 31, July 31,
2005 2005 2004 2005 2004
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Net revenue $251,243 $265,667 $ 96,466 $1,069,760 $397,422
Operating expenses:
Cost of revenue 226,456 237,921 90,392 947,556 372,293
Selling 5,886 4,795 1,751 21,656 5,323
General and
administrative 18,476 21,018 9,469 78,699 37,532
Amortization of
intangible
assets and
stock-based
compensation 2,606 2,405 71 10,926 333
Restructuring,
net 1,473 1,472 38 5,258 5,604
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Total
operating
expenses 254,897 267,611 101,721 1,064,095 421,085
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Operating income
(loss) (3,654) (1,944) (5,255) 5,665 (23,663)
Other income
(expenses):
Other gains
(losses), net 5,227 (10) (101) 2,614 44,982
Minority
interest - (4) 43 (1) (2,075)
Equity in
income
(losses) of
affiliates,
net (1,135) (338) (769) (1,396) (2,340)
Interest income 1,053 1,206 748 3,766 3,569
Interest
expense (597) (394) (505) (2,009) (1,732)
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Total 4,548 460 (584) 2,974 42,404
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Income (loss) from
continuing
operations before
income taxes 894 (1,484) (5,839) 8,639 18,741
Income tax expense
(benefit) 620 (23,099) 649 (19,933) (69,532)
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Income (loss) from
continuing
operations 274 21,615 (6,488) 28,572 88,273
Discontinued
operations, net
of income taxes:
Loss from
discontinued
operations - (2,047) (314) (2,047) (1,298)
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Net income (loss) $ 274 $19,568 $ (6,802) $ 26,525 $ 86,975
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Basic and diluted
earnings (loss)
per share:
Earnings (loss)
from continuing
operations $ 0.00 $0.04 $ (0.02) $ 0.06 $ 0.22
Loss from
discontinued
operations $ - $(0.00) $ (0.00) $ (0.00) $ (0.00)
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Earnings (loss) $ 0.00 $0.04 $ (0.02) $ 0.06 $ 0.22
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Shares used in
computing basic
earnings (loss)
per share 479,283 477,515 400,845 475,294 399,153
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Shares used in
computing diluted
earnings (loss)
per share 486,605 486,210 400,845 483,570 404,246
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CMGI, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Information
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three months ended Fiscal Year ended
July 31, April 30, July 31, July 31, July 31,
2005 2005 2004 2005 2004
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Net revenue:
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eBusiness and
Fulfillment
Americas $105,543 $106,379 $55,261 $ 449,400 $210,730
Asia 49,960 52,561 7,350 212,595 33,053
Europe 95,740 106,727 33,744 407,681 153,025
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Total eBusiness and
Fulfillment 251,243 265,667 96,355 1,069,676 396,808
Managed
Application
Services - - 111 84 614
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$251,243 $265,667 $96,466 $1,069,760 $397,422
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Operating income
(loss):
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eBusiness and
Fulfillment
Americas $ (4,202) $ (1,312) $ 125 $ (1,879) $ (4,149)
Asia 3,603 3,969 (127) 23,276 (1,295)
Europe 1,293 132 (406) 1,595 2,837
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Total eBusiness and
Fulfillment 694 2,789 (408) 22,992 (2,607)
Enterprise
Software and
Services - - 23 - 23
Managed
Application
Services - (432) 85 (348) 594
Portals 338 - - 338 (1,807)
Other (4,686) (4,301) (4,955) (17,317) (19,866)
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$ (3,654) $ (1,944) $(5,255) $ 5,665 $(23,663)
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Non-GAAP operating
income (loss):
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eBusiness and
Fulfillment
Americas $ (1,500) $ 1,642 $ 1,529 $ 9,850 $ 4,245
Asia 5,610 5,319 (104) 30,418 (1,191)
Europe 3,236 1,518 (389) 7,523 3,011
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Total eBusiness and
Fulfillment 7,346 8,479 1,036 47,791 6,065
Managed
Application
Services - - 111 84 609
Portals - - - - (27)
Other (4,206) (4,073) (4,895) (15,875) (17,602)
-------- -------- ------- ---------- --------
$ 3,140 $ 4,406 $(3,748) $ 32,000 $(10,955)
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Note: Non-GAAP operating income (loss) represents total operating
income (loss), excluding net charges related to depreciation,
amortization of intangible assets and stock-based compensation and
restructuring.
TABLE RECONCILING NON-GAAP OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) TO GAAP OPERATING
INCOME (LOSS) AND NET INCOME (LOSS)
Non-GAAP Operating
income (loss) $ 3,140 $ 4,406 $(3,748) $ 32,000 $(10,955)
Adjustments:
Depreciation (2,715) (2,473) (1,398) (10,151) (6,771)
Amortization of
intangible assets
and stock-based
compensation (2,606) (2,405) (71) (10,926) (333)
Restructuring, net (1,473) (1,472) (38) (5,258) (5,604)
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GAAP Operating
income (loss) $ (3,654) $ (1,944) $(5,255) $ 5,665 $(23,663)
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Other income
(expense) 4,548 460 (584) 2,974 42,404
Income tax expense
(benefit) 620 (23,099) 649 (19,933) (69,532)
Loss from
discontinued
operations - (2,047) (314) (2,047) (1,298)
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Net income (loss) $ 274 $ 19,568 $(6,802) $ 26,525 $ 86,975
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Contact:
CMGI, Inc.
Investors-Financial
Tom Oberdorf, 781-663-5012
Chief Financial Officer
ir@cmgi.com
Source: CMGI, Inc.