(Source: Business Wire)
JDA® Software Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:JDAS) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009. JDA reported total revenues of $99.5 million and software revenues of $27.6 million for second quarter 2009, compared to total revenues of $91.8 million and software revenues of $15.5 million for second quarter 2008. For the six months ended June 30, 2009, JDA reported total revenues of $182.8 million and software revenues of $42.9 million, compared to total revenues of $185.7 million and software revenues of $35.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008.
Second Quarter 2009 Financial Summary
Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) was $28.7 million in the second quarter 2009, compared to $20.4 million in second quarter 2008.
Adjusted non-GAAP earnings for second quarter 2009 were $0.47 per share, compared to $0.29 per share in second quarter 2008, and exclude amortization of acquired software technology and intangibles, restructuring charges and stock-based compensation.
The Company reported GAAP net income for second quarter 2009 of $8.9 million or $0.25 per share, compared to GAAP net income of $3.1 million or $0.09 per share in second quarter 2008.
DSOs were at a record low of 57 days at the end of second quarter 2009, compared to 68 days at the end of second quarter 2008.
The Company reported cash flow from operations of $27.5 million in second quarter 2009 compared to cash flow from operations of $28.8 million in second quarter 2008.
The Company had cash and cash equivalents of $92.7 million at June 30, 2009, compared to $32.7 million at December 31, 2008, and no debt at the end of either period.
"We posted a strong performance in second quarter 2009 with record financial and operating results across almost every key metric," said JDA CEO Hamish Brewer. "We have delivered record breaking software sales in three of the last four quarters. These results are driving growth for the company in a tough environment and we have started to see the turn around in our consulting services metrics that we previously forecasted."
"JDA's market leadership and proven value proposition are well recognized in our market. While many of our competitors are retrenching, we are taking this opportunity to seize market share by expanding our business both organically, such as our recently announced growth plans in China, and through our recently announced investment in Strategix to increase our presence in Central and Eastern Europe and Russia," added Brewer.
Second Quarter 2009 Highlights
Strong Regional Sales Performance: JDA closed a total of 68 new software deals during second quarter 2009, including five contracts exceeding $1.0 million. Three of these large deals were in the Americas region, one was in Europe and one was in Asia Pacific. The following presents a high level summary of regional results:
JDA closed $14.4 million in software deals in its Americas region during second quarter 2009, compared to $8.9 million in second quarter 2008. Customers that signed licenses included: Carter's, Inc., Chico's FAS, Inc., Farmatodo, S.A., Hastings Entertainment, Mountain Equipment Co-op, Sodimac S.A., and Spartan Stores, Inc.
Software sales in JDA's Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region were $5.0 million in second quarter 2009, compared to $4.8 million in second quarter 2008. EMEA customers that closed new deals included: Carrefour SA, J Sainsbury plc., KG Knutsson AB, Robert Dyas, Ltd. and Saint-Gobain Distribution Nordic/Optimera.
JDA's Asia Pacific region posted software sales of $8.2 million in second quarter 2009, compared to $1.8 million in second quarter 2008. Key wins in this region included: Bohol Quality Mall, China Resources Vanguard Co., Ltd., and a large transportation industry customer.
Engaged Global User Community: JDA hosted its 19th Annual FOCUS User Conference, which featured more than 90 customer-led sessions and the 4th Annual Real Results Awards honoring the achievements of customers nominated in 10 categories. The 2009 winners included JDA customers: 2GO, Buehler Food Markets, Black & Decker Hardware and Home Improvement, Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc., Dr Pepper Snapple Group, H.J. Heinz Company, The Hershey Company, House Foods Corporation, Mr. Price Group, Phillips-Van Heusen and TravelCenters of America.
Growing International Presence: JDA continues to invest in expanding its presence and business opportunity around the globe.
JDA announced plans to quadruple the number of Chinese nationals available to serve existing and future customers in China across various roles that include support, consulting and sales over the next two years. In addition, JDA signed a key relationship agreement with Beijing-based eFuture Information Technology Inc. focused on collaborative growth in the region.
JDA's Center of Excellence (CoE) strategy has continued with the Company expanding its presence in India to 534 associates across product development, support, services and information technology.
JDA recently announced the closing of a 49% equity investment in Strategix Enterprise Technology GmbH and Sp. Zo.o. in Germany and Poland with the right to acquire the rest of the company. Strategix will expand JDA's coverage in Central Europe, Eastern Europe and Russia.
Six Month 2009 Results
Adjusted EBITDA increased to $45.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009, compared to $42.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008.
Adjusted non-GAAP earnings for the six months ended June 30, 2009 were $0.73 per share, compared to adjusted non-GAAP earnings per share of $0.62 for the six months ended June 30, 2008, and exclude amortization of acquired software technology and intangibles, restructuring charges and stock-based compensation.
GAAP net income for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $11.6 million or $0.33 per share, compared to GAAP net income of $8.4 million or $0.24 per share in the six months ended June 30, 2008.
Cash flow from operations was $60.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 compared to cash flow from operations of $51.9 million in the six months ended June 30, 2008.
Conference Call Information
JDA Software Group, Inc. will host a conference call at 4:45 p.m. (Eastern) today to discuss earnings results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2009. To participate in the call, dial 1-877-941-6009 (United States) or 1-480-629-9771 (International) and ask the operator for the "JDA Software Group, Inc. Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call." To participate in the webcast, visit the following Web page at the time of the conference call: http://viavid.net/dce.aspx?sid=00006685
A replay of the conference call will begin Monday, July 20, 2009 at 7:45 p.m. (Eastern) and will end on Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 11:59 p.m. (Eastern). You can hear the replay by dialing 1-800-406-7325 (United States) or 1-303-590-3030 (International) using access 4106219.
About JDA Software Group, Inc.
JDA® Software Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:JDAS) is the world's leading supply chain solutions provider, helping companies optimize operations and improve profitability. JDA drives business efficiency for its global customer base of more than 5,800 retailers, manufacturers, wholesaler-distributors and services industries companies through deep domain expertise and innovative solutions. JDA's combination of unmatched services, together with its integrated yet modular solutions for merchandising, supply chain planning and execution and revenue management, leverage the strong heritage and knowledge capital of market leaders including Manugistics, E3, Intactix and Arthur. When supply chain results matter, companies turn to JDA. For more information about JDA, visit www.jda.com or contact us at info@jda.com or call +1.800.479.7382 / +1.480.308.3000.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements that are made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are generally accompanied by words such as "will," and "expect" and other words with forward-looking connotations. In this press release, such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, Mr. Brewer's statements regarding a turn around in our consulting services business, and our attempts to seize market share. The occurrence of future events may involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: (i) the possibility that, despite strong software sales, our consulting services business will continue to underperform against our expectations; (ii) our attempts to seize market share in our fiercely competitive markets will not be successful; and (iii) other risks detailed from time to time in the "Risk Factors" section of our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Additional information relating to the uncertainty affecting our business is contained in our filings with the SEC. As a result of these and other risks, actual results may differ materially from those predicted. JDA is not under any obligation to (and expressly disclaims any such obligation to) update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
This press release and the related conference call contain non-GAAP financial measures. In evaluating the Company's performance, management uses certain non-GAAP financial measures to supplement consolidated financial statements prepared under GAAP. Management's presentation of non-GAAP financial measures is intended to be supplemental in nature and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the most directly comparable GAAP measures.
Use and Economic Substance of Non-GAAP Financial Measures Used by JDA
The Company uses non-GAAP measures of performance, including adjusted operating income, EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) and earnings per share, in its public statements. Management uses, and chooses to disclose, these non-GAAP financial measures because (i) such measures provide an additional analytical tool to clarify the Company's results from operations and help the Company to identify underlying trends in its results of operations; (ii) the Company uses non-GAAP earnings measures, including EBITDA, as a measure of profitability because such measures help the Company compare its performance on a consistent basis across time periods; and (iii) these non-GAAP measures are employed by the Company's management in its own evaluation of performance and are utilized in financial and operational decision making processes, such as budget planning and forecasting.
