NORCROSS, Ga., March 31, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Intelligent Systems Corporation (AMEX:INS) (www.intelsys.com) announced today the financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2007.
Total revenue grew to $19.0 million in 2007, an increase of 31 percent compared to revenue of $14.5 million in 2006. Net loss in 2007 was $2.4 million ($0.54 per basic and diluted share) compared to net income of $4.5 million ($1.00 per basic share and $0.98 per diluted share) in 2006.
For the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2007, total revenue more than doubled to $5.3 million compared to revenue of $2.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2006. The net loss in the fourth quarter of 2007 was $387,000 ($0.09 per basic and diluted share) compared to a net loss of $1.3 million ($.30 per basic and diluted share) in the fourth quarter of 2006.
The financial results reported for the 12 month periods ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 are not directly comparable due to two previously disclosed transactions which resulted in significant non-recurring income in 2006. On July 31, 2006, the Company sold the business of its QS Technologies subsidiary which resulted in a net gain on the sale of $4.9 million. A second transaction, the sale of the Company's interest in privately held Horizon Software International, Inc. in August 2006 resulted in an investment gain of $2.6 million. Additionally, as a result of the sale of the QS Technologies business and in conformity with applicable accounting standards, the Company classified the QS business as discontinued operations for all periods reported in 2007 and 2006. As a result, the financial results reported for the Company's continuing operations for the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 include the consolidated results of its remaining three subsidiaries, VISaer, Inc., CoreCard Software, Inc. and ChemFree Corporation.
The substantial increase in revenue growth reported for both the fourth quarter and annual periods in 2007 as compared to the same periods in 2006 reflects record sales volume of ChemFree's SmartWasher(r) parts washer system in both domestic and international markets. As a result of this growth, ChemFree contributed almost 70 percent of the Company's consolidated revenue in 2007. In addition, in the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2007, the Company's results were impacted positively by additional gain recorded on the sale of the QS Technologies business, including $1.2 million related to post-closing contingency amounts earned by the Company in 2007.
J. Leland Strange, President and Chief Executive Officer of Intelligent Systems, said, "The growth in revenue and earnings by ChemFree in 2007 is encouraging and indicative of a strong product offering in an expanding market, although it is too early to tell if the business will achieve the same record growth in 2008. Our CoreCard and VISaer subsidiaries have made more progress than is evident in the reported results because under GAAP accounting we do not recognize software revenue until long-term contracts are fully complete. Recently, we have seen increased activity from potential customers interested in CoreCard's software application for processing prepaid cards such as gift cards and payroll cards."
The Company expects to file its Form 10-KSB for 2007 with the Securities and Exchange Commission today. For additional information about the Company's reported results, investors will be able to access the Form 10-KSB on the Company's website at www.intelsys.com or at the SEC site, www.sec.gov. In keeping with prior practice, the Company may schedule investor conference calls from time to time as appropriate and will announce future conference calls in advance.
About Intelligent Systems Corporation
For over thirty years, Intelligent Systems Corporation (AMEX:INS) has identified, created, operated and grown early stage technology companies. The Company has operations and investments in the information technology and industrial products industries. The Company's consolidated subsidiaries include VISaer, Inc. (www.visaer.com), CoreCard Software, Inc. (www.corecard.com), (both software companies) and ChemFree Corporation (www.chemfree.com) (an industrial products company). Further information is available on the Company's website at www.intelsys.com or by calling the Company at 770/381-2900.
In addition to historical information, this news release may contain forward-looking statements relating to Intelligent Systems and its subsidiary and affiliated companies. These statements include all statements that are not statements of historical fact regarding the intent, belief or expectations of Intelligent Systems and its management with respect to, among other things, results of operations, product plans, and financial condition. The words "may," "will," "anticipate," "believe," "intend," "expect," "estimate," "plan," "strategy" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new developments or otherwise. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements are delays in product development, undetected software errors, competitive pressures, changes in customers' requirements or financial condition, market acceptance of products and services, changes in financial markets, changes in the performance, financial condition or valuation of affiliate companies, the risks associated with investments in privately-held early stage companies, the impact of events such as rising gas prices that could impact the aviation industry and the price of certain plastics components, other geopolitical or military actions, and general economic conditions, particularly those that cause businesses to delay or cancel purchase decisions.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
12/31, 12/31,
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2007 2006 2007 2006
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Revenue
Products $ 4,230 $ 1,744 $ 14,555 $ 8,401
Services 1,075 826 4,450 6,059
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Total revenue 5,305 2,570 19,005 14,460
Total cost of
revenue 3,168 1,369 10,403 7,167
Expenses
Marketing 992 482 3,075 2,059
General &
administrative 1,347 686 4,358 3,519
Research &
development 1,328 1,416 5,032 5,696
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Loss from operations (1,530) (1,383) (3,863) (3,981)
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Interest income, net 5 125 136 57
Investment income
(loss), net -- (98) 82 2,547a
Equity in income
(loss) of affiliate
companies, net (60) 23 (13) 374
Other income
(expense), net (10) 7 (49) (1)
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Loss from continuing
operations before
tax (1,595) (1,326) (3,707) (1,004)
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Income tax provision
(benefit) (5) -- 17 --
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Loss from continuing
operations (1,590) (1,326) (3,724) (1,004)
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Income from
discontinued
operations -- -- -- 600
Gain on sale of
discontinued
operations 1,203c -- 1,300c 4,873b
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Net income (loss) $ (387) $ (1,326) $ (2,424) $ 4,469
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Loss per share -
continuing
operations:
Basic $ (0.36) $ (0.30) $ (0.83) $ (0.22)
Diluted $ (0.36) $ (0.30) $ (0.83) $ (0.22)
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Income per share -
discontinued
operations:
Basic $ 0.27 $ 0.00 $ 0.29 $ 1.22
Diluted $ 0.27 $ 0.00 $ 0.29 $ 1.20
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Income (loss) per
share:
Basic $ (0.09) $ (0.30) $ (0.54) $ 1.00
Diluted $ (0.09) $ (0.30) $ (0.54) $ 0.98
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Basic weighted
average common
shares outstanding 4,478,971 4,478,971 4,478,971 4,478,971
Diluted weighted
average common
shares outstanding 4,478,971 4,478,971 4,478,971 4,571,261
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a. Includes gain of $2.6 million on sale of Horizon Software
investment.
b. Gain on sale of QS Technologies business.
c. Includes additional gain on sale of QS Technologies business.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share amounts)
December 31, December 31,
2007 2006
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ASSETS
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Current assets:
Cash $ 554 $ 2,136
Accounts receivable, net 2,139 2,006
Notes and interest receivable, current
portion 540 3,445
Inventories 1,424 904
Other current assets 2,217 1,072
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Total current assets 6,874 9,563
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Long-term investments 1,127 1,174
Notes and interest receivable, net of
current portion 350 841
Property and equipment, net 1,894 1,009
Goodwill, net 2,047 2,047
Other intangibles, net 313 359
Other assets, net 17 17
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Total assets $ 12,622 $ 15,010
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
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Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings $ 593 $ --
Accounts payable 1,482 1,558
Deferred revenue 2,527 3,094
Accrued payroll 1,162 974
Accrued expenses and other current
liabilities 1,235 1,088
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Total current liabilities 6,999 6,714
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Long-term liabilities 95 356
Minority interest 1,516 1,516
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Total stockholders' equity 4,012 6,424
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 12,622 $ 15,010
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