BEDFORD, Mass., Aug. 6, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SoundBite Communications, Inc. (Nasdaq:SDBT) today announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2009. Second quarter revenues were $9.7 million, a decrease of 14% from the same quarter in 2008. Loss per share was $0.10 versus earnings per share of $0.18 in the same quarter of 2008. Included in the second quarter 2009 results is a one-time severance payment of $553,000, or $0.03 per share, and included in the second quarter 2008 results is a one-time gain (net of litigation expense) of $3.5 million, or $0.22 per share, relating to the URS litigation settlement.
Jim Milton, SoundBite's president and CEO, stated, "I am very pleased that we exceeded the high end of our guidance this quarter and that we grew our large B2C revenues by 10%. We are seeing early indications that our investments in our multi-channel platform, applications and vertical market expansion, as well as our channel and partnership initiative, are paying off. These initiatives, coupled with the strong operational performance we have been able to achieve, are reflected in the results this quarter and create a strong foundation for our company going forward."
Milton continued, "SoundBite is in an exciting industry with tremendous growth potential. The sales pipeline is robust and continues to include marquee names exploring cost-effective proactive communication strategies to engage with their customers. A growing portion of the new deals we are seeing, as well as opportunities within our existing client base, are mission critical and strategic in nature. This bodes well for our long term growth, validates our strategy, and will help enable us to secure the leadership position in the proactive customer communications market."
Quarterly Results
Gross margin for the second quarter of 2009 was 60.9% versus 61.8% in the second quarter of 2008. Operating expenses were $7.5 million in the second quarter of 2009 and as a percentage of revenues were 77.5% versus 78.7% in the year-earlier period. Included in the operating expenses for the second quarter of 2009 is a one-time severance payment of $553,000.
Net loss was $1.6 million for the second quarter of 2009 versus net income of $2.9 million in the second quarter of 2008. Loss per share for the second quarter of 2009 was $0.10 versus earnings per share of $0.18 in the same quarter of 2008. Included in the net loss in the second quarter 2009 is a severance payment of $0.03 per share and included in the second quarter 2008 net income is a one-time gain (net of litigation expense) of $0.22 per share.
"These operating results reflect the impact of the restructuring we completed in the fourth quarter of 2008, as well as the focus we have put on improving operational efficiencies," stated Bob Leahy, SoundBite's chief operating and financial officer.
Net loss in the second quarter of 2009 included severance expense of $553,000, stock-based compensation expense of $284,000, a charge of $69,000 resulting from the impairment of goodwill and amortization of intangibles of $30,000. Net income in the second quarter of 2008 included the one-time gain (net of litigation expense) of $3.5 million, stock based compensation of $220,000 and amortization of intangibles of $43,000. (See the attached table for a breakdown of stock-based compensation expense by operating statement line item).
Other Highlights of the Quarter
* Announced a business relationship with TSYS to help financial institutions improve customer communications. * Received Technology Marketing Corporation (TMC) 2008 Communications Solutions Product of the Year award in May. This was the third Product of the Year award for 2008 received during the current year from leading industry publications. * Commissioned a study with Forrester Consulting on the topic of consumer communication preference management and sponsored a webinar with Forrester in April to discuss the results. A white paper with the survey's key findings is available on SoundBite's website. * Appeared in 12 separate articles ranging from customer preference and opt-in to collections, retail and loyalty programs during the second quarter.
Third Quarter 2009 Guidance
For the third quarter of 2009, SoundBite currently projects revenues in the range of $9.3 million to $10.1 million and gross margin in the range of 59% to 60%. Operating expenses are expected to be approximately $6.8 million. The projection for pro forma operating loss is in the range of $600,000 to $1.2 million. Excluded from the pro forma operating loss projection are stock based compensation of approximately $280,000, and amortization of intangibles of $30,000. Interest income is projected to be approximately $25,000. The basic weighted average share count is expected to be 16.4 million for the third quarter of 2009. SoundBite expects capital expenditures to be approximately $400,000 and depreciation expense to be approximately $570,000.
Webcast and Teleconference Information
The company will host a conference call today at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss its financial results. A live and archived webcast of the event will be available at http://ir.soundbite.com/events.cfm. A live dial-in is available domestically at 800-289-0528 and internationally at 913-312-6695.
A podcast as well as replay of the call will be available. To access the podcast, please visit SoundBite's website and enter the passcode SDBTPC. A replay of the call will be accessible two hours after the live call until 11:59 p.m. ET on August 20, 2009 and by dialing 888-203-1112 for domestic callers and 719-457-0820 for international callers and entering passcode 8704315.
About SoundBite Communications
SoundBite Communications provides on-demand, integrated multi-channel communications solutions that enable clients to achieve superior business results. Building on its foundation as a leading provider of automated voice messaging services, SoundBite offers integrated voice, text and email messaging solutions that help clients deliver the right message, to the right customer, using the right channel, at the right time. Organizations in industries such as collections, financial services, retail, telecom and media, and utilities rely on the SoundBite Intelligent Communications Platform to send over a billion messages annually for collections, customer care, and sales and marketing applications. For more information, visit http://www.SoundBite.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This is a "safe harbor" statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release, including statements made in the third paragraph of this press release and statements under "Third Quarter 2009 Guidance" are based upon SoundBite's historical performance and its current plans, estimates and expectations. The inclusion of this forward-looking information should not be regarded as a representation by SoundBite, its management or any other person that the future plans, estimates or expectations contemplated by SoundBite will be achieved. These forward-looking statements represent SoundBite's expectations as of the date of this press release. Subsequent events may cause these expectations to change, and SoundBite disclaims any obligation to update the forward-looking statements in the future. Matters subject to forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including: slower than anticipated development of the market for automated voice messaging services; defects in SoundBite's platform, disruptions in its service or errors in its execution; discontinued or decreased use of SoundBite's service by its clients, which are not subject to minimum purchase requirements for any reason, including market conditions and regulatory developments; and the occurrence of events adversely affecting the collection agencies industry or in-house collection departments, which account for a significant portion of SoundBite's revenues. These and other factors, including the factors set forth under the caption "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in SoundBite's most recent quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, could cause SoundBite's performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.
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SOUNDBITE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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2009 2008 2009 2008
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Revenues $ 9,684 $ 11,308 $ 19,117 $ 21,943
Cost of revenues
(1) 3,784 4,322 7,538 8,400
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Gross profit 5,900 6,986 11,579 13,543
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Operating expenses:
Research and
development (1) 1,343 1,264 2,766 2,551
Sales and
marketing (1) 3,630 4,622 7,171 8,841
General and
administrative
(1) 2,468 3,016 4,214 5,919
Impairment of
goodwill 69 -- 121 --
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Total
operating
expenses 7,510 8,902 14,272 17,311
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Operating loss (1,610) (1,916) (2,693) (3,768)
Other income:
Interest income 21 232 55 565
Gain on
litigation
settlement -- 4,600 -- 4,600
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Total other
income 21 4,832 55 5,165
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Net (loss) income (1,589) 2,916 (2,638) 1,397
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Net (loss) income
per common share:
Basic $ (0.10) $ 0.19 $ (0.17) $ 0.09
Diluted $ (0.10) $ 0.18 $ (0.17) $ 0.09
Weighted average
common shares
outstanding:
Basic 15,808,346 15,316,346 15,699,792 15,272,462
Diluted 15,808,346 16,063,927 15,699,792 16,350,203
(1) Amounts include stock-based compensation expense, as follows:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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2009 2008 2009 2008
---- ---- ---- ----
Cost of revenues $ 8 $ 9 $ 13 $ 12
Research and
development 24 25 46 34
Sales and
marketing 112 100 204 169
General and
administrative 140 86 230 141
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$ 284 $ 220 $ 493 $ 356
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SOUNDBITE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except share amounts)
June 30, December 31,
2009 2008
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(unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 37,018 $ 37,425
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for
doubtful accounts of $228 at June 30,
2009 and $218 at December 31, 2008 6,096 6,641
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,158 1,221
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Total current assets 44,272 45,287
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Property and equipment, net 3,383 4,276
Intangible assets, net 138 205
Other assets 33 62
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Total assets $ 47,826 $ 49,830
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 901 $ 464
Accrued expenses 2,524 3,158
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Total current liabilities 3,425 3,622
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Non-current liabilities:
Other liabilities 457 454
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Total liabilities 3,882 4,076
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Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.001 par value --
75,000,000 shares authorized; 16,499,389
shares issued and 16,304,004 shares
outstanding at June 30, 2009; 15,701,644
shares issued and 15,506,259 shares
outstanding at December 31, 2008 17 16
Additional paid-in capital 67,519 66,703
Treasury stock, at cost --195,385 shares
at June 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008 (132) (132)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (61) (72)
Accumulated deficit (23,399) (20,761)
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Total stockholders' equity 43,944 45,754
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Total liabilities and stockholders'
equity $ 47,826 $ 49,830
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
Six Months Ended
June 30,
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2009 2008
---- ----
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net (loss) income (2,638) 1,397
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation of property and equipment 1,308 1,741
Amortization of intangible assets 67 58
Provision (recovery) for doubtful accounts 10 (36)
Stock-based compensation 493 356
Impairment of goodwill 121 --
Gain (loss) on disposal of equipment 21 (15)
Change in operating assets and liabilities,
net of effect of acquisition:
Accounts receivable 536 74
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 63 (8)
Other assets 29 74
Accounts payable 354 448
Accrued expenses (629) 624
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Net cash (used in) provided by operating
activities (265) 4,713
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds received from sale of equipment -- 21
Cash paid related to acquisition of
business (121) (584)
Purchases of property and equipment (345) (961)
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Net cash used in investing activities (466) (1,524)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
upon exercise of stock options 324 77
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Net cash provided by financing
activities 324 77
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and
cash equivalents -- (9)
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Net (decrease) increase in cash and
cash equivalents (407) 3,257
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of
period 37,425 35,674
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 37,018 $ 38,931
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow
information:
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash
investing activities:
Property and equipment, included in
accounts payable $ 83 $ 172
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