RCM Technologies, Inc. Reports 2009 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results


PENNSAUKEN, N.J., March 10, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RCM Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq:RCMT) today announced financial results for the fourteen and fifty-three week periods ended January 2, 2010.

The Company announced revenues of $49.4 million for the fourteen week period ended January 2, 2010, down from $53.5 million for the thirteen week period ended December 27, 2008 (comparable prior year period). Net income for the fourteen week period ended January 2, 2010 was $0.7 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, as compared to a net loss of $39.1 million, or $3.06 per diluted share, for the comparable prior year period.

The Company had operating income for the fourteen week period ended January 2, 2010 of $0.9 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, up from a net operating loss of $42.8 million, or $3.35 per diluted share, for the comparable prior year period.

The Company announced revenues of $189.4 million for the fifty-three week period ended January 2, 2010, down from $209.3 million for the fifty-two week period ended December 27, 2008 (the prior year). Net income for the fifty-three week period ended January 2, 2010 was $6.9 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, as compared to a net loss of $39.8 million, or $3.15 per diluted share, for the prior year.

The Company had operating income for the fifty-three week period ended January 2, 2010 of $1.3 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, up from a net operating loss of $44.1 million, or $3.48 per diluted share, for the prior year.

The Company recorded legal settlement proceeds of $9.8 million, or $5.8 million net of income tax expense, for the fifty-three week period ended January 2, 2010. The legal settlement resulted in an increase to earnings per diluted share of $0.45. During the comparable prior year period, the Company recorded a $6.1 million bad debt charge, or $3.7 million net of income tax benefit, relating to a note receivable that the Company wrote off. The loss resulted in a reduction of earnings of $0.29 per diluted share. 

In the fourth quarter of 2008, the Company recorded a non-cash, before-tax charge of $43.3 million for impairment of goodwill and intangible assets. This charge is reflected in the net and operating income for both the comparable prior year period and the full prior year.

Leon Kopyt, Chairman and CEO of RCM, commented: "Although 2009 was filled with formidable business challenges, we entered the new year with positive momentum. We believe that certain factors, including an aging infrastructure, a new software upgrade cycle and a stabilizing economy, should drive demand for our Information Technology services. Additionally, the current strength of our Engineering sales pipeline suggests continuing respectable performance in 2010. 

We expect business activity within our Specialty Health Care group to remain steady, while our General Support Services group in southern California is likely to perform at levels that reflect softness in local market conditions. Although many of our markets are still in recovery, we are hopeful that incrementally-sustainable improvement in our results is attainable."

About RCM

RCM Technologies, Inc. is a premier provider of business and technology solutions designed to enhance and maximize the operational performance of its customers through the adaptation and deployment of advanced information technology and engineering services. RCM is an innovative leader in the design, development and delivery of these solutions to commercial and government sectors for more than 35 years. RCM's offices are located in major metropolitan centers throughout North America. Additional information can be found at www.rcmt.com.

The Statements contained in this release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are subject to various risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements include, but are not limited to, those relating to demand for the Company's services, expected demand for our services and expectations regarding our revenues, the Company's ability to continue to utilize goodwill, to continue to increase gross margins, to achieve and manage growth, to develop and market new applications and services, risks relating to the acquisition and integration of acquired businesses, the ability of the Company to consummate acquisitions as to which it executes non-binding letters of intent, demand for new services and applications, timing of demand for services, industry strength and competition and general economic factors. Investors are directed to consider such risks, uncertainties and other factors described in documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

RCM Technologies, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
 (In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
     
  Fourteen Week
Period Ended
January 2, 2010
Thirteen Week
Period Ended
December 27, 2008
Revenues $49,370 $53,536
Gross profit 12,474 13,272
Selling, general and administrative 11,142 12,212
Depreciation and amortization 409 528
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets -- 43,315
Operating income (loss) 923 (42,783)
Other expense (24) (178)
Income (loss) before income taxes 899 (42,961)
Income tax expense (benefit) 212 (3,821)
Net income (loss) $687 ($39,140)
     
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share $0.05 ($3.06)
     
  Fifty-Three Week
Period Ended
January 2, 2010
Fifty-Two Week
Period Ended
December 27, 2008
Revenues $189,393 $209,277
Gross profit 46,835 53,975
Selling, general and administrative 43,885 46,568
Bad debt - note receivable -- 6,090
Depreciation and amortization 1,621 2,067
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets -- 43,315
Operating income (loss) 1,329 (44,065)
Other income (expense), net of legal settlement 30 (298)
Income from legal settlement 9,750 --
Income (loss) before income taxes 11,109 (44,363)
Income tax expense (benefit) 4,187 (4,558)
Net income (loss) $6,922 ($39,805)
     
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share $0.54 ($3.15)
RCM Technologies, Inc.
Summary Consolidated Balance Sheet Data
 (In Thousands)
 
  January 2,
2010
December 27,
2008
Cash and equivalents $10,942 $815
Accounts receivable, net $46,353 $55,770
Total current assets $60,677 $61,801
Goodwill and intangible assets $8,724 $6,814
Total assets $78,209 $78,841
Total current liabilities $14,013 $23,490
Senior debt  $ -- $4,900
Total liabilities $14,906 $23,490
Stockholders' equity $63,303 $55,351
RCM Technologies, Inc.
Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
(Unaudited)
(In Thousands)
 
  Fourteen Week
Period Ended
January 2, 2010
Thirteen Week
Period Ended
December 27, 2008
Net income (loss) $688 ($39,140)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash (used in) provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 414 520
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets -- 43,315
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets 88 (7)
Stock based compensation expense 82 (45)
Provision for recovery from accounts receivable (289) (410)
Deferred income tax benefit (824) (4,211)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities    
Accounts receivable (878) 7
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 657 (706)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 1,176 1,718
Accrued payroll and related costs (1,347) 1,287
Income taxes payable (32) 836
     
Cash (used in) provided by operating activities ($265) $3,164
     
     
  Fifty-Three Week
Period Ended
January 2, 2010
Fifty-Two Week
Period Ended
December 27, 2008
Net income (loss) $6,922 ($39,805)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by (used in) operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 1,625 2,056
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets -- 43,315
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets 88 (7)
Stock based compensation expense 181 100
Provision for losses on (recovery from)  115 (641)
 accounts receivable
Provision for loss on note receivable -- 6,090
Deferred income tax expense (benefit) 2,047 (5,869)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities    
Accounts receivable 10,173 (10,275)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 643 (1,582)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (1,142) 906
Accrued payroll and related costs (3,386) 1,368
Income taxes payable (875) (463)
     
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities $16,391 ($4,807)
     


            

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