Epocrates Announces Second Quarter 2012 Results

Reaffirms 2012 Revenue and Earnings Guidance


SAN MATEO, Calif., Aug. 7, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Epocrates, Inc. (Nasdaq:EPOC), a leading physician platform for clinical content, practice tools and health industry engagement, today reported its second quarter 2012 results.

"We are pleased to report another solid quarter, giving us a strong first half of the year and positioning us well to meet our guidance for the full year," said Andy Hurd, president and chief executive officer of Epocrates. "Our network remains unparalleled, with half of the nation's physicians using Epocrates at the point of care to improve the quality and safety of patient care. This unique and powerful connection with these physicians enables us to deliver significant value to our clients and partners."

Second Quarter 2012 Results

  • Revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 was $26.8 million, a decrease of $1.0 million from the quarter ended June 30, 2011.
     
  • Net loss was $0.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 versus net income of $3.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2011. Net loss per share was $0.02 for the second quarter of 2012 compared to net income per diluted share of $0.13 for the second quarter of 2011. 
     
  • Loss from continuing operations was $1.3 million in the second quarter of 2012 versus income from continuing operations of $4.2 million for the second quarter of 2011, with such decrease primarily attributable to a $6.4 million gain on settlement of contingent consideration recognized in the second quarter of 2011. Loss from continuing operations per share was $0.05 for the second quarter of 2012 compared to income from continuing operations per diluted share of $0.17 for the second quarter of 2011. On a non-GAAP basis, income from continuing operations per diluted share was $0.03 and $0.10 for the quarters ended June 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
     
  • Earnings before interest, taxes, non-cash and other items ("adjusted EBITDA"), as defined in the GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation provided later in this release, was $2.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2012 compared to adjusted EBITDA of $5.3 million for the same period in the prior year. The decrease in adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2012 was primarily attributable to decreased revenue coupled with an increase in cost of revenue compared to the second quarter of 2011.

Balance Sheet Highlight

  • Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $81.9 million as of June 30, 2012.

Outlook for Full Year 2012

  • Revenue is reaffirmed to be in the range of $105 to $115 million.
     
  • Adjusted EBITDA is reaffirmed to be $9.0 to $12.0 million, or 9% to 10% of revenue.
     
  • Net loss is reaffirmed to be in the range of $2.3 to $4.3 million, and net loss per share is reaffirmed to be between $0.09 and $0.16 based on approximately 26.0 million shares outstanding.

Earnings Call Information

Epocrates will host a conference call today beginning at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss its second quarter 2012 results, followed by a question and answer session.

To participate in Epocrates' live conference call and webcast, please dial (877) 398-9481 (domestic) or (760) 298-5095 (international) using conference code 99496189, or visit http://investor.epocrates.com. A replay of the call will be available at the same address.

About Epocrates, Inc.

Epocrates, Inc. (Nasdaq:EPOC) is recognized for developing the top medical application among U.S. physicians for clinical content, practice tools and health industry engagement at the point of care. Epocrates has established a loyal network of more than one million healthcare professionals, including 50 percent of U.S. physicians, who routinely use its intuitive solutions to help streamline workflow and improve patient care. The company also facilitates the delivery of valuable content and tools between partnering organizations and its members. For more information, please visit www.epocrates.com/company

Epocrates is a trademark of Epocrates, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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Certain statements contained in this press release are forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the safe harbors from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "believe," "estimate," "anticipate," "plan," "predict," "may," "hope," "can," "potential," "will," "should," "expect," "intend," "is designed to," "with the intent," and the negative of these words or such other variations may identify statements as forward-looking statements, but their absence does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. Forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that are, to different degrees, uncertain. The forward-looking statements include uncertainties and risks including, among others: the inability to retain and expand the Epocrates physician network at the rate expected; unexpected delays in delivering new products; lack of market acceptance of new products; the inability to maintain product quality and brand credibility; the inability to keep up with the technological advances within the marketplace and by competitors; the inability to realize estimates and guidance made by management with respect to Epocrates' financial results; and other factors, including general economic conditions and regulatory developments not within Epocrates' control. The factors discussed herein and expressed from time to time in Epocrates' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission could cause actual results and developments to be materially different from those expressed in or implied by such statements. The forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this press release, and except as required by law, Epocrates undertakes no obligation to publicly update its forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. You should review the Epocrates' filings, especially the risk factors contained in its most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q.

 
EPOCRATES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME - UNAUDITED
(in thousands, except per share data)
         
         
  Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
  2012 2011 2012 2011
         
         
 Subscription revenues   $ 4,751  $ 6,094  $ 9,427  $ 12,303
 Interactive services revenues   22,073  21,766  44,928  44,734
Total revenues, net   26,824  27,860  54,355  57,037
         
 Cost of subscription revenues   1,749  1,800  3,698  3,843
 Cost of interactive services revenues   9,200  7,968  17,538  15,315
Total cost of revenues   10,949  9,768  21,236  19,158
         
 Gross profit   15,875  18,092  33,119  37,879
         
 Operating expenses:         
 Sales and marketing   6,711  6,482  12,793  13,602
 Research and development   5,364  5,055  10,285  10,075
 General and administrative   5,234  5,908  10,220  12,165
 Facilities exit costs   --   58  --   618
 Gain on settlement and change in fair value of contingent consideration   --   (6,439)  --   (5,933)
Total operating expenses   17,309  11,064  33,298  30,527
         
 (Loss) income from operations   (1,434)  7,028  (179)  7,352
         
 Interest income   5  23  11  51
 Other (expense) income, net   (2)  177  (1)  179
         
 (Loss) income before income taxes   (1,431)  7,228  (169)  7,582
         
 Benefit from (provision for) income taxes   147  (2,998)  288  (3,150)
         
 (Loss) income from continuing operations   (1,284)  4,230  119  4,432
 Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax   885  (837)  (1,956)  (2,165)
 Net (loss) income   (399)  3,393  (1,837)  2,267
 Unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities, net   (2)  --   (3)  -- 
 Comprehensive (loss) income   (401)  3,393  (1,840)  2,267
         
 Less: 8% dividend on preferred stock   --   --   --   294
         
 Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders - basic and diluted   $ (399)  $ 3,393  $ (1,837)  $ 1,973
         
 Net (loss) income per share - basic         
Continuing operations   $ (0.05)  $ 0.18  $ --  $ 0.20
Discontinued operations, net of tax   0.03  (0.04)  (0.08)  (0.10)
Net (loss) income per share attributable to common stockholders   $ (0.02)  $ 0.14  $ (0.08)  $ 0.10
         
 Net (loss) income per share - diluted         
Continuing operations   $ (0.05)  $ 0.17  $ --  $ 0.19
Discontinued operations, net of tax   0.03  (0.04)  (0.08)  (0.10)
Net (loss) income per share attributable to common stockholders   $ (0.02)  $ 0.13  $ (0.08)  $ 0.09
         
 Weighted average common shares outstanding -- basic   24,895  23,411  25,151  20,641
 Weighted average common shares outstanding -- diluted   25,243  25,838  25,570  23,006
         
 The accounts below include stock-based compensation of the following amounts:         
         
 Cost of revenues   $ 50  $ 44  $ 99  $ 151
 Sales and marketing   189  370  391  1,117
 Research and development   165  139  363  530
 General and administrative   784  970  1,793  2,532
 Discontinued operations   63  --   74  -- 
 
 
EPOCRATES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - UNAUDITED
(in thousands)
     
     
  June 30, 2012 December 31, 2011
Assets    
     
Current assets    
Cash and cash equivalents  $ 72,237  $ 75,326
Short-term investments  9,695  9,897
Accounts receivable, net  22,371 22,748
Deferred tax asset 7,390 7,390
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 4,719 3,218
Total current assets 116,412 118,579
     
Property and equipment, net 8,240 7,283
Deferred tax asset, long-term 631 1,280
Goodwill 17,959 17,959
Other intangible assets, net 4,762 6,771
Other assets 333 352
Total assets  $ 148,337  $ 152,224
     
     
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity    
     
Current liabilities    
Accounts payable  $ 2,406  $ 3,282
Deferred revenue 44,133 46,429
Other accrued liabilities 8,144 9,600
Total current liabilities 54,683 59,311
     
Deferred revenue, less current portion  7,399  8,088
Other liabilities  1,521  1,893
Total liabilities 63,603 69,292
     
Stockholders' equity    
Common stock at par  25  24
Additional paid-in capital 132,879 129,238
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (5) (2)
Accumulated deficit (48,165) (46,328)
Total stockholders' equity 84,734 82,932
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $ 148,337  $ 152,224
 
EPOCRATES, INC. 
 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - UNAUDITED 
 (in thousands) 
     
     
   Six Months Ended June 30, 
  2012 2011
     
Cash flows from operating activities:    
Net (loss) income $ (1,837) $ 2,267
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash (used in)    
provided by operating activities:    
Stock-based compensation  2,720  4,330
Depreciation and amortization  1,954  2,024
Amortization of intangible assets  2,009  2,059
Loss on write-off of property and equipment  --   99
Allowance for doubtful accounts and sales returns reserve  (14)  270
Facilities exit costs  --   618
Gain on settlement and change in fair value of contingent consideration  --   (6,074)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions:    
Accounts receivable  391  1,796
Deferred tax asset, current and noncurrent  238  -- 
Prepaid expenses and other assets  (1,482)  695
Accounts payable  (1,074)  (1,627)
Deferred revenue  (2,985)  716
Other accrued liabilities and other payables  (2,088)  (2,606)
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (2,168) 4,567
     
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Purchase of property and equipment (2,401) (6,028)
Purchase of short-term investments  (5,149)  (13,727)
Sale of short-term investments  (2)  500
Maturity of short-term investments  5,350  13,400
Net cash used in investing activities (2,202) (5,855)
     
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Net cash proceeds from issuance of common stock -- 64,189
Payment and settlement of contingent consideration -- (6,871)
Payment of accrued dividends on Series B mandatorily     
redeemable convertible preferred stock  -- (29,586)
Proceeds from exercise of common stock options 1,281 489
Net cash provided by financing activities 1,281 28,221
     
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents  (3,089)  26,933
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 75,326 35,987
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 72,237 $ 62,920

Use of non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement Epocrates' consolidated financial statements presented on a U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") basis, Epocrates uses non-GAAP measures of adjusted EBITDA, gross profit, gross margin, net income (loss) and net income (loss) per share, which are adjusted to exclude certain costs, expenses, gains and losses Epocrates believes are appropriate to enhance an overall understanding of its past and future financial performance. These adjustments to current period GAAP results are made with the intent of providing both management and investors a more complete understanding of Epocrates' underlying operational results and trends and its marketplace performance. In addition, these adjusted non-GAAP results are among the information management uses as a basis for planning and forecasting for future periods. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP.

Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of liquidity calculated in accordance with GAAP, and should be viewed as a supplement to—not a substitute for—results of operations presented on a GAAP basis. Adjusted EBITDA does not purport to represent cash flow provided by, or used in, operating activities as defined by GAAP. Epocrates' Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows presents its cash flow activity in accordance with GAAP. Furthermore, adjusted EBITDA is not necessarily comparable to similarly-titled measures reported by other companies.

Epocrates believes adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income, adjusted net income per share, adjusted gross profit and adjusted gross margin are used by and are useful to investors and other users of its financial statements in evaluating its operating performance because it provides them with additional tools to compare business performance across companies and across periods. Epocrates believes that:

  • EBITDA is widely used by investors to measure a company's operating performance without regard to such items as non-recurring items, interest (income) expense, taxes, depreciation and amortization, which can vary substantially from company to company depending upon accounting methods and book value of assets, capital structure and the method by which assets were acquired;
  • investors commonly adjust EBITDA information to eliminate the effect of stock-based compensation expenses and other charges, which can vary widely from company to company and impair comparability; and
  • adjusted net income, adjusted net income per share and adjusted gross profit/gross margin eliminate the effect of non-recurring and non-cash charges, which can vary widely from company to company and impair comparability year over year and across companies. 


Epocrates management uses adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income, adjusted net income per share, adjusted gross profit and adjusted gross margin:

  • as measures of operating performance to assist in comparing performance from period to period on a consistent basis;
  • as measures for planning and forecasting overall expectations and for evaluating actual results against such expectations; and
  • in communications with the Board of Directors, stockholders, analysts and investors concerning Epocrates' financial performance. 


Additionally, Epocrates management uses adjusted EBITDA as a significant performance measurement included in its bonus plan. 


The tables that follow set forth a reconciliation of net (loss) income to adjusted net (loss) income and adjusted EBITDA. These tables also show a reconciliation of gross profit and gross margin from a GAAP to a non-GAAP basis.

 
 
 EPOCRATES, INC. 
 RECONCILIATION OF NET (LOSS) INCOME TO ADJUSTED NET INCOME AND ADJUSTED EBITDA 
 (dollars in thousands) 
 
               
     Three Months Ended June 30, 
    2012 2011
    Earnings Gross Profit Gross Margin Earnings Gross Profit Gross Margin
               
Net (loss) income, as reported   $ (399) $ 15,875 59.2% $ 3,393 $ 18,092 64.9%
Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax    885      (837)    
Net (loss) income from continuing operations   $ (1,284)     $ 4,230    
               
Add: Non-recurring and non-cash charges              
Amortization of purchased intangible assets related to core business *    1,001  1,001    1,029  1,029  
Stock-based compensation *    1,188  50    1,523  44  
Gain on settlement and change in fair value of contingent consideration * (1)  --  --     (6,439)  --   
Other * (2)  476      1,042    
               
Add: Tax adjustment (3)  (604)      1,157    
               
Net income from continuing operations, as adjusted   $ 777 $ 16,926 63.1% $ 2,542 $ 19,165 68.8%
Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax    885      (837)    
Net income, as adjusted   $ 1,662     $ 1,705    
               
               
Net (loss) income, as reported   $ (399)     $ 3,393    
Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax    885      (837)    
Net (loss) income from continuing operations   $ (1,284)     $ 4,230    
               
Add: (Income) expenses unrelated to core business activities              
Interest income    (5)      (23)    
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes    (147)      2,998    
               
Add: Non-recurring and non-cash charges (income)              
Depreciation and amortization expense (including intangible assets) related to core business    1,991      1,992    
Stock-based compensation    1,188      1,523    
Gain on settlement and change in fair value of contingent consideration (1)  --      (6,439)    
Other (2)  476      1,042    
               
Adjusted EBITDA    $ 2,219      $ 5,323    
               
(1) Represents a $6.4 million gain recognized during the second quarter of 2011 related to the settlement of the contingent consideration liability with the sellers of MedCafe, Inc., a company we acquired in 2010.
               
(2) For the three months ended June 30, 2012, represents severance and retention bonuses. For the three months ended June 30, 2011, represents $0.8 million in legal expenses, $0.2 million in severance and approximately $0.1 million in facilities exit costs.
               
(3) 2012 Non-GAAP net income reflects a provision for income tax rate of 37%, which is our current projected long-term rate. 2011 Non-GAAP net income reflects a provision for income tax rate of 42%, which was our projected long-term rate in fiscal year 2011.
               
               
     Six Months Ended June 30, 
    2012 2011
    Earnings Gross Profit Gross Margin Earnings Gross Profit Gross Margin
               
Net (loss) income, as reported   $ (1,837) $ 33,119 60.9% $ 2,267 $ 37,879 66.4%
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax    (1,956)      (2,165)    
Net income from continuing operations   $ 119     $ 4,432    
Less: accrued dividend on Series B plus 8% dividend on Series A and Series C stock          (294)    
Net income from continuing operations attributable to common stockholders         $ 4,138    
               
Add: Non-recurring and non-cash charges              
Amortization of purchased intangible assets related to core business *    2,009  2,009    2,059  2,059  
Stock-based compensation *    2,646  99    4,330  151  
Gain on settlement and change in fair value of contingent consideration * (1)  --  --     (5,933)  --   
Other * (2)  476      1,714    
               
Add: Tax adjustment (3)  (2,124)      (946)    
               
Net income from continuing operations, as adjusted   $ 3,126 $ 35,227 64.8% $ 5,362 $ 40,089 70.3%
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax    (1,956)      (2,165)    
Net income, as adjusted   $ 1,170     $ 3,197    
               
               
Net (loss) income, as reported   $ (1,837)     $ 2,267    
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax    (1,956)      (2,165)    
Net income from continuing operations   $ 119     $ 4,432    
               
Add: (Income) expenses unrelated to core business activities              
Interest income    (11)      (51)    
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes    (288)      3,150    
               
Add: Non-recurring and non-cash charges (income)              
Depreciation and amortization expense (including intangible assets) related to core business    3,963      4,009    
Stock-based compensation    2,646      4,330    
Gain on settlement and change in fair value of contingent consideration (1)  --       (5,933)    
Other (2)  476      1,714    
               
Adjusted EBITDA    $ 6,905      $ 11,651    
               
(1) Includes a $6.4 million gain recognized during the second quarter of 2011 related to the settlement of the contingent consideration liability with the sellers of MedCafe, Inc., a company we acquired in 2010.
               
(2) For the six months ended June 30, 2012, represents severance and retention bonuses. For the three months ended June 30, 2011, represents $0.9 million in legal expenses, $0.6 million in facilities exit costs and $0.2 million in severance. 
               
(3) 2012 Non-GAAP net income reflects a provision for income tax rate of 37%, which is our current projected long-term rate. 2011 Non-GAAP net income reflects a provision for income tax rate of 42%, which was our projected long-term rate in fiscal year 2011. The calculation of these adjustments is as follows:
               
               
    Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,  
    2012 2011   2012 2011  
(Loss) income before income taxes    (1,431)  7,228    (169)  7,582  
Add: Non-GAAP adjustments (indicated by *)    2,665  (2,845)    5,131  2,170  
Non-GAAP income before income taxes    1,234  4,383    4,962  9,752  
Effective income tax rate   37% 42%   37% 42%  
Non-GAAP tax provision (Non-GAAP income before income taxes multiplied by the effective income tax rate)    457  1,841    1,836  4,096  
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes    (147)  2,998    (288)  3,150  
Non-GAAP tax adjustment (calculated as (benefit from) provision for income taxes less non-GAAP tax provision)    (604)  1,157    (2,124)  (946)  
             
Note: prior period amounts have been revised to conform to the current period presentation.              
 
 
 EPOCRATES, INC. 
 RECONCILIATION OF NET (LOSS) INCOME PER DILUTED COMMON SHARE TO ADJUSTED NET INCOME PER DILUTED COMMON SHARE 
 (in thousands, except per share amounts) 
         
         
  Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
  2012 2011 2012 2011
GAAP net (loss) income per diluted common share        
(Loss) income from continuing operations $ (1,284) $ 4,230 $ 119 $ 4,432
Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax  885  (837)  (1,956)  (2,165)
Net (loss) income $ (399) $ 3,393 $ (1,837) $ 2,267
Less: Accrued dividend on Series B mandatorily redeemable convertible preferred stock plus an 8% non-cumulative dividend on Series A and Series C mandatorily redeemable convertible preferred stock *  --  --  --  294
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders $ (399) $ 3,393 $ (1,837) $ 1,973
         
Divided by:         
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic **  24,895  23,411  25,151  20,641
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted  25,243  25,838  25,570  23,006
         
Net (loss) income per share:        
 Continuing operations  $ (0.05)  $ 0.17  $ --   $ 0.19
 Discontinued operations, net of tax  0.03  (0.04)  (0.08)  (0.10)
 Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders  $ (0.02)  $ 0.13  $ (0.08)  $ 0.09
         
Non-GAAP net income (loss) per diluted common share        
(Loss) income from continuing operations $ (1,284) $ 4,230 $ 119 $ 4,432
Gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax  885  (837)  (1,956)  (2,165)
Net (loss) income $ (399) $ 3,393 $ (1,837) $ 2,267
Less: Accrued dividend on Series B mandatorily redeemable convertible preferred stock plus an 8% non-cumulative dividend on Series A and Series C mandatorily redeemable convertible preferred stock *  --  --  --  294
Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders $ (399) $ 3,393 $ (1,837) $ 1,973
         
Income from continuing operations, as adjusted $ 777 $ 2,542 $ 3,126 $ 5,362
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax  885  (837)  (1,956)  (2,165)
Net income, as adjusted $ 1,662 $ 1,705 $ 1,170 $ 3,197
         
Divided by:         
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic **  24,895  23,411  25,151  20,641
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted  25,243  25,838  25,570  23,006
         
Net income (loss) per share:        
Continuing operations  $ 0.03  $ 0.10  $ 0.12  $ 0.23
Discontinued operations, net of tax  0.04  (0.03)  (0.07)  (0.09)
Net income per share attributable to common stockholders  $ 0.07  $ 0.07  $ 0.05  $ 0.14
         
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding        
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic  24,895  23,411  25,151  20,641
Add: dilutive effect of conversion of outstanding stock options, restricted stock units and warrants  348  2,427  419  2,365
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding - diluted  25,243  25,838  25,570  23,006
         
* The accrued dividend on Series B mandatorily redeemable convertible preferred stock and 8% non-cumulative dividend on Series A and Series C mandatorily redeemable convertible preferred stock is used in the calculations of income from continuing operations (GAAP and non-GAAP basis) and net (loss) income (GAAP and non-GAAP basis). Accordingly, per share calculations for continuing operations (GAAP and non-GAAP basis) and net (loss) income (GAAP and non-GAAP basis) adjust for the effect of these dividends.
         
** In accordance with U.S. GAAP, Epocrates does not include dilutive securities in its calculations of per share loss from discontinued operations, net of tax, net loss on a GAAP basis and net loss on a non-GAAP basis. Accordingly, the denominator used in these calculations is the weighted average number of common shares outstanding - basic.
         
Note: each per share calculation is computed independently for each component of net income (loss) per share presented. Accordingly, the sum of the income (loss) per share components may not agree with the calculated total net loss per share.

            

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