EX-99.1 2 a09-19840_1ex99d1.htm EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACT:

Julie Pierce

Director of SEC Reporting, StarTek, Inc.

303-262-4587

julie.pierce@startek.com

 

StarTek, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2009 Results

Revenue and Earnings Growth Continue; EPS Climbs to $0.09

 

DENVER — July 28, 2009 - StarTek, Inc. (NYSE:SRT) today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2009.  The Company reported second quarter 2009 revenue of $73.3 million, representing growth of 12.0% over the second quarter of 2008.  Revenue for the first six months of 2009 grew 10.7% to $144.0 million.  Revenue growth and gross margin expansion led to earnings per share of $0.09 in the second quarter of 2009, and $0.13 for the first six months of 2009.

 

Second Quarter Highlights

 

During the quarter, the Company:

 

·                  Continued to achieve double-digit revenue growth, increasing 12.0% compared to the second quarter of 2008, and 10.7% compared to the first six months of 2008.

·                  Expanded gross margins to 17.9% in the second quarter of 2009, the highest since 2005, from 15.2% in the first quarter of 2009 and 12.8% in the second quarter of 2008.

·                  Reported earnings of $0.09 per share and EBITDA margins of 8.2%, the highest in eleven quarters.

·                  Continued sales momentum by signing contracts with five new customers year-to-date for a total of over 700 seats, and winning add-on business from the existing customer base.

·                  Hired a new SVP of Sales with extensive industry experience.

·                  Entered into an expanded $15 million credit facility with UMB Bank.

·                  Reached an agreement for settlement of the outstanding shareholder lawsuit.

·                  Returned to the Russell 2000 Global Equity Index.

 

“We are extremely pleased with our second quarter results,” stated Larry Jones, StarTek President and CEO.  “The positive momentum that began with a strong first quarter continued, as the improvement in our core business progressed further.  Looking ahead, we plan to build on these accomplishments by expanding our delivery platform, improving utilization and gross margin, and investing in strategic initiatives that will position StarTek for sustained growth and profitability.”

 

Summary of Financial Results

 

StarTek reported second quarter 2009 revenue of $73.3 million, an increase of 12.0% compared to $65.5 million in the second quarter of 2008.  For the first six months of 2009, revenue totaled

 


 

$144.0 million, up 10.7% from the same period in 2008. The growth in revenue was fueled by our 2008 site expansion strategy, partially offset by the closure of three unprofitable locations.

 

Gross margin increased to 17.9% in the second quarter of 2009, compared to 15.2% in the first quarter of 2009 and 12.8% in the second quarter of 2008.  The growth compared to 2008 was the result of higher utilization in the U.S., improvements in U.S. to Canadian dollar foreign exchange rates, and the closing of under-performing sites.

 

SG&A expense increased to $10.9 million in the second quarter of 2009, compared to $9.7 million in the first quarter of 2009 and $10.2 million in the second quarter of 2008.  The increase compared to the first quarter of 2009 was due in part to $0.6 million of accrued expense associated with the proposed settlement of our outstanding shareholder lawsuit.

 

Operating income for the current quarter totaled $2.2 million, or 3.1% of revenue.  The Company reported net income of $0.09 per share in the current quarter, compared to a net loss of $0.31 per share in the second quarter of 2008.  Net income for the first six months of 2009 was $0.13 per share compared to a net loss of $0.33 per share in the first six months of 2008.  The current quarter and six month improvement was due to higher revenue and improved gross margins, as well as the absence of impairment and restructuring charges associated with site closures.

 

The Company’s cash position declined from $28.1 million at March 31, 2009 to $20.3 million at June 30, 2009, resulting primarily from the early pay-off of two equipment loans, which totaled $5.7 million, combined with the timing of accounts receivable collections.

 

For additional information on revenue, margin and operating metrics, please refer to the Financial Scorecard posted on the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website (investor.startek.com).

 

Conference Call and Webcast Details

 

StarTek will host a conference call today, July 28, 2009, to discuss the second quarter 2009 financial results at 9:00 a.m. MDT (11:00 a.m. EDT).  To participate in the teleconference, please call toll-free 800-510-9836 (or 617-614-3670 for international callers) and enter “83077602”.  You may also listen to the teleconference live via our website at www.startek.com.  For those that cannot access the live broadcast, a replay will be available on our website at www.startek.com.

 

About StarTek

 

StarTek, Inc. (NYSE: SRT) is a leading provider of high quality business process outsourcing services.   Since 1987 StarTek has partnered with its clients to solve strategic business challenges so that fast-moving businesses can improve customer retention, increase revenue and reduce costs through an improved customer experience.  These robust solutions leverage industry knowledge, best business practices, highly skilled agents, proven operational excellence and flexible technology.  The StarTek comprehensive service suite includes customer care, sales support, complex order processing, accounts receivable management, technical support and other industry-specific processes.  Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, StarTek provides these services from 19 operational facilities.  For more information visit the Company’s website at www.startek.com or contact us at 800-541-1130.

 


 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

The matters regarding the future discussed in this news release include forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties.

 

The following are important risks and uncertainties relating to StarTek’s business that could cause StarTek’s actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by any such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, risks relating to unfavorable economic conditions, inability to renew or replace sources of capital funding, the value of the Company’s investment securities, reliance on two significant customers, consolidation of customers,  trend of communications companies to out-source non-core services, dependence on and requirement to recruit qualified employees, labor costs, need to retain key management personnel, lack of success of our clients’ products or services, the Company’s productivity and utilization, a pending securities suit, risks related to our contracts, decreases in numbers of vendors used by clients or potential clients, inability to effectively manage growth, risks associated with advanced technologies, highly competitive markets, foreign exchange risks and other risks relating to conducting business outside North America, lack of a significant international presence, geopolitical military conditions, interruption to our business, and increasing costs of or interruptions in telephone and data services, a volatile stock price, compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 requirements.  Readers are encouraged to review Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Risk Factors and all other disclosures appearing in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008, and subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 


 

STARTEK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

2009

 

2008

 

Revenue

 

$

73,290

 

$

65,467

 

$

144,001

 

$

130,050

 

Cost of services

 

60,161

 

57,163

 

120,149

 

112,279

 

Gross profit

 

13,129

 

8,304

 

23,852

 

17,771

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

10,889

 

10,227

 

20,581

 

20,317

 

Impairment losses and restructuring charges

 

—

 

5,500

 

6,437

 

5,608

 

Operating income (loss)

 

2,240

 

(7,423

)

(3,166

)

(8,154

)

Net interest and other (expense) income

 

(103

)

90

 

(178

)

400

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

 

2,137

 

(7,333

)

(3,344

)

(7,754

)

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

810

 

(2,745

)

(683

)

(2,763

)

Net income (loss) from continuing operations

 

1,327

 

(4,588

)

(2,661

)

(4,991

)

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

 

—

 

69

 

4,640

 

141

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

1,327

 

$

(4,519

)

$

1,979

 

$

(4,850

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net income (loss) per share from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations

 

$

0.09

 

$

(0.31

)

$

(0.18

)

$

(0.34

)

Discontinued operations

 

—

 

0.00

 

0.31

 

0.01

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

0.09

 

$

(0.31

)

$

0.13

 

$

(0.33

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted net income (loss) per share from:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations

 

$

0.09

 

$

(0.31

)

$

(0.18

)

$

(0.34

)

Discontinued operations

 

—

 

0.00

 

0.31

 

0.01

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

0.09

 

$

(0.31

)

$

0.13

 

$

(0.33

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

14,782

 

14,706

 

14,768

 

14,706

 

Diluted

 

14,812

 

14,706

 

14,779

 

14,706

 

 


 

STARTEK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS & STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

As of

 

 

 

June 30, 2009

 

December 31, 2008

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash, cash equivalents and investments

 

$

20,325

 

$

18,017

 

Trade accounts receivable

 

55,782

 

51,510

 

Other current assets

 

6,420

 

8,133

 

Total current assets

 

82,527

 

77,660

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

55,556

 

59,608

 

Other assets

 

8,868

 

9,596

 

Total assets

 

$

146,951

 

$

146,864

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other current liabilities

 

$

25,749

 

$

26,796

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

—

 

3,295

 

Total current liabilities

 

25,749

 

30,091

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt, less current portion

 

—

 

3,199

 

Other liabilities

 

8,959

 

6,555

 

Total liabilities

 

34,708

 

39,845

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

112,243

 

107,019

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

146,951

 

$

146,864

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2009

 

2008

 

2009

 

2008

 

Operating Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

1,327

 

$

(4,519

)

$

1,979

 

$

(4,850

)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation

 

3,787

 

4,685

 

7,798

 

9,085

 

Impairment losses

 

—

 

4,070

 

1,756

 

4,070

 

Non-cash compensation cost

 

472

 

241

 

937

 

614

 

Other, net

 

2

 

16

 

(1

)

16

 

Changes in operating assets & liabilities and other, net

 

(3,919

)

8,084

 

(5,945

)

658

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

1,669

 

12,577

 

6,524

 

9,593

 

Investing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from (purchases of) investments available for sale, net

 

1,491

 

(760

)

8,021

 

(1,430

)

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

 

(3,796

)

(8,787

)

(5,032

)

(12,733

)

Proceeds from the sale of discontinued operations

 

—

 

—

 

7,075

 

—

 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

 

(2,305

)

(9,547

)

10,064

 

(14,163

)

Financing Activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payments on borrowings

 

(6,054

)

(2,543

)

(6,855

)

(2,179

)

Other financing, net

 

(23

)

(14

)

13

 

(25

)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(6,077

)

(2,557

)

(6,842

)

(2,204

)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

 

444

 

(140

)

501

 

(570

)

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

(6,269

)

333

 

10,247

 

(7,344

)

Cash and cash equivalents (not including investments) at beginning of period

 

26,096

 

15,349

 

9,580

 

23,026

 

Cash and cash equivalents (not including investments) at end of period

 

$

19,827

 

$

15,682

 

$

19,827

 

$

15,682

 

 


 

STARTEK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP MEASURES

(Dollars in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

The information presented in this press release reports EBITDA, which we define as operating income plus impairment losses, restructuring charges and depreciation expense.  The following table provides a reconciliation of EBITDA to operating income calculated in accordance with GAAP.  This non-GAAP information should not be construed as an alternative to the reported results determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (GAAP).  It is provided solely to assist in an investor’s understanding of the above mentioned items on the comparability of the Company’s operations.  A reconciliation of the GAAP amounts to the non-GAAP amounts is shown below.

 

EBITDA:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

June 30, 2009

 

Operating income

 

$

2,240

 

Impairment losses and restructuring charges

 

—

 

Depreciation expense

 

3,787

 

EBITDA

 

$

6,027

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

$

73,290

 

 

 

 

 

EBITDA as a % of Revenue

 

8.2

%