-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, MWlLpX7Up6ZV2959lz3js0V0oLZBhBBm07PQTQuMgOEF85G5OwgAZRwQworRLXIA k/PcfBKABrK5VCC/X1rD8Q== 0001144204-06-043693.txt : 20061026 0001144204-06-043693.hdr.sgml : 20061026 20061026105156 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001144204-06-043693 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 4 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20061026 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20061026 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20061026 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BANKRATE INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001080866 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-BUSINESS SERVICES, NEC [7389] IRS NUMBER: 650423422 STATE OF INCORPORATION: FL FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-25681 FILM NUMBER: 061164660 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 11811 US HIGHWAY ONE STREET 2: STE 101 CITY: N PALM BEACH STATE: FL ZIP: 33408 BUSINESS PHONE: 5616277330 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 11811 US HIGHWAY ONE STREET 2: STE 101 CITY: N PALM BEACH STATE: FL ZIP: 33408 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ILIFE COM INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 20000329 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: INTELLIGENT LIFE CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19990301 8-K 1 v055657_8-k.htm
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
 
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
 
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 26, 2006
 
LOGO
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Florida
0-25681
65-0423422
(State or other jurisdiction
(Commission
(IRS Employer
of Incorporation)
File Number)
Identification No.)
 
11760 U.S. Highway One
Suite 500
North Palm Beach, Florida
(Address of principal executive offices)
33408
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (561) 630-2400
 
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the Registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
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¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 

 
 

 

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
On October 26, 2006, Bankrate, Inc. (the “Company”) announced via press release the Company’s results for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2006. A copy of the Company’s press release is included herein as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.

The information furnished under Item 2.02 of this Current Report, including the Exhibit attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.

Item 9.01.  Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d)  
Exhibits.
 
99.1
Text of press release of Bankrate, Inc. regarding financial results for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2006, dated October 26, 2006.
 

 
SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
  BANKRATE, INC.
   
   
Date: October 26, 2006
by: /s/ EDWARD J. DIMARIA
 
            Edward J. DiMaria
 
            Senior Vice President
 
            Chief Financial Officer


 
 

 

 
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Exhibit 99.1

www.bankrate.com

For more information contact:
Edward J. DiMaria
SVP, Chief Financial Officer
edimaria@bankrate.com
 
(917) 368-8608

Bruce J. Zanca
SVP, Chief Communications/Marketing Officer
bzanca@bankrate.com
 
(917) 368-8648
 
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
Reminder -- Conference Call and Webcast Today at 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time
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BANKRATE ANNOUNCES THIRD QUARTER 2006 FINANCIAL RESULTS

Company Reports Q3 Revenue up 58% to $19.5 million
Delivers GAAP DILUTED EPS of $0.07 and NON-GAAP(1) DILUTED EPS
of $0.21

NEW YORK, NY - October 26, 2006 - Bankrate, Inc. (NASDAQ: RATE), today reported financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2006. Total revenue increased by 58% to $19.5 million over the $12.4 million reported in the third quarter of 2005. GAAP earnings per diluted share (“EPS”) were $0.07 for the third quarter 2006 compared to $0.16 in the third quarter 2005. Current results include a $0.09 per share charge attributable to the American Interbanc, LLC settlement and a $0.05 per share expense for stock compensation. Non-GAAP EPS for the quarter, excluding the $1.7 million stock compensation expense and $3.0 million legal settlement charge, were $0.21 for the current quarter compared to $0.16 in the third quarter 2005. Included in both the GAAP and non-GAAP EPS results for the quarter is a legal expense of $675,000, which represents a $0.02 per share.

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) on a GAAP basis, including the legal settlement charge and stock compensation expense, were $1.5 million compared to $4.2 million in the third quarter of 2005. EBITDA on a non-GAAP basis, excluding the $3.0 million legal settlement


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charge and $1.7 million stock compensation expense, were $6.2 million, an increase of 48% over the $4.2 million reported in the third quarter 2005. Third quarter 2006 GAAP and non-GAAP EBITDA results also include the $675,000 in legal expense.

“Our core business remained strong during the quarter, performing in line with our expectations” said Thomas R. Evans, President and CEO of Bankrate, Inc. “With the exception of FastFind, we continue to demonstrate the elasticity and leverage of our business model. We are working to improve this part of our business and remain confident that it will provide a meaningful contribution in 2007,” added Mr. Evans.

The Company recorded a charge of $3.0 million during the quarter attributable to settlement of the 2002 American Interbanc lawsuit. The Company admitted no wrongdoing in connection with the settlement and chose to settle the lawsuit rather to avoid an expensive and prolonged trial that would divert management's attention from operating the business.

Third Quarter Financial Results
 
Total revenue for the quarter was $19.5 million, an increase of 58%, or $7.1 million, over the $12.4 million reported in the corresponding period last year.

 
·
Online publishing revenue for the third quarter of $15.8 million was 41% or $4.6 million higher than the $11.2 million reported in the third quarter of 2005. Revenue generated by FastFind, acquired in December 2005, is included in the online publishing segment results for fiscal 2006.

 
·
Graphic advertising increased 39% to $9.2 million in the third quarter of 2006 compared to $6.6 million in the third quarter of 2005.

 
·
Hyperlink revenue grew 58% to $6.6 million in the third quarter of 2006 compared to $4.2 million the same quarter last year, with deposits contributing approximately 44% in 2006 compared to 21% in 2005.

 
·
Print publishing and licensing revenue for the third quarter was $3.7 million, an increase of $2.5 million, compared to the $1.2 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2005. Revenue generated by


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Mortgage Market Information Services, Inc. (“MMIS”, acquired in December 2005) is included in the print publishing and licensing segment for fiscal 2006.

 
·
The gross margin in Q3 2006 was 71%, and the EBITDA margin was 32% (excluding stock compensation expense and the legal settlement charge), compared to 76% and 34%, respectively, in Q3 2005.

 
·
Page views for Q3 2006 were 126.7 million, up 17% compared to 107.8 million in Q3 2005, and up 10.6 million, or 9%, from 116.0 million in Q2 2006.

EBITDA on a GAAP basis for the third quarter was $1.5 million, including the $3.0 million legal settlement charge and $1.7 million stock compensation expense, compared to $4.2 million for the third quarter of 2005. EBITDA on a non-GAAP basis for the third quarter, excluding stock compensation expense and the legal settlement charge, was $6.2 million, an increase of 48% over the $4.2 million for the third quarter of 2005.

Net income on a GAAP basis for the third quarter was $1.2 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, including a $0.09 per diluted share legal settlement charge and $0.05 per diluted share expense for stock compensation, compared to $2.7 million, or $0.16 per diluted share in the same quarter in 2005. Net income on a non-GAAP basis, excluding stock compensation expense and the legal settlement charge, was $4.0 million or $0.21 per diluted share, representing an increase of $0.05 per share over the third quarter 2005 results of $2.7 million or $0.16 per diluted share.

Revised 2006 Guidance
 
Due to the performance of FastFind, the Company has lowered its 2006 guidance. The Company now expects revenue for the year to be between $79 and $80 million, and expects EBITDA, excluding non-cash stock compensation expense and the American Interbanc legal settlement of $3.0 million, to be between $27 and $28 million. The non-cash stock compensation expense charge is expected to be approximately $8.9 million dollars for the year.


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Recent Company Highlights

 
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On August 4, 2006, the Company completed the acquisition of three websites (Mortgage-calc.com, Mortgagecalc.com and Mortgagemath.com) owned and operated by East West
Mortgage, Inc. for $4.4 million in cash. Operating results for the three websites are reported in the online publishing segment.

 
·
On October 9, 2006, the Company entered into a Confidential Settlement Agreement with American Interbanc to resolve all matters related to the lawsuit against the Company filed in November 2002. The terms of agreement provide no admission of fault or wrongdoing on the part of the Company. Pursuant to the agreement, the Company made a $3.0 million cash payment to American Interbanc. In addition, the Company has agreed to certain terms which permit American Interbanc to advertise on the Company's website, www.bankrate.com.

 
·
Bankrate’s first, free-standing, Savings Guide print insert, sponsored by ELoan, appeared in over 1.1 million copies of USA Today.

 
·
Signed two new co-brand agreements with Motley Fool and Fox News. Bankrate will be the exclusive consumer rate provider for Fool.com and FOXNews.com

 
·
Signed four new newspapers to run Bankrate’s Mortgage Guide and added Bankrate’s Deposit Guide to eight existing customers

October 26, 2006 Conference Call Interactive Dial-In and Webcast Information:
To participate in the teleconference please call: 800-299-0433 Passcode: 87156571. International participants may dial: 617-801-9712 Passcode: 87156571. Please access at least 10 minutes prior to the time the conference is set to begin.

This call is being Webcast by CCBN and can be accessed at Bankrate’s Web site at www.bankrate.com/investor-relations/. The Webcast is also being distributed over CCBN’s Investor Distribution Network to both institutional and individual investors. Individual investors can listen to the call through CCBN’s individual investor center at www.fulldisclosure.com or by visiting any of the investor sites in CCBN’s Individual Investor Network. Institutional investors can access the call via CCBN’s password-protected event management site, StreetEvents (www.streetevents.com).
 
 
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Replay Information:
 
A replay of the conference call will be available beginning October 26, 2006, 1:00 p.m. ET/ 10:00 a.m. PT through November 2, 2006. To listen to the replay, call 888-286-8010 and enter 43743741.
 
Non-GAAP Measures
 
To supplement the Company’s financial statements presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), Bankrate uses non-GAAP measures of certain components of financial performance, including EBITDA, income from operations, income before income taxes, and net income, which are adjusted from results based on GAAP to exclude certain expenses, gains and losses. These non-GAAP measures are provided to enhance investors’ overall understanding of the Company’s current financial performance and its prospects for the future. Specifically, the Company believes the non-GAAP results provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain expenses, gains and losses that may not be indicative of its core operating results. In addition, because the Company has historically reported certain non-GAAP results to investors, the Company believes the inclusion of non-GAAP measures provides consistency in its financial reporting. These measures should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, GAAP results. The non-GAAP measures included in this press release have been reconciled to the nearest GAAP measure.
 
About Bankrate, Inc.
 
Bankrate, Inc. (Nasdaq:RATE) owns and operates Bankrate.com, a leading Internet consumer banking marketplace. Bankrate.com is a destination site of personal finance channels, including banking, investing, taxes, debt management and college finance. It is the leading aggregator of more than 300 financial products, including mortgages, credit cards, new and used auto loans, money market accounts and CDs, checking and ATM fees, home equity loans and online banking fees. Bankrate.com reviews more than 4,800 financial institutions in 575 markets in 50 states. In 2005, Bankrate.com had over 46 million unique visitors. Bankrate.com provides financial applications and information to a network of more than 75 partners, including Yahoo! (Nasdaq: YHOO), America Online (NYSE: TWX), The Wall Street Journal (NYSE: DJ) and The New York Times (NYSE: NYT). Bankrate.com's information is also distributed through more than 400 national and state publications. In addition to Bankrate.com, Bankrate, Inc. also owns and operates FastFind, an internet lead aggregator and MMIS/Interest.com, which publishes mortgage guides and financial rates and information.


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Certain matters included in the discussion above may be considered to be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company and members of our management team. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements made with respect to future revenue, revenue growth, market acceptance of our products, and profitability. Investors and 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. Important factors currently known to management that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include the following: our success depends on Internet advertising revenue, interest rate volatility, establishing and maintaining distribution arrangements, and increased acceptance of the Internet by consumers as a medium for obtaining financial product information; changes in, or interpretations of, accounting rules and regulations, such as expensing of stock options, could result in unfavorable accounting charges; changes in, or interpretations of, tax rules and regulations may adversely impact our effective tax rate; we use barter transactions which do not generate cash; our markets are highly competitive; our Web site may encounter technical problems and service interruptions; we rely on the protection of our intellectual property; we may face liability for information on our Web site; future government regulation of the Internet is uncertain and subject to change; we may be limited or restricted in the way we establish and maintain our online relationships by laws generally applicable to our business; our ownership is heavily concentrated; our success may depend on management and key employees; we may encounter difficulties with future acquisitions; our results of operations may fluctuate significantly; our stock price may be particularly volatile because of the industry we are in; and, if our common stock price drops significantly, we may be delisted from the Nasdaq National Market, which could eliminate the trading market for our common stock. These and additional important factors to be considered are set forth under "Item 1. Business - Risk Factors,'' "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations'' and in the other sections of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, as amended, and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results or expectations.
 
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-Financial Statements Follow-
 
 
(1)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, excluding stock compensation expense and the legal settlement charge.

 
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Bankrate, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
           
   
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
   
2006
 
2005
 
Assets
         
           
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
103,218,730
 
$
3,479,609
 
Accounts and notes receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of approximately
             
$2,130,000 at September 30, 2006 and $1,630,000 at December 31, 2005, respectively
   
13,994,299
   
8,838,879
 
Deferred income taxes, current portion
   
4,053,988
   
6,445,636
 
Insurance claim receivable
   
-
   
85,575
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
   
1,081,391
   
481,677
 
Total current assets
   
122,348,408
   
19,331,376
 
               
Furniture, fixtures and equipment, net
   
1,505,097
   
1,063,307
 
Deferred income taxes
   
1,371,851
   
28,769
 
Intangible assets, net
   
14,884,993
   
11,652,161
 
Goodwill
   
30,084,434
   
30,035,399
 
Other assets
   
783,343
   
442,211
 
               
Total assets
 
$
170,978,126
 
$
62,553,223
 
               
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
             
               
Liabilities:
             
Accounts payable
 
$
1,989,833
 
$
3,215,645
 
Accrued expenses
   
6,776,387
   
5,093,187
 
Deferred revenue
   
294,303
   
1,176,119
 
Other current liabilities
   
21,697
   
37,187
 
Total current liabilities
   
9,082,220
   
9,522,138
 
               
Other liabilities
   
209,256
   
178,133
 
               
Total liabilities
   
9,291,476
   
9,700,271
 
               
Stockholders' equity:
             
Preferred stock, 10,000,000 shares authorized and undesignated
   
-
   
-
 
Common stock, par value $.01 per share-- 100,000,000 shares authorized; 18,114,848 and
             
15,857,877 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively
   
181,148
   
158,579
 
Additional paid in capital
   
173,684,781
   
70,981,544
 
Accumulated deficit
   
(12,179,279
)
 
(18,287,171
)
Total stockholders' equity
   
161,686,650
   
52,852,952
 
               
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
$
170,978,126
 
$
62,553,223
 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
                   
   
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
Revenue:
 
2006
 
2005
 
2006
 
2005
 
Online publishing
 
$
15,777,141
 
$
11,214,265
 
$
46,858,127
 
$
31,684,841
 
Print publishing and licensing
   
3,709,277
   
1,157,758
   
12,083,093
   
3,474,061
 
Total revenue
   
19,486,418
   
12,372,023
   
58,941,220
   
35,158,902
 
Cost of revenue (1):
                         
Online publishing
   
2,648,944
   
1,902,520
   
8,356,396
   
5,365,122
 
Print publishing and licensing
   
3,358,281
   
1,116,943
   
10,673,649
   
3,295,487
 
Total cost of revenue
   
6,007,225
   
3,019,463
   
19,030,045
   
8,660,609
 
                           
Gross margin
   
13,479,193
   
9,352,560
   
39,911,175
   
26,498,293
 
                           
Operating expenses (1):
                         
Sales
   
1,392,424
   
943,594
   
3,728,615
   
2,756,038
 
Marketing
   
1,397,575
   
1,376,988
   
3,437,836
   
4,609,621
 
Product development
   
936,539
   
696,755
   
2,766,235
   
1,711,638
 
General and administrative
   
5,300,233
   
2,160,743
   
16,734,800
   
6,296,676
 
Legal settlement
   
3,000,000
   
-
   
3,000,000
   
-
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
631,573
   
180,811
   
1,753,988
   
578,385
 
     
12,658,344
   
5,358,891
   
31,421,474
   
15,952,358
 
Income from operations
   
820,849
   
3,993,669
   
8,489,701
   
10,545,935
 
Other income:
                         
Interest income
   
1,075,351
   
301,888
   
1,720,656
   
655,295
 
Insurance recovery in excess of costs and expenses
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
220,705
 
Total other income
   
1,075,351
   
301,888
   
1,720,656
   
876,000
 
                           
Income before income taxes
   
1,896,200
   
4,295,557
   
10,210,357
   
11,421,935
 
Provision for income taxes
   
656,116
   
1,632,312
   
4,102,465
   
4,340,336
 
Net income
 
$
1,240,084
 
$
2,663,245
 
$
6,107,892
 
$
7,081,599
 
                           
Basic and diluted net income per share:
                         
Basic
 
$
0.07
 
$
0.17
 
$
0.36
 
$
0.45
 
Diluted
 
$
0.07
 
$
0.16
 
$
0.35
 
$
0.42
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
                         
Basic
   
18,112,909
   
15,815,057
   
17,050,167
   
15,802,409
 
Diluted
   
18,238,675
   
17,109,385
   
17,552,836
   
16,762,149
 
                   
(1) Includes stock compensation expense as follows:
                 
Cost of revenue:
                 
Online publishing
 
$
289,546
 
$
-
 
$
786,542
 
$
-
 
Print publishing and licensing
   
39,984
   
-
   
107,806
   
-
 
Other expenses:
                         
Sales
   
215,980
   
-
   
543,017
   
-
 
Product development
   
111,644
   
-
   
358,276
   
-
 
General and administrative
   
1,085,803
   
-
   
4,909,810
   
-
 
   
$
1,742,957
 
$
-
 
$
6,705,451
 
$
-
 
 
 

 

Non-GAAP Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
 
                   
   
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
Revenue:
 
2006
 
2005
 
2006
 
2005
 
Online publishing
 
$
15,777,141
 
$
11,214,265
 
$
46,858,127
 
$
31,684,841
 
Print publishing and licensing
   
3,709,277
   
1,157,758
   
12,083,093
   
3,474,061
 
Total revenue
   
19,486,418
   
12,372,023
   
58,941,220
   
35,158,902
 
Cost of revenue:
                         
Online publishing
   
2,359,398
   
1,902,520
   
7,569,854
   
5,365,122
 
Print publishing and licensing
   
3,318,297
   
1,116,943
   
10,565,843
   
3,295,487
 
Total cost of revenue
   
5,677,695
   
3,019,463
   
18,135,697
   
8,660,609
 
                           
Gross margin
   
13,808,723
   
9,352,560
   
40,805,523
   
26,498,293
 
                           
Operating expenses:
                         
Sales
   
1,176,444
   
943,594
   
3,185,597
   
2,756,038
 
Marketing
   
1,397,575
   
1,376,988
   
3,437,836
   
4,609,621
 
Product development
   
824,895
   
696,755
   
2,407,959
   
1,711,638
 
General and administrative
   
4,214,430
   
2,160,743
   
11,824,990
   
6,296,676
 
Legal settlement (1)
   
3,000,000
   
-
   
3,000,000
   
-
 
Stock compensation expense (1)
   
1,742,957
   
-
   
6,705,452
   
-
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
631,573
   
180,811
   
1,753,988
   
578,385
 
     
12,987,874
   
5,358,891
   
32,315,822
   
15,952,358
 
Income from operations
   
820,849
   
3,993,669
   
8,489,701
   
10,545,935
 
Other income:
                         
Interest income
   
1,075,351
   
301,888
   
1,720,656
   
655,295
 
Insurance recovery in excess of costs and expenses
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
220,705
 
Total other income
   
1,075,351
   
301,888
   
1,720,656
   
876,000
 
                           
Income before income taxes
   
1,896,200
   
4,295,557
   
10,210,357
   
11,421,935
 
Provision for income taxes
   
656,116
   
1,632,312
   
4,102,465
   
4,340,336
 
Net income
 
$
1,240,084
 
$
2,663,245
 
$
6,107,892
 
$
7,081,599
 
                           
Basic and diluted net income per share:
                         
Basic
 
$
0.07
 
$
0.17
 
$
0.36
 
$
0.45
 
Diluted
 
$
0.07
 
$
0.16
 
$
0.35
 
$
0.42
 
Basic and diluted net income per share excluding stock 
                         
 compensation expense and legal settlement (1):
                         
Basic
 
$
0.22
 
$
0.17
 
$
0.70
 
$
0.45
 
Diluted
 
$
0.21
 
$
0.16
 
$
0.65
 
$
0.42
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
                         
Basic
   
18,112,909
   
15,815,057
   
17,050,167
   
15,802,409
 
Diluted
   
18,238,675
   
17,109,385
   
17,552,836
   
16,762,149
 
 
(1)
See reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures.
         

 

 

                   
   
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
Non-GAAP Measures Reconciliation (Unaudited):
 
2006
 
2005
 
2006
 
2005
 
                   
EBITDA-
                 
Income from operations
 
$
820,849
 
$
3,993,669
 
$
8,489,701
 
$
10,545,935
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
631,573
   
180,811
   
1,753,988
   
578,385
 
EBITDA
 
$
1,452,422
 
$
4,174,480
 
$
10,243,689
 
$
11,124,320
 
                           
EBITDA excluding stock compensation expense and legal settlement-
                         
Income from operations
 
$
820,849
 
$
3,993,669
 
$
8,489,701
 
$
10,545,935
 
Stock compensation expense
   
1,742,957
   
-
   
6,705,452
   
-
 
Legal settlement
   
3,000,000
   
-
   
3,000,000
   
-
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
631,573
   
180,811
   
1,753,988
   
578,385
 
EBITDA excluding stock compensation expense and legal settlement
 
$
6,195,379
 
$
4,174,480
 
$
19,949,141
 
$
11,124,320
 
                           
Net income excluding stock compensation expense and legal settlement-
                         
Net income
 
$
1,240,084
 
$
2,663,245
 
$
6,107,892
 
$
7,081,599
 
Stock compensation expense, net of tax
   
943,410
   
-
   
4,041,593
   
-
 
Legal settlement, net of tax
   
1,800,000
   
-
   
1,800,000
       
Net income excluding stock compensation expense and legal settlement
 
$
3,983,494
 
$
2,663,245
 
$
11,949,485
 
$
7,081,599
 
                           
Per basic share
 
$
0.22
 
$
0.17
 
$
0.70
 
$
0.45
 
Per diluted share
 
$
0.21
 
$
0.16
 
$
0.65
 
$
0.42
 
                           
Net income excluding stock compensation expense, legal settlement, and fees related to legal settlement
                         
Net income
 
$
1,240,084
                   
Stock compensation expense, net of tax
   
943,410
                   
Legal settlement, net of tax
   
1,800,000
                   
Legal settlement fees, net of tax
   
405,000
                   
Net income excluding stock compensation expense and legal settlement
 
$
4,388,494
                   
                           
Per basic share
 
$
0.24
                   
Per diluted share
 
$
0.23
                   
                           
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
                         
Basic
   
18,112,909
   
15,815,057
   
17,050,167
   
15,802,409
 
                           
Diluted
   
18,238,675
   
17,109,385
   
17,552,836
   
16,762,149
 
Impact of applying SFAS No. 123R
   
1,155,567
   
-
   
960,948
   
-
 
Diluted shares excluding impact of applying SFAS No 123R
   
19,394,242
   
17,109,385
   
18,513,784
   
16,762,149
 
                           
 
 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Operating Results
(Unaudited)
 
   
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
   
September 30, 2006
 
September 30, 2006
 
Revenue:
 
GAAP
 
Adjustments (2)
 
Non-GAAP
 
GAAP
 
Adjustments (2)
 
Non-GAAP
 
Online publishing
 
$
15,777,141
 
$
-
 
$
15,777,141
 
$
46,858,127
 
$
-
 
$
46,858,127
 
Print publishing and licensing
   
3,709,277
   
-
   
3,709,277
   
12,083,093
   
-
   
12,083,093
 
Total revenue
   
19,486,418
   
-
   
19,486,418
   
58,941,220
   
-
   
58,941,220
 
Cost of revenue:
                                     
Online publishing
   
2,648,944
   
(289,546
)
 
2,359,398
   
8,356,396
   
(786,542
)
 
7,569,854
 
Print publishing and licensing
   
3,358,281
   
(39,984
)
 
3,318,297
   
10,673,649
   
(107,806
)
 
10,565,843
 
Total cost of revenue
   
6,007,225
   
(329,530
)
 
5,677,695
   
19,030,045
   
(894,348
)
 
18,135,697
 
                                       
Gross margin
   
13,479,193
   
329,530
   
13,808,723
   
39,911,175
   
894,348
   
40,805,523
 
                                       
Operating expenses:
                                     
Sales
   
1,392,424
   
(215,980
)
 
1,176,444
   
3,728,615
   
(543,017
)
 
3,185,598
 
Marketing
   
1,397,575
   
-
   
1,397,575
   
3,437,836
   
-
   
3,437,836
 
Product development
   
936,539
   
(111,644
)
 
824,895
   
2,766,235
   
(358,276
)
 
2,407,959
 
General and administrative
   
5,300,233
   
(1,085,803
)
 
4,214,430
   
16,734,800
   
(4,909,810
)
 
11,824,990
 
Legal settlement
   
3,000,000
   
-
   
3,000,000
   
3,000,000
         
3,000,000
 
Stock compensation expense
   
-
   
1,742,957
   
1,742,957
   
-
   
6,705,451
   
6,705,451
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
631,573
   
-
   
631,573
   
1,753,988
   
-
   
1,753,988
 
     
12,658,344
   
329,530
   
12,987,874
   
31,421,474
   
894,348
   
32,315,822
 
Income from operations
   
820,849
   
-
   
820,849
   
8,489,701
   
-
   
8,489,701
 
Other income:
                                     
Interest income, net
   
1,075,351
   
-
   
1,075,351
   
1,720,656
   
-
   
1,720,656
 
Insurance recovery in excess of costs and expenses
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Total other income
   
1,075,351
   
-
   
1,075,351
   
1,720,656
   
-
   
1,720,656
 
                                       
Income before income taxes
   
1,896,200
   
-
   
1,896,200
   
10,210,357
   
-
   
10,210,357
 
Provision for income taxes
   
656,116
   
-
   
656,116
   
4,102,465
   
-
   
4,102,465
 
Net income
 
$
1,240,084
 
$
-
 
$
1,240,084
 
$
6,107,892
 
$
-
 
$
6,107,892
 
                                       
Basic and diluted net income per share:
                                     
Basic
 
$
0.07
 
$
-
 
$
0.07
 
$
0.36
 
$
-
 
$
0.36
 
Diluted
 
$
0.07
 
$
-
 
$
0.06
 
$
0.35
 
$
-
 
$
0.33
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
                                     
Basic
   
18,112,909
   
-
   
18,112,909
   
17,050,167
   
-
   
17,050,167
 
Diluted
   
18,238,675
   
1,155,567
   
19,394,242
   
17,552,836
   
960,948
   
18,513,784
 
 
(2)  Adjustments for the impact of applying SFAS No. 123R
           

 

 
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