EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm PRESS RELEASE Press Release

Exhibit 99.1

PRESS RELEASE

CMGI REPORTS FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR FIRST

QUARTER OF FISCAL 2008

Company Reports Improved Operating Income

Waltham, Mass. December 3, 2007—CMGI, Inc. (Nasdaq: CMGI) today reported financial results for its first quarter of fiscal year 2008, ended October 31, 2007.

Financial Summary

 

   

Net revenue of $274.7, a decrease of 3.1% compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2007

 

   

Operating income of $9.1 million, an increase of 80.9% compared to operating income in the year ago period

 

   

Income from continuing operations of $9.2 million, 5.1% lower than income from continuing operations in the same period last year

 

   

Net income of $8.6 million, 16.6% lower than net income in the same period last year

 

   

Non-GAAP operating income of $17.1 million, an increase of 66.4% from non-GAAP operating income in the first quarter of the prior year

 

   

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.19, compared to diluted earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.20 for the same period in the prior fiscal year (in each case, adjusted for the recent reverse stock split)

 

   

Diluted earnings per share including discontinued operations of $0.18, compared to diluted earnings per share including discontinued operations of $0.21 for the same period in the prior fiscal year (in each case, adjusted for the recent reverse stock split)

 

   

Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities at October 31, 2007 increased to $261.2 million from $222.2 million at October 31, 2006

First Quarter Consolidated Financial Results

“We reported good financial results in the quarter with revenue and profitability in line with or better than our expectations,” said Joseph C. Lawler, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of CMGI. “Revenue was expectedly lower compared with last year due to two specific previously announced client programs that were discontinued, however we are very pleased with the growth we are seeing from other client engagements. Excluding those discontinued programs, revenue grew by approximately 15% compared to the year ago period. Gross margin performance was higher than expected, driven by work mix, continuous improvement initiatives and higher volumes for certain client programs.”

“In addition, we continued to make operational progress this quarter,” added Lawler. “Our sales and marketing efforts are progressing, our shared services model is having an impact and the implementation of our IT platform is on track. We continued to make planned investments in our business that should enable us to reach our long-term objectives.”

CMGI reported net revenue of $274.7 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2007, a 3.1% decrease compared to net revenue of $283.6 million for the same period one year ago. Gross profit for the quarter increased 30.0% to $39.1 million from $30.0 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2007, primarily due to favorable product mix especially within the company’s Europe and Asia operations as well as efficiencies from continuous improvement initiatives and higher volumes for certain client programs. Gross margin increased to 14.2% in the first quarter of fiscal 2008, compared to 10.6% in the first quarter of fiscal 2007.


Selling, General and Administrative expense, including restructuring and amortization of stock compensation for the first quarter was $29.9 million compared to $25.0 million in the first quarter of the prior period. The increase in SG&A was primarily due to planned investment in the company’s IT infrastructure and restructuring related expense of $1.6 million in the quarter associated with a restructuring action taken in North America.

Operating income was $9.1 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 compared to operating income of $5.1 million in the prior period, an improvement of 80.9%. The operating income improvement for the first quarter of 2008 was a result of improved gross margins during the quarter.

For the first quarter, CMGI reported income from continuing operations of $9.2 million, or $0.19 diluted earnings per share, compared to income from continuing operations of $9.7 million, or $0.20 diluted earnings per share, for the same period in the prior fiscal year (in each case, adjusted for the recent reverse stock split).

Including income (losses) from discontinued operations, CMGI reported net income of $8.6 million or $0.18 diluted earnings per share (after giving effect to the recent reverse stock split), compared to net income of $10.3 million or $0.21 diluted earnings per share (after giving effect to the recent reverse stock split) for the same period in the prior fiscal year. Net income for the quarter reflects improved operating income performance primarily offset by an increase in income tax expense. Income tax expense for the first quarter of 2008 was $2.1 million. This compares to a tax benefit of $1.4 million in the first quarter of 2007, which was primarily a result of a reduction in valuation allowance for certain net operating losses in Europe.

Excluding net charges related to depreciation, restructuring and amortization of intangibles and stock-based compensation, non-GAAP operating income was $17.1 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2008, a 66.4% improvement compared with non-GAAP operating income of $10.2 million for the same period in fiscal 2007.

As of October 31, 2007, CMGI had working capital of approximately $294.9 million compared with $282.5 million at October 31, 2006. Included in working capital as of October 31, 2007 were cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaling $261.2 million compared to $222.2 million at October 31, 2006.

“The transformation of our business into a global leader in supply chain services is ongoing and our long-term goals are unchanged,” continued Lawler. “Looking forward, the market for supply chain services is strong and we continue to focus on our target vertical markets as well as expansion of new higher margin solutions. We also continue to invest in our business to drive operational improvements and increase long-term profitability. As we move forward, we are prepared for the work ahead of us to complete our transformation and have our business running optimally.”

Outlook

The Company continues to expect revenue of $1.10 billion to $1.15 billion and operating income to be approximately 2.0% to 2.5% of revenue in fiscal 2008, before any restructuring. Restructuring for fiscal 2008 is expected to be $5 million to $8 million.

Stock Repurchase Program Update

The Company also announced that during the first quarter ended October 31, 2007, it repurchased 568,000 shares (after giving effect to the recent reverse stock split) for aggregate consideration of $8.0 million. These purchases were made in open market transactions under the Company’s stock


repurchase program which was announced on September 25, 2007 and pursuant to which the Company has authorized the repurchase of up to $50 million of common stock over an 18-month period.

Conference Call Information

CMGI will hold a conference call to discuss its fiscal 2008 first quarter results at 5:00 PM Eastern Time on December 3, 2007. Investors can listen to the conference call on the Internet at www.cmgi.com/investor. To listen to the live call, go to the Web site at least 15 minutes prior to the start time to download and install the necessary audio software.

Non-GAAP Information

The Company believes that its non-GAAP measure of operating income/(loss) (“non-GAAP operating income/(loss)”) provides investors with a useful supplemental measure of the Company’s operating performance by excluding the impact of non-cash charges and restructuring activities. Each of the excluded items was excluded because they may be considered to be of a non-operational or non-cash nature. Historically, CMGI has recorded significant impairment and restructuring charges. These charges, as well as charges related to depreciation, amortization of intangible assets and stock-based compensation, have been excluded for the purpose of enhancing the understanding by both management and investors of the underlying baseline operating results and trends of the business, which management uses to evaluate our financial performance for purposes of planning and forecasting future periods. Non-GAAP operating income/(loss) does not have any standardized definition and, therefore, is unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other reporting companies. Non-GAAP operating income/(loss) should not be evaluated in isolation of, or as a substitute for, the Company’s financial results prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles. The Company’s usage of non-GAAP operating income/(loss), and the underlying methodology in excluding certain charges, is not necessarily an indication of the results of operations that may be expected in the future, or that the Company will not, in fact, incur such charges in future periods. A table reconciling CMGI’s non-GAAP operating income/(loss) to its GAAP operating income/(loss) and its GAAP net income/(loss) is included in the statement of operations information in this release.

About CMGI

CMGI, Inc. (Nasdaq: CMGI), through its subsidiary ModusLink, provides industry-leading global supply chain management services and solutions that help businesses market, sell and distribute their products around the world. In addition, CMGI’s venture capital business, @Ventures, invests in a variety of technology ventures. For additional information, see www.cmgi.com.

This release contains forward-looking statements, which address a variety of subjects including, for example, expected revenues, gross margins to be achieved and restructuring charges to be incurred in fiscal 2008, the further execution of CMGI’s strategic business plan and impact of that plan, prospects for growth, the expected impact of strategic initiatives and financial performance. All statements other than statements of historical fact, including without limitation, those with respect to CMGI’s goals, plans, expectations and strategies set forth herein are forward-looking statements. The following important factors and uncertainties, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements: CMGI’s success, including its


ability to improve its cash position, expand its operations and revenues, lower its costs, improve its gross margins, sustain profitability, reach its long-term objectives and operate optimally, depends on its ability to execute on its business strategy and the continued and increased demand for and market acceptance of its services; global economic conditions, especially in the technology sector; demand for our clients’ products; CMGI’s management may face strain on managerial and operational resources as they try to oversee the expanded operations; CMGI may not be able to expand its operations in accordance with its business strategy; CMGI’s cash balances may not be sufficient to allow CMGI to meet all of its business and investment goals; CMGI may experience difficulties integrating technologies, operations and personnel in accordance with its business strategy; CMGI derives a significant portion of its revenue from a small number of customers and the loss of any of those customers could significantly damage CMGI’s financial condition and results of operations; ModusLink frequently sells to its supply chain management clients on a purchase order basis rather than pursuant to contracts with minimum purchase requirements, and therefore its sales are subject to demand variability; risks inherent with conducting international operations; the mergers and acquisitions and IPO markets are inherently unpredictable and liquidity events for companies in the venture capital portfolio may not occur; and increased competition and technological changes in the markets in which CMGI competes. For a detailed discussion of cautionary statements that may affect CMGI’s future results of operations and financial results, please refer to CMGI’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including CMGI’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. Forward-looking statements represent management’s current expectations and are inherently uncertain. We do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements made by us.

Contacts:

Investors-Financial

Steven G. Crane

Chief Financial Officer

781-663-5012

ir@cmgi.com

or

Media

Bob Joyce

Financial Dynamics

617-747-3620

bob.joyce@fd.com


CMGI, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     October 31,
2007
   October 31,
2006
     

Assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 202,464    $ 130,280

Available-for-sale securities

     990      1,756

Short-term investments

     57,750      90,200

Trade accounts receivable, net

     212,214      201,602

Inventories, net

     70,999      93,832

Prepaid and other current assets

     12,151      14,323

Current assets of discontinued operations

     50      103
             

Total current assets

     556,618      532,096
             

Property and equipment, net

     58,255      50,003

Investments in affiliates

     35,191      24,461

Goodwill

     178,077      181,388

Intangible assets, net

     10,970      15,334

Other assets

     9,604      2,981

Non-current assets of discontinued operations

     —        14
             
   $ 848,715    $ 806,277
             

Liabilities:

     

Current portion of capital lease obligations

   $ 477    $ 341

Revolving line of credit

     24,786      —  

Accounts payable

     175,066      181,509

Current portion of accrued restructuring

     5,601      4,679

Accrued income taxes

     1,950      6,328

Accrued expenses

     47,710      50,593

Other current liabilities

     2,667      2,775

Current liabilities of discontinued operations

     3,472      3,326
             

Total current liabilities

     261,729      249,551
             

Revolving line of credit

     —        24,786

Long-term portion of accrued restructuring

     4,863      5,755

Long-term portion of capital leases obligations

     202      488

Other long-term liabilities

     21,661      13,010

Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations

     1,035      3,315
             
     27,761      47,354

Stockholders’ equity

     559,225      509,372
             
   $ 848,715    $ 806,277
             


CMGI, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

    

Three months ended

October 31,

 
     2007     2006     Change  

Net revenue

   $ 274,740     $ 283,636     (3.1 %)

Cost of revenue

     235,676       253,593     (7.1 %)
                      

Gross profit

     39,064       30,043     30.0 %
                      

Gross Margin

     14.2 %     10.6 %  

Operating expenses:

      

Selling

     3,885       3,765     3.2 %

General and administrative

     23,655       20,206     17.1 %

Amortization of intangibles

     762       1,206     (36.8 %)

Restructuring, net

     1,623       (187 )   (967.9 %)
                      

Total operating expenses

     29,925       24,990     19.7 %
                      

Operating income

     9,139       5,053     80.9 %

Other income (expenses):

      

Interest income

     2,988       2,192     36.3 %

Interest expense

     (614 )     (604 )   1.7 %

Other gains (losses), net

     (365 )     922     (139.6 %)

Equity in income of affiliates

     231       736     (68.6 %)
                      

Total other income

     2,240       3,246     (31.0 %)
                      

Income from continuing operations before taxes

     11,379       8,299     37.1 %

Income tax expense (benefit)

     2,139       (1,440 )   (248.5 %)
                      

Income from continuing operations

     9,240       9,739     (5.1 %)

Discontinued operations, net of income taxes:

      

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     (630 )     588     (207.1 %)
                      

Net Income

   $ 8,610     $ 10,327     (16.6 %)
                      

Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share:

      

Earnings from continuing operations

   $ 0.19     $ 0.20     (5.0 %)

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

   $ (0.01 )   $ 0.01     (200.0 %)
                      

Net earnings

   $ 0.18     $ 0.21     (14.3 %)
                      

Shares used in computing basic earnings (loss) per share

     48,052       48,438    
                  

Shares used in computing diluted earnings (loss) per share

     48,313       48,572    
                  


CMGI, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Information

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three months ended  
     October 31,
2007
    October 31,
2006
 
    

Net revenue:

    

Americas

   $ 84,183     $ 106,165  

Asia

     86,712       66,447  

Europe

     103,845       111,024  
                
   $ 274,740     $ 283,636  
                

Operating income (loss):

    

Americas

   $ 3,216     $ 5,446  

Asia

     13,016       6,973  

Europe

     (2,181 )     (3,427 )
                
     14,051       8,992  

Other

     (4,912 )     (3,939 )
                
   $ 9,139     $ 5,053  
                

Non-GAAP operating income (loss):

    

Americas

   $ 6,356     $ 6,770  

Asia

     15,342       8,807  

Europe

     (565 )     (2,081 )
                
     21,133       13,496  

Other

     (4,081 )     (3,251 )
                
   $ 17,052     $ 10,245  
                

Note: Non-GAAP operating income represents total operating income, excluding net charges related to depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation and restructuring.

Reconciliations of Non-GAAP measures:

TABLE RECONCILING NON-GAAP OPERATING INCOME TO GAAP OPERATING INCOME AND NET INCOME

 

NON-GAAP Operating income

   $ 17,052     $ 10,245  

Adjustments:

    

Depreciation

     (4,151 )     (2,903 )

Amortization of intangible assets

     (762 )     (1,206 )

Stock-based compensation

     (1,377 )     (1,270 )

Restructuring, net

     (1,623 )     187  
                

GAAP Operating income

   $ 9,139     $ 5,053  
                

Other income, net

     2,240       3,246  

Income tax expense (benefit)

     2,139       (1,440 )

Income (loss) from discontinued operations

     (630 )     588  
                

Net income

   $ 8,610     $ 10,327  
                

TABLE RECONCILING ADJUSTED REVENUE GROWTH

    

Revenue (GAAP)

   $ 274,740     $ 283,636  

Less revenue from two previously announced discontinued programs

     (1,607 )     (46,569 )
                

Adjusted Revenue

   $ 273,133     $ 237,067  
                

Q1 Fiscal 2008 vs. Q1 Fiscal 2007

    

GAAP change in revenue

     (3.1 %)  

Adjusted change in revenue

     15.2 %