Exhibit 99.1
NEWS RELEASE
| Contact: |
Jim Sheehan | Martha Schaefer | ||
| SeaChange PR | SeaChange IR | |||
| 1-978-897-0100 x3064 | 1-978-897-0100 x3030 | |||
| jim.sheehan@schange.com | martha.schaefer@schange.com |
SEACHANGE INTERNATIONAL ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER
FISCAL 2009 RESULTS
| • | Total revenues 17% higher year-over-year |
| • | Profitable quarter includes $2 million of shares repurchased |
| • | Realignment of operating segments highlights strength of software |
ACTON, Mass. (May 29, 2008) – SeaChange International, Inc. (NASDAQ: SEAC), a leading provider of software and hardware solutions for video-on-demand (VOD) television, announced financial results for its fiscal 2009 first quarter ended April 30, 2008. Total revenues for the quarter were $45.3 million which was $6.5 million or 17% higher than total revenues of $38.8 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2008. Net income for the first quarter was $0.3 million, or $0.01 per share, compared with a net loss of $4.6 million or, $0.16 per share, for the same period last year.
The Company ended the first quarter of fiscal 2009 with cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $79.0 million and no debt compared with $87.9 million and no debt at the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008. Net income and non-cash expenses for depreciation, amortization and stock compensation totaling $3.5 million was more than offset by higher accounts receivable relating to the timing of product shipments during the quarter. In addition, the Company repurchased 283,000 shares of its common stock during the quarter at a cost of $2.0 million under its previously disclosed stock buyback program.
Beginning with this year’s first quarter, the Company has realigned the financial reporting for its business segments to reflect the increasing importance and size of its portfolio of software products along with the growth of business and operations of the Company’s U.K. subsidiary, On Demand Group Ltd. (ODG). The Company’s new reporting segments are Software, which includes the Company’s Advertising, VOD, Middleware and Broadcast
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software; Servers & Storage, which includes the Company’s VOD and Broadcast server product lines; and Media Services, which includes ODG. Financial results for this year’s first quarter along with comparably prepared financial results for last year’s first quarter are included with this release.
On a segment basis, total revenues in the first quarter from the Company’s Software segment was $30.1 million, which is $4.2 million or 16% higher than related revenues in the first quarter of last year. Year-over-year revenue growth in the Software segment was driven by increased SeaChange Axiom-related revenue for North American service providers and higher VOD software revenue for hospitality customers. The Servers and Storage segment generated $11.3 million in revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2009, which is $2.7 million or 31% higher than revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2008. This year-over-year increase in revenue was primarily the result of increased VOD server shipments to North American service providers, as well as higher Broadcast server revenue from Europe and Asia. Media Services revenue for this year’s first quarter of $4.0 million was $0.4 million or 8% lower than the first quarter of last year due primarily to lower ODG professional services revenue from certain Latin American customers.
“We are delighted that we have begun fiscal 2009 with a profitable first quarter which marks the third consecutive quarter of profitability for SeaChange,” commented Bill Styslinger, President & CEO, SeaChange International. “We are particularly encouraged by our solid top-line performance this quarter as historically the first quarter has generally been challenging. North American service provider spending for our VOD server and software products continues to be strong, driving gross margins to 50% for the quarter, the first time this level has been achieved in nearly two years.”
Styslinger continued, “We have also revised our financial reporting for our business segments this quarter into three separate business units focusing ostensibly on our hardware, software and media services product offerings. We made this change primarily to allow investors to better appreciate the magnitude of our Software business and its contribution to the overall financial performance of SeaChange. With over 60% of the Company’s revenue coming from our software products and services this quarter, SeaChange has clearly transformed itself into a leading software supplier to the growing digital television industry.”
Commenting on guidance for the remainder of fiscal 2009, Styslinger noted, “We expect that fiscal 2009 revenue will be approximately 10% higher than fiscal 2008 and that we will be profitable for the second quarter and full year for fiscal 2009. Our confidence stems from expected continued strong spending throughout fiscal 2009 by North America-based cable
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television companies, as well as cost containment relative to selling, general and administrative expenses.”
The Company will discuss its financial results and business outlook in more detail today during its webcast conference call at 5:00 p.m. EDT, which will be available live and archived at www.schange.com/IR/.
About SeaChange International
SeaChange International, Inc. is a world leader in digital video systems, spanning broadcast and broadband. Its powerful server and software systems enable television operators to provide new On Demand services and to gain greater efficiencies in advertising and content delivery. With its Emmy-winning MediaCluster® technology, thousands of SeaChange systems are helping broadband, broadcast and satellite television companies to streamline operations, expand services and increase revenues. SeaChange is headquartered in Acton, Massachusetts and has product development, support and sales offices throughout the world. Visit www.schange.com.
Safe Harbor Provision
Any statements contained in this press release that do not describe historical facts, including without limitation statements concerning expected future performance, product introductions and general market conditions, may constitute forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any such forward-looking statements contained herein are based on current expectations, but are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. The factors that could cause actual future results to differ materially from current expectations include the following: the continued growth, development and acceptance of the video-on-demand market; the loss of one of the Company’s large customers; the cancellation or deferral of purchases of the Company’s products; a decline in demand or average selling price for the Company’s broadband products; the Company’s ability to manage its growth; the Company’s ability to protect its intellectual property rights and the expenses that may be incurred by the Company to protect its intellectual property rights; an unfavorable result in any future litigation; content providers limiting the scope of content licensed for use in the video-on-demand market; the Company’s ability to introduce new products or enhancements to existing products; the Company’s dependence on certain sole source suppliers and third-party manufacturers; the Company’s ability to compete in its marketplace; the Company’s ability to respond to changing technologies; the risks associated with international sales; the performance of companies in which the Company has made equity investments, including Casa Systems; the ability of the Company to integrate businesses acquired by the Company; changes in the regulatory environment; the Company’s ability to hire and retain highly skilled employees; any additional tax liabilities that the company may be subject to; and system errors, failures or disruptions.
Further information on factors that could cause actual results to differ from those anticipated is detailed in various publicly available documents made by the Company from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to, those appearing at Item 1A under the caption “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Commission on April 14, 2008. Any forward-looking statements should be considered in light of those factors. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak as of the date they are made. The Company disclaims any obligation to publicly update or revise any such statements to reflect any change in Company expectations or events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements may be based, or that may affect the likelihood that actual results may differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.
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*SeaChange and MediaCluster are registered trademarks of SeaChange International, Inc. SeaChange Axiom is a trademark of SeaChange International, Inc.
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SeaChange International, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations – Unaudited
(in thousands, except per share data)
| Three months ended | ||||||||
| April 30, 2008 |
April 30, 2007 |
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| Revenues |
$ | 45,384 | $ | 38,844 | ||||
| Cost of revenues |
22,622 | 21,027 | ||||||
| Gross profit |
22,762 | 17,817 | ||||||
| Operating expenses: |
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| Research and development |
10,476 | 10,337 | ||||||
| Selling and marketing |
6,423 | 5,785 | ||||||
| General and administrative |
5,111 | 4,903 | ||||||
| Amortization of intangibles |
396 | 797 | ||||||
| 22,406 | 21,822 | |||||||
| Income (loss) from operations |
356 | (4,005 | ) | |||||
| Interest income and gains on sales of marketable securities, net |
695 | 467 | ||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes and equity income in earnings of affiliates |
1,051 | (3,538 | ) | |||||
| Income tax provision |
(425 | ) | (1,263 | ) | ||||
| Equity (loss) income in earnings of affiliates |
(283 | ) | 218 | |||||
| Net income (loss) |
$ | 343 | $ | (4,583 | ) | |||
| Basic income (loss) per share |
$ | 0.01 | $ | (0.16 | ) | |||
| Diluted income (loss) per share |
$ | 0.01 | $ | (0.16 | ) | |||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding: |
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| Basic |
30,477 | 29,389 | ||||||
| Diluted |
30,817 | 29,389 | ||||||
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SeaChange International, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except per share data)
| April 30, 2008 | January 31, 2008 | |||||||
| Assets | (Unaudited) | |||||||
| Current assets: |
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| Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 52,147 | $ | 63,359 | ||||
| Marketable securities |
20,065 | 19,266 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net |
48,579 | 35,743 | ||||||
| Inventories, net |
16,626 | 14,315 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
3,265 | 2,656 | ||||||
| Total current assets |
140,682 | 135,339 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net |
27,491 | 28,066 | ||||||
| Marketable securities |
6,749 | 5,272 | ||||||
| Investments in affiliates |
13,227 | 12,668 | ||||||
| Intangible assets, net |
6,317 | 6,809 | ||||||
| Goodwill |
29,398 | 29,471 | ||||||
| Other assets |
322 | 271 | ||||||
| Total assets |
$ | 224,186 | $ | 217,896 | ||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity |
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| Current liabilities: |
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| Accounts payable |
$ | 12,172 | $ | 9,636 | ||||
| Income taxes payable |
585 | 1,625 | ||||||
| Other accrued expenses |
8,915 | 17,387 | ||||||
| Customer deposits |
1,152 | 1,259 | ||||||
| Deferred revenues |
24,685 | 19,103 | ||||||
| Deferred tax liabilities |
92 | 93 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities |
47,601 | 49,103 | ||||||
| Distribution and losses in excess of investment |
1,746 | 1,458 | ||||||
| Deferred tax liabilities and income taxes payable |
2,060 | 1,933 | ||||||
| Total liabilities |
51,407 | 52,494 | ||||||
| Stockholders’ equity: |
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| Common stock, $0.01 par value; 30,867,640 and 29,904,311 shares issued and outstanding at April 30, 2008 and January 31, 2008, respectively |
312 | 299 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital |
200,920 | 191,627 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit |
(28,404 | ) | (28,747 | ) | ||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive gain |
1,933 | 2,223 | ||||||
| Treasury stock, at cost; shares 322,459 and 39,784 at April 30, 2008 and January 31, 2008, respectively |
(1,982 | ) | — | |||||
| Total stockholders’ equity |
172,779 | 165,402 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity |
$ | 224,186 | $ | 217,896 | ||||
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SeaChange International, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Operating Segments – Unaudited
(in thousands)
| Three months ended | ||||||||
| April 30, 2008 |
April 30, 2007 |
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| Software |
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| Revenue: |
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| Products |
$ | 19,153 | $ | 15,337 | ||||
| Services |
10,910 | 10,491 | ||||||
| Total revenue |
30,063 | 25,828 | ||||||
| Gross profit |
16,496 | 14,087 | ||||||
| Operating expenses: |
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| Research and development |
8,187 | 7,042 | ||||||
| Selling and marketing |
3,720 | 3,208 | ||||||
| Amortization of intangibles |
364 | 537 | ||||||
| 12,271 | 10,787 | |||||||
| Income from operations |
$ | 4,225 | $ | 3,300 | ||||
| Servers and Storage |
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| Revenue: |
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| Products |
$ | 7,841 | $ | 5,591 | ||||
| Services |
3,466 | 3,042 | ||||||
| Total revenue |
11,307 | 8,633 | ||||||
| Gross profit |
5,599 | 3,096 | ||||||
| Operating expenses: |
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| Research and development |
2,289 | 3,295 | ||||||
| Selling and marketing |
2,673 | 2,516 | ||||||
| 4,962 | 5,811 | |||||||
| Income (loss) from operations |
$ | 637 | $ | (2,715 | ) | |||
| Media Services |
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| Service revenue |
$ | 4,014 | $ | 4,383 | ||||
| Gross profit |
667 | 634 | ||||||
| Operating expenses: |
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| Selling and marketing |
30 | 61 | ||||||
| General and administrative |
815 | 585 | ||||||
| Amortization of intangibles |
32 | 260 | ||||||
| 877 | 906 | |||||||
| Loss from operations |
$ | (210 | ) | $ | (272 | ) | ||
| Unallocated Corporate |
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| Operating expenses: |
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| General and administrative |
$ | 4,296 | $ | 4,318 | ||||
| Total unallocated corporate expenses |
$ | 4,296 | $ | 4,318 | ||||
| Consolidated income (loss) from operations |
$ | 356 | $ | (4,005 | ) | |||
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