Exhibit 99.1

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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 THIRD QUARTER

FISCAL 2009 RESULTS

 

   

Quarterly revenues of $52 million

 

   

Software-driven margin strength drives quarterly profit of $0.11 per share

 

   

Continued business strength expected for fourth quarter

 

   

Mobix acquisition expands Media Services segment into wireless sector

ACTON, Mass. (Nov. 25, 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 third quarter ended October 31, 2008. Total revenues for the quarter were $51.8 million, which was $2.8 million or 6% higher than total revenues of $49.0 million for the third quarter of last year. Net income for the third quarter was $3.4 million or $0.11 per share, compared with net income of $3.3 million or $0.11 per share for the same period last year.

Total revenues for the first nine months of fiscal 2009, ended October 31, 2008, were $147.9 million, which was $15.8 million or 12% higher than total revenues of $132.1 million, for the first nine months of fiscal 2008. Net income for the first nine months of fiscal 2009 was $5.2 million, or $0.17 per share, compared with a net loss of $9.1 million, or $0.31 per share, for the same period last year. The net loss for the first nine months of fiscal 2008 included $6.0 million or $0.20 per share of expenses in connection with cost reduction actions undertaken in the second quarter of last year.

The Company ended the third quarter of fiscal 2009 with cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities of $79.7 million and no debt compared with $78.1 million and no debt at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2009. Net income and non-cash expenses of $6.8 million were offset by capital expenditures of $2.8 million during the third quarter along with $1.9 million of higher inventory.

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Total revenues from the Company’s Software segment in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 were $37.6 million, which was $8.4 million or 29% higher than Software segment revenues generated in last year’s third quarter. The increase in Software segment revenues between years was attributable principally to software upgrade revenues from Comcast in connection with the execution during the quarter of a contract renewal with Comcast through 2009 for the purchase of the Company’s VOD products and services. In addition, year-over-year Software segment revenue growth was driven by higher Advertising Insertion revenues from U.S. cable television customers resulting from a continued increase in high definition television channel requirements.

The Servers and Storage segment generated revenues of $10.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2009, which was $5.7 million lower than revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2008. However, revenues for the first nine months of fiscal 2009 for the Servers and Storage business unit were $35.9 million, which was comparable to the $37.1 million of revenue for the first nine months of last year.

The Media Services operating segment revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 of $3.9 million was $0.1 million higher than comparable revenue from last year’s third quarter. Increased content services revenue in Germany, combined with new contracts from customers in Greece and Turkey, were essentially offset by changes in foreign exchange rates between years. Included in Media Services revenue in this year’s third quarter was a $0.5 million reduction in revenues due to the weakening of the British pound in this year’s third quarter compared to the same quarter last year.

“We are delighted to report another quarter of solid financial results marked by strong performance from our Software business,” said Bill Styslinger, President and CEO, SeaChange International. “The third quarter also included the renewal of our VOD master purchase agreement with Comcast through 2009, further cementing our relationship with the world’s largest service provider of VOD.”

Styslinger continued, “Margin strength derived from record revenues from our Software segment combined with continued diligent management of operating expenses drove improved sequential profitability and positive cash flow in the quarter. We continue to maintain a solid balance sheet with ample liquidity for future investments in the business.”

 

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Commenting on guidance for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2009 Styslinger noted, “We continue to forecast fiscal 2009 revenue to be approximately 10% higher than fiscal 2008 revenue and that we will be profitable for the fourth quarter. Our confidence in our fourth quarter guidance stems from continued high levels of spending on VOD and Advertising Insertion software primarily from North American service providers and our continued focus on minimizing growth in our operating expenses.”

Mobix Interactive Acquisition

The Company also announced today the acquisition of all the outstanding shares of Mobix Interactive, Ltd., a U.K.-based company that provides software, content aggregation services and branded content for mobile phone operators. Mobix’s current customers include U.K. network operators 02 (Telefonica Europe plc) and 3 (Hutchison Whampoa), as well as Vodacom of South Africa. In addition, it has working relationships with content providers Warner Music Group, Turner and MGM Universal.

Under terms of the acquisition, the Company paid GBP 3 million ($4.5 million) upon the closing of the transaction on Nov. 19, of which GBP 1 million ($1.5 million) was held in escrow subject to potential post closing adjustments. In addition to the upfront payment, the purchase price includes additional contingent consideration of up to GBP 8.3 million ($12.5 million) based on Mobix achieving certain financial and commercial measures over the next three years.

Commenting on the Mobix acquisition, Styslinger noted, “This acquisition strengthens our Media Services segment by broadening the On Demand Group’s (ODG’s) video content service offering to include mobile applications. Mobix not only provides proven solutions to a new set of customers for ODG, but also allows ODG to offer one branded service across multiple platforms for many of its existing customers.”

The Company will discuss its financial results and business outlook in more detail today during its webcast conference call at 5:00 p.m. EST, which will be available live and archived at www.schange.com/IR/.

 

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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 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 and On Demand Deutschland GmBH & Co. KG; 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; our current ineligibility to use a registration statement on Form S-3; any weaknesses over internal controls over financial reporting; 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 Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except share data)

 

     October 31, 2008     January 31, 2008  
     (unaudited)        

Assets

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 56,667     $ 63,359  

Marketable securities

     10,994       19,266  

Accounts receivable, net

     47,701       35,743  

Inventories, net

     17,472       14,315  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     3,589       2,656  
                

Total current assets

     136,423       135,339  

Property and equipment, net

     34,676       28,066  

Marketable securities

     11,990       5,272  

Investments in affiliates

     13,043       12,668  

Intangible assets, net

     5,188       6,809  

Goodwill

     26,326       29,471  

Other assets

     410       271  
                

Total assets

   $ 228,056     $ 217,896  
                

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 10,508     $ 9,636  

Income taxes payable

     1,857       1,625  

Other accrued expenses

     10,540       17,480  

Customer deposits

     5,901       1,259  

Deferred revenues

     25,691       19,103  
                

Total current liabilities

     54,497       49,103  

Distribution and losses in excess of investment

     1,756       1,458  

Deferred tax liabilities and income taxes payable

     2,041       1,933  
                

Total liabilities

     58,294       52,494  
                

Stockholders’ equity:

    

Common stock, $0.01 par value; 31,446,094 and 29,904,311 shares outstanding at October 31, 2008 and January 31, 2008, respectively

     314       299  

Additional paid-in capital

     204,425       191,627  

Accumulated deficit

     (23,550 )     (28,747 )

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) gain

     (5,438 )     2,223  

Treasury stock, at cost; 873,381 and 39,784 shares at October 31, 2008 and January 31, 2008, respectively

     (5,989 )     —    
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     169,762       165,402  
                

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 228,056     $ 217,896  
                

 

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SeaChange International, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations - Unaudited

(in thousands, except share data)

 

     Three months ended     Nine months ended  
   October 31,
2008
    October 31,
2007
    October 31,
2008
    October 31,
2007
 

Revenues

   $ 51,795     $ 49,024     $ 147,884     $ 132,062  

Cost of revenues

     23,652       24,746       72,339       74,822  
                                

Gross profit

     28,143       24,278       75,545       57,240  
                                

Operating expenses:

        

Research and development

     10,488       10,662       32,011       32,473  

Selling and marketing

     6,831       5,505       20,519       17,185  

General and administrative

     5,464       4,240       15,549       14,737  

Amortization of intangibles

     393       806       1,186       2,405  
                                
     23,176       21,213       69,265       66,800  
                                

Income (loss) from operations

     4,967       3,065       6,280       (9,560 )

Interest and other income (expense), net

     45       440       1,592       1,411  
                                

Income (loss) before income taxes and equity income in earnings of affiliates

     5,012       3,505       7,872       (8,149 )

Income tax provision

     (1,466 )     (493 )     (2,099 )     (1,851 )

Equity (loss) income in earnings of affiliates, net of tax

     (179 )     293       (576 )     872  
                                

Net income (loss)

   $ 3,367     $ 3,305     $ 5,197     $ (9,128 )
                                

Basic income (loss) per share

   $ 0.11     $ 0.11     $ 0.17     $ (0.31 )
                                

Diluted income (loss) per share

   $ 0.11     $ 0.11     $ 0.17     $ (0.31 )
                                

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

        

Basic

     30,514       29,577       30,729       29,503  

Diluted

     31,143       29,680       31,196       29,503  

 

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SeaChange International, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Operating Segments - Unaudited

(in thousands)

 

     Three months ended     Nine months ended  
   October 31,
2008
    October 31,
2007
    October 31,
2008
    October 31,
2007
 

Software

        

Revenue:

        

Products

   $ 22,857     $ 17,385     $ 60,916     $ 49,943  

Services

     14,707       11,774       39,291       32,416  
                                

Total revenue

     37,564       29,159       100,207       82,359  

Gross profit

     23,158       16,207       57,830       40,692  

Operating expenses:

        

Research and development

     8,098       8,132       24,953       23,023  

Selling and marketing

     4,154       3,162       12,396       9,876  

Amortization of intangibles

     364       537       1,092       1,610  
                                
     12,616       11,831       38,441       34,509  
                                

Income from operations

   $ 10,542     $ 4,376     $ 19,389     $ 6,183  
                                

Servers and Storage

        

Revenue:

        

Products

   $ 6,834     $ 12,610     $ 25,255     $ 27,568  

Services

     3,546       3,488       10,663       9,517  
                                

Total revenue

     10,380       16,098       35,918       37,085  

Gross profit

     4,448       7,779       16,028       14,551  

Operating expenses:

        

Research and development

     2,390       2,530       7,058       9,450  

Selling and marketing

     2,659       2,316       8,074       7,216  
                                
     5,049       4,846       15,132       16,666  
                                

(Loss) income from operations

   $ (601 )   $ 2,933     $ 896     $ (2,115 )
                                

Media Services

        

Service revenue

   $ 3,851     $ 3,767     $ 11,759     $ 12,618  

Gross profit

     537       292       1,687       1,997  

Operating expenses:

        

Selling and marketing

     18       27       49       93  

General and administrative

     839       468       2,450       2,035  

Amortization of intangibles

     29       269       94       795  
                                
     886       764       2,593       2,923  
                                

Loss from operations

   $ (349 )   $ (472 )   $ (906 )   $ (926 )
                                

Unallocated Corporate

        

Operating expenses:

        

General and administrative

   $ 4,625     $ 3,772     $ 13,099     $ 12,702  
                                

Total unallocated corporate expenses

   $ 4,625     $ 3,772     $ 13,099     $ 12,702  
                                

Consolidated income (loss) from operations

   $ 4,967     $ 3,065     $ 6,280     $ (9,560 )