MSC.Software Reports First Quarter Financial Results SANTA ANA,
Calif., April 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MSC.Software Corp. , the
leading global provider of virtual product development (VPD)
products including simulation software and services, today
announced preliminary financial results for the first quarter ended
March 31, 2004. First quarter highlights include: * Revenue of
$68.1 million, up 11% from the first quarter of 2003; * Income from
continuing operations of $2.8 million or $0.08 per diluted share. *
Key balance sheet items include $57.2 million in cash and
investments, and $80.4 million in deferred revenue. For the first
quarter ended March 31, 2004, MSC.Software reported revenue of
$68.1 million, compared to $61.4 million for the first quarter last
year. Income from continuing operations for the first quarter was
$2.8 million or $0.08 per diluted share compared to $1.8 million or
$0.06 per diluted share in the first quarter last year. "The
MSC.Software team around the world remains very focused on
executing the plan for profitable revenue growth and the 11%
topline growth in the first quarter speaks very loudly to their
combined efforts," said Frank Perna, chairman and CEO,
MSC.Software. "Our global sales force has completed more than 600
VPD Maturity Model (VPDMM) assessments to date and the customers
who are involved in this process are finding tremendous value in
the ability to benchmark their product development processes and
attach defined return on investment analyses to increasing their
level of product development maturity in specific disciplines. The
combination of our VPDMM program, the depth and breadth of our
product portfolio and the flexibility of our MasterKey licensing
system continues to be a competitive differentiator and a definite
revenue driver." "We are also continuing to see growth
opportunities in new markets like biomedical, electromechanical and
consumer products. While these markets are relatively small sources
of revenue today, we are laying a solid foundation in new vertical
markets with new customer relationships that should bolster future
growth." "Development of the Simulation Office product suite
continues to be on track and we are rolling out the plan and
messaging to the MSC.Software team in the second quarter and to
customers in the third quarter. The Simulation Office strategy is
the natural evolution of our software product portfolio and is a
clear path to increased interoperability, scalability and ease of
use within our product suite, and is complemented by our
SimDesigner product line. The acquisition of SOFY and the
integration of its technology within the MSC.Software product suite
also fits well with this strategy." "While revenue results for
Asia-Pacific and Europe were quite strong, we continue to work very
hard to overcome the difficult enterprise software environment in
the Americas. The combination of pricing pressures and a generally
difficult environment for software purchases has contributed to a
decline in our revenue in the Americas. However, we have seen an
encouraging trend from both new sales of MasterKey token licenses
as well incremental investments in more tokens from existing
customers and we feel that this positions us well for growth in our
software business for the long term." Americas In the Americas,
revenue in the first quarter was $19.6 million down 15% compared to
the first quarter last year. In the first quarter, 26 transactions
over $100,000 were signed, and the total number of new accounts
increased by 138. Key software and service transactions signed in
the quarter included Boeing, Delphi, Ford and Polaris. Europe
MSC.Software's European revenue was $24.9 million in the first
quarter compared to $18.9 million in the first quarter last year,
growing 32%. Growth in local currencies was 13%. In the first
quarter, the total number of new accounts increased by 31 and the
number of transactions over $100,000 totaled 61. Key software and
service engagements were signed with BAE, Ferrari, FIAT and MTU.
Asia-Pacific The Asia-Pacific region reported revenue of $23.6
million in the first quarter compared to $19.5 million in the first
quarter last year for a growth rate of 21%, growth in local
currencies was 10%. In the first quarter, the total number of new
customer accounts increased by 70. In the first quarter 41
transactions over $100,000 were signed in the region. Key software
and service contracts were signed with Toyota, HanJin Heavy
Industries, Shenyang Engineering, Olympus and Subros in India.
Outlook Based on current visibility, the Company expects second
quarter revenue to be in the range of $65 million to $70 million
and earnings to be in the range of $0.06 to $0.08 per diluted
share. The Company expects revenue for FY 2004 to be in the range
of $260 million to $280 million and earnings to be in the range of
$0.35 to $0.45 per diluted share. Note on Status of Independent
Review and Filing of Forms 10-K and 10-Q As reported in an earlier
press release dated March 30, 2004, the Company has delayed the
filing of its Form 10-K pending an independent review by outside
counsel of certain claims made regarding information relating to
the accounting for stock options of a departing employee of a
foreign subsidiary. The initial phases of this review have been
completed, and as soon as possible after this review is completed,
MSC.Software will file its Form 10-K. The company's Form 10-Q for
the period ended March 31, 2004 will not be filed until the Form
10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 is filed. The first
quarter results are preliminary and are subject to final review by
MSC.Software's independent auditors. Conference Call MSC.Software's
conference call to discuss the preliminary first quarter results
will be Webcast live today at 8:30 a.m. Pacific (11:30 am Eastern)
and can be accessed from the Company's website at
http://www.mscsoftware.com/ir. It can also be accessed through the
following dial-in numbers: US - (800) 374-0151 or Intl. - (706)
634-4981. An archived version of the conference call will also be
available at the Company's website. Upon completion of the
conference call, a conference call replay will also be available
for 48 hours at: US - (800) 642-1687 or Intl. - (706) 645-9291
using the conference ID code: 6960196. About MSC.Software
Corporation MSC.Software (NYSE:MNS) is the leading global provider
of virtual product development (VPD) products including simulation
software and services that help companies make money, save time and
reduce costs associated with designing and testing manufactured
products. MSC.Software works with thousands of companies in
hundreds of industries to develop better products faster by
utilizing information technology, software and services.
MSC.Software employs more than 1300 people in 22 countries. For
additional information about MSC.Software's products and services,
please visit http://www.mscsoftware.com/. Except for the historical
information contained herein, certain matters discussed in this
news release constitute forward-looking statements that involve
risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those projected. Such statements are based on
management's current expectations and are subject to a number of
factors and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to
differ materially from those described in the forward-looking
statements. Other factors which could cause such results to differ
materially from those described in the forward-looking statements
include delays in developing, completing, or shipping new or
enhanced products, the ability to assimilate acquisitions into
MSC's operations, foreign currency translations, and other risks
and uncertainties that are detailed in the Company's annual report
on Form 10-K and other reports filed by the Company with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. (Financial Tables Follow)
MSC.SOFTWARE CORPORATION CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED) (Amounts in Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts) Three
Months Ended March 31, 2004 2003 REVENUE: Software $40,651 $36,897
Services 27,413 24,481 Total Revenue 68,064 61,378 COST OF REVENUE:
Software 6,764 3,721 Services 14,363 13,381 Total Cost of Revenue
21,127 17,102 GROSS PROFIT 46,937 44,276 OPERATING EXPENSE:
Research and Development 6,361 7,248 Selling, General and
Administrative 34,784 30,320 Write-Off of Acquired In- Process
R&D 338 -- Amortization of Intangibles 1,542 1,901 Total
Operating Expense 43,025 39,469 OPERATING INCOME 3,912 4,807 OTHER
EXPENSE Interest Expense 1,161 1,952 Other Expense (Income), Net
(1,598) (25) Total Other Expense, Net (437) 1,927 INCOME FROM
CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 4,349 2,880
Provision for Income Taxes 1,565 1,042 INCOME FROM CONTINUING
OPERATIONS 2,784 1,838 DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS Loss from
Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax -- (704) Loss from Disposal of
Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax -- -- TOTAL LOSS FROM
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS -- (704) NET INCOME $2,784 $1,134 BASIC
EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS $0.09 $0.06 DILUTED
EARNINGS PER SHARE FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS $0.08 $0.06 BASIC
LOSS PER SHARE FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS $0.00 $(0.02) DILUTED
LOSS PER SHARE FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS $0.00 $(0.02) BASIC
EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.09 $0.04 DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE $0.08
$0.04 Basic Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding 30,480 29,827
Diluted Weighted-Average Shares Outstanding 42,803 30,366
MSC.SOFTWARE CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED) (Amounts in Thousands) March 31, December 31, 2004 2003
ASSETS Cash and Investments $57,200 $48,534 Trade Accounts
Receivable, Net 73,903 73,691 Current Assets of Discontinued
Operations 155 384 Other Current Assets 43,608 43,800 Total Current
Assets 174,866 166,409 Property and Equipment, Net 28,545 30,169
Capitalized Software Costs, Net 29,959 29,147 Goodwill and Other
Intangible Assets, Net 241,594 237,570 Other Assets 22,851 22,735
Total Assets $497,815 $486,030 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts Payable $9,962 $11,065 Deferred Revenue 80,395 69,495
Restructuring Reserve 463 1,229 Current Liabilities of Discontinued
Operations 2,699 3,330 Other Current Liabilities 32,689 34,581
Total Current Liabilities 126,208 119,700 Deferred Income Taxes
21,630 21,832 Notes Payable to Shareholders 3,467 4,677
Subordinated Convertible Debentures 100,000 100,000 Subordinated
Notes Payable, Less Current Portion 7,060 7,015 Other Long-Term
Liabilities 8,665 8,408 Total Liabilities 267,030 261,632 Total
Shareholders' Equity 230,785 224,398 Total Liabilities and
Shareholders' Equity $497,815 $486,030 DATASOURCE: MSC.Software
Corp. CONTACT: Investors, Joanne Keates, Vice President, Investor
Relations, +1-714-444-8551, , or Media, Todd Evans, Corporate
Communications, +1-714-445-3066, , both of MSC.Software Corp. Web
site: http://www.mscsoftware.com/ir Web site:
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