Document Security Systems, Inc. Announces 4th Quarter and 2010 Year-End Financial Results

ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Document Security Systems, Inc. (NYSE AMEX: DMC; "DSS"), a leader in patented protection against counterfeiting and unauthorized copying, scanning and photo imaging, reported results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2010. Management will host a teleconference and web cast today at 4:30 pm ET to discuss the results with the investment community:

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Live Web Cast: http://www.investorcalendar.com/IC/CEPage.asp?ID=163906

4th Quarter and 2010 Year-End Results

Fourth Quarter Financial Highlights

Sales of $4.1 million increased 77% compared to the fourth quarter of 2009, and increased 31% compared to the 3rd quarter of 2010.
- Strong fourth quarter packaging division sales.
Gross profit of $1,076,000 increased by 33% compared to gross profit of $812,000 in fourth quarter of 2009.
Net Loss increased by $1,604,000 negatively impacted by one-time charges:
- $376,000 intangible asset impairment expense
- $260,000 note discount expense as a result of the conversion of $800,000 of debt into equity.
Adjusted EBITDA loss of $465,000 as compared to a loss of $412,000 in 2009. (See Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures table)
Cash balance of $4.1 million as of December 31, 2010.

Full Year 2010 Financial Highlights

Sales of $13.4 million increased 35% compared to 2009.
Operating expenses increased by 3% compared to 2009.
Net Loss increased by 15% to $4.6 million compared to a net loss of $4.0 million in 2009.
Net loss per share of $(0.26) compared to $(0.27) in 2009.
Adjusted EBITDA loss of $1,837,000 as compared to a loss of $1,974,000 in 2009. (See Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures table)

Robert Fagenson, Chairman of the Board of Document Security Systems, stated: "We began 2010 with the acquisition of Premier Packaging which marked a significant expansion of our size and capabilities. With this acquisition, our ability to sell and service our anti-counterfeiting and brand protection capabilities to major corporate buyers increased significantly. During 2010, we continued to see the expansion of our secure coupon business with an impressive list of customers. In addition, we advanced existing relationships and forged many new ones, including one with Kodak, which we are very excited about as it will allow our technologies to be presented throughout Kodak's worldwide sales channel. The market is becoming increasingly aware of the solutions our technologies provide as evidence by our growing list of licensees, including ATL Label and most recently, Midwest Banknote in 2011."

Document Security System's CEO Patrick White said, "We are pleased that we were able to end 2010 on a strong note. Our fourth quarter sales met expectations of strong seasonal demand for our packaging division. Furthermore, during the fourth quarter, we strengthened our sales and marketing team, and we expanded our intellectual property portfolio. These ongoing initiatives provide the potential for further growth opportunities for our company. Finally, the investment that was made in our company on December 31, 2010 will provide us with the resources to further expand our sales and marketing team and efforts, reduce operational costs through stronger material buying power, and help us reduce our equipment leasing costs, and lower our interest costs."

About Document Security Systems, Inc

Document Security Systems is a world leader in the development of optical deterrent technologies that help prevent counterfeiting and brand fraud from the use of the most advanced scanners, copiers and imaging systems in the market. The company's patented and patent-pending technologies protect valuable documents and printed products from counterfeiters and identity thieves. Document Security Systems' customers, which include international governments, major corporations and world financial institutions, use its covert and overt technologies to protect a number of applications including, but not limited to, currency, vital records, brand protection, ID Cards, internet commerce, passports and gift certificates. Document Security Systems' strategy is to become the world's leading producer of cutting-edge security technologies for paper, plastic and electronically generated printed assets.

Information about Document Security Systems, Inc. and their wholly-owned subsidiaries can be found by visiting:

Document Security Systems, Inc.: www.documentsecurity.com

Plastic Printing Professional, Inc.: www.plasticprintingprofessionals.com

Protected Paper: www.protectedpaper.com

DPI of Rochester: www.dpirochester.com

Premier Custom Packaging: www.premiercustompkg.com

For more information, contact:

Jody Janson

Document Security Systems, Inc.

Investor Relations

Tel: (585) 232-5440

Email: ir@documentsecurity.com

Safe Harbor Statement

The statements contained in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding expectations for future financial performance, potential sales from new and existing customers, expected benefits from the Company's cost cutting efforts, the potential sale of Legalstore.com, and/or statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words "believes," "could," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "intends," "plans," "projects," "seeks," or similar expressions. all of which involve uncertainty and risk. Many of these risks and uncertainties are discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), and in any subsequent reports filed with the SEC, all of which are available at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. It is possible the company's future financial performance may differ from expectations due to a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the risks referred to above, and changes in economic and business conditions in the world, increased competitive activity, achieving sales levels to fulfill revenue expectations, consolidation among its competitors and customers, technology advancements, unexpected costs and charges, adequate funding for plans, changes in interest and foreign exchange rates, regulatory and other approvals and failure to implement all plans, for whatever reason. It is not possible to foresee or identify all such factors. Any forward-looking statements in this report are based on current conditions; expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Prospective investors are cautioned that such statements are not a guarantee of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected. The company makes no commitment to update any forward-looking statement included herein, or disclose any facts, events or circumstances that may affect the accuracy of any forward-looking statement.

TABLES FOLLOW.

DOCUMENT SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations

	For the Years Ended December 31,				For the Three Months Ended December 31,
	2010		2009		2010		2009
Revenue
Security and commercial printing	$	6,987,930	$	8,773,131	$	1,680,950	$	2,167,922
Packaging		5,752,601		-		2,300,495		-
Technology license royalties and digital solutions		641,050		783,453		148,998		164,545
Legal products		-		355,107		-		-
Total Revenue		13,381,581		9,911,691		4,130,443		2,332,467

Costs of revenue
Security and commercial printing		5,303,952		6,063,479		1,340,357		1,516,967
Packaging		4,386,829		-		1,713,374		-
Technology license royalties and digital solutions		5,476		14,028		-		3,507
Legal products		-		178,892		-		-
Total costs of revenue		9,696,257		6,256,399		3,053,731		1,520,474
Gross profit		3,685,324		3,655,292		1,076,712		811,993

Operating expenses:
Selling, general and administrative		6,136,152		5,733,908		1,694,329		1,594,157
Research and development		265,360		291,538		61,274		68,129
Impairment of intangible assets		376,481		-		376,481		-
Amortization of intangibles		803,468		1,342,105		183,801		371,037
Operating expenses		7,581,461		7,367,551		2,315,885		2,033,323
Operating loss		(3,896,137)		(3,712,259)		(1,239,173)		(1,221,330)

Other income (expense):
Interest income		-		18,140		-		-
Loss on equity investment		(121,393)		-		-		-
Interest expense		(290,087)		(258,918)		(62,005)		(51,746)
Amortization of note discount		(420,385)		(250,102)		(298,189)		(60,891)
Gain on deconsolidation of Legalstore.com division		-		25,755		-		25,755
Litigation settlements		-		(115,101)		-		(115,101)
Registration rights penalties		-		(109,464)		-		(109,464)
Gain on foreign currency transactions		-		15,050		-		4,721
Other income		143,061		415,838		-		415,838

Loss before income taxes		(4,584,941)		(3,971,061)		(1,599,367)		(1,112,218)

Income tax expense		18,949		18,952		4,738		4,738
Net loss	$	(4,603,890)	$	(3,990,013)	$	(1,604,105)	$	(1,116,956)


Other comprehensive loss:
Interest rate swap loss		(25,834)		-		6,000		-

Comprehensive Loss	$	(4,629,724)	$	(3,990,013)	$	(1,598,105)	$	(1,116,956)


Dividend per share	$	0.01	$	-	$	-	$	-


Net loss per share -basic and diluted:	$	(0.26)	$	(0.27)	$	(0.11)	$	(0.07)

Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic and diluted		17,755,141		14,700,453		14,700,453		15,276,109

DOCUMENT SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of December 31,
		2010		2009
ASSETS
Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	4,086,574	$	448,895
	Accounts receivable, net of allowance
	of $66,000 ($66,000- 2009)		2,227,877		1,143,939
	Inventory, net		601,359		184,174
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets		231,190		91,310

Total current assets			7,147,000		1,868,318

Equipment and leasehold improvements, net			2,543,494		1,286,226
Other assets			325,953		305,507
Investment			-		350,000
Goodwill			1,943,081		1,315,721
Other intangible assets, net			1,847,859		1,588,969
Total assets		$	13,807,387	$	6,714,741
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:
	Accounts payable	$	1,828,138	$	1,673,901
	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		1,312,363		934,595
	Revolving line of credit		614,833		-
	Current portion of long-term debt		300,000		-
	Current portion of capital lease obligations		88,776		78,167
Total current liabilities			4,144,110		2,686,663


Revolving notes from related party			583,000		583,000
Long-term debt, net of unamortized discount of $0 in 2010 ($420,000 -2009)			1,578,242		954,616
Capital lease obligations			98,532		182,424
Deferred tax liability			89,779		70,830
Derivative liabilities			3,866,836		-
Commitments and contingencies


Stockholders' equity
	Common stock, $.02 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized,
	19,391,319 shares issued and outstanding (16,397,887 in 2009)		387,825		327,957
	Additional paid-in capital		44,178,569		38,399,033
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(25,834)		-
	Accumulated deficit		(41,093,672)		(36,489,782)
	Total stockholders' equity		3,446,888		2,237,208
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	13,807,387	$	6,714,741

DOCUMENT SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Years Ended December 31,

	2010		2009

Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	$	(4,603,890)	$	(3,990,013)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash and cash equivalents used by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		1,261,122		1,661,522
Stock based compensation		423,471		67,709
Stock based payments for legal settlements		-		115,101
Warrants issuable for registration rights penalty		-		109,464
Amortization of note discount		420,385		250,102
Gain on deconsolidation of division		-		(25,755)
Loss on equity investment		121,393		-
Intangible asset impairment		376,481
(Increase) decrease in assets:
Accounts receivable		200,339		109,108
Inventory		86,977		73,849
Prepaid expenses and other assets		(101,465)		(81,547)
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
Accounts payable		(209,516)		276,070
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		265,450		(160,711)
Net cash used by operating activities		(1,759,253)		(1,595,101)

Cash flows from investing activities:
Decrease in restricted cash		-		131,004
Purchase of equipment and leasehold improvements		(157,422)		(62,522)
Purchase of other intangible assets		(269,729)		(176,083)
Acquisition of business		(2,272,405)		-
Net used by investing activities		(2,699,556)		(107,601)

Cash flows from financing activities:
Net borrowing on revolving note- related parties		-		300,000
Net borrowings on revolving line of credit		614,833		-
Payments on short-term debt		-		(900,000)
Borrowings on long-term debt		1,553,242		575,000
Payments of long-term debt		(250,000)		-
Borrowings on long-term convertible notes		-		800,000
Payments of capital lease obligations		(73,283)		(86,124)
Issuance of common stock, net		6,251,696		1,374,901
Net cash provided by financing activities		8,096,488		2,063,777

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents		3,637,679		361,075
Cash and cash equivalents beginning of year		448,895		87,820
Cash and cash equivalents end of year	$	4,086,574	$	448,895

Adjusted EBITDA: Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measure
	Year Ended December 31,			Three Months Ended December 31,
	2010	2009	% change	2010	2009	% change
	(unaudited)	(unaudited)		(unaudited)	(unaudited)

Net Loss	$ (4,604,000)	$ (3,990,000)	15%	$(1,604,000)	$(1,117,000)	44%
Add back:
Depreciation	458,000	319,000	44%	128,000	69,000	86%
Amortization of Intangibles	803,000	1,342,000	-40%	183,000	371,000	-51%
Stock based compensation	423,000	68,000	522%	87,000	370,000	-76%
Loss on equity investment	121,000	-	-	-	-	-
Interest Income	-	(18,000)	-	-	-	-
Impairment of asset	376,000	-	-	376,000	-	-
Interest expense	290,000	259,000	12%	62,000	52,000	19%
Amortization of note discount	420,000	250,000	68%	298,000	61,000	389%
Gain on deconsolidation of Legalstore.com division	-	(26,000)	-	-	(26,000)	-
Litigation settlements	-	115,000	-	-	115,000	-
Registration rights penalties	-	109,000	-	-	109,000	-
Gain on foreign currency transactions	-	(5,000)	-	-	(5,000)	-
Other income	(143,000)	(416,000)	-	-	(416,000)	-
Income Taxes	19,000	19,000	-	5,000	5,000	-

Adjusted EBITDA	(1,837,000)	(1,974,000)	-7%	(465,000)	(412,000)	13%

The Company uses Adjusted EBITDA as a non-GAAP financial performance measurement. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated by adding back to net income (loss) interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization expense as further adjusted to add back stock-based compensation expense and non-recurring items, such as gain on deconsolidation, registration rights penalty expense, litigation settlement expense paid with equity instruments, gain or loss on foreign currency, and non-recurring tax credits. Adjusted EBITDA is provided to investors to supplement the results of operations reported in accordance with GAAP. Management believes Adjusted EBITDA is useful to help investors analyze the operating trends of the business before and after the adoption of FASB ASC 718 and to assess the relative underlying performance of businesses with different capital and tax structures. Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA provides an additional tool for investors to use in comparing its financial results with other companies in the industry, many of which also use Adjusted EBITDA in their communications to investors. By excluding non-cash charges such as amortization, depreciation and stock-based compensation, as well as non-operating charges for interest and income taxes, investors can evaluate the Company's operations and its ability to generate cash flows from operations and can compare its results on a more consistent basis to the results of other companies in the industry. Management also uses Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate potential acquisitions, establish internal budgets and goals, and evaluate performance of its business units and management. The Company considers Adjusted EBITDA to be an important indicator of the Company's operational strength and performance of its business and a useful measure of the Company's historical and prospective operating trends. However, there are significant limitations to the use of Adjusted EBITDA since it excludes interest income and expense and income taxes, all of which impact the Company's profitability and operating cash flows, as well as depreciation, amortization and stock based compensation. Document Security Systems believes that these limitations are compensated by clearly identifying the difference between the two measures. Consequently, Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income (loss) presented in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA as defined by the Company may not be comparable with similarly named measures provided by other entities.

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