MAMS MAM Software Group Inc

BLUE BELL, Pa., Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- MAM Software Group, Inc. (NASDAQ Capital Market: MAMS) (the "Company" or "MAM"`), a leading global provider of on-premise and cloud-based business management solutions for the auto parts, tire and vertical distribution industries, announced the following financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") for its first fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2018, through the filing on November 13, 2018 of its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission:

Michael Jamieson, MAM's President and Chief Executive Officer commented, "Our first quarter financial results were in-line with our expectations and reflect the strength of our business model and the health of our balance sheet. We continue to grow our top line revenue and generate solid profitability and strong cash flow for reinvestment back into our business, while also returning a portion to our stockholders in the form of a share repurchase program. We are encouraged by the solid start to fiscal year 2019 and remain on track to achieve our financial guidance for the full year."

Jamieson added, "We also continued to make significant investments in our products, including VAST Online and our DaaS products, and I am very pleased with the progress that we have made during the first quarter."

First Quarter Highlights:

• Net revenues of $9.3 million were up 7.7% compared to $8.6 million for the same period last year. On a constant currency basis, revenues were up 8.0% over the same period last year.
• Recurring revenues were 82.5% of total revenues compared to 82.0% of total revenues for the same period last year.
• Total Software as a Service (SaaS) revenues increased 15.4% year-over-year but decreased 0.7% sequentially. On a constant currency basis, SaaS revenue increased 2.5% sequentially.
• Operating income was $1.6 million, or 17.2% of revenues, compared to $1.5 million, or 17.7% of revenues, for the same period last year.
• Net income was $1.2 million compared to $1.1 million in the same period last year.
• Adjusted EBITDA* was $1.9 million, or 20.5% of revenues, compared to $1.8 million, or 20.4% of revenues, for the same period last year.

First Quarter Financial Results:

Net revenues were $9.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2018, as compared to $8.6 million for the same period last year, an increase of $662,000 or 7.7%. On a constant currency basis, revenue increased 8.0% over the same period last year.

Recurring revenue for the quarter was $7.7 million, or 82.5% of total revenue, an increase of $586,000 or 8.3%, as compared to $7.1 million, or 82.0% of total revenue, for the first quarter last year. Sequentially, recurring revenue decreased $51,000, or 0.7%, as compared to $7.7 million, or 81.0% of total revenue, in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2018. On a constant currency basis, recurring revenue increased 2.3% sequentially.

Total Software as a Service (SaaS) revenue for the quarter was $3.0 million, an increase of $398,000 or 15.4%, year-over-year, but a decrease of $22,000, or 0.7%, sequentially when compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2018. On a constant currency basis, total SaaS revenue for the quarter increased by 2.5% sequentially. The increase in the SaaS revenue was primarily attributable to a 5.6% increase in Autowork Online (SaaS) revenue for the quarter to $1.6 million, and a 29.6% increase in Autopart Online (SaaS) revenue for the quarter to $1.4 million.

Total Data as a Service (DaaS) revenue for the quarter was $2.5 million, an increase of $155,000, or 6.7%, year over year, and a decrease of $78,000, or 3.1%, sequentially when compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2018. On a constant currency basis, DaaS revenue was about flat sequentially.

Gross profit for the quarter was $5.2 million, or 56.3% of total revenue, an increase of $404,000, or 8.4%, as compared to $4.8 million, or 55.9% of total revenue, for the same period last year.

Operating expenses for the quarter increased by $326,000 to $3.6 million, an increase of 9.9%, as compared to $3.3 million for the same period last year. The increase was primarily the result of increased R&D expenses in support of new client developments, increased general and administrative expenses primarily due to timing of professional fees, increased sales and marketing expenses due primarily to new employees.

Operating income for the quarter increased by $78,000, or 5.1%, to $1.6 million, as compared to $1.5 million for the same period last year.

Interest expense for the quarter decreased by $13,000, or 12.5%, to $91,000, as compared to $104,000 for the same period last year primarily due to reductions in the outstanding debt balance.

Net income for the quarter was $1.2 million, or $0.10 per basic and diluted share, as compared to net income of $1.1 million, or $0.09 per basic and diluted share, for the same period last year.

Balance Sheet and Other Financial Highlights

• As of September 30, 2018, the Company had $4.2 million in cash after capital expenditures and capitalized software development costs of $446,000 for the quarter.
• As of September 30, 2018, the Company had $6.1 million of debt outstanding under its credit facility.
• Stockholders' equity increased 10.6% from $13.5 million at June 30, 2018 to $14.9 million at September 30, 2018.
• As of September 30, 2018, there were 12.6 million shares of common stock outstanding.

Share Repurchase Plan

As of November 13, 2018, the Company repurchased 32,750 shares at an average price of $7.63 per share under its previously announced $2.0 million share repurchase plan.

Business Outlook

The Company reiterated is expectations for continued revenue growth during fiscal 2019 of approximately 10% and continuing improvement in profitability with 2019 Adjusted EBITDA* in the range of $6.2 million to $6.7 million, on a constant currency basis. The Company also expects to invest approximately $7.0 million in Research and Development, including capitalized software development costs.

Conference Call Information

The Company has scheduled a conference call for Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at 9 a.m. ET to review the results. Investors and interested parties can access the conference call by dialing:

• United States: 1-877-830-2598
• UK/international: 1-785-424-1877
• U.K. toll free: 0 808 101 1183

A replay will be available until December 5, 2018 by calling 1-844-512-2921 (United States) or 1-412-317-6671 (UK/international). Please use pin number 132144 for the replay.

A live webcast as well as a replay of the call will be accessible at the investor relations section of the Company's website, www.mamsoftware.com. The replay will be active for 60 days following the conference call.

About MAM Software Group, Inc.

MAM Software is a leading global provider of cloud-based business and on-premise management solutions for the auto parts, tire and vertical distribution industries. The company provides a portfolio of innovative software (SaaS and packaged), data (DaaS), and integration (iPaaS) services that enable businesses to intelligently manage core business processes, control costs and generate new profit opportunities. MAM's integrated platforms provide a wealth of rich functionality including: point-of-sale, inventory, purchasing, reporting, data and e-commerce. Wholesale, retail and installer business across North America, the U.K. and Ireland rely on MAM solutions, backed by dedicated teams of experienced service and support professionals. For further information, please visit http://www.mamsoftware.com.   

*Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization adjusted to exclude non-cash equity compensation, and other special non-recurring charges. A reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss) can be found at the end of the following tables. Adjusted EBITDA is commonly used by management and investors as an indicator of operating performance and liquidity. Adjusted EBITDA is not considered a measure of financial performance under GAAP and it should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss), or other financial statement data presented in accordance with GAAP in our consolidated financial statements.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains 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. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties impacting the Company's business including, increased competition; the ability of the Company to expand its operations through either acquisitions or internal growth, to attract and retain qualified professionals, and to expand commercial relationships; technological obsolescence; general economic conditions; and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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