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CAM Releases 3rd Quarter Results -- Returns to Profitability.


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FOUNTAIN VALLEY Fountain Valley, city (1990 pop. 53,691), Orange co., S Calif.; inc. 1957. Chiefly residential, Fountain Valley also has diverse manufactures, including apparel, computer equipment, semiconductors, and medical equipment. A U.S. navy helicopter facility is there. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 24, 2002

CAM cam, mechanical device
cam, mechanical device for converting a rotating motion into a reciprocating, or back-and-forth, motion, or for changing a simple motion into a complex one.
 Commerce Solutions (Nasdaq:CADA CADA Canadian Automobile Dealers Association
CADA Capitol Area Development Authority
CADA Canadian Alliance of Dance Artists
CADA Central Area Development Association
CADA California Association of Directors of Activities (Santa Cruz, CA) 
) announced that revenues for the three months ended June June: see month.  30, 2002 increased 8% to $5.4 million compared with $5 million for the same quarter in 2001.

Also, during the 3rd quarter, the company realized a $715,000 gain, recorded in other income, on the previously announced sale of the company's Access Retail Management division (Access) for $800,000 in cash. Revenues for the nine months ended June 30, 2002 were $15 million compared with $15.2 million for the same period in 2001.

Earnings for the three months ended June 30, 2002 were $752,000 or $0.23 per share compared with a loss of $(2.3) million or $(0.77) per share for the same period in 2001. The prior year loss includes a pre-tax pre-tax adjanterior al impuesto

pre-tax adjavant impôt(s)

pre-tax adjal lordo d'imposta 
 asset impairment Impairment

1. A reduction in a company's stated capital.

2. The total capital that is less than the par value of the company's capital stock.

Notes:
1. This is usually reduced because of poorly estimated losses or gains.

2.
 charge of $1.9 million for the write-down Write-Down

Reducing the book value of an asset because it is overvalued compared to the market value.

Notes:
This is usually reflected in the company's income statement as an expense, thereby reducing net income.
 of certain intangible assets Intangible Asset

An asset that is not physical in nature.

Notes:
Examples are things like copyrights, patents, intellectual property, and goodwill. These are the opposite of tangible assets.
.

Excluding the gain on the sale of Access of $715,000, the company earned a profit for the three-month period ended June 30, 2002 of $37,000 or $0.01 per share. For the nine-month period ended June 30, 2002, the company earned a profit of $233,000 or $0.07 per share, which includes a tax benefit of $375,000 related to a recent tax law revision. Excluding the gain on the Access sale, the company showed a loss for the nine months ended June 30, 2002 of $(482,000) or $(0.16) per share.

As of June 30, 2002, the company had $10.2 million in cash and marketable securities Marketable Securities

Very liquid securities that can be converted into cash quickly at a reasonable price.

Notes:
Marketable securities are very liquid as they tend to have maturities less than one year, and the rate at which these securities can be bought or sold has
, or $3.32 per share based on shares outstanding at June 30, 2002. The company's backlog Backlog

The total value of sales orders waiting to be fulfilled.

Notes:
This figure is used mainly in the manufacturing industry. Increases or decreases in a company's backlog indicate the future direction of sales and earnings.
 remained consistent with the prior quarter.

"We are very pleased with the progress we made this quarter," stated Geoff Knapp Knapp (pronounced like English "nap") can refer to:
  • Knapping, the flaking of flint or obsidian to make tools
As a surname, Knapp is of uncertain Germanic origin. It may have meant "small hill". It is also thought to have meant something like "lacking in funds".
, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  of CAM Commerce Solutions. "This quarter's results appear to show that the strategies we have undertaken are working. Our recurring re·cur  
intr.v. re·curred, re·cur·ring, re·curs
1. To happen, come up, or show up again or repeatedly.

2. To return to one's attention or memory.

3. To return in thought or discourse.
 revenues have increased, our product mix has improved, overall margins are up and our expense structure has improved. This has resulted in a profit, albeit a small one.

"While market conditions have not improved in any meaningful way we have still been able to improve the performance of our company. We have weathered the economic conditions of the past two years very well and are now in a position to move forward. We are a strong company, both financially and as an organization. We have the best group of product and service offerings in the company's history. This includes our new eBay Integrated Auction Management software called A-Trade that we launched very successfully at the eBay Live show in late June.

"We are in the process of launching our new reseller An organization that sells hardware and software to the general public. Resellers purchase products from software publishers and hardware manufacturers.  channel and, as previously announced, we are beginning a powerful new strategic relationship with RMSA RMSA Rocky Mountain Society of Aviculture
RMSA Rocky Mountain Scottish Athletes
RMSA Rocky Mountain Soaring Association
RMSA Retail Merchandising Service Automation
RMSA Rectangular Microstrip Antenna
RMSA Rural Music Schools Association
 as a result of the deal we made with PBI PBI protein-bound iodine.

PBI
abbr.
protein-bound iodine


PBI,
n See iodine, protein-bound.


PBI

protein-bound iodine.
 (Private Business Inc.). This included the sale of our Access division, which also served to strengthen our already strong balance sheet. Market conditions are still difficult, but I am encouraged by the progress we are making and I firmly believe we can succeed in the long run regardless of whether the market improves."

About CAM Commerce Solutions

CAM Commerce Solutions Inc., provides total commerce solutions for traditional and Web retailers that are based on the company's open architecture software products for managing inventory, point-of-sale, sales transaction processing Updating the appropriate database records as soon as a transaction (order, payment, etc.) is entered into the computer. It may also imply that confirmations are sent at the same time.

Transaction processing systems are the backbone of an organization because they update constantly.
 and accounting. These solutions often include hardware, installation, training, service and consulting provided by the company. CAM has more than 10,000 retail customers with many more store locations utilizing its systems to manage their business. You can visit CAM Commerce Solutions at www.camcommerce.com.

Important Information

The statements made in this news release, including those relating to relating to relate prepconcernant

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 the expectations of profitability, economic climates, are forward-looking and are made pursuant to the safe harbor Safe Harbor

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2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive.
 provisions of the Securities Litigation An action brought in court to enforce a particular right. The act or process of bringing a lawsuit in and of itself; a judicial contest; any dispute.

When a person begins a civil lawsuit, the person enters into a process called litigation.
 Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "outlook," "forecast," and other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends, or that are not statements of historical matters, identify forward-looking statements forward-looking statement

A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections.
. Expectations concerning financial results for future quarters are not actual results and are based upon preliminary estimates, as well as certain assumptions management believes to be reasonable at this time. Investors should not rely upon forward-looking statements because they are subject to a variety of risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the company's expectations, and the company expressly does not undertake any duty to update forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date of this news release. The performance of any one quarter may not be indicative of future performance, particularly given prevailing market and economic uncertainties. In addition to the factors set forth elsewhere in this release, the economic, competitive, technological, and other factors identified in CAM Commerce Solutions' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission could affect the forward-looking statements contained in this news release.


                     CAM COMMERCE SOLUTIONS INC.
            CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
           (All figures in thousands except per share data)
                              (Unaudited)


                    THREE MONTHS ENDED            NINE MONTHS ENDED

                  JUNE 30,      JUNE 30,        JUNE 30,    JUNE 30,
REVENUES            2002          2001            2002        2001

Net hardware, software and installation
 revenues         $3,739        $3,633          $10,178     $11,001
Net service
 revenues          1,644         1,345            4,819       4,228

Total net
 revenues          5,383          4,978          14,997      15,229
COSTS AND EXPENSES
Cost of hardware, software
 and installation
 revenues          1,792         1,807            5,178       5,717
Cost of service
 revenues            663           707            2,109       2,207
Total cost of
 revenues          2,455         2,514            7,287       7,924
Selling, general and admin.
 expenses          2,542         2,546            7,386       8,332
Research and development
 expenses            409           456            1,366       1,372
Asset impairment
 charge               --         1,899               --       1,899
Gain on disposal of
 assets             (715)           --             (715)         --
Interest income      (60)         (103)            (185)       (381)
Total costs and
 expenses          4,631         7,312           15,139      19,146
Income (loss) before benefit
 for income taxes    752        (2,334)            (142)     (3,917)
Benefit for income
 taxes                --            --             (375)         --
Net income (loss)   $752       $(2,334)            $233     $(3,917)

Basic net income (loss)
 per share         $0.25        $(0.77)           $0.08      $(1.30)

Diluted net income (loss)
 per share         $0.23        $(0.77)           $0.07      $(1.30)

Shares used in computing basic
 net income (loss)
 per share         3,062         3,020            3,049       3,019

Shares used in computing
 diluted net income (loss)
 per share         3,221         3,020            3,204       3,019

                     CAM COMMERCE SOLUTIONS INC.
                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                 (In thousands except per share data)

                               (Unaudited)
                                 JUNE 30,               SEPT. 30,
                                   2002                   2001

ASSETS
Current assets:
 Cash and cash equivalents        $8,695                 $9,451
 Marketable available-for-sale
  securities                       1,496                     --
 Accounts receivable, net          1,476                  2,262
 Inventories                         413                    465
 Other current assets                104                    124
 Total current assets             12,184                 12,302

Property and equipment, net        1,003                    763
Intangible assets, net             1,340                  1,323
Other assets                         356                    408
Total assets                     $14,883                $14,796

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
 Accounts payable                   $423                   $733
 Accrued compensation and
  related expenses                   450                    522
 Customer deposits and deferred
  service revenue                  1,224                  1,084
 Other accrued liabilities           191                    255
 Total current liabilities         2,288                  2,594
Long-term liabilities:
 Notes payable                        15                     --
 Total liabilities                 2,303                  2,594
Stockholders' equity:
 Common stock, $0.001 par value; 12,000
  shares authorized, 3,069 shares issued and
  outstanding at June 30, 2002 and 3,023 at
  Sept. 30, 2001                       3                      3
 Paid-in capital                  13,784                 13,628
 Accumulated other comprehensive
  loss                               (11)                    --
 Retained deficit                 (1,196)                (1,429)
 Total stockholders' equity       12,580                 12,202
Total liabilities and stockholders'
 equity                          $14,883                $14,796

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