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CAM Reports Improved Fiscal 2003 Second-Quarter Revenue Over Prior Year.


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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)--April 28, 2003

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 Inc. (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) 
) reported revenues of $4.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2003, compared with $4.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2002.

The loss before benefit for income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2003, decreased 20% to $(312,000), compared with $(388,000) for the quarter ended March 31, 2002. The net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2003, was $(312,000) or $(0.10) per share, compared with a net loss of $(13,000) for the quarter ended March 31, 2002. The net loss for fiscal 2002 included an income tax benefit of $375,000.

Revenues for the six months ended March 31, 2003, were $9.8 million, compared with $9.6 million for the first six months of fiscal 2002. The loss before benefit for income taxes for the six months ended March 31, 2003, decreased 45% to $(496,000), compared with $(894,000) for the six months ended March 31, 2002.

For the six-month period ended March 31, 2003, the net loss decreased 4% to $(496,000) or $(0.16) per share, compared with $(519,000) or $(0.17) per share for the same period in the prior year.

Revenue for fiscal 2002 included consulting revenues generated from the Access Retail Management consulting Noun 1. management consulting - a service industry that provides advice to those in charge of running a business
service industry - an industry that provides services rather than tangible objects
 business that was sold in May 2002. The Access consulting revenues included in fiscal 2002 were $173,000 and $345,000 for the three and six months ended March 31, 2002.

As of March 31, 2003, the company had $10.9 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 $3.50 per share based on shares outstanding at March 31, 2003, compared with $10.6 million at Sept. 30, 2002, or $3.41 per share based on shares outstanding at Sept. 30, 2002. The company is virtually debt free.

"While earnings and sales were below our expectations for the quarter due to continuing weak market conditions, our X-Charge payment processing revenues increased over 100% year over year," 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 part of our business has been a clear winner for us and is becoming increasingly more significant. As a result we have begun to reallocate Verb 1. reallocate - allocate, distribute, or apportion anew; "Congressional seats are reapportioned on the basis of census data"
reapportion

allocate, apportion - distribute according to a plan or set apart for a special purpose; "I am allocating a loaf of
 resources from other areas of the business to X-Charge, to help fuel this profitable and growing part of our business.

"In response to weaker than expected results in our always challenging March quarter, we have cut our marketing budget in areas where we felt the dollars being spent were not providing an adequate return. We remain optimistic op·ti·mist  
n.
1. One who usually expects a favorable outcome.

2. A believer in philosophical optimism.



op
 about the business as we continue to place emphasis on higher profit margin 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.

"This has the effect of gradually grad·u·al  
adj.
Advancing or progressing by regular or continuous degrees: gradual erosion; a gradual slope.

n. Roman Catholic Church
1.
 reducing our reliance on the sale of new systems, as the recurring revenues become a larger percentage of overall revenues. The systems business is still very important to us, but our strategy will better insulate in·su·late  
tr.v. in·su·lat·ed, in·su·lat·ing, in·su·lates
1. To cause to be in a detached or isolated position. See Synonyms at isolate.

2.
 us from unpredictable and changing market conditions."


Calculation of Cash and Marketable Securities per share

                                               March 31,    Sept. 30,
                                                 2003         2002

Cash and cash equivalents                     $9,326,000   $9,093,000
Marketable available-for-sale securities       1,542,000    1,519,000
Total cash and marketable securities
 (numerator)                                 $10,868,000  $10,612,000
Shares outstanding (denominator)               3,109,000    3,109,000
Cash and marketable securities per share           $3.50        $3.41


About CAM Commerce Solutions

CAM Commerce Solutions provides total commerce solutions for traditional and Web retailers that are based on the company's open architecture software products for inventory management, 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 credit card processing services provided by the company. CAM Commerce has more than 10,000 retail customers 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

relating to relate prepbezüglich +gen, mit Bezug auf +acc 
 the expectations of profitability and economic climates are forward-looking for·ward-look·ing
adj.
Concerned with or making provision for the future: forward-looking educators; a forward-looking corporate plan.

Adj. 1.
 and are made pursuant to the safe harbor Safe Harbor

1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated.

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," "optimistic," "feel," "potential," "continue," "intends," "plans," "estimates," "may," "seeks," "would" 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 indicative: see mood.  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 STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                 (In thousands, except per-share data)

                                           THREE MONTHS   SIX MONTHS
                                               ENDED         ENDED
                                              MARCH 31,    MARCH 31,
REVENUES                                    2003   2002   2003   2002
  Net hardware, software and
   installation revenues                  $3,170 $3,095 $6,390 $6,439
  Net service revenues                     1,749  1,651  3,409  3,175
Total net revenues                         4,919  4,746  9,799  9,614
COSTS AND EXPENSES
  Cost of hardware, software and
   installation revenues                   1,639  1,545  3,228  3,394
  Cost of service revenues                   552    722  1,073  1,438
Total cost of revenues                     2,191  2,267  4,301  4,832
Selling, general and admin. expenses       2,608  2,457  5,166  4,844
Research and development expenses            495    465    965    957
Interest income                              (63)   (55)  (137)  (125)
Total costs and expenses                   5,231  5,134 10,295 10,508
Loss before benefit for income taxes        (312)  (388)  (496)  (894)
Benefit for income taxes                      --   (375)    --   (375)
Net loss                                   $(312)  $(13) $(496) $(519)

Basic net loss per share                  $(0.10)   $-- $(0.16)$(0.17)

Diluted net loss per share                $(0.10)   $-- $(0.16)$(0.17)

Shares used in computing basic
 net loss per share                        3,109  3,060  3,109  3,042

Shares used in computing
 diluted net loss per share                3,109  3,060  3,109  3,042


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

                                                   MARCH 31, SEPT. 30,
                                                      2003      2002

ASSETS
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                            $9,326  $9,093
  Marketable available-for-sale securities              1,542   1,519
  Accounts receivable, net                              1,435   1,842
  Inventories                                             367     324
  Other current assets                                    129     146
Total current assets                                   12,799  12,924

Property and equipment, net                               852     972
Intangible assets, net                                  1,027   1,177
Other assets                                              328     338
Total assets                                          $15,006 $15,411

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable                                       $521    $563
  Accrued compensation and related expenses               599     547
  Customer deposits and deferred service revenue        1,389   1,295
  Other accrued liabilities                               214     235
  Total current liabilities                             2,723   2,640
Long-term liabilities:
  Notes payable                                            10      13
  Total liabilities                                     2,733   2,653
Stockholders' equity:
  Common stock, $0.001 par value; 12,000
    shares authorized, 3,109 shares issued and
    outstanding at March 31, 2003, and
    Sept. 30, 2002                                          3       3
  Paid-in capital                                      13,886  13,886
  Accumulated other comprehensive income                   25      14
  Retained deficit                                     (1,641) (1,145)
  Total stockholders' equity                           12,273  12,758
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity            $15,006 $15,411
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