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CCC Information Services Group Inc. Posts Continued Strong Profit Growth in Core U.S. Business in 2nd Quarter, on 7% Revenue Gain.


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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 2, 2001

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ChannelPoint Write Down

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 Information Services See Information Systems.  Group Inc. (Nasdaq: CCCG CCCG Canadian Conference on Computational Geometry
CCCG Climate Change Co-ordinating Group
) continued to post both strong operating profits Operating profit (or loss)

Revenue from a firm's regular activities less costs and expenses and before income deductions.


operating profit

See operating income.
 and profit growth in its core U.S. operations in the second quarter ended June June: see month.  30, 2001 on a 6.8 percent revenue gain. But one-time one-time
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b.
 restructuring charges restructuring charge

The expense of reorganizing a company's operations. A restructuring charge is an infrequent expense that generally results from asset writedowns or facility closings.
 and the write down of a significant investment in software-developer ChannelPoint Inc. led to a net loss of $18.5 million in the June 30 quarter, equal to $0.85 per share.

In the second quarter, CCC U.S., the core tools business, registered a 16.8 percent gain in operating profits to $8.0 million, excluding a $2.8 million restructuring charge. Core tools revenue increased 6.8 percent to $45.8 million from $42.9 million in the prior year.

During the quarter, the company posted a total operating loss operating loss

The excess of operating expenses over revenue. As with operating income, operating losses exclude revenues and expenses from operations that are not considered a regular part of the business. Also called deficit. Compare operating income.
 of $7.0 million, including a $9.2 million investment in DriveLogic and $6.2 million in restructuring charges. International operating profits were $0.5 million in the quarter.

"We saw strong performance from our automotive customer base and are pleased by the continued high renewal rates from our insurance and automotive customer base," said Githesh Ramamurthy, chairman and chief executive officer of CCC Information Services Inc.

For the first six months of 2001, CCC U.S. revenues increased 5.0 percent to $92.2 million from $87.8 million a year earlier. Operating profits, excluding restructuring charges of $17.6 million, were up 17.6 percent from a year ago. Investment in DriveLogic totaled $16.6 million, up from $6.0 million.

"In addition, with our recent integration of DriveLogic and CCC, we are now able to offer customers a complete set of solutions with a single face for sales, service and support. This decision is allowing us to maximize In a graphical environment, to enlarge a window to the full size of the screen. See Win Maximize windows.  our resources toward product delivery, while improving profit," added Ramamurthy.

Second quarter highlights:
-- Created a more efficient organizational structure resulting in projected
annual profit improvement in excess of $10.0 million. A related $2.8 million
non-recurring pre-tax restructuring charge was recorded in the second quarter.

-- Initiated the wind down of CCC's international businesses to increase focus
on U.S. market opportunities. A non-recurring $3.4 million pre-tax charge
resulted from this decision.

-- Wrote off the company's holding in ChannelPoint Inc., resulting in a
non-cash pre-tax charge of $27.6 million, including a $4.9 million allowance
related to a note receivable.

-- Reached an agreement with Mr. Ramamurthy regarding his employment with CCC
through 2004.


"The actions taken during the quarter position CCC for improved financial performance during the remainder of 2001 and position us well for further improvement in 2002," said Reid E. Simpson Simp·son , Sir James Young 1811-1870.

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, the company's executive vice president and chief financial officer.

About CCC

CCC Information Services Group Inc. (NASDAQ: CCCG), headquartered in Chicago Chicago, city, United States
Chicago (shĭkä`gō, shĭkô`gō), city (1990 pop. 2,783,726), seat of Cook co., NE Ill., on Lake Michigan; inc. 1837.
, is a leading supplier of advanced software, communications systems In telecommunication, a communications system is a collection of individual communications networks, transmission systems, relay stations, tributary stations, and data terminal equipment (DTE) usually capable of interconnection and interoperation to form an integrated whole. , Internet Internet

Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the
 and wireless-enabled technology solutions to the automotive claims and collision See CSMA/CD and collision avoidance system.
Collision (physics)

Any interaction between particles, aggregates of particles, or rigid bodies in which they come near enough to exert a mutual influence, generally with exchange of energy.
 repair industries. Its technology-based products and services optimize optimize - optimisation  efficiency throughout the entire claims management supply chain and facilitate communication amongst 14,800 collision repair facilities, 350 insurance companies, and a range of industry participants. For more information about CCC Information Services, visit our Web site at www.cccis.com; or contact Susan SUSAN Smallest Univalue Segment Assimilating Nucleus
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 at 312-229-2830 or Kristin Anderson Anderson, river, Canada
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 of Ketchum/CTC at 312-832-9300.

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 at www.cccis.com/investor/confcall.htm.

A recording of the conference call will also be available on Thursday, August 2, beginning at 2:30 p.m. EST P.M. also p.m. or p.m.
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This release contains statements that constitute 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.
 within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are subject 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 those sections and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and  of 1995. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, including those described in the company's filings with the SEC, and that actual results or developments may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, and startup (STARTing UP) "At startup" means when the computer is first turned on or when a program is first loaded. See Startup folder.  businesses are inherently uncertain. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management's analysis, judgment, belief or expectation only as of the date hereof here·of  
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. The company has based these forward-looking statements on information currently available and disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement.


                  CCC Information Services Group Inc.
                    Consolidated Operating Results
               (In thousands, except per share amounts)
                              (Unaudited)


                           Three Months Ended        Six Months Ended
                           ------------------        ----------------
                               June 30,                 June 30,
                               --------                 --------
                            2001        2000          2001      2000
                            ----        ----          ----      ----
Revenues:
  CCC U.S.               $ 45,761    $ 42,866      $ 92,155  $ 87,801
  CCC International           367       1,613         1,363     4,358
                          -------     -------       -------   -------
Net revenue                46,128      44,479        93,518    92,159
                          -------     -------       -------   -------

Expenses:
  Production and
   customer support         8,639      11,047        17,948    21,275
  Commissions, royalties
   and licenses             2,512       3,148         5,008     6,514
  Selling, general
   and administrative      23,279      20,966        46,261    40,390
  Depreciation
   and amortization         3,136       2,754         6,238     5,284
  Product development
   and programming          9,319       5,920        17,062    11,662
  Restructuring charges     6,199          --         6,199        --
                          -------     -------       -------   -------
Total operating expenses   53,084      43,835        98,716    85,125
                          -------     -------       -------   -------

Operating income           (6,956)        644        (5,198)    7,034

Interest expense           (1,188)       (739)       (2,439)   (1,389)
Other income, net             401         225           687     4,602
Gain on exchange of
 investment securities         --      18,437            --    18,437
Loss on investment
 securities and
 note receivable          (27,595)         --       (27,595)       --
CCC Capital Trust
 minority interest expense   (384)         --          (534)       --
Equity in losses of
 ChoiceParts investment      (795)       (312)       (1,671)     (312)
                          -------     -------       -------   -------

Income(loss) from
 continuing operations
 before income taxes      (36,517)     18,255       (36,750)   28,372

Income tax
 benefit (provision)       17,957       2,208        18,062    (2,782)
                          -------     -------       -------   -------

Income(loss) from
 continuing operations
 before equity losses     (18,560)     20,463       (18,688)   25,590

Equity in net
 losses of affiliate           79      (3,496)       (2,613)   (4,309)
                          -------     -------       -------   -------

Income(loss) from
 continuing operations    (18,481)     16,967       (21,301)   21,281

Income(loss) from
 discontinued operations,
 net of tax                    --         290        (6,982)      511
                          -------     -------       -------   -------

Net income(loss)         $(18,481)   $ 17,257      $(28,283) $ 21,792
                          =======     =======       =======   =======

Per Share Data:

Income(loss) per common
 share - basic from:
Continuing operations    $  (0.85)   $   0.78      $  (0.98) $   0.96
Discontinued operations        --        0.01         (0.32)     0.02
                          -------     -------       -------   -------
Income(loss) per
 common share - basic    $  (0.85)   $   0.79      $  (1.30) $   0.98
                          =======     =======       =======   =======

Income(loss) per
common share - diluted from:
Continuing operations    $  (0.85)   $   0.77      $  (0.98) $   0.95
Discontinued operations        --        0.01         (0.32)     0.02
                          -------     -------       -------   -------
Income(loss) per
 common share - diluted  $  (0.85)   $   0.78      $  (1.30) $   0.97
                          =======     =======       =======   =======

Weighted average
 common shares outstanding

 - Basic                   21,794      21,959        21,781    22,054
                          =======     =======       =======   =======
 - Diluted                 21,794      22,113        21,781    22,479
                          =======     =======       =======   =======


                  CCC Information Services Group Inc.
              Consolidated Operating Results by Segments
                            (In thousands)
                              (Unaudited)

                           Three Months Ended        Six Months Ended
                           ------------------        ----------------
                                June 30,                  June 30,
                                -------                   -------
                            2001        2000          2001      2000
                            ----        ----          ----      ----

CCC US with Shared Services
Net revenue               $45,761      42,866        92,155    87,801

Operating expenses        (37,806)    (36,056)      (74,521)  (72,802)
                           ------     -------        ------    ------
Operating income            7,955       6,810        17,634    14,999
Non-recurring
 operating expenses        (2,830)         --        (2,830)       --
                           ------     -------        ------    ------
Operating
 income - reported        $ 5,125    $  6,810       $14,804   $14,999
                           ======     =======        ======    ======

CCC International
Net revenue                   367       1,613         1,363   $ 4,358
Operating expenses            103      (3,547)       (1,348)   (6,308)
                           ------     -------        ------    ------
Operating income (loss)       470      (1,934)           15    (1,950)
Non-recurring
 operating expenses        (3,369)         --        (3,369)       --
                           ------     -------        ------    ------
Operating loss - reported $(2,899)   $ (1,934)      $(3,354)  $(1,950)
                           ======     =======        ======    ======

DriveLogic
Net revenue               $    --    $     --       $    --   $    --
Operating expenses         (9,182)     (4,232)      (16,648)   (6,015)
                           ------     -------        ------    ------
Operating loss            $(9,182)   $ (4,232)     $(16,648)  $(6,015)
                           ======     =======        ======    ======

CCC Consolidated -
 Continuing Operations
Net revenue               $46,128    $ 44,479       $93,518   $92,159
Operating expenses        (46,885)    (43,835)      (92,517)  (85,125)
                           ------     -------        ------    ------
Operating income (loss)      (757)        644         1,001     7,034
Non-recurring
 operating expenses        (6,199)         --        (6,199)       --
                           ------     -------        ------    ------
Operating income (loss) -
reported                  $(6,956)   $    644       $(5,198)  $ 7,034
                           ======     =======        ======    ======


                  CCC INFORMATION SERVICES GROUP INC.
                           AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                 (In thousands, except share amounts)
                              (Unaudited)

                                          June 30,       December 31,
                                           2001             2000
                                           ----             ----

   ASSETS
Cash..................................       $803               $912
Accounts receivable (net of reserves
 of $2,882 and $3,271 at June 30, 2001
 and December 31, 2000, respectively)      13,401             16,867
Income tax refunds receivable.........      3,975                 --
Current portion deferred income taxes.      5,322                 --
Other current assets..................      4,880              5,212
                                      -----------        -----------
  Total current assets................     28,381             22,991
Property and equipment (net of
 accumulated depreciation of $37,850
 and $32,141 at June 30, 2001 and
 December 31, respectively)                19,690             21,812
Goodwill (net of accumulated
 amortization of $11,584 and $15,312
 at June 30, 2001 and December 31,
 2000)                                      5,391              7,224
Deferred income taxes.................     18,484              8,004
Investments...........................      1,447             23,764
Notes receivable......................        739              5,257
Other assets..........................      1,053                788
Net assets of discontinued operations.         --              4,848
                                      -----------        -----------
  Total assets........................    $75,185            $94,688
                                      ===========        ===========


   LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Book overdraft........................     $3,076             $8,682
Accounts payable and accrued expenses.     29,156             34,462
Income taxes payable..................         --                375
Current portion of long-term debt.....        692                314
Deferred revenues.....................      5,064              4,044
                                      -----------        -----------
  Total current liabilities...........     37,988             47,877
Long-term debt........................     43,864             42,000
Deferred revenues.....................         84                120
Other liabilities.....................      2,686              2,573
Net liabilities of discontinued
 operations...........................      2,046                 --
                                      -----------        -----------
  Total liabilities...................     86,668             92,570
                                      -----------        -----------
Preferred Securities in CCC Capital
 Trust................................     12,534                 --
                                      -----------        -----------
Common stock ($0.10 par value,
 40,000,000 shares authorized,
 21,812,420 and 21,759,279 shares
 issued and outstanding at June 30,
 2001 and December 31, 2000,
 respectively)........................      2,598              2,593
Additional paid-in capital............    105,580            103,279
Accumulated deficit...................    (83,245)           (54,962)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss..       (581)              (423)
Treasury stock, at cost ($0.01 par
 value, 4,286,665 common shares in
 treasury at June 30, 2001and December
 31, 2000, respectively)..............    (48,369)           (48,369)
                                      -----------        -----------
  Total stockholders' equity (deficit)    (24,017)             2,118
                                      -----------        -----------
  Total liabilities and stockholders'
   equity (deficit)                       $75,185            $94,688
                                      ===========        ===========
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