Cogent Systems Announces Record First Quarter Revenues; Revenues Increase 133% Year over Year to $35.8 Million Non-GAAP Net Income Reaches $0.12 Per Diluted Share.SOUTH PASADENA South Pasadena (păs'ədē`nə), city (1990 pop. 23,936), Los Angeles co., S Calif., a residential suburb of Los Angeles; inc. 1888. Medical supplies, clothing, and transportation and electronic equipment are manufactured. , Calif. -- Cogent COGENT - COmpiler and GENeralized Translator Systems (Nasdaq:COGT) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2005. First quarter 2005 net revenues were $35.8 million, which is a 13% sequential One after the other in some consecutive order such as by name or number. increase over net revenues of $31.8 million for the immediately preceding fourth quarter of 2004. Net income on a GAAP GAAP See: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles GAAP See generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). basis for the first quarter of 2005 was $10.1 million, or $0.11 per diluted di·lute tr.v. di·lut·ed, di·lut·ing, di·lutes 1. To make thinner or less concentrated by adding a liquid such as water. 2. To lessen the force, strength, purity, or brilliance of, especially by admixture. share, which compares to GAAP net income of $9.9 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, for the immediately preceding fourth quarter of 2004. Cogent's first quarter of 2005 GAAP results include $1.8 million of non-cash charges Non-Cash Charge A charge off, made by a company against earnings, that does not require an initial outlay of cash. Notes: Non-cash charges are typically against the depreciation, amortization, and depletion accounts on a company's balance sheet. related to the amortization of stock-based compensation. Excluding the effects of stock-based compensation, non-GAAP net income was $11.3 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, compared to $10.0 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, for the immediately preceding period after excluding the effects of similar items. "We are pleased to report record revenues and a 133% year-over-year increase in revenues in the first quarter of 2005," commented Ming Hsieh Ming Hsieh (simplified Chinese: 谢明; traditional Chinese: 謝明; b. 1955) is a billionaire Chinese American entrepreneur and philanthropist and the founder of AMAZ technology in 1987 and Cogent Systems in 1990. , President and Chief Executive Officer of Cogent. "Demand for biometric bi·o·met·rics n. (used with a sing. verb) The statistical study of biological phenomena. bi solutions continues to grow, and we are seeing an increasing number of requests for proposals for our AFIS AFIS Automated Fingerprint Identification System AFIS Aerodrome Flight Information Service AFIS Armed Forces Radio and Television Service AFIS Airborne Flight Information System AFIS Automated Fingerprinting Identification System (Pakistan) systems. Our strong first quarter results reflect continued deployment and re-orders related to our AFIS installations in over 30 countries, along with wins from new customers. Our leading technology has enabled us to win a number of important new contracts internationally for applications ranging from border control to law enforcement, and also domestically with state, local and federal government agencies. In addition, we continue to see longer-term growth opportunities applying our fingerprint fingerprint, an impression of the underside of the end of a finger or thumb, used for identification because the arrangement of ridges in any fingerprint is thought to be unique and permanent with each person (no two persons having the same prints have ever been identification and pattern recognition technology to the commercial sector." "We believe we are winning market share and have good visibility into continuing to grow our business throughout 2005," commented Paul Paul, 1901–64, king of the Hellenes (1947–64), brother and successor of George II. He married (1938) Princess Frederika of Brunswick. During Paul's reign Greece followed a pro-Western policy, and the Cyprus question was temporarily resolved. Kim Kim orphan wanders streets of India with lama. [Br. Lit.: Kim] See : Adventurousness , Chief Financial Officer of Cogent. "Operating margins Operating Margin A ratio used to measure a company's pricing strategy and operating efficiency. Calculated by: increased 50 basis points from approximately 38.5% during the three months ended December December: see month. 31, 2004 to approximately 39% during the three months ended March 31, 2005." The Company will host a conference call and live webcast at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific Time) today to discuss these results and revised financial guidance for the full 2005 fiscal year. Cogent will offer a live webcast of the conference call, accessible from the "Investor Relations Investor relations The process by which the corporation communicates with its investors. " section of the Company's website (www.cogentsystems.com). The webcast will be archived for a period of 15 days. A telephonic replay of the conference call will also be available 2 hours after the call and will run for 2 days. To hear the replay, parties in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and Canada Canada (kăn`ədə), independent nation (2001 pop. 30,007,094), 3,851,787 sq mi (9,976,128 sq km), N North America. Canada occupies all of North America N of the United States (and E of Alaska) except for Greenland and the French islands of should call 800-405-2236 and enter pass code 11028337. International parties should call 303-590-3000 and enter pass code 11028337. Note Regarding Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures Certain of the information set forth herein, including non-GAAP net income and earnings per share, may be considered non-GAAP financial measures. Cogent believes this information is useful to investors because it provides a basis for measuring Cogent's available capital resources, the operating performance of Cogent's business and Cogent's cash flow, excluding stock-based compensation that would normally be included in the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance Accordance is Bible Study Software for Macintosh developed by OakTree Software, Inc.[] As well as a standalone program, it is the base software packaged by Zondervan in their Bible Study suites for Macintosh. with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles The standard accounting rules, regulations, and procedures used by companies in maintaining their financial records. Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) provide companies and accountants with a consistent set of guidelines that cover both broad accounting . Cogent's management uses these non-GAAP financial measures along with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures in evaluating Cogent's operating performance, capital resources and cash flow. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information presented in compliance with GAAP, and non-financial measures as reported by Cogent may not be comparable to similarly titled amounts reported by other companies. About Cogent Systems Cogent is a leading provider of Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems Automated Fingerprint Identification System (or AFIS) is a system to automatically match one or many unknown fingerprints against a database of known prints. This is done for various reasons, not the least of which is because the person has committed a crime. , or AFIS, and other fingerprint biometric solutions to governments, law enforcement agencies A law enforcement agency (LEA) is a term used to describe any agency which enforces the law. This may be a local or state police, federal agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). and other organizations worldwide. Cogent's AFIS solutions enable customers to capture fingerprint images electronically, encode (1) To assign a code to represent data, such as a parts code. Contrast with decode. (2) To convert from one format or signal to another. See codec and D/A converter. (3) The term is sometimes erroneously used for "encrypt. fingerprints Impressions or reproductions of the distinctive pattern of lines and grooves on the skin of human fingertips. Fingerprints are reproduced by pressing a person's fingertips into ink and then onto a piece of paper. into searchable files and accurately compare a set of fingerprints to a database containing potentially millions of fingerprints in seconds. 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. This press release contains, in addition to historical information, forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on management's current estimates and expectations and are subject to a number of uncertainties and risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Cogent is providing this information as of the date of this press release, and expressly disclaims any duty to update information contained in this press release. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, express and implied statements regarding Cogent's anticipated revenue growth and growth in sales opportunities in a variety of markets, including future domestic and international growth, and opportunities in the commercial market. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied here. Readers are referred to Cogent's Report on Form 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. for the year ended December 31, 2004 filed by Cogent with the Securities and Exchange Commission which identifies important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: changes in government policies; uncertain political conditions in international markets; deriving a significant portion of revenues from a limited number of customers; deriving a significant portion of revenues from the sale of solutions pursuant to government contracts; failure of the biometrics The biological identification of a person. Examples are face, iris and retinal patterns, hand geometry and voice. Increasingly built into laptop computers, fingerprint readers have become popular as a secure method for identification. market to experience significant growth; failure of Cogent's products to achieve broad acceptance; potential fluctuations in quarterly and annual results; changes in Cogent's effective tax rate; failure to successfully compete; failure to comply with government regulations; failure to accurately predict financial results due to long sales cycles; negative publicity and/or and/or conj. Used to indicate that either or both of the items connected by it are involved. Usage Note: And/or is widely used in legal and business writing. loss of clients due to security breaches resulting in the disclosure of confidential information Noun 1. confidential information - an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job" steer, tip, wind, hint, lead ; loss of export licenses or changes in export laws; failure to manage projects; rapid technology change in the biometrics market; loss of a key member of management team; termination of 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. orders; loss of limited source suppliers; negative audits by government agencies; failure to protect intellectual property; and exposure to intellectual property and product liability claims. The information contained in this press release is a statement of Cogent's present intention, belief or expectation and is based upon, among other things, existing industry conditions, market conditions, the economy in general and Cogent's assumptions. Cogent may change its intention, belief or expectation, at any time and without notice, based upon any changes in such factors, in its assumptions or otherwise. Cogent undertakes no obligation to review or confirm analysts' expectations or estimates or to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances CIRCUMSTANCES, evidence. The particulars which accompany a fact. 2. The facts proved are either possible or impossible, ordinary and probable, or extraordinary and improbable, recent or ancient; they may have happened near us, or afar off; they are public or after the date hereof here·of adv. Of this. hereof Adverb Formal or law of or concerning this Adv. 1. hereof - of or concerning this; "the twigs hereof are physic" or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. By including any information in this press release, Cogent does not necessarily acknowledge that disclosure of such information is required by applicable law or that the information is material.
COGENT, INC.
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
March 31, 2005 and December 31, 2004
(in thousands)
Balance at Balance at
ASSETS: 3/31/2005 12/31/2004
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Cash and investments $220,508 $223,284
Accounts receivable, net 22,798 14,761
Unbilled accounts receivable 1,095 1,308
Inventories 25,643 37,980
Property and equipment, net 8,153 8,478
Other assets 16,196 15,083
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Total assets $294,393 $300,894
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LIABILITIES & EQUITY:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 6,233 $ 10,401
Deferred revenue 48,498 68,429
Total stockholders' equity 239,662 222,064
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Total liabilities & equity $294,393 $300,894
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COGENT, INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 and 2004
(in thousands, except per share data)
Three months ended
March 31,
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2005 2004
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Revenues:
Product revenues $31,780 $12,694
Maintenance and services revenues 4,061 2,704
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Total revenues 35,841 15,398
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Cost of revenues:
Cost of product revenues 13,838 2,365
Cost of maintenance and services revenues 1,089 619
Amortization of deferred stock-based
compensation 195 114
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Total cost of revenues 15,122 3,098
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Gross profit 20,719 12,300
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Operating expenses:
Research and development 1,913 1,660
Selling and marketing 1,526 807
General and administrative 1,727 818
Amortization of deferred stock-based
compensation 1,623 4,223
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Total operating expenses 6,789 7,508
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Operating income 13,930 4,792
Interest income 1,388 36
Other, net 284 --
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Income before income taxes 15,602 4,828
Income tax provision 5,537 311
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Net income $10,065 $ 4,517
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Net income per share:
Basic $ 0.12 $ 0.08
Diluted $ 0.11 $ 0.07
Number of shares used in per share computations:
Basic 82,008 60,000
Diluted 91,845 68,576
COGENT, INC.
Non-GAAP Earnings per Share Reconciliation
Three Months Ended March 31, 2005 and 2004 and December 31, 2004
(in thousands, except per share data)
Three Three Three
months months months
ended ended ended
March 31, March 31, December 31,
2005 2004 2004
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Earnings for per share calculations
GAAP Net Income $10,065 $4,517 $9,910
GAAP Income tax provision 5,537 311 4,502
Amortization of deferred stock-based
compensation 1,818 4,337 1,666
Tax effect (1) (6,097) (3,483) (6,110)
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Non-GAAP Net income $11,323 $5,682 $9,968
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Earnings per share
GAAP Diluted EPS $ 0.11 $ 0.07 $ 0.11
GAAP Income tax provision 0.06 0.00 0.05
Amortization of deferred stock-based
compensation 0.02 0.06 0.02
Tax effect (1) (0.07) (0.05) (0.07)
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Non-GAAP Diluted EPS $ 0.12 $ 0.08 $ 0.11
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(1) Tax rate at 35% for three months ended March 31, 2005 and 38%
for three months ended March 31, 2004 and December 31, 2004.
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