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Cogent Systems Announces Record Second Quarter Revenues; Quarterly Revenues Increase 131% Year over Year to $39.4 Million; Non-GAAP Net Income Reaches $0.17 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 second quarter ended June June: see month.  30, 2005.

Second quarter 2005 net revenues were $39.4 million, which is a 10% sequential One after the other in some consecutive order such as by name or number.  increase over net revenues of $35.8 million for the immediately preceding first quarter of 2005. Net income on a GAAP GAAP

See: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles


GAAP

See generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
 basis for the second quarter of 2005 was $14.4 million, or $0.16 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 $10.1 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, for the immediately preceding first quarter of 2005.

Second quarter of 2005 GAAP results include $1.6 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 $15.7 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, compared to $11.3 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, for the immediately preceding period after excluding the effects of similar items.

"During the second quarter we grew revenues by 131% year over year, announced over $75 million in new contracts and orders and successfully completed our follow-on fol·low-on
adj.
Following as a related or consequent aspect or development: "Such contracts involve follow-on sales of maintenance services" Christian Science Monitor.
 equity offering," 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. "Our record quarter was driven by continued strong demand 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 and services. During the quarter, we successfully expanded on our business with follow-on orders from existing customers and also diversified diversified (di·verˑ·s  our client base with large orders from new customers. Our leading technology enabled us to win a number of important new contracts for border control, voting applications, law enforcement and point of sale applications for the fast growing commercial market. Looking ahead, demand for biometric bi·o·met·rics  
n. (used with a sing. verb)
The statistical study of biological phenomena.



bi
 solutions continues to rise, and we are seeing an increasing number of opportunities."

"During the quarter, we continued to strengthen our financial position," 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

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, Chief Financial Officer of Cogent. "We raised $97 million for the Company through our follow-on equity offering and now have $314 million in cash and investments on our balance sheet which we believe can help us win larger business opportunities."

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 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 11034789. International parties should call 303-590-3000 and enter pass code 11034789.

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 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  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-Q Form 10-Q

See 10-Q.
 for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 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
                  June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004
                            (in thousands)


                                              Balance at   Balance at
                                               6/30/2005   12/31/2004
                                              ----------- ------------
ASSETS:

Cash and investments                          $  314,156  $   223,284
Accounts receivable, net                          37,518       14,761
Unbilled accounts receivable                       1,761        1,308
Inventories                                       20,049       37,980
Property and equipment, net                        7,721        8,478
Deferred income taxes                             54,032       14,312
Other assets                                       2,960          771

                                              ----------- ------------
Total assets                                  $  438,197  $   300,894
                                              =========== ============

LIABILITIES & EQUITY:

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities      $    7,507  $    10,401
Deferred revenue                                  31,590       68,429
Total stockholders' equity                       399,100      222,064

                                              ----------- ------------
Total liabilities & equity                    $  438,197  $   300,894
                                              =========== ============



                             COGENT, INC.
                   CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
       Three Months and Six Months Ended June 30, 2005 and 2004
                 (in thousands, except per share data)


                               Three months ended    Six months ended
                                     June 30,            June 30,
                               ------------------   ------------------
                                 2005      2004       2005      2004
                               --------  --------   --------  --------

Revenues:
  Product revenues             $35,557   $13,621    $67,337   $26,315
  Maintenance and services
   revenues                      3,797     3,441      7,858     6,145
                               --------  --------   --------  --------
      Total revenues            39,354    17,062     75,195    32,460
                               --------  --------   --------  --------

Cost of revenues:
  Cost of product revenues      14,593     3,152     28,431     5,517
  Cost of maintenance and
   services revenues             1,253       907      2,342     1,526
  Amortization of deferred
   stock-based compensation        192       156        387       270
                                -------   -------    -------   -------
      Total cost of revenues    16,038     4,215     31,160     7,313
                               --------  --------   --------  --------

                               --------  --------   --------  --------
Gross profit                    23,316    12,847     44,035    25,147
                               --------  --------   --------  --------

Operating expenses:
  Research and development       1,783     1,499      3,696     3,159
  Selling and marketing          1,584       797      3,110     1,604
  General and administrative     1,740       926      3,467     1,744
  Amortization of deferred
   stock-based compensation      1,455     1,995      3,078     6,218
                               --------  --------   --------  --------
      Total operating expenses   6,562     5,217     13,351    12,725
                               --------  --------   --------  --------

Operating income                16,754     7,630     30,684    12,422

Interest income                  1,570        54      2,958        90
Other, net                         112       362        396       362
                               --------  --------   --------  --------

Income before income taxes      18,436     8,046     34,038    12,874

Income tax provision             3,988       337      9,525       648

                               --------  --------   --------  --------
Net income                     $14,448   $ 7,709    $24,513   $12,226
                               ========  ========   ========  ========

Net income per share:
  Basic                        $  0.17   $  0.13    $  0.29   $  0.20
  Diluted                      $  0.16   $  0.11    $  0.27   $  0.18

Number of shares used in per
 share computations:
  Basic                         86,129    60,000     84,057    60,000
  Diluted                       92,279    69,262     92,069    68,884



                             COGENT, INC.
              Non-GAAP Earnings per Share Reconciliation
          Three Months Ended June 30, 2005 and March 31, 2005
                 (in thousands, except per share data)


                                             Three months Three months
                                                ended        ended
                                               June 30,     March 31,
                                                 2005         2005
                                             ------------ ------------

Earnings for per share calculations

GAAP Net Income                                 $ 14,448     $ 10,065

GAAP Income tax provision                          3,988        5,537
Amortization of deferred stock-based
 compensation                                      1,647        1,818
Tax effect (1)                                    (4,418)      (6,097)

                                                ---------    ---------
Non-GAAP Net income                             $ 15,665     $ 11,323
                                                =========    =========

Earnings per share

GAAP Diluted EPS                                $   0.16     $   0.11

GAAP Income tax provision                           0.04         0.06
Amortization of deferred stock-based
 compensation                                       0.02         0.02
Tax effect (1)                                     (0.05)       (0.07)

                                                ---------    ---------
Non-GAAP Diluted EPS                            $   0.17     $   0.12
                                                =========    =========

(1) Tax rate at 22% for the three months ended June 30, 2005 and 35%
for three months ended March 31, 2005.
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