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Document Security Systems, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2009 Operating Results
- Sales Revenue increase 53%
- Operating expenses decrease by 24%
- Net loss decreases 64%
ROCHESTER, N.Y., Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Document Security Systems, Inc. (NYSE Amex: DMC; "DSS"), a leader in patented protection against counterfeiting and unauthorized copying, scanning and photo imaging, reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009.
Revenue for the third quarter of 2009 was $2.6 million, an increase of 52.6% over the third quarter of 2008, primarily due to security and commercial print sales, which increased 68.4% during the quarter and reflects the impact of the Company's acquisition of DPI Secuprint, a commercial printer, in December, 2008.
Third Quarter Financial Highlights
- Sales of $2.6 million increased 52.6% compared to the third quarter of 2008.
- Sales increased 13.6% sequentially over the second quarter of 2009.
- Third quarter gross profit margins at 38.3% compared to 56.6% in the third quarter of 2008.
- Operating expenses decreased by 24.3% compared to the third quarter of 2008.
- Net Loss decreased by 64.2% to $955,000 compared to $2,663,000 in the third quarter of 2008.
- Net loss per share of $(0.06) compared to $(0.19) in the third quarter of 2008.
- Adjusted EBITDA. (See Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures table) loss of $407,000 as compared to a loss of $348,000 in the third quarter of 2008.
First Nine Months Financial Highlights
- Sales of $7.6 million increased 42.2% compared to the first nine months of 2008.
- Gross profit of $2.8 million compared to $3.0 million in the first nine months of 2008, a decrease of 6.3%.
- Operating expenses decreased by 33.7% compared to the first nine months of 2008.
- Net Loss decreased by 53.5% to $2,873,000 compared to the $6,182,000 in the first nine months of 2008.
- Net loss per share of $(0.20) compared to $(0.45) in the third quarter of 2008.
- Adjusted EBITDA. (See Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures table) loss of $1,339,000 as compared to a loss of $1,526,000 in first nine months of 2008.
Other Corporate Developments
- DSS's AuthentiGuard DeterX(TM) Security Paper approved as an "HP Indigo Certified Substrate".
- Completion of first step of spin-off and planned stock dividend of Legalstore.com division.
- Completed $1,491,000 private placement in October.
- Signed 4 year distribution deal with Samsung S1 Corporation, Seoul, South Korea.
- Produced 4 million secure financial instruments containing our anti-counterfeiting technologies since January 1, 2009 - none have been reported counterfeited.
- We have attracted 5 new large fortune 500 clients for whom we manufacture print products containing our security technologies.
Robert Fagenson, Chairman of the Board of Document Security Systems, stated "During the third quarter of 2009, we saw a rebound of customer demand as sales grew 14% from the second quarter of this year. While still below levels we are targeting, we are encouraged by the results."
Document Security System's CEO Patrick White said, "The third quarter financial results further point to the improvement of our business over 2008. We are involved in several new significant revenue opportunities which could quickly improve our financial results. Based on our new cost structure and revenue opportunity pipeline we believe that we are very well positioned for future success."
About Document Security Systems, Inc
Document Security Systems is a world leader in the development of optical deterrent technologies that help prevent counterfeiting and brand fraud from the use of the most advanced scanners, copiers and imaging systems in the market. The company's patented and patent-pending technologies protect valuable documents and printed products from counterfeiters and identity thieves. Document Security Systems' customers, which include international governments, major corporations and world financial institutions, use its covert and overt technologies to protect a number of applications including, but not limited to, currency, vital records, brand protection, ID Cards, internet commerce, passports and gift certificates. Document Security Systems' strategy is to become the world's leading producer of cutting-edge security technologies for paper, plastic and electronically generated printed assets.
More information about Document Security Systems, Inc can be found at www.documentsecurity.com and www.plasticprintingprofessionals.com, www.legalstore.com, www.protectedpaper.com and www.dpirochester.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
The statements contained in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created thereby. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding expectations for future financial performance, potential sales from new and existing customers, expected benefits from the Company's cost cutting efforts, the potential sale of Legalstore.com, and/or statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words "believes," "could," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "intends," "plans," "projects," "seeks," or similar expressions. all of which involve uncertainty and risk. Many of these risks and uncertainties are discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), and in any subsequent reports filed with the SEC, all of which are available at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. It is possible the company's future financial performance may differ from expectations due to a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the risks referred to above, and changes in economic and business conditions in the world, increased competitive activity, achieving sales levels to fulfill revenue expectations, consolidation among its competitors and customers, technology advancements, unexpected costs and charges, adequate funding for plans, changes in interest and foreign exchange rates, regulatory and other approvals and failure to implement all plans, for whatever reason. It is not possible to foresee or identify all such factors. Any forward-looking statements in this report are based on current conditions; expected future developments and other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Prospective investors are cautioned that such statements are not a guarantee of future performance and actual results or developments may differ materially from those projected. The company makes no commitment to update any forward-looking statement included herein, or disclose any facts, events or circumstances that may affect the accuracy of any forward-looking statement.
DOCUMENT SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited)
Three Months Three Months
Ended Ended
September September
30, 2009 30, 2008 % change
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Revenue
Security and commercial printing $2,247,000 $1,334,000 68.4%
Technology license royalties
and digital solutions 204,000 189,000 7.9%
Legal products 102,000 150,000 -32.0%
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Total Revenue 2,553,000 1,673,000 52.6%
Costs of revenue
Security and commercial printing $1,516,000 $636,000 138.4%
Technology license royalties
and digital solutions 4,000 4,000 0.0%
Legal products 56,000 86,000 -34.9%
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Total cost of revenue 1,576,000 726,000 117.1%
Gross profit
Security and commercial printing 731,000 698,000 4.7%
Technology license royalties
and digital solutions 200,000 185,000 8.1%
Legal products 46,000 64,000 -28.1%
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Total gross profit 977,000 947,000 3.2%
Gross profit margin 38.3% 56.6%
Operating Expenses
Sales, general and
administrative compensation $855,000 $539,000 58.6%
Professional Fees 147,000 206,000 -28.6%
Sales and marketing 34,000 204,000 -83.3%
Research and development 61,000 73,000 -16.4%
Rent and utilities 129,000 122,000 5.7%
Other 197,000 197,000 0.0%
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$1,423,000 $1,341,000 6.1%
Other Operating Expenses
Depreciation and amortization 36,000 42,000 -14.3%
Stock based payments 38,000 480,000 -92.1%
Impairment of patent defense
costs - - 0.0%
Amortization of intangibles 324,000 541,000 -40.1%
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398,000 1,063,000 -62.6%
Total Operating Expenses 1,821,000 2,404,000 -24.3%
Operating loss (844,000) (1,457,000) -42.1%
Other income (expense):
Interest income 18,000 - 0.0%
Gain/(Loss) on foreign
currency adjustments (1,000) 8,000 -112.5%
Interest expense (58,000) (41,000) 41.5%
Amortizaton of note discount (64,000) -
Loss on sale of patent assets - (1,170,000)
Other income - -
- -
Other income (expense), net (105,000) (1,203,000) -92.8%
Loss before income taxes (949,000) (2,660,000) -65.0%
Income taxes 5,000 5,000 -
Net loss $(954,000) $(2,664,000) -64.9%
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Net loss per share, basic and
diluted $(0.06) $(0.19) -68.4%
Weighted average common
shares outstanding, basic
and diluted 14,711,105 14,286,192 3.0%
========== ========== ===
Nine Months Nine Months
Ended Ended
September September
30, 2009 30, 2008 % change
----------- ----------- --------
Revenue
Security and commercial printing $6,605,000 $3,421,000 93.1%
Technology license royalties
and digital solutions 619,000 1,427,000 -56.6%
Legal products 355,000 483,000 -26.5%
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Total Revenue 7,579,000 5,331,000 42.2%
Costs of revenue
Security and commercial printing $4,547,000 $2,028,000 124.2%
Technology license royalties
and digital solutions 11,000 11,000 0.0%
Legal products 179,000 258,000 -30.6%
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Total cost of revenue 4,737,000 2,297,000 106.2%
Gross profit
Security and commercial printing 2,058,000 1,393,000 47.7%
Technology license royalties
and digital solutions 608,000 1,416,000 -57.1%
Legal products 176,000 225,000 -21.8%
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Total gross profit 2,842,000 3,034,000 -6.3%
Gross profit margin 37.5% 56.9%
Operating Expenses
Sales, general and
administrative compensation $2,713,000 $1,622,000 67.3%
Professional Fees 434,000 780,000 -44.4%
Sales and marketing 105,000 892,000 -88.2%
Research and development 223,000 322,000 -30.7%
Rent and utilities 399,000 322,000 23.9%
Other 452,000 580,000 -22.1%
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$4,326,000 $4,518,000 -4.2%
Other Operating Expenses
Depreciation and amortization 116,000 126,000 -7.9%
Stock based payments (79,000) 1,506,000 -105.2%
Impairment of patent defense
costs - 292,000 0.0%
Amortization of intangibles 971,000 1,605,000 -39.5%
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1,008,000 3,529,000 -71.4%
Total Operating Expenses 5,334,000 8,047,000 -33.7%
Operating loss (2,492,000) (5,013,000) -50.3%
Other income (expense):
Interest income 18,000 -
Gain/(Loss) on foreign
currency adjustments 10,000 (17,000) -158.8%
Interest expense (207,000) (95,000) 117.9%
Amortizaton of note discount (189,000) - 0.0%
Loss on sale of patent assets - (1,170,000)
Other income - 126,000 0.0%
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Other income (expense), net (368,000) (1,156,000) -68.2%
Loss before income taxes (2,860,000) (6,169,000) -53.6%
Income taxes 14,000 10,000 -
Net loss $(2,873,000) $(6,182,000) -53.5%
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Net loss per share, basic
and diluted $(0.20) $(0.45) -55.6%
Weighted average common
shares outstanding, basic
and diluted 14,510,056 13,879,891 4.5%
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DOCUMENT SECURITY SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of
September 30, December 31,
2009 2008
(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $423,076 $87,820
Restricted cash - 131,004
Accounts receivable, net of allowance
of $36,000 ($50,000- 2008) 1,341,464 1,284,208
Inventory 237,623 359,034
Loans to employees - 67,781
Prepaid expenses and other current
assets 125,129 75,066
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-
Total current assets 2,127,292 2,004,913
Assets held for sale 255,372 -
Fixed assets, net 1,349,020 1,517,357
Other assets 315,508 264,529
Goodwill 1,315,721 1,396,734
Other intangible assets, net 1,972,375 2,873,789
--------- ---------
Total assets $7,335,288 $8,057,322
========== ==========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $1,779,018 $1,411,942
Accrued expenses & other
current liabilities 933,951 1,312,745
Deferred revenue & customer
deposits 25,273 30,193
Revolving notes from related parties 3,033,000 -
Short-term debt, net of discount of
$58,000 ($247,000 -2008) 841,722 652,511
Current portion of capital lease
obligations 75,721 78,367
------ ------
Total current liabilities 6,688,685 3,485,758
Liabilities held for sale 24,036 -
Revolving notes from related parties - 2,283,000
Capital lease obligations 206,956 210,365
Deferred tax liability 66,092 51,878
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity
Common stock, $.02 par value;
200,000,000 shares authorized,
14,974,062 shares issued and
outstanding (14,369,764 in 2008)
(325,000 subscribed in 2008) 299,481 287,395
Additional paid-in capital 35,422,864 35,538,695
Common stock subscriptions receivable - (1,300,000)
Accumulated deficit (35,372,826) (32,499,769)
---------- ----------
Total stockholders' equity 349,519 2,026,321
------- ---------
Total liabilities and stockholders'
equity $7,335,288 $8,057,322
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Adjusted EBITDA: Non-GAAP Financial Performance Measure
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2009 2008 % 2009 2008 %
(unaudited) (unaudited) change (unaudited) (unaudited) change
Net Loss $(955,000) $(2,664,000) -64% $(2,873,000) $(6,182,000) -54%
Add back:
Depreciation 77,000 79,000 -3% 250,000 237,000 5%
Amortization
of
Intangibles 324,000 541,000 -40% 971,000 1,605,000 -40%
Stock based
payments 38,000 480,000 -92% (79,000) 1,536,000 -105%
Impairment of
patent
defense
costs - 1,170,000 - 1,170,000
Interest
Income (18,000) - 0% (18,000) (1,000) 1700%
Interest
Expense 58,000 41,000 41% 207,000 95,000 118%
Amortization
of
bond discount 64,000 189,000 - 0%
Income Taxes 5,000 5,000 - 14,000 14,000 -
----- ----- --- ------ ------ ---
Adjusted
EBITDA (407,000) (348,000) 17% (1,339,000) (1,526,000) -12%
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The Company uses Adjusted EBITDA as a non-GAAP financial performance measurement. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated by adding back to net income (loss) interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization expense as further adjusted to add back stock-based compensation expense and non-recurring items. Adjusted EBITDA is provided to investors to supplement the results of operations reported in accordance with GAAP. Management believes Adjusted EBITDA is useful to help investors analyze the operating trends of the business before and after the adoption of SFAS 123(R) and to assess the relative underlying performance of businesses with different capital and tax structures. Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA provides an additional tool for investors to use in comparing its financial results with other companies in the industry, many of which also use Adjusted EBITDA in their communications to investors. By excluding non-cash charges such as amortization, depreciation and stock-based compensation, as well as non-operating charges for interest and income taxes, investors can evaluate the Company's operations and its ability to generate cash flows from operations and can compare its results on a more consistent basis to the results of other companies in the industry. Management also uses Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate potential acquisitions, establish internal budgets and goals, and evaluate performance of its business units and management.
Document Security Systems considers Adjusted EBITDA to be an important indicator of the Company's operational strength and performance of its business and a useful measure of the Company's historical and prospective operating trends. However, there are significant limitations to the use of Adjusted EBITDA since it excludes interest income and expense and income taxes, all of which impact the Company's profitability and operating cash flows, as well as depreciation, amortization and stock based compensation. Document Security Systems believes that these limitations are compensated by clearly identifying the difference between the two measures. Consequently, Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income (loss) presented in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA as defined by the Company may not be comparable with similarly named measures provided by other entities.
Contact:
Document Security Systems, Inc.
Shareholder Relations
Jody Janson
Tel: (585) 232-5440
Email: ir@documentsecurity.com
SOURCE Document Security Systems, Inc.
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