MAM Software Reports Fiscal First Quarter Results

BARNSLEY, England, Nov. 14, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- MAM Software Group, Inc. (NASDAQ Capital Market: MAMS) (the "Company" or "MAM"), a leading global provider of on-premise and cloud-based business management solutions for the auto parts, tire and vertical distribution industries, announced the following financial results in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") for its first fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2016, through the filing on November 14, 2016 of its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission:

Michael Jamieson, MAM's President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "The new perpetual software license deals we were recently awarded by multiple North American customers drove an increase in our revenues and profitability during the first quarter. Clearly, the investments in product we made during fiscal 2016 are proving to be beneficial to our commercial market performance. While the improvement in revenues and profitability in the first quarter is encouraging, our plans for additional investments for support staff and in R&D in fiscal 2017 remain intact, as does our outlook for the full fiscal year. These investments and the successful completion of our 2017 key initiatives, we believe, will position us for double-digit growth in revenue and profitability beginning in fiscal 2018."

"Management of key, large-scale and complex development and implementation projects, including VAST Online, continues according to plans developed and monitored in conjunction with our customers," continued Jamieson. "I am pleased with the progress we are making as we move into the coming quarters when we expect to achieve significant milestones with these projects."

First Quarter Highlights:

• Revenues of $8.1 million were up 0.8% compared to $8.0 million for the same period last year. On a constant currency basis, revenues were up 12.4% over the same period last year.
• Recurring revenues were 79.5% of total revenues compared to 79.1% of total revenues for the same period last year.
• Total Software as a Service (SaaS) revenues increased 29.2% year-over-year. On a constant currency basis, SaaS revenues increased $738,000, or 47.7%, year-over-year.
• Operating income was $1.4 million, or 16.9% of revenues, versus $1.0 million, or 12.8% of revenues, for the same period last year.
• Adjusted EBITDA* was $1.6 million, or 19.6% of revenues, versus $1.2 million, or 15.2% of revenues, for the same period last year.
• Net income was $1.2 million as compared to $830,000 in the same period last year.

First Quarter Financial Results:

Revenue was $8.1 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2016 versus $8.0 million for the same period last year, an increase of $67,000 or 0.8%.

• On a constant currency basis, revenue was up 12.4% over the same period last year.
• Recurring revenue for the quarter was $6.4 million, or 79.5% of total revenue, an increase of $85,000 or 1.4%, over $6.3 million, or 79.1% of total revenue for the first quarter last year.
  • Total Software as a Service (SaaS) revenue for the quarter was $2.0 million, an increase of $452,000, or 29.2%, year-over-year. The increase in the SaaS revenue was primarily attributable to a 24.3% increase in Autowork Online (SaaS) revenue for the quarter to $1.2 million, and a 37.6% increase in Autopart Online (SaaS) revenue for the quarter to $775,000.
  • Total Data as a Service (DaaS) revenue for the quarter was $2.3 million, a decrease of $254,000, or (10.1)%, year over year. On a constant currency basis, DaaS revenue increased $40,000, or 1.6%, year over year.

Gross profit for the quarter was $4.7 million, or 58.8% of total revenue, an increase of $463,000 compared to $4.3 million, or 53.5% of total revenue, for the same period last year. The increase in gross profit margins was primarily the result of an increase in higher margin nonrecurring revenues primarily related to Autopart software license deals and increased ALLDATA user counts, pricing, and customization.

Operating expenses for the quarter increased by $120,000 to $3.4 million, an increase of 3.7% as compared to the $3.3 million for the same period last year. The increase was primarily the result of increases in R&D expenses primarily to support new client development, annual incentive plans, allowance for bad debts, and changes within the accounting and financing organization, partially offset by decreased Sales and Marketing expenses related to the timing of US trade show expenses and lower overall headcount.

Operating income for the quarter increased by $343,000, or 33.5%, to $1.4 million, as compared to $1.0 million, for the same period last year.

Other expense for the quarter of $120,000 was the result of increased interest expense on borrowings used to fund a public tender offer completed in the second fiscal quarter of 2016, and compares to $10,000 for the same period last year.

Net income for the quarter increased by $383,000, or 46.1%, to $1.2 million, or $0.10 per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $830,000, or $0.06 per basic and diluted share, for the same period last year.

Balance Sheet and Other Financial Highlights

• The Company finished the quarter with $333,000 in cash after capital expenditures and capitalized software development costs of $773,000.
• As of September 30, 2016, the Company had $1.25 million of debt outstanding under its $2.5 million revolving credit facility and $8.1 million outstanding under its term loan.  
• Stockholders' equity increased from $5.0 million at June 30, 2016 to $5.8 million at September 30, 2016.
• As of September 30, 2016, MAM Software had 12.3 million shares of common stock outstanding.

Business Outlook

The Company reaffirmed its expectations for fiscal year 2017 Adjusted EBITDA* of $4.1 million to $4.6 million. 

Conference Call Information

The Company has scheduled a conference call for Tuesday, November 15, 2016, at 9 a.m. ET to review the results. Investors and interested parties can access the conference call by dialing:

• Toll-Free:  888-632-5012
• Toll/International:  913-312-1460
• UK Toll-Free:  0 808 101 1402

A replay will be available until November 29, 2016 by calling 844-512-2921 (United States) or 1-412-317-6671 (toll/UK/international). Please use pin number 6029167 for the replay.

A live webcast as well as a replay of the call will be accessible at the investor relations section of the Company's website, www.mamsoftware.com. The replay will be active for 60 days following the conference call.

About MAM Software Group, Inc.

MAM Software is a leading global provider of cloud-based business and on-premise management solutions for the auto parts, tire and vertical distribution industries. The company provides a portfolio of innovative software (SaaS and packaged), data (DaaS), and integration (iPaaS) services that enable businesses to intelligently manage core business processes, control costs and generate new profit opportunities. MAM's integrated platforms provide a wealth of rich functionality including: point-of-sale, inventory, purchasing, reporting, data and e-commerce. Wholesale, retail and installer business across North America, the U.K. and Ireland rely on MAM solutions, backed by dedicated teams of experienced service and support professionals. For further information, please visit http://www.mamsoftware.com.

*Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization adjusted to exclude non-cash equity compensation, and other special non-recurring charges. A reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss) can be found at the end of the following tables. Adjusted EBITDA is commonly used by management and investors as an indicator of operating performance and liquidity. Adjusted EBITDA is not considered a measure of financial performance under GAAP and it should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss), or other financial statement data presented in accordance with GAAP in our consolidated financial statements.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains 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. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties impacting the Company's business including, increased competition; the ability of the Company to expand its operations through either acquisitions or internal growth, to attract and retain qualified professionals, and to expand commercial relationships; technological obsolescence; general economic conditions; and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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