Magic Software Reports Strong Q3 2008 Results with Continued Revenue Momentum and Increased Profits

  • Or Yehuda, Israel
  • 2008年11月10日

Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. (NASDAQ: MGIC), a leading provider of application platform and business and process integration solutions, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2008.

Financial Results for the Third Quarter

[Q3 2008 Financial Statements]

Revenues for the third quarter of 2008 were $15.8 million, an increase of 8% compared to $14.7 million for the third quarter of 2007. Gross margin for the third quarter rose to 58% from 52% in the same period of 2007, reflecting an increasing proportion of higher-margin license sales in the mix of revenues.

On the basis of U.S. GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures), operating income for the third quarter of 2008 was $1.6 million, an eight-fold increase compared to $0.2 million recorded in the third quarter of 2007. Net income for the third quarter of 2008 totaled $1.7 million, or $0.05 per share. This compared to net income of $0.8 million, or $0.02 per share, for the parallel period of 2007, which included a contribution of $0.7 million, or $0.02 per share, from discontinued operations.

In accordance with U.S. GAAP, the results of the Company’s divested subsidiary, Advanced Answers On Demand (AAOD) (sold in the fourth quarter of 2007) were excluded from the operating results of the third quarter of 2007, and recorded instead as “Net income from discontinued operations.”

On a non-GAAP basis, operating income for the third quarter was $1.8 million, an increase of 385% compared to operating income of $0.4 million in the same period of 2007. Net income for the third quarter was $1.9 million, or $0.06 per share. This compared to net income of $0.9 million, or $0.03 per share, recorded in the third quarter of 2007, which included a contribution of $0.7 million, or $0.02 per share, from discontinued operations.

Results for the Nine-Month Period

Revenues for the nine month period ended September 30, 2008 were $46.9 million, an increase of 10% compared with $42.8 million recorded in the first nine months of 2007.

On the basis of U.S. GAAP, operating income for the nine month period ended September 30, 2008 more than doubled to $3.1 million compared to $1.1 million recorded in the same period of 2007. Net income for the nine month period increased by 32% to $3.4 million, or $0.11 per share, compared to $2.6 million, or $0.08 per share, recorded in the parallel period of 2007. Net income for the nine month period of 2007 included a contribution of $1.7 million, or $0.06 per share, from discontinued operations.

On a non-GAAP basis, operating income for the nine month period was $3.3 million, an increase of 190% compared to operating income of $1.1 million in the same period of 2007. Net income for the period was $3.6 million, or $0.11 per share, compared to net income of $2.8 million, or $0.09 per share, in the comparable period of 2007, which included a contribution of $1.9 million, or $0.06 per share, from discontinued operations.

Comments of Management

Commenting on the results, Guy Bernstein, Active Chairman of Magic Software said, “We are pleased to report another strong quarter for Magic Software, a period during which we achieved on-track growth in both our top-line and bottom-line results despite the volatility of the global economy and our target markets.”

“These positive results validate our strategy of developing cost-effective, value-added solutions that maximize the return of existing IT investments, making them attractive to customers in all types of macroeconomic cycles. Now, with good financials and a healthy balance sheet, we have expanded our strategic avenues and are well positioned to pursue options for organic and/or inorganic growth. At the same time, although we are pleased with our financial momentum and remain optimistic regarding the future, we continue to closely monitor the economic climate and to consider ways to address the specific needs of our partners and customers,” concluded Mr. Bernstein.

uniPaaS: Successful Launch and Initial Adoption 

In July, the Company introduced its new flagship uniPaaS platform to existing ecosystems and top-tier industry players.  By providing an increased level of customer support and mentoring, the Company has succeeded in securing a significant and growing base of partners and customers who are now migrating their solutions from client/server to RIA architecture. The Company has also succeeded in generating a significant level of interest from new prospects. This is particularly visible in Japan where the product was first introduced. Today, a number of top-tier Japanese corporations have adopted Magic Software’s RIA platform.

Magic Software’s Added Value: Maximizing Return from Existing Investments  

The underlying concept behind each of Magic Software’s solutions is to increase the return on existing IT investments, unlocking revenue potential through better data management, reuse and re-composition. Magic Software’s groundbreaking uniPaaS brings state-of-the-art web innovation and cloud computing technology to markets that continue to deal with traditional platforms and applications. 

Establishing Thought Leadership in RIA and SaaS Application Platforms 

During the quarter, the Company carried out a number of activities designed to promote Magic Software as the undisputed ”Thought Leader” of the RIA and SaaS Application Platform environment. These included:

– Platinum Sponsor at Gartner Web Innovation Summit in the US on ways to profit from Web 2.0, SaaS and cloud computing 
– Magic Software Speaking Sessions on RIA and SaaS Platforms and Application Portfolios in industry conferences 
– Carrying out customer events globally

iBOLT Gaining Momentum

iBOLT automates the process of integrating off-premise and on-premise applications, enabling accounting, ERP, supply chain management, human resource management and logistics systems to work together. During the third quarter, iBOLT’s momentum continued to expand, as illustrated by the following:

– License sales continue to grow as customers become more aware of the potential of code-free integration to improve the return of existing IT system investments. 
– Oracle Open World. New customers continue to be added from the JD Edwards, Salesforce.com and SAP ERP R3 ecosystems.  
– Dreamforce 2008. The Company received highly positive feedback from the event, confirming the recognition that integration is critical for maximizing the value of on-demand CRM solutions.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures 

This release includes non-GAAP operating income, net income, basic and diluted earnings per share and other non-GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP measures exclude the following items:

– Amortization of purchased intangible assets; 
– In-process research and development capitalization and amortization and; 
– Equity-based compensation expense.

Magic’s management believes that the presentation of non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors and management regarding financial and business trends relating to the company’s financial condition and results of operations as well as the net amount of cash generated by its business operations after taking into account capital spending required to maintain or expand the business.

These non-GAAP financial measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative for, generally accepted accounting principles and may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. Magic believes that non-GAAP financial measures have limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with Magic’s results of operations as determined in accordance with GAAP and that these measures should only be used to evaluate Magic’s results of operations in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures.

Please refer to the Reconciliation of Selected Financial Metrics from GAAP to Non-GAAP tables below.

Conference Call
Magic Software’s management will also host a conference call today at 10:00 am EST / 5:00 pm in Israel. To participate in the conference call, please call the appropriate number listed below at least five to ten minutes prior to the start of the call:

From the US: 1-888-407-2553
From Canada: 1-866-958-6867
From Israel: 1-800-227-297
All others: +972-3-918-0685

Callers should reference the Magic Software Earnings Conference Call.

An archive of the online broadcast will be available on the investor relations part of Magic Software’s web-site, from the following day, at: http://www.magicsoftware.com/40-en/Magic.aspx

A replay of the call will be available from 1:00 p.m. EST on November 11, 2008 through 12:00 p.m. EST on November 18, 2008. To access the replay, please call:

From the U.S.: 1-877-456-0009
From Canada: 1-866-500-4964
From Israel: 1-800-286-285
All others: +972-3-925-5929


About Magic Software

Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. (NASDAQ: MGIC) is a leading provider of multiple-mode application platform solutions – including Full Client, Rich Internet Applications (RIA) or Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) modes – and business and process integration solutions.  Magic Software has offices in 10 countries and a presence in over 50, as well as a global network of ISV’s, system integrators, value-added distributors and resellers, and consulting and OEM partners.  The company’s award-winning code-free solutions give partners and customers the power to leverage existing IT resources, enhance business agility and focus on core business priorities.  Magic Software’s technological approach, product roadmap and corporate strategy are recognized by leading industry analysts. Magic Software has partnerships with global IT leaders including SAP AG, salesforce.com, IBM and Oracle.  For more information about Magic Software Enterprises and its products and services, visit www.magicsoftware.com.

Magic Software is a subsidiary of Formula Systems in the Emblaze Group of companies.

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this news release include forward-looking statements that may involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Actual results may vary significantly based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, risks in product and technology development, market acceptance of new products and continuing product conditions, both here and abroad, release and sales of new products by strategic resellers and customers, and other risk factors detailed in the Company’s most recent annual report and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.