DRCO Dynamics Research Corp. (MM)

- Double-Digit Revenue and Earnings Growth Projected for 2009 - ANDOVER, Mass., March 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Dynamics Research Corporation (NASDAQ:DRCO), a leading provider of innovative management consulting, engineering, technical and information technology services and solutions to federal and state governments, today announced operating results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2008. Financial Results The Company reported revenue of $67.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2008 as compared with $56.5 million for the same period in 2007. Reported revenue rose 20 percent on a year-over-year basis, including organic revenue growth of 6.7 percent. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2008 was $2.6 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, up from $2.5 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2007. For the year ended December 31, 2008 revenue was $242.8 million compared with $229.6 million for 2007. The net loss for the year ended December 31, 2008 was $1.3 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, which included an after-tax provision for litigation totaling $9.1 million, or $0.93 per diluted share, net of $5.8 million in expected tax benefits related to the provision. Excluding the litigation provisions in 2008 and 2007, net income would have been $7.8 million, or $0.80 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2008, compared with $7.2 million, or $0.75 per diluted share, for 2007. Business Highlights "We are pleased with this quarter's financial result's and continue to see an increasing percentage of revenues coming from our targeted, higher-margin growth markets. The positive effects of this fundamental change in our business base are clearly evident in our financial results," said Jim Regan, DRC's chairman and chief executive officer. "In the quarter just ended internally generated revenue growth was up 350 basis points over the prior year period, while the Company's direct margin remained strong at 42.3 percent and operating margin reached 7.6 percent. For the full year 2008 the book-to-bill ratio was 1.1 to 1; our operating margin was 5.9 percent, up 40 basis points over 2007; and DRC generated $20 million of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and the litigation provision." "Having just completed our tenth consecutive quarter of improving operating performance and with strong backlog," Regan continued "DRC remains on track for solid organic revenue growth and margin expansion in 2009." On August 1, 2008 the Company acquired Kadix Systems, LLC. At the acquisition date, the annualized Kadix revenue base was in excess of $40 million. Kadix, a rapidly growing high-end management consulting firm, maintains practice specialties in organizational change, human capital, information technology, public and environmental health and learning and organization development and is focused on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Marine Corps information technology, military medical health, and federal civilian markets. Company Guidance As previously announced, the Company's estimate for revenue for 2009 is in the range of $280 to $290 million. Regarding earnings for 2009 the Company anticipates results to be in the range of $0.90 to $1.00 per diluted share. For the first quarter of 2009 the Company anticipates revenue in the range of $66 to $68 million and earnings per diluted share of $0.15 to $0.17. Conference Call The Company will conduct a fourth quarter and year-end 2008 conference call today, March 2, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. ET. The call will be available via telephone at (877) 856-1958, and accessible via Web cast at http://www.drc.com/. Recorded replays of the conference call will be available on Dynamics Research Corporation's investor relations home page at http://www.drc.com/ and by telephone at (888) 203-1112, passcode #6218438, beginning at 1:00 p.m. ET March 2, 2009 through 11:59 p.m. ET March 9, 2009. About Dynamics Research Corporation Dynamics Research Corporation (DRC) is a leading provider of mission-critical technology management services and solutions for government programs. DRC offers the capabilities of a large company and the responsiveness of a small company, backed by a history of excellence and customer satisfaction. Founded in 1955, DRC is a publicly held corporation (NASDAQ:DRCO) and maintains more than 25 offices nationwide with major offices in Andover, Massachusetts and the Washington, D.C. area. For more information please visit our website at http://www.drc.com/. Safe Harbor Safe harbor statements under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Some statements contained or implied in this news release, may be considered forward-looking statements, which by their nature are uncertain. Consequently, actual results could materially differ. For more detailed information concerning how risks and uncertainties could affect the Company's financial results, please refer to DRC's most recent filings with the SEC. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information. The non-GAAP measures used by the Company exclude the provision for litigation charges and related effect for income taxes. The required reconciliations and other disclosures for the non-GAAP measures used by the Company are set forth later in this press release and/or the Current Report on Form 8-K to be filed with the SEC on March 2, 2009. CONTACTS: Investors: Chris Witty Media: Marisa Hagerman Darrow Associates, Inc. Sage Communications 646.438.9385 703.584.5637 ATTACHMENT I DYNAMICS RESEARCH CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (unaudited) (in thousands, except share and per share data) Three Months Ended December 31, ------------ 2008 2007 ---- ---- Contract revenue $66,015 $54,554 Product sales 1,547 1,905 ----- ----- Total revenue 67,562 56,459 ------ ------ Cost of contract revenue 53,735 45,315 Cost of product sales 1,589 1,394 ----- ----- Total cost of revenue 55,324 46,709 ------ ------ Gross profit on contract revenue 12,280 9,239 Gross profit (loss) on product sales (42) 511 --- --- Total gross profit 12,238 9,750 Selling, general and administrative expenses 6,219 5,203 Amortization of intangible assets 883 651 --- --- Operating income 5,136 3,896 Interest expense, net (718) (239) Other income (172) 249 ---- --- Income before provision for income taxes 4,246 3,906 Provision for income taxes 1,642 1,360 ----- ----- Net income $2,604 $2,546 ====== ====== Earnings per common share Basic $0.27 $0.27 Diluted $0.27 $0.26 - Weighted average shares outstanding Basic 9,553,546 9,390,205 Diluted 9,638,969 9,717,968 ATTACHMENT II DYNAMICS RESEARCH CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (unaudited) (in thousands, except share and per share data) Twelve Months Ended December 31, ------------ 2008 2007 ---- ---- Contract revenue $236,796 $224,676 Product sales 6,028 4,901 ----- ----- Total revenue 242,824 229,577 ------- ------- Cost of contract revenue 197,802 187,516 Cost of product sales 5,858 4,954 ----- ----- Total cost of revenue 203,660 192,470 ------- ------- Gross profit on contract revenue 38,994 37,160 Gross profit (loss) on product sales 170 (53) --- --- Total gross profit 39,164 37,107 Selling, general and administrative expenses 22,296 21,826 Provision for litigation 14,819 181 Amortization of intangible assets 2,620 2,602 ----- ----- Operating income (loss) (571) 12,498 Interest expense, net (1,423) (1,541) Other income 35 827 -- --- Income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes (1,959) 11,784 Provision (benefit) for income taxes (704) 4,682 ---- ----- Net income (loss) $(1,255) $7,102 ======= ====== Earnings (loss) per common share Basic $(0.13) $0.76 Diluted $(0.13) $0.74 Weighted average shares outstanding Basic 9,493,495 9,326,907 Diluted 9,493,495 9,649,897 ATTACHMENT III DYNAMICS RESEARCH CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited) (in thousands) December 31, December 31, 2008 2007 ---- ---- Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $7,111 $2,006 Contract receivables, net 71,438 63,570 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 2,491 2,508 ----- ----- Total current assets 81,040 68,084 ------ ------ Noncurrent assets Property and equipment, net 9,349 10,182 Goodwill 97,641 63,055 Intangible assets, net 7,379 3,069 Deferred tax asset 10,396 1,484 Other noncurrent assets 3,125 4,079 ----- ----- Total noncurrent assets 127,890 81,869 ------- ------ Total assets $208,930 $149,953 ======== ======== Liabilities and stockholders' equity Current liabilities Current portion of long-term debt $8,000 $- Accounts payable 18,095 12,163 Accrued compensation and employee benefits 13,644 13,409 Deferred taxes 2,670 8,486 Other accrued expenses 24,760 3,078 ------ ----- Total current liabilities 67,169 37,136 ------ ------ Long-term liabilities Long-term debt 30,000 7,737 Other long-term liabilities 30,286 8,576 Total stockholders' equity 81,475 96,504 ------ ------ Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $208,930 $149,953 ======== ======== ATTACHMENT IV DYNAMICS RESEARCH CORPORATION SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION (unaudited) (dollars in thousands) Contract revenues were earned from the following sectors: Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended December 31, December 31, ------------ ------------ 2008 2007 2008 2007 ---- ---- ---- ---- National defense and intelligence agencies $38,830 $44,236 $156,812 $179,067 Federal civilian agencies 9,874 6,020 32,899 27,457 Homeland security 10,226 1,350 19,280 3,870 State and local government agencies 6,976 2,765 25,800 13,602 Other 109 183 2,005 680 --- --- ----- --- $66,015 $54,554 $236,796 $224,676 ======= ======= ======== ======== Revenues by contract type as a percentage of contract revenue were as follows: Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended December 31, December 31, ------------ ------------ 2008 2007 2008 2007 ---- ---- ---- ---- Time and materials 45% 58% 49% 57% Cost reimbursable 16 21 18 22 Fixed price, including service-type contracts 39 21 33 21 -- -- -- -- 100% 100% 100% 100% === === === === Prime contract 69% 59% 63% 56% Sub-contract 31 41 37 44 -- -- -- -- 100% 100% 100% 100% === === === === Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended December 31, December 31, ------------ ------------ 2008 2007 2008 2007 ---- ---- ---- ---- Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $(2,663) $6,172 $17,398 $2,945 Capital expenditures $501 $603 $2,010 $1,788 Depreciation $961 $787 $3,148 $3,081 Bookings $68,371 $74,322 $270,126 $253,146 December 31, December 31, 2008 2007 ---- ---- Funded backlog $149,201 $116,471 Employees 1,503 1,414 ATTACHMENT V DYNAMICS RESEARCH CORPORATION NON-GAAP CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (unaudited) (in thousands, except share and per share data) Twelve Months Ended December 31, ------------ 2008 2007 ---- ---- Contract revenue $236,796 $224,676 Product sales 6,028 4,901 ----- ----- Total revenue 242,824 229,577 ------- ------- Cost of contract revenue 197,802 187,516 Cost of product sales 5,858 4,954 ----- ----- Total cost of revenue 203,660 192,470 ------- ------- Gross profit on contract revenue 38,994 37,160 Gross profit (loss) on product sales 170 (53) --- --- Total gross profit 39,164 37,107 Selling, general and administrative expenses 22,296 21,826 Provision for litigation - - Amortization of intangible assets 2,620 2,602 ----- ----- Non-GAAP operating income 14,248 12,679 Interest expense, net (1,423) (1,541) Other income, net 35 827 -- --- Non-GAAP income before provision for income taxes 12,860 11,965 Non-GAAP provision for income taxes 5,053 4,754 ----- ----- Non-GAAP net income $7,807 $7,211 ====== ====== Earnings per common share Basic $0.82 $0.77 Diluted $0.80 $0.75 Weighted average shares outstanding Basic 9,493,495 9,326,907 Diluted 9,704,789 9,649,897 ATTACHMENT VI DYNAMICS RESEARCH CORPORATION RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES (unaudited) (in thousands, except share and per share data) Twelve Months Ended December 31, ------------ 2008 2007 ---- ---- GAAP operating income (loss) $(571) $12,498 Provision for litigation 14,819 181 ------ --- Non-GAAP operating income $14,248 $12,679 ======= ======= GAAP income (loss) before provision for income taxes $(1,959) $11,784 Provision for litigation 14,819 181 ------ --- Non-GAAP income before provision for income taxes $12,860 $11,965 ======= ======= GAAP provision (benefit) for income taxes $(704) $4,682 Tax benefit for provision for litigation 5,757 72 ----- -- Non-GAAP provision for income taxes $5,053 $4,754 ====== ====== GAAP net income (loss) $(1,255) $7,102 Provision for litigation, net of tax benefit 9,062 109 ----- --- Non-GAAP net income $7,807 $7,211 ====== ====== Earnings (loss) per common share GAAP Basic $(0.13) $0.76 Per share effect of provision for litigation 0.95 0.01 ---- ---- Non-GAAP Basic $0.82 $0.77 ===== ===== GAAP Diluted $(0.13) $0.74 Per share effect of provision for litigation 0.93 0.01 ---- ---- Non-GAAP Diluted $0.80 $0.75 ===== ===== Weighted average shares outstanding Basic (GAAP diluted for 2008) 9,493,495 9,326,907 Diluted (Non-GAAP for 2008) 9,704,789 9,649,897 DATASOURCE: Dynamics Research Corporation CONTACT: Investors, Chris Witty of Darrow Associates, Inc., +1-646-438-9385, ; or Media, Marisa Hagerman of Sage Communications, +1-703-584-5637, , both for Dynamics Research Corporation Web Site: http://www.drc.com/

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