MAXIMUS Reports Strong Fiscal 2010 First Quarter Results
-Solid Results from Continuing Operations and International Business Lines-
-Company Raises Guidance for FY 2010-
RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- MAXIMUS (NYSE: MMS), a leading provider of government services worldwide, today reported results for its first quarter ended December 31, 2009.
Highlights include:
-- Better-than-expected revenue and earnings from continuing operations
driven principally by the Company's international employment services
operations in Australia and the United Kingdom,
-- Revenue growth of 19.2% to $202.4 million for the fiscal 2010 first
quarter compared to last year,
-- Record adjusted earnings per diluted share from continuing operations of
$0.83 compared to $0.69 for the same period last year,
-- Healthy cash flow for the quarter with record cash provided by operating
activities from continuing operations of $48.8 million and free cash
flow of $42.2 million,
-- A robust cash position with cash and cash equivalents totaling $126.9
million, or approximately $7.00 per share, at December 31, 2009,
-- New sales awards totaling $183 million, new contracts pending of $347
million, and a solid sales pipeline totaling $1.6 billion at January 29,
2010, and
-- An improved outlook for fiscal 2010, with revenue now expected to be in
the range of $830 million to $850 million and diluted earnings per share
of $3.35 to $3.45.
Revenue for the fiscal 2010 first quarter increased 19.2% to $202.4 million versus $169.7 million reported for the same period last year. On a constant currency basis, total Company revenue grew 13.3%. Revenue growth was driven by the Company's international employment services operations in Australia and the United Kingdom, both within the Operations Segment.
For the fiscal 2010 first quarter, net income from continuing operations grew 17.5% to $14.6 million, compared to $12.5 million reported for the same period last year. For the first quarter, adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations were $0.83, which excludes legal expense of $.02 per share, compared to $0.69 per diluted share for the first quarter of last year.
The Company recorded a $2.0 million loss from discontinued operations, which includes a net after tax $2.2 million charge disclosed by the Company in a Form 8-K on January 29, 2010, to transfer an ERP project back to the client.
"Results for the fiscal 2010 first quarter reflect sound execution and an increased contribution from our international operations, which represented 25% of total revenue in the first quarter," commented Richard A. Montoni, President and Chief Executive Officer of MAXIMUS. "Our disciplined approach to new opportunities and favorable caseload volumes resulted in better-than-expected performance from our employment services programs in Australia and the United Kingdom. Our domestic business base remains stable and is meeting our expectations."
Operations Segment
For the fiscal 2010 first quarter, Operations Segment revenue increased 20.7% to $188.7 million compared to $156.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2009. On a constant currency basis, revenue grew 14.2%.
Operations Segment operating income for the first quarter grew 14% to $24.0 million compared to $21.0 million in the first quarter of last year. Operating margin for the quarter was 12.7% and remains in-line with the Company's goal for the Segment of 12% to 15%.
Strong first quarter financial performance for the Segment was driven principally by the Company's international employment services operations, where the Company benefited from favorable caseload volumes and prudent resource management. The Company's domestic operations performed as expected with growth across certain business lines, including federal, health, and child support, compared to last year.
Consulting Segment
For the fiscal 2010 first quarter, Consulting Segment revenue was $13.6 million versus $13.4 million last year. Consulting Segment operating income for the first quarter was $970,000, with operating margin of 7.1%, compared to a loss of $302,000 for the same period last year. Improved performance for the Segment was a result of increased efficiencies and an improved mix of work.
New Sales and Sales Pipeline
At January 29, 2010, year-to-date signed contract wins totaled $183 million and new contracts pending (awarded, but unsigned) totaled $347 million.
Sales opportunities (pipeline) at January 29, 2010 totaled $1.6 billion (consisting of $299 million in proposals pending, $60 million in proposals in preparation, and $1,277 million in proposals tracking) compared to $1.2 billion the prior year.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flows
At December 31, 2009, cash and cash equivalents totaled $126.9 million. For the first quarter, the Company generated strong cash driven by favorable terms on new international work with advance cash payments and strong collections. Cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations totaled $48.8 million with free cash flow of $42.2 million. The Company defines free cash flow as cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations less property, equipment, and capitalized software.
Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) from continuing operations improved to 64 days. MAXIMUS repurchased 186,801 shares of common stock for $8.7 million during the quarter. The Company had approximately $49 million available under the Board-authorized share repurchase program at December 31, 2009. Subsequent to quarter end, the Company purchased 91,940 shares of common stock in January. On November 13, 2009, MAXIMUS paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share, and on January 20, 2010, the Company announced a $0.12 per share cash dividend, payable on February 26, 2010 to shareholders of record on February 12, 2010.
Outlook
As a result of the Company's strong performance in its international employment services operations, MAXIMUS is raising its fiscal 2010 full year estimates from continuing operations. The Company now expects revenue in the range of $830 million to $850 million and adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations (which excludes certain legal expenses and recoveries) in the range of $3.35 to $3.45. For the second quarter, the Company expects adjust diluted EPS to be in-line with consensus of approximately $0.70 due to timing of start-ups and volume fluctuations.
"With solid trends in our international operations, we now expect revenue and adjusted earnings growth from continuing operations to range between 15% and 19% compared to fiscal 2009. We also enter the second quarter with a healthy sales pipeline highlighted by several international opportunities within established markets," concluded Mr. Montoni. "While the final legislative outcome surrounding domestic health care reform has yet to be determined, market trends remain favorable as states seek to adopt new delivery models to meet demands and achieve goals."
Website Presentation, Conference Call and Webcast Information
MAXIMUS will host a conference call this morning, February 4, 2010, at 9:00 a.m. (ET). The Company has also posted a presentation on its website, under the Investor Relations page, for analysts to follow during the conference call.
The call can be accessed under the Investor Relations page of the Company's website at www.maximus.com or by calling:
877.407.8289 (Domestic)/201.689.8341 (International)
For those unable to listen to the live call, a replay will be available through February 12, 2010. Callers can access the replay by calling:
877.660.6853 (Domestic)/201.612.7415 (International)
Replay account
number: 316
Replay conference ID number: 343097
MAXIMUS is a leading provider of government services worldwide and is devoted to providing health and human services program management and consulting services to its clients. The Company has more than 6,500 employees located in more than 220 offices in the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Israel. Additionally, MAXIMUS is included in the Russell 2000 Index and the S&P SmallCap 600 Index.
Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about the Company's confidence and strategies and the Company's expectations about revenues, results of operations, profitability, future contracts, market opportunities, market demand or acceptance of the Company's products are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These uncertainties could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements and include reliance on government clients; risks associated with government contracting; risks involved in managing government projects; legislative changes and political developments; opposition from government unions; challenges resulting from growth; adverse publicity; and legal, economic, and other risks detailed in Exhibit 99.1 to the Company's most recent Quarterly Report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, found on www.maximus.com.
Non-GAAP Financial Information
This press release includes certain non-GAAP financial information as defined by Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation G. Pursuant to the requirements of this regulation, reconciliations of this non-GAAP financial information to MAXIMUS financial statements as prepared under generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) are included in this press release. MAXIMUS management believes providing investors with this information gives additional insights into MAXIMUS results of operations. While MAXIMUS management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are useful in evaluating MAXIMUS operations, this information should be considered as supplemental in nature and not as a substitute for the related financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.
MAXIMUS, Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands)
September 30, December 31,
2009 2009
(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 87,815 $ 126,940
Restricted cash 3,919 4,590
Accounts receivable -- billed, net of reserves 132,058 122,574
of $5,812 and $5,628
Accounts receivable -- unbilled 16,706 19,153
Current portion of note receivable 736 458
Income taxes receivable 7,501 --
Deferred income taxes 5,389 11,609
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 19,749 18,750
Current assets of discontinued operations 18,238 8,916
Total current assets 292,111 312,990
Property and equipment, at cost 98,781 103,300
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (53,495 ) (56,857 )
Property and equipment, net 45,286 46,443
Capitalized software 26,475 29,402
Less accumulated amortization (7,506 ) (8,504 )
Capitalized software, net 18,969 20,898
Deferred contract costs, net 8,206 7,753
Goodwill 61,029 61,364
Intangible assets, net 2,455 3,218
Deferred income taxes 1,239 3,434
Other assets, net 3,939 3,975
Total assets $ 433,234 $ 460,075
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 44,368 $ 47,550
Accrued compensation and benefits 31,713 29,361
Deferred revenue 22,177 32,278
Income taxes payable -- 4,982
Other accrued liabilities 15,083 16,396
Liabilities of discontinued operations 14,124 14,543
Total current liabilities 127,465 145,110
Deferred revenue, less current portion 6,527 9,572
Income taxes payable, less current portion 1,871 2,086
Deferred income tax liability 243 243
Total liabilities 136,106 157,011
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, no par value; 60,000,000 shares
authorized; 27,161,849 and 27,223,890 shares
issued and 17,599,029 and 17,474,269 shares 338,739 341,819
outstanding at September 30, 2009 and December
31, 2009, at stated amount, respectively
Treasury stock, at cost; 9,562,820 and
9,749,621 shares at September 30, 2009 and (319,149 ) (327,810 )
December 31, 2009, respectively
Accumulated other comprehensive income 8,268 9,351
Retained earnings 269,270 279,704
Total shareholders' equity 297,128 303,064
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 433,234 $ 460,075
MAXIMUS, Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months
Ended December 31,
2008 2009
Revenue $ 169,710 $ 202,355
Cost of revenue 122,806 150,240
Gross profit 46,904 52,115
Selling, general and administrative expenses 26,414 27,324
Legal and settlement expense -- 686
Operating income from continuing operations 20,490 24,105
Interest and other income, net 94 99
Income from continuing operations before income taxes 20,584 24,204
Provision for income taxes 8,131 9,576
Income from continuing operations 12,453 14,628
Discontinued operations, net of income taxes:
Loss from discontinued operations (485 ) (2,000 )
Loss on disposal (5 ) --
Loss from discontinued operations (490 ) (2,000 )
Net income $ 11,963 $ 12,628
Basic earnings (loss) per share
Income from continuing operations $ 0.70 $ 0.83
Loss from discontinued operations (0.03 ) (0.11 )
Basic earnings per share attributable $ 0.67 $ 0.72
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
Income from continuing operations $ 0.69 $ 0.81
Loss from discontinued operations (0.02 ) (0.11 )
Diluted earnings per share $ 0.67 $ 0.70
Dividends paid per share $ 0.10 $ 0.12
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic 17,802 17,595
Diluted 17,956 18,039
MAXIMUS, Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months
Ended December 31,
2008 2009
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 11,963 $ 12,628
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Loss from discontinued operations 490 2,000
Depreciation 1,961 3,104
Amortization of intangible assets and capitalized 737 1,436
software
Deferred income taxes 12,043 (8,492 )
Deferred interest income on note receivable 107 61
Non-cash equity based compensation 1,866 1,865
Change in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable -- billed 23,143 9,596
Accounts receivable -- unbilled (5,775 ) (2,448 )
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (3,844 ) 1,042
Deferred contract costs (1,236 ) 479
Other assets (899 ) (34 )
Accounts payable (10,716 ) 342
Accrued compensation and benefits (3,746 ) (2,045 )
Deferred revenue 2,492 13,134
Income taxes (21,959 ) 14,867
Other liabilities (34,755 ) 1,251
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities -- (28,128 ) 48,786
continuing operations
Cash provided by operating activities -- discontinued 951 6,235
operations
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities (27,177 ) 55,021
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from note receivable 182 217
Purchases of property and equipment (2,414 ) (3,938 )
Capitalized software costs (1,717 ) (2,641 )
Cash used in investing activities -- continuing (3,949 ) (6,362 )
operations
Cash used in investing activities -- discontinued (11 ) --
operations
Cash used in investing activities (3,960 ) (6,362 )
Cash flows from financing activities:
Employee stock transactions 593 1,004
Repurchases of common stock (22,431 ) (8,661 )
Payments on capital lease obligations (417 ) --
Tax benefit due to option exercises and restricted 53 135
stock units vesting
Cash dividends paid (1,765 ) (2,118 )
Cash used in financing activities -- continuing (23,967 ) (9,640 )
operations
Cash used in financing activities -- discontinued -- --
operations
Cash used in financing activities (23,967 ) (9,640 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash (3,040 ) 106
equivalents
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (58,144 ) 39,125
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 119,605 87,815
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 61,461 $ 126,940
Segment Information
The following table provides certain financial information for each of the Company's business segments (in thousands):
Three Months Ended December 31,
2008 % (1) 2009 % (1)
Revenue:
Operations $ 156,338 100 % $ 188,731 100 %
Consulting 13,372 100 % 13,624 100 %
Total 169,710 100 % 202,355 100 %
Gross Profit:
Operations 41,469 26.5 % 47,089 25.0 %
Consulting 5,435 40.6 % 5,026 36.9 %
Total 46,904 27.6 % 52,115 25.8 %
Selling, general, and
administrative expense:
Operations 20,442 13.1 % 23,127 12.3 %
Consulting 5,737 42.9 % 4,056 29.8 %
Corporate/Other 235 NM (2) 141 NM (2)
Total 26,414 15.6 % 27,324 13.5 %
Operating income (loss) from
continuing operations:
Operations 21,027 13.4 % 23,962 12.7 %
Consulting (302 ) (2.3 )% 970 7.1 %
Consolidating adjustments (235 ) NM (2) (141 ) NM (2)
Operating income from continuing
operations before Legal and 20,490 12.1 % 24,791 12.3 %
Settlement Expense
Legal and Settlement Expense -- NM (2) (686 ) NM (2)
Total $ 20,490 12.1 % $ 24,105 11.9 %
(1) % of respective segment revenue (2) Not meaningful
MAXIMUS, Inc.
Supplemental Pro Forma Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations ("Adjusted EPS")
FY 2009 and First Quarter FY 2010
Total
Q1 09 Q2 09 Q3 09 Q4 09 Q1 10
FY 09
Diluted EPS from continuing
operations-
GAAP basis $0.69 $0.66 $0.89 $0.80 $3.05 $0.81
Pro forma adjustments:
Legal and settlement expense - 0.01 (0.16) 0.01 (0.14) 0.02
(recovery), net
Severance - 0.01 - - - -
Subtotal pro forma adjustments $0.00 $0.02 ($0.16) $0.01 ($0.14) $0.02
Adjusted EPS from continuing $0.69 $0.68 $0.73 $0.81 $2.91 $0.83
operations
Source: MAXIMUS
Released February 4, 2010