MAXIMUS Reports Fiscal 2009 Fourth Quarter and Year End Results
Solid Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year from Continuing Operations; Company Introduces 2010 Outlook
Strengthens Focus on Health and Human Services by Exiting ERP Business
RESTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- MAXIMUS (NYSE: MMS), a leading provider of government services, today reported results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2009. These results reflect the Company's decision to divest its ERP division, which has been accounted for as discontinued operations. Prior period data has been adjusted to reflect the discontinued operations.
Key highlights include:
-- On a constant currency basis, revenue for the fourth quarter increased
10.9% to $194.0 million and 6.5% to $717.3 million for the full fiscal
year compared to the same periods last year.
-- Adjusted earnings per diluted share from continuing operations increased
11.0% to $0.81 for the fourth quarter and increased 8.2% to $2.91 for
fiscal 2009 compared to the same periods last year.
-- Cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations of
$34.2 million and free cash flow of $7.6 million for the full year.
Normalized for the Texas settlement, net of recoveries, adjusted cash
provided by operating activities from continuing operations was
approximately $47.0 million for fiscal 2009.
-- Cash and cash equivalents were $87.8 million at September 30, 2009.
-- Record backlog of $1.8 billion at September 30, 2009; new sales awards
totaling $1.1 billion at September 30, 2009 and a total sales pipeline
of $1.4 billion at November 3, 2009.
-- Continuing to focus on its core health and human services business, the
Company plans to divest its ERP division, which has been accounted for
as discontinued operations.
Revenue for the fiscal 2009 fourth quarter increased 9.3% to $194.0 million versus $177.5 million reported for the same period last year and for the full fiscal year increased 3.4% to $717.3 million compared to $693.7 million last year. Organic growth for fiscal 2009 was 2.3% compared to fiscal 2008. On a constant currency basis, revenue grew 10.9% in the fourth quarter and 6.5% for the full year compared to the same periods last year. Revenue growth was driven by new work in the Company's Operations Segment, which offset decreases in the Consulting Segment.
MAXIMUS reported GAAP net income from continuing operations of $14.4 million, or $0.80 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter and $54.6 million, or $3.05 per diluted share, for the full fiscal year, which included a net benefit of $0.14 per diluted share from insurance recoveries, net of legal expenses. Adjusted diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the fourth quarter increased 11.0% to $0.81, compared to $0.73 reported for the same period last year and for the full fiscal year grew 8.2% to $2.91, versus $2.69 for fiscal 2008.
To further strengthen its focus on its core business, the Company decided to divest its ERP division, which has been accounted for as discontinued operations. As a result, the Company reported a net loss in the fourth quarter from discontinued operations of $5.9 million, or $0.32 per share, which includes a provision to cover future costs to successfully complete a large legacy project and the write-off of certain long-term assets. For the full year, MAXIMUS reported a net loss from discontinued operations of $8.0 million, or $0.45 per share. The Company filed a Form 8-K on November 12, 2009 to reflect this reclassification in its financial results detailed by quarter for the last two fiscal years.
"We capped off a successful year with solid performance from continuing operations, which delivered a consolidated operating margin of 11.9%," commented Richard A. Montoni, Chief Executive Officer of MAXIMUS. "Demand for our services remains strong as governments seek to manage costs while meeting the needs of constituents, particularly in light of growing and increasingly complex caseloads. We expect stable demand in our domestic markets to be complemented by accelerated growth internationally; recent wins in Australia and the United Kingdom will contribute to top-line performance in 2010 and beyond."
Mr. Montoni continued, "Today's announcement of our decision to divest the ERP business is the next step in building a more reliable and predictable organization focused on the administration of health and human services. Our Operations Segment now comprises 92% of total Company revenue and generates a predictable stream of recurring, profitable revenue. As a result of this increased visibility, we have approximately 93% of forecasted revenues for 2010 in the form of backlog and option periods."
Operations Segment
Operations Segment revenue for the fourth quarter increased 11.1% to $181.7 million compared to $163.5 million in the prior year period. For fiscal 2009, revenue increased 4.8% to $659.2 million compared to $629.2 million last year; approximately 1.3% was acquired growth. On a constant currency basis, revenue grew 12.8% in the fourth quarter and 8.2% for the full fiscal year compared to the same periods last year. Revenue growth was driven by increases in the federal, domestic health, and international business lines.
Fourth quarter operating income benefited from seasonality in the Company's tax credit business, which offset required spending for start-up expenses related to new work in Australia and the United Kingdom. Operations Segment operating income for the fourth quarter totaled $24.0 million with operating margin of 13.2% compared to $21.8 million in the fourth quarter of last year. For the full fiscal year, the Segment generated operating income of $83.8 million with a 12.7% operating margin compared to $83.9 million in fiscal 2008. Operating margin results are in-line with the Company's goal for the segment of 12% to 15%.
Consulting Segment
Segment results exclude the ERP division, which has been accounted for as discontinued operations. Consulting Segment revenue was $12.3 million in the fiscal 2009 fourth quarter compared to $13.9 million for the same period last year. For the full fiscal year, Consulting Segment revenue was $58.1 million versus $64.4 million last year.
Consulting Segment operating income for the fourth quarter was $0.2 million, with segment operating margin of 1.5%, compared to a loss of $0.9 million for the same period last year. For the full fiscal year, operating income for the Consulting Segment was $2.7 million with a 4.6% operating margin compared to a loss of $0.9 million last year.
Year-over-year results reflect the Company's wind down in fiscal 2009 of its non-core health care claiming business, which was offset by growth on a large education project.
Backlog, Sales, and Pipeline
Current and historical backlog, sales, and pipeline numbers exclude the ERP division. The Company reported record backlog at September 30, 2009 totaling $1.8 billion compared to $1.3 billion reported for the prior-year period. On an annualized basis, the Company estimates that approximately 93% of forecasted fiscal 2009 revenue is in the form of backlog or options.
Signed contract wins for fiscal 2009 at September 30, 2009, increased 20% to $1.1 billion, compared to $898 million reported for fiscal 2008. New contracts pending at September 30, 2009, (awarded but unsigned) totaled $254 million compared to $107 million reported at September 30, 2008.
Sales opportunities (pipeline) at November 3, 2009, totaled $1.4 billion (consisting of $92 million in proposals pending, $182 million in proposals in preparation and $1.1 billion in proposals tracking) compared to $1.4 billion the prior year.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flows
Cash and cash equivalents totaled $87.8 million at September 30, 2009. For the full fiscal year, cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations totaled $34.2 million with free cash flow of $7.6 million. The Company defines free cash flow as cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations less property, equipment, and capitalized software. Normalized for the Texas settlement, net of recoveries, adjusted cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations was approximately $47.0 million for fiscal 2009.
As expected, capital expenditures increased in the fourth quarter driven principally by start-up expenses related to new work in the Operations Segment, most notably in Australia where the Company doubled its market presence and geographic footprint. As a result, fourth quarter cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations totaled $8.4 million with negative free cash flow of $2.6 million.
Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) from continuing operations totaled 71 days, in line with the Company's stated range of 65 to 80 days. On August 31, 2009, MAXIMUS paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.12 per share, and on October 9, 2009, the Company declared a $0.12 per share cash dividend, payable on November 30, 2009 to shareholders of record on November 13, 2009.
Outlook
MAXIMUS expects fiscal 2010 revenue in the range of $790 million to $810 million. The Company is introducing fiscal 2010 earnings guidance in the range of $3.05 to $3.15 per diluted share, which compares to adjusted earnings from continuing operations for fiscal 2009 of $2.91.
Mr. Montoni concluded, "We expect meaningful revenue and earnings growth in 2010 as we benefit from new awards and the expansion of existing programs. This growth is expected to accelerate as these programs ramp in fiscal 2010. Our services are valued in the marketplace, both domestically and abroad where governments are increasingly in need of experienced providers to address legislative and program changes, as well as increasing demand for public services. The many dedicated and talented MAXIMUS employees look forward to working with our government clients in the coming year and beyond to assist with their challenges and respond to new opportunities."
Website Presentation, Conference Call and Webcast Information
MAXIMUS will host a conference call this morning, November 12, 2009, 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 is open to the public and 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 November 20, 2009. Callers can access the replay by calling:
877.660.6853 (Domestic)/201.612.7415 (International)
Replay account
number: 316
Replay conference ID number: 335523
MAXIMUS is a leading provider of government services and is devoted to providing health and human services program management and consulting services to its clients. The Company has more than 6,000 employees located in more than 220 offices in the United States, Canada, Australia, Israel, and the United Kingdom. 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,
2008 2009
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 119,605 $ 87,815
Restricted cash 2,736 3,919
Accounts receivable -- billed, net 119,712 132,058
Accounts receivable -- unbilled 9,166 16,706
Current portion of note receivable 746 736
Deferred income taxes 21,901 5,389
Due from insurance carrier 12,500 --
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 7,820 27,250
Current assets of discontinued operations 26,909 18,238
Total current assets 321,095 292,111
Property and equipment, net 33,721 45,286
Capitalized software, net 14,125 18,969
Deferred contract costs, net 5,324 8,206
Goodwill 59,459 61,029
Intangible assets, net 3,699 2,455
Note receivable 1,338 --
Deferred income taxes 10,933 1,239
Other assets 3,785 3,939
Noncurrent assets of discontinued operations 1,475 --
Total assets $ 454,954 $ 433,234
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 42,612 $ 44,368
Accrued compensation and benefits 25,610 31,713
Current portion of deferred revenue 15,958 22,177
Current portion of income taxes payable 12,661 --
Current portion of capital lease obligations 417 --
Other accrued liabilities 53,892 15,083
Current liabilities of discontinued operations 19,979 14,124
Total current liabilities 171,129 127,465
Deferred revenue, less current portion 6,502 6,527
Income taxes payable, less current portion 1,617 1,871
Deferred income taxes -- 243
Total liabilities 179,248 136,106
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, no par value; 60,000,000 shares
authorized; 26,937,498 and 27,161,849 shares issued
and 18,302,368 and 17,599,029 outstanding at 328,323 338,739
September 30, 2008 and September 30, 2009, at
stated amount, respectively
Treasury stock, at cost; 8,635,130 and 9,562,820
shares at September 30, 2008 and September 30, (289,103 ) (319,149 )
2009, respectively
Accumulated other comprehensive income 5,536 8,268
Retained earnings 230,950 269,270
Total shareholders' equity 275,706 297,128
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 454,954 $ 433,234
MAXIMUS, Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Year
Ended September 30, Ended September 30,
2008 2009 2008 2009
Revenue $ 177,468 $ 194,038 $ 693,663 $ 717,299
Cost of revenue 127,855 143,561 504,641 525,032
Gross profit 49,613 50,477 189,022 192,267
Selling, general and 29,169 26,578 107,986 106,723
administrative expenses
Gain on sale of building -- -- 3,938 --
Legal and settlement 36,727 190 38,358 (4,271 )
expense (recovery), net
Operating income from (16,283 ) 23,709 46,616 89,815
continuing operations
Interest and other income, 325 (113 ) 2,423 145
net
Income (loss) from
continuing operations (15,958 ) 23,596 49,039 89,960
before income taxes
Provision for income taxes (6,108 ) 9,163 19,221 35,377
Income (loss) from (9,850 ) 14,433 29,818 54,583
continuing operations
Discontinued operations,
net of income taxes:
Loss from discontinued (7,749 ) (4,304 ) (17,506 ) (6,476 )
operations
Loss on disposal (7,361 ) (1,562 ) (5,635 ) (1,567 )
Loss from discontinued (15,110 ) (5,866 ) (23,141 ) (8,043 )
operations
Net income (loss) $ (24,960 ) $ 8,567 $ 6,677 $ 46,540
Basic earnings (loss) per
share:
Income (loss) from $ (0.53 ) $ 0.82 $ 1.56 $ 3.11
continuing operations
Loss from discontinued (0.82 ) (0.33 ) (1.21 ) (0.46 )
operations
Basic earnings (loss) per $ (1.35 ) $ 0.49 $ 0.35 2.65
share
Diluted earnings (loss) per
share:
Income (loss) from $ (0.53 ) $ 0.80 $ 1.54 $ 3.05
continuing operations
Loss from discontinued (0.82 ) (0.32 ) (1.19 ) (0.45 )
operations
Diluted earnings (loss) per $ (1.35 ) $ 0.48 $ 0.35 $ 2.60
share
Dividends paid per share $ 0.10 $ 0.12 $ 0.40 $ 0.46
Weighted average shares
outstanding:
Basic 18,540 17,538 19,060 17,570
Diluted 18,540 17,945 19,305 17,886
MAXIMUS, Inc.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Year Ended September 30,
2008 2009
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 6,677 $ 46,540
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Loss from discontinued operations 23,141 8,043
Depreciation 8,845 8,882
Amortization 3,396 3,350
Deferred income taxes (28,851 ) 26,719
Gain on sale of building (3,938 ) --
Gain on sale of fixed assets -- (51 )
Deferred interest income on note receivable 147 376
Non-cash equity based compensation 9,123 7,307
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects
from divestitures:
Accounts receivable - billed (13,458 ) (12,040 )
Accounts receivable - unbilled 2,516 (7,649 )
Due from insurance carrier (12,500 ) 12,500
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (1,207 ) (11,801 )
Deferred contract costs 2,792 (2,882 )
Other assets (1,250 ) (824 )
Accounts payable 266 1,855
Accrued compensation and benefits 2,422 5,476
Deferred revenue (90 ) 5,820
Income taxes 11,223 (20,751 )
Other liabilities 47,502 (36,715 )
Cash provided by operating activities - continuing 56,756 34,155
operations
Cash used in operating activities - discontinued (1,206 ) (3,522 )
operations
Cash provided by operating activities 55,550 30,633
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sales of discontinued operations, net 37,678 (1,626 )
of transaction costs
Proceeds from sale of building, net of transaction 5,929 --
costs
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired (3,150 ) (406 )
Proceeds from note receivable 237 972
Purchases of property and equipment (10,380 ) (19,694 )
Capitalized software costs (5,131 ) (6,888 )
Decrease in marketable securities 126,210 --
Proceeds from sale of equipment -- 696
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities - 151,393 (26,946 )
continuing operations
Cash used in investing activities - discontinued (2,933 ) (90 )
operations
Cash provided by (used in) investing activities 148,460 (27,036 )
Cash flows from financing activities:
Employee stock transactions 4,422 2,292
Repurchases of common stock (164,466 ) (30,046 )
Price adjustment under Accelerated Share Repurchase 13,903 --
agreement
Payments on capital lease obligations (1,627 ) (417 )
Tax benefit due to option exercises and restricted 689 651
stock units vesting
Cash dividends paid (7,798 ) (8,054 )
Cash used in financing activities - continuing (154,877 ) (35,574 )
operations
Cash provided by financing activities - -- --
discontinued operations
Cash used in financing activities (154,877 ) (35,574 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash -- 187
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash 49,133 (31,790 )
equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 70,472 119,605
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 119,605 $ 87,815
Segment Information (3)
The following table provides certain financial information for each of the Company's business segments
(in thousands):
Three Months Ended September 30, Year Ended September 30,
2008 % (1) 2009 % (1) 2008 % (1) 2009 %
(1)
Revenue:
Operations $ 163,520 100 % $ 181,718 100 % $ 629,226 100 % $ 659,204 100 %
Consulting 13,948 100 % 12,320 100 % 64,437 100 % 58,095 100 %
Total 177,468 100 % 194,038 100 % 693,663 100 % 717,299 100 %
Gross Profit:
Operations 43,715 26.7 % 46,066 25.4 % 163,308 26.0 % 169,749 25.8 %
Consulting 5,898 42.3 % 4,411 35.8 % 25,714 39.9 % 22,518 38.8 %
Total 49,613 28.0 % 50,477 26.0 % 189,022 27.2 % 192,267 26.8 %
Selling,
general, and
administrative
expense:
Operations 21,886 13.4 % 22,078 12.1 % 79,439 12.6 % 85,944 13.0 %
Consulting 6,748 48.4 % 4,221 34.3 % 26,623 41.3 % 19,866 34.2 %
Corporate/Other 535 (2) 279 (2) 1,924 (2) 913 (2)
Total 29,169 16.4 % 26,578 13.7 % 107,986 15.6 % 106,723 14.9 %
Operating
income (loss)
from continuing
operations:
Operations 21,829 13.3 % 23,988 13.2 % 83,869 13.3 % 83,805 12.7 %
Consulting (850 ) (6.1 )% 190 1.5 % (909 ) (1.4) % 2,652 4.6 %
Consolidating (535 ) (2) (279 ) (2) (1,924 ) (2) (913 ) (2)
adjustments
Subtotal:
Segment 20,444 11.5 % 23,899 12.3 % 81,036 11.7 % 85,544 11.9 %
operating
income
Gain on sale of -- -- 3,938 0.6 % --
building
Legal and
settlement (36,727 ) (20.7 )% (190 ) (0.1) % (38,358 ) (5.5 )% 4,271 0.6 %
(expense)
recovery, net
Total $ (16,283 ) (9.2 )% $ 23,709 12.2 % $ 46,616 6.7 % $ 89,815 12.5 %
(1) % of respective segment revenue
(2) Not meaningful
(3) All information has been reclassified to account for the ERP division as
discontinued operations
MAXIMUS, Inc.
Supplemental Pro Forma Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations ("Adjusted EPS")
Fiscal Years 2009 and 2008
Total
Q1 09 Q2 09 Q3 09 Q4 09
FY 09
Diluted EPS from
continuing operations-
GAAP basis $ 0.69 $ 0.66 $ 0.89 $ 0.80 $ 3.05
Pro forma adjustments:
Legal and settlement - 0.01 (0.16 ) 0.01 (0.14 )
expense (recovery), net
Severance - 0.01 - - -
Subtotal pro forma $ 0.00 $ 0.02 ($0.16 ) $ 0.01 ($0.14 )
adjustments
Adjusted EPS from $ 0.69 $ 0.68 $ 0.73 $ 0.81 $ 2.91
continuing operations
Total
Q1 08 Q2 08 Q3 08 Q4 08
FY 08
Diluted EPS from
continuing operations-
GAAP basis $ 0.54 $ 0.65 $ 0.86 ($0.53 ) $ 1.54
Pro forma adjustments:
Legal and settlement - 0.03 0.02 1.23 1.28
expense (recovery), net
Gain on sale of building - - (0.13 ) - (0.13 )
Pre-ASR interest income (0.03 ) - - - (0.03 )
Severance - - - 0.03 0.03
Subtotal pro forma ($0.03 ) $ 0.03 ($0.11 ) $ 1.26 $ 1.15
adjustments
Adjusted EPS from $ 0.51 $ 0.68 $ 0.75 $ 0.73 $ 2.69
continuing operations
Source: MAXIMUS
Released November 12, 2009