Exhibit 99.1

 

MAXIMUS REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER REVENUE OF
$153.2 MILLION AND DILUTED EPS OF $0.44
- - Fiscal Year Revenue Reaches $558.3 million; Diluted EPS of $1.66 -

 

 

(RESTON, Va. – November 21, 2003) – MAXIMUS (NYSE: MMS), a leading provider of consulting, health and human services program management, and information technology services to government, today reported results for its fiscal 2003 fourth quarter and year ended September 30, 2003.

 

Key Financial Highlights

                  Record backlog totaling $1.06 billion at September 30, 2003 and contract wins for fiscal 2003 of $992 million,

                  Revenue for the three-month and twelve-month periods ended September 30, 2003 of $153.2 million and $558.3 million, respectively,

                  Diluted EPS of $0.44 for the fourth quarter and $1.66 for the full fiscal year,

                  Improved Days Sales Outstanding,

                  Cash from operations of $21.0 million for the fourth quarter and $55.0 million for the fiscal year, and

                  Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities of $117.5 million as of September 30, 2003.

 

Revenue for the fourth quarter increased 14.2% to $153.2 million compared to $134.1 million for the same period last year and improved 8.1% sequentially from the third fiscal quarter. Fourth quarter revenue included approximately $13.4 million in product resale revenue.  Year-over-year organic growth for the fourth quarter was 9.2%. Fiscal 2003 revenue totaled $558.3 million, a 7.6% increase over fiscal 2002 revenue of $518.7 million.

 

Net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2003 totaled $9.4 million or $0.44 per diluted share, compared to net income of $10.9 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, for the comparable quarter last year and $9.0 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, in the third quarter of fiscal 2003.  MAXIMUS reported net income of $35.3 million for fiscal 2003, compared to $40.3 million recorded for fiscal 2002.  The anticipated year-over-year decline in net income and operating

 



 

margin is due primarily to the impact of reduced government spending in certain lines of business including the Human Services Segment and in Consulting’s Management Services practice.

 

“The Company posted solid performance this quarter and better than our stated expectations for the period,” commented Dr. David V. Mastran, Chief Executive Officer.  “With improved results on a sequential basis from the 2003 third quarter, we are confident in our ability to generate top- and bottom-line gains in fiscal 2004 for the overall business.”

 

Consulting Segment

Consulting revenue was $35.2 million in the fourth quarter and $139.4 million for the full fiscal year.   The revenue improvement in fiscal 2003 compared to fiscal 2002 was driven primarily by the Financial Services practice.  The sequential decline in revenue is a result of approximately $3.0 million in product resale revenue related to a SchoolMAX™ contract recognized in the third quarter which did not repeat in the fourth quarter.

 

Health Services Segment

Health Services revenue in the fourth quarter was $39.5 million and totaled $162.5 million for fiscal 2003.  Compared to fiscal 2002 revenue, revenue in fiscal 2003 remained stable and benefited from a strong base of recurring revenue. Health Services revenue is expected to increase beginning in the fiscal 2004 second quarter, driven by the $418.4 million California Healthy Families contract.

 

Human Services Segment

Fourth quarter Human Services revenue was $52.2 million, which included approximately $13.4 million in product resale revenue as part of the contract with Orange County, California to provide a Direct Record Electronic voting system.  Revenue for the full fiscal year totaled $165.1 million for fiscal 2003. The improvement in revenue for fiscal 2003 versus fiscal 2002 is predominantly a result of revenue from acquisitions and fourth quarter product resale revenue.

 

Systems Segment

Systems revenue totaled $26.3 million for the fourth quarter and increased to $91.3 million for the full fiscal year.  The commencement of new work, including a 16-month, $11.2 million ERP software implementation and integration contract with the city of Kansas City, Missouri,

 



 

contributed to the fourth quarter revenue increase.  The revenue increase for fiscal 2003 when compared with fiscal 2002 is largely driven by growth in Justice Solutions and ERP solutions.

 

Sales and Backlog

The Company posted record contract wins for fiscal 2003 of $992 million, including the $418.4 million California Healthy Families contract, compared to $465 million last year.  New contracts pending (awarded but unsigned) totaled $95 million at September 30, 2003 compared to $63 million for the comparable period last year.

 

Sales opportunities at November 17, 2003, totaled $988 million (consisting of $233 million in proposals pending, $171 million in proposals in preparation, and $584 million of RFPs tracking) compared to $899 million reported at November 18, 2002.

 

As a result of strong sales in fiscal 2003, backlog as of September 30, 2003 is significantly higher than the prior fiscal year and totaled $1.06 billion versus $598.0 million reported at September 30, 2002.

 

Liquidity:

The Company once again generated solid cash from operations totaling $21.0 million in the fourth quarter and $55.0 million for the fiscal year.  Days Sales Outstanding improved to 86 days (94 days excluding the effect of product resale revenue of $13.4 million recorded in the fourth quarter) at the end of the quarter, compared to 96 in the fiscal 2003 third quarter.

 

At September 30, 2003, cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaled $117.5 million, after the Company’s repurchase of 45,700 common shares during the quarter under its ongoing share repurchase program.   At the close of the fourth quarter, MAXIMUS had approximately $37.3 million available under the current Board-authorized share repurchase program.

 

Fiscal 2004 Outlook

For fiscal 2004, the Company currently expects revenue in the range of $600 million to $630 million and diluted earnings per share to be in line with the current consensus estimate of $1.88 per diluted share.

 



 

Dr. Mastran concluded, “As a result of significant contract wins in fiscal 2003, our backlog at September 30, 2003 is solid.  This, along with improving macro-economic conditions, positions us well for growth in fiscal 2004.”

 

The Company will host a conference call on Friday, November 21, 2003 at 10:30a.m. ET which is open to the public and can be accessed by calling:

 

800.227.9428 (domestic) or 785.832.1508 (international)

 

For those unable to listen to the live call, a replay will be available for one week following the call through Friday, November 28, 2003.  The replay will be available by calling:  402.220.4235 or 800.753.4652

 

MAXIMUS is one of America’s leading government services companies devoted to providing consulting, health and human services program management, and information technology services. The Company has approximately 5,200 employees located in more than 230 offices in the United States, Canada, and Australia.  In 1999, 2001, and 2002, MAXIMUS was selected by Forbes Magazine as one of the Best 200 Small Companies in America for that year. MAXIMUS was selected by Business Week Magazine as one of the 100 Best Hot Growth Small Companies in 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2002.  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 revenue, 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 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (file number 001-12997).

 

CONTACTS:

Lisa Miles
Investor Relations
703.251.8637

 

Rachael Rowland
Public/Media Relations
703.251.8688

 



 

MAXIMUS, Inc.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollars in thousands)

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2002

 

2003

 

 

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

94,965

 

$

117,372

 

Restricted cash

 

 

3,653

 

Marketable securities

 

160

 

140

 

Accounts receivable – billed

 

108,074

 

117,857

 

Accounts receivable - unbilled

 

25,102

 

26,277

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

3,410

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

7,123

 

7,063

 

Total current assets

 

235,424

 

275,772

 

Property and equipment, net

 

25,406

 

26,217

 

Software development costs, net

 

14,116

 

14,683

 

Deferred contract costs

 

 

7,283

 

Goodwill, net

 

68,812

 

81,757

 

Intangible assets, net

 

6,540

 

7,212

 

Other assets

 

1,792

 

2,096

 

Total assets

 

$

352,090

 

$

415,020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

10,867

 

$

21,578

 

Accrued compensation and benefits

 

19,726

 

23,219

 

Deferred revenue

 

12,939

 

22,356

 

Income taxes payable

 

2,325

 

2,837

 

Deferred income taxes

 

1,811

 

 

Current portion of capital lease obligations

 

284

 

809

 

Other accrued liabilities

 

1,510

 

3,653

 

Total current liabilities

 

49,462

 

74,452

 

Capital lease obligations, less current portion

 

269

 

3,821

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

2,745

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

230

 

725

 

Total liabilities

 

49,961

 

81,743

 

Shareholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, no par value; 60,000,000 shares authorized; 21,509,444 and 21,200,197 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2002 and 2003, at stated amount, respectively

 

150,298

 

146,219

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net

 

24

 

(95

)

Retained earnings

 

151,807

 

187,153

 

Total shareholders’ equity

 

302,129

 

333,277

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

$

352,090

 

$

415,020

 

 



 

MAXIMUS, Inc.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months
Ended September 30,

 

Twelve Months
Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2002

 

2003

 

2002

 

2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

$

134,085

 

$

153,188

 

$

518,698

 

$

558,283

 

Cost of revenue

 

90,134

 

109,879

 

357,036

 

391,707

 

Gross profit

 

43,951

 

43,309

 

161,662

 

166,576

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

26,243

 

27,322

 

96,013

 

107,406

 

Non-cash equity based compensation

 

257

 

213

 

342

 

939

 

Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles

 

275

 

325

 

968

 

1,189

 

Income from operations

 

17,176

 

15,449

 

64,339

 

57,042

 

Interest and other income, net

 

839

 

113

 

3,100

 

1,381

 

Income before income taxes

 

18,015

 

15,562

 

67,439

 

58,423

 

Provision for income taxes

 

7,076

 

6,147

 

27,093

 

23,077

 

Net income

 

$

10,939

 

$

9,415

 

$

40,346

 

$

35,346

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.50

 

$

0.45

 

$

1.78

 

$

1.68

 

Diluted

 

$

0.50

 

$

0.44

 

$

1.73

 

$

1.66

 

Weighted average shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

21,773

 

20,947

 

22,675

 

20,999

 

Diluted

 

22,028

 

21,523

 

23,287

 

21,335

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Twelve Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 

2002

 

2003

 

2002

 

2003

 

Revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consulting

 

$

35,009

 

$

35,217

 

$

137,939

 

$

139,444

 

Health Services

 

42,169

 

39,471

 

161,152

 

162,503

 

Human Services

 

37,837

 

52,176

 

148,720

 

165,070

 

Systems

 

19,070

 

26,324

 

70,887

 

91,266

 

Total

 

$

134,085

 

$

153,188

 

$

518,698

 

$

558,283

 

Gross profit:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consulting

 

$

17,288

 

$

14,765

 

$

64,886

 

$

58,237

 

Health Services

 

8,712

 

9,353

 

28,793

 

37,827

 

Human Services

 

8,689

 

7,706

 

33,182

 

29,606

 

Systems

 

9,262

 

11,485

 

34,801

 

40,906

 

Total

 

$

43,951

 

$

43,309

 

$

161,662

 

$

166,576

 

Income from operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consulting

 

$

8,097

 

$

6,109

 

$

30,965

 

$

23,455

 

Health Services

 

4,780

 

4,639

 

12,930

 

20,037

 

Human Services

 

2,589

 

956

 

12,006

 

3,373

 

Systems

 

1,710

 

3,745

 

8,438

 

10,177

 

Total

 

$

17,176

 

$

15,449

 

$

64,339

 

$

57,042

 

 



 

MAXIMUS, Inc.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollars in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Year ended September 30,

 

 

 

2002

 

2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

40,346

 

$

35,346

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation

 

3,653

 

6,249

 

Amortization

 

3,631

 

4,981

 

Deferred income taxes

 

2,661

 

(2,310

)

Non-cash equity based compensation

 

342

 

939

 

Tax benefit from option exercises

 

1,829

 

1,756

 

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable - billed

 

12,792

 

(8,354

)

Accounts receivable - unbilled

 

(4,666

)

(1,176

)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

(489

)

(355

)

Deferred contract costs

 

 

(3,051

)

Other assets

 

217

 

59

 

Accounts payable

 

(2,515

)

9,965

 

Accrued compensation and benefits

 

252

 

2,631

 

Deferred revenue

 

(208

)

9,004

 

Income taxes payable

 

1,111

 

512

 

Other liabilities

 

(592

)

(1,149

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

58,364

 

55,047

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired

 

(23,706

)

(14,715

)

Purchases of property and equipment

 

(7,850

)

(6,825

)

Decrease in notes receivable

 

114

 

222

 

Capitalization of software development costs

 

(5,063

)

(4,359

)

Decrease (increase) in marketable securities

 

1,093

 

(34

)

Net cash used in investing activities.

 

(35,412

)

(25,711

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Employee stock transactions

 

8,998

 

15,170

 

Repurchases of common stock

 

(50,842

)

(21,944

)

Net payments on borrowings

 

(251

)

(155

)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(42,095

)

(6,929

)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

(19,143

)

22,407

 

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

114,108

 

94,965

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

94,965

 

$

117,372

 

 

 

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