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Exhibit 99.1
Support.com Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2010 Financial Results
 
REDWOOD CITY, CA--(Marketwire - February 15, 2011) - Support.com® (NASDAQ: SPRT), a leading provider of cloud-based technology services and software for consumers and small business, today reported unaudited financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2010.
 
Q4 and 2010 Financial Summary
 
For the fourth quarter of 2010, total revenue was $12.3 million compared to $5.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2009 and $12.2 million in the third quarter of 2010.
 
On a GAAP basis, net loss from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2010 was $4.0 million, or $(0.08) per share, compared to $3.4 million, or $(0.07) per share, in the fourth quarter of 2009, and $3.8 million, or $(0.08) per share, in the third quarter of 2010.
 
Non-GAAP net loss from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2010 was $3.1 million, or $(0.07) per share, compared to $3.3 million, or $(0.07) per share, in the fourth quarter of 2009, and $2.9 million, or $(0.06) per share, in the third quarter of 2010.
 
Total revenue for 2010 was $44.2 million, an increase of 153% from $17.5 million in 2009. On a GAAP basis, net loss from continuing operations for 2010 was $18.1 million, or $(0.39) per share, compared to $21.6 million, or $(0.47) per share, in 2009. Non-GAAP net loss from continuing operations for 2010 was $14.3 million, or $(0.31) per share, compared to $21.2 million, or $(0.46) per share, in 2009.
 
Non-GAAP results exclude stock-based compensation expense, amortization of intangible assets, restructuring and impairment charges, acquisition expenses, and the income tax impact of the disposition of a business unit on continuing operations. These items impacted results from continuing operations by $807,000 in the fourth quarter of 2010, $132,000 in the fourth quarter of 2009, and $878,000 in the third quarter of 2010. On an annual basis, these items impacted results from continuing operations by $3.8 million in 2010 and $418,000 in 2009. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results is presented in the tables below.
 
"We posted strong fourth quarter financial results," said Josh Pickus, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Recent launches of programs for Comcast and Symantec expand our footprint beyond retail into other key verticals and extend our leadership position in the market."
 
Balance Sheet Information
 
At December 31, 2010 cash, cash equivalents and investments were $74.2 million compared to $75.2 million at September 30, 2010.
 
Recent Highlights
-- Revenue increases 153% year over year
-- Non-GAAP net loss from continuing operations improves 32% year over year
-- Symantec premium technology subscription program launched
-- Comcast premium technology services offerings launched
-- Technology platform and service offerings expanded to cover tablets,
   smartphones and data
-- Lead software product ARO 2011 introduced
-- Support services innovator Toni Portmann joins Board of Directors
 
Treatment of Continuing and Discontinued Operations
 
On June 23, 2009, the Company completed the sale of its enterprise business to Consona Corporation. As a result of this transaction, all revenue and direct expenses associated with the enterprise business have been reflected as discontinued operations in a single line on the condensed statement of operations.
 
Conference Call
 
Support.com will host a conference call discussing the Company's fourth quarter and year-end 2010 results on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 starting at 4:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. PT). A live audio webcast and replay of the call will be available at the Investor Relations section of Support.com's website at http://www.support.com/about/investor-relations/webcastsevents. The live call may be accessed by dialing (877) 312-8789 (domestic) or (253) 237-1314 (international) and referencing passcode 37992943. A replay of the call can also be accessed by dialing (800) 642-1687 (domestic) or (706) 645-9291 (international), and referencing passcode: 37992943.
 
About Support.com
 
Support.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPRT) provides cloud-based technology services and software for consumers and small business. Support.com's Personal Technology Experts® provide a quick, cost-effective and stress-free technology support experience over the Internet and the phone using the Company's advanced technology platform. Support.com's easy-to-use software products detect and repair common problems to keep customers' technology running smoothly. Support.com offers programs through many of the nation's leading retailers, broadband service providers, software vendors and PC/CE OEMs, and provides software to over a million consumers and small businesses.
 
Support.com is a trademark or registered trademark of Support.com, Inc. or its affiliates in the U.S and other countries. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
 
Support.com, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
For more information, visit www.support.com.
 
Note on Forward-Looking Statements
 
Statements made in this document that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" and accordingly involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described herein. Forward-looking statements include, for example, all statements relating to projected financial performance (including without limitation statements involving projections of revenue, margin, income (loss), earnings (loss) per share, cash usage, capital structure, and other financial items); the plans and objectives of management for future operations, products or services; and future performance in economic and other terms. The potential risks and uncertainties that could cause results to differ materially include, among others, our ability to retain and grow major partnerships, our ability to market and sell software and services directly to consumers and small businesses, our ability to maintain and grow revenue, our ability to scale and manage our workforce and our ability to control expenses and achieve desired margins. These and other risks are detailed in Support.com's reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation its latest Annual Report on Form 10-K and its latest quarterly report on Form 10-Q, copies of which may be obtained from www.sec.gov. Support.com does not intend to update this information to reflect future events or circumstances, and disclaims any obligation to do so except as may be required by law.
 
Disclosure Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures
 
Support.com has excluded stock-based compensation expenses, amortization of intangible assets, restructuring and impairment charges, acquisition expenses, and the income tax impact of the disposition of business units on continuing operations from its GAAP results of continuing operations in order to determine the non-GAAP financial measure of net income (loss) per share referenced in this document. We believe that the non-GAAP measures, when viewed in addition to and not in lieu of our reported GAAP results, assist investors in understanding our results of operations.
 
A. Stock-based compensation. Management excludes stock-based compensation expenses when evaluating its operating performance because such expenses do not require cash settlement and because such expenses are not used by management to assess the performance of the Company's business. Stock-based compensation expense was $717,000 in the fourth quarter of 2010, compared to $715,000 in the fourth quarter of 2009 and $727,000 in the third quarter of 2010. On an annual basis, stock-based compensation expense was $3.3 million in 2010 and $2.9 million in 2009.
 
B. Amortization of intangible assets. Management excludes acquisition-related intangible asset amortization and related charges when evaluating its operating performance because the Company does not acquire businesses on a predictable cycle and excluding such charges enables more consistent evaluation of the Company's operating performance. Management also excludes such charges because they represent non-cash expenses. Amortization expense was $90,000 in the fourth quarter of 2010, compared to $51,000 in the fourth quarter of 2009 and $93,000 in the third quarter of 2010. On an annual basis, amortization expense was $364,000 in 2010 and $177,000 in 2009.
 
C. Restructuring and impairment charges. Management excludes restructuring and impairment charges when evaluating its operating performance because the Company does not undertake restructurings on a predicable basis and excluding such charges enables more consistent evaluation of the Company's operating performance. Restructuring and impairment expense was zero in the fourth quarter of 2010, compared to zero in the fourth quarter of 2009 and zero in the third quarter of 2010. On an annual basis, restructuring and impairment expense was zero in 2010 and $1.7 million in 2009.
 
D. Acquisition expenses. Management excludes acquisition expenses such as legal fees and banker or advisor fees when evaluating its operating performance because the Company does not acquire businesses on a predictable cycle and excluding such expenses enables more consistent evaluation of the Company's operating performance. Acquisition expense was zero in the fourth quarter of 2010, compared to $542,000 in the fourth quarter of 2009 and zero in the third quarter of 2010. On an annual basis, acquisition expense was zero in 2010 and $542,000 in 2009.
 
E. Income tax impact of disposition of business units. Management excludes the income tax impact of the disposition of business units when evaluating performance because this tax impact is not a result of the Company's continuing operations. The income tax expense (benefit) related to the disposition of business units was zero in the fourth quarter of 2010, compared to $(1.2) million in the fourth quarter of 2009 and $58,000 in the third quarter of 2010. On an annual basis, the income tax expense (benefit) related to the disposition of business units was $58,000 in 2010 and $(4.9) million in 2009.
 
The Company believes that non-GAAP measures have significant limitations in that they do not reflect all of the amounts associated with the Company's financial results as determined in accordance with GAAP and that these measures should only be used to evaluate the Company's financial results in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures. In addition, the exclusion of the charges and expenses indicated above from the non-GAAP financial measures presented does not indicate an expectation by management that such charges and expenses will not be incurred in subsequent periods.
                  
 
 

 
SUPPORT.COM, INC.
 
GAAP CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
(unaudited)
 
                               
   
Three Months Ended
   
Year Ended
 
   
December 31,
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010 (1)
   
2010 (1)
   
2009
   
2010 (1)
   
2009
 
Revenues:
                             
Services
  $ 9,384     $ 9,280     $ 5,302     $ 32,276     $ 16,770  
Software and other
    2,870       2,898       546       11,901       725  
Total revenues
    12,254       12,178       5,848       44,177       17,495  
                                         
Costs of revenue:
                                       
Cost of services
    6,980       6,927       4,077       26,737       16,620  
Cost of software and other
    381       294       59       1,358       59  
Total cost of revenue
    7,361       7,221       4,136       28,095       16,679  
                                         
Gross profit
    4,893       4,957       1,712       16,082       816  
                                         
Operating expenses:
                                       
Research and development
    1,316       1,274       1,186       5,214       5,795  
Sales and marketing
    4,911       4,889       2,013       18,091       7,675  
General and administrative
    2,625       2,499       3,276       10,963       14,119  
Amortization of intangible assets
    90       93       51       364       177  
                                         
Total operating expenses
    8,942       8,755       6,526       34,632       27,766  
                                         
Loss from operations
    (4,049 )     (3,798 )     (4,814 )     (18,550 )     (26,950 )
                                         
Interest income and other, net
    104       101       191       540       428  
                                         
Loss from continuing operations, before income taxes
    (3,945 )     (3,697 )     (4,623 )     (18,010 )     (26,522 )
                                         
Income taxes provision (benefit)
    10       56       (1,186 )     88       (4,941 )
                                         
Loss from continuing operations, after income taxes
    (3,955 )     (3,753 )     (3,437 )     (18,098 )     (21,581 )
                                         
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, after income taxes
    4       30       (216 )     31       7,004  
Net Loss
  $ (3,951 )   $ (3,723 )   $ (3,653 )   $ (18,067 )   $ (14,577 )
                                         
Earnings per share:
                                       
Basic and diluted earnings per share:
                                       
Loss from continuing operations, after income taxes
  $ (0.08 )   $ (0.08 )   $ (0.07 )   $ (0.39 )   $ (0.47 )
Discontinued operations, after income taxes
    0.00       0.00       (0.01 )     0.00       0.16  
Net earnings per basic and diluted share
  $ (0.08 )   $ (0.08 )   $ (0.08 )   $ (0.39 )   $ (0.31 )
                                         
Shares used in computing per share amounts:
                                       
Basic
    47,536       46,721       46,443       46,818       46,378  
Diluted
    47,536       46,721       46,443       46,818       46,378  
 
Note 1:  2010 amounts are subject to completion of management's and its independent registered public accounting firm's customary closing and review procedures.
 
 
 

 
 
SUPPORT.COM, INC.
 
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP FINANCIAL RESULTS TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
 
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
(unaudited)
 
                               
   
Three Months Ended
   
Year Ended
 
   
December 31,
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010 (1)
   
2010 (1)
   
2009
   
2010 (1)
   
2009
 
                               
GAAP cost of revenue from continuing operations
  $ 7,361     $ 7,221     $ 4,136     $ 28,095     $ 16,679  
Stock-based compensation (Cost of revenue portion only)
    (47 )     (42 )     (34 )     (169 )     (134 )
Restructuring and impairment charges (Cost of revenue portion only)
    -       -       -       -       (62 )
Non-GAAP cost of revenue from continuing operations
    7,314       7,179       4,102       27,926       16,483  
                                         
GAAP operating expenses from continuing operations
    8,942       8,755       6,526       34,632       27,766  
Stock-based compensation (Excl. cost of revenue portion)
    (670 )     (685 )     (681 )     (3,162 )     (2,808 )
Amortization of intangible assets
    (90 )     (93 )     (51 )     (364 )     (177 )
Restructuring and impairment charges (Excl. cost of revenue portion)
    -       -       -       -       (1,635 )
Acquisition expenses
    -       -       (542 )     -       (542 )
Non-GAAP operating expenses from continuing operations
    8,182       7,977       5,252       31,106       22,604  
                                         
GAAP income taxes provision (benefit)
    10       56       (1,186 )     88       (4,941 )
Income tax impact of the disposition of business units on continuing operations
    -       (58 )     1,176       (58 )     4,940  
Non-GAAP income (loss) before income taxes from continuing operations
    10       (2 )     (10 )     30       (1 )
                                         
GAAP net loss from continuing operations
  $ (3,955 )   $ (3,753 )   $ (3,437 )   $ (18,098 )   $ (21,581 )
Stock-based compensation
    717       727       715       3,331       2,942  
Amortization of intangible assets
    90       93       51       364       177  
Restructuring and impairment charges
    -       -       -       -       1,697  
Acquisition expenses
    -       -       542       -       542  
Income tax impact of the disposition of business units on continuing operations
    -       58       (1,176 )     58       (4,940 )
Non-GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations
  $ (3,148 )   $ (2,875 )   $ (3,305 )   $ (14,345 )   $ (21,163 )
                                         
Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share
                                       
GAAP
  $ (0.08 )   $ (0.08 )   $ (0.07 )   $ (0.39 )   $ (0.47 )
Non-GAAP
  $ (0.07 )   $ (0.06 )   $ (0.07 )   $ (0.31 )   $ (0.46 )
                                         
Shares used in computing per share amounts (GAAP)
                                       
Basic
    47,536       46,721       46,443       46,818       46,378  
Diluted
    47,536       46,721       46,443       46,818       46,378  
                                         
Shares used in computing per share amounts (Non-GAAP)
                                 
Basic
    47,536       46,721       46,443       46,818       46,378  
Diluted
    47,536       46,721       46,443       46,818       46,378  
 
Note 1:  The adjustments above reconcile the Company’s GAAP financial results to the non-GAAP financial measures used by the Company. The Company’s non-GAAP financial measures exclude stock-based compensation, amortization of intangible assets, restructuring and impairment charges, acquisition expenses and the income tax impact of the disposition of business units on continuing operations from the GAAP financial results. The Company believes that presentation of these non-GAAP items provides meaningful supplemental information to investors, when viewed in conjunction with, and not in lieu of, the Company’s GAAP results. However, the non-GAAP financial measures have not been prepared under a comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. Non-GAAP information should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Moreover, there are material limitations associated with the use of non-GAAP financial measures.  See the text of this press release for more information on non-GAAP financial measures.

2010 amounts are subject to completion of management’s and its independent registered public accounting firm's customary closing and review procedures.

 
 

 

SUPPORT.COM, INC.
 
GAAP CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
(in thousands)
 
                   
   
December 31,
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010 (1)
   
2010 (1)
   
2009
 
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
   
(audited)
 
Assets
                 
Current assets:
                 
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments
  $ 71,568     $ 72,274     $ 80,035  
Accounts receivable, net
    5,133       4,436       3,190  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    1,617       1,736       1,252  
Auction-rate securities put option
    -       -       1,289  
Total current assets
    78,318       78,446       85,766  
Long-term investments
    2,667       2,970       3,444  
Property and equipment, net
    623       493       447  
Goodwill
    10,181       10,181       10,171  
Purchased technologies, net
    226       247       309  
Intangible assets, net
    1,076       1,166       1,450  
Other assets
    648       559       372  
                         
Total assets
  $ 93,739     $ 94,062     $ 101,959  
                         
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
                       
Liabilities:
                       
Accounts payable
  $ 536     $ 5     $ 99  
Accrued compensation
    1,248       1,682       745  
Other accrued liabilities
    3,575       4,275       3,045  
Deferred revenue
    1,574       1,357       726  
Total current liabilities
    6,933       7,319       4,615  
Other long-term liabilities
    749       917       992  
Total liabilities
    7,682       8,236       5,607  
                         
Stockholders' equity:
                       
Common stock
    5       5       5  
Additional paid-in-capital
    229,692       225,466       221,822  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (1,331 )     (1,287 )     (1,233 )
Accumulated deficit
    (142,309 )     (138,358 )     (124,242 )
Total stockholders' equity
    86,057       85,826       96,352  
                         
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 93,739     $ 94,062     $ 101,959  
 
Note 1: 2010 amounts are subject to completion of management’s and its independent registered public accounting firm's customary closing and review procedures.
 
 
 

 
 
Contact Information:
 
 
Investor Contact
 
 
Carolyn Bass and Elaine Chen
 
Market Street Partners
 
(415) 445-3235
 
sprt@marketstreetpartners.com
 
 
Media Contact
 
 
Catherine Muriel
 
Support.com
 
(650) 556-8972
 
catherine.muriel@support.com