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EXHIBIT 99.1
 
Support.com Reports First Quarter 2012 Financial Results
 
 
REDWOOD CITY, CA—May 2, 2012 - Support.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPRT), a provider of technology support services and software for consumers and small business, today reported unaudited financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2012.
 
Q1 2012 Financial Summary
 
For the first quarter of 2012, total revenue was $17.6 million compared to $15.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2011 and $13.0 million in the first quarter of 2011.
 
On a GAAP basis, loss from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2012 was $4.4 million, or $(0.09) per share, compared to $4.2 million, or $(0.09) per share, in the fourth quarter of 2011 and $3.1 million, or $(0.07) per share, in the first quarter of 2011.
 
Non-GAAP loss from continuing operations for the first quarter of 2012 was $2.9 million, or $(0.06) per share, compared to $2.8 million, or $(0.06) per share, in the fourth quarter of 2011, and $2.2 million, or $(0.05) per share, in the first quarter of 2011.
 
Non-GAAP results exclude stock-based compensation expense, amortization of intangible assets and other, restructuring and impairment charges, acquisition expense and tax expense associated with acquired goodwill. These items impacted results from continuing operations by $1.5 million in the first quarter of 2012, $1.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2011 and $925,000 in the first quarter of 2011.  A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results is presented in the tables below.
 
"We delivered strong Q1 results highlighted by sequential revenue growth of 17%, renewal of a retail partnership, business development progress and reduced cash usage," said Josh Pickus, President and Chief Executive Officer.  "As we move forward in the year, we are focused on expanding our revenue base and driving operational efficiencies to achieve profitability."
 
Balance Sheet Information
 
At March 31, 2012 cash, cash equivalents and investments were $51.6 million compared to $53.0 million at December 31, 2011.

Recent Highlights

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Revenue increased 17% sequentially and 35% year-over-year
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Office Depot contract renewed
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CosmosTM Android application launched - provides battery optimization and privacy protection for mobile devices
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Reduction of work-from-home sales agent workforce initiated
 
Conference Call
 
Support.com will host a conference call discussing the Company's first quarter 2012 results on Wednesday, May 2, 2012 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 70795863. A replay of the call can also be accessed by dialing (855) 859-2056 (domestic) or (404) 537-3406 (international), and referencing passcode 70795863.
 
About Support.com

Support.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPRT) provides technology support services and software for consumers and small business. The Support.com® 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 also offers a wide range of easy-to-use software products that detect and repair common computer problems and optimize performance and security. Support.com offers programs through many of the nation's leading retailers, broadband service providers and technology companies, and provides software to over a million consumers and small businesses. For more information please visit us at: www.support.com, www.facebook.com/support.com, or http://twitter.com/support_com.
 
Support.com, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information, visit http://www.support.com/about/careers.
 
Copyright © 2012 Support.com, Inc. All rights reserved. Support.com, Personal Technology Experts and Cosmos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Support.com, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. 
 
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, partnerships, products, services or investments; 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 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 expense, amortization of intangible assets and other, restructuring and impairment charges, acquisition expense and tax expense associated with acquired goodwill from its GAAP results in order to determine the non-GAAP financial measures of loss from continuing operations and loss from continuing operations 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 expense. Management excludes stock-based compensation expense when evaluating its operating performance because such expense does not require cash settlement and because such expense is not used by management to assess the performance of the Company's business. Stock-based compensation expense was $995,000 in the first quarter of 2012, compared to $957,000 in the fourth quarter of 2011 and $805,000 in the first quarter of 2011.
 
B. Amortization of intangible assets and other. 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 of intangible assets and other was $367,000 in the first quarter of 2012, compared to $331,000 in the fourth quarter of 2011 and $83,000 in the first quarter of 2011.
 
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 charges were zero in the first quarter of 2012, compared to zero in the fourth quarter of 2011 and $37,000 in the first quarter of 2011.
 
D. Acquisition expense. Management excludes acquisition expense such as legal fees and advisor fees when evaluating its operating performance because the Company does not acquire businesses on a predictable cycle and excluding such expense enables more consistent evaluation of the Company's operating performance. Acquisition expense was $19,000 in the first quarter of 2012, compared to $5,000 in the fourth quarter of 2011 and zero in the first quarter of 2011.
 
E. Tax expense associated with acquired goodwill.  The Company is required to record a deferred tax liability and the related tax expense that results from the amortization for income tax purposes of acquired goodwill.  Management excludes tax expense associated with acquired goodwill when evaluating its operating performance because the Company does not acquire businesses on a predictable cycle and excluding such expense enables more consistent evaluation of the Company's operating performance.  Tax expense associated with acquired goodwill was $69,000 in the first quarter of 2012, compared to $67,000 in the fourth quarter of 2011 and zero in the first quarter of 2011.
 
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 BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
                                     
                                     
   
March 31,
         
December 31,
 
March 31,
       
   
2012
 (1)             2011      (2)         2011  (1)        
                                               
Assets
                                             
Current assets:
                                             
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments
  $ 50,363             $ 51,902             $ 70,107          
Accounts receivable, net
    9,007               10,284               5,859          
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    1,455               1,068               1,232          
Total current assets
    60,825               63,254               77,198          
Long-term investment
    1,225               1,111               2,598          
Property and equipment, net
    510               461               601          
Goodwill
    14,240               13,621               10,181          
Purchased technology, net
    123               143               206          
Intangible assets, net
    5,846               5,670               993          
Other assets
    958               736               684          
                                                 
Total assets
  $ 83,727             $ 84,996             $ 92,461          
                                                 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
                                               
Current Liabilities:
                                               
Accounts payable and accrued compensation
  $ 3,399             $ 2,872             $ 2,236          
Other accrued liabilities
    5,458               4,491               3,710          
Short-term deferred revenue
    4,919               4,723               1,996          
Total current liabilities
    13,776               12,086               7,942          
Long-term deferred revenue
    388               489               -          
Other long-term liabilities
    1,151               1,086               716          
Total liabilities
    15,315               13,661               8,658          
                                                 
Stockholders' equity:
                                               
Common stock
    5               5               5          
Additional paid-in-capital
    235,233               233,977               230,713          
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (1,504 )             (1,698 )             (1,464 )        
Accumulated deficit
    (165,322 )             (160,949 )             (145,451 )        
Total stockholders' equity
    68,412               71,335               83,803          
                                                 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 83,727             $ 84,996             $ 92,461          

Note 1: Amounts  are subject to completion of managements and its independent  registered public accounting firm's customary closing and review procedures.
Note 2: Derived from audited financial statements.
 
 

 
SUPPORT.COM, INC.
GAAP CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
                         
   
Three Months Ended
   
March 31,
         
December 31,
   
March 31,
 
   
2012
 (1)             2011       2011  
Revenue:
                             
Services
  $ 13,765             $ 11,124     $ 9,150  
Software and other
    3,823               3,881       3,880  
Total revenue
    17,588               15,005       13,030  
                                 
Cost of revenue:
                               
Cost of services
    10,291               8,584       6,817  
Cost of software and other
    470               449       404  
Total cost of revenue
    10,761               9,033       7,221  
                                 
Gross profit
    6,827               5,972       5,809  
                                 
Operating expenses:
                               
Research and development
    1,770               1,599       1,448  
Sales and marketing
    6,130               5,509       4,785  
General and administrative
    2,914               2,706       2,786  
Amortization of intangible assets and other
    367               331       83  
Total operating expenses
    11,181               10,145       9,102  
                                 
Loss from operations
    (4,354 )             (4,173 )     (3,293 )
Interest income and other, net
    75               84       150  
Loss from continuing operations, before income taxes
    (4,279 )             (4,089 )     (3,143 )
Income tax provision
    118               106       2  
Loss from continuing operations, after income taxes
    (4,397 )             (4,195 )     (3,145 )
                                 
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, after income taxes
    24               (154 )     3  
                                 
Net loss
  $ (4,373 )           $ (4,349 )   $ (3,142 )
                                 
Basic and diluted earnings per share:
                               
Loss from continuing operations, after income taxes
  $ (0.09 )           $ (0.09 )   $ (0.07 )
Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, after income taxes
    0.00               (0.00 )     0.00  
Net loss per basic and diluted share:
  $ (0.09 )           $ (0.09 )   $ (0.07 )
                                 
Shares used in computing per share amounts:
                               
Basic
    48,418               48,351       48,181  
Diluted
    48,418               48,351       48,181  
 
Note 1: Amounts are subject to completion of management's and its independent registerd 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
   
March 31,
   
December 31,
   
March 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2011
 
                   
GAAP cost of revenue
  $ 10,761     $ 9,033     $ 7,221  
Stock-based compensation expense (Cost of revenue portion only)
    (104 )     (91 )     (55 )
Restructuring and impairment charges (Cost of revenue portion only)
    -       -       (37 )
Non-GAAP cost of revenue
  $ 10,657     $ 8,942     $ 7,129  
                         
GAAP operating expenses
  $ 11,181     $ 10,145     $ 9,102  
Stock-based compensation expense (Excl. cost of revenue portion)
    (891 )     (866 )     (750 )
Amortization of intangible assets and other
    (367 )     (331 )     (83 )
Acquisition expense
    (19 )     (5 )     -  
Non-GAAP operating expenses
  $ 9,904     $ 8,943     $ 8,269  
                         
GAAP income tax provision
  $ 118     $ 106     $ 2  
Tax expense associated with acquired goodwill
    (69 )     (67 )     -  
Non-GAAP income tax provision
  $ 49     $ 39     $ 2  
                         
GAAP loss from continuing operations, after income taxes
  $ (4,397 )   $ (4,195 )   $ (3,145 )
Stock-based compensation expense
    995       957       805  
Amortization of intangible assets and other
    367       331       83  
Restructuring and impairment charges
    -       -       37  
Acquisition expense
    19       5       -  
Tax expense associated with acquired goodwill
    69       67       -  
Total impact of Non-GAAP exclusions
  $ 1,450     $ 1,360     $ 925  
                         
Non-GAAP loss from continuing operations, after income taxes
  $ (2,947 )   $ (2,835 )   $ (2,220 )
                         
Basic net and diluted loss per share from continuing operations, after income taxes
         
GAAP
  $ (0.09 )   $ (0.09 )   $ (0.07 )
Non-GAAP
  $ (0.06 )   $ (0.06 )   $ (0.05 )
                         
Shares used in computing per share amounts (GAAP)
                       
Basic
    48,418       48,351       48,181  
Diluted
    48,418       48,351       48,181  
                         
Shares used in computing per share amounts (Non-GAAP)
                       
Basic
    48,418       48,351       48,181  
Diluted
    48,418       48,351       48,181  
 
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 expense, amortization of intangible assets and other,  restructuring and impairment charges, acquisition expense and tax expense associated with acquired goodwill. 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.

Amounts in the first quarter of 2012 are subject to completion of management’s and its independent registered public accounting firm's customary closing and review procedures.
 
 
 
 

 
 
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 expense, amortization of intangible assets and other, restructuring and impairment charges, acquisition expense and tax expense associated with acquired goodwill. 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.
 
2012 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 Scott Morgan
Market Street Partners
(415) 445-3235
sprt@marketstreetpartners.com

Media Contact
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Martin Levy Public Relations, Inc.
(858) 610-9860
seth@martinlevypr.com