EXHIBIT 99.1

 

NEWS RELEASE DATED May 11, 2015 

 

Investor Contacts:   PondelWilkinson Roger Pondel | Matt Sheldon investors@netsoltech.com (310) 279-5980    Media Contacts:   PondelWilkinson George Medici | gmedici@pondel.com (310) 279-5968

 

NETSOL TECHNOLOGIES REPORTS FISCAL 2015

THIRD-QUARTER RESULTS

 

Third-Quarter 2015 Total Revenues Increase 40 Percent to $13.1 Million,

with Total Service Revenue More than Doubling to $8.8 Million for the Quarter

 

Third-Quarter 2015 GAAP EPS Loss Narrows to $(0.17) from $(0.31) Last Year

 

Non-GAAP EPS Improves to a Gain of $0.09 from $0.07 Last Year

 

Conference Call Scheduled Today at 8:30 a.m. ET (5:30 a.m. PT)

 

CALABASAS, Calif. – May 11, 2015 – NetSol Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTWK), a global business services and enterprise application solutions provider, today reported financial results for its fiscal 2015 third quarter ended March 31, 2015.

 

Fiscal 2015 Third-Quarter Financial Results

 

The following comparison refers to results for the fiscal 2015 third quarter versus the fiscal 2014 third quarter.

 

Total net revenues increased 40 percent to $13.1 million, from $9.4 million last year, reflecting strength in services revenue related to the implementation of NetSol’s next-generation financing and leasing solution, NFS Ascent ^TM.

 

	●	License fees were $1.2 million, down from $2.1 million, related to the mix of sales between NFS TM and NFS Ascent TM, which carries a higher service revenue component;
	●	Maintenance fees were $3.0 million, compared to $2.4 million last year;
	●	Services revenue more than doubled to $7.0 million, up from $3.2 million last year; and
	●	Services revenue - related party (Netsol-Innovation and Investec) were $1.8 million, up from $1.5 million last year.

 

 

On a GAAP basis, net loss from continuing operations was $1.6 million, equal to $(0.17) per share. This compares with a net loss from continuing operations of $2.8 million, equal to $(0.31) per share.

 

Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) was $883,000, or $0.09 per adjusted diluted share, which removed $2.5 million in depreciation and amortization. This compares with adjusted EBITDA of $658,000 or $0.07 per adjusted diluted share, last year, which removed $2.0 million in depreciation and amortization.

 

The reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to net income, the most comparable financial measure based upon GAAP, as well as a further explanation of adjusted EBITDA, is included in the financial tables at the end of this press release.

 

Management Commentary

 

“The quarter reflects continued progress in the implementation of our large NFS Ascent contract, as well as investment to enhance our strategic position and delivery capability in Europe,” said Najeeb Ghauri, CEO of NetStol. “Today we are at a pivotal stage for the company, approaching a time of record revenue, with further momentum highlighted by a healthy new business pipeline for NFS Ascent ^TM and NFS ^TM, continued upgrades and demand for our legacy region-specific solutions, and new agreements in Europe that have yet to contribute to results.

 

“Adding to our confidence is the relaxation of restrictions for new finance and leasing market entrants into China, where our NFS solution has the dominant market share; improved finance and leasing markets in the U.S. and Europe, where we continue to make progress; and China’s investment in Pakistan, which is expected to help the overall business environment, quality of life and security profile of the country,” Ghauri said.

 

Following is additional detail for the quarter:

 

	●	Increase in cost of revenues, related to the hiring and training of technical employees, as well as the timing of salary increases. Operational expenses also increased as a result of new business activities. Expenses are expected to remain at the current level as new hiring has slowed, with the addition of seven people in the quarter;
	●	Cash and cash equivalents were $10.9 million, of which approximately $7.3 million were held by the company’s foreign subsidiaries;
	●	Accounts receivable were $7.6 million, compared to 5.4 million last year. The quality of receivables remains strong; and
	●	The company purchased 1.58 million shares of NetSol PK common stock from the open market for $577,000, resulting in an overall decrease in non-controlling interest from 36.6% to 34.9%.

 

 

Fiscal 2015 First Nine Months Financial Results

 

For the first nine months of fiscal 2015, total net revenue rose to $35.7 million, compared to $26.8 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2014. The company reported a GAAP net loss from continuing operations of $4.8 million, or $(0.51) per share, compared with a GAAP net loss from continuing operation of $5.2 million, or $(0.57) per share, in the comparable period last year.

 

Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) for the first nine months of fiscal 2015 increased to $2.4 million, or $0.25 per adjusted diluted share, which removed $7.1 million in depreciation and amortization. This compares with adjusted EBITDA of $968,000, or $0.11 per adjusted diluted share, last year, which removed $4.9 million in depreciation and amortization.

 

Fiscal 2015 Third-Quarter Conference Call

 

When:		Monday, May 11, 2015
Time:		8:30 a.m. Eastern Time
Phone:		1-888-572-7034 (domestic)
		1-719-325-2329 (international)

 

A live Webcast will be available online within the investor relations section of NetSol’s website at http://www.netsoltech.com, where it will be archived for 90 days.

 

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About NetSol Technologies

 

NetSol Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: NTWK) is a worldwide provider of IT and enterprise software solutions primarily serving the global leasing and financing industry. The Company’s suite of applications are backed by 40 years of domain expertise and supported by a committed team of more than 1500 professionals placed in eight strategically located support and delivery centers throughout the world.

 

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release may contain forward-looking statements relating to the development of the Company’s products and services and future operation results, including statements regarding the Company that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. The words “expects,” “anticipates,” variations of such words, and similar expressions, identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, but their absence does not mean that the statement is not forward-looking. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Factors that could affect the Company’s actual results include the progress and costs of the development of products and services and the timing of the market acceptance. The subject Companies expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in the company’s expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances upon which any statement is based.

 

(Tables Follow)

 

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NetSol Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

		As of				As of
		March 31, 2015				June 30, 2014
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	10,887,358			$	11,462,695
Restricted cash			90,000				2,528,844
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $959,333 and $1,088,172			7,520,921				5,403,165
Accounts receivable, net - related party			2,498,160				2,232,610
Revenues in excess of billings			4,837,306				2,377,367
Revenues in excess of billings - related party			188,426				-
Other current assets			2,515,154				2,857,879
Total current assets			28,537,325				26,862,560
Property and equipment, net			26,410,815				29,721,128
Intangible assets, net			24,777,549				28,803,018
Goodwill			9,516,568				9,516,568
Total assets		$	89,242,257			$	94,903,274
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		$	5,310,510			$	5,234,887
Current portion of loans and obligations under capitalized leases			2,989,520				5,791,258
Unearned revenues			5,646,287				3,192,203
Unearned revenues - related party			50,490				47,649
Common stock to be issued			88,324				347,518
Total current liabilities			14,085,131				14,613,515
Long term loans and obligations under capitalized leases; less current maturities			594,166				1,532,080
Total liabilities			14,679,297				16,145,595
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 500,000 shares authorized;			-				-
Common stock, $.01 par value; 14,500,000 shares authorized; 10,145,207  shares issued and 10,117,928  outstanding as of March 31, 2015  and 9,150,889  shares issued and 9,123,610  outstanding as of June 30, 2014			101,452				91,509
Additional paid-in-capital			118,387,488				115,394,097
Treasury stock (27,279 shares)			(415,425	)			(415,425	)
Accumulated deficit			(40,018,743	)			(35,177,303	)
Stock subscription receivable			(1,298,307	)			(2,280,488	)
Other comprehensive loss			(15,669,755	)			(14,979,223	)
Total NetSol stockholders’ equity			61,086,710				62,633,167
Non-controlling interest			13,476,250				16,124,512
Total stockholders’ equity			74,562,960				78,757,679
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	89,242,257			$	94,903,274

 

  

NetSol Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statement of Operations

 

		For the Three Months								For the Nine Months
		Ended March 31,								Ended March 31,
		2015				2014				2015				2014
Net Revenues:
License fees		$	1,215,201			$	2,118,015			$	4,900,469			$	4,826,198
Maintenance fees			2,978,587				2,412,419				8,963,240				7,451,584
Services			7,022,982				3,241,057				16,650,646				10,403,978
Maintenance fees - related party			43,948				143,598				237,523				352,037
Services - related party			1,813,197				1,447,962				4,901,792				3,804,297
Total net revenues			13,073,915				9,363,051				35,653,670				26,838,094
Cost of revenues:
Salaries and consultants			4,895,515				4,106,150				13,310,632				10,526,701
Travel			760,065				354,554				1,772,289				1,090,809
Depreciation and amortization			1,912,492				1,471,126				5,514,812				3,517,804
Other			792,737				985,075				2,129,646				2,680,084
Total cost of revenues			8,360,809				6,916,905				22,727,379				17,815,398
Gross profit			4,713,106				2,446,146				12,926,291				9,022,696
Operating expenses:
Selling and marketing			1,712,151				1,083,753				4,419,466				3,032,675
Depreciation and amortization			551,127				493,814				1,569,903				1,351,378
General and administrative			3,997,186				3,484,898				11,584,696				9,889,329
Research and development cost			84,038				65,060				230,740				178,862
Total operating expenses			6,344,502				5,127,525				17,804,805				14,452,244
Loss from operations			(1,631,396	)			(2,681,379	)			(4,878,514	)			(5,429,548	)
Other income and (expenses)
Gain (loss) on sale of assets			6,496				(995	)			(74,099	)			(190,027	)
Interest expense			(45,234	)			(8,275	)			(165,592	)			(170,230	)
Interest income			97,094				114,141				261,091				186,926
Gain (loss) on foreign currency exchange transactions			(247,845	)			(908,192	)			(589,707	)			299,270
Share of net loss from equity investment			-				(203,684	)			-				(370,332	)
Other income (expense)			607,111				(5,006	)			625,650				(4,341	)
Total other income (expenses)			417,622				(1,012,011	)			57,343				(248,734	)
Net loss before income taxes			(1,213,774	)			(3,693,390	)			(4,821,171	)			(5,678,282	)
Income tax provision			(107,398	)			(98,920	)			(235,157	)			(139,321	)
Net loss from continuing operations			(1,321,172	)			(3,792,310	)			(5,056,328	)			(5,817,603	)
Income from discontinued operations			-				1,480,786				-				1,158,752
Net loss			(1,321,172	)			(2,311,524	)			(5,056,328	)			(4,658,851	)
Non-controlling interest			(315,073	)			1,011,720				214,888				635,024
Net loss attributable to NetSol		$	(1,636,245	)		$	(1,299,804	)		$	(4,841,440	)		$	(4,023,827	)
Amount attributable to NetSol common shareholders:
Loss from continuing operations		$	(1,636,245	)		$	(2,780,590	)		$	(4,841,440	)		$	(5,182,579	)
Income from discontinued operations			-				1,480,786				-				1,158,752
Net loss		$	(1,636,245	)		$	(1,299,804	)		$	(4,841,440	)		$	(4,023,827	)
Net loss per share:
Net loss per share from continuing operations:
Basic		$	(0.17	)		$	(0.31	)		$	(0.51	)		$	(0.57	)
Diluted		$	(0.17	)		$	(0.31	)		$	(0.51	)		$	(0.57	)
Net income per share from discontinued operations:
Basic		$	-			$	0.16			$	-			$	0.13
Diluted		$	-			$	0.16			$	-			$	0.13
Net loss per common share
Basic		$	(0.17	)		$	(0.14	)		$	(0.51	)		$	(0.45	)
Diluted		$	(0.17	)		$	(0.14	)		$	(0.51	)		$	(0.45	)
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
Basic			9,914,321				9,092,834				9,573,336				9,034,532
Diluted			9,914,321				9,092,834				9,573,336				9,034,532

 

 

NetSol Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

 

		For the Nine Months
		Ended March 31,
		2015				2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss		$	(5,056,328	)		$	(4,658,851	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			7,084,715				4,869,182
Provision for bad debts			-				247,530
Share of net loss from investment under equity method			-				370,332
Loss on sale of assets			74,099				190,027
Gain on sale of subsidiary			-				(1,870,871	)
Stock issued for services			1,119,721				817,417
Fair market value of warrants and stock options granted			466,866				189,937
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable			(2,369,950	)			2,851,676
Accounts receivable - related party			(198,640	)			(457,800	)
Revenues in excess of billing			(2,533,172	)			10,568,918
Revenues in excess of billing - related party			(201,616	)			-
Other current assets			188,048				144,372
Accounts payable and accrued expenses			1,008,270				1,104,619
Unearned revenue			2,974,637				915,428
Unearned revenue - related party			9,660				44,935
Net cash provided by operating activities			2,566,310				15,326,851
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment			(2,499,314	)			(9,583,663	)
Sales of property and equipment			209,718				61,080
Sale of subsidiary			-				1,810,700
Purchase of non-controlling interest in subsidiaries			(577,222	)			(17,852	)
Increase in intangible assets			-				(3,158,083	)
Net cash used in investing activities			(2,866,818	)			(10,887,818	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from sale of common stock			1,863,000				-
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options and warrants			116,400				709,436
Proceeds from exercise of subsidiary options			12,306				376,811
Restricted cash			2,438,844				(620,117	)
Dividend paid by subsidiary to Non controlling interest			(780,106	)			(1,008,543	)
Proceeds from bank loans			-				1,366,226
Payments on capital lease obligations and loans - net			(3,459,143	)			(610,822	)
Net cash provided by financing activities			191,301				212,991
Effect of exchange rate changes			(466,130	)			(142,647	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			(575,337	)			4,509,377
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period			11,462,695				7,874,318
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period		$	10,887,358			$	12,383,695

 

 

NetSol Technologies, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Reconciliation to GAAP

 

		Three Months				Three Months				Nine Months				Nine Months
		Ended				Ended				Ended				Ended
		March 31, 2015				March 31, 2014				March 31, 2015				March 31, 2014
Net Income (loss) before preferred dividend, per GAAP		$	(1,636,245	)		$	(1,299,804	)		$	(4,841,440	)		$	(4,023,827	)
Income Taxes			107,398				98,920				235,157				139,321
Depreciation and amortization			2,463,619				1,964,940				7,084,715				4,869,182
Interest expense			45,234				8,275				165,592				170,230
Interest (income)			(97,094	)			(114,141	)			(261,091	)			(186,926	)
EBITDA		$	882,912			$	658,190			$	2,382,933			$	967,980
Weighted Average number of shares outstanding
Basic			9,914,321				9,092,834				9,573,336				9,034,532
Diluted			9,914,321				9,102,777				9,573,336				9,044,476
Basic EBITDA		$	0.09			$	0.07			$	0.25			$	0.11
Diluted EBITDA		$	0.09			$	0.07			$	0.25			$	0.11

  

Although the net EBITDA income is a non-GAAP measure of performance, we are providing it because we believe it to be an important supplemental measure of our performance that is commonly used by securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in our industry. It should not be considered as an alternative to net income, operating income or any other financial measures calculated and presented, nor as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities as a measure of our liquidity. It may not be indicative of the Company’s historical operating results nor is it intended to be predictive of potential future results.