Richard Davies wrote: The UK has a good crop of technology pioneers in cloud computing - for example ElasticHosts, FlexiScale, Flexiant, OnApp - and also some strong government initiatives such as G-Cloud.
We will have to see whether this kind of technical leadership converts into swift mass-market adoption or not.
EDISON, N.J., June 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Majesco Entertainment Company (Nasdaq: COOL), an innovative provider of video games for the mass market, today reported financial results for the second quarter and six months ended April 30, 2010.
For the second quarter ended April 30, 2010, Majesco's net revenues decreased 47% percent to $10.9 million versus $20.5 million in the same period a year ago. During this same period, the Company reported an operating loss of $1.6 million, compared to an operating loss of $0.6 million in the second quarter of 2009. For the quarter, Non-GAAP operating loss was $1.2 million versus Non-GAAP operating income of $0.5 million in 2009. Net loss for the quarter was $1.6 million versus a net loss of $1.7 million in 2009. On a Non-GAAP basis, net loss for the quarter was $1.3 million compared to Non-GAAP net income of $0.3 million last year.
The Company's basic and diluted net loss per share for the quarter ended April 30, 2010 was $0.04 compared to net loss per share of $0.06 in the same period last year. For the same quarter, Non-GAAP basic and diluted net loss per share was $0.03 compared to net income per share of $0.01 last year.
For the six months ended April 30, 2010, the Company's net revenues decreased 25 percent to $40.1 million versus the year ago period. During the same period, the Company reported operating income of $0.9 millioncompared to operating income of $3.1 million in the same 2009 period. Non-GAAP operating income for the six month period was $2.3 million compared to $5.3 million for the comparable 2009 period. In the six months ended April 30, 2010 net income was $2.2 million compared to net income of $2.5 million for six months ended April 30, 2009. For the same period, Non-GAAP net income was $1.7 million this year compared to $4.5 million in 2009.
The Company's basic and diluted earnings per share for the six months ended April 30, 2010 was $0.06 while basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.09 for the corresponding period in 2009. The Company's Non-GAAP basic and diluted earnings per share for the six months ended April 30, 2010 was $0.04 compared to $0.16 in the corresponding 2009 period.
Jesse Sutton, Chief Executive Officer of Majesco, said, "Our Company's second quarter results were in line with our internal expectations. The revenue decline for the quarter was consistent with our full year guidance of $80 million. We were up against some difficult comparisons with last year when we launched Gardening Mama, and our first Jillian Michaels' title was selling very well. Our costs are under control and we continue to adjust our business model to meet industry challenges. We remain excited about our upcoming titles scheduled to release during the balance of the year. Our management team is striving for improved profitability and is totally committed to building long-term value for our shareholders."
Financial Highlights
Total operating expenses declined to $4.7 million or 36% from same period 2009.
At the end of the quarter and six months ending April 30, 2010 the Company had $11.5 million in cash and cash equivalents.
Total current liabilities declined $7.5 million from $16.2 million on October 31, 2009 to $8.7 million as of April 30, 2010.
Announced Product Line-up
Third Quarter 2010 Ending July 31, 2010
To date, the Company has announced the following titles that were or are expected to be released during its third quarter:
Tetris Party Deluxe for Wii and Nintendo DS represents a strategic partnership with Tetris Online, Inc. to support the North American launch and distribution of the two newest additions to the Tetris franchise. Tetris Party Deluxe builds on the previously released Tetris Party for WiiWare by adding new modes and features to enrich the overall game play experience for both platforms.
Attack of the Movies 3-D is the first-ever 3-D shooter designed exclusively for Wii and Xbox 360®. The game transports players into six fantastic movie-themed worlds and features classic enemies culled from the annals of film history. The game also comes packaged with four pairs of 3-D glasses to support four-player multiplayer action.
Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter for Xbox LIVE Arcade continues the glorious high-definition chaos with a slick new graphic presentation, intense multiplayer action, and an onslaught of all-new levels, enemies and bosses from the golden age of first-person shooters.
Dance Sensation! for Wii is the only game that lets players train and perform routines in four different styles: Hip-Hop, Jazz, Ballet, and Latin Ballroom. Players use the Wii Remote(TM) and Nunchuk to control their on-screen dancer as she perfects more than 160 real motion-captured dance moves in recitals ranging from local auditoriums to the Broadway stage.
Summer Camp Showdown for Wii is a motion-based adventure where players vie for the upper hand in sports and pranks to determine who rules the woods.
Pirates PlundArrr for Wii is a fun and frantic beat-'em-up that lets players hunt the high seas for the renegade captain Rudebelly who has unleashed an army of cursed dead and menacing bosses. Would-be pirates will fight through 45 creature-filled levels to retrieve their stolen treasure, and four mates can even plunder together in a party style, battle royale.
Super Speed Machines for Nintendo DS lets players kick it into high gear in this frantic arcade racer that delivers super speed and dangerous conditions at every turn.
Fiscal 2010
To date, the Company has announced the following titles that are expected to be released during the rest of fiscal 2010:
Zumba Fitness® for Wii, PlayStation®Move and another to be announced system is a one-of-a-kind exercise program that pairs Latin rhythms with red-hot international dance steps so you can have a blast as you party your way into shape. Through invigorating, high calorie-burning fitness classes, Zumba Fitness® has helped melt the pounds and inches off seven and a half million Zumba-enthusiasts in more than 75 countries.
Crafting Mama for Nintendo DS is the newest brand extension of the Cooking Mama franchise that has sold nearly seven million units. Using the stylus as a universal crafting tool, players will sew, mold, glue, cut and paint under Mama's masterful direction as they create 40 different projects, from patchwork quilts to earrings, candles and vases.
Greg Hastings Paintball 2 for Xbox 360®, Wii, and PlayStation®3, is the most realistic paintball experience to date from the most successful name in the sport. The game introduces more than 10 single and multiplayer game modes, each staged in all-new paintball locations based on actual fields around the world. Featuring three new event branches -- Tournament Speedball, Recball, and Tournament Woodsball -- players can build and develop their team of professional ballers and even cheat to stay in the game.
Ghostwire: Link to the Paranormal for Nintendo DSiturns your handheld into a portal to the astral plane. Coupled with the DSi camera, this detection and communication tool lets you find, summon, capture and interact with ghosts living amongst us. Ultimately you can help them find peace as you develop your own paranormal prowess within an augmented reality that promises to change your perspective forever.
Swords for Wii pits players against some of the most formidable adversaries in history using the Wii Remote(TM) with Wii MotionPlus(TM) as their blade for accurate 1-to-1 motion based battles.
Dawn of Heroes for Nintendo DS is a tactical role playing game that combines classic RPG concepts -- including character development, epic combat, quests and puzzles -- with a humorous style.
Flip's Twisted World for Wii is a unique puzzle platformer that stars Flip, a magician's apprentice who mistakenly gets sucked into an alternate universe where up and down are only a matter of perspective. Players will help Flip navigate his puzzling world by rotating the environment 180 degrees in any direction with a simple twist of the Wii Remote(TM).
Holiday 2010
Babysitting Mama for Wiistars the iconic Mama from the best-selling Cooking Mama franchise and features an exciting new play mechanic. This innovative simulation game will be delivered to consumers with an adorable plush baby doll that the babysitter tucks the Wii Remote into in order to interact with the doll and game at the same time in 40 different activities.
My Baby 3 & Friends for Nintendo DS is the third installment in the My Baby franchise that has sold nearly 2mm units worldwide. My Baby 3 lets players experience the joy of parenting as they feed, bathe, change and cuddle with their in game baby. What's more, the game also sparks new social development skills via interaction with another baby and puppy.
Fiscal 2010 Outlook
We are confirming our full year guidance for net revenue of approximately $80 million. Our profit guidance is for Non-GAAP EPS of approximately $0.05. The Company's guidance assumes the release of approximately 32 SKUs in 2010, including 12 DS and 14 Wii, 9 titles released in the third quarter and 13 titles released in the fourth quarter. We also expect that roughly 62% of our revenue will come from DS titles; 32% from Wii titles and 6% from all other platforms. The Company's results are also impacted by seasonality from the December holiday period and variability based on release schedules.
Conference Call
At 4:30 PM ET today, management will host an earnings conference call. To access the call please dial 1-800-860-2442. The access code for the call is "438599". Please dial in approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the conference call. The conference call will also be broadcast live over the Internet and available for replay for 90 days from the "Investor Info" section of the Company's Web site at http://www.majescoentertainment.com. In addition, a replay of the call will be available via telephone for seven days beginning approximately two hours after the call. To listen to the telephone replay in the U.S., please dial 1-877-344-7529 and for international callers, dial 412-317-0088. Enter access code 438599#.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Non-GAAP Metrics
To facilitate a comparison between the three months ended April 30, 2010 and 2009, the Company has presented both GAAP and Non-GAAP financial results. GAAP financial measures, including operating income, net income, and basic and diluted earnings per share, have been adjusted to report certain Non-GAAP financial measures.
These Non-GAAP financial measures exclude the following items from the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations:
Expenses related to non-cash compensation
Net proceeds from the sale of certain state income tax net operating loss carryforwards
Change in fair value of warrants
Settlement of certain litigation in 2009
Costs of operating a development studio in California in 2009
Severance costs
These Non-GAAP measures are provided to enhance investors' overall understanding of the Company's current financial performance and the Company's prospects for the future. These measures should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, GAAP results.
For more information on these Non-GAAP financial measures, please see the tables in this release captioned "Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Financial Measures".
About Majesco Entertainment Company
Majesco Entertainment Company is a provider of video games for the mass market. Building on more than 20 years of operating history, the company is focused on developing and publishing a wide range of casual and family oriented video games on Wii(TM), Nintendo DS(TM) and other leading systems. Product highlights include Cooking Mama(TM), TETRIS Party Deluxe, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel and Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum. The company's shares are traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol: COOL. Majesco is headquartered in Edison, NJ and has an international office in Bristol, UK. More information about Majesco can be found online at www.majescoentertainment.com. @Majesco is on twitter or at www.twitter.com/majesco.
Safe Harbor
Some statements set forth in this release, including the estimates under the headings "Outlook" contain forward-looking statements that are subject to change. Statements including words such as "anticipate", "believe", "estimate" or "expect" and statements in the future tense are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or actual future results to differ materially from the expectations set forth in the forward-looking statements. Some of the factors which could cause our results to differ materially from our expectations include the following: consumer demand for our products, the availability of an adequate supply of current-generation and next-generation gaming hardware, including but not limited to Nintendo's DS and Wii platforms; our ability to predict consumer preferences among competing hardware platforms; consumer spending trends; the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game segment; timely development and release of our products; competition in the interactive entertainment industry; developments in the law regarding protection of our products; our ability to secure licenses to valuable entertainment properties on favorable terms; our ability to manage expenses; our ability to attract and retain key personnel; adoption of new accounting regulations and standards; adverse changes in the securities markets; our ability to comply with continued listing requirements of the Nasdaq stock exchange; the availability of and costs associated with sources of liquidity; and other factors described in our filings with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2009. We do not undertake, and specifically disclaim any obligation, to release publicly the results of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements.
MAJESCO ENTERTAINMENT 2010 & 2011 RELEASE SCHEDULE
2010 GAMES
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Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4
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Alvin and the Zumba Fitness
Chipmunks: The Wii, Move and
Squeakquel Wii Data East Arcade Tetris Party another TBA
($39.99) and DS Classics Wii, Deluxe Wii and system, Price
($29.99) $19.99 DS, $29.99 TBA
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My Hero: Attack of the
Firefighter DS, Let's Draw DS, Movies 3-D Wii & Ghostwire DSi,
$19.99 $19.99 360, $29.99 Price TBA
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Greg Hastings
Paintball 2
Wii, Xbox 360
The Daring Game Super Speed and PS3; $49.99
My Hero: Doctor for Girls Wii Machines DS, (360 and PS3),
DS, $19.99 and DS, $19.99 $19.99 $39.99 Wii
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Hot and Cold: A
3D Hidden Object
Adventure
DSiWare, 800 Pizza Delivery Pirates PlundArrr Crafting Mama
points Boy Wii, $29.99 Wii, $29.99 DS, $29.99
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A Boy and His
Blob: Trouble on
Blobolonia, Summer Camp Flip's Twisted
Virtual Console, Showdown Wii, World Wii,
500 Wii Points $19.99 $29.99
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Serious Sam HD:
Hello Kitty The Second
Party, DS, Encounter XBLA, Dawn of Heroes
$29.99 1200 points DS, $29.99
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Serious Sam HD:
The First My Baby 3 &
Encounter XBLA, Dance Sensation! Friends DS,
1200 points Wii, $29.99 $29.99
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Swords Wii,
$29.99
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2011 GAMES
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Quarter 1
Babysitting Mama
Wii, $39.99
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Monster Tale DS,
Price TBA
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* Includes all released and announced titles to date. Prices subject
to change for unreleased titles.
MAJESCO ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY
UNAUDITED SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
NET SALES BY PLATFORM
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
April 30, April 30,
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2010 % 2009 % 2010 % 2009 %
---- --- ---- --- ---- --- ---- ---
Nintendo Wii $2,678 24.6% $10,734 52.2% $10,651 26.6% $31,737 59.5%
Nintendo DS 8,002 73.4% 9,305 45.3% 28,257 70.4% 20,463 38.3%
Other 226 2.0% 509 2.5% 1,204 3.0% 1,168 2.2%
--- --- --- --- ----- --- ----- ---
TOTAL $10,906 100.0% $20,548 100.0% $40,112 100.0% $53,368 100.0%
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Net Sales by
platform %
-------------
Forecast Actual Actual
-------- ------ ------
2010 2009 2008
-- ---- --
Nintendo Wii 32.3% 53.0% 34.0%
Nintendo DS 61.5% 42.8% 61.7%
Other 6.2% 4.2% 4.3%
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TOTAL 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
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MAJESCO ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited, in thousands, except share amounts)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
April 30, April 30,
--------- ---------
2010 2009 2010 2009
---- ---- ---- ----
Net revenues $10,906 $20,548 $40,112 $53,368
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Cost of sales
Product costs 5,447 7,816 17,175 19,647
Software
development
costs and
license fees 2,232 6,016 10,099 14,976
Loss on
impairment of
software
development
costs and
license fees -
future releases 116 - 1,021 170
--- --- ----- ---
7,795 13,832 28,295 34,793
----- ------ ------ ------
Gross profit 3,111 6,716 11,817 18,575
----- ----- ------ ------
Operating costs
and expenses
Product research
and development 707 1,301 1,641 2,594
Selling and
marketing 1,527 3,198 4,584 7,333
General and
administrative 2,266 2,099 4,390 4,593
Depreciation and
amortization 44 69 97 138
Settlement of
litigation and
related charges,
net - 264 - 404
Loss on
impairment of
software
development
costs and
license fees -
cancelled games 160 380 160 380
--- --- --- ---
4,704 7,311 10,872 15,442
----- ----- ------ ------
Operating (loss)
income (1,593) (595) 945 3,133
Other expenses
(income)
Interest and
financing costs,
net 125 221 621 679
Change in fair
value of
warrants (27) 880 (229) 1,015
--- --- ---- -----
(Loss) income
before income
taxes (1,691) (1,696) 553 1,439
Income taxes (84) - (1,647) (1,027)
--- --- ------ ------
Net (loss) income $(1,607) $(1,696) $2,200 $2,466
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Net (loss) income
per share:
Basic $(0.04) $(0.06) $0.06 $0.09
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Diluted $(0.04) $(0.06) $0.06 $0.09
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Weighted average
shares
outstanding:
Basic 36,874,270 28,494,960 36,789,337 28,206,927
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Diluted 36,874,270 28,494,960 36,793,821 28,420,121
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MAJESCO ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share amounts)
October
April 30, 31,
2010 2009
---- ----
(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $11,503 $11,839
Due from factor 1,154 1,172
Accounts and other receivables, net 938 1,145
Inventory, net 4,186 6,190
Advance payments for inventory 1,190 3,126
Capitalized software development costs and
license fees 3,554 3,678
Prepaid expenses 815 847
--- ---
Total current assets 23,340 27,997
Property and equipment, net 434 447
Other assets 69 83
--- ---
Total assets $23,843 $28,527
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $7,391 $9,586
Inventory financing payables 1,209 6,053
Advances from customers 94 543
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Total current liabilities 8,694 16,182
Warrant liability 397 626
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock - $.001 par value; 250,000,000
shares authorized; 38,646,938 and 38,553,740
shares issued and outstanding at April 30, 2010
and October 31, 2009, respectively 39 38
Additional paid-in capital 114,395 113,484
Accumulated deficit (99,161) (101,361)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (521) (442)
---- ----
Net stockholders' equity 14,752 11,719
------ ------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $23,843 $28,527
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MAJESCO ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited, in thousands)
Six Months Ended
April 30,
---------
2010 2009
---- ----
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $2,200 $2,466
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 97 138
Change in fair value of warrants (229) 1,015
Share-based litigation settlement - 404
Non-cash compensation expense 911 805
Loss on disposal of assets 19 -
Provision for price protection and customer
allowances 2,142 1,145
Amortization of software development costs and
prepaid license fees 2,839 4,680
Loss on impairment of software development costs
and prepaid license fees 1,181 550
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Due from factor (2,314) (1,382)
Accounts and other receivables 346 515
Inventory 1,990 2,693
Capitalized software development costs and
prepaid license fees (3,895) (7,019)
Prepaid expenses 1,975 (2,341)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (1,943) 3,014
Advances from customers (680) (237)
---- ----
Net cash provided by operating activities 4,639 6,446
----- -----
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property and equipment (104) (82)
---- ---
Net cash used in investing activities (104) (82)
---- ---
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Inventory financing (4,844) (1,540)
------ ------
Net cash used in financing activities (4,844) (1,540)
------ ------
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash
equivalents (27) (67)
--- ---
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash
equivalents (336) 4,757
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period 11,839 5,505
------ -----
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period $11,503 $10,262
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SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Cash paid for interest $621 $680
==== ====
Litigation settlement costs paid in stock $- $1,412
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MAJESCO ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP to NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(in thousands, except share amounts)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
30-Apr 30-Apr
------ ------
2010 2009 2010 2009
---- ---- ---- ----
GAAP operating
(loss) income $(1,593) $(595) $945 $3,133
Settlement of
litigation and
related
charges, net
(1) - 264 - 404
Non-Cash
Compensation
(3) 389 394 933 806
Severance (4) - - 403 -
California
studio (5) - 421 - 960
Non-GAAP
operating
(loss) income $(1,204) $484 $2,281 $5,303
======= ==== ====== ======
GAAP net (loss)
income $(1,607) $(1,696) $2,200 $2,466
Settlement of
litigation and
related
charges, net
(1) - 264 - 404
Change in fair
value of
warrants (2) (27) 880 (229) 1,015
Non-Cash
Compensation
(3) 389 394 933 806
Severance (4) - - 403 -
California
studio (5) - 421 - 960
Net proceeds
from sale of
NJ state
operating loss
carryforwards
(6) - - (1,656) (1,115)
Non-GAAP net
(loss) income $(1,245) $263 $1,651 $4,536
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GAAP net (loss)
income per
diluted share $(0.04) $(0.06) $0.06 $0.09
Settlement of
litigation and
related
charges, net
(1) $- $0.01 $- $0.01
Change in fair
value of
warrants (2) $- $0.03 $(0.01) $0.04
Non-Cash
Compensation
(3) $0.01 $0.01 $0.03 $0.03
Severance (4) $- $- $0.01 $-
California
studio (5) $- $0.02 $- $0.03
Net proceeds
from sale of
NJ state
operating loss
carryforwards
(6) $- $- $(0.05) $(0.04)
Non-GAAP net
(loss) income
per diluted
share $(0.03) $0.01 $0.04 $0.16
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Shares used in
GAAP and Non-
GAAP per
diluted share
amounts 36,874,270 28,494,960 36,793,821 28,420,121
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(1) Represents charges to settle certain litigations pending in the
United States District Court, District of New Jersey: (i) a
securities class action brought on behalf of a purported class of
purchasers of the Company's securities; (ii) a private securities
action filed by Trinad Capital Master Fund, Ltd.; and (iii) a second
action filed by Trinad purportedly on behalf of the Company. All
three actions are now concluded.
(2) Represents the change in the fair value of warrants, classified
as a liability. The fair value of the warrants is calculated at each
balance sheet date with a corresponding charge or credit to earnings
for the amount of the change in fair value.
(3) Represents expenses recorded for stock compensation expense. The
Company does not consider stock-based compensation charges when
evaluating business performance and management does not consider
stock-based compensation expense in evaluating its short and long-
term operating plans.
(4) Represents one time severance costs related to a workforce
reduction. During January 2010, Company management initiated a plan
of restructuring to better align its workforce to its revised
operating plans. As part of the plan, the Company reduced its
personnel count by 16 employees, representing 17% of its workforce.
(5) Represents operating expenses related to our internal
development studio in California, which were not allocated to
capitalizable projects. After evaluation of the studio's
performance, and changes in the availability and cost of development
with our third party partners, we now believe that closing the
studio and taking advantage of these external opportunities
represents a better value for the Company.
(6) In December 2009 and November 2008, we received proceeds of
approximately $1.6 million and $1.1 million, respectively, from the
sale of the rights to approximately $21.2 million and $25.9 million
of New Jersey state income tax operating loss carryforwards, under
the Technology Business Tax Certificate Program administered by the
New Jersey Economic Development Authority. Net proceeds have been
recorded as an income tax benefit during each of the three months
ended January 31, 2010 and 2009.