National Research Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2016 Results
/EINPresswire.com/ -- LINCOLN, NE--(Marketwired - August 02, 2016) - National Research Corporation (NASDAQ: NRCIA) (NASDAQ: NRCIB) today announced results for the second quarter of 2016.
- Net New Sales $5.8 million
- Total Contract Value $114.0 million
- Revenue up 7% to $26.1 million
- Net Income of $4.6 million, up 12%
Remarking on Company performance, Michael D. Hays, chief executive officer of National Research Corporation, said, "Our Voice of the Customer platform is bringing to life for our partner organizations a variety of enterprise-wide use cases which enhance customer loyalty. These innovative solutions are distancing National Research from other more traditional offerings and we will continue to accelerate investments."
Revenue for the quarter ended June 30, 2016, was $26.1 million, compared to $24.5 million for the same quarter in 2015. Net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2016, was $4.6 million, compared to $4.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2015. Diluted earnings per share increased to $0.11 for Class A shares and $0.64 for Class B shares for the quarter ended June 30 2016, from $0.10 for Class A shares and $0.57 for Class B shares for the quarter ended June 30, 2015. Combined diluted earnings per share (a non-GAAP measure) increased to $0.18 for the quarter ended June 30, 2016, from $0.16 for the second quarter 2015.
Regarding second quarter performance, Kevin Karas, chief financial officer of National Research Corporation, said, "We are encouraged by the continued trends both in the second quarter and on a year-to-date basis of increased revenue growth rates along with leveraging of revenue growth to expand our operating income margin."
A listen-only simulcast of National Research Corporation's 2016 second quarter conference call will be available online at http://edge.media-server.com/m/p/ztkgrv4d on August 3, 2016, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. The online replay will follow approximately one hour later and continue for 30 days.
For more than 35 years, National Research Corporation has been at the forefront of patient-centered care, helping healthcare providers measure and improve quality and services through analytics that offer a rich understanding of customers' experiences, preferences, risks and behaviors across the healthcare continuum.
The information discussed within this release includes financial results and projections that are in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). In addition, certain non-GAAP financial measures have been provided that calculate combined earnings per share based on combined Class A and Class B shares and share equivalents outstanding, respectively. The non-GAAP measures should be read in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures and should be considered in addition to, and not as an alternative or substitute for, the measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Please note that the Company's non-GAAP measures may be different than those used by other companies. The additional non-GAAP financial information the Company presents should be considered in conjunction with, and not as a substitute for, the Company's financial information presented in accordance with GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures are provided in an effort to provide information that investors may deem relevant to evaluate results from the company's core business operations and to compare the company's performance with prior periods. The company uses both GAAP and these non-GAAP financial measures for evaluating comparable financial performance against prior periods.
This press release includes "forward-looking" statements related to the Company that can generally be identified as describing the Company's future plans, objectives or goals. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those currently anticipated. These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. For further information about the factors that could affect the Company's future results, please see the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
NATIONAL RESEARCH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(In thousands, except per share data)
Three months ended Six months ended
June 30, June 30,
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2016 2015 2016 2015
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Revenue $ 26,114 $ 24,464 $ 53,984 $50,734
Operating expenses:
Direct expenses 10,734 10,440 22,273 22,239
Selling, general and administrative 7,270 6,636 14,627 14,263
Depreciation and amortization 1,092 1,024 2,060 2,039
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Total operating expenses 19,096 18,100 38,960 38,541
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Operating income 7,018 6,364 15,024 12,193
Other income (expense):
Interest income 11 16 22 32
Interest expense (36) (57) (121) (120)
Other, net 43 2 118 2
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Total other income (expense) 18 (39) 19 (86)
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Income before income taxes 7,036 6,325 15,043 12,107
Provision for income taxes 2,478 2,261 4,978 4,563
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Net income $ 4,558 $ 4,064 $ 10,065 $ 7,544
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Earnings Per Share of Common Stock:
Basic Earnings Per Share:
Class A $ 0.11 $ 0.10 $ 0.24 $ 0.18
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Class B $ 0.65 $ 0.58 $ 1.44 $ 1.08
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Diluted Earnings Per Share:
Class A $ 0.11 $ 0.10 $ 0.24 $ 0.18
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Class B $ 0.64 $ 0.57 $ 1.41 $ 1.07
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Weighted average shares and share
equivalents outstanding
Class A - basic 20,711 20,790 20,711 20,791
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Class B - basic 3,508 3,478 3,498 3,478
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Class A - diluted 20,992 21,029 21,002 21,031
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Class B - diluted 3,565 3,522 3,557 3,523
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NATIONAL RESEARCH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts and par value)
June 30, Dec. 31,
2016 2015
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ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 27,192 $ 42,145
Accounts receivable, net 11,075 9,808
Income taxes receivable 728 157
Other current assets 3,746 2,951
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Total Current Assets 42,741 55,061
Property and equipment, net 11,843 11,125
Goodwill 57,946 57,792
Other, net 3,969 4,071
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Total Assets $ 116,499 $ 128,049
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 3,535 $ 3,394
Deferred revenue 16,100 14,843
Accrued compensation 3,823 4,391
Dividends payable 3,371 18,440
Income taxes payable - 701
Notes payable 2,441 2,402
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Total Current Liabilities 29,270 44,171
Non-Current Liabilities 7,571 9,656
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Total Liabilities 36,841 53,827
Shareholders' Equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, authorized
2,000,000 shares, none issued -- --
Class A Common stock, $0.001 par value; authorized
60,000,000 shares, issued 25,646,624 in 2016 and
25,592,812 in 2015, outstanding 20,894,893 in 2016
and 20,848,168 in 2015 26 26
Class B Common stock, $0.001 par value; authorized
80,000,000 shares, issued 4,307,186 in 2016 and
4,271,413 in 2015, outstanding 3,540,521 in 2016 and
3,510,150 in 2015 4 4
Additional paid-in capital 45,645 44,103
Retained earnings 68,638 65,313
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (2,117) (2,995)
Treasury stock (32,538) (32,229)
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Total Shareholders' Equity 79,658 74,222
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Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 116,499 $ 128,049
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NATIONAL RESEARCH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
Unaudited Non-GAAP Combined Earnings Per Share Schedule
(In thousands, except per share data)
Three months ended Six months ended
June 30, June 30,
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2016 2015 2016 2015
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Combined Earnings Per Share
Basic Earnings Per Share $ 0.19 $ 0.17 $ 0.41 $ 0.31
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Diluted Earnings Per Share $ 0.18 $ 0.16 $ 0.41 $ 0.31
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Combined weighted average shares and
share equivalents outstanding
Combined - Basic 24,220 24,268 24,209 24,269
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Combined - Diluted 24,557 24,551 24,559 24,554
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Contact:
Kevin R. Karas
Chief Financial Officer
402-475-2525
