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Organic Growth And Successful Acquisition Strategy Result In Strong 1Q12 Results For GP Strategies $GPX
GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE:GPX) is a global performance improvement solutions provider of sales and technical training, e-Learning solutions, management consulting and engineering services. $GPX has offices located worldwide (2,500 employees) and is poised to capitalize on the growing shift towards e-Learning within the training industry as companies from a variety of industries shift from traditional in-person training to more efficient, flexible and convenient e-Learning applications.
The Company is organized into five business segments;
On May 3, 2012, $GPX reported strong financial results for 1Q12 with the following highlights:
The Company highlighted its successful strategic acquisition strategy in the highly fragmented $59.7 billion training industry (with 16 acquisitions completed since 2006) as a key element to the growing, record profit, revenue and cash flow (EBITDA) during 1Q12 as evidenced by the strong results in RWD consulting business which accounted for about 19% of revenue.
In addition, $GPX is poised to benefit from a resurgent US/global auto manufacturing industry with General Motors (NYSE:GM) representing the Company's largest client (accounting for 7% of revenue during 1Q12) in addition to contracts with other US and global auto manufacturers for auto dealership sales training.
The Company entered the financial services sector with a major contract win in 2011, resulting in a new top 10 customer, and in early 2012, they won a large contract with another financial institution which is expected to become a top 20 customer. Most recently, the Company was awarded another contract from a financial services company for a pilot program in Europe.
The outlook for $GPX appears positive based on a 53% growth in contract backlog to a level of $212M at the end of 1Q12 compared to $139M in the year-ago period, with approximately 25% of the increase in year-over-year backlog due to organic growth. The Company continues to expand globally (as illustrated by recent contract awards in Europe) and also has exposure to the alternative fuel industry through its design/build of liquefied natural gas (LNG) fueling stations as an expected source of future growth and enhanced shareholder value.
GP Strategies To Attend Barrington Research Industrial & Business Services Conference #GPX
Global performance improvement solutions provider GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE: GPX) announced that Scott Greenberg, Chief Executive Officer, and Sharon Esposito-Mayer, Chief Financial Officer, are scheduled to attend the Barrington Research Industrial & Business Services Conference on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Chicago, IL. The conference schedule will comprise a series of one-on-one and small group meetings with participating investors. The presentation slides will be available on the Investors section of the company's website at investors.gpstrategies.com/events.aspx.
About GP Strategies
GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE: GPX) is a global performance improvement solutions provider of sales and technical training, eLearning solutions, management consulting and engineering services. GP Strategies' solutions improve the effectiveness of organizations by delivering innovative and superior training, consulting and business improvement services, customized to meet the specific needs of its clients. Clients include Fortune 500 companies, manufacturing, process and energy industries, and other commercial and government customers. Additional information may be found at gpstrategies.com.
For further information: Scott N. Greenberg, Chief Executive Officer, +1-410-379-3640; Sharon Esposito-Mayer, Chief Financial Officer, +1-410-379-3636; Ann M. Blank, Investor Relations, +1-410-379-3725
GP Strategies Reports Strong First Quarter 2012 EPS Of $0.23 - $GPX
Revenue Grew 46%; Operating Income Increased 70%; EBITDA up 67%
Global performance improvement solutions provider GP Strategies Corporation (GPX) today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2012.
Overview of First Quarter 2012 Results:
The Company's revenue increased 46% or $29.3 million during the first quarter of 2012 compared to the first quarter of 2011. The RWD consulting business, which was acquired from RWD Technologies in April 2011, contributed $17.7 million of revenue during the first quarter of 2012. All of the Company's operating segments achieved organic growth during the quarter, resulting in total organic revenue growth of 13% for the Company during the first quarter of 2012. The growth was driven by increased services for both new and existing customers across a variety of industries. Operating income increased 70% to $7.3 million for the first quarter of 2012 from $4.3 million for the first quarter of 2011. Net income was $4.4 million for the first quarter of 2012 compared to $2.6 million for the first quarter of 2011.
"I am pleased to report that our trend of extremely strong financial results continued into 2012," commented Scott N. Greenberg, Chief Executive Officer of GP Strategies. "We achieved double-digit organic revenue growth, led by solid performance across all of our operating segments. These positive results, combined with the successful execution of our acquisition strategy, continue to reinforce the Company's long-term growth prospects."
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Highlights
As of March 31, 2012, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $8.3 million compared to $4.2 million as of December 31, 2011. The Company had no short-term borrowings or long-term debt outstanding as of March 31, 2012. Cash provided by operating activities was $7.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 compared to $2.4 million for the same period in 2011.
Investor Call
The Company has scheduled an investor conference call for 10:00 a.m. ET on May 3, 2012. In addition to prepared remarks from management, there will be a question and answer session on the call. The dial-in numbers for the live conference call are 800-681-1608 or 303-223-2690, using conference ID number 21590137. A telephone replay of the call will also be available beginning at 12:00 p.m. on May 3rd, until 12:00 p.m. on May 17th. To listen to the replay, dial 800-633-8284 or 402-977-9140, using conference ID number 21590137.
Presentation of Non-GAAP Information
This press release contains non-GAAP financial measures, including EBITDA (earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization). The Company believes this non-GAAP financial measure is useful to investors in evaluating the Company's results. This measure should be considered in addition to, and not as a replacement for, or superior to, either net income, as an indicator of the Company's operating performance, or cash flow, as a measure of the Company's liquidity. In addition, because EBITDA may not be calculated identically by all companies, the presentation here may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. For a reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to the most comparable GAAP equivalent, see the Non-GAAP Reconciliation - EBITDA, along with related footnotes, below.
About GP Strategies
GP Strategies Corporation (GPX) is a global performance improvement solutions provider of sales and technical training, eLearning solutions, management consulting and engineering services. GP Strategies' solutions improve the effectiveness of organizations by delivering innovative and superior training, consulting and business improvement services, customized to meet the specific needs of its clients. Clients include Fortune 500 companies, manufacturing, process and energy industries, and other commercial and government customers. Additional information may be found at www.gpstrategies.com.
GP STRATEGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three months ended
March 31,
2012
2011
Revenue
$ 93,605
$ 64,293
Cost of revenue
77,993
53,501
Gross profit
15,612
10,792
Selling, general and administrative expenses
8,288
6,748
Gain (loss) on change in fair value of contingent
consideration, net
(40)
246
Operating income
7,284
4,290
Interest expense
40
33
Other income
90
181
Income before income tax expense
7,334
4,438
Income tax expense
2,950
1,848
Net income
$ 4,384
$ 2,590
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
18,830
18,724
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
19,188
18,892
Per common share data:
Basic earnings per share
$ 0.23
$ 0.14
Diluted earnings per share
$ 0.23
$ 0.14
Other data:
EBITDA (1)
$ 9,232
$ 5,537
(1) The term (earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization) is a
non-GAAP financial measure that the Company believes is useful to investors in
evaluating its results. For a reconciliation of this non-GAAP financial measure to the
most comparable GAAP equivalent, see the Non-GAAP Reconciliation - EBITDA,
along with related footnotes, below.
GP STRATEGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Quarters ended
March 31,
2012
2011
Revenue by segment:
Learning Solutions
$35,904
$ 29,995
Professional & Technical Services
24,450
17,261
Sandy Training & Marketing
13,322
11,136
RWD
13,831
--
Energy Services
6,098
5,901
Total revenue
$ 93,605
$ 64,293
Gross profit by segment:
Learning Solutions
$ 6,845
$ 4,852
Professional & Technical Services
3,569
2,640
Sandy Training & Marketing
1,542
1,588
RWD
1,575
--
Energy Services
2,081
1,712
Total gross profit
$ 15,612
$ 10,792
Operating income by segment:
Learning Solutions
$ 3,546
$ 1,668
Professional & Technical Services
1,561
923
Sandy Training & Marketing
303
300
RWD
245
--
Energy Services
1,669
1,153
Gain (loss) on change in fair value of contingent
consideration, net
(40)
246
Total operating income
$7,284
$ 4,290
Supplemental Cash Flow Information:
Net cash provided by operating activities
$6,963
$ 2,376
Capital expenditures
(925)
(758)
Free cash flow
$6,038
$ 1,618
GP STRATEGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Non-GAAP Reconciliation -EBITDA (2)
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three months ended
March 31,
2012
2011
Net income
$ 4,384
$ 2,590
Interest expense
40
33
Income tax expense
2,950
1,848
Depreciation and amortization
1,858
1,066
EBITDA
$ 9,232
$ 5,537
(2) Earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) is a
widely used non-GAAP financial measure of operating performance. It is presented
as supplemental information that the Company believes is useful to investors to
evaluate its results because it excludes certain items that are not directly related to
the Company's core operating performance. EBITDA is calculated by adding back to
net income interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization.
EBITDA should not be considered as substitutes either for net income, as an
indicator of the Company's operating performance, or for cash flow, as a measure of
the Company's liquidity. In addition, because EBITDA may not be calculated
identically by all companies, the presentation here may not be comparable to other
similarly titled measures of other companies.
GP STRATEGIES CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands)
March 31,
December 31,
2012
2011
(Unaudited)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 8,261
$ 4,151
Accounts and other receivables
61,985
67,134
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of
billings on uncompleted contracts
20,126
15,576
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
9,887
8,863
Total current assets
100,259
95,724
Property, plant and equipment, net
5,904
5,562
Goodwill and other intangibles, net
108,257
108,460
Other assets
1,932
1,830
Total assets
$ 216,352
$ 211,576
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
$ 41,024
$ 42,500
Billings in excess of costs and estimated
earnings on uncompleted contracts
17,606
17,266
Total current liabilities
58,630
59,766
Other noncurrent liabilities
7,987
8,416
Total liabilities
66,617
68,182
Total stockholders' equity
149,735
143,394
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$ 216,352
$ 211,576
© 2012 GP Strategies Corporation.