Revenue of
ADJUSTED EBITDA of
ADJUSTED EPS of
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Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, excluding share-based compensation expense ("Adjusted EBITDA"), were
"Given the difficult economic and financial environment for our advertising customers, particularly in the banking sector, we're proud of our performance. Our consumer traffic continues to be strong and we believe that through our redesign and the diversification of our business that we are well-positioned for the future," said
2009 Guidance
"Consistent with our previous earnings call, we will not be issuing guidance for 2009 as the environment continues to provide limited visibility," Mr. Evans stated. "Bankrate has no debt and generates significant cash every month. We remain confident in our business over the long term and believe we are well positioned to take maximum advantage as the online advertising market improves. However, it is just difficult to predict how the economic environment plays out over the short term and how it will impact our business," Mr. Evans added.
First Quarter 2009 Highlights
-- Total revenue for the quarter was $38.3 million, a decrease of 10%, or $4.2 million from the $42.5 million reported in the same period last year.
-- Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter was $13.1 million, a decrease of $3.0 million, or 18% from the $16.1 million reported in the first quarter of 2008.
-- Online revenue for the first quarter was $36.5 million, a decrease of 9%, or $3.5 million from the $40.0 million reported in the same period last year.
-- Graphic advertising and lead generation revenue was $25.4 million, a decrease of 4%, or $1.0 million from the $26.4 million reported in the first quarter of 2008.
-- Hyperlink revenue for the quarter was $11.0 million, a decrease of 19%, or $2.6 million from the $13.6 million reported in the same period last year.
-- Print publishing and licensing revenue for the first quarter was $1.9 million, a decrease of $0.6 million or 23%, compared to the $2.5 million reported in the first quarter of 2008.
-- Page views for the first quarter were 199.5 million, a sequential increase of 21% over Q4 4008 and a decrease of 14.9 million, or 7%, compared to the 214.4 million reported in the first quarter of 2008. (The first quarter of 2008 was unusually high due to the previously disclosed January 2008 traffic spike.)
On
Consumers
-- Easier to navigate -- Cleaner and less cluttered -- New editorial features -- More robust rate table experience
Advertisers
-- All ad formats to be IAB (Internet Advertising Bureau) compliant -- Better integration opportunities -- Greater flexibility to accommodate advertiser's best performing units -- More robust targeting and reporting
The Company
-- Architecture that will optimize traffic opportunities -- Foundation for future personalization and registration -- Ability to integrate other services across Bankrate's network
"The new site is off to a great start. Consumer feedback has been positive and we're confident that both our consumers and our advertisers will enjoy a better experience with the new and improved Bankrate.com Web site," Mr. Evans commented.
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About Bankrate, Inc.
The Bankrate network of companies includes Bankrate.com, Interest.com, Mortgage-calc.com, Nationwide Card Services, Savingforcollege.com, Fee Disclosure, InsureMe, CreditCardGuide.com and Bankaholic.com. Each of these businesses helps consumers make informed decisions about their personal finance matters. The company's flagship brand, Bankrate.com is a destination site of personal finance channels, including banking, investing, taxes, debt management and college finance. Bankrate.com is the leading aggregator of rates and other information on more than 300 financial products, including mortgages, credit cards, new and used auto loans, money market accounts and CDs, checking and ATM fees, home equity loans and online banking fees. Bankrate.com reviews more than 4,800 financial institutions in 575 markets in 50 states. In 2008, Bankrate.com had nearly 72 million unique visitors. Bankrate.com provides financial applications and information to a network of more than 75 partners, including Yahoo! (Nasdaq: YHOO),
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Bankrate, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (In thousands, except share and per share data) March 31, December 31, 2009 2008 ---- ---- Assets Cash and cash equivalents $47,038 $46,055 Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of approximately $1,026 and $1,566 at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively 21,023 22,567 Deferred income taxes, current portion 816 816 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,215 1,608 ----- ----- Total current assets 70,092 71,046 Furniture, fixtures and equipment, net 7,026 2,521 Deferred income taxes 7,413 7,413 Intangible assets, net 80,694 83,347 Goodwill 101,886 101,856 Other assets 667 4,567 --- ----- Total assets $267,778 $270,750 ======== ======== Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Liabilities: Accounts payable $3,470 $3,723 Accrued expenses 8,638 5,665 Acquisition earn-out liability - 11,750 Deferred revenue 1,086 1,018 Other current liabilities 15 16 -- -- Total current liabilities 13,209 22,172 Other liabilities 142 148 --- --- Total liabilities 13,351 22,320 ------ ------ Stockholders' equity: Preferred stock, 10,000,000 shares authorized and undesignated - - Common stock, par value $.01 per share-- 100,000,000 shares authorized; 18,776,986 and 18,816,986 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively 188 188 Additional-paid in capital 220,833 219,294 Retained earnings 33,406 28,948 ------ ------ Total stockholders' equity 254,427 248,430 ------- ------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $267,778 $270,750 ======== ======== Bankrate, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) (In thousands, except share and per share data) Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 2008 ---- ---- Revenue $38,337 $42,463 Cost of revenue (1) 14,995 16,406 ------ ------ Gross margin 23,342 26,057 ------ ------ Operating expenses (1): Sales 2,434 2,078 Marketing 2,477 2,828 Product development 1,817 1,702 General and administrative 5,513 6,790 Depreciation and amortization 2,983 1,797 ----- ----- 15,224 15,195 ------ ------ Income from operations 8,118 10,862 Interest income 10 846 -- --- Income before income taxes 8,128 11,708 Income tax expense 3,413 4,874 ----- ----- Net income $4,715 $6,834 ====== ====== Basic and diluted net income per share: Basic $0.25 $0.36 ===== ===== Diluted $0.25 $0.35 ===== ===== Shares used in computing basic net income per share 18,808,819 18,880,521 Shares used in computing diluted net income per share 19,203,903 19,607,246 (1) Includes share-based compensation expense as follows: Cost of revenue $372 $603 Other expenses: Sales 579 495 Marketing 178 196 Product development 233 267 General and administrative 649 1,855 --- ----- $2,011 $3,416 ====== ====== Bankrate, Inc. Non-GAAP Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) (In thousands, except share and per share data) Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 2008 ---- ---- Revenue $38,337 $42,463 Cost of revenue 14,623 15,803 ------ ------ Gross margin 23,714 26,660 ------ ------ Operating expenses: Sales 1,855 1,583 Marketing 2,299 2,632 Product development 1,584 1,435 General and administrative 4,864 4,935 Share-based compensation expense(1) 2,011 3,416 Depreciation and amortization 2,983 1,797 ----- ----- 15,596 15,798 ------ ------ Income from operations 8,118 10,862 Interest income 10 846 -- --- Income before income taxes 8,128 11,708 Income tax expense 3,413 4,874 ----- ----- Net income $4,715 $6,834 ====== ====== Basic and diluted net income per share: Basic $0.25 $0.36 ===== ===== Diluted $0.25 $0.35 ===== ===== Adjusted EPS $0.31 $0.46 ===== ===== Shares used in computing basic net income per share, GAAP basis 18,808,819 18,880,521 Shares used in computing diluted net income per share, GAAP basis 19,203,903 19,607,246 Shares used in computing diluted net income per share, Non-GAAP basis 19,566,808 19,859,396 (1) See reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. Bankrate, Inc. Non-GAAP Measures Reconciliation (In thousands, except share and per share amounts) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 2008 ---- ---- EBITDA- Income from operations, GAAP basis $8,118 $10,862 Depreciation and amortization 2,983 1,797 ----- ----- EBITDA $11,101 $12,659 ======= ======= Adjusted EBITDA- Income from operations, GAAP basis $8,118 $10,862 Share-based compensation expense 2,011 3,416 Depreciation and amortization 2,983 1,797 ----- ----- Adjusted EBITDA $13,112 $16,075 ======= ======= Adjusted EPS- Net income, GAAP basis $4,715 $6,834 Share-based compensation expense, net of tax 1,368 2,240 ----- ----- Net income excluding share-based compensation expense $6,083 $9,074 ====== ====== Adjusted EPS $0.31 $0.46 ===== ===== Operating EPS- Net income, GAAP basis $4,715 $6,834 Share-based compensation expense, net of tax 1,368 2,240 Intangibles amortization, net of tax 1,592 872 Interest income, net of tax (6) (508) -- ---- Net income excluding share-based compensation expense, intangibles amortization and interest income $7,669 $9,438 ====== ====== Operating EPS $0.39 $0.48 ===== ===== Shares used in computing basic net income per share, GAAP basis 18,808,819 18,880,521 ========== ========== Shares used in computing diluted net income per share, GAAP basis 19,203,903 19,607,246 Impact of applying SFAS No. 123R 362,905 252,150 ------- ------- Shares used in computing diluted net income per share, excluding the impact of applying SFAS No. 123R 19,566,808 19,859,396 ========== ========== Bankrate, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) (In thousands, except share and per share data) Three Months Ended Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 March 31, 2008 Adjust- Adjust- GAAP ments(1) Non-GAAP GAAP ments(1) Non-GAAP ---- ------ -------- ---- ------ -------- Revenue $38,337 $- $38,337 $42,463 $- $42,463 Cost of revenue: 14,995 (372) 14,623 16,406 (603) 15,803 ------ ---- ------ ------ ---- ------ Gross margin 23,342 372 23,714 26,057 603 26,660 ------ --- ------ ------ --- ------ Operating expenses: Sales 2,434 (579) 1,855 2,078 (495) 1,583 Marketing 2,477 (178) 2,299 2,828 (196) 2,632 Product Development 1,817 (233) 1,584 1,702 (267) 1,435 General and admini- strative 5,513 (649) 4,864 6,790 (1,855) 4,935 Share-based compensation expense - 2,011 2,011 - 3,416 3,416 Depreciation and amortization 2,983 - 2,983 1,797 - 1,797 ----- --- ----- ----- --- ----- 15,224 372 15,596 15,195 603 15,798 ------ --- ------ ------ --- ------ Income from operations 8,118 - 8,118 10,862 - 10,862 Interest income, net 10 - 10 846 - 846 -- --- -- --- --- --- Income before income taxes 8,128 - 8,128 11,708 - 11,708 Provision for income taxes 3,413 - 3,413 4,874 - 4,874 ----- --- ----- ----- --- ----- Net income $4,715 $- $4,715 $6,834 $- $6,834 ====== == ====== ====== == ====== Basic and diluted net income per share: Basic $0.25 $- $0.25 $0.36 $- $0.36 ===== == ===== ===== == ===== Diluted $0.25 $- $0.25 $0.35 $- $0.35 ===== == ===== ===== == ===== Shares used in computing basic net income per share 18,808,819 - 18,808,819 18,880,521 - 18,880,521 Shares used in computing diluted net income per share 19,203,903 362,905 19,566,808 19,607,246 252,150 19,859,396 (1) Adjustments for the impact of applying SFAS No. 123R
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