COLUMBIA, Md., Jan. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MICROS Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq:MCRS), a leading supplier of information systems to the hospitality and retail industries, today announced the results for its fiscal 2012 second quarter ended December 31, 2011.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS


    --  Revenue for the quarter was $270.4 million, an increase of $23.3
        million, or 9.4%, versus the same period last year.
    --  Revenue for the six-month period was $527.0 million, an increase of
        $46.4 million, or 9.7% over the same period last year.
    --  GAAP net income for the quarter was $38.3 million, an increase of $6.0
        million, or 18.4%, over the same period last year.
    --  GAAP net income for the six-month period was $75.5 million, an increase
        of $11.6 million, or 18.1%, over the same period last year.
    --  GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $0.47 per
        share, an increase of $0.08, or 20.5%, over the same period last year.
    --  GAAP diluted EPS for the six-month period was $0.92, an increase of
        $0.14, or 17.9%, over the same period last year.
    --  Non-GAAP financial results, excluding the effect of charges for stock
        options, an impairment charge for auction rate securities and a charge
        for a lawsuit, are as follows:
        --  Non-GAAP net income for the quarter was $42.1 million, an increase
            of $5.2 million, or 14.0%, over the year ago period.
        --  Non-GAAP net income for the six-month period was $81.4 million, an
            increase of $11.1 million, or 15.8%, over the year ago period.
        --  Non-GAAP diluted EPS for the quarter was $0.51, an increase of
            $0.06, or 13.3%, over the year ago period.
        --  Non-GAAP diluted EPS for the six-month period was $0.99, an increase
            of $0.14, or 16.5%, over the year ago period.

MICROS's revenue, net income and EPS results were Company records for a second fiscal quarter and exceeded consensus expectations.

Tom Giannopoulos, MICROS's Chairman and CEO, stated, "We are extremely pleased with our record results for the quarter and first half of our fiscal year. We continue to execute well despite the uncertain business conditions around the world. "

MICROS's stock is traded through NASDAQ under the symbol MCRS. Some of the statements contained herein not based on historic facts are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties MICROS is subject to, among others, the following uncertainties and risks: product demand and market acceptance; impact of competitive products and pricing on margins; product development delays and technological difficulties; controlling expenses as MICROS continues to expand; the ability to obtain on acceptable terms the right to incorporate in MICROS's products and services technology patented by others; the risk that there are actual or perceived security vulnerabilities in MICROS's products; adverse results in legal disputes resulting in liabilities that exceed reserves; unanticipated tax liabilities; the effects of terrorist activity and armed conflict; the effects of major environmental disasters; weakening in general economic conditions that adversely affect demand for computer hardware or software; and currency fluctuations.

All information in this release is as of January 26, 2012. MICROS undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement to conform the statement to actual results or changes in MICROS's expectations.

For further information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with MICROS's business, please refer to the "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and "Business and Investment Risks" sections of MICROS's SEC filings, including, but not limited to, its annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, copies of which may be obtained by contacting MICROS's investor relations department at 443-285-8059 or at MICROS's website at http://www.micros.com.

Contact: Peter J. Rogers, Jr.

Executive Vice President, Investor Relations

443-285-8059





                                               MICROS SYSTEMS, INC.
                                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                               (Unaudited - in thousands, except per share amounts)


                                                             Three Months Ended              Six Months Ended
                                                                December 31,                   December 31,
                                                                ------------                   ------------
                                                              2011           2010          2011          2010
                                                              ----           ----          ----          ----
    Revenue:
           Hardware                                       $57,427        $47,841      $105,837       $92,107
           Software                                        34,552         33,079        67,824        60,968
           Service                                        178,424        166,197       353,300       327,456

    Total revenue                                         270,403        247,117       526,961       480,531
                                                          -------        -------       -------       -------

    Cost of sales:
           Hardware                                        36,637         31,353        66,800        61,308
           Software                                         4,294          4,921         9,153        10,747
           Service                                         77,103         73,446       154,186       144,624
           Stock option expense                                48             27            85            62

    Total cost of sales                                   118,082        109,747       230,224       216,741
                                                          -------        -------       -------       -------

    Gross margin                                          152,321        137,370       296,737       263,790

            Selling, general and
            administrative expenses                        76,549         68,351       149,301       130,542
            Research and development
            expenses                                       12,174         10,806        23,200        21,467
           Depreciation and amortization                    3,624          4,243         7,860         8,362
           Litigation reserve                                   0          3,000             0         3,000
           Stock option expense                             5,729          4,289         8,696         6,899

    Total operating expenses                               98,076         90,689       189,057       170,270
                                                           ------         ------       -------       -------

    Income from operations                                 54,245         46,681       107,680        93,520
    Non-operating income (expense):
           Interest income, net                             1,765          1,397         3,579         2,453
            Interest expense -litigation
            reserve                                             -           (360)            -          (360)
            Change in credit based
            impairment, net of realized
            gain on redemption                                 -            (73)            -            19
            Other non-operating
            (expense) income, net                            (350)           505           198          (395)

    Total non-operating income, net                         1,415          1,469         3,777         1,717
                                                            -----          -----         -----         -----

    Income before taxes                                    55,660         48,150       111,457        95,237
    Income tax provision                                   17,477         15,649        35,891        31,042
                                                           ------         ------        ------        ------
    Net income                                             38,183         32,501        75,566        64,195
    Less:  Net loss (income)
     attributable to noncontrolling
     interest                                                 102           (173)          (49)         (251)
                                                              ---           ----           ---          ----

    Net Income attributable to MICROS
     Systems, Inc. (GAAP)                                 $38,285        $32,328       $75,517       $63,944
                                                          =======        =======       =======       =======

    Net Income per diluted common share
     attributable to                                        $0.47          $0.39         $0.92         $0.78
    MICROS Systems, Inc.                                    =====          =====         =====         =====
    Weighted-average number of shares
     outstanding - diluted                                 81,971         82,717        82,190        82,390
                                                           ======         ======        ======        ======


          Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income and EPS attributable to MICROS Systems, Inc. to
                   Non-GAAP Net Income and EPS attributable to MICROS Systems, Inc.
                   ----------------------------------------------------------------
    Net Income attributable to MICROS
     Systems, Inc.                                        $38,285        $32,328       $75,517       $63,944
    Add back:
           Stock option expense
               Selling, general and
                administrative expenses                     5,424          4,164         8,082         6,648
               Research and development
                expenses                                      305            125           614           251
               Cost of sales                                   48             27            85            62

                                                            5,777          4,316         8,781         6,961
            Litigation reserve, including
            accrued interest expense                            -          3,360             -         3,360
            Credit based impairment
            charge, net of realized gain
            on redemption                                       -             73             -           (19)

           Total add back                                   5,777          7,749         8,781        10,302


    Subtract tax effect on:
           Stock option expense                             1,959          1,866         2,902         2,655
            Litigation reserve, including
            accrued interest expense                            -          1,280             -         1,280
    Non-GAAP Net Income attributable to
     MICROS Systems, Inc.                                 $42,103        $36,931       $81,396       $70,311
                                                          =======        =======       =======       =======

    Non-GAAP Net Income per Diluted
     Common Share attributable to MICROS
     Systems, Inc.                                          $0.51          $0.45         $0.99         $0.85
                                                            =====          =====         =====         =====



    We believe the inclusion of the above non-GAAP measure will be useful to investors
     because it will enhance the comparability of our current period results to prior
     periods' results without comparable charges.  We also believe inclusion of this
     measure will enhance comparability of our results to results of our competitors and
     to the analysts' forecasts because the analysts typically forecast excluding the
     effect of share-based payment charge and above one time charges, the non-GAAP
     measure.  In addition, our management uses this measure to evaluate our operating
     performance and compare our results to our competitors.  Management also uses this
     measure as a metric to measure performance under our executive compensation
     program.

    The Company notes that non-GAAP financial measures are not based on a comprehensive
     set of accounting rules or principles.  Instead, they are based on subjective
     determinations by management designed to supplement our GAAP financial measures.
     They are subject to a number of important limitations and should be considered only
     in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance
     with GAAP.  Among the limitations on the use of the non-GAAP measure are the
     following:

            The exclusion of non-GAAP items can have a significant impact on reported GAAP
        -   net income and diluted net income per share.

            Other companies may calculate non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per
            share differently than MICROS does, limiting the usefulness of those measures
        -   for comparative purposes.



                                MICROS SYSTEMS, INC.
                        CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                             (Unaudited - in thousands)

                                                   December 31,   June 30,
                                                           2011        2011
                                                           ----        ----
    ASSETS
    Current assets:
         Cash and cash equivalents and
          short-term investments                       $739,505    $780,265
         Accounts receivable, net                       179,008     181,833
         Inventory, net                                  37,293      38,119
         Deferred income taxes                           19,045      21,036
         Prepaid expenses and other current
          assets                                         46,553      30,454
                                                         ------      ------
               Total current assets                   1,021,404   1,051,707

    Long-term investments                                45,525      46,226
    Property, plant and equipment, net                   29,247      28,145
    Deferred income taxes, non-current                   24,007      20,798
    Goodwill                                            236,563     242,319
    Intangible assets, net                               16,311      19,293
    Purchased and internally developed
     software costs, net                                 18,505      18,710
    Other assets                                          5,868       5,820
                                                          -----       -----
    Total Assets                                     $1,397,430  $1,433,018
                                                     ==========  ==========

    LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
    Current liabilities:
         Accounts payable                               $50,060     $54,851
         Accrued expenses and other current
          liabilities                                   142,070     148,901
         Income taxes payable                             5,631       7,705
         Deferred revenue                               137,569     143,238
                                                        -------     -------
             Total current liabilities                  335,330     354,695

    Income taxes payable, non-current                    36,149      32,309
    Deferred income taxes, non-current                    7,120       8,261
    Other non-current liabilities                        14,594      14,502
                                                         ------      ------
             Total liabilities                          393,193     409,767

    Commitments and contingencies

    Equity:
      MICROS Systems, Inc. shareholders'
       equity:
         Common stock                                     1,998       2,020
         Capital in excess of par                        97,351     132,529
         Retained earnings                              909,356     833,839
         Accumulated other comprehensive
          income                                        (10,510)     48,323
                                                        -------      ------
              Total MICROS Systems, Inc.
               shareholders' equity                     998,195   1,016,711

      Noncontrolling interest                             6,042       6,540
                                                          -----       -----
    Total Equity                                      1,004,237   1,023,251
                                                      ---------   ---------

    Total Liabilities and Equity                     $1,397,430  $1,433,018
                                                     ==========  ==========

SOURCE MICROS Systems, Inc.