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Aladdin Knowledge Systems Reports Record Revenues, Net Income and Cash Flow, Raises
Fiscal 2007 Guidance
Record Third Quarter Revenues of $26.1 Million, Up 24% Year-Over-Year
Record Net Income of $4.3 Million, or $0.30 Per Diluted Share, Up 32% Year-Over-Year
Record Cash Flow from Operations Increases to $6.5 Million, Up 20% Year-Over-Year
Net Income of $3.9 Million, Up 16% Year-Over-Year; or $0.26 Per Diluted Share
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TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, October 23, 2007, - Aladdin
Knowledge Systems, Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALDN), an information security leader specializing in authentication,
software DRM and content security, today announced financial results for the third
quarter of fiscal year 2007, ended September 30, 2007. All results are prepared
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States.
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Revenues for the third quarter of 2007 were a record $26.1 million, an increase
of 24 percent from the $21.0 million reported for the same period in 2006. Software
DRM revenues for the third quarter of 2007 were $15.5 million, an increase of 11
percent from the $14.0 million reported in the same period in 2006. Enterprise Security
revenues for the third quarter were a record $10.6 million, a 50 percent increase
from the $7.1 million recorded in the same period in 2006. Revenues for the first
nine months of 2007 were $76.8 million, an increase of 19 percent from the $64.8
million recorded in the first nine months of 2006.
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Net income for the third quarter of 2007 was $4.3 million or $0.31 per basic share
and $0.30 per diluted share and compared to net income for the third quarter 2006
of $3.3 million or $0.23 per basic share and $0.22 per diluted share, an increase
of 32 percent year-over-year. Net income for the third quarter of 2007 included
approximately $120,000 for equity-based compensation expenses compared to $600,000
in the third quarter of 2006. For the first nine months of 2007, net income was
$12.1 million, or $0.84 per basic share and $0.82 per diluted share, compared with
net income of $10.4 million or $0.71 per basic share and $0.69 per diluted share
for the first nine months of 2006. Net income for the first nine months of 2007
included approximately $680,000 for equity-based compensation expenses compared
to $1.7 million in the first nine months of 2006.
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Yanki Margalit, Chairman and CEO of Aladdin Knowledge Systems, stated, "Strong year-over-year
double digit growth across our portfolio of Software DRM and Enterprise Security
solutions powered our fourth consecutive quarter of record revenue as well as our
highest quarterly net income and cash flow for operations performance ever. Improvements
in operating margins, and a dedicated focus on financial efficiency, allowed Aladdin
to expand profitability and cash flow growth at an even faster pace than our healthy
top line growth rate. Our year to date results reflect our position as the worldwide
leader in the software protection solution market and the exceptional growth of
our Enterprise Security solutions in developed as well as emerging markets.
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"During the third quarter we completed our second authorized stock repurchase program
bringing the value of stock repurchased since May 2007 to approximately $20 million
as we leverage the strength of our operating cash flow to benefit all our shareholders.
Based on our robust financial performance during the first nine months of 2007 we
are raising our revenue and earnings per share guidance ranges to reflect our higher
expectations for Aladdin's full year financial results," concluded Margalit.
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Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled $83.4 million at September
30, 2007, down $7.5 million from $90.9 million reported as of year end 2006. The
Company generated positive cash flow from operations of $15.0 million during the
first nine months of 2007, while using approximately $20 million in cash to purchase
shares under the recently completed share repurchase programs.
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Financial and Operating Highlights
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- Record quarterly revenues and net income of $26.1 million
and $4.3 million, respectively.
- Software DRM revenues for the third quarter increased
by 11 percent.
- Enterprise Security revenues for the third quarter increased
by 50 percent.
- Cash flow from operating activities in the third quarter
totaled a record $6.5 million.
- $10 million in stock repurchases completed during the
third quarter.
- Approximately 930,000 common shares repurchased since
May 2007 at a total cost of approximately $20 million.
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Quarterly Product Highlights
- Aladdin announced the general availability of HASP SRM
v2.50 – the industry's first software protection and licensing system that offers
customers both hardware- and software-based security from a single solution, including
improved license manageability with connectivity to ERP and CRM systems
- Aladdin contracted to provide its eToken solution to
secure Virgin Mobile's Internet-based phone activation system at more than 3,000
Virgin Mobile retail distributors across France, providing powerful authentication
for Virgin Mobile's country-wide sales operations
- Aladdin's eSafe SecureSurfing™ solution deployed
by new Internet Service Provider (ISP) customers in Europe as well as the Asia Pacific
region>
- eSafe 6, Aladdin's comprehensive platform for spyware
control, Web browsing security, application filtering, and anti-virus, launched
new capabilities that allow organizations to inspect Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encrypted
HTTP traffic (HTTPS) and block 100 percent of anonymous proxies that allow users
to circumvent an Internet gateway and infect networks with malicious content>
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For further information on product highlights, please refer to the press room on
the Company's Web site which can be found at
http://www.aladdin.com/news/2007/index.aspx.
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Future Business Outlook
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Based on current business conditions and expectations, Aladdin management has raised
its guidance for fiscal year 2007.
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Revenues for fiscal year 2007 are now expected to be between $102 million and $107
million, up from the previously stated range of $100 million to $106 million. The
Company reported $89 million in revenues in fiscal year 2006.
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Fiscal year 2007 diluted earnings per share are now expected to be in the range
of $1.06 to $1.15, up from the previously stated guidance range of $1.00 to $1.12.
The Company reported diluted earnings per share of $0.93 in fiscal year 2006.
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The Company currently anticipates equity-based compensation expenses to be approximately
$180,000 for the fourth quarter of 2007. The Company undertakes no obligation to
update its estimates.
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Earnings Teleconference
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The Company will hold a teleconference today, October 23, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern
Time / 3:00 p.m. Israel Time to discuss the quarterly results. To participate in
the call, dial +1 (888) 642 5032 in North America, or +972 (3) 918 0692 internationally,
approximately five minutes prior to the scheduled call start time. The call is being
simultaneously
Web cast and can be accessed on the Aladdin Web site at
www.Aladdin.com/investor.
Please visit the Web site at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled call time to
register for the Web cast and download any necessary audio software.
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A replay of the call can also be accessed via telephone from 12:00 p.m. Eastern
Time on October 23, 2007 through 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on October 29, 2007 by
calling + 1 (888) 254 7270 in North America, or +972 (3) 925 5948 internationally.
A Web cast replay of the call will also be made and can be accessed on the Aladdin
Web site at
www.Aladdin.com/investor.
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About Aladdin Knowledge Systems
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Aladdin Knowledge Systems' Software Rights Management products are the #1 choice
of software developers and publishers to protect intellectual property, increase
revenues, and reduce losses from software piracy. Aladdin eToken is the world's
#1 USB-based authentication solution. The Aladdin eSafe secure Web gateway provides
the most advanced protection against the latest Web-based threats and attacks. Aladdin
has offices in 12 countries, a worldwide network of channel partners, and has won
numerous awards for innovation. For more information, visit the Aladdin Web site
at
http://www.Aladdin.com
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Press Contact:
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Aladdin Investor Relations
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