WEBM Webmediabrands (MM)

WebMediaBrands Inc. (Nasdaq: WEBM) today reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011.

Highlights for the fourth quarter of 2011 include:

• Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2011 were $3.4 million compared to revenues of $2.7 million for the same period in 2010, an increase of 26%, and included $584,000 from Inside Network, which we acquired in May 2011. Revenues from education and advertising, excluding the impact of the Inside Network acquisition, increased 43% and 17%, respectively, compared to the same period last year. Inside Network’s market research and data services business, which includes AppData, contributed $397,000 in revenues during the fourth quarter of 2011.
• Loss from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2011 was $9.1 million, and included a non-cash impairment charge of $8.3 million related to the write-down of goodwill, compared to a loss of $465,000 for the same period last year. Non-GAAP income from continuing operations, excluding interest, taxes, impairment, depreciation, amortization and stock-based compensation, or EBITDA, was $149,000 during the fourth quarter of 2011, compared to a loss of $832,000 for the same period last year. We track this metric and present it here because we believe it helps in the analysis of the performance of our core operations. Stock-based compensation expense was $619,000 during the fourth quarter of 2011 compared to $93,000 during the fourth quarter 2010.

Highlights for the year ended 2011 include:

• Revenues for the year ended 2011 were $12.4 million compared to revenues of $9.0 million for the same period in 2010, an increase of 38%, and included $1.5 million from Inside Network. Revenues from online job board postings, education, advertising and trade shows, excluding the impact of the Inside Network acquisition, increased 18%, 18%, 32% and 33%, respectively, compared to 2010.

• Loss from continuing operations was $11.9 million for the year ended 2011, and included a non-cash impairment charge of $8.3 million related to the write-down of goodwill, compared to a loss of $5.0 million during 2010. Non-GAAP loss from continuing operations, excluding interest, taxes, impairment, depreciation, amortization and stock-based compensation, or EBITDA, was $1.6 million for the year ended 2011, compared to a loss of $4.1 million for the same period last year. Stock-based compensation expense was $991,000 during the year ended 2011 compared to $211,000 during the same period in 2010.

“Our fourth quarter demonstrated continued progress towards being cash flow positive with significant year-over-year and sequential quarterly revenue growth and our first quarter, since the acquisition of Mediabistro, with positive EBITDA on a consolidated basis,” stated Alan M. Meckler, Chairman and CEO of WebMediaBrands, Inc. “The acquisition of Inside Network has expanded our product offerings, and revenues from Inside Network’s research and advertising businesses have continued to grow. We anticipate significant growth from all of our divisions in 2012 led by our in-depth strength in covering Facebook, social media, apps and the Semantic Web,” added Meckler.

WebMediaBrands Inc. Fourth Quarter 2011 Financial Results Conference Call Alert

WebMediaBrands Inc. invites you to participate in its conference call reviewing 2011 fourth quarter results on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 5:00 pm EST.

The conference call number is 888-450-5996 for domestic participants and 719-955-1371 for international participants; confirmation code “179040.” Please call five minutes in advance to ensure that you are connected prior to the presentation. The conference call replay will be available until Monday, March 5, 2012. Replay call numbers are 800-776-0700 for domestic participants and 719-457-2924 for international participants; confirmation code “179040.”

        WebMediaBrands Inc. Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations For the Three Months and Year Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 (in thousands, except per share amounts)   Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31, December 31, 2011     2010 2011     2010 Revenues $ 3,375   $ 2,687 $ 12,429 $ 8,987   Cost of revenues 1,897 1,782 7,154 5,787 Advertising, promotion and selling 551 405 2,088 1,828 General and administrative 1,395 1,288 5,475 5,578 Depreciation 77 88 319 438 Amortization 142 57 513 191 Impairment 8,289 — 8,289 319 Contingent acquisition consideration   —   —   329   — Total operating expenses   12,351   3,620   24,167   14,141   Operating loss from continuing operations (8,976 ) (933 ) (11,738 ) (5,154 ) Other loss, net (2 ) (137 ) (9 ) (73 ) Interest income 45 17 86 244 Interest expense   (122 )   (181 )   (657 )   (808 ) Loss from continuing operations before income taxes (9,055 ) (1,234 ) (12,318 ) (5,791 ) Provision (benefit) for income taxes   14   (769 )   (403 )   (749 ) Loss from continuing operations (9,069 ) (465 ) (11,915 ) (5,042 ) Income from discontinued operations, net of tax — — — 6 Gain on sale of discontinued operations   —   2,044   —   2,016 Net income (loss) $ (9,069 ) $ 1,579 $ (11,915 ) $ (3,020 )   Income (loss) per share: Basic Loss from continuing operations $ (0.22 ) $ (0.01 ) $ (0.29 ) $ (0.13 ) Income from discontinued operations   —   0.05   —   0.05 Net income (loss) $ (0.22 ) $ 0.04 $ (0.29 ) $ (0.08 )   Diluted Loss from continuing operations $ (0.22 ) $ (0.01 ) $ (0.29 ) $ (0.13 ) Income from discontinued operations   —   0.05   —   0.05 Net income (loss) $ (0.22 ) $ 0.04 $ (0.29 ) $ (0.08 )   Weighted average shares used in computing income (loss) per share: Basic   41,835   37,735   40,730   37,518 Diluted   41,835   39,787   40,730   37,518             WebMediaBrands Inc. Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets December 31, 2011 and 2010 (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)   December 31, December 31, 2011 2010 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,438 $ 12,970 Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $11 and $10, respectively 489 581 Prepaid expenses and other current assets   575   912 Total current assets 4,502 14,463   Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,350 and $1,556, respectively 477 728 Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $722 and $209, respectively 2,626 1,535 Goodwill 15,116 10,261 Investments and other assets   1,146   1,005 Total assets $ 23,867 $ 27,992   LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 367 $ 1,210 Accrued payroll and related expenses 391 424 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 662 1,447 Deferred revenues   1,288   817 Total current liabilities 2,708 3,898   Loan from related party 7,647 5,947 Deferred revenues 22 19 Deferred income taxes 444 410 Other long-term liabilities   60   57 Total liabilities   10,881   10,331   Commitments and contingencies:   Stockholders’ equity: Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 4,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued — — Common stock, $.01 par value, 75,000,000 shares authorized, 42,545,702 and 37,986,851 shares issued and 41,710,702 and 37,921,851 shares outstanding at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively 425 380 Additional paid-in capital 288,672 281,087 Accumulated deficit (275,615 ) (263,700 ) Treasury stock, 835,000 shares and 65,000 shares, at cost at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively   (496 )   (106 ) Total stockholders’ equity   12,986   17,661 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 23,867 $ 27,992       WebMediaBrands Inc. Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows For the Years Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 (in thousands)   Year Ended December 31, 2011     2010 Cash flows from operating activities: Net loss $ (11,915 ) $ (3,020 ) Less: Income from discontinued operations, net of tax —

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) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: Impairment 8,289 319 Depreciation and amortization 832 629 Stock-based compensation 991 211 Provision for losses on accounts receivable 15 — Other, net (2 ) 154 Amortization of debt issuance costs 28 61 Deferred income taxes (410 ) (769) Changes in current assets and liabilities (net of businesses acquired): Accounts receivable, net 135 (80 ) Prepaid expenses and other assets 660 1,961 Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities (701 ) (1,079 ) Deferred revenues 236 (211 ) Discontinued operations   —   21 Net cash used in operating activities   (1,842 )   (3,825 ) Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of property and equipment (57 ) (78 ) Acquisitions of businesses, assets and other (9,062 ) (1,437 ) Proceeds from sale of discontinued operations, net — 1,700 Proceeds from sale of assets   —   1,546 Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   (9,119 )   1,731 Cash flows from financing activities: Borrowings from related party 1,750 — Purchase of treasury stock (391 ) — Debt issuance costs (26 ) (9 ) Repayment of borrowings from related party (50 ) (250 ) Proceeds from exercise of stock options   146   306 Net cash provided by financing activities   1,429   47 Effect of exchange rates on cash   —   5 Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (9,532 ) (2,042 ) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year   12,970   15,012 Cash and cash equivalents, end of year $ 3,438 $ 12,970 Supplemental disclosures of cash flow: Cash refund of income taxes, net $ 393 $ 2,080 Cash paid for interest $ 629 $ 785  

About WebMediaBrands Inc.

WebMediaBrands Inc. is an Internet media company that provides content, education and career services to social media, traditional media and creative professionals through a portfolio of vertical online properties, communities and trade shows. The Company’s online business includes: (i) mediabistro.com, a leading blog network providing content, education, community and career resources (including the industry’s leading online job board) about major media industry verticals including new media, social media, Facebook, TV news, advertising, public relations, publishing, design and mobile; (ii) InsideNetwork.com, a leading network of online properties providing original market research, data services, news, and job listings on the Facebook platform, on social gaming, and on mobile applications ecosystems; and (iii) SemanticWeb.com, a leading blog providing content, education, community resources and career resources on the commercialization and application of Semantic Technologies, Linked Data and Big Data. The Company’s online business also includes community, membership and e-commerce offerings including a freelance listing service, a marketplace for designing and purchasing logos (stocklogos.com) and premium membership services. The Company’s trade show and educational offerings include conferences, online and in-person courses, and video subscription libraries on topics covered by the Company’s online business.

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