Transformative Actions Taken in Fiscal
2024
Subscription Fee Growth of 8% and 10% in Q4
and Fiscal 2024
American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMSWA) today reported
preliminary financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal
year 2024. During the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, we
divested our non-core information technology staffing firm, The
Proven Method and its results are included in discontinuing
operations.
“Fiscal 2024 was a pivotal year for our company, as we divested
several non-core assets, introduced next-generation AI-first supply
chain planning solutions, and reached a definitive agreement to
eliminate our dual class structure,” said Allan Dow, CEO and
President of American Software. “As we enter fiscal 2025, our
pipeline has expanded meaningfully, thanks in part to increasing
client interest in cloud conversions to realize the benefits of our
new AI capabilities. Although we expect the rising demand for our
solutions to accelerate subscription fee growth, our fiscal 2025
guidance assumes that ongoing macroeconomic headwinds will continue
to weigh on customer spending decisions in the near-term.”
Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Outlook from Continuing
Operations:
- Total revenues of $104.0 million to $108.0 million, including
total recurring revenues of $87.0 million to $89.0 million.
- Adjusted EBITDA of $15.0 million to $16.4 million.
Key Fourth Quarter Financial Highlights from Continuing Operations:
- Subscription fees were $14.1 million for the quarter ended
April 30, 2024, an 8% increase compared to $13.0 million for the
same period last year.
- Total revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2024 decreased
5% to $25.4 million, compared to $26.8 million for the same period
of the prior year, principally due to a decline in license fee,
services and maintenance fee revenue.
- Recurring revenue streams for Maintenance and Subscriptions
were $21.5 million or 85% of total revenues in the quarter ended
April 30, 2024 compared to $21.2 million or 79% of total revenues
in the same period of the prior year.
- Maintenance revenues for the quarter ended April 30, 2024
decreased 9% to $7.4 million compared to $8.2 million for the same
period last year partially due to the divestiture of the
Transportation group in November, 2023 and client conversions to
the cloud.
- Professional services and other revenues for the quarter ended
April 30, 2024 decreased 23% to $3.7 million for the quarter ended
April 30, 2024 compared to $4.8 million for the same period last
year. The decline was primarily driven by lower than expected
seasonal project work and outsourcing of some services to systems
integrators and other service providers.
- Software license revenues were $0.2 million for the quarter
ended April 30, 2024 compared to $0.7 million in the same period
last year, continuing the focus on cloud services sales.
- Operating earnings for the quarter ended April 30, 2024 were
$0.7 million compared to $2.2 million for the same period last
year.
- GAAP net earnings from continuing operations for the quarter
ended April 30, 2024 were $2.3 million or $0.07 per fully diluted
share compared to $2.9 million or $0.09 per fully diluted share for
the same period last year.
- Adjusted net earnings from continuing operations for the
quarter ended April 30, 2024, which excludes non-cash stock-based
compensation expense and amortization of acquisition-related
intangibles, were $4.0 million or $0.12 per fully diluted share
compared to $4.2 million or $0.12 per fully diluted share for the
same period last year.
- EBITDA from continuing operations was $1.5 million for the
quarter ended April 30, 2024 compared to $3.0 million for the same
period last year.
- Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations was $3.1 million for
the quarter ended April 30, 2024 compared to $4.3 million for the
same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA represents GAAP net earnings
adjusted for amortization of intangibles, depreciation, interest
income & other, net, income tax expense and non-cash
stock-based compensation expense.
Key Fiscal 2024 Financial Highlights from Continuing Operations:
- Subscription fees were $55.3 million for the twelve months
ended April 30, 2024, a 10% increase compared to $50.4 million for
the same period last year, while Software license revenues were
$1.0 million compared to $2.8 million for the same period last
year.
- Total revenues for the twelve months ended April 30, 2024
decreased 5% to $102.5 million compared to $108.3 million for the
same period last year.
- Recurring revenue streams for Maintenance and Cloud Services
were $86.7 million and $85.0 million or 85% and 78% of total
revenues for the twelve-month periods ended April 30, 2024 and
2023, respectively.
- Maintenance revenues for the twelve months ended April 30, 2024
were $31.4 million, a 9% decrease compared to $34.6 million for the
same period last year.
- Professional services and other revenues for the twelve months
ended April 30, 2024 decreased 28% to $14.8 million compared to
$20.5 million for the same period last year. The decline was
primarily driven by lower project work and outsourcing of some
services to systems integrators and other service providers.
- For the twelve months ended April 30, 2024, the Company
reported continuing operating earnings of approximately $4.1
million compared to $9.9 million for the same period last
year.
- GAAP net earnings from continuing operations were approximately
$9.7 million or $0.29 per fully diluted share for the twelve months
ended April 30, 2024 compared to $10.0 million or $0.29 per fully
diluted share for the same period last year.
- Adjusted net earnings from continuing operations for the twelve
months ended April 30, 2024, which exclude stock-based compensation
expense and amortization of acquisition-related intangibles,
increased 15% to $17.0 million or $0.51 per fully diluted share,
compared to $14.8 million or $0.44 per fully diluted share for the
same period last year.
- EBITDA from continuing operations decreased by 34% to $8.5
million for the twelve months ended April 30, 2024 compared to
$13.0 million for the same period last year.
- Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations decreased 18% to
$14.9 million for the twelve months ended April 30, 2024 compared
to $18.2 million for the twelve months ended April 30, 2023.
Adjusted EBITDA represents GAAP net earnings adjusted for
amortization of intangibles, depreciation, interest income &
other, net, income tax expense and non-cash stock-based
compensation.
The overall financial condition of the Company remains strong,
with cash and investments of approximately $83.8 million. During
the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024, the Company paid
shareholder dividends of approximately $3.7 million.
Key Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 highlights:
Clients & Channels
- Notable new and existing customers placing orders with the
Company in the fourth quarter include: Bob’s Discount Furniture,
Inc., CertainTeed LLC., Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc., Johnson
Controls Inc., Landau Uniforms, Manna Pro Products and Yokohama TWS
S.P.a.
- During the quarter, SaaS subscription and software license
agreements were signed with customers located in the following
countries: Australia, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, and the United
States.
Company & Technology
- During the quarter, Logility earned the title of Leader in the
2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning Solutions.
This recognition was based on the Company’s vision and execution
capabilities highlighting the AI-driven approach to boosting
agility and precision in supply chain management.
- In February, Logility announced the delivery of generative AI
capabilities, extending its AI-first approach for supply chain
management. Leveraging the AI-native platform, Logility’s GenAI
aids in mastering the complexity of supply chain data, helping
enterprises to make faster decisions that deliver competitive
advantage.
- Logility also introduced enhanced capabilities to its Digital
Supply Chain Platform. These enhancements included:
- AI-powered dynamic inventory modeling - enhanced network
optimization delivers a more holistic view by solving for the best
supply chain configuration while simultaneously calculating
inventory levels.
- Decision Command Center – helps supply chain leaders mitigate
supply chain risk by offering a holistic approach to supply chain
processes, leveraging data and intelligence to enhance
decision-making and drive value across the entire supply chain
ecosystem.
- Logility was featured in Supply Chain Brain in an article
authored by Lisa Henriott, SVP of product marketing, outlining
three critical steps to mastering total inventory optimization in
2024. The article discussed Logility’s methods for improving
inventory management to boost supply chain efficiency and
performance.
- In March, Logility was featured on the ISM Supply Chain
Unfiltered podcast represented by Andrew Driscoll, vice president
strategic accounts, and Scott Tillman, vice president of
innovation. They talked about the challenges of inventory
management and how Logility’s optimization tools can help.
- In April, Logility was highlighted in the list of Top 100
Supply Chain Technology providers in the April issue of Inbound
Logistics.
Earlier in FY2024, Logility released significant solution
advancements including:
- The introduction of DemandAI+ which offers features that
combines advanced AI-driven demand planning, with optional
generative AI in a single solution designed to elevate planning
capabilities across the supply chain. Analysts cite a 20 – 24%
improvement in forecast accuracy for clients who adopt DemandAI+.
This offering leverages the assets gained in the acquisition of
Garvis B.V., a visionary SaaS startup that combines optional large
language models (ChatGPT) with AI-native demand forecasting.
- InventoryAI+, a powerful new offering designed to optimize
inventory with advanced AI and machine learning to enable clients
to lower costs while improving service. Building on existing
capabilities, Inventory AI+ empowers planners to resolve issues in
real-time and achieve higher levels of supply chain
performance.
About American Software, Inc.
Atlanta-based American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMSWA),
through its operating entity Logility, delivers optimized demand,
inventory, manufacturing, and supply planning tools – helping give
executives the confidence and control to increase margins and
service levels, while delivering sustainable supply chains.
Logility is a market-leading provider of AI-first supply chain
management solutions engineered to help organizations build
sustainable digital supply chains that improve people’s lives and
the world we live in. The company’s approach is designed to
reimagine supply chain planning by shifting away from traditional
“what happened” processes to an AI-driven strategy that combines
the power of humans and machines to predict and be ready for what’s
coming. Logility’s fully integrated, end-to-end platform helps
clients know faster, turn uncertainty into opportunity, and
transform the supply chain from a cost center to an engine for
growth.
With over 650 clients in 80 countries, Logility is proud to
partner with some of the world’s leading brands, such as Reynolds
Consumer Products, Denso, Sandvik, and Ansell. The company is
headquartered in Atlanta, GA. Logility is a wholly-owned subsidiary
of American Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMSWA). Learn more at
www.logility.com. You can learn more about American Software at
www.amsoftware.com.
Operating and Non-GAAP Financial Measures
American Software, Inc. (the “Company”) includes non-GAAP
financial measures (EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net earnings
and adjusted net earnings per share) in the summary financial
information provided with this press release as supplemental
information relating to its operating results. This financial
information is not in accordance with, or an alternative for,
GAAP-compliant financial information and may be different from the
operating or non-GAAP financial information used by other
companies. The Company believes that this presentation of EBITDA,
adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net earnings and adjusted net earnings
per share provides useful information to investors regarding
certain additional financial and business trends relating to its
financial condition and results of operations. EBITDA represents
GAAP net earnings adjusted for amortization of intangibles,
depreciation, interest income & other, net, and income tax
expense. Adjusted EBITDA represents GAAP net earnings adjusted for
amortization of intangibles, depreciation, interest income &
other, net, income tax expense and non-cash stock-based
compensation expense.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are
subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. There are a number
of factors that could cause actual results or performance to differ
materially from what is anticipated by statements made herein.
These factors include, but are not limited to, continuing U.S. and
global economic uncertainty and the timing and degree of business
recovery; the irregular pattern of the Company’s revenues;
dependence on particular market segments or customers; competitive
pressures; market acceptance of the Company’s products and
services; technological complexity; undetected software errors;
potential product liability or warranty claims; risks associated
with new product development; the challenges and risks associated
with integration of acquired product lines, companies and services;
uncertainty about the viability and effectiveness of strategic
alliances; the Company’s ability to satisfy in a timely manner all
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) required filings and the
requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and
the rules and regulations adopted under that Section; as well as a
number of other risk factors that could affect the Company’s future
performance. For further information about risks the Company could
experience as well as other information, please refer to the
Company’s current Form 10-K and other reports and documents
subsequently filed with the SEC. For more information, contact:
Kevin Liu, American Software, Inc., (626) 657-0013 or email
kliu@amsoftware.com.
Logility® is a registered trademark of Logility, Inc. Other
products mentioned in this document are registered, trademarked or
service marked by their respective owners.
AMERICAN SOFTWARE, INC. Consolidated Statements of
Operations Information (In thousands, except per share data,
unaudited)
Fourth Quarter Ended
Twelve Months Ended
April 30,
April 30,
2024
2023
Pct
Chg.
2024
2023
Pct
Chg.
Revenues from continuing operations: Subscription fees
$
14,059
$
13,021
8
%
$
55,294
$
50,412
10
%
License fees
160
727
(78
%)
955
2,752
(65
%)
Professional services & other
3,741
4,844
(23
%)
14,848
20,531
(28
%)
Maintenance
7,428
8,173
(9
%)
31,418
34,557
(9
%)
Total Revenues
25,388
26,765
(5
%)
102,515
108,252
(5
%)
Cost of Revenues from continuing operations:
Subscription services
4,440
4,149
7
%
18,208
15,831
15
%
License fees
51
164
(69
%)
219
705
(69
%)
Professional services & other
2,783
3,392
(18
%)
11,393
14,074
(19
%)
Maintenance
1,396
1,652
(15
%)
6,273
6,409
(2
%)
Total Cost of Revenues
8,670
9,357
(7
%)
36,093
37,019
(3
%)
Gross Margin
16,718
17,408
(4
%)
66,422
71,233
(7
%)
Operating expenses from continuing operations: Research and
development
4,592
4,547
1
%
17,656
17,767
(1
%)
Sales and marketing
5,360
4,805
12
%
21,443
20,339
5
%
General and administrative
5,897
5,782
2
%
22,672
23,134
(2
%)
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles
197
25
688
%
543
106
412
%
Total Operating Expenses
16,046
15,159
6
%
62,314
61,346
2
%
Operating Earnings from continuing operations
672
2,249
(70
%)
4,108
9,887
(58
%)
Interest Income & Other, Net
1,749
1,028
70
%
7,475
2,336
220
%
Earnings from continuing operations Before Income Taxes
2,421
3,277
(26
%)
11,583
12,223
(5
%)
Income Tax Expense
114
356
(68
%)
1,889
2,238
(16
%)
Net Earnings from continuing operations
$
2,307
$
2,921
(21
%)
$
9,694
$
9,985
(3
%)
(Loss)/Earnings from discontinuing operations, Net of Income
Taxes (1)
$
(133
)
$
4
nm
$
1,679
$
327
413
%
Net Earnings
$
2,174
$
2,925
(26
%)
$
11,373
#
$
10,312
10
%
Earnings per common share from continuing operations:
(2) Basic
$
0.07
$
0.09
(22
%)
$
0.29
$
0.29
0
%
Diluted
$
0.07
$
0.09
(22
%)
$
0.29
$
0.29
0
%
Earnings per common share from discontinuing operations:
(2) Basic
$
-
$
-
-
$
0.05
$
0.01
400
%
Diluted
$
-
$
-
-
$
0.05
$
0.01
400
%
Earnings per common share: (2) Basic
$
0.07
$
0.09
(22
%)
$
0.34
$
0.30
13
%
Diluted
$
0.07
$
0.09
(22
%)
$
0.34
$
0.30
13
%
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding:
Basic
33,220
33,916
33,689
33,761
Diluted
33,292
33,993
33,725
33,992
nm- not meaningful AMERICAN SOFTWARE, INC.
NON-GAAP MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE (In thousands, except
per share data, unaudited)
Fourth Quarter Ended
Twelve Months Ended
April 30,
April 30,
2024
2023
Pct
Chg.
2024
2023
Pct
Chg.
NON-GAAP Operating Earnings: Operating Earnings from
continuing operations (GAAP Basis)
$
672
$
2,249
(70
%)
$
4,108
$
9,887
(58
%)
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles
381
233
64
%
2,577
835
209
%
Stock-based compensation
1,600
1,232
30
%
6,320
5,151
23
%
NON-GAAP Operating Earnings from continuing operations:
2,653
3,714
(29
%)
13,005
15,873
(18
%)
Non-GAAP Operating Earnings from continuing operations,
as a % of revenue
10
%
14
%
13
%
15
%
Fourth Quarter Ended
Twelve Months Ended
April 30,
April 30,
2024
2023
Pct
Chg.
2024
2023
Pct
Chg.
NON-GAAP EBITDA: Net Earnings from continuing operations
(GAAP Basis)
$
2,307
$
2,921
(21
%)
$
9,694
$
9,985
(3
%)
Income Tax Expense
114
356
(68
%)
1,889
2,238
(16
%)
Interest Income & Other, Net
(1,749
)
(1,028
)
70
%
(7,475
)
(2,336
)
220
%
Amortization of intangibles
428
447
(4
%)
2,954
2,032
45
%
Depreciation
370
324
14
%
1,485
1,129
32
%
EBITDA from continuing operations (earnings before interest,
taxes, depreciation and amortization)
1,470
3,020
(51
%)
8,547
13,048
(34
%)
Stock-based compensation
1,600
1,232
30
%
6,320
5,151
23
%
Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations
$
3,070
$
4,252
(28
%)
$
14,867
$
18,199
(18
%)
EBITDA from continuing operations, as a percentage of
revenues
6
%
11
%
8
%
12
%
Adjusted EBITDA, from continuing operations, as a
percentage of revenues
12
%
16
%
15
%
17
%
Fourth Quarter Ended
Twelve Months Ended
April 30,
April 30,
2024
2023
Pct
Chg.
2024
2023
Pct
Chg.
NON-GAAP Earnings Per Share Net Earnings from continuing
operations (GAAP Basis)
$
2,307
$
2,921
(21
%)
$
9,694
$
9,985
(3
%)
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles (3)
333
204
63
%
2,130
675
216
%
Stock-based compensation (3)
1,400
1,081
30
%
5,224
4,162
26
%
Adjusted Net Earnings from continuing operations
$
4,040
$
4,206
(4
%)
$
17,048
$
14,822
15
%
Adjusted non-GAAP diluted earnings per share from
continuing operations
$
0.12
$
0.12
0
%
$
0.51
$
0.44
16
%
Fourth Quarter Ended
Twelve Months Ended
April 30,
April 30,
2024
2023
Pct
Chg.
2024
2023
Pct
Chg.
NON-GAAP Earnings Per Share Net Earnings from continuing
operations (GAAP Basis)
$
0.07
$
0.09
(22
%)
$
0.29
$
0.29
0
%
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles (3)
0.01
-
nm
$
0.06
0.02
200
%
Stock-based compensation (3)
0.04
0.03
33
%
$
0.16
0.13
23
%
Adjusted Net Earnings from continuing operations
$
0.12
$
0.12
0
%
$
0.51
$
0.44
16
%
Fourth Quarter Ended
Twelve Months Ended
April 30,
April 30,
2024
2023
Pct
Chg.
2024
2023
Pct
Chg.
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles Cost of
Subscription Services
$
184
$
208
(12
%)
$
2,033
$
729
179
%
Operating expenses
197
25
688
%
544
106
413
%
Total amortization of acquisition-related intangibles
$
381
$
233
64
%
$
2,577
$
835
209
%
Stock-based compensation Cost of revenues
$
85
$
66
29
%
$
336
$
244
38
%
Research and development
172
139
24
%
685
576
19
%
Sales and marketing
362
143
153
%
1,402
711
97
%
General and administrative
981
884
11
%
3,897
3,620
8
%
Total stock-based compensation
$
1,600
$
1,232
30
%
$
6,320
$
5,151
23
%
(1) For more information, please see note F related to
discontinuing operations in the Company’s unaudited condensed
consolidated financial statements filed on December 11, 2023. (2) -
Basic per share amounts are the same for Class A and Class B
shares. Diluted per share amounts for Class A shares are shown
above. Continuing operations diluted per share for Class B shares
under the two-class method are $0.07 and $0.29 for the three and
twelve months ended April 30, 2024, respectively. Continuing
diluted per share for Class B shares under the two-class method are
$0.09 and $0.29 for the three and twelve months ended April 30,
2023, respectively. (3) -Continuing and discontinuing operations
are tax affected using the effective tax rate excluding discrete
items in the following table.
Three Months
Ended
April 30, 2024
Three Months
Ended
April 30, 2023
Twelve Months
Ended
April 30, 2024
Twelve Months
Ended
April 30, 2023
Continuing Operations
12.5
%
12.3
%
17.3
%
19.2
%
Discontinuing Operations
nm
94.9
%
29.4
%
41.0
%
Consolidated Operations
18.0
%
12.8
%
19.4
%
20.2
%
nm- not meaningful
AMERICAN SOFTWARE, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheet Information (In thousands)
(Unaudited)
April 30,
April 30,
2024
2023
Cash and Cash Equivalents
$
59,512
$
90,696
Short-term Investments
24,261
23,451
Accounts Receivable: Billed
28,043
24,653
Unbilled
296
2,604
Total Accounts Receivable, net
28,339
27,257
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
6,584
7,833
Total Current Assets
118,696
149,237
Investments - Non-current
-
486
PP&E, net
5,554
6,444
Capitalized Software, net
11
391
Goodwill
45,782
29,558
Other Intangibles, net
10,567
2,143
Other Non-current Assets
11,834
6,609
Total Assets
$
192,444
$
194,868
Accounts Payable
$
1,248
$
2,142
Accrued Compensation and Related costs
2,805
4,268
Dividend Payable
3,657
3,756
Other Current Liabilities
5,012
3,733
Deferred Revenues
47,621
43,124
Current Liabilities
60,343
57,023
Other Long-term Liabilities
1,620
288
Total Liabilities
61,963
57,311
Shareholders' Equity
130,481
137,557
Total Liabilities & Shareholders' Equity
$
192,444
$
194,868
AMERICAN SOFTWARE, INC. Condensed Consolidated
Cashflow Information (In thousands) (Unaudited)
Twelve Months Ended
April 30,
2024
2023
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities of
continuing operations
$
15,132
$
(739
)
Cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations
1,679
359
Net cash provided by operating activities
16,811
(380
)
Purchases of property and equipment, net of disposals
(567
)
(3,922
)
Purchase of business, net of cash acquired
(25,041
)
(6,500
)
Proceeds from sale of business
660
-
Net cash used in investing activities of continuing operations
(24,948
)
(10,422
)
Net cash provided by investing activities of discontinued
operations
1,825
-
Net cash used in investing activities
(23,123
)
(10,422
)
Dividends paid
(14,927
)
(14,833
)
Purchases of common stock
(10,235
)
-
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
290
5,641
Net cash used in financing activities of continuing operations
(24,872
)
(9,192
)
Net Cash used in financing activities of discontinued operations
-
-
Net cash used in financing activities
(24,872
)
(9,192
)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
(31,184
)
(19,994
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
90,696
110,690
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
59,512
$
90,696
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Vincent C. Klinges Chief Financial Officer American Software,
Inc. (404) 264-5477
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