UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of November, 2003
Commission File Number 000-30224
CRYPTOLOGIC INC. |
(Translation of registrants name into English) |
1867 Yonge Street, 7th Floor Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4S 1Y5 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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CRYPTOLOGIC INC. |
Date: November 6, 2003 |
James A. Ryan Chief Financial Officer |
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CRYPTOLOGIC DELIVERS STRONG PERFORMANCE IN Q3 2003
Revenue rose 37%, net profit up 75%;
Strong quarterly growth evidence of focused international and product expansion strategy
November 5, 2003 (Toronto, ON) CryptoLogic Inc., a leading software developer to the Internet gaming and e-commerce industries, announced today its financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2003. The strong results highlight the continuing growth and strength of the companys business.
CryptoLogic continues to outperform in 2003, driven by our focused strategy of international diversification and product expansion, said Lewis Rose, CryptoLogics President and CEO. Third quarter revenue rose more than 35% to $10.9 million and net income increased by 75% to $2.3 million, even in seasonally the softest period of the year. CryptoLogic also achieved two important milestones: the listing of our shares on the London Stock Exchange and the declaration of our first ever quarterly dividend signs of our financial strength.
CryptoLogics third quarter achievements included:
| Earnings growth to $0.18 per diluted share, ahead of analysts' consensus of $0.15 and the 2002 third quarter of $0.11; |
| Commenced trading on the London Stock Exchanges Main Market, in line with the companys global strategy and commitment to the highest regulatory standards and transparency in the industry; |
| Declared a quarterly dividend of $0.03 per share - the first in CryptoLogic's history; |
| Renewed and expanded an exclusive agreement until 2008 with a major existing UK licensee, Littlewoods Gaming, for both online casino and poker solutions developed by CryptoLogic; |
| Continued global diversification, with licensees revenue from international markets at approximately 55% year-to-date, up from about 40% in fiscal 2002; and |
| New poker and bingo products continued to contribute over 10% of total revenue, providing promising upside opportunities in these large, emerging game segments. |
Tel (416) 545-1455
Fax (416) 545-1454
1867 Yonge Street, 7th Floor, Toronto, Canada M4S 1Y5
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Strong Q3 Growth (All
financial figures are expressed in U.S. dollars)
For the third quarter ended September
30, 2003, CryptoLogic recorded a 37% increase in revenue to $10.9 million, compared with
$8.0 million in last years third quarter. EBITDA for the quarter rose 81% to $2.9
million, compared with $1.6 million in 2002. This translated into an EBITDA margin of 26%
as a percentage of revenue, up from 20% last year. Net income rose 75% to $2.3 million or
$0.18 per diluted share, compared with $1.3 million or $0.11 per diluted share last year.
The strong gains in the third quarter were attributed to existing customers stabilizing and growing businesses fuelled by higher player deposits and wagers, enhanced payment options, and increasing contribution from new licensees. As well, growth continued from international players, and incremental revenue from new poker and bingo products. Improved EBITDA margins for the third quarter reflected CryptoLogics scalable expense structure, while the company continued to invest in key areas of its business to drive sustainable, long-term growth.
Revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 rose 20% to $30.7 million, compared with $25.6 million in the same 2002 period. EBITDA for the first nine months in 2003 increased 29% to $8.0 million, compared with $6.2 million before the non-recurring special charge last year. This translated into improved EBITDA margin of 26%, up from 24% in 2002. Net income improved 21% to $6.7 million or $0.54 per diluted share, versus $5.5 million ($0.43 per diluted share) before the special charge in 2002. After the special charge, the company had a net loss of $4.3 million or $0.35 per diluted share in 2002.
Balance Sheet Strength
CryptoLogic continued its track
record of consistent operating profits and healthy cash flow. At September 30, 2003,
CryptoLogic had no debt, and a cash position of $59.4 million (Q2 2003: $51.6 million) or
$4.76 per diluted share (Q2 2003: $4.19) (comprising cash and cash equivalents, short term
investments, and including restricted cash of $5.6 million). This cash amount excluded
$7.8 million in user deposits, which are funds held on behalf of licensees players.
User funds on deposit have been separated on the balance sheet starting this quarter to
provide improved disclosure of the companys available working capital.
The companys working capital was $41.9 million or $3.36 per diluted share. Operating cash flow for the third quarter of 2003 was $9.9 million, up from $2.2 million in 2002, due to increased cash generated from earnings, lower restricted cash requirements, and other changes in working capital.
Quarterly Dividend
In September, CryptoLogics
Board of Directors adopted a quarterly dividend policy. The Board approved the first
dividend of $0.03 per share, payable on November 24, 2003 to shareholders of record as at
November 17, 2003. CryptoLogic is one of the few software companies with a regular
dividend policy.
Global Expansion
CryptoLogics strategy of global
expansion continued to be reflected in licensees international revenue at
approximately 55% of total revenue year-to-date, up from about 40% in 2002. The company
continues to benefit from the favourable contribution and growth of existing and new
customers focused on overseas markets.
In September of 2003, CryptoLogic, through its licensing subsidiary, WagerLogic, secured a long-term, expanded agreement with a current customer, Littlewoods Gaming, a major household name in the UK. Littlewoods committed to a five-year exclusive contract, conditional upon performance targets after the second year, to continue to use WagerLogics online casino offering, and added WagerLogics proven online poker solution, both until 2008. Littlewoods presents exciting potential for CryptoLogic in two significant growth areas the burgeoning UK market and the large poker opportunity.
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London Stock Exchange Listing
The United Kingdom is emerging as the
global center for regulated interactive gaming. CryptoLogics new listing on
Londons Main Board further highlights its considerable UK presence, particularly its
local operations and prominent UK customers, comprising William Hill plc, Littlewoods
Gaming, The Ritz Club London Online, and ukbetting plc. The listing enhances the
companys visibility and profile in this high-growth region, and gives CryptoLogic
access to a broader shareholder base in a gaming-friendly jurisdiction.
Strategic Product Diversification
In an increasingly competitive and
sophisticated global market, new game and service introductions create marketing
opportunities for licensees, enhance player loyalty, and drive incremental revenue. One
year since launch, poker and bingo contributes more than 10% of CryptoLogics
revenue. Licensees are experiencing growth in their online businesses driven by these
large, emerging game segments that attract a strong community of loyal players.
Outlook
CryptoLogic continues to deliver on
its strategic plan and achieve solid top- and bottom-line performance. The companys
strong results in 2003 illustrate the importance of investments in key areas of
CryptoLogics business. CryptoLogic remains alert to further opportunities to
increase shareholder value.
Management forecasts that fourth quarter revenue will range from $11.0-$11.5 million, with net income of $2.3-$2.5 million or $0.18-$0.20 per diluted share.
2003 Third Quarter Analyst Call
A conference call is scheduled for
8:30 a.m. (EST) (1:30 p.m. GMT) on Thursday, November 6, 2003. Interested parties should
call either 416-695-9753, 1-888-789-0150 (North America) or international toll free number
at (Country Code) 800-4222-8835. Instant replay will be available until Thursday, November
13, 2003 by calling 416-695-5275 or 1-866-518-1010.
About CryptoLogic (www.cryptologic.com)
Focused on integrity and innovation,
CryptoLogic Inc. is a leading software development company serving the global Internet
gaming market. The companys proprietary technologies enable secure, high-speed
financial transactions over the Internet. CryptoLogic continues to develop
state-of-the-art Internet software applications for both the electronic commerce and
Internet gaming industries. WagerLogic Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of CryptoLogic, is
responsible for the licensing of its gaming software and services to customers worldwide.
For more information on WagerLogic, visit www.wagerlogic.com.
CryptoLogics common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: CRY), on the Nasdaq National Market (symbol: CRYP), and on the London Stock Exchange (symbol: CRP).
For more information, please contact: CryptoLogic, (416) 545-1455 Nancy Chan-Palmateer, Director of Communications Jim Ryan, Chief Financial Officer |
Argyle Rowland, (416) 968-7311 (North American media) Daniel Tisch, ext. 223/ dtisch@argylerowland.com Melissa Chang, ext. 239/ melissa@argylerowland.com Financial Dynamics, 44 20 7831 3113 (United Kingdom media) Juliet Clarke, juliet.clarke@fd.com Edward Bridges, edward.bridges@fd.com |
CRYPTOLOGIC FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENT DISCLAIMER:
Statements in this press release
which are not historical are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor
provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are
cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including,
without limitation, risks associated with the Companys financial condition and
prospects, legal risks associated with Internet gaming and risks of governmental
legislation and regulation, risks associated with market acceptance and technological
changes, risks associated with dependence on licensees and key licensees, risks relating
to international operations, risks associated with competition and other risks detailed in
the Companys filings with securities regulatory authorities. These risks may cause
results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements.
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CRYPTOLOGIC INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
As at September 30, 2003 (unaudited) |
As at December 31, 2002 (audited) | ||||
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ASSETS | |||||
Current assets: | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $40,788 | $13,660 | |||
Restricted cash | 5,550 | 15,740 | |||
Short term investments | 13,090 | 10,857 | |||
Reserves with processors | 176 | 774 | |||
Accounts receivable | 198 | 887 | |||
Prepaid expenses | 1,219 | 916 | |||
Income taxes recoverable | -- | 583 | |||
61,021 | 43,417 | ||||
User funds on deposit | 7,816 | 3,829 | |||
Investments | -- | 680 | |||
Capital assets | 4,010 | 2,713 | |||
Intangible assets | 147 | 226 | |||
Goodwill | 1,665 | 1,665 | |||
$74,659 | $52,530 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||
Current liabilities: | |||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $18,293 | $ 7,605 | |||
Income taxes payable | 820 | -- | |||
19,113 | 7,605 | ||||
User funds held on deposit | 7,816 | 3,829 | |||
26,929 | 11,434 | ||||
Shareholders' equity: | |||||
Capital stock | 10,990 | 10,720 | |||
Retained earnings | 36,740 | 30,376 | |||
47,730 | 41,096 | ||||
$74,659 | $52,530 | ||||
CRYPTOLOGIC INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF RETAINED EARNINGS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
For the three months ended September 30, |
For the nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||
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2003 | 2002 | 2003 | 2002 | ||||||
Retained earnings, beginning of period | $ 34,790 | $ 27,318 | $ 30,376 | $ 52,369 | |||||
Net income/(loss) | 2,284 | 1,302 | 6,698 | (4,320 | ) | ||||
Excess of purchase price of | |||||||||
treasury shares over stated value | -- | (308 | ) | -- | (19,737 | ) | |||
Registration costs | (334 | ) | -- | (334 | ) | -- | |||
Retained earnings, end of period | $ 36,740 | $ 28,312 | $ 36,740 | $ 28,312 | |||||
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CRYPTOLOGIC INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share information)
(Unaudited)
For the three months ended September 30, |
For the nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||
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2003 | 2002 | 2003 | 2002 | ||||||
Revenue | $10,944 | $ 8,004 | $30,671 | $ 25,558 | |||||
Expenses | |||||||||
Software development and support | 6,617 | 4,879 | 18,543 | 14,581 | |||||
General and administrative | 1,374 | 1,434 | 3,865 | 4,401 | |||||
Finance | 74 | 105 | 259 | 358 | |||||
Amortization | 442 | 303 | 1,059 | 718 | |||||
8,507 | 6,721 | 23,726 | 20,058 | ||||||
Income from operations | 2,437 | 1,283 | 6,945 | 5,500 | |||||
Interest income | 196 | 164 | 531 | 490 | |||||
Income before undernoted | 2,633 | 1,447 | 7,476 | 5,990 | |||||
Special charge | -- | -- | -- | (10,506 | ) | ||||
Income/(loss) before taxes | 2,633 | 1,447 | 7,476 | (4,516 | ) | ||||
Income taxes | 349 | 145 | 778 | (196 | ) | ||||
Net income/(loss) | $ 2,284 | $ 1,302 | $ 6,698 | $(4,320 | ) | ||||
Earnings/(loss) per share | |||||||||
Basic | |||||||||
Before tax effected special charge | $ 0.19 | $ 0.11 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.45 | |||||
Net income/(loss) | $ 0.19 | $ 0.11 | $ 0.55 | $ (0.35 | ) | ||||
Diluted | |||||||||
Before tax affected special charge | $ 0.18 | $ 0.11 | $ 0.54 | $ 0.43 | |||||
Net income/(loss) | $ 0.18 | $ 0.11 | $ 0.54 | $ (0.35 | ) | ||||
Weighted average number of shares (`000s) | |||||||||
Basic | 12,256 | 12,317 | 12,233 | 12,274 | |||||
Diluted | 12,696 | 12,338 | 12,491 | 13,019 |
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CRYPTOLOGIC INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
(Unaudited)
For the three months ended September 30, |
For the nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||
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2003 | 2002 | 2003 | 2002 | ||||||
Cash provided by (used in): | |||||||||
Operating activities: | |||||||||
Net income/(loss) | $ 2,284 | $ 1,302 | $ 6,698 | $(4,320 | ) | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile income to | |||||||||
cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | |||||||||
Amortization | 442 | 303 | 1,059 | 718 | |||||
Write-down of investments | -- | -- | -- | 6,903 | |||||
Gain on sale of investment | -- | -- | (31 | ) | -- | ||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||||
Restricted cash | 1,500 | (1,200 | ) | 10,190 | 1,060 | ||||
Reserves with processors | (17 | ) | 678 | 598 | (698 | ) | |||
Accounts receivable | 1,117 | 971 | 689 | (52 | ) | ||||
Prepaid expenses | (261 | ) | 230 | (303 | ) | (208 | ) | ||
Income taxes | 924 | (45 | ) | 1,403 | (277 | ) | |||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 3,952 | 5 | 10,688 | 2,912 | |||||
9,941 | 2,244 | 30,991 | 6,038 | ||||||
Financing activities: | |||||||||
Issue of capital stock | 53 | -- | 270 | 2,402 | |||||
Registration costs | (334 | ) | -- | (334 | ) | -- | |||
Repurchase of common shares | -- | (330 | ) | -- | (20,126 | ) | |||
(281 | ) | (330 | ) | (64 | ) | (17,724 | ) | ||
Investing activities: | |||||||||
Additions to capital assets | (344 | ) | (43 | ) | (2,269 | ) | (740 | ) | |
Purchase of intangible assets | (8 | ) | -- | (8 | ) | -- | |||
Short term investments | (13,090 | ) | -- | (2,233 | ) | -- | |||
Investments | -- | -- | -- | (5,933 | ) | ||||
Sale of investment | -- | -- | 711 | 1,056 | |||||
(13,442 | ) | (43 | ) | (3,799 | ) | (5,617 | ) | ||
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (3,782 | ) | 1,871 | 27,128 | (17,303 | ) | |||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 44,570 | 20,385 | 13,660 | 39,559 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ 40,788 | $ 22,256 | $ 40,788 | $ 22,256 | |||||
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
As at September 30, 2003
(All figures are in U.S. dollars, except where otherwise indicated)
(Unaudited)
These consolidated interim financial statements of CryptoLogic Inc. (the Company) have been prepared in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles using the same accounting policies as were used for the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2002. This consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2002, as set out in the 2002 Annual Report.
1. | Stock Option Plan |
In accordance with the Canadian recommendations adopted in 2002, the Company will continue its existing policy that no compensation cost is recorded on the grant of stock options to employees. Consideration paid by employees on the exercise of stock options is recorded as share capital. However, under the Canadian standard, the Company is required to provide additional pro forma disclosures for options granted to employees as if the fair value based accounting method had been used to account for employee stock options.
The fair value of the options granted were made using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the following weighted assumptions:
2003 | 2002 | ||||
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Dividend yield | 1 | % | 0 | % | |
Risk-free rate | 2.75 | % | 2.0 | % | |
Expected volatility | 75.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |
Expected life of options in years | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Had compensation expense been determined based on the fair value of the employee stock option awards at the grant dates in accordance with the new recommendations, the Companys net income and earnings per share would have been changed to the following pro-form amounts:
Three months ending September 30, |
Nine months ending September 30, | ||||||||||||||||
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2003 | 2002 | 2003 | 2002 | ||||||||||||||
As reported ('000) |
Pro forma ('000) |
As reported ('000) |
Pro forma ('000) |
As reported ('000) |
Pro forma ('000) |
As reported ('000) |
Pro forma ('000) | ||||||||||
Net income/(loss) | $ 2,284 | $ 2,039 | $ 1,302 | $ 1,164 | $ 6,698 | $ 6,041 | $ (4,320 | ) | $ (4,533 | ) | |||||||
Earnings/(loss) per share | |||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ 0.19 | $ 0.17 | $ 0.11 | $ 0.09 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.49 | $ (0.35 | ) | $ (0.37 | ) | |||||||
Diluted | $ 0.18 | $ 0.16 | $ 0.11 | $ 0.09 | $ 0.54 | $ 0.48 | $ (0.35 | ) | $ (0.37 | ) |
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2. | Capital Stock |
Authorized:
Unlimited common shares
Issued:
Common Shares | Series F Warrants | Total | |||||||||
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Issued | Stated Value | Issued | Stated Value | Stated Value | |||||||
Balance, December 31, 2001 | 13,137 | $ 8,448 | 30 | $272 | $ 8,720 | ||||||
Repurchase of shares | (1,240 | ) | (389 | ) | -- | -- | (389 | ) | |||
Exercise of stock options | 349 | 2,402 | -- | -- | 2,402 | ||||||
Balance, September 30, 2002 | 12,246 | $ 10,461 | 30 | $272 | $ 10,733 | ||||||
Balance, December 31, 2002 | 12,206 | $ 10,448 | 30 | $272 | $ 10,720 | ||||||
Share issue | 24 | 104 | -- | -- | 104 | ||||||
Exercise of stock options | 31 | 166 | -- | -- | 166 | ||||||
Balance, September 30, 2003 | 12,261 | $ 10,718 | 30 | $272 | $ 10,990 | ||||||
3. | Special Charge 2002 |
During the second quarter of FY 2002, the Company took a one-time special charge of $10.5 million ($9.9 million on an after tax basis). This charge was comprised of a write-down of investments that were deemed permanently impaired, including the 100% write-down of the Companys investment in SCG Enterprises Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sports.com, as well as costs associated with consolidation of the Companys players support operations, executive management reorganization, and estimated settlement and legal costs.
4. | Comparative Figures |
Certain of the prior years figures have been reclassified for consistency with the current presentation. Cash related to user funds on deposit have been segregated and reclassified as to User Funds on Deposit as a non-current asset. The corresponding liability has been renamed User Funds Held on Deposit and reclassified as a non-current liability. In addition, Canadian Goods and Services Tax (GST) and European Value Added Tax (VAT) Recoverable have been reclassified from Prepaid Expenses to Accounts Receivable.