Agilysys Reports Unaudited Fiscal 2012 Second-Quarter and First-Half Results

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Agilysys Reports Unaudited Fiscal 2012 Second-Quarter and First-Half Results

- Second-Quarter Gross Margin Expands More Than 400 Basis Points on 9% Revenue Growth from Continuing Operations

- Company Remains Debt Free, With $94 Million Cash on Hand at September 30

- Interim President and CEO James Dennedy Assumes Full Role

CLEVELAND, Nov. 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading developer and marketer of proprietary enterprise software, services and solutions to the hospitality and retail industries, today announced unaudited financial results for the fiscal 2012 second quarter and first half ended September 30, 2011. As previously announced, Agilysys closed the sale of its Technology Solutions ("TSG") business on August 1, 2011, and accordingly, TSG's operating results, including the gain on the sale, as well as its assets and liabilities, are reported as components of discontinued operations.

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Fiscal 2012 Second-Quarter Unaudited Results of Continuing Operations

Consolidated revenue increased 8.6% to $53.6 million in the second quarter, compared with $49.3 million in last year's comparable quarter.  Revenue from the Company's Hospitality Solutions Group grew by 10.0% over the prior year, and its Retail Solutions Group's revenues increased by 7.7%.

Gross margin increased sharply during the quarter to 40.3%, up from 36.0% in the second quarter of last year, due to higher services and hardware margins and a greater proportion of higher-margin proprietary software revenues.

Commenting on the results, James Dennedy, president and chief executive officer, stated: "Both operating segments generated higher sales and gross margins during the quarter. This reinforces our strategy of deriving a higher proportion of revenue from proprietary services and software solutions."

SG&A expenses declined as a percentage of net sales in the second quarter to 45.6%, compared with 49.4% in the prior-year quarter. SG&A expenses totaled $24.5 million, up from $24.3 million--primarily  due to $1.4 million in accelerated depreciation related to assets associated with the facility the Company is vacating in Solon, Ohio--offset by cost reductions initiated in the last several quarters.

Dennedy added: "We are making good progress with the transition of corporate services to Georgia and the realignment of the organization. Upon completion of the restructuring, we expect to reduce annual costs by approximately $14 million to $16 million, and enhance our position to exploit opportunities we see in the hospitality and retail markets."

The Company reported an operating loss for the quarter of $5.2 million, which included $2.4 million in restructuring charges, versus the operating loss of $6.7 million in last year's second quarter. Adjusted EBITDA (defined as operating income plus depreciation and amortization), excluding restructuring and asset impairment charges, was $1.0 million for the quarter, compared with a loss of $4.0 million in the prior-year second quarter. (See reconciliation below.)

Agilysys reported a net loss from continuing operations of $3.2 million, or a loss of $0.14 per share, for the second quarter, compared with a loss from continuing operations of $4.9 million, or $0.22 per share, in the previous year's quarter.

Fiscal 2012 First-Half Unaudited Results from Continuing Operations

Consolidated sales in the first half of fiscal 2012 increased 11.8% to $107.5 million, compared with the $96.1 million reported in the first half of fiscal 2011.

Gross margin was essentially unchanged at 38.3% in the first half, compared with 38.2% in fiscal 2011's first six months.

SG&A expenses increased nominally to $48.6 million, from $47.5 million, due to accelerated depreciation related to assets located at the Company's corporate headquarters and higher stock compensation related expenses driven by the sale of the Company's TSG business.

For the six-month period, the Company reported an operating loss of $12.1 million, compared with an operating loss of $11.2 million in the first half of the prior fiscal year. Year to date, adjusted EBITDA, excluding restructuring and asset impairment charges, was a loss of $1.2 million, versus a loss of $5.5 million in the first half of the prior year. (See reconciliation below.) For the first half of fiscal 2011, the net reported loss from continuing operations was $8.7 million, or a loss of $0.38 per share, versus the previous year's net loss from continuing operations of $13.2 million, or a loss of $0.58 per share.

Liquidity

Cash on hand grew to $93.7 million at September 30, 2011, primarily as a result of the proceeds from the sale of Agilysys' TSG business, which closed on August 1, 2011. The Company remains debt free, except for certain capital leases. In conjunction with the sale of the TSG business, Agilysys authorized the repurchase of up to 1.6 million common shares. During the second quarter, the Company repurchased 800,000 shares at an average price of $8.27 per share for $6.6 million. Subsequent to quarter end and through November 7, 2011, Agilysys repurchased an additional 344,000 shares, and has 456,000 shares remaining under its current repurchase program.

For additional information, please refer to the Company's Form 10-Q, which will be filed later today with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Interim President and CEO James Dennedy Assumes Full Role

Agilysys also announced the appointment of James Dennedy as president and chief executive officer of the Company. Dennedy, 46, has led Agilysys as interim president and CEO since May 2011, when the Company announced the divesture of TSG.

Commenting on the appointment, Agilysys Chairman Keith Kolerus stated, "We are pleased to welcome Jim in his expanded capacity with the Company. Since joining the Board in 2009, his contributions to our strategic mission have been noteworthy, having not only served on the Board's special committee, but also directly participating in the development and execution of Agilysys' restructuring plan. As we transition to a faster growing and more profitable company, having Jim at the helm on a permanent basis stabilizes our new leadership team."

"We are confident that Jim's past successes at identifying market trends and leading high-growth businesses, along with his clear vision for Agilysys to execute on key strategic initiatives--product integration, capability development, investment prioritization and partner expansion--will continue to positively impact our Company and ultimately benefit shareholders."

Dennedy, who will retain his position as a member of the Agilysys Board, concluded: "My enthusiasm for the opportunities to profitably expand the Company's retail and hospitality capabilities has been a driving factor in my choice to continue in this role. The results we are reporting today further support my decision and I am honored to have the opportunity to lead the Company in the pursuit of our strategy to profitably grow the business."

Conference Call Information

A conference call will be held today, November 9, 2011, at 11 a.m. ET to review unaudited second-quarter and first-half fiscal 2012 results. A slide deck will be the basis for the review. Both the slide deck and the conference call can be accessed via the Investor Relations section of http://www.agilysys.com. In addition, a replay of the call will be archived on the website for approximately 30 days.

To be added to Agilysys' email distribution list, please click on the link below:

http://www.agilysys.com/home/InvestorRelations/

Forward-Looking Language

This release contains certain management expectations, which may constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, and the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking information speaks only as to the date of this Quarterly Report and may be identified by use of words such as "may," "will," "believes," "anticipates," "plans," "expects," "estimates," "projects," "targets," "forecasts," "continues," "seeks," or the negative of those terms or similar expressions. Many important factors could cause actual results to be materially different from those in forward-looking information including, without limitation, competitive factors, disruption of supplies, changes in market conditions, pending or future claims or litigation, or technology advances. No assurances can be provided as to the outcome of cost reductions, expected benefits and outcomes from our recent ERP implementation, business strategies, future financial results, unanticipated downturns to our relationships with customers and macroeconomic demand for IT products and services, unanticipated difficulties integrating acquisitions, new laws and government regulations, interest rate changes, consequences related to the concentrated ownership of our outstanding shares by MAK Capital, unanticipated deterioration in economic and financial conditions in the United States and around the world, consequences associated with the sale of the Company's TSG business, and uncertainties regarding restructuring actions and/or the relocation of the Company's corporate headquarters. The Company does not undertake to update or revise any forward-looking information even if events make it clear that any projected results, actions, or impact, express or implied, will not be realized.

Other potential risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to be materially different from those in forward-looking information are described in "Risk Factors," which is included in Part I, Item 1A of the Company's Annual Report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011. Copies are available from the SEC or the Agilysys website.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

To supplement the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP in this press release, certain non-GAAP financial measures as defined by the SEC rules are used. Management believes that such information can enhance investors' understanding of the Company's ongoing operations. The non-GAAP measures included in this press release have been reconciled to the comparable GAAP measures within the accompanying table that can be found below.

About Agilysys

Agilysys is a leading developer and marketer of proprietary enterprise software, services and solutions to the hospitality and retail industries.  The Company specializes in market-leading point-of-sale, property management, inventory and procurement, and mobile and wireless solutions that are designed to streamline operations, improve efficiency and enhance the consumer's experience. Agilysys serves casinos, resorts, hotels, foodservice venues, stadiums, cruise lines, grocery stores, convenience stores, general and specialty retail businesses and partners.  Headquartered in Cleveland, Agilysys operates extensively throughout North America, with additional sales and support offices in the United Kingdom, Singapore and Hong Kong. For more information, visit http://www.agilysys.com.

Investor Contact:

Curtis Stout
Vice President and Treasurer
Agilysys, Inc.
440-519-8635
curtis.stout@agilysys.com

                                     AGILYSYS, INC.
                    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                      (UNAUDITED)

     (In
     thousands,
     except
     share
     and
     per
     share
     data)                       Three Months Ended           Six Months Ended
                                      September 30,                    September 30,
                                      -------------                    -------------
                                      2011            2010              2011             2010
                                      ----            ----              ----             ----

     Net
     sales:
      Products                     $27,094         $24,664           $55,879          $48,156
      Services                      26,494          24,662            51,595           47,957
                                    ------          ------            ------           ------
     Total
     net
     sales                          53,588          49,326           107,474           96,113
     Cost
     of
     goods
     sold:
      Products                      20,605          19,721            43,966           36,549
      Services                      11,367          11,843            22,365           22,844
                                    ------          ------            ------           ------
     Total
     cost
     of
     goods
     sold                         31,972       31,564       66,331        59,393
                                    ------          ------            ------           ------
         Gross
         margin                     21,616          17,762            41,143           36,720
     Selling,
     general
     and
     administrative
     expenses                     24,460       24,347       48,563        47,450
     Asset
     impairment
     charges                             -              59                 -               59
     Restructuring
     charges                         2,370              10             4,716              403
                                     -----             ---             -----              ---
     Operating
     loss                           (5,214)         (6,654)          (12,136)         (11,192)
     Other
     expenses
     (income):
       Other
       expenses
       (income),
       net                             308            (856)              271           (1,959)
       Interest
       income                          (17)            (17)              (49)             (40)
       Interest
       expense                         539             278               877              563
                                       ---             ---               ---              ---
     Loss
     before
     income
     taxes                          (6,044)         (6,059)          (13,235)          (9,756)
     Income
     tax
     (benefit)
     expense                        (2,806)         (1,143)           (4,557)           3,452
                                    ------          ------            ------            -----
     Loss
     from
     continuing
     operations                     (3,238)         (4,916)           (8,678)         (13,208)
     Income
     from
     discontinued
     operations,
     net
     of
     taxes                        10,487        2,702       11,138           742
                                    ------           -----            ------              ---
     Net
     income
     (loss)                         $7,249         $(2,214)           $2,460         $(12,466)
                                    ======         =======            ======         ========

     Net
     loss
     (income)
     per
     share
     -
     basic
     and
     diluted:
       Loss
       from
       continuing
       operations                   $(0.14)         $(0.22)           $(0.38)          $(0.58)
       Income
       from
       discontinued
       operations                     0.46            0.12              0.49             0.03
                                      ----            ----              ----             ----
     Net
     income
     (loss)                          $0.32          $(0.10)            $0.11           $(0.55)
                                     =====          ======             =====           ======

     Weighted
     average
     shares
     outstanding:
         Basic
         and
         diluted                22,853,057      22,750,474        22,902,872       22,750,254

                                                  AGILYSYS, INC.
                                           BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
                                            (UNAUDITED)  (In thousands)

                               Three Months Ended September 30,              Three Months Ended September 30,
                                                 2011                                             2010
                                 ---------------------------------                 ---------------------------------
                          Reportable Segments                              Reportable Segments
                          -------------------                              -------------------
    (In
     thousands)             HSG      RSG     Corporate/   Consolidated       HSG       RSG     Corporate/   Consolidated
                            ---      ---                  ------------       ---       ---                  ------------
                                               Other                                              Other
                                               -----                                              -----

    Total
     Net
     Revenue              $22,631  $30,957           $-        $53,588     $20,570   $28,756           $-        $49,326

    Gross
     margin               $14,523   $7,093           $-        $21,616     $12,215    $5,547           $-        $17,762
    Gross
     margin
     percentage              64.2%    22.9%                       40.3%       59.4%     19.3%                       36.0%

     Operating
     income
     (loss)                $1,401   $2,168      $(8,783)       $(5,214)       $214    $1,079       (7,947)       $(6,654)
    Other
     expenses,
     net                        -        -         (308)          (308)          -         -          856            856
     Interest
     expense,
     net                        -        -         (522)          (522)          -         -         (261)          (261)
                              ---      ---         ----           ----         ---       ---         ----           ----
     Income
     (loss)
     from
     continuing
     operations
     before
     income
     taxes                 $1,401   $2,168      $(9,613)       $(6,044)     $214    $1,079      $(7,352)       $(6,059)
                           ======   ======      =======        =======        ====    ======      =======        =======
    Other
     information:
       Capital
       expenditures          $708       $-           $-           $708        $391      $104       $1,357         $1,852
    Non-cash
     charges:
       Depreciation
       and
       Amortization
       (1)                 $1,118     $155       $2,556         $3,829      $1,071       $81       $1,397         $2,549
      Asset
       impairment
       charges                 $-       $-           $-             $-         $59        $-           $-            $59
       Restructuring
       charges               $619     $231       $1,520         $2,370          $-        $-          $10            $10
                             ----     ----       ------         ------         ---       ---          ---            ---
    Total                  $1,737     $386       $4,076         $6,199      $1,130       $81       $1,407         $2,618
                           ======     ====       ======         ======      ======       ===       ======         ======

                                Six Months Ended September 30,                 Six Months Ended September 30,
                                                 2011                                             2010
                                  -------------------------------                   -------------------------------
                          Reportable Segments                            Reportable Segments
                          -------------------                            -------------------

                            HSG      RSG     Corporate/   Consolidated       HSG       RSG     Corporate/   Consolidated
                            ---      ---                  ------------       ---       ---                  ------------
                                               Other                                              Other
                                               -----                                              -----

    Total
     Net
     Revenue              $43,591  $63,883           $-       $107,474     $43,619   $52,494           $-        $96,113

    Gross
     margin               $27,790  $13,353           $-        $41,143     $25,503   $11,217           $-        $36,720
    Gross
     margin
     percentage              63.8%    20.9%                       38.3%       58.5%     21.4%                       38.2%

     Operating
     income
     (loss)                $1,916   $4,263     $(18,315)      $(12,136)     $2,454    $2,847     $(16,493)      $(11,192)
    Other
     income,
     net                        -        -         (271)          (271)          -         -        1,959          1,959
     Interest
     expense,
     net                        -        -         (828)          (828)          -         -         (523)          (523)
                              ---      ---         ----           ----         ---       ---         ----           ----
     Income
     (loss)
     from
     continuing
     operations
     before
     income
     taxes                 $1,916   $4,263     $(19,414)      $(13,235)   $2,454    $2,847     $(15,057)       $(9,756)
                           ======   ======     ========       ========      ======    ======     ========        =======
    Other
     information:
       Capital
       expenditures        $1,457       $7           $-         $1,464      $1,356      $104       $2,083         $3,543
    Non-cash
     charges:
       Depreciation
       and
       Amortization
       (2)                 $2,176     $306       $3,758         $6,240      $2,162      $161       $2,882         $5,205
                               $-       $-           $-             $-         $59        $-           $-            $59
       Restructuring
       charges               $806     $365       $3,545         $4,716          $-        $-         $403           $403
                             ----     ----       ------         ------         ---       ---         ----           ----
    Total                  $2,982     $671       $7,303        $10,956      $2,221      $161       $3,285         $5,667
                           ======     ====       ======        =======      ======      ====       ======         ======

       (1) Does not include the amortization of deferred financing fees totaling
        $437 and $131 for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010,
        respectively.
       (2) Does not include the amortization of deferred financing fees totaling
        $568 and $262 for the six months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010,
        respectively.

                                     AGILYSYS, INC.
                          CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                                                   September 30,  March 31,
    (In thousands, except share
     data)                                                  2011        2011
                                                            ----        ----
    ASSETS                                          (Unaudited)
    Current assets:
        Cash and cash equivalents                        $93,662     $70,559
        Accounts receivable, net                          30,114      31,926
        Inventories, net                                  13,649      10,921
        Deferred income taxes - current                       85           -
        Prepaid expenses                                   2,844       2,829
        Income taxes receivable                            1,365       1,403
        Other current assets                              11,333       6,344
        Assets of discontinued
         operations - current                                  -     105,810
                                                             ---     -------
           Total current assets                          153,052     229,792
    Goodwill                                              15,104      15,211
    Intangible assets, net                                21,962      22,535
    Other non-current assets                               4,066      11,709
    Assets of discontinued
     operations - non-current                                  -       8,296
    Property and equipment, net                           20,938      24,855
           Total assets                                 $215,122    $312,398
                                                        ========    ========

    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS'
     EQUITY
    Current liabilities:
        Accounts payable                                 $15,910     $17,852
        Deferred revenue                                  14,604      23,995
        Accrued and other current
         liabilities                                      27,104      14,594
        Income taxes payable                                 125         265
        Deferred income taxes - current                        -          77
        Capital lease obligations -
         current                                             970         999
        Liabilities of discontinued
         operations - current                                  -      89,005
                                                             ---      ------
           Total current liabilities                      58,713     146,787
    Deferred income taxes - non-
     current                                               4,093       3,894
    Capital lease obligations -
     non-current                                             619         907
    Other non-current liabilities                          6,453      11,972
    Liabilities of discontinued
     operations - non-current                                  -         734
    Shareholders' equity:
        Common shares, without par
         value, at $0.30 stated                            9,482       9,482
     value; authorized 80,000,000
      shares; 31,606,831 issued;
    and 22,575,300 and 23,022,398
     shares outstanding at
     September 30, 2011 and March
      31, 2011, respectively
        Treasury shares (9,031,531
         shares at September 30,                          (2,709)     (2,575)
    2011 and 8,584,433 at March 31,
     2011)
        Capital in excess of stated
         value                                           (10,325)     (5,421)
        Retained earnings                                149,119     146,659
        Accumulated other comprehensive
         loss                                               (323)        (41)
           Total shareholders' equity                    145,244     148,104
                                                         -------     -------
           Total liabilities and
            shareholders' equity                        $215,122    $312,398
                                                        ========    ========

                                AGILYSYS, INC.
               CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                 (UNAUDITED)

                                                         Six Months Ended
    (In thousands)                                        September 30,
                                                          -------------
    Operating activities:                                2011          2010
                                                         ----          ----
      Net income (loss)                                $2,460      $(12,466)
      Less: Income from discontinued
       operations                                     (11,138)         (742)
                                                      -------          ----
      Loss from continuing operations                  (8,678)      (13,208)
      Adjustments to reconcile net loss from
       continuing operations to net cash used
       for operating activities:
        Restructuring charges                           4,716           403
        Gain on redemption of Company-owned
         life insurance policies                            -        (2,065)
        Gain on redemption of investment in The
         Reserve Fund's Primary Fund                        -          (147)
        Asset impairment charges                            -            59
        Loss on the sale of securities                    166             -
        Depreciation                                    3,432         1,786
        Amortization                                    3,376         3,681
        Deferred income taxes                              36         4,429
        Stock based compensation                        1,989         1,437
        Change in cash surrender value of
         company owned life insurance policies            (68)          301
        Changes in operating assets and
         liabilities:
         Accounts receivable                            1,751        (7,000)
         Inventories                                   (2,729)       (3,417)
         Accounts payable                              (1,935)          494
         Accrued and other liabilities                 (5,826)       (1,950)
         Income taxes receivable                         (763)          372
         Other changes, net                               (14)         (209)
        Other non-cash adjustments                       (561)           69
           Total adjustments                            3,570        (1,757)
                                                        -----        ------
    Net cash used for operating activities             (5,108)      (14,965)
    Investing activities:
      Proceeds from the sale of business               59,470             -
      Proceeds from The Reserve Fund's
       Primary Fund                                         -           147
      Proceeds from redemption of/borrowings
       against Co.-owned life insurance
       policies                                             -         2,248
      Additional investments in Company-
       owned life insurance policies                      (46)         (746)
      Proceeds from the sale of marketable
       securities                                       2,036            14
      Additional investments in marketable
       securities                                         (22)            -
      Purchase of property and equipment               (1,464)       (3,543)
    Net cash provided by (used for)
     investing activities                              59,974        (1,880)
    Financing activities:
      Proceeds from borrowings under credit
       facility                                             -        15,325
      Principal payments under credit
       facility                                             -       (15,325)
      Repurchase of common shares                      (6,617)            -
      Repurchases of shares to satisfy
       employee tax withholding                          (972)         (188)
      Principal payment under long term
       obligations                                       (609)         (306)
    Net cash used for financing activities             (8,198)         (494)
    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash              (151)          166
                                                         ----           ---
    Cash flows provided by (used for)
     continuing operations                             46,517       (17,173)
    Cash flows of discontinued operations:
      Operating cash flows, net                       (23,336)      (13,096)
      Investing cash flows, net                             -           (73)
      Financing cash flows, net                           (78)           (2)
    Net increase (decrease) in cash                    23,103       (30,344)
    Cash at beginning of period                        70,559        62,801
                                                       ------        ------
    Cash at end of period                             $93,662       $32,457
                                                      =======       =======

                                              AGILYSYS, INC.
                           RECONCILIATION OF LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS TO
                                              ADJUSTED EBITDA
                                                (UNAUDITED)

    (In
     thousands)                              Three Months Ended               Six Months Ended
                                               September 30,                    September 30,
                                               -------------                    -------------
                                              2011           2010          2011             2010
                                              ----           ----          ----             ----

    Loss from
     continuing
     operations                            $(3,238)       $(4,916)      $(8,678)        $(13,208)
    Plus:
        Interest
         expense,
         net                                   522            261           828              523
        Income tax
         (benefit)
         expense                            (2,806)        (1,143)       (4,557)           3,452
         Depreciation
         and
         amortization
         expense
         (a)                                 3,829       2,549       6,240         5,205
        Other
         expenses
         (income),
         net                                   308           (856)          271           (1,959)
                                               ---           ----           ---           ------
    Adjusted
     EBITDA                                $(1,385)       $(4,105)      $(5,896)         $(5,987)
      Asset
       impairment
       charges                                   -             59             -               59
       Restructuring
       charges                               2,370             10         4,716              403
                                             -----            ---         -----              ---
    Adjusted
     EBITDA
     excluding
     charges                                  $985        $(4,036)      $(1,180)         $(5,525)
                                              ====        =======       =======          =======

    (a) Depreciation and amortization expense excludes
     amortization of deferred financing fees totaling $437 and
     $131 for the
          three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010,
           respectively, and $568 and $262 for the six months ended
          September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively, as such costs are
           already included in interest expense, net.

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