10-QPeriod: Q3 FY2015

FAIR ISAAC CORP Quarterly Report for Q3 Ended Jun 30, 2015

Filed July 30, 2015For Securities:FICO

Summary

Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) reported its results for the quarter and nine months ended June 30, 2015. Total revenues increased by 6% for the nine-month period to $606 million, driven by growth in all segments, particularly Scores and Tools. The acquisition of TONBELLER in January 2015 contributed to revenue growth in the Applications segment. Net income for the nine months decreased by 9% to $53.2 million compared to the prior year, primarily due to increased cost of revenues and research & development expenses. The company's cash position remains strong, with $84.4 million in cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2015, and ample capacity under its revolving credit facility to fund operations and strategic initiatives. FICO continues to invest in growth initiatives, including cloud computing and SaaS offerings, and strategic acquisitions. The company also returned capital to shareholders through its stock repurchase program, repurchasing $130.7 million worth of stock in the nine-month period. The company's outlook remains positive, with management expecting continued revenue growth and stable operating expenses as a percentage of revenue in the coming quarters.

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$209.37M
Cost of Revenue$66.20M
Gross Profit$143.16M
R&D Expenses$25.61M
SG&A Expenses$74.64M
Operating Expenses$172.31M
Operating Income$37.05M
Interest Expense$7.36M
Net Income$19.91M
EPS (Basic)$0.64
EPS (Diluted)$0.62
Shares Outstanding (Basic)31.12M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)32.36M

Key Highlights

  • 1Total revenues for the nine months ended June 30, 2015, increased by 6.7% to $606.0 million compared to the same period in the prior year.
  • 2Net income for the nine months ended June 30, 2015, decreased by 9.1% to $53.2 million, impacted by increased operating expenses.
  • 3The acquisition of TONBELLER in January 2015 contributed to revenue growth in the Applications segment.
  • 4The Scores segment showed strong growth, with a 23% revenue increase in the quarter and a 7% increase in the nine-month period, largely driven by the FICO® Score Open Access program and the partnership with Experian.
  • 5The company repurchased $130.7 million of its common stock during the first nine months of fiscal year 2015.
  • 6As of June 30, 2015, FICO had $84.4 million in cash and cash equivalents and $272.0 million in borrowings outstanding under its revolving line of credit.
  • 7Operating expenses, particularly Cost of Revenues and Research & Development, increased significantly in the nine-month period, impacting profitability.

Frequently Asked Questions

For the nine months ended June 30, 2015, FICO reported total revenues of $606.0 million, a 6.7% increase compared to the same period in 2014. Revenue growth was observed across all segments, with notable contributions from the Scores and Applications segments, the latter bolstered by the acquisition of TONBELLER.

Net income for the nine months ended June 30, 2015, was $53.2 million, a decrease of 9.1% compared to the prior year. This decline was influenced by a significant increase in operating expenses, including cost of revenues and research and development, which rose by 14% and 19%, respectively.

FICO completed the acquisition of TONBELLER AG in January 2015, which is expected to enhance its financial crime and compliance solutions. The company also continues to invest in growth areas like cloud computing and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), and expanded its consumer-facing FICO® Score Open Access program.

FICO maintained a strong liquidity position with $84.4 million in cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2015, and had $272.0 million drawn on its $400 million revolving credit facility. The company also actively returned capital to shareholders by repurchasing approximately $130.7 million of its common stock during the first nine months of the fiscal year.