Aspen Technology : Announces Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2021 (Form 8-K)
August 11, 2021 at 04:28 pm EDT
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Aspen Technology Announces Financial Results for the
Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2021
Bedford, Mass. - August 11, 2021 - Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN), a global leader in asset optimization software, today announced financial results for its fourth-quarter and fiscal year 2021 ended June 30, 2021.
'AspenTech finished fiscal 2021 having generated record profitability and free cash flow, with 4.8% annual spend growth in the midst of unprecedented challenges for many of our customers. Our ability to achieve these results reflects the mission-critical role our solutions play in supporting the sustainability and efficiency requirements of our customers across the process and other capital-intensive industries,' said Antonio Pietri, President and Chief Executive Officer of Aspen Technology.
Pietri continued, 'As we enter fiscal 2022, we are optimistic about the long-term opportunity for AspenTech. The need for our customers to operate their assets safely, sustainably, reliably and profitably has never been greater. Our continued focus on innovation, including the recently released aspenONE v12.1 that embeds AI capabilities across our solutions, enables even more value creation by customers. We are confident in our ability to return to double-digit annual spend growth over time as economic conditions and industry budgets normalize.'
Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2021 Recent Business Highlights
•Annual spend, which the company defines as the annualized value of all term license and maintenance contracts at the end of the quarter, was $621 million at the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, which increased 4.8% compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 and 1.9% sequentially.
•AspenTech repurchased approximately 361,000 shares of its common stock for $50 million in fiscal year 2021.
Summary of Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Results
AspenTech's total revenue of $198.0 million included:
•License revenue, which represents the portion of a term license agreement allocated to the initial license, was $145.3 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, compared to $149.9 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020.
•Maintenance revenue, which represents the portion of the term license agreement related to ongoing support and the right to future product enhancements, was $45.6 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, compared to $45.7 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020.
•Services and other revenue was $7.0 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, compared to $6.4 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020.
For the quarter ended June 30, 2021, AspenTech reported income from operations of $105.9 million, compared to income from operations of $116.3 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020.
Net income was $95.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, leading to net income per share of $1.39, compared to net income per share of $1.39 in the same period last fiscal year.
Non-GAAP income from operations was $118.4 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, compared to non-GAAP income from operations of $125.5 million in the same period last fiscal year. Non-GAAP net income was $105.3 million, or $1.53 per share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, compared to non-GAAP net income of $101.8 million, or $1.49 per share, in the same period last fiscal year. These non-GAAP results add back the impact of stock-based compensation expense, amortization of intangibles and acquisition-related fees. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results is presented in the financial tables included in this press release.
AspenTech had cash and cash equivalents of $379.9 million and total borrowings, net of debt issuance costs, of $293.2 million at June 30, 2021.
During the fourth quarter, the company generated $103.2 million in cash flow from operations and $103.7 million in free cash flow. Free cash flow is calculated as net cash provided by operating activities adjusted for the net impact of: purchases of property, equipment and leasehold improvements; payments for capitalized computer software development costs, and other nonrecurring items, such as acquisition-related payments.
Summary of Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Results
AspenTech's total revenue of $709.4 million increased 18.5% from $598.7 million for fiscal year 2020.
•License revenue was $497.5 million, an increase from $388.2 million for fiscal year 2020.
•Maintenance revenue was $185.2 million, an increase from $178.1 million for fiscal year 2020.
•Services and other revenue was $26.7 million, a decrease from $32.4 million for fiscal year 2020.
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, AspenTech reported income from operations of $358.4 million, compared to income from operations of $257.4 million for fiscal year 2020.
Net income was $319.8 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, leading to net income per share of $4.67, compared to net income per share of $3.34 for fiscal year 2020.
Non-GAAP income from operations was $404.3 million for fiscal year 2021, compared to non-GAAP income from operations of $295.6 million for fiscal year 2020. Non-GAAP net income was $356.0 million, or $5.20 per share, for fiscal year 2021, compared to non-GAAP net income of $259.8 million, or $3.78 per share, for fiscal year 2020.
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, the company generated $276.1 million in cash flow from operations and $277.5 million in free cash flow.
Business Outlook
Based on information as of today, August 11, 2021, Aspen Technology is issuing the following guidance for fiscal year 2022:
•Annual spend growth of 5-7% year-over-year
•Free cash flow of $275 to $285 million
•Total bookings of $766 to $819 million
•Total revenue of $702 to $737 million
•GAAP total expense of $386 to $391 million
•Non-GAAP total expense of $341 to $346 million
•GAAP operating income of $316 to $346 million
•Non-GAAP operating income of $361 to $391 million
•GAAP net income of $288 to $314 million
•Non-GAAP net income of $323 to $349 million
•GAAP net income per share of $4.27 to $4.65
•Non-GAAP net income per share of $4.79 to $5.17
These statements are forward-looking and actual results may differ materially. Refer to the Forward-Looking Statements safe harbor below for information on the factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release contains 'non-GAAP financial measures' under the rules of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Non-GAAP financial measures are not based on a comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. This non-GAAP information supplements, and is not intended to represent a measure of performance in accordance with, disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or superior to, financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results is included in the financial tables included in this press release.
Management considers both GAAP and non-GAAP financial results in managing Aspen Technology's business. As the result of adoption of new licensing models, management believes that a number of Aspen Technology's performance indicators based on GAAP, including revenue, gross profit, operating income and net income, should be viewed in conjunction with certain non-GAAP and other business measures in assessing Aspen Technology's performance, growth and financial condition. Accordingly, management utilizes a number of non-GAAP and other business metrics, including the non-GAAP metrics set forth in this press release, to track Aspen Technology's business performance. None of these non-GAAP metrics should be considered as an alternative to any measure of financial performance calculated in accordance with GAAP.
Conference Call and Webcast
Aspen Technology will host a conference call and webcast today, August 11, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Time), to discuss the company's financial results for the fourth-quarter and fiscal year 2021 as well as the company's business outlook. The live dial-in number is (866) 471-3828 or (678) 509-7573, conference ID code 7282409. Interested parties may also listen to a live webcast of the call by logging on to the Investor Relations section of Aspen Technology's website, http://ir.aspentech.com/events-and-presentations, and clicking on the 'webcast' link. A replay of the call will be archived on Aspen Technology's website and will also be available via telephone at (855) 859-2056 or (404) 537-3406, conference ID code 7282409, through August 18, 2021.
About Aspen Technology
Aspen Technology (AspenTech) is a global leader in asset optimization software. Its solutions address complex, industrial environments where it is critical to optimize the asset design, operation and maintenance lifecycle. AspenTech uniquely combines decades of process modelling expertise with artificial intelligence. Its purpose-built software platform automates knowledge work and builds sustainable competitive advantage by delivering high returns over the entire asset lifecycle. As a result, companies in capital-intensive industries can maximize uptime and push the limits of performance, running their assets safer, greener, longer and faster. Visit AspenTech.com to find out more.
Forward-Looking Statements
The third paragraph of this press release as well as the Business Outlook section contain forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may vary significantly from AspenTech's expectations based on a number of risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation: delays or reductions in demand for AspenTech solutions due to the COVID-19 pandemic; AspenTech's failure to increase usage and product adoption of aspenONE offerings or grow the aspenONE APM business, and failure to continue to provide innovative, market-leading solutions; declines in the demand for, or usage of, aspenONE software for any reason, including declines due to adverse changes in the process or other capital-intensive industries and materially reduced industry spending budgets due to the drop in demand for oil due to the COVID-19 pandemic, unfavorable economic and market conditions or a lessening demand in the market for asset process optimization software, including materially reduced industry spending budgets due to the significant drop in oil prices arising from drop in demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic; risks of foreign operations or transacting business with customers outside the United States; risks of competition and other risk factors described from time to time in AspenTech's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AspenTech cannot guarantee any future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. AspenTech expressly disclaims any obligation to update forward-looking statements after the date of this press release.
(Unaudited in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)
June 30, 2021
June 30, 2020
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
379,853
$
287,796
Accounts receivable, net
52,502
56,301
Current contract assets
308,607
291,497
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
12,716
10,884
Prepaid income taxes
14,639
3,962
Total current assets
768,317
650,440
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net
5,610
5,963
Computer software development costs, net
1,461
928
Goodwill
159,852
137,055
Intangible assets, net
44,327
42,851
Non-current contract assets
407,180
318,976
Contract costs
29,056
28,614
Operating lease right-of-use assets
32,539
34,905
Deferred tax assets
2,121
1,735
Other non-current assets
3,537
1,839
Total assets
$
1,454,000
$
1,223,306
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$
4,367
$
3,988
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
50,575
43,556
Current operating lease liabilities
6,751
6,824
Income taxes payable
3,444
1,799
Current borrowings
20,000
135,163
Current deferred revenue
56,393
43,168
Total current liabilities
141,530
234,498
Non-current deferred revenue
11,732
13,913
Deferred income taxes
193,360
179,978
Non-current operating lease liabilities
29,699
33,088
Non-current borrowings, net
273,162
292,369
Other non-current liabilities
3,760
3,107
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)
Series D redeemable convertible preferred stock, $0.10 par value-
Authorized- 367,000 shares as of June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020
Issued and outstanding- none as of June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020
-
-
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.10 par value- Authorized-210,000,000 shares
Issued- 104,543,414 shares at June 30, 2021 and 103,988,707 shares at June 30, 2020
Outstanding- 67,912,160 shares at June 30, 2021 and 67,718,692 shares at June 30, 2020
10,455
10,399
Additional paid-in capital
819,642
769,411
Retained earnings
1,778,133
1,458,330
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
9,026
(5,288)
Treasury stock, at cost-36,631,254 shares of common stock at June 30, 2021 and 36,270,015 shares at June 30, 2020
(1,816,499)
(1,766,499)
Total stockholders' equity
800,757
466,353
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
1,454,000
$
1,223,306
ASPEN TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited in Thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Twelve Months Ended June 30,
2021
2020
2021
2020
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income
$
95,445
$
94,530
$
319,803
$
229,671
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
2,712
2,522
10,257
9,550
Reduction in the carrying amount of right-of-use assets
1,890
2,576
8,927
9,094
Net foreign currency losses (gains)
1,383
(1,128)
3,410
(945)
Stock-based compensation
9,055
7,415
33,644
31,548
Deferred income taxes
5,226
29,617
12,255
28,101
Provision for bad debts
2,916
1,864
9,716
5,255
Other non-cash operating activities
203
202
921
625
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable
(6,247)
3,553
(2,132)
(12,875)
Contract assets, net
(10,199)
(30,413)
(113,737)
(28,084)
Contract costs
(636)
(2,048)
(438)
(3,570)
Lease liabilities
(2,649)
(2,668)
(10,182)
(9,508)
Prepaid expenses, prepaid income taxes, and other assets
(5,883)
(3,087)
(12,842)
(5,288)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, income taxes payable and other liabilities
6,788
(2,608)
(59)
(23,360)
Deferred revenue
3,181
(657)
16,591
13,044
Net cash provided by operating activities
103,185
99,670
276,134
243,258
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, equipment and leasehold improvements
(504)
(167)
(1,237)
(1,278)
Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired
-
-
(16,272)
(74,460)
Payments for equity method investments
(217)
(5)
(1,143)
(324)
Payments for capitalized computer software development costs
(234)
-
(1,129)
(141)
Net cash used in investing activities
(955)
(172)
(19,781)
(76,203)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Issuance of shares of common stock
13,588
3,640
26,096
9,004
Repurchases of common stock
(45,647)
(1,811)
(45,647)
(152,432)
Payments of tax withholding obligations related to restricted stock
(2,453)
(1,921)
(9,172)
(10,167)
Deferred business acquisition payments
(1,229)
-
(1,229)
(4,600)
Proceeds from borrowings
-
-
-
574,163
Repayments of amounts borrowed
(4,000)
(4,000)
(135,182)
(363,000)
Payments of debt issuance costs
-
-
-
(3,533)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
(39,741)
(4,092)
(165,134)
49,435
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
265
218
838
(620)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
62,754
95,624
92,057
215,870
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
317,099
192,172
287,796
71,926
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
379,853
287,796
379,853
287,796
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Income taxes paid, net
12,061
13,174
61,410
39,533
Interest paid
$
731
$
4,198
$
6,403
$
12,444
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash activities:
Change in purchases of property, equipment and leasehold improvements included in accounts payable and accrued expenses
35
(10)
112
(99)
Change in repurchases of common stock included in accounts payable and accrued expenses
4,353
(1,811)
4,353
(2,432)
Lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets
2,012
2,387
3,500
14,013
ASPEN TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Results of Operations and Cash Flows
(Unaudited in Thousands, Except per Share Data)
Three Months Ended June 30,
Twelve Months Ended June 30,
2021
2020
2021
2020
Total expenses
GAAP total expenses (a)
$
92,082
$
85,644
$
350,975
$
341,358
Less:
Stock-based compensation (b)
(9,055)
(7,415)
(33,644)
(31,548)
Amortization of intangibles
(2,040)
(1,831)
(7,697)
(6,572)
Acquisition related fees
(1,385)
-
(4,518)
(78)
Non-GAAP total expenses
$
79,602
$
76,398
$
305,116
$
303,160
Income from operations
GAAP income from operations
$
105,879
$
116,296
$
358,401
$
257,359
Plus:
Stock-based compensation (b)
9,055
7,415
33,644
31,548
Amortization of intangibles
2,040
1,831
7,697
6,572
Acquisition related fees
1,385
-
4,518
78
Non-GAAP income from operations
$
118,359
$
125,542
$
404,260
$
295,557
Net income
GAAP net income
$
95,445
$
94,530
$
319,803
$
229,671
Plus:
Stock-based compensation (b)
9,055
7,415
33,644
31,548
Amortization of intangibles
2,040
1,831
7,697
6,572
Acquisition related fees
1,385
-
4,518
78
Less:
Income tax effect on Non-GAAP items (c)
(2,621)
(1,942)
(9,630)
(8,022)
Non-GAAP net income
$
105,304
$
101,834
$
356,032
$
259,847
Diluted income per share
GAAP diluted income per share
$
1.39
$
1.39
$
4.67
$
3.34
Plus:
Stock-based compensation (b)
0.13
0.11
0.49
0.46
Amortization of intangibles
0.03
0.03
0.11
0.10
Acquisition related fees
0.02
-
0.07
-
Less:
Income tax effect on Non-GAAP items (c)
(0.04)
(0.03)
(0.14)
(0.12)
Non-GAAP diluted income per share
$
1.53
$
1.49
$
5.20
$
3.78
Shares used in computing Non-GAAP diluted income per share
68,612
68,176
68,492
68,727
Three Months Ended June 30,
Twelve Months Ended June 30,
2021
2020
2021
2020
Free Cash Flow
Net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP)
$
103,185
$
99,670
$
276,134
$
243,258
Purchases of property, equipment and leasehold improvements
(504)
(167)
(1,237)
(1,278)
Payments for capitalized computer software development costs
(234)
-
(1,129)
(141)
Acquisition related payments
1,300
-
3,733
1,264
Free cash flow (non-GAAP)
$
103,747
$
99,503
$
277,501
$
243,103
(a) GAAP total expenses
Three Months Ended June 30,
Twelve Months Ended June 30,
2021
2020
2021
2020
Total costs of revenue
$
14,315
$
15,158
$
60,151
$
61,607
Total operating expenses
77,767
70,486
290,824
279,751
GAAP total expenses
$
92,082
$
85,644
$
350,975
$
341,358
(b) Stock-based compensation expense was as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30,
Twelve Months Ended June 30,
2021
2020
2021
2020
Cost of maintenance
$
208
$
337
$
896
$
1,441
Cost of services and other
415
484
1,613
1,961
Selling and marketing
1,912
1,428
6,567
5,656
Research and development
2,472
2,113
8,987
8,306
General and administrative
4,048
3,053
15,581
14,184
Total stock-based compensation
$
9,055
$
7,415
$
33,644
$
31,548
(c) The income tax effect on non-GAAP items for the three and twelve months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, is calculated utilizing the Company's statutory tax rate of 21 percent.
ASPEN TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Reconciliation of Forward-Looking Guidance Range
(Unaudited in Thousands, Except per Share Data)
Twelve Months Ended June 30, 2022 (a)
Range
Low
High
Guidance - Total expenses
GAAP - total expenses
$
386,000
$
391,000
Less:
Stock-based compensation
(36,000)
(36,000)
Amortization of intangibles
(9,000)
(9,000)
Non-GAAP - total expenses
$
341,000
$
346,000
Guidance - Income from operations
GAAP - income from operations
$
316,000
$
346,000
Plus:
Stock-based compensation
36,000
36,000
Amortization of intangibles
9,000
9,000
Non-GAAP - income from operations
361,000
391,000
Guidance - Net income and diluted income per share
GAAP - net income and diluted income per share
$
288,000
$
4.27
$
314,000
$
4.65
Plus:
Stock-based compensation
36,000
36,000
Amortization of intangibles
9,000
9,000
Less:
Income tax effect on Non-GAAP items (a)
(10,000)
(10,000)
Non-GAAP - net income and diluted income per share
$
323,000
$
4.79
$
349,000
$
5.17
Shares used in computing guidance for Non-GAAP diluted income per share
67,500
67,500
Guidance - Free Cash Flow
GAAP - Net cash provided by operating activities
$
278,800
$
288,800
Less:
Purchases of property, equipment and leasehold improvements
(3,000)
(3,000)
Payments for capitalized computer software development costs
(800)
(800)
Free cash flow expectation (non-GAAP)
$
275,000
$
285,000
(a) Rounded amount used, except per share data.
(b) The income tax effect on non-GAAP items for the twelve months ended June 30, 2022 is calculated utilizing the Company's statutory tax rate of 21 percent.
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Aspen Technology, Inc. is a provider of integrated asset optimization software solutions. The Company offers asset optimization software that optimizes asset design, operations, and maintenance in complex industrial environments. The Company's segments include Subscription and Software, and Services and other. The subscription and software segment is engaged in the licensing of process optimization and asset performance management software solutions and associated support services. The services and other segment includes professional services and training. The Company's aspenONE solutions are organized into three suites: engineering; manufacturing and supply chain; and asset performance management (APM). Each product suite powers its artificial intelligence of things (AIoT) products as the foundation of industrial data. Its software applications are offered in three suites: aspenONE Engineering, aspenONE Manufacturing and Supply Chain, and aspenONE Asset Performance Management.