Avid Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVID) today reported revenue of $258.5 million for the three-month period ended December 31, 2007, compared to $239.0 million for the same period in 2006. GAAP net income for the quarter was $3.9 million, or $.09 per diluted share, compared to a GAAP net loss of $52.6 million, or $1.28 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2006.
GAAP net income in the fourth quarter of 2007 includes $13.3 million of amortization, stock-based compensation, restructuring costs, other costs and related tax adjustments. Excluding these items, non-GAAP earnings per diluted share were $.42. For the fourth quarter of 2006, GAAP net income included $75.1 million of impairment charges, amortization, stock-based compensation, restructuring costs and related tax adjustments. Excluding these items, non-GAAP earnings per diluted share were $.54 in the fourth quarter of 2006.
During the fourth quarter, the company’s cash balance increased by $27.2 million to $224.5 million at December 31, 2007 primarily due to operating cash flow.
“Though sales and cash flow were strong, we are disappointed with the lower than expected earnings performance and need to improve our profitability,” said Gary Greenfield, Avid’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “As we continue with the transformation of Avid into a more efficient and customer-focused organization, we are taking a long-term view that we believe will ultimately return the most value to our shareholders.”
Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2007 was $929.6 million, compared to revenue of $910.6 million in 2006. GAAP net loss for 2007 was $8.0 million, or $.19 per share, compared to a GAAP net loss of $42.9 million, or $1.03 per share, for 2006. GAAP net loss for 2007 includes $59.1 million of amortization, stock-based compensation, restructuring costs, other costs and related tax adjustments. Excluding these items, non-GAAP earnings per share were $1.23 per diluted share for 2007. GAAP net loss for 2006 includes $113.9 million of impairment charges, amortization, stock-based compensation, restructuring costs, in-process research and development and related tax adjustments. Excluding these items, non-GAAP earnings per diluted share were $1.67 for 2006.
