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(PR NEWSWIRE) Cysive(TM) Achieves Record Revenue Growth On High Demand for Cysive(TM) Achieves Record Revenue Growth On High Demand for Services and Strong Repeat Business Delivers $0.06 Earnings per Share and a 182% Increase in Revenues RESTON, Va., Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Cysive, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYSV), premier builders of e-business architectures, today announced results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 1999. For the third quarter of 1999, revenue totaled $7.3 million, a 182% increase from the same period a year ago. In the third quarter, revenue increased 39% over $5.2 million for the second quarter of 1999. Operating income for the third quarter of 1999 was $862,000, representing an operating margin of 12%. This figure is compared to operating income of $374,000 for the third quarter a year ago and operating income of $1.2 million (excluding a $13.3 million non-cash stock compensation charge) for the second quarter of 1999. Pre-tax net income for the quarter was $873,000 or $0.06 per diluted share. This is compared to pre-tax net income of $381,000 for the third quarter a year ago, or $0.05 per diluted share, and pre-tax net income of $1.2 million, or $0.10 per diluted share for the second quarter of 1999 (excluding the stock compensation charge). "Cysive has emerged as a trusted brand for building reliable, scalable e- business systems, which is reflected in our growth this quarter," commented Nelson A. Carbonell, President and Chief Executive Officer. "In particular, 71% of our revenues were generated from repeat business. Our clients recognize the value of Cysive's highly complex technology solutions and have built long-term relationships with us to help them stay out in front of the pack." "Our ability to attract and retain the most experienced professionals in the field has been instrumental to our development. This quarter, our number of billable software engineers increased to 79, an increase of 36% over the second quarter of this year, and voluntary turnover remained among the lowest in the industry -- zero for the third quarter. This has resulted in reduced costs, increased efficiencies and the highest quality on each project," Carbonell added. "As premier builders of e-business architectures, we remain focused on delivering the highest quality product to existing and new customers as demand grows. Looking forward, we are dedicated to the execution of our stated strategies of building the Cysive brand, enhancing our geographic presence, and continuing the development and deployment of advanced Internet solutions for business leaders," Carbonell concluded. For the nine months ended September 30, 1999, the Company recorded revenue of $16.7 million compared to $5.8 million for the first nine months in the previous year. Operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 was $2.7 million (excluding the stock compensation charge) compared to an operating income of $77,000 in the previous year. Net income during the nine month period was $2.7 million, or $0.22 per diluted share (excluding the stock compensation charge). This is compared to a net income in the first nine months of 1998 of $100,000 or $0.01 per diluted share. In October 1999, Cysive raised over $51 million in an initial public offering of common stock. About Cysive(TM) Combining an experienced and highly skilled development staff with the use of cutting-edge technologies, Cysive has established itself as a leading builder of custom e-business systems for Global 2000 customers - including AT&T, Cisco Systems, Classified Ventures (cars.com), DaimlerChrysler, First Union and Qualcomm. Cysive's track record for quality and reliability is unmatched in the e-business industry. Cysive is headquartered in Reston, Va. with additional offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas and Mountain View, Calif. Cysive can be found on the Internet at www.cysive.com. "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this press release regarding Cysive's business which are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward- looking statements, see "Risk Factors" in the Company's prospectus dated October 15, 1999. - Tables to Follow - Cysive, Inc. Statement of Operations (In thousands except share and per share amounts) (Unaudited) Three months ended Nine months ended September 30, September 30, 1998 1999 1998 1999 Revenues $2,585 $7,282 $5,778 $16,706 Gross profit 1,617 4,738 3,001 10,691 Operating expenses: General and administrative 729 2,201 1,738 4,619 Sales and marketing 486 1,647 1,158 3,370 Stock compensation 28 28 28 13,312 Total operating expenses 1,243 3,876 2,924 21,301 Operating income 374 862 77 2,656* Operating income (loss) 374 862 77 (10,610) Pre-tax net income $381 $873 $100 $2,692* Pre-tax net income (loss) $381 $873 $100 ($10,574) Basic earnings per share $0.06 $0.11 $ 0.01 $0.33* Basic earnings (loss) per share $0.06 $0.11 $ 0.01 ($1.30) Weighted average shares outstanding 6,777,000 8,127,000 6,777,000 8,127,000 Diluted earnings per share $0.05 $0.06 $0.01 $0.22* Diluted earnings (loss) per share $0.05 $0.06 $0.01 ($1.30) Weighted average shares and common equivalent shares outstanding 8,030,528 13,618,277 7,996,407 8,127,000 * Excluding the non-cash stock compensation charge of $13.3 million. The Company was an S-Corporation through September 30, 1999, therefore there is no provision for corporate income taxes. Net income and earnings per share information are on a pre-tax basis SOURCE Cysive, Inc. -0- 11/10/1999 /CONTACT: John R. Lund, CFO, or for Press: Penny Karas, both of Cysive, Inc., 703-810-2562, or Katherine Mittelbusher, or for Press: Eileen King, both of Morgen Walke Associates, 212-850-5600, for Cysive, Inc./ (CYSV) CO: Cysive, Inc. ST: Virginia IN: CPR MLM SU: ERN |