PUMA TECHNOLOGY, INC. ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2000 OPERATING RESULTS SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov 23, 1999 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Puma Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: PUMA) announced the results of its first fiscal quarter of 2000 ended October 31, 1999. Revenue for the quarter increased 42% to $6,278,000 as compared to $4,412,000 reported in the first fiscal quarter of 1999. Pro-forma diluted earnings per share was $.09 compared to a pro-forma loss per share of ($.07) reported in the first quarter of fiscal 1999. The $.09 pro-forma diluted earnings per share generated in the first quarter of fiscal 2000 excludes a one-time charge of $4,218,000 for in-process research and development in conjunction with the acquisition of ProxiNet. Reported diluted loss per share including this charge was $(.21). Reported diluted loss per share for the first fiscal quarter of 1999 was $(.13) and included a restructure charge of $768,000. "Our fiscal Q1 results reflect strong revenue growth in the Company's core businesses," said Bradley A. Rowe, president and CEO of Puma. "We also completed the acquisition of ProxiNet during the same quarter. The ProxiNet merger positions the Company to provide Internet-based mobile connectivity solutions for a wide range of Web enabled phones and other handheld devices, while also addressing the needs of Internet service providers, wireless service providers, E-commerce portals and major corporations. We also plan to offer our products and services directly to consumers, as demonstrated in our recent announcement of Intellisync.com." The forward looking statements above in this news release related to the Company's plans for the ProxiNet(TM) technology and Intellisync.com are based on current expectations and beliefs and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include uncertainties related to the integration of the ProxiNet technology and operations, the timely introduction, availability and acceptance of new products and upgrades, the impact of competitive products and pricing, consummation of binding agreements with prospective business partners, as well as additional risk factors, as discussed in the "Risk Factors" section of Puma Technology's Annual report on Form 10-K dated July 31, 1999 and Puma Technology's quarterly reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Puma Technology disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this press release. NOTE: Puma Technology, the Puma Technology logo, Intellisync and ProxiNet are trademarks of Puma Technology, Inc. which may be registered in some jurisdictions. All other marks are owned by their respective owners. PUMA TECHNOLOGY, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited) PRO FORMA EXCLUDES IPR&D AND RESTRUCTURE THREE MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1999 1998 Revenue $6,278 $4,412 Cost of revenue 605 685 Gross profit 5,673 3,727 Operating expenses: Research and development 2,202 3,099 Sales and marketing 2,307 1,850 General and administrative 777 804 Total operating expenses 5,286 5,753 Operating income/(loss) 387 (2,026) Interest and other income, net 1,237 1,392 Income/(loss) before income taxes 1,624 (634) Provision for income taxes (192) (204) Net income/(loss) $1,432 $(838) Net income/(loss) per share: Basic $0.11 $(0.07) Diluted $0.09 $(0.07) Shares used in per share calculation: Basic 13,435 12,557 Diluted 15,307 12,557 PUMA TECHNOLOGY, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited) THREE MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1999 1998 Revenue $6,278 $4,412 Cost of revenue 605 685 Gross profit 5,673 3,727 Operating expenses: Research and development 2,202 3,099 Sales and marketing 2,307 1,850 General and administrative 777 804 In-process research and development 4,218 -- Restructure -- 768 Total operating expenses 9,504 6,521 Operating income/(loss) (3,831) (2,794) Interest and other income, net 1,237 1,392 Income/(loss) before income taxes (2,594) (1,402) Provision for income taxes (192) (204) Net income/(loss) $(2,786) $(1,606) Net income/(loss) per share: Basic $(0.21) $(0.13) Diluted $(0.21) $(0.13) Shares used in per share calculation: Basic 13,435 12,557 Diluted 13,435 12,557 PUMA TECHNOLOGY, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (in thousands) (unaudited) OCTOBER 31, JULY 31, 1999 1999 ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $9,953 $13,461 Short-term investments 14,918 11,877 Accounts receivable, net 3,993 3,027 Inventories 399 258 Other current assets 1,514 450 Total current assets 30,777 29,073 Property and equipment, net 2,654 2,580 Other assets 14,037 1,590 TOTAL ASSETS $47,468 $33,243 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $1,162 $723 Accrued liabilities 3,292 2,220 Deferred revenue 4,061 3,737 Total current liabilities 8,515 6,680 Total liabilities 8,515 6,680 Stockholders' equity: Common stock, $0.001 par value; 15,289 and 13,335 shares issued and outstanding at October 31, 1999 and July 31, 1999, respectively 15 13 Additional paid-in capital 50,303 35,342 Receivable from stockholders (429) (428) Deferred stock compensation (18) (25) Other comprehensive income (loss) 1,084 877 Accumulated deficit (12,002) (9,216) Total stockholders' equity 38,953 26,563 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $47,468 $33,243 SOURCE Puma Technology, Inc. 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