National Research Corporation (NASDAQ:NRCIA) (NASDAQ:NRCIB) today announced results for the fourth quarter and year-end 2016.

Fourth Quarter

  • Net New Sales $7.1 million
  • Revenue up 8% to $28.4 million
  • Net Income declined 3% to $5.7 million

Year-End 2016

  • Net New Sales $24.0 million
  • Revenue up 7% to $109.4 million
  • Net Income increased 17% to $20.5 million

Remarking on Company performance, Michael D. Hays, chief executive officer of National Research Corporation said, “An increasing proportion of our revenue is being derived from more contemporary and innovative products which support our rebranding focused on 'Human understanding'--an aspiration to keep us at the forefront of a dynamic healthcare environment.”

Revenue for the quarter ended December 31, 2016, was $28.4 million, compared to $26.4 million for the same quarter in 2015. Net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2016, was $5.7 million, compared to $5.9 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2015. Diluted earnings per share decreased to $0.13 for Class A shares and $0.80 for Class B shares for the quarter ended December 31, 2016, from $0.14 for Class A shares and $0.84 for Class B shares for the quarter ended December 31, 2015. Combined diluted earnings per share (a non-GAAP measure) decreased to $0.23 for the quarter ended December 31, 2016, from $0.24 for the fourth quarter 2015.

Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2016, was $109.4 million, compared to $102.3 million for the same quarter in 2015. Net income for the year ended December 31, 2016, was $20.5 million, compared to $17.6 million for the year ended 2015. Diluted earnings per share increased to $0.48 for Class A shares and $2.88 for Class B shares for the year ended December 31, 2016, from diluted earnings per share of $0.41 for Class A shares and $2.49 for Class B shares for the year ended December 31, 2015. Combined diluted earnings per share (a non-GAAP measure) increased to $0.83 for the year ended December 31, 2016, from $0.71 for the year ended 2015.            Regarding the Company’s financial performance, Kevin Karas, chief financial officer of National Research Corporation, said, “We continue to see positive results from our focus on revenue growth and expanding our operating income margin. Revenue and total contract value growth rates on a year-to-date basis more than doubled over the prior year and operating income increased by 18%. Net income for the fourth quarter of 2016 was lower than the prior year’s fourth quarter due to the $1.1 million pre-tax gain on the sale of our clinical workflow product in 2015.”

The Company also announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $.10 (ten cents) per Class A share and $.60 (sixty cents) per Class B share payable April 14, 2017, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 31, 2017.

A listen-only simulcast of National Research Corporation’s 2016 fourth quarter conference call will be available online at http://edge.media-server.com/m/p/7gyz3aqq on February 15, 2017, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. The online replay will follow approximately one hour later and continue for 30 days.

For more than 35 years, National Research Corporation has been at the forefront of patient-centered care, helping healthcare providers measure and improve quality and services through analytics that offer a rich understanding of customers’ experiences, preferences, risks and behaviors across the healthcare continuum.             The information discussed within this release includes financial results and projections that are in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). In addition, certain non-GAAP financial measures have been provided that calculate combined earnings per share based on combined Class A and Class B shares and share equivalents outstanding, respectively. The non-GAAP measures should be read in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures and should be considered in addition to, and not as an alternative or substitute for, the measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Please note that the Company’s non-GAAP measures may be different than those used by other companies.  The additional non-GAAP financial information the Company presents should be considered in conjunction with, and not as a substitute for, the Company’s financial information presented in accordance with GAAP.  The non-GAAP financial measures are provided in an effort to provide information that investors may deem relevant to evaluate results from the company's core business operations and to compare the company's performance with prior periods.  The company uses both GAAP and these non-GAAP financial measures for evaluating comparable financial performance against prior periods. 

This press release includes “forward-looking” statements related to the Company that can generally be identified as describing the Company’s future plans, objectives or goals.  Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those currently anticipated.  These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  For further information about the factors that could affect the Company’s future results, please see the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

NATIONAL RESEARCH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
  Three months ended    December  31,   Twelve months ended   December 31,  
    2016       2015   2016       2015  
                             
Revenue $ 28,368     $ 26,365   $ 109,384     $ 102,343  
                             
Operating expenses:                            
Direct expenses   11,836       11,365     45,577       44,610  
Selling, general and administrative   6,619       6,294     28,385       27,177  
Depreciation and amortization   1,079       1,000     4,225       4,109  
Total operating expenses   19,534       18,659     78,187       75,896  
                             
Operating income   8,834       7,706     31,197       26,447  
                             
Other income (expense):                            
Interest income   13       14     47       60  
Interest expense   (31 )     (48 )   (190 )     (220 )
Other, net   189       1,096     302       1,073  
                             
Total other income (expense)   171       1,062     159       913  
                             
Income before income taxes   9,005       8,768     31,356       27,360  
                             
Provision for income taxes   3,280       2,841     10,838       9,750  
                             
Net income $ 5,725     $ 5,927   $ 20,518     $ 17,610  
                             
Earnings Per Share of Common Stock:                            
Basic Earnings Per Share:                            
Class A $ 0.14     $ 0.14   $ 0.49     $ 0.42  
Class B $ 0.82     $ 0.85   $ 2.93     $ 2.52  
Diluted Earnings Per Share:                            
Class A $ 0.13     $ 0.14   $ 0.48     $ 0.41  
Class B $ 0.80     $ 0.84   $ 2.88     $ 2.49  
                             
Weighted average shares and share equivalents outstanding                            
Class A - basic   20,717       20,656     20,713       20,741  
Class B - basic   3,511       3,478     3,505       3,478  
Class A - diluted   21,118       20,936     21,037       20,981  
Class B - diluted   3,569       3,523     3,560       3,522  

 

NATIONAL RESEARCH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts and par value)
 
  Dec. 31,      Dec. 31,  
  2016      2015  
           
ASSETS
Current Assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents $ 33,021     $ 42,145  
Accounts receivable, net 10,864     9,808  
Income taxes receivable 14     157  
Other current assets 3,166     2,951  
Total Current Assets 47,065     55,061  
           
Property and equipment, net 11,806     11,125  
Goodwill 57,861     57,792  
Other, net 3,892     4,071  
Total Assets $ 120,624     $ 128,049  
           
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
           
Current Liabilities:          
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 3,916     $ 3,394  
Deferred revenue 15,497     14,843  
Accrued compensation 4,543     4,391  
Dividends payable 4,213     18,440  
Income taxes payable 662     701  
Notes payable 2,683     2,402  
Total Current Liabilities 31,514     44,171  
           
Non-Current Liabilities 6,304     9,656  
           
Total Liabilities 37,818     53,827  
           
Shareholders’ Equity:          
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 2,000,000 shares, none issued --     --  
Class A Common stock, $0.001 par value; authorized 60,000,000 shares, issued 25,656,760 in 2016 and 25,592,812 in 2015, outstanding 20,891,069 in 2016 and 20,848,168 in 2015 26     26  
Class B Common stock, $0.001 par value; authorized 80,000,000 shares, issued 4,308,875 in 2016 and 4,271,413 in 2015, outstanding 3,539,931 in 2016 and 3,510,150 in 2015 4     4  
Additional paid-in capital 46,725     44,103  
Retained earnings 71,507     65,313  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (2,626 )   (2,995 )
Treasury stock (32,830 )   (32,229 )
Total Shareholders’ Equity 82,806     74,222  
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity $ 120,624     $ 128,049  

NATIONAL RESEARCH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
Unaudited Non-GAAP Combined Earnings Per Share Schedule
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
  Three months ended    December  31,   Twelve months ended   December 31,    
  2016   2015   2016   2015
               
Combined Earnings Per Share        
Basic Earnings Per Share $ 0.23   $ 0.24   $ 0.84   $ 0.72
Diluted Earnings Per Share $ 0.23   $ 0.24   $ 0.83   $ 0.71
                 
Combined weighted average shares and share equivalents outstanding                
Combined - Basic 24,228   24,134   24,218   24,219
Combined - Diluted 24,687   24,459   24,597   24,503

 

Contact:
Kevin R. Karas   
Chief Financial Officer
402-475-2525

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