Geac Computer (NASDAQ:GEAC) released fiscal-year 2005 earnings on June 22.
- Net earnings in both FY 2004 and 2005 affected by "release of reserves and valuation allowances" with an impact on tax rates.
(Figures in thousands, except per-share data)
Income Statement Highlights
| Avg. Est. | 2005 | 2004 | % Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | $440,000 | $444,392 | $445,272 | -0.2% |
| Net Profit | -- | $77,024 | $57,166 | +34.7% |
| EPS | $0.86 | $0.87 | $0.66 | +31.8% |
Balance Sheet Highlights
| Assets | 2005 | 2004 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash+ ST Investments | $188,242 | $112,550 | +67.3% |
| Accounts Rec. | $56,853 | $55,837 | +1.8% |
| Liabilities | |||
| Long-Term Debt | $4,630 | $4,550 | +1.8% |
| Accounts Payable | $73,373 | $79,691 | -7.9% |
Margin Checkup
| 2005 | 2004 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 63.92% | 60.68% | +3.24% |
| Operating Margin | 18.94% | 16.22% | +2.72% |
| Net Margin | 17.33% | 12.84% | +4.49% |
Cash Flow Highlights
| 2005 | 2004 | % Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash From Operations | $79,956 | $66,586 | +20.1% |
| Capital Expenditures* | $3,417 | $43,054 | -92.1% |
| Free Cash Flow* | $76,539 | $23,532 | +225.3% |
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