UNISYS CORPORATION - Final Results

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     Unisys Announces Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2014 Financial ResultsBLUE BELL, Pennsylvania, Jan. 29, 2015 --4Q 2014 vs. 4Q 2013:  * Revenue declines 9% (6% on a constant currency basis(1))  * U.S. and Canada revenue grew 6%  * Net income of $61.8 million vs. $117.4 million in 4Q 2013  * Diluted EPS of $1.24 vs. $2.37 in 4Q 2013  * Non-GAAP diluted EPS(2) of $1.60 vs. $2.82 in 4Q 2013Full-year 2014 vs. full-year 2013:  * Revenue declines 3% (2% in constant currency)  * U.S. and Canada revenue grew 1%  * Net income of $44.0 million vs. $92.3 million for FY 2013  * Diluted EPS of $0.89 vs. $2.08 for FY 2013  * Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.36 vs. $3.87 for FY 2013Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) today reported fourth-quarter 2014 net income of$61.8 million or $1.24 per diluted share, including $18.1 million of pensionexpense. Excluding pension expense, non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was$1.60. In the comparable period in 2013, the company reported diluted earningsper share of $2.37, and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $2.82.Fourth-quarter 2014 revenue declined 9% to $906 million from $996 million inthe fourth quarter of 2013. On a constant currency basis, fourth-quarter 2014revenue declined 6%.For the full year of 2014, Unisys reported net income of $44.0 million, or$0.89 per diluted share, which included $73.2 million of pension expense.Excluding pension expense, non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was $2.36. Inthe comparable period in 2013, the company reported earnings of $2.08 perdiluted share, and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $3.87. Full-year 2014revenue declined 3% to $3.36 billion from $3.46 billion in 2013. On a constantcurrency basis, full-year 2014 revenue declined 2%."Our U.S. & Canada team, particularly our US Federal group, posted stronggrowth in the quarter, balancing weakness in some global markets," said PeterAltabef who joined the company as President and CEO on January 1, 2015.Fourth-Quarter Company and Business Segment HighlightsServices revenue represented 80% of the company's fourth-quarter 2014 total anddeclined 11%, reflecting declines in outsourcing, systems integration, andinfrastructure services. On a constant currency basis, fourth quarter 2014services revenue declined 8%. As a result of the lower revenue, fourth-quarterservices gross profit margin declined to 17.5% from 21.9% a year ago. Servicesoperating profit margin declined to 3.9% from 9.8%. Services backlog atDecember 31, 2014 was $4.8 billion, unchanged from the prior year.Technology revenue grew 1% from the prior-year fourth quarter or 3% on aconstant currency basis. Fourth-quarter 2014 technology gross profit margin was60.4% versus 61.4% a year ago. Technology operating profit margin was 36.3%compared to 40.6%. This reflected the impact of higher investments in growthprograms.The company reported an overall fourth-quarter 2014 gross profit margin of27.0% versus 31.7% in the year-ago quarter. Operating expenses (SG&A and R&Dexpenses) increased 2% from the year-ago period, reflecting increasedinvestments in growth programs. The company reported a fourth-quarter 2014operating profit of $82.4 million, or 9.1% of revenue, compared tofourth-quarter 2013 operating profit of $155.9 million, or 15.7% of revenue.From a geographic perspective, U.S and Canada revenue grew 6% in the fourthquarter driven by growth in the company's U.S. Federal business. Internationalrevenue declined 18% in the fourth quarter (14% on a constant currency basis)as growth in Latin America was offset by revenue declines in EMEA andAsia-Pacific.Cash Flow and Balance Sheet HighlightsIn the fourth quarter of 2014, Unisys generated $106 million of cash fromoperations, including $22 million of pension contributions. In the fourthquarter of 2013, the company generated $141 million of cash from operations,including $45 million of pension contributions. Capital expenditures in thefourth quarter of 2014 were $69 million compared with $48 million in theyear-ago quarter. The company generated $37 million of free cash flow(3) in thefourth quarter of 2014 compared with free cash flow of $93 million in thefourth quarter of 2013. Free cash flow before pension contributions was $59million in the fourth quarter of 2014 and $138 million in the year-ago quarter.Unisys made a total of $183 million in pension contributions in 2014 comparedto $147 million of pension contributions in 2013. For the full year of 2014,the company generated free cash flow before pension contributions of $92million compared to $183 million in 2013.At December 31, 2014, the company reported a cash balance of $494 million andtotal debt of $224 million.Non-GAAP InformationUnisys reports its results in accordance with Generally Accepted AccountingPrinciples (GAAP) in the United States. However, in an effort to provideinvestors with additional perspective regarding the company's results asdetermined by GAAP, the company also discusses, in its earnings press releaseand/or earnings presentation materials, non-GAAP information which managementbelieves provides useful information to investors. Our management usessupplemental non-GAAP financial measures internally to understand, manage andevaluate our business and assess operational alternatives. These non-GAAPmeasures may include non-GAAP diluted earnings per share, free cash flow, andconstant currency.Our non-GAAP measures are not intended to be considered in isolation or assubstitutes for results determined in accordance with GAAP and should be readonly in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared inaccordance with GAAP. (See GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliations attached.)(1) Constant currency - The company refers to growth rates at constant currencyor adjusting for currency so that the business results can be viewed withoutthe impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates to facilitatecomparisons of the company's business performance from one period to another.Constant currency for revenue is calculated by retranslating current and priorperiod results at a consistent rate. This approach is based on the pricingcurrency for each country which is typically the functional currency.Generally, when the dollar either strengthens or weakens against othercurrencies, the growth at constant currency rates will be higher or lower,respectively, than growth reported at actual exchange rates.(2) Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share - The company recorded pension expenseof $18.1 million and $23.2 million during the fourth quarters of 2014 and 2013,respectively. For the full years of 2014 and 2013, Unisys recorded pensionexpense of $73.2 million and $90.0 million, respectively. In an effort toprovide investors with a perspective on the company's earnings without thesecharges, they are excluded from the non-GAAP diluted earnings per sharecalculations.(3) Free cash flow - To better understand the trends in our business, webelieve that it is helpful to present free cash flow, which we define as cashflow from operations less capital expenditures. Management believes thismeasure gives investors an additional perspective on cash flow from operatingactivities in excess of amounts required for reinvestment. Because of thesignificance of the company's pension funding obligations, free cash flowbefore pension funding is also provided.Conference CallUnisys will hold a conference call today at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discussits results. The listen-only Webcast, as well as the accompanying presentationmaterials, can be accessed on the Unisys Investor Web site at www.unisys.com/investor. Following the call, an audio replay of the Webcast, and accompanyingpresentation materials, can be accessed through the same link.About UnisysUnisys is a global information technology company that solves complex ITchallenges at the intersection of modern and mission critical. We work withmany of the world's largest companies and government organizations to secureand keep their mission-critical operations running at peak performance;streamline and transform their data centers; enhance support to their end usersand constituents; and modernize their enterprise applications. We do this whileprotecting and building on their legacy IT investments. Our offerings includeoutsourcing and managed services, systems integration and consulting services,high-end server technology, cybersecurity and cloud management software, andmaintenance and support services. Unisys has more than 20,000 employees servingclients around the world. For more information, visit http://www.unisys.com/.Forward-Looking StatementsAny statements contained in this release that are not historical facts areforward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities LitigationReform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to,any projections of earnings, revenues, or other financial items; any statementsof the company's plans, strategies or objectives for future operations;statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; and anystatements of belief or expectation. All forward-looking statements rely onassumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could causeactual results to differ materially from expectations. Risks and uncertaintiesthat could affect the company's future results include the company's ability toeffectively anticipate and respond to volatility and rapid technological changein its industry; the company's ability to drive profitable growth in consultingand systems integration; the company's ability to profitably grow itsoutsourcing business; the company's ability to maintain and grow its technologybusiness; the potential adverse effects of aggressive competition in theinformation services and technology marketplace; the company's ability toretain significant clients; the risks that the company's contracts may not beas profitable as expected or provide the expected level of revenues and thatcontracts with U.S. governmental agencies may subject it to audits, criminalpenalties, sanctions and other expenses and fines; the risk that the companymay face damage to its reputation or legal liability if its clients are notsatisfied with its services or products; the performance and capabilities ofthird parties with whom the company has commercial relationships; the company'sability to attract, motivate and retain experienced and knowledgeable personnelin key positions; the company's significant pension obligations and potentialrequirements to make significant cash contributions to its defined benefitpension plans; the company's ability to continue to simplify its operations andprovide services more cost efficiently; the adverse effects of global economicconditions; the risk that breaches of data security could expose the company tolegal liability and could harm its business and reputation; the risks of doingbusiness internationally when more than half of the company's revenue isderived from international operations; the company's ability to access capitaland credit markets to address its liquidity needs; the potential forintellectual property infringement claims to be asserted against the company orits clients; the possibility that pending litigation could affect the company'sresults of operations or cash flow; the business and financial risk inimplementing future dispositions or acquisitions; and the company'sconsideration of all available information following the end of the year andbefore the filing of the Form 10-K and the possible impact of this subsequentevent information on its financial statements for the reporting period.Additional discussion of factors that could affect the company's future resultsis contained in its periodic filings with the Securities and ExchangeCommission. The company assumes no obligation to update any forward-lookingstatements.RELEASE NO.: 0129/9307Unisys is a registered trademark of Unisys Corporation. Any other brand andproducts referenced herein is acknowledged to be a trademark or registeredtrademark of its respective holder.                                 UNISYS CORPORATION                        CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME                                   (Unaudited)                         (Millions, except per share data)                                         Three Months         Year                                      Ended December 31  Ended December 31                                      2014      2013     2014      2013Revenue  Services                            $720.9    $813.4   $2,887.7  $2,996.1  Technology                          184.9     182.5    468.7     460.4                                      905.8     995.9    3,356.4   3,456.5Costs and expenses  Cost of revenue:    Services                          593.2     608.4    2,394.2   2,405.5    Technology                        67.9      72.1     184.4     202.6                                      661.1     680.5    2,578.6   2,608.1Selling, general and administrative   144.0     140.6    554.1     559.4Research and development              18.3      18.9     68.8      69.5                                      823.4     840.0    3,201.5   3,237.0Operating profit                      82.4      155.9    154.9     219.5Interest expense                      2.6       2.2      9.2       9.9Other income (expense), net           8.8       (1.3)    (0.2)     9.8Income before income taxes            88.6      152.4    145.5     219.4Provision for income taxes            23.9      28.2     86.2      99.3Consolidated net income               64.7      124.2    59.3      120.1Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests             2.9       2.7      12.6      11.6Net Income attributable to Unisys Corporation                          61.8      121.5    46.7      108.5Preferred stock dividend              -         4.1      2.7       16.2Net income attributable to Unisys Corporation common shareholders      $61.8     $117.4   $44.0     $92.3Earnings per common share  attributable to Unisys Corporation   Basic                              $   1.24  $  2.67  $  .89    $  2.10   Diluted                            $   1.24  $  2.37  $  .89    $  2.08Shares used in the per share  computations (thousands):      Basic                           49,689    43,947   49,280    43,899      Diluted                         49,948    51,319   49,584    44,347                                    UNISYS CORPORATION                                     SEGMENT RESULTS                                       (Unaudited)                                        (Millions)                           Total    Eliminations   Services  TechnologyThree Months EndedDecember 31, 2014Customer revenue         $905.8                   $720.9     $184.9Intersegment                       ($53.5)        0.1        53.4Total revenue            $905.8    ($53.5)        $721.0     $238.3Gross profit percent     27.0%                    17.5%      60.4%Operating profit percent 9.1%                     3.9%       36.3%Three Months EndedDecember 31, 2013Customer revenue         $995.9                   $813.4     $182.5Intersegment                       ($66.0)        0.4        65.6Total revenue            $995.9    ($66.0)        $813.8     $248.1Gross profit percent     31.7%                    21.9%      61.4%Operating profit percent 15.7%                    9.8%       40.6%Year EndedDecember 31, 2014Customer revenue         $3,356.4                 $2,887.7   $468.7Intersegment                       ($112.3)       0.4        111.9Total revenue            $3,356.4  ($112.3)       $2,888.1   $580.6Gross profit percent     23.2%                    17.5%      56.3%Operating profit percent 4.6%                     4.2%       19.1%Year EndedDecember 31, 2013Customer revenue         $3,456.5                 $2,996.1   $460.4Intersegment                       ($122.5)       1.7        120.8Total revenue            $3,456.5  ($122.5)       $2,997.8   $581.2Gross profit percent     24.5%                    19.7%      53.9%Operating profit percent 6.4%                     6.2%       21.1%                                   UNISYS CORPORATION                              CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS                                      (Unaudited)                                      (Millions)                                                December 31,  December 31,                                                   2014          2013AssetsCurrent assetsCash and cash equivalents                       $494.3        $639.8Accounts and notes receivable, net              619.3         683.1Inventories      Parts and finished equipment              22.2          32.8      Work in process and materials             24.5          22.3Deferred income taxes                           16.4          24.1Prepaid expense and other current assets        140.6         138.7Total                                           1,317.3       1,540.8Properties                                      1,059.4       1,095.5Less accumulated depreciation and amortization  890.7         920.8Properties, net                                 168.7         174.7Outsourcing assets, net                         150.9         115.5Marketable software, net                        144.1         129.1Prepaid postretirement assets                   19.9          83.7Deferred income taxes                           154.6         112.3Goodwill                                        183.9         188.7Other long-term assets                          209.3         165.2Total                                           $2,348.7      $2,510.0Liabilities and deficitCurrent liabilitiesCurrent maturities of long-term debt            $1.8          $0.0Accounts payable                                262.5         246.7Deferred revenue                                348.3         402.4Other accrued liabilities                       385.1         375.7Total                                           997.7         1,024.8Long-term debt                                  222.2         210.0Long-term postretirement liabilities            2,369.9       1,697.2Long-term deferred revenue                      119.5         122.7Other long-term liabilities                     91.8          119.2Commitments and contingenciesTotal deficit                                   (1,452.4)     (663.9)Total                                           $2,348.7      $2,510.0                                   UNISYS CORPORATION                          CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS                                       (Unaudited)                                        (Millions)                                                           Year Ended                                                           December 31                                                          2014       2013Cash flows from operating activitiesConsolidated net income                                   $59.3      $120.1Add (deduct) items to reconcile consolidated net     income to net cash provided by operating     activities:Foreign currency transaction loss                         7.4        6.5Employee stock compensation                               10.4       12.5Depreciation and amortization of properties               52.0       46.7Depreciation and amortization of outsourcing assets       58.1       53.5Amortization of marketable software                       58.5       59.4Other non-cash operating activities                       7.8        (0.6)Disposals of capital assets                               1.8        2.0(Gain) loss on sale of business                           (0.7)      1.5Pension contributions                                     (183.4)    (147.2)Pension expense                                           73.8       93.5Decrease in deferred income taxes, net                    24.8       29.4Increase in receivables, net                              (14.3)     (63.5)Decrease (increase) in inventories                        6.3        (6.5)Increase in accounts payable and other accrued liabilities                                              14.4       1.9Decrease  in other liabilities                            (31.1)     (5.3)Increase in other assets                                  (23.7)     (16.5)Net cash provided by operating activities                 121.4      187.4Cash flows from investing activities     Proceeds from investments                            5,654.0    5,315.9     Purchases of investments                             (5,640.3)  (5,325.8)     Investment in marketable software                    (73.6)     (64.3)     Capital additions of properties                      (53.3)     (47.2)     Capital additions of outsourcing assets              (85.9)     (39.9)     Other                                                3.8        (1.4)Net cash used for investing activities                    (195.3)    (162.7)Cash flows from financing activities     Purchases of common stock                            (35.7)     (11.7)     Dividends paid on preferred shares                   (4.0)      (16.2)     Proceeds from exercise of stock options              3.4        4.9     Financing fees                                       (0.6)      -Net cash used for financing activities                    (36.9)     (23.0)Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents                                         (34.7)     (17.5)Decrease in cash and cash equivalents                     (145.5)    (15.8)Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period            639.8      655.6Cash and cash equivalents, end of period                  $494.3     $639.8                                          (1)                                  UNISYS CORPORATION                RECONCILIATION OF SELECTED GAAP MEASURES TO NON-GAAP MEASURES                                      (Unaudited)                        (Millions, except per share data)                                             Three Months         Year                                            Ended December    Ended December                                                  31               31                                            2014     2013     2014     2013GAAP net income  attributable to Unisys Corporation  common shareholders                       $61.8    $117.4   $44.0    $92.3Pension expense, net of tax                 18.1     23.2     73.2     90.0Non-GAAP net income  attributable to Unisys Corporation  common shareholders                       79.9     140.6    117.2    182.3Add preferred stock dividend                0.0      4.1      2.7      16.2Non-GAAP net income  attributable to Unisys Corporation  for diluted earnings per share            $79.9    $144.7   $119.9   $198.5Weighted average shares (thousands)         49,689   43,947   49,280   43,899Plus incremental shares from assumedconversion: Employee stock plans                       259      459      304      448 Preferred stock                            0        6,913    1,172    6,913GAAP adjusted weighted average shares       49,948   51,319   50,756   51,260Diluted earnings per shareGAAP basisGAAP net income  attributable to Unisys Corporation  for diluted earnings per share            $61.8    $121.5   $44.0    $92.3Divided by adjusted weighted average shares 49,948   51,319   49,584   44,347GAAP earnings per diluted share             $ 1.24   $ 2.37    $ .89   $ 2.08Non-GAAP basisNon-GAAP net income  attributable to Unisys Corporation  for diluted earnings per share            $79.9    $144.7   $119.9   $198.5Divided by Non-GAAP adjusted weightedaverage shares                              49,948   51,319   50,756   51,260Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share         $ 1.60   $ 2.82   $ 2.36   $ 3.87                           (2)                    UNISYS CORPORATION              RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP                      (Unaudited)                       (Millions)FREE CASH FLOW                                  Three Months                  Year                                 Ended December 31         Ended December 31                                 2014    2013              2014    2013Cash provided by operations      $105.5  $141.2            $121.4  $187.4Additions to marketable software                        (17.5)  (17.0)            (73.6)  (64.3)Additions to properties          (11.4)  (21.1)            (53.3)  (47.2)Additions to outsourcing assets  (40.0)  (10.3)            (85.9)  (39.9)Free cash flow                   36.6    92.8              (91.4)  36.0Pension funding                  22.1    45.6              183.4   147.2Free cash flow before pension funding                 $58.7   $138.4            $92.0   $183.2CONTACT: Investor Contact: Niels Christensen, 215-986-6651,[email protected] or Media Contact: Jim Kerr, 215-986-5795,[email protected]