TAMPA , Fla., Oct. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Imaging Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: GISX) today announced record revenues, operating income, net income and earnings per share for its fiscal second quarter ended September 30, 2006 . Highlights of the quarter include:

     * Revenues increased 10.4 percent to $285.8 million.
     * Automated office equipment, primarily copiers, continued to post
       positive internal revenue growth for the 33rd consecutive quarter.
     * Operating income grew 11.1 percent to $31.3 million.
     * Net income was up 17.9 percent to $18.0 million.
     * Adjusted EBITDA increased 9.7 percent to $36.0 million.
     * Other income of $1.2 million resulted from the sale of selected
       training division assets.
     * Diluted earnings per share were $0.35, up 16.7 percent from the year
       ago second quarter diluted EPS of $0.30 after adjusting to reflect the
       2-for-1 stock split in August 2006.
     * Repurchased 941,965 shares of common stock for a total price of
       approximately $20.0 million.
     * Acquired 20th core company, adding approximately $13.0 million in
       annualized revenue.

The company also reported record results for the first half of fiscal 2007 ended September 30, 2006 . Highlights of the first six months include:

     * Revenues increased 9.0 percent to $550.7 million.
     * Operating income grew 10.8 percent to $61.1 million.
     * Net income was up 12.4 percent to $33.6 million.
     * Adjusted EBITDA increased 9.6 percent to $70.2 million.
     * Diluted earnings per share were $0.65, up 10.2 percent from the year
       ago first half diluted EPS of $0.59 after adjusting to reflect the
       2-for-1 stock split in August 2006.
     * Completed the recasting of the company's capital structure, which
       includes a more flexible senior credit facility with lower interest
       rates.
     * Paid down debt to 27.0 percent of total capital.
     * Repurchased 1,564,365 shares of common stock for a total price of
       approximately $32.5 million.
     * Completed three acquisitions, acquiring approximately $29.4 million in
       annualized revenue.

Tom Johnson, chairman and CEO of Global Imaging Systems, said, 'Another quarter of record earnings confirms our strategy from day one. Twelve years ago Global was founded with a stated mission to be the most profitable, not necessarily the biggest distributor of office technology. Thanks to our dedicated employees and loyal customers, we have consistently grown operating income faster than revenues and this past quarter was no exception. We've had a great first half of fiscal 2007 and are looking forward to the balance of the year.'

Michael Shea, president and COO of Global Imaging Systems, said, 'We face continued competitive pressure on automated office equipment sales. However, our constant focus on customer retention and aftermarket revenues, including our print management program, resulted in revenue growth from our more profitable service and supplies business that was consistent with our internal revenue targets.'

Mr. Shea also commented, 'Our ongoing, unrelenting attention to management development, sales training, manpower staffing levels and productivity improvement will help ensure our continued revenue and earnings success.'

Mr. Johnson said, 'We ended the quarter with combined internal growth of six percent; which was at the high end of our previous guidance. Our second quarter internal growth for automated office equipment was lower than expected at one percent, due in part to a number of large equipment placements moving from sales to rentals. This was offset by a very strong 24 percent internal growth from our technology business. Our estimate for third quarter growth in total revenue, including acquisitions to date but not potential future acquisitions, is seven to nine percent. In light of the increasing shift to rentals in the automated office equipment business, our estimate for third quarter internal revenue growth is three to five percent. Diluted earnings per share should be in the range of 33 to 35 cents. This would compare with split-adjusted diluted EPS of 32 cents (64 cents as originally reported) for the third quarter last year. Our acquisition program's external growth goal for fiscal year 2007 remains to acquire $60 to $100 million in annualized revenue.'

The company's second quarter conference call is scheduled for this morning, October 26 , at 10:00 a.m. ET , and the third quarter 2007 conference call is scheduled for January 25, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. ET . You may access the calls through live webcasts by using the link provided on the company's Internet home page at www.gisx.com . The webcasts will also be archived and available on the company's website.

About Global Imaging Systems

Global Imaging Systems offers thousands of middle-market customers a one- stop solution for office technology needs in 32 states and the District of Columbia. The company provides a broad line of office technology solutions including the sale and service of copiers and other automated office equipment, network integration services, and electronic presentation systems. The company is also a disciplined, profitable consolidator in the highly fragmented office technology solutions industry.

This press release includes presentations of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ('EBITDA') and adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA represents EBITDA adjusted for the loss on early extinguishment of debt and other income. EBITDA is a measure commonly used by the capital markets to value enterprises. Interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization can vary significantly between companies due in part to differences in accounting policies, tax strategies, levels of indebtedness and interest rates. Excluding these items provides insight into the underlying results of operations and facilitates comparisons between Global and other companies. EBITDA is also a useful measure of the company's ability to service debt and is one of the measures used for determining debt covenant compliance. Management believes EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA information is useful to investors for these reasons. Both EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures and should not be viewed as an alternative to GAAP measures of performance. Management believes the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is net income and has provided a reconciliation of EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA to net income in this press release.

This news release contains forward-looking statements and statements based on forward-looking information, including statements relating to Global's expected future acquisitions, future revenue growth and future diluted earnings per share. These statements include the words 'expect,' 'believe,' 'should,' variations of such words, 'we are optimistic' and similar expressions which are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are based on numerous assumptions and are subject to uncertainties and risks. Actual results could differ materially. Factors that might cause Global's results to differ materially include risks relating to changes in the overall economy; rising interest rates; Global's debt and debt service obligations; the challenge of integrating acquired businesses; the need for funding acquisitions; Global's ability to close acquisitions in a timely and cost-effective manner; the need for skilled employees; rapid technological change in Global's industry; dependence on suppliers; and high levels of competition. Most of these risks are discussed in more detail under the caption 'Risk Factors' in Global's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2006 .


    GLOBAL IMAGING SYSTEMS, INC.
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)
    (Amounts in thousands except per-share amounts)

                                    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended
                                       September 30,           September 30,
                                      2006       2005       2006       2005
    Revenues:
     Equipment and supplies sales  $ 216,765 $ 194,993   $ 412,418 $ 377,500
     Service and rentals              69,026    63,818     138,302   127,640

       Total revenues                285,791   258,811     550,720   505,140
    Costs and operating expenses:
     Cost of equipment and
      supplies sales                 142,525   126,036     266,046   241,761
     Service and rental costs         36,182    33,076      72,100    66,425
     Selling, general and
      administrative expenses         75,361    71,099     150,591   140,959
     Intangible asset amortization       437       436         906       889

       Total costs and operating
        expenses                     254,505   230,647     489,643   450,034

    Income from operations            31,286    28,164      61,077    55,106
    Other income                       1,194         -       1,194         -
    Loss on early extinguishment
     of debt                               -         -      (1,045)        -
    Interest expense                  (3,138)   (3,445)     (6,463)   (6,771)

    Income before income taxes        29,342    24,719      54,763    48,335
    Income taxes                      11,326     9,443      21,138    18,417

    Net income                     $  18,016 $  15,276   $  33,625 $  29,918

    Net income per common share:
      Basic                        $    0.35 $    0.33   $    0.68 $    0.65
      Diluted(a)                   $    0.35 $    0.30   $    0.65 $    0.59

    Weighted average number of
     shares outstanding:
      Basic                           51,017    45,810      49,462    46,160
      Diluted                         52,081    51,574      52,190    51,943

    (a) The calculation of diluted earnings per common assumes the conversion
        of convertible notes issued in May 2003 resulting in 4,814 additional
        shares for the three months ended September 30, 2005, and 1,719 and
        4,814 additional shares for the six months ended September 30, 2006
        and 2005, respectively.  For purposes of diluted earnings per common
        share, net income for the three months ended September 30, 2005
        includes the addback of $442, representing interest and financing fee
        expense, net of taxes, associated with the convertible notes. For the
        six months ended September 30, 2006 and 2005, net income includes the
        addback of $219 and $885, respectively.  All previously outstanding
        convertible notes were converted to common stock as of June 9, 2006.


    Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA
      and Adjusted EBITDA:
    Net income                     $  18,016 $  15,276   $  33,625 $  29,918
    Income taxes                      11,326     9,443      21,138    18,417
    Interest expense                   3,138     3,445       6,463     6,771
    Amortization                         437       436         906       889
    Depreciation                       4,246     4,180       8,249     8,091

    EBITDA                            37,163    32,780      70,381    64,086

    Other income                      (1,194)        -      (1,194)        -
    Loss on early extinguishment
     of debt                               -         -       1,045         -

    Adjusted EBITDA                $  35,969 $  32,780   $  70,232 $  64,086



    GLOBAL IMAGING SYSTEMS, INC.
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
    (In thousands)
                                            September 30,           March 31,
                                                2006                  2006

    ASSETS

    Current assets:
       Cash and cash equivalents            $   10,112            $   51,610
       Accounts receivable, net                142,165               131,497
       Inventories                             109,156                98,073
       Other current assets                     15,209                14,757

         Total current assets                  276,642               295,937
    Rental equipment, net                       17,504                15,687
    Property and equipment, net                 19,042                17,810
    Goodwill and other assets                  574,952               555,223

         Total assets                       $  888,140            $  884,657

    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    Current liabilities:
       Accounts payable and
        accrued liabilities                 $   99,211            $  102,500
       Current maturities of
        long-term debt                              24                 2,133
       Deferred revenue                         27,799                27,159
       Income taxes payable                     10,588                 7,711

         Total current liabilities             137,622               139,503
    Deferred income taxes                       45,958                42,247
    Long-term debt, less current maturities    190,066               260,713
    Other long-term liabilities                      -                   976

         Total liabilities                     373,646               443,439
    Total stockholders' equity                 514,494               441,218

         Total liabilities
          and stockholders' equity          $  888,140            $  884,657



    GLOBAL IMAGING SYSTEMS, INC.
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
    (In thousands)
                                                            Six Months Ended
                                                              September 30,
                                                             2006       2005

    OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
    Net income                                           $  33,625  $  29,918
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to
       net cash provided by operating activities:
       Depreciation                                          8,249      8,091
       Amortization                                            906        889
       Amortization of financing fees                          347        545
       Other income                                         (1,194)         -
       Non-cash portion of loss on early
         extinguishment of debt                              1,045          -
       Tax benefit of stock option exercises and
         vested restricted stock                                 -      1,159
       Deferred income tax expense                           4,018      3,671
       Stock-based compensation expense                      1,582        841
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities,
       net of amounts acquired in purchase
       business combinations:
         Accounts receivable                                (8,752)    (4,437)
         Inventories                                        (8,907)    (2,581)
         Prepaid expenses and other current assets            (747)    (1,051)
         Other assets                                          108        669
         Accounts payable and accrued liabilities           (8,541)   (20,189)
         Deferred revenue                                     (576)       201
         Income taxes payable                                2,877      7,083
         Other long-term liabilities                             -        976

    Net cash provided by operating activities               24,040     25,785

    INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
    Purchases of property, equipment and rental
       equipment, net of proceeds from disposals           (10,645)   (11,118)
    Proceeds from sale of technology training
       division assets                                       1,575          -
    Purchases of businesses, net of cash acquired          (20,208)    (8,864)

    Net cash used in investing activities                  (29,278)   (19,982)

    FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
    Payments on long-term debt                            (241,508)   (32,876)
    Proceeds from issuances of long-term debt              226,251     31,728
    Financing fees paid                                     (2,112)         -
    Purchases of treasury stock                            (32,548)   (20,000)
    Stock options exercised                                 10,019      2,096
    Tax benefit of stock option exercises and
       vested restricted stock                               3,638          -

    Net cash used in financing activities                  (36,260)   (19,052)

    Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents              (41,498)   (13,249)
    Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period          51,610     25,365

    Cash and cash equivalents, end of period             $  10,112  $  12,116


    Non-cash financing activity:
       Conversion of convertible notes to common
        stock, net                                        $ 56,105  $       -

       Treasury stock issued for business purchases       $  1,100  $     920

    Note:  Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the
           current year presentation.

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