TAMPA , Fla., Jan. 25/PRNewswire/ -- Global Imaging Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: GISX) today announced third quarter record revenues, operating income, net income and earnings per share for the three months ended December 31, 2006 . Highlights of the quarter include:

    * Revenues increased 8.0 percent to $277.5 million.
    * Automated office equipment, primarily copiers and multi function
      products (MFPs), continued to post positive internal revenue growth
      for the 34th consecutive quarter.
    * Operating income grew 6.1 percent to $31.5 million.
    * Net income was up 8.5 percent to $17.5 million.
    * Adjusted EBITDA increased 5.5 percent to $36.2 million.
    * Diluted earnings per share were $0.34, up from the year ago third
      quarter diluted EPS of $0.32 after adjusting to reflect the 2-for-1
      stock split in August 2006.
    * Repurchased 589,750 shares of common stock for a total price of
      approximately $12.6 million.
    * Acquired Copy Dynamics, Inc., a New Jersey office technology dealer,
      adding approximately $13.0 million in annualized revenue.

The company also reported record results for the first nine months of fiscal 2007 ended December 31, 2006 . Highlights of the nine months include:

    * Revenues increased 8.7 percent to $828.2 million.
    * Operating income grew 9.2 percent to $92.5 million.
    * Net income was up 11.0 percent to $51.1 million.
    * Adjusted EBITDA increased 8.2 percent to $106.4 million.
    * Diluted earnings per share were $0.99 versus the year ago comparable
      period diluted EPS of $0.91, 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 28.2 percent of total capital.
    * Repurchased 2,154,115 shares of common stock for a total price of
      approximately $45.1 million.
    * Completed four acquisitions, acquiring approximately $42.4 million in
      annualized revenue.

Tom Johnson, chairman and CEO of Global Imaging Systems, said, 'Another quarter of record net income speaks for itself. We thank our loyal customers and especially our dedicated management team and employees for maintaining their focus on and commitment to outstanding customer service which translates into our consistent bottom-line results.'

Michael Shea, president and COO of Global Imaging Systems, said, 'A year ago at this time one of our biggest challenges was healthcare costs, which we have effectively addressed. Our biggest challenge, and opportunity, for the balance of this fiscal year and next year is staffing for continuing growth in a low unemployment environment. We are already addressing this challenge by accelerating our investment in recruiting and training sales professionals. Keeping in mind our historical efforts to balance profitability and growth, we believe these strategic investments will provide the catalyst to increase our internal revenue growth while maintaining our mission of being the most profitable distributor of office technology.'

Mr. Shea added, 'At the same time, our constant focus on customer retention, aftermarket revenues and our print management initiative continue to have a positive impact on our growth in service and supplies, the most profitable part of our business. We intend to sustain our focus on print management while expanding our sales force and more importantly our customer base.'

Mr. Johnson said, 'We ended the quarter with total internal revenue growth of three percent. Our third quarter internal growth for automated office equipment was one percent, and for our technology business 12 percent. Our estimate for fourth quarter growth in total revenue, including acquisitions to date but not potential future acquisitions, is six to nine percent. Our estimate for fourth quarter internal revenue growth is two to four percent, as we continue to compare with strong results in prior year periods. Diluted earnings per share should be in the range of 32 to 34 cents. This would compare with split-adjusted diluted EPS of 31 cents (63 cents as originally reported) for the fourth 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 third quarter conference call is scheduled for this morning, January 25 , at 10:00 a.m. ET , and the fiscal year 2007 conference call is scheduled for May 9, 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,' and variations of such words, 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)
    (IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER-SHARE AMOUNTS)

                                    Three Months Ended    Nine Months Ended
                                        December 31,         December 31,
                                      2006       2005      2006        2005
    Revenues:
      Equipment and supplies sales $205,853   $190,325   $618,271  $567,825
      Service and rentals            71,625     66,519    209,927   194,159
        Total revenues              277,478    256,844    828,198   761,984
    Costs and operating expenses:
      Cost of equipment and
       supplies sales               130,848    119,889    396,894   361,650
      Service and rental costs       38,127     34,909    110,227   101,334
      Selling, general and
       administrative expenses       76,547     71,917    227,138   212,876
      Intangible asset amortization     485        458      1,391     1,347
        Total costs and operating
         expenses                   246,007    227,173    735,650   677,207
    Income from operations           31,471     29,671     92,548    84,777
    Other income                          -          -      1,194         -
    Loss on early extinguishment
     of debt                              -          -     (1,045)        -
    Interest expense                 (3,046)    (3,631)    (9,509)  (10,402)
    Income before income taxes       28,425     26,040     83,188    74,375
    Income taxes                     10,972      9,947     32,110    28,364
    Net income                      $17,453    $16,093    $51,078   $46,011

    Net income per common share:
      Basic                          $ 0.35      $0.35      $1.02     $1.00
      Diluted (a)                    $ 0.34      $0.32      $0.99     $0.91

    Weighted average number of
     shares outstanding:
      Basic                          50,551     46,141     49,842    46,154
      Diluted                        51,599     51,935     51,981    51,943

(a) The calculation of diluted earnings per common share assumes the conversion of convertible notes issued in May 2003 resulting in 4,814 additional shares for the three months ended December 31, 2005 , and 1,144 and 4,814 additional shares for the nine months ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. For purposes of diluted earnings per common share, net income for the three months ended December 31, 2005 includes the addback of $442 , representing interest and financing fee expense, net of taxes, associated with the convertible notes. For the nine months ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, net income includes the addback of $219 and $1,326 , 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                      $17,453   $16,093    $51,078   $46,011
    Income taxes                     10,972     9,947     32,110    28,364
    Interest expense                  3,046     3,631      9,509    10,402
    Amortization                        485       458      1,391     1,347
    Depreciation                      4,226     4,163     12,475    12,254
    EBITDA                           36,182    34,292    106,563    98,378
    Other income                          -         -     (1,194)        -
    Loss on early extinguishment
     of debt                              -         -      1,045         -
    Adjusted EBITDA                 $36,182   $34,292   $106,414   $98,378



    GLOBAL IMAGING SYSTEMS, INC.
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
    (In thousands)
                                                        December 31, March 31,
                                                            2006       2006
    ASSETS
    Current assets:
      Cash and cash equivalents                             $9,386   $51,610
      Accounts receivable, net                             141,859   131,497
      Inventories                                          109,381    98,073
      Other current assets                                  15,855    14,757
        Total current assets                               276,481   295,937
    Rental equipment, net                                   17,401    15,687
    Property and equipment, net                             19,053    17,810
    Goodwill and other assets                              585,115   555,223
        Total assets                                      $898,050  $884,657

    LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    Current liabilities:
      Accounts payable and accrued liabilities             $90,576  $102,500
      Current maturities of long-term debt                      22     2,133
      Deferred revenue                                      28,172    27,159
      Income taxes payable                                   5,887     7,711
        Total current liabilities                          124,657   139,503
    Deferred income taxes                                   47,113    42,247
    Long-term debt, less current maturities                205,060   260,713
    Other long-term liabilities                                  -       976
        Total liabilities                                  376,830   443,439
    Total stockholders' equity                             521,220   441,218
        Total liabilities and stockholders' equity        $898,050  $884,657



    GLOBAL IMAGING SYSTEMS, INC.
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
    (In thousands)
                                                            Nine Months Ended
                                                               December 31,
                                                            2006         2005
    OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
    Net income                                            $51,078     $46,011
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
     provided by operating activities:
      Depreciation                                         12,475      12,254
      Amortization                                          1,391       1,347
      Amortization of financing fees                          490         823
      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                             (3,866)      1,978
      Deferred income tax expense                           5,170       5,631
      Stock-based compensation expense                      2,494       1,261
    Changes in operating assets and liabilities,
     net of amounts acquired in purchase business
     combinations:
      Accounts receivable                                  (7,451)     (9,822)
      Inventories                                          (8,809)     (6,289)
      Prepaid expenses and other current assets            (1,387)     (1,888)
      Other assets                                            220         807
      Accounts payable                                    (15,196)    (10,556)
      Accrued liabilities, compensation and benefits
       and interest                                        (3,160)     (5,519)
      Deferred revenue                                     (1,990)       (371)
      Income taxes payable                                  2,042       5,320
      Other long-term liabilities                               -         976
    Net cash provided by operating activities              33,352      41,963

    INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
    Purchases of property, equipment and
     rental equipment                                     (14,537)    (14,761)
    Proceeds from sale of technology training
     division assets                                        1,575           -
    Purchases of businesses, net of cash acquired         (29,697)    (13,879)
    Net cash used in investing activities                 (42,659)    (28,640)

    FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
    Payments on long-term debt                           (285,389)    (33,419)
    Proceeds from issuances of long-term debt             285,125      31,728
    Financing fees paid                                    (2,143)        (19)
    Purchases of treasury stock                           (45,129)    (20,000)
    Stock options exercised                                10,753       4,294
    Tax benefit of stock option exercises and
    vested restricted stock                                 3,866           -
    Net cash used in financing activities                 (32,917)    (17,416)
    Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents             (42,224)     (4,093)
    Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period         51,610      25,365
    Cash and cash equivalents, end of period               $9,386     $21,272
    Non-cash financing activity:
      Conversion of convertible notes to
       common stock, net                                  $56,081          $-
      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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