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EX-99.2 - FEBRUARY 2011 INVESTOR PRESENTATION. - J2 GLOBAL, INC.exhibit99-2.htm

j2 Global Reports Q4 and Year End 2010 Results and
Provides 2011 Outlook

  
Record Quarterly and Annual Revenues
 

Record Quarterly and Annual Non-GAAP EPS
 
LOS ANGELES—February 15, 2011—j2 Global Communications, Inc. [NASDAQ:JCOM] today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2010.
 
FOURTH QUARTER 2010 RESULTS
 
During the quarter the Company added over 500,000 paying DIDs, bringing its total to more than 1.9 million.
 
Subscriber revenues increased 17% to a quarterly record $70.3 million compared to $60.2 million in Q4 2009.
 
Total revenues increased 17% to a quarterly record $71.0 million compared to $60.9 million in Q4 2009.
 
GAAP net earnings per diluted share increased 49% to $0.58 compared to $0.39 for Q4 2009.
 
Non-GAAP net earnings per diluted share(3) increased 33% to a quarterly record $0.60 compared to $0.45 for Q4 2009.
 
Free cash flow(4) for Q4 2010 was $21.6 million after impact of approximately $3.3 million, net of tax, transaction and transition-related costs, compared to $22.2 million for Q4 2009.
 
Key financial results for fourth quarter 2010 versus fourth quarter 2009 are as follows:
 
  Q4 2010 Q4 2009 % Change
Subscriber Revenues $70.3 million $60.2 million 16.8%
Total Revenues $71.0 million $60.9 million 16.6%
GAAP Net Earnings per Diluted Share(1) $0.58 $0.39 48.7%
Non-GAAP Net Earnings per Diluted
Share(2) (3)
$0.60 $0.45 33.3%
 
Free Cash Flow(4) $21.6 million $22.2 million (3.1%)
 

 

  (1)   The estimated GAAP effective tax rate was approximately 14% for Q4 2010 and 31% for Q4 2009. The Q4 2010 GAAP rate was reduced by increased foreign income taxed at a lower rate, full year R&D credit recognized in Q4 and the book, but not tax, gain on sale of auction rate securities.
       
     (2)      The estimated Non-GAAP effective tax rate was approximately 18% for Q4 2010 and 31% for Q4 2009. The Q4 2010 Non-GAAP rate was reduced by increased foreign income taxed at a lower rate and full year R&D credit recognized in Q4.
   
  (3)   For Q4 2010, Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share excludes share-based compensation and related payroll taxes, certain acquisition-related integration costs and gain on sale of auction rate securities, in each case, net of tax, totaling $0.02. For Q4 2009, Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share excludes share-based compensation and related payroll taxes, disposal of long-lived asset and gain on auction rate securities, in each case, net of tax, totaling $0.06.
   
  (4)   Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities, less purchases of property, plant and equipment, plus excess tax benefit from share-based compensation. Free cash flow for the quarter was impacted by approximately $3.3 million, net of tax, of transition and acquisition- related costs.
 
FULL YEAR 2010 RESULTS
 
Subscriber revenues increased 4% to an annual record $252.5 million compared to $241.9 million in 2009.
 
Total revenues increased 4% to an annual record $255.4 million compared to $245.6 million in 2009.
 
GAAP net earnings per diluted share increased 22% to $1.81 compared to $1.48 for 2009.
 
Non-GAAP net earnings per diluted share(7) for 2010 increased 6% to an annual record $1.96 compared to $1.85 for 2009.
 
Free cash flow(8) for 2010 was $108.8 million, an increase of 7% compared to $101.6 million for 2009.
 
Key annual financial results for 2010 versus 2009 are as follows:
 
  2010 2009 % Change
Subscriber Revenues $252.5 million $241.9 million 4.4%
Total Revenues $255.4 million $245.6 million 4.0%
GAAP Net Earnings per Diluted
Share
(5)
$1.81 $1.48 22.1%
Non-GAAP Net Earnings per Diluted
Share(6) (7)
$1.96 $1.85 6.0%
 
Free Cash Flow(8) $108.8 million $101.6 million 7.1%
 

 

  (5)   The estimated GAAP effective tax rate was approximately 24.9% for 2010 and 31.7% for 2009. The 2010 GAAP rate was reduced by increased foreign income taxed at a lower rate, a decrease in reserves for uncertain tax positions and a change in valuation allowance.
       
  (6)   The estimated Non-GAAP effective tax rate was approximately 26.3% for 2010 and 29.6% for 2009. The 2010 Non-GAAP rate was reduced by increased foreign income taxed at a lower rate and a decrease in reserves for uncertain tax positions.
       
     (7)      For 2010, Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share excludes share-based compensation and related payroll taxes, certain acquisition-related integration costs and gain on sale of auction rate securities, in each case, net of tax, totaling $0.15. For 2009, Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share excludes share-based compensation and related payroll taxes, impairment of auction rate securities, disposal of long-lived asset and gain on auction rate securities, in each case, net of tax, totaling $0.37.
   
  (8)   Free cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities, less purchases of property, plant and equipment, plus excess tax benefit from share-based compensation. In addition, the amount shown for 2010 excludes the impact of a $14.2 million payment to the IRS in settlement of an audit for transfer pricing covering tax years 2004 through 2008 which was fully accrued for in prior periods. Including this settlement amount, the Company’s free cash flow for the year was $94.6 million. Free cash flow for the year was impacted by approximately $3.4 million, net of tax, of transition and acquisition-related costs.
 
The Company ended the year with approximately $87 million in cash and investments compared to $244 million as of December 31, 2009. During fiscal 2010 the Company deployed approximately $249 million of cash and investments in connection with business acquisitions.
 
“We are very proud of our accomplishments in 2010 and look forward to continued improved growth in revenues and earnings in 2011,” said Hemi Zucker, j2 Global’s chief executive officer. “The Company achieved record revenues, earnings and cash flow, added 630,000 paid DIDs and acquired eight businesses. At the same time, we improved our customer retention levels and expanded our geographic coverage by 23% to more than 4,300 cities world-wide. We are also excited at the prospects of our new cloud-based business lines: KeepItSafe™, a data backup service, and Campaigner®, an email marketing offering.”
 
BUSINESS OUTLOOK
 
For fiscal 2011, j2 Global expects revenues between $320 and $340 million and Non-GAAP net earnings per diluted share between $2.21 and $2.42, exclusive of between $9 and $11 million of share-based compensation expense and between $5 and $8 million of acquisition-related transition costs.
 
It is anticipated that the normalized tax rate for 2011 (exclusive of the release of certain FIN 48 reserves) will be between 28% and 30%.
 
About j2 Global Communications
Founded in 1995, j2 Global Communications, Inc. provides outsourced, value-added messaging and communications services to individuals and businesses around the world. j2 Global’s network spans more than 4,300 cities in 49 countries on six continents. The Company offers Internet fax, voice and email solutions. j2 Global markets its services principally under the brand names eFax®, MyFax®, eFax Corporate®, Onebox®, eVoice®, Campaigner®, Electric Mail® and KeepItSafe™. As of December 31, 2010, j2 Global had achieved 15 consecutive fiscal years of revenue growth. For more information about j2 Global, please visit www.j2global.com.
 

 

Contact:  
  Jeff Adelman
  j2 Global Communications, Inc.
  323-372-3617
  press@j2global.com

“Safe Harbor” Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Certain statements in this Press Release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995, particularly those contained in the “Business Outlook” portion regarding the Company’s expected fiscal 2011 financial performance. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations or beliefs and are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These factors and uncertainties include, among other items: subscriber growth and retention; variability of revenue based on changing conditions in particular industries and the economy generally; protection of the Company’s proprietary technology or infringement by the Company of intellectual property of others; the risk of adverse changes in the U.S. or international regulatory environments surrounding messaging and communications, including but not limited to the imposition or increase of taxes or regulatory-related fees; and the numerous other factors set forth in j2 Global’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). For a more detailed description of the risk factors and uncertainties affecting j2 Global, refer to the 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by j2 Global on February 23, 2010, and the other reports filed by j2 Global from time-to-time with the SEC, each of which is available at www.sec.gov. The forward-looking statements provided in this press release and particularly those contained in the “Business Outlook” portion regarding the Company’s expected fiscal 2011 financial performance are based on limited information available to the Company at this time, which is subject to change. Although management’s expectations may change after the date of this press release, the Company undertakes no obligation to revise or update these statements.
 

 

j2 GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)
 
        DECEMBER 31,       DECEMBER 31,
    2010   2009
ASSETS                
       Cash and cash equivalents   $ 64,752     $ 197,411  
       Short-term investments     14,035       31,381  
       Accounts receivable,                
              net of allowances of $2,588 and $3,077, respectively     17,423       11,928  
       Prepaid expenses and other current assets     15,196       13,076  
       Deferred income taxes     4,096       2,657  
                 
       Total current assets     115,502       256,453  
                 
       Long-term investments     8,175       14,887  
       Property and equipment, net     13,567       13,366  
       Goodwill     281,848       81,258  
       Other purchased intangibles, net     99,954       39,091  
       Deferred income taxes     12,967       8,717  
       Other assets     610       229  
                 
       TOTAL ASSETS   $ 532,623     $ 414,001  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                
       Accounts payable and accrued expenses   $ 25,112     $ 15,941  
       Income taxes payable     1,798       1,563  
       Deferred revenue     16,938       11,411  
       Liability for uncertain tax positions     13,471        
       Deferred income taxes     573        
                 
       Total current liabilities     57,892       28,915  
                 
       Liability for uncertain tax positions     24,391       46,820  
       Deferred income taxes     15,293        
       Other long-term liabilities     3,302       2,094  
                 
       Total liabilities     100,878       77,829  
                 
       Commitments and contingencies            
                 
       Stockholders' Equity:                
       Preferred stock            
       Common stock     537       529  
       Additional paid-in capital     164,769       147,619  
       Treasury stock                 (112,671 )               (112,671 )
       Retained earnings     381,145       301,670  
       Accumulated other comprehensive loss     (2,035 )     (975 )
                 
       Total stockholders' equity     431,745       336,172  
                 
       TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY   $ 532,623     $ 414,001  
                 


 

j2 GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
 
    THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31,   TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
       2010      2009      2010      2009
Revenues                            
       Subscriber   $              70,319   $              60,188     $              252,492   $              241,922  
       Other     706     727       2,902     3,649  
                             
       Total revenue     71,025     60,915       255,394     245,571  
                             
Cost of revenues (including share-based compensation of $254 and                            
$1,217 for the three and twelve months of 2010, respectively, and                            
$328 and $1,263 for the three and twelve months of 2009,                            
respectively)     12,708     10,480       44,086     44,730  
                             
       Gross profit     58,317     50,435       211,308     200,841  
                             
Operating expenses:                            
       Sales and marketing (including share-based compensation of                            
       $366 and $1,826 for the three and twelve months of 2010,                            
       respectively, and $480 and $1,818 for the three and twelve                            
       months of 2009, respectively)     14,005     9,563       46,332     37,006  
       Research, development and engineering (including share-based                            
       compensation of $170 and $815 for the three and twelve months                            
       of 2010, respectively, and $219 and $853 for the three and                            
       twelve months of 2009, respectively)     4,017     2,972       12,827     11,657  
       General and administrative (including share-based                            
       compensation of $1,380 and $7,079 for the three and twelve                            
       months of 2010, respectively, and $1,896 and $7,084 for the                            
       three and twelve months of 2009, respectively)     13,963     11,693       48,226     45,275  
                             
       Loss on disposal of long-lived asset         2,442           2,442  
                             
       Total operating expenses     31,985     26,670       107,385     96,380  
                             
Operating earnings     26,332     23,765       103,923     104,461  
                             
Other-than-temporary impairment losses         (150 )         (9,343 )
                             
Interest and other income, net     4,964     2,184       6,714     2,661  
                             
Earnings before income taxes     31,296     25,799       110,637     97,779  
                             
Income tax expense     4,429     8,095       27,590     30,952  
                             
Net earnings   $ 26,867   $ 17,704     $ 83,047   $ 66,827  
                             
Basic net earnings per common share   $ 0.60   $ 0.40     $ 1.86   $ 1.52  
                             
Diluted net earnings per common share   $ 0.58   $ 0.39     $ 1.81   $ 1.48  
                             
Basic weighted average shares outstanding     44,843,543     44,220,725       44,578,036     43,936,194  
                             
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding     46,358,698     45,244,333       45,941,843     45,138,001  
 


 

j2 GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)
 
  TWELVE MONTHS ENDED
   DECEMBER 31,
  2010       2009
Cash flows from operating activities:              
       Net earnings $         83,047     $         66,827  
    Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash              
    provided by operating activities:              
       Depreciation and amortization   14,510       14,707  
       Amortization of discount or premium of investments   837        
       Share-based compensation   10,937       11,018  
       Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation   (62 )     (3,063 )
       Provision for doubtful accounts   1,965       2,378  
       Deferred income taxes   (541 )     (629 )
       Loss on disposal of long-lived asset   64       2,529  
       Loss on trading securities   3       4  
       Gain on sale of available-for-sale investment   (4,477 )     (1,812 )
       Other-than-temporary impairment losses         9,343  
    Decrease (increase) in:              
       Accounts receivable   (246 )     (6 )
       Prepaid expenses and other current assets   (2,253 )     (2,253 )
       Other assets   (165 )     (35 )
    (Decrease) increase in:              
       Accounts payable and accrued expenses   1,318       (3,677 )
       Income taxes payable   (15,767 )     (1,161 )
       Deferred revenue   (1,592 )     (537 )
       Liability for uncertain tax positions   8,114       8,178  
       Other   693       22  
Net cash provided by operating activities   96,385       101,833  
               
Cash flows from investing activities:              
       Sales of available-for-sale investments         2,706  
       Maturity of certificates of deposit   31,653        
       Redemptions/sales of available-for-sale investments   48,843        
       Purchases of available-for-sale investments   (52,921 )     (12,900 )
       Purchases of certificates of deposit         (31,372 )
       Purchases of property and equipment   (1,842 )     (3,251 )
       Proceeds from sale of assets   13       1,340  
       Acquisition of businesses, net of cash received   (248,568 )     (12,500 )
       Purchases of intangible assets   (8,312 )     (5,472 )
Net cash used in investing activities   (231,134 )     (61,449 )
               
Cash flows from financing activities:              
       Repurchases of common stock and restricted stock   (4,221 )     (470 )
       Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan   109       120  
       Exercise of stock options   6,721       2,708  
       Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation   62       3,063  
Net cash provided by financing activities   2,671       5,421  
               
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   (581 )     826  
               
Net (Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents   (132,659 )     46,631  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   197,411       150,780  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 64,752     $ 197,411  
               

 

j2 GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF MODIFIED NET EARNINGS
THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
 
Modified net earnings are GAAP net earnings with the following modifications: (1) elimination of share-based compensation expense for 2010 and 2009; (2) elimination of payroll taxes associated with share-based compensation, (3) elimination of certain acquisition and associated exist costs, (4) elimination of loss on disposal of long-lived asset, (5) elimination of other-than-temporary impairment losses, (6) elimination of gain on sales of certain investments and (7) elimination of income tax expense associated with share-based compensation and associated payroll taxes, certain acquisition and exist costs, loss on disposal of long-lived asset and other-than-temporary impairment losses. Modified net earnings and modified net earnings per share are not meant as a substitute for measures determined under GAAP, but are solely for informational purposes. The following table illustrates and reconciles the GAAP net earnings with the aforementioned exclusions. The Company believes that this non-GAAP financial information are useful measures of operating performance because they exclude certain non-cash or non-ordinary course transactions.
 
  THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010   THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009
  Reported     Non-GAAP Entries    Non-GAAP     Reported     Non-GAAP Entries    Non-GAAP
Revenues                                            
       Subscriber $ 70,319   $          -       $ 70,319   $   60,188     $          -       $ 60,188
       Other   706     -         706     727       -         727
                                             
       Total revenue   71,025     -         71,025     60,915       -         60,915
                                             
Cost of revenues (1), (3)   12,708     (510 ) (1), (3)     12,198     10,480       (328 ) (1)     10,152
                                             
       Gross profit   58,317     510         58,827     50,435       328         50,763
                                             
Operating expenses:                                            
       Sales and marketing (1), (3)   14,005     (1,644 ) (1), (3)     12,361     9,563       (480 ) (1)     9,083
       Research, development and engineering (1), (3)   4,017     (615 ) (1), (3)     3,402     2,972       (219 ) (1)     2,753
       General and administrative (1), (2), (3)   13,963     (3,774 ) (1) (2) (3)     10,189     11,693       (1,897 ) (1) (2)     9,796
       Loss on disposal of long-lived asset (4)   -     -         -     2,442       (2,442 ) (4)     -
                                             
       Total operating expenses   31,985     (6,033 )       25,952     26,670       (5,038 )       21,632
                                             
Operating earnings   26,332     6,543         32,875     23,765       5,366         29,131
                                             
Other-than-temporary impairment losses (5)   -     -         -     (150 )     150   (5)     -
                                             
Interest and other income, net (6)   4,964     (3,922 ) (6)     1,042     2,184       (1,812 ) (6)     372
                                             
Earnings before income taxes   31,296     2,621         33,917     25,799       3,704         29,503
                                             
Income tax expense (7)   4,429     1,750   (7)     6,179     8,095       965   (7)     9,060
                                             
Net earnings $ 26,867   $ 871       $ 27,738   $ 17,704     $ 2,739       $ 20,443
                                             
Diluted net earnings per share $ 0.58             $ 0.60   $ 0.39               $ 0.45
                                             
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding   46,358,698               46,358,698     45,244,333                 45,244,333
                                             
(1) Share-based compensation expense:                                            
       Cost of revenues       $ (254 )                   $ (328 )        
       Sales and marketing       $ (366 )                   $ (480 )        
       Research, development and engineering       $ (170 )                   $ (219 )        
       General and administrative       $ (1,380 )                   $ (1,896 )        
        $ (2,170 )                   $ (2,923 )        
                                             
(2) Payroll taxes associated with share-based                                              
       compensation       $ (42 )                   $ (1 )        
                                             
(3) Acquisition and exit costs:                                            
       Cost of revenues       $ (256 )                   $ -          
       Sales and marketing       $ (1,278 )                   $ -          
       Research, development and engineering       $ (445 )                   $ -          
       General and administrative       $ (2,352 )                   $ -          
        $ (4,331 )                   $ -          
                                             
(4) Loss on disposal of long-lived asset       $ -                     $ (2,442 )        
                                             
(5) Other-than-temporary impairment losses       $ -                     $ 150          
                                             
(6) Gain on sales of investments       $ (3,922 )                   $ (1,812 )        
                                             
(7) Income tax adjustment, net impact of the                                              
       items above                                            
       Share-based compensation expense       $ 659                     $ (38 )        
       Payroll taxes associated with share-based                                             
       compensation         10                       -          
       Acquisition and exit costs:         1,081                       -          
       Loss on disposal of long-lived asset         -                       974          
       Other-than-temporary impairment losses         -                       29          
        $ 1,750                     $ 965          
                                             

 

j2 GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF MODIFIED NET EARNINGS
TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND 2009
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
 
Modified net earnings are GAAP net earnings with the following modifications: (1) elimination of share-based compensation expense for 2010 and 2009; (2) elimination of payroll taxes associated with share-based compensation, (3) elimination of certain acquisition and associated exist costs, (4) elimination of loss on disposal of long-lived asset, (5) elimination of other-than-temporary impairment losses, (6) elimination of gain on sales of certain investments and (7) elimination of income tax expense associated with share-based compensation and associated payroll taxes, certain acquisition and exist costs, loss on disposal of long-lived asset and other-than-temporary impairment losses. Modified net earnings and modified net earnings per share are not meant as a substitute for measures determined under GAAP, but are solely for informational purposes. The following table illustrates and reconciles the GAAP net earnings with the aforementioned exclusions. The Company believes that this non-GAAP financial information are useful measures of operating performance because they exclude certain non-cash or non-ordinary course transactions.
 
  TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010   TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009
  Reported     Non-GAAP Entries    Non-GAAP     Reported     Non-GAAP Entries    Non-GAAP
Revenues                                                 
       Subscriber $     252,492   $        -       $     252,492   $     241,922     $          -       $     241,922
       Other   2,902     -         2,902     3,649       -         3,649
                                             
       Total revenue   255,394     -         255,394     245,571       -         245,571
                                             
Cost of revenues (1), (3)   44,086     (1,473 ) (1), (3)     42,613     44,730       (1,263 ) (1)     43,467
       Gross profit   211,308     1,473         212,781     200,841       1,263         202,104
                                             
Operating expenses:                                            
       Sales and marketing (1), (3)   46,332     (3,104 ) (1), (3)     43,228     37,006       (1,818 ) (1)     35,188
       Research, development and
       engineering (1), (3)
  12,827     (1,260 ) (1), (3)     11,567     11,657       (853 ) (1)     10,804
       General and administrative (1), (2), (3)   48,226     (9,847 ) (1) (2) (3)     38,379     45,275       (7,134 ) (1) (2)     38,141
       Loss on disposal of long-lived asset (4)   -     -         -     2,442       (2,442 ) (4)     -
                                             
       Total operating expenses   107,385     (14,211 )       93,174     96,380       (12,247 )       84,133
                                             
Operating earnings   103,923     15,684         119,607     104,461       13,510         117,971
                                             
Other-than-temporary impairment losses (5)   -     -         -     (9,343 )     9,343   (5)     -
                                             
Interest and other income, net (6)   6,714     (3,922 ) (6)     2,792     2,661       (1,812 ) (6)     849
                                             
Earnings before income taxes   110,637     11,762         122,399     97,779       21,041         118,820
                                             
Income tax expense (7)   27,590     4,599   (7)     32,189     30,952       4,221   (7)     35,173
                                             
Net earnings $ 83,047   $ 7,163       $ 90,210   $ 66,827     $ 16,820       $ 83,647
                                             
Diluted net earnings per share $ 1.81             $ 1.96   $ 1.48               $ 1.85
                                             
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding   45,941,843               45,941,843     45,138,001                 45,138,001
                                             
(1) Share-based compensation expense:                                            
       Cost of revenues       $ (1,217 )                   $ (1,263 )        
       Sales and marketing       $ (1,826 )                   $ (1,818 )        
       Research, development and engineering       $ (815 )                   $ (853 )        
       General and administrative       $ (7,079 )                   $ (7,084 )        
        $ (10,937 )                   $ (11,018 )        
                                             
(2) Payroll taxes associated with
       share-based compensation
      $ (211 )                   $ (50 )        
(3) Acquisition and exit costs:                                            
       Cost of revenues       $ (256 )                   $ -          
       Sales and marketing       $ (1,278 )                   $ -          
       Research, development and engineering       $ (445 )                   $ -          
       General and administrative       $ (2,557 )                   $ -          
        $ (4,536 )                   $ -          
                                             
(4) Loss on disposal of long-lived asset       $ -                     $ (2,442 )        
                                             
(5) Other-than-temporary impairment losses       $ -                     $ 9,343          
                                             
(6) Gain on sales of investments       $ (3,922 )                   $ (1,812 )        
                                             
(7) Income tax adjustment, net impact
       of the items above
                                           
       Share-based compensation expense       $ 3,397                     $ 2,425          
       Payroll taxes associated with
              share-based compensation
        61                       17          
       Acquisition and exit costs:         1,141                       -          
       Loss on disposal of long-lived asset         -                       974          
       Other-than-temporary impairment losses         -                       805          
        $ 4,599                     $ 4,221          
 


 

j2 Global Communications, Inc.
Free Cash Flows
 
    Q1   Q2   Q3   Q4   YTD
2010                                                  
Net cash provided by operating activities   34,688     12,317     27,147     22,233     96,385  
Less: Purchases of property and equipment   (86 )   (495 )   (692 )   (569 )   (1,842 )
Add: Excess tax (deficiency) benefit from share-based compensation   (406 )   374     196     (102 )   62  
Add: IRS settlement*   -     14,223     -     -     14,223  
    34,196     26,419     26,651     21,562     108,828  
* Free cash flow of $26.4 million is before the effects of our IRS settlement. In the second quarter, we successfully settled our audit for transfer pricing for the years of 2004 to 2008 for $14.2 million, which was fully accrued for in prior periods. Taking this settlement into consideration, our free cash flow for the quarter was $12.2 million.
 
2009                                        
Net cash provided by operating activities   31,152     20,362     26,469     23,850     101,833  
Less: Purchases of property and equipment   (721 )   (217 )   (767 )   (1,546 )   (3,251 )
Add: Excess tax benefit (deficiency) from share-based compensation   5     2,718     403     (63 )   3,063  
    30,436     22,863     26,105     22,241     101,645  

2008                                                  
Net cash provided by operating activities   27,411     23,840     15,676     23,789     90,716  
Less: Purchases of property and equipment   (469 )   (796 )   (937 )   (305 )   (2,507 )
Add: Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation   239     204     212     910     1,565  
    27,181     23,248     14,951     24,394     89,774