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EXHIBIT 99.1
 
Scientific Learning Reports Third Quarter 2012 Financial Results
 
OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 12, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Scientific Learning Corporation (OTCQB:SCIL), a leading provider of technologies for accelerated learning, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012.
 
Total revenue in the third quarter of 2012 was $6.8 million, compared to $10.5 million in the third quarter of 2011. Total booked sales for the third quarter were $7.7 million, compared to $12.2 million in the third quarter of 2011. The net loss in the third quarter of 2012 was $(2.2) million, or $(0.10) per share, compared to a net loss of $(1.2) million, or $(0.07) per share, in the third quarter of 2011. Included in results for the third quarter of 2012 is a restructuring charge of $1.5 million.  Adjusted EBITDA (which includes the restructuring charge as an adjustment) was a loss of $(957) thousand in the third quarter of 2012 compared to a loss of $(453) thousand in the same period of 2011.
 
“Rapid customer transition to our new on demand platform (MySciLEARN) continues with over 70% converted as we established a record peak of over 85,000 student training sessions per day,” stated Bob Bowen, Chairman and CEO.  “In the third quarter of 2012 we achieved our goal of realigning our cost structures, putting us in a position of being cash flow positive in 2013 on much more conservative sales targets.  Our employees have been terrific and their commitment to our important mission is inspiring.”
 
Third Quarter 2012 Metrics:
 
 
·
K-12 transaction volume increased 9% over third quarter 2011
 
·
The number of active school sites increased approximately 11% year over year to almost 3,400 sites
 
·
Subscription revenue increased 127% over third quarter 2011
 
·
As of September 30, 2012, 70% of the Company's active K-12 school sites are accessing Fast ForWord or Reading Assistant via the new on-demand, SaaS platform known as MySciLEARN, up from about 51% at the end of June, 2012
 
·
As of September 30, 2012 the number of employees was 146 compared to 229 on June 30, 2012
 
“The above metrics demonstrate good progress on moving to our new SaaS business model; however, booked sales and revenue do not yet reflect this progress because of the lower average price for a subscription license compared to a perpetual license,” stated Bob Bowen.
 
Booked sales and Adjusted EBITDA are both non-GAAP measures. Additional information on these non-GAAP measures and reconciliations are included at the end of this earnings release and in the investor information section of our website, http://www.scientificlearning.com/.
 
Conference Call Information
 
A conference call to discuss third quarter 2012 financial results is scheduled for today, November 12, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time / 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time. Investors and analysts interested in participating in the call are invited to dial (877) 878-2695 (domestic) or (253) 237-1145 (international) and use conference ID # 64677781 ten minutes prior to the start of the call. The conference call will be available live on the Investor Information portion of the Company's website at http://www.scilearn.com/investorinfo. A replay of this teleconference will be made available on the Scientific Learning website approximately two hours following the conclusion of the call.
 
 
 

 
 
About Scientific Learning Corporation
 
We accelerate learning by applying proven research on how the brain learns. Scientific Learning's results are demonstrated in over 250 research studies and protected by over 55 patents. Learners can realize achievement gains of up to two years in as little as three months and maintain an accelerated rate of learning even after the programs end.
 
Today, learners have used over 3.5 million Scientific Learning software products. We provide our offerings directly to parents, K-12 schools and learning centers, and in more than 40 countries around the world. For more information, visit http://www.scientificlearning.com/.
 
Forward-Looking Statements
 
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbor created by the federal securities laws. Such statements include, among others, statements relating to rapid customer transition to our on-demand platform, future profitability and cash flow, our cost structure, and employees’ continued commitment to our mission. Such statements are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. Actual events or results may differ materially as a result of many factors, including but not limited to: general economic and financial conditions (including current adverse conditions in government budgets and the general economy); availability of funding to purchase the Company's products and generally available to schools, including the amount and duration of federal stimulus funding; the acceptance of new products and product changes in existing and new markets; acceptance of subscription and other recurring offerings; seasonality and sales cycles in Scientific Learning's markets; competition; the extent to which the Company's marketing, sales and implementation strategies are successful; personnel changes; the Company's ability to continue to demonstrate the efficacy of its products, and other risks detailed in the Company's SEC reports, including but not limited to its Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 (Part I, Item 1A, Risk Factors) filed March 30, 2012 and its Reports on Form 10-Q (Part II, Item 1A, Risk Factors) for the quarters ended subsequent to June 30, 2012. The Company disclaims any obligation to update information contained in these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
 
 
 

 
 
SCIENTIFIC LEARNING CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
Assets
           
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 2,617     $ 5,871  
Accounts receivable, net
    4,610       4,433  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    820       1,709  
                 
Total current assets
    8,047       12,013  
                 
Property and equipment, net
    2,450       3,326  
Goodwill
    4,568       4,568  
Other intangible assets, net
    130       518  
Other assets
    1,087       1,438  
                 
Total assets
  $ 16,282     $ 21,863  
                 
Liabilities and stockholders' equity (net capital deficiency)
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 507     $ 881  
Accrued liabilities
    3,192       3,556  
Loan payable
    1,397       -  
Deferred revenue
    12,156       12,606  
                 
Total current liabilities
    17,252       17,043  
Deferred revenue, long-term
    3,584       4,716  
Warrant Liability
    1,012       -  
Other liabilities
    659       785  
                 
Total liabilities
    22,507       22,544  
                 
Stockholders' equity (net capital deficiency):
               
Common stock and additional paid in capital
    95,614       90,735  
Accumulated deficit
    (101,842 )     (91,419 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    3       3  
                 
Total stockholders' equity (net capital deficiency)
    (6,225 )     (681 )
                 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (net capital deficiency)
  $ 16,282     $ 21,863  

 
 

 
 
SCIENTIFIC LEARNING CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Revenues:
                       
Subscriptions
  $ 1,200     $ 529     $ 2,884     $ 1,392  
License
    2,018       5,738       6,918       17,768  
Service and support
    3,610       4,269       11,260       14,208  
                                 
Total revenues
    6,828       10,536       21,062       33,368  
                                 
Cost of revenues:
                               
Cost of subscription
    288       245       793       340  
Cost of license
    236       342       735       987  
Cost of service and support
    1,322       2,190       4,752       6,426  
                                 
Total cost of revenues
    1,846       2,777       6,280       7,753  
                                 
Gross profit
    4,982       7,759       14,782       25,615  
                                 
Operating expenses:
                               
Sales and marketing
    3,367       4,682       12,634       14,075  
Research and development
    1,395       2,347       5,898       7,801  
General and administrative
    1,948       1,922       6,137       6,343  
Restructuring
    1,462       -       1,462       -  
                                 
Total operating expenses
    8,172       8,951       26,131       28,219  
                                 
Operating loss
    (3,190 )     (1,192 )     (11,349 )     (2,604 )
                                 
Interest and other income (expense), net
    1,030       (5 )     1,095       10  
                                 
Loss before income tax
    (2,160 )     (1,197 )     (10,254 )     (2,594 )
Provision for income taxes
    86       46       169       128  
                                 
Net income loss
  $ (2,246 )   $ (1,243 )   $ (10,423 )   $ (2,722 )
                                 
Net loss per share:
                               
Basic and diluted loss per share
  $ (0.10 )   $ (0.07 )   $ (0.48 )   $ (0.14 )
                                 
Weighted average shares used in computation of per share data:
                               
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding
    23,368       18,883       21,933       18,807  
 
 
 

 
 
SCIENTIFIC LEARNING CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
Operating Activities:
           
Net loss
  $ (10,423 )   $ (2,722 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities
               
Depreciation and amortization
    1,866       1,389  
Impairment charge
    200       -  
Stock-based compensation
    615       1,005  
Change in fair value of warrant
    (1,356 )     -  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable
    (177 )     (3,251 )
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    889       489  
Other assets
    25       69  
Accounts payable
    (374 )     203  
Accrued liabilities
    (364 )     (73 )
Deferred revenue
    (1,582 )     (2,409 )
Other liabilities
    (126 )     (26 )
                 
Net cash used in operating activities
    (10,807 )     (5,326 )
                 
Investing Activities:
               
Purchases of property and equipment, net
    (476 )     (1,773 )
Purchases of investments
    -       (4,633 )
Sales and maturities of investments
    -       8,555  
                 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
    (476 )     2,149  
                 
Financing Activities:
               
Borrowings under bank line of credit
    7,897       -  
Repayment of borrowings under bank line of credit
    (6,500 )     -  
Proceeds from exercise of options
    152       177  
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net
    6,512       -  
Net settlement of common stock
    (32 )     (111 )
                 
Net cash provided by financing activities
    8,029       66  
                 
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
    (3,254 )     (3,111 )
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    5,871       5,415  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 2,617     $ 2,304  
 
 
 

 
 
Scientific Learning Corporation
Supplemental Information
 
Reconciliation of Booked Sales, Revenue and Change in Deferred Revenue
 
$s in thousands
   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
                         
Booked sales
  $ 7,737     $ 12,166     $ 19,480     $ 30,367  
Less: revenue
    6,828       10,536       21,062       33,368  
Adjustments
    (2 )     69       -       592  
Net decrease in current and long-term deferred revenue
  $ 907     $ 1,699     $ (1,582 )   $ (2,409 )
                                 
Beginning balance in current and long-term deferred revenue
  $ 14,833     $ 17,763     $ 17,322     $ 21,871  
Ending balance in current and long-term deferred revenue
  $ 15,740     $ 19,462     $ 15,740     $ 19,462  
 
Booked sales is a non-GAAP financial measure that we believe to be a useful measure of the current level of business activity both for management and for investors.  Booked sales equals the total value (net of allowances) of software and services invoiced in the period.  Because a significant portion of our revenue is recognized over a period of months, booked sales is a good indicator of current activity.  The table above shows the reconciliation of booked sales, revenue, and changes in deferred revenue.
 
Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA
 
$s in thousands
   
Three Months Ended September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
                         
Net loss
  $ (2,246 )   $ (1,243 )   $ (10,423 )   $ (2,722 )
Adjustments to reconcile to Adjusted EBITDA:
                               
Provision for income taxes1
    86       46       169       128  
Interest and other (income) expense, net2
    38       5       47       (10 )
Depreciation and amortization3
    641       474       1,866       1,389  
Stock-based compensation4
    130       265       615       1,005  
Change in fair value of warrant5
    (1,068 )     -       (1,356 )     -  
Restructuring6
    1,462       -       1,462       -  
Impairment charge7
    -       -       200       -  
Adjusted EBITDA
  $ (957 )   $ (453 )   $ (7,420 )   $ (210 )
 
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and stock-based compensation expense (Adjusted EBITDA) is a non-GAAP financial measure we believe to be a useful measure of the resources available to the Company in the current period. We also believe that Adjusted EBITDA will be useful in allowing investors to compare our performance with that of other companies.  The table above shows a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net loss, the closest GAAP measure.
 
Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis for our results as reports under GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA has the following differences from net loss, the closest GAAP measure:
 
1 Provision for income taxes is a required expense for all businesses. We excluded it in order to allow investors to evaluate our operating results without regard to our tax obligations.
 
2 Because we have borrowed and invested money, interest income and expense is a necessary element of our costs and ability to generate profits and cash flows. We excluded interest income and expense in order to allow investors to evaluate our operating results without regard to our financing methods. Other income and expense includes foreign exchange gain and loss as well as gain and loss on disposal of fixed assets, all of which we believe are not indicative of our core operating performance and are not meaningful in comparison to our past operating performance.
 
3 Depreciation and amortization are necessary elements of our costs and our ability to generate profits; and the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future. Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements. See below for allocation of non-cash charges.
 
4 Stock-based compensation consists of expenses for employee stock options and awards and purchase rights under our employee stock purchase plan. We exclude stock-based compensation because we believe it is not an indicator of the performance of our core operations. See below for allocation of non-cash charges.
 
5 Change in fair value of warrant is the change in the fair value of our common stock warrants which were issued on March 28, 2012. The fair value was estimated using the Black-Scholes Merton option pricing model, which requires the input of highly subjective assumptions as determined by the Company’s management which we believe is not indicative of our core operating performance and is not meaningful in comparison to our past operating performance.
 
6 Restructuring charge consists of severance and related benefits incurred as related to reduction in force completed in the third quarter 2012 which we believe is not indicative of our core operating performance and is not meaningful in comparison to our past operating performance.
 
7 Impairment charge consisting of a write off of an investment which was deemed to be impaired as of June 30, 2012 due to the financial condition of the company with which this investment was for.

 
 

 
 
Non-Cash Charges

$s in thousands
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
   
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
 
   
Depreciation &
Amortization
   
Stock-based
Compensation
   
Total
   
Depreciation &
Amortization
   
Stock-based
Compensation
   
Total
 
Included in:
                                   
Cost of products
  $ 160     $ 1     $ 161     $ 473     $ 4     $ 477  
Cost of service and support
    -       2       2       -       17       17  
Operating expenses
    481       127       608       1,393       594       1,987  
Total
  $ 641     $ 130     $ 771     $ 1,866     $ 615     $ 2,481  

$s in thousands
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2011
   
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011
 
   
Depreciation &
Amortization
   
Stock-based
Compensation
   
Total
   
Depreciation &
Amortization
   
Stock-based
Compensation
   
Total
 
Included in:
                                   
Cost of Products
  $ 141     $ 1     $ 142     $ 419     $ 1     $ 420  
Cost of Service and Support
    -       10       10       -       30       30  
Operating Expenses
    339       255       594       976       975       1,951  
Total
  $ 480     $ 266     $ 746     $ 1,395     $ 1,006     $ 2,401  

Booked sales of subscription contracts

   
Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
   
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
                         
Subscription booked sales1
  $ 1,465     $ 535     $ 3,933     $ 910  
Non-subscription booked sales2
    6,272       11,631       15,547       29,457  
                                 
Total booked sales
  $ 7,737     $ 12,166     $ 19,480     $ 30,367  
                                 
Subscription booked sales as a % of total booked sales
    19 %     4 %     20 %     3 %
Non-subscription booked sales as a % of total booked sales
    81 %     96 %     80 %     97 %

Booked sales is a non-GAAP financial measure that we believe to be a useful measure of the current level of business activity both for management and for investors. Booked sales equals the total value (net of allowances) of software and services invoiced in the period. Please see first table above for reconciliation of total booked sales, total revenue, and total change in deferred revenue.
1 Booked sales of subscription contracts is a non-GAAP measure of sales that generate revenue from annual or monthly subscriptions to our web-based products.
2 Non-subsription booked sales represent the sale of licenses, services and support for perpetual licenses and on premise products.

 
 

 
 
Media Contact:
Liz Kline
Sr. Director of Marketing
Scientific Learning Corporation
(510) 625-2269
lkline@scilearn.com
 
Investor Relations Contact:
Jane Freeman
Chief Financial Officer
Scientific Learning Corporation
(510) 625-6710
jfreeman@scilearn.com
investorrealtions@scilearn.com