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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

1245 “Q” Street

Lincoln, NE 68508

Phone: 402-475-2525

Fax: 402-475-9061

 

Contact:     Kevin R. Karas

                    Chief Financial Officer

                   402-475-2525

 

 

 

NATIONAL RESEARCH CORPORATION ANNOUNCES

THIRD QUARTER 2015 RESULTS  


 

LINCOLN, Nebraska (November 3, 2015) — National Research Corporation (NASDAQ: NRCIA and NRCIB) today announced results for the third quarter of 2015.

 

 

Net New Sales $5.9 million

 

Total Contract Value $109.3 million

 

Revenue up 7% to $25.2 million

 

Net Income of $4.1 million

 

Remarking on Company performance, Michael D. Hays, chief executive officer of National Research Corporation said, “The market continues to validate the uniqueness of our product offerings accelerating our goal of distancing ourselves from traditional competitors. In addition to product investments, we are aggressively investing in talent, a great example of which being the recent promotion of Steve Jackson to President of NRC.”

 

Revenue for the quarter ended September 30, 2015, was $25.2 million, compared to
$23.7 million for the same quarter in 2014. Net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2015, was $4.1 million, compared to $4.6 million for the same quarter in 2014. Diluted earnings per share decreased to $0.10 for Class A shares and $0.59 for Class B shares for the quarter ended September 30, 2015, from diluted earnings per share of $0.11 for Class A shares and $0.64 for Class B shares for the quarter ended September 30, 2014. Combined diluted earnings per share (a non-GAAP measure) decreased to $0.17 for the quarter ended September 30, 2015, from $0.19 for the third quarter of 2014.

 

Regarding third quarter performance, Kevin Karas, chief financial officer of National Research Corporation, said, “We are encouraged by the improved revenue growth in the third quarter as our net new sales growth from prior quarters translates into increased revenue.”

 

 
 

 

 

NRC Announces Third Quarter 2015 Results

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November 3, 2015

 

 

 

A listen-only simulcast of National Research Corporation’s 2015 third quarter conference call will be available online at http://edge.media-server.com/m/p/zwxoje6f on November 3, 2015, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. The online replay will follow approximately one hour later and continue for 30 days.

 

For more than 34 years, National Research Corporation has been at the forefront of patient-centered care, helping healthcare providers measure and improve quality and services through analytics that offer a rich understanding of customers’ experiences, preferences, risks and behaviors across the healthcare continuum.

 

 

The information discussed within this release includes financial results and projections that are in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP). In addition, certain non-GAAP financial measures have been provided that calculate combined earnings per share based on combined Class A and Class B shares and share equivalents outstanding, respectively. The non-GAAP measures should be read in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures and should be considered in addition to, and not as an alternative or substitute for, the measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Please note that the Company’s non-GAAP measures may be different than those used by other companies. The additional non-GAAP financial information the Company presents should be considered in conjunction with, and not as a substitute for, the Company’s financial information presented in accordance with GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures are provided in an effort to provide information that investors may deem relevant to evaluate results from the company's core business operations and to compare the company's performance with prior periods. The company uses both GAAP and these non-GAAP financial measures for evaluating comparable financial performance against prior periods.

 

This press release includes “forward-looking” statements related to the Company that can generally be identified as describing the Company’s future plans, objectives or goals. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those currently anticipated. These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. For further information about the factors that could affect the Company’s future results, please see the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

 

 
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NRC Announces Third Quarter 2015 Results

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November 3, 2015 

 

NATIONAL RESEARCH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

   

Three months ended
September 30,

   

Nine months ended
September 30,

 
   

2015

   

2014

   

2015

   

2014

 
                                 

Revenue

  $ 25,244     $ 23,682     $ 75,979     $ 73,713  
                                 

Operating expenses:

                               

Direct expenses

    11,006       9,769       33,246       30,871  

Selling, general and administrative

    6,620       5,805       20,883       18,154  

Depreciation and amortization

    1,070       949       3,109       2,810  

Total operating expenses

    18,696       16,523       57,238       51,835  
                                 

Operating income

    6,548       7,159       18,741       21,878  
                                 

Other income (expense):

                               

Interest income

    14       22       46       58  

Interest expense

    (52 )     (76 )     (172 )     (236 )

Other, net

    (25 )     2       (22 )     16  
                                 

Total other expense

    (63 )     (52 )     (148 )     (162 )
                                 

Income before income taxes

    6,485       7,107       18,593       21,716  
                                 

Provision for income taxes

    2,346       2,555       6,910       7,659  
                                 

Net income

  $ 4,139     $ 4,552     $ 11,683     $ 14,057  
                                 

Earnings Per Share of Common Stock:

                               

Basic Earnings Per Share:

                               

Class A

  $ 0.10     $ 0.11     $ 0.28     $ 0.34  

Class B

  $ 0.59     $ 0.66     $ 1.67     $ 2.03  

Diluted Earnings Per Share:

                               

Class A

  $ 0.10     $ 0.11     $ 0.28     $ 0.33  

Class B

  $ 0.59     $ 0.64     $ 1.65     $ 1.99  
                                 

Weighted average shares and share equivalents outstanding

                               

Class A - basic

    20,726       20,771       20,769       20,761  

Class B - basic

    3,478       3,474       3,478       3,472  

Class A - diluted

    20,937       21,035       21,002       21,078  

Class B - diluted

    3,521       3,536       3,522       3,538  

 

 
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NRC Announces Third Quarter 2015 Results

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November 3, 2015

 

NATIONAL RESEARCH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts and par value)

 

   

Sep. 30,

   

Dec. 31,

 
   

2015

    2014  

ASSETS

               

Current Assets:

               

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 37,580     $ 40,042  

Accounts receivable, net

    12,889       8,116  

Income taxes receivable

    723       1,100  

Assets held-for-sale

    1,341       --  

Other current assets

    3,534       3,930  

Total current assets

    56,067       53,188  
                 

Property and equipment, net

    11,161       12,143  

Goodwill

    57,867       58,489  

Other, net

    4,381       5,690  

Total Assets

  $ 129,476     $ 129,510  
                 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

               

Current Liabilities:

               

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

  $ 6,449     $ 6,028  

Deferred revenue

    17,454       15,095  

Accrued compensation

    4,730       4,365  

Income taxes payable

    -       110  

Notes payable

    2,383       2,328  

Liabilities held-for-sale

    568       --  

Total Current Liabilities

    31,584       27,926  
                 

Non-current liabilities

    11,302       13,836  
                 

Total Liabilities

    42,886       41,762  
                 

Shareholders’ Equity:

               

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, authorized 2,000,000 shares, none issued

    --       --  
Class A Common stock, $0.001 par value; authorized 60,000,000 shares, issued 25,538,056 in 2015 and 25,475,662 in 2014, outstanding 20,802,881 in 2015 and 20,894,286 in 2014                  
Class B Common stock, $0.001 par value; authorized 80,000,000 shares, issued 4,262,287 in 2015 and 4,251,889 in 2014, outstanding 3,502,344 in 2015 and 3,494,865 in 2014                

Additional paid-in capital

    43,335       44,864  

Retained earnings

    77,826       73,686  

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

    (2,570 )     (773 )

Treasury stock

    (32,031 )     (30,058 )

Total shareholders’ equity

    86,590       87,748  

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

  $ 129,476     $ 129,510  
 
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NRC Announces Third Quarter 2015 Results

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November 3, 2015

 

NATIONAL RESEARCH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY

Unaudited Non-GAAP Combined Earnings Per Share Schedule

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

   

Three months ended
September 30,

   

Nine months ended
September 30,

 
   

2015

   

2014

   

2015

   

2014

 
                                 

Combined Earnings Per Share

                               

Basic Earnings Per Share

  $ 0.17     $ 0.19     $ 0.48     $ 0.58  

Diluted Earnings Per Share

  $ 0.17     $ 0.19     $ 0.47     $ 0.57  
                                 
Combined weighted average shares and share equivalents outstanding                                

Combined - Basic

    24,204       24,245       24,247       24,324  

Combined - Diluted

    24,458       24,571       24,524       24,617  

 

 

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