London, November 13, 2009 - Berkeley Technology Limited (OTCBB: BKLYY.PK, London: BEK.L) (the "Company") is an international venture capital consulting firm with a focus on Silicon Valley technology companies.
The Company today reported financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009. The Company's consolidated net loss for the third quarter of 2009 was $0.5 million, or $0.01 per diluted share and $0.09 per diluted ADR, compared with a consolidated net loss of $1.0 million, or $0.02 per diluted share and $0.20 per diluted ADR, for the third quarter of 2008. The Company computes and reports consolidated net income (loss) and diluted earnings (loss) per share and ADR in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP").
For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, the Company's consolidated net loss was $2.2 million, or $0.04 per diluted share and $0.43 per diluted ADR, compared with a consolidated net loss of $2.1 million, or $0.04 per diluted share and $0.41 per diluted ADR, for the first nine months of 2008.
The improvement in results for the third quarter of 2009 compared to the third quarter of 2008 resulted from a $0.4 million decrease in operating expenses, primarily in staff costs, and a $0.2 million change in realized investment gains and losses. The results for the third quarter of 2008 included an other-than-temporary write-down taken on one of the Group's private equity investments, and there were no investment gains or losses in the third quarter of 2009.
We continue to make progress in holding operating expenses down. The results for the first nine months of 2009 includes a $0.4 million decrease in operating expenses, primarily in staff costs, though this was offset by a $0.2 million decline in interest income due to the lower interest rate environment, and by a $0.2 million change in realized investment gains and losses. During the first nine months of 2009, an other-than-temporary write-down of $0.2 million was taken on one of the Group's private equity investments. During the first nine months of 2008, an other-than temporary write-down of $0.25 million was taken on this private equity investment, but this was more than offset by a $0.27 million realized gain due to the receipt of a final distribution from the WorldCom, Inc. securities litigation.
We earned consulting fees of $0.4 million during the first nine months of 2009 which was comparable to the fees earned in the same period last year.
In certain of our consulting arrangements, we may benefit from investments made by our clients if their investments are successful. Given the challenges we face in the current economic environment, the level of consulting fees is expected to fluctuate depending on the nature and extent of our work at any point in time. We continue to actively seek new clients and business opportunities.
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Statements contained herein which are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results of the future events described in such forward-looking statements to differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to deviations from the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, (i) variations in demand for the Company's products and services, (ii) the success of the Company's new products and services, (iii) significant changes in net cash flows in or out of the Company's businesses, (iv) fluctuations in the performance of debt and equity markets worldwide, (v) the enactment of adverse state, federal or foreign regulation or changes in government policy or regulation (including accounting standards) affecting the Company's operations, (vi) the effect of economic conditions and interest rates in the U.S., the U.K. or internationally, (vii) the ability of the Company's subsidiaries to compete in their respective businesses, (viii) the ability of the Company to attract and retain key personnel, and (ix) actions by governmental authorities that regulate the Company's businesses, including insurance commissions. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
Please address any inquiries to:
Robert A. Cornman Jersey (0)1534 607700
Company Secretary
Berkeley Technology Limited
Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2009
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BERKELEY TECHNOLOGY LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share amounts)
September 30, December 31,
2009 2008
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 11,744 $ 13,681
Accounts receivable, less allowances of $0 as
of September 30, 2009
and December 31, 2008 150 222
Interest receivable 2 1
Prepaid expenses and deposits 27 147
Total current assets 11,923 14,051
Private equity investments (at lower of cost 1,341 1,484
or estimated fair value)
Property and equipment, net of accumulated 6 9
depreciation of $181 and $177 as of September
30, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively
Total assets $ 13,270 $ 15,544
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 417 $ 459
Policyholder liabilities (due in less than one year) - 106
Total current liabilities 417 565
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Ordinary shares, $0.05 par value per share: 86,400,000
shares authorized;
64,439,073 shares issued and outstanding as of
September 30, 2009
and December 31, 2008 3,222 3,222
Additional paid-in capital 67,903 67,860
Retained earnings 4,725 6,894
Employee benefit trusts, at cost (13,522,381 shares as
of
September 30, 2009 and December 31, 2008) (62,598) (62,598)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (399) (399)
Total shareholders' equity 12,853 14,979
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 13,270 $ 15,544
See accompanying Notes which are an integral part of these Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements.
BERKELEY TECHNOLOGY LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share and ADS amounts)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2009 2008 2009 2008
Revenues:
Consulting fees $ 150 $ 150 $ 397 $ 414
Total revenues 150 150 397 414
Operating expenses:
Cost of services 199 218 609 697
Selling, general and 425 758 1,789 2,091
administrative expenses
Total operating expenses 624 976 2,398 2,788
Operating loss (474) (826) (2,001) (2,374)
Interest income 20 72 34 271
Net realized investment gains - (250) (200) 20
(losses)
Loss before income tax expense (454) (1,004) (2,167) (2,083)
Income tax expense - - 2 2
Net loss $ (454) $ (1,004) $ (2,169) $ (2,085)
Basic and diluted loss per $ (0.01) $ (0.02) $ (0.04) $ (0.04)
share
Basic and diluted loss per ADS $ (0.09) $ (0.20) $ (0.43) $ (0.41)
See accompanying Notes which are an integral part of these Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements.
BERKELEY TECHNOLOGY LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2009 2008
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss $ (2,169) $ (2,085)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 3 5
Amounts credited on insurance policyholder accounts 1 4
Net realized investment losses (gains) 200 (20)
Share based compensation 43 51
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accrued investment income (1) 12
Other assets 135 269
Accounts payable, accruals and other liabilities (43) 10
Net cash used in operating activities (1,831) (1,754)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from WorldCom, Inc. securities litigation - 270
settlement
Capital expenditures - (2)
Net cash provided by investing activities - 268
Cash flows from financing activities:
Insurance policyholder benefits paid (111) -
Net cash used in financing activities (111) -
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 5 (18)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (1,937) (1,504)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 13,681 14,568
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 11,744 $13,064
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing
activities:
Exchange of receivable from consulting client for
additional private
equity investment in consulting client $ 57 $ -
See accompanying Notes which are an integral part of these Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements.
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