Helios and Matheson Reports $101,000 Net Income for Q2 2012

NEW YORK, Aug. 6, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Helios and Matheson Information Technology Inc (the "Company") (Nasdaq:HMNY), a 30 year old IT services organization focused on the banking, financial services and insurance sectors, reported a net income of $101,000 or $0.04 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2012 compared to net income of $17,000 or $0.01 per diluted share for Q2 2011 and net income of $14,000 or $0.01 per diluted share for first quarter of 2012. The Company reported revenue of $3 million for the second quarter, as compared to first quarter revenue of $2.7 million and 2011 second quarter revenue of $3 million.

Management believes that the Company is continuing to gain financial strength. The Company closed the second quarter of 2012 with cash of approximately $2 million, up from $1.7 million at the end of the second quarter of 2011. The Company continues to be debt free. The Company closed the second quarter of 2012 with current assets and security deposits at about $4.8 million.

 Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
(In 000s except per share amounts)06/30/1206/30/1103/31/1206/30/1206/30/11
 (Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)(Unaudited)
Revenue $ 2,960 $ 2,990 $ 2,679 $ 5,640 $ 6,239
Gross Profit $ 701 $ 547 $ 640 $ 1,342 $ 1,166
Income/(loss) from operations $ 102 $ 22 $ 102 $ 204 $ (91)
Net Income/(loss) $ 101 $ 17 $ 14 $ 115 $ (100)
EPS per basic share $ 0.04 $ 0.01 $ 0.01 $ 0.05 $ (0.04)
EPS per diluted share $ 0.04 $ 0.01 $ 0.01 $ 0.05 $ (0.04)

About Helios and Matheson Information Technology Inc

Helios and Matheson Information Technology Inc is a 30 year old IT services organization focused on the banking, financial services, insurance and healthcare sectors. Its common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the ticker symbol "HMNY".

Forward Looking Statements

This release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements regarding our expected future financial position, results of operations, cash flows, financing plans, business strategy, products and services, competitive positions, growth opportunities, plans and objectives of management for future operations, as well as statements that include words such as "anticipate," "if," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "could," "should," and other similar expressions are forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control, which may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from anticipated results, performance, or achievements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include those set forth in the Helios and Matheson Information Technology Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012 and more recent reports and registration statements filed with the SEC. Helios and Matheson Information Technology Inc. is under no obligation (and expressly disclaims any such obligation) to update or alter such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

HELIOS AND MATHESON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INC
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
     
 Six Months EndedThree Months Ended
 June 30,June 30,
 2012201120122011
  (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited)
     
Revenues $ 5,639,595 $ 6,239,077 $ 2,960,464 $ 2,990,065
Cost of revenues 4,298,004 5,073,374 2,259,369 2,443,549
Gross profit 1,341,591 1,165,703 701,095 546,516
Operating expenses:    
Selling, general & administrative  1,128,595 1,243,112 594,685 518,460
Depreciation & amortization 9,319 13,165 4,301 6,347
  1,137,914 1,256,277 598,986 524,807
Income/(Loss) from operations 203,677 (90,574) 102,109 21,709
Other income/(expense):    
Early lease termination fee (82,548) -- -- --
Interest income-net 6,096 1,680 5,173 907
  (76,452) 1,680 5,173 907
Income/(Loss) before income taxes 127,225 (88,894) 107,282 22,616
Provision for income taxes 12,000 11,500 6,000 6,000
Net Income/(loss) 115,225 (100,394) 101,282 16,616
Other comprehensive loss -- foreign currency adjustment (7,790) (3,512) (9,525) (4,738)
Comprehensive Income/(loss) $ 107,435 $ (103,906) $ 91,757 $ 11,878
     
     
Basic and diluted Income/(loss) per share $ 0.05 $ (0.04) $ 0.04 $ 0.01
     
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
 
 
HELIOS AND MATHESON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
   
   
 June 30,December 31,
 20122011
ASSETS (unaudited) 
Current Assets:  
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,031,739 $ 1,998,158
Accounts receivable- less allowance for doubtful accounts of $76,732 at June 30, 2012, and $77,590 at December 31, 2011 1,552,293 1,665,553
Unbilled receivables 118,231 46,408
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 141,248 83,326
Total current assets 3,843,511 3,793,445
Property and equipment, net 52,823 20,685
Security Deposit 1,000,000 1,000,000
Deposits and other assets 100,032 142,673
Total assets $ 4,996,366  $ 4,956,803
   
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY  
Current Liabilities:  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 1,036,864 $ 1,104,736
   
Total current liabilities 1,036,864 1,104,736
Shareholders' equity:  
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 2,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2012, and December 31, 2011 --  -- 
Common stock, $.01 par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized; 2,330,438 issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2012, and December 31, 2011 23,304 23,304
Paid-in capital 37,855,740 37,855,740
Accumulated other comprehensive Loss - foreign currency translation (33,722) (25,932)
Accumulated deficit (33,885,820) (34,001,045)
Total shareholders' equity 3,959,502 3,852,067
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 4,996,366  $ 4,956,803
   
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
CONTACT: Umesh Ahuja
         703 691 0400 Ext 1046
         uahuja@hmny.com