eLoyalty Announces First Quarter 2009 Results

Company Announces $31.8m in Total Revenues; Record $86.9m Managed Services Backlog; and Increased Guidance for Q2


LAKE FOREST, IL--(Marketwire - May 6, 2009) - eLoyalty Corporation (NASDAQ: ELOY), a leading Integrated Contact Solutions and Behavioral Analytics™ services and solutions company, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 28, 2009.

For the first quarter of 2009, total revenue was $31.8 million and the net loss was $3.8 million. The net loss available to common shareholders was $0.32 per share. eLoyalty realized "Adjusted Earnings(1)" income of $0.1 million for the first quarter of 2009. Adjusted Earnings is a non-GAAP measure. For a reconciliation of Adjusted Earnings to operating loss, see the accompanying schedule.

The following is a summary of revenue by major component:

                             Three Months Ended
                       -------------------------------
          (000's)      03/28/2009 03/29/2008 % Change
                       ---------- ---------- ---------
Revenue:
  Managed Services     $   11,180 $   10,771         4%
  Consulting Services       7,646     10,581       -28%
                       ========== ========== =========
Services Revenue           18,826     21,352       -12%
  Product                  12,038      1,778       577%
                       ---------- ---------- ---------
Net Revenue                30,864     23,130        33%
  Reimbursed expenses         944        738
                       ---------- ---------- ---------
Total Revenue          $   31,808 $   23,868        33%
                       ---------- ---------- ---------

Q1 2009 Highlights

First Quarter 2009 highlights include:

--  $30.9 million in total revenues before reimbursed expenses
--  29% sequential increase in total revenues before reimbursed expenses
--  15% sequential increase in ICS Consulting revenues
--  Record $15.2 million of Services revenue and $27.3 million of total
    revenues before reimbursed expenses from our primary Service Lines (ICS and
    the Behavioral Analytics™ Service)
--  Record $86.9 million Managed Services Backlog(2)
--  $116 thousand of Adjusted Earnings
    

Second Quarter 2009 Guidance

eLoyalty provides guidance for Services revenue only. Product revenue from the sale of third-party software and hardware can fluctuate substantially between periods and is not a primary focus of the Company's business.

Based on these factors, eLoyalty currently expects its Second Quarter 2009 Services revenues will increase by 9% sequentially to approximately $20.5 million.

Conference Call Information

eLoyalty management will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 6, 2009. A webcast of the conference call and slide presentation will be available live via the Internet at the Investor Relations section of eLoyalty's web site at http://www.eloyalty.com/investor/ where this press release, as well as other financial information that will be discussed on that call, is also available. For those who cannot access the live broadcast, or the continued availability on eLoyalty's website, a replay of the conference call will also be available beginning approximately two hours after the live call is completed until May 20, 2009 by dialing (800) 642-1687 or, for international callers, (706) 645-9291 and entering conference ID number 94216458.

About eLoyalty

eLoyalty helps its customers achieve breakthrough results with revolutionary analytics and advanced technologies that drive continuous business improvement. With a long track record of delivering proven solutions for many of the Fortune 1000, eLoyalty's offerings include the Behavioral Analytics™ Service, Integrated Contact Solutions and Consulting Services, each of which enables focused business transformation.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding anticipated financial results and other matters that are not strictly historical in nature. These forward-looking statements are based on current management expectations, forecasts and assumptions, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. The risks, uncertainties and other factors that might cause such a difference include those described under "Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors" in eLoyalty's Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. They reflect opinions, assumptions and estimates only as of the date they are made, and eLoyalty Corporation undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any of these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise.

(1) eLoyalty presents Adjusted Earnings, a non-GAAP measure that represents cash earnings performance, excluding the impact of non-cash expenses and expense reduction activities, because management believes that Adjusted Earnings provide investors with a better understanding of the results of eLoyalty's operations. Management believes that Adjusted Earnings reflect eLoyalty's resources available to invest in its business and strengthen its balance sheet. In addition, expense reduction activities can vary significantly between periods on the basis of factors that management does not believe reflect current-period operating performance. Although similar adjustments for expense reduction activities may be recorded in future periods, the size and frequency of these adjustments cannot be predicted. The Adjusted Earnings measure should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or superior to, operating income, cash flows or other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.

(2) eLoyalty uses the term "backlog" to reflect the estimated future amount of Managed services revenue related to its Managed services contracts. The value of these contracts is based on anticipated usage volumes over the anticipated term of the agreement. The anticipated term of the agreement is based on the contractually agreed fixed term of the contract, plus agreed upon, but optional extension periods. Anticipated volumes may be greater or lesser than anticipated. In addition, these contracts typically are cancellable without cause based on the customer making a substantial early termination payment or forfeiture of prepaid contract amounts. The reported backlog is expected to be recognized as follows: $30.2m in 2009; $27.1m in 2010; $15.2m in 2011; $14.4m in 2012 and thereafter.


                     eLoyalty Corporation
        CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
        (Unaudited and in thousands, except per share data)

                                                            For the
                                                      Three Months Ended
                                                    ----------------------
                                                     March 28,   March 29,
                                                       2009        2008
                                                    ----------  ----------
Revenue:
   Services                                         $   18,826  $   21,352
   Product                                              12,038       1,778
                                                    ----------  ----------
     Revenue before reimbursed expenses
      (net revenue)                                     30,864      23,130
   Reimbursed expenses                                     944         738
                                                    ----------  ----------
Total revenue                                           31,808      23,868

Operating expenses:
   Cost of services                                     12,729      13,349
   Cost of product                                      10,401       1,401
                                                    ----------  ----------
     Cost of revenue before reimbursed expenses         23,130      14,750
   Reimbursed expenses                                     944         738
                                                    ----------  ----------
Total cost of revenue, exclusive of depreciation and
 amortization shown below:                              24,074      15,488
   Selling, general and administrative                   9,702      11,443
   Severance and related costs                             644         169
   Depreciation and amortization                           997         963
                                                    ----------  ----------
Total operating expenses                                35,417      28,063
                                                    ----------  ----------

Operating loss                                          (3,609)     (4,195)
Interest and other (expense) income, net                  (179)         78
                                                    ----------  ----------
Loss before income taxes                                (3,788)     (4,117)
Income tax provision                                       (18)        (33)
                                                    ----------  ----------
Net loss                                                (3,806)     (4,150)
Dividends related to Series B convertible preferred
 stock                                                    (323)       (324)
                                                    ----------  ----------
Net loss available to common stockholders           $   (4,129) $   (4,474)
                                                    ==========  ==========

Basic net loss per common share                     $    (0.32) $    (0.49)
                                                    ==========  ==========
Diluted net loss per common share                   $    (0.32) $    (0.49)
                                                    ==========  ==========

Shares used to calculate basic net loss per share       13,086       9,062
                                                    ==========  ==========
Shares used to calculate diluted net loss per share     13,086       9,062
                                                    ==========  ==========

Stock-based compensation, primarily restricted stock, is included in
 individual line items above:
   Cost of services                                 $      336  $      360
   Selling, general and administrative                   1,748       3,422
   Severance and related costs                             248          45




                       eLoyalty Corporation
              CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited and in thousands, except share and per share data)

                                                     March 28, December 27,
                                                       2009        2008
                                                    ----------  ----------
                             ASSETS:
Current Assets:
   Cash and cash equivalents                        $   18,637  $   27,064
   Restricted cash                                       3,459       3,655
   Receivables, (net of allowances of $136 and $107)    21,669      10,005
   Prepaid expenses                                      9,191       7,783
   Other current assets                                  3,550       1,251
                                                    ----------  ----------
      Total current assets                              56,506      49,758
Equipment and leasehold improvements, net                6,663       6,424
Goodwill                                                 2,643       2,643
Intangibles, net                                           576         611
Other long-term assets                                   7,605       4,787
                                                    ----------  ----------
      Total assets                                  $   73,993  $   64,223
                                                    ==========  ==========
              LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Current Liabilities:
   Accounts payable                                 $    9,959  $    3,904
   Accrued compensation and related costs                4,841       4,994
   Unearned revenue                                     15,130      11,525
   Other current liabilities                             4,982       4,647
                                                    ----------  ----------
      Total current liabilities                         34,912      25,070
Long-term unearned revenue                               7,695       5,274
Other long-term liabilities                              2,702       2,572
                                                    ----------  ----------
      Total liabilities                                 45,309      32,916
                                                    ----------  ----------

Redeemable Series B convertible preferred stock,
 $0.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized and
 designated; 3,619,378 and 3,619,537 shares issued
 and outstanding with a liquidation preference of
 $19,428 and $19,107 at March 28, 2009 and
 December 27, 2008, respectively                        18,459      18,460

Stockholders' Equity:
   Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 35,000,000
    shares authorized; none issued and outstanding           -           -
   Common stock, $0.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares
    authorized; 14,758,972 and 14,152,107 shares
    issued at March 28, 2009 and December 27, 2008,
    respectively; and 14,161,821 and 13,661,746
    outstanding at March 28, 2009 and December 27, 2008,
    respectively                                           148         142
   Additional paid-in capital                          200,535     198,853
   Accumulated deficit                                (184,007)   (180,201)
   Treasury stock, at cost, 597,151 and 490,956 shares
    at March 28, 2009 and December 27, 2008,
    respectively                                        (2,890)     (2,457)
   Accumulated other comprehensive loss                 (3,561)     (3,490)
                                                    ----------  ----------
     Total stockholders' equity                         10,225      12,847
                                                    ----------  ----------
     Total liabilities and stockholders' equity     $   73,993  $   64,223
                                                    ==========  ==========



                       eLoyalty Corporation
        CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                   (Unaudited and in thousands)

                                                           For the
                                                      Three Months Ended
                                                    ----------------------
                                                     March 28,   March 29,
                                                       2009        2008
                                                    ----------  ----------
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
   Net loss                                         $   (3,806) $   (4,150)
   Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
    used in operating activities:
     Depreciation and amortization                         997         963
     Stock-based compensation                            2,084       3,782
     Provision for uncollectible amounts                    47          14
     Severance and related costs                           248          45
   Changes in assets and liabilities:
     Receivables                                       (11,722)     (1,483)
     Prepaid expenses                                   (4,605)     (1,681)
     Other assets                                       (2,268)       (511)
     Accounts payable                                    6,058       1,563
     Accrued compensation and related costs               (147)     (1,079)
     Unearned revenue                                    6,030         760
     Other liabilities                                    (185)       (104)
                                                    ----------  ----------
       Net cash used in operating activities            (7,269)     (1,881)
                                                    ----------  ----------

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
   Capital expenditures and other                         (666)       (337)
                                                    ----------  ----------
       Net cash used in investing activities              (666)       (337)
                                                    ----------  ----------

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
   Acquisition of treasury stock                          (433)     (1,229)
   Decrease in restricted cash                             196           -
   Payment of Series B convertible preferred stock
    dividends                                               (2)       (669)
   Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan               25         126
   Principal payments under capital lease
    obligations                                           (214)       (121)
                                                    ----------  ----------
       Net cash used in financing activities              (428)     (1,893)
                                                    ----------  ----------

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash
 equivalents                                               (64)         28
                                                    ----------  ----------
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents                   (8,427)     (4,083)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period          27,064      21,412
                                                    ----------  ----------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period            $   18,637  $   17,329
                                                    ==========  ==========

Non-Cash Investing and Financing Transactions:
   Capital lease obligations incurred               $      579  $    1,201
   Capital equipment purchased on credit                   579       1,201
   Change in net unrealized security loss                   (9)       (116)

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:
   Interest paid                                    $     (213) $     (161)



                  eLoyalty Corporation
        CALCULATION OF ADJUSTED EARNINGS MEASURE
              (Unaudited and in thousands)

                                                  For the
                                             Three Months Ended
                                            ----------------------
                                             March 28,   March 29,
                                               2009        2008
                                            ----------  ----------
GAAP - Operating loss                       $   (3,609) $   (4,195)

   Add back (reduce) the effect of:
Stock-based compensation                         2,084       3,782
Severance and related costs                        644         169
Depreciation and amortization                      997         963
                                            ----------  ----------
Adjusted earnings measure - income (loss)   $      116  $      719
                                            ==========  ==========

Contact Information: Contact: eLoyalty Corporation Bill Noon Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (847) 582-7019