Exhibit 99.1

 

Company Contact:
Kevin Scull
Programmer's Paradise, Inc.
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
(732) 389-8950 extension 7273
kevin.scull@programmers.com

PROGRAMMER'S PARADISE, INC. REPORTS SECOND QUARTER RESULTS;
SALES INCREASE 38%, INCOME FROM OPERATIONS INCREASES 360%

SHREWSBURY, NJ, July 27, 2006 - Programmer's Paradise, Inc. (NASDAQ: PROG)

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Sales:  $41.4 million, up 38% year-over-year

 

 

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Gross profit:  $4.1 million, up 20% year-over-year
   

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Income from operations:  $1.1 million, up 360% year-over-year
   

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Net income:  $0.8 million, up 322% year-over-year
   

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Diluted earnings per share:  $0.17, up 325% year-over-year

The results will be discussed in a conference call to be held on Friday, July 28, 2006 at 10:00 AM Eastern time.  The dial-in telephone number is (866) 818-1395 and the pass code is PROG.

"The second quarter of 2006 was a spectacular quarter for us.  Revenue grew at a strong pace.  Our Lifeboat division continued to take market share.  The sales growth combined with our focus on cost control resulted in an increase of 360% in income from operations over the same period in 2005," said Simon F. Nynens, President and Chief Executive Officer.

Net sales for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 were $41.4 million compared with $30.1 million in the second quarter of 2005, a 38% increase.  Total sales for our Programmer's Paradise division were $12.5 million compared with $11.9 million in the second quarter of 2005, representing a 5% increase.  Total sales for our Lifeboat division were $29.0 million compared with $18.2 million in the second quarter of 2005, representing a 60% increase.  This growth reflects our continued focus on the expanding virtual infrastructure-centric business, as well as the strengthening of our account penetration.

Gross profit for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 was $4.1 million compared with $3.4 million in the second quarter of 2005, a 20% increase.  Total gross profit for our Programmer's Paradise division was $1.7 million compared with $1.6 million in the second quarter of 2005, representing a 2% increase.  Total gross profit for our Lifeboat division was $2.4 million compared with $1.8 million in the second quarter of 2005, representing a 37% increase.

Gross profit margin, as a percentage of net sales, for the quarter ended June 30, 2006 was 9.8% compared with 11.2% in the second quarter of 2005.  Gross profit margin for our Programmer's Paradise division was 13.3% compared with 13.6% in the second quarter of 2005.  Gross profit margin for our Lifeboat division was 8.3% compared with 9.7% in the second quarter of 2005.  These margins primarily reflect the competitive nature of our business and a shift in our product mix.

Total selling, general, and administrative ("SG&A") expenses for the second quarter of 2006 were $2.9 million compared with $3.1 million in the second quarter of 2005 or a decrease of $0.2 million or 6%.  This decrease is mainly due to a one-time charge of $0.3 million for an uncollectible receivable in the second quarter of 2005, partly offset by a $0.1 million charge related to the subleasing of our Hauppauge, New York office to another company in the second quarter of 2006.  As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses for the second quarter of 2006 were 7.1% compared with 10.4% in the second quarter of 2005.

Second quarter income from operations in 2006 was $1.1 million compared with $0.2 million in the second quarter of 2005, representing a 360% increase.  Second quarter net income in 2006 was $0.8 million compared with $0.2 million in the second quarter of 2005.  Diluted earnings per share were $.17 versus $.04 in the second quarter of 2005.

Programmer's Paradise, Inc. (NASDAQ: PROG) was founded in 1982 and is an award-winning marketer and distributor of technical software and hardware. When it comes to software, Programmer's Paradise has it all. Our experienced account executives are key in our strategy. We offer our customers customized extranets, consultancy services, and flexible financing, as well as same day shipping.  Additional information can be found by visiting www.programmersparadise.com.

Contact Programmer's Paradise, Inc. via Kevin Scull, Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of Programmer's Paradise, Inc. at (732) 389-8950 or kevin.scull@programmers.com.

The statements in this release concerning the Company's future prospects are forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties include the continued acceptance of the Company's distribution channel by vendors and customers, the timely availability and acceptance of new products, and contribution of key vendor relationships and support programs. The forward-looking statements contained herein are also subject generally to other risks and uncertainties that are described from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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PROGRAMMER'S PARADISE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
 

June 30,
2006

 

December 31,
2005

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

ASSETS

       

Current assets

     

Cash and cash equivalents

$11,122

 

$7,369

Marketable securities

8,987

 

7,884

Accounts receivable, net

19,129

 

21,185

Inventory - finished goods

948

 

1,956

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

669

 

688

Deferred income taxes, current

1,414

 

1,783

Total current assets

42,269

 

40,865

       

Equipment and leasehold improvements, net

538

 

434

Other assets

721

 

453

Deferred income taxes, net of current

2,676

 

2,516

       

Total assets

$46,204

 

$44,268

       

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

       

Current liabilities

     

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

$26,015

 

$25,751

Dividend payable

1,130

 

519

Total current liabilities

27,145

 

26,270

       
Other liabilities 115   -
Total liabilities 27,260   26,270
       

Commitments and contingencies

     
       

Stockholders' equity

     

Common stock, $.01 par value; authorized,
     10,000,000 shares; issued 5,284,500 shares

53

 

53

Additional paid-in capital

29,889

 

30,948

Treasury stock, at cost, 1,097,919 shares and
      1,289,665 shares, respectively

(3,060)

 

(3,620)

Accumulated deficit

(8,198)

 

(9,570)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

260

 

187

Total stockholders' equity

18,944

 

17,998

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$46,204

 

$44,268

       

 

PROGRAMMER'S PARADISE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)

    Six months ended   Three months ended
    June 30,   June 30,
    2006   2005   2006   2005
                 

Net sales

 

$76,800

 

$60,221

 

$41,438

 

$30,052

Cost of sales

 

68,897

 

53,422

 

37,379

 

26,682

Gross profit

 

7,903

 

6,799

 

4,059

 

3,370

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

5,891

 

6,108

 

2,924

 

3,123

Income from operations

 

2,012

 

691

 

1,135

 

247

Interest income, net

 

279

 

140

 

166

 

73

Realized foreign exchange gain (loss)

 

2

 

(25)

 

1

 

(14)

Income before income tax provision

 

2,293

 

806

 

1,302

 

306

Provision for income taxes

 

921

 

321

 

521

 

121

Net income

$1,372

$485

$781

$185

Net income per common share - Basic

 

$0.33

 

$0.12

 

$0.19

 

$0.05

Net income per common share - Diluted

 

$0.31

 

$0.11

 

$0.17

 

$0.04

Weighted average common shares outstanding-Basic

 


4,137

 


3,957

 


4,172

 


3,991

Weighted average common shares outstanding-Diluted

 


4,474

 


4,413

 


4,494

 


4,364

Reconciliation to comprehensive income:

               

Net income

 

$1,372

 

$485

 

$781

 

$185

Other comprehensive income(loss), net of tax:

               

Unrealized gain on marketable securities

15

6

8

6

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

58

 

(33)

 

47

 

(23)

Total comprehensive income

 

$1,445

 

$458

 

$836

 

$168