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Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: Blackbaud, Inc.
Filing Type: Form 10-Q (Quarterly Report)
Period Ended: March 31, 2007
Business Overview: Blackbaud is a leading global provider of software and related services for nonprofit organizations, serving approximately 16,000 active customers across verticals such as religion, education, and health. The company generates revenue through perpetual software licenses, maintenance, consulting, and subscription-based hosted applications.

Key Financial Metrics

Margins: Gross margin was 63.9% in Q1 2007 compared to 68.7% in Q1 2006. Net income margin was 10.4% in Q1 2007 versus 12.8% in Q1 2006.

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Total revenue increased 27% ($11.6 million) year-over-year. Approximately 36% of this increase ($4.2 million) is attributable to the acquisition of Target Software, Inc. and Target Analysis Group, Inc. (the "Target Companies") on January 16, 2007.
• Segment Performance:
  • Subscriptions: Revenue surged 109% to $4.8 million, driven largely by hosted applications from the Target Companies.
  • Services: Revenue grew 34% to $18.3 million, though margins compressed due to increased headcount and lower utilization rates.
  • License Fees: Revenue increased 13% to $8.1 million with improved margins due to reduced reseller commissions.
• Acquisition Impact: The acquisition resulted in $37.2 million of goodwill and $22.3 million of intangible assets. Amortization expense increased significantly to $0.6 million from $0.1 million in the prior year.
• Debt and Liquidity: The company borrowed $30 million under its credit facility to finance the acquisition. As of March 31, 2007, $20 million remained outstanding. Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $51.8 million primarily due to the acquisition costs and stock repurchases.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Restatement of Financials: The company restated financial statements for 2004–2006 and Q1 2006 due to a misapplication of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108 (SAB 108) regarding revenue recognition (monthly convention vs. actual days). This resulted in a reduction of prior period revenues and net income but had no impact on cash flows.
• Dividends: The Board increased the annual dividend to $0.34 per share. A Q2 dividend of $0.085 per share was declared, payable June 15, 2007.
• Stock Repurchases: The company repurchased 620,878 shares for $14.1 million during the quarter. Approximately $6.2 million remains available under the $35 million authorization.
• Contingencies:
  • Earn-outs: Up to $2.4 million is contingently payable to Target Companies sellers based on 2007 performance. Up to $1.5 million remains payable regarding a prior acquisition (Campagne Associates).
  • Tax: Adoption of FIN 48 resulted in a $269,000 reduction to retained earnings. The company has significant state tax credits ($10.1 million) subject to expiration.
• Risks: Key risks include the successful integration of the Target Companies, reliance on customer renewals, and potential limitations on growth due to dividend and repurchase policies.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Restatement Details: Verify the specific impact of the SAB 108 correction on historical comparability and ensure the "actual days" revenue recognition method is consistently applied going forward.
• Acquisition Integration: Monitor the realization of synergies from the Target Companies acquisition and the performance of the earn-out conditions.
• Debt Covenants: Confirm continued compliance with the revolving credit facility covenants (leverage ratio, interest coverage) given the $20 million outstanding balance.
• Margin Trends: Analyze the sustainability of gross margins, particularly in the Services segment where headcount increases have pressured profitability.
• Deferred Tax Assets: Assess the company's ability to generate sufficient taxable income to utilize its significant deferred tax assets and state tax credits before expiration.