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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

______________________

 FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  August 11, 2021
 
ASPEN TECHNOLOGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware   001-34630   04-2739697
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
  (Commission
File Number)
  (IRS Employer
Identification No.)
 
20 Crosby Drive, Bedford, MA   01730
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (781) 221-6400

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class Trading Symbol Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Common stock, $0.10 par value per share AZPN NASDAQ Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company □
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

 


 




Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

    On August 11, 2021, we issued a press release announcing financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2021, ended June 30, 2021. The full text of the press release issued in connection with this announcement is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
The information in this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)                                 Exhibits
Exhibit No.   Description
     
99.1  





SIGNATURE
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
  ASPEN TECHNOLOGY, INC.
   
     
 Date: August 11, 2021 By: /s/ Chantelle Breithaupt
    Chantelle Breithaupt
    Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer






Exhibit 99.1


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Aspen Technology Announces Financial Results for the
Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2021

Bedford, Mass. – August 11, 2021 - Aspen Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: AZPN), a global leader in asset optimization software, today announced financial results for its fourth-quarter and fiscal year 2021 ended June 30, 2021.
    
“AspenTech finished fiscal 2021 having generated record profitability and free cash flow, with 4.8% annual spend growth in the midst of unprecedented challenges for many of our customers. Our ability to achieve these results reflects the mission-critical role our solutions play in supporting the sustainability and efficiency requirements of our customers across the process and other capital-intensive industries,” said Antonio Pietri, President and Chief Executive Officer of Aspen Technology.

Pietri continued, “As we enter fiscal 2022, we are optimistic about the long-term opportunity for AspenTech. The need for our customers to operate their assets safely, sustainably, reliably and profitably has never been greater. Our continued focus on innovation, including the recently released aspenONE v12.1 that embeds AI capabilities across our solutions, enables even more value creation by customers. We are confident in our ability to return to double-digit annual spend growth over time as economic conditions and industry budgets normalize.”

Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2021 Recent Business Highlights    

Annual spend, which the company defines as the annualized value of all term license and maintenance contracts at the end of the quarter, was $621 million at the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, which increased 4.8% compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 and 1.9% sequentially.
AspenTech repurchased approximately 361,000 shares of its common stock for $50 million in fiscal year 2021.

Summary of Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Results

AspenTech’s total revenue of $198.0 million included:

License revenue, which represents the portion of a term license agreement allocated to the initial license, was $145.3 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, compared to $149.9 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020.





Maintenance revenue, which represents the portion of the term license agreement related to ongoing support and the right to future product enhancements, was $45.6 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, compared to $45.7 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020.

Services and other revenue was $7.0 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, compared to $6.4 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020.

For the quarter ended June 30, 2021, AspenTech reported income from operations of $105.9 million, compared to income from operations of $116.3 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020.

Net income was $95.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, leading to net income per share of $1.39, compared to net income per share of $1.39 in the same period last fiscal year.

Non-GAAP income from operations was $118.4 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, compared to non-GAAP income from operations of $125.5 million in the same period last fiscal year. Non-GAAP net income was $105.3 million, or $1.53 per share, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, compared to non-GAAP net income of $101.8 million, or $1.49 per share, in the same period last fiscal year. These non-GAAP results add back the impact of stock-based compensation expense, amortization of intangibles and acquisition-related fees. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results is presented in the financial tables included in this press release.

AspenTech had cash and cash equivalents of $379.9 million and total borrowings, net of debt issuance costs, of $293.2 million at June 30, 2021.

During the fourth quarter, the company generated $103.2 million in cash flow from operations and $103.7 million in free cash flow. Free cash flow is calculated as net cash provided by operating activities adjusted for the net impact of: purchases of property, equipment and leasehold improvements; payments for capitalized computer software development costs, and other nonrecurring items, such as acquisition-related payments.

Summary of Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Results

AspenTech’s total revenue of $709.4 million increased 18.5% from $598.7 million for fiscal year 2020.

License revenue was $497.5 million, an increase from $388.2 million for fiscal year 2020.

Maintenance revenue was $185.2 million, an increase from $178.1 million for fiscal year 2020.

Services and other revenue was $26.7 million, a decrease from $32.4 million for fiscal year 2020.

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, AspenTech reported income from operations of $358.4 million, compared to income from operations of $257.4 million for fiscal year 2020.

Net income was $319.8 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, leading to net income per share of $4.67, compared to net income per share of $3.34 for fiscal year 2020.

Non-GAAP income from operations was $404.3 million for fiscal year 2021, compared to non-GAAP income from operations of $295.6 million for fiscal year 2020. Non-GAAP net income was $356.0 million, or $5.20 per share, for fiscal year 2021, compared to non-GAAP net income of $259.8 million, or $3.78 per share, for fiscal year 2020.

For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, the company generated $276.1 million in cash flow from operations and $277.5 million in free cash flow.






Business Outlook
Based on information as of today, August 11, 2021, Aspen Technology is issuing the following guidance for fiscal year 2022:

Annual spend growth of 5-7% year-over-year
Free cash flow of $275 to $285 million
Total bookings of $766 to $819 million
Total revenue of $702 to $737 million
GAAP total expense of $386 to $391 million
Non-GAAP total expense of $341 to $346 million
GAAP operating income of $316 to $346 million
Non-GAAP operating income of $361 to $391 million
GAAP net income of $288 to $314 million
Non-GAAP net income of $323 to $349 million
GAAP net income per share of $4.27 to $4.65
Non-GAAP net income per share of $4.79 to $5.17

These statements are forward-looking and actual results may differ materially. Refer to the Forward-Looking Statements safe harbor below for information on the factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains “non-GAAP financial measures” under the rules of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Non-GAAP financial measures are not based on a comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. This non-GAAP information supplements, and is not intended to represent a measure of performance in accordance with, disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or superior to, financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results is included in the financial tables included in this press release.

Management considers both GAAP and non-GAAP financial results in managing Aspen Technology’s business. As the result of adoption of new licensing models, management believes that a number of Aspen Technology’s performance indicators based on GAAP, including revenue, gross profit, operating income and net income, should be viewed in conjunction with certain non-GAAP and other business measures in assessing Aspen Technology’s performance, growth and financial condition. Accordingly, management utilizes a number of non-GAAP and other business metrics, including the non-GAAP metrics set forth in this press release, to track Aspen Technology’s business performance. None of these non-GAAP metrics should be considered as an alternative to any measure of financial performance calculated in accordance with GAAP.

Conference Call and Webcast

Aspen Technology will host a conference call and webcast today, August 11, 2021, at 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Time), to discuss the company's financial results for the fourth-quarter and fiscal year 2021 as well as the company’s business outlook. The live dial-in number is (866) 471-3828 or (678) 509-7573, conference ID code 7282409. Interested parties may also listen to a live webcast of the call by logging on to the Investor Relations section of Aspen Technology’s website, http://ir.aspentech.com/events-and-presentations, and clicking on the “webcast” link. A replay of the call will be archived on Aspen Technology’s website and will also be available via telephone at (855) 859-2056 or (404) 537-3406, conference ID code 7282409, through August 18, 2021.

About Aspen Technology





Aspen Technology (AspenTech) is a global leader in asset optimization software. Its solutions address complex, industrial environments where it is critical to optimize the asset design, operation and maintenance lifecycle. AspenTech uniquely combines decades of process modelling expertise with artificial intelligence. Its purpose-built software platform automates knowledge work and builds sustainable competitive advantage by delivering high returns over the entire asset lifecycle. As a result, companies in capital-intensive industries can maximize uptime and push the limits of performance, running their assets safer, greener, longer and faster. Visit AspenTech.com to find out more.

Forward-Looking Statements

The third paragraph of this press release as well as the Business Outlook section contain forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may vary significantly from AspenTech’s expectations based on a number of risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation: delays or reductions in demand for AspenTech solutions due to the COVID-19 pandemic; AspenTech’s failure to increase usage and product adoption of aspenONE offerings or grow the aspenONE APM business, and failure to continue to provide innovative, market-leading solutions; declines in the demand for, or usage of, aspenONE software for any reason, including declines due to adverse changes in the process or other capital-intensive industries and materially reduced industry spending budgets due to the drop in demand for oil due to the COVID-19 pandemic, unfavorable economic and market conditions or a lessening demand in the market for asset process optimization software, including materially reduced industry spending budgets due to the significant drop in oil prices arising from drop in demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic; risks of foreign operations or transacting business with customers outside the United States; risks of competition and other risk factors described from time to time in AspenTech’s periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AspenTech cannot guarantee any future results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements. AspenTech expressly disclaims any obligation to update forward-looking statements after the date of this press release.

© 2021 Aspen Technology, Inc. AspenTech, aspenONE, asset optimization and the Aspen leaf logo are trademarks of Aspen Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Source: Aspen Technology, Inc.





ASPEN TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited in Thousands, Except per Share Data)
Three Months Ended June 30, Twelve Months Ended June 30,
2021 2020 2021 2020
Revenue:
License $ 145,346  $ 149,869  $ 497,479  $ 388,180 
Maintenance 45,603  45,721  185,164  178,139 
Services and other 7,012  6,350  26,733  32,398 
Total revenue 197,961  201,940  709,376  598,717 
Cost of revenue:
License 2,417  1,691  9,276  7,241 
Maintenance 4,221  4,909  18,287  19,248 
Services and other 7,677  8,558  32,588  35,118 
Total cost of revenue 14,315  15,158  60,151  61,607 
Gross profit 183,646  186,782  649,225  537,110 
Operating expenses:
Selling and marketing 32,867  28,440  114,959  114,486 
Research and development 23,653  23,536  94,229  92,230 
General and administrative 21,247  18,510  81,636  73,035 
Total operating expenses 77,767  70,486  290,824  279,751 
Income from operations 105,879  116,296  358,401  257,359 
Interest income 10,408  8,081  36,791  32,658 
Interest (expense) (1,606) (2,494) (7,245) (11,862)
Other (expense) income, net (1,393) 1,419  (3,200) 1,202 
Income before income taxes 113,288  123,302  384,747  279,357 
Provision for income taxes 17,843  28,772  64,944  49,686 
Net income $ 95,445  $ 94,530  $ 319,803  $ 229,671 
Net income per common share:
Basic $ 1.40  $ 1.40  $ 4.71  $ 3.38 
Diluted $ 1.39  $ 1.39  $ 4.67  $ 3.34 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic 68,028  67,634  67,863  68,000 
Diluted 68,612  68,176  68,492  68,727 






ASPEN TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited in Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)
June 30, 2021 June 30, 2020
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 379,853  $ 287,796 
Accounts receivable, net 52,502  56,301 
Current contract assets 308,607  291,497 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 12,716  10,884 
Prepaid income taxes 14,639  3,962 
Total current assets 768,317  650,440 
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net 5,610  5,963 
Computer software development costs, net 1,461  928 
Goodwill 159,852  137,055 
Intangible assets, net 44,327  42,851 
Non-current contract assets 407,180  318,976 
Contract costs 29,056  28,614 
Operating lease right-of-use assets 32,539  34,905 
Deferred tax assets 2,121  1,735 
Other non-current assets 3,537  1,839 
Total assets $ 1,454,000  $ 1,223,306 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 4,367  $ 3,988 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 50,575  43,556 
Current operating lease liabilities 6,751  6,824 
Income taxes payable 3,444  1,799 
Current borrowings 20,000  135,163 
Current deferred revenue 56,393  43,168 
Total current liabilities 141,530  234,498 
Non-current deferred revenue 11,732  13,913 
Deferred income taxes 193,360  179,978 
Non-current operating lease liabilities 29,699  33,088 
Non-current borrowings, net 273,162  292,369 
Other non-current liabilities 3,760  3,107 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17)
Series D redeemable convertible preferred stock, $0.10 par value—
Authorized— 367,000 shares as of June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020
Issued and outstanding— none as of June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2020
—  — 
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.10 par value— Authorized—210,000,000 shares
Issued— 104,543,414 shares at June 30, 2021 and 103,988,707 shares at June 30, 2020
Outstanding— 67,912,160 shares at June 30, 2021 and 67,718,692 shares at June 30, 2020
10,455  10,399 
Additional paid-in capital 819,642  769,411 
Retained earnings 1,778,133  1,458,330 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 9,026  (5,288)
Treasury stock, at cost—36,631,254 shares of common stock at June 30, 2021 and 36,270,015 shares at June 30, 2020 (1,816,499) (1,766,499)
Total stockholders’ equity 800,757  466,353
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity 1,454,000  $ 1,223,306 





ASPEN TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited in Thousands)
Three Months Ended June 30, Twelve Months Ended June 30,
2021 2020 2021 2020
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 95,445  $ 94,530  $ 319,803  $ 229,671 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 2,712  2,522  10,257  9,550 
Reduction in the carrying amount of right-of-use assets 1,890  2,576  8,927  9,094 
Net foreign currency losses (gains) 1,383  (1,128) 3,410  (945)
Stock-based compensation 9,055  7,415  33,644  31,548 
Deferred income taxes 5,226  29,617  12,255  28,101 
Provision for bad debts 2,916  1,864  9,716  5,255 
Other non-cash operating activities 203  202  921  625 
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (6,247) 3,553  (2,132) (12,875)
Contract assets, net (10,199) (30,413) (113,737) (28,084)
Contract costs (636) (2,048) (438) (3,570)
Lease liabilities (2,649) (2,668) (10,182) (9,508)
Prepaid expenses, prepaid income taxes, and other assets (5,883) (3,087) (12,842) (5,288)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, income taxes payable and other liabilities 6,788  (2,608) (59) (23,360)
Deferred revenue 3,181  (657) 16,591  13,044 
Net cash provided by operating activities 103,185  99,670  276,134  243,258 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, equipment and leasehold improvements (504) (167) (1,237) (1,278)
Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired —  —  (16,272) (74,460)
Payments for equity method investments (217) (5) (1,143) (324)
Payments for capitalized computer software development costs (234) —  (1,129) (141)
Net cash used in investing activities (955) (172) (19,781) (76,203)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Issuance of shares of common stock 13,588  3,640  26,096  9,004 
Repurchases of common stock (45,647) (1,811) (45,647) (152,432)
Payments of tax withholding obligations related to restricted stock (2,453) (1,921) (9,172) (10,167)
Deferred business acquisition payments (1,229) —  (1,229) (4,600)
Proceeds from borrowings —  —  —  574,163 
Repayments of amounts borrowed (4,000) (4,000) (135,182) (363,000)
Payments of debt issuance costs —  —  —  (3,533)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (39,741) (4,092) (165,134) 49,435 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 265  218  838  (620)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 62,754  95,624  92,057  215,870 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 317,099  192,172  287,796  71,926 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period 379,853  287,796  379,853  287,796 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Income taxes paid, net 12,061  13,174  61,410  39,533 
Interest paid $ 731  $ 4,198  $ 6,403  $ 12,444 
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash activities:
Change in purchases of property, equipment and leasehold improvements included in accounts payable and accrued expenses 35  (10) 112  (99)
Change in repurchases of common stock included in accounts payable and accrued expenses 4,353  (1,811) 4,353  (2,432)
Lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets 2,012  2,387  3,500  14,013 






ASPEN TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Results of Operations and Cash Flows
(Unaudited in Thousands, Except per Share Data)

Three Months Ended June 30, Twelve Months Ended June 30,
2021 2020 2021 2020
Total expenses
GAAP total expenses (a) $ 92,082  $ 85,644  $ 350,975  $ 341,358 
Less:
Stock-based compensation (b) (9,055) (7,415) (33,644) (31,548)
Amortization of intangibles (2,040) (1,831) (7,697) (6,572)
Acquisition related fees (1,385) —  (4,518) (78)
Non-GAAP total expenses $ 79,602  $ 76,398  $ 305,116  $ 303,160 
Income from operations
GAAP income from operations $ 105,879  $ 116,296  $ 358,401  $ 257,359 
Plus:
Stock-based compensation (b) 9,055  7,415  33,644  31,548 
Amortization of intangibles 2,040  1,831  7,697  6,572 
Acquisition related fees 1,385  —  4,518  78 
Non-GAAP income from operations $ 118,359  $ 125,542  $ 404,260  $ 295,557 
Net income
GAAP net income $ 95,445  $ 94,530  $ 319,803  $ 229,671 
Plus:
Stock-based compensation (b) 9,055  7,415  33,644  31,548 
Amortization of intangibles 2,040  1,831  7,697  6,572 
Acquisition related fees 1,385  —  4,518  78 
Less:
Income tax effect on Non-GAAP items (c) (2,621) (1,942) (9,630) (8,022)
Non-GAAP net income $ 105,304  $ 101,834  $ 356,032  $ 259,847 
Diluted income per share
GAAP diluted income per share $ 1.39  $ 1.39  $ 4.67  $ 3.34 
Plus:
Stock-based compensation (b) 0.13  0.11  0.49  0.46 
Amortization of intangibles 0.03  0.03  0.11  0.10 
Acquisition related fees 0.02  —  0.07  — 
Less:
Income tax effect on Non-GAAP items (c) (0.04) (0.03) (0.14) (0.12)
Non-GAAP diluted income per share $ 1.53  $ 1.49  $ 5.20  $ 3.78 
Shares used in computing Non-GAAP diluted income per share 68,612  68,176  68,492  68,727 




Three Months Ended June 30, Twelve Months Ended June 30,
2021 2020 2021 2020
Free Cash Flow
Net cash provided by operating activities (GAAP) $ 103,185  $ 99,670  $ 276,134  $ 243,258 
Purchases of property, equipment and leasehold improvements (504) (167) (1,237) (1,278)
Payments for capitalized computer software development costs (234) —  (1,129) (141)
Acquisition related payments 1,300  —  3,733  1,264 
Free cash flow (non-GAAP) $ 103,747  $ 99,503  $ 277,501  $ 243,103 
(a) GAAP total expenses
Three Months Ended June 30, Twelve Months Ended June 30,
2021 2020 2021 2020
Total costs of revenue $ 14,315  $ 15,158  $ 60,151  $ 61,607 
Total operating expenses 77,767  70,486  290,824  279,751 
GAAP total expenses $ 92,082  $ 85,644  $ 350,975  $ 341,358 
(b) Stock-based compensation expense was as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30, Twelve Months Ended June 30,
2021 2020 2021 2020
Cost of maintenance $ 208  $ 337  $ 896  $ 1,441 
Cost of services and other 415  484  1,613  1,961 
Selling and marketing 1,912  1,428  6,567  5,656 
Research and development 2,472  2,113  8,987  8,306 
General and administrative 4,048  3,053  15,581  14,184 
Total stock-based compensation $ 9,055  $ 7,415  $ 33,644  $ 31,548 
(c) The income tax effect on non-GAAP items for the three and twelve months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, is calculated utilizing the Company's statutory tax rate of 21 percent.





ASPEN TECHNOLOGY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Reconciliation of Forward-Looking Guidance Range
(Unaudited in Thousands, Except per Share Data)
Twelve Months Ended June 30, 2022 (a)
Range
Low High
Guidance - Total expenses
GAAP - total expenses $ 386,000  $ 391,000 
Less:
Stock-based compensation (36,000) (36,000)
Amortization of intangibles (9,000) (9,000)
Non-GAAP - total expenses $ 341,000  $ 346,000 
Guidance - Income from operations
GAAP - income from operations $ 316,000  $ 346,000 
Plus:
Stock-based compensation 36,000  36,000 
Amortization of intangibles 9,000  9,000 
Non-GAAP - income from operations 361,000  391,000 
Guidance - Net income and diluted income per share
GAAP - net income and diluted income per share $ 288,000  $ 4.27  $ 314,000  $ 4.65 
Plus:
Stock-based compensation 36,000  36,000 
Amortization of intangibles 9,000  9,000 
Less:
Income tax effect on Non-GAAP items (a) (10,000) (10,000)
Non-GAAP - net income and diluted income per share $ 323,000  $ 4.79  $ 349,000  $ 5.17 
Shares used in computing guidance for Non-GAAP diluted income per share 67,500 67,500
Guidance - Free Cash Flow
GAAP - Net cash provided by operating activities $ 278,800  $ 288,800 
Less:
Purchases of property, equipment and leasehold improvements (3,000) (3,000)
Payments for capitalized computer software development costs (800) (800)
Free cash flow expectation (non-GAAP) $ 275,000  $ 285,000 
(a) Rounded amount used, except per share data.
(b) The income tax effect on non-GAAP items for the twelve months ended June 30, 2022 is calculated utilizing the Company's statutory tax rate of 21 percent.