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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended DECEMBER 31, 1996
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OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _______________ to _______________
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 0-28166
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WHITTMAN-HART, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 36-3797833
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
311 SOUTH WACKER DRIVE, SUITE 3500, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60606-6618
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(312) 922-9200
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $0.001 PER SHARE
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Title of Class
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [x] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. [x]
As of March 20, 1997, the aggregate market value of the registrant's common
stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant (based upon the per share closing
price of $16.00 on March 20, 1997, and for the purpose of this calculation only,
the assumption that all of the registrant's directors and executive officers are
affiliates) was approximately $189,519,120.
As of March 20, 1997, there were 20,215,329 shares of the registrant's common
stock outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the registrant's definitive Proxy Statement for the registrant's
1996 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference into Part III
hereof.
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS.
THE DISCUSSION BELOW CONTAINS CERTAIN FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS (AS SUCH
TERM IS DEFINED IN THE RULES PROMULGATED PURSUANT TO THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934) THAT ARE BASED ON THE BELIEFS OF THE COMPANY'S MANAGEMENT, AS WELL AS
ASSUMPTIONS MADE BY, AND INFORMATION CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TO, THE COMPANY'S
MANAGEMENT. THE COMPANY'S RESULTS, PERFORMANCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS IN 1997 AND
BEYOND COULD DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE EXPRESSED IN, OR IMPLIED BY, ANY SUCH
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. SEE "SAFE HARBOR PROVISION" ON PAGE 18 FOR A
DISCUSSION OF FACTORS THAT COULD CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO SUCH MATERIAL
DIFFERENCES.
SUMMARY
Whittman-Hart, Inc. ("Whittman-Hart" or the "Company") provides strategic
information technology ("IT") business solutions designed to improve its
clients' productivity and competitive position. The Company offers its clients
a single source for a comprehensive range of services required to successfully
design, develop and implement integrated solutions in the client/server, open
systems, midrange and mainframe computing environments. Among the services
offered by the Company are systems integration; strategic IT planning; software
development; package software implementation; business process reengineering;
organizational change management; networking and connectivity; conventional and
multimedia documentation and training; design and implementation of
collaborative computing solutions; and design and implementation of electronic
commerce solutions (such as Internet/intranet and electronic data interchange).
The Company believes this breadth of services fosters long-term client
relationships, affords cross-selling opportunities and minimizes the Company's
dependence on any single technology.
Whittman-Hart's marketing efforts focus on middle market companies ranging
from $50 million to $500 million in annual revenues and divisions of Fortune
1000 companies. The Company serves clients in a broad range of industries,
including communications, consumer products, distribution, diversified services,
financial services, insurance, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, professional
services, retail and technology. The Company employs consultants with business
experience in these areas to enhance its ability to understand industry-specific
business issues and develop unbiased IT solutions to address these issues. Many
of the Company's clients have maintained ongoing relationships with
Whittman-Hart over multiple years, spanning a variety of projects and services.
The demand for IT consulting services has increased rapidly in recent years.
Whittman-Hart has competed successfully in this environment, experiencing a
compound annual revenue growth rate of 60% since inception. For 1996,
Whittman-Hart's revenues were $87.5 million, an increase of 76% from $49.8
million in 1995. From December 31, 1995 to December 31, 1996, the number of
consultants increased 65% from 511 to 844.
Whittman-Hart sells and delivers its services through a network of eight
branch offices located in Chicago, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Denver, Cincinnati,
Cleveland, Columbus and Dallas, as well as several client support centers.
Based on its experience operating the existing branches, the Company has
developed a branch expansion model. The Company intends to leverage this model
through its national branch expansion strategy. The Company opened the Dallas
branch in January 1996 and the branches in Cleveland and Columbus in December
1996. Expansion plans for 1997 include significant growth of recently opened
operations in Cleveland and Columbus, broadening operations in Peoria and
establishing
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new branches in Grand Rapids and Atlanta. In support of its growth strategy,
Whittman-Hart has made significant investments in its business and systems
infrastructure, recruiting organization, training methodologies and marketing
programs, all of which the Company believes will be necessary to support a
significantly larger organization.
INDUSTRY BACKGROUND
Many businesses today are facing intense competition, accelerating
technological change, personnel downsizing and widespread business process
reengineering. Increasingly, these companies are turning to IT solutions to
address these issues and to compete more effectively. As a result, the ability
of an organization to integrate and deploy new information technologies has
become critical.
Although many companies have recognized the importance of IT systems and
products to compete in this business climate, the process of designing,
developing and implementing IT solutions has become increasingly complex.
Companies are continuing to migrate away from centralized mainframes running
proprietary software toward decentralized, scalable architectures based on
personal computers, client/server architectures, local and wide area networks,
shared databases and packaged application software. These advances have greatly
enhanced the ability of companies to benefit from the application of IT.
Consequently, the number of companies desiring to use IT in new ways and the
number of end users within these organizations are rising rapidly.
As a result of the variety and complexity of these new technologies, IT
managers must integrate and manage "open systems" and "distributed computing
environments" consisting of multiple computing platforms, operating systems,
databases and networking protocols, and must implement off-the-shelf software
applications to support business objectives. Companies must also continually
keep pace with new developments, which often render existing equipment and
internal skills obsolete. At the same time, external economic factors have
forced organizations to focus on core competencies and trim workforces in the IT
management area. Accordingly, these organizations often lack the quantity or
variety of IT skills necessary to design and develop IT solutions. IT managers
are charged with developing and supporting increasingly complex IT systems and
applications of significant strategic value, while working under budgetary,
personnel and expertise constraints within their own organizations.
Due to the foregoing factors, demand for IT services has grown significantly.
According to International Data Corporation, the worldwide market for IT
services was estimated at $185 billion in 1995, with a projected market of $292
billion for 2000. The domestic IT services market is projected to grow from $75
billion in 1995 to $130 billion in 2000. Currently, substantially all of the
Company's revenues are derived from IT consulting and planning services and IT
implementation and integration services, two segments within the overall IT
services industry. It is estimated that the domestic market for IT consulting
and planning services will nearly double from roughly $9 billion in 1995 to more
than $18 billion in 2000. The worldwide market for IT consulting and planning
services is estimated to have been $20 billion in 1995, with a forecast of $38
billion by 2000. Domestic IT implementation and integration services revenues
are estimated to have been $20 billion in 1995, with a forecast of $35 billion
by 2000. The worldwide market for IT implementation and integration services is
estimated to have been $49 billion in 1995, with a forecast of $81 billion by
2000.
The Company believes the demand for IT services is particularly strong among
middle market companies, which typically lack the time and technical resources
to satisfy all of their IT needs internally. These companies must often rely on
IT service providers to help implement and manage their systems. However, many
middle market companies must rely on multiple providers for their IT needs.
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Generally, larger IT service providers do not target these companies and smaller
IT service providers often lack sufficient breadth of services or industry
knowledge to satisfy these companies' needs. The Company believes this reliance
on multiple service providers creates multiple relationships which are more
difficult and less cost-effective to manage and can adversely impact the quality
and compatibility of IT solutions. Further, many smaller IT service providers
have a financial incentive to recommend a particular hardware and software
provider, which may not be optimal or best of breed for the client's IT problem.
THE WHITTMAN-HART SOLUTION
The Whittman-Hart solution is designed to enable middle market companies and
divisions of Fortune 1000 companies to use IT as a more effective business tool.
The following are key attributes of the Whittman-Hart solution:
SOLVE CRITICAL BUSINESS PROBLEMS. The Company focuses on providing IT
solutions that address strategic business issues, such as increasing
productivity, reducing costs, improving customer service and using data more
effectively. To maintain this focus, Whittman-Hart employs senior consultants
and other professionals who have relevant experience in specific industries,
including communications, consumer products, distribution, diversified services,
financial services, insurance, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, professional
services, retail and technology. In addition to this industry focus, the
Company's professionals provide a high level of technical competency. To this
end, Whittman-Hart has developed systems, methodologies and an environment to
attract, develop, motivate and retain professionals with the highest levels of
technical skills.
PROVIDE WIDE RANGE OF IT SERVICES. Because many of its clients have multiple
IT needs, the Company provides a wide range of IT services that are organized
under five business units, with each business unit addressing a specific area of
IT and specific IT problems. This structure enables the Company to be a single
source provider of IT services while maintaining advanced skill sets offered by
each business unit. In response to the rapidly changing nature of IT, the
Company regularly evaluates emerging technologies and their potential benefit as
new services to clients. Based on these evaluations, the Company may develop
other business units or expand the service lines of existing business units to
enhance the Company's ability to support its clients' ongoing IT requirements.
OFFER LOCAL PRESENCE. By delivering its services to clients through a
geographically dispersed branch network, the Company demonstrates its commitment
to each local market and enhances its ability to attract skilled, locally-based
consultants. This branch network also increases efficiencies to clients by
enhancing responsiveness and minimizing travel expense. Furthermore,
Whittman-Hart believes that local branch offices establish greater name
recognition for the Company and increase referrals for its services within the
potential client base in their locales. As a result, the Company believes it
has a competitive advantage when competing against firms that do not maintain a
local presence.
IMPLEMENT UNBIASED SOLUTIONS. To ensure its clients receive the optimal IT
solution for their business needs, the Company implements solutions that are
unbiased as to specific hardware or software providers. The Company offers an
objective viewpoint and assessment of the advantages and disadvantages of each
particular IT solution, including packaged software applications, platforms and
operating systems. Consistent with this approach, the Company avoids the bias
of generating significant revenue from promoting third-party products. By
offering its services independently, Whittman-Hart is able to take a flexible
approach to its clients' business problems and provide them with a best-of-breed
IT solution.
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GROWTH STRATEGY
The Company's goal is to become its clients' preferred and single source
provider of a wide range of IT services. The Company's strategy to achieve this
goal includes the following elements:
EXPAND GEOGRAPHIC PRESENCE. Whittman-Hart plans to expand by opening
additional branches in targeted geographic locations. The Company uses an
evaluation methodology to identify cities that possess the characteristics
needed to support a successful branch operation. The Company believes at least
25 domestic cities satisfy its branch expansion criteria. The Company opened a
Dallas branch in January 1996 and branches in Cleveland and Columbus in December
1996. Expansion plans for 1997 include significant growth of operations in
Cleveland and Columbus, broadening operations in Peoria and establishing new
branches in Grand Rapids and Atlanta. In addition, the Company plans to begin
evaluating selected international markets.
BROADEN SERVICE LINES. Whittman-Hart believes that it can increase its
revenues from existing clients and attract new clients by expanding its range of
IT services. To advance this strategy, the Company's product management staff
is responsible for identifying, evaluating and recommending new IT service
opportunities. Recent additions to the service line have focused on value-added
services, including Internet/intranet services, Compliance 2000sm -- the
Company's year 2000 solution, new media solutions (such as multimedia-based
training and Web site design), organizational change management and software
testing and quality assurance. The Company plans to add new business units and
expand the service offerings within its existing business units in order to
offer clients access to a more comprehensive range of services.
LEVERAGE EXISTING CLIENT BASE. Whittman-Hart believes it can sustain growth
in its existing branches by continuing to establish and maintain long-term
client relationships. The access and goodwill offered by these relationships
provide the Company with significant advantages over its competitors in
marketing additional services and solutions to such clients. The Company also
believes its long-term client relationships and ability to address its clients'
needs throughout the life cycle of their IT systems distinguish the Company from
many of its competitors and provide the opportunity to become a preferred
provider of IT solutions for a broad range of its existing and new clients.
PURSUE STRATEGIC ACQUISITIONS AND AGREEMENTS WITH BUSINESS PARTNERS. Given
the highly fragmented nature of the IT services marketplace, the Company
believes acquisition opportunities exist. On an ongoing basis Whittman-Hart
evaluates potential acquisition candidates to expand its branch office network,
increase its technical expertise or provide other competitive advantages.
Effective January 1997, the Company registered 4,000,000 shares of its common
stock, $.001 par value per share ("Common Stock"), available to be issued in
connection with acquisitions of other businesses, real or personal property or
securities in business combination transactions.
Whittman-Hart may also seek to form strategic relationships with business
partners to share technical and industry knowledge and pursue joint marketing
opportunities. The Company has established business partner relationships with
Informix Software, Inc., International Business Machines Corporation, Lotus
Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, Novell, Inc., Oracle Corporation, SAP
America, Inc. and Sybase, Inc. These relationships typically allow the Company
to gain access to training, product support and the technology developed by
these partners. The training programs often enable Company employees to become
certified in a given technology. Establishing these relationships allows the
Company to use the business partner's name and the "business partner"
designation in marketing the
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Company's services. These relationships also facilitate the Company's pursuit
of marketing opportunities with the business partners.
The business partner relationships do not require the Company to use
technology developed by the business partners in implementing IT solutions for
clients. Nonetheless, the Company may be retained by a client based in part
upon one or more of the Company's business partner relationships. Although the
Company is not obligated to resell products offered by the business partners, in
the event it does so, it is generally entitled to purchase discounts on products
purchased for resale. It is the Company's current practice to pass any such
discounts on to the clients to whom the business partner products are resold.
OPERATIONAL INVESTMENTS
Over the past several years, the Company has invested in the development of
systems, methodologies, training programs and infrastructure. The Company
believes that it is positioned to leverage these investments into a larger
organization. Whittman-Hart is pursuing its strategy to become a leading single
source provider of IT services through a diverse national branch network by
utilizing the following operational investments:
GEOGRAPHIC EXPANSION MODULE. Under Whittman-Hart's branch expansion
methodology and related database, the Company evaluates and prioritizes
geographic markets based on, among other things, the estimated number of
potential clients and the overall business environment. This methodology also
identifies the appropriate mix of service offerings in such markets. The
implementation phase of the expansion module is overseen by a field task force,
a team of professionals representing each of the major functions of a branch
office, responsible for the efficient replication of the Company's branch model
and ongoing compliance with the Company's policies, procedures and performance
standards. This methodology includes an automated tracking system that enables
the Company to monitor project status and control project expenses.
RECRUITING MODULE. In order to address the strong demand for qualified
consultants in the IT services industry, the Company has developed a recruiting
system and database that facilitates the rapid identification of skill-specific
employee candidates and the efficient processing of a large number of
applicants. This system resulted in a reduction in recruiting expenses from
approximately $7,100 per hire in 1993 to approximately $6,200 per hire in 1996.
During this period, the number of recruiting personnel increased from four to
nineteen.
PROPRIETARY TRAINING MODULE. Whittman-Hart has invested in a training
curriculum and methodology known as the Whittman-Hart Institute for Strategic
Education ("WHISE"). The Company employs a "virtual" university approach to its
training by using conventional university teaching methods while taking
advantage of multimedia and computer-based training and tools, as well as
self-study programs. The Company believes the WHISE curriculum and methodology
enable it to train employees efficiently and effectively.
INFORMATION SYSTEMS. In order to enhance the efficiency of its business
operations, Whittman-Hart has invested in the Whittman-Hart Information Network,
a Lotus Notes-based collection of integrated applications, including an
executive information system, a prospect database, a proposal tracking and
development system, e-mail and a wide-area network linking the Company's
employees through remote access. Substantially all of the development expenses
for these information systems have been incurred.
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INTEGRATED MARKETING CAMPAIGN. The Company has designed and produced an
integrated marketing campaign, including a series of radio, print and direct
mail advertisements, collateral materials and the Company's Internet site
(http://www.whittman-hart.com). The campaign is designed to strengthen the
Whittman-Hart brand name and generate new clients and employee candidates.
Substantially all of the development expenses have been incurred for this
marketing program, which can be deployed on a market-by-market basis as new
branches are opened.
SERVICES
Whittman-Hart offers its clients a single source for a comprehensive range of
IT services required to successfully design, develop and implement integrated IT
solutions in diverse computing environments. The Company believes that
successful implementation of a major systems project requires a wide range of
skills and a comprehensive methodology for delivering these skills in an
efficient and effective manner. Accordingly, the Company employs senior
consultants who possess industry-specific knowledge and a broad range of
technical expertise. In addition, the Company has developed a methodology for
delivering these skills, which includes in-depth consultation with the client
and development of a well-defined blueprint and specific timetable for the
project.
The Company delivers its solutions through five business units focused on
providing integrated services in specific areas of expertise -- Solution
Strategies, Interactive Solutions, Network Enabled Solutions, Custom
Applications and Package Software Solutions. These groups also work together to
provide cross-functional solutions. For example, solutions for the Internet
incorporate disciplines from the full spectrum of Whittman-Hart business units.
SOLUTION STRATEGIES. The Solutions Strategies business unit helps clients
identify their critical objectives and formulates integrated people, process and
technology solutions to improve their business. The group provides services
including managing cross-functional business solutions, developing IT
strategies, designing information architectures, and implementing business
process redesign, industry specific solutions and organizational change
management.
INTERACTIVE SOLUTIONS. The Interactive Solutions business unit helps clients
assess their training and education needs and develop appropriate strategies.
The group provides customized, performance-based training solutions to support
package and custom software system implementations in instructor-led and
computer-based formats. The group also develops multimedia sales and marketing
presentations and World Wide Web site designs.
NETWORK ENABLED SOLUTIONS. The Network Enabled Solutions business unit
utilizes network computing strategies and technologies to develop business
connectivity solutions that allow people, technology and organizations to work
collaboratively, regardless of geographic location. Examples of these solutions
include network design and management, and Internet and electronic commerce
strategies.
CUSTOM APPLICATIONS. The Custom Applications business unit develops and
maintains custom business software applications, from analysis and design
through software testing and quality assurance. The group employs traditional
approaches and software reuse frameworks to develop applications that meet
clients' needs rapidly and efficiently with high quality results. The group
works with a wide range of development technologies from mainstream application
development languages and technologies to state-of-the-art CASE and
object-oriented tools.
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PACKAGE SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS. The Package Software Solutions business unit
employs a business-requirements and user-driven methodology for rapid package
software implementations. Combined with end-user training, quality assurance
and organizational change management, Whittman-Hart provides a complete package
implementation solution. The group has teams dedicated to the most popular
software packages (such as JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, SAP and SSA's BPCS) and
another team devoted to continually monitoring competitive and emerging
solutions for their applicability to client needs.
The Company regularly evaluates emerging IT services and new software
products and may add new business units or expand the service lines or skill
sets of existing business units.
CLIENTS
Whittman-Hart's clients consist primarily of middle market companies ranging
from $50 million to $500 million in annual revenues and divisions of Fortune
1000 companies. The Company's revenue base consists of several hundred clients.
Many of these clients have maintained ongoing relationships with Whittman-Hart
over many years, spanning multiple projects and services. The Company believes
that it has established significant ongoing relationships with many of its
clients.
Whittman-Hart's ten most significant clients accounted for approximately 28%
and 33% of its revenues during 1996 and 1995, respectively. During 1996 and
1994, no client accounted for more than 10% of the Company's total revenues.
One client, Novus Services, Inc., accounted for approximately 10% of the
Company's revenues in 1995. Annual revenues from each of the Company's ten
largest clients in 1996 ranged from approximately $1.4 million to $4.9 million.
The Company has served clients in a broad range of industries, including
communications, consumer products, distribution, diversified services, financial
services, insurance, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, professional services,
retail and technology.
SALES AND MARKETING
Whittman-Hart markets and provides its services directly through its branch
offices and client support centers. In addition, Whittman-Hart has developed an
advertising campaign in its branch markets. The campaign includes print, direct
mail and radio advertising, combined with local seminars, trade shows, public
relations and collateral materials.
Sources of new client relationships include referrals, telemarketing and
Whittman-Hart's integrated marketing campaign. The Company's sales organization
is supported by its prospect database, which includes the names of companies and
decision makers in each targeted geographic market. This proprietary Lotus
Notes-based information system, a component of the Whittman-Hart Information
Network, also allows Whittman-Hart employees to access the Company's skills
database and project portfolio.
Whittman-Hart account executives establish contact with targeted prospects to
create awareness, understanding and preference for the Company. Account
executives also identify general client needs and introduce the appropriate IT
consultant or team of IT consultants to help develop the initial proposal. A
senior level manager is assigned to the account to establish a long-term
relationship. The manager serves as the client's primary source of IT advice
and overall coordinator of Whittman-Hart's multiple service offerings to the
client.
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In addition to its branch locations, the Company maintains several client
support centers. These centers consist of small offices, usually located in
smaller or more remote markets, which the Company maintains to support the needs
of an existing client or clients near that location.
HUMAN RESOURCES
The Company's success depends in large part upon its ability to attract,
develop, motivate and retain highly skilled technical employees. Qualified
technical employees are in great demand and are likely to remain a limited
resource for the foreseeable future. Whittman-Hart dedicates significant
resources to recruiting consultants with both IT consulting and industry
experience. Many consultants are selected from among the largest and most
successful IT, accounting and other professional services organizations. Each
candidate is screened through detailed interviews by Whittman-Hart's recruiting
personnel, technical interviews by consultants and an appraisal by
Whittman-Hart's managers. As of March 20, 1997, the Company employed
approximately 1,164 employees, of whom approximately 968 were consultants.
Whittman-Hart has implemented a number of distinctive human resources
programs. For example, the Company's performance-based incentive compensation
program provides guidelines for career development, encourages development of
skills, provides a tool to manage the employee development process and
establishes compensation guidelines. Whittman-Hart has also developed its WHISE
training module to guide consultants through a progression of skill and
competency development programs. As part of this module, the Company reimburses
employees for education and training, provides computer-based training curricula
and provides access to the Company's Technology Center where employees can gain
hands-on experience with a diverse array of computing environments. In
addition, Whittman-Hart has developed a centralized new employee orientation
program that features multimedia presentations and a computer-based training
program. See "Business--Operational Investments--Proprietary Training Module."
None of the Company's employees are subject to a collective bargaining
arrangement. Whittman-Hart has entered into employment agreements, which are
terminable upon two weeks notice (without substantial penalty), with virtually
all of its sales, recruiting and technical personnel. The agreements contain
noncompetition, nondisclosure and nonsolicitation covenants. Although most
consultants are Company employees, the Company does engage consultants as
independent contractors from time to time.
COMPETITION
The market for IT services includes a large number of competitors, is subject
to rapid change and is highly competitive. Primary competitors include
participants from a variety of market segments, including "Big Six" accounting
firms, systems consulting and implementation firms, application software firms,
service groups of computer equipment companies, facilities management companies,
general management consulting firms and programming companies. In addition, the
Company competes with its clients' internal resources, particularly where these
resources represent a fixed cost to the client. Such competition may impose
additional pricing pressures on the Company.
The Company believes that the principal competitive factors in the IT
services market include breadth of services offered, technical expertise,
knowledge and experience in the industry, price, perceived value, quality of
service and responsiveness to client needs and speed in delivering IT solutions.
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
Whittman-Hart's success has resulted, in part, from its methodologies and
other proprietary intellectual property rights. The Company relies upon a
combination of nondisclosure and other contractual arrangements and trade
secret, copyright and trademark laws to protect its proprietary rights and the
proprietary rights of third parties from whom the Company licenses intellectual
property. The Company enters into confidentiality agreements with its employees
and limits distribution of proprietary information. There can be no assurance
that the steps taken by the Company in this regard will be adequate to deter
misappropriation of proprietary information or that the Company will be able to
detect unauthorized use and take appropriate steps to enforce its intellectual
property rights.
Software developed by Whittman-Hart in connection with a client engagement is
typically assigned to the client. In limited situations, the Company may retain
ownership, or obtain a license from its client, which permits Whittman-Hart or a
third party to market the software for the joint benefit of the client and
Whittman-Hart or for the sole benefit of Whittman-Hart.
"Whittman-Hart-Registered Trademark-," "Making Information Technology
Work-Registered Trademark-" and "We Are IT-Registered Trademark-" are registered
service marks of Whittman-Hart. The Company holds no patents or registered
copyrights, and has no present intention of making any copyright or patent
applications.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES.
Whittman-Hart's principal executive offices are located at 311 South Wacker
Drive, Chicago, Illinois. The Company's lease on these premises covers
approximately 50,000 square feet and expires October 31, 2004. The Company also
leases facilities in Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Denver, Cincinnati, Peoria, Ft.
Wayne, Dallas, Cleveland, and Columbus. In addition, the Company has signed a
letter of intent to acquire a 37,000 square foot facility in Chicago in April
1997. Whittman-Hart anticipates that additional space will be required as its
business expands and believes that it will be able to obtain suitable space as
needed.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
Whittman-Hart is not presently involved in any legal proceedings which the
Company believes are material to its business.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
A Special Meeting of the Stockholders of the Company was held on November 25,
1996. At such Special Meeting, holders of 17,485,618 shares of Common Stock of
the Company voted to approve a proposal to amend the Company's Amended and
Restated Certificate of Incorporation to increase the number of authorized
shares of Common Stock from 15,000,000 to 37,000,000 shares and to eliminate the
10% Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock from the Company's authorized
capital. Holders of 53,090 shares Common Stock voted against the proposal and
holders of 700 shares of Common Stock abstained.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
The Company's common stock began trading on May 3, 1996 at a split-adjusted
price of $8.00 per share. The Company's common stock is quoted on the Nasdaq
National Market, under the symbol WHIT. The range of high and low sales prices,
as reported by the Nasdaq National Market, for the last three quarters of the
year ended December 31, 1996, retroactively adjusted to reflect the two-for-one
common stock split effective December 10,1996, was as follows:
1996
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Period High Low
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Second Quarter (from May 3, 1996) 20 3/4 10 1/2
Third Quarter 23 7/8 11 1/4
Fourth Quarter 28 1/8 19 1/4
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The Company has not paid any dividends to date and plans to reinvest its
earnings in future growth opportunities. The Company does not anticipate paying
cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
As of March 20, 1997, there were approximately 86 stockholders of record.
This number does not include stockholders for whom shares were held in a nominee
or street name.
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.
The following selected financial data is derived from the Company's financial
statements and notes thereto that have been audited by KPMG Peat Marwick LLP,
independent accountants. This information should be read in conjunction with
the financial statements and notes thereto and with "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."
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YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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(In thousands, except per share amounts) 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
STATEMENT OF EARNINGS DATA:
Revenues $ 87,491 $ 49,822 $ 29,543 $ 23,422 $ 18,632
Cost of services 52,692 30,392 17,727 13,829 11,237
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Gross profit 34,799 19,430 11,816 9,593 7,395
Costs and expenses:
Selling 3,520 2,497 1,431 1,073 946
Recruiting 3,169 2,181 1,121 769 471
General and administrative 20,694 13,039 8,089 6,714 5,265
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Total costs and expenses 27,383 17,717 10,641 8,556 6,682
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Operating income 7,416 1,713 1,175 1,037 713
Other income (expense) 1,356 17 (36) 66 (18)
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Income before income taxes 8,772 1,730 1,139 1,103 695
Income taxes 3,269 (50) 29 3 2
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Net income $ 5,503 $ 1,780 $ 1,110 $ 1,100 $ 693
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Pro forma income data:
Net income as reported $ 5,503 $ 1,780 $ 1,110 $ 1,100 $ 693
Pro forma adjustment to provision for
income taxes (1) - 666 255 27 14
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Pro forma net income (actual in 1996) (1) $ 5,503 $ 1,114 $ 855 $ 1,073 $ 679
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Pro forma net income per share
(actual in 1996) (1)(2)(3) $ 0.30 $ 0.08
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Shares used in computing net income per share (3) 18,272 14,130
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<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
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1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
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BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Cash and cash equivalents and
short-term investments $ 66,799 $ 4,083 $ - $ - $ -
Working capital (deficit) 73,250 4,178 613 (210) (1,514)
Total assets 90,613 17,330 7,246 4,797 3,808
Long-term debt, less current portion - 1,135 1,600 610 1,044
Redeemable convertible preferred stock - 5,584 - - -
Total stockholders' equity (deficit) 78,719 271 992 (188) (1,700)
</TABLE>
_______________________
(1) Reflects federal and certain additional state income tax expense for 1992
to 1995 that would have been required had the Company and its predecessors
operated as a C Corporation for all periods presented.
(2) See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements for information concerning the
computation of pro forma net income per share.
(3) Gives retroactive effect to a 2-for-1 split of the shares of Common Stock
effected on December 10, 1996 and a 4-for-1 split of the shares of Common
Stock effected on April 3, 1996.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS.
THE DISCUSSION BELOW CONTAINS CERTAIN FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS (AS SUCH
TERM IS DEFINED IN THE RULES PROMULGATED PURSUANT TO THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934) THAT ARE BASED ON THE BELIEFS OF THE COMPANY'S MANAGEMENT, AS WELL AS
ASSUMPTIONS MADE BY, AND INFORMATION CURRENTLY AVAILABLE TO, THE COMPANY'S
MANAGEMENT. THE COMPANY'S RESULTS, PERFORMANCE AND ACHIEVEMENTS IN 1997 AND
BEYOND COULD DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE EXPRESSED IN, OR IMPLIED BY, ANY SUCH
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. SEE "SAFE HARBOR PROVISION" ON PAGE 18 FOR A
DISCUSSION OF FACTORS THAT COULD CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO SUCH MATERIAL
DIFFERENCES.
OVERVIEW
Whittman-Hart's revenues are generated primarily from professional fees,
which are generally billed at a contracted hourly rate and are recognized as
services are provided. Over the last three fiscal years, at least 90% of the
Company's revenues have been generated on a time and materials basis. The
Company's services may also be provided on a fixed-bid or fee-capped basis, in
which case revenues are recognized by the percentage of completion method.
These arrangements subject the Company to the risk of cost overruns; however,
historically, such overruns have not been significant. The Company typically
bills on a weekly basis to monitor client satisfaction and manage its
outstanding accounts receivable balances. The Company's most significant cost
is project personnel cost, which consists of consultant salaries and benefits.
Thus, the Company's financial performance is primarily based upon billing margin
(billable hourly rate less the consultant's hourly cost) and personnel
utilization rates (billable hours divided by paid hours).
To date, the Company has been able to maintain its billing margins by
offsetting increases in consultant salaries with increases in its hourly rates.
Because most of the Company's engagements are on a time and materials basis,
increases in its cost of services are generally passed along to the Company's
clients and, accordingly, do not have a significant impact on the Company's
financial results. In addition, the Company attempts to control expenses that
are not passed through to its clients. Furthermore, profitability is improved
by tying significant incentive compensation to achieving performance goals.
The Company establishes standard billing guidelines based on the type of
service offered. Actual billing rates are established on a project by project
basis and may vary from the standard guidelines. Over the last three years, the
Company's average revenue per assignment hour has steadily increased. The
growth in average revenue per assignment hour reflects a higher percentage of
value-added services, such as package software implementations and
solutions-oriented, strategic consulting projects.
Whittman-Hart manages its personnel utilization rates by monitoring project
requirements and timetables. The number of consultants assigned to a project
will vary according to the size, complexity, duration and demands of the
project. Project terminations, completions and scheduling delays may result in
periods when consultants are not fully utilized. An unanticipated termination
of a project could result in a higher than expected number of unassigned
consultants or, if the Company were to terminate such consultants, increased
severance expenses. Although the number of the Company's consultants can be
adjusted to correspond to the number of active projects, Whittman-Hart must
maintain a sufficient number of senior consultants to oversee existing client
projects and assist the Company's sales force in securing new client
assignments. Whittman-Hart consultants are subject to employment-at-will
contracts, which may be terminated upon two weeks' notice without substantial
penalty or further expense to the Company.
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The Company's historical revenue growth is partly attributable to the growth
of its branch network, which consisted of eight branch offices and several
client support centers as of December 31, 1996. Expansion plans for 1997
include significant growth of recently opened operations in Cleveland and
Columbus, Ohio; broadening operations in Peoria, Illinois; and establishing new
branches in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Atlanta, Georgia. Each of the Company's
established branches has generated annual revenue and gross profit growth since
inception.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth, for the years indicated, selected statements
of earnings data as a percentage of revenues and the percentage change in each
line item between comparative years:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL REVENUES PERCENTAGE CHANGE
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996 1996
------------------------ Compared Compared
1996 1995 1994 TO 1995 TO 1994
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STATEMENT OF EARNINGS DATA:
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues 100% 100% 100% 76% 69%
Cost of services 60 61 60 73 71
---- ---- ----
Gross profit 40 39 40 79 64
Costs and expenses:
Selling 4 5 5 41 74
Recruiting 4 4 4 45 95
General and administrative 24 26 27 59 61
---- ---- ----
Total costs and expenses 32 35 36 55 67
---- ---- ----
Operating income 8 4 4 333 46
Other income (expense) 2 - - * *
---- ---- ----
Income before income taxes 10 4 4 407 52
Income taxes 4 - - * *
---- ---- ----
Net income 6 4 4 209 60
Pro forma adjustment to provision
for income taxes - 2 1 * 162
---- ---- ----
Pro forma net income 6% 2% 3% 394% 30%
---- ---- ----
---- ---- ----
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*Not meaningful.
1996 COMPARED TO 1995
REVENUES. Revenues increased 76% to $87.5 million in 1996 from $49.8 million
in 1995. The increase was attributable to the growth of existing client
relationships and the addition of a significant number of new clients. Each of
the Company's established branch offices and significant business units
experienced revenue growth in excess of 50% for the second consecutive year.
The opening of the
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Dallas branch in the first quarter of 1996 contributed approximately $2.0
million to revenues. During 1996, the Company expanded its package software
expertise in SAP, Oracle and PeopleSoft, and introduced new services including a
year 2000 solution, Internet/intranet services, organizational change
management, and software testing and quality assurance. Revenues from the
Company's ten most significant clients grew 46%, but as a percentage of total
revenues declined to 28% in 1996 from 33% in 1995.
GROSS PROFIT. Gross profit consists of revenues less cost of services, which
includes consultant salaries and benefits. Gross profit increased 79% to $34.8
million in 1996 from $19.4 million in 1995. Gross profit as a percentage of
revenues increased to 40% in 1996 from 39% in 1995. This increase was
attributable to a change in the sales mix toward higher-end service offerings
and the Company's established branches reaching critical mass, partially offset
by lower margins in recently opened branches.
SELLING EXPENSES. Selling expenses include the salaries, benefits,
commissions, travel, entertainment and all other direct costs associated with
the Company's direct sales force. Selling expenses increased 41% to $3.5
million in 1996 from $2.5 million in 1995. As a percentage of revenues, selling
expenses decreased to 4% in 1996 from 5% in 1995. The decrease as a percentage
of revenues was attributable to a change in the structure of the sales
commission plan and the Company's ability to leverage its fixed costs over a
greater revenue base.
RECRUITING EXPENSES. Recruiting expenses consist of costs related to hiring
new personnel. These costs include the salaries, benefits, bonuses and other
direct costs of in-house recruiters, outside recruiting agency fees, sign-on
bonuses, relocation fees and advertising costs. Recruiting expenses increased
45% to $3.2 million in 1996 from $2.2 million in 1995. The Company benefited
from expanded hiring activity in the fourth quarter of 1995, lower attrition
rates and reduced costs per hire. The number of consultants increased 65% to
844 as of December 31, 1996 from 511 as of December 31, 1995, while total
recruiting costs per hire decreased to approximately $6,200 in 1996 from
approximately $6,500 in 1995. As a percentage of revenues, recruiting expenses
remained constant at 4%.
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. General and administrative expenses
include salaries and benefits of management and support personnel, facilities
costs, training, travel, outside professional fees and all other branch and
corporate costs. General and administrative expenses increased 59% to $20.7
million in 1996 from $13.0 million in 1995. The increase was primarily
attributable to the establishment of new branch offices, the expansion of
facilities at several other branch locations, increased personal computer
leasing due to the rollout of laptop computers for consultants, and the
expansion of corporate and branch management personnel to support the growth of
the Company. As a percentage of revenues, general and administrative expenses
declined to 24% in 1996 from 26% in 1995 due to operating efficiencies and
economies of scale.
OPERATING INCOME. Operating income increased 333% to $7.4 million in 1996
from $1.7 million in 1995. As a percentage of revenues, operating income
doubled to 8% in 1996 from 4% in 1995 due to the increase in the gross profit
margin and the Company's ability to leverage its selling, recruiting, and
general and administrative infrastructure. The Company was able to increase
operating margins despite incurring net start-up costs of $2.0 million for new
branches.
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE). The increase in other income (expense) in 1996 as
compared to 1995 was primarily attributable to interest earned on investments of
available net proceeds from the Company's initial and follow-on public
offerings.
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INCOME TAXES. The Company's effective tax rate was 37% in 1996 as compared
to 36% on a pro forma basis in 1995. Prior to December 31, 1995, the Company
operated as a partnership. The pro forma tax adjustment for 1995 represents
federal and additional state income tax expense that would have been required
had the Company operated as a C corporation during the entire period.
1995 COMPARED TO 1994
REVENUES. Revenues increased 69% to $49.8 million in 1995 from $29.5
million in 1994. Each of the Company's five branch offices experienced revenue
growth in excess of 50% for 1995 compared to 1994. Revenues from the Company's
ten most significant clients grew 67%, but as a percentage of total revenues
remained constant at approximately 33%. Expansion of the Company's existing
service offerings, primarily client/server, solution strategies and networking
services, accounted for approximately 75% of the revenue increase, while the
addition of new service offerings, such as SAP and collaborative computing
solutions, accounted for the remaining 25% of the revenue increase.
GROSS PROFIT. Gross profit increased 64% to $19.4 million in 1995 from $11.8
million in 1994. Gross profit as a percentage of revenues declined to 39% in
1995 from 40% in 1994. This decrease was attributable to the 16% start-up
margin associated with the Company's addition of SAP to the package software
solutions business unit. Excluding the low start-up margins associated with the
SAP services, 1995 gross profit as a percentage of revenues would have been 40%.
SELLING EXPENSES. Selling expenses increased 74% to $2.5 million in 1995
from $1.4 million in 1994. The Company's selling expenses, as a percentage of
revenues, remained constant at approximately 5%.
RECRUITING EXPENSES. Recruiting expenses increased 95% to $2.2 million in
1995 from $1.1 million in 1994, but as a percentage of revenues remained
constant at 4%. This increase in recruiting expenses was a result of expanded
hiring activity in preparation for anticipated employee requirements in 1996.
The number of consultants increased 69% to 511 as of December 31, 1995 from 302
as of December 31, 1994, while total recruiting costs per hire remained constant
at approximately $6,500.
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. General and administrative expenses
increased 61% to $13.0 million in 1995 from $8.1 million in 1994. This increase
was primarily attributable to significant infrastructure additions, the
establishment of new corporate and Chicago branch office facilities, increased
personal computer leasing and development of SAP services. As a percentage of
revenues, general and administrative expenses declined to 26% in 1995 from 27%
in 1994.
The infrastructure additions in 1995 were made primarily in the fourth
quarter to support significantly higher anticipated growth. These costs
included the establishment of a branch expansion team, additional SAP
investments and the development of the Company's integrated marketing campaign.
Excluding these $1.1 million charges to general and administrative expenses, the
Company's general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues in
1995 would have been 24%.
OPERATING INCOME. Operating income increased 46% to $1.7 million in 1995
from $1.2 million in 1994. As a percentage of revenues, operating income
remained constant at 4%.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
At December 31, 1996, the Company had approximately $66.8 million of cash,
cash equivalents, and short-term investments. Prior to its initial public
offering in May 1996, the Company's primary source of liquidity had been
operating cash flow, periodically supplemented by borrowings under the Company's
revolving credit and term facilities with a commercial bank. The Company has a
loan agreement for up to $5.0 million of unsecured credit with interest, at the
Company's option, at LIBOR plus 1.5% or the lender's prime rate. There were no
borrowings under this loan agreement as of March 1, 1997. The Company's loan
agreement expires on April 30, 1997.
On May 8, 1996, the Company completed an initial public offering of its
Common Stock, which resulted in net proceeds to the Company of $37.8 million. A
portion of the proceeds from the offering were used to retire the Company's term
facilities. On August 27, 1996, the Company completed a follow-on public
offering of its Common Stock resulting in net proceeds to the Company of
approximately $27.8 million.
Operating activities provided net cash flows of $3.0 million, $2.4 million
and $1.0 million in 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively, primarily as the result
of net income and increases in accrued compensation, partially offset by
increases in accounts receivable.
Capital expenditures of $3.9 million, $1.9 million and $1.7 million in 1996,
1995 and 1994, respectively, consisted primarily of computer equipment and
software and office furniture and equipment to support the growth and expansion
of the Company. The Company expects to make similar types of expenditures in
1997 and future years relating to the opening of new branch offices.
The Company anticipates that the net proceeds of its two public offerings,
together with existing sources of liquidity and funds generated from operations,
will provide adequate cash to fund its anticipated cash needs at least through
the next twelve months.
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QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth certain unaudited quarterly operating
information for each of the eight quarters ending with the quarter ended
December 31, 1996. These data have been prepared on the same basis as the
audited financial statements, and in management's opinion, include all
adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for the
fair presentation of the information for the periods presented. All per share
amounts have been adjusted retroactively to give effect to a 2-for-1 split of
the shares of Common Stock effected on December 10, 1996 and a 4-for-1 split of
the shares of Common Stock effected on April 3, 1996. Results for any previous
fiscal quarter are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year or
for any future quarter.
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<CAPTION>
FIRST SECOND THIRD FOURTH
(In thousands, except per share data) QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues $ 17,794 $ 21,069 $ 23,301 $ 25,327
Gross profit 7,119 8,382 9,459 9,839
Operating income 1,118 1,421 2,362 2,515
Net income 668 1,077 1,684 2,074
Net income per share $ 0.05 $ 0.06 $ 0.08 $ 0.10
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995
Revenues $ 9,672 $ 11,740 $ 13,194 $ 15,216
Gross profit 3,726 4,556 5,201 5,947
Operating income 389 516 555 253
Pro forma net income 203 301 378 232
Pro forma net income per share $ 0.01 $ 0.02 $ 0.03 $ 0.02
</TABLE>
Variations in the Company's revenues and operating results occur from time to
time as a result of a number of factors, such as the significance of client
engagements commenced and completed during a quarter, the number of business
days in a quarter, timing of branch and service line expansion activities, the
timing of corporate expenditures and employee hiring and utilization rates.
SAFE HARBOR PROVISION
This Form 10-K contains certain forward-looking statements that involve
substantial risks and uncertainties. When used in this Form 10-K, the words
"anticipate", "believe", "estimate", and "expect" and similar expressions as
they relate to the Company or its management are intended to identify such
forward-looking statements. The Company's actual results, performance or
achievements could differ materially from the results, performance or
achievements expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements.
Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not
limited to, difficulties in attracting and retaining highly skilled employees,
the Company's ability to manage rapid growth and expansion into new geographic
areas and service lines, the Company's ability to manage the risks associated
with client projects and risks related to possible acquisitions. These and
other risks are more fully described in the "Risk Factor" section of the
Company's registration statement (No. 333-18059) on Form S-1 filed by the
Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 17, 1996, as
amended.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.
The information in response to this item is included in the financial
statements and notes thereto, and the related Independent Auditors' Report,
appearing on pages F-1 to F-12 of this Form 10-K, and in Item 7 of this Form
10-K under the caption "Quarterly Results of Operations."
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENT WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
None.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT.
The information in response to this item is incorporated herein by reference
from the sections captioned "Election of Directors" and "Executive Officers" of
the Company's definitive Proxy Statement to be filed in connection with the
Company's 1996 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Proxy Statement").
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
The information in response to this item is incorporated herein by reference
from the section of the Proxy Statement captioned "Executive Compensation."
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT.
The information in response to this item is incorporated herein by reference
from the section of the Proxy Statement captioned "Security Ownership of
Management and Principal Stockholders."
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS.
The information in response to this item is incorporated herein by reference
from the section of the Proxy Statement captioned "Certain Transactions."
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PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS OF FORM 8-K.
(a) (1) Financial Statements.
The following financial statements and notes thereto, and the related
Independent Auditors' Report, are filed as part of this Form 10-K on
pages F-1 to F-12:
Independent Auditors' Report
Balance Sheets at December 31, 1996 and 1995
Statements of Earnings for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and
1994
Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the years ended December 31,
1996, 1995 and 1994
Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995
and 1994
Notes to Financial Statements
(2) Financial Statement Schedules.
The following financial statement schedule of the Company and the
related Independent Auditors' Report are filed as part of this Form
10-K on pages S-1 and S-2:
Independent Auditors' Report
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
All other financial statement schedules have been omitted because such
schedules are not required or the information required has been
presented in the aforementioned financial statement.
(3) Exhibits.
The following exhibits are filed with this report or incorporated by
reference as set forth below.
EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
2.1(1) Unit Contribution Agreement dated as of December 28, 1995
among Robert Bernard, F-WH Corporation, PVP-WH Corporation,
Whittman-Hart General Partner, Ltd. and Whittman-Hart, Inc.
3.1(2) Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the
Company, as amended.
3.2(1) Second Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Company.
4.1(1) Specimen stock certificate representing Common Stock
10.1(1) Executive Employment Agreement between the Company and
Robert F. Bernard effective as of June 15, 1995.*
10.2(1) Executive Employment Agreement between the Company and
Edward V. Szofer effective as of June 15, 1995.*
10.3(1) Executive Employment Agreement between the Company and Kevin
M. Gaskey effective as of June 15, 1995.*
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10.4(1) Executive Employment Agreement between the Company and Susan
B. Reardon effective as of June 15, 1995.*
10.5(1) Executive Employment Agreement between the Company and Glen
A. Metelmann effective as of June 15, 1995.*
10.6(1) Form of Employment Agreement (Manager).*
10.7(1) Form of Employment Agreement (Consultant).*
10.8(1) 1995 Incentive Stock Plan dated December 29, 1995.*
10.9(1) Employee Stock Purchase Plan.*
10.10(1) Whittman-Hart Corporation II Employee Stock Ownership Plan.*
10.11(1) Lease for 311 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois.
10.12(1) Stockholders Agreement among Robert F. Bernard, Edward V.
Szofer, F-WH Corporation, PVP-WH Corporation, Whittman-Hart
General Partner, Ltd. and the Company dated December 31,
1995.*
10.13(1) Registration Agreement between the Company, F-WH Corporation
and PVP-WH Corporation dated as of December 31, 1995.
10.14(1) Form of Registration Agreement among the Company, Robert F.
Bernard and Edward V. Szofer.*
10.15(1) Loan and Security Agreement by and between American National
Bank and Trust Company of Chicago and Whittman-Hart L.P.,
dated as of August 1, 1994, as amended, and related LIBOR
Borrowing Agreement dated July 21, 1995.
10.16(3) Loan Agreement by and between American National Bank and
Trust Company of Chicago and the Company, dated as of July
25, 1996.
10.17(3) Promissory Note (unsecured) by the Company dated July 25,
1996 in the amount of $5,000,000 in favor of American
National Bank and Trust Company of Chicago.
10.18(3) London Interbank Offered Rate Borrowing Agreement executed
by the Company and accepted by American National Bank and
Trust Company of Chicago on July 25, 1996.
11.1 Statement Regarding Computation of Per Share Earnings.
23.1 Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP.
27.1 Financial Data Schedule.
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(1) Incorporated herein by reference to Whittman-Hart's Registration Statement
on Form S-1 (No. 333-1778), which was declared effective by the Commission
on May 2, 1996.
(2) Incorporated herein by reference to Whittman-Hart's Registration Statement
on Form S-1 (No. 333-18059), which was declared effective by the Commission
on January 2, 1997.
(3) Incorporated herein by reference to Whittman-Hart's Registration Statement
on Form S-1 (No. 333-09617), which was declared effective by the Commission
on August 21, 1996.
* Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be
filed as an exhibit to this Form 10-K.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K.
The Company filed a Report on Form 8-K, dated November 25, 1996, announcing
the declaration of a 2-for-1 split of the Company's common stock in the
form of a 100% stock dividend payable December 10, 1996 to all holders of
record as of December 3, 1996.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
The Stockholders and Board of Directors
Whittman-Hart, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Whittman-Hart, Inc. as
of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and the related statements of earnings,
shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year
period ended December 31, 1996. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express
an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Whittman-Hart, Inc. as of
December 31, 1996 and 1995, and the results of its operations and its cash
flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 1996 in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
Chicago, Illinois
February 7, 1997
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WHITTMAN-HART, INC.
BALANCE SHEETS
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<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
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1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $35,898,095 $ 4,083,178
Short-term investments 30,901,003 -
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for
doubtful accounts of $160,000 and $100,000 in
1996 and 1995, respectively 15,564,791 8,785,240
Income tax receivable 140,154 -
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,290,798 426,161
Notes and interest receivable 28,885 432,711
Deferred income taxes 342,732 151,350
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Total current assets 84,166,458 13,878,640
Property and equipment, at cost:
Office furniture and equipment 3,785,806 2,497,413
Computer equipment and software 4,262,257 2,019,435
Automobiles 60,612 107,735
Leasehold improvements 456,493 147,039
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8,565,168 4,771,622
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (2,721,247) (1,574,292)
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Net property and equipment 5,843,921 3,197,330
Notes receivable 148,263 51,500
Other assets 454,379 202,847
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Total assets $90,613,021 $17,330,317
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt $ - $ 550,363
Notes payable - stockholder - 317,413
Accounts payable 1,333,854 1,264,048
Accrued compensation and related costs 8,600,608 5,843,859
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 981,718 863,916
Distributions payable - 860,646
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Total current liabilities 10,916,180 9,700,245
Long-term debt, less current maturities - 1,134,729
Deferred income taxes 89,472 101,350
Deferred rent 888,165 538,934
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Total liabilities 11,893,817 11,475,258
Redeemable convertible preferred stock, 10%, $.001
par value; 239,019 shares authorized, issued and
outstanding (redemption value $5,683,334) - 5,583,843
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $.001 par value; 3,000,000 shares
authorized, none issued and outstanding - -
Common stock, $.001 par value; 37,000,000
authorized, 20,134,680 and 10,742,744 shares
issued in 1996 and 1995, respectively 20,135 10,743
Additional paid-in capital 73,256,942 284,571
Retained earnings 5,552,755 -
Deferred compensation (97,831) -
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78,732,001 295,314
Common stock held in treasury, at cost; 6,605 and
15,396 shares in 1996 and 1995, respectively (12,797) (24,098)
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Total stockholders' equity 78,719,204 271,216
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $90,613,021 $17,330,317
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</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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WHITTMAN-HART, INC.
STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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1996 1995 1994
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues $87,491,040 $49,822,060 $29,543,250
Cost of services 52,691,990 30,392,200 17,727,690
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Gross profit 34,799,050 19,429,860 11,815,560
Costs and expenses:
Selling 3,519,500 2,497,100 1,431,030
Recruiting 3,169,240 2,181,293 1,120,750
General and administrative 20,694,323 13,038,560 8,088,921
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Total costs and expenses 27,383,063 17,716,953 10,640,701
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Operating income 7,415,987 1,712,907 1,714,859
Other income (expense):
Interest expense (47,400) (214,620) (101,060)
Interest income 1,565,360 98,850 20,980
Other, net (162,130) 133,030 44,723
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Total other income (expense) 1,355,830 17,260 (35,357)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Income before income taxes 8,711,817 1,730,167 1,139,502
Income taxes (note 7) 3,269,062 (50,000) 29,349
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net income $ 5,502,755 $ 1,780,167 $ 1,110,153
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Pro forma income data (unaudited) (note 7):
Net income as reported $ 5,502,755 $ 1,780,167 $ 1,110,153
Pro forma adjustment to provision for income
taxes - 666,593 254,880
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Pro forma net income (actual in 1996) $ 5,502,755 $ 1,113,574 $ 855,273
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Pro forma net income per share (actual in 1996) $0.30 $0.08
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Shares used in computing net income per share 18,271,665 14,129,772
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</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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WHITTMAN-HART, INC.
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Common Stock Additional Treasury Stock at Cost
------------------- Paid-in Retained Deferred ----------------------
Shares Amount Capital Earnings Compensation Shares Amount Total
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at December 31,
1993 1,384,855 $ 1,385 $ (152,466) $ - $ - (4,340) $(36,635) $ (187,716)
Retroactive restatement
for a four-for-one
stock split in the
form of a common stock
dividend effective
April 3, 1996 4,154,565 4,155 (4,155) (13,020) - -
Retroactive restatement
for a two-for-one
stock split in the
form of a common stock
dividend effective
December 10, 1996 5,539,420 5,539 (5,539) (17,360) - -
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As restated 11,078,840 11,079 (162,160) - - (34,720) (36,635) (187,716)
Partnership income
before business
combination 1,110,153 1,110,153
Purchase of common stock (52,138) (68,239) (68,239)
Issuance of common stock 36,767 83,622 100,644 137,411
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Balance at December 31,
1994 11,078,840 11,079 984,760 - - (3,236) (4,230) 991,609
Partnership income
before business
combination 1,730,167 1,730,167
Net income after
business combination 50,000 50,000
Purchase of common stock (12,160) (19,868) (19,868)
Issuance of common stock 185,400 185 249,815 250,000
Purchase and retirement
of common stock (521,496) (521) (1,499,479) (1,500,000)
Partnership capital
distributions (1,040,122) (1,040,122)
Redeemable convertible
preferred stock
dividend (133,334) (50,000) (183,334)
Accretion of redeemable
convertible preferred
stock issuance costs (7,236) (7,236)
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Balance at December 31,
1995 10,742,744 10,743 284,571 - - (15,396) (24,098) 271,216
Net income 5,502,755 5,502,755
Issuance of common stock 7,363,528 7,363 65,738,869 65,746,232
Issuance of common stock
from exercise of stock
options 42,660 43 209,810 46,563 84,406 294,259
Issuance of common stock
from employee stock
purchase plan 73,600 74 529,845 529,919
Tax benefit related to
stock plans 836,976 836,976
Purchase of common stock (37,772) (73,105) (73,105)
Conversion of redeemable
convertible preferred
stock to common stock 1,912,148 1,912 5,531,931 50,000 5,583,843
Deferred compensation
from issuance of stock
options 124,940 (124,940) -
Amortization of deferred
compensation 27,109 27,109
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Balance at December 31,
1996 20,134,680 $20,135 $73,256,942 $5,552,755 $ (97,831) (6,605) $(12,797) $78,719,204
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</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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WHITTMAN-HART, INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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1996 1995 1994
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 5,502,755 $ 1,780,167 $ 1,110,153
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 1,277,085 600,946 340,699
Deferred income taxes (203,260) (50,000) -
Gain on disposition of property and equipment (12,489) - -
Gain on sales of short-term investments (10,438) - -
ESOP expense - - 137,411
Executive stock expense 30,214 214,668 29,168
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable, net (6,779,551) (4,653,985) (1,080,687)
Income taxes receivable 696,822 - -
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (847,805) 204,839 26,672
Notes receivable 307,063 29,753 (127,874)
Other assets (251,532) (120,389) 6,321
Accounts payable 69,806 818,665 67,412
Accrued compensation and related costs 2,828,665 3,165,292 131,814
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 42,802 (13,955) 394,282
Deferred rent 394,231 412,178 (83,312)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 2,999,368 2,415,179 952,059
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of short-term investments (38,980,367) - -
Sales of short-term investments 8,064,005 - -
Purchases of property and equipment (3,901,281) (1,911,390) (1,717,907)
Proceeds from disposition of property and
equipment 43,000 - -
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Net cash used in investing activities (34,774,643) (1,911,390) (1,717,907)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the issuance of redeemable
convertible preferred stock, net of
issuance costs - 5,393,273 -
Proceeds from issuance of bank debt 48,775 500,000 1,650,000
Payments on bank debt (1,733,867) (492,738) (456,220)
Payments on related party debt (317,413) - (265,000)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of
issuance costs 65,719,102 - -
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 277,427 - -
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan 529,919 - -
Purchase of common stock (73,105) (1,519,868) (68,239)
Partnership capital distributions (860,646) (179,476) -
Checks issued in excess of bank balance - (121,802) (94,693)
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Net cash provided by financing activities 63,590,192 3,579,389 765,848
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 31,814,917 4,083,178 -
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 4,083,178 - -
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $35,898,095 $4,083,178 $ -
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Interest paid $ 58,181 $ 225,480 $ 82,060
Income taxes paid 2,775,500 - -
Supplemental disclosures of noncash financing
activities:
Issuance of common stock to executives 102,130 250,000 -
Partnership capital distribution payable - 860,646 -
Conversion of redeemable convertible preferred
stock 5,583,843 - -
Tax benefit related to stock plans 836,976 - -
Accretion of redeemable convertible preferred
stock dividends and issuance costs - 109,570 -
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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WHITTMAN-HART, INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 1996, 1995 AND 1994
1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Whittman-Hart, Inc. (the "Company") provides strategic information technology
("IT") business solutions designed to improve its clients' productivity and
competitive position. The Company offers its clients a single source for a
comprehensive range of services required to successfully design, develop and
implement integrated solutions in the client/server, open systems, midrange and
mainframe computing environments. Among the services offered by the Company are
systems integration; strategic IT planning; software development; package
software implementation; business process reengineering; organizational change
management; networking and connectivity;, conventional and multimedia
documentation and training; design and implementation of collaborative computing
solutions; and design and implementation of electronic commerce solutions (such
as Internet/intranet and electronic data interchange). The Company serves
clients in a broad range of industries including communications, consumer
products, distribution, diversified services, financial services, insurance,
manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, professional services, retail and technology
throughout the United States.
The Company's business was previously owned by Whittman-Hart, L.P. ("LP"), a
Delaware limited partnership, and operated by employees of Whittman-Hart
Corporation II ("Corporation II"), a Delaware corporation, pursuant to a client
service agreement. Corporation II's operations consisted solely of revenues and
expenses related to its client service agreement with LP. The Company was a
limited partner in LP. Corporation II's revenues and LP's related expenses
associated with the client service agreement have been eliminated in the
accompanying financial statements. Partnership income before business
combination as reported in the statements of stockholders' equity represents
LP's undistributed earnings.
Effective December 31, 1995, the Company issued common and redeemable
convertible preferred stock in exchange for the remaining partnership interests
of LP. The exchange represents a combination of entities under common control
and has been accounted for on an "as-if" pooling-of-interests basis, with the
accompanying financial statements restated for all periods presented.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenues are recognized as the related services are performed.
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method based on the
estimated useful lives, ranging from three to seven years, of the various
classes of property. Amortization of leasehold improvements is computed over
the shorter of the lease term or estimated useful life of the asset.
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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
CASH EQUIVALENTS AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Cash equivalents are comprised of certain highly liquid investments with
original maturities of less than three months. Short-term investments consist
of debt securities with original maturities beyond three months but less than
twelve months. The short-term investments are classified as available-for-sale
under the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 115,
"Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities." Short-term
investments are reported at amortized cost, which approximates fair value.
INCOME TAXES
Income taxes, including pro forma calculations, are accounted for in
accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, "Accounting
for Income Taxes" ("Statement 109"). Under the asset and liability method of
Statement 109, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future
tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement
carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax
bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates
expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary
differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax
assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the
period that includes the enactment date.
COMPUTATION OF NET INCOME AND PRO FORMA NET INCOME PER SHARE
Net income and pro forma net income per common and common equivalent share
are computed based on the weighted average of common and common equivalent
shares - redeemable convertible preferred stock, 10%, $.001 par value
("Redeemable Preferred Stock") and stock options - outstanding during the year.
Pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin No.
83, common and common equivalent shares issued during the twelve months
immediately preceding the initial public offering date (using the treasury stock
method and the initial public offering price per share) have been included in
the calculation of common and common equivalent shares as if they were
outstanding for all periods presented.
STOCK OPTIONS
Prior to January 1, 1996, the Company accounted for its stock options in
accordance with the provisions of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25,
"Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" ("APB 25"), and related
interpretations. As such, compensation expense would be recorded on the date of
grant only if the current market price of the underlying stock exceeded the
exercise price. On January 1, 1996, the Company adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation"
("Statement 123"), which permits entities to recognize as expense over the
vesting period the fair value of all stock-based awards on the date of grant.
Alternatively, Statement 123 also allows entities to continue to apply the
provisions of APB 25 and provide pro forma net income and pro forma net income
per share disclosures for employee stock options grants made in 1995 and future
years as if the fair-value-based method defined in Statement 123 had been
applied. The Company has elected to continue to apply the provisions of APB 25
and provide the pro forma disclosure provisions of Statement 123.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The carrying amounts of the Company's financial instruments approximate their
fair values due to the short maturity of these instruments.
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2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
RECLASSIFICATIONS
Certain 1995 and 1994 balances have been reclassified to conform to the 1996
presentation.
3. DEBT OBLIGATIONS
The Company has a loan agreement for up to $5,000,000 of unsecured credit
with interest, at the Company's option, at the London Interbank Offered Rate
(LIBOR) plus 1.5% or the lender's prime rate. No borrowings were outstanding
under this loan agreement at December 31, 1996 or 1995. The loan agreement
expires on April 30, 1997.
At December 31, 1995, the Company had a total of $1,685,092 outstanding under
various notes payable to banks. All amounts were repaid during 1996.
4. REDEEMABLE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK
During 1995, the Company issued 239,019 shares of Redeemable Preferred
Stock. The Redeemable Preferred Stock was recorded at fair value on the date of
issuance less issue costs. The excess of the preference value over the
carrying value was being accreted by periodic charges to additional paid-in
capital over the life of the issue.
In connection with the Company's initial public offering in May 1996, the
239,019 shares of Redeemable Preferred Stock were converted into 1,912,148
shares of common stock. Upon the conversion to common stock, all accrued and
unpaid dividends were canceled.
5. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
On May 8, 1996, the Company completed an initial public offering of its
common stock in which 5,200,000 shares were sold by the Company, resulting in
net proceeds of approximately $37.8 million. On August 27, 1996, the Company
completed a follow-on public offering of its common stock selling an additional
2,100,000 shares, which resulted in net proceeds of approximately $27.8 million.
On April 3, 1996, the Company filed an Amendment to its Certificate of
Incorporation effecting an increase in the number of authorized shares of common
stock to 15,000,000 and authorizing 3,000,000 shares of preferred stock. On
November 25, 1996, the Company filed an Amendment to its Certificate of
Incorporation further increasing the number of authorized shares of common stock
to 37,000,000 and eliminating the Redeemable Preferred Stock from the Company's
authorized capital.
The Company's Board of Directors approved a 4-for-1 split of common stock in
the form of a stock dividend effective April 3, 1996. The Board of Directors
approved a 2-for-1 split of common stock in the form of a stock dividend
effective December 10, 1996. All common share and per share amounts have been
adjusted retroactively to give effect to the stock splits.
6. LEASE COMMITMENTS
The Company leases its office facilities and certain equipment under
operating lease arrangements which expire at various dates through October 2004.
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Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 was
$4,669,910, $2,631,720 and $1,251,420, respectively. The future minimum annual
lease payments under noncancelable long-term leases are as follows:
Year ending December 31 Amount
---------------------------------------------------
1997 $ 3,587,301
1998 2,732,859
1999 1,242,198
2000 1,131,729
2001 1,055,845
Thereafter 2,872,652
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$12,622,584
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7. INCOME TAXES
Prior to December 31, 1995, the Company's business was owned and operated by
LP; therefore, federal and certain state income tax liabilities were the
responsibility of the partners. Income taxes for the years ended December 31,
1995 and 1994 are comprised of certain state income taxes of LP and federal and
state income taxes of the Company. The pro forma income tax adjustments
included in the statements of earnings represent federal and the additional
state income tax expense that would have been required had the Company operated
as a C corporation for all periods presented.
Income tax expense (benefit) for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and
1994 consists of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Current:
Federal $ 2,820,410 $ - $ 21,112
State 651,912 - 8,237
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3,472,322 - 29,349
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Deferred:
Federal (165,793) (39,817) -
State (37,467) (10,183) -
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(203,260) (50,000) -
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$ 3,269,062 $ (50,000) $ 29,349
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</TABLE>
The reconciliation of income taxes computed using the federal statutory rate
of 34% to the Company's income tax expense is as follows:
1996
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Federal income tax at the statutory rate 34.0%
State income tax, net of federal tax benefit 4.6
Tax exempt interest income (2.1)
Nondeductible expenses 1.4
Other (0.6)
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37.3%
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The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to deferred tax
assets and liabilities at December 31, 1996 and 1995 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C>
Deferred tax assets:
Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 62,080 $ 39,280
Accrued expenses 270,134 112,070
Deferred rent 184,683 -
Deferred compensation 10,518 -
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Total gross deferred tax assets 527,415 151,350
Less valuation allowance - -
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Net deferred tax assets 527,415 151,350
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Deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment - depreciation (147,581) (101,350)
Other (126,574) -
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Total gross deferred tax liabilities (274,155) (101,350)
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Net deferred tax asset $ 253,260 $ 50,000
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</TABLE>
No valuation allowance for deferred tax assets has been recorded as the
Company believes it is more likely than not the deferred tax assets will be
realized in the future.
As a result of income tax benefits related to certain employee stock plans,
$836,976 was credited to additional paid-in capital during 1996.
8. EXECUTIVE STOCK PLAN
Prior to the Company's initial public offering, the Executive Stock Plan was
used to reward selected executives for future services. Under the plan,
executives were awarded common stock that vested over a specified period. In
the event employment was terminated prior to vesting, the executive would not be
entitled to receive the common stock. Executive stock expense reported in the
statements of earnings amounted to $30,214, $241,668 and $29,168 in 1996, 1995
and 1994, respectively.
9. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN
The Company sponsors an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") which covers
substantially all employees over the age of 21 who have completed one year of
service. Annual ESOP contributions are determined at the discretion of the
Company's Board of Directors. Plan participants become fully vested after
completing four years of service. ESOP contributions reported in the statements
of earnings amounted to $137,411 in 1994. There were no contributions in 1996
and 1995. The ESOP held 413,076 and 511,604 shares of the Company's common
stock at December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively. The Company does not intend
to make future contributions to the ESOP.
10. 401(k) RETIREMENT PLAN
The Company's 401(k) plan covers all employees who have reached 21 years of
age. Participants may contribute up to 12% of their eligible compensation. The
Company matches participant contributions as defined within the plan. Company
contributions amounted to $320,081, $183,857 and $92,100 in 1996, 1995 and
1994, respectively.
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11. EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
In 1996, the Company established a stock purchase plan which permits
eligible employees to purchase, through payroll deductions, shares of the
Company's common stock at 90% of the fair market value on the first or last day
of each six-month offering period, whichever is lower. Payroll deductions may
not exceed 20% of the employee's total gross pay in any calendar year. The
Company has reserved an aggregate of 800,000 shares of common stock for
issuance under the plan. During the year ended December 31, 1996, 73,600
shares of common stock were purchased under the plan.
12. STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS
In 1995, the Company adopted a stock option plan under which certain
employees may be granted the right to purchase shares of common stock at the
fair market value on the date of grant. The Company has reserved an aggregate
of 4,000,000 shares of common stock for issuance under the plan. Stock options
may be exercised only to the extent they have vested in accordance with
provisions determined by the Board of Directors. In addition, the Company has
from time to time granted stock options outside of the stock option plan.
The per share weighted-average fair value of stock options granted during
1996 and 1995 was $7.82 and $1.20 on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes
option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions: 1996 -
expected dividend yield of 0%, expected volatility of 45%, risk-free interest
rate of 6.0% and an expected life of 3.25 years; 1995 - expected dividend yield
of 0%, expected volatility of 45%, risk-free interest rate of 5.4% and an
expected life of 3.23 years.
Under Statement 123, compensation cost is recognized for the fair value of
the employees' purchase rights under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The
weighted-average fair value of those purchase rights granted in 1996 was $2.89
using the Black-Scholes model with the following assumptions: dividend yield of
0%, expected volatility of 45%, risk-free interest rate of 5.2% and an expected
life of six months.
The Company applies APB 25 in accounting for its plans and accordingly, no
compensation cost has been recognized in the financial statements for its stock
options and its stock purchase plan. Had the Company determined compensation
cost based on the fair value at the grant date for its stock-based compensation
plans under Statement 123, the Company's net income and net income per share
would have been reduced to the pro forma amounts indicated below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net income (pro forma in 1995) As reported $5,502,755 $1,113,574
Pro forma $5,117,593 $963,875
Net income per share (pro forma in 1995) As reported $0.30 $0.08
Pro forma $0.29 $0.07
</TABLE>
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Stock option activity for the periods indicated is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Weighted-Average
Shares Exercise Price
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<S> <C> <C>
Outstanding on December 31, 1994 - -
Granted 1,821,712 $3.19
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Outstanding on December 31, 1995 1,821,712 3.19
Granted 70,320 12.00
Exercised (89,223) 3.30
Canceled (97,433) 3.39
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Outstanding on December 31, 1996 1,705,376 $3.54
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</TABLE>
The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding
at December 31, 1996:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Options Outstanding Options Exercisable
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Weighted Weighted
Average Average Weighted
Range of Remaining Exercise Average
Exercise Prices Shares Contractual Life Price Shares Exercise Price
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$1.645 to 3.245 1,660,870 9.0 years $ 3.18 493,707 $ 3.17
$8.00 11,114 9.3 8.00 400 8.00
$18.00 to 24.00 33,392 9.6 19.97 3,272 20.02
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$1.645 to 24.00 1,705,376 9.0 $ 3.54 497,379 $ 3.29
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</TABLE>
13. RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company has several notes receivable from executives outstanding at
December 31, 1996 totaling $177,148. The notes bear interest at the prime rate
and are due on various dates through August 1998.
14. REVENUES FROM SIGNIFICANT CLIENTS
During 1996 and 1994, no client accounted for 10% or more of the Company's
total revenues. One client accounted for approximately 10% of the Company's
total revenues during 1995.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
The Stockholders and Board of Directors
Whittman-Hart, Inc.:
Under date of February 7, 1997, we reported on the balance sheets of
Whittman-Hart, Inc. as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and the related statements
of earnings, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the
three-year period ended December 31, 1996, as contained in the annual report on
Form 10-K for the year 1996. In connection with our audits of the
aforementioned financial statements, we also audited the related financial
statement schedule. The financial statement schedule is the responsibility of
the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the
financial statement schedule based on our audits.
In our opinion, the financial statement schedule, when considered in
relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in
all material respects, the information set forth therein.
KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
Chicago, Illinois
February 7, 1997
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SCHEDULE II
WHITTMAN-HART, INC.
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Balance at Charged to Balance at
Beginning Costs and End of
Description of Year Expenses Deductions (1) Year
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
For the year ended December 31, 1996:
Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 100,000 $ 338,478 $ (278,478) $ 160,000
For the year ended December 31, 1995:
Allowance for doubtful accounts 346,874 113,807 (360,681) 100,000
For the year ended December 31, 1994:
Allowance for doubtful accounts 99,312 371,977 (124,415) 346,874
</TABLE>
(1) Bad debts written off.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Whittman-Hart, Inc.
Date: March 28, 1997 By: /s/ Robert F. Bernard
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Robert F. Bernard
Chairman of the Board,
President and Chief
and Executive Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report
has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and
in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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<CAPTION>
Signature Title Date
- --------- ----- ----
<S> <C> <C>
/s/ Robert F. Bernard Chairman of the Board, President March 28, 1997
- ---------------------------- and Chief Executive Officer
Robert F. Bernard (principal executive officer)
/s/ Kevin M. Gaskey Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer March 28, 1997
- ---------------------------- (principal financial and accounting
Kevin M. Gaskey officer)
/s/ Edward V. Szofer Director March 28, 1997
- ----------------------------
Edward V. Szofer
/s/ Paul D. Carbery Director March 28, 1997
- ----------------------------
Paul D. Carbery
/s/ Lawrence P. Roches Director March 28, 1997
- ----------------------------
Lawrence P. Roches
/s/ Robert F. Steel Director March 28, 1997
- ----------------------------
Robert F. Steel
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Description
- ----------- -----------
11.1 Statement Regarding Computation of Per Share Earnings.
23.1 Consent of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP.
27.1 Financial Data Schedule
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EXHIBIT 11.1
WHITTMAN-HART, INC.
STATEMENT REGARDING COMPUTATION OF PER SHARE EARNINGS
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<CAPTION>
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C>
Net income $ 5,502,755 $ 1,780,167
Pro forma adjustment to provision for
income taxes - 666,593
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Net income attributable to common
stock (pro forma in 1995) $ 5,502,755 $ 1,113,574
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Weighted average common shares outstanding 16,281,031 11,122,840
Effect of stock options calculated according
to the treasury stock method 1,344,496 1,094,780
Conversion of redeemable preferred stock 646,138 1,912,152
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Weighted average common and common
equivalent shares outstanding 18,271,66 14,129,772
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Net income per share (pro forma in 1995) $ 0.30 $ 0.08
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EXHIBIT 23.1
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS' CONSENT
The Stockholders and Board of Directors
Whittman-Hart, Inc.:
We consent to incorporation by reference in the registration statements on
Forms S-1 (No. 333-18059) and S-8 (No. 333-03523) of Whittman-Hart, Inc. of our
reports dated February 7, 1997, relating to the balance sheets of
Whittman-Hart, Inc. as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and the related
statements of earnings, stockholders' equity, cash flows and the related
financial statement schedule for each of the years in the three-year period
ended December 31, 1996, which report appears in the December 31, 1996 Form
10-K of Whittman-Hart, Inc. These financial statements and financial statement
schedule and our reports thereon are included herein.
KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
Chicago, Illinois
March 28, 1997
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<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
balance sheet as of December 31, 1996 and the statement of earnings for
the year ended December 31, 1996, and is qualified in its entirety by
reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
<MULTIPLIER> 1000
<S> <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE> YEAR
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-1996
<PERIOD-START> JAN-01-1996
<PERIOD-END> DEC-31-1996
<CASH> 35,898
<SECURITIES> 30,901
<RECEIVABLES> 15,725
<ALLOWANCES> 160
<INVENTORY> 0
<CURRENT-ASSETS> 84,166
<PP&E> 8,565
<DEPRECIATION> 2,721
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 90,613
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 10,916
<BONDS> 0
0
0
<COMMON> 20
<OTHER-SE> 78,699
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY> 90,613
<SALES> 0
<TOTAL-REVENUES> 87,491
<CGS> 0
<TOTAL-COSTS> 52,692
<OTHER-EXPENSES> 27,383
<LOSS-PROVISION> 338
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 47
<INCOME-PRETAX> 8,772
<INCOME-TAX> 3,269
<INCOME-CONTINUING> 5,503
<DISCONTINUED> 0
<EXTRAORDINARY> 0
<CHANGES> 0
<NET-INCOME> 5,503
<EPS-PRIMARY> 0.30
<EPS-DILUTED> 0.30
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