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EXHIBIT 99.2
NEWS RELEASE
[CELERIS CORPORATION LETTERHEAD]
CONTACT: PAUL R. JOHNSON
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
(615) 341-0223
CELERIS CORPORATION REPORTS
SECOND QUARTER RESULTS
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (July 26, 2000) -- Celeris Corporation (Nasdaq/NM:CRSC), a
provider of specialty clinical research services to pharmaceutical, medical
device and biotechnology companies, today announced results from operations for
the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2000.
Revenues for the second quarter ended June 30 , 2000, were $2.86
million, a 19% increase over revenues of $2.40 million in the second quarter of
1999. Loss from continuing operations for the quarter was $994,000, or $0.32 per
diluted share, compared with a loss from continuing operations of $1.04 million,
or $0.33 per diluted share, in the prior year period. The Company also announced
a backlog of projects for clinical studies management, data management and
clinical monitoring services presently valued at approximately $4.5 million.
Backlog is in addition to the Company's regulatory consulting business, which
has historically generated approximately $1.0 million in revenue per quarter.
Revenues for the six months ended June 30 , 2000, were $5.65 million, a
30% increase over revenues of $4.33 million in the first half of 1999. Loss from
continuing operations for the six months was $1.84 million, or $0.59 per diluted
share, compared with a loss from continuing operations of $2.23 million, or
$0.71 per diluted share, in the prior year period.
Barbara A. Cannon, president and chief executive officer of Celeris
Corporation, said, "Our results for the second quarter reflect increases in both
volume of revenue and number of clients served. We believe we will sustain this
level of revenue production into the second half of 2000, all the while actively
seeking new opportunities to expand our revenue base and portfolio of device and
pharmaceutical clients."
Ms. Cannon added, "Our Internet-based data management tools are in the
late stages of development, and we expect to begin beta-testing these tools with
our active clients soon. A prototype version is now being used in demonstration
with prospective clients and has been well received."
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In addition, on July 25, 2000, the Minnesota Supreme Court denied the
Company's petition for review of the Minnesota Court of Appeals' decision
related to the Company's directors and officers insurance policies. The Court of
Appeals decision held that the Company's insurance policies did not cover
expenses and monetary liabilities associated with the Company's pending
securities litigation. There are no further appeals available to the Company.
A listen-only simulcast of Celeris' second quarter conference call will
be available online at www.celeriscorp.com or www.streetevents.com,
www.streetfusion.com or www.vcall.com on July 27, 2000, beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Eastern time. The online replay will follow approximately two hours later and
continue for 30 days.
Celeris Corporation is a provider of specialty clinical research
services and information technology services that expedite and streamline the
clinical trial and regulatory submission process for pharmaceutical, medical
device and biotechnology manufacturers.
This press release may contain "forward-looking" statements within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking
statements include statements of intent, belief or current expectations of
Celeris Corporation and its management. Such forward-looking statements are not
guarantees of future results and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause
actual results to differ materially from the results discussed in the
forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties that may cause such
differences include, but are not limited to the uncertainty of market acceptance
of the Company's new clinical research services; changes in the Company's
backlog including potential cancellation, delay or change in the scope of client
contracts for clinical research services; the Company's dependence on a single
client for a material portion of the Company's revenues; the timing of the
development of the Company's Internet capabilities, and the related market
acceptance thereof; and other risk factors detailed in the Company's Securities
and Exchange Commission filings, including the Company's Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 1999.
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CRSC Reports Second Quarter Results
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CELERIS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
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Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
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2000 1999 2000 1999
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Revenue $ 2,859 $ 2,399 $ 5,648 $ 4,332
Cost of sales 1,897 1,644 3,854 3,017
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Gross Profit 962 755 1,794 1,315
Operating expenses 2,044 1,930 3,821 3,859
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Income (loss) from operations (1,082) (1,175) (2,027) (2,544)
Interest income, net 88 139 187 309
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Income (loss) from continuing operations (994) (1,036) (1,840) (2,235)
Gain (loss) on disposal of
discontinued operations -- 200 -- 400
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Net income (loss) $ (994) $ (836) $ (1,840) $ (1,835)
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Basic and diluted income (loss)
per common share:(1)
Continuing operations $ (0.32) $ (0.33) $ (0.59) $ (0.71)
Discontinued operations -- 0.06 -- 0.13
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$ (0.32) $ (0.27) $ (0.59) $ (0.58)
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Basic and diluted weighted average
shares outstanding(1) 3,129,978 3,134,883 3,127,196 3,137,333
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(1)Adjusted to reflect a reverse three-for-one stock split on July 29, 1999.
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CELERIS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars In thousands)
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June 30, Dec. 31,
2000 1999
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ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and
short-term investments $ 5,744 $ 8,965
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of
$513 and $343, respectively 3,413 1,774
Other current assets 393 1,052
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Total current assets 9,550 11,791
Net furniture, fixtures and equipment 1,545 1,388
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Total Assets $ 11,095 $ 13,179
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 808 $ 1,068
Deferred revenue and payables 453 446
Accrued compensation 156 453
Current portion of capital lease obligation 118 --
Net current liabilities of discontinued operations 1,091 1,196
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Total current liabilities 2,626 3,163
Long-term portion of capital lease obligation 186 --
Shareholders' Equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value - 13,511,111 shares
authorized; and 3,178,655 and 3,119,646 shares
issued and outstanding, respectively 32 31
Additional paid-in capital 67,623 67,518
Accumulated deficit (59,372) (57,533)
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Total shareholders' equity 8,283 10,016
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Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 11,095 $ 13,179
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