Check Point Software Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2007 Financial Results

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2007. "Our success in fourth quarter of 2007 is representative of the entire year, which was one of our best ever,” said Gil Shwed, chairman and chief executive officer of Check Point Software. "We believe our performance is a result of the adoption of our new and existing network security product lines, combined with the successful expansion into data security earlier in the year. Our Unified Security Architecture and total security solutions enabled us to grow market share and deliver excellent financial results in Q4 2007 and during the entire year.” Financial Highlights for the Fourth Quarter Ended December 31, 2007: Total Revenues: $206.7 million, an increase of 29 percent compared to $160.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2006. Network security accounted for a record $182.5 million in revenues, representing a 14 percent increase over the fourth quarter of 2006. Data security contributed $24.2 million in revenues, representing a 17 percent quarterly sequential increase over the third quarter of 2007. Net Income – GAAP: $87.9 million, an increase of 11 percent compared to $79.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2006. Net income in the fourth quarter of 2007 includes acquisition-related charges of $10.3 million and equity-based compensation expenses of $8.8 million. Net of taxes, these charges totaled $14.6 million. Equity-based compensation expenses have been reported since the beginning of 2006 pursuant to SFAS 123(R). Net Income – Non-GAAP1: $102.5 million, an increase of 13 percent compared to $90.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2006. Non-GAAP net income excludes equity-based compensation expenses and acquisition-related charges2. Earnings per Diluted Share – GAAP: $0.39, an increase of 11 percent compared to $0.35 in the fourth quarter of 2006. GAAP earnings per diluted share for the fourth quarter of 2007 included equity-based compensation expenses of $0.04 and acquisition-related charges of $0.05. Net of taxes, these charges totaled $0.07. Earnings per Diluted Share – Non-GAAP: $0.46, an increase of 15 percent compared to $0.40 in the fourth quarter of 2006. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share exclude equity-based compensation expenses and acquisition-related charges. Deferred Revenues: $273.7 million, which represented an increase of $69.5 million or 34 percent compared to deferred revenues as of December 31, 2006. Cash Flow: Cash flow from operations was $91.3 million, an increase of 10 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2006. Share Repurchase Program: During the fourth quarter of 2007, Check Point repurchased 2.8 million shares at a total cost of $61.9 million. "Throughout the year, we experienced healthy growth in all geographies with 34 percent annual revenue growth in our European sales and 24 percent growth in the Americas,” said Gil Shwed, chairman and chief executive officer of Check Point Software. "Our new UTM-1 appliance offerings and high-end integrated solutions have been adopted by some of the largest corporations in the world and have been key in driving these results. In addition, our new data security products delivered 17 percent sequential growth in the fourth quarter of 2007 with increased sales in Europe and broader adoption by the channel.” Financial Highlights for the Year Ended December 31, 2007 Revenues: $730.9 million, an increase of 27 percent compared to $575.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2006. Network security accounted for a record $648.1 million in revenues representing a 13% increase over 2006. Data security contributed $82.8 million in revenues for the year. Net Income – GAAP: $281.1 million, an increase of one percent compared to $278.0 million for 2006. Net income for 2007 includes equity-based compensation expenses in the amount of $34.1 million, and acquisition-related expenses of $57.0 million, which includes in-process R&D in the amount of $17.0 million. Net of taxes, these charges totaled $77.7 million. Net Income – Non-GAAP: $358.7 million, an increase of 12 percent compared to $320.3 million for 2006. Non-GAAP net income excludes equity-based compensation expenses and acquisition-related charges. Earnings per Diluted Share – GAAP: $1.25, an increase of 7 percent compared to $1.17 for 2006. Net income in 2007 includes equity-based compensation expenses of $0.15 and acquisition-related charges of $0.25, which includes in-process R&D in the amount of $0.07. Net of taxes, these charges totaled $0.34. Earnings per Diluted Share – Non-GAAP: $1.59, an increase of 18 percent, compared to $1.35 for 2006. Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share exclude equity-based compensation expenses and acquisition-related charges. Cash Flow: Cash flow from operations was $371.6 million, an increase of 2 percent compared to $363.3 million for 2006. Cash and Investments Balance: $1.2 billion as of December 31, 2007. Share Repurchase Program: During 2007, Check Point repurchased 9.0 million shares at a total cost of $209.8 million. There is approximately $73.2 million remaining of the cumulative $1.2 billion authorized under Check Point’s share repurchase program. Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2007 Business Highlights: Expanded Unified Security Architecture into Data Security – In the first quarter of 2007, we expanded our business into the data security field with the acquisition Protect Data. The new data security layer added to our architecture enables customers to keep their mobile data secure and minimizes the risk of data loss and theft. Increasing number of large transactions – We continued to see growth in the number of large transactions originating from a variety of industries, and across all geographies. During the fourth quarter, we had 19 customers with transactions greater than one million dollars. UTM-1 Solutions – In the first quarter of 2007, we introduced the UTM-1 Appliances representing an initial entry into the mid-range gateway market providing unified threat management. This was followed in the fourth quarter by the introduction of the "UTM-1 Total Security Appliances” as we expanded the product line to include 3-year all-inclusive packages with messaging security and security updates. CoreXL Acceleration Technology in VPN-1 Power Achieved Performance Breakthrough – Leveraging state-of-art multi-core processors, VPN-1 Power with CoreXL is the first network security gateway that enables security administrators to gain data center level performance without compromising on the level of security inspection. ZoneAlarm ForceField – The first virtualized, on-demand browser security solution to enable consumers to bank and shop online, or surf dangerous areas of the Internet. ForceField leverages the power of Check Point’s Smart Defense Advisor, a hosted service that enables the company to offer users real-time protection against zero-hour threats. "We are very pleased with our results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2007. We believe this success is a reflection of our ability to deliver comprehensive security solutions to address our customer security needs,” said Gil Shwed, chairman and chief executive officer of Check Point Software. "In the coming year we look forward to expanding our product portfolio and enabling our customers to further increase their level of security with our solutions.” Conference Call and Webcast Information Check Point will host a conference call with the investment community on January 23, 2008 at 8:30 AM ET/5:30 AM PT. To listen to the live webcast, please visit Check Point’s website at http://www.checkpoint.com/ir. A replay of the conference call will be available through February 6, 2008 at the company's website http://www.checkpoint.com/ir or by telephone at +1.706.645.9291, pass code #29930846. 1 See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information” and "Reconciliation of Supplemental Financial Information” below for more information regarding Check Point’s use of non-GAAP measures. 2 "Equity-based compensation expenses” refer to the amortized fair value of all equity based awards granted to employees. "Acquisition- related charges” refer to the impact of the amortization of intangible assets and other acquisition-related expenses. About Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (www.checkpoint.com) is a leader in securing the Internet. The company is a market leader in the worldwide enterprise firewall, personal firewall, data security and VPN markets. Check Point’s PURE focus is on IT security with its extensive portfolio of network security, data security and security management solutions. Through its NGX platform, Check Point delivers a unified security architecture for a broad range of security solutions to protect business communications and resources for corporate networks and applications, remote employees, branch offices and partner extranets. The company also offers market leading data security solutions through the Pointsec product line, protecting and encrypting sensitive corporate information stored on PCs and other mobile computing devices. Check Point's award-winning ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite and additional consumer security solutions protect millions of consumer PCs from hackers, spyware and data theft. Extending the power of the Check Point solution is its Open Platform for Security (OPSEC), the industry's framework and alliance for integration and interoperability with "best-of-breed" solutions from hundreds of leading companies. Check Point solutions are sold, integrated and serviced by a network of Check Point partners around the world and its customers include 100 percent of Fortune 100 companies and tens of thousands of businesses and organizations of all sizes. ©2003–2008 Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved. Check Point, AlertAdvisor, Application Intelligence, Check Point Endpoint Security, Check Point Express, Check Point Express CI, the Check Point logo, ClusterXL, Confidence Indexing, ConnectControl, Connectra, Connectra Accelerator Card, Cooperative Enforcement, Cooperative Security Alliance, CoreXL, CoSa, DefenseNet, Dynamic Shielding Architecture, Eventia, Eventia Analyzer, Eventia Reporter, Eventia Suite, FireWall-1, FireWall-1 GX, FireWall-1 SecureServer, FloodGate-1, Hacker ID, Hybrid Detection Engine, IMsecure, INSPECT, INSPECT XL, Integrity, Integrity Clientless Security, Integrity SecureClient, InterSpect, IPS-1, IQ Engine, MailSafe, NG, NGX, Open Security Extension, OPSEC, OSFirewall, Pointsec, Pointsec Mobile, Pointsec PC, Pointsec Protector, Policy Lifecycle Management, Provider-1, PureAdvantage, PURE Security, the puresecurity logo, Safe@Home, Safe@Office, SecureClient, SecureClient Mobile, SecureKnowledge, SecurePlatform, SecurePlatform Pro, SecuRemote, SecureServer, SecureUpdate, SecureXL, SecureXL Turbocard, Security Management Portal, Sentivist, SiteManager-1, SmartCenter, SmartCenter Express, SmartCenter Power, SmartCenter Pro, SmartCenter UTM, SmartConsole, SmartDashboard, SmartDefense, SmartDefense Advisor, Smarter Security, SmartLSM, SmartMap, SmartPortal, SmartUpdate, SmartView, SmartView Monitor, SmartView Reporter, SmartView Status, SmartViewTracker, SMP, SMP On-Demand, SofaWare, SSL Network Extender, Stateful Clustering, TrueVector, Turbocard, UAM, UserAuthority, User-to-Address Mapping, UTM-1, UTM-1 Edge, UTM-1 Edge Industrial, UTM-1 Total Security, VPN-1, VPN-1 Accelerator Card, VPN-1 Edge, VPN-1 Express, VPN-1 Express CI, VPN-1 Power, VPN-1 Power Multi-core, VPN-1 Power VSX, VPN-1 Pro, VPN-1 SecureClient, VPN-1 SecuRemote, VPN-1 SecureServer, VPN-1 UTM, VPN-1 UTM Edge, VPN-1 VSX, Web Intelligence, ZoneAlarm, ZoneAlarm Anti-Spyware, ZoneAlarm Antivirus, ZoneAlarm ForceField, ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite, ZoneAlarm Pro, ZoneAlarm Secure Wireless Router, Zone Labs, and the Zone Labs logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. or its affiliates. ZoneAlarm is a Check Point Software Technologies, Inc. Company. All other product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The products described in this document are protected by U.S. Patent No. 5,606,668, 5,835,726, 5,987,611, 6,496,935, 6,873,988, 6,850,943, and 7,165,076 and may be protected by other U.S. Patents, foreign patents, or pending applications. Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, Check Point uses non-GAAP measures of net income, operating income and earnings per share, which are adjustments from results based on GAAP to exclude non-cash equity-based compensation charges in accordance with SFAS 123R and acquisition related charges. Check Point’s management believes the non-GAAP financial information provided in this release is useful to investors’ understanding and assessment of Check Point’s on-going core operations and prospects for the future. The presentation of this non-GAAP financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP. Management uses both GAAP and non-GAAP information in evaluating and operating business internally and as such has determined that it is important to provide this information to investors. Safe Harbor Regarding Forward Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including, but not limited to, statements related to Check Point’s expectations that it will continue to deliver comprehensive security solutions that address their customer security needs and their ability to expand their product portfolio. Because these statements pertain to future events they are subject to various risks and uncertainties, actual results could differ materially from Check Point's current expectations and beliefs. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to: general market conditions in the Check Point’s industry; economic and political uncertainties; the impact of political changes and weaknesses in various regions of the world, including hostilities or acts of terrorism in Israel, where Check Point’s international headquarters are based; inclusion of network security functionality in third-party hardware or system software; any foreseen and unforeseen developmental or technological difficulties with regard to Check Point's products; changes in the competitive landscape, including new competitors or the impact of competitive pricing and products; rapid technological advances and changes in customer requirements to which Check Point is unable to respond expeditiously, if at all; a shift in demand for products such as Check Point's; factors affecting third parties with which Check Point has formed business alliances; timely availability and customer acceptance of Check Point's new and existing products; the amount of equity based compensation charges and other factors and risks discussed in Check Point's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2006, which is on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Check Point assumes no obligation to update information concerning its expectations or beliefs. CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS  (In thousands, except per share amounts)     Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31, December 31, 2007   2006 2007   2006 (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) Revenues: Products and licenses $93,529 $69,863 $309,785 $241,961 Software updates, maintenance and services 113,175 90,232 421,092 333,180 Total revenues 206,704 160,095 730,877 575,141   Operating expenses: Cost of products and licenses 9,778 3,978 30,276 13,378 Cost of software updates, maintenance and services 6,695 4,728 24,301 17,639 Amortization of technology 7,154 1,353 27,724 5,414 Total cost of revenues 23,627 10,059 82,301 36,431   Research and development 21,454 15,750 80,982 62,210 Selling and marketing 57,638 43,022 217,491 157,114 General and administrative 15,768 10,566 53,527 43,503 Acquired in process research and development - 1,060 17,000 1,060 Total operating expenses 118,487 80,457 451,301 300,318   Operating income 88,217 79,638 279,576 274,823 Financial income, net 13,443 16,326 49,725 63,647 Income before income taxes 101,660 95,964 329,301 338,470 Taxes on income 13,743 16,423 48,237 60,443 Net income 87,917 79,541 281,064 278,027 Earnings per share (basic) 0.40 0.35 1.26 1.18 Number of shares used in computing earnings per share (basic) 220,132 226,471 222,548 235,519 Earnings per share (diluted) 0.39 0.35 1.25 1.17 Number of shares used in computing earnings per share (diluted) 222,993 228,865 225,442 236,769 CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD. RECONCILIATION OF SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION  (In thousands, except per share amounts)       Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31, December 31, 2007   2006 2007 2006 (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited)   GAAP operating income $88,217 $79,638 $279,576 $274,823 Stock-based compensation (1) 8,827 9,004 34,052 36,392 Amortization of intangible assets and acquisition related expenses (2) 10,338 1,504 39,977 6,945 Acquired in process research and development - 1,060 17,000 1,060 Non-GAAP operating income 107,382 91,206 370,605 319,220   GAAP net income 87,917 79,541 281,064 278,027 Stock-based compensation (1) 8,827 9,004 34,052 36,392 Amortization of intangible assets and acquisition related expenses (2) 10,338 1,504 39,977 6,945 Acquired in process research and development - 1,060 17,000 1,060 Taxes on stock-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets and acquisition related expenses (3) (4,576) (542) (13,358) (2,166) Non-GAAP net income 102,506 90,567 358,735 320,258   GAAP Earnings per share (diluted) 0.39 0.35 1.25 1.17 Stock-based compensation (1) 0.04 0.04 0.15 0.16 Amortization of intangible assets and acquisition related expenses (2) 0.05 0.01 0.18 0.03 Acquired in process research and development 0.00 0.00 0.07 0.00 Taxes on stock-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets and acquisition related expenses (3) (0.02) 0.00 (0.06) (0.01) Non-GAAP Earnings per share (diluted) 0.46 0.40 1.59 1.35   Number of shares used in computing Non-GAAP earnings per share (diluted) 222,993 228,865 225,442 236,769   (1) Stock-based compensation: Cost of products and licenses 14 5 65 39 Cost of software updates, maintenance and services 197 247 668 470 Research and development 1,014 1,945 4,309 9,371 Selling and marketing 1,973 2,214 8,780 7,997 General and administrative 5,629 4,593 20,230 18,515 Total before taxes 8,827 9,004 34,052 36,392   (2) Amortization of intangible assets and acquisition related expenses: Cost of products and licenses 7,154 1,353 27,724 5,414 Selling and marketing 3,184 151 12,253 604 General and administrative - - - 927 Total before taxes 10,338 1,504 39,977 6,945   (3) Taxes on stock-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets and acquisition related expenses (4,576) (542) (13,358) (2,166) Total, net 14,589 9,966 60,671 41,171 CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET DATA (In thousands) ASSETS     December 31, December 31, 2007 2006 (unaudited) (unaudited) Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $509,664 $519,443 Marketable securities 387,878 571,621 Trade receivables, net 201,515 141,881 Other receivables and prepaid expenses 24,353 22,408 Total current assets 1,123,410 1,255,353   Long-term assets: Marketable securities 343,967 558,874 Property, plant and equipment, net 56,947 47,192 Severance pay fund 9,302 6,631 Intangible assets, net 160,133 23,117 Goodwill 664,910 182,115 Deferred income taxes, net 14,950 6,977 Other assets 636 534 Total long-term assets 1,250,845 825,440   Total assets 2,374,255 2,080,793       LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   Current liabilities: Deferred revenues $273,693 $204,149 Trade payables and other accrued liabilities 197,739 153,900 Total current liabilities 471,432 358,049   Deferred tax liability, net 31,465 - Accrued severance pay 14,403 11,211   Total liabilities 517,300 369,260     Shareholders’ equity: Share capital 774 774 Additional paid-in capital 464,330 422,381 Treasury shares at cost (907,022) (728,909) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 1,233 (6,293) Retained earnings 2,297,640 2,023,580 Total shareholders’ equity 1,856,955 1,711,533 Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity 2,374,255 2,080,793 Total cash and cash equivalents and marketable 1,241,509 1,649,938 CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD. SELECTED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW DATA (In thousands)     Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31, December 31, 2007   2006 2007   2006 (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) (unaudited) Cash flow from operating activities: Net income $87,917 $79,541 $281,064 $278,027 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:   Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment 3,995 1,461 8,541 5,707 Increase in trade and other receivables, net (68,080) (47,582) (24,235) (10,296) Increase in deferred revenues, trade payables and other accrued liabilities 65,467 43,722 48,246 51,826 Acquisition of in process research and development - 1,060 17,000 1,060 Amortization of intangible assets 10,338 1,504 39,977 6,018 Stock-based compensation 8,827 9,004 34,052 36,392 Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation (6,828) 1,159 (6,828) (2,291) Deferred income taxes, net (10,359) (7,130) (26,222) (3,150) Net cash provided by operating activities 91,277 82,739 371,595 363,293   Cash flow from investing activities: Cash paid in conjunction with the acquisition of NFR - (14,371) - (14,371) Cash paid in conjunction with the acquisition of Protect Data, net (456) - (594,964) - Investment in property, plant and equipment (4,089) (2,975) (16,727) (44,890) Net cash used in investing activities (4,545) (17,346) (611,691) (59,261)   Cash flow from financing activities: Proceeds from issuance of shares upon exercise of options 1,751 5,375 24,640 51,934 Purchase of treasury shares (61,858) (31,693) (209,757) (435,491) Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation 6,828 (1,159) 6,828 2,291 Repayment of loans related to NFR - (1,833) - (1,833) Net cash used in financing activities (53,279) (29,310) (178,289) (383,099)   Unrealized gain on marketable securities, net 3,227 1,805 9,956 3,662   Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities 36,680 37,888 (408,429) (75,405)   Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities at the beginning of the period 1,204,829 1,612,050 1,649,938 1,725,343   Cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities at the end of the period 1,241,509 1,649,938 1,241,509 1,649,938