Q2 2014 10Q (Master)
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
ý
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended May 31, 2014
 
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File Number: 0-19417
 
PROGRESS SOFTWARE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
MASSACHUSETTS
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
04-2746201
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
14 Oak Park
Bedford, Massachusetts 01730
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip code)
Telephone Number: (781) 280-4000
 
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  ý    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ý    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
Large accelerated filer
 
ý
Accelerated filer
 
¨
Non-accelerated filer
 
¨
Smaller reporting company
 
¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes  ¨ No  ý
As of June 27, 2014, there were 50,659,561 shares of the registrant’s common stock, $.01 par value per share, outstanding.


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PROGRESS SOFTWARE CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED MAY 31, 2014
INDEX

 
 
 
PART I
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
 
 
 
PART II
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
Item 1A.
Item 2.
Item 6.
 
 
 
 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share data)
May 31,
2014
 
November 30, 2013
Assets
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
201,971

 
$
198,818

Short-term investments
24,605

 
32,622

Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments
226,576

 
231,440

Accounts receivable (less allowances of $2,690 and $3,153, respectively)
58,023

 
66,784

Other current assets
25,116

 
30,716

Deferred tax assets
11,392

 
8,871

Total current assets
321,107

 
337,811

Property and equipment, net
59,865

 
57,030

Intangible assets, net
16,090

 
9,950

Goodwill
230,681

 
224,286

Deferred tax assets
17,387

 
20,386

Investments in auction rate securities
25,056

 
24,761

Other assets
3,163

 
7,963

Total assets
$
673,349

 
$
682,187

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts payable
8,906

 
9,560

Accrued compensation and related taxes
16,135

 
26,697

Income taxes payable
3,195

 
2,584

Other accrued liabilities
23,510

 
29,345

Short-term deferred revenue
98,413

 
96,393

Total current liabilities
150,159

 
164,579

Long-term deferred revenue
2,533

 
1,144

Deferred tax liabilities
355

 
340

Other noncurrent liabilities
1,776

 
2,470

Commitments and contingencies

 

Shareholders’ equity:
 
 
 
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; authorized, 1,000,000 shares; issued, none

 

Common stock, $0.01 par value, and additional paid-in capital; authorized, 200,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding, 50,649,989 shares in 2014 and 51,512,595 shares in 2013
200,003

 
205,307

Retained earnings, including accumulated other comprehensive loss of $10,414 in 2014 and $11,659 in 2013
318,523

 
308,347

Total shareholders’ equity
518,526

 
513,654

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
673,349

 
$
682,187

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
(In thousands, except per share data)
May 31,
2014
 
May 31,
2013
 
May 31,
2014
 
May 31,
2013
Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Software licenses
$
27,988

 
$
29,347

 
$
50,252

 
$
59,254

Maintenance and services
52,839

 
52,358

 
105,113

 
106,184

Total revenue
80,827

 
81,705

 
155,365

 
165,438

Costs of revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of software licenses
1,139

 
1,356

 
3,146

 
3,446

Cost of maintenance and services
5,709

 
6,990

 
11,054

 
14,640

Amortization of acquired intangibles
530

 
143

 
1,059

 
282

Total costs of revenue
7,378

 
8,489

 
15,259

 
18,368

Gross profit
73,449

 
73,216

 
140,106

 
147,070

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales and marketing
24,359

 
25,890

 
48,868

 
54,532

Product development
15,480

 
14,671

 
30,593

 
28,293

General and administrative
11,428

 
14,064

 
23,155

 
28,730

Amortization of acquired intangibles
148

 
167

 
312

 
338

Restructuring expenses
124

 
2,766

 
320

 
3,726

Acquisition-related expenses
1,630

 
1,272

 
2,576

 
1,272

Total operating expenses
53,169

 
58,830

 
105,824

 
116,891

Income from operations
20,280

 
14,386

 
34,282

 
30,179

Other income (expense):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest income and other
596

 
244

 
1,109

 
775

Foreign currency loss, net
(725
)
 
(536
)
 
(1,232
)
 
(1,615
)
Total other income (expense), net
(129
)
 
(292
)
 
(123
)
 
(840
)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
20,151

 
14,094

 
34,159

 
29,339

Provision for income taxes
7,352

 
5,952

 
10,260

 
11,384

Income from continuing operations
12,799

 
8,142

 
23,899

 
17,955

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net

 
(4,232
)
 

 
17,073

Net income
$
12,799

 
$
3,910

 
$
23,899

 
$
35,028

Earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Continuing operations
$
0.25

 
$
0.15

 
$
0.47

 
$
0.32

Discontinued operations

 
(0.08
)
 

 
0.30

Net income per share
$
0.25

 
$
0.07

 
$
0.47

 
$
0.62

Diluted:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Continuing operations
$
0.25

 
$
0.15

 
$
0.46

 
$
0.31

Discontinued operations

 
(0.08
)
 

 
0.30

Net income per share
$
0.25

 
$
0.07

 
$
0.46

 
$
0.61

Weighted average shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
51,049

 
54,919

 
51,271

 
56,410

Diluted
51,673

 
55,736

 
51,919

 
57,244

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
(In thousands)
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
Net income
$
12,799

 
$
3,910

 
$
23,899

 
$
35,028

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation adjustments
989

 
(2,017
)
 
1,138

 
(2,462
)
Unrealized (losses) gains on investments, net of tax of $28 and $159 for the second quarter and first six months of 2014, and $3 and $51 for the second quarter and first six months of 2013, respectively
(118
)
 
5

 
107

 
87

Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
871

 
(2,012
)
 
1,245

 
(2,375
)
Comprehensive income
$
13,670

 
$
1,898

 
$
25,144

 
$
32,653


See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.


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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
 
Six Months Ended
(In thousands)
May 31,
2014
 
May 31,
2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net income
$
23,899

 
$
35,028

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment
4,887

 
5,567

Amortization of acquired intangibles and other
2,160

 
1,910

Stock-based compensation
11,254

 
10,787

Loss on disposal of property
33

 

Gain on dispositions

 
(35,106
)
Asset impairment

 
111

Deferred income taxes
466

 
(750
)
Tax deficiency from stock plans
(172
)
 
(806
)
Excess tax benefit from stock plans
(160
)
 
(721
)
Allowances for accounts receivable
208

 
(35
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
8,914

 
21,410

Other assets
6,815

 
(4,930
)
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
(19,061
)
 
(23,298
)
Income taxes payable and uncertain tax positions
410

 
(22,534
)
Deferred revenue
2,887

 
1,949

Net cash flows from (used in) operating activities
42,540

 
(11,418
)
Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Purchases of investments
(1,900
)
 

Sales and maturities of investments
9,435

 
15,210

Redemptions and sales of auction rate securities

 
25

Purchases of property and equipment
(6,099
)
 
(2,386
)
Capitalized software development costs
(1,938
)
 

Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired
(12,493
)
 
(9,450
)
Proceeds from divestitures, net
3,300

 
73,381

Increase in other noncurrent assets
104

 
172

Net cash flows (used in) from investing activities
(9,591
)
 
76,952

Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Proceeds from stock-based compensation plans
6,904

 
32,443

Purchases of common stock related to withholding taxes from the issuance of restricted stock units
(3,141
)
 
(1,915
)
Repurchases of common stock
(34,999
)
 
(176,537
)
Excess tax benefit from stock plans
160

 
721

Payment of contingent consideration
(210
)
 

Net cash flows used in financing activities
(31,286
)
 
(145,288
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
1,490

 
(3,651
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
3,153

 
(83,405
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
198,818

 
301,792

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
201,971

 
$
218,387


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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, continued
 
Six Months Ended
 
May 31,
2014
 
May 31,
2013
Supplemental disclosure:
 
 
 
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds of $153 in 2014 and $1,812 in 2013
$
3,831

 
$
52,266

Non-cash financing activities:
 
 
 
Total fair value of restricted stock awards, restricted stock units and deferred stock units on date vested
$
10,494

 
$
7,592

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1: Basis of Presentation

Company Overview - We are a global software company that simplifies the development, deployment and management of business applications on-premise or in the cloud, on any platform or device, to any data source, with enhanced performance, minimal IT complexity and low total cost of ownership. Our comprehensive portfolio of products provides leading solutions for rapid application development, broad data integration and efficient data analysis. Our solutions are used across a variety of industries.

Our products are generally sold as perpetual licenses, but certain products and business activities also use term licensing models and our new Progress Pacific platform offering uses a subscription based model. More than half of our worldwide license revenue is realized through relationships with indirect channel partners, principally application partners and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Application partners are independent software vendors (ISVs) that develop and market applications using our technology and resell our products in conjunction with sales of their own products that incorporate our technology. OEMs are companies that embed our products into their own software products or devices.

During fiscal years 2012 and 2013, we completed divestitures of the eleven product lines which were not considered core product lines of our business. The divestitures were part of our strategic plan announced during fiscal year 2012. After the closing of all these divestitures, we now operate as one reportable segment. In addition, the revenues and direct expenses of the product lines divested are included in discontinued operations in our condensed consolidated statements of income, including prior period amounts which have been revised to reflect the presentation.

We operate in North America and Latin America (the Americas); Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA); and the Asia Pacific region, through local subsidiaries as well as independent distributors.

Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - We prepared the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding interim financial reporting. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) for complete financial statements and these unaudited financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2013.

We made no significant changes in the application of our significant accounting policies that were disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2013. We have prepared the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements on the same basis as the audited financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, and these financial statements include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of the interim periods presented. The operating results for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full fiscal year.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements - In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (ASU 2014-09). ASU 2014-09 outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. This new guidance is effective for annual reporting periods (including interim reporting periods within those periods) beginning after December 15, 2016; early adoption is not permitted. Entities have the option of using either a full retrospective or a modified approach to adopt the guidance. This update could impact the timing and amounts of revenue recognized. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that implementation of this update will have on its consolidated financial position and results of operations upon adoption.

In July 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-11, Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists (ASU 2013-11). ASU 2013-11 clarifies guidance and eliminates diversity in practice on the presentation of unrecognized tax benefits when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists at the reporting date. This new guidance is effective on a prospective basis for fiscal years and interim reporting periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of ASU 2013-11 is not expected to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In March 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-05, Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830): Parent’s Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within

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a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity (ASU 2013-05). ASU 2013-05 provides guidance on releasing cumulative translation adjustments when a reporting entity (parent) ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or a business within a foreign entity. ASU 2013-05 is effective on a prospective basis for fiscal years and interim reporting periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU 2013-05 is not expected to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Note 2: Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments

A summary of our cash, cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments at May 31, 2014 is as follows (in thousands):
 
 
Amortized Cost Basis
 
Unrealized
Gains
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair Value
Cash
$
127,279

 
$

 
$

 
$
127,279

Money market funds
74,692

 

 

 
74,692

State and municipal bond obligations
24,470

 
135

 

 
24,605

Auction rate securities – municipal bonds
25,250

 

 
(3,063
)
 
22,187

Auction rate securities – student loans
3,500

 

 
(631
)
 
2,869

Total
$
255,191

 
$
135

 
$
(3,694
)
 
$
251,632


A summary of our cash, cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments at November 30, 2013 is as follows (in thousands):
 
 
Amortized Cost Basis
 
Realized Losses
 
Unrealized
Gains
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair Value
Cash
$
144,305

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
144,305

Money market funds
54,513

 

 

 

 
54,513

State and municipal bond obligations
30,938

 

 
164

 

 
31,102

Auction rate securities – municipal bonds
27,150

 
(380
)
 

 
(3,317
)
 
23,453

Auction rate securities – student loans
3,500

 

 

 
(672
)
 
2,828

Total
$
260,406

 
$
(380
)
 
$
164

 
$
(3,989
)
 
$
256,201


Such amounts are classified on our condensed consolidated balance sheets as follows (in thousands):
 
 
May 31, 2014
 
November 30, 2013
 
Cash and
Equivalents
 
Short-Term
Investments
 
Long-Term
Investments
 
Cash and
Equivalents
 
Short-Term
Investments
 
Long-Term
Investments
Cash
$
127,279

 
$

 
$

 
$
144,305

 
$

 
$

Money market funds
74,692

 

 

 
54,513

 

 

State and municipal bond obligations

 
24,605

 

 

 
31,102

 

Auction rate securities – municipal bonds

 

 
22,187

 

 
1,520

 
21,933

Auction rate securities – student loans

 

 
2,869

 

 

 
2,828

Total
$
201,971

 
$
24,605

 
$
25,056

 
$
198,818

 
$
32,622

 
$
24,761


For each of our auction rate securities (ARS) for which the issuer is not in default, we evaluated the risks related to the structure, collateral and liquidity of the investment and forecasted the probability of issuer default, auction failure and a successful auction at par or a redemption at par for each future auction period. The weighted average cash flow for each period was then discounted back to present value for each security. Based on this methodology, we determined that the fair value of our ARS investments is $25.1 million and $24.8 million at May 31, 2014 and November 30, 2013, respectively. The temporary impairment recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss to reduce the value of our available-for-sale ARS investments was $3.7 million and $4.0 million at May 31, 2014 and November 30, 2013, respectively. We will not be able to access the funds associated with our ARS investments until future auctions for these ARS are successful, we sell the securities in a secondary market, or they are redeemed by the issuer. As such, these remaining investments currently lack short-term liquidity

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and are therefore classified as long-term investments on the condensed consolidated balance sheets at May 31, 2014 and November 30, 2013.

During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013, the exit bankruptcy plan for an issuer of one of our ARS, which was in default and on whose behalf the underlying bond insurer was making interest payments, was approved by a federal bankruptcy judge in federal court. The exit bankruptcy plan included a settlement provision with the holders of the ARS, which were given the option to receive 80% of the par value of their holdings, but renounce their claim with the bond issuer, or receive 65% of the par value of their holdings and retain their insurance rights. We accepted the 80% settlement offer and as a result we adjusted the fair value of this ARS to the amount of the settlement as of November 30, 2013. The previously recorded unrealized loss associated with this ARS has been recorded as a realized loss in fiscal year 2013 due to the settlement. As this investment no longer lacked short-term liquidity, it was classified as a short-term investment on our consolidated balance sheet at November 30, 2013. We received the settlement in December 2013 and the related ARS is no longer held and, accordingly, is not included in our ARS investments as of May 31, 2014.

Based on our cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments balance of $226.6 million, expected operating cash flows and the availability of funds under our revolving credit facility, we do not anticipate that the lack of liquidity associated with our ARS will adversely affect our ability to conduct business and believe we have the ability to hold the affected securities throughout the currently estimated recovery period. Therefore, the impairment of these securities is considered only temporary in nature. If the credit rating of either the security issuer or the third-party insurer underlying the investments deteriorates significantly, we may be required to adjust the carrying value of the ARS through an other-than-temporary impairment charge to earnings.

The fair value of debt securities by contractual maturity is as follows (in thousands):
 
 
May 31,
2014
 
November 30,
2013
Due in one year or less (1)
$
39,943

 
$
42,198

Due after one year (2)
9,718

 
15,185

Total
$
49,661

 
$
57,383

 
(1)
Includes ARS which are tendered for interest-rate setting purposes periodically throughout the year. Beginning in February 2008, auctions for these securities began to fail, and therefore these investments currently lack short-term liquidity. The remaining contractual maturities of these securities range from 10 to 29 years.
(2)
Includes state and municipal bond obligations, which are securities representing investments available for current operations and are classified as current in the consolidated balance sheets.

Investments with continuous unrealized losses and their related fair values are as follows at May 31, 2014 (in thousands):
 
 
Less Than 12 Months
 
12 Months or Greater
 
Total
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
Auction rate securities – municipal bonds
$

 
$

 
$
22,187

 
$
(3,063
)
 
$
22,187

 
$
(3,063
)
Auction rate securities – student loans

 

 
2,869

 
(631
)
 
2,869

 
(631
)
Total
$

 
$

 
$
25,056

 
$
(3,694
)
 
$
25,056

 
$
(3,694
)


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Investments with continuous unrealized losses and their related fair values are as follows at November 30, 2013 (in thousands):
 
 
Less Than 12 Months
 
12 Months or Greater
 
Total
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
 
Fair
Value
 
Unrealized
Losses
Auction rate securities – municipal bonds
$

 
$

 
$
21,933

 
$
(3,317
)
 
$
21,933

 
$
(3,317
)
Auction rate securities – student loans

 

 
2,828

 
(672
)
 
2,828

 
(672
)
Total
$

 
$

 
$
24,761

 
$
(3,989
)
 
$
24,761

 
$
(3,989
)

Note 3: Derivative Instruments

We generally use forward contracts that are not designated as hedging instruments to hedge economically the impact of the variability in exchange rates on accounts receivable and collections denominated in certain foreign currencies. We generally do not hedge the net assets of our international subsidiaries. All forward contracts are recorded at fair value in other current assets or other current liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets at the end of each reporting period and expire within 90 days. In the three and six months ended May 31, 2014, realized and unrealized losses of $(0.8) million and $(1.1) million, respectively, from our forward contracts were recognized in other income (expense) in the condensed consolidated statements of income. In the three and six months ended May 31, 2013, realized and unrealized gains (losses) of $0.6 million, and $(0.5) million, respectively, from our forward contracts were recognized in other income (expense) in the condensed consolidated statements of income. These losses were substantially offset by realized and unrealized gains on the offsetting positions.

The table below details outstanding foreign currency forward contracts where the notional amount is determined using contract exchange rates (in thousands):
 
 
May 31, 2014
 
November 30, 2013
 
Notional Value
 
Fair Value
 
Notional Value
 
Fair Value
Forward contracts to sell U.S. dollars
$
24,324

 
$
(42
)
 
$
26,016

 
$
79

Forward contracts to purchase U.S. dollars
10,747

 
(110
)
 
22,483

 
92

Total
$
35,071

 
$
(152
)
 
$
48,499

 
$
171


Note 4: Fair Value Measurements

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The following table details the fair value measurements within the fair value hierarchy of our financial assets and liabilities at May 31, 2014 (in thousands):
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
Total Fair
Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Money market funds
$
74,692

 
$
74,692

 
$

 
$

State and municipal bond obligations
24,605

 

 
24,605

 

Auction rate securities – municipal bonds
22,187

 

 

 
22,187

Auction rate securities – student loans
2,869

 

 

 
2,869

Foreign exchange derivatives
(152
)
 

 
(152
)
 

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contingent consideration
$
(1,649
)
 
$

 
$

 
$
(1,649
)


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The following table details the fair value measurements within the fair value hierarchy of our financial assets and liabilities at November 30, 2013 (in thousands):
 
 
 
 
Fair Value Measurements Using
 
Total Fair
Value
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Money market funds
$
54,513

 
$
54,513

 
$

 
$

State and municipal bond obligations
31,102

 

 
31,102

 

Auction rate securities – municipal bonds
23,453

 

 
1,520

 
21,933

Auction rate securities – student loans
2,828

 

 

 
2,828

Foreign exchange derivatives
171

 

 
171

 

Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Contingent consideration
(388
)
 

 

 
(388
)

When developing fair value estimates, we maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. When available, we use quoted market prices to measure fair value. The valuation technique used to measure fair value for our Level 1 and Level 2 assets is a market approach, using prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets. If market prices are not available, the fair value measurement is based on models that use primarily market based parameters including yield curves, volatilities, credit ratings and currency rates. In certain cases where market rate assumptions are not available, we are required to make judgments about assumptions market participants would use to estimate the fair value of a financial instrument.

The valuation technique used to measure fair value for our Level 3 assets, which consists of ARS, is primarily an income approach, where the expected weighted average future cash flows are discounted back to present value for each asset. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of our ARS are the probability of earning the maximum rate until maturity, the probability of principal return prior to maturity, the probability of default, the liquidity risk premium and the recovery rate in default. Generally, interrelationships are such that a change in the assumptions used for the probability of principal return prior to maturity is accompanied by a directionally opposite change in one or more the following assumptions: the probability of earning the maximum rate until maturity, the probability of default and the liquidity risk premium. The recovery rate in default is somewhat independent and based upon the ARS' specific underlying assets and published recovery rate studies.

The following table provides additional quantitative information about the unobservable inputs used in our Level 3 asset valuations as of May 31, 2014:

 
Valuation Technique
 
Unobservable Input
 
Range (Weighted Average)
Auction rate securities
Discounted cash flow
 
Probability of earning the maximum rate until maturity
 
0.2% - 12.1% (2.1%)
 
 
 
Probability of principal return prior to maturity
 
74.9% - 94.4% (86.2%)
 
 
 
Probability of default
 
4.4% - 24.9% (11.7%)
 
 
 
Liquidity risk premium
 
3.5%
 
 
 
Recovery rate in default
 
50.0% - 70.0% (56.5%)

Significant increases or decreases in the underlying assumptions used to value the ARS could significantly increase or decrease the fair value estimates recorded in the consolidated balance sheets.


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The following table reflects the activity for our financial assets measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs for each period presented (in thousands):
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
May 31,
2014
 
May 31,
2013
 
May 31,
2014
 
May 31,
2013
Balance, beginning of period
$
25,110

 
$
26,442

 
$
24,761

 
$
26,321

Redemptions and sales

 

 

 
(25
)
Unrealized (losses) gains included in accumulated other comprehensive loss
(54
)
 
58

 
295

 
204

Balance, end of period
$
25,056

 
$
26,500

 
$
25,056

 
$
26,500


We have also classified contingent consideration related to the Rollbase, Inc. (Rollbase) and Modulus LLC (Modulus) acquisitions, which occurred in the second quarter of fiscal years 2013 and 2014, respectively, within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy because the fair values are derived using significant unobservable inputs, which include discount rates and probability-weighted cash flows. We determined the fair value of our contingent consideration obligations based on a probability-weighted income approach derived from probability assessments of the attainment of certain milestones. We establish discount rates to be utilized in our valuation models based on the cost to borrow that would be required by a market participant for similar instruments. In determining the probability of attaining certain milestones, we utilize data regarding similar milestone events from our own experience. On a quarterly basis, we reassess the probability factors associated with the milestones for our contingent consideration obligations. Significant judgment is employed in determining the appropriateness of these key assumptions as of the acquisition date and for each subsequent period.

The key assumptions as of May 31, 2014 related to the contingent consideration for the acquisition of Rollbase used in the model are probabilities in excess of 95% that the milestones associated with the contingent consideration will be achieved and a discount rate of 4.8%. The key assumptions as of May 31, 2014 related to the contingent consideration for the acquisition of Modulus used in the model are probabilities in excess of 75% that the milestones associated with the contingent consideration will be achieved and a discount rate of 33.0%. A decrease in the probabilities of achievement could result in a decrease to the estimated fair value of the contingent consideration liabilities.

The following table reflects the activity for our liabilities measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs for each period presented (in thousands):

 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
May 31,
2014
 
May 31,
2013
 
May 31,
2014
 
May 31,
2013
Balance, beginning of period
$
393

 
$

 
$
388

 
$

Incurrence of contingent purchase price liability
1,450

 
379

 
1,450

 
379

Payments of contingent consideration
(210
)
 

 
(210
)
 

Changes in fair value included in operating expenses
16

 

 
21

 

Balance, end of period
$
1,649

 
$
379

 
$
1,649

 
$
379


We did not have any nonrecurring fair value measurements as of May 31, 2014 and November 30, 2013.


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Note 5: Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets are comprised of the following significant classes (in thousands):
 
 
May 31, 2014
 
November 30, 2013
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net Book
Value
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net Book
Value
Purchased technology
$
52,079

 
$
(37,733
)
 
$
14,346

 
$
44,793

 
$
(36,712
)
 
$
8,081

Customer-related and other
19,733

 
(17,989
)
 
1,744

 
19,543

 
(17,674
)
 
1,869

Total
$
71,812

 
$
(55,722
)
 
$
16,090

 
$
64,336

 
$
(54,386
)
 
$
9,950


As a result of the Modulus acquisition in May 2014 (Note 7), we recorded $7.3 million of purchased technology and $0.2 million of the trade name as intangible assets during the six months ended May 31, 2014. These intangibles have a weighted average useful life of 7 years.

In the three and six months ended May 31, 2014, amortization expense related to intangible assets was $0.7 million and $1.4 million, respectively. In the three and six months ended May 31, 2013, amortization expense related to intangible assets was $0.3 million and $0.6 million, respectively.

Future amortization expense for intangible assets as of May 31, 2014, is as follows (in thousands):
 
Remainder of 2014
$
1,851

2015
3,482

2016
2,979

2017
2,979

2018
2,162

Thereafter
2,637

Total
$
16,090


Goodwill

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill in the six months ended May 31, 2014, are as follows (in thousands):

Balance, November 30, 2013
$
224,286

Additions
6,433

Translation adjustments
(38
)
Balance, May 31, 2014
$
230,681


The addition to goodwill during fiscal year 2014 is related to the acquisition of Modulus in May 2014 (Note 7).

During the first quarter of fiscal year 2014, we completed our annual testing for impairment of goodwill and, based on those tests, concluded that no impairment of goodwill existed as of December 15, 2013. Through the date and time our condensed consolidated financial statements were issued, no triggering events have occurred that would indicate a potential impairment of goodwill exists.


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Note 6: Divestitures

During fiscal years 2012 and 2013, we completed divestitures of the eleven product lines which were not considered core product lines of our business: Actional, Apama, Artix, DataXtend, FuseSource, ObjectStore, Orbacus, Orbix, Savvion, Shadow and Sonic. The FuseSource and Shadow product lines were divested in fiscal year 2012. The remaining product lines, excluding Apama, were divested in the first quarter of fiscal year 2013. The divestitures were part of our strategic plan announced during fiscal year 2012. The Apama product line was divested in the third quarter of fiscal year 2013.

Revenues and direct expenses of the divested product lines have been reclassified as discontinued operations for all periods presented. Specifically, the fiscal year 2013 income from discontinued operations now includes the revenues and direct expenses of the product lines which had not been divested prior to the start of fiscal year 2013.

The components included in discontinued operations on the condensed consolidated statements of income are as follows (in thousands):

 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
Revenue
$

 
$
4,431

 
$

 
$
15,606

Income (loss) before income taxes

 
(4,802
)
 

 
(3,117
)
Income tax (benefit) provision

 
(570
)
 

 
(433
)
Gain on sale, net of tax

 

 

 
19,757

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net
$

 
$
(4,232
)
 
$

 
$
17,073


Note 7: Business Combinations

Modulus Acquisition

On May 13, 2014, we acquired 100% of the membership interests in Modulus LLC (Modulus), a privately held platform-as-a-service (PaaS) provider based in Cincinnati, Ohio, for $15.0 million. The purchase consideration consisted of $12.5 million in cash paid and $2.5 million of contingent consideration, expected to be paid out over a two year period, if earned. The fair value of the contingent consideration was estimated to be $1.5 million at the date of acquisition; as such, the fair value of the purchase consideration allocated to the assets acquired totaled $14.0 million. Modulus provides a PaaS for easily hosting, deploying, scaling and monitoring data-intensive, real-time applications using powerful, rapidly growing Node.js and MongoDB technologies. The purpose of the acquisition is to capitalize on the expected market growth of the core technologies that Modulus supports and drive new revenue through the Pacific platform. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, and accordingly, the results of operations of Modulus are included in our operating results from the date of acquisition. We paid the purchase price in cash from available funds.

The preliminary allocation of the purchase price is as follows (in thousands):

 
Total
 
Life
Net working capital
$
7

 
 
Acquired intangible assets
7,320

 
7 Years
Trade name
190

 
7 Years
Goodwill
6,433

 
 
Net assets acquired
$
13,950

 
 

The purchase consideration includes contingent earn-out provisions payable by the Company based on the achievement of certain milestones. The Company determined the fair value of the contingent consideration obligations by calculating the probability-weighted earn-out payments based on the assessment of the likelihood that the milestones will be achieved. The probability-weighted earn-out payments were then discounted using a discount rate based on an internal rate of return analysis using the probability-weighted cash flows. During the quarter ended May 31, 2014, the change in the fair value of the contingent consideration payable was immaterial.
       

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We recorded the excess of the purchase price over the identified tangible and intangible assets as goodwill. We believe that the investment value of the future enhancement of our product and solution offerings created as a result of this acquisition has principally contributed to a purchase price that resulted in the recognition of $6.4 million of goodwill. The goodwill is deductible for tax purposes; as such, our basis in the tax goodwill and other acquired intangible assets will be amortized over a 15 year period.

The preliminary fair value estimates of the acquired assets are based upon preliminary calculations and valuations and our estimates and assumptions are subject to change as we obtain additional information for our estimates during the measurement period (up to one year from the acquisition date). The area of the preliminary estimates that is not yet finalized relates to identifiable intangible assets.

We incurred approximately $0.2 million of acquisition-related costs, which are included in acquisition-related expenses in our consolidated statement of operations for the three and six months ended May 31, 2014. We have not disclosed the amount of revenues and earnings of Modulus since acquisition, nor pro forma financial information, as those amounts are not significant to our condensed consolidated financial statements.

Rollbase Acquisition

On May 24, 2013, we acquired 100% of the equity interests in Rollbase, Inc. (Rollbase), a privately held software vendor based in Saratoga, California, for $9.9 million. The purchase consideration consisted of $9.5 million in cash paid and $0.4 million of contingent consideration, expected to be paid out over a two year period, if earned. The fair value of the contingent consideration was estimated to be $0.4 million at the date of acquisition. Rollbase provides application development software technology that allows the rapid design, development and deployment of on-demand business applications. The purpose of the acquisition was to further our strategic plan in which we intend to become a leading provider of a next-generation, context-aware application development and deployment platform in the cloud for the platform-as-a-service (PaaS) market. The acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, and accordingly, the results of operations of Rollbase are included in our operating results from the date of acquisition. We paid the purchase price in cash from available funds.

The allocation of the purchase price is as follows (in thousands):

 
Total
 
Life
Cash
$
50

 
 
Acquired intangible assets
7,960

 
1 to 5 years
Goodwill
4,798

 
 
Deferred taxes
(2,921
)
 
 
Accounts payable and other liabilities
(8
)
 
 
Net assets acquired
$
9,879

 
 

The stock purchase agreement included contingent earn-out provisions requiring us to make payments to former Rollbase owners now employed by the Company. We concluded that the earn-out provisions for the individuals now employed by the Company, which total approximately $5.3 million, are compensation arrangements and we have been accruing the maximum payouts ratably over the two year performance period, as we believe it is probable that the criteria will be met. During the second quarter of fiscal year 2014, we paid the former Rollbase owners the contingent consideration related to milestones reached as of the one year anniversary of the acquisition closing date. We have incurred $1.2 million and $2.1 million of expense related to the contingent earn-out provisions for the three and six months ended May 31, 2014, respectively. This amount is recorded as acquisition-related expense in our consolidated statement of operations.
        
We recorded the excess of the purchase price over the identified tangible and intangible assets as goodwill. We believe that the investment value of the future enhancement of our product and solution offerings created as a result of this acquisition has principally contributed to a purchase price that resulted in the recognition of $4.8 million of goodwill, which is not deductible for tax purposes. The allocation of the purchase price was completed in the third quarter of fiscal year 2013 upon the finalization of our valuation of identifiable intangible assets and acquired deferred tax liabilities.

We have not disclosed the amount of revenues and earnings of Rollbase since acquisition, nor pro forma financial information, as those amounts are not significant to our condensed consolidated financial statements.


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Note 8: Line of Credit

Our credit facility provides for a revolving line of credit in the amount of $150.0 million, with a sublimit for the issuance of standby letters of credit in a face amount up to $25.0 million and swing line loans up to $20.0 million. The credit facility also permits us to increase the revolving line of credit by up to an additional $75.0 million subject to receiving further commitments from lenders and certain other conditions. As of May 31, 2014, there were no amounts outstanding under the revolving line and $0.8 million of letters of credit.

Note 9: Common Stock Repurchases

We repurchased and retired 1.6 million shares of our common stock for $35.0 million in the six months ended May 31, 2014. The shares were repurchased as part of our Board of Directors authorized $100.0 million share repurchase program. In the six months ended May 31, 2013, we repurchased 7,613,000 shares of our common stock for $169.5 million.

Note 10: Stock-Based Compensation

Stock-based compensation expense reflects the fair value of stock-based awards measured at the grant date and recognized over the relevant service period. We estimate the fair value of each stock-based award on the measurement date using the current market price of the stock or the Black-Scholes option valuation model. In addition, during the first quarter of fiscal year 2014, we granted performance-based restricted stock units that include a three-year market condition. In order to estimate the fair value of such awards, we used a Monte Carlo Simulation valuation model. The Black-Scholes and Monte Carlo Simulation valuation models incorporate assumptions as to stock price volatility, the expected life of options or awards, a risk-free interest rate and dividend yield. We recognize stock-based compensation expense related to options and restricted stock units on a straight-line basis over the service period of the award, which is generally 4 or 5 years for options and 3 years for restricted stock units. We recognize stock-based compensation expense related to performance stock units and our employee stock purchase plan using an accelerated attribution method.

The following table provides the classification of stock-based compensation as reflected in our condensed consolidated statements of income (in thousands):
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
May 31,
2014
 
May 31,
2013
 
May 31,
2014
 
May 31,
2013
Cost of maintenance and services
$
146

 
$
158

 
$
298

 
$
367

Sales and marketing
991

 
881

 
2,190

 
1,920

Product development
1,425

 
1,225

 
2,778

 
2,688

General and administrative
3,147

 
2,717

 
5,988

 
4,495

Stock-based compensation from continuing operations
5,709

 
4,981

 
11,254

 
9,470

Income from discontinued operations

 
900

 

 
1,317

Total stock-based compensation
$
5,709

 
$
5,881

 
$
11,254

 
$
10,787


Note 11: Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated balances of other comprehensive loss during the six months ended May 31, 2014 (in thousands):

 
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
 
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on investments
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Balance, December 1, 2013
$
(9,249
)
 
$
(2,410
)
 
$
(11,659
)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications, net of tax
1,138

 
107

 
1,245

Balance, May 31, 2014
$
(8,111
)
 
$
(2,303
)
 
$
(10,414
)

The tax effect on accumulated unrealized losses on investments was $1.3 million and $1.4 million as of May 31, 2014 and November 30, 2013, respectively.

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Note 12: Restructuring Charges

2013 Restructuring

During the third quarter of fiscal year 2013, our management approved, committed to and initiated plans to restructure and improve efficiencies in our operations as a result of the sale of the Apama product line and the divestitures completed during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2012 and the first quarter of fiscal year 2013. We reduced our global workforce primarily within the administrative and sales organizations. This workforce reduction was conducted across all geographies and also resulted in the closing of certain facilities.

Restructuring expenses relate to employee costs, including severance, health benefits, outplacement services and transition divestiture arrangements (but excluding stock-based compensation), and facilities costs, which include fees to terminate lease agreements and costs for unused space, net of sublease assumptions. Other costs include costs to terminate automobile leases of employees included in the workforce reduction, asset impairment charges for assets no longer deployed as part of cost reduction strategies, costs for unused software licenses as part of the workforce reduction and other costs directly associated with the restructuring actions taken.

As part of the 2013 restructuring, for the three and six months ended May 31, 2014, we incurred minimal expenses. The expenses are recorded as restructuring expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of income. We do not expect to incur additional material costs with respect to the 2013 restructuring.

A summary of activity for the 2013 restructuring action is as follows (in thousands):

 
Excess
Facilities and
Other Costs
 
Employee Severance and Related Benefits
 
Total
Balance, December 1, 2013
$
569

 
$
1,077

 
$
1,646

Costs incurred
169

 
32

 
201

Cash disbursements
(401
)
 
(1,107
)
 
(1,508
)
Translation adjustments and other
5

 
3

 
8

Balance, May 31, 2014
$
342

 
$
5

 
$
347


Cash disbursements for expenses incurred to date under the 2013 restructuring are expected to be made through fiscal year 2017. The short-term portion of the restructuring reserve of $0.1 million is included in other accrued liabilities and the long-term portion of $0.2 million is included in other noncurrent liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet at May 31, 2014.

2012 Restructuring

In the second quarter of fiscal year 2012, our management approved, committed to and initiated certain operational restructuring initiatives to reduce annual costs, including the simplification of our organizational structure and the consolidation of facilities. In addition, as part of the strategic plan announced during fiscal year 2012, we have divested the product lines not considered core to our business. Our restructuring actions include both our cost reduction efforts and qualifying costs associated with our divestitures.

As part of the 2012 restructuring, for the three and six months ended May 31, 2014, we incurred minimal expenses. The expenses are recorded as restructuring expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of income. We do not expect to incur additional material costs with respect to the 2012 restructuring.


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A summary of activity for the 2012 restructuring action during the six months ended May 31, 2014, is as follows (in thousands):

 
Excess
Facilities and
Other Costs
 
Employee Severance and Related Benefits
 
Total
Balance, December 1, 2013
$
615

 
$
291

 
$
906

Costs incurred
140

 
(21
)
 
119

Cash disbursements
(353
)
 
(272
)
 
(625
)
Translation adjustments and other
(5
)
 
2

 
(3
)
Balance, May 31, 2014
$
397

 
$

 
$
397


Cash disbursements under the 2012 restructuring are expected to be made through fiscal year 2016. The short-term portion of the restructuring reserve of $0.3 million is included in other accrued liabilities and the long-term portion of $0.1 million is included in other noncurrent liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheet at May 31, 2014.

Note 13: Income Taxes

Our income tax provision for the second quarter of fiscal year 2014 and 2013 reflects our estimates of the effective tax rates expected to be applicable for the full fiscal years, adjusted for any discrete events which are recorded in the period they occur. The estimates are reevaluated each quarter based on our estimated tax expense for the full fiscal year.

Our Federal income tax returns have been examined or are closed by statute for all years prior to fiscal year 2011, and we are no longer subject to audit for those periods. Our state income tax returns have been examined or are closed by statute for all years prior to fiscal year 2009, and we are no longer subject to audit for those periods.

Note 14: Earnings Per Share

We compute basic earnings per share using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. We compute diluted earnings per share using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus the effect of outstanding dilutive stock options, restricted stock units and deferred stock units, using the treasury stock method. The following table sets forth the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations on an interim basis (in thousands, except per share data):
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
May 31,
2014
 
May 31,
2013
 
May 31,
2014
 
May 31,
2013
Income from continuing operations
$
12,799

 
$
8,142

 
$
23,899

 
$
17,955

Weighted average shares outstanding
51,049

 
54,919

 
51,271

 
56,410

Dilutive impact from common stock equivalents
624

 
817

 
648

 
834

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
51,673

 
55,736

 
51,919

 
57,244

Basic earnings per share from continuing operations
$
0.25

 
$
0.15

 
$
0.47

 
$
0.32

Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations
$
0.25

 
$
0.15

 
$
0.46

 
$
0.31


We excluded stock awards representing approximately 501,000 shares and 399,000 shares of common stock from the calculation of diluted earnings per share in the three and six months ended May 31, 2014, respectively, because these awards were anti-dilutive. In the three and six months ended May 31, 2013, we excluded stock awards representing 775,000 shares and 1,084,000 shares of common stock, respectively, from the calculation of diluted earnings per share.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 contains certain safe harbor provisions regarding forward-looking statements. This Form 10-Q, and other information provided by us or statements made by our directors, officers or employees from time to time, may contain “forward-looking” statements and information, which involve risks and uncertainties. Actual future results may differ materially. Statements indicating that we “expect,” “estimate,” “believe,” “are planning” or “plan to” are forward-looking, as are other statements concerning future financial results, product offerings or other events that have not yet occurred. There are various factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the following: market acceptance of Progress’s strategy and product development initiatives; pricing pressures and the competitive environment in the software industry and Platform-as-a-Service market; Progress's ability to successfully manage transitions to new business models and markets, including an increased emphasis on a cloud and subscription strategy; Progress's ability to make acquisitions and to realize the expected benefits and anticipated synergies from such acquisitions; the continuing uncertainty in the U.S. and international economies, which could result in fewer sales of Progress's products and may otherwise harm Progress's business; business and consumer use of the Internet and the continuing adoption of Cloud technologies; the receipt and shipment of new orders; Progress's ability to expand its relationships with channel partners and to manage the interaction of channel partners with its direct sales force; the timely release of enhancements to Progress's products and customer acceptance of new products; the positioning of Progress's products in its existing and new markets; variations in the demand for professional services and technical support; Progress's ability to penetrate international markets and manage its international operations; changes in exchange rates; and those factors discussed in Part II, Item 1A (Risk Factors) in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and in Part I, Item 1A (Risk Factors) in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2013. Although we have sought to identify the most significant risks to our business, we cannot predict whether, or to what extent, any of such risks may be realized. We also cannot assure you that we have identified all possible issues which we might face. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements that we make.

Use of Constant Currency

Revenue from our international operations has historically represented more than half of our total revenue. As a result, our revenue results have been impacted, and we expect will continue to be impacted, by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. For example, if the local currencies of our foreign subsidiaries weaken, our consolidated results stated in U.S. dollars are negatively impacted.

As exchange rates are an important factor in understanding period to period comparisons, we believe the presentation of revenue growth rates on a constant currency basis enhances the understanding of our revenue results and evaluation of our performance in comparison to prior periods. The constant currency information presented is calculated by translating current period results using prior period weighted average foreign currency exchange rates. These results should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for, results reported in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP).

Overview

We are a global software company that simplifies the development, deployment and management of business applications on-premise or in the cloud, on any platform or device, to any data source, with enhanced performance, minimal IT complexity and low total cost of ownership. In 2013, we introduced the Progress Pacific platform-as-a-service (PaaS) that is the foundation of a strategic plan (the "Plan") we announced in April 2012. In April 2012, we announced our intention to become a leading provider of next-generation application development and deployment capabilities in the cloud for the PaaS market by investing in our OpenEdge, DataDirect, and Corticon product lines and integrating components of those products into a single, cohesive offering.

During fiscal years 2012 and 2013, we completed divestitures of the eleven product lines which were not considered core product lines of our business: Actional, Apama, Artix, DataXtend, FuseSource, ObjectStore, Orbacus, Orbix, Savvion, Shadow and Sonic. The FuseSource and Shadow product lines were divested in fiscal year 2012. The remaining product lines, excluding Apama, were divested in the first quarter of fiscal year 2013. The divestitures were part of our strategic plan announced during fiscal year 2012. The aggregate purchase price for these product lines, excluding Apama, was approximately $130.0 million. The Apama product line was divested in the third quarter of fiscal year 2013 for a purchase price of $44.3 million. Our operating performance was adversely impacted by temporarily higher expense levels and restructuring costs as we transitioned away from the product lines we divested.

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In furtherance of the Plan, we began to unify the product capabilities of our core product lines with the goal of refining and enhancing our next generation, feature-rich application development and deployment solution targeting the new market category of PaaS. To that end, during fiscal year 2013, we added new functionalities to our existing products. We also completed the acquisition of Rollbase, Inc. (Rollbase), a provider of application development software technology that allows the rapid design, development and deployment of on-demand business applications. In addition, in July 2013, we announced the release of Progress Pacific, which provides users with the freedom to choose the development environment tools, data sources, deployment environments and devices that best fit business and user needs. It is comprised of Rollbase and DataDirect Cloud, together with assets from our OpenEdge, DataDirect and Corticon products.

In fiscal year 2014, we have continued to invest in our existing product lines and also announced the release of Easyl, our latest product offering included in our Pacific platform, which is a data analysis tool that dramatically simplifies the process of accessing, blending, and reporting on your organizational data. We also acquired Modulus LLC (Modulus), a PaaS provider offering a platform for easily hosting, deploying, scaling and monitoring data-intensive, real-time applications using powerful, rapidly growing Node.js and MongoDB technologies. We plan to capitalize on the expected market growth of the core technologies that Modulus supports and drive new revenue through the Pacific platform.

As a result of our renewed focus on our core products, the enhancements to our existing products and improvement in our cost structure, we experienced improved financial performance during fiscal year 2013. However, we are still in the early stages of our transition to becoming a leading vendor in the cloud-based PaaS market. As a result, we anticipate continued reinvestment in our products will be necessary and sustainable increases in revenue may not be foreseeable in the near term. Overall, our investments to improve our product lines require time to impact performance.

In addition, our new business focus and new strategy has required us to restructure our organization and the way we go to market, how we implement product roadmaps and how we operate and report our financial results, all of which caused additional disruption and could cause further disruption in the future as we implement our new go to market plans. Our cloud strategy will require continued investment in product development and cloud operations as well as a change in the way we price and deliver our products.

In the first quarter of fiscal year 2014, we experienced a significant decrease in license revenue, primarily due to lower revenues related to our DataDirect and Corticon products in the North America and EMEA regions. We have made changes to our go to market sales coverage for DataDirect and Corticon and believe these changes will result in increasing our pipeline opportunities as well as our conversion to revenue. These changes may take time to impact performance, but we saw improvements during our second quarter of fiscal year 2014.

In January 2014, our Board of Directors authorized a new $100.0 million share repurchase program. Under this authorization, we have repurchased 1.6 million shares for $35.0 million during the first six months of fiscal year 2014.

We derive a significant portion of our revenue from international operations, which are primarily conducted in foreign currencies. As a result, changes in the value of these foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar have significantly impacted our results of operations and may impact our future results of operations.

We have evaluated, and expect to continue to evaluate, possible acquisitions and other strategic transactions designed to expand our business and/or add complementary products and technologies to our existing product sets. As a result, our expected uses of cash could change, our cash position could be reduced and we may incur additional debt obligations to the extent we complete additional acquisitions.

We believe that existing cash balances, together with funds generated from operations and amounts available under our revolving credit line will be sufficient to finance our operations and meet our foreseeable cash requirements through at least the next twelve months.

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Results of Operations

The following table sets forth certain income and expense items as a percentage of total revenue, and the percentage change in dollar amounts of such items compared with the corresponding period in the previous fiscal year (due to rounding, totals may not equal the sum of the line items in the table below):
 
 
Percentage of Total Revenue
Percentage Change
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
 
Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Software licenses
35
%
 
36
 %
 
32
 %
 
36
 %
 
(5
)%
 
(15
)%
Maintenance and services
65

 
64

 
68

 
64

 
1

 
(1
)
Total revenue
100

 
100

 
100

 
100

 
(1
)
 
(6
)
Costs of revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of software licenses
1

 
2

 
2

 
2

 
(16
)
 
(9
)
Cost of maintenance and services
7

 
9

 
7

 
9

 
(18
)
 
(24
)
Amortization of acquired intangibles
1

 

 
1

 

 
271

 
276

Total costs of revenue
9

 
11

 
10

 
11

 
(13
)
 
(17
)
Gross profit
91

 
89

 
90

 
89

 

 
(5
)
Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales and marketing
30

 
32

 
31

 
33

 
(6
)
 
(10
)
Product development
19

 
18

 
20

 
17

 
6

 
8

General and administrative
14

 
17

 
15

 
17

 
(19
)
 
(19
)
Amortization of acquired intangibles

 

 

 

 
(11
)
 
(8
)
Restructuring expenses

 
3

 

 
2

 
(96
)
 
(91
)
Acquisition-related expenses
2

 
2

 
2

 
1

 
28

 
103

Total operating expenses
66

 
72

 
68

 
70

 
(10
)
 
(9
)
Income from operations
25

 
17

 
22

 
19

 
41

 
14

Other (expense) income

 

 

 
(1
)
 
56

 
85

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
25

 
17

 
22

 
18

 
43

 
16

Provision for income taxes
9

 
7

 
7

 
7

 
24

 
(10
)
Income from continuing operations
16

 
10

 
15

 
11

 
57

 
33

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net

 
(5
)
 

 
10

 
100

 
(100
)
Net income
16
%
 
5
 %
 
15
 %
 
21
 %
 
227
 %
 
(32
)%
 
Revenue

 
Three Months Ended
 
Percentage Change
(In thousands)
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
As Reported
 
Constant
Currency
Revenue
$
80,827

 
$
81,705

 
(1
)%
 
(2
)%

 
Six Months Ended
 
Percentage Change
(In thousands)
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
As Reported
 
Constant
Currency
Revenue
$
155,365

 
$
165,438

 
(6
)%
 
(6
)%

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Total revenue decreased $0.9 million, or 1%, in the second quarter of fiscal year 2014 as compared to the same quarter last year. Revenue would have decreased by 2% if exchange rates had been constant in fiscal year 2014 as compared to exchange rates in fiscal year 2013. In addition, total revenue decreased $10.1 million, or 6% on a constant currency basis and using actual exchange rates, in the first six months of fiscal year 2014 as compared to the same period last year. The decrease was primarily a result of a decrease in license revenue as further described below.

Changes in prices from fiscal year 2013 to 2014 did not have a significant impact on our revenue. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates did not significantly impact our reported revenues on a consolidated basis.

License Revenue

 
Three Months Ended
 
Percentage Change
(In thousands)
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
As Reported
 
Constant
Currency
License
$
27,988

 
$
29,347

 
(5
)%
 
(6
)%
As a percentage of total revenue
35
%
 
36
%
 
 
 
 

 
Six Months Ended
 
Percentage Change
(In thousands)
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
As Reported
 
Constant
Currency
License
$
50,252

 
$
59,254

 
(15
)%
 
(15
)%
As a percentage of total revenue
32
%
 
36
%
 
 
 
 

License revenue decreased $1.4 million, or 5%, in the second quarter of fiscal year 2014 as compared to the same quarter last year, and decreased $9.0 million, or 15%, in the first six months of fiscal year 2014 as compared to the same period last year. The decrease in license revenue in the second quarter of fiscal year 2014 as compared to the same quarter last year was primarily in the North America region, mainly as a result of lower revenues related to sales of our DataDirect products. The decrease in license revenue in the first six months of fiscal year 2014 as compared to the same period last year was primarily in the North America and EMEA regions, mainly as a result of lower revenues related to our DataDirect product and lower revenues related to sales of our OpenEdge products, primarily to direct end users.

Maintenance and Services Revenue
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Percentage Change
(In thousands)
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
As Reported
 
Constant
Currency
Maintenance
$
50,305

 
$
50,419

 
 %
 
(2
)%
As a percentage of total revenue
62
%
 
62
%
 
 
 
 
Professional services
2,534

 
1,939

 
31
 %
 
25
 %
As a percentage of total revenue
3
%
 
2
%
 
 
 
 
Total maintenance and services revenue
$
52,839

 
$
52,358

 
1
 %
 
(1
)%
As a percentage of total revenue
65
%
 
64
%
 
 
 
 


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Six Months Ended
 
Percentage Change
(In thousands)
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
As Reported
 
Constant
Currency
Maintenance
$
100,485

 
$
101,875

 
(1
)%
 
(2
)%
As a percentage of total revenue
65
%
 
62
%
 
 
 
 
Professional services
4,628

 
4,309

 
7
 %
 
3
 %
As a percentage of total revenue
3
%
 
2
%
 
 
 
 
Total maintenance and services revenue
$
105,113

 
$
106,184

 
(1
)%
 
(2
)%
As a percentage of total revenue
68
%
 
64
%
 
 
 
 

Maintenance and services revenue increased $0.5 million, or 1%, in the second quarter of fiscal year 2014 as compared to the same quarter last year. Maintenance revenue remained flat in the second quarter of fiscal year 2014 as compared to the second quarter of fiscal year 2013, while professional services revenue increased 31% due to the timing of professional services engagements.

Maintenance and services revenue decreased $1.1 million, or 1%, in the first six months of fiscal year 2014 as compared to the same period last year. Maintenance revenue decreased 1% and professional services revenue increased 7% compared to the prior year. The decrease in maintenance revenue is due to the impact of moving to a distributor model in certain markets in the Latin America region, as well as the loss of revenue from non-renewing customers, primarily in our EMEA region, more than offsetting the growth in maintenance revenue associated with new license sales. Professional services revenue increased in the first six months of fiscal year 2014 due to the timing of professional services engagements.

Revenue by Region

 
Three Months Ended
 
Percentage Change
(In thousands)
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
As Reported
 
Constant
Currency
North America
$
36,827

 
$
37,540

 
(2
)%
 
(2
)%
As a percentage of total revenue
46
%
 
46
%
 
 
 
 
EMEA
$
33,698

 
$
33,481

 
1
 %
 
(5
)%
As a percentage of total revenue
42
%
 
41
%
 
 
 
 
Latin America
$
5,703

 
$
6,526

 
(13
)%
 
(3
)%
As a percentage of total revenue
7
%
 
8
%
 
 
 
 
Asia Pacific
$
4,599

 
$
4,158

 
11
 %
 
20
 %
As a percentage of total revenue
5
%
 
5
%
 
 
 
 

 
Six Months Ended
 
Percentage Change
(In thousands)
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
As Reported
 
Constant
Currency
North America
$
71,412

 
$
76,849

 
(7
)%
 
(7
)%
As a percentage of total revenue
46
%
 
46
%
 
 
 
 
EMEA
$
63,013

 
$
66,029

 
(5
)%
 
(9
)%
As a percentage of total revenue
41
%
 
40
%
 
 
 
 
Latin America
$
10,811

 
$
13,348

 
(19
)%
 
(9
)%
As a percentage of total revenue
7
%
 
8
%
 
 
 
 
Asia Pacific
$
10,128

 
$
9,212

 
10
 %
 
21
 %
As a percentage of total revenue
6
%
 
6
%
 
 
 
 

Total revenue generated in North America during the second quarter of fiscal year 2014 decreased $0.7 million, or 2% , as compared to the same quarter last year, and represented 46% of total revenue in both the second quarter of fiscal years 2014 and 2013. Total revenue generated in markets outside North America decreased $0.2 million, or 3% on a constant currency basis and 0% using actual exchange rates, in the second quarter of fiscal year 2014 as compared to the same quarter last year, and represented 54% of total revenue in both the second quarter of fiscal years 2014 and 2013. If exchange rates had remained

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constant in the second quarter of fiscal year 2014 as compared to the exchange rates in effect in the second quarter of fiscal year 2013, total revenue generated in markets outside North America would have represented 53% of total revenue.

Total revenue generated in North America during the first six months of fiscal year 2014 decreased $5.4 million , or 7% , as compared to the same period last year, and represented 46% of total revenue in the first six months of both fiscal years 2014 and 2013. Total revenue generated in markets outside North America decreased $4.6 million, or 6% on a constant currency basis and 5% using actual exchange rates, in the first six months of fiscal year 2014 as compared to the same period last year, and represented 54% of total revenue in both the first six months of fiscal 2014 and 2013. If exchange rates had remained constant in the first six months of fiscal year 2014 as compared to the exchange rates in effect in the first six months of fiscal year 2013, total revenue generated in markets outside North America would have remained at 54% of total revenue.

In the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2014, Latin America and Asia Pacific were hurt by weaker local currencies.

Cost of Software Licenses

 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
(In thousands)
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
Percentage
Change
 
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
Percentage
Change
Cost of software licenses
$
1,139

 
$
1,356

 
(16
)%
 
$
3,146

 
$
3,446

 
(9
)%
As a percentage of software license revenue
4
%
 
5
%
 
 
 
6
%
 
6
%
 
 
As a percentage of total revenue
1
%
 
2
%
 
 
 
2
%
 
2
%
 
 

Cost of software licenses consists primarily of costs of royalties, electronic software distribution, duplication and packaging. Cost of software licenses decreased $0.2 million, or 16%, in the second quarter of fiscal year 2014 as compared to the same quarter last year, and decreased as a percentage of software license revenue from 5% to 4%. Cost of software licenses decreased $0.3 million, or 9%, in the first six months of fiscal year 2014 as compared to the same period last year, and remained flat as a percentage of software license revenue. Cost of software licenses as a percentage of software license revenue varies from period to period depending upon the relative product mix.

Cost of Maintenance and Services

 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
(In thousands)
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
Percentage
Change
 
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
Percentage
Change
Cost of maintenance and services
$
5,709

 
$
6,990

 
(18
)%
 
$
11,054

 
$
14,640

 
(24
)%
As a percentage of maintenance and services revenue
11
%
 
13
%
 
 
 
11
%
 
14
%
 
 
As a percentage of total revenue
7
%
 
9
%
 
 
 
7
%
 
9
%
 
 

Cost of maintenance and services consists primarily of costs of providing customer support, consulting, and education. Cost of maintenance and services decreased $1.3 million, or 18%, in the second quarter of fiscal year 2014 as compared to the same quarter last year, and decreased as a percentage of maintenance and services revenue from 13% to 11%. Cost of maintenance and services decreased $3.6 million, or 24%, in the first six months of fiscal year 2014 as compared to the same period last year, and decreased as a percentage of maintenance and services revenue from 14% to 11%. The decrease in cost of maintenance and services is primarily due to lower compensation-related costs as a result of the significant decrease in headcount, in addition to the decrease as a result of lower maintenance and services revenue compared to the first six months of fiscal year 2013.

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Amortization of Acquired Intangibles
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
(In thousands)
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
Percentage
Change
 
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
Percentage
Change
Amortization of acquired intangibles
$
530

 
$
143

 
271
%
 
$
1,059

 
$
282

 
276
%
As a percentage of total revenue
1
%
 
%
 
 
 
1
%
 
%
 
 

Amortization of acquired intangibles included in costs of revenue primarily represents the amortization of the value assigned to technology-related intangible assets obtained in business combinations. Amortization of acquired intangibles increased $0.4 million, or 271%, in the second quarter of fiscal year 2014 as compared to the same quarter last year, and increased $0.8 million, or 276%, in the first six months of fiscal year 2014 as compared to the same period last year. The increase was due to amortization of intangible assets acquired with the Rollbase acquisition, which was completed near the end of the second quarter of fiscal year 2013, partially offset by decreases due to the completion of amortization of certain intangible assets acquired in prior years.

Gross Profit
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
(In thousands)
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
Percentage
Change
 
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
Percentage
Change
Gross profit
$
73,449

 
$
73,216

 
%
 
$
140,106

 
$
147,070

 
(5
)%
As a percentage of total revenue
91
%
 
89
%
 
 
 
90
%
 
89
%
 
 

Our gross profit increased $0.2 million, or 0%, in the second quarter of fiscal year 2014 as compared to the same quarter last year, and decreased $7.0 million, or 5%, in the first six months of fiscal year 2014 as compared to the same period last year. Our gross profit as a percentage of total revenue increased from 89% in the second quarter of fiscal year 2013 to 91% in the second quarter of fiscal year 2014 and was 89% and 90% in the first six months of 2013 and 2014, respectively. The dollar decrease in our gross profit during the six month period was primarily related to the decrease in license revenue while
the cost of licenses remained relatively flat period over period.

Sales and Marketing

 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
(In thousands)
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
Percentage
Change
 
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
Percentage
Change
Sales and marketing
$
24,359

 
$
25,890

 
(6
)%
 
$
48,868

 
$
54,532

 
(10
)%
As a percentage of total revenue
30
%
 
32
%
 
 
 
31
%
 
33
%
 
 

Sales and marketing expenses decreased $1.5 million, or 6%, in the second quarter of fiscal year 2014 as compared to the same quarter last year, and decreased as a percentage of total revenue from 32% to 30%. Sales and marketing expense decreased $5.7 million, or 10%, in the first six months of fiscal year 2014 as compared to the same period last year, and decreased as a percentage of total revenue from 33% to 31%. The decrease in both periods was primarily due to lower compensation-related and travel costs in the sales function as a result of headcount reduction actions occurring subsequent to the second quarter of fiscal year 2013, as well as lower commission expense due to the lower level of license revenue as compared to the first quarter of fiscal year 2013. Marketing expenses were relatively consistent between the periods.


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Product Development

 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
(In thousands)
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
Percentage
Change
 
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
Percentage
Change
Product development costs
$
16,592

 
$
14,671

 
13
%
 
$
32,526

 
$
28,293

 
15
%
Capitalized product development costs
(1,112
)
 

 
100
%
 
(1,933
)
 

 
100
%
Total product development expense
$
15,480

 
$
14,671

 
6
%
 
$
30,593

 
$
28,293

 
8
%
As a percentage of total revenue
19
%
 
18
%
 
 
 
20
%
 
17
%
 
 

Product development expenses increased $0.8 million, or 6%, in the second quarter of fiscal year 2014 as compared to the same quarter last year, and increased as a percentage of revenue from 18% to 19%. Product development expenses increased $2.3 million, or 8%, in the first six months of fiscal year 2014 as compared to the same period last year, and increased as a percentage of revenue from 17% to 20%. The increase in both periods was primarily due to higher costs related to our new product development strategy, including higher expenses related to building our Progress Pacific platform. The increase was partially offset by the deferral of capitalized product development costs related to certain development activities with respect to our Progress Pacific platform beginning in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013.

General and Administrative

 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
(In thousands)
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
Percentage
Change
 
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
Percentage
Change
General and administrative
$
11,428

 
$
14,064

 
(19
)%
 
$
23,155

 
$
28,730

 
(19
)%
As a percentage of total revenue
14
%
 
17
%
 
 
 
15
%
 
17
%
 
 

General and administrative expenses include the costs of our finance, human resources, legal, information systems and administrative departments. General and administrative expenses decreased $2.6 million, or 19%, in the second quarter of fiscal year 2014 as compared to the same quarter in the prior year, and decreased as a percentage of revenue from 17% to 14%. General and administrative expenses decreased $5.6 million, or 19%, in the first six months of fiscal year 2014 as compared to the same period in the prior year, and decreased as a percentage of revenue from 17% to 15%. The decrease is primarily related to lower compensation-related costs as a result of headcount reduction actions occurring subsequent to the second quarter of fiscal year 2013, as well as lower professional services costs.

Amortization of Acquired Intangibles

 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
(In thousands)
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
Percentage
Change
 
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
Percentage
Change
Amortization of acquired intangibles
$
148

 
$
167

 
(11
)%
 
$
312

 
$
338

 
(8
)%
As a percentage of total revenue
%
 
%
 
 
 
%
 
%
 
 

Amortization of acquired intangibles included in operating expenses primarily represents the amortization of value assigned to intangible assets obtained in business combinations other than assets identified as purchased technology. Amortization of acquired intangibles decreased 11% and 8% in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2014, respectively, as compared to the same periods last year. The decrease is due to the completion of amortization of certain intangible assets acquired in prior years, partially offset by the amortization of intangible assets associated with the Rollbase acquisition, which was completed near the end of the second quarter of fiscal year 2013.


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Restructuring Expenses

 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
(In thousands)
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
Percentage
Change
 
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
Percentage
Change
Restructuring expenses
$
124

 
$
2,766

 
(96
)%
 
$
320

 
$
3,726

 
(91
)%
As a percentage of total revenue
%
 
3
%
 
 
 
%
 
2
%
 
 

Restructuring expenses recorded in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2014 relate to the restructuring activities occurring in fiscal years 2013 and 2012. See Note 12 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional details, including types of expenses incurred and the timing of future expenses and cash payments. See also the Liquidity and Capital Resources section of this Item 2, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Acquisition-Related Expenses
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
(In thousands)
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
Percentage
Change
 
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
Percentage
Change
Acquisition-related expenses
$
1,630

 
$
1,272

 
28
%
 
$
2,576

 
$
1,272

 
103
%
As a percentage of total revenue
2
%
 
2
%
 
 
 
2
%
 
1
%
 
 

Acquisition-related expenses increased in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2014 compared to the same periods last year due to expenses related to earn-out provisions that were part of the Rollbase acquisition completed in the second quarter of fiscal year 2013, as well as transaction-related costs, primarily professional services fees, associated with the acquisition of Modulus, which was acquired in the second quarter of fiscal year 2014.

Income From Operations
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
(In thousands)
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
Percentage
Change
 
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
Percentage
Change
Income from operations
$
20,280

 
$
14,386

 
41
%
 
$
34,282

 
$
30,179

 
14
%
As a percentage of total revenue
25
%
 
17
%
 
 
 
22
%
 
19
%
 
 

Income from operations increased $5.9 million, or 41%, in the second quarter of fiscal year 2014 as compared to the same quarter last year, and increased $4.1 million, or 14%, in the first six months of fiscal year 2014 as compared to the first six months of fiscal year 2013. The increase in the second quarter and first six months of fiscal year 2014 was primarily the result of the decrease in operating expenses.

Other Income (Expense)
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
(In thousands)
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
Percentage
Change
 
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
Percentage
Change
Interest income and other
$
596

 
$
244

 
144
 %
 
$
1,109

 
$
775

 
43
 %
Foreign currency loss, net
(725
)
 
(536
)
 
(35
)%
 
(1,232
)
 
(1,615
)
 
(24
)%
Total other income (expense), net
$
(129
)
 
$
(292
)
 
56
 %
 
$
(123
)
 
$
(840
)
 
(85
)%
As a percentage of total revenue
%
 
%
 
 
 
 %
 
(1
)%
 
 

Total other expense decreased $0.2 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2014 as compared to the same quarter last year, and decreased $0.7 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2014 as compared to the same period last year. The change in

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foreign currency losses is a result of movements in exchange rates and the impact on our intercompany receivables and payables denominated in currencies other than local currencies.

Provision for Income Taxes
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
(In thousands)
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
Percentage
Change
 
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
Percentage
Change
Provision for income taxes
$
7,352

 
$
5,952

 
24
%
 
$
10,260

 
$
11,384

 
(10
)%
As a percentage of total revenue
9
%
 
7
%
 
 
 
7
%
 
7
%
 
 

Our effective tax rate was 30% in the first six months of fiscal year 2014 compared to 39% in the first six months of fiscal year 2013. The decrease in the effective rate is primarily due to the recognition of $2.1 million of tax benefits in the first quarter of fiscal year 2014 associated with the expected distribution from a foreign subsidiary that will occur in the foreseeable future.

Net Income

 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
(In thousands)
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
Percentage
Change
 
May 31, 2014
 
May 31, 2013
 
Percentage
Change
Income from continuing operations
$
12,799

 
$
8,142

 
57
%
 
$
23,899

 
$
17,955

 
33
 %
Income (loss) from discontinued operations

 
(4,232
)
 
100
%
 

 
17,073

 
(100
)%
Net income
$
12,799

 
$
3,910

 
227
%
 
$
23,899

 
$
35,028

 
(32
)%
As a percentage of total revenue
16
%
 
5
%
 
 
 
15
%
 
21
%
 
 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations includes the revenues and direct expenses of the product lines we divested in fiscal year 2012 and the first quarter of fiscal year 2013 and the Apama product line, which was sold in July 2013. See Note 6 of Item 1 of this Quarterly Report for additional information related to our divested product lines.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments
 
(In thousands)
May 31,
2014
 
November 30, 2013
Cash and cash equivalents
$
201,971

 
$
198,818

Short-term investments
24,605

 
32,622

Total cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments
$
226,576

 
$
231,440


The decrease in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $4.9 million from the end of fiscal year 2013 was primarily due to repurchases of our common stock of $35.0 million as well as the purchase of Modulus for cash consideration of $12.5 million, partially offset by cash inflows from operations of $42.5 million. Except as described below, there are no limitations on our ability to access our cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments.

As of May 31, 2014, $87.4 million of our cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments was held by our foreign subsidiaries.  A significant portion of this amount relates to the net undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries, which are considered to be permanently reinvested; as such, they are not available to fund our domestic operations. If we were to repatriate the earnings, they would be subject to taxation in the U.S., but would be offset by foreign tax credits. We do not believe this has a material impact on our liquidity.

Share Repurchase Program

In April 2012, our Board of Directors authorized us to repurchase $350.0 million of our common stock through fiscal year 2013, and in October 2012, under the authorization, we announced the adoption of a Rule 10b5-1 plan to repurchase up to $250.0 million of our common stock through June 30, 2013, or earlier. We completed the plan in May 2013, having

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repurchased 11.7 million shares for $250.0 million. In July 2013, our Board of Directors increased the authorization to $360.0 million, and we launched a new Rule 10b5-1 plan to repurchase up to $100.0 million of our common stock through December 31, 2013, or earlier. We completed this plan in October 2013, having repurchased 4.0 million shares for $100.0 million. Through November 30, 2013, we repurchased a total of 16.1 million shares for $357.9 million under the authorization.

In January 2014, our Board of Directors authorized a new $100.0 million share repurchase program. The timing and amount of any shares repurchased will be determined by management based on its evaluation of market conditions and other factors, and the Board of Directors may choose to suspend, expand or discontinue the repurchase program at any time. During the first six months of fiscal year 2014, we repurchased 1.6 million shares of our common stock for $35.0 million.

Divestiture of Product Lines

During fiscal years 2012 and 2013, we completed divestitures of the eleven product lines which were not considered core product lines of our business: Actional, Apama, Artix, DataXtend, FuseSource, ObjectStore, Orbacus, Orbix, Savvion, Shadow and Sonic. The FuseSource and Shadow product lines were divested in fiscal year 2012. The remaining product lines, excluding Apama, were divested in the first quarter of fiscal year 2013. The aggregate purchase price of the divestitures completed in fiscal year 2012 and by the end of the first quarter of fiscal year 2013 was approximately $130.0 million. The Apama product line was divested in the third quarter of fiscal year 2013 for a purchase price of $44.3 million.

The cash flows of our continuing and discontinued operations have not been segregated in our statements of cash flows. The divestitures of these product lines will reduce our cash flows in future periods, including our operating cash flows, due to the loss of revenue offset by the elimination of direct expenses associated with the divested product lines and other cost savings actions.

Restructuring Activities

During the third quarter of fiscal year 2013, our management approved, committed to and initiated plans to restructure and improve efficiencies in our operations as a result of the sale of the Apama product line and the divestitures completed during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2012 and the first quarter of fiscal year 2013. We reduced our global workforce primarily within the administrative and sales organizations. This workforce reduction was conducted across all geographies and also resulted in the closing of certain facilities.

The total costs of the restructuring primarily relate to employee costs, including severance, health benefits, outplacement services and transition divestiture incentives, but excluding stock-based compensation. Facilities costs include fees to terminate lease agreements and costs for unused space, net of sublease assumptions. Other costs include costs to terminate automobile leases of employees included in the workforce reduction, asset impairment charges for assets no longer deployed as part of cost reduction strategies, costs for unused software licenses as part of the workforce reduction and other costs directly associated with the restructuring actions taken.

As part of the 2013 restructuring, for the six months ended May 31, 2014, we incurred expenses totaling $0.2 million, of which the majority represents excess facilities and other costs. The expenses are recorded as restructuring expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of income. We do not expect to incur additional material costs with respect to the 2013 restructuring.

As of May 31, 2014, $0.3 million of the cumulative expenses recognized under the 2013 restructuring remains unpaid. We expect to pay a portion of the restructuring liability in the next twelve months; however, excess facilities costs will continue through fiscal year 2017.

In the second quarter of fiscal year 2012, our management approved, committed to and initiated certain operational restructuring initiatives to reduce annual costs, including the simplification of our organizational structure and the consolidation of facilities.

As part of the 2012 restructuring, we incurred expenses totaling $0.1 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2014. We do not expect to incur additional material costs with respect to the 2012 restructuring.

As of May 31, 2014, $0.4 million of the cumulative expenses recognized under the 2012 restructuring remains unpaid. We expect to pay the majority of the restructuring liability in the next twelve months; however, excess facilities costs will continue through fiscal year 2016.


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Revolving Credit Facility

On August 15, 2011, we entered into a credit agreement (the "Credit Agreement") for an unsecured credit facility with J.P. Morgan and other lenders that matures on August 15, 2016, at which time all amounts outstanding must be repaid. The credit facility provides for a revolving line of credit in the amount of $150.0 million, with a sublimit for the issuance of standby letters of credit in a face amount up to $25.0 million and swing line loans up to $20.0 million. The credit facility also permits us to increase the revolving line of credit by up to an additional $75.0 million subject to receiving further commitments from lenders and certain other conditions. We intend to utilize the line of credit for general corporate purposes, including acquisitions, stock repurchases and working capital.

Revolving loans accrue interest at a per annum rate based on our choice of either (i) the LIBOR rate plus a margin ranging from 1.25% to 1.75% or (ii) the base rate plus a margin ranging from 0.25% to 0.75%, both depending on our consolidated leverage ratio. The base rate is defined as the highest of (i) the administrative agent’s prime rate (ii) the federal funds rate plus 1/2 of 1.00%, and (iii) the LIBOR rate for a one month interest period plus a margin equal to 1.00%. A quarterly commitment fee on the undrawn portion of the revolving credit facility is required, at a per annum rate ranging from 0.25% to 0.35%, depending on our consolidated leverage ratio. The loan origination fee and issuance costs incurred upon consummation of the Credit Agreement are being amortized through interest expense using the effective interest rate method, over the five-year term of the facility. Other customary fees and letter of credit fees may be charged and will be expensed as they are incurred.

Accrued interest on the loans is payable quarterly in arrears with respect to base rate loans and at the end of each interest rate period (or at each three month interval in the case of loans with interest periods greater than three months) with respect to LIBOR rate loans. We may prepay, terminate or reduce the loan commitments in whole or in part at any time, without premium or penalty, subject to certain conditions and reimbursement of certain costs in the case of LIBOR rate loans.

The Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including a requirement to maintain a balance of at least $100.0 million in cash and cash equivalents while making restricted equity-related payments (e.g. cash dividend distributions or share repurchases of our common stock). We are also required to maintain compliance with a consolidated leverage ratio of no greater than 3.00 to 1.00 and a consolidated interest coverage ratio of at least 3.00 to 1.00. As of May 31, 2014, there were no amounts outstanding under the revolving line and $0.8 million of letters of credit outstanding. We are in compliance with our covenants by a significant margin.

Auction Rate Securities

In addition to the $226.6 million of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, we had investments with a fair value of $25.1 million related to auction rate securities (ARS). These ARS are floating rate securities with longer-term maturities that were marketed by financial institutions with auction reset dates at primarily 28 or 35 day intervals to provide short-term liquidity. The remaining contractual maturities of these securities range from 10 to 29 years. The underlying collateral of the ARS consist of municipal bonds, which are insured by monoline insurance companies, and student loans, which are supported by the federal government as part of the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) and by the monoline insurance companies.

Beginning in February 2008, auctions for these securities began to fail, and the interest rates for these ARS reset to the maximum rate per the applicable investment offering document. As of May 31, 2014, our ARS investments totaled $28.8 million at par value. These ARS are classified as available-for-sale securities.

For each of our ARS for which the issuer is not in default, we evaluated the risks related to the structure, collateral and liquidity of the investment, and forecasted the probability of issuer default, auction failure and a successful auction at par or a redemption at par for each future auction period. The weighted average cash flow for each period was then discounted back to present value for each security. Based on these methodologies, we determined that the fair value of our ARS investments is $25.1 million at May 31, 2014. The temporary impairment recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss to reduce the value of our available-for-sale ARS investments was $3.7 million. We will not be able to access the funds associated with our ARS investments until future auctions for these ARS are successful, we sell the securities in a secondary market, or they are redeemed by the issuer. As such, these remaining investments currently lack short-term liquidity and are therefore classified as long-term investments on the condensed consolidated balance sheet at May 31, 2014.

Based on our cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments balance of $226.6 million, expected operating cash flows and the availability of funds under our revolving credit facility, we do not anticipate the lack of liquidity associated with our ARS to adversely affect our ability to conduct business and believe we have the ability to hold the affected securities throughout the currently estimated recovery period. Therefore, the impairment on these securities is considered only temporary in nature. If the

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credit rating of either the security issuer or the third-party insurer underlying the investments deteriorates significantly, we may be required to adjust the carrying value of the ARS through an impairment charge.

Cash Flows from Operating Activities
 
 
Six Months Ended
(In thousands)
May 31,
2014
 
May 31,
2013
Net income
$
23,899

 
$
35,028

Non-cash reconciling items included in net income
18,676

 
(19,043
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
(35
)
 
(27,403
)
Net cash flows from (used in) operating activities
$
42,540

 
$
(11,418
)

The increase in cash generated from operations in the first six months of fiscal year 2014 as compared to the first six months of fiscal year 2013 was primarily due to $41.7 million in payments made in the first six months of fiscal year 2013 for income taxes related to the divestitures of the product lines discussed in Note 6, as well as an additional $5.9 million in payments related to the restructuring activities discussed in Note 12 in the first six months of fiscal year 2013 as compared to the first six months of fiscal year 2014. Total net tax payments made in the first six months of fiscal year 2014 were $3.8 million, compared to $52.3 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2013.

Our gross accounts receivable as of May 31, 2014 decreased by $9.2 million from the end of fiscal year 2013, which is primarily due to the decrease in license revenue during the first six months of fiscal year 2014 compared to the same period in the prior year. Days sales outstanding (DSO) in accounts receivable was 65 days, down from 66 days at the end of fiscal year 2013. The decrease in DSO was due to the timing of billings during the second quarter of fiscal year 2014 compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013. We target a DSO range of 60 to 75 days.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities
 
 
Six Months Ended
(In thousands)
May 31,
2014
 
May 31,
2013
Net investment activity
$
7,535

 
$
15,235

Purchases of property and equipment
(6,099
)
 
(2,386
)
Capitalized software development costs
(1,938
)
 

Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired
(12,493
)
 
(9,450
)
Proceeds from divestitures, net
3,300

 
73,381

Other investing activities
104

 
172

Net cash flows from investing activities
$
(9,591
)
 
$
76,952


Net cash inflows and outflows of our net investment activity are generally a result of the timing of our purchases and maturities of securities which are classified as cash equivalents or short-term securities. In addition, we purchased $6.1 million of property and equipment in the first six months of fiscal year 2014, including a $4.5 million investment in licensed software for use in our Pacific mobility platform, as compared to $2.4 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2013. We also received $3.3 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2014 from an escrow release related to the divestitures discussed in Note 6, as compared to $73.4 million of proceeds related to the sale of divested product lines in the first quarter of fiscal year 2013, which was the primary reason for the decrease in net cash inflows from investing activities period over period.


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Cash Flows from Financing Activities
 
 
Six Months Ended
(In thousands)
May 31,
2014
 
May 31,
2013
Proceeds from stock-based compensation plans
$
6,904

 
$
32,443

Repurchases of common stock
(34,999
)
 
(176,537
)
Other financing activities
(3,191
)
 
(1,194
)
Net cash flows used in financing activities
$
(31,286
)
 
$
(145,288
)

We received $6.9 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2014 from the exercise of stock options and the issuance of shares under our employee stock purchase plan as compared to $32.4 million in the first six months of fiscal year 2013. In addition, in the first six months of fiscal year 2014, we repurchased $35.0 million of our common stock under our share repurchase plan compared to $176.5 million in the same period of the prior year.

Indemnification Obligations

We include standard intellectual property indemnification provisions in our licensing agreements in the ordinary course of business. Pursuant to our product license agreements, we will indemnify, hold harmless, and agree to reimburse the indemnified party for losses suffered or incurred by the indemnified party, generally business partners or customers, in connection with certain patent, copyright or other intellectual property infringement claims by third parties with respect to our products. Other agreements with our customers provide indemnification for claims relating to property damage or personal injury resulting from the performance of services by us or our subcontractors. Historically, our costs to defend lawsuits or settle claims relating to such indemnity agreements have been insignificant. Accordingly, the estimated fair value of these indemnification provisions is immaterial.

Liquidity Outlook

We believe that existing cash balances, together with funds generated from operations and amounts available under the Credit Agreement, will be sufficient to finance our operations and meet our foreseeable cash requirements through at least the next twelve months. We do not contemplate a need for any foreign repatriation of the earnings which are deemed permanently reinvested. Our foreseeable cash needs include our planned capital expenditures and share repurchases, lease commitments, restructuring obligations and other long-term obligations.

Revenue Backlog
 
(In thousands)
May 31,
2014
 
May 31,
2013
Deferred revenue, primarily related to unexpired maintenance and support contracts (1)
$
100,946

 
$
103,466

Multi-year licensing arrangements (2)
11,595

 
15,841

Total revenue backlog
$
112,541

 
$
119,307

 
(1)
Deferred revenue as of May 31, 2013 included $0.1 million of contractual maintenance which had not been invoiced or included on our balance sheet. The contractual maintenance which has not been invoiced relates to a customer who changed its invoicing schedule.
(2)
Our backlog of orders not included on the balance sheet is not subject to our normal accounting controls for information that is either reported in or derived from our basic financial statements. In addition, multi-year licensing arrangements as of May 31, 2013 included $2.2 million related to divested product lines.
We typically fulfill most of our software license orders within 30 days of acceptance of a purchase order. Assuming all other revenue recognition criteria have been met, we recognize software license revenue upon shipment of the product, or if delivered electronically, when the customer has the right to access the software. Because there are many elements governing when revenue is recognized, including when orders are shipped, credit approval obtained, completion of internal control processes over revenue recognition and other factors, management has some control in determining the period in which certain revenue is recognized. We had in the past and may have in the future open software license orders which have not shipped or have otherwise not met all the required criteria for revenue recognition. Beginning in the second quarter of 2013, we changed our processes such that the amount of open software license orders received but not shipped at the end of the quarter was reduced to $0 at the end of the second, third, and fourth quarters of fiscal year 2013 and the first and second quarters of fiscal

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year 2014. We expect this will continue in future periods and we generally do not believe that the amount, if any, of such software license orders at the end of a particular reporting period is a reliable indicator of future performance. In addition, there is no industry standard for the definition of backlog and there may be an element of estimation in determining the amount. As such, direct comparisons with other companies may be difficult or potentially misleading.

Legal and Other Regulatory Matters

See discussion regarding legal and other regulatory matters in Part II, Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Our only significant off-balance sheet commitments relate to operating lease obligations. Future annual minimum rental lease payments are detailed in Note 10 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2013. We have no “off-balance sheet arrangements” within the meaning of Item 303(a)(4) of Regulation S-K.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (ASU 2014-09). ASU 2014-09 outlines a single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes most current revenue recognition guidance, including industry-specific guidance. This new guidance is effective for annual reporting periods (including interim reporting periods within those periods) beginning after December 15, 2016; early adoption is not permitted. Entities have the option of using either a full retrospective or a modified approach to adopt the guidance. This update could impact the timing and amounts of revenue recognized. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that implementation of this update will have on its consolidated financial position and results of operations upon adoption.

In July 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-11, Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists (ASU 2013-11). ASU 2013-11 clarifies guidance and eliminates diversity in practice on the presentation of unrecognized tax benefits when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists at the reporting date. This new guidance is effective on a prospective basis for fiscal years and interim reporting periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The adoption of ASU 2013-11 is not expected to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In March 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2013-05, Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830): Parent’s Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity (ASU 2013-05). ASU 2013-05 provides guidance on releasing cumulative translation adjustments when a reporting entity (parent) ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or a business within a foreign entity. ASU 2013-05 is effective on a prospective basis for fiscal years and interim reporting periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of ASU 2013-05 is not expected to have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

During the second quarter of fiscal year 2014, there were no significant changes to our quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk. Please refer to Part II, Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ended November 30, 2013 for a more complete discussion of the market risks we encounter.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

(a) Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures

Our management maintains disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is processed, recorded, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and that such information is

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accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer (our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, respectively), as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed in the reports filed or submitted by us under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 was recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the requisite time periods and that such information was accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

(b) Changes in internal control over financial reporting

Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated our “internal control over financial reporting” as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f) to determine whether any changes in our internal control over financial reporting occurred during the fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2014 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. Based on that evaluation, there were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2014 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

We are subject to various legal proceedings and claims, either asserted or unasserted, which arise in the ordinary course of business. While the outcome of these claims cannot be predicted with certainty, management does not believe that the outcome of any of these legal matters will have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

We operate in a rapidly changing environment that involves certain risks and uncertainties, some of which are beyond our control. In addition to the information provided in this report, please refer to Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2013 for a more complete discussion regarding certain factors that could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Items 2(a) and 2(b) are not applicable.

(c) Stock Repurchases

Information related to the repurchases of our common stock by month in the second quarter of fiscal year 2014 is as follows (in thousands, except per share data):

Period
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased
 
Average Price Paid per Share
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
 
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (1)
March 2014
 

 
$

 

 
$
90,211

April 2014
 
1,157,342

 
21.75

 
1,157,342

 
65,000

May 2014
 

 

 

 
65,000

Total
 
1,157,342

 
$
21.75

 
1,157,342

 
$
65,000

(1)
In January 2014, our Board of Directors authorized a new $100.0 million share repurchase program. Under this authorization, we have repurchased 1.6 million shares for $35.0 million during the first six months of fiscal year 2014.


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Item 6. Exhibits

The following exhibits are filed or furnished as part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q:
 
Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
 
 
31.1*
 
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act – Philip M. Pead
 
 
 
31.2*
 
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act – Chris E. Perkins
 
 
 
32.1**
 
Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
 
 
 
101***
 
The following materials from Progress Software Corporation’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended May 31, 2014, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of May 31, 2014 and November 30, 2013; (ii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended May 31, 2014 and May 31, 2013; (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended May 31, 2014 and May 31, 2013; (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended May 31, 2014 and May 31, 2013; and (v) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
*
Filed herewith
**
Furnished herewith
***
Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, the Interactive Data Files on Exhibit 101 hereto are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.



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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

PROGRESS SOFTWARE CORPORATION
(Registrant)
 
Dated:
July 8, 2014
 
/s/ PHILIP M. PEAD
 
 
 
Philip M. Pead
 
 
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
 
 
Dated:
July 8, 2014
 
/s/ CHRIS E. PERKINS
 
 
 
Chris E. Perkins
 
 
 
Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
(Principal Financial Officer)
 
 
 
 
Dated:
July 8, 2014
 
/s/ PAUL A. JALBERT
 
 
 
Paul A. Jalbert
 
 
 
Vice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
 
 
 
(Principal Accounting Officer)

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Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Philip M. Pead, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Progress Software Corporation;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure control and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: July 8, 2014

/s/ PHILIP M. PEAD
Philip M. Pead
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)



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Exhibit 31.2 - Q2 2014 Rollforward


Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, Chris E. Perkins, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Progress Software Corporation;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure control and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: July 8, 2014

/s/ CHRIS E. PERKINS
Chris E. Perkins
Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)



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Exhibit 32.1 - Q2 2014 Rollforward


Exhibit 32.1

Certification Pursuant To 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant To Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Progress Software Corporation (the Company) for the three months ended May 31, 2014, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the Report), each of the undersigned, Philip M. Pead, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Chris E. Perkins, Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer, of the Company, certifies, to the best knowledge and belief of the signatory, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

1. The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

2. The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ PHILIP M. PEAD
 
/s/ CHRIS E. PERKINS
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration
 
 
and Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
 
 
Date:
July 8, 2014
 
Date:
July 8, 2014



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