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MICROS REPORTS FISCAL 2011 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

RECORD SECOND QUARTER REVENUE, NET INCOME AND EPS

Columbia, Maryland... MICROS Systems, Inc.  (Nasdaq:MCRS), a leading supplier of information systems to the hospitality and retail industries, today announced the results for its fiscal 2011 second quarter ended December 31, 2010.

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

Revenue for the quarter was $247.1 million, an increase of $21.5 million, or 9.5%, versus the same period last year. 

Revenue for the six-month period was $480.5 million, an increase of $43.5 million, or 9.9% over the same period last year.

GAAP net income for the quarter was $32.3 million, an increase of $6.2 million, or 23.7%, over the same period last year.

GAAP net income for the six-month period was $63.9 million, an increase of $13.7 million, or 27.2%, over the same period last year.

GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was $0.39 per share, an increase of $0.07, or 21.9%, over the same period last year.

GAAP diluted EPS for the six-month period was $0.78, an increase of $0.16, or 25.8%, over the same period last year.

Non-GAAP financial results, excluding the effect of charges for stock options, an impairment charge for auction rate securities and a charge for a lawsuit, are as follows:

-  Non-GAAP net income for the quarter was $36.9 million, an increase of $7.9 million, or 27.2%, over the year ago period.

-  Non-GAAP net income for the six-month period was $70.3 million, an increase of $14.6 million, or 26.3%, over the year ago period.

-  Non-GAAP diluted EPS for the quarter was $0.45, an increase of $0.09, or 25.0%, over the year ago period.

-  Non-GAAP diluted EPS for the six-month period was $0.85, an increase of $0.16, or 23.2%, over the year ago period.

MICROS’s revenue, net income and EPS results were Company records for a second fiscal quarter.

Tom Giannopoulos, MICROS’s Chairman and CEO, stated: “We are very pleased with our record financial results for the quarter and first half of our fiscal year.  The improving economic conditions of the markets we serve bode well for our future.”

MICROS’s financial guidance for fiscal 2011 is for revenue between $1 billion and $1.005 billion, with net income between $145 million and $147 million.  The revenue guidance remains the same as previously provided; while the net income guidance has been increased from the $140 million to $142 million range.

MICROS’s stock is traded through NASDAQ under the symbol MCRS.  Some of the statements contained herein not based on historic facts are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties  MICROS is subject to, among others, the following uncertainties and risks: product demand and market acceptance; impact of competitive products and pricing on margins; product development delays and technological difficulties; controlling expenses as MICROS continues to expand; the ability to obtain on acceptable terms the right to incorporate in MICROS’s products and services technology patented by others; the risk that there are actual or perceived security vulnerabilities in MICROS’s products; adverse results in legal disputes resulting in liabilities that exceed reserves; unanticipated tax liabilities; the effects of terrorist activity and armed conflict; the effects of major environmental disasters; weakening in general economic conditions that adversely affect demand for computer hardware or software; and currency fluctuations.

All information in this release is as of January 27, 2011.  MICROS undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statement to conform the statement to actual results or changes in MICROS’s expectations.

For further information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with MICROS’s business, please refer to the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Business and Investment Risks” sections of MICROS’s SEC filings, including, but not limited to, its annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, copies of which may be obtained by contacting MICROS’s investor relations department at 443-285-8059 or at MICROS’s website at http://www.micros.com.

MICROS SYSTEMS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited - in thousands, except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended
December 31,
Six Months Ended
December 31,
2010 2009 2010 2009
Revenue:
Hardware  $   47,841  $   45,793  $   92,107  $   89,099
Software 33,079 30,499 60,968 55,192
Service 166,197 149,355 327,456 292,757
Total revenue 247,117 225,647 480,531 437,048
Cost of sales:
Hardware 31,353 30,364 61,308 58,416
Software 4,921 7,045 10,747 12,432
Service 73,446 63,259 144,624 125,396
Stock option expense 27 0 62 0
Total cost of sales 109,747 100,668 216,741 196,244
Gross margin 137,370 124,979 263,790 240,804
Selling, general and administrative expenses 68,351 67,124 130,542 129,339
Research and development expenses 10,806 9,560 21,467 20,430
Depreciation and amortization 4,243 4,319 8,362 8,161
Litigation reserve 3,000 0 3,000 0
Stock option expense 4,289 4,378 6,899 7,429
Total operating expenses 90,689 85,381 170,270 165,359
Income from operations 46,681 39,598 93,520 75,445
Non-operating income (expense):
Interest income, net        1,397           825        2,453        1,877
Interest expense - litigation reserve          (360)             -            (360)             -  
Change in credit based impairment, net of realized loss on redemption            (73)             -               19          (387)
Other non-operating income (expense), net           505          (427)          (395)          (435)
Total non-operating income, net        1,469           398        1,717        1,055
Income before taxes 48,150 39,996 95,237 76,500
Income tax provision  15,649 13,334 31,042 25,471
Net income 32,501 26,662 64,195 51,029
Less:  Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest (173) (532) (251) (755)
Net Income attributable to MICROS Systems, Inc. (GAAP)  $   32,328  $   26,130  $   63,944  $   50,274
Net Income per diluted common share attributable to
MICROS Systems, Inc.
 $      0.39  $      0.32  $      0.78  $      0.62
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding - diluted 82,717 81,234 82,390 81,283

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income and EPS attributable to MICROS Systems, Inc. to
Non-GAAP Net Income and EPS attributable to MICROS Systems, Inc.
Net Income attributable to MICROS Systems, Inc.  $   32,328  $   26,130  $   63,944  $   50,274
Add back:  
  Stock option expense  
      Selling, general and administrative expenses        4,164        4,235        6,648        7,139
      Research and development expenses           125           143           251           290
      Cost of sales             27             -               62             -  
         4,316        4,378        6,961        7,429
  Litigation reserve, including accrued interest expense        3,360             -          3,360             -  
  Change in credit based impairment, net of realized loss on redemption             73             -              (19)           387
  Total add back        7,749        4,378      10,302        7,816
   
Subtract tax effect on:  
  Stock option expense        1,866        1,464        2,655        2,406
  Litigation reserve, including accrued interest expense        1,280             -          1,280             -  
Non-GAAP Net Income attributable to MICROS Systems, Inc.  $   36,931  $   29,044  $   70,311  $   55,684
   
Non-GAAP Net Income per Diluted Common Share attributable to
MICROS Systems, Inc.
 $      0.45  $      0.36  $      0.85  $      0.69
           

We believe the inclusion of the above non-GAAP measure will be useful to investors because it will enhance the comparability of our current period results to prior periods' results without comparable charges. We also believe inclusion of this measure will enhance comparability of our results to results of our competitors and to the analysts’ forecasts because the analysts typically forecast excluding the effect of share-based payment charge and above one time charges, the non-GAAP measure. In addition, our management uses this measure to evaluate our operating performance and compare our results to our competitors. Management also uses this measure as a metric to measure performance under our executive compensation program.

The Company notes that non-GAAP financial measures are not based on a comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. Instead, they are based on subjective determinations by management designed to supplement our GAAP financial measures. They are subject to a number of important limitations and should be considered only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. Among the limitations on the use of the non-GAAP measure are the following:
- The exclusion of non-GAAP items can have a significant impact on reported GAAP net income and diluted net income per share.
-  Other companies may calculate non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share differently than MICROS does, limiting the usefulness of those measures for comparative purposes.

MICROS SYSTEMS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited - in thousands)

December 31,
2010
June 30,
2010
ASSETS
Current assets:
     Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments  $       662,457  $       545,298
     Accounts receivable, net 145,280 153,066
     Inventory, net 38,342 35,103
     Deferred income taxes 18,863 19,624
     Prepaid expenses and other current assets 32,442 27,004
           Total current assets 897,384 780,095
Long-term investments 57,885 59,884
Property, plant and equipment, net 26,913 27,349
Deferred income taxes, non-current 15,499 13,556
Goodwill 225,558 213,825
Intangible assets, net 18,349 19,590
Purchased and internally developed software costs, net 17,845 17,468
Other assets 7,150 6,524
Total Assets  $    1,266,583  $    1,138,291
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
     Bank lines of credit  $               -    $          1,442
     Accounts payable 51,165 44,783
     Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 133,951 135,469
     Income taxes payable 803 5,856
     Deferred revenue 125,229 124,498
         Total current liabilities           311,148           312,048
Income taxes payable, non-current 25,973 22,737
Deferred income taxes, non-current 4,243 2,590
Other non-current liabilities 11,597 11,304
         Total liabilities 352,961 348,679
Commitments and contingencies
Equity:
  MICROS Systems, Inc. shareholders’ equity:
     Common stock              2,021              2,001
     Capital in excess of par 139,567 117,462
     Retained earnings 753,724 689,750
     Accumulated other comprehensive income 12,287 (25,833)
          Total MICROS Systems, Inc. shareholders’ equity 907,599 783,380
  Noncontrolling interest 6,023 6,232
Total Equity 913,622 789,612
Total Liabilities and Equity  $    1,266,583  $    1,138,291

Contacts

Peter J. Rogers, Jr.
Executive Vice President, Investor Relations
443-285-8059

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