WageWorks Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2014 Financial Results

WageWorks, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE: WAGE), a leader in administering Consumer-Directed Benefits (CDBs), which empower employees to save money on taxes while also providing corporate tax advantages for employers, today announced the Company's financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2014.

“Our fourth quarter results concluded another exciting year for WageWorks. Once again, we delivered record sales in both our Enterprise and SMB markets, and saw positive momentum from our cross-sell efforts. The integration of CONEXIS is well underway, and we continue to be optimistic about the value this acquisition will create. Our marketing activities designed to educate employees on the merits of Consumer-Directed Benefits have clearly paid off, as demonstrated by our very successful open enrollment season. We also saw growing adoption of the FSA carryover provision by our clients, which resulted in double-digit increases in employee participation rates for those employers. Combined with the opportunities presented through our channel partners, as well as the private and public exchanges, we enter 2015 with multiple growth levers to drive our business forward,” said Joe Jackson, Chief Executive Officer of WageWorks.

Fourth Quarter 2014 Financial Highlights

For the fourth quarter, WageWorks reported total revenue of $78.5 million, compared to $55.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2013, an increase of 43 percent. Healthcare revenue was $39.8 million, compared to $32.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2013, an increase of 21 percent. Commuter revenue was $15.6 million, compared to $15.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2013, an increase of 3 percent. COBRA revenue was $14.7 million, compared to $4.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2013, an increase of 264 percent. Other revenue was $8.3 million, compared to $2.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2013, an increase of 188 percent.

GAAP operating income was $5.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2014, compared to GAAP operating income of $7.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2013. On a non-GAAP basis, fourth quarter of 2014 operating income was $14.3 million, compared to non-GAAP operating income of $10.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2013.

GAAP net income was $3.1 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2014, compared to GAAP net income of $5.3 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2013.

On a non-GAAP basis, fourth quarter of 2014 net income was $8.3 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, compared to non-GAAP net income of $6.2 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2013. Non-GAAP net income for the fourth quarter of 2013 and 2014 excludes expenses related to stock-based compensation, amortization of acquired intangibles, contingent consideration expense and gain, and the related tax impact of these items.

Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA was $18.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2014, a 34 percent increase compared to non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA of $13.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2013.

Full Year 2014 Financial Highlights

For the full year 2014, WageWorks reported total revenue of $267.8 million, compared to $219.3 million for the full year 2013, an increase of 22 percent. Healthcare revenue was $156.0 million, compared to $135.1 million for full year 2013, an increase of 15 percent. Commuter revenue was $61.8 million, compared to $59.6 million for the full year 2013, an increase of 4 percent. COBRA revenue was $32.0 million, compared to $15.0 million for the fully year 2013, an increase of 113 percent. Other revenue was $18.1 million, compared to $9.5 million for the full year 2013, an increase of 90 percent.

GAAP operating income was $31.0 million for the full year 2014, compared to GAAP operating income of $32.0 million for the full year 2013. On a non-GAAP basis, full year 2014 operating income was $57.8 million, compared to non-GAAP operating income of $44.9 million for the full year 2013.

GAAP net income was $18.2 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, for the full year 2014, compared to GAAP net income of $21.7 million, or $0.62 per diluted share, for the full year 2013.

On a non-GAAP basis, full year 2014 net income was $34.2 million, or $0.94 per diluted share, compared to non-GAAP net income of $26.3 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, for the full year 2013. Non-GAAP net income for the full year 2013 and 2014 excludes expenses related to stock-based compensation, amortization of acquired intangibles, contingent consideration expense and gain, and the related tax impact of these items.

Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA was $71.7 million for the full year 2014, a 27 percent increase compared to non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA of $56.5 million for the full year 2013.

The reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures to the comparable GAAP measures for the fourth quarter and full year 2014 and 2013 is detailed in the tables provided in this press release.

As of December 31, 2014, WageWorks had cash and cash equivalents totaling $413.3 million. This compares to cash and cash equivalents totaling $360.0 million as of December 31, 2013.

The Company's Conference Call Information

WageWorks will host a conference call today, February 12, 2015, at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss the Company’s fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2014 financial results and business outlook.

The live webcast of the conference call can be accessed under “Investor Relations” section of the Company’s website at www.wageworks.com. Those wishing to participate in the live call should dial 877-415-3177 (toll-free) or 857-244-7320, and enter pass code 62851586. Following the call, an archived webcast will be available in the “Investor Relations” section of the Company’s website at www.wageworks.com. A telephone replay will be available for one week at 888-286-8010 (toll-free) or 617-801-6888 using the pass code 42618981.

Non-GAAP Financial Information

To supplement the Company’s financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, the Company provides non-GAAP financial measure of net income, operating income, adjusted EBITDA and diluted earnings per share. By providing information about both the overall GAAP financial performance and the non-GAAP measures that focus on what management believes to be its ongoing business operations, the Company believes that the additional information enhances investors’ overall understanding of the Company’s business. The Company’s management believes it is useful for itself and investors to review, as applicable, both GAAP information that includes the impact of stock-based compensation, amortization of acquired intangibles, contingent consideration expense and gain and the related tax impact of all of these items on the provision for income taxes, and the non-GAAP measures that exclude such information in order to assess the performance of the Company’s business for planning and forecasting in subsequent periods. The Company’s management does not itself, nor does it suggest that investors should consider such non-GAAP financial measures in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Whenever the Company uses such a non-GAAP financial measure, it provides a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the most closely applicable GAAP financial measure. Investors are encouraged to review the related GAAP financial measures and the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measure as detailed above. Investors are also encouraged to review the Company’s GAAP financial statements as reported in its SEC filings.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in the press release and certain matters to be discussed on the fourth quarter conference call regarding WageWorks, Inc., which are not historical facts, are “forward- looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward looking statements may be identified by terms such as believe, expect, will, provide, should and the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. These statements, including statements relating to continuing to provide value to our employer clients and their employees through our consumer-directed benefits solutions, our acquisition of new employer clients, our retention of existing employer clients, the expected benefits of our channel partnerships, the demand for our consumer-directed benefits solutions, the industry trends regarding consumer-directed health plans and exchange opportunities, the expected benefits of the carryover provision, the expected benefits of our investments and the potential impact on our future operating results are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those we anticipate as a result of various factors, including the continued availability of tax-advantaged consumer-directed benefits to employers and employees, our ability to successfully identify, acquire and integrate additional portfolio purchases or acquisition targets, our ability to raise awareness among employers and employees about the advantages of adopting and participating in consumer-directed benefits programs, our ability to acquire and retain new employer clients and to cross-sell our products to existing employer clients, our ability to identify and execute on channel partnerships as well as public and private exchange opportunities, the participation of employees in our employer clients’ consumer-directed benefits programs and the impact of the carryover provision thereon, our ability to compete effectively, our ability to provide high quality service in a cost efficient manner, , and our ability to enhance our product functionality. For a discussion of these and other related risks, please refer to “Risk Factors” in our most recent report on Form 10-Q, which is available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Also, forward-looking statements represent our management’s beliefs and assumptions only as of the date made and we disclaim any obligation to update information contained in these forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. You should review our SEC filings carefully and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect.

About WageWorks

WageWorks (NYSE: WAGE) is a leader in administering Consumer-Directed Benefits (CDBs), which empower employees to save money on taxes while also providing corporate tax advantages for employers. WageWorks is solely dedicated to administering CDBs, including pre-tax spending accounts, such as health and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs), as well as Commuter Benefit Services, including transit and parking programs, wellness programs, COBRA, and other employee benefits. WageWorks makes it easier to understand and take advantage of Consumer-Directed Benefits for approximately 45,000 employers and over 4 million people. WageWorks is headquartered in San Mateo, California, with offices in major locations throughout the United States. For more information, visit www.wageworks.com.