Descartes Reports 20% Revenue Gains in Q4, Led by Services

The global logistics company touted its own operational efficiencies and its ability to make its customers more productive, even as shipping volumes remain low.


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Posted on Mar 10, 2010

Descartes Systems Group, a global logistics network, continued to navigate the economic rough seas to higher revenue in the fourth quarter and fiscal 2010 year.

Total fourth-quarter revenue of $18.9 million rose 20% from $15.7 million a year earlier. Services revenue of $17.7 million accounted for 94% of the total. The quarterly license revenue came in at $1.2 million.

Net income for the quarter was $10.3 million, down from $15.4 million a year earlier. Adjusted net income, or earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), was $5.2 million, up 13% from $4.6 million a year ago.

Descartes CEO Art Mesher termed the results “a gold medal performance” on a call today with analysts to discuss the company’s financial picture.

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