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CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD Regulatory Filings 2009

Apr 27, 2009

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6-K 1 zk96675.htm Created by EDGAR Ease Plus (EDGAR Ease+) Project: \Backup\office\EDGAR Filing\Check Point Software Technologies Ltd\96675\a96675.eep Control Number: 96675 Rev Number: 1 Client Name: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd Project Name: 6-K Firm Name: Zadok-Keinan Ltd 6-K MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Scotch Rule Top-TNR" FSL="Workstation" MARKER FORMAT-SHEET="Head Major Center Bold-TNR" FSL="Workstation"

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 6-K

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Report of Foreign Private Issuer

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Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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For the month of April, 2009

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Commission File Number 0-28584

CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

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5 Ha’solelim Street, Tel Aviv, Israel (Address of principal executive offices)

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F x Form 40-F o

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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ______

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Note: Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted solely to provide an attached annual report to security holders.

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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): _

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Note: Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7) only permits the submission in paper of a Form 6-K if submitted to furnish a report or other document that the registrant foreign private issuer must furnish and make public under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the registrant is incorporated, domiciled or legally organized (the registrant’s “home country”), or under the rules of the home country exchange on which the registrant’s securities are traded, as long as the report or other document is not a press release, is not required to be and has not been distributed to the registrant’s security holders, and, if discussing a material event, has already been the subject of a Form 6-K submission or other Commission filing on EDGAR.

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form, is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

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Yes o No x

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If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- __

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

INVESTOR CONTACT: MEDIA CONTACT:
Kip E. Meintzer Greg Kunkel
Check Point Software Technologies Check Point Software Technologies
+1 650.628.2040 +1 650.628.2070
[email protected] [email protected]

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CHECK POINT SOFTWARE REPORTS RECORD FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL RESULTS

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Growth in revenues and earnings with revenues of $195M, non-GAAP EPS of $0.45 and cash flow from operations of $172M

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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., – April 27, 2009 – Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced record financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009.

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“We posted record first quarter revenues of $195 million and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share of $0.45 cents during the quarter providing a good start for the year,” said Gil Shwed, chairman and chief executive officer at Check Point. “Our operational discipline continues to translate into increased profitability with non-GAAP operating margin of 56 percent and record cash flow from operations of $172 million.”

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Financial Highlights for the First Quarter of 2009

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— Total Revenues: $195.0 million, an increase of 2 percent, compared to $191.6 million in the first quarter of 2008.

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— Operating Income: GAAP operating income was $92.3 million, up from $78.7 million a year ago.

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Non-GAAP operating income was $109.0 million, an increase of 11 percent compared to $98.1 million a year ago. Non-GAAP operating margin reached a record level of 56 percent, compared to 51 percent a year ago.

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— Net Income: GAAP net income was $80.9 million compared to $78.3 million in the first quarter of 2008. Non-GAAP net income was $95.5 million, compared to $93.4 million in the first quarter of 2008.

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— Earnings per Diluted Share (EPS) : $0.38 compared to $0.36 in the first quarter of 2008. Non-GAAP EPS was $0.45, an increase of 6 percent, compared to $0.43 in the first quarter of 2008.

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— Deferred Revenues : As of March 31, 2009, we had deferred revenue of $325.0 million, which represented a $46.6 million increase compared to deferred revenues as of March 31, 2008.

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— Cash Flow: Cash flow from operations was $171.8 million, an increase of 20 percent, compared to $142.9 million in the first quarter of 2008. We had $1,590.8 million in cash and investments as of March 31, 2009.

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— Share Repurchase Program: During the first quarter of 2009, we repurchased 2.3 million shares at a total cost of $52.3 million.

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Our Non-GAAP operating income reached a record high first quarter result of $109.0 million representing 56 percent of revenues, primarily as a result of our operational efficiency and aided by the favorable foreign exchange currency trends on our expenses. We realized record cash flow from operations of $171.8 million and ended the quarter with $1,590.8 million in cash and investments.

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Mr. Shwed continued, “Producing record first quarter results despite the current macro economic situation is a testimony to the continued demand for internet security and to Check Point’s leadership position.”

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Business Highlights The first quarter of 2009 marked the introduction of Check Point’s revolutionary software blade architecture designed to address the security needs of any size customer by delivering total, flexible, and manageable security solutions. The new software blade architecture allows customers to configure their security solutions by choosing from a comprehensive library of over 20 security software blades.

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Subsequent to the end of the first quarter on April 13, 2009, we completed the acquisition of the Nokia Security Appliance Business. Customers can now purchase the former Nokia appliances as Check Point IP appliances with integrated software, services and hardware from Check Point. These appliances join Check Point’s UTM-1 and Power-1 appliance lines providing the industry’s most comprehensive line of security appliances.

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In addition, during April, we introduced the new Power-1 11000 series appliances for high performance environments. The new Power-1 11000 series provides customers with breakthrough flexibility and performance upgradability of up to 25 Gbps for firewall throughput and 15 Gbps for IPS in a 2-U form factor.

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Mr. Shwed concluded, “Our Software Blade architecture, combined with our expanded appliance portfolio will allow us to continue providing the best solutions to our customers worldwide and will enable us to continue realizing increased revenues and earnings per share in 2009.”

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Conference Call and Webcast Information Check Point will host a conference call with the investment community on April 27, 2009 at 8:30 AM ET/5:30 AM PT. To listen to the live webcast, please visit Check Point’s website at http://www.checkpoint.com/ir . A replay of the conference call will be available through May 11, 2009 at the company’s website http://www.checkpoint.com/ir or by telephone at +1 201.612.7415, passcode # 319225, account # 215.

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About Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. ( www.checkpoint.com ), worldwide leader in securing the Internet, is the only vendor to deliver Total Security for networks, data and endpoints, unified under a single management framework. Check Point provides customers uncompromised protection against all types of threats, reduces security complexity and lowers total cost of ownership. Check Point first pioneered the industry with FireWall-1 and its patented stateful inspection technology. Today, Check Point continues to innovate with the development of the Software Blade architecture. The dynamic Software Blade architecture delivers secure, flexible and simple solutions that can be fully customized to meet the exact security needs of any organization or environment. Check Point customers include tens of thousands of businesses and organizations of all sizes including all Fortune 100 companies. Check Point’s award-winning ZoneAlarm solutions protect millions of consumers from hackers, spyware and identity theft.

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©2009 Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. All rights reserved.

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Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, Check Point uses non-GAAP measures of net income, operating income and earnings per share, which are adjustments from results based on GAAP to exclude non-cash equity-based compensation charges in accordance with SFAS 123R, acquisition related charges and the related tax affects. Check Point’s management believes the non-GAAP financial information provided in this release is useful to investors’ understanding and assessment of Check Point’s on-going core operations and prospects for the future. The presentation of this non-GAAP financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP. Management uses both GAAP and non-GAAP information in evaluating and operating business internally and as such has determined that it is important to provide this information to investors.

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Safe Harbor Regarding Forward Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including, but not limited to, our belief that our software blade architecture, combined with our expanded appliance portfolio will allow us to continue providing the best solutions to our customers worldwide and will enable us to continue realizing increased revenues and earnings per share in 2009. Because these statements pertain to future events they are subject to various risks and uncertainties, actual results could differ materially from Check Point’s current expectations and beliefs. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to: general market conditions in Check Point’s industry; economic and political uncertainties; the financial and business conditions affecting our customers; the impact of political changes and weaknesses in various regions of the world, including hostilities or acts of terrorism in Israel, where Check Point’s international headquarters are based; inclusion of network security functionality in third-party hardware or system software; any foreseen and unforeseen developmental or technological difficulties with regard to Check Point’s products; changes in the competitive landscape, including new competitors or the impact of competitive pricing and products; rapid technological advances and changes in customer requirements to which Check Point is unable to respond expeditiously, if at all; a shift in demand for products such as Check Point’s; factors affecting third parties with which Check Point has formed business alliances; and the timely availability and customer acceptance of Check Point’s new and existing products. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are subject to other factors and risks, including those discussed in Check Point’s Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2008, which is on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The statements made in this press release are based on Check Point’s expectations or beliefs as of the date hereof, and Check Point assumes no obligation to update information concerning its expectations or beliefs.

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CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS (In thousands, except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended
March 31,
2009 2008
(unaudited) (unaudited)
Revenues:
Products and licenses $ 71,744 $ 77,379
Software updates, maintenance and services 123,268 114,218
Total revenues 195,012 191,597
Operating expenses:
Cost of products and licenses 9,626 8,993
Cost of software updates, maintenance and
services 5,829 6,750
Amortization of technology 5,800 7,154
Total cost of revenues 21,255 22,897
Research and development 19,787 22,745
Selling and marketing 47,072 53,660
General and administrative 14,617 13,566
Total operating expenses 102,731 112,868
Operating income 92,281 78,729
Financial income, net 8,413 12,363
Income before income taxes 100,694 91,092
Taxes on income 19,773 12,834
Net income $ 80,921 $ 78,258
Earnings per share (basic) $ 0.39 $ 0.36
Number of shares used in computing earnings per
share (basic) 210,153 217,065
Earnings per share (diluted) $ 0.38 $ 0.36
Number of shares used in computing earnings per
share (diluted) 212,083 219,393

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CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD. RECONCILIATION OF SELCTED GAAP MEASURES TO NON GAAP MEASURES (In thousands, except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended
March 31,
2009 2008
(unaudited) (unaudited)
GAAP operating income $ 92,281 $ 78,729
Stock-based compensation (1) 7,803 9,071
Amortization of intangible assets (2) 8,893 10,303
Non-GAAP operating income $ 108,977 $ 98,103
GAAP net income $ 80,921 $ 78,258
Stock-based compensation (1) 7,803 9,071
Amortization of intangible assets (2) 8,893 10,303
Taxes on stock-based compensation and amortization of
intangible assets (3) (2,123 ) (4,264 )
Non-GAAP net income $ 95,494 $ 93,368
GAAP Earnings per share (diluted) $ 0.38 $ 0.36
Stock-based compensation (1) 0.04 0.04
Amortization of intangible assets (2) 0.04 0.05
Taxes on stock-based compensation and amortization of
intangible assets (3) (0.01 ) (0.02 )
Non-GAAP Earnings per share (diluted) $ 0.45 $ 0.43
Number of shares used in computing Non-GAAP earnings per share
(diluted) 212,083 219,393
Non GAAP Adjustments
(1) Stock-based compensation:
Cost of products and licenses $ 8 $ 12
Cost of software updates, maintenance and services 193 183
Research and development 1,258 1,097
Selling and marketing 1,740 2,240
General and administrative 4,604 5,539
7,803 9,071
(2) Amortization of intangible assets:
Cost of products and licenses 5,800 7,154
Selling and marketing 3,093 3,149
8,893 10,303
(3) Taxes on stock-based compensation and amortization of
intangible assets (2,123 ) (4,264 )
Total, net $ 14,573 $ 15,110

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CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET DATA (In thousands)

March 31, 2009 — (unaudited) (audited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 670,665 $ 543,190
Marketable securities and deposits 335,795 371,197
Trade receivables, net 170,966 251,771
Other current assets 27,725 28,372
Total current assets 1,205,151 1,194,530
Long-term assets:
Marketable securities 584,359 529,445
Property, plant and equipment, net 38,830 40,248
Severance pay fund 5,327 5,817
Deferred income taxes, net 18,301 19,003
Intangible assets, net 114,258 123,151
Goodwill 664,602 664,602
Other assets 16,761 16,820
Total long-term assets 1,442,438 1,399,086
Total assets $ 2,647,589 $ 2,593,616
LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Short-term deferred revenues $ 283,094 $ 289,998
Trade payables and other accrued liabilities 117,919 112,556
Total current liabilities 401,013 402,554
Long-term deferred revenues 41,926 40,799
Income tax accrual 93,124 101,230
Deferred tax liability, net 19,915 22,225
Accrued severance pay 9,806 10,943
Total liabilities 565,784 577,751
Shareholders' equity:
Share capital 774 774
Additional paid-in capital 506,143 503,408
Treasury shares at cost (1,126,210 ) (1,105,250 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income (1,429 ) (4,673 )
Retained earnings 2,702,527 2,621,606
Total shareholders' equity 2,081,805 2,015,865
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 2,647,589 $ 2,593,616
Total cash and cash equivalents and marketable $ 1,590,819 $ 1,443,832

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CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD. SELECTED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW DATA (In thousands)

Three Months Ended
March 31,
2009 2008
(unaudited) (unaudited)
Cash flow from operating activities:
Net income $ 80,921 $ 78,258
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment 2,812 2,148
Decrease in trade and other receivables, net 80,707 48,168
Increase (decrease) in deferred revenues, trade payables and
other accrued liabilities (6,884 ) 3,331
Realized loss on marketable securities 1,896 -
Stock-based compensation 7,803 9,071
Amortization of intangible assets 8,893 10,303
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation (2,471 ) (3,348 )
Deferred income taxes, net (1,890 ) (5,055 )
Net cash provided by operating activities 171,787 142,876
Cash flow from investing activities:
Investment in property, plant and equipment (1,394 ) (1,935 )
Net cash used in investing activities (1,394 ) (1,935 )
Cash flow from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of upon exercise of options 23,789 6,468
Purchase of treasury shares (52,288 ) (73,000 )
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation 2,471 3,348
Net cash used in financing activities (26,028 ) (63,184 )
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net 2,622 (560 )
Increase in cash and cash equivalents, deposits and
marketable securities 146,987 77,197
Cash and cash equivalents, deposits and marketable securities
at the beginning of the period 1,443,832 1,241,509
Cash and cash equivalents, deposits and marketable securities
at the end of the period $ 1,590,819 $ 1,318,706

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Signatures

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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.

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April 27, 2009 CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD. By: /s/ Tal Payne —————————————— Tal Payne Chief Financial Officer

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