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Check Point Software Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2007

Company Exceeded Its High-End Revenue Projections with a 27 Percent Growth Year over Year; Non-GAAP EPS Grew 20 Percent Year over Year

Redwood City, CA —

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007.

Financial Highlights for the Second Quarter of 2007

  • Revenues: $176.2 million, an increase of 27 percent, compared to $138.9 million in the second quarter of 2006. In the second quarter of 2007, network security contributed $155.8 million to revenues, an increase of 12 percent, compared to the second quarter of 2006. Data security contributed $20.4 million to revenues, an increase of 17 percent, compared to the first quarter of 2007.
  • Earnings Per Diluted Share – GAAP: $0.31, an increase of 13 percent, compared to $0.27 in the second quarter of 2006. GAAP earnings per share in the second quarter of 2007 included charges that were not included in the second quarter of 2006, in the amount of $0.03 per share, for equity based compensation expenses and acquisition related charges (net), in connection with the acquisitions of Protect Data and NFR Security.
  • Earnings Per Diluted Share – Non GAAP1: $0.38, an increase of 20 percent, compared to $0.32 in the second quarter of 2006. Non-GAAP EPS exclude equity based compensation expenses and acquisition related charges2.
  • Net Income – GAAP: $69.5 million, an increase of 6 percent, compared to $65.7 million in the second quarter of 2006. GAAP net income in the second quarter of 2007 included charges that were not included in the second quarter of 2006, in the amount of $7.5 million, for equity based compensation expenses and acquisition related charges (net), in connection with the acquisitions of Protect Data and NFR Security.
  • Net Income – Non GAAP: $85.7 million, an increase of 13 percent, compared to $76.0 million in the second quarter of 2006. Non-GAAP net income excludes equity based compensation expenses and acquisition-related charges.
  • Deferred Revenues: $236.2 million, an increase of $59.7 million, or 34 percent, over deferred revenues as of June 30, 2006.
  • Share Repurchase Program: During the second quarter of 2007, Check Point purchased 2.1 million shares at a total cost of approximately $50.0 million.
  • Operating Cash Flow: Cash flow from operations was $81.5 million, compared to $88.6 million in the second quarter of 2006.

1 See "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information" and "Reconciliation between GAAP and Non-GAAP Statement of Income" below for more information regarding Check Point's use of Non-GAAP financial measures.
2 "Equity based compensation expenses" refer to the amortized fair value of all equity based awards granted to employees. "Acquisition related charges" refer to the impact of the amortization of intangible assets and other acquisition related expenses.


"During the second quarter of 2007, we continued to generate strong financial results which exceeded our projections," said Gil Shwed, chairman and chief executive officer of Check Point Software. "These results were driven by growth in our core enterprise network security business complemented by our data security business."

During the second quarter of 2007, we introduced products aligned with our PURE focus on IT security and strengthened our unified security architecture. Recent key business highlights and product introductions included the following:

  • CoreXL Acceleration Technology in VPN-1 Power Achieved Performance Breakthrough – Leveraging off-the-shelf multi-core processors, VPN-1 Power with CoreXL is the first network security gateway that enables security administrators to gain data center level performance without compromising on deep security inspection. Key performance statistics include 12 Gbps firewall inspection and 5.3 Gbps intrusion prevention inspection.

  • IPS-1 Integrated into Check Point's Unified Security Architecture – Check Point has successfully integrated IPS-1 into its key security event correlation and management components. Recently acquired dedicated intrusion prevention solution delivers accurate, real-time mitigation against known and unknown attacks.

  • Data and Endpoint Security for Vista – Pointsec PC, Check Point's full-disk encryption solution for laptop and desktop PCs, is now available to protect enterprise computers running the Windows Vista™ operating system. Check Point also introduced its consumer ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite for Vista.

  • Successful Check Point Experience Event for Partners and Customers in the Americas – Check Point held a major business and networking event to educate partners and customers on Check Point solutions. Participants benefited from valuable technical and business discussions and product demonstrations to improve technical know-how and expertise.

Partial List of Awards in the Second Quarter of 2007

  • Gil Shwed Inducted to the CRN Industry Hall of Fame – CRN honored Shwed for his work as an early firewall pioneer and for recently diversifying Check Point into data security. The CRN Industry Hall Of Fame honors outstanding individuals who create breakthrough technology and propel the high-tech industry and channel to new heights.

  • Amnon Bar-Lev Named as a CRN Channel Chief – Check Point's vice president of field operations was recognized for creating, promoting and executing effective channel partner programs and strategies. This is the fourth award Check Point has received from CRN in the last three years for its channel and partner programs.

  • Check Point Won Information Security Magazine and SearchSecurity.com 2007 Readers' Choice Award in UTM Category – A gold award was given to VPN-1 UTM for the depth of security it provides under a single platform that can be centrally controlled and updated in real time.

Mr. Shwed continued, "The results in the first half of 2007 validate our strategy to be the leading pure-play IT security company, offering a Unified Security Architecture across the network-security and the data-security layers. We look forward to the second half of 2007 as we continue to focus on executing our strategy."

Conference Call and Webcast Information
Check Point will host a conference call with the investment community on July 24, 2007 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 August 7, 2007 at the company's website http://www.checkpoint.com/ir or by telephone at (973) 341-3080, pass code 8987537.

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 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 and acquisition related charges. 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.

Safe Harbor Statement
Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding Check Point's belief that its second quarter results validate its strategy to be the leading pure-play company in IT security offering a Unified Security Architecture across the network-security and data-security layers, and Check Point's plans to continue to focus on executing its strategy in the second half of 2007. Because these statements pertain to future events they are subject to various risks and uncertainties, and 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: whether customers purchase and adopt Check Point solutions for their IT security architecture, the mix of sales of new products and long-term subscriptions; economic and political uncertainties; the impact of political changes and weaknesses in various regions of the world, including the commencement or escalation of hostilities or acts of terrorism; the 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; timely availability and customer acceptance of Check Point's new and existing products; and other factors and risks discussed in Check Point's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2006, which is on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Check Point assumes no obligation to update information concerning its expectations.

About Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (www.checkpoint.com) is a leader in securing the Internet. The company is a market leader in the worldwide enterprise firewall, personal firewall, data security and VPN markets. Check Point's PURE focus is on IT security with its extensive portfolio of network security, data security and security management solutions. Through its NGX platform, Check Point delivers a unified security architecture for a broad range of security solutions to protect business communications and resources for corporate networks and applications, remote employees, branch offices and partner extranets. The company also offers market leading data security solutions through the Pointsec product line, protecting and encrypting sensitive corporate information stored on PCs and other mobile computing devices. Check Point's award-winning ZoneAlarm Internet Security Suite and additional consumer security solutions protect millions of consumer PCs from hackers, spyware and data theft. Extending the power of the Check Point solution is its Open Platform for Security (OPSEC), the industry's framework and alliance for integration and interoperability with "best-of-breed" solutions from hundreds of leading companies. Check Point solutions are sold, integrated and serviced by a network of Check Point partners around the world and its customers include 100 percent of Fortune 100 companies and tens of thousands of businesses and organizations of all sizes.

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CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
   
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
     
June 30,
 
June 30,
      2007   2006  
2007
  2006
 
 
 
 
   
(unaudited)
(unaudited)  
(unaudited)
(unaudited)
Revenues:                  

     Products and licenses

    $73,318   $58,492  
$139,366
  $113,311

     Software subscriptions

    69,987   63,550  
137,563
  126,077
Total product, license and software subscriptions revenues     143,305   122,042   276,929   239,388

     Services

    32,887   16,894   63,232   33,140
Total revenues    
176,192
 
138,936
 
340,161
 
272,528
                   
Operating expenses:                  

     Cost of revenues

   
19,800
 
8,888
 
36,760
 
16,955

     Research and
       development

   
20,775
 
15,911
 
39,643
 
32,194

     Selling and marketing

   
55,176
 
39,716
 
107,338
 
76,079

     General and
        administrative

   
11,621
 
10,393
 
25,721
 
22,554

     Acquired in process research
        and development

    -   -   17,000   -
Total operating expenses    
107,372
 
74,908
 
226,462
 
147,782
                   
Operating income    
68,820
 
64,028
 
113,699
 
124,746
Financial income, net    
11,645
 
16,218
 
24,713
 
31,726
Income before income taxes    
80,465
 
80,246
 
138,412
 
156,472
Taxes on income    
11,004
 
14,530
 
22,003
 
29,123
Net income    
$69,461
 
$65,716
 
$116,409
 
$127,349
                   
Earnings per share (basic)    
$0.31
 
$0.27
 
$0.52
 
$0.53
                   
Number of shares used in computing earnings per share (basic)    
223,291
 
240,982
 
222,989
 
242,349
                   
Earnings per share (diluted)    
$0.31
 
$0.27
 
$0.52
 
$0.52
                   
Number of shares used in computing earnings per share (diluted)    
226,151
 
240,951
 

 

225,806

 
243,325

CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
RECONCILIATION OF SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
Three Months Ended
  Six Months Ended
    June 30,
  June 30,
   
2007
  2006   2007   2006
                 
    (unaudited)
(unaudited)   (unaudited)   (unaudited)
GAAP operating income   $68,820   $64,028   $113,699   $124,746

Stock-based compensation 1

  8,588   9,315   16,926   20,915

Amortization of intangible assets and  acquisition related expenses 2

  10,338   1,505   19,301   3,937

Acquired in process research and development

  -   -   17,000   -
Non-GAAP operating income   $87,746   $74,848   $166,926   $149,598
                 
GAAP net income   $69,461   $65,716   $116,409   $127,349

Stock-based compensation 1

  8,588   9,315   16,926   20,915

Amortization of intangible assets and  acquisition related expenses 2

  10,338   1,505   19,301   3,937

Acquired in process research and development

  -   -   17,000   -

Taxes on stock-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets and acquisition related expenses 3

  (2,698)   (542)   (5,344)   (1,084)

Non-GAAP net income

  $85,689   $75,994   $164,292   $151,117
                 
GAAP Earnings per share (diluted)   $0.31   $0.27   $0.52   $0.52

Stock-based compensation 1

  0.03   0.04   0.07   0.08

Amortization of intangible assets and  acquisition related expenses 2

  0.05   0.01   0.09   0.02

Acquired in process research and development

  0.00   0.00   0.07   0.00

Taxes on stock-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets and acquisition related expenses 3

  (0.01)   0.00   (0.02)   0.00

Non-GAAP Earnings per share (diluted)

  $0.38   $0.32   $0.73   $0.62
                 

Number of shares used in computing Non-GAAP earnings per share (diluted)

  226,151   240,951   225,806   243,325
1 Stock-based compensation:

     Cost of revenues

 
$206
 
$59
 
$334
 
$169

     Research and
       development

 
1,060
 
2,968
 
2,070
 
6,517

     Selling and marketing

 
2,627
 
2,197
 
4,348
 
4,816

     General and
       administrative

 
4,695
 
4,091
 
10,174
 
9,413

Total before taxes

 
$8,588
 
$9,315
 
$16,926
 
$20,915
                 
2 Amortization of intangible assets and 
acquisition related expenses:
               

     Cost of revenues

 
$7,154
 
$1,354
 
$13,416
 
$2,708

     Selling and marketing

 
3,184
 
151
 
5,885
 
302

     General and
       administrative

 
-
 
-
 
-
 
927

Total before taxes

 
10,338
 
1,505
 
19,301
 
3,937

3 Taxes on stock-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets and acquisition related expenses

 
(2,698)
 
(542)
 
(5,344)
 
(1,084)

Total, net

 
$16,228
 
$10,278
 
$30,883
 
$23,768
                 

CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
SELECTED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET DATA
(In thousands)
ASSETS
 
June 30,
2007
 
December 31,
2006
 
(unaudited)
 
(unaudited)
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents
$262,164
$519,443
Marketable securities
452,886
571,621
Trade receivables, net
132,393
141,881
Other receivables and prepaid expenses
23,519
22,408
Total current assets
870,962
1,255,353
 
Long-term assets:

Marketable securities

435,126
558,874

Property, plant and equipment, net

55,803
47,192

Intangible assets, net

180,809
23,117

Goodwill

659,316
182,115

Deferred income taxes, net

4,598
6,977

Other assets

697
534

Total long-term assets

1,336,349
818,809
 
Total assets
$2,207,311
$2,074,162


LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
Current liabilities:      
Deferred revenues
$236,228
 
$204,149
Trade payables and other accrued liabilities
169,158
 
153,900
Total current liabilities
405,386
 
358,049
       
Deferred tax liability, net 38,662   -
Accrued severance pay, net 5,224   4,580
Minority 447   -
       
Total liabilities 449,719   362,629
       
Shareholders' equity:      
Share capital
774
 
774
Additional paid-in capital
440,333
 
422,381
Treasury shares at cost (815,937)   (728,909)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (3,944)   (6,293)
Retained earnings
2,136,366
 
2,023,580
Total shareholders' equity
1,757,592
 
1,711,533
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
$2,207,311
 
$2,074,162
       
Total cash and cash equivalents, deposits
and marketable securities
1,150,176   1,649,938
       

CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
SELECTED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW DATA
(In thousands)
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
2006
 
(unaudited)
 
(unaudited)
 
(unaudited)
 
(unaudited)
Cash flow from operating activities:              
Net income
$69,461
 
$65,716
 
$116,409
 
$127,349
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:              

Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment

1,707
 
1,334
 
2,944
 
2,745

Decrease in trade and other receivables, net

2,063
 
13,416
 
40,631
 
42,884

Increase (decrease) in deferred revenues, trade payables and other accrued liabilities

(7,557)
 
(2,923)
 
(13,343)
 
6,133

Acquisition of in process research and development

-
 
-
 
17,000
 
-

Amortization of intangible assets

10,338   1,505   19,301   3,010

Stock-based compensation

8,588
 
9,315
 
16,926
 
20,915

Deferred income taxes, net

(3,136)
 
221
 
(8,396)
 
2,153
Net cash provided by operating activities
81,464
 
88,584
 
191,472
 
205,189
               
Cash flow from investing activities:              
Cash paid in conjunction with the acquisition of Protect Data, net (260)   -   (594,294)   -
Investment in property, plant and equipment (5,564)   (38,837)   (9,986)   (40,010)
Net cash used in investing activities (5,824)   (38,837)   (604,280)   (40,010)
               
Cash flow from financing activities:              

Proceeds from issuance of shares upon exercise of options

7,418
 
23,040
 
14,935
 
40,448

Purchase of treasury shares

(50,000)
 
(138,433)
 
(105,627)
 
(202,358)

Tax benefit related to exercise of stock options

-
 
2,200
 
-
 
3,450
Net cash used in financing activities
(42,582)
 
(113,193)
 
(90,692)
 
(158,460)
               
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net
(4,388)
 
(1,414)
 
3,738
 
(5,995)
               
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents, deposits and marketable securities
28,670
 
(64,860)
 
(499,762)
 
724
               
Cash and cash equivalents, deposits and marketable securities at the beginning of the period
1,121,506
 
1,790,927
 
1,649,938
 
1,725,343
Cash and cash equivalents, deposits and marketable securities at the end of the period
1,150,176
 
1,726,067
 
1,150,176
 
1,726,067