Fundtech posted quarterly revenues of $37.8 million, a 15% increase year-over-year, compared to fourth quarter revenues of $32.8 million in 2009, and a 5% increase compared to third quarter 2010 revenues of $36.0 million.

On a GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) basis, Fundtech reported net income of $5.8 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2010 compared with net income of $3.4 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2009, and net income of $2.9 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2010.

Excluding stock-based compensation, amortization of intangibles, and deferred taxes Fundtech's adjusted (non-GAAP) net income for the fourth quarter of 2010 was $4.6 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, compared with $3.3 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2009 and $4.1 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2010. (See Schedule A attached to this news release -- Reconciliation to GAAP).

For the year ended December 31, 2010, revenues increased 20% to $141.9 million from $117.8 million in 2009. GAAP net income in 2010 was $12.5 million, or $0.79 per diluted share, compared with net income of $4.7 million or $0.30 per diluted share, in 2009. Excluding stock-based compensation, amortization of intangibles, and deferred taxes Fundtech's adjusted non- GAAP net income for 2010 was $14.8 million, or $0.93 per diluted share, compared to $8.3 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, in 2009. (See Schedule A Attached to this Press Release -- Reconciliation to GAAP).

Commenting on the results, Fundtech Chairman of the Board, Avi Fischer said: "In 2010 we exceeded our expectations in terms of growth, profits and cash flows. During the year we completed a successful restructuring of our organization to emphasize our global product capabilities and activities. We are now poised to expand our activities in new geographies like Latin Ammmerica and China. I believe that we are well positioned to continue on the path of strong and steady growth in 2011 and beyond."

"The fourth quarter was another record revenue quarter for us and I am very pleased by our overall performance in the fourth quarter and the year as a whole." said Fundtech CEO Reuven BenMenachem. "For 2010 our organic revenue growth was 20%, operating income grew by 229% and Adjusted EBITDA grew year over-year 55% from $15.3 million to $23.7 million. We posted good growth across our segments with Cash Management growing 14% year over year, Messaging growing by 21% and Payments growing by 24% year over year. Coming out of this strong year and looking towards 2011, I expect organic growth to moderate but remain strong compared to the industry norms. I believe that our investments in next generation SOA- based products across our product line will allow us to maintain our competitive advantage in the years to come."

Other Highlights:
• During the fourth quarter of 2010 Fundtech closed 128 new deals and added 12 new bank customers.
• During the fourth quarter of 2010 Fundtech closed 15 new system sales with banks, including 7 US Payments and 8 for BBP's products.
• During 2010 Fundtech implemented SEPA direct debit systems in 24 European banks including one of the world's largest banks.
• During the fourth quarter of 2010 a European regional bank moved to production with GPP-SP.
• During the fourth quarter of 2010 we recorded a deferred tax benefit of $2.3 million.
• During the fourth quarter of 2010 Fundtech acquired 153,000 ordinary shares in consideration for $2.4 million as part of its share repurchase program.
• For the year 2010 Fundtech acquired 658,000 ordinary shares in consideration for $9.0 million.
Fundtech also announced today that its board of directors approved the distribution of quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share in 2011. Under Israeli law Fundtech currently lacks sufficient retained earnings to distribute dividends and must obtain approval from the Israeli courts to permit any dividend distribution.
Fundtech is planning to shortly file a petition with the Israeli courts to permit the dividend distribution for the annual period subsequent to the approval. Fundtech believes that once the sum approved is fully exhausted, any further future dividend distributions will require additional approvals from the Israeli courts.
"Our steady cash flows from operations, as well as free cash flows make a dividend distribution a good vehicle to return cash to our shareholders, in addition to the share repurchase program," said CFO Yoram Bibring, "We hope to obtain the necessary court approvals and make our first quarterly dividend during the second quarter of 2011."
Guidance
The financial guidance provided is current as of today only and Fundtech undertakes no obligation to update its estimates.
For the year 2011 Fundtech is providing its guidance as follows:
• Fundtech estimates that revenues for 2011 will be between $154 million and $159 million; that GAAP net income per diluted share will be between $0.73 and $0.83; and that non-GAAP net income per diluted share, before all amortization expenses, stock-based compensation expenses and deferred taxes, will be between $1.00 and $1.10.
• Fundtech estimates that financial income for the year 2011 will be zero and that tax expenses, excluding deferred taxes, will be approximately $2.5 million.
• Fundtech estimates that annual amortization expenses for the year 2011 will be approximately $1.4 million and that stock-based compensation expenses will be approximately $3.0 million.
• Fundtech estimates that the number of shares used for the calculation of the annual net income per share will be 16 million shares.
For the first quarter of 2011 Fundtech is providing the following guidance:
• Fundtech estimates that first quarter revenues will be between $36 million and $37 million; that GAAP net income per diluted share will be between $0.10 and $0.14; and that non-GAAP net income per diluted share, before all amortization expenses, stock-based compensation expenses, and deferred taxes, will be between $0.17 and $0.21.
• Fundtech estimates that financial income for the first quarter will be zero and that tax expenses, excluding deferred taxes, will be approximately $0.6 million.
• Fundtech estimates that quarterly amortization expenses for the first quarter of 2011 will be approximately $350,000 and that stock-based compensation expenses will be approximately $750,000.
• Fundtech estimates that the number of shares used for the calculation of quarterly net income per share will be 15.8 million shares.

Fundtech's guidance does not include the impact of deferred taxes and also does not include the impact of any future impairment of intangible assets, as these assets are periodically being evaluated by Fundtech's management under evolving accounting standards which are incapable of assessment in advance.