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HACKETT GROUP, INC. - Quarter Report: 2009 October (Form 10-Q)

Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended October 2, 2009

OR

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from              to             

Commission File Number 0-24343

 

 

The Hackett Group, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

FLORIDA   65-0750100

(State or other jurisdiction of

Incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

 

1001 Brickell Bay Drive, Suite 3000

Miami, Florida

  33131
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

(305) 375-8005

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirement for the past 90 days.    YES  x    NO  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    YES  ¨    NO  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large Accelerated Filer   ¨    Accelerated Filer   x
Non-Accelerated Filer   ¨    Smaller Reporting Company   ¨

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

    

Indicate by check mark whether registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).     YES  ¨    NO  x

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:

As of November 6, 2009, there were 38,144,204 shares of common stock outstanding.

 

 

 


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The Hackett Group, Inc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

          Page
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION   
Item 1.    Financial Statements   
  

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of October 2, 2009 and January 2, 2009 (unaudited)

   3
  

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Quarters and Nine Months Ended October 2, 2009 and September 26, 2008 (unaudited)

   4
  

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended October 2, 2009 and September 26, 2008 (unaudited )

   5
  

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

   6
Item 2.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    12
Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk    17
Item 4.    Controls and Procedures    17
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION   
Item 1.    Legal Proceedings    19
Item 1A.    Risk Factors    19
Item 2.    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds    19
Item 6.    Exhibits    19
SIGNATURES    20
INDEX TO EXHIBITS    21

 

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

The Hackett Group, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share data)

(unaudited)

 

     October 2,
2009
    January 2,
2009
 

ASSETS

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 23,172      $ 32,060   

Marketable investments

     —          1,727   

Accounts receivable and unbilled revenue, net of allowance of $1,321 and $1,631 at October 2, 2009 and January 2, 2009, respectively

     20,204        25,481   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     2,903        3,021   
                

Total current assets

     46,279        62,289   

Restricted cash

     600        600   

Property and equipment, net

     6,569        5,767   

Other assets

     938        1,392   

Goodwill, net

     64,833        63,616   
                

Total assets

   $ 119,219      $ 133,664   
                

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 1,655      $ 3,711   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     20,231        34,277   
                

Total current liabilities

     21,886        37,988   

Accrued expenses and other liabilities, non-current

     984        1,759   
                

Total liabilities

     22,870        39,747   
                

Commitments and contingencies

    

Shareholders’ equity:

    

Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 1,250,000 shares authorized, none issued and outstanding

     —          —     

Common stock, $.001 par value, 125,000,000 shares authorized; 54,067,831 and 53,408,465 shares issued at October 2, 2009 and January 2, 2009, respectively

     54        53   

Additional paid-in capital

     288,180        285,654   

Treasury stock, at cost, 15,925,102 and 14,352,458 shares at October 2, 2009 and January 2, 2009, respectively

     (56,495     (53,041

Accumulated deficit

     (130,501     (132,313

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (4,889     (6,436
                

Total shareholders’ equity

     96,349        93,917   
                

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 119,219      $ 133,664   
                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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The Hackett Group, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

 

     Quarter Ended    Nine Months Ended
     October 2,
2009
    September 26,
2008
   October 2,
2009
    September 26,
2008

Revenue:

         

Revenue before reimbursements

   $ 30,688      $ 45,450    $ 98,060      $ 129,371

Reimbursements

     3,315        4,958      10,075        13,975
                             

Total revenue

     34,003        50,408      108,135        143,346

Costs and expenses:

         

Cost of service:

         

Personnel costs before reimbursable expenses (includes $442 and $251 and $1,531 and $909 of stock compensation expense in the quarters and nine months ended October 2, 2009 and September 26, 2008, respectively)

     19,423        24,551      62,078        72,810

Reimbursable expenses

     3,315        4,958      10,075        13,975
                             

Total cost of service

     22,738        29,509      72,153        86,785

Selling, general and administrative costs (includes $237 and $792 and $560 and $2,178 of stock compensation expense in the quarters and nine months ended October 2, 2009 and September 26, 2008, respectively)

     10,475        16,249      34,105        44,268
                             

Total costs and operating expenses

     33,213        45,758      106,258        131,053
                             

Income from operations

     790        4,650      1,877        12,293

Other income (expense):

         

Interest income

     6        109      42        388

Loss on marketable investments

     —          —        (35     —  
                             

Income before income taxes

     796        4,759      1,884        12,681

Income tax (benefit) expense

     (20     123      69        253
                             

Net income

   $ 816      $ 4,636    $ 1,815      $ 12,428
                             

Basic net income per common share:

         

Net income per common share

   $ 0.02      $ 0.12    $ 0.05      $ 0.30

Weighted average common shares outstanding

     37,651        40,008      37,996        40,983

Diluted net income per common share:

         

Net income per common share

   $ 0.02      $ 0.11    $ 0.05      $ 0.30

Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding

     38,370        41,571      38,381        42,068

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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The Hackett Group, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     Nine Months Ended  
     October 2,
2009
    September 26,
2008
 

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 1,815      $ 12,428   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation expense

     1,483        1,540   

Amortization expense

     503        568   

Provision (reversal) for doubtful accounts

     52        (10

Loss (gain) on foreign currency translation

     337        (873

Non-cash stock compensation expense

     2,091        3,087   

Loss (gain) on sale of property and equipment

     46        (32

Loss on marketable investments

     35        —     

Changes in assets and liabilities:

    

Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable and unbilled revenue

     5,224        (1,200

Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other assets

     117        (2,207

(Decrease) increase in accounts payable

     (2,056     105   

(Decrease) increase in accrued expenses and other liabilities

     (14,819     2,700   
                

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

     (5,172     16,106   

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Purchases of property and equipment

     (2,298     (1,517

Proceeds from sales of property and equipment

     —          32   

Proceeds from redemptions of marketable securities

     1,692        4,621   
                

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

     (606     3,136   

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

     239        560   

Repurchases of common stock

     (3,454     (16,212
                

Net cash used in financing activities

     (3,215     (15,652

Effect of exchange rate on cash

     105        (18

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

     (8,888     3,572   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period

     32,060        20,061   
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period

   $ 23,172      $ 23,633   
                

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

    

Cash paid for income taxes

   $ 207      $ 237   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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The Hackett Group, Inc.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

1. Basis of Presentation and General Information

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements of The Hackett Group, Inc. (“Hackett” or the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and include the Company’s accounts and those of its wholly owned subsidiaries which the Company is required to consolidate. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect all normal and recurring adjustments which are necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial position, results of operations, and cash flows as of the dates and for the periods presented. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding interim financial reporting. Accordingly, these statements do not include all the disclosures normally required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended January 2, 2009 included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The consolidated results of operations for the quarter and nine months ended October 2, 2009 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any future period or for the full fiscal year.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 105, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“ASC 105”) (the “Codification”). ASC 105 supersedes all existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards. All other non-grandfathered, non-SEC accounting literature not included in the Codification will become non-authoritative. Going forward, the FASB will not issue new standards in the form of Statements, FASB Staff Positions or Emerging Issues Task Force Abstracts. Instead, it will issue Accounting Standards Updates (“ASU”), which will serve to update the Codification, provide background information about the guidance, and provide the basis for conclusions on the changes to the Codification. The Codification was effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after September 15, 2009. As a result of the adoption, the Company has included references to the Codification, as appropriate, in these financial statements, referred to previously under the former FASB references.

In December 2007, the FASB issued FASB ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations (“ASC 805”). ASC 805 establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, any non-controlling interest in the acquiree and the goodwill acquired. This standard also establishes disclosure requirements to enable the evaluation of the nature and financial effects of the business combination and is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The adoption of ASC 805 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In April 2008, the FASB issued FASB ASC Topic 275, Risks and Uncertainties (“ASC 275-10”), and ASC Topic 350, Intangibles and Other (“ASC 350-30”). ASC 350-30 amends the factors an entity should consider in developing renewal or extension assumptions used in determining the useful life of recognized intangible assets. This new guidance applies prospectively to intangible assets that are acquired individually or with a group of other assets in business combinations and asset acquisitions. ASC 350-30 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2008. The adoption of ASC 350-30 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

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The Hackett Group, Inc.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

1. Basis of Presentation and General Information (continued)

 

In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB ASC Topic 805-20, Business Combinations (“ASC 805-20”). ASC 805-20 requires that assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination that arise from contingencies be recognized at fair value if fair value can be reasonably estimated. This statement is effective for business combinations with an acquisition date on or after June 1, 2009. The adoption of ASC 805-20 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB ASC Topic 820-10, Fair Value and Measurement Disclosure (“ASC 820-10”). ASC 820-10 provides additional guidance for estimating fair value when there is no active market or where the price inputs used represent distressed sales. This standard is effective for financial statements issued for periods ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption of ASC 820-10 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB ASC Topic 825-10, Financial Instruments (“ASC 825-10”), which requires disclosure about the fair value of financial instruments for annual and interim reporting periods of publicly traded companies. ASC 825-10 is effective for financial statements used for periods ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption of ASC 825-10 did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In May 2009, the FASB issued FASB ASC Topic 855-10, Subsequent Events (“ASC 855-10”), which establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued. ASC 855-10 is effective for interim or annual financial periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company adopted ASC 855-10 and has evaluated subsequent events for possible disclosure through the date of this filing.

In August 2009, the FASB issued ASU No. 2009-05, Measuring Liabilities at Fair Value (“ASU 2009-05”), which clarified how to measure the fair value of liabilities in circumstances when a quoted price in an active market for the identical liability is not available. ASU 2009-05 is effective for the first reporting period beginning after the issuance of this standard. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of ASU 2009-05 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In October 2009, the FASB issued ASU No. 2009-13, Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements, a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force (“ASU 2009-13”), which addresses the accounting for multiple-deliverable arrangements to enable vendors to account for products or services (deliverables) separately rather than as a combined unit. ASU 2009-13 is effective prospectively for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified beginning in fiscal years on or after June 15, 2010, however, early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of ASU 2009-13 will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In October 2009, the FASB issued ASU No. 2009-14, Software (Topic 985): Certain Revenue Arrangements That Include Software Elements (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force) (“ASU 2009-14”). ASU 2009-14 amends ASC Topic 985-605 (“ASC 985-605”), Software: Revenue Recognition, such that tangible products, containing both software and non-software components that function together to deliver the tangible product’s essential functionality, are no longer within the scope of ASC 985-605. It also amends the determination of how arrangement consideration should be allocated to deliverables in a multiple-deliverable revenue arrangement. ASU 2009-14 is effective for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified on or after April 1, 2011, however, early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of ASU 2009-14 will have on its consolidated financial statements. Both ASU No. 2009-13 and ASU No. 2009-14 must be adopted in the same period and must use the same transition disclosures.

 

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The Hackett Group, Inc.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

2. Net Income per Common Share

Basic net income per common share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. With regard to common stock subject to vesting requirements or restricted stock units issued to employees, the calculation includes only the vested portion of such stock.

Dilutive net income per common share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, increased by the assumed conversion of other potentially dilutive securities during the period.

The following table reconciles basic and dilutive weighted average shares:

 

     Quarter Ended    Nine Months Ended
     October 2,
2009
   September 26,
2008
   October 2,
2009
   September 26,
2008

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

   37,651,144    40,008,298    37,996,143    40,983,204

Effect of dilutive securities:

           

Unvested restricted stock units issued to employees

   692,580    1,370,712    365,792    950,319

Common stock issuable upon the exercise of stock options

   25,811    192,394    18,890    134,781
                   

Dilutive weighted average common shares outstanding

   38,369,535    41,571,404    38,380,825    42,068,304
                   

Approximately 1.0 million and 0.8 million stock options were excluded from the computations of diluted net income per common share for the quarters ended October 2, 2009 and September 26, 2008, respectively, as the exercise price was higher than the Company’s average stock price.

3. Comprehensive Income

The Company accounts for comprehensive income under FASB ASC Topic 220, Comprehensive Income. Comprehensive income is summarized below (in thousands):

 

     Quarter Ended     Nine Months Ended  
     October 2,
2009
    September 26,
2008
    October 2,
2009
   September 26,
2008
 

Net income

   $ 816      $ 4,636      $ 1,815    $ 12,428   

Change in cumulative foreign currency on translation adjustment

     (569     (1,728     1,547      (2,119
                               

Comprehensive income

   $ 247      $ 2,908      $ 3,362    $ 10,309   
                               

4. Restructuring

As of October 2, 2009 and January 2, 2009, the Company had restructuring expense accruals related to the closure and consolidation of facilities and related exit costs recorded in fiscal years 2001, 2002 and 2005. The following table sets forth the activity in the restructuring expense accruals (in thousands):

 

     Accrual Balance at
January 2, 2009
   Expenditures     Accrual Balance at
October 2, 2009

2001 Restructuring accrual

   $ 1,211    $ (357   $ 854

2002 Restructuring accrual

   $ 2,448    $ (497   $ 1,951

2005 Restructuring accrual

   $ 634    $ (218   $ 416

 

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The Hackett Group, Inc.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

5. Marketable Investments

The Company adopted FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), on December 29, 2007. ASC 820 defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. ASC 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. ASC 820 describes the following three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:

Level 1: Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities

Level 2: Observable market-based inputs or unobservable inputs that are corroborated by market data

Level 3: Unobservable inputs that are not corroborated by market data

As of October 2, 2009 and January 2, 2009, the Company’s financial instruments were carried at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets. The fair value of the short-term financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, marketable investments, restricted cash, accounts receivable and unbilled revenue, accounts payable and accrued expenses and other liabilities, equaled the respective carrying value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

As of January 2, 2009, the Company had a net balance of $1.7 million in Bank of America’s Columbia Strategic Cash Portfolio (“Portfolio”). In July 2009, the Company received the final Portfolio redemption. As a result of the final redemption, the Company recorded an additional reserve on the marketable investments of $35 thousand in the quarter ended July 3, 2009 to reflect the fair market value.

The following table summarizes the Company’s activity in the Portfolio during the quarter and nine months ended October 2, 2009 (in thousands):

 

     Quarter Ended     Nine Months Ended  

Portfolio beginning balance

   $ 1,070      $ 1,727   

Redemptions

     (1,070     (1,692

Realized and unrealized losses

     —          (35
                

Portfolio ending balance

   $ —        $ —     
                

6. Accounts Receivable and Unbilled Revenue, Net

Accounts receivable and unbilled revenue, net, consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

     October 2,
2009
    January 2,
2009
 

Accounts receivable

   $ 16,021      $ 21,889   

Unbilled revenue

     5,504        5,223   

Allowance for doubtful accounts

     (1,321     (1,631
                

Accounts receivable and unbilled revenue, net

   $ 20,204      $ 25,481   
                

Accounts receivable for the periods ending October 2, 2009 and January 2, 2009, is net of uncollected advanced billings. Unbilled revenue as of October 2, 2009 and January 2, 2009 includes recognized recoverable costs and accrued profits on contracts for which billings had not been presented to clients.

 

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The Hackett Group, Inc.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

7. Stock Based Compensation

During the quarter and nine months ended October 2, 2009, the Company issued 70,756 and 1,449,057 restricted stock units, respectively, at a weighted average grant-date fair value of $2.68 and $2.57. As of October 2, 2009, the Company had 2,442,599 restricted stock units outstanding at a weighted average grant-date fair value of $3.11. As of October 2, 2009, there was $5.0 million of total restricted stock unit compensation expense related to nonvested awards not yet recognized, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.23 years.

8. Shareholders’ Equity

Treasury Stock

Under the repurchase plan, the Company may buy back shares of its outstanding stock from time to time either on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions subject to market conditions and trading restrictions. During the quarter ended October 2, 2009, the Company repurchased approximately 391 thousand shares of its common stock at an average price of $2.53, for a total cost of approximately $990 thousand. During the nine months ended October 2, 2009, the Company repurchased approximately 1.6 million shares of its common stock at an average price of $2.20, for a total cost of approximately $3.5 million. As of October 2, 2009, the Company had $3.5 million available under its buyback program.

9. Litigation

The Company is involved in legal proceedings, claims, and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business not specifically discussed herein. In the opinion of management, the final disposition of such matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, cash flows or results of operations.

10. Geographic and Group Information

Revenue is primarily based on the country of the contracting entity and was attributed to the following geographical areas (in thousands):

 

     Quarter Ended    Nine Months Ended
     October 2,
2009
   September 26,
2008
   October 2,
2009
   September 26,
2008

Revenue:

           

North America

   $ 25,525    $ 37,098    $ 82,554    $ 105,354

International (primarily European countries)

     8,478      13,310      25,581      37,992
                           

Total Hackett Revenue

   $ 34,003    $ 50,408    $ 108,135    $ 143,346
                           

Long-lived assets are attributed to the following geographical areas (in thousands):

 

     October 2,
2009
   January 2,
2009

Long-Lived Assets:

     

North America

   $ 57,418    $ 56,810

International (primarily European countries)

     14,922      13,965
             

Total Long-Lived Assets

   $ 72,340    $ 70,775
             

 

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The Hackett Group, Inc.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

10. Geographic and Group Information (continued)

As of October 2, 2009 and January 2, 2009, international assets included $14.7 million and $13.6 million of goodwill and intangible assets, respectively.

The Company’s revenue was derived from the following service groups (in thousands):

 

     Quarter Ended    Nine Months Ended
     October 2,
2009
   September 26,
2008
   October 2,
2009
   September 26,
2008

The Hackett Group

   $ 23,099    $ 33,751    $ 75,028    $ 97,029

Hackett Technology Solutions

     10,904      16,657      33,107      46,317
                           

Total Hackett Revenue

   $ 34,003    $ 50,408    $ 108,135    $ 143,346
                           

11. Reclassifications

Certain prior period amounts in the consolidated financial statements, and notes thereto, have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.

12. Subsequent Event

On November 10, 2009, the Company completed its acquisition of Archstone Consulting, LLC (“Archstone”) pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement under which the Company purchased the assets used in connection with Archstone’s consulting business.

The purchase price was approximately 5.2 million shares of the Company’s common stock, of which approximately 1.6 million shares are subject to an earn-out based on revenue achieved in 2010. In addition, the Company will issue approximately 950 thousand shares of its common stock to former Archstone executives as new employees of the Company that will vest over a two to five year period.

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report and the information incorporated by reference in it include “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. We intend the forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements in these sections. All statements regarding our expected financial position and operating results, our business strategy, our financing plans and forecasted demographic and economic trends relating to our industry are forward-looking statements. These statements can sometimes be identified by our use of forward-looking words such as “may,” “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” or “intend” and similar expressions. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. We cannot promise you that our expectations in such forward-looking statements will turn out to be correct. Factors that impact such forward-looking statements include, among others, our ability to attract additional business, the timing of projects and the potential for contract cancellation by our customers, changes in expectations regarding the business and information technology industries, our ability to attract and retain skilled employees, possible changes in collections of accounts receivable due to the bankruptcy or financial difficulties of our customers, risks of competition, price and margin trends, and changes in general economic conditions and interest rates. An additional description of our risk factors is set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 2, 2009. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

OVERVIEW

The Hackett Group, Inc. (“Hackett”) is a leading strategic advisory and technology consulting firm that enables companies to achieve world-class business performance. By leveraging the comprehensive Hackett database, the world’s leading repository of enterprise business process performance metrics and best practice intellectual capital, our business and technology solutions help clients improve performance and maximize returns on technology investments.

Hackett, formed on April 23, 1997, is a strategic advisory firm and a world leader in best practice research, benchmarking, business transformation and working capital management services that empirically defines and enables world-class enterprise performance. Only Hackett empirically defines world-class performance in sales, general and administrative and supply chain activities with analysis gained through more than 4,000 benchmark studies over 16 years at 2,700 of the world’s leading companies.

Hackett’s combined capabilities include business advisory programs, benchmarking, business transformation, working capital management and technology solutions, with corresponding offshore support.

In the following discussion, “Hackett” represents our total company, “The Hackett Group” encompasses our Benchmarking, Business Transformation and Executive Advisory groups, and “Hackett Technology Solutions” encompasses our technology groups, including SAP, Oracle and EPM Oracle.

 

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Results of Operations

The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, our results of operations and the percentage relationship to total revenue of such results (in thousands):

 

     Quarter Ended     Nine Months Ended  
     October 2,
2009
    September 26,
2008
    October 2,
2009
    September 26,
2008
 

Revenue:

                  

Revenue before reimbursements

   $ 30,688      90.3   $ 45,450    90.2   $ 98,060      90.7   $ 129,371    90.3

Reimbursements

     3,315      9.7     4,958    9.8     10,075      9.3     13,975    9.7
                                                      

Total revenue

     34,003      100.0     50,408    100.0     108,135      100.0     143,346    100.0

Costs and expenses:

                  

Cost of service:

                  

Personnel costs before reimbursable expenses

     19,423      57.1     24,551    48.7     62,078      57.4     72,810    50.8

Reimbursable expenses

     3,315      9.8     4,958    9.8     10,075      9.3     13,975    9.7
                                                      

Total cost of service

     22,738      66.9     29,509    58.5     72,153      66.7     86,785    60.5

Selling, general and administrative costs

     10,475      30.8     16,249    32.2     34,105      31.5     44,268    30.9
                                                      

Total costs and operating expenses

     33,213      97.7     45,758    90.7     106,258      98.2     131,053    91.4
                                                      

Income from operations

     790      2.3     4,650    9.3     1,877      1.8     12,293    8.6

Other income (expense):

                  

Interest income

     6      0.0     109    0.2     42      0.0     388    0.3

Loss on marketable investments

     —        0.0     —      0.0     (35   0.0     —      0.0
                                                      

Income before income taxes

     796      2.3     4,759    9.5     1,884      1.8     12,681    8.9

Income tax (benefit) expense

     (20   -0.1     123    0.2     69      0.0     253    0.2
                                                      

Net income

   $ 816      2.4   $ 4,636    9.3   $ 1,815      1.8   $ 12,428    8.7
                                                      

Quarter and Nine Months Ended October 2, 2009 versus Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 26, 2008

Revenue. We are a global company with operations primarily in the United States and Western Europe. Our revenue is denominated in multiple currencies, mostly the U.S. Dollar, British Pound and Euro, and as a result is affected by currency exchange rate fluctuations. Exchange rate fluctuations had an impact on our revenue comparisons between the quarters and nine months ended October 2, 2009 and September 26, 2008; therefore, in the following revenue discussion we will disclose The Hackett Group revenue variances based on the U.S. Dollar reporting currency, as well as variances excluding the impact of currency fluctuations, otherwise referred to below as constant currency. Hackett Technology Solutions was not materially impacted by foreign currency rate fluctuations.

The following table summarizes revenue (in thousands):

 

     Quarter Ended    Nine Months Ended
     October 2,
2009
   September 26,
2008
   October 2,
2009
   September 26,
2008

The Hackett Group

   $ 23,099    $ 33,751    $ 75,028    $ 97,029

Hackett Technology Solutions

     10,904      16,657      33,107      46,317
                           

Total Hackett Revenue

   $ 34,003    $ 50,408    $ 108,135    $ 143,346
                           

 

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Total Hackett revenue decreased 33%, or 32% in constant currency, for the quarter ended October 2, 2009, as compared to the quarter ended September 26, 2008. Total Hackett revenue decreased 25%, or 22% in constant currency, for the nine months ended October 2, 2009, as compared to the nine months ended September 26, 2008.

The Hackett Group revenue decreased 32%, or 30% in constant currency, for the quarter ended October 2, 2009, as compared to the quarter ended September 26, 2008. The Hackett Group revenue decreased 23%, or 19% in constant currency, for the nine months ended October 2, 2009, as compared to the nine months ended September 26, 2008. The decrease in The Hackett Group revenue was primarily the result of delays in client decision-making and protracted sales cycles which have impacted our momentum in 2009.

The Hackett Group’s international revenue, which is primarily based on the country of the contracting entity, accounted for 37% and 34%, or 38% and 37% in constant currency, of The Hackett Group’s total revenue in the quarter and nine months ended October 2, 2009, respectively, as compared to 39% for both the quarter and nine months ended September 26, 2008, respectively.

Hackett Technology Solutions revenue decreased 35% and 29% for the quarter and nine months ended October 2, 2009, respectively, as compared to the quarter and nine months ended September 26, 2008, primarily due to lower revenue from our Oracle and EPM Oracle groups.

During both the quarter and nine months ended October 2, 2009, one customer accounted for 7% of our total revenue. For the quarter and nine months ended September 26, 2008, one customer accounted for 8% and 5%, respectively, of our total revenue.

Cost of Service. Cost of service primarily consists of salaries, benefits and incentive compensation for consultants and reimbursable expenses associated with projects. Cost of service before reimbursable expenses decreased 21% and 15% for the quarter and nine months ended October 2, 2009, respectively, as compared to the quarter and nine months ended September 26, 2008, primarily due to lower accruals for 2009 incentive compensation awards and reductions in headcount made to conform to the current market demand.

Total cost of service as a percentage of revenue before reimbursable expenses increased to 57% for both the quarter and nine months ended October 2, 2009, from 49% and 51% for the quarter and nine months ended September 26, 2008, respectively. This increase was primarily due to the decrease in revenue as previously discussed. Cost of service is also denominated in multiple currencies and is therefore affected by currency exchange rate fluctuations.

The Hackett Group revenue produced gross margins of 39% and 41% for the quarter and nine months ended October 2, 2009, respectively, as compared to Hackett Technology Solutions which produced gross margins of 25% and 23% for the same periods, respectively. On a net revenue basis, The Hackett Group produced gross margins as a percentage of revenue of 42% and 44% for the quarter and nine months ended October 2, 2009, respectively, as compared to Hackett Technology Solutions, which produced gross margins as a percentage of net revenue of 29% and 26% for the same periods, respectively.

Selling, General and Administrative. Selling, general and administrative costs decreased by 36% and 23% for the quarter and nine months ended October 2, 2009, respectively, compared to the quarter and nine months ended September 26, 2008. The decrease was primarily related to lower 2009 incentive compensation accruals, lower commission expense due to the decrease in revenue as previously discussed, and various other cost reduction actions taken in 2009. Partially offsetting these cost reductions for the nine months ended October 2, 2009 were foreign currency losses of $0.3 million, compared to foreign currency gains of $0.9 million for the nine months ended September 26, 2008. Selling, general and administrative costs as a percentage of revenue were 31% and 32% for the quarter and nine months ended October 2, 2009, respectively, as compared to 32% and 31% for the quarter and nine months ended September 26, 2008, respectively.

Income Taxes. We recorded an income tax benefit of $20 thousand and an income tax expense of $69 thousand for the quarter and nine months ended October 2, 2009, respectively, which reflected an estimated annual tax rate benefit of 2.5% and an estimated annual tax rate expense of 3.7%, respectively, for certain federal and state taxes. For the quarter and nine months ended September 26, 2008, we recorded income taxes of $123 thousand and $253 thousand, respectively, which reflected estimated annual tax rates of 2.6% and 2.0%, respectively, for certain federal and state taxes.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

At October 2, 2009 and January 2, 2009, we had $23.2 million and $32.1 million, respectively, classified in cash and cash equivalents in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. During these same periods, we had $600 thousand on deposit with financial institutions as collateral for letters of credit classified as restricted cash in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. At January 2, 2009, we had a net balance of $1.7 million in Bank of America’s Columbia Strategic Cash Portfolio (“Portfolio”), of which the final Portfolio redemption was received in July 2009. The Portfolio was classified as marketable investments in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet at January 2, 2009 (see Note 5 to our accompanying consolidated financial statements).

The following table summarizes our cash flow activity (in thousands):

 

     Nine Months Ended  
     October 2,
2009
    September 26,
2008
 

Cash flows from operating activities

   $ (5,172   $ 16,106   

Cash flows from investing activities

   $ (606   $ 3,136   

Cash flows from financing activities

   $ (3,215   $ (15,652

Net cash used in operating activities was $5.2 million for the nine months ended October 2, 2009, as compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $16.1 million for the nine months ended September 26, 2008. During the nine months ended October 2, 2009, net cash used in operating activities was primarily attributable to the payout of 2008 incentive compensation awards and the timing of vendor payments and payroll cycles. These uses of cash were partially offset by a decrease in accounts receivable and unbilled revenue and earnings net of non-cash items.

Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 26, 2008 was primarily attributable to earnings net of non-cash items. Additionally, we had higher accrued expenses and other liabilities during the nine months ended September 26, 2008, primarily due to the timing of the payroll cycle. The increases were mostly offset by higher prepaid expenses and other assets, and higher accounts receivable and unbilled revenue at September 26, 2008, offset by a four day decrease in Days Sales Outstanding from December 28, 2007.

Net cash used in investing activities was $0.6 million for the nine months ended October 2, 2009, as compared to net cash provided by investing activities of $3.1 million for the nine months ended September 26, 2008. Cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended October 2, 2009 was primarily attributable to $2.3 million in capital expenditures, partially offset by $1.7 million of Portfolio redemptions.

Net cash provided by investing activities in the nine months ended September 26, 2008 was primarily attributable to $4.6 million of Portfolio redemptions, offset by $1.5 million of capital expenditures.

Net cash used in financing activities was $3.2 million for the nine months ended October 2, 2009, as compared to $15.7 million for the nine months ended September 26, 2008. Cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended October 2, 2009 was attributable to the repurchase of 1.6 million shares of our common stock at an average price of $2.20 per share, for a total cost of $3.5 million. Partially offsetting the 2009 share buybacks were proceeds from the sale of stock sold through our Employee Stock Purchase Plan of $230 thousand.

Net cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended September 26, 2008 was primarily attributable to the repurchase of 3.5 million shares of our common stock at an average price of $4.59 per share, for a total cost of $16.2 million. Partially offsetting the 2008 share buybacks were proceeds from the sale of stock as a result of exercises of stock sold through our Employee Stock Purchase Plan of $328 thousand and exercises of stock options of $232 thousand.

As of October 2, 2009, our total authorization under our share repurchase program was $60.0 million. Under the repurchase plan, we may buy back shares from time to time either on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions subject to market conditions and trading restrictions. As of October 2, 2009, we had $3.5 million available under the buyback program.

 

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We currently believe that available funds and cash flows generated by operations will be sufficient to fund our working capital and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next twelve months. We may decide to raise additional funds in order to fund expansion, to develop new or further enhance products and services, to respond to competitive pressures, or to acquire complementary businesses or technologies. There is no assurance, however, that additional financing will be available when needed or desired.

Subsequent Event

On November 10, 2009, we completed our acquisition of Archstone Consulting, LLC (“Archstone”) pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement under which we purchased the assets used in connection with Archstone’s consulting business.

The purchase price was approximately 5.2 million shares of our common stock, of which approximately 1.6 million shares are subject to an earn-out based on revenue achieved in 2010. In addition, we will issue approximately 950 thousand shares of our common stock to former Archstone executives as new employees of the Company that will vest over a two to five year period.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 105, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“ASC 105”) (the “Codification”). ASC 105 supersedes all existing non-SEC accounting and reporting standards. All other non-grandfathered, non-SEC accounting literature not included in the Codification will become non-authoritative. Going forward, the FASB will not issue new standards in the form of Statements, FASB Staff Positions or Emerging Issues Task Force Abstracts. Instead, it will issue Accounting Standards Updates (“ASU”), which will serve to update the Codification, provide background information about the guidance, and provide the basis for conclusions on the changes to the Codification. The Codification was effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after September 15, 2009. As a result of the adoption, we have included references to the Codification, as appropriate, in these financial statements, referred to previously under the former FASB references.

In December 2007, the FASB issued FASB ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations (“ASC 805”). ASC 805 establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, any non-controlling interest in the acquiree and the goodwill acquired. This standard also establishes disclosure requirements to enable the evaluation of the nature and financial effects of the business combination and is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The adoption of ASC 805 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In April 2008, the FASB issued FASB ASC Topic 275, Risks and Uncertainties (“ASC 275-10”), and ASC Topic 350, Intangibles and Other (“ASC 350-30”). ASC 350-30 amends the factors an entity should consider in developing renewal or extension assumptions used in determining the useful life of recognized intangible assets. This new guidance applies prospectively to intangible assets that are acquired individually or with a group of other assets in business combinations and asset acquisitions. ASC 350-30 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2008. The adoption of ASC 350-30 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB ASC Topic 805-20, Business Combinations (“ASC 805-20”). ASC 805-20 requires that assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination that arise from contingencies be recognized at fair value if fair value can be reasonably estimated. This statement is effective for business combinations with an acquisition date on or after June 1, 2009. The adoption of ASC 805-20 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB ASC Topic 820-10, Fair Value and Measurement Disclosure (“ASC 820-10”). ASC 820-10 provides additional guidance for estimating fair value when there is no active market or where the price inputs used represent distressed sales. This standard is effective for financial statements issued for periods ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption of ASC 820-10 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB ASC Topic 825-10, Financial Instruments (“ASC 825-10”), which requires disclosure about the fair value of financial instruments for annual and interim reporting periods of publicly traded companies. ASC 825-10 is effective for financial statements used for periods ending after June 15, 2009. The adoption of ASC 825-10 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In May 2009, the FASB issued ASC Topic 855-10, Subsequent Events (“ASC 855-10”), which establishes general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued. ASC 855-10 is effective for interim or annual financial periods ending after June 15, 2009. We adopted ASC 855-10 and have evaluated subsequent events for possible disclosure through the date of this filing.

 

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In August 2009, the FASB issued ASU No. 2009-05, Measuring Liabilities at Fair Value (“ASU 2009-05”), which clarified how to measure the fair value of liabilities in circumstances when a quoted price in an active market for the identical liability is not available. ASU 2009-05 is effective for the first reporting period beginning after the issuance of this standard. We are currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of ASU 2009-05 will have on our consolidated financial statements.

In October 2009, the FASB issued ASU No. 2009-13, Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements, a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force (“ASU 2009-13”), which addresses the accounting for multiple-deliverable arrangements to enable vendors to account for products or services (deliverables) separately rather than as a combined unit. ASU 2009-13 is effective prospectively for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified beginning in fiscal years on or after June 15, 2010, however, early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of ASU 2009-13 will have on our consolidated financial statements.

In October 2009, the FASB issued ASU No. 2009-14, Software (Topic 985): Certain Revenue Arrangements That Include Software Elements (a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force) (“ASU 2009-14”). ASU 2009-14 amends ASC Topic 985-605, Software: Revenue Recognition (“ASC 985-605”), such that tangible products, containing both software and non-software components that function together to deliver the tangible product’s essential functionality, are no longer within the scope of ASC 985-605. It also amends the determination of how arrangement consideration should be allocated to deliverables in a multiple-deliverable revenue arrangement. ASU 2009-14 is effective for revenue arrangements entered into or materially modified on or after April 1, 2011, however, early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact that the adoption of ASU 2009-14 will have on our consolidated financial statements. Both ASU No. 2009-13 and ASU No. 2009-14 must be adopted in the same period and must use the same transition disclosures.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

At October 2, 2009, our exposure to market risk related primarily to changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rate risks.

Interest Rate Risk

We invest only with high credit quality issuers and we do not use derivative financial instruments in our investments.

Exchange Rate Sensitivity

We face exposure to adverse movements in foreign currency exchange rates, as a portion of our revenue, expenses, assets and liabilities are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar, primarily the British Pound and the Euro. These exposures may change over time as business practices evolve. Currently, we do not hold any derivative contracts that hedge our foreign currency risk, but we may adopt such strategies in the future.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (“Disclosure Controls”) pursuant to Rule 13a-14(c) and Rule 15d-14(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Based upon that evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls are effective in timely alerting them to material information required to be included in our periodic SEC filings.

Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls

Management, including our CEO and CFO, does not expect that our disclosure controls and internal controls will prevent all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all

 

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control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within our Company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control.

Changes in Internal Controls

There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

 

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

The Company is involved in legal proceedings, claims, and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business not specifically discussed herein. In the opinion of management, the final disposition of such matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, cash flows or results of operations.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes to any of the risk factors disclosed in the Company’s most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

During the quarter ended October 2, 2009, the Company repurchased approximately 391 thousand shares of its common stock at a cost of approximately $990 thousand under the Company’s share repurchase program approved by the Board of Directors in 2002. All repurchases were made in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions, subject to market conditions and trading restrictions. There is no expiration date on the current authorization during the period covered by the table, nor was any determination made by the Company to suspend or cancel purchases under the program.

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

Period

   Total Number
of Shares
   Average Price
Paid per Share
   Total Number
of Shares as Part
of Publicly
Announced
Program
   Maximum Dollar
Value That May
Yet be Purchased
Under the
Program

Balance as of January 2, 2009

   —      $ —      —      $ 1,958,622

January 3, 2009 to January 30, 2009

   68,657    $ 2.62    68,657    $ 1,778,537

January 31, 2009 to February 27, 2009 *

   229,511    $ 2.45    229,511    $ 6,217,165

February 28, 2009 to April 3, 2009

   720,158    $ 1.91    720,158    $ 4,841,135

April 4, 2009 to May 1, 2009

   —      $ —      —      $ 4,841,135

May 2, 2009 to May 29, 2009

   158,477    $ 2.12    158,477    $ 4,504,702

May 30, 2009 to July 3, 2009

   4,641    $ 2.16    4,641    $ 4,494,660

July 4, 2009 to July 31, 2009

   —      $ —      —      $ 4,494,660

August 1, 2009 to August 28, 2009

   391,200    $ 2.53    391,200    $ 3,504,921

August 29, 2009 to October 2, 2009

   —      $ —      —      $ 3,504,921
                   
   1,572,644    $ 2.20    1,572,644   
                   

 

* In February 2009, the Board of Directors approved an additional $5.0 million to the Company’s share repurchase program.

 

Item 6. Exhibits

See Index to Exhibits on page 21, which is incorporated herein by reference.

The Exhibits listed in the accompanying Index to Exhibits are filed as part of this report.

 

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SIGNATURES

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.

 

    The Hackett Group, Inc.
Date: November 12, 2009    

/s/ Robert A. Ramirez

    Robert A. Ramirez
    Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer

 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit No.

 

Exhibit Description

  3.1

  Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant, as amended (incorporated herein by reference to the Registrant’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2000).

  3.2

  Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant, as amended (incorporated herein by reference to the Registrant’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2000).

  3.3

  Articles of Amendment of the Third Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant (incorporated herein by reference to the Registrant’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2007).

  3.4

  Amendment to Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant (incorporated herein by reference to the Registrant’s Form 8-K filed on March 31, 2008).

31.1

  Certification by CEO pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (exhibits filed herewith).

31.2

  Certification by CFO pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (exhibits filed herewith).

32

  Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (exhibits filed herewith).

 

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