BMC Software Inc. (NASDAQ:BMC)

“In a difficult operating environment, BMC performed relatively well during the first quarter of fiscal 2010,” said Bob Beauchamp, BMC’s chairman and chief executive officer. “We achieved solid results across most of our key financial metrics, we remain on track to attain our goals for the year, and we are in fact raising our fiscal 2010 EPS guidance. The weaker economic environment, a longer sales cycle and the lumpy nature of our MSM business affected first quarter bookings. Our markets, customer base, strategy, partnerships, competitive position, financial position and technology remain strong.”

For fiscal 2010, Bmc Software is increasing its previously issued full-year non-GAAP EPS guidance.

^a The above forecasts reflect the Company's current and preliminary views and are therefore subject to change. Please refer to the Company's Safe Harbor Statement (usually in press releases) for the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement.

^b Non-GAAP EPS figures generally exclude certain non-operating gains and losses as well as certain non-cash items. Non-GAAP information should not be viewed in isolation or as a substitute for reported, or GAAP information . For a more complete explanation of the company's definition of non-GAAP please refer to its financial press releases. The GeoTeam® non-GAAP figures may, from time to time, differ from company supplied figures.

"Despite the challenges in the macro-environment, fiscal 2009 was a year of great progress and achievement for BMC Software across virtually every area of our business,” said Bob Beauchamp, BMC’s chairman and chief executive officer. “BMC’s Business Service Management platform saw unprecedented customer adoption and validation during the fiscal year, a trend which continued to strengthen even as the macro-economic picture worsened. Today, it is clear that BMC has significantly extended our leadership position as the Business Service Management platform of choice for customers around the world.”

^a The above forecasts reflect the Company's current and preliminary views and are therefore subject to change. Please refer to the Company's Safe Harbor Statement (usually in press releases) for the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement.

^b Non-GAAP EPS figures generally exclude certain non-operating gains and losses as well as certain non-cash items. Non-GAAP information should not be viewed in isolation or as a substitute for reported, or GAAP information . For a more complete explanation of the company's definition of non-GAAP please refer to its financial press releases. The GeoTeam® non-GAAP figures may, from time to time, differ from company supplied figures.

Guidance Report:

Full Year Fiscal 2009 Guidance Ending March

The Company is raising its expectation for full fiscal year non-GAAP earnings per share.

EPS Figures exclude non-operating gains and losses (Non-GAAP)

“The current economic environment presents an unprecedented opportunity for BMC to strengthen its competitive position, increase market share and extend its footprint with existing and new customers,” said Bob Beauchamp, BMC’s chairman and chief executive officer. “It’s increasingly clear that our customers’ top issue has become efficiency. The old ways of management will not meet the new demands. BSM delivers maximum cost reductions with improved compliance. Customers are spending money where they see short-term cash ROI and long-term structural cost efficiency. BMC Software's consistent track record of delivering this rapid customer payback has translated into another quarter of strong performance.”

Source: Business Wire (February 4, 2009)