FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Paul Cope
Agent Information Software, Inc.
(909) 569-1520
prc@auto-graphics.com
Agent Information Software, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2015 Earnings
ONTARIO, Calif. — September 16, 2015 — Agent Information Software, Inc. (AIS), today reported a net income of $142,166 for the first half year ended June 30, 2015, up $280,787 over the first half year 2014 losses. The net income was less than the forecast for the first half year by $10,706 or 7%. Net sales for the first half year ended June 30, 2015 were $2,485,828, which met the forecast and were up $351,621 or 16% from $2,134,207 for the same period last year, due to the increase of recurring revenues.
Auto‐Graphics, building off its first quarter momentum, added two more sales of VERSO, their SaaS based Integrated Library System software (ILS) product. Canterbury Public Library in Connecticut and Delta City Public Library in Utah both joined the VERSO stable in the second quarter. Going live, with software launches, for the first time as well this quarter were La Porte Public Library in Indiana and Rancho Mirage Public Library in Southern California. In addition, A‐G was awarded another statewide system sale of SHAREit, its Interlibrary Loan Software (ILL), as they welcomed South Dakota State Library, their 12th state now present in their ILL portfolio.
About Agent Information Software, Inc.
Founded in 1950 and operating under the name Auto‐Graphics, Inc. since 1969, Agent Information Software, Inc. (AIS) develops innovative information and data management solutions for multiple platforms that are standards‐compliant, built on open systems architecture and available through the Software as a Service (SaaS) hosted delivery model. AIS’ technical ingenuity and reputation for service excellence make us a trusted partner to more than 11,000 libraries, throughout North America. Our information and data management systems are used by customers across multiple industries, including a range of library markets such as public, academic, school, special and consortia, and also meet the needs of customers in the legal, financial, publishing, aerospace and manufacturing markets. For more information, please visit www.agentinformationsoftware.com or www.auto-graphics.com.
Product Manager, SHAREit
Product Manager – VERSO
Customer Service Manager
Chief Technology Officer
Dr. Murphy has been a director since December 2012. He has over 20 years experience as a successful software executive specializing in high-growth SaaS companies. He currently is CEO of GVNG Technology and Practitioner of Strategy at the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School. Dr. Murphy is an active member on the board of directors for several early-stage and private equity owned companies. He received his MBA from Pepperdine University and his Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from the Alliance Manchester Business School at The University of Manchester.
Mr. Hicks, CPA, has been a director since February 2012. Mr. Hicks is Chairman of the Audit Committee. Mr. Hicks has been a practicing certified public accountant for over twenty-five years in addition to partnering and managing both an underground construction company and real estate development business. Currently, Mr. Hicks is a founder and senior partner of Hicks & Williams, LLP a certified public accounting firm providing tax, audit and management consulting services to small and medium size clients across the nation.
Mr. Heath has been a director since December 2012. Mr. Heath immigrated to California from Canada during the Internet commerce boom in 1999. Mr. Heath was formerly Vice President, Secondary Markets at Best Buy (2008-2010) and founded Dealtree.com in 1999, where he was CTO & COO from (2001-2010). Mr. Heath has developed expert system technologies for managing online sales channels and created several online marketplaces supporting secondary market sales. Mr. Heath is an Internet technology and business operations consultant and serves as President of Heath Investment Properties LLC. Mr. Heath is an active member of Rotary, and currently serves a Technology Director for District 5320 in Southern California.
Ken Kerr has been a director since April 2020. During his career, he served in a variety of leadership positions in sales, marketing, and operations with companies in startup, turnaround, and expansion. Most recently he was CEO/CFO of Advisys, Inc., a SaaS company providing financial planning solutions to Fortune 100 banks, brokerages and insurance companies, and thousands of independent financial advisers. He retired from Advisys in 2018 and now consults with businesses to improve profits and productivity through effective employee engagement strategies. Ken graduated Cum Laude from UCLA with a bachelor’s degree in English Literature and has an MBA with an emphasis in Technology Management from the University of Phoenix.
Product Manager, SHAREit – Customer Services
Product Manager, VERSO – Technical Services
Director of Information Technology
Controller
Director of Customer Service and Quality Assurance
Chief Operations Officer
Vice President of Sales
President