BLUE BELL, Pa., Jan. 29, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

4Q 2014 vs. 4Q 2013:


    --  Revenue declines 9% (6% on a constant currency basis((1)))
    --  U.S. and Canada revenue grew 6%
    --  Net income of $61.8 million vs. $117.4 million in 4Q 2013
    --  Diluted EPS of $1.24 vs. $2.37 in 4Q 2013
    --  Non-GAAP diluted EPS((2)) of $1.60 vs. $2.82 in 4Q 2013

Full-year 2014 vs. full-year 2013:


    --  Revenue declines 3% (2% in constant currency)
    --  U.S. and Canada revenue grew 1%
    --  Net income of $44.0 million vs. $92.3 million for FY 2013
    --  Diluted EPS of $0.89 vs. $2.08 for FY 2013
    --  Non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.36 vs. $3.87 for FY 2013

Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) today reported fourth-quarter 2014 net income of $61.8 million or $1.24 per diluted share, including $18.1 million of pension expense. Excluding pension expense, non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was $1.60. In the comparable period in 2013, the company reported diluted earnings per share of $2.37, and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $2.82. Fourth-quarter 2014 revenue declined 9% to $906 million from $996 million in the fourth quarter of 2013. On a constant currency basis, fourth-quarter 2014 revenue declined 6%.

For the full year of 2014, Unisys reported net income of $44.0 million, or $0.89 per diluted share, which included $73.2 million of pension expense. Excluding pension expense, non-GAAP diluted earnings per share was $2.36. In the comparable period in 2013, the company reported earnings of $2.08 per diluted share, and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $3.87. Full-year 2014 revenue declined 3% to $3.36 billion from $3.46 billion in 2013. On a constant currency basis, full-year 2014 revenue declined 2%.

"Our U.S. & Canada team, particularly our US Federal group, posted strong growth in the quarter, balancing weakness in some global markets," said Peter Altabef who joined the company as President and CEO on January 1, 2015.

Fourth-Quarter Company and Business Segment Highlights

Services revenue represented 80% of the company's fourth-quarter 2014 total and declined 11%, reflecting declines in outsourcing, systems integration, and infrastructure services. On a constant currency basis, fourth quarter 2014 services revenue declined 8%. As a result of the lower revenue, fourth-quarter services gross profit margin declined to 17.5% from 21.9% a year ago. Services operating profit margin declined to 3.9% from 9.8%. Services backlog at December 31, 2014 was $4.8 billion, unchanged from the prior year.

Technology revenue grew 1% from the prior-year fourth quarter or 3% on a constant currency basis. Fourth-quarter 2014 technology gross profit margin was 60.4% versus 61.4% a year ago. Technology operating profit margin was 36.3% compared to 40.6%. This reflected the impact of higher investments in growth programs.

The company reported an overall fourth-quarter 2014 gross profit margin of 27.0% versus 31.7% in the year-ago quarter. Operating expenses (SG&A and R&D expenses) increased 2% from the year-ago period, reflecting increased investments in growth programs. The company reported a fourth-quarter 2014 operating profit of $82.4 million, or 9.1% of revenue, compared to fourth-quarter 2013 operating profit of $155.9 million, or 15.7% of revenue.

From a geographic perspective, U.S and Canada revenue grew 6% in the fourth quarter driven by growth in the company's U.S. Federal business. International revenue declined 18% in the fourth quarter (14% on a constant currency basis) as growth in Latin America was offset by revenue declines in EMEA and Asia-Pacific.

Cash Flow and Balance Sheet Highlights

In the fourth quarter of 2014, Unisys generated $106 million of cash from operations, including $22 million of pension contributions. In the fourth quarter of 2013, the company generated $141 million of cash from operations, including $45 million of pension contributions. Capital expenditures in the fourth quarter of 2014 were $69 million compared with $48 million in the year-ago quarter. The company generated $37 million of free cash flow((3)) in the fourth quarter of 2014 compared with free cash flow of $93 million in the fourth quarter of 2013. Free cash flow before pension contributions was $59 million in the fourth quarter of 2014 and $138 million in the year-ago quarter.

Unisys made a total of $183 million in pension contributions in 2014 compared to $147 million of pension contributions in 2013. For the full year of 2014, the company generated free cash flow before pension contributions of $92 million compared to $183 million in 2013.

At December 31, 2014, the company reported a cash balance of $494 million and total debt of $224 million.

Non-GAAP Information

Unisys reports its results in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in the United States. However, in an effort to provide investors with additional perspective regarding the company's results as determined by GAAP, the company also discusses, in its earnings press release and/or earnings presentation materials, non-GAAP information which management believes provides useful information to investors. Our management uses supplemental non-GAAP financial measures internally to understand, manage and evaluate our business and assess operational alternatives. These non-GAAP measures may include non-GAAP diluted earnings per share, free cash flow, and constant currency.

Our non-GAAP measures are not intended to be considered in isolation or as substitutes for results determined in accordance with GAAP and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. (See GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliations attached.)

((1)) Constant currency - The company refers to growth rates at constant currency or adjusting for currency so that the business results can be viewed without the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates to facilitate comparisons of the company's business performance from one period to another. Constant currency for revenue is calculated by retranslating current and prior period results at a consistent rate. This approach is based on the pricing currency for each country which is typically the functional currency. Generally, when the dollar either strengthens or weakens against other currencies, the growth at constant currency rates will be higher or lower, respectively, than growth reported at actual exchange rates.

((2) )Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share - The company recorded pension expense of $18.1 million and $23.2 million during the fourth quarters of 2014 and 2013, respectively. For the full years of 2014 and 2013, Unisys recorded pension expense of $73.2 million and $90.0 million, respectively. In an effort to provide investors with a perspective on the company's earnings without these charges, they are excluded from the non-GAAP diluted earnings per share calculations.

((3)) Free cash flow - To better understand the trends in our business, we believe that it is helpful to present free cash flow, which we define as cash flow from operations less capital expenditures. Management believes this measure gives investors an additional perspective on cash flow from operating activities in excess of amounts required for reinvestment. Because of the significance of the company's pension funding obligations, free cash flow before pension funding is also provided.

Conference Call

Unisys will hold a conference call today at 5:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its results. The listen-only Webcast, as well as the accompanying presentation materials, can be accessed on the Unisys Investor Web site at www.unisys.com/investor. Following the call, an audio replay of the Webcast, and accompanying presentation materials, can be accessed through the same link.

About Unisys

Unisys is a global information technology company that solves complex IT challenges at the intersection of modern and mission critical. We work with many of the world's largest companies and government organizations to secure and keep their mission-critical operations running at peak performance; streamline and transform their data centers; enhance support to their end users and constituents; and modernize their enterprise applications. We do this while protecting and building on their legacy IT investments. Our offerings include outsourcing and managed services, systems integration and consulting services, high-end server technology, cybersecurity and cloud management software, and maintenance and support services. Unisys has more than 20,000 employees serving clients around the world. For more information, visit www.unisys.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Any statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, any projections of earnings, revenues, or other financial items; any statements of the company's plans, strategies or objectives for future operations; statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; and any statements of belief or expectation. All forward-looking statements rely on assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. Risks and uncertainties that could affect the company's future results include the company's ability to effectively anticipate and respond to volatility and rapid technological change in its industry; the company's ability to drive profitable growth in consulting and systems integration; the company's ability to profitably grow its outsourcing business; the company's ability to maintain and grow its technology business; the potential adverse effects of aggressive competition in the information services and technology marketplace; the company's ability to retain significant clients; the risks that the company's contracts may not be as profitable as expected or provide the expected level of revenues and that contracts with U.S. governmental agencies may subject it to audits, criminal penalties, sanctions and other expenses and fines; the risk that the company may face damage to its reputation or legal liability if its clients are not satisfied with its services or products; the performance and capabilities of third parties with whom the company has commercial relationships; the company's ability to attract, motivate and retain experienced and knowledgeable personnel in key positions; the company's significant pension obligations and potential requirements to make significant cash contributions to its defined benefit pension plans; the company's ability to continue to simplify its operations and provide services more cost efficiently; the adverse effects of global economic conditions; the risk that breaches of data security could expose the company to legal liability and could harm its business and reputation; the risks of doing business internationally when more than half of the company's revenue is derived from international operations; the company's ability to access capital and credit markets to address its liquidity needs; the potential for intellectual property infringement claims to be asserted against the company or its clients; the possibility that pending litigation could affect the company's results of operations or cash flow; the business and financial risk in implementing future dispositions or acquisitions; and the company's consideration of all available information following the end of the year and before the filing of the Form 10-K and the possible impact of this subsequent event information on its financial statements for the reporting period. Additional discussion of factors that could affect the company's future results is contained in its periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

RELEASE NO.: 0129/9307

Unisys is a registered trademark of Unisys Corporation. Any other brand and products referenced herein is acknowledged to be a trademark or registered trademark of its respective holder.



                                                                             UNISYS CORPORATION

                                                                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

                                                                                 (Unaudited)

                                                                      (Millions, except per share data)


                                                                                                               Three Months                     Year

                                                                                                           Ended December 31        Ended December 31
                                                                                                           -----------------        -----------------

                                                                                                                2014            2013                    2014        2013
                                                                                                                ----            ----                    ----        ----

    Revenue

      Services                                                                                               $720.9          $813.4                $2,887.7    $2,996.1

      Technology                                                                                              184.9           182.5                   468.7       460.4
                                                                                                              -----           -----                   -----       -----

                                                                                                               905.8           995.9                 3,356.4     3,456.5

    Costs and expenses

      Cost of revenue:

        Services                                                                                              593.2           608.4                 2,394.2     2,405.5

        Technology                                                                                             67.9            72.1                   184.4       202.6
                                                                                                               ----            ----                   -----       -----

                                                                                                               661.1           680.5                 2,578.6     2,608.1

    Selling, general and administrative                                                                       144.0           140.6                   554.1       559.4

    Research and development                                                                                   18.3            18.9                    68.8        69.5

                                                                                                               823.4           840.0                 3,201.5     3,237.0
                                                                                                               -----           -----                 -------     -------

    Operating profit                                                                                           82.4           155.9                   154.9       219.5


    Interest expense                                                                                            2.6             2.2                     9.2         9.9

    Other income (expense), net                                                                                 8.8           (1.3)                  (0.2)        9.8
                                                                                                                ---            ----                    ----         ---

    Income before income taxes                                                                                 88.6           152.4                   145.5       219.4


    Provision for income taxes                                                                                 23.9            28.2                    86.2        99.3
                                                                                                               ----            ----                    ----        ----

    Consolidated net income                                                                                    64.7           124.2                    59.3       120.1

    Net income attributable to

                                         noncontrolling interests                                                  2.9             2.7                    12.6        11.6


    Net Income attributable to Unisys

                                         Corporation                                                              61.8           121.5                    46.7       108.5


    Preferred stock dividend                                                                             -         4.1             2.7                    16.2
                                                                                                       ---         ---             ---                    ----

    Net income attributable to Unisys

                                         Corporation common shareholders                                         $61.8          $117.4                   $44.0       $92.3



    Earnings per common share



      attributable to Unisys Corporation

                                           Basic                                                                 $1.24           $2.67                    $.89       $2.10


                                           Diluted                                                               $1.24           $2.37                    $.89       $2.08



    Shares used in the per share

      computations (thousands):

          Basic                                                                                              49,689          43,947                  49,280      43,899

          Diluted                                                                                            49,948          51,319                  49,584      44,347



                                       UNISYS CORPORATION

                                        SEGMENT RESULTS

                                          (Unaudited)

                                           (Millions)


                        Total          Eliminations              Services           Technology
                       -----           ------------             --------            ----------

    Three Months Ended

    December 31, 2014
    -----------------

    Customer revenue            $905.8                                      $720.9               $184.9

    Intersegment                                     ($53.5)                0.1                 53.4

    Total revenue               $905.8                  ($53.5)             $721.0               $238.3
                                ======                   ======              ======               ======


    Gross profit
     percent                     27.0%                                      17.5%               60.4%
                                  ====                                        ====                 ====

    Operating profit
     percent                      9.1%                                       3.9%               36.3%
                                   ===                                         ===                 ====


    Three Months Ended

    December 31, 2013
    -----------------

    Customer revenue            $995.9                                      $813.4               $182.5

    Intersegment                                     ($66.0)                0.4                 65.6

    Total revenue               $995.9                  ($66.0)             $813.8               $248.1
                                ======                   ======              ======               ======


    Gross profit
     percent                     31.7%                                      21.9%               61.4%
                                  ====                                        ====                 ====

    Operating profit
     percent                     15.7%                                       9.8%               40.6%
                                  ====                                         ===                 ====


    Year Ended

    December 31, 2014
    -----------------

    Customer revenue          $3,356.4                                    $2,887.7               $468.7

    Intersegment                                    ($112.3)                0.4                111.9

    Total revenue             $3,356.4                 ($112.3)           $2,888.1               $580.6
                              ========                  =======            ========               ======


    Gross profit
     percent                     23.2%                                      17.5%               56.3%
                                  ====                                        ====                 ====

    Operating profit
     percent                      4.6%                                       4.2%               19.1%
                                   ===                                         ===                 ====


    Year Ended

    December 31, 2013
    -----------------

    Customer revenue          $3,456.5                                    $2,996.1               $460.4

    Intersegment                                    ($122.5)                1.7                120.8

    Total revenue             $3,456.5                 ($122.5)           $2,997.8               $581.2
                              ========                  =======            ========               ======


    Gross profit
     percent                     24.5%                                      19.7%               53.9%
                                  ====                                        ====                 ====

    Operating profit
     percent                      6.4%                                       6.2%               21.1%
                                   ===                                         ===                 ====



                            UNISYS CORPORATION

                       CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                               (Unaudited)

                                (Millions)


                                     December 31,          December 31,

                                                      2014                   2013
                                                      ----                   ----

    Assets

    Current
     assets

    Cash and cash
     equivalents                                 $494.3                 $639.8

    Accounts and
     notes
     receivable,
     net                                          619.3                  683.1

    Inventories

                                                   22.2                   32.8

          Parts and
           finished
           equipment

                                                   24.5                   22.3

          Work in
           process and
           materials

    Deferred
     income taxes                                  16.4                   24.1

    Prepaid
     expense and
     other
     current
     assets                                       140.6                  138.7

    Total                                       1,317.3                1,540.8
                                                -------                -------


    Properties                                  1,059.4                1,095.5

    Less
     accumulated
     depreciation
     and
     amortization                                 890.7                  920.8

    Properties,
     net                                          168.7                  174.7
                                                  -----                  -----

    Outsourcing
     assets, net                                  150.9                  115.5

    Marketable
     software,
     net                                          144.1                  129.1

    Prepaid
     postretirement
     assets                                        19.9                   83.7

    Deferred
     income taxes                                 154.6                  112.3

    Goodwill                                      183.9                  188.7

    Other long-
     term assets                                  209.3                  165.2

    Total                                      $2,348.7               $2,510.0
                                               ========               ========


    Liabilities
     and deficit

    Current
     liabilities

    Current
     maturities
     of long-
     term debt                                     $1.8                   $0.0

    Accounts
     payable                                      262.5                  246.7

    Deferred
     revenue                                      348.3                  402.4

    Other accrued
     liabilities                                  385.1                  375.7

    Total                                         997.7                1,024.8
                                                  -----                -------


    Long-term
     debt                                         222.2                  210.0

    Long-term
     postretirement
     liabilities                                2,369.9                1,697.2

    Long-term
     deferred
     revenue                                      119.5                  122.7

    Other long-
     term
     liabilities                                   91.8                  119.2

    Commitments
     and
     contingencies

    Total deficit                             (1,452.4)               (663.9)

    Total                                      $2,348.7               $2,510.0
                                               ========               ========



                                                UNISYS CORPORATION

                                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                                                   (Unaudited)

                                                    (Millions)


                                                                Year Ended

                                                                December 31
                                                               -----------

                                                                             2014        2013
                                                                             ----        ----

    Cash flows from
     operating activities

    Consolidated net income                                              $59.3      $120.1

    Add (deduct) items to
     reconcile consolidated
     net

                            income to
                             net cash
                             provided by
                             operating
                             activities:

    Foreign currency
     transaction loss                                                      7.4         6.5

    Employee stock
     compensation                                                         10.4        12.5

    Depreciation and
     amortization of
     properties                                                           52.0        46.7

    Depreciation and
     amortization of
     outsourcing assets                                                   58.1        53.5

    Amortization of
     marketable software                                                  58.5        59.4

    Other non-cash
     operating activities                                                  7.8       (0.6)

    Disposals of capital
     assets                                                                1.8         2.0

    (Gain) loss on sale of
     business                                                            (0.7)        1.5

    Pension contributions                                              (183.4)    (147.2)

    Pension expense                                                       73.8        93.5

    Decrease in deferred
     income taxes, net                                                    24.8        29.4

    Increase in
     receivables, net                                                   (14.3)     (63.5)

    Decrease (increase) in
     inventories                                                           6.3       (6.5)

    Increase in accounts
     payable and other
     accrued liabilities                                                  14.4         1.9

    Decrease  in other
     liabilities                                                        (31.1)      (5.3)

    Increase in other
     assets                                                             (23.7)     (16.5)

    Net cash provided by
     operating activities                                                121.4       187.4
                                                                         -----       -----


    Cash flows from
     investing activities

                             Proceeds
                             from
                             investments                                  5,654.0     5,315.9

                             Purchases of
                             investments                                (5,640.3)  (5,325.8)

                             Investment
                             in
                             marketable
                             software                                      (73.6)     (64.3)

                             Capital
                             additions
                             of
                             properties                                    (53.3)     (47.2)

                            Capital
                             additions
                             of
                             outsourcing
                             assets                                        (85.9)     (39.9)

                            Other                                             3.8       (1.4)

    Net cash used for
     investing activities                                              (195.3)    (162.7)
                                                                        ------      ------


    Cash flows from
     financing activities

                             Purchases of
                             common
                             stock                                         (35.7)     (11.7)

                             Dividends
                             paid on
                             preferred
                             shares                                         (4.0)     (16.2)

                            Proceeds
                             from
                             exercise of
                             stock
                             options                                          3.4         4.9

                             Financing
                             fees                                           (0.6)          -

    Net cash used for
     financing activities                                               (36.9)     (23.0)
                                                                         -----       -----


    Effect of exchange rate
     changes on cash and
     cash equivalents                                                   (34.7)     (17.5)
                                                                         -----       -----


    Decrease in cash and
     cash equivalents                                                  (145.5)     (15.8)

    Cash and cash
     equivalents, beginning
     of period                                                           639.8       655.6

    Cash and cash
     equivalents, end of
     period                                                             $494.3      $639.8
                                                                        ======      ======



                                                                        (1)

                                                                 UNISYS CORPORATION

                                           RECONCILIATION OF SELECTED GAAP MEASURES TO NON-GAAP MEASURES

                                                                    (Unaudited)

                                                         (Millions, except per share data)


                                                                                                  Three Months                 Year

                                                                                                Ended December 31         Ended December 31
                                                                                                -----------------         -----------------

                                                                                                    2014             2013                   2014       2013
                                                                                                    ----             ----                   ----       ----

    GAAP net income

      attributable to Unisys
       Corporation

      common shareholders                                                                         $61.8           $117.4                  $44.0      $92.3


    Pension expense, net of tax                                                                    18.1             23.2                   73.2       90.0
                                                                                                   ----             ----                   ----       ----


    Non-GAAP net income

      attributable to Unisys
       Corporation

      common shareholders                                                                          79.9            140.6                  117.2      182.3


    Add preferred stock dividend                                                                    0.0              4.1                    2.7       16.2
                                                                                                    ---              ---                    ---       ----


    Non-GAAP net income

      attributable to Unisys
       Corporation

      for diluted earnings per share                                                              $79.9           $144.7                 $119.9     $198.5
                                                                                                  =====           ======                 ======     ======


    Weighted average shares
     (thousands)                                                                                 49,689           43,947                 49,280     43,899


    Plus incremental shares from assumed conversion:

                                                        Employee stock plans                           259              459                    304        448

                                                        Preferred stock                                  0            6,913                  1,172      6,913



    GAAP adjusted weighted average
     shares                                                                                      49,948           51,319                 50,756     51,260
                                                                                                 ======           ======                 ======     ======



    Diluted earnings per share


    GAAP basis
    ----------

    GAAP net income

      attributable to Unisys
       Corporation

      for diluted earnings per share                                                              $61.8           $121.5                  $44.0      $92.3


    Divided by adjusted weighted
     average shares                                                                              49,948           51,319                 49,584     44,347


    GAAP earnings per diluted
     share                                                                      $1.24                 $2.37             $.89                  $2.08
                                                                                =====                 =====             ====                  =====


    Non-GAAP basis
    --------------

    Non-GAAP net income

      attributable to Unisys
       Corporation

      for diluted earnings per share                                                              $79.9           $144.7                 $119.9     $198.5


    Divided by Non-GAAP adjusted
     weighted average shares                                                                     49,948           51,319                 50,756     51,260


    Non-GAAP earnings per diluted
     share                                                                      $1.60                 $2.82            $2.36                  $3.87
                                                                                =====                 =====            =====                  =====



                                                             (2)

                                                          UNISYS CORPORATION

                                                  RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP

                                                              (Unaudited)

                                                              (Millions)


    FREE CASH FLOW
    --------------


                                 Three Months                            Year

                            Ended December 31                  Ended December 31
                            -----------------                  -----------------

                                              2014                                 2013       2014        2013
                                              ----                                 ----       ----        ----

    Cash provided by
     operations                           $105.5                               $141.2     $121.4      $187.4

    Additions to marketable
     software                             (17.5)                              (17.0)    (73.6)     (64.3)

    Additions to properties               (11.4)                              (21.1)    (53.3)     (47.2)

    Additions to
     outsourcing assets                   (40.0)                              (10.3)    (85.9)     (39.9)
                                           -----                                -----      -----       -----

    Free cash flow                          36.6                                 92.8     (91.4)       36.0

    Pension funding                         22.1                                 45.6      183.4       147.2
                                            ----                                          -----

    Free cash flow before
     pension funding                       $58.7                               $138.4      $92.0      $183.2
                                           =====                               ======      =====      ======

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