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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 6-K
 
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
 
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
For the month of January, 2012
 
Commission File Number 0-28584
 
CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
 
5 Ha’solelim Street, Tel Aviv, Israel
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
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Form 20-F x    Form 40-F o
 
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INVESTOR CONTACT:
Kip E. Meintzer 
Check Point Software Technologies 
+1.650.628.2040 
ir@checkpoint.com
MEDIA CONTACT:
Stephanie Look
Check Point Software Technologies
 +1.650.628.2171
press@checkpoint.com
 
CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES REPORTS RECORD
FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2011 FINANCIAL RESULTS
 
Fourth Quarter 2011:
 
 
·
Revenue: $356.8 million, representing a 12 percent increase year over year
 
 
·
Non-GAAP Operating Income: $213.7 million, representing a 16 percent increase year over year, and 60 percent of revenues versus 58 percent year over year

 
·
Non-GAAP EPS: $0.84, representing a 15 percent increase year over year

 
·
Deferred Revenues: $552.2 million, representing a 19 percent increase year over year
 
Full Year 2011:
 
 
·
Total Revenue: $1,247 million, representing a 14 percent increase year over year

 
·
Non-GAAP Operating Income: $725.9 million, representing 58 percent of revenues

 
·
Non-GAAP EPS: $2.87, representing a 16 percent increase year over year

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., -- January 17, 2012 — Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, today announced record financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2011.

“The fourth quarter provided a great finish to an excellent year with revenues and earnings reaching all time-highs, and exceeding our initial projections for the year. We experienced exceptional performance across all key business metrics: products, annuity software blades and services.  We continued to expand and elevate the security of our customers with the introduction of new and innovative software blades throughout the year. In the fourth quarter, we delivered a newly upgraded appliance product line that included our latest super-high-end 61000 systems. We are very pleased with the acceptance and enthusiasm surrounding our new products and technologies in the marketplace,” said Gil Shwed, founder, chairman and chief executive officer at Check Point Software Technologies.
 
Financial Highlights for the Fourth Quarter of 2011
·
Total Revenues: $356.8 million, an increase of 12 percent, compared to $318.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2010.
·
GAAP Operating Income: $192.6 million, an increase of 19 percent, compared to $162.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2010.  GAAP operating margin was 54 percent, compared to 51 percent in the fourth quarter of 2010.
·
Non-GAAP Operating Income: $213.7 million, an increase of 16 percent, compared to $183.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2010. Non-GAAP operating margin was 60 percent, compared to 58 percent in the fourth quarter of 2010.
·
GAAP Net Income and Earnings per Diluted Share: GAAP net income was $159.8 million, an increase of 16 percent, compared to $137.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2010. GAAP earnings per diluted share were $0.75, an increase of 17 percent, compared to $0.64 in the fourth quarter of 2010.
 
       
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·
Non-GAAP Net Income and Earnings per Diluted Share: Non-GAAP net income was $178.1 million, an increase of 14 percent, compared to $156.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2010.  Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share were $0.84, an increase of 15 percent, compared to $0.73 in the fourth quarter of 2010.
·
Deferred Revenues: As of December 31, 2011, Check Point had deferred revenues of $552.2 million, an increase of 19 percent, compared to $464.6 million as of December 31, 2010.
·
Cash Flow: Cash flow from operations was $173.2 million, compared to $162.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2010.
·
Share Repurchase Program: During the fourth quarter of 2011, the company repurchased 1.32 million shares at a total cost of $75 million.
·
Cash Balances and Marketable Securities: $2,879.4 million as of December 31, 2011, an increase of $464.5 million, compared to $2,414.9 million as of December 31, 2010.

Financial Highlights for the Year Ended December 31, 2011
·
Total Revenues: $1,247.0 million, an increase of 14 percent, compared to $1,097.9 million in 2010.
·
GAAP Operating Income: $642.2 million, an increase of 20 percent, compared to $535.0 in 2010.  GAAP operating margin was 51 percent, compared to 49 percent in 2010.
·
Non-GAAP Operating Income: $725.9 million, an increase of 17 percent, compared to $622.7 million in 2010. Non-GAAP operating margin was 58 percent, compared to 57 percent in 2010.
·
GAAP Net Income and Earnings per Diluted Share: GAAP net income was $544.0 million, an increase of 20 percent, compared to $452.8 million in 2010. GAAP earnings per diluted share were $2.54, an increase of 19 percent, compared to $2.13 in 2010.
·
Non-GAAP Net Income and Earnings per Diluted Share: Non-GAAP net income was $613.6 million, an increase of 16 percent, compared to $528.0 million in 2010.  Non-GAAP earnings per diluted share were $2.87, an increase of 16 percent, compared to $2.48 in 2010.
·
Cash Flow: Cash flow from operations was $714.9 million, compared to $674.1 million in 2010.

For information regarding the non-GAAP financial measures discussed in this release, please see “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information” and “Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Information.”

Fourth Quarter Business Highlights
During 2011, Check Point introduced its 3D Security vision, helping customers redefine security as a three-dimensional business process – uniquely combining policies, people and enforcement for stronger protection of information assets. During the fourth quarter, the company continued to expand the vision for 3D Security with new product introductions and business expansion:

 
·
New Appliance Line with 3X Performance – These new appliances are designed to address the security needs of any size business. The appliances are optimized for Check Point’s Software Blade Architecture™ and deliver three times the performance of previous enterprise versions at comparative pricing.
 
·
Anti-Bot Software Blade –The latest annuity software blade designed to help businesses protect against bots and APTs (Advance Persistent Threats). A bot is malicious software that enables cybercriminals to take over computers and execute illegal activities. Bots have been critical elements in the majority of recent cyber-attacks. Check Point’s Anti-Bot Software Blade is the first integrated solution that discovers and blocks these attacks. Available in 2012.
 
·
3D Security Enhancement – Acquisition of Dynasec, Ltd., a leading provider of Governance, Risk Management and Compliance (GRC) solutions. The acquisition extends the company’s 3D Security strategy and will enable customers to manage their entire 3D Security process from corporate objectives, to policies and security enforcement.  
 
 
       
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Industry Accolades:
Check Point also continues to receive industry awards for innovative product development and leadership worldwide, including: 
 
 
·
Leader in 2011 Gartner Magic Quadrants – Enterprise Firewall and Mobile Data Protection.

 
·
NSS Labs Group Firewall Test – Check Point was the only vendor to pass the NSS Labs independent Firewall Group Test, achieving 100 percent in security effectiveness and earning the only "Recommend" rating in the initial comparative review.

 
·
NSS Labs Next Generation Firewall Test – Check Point achieved 100% in Firewall, Application Control and Identity Awareness testing, and is the first and only vendor to receive a NSS Labs “Recommend” rating for Next-Generation Firewalls.

 
·
Computing Security Magazine UK “Encryption Solution of the Year” – Full Disk Encryption.

 
·
IT Pro Corporate Choice, Hong Kong – R75.20 and Anti-Bot Software Blade.

 
·
SMB World Awards, Hong Kong – Application Control Software Blade and Smart-1 Appliance.

In addition, Check Point was awarded “Network Security Vendor of the Year” by Frost & Sullivan, recognizing the company’s commitment to developing innovative security solutions that meet real customer needs.
 
“We had a terrific year in 2011 with the introduction of new technologies and record financial results. As cyber-attacks and security risks reach new levels of sophistication, customer expectations for their security infrastructure also increase. Our ability to innovate and deliver new and innovative security products and technologies provide customers with the ability to attain higher levels of security, while consolidating their security infrastructure and reducing the total cost of ownership.  In closing, I would like to thank our customers and partners for their support, as well as our employees for their continued dedication and innovation that made 2011 such a great year,” concluded Shwed.
 
First Quarter 2012 Investor Conference Participation Schedule:

·
Stifel Nicoulas Technology & Telecommunications Conference
 
February 8, 2012 – Dana Point, CA
 
·
Goldman Sachs Technology & Internet Conference
 
February 14, 2012 – San Francisco, CA
 
·
Morgan Stanley Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference
 
February 29, 2012 – San Francisco, CA
 
·
Raymond James 33rd Annual Institutional Investor Conference
 
March 5, 2012 – Orlando, FL
 
·
UBS Technology Conference
 
March 8, 2012 – London, UK
 
Members of Check Point's management team will present at these conferences and discuss the latest company strategies and initiatives. Check Point’s conference presentations are expected to be available via webcast on the company's web site. To view these presentations and access the most updated information please visit the company's web site at www.checkpoint.com/ir. The schedule is subject to change.
 
Conference Call and Webcast Information
Check Point will host a conference call with the investment community on January 17, 2012 at 8:30 AM ET/5:30 AM PT.  To listen to the live webcast, please visit the website at: www.checkpoint.com/ir. A replay of the conference call will be available through January 26, 2012 on the company's website or by telephone at +1.201.612.7415, replay ID number 380561, account # 215.
 
       
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About Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. 
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (www.checkpoint.com), the worldwide leader in securing the Internet, provides customers with uncompromised protection against all types of threats, reduces security complexity and lowers total cost of ownership. Check Point first pioneered the industry with FireWall-1 and its patented stateful inspection technology. Today, Check Point continues to develop new innovations based on the Software Blade Architecture, providing customers with flexible and simple solutions that can be fully customized to meet the exact security needs of any organization. Check Point is the only vendor to go beyond technology and define security as a business process. Check Point 3D Security uniquely combines policy, people and enforcement for greater protection of information assets and helps organizations implement a blueprint for security that aligns with business needs. Customers include tens of thousands of organizations of all sizes, including all Fortune and Global 100 companies. Check Point's award-winning ZoneAlarm solutions protect millions of consumers from hackers, spyware and identity theft.
 
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Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, Check Point uses non-GAAP measures of net income, operating income, operating margin and earnings per share, which are adjustments from results based on GAAP to exclude non-cash equity-based compensation charges, amortization of acquired intangible assets, restructuring and other acquisitions related costs, loss (gain) on sale of marketable securities previously impaired, and the related tax affects. Check Point’s management believes the non-GAAP financial information provided in this release is useful to investors’ understanding and assessment of Check Point’s ongoing core operations and prospects for the future. Historically, Check Point has also publicly presented these supplemental non-GAAP financial measures in order to assist the investment community to see the Company “through the eyes of management,” and thereby enhance understanding of its operating performance. The presentation of this non-GAAP financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures discussed in this press release to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures is included with the financial statements contained in this press release. Management uses both GAAP and non-GAAP information in evaluating and operating business internally and as such has determined that it is important to provide this information to investors.

Safe Harbor Statement
Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding Check Point’s beliefs as well as the commercial availability of the Anti-Bot Software Blade in 2012.  Because these statements pertain to future events they are subject to various risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from Check Point's current expectations and beliefs.  Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to:  any foreseen and unforeseen developmental or technological difficulties with regard to Check Point's products; and other factors and risks discussed in Check Point's Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2010, which is on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Check Point assumes no obligation to update information concerning its expectations.  
  
       
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CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME

 (In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Year Ended
 
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
   
(audited)
 
Revenues:
 
 
   
 
             
   Products and licenses
  $ 158,229     $ 143,059     $ 503,475     $ 444,400  
   Software updates, maintenance and subscription
    198,529       175,447     $ 743,511       653,468  
Total revenues
    356,758       318,506       1,246,986       1,097,868  
                                 
Operating expenses:
                               
   Cost of products and licenses
    25,648       23,835       81,043       75,426  
   Cost of software updates, maintenance and subscription
    17,483       15,019       63,469       55,721  
   Amortization of technology
    7,623       8,299       31,171       32,826  
Total cost of revenues
    50,754       47,153       175,683       163,973  
 
                               
   Research and development
    26,917       29,454       110,147       105,748  
   Selling and marketing
    68,414       66,034       253,800       235,301  
   General and administrative
    18,062       13,887       65,182       57,244  
   Restructuring and other acquisition related costs
    -       -       -       588  
Total operating expenses
    164,147       156,528       604,812       562,854  
                                 
Operating income
    192,611       161,978       642,174       535,014  
Financial income, net
    10,041       7,810       41,040       29,379  
Income before taxes on income
    202,652       169,788       683,214       564,393  
Taxes on income
    42,840       32,379       139,248       111,567  
Net income
    159,812     $ 137,409       543,966     $ 452,826  
                                 
Earnings per share (basic)
  $ 0.78     $ 0.66     $ 2.63     $ 2.18  
Number of shares used in computing earnings per share (basic)
      206,083         208,280         206,917         208,106  
                                 
Earnings per share (diluted)
  $ 0.75     $ 0.64     $ 2.54     $ 2.13  
Number of shares used in computing earnings per share (diluted)
      212,807         214,432         213,922         212,933  
 
       
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CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
RECONCILIATION OF SELECTED GAAP MEASURES TO NON GAAP MEASURES
 
 (In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Year Ended
 
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
 
                         
GAAP operating income
  $ 192,611     $ 161,978     $ 642,174     $ 535,014  
Stock-based compensation (1)
    10,195       8,466       39,835       35,180  
Amortization of intangible assets (2)
    10,848       13,106       43,925       51,876  
Restructuring and other acquisition related costs (3)
    -       -       -       588  
Non-GAAP operating income
  $ 213,654     $ 183,550     $ 725,934     $ 622,658  
                                 
GAAP net income
  $ 159,812     $ 137,409     $ 543,966     $ 452,826  
Stock-based compensation (1)
    10,195       8,466       39,835       35,180  
Amortization of intangible assets (2)
    10,848       13,106       43,925       51,876  
Restructuring and other acquisition related costs (3)
    -       -       -       588  
Loss (Gain) on sale of marketable securities, previously impaired (4)
    -       785       (2,017 )     785  
Taxes on the above items (5)
    (2,742 )     (3,566 )     (12,120 )     (13,242 )
Non-GAAP net income
  $ 178,113     $ 156,200     $ 613,589     $ 528,013  
                                 
GAAP Earnings per share (diluted)
  $ 0.75     $ 0.64     $ 2.54     $ 2.13  
Stock-based compensation (1)
    0.05       0.04       0.19       0.16  
Amortization of intangible assets (2)
    0.05       0.06       0.21       0.24  
Restructuring and other acquisition related costs (3)
                    -       0.00  
Loss (Gain) on sale of marketable securities, previously impaired (4)
            0.01       (0.01 )     0.01  
Taxes on the above items (5)
    (0.01 )     (0.02 )     (0.06 )     (0.06 )
Non-GAAP Earnings per share (diluted)
  $ 0.84     $ 0.73     $ 2.87     $ 2.48  
                                 
Number of shares used in computing Non-GAAP earnings per share (diluted)
    212,807       214,432       213,922       212,933  
                                 
(1) Stock-based compensation:
                               
   Cost of products and licenses
  $ 17     $ 11     $ 58     $ 49  
   Cost of software updates, maintenance and subscriptions
    229       204       909       984  
   Research and development
    1,852       1,581       7,471       7,325  
   Selling and marketing
    1,979       1,707       7,888       7,279  
   General and administrative
    6,118       4,963       23,509       19,543  
      10,195       8,466       39,835       35,180  
                                 
(2) Amortization of intangible assets:
                               
                                 
   Amortization of technology
    7,623       8,299       31,171       32,826  
   Research and development
    -       685       -       2,741  
   Selling and marketing
    3,225       4,122       12,754       16,309  
      10,848       13,106       43,925       51,876  
                                 
(3) Restructuring and other acquisition related costs
    -       -       -       588  
                                 
(4) Loss (Gain) on sale of marketable securities, previously impaired
    -       785       (2,017 )     785  
                                 
(5) Taxes on the above items
    (2,742 )     (3,566 )     (12,120 )     (13,242 )
                                 
Total , net
  $ 18,301     $ 18,791     $ 69,623     $ 75,187  

* Year ended December 31, 2011 include a non-cash gain of $ 2.0 million related to our marketable securities in accordance with ASC 320. Year ended December 31, 2010 and the three months ended December 31, 2010 include a non-cash write down of $ 0.8 million related to our marketable securities in accordance with ASC 320.
 
       
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CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET DATA
(In thousands)

ASSETS
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(unaudited)
   
(audited)
 
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 493,546     $ 551,777  
Marketable securities and short-term deposits
    865,994       537,718  
Trade receivables, net
    357,418       283,192  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    53,045       44,247  
Total current assets
    1,770,003       1,416,934  
                 
Long-term assets:
               
Marketable securities
    1,519,865       1,325,451  
Property and equipment, net
    36,639       37,065  
Severance pay fund
    6,052       6,532  
Deferred tax asset, net
    25,296       18,122  
Other intangible assets, net
    26,239       66,765  
Goodwill
    727,875       717,052  
Other assets
    16,094       17,381  
Total long-term assets
    2,358,060       2,188,368  
                 
Total assets
  $ 4,128,063     $ 3,605,302  

LIABILITIES AND
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
Current liabilities:
           
Deferred revenues
  $ 490,655     $ 424,158  
Trade payables and other accrued liabilities
    271,815       239,104  
Total current liabilities
    762,470       663,262  
                 
Long-term deferred revenues
    61,523       40,394  
Income tax accrual
    219,469       169,370  
Deferred tax liability, net
    1,274       1,721  
Accrued severance pay
    10,236       11,224  
      292,502       222,709  
Total liabilities
    1,054,972       885,971  
                 
Shareholders’ equity:
               
Share capital
    774       774  
Additional paid-in capital
    630,508       580,276  
Treasury shares at cost
    (1,543,886 )     (1,306,382 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    12,650       15,584  
Retained earnings
    3,973,045       3,429,079  
Total shareholders’ equity
    3,073,091       2,719,331  
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 4,128,063     $ 3,605,302  
Total cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities and short-term deposits
  $ 2,879,405     $ 2,414,946  
 
       
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 CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
SELECTED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW DATA
 
(In thousands)
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Year Ended
 
   
December 31,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
   
(unaudited)
 
Cash flow from operating activities:
                       
                         
Net income
  $ 159,812     $ 137,409     $ 543,966     $ 452,826  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
by operating activities:
                               
                                 
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
    2,260       1,584       7,620       6,890  
Increase in trade and other receivables, net
    (156,527 )     (121,138 )     (78,590 )     (5,424 )
Increase in deferred revenues, trade payables and other accrued liabilities
    152,635       125,133       179,722       147,158  
Other than temporary impairment of marketable securities, net
    -       785       (2,017 )     785  
Realized gain on marketable securities, net
    (208 )     (193 )     (672 )     (974 )
Stock-based compensation
    10,195       8,466       39,835       35,180  
Amortization of intangible assets
    10,848       13,106       43,925       51,876  
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
    (3,208 )     (720 )     (7,956 )     (4,763 )
Deferred income taxes, net
    (2,581 )     (1,599 )     (10,959 )     (9,406 )
Net cash provided by operating activities
    173,226       162,833       714,874       674,148  
                                 
Cash flow from investing activities:
                               
Cash paid in conjunction with acquisitions, net of acquired cash
    (15,060 )     -       (21,616 )     (13,957 )
Investment in property and equipment
    (1,721 )     (1,322 )     (7,195 )     (4,911 )
Net cash used in investing activities
    (16,781 )     (1,322 )     (28,811 )     (18,868 )
                                 
Cash flow from financing activities:
                               
Proceeds from issuance of shares upon exercise of options
    20,115       57,245       71,493       103,815  
Purchase of treasury shares
    (75,000 )     (50,000 )     (300,000 )     (200,000 )
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
    3,208       720       7,956       4,763  
Net cash used in financing activities
    (51,677 )     7,965       (220,551 )     (91,422 )
                                 
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net
    (1,833 )     (11,029 )     (1,053 )     4,089  
                                 
Increase in cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities and short-term deposits
    102,935       158,447       464,459       567,947  
                                 
Cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities and
short-term deposits at the beginning of the period
    2,776,470       2,256,499       2,414,946       1,846,999  
Cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities and
short-term deposits at the end of the period
  $ 2,879,405     $ 2,414,946     $ 2,879,405     $ 2,414,946  
 
       
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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.
 
 
CHECK POINT SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES LTD.
 
       
 
By:
/s/ Tal Payne  
    Tal Payne  
    Chief Financial Officer  
       
January 17, 2012
 
       
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