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Sierra Wireless Reports Second Quarter 2015 Results - Reports Record Revenues (Up 17.0%), Earnings Also Up
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Q2 2015 revenue of $158 million; 17% year-over-year growth
Vancouver, BC, August 7, 2015--(T-Net)--Sierra Wireless, Inc. (SWIR) (SW.TO) today reported results for its second quarter, ending June 30, 2015. All results are reported in U.S. dollars and are prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), except as otherwise indicated below.
“We delivered strong year-over-year growth in both revenue and profitability in the second quarter of 2015,” said Jason Cohenour, President and Chief Executive Officer. “During the quarter, we also strengthened our market leading position in device-to-cloud solutions for the Internet of Things with the purchase of Accel Networks and the announced acquisition of MobiquiThings. We remain focused on profitable organic growth and strategic acquisitions that enhance our market position and business model.”
Revenue for the second quarter of 2015 was $158.0 million, an increase of 17.0% compared to $135.0 million in the second quarter of 2014. Revenue from OEM Solutions was $138.2 million in the second quarter of 2015, up 18.5% compared to $116.6 million in the second quarter of 2014. Revenue from Enterprise Solutions was $19.8 million in the second quarter of 2015, up 7.6% compared to $18.4 million in the second quarter of 2014.
GAAP RESULTS
NON-GAAP RESULTS
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the second quarter of 2015 were $96.5 million, representing a decrease of $3.1 million, compared to the end of the first quarter of 2015. The decrease was primarily due to the payment of $9.3 million for the purchase of Accel Networks LLC, and capital expenditures, partially offset by cash generated from operations in the quarter.
We disclose non-GAAP financial measures as we believe they provide useful information on actual operating results and assist in comparisons from one period to another. Readers are cautioned that non-GAAP financial measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by U.S. GAAP and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies.
Non-GAAP results exclude the impact of stock-based compensation expense and related social taxes, acquisition costs, restructuring costs, integration costs, acquisition amortization, impairment, foreign exchange gains or losses on translation of balance sheet accounts, and certain tax adjustments.
Adjusted EBITDA as defined equates to earnings (loss) from operations plus stock-based compensation expense and related social taxes, acquisition costs, restructuring costs, integration costs, impairment, and amortization. The reconciliation between our GAAP and non-GAAP results is provided in the accompanying schedules.
Financial Guidance
In the third quarter of 2015, we expect revenue and gross margin percentage to be similar to the second quarter of 2015 and operating expenses to increase slightly compared to the second quarter of 2015. This guidance does not include any contribution from the announced acquisition of MobiquiThings. This results in the following non-GAAP guidance for the third quarter of 2015:
Q3 2015 Guidance |
Consolidated Non-GAAP |
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Revenue | $157.0 to $160.0 million | |
Earnings from operations | $9.5 to $11.0 million | |
Net earnings | $7.5 to $9.0 million | |
Earnings per share | $0.23 to $0.27 per share |
This non-GAAP guidance for the third quarter of 2015 reflects current business indicators and expectations. Inherent in this guidance are risk factors that are described in greater detail in our regulatory filings. Our actual results could differ materially from those presented above. All figures are approximations based on management's current beliefs and assumptions.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements and information in this press release are not based on historical facts and constitute forward-looking statements or forward-looking information within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Canadian securities laws (“forward-looking statements”) including statements and information relating to our financial guidance for the third quarter of 2015 and our fiscal year 2015, our business outlook for the short and longer term and statements regarding our strategy, plans and future operating performance. Forward-looking statements are provided to help you understand our views of our short and longer term plans, expectations and prospects. We caution you that forward-looking statements may not be appropriate for other purposes. We do not intend to update or revise our forward-looking statements unless we are required to do so by securities laws.
Forward-looking statements:
expected tax rates and foreign exchange rates.
About Sierra Wireless
Sierra Wireless (SWIR) (SW.TO) is building the Internet of Things with intelligent wireless solutions that empower organizations to innovate in the connected world. We offer the industry's most comprehensive portfolio of 2G, 3G and 4G embedded modules and gateways, seamlessly integrated with our secure cloud and connectivity services. OEMs and enterprises worldwide trust our innovative solutions to get their connected products and services to market faster. Sierra Wireless has more than 1000 employees globally and operates R&D centers in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.sierrawireless.com.
"AirPrime," "AirLink," and "AirVantage" are trademarks of Sierra Wireless. Other product or service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
SIERRA WIRELESS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE EARNINGS (LOSS)
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except where otherwise stated)
(unaudited)
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2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 157,965 | $ | 135,012 | $ | 308,371 | $ | 256,175 | ||||||||
Cost of goods sold | 107,018 | 91,691 | 208,588 | 174,257 | ||||||||||||
Gross margin | 50,947 | 43,321 | 99,783 | 81,918 | ||||||||||||
Expenses | ||||||||||||||||
Sales and marketing | 12,828 | 12,795 | 25,973 | 25,161 | ||||||||||||
Research and development | 18,402 | 20,021 | 37,494 | 40,038 | ||||||||||||
Administration | 11,092 | 9,680 | 21,512 | 19,013 | ||||||||||||
Restructuring | 711 | 987 | 711 | 987 | ||||||||||||
Acquisition and integration | 1,015 | 71 | 2,118 | 1,041 | ||||||||||||
Impairment | — | 3,756 | — | 3,756 | ||||||||||||
Amortization | 2,787 | 2,275 | 5,389 | 4,858 | ||||||||||||
46,835 | 49,585 | 93,197 | 94,854 | |||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) from operations | 4,112 | (6,264 | ) | 6,586 | (12,936 | ) | ||||||||||
Foreign exchange gain (loss) | 1,550 | (891 | ) | (10,343 | ) | (499 | ) | |||||||||
Other income | 13 | 265 | 118 | 291 | ||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) before income taxes | 5,675 | (6,890 | ) | (3,639 | ) | (13,144 | ) | |||||||||
Income tax expense (recovery) | 1,599 | 1,353 | 1,938 | (896 | ) | |||||||||||
Net earnings (loss) | $ | 4,076 | $ | (8,243 | ) | $ | (5,577 | ) | $ | (12,248 | ) | |||||
Other comprehensive income (loss): | ||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes of $nil | 4,568 | (64 | ) | 1,050 | (44 | ) | ||||||||||
Comprehensive earnings (loss) | $ | 8,644 | $ | (8,307 | ) | $ | (4,527 | ) | $ | (12,292 | ) | |||||
Net earnings (loss) per share (in dollars) | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.13 | $ | (0.26 | ) | $ | (0.17 | ) | $ | (0.39 | ) | |||||
Diluted | 0.12 |
(0.26 |
) | (0.17 | ) | (0.39 | ) | |||||||||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding (in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | 32,166 | 31,466 | 32,075 | 31,351 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 32,915 | 31,466 | 32,075 | 31,351 |
SIERRA WIRELESS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except where otherwise stated)
(unaudited)
June 30, 2015 | December 31, 2014 | |||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Current assets | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 96,474 | $ | 207,062 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,597 (December 31, 2014 - $2,275) | 128,675 | 106,799 | ||||||
Inventories | 26,217 | 17,445 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 4,776 | 4,779 | ||||||
Prepaids and other | 11,518 | 7,826 | ||||||
267,660 | 343,911 | |||||||
Property and equipment | 23,862 | 20,717 | ||||||
Intangible assets | 85,489 | 37,893 | ||||||
Goodwill | 147,998 | 103,966 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 3,560 | 3,898 | ||||||
Other assets | 8,755 | 4,979 | ||||||
$ | 537,324 | $ | 515,364 | |||||
Liabilities | ||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | 132,770 | $ | 128,196 | ||||
Deferred revenue and credits | 4,083 | 3,245 | ||||||
136,853 | 131,441 | |||||||
Long-term obligations | 36,655 | 26,608 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 6,489 | 453 | ||||||
179,997 | 158,502 | |||||||
Equity | ||||||||
Shareholders' equity | ||||||||
Common stock: no par value; unlimited shares authorized; issued and outstanding: 32,204,908 shares (December 31, 2014 - 31,868,541 shares) |
344,708 | 339,640 | ||||||
Preferred stock: no par value; unlimited shares authorized; issued and outstanding: nil shares |
— | — | ||||||
Treasury stock: at cost: 1,696 shares (December 31, 2014 - 342,645 shares) | (61 | ) | (6,236 | ) | ||||
Additional paid-in capital | 20,658 | 26,909 | ||||||
Retained earnings (deficit) | (3,063 | ) | 2,514 | |||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (4,915 | ) | (5,965 | ) | ||||
357,327 | 356,862 | |||||||
$ | 537,324 | $ | 515,364 |
SIERRA WIRELESS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)
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Six months ended
June 30, |
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2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||||||||
Cash flows provided by (used in): | ||||||||||||||||
Operating activities | ||||||||||||||||
Net earnings (loss) | $ | 4,076 | $ | (8,243 | ) | $ | (5,577 | ) | $ | (12,248 | ) | |||||
Items not requiring (providing) cash |
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Amortization | 4,452 | 5,937 | 9,583 | 12,420 | ||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | 2,437 | 2,326 | 4,734 | 4,577 | ||||||||||||
Deferred income taxes | — | (1 | ) | — | 2,965 | |||||||||||
Loss on disposal of property and equipment | 76 | 36 | 77 | 22 | ||||||||||||
Impairment | — | 3,756 | — | 3,756 | ||||||||||||
Unrealized foreign exchange loss |
— | 585 | 6,219 | 599 | ||||||||||||
Other | (15 | ) | (255 | ) | (45 | ) | (255 | ) | ||||||||
Changes in non-cash working capital |
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Accounts receivable | 1,432 | (3,069 | ) | (20,845 | ) | (2,209 | ) | |||||||||
Inventories | (6,642 | ) | (1,298 | ) | (9,236 | ) | (1,159 | ) | ||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other | (8,829 | ) | 3,349 | (7,188 | ) | 8,447 | ||||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 15,526 | 9,176 | 12,383 | (8,062 | ) | |||||||||||
Deferred revenue and credits | 425 | (434 | ) | 883 | (382 | ) | ||||||||||
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities | 12,938 | 11,865 | (9,012 | ) | 8,471 | |||||||||||
Investing activities | ||||||||||||||||
Additions to property and equipment |
(3,906 | ) | (2,212 | ) | (5,817 | ) | (3,642 | ) | ||||||||
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | — | — | — | 37 | ||||||||||||
Increase in intangible assets | (354 | ) | (558 | ) | (587 | ) | (1,085 | ) | ||||||||
Net proceeds from sale of AirCard business | — | 13,800 | — | 13,800 | ||||||||||||
Acquisition of In Motion Technology, net of cash acquired | — | 122 | — | (22,456 | ) | |||||||||||
Acquisition of Wireless Maingate, net of cash acquired | — | — | (88,449 | ) | — | |||||||||||
Acquisition of Accel Networks | (9,250 | ) | — | (9,250 | ) | — | ||||||||||
Net change in short-term investments | — | — | — | 2,470 | ||||||||||||
Increase in other assets | — | (542 | ) | — | (3,290 | ) | ||||||||||
Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities | (13,510 | ) | 10,610 | (104,103 | ) | (14,166 | ) | |||||||||
Financing activities | ||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common shares | 580 | 647 | 2,725 | 3,372 | ||||||||||||
Purchase of treasury shares for RSU distribution | (1,656 | ) | (5,955 | ) | (2,453 | ) | (5,955 | ) | ||||||||
Taxes paid related to net settlement of equity awards | (452 | ) | (173 | ) | (2,194 | ) | (674 | ) | ||||||||
Excess tax benefits from equity awards | 510 | — | 2,180 | — | ||||||||||||
Decrease in other long-term obligations | (70 | ) | (159 | ) | (144 | ) | (271 | ) | ||||||||
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities | (1,088 | ) | (5,640 | ) | 114 | (3,528 | ) | |||||||||
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (1,421 | ) | 244 | 2,413 | 225 | |||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, increase (decrease) in the period | (3,081 | ) | 17,079 | (110,588 | ) | (8,998 | ) | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 99,555 | 151,339 | 207,062 | 177,416 | ||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 96,474 | $ | 168,418 | $ | 96,474 | $ | 168,418 |
SIERRA WIRELESS, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS
(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except where otherwise stated) | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Q2 | Q1 | Total | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross margin - GAAP | $ | 50,947 | $ | 48,836 | $ | 178,979 | $ | 50,006 | $ | 47,055 | $ | 43,321 | $ | 38,597 | ||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation and related social taxes | 147 | 248 | 555 | 131 | 134 | 130 | 160 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Gross margin - Non-GAAP | $ | 51,094 | $ | 49,084 | $ | 179,534 | $ | 50,137 | $ | 47,189 | $ | 43,451 | $ | 38,757 | ||||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) from operations - GAAP | $ | 4,112 | $ | 2,474 | $ | (6,594 | ) | $ | 3,399 | $ | 2,943 | $ | (6,264 | ) | $ | (6,672 | ) | |||||||||||
Stock-based compensation and related social taxes | 2,858 | 2,600 | 10,464 | 2,432 | 2,402 | 2,326 | 3,304 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Acquisition and integration | 1,015 | 1,103 | 2,670 | 1,273 | 356 | 71 | 970 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring | 711 | — | 1,598 | 540 | 71 | 987 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Impairment | — | — | 3,756 | — | — | 3,756 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Acquisition related amortization | 2,029 | 2,669 | 10,900 | 2,389 | 2,609 | 2,784 | 3,118 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings from operations - Non-GAAP | $ | 10,725 | $ | 8,846 | $ | 22,794 | $ | 10,033 | $ | 8,381 | $ | 3,660 | $ | 720 | ||||||||||||||
Amortization (excluding acquisition related amortization) | 2,423 | 2,462 | 12,617 | 2,699 | 3,400 | 3,153 | 3,365 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 13,148 | $ | 11,308 | $ | 35,411 | $ | 12,732 | $ | 11,781 | $ | 6,813 | $ | 4,085 | ||||||||||||||
Net earnings (loss) - GAAP | $ | 4,076 | $ | (9,653 | ) | $ | (16,853 | ) | $ | (1,701 | ) | $ | (2,904 | ) | $ | (8,243 | ) | $ | (4,005 | ) | ||||||||
Stock-based compensation and related social taxes, restructuring, impairment, acquisition, integration, and acquisition related amortization, net of tax | 6,443 | 6,372 | 29,337 | 6,618 | 5,414 | 9,916 | 7,389 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign exchange loss (gain) | (1,581 | ) | 11,835 | 12,285 | 3,798 | 7,953 | 916 | (382 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Income tax adjustments | (301 | ) | (1,372 | ) | (4,921 | ) | 378 | (2,781 | ) | 1 | (2,519 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Net earnings - Non-GAAP | $ | 8,637 | $ | 7,182 | $ | 19,848 | $ | 9,093 | $ | 7,682 | $ | 2,590 | $ | 483 | ||||||||||||||
Diluted net earnings (loss) per share | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
GAAP - (in dollars) | $ | 0.12 | $ | (0.30 | ) | $ | (0.53 | ) | $ | (0.05 | ) | $ | (0.09 | ) | $ | (0.26 | ) | $ | (0.13 | ) | ||||||||
Non-GAAP - (in dollars) | $ | 0.26 | $ | 0.22 | $ | 0.63 | $ | 0.29 | $ | 0.24 | $ | 0.08 | $ | 0.02 |
Q2 2015 RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS
Acquisition Related Amortization | Acquisition, Integration & Restructuring | Stock-based Compensation & Related Social Taxes | Foreign Exchange Gain | Tax Adjustments | |||||||||||||||||
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except where otherwise stated) | GAAP | Non GAAP | |||||||||||||||||||
Q2 2015 | Q2 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue | 157,965 | 157,965 | |||||||||||||||||||
Cost of goods sold | 107,018 | 147 | 106,871 | ||||||||||||||||||
Gross margin | 50,947 | — | — | (147 | ) | — | — | 51,094 | |||||||||||||
GM% | 32.3 | % | 32.4 | % | |||||||||||||||||
Sales and marketing | 12,828 | 631 | 12,197 | ||||||||||||||||||
Research and development | 18,402 | 129 | 381 | 17,892 | |||||||||||||||||
Administration | 11,092 | 1,699 | 9,393 | ||||||||||||||||||
Acquisition and integration | 1,015 | 1,015 | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Restructuring | 711 | 711 | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Amortization | 2,787 | 1,900 | 887 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 46,835 | 2,029 | 1,726 | 2,711 | — | — | 40,369 | ||||||||||||||
Earnings from operations | 4,112 | (2,029 | ) | (1,726 | ) | (2,858 | ) | — | — | 10,725 | |||||||||||
Foreign exchange gain | 1,550 | 1,550 | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Other income | 13 | 13 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total other income | 1,563 | — | — | — | 1,550 | — | 13 | ||||||||||||||
Earnings before income taxes | 5,675 | (2,029 | ) | (1,726 | ) | (2,858 | ) | 1,550 | — | 10,738 | |||||||||||
Income tax expense | 1,599 | (170 | ) | (31 | ) | (301 | ) | 2,101 | |||||||||||||
Net earnings | 4,076 | (2,029 | ) | (1,556 | ) | (2,858 | ) | 1,581 | 301 | 8,637 | |||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share | 0.12 | 0.26 | |||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average diluted shares | 32,915 | 32,915 |
SIERRA WIRELESS, INC.
SEGMENTED RESULTS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except where otherwise stated) | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Q2 | Q1 | Total | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
OEM Solutions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 138,133 | $ | 133,040 | $ | 476,650 | $ | 129,580 | $ | 124,329 | $ | 116,579 | $ | 106,162 | ||||||||||||||
Cost of goods sold | 97,142 | 93,079 | 336,133 | 90,136 | 87,453 | 82,910 | 75,634 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Gross margin | $ | 40,991 | $ | 39,961 | $ | 140,517 | $ | 39,444 | $ | 36,876 | $ | 33,669 | $ | 30,528 | ||||||||||||||
Gross margin % | 29.7 | % | 30.0 | % | 29.5 | % | 30.4 | % | 29.7 | % | 28.9 | % | 28.8 | % | ||||||||||||||
Enterprise Solutions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 19,832 | $ | 17,366 | $ | 71,873 | $ | 19,498 | $ | 18,941 | $ | 18,433 | $ | 15,001 | ||||||||||||||
Cost of goods sold | 9,876 | 8,491 | 33,411 | 8,936 | 8,762 | 8,781 | 6,932 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Gross margin | $ | 9,956 | $ | 8,875 | $ | 38,462 | $ | 10,562 | $ | 10,179 | $ | 9,652 | $ | 8,069 | ||||||||||||||
Gross margin % | 50.2 | % | 51.1 | % | 53.5 | % | 54.2 | % | 53.7 | % | 52.4 | % | 53.8 | % |
Contact:
Media Contact:
Sierra Wireless, Inc.
Sharlene Myers, +1 604-232-1445
Manager, Global Public Relations
smyers@sierrawireless.com
Investor Contact:
David Climie, +1 604-231-1137
Vice President, Investor Relations
dclimie@sierrawireless.com
David G. McLennan, +1 604-231-1181
Chief Financial Officer
investor@sierrawireless.com
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