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Sierra Wireless Reports First Quarter Results
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Vancouver, BC, May 6, 2016--(T-Net)--Sierra Wireless, Inc. (SWIR) (SW.TO) today reported results for its first quarter ending March 31, 2016. 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.
“Revenue and non-GAAP earnings in the first quarter were slightly better than expected, and we continue to expect our business to gain strength over the course of the year as new customer programs move into production and we introduce new leading-edge IoT products and solutions,” said Jason Cohenour, President and CEO.
Revenue for the first quarter of 2016 was $142.8 million, a decrease of 5.1% compared to $150.4 million in the first quarter of 2015. Revenue from OEM Solutions was $120.9 million in the first quarter of 2016, down 9.1% compared to $133.0 million in the first quarter of 2015. Revenue from Enterprise Solutions was $15.0 million in the first quarter of 2016, up 9.0% compared to $13.8 million in the first quarter of 2015. Revenue from Cloud and Connectivity Services was $6.9 million in the first quarter of 2016, up 92.0% compared to $3.6 million in the first quarter of 2015.
Our gross margin in the first quarter of 2016 was 32.8%, compared to 32.5% in the same period of 2015. During the quarter, we received $2.3 million from a legal settlement with a supplier related to a quality issue with a component used in some of our gateway products. The settlement resulted in favorable impacts of $1.9 million in cost of goods sold and $0.4 million in administration expense.
GAAP RESULTS
NON-GAAP RESULTS
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the first quarter of 2016 were $86.1 million, representing a decrease of $7.8 million compared to the end of the fourth quarter of 2015. Cash generated from operations during the first quarter was $7.6 million.
During the quarter, we received approval from the TSX of our Notice of Intention to make a Normal Course Issuer Bid and utilized $6.1 million to repurchase and cancel 549,583 shares. We also used $4.2 million to purchase shares for our Restricted Share Unit long term incentive plan.
We disclose non-GAAP financial measures as we believe they provide useful information on actual operating performance 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-related 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-related 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
For the second quarter of 2016, we expect revenue to be in the range of $150 million to $160 million and non-GAAP earnings per share to be in the range of $0.09 to $0.17. For the full year 2016 we expect revenue to be in the range of $630 million to $670 million and non-GAAP earnings per share to be in the range of $0.60 to $0.90, which remains unchanged from the guidance that we provided on February 4, 2016.
This non-GAAP guidance for 2016 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 second quarter of 2016 and our fiscal year 2016, our business outlook for the short and longer term, 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.
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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 1,000 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)
Three months ended March 31, | |||||||
2016 | 2015 | ||||||
Revenue | $ | 142,797 | $ | 150,406 | |||
Cost of goods sold | 95,982 | 101,570 | |||||
Gross margin | 46,815 | 48,836 | |||||
Expenses | |||||||
Sales and marketing | 15,629 | 13,145 | |||||
Research and development | 18,778 | 19,092 | |||||
Administration | 9,527 | 10,420 | |||||
Acquisition-related and integration | 374 | 1,103 | |||||
Amortization | 3,762 | 2,602 | |||||
48,070 | 46,362 | ||||||
Earnings (loss) from operations |
(1,255) |
2,474 | |||||
Foreign exchange gain (loss) | 2,292 | (11,893 | ) | ||||
Other income | 26 | 105 | |||||
Earnings (loss) before income taxes | 1,063 | (9,314 | ) | ||||
Income tax expense | 345 | 339 | |||||
Net earnings (loss) | $ | 718 | $ | (9,653 | ) | ||
Other comprehensive income (loss): | |||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of taxes of $nil | 5,132 | (3,518 | ) | ||||
Comprehensive earnings (loss) | $ | 5,850 | $ | (13,171 | ) | ||
Net earnings (loss) per share (in dollars) | |||||||
Basic | 0.02 | (0.30 | ) | ||||
Diluted | 0.02 | (0.30 | ) | ||||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding (in thousands) | |||||||
Basic | 32,156 | 31,983 | |||||
Diluted | 32,500 | 31,983 |
SIERRA WIRELESS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, except where otherwise stated)
(unaudited)
March 31, 2016 | December 31, 2015 | |||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Current assets | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 86,120 | $ | 93,936 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,129 (December 31, 2015 - $2,088) | 118,357 | 116,246 | ||||||
Inventories | 26,529 | 32,829 | ||||||
Prepaids and other | 12,856 | 14,179 | ||||||
243,862 | 257,190 | |||||||
Property and equipment | 29,746 | 28,947 | ||||||
Intangible assets | 84,363 | 84,250 | ||||||
Goodwill | 160,998 | 156,488 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 15,118 | 14,865 | ||||||
Other assets | 5,351 | 4,592 | ||||||
$ | 539,438 | $ | 546,332 | |||||
Liabilities | ||||||||
Current liabilities | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | 122,732 | $ | 128,537 | ||||
Deferred revenue and credits | 3,127 | 3,479 | ||||||
125,859 | 132,016 | |||||||
Long-term obligations | 45,440 | 44,353 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | 12,140 | 11,667 | ||||||
183,439 | 188,036 | |||||||
Equity | ||||||||
Shareholders' equity | ||||||||
Common stock: no par value; unlimited shares authorized; issued and outstanding: 31,906,036 shares (December 31, 2015 - 32,337,201 shares) |
342,444 | 346,453 | ||||||
Preferred stock: no par value; unlimited shares authorized;
issued and outstanding: nil shares |
— | — | ||||||
Treasury stock: at cost: 393,110 shares (December 31, 2015 - 240,613 shares) | (5,671 | ) | (4,017 | ) | ||||
Additional paid-in capital | 21,759 | 23,998 | ||||||
Retained earnings (deficit) | 313 | (160 | ) | |||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (2,846 | ) | (7,978 | ) | ||||
355,999 | 358,296 | |||||||
$ | 539,438 | $ | 546,332 |
SIERRA WIRELESS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars)
(unaudited)
Three months ended March 31, | ||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||
Cash flows provided by (used in): | ||||||
Operating activities | ||||||
Net earnings (loss) | $ | 718 | $ |
(9,653) |
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Items not requiring (providing) cash | ||||||
Amortization | 5,568 | 5,131 | ||||
Stock-based compensation | 2,035 | 2,297 | ||||
Other | 4 | 6,190 | ||||
Changes in non-cash working capital | ||||||
Accounts receivable |
(434) |
(22,277) |
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Inventories | 7,080 |
(2,594) |
||||
Prepaid expenses and other | 771 | 1,641 | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
(7,868) |
(3,143) |
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Deferred revenue and credits |
(274) |
458 | ||||
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities | 7,600 |
(21,950) |
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Investing activities | ||||||
Additions to property and equipment |
(2,843) |
(1,911) |
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Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | 3 | — | ||||
Increase in intangible assets |
(295) |
(233) |
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Acquisition of Wireless Maingate AB, net of cash acquired | — |
(88,449) |
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Cash flows used in investing activities |
(3,135) |
(90,593) |
||||
Financing activities | ||||||
Issuance of common shares | 528 | 2,145 | ||||
Repurchase of common shares for cancellation |
(6,144) |
— | ||||
Purchase of treasury shares for RSU distribution |
(4,214) |
(797) |
||||
Taxes paid related to net settlement of equity awards |
(352) |
(1,742) |
||||
Excess tax benefits from equity awards |
— |
1,670 |
||||
Decrease in other long-term obligations |
(63) |
(74) |
||||
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities |
(10,245) |
1,202 | ||||
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
(2,036) |
3,834 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents, decrease in the period |
(7,816) |
(107,507) |
||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 93,936 | 207,062 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 86,120 | $ | 99,555 |
SIERRA WIRELESS, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS BY QUARTER
2016 | 2015 | ||||||||||||||
(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except where otherwise stated) |
Q1 | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | ||||||||||
Gross margin - GAAP | $ | 46,815 | $ | 45,063 | $ | 49,009 | $ | 50,947 | $ | 48,836 | |||||
Stock-based compensation and related social taxes | 106 | 106 | 146 | 147 | 248 | ||||||||||
Gross margin - Non-GAAP | $ | 46,921 | $ | 45,169 | $ | 49,155 | $ | 51,094 | $ | 49,084 | |||||
Earnings (loss) from operations - GAAP | $ |
(1,255) |
$ |
(674) |
$ | 4,202 | $ | 4,112 | $ | 2,474 | |||||
Stock-based compensation and related social taxes | 1,993 | 1,670 | 2,557 | 2,858 | 2,600 | ||||||||||
Acquisition-related and integration | 374 |
(616) |
443 | 1,015 | 1,103 | ||||||||||
Restructuring | — | 201 |
39 |
711 | — | ||||||||||
Acquisition related amortization | 2,530 | 2,734 | 2,234 | 2,029 | 2,669 | ||||||||||
Earnings from operations - Non-GAAP | $ | 3,642 | $ | 3,315 | $ | 9,475 | $ | 10,725 | $ | 8,846 | |||||
Amortization (excluding acquisition related amortization) | 3,038 | 3,030 | 2,635 | 2,423 | 2,462 | ||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 6,680 | $ | 6,345 | $ | 12,110 | $ | 13,148 | $ | 11,308 | |||||
Net earnings (loss) - GAAP | $ | 718 | $ |
(383) |
$ | 3,286 | $ | 4,076 | $ |
(9,653) |
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Stock-based compensation and related social taxes, |
4,893 | 4,016 | 5,232 | 6,443 | 6,372 | ||||||||||
Unrealized foreign exchange loss (gain) |
(2,292) |
1,393 |
(51) |
(1,581) |
11,835 | ||||||||||
Income tax adjustments |
(698) |
(2,490) |
(1,048) |
(301) |
(1,372) |
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Net earnings - Non-GAAP | $ | 2,621 | $ | 2,536 | $ | 7,419 | $ | 8,637 | $ | 7,182 | |||||
Diluted earnings (loss) per share | |||||||||||||||
GAAP - (in dollars) | $ | 0.02 | $ |
(0.01) |
$ | 0.10 | $ | 0.12 | $ |
(0.30) |
|||||
Non-GAAP - (in dollars) | $ | 0.08 | $ | 0.08 | $ | 0.23 | $ | 0.26 | $ | 0.22 |
Q1 2016 RECONCILIATION OF GAAP AND NON-GAAP RESULTS
Acquisition |
Acquisition- |
Stock-based |
Foreign |
Tax |
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(In thousands of U.S. dollars, |
GAAP | Non GAAP | |||||||||||||||||||
Q1 2016 | Q1 2016 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue | 142,797 | 142,797 | |||||||||||||||||||
Cost of goods sold | 95,982 | 106 | 95,876 | ||||||||||||||||||
Gross margin | 46,815 | — | — | (106 | ) | — | — | 46,921 | |||||||||||||
GM% | 32.8 | % | 32.9 | % | |||||||||||||||||
Sales and marketing | 15,629 | 403 | 15,226 | ||||||||||||||||||
Research and development | 18,778 | 113 | 358 | 18,307 | |||||||||||||||||
Administration | 9,527 | 1,126 | 8,401 | ||||||||||||||||||
Acquisition-related and integration | 374 | 374 | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Amortization | 3,762 | 2,417 | 1,345 | ||||||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 48,070 | 2,530 | 374 | 1,887 | — | — | 43,279 | ||||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) from operations | (1,255 | ) | (2,530 | ) | (374 | ) | (1,993 | ) | — | — | 3,642 | ||||||||||
Foreign exchange gain | 2,292 | 2,292 | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Other income | 26 | 26 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total other income | 2,318 | — | — | — | 2,292 | — | 26 | ||||||||||||||
Earnings before income taxes | 1,063 | (2,530 | ) | (374 | ) | (1,993 | ) | 2,292 | — | 3,668 | |||||||||||
Income tax expense | 345 | (4 | ) | (698 | ) | 1,047 | |||||||||||||||
Net earnings | 718 | (2,530 | ) | (370 | ) | (1,993 | ) | 2,292 | 698 | 2,621 | |||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share | 0.02 | 0.08 | |||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average diluted shares | 32,500 | 32,500 |
SIERRA WIRELESS, INC.
SEGMENTED RESULTS
(In thousands of U.S. dollars, |
2016 | 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Q1 | Total | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | |||||||||||||||||||
OEM Solutions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 120,874 | $ | 523,366 | $ | 121,540 | $ | 130,653 | $ | 138,133 | $ | 133,040 | ||||||||||||
Gross margin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
- GAAP | $ | 34,290 | $ | 151,807 | $ | 33,416 | $ | 37,440 | $ | 40,990 | $ | 39,961 | ||||||||||||
- Non-GAAP | $ | 34,380 | $ | 152,368 | $ | 33,506 | $ | 37,563 | $ | 41,119 | $ | 40,180 | ||||||||||||
Gross margin % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
- GAAP | 28.4 | % | 29.0 | % | 27.5 | % | 28.7 | % | 29.7 | % | 30.0 | % | ||||||||||||
- Non-GAAP | 28.4 | % | 29.1 | % | 27.6 | % | 28.8 | % | 29.8 | % | 30.2 | % | ||||||||||||
Enterprise Solutions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 14,995 | $ | 63,072 | $ | 16,506 | $ | 17,734 | $ | 15,074 | $ | 13,758 | ||||||||||||
Gross margin(1) |
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- GAAP | $ | 9,752 | $ | 33,127 | $ | 8,837 | $ | 8,911 | $ | 7,917 | $ | 7,462 | ||||||||||||
- Non-GAAP | $ | 9,763 | $ | 33,192 | $ | 8,848 | $ | 8,928 | $ | 7,930 | $ | 7,486 | ||||||||||||
Gross margin %(1) |
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- GAAP | 65.0 | % | 52.5 | % | 53.5 | % | 50.2 | % | 52.5 | % | 54.2 | % | ||||||||||||
- Non-GAAP | 65.1 | % | 52.6 | % | 53.6 | % | 50.3 | % | 52.6 | % | 54.4 | % | ||||||||||||
Cloud and Connectivity Services | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 6,928 | $ | 21,360 | $ | 6,800 | $ | 6,194 | $ | 4,758 | $ | 3,608 | ||||||||||||
Gross margin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
- GAAP | $ | 2,773 | $ | 8,921 | $ | 2,810 | $ | 2,658 | $ | 2,040 | $ | 1,413 | ||||||||||||
- Non-GAAP | $ | 2,778 | $ | 8,942 | $ | 2,815 | $ | 2,664 | $ | 2,045 | $ | 1,418 | ||||||||||||
Gross margin % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
- GAAP | 40.0 | % | 41.8 | % | 41.3 | % | 42.9 | % | 42.9 | % | 39.2 | % | ||||||||||||
- Non-GAAP | 40.1 | % | 41.9 | % | 41.4 | % | 43.0 | % | 43.0 | % | 39.3 | % | ||||||||||||
(1) Q1 2016 Enterprise Solutions results include a $1.9 million recovery from a legal settlement with a supplier related to a quality issue with a component used in some of our gateway products. Excluding this recovery, GAAP and Non-GAAP gross margin percentage would have been 52.4% and 52.5%, respectively. |
Contact:
Investor and Media Contact:
Sierra Wireless
David Climie, +1-604-231-1137
Vice President, Investor Relations
dclimie@sierrawireless.com
Investor Contact:
David G. McLennan, +1-604-231-1181
Chief Financial Officer
investor@sierrawireless.com
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