Cinedigm Corp. - FORM 8-K - EX-99.1 - PRESS RELEASE - August 11, 2011

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Exhibit 99.1
 
 
 
Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. Announces Strong First Quarter Financial and Operating Results
 
 
 Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA Increase 21% and 25%, Respectively
 
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
 
 
MORRISTOWN, NJ & LOS ANGELES, CA (August 11, 2011) Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. (NASDAQ: CIDM), the global leader in the digital cinema industry, reported strong financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2011. The Company also made significant operational progress with its strategic initiatives.
 
Total revenues in the first quarter were $23.5 million, representing a 21.4% increase from the prior year’s first quarter. The increased revenues are a result of continued growth in Phase 2 deployments, and significantly higher revenues from the Company’s Software and Services businesses.
 
The Company reported Adjusted EBITDA1 (defined below) of $13.2 million, an increase of 24.9% from the $10.5 million reported in the prior year’s first quarter. Adjusted EBITDA exclusive of Phase I/Phase II programs was $324,000, marking the third consecutive quarter of positive Adjusted EBITDA and a significant improvement as compared to the loss of $(470,000) reported in the prior year’s
 

 
 

1 Adjusted EBITDA is defined by the Company to be earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, other income (expense), net, stock-based compensation and non-recurring items.   Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation G, the Company has provided a reconciliation in the tables attached to this release of Adjusted EBITDA to U.S. GAAP net income (loss). The Company calculated and communicated Adjusted EBITDA in the tables because the Company's management believes it is of importance to investors and lenders by providing additional information with respect to the performance of its fundamental business activities.  The Company's calculation of Adjusted EBITDA may or may not be consistent with the calculation of this measure by other companies in the same industry. Investors should not view Adjusted EBITDA as an alternative to the U.S. GAAP operating measure of net income (loss). In addition, Adjusted EBITDA does not take into account changes in certain assets and liabilities as well as interest and income taxes that can affect cash flows.  Management does not intend the presentation of these non-GAAP measures to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. These non-GAAP measures should be read only in conjunction with the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

 
 
 
 
 

 
first quarter.  Net loss in the first quarter was $(6.4) million or $(0.20) per share, as compared to a loss of $(7.1) million or $(0.24) per share in the prior year period.
 
“We are pleased with our strong start to the year, which marks the achievement of several significant operational and financial milestones,” said Chris McGurk, Chairman and CEO of Cinedigm. “Since early 2011, we have recalibrated the company’s focus, directing our resources to areas where we can most effectively leverage the capabilities of the digital cinema platform and be a market leader, specifically in software and content marketing and distribution.  Our strong first quarter performance clearly indicates that our efforts are paying off strategically, operationally and financially.”
 
Adam M. Mizel, Chief Strategy and Financial Officer, commented, “From a financial perspective, Cinedigm had a very solid first quarter.  Our core businesses continued to expand and benefit from the positive operating leverage inherent in our business model, as evidenced by an almost $800,000 improvement in Adjusted EBITDA excluding our deployment subsidiaries.   In addition, during the quarter, 634 new Cinedigm Phase II digital systems were deployed, resulting in 2,829 Phase II digital systems deployed at the end of this quarter.  We also enter the back half of the year with a strong deployment backlog of 2,625 systems to be installed. Importantly, we expect continued strong financial results as exhibitors accelerate digital conversions in advance of the late 2012 installation deadline to benefit from the virtual print fee program.
 
“As we have consistently noted, each one thousand screens deployed will add $2.0-$2.5 million of non-deployment EBITDA in the first twelve months through service fees and software license and maintenance fees,” Mr. Mizel continued. “In addition, subsequent to the quarter end Cinedigm announced the completion of a $6.9 million private placement of common stock, with proceeds intended for general working capital and to pursue strategic opportunities in our
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
content and software businesses. Finally, we were pleased to recently announce our intent to sell our non-core feature and trailer delivery business to Technicolor and form a strategic software partnership.”
 
“Our entire management team is devoted to furthering Cinedigm’s growth and profitability, with the ultimate objective of maximizing shareholder value,” Mr. McGurk concluded. “We are pleased with the excellent start of the year and will continue to focus on the rapid deployment of digital cinema systems, the development of both exhibitor and distributor software solutions, as well as the expansion of our content marketing and distribution business, both through organic growth as well as accretive external opportunities.”
 
About Cinedigm
 
Cinedigm is a leader in providing the services, experience, technology and content critical to transforming movie theatres into digital and networked entertainment centers. The Company partners with Hollywood movie studios, independent movie distributors, and exhibitors to bring movies in digital cinema format to audiences across the country. Cinedigm's digital cinema deployment organization, software, satellite and hard drive digital movie delivery network; pre-show in-theatre advertising services; and marketing and distribution platform for alternative content such as CineLive® 3D and 2D sports and concerts, thematic programming and independent movies is a cornerstone of the digital cinema transformation. Cinedigm™ and Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp™ are trademarks of Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp. www.cinedigm.com [CIDM-E]
 

 
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CONTACT
Maggie Begley/Maggie@mbcprinc.com/310-301-1785

 
 
 
 
 

CINEDIGM DIGITAL CINEMA CORP.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except for share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
   
For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
   
2011
  
2010
Revenues
  
$
23,500
    
$
19,350
  
Costs and Expenses:
        
Direct operating (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown below)
  
5,672
    
4,939
  
Selling, general and administrative
  
5,200
    
5,476
  
Provision for doubtful accounts
  
88
    
104
  
Research and development
  
65
    
65
  
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment
  
9,492
    
8,161
  
Amortization of intangible assets
  
726
    
721
  
Total operating expenses
  
21,243
    
19,466
  
Income (loss) from operations
  
2,257
    
(116
)
             
    Interest income
  
51
    
67
  
Interest expense
  
(7,384
)
  
(6,831
)
Loss on extinguishment of note payable
  
—
    
(4,448
)
Other income (expense), net
  
42
    
(151
)
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps
  
(787
)
  
(458
)
Change in fair value of warrant liability
  
—
    
5,033
  
Net loss from continuing operations
  
(5,821
)
  
(6,904
)
             
Loss from discontinued operations
  
(572
)
  
(155
)
Net loss
  
(6,393
)
  
(7,059
)
Preferred stock dividends
  
(89
)
  
(100
)
Net loss attributable to common stockholders
  
$
(6,482
)
  
$
(7,159
)
Net loss per Class A and Class B common share - basic and diluted
        
Loss from continuing operations
  
$
(0.18
)
  
$
(0.23
)
Loss from discontinued operations
  
(0.02
)
  
(0.01
)
   
$
(0.20
)
  
$
(0.24
)
Weighted average number of Class A and Class B common shares outstanding: Basic and diluted
  
32,632,563
    
29,421,168
  

 
 
 
 
 

Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp.
Adjusted EBITDA (as defined)
Reconciliation to GAAP Net Income
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
   
For the Three Months Ended
June 30,
   
2011
  
2010
Net loss from continuing operations
  
$
(5,821
)
  
$
(6,904
)
Add Back:
        
Amortization of software development
  
212
    
175
  
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment
  
9,492
    
8,161
  
Amortization of intangible assets
  
726
    
721
  
Interest income
  
(51
)
  
(67
)
Interest expense
  
7,384
    
6,831
  
Loss on extinguishment of note payable
  
—
    
4,448
  
Other expense, net
  
(42
)
  
151
  
Change in fair value of interest rate swaps
  
787
    
458
  
Change in fair value of warrants
  
—
    
(5,033
)
Stock-based compensation
  
480
    
690
  
    Non-recurring CEO transition expenses
  
—
    
912
  
Adjusted EBITDA
  
$
13,167
    
$
10,543
  
         
Adjustments related to the Phase I and Phase II Deployments:
        
Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment
  
(8,772
)
  
(7,465
)
Amortization of intangible assets
  
(13
)
  
(12
)
    Income from operations
  
(5,425
)
  
(4,558
)
Intersegment services fees earned (1)
  
1,367
    
1,022
  
Adjusted EBITDA from non-deployment Phase I and Phase II businesses
  
$
324
    
$
(470
)

(1) Intersegment revenues of the Services segment represent service fees earned from the Phase I and Phase II Deployments.
 

 

 
 
 
 

CINEDIGM DIGITAL CINEMA CORP.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except for share data)

 
June 30, 2011
  
March 31, 2011
ASSETS
(Unaudited)
    
Current assets
      
Cash and cash equivalents
$
11,443
  
$
10,748
  
Restricted available-for-sale investments
4,987
  
6,480
  
Accounts receivable, net
22,125
  
19,701
  
Deferred costs, current portion
2,677
  
2,720
  
Unbilled revenue, current portion
6,488
  
6,939
  
Prepaid and other current assets
1,319
  
1,179
  
Note receivable, current portion
587
  
445
  
Assets held for sale
—
  
4,593
  
Total current assets
49,626
  
52,805
  
         
Restricted cash
5,753
  
5,751
  
Security deposits
217
  
178
  
Property and equipment, net
222,513
  
224,496
  
Intangible assets, net
4,157
  
4,873
  
Capitalized software costs, net
3,627
  
3,767
  
Goodwill
5,874
  
5,874
  
Deferred costs, net of current portion
7,177
  
7,570
  
Unbilled revenue, net of current portion
754
  
834
  
Note receivable, net of current portion
1,136
  
1,296
  
Accounts receivable, net of current portion
67
  
44
  
Total assets
$
300,901
  
$
307,488
  

 
 
 
 
 

CINEDIGM DIGITAL CINEMA CORP.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except for share data)
(continued) 

   
June 30, 2011
  
March 31, 2011
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  
(Unaudited)
    
Current liabilities
        
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
  
$
10,535
    
$
10,232
  
Current portion of notes payable, non-recourse
  
30,308
    
28,483
  
Current portion of notes payable
  
97
    
142
  
Current portion of capital leases
  
197
    
43
  
Current portion of deferred revenue
  
7,074
    
6,687
  
Current portion of customer security deposits
  
60
    
60
  
Liabilities as part of held for sale assets
  
—
    
6,022
  
Total current liabilities
  
48,271
    
51,669
  
Notes payable, non-recourse, net of current portion
  
158,113
    
164,071
  
Notes payable, net of current portion
  
80,414
    
78,175
  
Capital leases, net of current portion
  
5,411
    
18
  
Interest rate swaps
  
2,759
    
1,971
  
Deferred revenue, net of current portion
  
9,808
    
9,788
  
Customer security deposits, net of current portion
  
9
    
9
  
Total liabilities
  
304,785
    
305,701
  
Commitments and contingencies
        
Stockholders’ Equity
        
Preferred stock, 15,000,000 shares authorized;
Series A 10% - $0.001 par value per share; 20 shares authorized; 7 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2011 and March 31, 2011, respectively. Liquidation preference $3,559
  
3,277
    
3,250
  
Class A common stock, $0.001 par value per share; 75,000,000 shares authorized; 32,843,393 and 32,320,287 shares issued and 32,791,953 and 32,268,847 shares outstanding at June 30, 2011 and March 31, 2010, respectively
  
33
    
32
  
Class B common stock, $0.001 par value per share; 15,000,000 shares authorized; 25,000 shares issued and outstanding, at June 30, 2011 and March 31, 2011, respectively
  
—
    
—
  
Additional paid-in capital
  
197,129
    
196,420
  
Treasury stock, at cost; 51,440 Class A shares
  
(172
)
  
(172
)
Accumulated deficit
  
(204,130
)
  
(197,648
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
  
(21
)
  
(95
)
Total stockholders’ equity
  
(3,884
)
  
1,787
  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  
$
300,901
    
$
307,488
  
 

 

 
 
 

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