UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 

Form 8-K
 
 

Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 8, 2012
 
 

Dot Hill Systems Corp.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Delaware
 
1-13317
 
13-3460176
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 
(Commission
File Number)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
 
1351 S. Sunset Street, Longmont, CO
 
80501
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (303) 845-3200
Not applicable.
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
 
 

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Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On August 8, 2012, we announced earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012 in the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
The information in this Item 2.02 is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. The information in this Item 2.02 shall not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
 
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d)
Exhibits.
 
 
 
 
Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
 
99.1
 
Press Release of Dot Hill Systems Corp. dated August 8, 2012.











SIGNATURE
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 hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
 
DOT HILL SYSTEMS CORP.
 
 
By:
 
/s/ Hanif I. Jamal
 
 
Hanif I. Jamal
 
 
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
Date: August 8, 2012







Exhibit Index
 
 
 
 
Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
 
99.1
 
Press Release of Dot Hill Systems Corp. dated August 8, 2012.




Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Hanif Jamal
Chief Financial Officer
Tel: 303-845-3377
Email: investors@dothill.com

Jodi Bochert
Investor Relations
Tel: 303-845-3469
Email: investors@dothill.com

Peter Seltzberg
Hayden IR
Tel: 646-415-8972
Email: peter@haydenir.com


Dot Hill Reports Second Quarter 2012 Results
Company announces that it has signed contracts with multiple new OEM's for its new midrange products and plans a launch event on August 22, 2012

LONGMONT, Colo. -August 8, 2012 - Dot Hill Systems Corp. (NASDAQ:HILL), a leading provider of SAN storage solutions, today announced financial results for the second quarter 2012, the period ended June 30, 2012.
Operational Highlights:
The Company announced that it had signed contracts with a number of new OEM's including Harris Broadcast Communications for its forthcoming midrange products.
The Company will be hosting a midrange product launch on August 22, 2012.
The Company's non-HP OEM business grew 67% in the first half of 2012 compared to the first half of 2011.
The Company's branded Channels business grew almost 60% in the first half of 2012 compared to the first half of 2011.
“At the beginning of 2012, when I outlined our game plan, I stated that we were winding down the UVS business in order to focus our investments on core storage opportunities that could result in strong revenue growth in 2013,” stated Dana Kammersgard, president and chief executive officer, Dot Hill Systems. “The early indicators of results from these investments give me greater confidence today that we will indeed start to see tangible returns on our investments beginning in 2013 and that our growth will likely come from our forthcoming midrange products, from new OEM prospects, from competitive consolidation and from continued channel sales traction. Despite the weak economic outlook for the rest of 2012 and potentially into 2013, we continue to expect that these same company specific catalysts will enable us to grow faster than the data storage industry as a whole.”
Financial Highlights:

Second quarter 2012 non-GAAP revenue of $47.7 million compared to $54.6 million in the first quarter of 2012, $52.5 million in the second quarter of 2011 and a guidance range of $48 million to $52 million established in May 2012. The Company stated that they had expected a sequential decline in revenue in the



second quarter of 2012 due to a first quarter 2012 spike in demand from an OEM partner in the 4G LTE space from whom they recognized revenue of $10.4 million in the first quarter of 2012 compared to revenue of $3.3 million in the second quarter of 2012.
Second quarter 2012 non-GAAP gross margin of 27.4% compared to 29.3% in the prior quarter and compared to 26.1% in the second quarter of 2011.
Second quarter 2012 non-GAAP EPS of $(0.03) compared to $0.03 in the prior quarter, $0.03 in the second quarter of 2011 and a guidance range of $(0.03) to $0.01 established in May 2012.
First half 2012 non-GAAP revenue of $102.3 million compared to $101.0 million for the first half of 2011.
First half 2012 non-GAAP gross margin of 28.4% compared to 25.8% for the first half of 2011.
First half 2012 non-GAAP EPS of $0.00 compared to $0.05 for the first half of 2011.
Cash and cash equivalents of $40.5 million as of June 30, 2012 compared to $41.4 million as of March 31, 2012.
Second Quarter 2012 GAAP Financial Detail:
The Company recognized GAAP net revenue of $47.8 million for the second quarter of 2012, compared to $53.2 million for the second quarter of 2011 and $54.7 million for the first quarter of 2012.
GAAP gross margin for the second quarter of 2012 was 22.9%, compared to 24.8% for the second quarter of 2011 and 27.7% for the first quarter of 2012. The decline in gross margin relative to the first quarter of 2012 was due to impairing assets associated with winding down the company's UVS business, lower revenues and thus margin to cover fixed supply chain costs and increased costs associated with service inventory.
GAAP operating expenses for the second quarter of 2012 were $15.6 million, as compared to $15.1 million for the second quarter of 2011 and $17.1 million in the first quarter of 2012. GAAP net loss for the second quarter of 2012 was $5.0 million, or $(0.09) per share, as compared to a net loss of $1.9 million, or $(0.04) per share, for the second quarter of 2011, and net loss of $1.9 million, or $(0.03) per share, for the first quarter of 2012.
Second Quarter 2012 Non-GAAP Financial Detail:
The company recognized non-GAAP net revenue of $47.7 million for the second quarter of 2012, compared to $52.5 million for the second quarter of 2011 and $54.6 million for the first quarter of 2012.
Non-GAAP gross margin was 27.4% for the second quarter of 2012, compared to 26.1% for the second quarter of 2011 and 29.3% for the first quarter of 2012. Total non-GAAP operating expenses for the second quarter of 2012 were $14.6 million, as compared to $12.0 million for the second quarter of 2011 and $14.2 million for the first quarter of 2012.
Non-GAAP net loss for the second quarter of 2012 was $1.9 million, or $(0.03) per share, as compared to a second quarter 2011 non-GAAP net income of $1.6 million, or $0.03 per share, and first quarter 2012 non-GAAP net income of $1.9 million, or $0.03 per share. Non-GAAP EBITDA for the second quarter of 2012 was negative $0.9 million compared to positive $2.2 million for the second quarter of 2011 and positive $2.3 million for the first quarter of 2012.
Balance Sheet:
The Company exited the second quarter of 2012 with cash and cash equivalents of $40.5 million compared to $46.5 million at the end of June 2011 and $41.4 million at the end of March 31, 2012.
Third Quarter 2012 and 2012 Outlook:
The Company reiterated that it expected a weak economic environment in the second half of 2012 and into 2013 that could potentially subdue growth for companies in the IT space at large and also in the storage markets.
The Company is targeting third quarter 2012 non-GAAP net revenue in the range of $48 million to $53 million and a non-GAAP EPS in the range of $(0.04) per share to $0.01 per share in part as a result of continued investments in the launch preparations for new OEM customers. In addition, the Company updated its 2012 outlook established in March 2012 of non-GAAP net revenue of $205 million to $225 million and non-GAAP EPS of $0.02 to $0.08 to non-GAAP net revenue of $205 million to $215 million and non-GAAP EPS of $(0.02) to $0.04.




“While 2013 is starting to look quite exciting for us, given the economic outlook it is still too early to provide more granularity. We will, however, provide you with more details on December 10th at our Analyst Day,” stated Hanif Jamal, chief financial officer, Dot Hill Systems. “We certainly expect good growth fueled by several company specific factors and given the operating leverage characteristics of our business model we expect this to give us a clear path to consistent non-GAAP profits.”

Conference Call Information:
Dot Hill's second quarter 2012 financial results conference call is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. ET. Please join us for a live audio webcast at www.dothill.com in the Investor Relations section. If you prefer to join via telephone, please dial 877-303-3196 (U.S.) or 408-427-3864 (International) at least five minutes prior to the start of the call. A replay of the webcast is scheduled to be available for one week on the Dot Hill web site following the conference call. For a telephone replay, dial 855-859-2056 (U.S.) or 404-537-3406 (International) and enter conference ID#11841938.
About Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company's non-GAAP financial measures exclude the impact of stock-based compensation expense, intangible asset amortization, legal settlements and associated expenses, restructuring and severance charges, charges or credits for contingent consideration adjustments, charges for impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets, contra-revenue charges from the extension of customer warrants, specific and significant warranty claims arising from a supplier's defective products, the impact of the company's now exited AssuredUVS business and the effects of foreign currency gains or losses. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information to both management and investors that is indicative of the Company's core operating results and facilitates comparison of operating results across reporting periods. The Company used these non-GAAP measures when evaluating its financial results as well as for internal resource management, planning and forecasting purposes. These non-GAAP measures should not be viewed in isolation from or as a substitute for the Company's financial results in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures is attached to this press release.
About Dot Hill
Delivering innovative technology and global support, Dot Hill empowers the OEM and channels community to bring unique storage solutions to market, quickly, easily and cost-effectively. Offering high performance and industry-leading uptime, Dot Hill's RAID technology is the foundation for best-in-class storage solutions offering enterprise-class security, availability and data protection. The Company's products are in use today by the world's leading service and equipment providers, common carriers and advanced technology and telecommunications companies, as well as government agencies and small and medium enterprise customers. Dot Hill solutions are certified to meet rigorous industry standards and military specifications, as well as RoHS and WEEE international environmental standards. Headquartered in Longmont, Colorado, Dot Hill has offices and/or representatives in China, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, Singapore and the United States. For more information, visit us at http://www.dothill.com.

Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such statements include statements regarding Dot Hill's projected financial results for the third quarter of and full year of 2012 and thereafter, and Dot Hill's ability to achieve profitability. The risks that contribute to the uncertain nature of the forward-looking statements include, among other things: the risk that actual financial results for the third quarter and full year of 2012 may be different from the financial guidance provided in this press release; the risks associated with macroeconomic factors that are outside of Dot Hill's control; the fact that no Dot Hill customer agreements provide for mandatory minimum purchase requirements; the risk that one or more of Dot Hill's OEM or other customers may cancel or reduce orders, not order as forecasted or terminate their agreements with Dot Hill; the risk that Dot Hill's new products may not prove to be popular; the risk that one or more of Dot Hill's suppliers or subcontractors may fail to perform or may terminate their agreements with Dot Hill; the risk that Dot Hill may have



difficulties integrating the business acquired from Cloverleaf Communications, Inc.; the risk that sales through channel partners may not ramp as expected; unforeseen product quality, technological, intellectual property, personnel or engineering issues and any costs that may result from such issues; and the additional risks set forth in the Form 10-Q most recently filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by Dot Hill. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made. Dot Hill undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.
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DOT HILL SYSTEMS CORP.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30, 2011
 
March 31, 2012
 
June 30, 2012
 
June 30, 2011
 
June 30, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net revenue
$
53,179

 
$
54,744

 
$
47,768

 
$
102,353

 
$
102,512

Cost of goods sold
39,984

 
39,570

 
36,813

 
77,056

 
76,383

Gross profit
13,195

 
15,174

 
10,955

 
25,297

 
26,129

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Research and development
8,946

 
9,942

 
9,677

 
16,932

 
19,619

    Sales and marketing
3,649

 
3,533

 
3,380

 
6,682

 
6,913

    General and administrative
2,437

 
3,068

 
2,473

 
4,778

 
5,541

    Restructuring charge (recoveries)
37

 
601

 
73

 
(4
)
 
674

Total operating expenses
15,069

 
17,144

 
15,603

 
28,388

 
32,747

Operating loss
(1,874
)
 
(1,970
)
 
(4,648
)
 
(3,091
)
 
(6,618
)
Other income (expense):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Interest income (expense), net
(5
)
 
8

 
(7
)
 
(11
)
 

    Other income (expense), net
(1
)
 
3

 
7

 
1

 
11

Total other income (expense), net
(6
)
 
11

 

 
(10
)
 
11

Loss before income taxes
(1,880
)
 
(1,959
)
 
(4,648
)
 
(3,101
)
 
(6,607
)
Income tax expense
65

 
(91
)
 
400

 
115

 
309

Net loss
$
(1,945
)
 
$
(1,868
)
 
$
(5,048
)
 
$
(3,216
)
 
$
(6,916
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss per basic and diluted share
$
(0.04
)
 
$
(0.03
)
 
$
(0.09
)
 
$
(0.06
)
 
$
(0.12
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shares used to compute net loss
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    per basic and diluted share
54,737

 
56,030

 
56,934

 
54,536

 
56,484






DOT HILL SYSTEMS CORP.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except par value data)
 
 
 
December 31,
 
June 30,
 
 
 
2011
 
2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assets
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
 
$
46,168

 
$
40,499

Accounts receivable, net
 
 
31,697

 
27,085

Inventories
 
 
5,251

 
4,656

Prepaid expenses and other assets
 
 
7,896

 
4,681

    Total current assets
 
 
91,012

 
76,921

Property and equipment, net
 
 
4,972

 
5,696

Intangible assets, net
 
 
2,601

 
245

Other assets
 
 
294

 
308

    Total assets
 
 
$
98,879

 
$
83,170

 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
 
$
31,434

 
$
23,045

Accrued compensation
 
 
5,049

 
4,840

Accrued expenses
 
 
10,860

 
7,889

Deferred revenue
 
 
883

 
1,480

Restructuring accrual
 
 
1,328

 
1,139

Current portion of long-term note payable
 
 
71

 

    Total current liabilities
 
 
49,625

 
38,393

Other long-term liabilities
 
 
552

 
961

    Total liabilities
 
 
50,177

 
39,354

 
 
 
 
 
 
Commitments and Contingencies
 
 
 
 
 
Stockholders' equity:
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred stock
 
 

 

Common stock
 
 
58

 
58

Additional paid-in capital
 
 
321,681

 
323,672

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
 
(3,662
)
 
(3,623
)
Accumulated deficit
 
 
(269,375
)
 
(276,291
)
    Total stockholders' equity
 
 
48,702

 
43,816

    Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

 
$
98,879

 
$
83,170




DOT HILL SYSTEMS CORP.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENETS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
 
June 30, 2011
 
March 31, 2012
 
June 30, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss
 
$
(1,945
)
 
$
(1,868
)
 
$
(5,048
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
 
 
 
 
 
 
 provided by (used in) operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Depreciation and amortization
 
1,115

 
1,085

 
874

    Provision for Bad Debt Expense
 

 

 
25

    Stock-based compensation expense
 
1,734

 
1,142

 
934

    Loss on write-off of fixed assets
 

 
123

 
121

    Loss on write-off of intangible assets
 

 

 
1,647

    Issuance of warrant to customer
 
 
 
 
 
 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of business acquisition:
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Accounts receivable
 
(3,705
)
 
(3,469
)
 
8,051

    Inventories
 
(140
)
 
496

 
99

    Prepaid expenses and other assets
 
(804
)
 
(5,250
)
 
8,444

    Accounts payable
 
3,184

 
4,543

 
(13,705
)
    Accrued compensation and other expenses
 
2,276

 
(1,286
)
 
(1,866
)
    Deferred revenue
 
(197
)
 
(96
)
 
698

    Restructuring accrual
 
(238
)
 
411

 
(600
)
    Other long-term liabilities
 
(111
)
 
(118
)
 
530

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
 
1,169

 
(4,287
)
 
204

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Purchases of property and equipment
 
(974
)
 
(327
)
 
(1,098
)
Net cash used in investing activities
 
(974
)
 
(327
)
 
(1,098
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Principal payment of note and loan payable
 
(68
)
 
(71
)
 

    Shares withheld for tax purposes
 
(152
)
 
(401
)
 
(132
)
    Common stock issued under stock plans
 
206

 
448

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
 
(14
)
 
(24
)
 
(132
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
18

 
(83
)
 
78

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
 
199

 
(4,721
)
 
(948
)
Cash and Cash Equivalents, beginning of period
 
46,309

 
46,168

 
41,447

Cash and Cash Equivalents, end of period
 
$
46,508

 
$
41,447

 
$
40,499

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Supplemental Disclosures of Non-Cash Investing and
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Financing Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
    Capital assets acquired but not paid
 
164

 
855

 
811

 
 
 
 
 
 
 



DOT HILL SYSTEMS CORP.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF CONSOLIDATED NON-GAAP MEASURES
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
 Three Months Ended
 
 Six Months Ended
 
June 30, 2011

 
March 31, 2012

 
June 30, 2012

 
June 30, 2011

 
June 30, 2012

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net revenue, as reported
$
53,179

 
$
54,744

 
$
47,768

 
$
102,353

 
$
102,512

Effect of ITC revenue
(721
)
 
(147
)
 
(59
)
 
(1,352
)
 
(206
)
Non-GAAP net revenue
52,458

 
54,597

 
47,709

 
101,001

 
102,306

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit, as reported
13,195

 
15,174

 
10,955

 
25,297

 
26,129

Effect of stock-based compensation
285

 
172

 
167

 
418

 
339

Effect of severance costs
3

 
6

 

 
3

 
6

Effect of ITC revenue
(721
)
 
(147
)
 
(59
)
 
(1,352
)
 
(206
)
Effect of ITC expenses
405

 
356

 
119

 
627

 
475

Effect of intangible asset impairment

 

 
1,647

 

 
1,647

Effect of intangible asset amortization
519

 
441

 
266

 
1,039

 
707

Non-GAAP gross profit
13,686

 
16,002

 
13,095

 
26,032

 
29,097

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating expenses, as reported
15,069

 
17,144

 
15,603

 
28,388

 
32,747

Effect of currency gain (loss)
(26
)
 
(376
)
 
29

 
(84
)
 
(347
)
Effect of stock-based compensation
(1,449
)
 
(970
)
 
(767
)
 
(2,119
)
 
(1,737
)
Effect of contingent consideration adjustment

 

 
5

 

 
5

Effect of ITC expenses
(1,540
)
 
(956
)
 
(182
)
 
(2,818
)
 
(1,139
)
Effect of restructuring (charge) recoveries
(37
)
 
(601
)
 
(73
)
 
4

 
(674
)
Effect of severance costs
(46
)
 
(9
)
 

 
(46
)
 
(9
)
Non-GAAP operating expenses
11,971

 
14,232

 
14,615

 
23,325

 
28,846

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss, as reported
(1,945
)
 
(1,868
)
 
(5,048
)
 
(3,216
)
 
(6,916
)
Effect of currency (gain) loss
26

 
376

 
(29
)
 
84

 
347

Effect of stock-based compensation
1,734

 
1,142

 
935

 
2,537

 
2,077

Effect of contingent consideration adjustment

 

 
(5
)
 

 
(5
)
Effect of restructuring charge (recoveries)
37

 
601

 
73

 
(4
)
 
674

Effect of intangible asset amortization
519

 
441

 
266

 
1,039

 
707

Effect of ITC expenses
1,945

 
1,312

 
301

 
3,445

 
1,613

Effect of ITC revenue
(721
)
 
(147
)
 
(59
)
 
(1,352
)
 
(206
)
Effect of intangible asset impairment

 

 
1,647

 

 
1,647

Effect of severance costs
49

 
15

 

 
49

 
15

Non-GAAP net income (loss)
$
1,644

 
$
1,872

 
$
(1,919
)
 
$
2,582

 
$
(47
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-GAAP net income (loss) per share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Basic and diluted
$
0.03

 
$
0.03

 
$
(0.03
)
 
$
0.05

 
$

Weighted average shares used to calculate net income (loss) per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Basic
54,737

 
56,030

 
56,934

 
54,536

 
56,484

     Diluted
56,020

 
57,094

 
56,934

 
55,847

 
56,484

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Non-GAAP net income (loss)
1,644

 
1,872

 
(1,919
)
 
2,582

 
(47
)
Interest expense less ITC
7

 
7

 
7

 
13

 
14

Income tax expense
65

 
(91
)
 
400

 
115

 
309

Depreciation less ITC
473

 
545

 
632

 
904

 
1,177

Non-GAAP EBITDA
2,189

 
2,333

 
(880
)
 
3,614

 
1,453