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EXHIBIT 99.1

 

RPX Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2012 Financial Results
 
SAN FRANCISCO – February 12, 2013 – RPX Corporation (NASDAQ: RPXC), a leading provider of patent risk management solutions, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2012.
 
Financial Highlights
 
Revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 totaled $51.6 million, up 22% from the prior year period
Revenue for fiscal 2012 totaled $197.7 million, up 28% from fiscal 2011
GAAP net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 was $10.1 million or $0.19 per pro forma diluted share[1] 
GAAP net income for fiscal 2012 was $39.0 million or $0.74 per pro forma diluted share[1] 
Non-GAAP net income for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012 was $12.3 million or $0.24 per pro forma diluted share[1] 
Non-GAAP net income for fiscal 2012 was $47.1 million or $0.90 per pro forma diluted share[1] 

“RPX reported a solid 2012, capped by a strong fourth quarter with progress across our business,” said John Amster, CEO of RPX Corporation. “We ended the quarter with 140 subscribers, up 12 from the end of the prior quarter.  Our new clients include four who have opted into our bundled insurance/membership offering.  We also completed seven acquisitions of patent assets, two of which were significant syndicated acquisitions.  Our results affirm that our mission to help companies manage their exposure to patent risk and create an efficient marketplace is being embraced by the market.” 
 
Summary Results
 
Revenue for the fourth quarter increased 22% to $51.6 million, compared to $42.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2011. For fiscal year 2012, revenue was $197.7 million, compared to revenue of $154.0 million for fiscal year 2011.
 
Net acquisition spend during the quarter totaled $23.2 million, and included seven new acquisitions of patent assets, in addition to the exercise of previously negotiated options to acquire licenses for new clients.
 
GAAP net income for the quarter was $10.1 million or $0.19 per diluted share, compared to $6.9 million or $0.13 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2011. Net income was $0.19 per pro forma diluted share[1] in the fourth quarter, compared to $0.13 per pro forma diluted share[1] in the fourth quarter of 2011. For fiscal 2012, GAAP net income was $39.0 million or $0.74 per diluted share, compared to $29.1 million or $0.57 per diluted share for fiscal 2011. Net income was $0.74 per pro forma diluted share[1], compared to $0.60 per pro forma diluted share[1] for fiscal 2011.

Non-GAAP net income for the quarter, which excludes stock-based compensation, the amortization of acquired intangibles and in 2011 it also excludes a payment in lieu of a contingent obligation (in each case, net of tax), was $12.3 million or $0.24 per pro forma diluted share[1], compared to $11.3 million or $0.22 per pro forma diluted share[1] in the fourth quarter of 2011. For fiscal 2012, Non-GAAP net income was $47.1 million or $0.90 per pro forma diluted share[1], compared to $37.1 million or $0.77 per pro forma diluted share[1] for fiscal 2011.

As of December 31, 2012, RPX had cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $199.7 million.
 

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Business Outlook
 
This outlook reflects the Company’s current and preliminary view and may be subject to change.  Please see the paragraph regarding "Forward-Looking Statements" at the end of this news release.  

The Company provided the following business outlook for the first quarter of fiscal 2013:
Subscription revenue[2]
 
$52.8 - $53.3 million
Other revenue
 
$7.2 million
Total revenue
 
$60.0 - $60.5 million
Net income (non-GAAP)
 
$15.0 - $15.5 million
Effective tax rate (non-GAAP)
 
37%
Pro forma weighted-average diluted shares outstanding
 
52.5 million

The Company provided the following business outlook for the full year 2013:
Subscription revenue[2]
 
$215 - $225 million
Other revenue
 
$8 - $10 million
Total revenue
 
$223 - $235 million
Cost of revenue (non-GAAP)
 
$96 - $101 million
SG&A (non-GAAP)
 
$48 - $52 million
Net income (non-GAAP)
 
$47 - $52 million
Effective tax rate (non-GAAP)
 
37%
Pro forma weighted-average diluted shares outstanding
 
53.3 million
Net acquisition spend
 
$115 - $125 million

The above outlook is forward-looking.  Actual results may differ materially.  Please refer to the information under the caption "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information" below.
 
[1] Pro forma diluted shares computed to give effect to the shares of restricted stock outstanding as of the original date of issuance and the conversion of the Company's redeemable convertible preferred stock into common stock using the as-if converted method as though the conversion had occurred as of January 1, 2011 or the original issuance, if later.

 [2] Subscription revenue is comprised of revenue generated from membership subscription services and premiums earned from insurance policies.

Change in CFO

Separately RPX announced that its Chief Financial Officer, Adam Spiegel, will be leaving the Company to explore earlier stage opportunities.  He will be replaced by Ned Segal, an investment banker with Goldman Sachs & Co., and currently Head of Global Software Investment Banking and COO of Technology Banking.  Mr. Segal will join RPX no later than June 1, 2013 and Mr. Spiegel will be leaving RPX on or before June 1, 2013.

Conference Call
 
RPX management will host a conference call and live webcast for analysts and investors at 2:00 p.m. PDT/5:00 p.m. EDT on February 12, 2013.  Parties in the United States and Canada can access the call by dialing 1-877-941-9205, using conference code 4590942.  International parties can access the call by dialing 1-480-629-9645, using conference code 4590942.
 
RPX will offer a live webcast of the conference call which can be accessed from the "Investor Relations" section of the Company's website at http://ir.rpxcorp.com. An audio replay of the conference call will also be available approximately two hours after the call and will be available for 30 days. To hear the replay, parties in the United States and Canada should call 1-800-406-7325 and enter conference code 4590942.  International parties should call 1-303-590-3030 and enter conference code 4590942.
 

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About RPX Corporation
 
RPX Corporation (NASDAQ: RPXC) is a leading provider of patent risk solutions, offering defensive buying, acquisition syndication, patent intelligence and advisory services.  Since its founding in 2008, RPX has introduced efficiency to the patent market by providing a rational alternative to litigation. The San Francisco-based company’s pioneering approach combines principal capital, deep patent expertise, and client contributions to generate enhanced patent buying power. By acquiring patents, RPX helps to mitigate and manage patent risk for its growing client network.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
 
This news release dated February 12, 2013 contains non-GAAP financial measures.  Tables are provided in this news release that reconcile the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). These non-GAAP financial measures include non-GAAP cost of revenue, non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses, non-GAAP net income, and non-GAAP net income per share.

To supplement the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, management believes that these non-GAAP measures provide useful information about the Company's core operating results and thus are appropriate to enhance the overall understanding of the Company's past financial performance and its prospects for the future. Management is excluding from its non-GAAP operating results stock-based compensation expenses (inclusive of related employer payroll taxes), the amortization of acquired intangible assets, and for 2011 it is also excluding a payment in lieu of a contingent obligation related to the acquisition of patent assets. Management uses these non-GAAP measures to evaluate the Company’s financial results, and believes investors wish to exclude the effects of such items in comparing our financial performance with that of other companies. The adjustments to the Company's GAAP results are made with the intent of providing both management and investors a more complete understanding of the Company's underlying operational results, trends and performance. The presentation of additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for or superior to financial results determined in accordance with GAAP.
 
Forward-Looking Statements
 
This news release and its attachments contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  These forward-looking statements include statements regarding RPX’s future financial performance as well as any statements regarding the Company’s strategic and operational plans.  The Company’s actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements.  Factors that may contribute to such differences include, among others, the Company’s ability to maintain an adequate rate of growth, the impact of the current economic climate on the Company’s business, the Company’s ability to effectively manage its growth and changes in its executive team, and the Company’s ability to attract new clients and retain existing clients.  Forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of words such as, but not limited to, “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions or variations intended to identify forward-looking statements.  More information about potential factors that could affect the Company’s business and financial results is contained in the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K, its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and the Company’s other filings with the SEC.  The Company does not intend, and undertakes no duty, to update any forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.
 
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Contacts:
Investor Relations
Media Relations
JoAnn Horne
Kaustuva Das
Market Street Partners
RPX Corporation
+1-415-445-3233
+1-415-529-3105
ir@rpxcorp.com
media@rpxcorp.com

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RPX Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Year Ended
 
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
Revenue
 
$
51,557

 
$
42,410

 
$
197,688

 
$
154,044

Cost of revenue
 
21,815

 
22,719

 
82,323

 
67,371

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
13,687

 
12,128

 
53,590

 
40,593

(Gain) on sale of patent assets, net
 

 

 
(177
)
 

Operating income
 
16,055

 
7,563

 
61,952

 
46,080

Other income (expense), net
 
25

 
(78
)
 
117

 
(723
)
Income before provision for income taxes
 
16,080

 
7,485

 
62,069

 
45,357

Provision for income taxes
 
5,982

 
566

 
23,112

 
16,225

Net income
 
$
10,098

 
$
6,919

 
$
38,957

 
$
29,132

Net income available to common stockholders:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Basic
 
$
10,080

 
$
6,615

 
$
38,455

 
$
19,697

Diluted
 
$
10,080

 
$
6,633

 
$
38,474

 
$
20,310

Net income per common share:
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Basic
 
$
0.20

 
$
0.14

 
$
0.77

 
$
0.61

Diluted
 
$
0.19

 
$
0.13

 
$
0.74

 
$
0.57

Weighted-average shares used in computing net income per common share:
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

Basic
 
50,824

 
46,920

 
49,766

 
32,032

Diluted
 
52,017

 
50,055

 
51,802

 
35,920



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RPX Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
 
December 31,
 
 
2012
 
2011
Assets
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
73,638

 
$
106,749

Short-term investments
 
126,092

 
126,976

Restricted cash
 

 
500

Accounts receivable
 
25,144

 
16,160

Other receivables
 
33,775

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
5,237

 
12,124

Deferred tax assets
 
7,658

 
5,192

Total current assets
 
271,544

 
267,701

Patent assets, net
 
199,314

 
163,352

Property and equipment, net
 
3,144

 
2,317

Intangible assets, net
 
3,226

 
1,837

Goodwill
 
16,460

 
1,675

Restricted cash, less current portion
 

 
147

Deferred tax assets, less current portion
 

 
300

Other assets
 
279

 
665

Total assets
 
$
493,967

 
$
437,994

Liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
$
568

 
$
821

Accrued liabilities
 
7,206

 
7,762

Deferred revenue
 
101,249

 
96,513

Deferred payment obligations
 
500

 
5,056

Other current liabilities
 
1,813

 
2,182

Total current liabilities
 
111,336

 
112,334

Deferred revenue, less current portion
 
3,122

 
11,762

Deferred tax liabilities
 
18,108

 
14,695

Other liabilities
 
1,142

 
119

Total liabilities
 
133,708

 
138,910

Common stock
 
5

 
5

Additional paid-in capital
 
281,530

 
259,315

Retained earnings
 
78,744

 
39,787

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
(20
)
 
(23
)
Total stockholders' equity
 
360,259

 
299,084

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
$
493,967

 
$
437,994



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RPX Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
 
2012
 
2011
Cash flows from operating activities
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
38,957

 
$
29,132

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
83,137

 
63,446

Stock-based compensation
 
10,334

 
6,996

Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
 
(8,574
)
 
(2,302
)
Imputed interest on deferred payment obligations
 
94

 
727

Gain on sale of patent assets
 
(177
)
 

Amortization of premium on investments
 
5,131

 
1,086

Deferred taxes
 
1,477

 
5,624

Other
 
12

 
8

Changes in assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
 
(8,984
)
 
(3,528
)
Other receivables
 
(33,775
)
 

Prepaid expenses and other assets
 
8,667

 
(12,085
)
Accounts payable
 
(253
)
 
332

Accrued and other liabilities
 
(711
)
 
5,198

Deferred revenue
 
(3,958
)
 
25,714

Net cash provided by operating activities
 
91,377

 
120,348

Cash flows from investing activities
 
 

 
 

Purchases of investments classified as available-for-sale
 
(185,582
)
 
(202,430
)
Maturities and sale of investments classified as available-for-sale
 
188,026

 
78,246

Business acquisition
 
(45,765
)
 
(3,345
)
Decrease in restricted cash
 
647

 
73

Purchases of intangible assets
 
(64
)
 
(112
)
Purchases of property and equipment
 
(1,726
)
 
(1,971
)
Acquisitions of patent assets
 
(87,366
)
 
(101,170
)
Proceeds from sale of patent assets
 
200

 
80

Net cash used in investing activities
 
(131,630
)
 
(230,629
)
Cash flows from financing activities
 
 

 
 

Repayments of principal on deferred payment obligations
 
(5,150
)
 
(19,254
)
Proceeds from other obligations
 
500

 

Proceeds from issuance of common stock in initial public offering, net of issuance costs
 

 
157,478

Proceeds from issuance of common stock in follow-on offering, net of issuance costs
 

 
26,855

Proceeds from exercise of stock options and other common stock issuances
 
3,218

 
2,993

Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
 
8,574

 
2,302

Net cash provided by financing activities
 
7,142

 
170,374

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
 
(33,111
)
 
60,093

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
 
106,749

 
46,656

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
73,638

 
$
106,749



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RPX Corporation
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Net Income Per Share
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Year Ended
 
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
Net income
 
$
10,098

 
$
6,919

 
$
38,957

 
$
29,132

Pro forma net income per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.20

 
$
0.14

 
$
0.77

 
$
0.66

Diluted
 
$
0.19

 
$
0.13

 
$
0.74

 
$
0.60

Shares used in computing pro forma net income per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic weighted-average common shares
 
50,824

 
46,920

 
49,766

 
32,032

Less: Conversion of redeemable convertible preferred shares
 

 

 

 
(16,960
)
Add: Assumed conversion of redeemable convertible preferred shares
 

 

 

 
26,230

Add: Restricted stock
 
91

 
2,158

 
649

 
3,114

Shares used in computing pro forma basic net income per share
 
50,915

 
49,078

 
50,415

 
44,416

Diluted:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted weighted-average common shares
 
52,017

 
50,055

 
51,802

 
35,920

Less: Conversion of redeemable convertible preferred shares
 

 

 

 
(16,960
)
Add: Assumed conversion of redeemable convertible preferred shares
 

 

 

 
26,230

Add: Restricted stock
 
91

 
2,158

 
649

 
3,114

Shares used in computing pro forma diluted net income per share
 
52,108

 
52,213

 
52,451

 
48,304


RPX Corporation
Reconciliation of GAAP to Pro Forma Non-GAAP Net Income Per Share
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Year Ended
 
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
Net income
 
$
10,098

 
$
6,919

 
$
38,957

 
$
29,132

Stock-based compensation[1]
 
2,873

 
2,166

 
10,683

 
7,015

Amortization of acquired intangible assets[2]
 
360

 
146

 
1,192

 
292

Payment in lieu of contingent obligation[3]
 

 
4,000

 

 
4,000

Income tax adjustments[4]
 
(1,061
)
 
(1,944
)
 
(3,750
)
 
(3,356
)
Non-GAAP net income
 
$
12,270

 
$
11,287

 
$
47,082

 
$
37,083

Pro forma non-GAAP net income per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
0.24

 
$
0.23

 
$
0.93

 
$
0.83

Diluted
 
$
0.24

 
$
0.22

 
$
0.90

 
$
0.77

Pro forma weighted-average shares:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
50,915

 
49,078

 
50,415

 
44,416

Diluted
 
52,108

 
52,213

 
52,451

 
48,304

 

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RPX Corporation
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Cost of Revenue
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Year Ended
 
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
Cost of revenue
 
$
21,815

 
$
22,719

 
$
82,323

 
$
67,371

Payment in lieu of contingent obligation[3]
 

 
(4,000
)
 

 
(4,000
)
Amortization of acquired intangible assets[2]
 
(55
)
 
(51
)
 
(223
)
 
(104
)
Non-GAAP cost of revenue
 
$
21,760

 
$
18,668

 
$
82,100

 
$
63,267

 
RPX Corporation
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Year Ended
 
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
 
2012
 
2011
 
2012
 
2011
Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
$
13,687

 
$
12,128

 
$
53,590

 
$
40,593

Stock-based compensation[1]
 
(2,873
)
 
(2,166
)
 
(10,683
)
 
(7,015
)
Amortization of acquired intangible assets[2]
 
(305
)
 
(95
)
 
(969
)
 
(188
)
Non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses
 
$
10,509

 
$
9,867

 
$
41,938

 
$
33,390


[1] RPX excludes stock-based compensation and related employer payroll taxes from its non-GAAP financial measures.
[2] RPX excludes amortization expense related to intangible assets (other than patents) acquired in conjunction with the acquisition of businesses from its non-GAAP financial measures.
[3] In 2008, RPX entered into an agreement to purchase patent assets with an unaffiliated third party which stipulated that RPX make a one-time payment of $5.0 million in the event RPX earned $170.0 million of subscription revenue in any calendar year. In 2011, RPX agreed to pay $4.0 million in lieu of the $5.0 million contingent payment.
[4] Amount reflects income taxes associated with the above noted non-GAAP exclusions.


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RPX Corporation
Additional Metrics
($ in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
 
As of and for the Three Months Ended December 31,
Operating Metrics
 
2012
 
2011
Number of clients
 
140

 
112

Net additions
 
12

 
9

Trailing four quarters
 
28

 
40

Gross acquisition spend
 
$
104,360

 
$
28,730

Trailing four quarters
 
$
251,800

 
$
103,796

Net acquisition spend
 
$
23,160

 
$
28,730

Trailing four quarters
 
$
116,370

 
$
99,171

Full time equivalent headcount
 
125

 
110

 
 
As of and for the Year Ended December 31,
Financial Metrics
 
2012
 
2011
Subscription revenue[1]
 
$
185,609

 
$
150,721

Advisory fees
 
2,000

 

Other revenue
 
10,079

 
3,323

Revenue
 
$
197,688

 
$
154,044

Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments
 
$
199,730

 
$
233,725

Deferred revenue, current and noncurrent
 
$
104,371

 
$
108,275


[1] Subscription revenue is comprised of revenue generated from membership subscription services and premiums earned from insurance policies.


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