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Exhibit 99.1
 | NEWS RELEASE | |
Westell Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2018 Revenue of $16.6M
Sequential revenue growth of 8% and positive operating cash flow of $2.4M
AURORA, IL, August 9, 2017 – Westell Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSTL), a leading provider of high-performance wireless infrastructure solutions, announced results for its fiscal 2018 first quarter ended June 30, 2017 (1Q18). Management will host a conference call to discuss financial and business results tomorrow, Thursday, August 10, 2017, at 9:30 AM Eastern Time (details below).
Consolidated revenue in 1Q18 was $16.6 million, and comprised $7.0 million from the In-Building Wireless (IBW) segment, $4.1 million from the Intelligent Site Management and Services (ISMS) segment, and $5.5 million from the Communication Network Solutions (CNS) segment.
Westell’s new President and Chief Executive Officer Matt Brady stated, “In 1Q18, business grew for the second consecutive quarter on the strength of our IBW and CNS segments. IBW achieved its highest revenue level since the December 2015 quarter, as our Universal DAS Interface Tray (UDIT) maintained its robust sales pace and our Public Safety revenue increased. CNS was up significantly as Integrated Cabinets and our Power Distribution products each recorded their best quarterly revenue since March 2016.”
1Q18 3 months ended 6/30/17 | 4Q17 3 months ended 3/31/17 | + favorable / - unfavorable | |
Revenue | $16.6M | $15.4M | +$1.2M |
Gross Margin | 40.8% | 44.0% | -3.2% |
Operating Expenses | $7.4M | $7.4M | $— |
Net Income (Loss) | ($0.6M) | ($0.6M) | $— |
Earnings (Loss) Per Share | ($0.04) | ($0.04) | $— |
Non-GAAP Operating Expenses (1) | $6.0M | $5.9M | -$0.1M |
Non-GAAP Net Income (1) | $0.8M | $1.0M | -$0.2M |
Non-GAAP Earnings Per Share (1) | $0.05 | $0.06 | -$0.01 |
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA (1) | $1.0M | $1.2M | -$0.2M |
(1) Please refer to the schedule at the end of this press release for a complete GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation and other information related to non-GAAP financial measures. | |||
“We continued to meet or beat key operating targets, including gross margin at 40% or greater and non-GAAP operating expenses at $6.0 million. While the business has made great progress in recent quarters, our number one goal is profitable revenue growth, including executing on our initiatives in the Public Safety market for IBW and on the emerging Centralized Radio Access Network (CRAN) opportunities for ISMS and CNS,” added Brady.
Cash was $23.7 million at June 30, 2017, compared to $21.8 million at March 31, 2017. The $1.9 million net increase comprised $2.4 million of cash generated from operations, driven by the profitable non-GAAP results and improved working capital. This was partly offset by $0.5 million of cash used for share repurchases and capital expenditures.
In-Building Wireless (IBW) Segment
IBW’s sequential revenue increase was primarily driven by higher sales of Public Safely solutions. IBW’s segment gross margin increase was driven primarily by a more favorable mix and lower overhead costs.
1Q18 3 months ended 6/30/17 | 4Q17 3 months ended 3/31/17 | + favorable / - unfavorable | |
IBW Segment Revenue | $7.0M | $6.9M | +$0.1M |
IBW Segment Gross Margin | 43.3% | 42.2% | +1.1% |
IBW Segment R&D Expense | $1.5M | $1.5M | $— |
IBW Segment Profit | $1.6M | $1.5M | +$0.1M |
Intelligent Site Management & Services (ISMS) Segment
ISMS’s sequential revenue decrease was primarily due to lower sales of Remote units. ISMS’s segment gross margin decrease was primarily due to higher segment cost of goods sold.
1Q18 3 months ended 6/30/17 | 4Q17 3 months ended 3/31/17 | + favorable / - unfavorable | |
ISMS Segment Revenue | $4.1M | $4.5M | -$0.4M |
ISMS Segment Gross Margin | 51.5% | 56.2% | -4.7% |
ISMS Segment R&D Expense | $0.6M | $0.6M | $— |
ISMS Segment Profit | $1.6M | $1.9M | -$0.3M |
Communication Network Solutions (CNS) Segment
CNS’s sequential revenue increase was primarily driven by higher sales of Integrated Cabinets and Power Distribution products. CNS’s gross margin decrease was primarily due to increased excess inventory costs.
1Q18 3 months ended 6/30/17 | 4Q17 3 months ended 3/31/17 | + favorable / - unfavorable | |
CNS Segment Revenue | $5.5M | $3.9M | +$1.6M |
CNS Segment Gross Margin | 29.6% | 32.7% | -3.1% |
CNS Segment R&D Expense | $0.2M | $0.3M | +$0.1M |
CNS Segment Profit | $1.4M | $1.0M | +$0.4M |
Conference Call Information
Management will discuss financial and business results during the quarterly conference call on Thursday, August 10, 2017, at 9:30 AM Eastern Time. Investors may quickly register online in advance of the call at https://www.conferenceplus.com/Westell. After registering, participants receive dial-in numbers, a passcode and a registration ID that is used to uniquely identify their presence and automatically join them into the audio conference. A participant may also register by telephone on August 10, 2017, by calling 888-206-4065 no later than 8:15 AM Central Time (9:15 AM Eastern Time) and providing the operator confirmation number 45285112.
This news release and related information that may be discussed on the conference call will be posted on the Investor Relations section of Westell's website: http://ir.westell.com. A digital recording of the entire conference will be available for replay on Westell's website by approximately 1:00 PM Eastern Time following the conclusion of the conference.
About Westell Technologies
Westell is a leading provider of high-performance wireless infrastructure solutions focused on innovation and differentiation at the edge of communication networks where end users connect. The Company's portfolio of products and solutions enable service providers and network operators to improve performance and reduce operating expenses. With millions of products successfully deployed worldwide, Westell is a trusted partner for transforming networks into high-quality reliable systems. For more information, please visit www.westell.com.
“Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
Certain statements contained herein that are not historical facts or that contain the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “may,” “will,” “plan,” “should,” or derivatives thereof and other words of similar meaning are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, product demand and market acceptance risks, customer spending patterns, need for financing and capital, economic weakness in the United States (“U.S.”) economy and telecommunications market, the effect of international economic conditions and trade, legal, social and economic risks (such as import, licensing and trade restrictions), the impact of competitive products or technologies, competitive pricing pressures, customer product selection decisions, product cost increases, component supply shortages, new product development, excess and obsolete inventory, commercialization and technological delays or difficulties (including delays or difficulties in developing, producing, testing and selling new products and technologies), the ability to successfully consolidate and rationalize operations, the ability to successfully identify, acquire and integrate acquisitions, the effect of the Company's accounting policies, retention of key personnel and other risks more fully described in the Company's SEC filings, including the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017, under Item 1A - Risk Factors. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements to reflect current events or circumstances after the date hereof, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, or otherwise.
Westell Technologies, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three months ended | |||||||||||||
June 30, | March 31, | June 30, | |||||||||||
2017 | 2017 | 2016 | |||||||||||
Revenue: | |||||||||||||
Products | $ | 15,545 | $ | 14,290 | $ | 13,613 | |||||||
Services | 1,029 | 1,096 | 1,203 | ||||||||||
Total revenue | 16,574 | 15,386 | 14,816 | ||||||||||
Cost of revenue: | |||||||||||||
Products | 9,424 | 8,331 | 9,601 | ||||||||||
Services | 383 | 292 | 650 | ||||||||||
Total cost of revenue | 9,807 | 8,623 | 10,251 | ||||||||||
Gross profit | 6,767 | 6,763 | 4,565 | ||||||||||
Gross margin | 40.8 | % | 44.0 | % | 30.8 | % | |||||||
Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||
R&D | 2,276 | 2,349 | 4,277 | ||||||||||
Sales and marketing | 2,336 | 2,124 | 3,381 | ||||||||||
General and administrative | 1,711 | 1,651 | 2,345 | ||||||||||
Intangible amortization | 1,047 | 1,151 | 1,200 | ||||||||||
Restructuring | — | 100 | (1) | (36 | ) | ||||||||
Long-lived assets impairment | — | — | 1,181 | (2) | |||||||||
Total operating expenses | 7,370 | 7,375 | 12,348 | ||||||||||
Operating profit (loss) | (603 | ) | (612 | ) | (7,783 | ) | |||||||
Other income (expense), net | 43 | 94 | 17 | ||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | (560 | ) | (518 | ) | (7,766 | ) | |||||||
Income tax benefit (expense) | (12 | ) | (38 | ) | (2 | ) | |||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (572 | ) | $ | (556 | ) | $ | (7,768 | ) | ||||
Net income (loss) per share: | |||||||||||||
Basic net income (loss) | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | (0.04 | ) | (3) | $ | (0.51 | ) | (3) | ||
Diluted net income (loss) | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | (0.04 | ) | (3) | $ | (0.51 | ) | (3) | ||
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding: | |||||||||||||
Basic | 15,481 | 15,431 | (3) | 15,254 | (3) | ||||||||
Diluted | 15,481 | 15,431 | (3) | 15,254 | (3) | ||||||||
(1) | The Company recorded restructuring expense primarily relating to abandonment of excess office space in New Hampshire. |
(2) | Non-cash impairment related to long-lived assets associated with the previously announced strategic decision related to the discontinuation of ClearLink DAS. |
(3) | All common stock, equity, share and per share amounts have been retroactively adjusted to reflect a one-for-four reverse stock split which was effective June 7, 2017. |
Westell Technologies, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
(Amounts in thousands)
June 30, 2017 (Unaudited) | March 31, 2017 | |||||||
Assets | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 23,688 | $ | 21,778 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net | 10,337 | 12,075 | ||||||
Inventories | 12,190 | 12,511 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 1,181 | 1,409 | ||||||
Total current assets | 47,396 | 47,773 | ||||||
Land, property and equipment, net | 1,910 | 1,984 | ||||||
Intangible assets, net | 14,576 | 15,624 | ||||||
Other non-current assets | 153 | 160 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 64,035 | $ | 65,541 | ||||
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 5,027 | $ | 4,163 | ||||
Accrued expenses | 3,678 | 4,273 | ||||||
Accrued restructuring | 738 | 1,171 | ||||||
Deferred revenue | 1,776 | 2,359 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 11,219 | 11,966 | ||||||
Deferred revenue non-current | 1,008 | 1,102 | ||||||
Deferred income tax liability | 7 | — | ||||||
Accrued restructuring non-current | 15 | 63 | ||||||
Other non-current liabilities | 228 | 236 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 12,477 | 13,367 | ||||||
Total stockholders’ equity | 51,558 | 52,174 | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 64,035 | $ | 65,541 | ||||
Westell Technologies, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three months ended June 30, | |||||||||
2017 | 2016 | ||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (572 | ) | $ | (7,768 | ) | |||
Reconciliation of net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 1,277 | 1,585 | |||||||
Long-lived assets impairment | — | 1,181 | (1) | ||||||
Stock-based compensation | 330 | 406 | |||||||
Restructuring | — | (36 | ) | ||||||
Deferred taxes | 7 | 2 | |||||||
Other loss (gain) | (4 | ) | 6 | ||||||
Changes in assets and liabilities: | |||||||||
Accounts receivable | 1,748 | 5,470 | |||||||
Inventory | 321 | (234 | ) | ||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (220 | ) | (4,144 | ) | |||||
Deferred revenue | (677 | ) | (448 | ) | |||||
Other | 235 | 128 | |||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 2,445 | (3,852 | ) | ||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||||
Net maturity (purchase) of short-term investments and debt securities | — | 465 | |||||||
Purchases of property and equipment, net | (155 | ) | (396 | ) | |||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (155 | ) | 69 | ||||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||||
Purchase of treasury stock | (374 | ) | (84 | ) | |||||
Payment of contingent consideration | — | (127 | ) | ||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (374 | ) | (211 | ) | |||||
(Gain) loss of exchange rate changes on cash | (6 | ) | 3 | ||||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 1,910 | (3,991 | ) | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 21,778 | 19,169 | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 23,688 | $ | 15,178 | (2) | ||||
(1) Non-cash impairment related to long-lived assets associated with the previously announced strategic decision related to the discontinuation of ClearLink DAS.
(2) As of June 30, 2016, the Company has $10.1 million of short-term investments in addition to cash and cash equivalents.
Westell Technologies, Inc.
Segment Statement of Operations
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Sequential Quarter Comparison
Three months ended June 30, 2017 | Three months ended March 31, 2017 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
IBW | ISMS | CNS | Total | IBW | ISMS | CNS | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total revenue | $ | 6,956 | $ | 4,130 | $ | 5,488 | $ | 16,574 | $ | 6,944 | $ | 4,548 | $ | 3,894 | $ | 15,386 | ||||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 3,014 | 2,126 | 1,627 | 6,767 | 2,933 | 2,557 | 1,273 | 6,763 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross margin | 43.3 | % | 51.5 | % | 29.6 | % | 40.8 | % | 42.2 | % | 56.2 | % | 32.7 | % | 44.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||
R&D expenses | 1,463 | 565 | 248 | 2,276 | 1,473 | 619 | 257 | 2,349 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Segment profit | $ | 1,551 | $ | 1,561 | $ | 1,379 | $ | 4,491 | $ | 1,460 | $ | 1,938 | $ | 1,016 | $ | 4,414 | ||||||||||||||||
Year-over-Year Quarter Comparison
Three months ended June 30, 2017 | Three months ended June 30, 2016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
IBW | ISMS | CNS | Total | IBW | ISMS | CNS | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total revenue | $ | 6,956 | $ | 4,130 | $ | 5,488 | $ | 16,574 | $ | 6,121 | $ | 4,139 | $ | 4,556 | $ | 14,816 | ||||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 3,014 | 2,126 | 1,627 | 6,767 | 994 | 2,019 | 1,552 | 4,565 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross margin (1) | 43.3 | % | 51.5 | % | 29.6 | % | 40.8 | % | 16.2 | % | 48.8 | % | 34.1 | % | 30.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||
R&D expenses | 1,463 | 565 | 248 | 2,276 | 2,364 | 1,294 | 619 | 4,277 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Segment profit (loss) | $ | 1,551 | $ | 1,561 | $ | 1,379 | $ | 4,491 | $ | (1,370 | ) | $ | 725 | $ | 933 | $ | 288 | |||||||||||||||
(1) 1Q17 IBW Adjusted Segment Gross Margin was 39.0% when excluding a charge of $1.4 million related to the previously announced discontinuation of the ClearLink DAS and stock-based compensation. Please refer to the GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation of IBW segment gross margin at the end of the Segment Statement of Operations section. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP IBW Segment Gross Margin
Three months ended June 30, 2017 | Three months ended March 31, 2017 | Three months ended June 30, 2016 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Revenue | Gross Profit | Gross Margin | Revenue | Gross Profit | Gross Margin | Revenue | Gross Profit | Gross Margin | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
GAAP - IBW segment | $ | 6,956 | $ | 3,014 | 43.3 | % | $ | 6,944 | $ | 2,933 | 42.2 | % | $ | 6,121 | $ | 994 | 16.2 | % | |||||||||||||||
ClearLink DAS E&O (1) | — | — | — | — | — | 1,389 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation (2) | — | 8 | — | (10 | ) | — | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Non-GAAP - IBW segment | $ | 6,956 | $ | 3,022 | 43.4 | % | $ | 6,944 | $ | 2,923 | 42.1 | % | $ | 6,121 | $ | 2,386 | 39.0 | % | |||||||||||||||
(1) Excess and Obsolete inventory charges on ClearLink DAS inventory and firm purchase commitments. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(2) Stock-based compensation is a non-cash expense incurred in accordance with share-based compensation accounting standards. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Westell Technologies, Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three months ended | |||||||||||||
June 30, | March 31, | June 30, | |||||||||||
2017 | 2017 | 2016 | |||||||||||
GAAP consolidated operating expenses | $ | 7,370 | $ | 7,375 | $ | 12,348 | |||||||
Adjustments: | |||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation (3) | (305 | ) | (238 | ) | (400 | ) | |||||||
Long-lived asset impairment (4) | — | — | (1,181 | ) | |||||||||
Amortization of intangibles (5) | (1,047 | ) | (1,151 | ) | (1,200 | ) | |||||||
Restructuring, separation, and transition (6) | — | (100 | ) | 36 | |||||||||
Total adjustments | (1,352 | ) | (1,489 | ) | (2,745 | ) | |||||||
Non-GAAP consolidated operating expenses | $ | 6,018 | $ | 5,886 | $ | 9,603 | |||||||
Three months ended | |||||||||||||
June 30, | March 31, | June 30, | |||||||||||
2017 | 2017 | 2016 | |||||||||||
GAAP consolidated net income (loss) | $ | (572 | ) | $ | (556 | ) | $ | (7,768 | ) | ||||
Income tax benefit (expense) | (12 | ) | (38 | ) | (2 | ) | |||||||
Other income (expense), net | 43 | 94 | 17 | ||||||||||
GAAP consolidated operating profit (loss) | $ | (603 | ) | $ | (612 | ) | $ | (7,783 | ) | ||||
Adjustments: | |||||||||||||
Deferred revenue adjustment (1) | — | 64 | 63 | ||||||||||
ClearLink DAS E&O (2) | — | — | 1,389 | ||||||||||
Stock-based compensation (3) | 330 | 248 | 406 | ||||||||||
Long-lived asset impairment (4) | — | — | 1,181 | ||||||||||
Amortization of intangibles (5) | 1,047 | 1,151 | 1,200 | ||||||||||
Restructuring, separation, and transition (6) | — | 100 | (36 | ) | |||||||||
Total adjustments | 1,377 | 1,563 | 4,203 | ||||||||||
Non-GAAP consolidated operating profit (loss) | $ | 774 | $ | 951 | $ | (3,580 | ) | ||||||
Depreciation | 230 | 279 | 385 | ||||||||||
Non-GAAP consolidated Adjusted EBITDA (7) | $ | 1,004 | $ | 1,230 | $ | (3,195 | ) | ||||||
Three months ended | |||||||||||||
June 30, | March 31, | June 30, | |||||||||||
2017 | 2017 | 2016 | |||||||||||
GAAP consolidated net income (loss) | $ | (572 | ) | $ | (556 | ) | $ | (7,768 | ) | ||||
Adjustments: | |||||||||||||
Deferred revenue adjustment (1) | — | 64 | 63 | ||||||||||
ClearLink DAS E&O (2) | — | — | 1,389 | ||||||||||
Stock-based compensation (3) | 330 | 248 | 406 | ||||||||||
Long-lived asset impairment (4) | — | — | 1,181 | ||||||||||
Amortization of intangibles (5) | 1,047 | 1,151 | 1,200 | ||||||||||
Restructuring, separation, and transition (6) | — | 100 | (36 | ) | |||||||||
Total adjustments | 1,377 | 1,563 | 4,203 | ||||||||||
Non-GAAP consolidated net income (loss) | $ | 805 | $ | 1,007 | $ | (3,565 | ) | ||||||
GAAP consolidated net income (loss) per common share: | |||||||||||||
Diluted | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | (0.04 | ) | $ | (0.51 | ) | ||||
Non-GAAP consolidated net income (loss) per common share: | |||||||||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.05 | $ | 0.06 | $ | (0.23 | ) | ||||||
Average number of common shares outstanding: | |||||||||||||
Diluted | 15,617 | 15,528 | 15,254 | ||||||||||
The Company conforms to U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in the preparation of its financial statements. The schedules above reconcile the Company's non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure. The adjustments share one or more of the following characteristics: they are unusual and the Company does not expect them to recur in the ordinary course of its business; they do not involve the expenditure of cash; they are unrelated to the ongoing operation of the business in the ordinary course; or their magnitude and timing is largely outside of the Company's control. Management believes that the non-GAAP financial information provides meaningful supplemental information to investors. Management also believes the non-GAAP financial information reflects the Company's core ongoing operating performance and facilitates comparisons across reporting periods. The Company uses these non-GAAP measures when evaluating its financial results. Non-GAAP measures should not be viewed as a substitute for the Company's GAAP results.
Footnotes:
(1) | On April 1, 2013, the Company purchased Kentrox. The acquisition required the step-down on acquired deferred revenue, which resulted in lower revenue that will not recur once those liabilities have fully settled. The adjustment removes the step-down on acquired deferred revenue that was recognized. |
(2) | Non-recurring excess and obsolete inventory charges on inventory and firm purchase commitments associated with the previously announced strategic decision related to the discontinuation of ClearLink DAS. |
(3) | Stock-based compensation is a non-cash expense incurred in accordance with share-based compensation accounting standards. |
(4) | Non-cash impairment related to tangible long-lived assets associated with the previously announced strategic decision related to the discontinuation of ClearLink DAS. |
(5) | Amortization of intangibles is a non-cash expense arising from previously acquired intangible assets. |
(6) | Restructuring expenses are not directly related to the ongoing performance of our fundamental business operations, including costs relating to abandonment of excess office space at our headquarters and in New Hampshire, and severance costs for terminated employees. This adjustment also includes severance benefits related to the departure of certain former executives. |
(7) | EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that represents Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization. The Company presents Adjusted EBITDA. |
For additional information, contact:
Tom Minichiello Chief Financial Officer Westell Technologies, Inc. +1 (630) 375 4740 tminichiello@westell.com |