Wave Reduces 2014 Operating Expenses by 32% and Trims Net Loss by $7M
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E-mailLEE, MA -- (Marketwired) -- 03/05/15 -- Wave Systems Corp. (NASDAQ: WAVX), an enterprise security software provider, today reported fourth quarter (Q4 '14) and full-year results for the period ended December 31, 2014. Wave will host a live webcast http://www.wave.com/resource-center/webcasts and conference call (212-231-2919) today at 4:30 p.m. ET to review its Q4 and full-year results and progress to date in 2015.
Q4 Financial Highlights
- Wave's Q4 '14 total net revenues were $2.9 million for Q4 '14, a year-over-year decline from $5.6 million in the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2013 (Q4 '13) and quarter-over-quarter decline from $4.3 million in the third quarter ended September 30, 2014 (Q3 '14). The decline in year-over-year net revenues from Q4 '13 included a decrease in licensing and maintenance net revenues of $2.7 million ($2.3 million of which was due to a decrease in OEM software bundling revenue, resulting primarily from a decline in shipments of Wave's solutions under its OEM bundling relationship with Dell).
- The $1.4 million decline in total quarter-over-quarter net revenues from Q3 '14 consisted of a decrease in licensing and maintenance net revenues of $1.1 million, consisting of a $0.7 million decrease in OEM software bundling revenue and a $0.4 million decrease in enterprise license and maintenance revenue, and a decrease of $0.3 million in services revenue earned from a service contract with an OEM partner that was completed during Q3 '14.
- Q4 '14 total operating expenses declined to $7.2 million versus $9.2 million in Q4 '13. Q3 '14 total operating expenses were $6.4 million. During 2014, Wave instituted further cost cutting measures to align with the current business which resulted in decreases from 2013 expenses.
- On October 15, 2014, Wave entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement with DocMagic, Inc. to sell eSignSystems, a product line of Wave, to DocMagic, Inc. for $1.2 million. The transaction closed on October 16, 2014 resulting in a gain on the sale of $1.3 million
- Wave's Q4 '14 net loss was $3.7 million, or ($0.08) per basic share, compared to a net loss of $3.7 million, or ($0.11) per basic share in Q4 '13, and a net loss of $2.1 million, or ($0.05) per basic share, in Q3 '14.
- Q4 '14 total billings declined to $2.9 million quarter-over-quarter versus Q4 '13 total billings of $5.4 million. Q3 '14 total billings were $3.4 million. The year-over-year decline was due to a $0.5 million decrease in licensing and maintenance billings and a $2.0 million decrease in OEM billings, principally due to a decrease in Dell-related OEM bundling activity.
- The $0.5 million decline in total quarter-over-quarter billings from Q3 '14 consisted of an increase in licensing and maintenance net revenues of $0.3 million and a decrease of $0.8 million in OEM software bundling revenue.
Full Year 2014 Financial Highlights
- Wave's total net revenues for 2014 declined to $17.0 million versus $24.4 million in 2013. The decline in total net revenues from 2013 consisted of a $4.5 million decrease from a decline in the Dell OEM software bundling revenue as described above, a $1.5 million decrease as a result of a service contract with the United States Department of Defense that was completed during 2013 and a $0.9 million decline in consulting revenue from one of the world's leading international oil and gas companies.
- 2014 total operating expenses declined to $30.4 million versus $44.5 million in 2013. 2013 total operating expenses included $4.2 million of impairment charges.
- Wave's 2014 net loss was $12.9 million or ($0.30) per basic share, compared to a net loss of $20.3 million, or ($0.68) per basic share in 2013.
- 2014 total billings declined to $14.8 million versus 2013 billings of $24.3 million. The decline was primarily due to a $4.5 million decline in the Dell OEM software bundling revenue, a $2.5 million decrease in licensing and maintenance billings, a $1.5 million decrease as a result of a service contract with the United States Department of Defense that was completed during 2013 and a $0.9 million decline in consulting from one of the world's leading international oil and gas companies.
Working Capital
- Cash and cash equivalents were $1.8 million at December 31, 2014 compared to $2.1 million at December 31, 2013. Wave's total current assets were $4.0 million at December 31, 2014 and total current liabilities were $9.0 million, including $5.1 million in deferred revenue.
- Subsequent to December 31, 2014, Wave received net proceeds of $3.3 million through a registered direct placement of common stock priced at $0.65 per share and warrants priced at $0.70 per share.
CEO Commentary: Highlights
- In 2014 Wave focused on objectives to improve the financial performance of the company by implementing sound strategies for significantly cutting expenses while making fundamental changes that will enable sales growth.
- Made significant changes in senior and mid-level executives including a new Chief Financial Officer, leading to a positive change in company culture as well as improvements on business execution.
- Added two new members to the Board of Directors and executed a transition in the Chairman position after the passing of John Bagalay Jr.
- Implemented major changes in the sales and marketing teams to focus on large enterprise sales.
- Changed the entire North American sales force and the leadership of the EMEA sales team.
- Launched Virtual Smart Card 2.0, a bold new product that better enables us to sell our TPM management software, where Wave has significant market differentiation and profit potential.
- Made substantial and needed changes in 2014 that will enable increased enterprise sales and OEM royalties in 2015 and beyond.
Recent Corporate Developments:
- Wave Systems Appoints New Board Member, R.S. Cheheyl
- SEC Filing: Wave Receives $2.3M, Multi-Year Order from Major US-headquartered Insurance Company
- Wave Launches New Wave Cloud 3.1.4
- Wave Systems Appoints Will Stefan Roth Vice President, EMEA Sales
- Wave Systems Earns Top Score in Strategy Category by Technology Analyst
- Wave Completes $3.6 Million Stock Offering
- Wave Systems Elects New Chairman of the Board
About Wave Systems Wave Systems Corp. reduces the complexity, cost and uncertainty of authentication and data protection by starting inside the device. Unlike other vendors who try to secure information by adding layers of software for security, Wave leverages the security capabilities built directly into endpoint computing platforms themselves. Wave is a leading expert in this growing trend and is leading the way with first-to-market solutions and helped shape standards through its board seat on the Trusted Computing Group.
Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements This press release may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), including all statements that are not statements of historical fact regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the company, its directors or its officers with respect to, among other things: (i) the company's financing plans; (ii) trends affecting the company's financial condition or results of operations; (iii) the company's growth strategy and operating strategy; and (iv) the declaration and payment of dividends. The words "may," "would," "will," "expect," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "intend" and similar expressions and variations thereof are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the company's ability to control, and that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. Wave assumes no duty to and does not undertake to update forward-looking statements.
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WAVE SYSTEMS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
Three months ended Twelve months ended
December 31, December 31, December 31, December 31,
2014 2013 2014 2013
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net revenues:
Licensing and
maintenance $ 2,866,371 $ 5,613,559 $ 16,670,834 $ 22,591,914
Services - - 300,000 1,808,938
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total net revenues 2,866,371 5,613,559 16,970,834 24,400,852
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Operating expenses:
Licensing and
maintenance - cost
of net revenues 303,601 313,310 1,215,776 3,419,271
Services - cost of
net revenues - - 73,000 277,665
Selling, general,
and administrative 4,204,513 6,786,112 18,794,273 26,829,636
Research and
development 2,725,249 2,125,794 10,333,607 11,380,258
Impairment of
goodwill - - - 2,590,000
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total operating
expenses 7,233,363 9,225,216 30,416,656 44,496,830
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Operating loss (4,366,992) (3,611,657) (13,445,822) (20,095,978)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Other income
(expense), net:
Net currency
transaction loss (6,966) (4,862) (14,828) (17,220)
Gain on sale of
eSign 1,304,579 - 1,304,579 -
Net interest
expense (604,325) (49,260) (712,527) (200,456)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total other income
(expense), net 693,288 (54,122) 577,224 (217,676)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Loss before income
tax expense (3,673,704) (3,665,779) (12,868,598) (20,313,654)
Income tax expense 12,000 10,610 12,000 10,610
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Net loss $ (3,685,704) $ (3,676,389) $(12,880,598) $(20,324,264)
============ ============ ============ ============
Loss per common share
- basic and diluted $ (0.08) $ (0.11) $ (0.30) $ (0.68)
Weighted average
number of common
shares outstanding
during the period 45,918,494 33,436,124 43,024,449 29,825,854
WAVE SYSTEMS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Supplemental Schedules
(Unaudited)
Three months ended Twelve months ended
December 31, December 31, December 31, December 31,
2014 2013 2014 2013
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total net revenues $ 2,866,371 $ 5,613,559 $ 16,970,834 $ 24,400,852
Increase (decrease)
in deferred revenue 57,471 (190,072) (2,142,970) (76,791)
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
Total billings (Non-
GAAP) $ 2,923,842 $ 5,423,487 $ 14,827,864 $ 24,324,061
============ ============ ============ ============
Net loss as reported $ (3,685,704) $ (3,676,389) $(12,880,598) $(20,324,264)
Net interest expense 604,325 49,260 712,527 200,456
Income tax expense 12,000 10,610 12,000 10,610
Depreciation and
amortization 208,340 246,036 885,657 1,009,876
Share-based
compensation expense (93,933) 75,727 209,961 1,694,842
Impairment of
goodwill and
amortizable
intangible assets - - - 4,205,000
------------ ------------ ------------ ------------
EBITDAS (Non-GAAP) $ (2,954,972) $ (3,294,756) $(11,060,453) $(13,203,480)
============ ============ ============ ============
Non-GAAP Financial Measures: As supplemental information, we provide the non-GAAP performance measures that we refer to as total billings and EBITDAS. Total billings is provided in addition to, but not as a substitute for, GAAP total net revenues. Total billings means the sum of total net revenues determined in accordance with GAAP, plus the increase or minus the decrease in deferred revenue. We consider total billings an important measure of our financial performance, as we believe it best represents the continued increase in our software license upgrades. Total billings is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP and, as calculated by us, may not be consistent with computations of total billings by other companies. For the three months ended September 30, 2014, total billings were $3,373,273 and consisted of total net revenues of $4,332,104 adjusted for a decrease in deferred revenue of $958,831.
EBITDAS is defined as net income (loss) before interest income (expense), income taxes, depreciation, amortization and share-based compensation. EBITDAS should not be construed as a substitute for net income (loss) or net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (all as determined in accordance with GAAP) for the purpose of analyzing our operating performance, financial position and cash flows, as EBITDAS is not defined by GAAP. However, we regard EBITDAS as a complement to net income (loss) and other GAAP financial performance measures, including an indirect measure of operating cash flow. For the three months ended September 30, 2014, negative EBITDAS was $(2,414,066) and consisted of net loss as reported of $(2,105,859) adjusted for net interest expense of $24,325, depreciation and amortization of $215,418 and share-based compensation expense of $(547,950).
WAVE SYSTEMS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
December 31, December 31,
2014 2013
-------------- --------------
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,777,414 $ 2,120,102
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for
doubtful accounts of $-0-
December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 1,820,945 2,730,077
Pledged receivables - 1,683,188
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 397,689 488,656
-------------- --------------
Total current assets 3,996,048 7,022,023
Property and equipment, net 411,755 596,820
Amortizable intangible assets, net 2,008,227 2,590,920
Goodwill 1,448,000 1,448,000
Other assets 169,330 167,146
-------------- --------------
Total Assets 8,033,360 11,824,909
============== ==============
Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit
Current liabilities:
Secured borrowings - 1,430,710
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 3,918,493 6,789,274
Deferred revenue 5,125,932 6,996,239
-------------- --------------
Total current liabilities 9,044,425 15,216,223
Other long-term liabilities 50,779 78,618
Royalty liability 4,982,306 4,509,629
Long-term deferred revenue 871,677 1,003,614
-------------- --------------
Total liabilities 14,949,187 20,808,084
-------------- --------------
Stockholders' Deficit:
Common stock, $.01 par value. Authorized
150,000,000 shares as Class A; 45,962,324
shares issued and outstanding at December
31, 2014 and 35,019,740 at December 31, 2013 459,623 350,197
Common stock, $.01 par value. Authorized
13,000,000 shares as Class B; 8,885 shares
issued and outstanding at December 31, 2014
and 2013 89 89
Capital in excess of par value 422,745,539 407,907,019
Accumulated deficit (430,121,078) (417,240,480)
-------------- --------------
Total Stockholders' Deficit (6,915,827) (8,983,175)
-------------- --------------
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit $ 8,033,360 $ 11,824,909
============== ==============
Wave Systems Corp. Walter A. Shephard CFO (413) 243-1600 [email protected] Investor Relations David Collins, Chris Eddy (212) 924-9800 [email protected]
Source: Wave Systems Corp.
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