DragonWave Reports First Quarter Fiscal Year 2016 Results

July 8, 2015 5:02 PM EDT

OTTAWA, CANADA -- (Marketwired) -- 07/08/15 -- DragonWave Inc. (TSX: DWI)(NASDAQ: DRWI) a leading global supplier of packet microwave radio systems for mobile and access networks, today announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2016. All figures are in U.S. dollars and were prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP").

Revenue for the first quarter of fiscal year 2016 was $26.3 million, compared with $43.7 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2015 and $28.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2015. Revenue from the Nokia channel represented 52% of revenue in the first quarter of this fiscal year, versus 46% in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2015 and 61% in first quarter of fiscal year 2015.

Gross profit in the first quarter of fiscal year 2016 was 21.1%, compared with 19.4% in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2015 and 20.5% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2015.

Net loss attributable to shareholders in the first quarter of fiscal year 2016 was ($6.0) million or ($0.08) per basic and diluted share. This compares to a net loss attributable to shareholders of ($2.3) million or ($0.03) per basic and diluted share in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2015 and ($6.6) million or ($0.11) per basic and diluted share in the first quarter of fiscal year 2015.

Key achievements in the quarter include:


--  DragonWave Harmony Enhanced solution selected for 3G/4G network in
    India;
--  Scaled the manufacturing run rate of our Harmony Enhanced product in
    response to strong market demand;
--  Received additional multi-million dollar turnkey purchase orders from
    pan-India broadband service provider;
--  Received first small-cell order for another Tier 1 North American
    carrier; and
--  Small cell trial activity is increasing with fifteen active trials
    worldwide.

"We are pleased with the increased demand as we move into our second quarter. Momentum is such that we anticipate revenue growth of between 30% and 60% in Q2 relative to Q1. From a full year outlook perspective, the start to the year has not been as strong as expected, but we anticipate solid growth in the second half," said DragonWave President and CEO, Peter Allen.

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $18.9 million at the end of the first quarter of fiscal year 2016, compared to $23.7 million at the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2015.

Webcast and Conference Call Details:

The DragonWave management team will discuss the results on a webcast and conference call beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on July 9, 2015.

The live webcast and presentation slides will be available at the Investor Relations section of the DragonWave website at: http://investor.dragonwaveinc.com/events.cfm

An archive of the webcast will be available at the same link.

Conference call dial-in numbers:

Toll-free North America Dial-in: (877) 312-9202

International Dial-in: (408) 774-4000

About DragonWave

DragonWave® is a leading provider of high-capacity packet microwave solutions that drive next-generation IP networks. DragonWave's carrier-grade point-to-point packet microwave systems transmit broadband voice, video and data, enabling service providers, government agencies, enterprises and other organizations to meet their increasing bandwidth requirements rapidly and affordably. The principal application of DragonWave's products is wireless network backhaul, including a range of products ideally suited to support the emergence of underlying small cell networks. Additional solutions include leased line replacement, last mile fiber extension and enterprise networks. DragonWave's corporate headquarters is located in Ottawa, Ontario, with sales locations in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North America. For more information, visit http://www.dragonwaveinc.com.

DragonWave®, Horizon® and Avenue® are registered trademarks of DragonWave Inc.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this release constitute forward-looking statements or forward-looking information as defined by applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements include statements as to DragonWave's growth opportunities and the potential benefits of, and demand for, DragonWave's products, as well as our expectations regarding Q2 and full year FY2016 revenues. These statements are subject to certain assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including our view of the relative position of DragonWave's products compared to competitive offerings in the industry. Our guidance on Q2 revenue is subject to assumptions, including the timing of orders from our principal channel partner. Our outlook on full year FY2016 revenues is also subject to assumptions, including the progression of roll-outs with two Tier 1 mobile operators, levels of ongoing demand from our principal channel partner, and the capacity of our supply chain to scale to meet demand.

Forward-looking statements are provided to help external stakeholders understand DragonWave's expectations as of the date of this release and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements. DragonWave's actual results, performance, achievements and developments may differ materially from the results, performance, achievements or developments expressed or implied by such statements, as a result of the risks identified above as well as other risks identified in our publicly filed documents. Material risks and uncertainties relating to our business are described under the heading "Risks and Uncertainties" in the MD&A dated July 8, 2015 and in the Company's Annual Information Form and other public documents filed by DragonWave with Canadian and United States securities regulatory authorities, which are available at www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov, respectively. DragonWave assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by law.


                        CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                Expressed in US $000's except share amounts
                                (Unaudited)

                                                   As at              As at
                                                 May 31,       February 28,
                                                    2015               2015
                                      --------------------------------------
Assets
Current Assets
  Cash and cash equivalents                       18,908             23,692
  Trade receivables                               35,925             48,626
  Inventory                                       35,133             24,294
  Other current assets                             4,708              5,834
  Deferred tax asset                                  61                 61
                                      --------------------------------------
                                                  94,735            102,507
Long Term Assets
  Property and equipment                           4,671              4,322
  Deferred tax asset                               1,473              1,485
  Deferred financing cost                              5                 18
  Intangible assets                                  776                794
  Goodwill                                        11,927             11,927
                                      --------------------------------------
                                                  18,852             18,546

Total Assets                                     113,587            121,053
                                      --------------------------------------
                                      --------------------------------------

Liabilities
Current Liabilities
  Accounts payable and accrued
   liabilities                                    37,506             40,163
  Deferred revenue                                   858                830
  Capital lease obligation                           583                514
                                      --------------------------------------
                                                  38,947             41,507

Long Term Liabilities
  Debt facility                                   33,700             32,400
  Other long term liabilities                        990              1,139
  Warrant liability                                  717              1,239
                                      --------------------------------------
                                                  35,407             34,778

Shareholders' equity
  Capital stock                                  220,968            220,952
  Contributed surplus                              8,661              8,388
  Deficit                                       (181,875)          (175,921)
  Accumulated other comprehensive loss            (9,618)            (9,618)
                                      --------------------------------------
Total Shareholders' equity                        38,136             43,801

  Non-controlling interests                        1,097                967
                                      --------------------------------------
Total Equity                                      39,233             44,768

Total Liabilities and Equity                     113,587            121,053
                                      --------------------------------------
                                      --------------------------------------


Shares issued & outstanding                   75,315,330         75,290,818



                   CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
         Expressed in US $000's except share and per share amounts
                                (Unaudited)

                                                         Three months ended
                                                 May 31,            May 31,
                                                    2015               2014
                                      --------------------------------------

REVENUE                                           26,340             28,771
Cost of sales                                     20,791             22,885
                                      --------------------------------------
Gross profit                                       5,549              5,886
                                      --------------------------------------

EXPENSES
  Research and development                         3,885              4,265
  Selling and marketing                            3,244              3,365
  General and administrative                       3,834              4,426
                                      --------------------------------------
                                                  10,963             12,056
                                      --------------------------------------

Loss before amortization of intangible
 assets and other items                           (5,414)            (6,170)

  Amortization of intangible assets                 (183)              (309)
  Accretion expense                                  (71)               (40)
  Interest expense                                  (531)              (425)
  Gain on change in estimate                           -                101
  Fair value adjustment - warrant
   liability                                         522                150
  Foreign exchange (loss) gain                       (80)               121
                                      --------------------------------------
Loss before income taxes                          (5,757)            (6,572)

  Income tax expense                                  67                 95
                                      --------------------------------------
Net Loss                                          (5,824)            (6,667)

  Net (Income) Loss Attributable to
   Non-Controlling Interest                         (130)                35
                                      --------------------------------------
Net Loss attributable to shareholders             (5,954)            (6,632)

Net loss per share
  Basic                                            (0.08)             (0.11)
  Diluted                                          (0.08)             (0.11)

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding
  Basic                                       75,298,537         58,194,153
  Diluted                                     75,298,537         58,194,153


Contacts:
Investor Contact:
Russell Frederick
Chief Financial Officer
DragonWave Inc.
[email protected]
613-599-9991 ext 2253

Media Contact:
Nadine Kittle
Marketing Communications
DragonWave Inc.
[email protected]
613-599-9991 ext 2262

Media Contact:
Becky Obbema
Interprose Public Relations
(for DragonWave)
[email protected]
(408) 778-2024

Source: DragonWave Inc.



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