DragonWave Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2016 Results

January 13, 2016 5:00 PM EST

OTTAWA, CANADA -- (Marketwired) -- 01/13/16 -- 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 third 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 third quarter of fiscal year 2016 was $21.0 million, compared with $26.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2016 and $47.3 million in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2015. Revenue from the Nokia channel represented 40% of revenue in the third quarter of this fiscal year, versus 50% in third quarter of fiscal year 2015.

Gross profit in the third quarter of fiscal year 2016 was 23.5%, compared with 14.8% in the second quarter of fiscal year 2016 and 16.3% in the third quarter of fiscal year 2015.

Operating expenses excluding restructuring charges were reduced from $10.5M in the previous quarter to $8.7M in the third quarter.

Net loss attributable to shareholders in the third quarter of fiscal year 2016 was ($6.2) million or ($0.08) per basic and diluted share, which included restructuring charges of $1.4M. This compares to a net loss attributable to shareholders of ($21.0) million or ($0.28) per basic and diluted share in the second quarter of fiscal year 2016 and ($3.8) million or ($0.05) per basic and diluted share in the third quarter of fiscal year 2015.

"We made important improvements this quarter by increasing our gross margins and reducing operating expenses. We have begun to realign the organization to address customer opportunities on a direct basis in light of the changes in our Nokia channel." said DragonWave President and CEO, Peter Allen.

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $7.8 million at the end of the third quarter of fiscal year 2016, compared to $13.1 million at the end of the second quarter of fiscal year 2016.

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 January 14, 2016.

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 forward opportunities and the potential benefits of, and demand for, DragonWave's products. 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.

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 January 13, 2016 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
                                       November 30,            February 28,
                                               2015                    2015
                            ------------------------------------------------
Assets
Current Assets
  Cash and cash equivalents                   7,784                  23,692
  Trade receivables                          27,566                  48,626
  Inventory                                  25,403                  24,294
  Other current assets                        3,611                   5,834
  Deferred tax asset                             25                      61
                            ------------------------------------------------
                                             64,389                 102,507
Long Term Assets
  Property and equipment                      4,148                   4,322
  Deferred tax asset                              -                   1,485
  Deferred financing cost                         -                      18
  Intangible assets                             704                     794
  Goodwill                                        -                  11,927
                            ------------------------------------------------
                                              4,852                  18,546

Total Assets                                 69,241                 121,053
                            ------------------------------------------------
                            ------------------------------------------------

Liabilities
Current Liabilities
  Debt facility                              26,652                       -
  Accounts payable and
   accrued liabilities                       26,118                  40,163
  Deferred revenue                            2,024                     830
  Capital lease obligation                      211                     514
  Warrant liability                              47                       -
                            ------------------------------------------------
                                             55,052                  41,507

Long Term Liabilities
  Debt facility                                   -                  32,400
  Other long term
   liabilities                                  888                   1,139
  Warrant liability                               4                   1,239
                            ------------------------------------------------
                                                892                  34,778

Shareholders' equity
  Capital stock                             221,126                 220,952
  Contributed surplus                         9,024                   8,388
  Deficit                                  (209,094)               (175,921)
  Accumulated other
   comprehensive loss                        (9,618)                 (9,618)
                            ------------------------------------------------
Total Shareholders' equity                   11,438                  43,801

  Non-controlling interests                   1,859                     967
                            ------------------------------------------------
Total Equity                                 13,297                  44,768

Total Liabilities and Equity                 69,241                 121,053
                            ------------------------------------------------
                            ------------------------------------------------


Shares issued & outstanding              75,487,649              75,290,818



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

                                 Three months ended       Nine months ended
                            ------------------------------------------------
                               November    November    November    November
                                    30,         30,         30,         30,
                                   2015        2014        2015        2014
                            ------------------------------------------------

REVENUE                          20,997      47,320      74,254     114,024
Cost of sales                    16,063      39,602      59,786      94,527
                            ------------------------------------------------
Gross profit                      4,934       7,718      14,468      19,497
                            ------------------------------------------------

EXPENSES
  Research and development        2,873       4,827      10,981      14,386
  Selling and marketing           2,418       3,557       8,714      10,230
  General and administrative      3,398       3,808      10,487      11,797
                            ------------------------------------------------
                                  8,689      12,192      30,182      36,413
                            ------------------------------------------------

Loss before other items          (3,755)     (4,474)    (15,714)    (16,916)

  Goodwill impairment                 -           -     (11,927)          -
  Restructuring costs            (1,419)          -      (1,419)          -
  Amortization of intangible
   assets                          (149)       (333)       (481)       (981)
  Accretion expense                 (36)        (69)       (168)       (109)
  Interest expense                 (499)       (301)     (1,590)     (1,105)
  Warrant issuance expenses           -           -           -        (221)
  Gain on change in estimate          -         200           -         301
  Gain on sale of fixed
   assets                             -          18           -          18
  Fair value adjustment -
   warrant liability                293       1,880       1,188       1,028
  Foreign exchange (loss)
   gain                             270         145         (24)        519
                            ------------------------------------------------
Loss before income taxes         (5,295)     (2,934)    (30,135)    (17,466)

  Income tax expense                459         502       2,146       1,047
                            ------------------------------------------------
Net Loss                         (5,754)     (3,436)    (32,281)    (18,513)

  Net Income Attributable to
   Non-Controlling Interest        (493)       (320)       (892)       (739)
                            ------------------------------------------------
Net Loss attributable to
 shareholders                    (6,247)     (3,756)    (33,173)    (19,252)

Net loss per share
  Basic                           (0.08)      (0.05)      (0.44)      (0.29)
  Diluted                         (0.08)      (0.05)      (0.44)      (0.29)

Weighted Average Shares
 Outstanding
  Basic                      75,450,850  75,254,452  75,341,034  65,738,695
  Diluted                    75,450,850  75,254,452  75,341,034  65,738,695

Contacts:
Investor Contact:
Peter Allen
President & CEO
DragonWave Inc.
[email protected]
+1-613-599-9991 ext 2222

Media Contact:
Nadine Kittle
Marketing Communications
DragonWave Inc.
[email protected]
+1-613-599-9991 ext 2262

Media Contact:
Becky Obbema
Interprose Public Relations
(for DragonWave)
[email protected]
+1-408-778-2024

Source: DragonWave Inc.



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