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CalAmp Reports Fiscal 2018 First Quarter Financial Results

June 27, 2017 4:05 PM

IRVINE, Calif., June 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- CalAmp (NASDAQ: CAMP), a pure-play pioneer of Internet of Things (IoT) enablement solutions, today reported results for its first quarter of fiscal 2018 ended May 31, 2017.

Revenue for the fiscal 2018 first quarter was $88.1 million, a decrease of 3% from the first quarter of fiscal 2017. Excluding last year's revenue from the former satellite business, which ceased operations effective August 31, 2016, revenue in the latest quarter was up 6% from $82.7 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2017.

Michael Burdiek, CalAmp's President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "We are pleased with our first quarter performance as we report a strong start to the fiscal year. We built on the momentum from last quarter and grew our core telematics and subscription revenues as we continued to expand our technology leadership. We see additional opportunities from large customers as we invest in our core technologies and expand our strategic partnerships with IoT industry leaders."

Gross profit for the first quarter of fiscal 2018 was $37.4 million, an increase of $2.6 million over the same quarter last year. Gross margin was 42.5% in the first quarter of fiscal 2018, up from 38.2% in the first quarter of fiscal 2017.

Our GAAP-basis net loss in the first quarter of fiscal 2018 was $2.7 million, or ($0.08) per diluted share, compared to net loss of $2.7 million, or $(0.07) per diluted share, in the fiscal 2017 first quarter. Non-GAAP adjusted basis net income for the fiscal 2018 first quarter was $10.4 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, compared to non-GAAP adjusted basis net income of $11.1 million, or $0.30 per diluted share, in the first quarter of fiscal 2017.

The GAAP-basis results of operations in the fiscal 2018 first quarter were adversely affected by a charge of $6.1 million, or ($0.11) per diluted share net of tax, for additional damages associated with the Omega patent infringement judgment. Notwithstanding the reserve recorded in the first quarter, the Company is continuing to pursue all legal remedies in this patent infringement matter, and management believes that CalAmp will ultimately prevail.

Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of fiscal 2018 was $13.2 million and Adjusted EBITDA margin was 15.0%, compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $13.7 million and Adjusted EBITDA margin of 15.1% in the first quarter of fiscal 2017.

As of May 31, 2017, the company had total cash and marketable securities of $109.2 million and total debt outstanding of $148.6 million, which is the carrying amount of the company's 1.625% convertible notes in the face amount of $172.5 million. Net cash provided by operating activities was $10.9 million during the first quarter.

Q1 Business and Financial Highlights

  • MRM telematics product revenue grew 8% sequentially and 17% year-over-year, reaching the highest level of the past six quarters.
  • Software and subscription service revenue was $16.1 million, up 6% sequentially.
  • Record gross margin of 42.5%.
  • We commenced shipments of MRM Telematics products to several LoJack international licensees.
  • We commercially launched CrashBoxx™ Instant Crash Notification and enhanced CrashBoxx services for automated accident reconstruction and predictive vehicle damage assessments.

Business OutlookThe outlook for the fiscal 2018 second quarter ending August 31, 2017 is:

  • Consolidated revenue in the range of $86 to $91 million.
  • GAAP basis net income in the range of $0.32 to $0.38 per diluted share.
  • Non-GAAP net income in the range of $0.23 to $0.29 per diluted share.
  • Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $10.5 to $13.5 million.

The second quarter GAAP basis net income outlook includes a contribution of approximately $0.30 per diluted share from the receipt of the first installment of a legal settlement reached this month with a former supplier to LoJack. The effects of this legal settlement are excluded from non-GAAP net income and Adjusted EBITDA. The second quarter earnings outlook also contemplates a roughly 10% sequential quarter increase in R&D expense in support of strategic program rollouts with key customers that are expected to contribute to revenue in the coming quarters.

Conference Call and Webcast CalAmp is hosting a conference call for analysts and investors to discuss its first quarter of 2018 results and outlook for its second quarter of 2018 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time today. Participants can listen in via webcast by visiting the Investor Relations section of CalAmp's website at www.calamp.com. Please go to the website at least 15 minutes early to register, download and install any necessary audio software. A replay of the webcast will be available for 30 days after the call. The conference call can also be accessed by dialing 855-302-8830 (+1-330-871-6073 for international callers) and using the Conference ID# 33226778. Following the call, an audio replay will also be available by calling 855-859-2056 or +1-404-537-3406 and entering the Conference ID# 33226778. The audio replay will be available through July 11, 2017.

About CalAmp CalAmp (NASDAQ: CAMP) is a pure-play pioneer in the connected vehicle and broader IoT marketplace. The company's extensive portfolio of intelligent communications devices, robust and scalable telematics cloud services, and targeted software applications streamline otherwise complex IoT deployments. These solutions enable customers to optimize their operations by collecting, monitoring, and efficiently reporting business-critical data and desired intelligence from high-value mobile and remote assets. CalAmp is headquartered in Irvine, California and has been publicly traded since 1983. For more information, please visit www.calamp.com.

Forward-Looking Statements Statements in this press release that are not historical in nature are forward-looking statements that, within the meaning of the federal securities laws including the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Words such as "may", "will", "expect", "intend", "plan", "believe", "seek", "could", "estimate", "judgment", "targeting", "should", "anticipate", "goal" and variations of these words and similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this press release address a variety of subjects, including the outlook for our fiscal 2018 second quarter operating results. Readers are cautioned that actual results could differ materially from those implied by such forward-looking statements due to a variety of factors, including global economic conditions, competitive pressures and pricing declines, intellectual property infringement claims, and other risks or uncertainties that are described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Although we believe the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurances that our expectations will be attained. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures "GAAP" refers to financial information presented in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This press release includes non-GAAP financial measures, as defined in Regulation G promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. CalAmp believes that its presentation of non-GAAP financial measures provides useful supplementary information to investors. The presentation of non-GAAP financial measures is not meant to be considered in isolation from or as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP.

In this press release, CalAmp reports the non-GAAP financial measures of Adjusted Basis net income, Adjusted Basis net income per diluted share, Adjusted EBITDA (Earnings Before Investment Income, Interest Expense, Taxes, Depreciation, Amortization, Stock-Based Compensation, acquisition and integration expenses, non-cash costs and expenses arising from purchase accounting adjustments, litigation provisions, and certain other adjustments as detailed in the accompanying non-GAAP reconciliation), and Adjusted EBITDA margin. Adjusted Basis net income excludes the impact of intangible assets amortization expense, stock-based compensation, non-cash interest from amortization of debt discount, acquisition and integration expenses, non-cash costs and expenses arising from purchase accounting adjustments, litigation provisions, and certain other adjustments as shown in the non-GAAP reconciliation provided in the table at the end of this press release. CalAmp uses these non-GAAP financial measures to enhance the investor's overall understanding of the financial performance and future prospects of CalAmp's core business activities. Specifically, CalAmp believes that the use of these non-GAAP measures facilitates the comparison of results of core business operations between its current and past periods.

CAL AMP CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended

May 31,

2017

2016

/---------(Unaudited)----------/

Revenues

$

88,081

$

91,147

Cost of revenues

50,638

56,313

Gross profit

37,443

34,834

Operating expenses:

Research and development

5,832

6,091

Selling

12,671

11,308

General and administrative

16,410

15,983

Intangible asset amortization

3,858

3,490

38,771

36,872

Operating loss

(1,328)

(2,038)

Non-operating income (expense):

Investment income

333

453

Interest expense

(2,518)

(2,424)

Other income (expense)

116

543

(2,069)

(1,428)

Loss before income taxes and equity in net loss of affiliate

(3,397)

(3,466)

Income tax benefit

1,080

1,119

Loss before equity in net

loss of affiliate

(2,317)

(2,347)

Equity in net loss of affiliate

(337)

(312)

Net loss

$

(2,654)

$

(2,659)

Loss per share:

Basic

$

(0.08)

$

(0.07)

Diluted

$

(0.08)

$

(0.07)

Shares used in computing loss per share:

Basic

35,068

36,699

Diluted

35,068

36,699

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CAL AMP CORP.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

May 31,

February 28,

2017

2017

Assets

(Unaudited)

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

108,690

$

93,706

Short-term marketable securities

546

6,722

Accounts receivable, net

65,501

67,403

Inventories

32,803

29,279

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

9,391

9,595

Total current assets

216,931

206,705

Property, equipment and improvements, net

21,198

21,162

Deferred income tax assets

40,637

27,504

Goodwill

72,980

72,980

Other intangible assets, net

63,434

67,223

Other assets

11,954

12,565

$

427,134

$

408,139

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

33,586

$

30,266

Accrued payroll and employee benefits

5,710

7,955

Deferred revenue

15,928

14,662

Other current liabilities

29,537

24,958

Total current liabilities

84,761

77,841

1.625% convertible senior unsecured notes

148,643

146,827

Other non-current liabilities

19,582

20,229

Stockholders' equity:

Common stock

354

353

Additional paid-in capital

212,943

211,187

Accumulated deficit

(38,730)

(47,757)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(419)

(541)

Total stockholders' equity

174,148

163,242

$

427,134

$

408,139

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CAL AMP CORP.

CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENTS

(In thousands)

Three Months Ended

May 31,

2017

2016

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net loss

$

(2,654)

$

(2,659)

Depreciation expense

2,025

1,821

Intangible assets amortization expense

3,858

3,490

Stock-based compensation expense

1,817

1,984

Tax benefits on the vesting of restricted stock-based awards and exercise of stock options

157

-

Amortization of convertible debt issue costs and discount

1,816

1,699

Deferred tax assets, net

(1,609)

(1,494)

Equity in net loss of affiliate

337

312

Impairment of internal use software

-

1,364

Changes in operating working capital

5,480

1,805

Other

(319)

-

Net cash provided by operating activities

10,908

8,322

Cash flows from investing activities:

Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities

6,722

38,578

Purchases of marketable securities

(546)

-

Capital expenditures

(2,079)

(1,620)

Acquisition of LoJack, net of cash acquired

-

(116,982)

Advances to unconsolidated subsidiary

-

(737)

Other

(69)

(20)

Net cash provided (used) by investing activities

4,028

(80,781)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Taxes paid related to net share settlement of vested equity awards

(156)

(160)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

96

721

Net cash provided (used) by financing activities

(60)

561

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

108

-

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

14,984

(71,898)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

93,706

139,388

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

108,690

$

67,490

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CAL AMP CORP.

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES TO GAAP

(Unaudited)

"GAAP" refers to financial information presented in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This press release includes historical non-GAAP financial measures, as defined in Regulation G promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. CalAmp believes that its presentation of historical non-GAAP financial measures provides useful supplementary information to investors. The presentation of historical non-GAAP financial measures is not meant to be considered in isolation from or as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP.

In this press release, CalAmp reports the non-GAAP financial measures of Adjusted basis net income, Adjusted basis net income per diluted share, non-GAAP gross margin, Adjusted EBITDA (Earnings Before Investment Income, Interest Expense, Taxes, Depreciation, Amortization and Stock-Based Compensation and other adjustments as identified below), and Adjusted EBITDA margin. CalAmp uses these non-GAAP financial measures to enhance the investor's overall understanding of the financial performance and future prospects of CalAmp's core business activities. Specifically, CalAmp believes that the use of these non-GAAP measures facilitates the comparison of results of core business operations between its current and past periods.

The reconciliation of the GAAP basis net loss to Adjusted basis (non-GAAP) net income is as follows (in thousands except per share amounts):

Three Months Ended

May 31,

2017

2016

GAAP basis net loss

$

(2,654)

$

(2,659)

Intangible assets amortization expense

3,858

3,490

Stock-based compensation expense

1,817

1,984

Non-cash interest expense from amortization of debt discount

1,610

1,507

GAAP basis income tax benefit

(1,080)

(1,119)

Equity in net loss of affiliate

337

312

Acquisition and integration expenses

-

3,539

Non-cash cost of sales and depreciation on markup of LoJack inventory and fixed assets

186

4,010

Legal arbitration expenses for LoJack battery claim

497

380

Litigation provision

6,075

-

Adjusted basis income before income taxes

10,646

11,444

Income tax provision (non-GAAP basis) (a)

(250)

(384)

Adjusted basis net income

$

10,396

$

11,060

Adjusted basis net income per diluted share

$

0.29

$

0.30

Weighted average common shares outstanding on diluted basis

35,926

37,173

(a) The non-GAAP income tax provision represents cash taxes paid or payable for the period after giving effect to the utilization of net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards.

The reconciliation of GAAP basis net loss to Adjusted EBITDA, and the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA margin, are as follows

(dollars in thousands):

Three Months Ended

May 31,

2017

2016

GAAP basis net loss

$

(2,654)

$

(2,659)

Investment income

(333)

(453)

Interest expense

2,518

2,424

GAAP basis income tax benefit

(1,080)

(1,119)

Depreciation expense

2,025

1,821

Intangible assets amortization expense

3,858

3,490

Stock-based compensation expense

1,817

1,984

Equity in net loss of affiliate

337

312

Acquisition and integration expenses

-

3,539

Non-cash cost of sales on markup of LoJack inventory

-

4,010

Legal arbitration expenses for LoJack battery claim

497

380

Litigation provision

6,075

-

Deferred compensation expense

121

-

Adjusted EBITDA

$

13,181

$

13,729

Revenue

$

88,081

$

91,147

Adjusted EBITDA margin

15.0%

15.1%

The calculation of non-GAAP gross margin is as follows (dollars in thousands):

Three Months Ended

May 31,

2017

2016

GAAP basis gross profit

$

37,443

$

34,834

Non-cash cost of sales arising from fair value write-up of LoJack inventory

-

4,010

Non-GAAP gross profit

$

37,443

$

38,844

Revenue

$

88,081

$

91,147

Non-GAAP gross margin

42.5%

42.6%

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