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Tenable Announces Third Quarter 2019 Financial Results

October 29, 2019 4:05 PM

COLUMBIA, Md., Oct. 29, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tenable (Nasdaq: TENB), the Cyber Exposure company, today announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2019.

"Q3 marked another successful quarter," said Amit Yoran, Chairman and CEO of Tenable. "Organizations now need and expect a risk-based approach to vulnerability management in order to keep up with today's threats. Tenable is leading this transformation with Lumin, which enables customers to calculate, communicate and compare their cyber exposure."

Third Quarter 2019 Financial Highlights

Recent Business Highlights

Financial Outlook

For the fourth quarter of 2019, we currently expect:

For the year ending December 31, 2019, we currently expect:

Conference Call Information

Tenable will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss its financial results. The conference call can be accessed at 877-407-9716 (U.S.) and 201-493-6779 (international). A live webcast of the event will be available on the Tenable Investor Relations website at https://investors.tenable.com. A replay of the webcast will be available until November 12, 2019.

About Tenable

Tenable® is the Cyber Exposure company. Over 27,000 organizations around the globe rely on Tenable to understand and reduce cyber risk. As the creator of Nessus®, Tenable extended its expertise in vulnerabilities to deliver the world’s first platform to see and secure any digital asset on any computing platform. Tenable customers include more than 50 percent of the Fortune 500, more than 25 percent of the Global 2000, and large government agencies. Learn more at tenable.com.

Contact Information

Investor RelationsAndrea DiMarco[email protected]

Media RelationsCayla Baker[email protected]

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, business strategy and plans and objectives for future operations, are forward-looking statements and represent our views as of the date of this press release. The words “anticipate,” believe,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “will” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, short-term and long-term business operations and objectives and financial needs. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of assumptions and risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond our control that could affect our financial results. These risks and uncertainties are detailed in the sections titled "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018, our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2019 and other filings that we make from time to time with the SEC, which are available on the SEC's website at sec.gov. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for our management to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements we may make. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the future events and trends discussed in this press release may not occur and actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied in any forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, we are under no obligation to update these forward-looking statements subsequent to the date of this press release, or to update the reasons if actual results differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Other Key Metrics

To supplement our consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP, we use certain non-GAAP financial measures, as described below, to understand and evaluate our core operating performance. These non-GAAP financial measures, which may be different than similarly titled measures used by other companies, are presented to enhance investors’ overall understanding of our financial performance and should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP.

We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information about our financial performance, enhance the overall understanding of our past performance and future prospects and allow for greater transparency with respect to important metrics used by management for financial and operational decision-making. We present these non-GAAP financial measures to assist investors in seeing our financial performance using a management view and because we believe that these measures provide an additional tool for investors to use in comparing our core financial performance over multiple periods with other companies in our industry.

Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the financial tables accompanying this press release.

Calculated Current Billings: We define calculated current billings, a non-GAAP financial measure, as total revenue recognized in a period plus the change in current deferred revenue in the corresponding period. We believe that calculated current billings is a key metric to measure our periodic performance. Given that most of our customers pay in advance (including multi-year contracts), but we generally recognize the related revenue ratably over time, we use calculated current billings to measure and monitor our ability to provide our business with the working capital generated by upfront payments from our customers. We believe that calculated current billings, which excludes deferred revenue for periods beyond twelve months in a customer’s contractual term, more closely correlates with annual contract value and that the variability in total billings, depending on the timing of large multi-year contracts and the preference for annual billing versus multi-year upfront billing, may distort growth in one period over another.

Free Cash Flow: We define free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, as net cash (used in) provided by operating activities less purchases of property and equipment. We believe free cash flow is an important liquidity measure of the cash (if any) that is available, after purchases of property and equipment, for investment in our business and to make acquisitions. We believe that free cash flow is useful to investors as a liquidity measure because it measures our ability to generate or use cash.

Non-GAAP Loss from Operations and Non-GAAP Operating Margin: We define these non-GAAP financial measures as their respective GAAP measures, excluding the effect of stock-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets.

Non-GAAP Net Loss, Non-GAAP Net Loss Per Share and Pro Forma Non-GAAP Net Loss Per Share: We define non-GAAP net loss as GAAP net loss attributable to common stockholders, excluding the effect of the accretion of Series A and B redeemable convertible preferred stock, stock-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets, including the applicable tax impact. We use non-GAAP net loss to calculate non-GAAP net loss per share and pro forma non-GAAP net loss per share. Pro forma non-GAAP net loss per share is calculated by giving effect to the conversion of our redeemable convertible preferred stock into common stock as though the conversion occurred at the beginning of each period presented prior to 2019.

Non-GAAP Gross Profit and Non-GAAP Gross Margin: We define non-GAAP gross profit as GAAP gross profit, excluding the effect of stock-based compensation and amortization of intangible assets. Non-GAAP gross margin is defined as non-GAAP gross profit as a percentage of revenue.

Non-GAAP Sales and Marketing Expense, Non-GAAP Research and Development Expense and Non-GAAP General and Administrative Expense: We define these non-GAAP measures as their respective GAAP measures, excluding stock-based compensation.

TENABLE HOLDINGS, INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS(unaudited)

Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands, except per share data)2019 2018 2019 2018
Revenue$91,852 $69,440 $257,537 $192,139
Cost of revenue(1)15,245 12,161 42,389 30,768
Gross profit76,607 57,279 215,148 161,371
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing(1)56,699 44,550 165,403 125,964
Research and development(1)20,763 20,553 64,396 55,529
General and administrative(1)17,472 13,272 48,595 32,868
Total operating expenses94,934 78,375 278,394 214,361
Loss from operations(18,327) (21,096) (63,246) (52,990)
Interest income, net1,527 894 4,677 845
Other expense, net(240) (185) (576) (605)
Loss before income taxes(17,040) (20,387) (59,145) (52,750)
Provision for income taxes600 482 1,563 1,157
Net loss(17,640) (20,869) (60,708) (53,907)
Accretion of Series A and B redeemable convertible preferred stock (55) (434)
Net loss attributable to common stockholders$(17,640) $(20,924) $(60,708) $(54,341)
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted$(0.18) $(0.28) $(0.64) $(1.34)
Weighted-average shares used to compute net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted96,709 74,261 95,433 40,688

_______________(1) Includes stock-based compensation as follows:

Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2019 2018 2019 2018
Cost of revenue$694 $692 $2,088 $883
Sales and marketing3,521 2,707 11,102 3,984
Research and development2,124 2,427 6,595 3,594
General and administrative4,160 2,957 11,406 5,745
Total stock-based compensation$10,499 $8,783 $31,191 $14,206

TENABLE HOLDINGS, INC.CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

September 30, 2019 December 31, 2018
(in thousands, except per share data)(unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents$171,303 $165,116
Short-term investments125,333 118,119
Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $557 and $188 at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively)81,201 68,261
Deferred commissions26,030 23,272
Prepaid expenses and other current assets21,126 22,020
Total current assets424,993 396,788
Property and equipment, net18,525 11,348
Deferred commissions (net of current portion)38,493 36,162
Operating lease right-of-use assets40,346 8,504
Other assets9,855 7,810
Total assets$532,212 $460,612
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$795 $171
Accrued expenses9,474 5,554
Accrued compensation24,244 29,594
Deferred revenue245,985 213,644
Operating lease liabilities3,970 4,262
Other current liabilities701 1,079
Total current liabilities285,169 254,304
Deferred revenue (net of current portion)83,390 76,259
Operating lease liabilities (net of current portion)37,788 6,055
Other liabilities2,677 2,231
Total liabilities409,024 338,849
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock (par value: $0.01; 500,000 shares authorized; 97,960 and 93,126 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively)980 931
Additional paid-in capital648,964 586,940
Accumulated other comprehensive income60
Accumulated deficit(526,816) (466,108)
Total stockholders’ equity123,188 121,763
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$532,212 $460,612

TENABLE HOLDINGS, INC.CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS(unaudited)

Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)2019 2018
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss$(60,708) $(53,907)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization4,604 4,580
Stock-based compensation31,191 14,206
Other(787) 771
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable(13,309) (8,190)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets820 941
Deferred commissions(5,089) (2,708)
Other assets(2,386) 315
Accounts payable and accrued expenses3,892 1,930
Accrued compensation(5,350) 1,252
Deferred revenue39,472 39,880
Other current liabilities(195) (4)
Other liabilities173 (71)
Net cash used in operating activities(7,672) (1,005)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment(10,262) (4,140)
Purchases of short-term investments(179,703) (34,114)
Sales and maturities of short-term investments174,485
Net cash used in investing activities(15,480) (38,254)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from initial public offering, net of underwriting discounts and commissions 268,531
Payments of costs related to initial public offering (3,732)
Principal payments under finance lease obligations(12) (389)
Proceeds from stock issued in connection with the employee stock purchase plan15,129
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options15,448 1,415
Repurchases of common stock (75)
Net cash provided by financing activities30,565 265,750
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash(1,226) (675)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash6,187 225,816
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period165,378 27,472
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$171,565 $253,288

TENABLE HOLDINGS, INC.REVENUE COMPONENTS AND RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES(unaudited)

RevenueThree Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)2019 2018 2019 2018
Subscription revenue$75,503 $53,511 $209,610 $146,568
Perpetual license and maintenance revenue13,797 13,864 40,877 40,753
Professional services and other revenue2,552 2,065 7,050 4,818
Revenue(1)$91,852 $69,440 $257,537 $192,139

_______________(1) Recurring revenue, which includes revenue from subscription arrangements for software and cloud-based solutions and maintenance associated with perpetual licenses, represented 92% and 91% of revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, and 89% of revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively.

Calculated Current BillingsThree Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)2019 2018 2019 2018
Revenue$91,852 $69,440 $257,537 $192,139
Add: Deferred revenue (current), end of period245,985 191,578 245,985 191,578
Less: Deferred revenue (current), beginning of period(227,227) (174,277) (213,644) (154,898)
Calculated current billings$110,610 $86,741 $289,878 $228,819

Free Cash FlowThree Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)2019 2018 2019 2018
Net cash used in operating activities$(4,675) $(1,751) $(7,672) $(1,005)
Purchases of property and equipment(4,927) (1,162) (10,262) (4,140)
Free cash flow(1)$(9,602) $(2,913) $(17,934) $(5,145)

________________(1) Free cash flow included a $3.7 million and a $4.7 million reduction in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively, and a $2.3 million benefit in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018, respectively, related to employee stock purchase plan activity. In addition, capital expenditures related to our new headquarters were $2.4 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively.

Non-GAAP Loss from Operations and Non-GAAP Operating MarginThree Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(dollars in thousands)2019 2018 2019 2018
Loss from operations$(18,327) $(21,096) $(63,246) $(52,990)
Stock-based compensation10,499 8,783 31,191 14,206
Amortization of intangible assets125 151 427 453
Non-GAAP loss from operations$(7,703) $(12,162) $(31,628) $(38,331)
Operating margin(20)% (30)% (25)% (28)%
Non-GAAP operating margin(8)% (18)% (12)% (20)%

Non-GAAP Net Loss, Non-GAAP Net Loss Per Share and Pro forma Non-GAAP Net Loss Per ShareThree Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands, except per share data)2019 2018 2019 2018
Net loss attributable to common stockholders$(17,640) $(20,924) $(60,708) $(54,341)
Accretion of Series A and B redeemable convertible preferred stock 55 434
Stock-based compensation10,499 8,783 31,191 14,206
Tax impact of stock-based compensation(1)273 (90) (255) (138)
Amortization of intangible assets(1)125 151 427 453
Non-GAAP net loss$(6,743) $(12,025) $(29,345) $(39,386)
Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted$(0.18) $(0.28) $(0.64) $(1.34)
Accretion of Series A and B redeemable convertible preferred stock 0.01
Stock-based compensation0.11 0.12 0.33 0.35
Tax impact of stock-based compensation(1)
Amortization of intangible assets(1) 0.01
Non-GAAP net loss per share, basic and diluted$(0.07) $(0.16) $(0.31) $(0.97)
Weighted-average shares used to compute net loss per share attributable to common stockholders and non-GAAP net loss per share, basic and diluted 96,709 74,261 95,433 40,688
Pro forma adjustment to reflect the assumed conversion of our convertible redeemable preferred stock as of the beginning of the period 14,449 41,590
Weighted-average shares used to compute pro forma non-GAAP net loss per share, basic and diluted 96,709 88,710 95,433 82,278
Pro forma non-GAAP net loss per share, basic and diluted$(0.07) $(0.14) $(0.31) $(0.48)

________________(1) The tax impact of stock-based compensation is based on the tax treatment for the applicable tax jurisdictions. There was no tax impact related to the amortization of intangible assets as it was incurred in the United States in periods in which we maintained a full valuation allowance.

Non-GAAP Gross Profit and Non-GAAP Gross MarginThree Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(dollars in thousands)2019 2018 2019 2018
Gross profit$76,607 $57,279 $215,148 $161,371
Stock-based compensation694 692 2,088 883
Amortization of intangible assets125 151 427 453
Non-GAAP gross profit$77,426 $58,122 $217,663 $162,707
Gross margin83% 82% 84% 84%
Non-GAAP gross margin84% 84% 85% 85%

Non-GAAP Sales and Marketing ExpenseThree Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(dollars in thousands)2019 2018 2019 2018
Sales and marketing expense$56,699 $44,550 $165,403 $125,964
Less: Stock-based compensation3,521 2,707 11,102 3,984
Non-GAAP sales and marketing expense$53,178 $41,843 $154,301 $121,980
Non-GAAP sales and marketing expense as % of revenue58% 60% 60% 63%

Non-GAAP Research and Development ExpenseThree Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(dollars in thousands)2019 2018 2019 2018
Research and development expense$20,763 $20,553 $64,396 $55,529
Less: Stock-based compensation2,124 2,427 6,595 3,594
Non-GAAP research and development expense$18,639 $18,126 $57,801 $51,935
Non-GAAP research and development expense as % of revenue20% 26% 22% 27%

Non-GAAP General and Administrative ExpenseThree Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
(dollars in thousands)2019 2018 2019 2018
General and administrative expense$17,472 $13,272 $48,595 $32,868
Less: Stock-based compensation4,160 2,957 11,406 5,745
Non-GAAP general and administrative expense$13,312 $10,315 $37,189 $27,123
Non-GAAP general and administrative expense as % of revenue14% 15% 14% 14%

Forecasted Non-GAAP Loss from OperationsThree Months Ending December 31, 2019 Year Ending December 31, 2019
(in millions)Low High Low High
Forecasted loss from operations$(22.2) $(21.2) $(85.4) $(84.4)
Forecasted stock-based compensation10.2 10.2 41.4 41.4
Forecasted amortization of intangible assets 0.4 0.4
Forecasted non-GAAP loss from operations$(12.0) $(11.0) $(43.6) $(42.6)

Forecasted Non-GAAP Net Loss and Non-GAAP Net Loss Per ShareThree Months Ending December 31, 2019 Year Ending December 31, 2019
(in millions, except per share data)Low High Low High
Forecasted net loss$(21.7) $(20.7) $(82.6) $(81.6)
Forecasted stock-based compensation(1)10.2 10.2 41.4 41.4
Forecasted amortization of intangible assets 0.4 0.4
Forecasted non-GAAP net loss$(11.5) $(10.5) $(40.8) $(39.8)
Forecasted net loss per share, basic and diluted$(0.22) $(0.21) $(0.86) $(0.85)
Forecasted stock-based compensation(1)0.10 0.10 0.44 0.44
Forecasted amortization of intangible assets
Forecasted Non-GAAP net loss per share, basic and diluted$(0.12) $(0.11) $(0.42) $(0.41)
Forecasted weighted-average shares used to compute net loss per share, basic and diluted 97.7 97.7 96.1 96.1

________________(1) The tax impact of stock-based compensation is immaterial for purposes of this reconciliation.

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