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Progress Reports 2022 Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Year End Results

January 17, 2023 4:15 PM

Q4 EPS Ahead of Guidance

Definitive Agreement to Acquire MarkLogic Expected to Drive Significant Growth

BURLINGTON, Mass., Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Progress (NASDAQ: PRGS), the trusted provider of infrastructure software, today announced financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended November 30, 2022.

Fourth Quarter 2022 Highlights1:

“The fourth quarter of Fiscal 2022 was the capstone of an outstanding and eventful year for Progress. Our business remained strong in a worsening global environment with steady demand across virtually all of our markets and product lines, and our teams continued to execute well and deliver results ahead of plan.” said Yogesh Gupta, CEO at Progress. “During the year, we successfully completed the integration of Kemp, held our first in-person customer and sales event in over two years, consistently beat consensus estimates and guidance, and we got 2023 off to a great start by signing a definitive agreement to acquire MarkLogic, which we expect will scale Progress to well above $700M in annualized sales. I’m extremely pleased with our fourth-quarter and Fiscal 2022 results, and I look forward to another great year ahead.”

Additional financial highlights included(1):

Three Months Ended
GAAP Non-GAAP1
(In thousands, except percentages and per share amounts)November 30, 2022 November 30, 2021 % Change November 30, 2022 November 30, 2021 % Change
Revenue$157,127 $140,128 12% $159,174 $143,725 11%
Income from operations$30,443 $20,358 50% $61,983 $51,627 20%
Operating margin 19% 15% 400 bps 39% 36% 300 bps
Net income$23,708 $14,926 59% $49,238 $41,292 19%
Diluted earnings per share$0.54 $0.33 64% $1.12 $0.92 22%
Cash from operations (GAAP) /Adjusted free cash flow (Non-GAAP)$40,137 $43,928 (9)% $37,462 $42,447 (12)%

Other fiscal fourth quarter 2022 metrics and recent results included:

“Q4 results were strong across virtually every metric and we’re very pleased to deliver such a strong close to our fiscal 2022” said Anthony Folger, CFO at Progress. “Our fiscal 2022 performance coupled with the announcement of our entry into a definitive agreement to acquire MarkLogic position us very well to deliver strong financial results in 2023 and beyond.”

Full Year Results

Fiscal Year Ended
GAAP Non-GAAP1
(In thousands, except percentages and per share amounts)November 30, 2022 November 30, 2021 % Change November 30, 2022 November 30, 2021 % Change
Revenue$602,013 $531,313 13% $610,618 $557,304 10%
Income from operations$132,131 $116,102 14% $242,088 $229,159 6%
Operating margin 22% 22% 40% 41% (100) bps
Net income$95,069 $78,420 21% $182,774 $172,886 6%
Diluted earnings per share$2.15 $1.76 22% $4.13 $3.87 7%
Cash from operations (GAAP) /Adjusted free cash flow (Non-GAAP)$192,160 $178,530 8% $189,418 $179,395 6%

2023 Business Outlook

Progress provides the following guidance for the fiscal year ending November 30, 2023 and the fiscal first quarter ending February 28, 2023, together with actual results for the same periods in the fiscal year ending November 30, 2022:

FY 2023 Guidance FY 2022 Actual
(In millions, except percentages and per share amounts)FY 2023
GAAP
FY 2023
Non-GAAP1
FY 2022
GAAP
FY 2022
Non-GAAP1
Revenue$671 - $681 $675 - $685 $602 $611
Diluted earnings per share$1.38 - $1.46 $4.09 - $4.17 $2.15 $4.13
Operating margin16% 38% 22% 40%
Cash from operations (GAAP) /
Adjusted free cash flow (Non-GAAP)
$173 - $183 $175 - $185 $192 $189
Effective tax rate20% - 21% 20% - 21% 19% 20%


Q1 2023 Guidance Q1 2022 Actual
(In millions, except per share amounts)Q1 2023
GAAP
Q1 2023
Non-GAAP
Q1 2022
GAAP
Q1 2022
Non-GAAP
Revenue$156 - $160 $157 - $161 $145 $148
Diluted earnings per share$0.35 - $0.39 $1.04 - $1.08 $0.46 $0.97

Based on current exchange rates, the expected negative currency translation impact on Progress' fiscal year 2023 business outlook compared to 2022 exchange rates is approximately $1.2 million on GAAP and non-GAAP revenue. The expected positive currency translation impact on GAAP and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $0.01. The expected negative currency translation impact on Progress' fiscal Q1 2023 business outlook compared to 2022 exchange rates on GAAP and non-GAAP revenue is approximately $2.5 million. The expected currency translation impact on GAAP and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share for fiscal Q1 2023 is not expected to be material from an accounting perspective. To the extent that there are changes in exchange rates versus the current environment and/or our expectations, this may have an impact on Progress' business outlook.

Conference Call

Progress will hold a conference call to review its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter of 2022 at 5:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. Participants must register for the conference call here: https://register.vevent.com/register/BIb02605ad0a6e40b4bedaeaabeb97147f. The webcast can be accessed at: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/68hjkiqj. The conference call will include comments followed by questions and answers. Attendees must register for the webcast and an archived version of the conference call and supporting materials will be available on the Progress website within the investor relations section after the live conference call.

Important Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Information

Progress furnishes certain non-GAAP supplemental information to our financial results. We use such non-GAAP financial measures to evaluate our period-over-period operating performance because our management team believes that by excluding the effects of certain GAAP-related items that in their opinion do not reflect the ordinary earnings of our operations, such information helps to illustrate underlying trends in our business and provides us with a more comparable measure of our continuing business, as well as greater understanding of the results from the primary operations of our business. Management also uses such non-GAAP financial measures to establish budgets and operational goals, evaluate performance, and allocate resources. In addition, the compensation of our executives and non-executive employees is based in part on the performance of our business as evaluated by such non-GAAP financial measures. We believe these non-GAAP financial measures enhance investors’ overall understanding of our current financial performance and our prospects for the future by: (i) providing more transparency for certain financial measures, (ii) presenting disclosure that helps investors understand how we plan and measure the performance of our business, (iii) affords a view of our operating results that may be more easily compared to our peer companies, and (iv) enables investors to consider our operating results on both a GAAP and non-GAAP basis (including following the integration period of our prior and proposed acquisitions). However, this non-GAAP information is not in accordance with, or an alternative to, generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) and should be considered in conjunction with our GAAP results as the items excluded from the non-GAAP information may have a material impact on Progress’ financial results. A reconciliation of non-GAAP adjustments to Progress' GAAP financial results is included in the tables at the end of this press release and is available on the Progress website at www.progress.com within the investor relations section.

In the noted fiscal periods, we adjusted for the following items from our GAAP financial results to arrive at our non-GAAP financial measures:

We also provide guidance on adjusted free cash flow, which is equal to cash flows from operating activities less purchases of property and equipment, plus restructuring payments.

Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains statements that are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Progress has identified some of these forward-looking statements with words like “believe,” “may,” “could,” “would,” “might,” “should,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “target,” “anticipate” and “continue,” the negative of these words, other terms of similar meaning or the use of future dates.

Forward-looking statements in this press release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Progress' business outlook, Total Growth Strategy, and financial guidance. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results or future events to differ materially from those anticipated by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation: (i) economic, geopolitical and market conditions can adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition, including our revenue growth and profitability, which in turn could adversely affect our stock price; (ii) our international sales and operations subject us to additional risks that can adversely affect our operating results, including risks relating to foreign currency gains and losses; (iii) we may fail to achieve our financial forecasts due to such factors as delays or size reductions in transactions, fewer large transactions in a particular quarter, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, or a decline in our renewal rates for contracts; (iv) if the security measures for our software, services, other offerings or our internal information technology infrastructure are compromised or subject to a successful cyber-attack, or if our software offerings contain significant coding or configuration errors, we may experience reputational harm, legal claims and financial exposure; (v) the timing of, or our ability to close, the proposed MarkLogic acquisition or the results expected therefrom; and (vi) risks related to the potential disruption of management’s attention due to the pending acquisition of MarkLogic. For further information regarding risks and uncertainties associated with Progress' business, please refer to Progress' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2021 and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarters ended February 28, 2022, and August 31, 2022. Progress undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.

About Progress

Dedicated to propelling business forward in a technology-driven world, Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) helps businesses drive faster cycles of innovation, fuel momentum and accelerate their path to success. As the trusted provider of the best products to develop, deploy and manage high-impact applications, Progress enables customers to develop the applications and experiences they need, deploy where and how they want and manage it all safely and securely. Hundreds of thousands of enterprises, including 1,700 software companies and 3.5 million developers, depend on Progress to achieve their goals—with confidence. Learn more at www.progress.com.

Progress and Progress Software are trademarks or registered trademarks of Progress Software Corporation and/or its subsidiaries or affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. Any other names contained herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended Fiscal Year Ended
(In thousands, except per share data)November 30, 2022 November 30, 2021 % Change November 30, 2022 November 30, 2021 % Change
Revenue:
Software licenses$53,154 $41,236 29% $188,336 $156,590 20%
Maintenance and services 103,973 98,892 5% 413,677 374,723 10%
Total revenue 157,127 140,128 12% 602,013 531,313 13%
Costs of revenue:
Cost of software licenses 2,574 1,508 71% 10,243 5,271 94%
Cost of maintenance and services 15,470 15,355 1% 62,177 58,242 7%
Amortization of acquired intangibles 5,487 4,217 30% 22,076 14,936 48%
Total costs of revenue 23,531 21,080 12% 94,496 78,449 20%
Gross profit 133,596 119,048 12% 507,517 452,864 12%
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing 39,992 37,422 7% 140,760 125,890 12%
Product development 28,602 26,759 7% 114,568 103,338 11%
General and administrative 21,537 18,793 15% 77,876 65,128 20%
Amortization of acquired intangibles 11,538 9,160 26% 46,868 31,996 46%
Restructuring expenses 95 5,175 (98)% 879 6,308 (86)%
Acquisition-related expenses 787 1,381 (43)% 4,603 4,102 12%
Cyber incident 602 * 602 *
Gain on sale of assets held for sale * (10,770) *
Total operating expenses 103,153 98,690 5% 375,386 336,762 11%
Income from operations 30,443 20,358 50% 132,131 116,102 14%
Other expense, net (3,667) (6,159) 40% (14,876) (20,568) 28%
Income before income taxes 26,776 14,199 89% 117,255 95,534 23%
Provision (benefit) for income taxes 3,068 (727) (522)% 22,186 17,114 30%
Net income$23,708 $14,926 59% $95,069 $78,420 21%
Earnings per share:
Basic$0.55 $0.34 62% $2.19 $1.79 22%
Diluted$0.54 $0.33 64% $2.15 $1.76 22%
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic 43,134 43,974 (2)% 43,475 43,916 (1)%
Diluted 44,091 44,853 (2)% 44,247 44,620 (1)%
Cash dividends declared per common share$0.175 $0.175 % $0.700 $0.700 %

*not meaningful

Stock-based compensation is included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations, as follows:
Cost of revenue$559 $327 71% $1,969 $1,561 26%
Sales and marketing 1,461 1,376 6% 4,884 6,055 (19)%
Product development 2,778 1,925 44% 10,326 8,104 27%
General and administrative 6,186 4,111 50% 19,915 14,004 42%
Total$10,984 $7,739 42% $37,094 $29,724 25%

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)

(In thousands)November 30, 2022 November 30, 2021
Assets
Current assets:
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments$251,762 $157,373
Accounts receivable, net 97,834 99,815
Unbilled receivables and contract assets, net 29,158 25,816
Other current assets 42,783 39,549
Assets held for sale 15,255
Total current assets 421,537 337,808
Property and equipment, net 14,927 14,345
Goodwill and intangible assets, net 888,392 958,337
Right-of-use lease assets 17,574 25,253
Long-term unbilled receivables and contract assets, net 39,936 17,464
Other assets 24,597 10,330
Total assets$1,406,963 $1,363,537
Liabilities and shareholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and other current liabilities$76,629 $84,215
Current portion of long-term debt, net 6,234 25,767
Short-term operating lease liabilities 7,471 7,926
Short-term deferred revenue, net 227,670 205,021
Total current liabilities 318,004 322,929
Long-term debt, net 259,220 239,992
Long-term operating lease liabilities 15,041 23,130
Long-term deferred revenue, net 54,770 47,359
Convertible senior notes, net 352,625 294,535
Other long-term liabilities 13,315 23,103
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock and additional paid-in capital 332,083 354,676
Retained earnings 61,905 57,813
Total shareholders' equity 393,988 412,489
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$1,406,963 $1,363,537

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended Fiscal Year Ended
(In thousands)November 30, 2022 November 30, 2021 November 30, 2022 November 30, 2021
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$23,708 $14,926 $95,069 $78,420
Depreciation and amortization 19,022 18,105 76,844 61,179
Gain on sale of assets held for sale (10,770)
Stock-based compensation 10,984 7,739 37,094 29,724
Other non-cash adjustments (5,390) 5,631 953 9,763
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (8,187) (2,473) (7,030) (556)
Net cash flows from operating activities 40,137 43,928 192,160 178,530
Capital expenditures (3,004) (1,913) (6,090) (4,654)
Issuances of common stock, net of repurchases 4,264 5,786 (60,876) (19,967)
Dividend payments to shareholders (7,712) (8,189) (31,063) (31,561)
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired (253,961) (253,961)
Proceeds from the issuance of debt, net of payment of issuance costs (304) 5,213
Payments of principal on long-term debt (1,719) (5,644) (6,873) (117,313)
Proceeds from issuance of Notes, net of issuance costs 349,196
Purchase of capped calls (43,056)
Other (4,764) (6,311) 1,918 (5,836)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments 26,898 (226,304) 94,389 51,378
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, beginning of period 224,864 383,677 157,373 105,995
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, end of period$251,762 $157,373 $251,762 $157,373

RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP SELECTED FINANCIAL MEASURES - FOURTH QUARTER1
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended % Change
(In thousands, except per share data)November 30, 2022 November 30, 2021 Non-GAAP
Adjusted revenue:
GAAP revenue$157,127 $140,128
Acquisition-related revenue 2,047 3,597
Non-GAAP revenue$159,174 100% $143,725 100% 11%
Adjusted income from operations:
GAAP income from operations$30,443 19% $20,358 15%
Amortization of acquired intangibles 17,025 11% 13,377 9%
Stock-based compensation 10,984 7% 7,739 5%
Restructuring expenses 95 % 5,175 4%
Acquisition-related revenue and expenses 2,834 2% 4,978 3%
Cyber incident 602 % %
Non-GAAP income from operations$61,983 39% $51,627 36% 20%
Adjusted net income:
GAAP net income$23,708 15% $14,926 11%
Amortization of acquired intangibles 17,025 11% 13,377 9%
Stock-based compensation 10,984 7% 7,739 5%
Restructuring expenses 95 % 5,175 4%
Acquisition-related revenue and expenses 2,834 2% 4,978 3%
Amortization of discount on Notes % 2,861 2%
Cyber incident 602 % %
Provision for income taxes (6,010) (4)% (7,764) (5)%
Non-GAAP net income$49,238 31% $41,292 29% 19%
Adjusted diluted earnings per share:
GAAP diluted earnings per share$0.54 $0.33
Amortization of acquired intangibles 0.39 0.30
Stock-based compensation 0.26 0.17
Restructuring expenses 0.12
Acquisition-related revenue and expenses 0.06 0.11
Amortization for discount on Notes 0.06
Cyber incident 0.01
Provision for income taxes (0.14) (0.17)
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share$1.12 $0.92 22%
Non-GAAP weighted avg shares outstanding - diluted 44,091 44,853 (2)%

RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP SELECTED FINANCIAL MEASURES - FISCAL YEAR1
(Unaudited)

Fiscal Year Ended % Change
(In thousands, except per share data)November 30, 2022 November 30, 2021 Non-GAAP
Adjusted revenue:
GAAP revenue$602,013 $531,313
Acquisition-related revenue 8,605 25,991
Non-GAAP revenue$610,618 100% $557,304 100% 10%
Adjusted income from operations:
GAAP income from operations$132,131 22% $116,102 22%
Amortization of acquired intangibles 68,944 11% 46,932 8%
Stock-based compensation 37,094 7% 29,724 5%
Restructuring expenses 879 % 6,308 1%
Acquisition-related revenue and expenses 13,208 2% 30,093 5%
Cyber incident 602 % %
Gain on sale of assets held for sale (10,770) (2)% %
Non-GAAP income from operations$242,088 40% $229,159 41% 6%
Adjusted net income:
GAAP net income$95,069 16% $78,420 15%
Amortization of acquired intangibles 68,944 11% 46,932 8%
Stock-based compensation 37,094 7% 29,724 6%
Restructuring expenses 879 % 6,308 1%
Acquisition-related revenue and expenses 13,208 2% 30,093 5%
Gain on sale of assets held for sale (10,770) (2)% %
Amortization of discount on Notes % 7,209 1%
Cyber incident 602 % %
Provision for income taxes (22,252) (4)% (25,800) (5)%
Non-GAAP net income$182,774 30% $172,886 31% 6%
Adjusted diluted earnings per share:
GAAP diluted earnings per share$2.15 $1.76
Amortization of acquired intangibles 1.56 1.05
Stock-based compensation 0.83 0.67
Restructuring expenses 0.02 0.14
Acquisition-related revenue and expenses 0.30 0.67
Gain on sale of assets held for sale (0.24)
Amortization of discount on Notes 0.16
Cyber incident 0.01
Provision for income taxes (0.50) (0.58)
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share$4.13 $3.87 7%
Non-GAAP weighted avg shares outstanding - diluted 44,247 44,620 (1)%

OTHER NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(Unaudited)

Quarter to Date Adjusted Free Cash Flow
(In thousands)Q4 2022 Q4 2021 % Change
Cash flows from operations$40,137 $43,928 (9)%
Purchases of property and equipment (3,004) (1,913) 57%
Free cash flow 37,133 42,015 (12)%
Add back: restructuring payments 329 432 (24)%
Adjusted free cash flow$37,462 $42,447 (12)%


Year to Date Adjusted Free Cash Flow
(In thousands)FY 2022 FY 2021 % Change
Cash flows from operations$192,160 $178,530 8%
Purchases of property and equipment (6,090) (4,654) 31%
Free cash flow 186,070 173,876 7%
Add back: restructuring payments 3,348 5,519 (39)%
Adjusted free cash flow$189,418 $179,395 6%

RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 GUIDANCE1
(Unaudited)

Fiscal Year 2023 Revenue Guidance
Fiscal Year Ended Fiscal Year Ending
November 30, 2022 November 30, 2023
(In millions) Low % Change High % Change
GAAP revenue$602.0 $671.3 12% $681.3 13%
Acquisition-related adjustments - revenue 8.6 3.7 (57)% 3.7 (57)%
Non-GAAP revenue$610.6 $675.0 11% $685.0 12%


Fiscal Year 2023 Non-GAAP Operating Margin Guidance
Fiscal Year Ending November 30, 2023
(In millions)Low High
GAAP income from operations$106.4 $110.9
GAAP operating margin 16% 16%
Acquisition-related revenue 3.7 3.7
Restructuring expense 6.6 6.6
Stock-based compensation 38.9 38.9
Acquisition-related expenses 4.5 4.5
Amortization of intangibles 96.7 96.7
Cyber incident 1.3 1.3
Total adjustments 151.7 151.7
Non-GAAP income from operations$258.1 $262.6
Non-GAAP operating margin 38% 38%


Fiscal Year 2023 Non-GAAP Earnings per Share and Effective Tax Rate Guidance
Fiscal Year Ending November 30, 2023
(In millions, except per share data)Low High
GAAP net income$61.1 $64.6
Adjustments (from previous table) 151.7 151.7
Income tax adjustment(2) (31.1) (31.1)
Non-GAAP net income$181.7 $185.2
GAAP diluted earnings per share$1.38 $1.46
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share$4.09 $4.17
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding 44.4 44.4


2 Tax adjustment is based on a non-GAAP effective tax rate of approximately 20% for Low and 21% for High, calculated as follows:
Non-GAAP income from operations $258.1 $262.6
Other (expense) income (29.6) (29.6)
Non-GAAP income from continuing operations before income taxes 228.5 233.0
Non-GAAP net income 181.7 185.2
Tax provision $46.8 $47.8
Non-GAAP tax rate 20% 21%

RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 GUIDANCE1
(Unaudited)

Fiscal Year 2023 Adjusted Free Cash Flow Guidance
Fiscal Year Ending November 30, 2023
(In millions)Low High
Cash flows from operations (GAAP)$173 $183
Purchases of property and equipment (5) (5)
Add back: restructuring payments 7 7
Adjusted free cash flow (non-GAAP)$175 $185

RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES FOR Q1 2023 GUIDANCE1
(Unaudited)

Q1 2023 Revenue Guidance
Three Months Ended Three Months Ending
February 28, 2022 February 28, 2023
(In millions) Low % Change High % Change
GAAP revenue$144.9 $155.6 7% $159.6 10%
Acquisition-related adjustments - revenue 2.6 1.4 (46)% 1.4 (46)%
Non-GAAP revenue$147.5 $157.0 6% $161.0 9%


Q1 2023 Non-GAAP Earnings per Share Guidance
Three Months Ending February 28, 2023
Low High
GAAP diluted earnings per share$0.35 $0.39
Acquisition-related revenue 0.03 0.03
Acquisition-related expense 0.05 0.05
Stock-based compensation 0.22 0.22
Amortization of intangibles 0.44 0.44
Restructuring expense 0.10 0.10
Cyber incident 0.03 0.03
Total adjustments 0.87 0.87
Income tax adjustment (0.18) (0.18)
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share$1.04 $1.08

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See Important Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Information and a reconciliation of Non-GAAP adjustments to Progress' GAAP financial results at the end of this press release.


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