AURORA, Ill., May 29, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Westell Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSTL), a leading provider of high-performance network infrastructure solutions, today announced results for its fiscal 2019 fourth quarter ended March 31, 2019 (4Q19) and its fiscal year ended March 31, 2019 (FY19). Management will host a conference call to discuss financial and business results tomorrow, Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 9:30 AM Eastern Time (details below).
“4Q19 revenue was largely affected by the performance of our IBW segment. While sales of commercial repeaters and DAS conditioners decreased as expected, delays in expanding our product portfolio for a larger addressable public safety market further contributed to the IBW decline. Seasonally lower sales of remote units affected ISM revenue after a strong performance in 3Q19. CNS revenue increased sequentially, led by power distribution and network connectivity products, and growing traction for our new suite of fiber access solutions,” said Stephen John, Westell’s President and CEO.
“Moving forward, our IBW business remains committed to the public safety market and the development of our OnGo small cell for private LTE networks. For our CNS and ISM businesses, we are focused on densification initiatives for 5G and IoT where our fiber access and remote monitoring solutions address the critical requirements of more capacity, deployment simplification, and intelligence at the edge of communication networks,” added John.
| 4Q19 3 months ended 03/31/19 | 3Q19 3 months ended 12/31/18 | + increase / - decrease | |||||||
| Revenue | $9.7M | $10.7M | -$1.0M | ||||||
| Gross Margin | 37.6% | 42.8% | -5.2% | ||||||
| Net Income (Loss) (1) | ($8.0M) | ($1.6M) | -$6.4M | ||||||
| Earnings (Loss) Per Share (1) | ($0.52) | ($0.10) | -$0.42 | ||||||
| Non-GAAP Net Income (Loss) (2) | ($2.1M) | ($0.4M) | -$1.7M | ||||||
| Non-GAAP Earnings (Loss) Per Share (2) | ($0.13) | ($0.03) | -$0.10 | ||||||
| Ending Cash | $25.5M | $27.1M | -$1.6M | ||||||
(1) Includes a $4.7M non-recurring accounting charge in 4Q19 for the impairment of IBW intangible assets.
(2) Please refer to the schedule at the end of this press release for a complete GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation and other information related to non-GAAP financial measures.
In-Building Wireless (IBW) Segment
IBW’s revenue decrease was primarily due to new public safety product introduction delays and lower sales of commercial repeaters and DAS conditioners, partly offset by increased sales of existing public safety repeaters and passive RF system components. IBW’s gross margin decrease was primarily due to higher excess and obsolete inventory costs.
| ($ in thousands) | 4Q19 3 months ended 03/31/19 | 3Q19 3 months ended 12/31/18 | + increase / - decrease | |||||
| IBW Segment Revenue | $2,477 | $2,794 | ($317) | |||||
| IBW Segment Gross Margin | 31.4% | 38.3% | -6.8% | |||||
| IBW Segment R&D Expense | $684 | $682 | $2 | |||||
| IBW Segment Profit | $95 | $387 | ($292) | |||||
Intelligent Site Management (ISM) Segment
ISM’s revenue decrease was due to lower sales of remote units and Optima software licenses, partly offset by increased support services revenue. ISM’s gross margin decrease was due to a less favorable mix and higher excess and obsolete inventory costs.
| ($ in thousands) | 4Q19 3 months ended 03/31/19 | 3Q19 3 months ended 12/31/18 | + increase / - decrease | ||||||
| ISM Segment Revenue | $3,757 | $5,116 | ($1,359) | ||||||
| ISM Segment Gross Margin | 47.1% | 56.7% | -9.6% | ||||||
| ISM Segment R&D Expense | $693 | $570 | $123 | ||||||
| ISM Segment Profit | $1,078 | $2,329 | ($1,251) | ||||||
Communication Network Solutions (CNS) Segment
CNS’s revenue increase was driven by higher sales of power distribution and network connectivity products, as well as growing traction for our new of fiber access solutions; partly offset by lower sales on integrated cabinets. CNS’s gross margin increase was driven by higher revenue and a more favorable mix.
| ($ in thousands) | 4Q19 3 months ended 03/31/19 | 3Q19 3 months ended 12/31/18 | + increase / - decrease | ||||||
| CNS Segment Revenue | $3,471 | $2,812 | $659 | ||||||
| CNS Segment Gross Margin | 31.6% | 22.1% | +9.5% | ||||||
| CNS Segment R&D Expense | $402 | $484 | ($82) | ||||||
| CNS Segment Profit | $694 | $138 | $556 | ||||||
Conference Call Information
Management will discuss financial and business results during the quarterly conference call on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at 9:30 AM Eastern Time. Investors may quickly register online in advance of the call at https://www.conferenceplus.com/westell. After registering, participants receive dial-in numbers, a passcode and a registration ID that is used to uniquely identify their presence and automatically join them into the audio conference. A participant may also register by telephone on May 30 by dialing 888-206-4065 no later than 9:15 AM Eastern Time and providing the operator confirmation number 48609103.
This news release and related information that may be discussed on the conference call, will be posted on the Investor Relations section of Westell's website: ir.westell.com. A digital recording of the entire conference will be available for replay on Westell's website by approximately 12:00 PM Eastern Time following the conclusion of the conference.
About Westell
Westell is a leading provider of high-performance network infrastructure solutions focused on innovation and differentiation at the edge of communication networks where end users connect. The Company's portfolio of products and solutions enable service providers and network operators to improve performance and reduce operating expenses. With millions of products successfully deployed worldwide, Westell is a trusted partner for transforming networks into high-quality reliable systems. For more information, please visit www.westell.com.
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Financial Tables to Follow:
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| March 31, 2019 (Unaudited) | December 31, 2018 (Unaudited) | March 31, 2018 (Unaudited) | March 31, 2019 (Unaudited) | March 31, 2018 (Audited) | |||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 9,705 | $ | 10,722 | $ | 11,096 | $ | 43,570 | $ | 58,577 | |||||||||||
| Cost of revenue | 6,059 | 6,132 | 6,047 | 25,206 | 33,410 | ||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 3,646 | 4,590 | 5,049 | 18,364 | 25,167 | ||||||||||||||||
| Gross margin | 37.6 | % | 42.8 | % | 45.5 | % | 42.1 | % | 43.0 | % | |||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Research & development | 1,779 | 1,736 | 1,352 | 6,790 | 7,375 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sales & marketing | 2,330 | 1,999 | 2,012 | 8,342 | 8,290 | ||||||||||||||||
| General & administrative | 2,027 | 1,738 | 1,580 | 6,699 | 6,602 | ||||||||||||||||
| Intangibles amortization | 783 | 830 | 1,047 | 3,435 | 4,189 | ||||||||||||||||
| Restructuring | — | — | — | — | 165 | (1) | |||||||||||||||
| Long-lived assets impairment | 4,722 | (2) | — | — | 4,722 | (2) | — | ||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 11,641 | 6,303 | 5,991 | 29,988 | 26,621 | ||||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | (7,995 | ) | (1,713 | ) | (942 | ) | (11,624 | ) | (1,454 | ) | |||||||||||
| Other income (expense), net | 184 | 158 | 89 | 626 | 888 | (3) | |||||||||||||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes | (7,811 | ) | (1,555 | ) | (853 | ) | (10,998 | ) | (566 | ) | |||||||||||
| Income tax benefit (expense) | (28 | ) | (1 | ) | (63 | ) | (39 | ) | 597 | (4) | |||||||||||
| Net income (loss) from continuing operating | (7,839 | ) | (1,556 | ) | (916 | ) | (11,037 | ) | 31 | ||||||||||||
| Income from discontinued operations | (207 | ) | — | — | (345 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (8,046 | ) | $ | (1,556 | ) | $ | (916 | ) | $ | (11,382 | ) | $ | 31 | |||||||
| Net income (loss) per share: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic net income (loss) | $ | (0.52 | ) | $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | (0.06 | ) | $ | (0.73 | ) | $ | — | |||||||
| Diluted net income (loss) | $ | (0.52 | ) | $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | (0.06 | ) | $ | (0.73 | ) | $ | — | |||||||
| Weighted-average number of shares outstanding: | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 15,342 | 15,524 | 15,541 | 15,517 | 15,497 | ||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | 15,342 | 15,524 | 15,541 | 15,517 | 15,707 | ||||||||||||||||
(1) 2Q18 restructuring expense related to severance costs for terminated employees.
(2) 4Q19 Non-recurring impairment related to intangible assets associated with the IBW reporting unit.
(3) During the quarter ended September 30, 2017, the Company dissolved the NoranTel legal entity which triggered a one-time $0.6 million foreign currency gain with the reversal of a cumulative translation adjustment.
(4) During the quarter ended December 31, 2017, the Company had an income tax benefit of $697K from the release of the tax valuation allowance associated with previously generated alternative minimum tax (AMT) credits due to the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
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| Assets: | March 31, 2019 (Unaudited) | March 31, 2018 (Audited) | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 25,457 | $ | 24,963 | ||||
| Short-term investments | — | 2,779 | ||||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 6,865 | 8,872 | ||||||
| Inventories | 9,801 | 9,222 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 1,706 | 816 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 43,829 | 46,652 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 1,298 | 1,601 | ||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 3,278 | 11,435 | ||||||
| Other non-current assets | 492 | 771 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 48,897 | $ | 60,459 | ||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 2,313 | $ | 1,903 | ||||
| Accrued expenses | 3,567 | 3,280 | ||||||
| Accrued restructuring | — | 63 | ||||||
| Deferred revenue | 1,217 | 1,790 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 7,097 | 7,036 | ||||||
| Deferred revenue non-current | 444 | 846 | ||||||
| Other non-current liabilities | 176 | 282 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 7,717 | 8,164 | ||||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 41,180 | 52,295 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 48,897 | $ | 60,459 | ||||
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| Cash flows from operating activities: | 2019 (Unaudited) | 2019 (Unaudited) | 2018 (Audited) | |||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (8,046 | ) | $ | (11,382 | ) | $ | 31 | ||||
| Reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | ||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 934 | 4,026 | 4,957 | |||||||||
| Intangible assets impairment | 4,722 | 4,722 | — | |||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 282 | 1,171 | 1,271 | |||||||||
| Restructuring | — | — | 165 | |||||||||
| Gain on disposal of foreign operations | — | — | (608 | ) | ||||||||
| Deferred taxes | — | — | (697 | ) | ||||||||
| Loss (gain) on sale of fixed assets | 1 | 2 | 22 | |||||||||
| Exchange rate loss (gain) | (1 | ) | 2 | 2 | ||||||||
| Changes in assets and liabilities: | ||||||||||||
| Accounts receivable | 115 | 2,007 | 3,200 | |||||||||
| Inventories | 362 | (579 | ) | 3,289 | ||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 34 | 528 | (4,541 | ) | ||||||||
| Deferred revenue | 468 | (646 | ) | (825 | ) | |||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (537 | ) | (890 | ) | 593 | |||||||
| Other asset | 268 | 279 | 86 | |||||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | (1,398 | ) | (760 | ) | 6,945 | |||||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||||||
| Net purchases of short-term investments and debt securities | — | 2,779 | (2,779 | ) | ||||||||
| Proceeds from sale of assets | — | — | 2 | |||||||||
| Purchases of property and equipment | (17 | ) | (290 | ) | (408 | ) | ||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (17 | ) | 2,489 | (3,185 | ) | |||||||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||||||
| Purchases of treasury stock | (195 | ) | (1,233 | ) | (574 | ) | ||||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (195 | ) | (1,233 | ) | (574 | ) | ||||||
| Gain (loss) of exchange rate changes on cash | 2 | (2 | ) | (1 | ) | |||||||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (1,608 | ) | 494 | 3,185 | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 27,065 | 24,963 | 21,778 | |||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 25,457 | $ | 25,457 | $ | 24,963 | ||||||
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| IBW | ISM | CNS | Total | IBW | ISM | CNS | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 2,477 | $ | 3,757 | $ | 3,471 | $ | 9,705 | $ | 2,794 | $ | 5,116 | $ | 2,812 | $ | 10,722 | ||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 779 | 1,771 | 1,096 | 3,646 | 1,069 | 2,899 | 622 | 4,590 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross margin | 31.4 | % | 47.1 | % | 31.6 | % | 37.6 | % | 38.3 | % | 56.7 | % | 22.1 | % | 42.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| R&D expense | 684 | 693 | 402 | 1,779 | 682 | 570 | 484 | 1,736 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment profit | $ | 95 | $ | 1,078 | $ | 694 | $ | 1,867 | $ | 387 | $ | 2,329 | $ | 138 | $ | 2,854 | ||||||||||||||||
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| IBW | ISM | CNS | Total | IBW | ISM | CNS | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 2,477 | $ | 3,757 | $ | 3,471 | $ | 9,705 | $ | 3,167 | $ | 4,688 | $ | 3,241 | $ | 11,096 | ||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 779 | 1,771 | 1,096 | 3,646 | 1,520 | 2,454 | 1,075 | 5,049 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross margin | 31.4 | % | 47.1 | % | 31.6 | % | 37.6 | % | 48.0 | % | 52.3 | % | 33.2 | % | 45.5 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| R&D expense | 684 | 693 | 402 | 1,779 | 485 | 629 | 238 | 1,352 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment profit | $ | 95 | $ | 1,078 | $ | 694 | $ | 1,867 | $ | 1,035 | $ | 1,825 | $ | 837 | $ | 3,697 | ||||||||||||||||
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| IBW | ISM | CNS | Total | IBW | ISM | CNS | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 12,474 | $ | 17,263 | $ | 13,833 | $ | 43,570 | $ | 23,265 | $ | 19,350 | $ | 15,962 | $ | 58,577 | ||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit | 5,202 | 9,040 | 4,122 | 18,364 | 10,653 | 9,959 | 4,555 | 25,167 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross margin | 41.7 | % | 52.4 | % | 29.8 | % | 42.1 | % | 45.8 | % | 51.5 | % | 28.5 | % | 43.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| R&D expense | 2,755 | 2,390 | 1,645 | 6,790 | 4,141 | 2,264 | 970 | 7,375 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment profit | $ | 2,447 | $ | 6,650 | $ | 2,477 | $ | 11,574 | $ | 6,512 | $ | 7,695 | $ | 3,585 | $ | 17,792 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 2019 | 2018 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 | ||||||||||||||||
| GAAP consolidated operating expenses | $ | 11,641 | $ | 6,303 | $ | 5,991 | $ | 29,988 | $ | 26,621 | ||||||||||
| Adjustments: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation (1) | (270 | ) | (291 | ) | (286 | ) | (1,124 | ) | (1,241 | ) | ||||||||||
| Amortization of intangibles (2) | (783 | ) | (830 | ) | (1,047 | ) | (3,435 | ) | (4,189 | ) | ||||||||||
| Intangible assets impairment(3) | (4,722 | ) | — | — | (4,722 | ) | — | |||||||||||||
| Restructuring, separation, and transition (4) | — | — | — | — | (165 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Total adjustments | (5,775 | ) | (1,121 | ) | (1,333 | ) | (9,281 | ) | (5,595 | ) | ||||||||||
| Non-GAAP consolidated operating expenses | $ | 5,866 | $ | 5,182 | $ | 4,658 | $ | 20,707 | $ | 21,026 | ||||||||||
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| 2019 | 2018 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 | ||||||||||||||||
| GAAP consolidated net income (loss) | $ | (8,046 | ) | $ | (1,556 | ) | $ | (916 | ) | $ | (11,382 | ) | $ | 31 | ||||||
| Less: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax benefit (expense) | (28 | ) | (1 | ) | (63 | ) | (39 | ) | 597 | |||||||||||
| Other income (expense), net | 184 | 158 | 89 | 626 | 888 | |||||||||||||||
| Discontinued operations (5) | (207 | ) | — | — | (345 | ) | — | |||||||||||||
| GAAP consolidated operating profit (loss) | $ | (7,995 | ) | $ | (1,713 | ) | $ | (942 | ) | $ | (11,624 | ) | $ | (1,454 | ) | |||||
| Adjustments: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation (1) | 282 | 303 | 283 | 1,171 | 1,271 | |||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangibles (2) | 783 | 830 | 1,047 | 3,435 | 4,189 | |||||||||||||||
| Intangible assets impairment(3) | 4,722 | — | — | 4,722 | — | |||||||||||||||
| Restructuring, separation, and transition (4) | — | — | — | — | 165 | |||||||||||||||
| Total adjustments | 5,787 | 1,133 | 1,330 | 9,328 | 5,625 | |||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP consolidated operating profit (loss) | $ | (2,208 | ) | $ | (580 | ) | $ | 388 | $ | (2,296 | ) | $ | 4,171 | |||||||
| Depreciation | 151 | 149 | 163 | 591 | 768 | |||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP consolidated Adjusted EBITDA (6) | $ | (2,057 | ) | $ | (431 | ) | $ | 551 | $ | (1,705 | ) | $ | 4,939 | |||||||
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| 2019 | 2018 | 2018 | 2019 | 2018 | ||||||||||||||||
| GAAP consolidated net income (loss) | $ | (8,046 | ) | $ | (1,556 | ) | $ | (916 | ) | $ | (11,382 | ) | $ | 31 | ||||||
| Adjustments: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation (1) | 282 | 303 | 283 | 1,171 | 1,271 | |||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangibles (2) | 783 | 830 | 1,047 | 3,435 | 4,189 | |||||||||||||||
| Intangible assets impairment(3) | 4,722 | — | — | 4,722 | — | |||||||||||||||
| Restructuring, separation, and transition (4) | — | — | — | — | 165 | |||||||||||||||
| Discontinued operations (5) | 207 | — | — | 345 | — | |||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment (7) | — | — | — | — | (608 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Income taxes (8) | — | — | — | — | (697 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| Total adjustments | 5,994 | 1,133 | 1,330 | 9,673 | 4,320 | |||||||||||||||
| Non-GAAP consolidated net income (loss) | $ | (2,052 | ) | $ | (423 | ) | $ | 414 | $ | (1,709 | ) | $ | 4,351 | |||||||
| GAAP consolidated net income (loss) per common share: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | (0.52 | ) | $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | (0.06 | ) | $ | (0.73 | ) | $ | — | ||||||
| Non-GAAP consolidated net income (loss) per common share: | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | (0.13 | ) | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | 0.03 | $ | (0.11 | ) | $ | 0.28 | |||||||
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| Diluted | 15,342 | 15,524 | 15,794 | 15,517 | 15,707 | |||||||||||||||
The Company conforms to U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in the preparation of its financial statements. The schedules above reconcile the Company's non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure. The adjustments share one or more of the following characteristics: they are unusual and the Company does not expect them to recur in the ordinary course of its business; they do not involve the expenditure of cash; they are unrelated to the ongoing operation of the business in the ordinary course; or their magnitude and timing is largely outside of the Company's control. Management believes that the non-GAAP financial information provides meaningful supplemental information to investors. Management also believes the non-GAAP financial information reflects the Company's core ongoing operating performance and facilitates comparisons across reporting periods. The Company uses these non-GAAP measures when evaluating its financial results. Non-GAAP measures should not be viewed as a substitute for the Company's GAAP results.
Footnotes:
(1) Stock-based compensation is a non-cash expense incurred in accordance with share-based compensation accounting standards.
(2) Amortization of intangibles is a non-cash expense arising from previously acquired intangible assets.
(3) 4Q19 Non-recurring impairment related to intangible assets associated with the IBW reporting unit.
(4) Restructuring expenses are not directly related to the ongoing performance of our fundamental business operations, including costs relating to abandonment of excess office space at our headquarters and in New Hampshire, and severance costs for terminated employees. This adjustment also includes severance benefits related to the departure of certain former executives.
(5) During FY2019, the Company recorded indemnification expense related to probable loss contingencies associated with a major customer contract related to a business which was previously sold and therefore is presented as discontinued operations
(6) EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that represents Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization. The Company presents Adjusted EBITDA.
(7) Non-recurring foreign currency translation gain related to the wind-up of the NoranTel legal entity during the quarter ended September 30, 2017.
(8) Adjustment removes one-time tax effect of changes in valuation allowance reserves associated with previously generated alternative minimum tax (AMT) credits due to the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
For additional information, contact:
Tom Minichiello
Chief Financial Officer
Westell Technologies, Inc.
+1 (630) 375-4740
tminichiello@westell.com