DALLAS, June 16, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Speed Commerce, Inc. (Nasdaq:SPDC), a vertically integrated, omni-channel platform of e-commerce services, reported financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and year ended March 31, 2014. The following figures exclude results from the Company's retail distribution segment which was reclassified into discontinued operations in the fourth quarter of 2014.
Fiscal Q4 2014 Highlights vs. Same Year-Ago Quarter
- Net revenues increased 12% to $23.9 million
- Adjusted gross profit increased 160 basis points to 22.3%
- Adjusted EBITDA was $4.7 million versus $1.3 million
Fiscal 2014 Highlights vs. Fiscal 2013
- Net revenues increased 96% to $107.1 million
- Adjusted gross profit increased 760 basis points to 25.5%
- Adjusted EBITDA was $12.3 million versus $67,000
Fiscal Q4 2014 Financial Results from Continuing Operations
Net revenues in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2014 increased 12% to a record $23.9 million from $21.4 million in the year-ago quarter.
Adjusted gross profit increased 160 basis points to 22.3% compared to 20.7% in the year-ago quarter (see, "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information," below for further discussion about this and other non-GAAP measures). This improvement was primarily due to greater efficiencies realized from new warehouse automation equipment installed in the fiscal third quarter of 2014.
Total adjusted operating expenses (a non-GAAP measure) decreased to $2.9 million from $3.9 million in the year-ago quarter. As a percentage of net revenues, adjusted operating expenses were 12.0% compared to 18.2% in the year-ago quarter. Approximately $0.8 million of the adjusted operating expenses in the fourth quarter was due to the inclusion of corporate overhead previously allocated to the company's retail distribution business which has been reclassified into continuing operations.
Net loss from continuing operations was $2.4 million or $(0.04) per diluted share, compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $14.4 million or $(0.26) per diluted share in the year-ago quarter.
Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) increased significantly to $4.7 million compared to $1.3 million in the year-ago quarter. Excluding the portion of corporate overhead costs previously allocated to discontinued operations, adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter was $5.5 million.
Fiscal 2014 Financial Results from Continuing Operations
Net revenues in fiscal 2014 increased 96% to a record $107.1 million from $54.5 million in fiscal 2013.
Adjusted gross profit in 2014 increased 760 basis points to a record 25.5% compared to 17.9% in 2013. This improvement was primarily due to better utilization realized from new warehouse automation equipment installed in the third fiscal quarter of 2014, as well as other efficiencies, such as the consolidation of the company's e-commerce fulfillment activities into their Columbus and Dallas facilities.
Total adjusted operating expenses increased to $21.8 million from $11.5 million in 2013. As a percentage of net revenues, adjusted operating expenses decreased to 20.4% compared to 21.1% in 2013. Approximately $3.5 million of the increase in adjusted operating expenses was due to the inclusion of corporate overhead previously allocated to the company's retail distribution business which has been reclassified into continuing operations.
Net loss from continuing operations in 2014 was $7.9 million or $(0.13) per diluted share, compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $17.9 million or $(0.41) per diluted share in 2013.
Adjusted EBITDA in 2014 was a record $12.3 million compared to $67,000 in 2013. Excluding the corporate overhead costs previously allocated to discontinued operations, adjusted EBITDA totaled $15.8 million.
Management Commentary
"2014 was a transformative year for Speed Commerce," said Richard Willis, president and CEO of Speed Commerce. "We produced record results as we accelerated our transition to a pure-play e-commerce services provider. Our results clearly demonstrate the success of our corporate strategy and reflect how we have invested and continue to invest in building our capabilities in e-commerce. This has resulted in our customers benefiting from powerful and innovative e-commerce solutions that only Speed can deliver.
"Such investments have included building out a new 770,000 square foot facility in Ohio that is two and a half times the capacity of the previous facility, and it allows for expansion to an additional 500,000 square feet as needed. The build-out includes nearly $6.5 million in state-of-the art equipment that automates the facility and gives us the designed capacity to double the overall volume handled by our distribution centers.
"During the year, we also moved our headquarters to Dallas and consolidated our e-commerce fulfillment activities into our Columbus and Dallas facilities, which increased our operating efficiencies. We expanded our IT infrastructure to allow for continued growth and made the initial investments in our new SARA X web product that we premiered at the Internet Retailer Conference last week.
"Our pipeline of potential business is now at an all-time high, with 11 new customer websites scheduled to go live in fiscal 2015. This is more than three times the number of new customer website implementations in all of fiscal 2014. To support our growth, we bolstered our senior management team by adding Terry Tuttle as our new CFO, Jyoti Lynch as CIO, and Todd Cameron as VP of sales and marketing.
"In fiscal 2015, we will continue to aggressively pursue new e-commerce clients and expand upon our strong base, while working diligently to further streamline costs. We will continue to execute on our acquisition strategy and we are excited by an expanding field of opportunities. As we move through 2015, we look forward to further realizing the benefits of scale and integration as a leading provider of e-commerce services."
Fiscal 2015 Outlook
Speed Commerce expects fiscal 2015 net revenues to range between $135 million to $145 million, which represents an increase of 26% to 36%. The Company expects adjusted EBITDA to range between $17 and $20 million, which represents an increase of 38% to 62%.
Conference Call
Speed Commerce will host a conference call today, June 16, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time to discuss these results. President and CEO Richard Willis and CFO Terry Tuttle will host the call, followed by a question and answer period.
Date: Monday, June 16, 2014
Time: 11:00 a.m. Eastern time (10:00 a.m. Central time)
Toll free dial-in number: 1-888-455-2263
International dial-in number: 1-719-325-2215
Conference ID: 7919739
Please call the conference telephone number 5-10 minutes prior to the start time. An operator will register your name and organization. If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact Liolios Group at 1-949-574-3860.
The conference call will be broadcast live and available for replay at http://public.viavid.com/index.php?id=109411 and via the investor relations section of the Speed Commerce website at www.speedcommerce.com.
A replay of the conference call will be available after 2:00 p.m. Eastern time on the same day through June 30, 2014.
Toll-free replay number: 1-877-870-5176
International replay number: 1-858-384-5517
Replay ID: 7919739
About Speed Commerce
Speed Commerce, Inc. (Nasdaq:SPDC) provides a vertically integrated, omni-channel platform of e-commerce services and distribution solutions to retailers and consumer goods manufacturers. The company uniquely offers the combination of retail distribution programs, web site development and hosting, customer care, e-commerce fulfillment and third party logistics services. For additional information, please visit the company's website at www.speedcommerce.com.
Use of Non-GAAP Information
In evaluating the company's financial performance and operating trends, management considers information concerning the company's net sales, adjusted gross margins, adjusted operating expenses, and adjusted EBITDA, among other items, which are not calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") in the United States of America. The company's management believes these non-GAAP measures are useful to investors because they provide supplemental information that facilitates comparisons to prior periods and for the evaluation of financial results. Management uses these non-GAAP measures to evaluate its financial results, develop budgets and manage expenditures. The method the company uses to produce non-GAAP results is not computed according to GAAP, is likely to differ from the methods used by other companies and should not be regarded as a replacement for corresponding GAAP measures. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP results, which is attached to this release and can also be found on the company's website at www.speedcommerce.com.
Important Cautions Regarding Forward Looking Statements
The statements in this press release, including the anticipated results of the company's fourth quarter of fiscal year 2014 and the full fiscal year 2014 discussed herein, are "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are intended to be covered by the safe harbors provided therein. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and the actual results that the company achieves, or reports in its Form 10-K in connection with these periods, may differ materially from these forward-looking statements due to such risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: the company has yet to complete is fiscal year 2014 audit and the conclusion of that audit could result in the determination that its financial results differed from those discussed in these forward-looking statements; difficult economic conditions that adversely affect the company's customers, clients and vendors; the company's revenues being derived from a small group of customers and clients; pending or prospective litigation may subject the company to significant costs; the seasonal nature of the company's business; the company's ability to adapt to the changing demands of its clients, customers or vendors; the potential for the company to incur significant costs and to experience operational and logistical difficulties in connection with its information technology systems and fulfillment infrastructure; the company's dependence on significant clients and vendors; the company's ability to meet significant working capital requirements; and the company's ability to compete effectively in the highly competitive markets that it serves. In addition to these, a detailed statement of risks and uncertainties is contained in the company's reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including, in particular, the company's proxy materials, the company's Form 10-K filings, as well as its other SEC filings and public disclosures.
Investors and shareholders are urged to read this press release carefully. The company can offer no assurances that any projections, assumptions or forecasts made or discussed in this press release, including those with respect to the anticipated results of the company's fourth quarter of fiscal year 2014 and the full fiscal year 2014, will be met, and investors should understand the risks of investing solely due to such projections. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this report and the company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
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| Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets | ||
| (In thousands) | ||
| (Audited) | ||
| March 31, | March 31, | |
| 2014 | 2013 | |
| Assets: | ||
| Current assets: | ||
| Cash | $ 13 | $ 91 |
| Accounts receivable, net | 18,527 | 14,899 |
| Prepaid expenses | 1,000 | 609 |
| Assets of discontinued operations | 102,278 | 104,964 |
| Deferred costs | 1,708 | 483 |
| Total current assets | 123,526 | 121,046 |
| Property and equipment, net | 15,409 | 8,625 |
| Goodwill and intangible assets, net | 50,261 | 53,204 |
| Assets of discontinued operations | 7,578 | 11,448 |
| Other assets | 5,914 | 1,968 |
| Total assets | $ 202,688 | $ 196,291 |
| Liabilities and shareholders' equity: | ||
| Current liabilities: | ||
| Accounts payable | $ 12,683 | $ 11,134 |
| Accrued expenses | 1,730 | 1,924 |
| Revolving line of credit | 38,362 | 23,884 |
| Liabilities related to assets of discontinued operations | 88,132 | 98,743 |
| Other | 5,639 | 2,834 |
| Total current liabilities | 146,546 | 138,519 |
| Long-term liabilities: | ||
| Liabilities related to assets of discontinued operations | 7 | 699 |
| Other liabilities | 4,740 | 3,390 |
| Total liabilities | 151,293 | 142,608 |
| Shareholders' equity | 51,395 | 53,683 |
| Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ 202,688 | $ 196,291 |
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| Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) | ||||
| (In thousands, except per share amounts) | ||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||
| Three months ended March 31, | Twelve months ended March 31, | |||
| 2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | |
| Net revenues | $ 23,925 | $ 21,435 | $ 107,079 | $ 54,500 |
| Cost of revenues | 21,132 | 17,001 | 88,972 | 44,734 |
| Gross profit | 2,793 | 4,434 | 18,107 | 9,766 |
| Operating expenses: | ||||
| Selling and marketing | 813 | 689 | 2,692 | 1,621 |
| General and administrative | 976 | 3,808 | 12,512 | 11,093 |
| Information technology | 705 | 493 | 2,780 | 1,059 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 1,848 | 508 | 5,848 | 1,101 |
| Total operating expenses | 4,342 | 5,498 | 23,832 | 14,874 |
| Income (loss) from operations | (1,549) | (1,064) | (5,725) | (5,108) |
| Other income (expense): | ||||
| Interest expense, net | (629) | (431) | (1,859) | (1,017) |
| Other income (expense), net | (3) | 11 | 5 | (98) |
| Income (loss) from operations, before income tax | (2,181) | (1,484) | (7,579) | (6,223) |
| Income tax expense | (237) | (12,873) | (290) | (11,699) |
| Net loss from continuing operations | (2,418) | (14,357) | (7,869) | (17,922) |
| Discontinued operations: | ||||
| Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax | (16,564) | (190) | (18,697) | 6,125 |
| Net loss | $ (18,982) | $ (14,547) | $ (26,566) | $ (11,797) |
| Basic net loss per common share | ||||
| Continuing operations | $ (0.04) | $ (0.26) | $ (0.13) | $ (0.41) |
| Discontinued operations | (0.25) | (0.00) | (0.31) | 0.14 |
| Net loss | $ (0.29) | $ (0.26) | $ (0.44) | $ (0.27) |
| Diluted net loss per common share | ||||
| Continuing operations | $ (0.04) | $ (0.26) | $ (0.13) | $ (0.41) |
| Discontinued operations | (0.25) | (0.00) | (0.31) | 0.14 |
| Net loss | $ (0.29) | $ (0.26) | $ (0.44) | $ (0.27) |
| Weighted average shares outstanding: | ||||
| Basic | 65,187 | 55,080 | 60,775 | 43,529 |
| Diluted | 65,187 | 55,080 | 60,775 | 43,529 |
| Other comprehensive loss: | ||||
| Net unrealized gain on foreign exchange rate translation, net of tax | 284 | 196 | 439 | 345 |
| Comprehensive loss | $ (18,698) | $ (14,351) | $ (26,127) | $ (11,452) |
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| Supplemental Information | ||||||||
| (In thousands) | ||||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| Adjusted Pro Forma (Loss) Before Income Tax for the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| GAAP Information | Adjusted Pro Forma Information | |||||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, | Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||
| 2014 | % of sales | 2013 | % of sales | 2014 | % of sales | 2013 | % of sales | |
| Net revenues | $23,925 | $21,435 | $23,925 | $21,435 | ||||
| Gross profit (1) | 2,793 | 11.7% | 4,434 | 20.7% | 5,337 | 22.3% | 4,434 | 20.7% |
| Operating expenses (2) | 4,342 | 18.1% | 5,498 | 25.6% | 2,874 | 12.0% | 3,905 | 18.2% |
| Income (loss) from operations | (1,549) | (1,064) | 2,463 | 529 | ||||
| Other expense, net | (632) | (420) | (632) | (420) | ||||
| Income (loss) before income tax | $ (2,181) | $ (1,484) | $ 1,831 | $ 109 | ||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| 2014 | 2013 | |||||||
| (1) Pro forma adjustments to gross profit consist of the following: | ||||||||
| Transaction and transition costs | $ 2,544 | $ -- | ||||||
| Total adjustments | $ 2,544 | $ -- | ||||||
| (2) Pro forma adjustments to operating expenses consist of the following: | ||||||||
| Transaction and transition costs | $ 1,468 | $ 1,593 | ||||||
| Total adjustments | $ 1,468 | $ 1,593 | ||||||
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| Supplemental Information | ||||||||
| (In thousands) | ||||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| Adjusted Pro Forma (Loss) Before Income Tax for the Year Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| GAAP Information | Adjusted Pro Forma Information | |||||||
| Year Ended March 31, | Year Ended March 31, | |||||||
| 2014 | % of sales | 2013 | % of sales | 2014 | % of sales | 2013 | % of sales | |
| Net revenues | $107,079 | $54,500 | $107,079 | $54,500 | ||||
| Gross profit (1) | 18,107 | 16.9% | 9,766 | 17.9% | 27,271 | 25.5% | 9,766 | 17.9% |
| Operating expenses (2) | 23,832 | 22.3% | 14,874 | 27.3% | 21,823 | 20.4% | 11,495 | 21.1% |
| Income (loss) from operations | (5,725) | (5,108) | 5,448 | (1,729) | ||||
| Other expense, net | (1,854) | (1,115) | (1,854) | (1,115) | ||||
| Income (loss) before income tax | $ (7,579) | $ (6,223) | $ 3,594 | $ (2,844) | ||||
| Twelve Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| 2014 | 2013 | |||||||
| (1) Pro forma adjustments to gross profit consist of the following: | ||||||||
| Transaction and transition costs | $ 9,164 | $ -- | ||||||
| Total adjustments | $ 9,164 | $ -- | ||||||
| (2) Pro forma adjustments to operating expenses consist of the following: | ||||||||
| Transaction and transition costs | $ 2,009 | $ 3,379 | ||||||
| Total adjustments | $ 2,009 | $ 3,379 | ||||||
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| Supplemental Information | ||
| (In thousands) | ||
| (Unaudited) | ||
| Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA | ||
| Three Months | ||
| March 31, | ||
| 2014 | 2013 | |
| Net loss from continuing operations, as reported | $ (2,418) | $ (14,357) |
| Interest expense, net | 629 | 431 |
| Income tax expense | 237 | 12,873 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 1,848 | 508 |
| Share-based compensation | 389 | 214 |
| Transaction and transition costs | 4,012 | 1,593 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ 4,697 | $ 1,262 |
| Twelve Months | ||
| March 31, | ||
| 2014 | 2013 | |
| Net loss from continuing operations, as reported | $ (7,869) | $ (17,922) |
| Interest expense, net | 1,859 | 1,017 |
| Income tax expense | 290 | 11,699 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 5,848 | 1,101 |
| Share-based compensation | 1,042 | 793 |
| Transaction and transition costs | 11,173 | 3,379 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ 12,343 | $ 67 |