DALLAS, Aug. 7, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Speed Commerce, Inc. (Nasdaq:SPDC), a leading provider of omni-channel e-commerce services, reported financial results for its fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 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 Q1 2015 Summary
- Net revenues increased to $22.1 million;
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 13% to $1.4 million;
- Launched SARA X, a pre-configured, feature-rich accelerator for Oracle Commerce that is targeted towards midsize e-commerce retailers at an affordable price with rapid implementation; and
- Announced plan to divest the company's legacy retail distribution business, which was successfully completed on July 9, 2014.
Fiscal Q1 2015 Financial Results from Continuing Operations
Net revenues in the fiscal first quarter of 2015 increased slightly to $22.1 million from $22.0 million in the year-ago quarter.
Adjusted gross profit margin was 21.4% compared to 28.0% in the year-ago quarter (see, "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information," below for further discussion about this and other non-GAAP measures). The decrease was primarily due to $1.1 million in additional infrastructure and occupancy investments to support anticipated growth.
The company believes that these investments will help prepare for the 11 client launches scheduled for the second quarter of fiscal 2015. Net of these expansion costs, adjusted gross margin was 26.3% in the fiscal first quarter of 2015.
Total adjusted operating expenses (a non-GAAP measure), net of depreciation and amortization, decreased 8% to $4.8 million compared to $5.2 million in the year-ago quarter. As a percentage of net revenues, adjusted operating expenses, net of depreciation and amortization, were 21.6% compared to 23.5% in the year-ago quarter.
Net loss from continuing operations was $3.4 million or $(0.05) per diluted share, compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $1.1 million or $(0.02) per diluted share in the year-ago quarter.
Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) increased 13% to $1.4 million from $1.3 million in the year-ago quarter.
Management Commentary
"The first quarter of 2015 was transformational for Speed Commerce as we implemented a strategic plan to divest our retail distribution business to become a pure-play e-commerce services provider for some of the world's leading brands," said Richard Willis, president and CEO of Speed Commerce. "We also added three new board members that bring us extraordinary depth in e-commerce and strategic marketing.
"While net revenues were up only slightly during the quarter in connection with previously discussed client attrition, the increased contribution from our current and new clients has kept us in line with our fiscal 2015 outlook. In fact, our sales pipeline has grown to an all-time high, with 11 new clients scheduled to go live in the next quarter.
"With the successful sale of our legacy retail distribution business behind us, we've been able to significantly improve our capital structure and are now fully allocating resources toward our higher growth and higher margin e-commerce business. For our clients, this means they can now better leverage our omni-channel capabilities to unite an effective digital commerce strategy with their traditional retail channels to create the ultimate branded shopping experience for their customers.
"The second quarter marks our first quarter as a pure-play e-commerce company. Our team is now focused solely on driving the organization towards a common vision to become one of the nation's top omni-channel service providers. Going forward, we expect to generate strong organic sales growth, EBITDA and cash flow while realizing the benefits of increasing scale and operating leverage in our business."
Fiscal 2015 Outlook
Speed Commerce's guidance for fiscal 2015 remains on track with net revenues to range between $135 million to $145 million, which represents an increase of 26% to 36%. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to range between $17 and $20 million, which represents an increase of 38% to 62%.
Conference Call
Speed Commerce will host a conference call tomorrow, August 8, 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: Friday, August 8, 2014
Time: 11:00 a.m. Eastern time (10:00 a.m. Central time)
Toll free dial-in number: 1-888-430-8705
International dial-in number: 1-719-325-2455
Conference ID: 6377890
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=110230 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 August 22, 2014.
Toll-free replay number: 1-877-870-5176
International replay number: 1-858-384-5517
Replay ID: 6377890
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 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-Q in connection with this period, may differ materially from these forward-looking statements due to such risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: difficult economic conditions that adversely affect the company or its clients and vendors; the company's revenues being derived from a small group of 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 quickly and cost-effectively adapt to the changing demands of its clients 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, 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) | ||
| (Unaudited) | (Audited) | |
| June 30, | March 31, | |
| 2014 | 2014 | |
| Assets: | ||
| Current assets: | ||
| Cash | $ -- | $ 13 |
| Accounts receivable, net | 15,956 | 18,527 |
| Prepaid expenses | 1,416 | 1,000 |
| Assets of discontinued operations | 87,875 | 102,278 |
| Deferred costs | 3,238 | 1,708 |
| Total current assets | 108,485 | 123,526 |
| Property and equipment, net | 16,742 | 15,409 |
| Goodwill and intangible assets, net | 49,567 | 50,261 |
| Assets of discontinued operations | 7,305 | 7,578 |
| Other assets | 7,952 | 5,914 |
| Total assets | $ 190,051 | $ 202,688 |
| Liabilities and shareholders' equity: | ||
| Current liabilities: | ||
| Accounts payable | $ 9,636 | $ 12,683 |
| Accrued expenses | 2,934 | 1,730 |
| Revolving line of credit | 18,100 | 38,362 |
| Liabilities related to assets of discontinued operations | 95,761 | 88,132 |
| Other | 9,030 | 5,639 |
| Total current liabilities | 135,461 | 146,546 |
| Long-term liabilities: | ||
| Liabilities related to assets of discontinued operations | 98 | 7 |
| Other liabilities | 5,295 | 4,740 |
| Total liabilities | 140,854 | 151,293 |
| Shareholders' equity | 49,197 | 51,395 |
| Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ 190,051 | $ 202,688 |
| SPEED COMMERCE, INC. | ||
| Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss) | ||
| (In thousands, except per share amounts) | ||
| (Unaudited) | ||
| Three months ended June 30, | ||
| 2014 | 2013 | |
| Net revenues | $ 22,060 | $ 22,016 |
| Cost of revenues | 17,341 | 16,011 |
| Gross profit | 4,719 | 6,005 |
| Operating expenses: | ||
| Selling and marketing | 1,002 | 562 |
| General and administrative | 3,808 | 4,176 |
| Information technology | 844 | 659 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 1,769 | 1,314 |
| Total operating expenses | 7,423 | 6,711 |
| Income (loss) from operations | (2,704) | (706) |
| Other income (expense): | ||
| Interest expense, net | (541) | (380) |
| Other income (expense), net | (125) | 10 |
| Income (loss) from operations, before income tax | (3,370) | (1,076) |
| Income tax expense | (54) | (19) |
| Net loss from continuing operations | (3,424) | (1,095) |
| Discontinued operations: | ||
| Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax | (7,359) | (2,756) |
| Net loss | $ (10,783) | $ (3,851) |
| Basic net loss per common share | ||
| Continuing operations | $ (0.05) | $ (0.02) |
| Discontinued operations | (0.11) | (0.05) |
| Net loss | $ (0.17) | $ (0.07) |
| Diluted net loss per common share | ||
| Continuing operations | $ (0.05) | $ (0.02) |
| Discontinued operations | (0.11) | (0.05) |
| Net loss | $ (0.17) | $ (0.07) |
| Weighted average shares outstanding: | ||
| Basic | 65,217 | 56,241 |
| Diluted | 65,217 | 56,241 |
| Other comprehensive loss: | ||
| Net unrealized gain on foreign exchange rate translation, net of tax | (99) | 124 |
| Comprehensive loss | $ (10,882) | $ (3,727) |
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| Supplemental Information | ||||||||
| (In thousands) | ||||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| Adjusted Pro Forma (Loss) Before Income Tax for the Three Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||
| GAAP Information | Adjusted Pro Forma Information | |||||||
| Three Months Ended June 30, | Three Months Ended June 30, | |||||||
| 2014 | % of sales | 2013 | % of sales | 2014 | % of sales | 2013 | % of sales | |
| Net revenues | $22,060 | $22,016 | $22,060 | $22,016 | ||||
| Gross profit (1) | 4,719 | 21.4% | 6,005 | 27.3% | 4,719 | 21.4% | 6,169 | 28.0% |
| Operating expenses (2) | 7,423 | 33.6% | 6,711 | 30.5% | 6,526 | 29.6% | 6,481 | 29.4% |
| Income (loss) from operations | (2,704) | (706) | (1,807) | (312) | ||||
| Other expense, net | (666) | (370) | (666) | (370) | ||||
| Income (loss) before income tax | $ (3,370) | $ (1,076) | $ (2,473) | $ (682) | ||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| 2014 | 2013 | |||||||
| (1) Pro forma adjustments to gross profit consist of the following: | ||||||||
| Transaction and transition costs | $ -- | $ 164 | ||||||
| Total adjustments | $ -- | $ 164 | ||||||
| (2) Pro forma adjustments to operating expenses consist of the following: | ||||||||
| Transaction and transition costs | $ 897 | $ 230 | ||||||
| Total adjustments | $ 897 | $ 230 | ||||||
| SPEED COMMERCE, INC. | ||
| Supplemental Information | ||
| (In thousands) | ||
| (Unaudited) | ||
| Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA | ||
| Three Months | ||
| June 30, | ||
| 2014 | 2013 | |
| Net loss from continuing operations, as reported | $ (3,424) | $ (1,095) |
| Interest expense, net | 541 | 380 |
| Income tax expense | 54 | 19 |
| Depreciation and amortization | 1,769 | 1,314 |
| Share-based compensation | 358 | 240 |
| Mark-to-market adjustment on warrants | 125 | -- |
| Infrastructure expansion | 1,093 | -- |
| Transaction and transition costs | 897 | 394 |
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ 1,413 | $ 1,252 |