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Fri, February 4, 2011
Thu, February 3, 2011
Lantronix Reports Fiscal 2011 Second Quarter Financial Results
IRVINE, CA--(Marketwire - February 3, 2011) - Lantronix, Inc. (
Recent Highlights
-- Net revenue of $12.7 million, an increase of 11% year-over-year and 4% sequentially. -- GAAP net loss improved sequentially to ($579,000), or ($0.06) per share compared to ($678,000) or ($0.07) per share in the previous quarter. -- Non-GAAP net income increased sequentially to $603,000, or $0.06 per share compared to $417,000 or $0.04 per share in the previous quarter. -- Tenth consecutive quarter of non-GAAP net income. -- Cash and cash equivalents increased to $10.6 million at December 31, 2010. -- Integrated AccessMyDevice VIP Access™ software agent with Texas Instruments' Sitara line of microprocessors to provide secure remote access for OEMs' embedded designs. -- Co-sponsored white paper and webinar with HIMSS Analytics, a wholly owned not-for-profit subsidiary of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS): Medical Devices Landscape: Current and Future Adoption, Integration with EMRs, and Connectivity
Jerry Chase, president and CEO, said, "Our revenue growth in the second quarter reflects growth in both our core business and our new generation of products which continue to gain increasing traction in the market. We are excited about the positive momentum generated by our new products, and we expect this momentum to continue with more new product launches later this month."
Financial Results for the Second Fiscal Quarter Ended December 31, 2010
Net revenue was $12.7 million, an 11% increase compared to net revenue of $11.5 million for the second fiscal quarter of 2010. Revenue from new products such as SpiderDuo, XPortPro and EDS 1100/2100 increased to $569,000 compared to $300,000 for the first fiscal quarter of 2011 and $214,000 for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2010. As part of an ongoing corporate initiative to optimize our sales distribution channel, the Company renegotiated our agreement with a direct customer that removed stock rotation and price protection terms, which allows the Company to recognize revenue upon shipment as opposed to a sell-through basis. The result was recognition of approximately $342,000 of net revenue during the quarter. As part of this same initiative, we removed stock rotation and price protection terms from certain low volume direct customers and redirected them to master distributors, which allows the Company to recognize revenue upon shipment as opposed to a sell-through basis. The result was the recognition of approximately $297,000 of net revenue during the quarter.
Gross profit margin was 49.4%, compared to 52.7% for the second fiscal quarter of 2010. The decrease in gross profit margin was due to product mix, increased reserves for excess and obsolete inventory related to an end-of-life product, an increase in warranty reserves, and an increase in freight costs related to an increase in the volume of inventory receipts during the quarter.
GAAP operating expenses were $6.8 million, an increase of $420,000, compared to $6.4 million for the second fiscal quarter of 2010. GAAP operating expenses were negatively impacted by approximately $372,000 in legal and consulting expenses related to the Company's contested proxy that was settled in November of 2010.
-- Selling, general and administrative expense was $5.1 million, an increase of $233,000, compared to $4.9 million for the second fiscal quarter of 2010. The increase was primarily due to legal and consulting expenses of approximately $372,000 related to the Company's contested proxy, which was settled in November of 2010, and an increase in payroll costs, offset by a decrease in advertising and marketing expense. Although payroll costs were higher during the quarter, they reflect a return to normal levels following the suspension of a company-wide furlough program that was in effect during the year ago quarter. -- Research and development expense was $1.7 million, an increase of $187,000, compared to $1.5 million for the second fiscal quarter of 2010. The increase was due to expenses related to development projects for upcoming product releases and an increase in payroll costs. Although payroll costs were higher during the quarter, they reflect a return to normal levels following the suspension of a company-wide furlough program that was in effect during the year ago quarter.
Non-GAAP operating expenses were $5.8 million, compared to $5.6 million for the second fiscal quarter of 2010.
GAAP net loss was ($579,000), or ($0.06) per share, compared to a GAAP net loss of ($375,000), or ($0.04) per share, for the second fiscal quarter of 2010. The GAAP net loss in the second fiscal quarter of 2011 was negatively impacted by approximately $372,000 in legal and consulting expenses related to the Company's contested proxy that was settled in November of 2010.
Non-GAAP net income was $603,000, or $0.06 per share, compared to non-GAAP net income of $495,000, or $0.05 per share, for the second fiscal quarter of 2010.
Financial Results for the Six Months ended December 31, 2010
Net revenue was $24.9 million, an 11% increase compared to $22.4 million for the six months ended December 31, 2009. Revenue from new products such as SpiderDuo, XPortPro and EDS 1100/2100 increased to $868,000 compared to $85,000 for the six months ended December 31, 2009. As part of an ongoing corporate initiative to optimize our sales distribution channel, the Company renegotiated our agreement with a direct customer that removed stock rotation and price protection terms, which allows the Company to recognize revenue upon shipment as opposed to a sell-through basis. The result was recognition of approximately $342,000 of net revenue during the second fiscal quarter of 2011. As part of this same initiative, we removed stock rotation and price protection terms from certain low volume direct customers and redirected them to master distributors, which allows the Company to recognize revenue upon shipment as opposed to a sell-through basis. The result was the recognition of approximately $297,000 of net revenue during the second fiscal quarter of 2011.
Gross profit margin was 50.2%, compared to 52.5% for the six months ended December 31, 2009. The decrease in gross profit margin reflects product mix and increased freight costs due to expedite charges relating to component and product shortages as well as an increase in the volume of inventory receipts.
GAAP operating expenses were $13.7 million, compared to $12.5 million for the six months ended December 31, 2009. GAAP operating expenses were negatively impacted by approximately $561,000 in legal and consulting expenses related to the Company's contested proxy.
-- Selling, general and administrative expense was $10.1 million, an increase of $666,000, compared to $9.5 million for the six months ended December 31, 2010. The increase was primarily due to legal and consulting expenses of approximately $561,000 related to the Company's contested proxy and an increase in payroll costs. Although payroll costs were higher during the period, they reflect a return to normal levels following the suspension of a company-wide furlough program that was in effect during the year ago period. -- Research and development expense was $3.5 million, an increase of $525,000, compared to $3.0 million for the six months ended December 31, 2009. The increase was due to expenses related to development projects for upcoming product releases and an increase in payroll costs. Although payroll costs were higher during the period, they reflect a return to normal levels following the suspension of a company-wide furlough program that was in effect during the year ago period.
Non-GAAP operating expenses were $11.7 million, an increase of $689,000, compared to $11.0 million for the six months ended December 31, 2009.
GAAP net loss was ($1.3 million), or ($0.12) per share, compared to a GAAP net loss of ($874,000), or ($0.09) per share, for the six months ended December 31, 2009. The GAAP net loss for the six-month period was negatively impacted by approximately $561,000 in legal and consulting expenses related to the Company's contested proxy.
Non-GAAP net income was $1.0 million, or $0.09 per share, compared to non-GAAP net income of $907,000, or $0.08 per share, for the six months ended December 31, 2009.
Balance Sheet Summary
Cash and cash equivalents were $10.6 million as of December 31, 2010, an increase of $570,000, compared to $10.1 million as of June 30, 2010.
Total receivables, which include accounts receivable, net, and contract manufacturers' receivable, were $3.5 million as of December 31, 2010, compared to $2.4 million as of June 30, 2010. The increase in accounts receivable is a result of the increase in revenue.
Net Inventory was $9.6 million as of December 31, 2010, an increase of $2.7 million, compared to $6.9 million as of June 30, 2010. The increase was attributable to a buildup of finished goods and strategic components to ensure timely delivery and enhance customer satisfaction.
Accounts payable were $9.8 million as of December 31, 2010, compared to $6.5 million as of June 30, 2010. The increase was primarily due to the increase in inventory during the quarter as inventory is the primary driver of accounts payable.
Working capital was $8.6 million as of December 31, 2010, compared to $7.6 million as of June 30, 2010.
Discussion of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Lantronix believes that the presentation of non-GAAP financial information provides important supplemental information to management and investors regarding financial and business trends relating to the Company's financial condition and results of operations. The non-GAAP financial measures disclosed by the Company should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, and the financial results calculated in accordance with GAAP and reconciliations to those financial statements should be carefully evaluated. The non-GAAP financial measures used by the Company may be calculated differently from, and therefore may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. The Company has provided reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.
Non-GAAP operating expenses consist of operating expenses excluding share-based compensation and related payroll taxes and depreciation and amortization, as well as charges and gains that are driven primarily by discrete events that management does not consider to be directly related to the company's core operating performance, such as the costs associated with the contested proxy during the first and second quarters of fiscal 2011.
Non-GAAP net income (loss) consists of net income (loss) excluding share- based compensation and related payroll taxes, depreciation and amortization, interest income (expense), other income (expense), income tax provision (benefit), as well as charges and gains that are driven primarily by discrete events that management does not consider to be directly related to the Company's core operating performance, such as the costs associated with the contested proxy during the first and second quarters of fiscal 2011.
Non-GAAP net income (loss) per share is calculated by dividing non-GAAP net income (loss) by non-GAAP weighted-average shares outstanding (diluted). For purposes of calculating non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, the calculation of GAAP weighted-average shares outstanding (diluted) is adjusted to exclude share-based compensation, which is treated as proceeds assumed to be used to repurchase shares under the GAAP treasury stock method.
Conference Call and Webcast
Lantronix will host a conference call and webcast today at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. ET) to discuss its second quarter fiscal 2011 financial results. Those wishing to participate in the live call should dial 866-783-2139 (International dial-in 857-350-1598) using the passcode 92079586. A telephone replay of the call will be available for one week beginning approximately one hour after the call's conclusion by dialing (888) 286-8010 and entering 85982809 followed by the "#" key when prompted for a code. To access the live webcast of the call, go to the Investor Relations section of Lantronix's website at [ www.lantronix.com ]. The webcast will be archived on the Company's web site for twelve months.
About Lantronix
Lantronix, Inc. (
This news release contains forward-looking statements, including statements concerning our future business plans. These forward-looking statements are based on current management expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual reported results and outcomes to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause our expectations and reported results to vary, include, but are not limited to: final accounting adjustments and results; quarterly fluctuations in operating results; our ability to identify and profitably develop new products that will be attractive to our target markets, including products in our device networking business and the timing and success of new product introductions; changing market conditions and competitive landscape; government and industry standards; market acceptance of our products by our customers; pricing trends; actions by competitors; future revenues and margins; changes in the cost or availability of critical components; unusual or unexpected expenses; and cash usage including cash used for product development or strategic transactions; and other factors that may affect financial performance. For a more detailed discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties, see our SEC filings, including our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2010 and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2010. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update these forward- looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
LANTRONIX, INC. UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands) December 31, June 30, 2010 2010 ------------ ------------ Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 10,645 $ 10,075 Accounts receivable, net 1,970 1,342 Contract manufacturers' receivable 1,488 1,015 Inventories, net 9,586 6,873 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 366 515 Deferred tax assets 542 542 ------------ ------------ Total current assets 24,597 20,362 Property and equipment, net 2,094 2,392 Goodwill 9,488 9,488 Purchased intangible assets, net 109 155 Other assets 167 135 ------------ ------------ Total assets $ 36,455 $ 32,532 ============ ============ Liabilities and stockholders' equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 9,756 $ 6,545 Accrued payroll and related expenses 1,288 1,568 Warranty reserve 209 183 Short-term debt 667 667 Other current liabilities 4,123 3,776 ------------ ------------ Total current liabilities 16,043 12,739 ------------ ------------ Non-current liabilities: Long-term liabilities 591 646 Long-term capital lease obligations 91 153 Long-term debt 1,167 111 Deferred tax liabilities 542 542 ------------ ------------ Total non-current liabilities 2,391 1,452 ------------ ------------ Total liabilities 18,434 14,191 ------------ ------------ Commitments and contingencies Stockholders' equity: Common stock 1 1 Additional paid-in capital 192,084 191,147 Accumulated deficit (174,463) (173,206) Accumulated other comprehensive income 399 399 ------------ ------------ Total stockholders' equity 18,021 18,341 ------------ ------------ Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 36,455 $ 32,532 ============ ============ LANTRONIX, INC. Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations (In thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended December 31, December 31, ------------------ ------------------ 2010 2009 2010 2009 -------- -------- -------- -------- Net revenue (1) $ 12,719 $ 11,478 $ 24,911 $ 22,432 Cost of revenue 6,441 5,429 12,406 10,666 -------- -------- -------- -------- Gross profit 6,278 6,049 12,505 11,766 -------- -------- -------- -------- Operating expenses: Selling, general and administrative 5,088 4,855 10,141 9,475 Research and development 1,697 1,510 3,520 2,995 Amortization of purchased intangible assets 18 18 36 36 -------- -------- -------- -------- Total operating expenses 6,803 6,383 13,697 12,506 -------- -------- -------- -------- Loss from operations (525) (334) (1,192) (740) Interest expense, net (36) (42) (58) (89) Other income (expense), net (5) 11 24 (25) -------- -------- -------- -------- Loss before income taxes (566) (365) (1,226) (854) Provision for income taxes 13 10 31 20 -------- -------- -------- -------- Net loss $ (579) $ (375) $ (1,257) $ (874) ======== ======== ======== ======== Net loss per share (basic and diluted) $ (0.06) $ (0.04) $ (0.12) $ (0.09) ======== ======== ======== ======== Weighted-average shares (basic and diluted) 10,429 10,301 10,389 10,234 ======== ======== ======== ======== Net revenue from related parties $ 212 $ 142 $ 453 $ 267 ======== ======== ======== ======== (1) Includes net revenue from related parties LANTRONIX, INC. Unaudited Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Adjustments (In thousands, except per share data) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended December 31, December 31, ------------------- ------------------ 2010 2009 2010 2009 -------- -------- -------- -------- GAAP net loss $ (579) $ (375) $ (1,257) $ (874) Non-GAAP adjustments: Cost of revenues: Share-based compensation 9 10 35 19 Employer portion of withholding taxes on stock grants - - 2 3 Depreciation and amortization 84 64 169 118 -------- -------- -------- -------- Total adjustments to cost of revenues 93 74 206 140 -------- -------- -------- -------- Selling, general and adminstrative: Costs associated with the contested proxy 372 - 561 - Share-based compensation 382 426 790 851 Employer portion of withholding taxes on stock grants - 2 12 13 Depreciation and amortization 167 148 333 281 -------- -------- -------- -------- Total adjustments to selling, general and administrative 921 576 1,696 1,145 -------- -------- -------- -------- Research and development: Share-based compensation 85 142 236 273 Employer portion of withholding taxes on stock grants - 3 18 21 Depreciation and amortization 11 16 23 32 -------- -------- -------- -------- Total adjustments to research and development 96 161 277 326 -------- -------- -------- -------- Amortization of purchased intangible assets 18 18 36 36 -------- -------- -------- -------- Total non-GAAP adjustments to operating expenses 1,035 755 2,009 1,507 -------- -------- -------- -------- Interest expense, net 36 42 58 89 Other income (expense), net 5 (11) (24) 25 Provision for income taxes 13 10 31 20 -------- -------- -------- -------- Total non-GAAP adjustments 1,182 870 2,280 1,781 -------- -------- -------- -------- Non-GAAP net income $ 603 $ 495 $ 1,023 $ 907 ======== ======== ======== ======== Non-GAAP net income per share (diluted) $ 0.06 $ 0.05 $ 0.09 $ 0.08 ======== ======== ======== ======== Denominator for GAAP net income per share (diluted) 10,429 10,301 10,389 10,234 Non-GAAP adjustment 373 554 467 529 -------- -------- -------- -------- Denominator for non-GAAP net income per share (diluted) 10,802 10,855 10,856 10,763 ======== ======== ======== ======== GAAP operating expenses $ 6,803 $ 6,383 $ 13,697 $ 12,506 Non-GAAP adjustments to operating expenses (1,035) (755) (2,009) (1,507) -------- -------- -------- -------- Non-GAAP operating expenses $ 5,768 $ 5,628 $ 11,688 $ 10,999 ======== ======== ======== ======== LANTRONIX, INC. Unaudited Net Revenues by Product Line (In thousands, except percentages) Three Months Ended December 31, ------------------------------------- Change % of Net % of Net ----------------- 2010 Revenue 2009 Revenue $ % -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ------- Device enablement $ 10,469 82.3% $ 9,255 80.6% $ 1,214 13.1% Device management 2,076 16.3% 1,899 16.5% 177 9.3% -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Device networking 12,545 98.6% 11,154 97.2% 1,391 12.5% Non-core 174 1.4% 324 2.8% (150) (46.3%) -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Net revenue $ 12,719 100.0% $ 11,478 100.0% $ 1,241 10.8% ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== Six Months Ended December 31, ------------------------------------- Change % of Net % of Net ----------------- 2010 Revenue 2009 Revenue $ % -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ------- Device enablement $ 20,352 81.7% $ 17,995 80.2% $ 2,357 13.1% Device management 4,234 17.0% 3,902 17.4% 332 8.5% -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Device networking 24,586 98.7% 21,897 97.6% 2,689 12.3% Non-core 325 1.3% 535 2.4% (210) (39.3%) -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Net revenue $ 24,911 100.0% $ 22,432 100.0% $ 2,479 11.1% ======== ======== ======== ======== ========