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nLIGHT, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Results

nLIGHT, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Results

Revenues of $176.6 million and gross margin of 29.6% for the full year 2019

Revenues of $42.9 million and gross margin of 23.3% for the fourth quarter of 2019

VANCOUVER, Wash., Feb. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- nLIGHT, Inc. (Nasdaq: LASR), a leading provider of high-power semiconductor and fiber lasers used in the industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace and defense markets, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2019.

“We closed 2019 with new product and customer momentum that positions us well for 2020 and beyond,” commented Scott Keeney, nLIGHT’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “The overall industrial market showed signs of recovery in the fourth quarter and our differentiated offerings enabled us to increase customer penetration across the globe. Within China, our mix of high-power fiber-laser sales continued to grow, and we see areas of long-term opportunity in this market.”

“We saw continued strength in aerospace and defense during the fourth quarter, concluding a record year for this end market. Our integration of Nutronics is progressing to plan and we are pleased with the initial response from customers and potential partners within the directed energy community. We are focused on ramping up Nutronics’ capabilities to deliver on several key contracts and on fostering collaboration between their team and the complementary efforts underway at nLIGHT.”

“We are closely monitoring the evolving global impact from the COVID-19 outbreak. Our priority is the safety and wellbeing of our employees. The fluid nature of the situation has added significant short-term uncertainty to the Chinese market and our ability to fully meet current global market demand.”

Full Year 2019 Financial Results
    
 Year Ended  
 December 31,  
(In thousands, except percentages)2019 2018 % Change
Revenues$176,619  $191,359  (7.7)%
Gross margin29.6% 35.0%  
Income (loss) from operations$(9,909) $17,063  (158.1)%
Operating margin(5.6)% 8.9%  
Net income (loss)$(12,884) $13,938  (192.4)%
Adjusted EBITDA(1)$9,855  $30,156  (67.3)%
Adjusted EBITDA(1), as percentage of revenues5.6% 15.8%  
(1) A reconciliation of the non-GAAP information provided here to the most directly comparable GAAP metric has been provided in the financial statement tables included in this release.

Revenues were $176.6 million for the full year 2019, down 7.7% compared to $191.4 million for the full year 2018. Gross margin was 29.6% for the full year 2019 compared to 35.0% for the full year 2018. GAAP net loss was $12.9 million for the full year 2019, or net loss of $0.35 per diluted share, compared to net income of $13.9 million, or net income of $0.32 per diluted share, for the full year 2018. Non-GAAP net income for the full year 2019 was $1.1 million, or non-GAAP net income of $0.03 per diluted share, compared to non-GAAP net income of $18.7 million, or non-GAAP net income of $0.49 per diluted share, for the full year of 2018. Reconciliations of the non-GAAP information provided here to the most directly comparable GAAP metric has been provided in the financial statement tables included in this release.

Fourth Quarter 2019 Financial Results
    
 Three Months Ended  
 December 31,  
(In thousands, except percentages)2019 2018 % Change
Revenues$42,896  $46,162  (7.1)%
Gross margin23.3% 35.8%  
Income (loss) from operations$(8,966) $2,219  (504.1)%
Operating margin(20.9)% 4.8%  
Net income (loss)$(10,716) $2,360  (554.1)%
Adjusted EBITDA(1)$(1,365) $6,129  (122.3)%
Adjusted EBITDA(1), as percentage of revenues(3.2)% 13.3%  
(1) A reconciliation of the non-GAAP information provided here to the most directly comparable GAAP metric has been provided in the financial statement tables included in this release.

Revenues were $42.9 million for the fourth quarter of 2019, down 7.1% compared to $46.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2018. Gross margin was 23.3% for the fourth quarter of 2019 compared to 35.8% for the fourth quarter of 2018. GAAP net loss for the fourth quarter of 2019 was $10.7 million, or net loss of $0.29 per diluted share, compared to net income of $2.4 million, or net income of $0.06 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2018. Non-GAAP net loss for the fourth quarter of 2019 was $2.1 million, or non-GAAP net loss of $0.06 per diluted share, compared to non-GAAP net income of $4.3 million, or non-GAAP net income of $0.10 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2018. Reconciliations of the non-GAAP information provided here to the most directly comparable GAAP metric has been provided in the financial statement tables included in this release.

Outlook

For the first quarter of 2020, nLIGHT expects revenues to be in the range of $37.0 million to $43.0 million, gross margin to be in the range of 17.0% to 21.0%, and Adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of a loss of $5.0 million to a loss of $2.0 million. This outlook assumes approximately $8.0 million of reduced revenue and an approximate 500 basis point reduction in gross margin related to impacts from the COVID-19 virus outbreak.

Investor Conference Call at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Parties interested in listening to nLIGHT’s quarterly conference call may do so by dialing 1-833-535-2198 (U.S., toll-free) or (international and toll), with the conference title: nLIGHT Fourth Quarter 2019 Earnings. The call can also be accessed via the web by going to nLIGHT’s Investor Relations page at /company/investors.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Results

In addition to U.S. GAAP results, this press release contains non-GAAP financial results, including Adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share, basic and diluted. We use Adjusted EBITDA to help us evaluate our business, measure our performance, identify trends affecting our business, formulate business plans and make strategic decisions. In addition to our results determined in accordance with GAAP, we believe Adjusted EBITDA is a meaningful measure of performance as it is commonly utilized by us and the investment community to analyze operating performance in our industry. Similarly, we believe that providing non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share, basic and diluted, is useful to our investors as they present an informative supplemental view of our results from period to period by giving effect to both the conversion of all outstanding preferred stock to common stock, which occurred immediately prior to the closing of our initial public offering on April 30, 2018, as well as removing the effect of stock-based compensation expense. However, the non-GAAP financial measures presented herein are specific to us and may not be comparable to similar measures disclosed by other companies because of differing methods used by other companies in calculating them.

We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income adjusted for income tax expense, other non-operating expense or income, interest expense or income, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, acquisition and integration-related costs and other special items as determined by management, as applicable. We define non-GAAP net income as GAAP net income adjusted for stock-based compensation, acquisition and integration-related costs, and other special items as determined by management, as applicable. Prior to the fourth quarter of 2019, when we acquired Nutronics, we did not incur acquisition or integration-related costs. For the fourth quarter of 2019 and in subsequent periods, we are incurring such costs and adjusting non-GAAP net income and Adjusted EBITDA accordingly. We define non-GAAP net income per share, basic and diluted, as non-GAAP net income divided by preferred and common weighted-average shares outstanding during the respective period plus the dilutive effect of any common stock equivalents during the period, if applicable.

Tables presenting the reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income, as well as the reconciliation of non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share, basic and diluted, to net income and net income per share, basic and diluted, respectively, the two most directly comparable GAAP financial metrics, are included at the end of this press release.

We have not reconciled our outlook for Adjusted EBITDA because unrealized and realized foreign exchange gains and losses cannot be reasonably calculated or predicted nor can the probable significance be determined at this time. Accordingly, a reconciliation is not available without unreasonable effort.

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain statements in this release 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, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “outlook,” “guidance,” “expects,” “intends,” “projects,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “targets,” “anticipates,” and similar expressions may identify these forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding expected revenues, gross margin, and Adjusted EBITDA, as well as any other statement that does not directly relate to any historical or current fact. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions, which may not prove to be accurate. These statements are not guarantees and are subject to risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from these forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: (1) our ability to generate sufficient revenues to achieve or maintain profitability in the future, (2) fluctuations in our quarterly results of operations and other operating measures, (3) downturns in the markets we serve could materially adversely affect our revenues and profitability, (4) our high levels of fixed costs and inventory levels may harm our gross profits and results of operations in the event that demand for our products declines or we maintain excess inventory levels, (5) the competitiveness of the markets for our products, (6) our substantial sales and operations in China, which expose us to risks inherent in doing business there, (7) the effect of current and potential tariffs and global trade policies on the cost of our products, (8) our manufacturing capacity and operations may not be appropriate for future levels of demand, (9) our reliance on a small number of customers for a significant portion of our revenues, (10) the risk that we may be unable to protect our proprietary technology and intellectual property rights, and (11) the impact on our sales and operations of public health crises in China, the United States or internationally, including the current COVID-19 outbreak. Additional information concerning these and other factors can be found in nLIGHT's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including other risks, relevant factors and uncertainties identified in the “Risk Factors” section of nLIGHT's Annual Report on Form 10-K or subsequent filings with the SEC. nLIGHT undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events or developments, except as required by law.

The nLIGHT logo and “nLIGHT” are registered trademarks or trademarks of nLIGHT, Inc. in various jurisdictions.

About nLIGHT

nLIGHT, Inc. is a leading provider of high-power semiconductor and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, aerospace and defense applications. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made but also the things that can be made. Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, nLIGHT employs over 1,000 people with operations in the U.S., China and Finland. For more information, please visit

For more information contact:

Jason Willey

Investor Relations and Corporate Development

nLIGHT, Inc.

(360) 567-4890

 
nLIGHT, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
 Three Months Ended Year Ended
 December 31, December 31,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Revenues$42,896  $46,162  $176,619  $191,359 
Cost of revenues(1)32,904  29,656  124,280  124,398 
Gross profit9,992  16,506  52,339  66,961 
Operating expenses:       
Research and development(1)8,819  6,398  28,137  21,054 
Sales, general, and administrative(1)10,139  7,889  34,111  28,844 
Total operating expenses18,958  14,287  62,248  49,898 
Income (loss) from operations(8,966) 2,219  (9,909) 17,063 
Other income (expense):       
Interest income, net454  655  2,609  728 
Other income (expense)532  250  535  (253)
Income (loss) before income taxes(7,980) 3,124  (6,765) 17,538 
Income tax expense2,736  764  6,119  3,600 
Net income (loss)$(10,716) $2,360  $(12,884) $13,938 
Less: Income allocated to participating securities      (4,415)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders$(10,716) $2,360  $(12,884) $9,523 
Net income (loss) per share, basic$(0.29) $0.06  $(0.35) $0.38 
Net income (loss) per share, diluted$(0.29) $0.06  $(0.35) $0.32 
Shares used in per share calculations:       
Basic37,463  36,441  37,119  24,862 
Diluted37,463  41,239  37,119  29,959 



(1)Includes stock-based compensation as follows: 
 Three Months Ended Year Ended
 December 31, December 31,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Cost of revenues$385  $189  $1,201  $456 
Research and development1,606  555  3,299  1,293 
Sales, general, and administrative2,370  1,190  5,230  3,056 
 $4,361  $1,934  $9,730  $4,805 



 
nLIGHT, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
    
 December 31, December 31,
 2019 2018
Assets   
Current assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents$117,252  $149,478 
Accounts receivable, net27,126  26,528 
Inventory46,131  35,329 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets8,084  7,286 
Total current assets198,593  218,621 
Property and equipment, net27,747  21,462 
Intangible assets, net10,006  2,686 
Goodwill9,872  1,387 
Other assets, net3,748  5,974 
Total assets$249,966  $250,130 
    
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity   
Current liabilities:   
Accounts payable$12,700  $12,068 
Accrued liabilities11,605  10,708 
Deferred revenue679  720 
Current portion of long-term debt51  91 
Total current liabilities25,035  23,587 
Non-current income taxes payable6,429  6,472 
Long-term debt  18 
Other long-term liabilities1,894  2,270 
Total liabilities33,358  32,347 
Stockholders' equity:   
Preferred stock - par value   
Common stock - par value15  15 
Additional paid-in capital336,732  324,656 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(2,685) (2,157)
Accumulated deficit(117,454) (104,731)
Total stockholders’ equity216,608  217,783 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$249,966  $250,130 



 
nLIGHT, Inc.
Select Statements of Cash Flows Data
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

  
 Year Ended December 31,
 2019 2018
Cash flows from operating activities:   
Net income (loss)$(12,884) $13,938 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:   
Depreciation6,583  5,867 
Amortization2,981  2,421 
Provision for losses on accounts receivable83  22 
Stock-based compensation9,730  4,805 
Deferred income taxes3,041  (1,307)
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets(483) 12 
Loss on debt extinguishment  12 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:   
Accounts receivable, net(395) (13,734)
Inventory(10,670) (6,145)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets(111) (2,483)
Other assets(2,669) (2,262)
Accounts payable844  172 
Other changes(291) 2,017 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities(4,241) 3,335 
Cash flows from investing activities:   
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired(17,400)  
Purchases of property, equipment and patents(13,632) (11,714)
Proceeds from sale of assets628  35 
Net cash used in investing activities(30,404) (11,679)
Cash flows from financing activities:   
Principal payments on debt and capital leases(55) (33,417)
Net proceeds from debt financing  16,053 
Proceeds from public offerings, net of offering costs  138,303 
Proceeds from employee stock plan purchases1,471   
Proceeds from stock option exercises1,560  362 
Tax payments related to stock award issuances(524)  
Net cash provided by financing activities2,452  121,301 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash(33) (166)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents(32,226) 112,791 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period149,478  36,687 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period$117,252  $149,478 



 
nLIGHT, Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP Financial Metrics to Non-GAAP
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA
    
 Three Months Ended Year Ended
 December 31, December 31,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Net income (loss)$(10,716) $2,360  $(12,884) $13,938 
Income tax expense2,736  764  6,119  3,600 
Other (income) expense(532) (250) (535) 253 
Interest income, net(454) (655) (2,609) (728)
Depreciation and amortization2,770  1,976  9,564  8,288 
Stock-based compensation4,361  1,934  9,730  4,805 
Acquisition and integration-related costs470    470   
Adjusted EBITDA$(1,365) $6,129  $9,855  $30,156 

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Net Income (Loss), and GAAP to Non-GAAP Net Income (Loss) per Share, Basic and Diluted

 Three Months Ended Year Ended
 December 31, December 31,
 2019 2018 2019 2018
Net income (loss)$(10,716) $2,360  $(12,884) $13,938 
Add back:       
Stock-based compensation(1)4,361  1,934  9,730  4,805 
Valuation allowance on foreign deferred tax assets3,423    3,423   
Acquisition and integration-related costs470    470   
Amortization of purchased intangibles328    328   
Non-GAAP net income (loss)(2,134) 4,294  1,067  18,743 
        
GAAP weighted average shares outstanding37,463  36,441  37,119  24,862 
Assumed conversion of convertible preferred stock to common stock      8,056 
Participating securities    319   
Non-GAAP weighted average number of shares, basic37,463  36,441  37,438  32,918 
Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents  4,798  4,360  5,097 
Non-GAAP weighted average number of shares, diluted37,463  41,239  41,798  38,015 
        
Non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, basic$(0.06) $0.12  $0.03  $0.57 
Non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, diluted$(0.06) $0.10  $0.03  $0.49 
(1) There is no income tax effect related to the stock-based compensation adjustment due to the full valuation allowance in the U.S.

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