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Sierra Wireless Reports Second Quarter 2010 Loss
Friday, July 30, 2010
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Vancouver, BC, July 30, 2010--(T-Net)--Sierra Wireless, Inc. (NASDAQ: SWIR, TSX: SW) today reported second quarter 2010 results. All results are reported in U.S. dollars and are prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), except as otherwise indicated below.
Revenue for the second quarter of 2010 was $159.1 million, an increase of 18% compared to $135.3 million in the second quarter of 2009 and an increase of 5% compared to $151.3 million in the first quarter of 2010. Our record revenue was driven by strong demand for both Machine-to-Machine ("M2M") and Mobile Computing products in the quarter. M2M revenue increased to $83.6 million, up 53% compared to $54.6 million in second quarter of 2009. Mobile Computing revenue was $75.5 million, down 6% compared to $80.7 million in the second quarter of 2009, but up 21% sequentially from the first quarter of 2010.
"Strong, broad based demand, combined with lower operating expenses, enabled us to deliver record quarterly revenue and better than expected earnings, despite industry wide component supply constraints," said Jason Cohenour, President and Chief Executive Officer. "Our sequential revenue growth was driven by the launch of new AirCard products with key customers, while our M2M business experienced exceptional year over year growth across a number of key market segments."
On a GAAP basis, gross margin was 29.0% in the second quarter of 2010, compared to 35.8% in the same period of 2009. Operating expenses were $49.7 million and loss from operations was $3.5 million in the second quarter of 2010, compared to $64.7 million and $16.2 million, respectively, in the same period of 2009. Our net loss was $8.6 million, or loss per share of $0.28, compared to a net loss of $5.9 million, or loss per share of $0.19, in the second quarter of 2009.
On a non-GAAP basis, gross margin in the second quarter of 2010 was 29.1%, compared to 35.9% in the second quarter of 2009. Operating expenses and earnings from operations were $41.7 million and $4.7 million, respectively, compared to $45.8 million and $2.8 million, respectively, in the second quarter of 2009. Net earnings were $4.4 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, compared to net earnings of $1.5 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2009.
Non-GAAP results exclude transaction costs related the Wavecom acquisition, restructuring costs, acquisition related integration costs, stock based compensation expense, acquisition related amortization, foreign exchange gains or losses, tax adjustments and non-controlling interest related to non-GAAP adjustments. The reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP results of operations is provided in the accompanying schedules.
Financial Guidance
The following guidance for the third quarter of 2010 reflects current business indicators and expectations. Relative to Q2, we expect further revenue growth driven by higher demand, particularly for our AirCard(R) products. Our guidance also reflects the uncertain macroeconomic environment and expected component supply constraints. Inherent in this guidance are risk factors that are described in greater detail in our regulatory filings. Our actual results could differ materially from those presented below. All figures are approximations based on management's current beliefs and assumptions.
Consolidated Q3 2010 Guidance Non-GAAP ---------------- ------------
Revenue $168.0 - $173.0 million Earnings from operations $5.4 - $6.4 million Net earnings $4.5 - $5.4 million Diluted earnings per share $0.15 - $0.17/share
About Sierra Wireless
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR - TSX: SW) is expanding the wireless world with a comprehensive offering of hardware, software, and connected services for mobile lifestyles and machine-to-machine communications. Our customers count on us to help them succeed with early access to new wireless technologies and innovative, reliable, high-performing solutions for a broad range of applications. For more information about Sierra Wireless, visit www.sierrawireless.com.
AirCard is a registered trademark, and AirPrime, AirLink, and AirVantage are trademarks belonging to Sierra Wireless. Other product or service names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
SIERRA WIRELESS, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Retained Earnings (Deficit) (Expressed in thousands of United States ("U.S.") dollars, except per share amounts) (Prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP")) (Unaudited)
Three months ended Six months ended ------------------ ---------------- June 30, June 30, -------- -------- 2010 2009 2010 2009 ---- ---- ---- ----
Revenue...................... $ 159,116 $ 135,348 $ 310,433 $ 246,755 Cost of goods sold........... 112,906 86,895 217,889 166,781 --------- --------- --------- --------- Gross margin................. 46,210 48,453 92,544 79,974 --------- --------- --------- ---------
Expenses: Sales and marketing........ 13,183 15,590 27,339 24,952 Research and development... 21,534 22,672 42,075 37,636 Administration............. 8,835 10,792 18,419 17,339 Acquisition costs.......... - 804 - 7,326 Restructuring.............. 1,581 8,869 3,192 10,595 Integration................ 1,631 936 3,477 1,190 Amortization............... 2,919 5,001 6,025 7,421 --------- --------- --------- --------- 49,683 64,664 100,527 106,459 --------- --------- --------- --------- Loss from operations......... (3,473) (16,211) (7,983) (26,485)
Foreign exchange gain (loss). (5,460) 10,957 (9,118) 1,034 Other expense................ (103) (10) (233) (4,032) --------- --------- --------- --------- Net loss before income taxes. (9,036) (5,264) (17,334) (29,483) Income tax expense (recovery) (399) 1,229 (1,088) 962 --------- --------- --------- --------- Net loss..................... (8,637) (6,493) (16,246) (30,445) Net loss attributable to the non-controlling interest.... (82) (622) (170) (909) --------- --------- --------- --------- Net loss attributable to Sierra Wireless, Inc........ (8,555) (5,871) (16,076) (29,536) Retained earnings (deficit), beginning of period......... (26,147) (2,392) (18,626) 21,273 --------- --------- --------- --------- Deficit, end of period....... $ (34,702) $ (8,263) $ (34,702) $ (8,263) --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Loss per share attributable to Sierra Wireless, Inc.: Basic...................... $ (0.28) $ (0.19) $ (0.52) $ (0.95) Diluted.................... $ (0.28) $ (0.19) $ (0.52) $ (0.95) --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Weighted average number of shares (in thousands): Basic...................... 31,054 31,032 31,053 31,032 Diluted.................... 31,054 31,032 31,053 31,032 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
SIERRA WIRELESS, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars) (Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP)
June 30, December 31, -------- ------------ 2010 2009 ---- ---- (Unaudited)
Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents...................... $ 102,009 $ 107,491 Short-term investments......................... 13,428 26,898 Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $4,208 (2009 - $6,504)... 102,620 86,466 Inventories.................................... 29,308 24,708 Deferred income taxes.......................... 6,485 6,168 Prepaid expenses............................... 10,780 14,039 --------- --------- 264,630 265,770
Fixed assets..................................... 23,653 27,956 Intangible assets................................ 70,820 86,674 Goodwill......................................... 88,504 95,064 Deferred income taxes............................ 1,642 1,794 Other............................................ 2,971 7,261 --------- --------- $ 452,220 $ 484,519 --------- --------- --------- ---------
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable............................... $ 81,195 $ 71,035 Accrued liabilities............................ 52,190 54,419 Deferred revenue and credits................... 615 750 Current portion of long-term obligations....... 1,437 3,371 Current portion of obligations under capital leases........................................ 204 293 --------- --------- 135,641 129,868
Long-term obligations............................ 2,045 3,197 Obligations under capital leases................. 249 245 Other long-term liabilities...................... 24,491 32,663 Deferred income taxes............................ 1,547 1,950
Shareholders' equity: Share capital.................................. 326,084 326,043 Shares held for restricted share unit ("RSU") distribution, at cost......................... (4,461) (6,442) Additional paid-in capital..................... 14,182 13,133 Deficit........................................ (34,702) (18,626) Accumulated other comprehensive loss........... (14,016) (37) --------- --------- 287,087 314,071 Non-controlling interest in Wavecom S.A.......... 1,160 2,525 --------- --------- Total shareholders' equity....................... 288,247 316,596 --------- --------- $ 452,220 $ 484,519 --------- --------- --------- ---------
SIERRA WIRELESS, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars) (Prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP) (Unaudited)
Three months ended Six months ended ------------------ ---------------- June 30, June 30, -------- -------- 2010 2009 2010 2009 ---- ---- ---- ---- Cash flows from operating activities: Net loss..................... $ (8,637) $ (6,493) $ (16,246) $ (30,445) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities Amortization............... 8,763 11,620 17,484 18,366 Stock-based compensation... 1,750 2,631 3,444 4,734 Non-cash restructuring and other..................... (901) - (897) - Deferred income taxes...... (690) 5 (698) - Gain on disposal........... (11) (50) (11) (49) Unrealized foreign exchange (gain) loss on restricted cash...................... - (66) - 15,653 Unrealized foreign exchange loss on term loan......... - - - 1,215 Changes in operating assets and liabilities Accounts receivable........ (5,016) 15,317 (17,343) 34,175 Inventories................ (7,106) 12,287 (6,511) 12,804 Prepaid expenses and other assets.................... 6,169 (6,293) 6,120 (17) Accounts payable........... 11,338 (8,437) 14,801 (17,517) Accrued liabilities........ (4,458) (1,863) (6,920) (10,102) Deferred revenue and credits................... 57 (204) 127 91 --------- --------- --------- --------- Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities.. 1,258 18,454 (6,650) 28,908
Cash flows from investing activities: Business acquisition, net of cash acquired of $139,785.................. - (19,575) - (26,493) Acquisition of OCEANE convertible bonds......... - - - (104,767) Decrease in restricted cash - 29,543 - 175,820 Purchase of Wavecom S.A. shares.................... (1,553) - (1,553) - Proceeds on disposal....... 6 96 6 96 Purchase of fixed assets... (3,803) (4,343) (5,718) (6,819) Increase in intangible assets.................... (1,022) (453) (1,999) (1,480) Purchase of short-term investments............... (7,409) (2,497) (14,499) (24,447) Proceeds on maturity of short-term investments.... 5,083 23,591 27,969 24,060 --------- --------- --------- --------- Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities.. (8,698) 26,362 4,206 35,970
Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds on issuance of term loan................. - - - 102,716 Repayment of term loan..... - - - (103,931) Financing costs............ - 7 - (3,914) Issuance of common shares, net of share issue costs.. 7 - 28 - Purchase of treasury shares for RSU distribution...... - - - (2,518) Proceeds on exercise of Wavecom options........... - - - 4,148 Repayment of long-term liabilities............... (1,675) (34) (2,097) (566) --------- --------- --------- --------- Net cash used in financing activities................ (1,668) (27) (2,069) (4,065)
Effect of foreign exchange changes on cash and cash equivalents (140) (7,847) (969) (11,088) --------- --------- --------- ---------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents.. (9,248) 36,942 (5,482) 49,725 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period........ 111,257 76,041 107,491 63,258 --------- --------- --------- --------- Cash and cash equivalents, end of period.............. $ 102,009 $ 112,983 $ 102,009 $ 112,983 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
SIERRA WIRELESS, INC.
Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Results
Three months ended Six months ended ------------------ ---------------- June 30, June 30, -------- -------- (in millions of U.S. dollars) 2010 2009 2010 2009 ---- ---- ---- ----
Revenue - GAAP and Non-GAAP $ 159.1 $ 135.3 $ 310.4 $ 246.8
Gross margin - GAAP $ 46.2 $ 48.5 $ 92.5 $ 80.0 Stock-based compensation 0.1 0.1 0.3 0.2 --------- --------- --------- --------- Gross margin - Non-GAAP $ 46.3 $ 48.6 $ 92.8 $ 80.2 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Loss from operations - GAAP $ (3.5) $ (16.2) $ (8.0) $ (26.5) Stock-based compensation 1.8 2.6 3.4 4.7 Transaction costs - 0.8 - 7.3 Restructuring and other costs 1.6 8.5 3.2 9.7 Integration costs 1.6 0.9 3.5 1.2 Acquisition related amortization 3.2 6.2 6.7 8.6 --------- --------- --------- --------- Earnings from operations - Non-GAAP $ 4.7 $ 2.8 $ 8.8 $ 5.0 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Net loss - GAAP $ (8.6) $ (5.9) $ (16.1) $ (29.5) Stock-based compensation, transaction, restructuring, integration and acquisition amortization costs, net of tax 7.5 18.8 15.6 30.9 Foreign exchange (gain) loss 5.5 (11.0) 9.1 (1.0) Interest expense - - - 4.3 Non-controlling interest - (0.4) (0.1) (0.7) --------- --------- --------- --------- Net earnings - Non-GAAP $ 4.4 $ 1.5 $ 8.5 $ 4.0 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Loss per share - GAAP $ (0.28) $ (0.19) $ (0.52) $ (0.95) Diluted earnings per share - Non-GAAP $ 0.14 $ 0.05 $ 0.27 $ 0.13
SIERRA WIRELESS, INC. REVENUE BY BUSINESS LINE (Expressed as a percentage of revenue)
Three months ended Six months ended ------------------ ---------------- June 30, June 30, -------- -------- 2010 2009 2010 2009 ---- ---- ---- ----
M2M.......................... 53% 40% 55% 35% Mobile computing............. 47 60 45 65 --------- --------- --------- --------- 100% 100% 100% 100% --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
SIERRA WIRELESS, INC. REVENUE BY PRODUCT LINE (Expressed as a percentage of revenue)
Three months ended Six months ended ------------------ ---------------- June 30, June 30, -------- -------- 2010 2009 2010 2009 ---- ---- ---- ---- AirPrime Intelligent Embedded Modules..................... 47% 33% 50% 28% AirCard Mobile Broadband Devices..................... 43 57 41 62 AirLink Intelligent Gateways and Routers................. 8 8 7 8 AirVantage Solutions and Other....................... 2 2 2 2 --------- --------- --------- --------- 100% 100% 100% 100% --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
For further information
Investor Contact: David G. McLennan, Chief Financial Officer, (604) 231-1181 Media Contact: Sharlene Myers, Public & Media Relations, (604) 232-1445, Sierra Wireless, Inc., Website: www.sierrawireless.com, Email: investor@sierrawireless.com
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