Echelon Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results
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SAN JOSE, Calif.--(Business Wire)--
Echelon Corporation (NASDAQ: ELON) today announced financial results for the
third quarter ended September 30, 2009.
Revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2009 were $23.7 million compared to
$22.6 million in the second quarter of 2009 and $29.5 million for the third
quarter of 2008. Revenues this quarter were comprised of $11.0 million from
LonWorks Infrastructure products, $11.5 million from our Networked Energy
Services (NES) products, and $1.2 million from the Enel project. Revenues for
the second quarter of 2009 consisted of $10.9 million from LonWorks
Infrastructure products, $10.0 million from our NES products, and $1.7 million
from the Enel project. Revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2008 were
made up of $14.7 million from LonWorks Infrastructure products, $9.4 million
from NES products, and $5.5 million from the Enel project.
Gross margin for the third quarter of 2009 was 43.5%, compared with 43.2% in the
second quarter of 2009 and 44.7% for the third quarter of 2008. Total operating
expenses for the quarter were $17.8 million compared to $18.4 million in the
second quarter of 2009 and $19.1 million for the third quarter of 2008.
The GAAP net loss for the third quarter was $8.2 million, or $0.20 cents per
share, compared to a net loss of $9.5 million, or $0.23 cents per share, in the
second quarter of 2009 and a net loss of $5.4 million, or $0.13 cents per share,
for the third quarter of 2008. The non-GAAP net loss for the quarter excluding
stock-based compensation expenses was $4.6 million, or $0.11 cents per share,
compared to a non-GAAP net loss of $5.5 million, or $0.13 cents per share, in
the second quarter of 2009, and a non-GAAP net loss of $1.7 million, or $0.04
cents per share, for the third quarter of 2008.
"We are very excited by our recent smart grid project announcements at Duke
Energy in North America and Fortum in Finland this quarter, demonstrating our
growing worldwide presence and leading position in the advanced metering
market," said Ken Oshman, chairman and CEO of Echelon. "Echelon performed well
this quarter especially in light of the ongoing difficult economic conditions.
Our focus on energy-saving applications continues to gain momentum and expand
the Echelon brand, reflecting our commitment and investment in long-term growth
opportunities for both NES and LonWorks."
"Last week the Department of Energy announced the allocation of its $3.4 billion
in Smart Grid funding to about 100 projects nationwide. With projects expected
to be complete within three years, and Duke Energy one of the larger recipients,
Echelon should benefit directly from the U.S. stimulus package to the extent
Duke accelerates its project. This announcement is a further reflection of the
industry`s move toward truly advanced metering capability and energy
efficiency," concluded Oshman.
Business Outlook
Echelon offers the following guidance for the fourth quarter of 2009.
* Total revenue to be approximately $33.0 million to $35.0 million, with NES
revenue accounting for 50%, LonWorks revenue 32%, and Enel project revenue 18%.
* Non-GAAP gross margin to be in the range of 40.0% to 42.0%.
* Stock-based compensation expenses to be approximately $3.8 million.
* Non-GAAP loss per share to be $0.06 to $0.10, based on a fully diluted
weighted average shares outstanding of 40.8 million.
* GAAP loss per share of between $0.15 and $0.19 for the quarter.
For those interested in further discussion regarding this release, Echelon's
management will participate in a conference call today at 2:00 p.m. Pacific/5:00
p.m. Eastern Time. To access the call, dial 866-804-6926 and enter passcode:
79548345 (callers outside the US please use 857-350-1672). An archived replay of
the webcast will be available approximately two hours following the end of the
call.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
Echelon continues to provide all information required in accordance with GAAP,
but believes that an investor`s evaluation of our ongoing operating results may
not be as useful if an investor is limited to reviewing only GAAP financial
measures. Accordingly, we provide non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income
per share data as additional information relating to Echelon`s operating
results. Echelon presents these non-GAAP financial measures to provide investors
with an additional tool for evaluating Echelon`s operating results in a manner
that focuses on what Echelon believes to be its ongoing business operations. The
presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in
isolation or as a substitute for net income or net income per share prepared in
accordance with GAAP.
Echelon`s management uses certain non-GAAP financial information, namely
operating results excluding the impact of stock-based compensation charges made
in accordance with SFAS 123R, to evaluate its ongoing operations and for
internal planning and forecasting purposes. Accordingly, we believe it is useful
for Echelon`s investors to review, as applicable, information that both includes
and excludes stock-based compensation (and the related tax impact) in order to
assess the performance of Echelon`s business and for planning and forecasting in
future periods. Whenever Echelon reports such non-GAAP financial measures, a
complete reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the most closely
applicable GAAP financial measure is provided. Investors are encouraged to
review these reconciliations to ensure they have a thorough understanding of the
reported non-GAAP financial measures and their most directly comparable GAAP
financial measures.
About Echelon Corporation
Echelon Corporation (NASDAQ: ELON) is leading the worldwide transformation of
the electricity grid into a smart, communicating energy network, connecting
utilities to their customers, and providing customers with energy aware homes
and businesses that react to conditions on the grid.
Echelon's NES System - the backbone for the smart grid - is used by utilities to
replace existing stand-alone electricity meters with a network infrastructure
that is open, inexpensive, reliable, and proven. The NES System helps utilities
compete more effectively, reduce operating costs, provide expanded services and
help energy users manage and reduce overall energy use. Echelon's LonWorks
Infrastructure products extend the smart grid, powering tens of millions of
energy aware, everyday devices made by thousands of companies - connecting them
to each other and the grid. LonWorks based products work together to monitor and
save energy; lower costs; improve productivity; and enhance service, quality,
safety, and convenience in utility, municipal, building, industrial,
transportation, and home area networks.
More information about Echelon can be found at http://www.echelon.com.
Echelon, LonWorks and the Echelon logo are registered trademarks of Echelon
Corporation registered in the United States and other countries. Other product
or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.
Risk Factors Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This press release may contain statements relating to future plans, events or
performance, including statements regarding Echelon`s anticipated performance
for the fourth quarter of 2009 and thereafter; the effect of global economic
conditions and the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (i.e., the stimulus
bill) ("ARRA") on business in Echelon`s NES and LWI product lines worldwide and
in the U.S., in particular; and the effect of market imperatives to manage and
conserve energy. Such statements may involve risks and uncertainties, including
risks associated with uncertainties pertaining to the continued development and
growth of markets for Echelon's products and services, particularly the risk
that the Company may fail to receive expected orders for our NES products; the
risk that global economic conditions will affect our customers` ability to
receive approval for or finance NES or LonWorks-based deployments; risks that
the pending applications for financing under ARRA will delay decisions regarding
or deployments of certain projects in the U.S.; risks relating to the ability of
Echelon's products and services to perform as designed and meet customer
expectations; the risk that a utility that awards a tender to Echelon or one of
its resellers will not proceed with a deployment, will order fewer than the
number of meters anticipated by Echelon or will cancel the project, or the risk
that the project will not pass certain tests imposed by the utility; the risk
that Echelon does not meet expected or required shipment, delivery or acceptance
schedules for NES hardware or software products and that Echelon may incur
penalties or additional expenses or delay revenue recognition as a result; risks
that the application of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles could
significantly affect the method of calculating and the timing of NES revenues;
and other risks identified in Echelon's SEC filings. Actual results, events and
performance may differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue
reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date
hereof. Echelon undertakes no obligation to release publicly the result of any
revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events
or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of
unanticipated events.
The financial statements that follow should be read in conjunction with the
notes set forth in Echelon's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q when filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
ECHELON CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
September 30, December 31,
2009 2008
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 6,489 $ 37,669
Short-term investments 69,946 49,647
Accounts receivable, net 14,737 23,480
Inventories 19,761 16,513
Deferred cost of goods sold 2,319 2,482
Other current assets 3,170 4,707
Total current assets 116,422 134,498
Property and equipment, net 36,761 40,574
Other long-term assets 9,642 10,445
$ 162,825 $ 185,517
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS` EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 6,578 $ 10,675
Accrued liabilities 4,340 5,053
Current portion of lease financing obligations 1,553 1,439
Deferred revenues 7,835 8,520
Total current liabilities 20,306 25,687
Long-term liabilities 25,950 27,259
Total stockholders' equity 116,569 132,571
$ 162,825 $ 185,517
ECHELON CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2009 2008 2009 2008
Revenues:
Product $ 22,965 $ 28,875 $ 62,190 $ 95,008
Service 710 625 2,314 2,244
Total revenues 23,675 29,500 64,504 97,252
Cost of revenues:
Cost of product (1) 12,838 15,715 34,737 56,998
Cost of service (1) 547 592 1,796 1,980
Total cost of revenues 13,385 16,307 36,533 58,978
Gross profit 10,290 13,193 27,971 38,274
Operating expenses:
Product development (1) 8,850 9,713 26,583 28,151
Sales and marketing (1) 5,279 5,653 16,656 17,820
General and administrative (1) 3,717 3,761 11,590 12,997
Total operating expenses 17,846 19,127 54,829 58,968
Loss from operations (7,556 ) (5,934 ) (26,858 ) (20,694 )
Interest and other income (expense), net (91 ) 1,141 (158 ) 2,319
Interest expense on lease financing obligations (415 ) (435 ) (1,259 ) (974 )
Loss before provision for income taxes (8,062 ) (5,228 ) (28,275 ) (19,349 )
Income tax expense 155 136 31 230
Net loss $ (8,217 ) $ (5,364 ) $ (28,306 ) $ (19,579 )
Net loss per share:
Basic $ (0.20 ) $ (0.13 ) $ (0.70 ) $ (0.48 )
Diluted $ (0.20 ) $ (0.13 ) $ (0.70 ) $ (0.48 )
Shares used in computing net loss per share:
Basic 40,759 40,554 40,643 40,704
Diluted 40,759 40,554 40,643 40,704
(1) Amounts include stock-based compensation costs as follows:
Cost of product $ 457 $ 450 $ 1,137 $ 1,203
Cost of service 43 56 136 150
Product development 1,500 1,754 4,277 4,455
Sales and marketing 817 750 2,474 2,193
General and administrative 849 617 2,725 2,735
Total stock-based compensation expenses $ 3,666 $ 3,627 $ 10,749 $ 10,736
ECHELON CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP TO GAAP RESULTS
Excluding adjustments itemized below
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
An itemized reconciliation between net earnings on a GAAP basis and non-GAAP basis is as follows:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
2009 2008 2009 2008
GAAP net loss $ (8,217 ) $ (5,364 ) $ (28,306 ) $ (19,579 )
Stock-based compensation 3,666 3,627 10,749 10,736
Total non-GAAP adjustments to earnings from operations 3,666 3,627 10,749 10,736
Income tax effect of reconciling items -- -- -- --
Non-GAAP net loss $ (4,551 ) $ (1,737 ) $ (17,557 ) $ (8,843 )
Non-GAAP net loss per share:
Diluted $ (0.11 ) $ (0.04 ) $ (0.43 ) $ (0.22 )
Shares used in computing net loss per share:
Diluted 40,759 40,554 40,643 40,704
ECHELON CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2009 2008
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:
Net loss $ (28,306 ) $ (19,579 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 4,805 5,834
Loss on disposal of fixed assets 16 9
Reduction of allowance for doubtful accounts (17 ) (16 )
Reduction of accrued investment income 12 645
Stock-based compensation 10,749 10,736
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable 8,766 16,931
Inventories (3,243 ) (2,923 )
Deferred cost of goods sold 96 (467 )
Other current assets 1,562 (3,472 )
Accounts payable (3,773 ) (5,019 )
Accrued liabilities (934 ) 1,232
Deferred revenues (687 ) (1,852 )
Deferred rent (29 ) (22 )
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (10,983 ) 2,037
Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities:
Purchase of available-for-sale short-term investments (99,783 ) (45,411 )
Proceeds from maturities and sales of available-for-sale short-term investments 79,424 61,030
Change in other long-term assets 1,027 (40 )
Capital expenditures (1,291 ) (3,474 )
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (20,623 ) 12,105
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:
Principal payments of lease financing obligations (1,079 ) (1,451 )
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 1,829 2,047
Repurchase of common stock from employees for payment of taxes on vesting of performance shares and upon exercise of stock options (699 ) (1,358 )
Repurchase of common stock under stock repurchase program -- (8,871 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 51 (9,633 )
Effect of exchange rates on cash: 375 (541 )
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents (31,180 ) 3,968
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period 37,669 76,062
End of period $ 6,489 $ 80,030
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