Vecima Reports Q2 Fiscal 2019 Results

  • Revenue - $22.7M, Gross Margin - 56.7%, EPS - $0.09, Adj. EBITDA - $5.5M
  • Record Quarter for Content Delivery and Storage Segment
  • Significant increase in global activity and customer engagement with Entra

VICTORIA, Feb. 7, 2019 /CNW/ - Vecima Networks Inc. VCM, an experienced designer and manufacturer of innovative technology solutions, today reported financial results for the three and six months ended December 31, 2018.

Vecima 2019 logo (CNW Group/Vecima Networks Inc.)

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

(Canadian dollars in millions except

percentages, employees, and per share data)

Q2FY19

Q1FY19



Q2FY18

Revenue

$22.7

$21.3



$14.8

Gross Margin

56.7%

52.5%



52.3%

Net Income/(Loss)

$2.1

($1.1)



$1.3

Earnings/(Loss) Per Share1

$0.09

($0.05)



$0.06

Adjusted EBITDA2

$5.5

$1.9



$3.6

Cash and Short-term Investments

$44.5

$53.4



$61.0

Employees

389

384



3143

1   Based on weighted average number of shares outstanding.

2   Adjusted EBITDA does not have a standardized meaning under IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to similar

    measures provided by other issuers. See "Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Earnings Per Share" below.

Does not include the 99 employees added through the Concurrent acquisition on December 31, 2017

 

"We achieved record results in our Content Delivery and Storage segment during the second quarter, while continuing to invest in differentiated technology solutions that position Vecima at the forefront of the large global markets we serve," said Sumit Kumar, Vecima Networks' President and CEO.

"Vecima is capitalizing on the continued build-up in the emerging IPTV market, which supports leading-edge services like time-shift TV, streaming and Cloud DVR using our innovative platforms. Our IPTV deployments continued to expand in Q2, and we see an expansive pipeline of future opportunities in the U.S., European, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific markets as the industry begins the broader transition to IPTV."

As anticipated, Content Delivery and Storage revenues in the second quarter were also bolstered by timing changes that delayed orders in Q1. Overall demand for our MediaScaleX™ platforms continued to grow.

"In our Video and Broadband segment, we made further strides in development of our Entra family of products which addresses the industry evolution to DOCSIS 3.1 distributed access architecture (DAA). We are now in lab trials with multiple MSOs, including Tier 1, 2 and 3 operators, and while the broader industry operationalization of DAA is widely acknowledged to be progressing slowly, we are on track for field trials in calendar 2019," added Mr. Kumar.

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS

Video and Broadband Solutions

  • Progressing through lab trials with multiple MSOs
  • Initiated lab trials for Entra Remote PHY Node with a European Tier 1 MSO
  • On track to move to DAA field trials in calendar 2019

Content Delivery and Storage

  • Achieved record quarter with revenues of $14.3 million
  • MediaScaleX//Storage™ revenues hit all-time high, signifying the differentiation of Vecima's object storage technology in media-intensive environments, such as Cloud DVR and time shift
  • Further expansion into accelerating IPTV market with another MSO, bringing to nine, the number of operators using Vecima platforms for core IPTV video services

 Telematics

  • Following shortly after the Q4FY18 contract win with City of Victoria, selected by another major Western Canadian municipality for deployment related to winter and summer equipment fleets
  • Achieved initial revenue contribution from newly released Nero Equipment Tracking product which targets the asset tracking market and augments Vecima's fleet management business

Added Mr. Kumar, "Going forward, demand for gigabit internet and IPTV is creating vast new markets for Vecima. We intend to continue to invest in our leading technologies and capitalize on the strong differentiation of our products as these wide-reaching network evolutions roll out."

As previously reported, Vecima's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.055 per share for the period. The dividend will be payable on March 18, 2019 to shareholders of record as at February 22, 2019.

CONFERENCE CALL

A conference call and live audio webcast will be held today, February 7, 2019 at 1 p.m. ET to discuss the Company's first quarter results. Vecima's unaudited consolidated financial statements and management's discussion and analysis for the three and six months ended December 31, 2018 are available under the Company's profile at www.SEDAR.com, and at www.vecima.com/financials/.

To participate in the teleconference, dial 1-800-319-4610 or 1-604-638-9020. The webcast will be available in real time at http://services.choruscall.ca/links/vecima20190207.html and will be archived on the Vecima website at www.vecima.com/shareholder-events/.

About Vecima Networks

Vecima Networks Inc. is a global leader focused on developing integrated hardware and scalable software solutions for broadband access, content delivery, and telematics. We enable the world's leading innovators to advance, connect, entertain, and analyze. We build technologies that transform content delivery and storage, enable high-capacity broadband network access, and streamline data analytics. For more information, please visit www.vecima.com.

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Earnings Per Share

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Earnings Per Share do not have a standardized meaning under IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures provided by other issuers. Accordingly, investors are cautioned that Adjusted EBITDA or Adjusted Earnings Per Share should not be construed as an alternative to net income, determined in accordance with IFRS, as an indicator of the Company's financial performance or as a measure of its liquidity and cash flows. For a reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA or Adjusted Earnings Per Share, investors should refer to Vecima's Management's Discussion and Analysis for the second quarter of fiscal 2019.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws.  Forward-looking information is generally identifiable by use of the words "believes", "may", "plans", "will", "anticipates", "intends", "could", "estimates", "expects", "forecasts", "projects" and similar expressions, and the negative of such expressions.  Forward-looking information in this news release includes the following statements: We are continuing to invest in differentiated technology solutions that position Vecima at the forefront of the large global markets we serve; we are capitalizing on the continued build-up in the emerging IPTV market, which supports leading-edge services like time-shift TV, streaming and Cloud DVR using our innovative platforms; we see an expansive pipeline of future opportunities in the U.S., European, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific markets as the industry begins the broader transition to IPTV; overall demand for our MediaScaleX™ platforms continued to grow; we made further strides in development of our Entra family of products which addresses the industry evolution to DOCSIS 3.1 distributed access architecture; while the broader industry operationalization of DAA is widely acknowledged to be progressing slowly, we are on track to move to DAA field trials in calendar 2019; demand for gigabit internet and IPTV is creating vast new markets for Vecima; we intend to continue to invest in our leading technologies and capitalize on the strong differentiation of our products as these wide-reaching network evolutions roll out.

A more complete discussion of the risks and uncertainties facing Vecima is disclosed under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Information Form dated September 27, 2018, as well as the Company's continuous disclosure filings with Canadian securities regulatory authorities available at www.sedar.com. All forward-looking information herein is qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement, and Vecima disclaims any obligation to revise or update any such forward-looking information or to publicly announce the result of any revisions to any of the forward-looking information contained herein to reflect future results, events or developments, except as required by law.

 



Vecima Networks Inc.

condensed interim consolidated Statements of Financial Position

(unaudited - in thousands of Canadian dollars)
















December 31,

2018



June 30,

2018

Assets









Current assets









Cash and cash equivalents

$

8,024

$

11,034

Short‑term investments



36,451



46,660

Accounts receivable



19,101



17,997

Income tax receivable



2,316



2,519

Inventories



16,725



15,020

Prepaid expenses



2,244



1,658

Contract assets



414



-





85,275



94,888

Non‑current assets









Property, plant and equipment



11,416



12,105

Goodwill



15,234



14,903

Intangible assets



66,844



62,324

Other long‑term assets



1,224



788

Investment tax credit



23,764



22,692

Deferred tax asset



2,425



2,339



$

206,182

$

210,039

Liabilities









Current liabilities









Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$

9,491

$

12,151

Income tax payable



539



358

Provisions



431



520

Deferred revenue



3,378



4,206

Current portion of long‑term debt



250



250





14,089



17,485

Non‑current liabilities









Deferred revenue



899



524

Provisions



321



352

Deferred tax liability



430



414

Long‑term debt



1,833



1,979





17,572



20,754

Shareholders' equity









Share capital



1,755



1,756

Reserves



4,115



4,041

Retained earnings



180,686



182,411

Accumulated other comprehensive income



2,054



1,077





188,610



189,285



$

206,182

$

210,039

 

 



Vecima Networks Inc.

condensed interim consolidated Statements of Income

and Other Comprehensive Income

(unaudited ‑ in thousands of Canadian dollars except net income per share data)











Three months ended

December 31,



Six months ended

December 31,





2018



2017





2018



2017

Sales

$

22,654

$

14,752



$

43,989

$

29,634

Cost of sales



9,814



7,032





19,958



13,436

Gross profit



12,840



7,720





24,031



16,198

Operating expenses



















Research and development



4,567



3,045





9,171



6,208

Sales and marketing



3,252



1,113





6,452



2,221

General and administrative



4,006



2,540





8,009



5,150

Restructuring costs



-



-





757



-

Stock‑based compensation



40



14





74



27

Other (income) expense



(278)



(89)





(366)



(171)





11,587



6,623





24,097



13,435

Operating income (loss)



1,253



1,097





(66)



2,763

Finance income



27



386





249



684

Foreign exchange gain (loss)



1,593



300





1,076



(370)

Income before income taxes



2,873



1,783





1,259



3,077

Income tax expense



823



454





305



784

Net income from continuing operations



2,050



1,329





954



2,293

Net income from discontinued operations



-



1





-



7,063

Net income



2,050



1,330





954



9,356

Other comprehensive income



















Item that may be subsequently reclassed to net income











Exchange differences on translating



















foreign operations



1,395



-





977



-

Comprehensive income

$

3,445

$

1,330



$

1,931

$

9,356

Net income per share



















Continuing operations



0.09



0.06





0.04



0.10

Discontinued operations



-



-





-



0.32

Total basic net income per share

$

0.09

$

0.06



$

0.04

$

0.42

Continuing operations



0.09



0.06





0.04



0.10

Discontinued operations



-



-





-



0.32

Total diluted net income per share

$

0.09

$

0.06



$

0.04

$

0.42

Weighted average number of common shares

















Shares outstanding ‑ basic



22,368,234



22,447,389





22,370,641



22,413,520

Shares outstanding ‑ diluted



22,371,522



22,499,411





22,376,886



22,470,074

 

 



Vecima Networks Inc.

condensed interim consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

(unaudited ‑ in thousands of Canadian dollars)





























Share

Capital



Reserves



Retained

Earnings



Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Income



Total



Balance at June 30, 2017

$

803

$

3,965

$

177,474

$

-

$

182,242



Net income



-



-



9,356



-



9,356



Dividends



-



-



(2,467)



-



(2,467)



Share repurchased and cancelled



-



-



(75)



-



(75)



Shares issued by exercising options



9



(3)



-



-



6



Shares issued in exchange for















-







short‑term investments



948



-



-







948



Share‑based payment expense



-



27



-



-



27



Balance at December 31, 2017

$

1,760

$

3,989

$

184,288

$

-

$

190,037



















































Balance at June 30, 2018

$

1,756

$

4,041

$

182,411

$

1,077

$

189,285



IFRS 15 transition impact



-



-



(102)



-



(102)



Adjusted balance at June 30, 2018



1,756



4,041



182,309



1,077



189,183

Net income



-



-



954



-



954



Other comprehensive income



-



-



-



977



977



Dividends



-



-



(2,461)



-



(2,461)



Share repurchased and cancelled



(1)



-



(116)



-



(117)



Share‑based payment expense



-



74



-



-



74



Balance at December 31, 2018

$

1,755

$

4,115

$

180,686

$

2,054

$

188,610



 

 



Vecima Networks Inc.

condensed interim consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity

(unaudited ‑ in thousands of Canadian dollars)











Three months ended

December 31,



Six months ended

December 31,





2018



2017





2018



2017

Cash flows from operating activities



















Net income from continuing operations

$

2,050

$

1,329



$

954

$

2,293

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash from

operating activities



3,239



1,899





5,230



3,509

Increase in other long‑term assets



(198)



-





(179)



-

Decrease in provisions



(241)



(61)





(137)



(215)

Increase in investment tax credit



(21)



(66)





(48)



(133)

Net‑change in non‑cash working capital

relating to operations



(5,807)



(2,823)





(6,217)



3,525

Interest paid



(26)



(22)





(50)



(43)

Interest received



250



328





531



647

Income tax received



147



-





409



-

Income tax paid



(106)



-





(457)



-

Net cash (used) provided by continuing operations



(713)



584





36



9,583

Net cash (used) provided by discontinued operations



-



(3)





-



72

Net cash (used) provided by operations



(713)



581





36



9,655

Cash flows from investing activities



















Purchase of property, plant and equipment



(350)



(250)





(1,090)



(468)

Proceeds from sale of property, plant

and equipment



3



-





3



3

Purchase of short‑term investments



(1,212)



(2,275)





(1,418)



(8,221)

Proceeds on sale of short‑term investments



5,900



15,591





11,627



38,291

Deferred development costs



(4,530)



(3,636)





(8,873)



(7,178)

Purchase of intangible assets



(14)



(18)





(45)



(40)

Business acquisition



-



(37,277)





-



(37,277)

Proceeds from sale of intangible assets



202



-





202



-

Net cash (used) provided by continuing operations



(1)



(27,865)





406



(14,890)

Net cash provided by discontinued operations



-



-





-



8,732

Net cash (used) provided by investing



(1)



(27,865)





406



(6,158)

Cash flows from financing activities



















Proceeds from exercised stock options



-



6





-



6

Proceeds from government grants



-



9





-



49

Repurchase and cancellation of shares



(61)



(7)





(117)



(7)

Repayment of long‑term debt



(84)



(63)





(146)



(104)

Proceeds from issuing shares



-



948





-



948

Dividends paid



(2,461)



(2,467)





(2,461)



(2,467)

Net cash used by financing



(2,606)



(1,574)





(2,724)



(1,575)

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash

equivalents during the period



(3,320)



(28,858)





(2,282)



1,922

Effect of change in exchange rate on cash held



(903)



-





(728)



-

Cash, beginning of period



12,247



34,297





11,034



3,517

Cash, end of period

$

8,024

$

5,439



$

8,024

$

5,439

 

SOURCE Vecima Networks Inc.

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