TIDMPPIX
RNS Number : 4318L
ProPhotonix Limited
06 September 2019
September 6, 2019
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ProPhotonix Limited
("ProPhotonix" or "the Company")
INTERIM RESULTS FOR THE HALF YEARED JUNE 30, 2019
ProPhotonix Limited (London Stock Exchange - AIM: PPIX &
PPIR, OTC: STKR), a high technology designer and manufacturer of
LED illumination systems and laser diode modules, with operations
in Ireland and the United Kingdom, today announces its unaudited
interim results for the six months ended June 30, 2019.
Financial Highlights
-- Revenue decreased 18.9% to $7.2 million (H1-2018: $8.8 million)
-- Gross profit decreased 21.7% to $2.7 million (H1-2018: $3.4
million) mainly due to decreased revenue
-- Operating loss (excluding stock compensation credit $0.5
million) of $0.6 million (H1-2018: $0.1 million operating income,
excluding stock compensation expense $0.5 million)
-- Net loss of $0.2 million (H1-2018: $0.5 million)
-- Adjusted EBITDA of $(0.5) million (H1-2018: $0.2 million).
Please see the reconciliation of net loss to adjusted EBITDA
below.
-- Order bookings of $7.5 million (H1-2018: $9.0 million)
-- Book-to-Bill ratio of 1.04 (H1-2018: 1.03)
-- Percentage revenue by market sectors: 73% industrial, 23%
medical and 4% security & defense (H1-2018: 81% industrial, 16%
medical and 3% security & defense)
-- Percentage revenue by geography: 40% Europe, 58% North
America and 2% Rest of World (H1-2018: 56% Europe, 31% North
America and 13% Rest of World)
Tim Losik, President & CEO, commented:
Financial
"Revenues in the first half of 2019 were down 18.9% primarily
due to a decrease in Laser & Diode product sales (including the
decline of $0.9 million from the largest customer due to a delay in
a new product launch) partially offset by a small net increase in
LED product sales. Gross profit margin fell to 37.2% compared with
38.6% for the same period in 2018, mainly due to a shift in product
mix and under absorption of manufacturing overhead on lower sales.
In the first half of 2019 we experienced an operating loss of $0.1
million compared to operating loss of $0.4 million in 2018. The
operating loss was primarily a result of lower profit margins and
continued investment to support future growth of the business,
offset by a credit of stock compensation of $0.5 million for 2019
(1H 2018 - expense $0.5 million). During the first half, cost
reduction measures were put in place to lower the cost structure by
about $0.3 million per annum.
The cash position of the Company has reduced due to operating
losses incurred and will likely continue, though at a slower rate
as the cost reduction measures take effect, through the balance of
the year. The Directors are investigating securing new sources of
capital as well as other strategic initiatives and options."
Trading update and Strategic Review
"Decreased revenue has occurred in nearly half of 2018 customers
offset by increases in about 25% of customers, albeit we take some
reassurance that during the first half our largest laser customer
and several large LED customers resumed and/or increased both the
volume and value of orders placed with Prophotonix. Overall
however, the volume of orders were down 17% in the half despite
these customers increasing orders, and continue to be sluggish
early in the second half. Currently, we are not able to accurately
estimate full year sales, but the Board currently envisage they
will be no more than $15.0 million.
"As noted above, we are now forecasting revenues in the second
half will broadly approximate those achieved in the first half.
Whilst we expect to see the financial benefit of the cost savings
initiatives enacted in the first half, the Board believes the
Company will continue to be loss making and is committed to
strengthening the Group's balance sheet. The Board is therefore
reviewing all funding and strategic options available, both to
ensure the short-term working capital needs of the Company continue
to be met, as well as maximizing shareholder value over the longer
term."
Enquiries:
ProPhotonix Limited Tel: +1 603 893 8778
Tim Losik, President & CEO ir@prophotonix.com
Cantor Fitzgerald Europe
(Nominated Adviser and Broker) Tel: +44 (0)207 894 7000
David Foreman (Corporate Finance)
Keith Dowsing (Equity Sales)
Half Year 2019 Financial Results
Revenue for the half year ended June 30, 2019 was $7.2 million,
a decrease of 18.9% compared with $8.8 million in the same period
of 2018 primarily due to a decrease in Laser & Diode product
sales (including the decline of $0.9 million from the largest
customer due to a delay in a new product launch) partially offset
by a small net increase in LED product sales. Revenue by industry
category shifted with medical increasing due to the
commercialization of products for one customer which have been in
development. The changes between industrial and defense relate to
general shifts in the mix of business rather than any discernible
trend. The Group's revenues are not geographically dependent and
whilst additional sales were generated in the United States during
the period, similar to the changes in mix of business there is no
pertinent reason for this change in geographical revenue mix.
Gross profit was $2.7 million, a decrease of 21.7% compared to
$3.4 million in the first half of 2018 from the decline in revenue.
Gross profit margin fell to 37.2% compared with 38.6% for the same
period in 2018, mainly due to a shift in product mix and under
absorption of manufacturing overhead expenses.
Operating expenses totaled $2.8 million versus $3.8 million for
the comparable period. Sales and marketing expenses decreased $0.3
million to $1.1 million primarily due to decreased stock
compensation. General and administrative expenses decreased $0.9
million to $1.1 million primarily due to decreased stock
compensation. Research and development expenses remained relatively
flat compared with the prior year at $0.6 million.
The reduced gross profit resulted in an operating loss of $0.1
million ($0.5 million loss excluding stock compensation credit),
compared with an operating loss of $0.4 million in the first half
of 2018 ($0.1 million income excluding stock compensation
expense).
Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation,
amortization, stock-based compensation and impairment charges) was
a loss of $0.5 million, as compared to a profit of $0.2 million in
the first half of 2018. Please see the reconciliation of net income
to adjusted EBITDA below.
Net loss was $0.2 million, as compared to $0.5 million of net
loss in the first half 2018.
Net assets decreased by $1.4 million (13%) primarily
attributable to net cash outflows of $1.4 million. As of June 30,
2019, the Company held a net debt position of $0.3 million versus a
net cash position as of June 30, 2018 of $0.4 million. As of June
30, 2019, the Company had $0.1 million borrowing availability on
its Sales Finance facility through Barclays Bank.
PROPHOTONIX LIMITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF Income AND COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME
In thousands except share and per share data
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2019 2018
Revenue $ 7,165 $ 8,839
Cost of sales (4,497) (5,431)
Gross profit 2,668 3,408
Operating expenses:
Selling expenses (1,075) (1,363)
General and administrative (1,117) (2,063)
Research and development (603) (414)
Total operating expenses (2,795) (3,840)
Loss from operations (127) (432)
Other (expense) income, net (16) (54)
Interest expense (55) (21)
Amortization of debt discount and financing costs (8) -
Loss before income tax (206) (507)
Income tax - -
Net loss (206) (507)
Other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation 73 (42)
Total comprehensive loss $ (133) $ (549)
Net loss per share:
Basic net loss per share $ (0.002) $ (0.005)
Diluted net loss per share $ (0.002) $ (0.005)
Shares used in per share calculation - basic 93,075 93,000
Shares used in per share calculation - diluted 93,075 93,000
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PROPHOTONIX LIMITED
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
In thousands except share and per share data
(unaudited)
For the Periods Ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 2019 2018
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,615 $ 3,033
Accounts receivable, less allowances of $53 in 2019 and $52
in 2018 3,120 3,159
Inventories 2,953 2,761
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 383 439
Total current assets 8,071 9,392
Net property, plant and equipment 597 738
Goodwill 402 413
Deferred tax asset 451 463
Other long-term assets 427 380
Total assets $ 9,948 $ 11,386
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Revolving credit facility $ 1,107 $ 1,560
Current portion of long-term debt, net 197 181
Accounts payable 2,151 2,051
Accrued expenses 2,214 2,037
Current portion of capital lease 57 100
Total current liabilities 5,726 5,929
Long-term debt, net of debt acquisition charges 478 684
Long-term capital lease obligations, net of current portion 69 122
Total liabilities 6,273 6,735
Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock, par value $0.001; shares authorized
250,000,000 at June 30, 2019 and at June
30, 2018; 93,150,402 shares issued and outstanding at June
30, 2019 and 93,000,402 at June
30, 2018 93 93
Paid-in capital 113,579 113,531
Accumulated deficit (110,952 ) (109,945 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income 955 972
Total stockholders' equity 3,675 4,651
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 9,948 $ 11,386
PROPHOTONIX LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
In thousands
(unaudited)
Six Months Ended
June 30,
2019 2018
Operations
Net loss $ (206) $ (507)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Stock based compensation (469) 559
Depreciation 103 91
Foreign exchange loss 13 32
Amortization of debt discount and financing costs 8 -
Provision for inventories 103 3
Provision for bad debts 5 38
Other change in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (270) (164)
Inventories (672) (561)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (96) (199)
Accounts payable 371 469
Accrued expenses 887 284
Other assets and liabilities (17) (142)
Net cash used in operating activities (240) (97)
Financing
Exercise of options and warrants - 3
Net borrowing (repayment) of revolving credit facility 17 345
Capital lease (30) 40
Debt issuance costs - (42)
Net borrowing (principal repayment) of long-term debt (120) 865
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (133) 1,211
Investing
Purchase of plant and equipment (94) (201)
Net cash used in investing activities (94) (201)
Effect of exchange rate on cash 143 (30)
Net change in cash and equivalents (324) 883
Cash and equivalents, beginning of period 1,939 2,150
Cash and equivalents, end of period $ 1,615 $ 3,033
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest $ 56 $ 21
PROPHOTONIX LIMITED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
In thousands
(unaudited)
Common Stock
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Accumulated
Other Total
Paid in Deferred Accumulated Comprehensive Stockholders'
Shares Par $0.001 Capital Compensation Deficit Income Equity
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Balance
December
31, 2018 93,000 $93 $114,067 $(19) ($110,746) $882 $4,277
Net loss - - - - (206) - (206)
Translation
adjustment - - - - - 73 73
Deferred
compensation 150 0 5 (5) - - 0
Share based
compensation - - (488) 19 - - (469)
Balance June
30, 2018 93,150 93 $113,584 $(5) ($110,952) $955 $3,675
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Notes to unaudited Interim Results
Basis of Presentation
The Company financial reports are issued under the recognition
and measurement principles of United States Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles (GAAP). The accompanying unaudited condensed
consolidated financial reports reflect all adjustments of a normal
recurring nature necessary for a fair statement of the (i) results
of operations and comprehensive loss for the six month periods
ended June 30, 2019 and 2018; (ii) the financial position at June
30, 2019 and June 30, 2018; and (iii) the cash flows for the six
month period ended June 30, 2019 and 2018. These unaudited interim
results are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year
or any other interim period. Copies of this announcement are
available on the Company's website at www.prophotonix.com.
Revenue Recognition
Effective January 1, 2018, the Company has recognized revenue
under FASB ASC 606, whereby all contracts containing a performance
element have been evaluated for the necessity to recognize revenue
as the performance obligation is achieved.
Cautionary Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within
the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements
other than statements of historical fact, including without
limitation, those with respect to ProPhotonix's goals, plans and
strategies set forth herein are forward-looking statements. The
following important factors and uncertainties, among others, could
cause actual results to differ materially from those described in
these forward-looking statements: uncertainty that cash balances
will be sufficient to allow ProPhotonix to meet all of its business
goals; uncertainty that ProPhotonix's new products will gain market
acceptance; the risk that delays and unanticipated expenses in
developing new products could delay the commercial release of those
products and affect revenue estimates; the risk that one of our
competitors could develop and bring to market a technology that is
superior to those products that we are currently developing; and
ProPhotonix's ability to capitalize on its significant research and
development efforts by successfully marketing those products that
the Company develops. Forward-looking statements represent
management's current expectations and are inherently uncertain. All
Company, brand, and product names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders. ProPhotonix undertakes no
duty to update any of these forward-looking statements.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company provides non-GAAP financial measures, such as
adjusted EBITDA, to complement its consolidated financial
statements presented in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP financial
measures do not have any standardized definition and, therefore,
are unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by
other reporting companies. These non-GAAP financial measures are
intended to supplement the user's overall understanding of the
Company's current financial and operating performance and its
prospects for the future. Specifically, the Company believes the
non-GAAP results provide useful information to both management and
investors by identifying certain expenses, gains and losses that,
when excluded from the GAAP results, may provide additional
understanding of the Company's core operating results or business
performance, which management uses to evaluate financial
performance for purposes of planning for future periods. However,
these non-GAAP financial measures are not intended to supersede or
replace the Company's GAAP results.
The Company uses adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest,
taxes, depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation and
impairment charges) as a non-GAAP financial measure in this press
release. A reconciliation of net income to adjusted EBITDA for the
six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 is as follows:
In thousands
Six Months Ended June
30,
2019 2018
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Net loss $(206) $(507)
Plus:
Interest and other (income) expense,
net 71 75
Amortization of debt discount and
financing costs 8 -
Depreciation and amortization 103 91
Stock based compensation (469) 559
Adjusted EBITDA $(493) $218
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About ProPhotonix
ProPhotonix Limited, headquartered in Salem, New Hampshire, is a
high technology designer and manufacturer of diode-based laser
modules and LED systems for industry leading OEMs and medical
equipment companies. In addition, the Company distributes premium
diodes for Ushio, Osram, QSI, Panasonic, and Sony. The Company
serves a wide range of markets including the machine vision,
industrial inspection, security, and medical markets. ProPhotonix
has offices and subsidiaries in the U.S., Ireland, U.K., and
Europe. For more information about ProPhotonix and its innovative
products, visit the Company's web site at www.prophotonix.com.
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