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March 14, 2019 at 4:54 PM EDT

Avid Technology Announces Q4 and Full Year 2018 Results

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Returns to GAAP Revenue growth with Adjusted EBITDA exceeding guidance and Free Cash Flow at the high end of guidance

BURLINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 14, 2019-- Avid® (NASDAQ: AVID), a leading technology provider that powers the media and entertainment industry, today announced its fourth quarter and full-year 2018 financial results, provided guidance for the first quarter of 2019 and reaffirmed full-year 2019 guidance.

Fourth Quarter 2018 Financial and Business Highlights

  • Revenue was $112.7 million, an increase of 5% year-over-year and 8% sequentially. Revenue excluding non-cash revenue was $112.4 million, an increase of 7% year-over-year and 10% sequentially.
  • Gross Margin was 59.0%, up 450 basis points year-over-year. Non-GAAP Gross Margin was 60.8%, up 480 basis points year-over-year.
  • Operating Expenses were $54.4 million, an increase of 1% year-over-year and 2% sequentially largely driven by a $5.2M legal settlement recognized as a credit in Q4 2017 offset by savings from operational efficiency initiatives. Excluding the non-recurring settlement, operating expenses declined by $4.4 million year-over year.
  • Operating Income was $12.1 million, an improvement of $7.3 million year-over-year and $5.0 million sequentially.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $21.3 million, an increase of 42% year-over-year and 46% sequentially. Adjusted EBITDA Margin was 18.9%, up 490 basis points year-over-year and sequentially.
  • GAAP net income per common share was $0.14, up from net loss per common share of ($0.02) in Q4 2017.
  • Net cash provided by operating activities was $20.1 million.
  • Free Cash Flow was $17.7 million.
  • Software revenue from subscriptions increased 77% year-over-year, surpassing $10 million in the quarter.
  • Revenue through the Company’s e-commerce activities was up 50% year-over-year.

2018 Financial and Business Highlights

  • Revenue was $413.3 million, a decrease of 1% year-over-year. Revenue, excluding non-cash revenue, was $407.1 million, an increase of 5% year-over-year.
  • Gross Margin was 57.9%, up 10 basis points year-over-year. Non-GAAP Gross Margin was 59.8%, up 10 basis points year-over-year.
  • Operating Expenses were $225.5 million, a decrease of 5% year-over-year largely driven by savings from operational efficiency initiatives.
  • Operating Income was $13.7 million, an increase of 161%, or $8.4 million, year-over-year.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $47.5 million, a decrease of 2% year-over-year. Adjusted EBITDA Margin was 11.5%, flat with 2017.
  • GAAP net loss per common share of ($0.26), up from GAAP net loss per common share of ($0.33) in 2017.
  • Net cash provided by operating activities was $15.8 million.
  • Free Cash Flow was $5.9 million, an increase of $4.8 million from the prior year.
  • Software revenue from subscriptions increased 78% year-over-year, with approximately 125,000 cloud-enabled software subscriptions at the end of 2018.
  • Revenue through the Company’s e-commerce activities was up 52% year-over-year, surpassing $50 million for the year.
  • Recurring Revenue was 56% of the Company’s revenue in 2018 up from 49% in 2017.
  • Annual Contract Value (ACV) was $248 million at the end of 2018 up from $216 million at the end of 2017, reflecting continuing growth in Avid’s high-margin subscription revenue plus maintenance revenues and revenues under long-term agreements.

“Our return to revenue growth and the improvement in our key financial metrics, including Free Cash Flow and Adjusted EBITDA, demonstrate an improving business profile for our Company,” said Jeff Rosica, Chief Executive Officer and President of Avid. “Additionally, the management team is focused on continuing to build upon a scalable recurring revenue model as evidenced by our double-digit growth in subscriptions and e-commerce revenue. We intend to continue to drive R&D investments in key product areas in 2019 which are expected to set the foundation for future growth for the Company.”

“We ended 2018 with strong momentum evidenced by our improving revenue streams, gross margin and cash flow. With our strong revenue backlog and the savings from our internal efficiency programs we have visibility to continued improvements in Free Cash Flow and Adjusted EBITDA during 2019,” commented Ken Gayron, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Avid.

Explanations regarding our use of non-GAAP financial measures and operational metrics and related definitions, and reconciliations of our GAAP and non-GAAP measures, are provided in the sections below entitled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Operational Metrics" and "Reconciliations of GAAP financial measures to Non-GAAP financial measures".

First Quarter and Full Year 2019 Guidance

For the first quarter of 2019, Avid is providing Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA guidance. Avid is also reaffirming its guidance for Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow for full-year 2019.

(in $ millions)

        

Q1 2019

        

Full Year 2019
                     
Revenue        

$96 - $104

        

$420 - $430
                         
Adjusted EBITDA         $7 - $12        

$60 - $65
                         
Free Cash Flow        

 

 

        

$12 - $17

All guidance presented by the Company is inherently uncertain and subject to numerous risks and uncertainties. Avid’s actual future results of operations could differ materially from those shown in the table above. For a discussion of some of the key assumptions underlying the guidance, as well as the key risks and uncertainties associated with these forward-looking statements, please see “Forward-Looking Statements” below as well as the Avid Technology Q4 and Full-Year 2018 Business Update presentation posted on Avid’s Investor Relations website.

Conference Call

Avid will host a conference call to discuss its financial results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2018 on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. ET. The call will be open to the public and can be accessed by dialing 323-994-2093 and referencing confirmation code 7127947. You may also listen to the call on the Avid Investor Relations website. To listen via the website, go to the events tab at ir.avid.com for complete details prior to the start of the conference call. A replay of the call will also be available for a limited time on the Avid Investor Relations website shortly after the completion of the call.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Operational Metrics

Avid includes non-GAAP financial measures in this press release, including Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA Margin, Free Cash Flow, and non-GAAP Gross Margin. The Company also includes the operational metrics of Bookings, Cloud-enabled software subscriptions, Recurring Revenue and Annual Contract Value in this release. Avid believes the non-GAAP financial measures and operational metrics provided in this release provide helpful information to investors with respect to evaluating the Company’s performance. Unless noted, all financial and operating information is reported based on actual exchange rates. Definitions of the non-GAAP financial measures and operational metrics are included in our Form 8-K filed today. Reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures in this release to the Company's comparable GAAP financial measures for the periods presented are set forth below and are also included in the supplemental financial and operational data sheet available on our investor relations webpage at ir.avid.com, which also includes definitions of all operational metrics.

The earnings release also includes forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures, including Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow. Reconciliations of these forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures are not included in the earnings release due to the high variability and difficulty in making accurate forecasts and projections of some of the excluded information, together with some of the excluded information not being ascertainable or accessible at this time. As a result, the Company is unable to quantify certain amounts that would be required to be included in the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure without unreasonable efforts.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain information provided in this press release, including the tables attached hereto, include forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including projections and statements about our anticipated plans, objectives, expectations and intentions. Among other things, this press release includes estimated results of operations for the three months ending March 31, 2019 and the year ending December 31, 2019, which estimates are based on a variety of assumptions about key factors and metrics that will determine our future results of operations, including, for example, anticipated market uptake of new products and market-based cost inflation. Other forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements based upon or otherwise incorporating judgments or estimates relating to future performance such as future operating results and expenses; earnings; backlog; revenue backlog conversion rate; product mix and free cash flow; Recurring Revenue and Annual Contract Value; our future strategy and business plans; our product plans, including products under development, such as cloud and subscription based offerings; our ability to raise capital and our liquidity. The projected future results of operations, and the other forward-looking statements in this release, are based on current expectations as of the date of this release and subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements, including but not limited to the effect on our sales, operations and financial performance resulting from: our liquidity; our ability to execute our strategic plan, and meet customer needs; our ability to retain and hire key personnel; our ability to produce innovative products in response to changing market demand, particularly in the media industry; our ability to successfully accomplish our product development plans; competitive factors; history of losses; fluctuations in our revenue based on, among other things, our performance and risks in particular geographies or markets; our higher indebtedness and ability to service it and meet the obligations thereunder; restrictions in our credit facilities; our move to a subscription model and related effect on our revenues and ability to predict future revenues; fluctuations in subscription and maintenance renewal rates; elongated sales cycles; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; seasonal factors; adverse changes in economic conditions; variances in our revenue backlog and the realization thereof; and the possibility of legal proceedings adverse to our company. Moreover, the business may be adversely affected by future legislative, regulatory or other changes, including tax law changes, as well as other economic, business and/or competitive factors. The risks included above are not exhaustive. Other factors that could adversely affect our business and prospects are set forth in our public filings with the SEC. Forward-looking statements contained herein are made only as to the date of this press release and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

About Avid

Avid delivers the most open and efficient media platform, connecting content creation with collaboration, asset protection, distribution, and consumption. Avid’s preeminent customer community uses Avid’s comprehensive tools and workflow solutions to create, distribute and monetize the most watched, loved and listened to media in the world—from prestigious and award-winning feature films to popular television shows, news programs and televised sporting events, and celebrated music recordings and live concerts. With the most flexible deployment and pricing options, Avid’s industry-leading solutions include Media Composer®, Pro Tools®, Avid NEXIS®, MediaCentral®, iNEWS®, AirSpeed®, Sibelius®, Avid VENUE™, Avid FastServe®™, Maestro™, and PlayMaker™. For more information about Avid solutions and services, visit www.avid.com, connect with Avid on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, or subscribe to Avid Blogs.

© 2019 Avid Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Avid, the Avid logo, Avid NEXIS, Avid FastServe, AirSpeed, iNews, Maestro, MediaCentral, Media Composer, NewsCutter, PlayMaker, Pro Tools, Avid VENUE, and Sibelius are trademarks or registered trademarks of Avid Technology, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Product features, specifications, system requirements and availability are subject to change without notice.

 
AVID TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited - in thousands, except per share data)
                             
          Three Months Ended
December 31,		     Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
          2018     2017     2018     2017
                             
Net revenues:                            
Products         $ 60,185       $ 56,481       $ 205,107       $ 209,461  
Services           52,499         50,777         208,175         209,542  
Total net revenues           112,684         107,258         413,282         419,003  
                             
Cost of revenues:                            
Products           31,074         32,128         110,758         112,606  
Services           13,146         14,734         55,560         56,481  
Amortization of intangible assets           1,950         1,950         7,800         7,800  
Total cost of revenues           46,170         48,812         174,118         176,887  
                             
Gross profit           66,514         58,446         239,164         242,116  
                             
Operating expenses:                            
Research and development           14,836         16,308         62,379         68,212  
Marketing and selling           23,921         25,776         101,273         106,257  
General and administrative           13,574         10,624         55,230         53,892  
Amortization of intangible assets           361         362         1,450         1,450  
Restructuring costs, net           1,747         595         5,148         7,059  
Total operating expenses           54,439         53,665         225,480         236,870  
                             
Operating income           12,075         4,781         13,684         5,246  
                             
Interest and other expense, net           (5,725 )       (5,203 )       (23,087 )       (18,668 )
Income (loss) before income taxes           6,350         (422 )       (9,403 )       (13,422 )
                             
Provision for income taxes           447         459         1,271         133  
Net income (loss)         $ 5,903       $ (881 )     $ (10,674 )     $ (13,555 )
                             
Net income (loss) per common share - basic and diluted         $ 0.14       $ (0.02 )     $ (0.26 )     $ (0.33 )
                             
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic           41,860         41,216         41,662         41,020  
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted           42,430         41,216         41,662         41,020  
                                             
   

AVID TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Reconciliations of GAAP financial measures to Non-GAAP financial measures
(unaudited - in thousands)
   
          Three Months Ended
December 31,		     Twelve Months Ended
December 31,

Non-GAAP revenue

           2018         2017         2018         2017  
GAAP revenue         $ 112,684       $ 107,258       $ 413,282       $ 419,003  
Amortization of acquired deferred revenue           -         -         -         -  
Non-GAAP revenue           112,684         107,258         413,282         419,003  
Pre-2011 Revenue           -         78         -         985  
Elim PCS           -         -         -         1,700  
Non-GAAP Revenue w/o Pre-2011 and Elim           112,684         107,180         413,282         416,318  
                             

Non-GAAP gross profit

                            
GAAP gross profit           66,514         58,446         239,164         242,116  
Amortization of intangible assets           1,950         1,950         7,800         7,800  
Stock-based compensation           99         (305 )       321         242  
Non-GAAP gross profit           68,563         60,091         247,285         250,158  
Pre-2011 Revenue           -         78         -         985  
Elim PCS           -         -         -         1,700  
Non-GAAP gross profit w/o Pre-2011 and Elim           68,563         60,013         247,285         247,473  
                             

Non-GAAP operating expenses

                            
GAAP operating expenses           54,439         53,665         225,480         236,870  
Less Amortization of intangible assets           (361 )       (362 )       (1,450 )       (1,450 )
Less Stock-based compensation           (1,828 )       (2,741 )       (5,937 )       (8,069 )
Less Restructuring costs, net           (1,747 )       (595 )       (5,148 )       (7,059 )
Less Restatement costs           (11 )       (558 )       (826 )       (1,284 )
Less Acquisition, integration and other costs           (300 )       (266 )       (361 )       (163 )
Less Efficiency program costs           (14 )       (931 )       (94 )       (3,985 )
Non-GAAP operating expenses           50,178         48,212         211,664         214,860  
                             

Non-GAAP operating income

                            
GAAP operating income           12,075         4,781         13,684         5,246  
Amortization of intangible assets           2,311         2,312         9,250         9,250  
Stock-based compensation           1,927         2,436         6,258         8,311  
Restructuring costs, net           1,747         595         5,148         7,059  
Restatement costs           11         558         826         1,284  
Acquisition, integration and other costs           300         266         361         163  
Efficiency program costs           14         931         94         3,985  
Non-GAAP operating income           18,385         11,879         35,621         35,298  
                             

Adjusted EBITDA

                            
Non-GAAP operating income (from above)           18,385         11,879         35,621         35,298  
Depreciation           2,924         3,093         11,891         13,087  
Adjusted EBITDA           21,309         14,972         47,512         48,385  
Adjusted EBITDA margin           18.9 %       14.0 %       11.5 %       11.5 %
Pre-2011 Revenue           -         78         -         985  
Elim PCS           -         -         -         1,700  
Adjusted EBITDA w/o Pre-2011 and Elim           21,309         14,894         47,512         45,700  
Adjusted EBITDA w/o Pre-2011 and Elim margin           18.9 %       13.9 %       11.5 %       11.0 %
                             

Adjusted free cash flow

                            
GAAP net cash provided by operating activities           20,070         2,833         15,822         8,936  
Capital expenditures           (2,396 )       (1,752 )       (9,936 )       (7,877 )
Free Cash Flow           17,674         1,081         5,886         1,059  
                             
Non-Operational / One-time Items                            
Restructuring payments           714         2,599         5,741         12,139  
Restatement payments           146         455         1,133         834  
Acquisition, integration and other payments           63         120         53         313  
Efficiency program payments           -         500         134         3,863  
Sub-Total Non-Operational / One-Time Items           923         3,674         7,061         17,149  
                             
Adjusted free cash flow         $ 18,597       $ 4,755       $ 12,947       $ 18,208  
Adjusted free cash flow conversion of adjusted EBITDA           87 %       32 %       27 %       38 %
                             
These non-GAAP measures reflect how Avid manages its businesses internally. Avid’s non-GAAP measures may vary from how other companies present non-GAAP measures. Non-GAAP financial measures are not based on a comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. This non-GAAP information supplements, and is not intended to represent a measure of performance in accordance with, disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or superior to, financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP.
 
   

AVID TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(unaudited - in thousands)
                 
         

December 31,
2018

     December 31,
2017

ASSETS

                
Current assets:                
Cash and cash equivalents         $ 56,103       $ 57,223  
Restricted cash           8,500         -  

Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $1,339 and $11,142 at December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively

           67,754         40,134  
Inventories           32,956         38,421  
Prepaid expenses           8,853         8,208  
Contract assets           16,513         -  
Other current assets           5,917         10,341  
Total current assets           196,596         154,327  
                 
Property and equipment, net           21,582         21,903  
Intangible assets, net           4,432         13,682  
Goodwill           32,643         32,643  
Long-term deferred tax assets, net           1,158         1,318  
Other long-term assets           9,432         10,811  
Total assets         $ 265,843       $ 234,684  
                 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT

                
Current liabilities:                
Accounts payable         $ 39,239       $ 30,160  
Accrued compensation and benefits           21,967         25,466  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities           37,547         31,549  
Income taxes payable           1,853         1,815  
Short-term debt           1,405         5,906  
Deferred revenues           85,662         121,184  
Total current liabilities           187,673         216,080  
                 
Long-term debt           220,590         204,498  
Long-term deferred revenues           13,939         73,429  
Other long-term liabilities           10,302         9,247  
Total liabilities           432,504         503,254  
                 
Stockholders' deficit:                
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding           -         -  
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000 shares authorized; 42,339 shares issued, and 41,948 shares and 41,356 shares outstanding at December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively           423         423  
Additional paid-in capital           1,028,924         1,035,808  
Accumulated deficit           (1,187,010 )       (1,284,703 )
Treasury stock at cost, net of reissuances, 391 shares and 983 shares at December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively           (5,231 )       (17,672 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss           (3,767 )       (2,426 )
Total stockholders' deficit           (166,661 )       (268,570 )
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit         $ 265,843       $ 234,684  
                 
 
AVID TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited - in thousands)
                 
          Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
          2018    

2017 (1)
                 
Cash flows from operating activities:                
Net loss         $ (10,674 )     $ (13,555 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:                
Depreciation and amortization           21,142         22,337  
Provision for (recovery from) doubtful accounts           119         (340 )
Stock-based compensation expense           6,258         8,311  
Non-cash provision for restructuring           1,083         3,191  
Non-cash interest expense           8,987         8,951  
Unrealized foreign currency transaction (gains) losses           (996 )       7,336  
Provision for (benefit from) deferred taxes           113         (873 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:                
Accounts receivable           (6,689 )       3,800  
Inventories           (551 )       12,280  
Prepaid expenses and other assets           5,832         (7,567 )
Accounts payable           9,148         3,606  
Accrued expenses, compensation and benefits and other liabilities           (8,853 )       (8,189 )
Income taxes payable           38         800  
Deferred revenue and contract assets           (9,135 )       (31,152 )
Net cash provided by operating activities           15,822         8,936  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:                
Purchases of property and equipment           (9,936 )       (7,877 )
Decrease (increase) in other long-term assets           19         (36 )
Net cash used in investing activities           (9,917 )       (7,913 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:                
Proceeds from long-term debt           22,688         16,694  
Repayment of debt           (18,451 )       (6,735 )
Proceeds from the issuance of common stock under employee stock plans           355         445  
Common stock repurchases for tax withholdings for net settlement of equity awards           (998 )       (1,329 )
Partial retirement of the Notes conversion feature and capped call option unwind           (58 )       -  
Payments for credit facility issuance costs           (1,000 )       (700 )
Net cash provided by financing activities           2,536         8,375  
                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash           (780 )       1,087  
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash           7,661         10,485  
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of the year           60,433         49,948  
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of the year         $ 68,094       $ 60,433  
Supplemental information:                
Cash and cash equivalents         $ 56,103       $ 57,223  
Restricted cash           8,500         -  
Restricted cash included in other long-term assets           3,491         3,210  
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows         $ 68,094       $ 60,433  
                         
(1) The Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended December 31, 2017 has been revised to reflect the adoption, on January 1, 2018, of ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash. The Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows reflects the changes during the periods in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash. Therefore, restricted cash activity is included with cash when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period total amounts shown.
 
 
AVID TECHNOLOGY, INC.
Supplemental Revenue Information
(unaudited - in millions)
                                 
Backlog Disclosure for Quarter Ended December 31, 2018
          December 31, 2017            
         

As Previously
Reported

    

ASC 606
Adj.

  

As
Adjusted

    

September 30,
2018

    

December 31,
2018
Revenue Backlog*                                
                                 
Deferred Revenue         $ 194.6     $ (96.6 )

(1)

 $ 98.0     $ 88.2     $ 99.6
Other Backlog           341.5       (6.6 )

(2)

   334.9       370.9       357.2
Total Revenue Backlog         $ 536.1     $ (103.2 )   $ 432.9     $ 459.1     $ 456.8
                               
                                 
The expected timing of recognition of revenue backlog as of December 31, 2018 is as follows:
                                 
         

2019

    

2020

  

2021

    

Thereafter

    

Total
                                 
Deferred Revenue         $ 80.4     $ 12.6     $ 3.9     $ 2.7     $ 99.6
Other Backlog           109.5       66.9       64.4       116.4       357.2
Total Revenue Backlog         $ 189.9     $ 79.5     $ 68.3     $ 119.1     $ 456.8
                                             
*A definition of Revenue Backlog is included in the supplemental financial and operational data sheet available on our investor relations webpage at ir.avid.com.
   
(1) The reduction is primarily attributable to the elimination of the requirement to have vendor specific objective evidence of fair value for undelivered elements that existed under ASC 605, the prior applicable accounting guidance, for software products, which no longer precludes revenue recognition under ASC 606. The impact of the adoption of ASC 606 reported in our Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2018 has been revised to reflect an additional reduction to deferred revenue and accumulated deficit as of January 1, 2018 of $3.8 million.
   
(2) For subscription contracts, we are now required under ASC 606 to record contract assets for annual and multi-year subscriptions that are billed monthly, resulting in an increase in contract assets at the date of adoption. In addition, some of our enterprise agreements have fixed payment schedules whereas the timing of the fulfillment of performance obligations under the contracts can vary, which can result in the fulfillment of performance obligations exceeding contract billings, which also results in contract assets.

 

Source: Avid Technology, Inc.

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