Ubiquiti Networks Reports Q4 Fiscal 2012 Results

Released : 08/09/12

  • Quarterly Revenues Increase by 40% Year-over-Year
  • Quarterly Non-GAAP Net Income Grows by 52% Year-over-Year
  • Quarterly Non-GAAP Diluted EPS of $0.30
  • Cash Increases by $27.9 Million
  • $100 Million Share Repurchase Program Announced

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 9, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:UBNT), a next-generation communications technology company, today announced results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, ended June 30, 2012.

For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, Ubiquiti reported revenues of $94.9 million, an increase of 40% compared to revenues of $67.6 million for the same period the prior year. For the year ended June 30, 2012 Ubiquiti reported revenues of $353.5 million, an increase of 79% compared to revenues of $197.9 million in fiscal 2011.

For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, GAAP net income was $28.5 million, an increase of 57% compared to GAAP net income of $18.1 million for the same period the prior year. Non-GAAP net income was $27.9 million, an increase of 52% compared to $18.3 million for the same period last year.

For the year ended June 30, 2012, GAAP net income was $102.6 million, an increase of 106% compared to GAAP net income of $49.7 million for the same period the prior year. Non-GAAP net income was $102.6 million, an increase of 104% compared to $50.3 million for the same period last year.

The following table reconciles GAAP net income to non-GAAP net income and weighted-average shares used in computing net income (loss)per share of common stock-diluted to weighted-average shares used in computing non-GAAP Diluted EPS:

 Three Months Ended June 30,Years Ended June 30,
 2012201120122011
 (in thousands, except per share data)
 (unaudited)
Net income  $ 28,485  $ 18,135  $ 102,589  $ 49,727
Stock-based compensation 461 276 1,493 952
Income from a coexistence licensing agreement   (1,500) (1,500)
Tax effect of stock-based compensation and income from a coexistence licensing agreement 416 (111) 3  (381)
Non-GAAP net income  $ 27,862  $ 18,300  $ 102,585  $ 50,298
Weighted-average shares used in computing net income (loss) per share of common stock- diluted 94,168 62,652 83,460 66,907
Weighted-average dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock units 3,905 2,695
Weighted-average shares of Series A preferred shares outstanding 36,035 7,607 36,035
Weighted-average shares used in computing non-GAAP diluted EPS (1) 94,168 102,592 93,762 102,942
 Non-GAAP diluted EPS (1)   $ 0.30  $ 0.18 $ 1.09  $ 0.49
         
         
(1) Non-GAAP Diluted EPS is calculated using non-GAAP net income excluding stock-based compensation, net of taxes and income from a coexistence licensing agreement and weighted-average shares outstanding as if Series A preferred stock is treated as common stock for the periods presented. 

"Ubiquiti's business model has translated into a unique combination of exceptional growth and industry-leading profitability fundamentals," said Robert J. Pera, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Ubiquiti Networks. "Our innovative research and development strategy, and the early success of our technology diversification into new platforms and markets, shows that we are only scratching the surface of the leverage and scalability inherent in our model. This past quarter our new platform growth continued, lead by Unifi, and momentum was further strengthened by the introduction of mFi, a revolutionary machine-to-machine communications technology platform."

Added Mr. Pera: "The Ubiquiti brand is dominant in our markets and demand for our technology is stronger than ever. This dominance has led to an unfortunate side effect whereby a few previously terminated distributors setup counterfeit AirMax manufacturing operations. Although they have impacted our sales channel and caused some marketplace confusion, we have made substantial and tangible progress in diminishing their activities through a comprehensive legal strategy that has resulted in imprisonment, injunctions, and asset freezes of the counterfeiters. In addition, Ubiquiti has implemented sophisticated anti-counterfeit manufacturing processes to substantially protect all of our new platforms and new AirMax products against any future counterfeit attempts."

Share Repurchase Program

Ubiquiti today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized the company to repurchase as much as $100 million of Company common stock. The Company is authorized to repurchase shares of its outstanding common stock on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions. The share repurchase program will be funded from existing cash on hand and from the proceeds related to amended term loan and revolving credit line agreements. We expect the share repurchase program will commence Monday, August 13, 2012. 

Business Outlook

Ubiquiti currently believes the demand environment in its end markets supports the following forecast for the Company's fiscal first quarter ending September 30, 2012:

  • Revenues of $62 million to $70 million
  • GAAP Diluted EPS of $0.14 to $0.17
  • Non-GAAP Diluted EPS of $0.14 to $0.17
     
  • We believe that the amount of counterfeited goods, combined with the impact it has on our distributor's inventory and the purchasing patterns of our customers, will impact our business outlook for the next two fiscal quarters.
  • Ubiquiti has taken comprehensive legal actions to stop the counterfeiters and minimize the impact of their activities.  

Conference Call

Ubiquiti Networks will discuss the Company's financial results by conference call at 2:00 p.m. PDT today. Instructions for listening to the conference call over the Web are available on the investor relations portion of UBIQUITI NETWORKS's website at www.ubnt.com.

About Ubiquiti Networks

Ubiquiti Networks is a next-generation communications technology company bridging the digital divide between emerging and developed markets by fundamentally changing the economics and complexity of deploying high performance networking solutions in underserved and underpenetrated markets globally. Our technology platforms focus on delivering industry-leading performance, compelling price-performing characteristics and an unparalleled user experience.   For more information visit http://www.ubnt.com/.

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Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

To supplement our condensed consolidated financial results prepared under generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, we use non-GAAP measures of net income and earnings per diluted share that are adjusted to exclude certain recurring costs, expenses and gains such as stock based compensation expense, income from a coexistence licensing agreement and the tax effects of these non-GAAP adjustments. In addition, our non-GAAP adjustments present shares of Series A preferred stock as if these shares had been converted to common stock throughout the periods presented. Reconciliations of the adjustments to GAAP results for the three and twelve months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 are provided below. In addition, an explanation of the ways in which management uses non-GAAP financial information to evaluate its business, the substance behind management's decision to use this non-GAAP financial information, the material limitations associated with the use of non-GAAP financial information, the manner in which management compensates for those limitations, and the substantive reasons management believes that this non-GAAP financial information provides useful information to investors is included under "About our Non-GAAP Net Income and Adjustments" after the tables below.

These non-GAAP measures are not in accordance with or an alternative to GAAP and may be materially different from other non-GAAP measures, including similarly titled non-GAAP measures, used by other companies. The presentation of this additional information should not be considered in isolation from, as a substitute for, or superior to, net income or earnings per diluted share prepared in accordance with GAAP. 

Safe Harbor for Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements other than statements of historical fact including words such as "look", "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "consider" and "plan" and statements in the future tense are forward looking statements.  The statements in this press release that could be deemed forward-looking statements include statements regarding growth prospects, market positioning, potential of new technology platforms, effect of anti-counterfeit manufacturing processes, short and long term opportunities, and any statements or assumptions underlying any of the foregoing.

Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual future results to differ materially, or cause a material adverse impact on our results. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not necessarily limited to, fluctuations in our operating results; varying demand for our products due to the financial and operating condition of our distributors and their customers, distributors inventory management practices and general economic conditions; our reliance on a limited number of distributors; inability of our contract manufacturers and suppliers to meet our demand; our dependence on Qualcomm Atheros for chipsets without a short-term alternative; as we move into new markets competition from certain of our current or potential competitors who may be more established in such markets; our ability to keep pace with technological and market developments; success and timing of new product introductions by us and the performance of our products generally; if we fail to effectively manage the significant increase in our transactional sales volumes; we may become subject to warranty claims, product liability and product recalls; that a substantial majority of our sales are into countries outside the United States and we are subject to numerous U.S. export control and economic sanctions laws; costs related to responding to government inquiries related to regulatory compliance; our reliance on the Ubiquiti Community; our reliance on certain key members of our management team, including our founder and chief executive officer, Robert J. Pera; adverse tax-related matters such as tax audits, changes in our effective tax rate or new tax legislative proposals; if the final determination of our income tax liability may be materially different from our income tax provisions; the impact of any intellectual property litigation and claims for indemnification and litigation related to U.S. Securities laws and economic and political conditions in the United States and abroad. We discuss these risks in greater detail under the heading "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2012 and other filings filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which are available at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Copies may also be obtained by contacting Ubiquiti Networks' Investor Relations Department, attn: John Ritchie by phone at 408.942.3085 ext. 329 or by email at [email protected] or Ubiquiti Networks' Investor Relations website at www.ubnt.com.

Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Also, forward-looking statements represent our management's beliefs and assumptions only as of the date made. Ubiquiti Networks undertakes no obligation to update information contained in this press release. You should review our SEC filings carefully and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect.

         
Ubiquiti Networks Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data) 
(Unaudited)
 Three Months Ended June 30,Years Ended June 30,
   2012201120122011
Revenues  $ 94,868  $ 67,554  $ 353,517  $ 197,874
Cost of revenues 53,827 39,517 202,514 117,062
Gross profit 41,041 28,037 151,003 80,812
         
Operating expenses:        
Research and development 5,028 3,336 16,699 11,374
Sales, general and administrative 1,953 2,051 9,012 7,358
Total operating expenses 6,981 5,387 25,711 18,732
Income from operations 34,060 22,650 125,292 62,080
Interest income (expense) and other, net  (133) 29  (1,269) 79
Income before provision for income taxes 33,927 22,679 124,023 62,159
Provision for income taxes 5,442 4,544 21,434 12,432
Net income  $ 28,485  $ 18,135  $ 102,589  $ 49,727
         
Preferred stock cumulative dividend and accretion of cost of preferred stock  (27,518)  (112,431)  (42,068)
Less allocation of net income to participating preferred stockholders  (2,784)
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders—basic  $ 28,485  $ (9,383) $ (9,842)  $ 4,875
Undistributed earnings re-allocated to common stockholders 103
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders—diluted  $ 28,485  $ (9,383) $ (9,842)  $ 4,978
         
Net income (loss) per share of common stock:        
Basic  $ 0.31$ (0.15)$ (0.12)  $ 0.08
Diluted  $ 0.30$ (0.15)$ (0.12)  $ 0.07
         
Weighted average shares used in computing net income (loss) per share of common stock:        
Basic 91,958 62,652 83,460 63,092
Diluted 94,168 62,652 83,460 66,907
 
Ubiquiti Networks Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP Net Income
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 Three Months Ended June 30,Years Ended June 30,
 2012201120122011
Net income  $ 28,485  $ 18,135  $ 102,589  $ 49,727
Stock-based compensation:        
Cost of revenues 43 10 117 30
Research and development 177 94 542 285
Sales, general and administrative 241 172 834 637
Income from a coexistence licensing agreement (1,500) (1,500)
Tax effect of stock-based compensation and income from a coexistence licensing agreement 416 (111) 3 (381)
Non-GAAP net income  $ 27,862  $ 18,300  $ 102,585  $ 50,298
Non-GAAP diluted EPS (1)  $ 0.30  $ 0.18  $ 1.09  $ 0.49
Weighted-average shares used in non-GAAP diluted EPS (1) 94,168 102,592 93,762 102,942
         
(1)  Non-GAAP Diluted EPS is calculated using non-GAAP net income excluding stock-based compensation and income from a coexistence licensing agreement, net of taxes and weighted-average shares outstanding as if Series A preferred stock is treated as common stock for the periods presented.
         
         
Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
Reconciliation of Weighted-Average Shares Used in Computing Net Income (Loss) Per Share of Common Stock-Diluted to Weighted-Average Shares Used In Computing Non-GAAP Diluted EPS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 Three Months Ended June 30,Years Ended June 30,
 2012201120122011
Weighted-average shares used in computing net income(loss) per share of common stock- diluted 94,168 62,652 83,460 66,907
Add back:        
Weighted-average dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock units 3,905 2,695
Weighted-average shares of Series A preferred shares outstanding 36,035 7,607 36,035
Weighted-average shares used in computing non-GAAP diluted EPS 94,168 102,592 93,762 102,942
 
Ubiquiti Networks Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share amounts) 
(Unaudited)
 June 30,
 2012 2011(1)
Assets    
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 122,060  $ 76,361
Accounts receivable, net  75,644 39,811
Inventories  7,734 5,663
Deferred costs  -- 881
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  1,577 5,386
Total current assets  207,015 128,102
Property and equipment, net  4,471 1,022
Intangible assets 748 --
Long-term deferred tax asset 1,114 324
Other long–term assets  388 2,230
Total assets   $ 213,736  $ 131,678
Liabilities, Convertible Preferred Stock and Stockholders' Deficit    
Current liabilities:     
Accounts payable   $ 26,450  $ 14,758
Customer deposits  235 1,675
Deferred revenues  805 1,734
Income taxes payable  8,673 4,428
Debt – short-term 6,968  --
Other current liabilities  17,031 15,206
Total current liabilities  60,162 37,801
Long–term deferred tax liabilities  -- 1,870
Debt – long-term 22,623  --
Other long–term liabilities -- 32
Total liabilities  82,785 39,703
Redeemable convertible preferred stock -- 145,847
Stockholders' deficit:    
Common stock  92 63
Additional paid–in capital  128,981 545
Treasury stock (69,515) (69,515)
Retained earnings  71,393 15,035
Total stockholders' deficit  130,951 (53,872)
Total liabilities, convertible preferred stock and stockholders' deficit  $ 213,736  $ 131,678
     
(1) Derived from audited consolidated statements as of and for the year ended June 30, 2011.
 
Ubiquiti Networks Inc.
Revenue by Product Category and Geographical Area
(In thousands) 
(Unaudited)        
 Three Months Ended June 30,Years Ended June 30,
       
 2012201120122011
         
Revenue by Product Category        
AirMax  $ 58,991  $ 41,960  $ 223,743  $ 113,001
New platforms 12,591 1,583 29,465 2,513
Other systems 10,759 11,339 52,086 44,884
Systems 82,341 54,882 305,294 160,398
Embedded radio 2,032 4,093 10,056 14,762
Antennas/other 10,495 8,579 38,167 22,714
Total revenues  $ 94,868  $ 67,554  $ 353,517  $ 197,874
         
Revenue by Geographical Area        
North America  $ 25,281  $ 22,010  $ 88,309  $ 61,920
South America 16,574 18,278 88,325 50,824
Europe, the Middle East and Africa 38,957 21,866 130,494 68,297
Asia Pacific 14,056 5,400 46,389 16,833
Total revenues  $ 94,868  $ 67,554  $ 353,517  $ 197,874

About our Non-GAAP Net Income and Adjustments

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

To supplement our condensed consolidated financial results prepared under generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, we use non-GAAP measures of net income and earnings per diluted share that are GAAP net income and GAAP earnings per diluted share adjusted to exclude certain recurring costs, expenses and gains. 

We believe that the presentation of non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share provides important supplemental information regarding non-cash expenses, significant recurring items that we believe are important to understanding our financial, and business trends relating to our financial condition and results of operations. Non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share are among the primary indicators used by management as a basis for planning and forecasting future periods and by management and our board of directors to determine whether our operating performance has met specified targets and thresholds. Management uses non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share when evaluating operating performance because it believes that the exclusion of the items described below, for which the amounts and/or timing may vary significantly depending upon the Company's activities and other factors, facilitates comparability of the Company's operating performance from period to period. We have chosen to provide this information to investors so they can analyze our operating results in the same way that management does and use this information in their assessment of our business and the valuation of our Company.

Use and Economic Substance of Non-GAAP Financial Measures used by Ubiquiti Networks

We compute non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share by adjusting GAAP net income and GAAP earnings per diluted share to remove the impact of recurring stock-based compensation expense, income from a coexistence licensing agreement and the tax effect of these adjustments. In addition, our non-GAAP diluted earnings per share is calculated using weighted-average shares outstanding as if Series A preferred stock outstanding had been converted to common stock throughout the periods presented. Examples of items excluded from net income are:

  • Recurring charges and gains, including:
    -- Stock-based compensation expense is recognized in accordance with FASB Accounting Standards Codification, Topic 718, Stock Compensation.
     
  • Income from a coexistence licensing agreement
     
  • Tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments. After adjusting to exclude the items described above, we apply the principles of ASC 740, Income Taxes, to estimate the non-GAAP income tax provision. 

Usefulness of Non-GAAP Financial Information to Investors

These non-GAAP measures are not in accordance with or an alternative to GAAP and may be materially different from other non-GAAP measures, including similarly titled non-GAAP measures, used by other companies. The presentation of this additional information should not be considered in isolation from, as a substitute for, or superior to, net income or earnings per diluted share prepared in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations in that they do not reflect certain items that may have a material impact upon our reported financial results. We expect to continue to incur expenses of a nature similar to the non-GAAP adjustments described above, and exclusion of these items from our non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP earnings per diluted share should not be construed as an inference that these costs are unusual, infrequent or non-recurring.

For more information on the non-GAAP adjustments, please see the tables captioned "Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to non-GAAP Net Income" and "Reconciliation of Weighted-Average Shares Used in Computing Net Income (Loss) Per Share of Common Stock-Diluted to Weighted-Average Shares Used In Computing Non-GAAP Diluted EPS" included in this press release.

CONTACT: For more information:
         John Ritchie
         Chief Financial Officer
         Ubiquiti Networks
         408.942.3085 ext 329

Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

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