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Benefitfocus Announces Second Quarter 2014 Financial Results
[August 07, 2014]

Benefitfocus Announces Second Quarter 2014 Financial Results


(GlobeNewswire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Total revenue of $32.3 million grew 33% year-over-year Employer revenue of $14.3 million grew 59% year-over-year CHARLESTON, S.C., Aug. 7, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Benefitfocus, Inc. (Nasdaq:BNFT), a leading provider of cloud-based benefits software solutions, today announced its second quarter 2014 financial results.



"Benefitfocus reported strong second quarter results from both a revenue and profitability perspective," said Shawn Jenkins, President and Chief Executive Officer of Benefitfocus. "We believe that employers and carriers are increasingly embracing Benefitfocus' cloud-based solutions to capitalize on the changes in the benefits market to drive improved employee engagement and cost management." Jenkins added, "The transformation of the benefits administration market continues to accelerate. This is enabling employers and carriers to innovate and create new ways to deliver the benefits package that is right for an employee's individual circumstances. The market is in the early stages of this transformation and we are making investments to position Benefitfocus to capitalize on this multi-billion dollar opportunity." Second Quarter 2014 Financial Highlights Revenue Total revenue was $32.3 million, an increase of 33% compared to the second quarter of 2013.

Software revenue was $29.8 million, an increase of 32% compared to the second quarter of 2013.


Professional services revenue was $2.5 million, an increase of 50% compared to the second quarter of 2013.

Employer revenue was $14.3 million, an increase of 59% compared to the second quarter of 2013.

Insurance carrier revenue was $18.0 million, an increase of 17% compared to the second quarter of 2013.Loss from Operations GAAP operating loss was ($17.4) million, compared to an operating loss of ($9.1) million in the second quarter of 2013.

Non-GAAP operating loss was ($15.6) million, compared to a loss of ($8.7) million in the second quarter of 2013.Net Loss GAAP net loss was ($18.2) million, compared to ($9.6) million for the second quarter of 2013. GAAP net loss per share was ($0.72), based on 25.2 million basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding, compared to a GAAP net loss per share of ($2.00) for the second quarter of 2013, based on 4.8 million basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding.

Non-GAAP net loss was ($15.7) million, compared to ($8.8) million in the second quarter of 2013. Non-GAAP net loss per diluted share was ($0.62) based on 25.2 million basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding, compared to ($0.41) for the second quarter of 2013, based on 21.3 million basic and diluted pro-forma weighted average common shares outstanding. These non-GAAP earnings per share calculations assume our convertible preferred stock was converted to common stock for the full second quarter of 2013.Adjusted EBITDA Adjusted EBITDA was ($13.5) million, compared to ($6.8) million in the second quarter of 2013.Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities at June 30, 2014 totaled $71.7 million, compared to $75.0 million at the end of the first quarter of 2014.

Cash flow from operations was ($7.2) million and free cash flow was ($8.9) million for the second quarter of 2014 after taking into consideration $1.6 million of capital expenditures and capitalized software. This compares to cash flow from operations of $360,000 and free cash flow of ($1.8) million for the second quarter of 2013, after taking into consideration $2.2 million of capital expenditures and capitalized software.

A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures has been provided in the tables accompanying this press release. An explanation of these measures is also included below under the heading "Non-GAAP Financial Measures." Second Quarter and Recent Business Highlights Ended the quarter with 488 large employer customers, up from 348 at the end of the year ago period and 418 at the end of the first quarter of 2014, and 43  insurance carrier customers, consistent with the end of the first quarter of 2014.

Added new employer customer relationships with Brookdale Senior Living, Forever 21, Hard Rock Café, McGraw-Hill Education, Office Depot, CDW and Owens Corning, among others.

Announced the introduction of the Benefitfocus HR INTOUCH MARKETPLACE®, The Whole Workforce Edition. This new offering extends Benefitfocus' core HR INTOUCH platform to support an employer's entire workforce regardless of an individual employee's eligibility for company-sponsored coverage and supports enrollment in voluntary benefits employee-specific enrollment workflows for full-time, part-time, variable workers and retirees.

Andy Howell, the company's current Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed to the position of Chief Commercial Officer with responsibility for all sales and marketing functions.  The company also appointed Ray August to the position of Chief Operating Officer.  Previously, Mr. August was the General Manager of the Financial Services division of Computer Sciences Corporation.Business Outlook Based on information available as of August 7, 2014, Benefitfocus is providing guidance for the third quarter and updating full year 2014 as indicated below.

Third Quarter 2014: Total revenue is expected to be in the range of $33.5 million to $34.0 million.

Non-GAAP net loss is expected to be in the range of ($17.8) million to ($18.3) million, or ($0.70) to ($0.72) per share, based on 25.4 million basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding.

Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of ($14.8) million to ($15.3) million.Full Year 2014: Total revenue is expected to be in the range of $133.6 million to $135.6 million.

Non-GAAP net loss is expected to be in the range of ($59.0) million to ($61.0) million, or ($2.35) to ($2.42) per share, based on 25.2 million basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding.

Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of ($49.0) million to ($51.0) million.Conference Call Details: In conjunction with this announcement, Benefitfocus will host a conference call today, August 7, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss the company's financial results. To access this call, dial (855) 233-6991 (domestic) or (317) 586-4497 (international) with conference ID 72817790. A live webcast, as well as the replay, of the conference call will be available on the Investor Relations page of the company's website at http://investor.benefitfocus.com/. A replay of this conference call can also be accessed by dialing (855) 859-2056 (domestic) or (404) 537-3406 (international) until September 7, 2014.

About Benefitfocus Benefitfocus, Inc. (Nasdaq:BNFT) is a leading provider of cloud-based benefits software solutions for consumers, employers, insurance carriers and brokers. Benefitfocus has served more than 23 million consumers on its platform that consists of an integrated portfolio of products and services enabling clients to more efficiently shop, enroll, manage and exchange benefits information. With a user-friendly interface and consumer-centric design, the Benefitfocus Platform provides one place for consumers to access all their benefits. Benefitfocus solutions support the administration of all types of benefits including core medical, dental and other voluntary benefits plans as well as wellness programs. For more information, visit www.benefitfocus.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures The company uses certain non-GAAP financial measures in this release, including non-GAAP loss from operations, net loss, net loss per share, adjusted gross profit, adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company's performance, financial position or cash flow, that either excludes or includes amounts that are not normally excluded or included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.  Non-GAAP loss from operations, net loss and net loss per share exclude stock-based compensation expenses, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, offering costs expensed and interest associated with building lease financing obligations. Adjusted gross profit excludes stock-based compensation, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, amortization of software development costs, and depreciation. We define adjusted EBITDA as net loss before net interest, taxes, and depreciation and amortization expense, adjusted to eliminate stock-based compensation expense and expense related to the impairment of goodwill and intangible assets. We define free cash flow as cash flow from operations less capital expenditures and capitalized software. Please note that other companies might define their non-GAAP financial measures differently than we do.

Management presents  these non-GAAP financial measures in this release because it considers them to be important supplemental measures of performance. Management uses these non-GAAP financial measures for planning purposes, including analysis of the company's performance against prior periods, the preparation of operating budgets and to determine appropriate levels of operating and capital investments. Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide additional insight for analysts and investors in evaluating the company's financial and operational performance. Management also intends to provide these non-GAAP financial measures as part of the company's future earnings discussions and, therefore, the inclusion of the non-GAAP financial measures should provide consistency in the company's financial reporting.

Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as an analytical tool. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measures provided in this release, including in the accompanying tables.

Safe Harbor Statement Except for historical information, all of the statements, expectations, and assumptions contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. Actual results might differ materially from those explicit or implicit in the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include: fluctuations in our financial results; the immature and volatile market for our products and services; the need to innovate and provide useful products and services; risks related to changing healthcare and other applicable regulations; our ability to maintain our culture and recruit and retain qualified personnel; our ability to compete effectively; privacy, security and other risks associated with our business; general economic risks; and the other risk factors set forth from time to time in our SEC filings,  copies of which are available free of charge within the Investor Relations section of the Benefitfocus website at http://investor.benefitfocus.com/sec.cfm or upon request from our Investor Relations Department. Benefitfocus assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

                   Benfitfocus, Inc.Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss(in thousands, except share and per share data)            Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,  2014 2013 2014 2013                     Revenue  $ 32,337  $ 24,332  $ 63,033  $ 48,179 Cost of revenue (1)(2)  21,037  14,322  40,263  26,767 Gross profit  11,300  10,010  22,770  21,412 Operating expenses:(1)(2)          Sales and marketing  14,067  10,604  25,054  19,742  Research and development  10,372  5,758  19,150  10,297  General and administrative  4,272  2,742  7,801  5,561  Change in fair value of contingent consideration  –  (13)  –  (43)  Total operating expenses  28,711  19,091  52,005  35,557 Loss from operations  (17,411)  (9,081)  (29,235)  (14,145) Other income (expense):          Interest income  24  10  50  23  Interest expense  (797)  (523)  (1,385)  (1,043)  Other expense  (1)  (14)  (3)  (38)  Total other expense, net  (774)  (527)  (1,338)  (1,058) Loss before income taxes   (18,185)  (9,608)  (30,573)  (15,203) Income tax expense   15  20  29  40 Net loss  $ (18,200)  $ (9,628)  $ (30,602)  $ (15,243) Comprehensive loss  $ (18,200)  $ (9,628)  $ (30,602)  $ (15,243)           Net loss per common share:          Basic and diluted  $ (0.72)  $ (2.00)  $ (1.23)  $ (3.17) Weighted-average common shares outstanding:          Basic and diluted  25,200,093  4,809,518  24,872,545  4,803,812                     (1) Stock-based compensation included in above line items:          Cost of revenue  $ 213  $ 69  $ 292  $ 131  Sales and marketing  371  34  535  64  Research and development  366  67  515  133  General and administrative  401  114  549  209           (2) Amortization of acquired intangible assets included in above line items:          Cost of revenue  $ 59  $ 63  $ 117  $ 127  Sales and marketing  6  9  13  16  Research and development  10  10  19  20  General and administrative  2  2  4  4        Benefitfocus, Inc.Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets(in thousands, except share and per share data)        As of June 30, 2014As of December 31, 2013Assets     Current assets:      Cash and cash equivalents  $ 55,225  $ 65,645  Marketable securities  16,468  13,168  Accounts receivable, net   21,367  23,668  Prepaid expenses and other current assets  5,293  4,322  Total current assets   98,353  106,803 Property and equipment, net  37,739  27,444 Intangible assets, net  1,103  1,256 Goodwill   1,634  1,634 Other non-current assets  2,181  2,474  Total assets  $ 141,010  $ 139,611      Liabilities and stockholders' (deficit) equity     Current liabilities:      Accounts payable  $ 2,955  $ 4,354  Accrued expenses  4,152  3,911  Accrued compensation and benefits  19,083  14,183  Deferred revenue, current portion  15,838  15,158  Financing and capital lease obligations, current portion  3,994  4,288  Total current liabilities  46,022  41,894       Deferred revenue, net of current portion  73,359  65,063 Revolving line of credit  12,757  5,757 Financing and capital lease obligations, net of current portion  21,597  14,263 Other non-current liabilities  1,864  1,202  Total liabilities  155,599  128,179 Commitments and contingencies           Stockholders' (deficit) equity:     Preferred stock, par value $0.001, 5,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013  –  – Common stock, par value $0.001, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 25,437,722 and 24,495,651 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively  25  24 Additional paid-in capital  219,067  214,487 Accumulated deficit  (233,681)  (203,079)  Total stockholders' (deficit) equity  (14,589)  11,432  Total liabilities and stockholders' (deficit) equity  $ 141,010  $ 139,611            Benefitfocus.com, Inc.Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows(in thousands)        Six Months Ended June 30,  2014 2013 Cash flows from operating activities      Net loss  $ (30,602)  $ (15,243)  Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash and cash equivalents (used in) provided by operating activities:      Depreciation and amortization  5,000  3,885  Stock-based compensation expense  1,891  537  Change in fair value and accretion of warrant  446  446  Interest accrual on financing obligation  1,107  884  Change in fair value of contingent consideration  –  (24)  Provision for doubtful accounts   –  51  Loss on disposal or impairment of property and equipment  5  27  Changes in operating assets and liabilities:      Accounts receivable, net  2,301  (5,471)  Accrued interest on short-term investments  93  –  Prepaid expenses and other current assets  (368)  (673)  Other non-current assets  293  –  Accounts payable  (2,055)  1,628  Accrued expenses  125  (323)  Accrued compensation and benefits  4,900  5,643  Deferred revenue  8,977  8,653  Other non-current liabilities  662  168 Net cash and cash equivalents (used in) provided by operating activities  (7,225)  188Cash flows from investing activities      Purchases of short term investments held to maturity  (12,959)  –  Proceeds from maturity of short-term investments held to maturity  9,566  –  Purchases of property and equipment  (3,730)  (3,419) Net cash and cash equivalents used in investing activities  (7,123)  (3,419)Cash flows from financing activities      Draws on revolving line of credit  7,000  –  Proceeds from notes payable borrowing  –  1,465  Repayment of notes payable  –  (1,240)  Proceeds from exercises of stock options  2,244  30  Proceeds from issuance of common stock (excluding IPO)  –  68  Payments of deferred financing costs  –  (1,508)  Payments on financing and capital lease obligations  (5,316)  (1,614) Net cash and cash equivalents provided by (used in) financing activities  3,928  (2,799)Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents  (10,420)  (6,030) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period  65,645  19,703Cash and cash equivalents, end of period  $ 55,225  $ 13,673      Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activities      Property and equipment acquisitions in accounts payable and accrued expenses  $ 772  $ –  Property and equipment acquired with financing and capital lease obligations  $ 10,646  $ 1,102  Post contract support acquired with financing obligations  $ 604  $ –                    Benefitfocus, Inc.Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures(unaudited, dollars in thousands except share and per share data)            Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,  2014201320142013          Reconciliation from Gross Profit to Adjusted Gross Profit:         Gross profit  $ 11,300  $ 10,010  $ 22,770  $ 21,412 Depreciation  1,385  1,026  2,733  2,020 Amortization of software development costs  767  639  1,463  1,242 Amortization of acquired intangible assets  59  63  117  127 Stock-based compensation expense  213  69  292  131 Adjusted gross profit  $ 13,724  $ 11,807  $ 27,375  $ 24,932          Reconciliation from Operating Loss to Non-GAAP Operating Loss:         Operating loss  $ (17,411)  $ (9,081)  $ (29,235)  $ (14,145) Amortization of acquired intangible assets  77  84  153  167 Stock-based compensation expense  1,351  284  1,891  537 Offering costs expensed  424  --   424  --  Total net adjustments  1,852  368  $ 2,468  $ 704 Non-GAAP operating loss  $ (15,559)  $ (8,713)  $ (26,767)  $ (13,441)          Reconciliation from Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA:         Net loss  $ (18,200)  $ (9,628)  $ (30,602)  $ (15,243) Depreciation  1,712  1,257  3,384  2,476 Amortization of software development costs  767  639  1,463  1,242 Amortization of acquired intangible assets  77  84  153  167 Interest income  (24)  (10)  (50)  (23) Interest expense on building lease financing obligations  648  442  1,107  885 Interest expense on other borrowings  149  81  278  158 Income tax expense  15  20  29  40 Stock-based compensation expense  1,351  284  1,891  537 Total net adjustments  4,695  2,797  $ 8,255  $ 5,482 Adjusted EBITDA  $ (13,505)  $ (6,831)  $ (22,347)  $ (9,761)          Reconciliation from Net Loss to Non-GAAP Net Loss:         Net loss  $ (18,200)  $ (9,628)  $ (30,602)  $ (15,243) Amortization of acquired intangible assets  77  84  153  167 Stock-based compensation expense  1,351  284  1,891  537 Interest expense on building lease financing obligations  648  442  1,107  885 Offering costs expensed  424  --   424  --  Total net adjustments  2,500  810  3,575  1,589 Non-GAAP net loss  $ (15,700)  $ (8,818)  $ (27,027)  $ (13,654)          Calculation of Non-GAAP Earnings Per Share:         Non-GAAP net loss  $ (15,700)  $ (8,818)  $ (27,027)  $ (13,654)           Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted  25,200,093  4,809,518  24,872,545  4,803,812 Additional weighted average shares giving effect to conversion of convertible preferred stock at the beginning of the period  --  16,496,860  --  16,496,860 Shares used in computing non-GAAP net loss per share - basic and diluted  25,200,093  21,306,378  24,872,545  21,300,672 Non-GAAP net loss per common share - basic and diluted  $ (0.62)  $ (0.41)  $ (1.09)  $ (0.64)CONTACT: Benefitfocus, Inc.

843-284-1052 ext. 6846 [email protected] Investor Relations: ICR for Benefitfocus, Inc.

Brian Denyeau 646-277-1251 [email protected] Source: Benefitfocus, Inc.

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