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Synacor Reports Second Quarter 2014 Results(GlobeNewswire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) BUFFALO, N.Y., Aug. 12, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Synacor Inc. (Nasdaq:SYNC), the leading provider of next-gen start experiences, award-winning TV Everywhere solutions and cloud-based Identity Management (IDM) services, across multiple devices for cable, satellite, telecom and consumer electronics companies in the U.S. and abroad, today announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2014. "Our second quarter results delivered on our expectations. We continue to remain focused on increasing revenue and managing our costs, and are committed to returning Synacor to growth," said Synacor CFO Bill Stuart. "We are excited about our new CEO and member of our Board of Directors, Himesh Bhise, who joined Synacor on Monday, August 4th. Himesh's experience with cross-platform technology, content and mobile, and his track record successfully managing rapid-growth businesses make him the right leader for Synacor at this time of significant opportunity." Q2 2014 Financial Results Revenue: For the second quarter of 2014, total revenue was $24.2 million, compared to $26.7 million in the second quarter of 2013. Search and display advertising revenue was $18.5 million, compared to $21.4 million in the second quarter of 2013. Subscription-based revenue was $5.7 million, compared to $5.3 million in the second quarter of 2013. Net Income/Loss: For the second quarter of 2014, net loss was $1.9 million, including a $1.0 million pretax gain from the sale of a domain name no longer used in Synacor's business, compared to net loss of $0.6 million in the second quarter of 2013. Earnings per share, or EPS, was a loss of $0.07. Net loss includes stock-based compensation expense of $0.8 million, or $0.03 per share, in the second quarter of 2014, as compared to $0.6 million, or $0.02 per share, in the second quarter of 2013. The EPS calculation for the second quarter of 2014 is based on 27.4 million weighted average common shares outstanding. The EPS calculation for the second quarter of 2013 was based on 27.3 million weighted average common shares outstanding. Adjusted EBITDA: For the second quarter of 2014, adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), which excludes stock-based compensation expense and the $1.0 million pretax gain from the sale of the domain name, was ($1.2) million compared to $1.0 million in the second quarter of 2013. Key Business Metrics: For the second quarter of 2014, Synacor averaged 17.9 million unique visitors per month, compared to 19.7 million in the second quarter of 2013. Search queries were 130 million for the second quarter of 2014, compared to 177 million in the second quarter of 2013. Advertising impressions were 8.9 billion, compared to 10.3 billion in the second quarter of 2013. Cash: For the second quarter of 2014, Synacor used $4.6 million in cash in operating activities, compared to generating $0.5 million in the second quarter of 2013. The company ended the second quarter of 2014 with $25.7 million in cash and cash equivalents, compared to $37.7 million at the end of the second quarter of 2013. Business Outlook Based on information available as of August 12, 2014, the company is providing financial guidance for the third quarter and fiscal 2014 as follows: Q3 2014 Guidance: Revenue for the third quarter of 2014 is projected to be in the range of $25.0 million to $26.0 million. For the third quarter of 2014, the company expects to report adjusted EBITDA of ($0.5) million to $0.5 million.Fiscal 2014 Guidance: Revenue for the full year of 2014 is projected to be in the range of $100.0 million to $103.0 million. For the full year of 2014, the company expects to report adjusted EBITDA of ($2.5) million to ($1.0) million, excluding the $1.0 million pretax gain from the sale of the domain name.Conference Call Details Synacor will host a conference call today at 5 p.m. ET to discuss the second quarter 2014 financial results with the investment community. The live webcast of Synacor's earnings conference call can be accessed at http://investor.synacor.com/events.cfm. To participate, please login approximately ten minutes prior to the webcast. For those without access to the Internet, the call may be accessed toll-free via phone at (877) 837-3911, with conference ID 79343808, or callers outside the U.S. may dial (253) 237-1167. Following completion of the call, a recorded webcast replay will be available on Synacor's website through August 30, 2014. To listen to the telephone replay, call toll-free (855) 859-2056, or callers outside the U.S. may dial (404) 537-3406. The conference ID is 79343808. About Synacor Synacor's white-label platform enables cable, satellite, telecom and consumer electronics companies to deliver TV Everywhere, digital entertainment, cloud-based services and apps to their end-consumers across multiple devices, strengthening those relationships while monetizing the engagement. In addition, Synacor offers digital ad inventory for brands wanting a customized, targeted, programmatic means of reaching their audiences. Synacor (Nasdaq:SYNC), is headquartered in Buffalo, NY, with tech hubs in Toronto, Ottawa and Boston, and ad sales offices in New York, Detroit and Los Angeles. For more information, visit synacor.com. The Synacor logo is available at //www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=11609 Non-GAAP Financial Measures The company uses certain non-GAAP financial measures in this release. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company's performance, financial position or cash flows 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 generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). We report adjusted EBITDA because it is a key measure used by our management and Board of Directors to understand and evaluate our core operating performance and trends, to prepare and approve our annual budget and to develop short- and long-term operational plans. In particular, the exclusion of certain expenses in calculating adjusted EBITDA can provide a useful measure for period-to-period comparisons of our core business. Accordingly, we believe that adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating our operating results in the same manner as our management and Board of Directors. For a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to net income, the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, please refer to the table "Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures" in this press release. Safe Harbor Statement "Safe Harbor" statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This press release contains forward-looking statements concerning Synacor's expected financial performance (including, without limitation, statements and information in the Business Outlook section and the quotations from management), as well as Synacor's strategic and operational plans. The achievement or success of the matters covered by such forward-looking statements involves risks, uncertainties and assumptions. If any such risks or uncertainties materialize or if any of the assumptions prove incorrect, the company's results could differ materially from the results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements the company makes. The risks and uncertainties referred to above include - but are not limited to - risks associated with: execution of our plans and strategies; the loss of a significant customer; our ability to obtain new customers; expectations regarding consumer taste and user adoption of applications and solutions; developments in Internet browser software and search advertising technologies; the transition of responsibilities to our newly-appointed chief executive officer; general economic conditions; expectations regarding the company's ability to timely expand the breadth of services and products or introduction of new services and products; consolidation within the cable and telecommunications industries; changes in the competitive dynamics in the market for online search and display advertising; the risk that security measures could be breached and unauthorized access to subscriber data could be obtained; potential third party intellectual property infringement claims; and the price volatility of our common stock. Further information on these and other factors that could affect the company's financial results is included in filings it makes with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the company's most recent Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on May 15, 2014. These documents are available on the SEC Filings section of the Investor Information section of the company's website at http://investor.synacor.com/. All information provided in this release and in the attachments is available as of August 12, 2014, and Synacor undertakes no duty to update this information. Synacor, Inc.Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets(In thousands)(Unaudited) As ofAs of December 31,June 30, 20132014Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 36,397 $ 25,664 Accounts receivable, net 14,569 17,769 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 1,691 1,794 Deferred income taxes 314 1,151 Total current assets 52,971 46,378 Property and equipment, net 14,085 15,100 Deferred income taxes, non-current 4,455 4,969 Other long-term assets 348 182 Goodwill 1,565 1,565 Convertible promissory note 1,000 1,000 Investment in equity interest 365 320Total Assets $ 74,789 $ 69,514 Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 13,573 $ 10,715 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 5,177 6,375 Current portion of capital lease obligations 1,946 1,532 Total current liabilities 20,696 18,622 Long-term portion of capital lease obligation 885 1,256 Other long-term liabilities 977 304Total Liabilities 22,558 20,182 Stockholders' Equity: Common stock 277 279 Treasury stock (569) (1,138) Additional paid-in capital 102,226 103,809 Accumulated deficit (49,705) (53,629) Accumulated other comprehensive income 2 11 Total stockholders' equity 52,231 49,332Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 74,789 $ 69,514 Synacor, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations(In thousands except share and per share amounts)(Unaudited) Three months endedSix months ended June 30,June 30, 2013201420132014 Revenue $ 26,708 $ 24,191 $ 55,851 $ 49,439 Costs and operating expenses: Cost of revenue (1) 14,017 13,146 29,781 27,022 Research and development (1)(2) 7,336 7,120 14,201 14,612 Sales and marketing (2) 2,147 2,457 4,277 4,594 General and administrative (1)(2) 2,957 3,499 6,101 6,598 Depreciation 1,138 1,117 2,268 2,175 Gain on sale of domain -- (1,000) -- (1,000) Total costs and operating expenses 27,595 26,339 56,628 54,001 Loss from operations (887) (2,148) (777) (4,562) Other (expense) income (8) 6 (15) 14 Interest expense (43) (23) (101) (111) Loss before income taxes and equity interest (938) (2,165) (893) (4,659) Benefit for income taxes (204) (641) (186) (1,325) Loss on equity interest -- (344) -- (590) Net loss (734) (1,868) (707) (3,924) Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests 97 -- 97 -- Net loss attributable to Synacor, Inc. $ (637) $ (1,868) $ (610) $ (3,924) Net loss per share attributable to Synacor, Inc.: Basic $ (0.02) $ (0.07) $ (0.02) $ (0.14) Diluted $ (0.02) $ (0.07) $ (0.02) $ (0.14) Weighted average shares used to compute net loss per share: Basic 27,311,892 27,360,588 27,273,671 27,397,695 Diluted 27,311,892 27,360,588 27,273,671 27,397,695 Notes: (1) Exclusive of depreciation shown separately. (2) Includes stock-based compensation as follows: Three months endedSix months ended June 30,June 30, 2013201420132014 Research and development $ 281 $ 375 $ 542 $ 702 Sales and marketing 76 125 152 233 General and administrative 260 347 485 593 $ 617 $ 847 $ 1,179 $ 1,528 Synacor, Inc.Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows(In thousands)(Unaudited) Six months ended June 30, 20132014Cash Flows from Operating Activities: Net loss $ (707) $ (3,924) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: Depreciation 2,268 2,175 Stock-based compensation expense 1,179 1,528 Gain on sale of domain -- (1,000) Provision for deferred income taxes (198) (1,351) Loss in equity investment -- 590 Change in assets and liabilities net of effect of acquisition: Accounts receivable, net 278 (2,200) Prepaid expenses and other current assets (105) (103) Other long-term assets (17) 166 Accounts payable (1,657) (2,179) Accrued expenses and other current liabilities (1,269) 703 Other long-term liabilities 29 (178)Net cash used in operating activities (199) (5,773) Cash Flows from Investing Activities: Purchases of property and equipment (2,502) (2,796) Investment in equity interest -- (545) Cash paid for business acquisition (500) --Net cash used in investing activities (3,002) (3,341) Cash Flows from Financing Activities: Repayments on capital lease obligations (1,139) (1,117) Proceeds from exercise of common stock options 131 59 Purchase of treasury stock -- (562)Net cash used in financing activities (1,008) (1,620) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 7 1 Net decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents (4,202) (10,733) Cash and Cash Equivalents at beginning of period 41,944 36,397 Cash and Cash Equivalents at end of period $ 37,742 $ 25,664 Synacor, Inc.Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Measures(In thousands)(Unaudited) The following table presents a reconciliation of net loss to adjusted EBITDA for each of the periods indicated: Three months endedSix months ended June 30,June 30, 2013201420132014 Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA: Net loss attributable to Synacor, Inc. $ (637) $ (1,868) $ (610) $ (3,924) Provision for income taxes (204) (641) (186) (1,325) Interest expense 43 23 101 111 Other 8 (6) 15 (14) Depreciation 1,138 1,117 2,268 2,175 Stock-based compensation 617 847 1,179 1,528 Loss on equity interest -- 344 -- 590 Gain on sale of domain -- (1,000) -- (1,000) Adjusted EBITDA $ 965 $ (1,184) $ 2,767 $ (1,859) Synacor, Inc.Key Business Metrics(Unaudited) Three months endedSix months ended June 30, June 30, 2013201420132014 Key Business Metrics: Unique Visitors (1) 19,686,182 17,932,647 19,973,574 18,810,423 Search Queries (2) 177,025,185 129,546,784 388,669,982 283,370,361 Advertising Impressions (3) 10,292,927,243 8,897,558,466 21,775,961,313 17,484,367,947 Notes: (1) Reflects the number of unique visitors to our customers' websites computed on an average monthly basis during the applicable period, as measured by comScore. (2) Reflects the total number of search queries during the applicable period, as reported by Google. (3) Reflects the total number of advertising impressions during the applicable period, as reported by DoubleClick and other partners.CONTACT: Investor Contact: Denise Garcia, MD ICR [email protected] 716-362-3309 Press Contact: Meredith Roth, VP, Corporate Communications Synacor [email protected] 646-380-5141 Source: Synacor 2014 GlobeNewswire, Inc. |