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Viasat Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2019 Results
[May 23, 2019]

Viasat Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2019 Results


CARLSBAD, Calif., May 23, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, today announced financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter ended March 31, 2019.

"Fiscal year 2019 was a pivotal year for Viasat," said Mark Dankberg, Viasat chairman and CEO. "We entered the year with an ambitious growth agenda, and a commitment to capitalize on prior period investments in ViaSat-2, in-flight connectivity (IFC) mobility and defense products. We executed well, transforming sales backlogs into record revenue and compelling Adjusted EBITDA growth. IFC registered impressive market share gains and global recognition for quality and reliability. Government Systems delivered exceptional growth, record new contract awards and expanding market opportunities fueled by investments in innovative Non-Developmental Item (NDI) products. Satellite Services achieved record revenues with greater vertical and geographic market diversification and solid momentum. We've also made good progress on our growth initiatives in new vertical and geographic markets – aided by key agreements with global strategic and regional satellite partners. We are energized by the opportunities before us in fiscal year 2020 that are enabled by our unique, highly-integrated technology and business approach."  





Financial Results








(In millions, except per share data)

Q4 FY19

Q4 FY18

Year-
Over-Year
Change

FY19

FY18

Year-
Over-Year
Change



Revenues

$557.2

$439.7

27%

$2,068.3

$1,594.6

30%


Net income (loss)1 

$2.5

($19.9)

*

($67.6)

($67.3)

0%


Non-GAAP net income (loss)1 

$20.4

($3.1)

*

$0.9

$2.2

-59%


Adjusted EBITDA

$108.3

$55.6

95%

$339.4

$235.0

44%


Diluted per share net income (loss)1

$0.04

($0.34)

*

($1.13)

($1.15)

-2%


Non-GAAP diluted per share net income (loss)1

$0.33

($0.05)

*

$0.01

$0.04

-75%


Fully diluted weighted average shares2

61.4

59.1

4%

59.9

58.4

3%










New contract awards3

$612.3

$404.0

52%

$2,369.2

$1,666.6

42%


Sales backlog4

$1,866.3

$1,090.0

71%

$1,866.3

$1,090.0

71%










Segment Results








(In millions)

Q4 FY19

Q4 FY18

Year-
Over-Year
Change

FY19

FY18

Year-
Over-Year
Change



Satellite Services








  New contract awards3

$189.6

$145.3

30%

$693.2

$593.6

17%


  Revenues

$190.0

$145.0

31%

$684.2

$589.3

16%


  Operating profit (loss)5

$0.7

($21.1)

*

($64.3)

$12.0

*


  Adjusted EBITDA

$65.2

$30.1

117%

$196.1

$193.9

1%










Commercial Networks








  New contract awards

$95.8

$66.2

45%

$440.5

$250.6

76%


  Revenues

$91.8

$76.2

21%

$428.4

$233.2

84%


  Operating loss5

($49.2)

($50.1)

-2%

($166.6)

($229.1)

-27%


  Adjusted EBITDA

($34.3)

($32.9)

4%

($108.6)

($165.9)

-35%










Government Systems








  New contract awards

$326.9

$192.5

70%

$1,235.5

$822.4

50%


  Revenues

$275.3

$218.6

26%

$955.6

$772.1

24%


  Operating profit5

$60.2

$40.6

48%

$180.0

$137.1

31%


  Adjusted EBITDA

$77.3

$58.4

32%

$252.0

$206.9

22%





1

Attributable to Viasat, Inc. common stockholders.

2

As the fiscal years ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 and three months ended March 31, 2018 financial information resulted in a net loss, the weighted average number of shares used to calculate basic and diluted net loss per share is the same, as diluted shares would be anti-dilutive.

3

Awards exclude future revenue under recurring consumer commitment arrangements.

4

Amounts include certain backlog adjustments due to contract changes and amendments. Backlog does not include anticipated purchase orders and requests for the installation of IFC systems or future recurring in-flight internet service revenues under our commercial in-flight internet agreements in our Commercial Networks and Satellite Services segments, respectively. Starting with the first quarter of fiscal year 2019, upon adoption of ASC 606, our backlog includes contracts with subscribers for fixed broadband services in our Satellite Services segment. Backlog as of March 31, 2018 does not include contracts with our subscribers for fixed broadband services in our Satellite Services segment.

5 

Before corporate and amortization of acquired intangible assets.

*

Percentage not meaningful.

Satellite Services
The Company's Satellite Services segment achieved another quarter of record revenue performance at $190.0 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019, with gains of 31% year-over-year and 7% sequentially. In fixed broadband services, the Company's premium service offerings continued to drive year-over-year revenue growth across both residential and enterprise markets. Mobile broadband service revenues also achieved a new high, as the Company's commercial aviation IFC business more than doubled in-service aircraft year-over-year, and by 17% sequentially. On the international front, the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019 included elevated investments in market expansion opportunities for fixed and mobile broadband services across Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Revenues obtained from businesses other than U.S. fixed broadband services rose to approximately 24% of the segment's revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019. Segment Adjusted EBITDA more than doubled compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2018, and rose 17% on a sequential basis, excluding any impacts associated with the Company's ViaSat-2 insurance claims recorded in the second half of fiscal year 2019. Highlights for the quarter include:

  • Fixed broadband services
    • U.S. residential fixed broadband Average Revenue per User (ARPU) continued to grow: ARPU reached $81.99 for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019, an increase of about 5% from the prior quarter and 15% year-over-year, as consumers continued to migrate to Viasat's premium higher-speed plans. At the close of the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019, the total number of U.S. subscribers was up slightly on a sequential quarter basis to 586,000.
    • Expanded internet connectivity in Mexico: Viasat and Facebook announced a collaboration to accelerate the deployment of affordable, high-speed, high-quality internet to communities that lack reliable internet or have no connectivity at all. The collaboration will initially focus on Mexico, bringing internet connectivity to remote regions of the country, with an opportunity to expand globally.
    • Connecting Brazil: Following the close of fiscal year 2019, the Brazilian Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) provided final approval of the Viasat-Telebras contract, enabling the two companies to commercialize Telebras' satellite and enter into enterprise and commercial aviation markets, as well as provide Community Wi-Fi and residential services across Brazil. To date, Viasat and Telebras have connected more than 1.2 million students in more than 3,700 public schools as well as hundreds of additional sites, such as border patrol posts, public health units and indigenous villages through the Brazilian e-Government initiative, GESAC.
  • Mobility services
    • At the close of the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019, the number of commercial aircraft in-service flying with Viasat's IFC equipment was 1,312 aircraft – up 189 aircraft from the prior quarter, a 107% increase year-over-year. Viasat expects to install its IFC equipment on approximately 490 additional commercial aircraft under existing contracts.
    • Transatlantic service on ViaSat-2 went live: EL AL Israel Airlines and Neos, the Italian leisure airline, launched in-flight Wi-Fi service on routes flying to and from North American destinations. 
    • IFC and live television over the same Ka-band antenna: Now more than 550 aircraft in American Airlines' domestic fleet are using Viasat's satellite system to power in-flight connectivity and 12-channels of live television service.
    • In-flight streaming: As announced during the third quarter fiscal year 2019 earnings call, American Airlines and Apple announced free in-flight streaming of Apple Music, available on all Viasat-equipped American Airlines aircraft.
    • Broadening global reach: After the close of fiscal year 2019, Viasat announced it partnered with China Satcom to bring IFC service to airlines over China. This announcement followed Viasat's introduction of its second-generation hybrid Ku-/Ka-band IFC antenna system, aimed at the global commercial wide-body aircraft market.

For fiscal year 2019, Satellite Services segment revenues reached a new record as the total ViaSat-2 fixed and mobile service base began to scale. The segment operating loss for fiscal year 2019 reflected the higher depreciation, fixed operating expenses and sales and marketing costs associated with the ViaSat-2 service launch, as well as expenses related to the ramp in IFC aircraft installations. Adjusted EBITDA performance for the segment for fiscal year 2019 improved slightly compared to fiscal year 2018.

Commercial Networks
For the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019, Viasat's Commercial Networks segment revenues increased 21% from the prior year, as the Company continued its rapid IFC terminal delivery activities based on strong customer demand. Segment performance also reflected revenue growth across the Company's antenna systems infrastructure businesses and other satellite networking areas. Segment operating losses and Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter remained relatively flat compared to the prior year period. Research and Development (R&D) expense for the quarter declined by $7.0 million year-over-year, and held flat on a sequential quarter basis, as the Company progressed through final module test and validation for the Company's first two ViaSat-3 class satellite payloads, and neared final migration to the capital portion of the project. Highlights for the quarter include:

  • Strong IFC terminal execution: In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2019, Viasat delivered 108 terminals. For the year, the Company delivered 704 IFC shipsets and secured nine Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) or amendments for the commercial aviation business.
  • ViaSat-3 program status: Hardware build, enhanced payload testbed capabilities and qualification testing on flight test hardware for the first two ViaSat-3 class satellites continued to progress. The third ViaSat-3 class satellite program commenced with the design configuration phase underway.

For fiscal year 2019 the Commercial Networks segment saw narrowed segment operating losses and improved Adjusted EBITDA compared to the prior fiscal year.

Government Systems
Viasat's Government Systems segment achieved another quarter of record performance, setting new highs for revenues, operating profit and Adjusted EBITDA. Fourth quarter fiscal year 2019 also marked the close of the segment's first ever $1 billion contract win year, with fiscal year 2019 segment new contract awards totaling over $1.2 billion, up 50% compared to the prior fiscal year, representing a book-to-bill ratio of 1:3:1. For the quarter, compared to the prior year period, revenues increased by 26%, to $275.3 million; operating profit increased by 48%, to $60.2 million; and Adjusted EBITDA grew by 32%, to $77.3 million. Operating results reflected strong performance across multiple business units, including additional year-over-year operating profit and Adjusted EBITDA contributions from sales of government satellite communication products, government mobile broadband solutions and network security platforms. Highlights for the quarter include:

  • Growing opportunities in the Canadian defense market: Viasat and partner MDA announced Viasat's KOR-24A Small Tactical Terminal was selected by the Canadian Department of National Defence to support the Canadian Army's Airspace Coordination Centre Modernization project.
  • Tactical data links milestone: In March 2019, Viasat reached 1,000 AN/PRC-161 Battlefield Awareness Targeting System-Dismounted (BATS-D) handheld Link 16 radios shipped. This radio provides secure, reliable access to integrated air and ground information for improved situational awareness and enhanced close air support communications.
  • Major award programs: After the close of fiscal year 2019, Viasat was awarded a five-year, sole-source Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract by the General Services Administration, with a maximum ceiling of $450 million to support rapid migration of Command, Control, Communications and Computers/Cyber (C5AD) capability best practices for U.S. Special Operations Forces and U.S. General Purpose Forces.
  • Spacecraft and Link 16 waveform expertise leads to new satellite business: After the close of fiscal year 2019, Viasat was awarded a contract by the Administrator of the Space Enterprise Consortium, under the Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles XVI program to deliver and test the first-ever Link 16-capable low earth orbit (LEO) spacecraft prototype.

For fiscal year 2019, Viasat's Government Systems segment's record performance continued with revenue growth of 24% to $955.6 million, an operating profit increase of 31% to $180.0 million and an Adjusted EBITDA increase of 22% to $252.0 million, compared to the prior fiscal year.

Conference Call
Viasat will host a conference call to discuss the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2019 results. Details follow:

DATE/TIME:

Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time

DIAL-IN:

(877) 640-9809 in the U.S.; (914) 495-8528 international

WEBCAST:

investors.viasat.com.

REPLAY:

Available from 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, May 23 until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, May 24 by dialing (855) 859-2056 for U.S. callers and (404) 537-3406 for international callers; conference ID 6371199.

About Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be connected. For more than 30 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate. Today, the Company is developing the ultimate global communications network to power high-quality, secure, affordable, fast connections to impact people's lives anywhere they are—on the ground, in the air or at sea. To learn more about Viasat, visit: www.viasat.com, go to Viasat's Corporate Blog, or follow the Company on social media at: FacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitter or YouTube.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements include, among others, statements that refer to opportunities, growth and outlook for fiscal year 2020 and beyond; satellite construction and launch activities; the expected completion, performance, capacity, service, coverage, service speeds, availability and other features of our satellites, and the timing, cost, economics and other benefits associated therewith; domestic and international expansion plans, including with respect to the expansion of our footprint and service offerings in Mexico and collaboration with Facebook; the number of IFC systems expected to be installed under existing contracts with commercial airlines; and the impacts of new contracts entered into with, and the roll-out, ramp-up and uptake of products and services by, and services to be offered by, our airline partners and other customers. Readers are cautioned that actual results could differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include: our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the ViaSat-2 and ViaSat-3 class satellites; unexpected expenses related to our satellite projects; our ability to successfully implement our business plan for our broadband satellite services on our anticipated timeline or at all; risks associated with the construction, launch and operation of our satellites, including the effect of any anomaly, operational failure or degradation in satellite performance; our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of our acquisitions or strategic partnering arrangements; our ability to successfully develop, introduce and sell new technologies, products and services; the number of purchase orders that are submitted and accepted for the installation of IFC systems with respect to aircraft under contract; audits by the U.S. government; changes in the global business environment and economic conditions; delays in approving U.S. government budgets and cuts in government defense expenditures; our reliance on U.S. government contracts, and on a small number of contracts which account for a significant percentage of our revenues; reduced demand for products and services as a result of continued constraints on capital spending by customers; changes in relationships with, or the financial condition of, key customers or suppliers; our reliance on a limited number of third parties to manufacture and supply our products; increased competition; introduction of new technologies and other factors affecting the communications and defense industries generally; the effect of adverse regulatory changes (including changes affecting spectrum availability or permitted uses) on our ability to sell products and services; orbital arc congestion affecting availability of Ka-band spectrum; the effect of changes in the way Ka-band spectrum is used by others; our level of indebtedness and ability to comply with applicable debt covenants; our involvement in litigation, including intellectual property claims and litigation to protect our proprietary technology; and our dependence on a limited number of key employees. In addition, please refer to the risk factors contained in our SEC filings available at www.sec.gov, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
To supplement Viasat's consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), ViaSat uses non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to Viasat Inc. and Adjusted EBITDA, measures Viasat believes are appropriate to enhance an overall understanding of Viasat's past financial performance and prospects for the future. We believe the non-GAAP results provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding specific expenses that we believe are not indicative of our core operating results. In addition, since we have historically reported non-GAAP results to the investment community, we believe the inclusion of non-GAAP numbers provides consistency in our financial reporting and facilitates comparisons to the Company's historical operating results. Further, these non-GAAP results are among the primary indicators that management uses as a basis for evaluating the operating performance of our segments, allocating resources to such segments, planning and forecasting in future periods. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of specific adjustments to GAAP results is provided in the tables below.

Copyright © 2019 Viasat, Inc. All rights reserved. Viasat, the Viasat logo and the Viasat signal are registered trademarks of Viasat, Inc. All other product or company names mentioned are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share data)










Three months ended 


Twelve months ended


March 31, 2019


March 31, 2018


March 31, 2019


March 31, 2018









Revenues:








Product revenues

$          292,262


$          231,689


$       1,092,691


$          755,547

Service revenues

264,959


207,981


975,567


839,078

Total revenues

557,221


439,670


2,068,258


1,594,625









Operating expenses:








Cost of product revenues

218,104


170,745


834,472


553,677

Cost of service revenues

179,901


156,599


703,249


567,137

Selling, general and administrative

118,130


106,038


458,458


385,420

Independent research and development

29,383


36,865


123,044


168,347

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

2,280


2,474


9,655


12,231

Income (loss) from operations

9,423


(33,051)


(60,620)


(92,187)

Interest expense, net

(9,663)


(3,595)


(49,861)


(3,066)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

-


-


-


(10,217)

Loss before income taxes 

(240)


(36,646)


(110,481)


(105,470)

Benefit from income taxes

5,335


16,745


41,014


35,217

Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliate, net

268


385


2,998


1,978

Net income (loss)

5,363


(19,516)


(66,469)


(68,275)

Less: net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax

2,848


430


1,154


(970)

Net income (loss) attributable to Viasat Inc. 

$              2,515


$          (19,946)


$          (67,623)


$          (67,305)









Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Viasat Inc. common stockholders

$                0.04


$              (0.34)


$              (1.13)


$              (1.15)

Diluted common equivalent shares

61,356


59,052


59,942


58,438









AN ITEMIZED RECONCILIATION BETWEEN NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO VIASAT INC.





ON A GAAP BASIS AND NON-GAAP BASIS IS AS FOLLOWS:








(In thousands, except per share data)

Three months ended 


Twelve months ended


March 31, 2019


March 31, 2018


March 31, 2019


March 31, 2018









GAAP net income (loss) attributable to Viasat Inc.

$              2,515


$          (19,946)


$          (67,623)


$          (67,305)

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

2,280


2,474


9,655


12,231

Stock-based compensation expense

20,941


19,413


79,599


68,545

Loss on extinguishment of debt

-


-


-


10,217

Income tax effect (1)

(5,353)


(5,082)


(20,746)


(21,508)

Non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to Viasat Inc.

$            20,383


$            (3,141)


$                 885


$              2,180

Non-GAAP diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Viasat Inc. common stockholders

$                0.33


$              (0.05)


$                0.01


$                0.04

Diluted common equivalent shares

61,356


59,052


59,942


58,438









(1)The income tax effect is calculated using the tax rate applicable for the non-GAAP adjustments.









AN ITEMIZED RECONCILIATION BETWEEN NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO VIASAT INC.





AND ADJUSTED EBITDA IS AS FOLLOWS:








(In Thousands)

Three months ended 


Twelve months ended


March 31, 2019


March 31, 2018


March 31, 2019


March 31, 2018









GAAP net income (loss) attributable to Viasat Inc.

$              2,515


$          (19,946)


$          (67,623)


$          (67,305)

Benefit from income taxes

(5,335)


(16,745)


(41,014)


(35,217)

Interest expense, net

9,663


3,595


49,861


3,066

Depreciation and amortization

80,508


69,276


318,613


255,652

Stock-based compensation expense

20,941


19,413


79,599


68,545

Loss on extinguishment of debt

-


-


-


10,217

Adjusted EBITDA

$          108,292


$            55,593


$          339,436


$          234,958

 

AN ITEMIZED RECONCILIATION BETWEEN SEGMENT OPERATING PROFIT (LOSS) BEFORE

CORPORATE AND AMORTIZATION OF ACQUIRED INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND ADJUSTED EBITDA IS AS FOLLOWS:

(In thousands)




















Three months ended March 31, 2019


Three months ended March 31, 2018



Satellite
Services


Commercial
Networks


Government
Systems


Total


Satellite
Services


Commercial
Networks


Government
Systems


Total

Segment operating profit (loss) before corporate and amortization of acquired intangible assets


$        650


$      (49,189)


$        60,242


$   11,703


$ (21,122)


$      (50,098)


$        40,643


$ (30,577)

Depreciation(2)


50,439


6,140


10,148


66,727


40,043


7,542


9,645


57,230

Stock-based compensation expense


6,460


7,071


7,410


20,941


5,019


7,133


7,261


19,413

Other amortization


7,429


1,720


2,352


11,501


4,825


2,571


2,176


9,572

Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliate, net


268


-


-


268


385


-


-


385

Noncontrolling interests


-


-


(2,848)


(2,848)


919


-


(1,349)


(430)

Adjusted EBITDA 


$   65,246


$      (34,258)


$        77,304


$ 108,292


$   30,069


$      (32,852)


$        58,376


$   55,593




















Twelve months ended March 31, 2019


Twelve months ended March 31, 2018  



Satellite
Services


Commercial
Networks


Government
Systems


Total


Satellite
Services


Commercial
Networks


Government
Systems


Total

Segment operating (loss) profit before corporate and amortization of acquired intangible assets


$ (64,321)


$    (166,613)


$      179,969


$ (50,965)


$   12,018


$    (229,105)


$      137,131


$ (79,956)

Depreciation(2)


202,332


22,798


37,159


262,289


146,138


28,098


36,205


210,441

Stock-based compensation expense


23,736


27,777


28,086


79,599


16,861


25,873


25,811


68,545

Other amortization


29,037


7,436


10,196


46,669


14,464


9,281


9,235


32,980

Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliate, net


2,998


-


-


2,998


1,978


-


-


1,978

Noncontrolling interests


2,269


-


(3,423)


(1,154)


2,486


-


(1,516)


970

Adjusted EBITDA 


$ 196,051


$    (108,602)


$      251,987


$ 339,436


$ 193,945


$    (165,853)


$      206,866


$ 234,958


















(2)Depreciation expenses not specifically recorded in a particular segment have been allocated based on other indirect allocable costs, which management believes is a reasonable method. 

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)











As of


As of



As of


As of

Assets

March 31, 2019


March 31, 2018


Liabilities and Equity

March 31, 2019


March 31, 2018










Current assets:





 Current liabilities: 




Cash and cash equivalents

$          261,701


$            71,446


 Accounts payable 

$          157,275


$          157,481

Accounts receivable, net

300,307


267,665


 Accrued liabilities 

308,268


263,676

Inventories

234,518


196,307


 Current portion of long-term debt 

19,937


45,300

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

90,646


77,135


 Total current liabilities 

485,480


466,457

Total current assets

887,172


612,553


 Senior notes 

1,282,898


690,886






 Other long-term debt 

110,005


287,519






 Other liabilities 

120,826


121,240






 Total liabilities 

1,999,209


1,566,102

Property, equipment and satellites, net

2,125,290


1,962,475






Other acquired intangible assets, net

22,301


31,862


 Total Viasat Inc. stockholders' equity 

1,907,748


1,837,166

Goodwill

121,719


121,085


 Noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries 

8,330


10,841

Other assets

758,805


686,134


 Total equity 

1,916,078


1,848,007

Total assets

$       3,915,287


$       3,414,109


 Total liabilities and equity 

$       3,915,287


$       3,414,109

 

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