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DragonWave Inc. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2014 Results

Marketwire

OTTAWA, CANADA--(Marketwired - Oct. 9, 2013) - DragonWave Inc. (TSX:DWI)(NASDAQ:DRWI) a leading global supplier of packet microwave radio systems for mobile and access networks, today announced financial results for its second quarter ended August 31, 2013. All figures are in U.S. dollars and were prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Revenue for the second quarter of fiscal year 2014 was $25.5 million, compared with $24.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2014 and $44.2 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2013. Revenue from the Nokia Solutions and Networks ("NSN") channel represented 61% of revenue in the fiscal quarter. 

Gross margin for the second quarter of fiscal year 2014 was 11.0%, compared with 11.5% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2014 and 15% in the second quarter of fiscal year 2013.

Highlights to date include:

  • Our balance sheet was strengthened by adding approximately $23.5 million of cash through an equity offering that closed on September 23, 2013.
  • In India we are experiencing strong activity. This includes new orders, an increased pipeline, and we are particularly pleased to be short-listed as a supplier in a large greenfield build.
  • In North America we have received an initial order associated with a new project with a major carrier.
  • We have reduced our operating expenses again in our second quarter. We continue to look for savings in logistics and other areas.

"I am pleased that we are making progress on multiple fronts" said DragonWave President and CEO, Peter Allen.

Net loss applicable to shareholders in the second quarter of fiscal year 2014 was $10.5 million or ($0.28) per basic and diluted share. This compares to a net loss applicable to shareholders of $6.6 million or ($0.17) per basic and diluted share in the first quarter of fiscal year 2014 and net loss of $1.1 million or ($0.03) per basic and diluted share in the second quarter of fiscal year 2013.

Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash totaled $9.8 million at the end of the second quarter of fiscal year 2014, compared to $23.4 million at the end of the first quarter of fiscal year 2014. Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported at August 31, 2013 do not include the proceeds of the Company's public offering of units which closed on September 23, 2013.

Webcast and Conference Call Details:

The DragonWave management team will discuss the results on a webcast and conference call beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on October 10, 2013.

The live webcast and presentation slides will be available at the Investor Relations section of the DragonWave website at: http://investor.dragonwaveinc.com/events.cfm

An archive of the webcast will be available at the same link.

Conference call dial-in numbers:

  • Toll-free North America: (877) 312-9202
  • International: (408) 774-4000

About DragonWave

DragonWave® is a leading provider of high-capacity packet microwave solutions that drive next-generation IP networks. DragonWave's carrier-grade point-to-point packet microwave systems transmit broadband voice, video and data, enabling service providers, government agencies, enterprises and other organizations to meet their increasing bandwidth requirements rapidly and affordably. The principal application of DragonWave's products is wireless network backhaul. Additional solutions include leased line replacement, last mile fiber extension and enterprise networks. DragonWave's corporate headquarters is located in Ottawa, Ontario, with sales locations in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North America. For more information, visit http://www.dragonwaveinc.com.

DragonWave® and Horizon® are registered trademarks of DragonWave Inc.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements include statements as to DragonWave's growth opportunities and the potential benefits of, and demand for, DragonWave's products. These statements are subject to certain assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including our view of the relative position of DragonWave's products compared to competitive offerings in the industry. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements. DragonWave's actual results, performance, achievements and developments may differ materially from the results, performance, achievements or developments expressed or implied by such statements. Risk factors that may cause the actual results, performance, achievements or developments of DragonWave to differ materially from the results, performance, achievements or developments expressed or implied by such statements can be found in the public documents filed by DragonWave with U.S. and Canadian securities regulatory authorities. DragonWave assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by law.

Forward-looking statements are provided to assist external stakeholders in understanding DragonWave's expectations as of the date of this release and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Material risks and uncertainties relating to our business are described under the heading "Risks and Uncertainties" in the MD&A dated October 9, 2013 and in the Company's Annual Information Form dated May 17, 2013 and other public documents filed by DragonWave with Canadian and United States securities regulatory authorities, which are available at www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov, respectively.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS 
Expressed in US $000's except share and per share amounts 
      
         
 Three months ended Six months ended 
 August 31, August 31, August 31, August 31, 
 2013 2012 2013 2012 
         
REVENUE25,453 44,157 49,985 57,131 
 Cost of sales22,659 37,414 44,371 46,255 
Gross profit2,794 6,743 5,614 10,876 
         
EXPENSES        
 Research and development4,783 12,139 10,085 16,538 
 Selling and marketing3,175 4,357 6,557 8,015 
 General and administrative4,433 8,513 9,181 13,783 
 12,391 25,009 25,823 38,336 
Income (loss) before amortization of intangible assets and other items(9,597)(18,266)(20,209)(27,460)
         
 Amortization of intangible assets(437)(1,199)(996)(1,741)
 Accretion expense(56)(30)(121)(52)
 Restructuring expense- - - (798)
 Interest income (expense)(380)(740)(918)(711)
 Impairment of intangible assets- (1,148)- (4,017)
 Gain on change in estimate342 352 342 1,542 
 Gain on contract amendment- - 5,285 - 
 Gain on purchase of business- 19,397 - 19,397 
 Foreign exchange gain (loss)(397)462 (495)(541)
Income (loss) before income taxes(10,525)(1,172)(17,112)(14,381)
         
 Income tax expense (recovery)76 - 168 (572)
Net Income (loss)(10,601)(1,172)(17,280)(13,809)
         
 Net Loss Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest92 50 146 108 
Net Income (loss) applicable to shareholders(10,509)(1,122)(17,134)(13,701)
         
Income (loss) per share        
 Basic(0.28)(0.03)(0.45)(0.37)
 Diluted(0.28)(0.03)(0.45)(0.37)
         
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding        
 Basic38,112,887 37,992,859 38,086,403 36,962,103 
 Diluted38,112,887 37,992,859 38,086,403 36,962,103 
         
         
         
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS  
Expressed in US $000's except share amounts  
   
         
  As at   As at  
  August 31,   February 28,  
  2013   2013  
Assets        
Current Assets        
  Cash and cash equivalents 8,858   22,959  
  Restricted cash 968   -  
  Trade receivables 20,832   35,452  
  Inventory 32,917   32,722  
  Other current assets 5,618   6,077  
  Contingent receivable -   13,843  
  Deferred tax asset 54   69  
  69,247   111,122  
Long Term Assets        
  Property and equipment 4,504   7,444  
  Deferred tax asset 1,568   1,581  
  Deferred financing cost -   149  
  Intangible assets 1,975   2,771  
  Goodwill 11,927   11,927  
  19,974   23,872  
         
Total Assets 89,221   134,994  
         
Liabilities        
Current Liabilities        
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 30,964   56,962  
  Debt facility 15,000   15,000  
  Deferred revenue 848   1,163  
  Capital lease obligation 2,551   3,251  
  Contingent liabilities 200   255  
  49,563   76,631  
         
Long Term Liabilities        
  Capital lease obligation -   1,451  
  Other long term liabilities 693   783  
  Contingent liabilities -   519  
  693   2,753  
         
Commitments        
         
Shareholders' equity        
  Capital stock 179,589   179,429  
  Contributed surplus 6,638   6,047  
  Deficit (137,331 ) (120,197 )
  Accumulated other comprehensive loss (9,743 ) (9,685 )
Total Shareholder's equity 39,153   55,594  
         
  Non-controlling interests (188 ) 16  
Total Equity 38,965   55,610  
         
Total Liabilities and Equity 89,221   134,994  
         
         
Shares issued & outstanding 38,123,880   38,048,297  
         
         
         

Media Contacts
Nadine Kittle
Marketing Communications
DragonWave Inc.
nkittle@dragonwaveinc.com
613-599-9991 ext. 2262

Russell Frederick
CFO
DragonWave Inc.
rfrederick@dragonwaveinc.com
613-599-9991 ext. 2253

Becky Obbema
Interprose Public Relations
(for DragonWave)
Becky.Obbema@interprosepr.com
(408) 778-2024