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DragonWave Reports Strong Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2015 Results

Revenue growth of 25% over prior quarter

OTTAWA, CANADA--(Marketwired - Jan. 13, 2015) - 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 the third quarter of fiscal year 2015, ended November 30, 2014. All figures are in U.S. dollars and were prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

Revenue for the third quarter of fiscal year 2015 was $47.3 million, compared with $37.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2015 and $22.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 2014. DragonWave had two customers who each generated more than 10% of revenue. Revenue through the Nokia channel was $23.7 million or 50% of total revenue this quarter, versus 60% in the second quarter of this fiscal year and 51% in the third quarter of the prior fiscal year. Another international customer contributed 26% of revenue in third quarter of fiscal year 2015.

Gross profit in the third quarter of fiscal year 2015 was 16.3%, compared with 15.5% in the second quarter and 11.1% in the third quarter of fiscal year 2014.

During this quarter, we made good progress on our journey toward profitability. Net loss applicable to shareholders in the third quarter of fiscal year 2015 was ($3.8) million or ($0.05) per basic and diluted share, compared to ($8.9) million or ($0.14) per basic and diluted share in the second quarter of this fiscal year and ($5.5) million or ($0.12) per basic and diluted share in the third quarter of fiscal year 2014.

"DragonWave delivered strong revenue growth again this quarter as we expected," said Peter Allen, President and CEO. "As we look forward, we believe that we have the opportunity in Q4 to again have sequential revenue growth of up to 10%. We are pleased that we have received first orders for our recently announced Harmony Enhanced product line, which extends our product leadership and will help drive the revenue growth opportunity beyond Q4."

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $29.5 million at the end of the third quarter of fiscal year 2015, compared to $33.6 million at the end of the second quarter. 

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 January 14, 2015.

The live webcast and presentation slides will be available at the Investor Relations section of the DragonWave website at: 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 Dial-in: (866) 393-0571

International Dial-in: (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, including a range of products ideally suited to support the emergence of underlying small cell networks. 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®, Horizon® and Avenue® are registered trademarks of DragonWave Inc.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this release constitute forward-looking statements or forward-looking information as defined by 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, as well as our expectations regarding Q4 FY2015 revenue growth. 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. Our forward-looking statement on Q4 FY2015 revenue growth is subject to certain assumptions, including assumptions regarding the timing of orders and deliveries and the capacity of our supply chain.

Forward-looking statements are provided to help external stakeholders understand DragonWave's expectations as of the date of this release and may not be appropriate for other purposes. 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, as a result of the risks identified above as well as other risks identified in our publicly filed documents. Material risks and uncertainties relating to our business are described under the heading "Risks and Uncertainties" in the MD&A dated January 13, 2015 and in the Company's Annual Information Form 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. 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. 

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 
Expressed in US $000's except share amounts 
(Unaudited) 
     
 As at As at 
 November 30, February 28, 
 2014 2014 
Assets    
Current Assets    
 Cash and cash equivalents29,546 18,992 
 Trade receivables43,763 17,408 
 Inventory22,946 30,416 
 Other current assets5,479 5,909 
 Deferred tax asset119 69 
 101,853 72,794 
Long Term Assets    
 Property and equipment4,066 3,168 
 Deferred tax asset1,485 1,536 
 Deferred financing cost32 60 
 Intangible assets928 1,635 
 Goodwill11,927 11,927 
 18,438 18,326 
     
Total Assets120,291 91,120 
     
Liabilities    
Current Liabilities    
 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities42,619 29,964 
 Deferred revenue667 984 
 Capital lease obligation519 1,795 
 43,805 32,743 
     
Long Term Liabilities    
 Debt facility26,600 15,000 
 Other long term liabilities1,096 574 
 Warrant liability2,218 1,360 
 29,914 16,934 
     
Shareholders' equity    
 Capital stock220,934 198,593 
 Contributed surplus8,087 7,118 
 Deficit(173,653)(154,505)
 Accumulated other comprehensive loss(9,618)(9,682)
Total Shareholders' equity45,750 41,524 
     
 Non-controlling interests822 (81)
Total Equity46,572 41,443 
     
Total Liabilities and Equity120,291 91,120 
     
     
Shares issued & outstanding75,270,108 58,008,746 
     
  
  
  
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS 
Expressed in US $000's except share and per share amounts 
(Unaudited) 
         
 Three months ended Nine months ended 
 November 30, November 30, November 30, November 30, 
 2014 2013 2014 2013 
         
REVENUE47,320 22,169 114,024 72,154 
 Cost of sales39,602 19,709 94,527 64,080 
Gross profit7,718 2,460 19,497 8,074 
         
EXPENSES        
 Research and development4,353 5,000 13,046 15,085 
 Selling and marketing3,557 3,479 10,230 10,036 
 General and administrative4,282 4,144 13,137 13,325 
 12,192 12,623 36,413 38,446 
         
Loss before other items(4,474)(10,163)(16,916)(30,372)
         
 Amortization of intangible assets(333)(500)(981)(1,496)
 Accretion expense(69)(53)(109)(174)
 Interest expense(301)(392)(1,105)(1,310)
 Gain on change in estimate200 2,970 301 3,312 
 Gain on contract amendment- 417 - 5,702 
 Gain on sale of fixed assets18 - 18 - 
 Warrant issuance expenses- (662)(221)(662)
 Fair value adjustment - warrant liability1,880 3,587 1,028 3,587 
 Foreign exchange gain (loss)145 (724)519 (1,219)
Loss before income taxes(2,934)(5,520)(17,466)(22,632)
         
 Income tax expense502 102 1,047 270 
Net Loss(3,436)(5,622)(18,513)(22,902)
         
 Net (Gain) Loss Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest(320)113 (739)259 
Net Loss applicable to shareholders(3,756)(5,509)(19,252)(22,643)
         
Net loss per share        
 Basic(0.05)(0.12)(0.29)(0.55)
 Diluted(0.05)(0.12)(0.29)(0.55)
         
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding        
 Basic75,254,452 47,329,275 65,738,695 41,144,953 
 Diluted75,254,452 47,329,275 65,738,695 41,144,953 
         
         
         

Investor Contact:
John Lawlor
Investor Relations
DragonWave Inc.
jlawlor@dragonwaveinc.com
613-599-9991 ext 2424

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

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



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