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Xplore Technologies Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2017 Results

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Implements Additional Cost Reductions Estimated at More Than $3 Million Annually
Reiterates Annual Outlook and Long-term Targets

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 10, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xplore Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:XPLR), a global leader in rugged computing, today reported results for its fiscal 2017 first quarter ended June 30, 2016.

Fiscal First Quarter and Recent Highlights:

  • Reported revenue of $16.5 million, reflecting what the company believes is a short-term global slowdown in rugged tablet sales and the pushout of delivery for a significant communications customer order;
  • Achieved gross margin of 29.5%, in line with expectations;
  • Initiated annualized operating cost reductions in excess of $3 million through a combination of headcount adjustments announced at the start of the quarter plus additional headcount and non-headcount actions;
  • Reduced total operating expenses to $6.4 million in the quarter; and
  • Reported a GAAP net loss of $1.7 million, or ($0.16) per share, and adjusted negative EBITDA of $1.1 million.

“As released in our preliminary results and outlook announcement, revenue in the first fiscal quarter reflected a more than seasonal decline due to what we believe is a short-term global slowdown in rugged tablet sales and the pushout of a large order from a communications customer,” said Philip Sassower, chairman and chief executive officer for Xplore.  “While revenue in our business can be lumpy from quarter to quarter, we remain committed to our long-term goals to gain further share in the global rugged tablet market and lead expansion into new vertical markets. To that end, we are currently in discussions for multiple large opportunities with both existing and new customers. We are also investing in our sales channel to maximize the return from our distributor and reseller relationships, including forward stocking select versions of our platforms for quicker delivery to global customers.”

“After five years of above-market revenue growth that moved Xplore to the #2 market share position, we have initiated aggressive cost reductions to transform us from a negative earnings company to one of profitable operations through all market cycles,” said Mark Holleran, president and chief operating officer for Xplore. “Since the start of this fiscal year, we have cut operating expenses by more than $3 million on an annualized basis through a combination of headcount reductions and other cost initiatives. We believe these actions will position Xplore to be at or near breakeven in fiscal 2017 based on our current full-year revenue outlook of $85 to $95 million, subject to strategic decisions around product development or one-time investments in the business. We believe these changes also create opportunities for substantially improved profitability and greater value for our stockholders as we continue to execute on our revenue growth strategies.”

Fiscal 2016 Financial Results
Xplore reported revenue of $16.5 million for the fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2016, in line with the company’s pre-announcement and outlook release issued July 12, 2016. This compared to revenue of $20.6 million in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2016 and $24.0 million in the year-ago first quarter, which was the first reporting period that included the Motion Computing assets we acquired last April. The decrease in revenue reflected greater than typical seasonality driven by an industry-wide slowdown in rugged tablet sales, plus the effect of a large customer that has delayed shipment and a temporary slowdown in European sales related in part to uncertainty around the impact of Brexit.

Gross profit in the first quarter was $4.9 million, or 29.5% of revenue, in line with the company’s expectations, compared to $6.2 million, or 30.3% of revenue, in the preceding quarter and $8.2 million, or 33.9% of revenue, in the prior year first quarter. The change in gross margin was primarily attributable to changes in product mix.

Total operating expenses for the first quarter decreased to $6.4 million, declining 11.1% from $7.2 million in the preceding quarter and 17.9% from $7.8 million in the year-ago quarter. The estimated $3 million decline in annualized operating expenses reflects headcount reductions initiated at the start of the first quarter, estimated at approximately $2 million per year, additional cost saving initiatives and completion of the amortization of non-cash compensation issued in prior periods. These savings are in addition to approximately $3 million in annualized cost reductions previously undertaken in the second quarter of fiscal 2017. A portion of the cost reduction benefit is being reinvested in sales, marketing and channel and distributor development to drive future revenue growth.

For the quarter, Xplore reported net loss of $1.7 million, or $0.16 per basic share, compared to net loss of $1.1 million, or $0.09 per basic share, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 and a net loss of $0.2 million, or $0.02 per share, in the prior year first quarter.

EBITDA adjusted for non-cash compensation and historical integration costs was negative $1.1 million, compared to negative adjusted EBITDA of $0.1 million in the fiscal fourth quarter 2016, and a positive $1.4 million in the prior year first quarter. Non-cash compensation declined to $175,000 in the first quarter, from $522,000 in the preceding quarter and $607,000 in the prior year first quarter. The prior year first quarter also included $670,000 in integration costs related to the acquisition of Motion Computing assets. A reconciliation is provided in the tables included in this release.

Cash Flow and Balance Sheet
Net cash used in operating activities was $6.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016, compared to $3.6 million in the prior year quarter. At quarter end, cash was $4.4 million and short-term debt increased to $6.7 million. The increase in net cash used by operating activities and short term borrowing reflects the operating loss, changes in accounts receivable and accounts payable, as well as a $6.3 million increase in inventory, to $21.1 million, in anticipation of orders that were expected to ship during the quarter, but which have been delayed, as well as the need to take on larger shipments to meet minimum order quantities for various products.  This inventory is expected to be sold in the coming two quarters.

Outlook
For fiscal 2017, Xplore continues to anticipate revenue to range between $85 million and $95 million, reflecting the impact of what the company believes is a temporary global slowdown in the rugged tablet market and shipment delays experienced during the first fiscal quarter. Gross margin for the fiscal year is expected to be between 28% and 30%. Reflecting the company’s cost reductions, operating expenses are expected to be approximately $27-29 million. Based on these estimates, the company anticipates net income at or near breakeven for the full year.

Additionally, Xplore continues to anticipate significant bottom line contribution from sales growth beyond its fiscal year 2017 revenue targets, reflecting both efficiencies of scale provided by such growth and the reduced operating cost structure recently initiated. As such, the company reiterated the following business operating targets as revenue scales to a $120 million run-rate, assuming both organic growth and cost reduction initiatives are achieved in future periods: gross margin 28-30%, operating margin 8-10%, profit margin 6-8% and EBITDA margin 9-11%.

Conference Call
The company will conduct a conference call and webcast to review the results on Wednesday, August 10, 2016, at 4:30 p.m. ET.  Interested parties in the United States can access the call by dialing 877-269-7756; interested parties outside the United States can access the call by dialing +1-201-689-7817. A live and archived webcast will be available online in the investor relations section of Xplore’s website at www.xploretech.com. A replay of the conference call will be available until 5 p.m. ET on September 10, 2016, by calling 877-660-6853 from the United States or 201-612-7415 from outside the United States and entering conference ID number 13642570.

About Xplore Technologies
Established in 1996, Xplore Technologies Corp. is the #2 provider of rugged tablet PCs worldwide. With its recent acquisition of the Motion product line, the company now delivers the broadest range of rugged Windows and Android tablets available in the market. The company’s award-winning tablet PCs are among the most powerful and longest lasting in their class – able to withstand nearly any hazardous condition or environmental extreme – and are purpose-built for the unique workflow demands of critical industries including oil & gas, utilities, telecommunications, government, military, public safety, manufacturing, distribution, and healthcare. Xplore's products are sold and serviced on a global basis across the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific regions. For more information, visit the Xplore Technologies website at www.xploretech.com. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Vimeo and YouTube.

Forward Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. When used in this document, the words “may”, “would”, “could”, “will”, “intend”, “plan”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect Xplore’s current views with respect to future events and are subject to such risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made including those factors detailed from time to time in filings made by Xplore with securities regulatory authorities. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward looking statements prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein as intended, planned, anticipated or expected. Xplore does not intend and does not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements. 

 

XPLORE TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
 
    June 30,
2016

  March 31,
2016
                 
ASSETS   (unaudited)  
CURRENT ASSETS:                
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 4,418     $ 5,594  
Accounts receivable, net     9,992       14,277  
Inventory, net     21,130       14,858  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     375       800  
Total current assets     35,915       35,529  
Fixed assets, net     1,152       1,003  
Intangible assets, net     1,695       1,785  
Goodwill     15,159       14,872  
    $ 53,921     $ 53,189  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY                
LIABILITIES:                
Short-term indebtedness with bank   $ 6,124     $    
Accounts payable     7,741       9,611  
Accrued liabilities     1,975       3,409  
Deferred revenue and current warranty liabilities     4,255       4,413  
Total current liabilities      20,095       17,433  
Deferred revenue and non-current warranty liabilities     4,210       4,568  
Total liabilities     24,305       22,001  
Commitments and contingencies            
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:                
Preferred Stock, par value $0.001 per share; authorized 5,000; no shares issued            
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share; authorized 15,000; shares issued 10,908 and 10,908, respectively     11       11  
Additional paid-in capital     171,313       171,138  
Accumulated deficit     (141,708 )     (139,961 )
      29,616       31,188  
    $ 53,921     $ 53,189  
                 

 

XPLORE TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
Consolidated Statements of Loss—Unaudited
(in thousands of dollars, except share and per share amounts)
 
      Three Months Ended  
      June 30,
2016
  June 30,
2015
 
             
Revenue      $ 16,473     $ 24,043    
Cost of revenue        11,609       15,893    
Gross profit       4,864       8,150    
             
Expenses:            
Sales, marketing and support       3,435       3,620    
Product research, development and engineering        953       1,830    
General administration        2,039       2,331    
        6,427       7.781    
Income (loss) from operations        (1,563 )     369    
                         
Other income (expense):                        
Other        (96 )     63    
Cost of integration             (670 )  
                     
Interest expense        (8 )     (6 )  
        (104 )     (613 )  
Loss before income taxes        (1,667 )     (244 )  
Income tax (expense)        (80 )        
Net loss     $ (1,747 )   $ (244 )  
Loss per common share      $ (0.16 )   $ (0.02 )  
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding, basic and fully diluted        10,908,355       10,789,967    
                     

 

XPLORE TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows—Unaudited
(in thousands)
 
    Three Months Ended
June 30,
   
    2016     2015    
               
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:              
Cash (used in) provided by operations:              
Net loss   $ (1,747 )   $ (244 )  
Items not affecting cash:              
Depreciation and amortization   348     358    
Provision for doubtful accounts   15     (84 )  
Stock-based compensation expense   175     607    
               
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:              
Accounts receivable   4,270     (4,151 )  
Inventory   (6,272 )   (1,932 )  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   425     11    
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   (3,820 )   1788    
Net cash used in operating activities   (6,606 )   (3,647 )  
               
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:              
Net cash received in purchase transaction       653    
Change in liabilities assumed in purchase of business   (287 )      
Additions to fixed assets   (407 )   (237 )  
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   (694 )   416    
               
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:              
Proceeds from short-term borrowings   11,600     5,000    
Repayment of short-term indebtedness   (5,476 )   (10,233 )  
Net proceeds from issuance of Common Stock       26    
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   6,124     (5,207 )  
               
CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS   (1,176 )   (8,438 )  
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD   5,594     19,455    
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD   $ 4,418     $ 11,017    
                   
NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:              
Net assets acquired with debt in purchase transaction   $     $ 9,079    
               
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOWS:              
Payments for interest   $ 8     $ 6    
Payments for income taxes   $ 80     $    
                   


XPLORE TECHNOLOGIES CORP.
Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation—Unaudited
(in thousands)
 
    Three Months Ended
June 30,
   
    2016     2015    
               
Net loss    $ (1,747 )   $ (244 )  
               
Income taxes    80        
Interest expense   8     6    
Depreciation and amortization    348     358    
Stock-based compensation expense    175     607    
Cost of integration        670    
               
ADJUSTED EBITDA   $ (1,136 )   $ 1,397    
                   


Xplore Technologies Quarterly Historical Information
       
      FY 2017
      1st Qtr  2nd Qtr   3rd Qtr   4th Qtr  YTD
               
Revenue $ 16,473         $ 16,473  
Cost of revenue   11,609           11,609  
  Gross profit     4,864           4,884  
               
Expenses          
  Sales, marketing and support     3,435           3,435  
  Product research, development & engineering     953           953  
  General administrative     2,039           2,039  
Total operating expenses   (6,427 )         (6,427 )
               
  Profit/(loss) from operations     (1,563 )         (1,563 )
               
Other expenses          
  Interest expense     (6 )         (6 )
  Cost of integration     (670 )         (670 )
  Other income/expenses     (80 )         (80 )
        (104 )         (104 )
  Income/(loss) before taxes     (1,667 )         (1,667 )
  Income taxes     (80 )         (80 )
Net income $ (1,747 )       $ (362 )
               
  Depreciation & amortization     348           348  
  Interest expense     8           8  
  Income taxes     80           80  
  EBITDA     (1,311 )         (1,311 )
               
  Non-cash compensation     175           175  
  Cost of integration     -           -  
  Adjusted EBITDA   $ (1,136 )       $ (1,136 )
               
Key Statistics          
  Gross margin     29.5 %         29.5 %
  Operating margin     -9.5 %         -9.5 %
  Periodic revenue %     N/A           N/A  
  Quarter over Quarter            
  Revenue Change %     -20.1 %        
                   


    FY 2016
    1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr YTD
             
Revenue $ 24,043   $ 28,853   $ 27,023   $ 20,611   $ 100,530  
Cost of revenue   15,893     20,744     18,181     14,365     69,183  
  Gross profit   8,150     8,109     8,842     6,246     31,347  
             
Expenses          
  Sales, marketing and support   3,620     3,642     3,925     3,909     15,096  
  Product research, development & engineering   1,830     1,577     1,129     1,235     5,771  
  General administrative   2,331     2,487     2,521     2,088     9,427  
Total operating expenses   7,781     7,706     7,575     7,232     30,294  
             
  Profit/(loss) from operations   369     403     1,267     (986 )   1,053  
             
Other expenses          
  Interest expense   (6 )   (52 )   -     -     (58 )
  Cost of integration   (670 )   (122 )   (95 )   (26 )   (913 )
  Other income/expenses   63     (131 )   (317 )   (65 )   (450 )
      (613 )   (305 )   (412 )   (91 )   (1,421 )
  Income/(loss) before taxes   (244 )   98     855     (1,077 )   (368 )
  Income taxes   -     -     (69 )   75     6  
Net income $ (244 ) $ 98   $ 786   $ (1,002 ) $ (362 )
             
  Depreciation & amortization   358     457     498     417     1,730  
  Interest expense   6     52     -     -     58  
  Income taxes   -     -     69     (75 )   (6 )
  EBITDA   120     607     1,353     (660 )   1,420  
             
  Non-cash compensation   607     492     535     522     2,156  
  Cost of integration   670     122     95     26     913  
  Adjusted EBITDA $ 1,397   $ 1,221   $ 1,983   $ (112 ) $ 4,489  
             
Key Statistics          
  Gross margin   33.9 %   28.1 %   32.7 %   30.3 %   31.2 %
  Operating margin   1.5 %   1.4 %   4.7 %   -4.8 %   1.0 %
  Periodic revenue %   23.9 %   28.7 %   26.9 %   20.5 %   100.0 %
  Quarter over Quarter          
  Revenue Change %   131.0 %   20.0 %   -6.3 %   -23.7 %  
             


    FY 2015
    1st Qtr 2nd Qtr 3rd Qtr 4th Qtr YTD
             
Revenue $ 8,267   $ 7,522   $ 16,443   $ 10,407   $ 42,639  
Cost of revenue   5,203     5,255     10,569     7,293     28,320  
  Gross profit   3,064     2,267     5,874     3,114     14,319  
             
Expenses          
  Sales, marketing and support   1,598     1,714     1,630     1,410     6,352  
  Product research, development & engineering   991     739     815     992     3,537  
  General administrative   1,007     977     980     1,139     4,103  
Total operating expenses   3,596     3,430     3,425     3,541     13,992  
             
  Profit/(loss) from operations   (532 )   (1,163 )   2,449     (427 )   327  
             
Other expenses          
  Interest expense     (1 )   (2 )   -     (3 )
  Cost of integration   -     -     -     -     -  
  Other income/expenses   (19 )   (3 )   (7 )   (7 )   (36 )
      (19 )   (4 )   (9 )   (7 )   (39 )
             
  Income/(loss) before taxes   (551 )   (1,167 )   2,440     (434 )   288  
  Income taxes   -     -     (39 )   -     (39 )
Net income $ (551 ) $ (1,167 ) $ 2,401   $ (434 ) $ 249  
             
  Depreciation & amortization   172     264     253     230     919  
  Interest expense   -     1     2     -     3  
  Income taxes   -     -     39     -     39  
  EBITDA   (379 )   (902 )   2,695     (204 )   1,210  
             
  Non-cash compensation   159     166     152     207     684  
  Cost of integration   -     -     -     -     -  
  Adjusted EBITDA $ (220 ) $ (736 ) $ 2,847   $ 3   $ 1,894  
             
Key Statistics          
  Gross margin   37.1 %   30.1 %   35.7 %   29.9 %   33.6 %
  Operating margin   -6.4 %   -15.5 %   14.9 %   -4.1 %   0.8 %
  Periodic revenue %   19.4 %   17.6 %   38.6 %   24.4 %   100.0 %
  Quarter over Quarter          
  Revenue Change %   -0.9 %   -9.0 %   118.6 %   -36.7 %  
                             
Contact Information: Tom Wilkinson  Chief Financial Officer (512) 637-1162 twilkinson@xploretech.com                                                                                                                 Darrow Associates Investor Relations (512) 696-6401 xplr@darrowir.com

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