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DragonWave Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2017 Results

OTTAWA, CANADA--(Marketwired - Oct. 12, 2016) - 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 second quarter of fiscal year 2017. All figures are in U.S. dollars and were prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP").

Revenue for the second quarter of fiscal year 2017 was $13.2 million, compared with $12.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017. Revenue excluding the Nokia channel grew by 30% compared to the first quarter of fiscal year 2017. Revenue from the Nokia channel decreased to 24% of total revenue, versus 38% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017.

Gross profit before inventory provisions was 31.9% in the second quarter of fiscal year 2017, compared to 31.0% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017. There was a $0.4 million inventory provision taken in the second quarter of fiscal year 2017, while there were no inventory provisions taken in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017.

See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for the most directly comparable measure to gross profit before inventory provisions when calculated in accordance with GAAP and presented in DragonWave's financial statements.

Operating expenses were reduced by $0.4 million from $7.3 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017 to $6.9 million in the second quarter of the current fiscal year.

Net loss attributable to shareholders in the second quarter of fiscal year 2017 was ($3.9) million or ($0.96) per basic and diluted share. This compares to a net loss attributable to shareholders of ($4.1) million or ($1.23) per basic and diluted share in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017.

"We are pleased with the growth in our direct revenue in the quarter and the progress that we have seen on our renewal and restructuring approach. We expect to continue this progress in coming quarters" said DragonWave President & CEO, Peter Allen. "We remain focused on revenue and margin growth opportunities presented by our new feature rich products while maintaining strong cost control."

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $7.5 million at the end of the second quarter of fiscal year 2017, compared to $4.0 million at the end of the first quarter of fiscal year 2017.

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 13, 2016.

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 Dial-in: (877) 312-9202

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 are 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.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains certain information that is not consistent with financial measures prescribed under GAAP. We break out "Gross profit before inventory provisions" as this measure allows management to evaluate our operational performance and compare to prior periods more effectively. "Gross profit before inventory provisions" does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP, it is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers and is not designed to replace other measures of financial performance or the statement of operations as an indicator of performance. This measure should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for other measures of performance calculated according to GAAP. We believe that it is useful to compare gross profit results without the impact of inventory provisions, since our inventory provisions generally relate to technical obsolescence and excess due to market changes. We believe this non-GAAP measure also provides investors with a better ability to understand our operational performance. We calculate "Gross profit before inventory provisions" consistently over each fiscal period.

The most directly comparable GAAP measure presented in our consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended August 31, 2016 to "Gross profit before inventory provisions" is "Gross profit".

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 forward opportunities and the potential benefits of, and demand for: DragonWave's products; DragonWave's strategy and ability to execute on that strategy; and the outcome of DragonWave's restructuring efforts. 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, and our ongoing efforts to manage our cash flows.

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 October 12, 2016 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  
  August 31,   February 29,  
  2016   2016  
Assets        
Current Assets        
  Cash and cash equivalents 7,471   4,277  
  Trade receivables 13,879   18,986  
  Inventory 22,701   22,702  
  Other current assets 2,393   2,777  
  46,444   48,742  
Long Term Assets        
  Property and equipment 3,092   3,702  
  Intangible assets 495   623  
  3,587   4,325  
         
Total Assets 50,031   53,067  
         
Liabilities        
Current Liabilities        
  Debt facility 17,030   22,152  
  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 25,343   23,832  
  Deferred revenue 779   1,944  
  Deferred tax liability 281   294  
  Warrant liability 1,057   117  
  44,490   48,339  
         
Long Term Liabilities        
  Deferred revenue 459   498  
  Warrant liability 3,420   3  
  3,879   501  
         
Commitments and contingencies        
         
Shareholders' equity (deficiency)        
  Capital stock 225,943   221,128  
  Contributed surplus 9,593   9,235  
  Deficit (226,263 ) (218,225 )
  Accumulated other comprehensive loss (9,618 ) (9,618 )
Total Shareholders' equity (deficiency) (345 ) 2,520  
         
  Non-controlling interests 2,007   1,707  
Total Equity 1,662   4,227  
         
Total Liabilities and Equity 50,031   53,067  
         
         
Shares issued & outstanding 5,486,776   3,020,069  
         
   
   
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS  
Expressed in US $000's except share and per share amounts  
(Unaudited)  
                 
  Three months ended   Six months ended  
  August 31,   August 31,   August 31,   August 31,  
  2016   2015   2016   2015  
                 
REVENUE                
  Hardware and other 9,530   22,613   18,152   46,177  
  Services 3,700   4,304   7,623   7,080  
  13,230   26,917   25,775   53,257  
                 
COST OF SALES                
  Hardware and other 7,085   19,458   13,804   38,208  
  Services 1,923   2,744   3,857   4,490  
  Inventory provision 365   730   365   1,025  
  9,373   22,932   18,026   43,723  
Gross profit 3,857   3,985   7,749   9,534  
                 
EXPENSES                
  Research and development 2,027   3,875   4,136   8,108  
  Selling and marketing 1,774   3,052   3,795   6,296  
  General and administrative 3,120   3,603   6,251   7,089  
  6,921   10,530   14,182   21,493  
                 
Loss before other items (3,064 ) (6,545 ) (6,433 ) (11,959 )
                 
  Goodwill impairment -   (11,927 ) -   (11,927 )
  Amortization of intangible assets (94 ) (149 ) (184 ) (332 )
  Accretion expense (33 ) (61 ) (68 ) (132 )
  Interest expense (354 ) (560 ) (736 ) (1,091 )
  Warrant issuance expenses (469 ) -   (561 ) -  
  Fair value adjustment - warrant liability 602   373   846   895  
  Foreign exchange loss (68 ) (214 ) (220 ) (294 )
Loss before income taxes (3,480 ) (19,083 ) (7,356 ) (24,840 )
                 
  Income tax expense 220   1,620   382   1,687  
Net loss and comprehensive loss (3,700 ) (20,703 ) (7,738 ) (26,527 )
                 
  Net income attributable to non-controlling interest (238 ) (269 ) (300 ) (399 )
Net loss and comprehensive loss attributable to shareholders (3,938 ) (20,972 ) (8,038 ) (26,926 )
                 
Net loss and comprehensive loss per share                
  Basic and diluted (0.96 ) (6.96 ) (2.16 ) (8.94 )
                 
Weighted average shares outstanding                
  Basic and diluted 4,085,920   3,014,892   3,716,149   3,013,417  
                 

Investor Contact:
Peter Allen
President & CEO
DragonWave Inc.
investor@dragonwaveinc.com
+1-613-599-9991 ext 2222

Media Contact:
Nadine Kittle
Marketing Communications
DragonWave Inc.
nkittle@dragonwaveinc.com
+1-613-599-9991 ext 2262

Becky Obbema
Interprose Public Relations
(for DragonWave)
Becky.Obbema@interprosepr.com
+1-408-778-2024