OTTAWA, CANADA--(Marketwired - Jan. 11, 2017) - 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 2017. All figures are in U.S. dollars and were prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted
accounting principles ("GAAP").
Revenue for the third quarter of fiscal year 2017 was $10.2 million, compared with $13.2 million in the second quarter of
fiscal year 2017. Revenue from the Nokia channel decreased to 22% of total revenue, versus 24% in the second quarter of fiscal
year 2017.
Gross profit before inventory provisions was 28.3% in the third quarter of fiscal year 2017, compared to 31.9% in the second
quarter of fiscal year 2017. There was a $0.2 million inventory provision taken in the third quarter of fiscal year 2017,
while there was a $0.4 million inventory provision taken in the second 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 increased by $0.1 million from $6.9 million in the second quarter of fiscal year 2017 to $7.0 million in
the third quarter of the current fiscal year.
Net loss attributable to shareholders in the third quarter of fiscal year 2017 was ($4.1) million or ($0.72) per basic and
diluted share. This compares to a net loss attributable to shareholders of ($3.9) million or ($0.96) per basic and diluted share
in the second quarter of fiscal year 2017.
"Our third quarter revenue performance was disappointing, as operating challenges did not allow us to continue to make the
progress that we have been achieving up to this point." said DragonWave President & CEO, Peter Allen. "With stronger backlog, we
remain focused on eliminating these challenges in Q4, and restoring progress on our renewal and restructuring strategy to improve
revenue and margin."
Cash and cash equivalents totaled $4.5 million at the end of the third quarter of fiscal year 2017, compared to $7.5 million
at the end of the second 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 January 12, 2017.
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® is a registered trademark 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 nine months
ended November 30, 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 January 11, 2017 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 |
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| Expressed in US $000's except share amounts |
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| (Unaudited) |
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As at |
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As at |
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November 30, |
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February 29, |
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2016 |
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2016 |
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| Assets |
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| Current Assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
4,486 |
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4,277 |
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Trade receivables |
13,442 |
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18,986 |
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Inventory |
22,086 |
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|
22,702 |
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Other current assets |
2,017 |
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2,777 |
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| |
42,031 |
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48,742 |
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| Long Term Assets |
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Property and equipment |
2,873 |
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|
3,702 |
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Intangible assets |
407 |
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|
623 |
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| |
3,280 |
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|
4,325 |
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| Total Assets |
45,311 |
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53,067 |
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| Liabilities |
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| Current Liabilities |
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Debt facility |
17,030 |
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|
22,152 |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
23,202 |
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|
23,832 |
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Deferred revenue |
617 |
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|
1,944 |
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Deferred tax liability |
281 |
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|
294 |
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Warrant liability |
435 |
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|
117 |
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| |
41,565 |
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|
48,339 |
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| Long Term Liabilities |
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Deferred revenue |
514 |
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|
498 |
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Warrant liability |
3,061 |
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3 |
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| |
3,575 |
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|
501 |
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| Commitments and contingencies |
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| Shareholders' Equity (Deficiency) |
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Capital stock |
228,435 |
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|
221,128 |
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Contributed surplus |
9,772 |
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|
9,235 |
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Deficit |
(230,382 |
) |
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(218,225 |
) |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(9,618 |
) |
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(9,618 |
) |
| Total Shareholders' Equity (Deficiency) |
(1,793 |
) |
|
2,520 |
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Non-controlling interest |
1,964 |
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|
1,707 |
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| Total Equity |
171 |
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|
4,227 |
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| Total Liabilities and Equity |
45,311 |
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53,067 |
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| Shares issued and outstanding |
6,104,008 |
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3,020,069 |
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| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS |
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| Expressed in US $000's except share and per share amounts |
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| (Unaudited) |
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Three months ended |
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Nine months ended |
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November 30, |
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November 30, |
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November 30, |
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November 30, |
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2016 |
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2015 |
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2016 |
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2015 |
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| REVENUE |
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Hardware and other |
7,743 |
|
15,713 |
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|
25,895 |
|
61,890 |
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Services |
2,446 |
|
5,284 |
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|
10,069 |
|
12,364 |
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| |
10,189 |
|
20,997 |
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|
35,964 |
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74,254 |
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| COST OF SALES |
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Hardware and other |
6,319 |
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12,989 |
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20,123 |
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51,197 |
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Services |
987 |
|
2,864 |
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|
4,844 |
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7,354 |
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Inventory provision |
221 |
|
210 |
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|
586 |
|
1,235 |
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| |
7,527 |
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16,063 |
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|
25,553 |
|
59,786 |
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| Gross profit |
2,662 |
|
4,934 |
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|
10,411 |
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14,468 |
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| EXPENSES |
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Research and development |
1,891 |
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2,873 |
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6,027 |
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10,981 |
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Selling and marketing |
1,931 |
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2,418 |
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|
5,726 |
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8,714 |
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General and administrative |
3,200 |
|
3,398 |
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|
9,451 |
|
10,487 |
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| |
7,022 |
|
8,689 |
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|
21,204 |
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30,182 |
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| Loss before other items |
(4,360 |
) |
(3,755 |
) |
|
(10,793 |
) |
(15,714 |
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Goodwill impairment |
- |
|
- |
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|
- |
|
(11,927 |
) |
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Restructuring costs |
- |
|
(1,419 |
) |
|
- |
|
(1,419 |
) |
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Amortization of intangible assets |
(98 |
) |
(149 |
) |
|
(282 |
) |
(481 |
) |
| |
Accretion expense |
(33 |
) |
(36 |
) |
|
(101 |
) |
(168 |
) |
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Interest expense |
(346 |
) |
(499 |
) |
|
(1,082 |
) |
(1,590 |
) |
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Warrant issuance expenses |
- |
|
- |
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|
(561 |
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- |
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Fair value adjustment - warrant liability |
798 |
|
293 |
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|
1,644 |
|
1,188 |
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Foreign exchange gain (loss) |
141 |
|
270 |
|
|
(79 |
) |
(24 |
) |
| Loss before income taxes |
(3,898 |
) |
(5,295 |
) |
|
(11,254 |
) |
(30,135 |
) |
| |
|
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Income tax expense |
264 |
|
459 |
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|
646 |
|
2,146 |
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| Net loss and comprehensive loss |
(4,162 |
) |
(5,754 |
) |
|
(11,900 |
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(32,281 |
) |
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Net loss (income) attributable to non-controlling interest |
43 |
|
(493 |
) |
|
(257 |
) |
(892 |
) |
| Net loss and comprehensive loss attributable to shareholders |
(4,119 |
) |
(6,247 |
) |
|
(12,157 |
) |
(33,173 |
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| Net loss and comprehensive loss per share |
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|
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Basic and diluted |
(0.72 |
) |
(2.07 |
) |
|
(2.77 |
) |
(11.01 |
) |
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|
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|
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| Weighted average shares outstanding |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
Basic and diluted |
5,732,584 |
|
3,018,034 |
|
|
4,383,406 |
|
3,013,641 |
|