Infinera Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2014 Financial Results

SUNNYVALE, CA--(Marketwired - Oct 22, 2014) - Infinera Corporation (NASDAQ: INFN), provider of Intelligent Transport Networks, today released financial results for the third quarter of 2014 ended September 27, 2014.

GAAP revenue for the quarter was $173.6 million compared to $165.4 million in the second quarter of 2014 and $142.0 million in the third quarter of 2013. GAAP gross margin for the quarter was 43.4% compared to 42.5% in the second quarter of 2014 and 48.1% in the third quarter of 2013. GAAP operating margin for the quarter was 4.3% compared to 4.9% in the second quarter of 2014 and 4.5% in the third quarter of 2013.

GAAP net income for the quarter was $4.8 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, compared to net income of $4.8 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2014, and net income of $3.3 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2013.

Non-GAAP gross margin for the quarter was 44.2% compared to 43.3% in the second quarter of 2014 and 49.2% in the third quarter of 2013. Non-GAAP operating margin for the quarter was 8.6% compared to 9.0% in the second quarter of 2014 and 9.9% in the third quarter of 2013.

Non-GAAP net income for the quarter was $14.2 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, compared to net income of $13.5 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2014, and net income of $12.8 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2013. 

These non-GAAP measures exclude non-cash stock-based compensation expenses and the amortization of debt discount on Infinera's convertible senior notes. A further explanation of the use of non-GAAP financial information and a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the GAAP equivalents can be found at the end of this release.

"I'm pleased that we continue to achieve significant revenue growth while expanding our gross margin and profit levels," said Tom Fallon, Infinera's Chief Executive Officer. "Our business outlook remains positive as we've strengthened our product portfolio with the introduction of the Cloud Xpress while enhancing our market leading DTN-X. I believe Infinera has never been better positioned as we continue to deliver what we believe are the right products at the right time."

Conference Call Information
Infinera will host a conference call for analysts and investors to discuss its third quarter of 2014 results and its outlook for the fourth quarter of 2014 today at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific Time). A live webcast of the conference call will also be accessible from the Investor Relations' section of Infinera's website at www.infinera.com. Following the webcast, an archived version will be available on the website for 90 days. To hear the replay, parties in the United States and Canada should call 1-888-562-5415. International parties can access the replay at 1-203-369-3763.

About Infinera
Infinera provides Intelligent Transport Networks to help carriers exploit the increasing demand for cloud-based services and data center connectivity as they advance into the Terabit Era. With solutions from Infinera, network operators may easily deploy high-capacity transport networks across the metro and around the world. Infinera is unique in its use of breakthrough semiconductor technology to deliver large scale Photonic Integrated Circuit (PICs) and the application of PICs to vertically integrated optical networking solutions. www.infinera.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements are based on information available to Infinera as of the date hereof and actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied due to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding Infinera's expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies including statements regarding Infinera's expectations for its business outlook; belief that Infinera has never been better positioned; and ability to deliver the right products at the right time. Such forward-looking statements can be identified by forward-looking words such as "anticipated," "believed," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "should," "will," and "would" or similar words. The risks and uncertainties that could cause Infinera's results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements include aggressive business tactics by Infinera's competitors; delays in the development and introduction of Infinera's products and market acceptance of these products; the effect of changes in product pricing or mix, and/or increases in component costs could have on Infinera's gross margin; Infinera's reliance on single-source suppliers; Infinera's ability to protect Infinera's intellectual property; claims by others that Infinera infringes their intellectual property; war, terrorism, public health issues, natural disasters, and other circumstances that could disrupt supply, delivery or demand of products; Infinera's ability to respond to rapid technological changes; and other risks detailed in Infinera's SEC filings from time to time. More information on potential factors that may impact Infinera's business are set forth in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 28, 2014 and filed with the SEC on August 1, 2014, as well as subsequent reports filed with or furnished to the SEC from time to time. These reports are available on Infinera's website at www.infinera.com and the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Infinera assumes no obligation to, and does not currently intend to, update any such forward-looking statements.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
In addition to disclosing financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), this press release and the accompanying tables contain certain non-GAAP measures that exclude non-cash stock-based compensation expenses and amortization of debt discount on Infinera's convertible senior notes. Infinera believes these adjustments are appropriate to enhance an overall understanding of its underlying financial performance and also its prospects for the future and are considered by management for the purpose of making operational decisions. In addition, these results are the primary indicators management uses as a basis for its planning and forecasting of future periods. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income (loss), basic and diluted net income (loss) per share, or gross margin prepared in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures are not based on a comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles and are subject to limitations. For a description of these non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, please see the section titled, "GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations." Infinera anticipates disclosing forward-looking non-GAAP information in its conference call to discuss its third quarter results, including an estimate of non-GAAP earnings for the fourth quarter of 2014 that excludes non-cash stock-based compensation expenses and amortization of debt discount on Infinera's convertible senior notes. 

A copy of this press release can be found on the Investor Relations' page of Infinera's website at www.infinera.com.

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Infinera Corporation  
GAAP Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations  
(In thousands, except share data)  
(Unaudited)  
                 
  Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended  
  September 27,   September 28,   September 27,   September 28,  
  2014   2013   2014   2013  
Revenue:                        
    Product $ 147,178   $ 121,332   $ 413,784   $ 350,322  
    Services   26,381     20,688     67,989     54,708  
      Total revenue   173,559     142,020     481,773     405,030  
                         
Cost of revenue:                        
    Cost of product   86,703     66,685     251,047     222,330  
    Cost of services   11,554     6,964     26,765     19,973  
      Total cost of revenue   98,257     73,649     277,812     242,303  
                         
Gross profit   75,302     68,371     203,961     162,727  
                         
Operating expenses:                        
    Research and development   35,051     32,528     96,135     93,935  
    Sales and marketing   20,794     17,720     56,738     52,921  
    General and administrative   11,977     11,678     36,612     32,976  
      Total operating expenses   67,822     61,926     189,485     179,832  
                         
Income (loss) from operations   7,480     6,445     14,476     (17,105 )
                         
Other income (expense), net:                        
    Interest income   373     232     1,046     636  
    Interest expense   (2,781 )   (2,578 )   (8,186 )   (3,427 )
    Other gain (loss), net   (24 )   (444 )   (1,017 )   (805 )
      Total other income (expense), net   (2,432 )   (2,790 )   (8,157 )   (3,596 )
                         
Income (loss) before income taxes   5,048     3,655     6,319     (20,701 )
Provision for income taxes   205     308     1,070     1,240  
Net income (loss) $ 4,843   $ 3,347   $ 5,249   $ (21,941 )
                         
Net income (loss) per common share:                        
  Basic $ 0.04   $ 0.03   $ 0.04   $ (0.19 )
  Diluted $ 0.04   $ 0.03   $ 0.04   $ (0.19 )
                         
Weighted average shares used in computing net income (loss) per common share:                        
  Basic   124,378     118,740     122,953     116,653  
  Diluted   128,964     124,679     127,062     116,653  
                           
                           
                           
Infinera Corporation  
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations  
(In thousands, except percentages and per share data)  
(Unaudited)  
                               
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 27,     June 28,     September 28,     September 27,     September 28,  
    2014     2014     2013     2014     2013  
Reconciliation of Gross Profit:                                        
U.S. GAAP as reported   $ 75,302     $ 70,253     $ 68,371     $ 203,961     $ 162,727  
Stock-based compensation(1)     1,491       1,360       1,549       4,135       5,801  
Non-GAAP as adjusted   $ 76,793     $ 71,613     $ 69,920     $ 208,096     $ 168,528  
                                         
Reconciliation of Gross Margin:                                        
U.S. GAAP as reported     43.4 %     42.5 %     48.1 %     42.3 %     40.2 %
Stock-based compensation(1)     0.8 %     0.8 %     1.1 %     0.9 %     1.4 %
Non-GAAP as adjusted     44.2 %     43.3 %     49.2 %     43.2 %     41.6 %
                                         
Reconciliation of Income (Loss) from Operations:                                        
U.S. GAAP as reported   $ 7,480     $ 8,052     $ 6,445     $ 14,476     $ (17,105 )
Stock-based compensation(1)     7,371       6,804       7,643       20,847       23,802  
Non-GAAP as adjusted   $ 14,851     $ 14,856     $ 14,088     $ 35,323     $ 6,697  
                                         
Reconciliation of Operating Margin:                                        
U.S. GAAP as reported     4.3 %     4.9 %     4.5 %     3.0 %     (4.2 )%
Stock-based compensation(1)     4.3 %     4.1 %     5.4 %     4.3 %     5.9 %
Non-GAAP as adjusted     8.6 %     9.0 %     9.9 %     7.3 %     1.7 %
                                         
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss):                                        
U.S. GAAP as reported   $ 4,843     $ 4,780     $ 3,347     $ 5,249     $ (21,941 )
Stock-based compensation(1)     7,371       6,804       7,643       20,847       23,802  
Amortization of debt discount(2)     1,956       1,908       1,770       5,724       2,350  
Non-GAAP as adjusted   $ 14,170     $ 13,492     $ 12,760     $ 31,820     $ 4,211  
                                         
Net Income (Loss) per Common Share - Basic:                                        
U.S. GAAP as reported   $ 0.04     $ 0.04     $ 0.03     $ 0.04     $ (0.19 )
Non-GAAP as adjusted   $ 0.11     $ 0.11     $ 0.11     $ 0.26     $ 0.04  
                                         
Net Income (Loss) per Common Share - Diluted:                                        
U.S. GAAP as reported   $ 0.04     $ 0.04     $ 0.03     $ 0.04     $ (0.19 )
Non-GAAP as adjusted   $ 0.11     $ 0.11     $ 0.10     $ 0.25     $ 0.03  
                                         
Weighted average shares used in computing net income (loss) per common share - U.S. GAAP:                                        
Basic     124,378       123,128       118,740       122,953       116,653  
Diluted     128,964       126,758       124,679       127,062       116,653  
                                         
Weighted average shares used in computing net income (loss) per common share - Non-GAAP:                                        
Basic     124,378       123,128       118,740       122,953       116,653  
Diluted     128,964       126,758       124,679       127,062       121,178  
                                         
                                         
(1) Stock-based compensation expense is calculated in accordance with the fair value recognition provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation effective January 1, 2006. The following table summarizes the effects of stock-based compensation related to employees and non-employees (in thousands):  
                                         
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 27,     June 28,     September 28,     September 27,     September 28,  
    2014     2014     2013     2014     2013  
Cost of revenue   $ 492     $ 477     $ 422     $ 1,421     $ 1,382  
Research and development     2,270       2,080       2,434       6,488       8,175  
Sales and marketing     1,982       1,815       1,853       5,517       5,659  
General and administration     1,628       1,549       1,807       4,707       4,167  
      6,372       5,921       6,516       18,133       19,383  
Cost of revenue - amortization from balance sheet*     999       883       1,127       2,714       4,419  
Total stock-based compensation expense   $ 7,371     $ 6,804     $ 7,643     $ 20,847     $ 23,802  
                                         
* Stock-based compensation expense deferred to inventory and deferred inventory costs in prior periods and recognized in the current period.  
   
(2) Under GAAP, certain convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash on conversion are required to be separately accounted for as liability (debt) and equity (conversion option) components of the instrument in a manner that reflects the issuer's non-convertible debt borrowing rate. Accordingly, for GAAP purposes, Infinera is required to amortize as a debt discount an amount equal to the fair value of the conversion option that was recorded in equity as interest expense on its $150 million 1.75% convertible debt issuance in May 2013 over the term of the notes. These amounts have been adjusted in arriving at Infinera's non-GAAP results because management believes that this non-cash expense is not indicative of ongoing operating performance and provides a better indication of Infinera's underlying business performance.  
   
   
   
   
Infinera Corporation  
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets  
(In thousands, except par values)  
(Unaudited)  
             
    September 27,     December 28,  
    2014     2013  
ASSETS                
                 
Current assets:                
  Cash and cash equivalents   $ 110,864     $ 124,330  
  Short-term investments     206,713       172,660  
  Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $20 in 2014 and $43 in 2013     136,085       100,643  
  Inventory     130,833       123,685  
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets     21,714       17,752  
      Total current assets     606,209       539,070  
                 
Property, plant and equipment, net     74,964       79,668  
Long-term investments     55,886       64,419  
Cost-method investment     14,500       9,000  
Long-term restricted cash     4,224       3,904  
Other non-current assets     5,309       4,865  
      Total assets   $ 761,092     $ 700,926  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                
                 
Current liabilities:                
  Accounts payable   $ 51,456     $ 39,843  
  Accrued expenses     23,593       22,431  
  Accrued compensation and related benefits     29,632       33,899  
  Accrued warranty     12,736       12,374  
  Deferred revenue     24,386       32,402  
      Total current liabilities     141,803       140,949  
                 
  Long-term debt, net     114,888       109,164  
  Accrued warranty, non-current     15,070       10,534  
  Deferred revenue, non-current     8,633       4,888  
  Other long-term liabilities     18,741       17,581  
                 
Commitments and contingencies                
                 
Stockholders' equity:                
  Preferred stock, $0.001 par value                
    Authorized shares - 25,000 and no shares issued and outstanding     -       -  
  Common stock, $0.001 par value                
    Authorized shares - 500,000 as of September 27, 2014 and December 28, 2013                
    Issued and outstanding shares - 125,267 as of September 27, 2014 and 119,887 as of December 28, 2013     125       120  
  Additional paid-in capital     1,064,723       1,025,661  
  Accumulated other comprehensive loss     (3,655 )     (3,486 )
  Accumulated deficit     (599,236 )     (604,485 )
  Total stockholders' equity     461,957       417,810  
      Total liabilities and stockholders' equity   $ 761,092     $ 700,926  
                       
                       
                       
             
Infinera Corporation  
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows  
(In thousands)  
(Unaudited)  
             
    Nine Months Ended  
    September 27,     September 28,  
    2014     2013  
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:                
Net income (loss)   $ 5,249     $ (21,941 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:                
  Depreciation and amortization     19,340       18,574  
  Amotization of debt discount and issuance costs     6,217       2,552  
  Amortization of premium on investments     2,720       870  
  Stock-based compensation expense     20,847       23,802  
  Other loss (gain)     15       (278 )
  Changes in assets and liabilities:                
    Accounts receivable     (35,463 )     19,805  
    Inventory     (9,015 )     (3,603 )
    Prepaid expenses and other assets     (4,965 )     (6,427 )
    Accounts payable     11,009       (30,624 )
    Accrued liabilities and other expenses     657       1,640  
    Deferred revenue     (4,272 )     (1,655 )
    Accrued warranty     4,898       6,680  
      Net cash provided by operating activities     17,237       9,395  
                 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:                
  Purchase of available-for-sale investments     (214,272 )     (206,528 )
  Purchase of cost-method investment     (5,500 )     -  
  Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale investments     17,876       2,850  
  Proceeds from maturities and calls of investments     168,137       77,143  
  Purchase of property and equipment     (14,364 )     (13,605 )
  Change in restricted cash     (320 )     110  
      Net cash used in investing activities     (48,443 )     (140,030 )
                 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:                
  Proceeds from issuance of debt, net     -       144,469  
  Proceeds from issuance of common stock     19,683       21,551  
  Minimum tax withholding paid on behalf of employees for net share settlement     (1,846 )     (1,541 )
      Net cash provided by financing activities     17,837       164,479  
                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash     (97 )     (881 )
                 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents     (13,466 )     32,963  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period     124,330       104,666  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period   $ 110,864     $ 137,629  
                 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:                
  Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds   $ 1,056     $ 1,536  
  Cash paid for interest   $ 1,313     $ -  
Supplemental schedule of non-cash financing activities:                
  Transfer of inventory to fixed assets   $ 1,838     $ 6,672  
                 
                 
                 
Infinera Corporation
Supplemental Financial Information
(Unaudited)
                 
  Q4'12 Q1'13 Q2'13 Q3'13 Q4'13 Q1'14 Q2'14 Q3'14
Revenue ($Mil) $128.1 $124.6 $138.4 $142.0 $139.1 $142.8 $165.4 $173.6
Gross Margin% (1) 35.9% 35.9% 38.9% 49.2% 41.4% 41.8% 43.3% 44.2%
Revenue Composition:                
  Domestic% 63% 63% 64% 73% 54% 78% 82% 70%
  International% 37% 37% 36% 27% 46% 22% 18% 30%
  Customers >10% of Revenue 1 1 - 3 1 2 2 1
Cash Related Information:                
  Cash from (Used in) Operations ($Mil) $8.3 $(21.3) $17.9 $12.8 $25.8 $(15.4) $10.3 $22.3
  Capital Expenditures ($Mil) $3.2 $4.9 $4.5 $4.2 $7.5 $5.6 $4.4 $4.4
  Depreciation & Amortization ($Mil) $6.4 $6.3 $6.3 $5.9 $6.0 $6.3 $6.5 $6.5
  DSO's 76 82 64 56 66 68 66 71
Inventory Metrics:                
  Raw Materials ($Mil) $13.0 $12.2 $9.8 $12.1 $14.3 $13.2 $11.2 $11.6
  Work in Process ($Mil) $57.3 $53.1 $41.0 $45.7 $49.2 $47.8 $40.6 $44.4
  Finished Goods ($Mil) $57.5 $65.7 $70.5 $65.7 $60.2 $65.5 $79.1 $74.8
Total Inventory ($Mil) $127.8 $131.0 $121.3 $123.5 $123.7 $126.5 $130.9 $130.8
Inventory Turns (2) 2.6 2.4 2.8 2.3 2.6 2.6 2.9 3.0
Worldwide Headcount 1,242 1,219 1,238 1,296 1,318 1,346 1,396 1,456
                 
                 
                 
(1) Amounts reflect non-GAAP results. Non-GAAP adjustments include non-cash stock-based compensation expense.
 
(2) Infinera calculates non-GAAP inventory turns as annualized non-GAAP cost of revenue before adjustments for non-cash stock-based compensation expense divided by the average inventory for the quarter.
 
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