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LASR - nLIGHT Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results

Revenues of $242.1 million for the full year 2022

Revenues of $56.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2022

nLIGHT, Inc. (Nasdaq: LASR), a leading provider of high-power semiconductor and fiber lasers used in the industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace and defense markets, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2022.

“Our performance in 2022 reflects the continuing evolution of our business. Strong execution of our strategic growth initiatives enabled us to achieve 21% growth in Industrial and Microfabrication outside of China this year, which grew to a record $133 million, more than double the revenues we generated in these markets in 2020,” commented Scott Keeney, nLIGHT’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “We also achieved multiple milestones in Directed Energy – a key growth market for nLIGHT.”

Mr. Keeney continued, “In the fourth quarter, led by record quarterly sales to Industrial customers outside of China, we delivered revenue above the mid-point of our previously announced guidance range. Although moving certain elements of our manufacturing out of China has been challenging, we made significant progress during the quarter. We completed installation of key automation equipment in our Camas facility and implemented a new ERP system as of January 1, 2023. We also executed a targeted reduction-in-force, and focused our product portfolio to better align with our near- and long-term growth opportunities. As a result, we incurred approximately $6 million of non-routine inventory charges and approximately $4 million of restructuring expenses during the quarter. Looking forward, we believe the strategic decisions we made in the fourth quarter better position us for long-term profitable growth.”

Full Year 2022 Financial Highlights

Year Ended
December 31,

(In thousands, except percentages)

2022

2021

% Change

Revenues

$

242,058

$

270,146

(10.4

)%

Gross margin

21.0

%

28.6

%

Loss from operations

$

(55,102

)

$

(30,217

)

(82.4

)%

Operating margin

(22.8

)%

(11.2

)%

Net loss

$

(54,579

)

$

(29,669

)

(84.0

)%

Adjusted EBITDA (1)

$

(8,754

)

$

22,562

(138.8

)%

Adjusted EBITDA, as a percentage of revenues

(3.6

)%

8.4

%

(1) A reconciliation of the non-GAAP metrics presented here to the most directly comparable GAAP metric has been provided in the tables included at the end of this release.

Revenues of $242.1 million for the full year 2022 were down 10.4% compared to $270.1 million for the full year 2021. Gross margin was 21.0% for the full year 2022 compared to 28.6% for the full year 2021. GAAP net loss for the full year 2022 was $54.6 million, or $1.23 per diluted share, compared to net loss of $29.7 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, for the full year 2021. Non-GAAP net loss for the full year 2022 was $22.3 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, compared to non-GAAP net income of $10.7 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, for the full year 2021. Reconciliations of the non-GAAP metrics presented here to the most directly comparable GAAP metric have been provided in the tables included at the end of this release.

Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights

Three Months Ended
December 31,

(In thousands, except percentages)

2022

2021

% Change

Revenues

$

56,679

$

67,453

(16.0

)%

Gross margin

10.2

%

26.6

%

Loss from operations

$

(23,495

)

$

(8,665

)

(171.1

)%

Operating margin

(41.5

)%

(12.8

)%

Net loss

$

(22,659

)

$

(8,750

)

(159.0

)%

Adjusted EBITDA (1)

$

(9,502

)

$

3,071

(409.4

)%

Adjusted EBITDA, as a percentage of revenues

(16.8

)%

4.6

%

(1) A reconciliation of the non-GAAP information provided here to the most directly comparable GAAP metric has been provided in the financial statement tables included in this release.

Revenues of $56.7 million for the fourth quarter of 2022 were down 16.0% compared to $67.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2021. Gross margin was 10.2% for the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to 26.6% for the fourth quarter of 2021. GAAP net loss for the fourth quarter of 2022 was $22.7 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, compared to net loss of $8.8 million, or $0.20 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2021. Non-GAAP net loss for the fourth quarter of 2022 was $12.3 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, compared to non-GAAP net loss of $0.2 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2021. Reconciliations of the non-GAAP metrics presented here to the most directly comparable GAAP metrics have been provided in the tables included at the end of this release.

Outlook

For the first quarter of 2023, nLIGHT expects revenues to be in the range of $50 million to $56 million. The midpoint of $53 million includes Laser Products revenue of approximately $41 million and Advanced Development revenue of approximately $12 million. nLIGHT expects overall gross margin to be in the range of 17% to 20%, with Laser Products gross margin in the range of 20% to 24% and Advanced Development gross margin of approximately 7%. nLIGHT expects Adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $(4) million to $(1) million.

We have not reconciled our outlook for Adjusted EBITDA because unrealized and realized foreign exchange gains and losses cannot be reasonably calculated or predicted nor can the probable significance be determined at this time. Accordingly, a reconciliation is not available without unreasonable effort.

Investor Conference Call at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Thursday, February 23, 2023

Parties interested in listening to nLIGHT’s quarterly conference call may do so by dialing 1-844-763-8274 (U.S., toll-free) or +1-412-717-9224 (international and toll), with the conference title: nLIGHT Fourth Quarter 2022 Earnings. The call can also be accessed via the web by going to nLIGHT’s Investor Relations page at http://investors.nlight.net .

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Results

In addition to U.S. GAAP results, this press release contains non-GAAP financial results, including Adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP net income (loss) and non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, basic and diluted. We use Adjusted EBITDA to help us evaluate our business, measure our performance, identify trends affecting our business, formulate business plans and make strategic decisions. In addition to our results determined in accordance with GAAP, we believe Adjusted EBITDA is a meaningful measure of performance as it is commonly utilized by us and the investment community to analyze operating performance in our industry. Similarly, we believe that providing non-GAAP net income (loss) and non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, basic and diluted, is useful to our investors as they present an informative supplemental view of our results from period to period by removing the effect of stock-based compensation expense and other non-recurring items. However, the non-GAAP metrics presented herein are specific to us and may not be comparable to similar metrics disclosed by other companies because of differing methods used by other companies in calculating them.

We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) adjusted for income tax expense (benefit), other non-operating income or expense, interest income or expense, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, acquisition and integration-related costs, and other non-recurring items as determined by management, as applicable. We define non-GAAP net income (loss) as GAAP net income (loss) adjusted for stock-based compensation, amortization of purchased intangibles, acquisition and integration-related costs, and other non-recurring items as determined by management, as applicable. We define non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, basic and diluted, as non-GAAP net income (loss) divided by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the respective period plus the dilutive effect of any common stock equivalents during the period in the case of non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, diluted.

Tables presenting the reconciliation of net loss to Adjusted EBITDA, as well as the reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP net income (loss) and GAAP to non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, basic and diluted, are included at the end of this press release.

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain statements in this release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “outlook,” “guidance,” “expects,” “intends,” “projects,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “targets,” “anticipates,” and similar expressions may identify these forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding expected revenues, gross margin, and Adjusted EBITDA, and our business strategy and ability to grow our business, as well as any other statement that does not directly relate to any historical or current fact. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions, which may not prove to be accurate. These statements are not guarantees and are subject to risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from these forward-looking statements, including but not limited to our ability to compete successfully in the markets for our products; changes in the markets we serve or in the global economy; our ability to increase our volumes and decrease our costs to offset potential declines in the average selling prices of our products; rapid technological changes in the markets that we participate in; our ability to develop and maintain products that can achieve market acceptance; our ability to generate sufficient revenues to achieve or maintain profitability in the future; our high levels of fixed costs and inventory and their effect on our gross profits and results of operations if demand for our products declines or we maintain excess inventory levels; widespread health crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, and their effect on our business, financial condition, or results of operations; our manufacturing capacity and operations and their suitability for future levels of demand; our reliance on a small number of customers for a significant portion of our revenues; our ability to manage risks associated with international customers and operations; the effect of government export and import controls on our ability to compete in international markets; our ability to protect our proprietary technology and intellectual property rights; fluctuations in our quarterly results of operations and other operating measures; and the effect on our business of claims, lawsuits, government investigations, other legal or regulatory proceedings, or commercial or contractual disputes that we are or may become involved in. Additional information concerning these and other factors can be found in nLIGHT's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including other risks, relevant factors and uncertainties identified in the “Risk Factors” section of nLIGHT's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or subsequent filings with the SEC. nLIGHT undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events or developments, except as required by law.

The nLIGHT logo and “nLIGHT” are registered trademarks or trademarks of nLIGHT, Inc. in various jurisdictions.

About nLIGHT

nLIGHT, Inc. is a leading provider of high-power semiconductor and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, aerospace and defense applications. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made but also the things that can be made. Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT employs over 1,100 people with operations in the U.S., China, Finland, Korea and Italy. For more information, please visit www.nlight.net .

nLIGHT, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
December 31,

Year Ended
December 31,

2022

2021

2022

2021

Revenue:

Products

$

45,375

$

50,906

$

192,658

$

206,195

Development

11,304

16,547

49,400

63,951

Total revenue

56,679

67,453

242,058

270,146

Cost of revenue:

Products

40,471

34,039

145,272

132,867

Development

10,425

15,472

45,965

59,972

Total cost of revenue (1)

50,896

49,511

191,237

192,839

Gross profit

5,783

17,942

50,821

77,307

Operating expenses:

Research and development (1)

13,558

13,984

53,773

54,814

Sales, general, and administrative (1)

11,828

12,623

48,258

52,710

Restructuring

3,892

3,892

Total operating expenses

29,278

26,607

105,923

107,524

Loss from operations

(23,495

)

(8,665

)

(55,102

)

(30,217

)

Other income (expense):

Interest income (expense), net

291

(37

)

529

(163

)

Other income, net

446

90

338

336

Loss before income taxes

(22,758

)

(8,612

)

(54,235

)

(30,044

)

Income tax expense (benefit)

(99

)

138

344

(375

)

Net loss

$

(22,659

)

$

(8,750

)

$

(54,579

)

$

(29,669

)

Net loss per share, basic

$

(0.50

)

$

(0.20

)

$

(1.23

)

$

(0.70

)

Net loss per share, diluted

$

(0.50

)

$

(0.20

)

$

(1.23

)

$

(0.70

)

Shares used in per share calculations:

Basic

45,039

43,277

44,436

42,142

Diluted

45,039

43,277

44,436

42,142

(1) Includes stock-based compensation as follows:

Three Months Ended
December 31,

Year Ended
December 31,

2022

2021

2022

2021

Cost of revenues

$

572

$

725

$

2,677

$

2,505

Research and development

2,267

3,025

11,675

13,433

Sales, general, and administrative

3,190

4,238

12,405

21,782

$

6,029

$

7,988

$

26,757

$

37,720

nLIGHT, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

As of

December 31,
2022

December 31,
2021

Assets

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

57,826

$

146,534

Marketable Securities

50,391

Accounts receivable, net

37,913

41,574

Inventory

67,600

73,746

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

17,026

15,350

Total current assets

230,756

277,204

Restricted cash

252

250

Lease right-of-use assets

13,893

17,048

Property, plant and equipment, net

60,693

56,101

Intangible assets, net

4,041

6,698

Goodwill

12,376

12,420

Other assets, net

7,222

3,897

Total assets

$

329,233

$

373,618

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

17,507

$

26,347

Accrued liabilities

12,820

14,730

Deferred revenue

1,407

1,629

Current portion of lease liabilities

2,758

3,066

Total current liabilities

34,492

45,772

Non-current income taxes payable

6,699

7,149

Long-term lease liabilities

12,852

14,612

Other long-term liabilities

4,345

3,952

Total liabilities

58,388

71,485

Stockholders' equity:

Common stock - par value

16

15

Additional paid-in capital

496,211

470,760

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(2,748

)

(587

)

Accumulated deficit

(222,634

)

(168,055

)

Total stockholders’ equity

270,845

302,133

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

329,233

$

373,618

nLIGHT, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

Year Ended December 31,

2022

2021

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net loss

$

(54,579

)

$

(29,669

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

Depreciation

11,085

9,179

Amortization

4,614

5,880

Reduction in carrying amount of right-of-use assets

3,000

3,253

Provision for (recoveries of) losses on accounts receivable

4

(70

)

Stock-based compensation

26,757

37,720

Deferred income taxes

4

37

Loss on disposal of assets

51

16

Non-cash restructuring charges

2,758

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable, net

2,757

(9,509

)

Inventory

4,623

(18,994

)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

(1,753

)

(3,630

)

Other assets, net

(5,219

)

(570

)

Accounts payable

(5,904

)

3,463

Accrued and other long-term liabilities

(577

)

(199

)

Deferred revenues

(208

)

(909

)

Lease liabilities

(1,942

)

(2,934

)

Non-current income taxes payable

(13

)

(507

)

Net cash used in operating activities

(14,542

)

(7,443

)

Cash flows from investing activities:

Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired

(664

)

(291

)

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

(21,388

)

(19,317

)

Acquisition of intangible assets and capitalization of patents

(332

)

(2,245

)

Purchase of marketable securities

(99,985

)

Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable securities

49,988

Net cash used in investing activities

(72,381

)

(21,853

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from public offerings, net of offering costs

82,354

Principal payments on term loan, debt and financing leases

(428

)

Payment of contingent consideration related to acquisition

(326

)

Proceeds from employee stock plan purchases

2,358

1,603

Proceeds from stock option exercises

1,197

1,145

Tax payments related to stock award issuances

(4,861

)

(10,606

)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

(1,306

)

73,742

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

(477

)

(235

)

Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

(88,706

)

44,211

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period

146,784

102,573

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period

$

58,078

$

146,784

Supplemental disclosures:

Cash paid (received) for interest, net

$

$

117

Cash paid for income taxes

442

526

Operating cash outflows from operating leases

3,925

3,513

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities

1,349

8,012

Accrued purchases of property, equipment and patents

207

2,522

nLIGHT, Inc.

Reconciliation of GAAP Financial Metrics to Non-GAAP

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA

Three Months Ended
December 31,

Year Ended
December 31,

2022

2021

2022

2021

Net loss

$

(22,659

)

$

(8,750

)

$

(54,579

)

$

(29,669

)

Income tax expense (benefit)

(99

)

138

344

(375

)

Other income, net

(446

)

(90

)

(338

)

(336

)

Interest (income) expense, net

(291

)

37

(529

)

163

Depreciation and amortization

4,072

3,748

15,699

15,059

Stock-based compensation

6,029

7,988

26,757

37,720

Restructuring charges

3,892

3,892

Adjusted EBITDA

$

(9,502

)

$

3,071

$

(8,754

)

$

22,562

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Net Income (Loss), and GAAP to Non-GAAP Net Income (Loss) per Share, Basic and Diluted

Three Months Ended
December 31,

Year Ended
December 31,

2022

2021

2022

2021

Net loss

$

(22,659

)

$

(8,750

)

$

(54,579

)

$

(29,669

)

Add back:

Stock-based compensation (1)

6,029

7,988

26,757

37,720

Amortization of purchased intangibles (1)

435

518

1,674

2,671

Restructuring charges

3,892

3,892

Non-GAAP net income (loss)

(12,303

)

(244

)

(22,256

)

10,722

GAAP weighted-average shares outstanding

45,039

43,277

44,436

42,142

Participating securities

699

Non-GAAP weighted-average number of shares, basic

45,039

43,277

44,436

42,841

Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents

4,341

Non-GAAP weighted-average number of shares, diluted

45,039

43,277

44,436

47,182

Non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, basic

$

(0.27

)

$

(0.01

)

$

(0.50

)

$

0.25

Non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, diluted

$

(0.27

)

$

(0.01

)

$

(0.50

)

$

0.23

(1) There is no income tax effect related to the stock-based compensation and amortization of purchased intangibles adjustments due to the full valuation allowance in the United States.

View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230223005845/en/

Joseph Corso
Chief Financial Officer
nLIGHT, Inc.
(360) 566-4460
joe.corso@nlight.net

Stock Information

Company Name: nLIGHT Inc.
Stock Symbol: LASR
Market: NASDAQ
Website: nlight.net

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