LASR - nLIGHT Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2021 Results

November, 04 2021 04:05 PM nLIGHT Inc.

Revenues of $72.2 million and gross margin of 29.6% for the third quarter of 2021

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 third quarter of 2021.

“nLIGHT delivered another record revenue quarter and generated the highest products gross margin in our history as a public company,” commented Scott Keeney, nLIGHT’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “We increased revenue year-over-year in each of our end markets as demand for both our semiconductor and fiber lasers was strong throughout the quarter. Our performance in the third quarter reflects the execution of our strategy to increase our focus on customers outside of China and the diversity in our revenue base.”

Mr. Keeney continued, “As a result of a 17% year-over-year increase in revenue combined with a higher mix of business coming from outside of China, we increased our products gross margins by 490 basis year-over-year to a record 37.1%. Assuming the midpoint of our Q4 revenue guidance, we are again on track to deliver more than 20% year-over-year growth.”

Third Quarter 2021 Financial Highlights


Three Months Ended September 30,


(In thousands, except percentages)
2021

2020

% Change
Revenues
$
72,235


$
61,732


17.0
%
Gross margin
29.6
%

27.8
%


Loss from operations
$
(6,759
)

$
(3,976
)

(70.0
)%
Operating margin
(9.4
)%

(6.4
)%


Net loss
$
(6,880
)

$
(2,110
)

(226.1
)%
Adjusted EBITDA ⁽¹⁾
$
7,212


$
6,211


16.1
%
Adjusted EBITDA, as percentage of revenues
10.0
%

10.1
%


⁽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 $72.2 million for the third quarter of 2021 were up 17.0% compared to $61.7 million for the third quarter of 2020. Gross margin was 29.6% for the third quarter of 2021 compared to 27.8% for the third quarter of 2020. GAAP net loss for the third quarter of 2021 was $(6.9) million, or net loss of $(0.16) per diluted share, compared to net loss of $(2.1) million, or net loss of $(0.05) per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2020. Non-GAAP net income for the third quarter of 2021 was $3.9 million, or non-GAAP net income of $0.08 per diluted share, compared to non-GAAP net income of $5.3 million, or non-GAAP net income of $0.12 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2020. Reconciliations of the non-GAAP information provided here to the most directly comparable GAAP metric have been provided in the financial statement tables included in this release.

Outlook

For the fourth quarter of 2021, nLIGHT expects revenues to be in the range of $66 million to $72 million, gross margin to be in the range of 25% to 28%, and Adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $3 million to $5 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, November 4, 2021

Parties interested in listening to nLIGHT’s quarterly conference call may do so by dialing 1-833-535-2198 (U.S., toll-free) or +1-412-902-6775 (international and toll), with the conference title: nLIGHT Third Quarter 2021 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 and non-GAAP net income 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 and non-GAAP net income 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 financial measures presented herein are specific to us and may not be comparable to similar measures 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 weighted-average 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 loss 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 and year-over-year revenue growth, gross margin, and Adjusted EBITDA and our expectations regarding customer demand for our products, operating results, and financial position, 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 from these forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: (1) our ability to compete successfully in the markets for our products, (2) changes in the markets we serve or in the global economy, (3) our ability to increase our volumes and decrease our costs to offset potential declines in the average selling prices of our products, (4) rapid technological change in the markets that we participate in and our ability to develop and maintain products that can achieve market acceptance, (5) our ability to generate sufficient revenues to achieve or maintain profitability in the future, (6) 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, (7) disruptions including pandemics, such as COVID-19, and their effect on our business, financial condition, or results of operations, (8) our manufacturing capacity and operations and their suitability for future levels of demand, (9) our reliance on a small number of customers for a significant portion of our revenues, and (10) our ability to manage risks associated with international customers and operations, (11) the effect of current and potential tariffs and global trade policies on the cost of our products, (12) our ability to protect our proprietary technology and intellectual property rights, and (13) fluctuations in our quarterly results of operations and other operating measures. 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 1,200 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 September 30,

Nine Months Ended September 30,

2021

2020

2021

2020
Revenue:







Products
$
54,393


$
51,117


$
155,289


$
133,151

Development
17,842


10,615


47,404


23,934

Total revenue
72,235


61,732


202,693


157,085

Cost of revenue:







Products
34,193


34,645


98,828


95,142

Development
16,647


9,927


44,500


22,226

Total cost of revenue ⁽¹⁾
50,840


44,572


143,328


117,368

Gross profit
21,395


17,160


59,365


39,717

Operating expenses:







Research and development ⁽¹⁾
14,838


11,126


40,830


29,136

Sales, general, and administrative ⁽¹⁾
13,316


10,010


40,087


27,343

Total operating expenses
28,154


21,136


80,917


56,479

Loss from operations
(6,759
)

(3,976
)

(21,552
)

(16,762
)
Other income (expense):







Interest income (expense), net
(20
)

(96
)

(126
)

122

Other income, net
102


477


246


63

Loss before income taxes
(6,677
)

(3,595
)

(21,432
)

(16,577
)
Income tax expense (benefit)
203


(1,485
)

(513
)

(162
)
Net loss
$
(6,880
)

$
(2,110
)

$
(20,919
)

$
(16,415
)
Net loss per share, basic
$
(0.16
)

$
(0.05
)

$
(0.50
)

$
(0.43
)
Net loss per share, diluted
$
(0.16
)

$
(0.05
)

$
(0.50
)

$
(0.43
)
Shares used in per share calculations:







Basic
42,884


38,558


41,759


38,195

Diluted
42,884


38,558


41,759


38,195

⁽¹⁾ Includes stock-based compensation as follows:

Three Months Ended September 30,

Nine Months Ended September 30,

2021

2020

2021

2020
Cost of revenues
$
740


$
505


$
1,780


$
1,189

Research and development
3,782


2,545


10,408


6,602

Sales, general, and administrative
5,550


3,633


17,544


8,692


$
10,072


$
6,683


$
29,732


$
16,483

nLIGHT, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (In thousands) (Unaudited)



As of

September 30, 2021

December 31, 2020
Assets



Current assets:



Cash and cash equivalents
$
165,584


$
102,282

Accounts receivable, net
36,490


31,820

Inventory
70,683


54,706

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
17,267


11,767

Total current assets
290,024


200,575

Restricted cash
250


291

Lease right-of-use assets
17,187


12,302

Property and equipment, net
52,303


44,480

Intangible assets, net
5,580


8,345

Goodwill
12,437


12,484

Other assets, net
4,190


5,167

Total assets
$
381,971


$
283,644





Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity



Current liabilities:



Accounts payable
$
31,868


$
21,057

Accrued liabilities
15,742


15,321

Deferred revenue
1,607


2,528

Lease liabilities
2,858


2,273

Current portion of long-term debt
—


184

Total current liabilities
52,075


41,363

Non-current income taxes payable
6,988


7,556

Long-term lease liabilities
14,921


10,375

Long-term debt
—


215

Other long-term liabilities
3,989


4,221

Total liabilities
77,973


63,730

Stockholders' equity:



Common stock - par value
15


15

Additional paid-in capital
464,090


358,544

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(802
)

(259
)
Accumulated deficit
(159,305
)

(138,386
)
Total stockholders’ equity
303,998


219,914

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
381,971


$
283,644

nLIGHT, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (In thousands) (Unaudited)



Nine Months Ended September 30,

2021

2020
Cash flows from operating activities:



Net loss
$
(20,919
)

$
(16,415
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:



Depreciation
6,670


5,614

Amortization
4,641


4,319

Reduction in carrying amount of right-of-use assets
2,435


2,162

Provision for (recoveries of) losses on accounts receivable
(70
)

84

Stock-based compensation
29,732


16,483

Deferred income taxes
(11
)

—

Loss on disposal of assets
3


—

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:



Accounts receivable, net
(4,580
)

4,094

Inventory
(16,169
)

(6,411
)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
(5,542
)

(4,753
)
Other assets
(437
)

(2,418
)
Accounts payable
9,699


10,565

Accrued and other long-term liabilities
907


1,494

Deferred revenues
(925
)

1,405

Lease liabilities
(2,156
)

(2,120
)
Non-current income taxes payable
(591
)

591

Net cash provided by operating activities
2,687


14,694

Cash flows from investing activities:



Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired
(291
)

(168
)
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
(13,636
)

(19,395
)
Capitalization of patents
(303
)

(717
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(14,230
)

(20,280
)
Cash flows from financing activities:



Proceeds from public offerings, net of offering costs
82,354


—

Proceeds from term loan
—


15,000

Principal payments on debt and financing leases
(428
)

(15,126
)
Payment of contingent consideration related to acquisition
(326
)

—

Proceeds from employee stock plan purchases
750


685

Proceeds from stock option exercises
975


1,117

Tax payments related to stock award issuances
(8,265
)

(3,314
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
75,060


(1,638
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
(256
)

373

Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
63,261


(6,851
)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period
102,573


117,294

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period
$
165,834


$
110,443

Supplemental disclosures:



Cash paid (received) for interest, net
$
116


$
(312
)
Cash paid for income taxes
434


1,015

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities
7,348


13,470

Accrued purchases of property, equipment and patents
2,287


1,294

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 September 30,

Nine Months Ended September 30,

2021

2020

2021

2020
Net loss
$
(6,880
)

$
(2,110
)

$
(20,919
)

$
(16,415
)
Income tax expense (benefit)
203


(1,485
)

(513
)

(162
)
Other income, net
(102
)

(477
)

(246
)

(63
)
Interest (income) expense, net
20


96


126


(122
)
Depreciation and amortization
3,899


3,504


11,311


9,933

Stock-based compensation
10,072


6,683


29,732


16,483

Acquisition and integration-related costs
—


—


—


50

Adjusted EBITDA
$
7,212


$
6,211


$
19,491


$
9,704





*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 September 30,

Nine Months Ended September 30,

2021

2020

2021

2020
Net loss
$
(6,880
)

$
(2,110
)

$
(20,919
)

$
(16,415
)
Add back:







Stock-based compensation ⁽¹⁾
10,072


6,683


29,732


16,483

Amortization of purchased intangibles ⁽¹⁾
718


696


2,153


2,008

Acquisition and integration-related costs ⁽¹⁾
—


—


—


50

Non-GAAP net income
3,910


5,269


10,966


2,126









GAAP weighted average shares outstanding
42,884


38,558


41,759


38,195

Participating securities
774


629


681


508

Non-GAAP weighted average number of shares, basic
43,658


39,187


42,440


38,703

Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents
3,986


4,290


4,510


4,112

Non-GAAP weighted average number of shares, diluted
47,644


43,477


46,950


42,815









Non-GAAP net income per share, basic
$
0.09


$
0.13


$
0.26


$
0.05

Non-GAAP net income per share, diluted
$
0.08


$
0.12


$
0.23


$
0.05

⁽¹⁾ There is no income tax effect related to the stock-based compensation, acquisition and integration-related costs, and amortization of purchased intangibles adjustments due to the full valuation allowance in the U.S.

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Joseph Corso
VP, Corporate Development and Investor Relations
nLIGHT, Inc.
(360) 566-4460
joe.corso@nlight.net

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

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