Intermolecular Reports Third Quarter and Nine Month 2018 Financial Results

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Intermolecular, Inc. (Nasdaq: IMI), the trusted partner for advanced materials innovation, today reported results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2018.

Q3 2018 Financial and Operational Highlights

    --  Revenue of $7.9 million, which exceeded the company's guidance.
    --  Program revenue increased 7% year-over-year to $7.4 million.
    --  Adjusted EBITDA totaled $0.5 million, which exceeded the company's
        guidance and marked the company's fifth consecutive quarter of positive
        adjusted EBITDA.
    --  Net loss totaled $(0.7) million, an improvement from net loss of $(1.8)
        million in the same period a year ago.
    --  Secured four program contracts during the period.

Recent Operational Highlights

    --  Signed a major new program service agreement with a leading
        semiconductor manufacturer during the fourth quarter of 2018. Management
        expects a material revenue contribution in 2019.

Nine Month 2018 Financial and Operational Highlights

    --  Revenue increased 3% to $27.3 million.
    --  Program revenue increased 29% to a $26.0 million.
    --  Total operating expenses decreased 30% to $20.5 million.
    --  Adjusted EBITDA improved to $3.3 million from a loss of $(2.8) million
        in the same period a year ago.
    --  Net loss totaled $(0.8) million, a significant improvement from a net
        loss of $(10.5) million in the same period a year ago.
    --  Cash and investments increased $4.8 million from December 31, 2017 to
        $30.6 million, or $0.62 per share, at September 30, 2018. The company
        also continued to have no debt.
    --  Secured nine program contracts during the period.

Management Commentary
"Our financial results for the third quarter exceeded our guidance for the period," said Intermolecular President and CEO Chris Kramer. "Q3 marked our fifth consecutive quarter of positive adjusted EBITDA, which we believe reflects the continued strength of our services business and consistent execution of our ongoing cost management initiatives. Looking at our financial results for the first nine months of 2018, our adjusted EBITDA reached the highest level in five years, which we believe reflects both strong demand for our services as well as a 30% reduction in operating expenses.

"While we do expect a slowdown in the fourth quarter due to the timing of certain program completions as well as a temporary delay in the scheduled commencement of a new program, we are encouraged by the recent major new program service agreement we secured in Q4 with a leading semiconductor manufacturer. With this new relationship as well as our increasing momentum in additional new programs and extensions, coupled with the improved operational efficiencies that we have been implementing, we believe we are well-positioned for 2019 and beyond. Additionally, the share repurchase program we announced today is a reflection of our confidence in the business and our commitment to maximizing shareholder value."

Third Quarter of 2018 Financial Results
Revenue for the third quarter of 2018 was $7.9 million, a decrease of 20% from $9.8 million in the second quarter of 2018, and a decrease of 9% from $8.6 million in the same period a year ago. Program revenue was $7.4 million, a 21% decrease from $9.4 million in the second quarter of 2018, and a 7% increase from $6.9 million in the same period a year ago.

Gross profit for the third quarter of 2018 was $5.8 million (74% of total revenue), a 1% increase from $5.7 million (67% of total revenue) in the same period a year ago.

Total operating expenses for the third quarter of 2018 were $6.7 million, flat compared to the second quarter of 2018, and a decrease of 13% compared to $7.7 million in the same period a year ago.

Net loss for the third quarter of 2018 totaled $(0.7) million, or $(0.01) per basic and diluted share, compared to net income of $0.5 million, or $0.01 per basic and diluted share in the second quarter of 2018, and an improvement from a net loss of $(1.8) million, or $(0.04) per basic and diluted share in the same period a year ago.

Non-GAAP net loss, which excludes stock-based compensation expense, for the third quarter of 2018 totaled $(0.5) million, or $(0.01) per basic and diluted share, compared to non-GAAP net income of $0.7 million, or $0.01 per basic and diluted share in the second quarter of 2018, and an improvement from a non-GAAP net loss of $(1.6) million, or $(0.03) per basic and diluted share in the same period a year ago.

Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter of 2018 totaled $0.5 million, compared to $1.8 million in the second quarter of 2018, and an improvement from an adjusted EBITDA of $0.1 million in the same period a year ago.

Cash and investments totaled $30.6 million at the end of third quarter of 2018, a decrease of $0.7 million compared to $31.3 million at the end of second quarter of 2018. The company had no debt at quarter end.

Nine Month 2018 Financial Results
Revenue for the first nine months of 2018 was $27.3 million, an increase of 3% from $26.7 million in the same period a year ago. Program revenue was $26.0 million, an increase of 29% from $20.2 million in the same period a year ago.

Gross profit for the first nine months of 2018 was $19.0 million (70% of total revenue), a 4% increase from $18.2 million (68% of total revenue) in the same period a year ago.

Total operating expenses for the first nine months of 2018 was $20.5 million, a decrease of 30% compared to $29.2 million in the same period a year ago.

Net loss for the first nine months of 2018 totaled $(0.8) million, or $(0.02) per basic and diluted share, an improvement from a net loss of $(10.5) million, or $(0.21) per basic and diluted share in the same period a year ago.

Non-GAAP net loss for the first nine months of 2018 totaled $(0.2) million, or $(0.00) per basic and diluted share, an improvement from a non-GAAP net loss of $(9.3) million, or $(0.19) per basic and diluted share in the same period a year ago.

Adjusted EBITDA for the first nine months of 2018 totaled $3.3 million, an improvement from an adjusted EBITDA loss of $(2.8) million in the same period a year ago.

2018 Financial Outlook
The following statements are based on Intermolecular's current expectations for the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2018. The following statements are forward-looking, and actual results could differ materially depending on market conditions and the factors set forth under "Forward-Looking Statements" below. Intermolecular does not plan to update, nor does it undertake any obligation to update, this outlook in the future.

    --  Revenue is projected to be in the range of $5.2 million to $5.8 million;
    --  Net loss is projected to be between $(2.8) million and $(3.2) million,
        or $(0.06) per share (based on approximately 49.8 million shares
        expected to be outstanding);
    --  Non-GAAP net loss is projected to be between $(2.4) million and $(2.8)
        million, or $(0.05) per share and $(0.06) per share, respectively (based
        on approximately 49.8 million shares expected to be outstanding); and,
    --  Adjusted EBITDA loss is projected to be between $(1.8) million and
        $(2.2) million.

Intermolecular reports revenue, cost of revenue, gross margin, operating income (loss), net income (loss) and earnings (loss) per share in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and additionally on a non-GAAP basis. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures with the most directly comparable GAAP measures, as well as a description of the items excluded from the non-GAAP measures, is included in the financial statements portion of this press release. Please refer to "Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and "Reconciliation of GAAP Net Loss to Non-GAAP Net Loss" below.

Conference Call
Intermolecular will host a conference call and simultaneous audio-only webcast today (November 6, 2018) at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific Time) to discuss these results. The call will be hosted by Intermolecular President and CEO Chris Kramer and CFO Bill Roeschlein.

U.S. dial-in number: (877) 251-1860
International dial-in number: (224) 357-2386
Conference ID: 9991865

Please call the conference telephone number five to ten minutes prior to start time. An operator will register your name and organization. If you have difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact Liolios Group at (949) 574-3860.

A live and archived webcast (audio only) of the call will be available on Intermolecular's website for up to 30 days after the call.

About Intermolecular, Inc.
Intermolecular(®) is the trusted partner for advanced materials innovation. Advanced materials are at the core of innovation in the 21(st) century for a wide range of industries including semiconductors, consumer electronics, automotive and aerospace. With its substantial materials expertise, accelerated learning and experimentation platform, and information and analytics infrastructure, Intermolecular has a ten-year track record helping leading companies accelerate and de-risk materials innovation. Learn more at www.intermolecular.com.

"Intermolecular" and the Intermolecular logo are registered trademarks; all rights reserved.

Forward-Looking Statements
Statements made in this press release and the earnings call referencing the press release that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are commonly identified by words such as "would," "may," "expects," "believes," "plans," "intends," "projects" and other terms with similar meaning. Investors are cautioned that the forward-looking statements in this document are based on current beliefs, assumptions and expectations, speak only as of the date of this document and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations. Such statements are subject to certain known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond Intermolecular's control, that could cause actual results and other future events to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forward-looking information and statements. Material factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, without limitation, the following: our ability to productize our workflows with existing and future customers; expectations regarding our future revenue, cash flow and GAAP and non-GAAP net income or loss; financial condition; the ability of our new business model to generate profits and long-term shareholder returns; the extent to which technology developed in collaboration with our customers will continue to remain on the critical path and have significant value for such customers and us as well as the industry as a whole; and anticipated growth in our current markets through expansion of existing customer programs and the entry into other engagements with new customers. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations, including but not limited to: our ability to execute on our strategy, prove our business model and remain technologically competitive in rapidly evolving industry conditions; commercial acceptance of our HPC platform and methodology as effective R&D tools; our ability to achieve and sustain profitability; the ability of our customers to achieve their announced product roadmaps in a timely manner; the extent to which we are able to successfully extend and expand relationships with existing customers; our ability to manage the growth of our business; the rapid technology changes and volatility of the customers and industries we serve; our potential need for future capital to finance our operations; and other risks described in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K as updated by our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission available at www.sec.gov, particularly in the sections titled "Risk Factors." All forward-looking statements are based on management's current estimates, projections and assumptions, and we assume no obligation to update them.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement the financial data presented on a GAAP basis, we also disclose certain non-GAAP financial measures, which exclude the effect of stock-based compensation expense. These non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with GAAP, do not serve as an alternative to GAAP and may be calculated differently than non-GAAP financial information disclosed by other companies. These results should only be used to evaluate our results of operations in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures. We believe that our non-GAAP financial information provides useful information to management and investors regarding financial and business trends relating to our financial condition and results of operations because the non-GAAP measures exclude charges that management considers to be outside of Intermolecular's core operating results. We believe that the non-GAAP measures of revenue, cost of net revenue, gross profit, gross margin, operating (loss) income, net (loss) income, earnings per share and net (loss) income per share, viewed in combination with our financial results calculated in accordance with GAAP, provide investors with additional perspective and a more meaningful understanding of our ongoing operating performance. In addition, management uses these non-GAAP measures to review and assess financial performance, to determine executive officer incentive compensation and to plan and forecast performance in future periods.

Corporate Contact
Bill Roeschlein
Intermolecular, Inc.
Chief Financial Officer
bill.roeschlein@intermolecular.com
(408) 582-5415

Investor Contact
Matt Glover or Najim Mostamand, CFA
Liolios Group, Inc.
IMI@liolios.com
(949) 574-3860


                                                                                              
            
              Intermolecular, Inc.

                                                                                           
       Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

                                                                                     
       
       (In thousands, except share and per share amounts, Unaudited)




                                            
     
            Three Months Ended                                      Nine Months Ended September 30,
                                                September 30,



                                                                     2018                        2017                                                      2018             2017




     Revenue:



     Program revenue                                                      $
          7,354                                             $
            6,869              $
         25,975       $
          20,160


      Licensing and royalty revenue                                                  508                                                       1,753                      1,364                6,495




     Total revenue                                                                7,862                                                       8,622                     27,339               26,655



     Cost of revenue:



     Cost of program revenue                                                      2,054                                                       2,864                      8,286                8,106


      Cost of licensing and royalty revenue                                            4                                                          11                          8                  303




     Total cost of revenue                                                        2,058                                                       2,875                      8,294                8,409




     Gross profit                                                                 5,804                                                       5,747                     19,045               18,246




     Operating expenses:



     Research and development                                                     4,463                                                       4,835                     12,551               17,328



     Sales and marketing                                                            692                                                         874                      2,346                3,285



     General and administrative                                                   1,581                                                       2,000                      5,615                7,225



     Restructuring charges                                                                                                                                                                 1,351




     Total operating expenses                                                     6,736                                                       7,709                     20,512               29,189




     Loss from operations                                                         (932)                                                    (1,962)                   (1,467)            (10,943)



     Other income (expense):


      Interest income (expense), net                                                 168                                                          70                        413                  182



     Other income (expense), net                                                     78                                                          64                        241                  243



      Total other income (expense), net                                              246                                                         134                        654                  425



      Loss before provision for income
       taxes                                                                       (686)                                                    (1,828)                     (813)            (10,518)



     Provision for income taxes                                                                                                                                            1                    1




     Net loss                                                             $
          (686)                                          $
            (1,828)              $
         (814)    $
          (10,519)



      Net loss per share, basic and diluted                               $
          (0.01)                                           $
            (0.04)             $
         (0.02)      $
          (0.21)



      Weighted-average number of shares
       used in computing net loss per
       share, basic and diluted                                               49,746,082                                                  49,554,701                 49,667,518           49,543,014


                                                                                    
        
                Intermolecular, Inc.

                                                                                  
        Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

                                                                                 
        
                (In thousands, Unaudited)




                                                        As of September 30, 2018                                             As of December 31, 2017




     
                ASSETS



     Current assets:



     Cash and cash equivalents                                                                    $
              6,889                                  $
            6,090



     Short-term investments                                                                                  23,759                                           18,060



      Total cash, cash equivalents and short-
       term investments                                                                                       30,648                                           24,150



     Accounts receivable                                                                                      3,330                                            5,519


      Prepaid expenses and other current
       assets                                                                                                    949                                            1,069




     Total current assets                                                                                    34,927                                           30,738



     Long-term investments                                                                                                                                    1,657



     Materials inventory                                                                                      2,752                                            2,781



     Property and equipment, net                                                                              3,497                                            5,913



     Intangible assets, net                                                                                   2,141                                            2,620



     Other assets                                                                                               542                                              600




     Total assets                                                                                $
              43,859                                 $
            44,309





                   LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY



     Current liabilities:



     Accounts payable                                                                               $
              752                                    $
            928



     Accrued liabilities                                                                                        917                                              865


      Accrued compensation and employee
       benefits                                                                                                2,602                                            2,535



     Deferred revenue                                                                                           289                                              941




     Total current liabilities                                                                                4,560                                            5,269



     Other long-term liabilities                                                                              2,737                                            2,967




     Total liabilities                                                                                        7,297                                            8,236



     Stockholders' equity:



     Common stock                                                                                                50                                               50



     Additional paid-in capital                                                                             215,606                                          214,796


      Accumulated other comprehensive loss                                                                      (19)                                            (35)



     Accumulated deficit                                                                                  (179,075)                                       (178,738)




     Total stockholders' equity                                                                              36,562                                           36,073



      Total liabilities and stockholders'
       equity                                                                                     $
              43,859                                 $
            44,309


                                                     
            
                Intermolecular, Inc.

                                                 
         Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

                                                   
            
                (In thousands, Unaudited)




                                                                           Nine Months Ended September 30,



                                                         2018                                              2017



      Cash flows from operating activities:



     Net loss                                                        $
              (814)                         $
        (10,519)


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


      Depreciation, amortization and accretion                                    3,514                                   5,369



     Stock-based compensation                                                      624                                   1,221


      Loss on disposal of property and equipment                                                                            70


      Changes in operating assets and
       liabilities:



     Accounts receivable                                                         2,666                                   1,587


      Prepaid expenses and other assets                                             177                                     663



     Materials inventory                                                            57                                     391



     Accounts payable                                                            (304)                                    688



     Accrued and other liabilities                                               (220)                                    370



     Deferred revenue                                                            (652)                                    485



      Net cash provided by operating activities                                   5,048                                     325



      Cash flows from investing activities:



     Purchase of investments                                                  (21,968)                               (15,505)



     Redemption of investments                                                  18,151                                  20,014


      Purchase of property and equipment                                          (620)                                  (705)



     Proceeds from sale of equipment                                                 1                                      12



      Net cash (used in) provided by investing
       activities                                                               (4,436)                                  3,816



      Cash flows from financing activities:



     Payment of capital leases                                                                                           (13)


      Proceeds from exercise of common stock
       options                                                                      187



      Net cash (used in) provided by financing
       activities                                                                   187                                    (13)



      Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
       equivalents                                                                  799                                   4,128


      Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
       period                                                                     6,090                                   5,759



      Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                      $
              6,889                            $
         9,887


                                                                                     
              
                Intermolecular, Inc.

                                                                              
           Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

                                                                
              
             (In thousands, except per share amounts and percentages, Unaudited)




                                                  
        
              Three Months Ended                               
              
                Nine Months Ended
                                                          September 30,                                                          September 30,



                                                    2018                                         2017                                                2018                  2017




     GAAP cost of net revenue                            $
              2,058                                              $
              2,875                       $
          8,294        $
           8,409


      Stock-based compensation expense (a)                             (33)                                                          (38)                              (125)                (144)




     Non-GAAP cost of net revenue                        $
              2,025                                              $
              2,837                       $
          8,169        $
           8,265




     GAAP gross profit                                   $
              5,804                                              $
              5,747                      $
          19,045       $
           18,246


      Stock-based compensation expense (a)                               33                                                             38                                 125                   144




     Non-GAAP gross profit                               $
              5,837                                              $
              5,785                      $
          19,170       $
           18,390




     As a percentage of net revenue:



     GAAP gross margin                                               73.8%                                                         66.7%                              69.7%                68.5%




     Non-GAAP gross margin                                           74.2%                                                         67.1%                              70.1%                69.0%




     GAAP operating loss                                 $
              (932)                                           $
              (1,962)                    $
          (1,467)    $
           (10,943)


      Stock-based compensation expense (a):



     - Cost of net revenue                                              33                                                             38                                 125                   144



     - Research and development                                         69                                                             61                                 183                   306



     - Sales and marketing                                              22                                                             28                                  73                    97



     - General and administrative                                       18                                                            115                                 243                   674




     Non-GAAP operating loss                             $
              (790)                                           $
              (1,720)                      $
          (843)     $
           (9,722)






     GAAP net loss                                       $
              (686)                                           $
              (1,828)                      $
          (814)    $
           (10,519)


      Stock-based compensation expense (a)                              142                                                            242                                 624                 1,221




     Non-GAAP net loss                                   $
              (544)                                           $
              (1,586)                      $
          (190)     $
           (9,298)






     GAAP net loss                                       $
              (686)                                           $
              (1,828)                      $
          (814)    $
           (10,519)



     Interest (income) expense, net                                  (168)                                                          (70)                              (413)                (182)



     Provision for taxes                                                                                                                                                  1                     1


      Depreciation, amortization, impairments and
       accretion                                                      1,212                                                          1,772                               3,905                 5,369



     Restructuring charges (b)                                                                                                                                                             1,351


      Stock-based compensation expense (a)                              142                                                            242                                 624                 1,221




     Adjusted EBITDA                                       $
              500                                                $
              116                       $
          3,303      $
           (2,759)





      Shares used in computing GAAP basic and
       diluted earnings per share                                49,746,082                                                     49,554,701                          49,667,518            49,543,014



     GAAP earnings per share:


      Basic and diluted net loss per share               $
              (0.01)                                            $
              (0.04)                     $
          (0.02)      $
           (0.21)


      Shares used in computing Non-GAAP basic and
       diluted earnings per share                                49,746,082                                                     49,554,701                          49,667,518            49,543,014



     Non-GAAP earnings per share:


      Basic and diluted net loss per share               $
              (0.01)                                            $
              (0.03)                     $
          (0.00)      $
           (0.19)



               (a)               Stock-based compensation reflects
                                  expense recorded relating to
                                  stock-based awards. The Company
                                  excludes this item when it
                                  evaluates the continuing
                                  operational performance of the
                                  Company, as management believes
                                  this provides it a meaningful
                                  understanding of its core
                                  operating performance.




               (b)               Restructuring charges incurred in
                                  connection with a reduction in
                                  headcount primarily comprised of
                                  employee severance and benefit
                                  costs.


                                    
              
                Intermolecular, Inc.

                                       
              Fourth Quarter 2018 Outlook

                           
              Reconciliation of GAAP Net Loss to Non-GAAP Net Loss

                     
              
                (In thousands, except per share amounts, Unaudited)





     GAAP net loss range                                                                
             $(2,800) -   $(3,200)



     Stock-based compensation                                                                   
             $400 -   $400




     Non-GAAP net loss range                                                            
             $(2,400) -   $(2,800)






     GAAP and Non-GAAP diluted shares                                                                            49,800



     GAAP net loss per share range                                                        
             $(0.06) -   $(0.06)



     Non-GAAP net loss per share range                                                    
             $(0.05) -   $(0.06)

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