Sonim Technologies Reports First Quarter 2019 Financial Results

SAN MATEO, Calif., June 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonim Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: SONM), a leading U.S. provider of ultra-rugged mobility solutions designed specifically for task workers physically engaged in their work environments, reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019.

First Quarter 2019 Financial Highlights

    --  Net revenues increased 46% to $26.5 million from $18.2 million in Q1
        2018
    --  Gross profit increased 78% to $9.4 million from $5.3 million in Q1 2018
    --  Gross profit margin increased 650 basis points to 35.4% from 28.9% in Q1
        2018

Second Quarter 2019 Financial Outlook

    --  For the second quarter ending June 30, 2019, the company expects net
        revenues to increase between 34% and 38% from $31.5 million in Q2 2018

First Quarter 2019 Financial Results
Net revenues for the first quarter of 2019 increased 46% to $26.5 million from $18.2 million in the first quarter of 2018. The increase in net revenues was primarily due to the acceptance and launch of commercial sales of the company's XP3 device and increased mobile phone sales volumes to major wireless carriers.

Gross profit for the first quarter of 2019 increased 78% to $9.4 million (35.4% of net revenues) from $5.3 million (28.9% of net revenues) in the first quarter of 2018. The increase in gross profit was primarily due to an increase in net revenues from mobile phone sales as well as the reduced cost of revenues per mobile phones sold compared to the first quarter of 2018.

Net loss attributable to common stockholders for the first quarter of 2019 totaled $6.2 million or $(0.39) per basic and diluted share (based on 15.8 million shares), compared to net loss attributable to common stockholders of $8.0 million or $(7.77) per basic and diluted share (based on 1.0 million shares) in the first quarter of 2018.

Adjusted EBITDA loss (a non-GAAP metric reconciled below) for the first quarter of 2019 totaled $4.9 million, compared to an adjusted EBITDA loss of $3.6 million in the first quarter of 2018. The higher adjusted EBITDA loss was primarily due to an increase in operating expenses, which was partially offset by an increase in gross profit.

As of March 31, 2019, the company had cash and cash equivalents of $9.9 million. Following the company's initial public offering completed May 14, 2019, as well as the full exercise of the overallotment option granted in connection therewith, the company had 19.5 million shares of common stock outstanding.

Management Commentary
"With the rollout of our XP8 smartphone and XP5s feature phone in 2018, we generated considerable sales momentum, which has continued into the beginning of this year and translated into the solid financial performance we saw in Q1," said Bob Plaschke, CEO of Sonim Technologies. "More specifically, the first quarter was highlighted by a 46% year-over-year increase in net revenues, driven by increased mobile phone sales volumes to major wireless carriers as well as initial sell-through of the XP3 on the Sprint network in particular. Because of this greater scale and the inherent operational leverage in our business, we drove an even greater percentage increase in gross profit."

"As we continue to grow, we're focusing on every aspect of our organizational structure that will set us up for long-term success. We've added three new directors to our board, each with decades of experience in telecommunications and public safety. These individuals have a deep understanding of our business and possess skills and broader industry knowledge to further position Sonim as a major player with a lasting impact."

"We're in the midst of an exciting time for our business. With our successful initial public offering in May, we have sufficient capital to grow in our existing markets as well as expand our subscription-based products and services. On a more holistic level, we are committed to furthering our mission of ensuring task workers and first responders have access to solutions that meet their critical needs."

Subsequent Events
On May 10, 2019, Sonim Technologies became a publicly traded company, which was subsequent to the end of the first quarter of 2019. Due to the timing of the transaction, the company was not required to file its quarterly financial results within the typical reporting period established by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Going forward, the company will file its quarterly and annual financial results by the SEC's respective deadlines for those periods.

Also, beginning with the second quarter of 2019 and continuing in future quarterly periods, the company plans to hold a conference call to discuss its financial results, the date and details of which will be announced in advance of the event. Financial results will also be disseminated prior to the call.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Sonim Technologies provides Non-GAAP information to assist investors in assessing its operations in the way that its management evaluates those operations. Adjusted EBITDA is supplemental measure of the Company's performance that are not required by, and are not determined in accordance with, GAAP. Non-GAAP financial information is not a substitute for any financial measure determined in accordance with GAAP.

We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) adjusted to exclude the impact of stock-based compensation expense, depreciation and amortization, interest expense, net, income tax expense and change in fair value of warrant liability. Adjusted EBITDA is useful financial metrics in assessing our operating performance from period to period by excluding certain items that we believe are not representative of our core business, such as certain material non-cash items and other adjustments such as stock-based compensation and changes in the fair value of the warrant liability.

We believe that Adjusted EBITDA, viewed in addition to, and not in lieu of, our reported GAAP results, provide useful information to investors regarding our performance and overall results of operations for various reasons, including:

    --  non-cash equity grants made to employees at a certain price do not
        necessarily reflect the performance of our business at such time, and as
        such, stock-based compensation expense is not a key measure of our
        operating performance; and
    --  costs associated with certain one-time events are not considered a key
        measure of our operating performance.

We use Adjusted EBITDA:

    --  as a measure of operating performance;
    --  for planning purposes, including the preparation of budgets and
        forecasts;
    --  to evaluate the effectiveness of our business strategies;
    --  to allocate resources to enhance the financial performance of our
        business;
    --  to periodically assess compliance with certain covenants and other
        provisions under the Loan Agreement;
    --  in communications with our board of directors concerning our financial
        performance; and
    --  as a consideration in determining compensation for certain key
        employees.

Adjusted EBITDA have limitations as analytical tools, and should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations include:

    --  they do not reflect all cash expenditures, future requirements for
        capital expenditures or contractual commitments;
    --  they do not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, working
        capital needs;
    --  they do not reflect interest expense on our debt or the cash
        requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments; and
    --  other companies in our industry may define and/or calculate these
        metrics differently than we do, limiting their usefulness as comparative
        measures.

Set forth below is a reconciliation from net loss to Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2018 and 2019.


        
       
           Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Adjusted EBITDA


              
           
              Three Months Ended March 31

                                   ---

                                                                  2019        2018

                                                                              ---




         
         Net Loss                                      $(6,206)   $(5,071)




                                            Adjustments:

    ---

                Depreciation and
                 Amortization                                      534         467


                Stock Based Comp Expense                            47          33


                Interest Expense                                   422         406


                Income taxes                                       295         534




                Adjusted EBITDA                               $(4,908)   $(3,631)

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About Sonim Technologies, Inc.
Sonim Technologies is a leading U.S. provider of ultra-rugged mobility solutions designed specifically for task workers physically engaged in their work environments, often in mission-critical roles. The Sonim solution includes ultra-rugged mobile phones, a suite of industrial-grade accessories, and data and workflow applications which are collectively designed to increase worker productivity, communication and safety on the job site. For more information, visit www.sonimtech.com.

Important Cautions Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements relate to, among other things, future growth, profitability, continued market acceptance of the Company's products. These forward-looking statements are based on Sonim's current expectations, estimates and projections about its business and industry, management's beliefs and certain assumptions made by the company, all of which are subject to change. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as, "future", "believe," "expect," "may," "will," "intend," "estimate," "continue," or similar expressions or the negative of those terms or expressions. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to vary materially from those expressed in or indicated by the forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially include Sonim's ability to continue to generate positive cash flow, and ability to be profitable; anticipated trends, such as the use of and demand for its products; its ability to attract and retain customers to purchase and use its products; its ability to attract wireless carriers as customers for its products; the evolution of technology affecting its products and markets; its ability to introduce new products and enhance existing products, as well as the other potential factors described under "Risk Factors" included in Sonim's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and other documents on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (available at www.sec.gov). Sonim cautions you not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which reflect an analysis only and speak only as of the date hereof. Sonim assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements in order to reflect events or circumstances that may arise after the date of this release, except as required by law.


                                                                 
              
                SONIM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                                                                     DECEMBER 31, 2018 and March 31, 2019


                                                           
              
                (IN THOUSANDS OF U.S. DOLLARS EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)




                                                                                                 
              
                March 31, 2019              
     
     December 31, 2018

                                                                                                                                                                              ---




     Assets



     Cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                     $9,852                                 $13,049



     Accounts receivable, net                                                                                                       7,501                                  18,877



     Inventory                                                                                                                     29,063                                  21,831



     Prepaid expenses and other current assets                                                                                     12,363                                  10,111




     Total current assets                                                                                                          58,779                                  63,868



     Property and equipment, net                                                                                                     1009                                   1,071



     Other assets                                                                                                                   2,155                                   2,406




     Total assets                                                                                                                 $61,943                                 $67,345

                                                                                                                                                                              ---


     Liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)



     Current portion of long-term debt                                                                                               $282                                    $301



     Accounts payable                                                                                                              27,028                                  27,295



     Accrued expenses                                                                                                              16,063                                  16,381



     Deferred revenue                                                                                                               3,950                                   4,223




     Total current liabilities                                                                                                     47,323                                  48,200



     Income tax payable                                                                                                               901                                     807



     Long-term debt, less current portion                                                                                          13,104                                  13,209



     Total liabilities                                                                                                             61,328                                  62,216






     Stockholders' equity (deficit)


      Common stock, $0.001 par value per share; 100,000,000 shares authorized:
       15,873,705 and 15,591,357 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2019 and
       December 31, 2018, respectively;                                                                                                 16                                      15



     Additional paid-in capital                                                                                                   150,332                                 148,641



     Accumulated deficit                                                                                                        (149,733)                              (143,527)




     Total stockholders' equity (deficit)                                                                                             615                                   5,129




     Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)                                                                         $61,943                                 $67,345

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                SONIM TECHNOLOGIES, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS


                                                                         
              
                March 31, 2018 AND 2019


                                                    
              
                (IN THOUSANDS OF U.S. DOLLARS EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)






                                                                                                     
              
                March 31, 2019    
     
     March 31, 2018

                                                                                                                                                                 ---




     Net revenues                                                                                                                     $26,484                $18,190



     Cost of revenues                                                                                                                  17,105                 12,927




     Gross profit                                                                                                                       9,379                  5,263




     Operating expenses:



     Research and development                                                                                                           8,401                  5,141



     Sales and marketing                                                                                                                3,726                  2,543



     General and administrative                                                                                                         2,476                  1,593




     Total operating expenses                                                                                                          14,603                  9,277




     Loss from operations                                                                                                             (5,224)               (4,014)



     Interest expense                                                                                                                   (422)                 (406)



     Other expense, net                                                                                                                 (265)                 (117)




     Loss before income taxes                                                                                                         (5,911)               (4,537)



     Income tax expense                                                                                                                 (295)                 (534)




     Net loss                                                                                                                         (6,206)               (5,071)


      Cumulative dividends on Series A, Series A-1 and Series A-2 preferred shares                                                           0                (2,967)




     Net loss attributable to common stockholders                                                                                    $(6,206)              $(8,038)

                                                                                                                                                                 ---

      Net loss per share attributable to common stockholders, basic and diluted                                                        $(0.39)               $(7.77)

                                                                                                                                                                 ---



      Weighted-average shares used in computing net loss per share attributable to common
       stockholders, basic and diluted                                                                                              15,783,744              1,034,641


                                                              
              
                SONIM TECHNOLOGIES, INC.


                                                        
              
                CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS


                                                        
              
                MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2018 AND 2019


                                                           
              
                (IN THOUSANDS OF U.S. DOLLARS)




                                                                                                                         2019      2018

                                                                                                                                   ---


     Cash flows from operating activities:



        Net income (loss)                                                                                           $(6,206) $(5,071)



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



     Depreciation and amortization                                                                                       534       467



     Stock-based compensation                                                                                             47        33



      Trade-in guarantee                                                                                               (268)



     Noncash interest expense                                                                                              -      228



     Deferred income taxes                                                                                              (11)     (14)



     Provision for doubtful accounts                                                                                     (3)     (41)



        Changes in operating assets and liabilities:



     Accounts receivable                                                                                              11,379   (2,887)



     Inventory                                                                                                       (7,233)  (2,802)



     Prepaid expenses and other current assets                                                                       (2,252)  (2,533)



     Other assets                                                                                                       (19)     (16)



     Accounts payable                                                                                                  (268)    7,730



     Accrued expenses                                                                                                  (319)      475



     Deferred revenue                                                                                                    (3)    (370)



     Income tax payable                                                                                                   94       121




     Net cash used in operating activities                                                                           (4,528)  (4,680)

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     Cash flows from investing activities:



     Purchase of property and equipment                                                                                 (82)     (69)



     Development of tooling and purchased software licenses                                                            (109)    (841)



     Net cash used in investing activities                                                                             (191)    (910)

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     Cash flows from financing activities:





      Proceeds from borrowings on long-term debt, net                                                                      -    3,000



     Proceeds on line of credit                                                                                            -   17,510



     Repayment on line of credit                                                                                       (123) (15,738)



     Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of costs                                                              1,604



       Cost associated with amendments to credit agreements                                                                -       18



     Proceeds from exercise of stock options                                                                              41        11



     Net cash provided by financing activities                                                                         1,522     4,801

                                                                                                                                   ---




     Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents                                                                       (3,197)    (789)



     Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                                                                 13,049     1,581

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     Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                                                                       $9,852      $792

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     Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:



     Cash paid for interest                                                                                             $358      $113



     Cash paid for income taxes                                                                                           84        29



     Non-cash investing and financing activities:



     Other assets included in accounts payable                                                                             4       238

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