Mitcham Industries Reports Fiscal 2020 Second Quarter Results

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Sept. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitcham Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIND) ("Mitcham" or "the Company") today announced financial results for its fiscal 2020 second quarter ended July 31, 2019.

Total revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 increased 7% to $8.9 million, compared to $8.4 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2019. The improvement was driven primarily by further growth within the Marine Technology Products segment. Revenues from the Marine Technology Products segment rose 12% to $6.7 million in the second quarter, compared to $6.0 million in the same period last year. Revenue from the Equipment Leasing segment was $2.2 million in the second quarter, down 12% from $2.5 million in the same period last year.

The Company reported a net loss of $3.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2020 compared to a net loss of $4.6 million in the same period during fiscal 2019. The net loss attributable to common shareholders of $3.6 million, or $(0.30) per share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2020 improved from a loss of $5.0 million, or $(0.41) per share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2019.

Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 was a loss of $1.0 million, relatively flat with the loss of approximately $1.1 million in the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP measure, is defined and reconciled to reported net loss and cash provided by operating activities in the accompanying financial tables.

Rob Capps, Mitcham's Co-Chief Executive Officer, stated, "Our fiscal 2020 second quarter results came in as expected. We continue to see encouraging order activity for our Marine Technology products segment and saw a 12% year-over-year increase in top-line growth this quarter. Our revenues were affected mostly by the delay of seismic source controller orders that appear to have been pushed out until later this year. However, our backlog of firm orders continues to grow and reached approximately $14 million as of July 31, 2019, an increase of 27% from $11.0 million at April 30, 2019 and up from $8.7 million at January 31, 2019. Orders for our new MA-X sonar technology contributed to our backlog growth. We ramped up our research and development expenses by 60% in the quarter as we continue to expand our technology offerings and respond to specific customer requests.

"As we continue to implement our strategic shift away from energy-dependent markets, we are making progress expanding our position in marine markets with our new technology and products. For example, we are seeing new opportunities for commercial and military programs, fueled in part, we believe, by some of our recent technology developments. We are also working on a number of fronts to form partnerships with others as another means of expanding our product and technology offerings," added Capps. "The flow of firm orders in the marine seismic market, specifically for source controller solutions, has been slower than we anticipated. Our customers have shown us a number of instances in which enhancements in technology are desired, or even necessary. However, most customers have been reluctant to pull the trigger on committing the capital necessary for the enhancements. We remain confident that these opportunities will come to fruition, but the timing continues to be uncertain.

"In the Equipment Leasing segment, we saw a 12% decline in top-line growth, as expected. While we believe that this business will not return to historical levels this year, we are seeing opportunities within this part of our business, particularly in Europe.

"Regarding our financial position, our capital structure remains strong, with no funded debt on our balance sheet and ample liquidity, including cash and cash equivalents of $7.6 million as of July 31, 2019. Overall, we are very pleased with the steady pace of order activity so far this year although the uncertainty surrounding the global economy, which has impacted capital availability and product demand, has caused some of our customers to delay the timing of certain order deliveries. For this reason, we now expect to produce positive operating income by the fourth quarter of this fiscal year rather than completing our full fiscal year in positive territory."

FISCAL 2020 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS
Total revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 increased compared to last year's second quarter to $8.9 million, driven by higher marine technology products sales. Marine technology products segment sales increased to $6.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2020 compared to $6.0 million in last year's second quarter. Seamap sales increased 29% from the prior year period to $4.9 million, and Klein sales increased 16% compared to the same period last year to $1.8 million. Included in last year's second quarter sales was a $797,000 contribution from SAP, which was sold in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 and therefore, not included in the recent quarterly results.

Total Equipment leasing revenues were $2.2 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2020 compared to $2.5 million in the same period last year. Equipment leasing revenues, excluding equipment sales, were $1.4 million, a decrease of 16% compared to the same period last year. Lease pool equipment sales were $455,000 in the second quarter of fiscal 2020 compared to $718,000 in the second quarter a year ago. Other equipment sales were $347,000 in the second quarter of fiscal 2019 compared to $125,000 in the second quarter a year ago.

Lease pool depreciation expense in the second quarter of fiscal 2020 decreased 53% to $1.1 million from $2.4 million in the same period a year ago due to lease pool sales and minimal purchase of lease pool equipment in recent periods.

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $4.8 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2020 compared to $5.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2019 and $5.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. As a percentage of revenues, SG&A expenses in the second quarter of 2020 decreased to 54% from 66% in last year's second quarter.

CONFERENCE CALL
Management has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, September 5 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Central Time) to discuss fiscal 2020 second quarter results. To access the call, please dial (412) 902-0030 and ask for the Mitcham Industries call at least 10 minutes prior to the start time. Investors may also listen to the conference live on the Mitcham Industries corporate website, http://www.mitchamindustries.com, by logging onto the site and clicking "Investor Relations." A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available through September 12, 2019 and may be accessed by calling (201) 612-7415 and using passcode 13693821#. A webcast archive will also be available at http://www.mitchamindustries.com shortly after the call and will be accessible for approximately 90 days. For more information, please contact Dennard Lascar Investor Relations (713) 529?6600 or email mind@dennardlascar.com.

About Mitcham Industries
Mitcham Industries, Inc. provides technology to the oceanographic, hydrographic, defense, seismic and security industries. Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, Mitcham has a global presence with operating locations in the United States, Canada, Singapore, Malaysia, Hungary, Colombia and the United Kingdom. Mitcham's worldwide Marine Technology Products segment, which includes its Seamap and Klein Marine Systems units, designs, manufactures and sells specialized, high performance, marine sonar and seismic equipment. Through its Equipment Leasing segment, Mitcham believes it is the largest independent provider of exploration equipment to the seismic industry.

Forward-looking Statements
Certain statements and information in this press release concerning results for the quarter ended July 31, 2019 may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "plan," "intend," "should," "would," "could" or other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which are generally not historical in nature. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect on us. While management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made, there can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be those that we anticipate. All comments concerning our expectations for future revenues and operating results are based on our forecasts of our existing operations and do not include the potential impact of any future acquisitions. Our forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our present expectations or projections.

For additional information regarding known material factors that could cause our actual results to differ from our projected results, please see our filings with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date they are made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.


            Contacts:           
            Rob Capps, Co-CEO


                                          Mitcham Industries, Inc.


                                 
            936-291-2277




                                          Ken Dennard /Zach Vaughan


                                          Dennard Lascar Investor
                                           Relations


                                 
            713-529-6600

Tables to Follow

                                                                  
            
           MITCHAM INDUSTRIES, INC.


                                                            
            
           CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


                                                            
            
           (in thousands, except per share data)


                                                                       
         
                (unaudited)




                                                                                             July 31, 2019                January 31, 2019


                                                                         
         
                ASSETS



     Current assets:



     Cash and cash equivalents                                                                               $
        7,489                    $
      9,389



     Restricted cash                                                                                  150                              160


      Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of
       $2,073 and $2,113 
              at July 31, 2019 and January 31,
       2019, respectively                                                                           10,649                           12,082



     Inventories, net                                                                              13,115                           10,774



     Prepaid expenses and other current assets                                                      3,323                            1,735



     Assets held for sale                                                                               -                           2,202



     Total current assets                                                                          34,726                           36,342


      Seismic equipment lease pool and property and equipment, net                                  11,841                           14,155



     Operating lease right-of-use assets                                                            2,738



     Intangible assets, net                                                                         9,909                           10,495



     Goodwill                                                                                       2,531                            2,531



     Deferred tax asset                                                                                68                               68


      Long-term receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
       of $- at 
              July 31, 2019 and January 31, 2019                                           90                              712



     Other assets                                                                                   1,144                              712



     Long-term assets held for sale                                                                     -                             286



     Total assets                                                                                           $
        63,047                   $
      65,301


                                                            
            
           LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY



     Current liabilities:



     Accounts payable                                                                                        $
        1,977                    $
      1,534



     Deferred revenue                                                                                 405                            1,040



     Accrued expenses and other current liabilities                                                 4,650                            3,738



     Income taxes payable                                                                             177                              224



     Operating lease liabilities - current                                                            720



     Liabilities held for sale                                                                          -                             892



     Total current liabilities                                                                      7,929                            7,428



     Operating lease liabilities - non-current                                                      2,018



     Other non-current liabilities                                                                  1,086                            1,195



     Total liabilities                                                                             11,033                            8,623



     Shareholders' equity:


      Preferred stock, at cost, $1.00 par value; 1,000 shares
       authorized; 917 and 830 shares issued and
       outstanding at July 31, 2019 and January 31, 2019,
       respectively                                                                                 20,310                           18,330


      Common stock, $0.01 par value; 20,000 shares authorized;
       14,058 and 14,049 shares issued at 
              July 31, 2019,
       and January 31, 2019, respectively                                                              141                              140



     Additional paid-in capital                                                                   123,452                          123,085


      Treasury stock, at cost (1,929 shares at July 31, 2019 and
       January 31, 2019)                                                                          (16,860)                        (16,860)



     Accumulated deficit                                                                         (70,494)                        (63,973)



     Accumulated other comprehensive loss                                                         (4,535)                         (4,044)



     Total shareholders' equity                                                                    52,014                           56,678



     Total liabilities and shareholders' equity                                                             $
        63,047                   $
      65,301

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                MITCHAM INDUSTRIES, INC.


                                                   
           
             CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS


                                                     
             
              (in thousands, except per share data)


                                                                 
            
                (unaudited)




                                                                       For the Three Months Ended                                    For the Six Months Ended
                                                            
              July 31,                                  
              July 31,


                                                        2019                            2018                              2019                    2018



     Revenues:



     Sale of marine technology products                        $
            6,723                               $
            5,877                            $
          12,700      $
           9,443



     Equipment leasing                                1,374                           1,630                             4,697                   4,327


      Sale of lease pool and other equipment             801                             843                             1,358                   2,193



     Total revenues                                   8,898                           8,350                            18,755                  15,963



     Cost of sales:



     Sale of marine technology products               3,887                           3,216                             7,342                   5,302


      Equipment leasing (including lease pool
       depreciation)                                   1,880                           3,242                             4,291                   6,824



     Equipment sales                                    249                              32                               499                     732



     Total cost of sales                              6,016                           6,490                            12,132                  12,858



     Gross profit                                     2,882                           1,860                             6,623                   3,105



     Operating expenses:



     Selling, general and administrative              4,795                           5,504                            10,027                  11,134



     Research and development                           498                             312                               813                     682



     Provision for doubtful accounts                                                                                                           200



     Depreciation and amortization                      651                             620                             1,301                   1,237



     Total operating expenses                         5,944                           6,436                            12,141                  13,253



     Operating loss                                 (3,062)                        (4,576)                          (5,518)               (10,148)



     Other income (expense):



     Interest (expense) income, net                    (11)                             17                              (22)                     35



     Other, net                                        (15)                             55                                92                     141



     Total other (expense) income                      (26)                             72                                70                     176



     Loss before income taxes                       (3,088)                        (4,504)                          (5,448)                (9,972)



     Provision for income taxes                        (48)                           (85)                            (103)                  (522)



     Net loss                                                $
            (3,136)                            $
            (4,589)                          $
          (5,551)   $
          (10,494)



     Preferred stock dividends                        (499)                          (411)                            (970)                  (796)


      Net loss attributable to common shareholders            $
            (3,635)                            $
            (5,000)                          $
          (6,521)   $
          (11,290)



     Net loss per common share:



     Basic                                                    $
            (0.30)                             $
            (0.41)                           $
          (0.54)     $
          (0.93)



     Diluted                                                  $
            (0.30)                             $
            (0.41)                           $
          (0.54)     $
          (0.93)


      Shares used in computing loss per common
       share:



     Basic                                           12,128                          12,093                            12,124                  12,090



     Diluted                                         12,128                          12,093                            12,124                  12,090


                                    
              
                MITCHAM INDUSTRIES, INC.


                        
              
                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS


                                         
              
                (in thousands)


                                          
              
                (unaudited)




                                                                                                For the Six Months Ended
                                                                                      
             July 31,


                                                                                  2019                           2018


                   Cash flows from operating activities:



     Net loss                                                                           $
          (5,551)                 $
        (10,494)


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



     Depreciation and amortization                                              3,960                          6,399



     Stock-based compensation                                                     341                            368


      Provision for doubtful accounts, net of charge offs                                                        200



     Provision for inventory obsolescence                                                                       115


      Gross profit from sale of lease pool equipment                             (780)                       (1,246)



     Deferred tax expense                                                         135                          (306)



     Changes in:



     Accounts receivable                                                          100                          2,227



     Unbilled revenue                                                               3                          (341)



     Inventories                                                              (2,372)                       (1,406)



     Prepaid expenses and other current assets                                   (11)                       (1,435)



     Income taxes receivable and payable                                         (47)                           665


      Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current
       liabilities                                                                 632                        (1,551)



     Deferred revenue                                                            (50)                           942



     Foreign exchange losses net of gains                                         137                             64



     Net cash used in operating activities                                    (3,503)                       (5,799)


                   Cash flows from investing activities:


      Purchases of seismic equipment held for lease                              (230)                        (1386)



     Acquisition of assets                                                                                  (3,000)



     Purchases of property and equipment                                        (573)                         (487)



     Sale of used lease pool equipment                                          1,186                          2,792



     Sale of business, net of cash sold                                           239


      Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities                          622                        (2,081)


                   Cash flows from financing activities:



     Proceeds from exercise of stock options                                       26



     Net proceeds from preferred stock offering                                 1,980                          5,450



     Preferred stock dividends                                                  (970)                         (796)



     Net cash provided by financing activities                                  1,036                          4,654


                   Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on cash,
                    cash equivalents and restricted cash                          (65)                           189


                   Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted
                    cash                                                       (1,910)                       (3,037)


                   Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning
                    of period                                                    9,549                         10,146


                   Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of
                    period                                                                 $
          7,639                    $
         7,109


                                                           
              
                MITCHAM INDUSTRIES, INC.


                                  
              
          Reconciliation of Net Loss and Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities to EBITDA and


                                                                
              
                Adjusted EBITDA


                                                                  
              
                (unaudited)




                                                                      For the Three Months Ended                                        For the Six Months Ended
                                                        
                July 31,                                   
                July 31,


                                                    2019                               2018                                2019                      2018


                                                      
              (in thousands)                               
              (in thousands)


                   Reconciliation of Net loss to
                    EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA



     Net loss                                             $
              (3,136)                            $
              (4,589)                            $
          (5,551) $
      (10,494)


      Interest expense (income), net                  11                               (17)                                 22                      (35)


      Depreciation and amortization                1,829                              3,096                               3,960                     6,399


      Provision for income taxes                      48                                 85                                 103                       522



     EBITDA (1)                                 (1,248)                           (1,425)                            (1,466)                  (3,608)


      Non-cash foreign exchange
       losses                                         89                                 62                                 141                        13


      Stock-based compensation                       169                                242                                 341                       368


      Cost of lease pool sales                        38                                  7                                  94                       634



     Adjusted EBITDA (1)                                    $
              (952)                            $
              (1,114)                              $
          (890)  $
      (2,593)


                   Reconciliation of Net cash
                    provided by operating
                    activities to EBITDA


      Net cash used in operating
       activities                                          $
              (1,652)                            $
              (2,433)                            $
          (3,503)  $
      (5,799)


      Stock-based compensation                     (169)                             (242)                              (341)                    (368)


      Provision for doubtful accounts                                                                                                            (200)


      Provision for inventory
       obsolescence                                                                  (115)                                                       (115)


      Changes in accounts receivable
       (current and long-term)                      (27)                             (398)                              (103)                  (1,886)



     Interest paid                                   13                                  1                                  27                         2


      Taxes paid, net of refunds                      85                                222                                 182                       268


      Gross profit from sale of lease
       pool equipment                                417                                710                                 780                     1,246



     Changes in inventory                         1,871                                562                               2,372                     1,406


      Changes in accounts payable,
       accrued expenses and other
       current liabilities and
       deferred revenue                            (987)                               875                               (582)                      609


      Changes in prepaid expenses and
       other current assets                        (661)                              (85)                                 11                     1,435


      Foreign exchange losses, net                 (153)                              (48)                              (137)                     (64)



     Other                                           15                              (474)                              (172)                    (142)



     EBITDA (1)                                           $
              (1,248)                            $
              (1,425)                            $
          (1,466)  $
      (3,608)





              1.               EBITDA is defined as net income
                                 before (a) interest income and
                                 interest expense, (b) provision for
                                 (or benefit from) income taxes and
                                 (c) depreciation and amortization.
                                 Adjusted EBITDA excludes non-cash
                                 foreign exchange gains and losses,
                                 non-cash costs of lease pool
                                 equipment sales, stock-based
                                 compensation and other non-cash tax
                                 related items. We consider EBITDA
                                 and Adjusted EBITDA to be important
                                 indicators for the performance of
                                 our business, but not measures of
                                 performance or liquidity calculated
                                 in accordance with GAAP. We have
                                 included these non-GAAP financial
                                 measures because management utilizes
                                 this information for assessing our
                                 performance and liquidity, and as
                                 indicators of our ability to make
                                 capital expenditures and finance
                                 working capital requirements and. We
                                 believe that EBITDA and Adjusted
                                 EBITDA are measurements that are
                                 commonly used by analysts and some
                                 investors in evaluating the
                                 performance and liquidity of
                                 companies such as us. In particular,
                                 we believe that it is useful to our
                                 analysts and investors to understand
                                 this relationship because it
                                 excludes transactions not related to
                                 our core cash operating activities.
                                 We believe that excluding these
                                 transactions allows investors to
                                 meaningfully trend and analyze the
                                 performance of our core cash
                                 operations. EBITDA and Adjusted
                                 EBITDA are not measures of financial
                                 performance or liquidity under GAAP
                                 and should not be considered in
                                 isolation or as alternatives to cash
                                 flow from operating activities or as
                                 alternatives to net income as
                                 indicators of operating performance
                                 or any other measures of performance
                                 derived in accordance with GAAP. In
                                 evaluating our performance as
                                 measured by EBITDA, management
                                 recognizes and considers the
                                 limitations of this measurement.
                                 EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not
                                 reflect our obligations for the
                                 payment of income taxes, interest
                                 expense or other obligations such as
                                 capital expenditures. Accordingly,
                                 EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are only
                                 two of the measurements that
                                 management utilizes.   Other
                                 companies in our industry may
                                 calculate EBITDA or Adjusted EBITDA
                                 differently than we do and EBITDA
                                 and Adjusted EBITDA may not be
                                 comparable with similarly titled
                                 measures reported by other
                                 companies.

                                                            
              
                Mitcham Industries, Inc.


                                                           
              
                Segment Operating Results


                                                                 
              
                (in thousands)


                                                                  
              
                (unaudited)




                                                              For the Three Months Ended                                        For the Six Months Ended
                                              
              July 31,                                    
               July 31,


                                                 2019                                2018                                  2019                       2018


                   Revenues:


      Marine technology products                        $
              6,745                                     $
             6,012                               $
         12,727           $
           9,720



     Equipment leasing                         2,175                               2,473                                 6,110                      6,520



     Inter-segment sales                        (22)                              (135)                                 (82)                     (277)



     Total revenues                            8,898                               8,350                                18,755                     15,963


                   Cost of sales:


      Marine technology products                3,909                               3,351                                 7,424                      5,579



     Equipment leasing                         2,129                               3,274                                 4,790                      7,556



     Inter-segment costs                        (22)                              (135)                                 (82)                     (277)



     Total cost of sales                       6,016                               6,490                                12,132                     12,858


                   Gross profit                 2,882                               1,860                                 6,623                      3,105


                   Operating expenses:


      Selling, general and
       administrative                           4,795                               5,504                                10,027                     11,134


      Research and development                    498                                 312                                   813                        682


      Provision for doubtful
       accounts                                                                                                                                     200


      Depreciation and amortization               651                                 620                                 1,301                      1,237


      Total operating expenses                  5,944                               6,436                                12,141                     13,253


                   Operating loss                     $
              (3,062)                                  $
             (4,576)                             $
         (5,518)       $
           (10,148)


                   Marine Technology Products
                    Segment:


                   Revenues:



     Seamap                                            $
              4,904                                     $
             3,814                                $
         9,228           $
           5,566



     Klein                                     1,841                               1,591                                 3,402                      3,103



     SAP                                                                            797                                   101                      1,277



     Intra-segment sales                                                          (190)                                  (4)                     (226)


                                                6,745                               6,012                                12,727                      9,720


                   Cost of sales:



     Seamap                                    2,307                               1,785                                 4,630                      2,629



     Klein                                     1,602                               1,090                                 2,703                      2,126



     SAP                                                                            666                                    95                      1,064



     Intra-segment sales                                                          (190)                                  (4)                     (240)


                                                3,909                               3,351                                 7,424                      5,579


                   Gross profit                         $
              2,836                                     $
             2,661                                $
         5,303           $
           4,141


                   Gross profit margin             42                                                  44                                              42                    43

                                                    %                                                  %                                              %                    %


                   Equipment Leasing Segment:


                   Revenue:



     Equipment leasing                                 $
              1,373                                     $
             1,630                                $
         4,751           $
           4,327


      Lease pool equipment sales                  455                                 718                                   874                      1,881


      Other equipment sales                       347                                 125                                   485                        312


                                                2,175                               2,473                                 6,110                      6,520


                   Cost of sales:


      Direct costs-equipment
       leasing                                    737                                 797                                 1,702                      1,725


      Lease pool depreciation                   1,143                               2,445                                 2,589                      5,099


      Cost of lease pool equipment
       sales                                       38                                   7                                    94                        634


      Cost of other equipment sales               211                                  25                                   405                         98


                                                2,129                               3,274                                 4,790                      7,556


                   Gross profit (loss)                     $
              46                                     $
             (801)                               $
         1,320         $
           (1,036)


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