Accuray Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2021 Financial Results

SUNNYVALE, Calif., Oct. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Accuray Incorporated (NASDAQ: ARAY) today reported its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2021 ended September 30, 2020.

First Quarter Fiscal 2021 Summary

    --  Net revenue of $85.3 million, operating income of $5.5 million
    --  Adjusted EBITDA grew to $9 million from a loss of $1 million in the
        prior year first quarter
    --  Gross orders of $50.5 million, ending backlog of $597.3 million, an
        increase of 21 percent from September 30, 2019

Other Recent Operational Highlights

    --  Expect revenue recognition for China Type A systems previously awarded
        in October 2019 to start in the second quarter of fiscal 2021
    --  Introduced ClearRT(TM) Helical kVCT Imaging for the Radixact System at
        ASTRO 2020
    --  44 clinical abstracts related to customer clinical experience on
        CyberKnife and TomoTherapy/Radixact exhibited at ASTRO 2020 Scientific
        Sessions

"We are off to a solid start in fiscal 2021 despite the headwinds created by the COVID-19 environment. Our global team continues to adapt and make the necessary adjustments to compete and operate effectively given the current market conditions and delivered the fourth consecutive quarter of operating profit, said Joshua H. Levine, President and CEO of Accuray. "Looking ahead, we will be focused on driving the revenue conversion process related to the China Type A systems beginning in the second quarter. Concurrent with this year's recent ASTRO meeting, we have received very positive customer feedback related to the introduction of our ClearRT(TM) Helical kVCT imaging upgrade for the Radixact System as we drive our long-term strategic commitment to continued innovation."

Q1 Fiscal 2021 Financial Highlights

Gross product orders totaled $50.5 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2021 compared to $78.5 million for the prior fiscal year first quarter. Order backlog as of September 30, 2020 was $597.3 million, approximately 21 percent higher than at the end of the prior fiscal year first quarter.

Total net revenue was $85.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2021 compared to $89.6 million for the prior fiscal year first quarter. Product revenue totaled $31.3 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2021 compared to $37.6 million for the prior fiscal year first quarter, while service revenue totaled $54.1 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2021 compared to $52.0 million for the prior fiscal year first quarter.

Total gross profit for the first quarter of fiscal 2021 was $35.4 million or approximately 41.5 percent of total net revenue, comprised of product gross margin of 41.1 percent of product net revenue and service gross margin of 41.7 percent of service net revenue. This compares to total gross profit of $32.9 million or 36.8 percent of total net revenue, comprised of product gross margin of 42.6 percent of product net revenue and service gross margin of 32.5 percent of service net revenue for the prior fiscal year first quarter.

Net income was $0.4 million, or $0.0 per share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2021, compared to a net loss of $9.4 million, or a loss of $0.11 per share, for the prior fiscal year first quarter.

Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of fiscal 2021 was a positive $9.0 million, compared to a negative $1.0 million for the prior fiscal year first quarter.

Cash, cash equivalents, and short-term restricted cash were $95.5 million as of September 30, 2020, a decrease of $13.1 million from June 30, 2020 primarily due to a $10 million prepayment in principal with respect to our long-term debt.

Financial Guidance

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Accuray's fiscal 2021 results remains uncertain. Given the continued evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic and the uncertainty surrounding its impact on the global economy and the healthcare industry, Accuray believes it is prudent to refrain from providing financial guidance for fiscal year 2021.

Conference Call Information

Accuray will host a conference call beginning at 1:30 p.m. PT/4:30 p.m. ET today to discuss results for the first quarter of fiscal 2021 as well as recent corporate developments. Conference call dial-in information is as follows:

    --  U.S. callers: (877) 270-2148
    --  International callers: (412) 902-6510

Individuals interested in listening to the live conference call via the Internet may do so by logging on to the Investor Relations section of Accuray's website, www.accuray.com.

In addition, a taped replay of the conference call will be available beginning approximately one hour after the call's conclusion and available for seven days. The replay telephone number is (877) 344-7529 (USA) or (412) 317-0088 (International), Conference ID:10148905. An archived webcast will also be available at Accuray's website until Accuray announces its results for the second quarter of fiscal 2021.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Accuray has supplemented its GAAP net income (loss) with a non-GAAP measure of adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and stock-based compensation ("adjusted EBITDA"). Management believes that this non-GAAP financial measure provides useful supplemental information to management and investors regarding the performance of the company and facilitates a meaningful comparison of results for current periods with previous operating results. A reconciliation of GAAP net income (loss) (the most directly comparable GAAP measure) to non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA is provided in the schedules below.

There are limitations in using these non-GAAP financial measures because they are not prepared in accordance with GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP financial measures. Investors and potential investors should consider non-GAAP financial measures only in conjunction with the company's consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.

About Accuray

Accuray Incorporated (Nasdaq: ARAY) develops, manufactures and sells radiotherapy systems that are intended to make cancer treatments shorter, safer, personalized and more effective, ultimately enabling patients to live longer, better lives. Our radiation treatment delivery systems in combination with fully-integrated software solutions set the industry standard for precision and cover the full range of radiation therapy and radiosurgery procedures. For more information, please visit www.accuray.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

Statements made in this press release that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements and are subject to the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements in this press release relate, but are not limited, to the company's future results of operations; expectations regarding the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the company and the company's position in a post-COVID-19 environment; the company's ability to adapt and make the necessary adjustments to compete and operate effectively; the company's ability to realize the benefits of working capital management and cash preservation activities; expectations regarding future sales in China; expectations regarding the company's Chinese joint venture, including the timing of revenue conversion and the manufacture and shipment of a joint venture manufactured product; expectations regarding the company's product portfolio, including with respect to the company's Synchrony and Clear RT Helical kVCT imaging upgrades as well as other strategic product innovations; expectations regarding the new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services alternative payment model and reimbursement schedule; expectations regarding gross orders, revenue and product mix; expectations regarding the future of radiotherapy treatment; and the company's leadership position in radiation oncology innovation and technologies. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. If any of these risk or uncertainties materialize, or if any of the company's assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results express or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the operations of the company and those of its customers and suppliers; the company's ability to achieve widespread market acceptance of its products, including new product and software offerings; the company's ability to develop new products or enhance existing products to meet customers' needs and compete favorably in the market, the company's ability to effectively integrate and execute the joint venture, the company's ability to realize the expected benefits of the joint venture; the ability of customers in China to obtain Class A or B user licenses to purchase radiotherapy systems; risks inherent in international operations; the company's ability to effectively manage its growth; the company's ability to maintain or increase its gross margins on product sales and services; delays in regulatory approvals or the development or release of new offerings; the company's ability to meet the covenants under its credit facilities; the company's ability to convert backlog to revenue; and such other risks identified under the heading "Risk Factors" in the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on August 25, 2020 and as updated periodically with the company's other filings with the SEC.

Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements are made and are based on information available to the company at the time those statements are made and/or management's good faith belief as of that time with respect to future events. The company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual performance or results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking information, except to the extent required by applicable securities laws. Accordingly, investors should not put undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.

Financial Tables to Follow


                                                          
         
              Accuray Incorporated


                                                      
        
           Consolidated Statements of Operations


                                                        
        (in thousands, except per share data)


                                                                 
            (Unaudited)




                                                                                                                   Three Months Ended

                                                                                                  
            
             September 30,



                                                                                                      2020                            2019




     Gross Orders                                                                                           $
           50,528                $
       78,487



     Net Orders                                                                                                      23,554                     38,981



     Order Backlog                                                                                                  597,276                    495,029



     Net revenue:



     Products                                                                                               $
           31,258                $
       37,605



     Services                                                                                                        54,074                     51,972




     Total net revenue                                                                                               85,332                     89,577



     Cost of revenue:



     Cost of products                                                                                                18,426                     21,570



     Cost of services                                                                                                31,503                     35,064




     Total cost of revenue                                                                                           49,929                     56,634




     Gross profit                                                                                                    35,403                     32,943



     Operating expenses:



     Research and development                                                                                        12,148                     13,341



     Selling and marketing                                                                                            8,898                     13,266



     General and administrative                                                                                       8,889                     10,616




     Total operating expenses                                                                                        29,935                     37,223




     Income (loss) from operations                                                                                    5,468                    (4,280)



     Loss on equity investment, net                                                                                    (28)



     Other expense, net                                                                                             (4,694)                   (4,439)




     Income (loss) before provision for income taxes                                                                    746                    (8,719)



     Provision for income taxes                                                                                         344                        637




     Net income (loss)                                                                                         $
           402               $
       (9,356)




     Net income (loss) per share - basic                                                                      $
           0.00                $
       (0.11)




     Net income (loss) per share - diluted                                                                    $
           0.00                $
       (0.11)




     Weighted average common shares used in


        computing income (loss) per share:



     Basic                                                                                                           91,194                     88,772




     Diluted                                                                                                         91,681                     88,772


                                                      
        
        Accuray Incorporated


                                                    
       
        Consolidated Balance Sheets


                                                          
      (in thousands)


                                                           
      (Unaudited)




                                                                       September 30,                    June 30,


                                                                                2020                         2020




     
                Assets



     Current assets:



     Cash and cash equivalents                                                           $
         89,955               $
        107,577



     Restricted cash                                                                             5,531                         997



     Accounts receivable, net                                                                   75,034                      90,599



     Inventories, net                                                                          141,017                     134,374



     Prepaid expenses and other current assets                                                  18,139                      21,227



     Deferred cost of revenue                                                                    2,800                       2,712




     Total current assets                                                                      332,476                     357,486



     Property and equipment, net                                                                14,540                      15,349



     Investment in joint venture                                                                15,591                      13,929



     Goodwill                                                                                   57,834                      57,717



     Intangible assets, net                                                                        606                         663



     Operating lease right-of-use assets                                                        27,377                      28,647



     Other assets                                                                               16,286                      17,136




     Total assets                                                                       $
         464,710               $
        490,927




     
                Liabilities and equity



     Current liabilities:



     Short-term debt                                                                      $
         6,162           
     $



     Accounts payable                                                                           17,841                      23,126



     Accrued compensation                                                                       19,618                      17,963



     Operating lease liabilities, current                                                        8,381                       8,224



     Other accrued liabilities                                                                  19,047                      27,180



     Customer advances                                                                          16,712                      22,571



     Deferred revenue                                                                           81,344                      83,207




     Total current liabilities                                                                 169,105                     182,271



     Long-term other liabilities                                                                 7,644                       7,416



     Deferred revenue                                                                           24,406                      24,125



     Operating lease liabilities, non-current                                                   22,588                      24,173



     Long-term debt                                                                            173,527                     189,307




     Total liabilities                                                                         397,270                     427,292



     Equity:



     Common stock                                                                                   91                          91



     Additional paid-in capital                                                                547,651                     545,741



     Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)                                               1,009                       (484)



     Accumulated deficit                                                                     (481,311)                  (481,713)




     Total equity                                                                               67,440                      63,635




     Total liabilities and equity                                                       $
         464,710               $
        490,927


                                                         
              
                Accuray Incorporated


                                   
     
       Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation,


                                       
            
                Amortization and Stock-Based Compensation (Adjusted EBITDA)


                                                                  
              (in thousands)


                                                                    
              (Unaudited)




                                                                                            
              
                Three Months Ended

                                                                                               
              
                September 30,



                                                                                                    2020                                     2019




     GAAP net income (loss)                                                                                 $
              402                      $
       (9,356)



     Depreciation and amortization                                                                                    1,650                             1,851



     Stock-based compensation                                                                                         2,244                             1,700



     Interest expense, net                                                                                            4,393                             4,200



     Provision for income taxes                                                                                         344                               637




     Adjusted EBITDA                                                                                      $
              9,033                        $
       (968)



     Joe Diaz                             
     Beth Kaplan



     Investor Relations, Lytham Partners  
     Public Relations Director, Accuray



     +1 (602) 889-9700                                   
              +1 (408) 789-4426


                   diaz@lythampartners.com 
     
                bkaplan@accuray.com

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