Aviat Networks Announces Fiscal 2024 Second Quarter and Six Month Financial Results, Increases Full Year Guidance
Total Revenue of $95.0 million; Up 4.8% Year-Over-Year
Gross Margin of 38.8%; Up 330 basis points Year-Over-Year
Operating Income of $5.0 million; Non-GAAP Operating Income of $12.6 million
Adjusted EBITDA of $13.7 million; Up 6.5% Year-Over-Year
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviat Networks, Inc. ("Aviat Networks," "Aviat," or the "Company"), (Nasdaq: AVNW), the leading expert in wireless transport solutions, today reported financial results for its fiscal 2024 second quarter ended December 29, 2023.
Second Quarter Highlights
-- Continued year-over-year growth in quarterly revenues and gross margins
-- Achieved 14th consecutive quarter of growth in both revenue and Adjusted
EBITDA on a trailing twelve-month basis
-- Closed acquisition of NEC Corporation's wireless transport business and
progressed integration
-- Delivered record first half revenue in the Aviat Store
-- Shipped first 11 GHz Ultra-High Power radio to capture upgrade
opportunity driven by 6 GHz interference risk
Second Quarter Financial Highlights
-- Total Revenues: $95.0 million, up 4.8% from the same quarter last year
-- GAAP Results: Gross Margin 38.8%; Operating Expenses $31.8 million;
Operating Income $5.0 million; Net Income $2.9 million; Net Income per
diluted share ("Net Income per share") $0.24
-- Non-GAAP Results: Adjusted EBITDA $13.7 million; Gross Margin 38.8%;
Operating Expenses $24.3 million; Operating Income $12.6 million; Net
Income $11.9 million; Net Income per share $0.97
-- Cash and cash equivalents: $45.9 million; Debt net of Cash: $3.6 million
"This quarter was significant for Aviat Networks in many ways. We executed on revenue and gross margin growth and reached a record adjusted EBITDA margin. Aviat also closed its transformational acquisition of the NEC Wireless business, which we now refer to as 'Pasolink'" said Pete Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer of Aviat Networks.
Mr. Smith continued, "Integration of Pasolink is ahead of our plan. We have introduced the Aviat Operating Model to the business to improve the customer experience and achieve a stronger and more profitable business for Aviat. We look forward to proving the value of the Aviat Operating Model in the Pasolink business in the quarters ahead."
Fiscal 2024 Second Quarter and Six Months Ended December 29, 2023
Revenues
The Company reported total revenues of $95.0 million for its fiscal 2024 second quarter, compared to $90.7 million in the fiscal 2023 second quarter, an increase of $4.4 million or 4.8%. North America revenue of $51.3 million decreased by $(0.7) million or (1.4)%, compared to $52.0 million in the prior year due to timing of public safety projects. International revenue of $43.7 million increased by $5.1 million or 13.1%, compared to $38.6 million in the prior year. Growth in Latin America and Asia Pacific more than offset the large initial Bharti Airtel shipment in the prior year quarter and currency headwinds for local service revenue in Africa.
For the six months ended December 29, 2023, revenue increased by 6.2% to $182.6 million, compared to $171.9 million in the same period of fiscal 2023. North America revenue of $106.8 million increased by $5.9 million or 5.9%, compared to $100.9 million in the same period of fiscal 2023. International revenue of $75.8 million increased by $4.7 million or 6.7% as compared to $71.0 million in the same period of fiscal 2023.
Gross Margins
In the fiscal 2024 second quarter, the Company reported GAAP gross margin of 38.8% and non-GAAP gross margin of 38.8%. This compares to GAAP gross margin of 35.5% and non-GAAP gross margin of 35.7% in the fiscal 2023 second quarter, an increase of 330 and 310 basis points, respectively. The improvement was driven by higher software sales and favorable project mix.
For the six months ended December 29, 2023, the Company reported GAAP gross margin of 37.6% and non-GAAP gross margin of 37.8%. This compares to GAAP gross margin of 35.9% and non-GAAP gross margin of 36.1% in the same period of fiscal 2023, an increase of 170 basis points for both GAAP and non-GAAP gross margin.
Operating Expenses
The Company reported GAAP total operating expenses of $31.8 million for the fiscal 2024 second quarter, compared to $23.5 million in the fiscal 2023 second quarter, an increase of $8.3 million or 35.2%. Non-GAAP total operating expenses, excluding the impact of restructuring charges, share-based compensation, and merger and acquisition expenses for the fiscal 2024 second quarter were $24.3 million, compared to $21.0 million in the prior year, an increase of $3.3 million or 15.6%.
For the six months ended December 29, 2023, the Company reported total operating expenses of $58.1 million, compared to $49.1 million in the same period of fiscal 2023, an increase of $9.1 million or 18.5%. Non-GAAP total operating expenses, excluding the impact of restructuring charges, share-based compensation, and merger and acquisition expenses for the six months ended December 29, 2023 were $45.6 million, as compared to $41.4 million in the same period of fiscal 2023, an increase of $4.2 million or 10.1%.
Operating Income
The Company reported GAAP operating income of $5.0 million for the fiscal 2024 second quarter, compared to $8.7 million in the fiscal 2023 second quarter, a decrease of $(3.7) million or (42.5)%. Operating income decreased primarily due to merger and acquisition related expenses. On a non-GAAP basis, the Company reported operating income of $12.6 million for the fiscal 2024 second quarter, compared to $11.4 million in the prior year, an increase of $1.2 million or 10.9%.
For the six months ended December 29, 2023, the Company reported GAAP operating income of $10.5 million, as compared to $12.6 million in the same period of fiscal 2023, a decrease of $(2.1) million or (16.3)%. Operating income decreased primarily due to merger and acquisition related expenses. On a non-GAAP basis, the Company reported operating income of $23.3 million, compared to $20.6 million in the same period of fiscal 2023, an increase of $2.8 million or 13.4%.
Income Taxes
The Company reported GAAP income tax expense of $2.3 million in the fiscal 2024 second quarter, compared to $3.1 million in the fiscal 2023 second quarter, a decrease of $(0.7) million or (24.1)%.
For the six months ended December 29, 2023, the Company reported GAAP income tax expense of $3.0 million compared to $7.0 million in the same period of fiscal 2023, a decrease of $(4.0) million or (57.1)%. The decrease was driven by non-recurrence of a $2.6 million deferred tax liability in the prior year related to legal entity restructuring.
Net Income / Net Income Per Share
The Company reported GAAP net income of $2.9 million in the fiscal 2024 second quarter or GAAP net income per share of $0.24. This compared to GAAP net income of $6.0 million or GAAP net income per share of $0.51 in the fiscal 2023 second quarter. On a non-GAAP basis, the Company reported net income of $11.9 million or non-GAAP net income per share of $0.97, compared to non-GAAP net income of $11.1 million or $0.94 per share in the prior year.
The Company reported GAAP net income of $6.9 million for the six months ended December 29, 2023, or GAAP net income per fully diluted share of $0.57. This compared to GAAP net income of $3.3 million or $0.28 per share in the comparable fiscal 2023 period. On a non-GAAP basis, the Company reported net income of $22.3 million or net income per share of $1.84 for the six months ended December 29, 2023, as compared to non-GAAP net income of $19.9 million or $1.69 per share in the comparable fiscal 2023 period.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization ("Adjusted EBITDA") for the fiscal 2024 second quarter was $13.7 million, compared to $12.9 million in the fiscal 2023 second quarter, an increase of $0.8 million or 6.5%.
For the six months ended December 29, 2023, the Company reported Adjusted EBITDA of $25.8 million, as compared to $23.6 million in the comparable fiscal 2023 period, an increase of $2.2 million, or 9.5%.
Balance Sheet Highlights
The Company reported $45.9 million in cash as of December 29, 2023, compared to $22.2 million as of June 30, 2023. Total debt increased to $49.7 million as of December 29, 2023, compared to no debt as of September 29, 2023. The debt was incurred to fund the acquisition of the NEC Wireless business during the quarter. Significant additions to the balance sheet as of the acquisition date in the fiscal 2024 second quarter were as follows:
-- $51.9 million of Accounts Receivable;
-- $35.6 million of Inventories; and
-- $18.5 million of Accounts Payable and other liabilities.
Fiscal 2024 Full Year Outlook
The Company is raising its fiscal 2024 full year guidance as follows:
-- Full year Revenue between $425 and $432 million
-- Full year Adjusted EBITDA between $51.0 and $56.0 million(1)
Conference Call Details
Aviat Networks will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) today, February 6, 2024, to discuss its financial and operational results for the fiscal 2024 second quarter ended December 29, 2023. Participating on the call will be Peter Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer; David Gray, Sr. Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; and Andrew Fredrickson, Director of Corporate Development and Investor Relations. Following management's remarks, there will be a question and answer period.
Interested parties may access the conference call live via the webcast through Aviat Network's Investor Relations website at investors.aviatnetworks.com/events-and-presentations/events, or may participate via telephone by registering using this online form. Once registered, telephone participants will receive the dial-in number along with a unique PIN number that must be used to access the call. A replay of the conference call webcast will be available after the call on the Company's investor relations website.
About Aviat Networks
Aviat Networks, Inc. is the leading expert in wireless transport and access solutions and works to provide dependable products, services and support to its customers. With more than one million systems sold into 170 countries worldwide, communications service providers and private network operators including state/local government, utility, federal government and defense organizations trust Aviat with their critical applications. Coupled with a long history of microwave innovations, Aviat provides a comprehensive suite of localized professional and support services enabling customers to drastically simplify both their networks and their lives. For more than 70 years, the experts at Aviat have delivered high performance products, simplified operations, and the best overall customer experience. Aviat is headquartered in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit www.aviatnetworks.com or connect with Aviat Networks on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Forward-Looking Statements
The information contained in this document includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including Aviat's beliefs and expectations regarding the transaction with NEC, outlook, business conditions, new product solutions, customer positioning, future orders, bookings, new contracts, cost structure, profitability in fiscal 2024, process improvements, plans and objectives of management, realignment plans and review of strategic alternatives and expectations regarding future revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, operating income of earnings or loss per share. All statements, trend analyses and other information contained herein regarding the foregoing beliefs and expectations, as well as about the markets for the services and products of Aviat and trends in revenue, and other statements identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including "anticipate," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "goal," "will," "see," "continue," "delivering," "view," and "intend," or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, forward-looking statements are based on estimates reflecting the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of the senior management of Aviat regarding the future of its business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Such forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements should therefore be considered in light of various important factors, including those set forth in this document. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from estimates or projections contained in the forward-looking statements include the following: disruption the NEC transaction may cause to customers, vendors, business partners and our ongoing business; our ability to integrate the operations of the acquired NEC Corporation businesses with our existing operations and fully realize the expected synergies of the NEC Transaction on the expected timeline; the impact of COVID-19; disruptions relating to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine and the conflict in Israel and surrounding areas; continued price and margin erosion in the microwave transmission industry; the impact of the volume, timing, and customer, product, and geographic mix of our product orders; our ability to meet financial covenant requirements; the timing of our receipt of payment; our ability to meet product development dates or anticipated cost reductions of products; our suppliers' inability to perform and deliver on time, component shortages, or other supply chain constraints; the effects of inflation; customer acceptance of new products; the ability of our subcontractors to timely perform; weakness in the global economy affecting customer spending; retention of our key personnel; our ability to manage and maintain key customer relationship; uncertain economic conditions in the telecommunications sector combined with operator and supplier consolidation; our failure to protect our intellectual property rights or defend against intellectual property infringement claims; the results of our restructuring efforts; the effects of currency and interest rate risks; the effects of current and future government regulations; general economic conditions, including uncertainty regarding the timing, pace and extent of an economic recovery in the United States and other countries where we conduct business; the conduct of unethical business practices in developing countries; the impact of political turmoil in countries where we have significant business; our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of any proposed or recent acquisitions; the impact of tariffs, the adoption of trade restrictions affecting our products or suppliers, a United States withdrawal from or significant renegotiation of trade agreements, the occurrence of trade wars, the closing of border crossings, and other changes in trade regulations or relationships; our ability to implement our stock repurchase program or that it will enhance long-term stockholder value; and the impact of adverse developments affecting the financial services industry, including events or concerns involving liquidity, defaults or non-performance by financial institutions.
For more information regarding the risks and uncertainties for Aviat's business, see "Risk Factors" in Aviat's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on August 30, 2023, as well as other reports filed by Aviat with the SEC from time to time. Aviat undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, for any reason, except as required by law, even as new information becomes available or other events occur in the future.
Investor Relations:
Andrew Fredrickson
Director, Corporate Development & Investor Relations
Phone: (408) 501-6214
Email: andrew.fredrickson@aviatnet.com
Table 1
AVIAT NETWORKS, INC.
Fiscal Year 2024 Second Quarter Summary
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
(In thousands, except per share amounts) December 29, December 30, December 29, December 30,
2023 2022 2023 2022
Revenues:
Product sales $66,392 $65,561 $125,937 $120,662
Services 28,644 25,122 56,665 51,272
Total revenues 95,036 90,683 182,602 171,934
Cost of revenues:
Product sales 37,671 40,569 73,984 75,822
Services 20,535 17,894 39,936 34,438
Total cost of revenues 58,206 58,463 113,920 110,260
Gross margin 36,830 32,220 68,682 61,674
Operating expenses:
Research and development 8,394 6,047 14,818 12,134
Selling and administrative 21,442 16,567 40,679 34,071
Restructuring charges 2,000 928 2,644 2,878
Total operating expenses 31,836 23,542 58,141 49,083
Operating income 4,994 8,678 10,541 12,591
Other (income) expense, net (243) (460) 658 2,322
Income before income taxes 5,237 9,138 9,883 10,269
Provision for income taxes 2,347 3,092 2,988 6,969
Net income $2,890 $6,046 $6,895 $3,300
Net income per share of common stock outstanding:
Basic $0.24 $0.53 $0.59 $0.29
Diluted $0.24 $0.51 $0.57 $0.28
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic 12,001 11,347 11,788 11,273
Diluted 12,229 11,805 12,093 11,795
Table 2
AVIAT NETWORKS, INC.
Fiscal Year 2024 Second Quarter Summary
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands) December 29, June 30,
2023 2023
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $45,914 $22,242
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $1,167 and $719 149,919 101,653
Unbilled receivables 77,176 58,588
Inventories 66,784 33,057
Other current assets 27,168 22,164
Total current assets 366,961 237,704
Property, plant and equipment, net 9,441 9,452
Goodwill 5,653 5,112
Intangible assets, net 15,735 9,046
Deferred income taxes 86,108 86,650
Right of use assets 3,107 2,554
Other assets 13,102 13,978
Total long-term assets 133,146 126,792
Total assets $500,107 $364,496
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable $67,382 $60,141
Accrued expenses 33,716 24,442
Short-term lease liabilities 777 610
Advance payments and unearned revenue 54,984 44,268
Restructuring liabilities 1,532 600
Other current liabilities 22,928
Current portion of long-term debt 2,395
Total current liabilities 183,714 130,061
Long-term debt 47,151
Unearned revenue 8,039 7,416
Long-term lease liabilities 2,518 2,140
Other long-term liabilities 391 314
Reserve for uncertain tax positions 3,866 3,975
Deferred income taxes 492 492
Total liabilities 246,171 144,398
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholder's equity:
Preferred stock -
Common stock 125 115
Treasury stock (6,479) (6,147)
Additional paid-in-capital 856,735 830,048
Accumulated deficit (581,019) (587,914)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (15,426) (16,004)
Total stockholders' equity 253,936 220,098
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $500,107 $364,496
AVIAT NETWORKS, INC.
Fiscal Year 2024 Second Quarter Summary
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES AND REGULATION G DISCLOSURE
To supplement the consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP), we provide additional measures of gross margin, research and development expenses, selling and administrative expenses, operating income,
provision for or benefit from income taxes, net income, net income per share, and adjusted income before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (Adjusted EBITDA), in each case, adjusted to exclude certain costs, charges, gains and losses, as set forth below. We believe that these non-
GAAP financial measures, when considered together with the GAAP financial measures provide information that is useful to investors in understanding period-over-period operating results separate and apart from items that may, or could, have a disproportionate positive or negative impact on
results in any particular period. We also believe these non-GAAP measures enhance the ability of investors to analyze trends in our business and to understand our performance. In addition, we may utilize non-GAAP financial measures as a guide in our forecasting, budgeting and long-term
planning process and to measure operating performance for some management compensation purposes. Any analysis of non-GAAP financial measures should be used only in conjunction with results presented in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures with the
most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP follow.
(1)We have not reconciled Adjusted EBITDA guidance to its corresponding GAAP measure due to the high variability and difficulty in making accurate forecasts and projections, particularly with respect to merger and acquisition costs and share-based compensation. In particular, share-based
compensation expense is affected by future hiring, turnover, and retention needs, as well as the future fair market value of our common stock, all of which are difficult to predict and subject to change. Accordingly, reconciliations of forward-looking Adjusted EBITDA are not available
without unreasonable effort.
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AVIAT NETWORKS, INC.
Fiscal Year 2024 Second Quarter Summary
RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (1)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
December % of December % of December % of December % of
29, 2023 30, 2022 29, 2023 30, 2022
Revenue Revenue Revenue Revenue
(In thousands, except percentages and per share amounts)
GAAP gross margin $36,830 38.8 % $32,220 35.5 % $68,682 37.6 % $61,674 35.9 %
Share-based compensation 1 166 184 338
Merger and acquisition related expense 66 109
Non-GAAP gross margin 36,897 38.8 % 32,386 35.7 % 68,975 37.8 % 62,012 36.1 %
GAAP research and development expenses $8,394 8.8 % $6,047 6.7 % $14,818 8.1 % $12,134 7.1 %
Share-based compensation (151) (137) (297) (272)
Non-GAAP research and development expenses 8,243 8.7 % 5,910 6.5 % 14,521 8.0 % 11,862 6.9 %
GAAP selling and administrative expenses $21,442 22.6 % $16,567 18.3 % $40,679 22.3 % $34,071 19.8 %
Share-based compensation (1,673) (1,356) (3,178) (2,887)
Merger and acquisition related expense (3,723) (104) (6,394) (1,620)
Non-GAAP selling and administrative expenses 16,046 16.9 % 15,107 16.7 % 31,107 17.0 % 29,564 17.2 %
GAAP operating income $4,994 5.3 % $8,678 9.6 % $10,541 5.8 % $12,591 7.3 %
Share-based compensation 1,825 1,659 3,659 3,497
Merger and acquisition related expense 3,789 104 6,503 1,620
Restructuring charges 2,000 928 2,644 2,878
Non-GAAP operating income 12,608 13.3 % 11,369 12.5 % 23,347 12.8 % 20,586 12.0 %
GAAP income tax provision $2,347 2.5 % $3,092 3.4 % $2,988 1.6 % $6,969 4.1 %
Adjustment to reflect pro forma tax rate (2,047) (2,792) (2,388) (6,369)
Non-GAAP income tax provision 300 0.3 % 300 0.3 % 600 0.3 % 600 0.3 %
GAAP net income $2,890 3.0 % $6,046 6.7 % $6,895 3.8 % $3,300 1.9 %
Share-based compensation 1,825 1,659 3,659 3,497
Merger and acquisition related expense 3,789 104 6,503 1,620
Restructuring charges 2,000 928 2,644 2,878
Other (income) expense, net (637) (425) 165 2,234
Adjustment to reflect pro forma tax rate 2,047 2,792 2,388 6,369
Non-GAAP net income $11,914 12.5 % $11,104 12.2 % $22,254 12.2 % $19,898 11.6 %
Diluted net income per share:
GAAP $0.24 $0.51 $0.57 $0.28
Non-GAAP $0.97 $0.94 $1.84 $1.69
Shares used in computing net income per share
GAAP 12,229 11,805 12,093 11,795
Non-GAAP 12,229 11,805 12,093 11,795
Adjusted EBITDA:
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GAAP net income $2,890 3.0 % $6,046 6.7 % $6,895 3.8 % $3,300 1.9 %
Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment
and intangible assets 1,140 1,545 2,484 3,013
Other (income) expense, net (243) (460) 658 2,322
Share-based compensation 1,825 1,659 3,659 3,497
Merger and acquisition related expense 3,789 104 6,503 1,620
Restructuring charges 2,000 928 2,644 2,878
Provision for income taxes 2,347 3,092 2,988 6,969
Adjusted EBITDA $13,748 14.5 % $12,914 14.2 % $25,831 14.1 % $23,599 13.7 %
(1) The adjustments above reconcile our GAAP financial results to the non-GAAP financial measures used by us. Our non-
GAAP net income excluded share-based compensation, and other non-recurring charges (recovery). Adjusted EBITDA was
determined by excluding depreciation and amortization on property, plant and equipment, interest, provision for or
benefit from income taxes, and non-GAAP pre-tax adjustments, as set forth above, from GAAP net income. We believe
that the presentation of these non-GAAP items provides meaningful supplemental information to investors, when viewed
in conjunction with, and not in lieu of, our GAAP results. However, the non-GAAP financial measures have not been
prepared under a comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. Non-GAAP information should not be considered
in isolation from, or as a substitute for, information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Moreover, there are material
limitations associated with the use of non-GAAP financial measures.
Table 4
AVIAT NETWORKS, INC.
Fiscal Year 2024 Second Quarter Summary
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF REVENUE BY GEOGRAPHICAL AREA
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
December 29, December 30, December 29, December 30,
2023 2022 2023 2022
(In thousands)
North America $51,326 $52,049 $106,834 $100,897
International:
Africa and the Middle East 14,502 14,135 24,455 25,119
Europe 5,578 5,334 10,830 9,834
Latin America and Asia Pacific 23,630 19,165 40,483 36,084
Total international 43,710 38,634 75,768 71,037
Total revenue $95,036 $90,683 $182,602 $171,934
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