FARO Announces First Quarter Financial Results
-- Revenue of $84.2 million, at the upper end of guidance range
-- Q1 loss per share of $(0.38); Non-GAAP earnings per share ("EPS") of
$0.09, above guidance range
-- Cash flow from operations of $6.6 million
LAKE MARY, Fla., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FARO® Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: FARO), a global leader in 4D digital reality solutions, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.
"We're pleased with our strong start to the year, with our first quarter financial performance providing a solid foundation from which we expect to continue to invest in our strategic initiatives within our core markets," said Peter Lau, President & Chief Executive Officer. "GAAP loss per share of $(0.38) and non-GAAP EPS of $0.09 exceeded the high end of our guidance range. GAAP net loss of $7.3 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $5.6 million, or 6.6% of revenue, demonstrates the progress we continue to make towards our aspirational financial goals. In addition, we again expanded our cash position by generating $6.6 million of operating cash flow in the quarter, driven by profitability and efficiencies in working capital."
First Quarter 2024 Financial Summary
-- Total sales of $84.2 million, down 1% year over year
-- Gross margin of 51.4%, compared to 46.7% in the prior year period
-- Non-GAAP gross margin of 51.8%, compared to 47.6% in the prior year
period
-- Operating expenses of $48.6 million, compared to $58.3 million in the
prior year period
-- Non-GAAP operating expenses of $40.7 million, compared to $48.8 million
in the prior year period
-- Net loss of $7.3 million, or $(0.38) per share compared to net loss of
$21.2 million, or $(1.12) per share in the prior year period
-- Non-GAAP net income of $1.7 million, or $0.09 per share compared to
non-GAAP net loss of $7.1 million, or $(0.38) per share in the prior
year period
-- Adjusted EBITDA of $5.6 million, or 6.6% of total sales compared to
negative $5.5 million, or 6.5% of total sales in the prior year period
-- Cash, cash equivalents & short-term investments of $99.3 million
compared to $96.3 million as of December 31, 2023
* A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures is provided in the financial schedules portion at the end of this press release. An additional explanation of these measures is included below under the heading "Non-GAAP Financial Measures".
Outlook for the Second Quarter 2024
For the second quarter ending June 30, 2024, FARO currently expects:
-- Revenue in the range of $79 to $87 million
-- Gross margin in the range of 50.5% to 52.0%. Non-GAAP gross margin in
the range of 51.0% to 52.5%
-- Operating expenses in the range of $46 to $48 million. Non-GAAP
operating expenses in the range of $41 to $43 million
-- Net loss per share in the range of ($0.43) to ($0.23). Non-GAAP net loss
to net income per share in the range of $(0.08) to $0.12.
Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call to discuss these results on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. ET. Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing (888) 632-3384 (U.S.) or +1 (785) 424-1794 (International) and using the passcode FARO. A live webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of FARO's website at: https://www.faro.com/en/About-Us/Investor-Relations/Financial-Events-and-Presentations
A replay webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company's web site approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call and will remain available for approximately 30 calendar days.
About FARO
For 40 years, FARO has provided industry-leading technology solutions that enable customers to measure their world, and then use that data to make smarter decisions faster. FARO continues to be a pioneer in bridging the digital and physical worlds through data-driven reliable accuracy, precision, and immediacy. For more information, visit www.faro.com.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release contains information about our financial results that are not presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). These non-GAAP financial measures, including non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share, exclude the impact of purchase accounting intangible amortization expense, stock-based compensation, restructuring and other charges, and other tax adjustments, and are provided to enhance investors' overall understanding of our historical operations and financial performance.
In addition, we present EBITDA, which is calculated as net income (loss) before interest (income) expense, net, income tax benefit (expense) and depreciation and amortization, and Adjusted EBITDA, which is calculated as EBITDA, excluding other (income) expense, net, stock-based compensation, and restructuring and other charges, as measures of our operating profitability. The most directly comparable GAAP measure to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA is net income (loss). We also present Adjusted EBITDA margin, which is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of total sales.
In our first quarter reporting, we have included non-GAAP total sales on a constant currency basis. The most directly comparable GAAP measure to total sales on a constant currency basis is total sales. We believe constant currency information is useful in analyzing underlying trends in our business and the commercial performance of our products by eliminating the impact of highly volatile fluctuations in foreign currency markets and allows for period-to-period comparisons of our performance. For simplicity, we may elect to omit this information in future periods if we determine a lack of material impact. To present this information, current period performance for entities reporting in currencies other than U.S. dollars are converted to U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect during the last day of the prior comparable period.
Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with relevant period-to-period comparisons of our core operations using the same methodology that management employs in its review of the Company's operating results. These financial measures are not recognized terms under GAAP and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for a measure of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.
These non-GAAP financial measures have limitations that should be considered before using these measures to evaluate a company's financial performance. These non-GAAP financial measures, as presented, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies due to varying methods of calculation. The financial statement tables that accompany this press release include a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are subject to risks and uncertainties, such as statements about the outlook for the second quarter of 2024, demand for and customer acceptance of FARO's products, FARO's product development and product launches, FARO's growth, strategic and restructuring plans and initiatives, including but not limited to the additional restructuring charges expected to be incurred in connection with our restructuring and integration plans and the timing and amount of cost savings and other benefits expected to be realized from the restructuring and integration plans and other strategic initiatives, and FARO's growth potential and profitability. Statements that are not historical facts or that describe the Company's plans, objectives, projections, expectations, assumptions, strategies, or goals are forward-looking statements. In addition, words such as "is," "will" and similar expressions or discussions of FARO's plans or other intentions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to various known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performances, or achievements to differ materially from future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Consequently, undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
-- the Company's ability to realize the intended benefits of its
undertaking to transition to a company that is reorganized around
functions to improve the efficiency of its sales organization and to
improve operational effectiveness;
-- the Company's inability to successfully execute its strategic plan,
restructuring plan and integration plan, including but not limited to
additional impairment charges and/or higher than expected severance
costs and exit costs, and its inability to realize the expected benefits
of such plans;
-- the changes in our executive management team in 2023 and 2024 and the
loss of any of our executive officers or other key personnel, which may
be impacted by factors such as our inability to competitively address
inflationary pressures on employee compensation and flexibility in
employee work arrangements;
-- the outcome of any litigation to which the Company is or may become a
party;
-- loss of future government sales;
-- potential impacts on customer and supplier relationships and the
Company's reputation;
-- development by others of new or improved products, processes or
technologies that make the Company's products less competitive or
obsolete;
-- the Company's inability to maintain its technological advantage by
developing new products and enhancing its existing products;
-- declines or other adverse changes, or lack of improvement, in industries
that the Company serves or the domestic and international economies in
the regions of the world where the Company operates and other general
economic, business, and financial conditions;
-- the effect of general economic and financial market conditions,
including in response to public health concerns;
-- assumptions regarding the Company's financial condition or future
financial performance may be incorrect;
-- the impact of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and inflation
rates; and
-- other risks and uncertainties discussed in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors
in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 2023, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February
28, 2024, as supplemented by the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form
10-Q, and in other SEC filings.
Forward-looking statements in this release represent the Company's judgment as of the date of this release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, unless otherwise required by law.
FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended
(in thousands, except share and per share data) March 31, 2024 March 31, 2023
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Sales
Product $63,536 $65,240
Service 20,708 19,727
Total sales 84,244 84,967
Cost of sales
Product 30,452 33,957
Service 10,485 11,294
Total cost of sales 40,937 45,251
Gross profit 43,307 39,716
Operating expenses
Selling, general and administrative 39,593 41,376
Research and development 9,024 12,718
Restructuring costs - 4,238
Total operating expenses 48,617 58,332
Loss from operations (5,310) (18,616)
Other (income) expense
Interest expense 831 835
Other (expense) income, net 25 (220)
Loss before income tax (6,166) (19,231)
Income tax expense 1,101 1,933
Net loss $(7,267) $(21,164)
Net loss per share - Basic $(0.38) $(1.12)
Net loss per share - Diluted $(0.38) $(1.12)
Weighted average shares - Basic 19,046,855 18,816,110
Weighted average shares - Diluted 19,046,855 18,816,110
FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except share and per share data) March 31, December 31,
2024 2023
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $79,518 $76,787
Short-term investments 19,763 19,496
Accounts receivable, net 88,908 92,028
Inventories, net 35,376 34,529
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 32,854 38,768
Total current assets 256,419 261,608
Non-current assets:
Property, plant and equipment, net 19,855 21,181
Operating lease right-of-use assets 11,075 12,231
Goodwill 108,359 109,534
Intangible assets, net 47,057 47,891
Service and sales demonstration inventory, net 20,655 23,147
Deferred income tax assets, net 24,933 25,027
Other long-term assets 3,951 4,073
Total assets $492,304 $504,692
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $25,314 $27,404
Accrued liabilities 26,567 29,930
Income taxes payable 5,907 5,699
Current portion of unearned service revenues 41,012 40,555
Customer deposits 5,031 4,251
Lease liabilities 5,106 5,434
Total current liabilities 108,937 113,273
Loan - 5.50% Convertible Senior Notes 72,872 72,760
Unearned service revenues - less current portion 20,142 20,256
Lease liabilities - less current portion 9,690 10,837
Deferred income tax liabilities 12,543 13,308
Income taxes payable - less current portion 6,123 5,629
Other long-term liabilities 17 23
Total liabilities 230,324 236,086
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock - par value $0.001, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 20 20
20,578,403 and 20,343,359 issued, respectively; 19,205,361 and 18,968,798
outstanding, respectively
Additional paid-in capital 350,816 346,277
Retained earnings (17,056) (9,789)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (41,145) (37,247)
Common stock in treasury, at cost - 1,373,042 and 1,374,561 shares held, (30,655) (30,655)
respectively
Total shareholders' equity 261,980 268,606
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $492,304 $504,692
FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands) 2024 2023
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Cash flows from:
Operating activities:
Net loss $(7,267) $(21,164)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 3,621 4,413
Stock-based compensation 4,539 3,634
Deferred income tax (benefit) and other non-cash charges (805) 562
Provision for excess and obsolete inventory 152 344
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs 112
Loss on disposal of assets 96 69
Provisions for bad debts, net of recoveries 300 33
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Decrease (Increase) in:
Accounts receivable 1,405 2,378
Inventories 1,957 (1,530)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 5,587 (4,219)
(Decrease) Increase in:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (5,721) (2,450)
Income taxes payable 783 (102)
Customer deposits 819 (433)
Unearned service revenues 1,282 121
Other liabilities (285)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 6,575 (18,344)
Investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment (1,323) (1,688)
Purchases of short-term investments - (20,024)
Cash paid for technology development, patents and licenses (1,442) (1,820)
Net cash used in investing activities (2,765) (23,532)
Financing activities:
Payments on finance leases (40) (44)
Cash settlement of equity awards - 14
Proceeds from issuance of 5.50% Convertible Senior Notes, due 2028, net of discount, - 72,310
issuance cost and accrued interest
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (40) 72,280
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (1,039) 348
Increase in cash and cash equivalents 2,731 30,752
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 76,787 37,812
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $79,518 $68,564
FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended March 31,
(dollars in thousands, except per share data) 2024 2023
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Gross profit, as reported $43,307 $39,716
Stock-based compensation (1) 330 272
Restructuring and other costs (2) 8 435
Non-GAAP adjustments to gross profit 338 707
Non-GAAP gross profit $43,645 $40,423
Gross margin, as reported 51.4 % 46.7 %
Non-GAAP gross margin 51.8 % 47.6 %
Selling, general and administrative, as reported $39,593 $41,376
Stock-based compensation (1) (3,942) (2,568)
Purchase accounting intangible amortization (543) (673)
Non-GAAP selling, general and administrative $35,108 $38,135
Research and development, as reported $9,024 $12,718
Stock-based compensation (1) (267) (794)
Purchase accounting intangible amortization (489) (499)
Non-GAAP research and development $8,268 $11,425
Operating expenses, as reported $48,617 $58,332
Stock-based compensation (1) (4,209) (3,362)
Restructuring and other costs (2) (2,708) (5,033)
Purchase accounting intangible amortization (1,032) (1,172)
Non-GAAP adjustments to operating expenses (7,949) (9,567)
Non-GAAP operating expenses $40,668 $48,765
Loss from operations, as reported $(5,310) $(18,616)
Non-GAAP adjustments to gross profit 338 707
Non-GAAP adjustments to operating expenses 7,949 9,567
Non-GAAP loss from operations $2,977 $(8,342)
Net loss, as reported $(7,267) $(21,164)
Non-GAAP adjustments to gross profit 338 707
Non-GAAP adjustments to operating expenses 7,949 9,567
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (3) (2,072) (2,569)
Other tax adjustments (4) 2,748 6,383
Non-GAAP net gain/(loss) $1,696 $(7,076)
Net loss per share - Diluted, as reported $(0.38) $(1.12)
Stock-based compensation (1) 0.24 0.19
Restructuring and other costs (2) 0.14 0.29
Purchase accounting intangible amortization 0.06 0.06
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (3) (0.11) (0.14)
Other tax adjustments (4) 0.14 0.34
Non-GAAP net income/(loss) per share - Diluted $0.09 $(0.38)
(1)
We exclude stock-based compensation, which is non-cash, from the non-GAAP financial measures because the Company believes that such exclusion provides a better comparison of results of ongoing operations for current and future
periods with such results from past periods.
(2)
On February 14, 2020, our Board of Directors approved a global restructuring plan (the "Restructuring Plan"), which is intended to support our strategic plan in an effort to improve operating performance and ensure that we are
appropriately structured and resourced to deliver increased and sustainable value to our shareholders and customers. On February 7, 2023, our Board of Directors approved an integration plan (the "Integration Plan"), which is intended to streamline
and simplify operations, particularly around our recent acquisitions and the resulting redundant operations and offerings. The Restructuring and other costs primarily consist of severance and related benefits associated with the Restructuring
Plan, Integration Plan, and executive transitions.
(3)
The Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments is calculated by applying a statutory tax rate to Non-GAAP adjustments, including Stock-based compensation, Restructuring and other costs, and Purchase accounting intangible
amortization.
(4)
When estimating our Non-GAAP income tax rate, we exclude the effect of items that impact our reported income tax rate that we do not believe are representative of our ongoing operating results, including the impact of valuation
allowances we are currently recording in certain jurisdictions and certain discrete items such as adjustments to uncertain tax position reserves, as these items are difficult to predict and can impact our effective income tax rate.
FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF NET LOSS TO EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands) 2024 2023
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Net loss $(7,267) $(21,164)
Interest expense, net 831 835
Income tax expense 1,101 1,933
Depreciation and amortization 3,621 3,978
EBITDA (1,714) (14,418)
Other expense (income), net 25 (220)
Stock-based compensation 4,539 3,634
Restructuring and other costs (1) 2,716 5,468
Adjusted EBITDA $5,566 $(5,536)
Adjusted EBITDA margin (2) 6.6 % (6.5) %
(1)
On February 14, 2020, our Board of Directors approved the Restructuring Plan, which is intended to support our strategic plan in an effort to improve operating performance and ensure that we are appropriately structured and resourced
to deliver increased and sustainable value to our shareholders and customers. On February 7, 2023, our Board of Directors approved the Integration Plan, which is intended to streamline and simplify operations, particularly around our recent
acquisitions and the resulting redundant operations and offerings. The Restructuring and other costs primarily consist of severance and related benefits associated with the Restructuring Plan, Integration Plan, and executive transitions.
(2)
Calculated as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of total sales.
FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
KEY SALES MEASURES
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended March
31,
(in thousands) 2024 2023
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Total sales to external customers as reported
Americas (1) $37,228 $42,343
EMEA (1) 25,435 24,165
APAC (1) 21,581 18,459
$84,244 $84,967
Three Months Ended March
31,
(in thousands) 2024 2023
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Total sales to external customers in constant currency (2)
Americas (1) $37,037 $42,434
EMEA (1) 25,218 24,486
APAC (1) 22,826 18,460
$85,081 $85,380
(1)
Regions represent North America and South America ("Americas"); Europe, the Middle East, and Africa ("EMEA"); and the Asia-Pacific ("APAC").
(2)
We compare the change in the sales from one period to another period using constant currency disclosure. We present constant currency information to provide a framework for assessing how our underlying business performed excluding
the effect of foreign currency rate fluctuations. To present this information, current and comparative prior period results for entities reporting in currencies other than United States dollars are converted into United States dollars at the
exchange rate in effect during the last day of the prior comparable period, rather than the actual exchange rates in effect during the respective periods.
Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands) 2024 2023
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Hardware $52,616 $54,961
Software 10,920 10,279
Service 20,708 19,727
Total Sales $84,244 $84,967
Hardware as a percentage of total sales 62.5 % 64.7 %
Software as a percentage of total sales 13.0 % 12.1 %
Service as a percentage of total sales 24.6 % 23.2 %
Total Recurring Revenue (3) $16,717 $16,685
Recurring revenue as a percentage of total sales 19.8 % 19.6 %
(3)
Recurring revenue is comprised of hardware service contracts, software maintenance contracts, and subscription based software applications.
FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
FREE CASH FLOW RECONCILIATION
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands) 2024 2023
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $6,575 $(18,344)
Purchases of property and equipment (1,323) (1,688)
Cash paid for technology development, patents and licenses (1,442) (1,820)
Free Cash Flow 3,810 (21,852)
Restructuring and other cash payments (1) 403 796
Adjusted Free Cash Flow $4,213 $(21,056)
(1)
On February 7, 2023, our Board of Directors approved the Integration Plan, which is intended to streamline and simplify operations, particularly around our recent acquisitions and the resulting redundant operations and offerings. The
Restructuring and other costs primarily consist of severance and related benefits associated with the Restructuring Plan, Integration Plan, and executive transitions.
FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF OUTLOOK - GAAP TO NON-GAAP
Fiscal quarter ending June
30, 2024
Low High
GAAP gross margin 50.5 % 52.0 %
Stock-based compensation 0.5 % 0.5 %
Non-GAAP gross margin 51.0 % 52.5 %
Fiscal quarter ending June
30, 2024
(in thousands) Low High
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GAAP operating expenses $46,000 $48,000
Stock-based compensation (3,300) (3,300)
Purchase accounting intangible amortization (1,200) (1,200)
Restructuring and other costs (500) (500)
Non-GAAP operating expenses $41,000 $43,000
Fiscal quarter ending June
30, 2024
Low High
GAAP diluted loss per share range $(0.43) $(0.23)
Stock-based compensation 0.19 0.19
Purchase accounting intangible amortization 0.06 0.06
Restructuring and other costs 0.02 0.02
Non-GAAP tax adjustments 0.08 0.08
Non-GAAP diluted loss per share $(0.08) $0.12
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