ANTERIX INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER FISCAL YEAR 2025 RESULTS

WOODLAND PARK, N.J., Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Anterix (NASDAQ: ATEX) today announced its first quarter fiscal 2025 results and filed its Form 10-Q for the three months ended June 30, 2024. The Company also issued an update on its Demonstrated Intent metric which can be found on Anterix's website at www.investors.anterix.com/Q12025.

First quarter fiscal 2025 Financial Highlights

    --  Executed a new spectrum sale agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery
        Company for a total of $102.5 million, of which $10 million was received
        in June 2024
    --  Cash and cash equivalents of $51.7 million as of June 30, 2024
    --  Returned $2.0 million to stockholders through share repurchases
    --  Spectrum clearing investment of $5.4 million
    --  Exchanged narrowband for a broadband license in 1 county and recorded a
        gain on exchange of a narrowband license for a broadband license of $0.1
        million

Conference Call Information

Anterix senior management will hold an analyst and investor conference call to provide a business update at 9:00 A.M. ET on Wednesday, August 7, 2024. Interested parties can participate in the call by dialing 1-888-999-6281 and asking the operator to be joined into the Anterix call. International callers should dial 1-848-280-6550. A replay of the call will be accessible on the Investor Relations section of Anterix's website at https://www.anterix.com/events/.

About Anterix Inc.

At Anterix, we work with leading utilities and technology companies to harness the power of 900 MHz broadband for modernized grid solutions. Leading an ecosystem of more than 100 members, we offer utility-first solutions to modernize the grid and solve the challenges that utilities are facing today. As the largest holder of licensed spectrum in the 900 MHz band (896-901/935-940 MHz) throughout the contiguous United States, plus Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico, we are uniquely positioned to enable private LTE solutions that support cutting-edge advanced communications capabilities for a cleaner, safer, and more secure energy future. To learn more and join the 900 MHz movement, please visit www.anterix.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or imply future events or achievements such as statements in this press release related to the Anterix's business or financial results or outlook. Actual events or results may differ materially from those contemplated in this press release. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such statements, as they are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause Anterix's actual future results to differ materially from results indicated in the forward-looking statement. Such statements are based on assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, including: (i) the timing of payments under customer agreements, (ii) Anterix's ability to clear the 900 MHz Broadband Spectrum on a timely basis and on commercially reasonable terms; and (iii) Anterix's ability to qualify for and timely secure broadband licenses. Actual events or results may differ materially from those contemplated in this press release. Anterix's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), which you may obtain for free at the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov, discuss some of the important risk factors that may affect the Company's financial outlook, business, results of operations and financial condition. Anterix undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein.

Shareholder Contact

Natasha Vecchiarelli
Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
Anterix
973-531-4397
nvecchiarelli@anterix.com


                                                                                     
            
              Anterix Inc.

                                                                               
            
              Earnings Release Tables

                                                                             
            
              Consolidated Balance Sheets

                                                                   
            
              (in thousands, except share and per share data)




                                                                                                                                       June 30, 2024 March 31, 2024


                                                                                                                                        (Unaudited)


                                                                                      
            
              ASSETS



     Current assets



     Cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                              $51,715         $60,578



     Spectrum receivable                                                                                                                     10,999           8,521



     Prepaid expenses and other current assets                                                                                                2,972           3,912



     
              Total current assets                                                                                                         65,686          73,011



     Escrow deposits                                                                                                                          7,577           7,546



     Property and equipment, net                                                                                                              1,836           2,062



     Right of use assets, net                                                                                                                 4,493           4,432



     Intangible assets                                                                                                                      219,776         216,743



     Deferred broadband costs                                                                                                                20,458          19,772



     Other assets                                                                                                                             1,312           1,328



     
              Total assets                                                                                                               $321,138        $324,894


                                                                       
            
              LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY



     Current liabilities



     Accounts payable and accrued expenses                                                                                                   $7,748          $8,631



     Operating lease liabilities                                                                                                              1,807           1,850



     Contingent liability                                                                                                                     1,000           1,000



     Deferred revenue                                                                                                                         5,968           6,470



     
              Total current liabilities                                                                                                    16,523          17,951



     Operating lease liabilities                                                                                                              3,453           3,446



     Contingent liability                                                                                                                    25,000          15,000



     Deferred revenue                                                                                                                       114,719         115,742



     Deferred gain on sale of intangible assets                                                                                               4,911           4,911



     Deferred income tax                                                                                                                      7,338           6,281



     Other liabilities                                                                                                                          411             531



     
              Total liabilities                                                                                                           172,355         163,862



     Commitments and contingencies



     Stockholders' equity



     Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value per share, 10,000,000 shares authorized and                                                               -


     no shares outstanding at June 30, 2024 and March 31, 2024



     Common stock, $0.0001 par value per share, 100,000,000 shares authorized and                                                                 2               2


     18,581,297 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2024 and 18,452,892 shares


     issued and outstanding at March 31, 2024



     Additional paid-in capital                                                                                                             538,505         533,203



     Accumulated deficit                                                                                                                  (389,724)      (372,173)



     
              Total stockholders' equity                                                                                                  148,783         161,032



     
              Total liabilities and stockholders' equity                                                                                 $321,138        $324,894


                                                                             
              
                Anterix Inc.

                                                                        
              
                Earnings Release Tables

                                                                 
              
                Consolidated Statements of Operations

                                                      
              
                (Unaudited, in thousands, except share and per share data)




                                                                                                                                                    Three months ended June 30,


                                                                                                                                               2024             2023



     
                Spectrum revenue                                                                                                          $1,525             $608



     
                Operating expenses



     General and administrative                                                                                                             12,851           11,673



     Sales and support                                                                                                                       1,850            1,275



     Product development                                                                                                                     1,750            1,069



     Depreciation and amortization                                                                                                             179              246



     
                Operating expenses                                                                                                        16,630           14,263



     Gain from disposal of intangible assets, net                                                                                             (93)        (10,785)



     Gain from disposal of long-lived assets, net                                                                                                -            (31)



     
                Loss from operations                                                                                                    (15,012)         (2,839)



     Interest income                                                                                                                           694              386



     Other income                                                                                                                               16               95



     
                Loss before income taxes                                                                                                (14,302)         (2,358)



     Income tax expense (benefit)                                                                                                            1,222            (240)



     
                Net loss                                                                                                               $(15,524)        $(2,118)



     Net loss per common share basic and diluted                                                                                           $(0.84)         $(0.11)



     Weighted-average common shares used to compute basic and diluted net loss per share                                                18,486,964       18,951,046


                                                                                     
            
                Anterix Inc.

                                                                                
              
              Earnings Release Tables

                                                                         
              
              Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

                                                                               
              
              (Unaudited, in thousands)




                                                                                                                                                  Three months ended June 30,


                                                                                                                                              2024                                 2023



     
                CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES



     Net loss                                                                                                                           $(15,524)                            $(2,118)



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



     Depreciation and amortization                                                                                                            179                                  246



     Stock compensation expense                                                                                                             4,346                                4,265



     Deferred income taxes                                                                                                                  1,057                                (272)



     Right of use assets                                                                                                                      434                                  283



     Gain on disposal of intangible assets, net                                                                                              (93)                            (10,785)



     Gain on disposal of long-lived assets, net                                                                                                 -                                (31)



     Changes in operating assets and liabilities



     Prepaid expenses and other assets                                                                                                        974                                  563



     Accounts payable and accrued expenses                                                                                                (1,558)                               1,169



     Due to related parties                                                                                                                     -                               (533)



     Operating lease liabilities                                                                                                            (531)                               (388)



     Contingent liability                                                                                                                  10,000



     Deferred revenue                                                                                                                     (1,525)                               (608)



     Other liabilities                                                                                                                      (120)



     Net cash used in operating activities                                                                                                (2,361)                             (8,209)



     
                CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES



     Purchases of intangible assets, including refundable deposits, retuning costs and swaps                                              (5,400)                             (5,170)



     Purchases of equipment                                                                                                                     -                                (25)



     Net cash used in investing activities                                                                                                (5,400)                             (5,195)



     
                CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES



     Proceeds from stock option exercises                                                                                                   1,617                                    7



     Repurchases of common stock                                                                                                          (2,027)



     Payments of withholding tax on net issuance of restricted stock                                                                        (661)                               (752)



     Net cash used in financing activities                                                                                                (1,071)                               (745)



     Net change in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash                                                                          (8,832)                            (14,149)



     
                CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH



     Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of the period                                                              68,124                               43,182



     Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of the period                                                                   $59,292                              $29,033



     
                SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION



     Cash paid during the period:



     Taxes paid                                                                                                                     
     $         -                                  $1



     Operating leases paid                                                                                                                   $593                                 $574



     Non-cash investing activity:



     Network equipment provided in exchange for wireless licenses                                                                             $47                                 $438



     Right of use assets new leases                                                                                                          $248                                  $65



     Right of use assets modifications and renewals                                                                                          $247        
              $                -



     The following tables provide a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash reported on the Consolidated Balance


     Sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:


                                                                                                                                          June 30, 2024 March 31, 2024



     Cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                                 $51,715         $60,578



     Escrow deposits                                                                                                                             7,577           7,546



     Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash                                                                                       $59,292         $68,124




                                                                                                                                          June 30, 2023 March 31, 2023



     Cash and cash equivalents                                                                                                                 $29,033         $43,182



     Escrow deposits



     Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash                                                                                       $29,033         $43,182


                                
              
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                Other Financial Information

               
              
                (Unaudited, in thousands except per share data)




                                                                                                      Three months ended June 30,


                                                                                               2024                               2023



     Number of shares repurchased and retired                                                   63



     Average price paid per share*                                                          $32.47 
             $                      -



     Total cost to repurchase                                                               $2,027 
             $                      -





     *         Average price paid per share includes costs associated with the repurchases.




     As of June 30, 2024, $234.0 million is remaining under the share repurchase program.

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