Tremor Video Reports Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2015 Financial Results

Tremor Video, Inc. (NYSE:TRMR), the premium video marketplace that provides buyers and sellers with software for video ad effectiveness, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2015.

Full Year 2015 Highlights:

  • Total Spend1 of $203.9 million, up 28% year-over-year
  • Revenue of $173.8 million, up 9% year-over-year
  • Gross profit of $74.6 million, up 29% year-over-year
  • Adjusted EBITDA2 of ($4.6) million; Adjusted EBITDA per share2 of ($0.09)
  • Net loss of ($43.2) million, including ($22.7) million in non-cash impairment charges incurred in Q3
  • Net loss per share of ($0.84), including ($0.44) per share in non-cash impairment charges incurred in Q3

Fourth Quarter 2015 Highlights:

  • Total Spend1 of $67.9 million, up over 62% year-over-year
  • Revenue of $51.8 million, up 24% year-over-year
  • Gross profit of $22.8 million, up 42% year-over-year
  • Adjusted EBITDA2 of $2.1 million; Adjusted EBITDA per share2 of $0.04
  • Net loss of ($2.4) million; net loss per share of ($0.05)
(1) We define Total Spend (formerly reported as our GAAP revenue) as the aggregate gross spend transacted through our platforms. Total Spend is a non-GAAP financial measure. Please see the discussion in the section called “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the reconciliations included at the end of this press release.
(2) Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA per share are non-GAAP financial measures. Please see the discussion in the section called “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the reconciliations included at the end of this press release.

“Significant traction in our programmatic platforms and continued innovation in our higher function products drove our 2015 record results,” said Bill Day, Tremor Video CEO. “We believe that we are poised to deliver further success in 2016 based on our significant fourth quarter momentum."

As discussed further in the Company’s Form 8-K filed concurrently with this release, we have concluded based on our consideration of relevant accounting guidance that revenue attributable to our supply side platform (SSP), which we introduced in 2015, should be booked net of inventory costs. In prior periods, we have reported SSP revenue on a gross basis. As a result, we have determined that our previously issued quarterly financial statements for the periods ending March 31, June 30, and September 30, 2015, should be restated to reflect the revenue attributable to our SSP on a net basis. This restatement has the effect of decreasing both revenue and cost of revenue in a like amount in our financial statements for each period. The restatement has no impact on our reported gross profit, net loss or Adjusted EBITDA for any period. Revenue from our buyer platform will continue to be reported on a gross basis. Our restated income statements for the periods ended March 31, June 30, and September 30, 2015 are included in the financial tables at the back of this release.

We will now be reporting Total Spend (formerly reported as our GAAP revenue) to accompany our reporting of revenue. We define Total Spend as the aggregate gross spend transacted through our platforms.

The table below presents Total Spend, revenue, net loss, Adjusted EBITDA, net loss per share and Adjusted EBITDA per share for the three and twelve month periods ending December 31, 2015.

Fourth Quarter And Full Year Results Summary
(in millions, except per share amounts), (unaudited)
Three Months EndedYears Ended

December 31,
2015

December 31,
2014

%
Change

December 31,
2015

December 31,
2014

%
Change

Total Spend $67.9 $41.9 62% $203.9 $159.5 28%
Revenue $51.8 $41.9 24% $173.8 $159.5 9%
Gross profit $22.8 $16.1 42% $74.6 $57.8 29%
Net loss1 ($2.4) ($5.4) 55% ($43.2) ($23.5) (84%)
Adjusted EBITDA $2.1 ($1.8) NA ($4.6) ($10.9) 58%
Net loss per share ($0.05) ($0.11) 55% ($0.84) ($0.46) (83%)
Adjusted EBITDA per share $0.04 ($0.03) NA ($0.09) ($0.22) 59%
(1)

During the third quarter of 2015, as required under GAAP, the Company performed an interim impairment test on its assets
based on a decrease in the Company’s market capitalization below the carrying value of its assets. As a result of this test, the
Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of ($22.1) million related to its goodwill and certain intangible assets. In
addition, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of ($0.6) million relating to certain property and equipment
maintained at its former headquarters.

Fourth Quarter And Full Year Breakdown of Total Spend
(in thousands), (unaudited)
Three Months EndedYears Ended

December 31,
2015

December 31,
2014

%
Change

December 31,
2015

December 31,
2014

%
Change

Programmatic $ 32,118 $ 5,959 439% $ 70,387 $ 14,070 400%
Non-programmatic higher function 25,717 21,137 22% 87,842 64,301 37%
Non-programmatic media network 10,099 14,782 (32%) 45,653 81,116 (44%)
Total Spend $ 67,934 $ 41,878 62% $ 203,882 $ 159,487 28%

Guidance

Based on information available as of March 3, 2016, the Company expects the following:

Q1 and Full Year 2016 Outlook
Q1 2016Full Year 2016
Total Spend $48 - $50 million $255 - $265 million
Revenue $34 - $36 million $180 - $190 million
Adjusted EBITDA ($5) – ($4) million $0 - $5 million

Q4 and Full Year 2015 Financial Results Webcast: Tremor Video will review its fourth quarter 2015 results and conduct an analyst and investor day on Thursday March 3, 2016 beginning at 1:00 PM EST. The event will be hosted by Tremor Video CEO, Bill Day and feature presentations from himself as well as other executives on the Company’s performance, strategy and financial outlook. The event will be broadcast live and can be accessed on Tremor Video’s Investor Relations website at http://investor.tremorvideo.com. Following completion of the event, a recorded replay of the webcast will be available on Tremor Video’s website for a period of six months.

About Tremor Video

Tremor Video (NYSE:TRMR) provides software for video advertising effectiveness. Our buyer and seller platforms enable seamless transactions in a premium video marketplace by offering control and transparency to clients. We employ patented all-screen technology to make every advertising moment more relevant for consumers, and deliver maximum results for buyers and sellers.

"Safe harbor" Statement:

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that could cause actual results and the timing of certain events to differ materially from those set forth in or implied by such forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements related to Tremor Video’s future financial results or growth potential, including first quarter 2016 and 2016 full year financial guidance, and statements with respect to future revenue mix or the development or adoption of the company’s solutions. Important factors that could cause actual results or the timing of events to differ materially from those set forth in or implied by any forward-looking statements include, without limitation, risks and uncertainties associated with: the company’s limited operating history and the continuing development of its business model; unfavorable conditions in the global economy or reductions in digital advertising spend; the company’s ability to effectively innovate and adapt to rapidly changing technology and client needs; increased competition as well as innovations by new and existing competitors; expansion of the online video advertising market; the company’s ability to attract new advertisers and increase spend from existing advertisers; the company’s ability to attract advertising spend from TV media buyers; risks of entering new markets in which we have limited or no experience and difficulty adapting our solutions for new markets; adoption of brand-centric metrics, advanced ad formats and performance-based pricing models by advertisers; the company’s ability to effectively deliver video ad campaigns with demo guarantees; adoption of the company’s programmatic solutions by advertisers and publishers; adoption of the company’s All-Screen product by advertisers; the company’s ability to acquire an adequate supply of premium video advertising inventory from publishers on terms that are favorable to it; the company’s ability to detect fraudulent or malicious activity and ensure a high level of brand safety for its clients; identifying, attracting and retaining qualified personnel; defects, errors or interruptions in the company’s solutions; the company’s ability to collect and use data to deliver video ads; the impact of tools that block the display of video ads; the effect of regulatory developments and industry standards regarding internet privacy and other matters; maintaining, protecting and enhancing the company’s intellectual property; costs associated with defending intellectual property infringement, securities litigation and other claims; future opportunities and plans, including the uncertainty of expected future financial performance and results; as well as other risks and uncertainties detailed from time-to-time under the caption “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in Tremor Video’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 16, 2015, its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2015, filed on May 11, 2015, its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2015, filed on August 10, 2015, its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on November 9, 2015, and future filings and reports by the company, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and beliefs and are not guarantees of future performance or events. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Furthermore, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and, except as required by law, Tremor Video disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement its consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), Tremor Video reports Total Spend, Adjusted EBITDA, and basic and diluted Adjusted EBITDA per share, which are non-GAAP financial measures. We define Total Spend as the aggregate gross spend transacted through our platforms. Total Spend does not represent revenue earned by us. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net loss plus (minus): interest expense and other income (expense), net, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization expense, non-cash stock-based compensation expense, non-cash stock-based long-term incentive compensation, non-cash impairment charges, litigation costs associated with class action securities litigation, executive severance costs, and acquisition related costs. We define Adjusted EBITDA per share as Adjusted EBITDA divided by weighted average common shares outstanding. We use these non-GAAP financial measures for financial and operational decision making and as a means to evaluate period-to-period comparisons. We believe that these measures provide useful information about our operating results, enhance the overall understanding of our past financial performance and future prospects, and allow for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in its financial and operational decision making. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to results and guidance prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, GAAP results. The non-GAAP financial measures included in this press release have been reconciled to the nearest GAAP measure in the table following the financial statements attached to this press release. With respect to our expectations under “Guidance” above, reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA guidance to the closest corresponding GAAP measure is not available without unreasonable efforts on a forward-looking basis due to the high variability, complexity and low visibility with respect to the charges excluded from these non-GAAP measures, in particular, the measures and effects of stock-based compensation expense specific to equity compensation awards that are directly impacted by unpredictable fluctuations in our stock price. We expect the variability of the above charges to have a significant, and potentially unpredictable, impact on our future GAAP financial results.

Exhibit A

Tremor Video, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
December 31,
20152014
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 59,887 $ 77,787
Accounts receivable, net 70,778 46,765
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 3,721 1,571
Deferred tax assets, short-term - 194
Total current assets 134,386 126,317
Long-term assets:
Restricted cash 600 600
Property and equipment, net 10,094 5,574
Intangible assets, net 11,469 15,552
Goodwill 10,781 29,719
Deferred tax assets 4,077 -
Other assets 794 243
Total long-term assets 37,815 51,688
Total assets $ 172,201 $ 178,005
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 58,742 $ 37,258
Deferred rent, short-term 401 20
Contingent consideration on acquisition, short-term 987 -
Deferred revenue 108 15
Total current liabilities 60,238 37,293
Deferred rent, long-term 5,237 745
Deferred tax liabilities 4,587 194
Contingent consideration on acquisition, long-term 443 -
Other long-term liabilities 264 -
Total liabilities 70,769 38,232
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock 5 5
Additional paid-in capital 279,136 274,094
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (55 ) 98
Accumulated deficit (177,654 ) (134,424 )
Total stockholders' equity 101,432 139,773
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 172,201 $ 178,005
Tremor Video, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
Three Months EndedYears Ended
December 31,December 31,
2015201420152014
(unaudited)
Revenue $ 51,757 $ 41,878 $ 173,837 $ 159,487
Cost of revenue 28,989 25,791 99,266 101,673
Gross Profit 22,768 16,087 74,571 57,814
Operating Expenses:
Technology and development(1) 5,312 4,409 20,171 16,992
Sales and marketing(1) 13,089 11,505 48,879 42,623
General and administrative(1) 4,196 3,675 17,279 14,712
Depreciation and amortization 2,289 1,773 8,344 6,675
Impairment charges - - 22,665 -
Total operating expenses 24,886 21,362 117,338 81,002
Loss from operations (2,118 ) (5,275 ) (42,767 ) (23,188 )
Interest and other (expense) income, net:
Interest expense (3 ) (1 ) (10 ) (4 )
Other (expense) income, net (72 ) 61 30 46
Total interest and other (expense) income, net (75 ) 60 20 42
Loss before provision for income taxes (2,193 ) (5,215 ) (42,747 ) (23,146 )
Provision for income taxes 225 199 483 343
Net loss $ (2,418 ) $ (5,414 ) $ (43,230 ) $ (23,489 )
Net loss per share:
Basic and diluted $ (0.05 ) $ (0.11 ) $ (0.84 ) $ (0.46 )

Weighted-average number of shares of common
stock outstanding:

Basic and diluted 52,186,221 51,088,012 51,684,397 50,637,541
(1) Stock-based compensation expense included above:
Three Months EndedYears Ended
December 31,December 31,
2015201420152014
(unaudited)
Technology and development $ 213 $ 254 $ 854 $ 907
Sales and marketing 266 443 1,445 1,506
General and administrative 351 631 1,708 2,209
Total stock-based compensation expense $ 830 $ 1,328 $ 4,007 $ 4,622
Tremor Video, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
Years Ended
December 31,
20152014
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss $ (43,230 ) $ (23,489 )
Adjustments required to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Impairment charges 22,665 -
Depreciation and amortization expense 8,344 6,675
Bad debt recovery (87 ) (16 )
Stock-based compensation expense 4,007 4,622
Stock-based long-term incentive compensation expense 436 673
Deferred tax benefit (61 ) -
Mark-to-market expense (income) 113 (6 )
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase in accounts receivable (22,675 ) (5,394 )
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets (3,381 ) 299
Increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses 20,178 5,899
Increase in deferred rent and security deposits payable 5,639 9
Increase (decrease) in deferred revenue 93 (256 )
Net cash used in operating activities (7,959 ) (10,984 )
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment (7,732 ) (4,026 )
Acquisition, net of cash acquired (1,672 ) -
Net cash used in investing activities (9,404 ) (4,026 )
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from the exercise of stock option awards 108 767
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock units (494 ) (565 )
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (386 ) 202
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (17,749 ) (14,808 )
Effect of exchange rate changes in cash and cash equivalents (151 ) (96 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 77,787 92,691
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 59,887 $ 77,787

Exhibit B

Tremor Video, Inc.
Reconciliation of Total Spend to Revenue
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Three Months EndedYears Ended
December 31,December 31,
2015201420152014
Total Spend $ 67,934 $ 41,878 $ 203,882 $ 159,487
SSP inventory costs 16,177 - 30,045 -
Revenue $ 51,757 $ 41,878 $ 173,837 $ 159,487
Tremor Video, Inc.
Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Three Months EndedYears Ended
December 31,December 31,
2015201420152014
Net loss $ (2,418 ) $ (5,414 ) $ (43,230 ) $ (23,489 )
Adjustments:
Non-cash impairment charges(1) - - 22,665 -
Depreciation and amortization expense 2,289 1,773 8,344 6,675
Stock-based compensation expense 830 1,328 4,007 4,622
Executive severance 588 - 1,458 -
Acquisition-related costs(2) 333 - 892 -
Litigation expenses 34 - 328 279
Stock-based long-term incentive compensation expense 174 399 436 673
Provision for income taxes 225 199 483 343
Interest and other expense (income), net 75 (60 ) (20 ) (42 )
Total net adjustments 4,548 3,639 38,593 12,550
Adjusted EBITDA $ 2,130 $ (1,775 ) $ (4,637 ) $ (10,939 )
Tremor Video, Inc.
Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA - Per Share
(unaudited)
Three Months EndedYears Ended
December 31,December 31,
2015201420152014
Net loss $ (0.05 ) $ (0.11 ) $ (0.84 ) $ (0.46 )
Adjustments:
Non-cash impairment charges(1) - - 0.44 -
Depreciation and amortization expense 0.04 0.04 0.16 0.13
Stock-based compensation expense 0.02 0.03 0.08 0.09
Executive severance 0.01 - 0.03 -
Acquisition-related costs(2) 0.01 - 0.02 -
Litigation expenses - - - -
Stock-based long-term incentive compensation expense - 0.01 0.01 0.01
Provision for income taxes 0.01 - 0.01 0.01
Interest and other expense (income), net - - - -
Total net adjustments 0.09 0.08 0.75 0.24
Adjusted EBITDA per share - basic and diluted $ 0.04 $ (0.03 ) $ (0.09 ) $ (0.22 )
Weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding:
Basic and diluted 52,186,221 51,088,012 51,684,397 50,637,541

(1) During the third quarter of 2015, as required under GAAP, the Company performed an interim impairment test on its assets based
on a decrease in the Company’s market capitalization below the carrying value of its assets. As a result of this test, the Company
recorded a non-cash impairment charge of ($22.1) million related to its goodwill and certain intangible assets. In addition, the Company
recorded a non-cash impairment charge of ($0.6) million relating to certain property and equipment maintained at its former
headquarters.

(2) Reflects acquisition-related costs incurred in connection with the Company’s acquisition of The Video Network Pty Ltd, an
Australian proprietary limited company (“TVN”). Includes $324 and $493, respectively, of compensation-related expenses, relating to
certain earnout payments that are dependent on continued employment.

Exhibit C

Tremor Video, Inc.
Restated Consolidated Statement of Operations
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2015
As ReportedAdjustmentsAs Restated
Revenue $ 40,603 $ (2,551 ) $ 38,052
Cost of revenue 24,410 (2,551 ) 21,859
Gross Profit 16,193 - 16,193
Total operating expenses 23,033 - 23,033
Loss from operations (6,840 ) - (6,840 )
Total interest and other income, net 12 - 12
Loss before provision for income taxes (6,828 ) - (6,828 )
Provision for income taxes 122 - 122
Net loss $ (6,950 ) $ - $ (6,950 )
Tremor Video, Inc.
Restated Consolidated Statement of Operations
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Three Months EndedSix Months Ended
June 30, 2015June 30, 2015
As ReportedAdjustmentsAs RestatedAs ReportedAdjustmentsAs Restated
Revenue $ 46,072 $ (3,668 ) $ 42,404 $ 86,675 $ (6,219 ) $ 80,456
Cost of revenue 28,062 (3,668 ) 24,394 52,472 (6,219 ) 46,253
Gross Profit 18,010 - 18,010 34,203 - 34,203
Total operating expenses 23,139 - 23,139 46,172 - 46,172
Loss from operations (5,129 ) - (5,129 ) (11,969 ) - (11,969 )
Total interest and other income, net 6 - 6 18 - 18
Loss before provision for income taxes (5,123 ) - (5,123 ) (11,951 ) - (11,951 )
Provision for income taxes 117 - 117 239 - 239
Net loss $ (5,240 ) $ - $ (5,240 ) $ (12,190 ) $ - $ (12,190 )
Tremor Video, Inc.
Restated Consolidated Statement of Operations
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Three Months EndedNine Months Ended
September 30, 2015September 30, 2015
As ReportedAdjustmentsAs RestatedAs ReportedAdjustmentsAs Restated
Revenue $ 49,273 $ (7,649 ) $ 41,624 $ 135,948 $ (13,868 ) $ 122,080
Cost of revenue 31,673 (7,649 ) 24,024 84,145 (13,868 ) 70,277
Gross Profit 17,600 - 17,600 51,803 - 51,803
Total operating expenses 46,280 - 46,280 92,452 - 92,452
Loss from operations (28,680 ) - (28,680 ) (40,649 ) - (40,649 )
Total interest and other income, net 77 - 77 95 - 95
Loss before provision for income taxes (28,603 ) - (28,603 ) (40,554 ) - (40,554 )
Provision for income taxes 19 - 19 258 - 258
Net loss $ (28,622 ) $ - $ (28,622 ) $ (40,812 ) $ - $ (40,812 )

Exhibit D

Tremor Video, Inc.
Consolidated Quarterly Statement of Operations
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
Q1 2014Q2 2014Q3 2014Q4 2014FY 2014Q1 2015Q2 2015Q3 2015Q4 2015FY 2015
Revenue $ 34,869 $ 43,701 $ 39,039 $ 41,878 $ 159,487 $ 38,052 $ 42,404 $ 41,624 $ 51,757 $ 173,837
Inventory costs 22,163 28,094 23,305 24,749 98,311 20,317 22,991 22,494 27,206 93,008
Other cost of revenue 780 799 741 1,042 3,362 1,542 1,403 1,530 1,783 6,258

Total cost of revenue

22,943 28,893 24,046 25,791 101,673 21,859 24,394 24,024 28,989 99,266
Gross Profit 11,926 14,808 14,993 16,087 57,814 16,193 18,010 17,600 22,768 74,571
Total operating expenses 19,081 20,131 20,428 21,362 81,002 23,033 23,139 46,280 24,886 117,338
Loss from operations (7,155 ) (5,323 ) (5,435 ) (5,275 ) (23,188 ) (6,840 ) (5,129 ) (28,680 ) (2,118 ) (42,767 )
Total interest and other (expense) income, net 5 (28 ) 5 60 42 12 6 77 (75 ) 20
Loss before provision for income taxes (7,150 ) (5,351 ) (5,430 ) (5,215 ) (23,146 ) (6,828 ) (5,123 ) (28,603 ) (2,193 ) (42,747 )
Provision for income taxes 79 21 44 199 343 122 117 19 225 483
Net loss $ (7,229 ) $ (5,372 ) $ (5,474 ) $ (5,414 ) $ (23,489 ) $ (6,950 ) $ (5,240 ) $ (28,622 ) $ (2,418 ) $ (43,230 )

Contacts:

For Tremor Video, Inc.:
Investor Relations:
Andrew Posen, 212-792-2315
Senior Director Investor Relations
IR@TremorVideo.com
or
Public Relations:
Tremor Video Corporate Communications
Mandy Robinson, 646-278-7416
MRobinson@TremorVideo.com

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