SEATTLE, May 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- RealNetworks, Inc. (Nasdaq: RNWK), a leader in personal digital entertainment, today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014.
For the first quarter of 2014, revenue was $45.7 million, compared to $50.6 million in the previous quarter and $56.8 million in the first quarter of 2013.
"During the first quarter of 2014, we continued to invest in laying the foundation for our future growth and profitability," said Rob Glaser, Chairman and interim CEO of RealNetworks. "We began to roll out our new RealPlayer Cloud product globally and we now have over 2 million users. RealPlayer Cloud makes it easy to watch, save and share video across every type of popular digital device.
"Our Mobile Entertainment business brought our new LISTEN™ application, our innovative ringback tone experience for iPhone and Android users, to the U.S. via a new partnership with T-Mobile. We also hired a new leader for our Games business, Atul Bali, who brings over 20 years of experience in land-based and digital gaming."
GAAP net loss for the first quarter of 2014 was $(7.8) million or $(0.22) per diluted share, compared to $(11.7) million or $(0.33) per diluted share in the first quarter of 2013. Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2014 was a loss of $(13.9) million, compared to $(3.0) million for the first quarter of 2013. A reconciliation of GAAP operating income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA is provided in the financial tables that accompany this release.
As of March 31, 2014, the company had $209.6 million in unrestricted cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, compared to $226.2 million as of December 31, 2013.
Business Outlook
For the second quarter of 2014, RealNetworks expects total revenue in the range of $38.0 million to $41.0 million. We expect adjusted EBITDA for the quarter to be a loss in the range of $(13.0) million to $(16.0) million.
Webcast and Conference Call Information
The company will host a conference call today to review results and discuss the company's performance at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT by calling 888-790-3440 or +1-517-308-9350 (Passcode: First Quarter Earnings). A live webcast of the call will be available at http://investor.realnetworks.com and an on-demand webcast will be available approximately one hour following the conclusion of the conference call. A telephonic replay will be available until 9 p.m. PT, May 28, 2014 by calling 800-754-7907 or +1-203-369-3824 (Passcode: 1280865)
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About RealNetworks
RealNetworks creates innovative applications and services that make it easy to connect with and enjoy digital media. RealNetworks invented the streaming media category in 1995 and continues to connect consumers with their digital media both directly and through partners, aiming to support every network, device, media type and social network. RealNetworks' corporate information is located at www.realnetworks.com/about-us.
RealNetworks, RealPlayer and GameHouse are trademarks or registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc. or its subsidiaries. All other companies or products listed herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
About Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement RealNetworks' consolidated financial information presented in accordance with GAAP in this press release, the company also discloses certain non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA by reportable segment, which management believes provide investors with useful information.
In the financial tables of our earnings press release, RealNetworks has included reconciliations of GAAP operating income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA and to adjusted EBITDA by reportable segment.
The rationale for management's use of non-GAAP measures is included in the supplementary materials presented with the earnings materials. Please refer to Exhibit 99.2 ("Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures") to the company's report on Form 8-K, which is being submitted today to the SEC.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements relating to RealNetworks' current expectations regarding future revenue and adjusted EBITDA, our future growth, profitability, strategic focus and initiatives. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements. These statements reflect RealNetworks' expectations as of today, and actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from the results predicted include: risks associated with the implementation of RealNetworks' growth plan, strategic initiatives, and restructuring efforts; its ability to successfully introduce and monetize new products and services; competitive risks, including the growth of competing technologies, products and services, and the emergence of new entrants and competition in the market; the potential outcomes and effects of claims and legal proceedings on RealNetworks' business, prospects, financial condition or results of operations; risks associated with key customer or strategic relationships, business acquisitions and the introduction of new products and services; changes in consumer and advertising spending in response to disruptions in the global financial markets; fluctuations in foreign currencies; and changes in RealNetworks' effective tax rate. More information about potential risk factors that could affect RealNetworks' business and financial results is included in RealNetworks' annual report on Form 10-K for the most recent year ended December 31, its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and in other reports and documents filed by RealNetworks from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The preparation of RealNetworks' financial statements and forward-looking financial guidance requires the company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, and revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. The company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or information, which are in effect as of their respective dates.
RealNetworks, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) | |||||||||
Quarters Ended March 31, | |||||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||||
(in thousands, except per share data) | |||||||||
Net revenue | $ | 45,724 | $ | 56,793 | |||||
Cost of revenue | 18,786 | 20,506 | |||||||
Extinguishment of liability | (10,580) | — | |||||||
Gross profit | 37,518 | 36,287 | |||||||
Operating expenses: | |||||||||
Research and development | 14,059 | 15,251 | |||||||
Sales and marketing | 21,723 | 21,134 | |||||||
General and administrative | 9,317 | 9,946 | |||||||
Restructuring and other charges | 1,216 | 1,382 | |||||||
Lease exit and related charges | 79 | — | |||||||
Total operating expenses | 46,394 | 47,713 | |||||||
Operating income (loss) | (8,876) | (11,426) | |||||||
Other income (expenses): | |||||||||
Interest income, net | 136 | 647 | |||||||
Gain (loss) on sale of available for sale securities, net | 2,371 | — | |||||||
Equity in net loss of Rhapsody investment | (838) | (2,233) | |||||||
Other income (expense), net | (77) | 109 | |||||||
Total other income (expense), net | 1,592 | (1,477) | |||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | (7,284) | (12,903) | |||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) | 486 | (1,229) | |||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (7,770) | $ | (11,674) | |||||
Basic net income (loss) per share | $ | (0.22) | $ | (0.33) | |||||
Diluted net income (loss) per share | $ | (0.22) | $ | (0.33) | |||||
Shares used to compute basic net income (loss) per share | 35,840 | 35,343 | |||||||
Shares used to compute diluted net income (loss) per share | 35,840 | 35,343 | |||||||
RealNetworks, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) | |||||||
March 31, | December 31, | ||||||
(in thousands) | |||||||
ASSETS | |||||||
Current assets: | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 131,276 | $ | 151,235 | |||
Short-term investments | 78,361 | 74,920 | |||||
Trade accounts receivable, net | 25,404 | 24,613 | |||||
Deferred costs, current portion | 1,629 | 1,601 | |||||
Deferred tax assets, current | 308 | 306 | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 10,322 | 9,124 | |||||
Total current assets | 247,300 | 261,799 | |||||
Equipment, software, and leasehold improvements, at cost: | |||||||
Equipment and software | 86,585 | 86,721 | |||||
Leasehold improvements | 3,889 | 3,482 | |||||
Total equipment, software, and leasehold improvements | 90,474 | 90,203 | |||||
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | 68,452 | 67,031 | |||||
Net equipment, software, and leasehold improvements | 22,022 | 23,172 | |||||
Restricted cash equivalents and investments | 3,000 | 3,000 | |||||
Equity method investment | 11,704 | 12,473 | |||||
Available for sale securities | 3,212 | 7,181 | |||||
Other assets | 2,517 | 2,332 | |||||
Deferred costs, non-current portion | 1,040 | 946 | |||||
Deferred tax assets, net, non-current portion | 1,408 | 1,409 | |||||
Other intangible assets, net | 12,045 | 12,993 | |||||
Goodwill | 17,336 | 17,476 | |||||
Total assets | $ | 321,584 | $ | 342,781 | |||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||
Current liabilities: | |||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 21,402 | $ | 19,987 | |||
Accrued and other current liabilities | 27,704 | 41,893 | |||||
Deferred tax liabilities, net, current portion | 909 | 899 | |||||
Deferred revenue, current portion | 8,718 | 7,498 | |||||
Total current liabilities | 58,733 | 70,277 | |||||
Deferred revenue, non-current portion | 155 | 166 | |||||
Deferred rent | 1,378 | 1,318 | |||||
Deferred tax liabilities, net, non-current portion | 1,556 | 1,556 | |||||
Other long-term liabilities | 595 | 483 | |||||
Total liabilities | 62,417 | 73,800 | |||||
Shareholders' equity | 259,167 | 268,981 | |||||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ | 321,584 | $ | 342,781 | |||
RealNetworks, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) | |||||||
Quarters Ended March 31, | |||||||
2014 | 2013 | ||||||
(in thousands) | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (7,770) | $ | (11,674) | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities: | |||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 2,983 | 4,888 | |||||
Stock-based compensation | 1,337 | 2,038 | |||||
Equity in net loss of Rhapsody | 838 | 2,233 | |||||
Deferred income taxes, net | 10 | (1,559) | |||||
Gain on sale of available for sale securities | (2,371) | — | |||||
Realized translation gain | (48) | — | |||||
Extinguishment of liability | (10,580) | — | |||||
Other | — | (75) | |||||
Net change in certain operating assets and liabilities | (2,909) | (2,584) | |||||
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | (18,510) | (6,733) | |||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||
Purchases of equipment, software, and leasehold improvements | (998) | (1,194) | |||||
Proceeds from sale of available for sale securities | 2,754 | — | |||||
Purchases of short-term investments | (29,030) | (43,318) | |||||
Proceeds from sales and maturities of short-term investments | 25,589 | 27,640 | |||||
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired | — | (700) | |||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (1,685) | (17,572) | |||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||
Proceeds from issuance of common stock (stock options and stock purchase plan) | 210 | 20 | |||||
Tax payments from shares withheld upon vesting of restricted stock | (60) | (166) | |||||
Payment of contingent consideration | — | (828) | |||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 150 | (974) | |||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 86 | (1,225) | |||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (19,959) | (26,504) | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 151,235 | 163,198 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 131,276 | $ | 136,694 | |||
RealNetworks, Inc. and Subsidiaries Supplemental Financial Information (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||
Q1 | Q4 | Q3 | Q2 | Q1 | ||||||||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net Revenue by Line of Business | ||||||||||||||||||||
RealPlayer Group (A) | $ | 15,215 | $ | 16,799 | $ | 17,641 | $ | 18,383 | $ | 22,383 | ||||||||||
Mobile Entertainment (B) | 19,913 | 22,146 | 19,948 | 18,592 | 20,495 | |||||||||||||||
Games (C) | 10,596 | 11,650 | 11,369 | 12,875 | 13,915 | |||||||||||||||
Total net revenue | $ | 45,724 | $ | 50,595 | $ | 48,958 | $ | 49,850 | $ | 56,793 | ||||||||||
Net Revenue by Product | ||||||||||||||||||||
RealPlayer Group | ||||||||||||||||||||
- License (D) | $ | 5,018 | $ | 7,128 | $ | 7,281 | $ | 6,766 | $ | 8,332 | ||||||||||
- Subscriptions (E) | 2,777 | 3,118 | 3,615 | 4,193 | 4,924 | |||||||||||||||
- Media Properties (F) | 7,420 | 6,553 | 6,745 | 7,424 | 9,127 | |||||||||||||||
Mobile Entertainment | ||||||||||||||||||||
- SaaS (G) | 18,463 | 20,406 | 18,156 | 17,002 | 18,674 | |||||||||||||||
- Technology License & Other (H) | 1,450 | 1,740 | 1,792 | 1,590 | 1,821 | |||||||||||||||
Games | ||||||||||||||||||||
- License (I) | 3,849 | 3,511 | 3,421 | 4,089 | 5,249 | |||||||||||||||
- Subscriptions (J) | 5,241 | 5,688 | 5,733 | 5,980 | 6,312 | |||||||||||||||
- Media Properties (K) | 1,506 | 2,451 | 2,215 | 2,806 | 2,354 | |||||||||||||||
Total net revenue | $ | 45,724 | $ | 50,595 | $ | 48,958 | $ | 49,850 | $ | 56,793 | ||||||||||
Net Revenue by Geography | ||||||||||||||||||||
United States | $ | 20,428 | $ | 19,724 | $ | 21,039 | $ | 21,463 | $ | 28,024 | ||||||||||
Rest of world | 25,296 | 30,871 | 27,919 | 28,387 | 28,769 | |||||||||||||||
Total net revenue | $ | 45,724 | $ | 50,595 | $ | 48,958 | $ | 49,850 | $ | 56,793 | ||||||||||
Net Revenue by Line of Business | ||||||||||||||||||||
(A) The RealPlayer Group primarily includes revenue from RealPlayer and related products, such as the distribution of third-party software products, advertising on RealPlayer websites, and sales of RealPlayer Plus software licenses to consumers, sales of intellectual property licenses, and consumer subscriptions such as SuperPass and our recently launched RealPlayer Cloud service. | ||||||||||||||||||||
(B) The Mobile Entertainment division primarily includes revenue from SaaS services, system integration, and professional services to mobile carriers, and sales of technology licenses of our software products such as Helix. | ||||||||||||||||||||
(C) The Games division primarily includes revenue from sales of games licenses, online games subscription services, advertising on games sites and social network sites, microtransactions from online and social games, and sales of mobile games. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net Revenue by Product | ||||||||||||||||||||
(D) Licensing revenue within the RealPlayer Group includes sales of RealPlayer Plus software licenses to consumers and sales of intellectual property licenses. | ||||||||||||||||||||
(E) Subscriptions revenue within the RealPlayer Group includes revenue from subscriptions such as SuperPass and our recently launched RealPlayer Cloud service. | ||||||||||||||||||||
(F) Media Properties revenue within the RealPlayer Group includes distribution of third-party software products and advertising on RealPlayer websites. | ||||||||||||||||||||
(G) SaaS revenue within Mobile Entertainment includes revenue from music on demand, ringback tones, intercarrier messaging services provided to network services providers who are largely mobile phone networks, and our recently launched LISTEN product. | ||||||||||||||||||||
(H) Licensing and other revenue within Mobile Entertainment includes revenue from Helix-related products and professional services provided to mobile carriers. | ||||||||||||||||||||
(I) Licensing revenue within Games includes retail games-related revenue, microtransactions from online and social games and sales of mobile games. | ||||||||||||||||||||
(J) Subscriptions revenue within Games includes revenue from online games subscriptions. | ||||||||||||||||||||
(K) Media Properties revenue within Games includes distribution of third-party software products and advertising on games sites and social network sites. | ||||||||||||||||||||
RealNetworks, Inc. and Subsidiaries Segment Results of Operations (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||
Q1 | Q4 | Q1 | ||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||
RealPlayer Group | ||||||||||||
Net revenue | $ | 15,215 | $ | 16,799 | $ | 22,383 | ||||||
Cost of revenue | 3,518 | 3,236 | 5,311 | |||||||||
Gross profit | 11,697 | 13,563 | 17,072 | |||||||||
Gross margin | 77% | 81% | 76% | |||||||||
Operating expenses | 17,787 | 15,828 | 16,206 | |||||||||
Operating income (loss) | $ | (6,090) | $ | (2,265) | $ | 866 | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (5,491) | $ | (1,474) | $ | 1,331 | ||||||
Mobile Entertainment | ||||||||||||
Net revenue | $ | 19,913 | $ | 22,146 | $ | 20,495 | ||||||
Cost of revenue | 11,950 | 13,634 | 10,832 | |||||||||
Gross profit | 7,963 | 8,512 | 9,663 | |||||||||
Gross margin | 40% | 38% | 47% | |||||||||
Operating expenses | 9,616 | 8,863 | 9,111 | |||||||||
Operating income (loss) | $ | (1,653) | $ | (351) | $ | 552 | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (339) | $ | 1,251 | $ | 3,382 | ||||||
Games | ||||||||||||
Net revenue | $ | 10,596 | $ | 11,650 | $ | 13,915 | ||||||
Cost of revenue | 3,129 | 2,962 | 3,800 | |||||||||
Gross profit | 7,467 | 8,688 | 10,115 | |||||||||
Gross margin | 70% | 75% | 73% | |||||||||
Operating expenses | 9,766 | 12,057 | 11,852 | |||||||||
Operating income (loss) | $ | (2,299) | $ | (3,369) | $ | (1,737) | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (1,674) | $ | (2,724) | $ | (1,154) | ||||||
Corporate | ||||||||||||
Net revenue | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||
Cost of revenue | 189 | 244 | 563 | |||||||||
Extinguishment of liability | (10,580) | — | — | |||||||||
Gross profit | 10,391 | (244) | (563) | |||||||||
Gross margin | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||||||||
Operating expenses | 9,225 | 8,212 | 10,544 | |||||||||
Operating income (loss) | $ | 1,166 | $ | (8,456) | $ | (11,107) | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (6,414) | $ | (3,668) | $ | (6,568) | ||||||
Total | ||||||||||||
Net revenue | $ | 45,724 | $ | 50,595 | $ | 56,793 | ||||||
Cost of revenue | 18,786 | 20,076 | 20,506 | |||||||||
Extinguishment of liability | (10,580) | — | — | |||||||||
Gross profit | 37,518 | 30,519 | 36,287 | |||||||||
Gross margin | 82% | 60% | 64% | |||||||||
Operating expenses | 46,394 | 44,960 | 47,713 | |||||||||
Operating income (loss) | $ | (8,876) | $ | (14,441) | $ | (11,426) | ||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (13,918) | $ | (6,615) | $ | (3,009) | ||||||
RealNetworks, Inc. and Subsidiaries Reconciliation of segment GAAP operating income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA by segment (Unaudited) | ||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||
Q1 | Q4 | Q1 | ||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||
RealPlayer Group | ||||||||||||
Reconciliation of segment GAAP operating income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA by segment: | ||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | $ | (6,090) | $ | (2,265) | $ | 866 | ||||||
Acquisitions related intangible asset amortization | 60 | 60 | 67 | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 539 | 731 | 398 | |||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (5,491) | $ | (1,474) | $ | 1,331 | ||||||
Mobile Entertainment | ||||||||||||
Reconciliation of segment GAAP operating income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA by segment: | ||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | $ | (1,653) | $ | (351) | $ | 552 | ||||||
Acquisitions related intangible asset amortization | 607 | 781 | 813 | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 707 | 821 | 2,017 | |||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (339) | $ | 1,251 | $ | 3,382 | ||||||
Games | ||||||||||||
Reconciliation of segment GAAP operating income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA by segment: | ||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | $ | (2,299) | $ | (3,369) | $ | (1,737) | ||||||
Acquisitions related intangible asset amortization | 314 | 314 | 21 | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 311 | 331 | 562 | |||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (1,674) | $ | (2,724) | $ | (1,154) | ||||||
Corporate | ||||||||||||
Reconciliation of segment GAAP operating income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA by segment: | ||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | $ | 1,166 | $ | (8,456) | $ | (11,107) | ||||||
Other income (expense), net | (77) | 613 | 109 | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 445 | 665 | 1,010 | |||||||||
Lease exit and related charges | 79 | 23 | — | |||||||||
Restructuring and other charges | 1,216 | 1,690 | 1,382 | |||||||||
Stock-based compensation | 1,337 | 1,797 | 2,038 | |||||||||
Extinguishment of liability | (10,580) | — | — | |||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (6,414) | $ | (3,668) | $ | (6,568) | ||||||
Total | ||||||||||||
Reconciliation of GAAP operating income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA: | ||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | $ | (8,876) | $ | (14,441) | $ | (11,426) | ||||||
Other income (expense), net | (77) | 613 | 109 | |||||||||
Acquisitions related intangible asset amortization | 981 | 1,155 | 901 | |||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 2,002 | 2,548 | 3,987 | |||||||||
Lease exit and related charges | 79 | 23 | — | |||||||||
Restructuring and other charges | 1,216 | 1,690 | 1,382 | |||||||||
Stock-based compensation | 1,337 | 1,797 | 2,038 | |||||||||
Extinguishment of liability | (10,580) | — | — | |||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (13,918) | $ | (6,615) | $ | (3,009) | ||||||
SOURCE RealNetworks, Inc.
