EX-99.1 2 dex991.htm PRESS RELEASE Press release

Exhibit 99.1

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    IR CONTACT:    Deborah Crawford
Monday, April 21, 2008       VP, Investor Relations
      408 540-3712
   PR CONTACT:    Steve Swasey
      VP, Corporate Communications
      408 540-3947

Netflix Announces Q1 2008 Financial Results

Subscribers – 8.2 million

Revenue – $326.2 million

GAAP Net Income – $13.4 million

GAAP EPS – $0.21 per diluted share

LOS GATOS, Calif., April 21, 2008 – Netflix, Inc. (Nasdaq: NFLX) today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008.

“Our goals are to be a great Internet movie service, by combining DVD rental with Internet streaming, and to grow subscribers and EPS every year,” said Reed Hastings, Netflix co-founder and chief executive officer.

“Our strong results this quarter demonstrate progress toward those goals, and our increased 2008 guidance reflects our belief that the momentum in the business will continue.”

First-Quarter 2008 Financial Highlights

Subscribers. Netflix ended the first quarter of 2008 with approximately 8,243,000 total subscribers, representing 21 percent year-over-year growth from 6,797,000 total subscribers at the end of the first quarter of 2007 and 10 percent sequential growth from 7,479,000 subscribers at the end of the fourth quarter of 2007.

Net subscriber change in the quarter was an increase of 764,000, compared to an increase of 481,000 for the same period of 2007 and an increase of 451,000 for the fourth quarter of 2007.

Gross subscriber additions for the quarter totaled 1,862,000, representing 23 percent year-over-year growth from 1,520,000 gross subscriber additions in the first quarter of 2007 and 25 percent quarter-over-quarter growth from 1,495,000 gross subscriber additions in the fourth quarter of 2007.

Of the 8,243,000 total subscribers at quarter end, 98 percent, or 8,102,000 were paid subscribers. The other 2 percent, or 141,000, were free subscribers. Paid subscribers represented 98 percent of total subscribers at the end of the first quarter of 2007 and at the end of the fourth quarter of 2007.

Revenue for the first quarter of 2008 was $326.2 million, representing 7 percent year-over-year growth from $305.3 million for the first quarter of 2007, and 8 percent sequential increase from $302.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2007.


Gross margin1 for the first quarter of 2008 was 31.7 percent, compared to 36.1 percent for the first quarter of 2007 and 33.8 percent for the fourth quarter of 2007.

GAAP net income for the first quarter of 2008 was $13.4 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, compared to GAAP net income of $9.9 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2007 and GAAP net income of $15.8 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2007. GAAP net income grew 36 percent on a year-over-year basis and GAAP EPS grew 50 percent on a year-over-year basis.

Non-GAAP net income was $15.2 million, or $0.23 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2008, compared to non-GAAP net income of $11.5 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2007 and non-GAAP net income of $17.8 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2007. Non-GAAP net income grew 32 percent on a year-over-year basis and non-GAAP EPS grew 44 percent on a year-over-year basis.

Non-GAAP net income equals net income on a GAAP basis before stock-based compensation expense, net of taxes.

Stock-based compensation for the first quarter of 2008 was $3.1 million, compared to $2.8 million in the first quarter of 2007 and $3.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2007. Stock-based compensation is presented in the same lines of the Consolidated Statements of Operations as cash compensation paid to the same individuals.

Subscriber acquisition cost2 for the first quarter of 2008 was $29.50 per gross subscriber addition, compared to $47.46 for the same period of 2007 and $34.60 for the fourth quarter of 2007.

Churn3 for the first quarter of 2008 was 3.9 percent, compared to 4.4 percent for the first quarter of 2007 and 4.1 percent for the fourth quarter of 2007. Churn includes free subscribers as well as paying subscribers who elect not to renew their monthly subscription service during the quarter.

Free cash flow4 for the first quarter of 2008 was positive $4.7 million, compared to negative $18.0 million in the first quarter of 2007 and positive $21.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2007.

Cash provided by operating activities for the first quarter of 2008 was $77.7 million, compared to $63.0 million for the first quarter of 2007 and $86.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2007.

 

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Gross margin is defined as revenues less cost of subscription and fulfillment expenses divided by revenues.

 

2

Subscriber acquisition cost is defined as the total marketing expense, which includes stock-based compensation for marketing personnel, on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations divided by total gross subscriber additions during the quarter.

 

3

Churn is defined as customer cancellations in the quarter divided by the sum of beginning subscribers and gross subscriber additions, divided by three months.

 

4

Free cash flow is defined as cash provided by operating activities excluding the non-operational cash flows from purchases and sales of short-term investments, cash flows from investment in business and cash flows from financing activities.

 

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Business Outlook

The Company’s performance expectations for the second quarter of 2008 and full-year 2008 are as follows:

Second-Quarter 2008

 

 

Ending subscribers of 8.3 million to 8.5 million

 

 

Revenue of $334 million to $339 million

 

 

GAAP net income of $21 million to $27 million

 

 

GAAP EPS of $0.33 to $0.42 per diluted share

Full-Year 2008

 

 

Ending subscribers of 9.1 million to 9.7 million, up from 8.9 million to 9.5 million

 

 

Revenue of $1.35 billion to $1.39 billion, up from $1.345 billion to $1.385 billion

 

 

GAAP net income of $75 million to $83 million, unchanged from prior guidance

 

 

GAAP EPS of $1.16 to $1.29 per diluted share, down from $1.18 to $1.30 per diluted share

Float and Trading Plans

The Company estimates the public float at approximately 49,498,642 shares as of March 31, 2008, down approximately 6 percent from 52,723,123 shares as of December 31, 2007, based on registered shares held in street name with the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation. From time to time executive officers of Netflix may elect to buy or sell stock in Netflix. All open market sales by executive officers are made pursuant to the terms of 10b5-1 Trading Plans approved by the Company and generally adopted no less than three months prior to the first date of sale under such plan.

Earnings Call

The Netflix earnings call will be webcast today at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time / 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time, and may be accessed at http://ir.netflix.com. Following completion of the call, a replay of the webcast will be available at http://ir.netflix.com. The telephone replay of the call will be available from approximately 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on April 21, 2008 through April 25, 2008 at 9:00 p.m. Pacific Time. To listen to the telephone replay, call (719) 457-0820, access code 3739465.

 

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Use of Non-GAAP Measures

Management believes that non-GAAP net income is a useful measure of operating performance because it excludes the non-cash impact of stock option accounting. In addition, management believes that free cash flow is a useful measure of liquidity because it excludes the non-operational cash flows from purchases and sales of short-term investments, cash flows from investment in business and cash flows from financing activities. However, these non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to, not as a substitute for or superior to, net income and net cash provided by operating activities, or other financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation to the GAAP equivalents of these non-GAAP measures is contained in tabular form on the attached unaudited financial statements.

About Netflix

Netflix, Inc. (Nasdaq: NFLX) is the world’s largest online movie rental service, providing more than eight million subscribers access to over 100,000 DVD titles plus a growing library of over 9,000 choices that can be watched instantly on their PCs. The company offers nine subscription plans, starting at only $4.99 per month. There are no due dates and no late fees – ever. All Netflix plans include both DVDs delivered to subscribers’ homes and, for no additional fee, movies and TV series that can be started in as little as 30 seconds on subscribers’ PCs. DVDs are delivered free to members by first class mail, with a postage-paid return envelope, from over 100 U.S. shipping points. Nearly 95 percent of Netflix subscribers live in areas that can be reached with generally one business day delivery. Netflix offers personalized movie recommendations and has two billion movie ratings. For more information, visit www.netflix.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements regarding our subscriber growth, revenue, GAAP net income and earnings per share for the second quarter of 2008 and the full-year 2008. The forward-looking statements in this release are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ, including, without limitation: our ability to attract new subscribers and retain existing subscribers; impacts arising out of competition; our ability to manage our subscriber acquisition cost as well as the cost of content delivered to our subscribers; changes in pricing; fluctuations in consumer usage of our service; conditions that effect our delivery through the U.S. Postal Service, including regulatory changes and increases in first class postage; increases in the costs of acquiring DVDs or electronic content; customer spending on DVDs and related products; disruption in service on our website or with our computer systems; deterioration of the U.S. economy or conditions specific to online commerce or the filmed entertainment industry; and, widespread consumer adoption of different modes of viewing in-home filmed entertainment. A detailed discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from such forward-looking statements is included in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 28, 2008. We undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.

 

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Netflix, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(unaudited)

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

     Three Months Ended  
     March 31,
2008
    December 31,
2007
    March 31,
2007
 

Revenues

   $ 326,183     $ 302,355     $ 305,320  

Cost of revenues:

      

Subscription

     187,156       168,673       165,189  

Fulfillment expenses *

     35,649       31,377       29,783  
                        

Total cost of revenues

     222,805       200,050       194,972  
                        

Gross profit

     103,378       102,305       110,348  

Operating expenses:

      

Technology and development *

     20,516       18,557       15,715  

Marketing *

     54,936       51,721       72,138  

General and administrative *

     13,816       13,602       12,188  

Gain on disposal of DVDs

     (833 )     (1,696 )     (908 )
                        

Total operating expenses

     88,435       82,184       99,133  
                        

Operating income

     14,943       20,121       11,215  

Other income (expense):

      

Interest and other income (expense)

     7,660       4,929       5,350  
                        

Income before income taxes

     22,603       25,050       16,565  

Provision for income taxes

     9,225       9,274       6,701  
                        

Net income

   $ 13,378     $ 15,776     $ 9,864  
                        

Net income per share:

      

Basic

   $ 0.21     $ 0.24     $ 0.14  

Diluted

   $ 0.21     $ 0.24     $ 0.14  

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

      

Basic

     62,776       65,156       68,693  

Diluted

     64,840       67,042       70,672  

*Stock-based compensation included in expense line items:

      

Fulfillment expenses

   $ 106     $ 100     $ 146  

Technology and development

     996       1,105       757  

Marketing

     509       561       531  

General and administrative

     1,519       1,476       1,369  

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures (unaudited)

      

Non-GAAP net income reconciliation:

      

GAAP net income

   $ 13,378     $ 15,776     $ 9,864  

Stock-based compensation

     3,130       3,242       2,803  

Income tax effect of stock-based compensation

     (1,277 )     (1,200 )     (1,134 )
                        

Non-GAAP net income

   $ 15,231     $ 17,818     $ 11,533  
                        

Non-GAAP net income per share:

      

Basic

   $ 0.24     $ 0.27     $ 0.17  

Diluted

   $ 0.23     $ 0.27     $ 0.16  

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

      

Basic

     62,776       65,156       68,693  

Diluted

     64,840       67,042       70,672  

 

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Netflix, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(unaudited)

(in thousands, except share and par value data)

 

     As of
     March 31,
2008
   December 31,
2007

Assets

     

Current assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 168,989    $ 177,439

Short-term investments

     126,506      207,703

Prepaid expenses

     6,780      6,116

Prepaid revenue sharing expenses

     7,402      6,983

Deferred tax assets

     3,277      2,254

Other current assets

     13,208      16,037
             

Total current assets

     326,162      416,532

Content library, net

     145,361      132,455

Property and equipment, net

     86,997      77,326

Deferred tax assets

     16,767      16,242

Other assets

     10,391      4,465
             

Total assets

   $ 585,678    $ 647,020
             

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

     

Current liabilities:

     

Accounts payable

   $ 114,568    $ 104,445

Accrued expenses

     44,021      36,466

Deferred revenue

     68,375      71,665
             

Total current liabilities

     226,964      212,576

Other liabilities

     3,281      3,695
             

Total liabilities

     230,245      216,271

Stockholders’ equity:

     

Common stock, $0.001 par value; 160,000,000 shares authorized at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007; 61,550,284 and 64,912,915 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively

     61      65

Additional paid-in capital

     315,321      402,710

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     310      1,611

Retained earnings

     39,741      26,363
             

Total stockholders’ equity

     355,433      430,749
             

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 585,678    $ 647,020
             

 

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Netflix, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended  
     March 31,
2008
    December 31,
2007
    March 31,
2007
 

Cash flows from operating activities:

      

Net income

   $ 13,378     $ 15,776     $ 9,864  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

      

Depreciation and amortization of property, equipment and intangibles

     6,359       6,008       4,625  

Amortization of content library

     57,570       54,751       49,442  

Amortization of discounts and premiums on investments

     139       72       (82 )

Stock-based compensation expense

     3,130       3,242       2,803  

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation

     (820 )     (4,984 )     (4,076 )

Gain on sale of short-term investments

     (4,320 )     (323 )     (147 )

Gain on disposal of DVDs

     (2,592 )     (2,906 )     (2,597 )

Deferred taxes

     (836 )     399       (255 )

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

      

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     2,562       192       (10,266 )

Accounts payable

     (1,199 )     (830 )     11,399  

Accrued expenses

     7,827       (567 )     7,699  

Deferred revenue

     (3,290 )     15,344       (5,444 )

Other assets and liabilities

     (161 )     (82 )     64  
                        

Net cash provided by operating activities

     77,747       86,092       63,029  
                        

Cash flows from investing activities:

      

Purchases of short-term investments

     (91,954 )     (35,228 )     (264,234 )

Proceeds from sale of short-term investments

     175,319       35,453       95,422  

Purchases of property and equipment

     (12,431 )     (9,863 )     (18,013 )

Acquisition of intangible asset

     —         (550 )     —    

Acquisitions of content library

     (65,123 )     (58,090 )     (68,541 )

Proceeds from sale of DVDs

     4,507       3,884       5,626  

Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment

     —         15       —    

Investment in business

     (6,000 )     —         —    

Other assets

     8       (497 )     (103 )
                        

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     4,326       (64,876 )     (249,843 )
                        

Cash flows from financing activities:

      

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

     8,542       5,745       766  

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation

     820       4,984       4,076  

Repurchases of common stock

     (99,885 )     (34,310 )     —    
                        

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

     (90,523 )     (23,581 )     4,842  
                        

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     (8,450 )     (2,365 )     (181,972 )

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     177,439       179,804       400,430  
                        

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 168,989     $ 177,439     $ 218,458  
                        
      

Non-GAAP free cash flow reconciliation:

      

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 77,747     $ 86,092     $ 63,029  

Purchases of property and equipment

     (12,431 )     (9,863 )     (18,013 )

Acquisition of intangible asset

     —         (550 )     —    

Acquisitions of content library

     (65,123 )     (58,090 )     (68,541 )

Proceeds from sale of DVDs

     4,507       3,884       5,626  

Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment

     —         15       —    

Other assets

     8       (497 )     (103 )
                        

Non-GAAP free cash flow

   $ 4,708     $ 20,991     $ (18,002 )
                        

 

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Netflix, Inc.

Consolidated Other data

(unaudited)

(in thousands, except percentages, average monthly revenue per paying subscriber and subscriber acquisition cost)

 

     As of / Three Months Ended  
     March 31,
2008
    December 31,
2007
    March 31,
2007
 

Subscriber information:

      

Subscribers: beginning of period

     7,479       7,028       6,316  

Gross subscriber additions: during period

     1,862       1,495       1,520  

Gross subscriber additions year-to-year change

     22.5 %     0.1 %     10.4 %

Gross subscriber additions quarter-to-quarter sequential change

     24.5 %     15.3 %     1.8 %

Less subscriber cancellations: during period

     (1,098 )     (1,044 )     (1,039 )

Subscribers: end of period

     8,243       7,479       6,797  

Subscribers year-to-year change

     21.3 %     18.4 %     39.7 %

Subscribers quarter-to-quarter sequential change

     10.2 %     6.4 %     7.6 %

Free subscribers: end of period

     141       153       121  

Free subscribers as percentage of ending subscribers

     1.7 %     2.0 %     1.8 %

Paid subscribers: end of period

     8,102       7,326       6,676  

Paid subscribers year-to-year change

     21.4 %     19.0 %     41.0 %

Paid subscribers quarter-to-quarter sequential change

     10.6 %     7.0 %     8.5 %

Average monthly revenue per paying subscriber

   $ 14.09     $ 14.22     $ 15.86  

Churn

     3.9 %     4.1 %     4.4 %

Subscriber acquisition cost

   $ 29.50     $ 34.60     $ 47.46  
Margins:       

Gross margin

     31.7 %     33.8 %     36.1 %

Operating margin

     4.6 %     6.7 %     3.7 %

Net margin

     4.1 %     5.2 %     3.2 %
Expenses as percentage of revenues:       

Technology and development

     6.3 %     6.1 %     5.1 %

Marketing

     16.8 %     17.1 %     23.6 %

General and administrative

     4.2 %     4.5 %     4.0 %

Gain on disposal of DVDs

     (0.2 %)     (0.5 %)     (0.2 %)
                        

Total operating expenses

     27.1 %     27.2 %     32.5 %
Year-to-year change:       

Total revenues

     6.8 %     9.1 %     36.2 %

Fulfillment expenses

     19.7 %     17.2 %     35.1 %

Technology and development

     30.6 %     40.6 %     40.2 %

Marketing

     (23.8 %)     (21.8 %)     36.2 %

General and administrative

     13.4 %     22.1 %     47.0 %

Gain on disposal of DVDs

     (8.3 %)     30.1 %     (34.5 %)

Total operating expenses

     (10.8 %)     (7.9 %)     39.5 %

 

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