EX-99.1 3 d739615dex991.htm EX-99.1 EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

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MAD CATZ® REPORTS FISCAL 2014 FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR END FINANCIAL RESULTS

San Diego, CA – June 5, 2014 – Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz” or the “Company”) (NYSE MKT/TSX: MCZ), today announced financial results for the fiscal 2014 fourth quarter and full year ended March 31, 2014.

Key Highlights of Fiscal 2014 Fourth Quarter and Subsequent:

 

    Fiscal 2014 fourth quarter net sales declined 18% to $20.2 million, driven by a decline in sales to EMEA, the Americas and APAC of 11%, 35% and 1%, respectively;

 

    Gross margin for the Fiscal 2014 fourth quarter was 23.9%, compared to 25.8% in the prior year;

 

    Total operating expenses in the Fiscal 2014 fourth quarter decreased 65% from the prior year period to $6.5 million;

 

    Diluted loss per share was ($0.00) for the Fiscal 2014 fourth quarter, compared to a diluted loss per share of ($0.19) in the prior year quarter;

 

    Net position of bank loan, less cash, of $4.1 million at March 31, 2014, compared to $11.1 million at December 31, 2013 and $6.1 million at March 31, 2013;

 

    Announced new range of Xbox One™ licensed headsets;

 

    Announced agreement to bring OUYA content to the M.O.J.O.™ Micro-Console™;

 

    Began shipping the KUNAI™ and FREQ 4D™ headsets as well as Titanfall™-licensed headset, mouse and keyboard; and

 

    Announced a co-marketing agreement to promote OnLive’s cloud gaming service on the M.O.J.O. Micro-Console.

Key Financial Highlights of Fiscal 2014:

 

    Fiscal 2014 net sales declined 27% to $89.6 million, driven by a decline in sales to EMEA, the Americas and APAC of 14%, 45% and 14%, respectively;

 

    Gross margin for Fiscal 2014 was 25.5%, compared to 28.1% in Fiscal 2013;

 

    Total operating expenses in Fiscal 2014 decreased 33% year-over-year to $29.4 million; and

 

    Diluted loss per share was ($0.12) for Fiscal 2014 compared to ($0.18) in the prior year.

Summary of Financials

(in US$ thousands, except margins and per-share data)

 

     Three Months
Ended March 31,
          Years
Ended March 31,
       
     2014     2013     Change     2014     2013     Change  

Net sales

   $ 20,217      $ 24,608        (18 )%    $ 89,629      $ 122,664        (27 )% 

Gross profit

     4,838        6,351        (24 )%      22,898        34,516        (34 )% 

Total operating expenses

     6,527        18,830        (65 )%      29,420        44,032        (33 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

Operating loss

     (1,689     (12,479     (86 )%      (6,522     (9,516     (31 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

Net loss

   ($ 265   ($ 12,160     (98 )%    ($ 7,441   ($ 11,200     (34 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

Net loss per share, basic

   ($ 0.00   ($ 0.19     (100 )%    ($ 0.12   ($ 0.18     (33 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

Net loss per share, diluted

   ($ 0.00   ($ 0.19     (100 )%    ($ 0.12   ($ 0.18     (33 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

Gross margin

     23.9     25.8     (1.9 )%      25.5     28.1     (2.6 )% 

Adjusted EBITDA (loss) (1)

   ($ 1,155   ($ 81     (1326 )%    ($ 3,952   $ 6,434        (161 )% 

 

(1) Definitions, disclosures and reconciliations regarding non-GAAP financial information are included on page 7.


Commenting on the Company’s Fiscal 2014 fourth quarter and full year results, Darren Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz, said, “Sales of our console products are rebounding on the back of strong next gen console sales. Products for next gen consoles accounted for 11% of our fourth quarter sales and we expect that growth to accelerate once our Xbox One headset range ships in the summer. We are adding key new products to our mice and keyboard category, which we believe will revitalize growth of our PC and Mac products. In addition, we are seeing early signs of traction in our GameSmart products for Smart devices. Products for Smart devices accounted for 4% of our sales in the fourth quarter and we expect that growth to accelerate with the launch of new controller-enabled games and a growing installed base of micro-consoles. While sales of our legacy console products are likely to decline, we believe that the console manufacturers commitment to the legacy consoles over the next few years will allow us to continue to sell these legacy products as we build out our line of next gen products.”

Summary of Key Sales Metrics

 

     Three Months           Years        
     Ended March 31,           Ended March 31,        
(in US$ thousands)    2014     2013     Change     2014     2013     Change  

Net Sales by Geography

            

EMEA

   $ 12,557      $ 14,030        (11 )%    $ 53,132      $ 61,960        (14 )% 

Americas

     5,275        8,174        (35 )%      28,470        51,316        (45 )% 

APAC

     2,385        2,404        (1 )%      8,027        9,388        (14 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

Total

   $ 20,217      $ 24,608        (18 )%    $ 89,629      $ 122,664        (27 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

Sales by Platform as a % of Gross Sales

            

PC and Mac

     47     42       45     33  

Universal

     25     24       29     25  

Next gen consoles (a)

     11     0       3     1  

Legacy consoles (b)

     12     32       19     39  

Smart devices

     4     1       2     1  

All others

     1     1       2     1  
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   
     100     100       100     100  
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

Sales by Product Category as a % of Gross Sales

            

Audio

     47     45       47     48  

Mice and Keyboards

     28     28       29     21  

Specialty controllers

     18     15       16     14  

Accessories

     3     7       5     8  

Controllers

     2     3       1     5  

Games & Other

     2     2       2     4  
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   
     100     100       100     100  
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

Sales by Brand as a % of Gross Sales

            

Mad Catz

     39     46       41     45  

Tritton

     43     41       42     44  

Saitek

     14     11       12     9  

Other

     4     2       5     2  
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   
     100     100       100     100  
  

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

(a) Includes products developed for Xbox One, Playstation 4 and Wii U.
(b) Includes products developed for Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and Wii.


Karen McGinnis, Chief Financial Officer of Mad Catz, commented, “We experienced ongoing weakness in our sales during the fourth quarter and throughout fiscal 2014 as sales were down across all regions and categories, although declines in EMEA were less than in the Americas and APAC. Gross margin during the fourth quarter decreased to 24% due primarily to an increase in distribution costs as a percentage of net sales and increases in sales of products with lower margin, offset partially by a decrease in inventory write-downs as a percentage of net sales. However, we successfully reduced operating expenses, which offset some of the decline in gross profit. Overall, we knew this would be a challenging fiscal year due to the impact of the gaming console transition, yet we remained focused on effectively managing our overall liquidity position by reducing inventory levels and expenses, and managing our accounts receivable collection efforts. As a result, we ended the quarter with a net position of bank loan less cash of only $4.1 million, compared to $6.1 million a year ago and $11.1 million last quarter.”

Mr. Richardson, concluded, “In Fiscal 2015, our goal is to return to growth and profitability by focusing on the following strategic and operational objectives: designing innovative products for passionate gamers and executing strong global market launches of those products; growing the market for accessories designed for smart devices; expanding our global sales reach, with particular focus on the APAC region; continuing our discipline in working capital management and product placement profitability; expanding our flight simulation business; and identifying strategic opportunities for the expansion of products in adjacent and compatible categories, including transactions with companies for which products Mad Catz can leverage its global distribution capabilities.”

The Company will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast on June 5, 2014, at 5:00 p.m. ET, which can be accessed by dialing (212) 231-2922. Following its completion, a replay of the call can be accessed for 30 days at the Company’s Web site (www.madcatz.com, select “About Us/Investor Relations”) or for seven days via telephone at (800) 633-8284 (reservation #21718269) or, for International callers, at (402) 977-9140.

About Mad Catz

Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (NYSE MKT/TSX: MCZ) is a global provider of innovative interactive entertainment products marketed under its Mad Catz® (gaming), Tritton® (audio), and Saitek® (simulation) brands. Mad Catz products cater to passionate gamers across multiple platforms including in-home gaming consoles, handheld gaming consoles, Windows® PC and Mac® computers, smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices. Mad Catz distributes its products through its online store as well as distribution via many leading retailers around the globe. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Mad Catz maintains offices in Europe and Asia. For additional information about Mad Catz and its products, please visit the Company’s website at www.madcatz.com.

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Information in this press release that involves the Company’s expectations business prospects, plans, intentions or strategies regarding its future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. You can identify these statements by the use of words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “should,” “plan,” “goal,” “believe,” and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance. Among the factors that could cause the Company’s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release are the following: the ability to maintain or renew the Company’s licenses; competitive developments affecting the Company’s current products; first-party price reductions; availability of capital under our credit facility; commercial acceptance of new in-home gaming consoles; the ability to successfully market both new and existing products domestically and internationally; difficulties or delays in manufacturing; unanticipated product delays; or a downturn in the market or industry. A further list and description of these and other factors, risks, uncertainties and other matters can be found in the Company’s most recent annual report, and any subsequent quarterly reports, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Canadian Securities Administrators. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to the Company as of the date of this release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events or developments, except as may be require by applicable law. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of the Company and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.

 

Contact:   
Karen McGinnis    Joseph Jaffoni, Norberto Aja, Jim Leahy
Chief Financial Officer    JCIR
Mad Catz Interactive, Inc.    mcz@jcir.com or (212) 835-8500
kmcginnis@madcatz.com or (619) 683-9830   

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Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months
Ended March 31,
    Years
Ended March 31,
 
     2014     2013     2014     2013  

Net sales

   $ 20,217      $ 24,608      $ 89,629      $ 122,664   

Cost of sales

     15,379        18,257        66,731        88,148   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     4,838        6,351        22,898        34,516   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

        

Sales and marketing

     2,638        3,935        12,656        15,397   

General and administrative

     2,746        3,110        11,649        11,941   

Research and development

     998        1,040        4,238        4,205   

Acquisition related items

     35        43        134        1,088   

Amortization of intangibles

     110        234        743        933   

Goodwill impairment

     —          10,468        —          10,468   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     6,527        18,830        29,420        44,032   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating loss

     (1,689     (12,479     (6,522     (9,516

Other (expense) income:

        

Interest expense, net

     (183     (147     (659     (894

Foreign currency exchange (loss) gain, net

     (162     603        (870     615   

Change in fair value of warrant liability

     84        201        74        544   

Other income

     41        (21     142        87   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other (expense) income

     (220     636        (1,313     352   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss before income taxes

     (1,909     (11,843     (7,835     (9,164

Income tax benefit (expense)

     1,644        (317     394        (2,036
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

   ($ 265   ($ 12,160   ($ 7,441   ($ 11,200
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss per share:

        
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic

   ($ 0.00   ($ 0.19   ($ 0.12   ($ 0.18
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

   ($ 0.00   ($ 0.19   ($ 0.12   ($ 0.18
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

        
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic

     63,931,506        63,477,399        63,757,395        63,471,235   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

     63,931,506        64,477,399        63,757,395        64,471,235   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 


Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

(unaudited)

 

     March 31,
2014
    March 31,
2013
 

ASSETS

    

Current assets:

    

Cash

   $ 1,496      $ 2,773   

Accounts receivable, net

     8,059        13,884   

Other receivables

     1,531        1,374   

Inventories

     17,189        23,795   

Deferred tax assets

     926        257   

Income tax receivable

     895        344   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     1,605        2,711   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     31,701        45,138   

Deferred tax assets

     1,334        370   

Other assets

     499        359   

Property and equipment, net

     2,737        2,977   

Intangible assets, net

     3,022        3,679   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 39,293      $ 52,523   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Current liabilities:

    

Bank loan

   $ 5,612      $ 8,888   

Accounts payable

     13,661        15,573   

Accrued liabilities

     4,874        6,652   

Note payable

     1,336        —     

Contingent consideration, current

     —          1,650   

Income taxes payable

     330        258   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     25,813        33,021   

Note payable

     1,023        —     

Contingent consideration

     —          2,214   

Warrant liability

     75        149   

Deferred tax liabilities

     178        152   

Other long-term liabilities

     78        109   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   $ 27,167      $ 35,645   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity:

    

Common stock

     60,847        60,102   

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (1,757     (3,701

Accumulated deficit

     (46,964     (39,523
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

     12,126        16,878   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 39,293      $ 52,523   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

(unaudited)

 

     Years
Ended March 31,
 
     2014     2013  

Operating activities:

    

Net loss

   ($ 7,441   ($ 11,200

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

    

Depreciation and amortization

     2,568        3,022   

Accrued and unpaid interest expense on note payable

     11        —     

Amortization of deferred financing fees

     39        7   

Stock-based compensation

     557        663   

Change in fair value of contingent consideration

     (729     475   

Loss on disposal or sale of assets

     79        72   

Change in fair value of warrant liability

     (74     (544

Goodwill impairment

     —          10,468   

(Benefit) provision for deferred income taxes

     (1,607     188   

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts receivable

     6,406        1,221   

Other receivables

     (142     (200

Inventories

     7,265        7,640   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     1,216        207   

Other assets

     (153     346   

Accounts payable

     (1,890     (2,367

Accrued liabilities

     (1,601     220   

Income taxes receivable/payable

     (417     (28
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     4,087        10,190   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investing activities:

    

Purchases of property and equipment

     (1,461     (1,046

Purchases of intangible assets

     (80     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (1,541     (1,046
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financing activities:

    

Borrowings on bank loan

     69,810        90,640   

Repayments on bank loan

     (73,086     (98,406

Payment of financing costs

     (40     —     

Payment of contingent consideration

     (787     (980

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

     188        7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

     (3,915     (8,739
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash

     92        (106
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (decrease) increase in cash

     (1,277     299   

Cash, beginning of period

     2,773        2,474   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash, end of period

   $ 1,496      $ 2,773   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


Supplementary Data

Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation (non-GAAP)

(in thousands of U.S. dollars)

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months     Years  
     Ended March 31,     Ended March 31,  
     2014     2013     2014     2013  

Net loss

   ($ 265   ($ 12,160   ($ 7,441   ($ 11,200

Adjustments

        

Interest expense, net

     183        147        659        894   

Income tax (benefit) expense

     (1,644     317        (394     2,036   

Depreciation and amortization

     564        749        2,607        3,029   

Stock-based compensation

     56        279        557        663   

Change in fair value of warrant liability

     (84     (201     (74     (544

Acquisition related items

     35        320        134        1,088   

Goodwill impairment

     —          10,468        —          10,468   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA (loss)

   ($ 1,155   ($ 81   ($ 3,952   $ 6,434   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA (loss), a non-GAAP financial measure, represents net loss before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, the gain/loss on the change in the fair value of the related warrant liability, goodwill impairment, if any, and acquisition related items. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to represent cash flows for the period, nor is it being presented as an alternative to operating or net income as an indicator of operating performance and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. As defined, Adjusted EBITDA is not necessarily comparable to other similarly titled captions of other companies due to potential inconsistencies in the method of calculation. We believe, however, that in addition to the performance measures found in our financial statements, Adjusted EBITDA is a useful financial performance measurement for assessing our Company’s operating performance. We use Adjusted EBITDA as a measurement of operating performance in comparing our performance on a consistent basis over prior periods, as it removes from operating results the impact of our capital structure, including the interest expense resulting from our outstanding debt, and our asset base, including depreciation and amortization of our capital and intangible assets. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA is an important measure for our lender.