EX-99.1 2 exhibit991-q22024.htm EX-99.1 Document

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Exhibit 99.1

nLIGHT, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2024 Results
Revenues of $50.5 million for the second quarter of 2024

CAMAS, Wash., August 1, 2024 - nLIGHT, Inc. (Nasdaq: LASR), a leading provider of high-power semiconductor and fiber lasers used in the industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace and defense markets, today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2024.

“Second quarter revenue of $50.5 million was at the upper end of our guidance range and increased 13% compared to the first quarter,” commented Scott Keeney, nLIGHT’s President & Chief Executive Officer. “Strong execution in directed energy and in existing laser sensing programs resulted in 26% quarter-over-quarter growth in our Aerospace & Defense business. We also announced a strategic partnership with EOS, an industry leader in additive manufacturing. Additive manufacturing remains a key growth area for nLIGHT and we believe our work with EOS positions us even better for long-term growth in this market.”

Mr. Keeney continued, “Higher volumes and a more favorable mix of business during the second quarter enabled us to increase products gross margin to 30%, above the high end of our guidance range. We generated approximately $7 million from cash flow from operations during the first six months of the year and we ended the quarter with approximately $115 million of cash and investments with no debt.”

Second Quarter 2024 Financial Highlights
Three Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands, except percentages)20242023% Change
Revenues$50,511 $53,304 (5.2)%
Gross margin23.5 %22.7 %
Loss from operations$(12,690)$(11,686)(8.6)%
Operating margin(25.1)%(21.9)%
Net loss$(11,729)$(8,823)(32.9)%
Adjusted EBITDA(1)
$(1,599)$(150)NM*
Adjusted EBITDA, as a percentage of revenues (3.2)%(0.3)%
(1) A reconciliation of the non-GAAP metrics presented here to the most directly comparable GAAP metric has been provided in the tables included at the end of this release.
* Not meaningful

Revenues of $50.5 million for the second quarter of 2024 were down 5.2% compared to $53.3 million for the second quarter of 2023. Gross margin was 23.5% for the second quarter of 2024 compared to 22.7% for the second quarter of 2023. GAAP net loss for the second quarter of 2024 was $11.7 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, compared to net loss of $8.8 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2023. Non-GAAP net loss for the second quarter of 2024 was $4.6 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, compared to non-GAAP net loss of $0.9 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2023. Reconciliations of the non-GAAP metrics presented here to the most directly comparable GAAP metric have been provided in the tables included at the end of this release.



Outlook

For the third quarter of 2024, nLIGHT expects revenues to be in the range of $53 million to $58 million. The midpoint of $55.5 million includes Laser Products revenue of approximately $39.5 million and Advanced Development revenue of approximately $16 million. nLIGHT expects overall gross margin to be in the range of 22% to 26%, with Laser Products gross margin in the range of 28% to 32% and Advanced Development gross margin of approximately 8%. nLIGHT expects Adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of ($2) million to $1 million.



We have not reconciled our outlook for Adjusted EBITDA because unrealized and realized foreign exchange gains and losses cannot be reasonably calculated or predicted nor can the probable significance be determined at this time. Accordingly, a reconciliation is not available without unreasonable effort.

Investor Conference Call at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Thursday, August 1, 2024

Parties interested in listening to nLIGHT’s quarterly conference call may do so by dialing 1-844-282-4705 (U.S., toll-free) or +1-412-317-5625 (international and toll), with the conference title: nLIGHT Second Quarter 2024 Earnings. The call can also be accessed via the web by going to nLIGHT’s Investor Relations page at http://investors.nlight.net.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Results

In addition to U.S. GAAP results, this press release contains non-GAAP financial results, including Adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP net income (loss) and non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, basic and diluted. We use Adjusted EBITDA to help us evaluate our business, measure our performance, identify trends affecting our business, formulate business plans and make strategic decisions. In addition to our results determined in accordance with GAAP, we believe Adjusted EBITDA is a meaningful measure of performance as it is commonly utilized by us and the investment community to analyze operating performance in our industry. Similarly, we believe that providing non-GAAP net income (loss) and non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, basic and diluted, is useful to our investors as they present an informative supplemental view of our results from period to period by removing the effect of stock-based compensation expense and other non-recurring items. However, the non-GAAP metrics presented herein are specific to us and may not be comparable to similar metrics disclosed by other companies because of differing methods used by other companies in calculating them.

We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) adjusted for income tax expense (benefit), other non-operating income or expense, interest income or expense, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, acquisition and integration-related costs, and other non-recurring items as determined by management, as applicable. We define non-GAAP net income (loss) as GAAP net income (loss) adjusted for stock-based compensation, amortization of purchased intangibles, acquisition and integration-related costs, and other non-recurring items as determined by management, as applicable. We define non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, basic and diluted, as non-GAAP net income (loss) divided by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the respective period plus the dilutive effect of any common stock equivalents during the period in the case of non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, diluted.

Tables presenting the reconciliation of net loss to Adjusted EBITDA, as well as the reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP net income (loss) and GAAP to non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, basic and diluted, are included at the end of this press release.

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain statements in this release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “outlook,” “guidance,” “expects,” “intends,” “projects,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “targets,” “anticipates,” and similar expressions may identify these forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding expected revenues, gross margin, and Adjusted EBITDA, and our business strategy and ability to profitably grow our business, as well as any other statement that does not directly relate to any historical or current fact. Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions, which may not prove to be accurate. These statements are not guarantees and are subject to risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from these forward-looking statements, including but not limited to our ability to compete successfully in the markets for our products; changes in the markets we serve or in the global economy; our ability to increase our volumes and decrease our costs to offset potential declines in the average selling prices of our products; rapid technological changes in the markets that we participate in; our ability to develop and maintain products that can achieve market acceptance; our ability to generate sufficient revenues to achieve or maintain profitability in the future; our high levels of fixed costs and inventory and their effect on our gross profits and results of operations if demand for our products declines or we maintain excess inventory levels; our ability to manage growth and spending during economic downturns; our manufacturing capacity and operations and their suitability for future levels of demand; our reliance on third parties to manufacture certain of our products and product components; our reliance on a small


number of customers for a significant portion of our revenues; our ability to manage risks associated with international customers and operations; the effect of government export and import controls on our ability to compete in international markets; our ability to protect our proprietary technology and intellectual property rights; fluctuations in our quarterly results of operations and other operating measures; and the effect on our business of claims, lawsuits, government investigations, other legal or regulatory proceedings, or commercial or contractual disputes that we are or may become involved in. Additional information concerning these and other factors can be found in nLIGHT's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including other risks, relevant factors and uncertainties identified in the “Risk Factors” section of nLIGHT's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K or subsequent filings with the SEC. nLIGHT undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events or developments, except as required by law.

The nLIGHT logo and “nLIGHT” are registered trademarks or trademarks of nLIGHT, Inc. in various jurisdictions.

About nLIGHT

nLIGHT, Inc. is a leading provider of high-power semiconductor and fiber lasers for industrial, microfabrication, aerospace and defense applications. Our lasers are changing not only the way things are made but also the things that can be made. Headquartered in Camas, Washington, nLIGHT employs over 900 people with operations in the U.S., China, Finland, Korea and Italy. For more information, please visit www.nlight.net.

For more information, contact:
Joseph Corso
Chief Financial Officer
nLIGHT, Inc.
(360) 566-4460
joe.corso@nlight.net



































nLIGHT, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2024202320242023
Revenue:
Products$34,458 $39,592 $63,828 $80,699 
Development16,053 13,712 31,210 26,696 
Total revenue50,511 53,304 95,038 107,395 
Cost of revenue:
Products24,011 28,272 47,242 55,798 
Development14,650 12,924 28,458 25,226 
Total cost of revenue(1)
38,661 41,196 75,700 81,024 
Gross profit11,850 12,108 19,338 26,371 
Operating expenses:
Research and development(1)
11,736 12,004 22,395 23,305 
Sales, general, and administrative(1)
12,804 11,790 24,351 22,959 
Total operating expenses24,540 23,794 46,746 46,264 
Loss from operations(12,690)(11,686)(27,408)(19,893)
Other income:
Interest income, net459 350 914 687 
Other income, net622 1,057 1,263 1,461 
Loss before income taxes(11,609)(10,279)(25,231)(17,745)
Income tax expense120 (1,456)264 (1,192)
Net loss$(11,729)$(8,823)$(25,495)$(16,553)
Net loss per share, basic $(0.25)$(0.19)$(0.54)$(0.36)
Net loss per share, diluted$(0.25)$(0.19)$(0.54)$(0.36)
Shares used in per share calculations:
Basic47,658 45,717 47,450 45,580 
Diluted47,658 45,717 47,450 45,580 
(1)Includes stock-based compensation as follows:
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2024202320242023
Cost of revenues$659 $663 $1,200 $1,363 
Research and development2,175 2,826 3,788 4,924 
Sales, general, and administrative4,169 4,026 7,446 6,731 
$7,003 $7,515 $12,434 $13,018 




nLIGHT, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
As of
June 30, 2024December 31, 2023
Assets
Current assets:
     Cash and cash equivalents$49,386 $53,210 
     Marketable Securities65,173 59,672 
     Accounts receivable, net32,192 39,585 
     Inventory52,321 52,160 
     Prepaid expenses and other current assets13,432 15,927 
          Total current assets212,504 220,554 
Restricted cash257 256 
Lease right-of-use assets11,934 12,616 
Property, plant and equipment, net49,428 52,300 
Intangible assets, net1,130 1,652 
Goodwill12,377 12,399 
Other assets, net6,669 7,026 
          Total assets$294,299 $306,803 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
     Accounts payable$13,360 $12,166 
     Accrued liabilities12,894 12,556 
     Deferred revenue5,651 4,849 
     Current portion of lease liabilities2,930 3,181 
          Total current liabilities34,835 32,752 
Non-current income taxes payable5,505 5,391 
Long-term lease liabilities10,452 10,978 
Other long-term liabilities3,975 3,263 
     Total liabilities54,767 52,384 
Stockholders' equity:
     Common stock - par value16 16 
     Additional paid-in capital531,822 521,184 
     Accumulated other comprehensive loss(2,507)(2,477)
     Accumulated deficit(289,799)(264,304)
          Total stockholders’ equity239,532 254,419 
          Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$294,299 $306,803 











nLIGHT, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended June 30,
20242023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss$(25,495)$(16,553)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation6,240 6,230 
Amortization2,241 1,768 
(Increase) reduction in carrying amount of right-of-use assets669 292 
Provision for losses on (recoveries of) accounts receivable467 (2)
Stock-based compensation12,434 13,018 
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment44 — 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net6,869 (8,449)
Inventory(167)2,197 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets2,479 951 
Other assets, net(1,399)(319)
Accounts payable1,438 (941)
Accrued and other long-term liabilities1,134 158 
Deferred revenues818 (46)
Lease liabilities(764)(374)
Non-current income taxes payable137 (1,393)
Net cash provided by operating activities7,145 (3,463)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment(3,702)(1,640)
Purchase of marketable securities(54,506)(59,273)
Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable securities49,265 50,089 
Net cash used in investing activities(8,943)(10,824)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from employee stock plan purchases1,355 1,220 
Proceeds from stock option exercises137 332 
Tax payments related to stock award issuances(3,288)(3,132)
Net cash used in financing activities(1,796)(1,580)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash(229)(139)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(3,823)(16,006)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period53,466 58,078 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period$49,643 $42,072 
Supplemental disclosures:
Cash paid for interest, net$20 $20 
Cash paid for income taxes307 262 
Operating cash outflows from operating leases2,042 1,931 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities882 1,197 
Accrued purchases of property, equipment and patents518 1,157 
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash:
Cash and cash equivalents$49,386 $41,818 
Restricted cash257 254 
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash$49,643 $42,072 






nLIGHT, Inc.

Reconciliation of GAAP Financial Metrics to Non-GAAP
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA
Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2024202320242023
Net loss$(11,729)$(8,823)$(25,495)$(16,553)
Income tax expense120 (1,456)264 (1,192)
Other income, net(622)(1,057)(1,263)(1,461)
Interest income, net(459)(350)(914)(687)
Depreciation and amortization4,088 4,021 8,481 7,998 
Stock-based compensation7,003 7,515 12,434 13,018 
Adjusted EBITDA$(1,599)$(150)$(6,493)$1,123 


Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Net Loss, and GAAP to Non-GAAP Net Loss per Share, Basic and Diluted

Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2024202320242023
Net loss$(11,729)$(8,823)$(25,495)$(16,553)
Add back:
Stock-based compensation(1)
7,003 7,515 12,434 13,018 
Amortization of purchased intangibles(1)
148 384 297 768 
Non-GAAP net loss(4,578)(924)(12,764)(2,767)
GAAP weighted-average shares outstanding47,658 45,717 47,450 45,580 
Participating securities— — — — 
Non-GAAP weighted-average number of shares, basic47,658 45,717 47,450 45,580 
Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents— — — — 
Non-GAAP weighted-average number of shares, diluted47,658 45,717 47,450 45,580 
Non-GAAP net loss per share, basic and diluted$(0.10)$(0.02)$(0.27)$(0.06)
(1) There is no income tax effect related to the stock-based compensation and amortization of purchased intangibles adjustments due to the full valuation allowance in the United States.