EX-99.1 2 a15-3876_1ex99d1.htm EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

Control4 Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2014 Financial Results

Record Revenue Quarter with 50% Year-over-Year Increase in Non-GAAP Net Income

 

SALT LAKE CITY —  Feb. 5, 2015 — Control4 Corporation (NASDAQ: CTRL), a leading provider of automation and control solutions for the connected home, today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2014.

 

Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2014 was $41.2 million, compared with revenue of $35.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2013, representing 15% year-over-year growth.  Revenue for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 was $148.8 million, representing a 16% increase from $128.5 million for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013.

 

Net income for the fourth quarter of 2014 was $3.9 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, compared to net income of $2.3 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2013. Net income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 was $8.2 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, compared to net income of $3.5 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013.

 

Non-GAAP net income for the fourth quarter of 2014 was $5.3 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, compared to non-GAAP net income of $3.5 million, or $0.14 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2013.  Non-GAAP net income for the twelve months ended December 31, 2014 was $13.5 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, compared to $8.4 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, for the twelve months ended December 31, 2013.  A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial information is contained in the attached tables.

 

“Our continued growth reflects the proliferation of smart home devices and the increasing awareness of the benefits of home automation,” said Martin Plaehn, chairman and chief executive officer of Control4.   “With more consumer-electronics manufacturing partners integrating Control4’s Simple Device Discovery Protocol into their products to make them automation-ready, we’re making progress in expanding our ecosystem.  We are also advancing our solutions for existing homes and new construction through strategic relationships we have formed with homebuilders and our large and growing dealer network.”

 

Commenting on the company’s financial results for the fourth quarter, Dan Strong, chief financial officer of Control4, added:  “The Company’s improved operating performance is evident by the 50% increase in non-GAAP net income this quarter compared with the fourth quarter of 2013.  Additionally, our fourth quarter non-GAAP operating margin increased to 13.4% compared to 10.4% in the fourth quarter of 2013.  These increases are further testament to the leverage in our operating model.”

 

For the first quarter of 2015, the company expects revenue to be between $32.0 million and $35.0 million, and expects non-GAAP net income/loss to be between a loss of $2.0 million and break-even for

 

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the quarter. For the full year 2015, the company expects revenue to increase between 16% and 20% compared to 2014.

 

Conference Call

 

Control4 Corporation (NASDAQ: CTRL) will host an investor conference call and webcast the event beginning at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) on February 5, 2015. To access the conference call, dial 913-312-0947 or 888-221-9554 (toll free) and enter passcode 6879615. The webcast and replay will be accessible on Control4’s investor relations website at http://investor.control4.com/.  A replay of the conference call will be available within two hours of the conclusion of the conference through February 19, 2015.  To access the replay, please dial 719-457-0820 or 888-203-1112 and enter passcode 6879615.

 

About Control4 Corporation (NASDAQ: CTRL):

 

Control4 is a leading provider of automation and control systems for the connected home. Control4 unlocks the potential of connected devices, making entertainment systems easier to use, homes more comfortable and energy efficient, and families more secure. Control4 provides its consumers with the ability to integrate music, video, lighting, temperature, security, communications and other functionalities into a unified home automation solution that enhances their daily lives.

 

At the center of the Control4 solution is an advanced software platform, which Control4 provides through its products that interface with a wide variety of connected devices developed both by Control4 and by many third parties. Control4’s solution functions as the operating system of the home, making connected devices work together to control, automate and personalize the homes of its consumers. By delivering insightfully simple, personalized control solutions that enhance the lives of individuals and families, Control4 is the automation platform of choice for consumers, major consumer electronics companies, hotels and businesses around the world. To learn more, visit Control4 at www.control4.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including but not limited to, statements regarding Control4’s future financial performance on both a GAAP and non-GAAP basis, expectations relating to the market awareness and proliferation of smart home devices and home automation; and expected new product releases. All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date they were first issued and are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections as well as the beliefs and assumptions of management. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond Control4’s control. Control4’s actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied in forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including but not limited to, risks detailed in Control4’s risk factors discussed in filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including but not limited to Control4’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2014, June 30, 2014 and September 30, 2014, as

 

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well as other documents that may be filed by the Company from time to time with the SEC. In particular, the following factors, among others, could cause results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements: the ability of Control4 to remain competitive and maintain its position in the market; Control4’s ability to increase market awareness of its solution and brand; the ability of dealers and distributors to sell Control4 solutions; unexpected fluctuations in quarterly operating results; the ability of Control4 to develop new solutions and develop and expand its network of dealers and distributors; the ability of Control4 to realize the intended benefits of its strategic relationships; the compatibility of Control4 solutions with third-party products and applications; the ability of Control4 to adapt to technological changes; changes in the demand for Control4’s solutions may develop more slowly than expected; the loss of key employees; increased demands on employees and costs associated with operating as a public company; general political or destabilizing events, including war, conflict, acts of terrorism or cyber attacks; and other risks and uncertainties. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. The forward-looking statements included in this press release represent Control4’s views as of the date of this press release. The Company anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause its views to change. Control4 undertakes no intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Control4’s views as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release.

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

Control4’s stated results include certain non-GAAP financial measures, including non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP gross margin percentage, non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP operating income percentage, non-GAAP net income, and non-GAAP net income per diluted share. Non GAAP gross margin, non GAAP income from operations, and non GAAP net income exclude non cash expenses related to stock based compensation as well as gains or losses on inventory purchase commitments. We further exclude expenses related to litigation settlements and executive severance from non GAAP income from operations and non GAAP net income as well as expenses related to stock warrants from non-GAAP net income. Management also believes that it is useful to exclude gains or losses on certain inventory purchase commitments because it is income or expense that arose from our commitment to purchase energy-related products from a contract manufacturing partner that will not be used going forward due to the decision to discontinue our energy product line for utility customers. The Company has not recognized that type of income or expense in periods prior to 2012, and management believes that past and future periods are more comparable if that income or expense is excluded. Furthermore, the Company believes it is useful to exclude expenses related to litigation settlements, stock warrants, and executive severance because of the variable and unpredictable nature of these expenses, which are not indicative of past or future operating performance. Management believes that past and future periods are more comparable if those expenses are excluded. Control4 believes these adjustments provide useful comparative information to investors. Control4 considers these non-GAAP financial measures to be important because they provide useful measures of its operating performance and are used by its management for that purpose. In addition, investors often use measures such as these to evaluate the operating performance of a company. Non-GAAP results are presented for supplemental informational purposes only for understanding Control4’s operating results. The non-GAAP results should not be considered a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies.

 

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CONTROL4 CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share data)

 

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2013

 

2014

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

84,546

 

$

29,187

 

Restricted cash

 

 

311

 

Short-term investments

 

 

53,523

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

15,064

 

20,155

 

Inventories

 

15,312

 

14,212

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

1,773

 

2,075

 

Total current assets

 

116,695

 

119,463

 

Property and equipment, net

 

3,943

 

5,089

 

Long-term investments

 

 

14,509

 

Intangible assets, net

 

928

 

1,409

 

Goodwill

 

 

231

 

Other assets

 

1,120

 

1,329

 

Total assets

 

$

122,686

 

$

142,030

 

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

13,314

 

$

15,016

 

Accrued liabilities

 

6,821

 

4,750

 

Deferred revenue

 

644

 

843

 

Current portion of notes payable

 

1,138

 

915

 

Total current liabilities

 

21,917

 

21,524

 

Notes payable

 

1,828

 

913

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

467

 

1,291

 

Total liabilities

 

24,212

 

23,728

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 500,000,000 shares authorized; 22,785,104 and 24,305,381 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2014, respectively

 

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2

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

200,545

 

212,388

 

Accumulated deficit

 

(102,084

)

(93,928

)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 

11

 

(160

)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

98,474

 

118,302

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

122,686

 

$

142,030

 

 

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CONTROL4 CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

Three Months

 

Year

 

 

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2013

 

2014

 

2013

 

2014

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

(unaudited)

 

Revenue

 

$

35,756

 

$

41,164

 

$

128,511

 

$

148,800

 

Cost of revenue

 

18,105

 

20,283

 

64,234

 

72,443

 

Cost of revenue — inventory purchase commitment

 

(200

)

 

(380

)

 

Gross margin

 

17,851

 

20,881

 

64,657

 

76,357

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research and development

 

6,309

 

6,846

 

24,979

 

27,365

 

Sales and marketing

 

5,378

 

6,346

 

21,975

 

25,887

 

General and administrative

 

3,706

 

3,537

 

12,329

 

14,195

 

Litigation settlement

 

 

2

 

440

 

47

 

Total operating expenses

 

15,393

 

16,731

 

59,723

 

67,494

 

Income from operations

 

2,458

 

4,150

 

4,934

 

8,863

 

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest, net

 

(42

)

37

 

(454

)

62

 

Other income (expense)

 

(30

)

(208

)

(729

)

(358

)

Total other income (expense)

 

(72

 

(171

)

(1,183

)

(296

)

Income before income taxes

 

2,386

 

3,979

 

3,751

 

8,567

 

Income tax expense

 

116

 

58

 

248

 

411

 

Net income

 

$

2,270

 

$

3,921

 

$

3,503

 

$

8,156

 

Net income per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.10

 

$

0.16

 

$

0.33

 

$

0.34

 

Diluted

 

$

0.09

 

$

0.15

 

$

0.16

 

$

0.32

 

Weighted-average number of shares:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

22,771

 

24,056

 

10,609

 

23,685

 

Diluted

 

25,301

 

25,565

 

22,263

 

25,646

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock-based compensation expense included in the consolidated statements of operations data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost of revenue

 

$

17

 

$

28

 

$

63

 

$

105

 

Research and development

 

440

 

553

 

1,414

 

2,235

 

Sales and marketing

 

200

 

300

 

743

 

1,110

 

General and administrative

 

455

 

466

 

1,540

 

1,891

 

Total stock-based compensation expense

 

$

1,112

 

$

1,347

 

$

3,760

 

$

5,341

 

 

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CONTROL4 CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

 

 

 

Year Ended
December 31,

 

 

 

2013

 

2014

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

3,503

 

$

8,156

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation expense

 

2,201

 

2,547

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

319

 

491

 

Provision for doubtful accounts

 

159

 

229

 

Gain on inventory purchase commitment

 

(380

)

 

Stock-based compensation

 

3,760

 

5,341

 

Excess tax benefit from exercise of options for common stock

 

 

(91

)

Warrant liability expense

 

709

 

 

Changes in assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

(2,104

)

(5,331

)

Inventories

 

(2,723

)

1,025

 

Restricted cash

 

 

(330

)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

111

 

(323

)

Other assets

 

(233

)

(209

)

Accounts payable

 

(1,221

)

1,698

 

Accrued liabilities

 

620

 

(2,110

)

Deferred revenue

 

102

 

199

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

(1,155

)

(44

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

3,668

 

11,248

 

Investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of available-for-sale investments

 

 

(89,844

)

Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale investments

 

 

2,850

 

Proceeds from maturities of available-for-sale investments

 

 

18,915

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

(3,470

)

(2,710

)

Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired

 

(147

)

(1,116

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(3,617

)

(71,905

)

Financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs

 

65,556

 

 

Proceeds from exercise of options for common stock

 

446

 

6,411

 

Excess tax benefit from exercise of options for common stock

 

 

91

 

Proceeds from notes payable

 

1,145

 

 

Repayment of notes payable

 

(1,338

)

(1,138

)

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

65,809

 

5,364

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

(9

)

(66

)

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

65,851

 

(55,359

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

18,695

 

84,546

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

84,546

 

$

29,187

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest

 

$

461

 

$

188

 

Cash paid for taxes

 

153

 

246

 

Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

Options for common stock granted in connection with a business acquisition

 

174

 

 

Elimination of liability upon net exercise of warrants to purchase preferred stock

 

1,310

 

 

Conversion of redeemable convertible preferred stock to common stock

 

116,313

 

 

Landlord paid tenant improvements

 

 

739

 

Purchases of property and equipment financed by accounts payable

 

 

257

 

Net unrealized losses on available-for-sale investments

 

 

(47

)

 

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CONTROL4 CORPORATION

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

(in thousands, except percentages and per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months

 

Year

 

 

 

Ended

 

Ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2013

 

2014

 

2013

 

2014

 

Reconciliation of Gross Margin to Non-GAAP Gross Margin:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross margin

 

$

17,851

 

$

20,881

 

$

64,657

 

$

76,357

 

Stock-based compensation expense in cost of revenue

 

17

 

28

 

63

 

105

 

Cost of revenue - inventory purchase commitment

 

(200

)

 

(380

)

 

Non-GAAP gross margin

 

$

17,668

 

$

20,909

 

$

64,340

 

$

76,462

 

Revenue

 

$

35,756

 

$

41,164

 

$

128,511

 

$

148,800

 

Gross margin percentage

 

49.9

%

50.7

%

50.3

%

51.3

%

Non-GAAP gross margin percentage

 

49.4

%

50.8

%

50.1

%

51.4

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reconciliation of Income from Operations to Non-GAAP Income from Operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from operations

 

$

2,458

 

$

4,150

 

$

4,934

 

$

8,863

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

1,112

 

1,347

 

3,760

 

5,341

 

Cost of revenue - inventory purchase commitment

 

(200

)

 

(380

)

 

Litigation settlements

 

 

2

 

440

 

47

 

Executive severance

 

340

 

 

340

 

 

Non-GAAP income from operations

 

$

3,710

 

$

5,499

 

$

9,094

 

$

14,251

 

Revenue

 

$

35,756

 

$

41,164

 

$

128,511

 

$

148,800

 

Operating margin percentage

 

6.9

%

10.1

%

3.8

%

6.0

%

Non-GAAP operating margin percentage

 

10.4

%

13.4

%

7.1

%

9.6

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reconciliation of Net Income to Non-GAAP Net Income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

2,270

 

$

3,921

 

$

3,503

 

$

8,156

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

1,112

 

1,347

 

3,760

 

5,341

 

Cost of revenue - inventory purchase commitment

 

(200

)

 

(380

)

 

Litigation settlements

 

 

2

 

440

 

47

 

Convertible preferred stock warrants

 

 

 

709

 

 

Executive severance

 

340

 

 

340

 

 

Non-GAAP net income

 

$

3,522

 

$

5,270

 

$

8,372

 

$

13,544

 

Non-GAAP net income per common share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.15

 

$

0.22

 

$

0.79

 

$

0.57

 

Diluted

 

$

0.14

 

$

0.21

 

$

0.38

 

$

0.53

 

Weighted-average number of shares:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

22,771

 

24,056

 

10,609

 

23,685

 

Diluted

 

25,301

 

25,565

 

22,263

 

25,646

 

 

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CONTACTS:

 

Investor Relations

Media:

Mike Bishop

Blair Sonnen

The Blueshirt Group

Control4

Tel: +1 415-217-4968

Tel: +1 801-619-4245

mike@blueshirtgroup.com

bsonnen@control4.com

 

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