EX-99.1 2 f6k021219ex99-1_kornit.htm PRESS RELEASE DATED FEBRUARY 12, 2019 ENTITLED "KORNIT DIGITAL REPORTS 2018 FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR RESULTS"

Exhibit 99.1

 

Investor Contact:

Michael Callahan, ICR

(203) 682-8311

Michael.Callahan@icrinc.com

 

 

Kornit Digital Reports 2018 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results

 

Highlights

 

Fourth quarter 2018 revenues increased by 26.2% to $37.8 million.
Full year revenues growth of 24.8% to a record $142.4 million, fueled by strong demand for Kornit’s HD portfolio of solutions.
Successful business and organizational transformation in North America.
Continued business momentum in EMEA, driven by shift to industrial systems, leading to a 42.7% year-over-year growth in revenues.
Full year services revenues grew by 37.2% to $16.6 million.
Fourth quarter 2018 GAAP operating profit increased by $1.4 million; Non-GAAP operating profit increased by $1.8 million, or 160.0% year-over-year.
Fourth quarter 2018 GAAP net income of $0.19 per diluted share; Non-GAAP net income doubled to $0.08 per diluted share, net of $0.04 per diluted share attributed to the non-cash impact of warrants.
Record cash flow from operations $15.7 million in the fourth quarter and $33.4 million on an annual basis.
Company completed development of multiple new products to be launched in 2019.

 

Rosh-Ha’Ayin, Israel – February 12, 2019 – Kornit Digital Ltd. (NASDAQ: KRNT), a leading provider of digital printing solutions for the global printed textile industry, today reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018.

 

Kornit reported fourth quarter 2018 revenues increased 26.2% to $37.8 million, net of $1.4 million attributed to the non-cash impact of warrants, compared to $30.0 million, net of $0.4 million attributed to the non-cash impact of warrants, in the prior year period. Increased revenues in the quarter were attributable to widespread growth across geographies and customers, and the delivery of systems on a large customer program.

 

GAAP operating income increased to $0.8 million in the fourth quarter, compared to the prior-year period operating loss of $0.5 million. Non-GAAP operating income increased by 160% to $2.9 million, or 7.8% of revenues, in the fourth quarter, compared to $1.1 million, or 3.8% of revenues, in the prior year period. Increased operating income was the result of increased revenues and higher operating leverage.

 

 

 

 

 

Ronen Samuel, Kornit Digital’s Chief Executive Officer commented, “We finished 2018 with accelerating momentum which delivered record quarterly sales. Our success in 2018 is attributable to another year of product innovation highlighted by the launch of HD systems and upgrades. Looking at the year ahead, we have a strong pipeline of unprecedented innovation, including the recently released Atlas which is already gaining momentum, and our dark poly solution which is in beta testing with general availability in Q2-2019”.

 

Samuel concluded… “We are investing in our business to drive long-term growth through new technology and improvements in our go-to-market strategy. These improvements will expand total impressions made on Kornit systems, as we continue to optimize total cost of ownership, expanding our reach into new segments and lead the industry in print quality”.

 

Fourth Quarter 2018 Results of Operations

Kornit reported fourth quarter revenues, net of the non-cash impact of warrants, of $37.8 million, compared with the prior-year period level of $30.0 million. The total non-cash impact of the warrants deducted from revenues was $1.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2018 and $0.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2017.

 

On a GAAP basis, fourth quarter gross profit was $18.1 million, compared with $14.5 million, in the prior-year period. Non-GAAP gross profit in the fourth quarter was $18.4 million, or 48.8% of revenue, compared with $14.6 million, or 48.9% of revenues in the fourth quarter of 2017. The lower gross margin was primarily due to the effect of warrants in the period.

 

On a GAAP basis, total operating expenses in the fourth quarter were $17.3 million, compared to $15.0 million in the prior-year period. Non-GAAP operating expenses in the fourth quarter increased to $15.5 million, or 41.0% of revenue, compared to $13.5 million, or 45.1% of revenues, in the prior-year period.

 

Fourth quarter GAAP research and development expenses were $6.2 million, compared to $5.6 million in the prior-year period. Fourth quarter Non-GAAP research and development expenses were $5.9 million, or 15.6% of revenues, compared to $5.4 million, or 18.2% of revenues in the prior-year period.

 

Fourth quarter GAAP selling and marketing expenses were $6.9 million, compared to $5.2 million in the prior-year period. Fourth quarter Non-GAAP selling and marketing expenses were $6.2 million, or 16.5% of revenues, compared to $4.7 million, or 15.5% of revenues, in the equivalent prior-year period.

 

Fourth quarter GAAP general and administrative expenses were $4.2 million, compared to $4.0 million in the prior-year period. Fourth quarter Non-GAAP general and administrative expenses were $3.4 million, or 8.9% of revenues, compared to $3.4 million, or 11.4% of revenues, in the prior-year period.

 

On a GAAP basis, fourth-quarter operating income was $0.8 million, compared to operating loss of $0.5 million during the prior-year period. Non-GAAP operating income in the fourth quarter increased to $2.9 million, compared to $1.1 million in the prior-year period. As a percent of revenues, Non-GAAP operating margin for the fourth quarter was 7.8% of revenues, compared with 3.8% of revenues in the fourth quarter of 2017.

 

In the fourth quarter, the company have formed a deferred income tax asset in the amount of $5.9 million that effected GAAP net Income.

 

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On a GAAP basis, the Company reported net income of $7.0 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, compared to net loss of $0.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2017. Non-GAAP net income for the fourth quarter of 2018 was $3.0 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, net of $0.04 per diluted share attributed to the non-cash impact of warrants, compared to net income of $1.5 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, net of $0.01 per diluted share attributed to the non-cash impact of warrants in the prior year period.

 

Fourth Quarter 2018 Warrants Impact

   Three Months Ended
   December 31,
   2018  2017
   Net of Warrant Impact  Warrant Impact increase (decrease)  Net of Warrant Impact  Warrant Impact increase (decrease)
             
Revenues  $37.8M  $1.4M  $30.0M  $0.4M
Non-GAAP Gross Margin  48.8%  181bps  48.9%  66bps
Non-GAAP Operating Margin  7.8%  326bps  3.8%  125bps
Non-GAAP Net Margin  7.8%  326bps  5.1%  123bps
Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share  $0.08  $0.04  $0.04  $0.01

 

Full Year 2018 Results of Operations

Full year 2018 GAAP revenues which are net of the non-cash impact of the warrants deducted from revenues were $142.4 million, compared to revenues of $114.1 million in the prior year. The full year impact from warrants was $4.6 million in 2018, and $2.9 million in 2017. Higher sales compared to the prior year were primarily related to higher volume of products sold, the success of new product introductions and incremental sales from services. For the full-year, the Company recorded 88.3% of revenues from products, and 11.7% of revenues from services.

 

Full year GAAP gross profit was $69.9 million, compared to $54.1 million in the prior year. Non-GAAP gross profit for the full year 2018 was $70.9 million, or 49.8% of sales, compared to $54.8 million, or 48.1% of sales for the full year 2017.

 

Full year 2018 operating expenses on a GAAP basis were $64.3 million, compared to $56.2 million for the full year of 2017. Non-GAAP operating expenses for the full year of 2018 were $58.2 million, or 40.8% of sales, compared to the prior year level of $50.7 million, or 44.4% of sales. The increase in total operating expenses was consistent with the previously stated growth strategy, as the Company continues to execute to its global infrastructure build out.

 

Full year 2018 research and development expenses on a GAAP basis were $21.9 million, compared to the prior year of $20.8 million. Full year Non-GAAP research and development expenses were $20.9 million, or 14.7% of sales, compared to $20.1 million, or 17.6% of sales in the prior year.

 

Full year 2018 selling and marketing expenses on a GAAP basis were $25.6 million, compared to the prior year of $21.3 million. Full year Non-GAAP selling and marketing expenses were $23.4 million, or 16.4% of sales, compared to $19.1 million, or 16.8% of sales in the prior year.

 

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Full year 2018 general and administrative expenses on a GAAP basis were $16.4 million, compared to the prior year of $13.6 million. Full year Non-GAAP general and administrative expenses were $13.9 million, or 9.7% of sales, compared to $11.5 million, or 10.1% of sales in the prior year.

 

Full year 2018 GAAP operating income increased to $5.6 million, compared to operating loss of $2.1 million in the prior year. Non-GAAP operating income in the full year 2018 increased to $12.7 million, compared to $4.1 million in the prior year.

 

On a GAAP basis, full year 2018 net income was $12.4 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, compared to net loss of $2 million in the prior year. Non-GAAP full year 2018 net income was $13.1 million, or $0.37 per diluted share, compared with Non-GAAP net income of $4.0 million or $0.11 per diluted share in the prior year.

 

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

At December 31, 2018, the Company had cash, deposits and marketable securities of $127.7 million, and no long-term debt. Cash flow provided by operations was $15.7 million during the fourth quarter of 2018, attributable mainly to higher net profit as well as reduction in AR. Cash flow from operations for the full-year of 2018 were $33.4 million attributable mainly to higher net profit as well as reduction in inventory.

 

First Quarter 2019 Guidance

The Company will discuss the details of its guidance live during its earnings conference call, which will be available for replay via webcast at ir.kornit.com.

 

Conference Call Information

The Company will host a conference call today at 5:00 p.m. ET, or 0:00 a.m. Israel time, to discuss the results, followed by a question and answer session for the investment community. A live webcast of the call can be accessed at ir.kornit.com. To access the call, participants may dial toll-free at 1-888-394-8218 or +1-323-701-0225. The toll-free Israeli number is 1 80 921 2883. The confirmation code is 4472432.

 

To listen to a telephonic replay of the conference call, dial toll-free 1-844-512-2921 or +1-412-317-6671 (international) and enter confirmation code 4472432. The telephonic replay will be available beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, and will last through 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday, February 26, 2019. The call will also be available for replay via the webcast link on Kornit’s Investor Relations website.

 

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Forward Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements are characterized by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “will,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “continue,” “believes,” “should,” “intended,” “guidance,” “preliminary,” “future,” “planned,” or other words. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the Company’s objectives, plans and strategies, statements of preliminary or projected results of operations or of financial condition and all statements that address activities, events or developments that the Company intends, expects, projects, believes or anticipates will or may occur in the future. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties. The Company has based these forward-looking statements on assumptions and assessments made by its management in light of their experience and their perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors they believe to be appropriate. Important factors that could cause actual results, developments and business decisions to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements include, among other things: the degree of our success in developing, introducing and selling new or improved products and product enhancements, the extent of our ability to consummate sales to large accounts with multi-system delivery plans, the degree of our ability to fill orders for our systems, the extent of our ability to continue to increase sales of our systems and ink and consumables, the extent of our ability to leverage our global infrastructure build-out, the development of the market for digital textile printing, availability of alternative ink, competition, sales concentration, changes to our relationships with suppliers, the extent of our success in marketing, and those additional factors referred to under “Risk Factors” in the company’s Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on March 30, 2018. Any forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

 

Non-GAAP Discussion Disclosure

Non-GAAP financial measures consist of GAAP financial measures adjusted to exclude the impact of share-based compensation expenses, amortization of acquired intangible assets offering costs, deferred tax benefits and restructuring expenses and their tax effect. The purpose of such adjustments is to provide an indication of our performance exclusive of non-cash charges and other items that are considered by management to be outside of our core operating results. These Non-GAAP measures are among the primary factors management uses in planning for and forecasting future periods. Furthermore, the Non-GAAP measures are regularly used internally to understand, manage and evaluate our business and make operating decisions, and we believe that they are useful to investors as a consistent and comparable measure of the ongoing performance of our business. However, our Non-GAAP financial measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP measures and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. Additionally, these Non-GAAP financial measures may differ materially from the Non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies.

 

About Kornit

Kornit Digital (NASDAQ:KRNT) develops, manufactures and markets industrial digital printing technologies for the garment, apparel and textile industries. Kornit delivers complete solutions, including digital printing systems, inks, consumables, software and after-sales support. Leading the digital direct-to-garment printing market with its exclusive eco-friendly NeoPigment printing process, Kornit caters directly to the changing needs of the textile printing value chain. Kornit’s technology enables innovative business models based on web-to-print, on-demand and mass customization concepts. With its immense experience in the direct-to-garment market, Kornit also offers a revolutionary approach to the roll-to-roll textile printing industry: digitally printing with a single ink set onto multiple types of fabric with no additional finishing processes. Founded in 2003, Kornit Digital is a global company, headquartered in Israel with offices in the USA, Europe and Asia Pacific, and serves customers in more than 100 countries worldwide.

 

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KORNIT DIGITAL LTD.

AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(U.S. dollars in thousands)

 

   December 31,   December 31, 
   2018   2017 
   (Unaudited)     
ASSETS        
CURRENT ASSETS:        
Cash and cash equivalents  $74,132   $18,629 
Short-term bank deposit   5,000    4,500 
Marketable securities   3,981    5,537 
Trade receivables, net   21,953    23,245 
Inventory   30,030    34,855 
Other accounts receivable and prepaid expenses   5,660    2,661 
Total current assets   140,756    89,427 
           
LONG-TERM ASSETS:          
Marketable securities   44,603    68,835 
Deposits and prepaid expenses   744    627 
Severance pay fund   351    523 
Deferred taxes   7,272    564 
Property and equipment, net   14,994    11,230 
Intangible assets, net   1,011    2,076 
Goodwill   5,092    5,092 
Total long-term assets   74,067    88,947 
           
Total assets  $214,823   $178,374 
           
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY          
CURRENT LIABILITIES:          
Trade payables  $16,614   $12,439 
Employees and payroll accruals   7,932    6,338 
Deferred revenues and advances from customers   3,633    1,697 
Other payables and accrued expenses   4,993    5,046 
Total current liabilities   33,172    25,520 
           
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:          
Accrued severance pay   1,059    1,232 
Payment obligation related to acquisition   -    334 
Other long-term liabilities   1,456    589 
Total long-term liabilities   2,515    2,155 
           
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   179,136    150,699 
           
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity  $214,823   $178,374 

 

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KORNIT DIGITAL LTD.

AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

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

 

   Year Ended   Three Months Ended 
   December 31,   December 31, 
   2018   2017   2018   2017 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
                 
Revenues                
Products  $125,729   $101,953   $33,522   $26,219 
Services   16,644    12,135    4,264    3,731 
Total revenues   142,373    114,088    37,786    29,950 
                     
Cost of revenues                    
Products   53,303    46,480    14,029    11,834 
Services   19,201    13,497    5,630    3,661 
Total cost of revenues   72,504    59,977    19,659    15,495 
                     
Gross profit   69,869    54,111    18,127    14,455 
                     
Operating expenses:                    
Research and development   21,912    20,834    6,231    5,647 
Selling and marketing   25,596    21,279    6,877    5,153 
General and administrative   16,436    13,578    4,179    4,033 
Restructuring expenses   321    503    -    164 
Total operating   64,265    56,194    17,287    14,997 
Operating income (loss)   5,604    (2,083)   840    (542)
Financial income, net   1,433    452    341    154 
Income (loss) before taxes on income   7,037    (1,631)   1,181    (388)
                     
Taxes on income (tax benefit)   (5,392)   384    (5,796)   (19)
Net income (loss)   12,429    (2,015)   6,977    (369)
                     
Basic net income (loss) per share  $0.36   $(0.06)  $0.20   $(0.01)
                     
Weighted average number of shares used in computing basic net income (loss) per share   34,521,352    33,574,147    34,956,121    34,064,165 
                     
Diluted net income (loss) per share  $0.35   $(0.06)  $0.19   $(0.01)
                     
Weighted average number of shares used in computing diluted net income (loss) per share   35,363,704    33,574,147    35,986,581    34,064,165 

 

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KORNIT DIGITAL LTD.

AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

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

 

   Year Ended   Three Months Ended 
   December 31,   December 31, 
   2018   2017   2018   2017 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
                 
GAAP cost of revenues  $72,504   $59,977   $19,659   $15,495 
Cost of product recorded for share-based compensation (1)   (494)   (419)   (154)   (94)
Cost of service recorded for share-based compensation (1)   (398)   (210)   (130)   (63)
Intangible assets amortization on cost of product (2)   (100)   (100)   (25)   (25)
Non-GAAP cost of revenues  $71,512   $59,248   $19,350   $15,313 
                     
GAAP gross profit  $69,869   $54,111   $18,127   $14,455 
Gross profit adjustments   992    729    309    182 
Non-GAAP gross profit  $70,861   $54,840   $18,436   $14,637 
                     
GAAP operating expenses  $64,265   $56,194   $17,287   $14,997 
Share-based compensation (1)   (4,654)   (3,782)   (1,378)   (1,061)
Intangible assets amortization (2)   (964)   (1,210)   (241)   (267)
Offering costs (a)   (175)   -    (175)   - 
Restructuring expenses   (321)   (503)   -    (164)
Non-GAAP operating expenses  $58,151   $50,699   $15,493   $13,505 
                     
GAAP Taxes on income (tax benefit)  $(5,392)  $384   $(5,796)  $(19)
Tax effect on to the above non-GAAP adjustments   472    583    186    140 
Tax benefit (c)   5,941    -    5,941    - 
Impact of the US tax reform (a)   -    (355)   -    (355)
Non-GAAP Taxes on income (tax benefit)  $1,021   $612   $331   $(234)
                     
GAAP net income (loss)  $12,429   $(2,015)  $6,977   $(369)
Share-based compensation (1)   5,546    4,411    1,662    1,218 
Intangible assets amortization (2)   1,064    1,310    266    292 
Offering costs (a)   175    -    175    - 
Restructuring expenses   321    503    -    164 
Tax effect on to the above non-GAAP adjustments   (472)   (583)   (186)   (140)
Tax benefit (c)   (5,941)   -    (5,941)   - 
Impact of the US tax reform (b)   -    355    -    355 
Non-GAAP net income  $13,122   $3,981   $2,953   $1,520 
                     
GAAP diluted earning (loss) per share  $0.35   $(0.06)  $0.19   $(0.01)
                     
Non-GAAP diluted earning per share  $0.37   $0.11   $0.08   $0.04 
                     
Weighted average number of shares                    
                     
Shares used in computing GAAP diluted net earning (loss) per share   35,363,704    33,574,147    35,986,581    34,064,165 
                     
Shares used in computing Non-GAAP diluted net earning per share   35,626,160    34,942,014    36,154,121    35,130,831 
                     
(1) Share-based compensation                    
Cost of product revenues   494    419    154    94 
Cost of service revenues   398    210    130    63 
Research and development   1,022    775    327    206 
Selling and marketing   1,240    920    398    232 
General and administrative   2,392    2,087    653    623 
    5,546    4,411    1,662    1,218 
(2) Intangible assets amortization                    
Cost of product revenues   100    100    25    25 
Selling and marketing   964    1,210    241    267 
    1,064    1,310    266    292 

 

(a)Offering costs related to the secondary offering of the company’s shares
(b)One-time charge of $355 associated with the enactment of U.S. tax reform due to its unique non-recurring nature
(c)Non cash impact related to the initial recognition of deferred taxes with respect to carryforward losses in Israel

 

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KORNIT DIGITAL LTD.

AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(U.S. dollars in thousands)

 

   Year Ended   Three Months Ended 
   December 31,   December 31, 
   2018   2017   2018   2017 
   (Unaudited)   (Unaudited) 
                 
Cash flows from operating activities:                
                 
Net income (loss)  $12,429   $(2,015)  $6,977   $(369)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash  provided by operating activities:                    
Depreciation and amortization   4,965    4,814    1,362    1,183 
Fair value of warrants deducted from revenues   4,576    2,895    1,386    393 
Share-based compensation   5,546    4,411    1,662    1,218 
Amortization of premium on marketable securities   388    546    49    142 
Realized loss (gain) on sale of marketable securities   480    (34)   480    (5)
Decrease in trade receivables   1,069    9,081    8,653    9,811 
Decrease (increase) in other receivables and prepaid expenses   (3,135)   1,100    (1,026)   1,496 
Decrease (increase) in inventory   4,037    (10,629)   (4,882)   1,002 
Decrease (increase) in deferred taxes, net   (6,665)   (125)   (6,640)   516 
Decrease (increase) in other long term assets   (121)   (10)   (33)   5 
Increase (decrease) in trade payables   4,394    (3,635)   4,627    (2,097)
Increase in employees and payroll accruals   1,621    360    1,100    554 
Increase (decrease) in deferred revenues and advances from customers   1,981    (31)   1,692    (248)
Increase (decrease) in other payables and accrued expenses   548    (461)   (243)   (1,215)
Increase (decrease) in accrued severance pay, net   (1)   208    (199)   (34)
Increase (decrease) in other long term liabilities   867    203    712    (298)
Loss from sale of property and Equipment   -    228    -    - 
Foreign currency translation income (loss) on inter company balances with foreign subsidiaries   389    (916)   49    (118)
                     
Net cash  provided by operating activities   33,368    5,990    15,726    11,936 
                     
Cash flows from investing activities:                    
                     
Purchase of property and equipment   (7,294)   (5,660)   (2,388)   (1,160)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment   -    6    -    - 
Decrease (increase) in bank deposits   (500)   (4,500)   4,500    (4,500)
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities   40,635    39,353    40,635    1,041 
Proceeds from maturity of marketable securities   6,564    7,240    3,210    500 
Purchase of marketable securities   (22,723)   (83,183)   (6,043)   (3,928)
                     
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   16,682    (46,744)   39,914    (8,047)
                     
Cash flows from financing activities:                    
                     
Proceeds from secondary offering, net   -    35,077    -    - 
Exercise of employee stock options   6,425    2,760    4,428    417 
Payment of contingent consideration   (900)   (1,400)   -    - 
                     
Net cash provided by financing activities   5,525    36,437    4,428    417 
                     
Foreign currency translation adjustments on cash and cash equivalents   (72)   157    (35)   33 
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   55,575    (4,317)   60,067    4,306 
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period   18,629    22,789    14,099    14,290 
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period   74,132    18,629    74,132    18,629 
                     
Non-cash investing and financing activities:                    
                     
Purchase of property and equipment on credit   222    427    222    427 
Inventory transferred to be used as property and equipment   591    397    192    126 

 

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