8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
_____________________

Form 8-K
_____________________

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event Reported): April 23, 2020  

CLEARFIELD, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Minnesota	0-16106	41-1347235
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

7050 Winnetka Avenue North, Suite 100, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota 55428

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

(763) 476-6866
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class	Trading symbol	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value	CLFD	The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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	[   ]	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
	[   ]	Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). Emerging growth company [   ]

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [   ]

Items under Sections 1, 3, 4, and 6 through 8 are not applicable and therefore omitted.

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On April 23, 2020, Clearfield, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the results of its second quarter of fiscal 2020 and six months ended March 31, 2020. A copy of that press release is furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is hereby incorporated by reference. Also furnished hereto as Exhibit 99.2 is the slide presentation that is part of the Company’s “FieldReport” to be used by Cheryl Beranek, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, and Daniel Herzog, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, during the live webcast and telephone conference relating to the second quarter and six months ended March 31, 2020 results.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

The following exhibits are being furnished herewith:

99.1 Press release of Clearfield, Inc. dated April 23, 2020

99.2 Presentation of Clearfield, Inc. for April 23, 2020 Live Webcast and Telephone Conference

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	CLEARFIELD, INC.
Date: April 23, 2020	By:	/s/ Cheryl Beranek
		Cheryl Beranek
		Chief Executive Officer

EX-99.1 2 exh_991.htm PRESS RELEASE

EXHIBIT 99.1

Clearfield Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2020 Results

• Topline Growth Driven by 66% Increase in National Carrier Revenue and 75% Increase in MSO Revenue over the prior year quarter; offset by decreases in International Sales
  
  
• Orders in Backlog increased 61% to $9.3 million over the prior quarter
   
• Continued Execution on Operational Effectiveness Initiatives Produces Near 40% Gross Profit Margin, the Highest Quarterly Level in Two Years
   
• Fiscal Year 2020 Financial Guidance Suspended Due to COVID-19

MINNEAPOLIS, April 23, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Clearfield, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLFD), the specialist in fiber management for communication service providers, reported results for the fiscal second quarter and first half of fiscal 2020 ended March 31, 2020.

Fiscal Q2 2020 Financial Summary
(in millions except per share data and percentages)	Q2 2020			vs. Q2 2019			Change			Change (%)
Net Sales	$	20.4		$	19.1		$	1.3		7	%
Gross Profit ($)	$	8.2		$	7.0		$	1.1		16	%
Gross Profit (%)		39.9	%		36.8	%		3.1	%	9	%
Income from Operations	$	0.7		$	0.3		$	0.4		142	%
Income Tax Expense	$	0.2		$	0.1		$	0.1		92	%
Net Income	$	0.75		$	0.37		$	0.38		103	%
Net Income per Diluted Share	$	0.05		$	0.02		$	0.03		150	%
Fiscal Q2 YTD 2020 Financial Summary
(in millions except per share data and percentages)	2020 YTD			vs. 2019 YTD			Change			Change (%)
Net Sales	$	39.8		$	39.2		$	0.6		2	%
Gross Profit ($)	$	15.9		$	15.0		$	0.9		6	%
Gross Profit (%)		39.9	%		38.2	%		1.7	%	4	%
Income from Operations	$	1.1		$	1.5		$	(0.3	)	-24	%
Income Tax Expense	$	0.3		$	0.4		$	(0.1	)	-21	%
Net Income	$	1.2		$	1.4		$	(0.13	)	-9	%
Net Income per Diluted Share	$	0.09		$	0.10		$	(0.01	)	-10	%

Management Commentary on 1^st Half Performance
“The second quarter was a strong performance period for Clearfield, as we achieved $20.4 million in revenue, 7% over the prior year quarter,” said Company President and CEO Cheri Beranek. “This growth trajectory is consistent with our expectations and was driven by strong contributions from our National Carrier and MSO markets, which were up 66% and 75% over the same period, respectively.

“In addition to our growth drivers, we realized another quarter of solid gross profit margin at nearly 40%, which is the highest level we’ve reached in two years. This achievement reflects the success of the operational efficiency initiatives we’ve implemented across the organization, particularly the cost reduction efforts across our product lines and greater use of our manufacturing plant in Mexico. We also saw a healthy increase in our order backlog in Q2, which increased 62% from the same year-ago period to $9.3 million.

“During the quarter, we introduced the StreetSmart portfolio of fiber management products to support 5G small cell densification. Serving as the demarcation point between the backhaul fiber provider and the mobile network operator, the StreetSmart Fiber Hand-Off Box creates a secure, carrier-class separation between wireline and wireless fiber connections.  All of us have experienced changes in our personal and professional lives as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The way we live, work, learn, and spend leisure time have shifted markedly over the last several weeks, reinforcing the need for higher bandwidth and connectivity. From our vantage point, including conversations with customers and other industry participants over the last several weeks, 5G builds are still committed, and we’ve even seen some Tier 1 players increase their 5G-related capital expenditure budgets for this year. Further, the need for high-speed broadband at the home and business, is enhancing take rates and spurring competition.”

Management Commentary on the effect of the Pandemic on the Company
“Due to the critical role Clearfield’s solutions play in supporting the communications infrastructure, Clearfield operations have been classified as critical sector work,” said Cheri Beranek, Clearfield President and CEO. “We have continued to be fully operational since the beginning of 2020 despite the unprecedented global business closures and slowdown caused by COVID-19.

“We continue with production operations in both our U.S. and Mexican manufacturing facilities and have established multiple contingency plans in the event our ability to operate is diminished or eliminated at either location.  Currently, our production operations are working at normal capacity while adhering to state and federal government social distancing guidelines. We dual source the majority of our components and, as of now, most of our supply chain partners remain operational and continue to provide the necessary components for our products.

“We have increased our inventory stocking position in each plant to ensure dual manufacturing sites.  We have invested in additional manufacturing equipment and personnel to provide alternative capacity in one location or the other should we have an illness outbreak in one or both of our production sites. We are providing hazard pay and productivity bonuses and have re-laid out our plant floor to allow for social distancing. In addition, we have established a COVID-task force among the production workforce to ensure all health needs are being addressed.

“However, these are highly uncertain times and the pandemic will undoubtedly create circumstances beyond our immediate control.  Our contingency plans may not be sufficient to meet customer demand and could result in a potentially significant increase in manufacturing costs.

“Due to these economic uncertainties, we received a $3.7 million loan under the Payroll Protection Program ('PPP') within the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security ('CARES') Act. The loan bears interest at a fixed rate of 1% and will be forgiven if Clearfield meets certain conditions, which we expect to do at this time. The PPP loan provides us with an additional layer of financial protection to continue employing all of our team members through this period of significant uncertainty.

“As we move through the fiscal third quarter, our non-production employees are all working remotely.  We are actively promoting and demonstrating our product solutions through video conferencing and other methods.  At no time in our history has it been more apparent that broadband connectivity is crucial to business success.

“We believe we have the right plan and foundation in place to ensure we are able to successfully navigate these uncertain times. We remain confident that our industry-leading solutions and world class team will enable us to capitalize on the disruptive growth opportunities within the fiber optics industry.”

Financial Results for the Quarter Ended March 31, 2020
Net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 increased 7% to $20.4 million from $19.1 million in the same year-ago quarter. The increase in revenue was primarily due to higher sales in the Company’s National Carrier and MSO markets, offset by lower sales in the Company’s international market.

Gross profit increased 16% to $8.2 million, or 39.9% of revenue, from $7.0 million, or 36.8% of revenue, in the fiscal second quarter of 2019. The increase in gross profit dollars was due to increased sales volume. The increase in gross profit percent was due to cost reduction efforts across the Company’s product lines, including greater use of its Mexico manufacturing plant and efficiencies realized from supply chain programs.

Operating expenses were $7.4 million, an increase of 10% compared to $6.7 million in the same year-ago quarter. The increase in operating expenses was primarily due to the continued expansion of sales resources and the costs associated with product testing required for Tier 1 certification.

Income from operations was $720,000 in the second quarter of fiscal 2020, in comparison to $297,000 in the same year-ago quarter. Income tax expense increased from $99,000 in the second quarter of 2019 to $190,000 in the second quarter of fiscal 2020. In the second quarter of fiscal 2020, net income was $748,000, or $0.05 per diluted share, in comparison to $368,000, or $0.02 per diluted share, in the same year-ago quarter.

During the quarter ended March 31, 2020, cash, cash equivalents and investments increased to $48.4 million from $46.8 million at the end of the prior quarter. During the quarter, we repurchased 41,796 shares of our common stock for an aggregate value of approximately $429,000. To further ensure our financial stability during these uncertain times, we have suspended our share repurchase plan.

Order backlog (defined as purchase orders received but not yet fulfilled) at March 31, 2020 increased 61% to $9.3 million from $5.8 million at December 31, 2019 and increased 62% from $5.7 million at March 31, 2019.

Financial Results for the Six Months Ended March 31, 2020
Net sales increased 2% to $39.8 million for the six months ended March 31, 2020 from $39.2 million during the same period in fiscal 2019. The increase in revenue was primarily due to higher sales in the Company’s National Carrier and MSO markets, offset by slightly lower sales in the Company’s community broadband and international markets.

Gross profit was $15.9 million, or 39.9% of revenue, for the six months ended March 31, 2020, an increase of 6% from $15.0 million, or 38.2% of revenue, during the same period in fiscal 2019. The increase in gross profit dollars was due to increased sales volume. The increase in gross profit percent was due to cost reduction efforts across the Company’s product lines, including greater use of its Mexico manufacturing facilities and efficiencies realized from supply chain programs.

Operating expenses increased 9% to $14.8 million for the six months ended March 31, 2020 from $13.5 million during the same period in fiscal 2019. The increase in operating expenses was primarily due to increases in compensation expense and the costs associated with product testing required for Tier 1 certification.

Income from operations totaled $1.1 million for the six months ended March 31, 2020 compared to $1.5 million during the same period in fiscal 2019.

Income tax expense was $313,000 for the six months ended March 31, 2020 as compared to $395,000 during the same period in fiscal 2019. Net income totaled $1.2 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, for the six months ended March 31, 2020, a decrease from $1.4 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, during the same period in fiscal 2019.

Fiscal 2020 Financial Outlook
As of April 23, 2020, Clearfield’s revenue outlook remained strong with bookings in the fiscal third quarter of 2020 outpacing the levels realized in the fiscal second quarter of 2020. However, given the uncertainties, we cannot accurately predict the specific extent, or duration, of the impact of COVID-19 on Clearfield’s fiscal 2020 financial results. Recognizing this reality, Clearfield is withdrawing the Company’s fiscal 2020 financial guidance.

Conference Call
Clearfield management will hold a conference call today, April 23, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (4:00 p.m. Central Time) to discuss these results and provide an update on business conditions.

Clearfield’s President and CEO Cheri Beranek and CFO Dan Herzog will host the presentation, followed by a question and answer period.

Date: Thursday, April 23, 2020
Time: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (4:00 p.m. Central Time)
U.S. dial-in: 1-877-407-0792
International dial-in: 1-201-689-8263
Conference ID: 13702131

The conference call will be webcast live and available for replay here.

Please call the conference telephone number 10 minutes prior to the start time. An operator will register your name and organization. If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact Gateway Investor Relations at 1-949-574-3860.

A replay of the call will be available after 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on the same day through May 7, 2020.
U.S. replay dial-in: 1-844-512-2921
International replay dial-in: 1-412-317-6671
Replay ID: 13702131

About Clearfield, Inc.
Clearfield, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLFD) designs, manufactures and distributes fiber optic management, protection and delivery products for communications networks. Our “fiber to anywhere” platform serves the unique requirements of leading incumbent local exchange carriers (traditional carriers), competitive local exchange carriers (alternative carriers), and MSO/cable TV companies, while also catering to the broadband needs of the utility/municipality, enterprise, data center and military markets. Headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, Clearfield deploys more than a million fiber ports each year. For more information, visit www.SeeClearfield.com.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
Forward-looking statements contained herein and in any related presentation or in the related FieldReport are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “outlook,” or “continue” or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward looking statements include, for example, statements about the expected impact of COVID-19 and related economic uncertainty, the Company’s future revenue and operating performance, and trends in and growth of the FTTx markets, market segments or customer purchases and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements are based upon the Company's current expectations and judgments about future developments in the Company's business. Certain important factors could have a material impact on the Company's performance, including, without limitation: the as yet-unknown impact of COVID-19 and related economic uncertainty; to compete effectively, we must continually improve existing products and introduce new products that achieve market acceptance; our expected growth is based upon the expansion of the telecommunications market; our operating results may fluctuate significantly from quarter to quarter, which may make budgeting for expenses difficult and may negatively affect the market price of our common stock; our success depends upon adequate protection of our patent and intellectual property rights; intense competition in our industry may result in price reductions, lower gross profits and loss of market share; we rely on single-source suppliers, which could cause delays, increases in costs or prevent us from completing customer orders, all of which could materially harm our business; a significant percentage of our sales in the last three fiscal years have been made to a small number of customers, and the loss of these major customers or significant decline in business with these major customers would adversely affect us; further consolidation among our customers may result in the loss of some customers and may reduce sales during the pendency of business combinations and related integration activities; we may be subject to risks associated with acquisitions that could adversely affect future operating results; product defects or the failure of our products to meet specifications could cause us to lose customers and sales or to incur unexpected expenses; we are dependent upon key personnel; we face risks associated with expanding our sales outside of the United States; our business is dependent on effective management information systems and information technology infrastructure; our results of operations could be adversely affected by economic conditions and the effects of these conditions on our customers’ businesses; changes in government funding programs may cause our customers and prospective customers to delay or reduce purchases; and other factors set forth in Part I, Item IA. Risk Factors of Clearfield's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2019 as well as other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements to reflect actual events unless required by law.

Investor Relations Contact:

Matt Glover and Tom Colton
Gateway Investor Relations
949-574-3860
CLFD@liolios.com

CLEARFIELD, INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
UNAUDITED

	(Unaudited)				(Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	March 31,				March 31,
	2020		2019		2020		2019
Revenues	$	20,408,509	$	19,084,365	$	39,786,500	$	39,173,515
Cost of sales		12,257,076		12,059,122		23,907,532		24,201,574
Gross profit		8,151,433		7,025,243		15,878,968		14,971,941
Operating expenses
Selling, general and
administrative		7,431,261		6,727,744		14,757,881		13,503,619
Income from operations		720,172		297,499		1,121,087		1,468,322
Interest income		217,725		169,443		440,968		304,580
Income before income taxes		937,897		466,942		1,562,055		1,772,902
Income tax expense		190,000		99,000		313,000		395,000
Net income	$	747,897	$	367,942	$	1,249,055	$	1,377,902
Net income per share:
Basic	$	0.05	$	0.02	$	0.09	$	0.10
Diluted	$	0.05	$	0.02	$	0.09	$	0.10
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic		13,521,172		13,422,222		13,516,608		13,411,183
Diluted		13,521,172		13,450,212		13,571,674		13,425,178

CLEARFIELD, INC.
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

		(Unaudited)
		March 31,		September 30,
		2020		2019
Assets
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	8,575,556	$	10,081,721
Short-term investments		14,708,841		13,524,270
Accounts receivable, net		8,069,531		9,118,639
Inventories, net		11,688,103		9,012,980
Other current assets		687,881		769,161
Total current assets		43,729,912		42,506,771
Property, plant and equipment, net		5,563,814		5,413,241
Other Assets
Long-term investments		25,130,000		23,902,000
Goodwill		4,708,511		4,708,511
Intangible assets, net		4,968,938		5,147,135
Right of use lease asset		2,911,577		-
Other		194,174		210,905
Total other assets		37,913,200		33,968,551
Total Assets	$	87,206,926	$	81,888,563
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Current Liabilities
Current portion of lease liability	$	714,008	$	-
Accounts payable		3,873,534		3,173,599
Accrued compensation		3,472,731		3,224,860
Accrued expenses		327,363		208,603
Total current liabilities		8,387,636		6,607,062
Other Liabilities
Long-term portion of lease liability		2,468,858		-
Deferred taxes		101,690		101,690
Deferred rent		-		246,424
Total other liabilities		2,570,548		348,114
Total Liabilities		10,958,184		6,955,176
Shareholders’ Equity
Common stock		136,276		136,418
Additional paid-in capital		57,042,604		56,976,162
Retained earnings		19,069,862		17,820,807
Total Shareholders’ Equity		76,248,742		74,933,387
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity	$	87,206,926	$	81,888,563

CLEARFIELD, INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
UNAUDITED

	Six Months Ended			Six Months Ended
	March 31,			March 31,
	2020			2019
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income	$	1,249,055		$	1,377,902
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided
by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		1,210,961			1,064,024
Change in allowance for doubtful accounts		-			210,000
Amortization of discount on investments		(55,641	)		(15,855	)
Stock-based compensation expense		328,523			1,102,190
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable, net		1,049,108			3,623,266
Inventories, net		(2,675,123	)		1,776,613
Other assets		98,010			(486,554	)
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and
deferred rent		1,091,431			(179,024	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		2,296,324			8,472,562
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment and
intangible assets		(1,183,336	)		(551,607	)
Purchase of investments		(19,076,930	)		(12,274,393	)
Proceeds from maturities of investments		16,720,000			3,572,000
Net cash used in investing activities		(3,540,266	)		(9,254,000	)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under		169,652			145,940
employee stock purchase plan
Proceeds from issuance of common stock		2,582			24
upon exercise of stock options
Tax withholding related to vesting of restricted stock
grants and exercise of stock options		(5,803	)		(6,676	)
Repurchase of common stock		(428,654	)		-
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities		(262,223	)		139,288
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents		(1,506,165	)		(642,150	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		10,081,721			8,547,777
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	8,575,556		$	7,905,627
Supplemental disclosures for cash flow information
Cash paid during the year for income taxes	$	355,657		$	1,051,716
Non-cash financing activities
Cashless exercise of stock options	$	7,737		$	17,390

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EXHIBIT 99.2

FieldReport / Fiscal Q2 2020 Earnings Call / April 23, 2020 NASDAQ:CLFD The Industry Leader in Craft Friendly Fiber Optic Management and Connectivity Solutions Fiscal Q2 2020 Earnings Call FieldReport

FieldReport / Fiscal Q2 2020 Earnings Call / April 23, 2020 NASDAQ:CLFD Important Cautions Regarding Forward - Looking Statements Forward - looking statements contained herein and in any related presentation or in the related FieldReport are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “est ima te,” “outlook,” or “continue” or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward - looking statements. Such forward looking statements includ e, for example, statements about the expected impact of COVID - 19 and related economic uncertainty, the Company’s future revenue and operating pe rformance, and trends in and growth of the FTTx markets, market segments or customer purchases and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements are based upon the Company's current expectations and judgments about future developments in the Company's busines s. Certain important factors could have a material impact on the Company's performance, including, without limitation: the as yet - unknown i mpact of COVID - 19 and related economic uncertainty; to compete effectively, we must continually improve existing products and introduce new pro duc ts that achieve market acceptance; our expected growth is based upon the expansion of the telecommunications market; our operating results ma y f luctuate significantly from quarter to quarter, which may make budgeting for expenses difficult and may negatively affect the market p ric e of our common stock; our success depends upon adequate protection of our patent and intellectual property rights; intense competition in ou r i ndustry may result in price reductions, lower gross profits and loss of market share; we rely on single - source suppliers, which could cause delays, in creases in costs or prevent us from completing customer orders, all of which could materially harm our business; a significant percentage of our sales in th e last three fiscal years have been made to a small number of customers, and the loss of these major customers or significant decline in business with the se major customers would adversely affect us; further consolidation among our customers may result in the loss of some customers and may reduce sal es during the pendency of business combinations and related integration activities; we may be subject to risks associated with acquisitions th at could adversely affect future operating results; product defects or the failure of our products to meet specifications could cause us to lose cu stomers and sales or to incur unexpected expenses; we are dependent upon key personnel; we face risks associated with expanding our sales outside of the United States; our business is dependent on effective management information systems and information technology infrastructure; our results of o per ations could be adversely affected by economic conditions and the effects of these conditions on our customers’ businesses; changes in govern men t funding programs may cause our customers and prospective customers to delay or reduce purchases; and other factors set forth in Part I, Item I A. Risk Factors of Clearfield's Annual Report on Form 10 - K for the year ended September 30, 2019 as well as other filings with the Securities and E xchange Commission. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements to reflect actual events unless required by law. © Copyright 2020 Clearfield, Inc. All Rights Reserved. NASDAQ:CLFD 2

FieldReport / Fiscal Q2 2020 Earnings Call / April 23, 2020 NASDAQ:CLFD Welcome Cheri Beranek PRESIDENT & CEO NASDAQ:CLFD 3

FieldReport / Fiscal Q2 2020 Earnings Call / April 23, 2020 NASDAQ:CLFD FQ2 2020 Highlights NASDAQ:CLFD 4 • Revenue of $20.4M, up 7% over the prior year quarter • 66% growth in Tier 1 revenue over the prior year quarter, driven by strong market adoption of FieldShield and other fiber connectivity solutions • 75% increase in MSO revenue over the prior year quarter • Gross profit increased 16% to $8.2M • Solid gross profit margin of near 40%, the highest level in eight quarters • Order backlog increased $3.5M, or 61%, sequentially to $9.3M $19.1M $21.9M $24.0M $19.4M $20.4M Q2-19 Q3-19 Q4-19 Q1-20 Q2-20 Quarterly Revenue TTM Quarterly Revenue $83.1M $85.6M Q2-19 Q2-20

FieldReport / Fiscal Q2 2020 Earnings Call / April 23, 2020 NASDAQ:CLFD FQ2 & TTM Revenue Comparison by Market NASDAQ:CLFD 5 1) Based on revenue of $85.6 million and Point of Sales (POS) reporting from distributors who resell our product line into these markets. TTM Revenue Composition Ended 3/31/20 1 Community Broadband (Tier 2 & 3, utilities, municipalities, and alternative carriers) National Carrier (Tier 1 Wireline and all Wireless Markets) MSO (Cable TV) International (Canada, Mexico, and Caribbean Markets) Build - to - Print (Legacy contract manufacturing and misc. sales) 61% 17% 12% 6% 5% $54.0 $9.8 $8.1 $6.8 $4.5 $52.2 $14.3 $9.9 $5.1 $4.2 Community Broadband National Carrier MSO International Build-to-Print FQ2 19 FQ2 20 Quarterly Revenue TTM Revenue $12.1 $2.3 $1.5 $2.0 $1.2 $12.2 $3.9 $2.6 $1.0 $0.8 Community Broadband National Carrier MSO International Build-to-Print FQ2 19 FQ2 20

FieldReport / Fiscal Q2 2020 Earnings Call / April 23, 2020 NASDAQ:CLFD Financial Update Dan Herzog CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER NASDAQ:CLFD 6

FieldReport / Fiscal Q2 2020 Earnings Call / April 23, 2020 NASDAQ:CLFD Quarterly Financial Performance 7 NASDAQ:CLFD Note: Dollar figures in millions $19.1 $21.9 $24.0 $19.4 $20.4 Q2-19 Q3-19 Q4-19 Q1-20 Q2-20 Revenue +13% +2% +7% - 4% +7% Year - over - Year Growth Rate

FieldReport / Fiscal Q2 2020 Earnings Call / April 23, 2020 NASDAQ:CLFD Quarterly Financial Performance 8 NASDAQ:CLFD Note: Dollar figures in millions $19.1 $21.9 $24.0 $19.4 $20.4 Q2-19 Q3-19 Q4-19 Q1-20 Q2-20 Revenue +13% +2% +7% - 4% +7% Year - over - Year Growth Rate $7.0 $8.4 $9.3 $7.7 $8.2 Q2-19 Q3-19 Q4-19 Q1-20 Q2-20 Gross Profit 36.8% 38.4% 38.8% 39.9% 39.9% Gross Profit (%)

FieldReport / Fiscal Q2 2020 Earnings Call / April 23, 2020 NASDAQ:CLFD Quarterly Financial Performance 9 NASDAQ:CLFD Note: Dollar figures in millions $19.1 $21.9 $24.0 $19.4 $20.4 Q2-19 Q3-19 Q4-19 Q1-20 Q2-20 Revenue +13% +2% +7% - 4% +7% Year - over - Year Growth Rate $7.0 $8.4 $9.3 $7.7 $8.2 Q2-19 Q3-19 Q4-19 Q1-20 Q2-20 Gross Profit 36.8% 38.4% 38.8% 39.9% 39.9% Gross Profit (%) 35.3% 31.4% 29.7% 37.8% 36.4% OPEX as % of Revenue $6.7 $6.9 $7.1 $7.3 $7.4 Q2-19 Q3-19 Q4-19 Q1-20 Q2-20 Operating Expenses

FieldReport / Fiscal Q2 2020 Earnings Call / April 23, 2020 NASDAQ:CLFD Quarterly Financial Performance 10 NASDAQ:CLFD Note: Dollar figures in millions $19.1 $21.9 $24.0 $19.4 $20.4 Q2-19 Q3-19 Q4-19 Q1-20 Q2-20 Revenue +13% +2% +7% - 4% +7% Year - over - Year Growth Rate $7.0 $8.4 $9.3 $7.7 $8.2 Q2-19 Q3-19 Q4-19 Q1-20 Q2-20 Gross Profit 36.8% 38.4% 38.8% 39.9% 40.0% Gross Profit (%) 35.3% 31.4% 29.7% 37.8% 36.4% OPEX as % of Revenue $6.7 $6.9 $7.1 $7.3 $7.4 Q2-19 Q3-19 Q4-19 Q1-20 Q2-20 Operating Expenses 1.9% 5.9% 7.9% 2.6% 3.7% Net Margin $0.4 $1.3 $1.9 $0.5 $0.7 Q2-19 Q3-19 Q4-19 Q1-20 Q2-20 Net Income

FieldReport / Fiscal Q2 2020 Earnings Call / April 23, 2020 NASDAQ:CLFD Strong Balance Sheet Supports Profitable Growth • $48.4 million in cash and cash investment balances NASDAQ:CLFD 11 $ in Millions Cash and Investment Balances $34.3 $44.2 $44.3 $35.5 $47.5 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Q2-20 $48.4 TK [2]2

FieldReport / Fiscal Q2 2020 Earnings Call / April 23, 2020 NASDAQ:CLFD Clearfield’s ‘Coming of Age’ Plan NASDAQ:CLFD 12 Expanding Core Community Broadband Business Attracting utilities, co - ops and CLECs as they enter underserved communities, maintaining a steady growth rate

FieldReport / Fiscal Q2 2020 Earnings Call / April 23, 2020 NASDAQ:CLFD Clearfield’s ‘Coming of Age’ Plan NASDAQ:CLFD 13 Expanding Core Community Broadband Business Attracting utilities, co - ops and CLECs as they enter underserved communities, maintaining a steady growth rate Enhancing Competitive Position and Operational Effectiveness Investing in products, manufacturing and supply chain to increase competitiveness and maintain and reduce costs

FieldReport / Fiscal Q2 2020 Earnings Call / April 23, 2020 NASDAQ:CLFD Clearfield’s ‘Coming of Age’ Plan NASDAQ:CLFD 14 Expanding Core Community Broadband Business Attracting utilities, co - ops and CLECs as they enter underserved communities, maintaining a steady growth rate Enhancing Competitive Position and Operational Effectiveness Investing in products, manufacturing and supply chain to increase competitiveness and maintain and reduce costs Capitalizing on Disruptive Growth Opportunities Within National Wireline and Wireless Markets Leveraging customer relationships and application knowledge to capture opportunities related to 5G, NG - PON, and edge computing initiatives

FieldReport / Fiscal Q2 2020 Earnings Call / April 23, 2020 NASDAQ:CLFD Operational Response to COVID - 19 NASDAQ:CLFD 15 Assigned Critical Manufacturer Status Will remain open per the “Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce” published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Majority of Supply Chain Remains Operational Placed significant stocking orders on component level inventory to meet customer needs Secured $3.7M Small Business Administration Loan in Connection with its Paycheck Protection Program Providing additional layer of financial and protection to continue employing all 222 of our employees throughout the duration of the loan period

FieldReport / Fiscal Q2 2020 Earnings Call / April 23, 2020 NASDAQ:CLFD Key Takeaways Proven business model and management execution Enhanced management team and expansion of total addressable market Strong competitive position in a rapidly growing multi - billion - dollar fiber optics industry, especially with the roll - out of 5G and NG - PON2 technologies Healthy balance sheet: $48.4M in cash and investments Twelve - year history of profitability and positive free cash flow 12 NASDAQ:CLFD TK [2]1

FieldReport / Fiscal Q2 2020 Earnings Call / April 23, 2020 NASDAQ:CLFD Q&A Cheri Beranek PRESIDENT & CEO NASDAQ:CLFD 17 Dan Herzog CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

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FieldReport / Fiscal Q2 2020 Earnings Call / April 23, 2020 NASDAQ:CLFD Thank You Cheri Beranek PRESIDENT & CEO NASDAQ:CLFD 19

FieldReport / Fiscal Q2 2020 Earnings Call / April 23, 2020 NASDAQ:CLFD Contact Us NASDAQ:CLFD 20 COMPANY CONTACT: Cheri Beranek President & CEO Clearfield, Inc. IR@clfd.net INVESTOR RELATIONS: Matt Glover and Tom Colton Gateway Investor Relations (949) 574 - 3860 CLFD@gatewayir.com