Stratasys Releases Q1 2016 Earnings, Forecasts Improvements Due to New Operating Structure

May 9, 2016 by Bridget O'Neal 3D Printers 3D Printing Business

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Amidst all the euphoria and almost magical energy surrounding 3D printing recently, there was bound to be a fall somewhere; and while indeed there has been in terms of financial reports being issued by 3D printing industry titans over at least the past year, this is confusing to many. As one innovation after another is churned out, and revolutions are proclaimed to be happening in nearly every sector from medica l to automotive to fashion—and far beyond—why do the biggest companies seem to be faltering while so many other smaller, often international ones, are dancing with delight over financials?

We must continue to ask that question even as we do see some light ahead in viewing first quarter 2016 financial results for the mega-manufacturer of 3D printing solutions, Stratasys, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota and Rehovot, Israel. While Non-GAAP net income for the first quarter was $0.6 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, compared to non-GAAP net income of $2.0 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, reported for the same period last year, the powers that be at Stratasys recommend viewing their progress in terms of operating profit growth, as that is what they project as offering the best performance measurement for this year.

Q1-2016 Financial Results Summary:

Revenue for the first quarter of 2016 was $167.9 million.
GAAP operating loss for the first quarter was $21.1 million, compared to a loss of $220.9 million for the same period last year.
Non-GAAP operating income was $4.0 million, compared to a loss of $0.8 million for the same period last year.
GAAP net loss for the first quarter was $23.1 million, or ($0.44) per diluted share, compared to a loss of $216.3 million, or ($4.24) per diluted share, for the same period last year.
Non-GAAP net income for the first quarter was $0.6 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, compared to non-GAAP net income of $2.0 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, reported for the same period last year.
The Company generated $31.6 million in cash from operations during the first quarter, and currently holds approximately $280.2 million in cash and cash equivalents and short-term bank deposits.
The Company invested a net amount of $22.8 million in R&D projects (non-GAAP basis) during the first quarter, representing 13.6% of net sales.
Non-GAAP EBITDA for the first quarter amounted to $12.6 million.
The Company sold 5,125 3D printing and additive manufacturing systems during the quarter, and on a pro-forma combined basis, has sold a total of 151,149 systems worldwide as of March 31, 2016.

“Although the overall market environment remains challenging, we made significant progress in improving our operating efficiency during the first quarter, which is demonstrated by the favorable trends we observed in operating expenses and cash generation during the period,” said David Reis, chief executive officer of Stratasys. “We believe the recent refinements to our operating structure will make us more productive and better position us for future growth.”

The new Stratasys J750 3D printer allows for more than 360,000 color combinations.

There has been great positive excitement around the release of the Stratasys J750 3D printe r, for which 3DPrint.com was in attendance at the OtterBox headquarters in Fort Collins, Colorado. This should continue to be a major boon for business as it allows users so many more options with full-color and multi-material capabilities. Seeing this as another reinvention for 3D printing, the J750 3D printer is the one that’s really meant to do it all for streamlining workflow, offering much better speed and turnaround, and doubling capabilities while offering a color palette of over 360,000 colors.

Continued operational improvement initiatives have been underway, and as we reported recently, this includes outsourcing of MakerBot desktop 3D printer production to Jabil.

We’ve also been following the new Thingiverse Developer Progra m, which has just recently been launched, expanding the platform’s functionality by allowing developers to create apps in three different categories: print services, model customization and tools and utilities. It also includes includes documentation, resources, and enrollment for developers and gives instruction for developers regarding creating Thingivers e apps, submitting apps to MakerBot, as well as testing and managing apps and analytics.

Also making headlines was the announced agreement between Stratasys Direct Manufacturing (SDM) and Somos, a leading stereolithography materials provider, through which both parties will seek to accelerate materials development and provide SDM customers with a wider range of advanced material options. And in another development which we are following closely, Stratasys too announced the impending creation of a Center of Excellence in collaboration with the Jacobs Institute. Both companies will bring their considerable years of expertise together, along with 3D printing, to develop and test prototypes and models for the 3D printed medical devices of the future.

“As we transform our business, we are focused on investing for the future, which includes developing new technologies and innovative new products. The recent launch of the Stratasys J750, which offers unmatched color and multi-material printing capabilities, is a great example of that commitment,” continued Reis. “We are also excited about additional products we plan to launch in 2016. These products will support our long-term strategy to develop a comprehensive solutions-based business that targets new applications across key vertical markets. While our near-term visibility remains low, we believe our strategy and improved operating structure will position us for future success in our dynamic industry.”

Stratasys J750 3D Printer

Stratasys provided the following information regarding the company’s projected revenue and net income for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2016:

Revenue guidance of $700 to $730 million
Non-GAAP net income of $9 to $23 million, or $0.17 to $0.43 per diluted share
GAAP net loss of $84.0 to $67.0 million, or ($1.60) to ($1.28) per diluted share

Stratasys provided the following additional information regarding the company’s potential performance and strategic plans for 2016:

Gross margins to improve modestly to a range of 54% to 55%
Operating margins of 3% to 5%
Tax expense of $10 to $11 million, which includes the negative impact of the planned accounting treatment for tax valuation allowance
Capital expenditures are projected at $60 to $70 million, with approximately $45 million designated for completing the company’s new facility in Israel

Stratasys foresees an improvement in 2016 regarding their operating structure which will result in better operating profits this year. They recommend looking at those numbers, considering the ‘expected ongoing negative impact on net income of the planned accounting treatment for valuation of deferred tax assets.’ Also according to Stratasys, Non-GAAP earnings guidance excludes $59.0 million of projected amortization of intangible assets; $25.0 to $27.0 million of share-based compensation expense; $7.0 million in merger and acquisition related expense; $4.0 to $5.0 million in reorganization and other related costs; and includes $5.0 million in tax expenses related to non-GAAP adjustments.

See the table below for an itemized detail of the non-GAAP financial measures.

The company held a conference call and live webcast in regards to these financial results earlier today, May 9th, and the webcast will be available at Stratasys for 90 days. To gain access, click here. Discuss in the Stratasys First Quarter Report forum over at 3DPB.com.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except share data)
	March 31,			December 31,
		2016			2015
	(unaudited)

ASSETS

Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	213,176		$	257,592
Short-term bank deposits		67,000			571
Accounts receivable, net		109,132			123,215
Inventories		124,479			123,658
Net investment in sales-type leases		12,833			11,704
Prepaid expenses		7,362			8,469
Other current assets		20,243			21,864

Total current assets		554,225			547,073

Non-current assets
Goodwill		386,559			383,853
Other intangible assets, net		238,431			252,468
Property, plant and equipment, net		200,704			201,934
Net investment in sales-type leases – long term		18,569			17,785
Deferred income taxes and other non-current assets		14,313			11,243

Total non-current assets		858,576			867,283

Total assets	$	1,412,801		$	1,414,356

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Current liabilities
Accounts payable	$	37,549		$	39,021
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities		34,510			31,314
Accrued compensation and related benefits		41,380			34,052
Income taxes payable		11,951			11,395
Obligations in connection with acquisitions		5,058			4,636
Deferred revenues		52,031			52,309

Total current liabilities		182,479			172,727

Non-current liabilities
Obligations in connection with acquisitions – long term		4,658			4,354
Deferred tax liabilities		14,694			16,040
Deferred revenues – long-term		8,463			7,627
Other non-current liabilities		24,571			22,428

Total non-current liabilities		52,386			50,449

Total liabilities		234,865			223,176

Redeemable non-controlling interests		2,281			2,379

Equity
Ordinary shares, NIS 0.01 nominal value, authorized 180,000 thousands shares; 52,107 thousands shares and 52,082 thousands shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively		141			141
Additional paid-in capital		2,611,612			2,605,957
Accumulated deficit		(1,429,847	)		(1,406,706	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(6,502	)		(10,774	)
Equity attributable to Stratasys Ltd.		1,175,404			1,188,618
Non-controlling interest		251			183

Total equity		1,175,655			1,188,801

Total liabilities and equity	$	1,412,801		$	1,414,356


Stratasys Ltd.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except per share data)

	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2016			2015
	(unaudited)			(unaudited)
Net sales
Products	$	118,634		$	126,667
Services		49,272			46,064
		167,906			172,731

Cost of sales
Products		56,938			98,371
Services		29,799			28,272
		86,737			126,643

Gross profit		81,169			46,088

Operating expenses
Research and development, net		25,115			27,238
Selling, general and administrative		76,387			102,608
Goodwill impairment		–			150,400
Change in the fair value of obligations in connection with acquisitions		727			(13,256	)
		102,229			266,990

Operating loss		(21,060	)		(220,902	)

Financial income (expenses), net		180			(5,124	)

Loss before income taxes		(20,880	)		(226,026	)

Income taxes		2,291			(9,622	)

Net loss		(23,171	)		(216,404	)

Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest		(30	)		(116	)

Net loss attributable to Stratasys Ltd.	$	(23,141	)	$	(216,288	)

Net loss per ordinary share attributable to Stratasys Ltd.
Basic	$	(0.44	)	$	(4.24	)
Diluted		(0.44	)		(4.24	)

Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding
Basic		52,098			50,956
Diluted		52,098			50,956


Stratasys Ltd.

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Results of Operations

(in thousands, except per share data)

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2016									Three Months Ended March 31, 2015

	GAAP						Non-GAAP			GAAP						Non-GAAP
	(unaudited)			Adjustments*			(unaudited)			(unaudited)			Adjustments*			(unaudited)
Net sales
Products	$	118,634		$	–		$	118,634		$	126,667		$	–		$	126,667
Services		49,272			–			49,272			46,064			–			46,064
		167,906			–			167,906			172,731			–			172,731

Cost of sales
Products		56,938			(10,836	)		46,102			98,371			(45,912	)		52,459
Services		29,799			(442	)		29,357			28,272			(1,409	)		26,863
		86,737			(11,278	)		75,459			126,643			(47,321	)		79,322

Gross profit		81,169			11,278			92,447			46,088			47,321			93,409

Operating expenses
Research and development, net		25,115			(2,270	)		22,845			27,238			(2,817	)		24,421
Selling, general and administrative		76,387			(10,738	)		65,649			102,608			(32,844	)		69,764
Goodwill impairment		–			–			–			150,400			(150,400	)		–
Change in the fair value of obligations in connection with acquisitions		727			(727	)		–			(13,256	)		13,256			–
		102,229			(13,735	)		88,494			266,990			(172,805	)		94,185

Operating income (loss)		(21,060	)		25,013			3,953			(220,902	)		220,126			(776	)

Financial income (expenses), net		180			–			180			(5,124	)		–			(5,124	)

Income (loss) before income taxes		(20,880	)		25,013			4,133			(226,026	)		220,126			(5,900	)

Income taxes		2,291			1,276			3,567			(9,622	)		1,814			(7,808	)

Net income (loss)		(23,171	)		23,737			566			(216,404	)		218,312			1,908

Net loss attributable to non-controlling interest		(30	)		–			(30	)		(116	)		–			(116	)

Net income (loss) attributable to Stratasys Ltd.	$	(23,141	)	$	23,737		$	596		$	(216,288	)	$	218,312		$	2,024

Net income (loss) per ordinary share attributable to Stratasys Ltd.
Basic	$	(0.44	)				$	0.01		$	(4.24	)				$	0.04
Diluted		(0.44	)					0.01			(4.24	)					0.04

Weighted average ordinary shares outstanding
Basic		52,098						52,098			50,956						50,956
Diluted		52,098						53,143			50,956						52,341

The Company considers these non-GAAP measures to be indicative of its core operating results and facilitates a comparison of operating results across reporting periods. The Company uses these non-GAAP measures when evaluating its financial results as well as for internal planning and forecasting purposes, however these measures should not be viewed as a substitute for the Company’s GAAP results.

* Refer to the “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Adjustments” herein for further information regarding adjustments.


Stratasys Ltd.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Adjustments

(in thousands)

	Three Months Ended March 31,
		2016			2015
Cost of sales, products
Acquired intangible assets amortization	$	(10,414	)	$	(14,905	)
Acquired intangible assets impairment		–			(29,782	)
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense		(362	)		(1,225	)
Reorganization and other related costs		(60	)		–
		(10,836	)		(45,912	)
Cost of sales, services
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense		(361	)		(608	)
Reorganization and other related costs		280			–
Merger and acquisition related expense		(361	)		(801	)
		(442	)		(1,409	)
Research and development, net
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense		(1,359	)		(1,868	)
Merger and acquisition related expense		(911	)		(949	)
		(2,270	)		(2,817	)

Selling, general and administrative
Acquired intangible assets amortization		(3,760	)		(6,456	)
Non-cash stock-based compensation expense		(3,541	)		(6,059	)
Merger and acquisition related expense		(2,342	)		(6,906	)
Reorganization and other related costs		(1,095	)		–
Acquired intangible assets impairment		–			(13,423	)
		(10,738	)		(32,844	)

Goodwill impairment		–			(150,400	)

Change in the fair value of obligations in connection with acquisitions
Change in the fair value of obligations in connection with acquisitions		(727	)		13,256


Income taxes
Corresponding tax effect and other tax adjustments		1,276			1,814


Net income	$	23,737		$	218,312


Stratasys Ltd.

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Forward Looking Guidance

Fiscal Year 2016

(in millions, except per share data)

GAAP net loss		($84) to ($67)

Adjustments
Stock-based compensation expense		$25 to $27
Intangible assets amortization expense		$59
Merger and acquisition related expense		$7
Reorganization and other related costs		$4 to $5
Tax expense related to Non-GAAP adjustments		($5)

Non-GAAP net income		$9 to $23

GAAP loss per share		($1.60) to ($1.28)

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share		$0.17 to $0.43