LAKE MARY, Fla., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FARO® Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: FARO), a global leader in 4D digital reality solutions, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.
"We're pleased with our strong start to the year, with our first quarter financial performance providing a solid foundation from which we expect to continue to invest in our strategic initiatives within our core markets," said Peter Lau, President & Chief Executive Officer. "GAAP loss per share of $(0.38) and non-GAAP EPS of $0.09 exceeded the high end of our guidance range. GAAP net loss of $7.3 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $5.6 million, or 6.6% of revenue, demonstrates the progress we continue to make towards our aspirational financial goals. In addition, we again expanded our cash position by generating $6.6 million of operating cash flow in the quarter, driven by profitability and efficiencies in working capital."
First Quarter 2024 Financial Summary
* A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures is provided in the financial schedules portion at the end of this press release. An additional explanation of these measures is included below under the heading "Non-GAAP Financial Measures".
Outlook for the Second Quarter 2024
For the second quarter ending June 30, 2024, FARO currently expects:
Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call to discuss these results on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. ET. Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing (888) 632-3384 (U.S.) or +1 (785) 424-1794 (International) and using the passcode FARO. A live webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of FARO's website at: https://www.faro.com/en/About-Us/Investor-Relations/Financial-Events-and-Presentations
A replay webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company's web site approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call and will remain available for approximately 30 calendar days.
About FARO
For 40 years, FARO has provided industry-leading technology solutions that enable customers to measure their world, and then use that data to make smarter decisions faster. FARO continues to be a pioneer in bridging the digital and physical worlds through data-driven reliable accuracy, precision, and immediacy. For more information, visit www.faro.com.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release contains information about our financial results that are not presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). These non-GAAP financial measures, including non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share, exclude the impact of purchase accounting intangible amortization expense, stock-based compensation, restructuring and other charges, and other tax adjustments, and are provided to enhance investors' overall understanding of our historical operations and financial performance.
In addition, we present EBITDA, which is calculated as net income (loss) before interest (income) expense, net, income tax benefit (expense) and depreciation and amortization, and Adjusted EBITDA, which is calculated as EBITDA, excluding other (income) expense, net, stock-based compensation, and restructuring and other charges, as measures of our operating profitability. The most directly comparable GAAP measure to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA is net income (loss). We also present Adjusted EBITDA margin, which is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of total sales.
In our first quarter reporting, we have included non-GAAP total sales on a constant currency basis. The most directly comparable GAAP measure to total sales on a constant currency basis is total sales. We believe constant currency information is useful in analyzing underlying trends in our business and the commercial performance of our products by eliminating the impact of highly volatile fluctuations in foreign currency markets and allows for period-to-period comparisons of our performance. For simplicity, we may elect to omit this information in future periods if we determine a lack of material impact. To present this information, current period performance for entities reporting in currencies other than U.S. dollars are converted to U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect during the last day of the prior comparable period.
Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with relevant period-to-period comparisons of our core operations using the same methodology that management employs in its review of the Company's operating results. These financial measures are not recognized terms under GAAP and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for a measure of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.
These non-GAAP financial measures have limitations that should be considered before using these measures to evaluate a company's financial performance. These non-GAAP financial measures, as presented, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies due to varying methods of calculation. The financial statement tables that accompany this press release include a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are subject to risks and uncertainties, such as statements about the outlook for the second quarter of 2024, demand for and customer acceptance of FARO's products, FARO's product development and product launches, FARO's growth, strategic and restructuring plans and initiatives, including but not limited to the additional restructuring charges expected to be incurred in connection with our restructuring and integration plans and the timing and amount of cost savings and other benefits expected to be realized from the restructuring and integration plans and other strategic initiatives, and FARO's growth potential and profitability. Statements that are not historical facts or that describe the Company's plans, objectives, projections, expectations, assumptions, strategies, or goals are forward-looking statements. In addition, words such as "is," "will" and similar expressions or discussions of FARO's plans or other intentions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to various known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performances, or achievements to differ materially from future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Consequently, undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
Forward-looking statements in this release represent the Company's judgment as of the date of this release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, unless otherwise required by law.
FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |||
(UNAUDITED) | |||
Three Months Ended | |||
(in thousands, except share and per share data) | March 31, 2024 | March 31, 2023 | |
Sales | |||
Product | $ 63,536 | $ 65,240 | |
Service | 20,708 | 19,727 | |
Total sales | 84,244 | 84,967 | |
Cost of sales | |||
Product | 30,452 | 33,957 | |
Service | 10,485 | 11,294 | |
Total cost of sales | 40,937 | 45,251 | |
Gross profit | 43,307 | 39,716 | |
Operating expenses | |||
Selling, general and administrative | 39,593 | 41,376 | |
Research and development | 9,024 | 12,718 | |
Restructuring costs | — | 4,238 | |
Total operating expenses | 48,617 | 58,332 | |
Loss from operations | (5,310) | (18,616) | |
Other (income) expense | |||
Interest expense | 831 | 835 | |
Other (expense) income, net | 25 | (220) | |
Loss before income tax | (6,166) | (19,231) | |
Income tax expense | 1,101 | 1,933 | |
Net loss | $ (7,267) | $ (21,164) | |
Net loss per share - Basic | $ (0.38) | $ (1.12) | |
Net loss per share - Diluted | $ (0.38) | $ (1.12) | |
Weighted average shares - Basic | 19,046,855 | 18,816,110 | |
Weighted average shares - Diluted | 19,046,855 | 18,816,110 | |
FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||
(UNAUDITED) | |||
(in thousands, except share and per share data) | March 31, | December 31, | |
ASSETS | |||
Current assets: | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 79,518 | $ 76,787 | |
Short-term investments | 19,763 | 19,496 | |
Accounts receivable, net | 88,908 | 92,028 | |
Inventories, net | 35,376 | 34,529 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 32,854 | 38,768 | |
Total current assets | 256,419 | 261,608 | |
Non-current assets: | |||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 19,855 | 21,181 | |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 11,075 | 12,231 | |
Goodwill | 108,359 | 109,534 | |
Intangible assets, net | 47,057 | 47,891 | |
Service and sales demonstration inventory, net | 20,655 | 23,147 | |
Deferred income tax assets, net | 24,933 | 25,027 | |
Other long-term assets | 3,951 | 4,073 | |
Total assets | $ 492,304 | $ 504,692 | |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||
Current liabilities: | |||
Accounts payable | $ 25,314 | $ 27,404 | |
Accrued liabilities | 26,567 | 29,930 | |
Income taxes payable | 5,907 | 5,699 | |
Current portion of unearned service revenues | 41,012 | 40,555 | |
Customer deposits | 5,031 | 4,251 | |
Lease liabilities | 5,106 | 5,434 | |
Total current liabilities | 108,937 | 113,273 | |
Loan - 5.50% Convertible Senior Notes | 72,872 | 72,760 | |
Unearned service revenues - less current portion | 20,142 | 20,256 | |
Lease liabilities - less current portion | 9,690 | 10,837 | |
Deferred income tax liabilities | 12,543 | 13,308 | |
Income taxes payable - less current portion | 6,123 | 5,629 | |
Other long-term liabilities | 17 | 23 | |
Total liabilities | 230,324 | 236,086 | |
Commitments and contingencies | |||
Shareholders' equity: | |||
Common stock - par value $0.001, 50,000,000 shares authorized; | 20 | 20 | |
Additional paid-in capital | 350,816 | 346,277 | |
Retained earnings | (17,056) | (9,789) | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (41,145) | (37,247) | |
Common stock in treasury, at cost - 1,373,042 and 1,374,561 shares held, | (30,655) | (30,655) | |
Total shareholders' equity | 261,980 | 268,606 | |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ 492,304 | $ 504,692 | |
FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | |||
(UNAUDITED) | |||
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||
(in thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | |
Cash flows from: | |||
Operating activities: | |||
Net loss | $ (7,267) | $ (21,164) | |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 3,621 | 4,413 | |
Stock-based compensation | 4,539 | 3,634 | |
Deferred income tax (benefit) and other non-cash charges | (805) | 562 | |
Provision for excess and obsolete inventory | 152 | 344 | |
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs | 112 | — | |
Loss on disposal of assets | 96 | 69 | |
Provisions for bad debts, net of recoveries | 300 | 33 | |
Change in operating assets and liabilities: | |||
Decrease (Increase) in: | |||
Accounts receivable | 1,405 | 2,378 | |
Inventories | 1,957 | (1,530) | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 5,587 | (4,219) | |
(Decrease) Increase in: | |||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (5,721) | (2,450) | |
Income taxes payable | 783 | (102) | |
Customer deposits | 819 | (433) | |
Unearned service revenues | 1,282 | 121 | |
Other liabilities | (285) | — | |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 6,575 | (18,344) | |
Investing activities: | |||
Purchases of property and equipment | (1,323) | (1,688) | |
Purchases of short-term investments | — | (20,024) | |
Cash paid for technology development, patents and licenses | (1,442) | (1,820) | |
Net cash used in investing activities | (2,765) | (23,532) | |
Financing activities: | |||
Payments on finance leases | (40) | (44) | |
Cash settlement of equity awards | — | 14 | |
Proceeds from issuance of 5.50% Convertible Senior Notes, due 2028, net of discount, | — | 72,310 | |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (40) | 72,280 | |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (1,039) | 348 | |
Increase in cash and cash equivalents | 2,731 | 30,752 | |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 76,787 | 37,812 | |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ 79,518 | $ 68,564 | |
FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP | |||
(UNAUDITED) | |||
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||
(dollars in thousands, except per share data) | 2024 | 2023 | |
Gross profit, as reported | $ 43,307 | $ 39,716 | |
Stock-based compensation (1) | 330 | 272 | |
Restructuring and other costs (2) | 8 | 435 | |
Non-GAAP adjustments to gross profit | 338 | 707 | |
Non-GAAP gross profit | $ 43,645 | $ 40,423 | |
Gross margin, as reported | 51.4 % | 46.7 % | |
Non-GAAP gross margin | 51.8 % | 47.6 % | |
Selling, general and administrative, as reported | $ 39,593 | $ 41,376 | |
Stock-based compensation (1) | (3,942) | (2,568) | |
Purchase accounting intangible amortization | (543) | (673) | |
Non-GAAP selling, general and administrative | $ 35,108 | $ 38,135 | |
Research and development, as reported | $ 9,024 | $ 12,718 | |
Stock-based compensation (1) | (267) | (794) | |
Purchase accounting intangible amortization | (489) | (499) | |
Non-GAAP research and development | $ 8,268 | $ 11,425 | |
Operating expenses, as reported | $ 48,617 | $ 58,332 | |
Stock-based compensation (1) | (4,209) | (3,362) | |
Restructuring and other costs (2) | (2,708) | (5,033) | |
Purchase accounting intangible amortization | (1,032) | (1,172) | |
Non-GAAP adjustments to operating expenses | (7,949) | (9,567) | |
Non-GAAP operating expenses | $ 40,668 | $ 48,765 | |
Loss from operations, as reported | $ (5,310) | $ (18,616) | |
Non-GAAP adjustments to gross profit | 338 | 707 | |
Non-GAAP adjustments to operating expenses | 7,949 | 9,567 | |
Non-GAAP loss from operations | $ 2,977 | $ (8,342) | |
Net loss, as reported | $ (7,267) | $ (21,164) | |
Non-GAAP adjustments to gross profit | 338 | 707 | |
Non-GAAP adjustments to operating expenses | 7,949 | 9,567 | |
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (3) | (2,072) | (2,569) | |
Other tax adjustments (4) | 2,748 | 6,383 | |
Non-GAAP net gain/(loss) | $ 1,696 | $ (7,076) | |
Net loss per share - Diluted, as reported | $ (0.38) | $ (1.12) | |
Stock-based compensation (1) | 0.24 | 0.19 | |
Restructuring and other costs (2) | 0.14 | 0.29 | |
Purchase accounting intangible amortization | 0.06 | 0.06 | |
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (3) | (0.11) | (0.14) | |
Other tax adjustments (4) | 0.14 | 0.34 | |
Non-GAAP net income/(loss) per share - Diluted | $ 0.09 | $ (0.38) | |
(1) We exclude stock-based compensation, which is non-cash, from the non-GAAP financial measures because the Company believes that such exclusion provides a better comparison of results of ongoing operations for current and future periods with such results from past periods. |
(2) On February 14, 2020, our Board of Directors approved a global restructuring plan (the "Restructuring Plan"), which is intended to support our strategic plan in an effort to improve operating performance and ensure that we are appropriately structured and resourced to deliver increased and sustainable value to our shareholders and customers. On February 7, 2023, our Board of Directors approved an integration plan (the "Integration Plan"), which is intended to streamline and simplify operations, particularly around our recent acquisitions and the resulting redundant operations and offerings. The Restructuring and other costs primarily consist of severance and related benefits associated with the Restructuring Plan, Integration Plan, and executive transitions. |
(3) The Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments is calculated by applying a statutory tax rate to Non-GAAP adjustments, including Stock-based compensation, Restructuring and other costs, and Purchase accounting intangible amortization. |
(4) When estimating our Non-GAAP income tax rate, we exclude the effect of items that impact our reported income tax rate that we do not believe are representative of our ongoing operating results, including the impact of valuation allowances we are currently recording in certain jurisdictions and certain discrete items such as adjustments to uncertain tax position reserves, as these items are difficult to predict and can impact our effective income tax rate. |
FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||
RECONCILIATION OF NET LOSS TO EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA | |||
(UNAUDITED) | |||
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||
(in thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | |
Net loss | $ (7,267) | $ (21,164) | |
Interest expense, net | 831 | 835 | |
Income tax expense | 1,101 | 1,933 | |
Depreciation and amortization | 3,621 | 3,978 | |
EBITDA | (1,714) | (14,418) | |
Other expense (income), net | 25 | (220) | |
Stock-based compensation | 4,539 | 3,634 | |
Restructuring and other costs (1) | 2,716 | 5,468 | |
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 5,566 | $ (5,536) | |
Adjusted EBITDA margin (2) | 6.6 % | (6.5) % | |
(1) On February 14, 2020, our Board of Directors approved the Restructuring Plan, which is intended to support our strategic plan in an effort to improve operating performance and ensure that we are appropriately structured and resourced to deliver increased and sustainable value to our shareholders and customers. On February 7, 2023, our Board of Directors approved the Integration Plan, which is intended to streamline and simplify operations, particularly around our recent acquisitions and the resulting redundant operations and offerings. The Restructuring and other costs primarily consist of severance and related benefits associated with the Restructuring Plan, Integration Plan, and executive transitions. |
(2) Calculated as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of total sales. |
FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||
KEY SALES MEASURES | |||
(UNAUDITED) | |||
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||
(in thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | |
Total sales to external customers as reported | |||
Americas (1) | $ 37,228 | $ 42,343 | |
EMEA (1) | 25,435 | 24,165 | |
APAC (1) | 21,581 | 18,459 | |
$ 84,244 | $ 84,967 | ||
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||
(in thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | |
Total sales to external customers in constant currency (2) | |||
Americas (1) | $ 37,037 | $ 42,434 | |
EMEA (1) | 25,218 | 24,486 | |
APAC (1) | 22,826 | 18,460 | |
$ 85,081 | $ 85,380 | ||
(1) Regions represent North America and South America ("Americas"); Europe, the Middle East, and Africa ("EMEA"); and the Asia-Pacific ("APAC"). |
(2) We compare the change in the sales from one period to another period using constant currency disclosure. We present constant currency information to provide a framework for assessing how our underlying business performed excluding the effect of foreign currency rate fluctuations. To present this information, current and comparative prior period results for entities reporting in currencies other than United States dollars are converted into United States dollars at the exchange rate in effect during the last day of the prior comparable period, rather than the actual exchange rates in effect during the respective periods. |
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||
(in thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | |
Hardware | $ 52,616 | $ 54,961 | |
Software | 10,920 | 10,279 | |
Service | 20,708 | 19,727 | |
Total Sales | $ 84,244 | $ 84,967 | |
Hardware as a percentage of total sales | 62.5 % | 64.7 % | |
Software as a percentage of total sales | 13.0 % | 12.1 % | |
Service as a percentage of total sales | 24.6 % | 23.2 % | |
Total Recurring Revenue (3) | $ 16,717 | $ 16,685 | |
Recurring revenue as a percentage of total sales | 19.8 % | 19.6 % | |
(3) Recurring revenue is comprised of hardware service contracts, software maintenance contracts, and subscription based software applications. |
FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||
FREE CASH FLOW RECONCILIATION | |||
(UNAUDITED) | |||
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||
(in thousands) | 2024 | 2023 | |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ 6,575 | $ (18,344) | |
Purchases of property and equipment | (1,323) | (1,688) | |
Cash paid for technology development, patents and licenses | (1,442) | (1,820) | |
Free Cash Flow | 3,810 | (21,852) | |
Restructuring and other cash payments (1) | 403 | 796 | |
Adjusted Free Cash Flow | $ 4,213 | $ (21,056) | |
(1) On February 7, 2023, our Board of Directors approved the Integration Plan, which is intended to streamline and simplify operations, particularly around our recent acquisitions and the resulting redundant operations and offerings. The Restructuring and other costs primarily consist of severance and related benefits associated with the Restructuring Plan, Integration Plan, and executive transitions. |
FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||
RECONCILIATION OF OUTLOOK - GAAP TO NON-GAAP | |||
Fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2024 | |||
Low | High | ||
GAAP gross margin | 50.5 % | 52.0 % | |
Stock-based compensation | 0.5 % | 0.5 % | |
Non-GAAP gross margin | 51.0 % | 52.5 % | |
Fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2024 | |||
(in thousands) | Low | High | |
GAAP operating expenses | $46,000 | $48,000 | |
Stock-based compensation | (3,300) | (3,300) | |
Purchase accounting intangible amortization | (1,200) | (1,200) | |
Restructuring and other costs | (500) | (500) | |
Non-GAAP operating expenses | $41,000 | $43,000 | |
Fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2024 | |||
Low | High | ||
GAAP diluted loss per share range | $(0.43) | $(0.23) | |
Stock-based compensation | 0.19 | 0.19 | |
Purchase accounting intangible amortization | 0.06 | 0.06 | |
Restructuring and other costs | 0.02 | 0.02 | |
Non-GAAP tax adjustments | 0.08 | 0.08 | |
Non-GAAP diluted loss per share | $(0.08) | $0.12 | |
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| Daily Volume: | 106,706 |
| Market Cap: | US$489.460M |
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