New Products Reach 47% of Total Revenues
GAAP and Non-GAAP Gross Margins at 46.3% and 46.6%, respectively
LOS ALTOS, Calif., July 27, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DSP Group®, Inc. (NASDAQ:DSPG), a leading global provider of wireless chipset solutions for converged communications, announced today its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017.
Second Quarter Financial Review:
- GAAP and non-GAAP diluted income (loss) per share of $(0.03) and $0.06, respectively
- Revenues of $31.3 million, down 13% year-over-year, ahead of mid-point of guidance
- GAAP and non-GAAP gross margin of 46.3% and 46.6%, respectively, a 240 basis point improvement year-over-year
- GAAP operating loss of $0.9 million and non-GAAP operating income of $1.1 million, compared to GAAP and non-GAAP operating income of $0.9 and $2.5 million for the second quarter of 2016, respectively
- GAAP net loss of $0.6 million and non-GAAP net income of $1.4 million, compared to GAAP and non-GAAP net income of $1.1 million and $2.6 million for the second quarter of 2016, respectively
- Repurchase of 109,000 shares of common stock for approximately $1.3 million
- Generated $7.2 million of cash from operations compared to $9.0 million in the second quarter of 2016
- Cash, deposits and marketable securities of $125.8 million as of June 30, 2017
Management Comments:
Commenting on the results, Ofer Elyakim, CEO of DSP Group, stated, “We are pleased with our second quarter results that reflect an improved product mix driven by new product revenues. Such revenues accounted for 47% of our total sales, thereby propelling GAAP and non-GAAP gross margin to a ten year high of 46.3% and 46.6%, respectively. Moreover, we are delighted by the solid market traction for our new products and their contribution to our revenue and profit, with Office/VoIP and IoT posting record revenues of $8.6 million and $2.3 million, respectively.”
Mr. Elyakim added, “Looking ahead to the third quarter, we expect a sequential increase in revenues, propelled by an increase in shipments of our SmartVoice products for voice user interface in non-smartphone applications and demand for Office/VoIP products. More importantly, DSP Group is uniquely positioned to become a leader in the bourgeoning market of voice user interface by leveraging our proven leadership and expertise in voice processing and low power design. We are making solid progress in augmenting our diverse engagement pipeline with leading OEMs. This pipeline is materializing, evidenced by commercial shipments to two new customers, and paving a promising path for long term growth.”
Second Quarter Product and Market Highlights:
- New product revenues of $14.7 million, 47% of total revenues
- Office/VoIP revenues of $8.6 million, a year-over-year increase of 17%
- Home gateway revenues of $2.9 million, a year-over-year increase of 9%
- IoT revenues of $2.3 million, a year-over-year increase of 80%
- SmartVoice (HDClear) revenues of $0.9 million, a year-over-year decrease of 81%
- Deutsche Telekom launched its IoT-enabled broadband HGW and a new lineup of Magenta Smart Home sensors based on our ULE technology
- Tier 1 European Telco selected our DECT/ULE to power its new home gateway
- iFLYTEK a leading voice-recognition provider selected our DBMD4D SoC for its new IoT module
Second Quarter GAAP Results:
Revenues for the second quarter of 2017 were $31.3 million, a decrease of 13% from revenues of $36.2 million for the second quarter of 2016. Net loss for the second quarter of 2017 was $0.6 million, as compared to a net income of $1.1 million for the second quarter of 2016. Loss per share for the second quarter of 2017 was $(0.03), as compared to $0.05 earnings per share for the second quarter of 2016.
Second Quarter Non-GAAP Results:
Non-GAAP net income and earnings per share for the second quarter of 2017 were $1.4 million and $0.06, respectively, as compared to non-GAAP net income and earnings per share of $2.6 million and $0.11, respectively, for the second quarter of 2016. Non-GAAP net income and earnings per share for the second quarter of 2017 exclude the impact of amortization of acquired intangible assets in the amount of $425,000 associated with previous acquisitions; equity-based compensation expenses of $1.6 million; and changes in deferred taxes in the amount of $20,000 related to intangible assets and equity-based compensation expenses. Non-GAAP net income and earnings per share for the second quarter of 2016 exclude the impact of amortization of acquired intangible assets of $321,000 associated with previous acquisitions; equity-based compensation expenses of $1.3 million; and changes in deferred taxes in the amount of $80,000 related to intangible assets.
Earnings Conference Call Details
DSP Group will discuss its second quarter financial results, along with its outlook and guidance for the third quarter of 2017, on its conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET today, and invites you to listen via our conference call or a live broadcast over the Internet.
Investors may access the conference call by dialing +1 855 217 7942 (domestic US) or +1 646 254 3371 (international) approximately 10 minutes prior to the starting time. The password is DSP Group. The broadcast via the Internet can be accessed by all interested parties through the Investor Relations section of DSP Group’s website at www.dspg.com or link to: https://edge.media-server.com/m6/p/qchidoco
A replay of the conference call will be available for a week following the call. To listen to the session, please dial +1 719 457 0820, domestically or +44 20 7660 0134 (international) and enter the company access code: 2006615#
Presentation on Non-GAAP Net Income Calculation
The Company believes that the non-GAAP presentation of net income and diluted earnings per share presented in this press release is useful to investors in comparing results for the quarter ended June 30, 2017 to the same period in 2016 because the exclusion of the above noted expenses may provide a more meaningful analysis of the Company’s core operating results. Further, the Company believes it is useful to investors to understand how the expenses associated with equity-based compensation are reflected in its statements of income.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that qualify as “forward-looking statements” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including Mr. Elyakim’s statements (i) about the market traction for the company’s new products (ii) that the company expects a sequential increase in revenues for the third quarter of 2017, propelled by shipments of its SmartVoice products for non-smartphone applications and demand for its Office/VoIP products, (iii) that the company is uniquely positioned to become a leader in the bourgeoning market of voice user interface by leveraging its proven leadership and expertise in voice processing and low power design, and (iv) the company is making solid progress in augmenting its diverse engagement pipeline with leading OEMs and this materializing pipeline is paving a promising path for long term growth. The results from these statements may not actually arise as a result of various factors, including the market penetration of new products such as products with SmartVoice/HDClear, VoIP, ULE and Home Gateway products; unexpected delays in the commercial launch of new products; speed of decline in the cordless market; DSP Group's ability to manage costs; DSP Group’s ability to develop and produce new products at competitive costs and in a timely manner and the ability of such products to achieve broad market acceptance; and general market demand for products that incorporate DSP Group’s technology in the market. These factors and other factors which may affect future operating results or DSP Group’s stock price are discussed under “RISK FACTORS” in the Form 10-K for fiscal 2016, as well as other reports DSP Group has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and which are available on DSP Group’s website (www.dspg.com) under Investor Relations. DSP Group assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or information, which speak as of their respective dates.
About DSP Group
DSP Group®, Inc. (NASDAQ:DSPG) is a leading global provider of wireless chipset solutions for converged communications. Delivering semiconductor system solutions with software and hardware reference designs, DSP Group enables OEMs/ODMs, consumer electronics (CE) manufacturers and service providers to cost-effectively develop new revenue-generating products with fast time to market. At the forefront of semiconductor innovation and operational excellence for over two decades, DSP Group provides a broad portfolio of wireless chipsets integrating DECT/CAT-iq, ULE, Wi-Fi, PSTN, HDClear™, video and VoIP technologies. DSP Group enables converged voice, audio, video and data connectivity across diverse mobile, consumer and enterprise products – from mobile devices, connected multimedia screens, and home automation & security to cordless phones, VoIP systems, and home gateways. Leveraging industry-leading experience and expertise, DSP Group partners with CE manufacturers and service providers to shape the future of converged communications at home, office and on the go. For more information, visit www.dspg.com.
| DSP GROUP, INC. | ||||||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME | ||||||||||||
| (In thousands, except per share amounts) | ||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended June 30 | Six Months Ended June 30 | |||||||||||
| 2017 | 2016 | 2017 | 2016 | |||||||||
| (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||||||||
| Revenues | $ | 31,301 | $ | 36,164 | $ | 59,234 | $ | 63,823 | ||||
| Cost of revenues | 16,804 | 20,279 | 32,490 | 36,221 | ||||||||
| Gross profit | 14,497 | 15,885 | 26,744 | 27,602 | ||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||
| Research and development, net | 9,161 | 9,036 | 18,351 | 17,925 | ||||||||
| Sales and marketing | 3,430 | 3,323 | 7,005 | 6,715 | ||||||||
| General and administrative | 2,372 | 2,275 | 4,859 | 4,558 | ||||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | 425 | 321 | 850 | 642 | ||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 15,388 | 14,955 | 31,065 | 29,840 | ||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | (891 | ) | 930 | (4,321 | ) | (2,238 | ) | |||||
| Financial income, net | 418 | 273 | 834 | 565 | ||||||||
| Income (loss) before taxes on income | (473 | ) | 1,203 | (3,487 | ) | (1,673 | ) | |||||
| Taxes on income (tax benefit) | 113 | 123 | (35 | ) | 160 | |||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (586 | ) | $ | 1,080 | $ | (3,452 | ) | $ | (1,833 | ) | |
| Net earnings (loss) per share: | ||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | 0.05 | $ | (0.16 | ) | $ | (0.08 | ) | |
| Diluted | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | 0.05 | $ | (0.16 | ) | $ | (0.08 | ) | |
| Weighted average number of shares used in per share computations of net earnings (loss) per share: | ||||||||||||
| Basic | 22,180 | 21,739 | 22,141 | 21,725 | ||||||||
| Diluted | 22,180 | 22,845 | 22,141 | 21,725 | ||||||||
| Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures | |||||||||||||
| (In thousands, except per share amounts) | |||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | ||||||||||||
| June 30, | June 30, | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | 2016 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||
| Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | Unaudited | ||||||||||
| GAAP net income (loss) | $ | (586 | ) | $ | 1,080 | $ | (3,452 | ) | $ | (1,833 | ) | ||
| Equity-based compensation expense included in cost of revenues | 94 | 83 | 191 | 144 | |||||||||
| Equity-based compensation expense included in research and development, net | 623 | 521 | 1,239 | 947 | |||||||||
| Equity-based compensation expense included in sales and marketing | 297 | 194 | 597 | 325 | |||||||||
| Equity-based compensation expense included in general and administrative | 543 | 461 | 1,061 | 828 | |||||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | 425 | 321 | 850 | 642 | |||||||||
| Changes of deferred taxes related to intangible assets and equity-based compensation expense | 20 | (80 | ) | (162 | ) | (160 | ) | ||||||
| Non-GAAP net income | $ | 1,416 | $ | 2,580 | $ | 324 | $ | 893 | |||||
| Weighted-average number of common stock used in computation of GAAP diluted net earnings per share (in thousands) | 22,180 | 22,845 | 22,141 | 21,725 | |||||||||
| Weighted-average number of shares related to outstanding options, stock appreciation rights and restricted share units (in thousands) | 1,469 | 509 | 1,427 | 1,444 | |||||||||
| Weighted-average number of common stock used in computation of non-GAAP diluted net earnings per share (in thousands) | 23,649 | 23,354 | 23,568 | 23,169 | |||||||||
| GAAP diluted net earnings (loss) per share | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | 0.05 | $ | (0.16 | ) | $ | (0.08 | ) | ||
| Equity-based compensation expense | 0.07 | 0.06 | 0.14 | 0.10 | |||||||||
| Amortization of intangible assets | 0.02 | 0.01 | 0.04 | 0.03 | |||||||||
| Changes of deferred taxes related to intangible assets and equity-based compensation expense | - | (0.01 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.01 | ) | ||||||
| Non-GAAP diluted net earnings per share | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.11 | $ | 0.01 | $ | 0.04 | |||||
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| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||
| June 30, | December 31, | ||||||
| 2017 | 2016 | ||||||
| (Unaudited) | (Audited) | ||||||
| Assets | |||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 17,862 | $ | 17,752 | |||
| Restricted deposits | 90 | 70 | |||||
| Marketable securities and short term deposits | 33,476 | 29,031 | |||||
| Trade receivables, net | 14,624 | 19,069 | |||||
| Inventories | 10,641 | 9,748 | |||||
| Other accounts receivable and prepaid expenses | 2,806 | 2,331 | |||||
| Total current assets | 79,499 | 78,001 | |||||
| Property and equipment, net | 3,837 | 4,130 | |||||
| Long term marketable securities and deposits | 74,357 | 78,092 | |||||
| Severance pay fund | 14,446 | 12,751 | |||||
| Deferred income taxes | 720 | 918 | |||||
| Intangible assets, net | 9,872 | 10,723 | |||||
| Long term prepaid expenses and lease deposits | 1,457 | 1,329 | |||||
| 100,852 | 103,813 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 184,188 | $ | 185,944 | |||
| Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | |||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||
| Trade payables | $ | 11,341 | $ | 12,540 | |||
| Other current liabilities | 12,614 | 13,359 | |||||
| Total current liabilities | 23,955 | 25,899 | |||||
| Accrued severance pay | 14,663 | 12,908 | |||||
| Accrued pensions | 862 | 803 | |||||
| Deferred income taxes | 589 | 787 | |||||
| Total long term liabilities | 16,114 | 14,498 | |||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | |||||||
| Common stock | 22 | 22 | |||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 369,209 | 366,121 | |||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (1,390 | ) | (1,852 | ) | |||
| Less – Cost of treasury stock | (120,854 | ) | (122,632 | ) | |||
| Accumulated deficit | (102,868 | ) | (96,112 | ) | |||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 144,119 | 145,547 | |||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 184,188 | $ | 185,944 | |||