SAN DIEGO, Feb. 09, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz” or the “Company”) (NYSE MKT:MCZ) (TSX:MCZ), today announced financial results for the fiscal 2016 third quarter ended December 31, 2015. Mad Catz also announced the adoption of a Company-wide restructuring plan that includes several executive level and Board of Directors changes as specified in the Company’s previous announcement dated February 8, 2016.
Key Highlights of Fiscal 2016 Third Quarter and Subsequent:
Summary of Financials | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(in thousands, except margins and per share data) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Three Months | Nine Months | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Ended December 31, | Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | Change | 2015 | 2014 | Change | ||||||||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 65,038 | $ | 30,451 | 114 | % | $ | 116,930 | $ | 69,665 | 68 | % | |||||||||||
Gross profit | 11,405 | 8,178 | 39 | % | 23,289 | 19,972 | 17 | % | |||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 8,584 | 5,971 | 44 | % | 23,371 | 19,320 | 21 | % | |||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | 2,821 | 2,207 | 28 | % | (82 | ) | 652 | (113 | %) | ||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | 1,219 | 1,358 | (10 | %) | (4,357 | ) | (809 | ) | 439 | % | |||||||||||||
Net income (loss) per share, basic and diluted | $ | 0.02 | $ | 0.02 | 0 | % | $ | (0.06 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | 500 | % | |||||||||
Gross margin | 17.5 | % | 26.9 | % | (940) bps | 19.9 | % | 28.7 | % | (880) bps | |||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA (1) | $ | 2,950 | $ | 2,713 | 9 | % | $ | 1,276 | $ | 2,156 | (41 | %) |
Definitions, disclosures and reconciliations regarding non-GAAP financial information are included on page 8.
Commenting on the Company’s fiscal 2016 third quarter results, Karen McGinnis, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz, said, “Our quarterly net sales were the second highest in the Company’s history reflecting strong Rock Band 4 sales, which were partially offset by continuing softness in sales of our audio and PC gaming products. However, Rock Band sell-through was lower than originally forecast resulting in higher inventory balances as well as lower margins due to increased promotional activity with retailers. Looking ahead, we are confident in our ability to further monetize our diverse range of products and are focused on updating and improving many of our product offerings to better leverage the opportunities we see ahead.”
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Three Months | Nine Months | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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(in thousands) | 2015 | 2014 | Change | 2015 | 2014 | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Sales by Geography | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Americas | $ | 47,002 | $ | 9,573 | 391 | % | $ | 79,003 | $ | 22,281 | 255 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
EMEA | 16,702 | 17,825 | (6 | %) | 32,000 | 37,104 | (14 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
APAC | 1,334 | 3,053 | (56 | %) | 5,927 | 10,280 | (42 | %) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 65,038 | $ | 30,451 | 114 | % | $ | 116,930 | $ | 69,665 | 68 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sales by Platform as a % of Gross Sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Next gen consoles (a) | 79 | % | 21 | % | 71 | % | 19 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
PC and Mac | 14 | % | 43 | % | 19 | % | 44 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Universal | 5 | % | 25 | % | 6 | % | 23 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Smart devices | 2 | % | 5 | % | 3 | % | 8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Legacy consoles (b) | - | % | 6 | % | 1 | % | 6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100 | % | 100 | % | 100 | % | 100 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sales by Category as a % of Gross Sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Specialty controllers | 72 | % | 22 | % | 67 | % | 23 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Audio | 16 | % | 47 | % | 18 | % | 43 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mice and keyboards | 6 | % | 23 | % | 8 | % | 23 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accessories | 4 | % | 4 | % | 3 | % | 4 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Games and other | 1 | % | - % | 2 | % | 1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Controllers | 1 | % | 4 | % | 2 | % | 6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100 | % | 100 | % | 100 | % | 100 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sales by Brand as a % of Gross Sales | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mad Catz | 78 | % | 34 | % | 72 | % | 34 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tritton | 15 | % | 44 | % | 17 | % | 39 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saitek | 6 | % | 17 | % | 9 | % | 18 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other | 1 | % | 5 | % | 2 | % | 9 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
100 | % | 100 | % | 100 | % | 100 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(a) Includes products developed for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Wii U. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(b) Includes products developed for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii. |
Restructuring Plan
On February 5, 2016, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a restructuring plan focused on lowering operating costs, increasing efficiencies and better aligning its workforce with the needs of the business. The plan consists of a reduction in the number of positions across the organization equal to approximately 37% of the total workforce and includes changes at the executive level. As a result of these actions, the Company expects to record a pre-tax cash restructuring charge of approximately $3.0 million during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, comprised primarily of severance and benefits afforded to terminated employees and executive officers (inclusive of amounts due Messrs. Richardson and Peterson pursuant to their amended and restated employment agreements, dated as of April 22, 2014). The Company anticipates that the actions associated with these headcount reductions will be substantially completed by the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, and that these actions will result in annual savings in excess of $5.0 million starting in the first quarter of fiscal 2017.
In addition and as announced yesterday on February 8, 2016, the Company’s Board of Directors approved several changes to its executive leadership team and Board of Directors composition, effective immediately. Those changes include:
Departures
Appointments
Ms. McGinnis, added, “Today, we are announcing a restructuring plan that we strongly believe will enable Mad Catz to be more competitive and increase our focus on operational, technological and commercial actions that will help us achieve our long-term vision. These changes will allow us to operate more effectively and help create an organization that is more agile, able to pursue growth and regain share in our core markets by simplifying our processes and reducing our operating costs, thus increasing our competitiveness and profitability without compromising the quality of our product offering. This realignment of our resources will also enable us to better support strategic initiatives that will make our product slate more competitive, help us gain added consumer interest and create sustainable shareholder value.
“In closing, I’d like to recognize the tremendous value that Thomas, Darren and Whitney have brought to Mad Catz during their tenure, thank them for their many contributions throughout the years and wish them the very best.”
The Company will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast on February 9, 2016, at 5:00 p.m. ET, which can be accessed by dialing (212) 231-2927. Following its completion, a replay of the call can be accessed for 30 days at the Company's Web site (www.madcatz.com, select “About Us/Investor Relations”) or via telephone at (800) 633-8284 (reservation #21804861) or, for International callers, at (402) 977-9140.
About Mad Catz
Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (“Mad Catz”) (NYSE MKT:MCZ) (TSX:MCZ) is a global provider of innovative interactive entertainment products marketed under its Mad Catz® (gaming), Tritton® (audio), and Saitek® (simulation) brands. Mad Catz products cater to passionate gamers across multiple platforms including in-home gaming consoles, handheld gaming consoles, Windows® PC and Mac® computers, smart phones, tablets and other mobile devices. Mad Catz distributes its products through its online store as well as distribution via many leading retailers around the globe. Headquartered in San Diego, California, Mad Catz maintains offices in Europe and Asia. For additional information about Mad Catz and its products, please visit the Company’s website at www.madcatz.com.
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Information in this press release that involves the Company's expectations business prospects, plans, intentions or strategies regarding its future are forward-looking statements that are not facts and that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. You can identify these statements by the use of words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "should," "plan," "goal," "believe," and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance. Among the factors that could cause the Company’s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release are the following: continuing demand by consumers for videogames and accessories; continued financial viability of our largest customers; the ability to maintain or renew the Company's licenses; competitive developments affecting the Company's current products; first-party price reductions; availability of capital under our credit facilities; ability to timely execute the restructuring plan in a manner that will positively impact our financial condition and results of operations and not disrupt our business operations; the ability to successfully market both new and existing products domestically and internationally; difficulties or delays in manufacturing; unanticipated product delays; or a downturn in the market or industry. A further list and description of these and other factors, risks, uncertainties and other matters can be found in the Company's most recent annual report, and any subsequent quarterly reports, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Canadian Securities Administrators. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to the Company as of the date of this release, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events or developments, except as may be require by applicable law. Forward-looking statements believed to be true when made may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of the Company and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.
Consolidated Statements of Operations | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Three Months | Nine Months | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ended December 31, | Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 65,038 | $ | 30,451 | $ | 116,930 | $ | 69,665 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cost of sales | 53,633 | 22,273 | 93,641 | 49,693 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Gross profit | 11,405 | 8,178 | 23,289 | 19,972 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sales and marketing | 4,865 | 2,673 | 12,038 | 8,562 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
General and administrative | 2,600 | 2,337 | 8,132 | 8,210 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Research and development | 1,007 | 852 | 2,869 | 2,220 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets | 112 | 109 | 332 | 328 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 8,584 | 5,971 | 23,371 | 19,320 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | 2,821 | 2,207 | (82 | ) | 652 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other expense: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | (657 | ) | (238 | ) | (1,278 | ) | (563 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency exchange loss, net | (657 | ) | (83 | ) | (750 | ) | (500 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities | 1,200 | 1 | 283 | 56 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other income | 18 | 13 | 40 | 92 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total other expense | (96 | ) | (307 | ) | (1,705 | ) | (915 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | 2,725 | 1,900 | (1,787 | ) | (263 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense | (1,506 | ) | (542 | ) | (2,570 | ) | (546 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 1,219 | $ | 1,358 | $ | (4,357 | ) | $ | (809 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) per share: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.02 | $ | 0.02 | $ | (0.06 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.02 | $ | 0.02 | $ | (0.06 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares used in per share computations: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Basic | 73,469,571 | 64,488,798 | 73,469,571 | 64,240,446 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted | 73,902,905 | 64,644,470 | 73,469,571 | 64,240,446 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||||||||
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December 31, | March 31, | |||||||
2015 | 2015 | |||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash | $ | 3,986 | $ | 5,142 | ||||
Restricted cash | 5,780 | - | ||||||
Accounts receivable, net | 26,944 | 7,823 | ||||||
Other receivables | 1,384 | 560 | ||||||
Inventories | 27,738 | 15,479 | ||||||
Deferred tax assets | 169 | 2,245 | ||||||
Income taxes receivable | 341 | 967 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 2,707 | 1,293 | ||||||
Total current assets | 69,049 | 33,509 | ||||||
Deferred tax assets | 7,585 | 7,605 | ||||||
Other assets | 606 | 418 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 3,682 | 3,376 | ||||||
Intangible assets, net | 2,377 | 2,584 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 83,299 | $ | 47,492 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Bank loans | $ | 27,502 | $ | 7,920 | ||||
Accounts payable | 28,351 | 16,404 | ||||||
Accrued liabilities | 12,778 | 4,196 | ||||||
Notes payable | 637 | 1,015 | ||||||
Income taxes payable | 536 | 141 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 69,804 | 29,676 | ||||||
Notes payable, less current portion | 158 | 36 | ||||||
Warrant liabilities | 904 | 1,187 | ||||||
Deferred tax liabilities | 43 | 43 | ||||||
Deferred rent | 691 | 762 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 71,600 | 31,704 | ||||||
Shareholders' equity: | ||||||||
Common stock | 63,485 | 63,128 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (5,212 | ) | (5,123 | ) | ||||
Accumulated deficit | (46,574 | ) | (42,217 | ) | ||||
Total shareholders' equity | 11,699 | 15,788 | ||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ | 83,299 | $ | 47,492 |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | ||||||||
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Nine Months | ||||||||
Ended December 31, | ||||||||
2015 | 2014 | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
Net loss | $ | (4,357 | ) | $ | (809 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash | ||||||||
used in operating activities: | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 1,711 | 1,549 | ||||||
Accrued and unpaid interest expense on note payable | - | 10 | ||||||
Amortization of deferred financing fees | 262 | 57 | ||||||
Loss on disposal of assets | 4 | 8 | ||||||
Stock-based compensation | 357 | 376 | ||||||
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities | (283 | ) | (56 | ) | ||||
Provision for deferred income taxes | 2,096 | 114 | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts receivable | (19,150 | ) | (7,314 | ) | ||||
Other receivables | (825 | ) | 511 | |||||
Inventories | (12,277 | ) | (1,460 | ) | ||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (1,168 | ) | (49 | ) | ||||
Other assets | 114 | 36 | ||||||
Accounts payable | 12,031 | 2,585 | ||||||
Accrued liabilities | 8,698 | (292 | ) | |||||
Deferred rent | (71 | ) | 553 | |||||
Income taxes receivable/payable | 1,019 | (50 | ) | |||||
Net cash used in operating activities | (11,839 | ) | (4,231 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
Purchases of intangible assets | (125 | ) | - | |||||
Purchases of property and equipment | (1,600 | ) | (1,604 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (1,725 | ) | (1,604 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
Borrowings on bank loans | 103,629 | 53,839 | ||||||
Repayments on bank loans | (84,047 | ) | (44,824 | ) | ||||
Payment of financing fees | (818 | ) | (50 | ) | ||||
Changes in restricted cash | (5,780 | ) | - | |||||
Borrowings on notes payable | 95 | - | ||||||
Repayments on notes payable | (501 | ) | (791 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | - | 236 | ||||||
Payment of expenses related to issuance of common stock | (164 | ) | - | |||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 12,414 | 8,410 | ||||||
Effects of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash | (6 | ) | (181 | ) | ||||
Net increase in cash | (1,156 | ) | 2,394 | |||||
Cash, beginning of period | 5,142 | 1,496 | ||||||
Cash, end of period | $ | 3,986 | $ | 3,890 |
Supplementary Data | ||||||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA (Loss) Reconciliation (non-GAAP) | ||||||||||||||||
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Three Months | Nine Months | |||||||||||||||
Ended December 31, | Ended December 31, | |||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | |||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 1,219 | $ | 1,358 | $ | (4,357 | ) | $ | (809 | ) | ||||||
Adjustments: | ||||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 673 | 440 | 1,711 | 1,536 | ||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation | 95 | 136 | 357 | 376 | ||||||||||||
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities | (1,200 | ) | (1 | ) | (283 | ) | (56 | ) | ||||||||
Interest expense, net | 657 | 238 | 1,278 | 563 | ||||||||||||
Income tax expense | 1,506 | 542 | 2,570 | 546 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 2,950 | $ | 2,713 | $ | 1,276 | $ | 2,156 |
Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP (“Generally Accepted Accounting Principles”) financial measure, represents net income (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation and change in the fair value of warrant liabilities. Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to represent cash flows for the period, nor is it being presented as an alternative to operating or net income (loss) as an indicator of operating performance and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. As defined, Adjusted EBITDA is not necessarily comparable to other similarly titled captions of other companies due to potential inconsistencies in the method of calculation. Our management believes, however, that in addition to the performance measures found in our financial statements, Adjusted EBITDA is a useful financial performance measurement for assessing our Company’s operating performance. Our management uses Adjusted EBITDA as a measurement of operating performance in comparing our performance on a consistent basis over prior periods, as it removes from operating results the impact of our capital structure, including the interest expense resulting from our outstanding debt, and our asset base, including depreciation and amortization of our capital and intangible assets. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA is an important measure for our lender.