VirTra Reports Second Quarter 2018 Financial Results


TEMPE, Ariz., Aug. 13, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VirTra, Inc. (NASDAQ: VTSI) (“VirTra”), a global provider of training simulators for the law enforcement, military, educational and commercial markets, reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2018. The financial statements are available on VirTra’s website and here.

Second Quarter 2018 Operational and Financial Highlights:

  • Total revenue increased 66% year-over-year to $8.7 million
  • Gross profit increased 53% year-over-year to $5.7 million
  • Income from operations increased 82% year-over-year to $3.0 million
  • Delivered training simulators and accessories valued, in aggregate, at more than $1.15 million to three of the largest U.S. law enforcement agencies representing over 6,000 officers
  • Backlog totaled approximately $5.2 million
  • VirTra’s common stock was added to the Russell Microcap Index

Second Quarter and Six Month 2018 Financial Highlights:

 
 All figures in millions, except per share dataQ2 2018Q2 2017% Δ YTD 2018YTD 2017% Δ
Total Revenue$8.7  $5.3 66% $11.9  $9.5 26%
        
Gross Profit$5.7  $3.8 53% $8.0  $6.2 29%
Gross Margin 65.9% 71.4%-8%  66.6% 65.3%2%
        
Net Income $2.1  $1.6 28% $2.0  $2.0 -1%
Diluted Earnings per Share (EPS)$0.26  $0.2 30% $0.25  $0.24 4%
        
Adjusted EBITDA$3.2  $1.8 81% $3.1  $2.4 32%
   

Management Commentary

“In the second quarter of 2018 we saw the hard work of the prior quarters come to fruition as we achieved several important financial milestones, including record total revenue and adjusted EBITDA, while maintaining solid gross margins,” said Bob Ferris, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of VirTra. “To us, these figures validate the decisions we recently made to expand our staff and shift additional responsibilities of our production in-house. Our success in Q2 demonstrates that we are capable of both procuring and delivering larger volumes of orders, which we hope to continue in the coming years.

“We remain optimistic about the remainder of 2018 thanks to a strong first half of the year and opportunity pipeline but believe it is critical to bear in mind that our long sales cycle, as well as the timing of large contracts, necessitate evaluation of our results on a year-over-year rather than a quarter-by-quarter basis. This is because much of the revenue we recognized in one quarter is primarily a direct result of our work in prior quarters. That being said, we look forward to capitalizing on the momentum created by this quarter’s strong results. When combined with our recent up-listing to NASDAQ and inclusion in the Russell Microcap Index, we believe we are in an even stronger position today to continue expanding our business, with the ultimate goal of delivering lasting shareholder value over the long run.”

Second Quarter 2018 Financial Results

Total revenue increased 66% to $8.7 million from $5.3 million in the second quarter of 2017. The increase in total revenue was due to higher sales of VirTra’s simulators, accessories, warranties and other services.

Gross profit increased 53% to $5.7 million (65.9% of total revenue) from $3.8 million (71.4% of total revenue) in the second quarter of 2017. The increase in gross profit was primarily due to the increase in total revenue.

Net operating expense increased 31% to $2.8 million from $2.1 million in the second quarter of 2017. The increase in net operating expense was due to investments in sales and marketing personnel as well as higher non-recurring professional services fees related to VirTra’s qualification and completion of its NASDAQ exchange listing in March 2018.

Income from operations increased 82% to $3.0 million from $1.6 million in the second quarter of 2017.

Net income totaled $2.1 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, an improvement from $1.6 million, or $0.20 per diluted share in the second quarter of 2017. VirTra recognized an income tax expense of $865,000 in the second quarter of 2018 compared to none in the same period a year-ago as a result of a change in management’s assessment and reporting of deferred taxes.

Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, increased 81% to $3.2 million from $1.8 million in the second quarter of 2017.

As of June 30, 2018, cash and cash equivalents increased 9% to $4.9 million from $4.5 million at the end of the prior quarter.

Financial Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2018

Total revenue increased 26% to $11.9 million from $9.5 million in the first six months of 2017. The increase in total revenue was due to higher sales of VirTra’s simulators, accessories, warranties and other services.

Gross profit increased 29% to $8.0 million (66.6% of total revenue) from $6.2 million (65.3% of total revenue) in the first six months of 2017. The increase in gross profit was primarily due to the increase in total revenue.

Net operating expense increased 26% to $5.2 million from $4.1 million in the first six months of 2017. The increase in net operating expense was due to investments in sales and marketing personnel as well as higher non-recurring professional services fees related to VirTra’s qualification and completion of its NASDAQ exchange listing in March 2018.

Income from operations increased 34% to $2.8 million from $2.1 million in the first six months of 2017.

Net income totaled $2.0 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, compared to $2.0 million, or $0.24 per diluted share in the comparable period a year ago.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 32% to $3.1 million from $2.4 million in the first six months of 2017.

Conference Call

VirTra management will hold a conference call today (August 13, 2018) at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time (1:30 p.m. local time) to discuss these results.

VirTra’s Chairman and CEO Bob Ferris and CFO Judy Henry will host the call, followed by a question and answer period.

U.S. dial-in number: 877-407-8031
International number: 201-689-8031

Please call the conference telephone number 5-10 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 Liolios at 949-574-3860.   

The conference call will be broadcast live and available for replay here and via the investor relations section of VirTra’s website.

A replay of the conference call will be available after 7:30 p.m. Eastern time on the same day through August 27, 2018.

Toll-free replay number: 877-481-4010
International replay number: 919-882-2331
Replay ID: 36073

About VirTra
VirTra (NASDAQ: VTSI) is a global provider of training simulators for the law enforcement, military, educational and commercial markets. VirTra’s patented technologies, software and scenarios provide intense training for de-escalation, judgmental use-of-force, marksmanship and related training that mimics real world situations. VirTra’s mission is to save and improve lives worldwide through realistic and highly-effective virtual reality and simulator technology. Learn more about the company at www.VirTra.com.

About the Presentation of Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization and before other non-operating costs and income (“Adjusted EBITDA”) is a non-GAAP financial measure. Adjusted EBITDA also includes non-cash stock option expense and other than temporary impairment loss on investments. Other companies may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently. VirTra calculates its Adjusted EBITDA to eliminate the impact of certain items it does not consider to be indicative of its performance and its ongoing operations. Adjusted EBITDA is presented herein because management believes the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to VirTra’s investors regarding VirTra’s financial condition and results of operations and because Adjusted EBITDA is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in VirTra’s industry, several of which present a form of Adjusted EBITDA when reporting their results. Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of VirTra’s results as reported under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative for net income, cash flows from operating activities and other consolidated income or cash flows statement data prepared in accordance with GAAP or as a measure of profitability or liquidity. A reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA is provided in the following table:

                 
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA
                 
  Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
  June 30, June 30, Increase % June 30, June 30, Increase  
  2018 2017 (Decrease) Change 2018 2017 (Decrease) % Change
                 
Net Income$2,112,937 $1,648,091 $464,846  28% $2,027,150 $2,049,979 $(22,829) -1%
 Adjustments:               
 Depreciation and amortization 74,587  70,572  4,015  6%  143,206  138,957  4,249  3%
 Non-cash stock option expense 4,860  48,812  (43,952) -90%  4,860  117,975  (113,115) -96%
 Impairment loss on That's               
 Eatertainment (f/k/a MREC) 134,140  -  134,140  -100%  134,140  -  134,140  -100%
 Provision for income taxes 864,941  -  864,941  -100%  835,747  78,000  757,747  971%
                 
                 
Adjusted EBITDA$3,191,465 $1,767,475 $1,423,990  81% $3,145,103 $2,384,911 $760,192  32%
                 

Forward-Looking Statements
The information in this discussion contains forward-looking statements and information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are subject to the “safe harbor” created by those sections. The words “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “projects,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. We may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements that we make. The forward-looking statements are applicable only as of the date on which they are made, and we do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements in this Form 10-Q are made based on our current expectations, forecasts, estimates and assumptions, and involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause results or events to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. In evaluating these statements, you should specifically consider various factors, uncertainties and risks that could affect our future results or operations. These factors, uncertainties and risks may cause our actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement set forth in the reports we file with or furnish to the SEC. You should carefully consider these risk and uncertainties described and other information contained in the reports we file with or furnish to the Securities and Exchange Commission before making any investment decision with respect to our securities. All forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

Media Contact:
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510-599-6555

Investor Relations Contact:
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VIRTRA, INC.
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
   June 30, 2018 December 31, 2017
      
 ASSETS 
CURRENT ASSETS        
 Cash and cash equivalents $4,899,088  $5,080,445 
 Accounts receivable, net  4,223,217   1,478,135 
 Notes receivable, current  495,633   - 
 Inventory, net    1,801,088     1,720,438 
 Unbilled revenue    299,317     1,222,047 
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets    727,817     586,439 
          
 Total current assets    12,446,160     10,087,504 
          
Property and equipment, net    821,840     677,273 
Notes receivable, long-term    171,715     -  
Deferred tax assets, net    1,886,000     2,710,182 
Investment in That's Eatertainment (f/k/a MREC)    1,240,793     1,374,933 
          
TOTAL ASSETS $  16,566,508  $  14,849,892 
      
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 
          
CURRENT LIABILITIES        
 Accounts payable  $  531,054  $  535,795 
 Accrued compensation and related costs    1,147,303     593,491 
 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities    481,626     243,573 
 Note payable, current    11,250     11,250 
 Deferred revenue    1,938,264     2,992,912 
          
 Total current liabilities    4,109,497     4,377,021 
          
Long-term liabilities:        
 Deferred rent liability     49,074     75,444 
 Note payable, long-term    11,250     11,250 
          
 Total long-term liabilities    60,324     86,694 
          
Total liabilities    4,169,821     4,463,715 
          
Commitments and contingencies        
          
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY        
 Preferred stock $0.0001 par value; 2,500,000 authorized; no shares issued         
 or outstanding    -      -  
Common stock $0.0001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 7,935,274 shares       
 issued and 7,911,807 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2018 and 7,927,774    794     793 
 issued and 7,904,307 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2017.        
  Class A common stock $0.0001 par value; 2,500,000 shares authorized; no shares       
 issued or outstanding    -      -  
  Class B common stock $0.0001 par value; 7,500,000 shares authorized; no shares       
 issued or outstanding    -      -  
Treasury stock at cost; 23,467 shares outstanding as of June 30, 2018    (112,109)    (112,109)
 and December 31, 2017.        
Additional paid-in capital    14,937,922     14,954,563 
Accumulated deficit    (2,429,920)    (4,457,070)
          
Total stockholders' equity    12,396,687     10,386,177 
          
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $  16,566,508  $  14,849,892 
          
          


VIRTRA, INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
          
   Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
   June 30, 2018 June 30, 2017 June 30, 2018 June 30, 2017
REVENUES       
 Net sales$  8,275,309  $  5,091,148  $  11,473,530  $  9,256,623 
 Royalties/licensing fees   429,613     160,417     475,581     204,229 
 Total revenue   8,704,922     5,251,565     11,949,111     9,460,852 
          
 Cost of sales   2,964,997     1,501,467     3,991,152     3,280,412 
          
 Gross profit   5,739,925     3,750,098     7,957,959     6,180,440 
          
OPERATING EXPENSES       
 General and administrative   2,477,581     1,850,561     4,486,284     3,465,060 
 Research and development   305,738     278,917     673,282     621,106 
          
 Net operating expense   2,783,319     2,129,478     5,159,566     4,086,166 
          
 Income from operations   2,956,606     1,620,620     2,798,393     2,094,274 
          
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)       
  Other income   22,177     35,254     65,475     41,488 
  Other expense   (905)    (7,783)    (971)    (7,783)
          
 Net other income   21,272     27,471     64,504     33,705 
          
 Income before income taxes   2,977,878     1,648,091     2,862,897     2,127,979 
          
          
 Income tax expense   864,941     -      835,747     78,000 
          
NET INCOME$  2,112,937  $  1,648,091  $  2,027,150  $  2,049,979 
          
Earnings per common share       
  Basic$  0.27  $  0.20  $  0.26  $  0.26 
  Diluted$  0.26  $  0.20  $  0.25  $  0.24 
          
 Weighted average shares outstanding       
  Basic   7,907,390     7,927,610     7,905,849     7,927,692 
  Diluted   8,255,299     8,600,201     8,251,640     8,634,247 
          
          


VIRTRA, INC. 
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 
(Unaudited) 
      
  Six Months Ended 
 
  June 30, 2018 June 30, 2017 
      
Cash flows from operating activities:    
 Net income$  2,027,150  $  2,049,979  
 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash    
 provided by operating activities    
 Investment in That's Eatertainment (f/k/a MREC)   134,140     -   
 Depreciation and amortization   143,206     138,957  
 Stock compensation   4,860     117,975  
 Compensation associated with stock option repurchase   44,900     50,250  
 Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
 Accounts and note receivable   (3,412,430)    (480,579) 
 Inventory   (80,650)    (13,749) 
 Deferred taxes   824,182     -   
 Unbilled revenue   922,730     (2,260,108) 
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets   (141,378)    (55,466) 
 Accounts payable and other accrued expenses   787,124     439,559  
 Deferred revenue and deferred rent   (1,081,018)    762,792  
      
Net cash provided by operating activities   172,816     749,610  
      
Cash flows from investing activities:    
 Purchase of property and equipment   (287,773)    (70,923) 
      
Net cash used in investing activities   (287,773)    (70,923) 
      
Cash flows from financing activities:    
 Treasury stock   -      (13,800) 
 Repurchase of stock options   (76,900)    (85,250) 
 Stock options exercised   10,500     -   
      
Net cash used in financing activities   (66,400)    (99,050) 
      
Net increase (decrease) in cash   (181,357)    579,637  
Cash, beginning of period   5,080,445     3,703,579  
      
Cash, end of period$  4,899,088  $  4,283,216  
      
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:    
 Cash paid:    
 Taxes$  96,574  $  78,000  
      
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and    
financing activities:    
 Conversion of accounts to notes receivable$  693,044  $  -