SUNNYVALE, Calif., May 09, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Infinera Corporation, provider of Intelligent Transport Networks, today released financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2018.

GAAP revenue for the quarter was $202.7 million compared to $195.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2017 and $175.5 million in the first quarter of 2017.

GAAP gross margin for the quarter was 40.5% compared to 24.1% in the fourth quarter of 2017 and 36.5% in the first quarter of 2017. GAAP operating margin for the quarter was (12.2)% compared to (36.0)% in the fourth quarter of 2017 and (21.6)% in the first quarter of 2017.

GAAP net loss for the quarter was $(26.3) million, or $(0.17) per share, compared to a net loss of $(74.0) million, or $(0.50) per share, in the fourth quarter of 2017, and net loss of $(40.5) million, or $(0.28) per share, in the first quarter of 2017.

Non-GAAP gross margin for the quarter was 43.7% compared to 37.5% in the fourth quarter of 2017 and 40.3% in the first quarter of 2017. Non-GAAP operating margin for the quarter was (3.4)% compared to (9.3)% in the fourth quarter of 2017 and (11.4)% in the first quarter of 2017.

Non-GAAP net loss for the quarter was $(7.2) million, or $(0.05) per share, compared to a net loss of $(18.6) million, or $(0.12) per share, in the fourth quarter of 2017, and net loss of $(21.7) million, or $(0.15) per share, in the first quarter of 2017. 

A further explanation of the use of non-GAAP financial information and a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the GAAP equivalents can be found at the end of this release.

“Our financial performance in Q1 reflects continued strong growth from our next-generation products that offset typical seasonal weakness,” said Tom Fallon, Infinera’s Chief Executive Officer. “In 2018, we remain focused on winning new customers that will diversify our revenue base, drive multi-year growth and leverage our unique vertically-integrated operating model. We also remain committed to returning to profitability during the second half of 2018.”

Second Quarter 2018 Financial Outlook

Infinera's outlook for the quarter ending June 30, 2018 is as follows:

  • Revenue is expected to be in the range of $203 million to $213 million.
  • GAAP gross margin is expected to be 38% +/- 200 bps. Non-GAAP gross margin is expected to be 42% +/- 200 bps.
  • GAAP operating expenses are expected to be $106 million +/- $2 million. Non-GAAP operating expenses are expected to be $93 million +/- $2 million.
  • GAAP operating margin is expected to be approximately (13)%. Non-GAAP operating margin is expected to be approximately (3)%.
  • GAAP EPS is expected to be $(0.18)+/- $0.02. Non-GAAP EPS is expected to be $(0.05) +/- $0.02.

Infinera's Financial Outlook does not include the potential impact of any business combinations, asset acquisitions, strategic investments and other significant transactions that may be completed after May 9, 2018. Actual results may differ materially from Infinera's Financial Outlook as a result of, among other things, the factors described under “Forward-Looking Statements” below.

First Quarter 2018 Financial Commentary Available Online

A CFO Commentary reviewing Infinera's first quarter of 2018 financial results will be furnished to the SEC on Form 8-K and published on Infinera's Investor Relations website at investors.infinera.com. Analysts and investors are encouraged to review this commentary prior to participating in the conference call webcast.

Conference Call Information

Infinera will host a conference call for analysts and investors to discuss its first quarter 2018 results and its outlook for the second quarter of 2018 today at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific Time). Interested parties may join the conference call by dialing 1-866-373-6878 (toll free) or 1-412-317-5101 (international). A live webcast of the conference call will also be accessible from the Events & Webcasts section of Infinera’s website at investors.infinera.com. Replay of the audio webcast will be available at investors.infinera.com approximately two hours after the end of the live call.

Contacts:  
Media:
Anna Vue		 Investors:
Jeff Hustis
Tel. +1 (916) 595-8157 Tel. +1 (408) 213-7150
avue@infinera.com jhustis@infinera.com

About Infinera

Infinera provides Intelligent Transport Networks, enabling carriers, cloud operators, governments and enterprises to scale network bandwidth, accelerate service innovation and automate optical network operations. Infinera’s end-to-end packet-optical portfolio is designed for long-haul, subsea, data center interconnect and metro applications. To learn more about Infinera visit www.infinera.com, follow us on Twitter @Infinera and read our latest blog posts at www.infinera.com/blog.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements include, without limitation, Infinera’s ability to win new customers that will diversify its revenue base, drive multi-year growth and leverage its unique vertically-integrated operating model; Infinera’s commitment to return to profitability on a non-GAAP basis during the second half of 2018; and Infinera's expectations regarding its outlook for the second quarter of 2018. Forward-looking statements can also be identified by forward-looking words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “should,” “will,” and "would” or similar words. These statements are based on information available to Infinera as of the date hereof and actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied due to risks and uncertainties. The risks and uncertainties that could cause Infinera’s results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements include, delays in the development and introduction of new products or updates to existing products and market acceptance of these products; fluctuations in demand, sales cycles and prices for products and services, including discounts given in response to competitive pricing pressures, as well as the timing of purchases by Infinera's key customers; the effect that changes in product pricing or mix, and/or increases in component costs could have on Infinera’s gross margin; the effects of increased customer consolidation; Infinera’s ability to respond to rapid technological changes; aggressive business tactics by Infinera’s competitors; Infinera's reliance on single and limited source suppliers; Infinera's ability to adequately respond to demand as a result of the restructuring plan; Infinera’s ability to protect Infinera’s intellectual property; claims by others that Infinera infringes their intellectual property; the effect of global macroeconomic conditions on Infinera's business; war, terrorism, public health issues, natural disasters and other circumstances that could disrupt the supply, delivery or demand of Infinera's products; and other risks and uncertainties detailed in Infinera’s SEC filings from time to time. More information on potential factors that may impact Infinera’s business are set forth in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended on December 30, 2017 as filed with the SEC on February 28, 2018, as well as subsequent reports filed with or furnished to the SEC from time to time. These reports are available on Infinera’s website at www.infinera.com and the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Infinera assumes no obligation to, and does not currently intend to, update any such forward-looking statements.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

In addition to disclosing financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), this press release and the accompanying tables contain certain non-GAAP measures that exclude restructuring and other costs (credits), impairment of cost-method investment, non-cash stock-based compensation expenses, amortization of debt discount on Infinera’s convertible senior notes, amortization and impairment of acquired intangible assets, acquisition-related costs, and certain purchase accounting adjustments related to Infinera's acquisition of Transmode AB, which closed during the third quarter of 2015, along with related tax effects. For a description of these non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, please see the section titled, “GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations.”

Infinera has also included forward-looking non-GAAP information in this press release, including an estimate of certain non-GAAP financial measures for the second quarter of 2018 that exclude non-cash stock-based compensation expenses, amortization of acquired intangible assets and related tax effects, and amortization of debt discount on Infinera’s convertible senior notes. Please see the section titled, “GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations of Financial Outlook” below on specific adjustments.

Infinera believes these adjustments are appropriate to enhance an overall understanding of its underlying financial performance and also its prospects for the future and are considered by management for the purpose of making operational decisions. In addition, these results are the primary indicators management uses as a basis for its planning and forecasting of future periods. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net loss, basic and diluted net loss per share, gross margin or operating margin prepared in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures are not based on a comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles and are subject to limitations.

A copy of this press release can be found on the Investor Relations page of Infinera’s website at www.infinera.com.

Infinera and the Infinera logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Infinera Corporation. All other trademarks used or mentioned herein belong to their respective owners.


Infinera Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited) 

  Three Months Ended
  March 31, 2018 April 1, 2017
Revenue:    
Product $171,629  $147,053 
Services 31,052  28,469 
Total revenue 202,681  175,522 
Cost of revenue:    
Cost of product 107,665  99,332 
Cost of services 12,831  12,134 
Restructuring and other related costs 17  — 
Total cost of revenue 120,513  111,466 
Gross profit 82,168  64,056 
Operating expenses:    
Research and development 58,681  55,083 
Sales and marketing 30,492  29,441 
General and administrative 17,836  17,359 
Restructuring and other related credits (163) — 
Total operating expenses 106,846  101,883 
Loss from operations (24,678) (37,827)
Other income (expense), net:    
Interest income 897  751 
Interest expense (3,683) (3,403)
Other gain (loss), net: 506  (130)
Total other income (expense), net (2,280) (2,782)
Loss before income taxes (26,958) (40,609)
Benefit from income taxes (678) (158)
Net loss (26,280) (40,451)
     
Net loss per common share - basic and diluted: $(0.17) $(0.28)
Weighted average shares used in computing net loss    
per common share - basic and diluted: 150,333  145,786 
       

Infinera Corporation
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations
(In thousands, except percentages and per share data)
(Unaudited) 

 Three Months Ended
 March 31, 2018   December 30, 2017   April 1, 2017  
Reconciliation of Gross Profit:           
U.S. GAAP as reported$82,168  40.5% $47,286  24.1% $64,056  36.5%
Stock-based compensation(1)994    1,846    1,831   
Amortization of acquired intangible assets(2)5,341    5,169    4,880   
Acquisition-related costs(3)—    —    40   
Restructuring and other costs(4)17    19,141    $—   
Non-GAAP as adjusted$88,520  43.7% $73,442  37.5% $70,807  40.3%
            
Reconciliation of Operating Expenses:           
U.S. GAAP as reported$106,846    $117,793    $101,883   
Stock-based compensation(1)9,989    8,450    9,046   
Amortization of acquired intangible assets(2)1,607    1,555    1,468   
Acquisition-related costs(3)—    —    306   
Restructuring and other costs (credits)(4)(163)   16,106    —   
Intangible asset impairment(5)—    —    252   
Non-GAAP as adjusted$95,413    $91,682    $90,811   
            
Reconciliation of Loss from Operations:           
U.S. GAAP as reported$(24,678) (12.2)% $(70,507) (36.0)% $(37,827) (21.6)%
Stock-based compensation(1)10,983    10,296    10,877   
Amortization of acquired intangible assets(2)6,948    6,724    6,348   
Acquisition-related costs(3)—    —    346   
Restructuring and other costs (credits)(4)(146)   35,247    —   
Intangible asset impairment(5)—    —    252   
Non-GAAP as adjusted$(6,893) (3.4)% $(18,240) (9.3)% $(20,004) (11.4)%
            
Reconciliation of Net Loss:           
U.S. GAAP as reported$(26,280)   $(73,985)   $(40,451)  
Stock-based compensation(1)10,983    10,296    10,877   
Amortization of acquired intangible assets(2)6,948    6,724    6,348   
Acquisition-related costs(3)—    —    261   
Restructuring and other costs (credits)(4)(146)   35,247    —   
Intangible asset impairment(5)—    —    252   
Amortization of debt discount(6)2,779    2,710    2,514   
Impairment of cost-method investment(7)—    1,890    —   
Income tax effects(8)(1,529)   (1,479)   (1,474)  
Non-GAAP as adjusted$(7,245)   $(18,597)   $(21,673)  
            
Net Loss per Common Share - Basic and Diluted:           
U.S. GAAP as reported$(0.17)   $(0.50)   $(0.28)  
Non-GAAP as adjusted$(0.05)   $(0.12)   $(0.15)  
            
Weighted Average Shares Used in Computing Net Loss per Common Share - Basic and Diluted:150,333    149,412    145,786   

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(1) Stock-based compensation expense is calculated in accordance with the fair value recognition provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 718, Compensation – Stock Compensation effective January 1, 2006. The following table summarizes the effects of stock-based compensation related to employees and non-employees (in thousands):

  Three Months Ended
  March 31, 2018 December 30, 2017 April 1, 2017
Cost of revenue $(122) $728  $724 
Research and development 4,324  3,841  3,780 
Sales and marketing 2,898  2,264  2,726 
General and administration 2,767  2,345  2,540 
  9,867  9,178  9,770 
Cost of revenue - amortization from balance sheet* 1,116  1,118  1,107 
Total stock-based compensation expense $10,983  $10,296  $10,877 

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* Stock-based compensation expense deferred to inventory and deferred inventory costs in prior periods and recognized in the current period.

(2) Amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets consists of amortization of developed technology, trade names, and customer relationships acquired in connection with the Transmode acquisition. U.S. GAAP accounting requires that acquired intangible assets are recorded at fair value and amortized over their useful lives. As this amortization is non-cash, Infinera has excluded it from its non-GAAP operating expenses, gross margin and net income measures. Management believes the amortization of acquired intangible assets is not indicative of ongoing operating performance and its exclusion provides a better indication of Infinera's underlying business performance. 

(3) Acquisition-related costs associated with the Transmode acquisition include legal, financial, employee retention costs and other professional fees incurred in connection with the transaction, including squeeze-out proceedings. These amounts have been adjusted in arriving at Infinera's non-GAAP results because management believes that these expenses are non-recurring, not indicative of ongoing operating performance and their exclusion provides a better indication of Infinera's underlying business performance.

(4) Restructuring and other costs (credits) are related to Infinera's plan to restructure its worldwide operations, which was implemented during the fourth quarter of 2017. Management has excluded the impact of these charges in arriving at Infinera's non-GAAP results as they are non-recurring in nature and its exclusion provides a better indication of Infinera's underlying business performance.

(5) Intangible asset impairment is associated with previously acquired intangibles, which Infinera has determined that the carrying value will not be recoverable. Management has excluded the impact of this charge in arriving at Infinera's non-GAAP results because it is non-recurring, and management believes that these expenses are not indicative of ongoing operating performance.

(6) Under GAAP, certain convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash on conversion are required to be separately accounted for as liability (debt) and equity (conversion option) components of the instrument in a manner that reflects the issuer's non-convertible debt borrowing rate. Accordingly, for GAAP purposes, Infinera is required to amortize as debt discount an amount equal to the fair value of the conversion option that was recorded in equity as interest expense on its $150 million in aggregate principal amount of 1.75% convertible debt issuance in May 2013 over the term of the notes. Interest expense has been excluded from Infinera's non-GAAP results because management believes that this non-cash expense is not indicative of ongoing operating performance and provides a better indication of Infinera's underlying business performance.

(7) The impairment of cost-method investment has been excluded in arriving at Infinera's non-GAAP results because it is non-recurring, and management believes that this non-cash expense is not indicative of ongoing operating performance.

(8) The difference between the GAAP and non-GAAP tax is due to the net tax effects of the purchase accounting adjustments, acquisition-related costs and amortization of acquired intangible assets.

Infinera Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except par values)
(Unaudited)

  March 31, 2018 December 30, 2017
ASSETS    
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $151,436  $116,345 
Short-term investments 112,886  147,596 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $916 in 2018 and $892 in 2017 161,541  126,152 
Inventory 215,888  214,704 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 44,362  43,140 
Total current assets 686,113  647,937 
Property, plant and equipment, net 135,196  135,942 
Intangible assets 83,958  92,188 
Goodwill 192,562  195,615 
Long-term investments 18,383  31,019 
Cost-method investment 5,110  5,110 
Other non-current assets 11,335  9,859 
Total assets $1,132,657  $1,117,670 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY    
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable $77,776  $58,124 
Accrued expenses 51,955  39,782 
Accrued compensation and related benefits 46,911  45,751 
Short-term debt 147,946  144,928 
Accrued warranty 14,022  13,670 
Deferred revenue 58,460  72,421 
Total current liabilities 397,070  374,676 
Accrued warranty, non-current 16,826  17,239 
Deferred revenue, non-current 13,181  22,502 
Deferred tax liability 19,398  21,609 
Other long-term liabilities 14,973  16,279 
Commitments and contingencies    
Stockholders’ equity:    
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value    
Authorized shares - 25,000 and no shares issued and outstanding —  — 
Common stock, $0.001 par value    
Authorized shares - 500,000 as of March 31, 2018 and December 30, 2017    
Issued and outstanding shares - 151,163 as of March 31, 2018 and 149,471 as of December 30, 2017 151  149 
Additional paid-in capital 1,438,700  1,417,043 
Accumulated other comprehensive income 1,313  6,254 
Accumulated deficit (768,955) (758,081)
Total stockholders’ equity 671,209  665,365 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $1,132,657  $1,117,670 
         

Infinera Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

  Three Months Ended
  March 31, 2018 April 1, 2017
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:    
Net loss $(26,280) $(40,451)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 16,976  15,951 
Non-cash restructuring and other related credits (81) — 
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs 3,018  2,730 
Impairment of intangible assets —  252 
Stock-based compensation expense 10,983  10,877 
Other loss (gain) 84  60 
Changes in assets and liabilities:    
Accounts receivable (30,928) 26,366 
Inventory (2,329) (326)
Prepaid expenses and other assets (3,950) (5,767)
Accounts payable 19,286  (3,180)
Accrued liabilities and other expenses (6,181) (16,425)
Deferred revenue 5,293  12,943 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (14,109) 3,030 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:    
Purchase of available-for-sale investments (2,986) (84,422)
Proceeds from maturities of investments 50,168  46,679 
Purchase of property and equipment (8,019) (14,743)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 39,163  (52,486)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:    
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest —  (471)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 10,644  9,808 
Minimum tax withholding paid on behalf of employees for net share settlement (97) (151)
Net cash provided by financing activities 10,547  9,186 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and restricted cash (58) 1,337 
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash 35,543  (38,933)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 121,486  177,580 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period(1) $157,029  $138,647 
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:    
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds $1,537  $1,553 
Cash paid for interest $9  $3 
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing activities:    
Transfer of inventory to fixed assets $893  $138 


      


(1) Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash to the condensed consolidated balance sheets:

 March 31, 2018 April 1, 2017
    
 (In thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents$151,436  $125,658 
Short-term restricted cash84  7,908 
Long-term restricted cash5,509  5,081 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$157,029  $138,647 
        
        

Infinera Corporation
Supplemental Financial Information
(Unaudited)

  Q2'16 Q3'16 Q4'16 Q1'17 Q2'17 Q3'17 Q4'17 Q1'18
GAAP Revenue ($ Mil) $258.8  $185.5  $181.0  $175.5  $176.8  $192.6  $195.8  $202.7 
GAAP Gross Margin %  47.8%  45.6%  38.1%  36.5%  36.7%  35.2%  24.1%  40.5%
Non-GAAP Gross Margin %(1)  50.4%  49.2%  41.8%  40.3%  40.7%  39.1%  37.5%  43.7%
Revenue Composition:                
Domestic %  64%  56%  53%  57%  63%  59%  53%  64%
International %  36%  44%  47%  43%  37%  41%  47%  36%
Customers >10% of Revenue  2   2   2   1   3   2   1   2 
Cash Related Information:                
Cash from Operations ($ Mil) $28.2  $5.2  ($5.0) $3.0  ($3.0) ($20.9) ($1.0) ($14.1)
Capital Expenditures ($ Mil) $12.5  $9.6  $10.4  $14.7  $24.5  $11.0  $7.8  $8.0 
Depreciation & Amortization ($ Mil) $15.2  $15.9  $15.7  $16.0  $16.6  $16.8  $16.6  $17.0 
DSOs  68   75   81   64   64   65   59   73 
Inventory Metrics:                
Raw Materials ($ Mil) $39.1  $37.2  $33.2  $34.8  $36.7  $35.8  $27.4  $30.3 
Work in Process ($ Mil) $61.0  $65.5  $74.5  $81.1  $91.6  $84.3  $59.6  $66.5 
Finished Goods ($ Mil) $102.2  $128.8  $125.3  $118.0  $117.7  $122.7  $127.7  $119.1 
Total Inventory ($ Mil) $202.3  $231.5  $233.0  $233.9  $246.0  $242.8  $214.7  $215.9 
Inventory Turns(2)  2.5   1.6   1.8   1.8   1.7   1.9   2.3   2.1 
Worldwide Headcount  2,218   2,262   2,240   2,245   2,272   2,296   2,145   2,084 
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (in thousands):                
Basic  142,396   143,850   144,770   145,786   147,538   148,777   149,412   150,333 
Diluted  145,891   144,993   145,497   147,017   148,662   149,714   150,098   151,633 


     


(1) Non-GAAP adjustments include restructuring and other costs, non-cash stock-based compensation expense, certain purchase accounting adjustments related to Infinera's acquisition of Transmode and amortization of acquired intangible assets. For a description of this non-GAAP financial measure, please see the section titled, “GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations” of this press release for a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

(2) Infinera calculates non-GAAP inventory turns as annualized non-GAAP cost of revenue before adjustments for restructuring and other costs, non-cash stock-based compensation expense, and certain purchase accounting adjustments, divided by the average inventory for the quarter.

Infinera Corporation
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation of Financial Outlook
(In millions, except percentages and per share data)
(Unaudited)

The following amounts represent the midpoint of the expected range:

  Q2'18
  Outlook
Reconciliation of Gross Margin:  
U.S. GAAP 38%
Stock-based compensation 1%
Amortization of acquired intangible assets 3%
Non-GAAP 42%
   
Reconciliation of Operating Expenses:  
U.S. GAAP $106 
Stock-based compensation (11)
Amortization of acquired intangible assets (2)
Non-GAAP $93 
   
Reconciliation of Operating Margin:  
U.S. GAAP (13)%
Stock-based compensation 6%
Amortization of acquired intangible assets 4%
Non-GAAP (3)%
   
Reconciliation of Net Loss per Common Share:  
U.S. GAAP $(0.18)
Stock-based compensation 0.08 
Amortization of acquired intangible assets 0.05 
Amortization of debt discount 0.01 
Income tax effects (0.01)
Non-GAAP $(0.05)
   

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