IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 27, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lantronix, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ:LTRX) a global provider of secure data access and management solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) and information technology (IT) assets, today reported results for its fiscal year 2017 first quarter ended September 30, 2016.

Financial Highlights for First Fiscal Quarter

  • Net revenue of $10.9 million
  • Gross profit margin of 52.1%
  • GAAP net loss of $104,000 or $0.01 per share
  • Non-GAAP net income of $265,000 or $0.01 per share
  • Cash and cash equivalents of $6.1 million

Operational and Product Highlights:                                                                                               

  • Net revenue for the first quarter of fiscal 2017 increased 3% from the same period in fiscal 2016 and 4% from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016.
     
  • Sales of the company’s SLC 8000 advanced console manager during the first quarter of fiscal 2017 increased by 203% from the same period in fiscal 2016 and 58% from the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016.
     
  • In July, the company announced the opening of a new IoT software lab and subsidiary in Hyderabad, India. The new lab brings additional software skills and capacity to the team and will play an important role in the execution of its expanded IoT strategy.
     
  • In August, the company announced the launch of the Lantronix SmartAdvantage program, a new marketing program designed to give significant reseller incentives and discounts on its Lantronix SLC 8000 and related IT management products. The new program is targeted at broadening the company’s reseller channels.
     
  • Last week, as part of its new IoT product development strategy, the company launched a new IoT device gateway solution, the SGX 5150 at the IoT Tech Expo in Santa Clara, California. The SGX 5150 gives OEMs and system integrators the ability to quickly establish robust, high-performance 5G (802.11ac) wireless connectivity to virtually any unconnected device.

“I’m pleased with the team’s execution in the quarter, as we delivered year-over-year and sequential revenue growth and significantly improved gross margins. It’s a great way to start off fiscal 2017,” said Jeffrey Benck, Lantronix president and CEO. “Last week, we launched the SGX 5150 advanced IoT device gateway. The SGX 5150 launch represents a key milestone in our strategy to deliver compelling new secure data access and management solutions that will allow Lantronix to capture more of the opportunity that the IoT market represents.”

Financial Results for First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2017

Net revenue was $10.9 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2017, compared with $10.6 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2016, and $10.5 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016.

Gross profit margin was 52.1% for the first quarter of fiscal 2017, compared to 47.9% for the first quarter of fiscal 2016, and 47.0% for the third quarter of fiscal 2016.

Operating expenses were $5.8 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2017, compared with $5.4 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 and $5.2 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016.

GAAP net loss for the first quarter of fiscal 2017 was $104,000, or $0.01 per share, compared with GAAP net loss of $331,000, or $0.02 per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 and GAAP net loss of $247,000, or $0.02 per share for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016.

Non-GAAP net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2017 was $265,000, or $0.01 per share, compared with non-GAAP net income of $124,000, or $0.01 per share for the first quarter of fiscal 2016 and non-GAAP net income of $121,000, or $0.01 per share for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016. For additional information regarding our non-GAAP results, see “Discussion of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.

Conference Call and Webcast

Lantronix will host an investor conference call with a simultaneous audio webcast today at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) to discuss its fiscal 2017 first quarter results. To access the live conference call, investors should dial 1-844-802-2442 (US) or 1-412-317-5135 (international) and indicate that they are participating in the Lantronix FY 2017 First Quarter call. The webcast will be available simultaneously via the investor relations section of the Company’s website at www.lantronix.com.

Investors can access a replay of the conference call starting at approximately 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time today at www.lantronix.com. A telephonic replay will also be available through November 3, 2016 by dialing 1-877-344-7529 (US) or 1-412-317-0088 (international) and entering passcode 10094900.

About Lantronix

Lantronix, Inc. is a global provider of secure data access and management solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) and information technology (IT) assets. Our mission is to be the leading supplier of IoT gateways that enable companies to dramatically simplify the creation, deployment, and management of IoT projects while providing secure access to data for applications and people.

With more than two decades of experience in creating robust machine to machine (M2M) technologies, Lantronix is an innovator in enabling our customers to build new business models and realize the possibilities of the Internet of Things. Our connectivity solutions are deployed inside millions of machines serving a wide range of industries, including data center, medical, security, industrial, transportation, retail, financial, environmental and government.

Lantronix is headquartered in Irvine, California, with offices in Europe, China, Japan and India. For more information, visit www.lantronix.com.

Learn more at the Lantronix blog, www.lantronix.com/blog, featuring industry discussion and updates. To follow Lantronix on Twitter, please visit www.twitter.com/Lantronix. View our video library on YouTube at www.youtube.com/user/LantronixInc or connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/lantronix.

Discussion of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Lantronix believes that the presentation of non-GAAP financial information, when presented in conjunction with the corresponding GAAP measures, provides important supplemental information to management and investors regarding financial and business trends relating to the Company's financial condition and results of operations. The non-GAAP financial measures disclosed by the Company should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, and the financial results calculated in accordance with GAAP and reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures to the financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP should be carefully evaluated. The non-GAAP financial measures used by the Company may be calculated differently from, and therefore may not be comparable to, similarly titled measures used by other companies. The Company has provided reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. Management believes that non-GAAP net income (loss) and non-GAAP net income (loss) per share are important measures of the Company’s business. Management uses the aforementioned non-GAAP measures to monitor and evaluate ongoing operating results and trends to gain an understanding of our comparative operating performance.

Non-GAAP net income (loss) consists of net income (loss) excluding (i) non-GAAP adjustments to operating expenses, (ii) interest income (expense), (iii) other income (expense), (iv) income tax provision (benefit), and (v) severance and restructuring charges.

Non-GAAP net income (loss) per share is calculated by dividing non-GAAP net income (loss) by non-GAAP weighted-average shares outstanding (diluted). For purposes of calculating non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, the calculation of GAAP weighted-average shares outstanding (diluted) is adjusted to exclude share-based compensation, which for GAAP purposes is treated as proceeds assumed to be used to repurchase shares under the GAAP treasury stock method.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements, including statements concerning our sales expansion efforts, our relationships with certain customers, and our projected operating and financial performance. These forward-looking statements are intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We have based our forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about trends affecting our business and industry and other future events. Although we do not make forward-looking statements unless we believe we have a reasonable basis for doing so, we cannot guarantee their accuracy. Forward-looking statements are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause our results or experiences, or future business, financial condition, results of operations or performance, to differ materially from our historical results or those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement contained in this news release. Some of the risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements are described in “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, as well as in our other filings with the SEC. In addition, actual results may differ as a result of additional risks and uncertainties of which we are currently unaware or which we do not currently view as material to our business. For these reasons, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements we make speak only as of the date on which they are made. We expressly disclaim any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date hereof to conform such statements to actual results or to changes in our opinions or expectations, except as required by applicable law or the rules of the NASDAQ Stock Market, LLC. If we do update or correct any forward-looking statements, investors should not conclude that we will make additional updates or corrections.

© 2016 Lantronix, Inc. All rights reserved. Lantronix is a registered trademark, and SLC is a trademark, of Lantronix, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective holders.

 

LANTRONIX, INC.  
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 
 (In thousands)  
 
  September 30, June 30, 
   2016   2016  
Assets     
Current assets:     
Cash and cash equivalents $  6,097  $  5,962  
Accounts receivable, net    3,189     3,164  
Inventories, net    7,390     6,584  
Contract manufacturers' receivable     286     369  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets    479     580  
Total current assets    17,441     16,659  
Property and equipment, net    1,491     1,569  
Goodwill    9,488     9,488  
Other assets    49     63  
Total assets $  28,469  $  27,779  
      
Liabilities and stockholders' equity     
Current liabilities:     
Accounts payable $  2,825  $  2,721  
Accrued payroll and related expenses    1,881     1,817  
Warranty reserve    152     138  
Other current liabilities    3,349     2,922  
Total current liabilities    8,207     7,598  
Long-term capital lease obligations    102     116  
Other non-current liabilities    345     347  
Total liabilities    8,654     8,061  
      
Commitments and contingencies     
      
Stockholders' equity:     
Common stock    2     2  
Additional paid-in capital    209,504     209,297  
Accumulated deficit    (190,062)    (189,952) 
Accumulated other comprehensive income    371     371  
Total stockholders' equity    19,815     19,718  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $  28,469  $  27,779  
      

 

LANTRONIX, INC. 
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS 
(In thousands, except per share data) 
        
        
   Three Months Ended  
   September 30,  June 30,  September 30,  
   2016   2016   2015  
Net revenue (1) $  10,940  $  10,515  $  10,573  
Cost of revenue    5,240     5,571     5,506  
Gross profit    5,700     4,944     5,067  
Operating expenses:       
Selling, general and administrative    3,842     3,388     3,725  
Research and development    1,945     1,779     1,671  
Total operating expenses    5,787     5,167     5,396  
Loss from operations    (87)    (223)    (329) 
Interest expense, net    (7)    (9)    (6) 
Other income (expense), net    (3)    14     19  
Loss before income taxes    (97)    (218)    (316) 
Provision for income taxes    7     29     15  
Net loss $  (104) $  (247) $  (331) 
 
Net loss per share (basic and diluted) $  (0.01) $  (0.02) $  (0.02) 
  
Weighted-average common shares (basic and diluted)    17,254     15,554     15,103  
  
Net revenue from related parties $  -  $  -  $  68  
        
(1)  Includes net revenue from related parties       
        
        
        

 

LANTRONIX, INC. 
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP ADJUSTMENTS 
(In thousands, except per share data) 
         
   Three Months Ended   
   September 30,  June 30, September 30,  
   2016   2016   2015   
         
GAAP net loss $  (104) $  (247) $  (331)  
Non-GAAP adjustments:        
Cost of revenue:        
Share-based compensation    11     11     18   
Depreciation and amortization    89     84     146   
Total adjustments to cost of revenue    100     95     164   
Selling, general and adminstrative:              
Share-based compensation    149     148     171   
Employer portion of withholding taxes on stock grants    -      -      2   
Depreciation and amortization    54     56     51   
Total adjustments to selling, general and administrative    203     204     224   
Research and development:              
Share-based compensation    41     40     44   
Depreciation and amortization    8     5     21   
Total adjustments to research and development    49     45     65   
Total non-GAAP adjustments to operating expenses    252     249     289   
Interest expense, net    7     9     6   
Other income (expense), net    3     (14)    (19)  
Provision for income taxes    7     29     15   
Total non-GAAP adjustments    369     368     455   
Non-GAAP net income $  265  $  121  $  124   
Non-GAAP net income per share (diluted) $  0.01  $  0.01  $  0.01   
               
Denominator for GAAP net loss per share (diluted)    17,254     15,554     15,103   
Non-GAAP adjustment    692     336     117   
Denominator for non-GAAP net income per share (diluted)    17,946     15,890     15,220   
               
GAAP operating expenses $  5,787  $  5,167  $  5,396   
Non-GAAP adjustments to operating expenses    (252)    (249)    (289)  
Non-GAAP operating expenses $  5,535  $  4,918  $  5,107   
         

 

LANTRONIX, INC. 
UNAUDITED NET REVENUES BY PRODUCT LINE AND REGION 
(In thousands) 
        
  Three Months Ended   
 September 30,
2016		 June 30,
2016		 September 30,
2015		  
IoT$  7,869  $  8,029  $  7,883   
IT Management   2,437     1,675     1,348   
Other   634     811     1,342   
 $  10,940  $  10,515  $  10,573   
        
        
  Three Months Ended   
 September 30,
2016		 June 30,
2016		 September 30,
2015		  
Americas$  6,166  $  5,305  $  5,109   
EMEA   3,101     3,304     3,821   
Asia Pacific Japan   1,673     1,906     1,643   
 $  10,940  $  10,515  $  10,573   
        

 

Investor Relations Contacts:

Jeremy Whitaker
Chief Financial Officer
949-453-3990

E.E. Wang
Director, Corporate Marketing and Investor Relations
investors@lantronix.com 
949-614-5879

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