SEATTLE, May 6, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- RealNetworks, Inc. (Nasdaq: RNWK), a leader in personal digital entertainment, today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015.
For the first quarter of 2015, revenue was $30.6 million, compared to $35.5 million in the previous quarter and $45.7 million in the first quarter of 2014.
"RealPlayer Cloud's user base has grown to over 11.5 million users, up from just 2 million a year ago," said Rob Glaser, Chairman and CEO of RealNetworks. "We believe that by combining RealPlayer Cloud's growing popularity with some exciting innovations we are getting ready to bring to market, we're setting Real up for the next great chapter in our history."
"We also continue to be encouraged by the subscriber and revenue growth at the Rhapsody music service, in which we play a significant role and have a large ownership stake."
GAAP net loss for the first quarter of 2015 was $(24.5) million or $(0.68) per diluted share, compared to $(7.8) million or $(0.22) per diluted share in the first quarter of 2014. Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter of 2015 was a loss of $(14.2) million, compared to $(13.9) million for the first quarter of 2014. A reconciliation of GAAP operating income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA is provided in the financial tables that accompany this release.
As of March 31, 2015, the company had $134.4 million in unrestricted cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, compared to $161.7 million as of December 31, 2014.
Business Outlook
For the second quarter of 2015, RealNetworks expects total revenue in the range of $30.0 million to $33.0 million. We expect adjusted EBITDA for the quarter to be a loss in the range of $(18.0) million to $(21.0) million.
Webcast and Conference Call Information
The company will host a conference call today to review results and discuss the company's performance at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT. You may join the conference call by calling 888-790-3440 or +1-517-308-9350 (Passcode: First Quarter Earnings). A live webcast of the call will be available at http://investor.realnetworks.com/ and an on-demand webcast will be available approximately one hour following the conclusion of the conference call. A telephonic replay will be available until 11:59 p.m. PT, May 27, 2015 by calling 800-839-2808 or +1- 203-369-3625 (Passcode: 562015).
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About RealNetworks
RealNetworks creates innovative applications and services that make it easy to connect with and enjoy digital media. RealNetworks invented the streaming media category in 1995 and continues to connect consumers with their digital media both directly and through partners, aiming to support every network, device, media type and social network. RealNetworks' corporate information is located at www.realnetworks.com/about-us.
RealNetworks, RealPlayer and Slingo are trademarks or registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc. or its subsidiaries. All other companies or products listed herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
About Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement RealNetworks' consolidated financial information presented in accordance with GAAP in this press release, the company also discloses certain non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA by reportable segment, which management believes provide investors with useful information.
In the financial tables of our earnings press release, RealNetworks has included reconciliations of GAAP operating income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA and to adjusted EBITDA by reportable segment.
The rationale for management's use of non-GAAP measures is included in the supplementary materials presented with the quarterly earnings materials. Please refer to Exhibit 99.2 ("Information Regarding Non-GAAP Financial Measures") to the company's report on Form 8-K, which is being submitted today to the SEC.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements relating to RealNetworks' current expectations regarding future revenue and adjusted EBITDA, our future growth, profitability, and market position, our strategic focus and initiatives, and the growth and future prospects relating to our Rhapsody affiliate. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements. These statements reflect RealNetworks' expectations as of today, and actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from the results predicted include: RealNetworks' ability to realize operating efficiencies, growth and other benefits from the implementation of its growth plan, strategic initiatives, and restructuring efforts; the emergence of new entrants and competition in the market for digital media products and services; other competitive risks, including the growth of competing technologies, products and services; the potential outcomes and effects of claims and legal proceedings on RealNetworks' business, prospects, financial condition or results of operations; risks associated with key customer or strategic relationships, business acquisitions and the introduction of new products and services; changes in consumer and advertising spending in response to disruptions in the global financial markets; fluctuations in foreign currencies; and changes in RealNetworks' effective tax rate. More information about potential risk factors that could affect RealNetworks' business and financial results is included in RealNetworks' annual report on Form 10-K for the most recent year ended December 31, its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and in other reports and documents filed by RealNetworks from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The preparation of RealNetworks' financial statements and forward-looking financial guidance requires the company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, and revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. The company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or information, which are in effect as of their respective dates.
RealNetworks, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) Quarters Ended March 31, ------------------------ 2015 2014 ---- ---- (in thousands, except per share data) Net revenue $30,597 $45,724 Cost of revenue 16,547 18,786 Extinguishment of liability - (10,580) Gross profit 14,050 37,518 ------ ------ Operating expenses: Research and development 12,379 14,059 Sales and marketing 12,837 21,723 General and administrative 7,283 9,317 Restructuring and other charges 485 1,216 Lease exit and related charges 78 79 --- --- Total operating expenses 33,062 46,394 ------ ------ Operating income (loss) (19,012) (8,876) ------- ------ Other income (expenses): Interest income, net 200 136 Gain (loss) on sale of available for sale securities, net 299 2,371 Equity in net loss of Rhapsody (6,180) (838) Other income (expense), net 443 (77) --- --- Total other income (expense), net (5,238) 1,592 ------ ----- Income (loss) before income taxes (24,250) (7,284) Income tax expense (benefit) 219 486 --- --- Net income (loss) $(24,469) $(7,770) ======== ======= Basic net income (loss) per share $(0.68) $(0.22) Diluted net income (loss) per share $(0.68) $(0.22) Shares used to compute basic net income (loss) per share 36,104 35,840 Shares used to compute diluted net income (loss) per share 36,104 35,840
RealNetworks, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) March 31, 2015 December 31, 2014 -------------- ------------- (in thousands) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $102,994 $103,253 Short- term investments 31,394 58,453 Trade accounts receivable, net 15,510 15,257 Deferred costs, current portion 314 702 Deferred tax assets, current 651 652 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 8,278 8,980 ----- ----- Total current assets 159,141 187,297 ------- ------- Equipment, software, and leasehold improvements, at cost: Equipment and software 71,840 74,100 Leasehold improvements 3,395 3,590 ----- ----- Total equipment, software, and leasehold improvements 75,235 77,690 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 60,610 61,442 ------ ------ Net equipment, software, and leasehold improvements 14,625 16,248 Restricted cash equivalents and investments 3,000 3,000 Investment in and advances to Rhapsody 10,743 10,000 Available for sale securities 2,648 2,676 Other assets 3,761 2,299 Deferred costs, non- current portion 263 316 Deferred tax assets, net, non- current portion 899 999 Other intangible assets, net 9,700 10,109 Goodwill 16,839 17,355 ------ ------ Total assets $221,619 $250,299 ======== ======== LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $18,315 $18,653 Accrued and other current liabilities 22,052 25,286 Deferred tax liabilities, net, current portion 1,576 1,628 Deferred revenue, current portion 3,857 5,301 ----- ----- Total current liabilities 45,800 50,868 Deferred revenue, non- current portion 173 235 Deferred rent 1,207 1,215 Deferred tax liabilities, net, non- current portion 690 702 Other long- term liabilities 448 81 --- --- Total liabilities 48,318 53,101 ------ ------ Shareholders' equity 173,301 197,198 ------- ------- Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $221,619 $250,299 ======== ========
RealNetworks, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) Quarters Ended March 31, ------------------------ 2015 2014 ---- ---- (in thousands) Cash flows from operating activities: Net income (loss) $(24,469) $(7,770) Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 2,503 2,983 Stock-based compensation 1,329 1,337 Extinguishment of liability - (10,580) Equity in net loss of Rhapsody 6,180 838 Deferred income taxes, net (77) 10 Gain on sale of available for sale securities (299) (2,371) Realized translation gain - (48) Fair value of warrants received (1,155) - Net change in certain operating assets and liabilities (4,106) (2,909) ------ ------ Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (20,094) (18,510) ------- ------- Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of equipment, software, and leasehold improvements (306) (998) Proceeds from sale of available for sale securities 352 2,754 Purchases of short-term investments (6,018) (29,030) Proceeds from sales and maturities of short-term investments 33,077 25,589 Advance to Rhapsody (5,000) - ------ --- Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 22,105 (1,685) ------ ------ Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from issuance of common stock (stock options and stock purchase plan) 6 210 Tax payments from shares withheld upon vesting of restricted stock (7) (60) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (1) 150 --- --- Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (2,269) 86 ------ --- Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (259) (19,959) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 103,253 151,235 ------- ------- Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $102,994 $131,276 ======== ========
RealNetworks, Inc. and Subsidiaries Supplemental Financial Information (Unaudited) 2015 2014 ---- ---- Q1 Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 --- --- --- --- --- (in thousands) Net Revenue by Line of Business RealPlayer Group (A) $8,013 $8,865 $6,565 $8,556 $15,215 Mobile Entertainment (B) 14,480 17,616 19,190 23,182 19,913 Games (C) 8,104 9,025 8,402 9,087 10,596 Total net revenue $30,597 $35,506 $34,157 $40,825 $45,724 ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= Net Revenue by Product RealPlayer Group ---------------- - License (D) $4,672 $4,496 $3,255 $3,273 $5,018 - Subscriptions (E) 2,408 2,691 2,680 2,569 2,777 -Media Properties (F) 933 1,678 630 2,714 7,420 Mobile Entertainment -------------------- - SaaS (G) 13,298 16,727 17,919 20,175 18,463 -Technology License & Other (H) 1,182 889 1,271 3,007 1,450 Games ----- - License (I) 3,835 3,854 2,988 3,399 3,849 - Subscriptions (J) 3,570 3,947 4,320 4,440 5,241 -Media Properties (K) 699 1,224 1,094 1,248 1,506 --- ----- ----- ----- ----- Total net revenue $30,597 $35,506 $34,157 $40,825 $45,724 ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= Net Revenue by Geography United States $12,349 $13,860 $12,280 $15,092 $20,428 Rest of world 18,248 21,646 21,877 25,733 25,296 ------ ------ ------ ------ ------ Total net revenue $30,597 $35,506 $34,157 $40,825 $45,724 ======= ======= ======= ======= =======
Net Revenue by Line of Business (A) The RealPlayer Group primarily includes revenue from RealPlayer and related products, such as the distribution of third-party software products, advertising on RealPlayer websites, and sales of RealPlayer Plus software licenses to consumers, sales of intellectual property licenses, and consumer subscriptions such as our RealPlayer Cloud service and SuperPass. (B) The Mobile Entertainment division primarily includes revenue from SaaS services and sales of professional services provided to mobile carriers. (C) The Games division primarily includes revenue from sales of games licenses, online games subscription services, advertising on games sites and social network sites, microtransactions from online and social games, and sales of mobile games. Net Revenue by Product (D) Licensing revenue within the RealPlayer Group includes sales of RealPlayer Plus software licenses to consumers and sales of intellectual property licenses. (E) Subscriptions revenue within the RealPlayer Group includes revenue from subscriptions such as our RealPlayer Cloud service and SuperPass. (F) Media Properties revenue within the RealPlayer Group includes distribution of third-party software products and advertising on RealPlayer websites. (G) SaaS revenue within Mobile Entertainment includes revenue from music on demand, ringback tones, intercarrier messaging services provided to network services providers who are largely mobile phone networks, and our LISTEN product. (H) Technology licensing and other revenue within Mobile Entertainment includes revenue from professional services provided to mobile carriers. (I) Licensing revenue within Games includes retail games-related revenue, microtransactions from online and social games and sales of mobile games. (J) Subscriptions revenue within Games includes revenue from online games subscriptions. (K) Media Properties revenue within Games includes distribution of third-party software products and advertising on games sites and social network sites.
RealNetworks, Inc. and Subsidiaries Segment Results of Operations (Unaudited) 2015 2014 ---- ---- Q1 Q4 Q1 --- --- --- (in thousands) RealPlayer Group ---------------- Net revenue $8,013 $8,865 $15,215 Cost of revenue 4,112 3,804 3,518 Gross profit 3,901 5,061 11,697 Gross margin 49% 57% 77% Operating expenses 12,375 13,074 17,787 Operating income (loss) $(8,474) $(8,013) $(6,090) Adjusted EBITDA $(7,875) $(7,320) $(5,491) Mobile Entertainment -------------------- Net revenue $14,480 $17,616 $19,913 Cost of revenue 9,506 11,525 11,950 Gross profit 4,974 6,091 7,963 Gross margin 34% 35% 40% Operating expenses 5,633 7,199 9,616 Operating income (loss) $(659) $(1,108) $(1,653) Adjusted EBITDA $225 $24 $(339) Games ----- Net revenue $8,104 $9,025 $10,596 Cost of revenue 2,794 2,655 3,129 Gross profit 5,310 6,370 7,467 Gross margin 66% 71% 70% Operating expenses 8,683 9,977 9,766 Operating income (loss) $(3,373) $(3,607) $(2,299) Adjusted EBITDA $(2,783) $(3,024) $(1,674) Corporate --------- Net revenue $ - $ - $ - Cost of revenue 135 (103) 189 Extinguishment of liability - - (10,580) Gross profit (135) 103 10,391 Gross margin N/A N/A N/A Operating expenses 6,371 8,057 9,225 Operating income (loss) $(6,506) $(7,954) $1,166 Adjusted EBITDA $(3,741) $(4,879) $(6,414) Total ----- Net revenue $30,597 $35,506 $45,724 Cost of revenue 16,547 17,881 18,786 Extinguishment of liability - - (10,580) Gross profit 14,050 17,625 37,518 Gross margin 46% 50% 82% Operating expenses 33,062 38,307 46,394 Operating income (loss) $(19,012) $(20,682) $(8,876) Adjusted EBITDA $(14,174) $(15,199) $(13,918)
RealNetworks, Inc. and Subsidiaries Reconciliation of segment GAAP operating income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA by segment (Unaudited) 2015 2014 ---- ---- Q1 Q4 Q1 --- --- --- (in thousands) RealPlayer Group ---------------- Reconciliation of segment GAAP operating income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA by segment: Operating income (loss) $(8,474) $(8,013) $(6,090) Acquisitions related intangible asset amortization 88 96 60 Depreciation and amortization 511 597 539 Adjusted EBITDA $(7,875) $(7,320) $(5,491) Mobile Entertainment -------------------- Reconciliation of segment GAAP operating income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA by segment: Operating income (loss) $(659) $(1,108) $(1,653) Acquisitions related intangible asset amortization 304 271 607 Depreciation and amortization 580 861 707 Adjusted EBITDA $225 $24 $(339) Games ----- Reconciliation of segment GAAP operating income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA by segment: Operating income (loss) $(3,373) $(3,607) $(2,299) Acquisitions related intangible asset amortization 293 314 314 Depreciation and amortization 297 269 311 --- --- --- Adjusted EBITDA $(2,783) $(3,024) $(1,674) Corporate --------- Reconciliation of segment GAAP operating income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA by segment: Operating income (loss) $(6,506) $(7,954) $1,166 Other income (expense), net 443 (10) (77) Depreciation and amortization 430 675 445 Lease exit and related charges 78 177 79 Restructuring and other charges 485 1,187 1,216 Stock-based compensation 1,329 1,046 1,337 Extinguishment of liability - - (10,580) Adjusted EBITDA $(3,741) $(4,879) $(6,414) Total ----- Reconciliation of GAAP operating income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA: Operating income (loss) $(19,012) $(20,682) $(8,876) Other income (expense), net 443 (10) (77) Acquisitions related intangible asset amortization 685 681 981 Depreciation and amortization 1,818 2,402 2,002 Lease exit and related charges 78 177 79 Restructuring and other charges 485 1,187 1,216 Stock-based compensation 1,329 1,046 1,337 Extinguishment of liability - - (10,580) Adjusted EBITDA $(14,174) $(15,199) $(13,918)
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