CARLSBAD, Calif., Aug 10, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Dot Hill Systems Corp. (Nasdaq: HILL) today announced financial results for the second quarter of 2009. The company recognized net revenue in the second quarter of 2009 of $54.3 million, as compared to $71.0 million for the second quarter of 2008 and $53.9 million for the first quarter of 2009.
Gross margin for the second quarter of 2009 was 14.7 percent, compared to 10.2 percent in the second quarter of 2008 and 17.2 percent in the first quarter of 2009. Operating expenses for the second quarter of 2009 were $12.3 million, as compared to $14.7 million in the second quarter of 2008 and $12.6 million in the first quarter of 2009.
Net loss for the second quarter of 2009 was $4.2 million, or $0.09 cents per fully diluted share, as compared to a net loss of $7.4 million, or $0.16 per fully diluted share in the second quarter of 2008 and a net loss of $3.3 million, or $0.07 per fully diluted share, in the first quarter of 2009.
The decline in year-over-year revenue was due to the economic downturn along with declines in revenues from Sun, partially offset by increases in revenues from Hewlett-Packard. On a sequential basis, revenues increased slightly which the company attributed primarily to increases in revenues from Hewlett-Packard offset by a decrease in revenues from Sun.
Non-GAAP gross margin was 14.9 percent for the second quarter of 2009, compared to 10.6 percent in the second quarter of 2008 and 17.4 percent in the first quarter of 2009.
The year-over-year improvement in non-GAAP gross margin percentage was primarily due to the strong progress the company made in reducing product costs over the past year, partially offset by product mix shifts as sales of higher margin Sun and other SANnet II products have declined. The company also indicated that sequential non-GAAP gross margins declined for three primary reasons. First, during the first quarter of 2009, the company had higher than expected sales of high-margin products to telecommunications and government customers, which was not replicated in the second quarter. Second, as a result of the economic downturn, certain of the company's customers reduced their forecasts for legacy products that are nearing end of life, which resulted in an accrual on potential excess materials for these products. Third, the company continued to experience further decline in higher margin revenues from Sun and for its SANnet II products, which was for the most part replaced with revenues from other customers at lower margins.
Total non-GAAP operating expenses for the second quarter of 2009 were $11.1 million, as compared to $13.7 million for the second quarter of 2008 and $11.7 million for the first quarter of 2009. The company attributed the sequential and year over year decreases in operating expenses to its continuing expense reduction initiatives, including reductions in headcount and other discretionary expenses implemented since the third quarter of 2008.
Non-GAAP net loss for the second quarter of 2009 was $3.0 million or $0.06 per fully diluted share as compared to a second quarter 2008 net loss of $6.0 million, or $0.13 per fully diluted share and a first quarter 2009 net loss of $2.3 million, or $0.05 per fully diluted share.
The company exited the second quarter of 2009 with cash and cash equivalents of $57.1 million and a $0.7 million note payable associated with the purchase of intellectual property from Ciprico. This compares to the March 31, 2009 cash and cash equivalents balance of $54.3 million and the Ciprico note payable of $0.8 million. The increase on the company's cash position was primarily attributable to tighter management of working capital. The company also generated $3.4 million in cash flow from operations during the second quarter of 2009.
"Overall, we had a strong quarter against a difficult economic environment," said Hanif Jamal, Dot Hill's senior vice president and chief financial officer. "Our product cost reduction initiatives, operating expense controls and cash management have been excellent and well executed and resulted in a fifth consecutive quarter of non-GAAP operating expense reductions."
The company is targeting third quarter 2009 net revenue in the range of $55 to $62 million and a net loss per fully diluted share in the range of $0.02 to $0.08 on a non-GAAP basis. "Gross margin percentage is expected to remain flat to slightly up on a non-GAAP basis due to product cost reductions and moderate sequential growth in revenue offset by the dilutive impact associated with product mix changes and product line transitions changes," said Jamal. "Operating expenses are expected to increase slightly as we start to invest in sales and marketing, software and hardware product development and we begin to transition our corporate headquarters to Colorado. We expect cash and cash equivalents at the end of September 30, 2009 to be in the range of $52 to $56 million."
"I am pleased with the achievements of our team during the second quarter of 2009," said Dana Kammersgard, Dot Hill's president and chief executive officer. "It was a quarter of solid execution against a difficult economic backdrop. Operationally, we have cut expenses and have systemically improved our gross margins, despite a decline this last quarter because of accruals for excess materials on aging product lines, and have managed our working capital and cash extremely well. More importantly however, I am very excited about the last half of 2009 and into 2010, when we expect the economy to begin to recover and demand to stabilize and we take advantage of technology transitions to win new customers. I am pleased to report that we already have five new design wins this year with others pending and a revenue pipeline that appears to be increasing."
Dot Hill's second quarter 2009 financial results conference call is scheduled to take place on August 10, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. ET. Please join us for a live audio webcast at www.dothill.com in the Investor Relations section. If you prefer to join via telephone, please dial 877-440-5785 (U.S.) or 719-325-4848 (International) at least five minutes prior to the start of the call. A replay of the webcast is scheduled to be available on the Dot Hill web site following the conference call. For a telephone replay, dial 888-203-1112 (U.S.) or 719-457-0820 (International) and enter passcode 4536372.
About Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release contains financial results that exclude the effects of share-based compensation expense, severance costs, restructuring charges, foreign currency gains or losses, the effects of legal settlements and the issuance of a warrant to a customer, and are not in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide meaningful supplemental information to both management and investors that is indicative of the company's core operating results and facilitates comparison of operating results across reporting periods. The company used these non-GAAP measures when evaluating its financial results as well as for internal resource management, planning and forecasting purposes. These non-GAAP measures should not be viewed in isolation from or as a substitute for the company's expected financial results in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures is attached to this press release.
About Dot Hill
Delivering innovative technology and global support, Dot Hill empowers the OEM community to bring unique storage solutions to market, quickly, easily and cost-effectively. Offering high performance and industry-leading uptime, Dot Hill's RAID technology is the foundation for best-in-class storage solutions offering enterprise-class security, availability and data protection. The company's products are in use today by the world's leading service and equipment providers, common carriers and advanced technology and telecommunications companies, as well as government agencies. Dot Hill solutions are certified to meet rigorous industry standards and military specifications, as well as RoHS and WEEE international environmental standards. Headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif., Dot Hill has offices and/or representatives in China, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom, Singapore and the United States. For more information, visit us at http://www.dothill.com.
Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such statements include statements regarding Dot Hill's projected financial results for the third quarter of 2009 and thereafter, anticipated economic conditions and continued cost reductions. The risks that contribute to the uncertain nature of the forward-looking statements include, among other things: the risk that actual financial results for the third quarter of 2009 may be different from the financial guidance provided in this press release; the risks associated with macroeconomic factors that are outside of Dot Hill's control; the fact that no Dot Hill customer agreements provide for mandatory minimum purchase requirements; the risk that one or more of Dot Hill's OEM or other customers may cancel or reduce orders, not order as forecasted or terminate their agreements with Dot Hill; the risk that Dot Hill's new products may not prove to be popular; the risk that one or more of Dot Hill's suppliers or subcontractors may fail to perform or may terminate their agreements with Dot Hill; unforeseen technological, intellectual property, personnel or engineering issues; and the additional risks set forth in the form 10-Q most recently filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by Dot Hill. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made. Dot Hill undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.
DOT HILL SYSTEMS CORP.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
-------- --------
2008 2009 2008 2009
---- ---- ---- ----
NET REVENUE $71,027 $54,328 $123,853 $108,217
COST OF GOODS SOLD 63,805 46,358 112,465 90,986
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GROSS PROFIT 7,222 7,970 11,388 17,231
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OPERATING EXPENSES:
Sales and marketing 3,647 2,519 7,919 5,085
Research and development 7,125 6,934 14,549 14,086
General and administrative 3,939 2,473 6,982 5,242
Restructuring charge - 326 - 411
Legal settlement - - (3,836) -
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Total operating expenses 14,711 12,252 25,614 24,824
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OPERATING LOSS (7,489) (4,282) (14,226) (7,593)
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OTHER INCOME:
Interest income, net 358 42 1,066 115
Other income (expense), net - 13 79 (7)
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Total other income, net 358 55 1,145 108
--- -- ----- ---
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES (7,131) (4,227) (13,081) (7,485)
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT) 239 (39) 398 (6)
--- ---- --- ---
NET LOSS $(7,370) $(4,188) $(13,479) $(7,479)
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NET LOSS PER SHARE:
Basic and diluted $(0.16) $(0.09) $(0.29) $(0.16)
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES USED
TO CALCULATE NET LOSS PER
SHARE:
Basic and diluted 46,055 46,952 46,005 46,836
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COMPREHENSIVE LOSS:
Net loss $(7,370) $(4,188) $(13,479) $(7,479)
Foreign currency translation
(gain) loss 130 (36) (101) 90
--- ---- ----- --
Comprehensive loss $(7,240) $(4,224) $(13,580) $(7,389)
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DOT HILL SYSTEMS CORP.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In Thousands)
December 31, June 30,
------------ --------
2008 2009
---- ----
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $56,850 $57,074
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of
$287 and $551 41,035 29,529
Inventories, net 14,127 9,713
Prepaid expenses and other 4,796 4,186
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Total current assets 116,808 100,502
Property and equipment, net 2,410 2,731
Intangible assets, net 4,164 3,597
Other assets 515 250
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Total assets $123,897 $107,080
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable $31,050 $21,700
Accrued compensation 3,217 3,142
Accrued expenses 5,212 4,016
Deferred revenue 1,121 2,392
Restructuring accrual 681 484
Current portion of long-term note payable 249 255
Income taxes payable 17 70
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Total current liabilities 41,547 32,059
Long term note payable - less current
portion 607 478
Other long-term liabilities 5,091 3,450
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Total liabilities 47,245 35,987
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Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 10,000
shares authorized, no shares issued and
outstanding at December 31, 2008 and
March 31, 2009 - -
Common stock, $.001 par value, 100,000
shares authorized, 46,308 and 48,410
shares issued and outstanding at
December 31, 2008 and June 30, 2009,
respectively 46 48
Additional paid-in capital 300,555 302,383
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (3,474) (3,384)
Accumulated deficit (220,475) (227,954)
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Total stockholders' equity 76,652 71,093
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Total liabilities and stockholders'
equity $123,897 $107,080
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DOT HILL SYSTEMS CORP.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In Thousands)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
-------- --------
2008 2009 2008 2009
---- ---- ---- ----
Cash Flows From Operating
Activities:
Net loss $(7,370) $(4,188) $(13,479) $(7,479)
Adjustments to reconcile
net loss to net cash
used in operating
activities:
Depreciation and
amortization 1,526 725 2,991 1,437
Loss on disposal of
property and equipment 62 - 57 -
(Reduction) provision in
bad debt reserve 51 136 (120) 264
Share-based compensation
expense 898 811 1,563 1,553
Issuance of warrant to
customer - - 2,282 -
Changes in operating
assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (9,818) 3,644 (13,851) 11,216
Inventories 843 3,060 (4,547) 4,410
Prepaid expenses and
other assets 96 (445) (530) 545
Accounts payable 383 686 7,370 (9,268)
Accrued compensation and
other expenses (1,327) (1,102) (1,448) (956)
Deferred revenue (77) 232 (228) (68)
Income taxes payable 219 (6) 345 53
Restructuring accrual - (51) - (193)
Other long-term
liabilities (153) (104) (516) (351)
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Net cash (used in)
provided by operating
activities (14,667) 3,398 (20,111) 1,163
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Cash Flows From Investing
Activities:
Purchases of property
and equipment (597) (596) (865) (1,078)
----- ----- ----- -------
Net cash used in
investing activities (597) (596) (865) (1,078)
----- ----- ----- -------
Cash Flows From Financing
Activities:
Principal payment of
note payable - (62) - (123)
Proceeds from exercise
of stock options and
warrants - - 198 -
Proceeds from sale of
stock to employees - - 465 277
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Net cash provided by
financing activities - (62) 663 154
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Effect of Exchange Rate
Changes on Cash (60) 36 37 (15)
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Net (Decrease) Increase
in Cash and Cash
Equivalents (15,324) 2,776 (20,276) 224
Cash and Cash
Equivalents, beginning
of period 77,406 54,298 82,358 56,850
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Cash and Cash
Equivalents, end of
period $62,082 $57,074 $62,082 $57,074
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Supplemental Disclosures
of Cash Flow
Information:
Cash paid for interest $- $- $- $-
=== === === ===
Cash paid for income
taxes $21 $12 $56 $32
=== === === ===
Supplemental Disclosures
of Non-Cash Investing
and Financing
Activities:
Construction-in-progress
costs incurred but not
paid $133 $180 $275 $281
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DOT HILL SYSTEMS CORP.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION TABLE OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
-------- --------
2008 2009 2008 2009
---- ---- ---- ----
Net loss $(7,370) $(4,188) $(13,479) $(7,479)
Effect of currency (gain) loss 250 102 (44) 242
Effect of share-based
compensation 898 811 1,563 1,553
Effect of issuance of warrant to
customer - - 2,282 -
Effect of legal settlement - - (3,836) -
Effect of restructuring charge - 326 - 411
Effect of severance costs 186 (4) 508 0
--- --- --- ---
Net loss as adjusted $(6,036) $(2,953) $(13,006) $(5,273)
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Net loss per share:
Basic and diluted $(0.13) $(0.06) $(0.28) $(0.11)
====== ====== ====== ======
Weighted average shares used to
calculate net loss per share:
Basic and diluted 46,055 46,952 46,005 46,836
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Net revenue $71,027 $54,328 $123,853 $108,217
Effect of issuance of warrant to
customer - - 2,282 -
--- --- ----- ---
Net revenue as adjusted $71,027 $54,328 $126,135 $108,217
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Gross profit $7,222 $7,970 $11,388 $17,231
Effect of issuance of warrant to
customer - - 2,282 -
Effect of share-based
compensation 108 115 204 208
Effect of severance costs 175 3 224 3
--- --- --- ---
Gross profit as adjusted $7,505 $8,088 $14,098 $17,442
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Operating expenses $14,711 $12,252 $25,614 $24,824
Effect of currency gain (loss) (250) (102) 44 (242)
Effect of share-based
compensation (790) (696) (1,359) (1,345)
Effect of legal settlement - - 3,836 -
Effect of restructuring charge - (326) - (411)
Effect of severance costs (11) 1 (284) 3
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Operating expenses as adjusted $13,660 $11,129 $27,851 $22,829
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DOT HILL SYSTEMS CORP.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION TABLE OF NON-GAAP MEASURES: EBITDA
(In Thousands)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
-------- --------
2008 2009 2008 2009
---- ---- ---- ----
Net loss $(6,036) $(2,953) $(13,006) $(5,273)
Interest expense - 14 - 34
Income taxes 239 (39) 398 (6)
Depreciation 1,120 441 2,178 869
Amortization 406 284 813 568
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EBITDA $(4,271) $(2,253) $(9,617) $(3,808)
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SOURCE Dot Hill Systems Corp.
http://www.dothill.com
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