RigNet Announces Second Quarter 2015 Earnings Results


  • Quarterly revenue of $75.1 million, representing decreases of 6.9% and 3.3% over the prior year and prior quarters, respectively 


  • Quarterly Adjusted EBITDA of $18.5 million, a decrease of 1.6% over the prior year quarter, but an increase of 8.1% over the prior quarter

  • Quarterly Cash Earnings of $15.4 million, representing increases of 3.8% and 7.5% over the prior year and prior quarters, respectively

HOUSTON, Aug. 04, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RigNet, Inc. (NASDAQ:RNET), a leading global provider of digital technology solutions to the oil and gas industry, today reported quarterly results for the quarter ended June 30, 2015.

Quarterly revenue was $75.1 million, representing a decrease of $5.6 million, or 6.9%, as compared to the prior year quarter.  The decrease was primarily due to reduced offshore and onshore drilling budgets resulting from depressed commodity prices.  Compared to the first quarter, revenue decreased by 3.3% for the same reasons.

Quarterly Adjusted EBITDA was $18.5 million, or 24.6% of revenue, representing a decrease of $0.3 million, or 1.6%, over the prior year quarter.  The decrease primarily resulted from lower revenue partially offset by benefits from cost containment actions taken over the first half of the year. Principally as a result of cost containment and strong operational execution, Adjusted EBITDA grew 8.1% over the prior quarter and Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded by 130 and 260 basis points over the prior year and prior quarters, respectively.

Quarterly Cash Earnings were $15.4 million, or $0.86 per diluted share, an increase of $0.6 million, or 3.8%, over the prior year quarter. Compared to the first quarter, Cash Earnings increased $1.1 million, or 7.5%.

Capital expenditures were $8.1 million compared to $11.6 million in the prior year quarter.  Unlevered Free Cash Flow ("UFCF"), defined as Adjusted EBITDA less capital expenditures, was $10.4 million, an increase of $3.2 million, or 44.1%, over the prior year quarter.  The increased UFCF was due primarily to reduced capital expenditures.

Mark B. Slaughter, chief executive officer and president, commented, “The RigNet team demonstrated strong operational execution in the quarter against market headwinds of significantly reduced oil prices and customer spending.  By adjusting our cost structure to the available market, we were able to lift EBITDA and EBITDA margins in the quarter, even as revenues declined, while maintaining needed long-term investments critical for our future success when the macro environment improves.  Despite the near-term market challenges, we continue efforts to strengthen our capabilities, defend and expand our market presence and emerge as a stronger and more capable company.  Moreover, with our strong financial position, we are well-positioned to execute against our long-term growth plans, both organically and inorganically, under the current market conditions.”

A conference call for investors will be held at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (10:00 a.m. Central Time) on Wednesday, August 5, 2015, to discuss RigNet’s 2015 second quarter results.  The call may be accessed live over the telephone by dialing +1 (877) 845-0777, or, for international callers, +1 (760) 298-5090.  Interested parties may also listen to a simultaneous webcast of the conference call by logging onto RigNet’s website at www.rig.net in the Investors – Webcasts and Presentations section.  A replay of the conference call webcast will also be available on our website for approximately thirty days following the call.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains the following non-GAAP measures: Gross Profit (excluding depreciation and amortization), Adjusted EBITDA, Unlevered Free Cash Flow, Cash Earnings and Cash EPS.  Gross Profit (excluding depreciation and amortization), Adjusted EBITDA, Unlevered Free Cash Flow, Cash Earnings and Cash EPS are financial measures that are not calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP.  We refer you to the Company’s most recent 10-K and 10-Q filings for the year ended December 31, 2014 and the three and six months ended June 30, 2015, respectively, for a more detailed discussion of the uses and limitations of our non-GAAP financial measures.

GAAP defines gross profit as revenue less cost of revenue, and includes in costs of revenue depreciation and amortization expenses related to revenue-generating long-lived and intangible assets.  We define Gross Profit (excluding depreciation and amortization) as revenue less cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization).  This measure differs from the GAAP definition of gross profit as we do not include the impact of depreciation and amortization expenses related to revenue-generating long-lived and intangible assets which represent non-cash expenses.  We use this measure to evaluate operating margins and the effectiveness of cost management.

We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) plus interest expense, income tax expense (benefit), depreciation and amortization, impairment of goodwill, foreign exchange impact of intercompany financing activities, (gain) loss on retirement of property, plant and equipment, change in fair value of derivatives, stock-based compensation, IPO or merger/acquisition costs and related bonuses, restructuring charges and non-recurring items.  Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss), operating income (loss) or any other measure of financial performance calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.

We define Unlevered Free Cash Flow as Adjusted EBITDA less capital expenditures.  Unlevered Free Cash Flow should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss), operating income (loss) or any other measure of financial performance calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.

We define Cash Earnings as net income (loss), plus depreciation and amortization, impairment of goodwill, foreign exchange impact of intercompany financing activities, (gain) loss on retirement of property and equipment, change in fair value of derivatives, stock-based compensation, IPO or merger/acquisition costs and related bonuses, restructuring charges and non-recurring items.  We define Cash EPS as Cash Earnings divided by diluted shares.  Cash Earnings and Cash EPS should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss), operating income (loss), basic or diluted earnings per share or any other measure of financial performance calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.

About RigNet

RigNet (NASDAQ:RNET) is a leading global provider of digital technology solutions to the oil and gas industry,  serving offshore and onshore drilling rigs, energy production facilities and energy maritime vessels.  RigNet provides solutions ranging from fully-managed voice and data networks to more advanced applications that include video conferencing and real-time data services to more than 1,200 remote sites in 50 countries on six continents, effectively spanning the drilling and production industry.  RigNet is based in Houston, Texas.  For more information, please visit www.rig.net.  RigNet is a registered trademark of RigNet, Inc.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 – that is, statements related to the future, not past, events.  Forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations and include any statement that does not directly relate to a current or historical fact.  In this context, forward-looking statements often address our expected future business and financial performance, and often contain words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “expect,” “plan” or other similar words.  These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that ultimately may not prove to be accurate.  Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.  For further discussion of risks and uncertainties, individuals should refer to RigNet’s SEC filings.  RigNet undertakes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after this press release.  You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.  All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.


           
   Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
  June 30,
2015
 March 31,
2015
 June 30,
2014
 June 30,
2015
 June 30,
2014
  (in thousands)
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Data:        
Revenue $  75,106  $  77,650  $  80,656  $  152,756  $  155,699 
Expenses:          
Cost of revenue (excluding depreciation and amortization)    39,736     43,933     45,656     83,669     92,177 
Depreciation and amortization    8,211     8,096     7,280     16,307     14,077 
Selling and marketing    1,668     1,823     1,764     3,491     3,293 
General and administrative    16,388     21,346     16,154     37,734     30,997 
Total expenses    66,003     75,198     70,854     141,201     140,544 
Operating income    9,103     2,452     9,802     11,555     15,155 
Other income (expense), net    (348)    (1,080)    (616)    (1,428)    (446)
Income before income taxes     8,755     1,372     9,186     10,127     14,709 
Income tax expense    (2,635)    (2,314)    (3,438)    (4,949)    (6,653)
Net income (loss) $  6,120  $  (942) $  5,748  $  5,178  $  8,056 
           
Income (loss) Per Share - Basic and Diluted          
Net income (loss) attributable to RigNet, Inc. common stockholders $  6,039  $  (1,029) $  5,667  $  5,010  $  7,862 
Net income (loss) per share attributable to RigNet, Inc. common stockholders, basic $  0.35  $  (0.06) $  0.32  $  0.29  $  0.45 
Net income (loss) per share attributable to RigNet, Inc. common stockholders, diluted $  0.34  $  (0.06) $  0.31  $  0.28  $  0.44 
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic    17,499     17,463     17,490     17,482     17,379 
Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted    17,893     17,463     18,108     17,857     18,029 
           
Unaudited Non-GAAP Data:          
Gross Profit (excluding depreciation and amortization) $  35,370  $  33,717  $  35,000  $  69,087  $  63,522 
Gross Profit (excluding depreciation and amortization) margin  47.1%  43.4%  43.4%  45.2%  40.8%
Adjusted EBITDA $  18,506  $  17,114  $  18,806  $  35,620  $  35,014 
Adjusted EBITDA margin  24.6%  22.0%  23.3%  23.3%  22.5%
Unlevered Free Cash Flow $  10,423  $  9,041  $  7,234  $  19,464  $  13,790 
Cash Earnings $  15,363  $  14,289  $  14,803  $  29,652  $  27,315 
Cash EPS $  0.86  $  0.82  $  0.82  $  1.66  $  1.52 



            
   Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 
  June 30,
2015
 March 31,
2015
 June 30,
2014
 June 30,
2015
 June 30,
2014
 
  (in thousands) 
Reconciliation of Gross Profit to Gross Profit (excluding depreciation and                 
amortization):           
Gross profit $  27,508  $  25,978  $  28,073  $  53,486  $  50,127  
Depreciation and amortization related to cost of revenue    7,862     7,739     6,927     15,601     13,395  
Gross Profit (excluding depreciation and amortization) $  35,370  $  33,717  $  35,000  $  69,087  $  63,522  
            

 

            
   Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 
  June 30,
2015
 March 31,
2015
 June 30,
2014
 June 30,
2015
 June 30,
2014
 
  (in thousands) 
Reconciliation of Net Income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA, Cash Earnings, Cash EPS and Unlevered Free Cash Flow:     
Net income (loss) $  6,120  $  (942) $  5,748  $  5,178  $  8,056  
Interest expense    508     511     565     1,019     1,046  
Depreciation and amortization    8,211     8,096     7,280     16,307     14,077  
Gain on sales of property, plant and equipment, net of retirements    (1)    (12)    (10)    (13)    (83) 
Stock-based compensation    1,033     949     1,195     1,982     2,343  
Restructuring costs    -     6,198     -     6,198     -  
Acquisition costs    -     -     590     -     2,922  
Income tax expense    2,635     2,314     3,438     4,949     6,653  
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP measure) $  18,506  $  17,114  $  18,806  $  35,620  $  35,014  
Interest expense    (508)    (511)    (565)    (1,019)    (1,046) 
Income tax expense    (2,635)    (2,314)    (3,438)    (4,949)    (6,653) 
Cash Earnings (non-GAAP measure) $  15,363  $  14,289  $  14,803  $  29,652  $  27,315  
Diluted Shares    17,893     17,463     18,108     17,857     18,029  
Cash EPS (non-GAAP measure) $  0.86  $  0.82  $  0.82  $  1.66  $  1.52  
            
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP measure) $  18,506  $  17,114  $  18,806  $  35,620  $  35,014  
Capital expenditures    8,083     8,073     11,572     16,156     21,224  
Unlevered Free Cash Flow (non-GAAP measure) $  10,423  $  9,041  $  7,234  $  19,464  $  13,790  
            

 

      
  June 30, December 31, 
   2015   2014  
  (in thousands) 
Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet Data:     
Cash and cash equivalents $  61,524  $  66,576  
Restricted cash - current portion    781     1,200  
Total assets    294,502     299,837  
Current maturities of long-term debt    8,413     8,405  
Long-term debt    73,461     77,706  
      
      
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   2015   2014  
  (in thousands) 
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Data:     
Cash and cash equivalents, January 1, $  66,576  $  59,822  
Net cash provided by operating activities    13,435     10,040  
Net cash used in investing activities    (13,891)    (37,875) 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities    (4,295)    27,572  
Changes in foreign currency translation    (301)    1,448  
Cash and cash equivalents, June 30, $  61,524  $  61,007  
      

 

               
  2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter   
  2014 2014 2014 2015 2015   
Selected Operational Data (4):             
Offshore drilling rigs (1) 277 285 278 281 270   
Strategic initiatives (2) 553 548 562 526 515    
Other sites (3) 705 691 676 493 442    
Total 1,535 1,524 1,516 1,300 1,227   
              
(1) Includes jack up, semi-submersible and drillship rigs   
(2) Includes production facilities, energy support vessels and international land rigs   
(3) Includes U.S. onshore drilling rigs, completion sites, man-camps, remote offices and supply bases    
(4) Includes sites acquired from Inmarsat's Enterprise Energy business unit    
              

 

            
   Three Months Ended Six Months Ended 
  June 30,
2015
 March 31,
2015
 June 30,
2014
 June 30,
2015
 June 30,
2014
 
  (in thousands) 
Eastern Hemisphere:           
Revenue $  38,085  $  38,971  $  39,842  $  77,056  $  77,864  
Cost of revenue    18,734     17,900     19,204     36,634     37,897  
Gross Profit (non-GAAP measure)    19,351     21,071     20,638     40,422     39,967  
Gross Profit margin  50.8%  54.1%  51.8%  52.5%  51.3% 
Depreciation and amortization    3,988     3,972     3,353     7,960     6,076  
Selling, general and administrative    3,664     3,528     3,783     7,192     6,767  
Operating income $  11,699  $  13,571  $  13,502  $  25,270  $  27,124  
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP measure) $  15,735  $  17,475  $  17,187  $  33,210  $  33,878  
Adjusted EBITDA margin  41.3%  44.8%  43.1%  43.1%  43.5% 
            
Western Hemisphere:           
Revenue $  26,654  $  28,128  $  30,053  $  54,782  $  51,461  
Cost of revenue    11,714     13,954     16,572     25,668     29,244  
Gross Profit (non-GAAP measure)    14,940     14,174     13,481     29,114     22,217  
Gross Profit margin  56.1%  50.4%  44.9%  53.1%  43.2% 
Depreciation and amortization    2,964     3,016     2,682     5,980     5,445  
Selling, general and administrative    4,326     4,554     4,039     8,880     6,328  
Operating income $  7,650  $  6,604  $  6,760  $  14,254  $  10,444  
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP measure) $  10,707  $  9,249  $  9,564  $  19,956  $  16,144  
Adjusted EBITDA margin  40.2%  32.9%  31.8%  36.4%  31.4% 
            
Telecoms Systems Integration:           
Revenue $  10,367  $  10,551  $  10,761  $  20,918  $  26,374  
Cost of revenue    7,715     8,073     7,466     15,788     20,408  
Gross Profit (non-GAAP measure)    2,652     2,478     3,295     5,130     5,966  
Gross Profit margin  25.6%  23.5%  30.6%  24.5%  22.6% 
Depreciation and amortization    774     764     954     1,538     2,009  
Selling, general and administrative    1,356     1,080     843     2,436     1,496  
Operating income (loss) $  522  $  634  $  1,498  $  1,156  $  2,461  
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP measure) $  1,318  $  1,249  $  2,391  $  2,567  $  4,402  
Adjusted EBITDA margin  12.7%  11.8%  22.2%  12.3%  16.7% 
            
NOTE:  Consolidated balances include the three segments above along with corporate activities and intercompany eliminations. 
            

            

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