Covisint Corporation Announces Second Quarter Fiscal 2016 Earnings Results


  • Subscription revenue of $15.3 million
  • Total revenue of $18.4 million
  • Updates progress of strategic initiatives to reposition business for growth
  • Adds new capabilities to accelerate development and deployment of Internet of Things applications and solutions


DETROIT, Nov. 10, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Covisint Corporation (Nasdaq:COVS), the leading Cloud Platform for building Identity and Internet of Things (IoT) applications, today announced financial results for the second quarter of its fiscal year 2016 ended September 30, 2015.

"Covisint continues to make significant progress towards the execution of the four key initiatives that we had outlined as core to our year of execution. We are focused on building out our direct sales organization, developing additional strategic partners, refining our brand and platform positioning, and enhancing our platform to meet market demands," said Covisint Chairman and CEO, Sam Inman. “In September, we further enhanced our platform with important functions that our customers and the market need in IoT. These enhancements provide a complete solution, incorporating real-time messaging, data modeling, and a new concept of ‘life-cycle management’ which greatly simplifies the challenge of configuring, managing, and monitoring secure IoT solutions.”

Second Quarter 2016 Financial Results

  • Revenues: Subscription revenue decreased 9% year-over-year to $15.3 million.  Services revenue decreased 37% year-over-year to $3.1 million.  Total revenues decreased by 15% year-over-year to $18.4 million.
  • Gross Profit: GAAP gross profit was $9.9 million.  GAAP gross margin was 54%.  Non-GAAP gross profit was $10.9 million.  Non-GAAP gross margin was 59%.
  • Earnings: GAAP diluted loss per share was ($0.10) compared to ($0.19) in the same quarter last year.  Non-GAAP diluted loss per share was ($0.09) compared to ($0.13) in the same quarter last year.


Second Quarter Fiscal 2016 Business Highlights

In the second quarter, Covisint:

  • Announced the addition of IoT Messaging and IoT Lifecycle Management Services to the Covisint Cloud Platform - new capabilities unlock the business value from complex, connected product ecosystems that require sharing trusted information securely, and at scale with the ecosystem of related people, systems and things around the connected asset.
  • Launched innovative visibility network for tracking in-transit inventory with FreightVerify.  Initiative enables real-time data for manufacturing operations to accelerate decision-making, proactively manage freight exceptions and increase efficiency in freight operations.
  • Chief Security Officer, Dave Miller, presented at IoT Evolution Conference & Expo 2015 on the proliferation of connected transportation and how new business models are taking connectivity to new levels in the automotive world - and the impact those models will have on the industry.
  • Spoke at TU-Automotive's Insurance Telematics USA Conference, discussing how the connected car is changing the face of mobility, weighing the differing needs of aging populations and millennial generation in terms of vehicle ownership, including emerging mobility models such as car sharing and ridesharing, and how these factor into usage-based insurance policies.


Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to reporting financial results in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), Covisint monitors non-GAAP measures, including non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net income (loss), non-GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share and adjusted EBITDA. Each of these financial measures excludes the impact of certain items (the impact of stock award compensation expense, the amortization and impairment of intangible assets and amounts incurred for capitalized internal software costs) and, therefore, has not been calculated in accordance with GAAP.

Covisint monitors these non-GAAP measures to evaluate its ongoing operational performance and enhance an overall understanding of its past financial performance. Covisint believes that these non-GAAP metrics help illustrate underlying trends in its business that could otherwise be masked by the effect of the income or expenses, as well as the related tax effects, that are excluded in non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net income (loss), non-GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share and adjusted EBITDA. Furthermore, Covisint uses these measures to establish budgets and operational goals for managing its business and evaluating its performance. Covisint also believes that these non-GAAP measures provide additional tools for investors to use in comparing its recurring core business operating results over multiple periods against other companies in its industry.

The presentation of this non-GAAP financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures discussed in this press release to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures is included with the financial statements contained in this press release. Management uses both GAAP and non-GAAP information in evaluating and operating its business internally and as such has determined that it is important to provide this information to investors.

Conference Call and Webcast Information

Covisint management will hold a conference call at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern time) today to discuss these results. The U.S. toll free dial-in for the conference call is 1-877-407-4018, and the international dial-in number is 1-201-689-8471. No passcode is required. A live webcast of the conference call will also be available on the company's website at investors.covisint.com.

For those unable to participate in the conference call, a replay will be available after the conclusion of the earnings call on November 10, 2015, through November 17, 2015. The U.S. toll-free replay dial-in number is 1-877-870-5176 and the international replay dial-in number is 1-858-384-5517. The replay passcode is 13622381.

About Covisint Corporation

Covisint is the leading Cloud Platform for building Identity and Internet of Things (IoT) applications, and enables the identification, authorization and connection of complex networks of people, processes, systems and things.

Covisint's open, developer-friendly, enterprise-class Cloud Platform facilitates the rapid development and deployment of the Internet of Things (IoT), Identity Management (IdM) and Connected Supply Chain solutions - enabling customers to securely identify, authenticate and connect users, devices, applications and information. Covisint has been successfully operating globally at enterprise scale for more than 12 years. Today, the Covisint Platform enables more than 3,000 organizations to connect with more than 212,000 business partners and customers, and supports more than $4 billion in ecommerce transactions annually. Learn more at http://www.covisint.com/.


Forward-looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding Covisint's future financial performance, market growth, the demand for Covisint's solutions, and general business conditions. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based upon Covisint's historical performance and its current plans, estimates and expectations and are not a representation that such plans, estimates, or expectations will be achieved. These forward-looking statements represent Covisint's expectations as of the date of this press release. Subsequent events may cause these expectations to change, and Covisint disclaims any obligation to update the forward-looking statements in the future. These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, our ability to attract new customers; the extent to which customers renew their contracts; the extent we are able to maintain pricing with our customers at renewal;  the continued growth of the market for our solutions; the success of our channel partner and certified partner strategies; competition from current competitors and new market entrants; unpredictable macro-economic conditions; the loss of any of our key employees; the length of the sales for our solutions; and other risk and uncertainties. Further information on potential factors that could affect actual results is included in Covisint's reports filed with the SEC.



COVISINT CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In Thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
 September 30, 2015 March 31, 2015
ASSETS   
CURRENT ASSETS:   
Cash$41,695   $50,077  
Accounts receivable, net 12,595    15,348  
Deferred tax asset, net 13    16  
Prepaid expenses 2,710    3,160  
Other current assets 2,345    4,209  
Total current assets 59,358    72,810  
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, LESS ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION 9,190    8,809  
CAPITALIZED SOFTWARE AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET 10,363    10,646  
OTHER:   
Goodwill 25,385    25,385  
Deferred costs 889    1,736  
Deferred tax asset, net 1,457    1,528  
Other assets 434    928  
Total other assets 28,165    29,577  
TOTAL ASSETS$107,076   $121,842  
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY   
CURRENT LIABILITIES:   
Accounts payable$6,118   $7,703  
Accrued commissions 1,907    3,286  
Deferred revenue 16,770    18,029  
Accrued expenses 2,987    3,344  
Deferred tax liability, net 1,564    1,597  
Total current liabilities 29,346    33,959  
DEFERRED REVENUE 2,190    3,914  
ACCRUED LIABILITIES AND OTHER 2,687    2,622  
Total liabilities 34,223    40,495  
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES   
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:   
Common Stock       
Additional paid-in capital 159,304    157,004  
Retained deficit (86,345   (75,633 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (106)   (24 
Total shareholders' equity 72,853    81,347  
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY$107,076   $121,842  






COVISINT CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
(Unaudited)
    
 THREE MONTHS
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
 SIX MONTHS
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
 2015 2014 2015 2014
REVENUE$18,393  $21,735  $36,875  $43,322 
COST OF REVENUE 8,469   14,326   18,246   29,592 
GROSS PROFIT 9,924   7,409   18,629   13,730 
  54  34  51  32
OPERATING EXPENSES:       
Research and development 3,127   2,583   6,790   5,699 
Sales and marketing 7,183   8,003   14,659   17,775 
General and administrative 3,730   4,111   7,817   9,657 
Total operating expenses 14,040   14,697   29,266   33,131 
OPERATING LOSS (4,116  (7,288  (10,637  (19,401
Other income (expense) (33  17   (31  39 
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES (4,149  (7,271  (10,668  (19,362
INCOME TAX PROVISION (BENEFIT) (23  33   44   58 
NET LOSS$(4,126 $(7,304 $(10,712 $(19,420
        
DILUTED EPS COMPUTATION       
Numerator:  Net loss$(4,126 $(7,304 $(10,712 $(19,420
Denominator:       
Weighted-average common shares outstanding 39,346   37,972   39,203   37,730 
Dilutive effect of stock awards           
Total shares 39,346   37,972   39,203   37,730 
Diluted EPS$(0.10 $(0.19 $(0.27 $(0.51
        





COVISINT CORPORATION
NON-GAAP CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
(Unaudited)
    
 THREE MONTHS
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
 SIX MONTHS
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
 2015 2014 2015 2014
REVENUE$18,393  $21,735  $36,875  $43,322 
COST OF REVENUE 7,542   12,526   16,385   25,633 
GROSS PROFIT 10,851   9,209   20,490   17,689 
  59  42  56  41
OPERATING EXPENSES:       
Research and development 4,225   3,194   8,262   7,034 
Sales and marketing 6,951   7,585   14,318   16,612 
General and administrative 3,339   3,294   6,442   7,408 
Total operating expenses 14,515   14,073   29,022   31,054 
OPERATING LOSS (3,664  (4,864  (8,532  (13,365
Other income (expense) (33  17   (31  39 
LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES (3,697  (4,847  (8,563  (13,326
INCOME TAX PROVISION (BENEFIT) (23  33   44   58 
NET LOSS$(3,674 $(4,880 $(8,607 $(13,384
        
DILUTED EPS COMPUTATION       
Numerator:  Net loss$(3,674) $(4,880) $(8,607) $(13,384)
Denominator:       
Weighted-average common shares outstanding 39,346   37,972   39,203   37,730 
Dilutive effect of stock awards       
Total shares 39,346   37,972   39,203   37,730 
Diluted EPS$(0.09 $(0.13 $(0.22 $(0.35






COVISINT CORPORATION
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
(Unaudited)
    
 THREE MONTHS
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
 SIX MONTHS
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
 2015 2014 2015 2014
Gross profit$9,924  $7,409  $18,629  $13,730 
Gross profit % 54  34  51  32
Adjustments:       
Stock compensation expense—cost of revenue 22   69   52   584 
% of total revenue %  %  %  1
Cost of revenue—amortization of capitalized software 905   1,731   1,809   3,375 
% of total revenue 5  8%  5  8
Adjusted gross profit$10,851  $9,209  $20,490  $17,689 
Adjusted gross profit % 59  42  56  41
        
        
    
 THREE MONTHS
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
 SIX MONTHS
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
 2015 2014 2015 2014
Cost of revenue$8,469  $14,326  $18,246  $29,592 
Adjustments:       
Stock compensation expense 22   69   52   584 
Cost of revenue - amortization of capitalized software 905   1,731   1,809   3,375 
        
Cost of revenue, non-GAAP$7,542  $12,526  $16,385  $25,633 
        
        
 THREE MONTHS
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
 SIX MONTHS
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
 2015 2014 2015 2014
Research and  development$3,127  $2,583  $6,790  $5,699 
Adjustments:       
Capitalized internal software costs (1,126  (639  (1,526  (1,429
Stock compensation expense 28   28   54   94 
        
Research and  development, non-GAAP$4,225  $3,194  $8,262  $7,034 
        
        
        
        
        
        
 THREE MONTHS
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
 SIX MONTHS
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
 2015 2014 2015 2014
Sales and marketing$7,183  $8,003  $14,659  $17,775 
Adjustments:       
Stock compensation expense 232   341   341   946 
Amortization of customer relationship agreements    77      217 
        
Sales and marketing, non-GAAP$6,951  $7,585  $14,318  $16,612 
        
        
 THREE MONTHS
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
 SIX MONTHS
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
 2015 2014 2015 2014
General and administrative$3,730  $4,111  $7,817  $9,657 
Adjustments:       
Stock compensation expense 391   817   1,375   2,249 
        
General and administrative, non-GAAP$3,339  $3,294  $6,442  $7,408 
        
        
 THREE MONTHS
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
 SIX MONTHS
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
 2015 2014 2015 2014
Net loss$(4,126 $(7,304 $(10,712 $(19,420
Adjustments:       
Capitalized internal software costs (1,126  (639  (1,526  (1,429
Stock compensation expense 673   1,255   1,822   3,873 
Amortization of capitalized software and other intangibles 905   1,808   1,809   3,592 
Net loss, non-GAAP$(3,674 $(4,880 $(8,607 $(13,384
        
        
 THREE MONTHS
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
 SIX MONTHS
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
 2015 2014 2015 2014
Diluted EPS$(0.10 $(0.19 $(0.27 $(0.51
Adjustments:       
Capitalized internal software costs (0.03  (0.02  (0.04  (0.04
Stock compensation expense 0.02   0.03   0.05   0.10 
Amortization of capitalized software and other intangibles 0.02   0.05   0.04   0.10 
Diluted EPS, non-GAAP$(0.09 $(0.13 $(0.22 $(0.35





COVISINT CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(In Thousands)
(Unaudited)
  
 SIX MONTHS
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
 2015 2014
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES:   
Net loss$(10,712 $(19,420
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash provided by (used in) operations:   
Depreciation and amortization 3,497   4,687 
Deferred income taxes 48   (56
Stock award compensation 1,822   3,874 
Other 5    
Net change in assets and liabilities, net of effects from currency fluctuations:   
Accounts receivable 2,723   2,168 
Other assets 3,658   1,984 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (1,625  2,207 
Deferred revenue (2,986  (5,747
Net cash (used in) operating activities$(3,570 $(10,303
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES:   
Purchase of:   
Property and equipment (3,451  (1,873
Capitalized software (1,526  (1,429
Proceeds from asset disposals 29    
Net cash (used in) investing activities$(4,948 $(3,302
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES:   
Cash payments from former parent company    16,347 
Cash payments to former parent company    (9,247
Vendor financing payments (369   
Net proceeds from exercise of stock awards 486   1,184 
Net cash provided by financing activities$117  $8,284 
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH 19   (47
NET CHANGE IN CASH (8,382  (5,368
CASH AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 50,077   49,536 
CASH AT END OF PERIOD$41,695  $44,168 

 


            

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