DSP Group, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2017 Results


First Quarter GAAP Gross Margin of 43.8% and Non-GAAP Gross Margin of 44.2%, Exceeding Guidance

Office/VoIP Revenues of $6.6 Million, 30% Year-over-Year Increase

LOS ALTOS, Calif., April 27, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DSP Group®, Inc. (NASDAQ:DSPG), a leading global provider of wireless chipset solutions for converged communications, announced today its results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017.

First Quarter Financial Review:

  • GAAP and non-GAAP diluted loss per share of $0.13 and $0.05, respectively
  • Revenues of $27.9 million, up 1% year-over-year
  • GAAP and non-GAAP gross margin of 43.8% and 44.2%, respectively, a 140 and 160 basis point improvement year-over-year, respectively
  • GAAP and non-GAAP operating loss of $3.4 million and $1.5 million, respectively, compared to GAAP and non-GAAP operating loss of $3.2 and $1.9 million for the first quarter of 2016, respectively
  • GAAP and non-GAAP net loss of $2.9 million and $1.1 million, respectively, compared to GAAP and non-GAAP net loss of $2.9 million and $1.7 million for the first quarter of 2016, respectively
  • Repurchase of 124,000 shares of common stock for approximately $1.3 million
  • Cash, deposits and marketable securities of $119.8 million as of March 31, 2017

Management Comments:
Commenting on the results, Ofer Elyakim, CEO of DSP Group, stated, "Our first quarter performance reflects continued improvement in our non-GAAP gross margin of 160 bps to 44.2%, and execution of our new products strategy as evidenced by the solid year-over-year revenue growth of 30% and 42% in our Office/VoIP and IoT businesses, respectively.  These initiatives, together with a modest recovery in our cordless business, more than offset the expected temporary shortfall in HDClear revenues.”

Mr. Elyakim added, “Looking ahead to the second quarter, we expect a sequential increase in revenues, propelled by shipments of our HDClear products for non-smartphone applications, market share gains in the Office/VoIP segment and gradual increase in demand for IoT products. More importantly, DSP Group is uniquely positioned to become a leader in the bourgeoning market of Voice User Interface, by leveraging our proven leadership and expertise in voice processing and low power design. We have successfully built a promising and diverse engagement pipeline with leading OEMs, which is just beginning to materialize, paving a promising path for long term growth.”

First Quarter Product and Market Highlights:

  • New product revenues of $11.2 million, 40% of total revenues
  • Office/VoIP segment revenues of $6.6 million, a year-over-year increase of 30%
  • Home gateway revenues of $2.7 million, roughly flat on year-over-year basis
  • IoT revenues of $1.5 million, a year-over-year increase of 42%
  • Mobile/HDClear segment revenues of $0.4 million, a year-over-year decrease of 90%
  • QIVICON, Deutsche Telekom's smart home platform, launched its Home-Base 2, an IoT hub incorporating our ULE technology bundled with ULE- based sensors
  • Proximus, Belgium’s incumbent telco and Sunrise, a leading Swiss service provider, started shipping DECT-enabled home gateways based on our technology
  • Two tier 1 OEMs launched new IP Phones based on our DVF99 SoC
  • STMicroelectronics launched a power-efficient, voice processing microphone with keyword detection for battery-operated devices based on our HDClear technology
  • Libre Wireless integrated our audio processing and telephony technologies to transform smart speakers into voice-enabled telephones
  • Emza Visual Sense announced a battery-powered intelligent computer vision always-on visual sensor for residential security and smart buildings based on our HDClear
  • Leedarson launched IoT products, including smart lighting, based on our ULE

First Quarter GAAP Results:
Revenues for the first quarter of 2017 were $27.9 million, an increase of 1% from revenues of $27.7 million for the first quarter of 2016.  Net loss for the first quarter of 2017 was $2.9 million, similar to the first quarter of 2016.  Loss per share for the first quarter of 2017 was $0.13, same as for the first quarter of 2016.

First Quarter Non-GAAP Results:
Non-GAAP net loss and loss per share for the first quarter of 2017 were $1.1 million and $0.05, respectively, as compared to non-GAAP net loss and loss per share of $1.7 million and $0.08, respectively, for the first quarter of 2016.  Non-GAAP net loss and loss per share for the first quarter of 2017 exclude the impact of amortization of acquired intangible assets in the amount of $425,000 associated with previous acquisitions; equity-based compensation expenses of $1.5 million; and changes in deferred taxes in the amount of $182,000 related to intangible assets acquired in previous acquisitions and equity-based compensation expenses.  Non-GAAP net loss and loss per share for the first quarter of 2016 exclude the impact of amortization of acquired intangible assets of $321,000 associated with previous acquisitions; equity-based compensation expenses of $1.0 million; and changes in deferred taxes in the amount of $80,000 related to intangible assets acquired in previous acquisitions.

Earnings Conference Call Details
DSP Group will discuss its first quarter financial results, along with its outlook and guidance for the second quarter of 2017, on its conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET today, and invites you to listen via our conference call or a live broadcast over the Internet.

Investors may access the conference call by dialing +1 877 280 2342 (domestic US) or +1 646 254 3360 (international) approximately 10 minutes prior to the starting time. The password is DSP Group. The broadcast via the Internet can be accessed by all interested parties through the Investor Relations section of DSP Group’s website at www.dspg.com or link to: http://edge.media-server.com/m/p/68mfctyv

A replay of the conference call will be available for a week following the call. To listen to the session, please dial +1 347 366 9565 (domestic US) or +44 20 3427 0598 (international) and enter the company access code: 5047293#.

Presentation on Non-GAAP Net Income Calculation
The Company believes that the non-GAAP presentation of net income and diluted earnings per share presented in this press release is useful to investors in comparing results for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 to the same period in 2016 because the exclusion of the above noted expenses may provide a more meaningful analysis of the Company’s core operating results. Further, the Company believes it is useful to investors to understand how the expenses associated with equity-based compensation are reflected in its statements of income.

Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that qualify as “forward-looking statements” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including Mr. Elyakim’s statements that the Company expects a sequential increase in revenues, propelled by shipments of its HDClear products for non-smartphone applications, market share gains for its VoIP products and gradual increase in demand for its IoT products, as well as the belief that the Company is uniquely positioned to become a leader in the bourgeoning market of Voice User Interface and that the pipeline with leading OEMs the Company built paves a path for long term growth.  The results from these statements may not actually arise as a result of various factors, including the market penetration of new products such as products with Voice User Interface; unexpected delays in the commercial launch of new products, including in the mobile and office segments; speed of decline in the cordless market; DSP Group's ability to manage costs; DSP Group’s ability to develop and produce new products at competitive costs and in a timely manner and the ability of such products to achieve broad market acceptance; and general market demand for products that incorporate DSP Group’s technology in the market. These factors and other factors which may affect future operating results or DSP Group’s stock price are discussed under “RISK FACTORS” in the Form 10-K for fiscal 2016, as well as other reports DSP Group has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and which are available on DSP Group’s website (www.dspg.com) under Investor Relations. DSP Group assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or information, which speak as of their respective dates.

About DSP Group
DSP Group®, Inc. (NASDAQ:DSPG) is a leading global provider of wireless chipset solutions for converged communications. Delivering semiconductor system solutions with software and hardware reference designs, DSP Group enables OEMs/ODMs, consumer electronics (CE) manufacturers and service providers to cost-effectively develop new revenue-generating products with fast time to market. At the forefront of semiconductor innovation and operational excellence for over two decades, DSP Group provides a broad portfolio of wireless chipsets integrating DECT/CAT-iq, ULE, Wi-Fi, PSTN, HDClear™, video and VoIP technologies. DSP Group enables converged voice, audio, video and data connectivity across diverse mobile, consumer and enterprise products – from mobile devices, connected multimedia screens, and home automation & security to cordless phones, VoIP systems, and home gateways. Leveraging industry-leading experience and expertise, DSP Group partners with CE manufacturers and service providers to shape the future of converged communications at home, office and on the go. For more information, visit www.dspg.com.


DSP GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
  Three Months Ended
  March 31,
   2017 2016
  (Unaudited)(Unaudited)
    
Revenues  $27,933 $27,659 
Cost of revenues  15,686  15,942 
        
Gross profit    12,247    11,717 
Operating expenses:       
Research and development, net   9,190   8,889 
Sales and marketing  3,575  3,392 
General and administrative  2,487  2,283 
Amortization of intangible assets  425  321 
        
Total operating expenses  15,677  14,885 
        
Operating loss    (3,430)   (3,168)
      
Financial income, net    416    292 
            
Loss before taxes on income  (3,014) (2,876)
        
Income tax benefit (expense)  148    (37)
        
Net loss $  (2,866)$  (2,913)
Net loss per share:   
Basic $  (0.13)$  (0.13)
Diluted $  (0.13)$  (0.13)
    
Weighted average number of shares used in per share computations of net loss per share:   
Basic  22,102  21,711 
Diluted  22,102  21,711 
        


Unaudited Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures
  (In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
  Three Months Ended
  March 31, 
   2017 2016
  UnauditedUnaudited
GAAP net loss $  (2,866)$  (2,913)
Equity-based compensation expense included in cost of revenues  97  61 
Equity-based compensation expense included in research and development, net  616  426 
Equity-based compensation expense included in sales and marketing  300  131 
Equity-based compensation expense included in general and administrative  518  367 
Amortization of intangible assets  425  321 
Changes in deferred taxes related to intangible assets and equity-based compensation expense  (182) (80)
Non-GAAP net loss $  (1,092)$  (1,687)
    
Weighted-average number of common stock used in computation of GAAP diluted net loss per share (in thousands)  22,102  21,711 
Weighted-average number of shares related to outstanding options, stock appreciation rights and restricted share units (in thousands)  -  - 
Weighted-average number of common stock used in computation of non-GAAP diluted net loss per share (in thousands)  22,102  21,711 
    
GAAP diluted net loss per share $  (0.13)$  (0.13)
Equity-based compensation expense  0.07  0.05 
Amortization of intangible assets  0.02  0.01 
Changes of deferred taxes related to intangible assets and equity-based compensation expense  (0.01) (0.01)
Non-GAAP diluted net loss per share $  (0.05)$  (0.08)
     


DSP GROUP, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
 
  March 31,December 31,
  20172016
  (Unaudited)(Audited)
Assets     
Current assets:   
Cash and cash equivalents
  17,216
 $
17,752
 
Restricted deposits  5  70 
Marketable securities and short term deposits  34,277  29,031 
Trade receivables, net  18,159  19,069 
Inventories  9,239  9,748 
Other accounts receivable and prepaid expenses  3,009  2,331 
Total current assets
  81,905  78,001 
        
Property and equipment, net  4,042  4,130 
        
Long term marketable securities and deposits  68,292  78,092 
Severance pay fund  13,770  12,751 
Deferred income taxes  1,088  918 
Intangible assets, net  10,298  10,723 
Long term prepaid expenses and lease deposits    1,429     1,329  
   94,877  103,813 
Total assets
 $180,824 $185,944 
  
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity 
Current liabilities:   
Trade payables $10,266 $12,540 
Other current liabilities  10,633  13,359 
Total current liabilities  20,899  25,899 
    
Accrued severance pay  13,965  12,908 
Accrued pensions  815   803  
Deferred income taxes    688     787  
Total long term liabilities  15,468  14,498 
        
Stockholders’ equity:   
Common stock  22  22 
Additional paid-in capital  367,652  366,121 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (1,537) (1,852)
Less – Cost of treasury stock   (120,404)  (122,632)
Accumulated deficit    (101,276)   (96,112)
Total stockholders’ equity    144,457  145,547 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $180,824 $185,944 



            

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