Bottomline Technologies Reports Third Quarter Results

Strong Growth in Subscription and Transaction Revenue Highlights Third Quarter


PORTSMOUTH, N.H., April 27, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bottomline Technologies (NASDAQ:EPAY), a leading provider of financial technology which helps businesses pay and get paid, today reported financial results for the fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2017.

Subscription and transaction revenues, which are primarily related to the company’s cloud platforms, increased 13% as compared to the third quarter of last year to $55.9 million, or 16% on a constant currency basis, which is calculated as discussed in the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section that follows.  Revenues overall for the third quarter were $86.1 million.

GAAP net loss for the third quarter was $6.6 million compared to a net loss of $4.2 million for the third quarter of last year. GAAP net loss per share was $0.17 in the third quarter compared to $0.11 in the third quarter of last year.

Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter was $19.1 million, or 22% of overall revenue compared to $19.4 million, or 23% of overall revenue for the third quarter of last year. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as discussed in the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section that follows.

Core net income for the third quarter was $9.0 million compared to $10.1 million for the third quarter of last year. Core earnings per share was $0.23 for the third quarter compared to $0.26 for the third quarter of last year. Core net income and core earnings per share exclude certain items as discussed in the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section that follows.

“We are pleased with the results for the third quarter and our outlook for the upcoming fiscal year," said Rob Eberle, President and CEO of Bottomline Technologies. “The third quarter’s strong subscription and transaction revenue growth reflects the value customers are placing on our innovative payment product set and the solid performance against our profitability goals underscores our proven ability to execute. We are committed to driving shareholder value and confident that our strategic plan will deliver solid returns to our shareholders.”

Revenues for the nine months ended March 31, 2017 were $255.9 million compared to $255.2 million in the nine months ended March 31, 2016.  Subscription and transaction revenues increased 13%, or 18% on a constant currency basis, to $163.6 million in the nine months ended March 31, 2017 from $144.3 million in the nine months ended March 31, 2016.  GAAP net loss for the nine months ended March 31, 2017 was $27.5 million compared to $13.7 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2016.  GAAP net loss per share was $0.73 for the nine months ended March 31, 2017 compared to $0.36 for the nine months ended March 31, 2016. 

Core net income for the nine months ended March 31, 2017 was $27.1 million compared to $29.5 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2016.  Core earnings per share for the nine months ended March 31, 2017 was $0.71 compared to $0.77 for the nine months ended March 31, 2016.

Third Quarter Customer Highlights      

  • 18 leading institutions selected Paymode-X, Bottomline’s leading cloud-based payments automation platform.
     
  • 3 leading organizations, including QBE Legal, chose Bottomline's cloud-based legal spend management solutions to automate, manage and control their legal spend.  
     
  • Signed 5 new Digital Banking deals, helping banks to compete and grow their corporate and business banking franchises by deploying innovative digital capabilities.
     
  • Companies such as Leibert Corporation and Banque Cantonale du Valais selected Bottomline’s Financial Messaging solution to improve operating efficiencies and optimize the effectiveness of their financial transactions by utilizing the SWIFT global network.
     
  • Organizations such as Regal Entertainment Group and Chesapeake Employers Insurance Co chose Bottomline’s corporate payment automation solutions to extend their payments capabilities and improve efficiencies.

Third Quarter Strategic Corporate Highlights              

  • Announced the appointment of Mr. Paul H. Hough to the Board of Directors.  Mr. Hough is EVP and Deputy Chief Financial Officer of American Express.  Mr. Hough’s thirty year career at American Express has included finance and general management experience in the U.S. and abroad. Currently, Mr. Hough has stewardship for financial management, risk finance, financial strategy and long range planning for the business and servicing groups. He is a member of American Express’ Operating Committee and Global Management Team.
     
  • Launched a new payment fraud solution for members of the SWIFT payment network.  The solution is part of a package of measures being offered by Bottomline to help customers meet security requirements from the SWIFT payments cooperative under its recently announced Customer Security Programme (CSP.).  The new fraud solution goes beyond the mandatory controls to include real-time monitoring of user behavior and individual messages, which can stop potentially fraudulent payments before they take place.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We have presented supplemental non-GAAP financial measures as part of this earnings release. The presentation of this non-GAAP financial information should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, our financial results presented in accordance with GAAP. Core net income, core earnings per share, constant currency information and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures.

Core net income and core earnings per share exclude certain items, specifically amortization of acquired intangible assets, goodwill impairment charges, stock-based compensation, acquisition and integration-related expenses, restructuring related costs, minimum pension liability adjustments, non-core charges associated with our convertible notes and revolving credit facility, global enterprise resource planning (ERP) system implementation costs, and other non-core or non-recurring gains or losses that arise from time to time.

Non-core charges associated with our convertible notes and revolving credit facility consist of the amortization of debt issuance and debt discount costs. Acquisition and integration-related expenses include legal and professional fees and other direct transaction costs associated with business and asset acquisitions, costs associated with integrating acquired businesses, including costs for transitional employees or services, integration related professional services costs and other incremental charges we incur as a direct result of acquisition and integration efforts. Global ERP system implementation costs relate to direct and incremental costs incurred in connection with our implementation of a new, global ERP solution and the related technology infrastructure.

In computing diluted core earnings per share, we exclude the effect of shares issuable under our convertible notes to the extent that any such dilution would be offset by our note hedges; the note hedges would be considered an anti-dilutive security under GAAP.

Periodically, such as in periods that include significant foreign currency volatility, we present certain metrics on a “constant currency” basis, to show the impact of period to period results normalized for the impact of foreign currency rate changes. We calculate constant currency information by translating prior period financial results using current period foreign exchange rates.

Adjusted EBITDA represents our GAAP net income or loss, adjusted for charges related to interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, and other charges, as noted in the reconciliation that follows.

We believe that these supplemental non-GAAP financial measures are useful to investors because they allow for an evaluation of the company with a focus on the performance of its core operations, including more meaningful comparisons of financial results to historical periods and to the financial results of less acquisitive peer and competitor companies. Our executive management team uses these same non-GAAP financial measures internally to assess the ongoing performance of the company. Additionally, the same non-GAAP information is used for planning purposes, including the preparation of operating budgets and in communications with our board of directors with respect to our core financial performance. Since this information is not a GAAP measurement of financial performance, there are material limitations to its usefulness on a stand-alone basis, including the lack of comparability of this presentation to the GAAP financial results of other companies.

Reconciliation of Core Net Income
A reconciliation of core net income to GAAP net loss for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 is as follows:

 Three Months Ended
March 31,
 Nine Months Ended
March 31,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
                
 (in thousands)
GAAP net loss$(6,624) $(4,230) $(27,478) $(13,722)
Amortization of acquired intangible assets6,006  7,226  18,381  21,720 
Goodwill impairment charge    7,529   
Stock-based compensation expense7,354  7,628  24,209  23,094 
Acquisition and integration-related expenses501  305  2,272  574 
Restructuring expenses561  48  561  922 
Global ERP system implementation costs2,076  1,040  6,673  1,819 
Minimum pension liability adjustments264  66  805  140 
Amortization of debt issuance and debt discount costs3,592  3,265  10,418  9,639 
Non-recurring tax benefit    (4,461)  
Tax effects on non-GAAP income(4,726) (5,269) (11,856) (14,640)
Core net income$9,004  $10,079  $27,053  $29,546 

Reconciliation of Diluted Core Earnings per Share
A reconciliation of our diluted core earnings per share to our GAAP diluted net loss per share for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 is as follows:

 Three Months Ended
March 31,
 Nine Months Ended
March 31,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
        
GAAP diluted net loss per share$(0.17) $(0.11) $(0.73) $(0.36)
        
Plus:       
Amortization of acquired intangible assets0.16  0.19  0.48  0.56 
Goodwill impairment charge    0.20   
Stock-based compensation expense0.19  0.20  0.64  0.61 
Acquisition and integration-related expenses0.01  0.01  0.06  0.01 
Restructuring expenses0.01    0.01  0.02 
Global ERP system implementation costs0.05  0.03  0.18  0.05 
Minimum pension liability adjustments0.01    0.02   
Amortization of debt issuance and debt discount costs0.09  0.08  0.27  0.25 
Non-recurring tax benefit    (0.12)  
Tax effects on non-GAAP income(0.12) (0.14) (0.30) (0.37)
        
Diluted core earnings per share$0.23  $0.26  $0.71  $0.77 
                

A reconciliation of our non-GAAP weighted average shares used in computing diluted core earnings per share to our GAAP weighted average shares used in computing diluted net loss per share for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 is as follows:

 Three Months Ended
March 31,
 Nine Months Ended
March 31,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
Numerator:       
        
Core net income$9,004  $10,079  $27,053  $29,546 
        
Denominator:       
        
Weighted average shares used in computing diluted net loss per share for GAAP37,965  38,101  37,891  37,959 
        
Impact of dilutive securities (stock options, restricted stock awards and employee stock purchase plan) (1)379  556  187  553 
        
Weighted average shares used in computing diluted core earnings per share38,344  38,657  38,078  38,512 

(1) These securities are anti-dilutive on a GAAP basis as a result of our net loss, but are considered dilutive on a non-GAAP basis in periods where we report non-GAAP net income.

Constant Currency Reconciliation
The table below is a comparative summary of our total revenues and our subscription and transaction revenues shown with a constant currency growth rate:

   Three Months Ended
March 31,
      
   2017  2016 GAAP % Increase
Impact from
Currency
 Constant
Rates (2)
                    
   (in thousands)      
Subscription and Transaction Revenues  $55,851   $49,488  13% 3% 16%
Total Revenues  86,099   86,233  % 4% 4%
             
   Nine Months Ended
March 31,
      
   2017  2016 GAAP % Increase
Impact from
Currency
 Constant
Rates (2)
                    
   (in thousands)      
Subscription and Transaction Revenues  $163,627   $144,317  13% 5% 18%
Total Revenues  255,911   255,162  % 5% 5%

(2) Constant currency information compares results between periods as if exchange rates had remained constant period-over-period. We calculate constant currency information by translating prior-period results using current period GAAP foreign exchange rates.

Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA
A reconciliation of our adjusted EBITDA to GAAP net loss for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 is as follows:

 Three Months Ended
March 31,
 Nine Months Ended
March 31,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
        
GAAP net loss$(6,624) $(4,230) $(27,478) $(13,722)
        
Adjustments:       
Other expense, net4,479  3,882  12,596  11,409 
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes(232) (7) (4,029) 1,246 
Depreciation and amortization4,684  3,464  12,925  9,789 
Amortization of acquired intangible assets6,006  7,226  18,381  21,720 
Goodwill impairment charge    7,529   
Stock-based compensation expense7,354  7,628  24,209  23,094 
Acquisition and integration-related expenses501  305  2,272  574 
Restructuring expenses561  48  561  922 
Minimum pension liability adjustments264  66  805  140 
Global ERP system implementation costs2,076  1,040  6,673  1,819 
        
Adjusted EBITDA$19,069  $19,422  $54,444  $56,991 
                

Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of Revenue
A reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA as a percent of revenue to GAAP net loss as a percent of revenue the three and nine months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 is as follows:

 Three Months Ended March 31, Nine Months Ended March 31,
 2017 2016 2017 2016
        
GAAP net loss as a percent of revenue(8%) (5%) (11%) (5%)
        
Adjustments:       
Other expense, net5% 5% 5% 4%
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes0% 0% (2%) 0%
Depreciation and amortization5% 4% 5% 4%
Amortization of acquired intangible assets7% 8% 7% 9%
Goodwill impairment charge0% 0% 3% 0%
Stock-based compensation expense9% 10% 10% 9%
Acquisition and integration-related expenses1% 0% 1% 0%
Restructuring expenses1% 0% 0% 0%
Minimum pension liability adjustments0% 0% 0% 0%
Global ERP system implementation costs2% 1% 3% 1%
        
Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of revenue22% 23% 21% 22%
            

About Bottomline Technologies
Bottomline Technologies (NASDAQ:EPAY) helps businesses pay and get paid. We make complex business payments simple, secure and seamless by providing a trusted and easy-to-use set of cloud-based business payment, digital banking, fraud prevention and financial document solutions. Over 10,000 corporations, financial institutions, and banks benefit from Bottomline solutions. Headquartered in the United States, Bottomline also maintains offices in Europe and Asia-Pacific. For more information, visit our website at www.bottomline.com.

Bottomline Technologies, Paymode-X and the BT logo are trademarks of Bottomline Technologies (de), Inc. which are registered in certain jurisdictions. All other brand/product names are trademarks of their respective holders.

In connection with this earning’s release and our associated conference call, we will be posting additional material financial information (such as financial results, non-GAAP financial projections and non-GAAP to GAAP reconciliations) within the “Investors” section of our website at www.bottomline.com/us/about/investors.

Cautionary Language
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements reflecting our expectations about our ability to execute on our strategic plans, achieve future growth and profitability, expand margins and increase shareholder value.  Any statements that are not statements of historical fact (including but not limited to statements containing the words “believes,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “look forward”, “confident”, “estimates” and similar expressions) should be considered to be forward-looking statements.  Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors including, among others, competition, market demand, technological change, strategic relationships, recent acquisitions, international operations and general economic conditions. For additional discussion of factors that could impact Bottomline Technologies' operational and financial results, refer to our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016 and the subsequently filed Form 10-Qs and Form 8-Ks or amendments thereto. Any forward-looking statements represent our views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any subsequent date. We do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

 
Bottomline Technologies
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
            
  Three Months Ended
March 31,
  Nine Months Ended
March 31,
  2017  2016  2017  2016
Revenues:           
Subscriptions and transactions $55,851   $49,488   $163,627   $144,317 
Software licenses 2,735   5,777   8,348   15,754 
Service and maintenance 26,344   29,100   79,937   89,797 
Other 1,169   1,868   3,999   5,294 
            
Total revenues 86,099   86,233   255,911   255,162 
            
Cost of revenues:           
Subscriptions and transactions 25,867   22,461   74,535   64,568 
Software licenses 265   165   589   741 
Service and maintenance 12,607   13,276   39,308   39,545 
Other 835   1,317   2,891   3,807 
Total cost of revenues 39,574   37,219   117,323   108,661 
            
Gross profit 46,525   49,014   138,588   146,501 
            
Operating expenses:           
Sales and marketing 18,976   20,419   57,176   62,854 
Product development and engineering 13,057   11,934   39,074   34,959 
General and administrative 10,863   9,790   35,339   28,035 
Amortization of intangible assets 6,006   7,226   18,381   21,720 
Goodwill impairment charge       7,529    
Total operating expenses 48,902   49,369   157,499   147,568 
            
Loss from operations (2,377)  (355)  (18,911)  (1,067)
            
Other expense, net (4,479)  (3,882)  (12,596)  (11,409)
            
Loss before income taxes (6,856)  (4,237)  (31,507)  (12,476)
Income tax provision (benefit) (232)  (7)  (4,029)  1,246 
            
Net loss $(6,624)  $(4,230)  $(27,478)  $(13,722)
            
Basic and diluted net loss per share: $(0.17)  $(0.11)  $(0.73)  $(0.36)
            
Shares used in computing basic and diluted net loss per share: 37,965   38,101   37,891   37,959 


Bottomline Technologies
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
  March 31,  June 30,
  2017  2016
ASSETS     
Current assets:     
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities $140,940   $132,383 
Accounts receivable 62,333   61,773 
Other current assets 17,678   22,385 
      
Total current assets 220,951   216,541 
      
Property and equipment, net 53,909   51,029 
Goodwill and intangible assets, net 336,231   366,958 
Other assets 17,945   16,682 
      
Total assets $629,036   $651,210 
      
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY     
Current liabilities:     
Accounts payable $9,268   $10,218 
Accrued expenses 26,210   27,512 
Deferred revenue 77,384   74,332 
Convertible senior notes 180,141    
      
Total current liabilities 293,003   112,062 
      
Convertible senior notes    169,857 
Deferred revenue, non current 20,795   19,086 
Deferred income taxes 15,008   28,147 
Other liabilities 27,186   27,271 
      
Total liabilities 355,992   356,423 
      
Stockholders' equity     
Common stock 42   42 
Additional paid-in-capital 616,119   591,800 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (43,955)  (37,668)
Treasury stock (88,129)  (75,832)
Accumulated deficit (211,033)  (183,555)
      
Total stockholders' equity 273,044   294,787 
      
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $629,036   $651,210 

 


            

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