Proofpoint Announces Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results


Second Quarter Highlights

  • Total revenue of $258.4 million, up 21% year-over-year
  • Billings of $250.0 million, up 8% year-over-year
  • GAAP EPS of $(0.39) per share, Non-GAAP EPS of $0.51 per share
  • Operating cash flow of $30.6 million and free cash flow of $18.8 million
  • Increasing FY20 guidance for revenue, Non-GAAP net income and free cash flow

SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 30, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Proofpoint, Inc. (NASDAQ: PFPT), a leading next-generation security and compliance company, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020.

“The second quarter was a compelling example of our team’s disciplined execution in a very challenging operating environment,” stated Gary Steele, chief executive officer of Proofpoint. “We were pleased to exceed guidance on all key metrics, which was driven by strong customer interest in our people-centric cybersecurity and compliance services, our world-class efficacy in identifying and blocking advanced threats and our strong focus in protecting our customers from an increasingly active threat landscape during current work-from-home requirements.” 

Second Quarter 2020 Financial Highlights

  • Revenue: Total revenue for the second quarter of 2020 was $258.4 million, an increase of 21%, compared to $214.4 million for the second quarter of 2019.

  • Billings: Total billings for the second quarter of 2020 were $250.0 million, an increase of 8%, compared to $232.1 million for the second quarter of 2019.

  • Gross Profit: GAAP gross profit for the second quarter of 2020 was $190.9 million, compared to $156.6 million for the second quarter of 2019. Non-GAAP gross profit for the second quarter of 2020 was $207.5 million, compared to $169.4 million for the second quarter of 2019. GAAP gross margin for the second quarter of 2020 was 74%, compared to 73% for the second quarter of 2019. Non-GAAP gross margin for the second quarter of 2020 was 80%, compared to 79% for the second quarter of 2019.

  • Operating Income (Loss): GAAP operating loss for the second quarter of 2020 was $(10.8) million, compared to a loss of $(29.3) million for the second quarter of 2019. Non-GAAP operating income for the second quarter of 2020 was $41.2 million, compared to $28.4 million for the second quarter of 2019.
  • Net Income (Loss): GAAP net loss for the second quarter of 2020 was $(22.6) million, or $(0.39) per share, based on 57.4 million weighted average shares outstanding. This compares to a GAAP net loss of $(28.9) million, or $(0.52) per share, based on 55.8 million weighted average shares outstanding for the second quarter of 2019. Non-GAAP net income for the second quarter of 2020 was $32.8 million, or $0.51 per share, based on 65.5 million weighted average diluted shares outstanding. This result included a $6.7 million income tax expense, calculated using an effective rate of 17%, by applying the SEC’s Non-GAAP Financial Measures Compliance and Disclosure Interpretations (C&DI 102.11). Non-GAAP earnings per share for the second quarter of 2020 included the 6.0 million shares associated with the company’s convertible notes, and cash interest expense (net of tax) of $0.5 million was added back to net income as the “If-Converted” threshold during this period was achieved.

  • Cash and Cash Flow: As of June 30, 2020, Proofpoint had cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments of $973.3 million. The company generated $30.6 million in net cash from operations for the second quarter of 2020, compared to $43.4 million during the second quarter of 2019. This result included $4.0 million received as leasehold improvement reimbursement related to the Company’s new corporate headquarters. The company’s free cash flow for the second quarter of 2020 was $18.8 million, compared to $35.0 million for the second quarter of 2019. 

“Our solid second quarter results demonstrate our disciplined approach to managing the business to drive growth and profitability during the current COVID-19 crisis,” stated Paul Auvil, chief financial officer of Proofpoint. “The investments we’ve made in our broad product portfolio and team represent strong competitive differentiators and reinforce our ability to emerge from these uncertain times in an even stronger position when recovery takes place.”

Financial Outlook

This financial outlook is based on information known as of July 30, 2020, and on assumptions that we believe to be reasonable as of today. We undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements as a result of new information or future events. It is Proofpoint’s policy neither to reiterate nor adjust the financial guidance provided in this release unless it is also done through another public disclosure, such as a subsequent press release or filing on Form 8-K. 

Proofpoint is providing its third quarter 2020 guidance as follows:

  • Total revenue is expected to be in the range of $260.0 million to $262.0 million.

  • GAAP gross margin is expected to be approximately 74%. Non-GAAP gross margin is expected to be approximately 80%.

  • GAAP net loss is expected to be in the range of $(50.6) million to $(45.2) million, or $(0.88) to $(0.78) per share, based on approximately 57.6 million weighted average shares outstanding. Non-GAAP net income is expected to be in the range of $24.0 million to $26.0 million, or $0.37 to $0.40 per share, using 65.9 million weighted average diluted shares outstanding, and based on our reporting under C&DI 102.11.

  • Free cash flow during the quarter is expected to be in the range of $16.0 to $21.0 million, and includes approximately $10.0 million of expected leasehold improvement reimbursement related to the Company’s new corporate headquarters. Capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $25.0 million, including $16.0 million associated with the Company’s new headquarters build-out. This guidance also assumes a cash tax payment associated with the transfer of certain intellectual property from Israel to the United States associated with the Company’s acquisition of ObserveIT, now estimated to be no more than $15.0 million as compared to the Company’s prior estimate of $20.0 million.

Proofpoint is providing its full year 2020 guidance as follows:

  • Total revenue is expected to be in the range of $1,035.0 million to $1,037.0 million.

  • GAAP gross margin is expected to be approximately 74%. Non-GAAP gross margin is expected to be 80%.

  • GAAP net loss is expected to be in the range of $(198.8) million to $(189.0) million, or $(3.46) to $(3.29) per share, based on approximately 57.5 million weighted average shares outstanding. Non-GAAP net income is expected to be in the range of $106.0 million to $110.0 million, or $1.64 to $1.70 per share, using 65.9 million weighted average diluted shares outstanding, and based on our reporting in accordance with C&DI 102.11.

  • Free cash flow is expected to be in the range of $130.0 million to $140.0 million.  This includes the aforementioned cash tax payment associated with the transfer of certain intellectual property and $24.0 million in net cash used in the build-out of the Company’s new corporate headquarters. Capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $75.0 million.

Quarterly Conference Call

Proofpoint will host a conference call today at 1:30 p.m. Pacific Time (4:30 p.m. Eastern Time) to review the company’s financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020. To access this call, dial (800) 458-4121 for the U.S. or Canada, or (929) 477-0324 for international callers, with conference ID #698797. A live webcast, and an archived recording of the conference call will be accessible from the Investors section of Proofpoint’s website at investors.proofpoint.com. An audio replay of this conference call will also be available through August 13, 2020, by dialing (844) 512-2921 for the U.S. or Canada or (412) 317-6671 for international callers, and entering passcode #698797.

About Proofpoint, Inc.

Proofpoint, Inc. (NASDAQ: PFPT) is a leading cybersecurity company that protects organizations’ greatest assets and biggest risks: their people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions that mitigate their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web. More information is available at www.proofpoint.com.

Proofpoint is a trademark or registered trademark of Proofpoint, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding momentum in the company’s business, market position, win rates and renewal rates, future growth, and future financial results. It is possible that future circumstances might differ from the assumptions on which such statements are based. Important factors that could cause results to differ materially from the statements herein include: the potential direct and indirect impact of events beyond our control such as the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on our business, financial condition and operations, including on our customers’ spending and on our expenses, supply chain, and employees; failure to maintain or increase renewals from existing customers and failure to generate increased business through existing or new channel partner relationships; uncertainties related to continued success in sales growth and market share gains; failure to convert sales opportunities into definitive customer agreements; risks associated with successful implementation of multiple integrated software products and other product functionality; competition, particularly from larger companies with more resources than Proofpoint; risks related to new target markets, new product introductions and innovation and market acceptance thereof; the ability to attract and retain key personnel; potential changes in strategy; risks associated with management of growth; lengthy sales and implementation cycles, particularly in larger organizations; the time it takes new sales personnel to become fully productive; unforeseen delays in developing new technologies and the uncertain market acceptance of new products or features; technological changes that make Proofpoint’s products and services less competitive; security breaches, which could affect our brand; the costs of litigation; the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates; the effect of general economic conditions, including as a result of specific economic risks in different geographies and among different industries; risks related to integrating the employees, customers and technologies of acquired businesses; assumption of unknown liabilities from acquisitions; ability to retain customers of acquired entities; and the other risk factors set forth from time to time in our filings with the SEC, including our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2020, and the other reports we file with the SEC, copies of which are available free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or on our investor relations website at https://investors.proofpoint.com/investors/financials-and-filings/quarterly-and-annual-reports/default.aspx. All forward-looking statements herein reflect our opinions only as of the date of this release, and Proofpoint undertakes no obligation, and expressly disclaims any obligation, to update forward-looking statements herein in light of new information or future events.

Computational Guidance on Earnings Per Share Estimates

Accounting principles require that EPS be computed based on the weighted average shares outstanding (“basic”), and also assuming the issuance of potentially issuable shares (such as those subject to stock options, convertible notes, etc.) if those potentially issuable shares would reduce EPS (“diluted”).

The number of shares related to options and similar instruments included in diluted EPS is based on the “Treasury Stock Method” prescribed in Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) ASC Topic 260, Earnings Per Share (“FASB ASC Topic 260”). This method assumes a theoretical repurchase of shares using the proceeds of the respective stock option exercise at a price equal to the issuer’s average stock price during the related earnings period. Accordingly, the number of shares includable in the calculation of diluted EPS in respect of stock options and similar instruments is dependent on this average stock price and will increase as the average stock price increases.

The number of shares includable in the calculation of diluted EPS in respect of convertible senior notes is based on the “If Converted” method prescribed in FASB ASC Topic 260. This method assumes the conversion or exchange of these securities for shares of common stock. In determining if convertible securities are dilutive, the interest savings (net of tax) subsequent to an assumed conversion are added back to net earnings. The shares related to a convertible security are included in diluted EPS only if EPS as otherwise calculated is greater than the interest savings, net of tax, divided by the shares issuable upon exercise or conversion of the instrument. Accordingly, the calculation of diluted EPS for these instruments is dependent on the level of net earnings.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

We have provided in this release financial information that has not been prepared in accordance with GAAP. We use these non-GAAP financial measures internally in analyzing our financial results and believe they are useful to investors, as a supplement to GAAP measures, in evaluating our ongoing operational performance. We believe that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends and in comparing our financial results with other companies in our industry, many of which present similar non-GAAP financial measures to investors.

Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures below. As previously mentioned, a reconciliation of our non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measures has been provided in the financial statement tables included below in this press release.

Non-GAAP gross profit and gross margin. We define non-GAAP gross profit as GAAP gross profit, adjusted to exclude stock-based compensation expense and the amortization of intangibles associated with acquisitions. We define non-GAAP gross margin as non-GAAP gross profit divided by GAAP revenue. We consider these non-GAAP financial measures to be useful metrics for management and investors because they exclude the effect of non-cash charges that can fluctuate for Proofpoint, based on timing of equity award grants and the size, timing and purchase price allocation of acquisitions so that our management and investors can compare our recurring core business operating results over multiple periods. There are a number of limitations related to the use of non-GAAP gross profit and non-GAAP gross margin versus gross profit and gross margin, in each case, calculated in accordance with GAAP. For example, stock-based compensation has been and will continue to be for the foreseeable future a significant recurring expense in our business. Stock-based compensation is an important part of our employees’ compensation and impacts their performance. In addition, the components of the costs that we exclude in our calculation of non-GAAP gross profit and non-GAAP gross margin may differ from the components that our peer companies exclude when they report their non-GAAP results. Management compensates for these limitations by providing specific information regarding the GAAP amounts excluded from non-GAAP gross profit and non-GAAP gross margin and evaluating non-GAAP gross profit and non-GAAP gross margin together with gross profit and gross margin calculated in accordance with GAAP.

Non-GAAP operating income. We define non-GAAP operating income as operating loss, adjusted to exclude stock-based compensation expense, the amortization of intangibles, costs associated with acquisitions, litigations and facility exit costs related to the relocation of our corporate headquarters. Costs associated with acquisitions include legal, accounting, and other professional fees, as well as changes in the fair value of contingent consideration obligations. We consider this non-GAAP financial measure to be a useful metric for management and investors because it excludes the effect of stock-based compensation expense and the amortization of intangibles and costs associated with acquisitions, litigations and facility exit costs so that our management and investors can compare our recurring core business operating results over multiple periods. There are a number of limitations related to the use of non-GAAP operating income versus operating loss calculated in accordance with GAAP. For example, as noted above, non-GAAP operating income excludes stock-based compensation expense. In addition, the components of the costs that we exclude in our calculation of non-GAAP operating income may differ from the components that our peer companies exclude when they report their non-GAAP results of operations, and some of these items are cash-based. Management compensates for these limitations by providing specific information regarding the GAAP amounts excluded from non-GAAP operating income and evaluating non-GAAP operating income together with operating loss calculated in accordance with GAAP.

Non-GAAP net income. We define non-GAAP net income as net loss, adjusted to exclude stock-based compensation expense, amortization of intangibles, costs associated with acquisitions, litigations, facility exit costs related to the relocation of our corporate headquarters, non-cash interest expense related to the convertible debt discount and issuance costs for the convertible debt offering, and tax effects. We consider this non-GAAP financial measure to be a useful metric for management and investors for the same reasons that we use non-GAAP operating income.

Our current and deferred income tax expense is commensurate with the non-GAAP measure of profitability using a non-GAAP tax rate of 17% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019. We use an annual projected tax rate in a computation of the non-GAAP income tax provision, and exclude the impact of stock-based compensation, intangible amortization expenses, costs associated with acquisitions, litigations, facility exit costs related to the relocation of our corporate headquarters, and non-cash interest expense related to the debt discount and issuance costs for the convertible notes. The projected rate considers other factors such as our current operating structure, existing tax positions in various jurisdictions, and key legislation in major jurisdictions where we operate.

Billings. We define billings as revenue recognized plus the change in deferred revenue and customer prepayments less change in unbilled accounts receivable from the beginning to the end of the period, but excluding additions to deferred revenue and customer prepayments from acquisitions. Customer prepayments represent billed amounts for which the contract can be terminated and the customer has a right of refund. Unbilled accounts receivable represent amounts for which the company has recognized revenue, pursuant to its revenue recognition policy, for subscription software already delivered and professional services already performed, but billed in arrears and for which the company believes it has an unconditional right to payment. We consider billings to be a useful metric for management and investors because billings drive deferred revenue, which is an important indicator of the health and visibility of our business, and has historically represented a majority of the quarterly revenue that we recognize. There are a number of limitations related to the use of billings versus revenue calculated in accordance with GAAP. Billings include amounts that have not yet been recognized as revenue, but exclude additions to deferred revenue from acquisitions. We may also calculate billings in a manner that is different from other companies that report similar financial measures. Management compensates for these limitations by providing specific information regarding GAAP revenue and evaluating billings together with revenues calculated in accordance with GAAP.

Free cash flow. We define free cash flow as net cash provided by operating activities minus capital expenditures. We consider free cash flow to be a liquidity measure that provides useful information to management and investors about the amount of cash generated by the business that, after the acquisition of property and equipment, can be used for strategic opportunities, including investing in our business, making strategic acquisitions, and strengthening the balance sheet. Analysis of free cash flow facilitates management’s comparisons of our operating results to competitors’ operating results. A limitation of using free cash flow versus the GAAP measure of net cash provided by operating activities as a means for evaluating our company is that free cash flow does not represent the total increase or decrease in the cash balance from operations for the period because it excludes cash used for capital expenditures during the period. Management compensates for this limitation by providing information about our capital expenditures on the face of the cash flow statement and in the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources” section of our quarterly and annual reports filed with the SEC.

Proofpoint, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
         
         
  Three Months Ended
June 30,
 Six Months Ended
June 30,
   2020   2019   2020   2019 
Revenue:        
Subscription $254,892  $210,780  $498,961  $410,364 
Hardware and services  3,546   3,659   9,251   7,012 
Total revenue  258,438   214,439   508,212   417,376 
Cost of revenue:(1)(2)        
Subscription  59,193   50,648   119,041   98,900 
Hardware and services  8,382   7,180   17,465   14,171 
Total cost of revenue  67,575   57,828   136,506   113,071 
Gross profit  190,863   156,611   371,706   304,305 
Operating expense:(1)(2)        
Research and development  70,602   55,185   140,497   108,434 
Sales and marketing  116,279   102,837   239,441   199,841 
General and administrative  14,812   27,881   44,367   53,706 
Total operating expense  201,693   185,903   424,305   361,981 
Operating loss  (10,830)  (29,292)  (52,599)  (57,676)
Interest expense  (9,013)  -   (17,933)  - 
Other (expense) income, net  (1,092)  659   3,529   1,385 
Loss before income taxes  (20,935)  (28,633)  (67,003)  (56,291)
Provision for income taxes  (1,660)  (280)  (29,829)  (900)
Net loss $(22,595) $(28,913) $(96,832) $(57,191)
Net loss per share, basic and diluted $(0.39) $(0.52) $(1.69) $(1.03)
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted  57,369   55,768   57,168   55,553 
         
(1) Includes stock‑based compensation expense as follows:        
Cost of subscription revenue $5,235  $4,269  $10,777  $8,144 
Cost of hardware and services revenue  1,408   1,054   2,779   1,960 
Research and development  16,431   12,522   32,036   24,021 
Sales and marketing  17,047   15,799   35,566   29,553 
General and administrative  (3,660)  12,006   6,868   22,993 
  Total stock-based compensation expense $36,461  $45,650  $88,026  $86,671 
(2) Includes intangible amortization expense as follows:        
Cost of subscription revenue $9,992  $7,505  $19,930  $14,267 
Sales and marketing  3,947   3,634   8,460   7,171 
  Total intangible amortization expense $13,939  $11,139  $28,390  $21,438 
         


Proofpoint, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
     
  June 30, December 31,
   2020   2019 
Assets    
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $961,356  $847,555 
Short-term investments  11,988   43,385 
Accounts receivable, net  173,086   265,741 
Inventory  367   1,249 
Deferred product costs  2,846   2,723 
Deferred commissions  49,818   47,250 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  27,835   22,081 
Total current assets  1,227,296   1,229,984 
Property and equipment, net  84,863   73,512 
Operating lease right-of-use assets  67,128   51,852 
Long-term deferred product costs  382   581 
Goodwill  688,461   687,517 
Intangible assets, net  159,507   186,023 
Long-term deferred commissions  93,687   90,305 
Other assets  15,808   17,737 
Total assets $2,337,132  $2,337,511 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity    
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable $5,451  $16,311 
Accrued liabilities  120,867   119,423 
Operating lease liabilities  23,755   20,202 
Deferred revenue  593,451   615,874 
Total current liabilities  743,524   771,810 
Convertible senior notes  766,403   749,620 
Long-term operating lease liabilities  46,290   36,223 
Other long-term liabilities  35,187   19,172 
Long-term deferred revenue  169,360   168,189 
Total liabilities  1,760,764   1,745,014 
Stockholders’ equity    
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 200,000 shares authorized; 57,588 and 56,784 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively  6   6 
Additional paid-in capital  1,398,786   1,318,084 
Accumulated other comprehensive income  2   1 
Accumulated deficit  (822,426)  (725,594)
Total stockholders’ equity  576,368   592,497 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $2,337,132  $2,337,511 
     


Proofpoint, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
         
  Three Months Ended
June 30,
 Six Months Ended
June 30,
   2020   2019   2020   2019 
Cash flows from operating activities        
Net loss $(22,595) $(28,913) $(96,832) $(57,191)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization  22,990   19,577   46,460   38,237 
Stock-based compensation  36,461   45,650   88,026   86,671 
Amortization of debt issuance costs and accretion of debt discount  8,438   -   16,783   - 
Amortization of deferred commissions  15,370   12,400   30,003   23,671 
Noncash lease costs  6,492   5,713   12,918   11,347 
Deferred income taxes  (367)  (550)  (692)  (610)
Other  1,449   233   268   967 
Changes in assets and liabilities:        
Accounts receivable  (1,391)  (7,756)  92,062   27,860 
Inventory  9   255   881   124 
Deferred product costs  134   (195)  76   (95)
Deferred commissions  (20,783)  (18,063)  (35,953)  (30,978)
Prepaid expenses  (483)  (1,326)  (6,773)  (7,695)
Other current assets  102   237   (180)  459 
Long-term assets  37   (154)  (59)  (623)
Accounts payable  (3,496)  1,139   (9,513)  (3,166)
Accrued liabilities  5,402   2,176   20,122   (10,371)
Operating lease liabilities  (6,402)  (5,260)  (13,561)  (11,448)
Deferred revenue  (10,757)  18,247   (21,252)  30,350 
Net cash provided by operating activities  30,610   43,410   122,784   97,509 
Cash flows from investing activities        
Proceeds from maturities of short-term investments  11,955   22,776   51,187   55,049 
Purchase of short-term investments  -   (15,395)  (19,876)  (41,768)
Purchase of property and equipment  (11,790)  (8,373)  (24,149)  (13,850)
Receipts from escrow account  154   -   154   - 
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired  (2,720)  (104,503)  (2,720)  (104,503)
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities  (2,401)  (105,495)  4,596   (105,072)
Cash flows from financing activities        
Proceeds from issuance of common stock  15,577   13,586   18,543   14,691 
Withholding taxes related to restricted stock net share settlement  (7,545)  (10,382)  (35,145)  (35,005)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities  8,032   3,204   (16,602)  (20,314)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash  733   (127)  (174)  79 
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash  36,974   (59,008)  110,604   (27,798)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash        
Beginning of period  931,537   217,362   857,907   186,152 
End of period $968,511  $158,354  $968,511  $158,354 
         


Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
        
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
  2020   2019   2020   2019 
        
GAAP gross profit$190,863  $156,611  $371,706  $304,305 
GAAP gross margin 74%  73%  73%  73%
Plus:       
Stock-based compensation expense 6,643   5,323   13,556   10,104 
Intangible amortization expense 9,992   7,505   19,930   14,267 
Non-GAAP gross profit 207,498   169,439   405,192   328,676 
Non-GAAP gross margin 80%  79%  80%  79%
        
GAAP operating loss (10,830)  (29,292)  (52,599)  (57,676)
Plus:       
Stock-based compensation expense 36,461   45,650   88,026   86,671 
Intangible amortization expense 13,939   11,139   28,390   21,438 
Acquisition-related expenses 457   853   764   853 
Litigation-related expenses 962   -   1,779   - 
Facility exit costs 194   -   194   - 
Non-GAAP operating income 41,183   28,350   66,554   51,286 
        
GAAP net loss (22,595)  (28,913)  (96,832)  (57,191)
Plus:       
Stock-based compensation expense 36,461   45,650   88,026   86,671 
Intangible amortization expense 13,939   11,139   28,390   21,438 
Acquisition-related expenses 457   853   764   853 
Litigation-related expenses 962   -   1,779   - 
Facility exit costs 194   -   194   - 
Interest expense - debt discount and issuance costs 8,438   -   16,783   - 
Income tax expense (1) (5,058)  (4,652)  18,110   (8,054)
Non-GAAP net income 32,798   24,077   57,214   43,717 
Add interest expense of convertible senior notes, net of tax (2) 477   -   954   - 
Numerator for non-GAAP EPS calculation$33,275  $24,077  $58,168  $43,717 
Non-GAAP net income per share - diluted$0.51  $0.41  $0.89  $0.75 
        
GAAP weighted-average shares used to compute net loss per share, diluted 57,369   55,768   57,168   55,553 
Dilutive effect of convertible senior notes (2) 5,975   -   5,975   - 
Dilutive effect of employee equity incentive plan awards (3) 2,111   2,305   2,196   2,459 
Non-GAAP weighted-average shares used to compute net income per share, diluted 65,455   58,073   65,339   58,012 
        
(1) The Company’s current and deferred income tax expense commensurate with the non-GAAP measure of profitability using non-GAAP tax rate of 17% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019. The Company uses annual projected tax rate in its computation of the non-GAAP income tax provision, and excludes the direct impact of stock-based compensation, intangible amortization expenses, costs associated with acquisitions, litigations, facility exit costs related to the relocation of our corporate headquarters, and non-cash interest expense related to the debt discount and issuance costs for the convertible notes.

(2) The Company uses the if-converted method to compute diluted earnings per share with respect to its convertible senior notes. There was no add-back of interest expense or additional dilutive shares related to the convertible senior notes where the effect was anti-dilutive.

(3) The Company uses the treasury method to compute the dilutive effect of employee equity incentive plan awards.

        
        
Reconciliation of Total Revenue to Billings
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
        
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 30, June 30,
  2020   2019   2020   2019 
        
Total revenue$258,438  $214,439  $508,212  $417,376 
Deferred revenue and customer prepayments       
Ending 776,255   635,450   776,255   635,450 
Beginning 787,098   617,170   797,173   605,073 
Net Change (10,843)  18,280   (20,918)  30,377 
Unbilled accounts receivable       
Ending 1,542   1,861   1,542   1,861 
Beginning 3,965   1,261   2,255   1,276 
Net Change 2,423   (600)  713   (585)
Less:       
Deferred revenue and customer prepayments contributed by acquisitions -   -   -   - 
Billings$250,018  $232,119  $488,007  $447,168 
        


Reconciliation of GAAP Cash Flows from Operations to Free Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
         
  Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
  June 30, June 30,
   2020   2019   2020   2019 
         
GAAP cash flows provided by operating activities $30,610  $43,410  $122,784  $97,509 
Less:        
Purchases of property and equipment  (11,790)  (8,373)  (24,149)  (13,850)
Non-GAAP free cash flows $18,820  $35,037  $98,635  $83,659 
         



Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures to Guidance
(In millions, except per share amount)
(Unaudited)
     
  Three Months Ending Year Ending
  September 30, December 31,
  2020 2020
     
Total revenue $260.0 - $262.0 $1,035.0 - $1,037.0
     
GAAP gross profit 191.1 - 192.9 763.9 - 766.1
GAAP gross margin 74% 74%
Plus:    
Stock-based compensation expense 6.1 - 5.9 22.8 - 22.2
Intangible amortization expense 10.8 41.3
Non-GAAP gross profit 208.0 - 209.6 828.0 - 829.6
Non-GAAP gross margin 80% 80%
     
GAAP net loss (50.6) - (45.2) (198.8) - (189.0)
Plus:    
Stock-based compensation expense 53.0 - 50.0 195.0- 190.0
Intangible amortization expense 14.7 57.5
Acquisition-related expenses - 0.8
Litigation-related expenses 1.0 4.4
Facility exit costs 0.6 1.6
Interest expense - debt discount and issuance costs8.5 33.9
Income tax expense (3.2) - (3.6) 11.6 - 10.8
Non-GAAP net income 24.0 - 26.0 106.0 - 110.0
Add interest expense of convertible senior notes, net of tax (if dilutive) 0.5 1.9
Numerator for non-GAAP EPS calculation $24.5 - $26.5 $107.9 - $111.9
Non-GAAP net income per share - diluted $0.37 - $0.40 $1.64 - $1.70
Non-GAAP weighted-average shares used to compute net income per share, diluted 65.9 65.9
     
     
  Three Months Ending Year Ending
  September 30, December 31,
  2020 2020
     
GAAP cash flows provided by operating activities $41.0 - $46.0 $205.0 - $215.0
Less:    
Purchases of property and equipment (25.0) (75.0)
Non-GAAP free cash flows $16.0 - $21.0 $130.0 - $140.0
     

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