VirTra Reports First Quarter 2022 Financial Results

Total Revenue Increased 52% Year-Over-Year, Driving 44% Year-Over-Year Increase in Gross Profit


CHANDLER, Ariz., Aug. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VirTra, Inc. (NASDAQ: VTSI) (“VirTra”), a global provider of judgmental use of force training simulators and firearms training simulators for the law enforcement and military markets, reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. The financial statements are available on VirTra’s website and here.

First Quarter 2022 Highlights:

  • Backlog as of March 31, 2022 totaled $21.0 million, up 30% year-over-year
  • Received first order for multiple systems associated with a standing offer VirTra was awarded by the Government of Canada
  • Bookings totaled $6.4 million
  • Working capital surplus of $25.9 million as of March 31, 2022, including cash and cash equivalents of $15.7 million

First Quarter 2022 Financial Summary:

  • Total revenue increased 52% to $6.8 million
  • Gross profit increased 44% to $3.7 million, or 55% of revenue
  • Net income was $577,000
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased 33% to $997,000

First Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights:

 For the Three Months Ended 
All figures in millions, except per share dataMarch 31, 2022March 31, 2021% △ 
Total Revenue$6.8 $4.4 52%  
     
Gross Profit$3.7 $2.6 44%  
Gross Margin 55%  58% -6%  
     
Net Income (Loss)$0.6 $0.7 -12%  
Diluted EPS$0.05 $0.08 -38%  
Adjusted EBITDA$1.00 $0.75 33%  


Management Commentary

“We started off 2022 continuing our positive momentum from 2021, generating year-over-year revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth of 52% and 33%, respectively, while gross margins expanded from full-year 2021 levels to 55%,” said Bob Ferris, chairman and co-CEO of VirTra. “We realized strong growth in multiple markets with government revenue increasing 38% year-over-year and commercial revenue, which includes the military market, increasing almost five-fold from the prior year period to $1.6 million.

“Backlog grew 30% year-over-year to $21.0 million but declined from our prior quarter record of $23.1 million as we had a strong quarter of deliveries as demonstrated by our revenue growth and was impacted by $1.8 million in budgetary cuts and government de-funding that removed prior bookings. Nonetheless, our sales pipeline remains robust as we continue to pursue attractive growth opportunities, which we expect will be further augmented by our new co-CEO, John Givens, who is actively leveraging his extensive experience and relationships in the military simulation industry to further penetrate this significant market for VirTra.”

First Quarter 2022 Financial Results

Total revenue increased 52% to $6.8 million from $4.4 million in the first quarter of 2021. The increase in total revenue was due to an increase in the number of simulators and accessories completed, delivered and revenue recognized compared to the same period in 2021.

Gross profit increased 44% to $3.7 million (55% of total revenue) from $2.6 million (58% of total revenue) in the first quarter of 2021. The increase in gross profit dollars was due to the increase in total revenue, while the decrease in gross profit margin was due to increased costs and the product mix of systems, accessories and services sold in the period.

Operating expenses increased 48% to $3.0 million from $2.0 million in the first quarter of 2021. The increase in operating expenses was mainly due to increases in payroll, marketing, research and development, and professional services expenses.

Income from operations increased to $711,000 from $564,000 in the first quarter of 2021.

Net income totaled $577,000, or $0.05 per diluted share, compared to $655,000, or $0.08 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2021.

Adjusted EBITDA increased to $997,000 from $751,000 in the first quarter of 2021.

At March 31, 2022, backlog totaled approximately $21.0 million, compared to $23.1 million at December 31, 2021 and $16.1 million at March 31, 2021.

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $15.7 million at March 31, 2022 compared to $19.7 million at December 31, 2021. The sequential decrease in cash and cash equivalents was primarily due to increases in accounts receivable, inventory and unbilled revenues, partly offset by increases in trade accounts payable, accrued compensation and deferred revenues. Net working capital surplus at March 31, 2022 was $25.9 million, essentially unchanged from December 31, 2021.

Second Quarter 2022 Earnings Release and Conference Call Timing

VirTra plans to release its second quarter 2022 results ended June 30, 2022 on August 19, 2022 before market open. Management will hold a conference call August 19, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time (7:00 a.m. Pacific time) to discuss results for the first quarter 2022 and second quarter 2022. VirTra’s chairman and co-CEO, Bob Ferris, co-CEO John Givens and chief accounting officer, Marsha Foxx, will host the call, followed by a question-and-answer period.

U.S. dial-in number: 1-877-407-9208
International number: 1-201-493-6784
Conference code: 13732200
  
Please call the conference telephone number 5-10 minutes prior to the start time. An operator will register your name and organization. If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact VirTra’s IR team at 949-574-3860.

The conference call will be broadcast live and available for replay here and via the investor relations section of the company’s website.

A replay of the conference call will be available after 1:00 p.m. Eastern time on the same day through September 2, 2022.

Toll-free replay number: 1-844-512-2921
International replay number: 1-412-317-6671
Replay ID: 13732200

About VirTra

VirTra (NASDAQ: VTSI) is a global provider of judgmental use of force training simulators and firearms training simulators for the law enforcement, military, educational and commercial markets. The company’s patented technologies, software, and scenarios provide intense training for de-escalation, judgmental use-of-force, marksmanship, and related training that mimics real-world situations. VirTra’s mission is to save and improve lives worldwide through practical and highly effective virtual reality and simulator technology. Learn more about the company at www.VirTra.com.

About the Presentation of Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, and amortization and before other non-operating costs and income (“Adjusted EBITDA”) is a non-GAAP financial measure. Adjusted EBITDA also includes non-cash stock option expense and other than temporary impairment loss on investments. Other companies may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently. VirTra calculates its Adjusted EBITDA to eliminate the impact of certain items it does not consider to be indicative of its performance and its ongoing operations. Adjusted EBITDA is presented herein because management believes the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to VirTra’s investors regarding VirTra’s financial condition and results of operations and because Adjusted EBITDA is frequently used by securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in VirTra’s industry, several of which present a form of Adjusted EBITDA when reporting their results. Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of VirTra’s results as reported under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative for net income, cash flows from operating activities and other consolidated income or cash flows statement data prepared in accordance with GAAP or as a measure of profitability or liquidity. A reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA is provided in the following tables:

    For the Three Months Ended
    March 31, March 31, Increase %
     2022  2021  (Decrease) Change
           
 Net Income (Loss) $577,074 $655,163  $(78,089) -12%
  Adjustments:        
  Provision (Benefit) for income taxes  124,000  (77,163)  201,163  -261%
  Depreciation and amortization  215,746  97,290   118,456  122%
 EBITDA $916,820 $675,290  $241,530  36%
           
  Right of use amortization  79,853  76,209   3,644  5%
           
 Adjusted EBITDA $996,673 $751,499  $245,174  33%
           

Forward-Looking Statements

The information in this discussion contains forward-looking statements and information within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are subject to the “safe harbor” created by those sections. The words “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “projects,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. We may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements that we make. The forward-looking statements are applicable only as of the date on which they are made, and we do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements in this document are made based on our current expectations, forecasts, estimates and assumptions, and involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause results or events to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. In evaluating these statements, you should specifically consider various factors, uncertainties and risks that could affect our future results or operations. These factors, uncertainties and risks may cause our actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement set forth in the reports we file with or furnish to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). You should carefully consider these risk and uncertainties described and other information contained in the reports we file with or furnish to the SEC before making any investment decision with respect to our securities. All forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

Investor Relations Contact:

Matt Glover and Jeff Grampp, CFA
Gateway Group, Inc.
VTSI@gatewayir.com
949-574-3860


VirTra, Inc.
Condensed Balance Sheets

    March 31, 2022December 31, 2021
    (Unaudited) 
ASSETS
      
Current assets:   
 Cash and cash equivalents $15,686,234$19,708,565
 Accounts receivable, net  5,139,012 3,896,739
 Inventory, net  6,948,061 5,014,924
 Unbilled revenue  5,834,406 3,946,446
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets  961,278 940,887
      
 Total current assets  34,568,991 33,507,561
      
Long-term assets:   
 Property and equipment, net  13,474,263 12,864,766
 Operating lease right-of-use asset, net  704,453 784,306
 Intangible assets, net  566,159 535,079
 Security deposits, long-term  19,712 19,712
 Other assets, long-term  376,461 189,734
 Deferred tax asset, net  1,737,444 1,674,234
      
 Total long-term assets  16,878,492 16,067,831
      
Total assets  $51,447,483$49,575,392
      
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
      
Current liabilities:   
 Accounts payable $1,342,578$789,394
 Accrued compensation and related costs  932,797 1,062,078
 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities  1,172,589 991,744
 Note payable, current  235,144 236,291
 Operating lease liability, short-term  354,496 347,772
 Deferred revenue, short-term  4,680,653 4,135,565
      
 Total current liabilities  8,718,257 7,562,844
      
Long-term liabilities:   
 Deferred revenue, long-term  2,245,856 1,992,625
 Note payable, long-term  8,222,666 8,280,395
 Operating lease liability, long-term  415,260 505,383
 Other long term liabilities  5,436 5,436
      
 Total long-term liabilities  10,889,218 10,783,839
      
Total liabilities  19,607,475 18,346,683
      
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 9)   
      
Stockholders' equity:   
Preferred stock $0.0001 par value; 2,500,000 authorized; no shares issued   
 or outstanding  - -
Common stock $0.0001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 10,809,630 shares  
 issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2022 and 10,807,130 shares issued   
 and outstanding as of December 31, 2021  1,081 1,081
Class A common stock $0.0001 par value; 2,500,000 shares authorized; no shares  
 issued or outstanding  - -
Class B common stock $0.0001 par value; 7,500,000 shares authorized; no shares  
 issued or outstanding  - -
Additional paid-in capital  30,957,616 30,923,391
Retained earnings  881,311 304,237
      
Total stockholders' equity  31,840,008 31,228,709
      
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $51,447,483$49,575,392
      

VirTra, Inc.
Condensed Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)

   Three Months Ended
   March 31, 2022 March 31, 2021
      
Revenues:    
 Net sales $6,753,228  $4,441,909 
 Total revenue  6,753,228   4,441,909 
      
 Cost of sales  3,066,138   1,873,404 
      
 Gross profit  3,687,090   2,568,505 
      
Operating expenses:    
 General and administrative  2,296,392   1,710,233 
 Research and development  679,395   294,217 
      
 Net operating expense  2,975,787   2,004,450 
      
 Income from operations  711,303   564,055 
      
Other income (expense):    
 Other income  54,323   16,379 
 Other expense  (64,552)  (2,434)
      
 Net other income (expense)  (10,229)  13,945 
      
 Income before provision for income taxes  701,074   578,000 
      
 Provision (Benefit) for income taxes  124,000   (77,163)
      
Net income $577,074  $655,163 
      
Net income (loss) per common share:    
 Basic $0.05  $0.08 
 Diluted $0.05  $0.08 
      
Weighted average shares outstanding:    
 Basic  10,807,269   7,775,212 
 Diluted  10,850,376   7,835,830 
      

VirTra, Inc.
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)

     Three Months Ended March 31,
      2022   2021 
        
 Cash flows from operating activities:    
  Net income $577,074  $655,163 
  Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:    
   Depreciation and amortization  215,746   97,290 
   Right of use amortization  79,853   76,209 
   Employee stock compensation  26,250   - 
  Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
   Accounts receivable, net  (1,242,273)  (1,271,775)
   Inventory, net  (1,933,137)  (675,480)
   Unbilled revenue  (1,887,960)  (850,422)
   Deferred taxes  (63,210)  - 
   Prepaid expenses and other current assets  (20,391)  (321,781)
   Other assets  (186,727)  - 
   Security deposits, long-term  -   66,788 
   Accounts payable and other accrued expenses  603,601   777,457 
   Operating lease liability  (83,399)  (77,077)
   Deferred revenue  798,319   (224,800)
        
 Net cash used in operating activities  (3,116,254)  (1,748,428)
        
 Cash flows from investing activities:    
  Purchase of intangible assets  (51,644)  (48,205)
  Purchase of property and equipment  (804,433)  - 
        
 Net cash used in investing activities  (856,077)  (48,205)
        
 Cash flows from financing activities:    
  Principal payments of debt  (57,975)  - 
  Stock options exercised  7,975   3,620 
  Note payable-PPP Loan  -   (8,566)
 Net cash used in financing activities  (50,000)  (4,946)
        
 Net decrease in cash and restricted cash  (4,022,331)  (1,801,579)
 Cash and restricted cash, beginning of period  19,708,565   6,841,984 
 Cash and restricted cash, end of period $15,686,234  $5,040,405