Ciena reports fiscal first quarter 2013 financial fesults

Tools

Increases revenue 9% year-over-year; Achieves 6% as-adjusted operating profit

HANOVER, Md. — 03/7/2013

Ciena®  Corporation (NASDAQ:  CIEN), the network specialist, today  announced unaudited financial results for its fiscal first quarter ended January 31, 2013.

For the fiscal first quarter 2013, Ciena reported revenue of $453.1 million.

On the basis of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Ciena's net loss for the fiscal first quarter 2013  was $(47.3) million, or $(0.47) per common share, which compares to a GAAP net loss of $(47.7) million, or $(0.49) per common share, for the fiscal first quarter 2012.

Ciena's adjusted (non-GAAP) net income for the fiscal first quarter 2013 was $12.3 million, or $0.12 per common share, which compares to an adjusted (non-GAAP) net loss of $(16.5) million, or $(0.17) per common share, for the fiscal first quarter 2012.

"Our strong first quarter performance reflects a solid start to our fiscal year," said Gary Smith, president and CEO of Ciena. "We have positioned Ciena to take advantage of the underlying market dynamics, which are increasingly aligned with our strategy and competitive strengths. We believe the combination of our technology and market share leadership as well as our strategic customer relationships will enable us to continue growing faster than the market."

Fiscal First Quarter 2013 Performance Summary 

The tables below (in millions, except percentage data) provide comparisons of certain quarterly results to prior periods, including sequential quarterly and year-over-year changes. A reconciliation between the GAAP and adjusted (non-GAAP) measures contained in this release is included in Appendix A.

 

 

GAAP Results

 

 

Q1

 

Q4

 

Q1

 

Period Change

 

 

FY 2013

 

FY 2012

 

FY 2012

 

Q-T-Q*

 

Y-T-Y*

Revenue

 

$

453.1

 

 

$

465.5

 

 

$

416.7

 

 

(2.7

)%

 

8.7

%

Gross margin

 

43.2

%

 

41.3

%

 

40.3

%

 

1.9

%

 

2.9

%

Operating expense

 

$

201.4

 

 

$

214.1

 

 

$

198.9

 

 

(5.9

)%

 

1.2

%

Operating margin

 

(1.2

)%

 

(4.7

)%

 

(7.5

)%

 

3.5

%

 

6.3

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-GAAP Results

 

 

Q1

 

Q4

 

Q1

 

Period Change

 

 

FY 2013

 

FY 2012

 

FY 2012

 

Q-T-Q*

 

Y-T-Y*

Revenue

 

$

453.1

 

 

$

465.5

 

 

$

416.7

 

 

(2.7

)%

 

8.7

%

Adj. gross margin

 

44.6

%

 

42.7

%

 

41.9

%

 

1.9

%

 

2.7

%

Adj. operating expense

 

$

176.6

 

 

$

191.8

 

 

$

175.4

 

 

(7.9

)%

 

0.7

%

Adj. operating margin

 

5.6

%

 

1.4

%

 

(0.2

)%

 

4.2

%

 

5.8

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue by Segment

 

 

Q1 FY 2013

 

Q4 FY 2012

 

Q1 FY 2012

 

 

Revenue

 

%

 

Revenue

 

%

 

Revenue

 

%

Converged Packet Optical

 

$

240.0

 

 

53.0

 

 

$

238.1

 

 

51.1

 

 

$

202.0

 

 

48.5

Packet Networking

 

45.8

 

 

10.1

 

 

47.3

 

 

10.2

 

 

21.5

 

 

5.2

Optical Transport

 

57.6

 

 

12.7

 

 

71.8

 

 

15.4

 

 

107.7

 

 

25.8

Software and Services

 

109.7

 

 

24.2

 

 

108.3

 

 

23.3

 

 

85.5

 

 

20.5

Total

 

$

453.1

 

 

100.0

 

 

$

465.5

 

 

100.0

 

 

$

416.7

 

 

100.0

 

* Denotes % change, or in the case of margin, absolute change

Additional Performance Metrics for Fiscal First Quarter 2013

Non-U.S. customers contributed 42% of total revenue 

Two customers accounted for greater than 10% of revenue and represented 26.4% of total revenue 

Cash and investments totaled $637.2 million

Cash flow used in operations totaled $(45.7) million   

Free cash flow totaled $(58.0) million   

Average days' sales outstanding (DSOs) were 78   

Accounts receivable balance was $394.8 million   

Inventories totaled $266.9 million, including: 

Raw materials: $46.2 million

Work in process: $7.1 million

Finished goods: $178.8 million

Deferred cost of sales: $77.1 million

Reserve for excess and obsolescence: $(42.3) million   

Product inventory turns were 2.9   

Headcount totaled 4,448

Business Outlook for Fiscal Second Quarter 2013

Statements relating to business outlook are forward-looking in nature and actual results may differ materially. These statements should be read in the context of the Notes to Investors below.

Ciena  expects  fiscal  second  quarter  2013  financial  performance  to  include: 

Revenue in the range of $465 to $495 million

Adjusted (non-GAAP) gross margin in the low 40s percent range

Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating expense in the low $190s million range

Live Web Broadcast of Unaudited Fiscal First Quarter 2013 Results 

Ciena will host a discussion of its unaudited fiscal first quarter 2013 results with investors and financial analysts today, Thursday, March 7, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern). The live broadcast of the discussion will be available via Ciena's homepage at http://www.ciena.com/. An archived version of the discussion will be available shortly following the conclusion of the live broadcast on the Investor Relations page of Ciena's website at: www.ciena.com/investors.

CIENA CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Quarter Ended January 31,

 

 

2012

 

2013

Revenue:

 

 

 

 

Products

 

$

333,673

 

 

$

353,057

 

Services

 

83,012

 

 

100,036

 

Total revenue

 

416,685

 

 

453,093

 

Cost of goods sold:

 

 

 

 

Products

 

197,752

 

 

196,521

 

Services

 

51,177

 

 

60,777

 

Total cost of goods sold

 

248,929

 

 

257,298

 

Gross profit

 

167,756

 

 

195,795

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

Research and development

 

89,664

 

 

89,125

 

Selling and marketing

 

64,411

 

 

66,588

 

General and administrative

 

29,664

 

 

28,208

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

13,471

 

 

12,453

 

Restructuring costs

 

1,722

 

 

5,030

 

Total operating expenses

 

198,932

 

 

201,404

 

Loss from operations

 

(31,176

)

 

(5,609

)

Interest and other income (loss), net

 

(4,887

)

 

(137

)

Interest expense

 

(9,570

)

 

(10,732

)

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

 

 

(28,630

)

Loss before income taxes

 

(45,633

)

 

(45,108

)

Provision for income taxes

 

2,020

 

 

2,216

 

Net loss

 

$

(47,653

)

 

$

(47,324

)

Basic net loss per common share

 

$

(0.49

)

 

$

(0.47

)

Diluted net loss per potential common share

 

$

(0.49

)

 

$

(0.47

)

Weighted average basic common shares outstanding

 

98,066

 

 

101,204

 

Weighted average dilutive potential common shares outstanding

 

98,066

 

 

101,204

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CIENA CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share data)

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 31,

 

January 31,

 

 

2012

 

2013

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

642,444

 

 

$

552,267

 

Short-term investments

 

50,057

 

 

84,918

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

345,496

 

 

394,785

 

Inventories

 

260,098

 

 

266,901

 

Prepaid expenses and other

 

117,595

 

 

136,002

 

Total current assets

 

1,415,690

 

 

1,434,873

 

Equipment, furniture and fixtures, net

 

123,580

 

 

122,207

 

Other intangible assets, net

 

257,137

 

 

239,300

 

Other long-term assets

 

84,736

 

 

88,792

 

Total assets

 

$

1,881,143

 

 

$

1,885,172

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

179,704

 

 

$

182,671

 

Accrued liabilities

 

209,540

 

 

214,918

 

Deferred revenue

 

79,516

 

 

79,916

 

Convertible notes payable

 

216,210

 

 

216,210

 

Total current liabilities

 

684,970

 

 

693,715

 

Long-term deferred revenue

 

27,560

 

 

28,562

 

Other long-term obligations

 

31,779

 

 

32,785

 

Long-term convertible notes payable

 

1,225,806

 

 

1,208,745

 

Total liabilities

 

1,970,115

 

 

1,963,807

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

Stockholders' equity (deficit):

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock – par value $0.01; 20,000,000 shares authorized; zero shares issued and outstanding

 

 

 

 

Common stock – par value $0.01; 290,000,000 shares authorized; 100,601,792 and 101,518,915 shares issued and outstanding

 

1,006

 

 

1,015

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

5,797,765

 

 

5,854,424

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 

(3,354

)

 

(2,361

)

Accumulated deficit

 

(5,884,389

)

 

(5,931,713

)

Total stockholders' equity (deficit)

 

(88,972

)

 

(78,635

)

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit)

 

$

1,881,143

 

 

$

1,885,172

 

 

 

 

 

CIENA CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended January 31,

 

 

2012

 

2013

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(47,653

)

 

$

(47,324

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

 

 

 

 

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

 

 

28,630

 

Change in fair value of embedded redemption feature

 

980

 

 

(310

)

Depreciation of equipment, furniture and fixtures, and amortization of leasehold improvements

 

14,721

 

 

14,745

 

Share-based compensation costs

 

8,888

 

 

8,320

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

19,415

 

 

17,838

 

Provision for inventory excess and obsolescence

 

8,224

 

 

3,580

 

Provision for warranty

 

7,706

 

 

4,029

 

Other

 

2,605

 

 

2,951

 

Changes in assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

17,078

 

 

(49,540

)

Inventories

 

(26,799

)

 

(10,383

)

Prepaid expenses and other

 

14,500

 

 

(25,785

)

Accounts payable, accruals and other obligations

 

15,850

 

 

6,121

 

Deferred revenue

 

(22,634

)

 

1,402

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

12,881

 

 

(45,726

)

Cash flows used in investing activities:

 

 

 

 

Payments for equipment, furniture, fixtures and intellectual property

 

(7,898

)

 

(12,243

)

Restricted cash

 

(866

)

 

627

 

Purchase of available for sale securities

 

 

 

(84,918

)

Proceeds from maturities of available for sale securities

 

 

 

50,000

 

Proceeds from sale of cost method investment

 

524

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(8,240

)

 

(46,534

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

Payment for debt and equity issuance costs

 

 

 

(3,237

)

Repayment of capital lease obligations

 

 

 

(676

)

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

 

5,669

 

 

5,820

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

5,669

 

 

1,907

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

(1,745

)

 

176

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

10,310

 

 

(90,353

)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

541,896

 

 

642,444

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

550,461

 

 

$

552,267

 

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information

 

 

 

 

Cash paid during the period for interest

 

$

2,458

 

 

$

4,739

 

Cash paid during the period for income taxes, net

 

$

2,823

 

 

$

3,259

 

Non-cash investing and financing activities

 

 

 

 

Purchase of equipment in accounts payable

 

$

7,409

 

 

$

4,215

 

Debt issuance costs in accrued liabilities

 

$

 

 

$

194

 

Fixed assets acquired under capital leases

 

$

3,078

 

 

$

646

 

 

 

APPENDIX A - Reconciliation of Adjusted (Non- GAAP) Quarterly Measurements

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Quarter Ended

 

 

January 31,

 

 

2012

 

2013

Gross Profit Reconciliation (GAAP/non-GAAP)

 

 

 

 

GAAP gross profit

 

$

167,756

 

 

$

195,795

 

Share-based compensation-products

 

485

 

 

561

 

Share-based compensation-services

 

437

 

 

427

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

5,779

 

 

5,385

 

Total adjustments related to gross profit

 

6,701

 

 

6,373

 

Adjusted (non-GAAP) gross profit

 

$

174,457

 

 

$

202,168

 

Adjusted (non-GAAP) gross profit percentage

 

41.9

%

 

44.6

%

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Expense Reconciliation (GAAP/non-GAAP)

 

 

 

 

GAAP operating expense

 

$

198,932

 

 

$

201,404

 

Share-based compensation-research and development

 

2,134

 

 

2,033

 

Share-based compensation-sales and marketing

 

3,101

 

 

2,743

 

Share-based compensation-general and administrative

 

2,797

 

 

2,556

 

Acquisition and integration costs

 

264

 

 

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

13,471

 

 

12,453

 

Restructuring costs

 

1,722

 

 

5,030

 

Total adjustments related to operating expense

 

23,489

 

 

24,815

 

Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating expense

 

$

175,443

 

 

$

176,589

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (Loss) from Operations Reconciliation (GAAP/non-GAAP)

 

 

 

 

GAAP loss from operations

 

$

(31,176

)

 

$

(5,609

)

Total adjustments related to gross profit

 

6,701

 

 

6,373

 

Total adjustments related to operating expense

 

23,489

 

 

24,815

 

Adjusted (non-GAAP) income (loss) from operations

 

$

(986

)

 

25,579

 

Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating margin percentage

 

(0.2

)%

 

5.6

%

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss) Reconciliation (GAAP/non-GAAP)

 

 

 

 

GAAP net loss

 

$

(47,653

)

 

$

(47,324

)

Total adjustments related to gross profit

 

6,701

 

 

6,373

 

Total adjustments related to operating expense

 

23,489

 

 

24,815

 

Loss on extinguishment of debt

 

 

 

28,630

 

Non-cash interest expense

 

 

 

100

 

Change in fair value of embedded redemption feature

 

980

 

 

(310

)

Adjusted (non-GAAP) net income (loss)

 

$

(16,483

)

 

$

12,284

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average basic common shares outstanding

 

98,066

 

 

101,204

 

Weighted average dilutive potential common shares outstanding

 

98,066

 

 

120,817

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss) per Common Share

 

 

 

 

GAAP diluted net loss per common share

 

$

(0.49

)

 

$

(0.47

)

Adjusted (non-GAAP) diluted net income (loss) per common share

 

$

(0.17

)

 

$

0.12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The adjusted (non-GAAP) measures above and their reconciliation to Ciena's GAAP results for the periods presented reflect adjustments relating to the following items:

Share-based compensation expense - a non-cash expense incurred in accordance with share-based compensation accounting guidance.

Amortization of intangible assets - a non-cash expense arising from the acquisition of intangible assets, principally developed technologies and customer-related intangibles, that Ciena is required to amortize over its expected useful life.

Acquisition and integration costs - reflects transaction expense, and consulting and third party service fees associated with the acquisition of the Nortel MEN Business and the integration of this business into Ciena's operations.

Restructuring costs - costs incurred as a result of restructuring activities (or in the case of recoveries, previous restructuring activities) taken to align resources with perceived market opportunities.

Loss on extinguishment of debt - a non-cash loss, recorded in connection with convertible note exchange transactions completed during the first quarter of fiscal 2013, reflecting the fair value of Ciena's 4.0% senior convertible notes due December 15, 2020 as compared to the retirement of a portion of Ciena's outstanding 4.0% senior convertible notes due March 15, 2015.

Non-cash interest expense -  a non-cash debt discount expense amortized as interest expense during the term of Ciena's 4.0% senior convertible notes due December 15, 2020 relating to the required separate accounting of the equity component of these convertible notes.

Change in fair value of embedded redemption feature - a non-cash unrealized gain or loss reflective of a mark to market fair value adjustment of an embedded derivative related to the redemption feature of Ciena's outstanding 4.0% senior convertible notes due March 15, 2015.

Notes to Investors

Forward-looking statements. This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements are based on current expectations, forecasts, assumptions and other information available to the Company as of the date hereof. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding Ciena's expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future and can be identified by forward-looking words such as "anticipate," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "should," "will," and "would" or similar words. Forward-looking statements in this release include: "Our strong first quarter performance reflects a solid start to our fiscal year," "We have positioned Ciena to take advantage of the underlying market dynamics, which are increasingly aligned with our strategy and competitive strengths."; "We believe the combination of our technology and market share leadership as well as our strategic customer relationships will enable us to continue growing faster than the market."

Ciena's actual results, performance or events may differ materially from these forward-looking statements made or implied due a number of risks and uncertainties relating to Ciena's business, including: the effect of broader economic and market conditions on our customers and their business; changes in network spending or network strategy by large communication service providers; seasonality and the timing and size of customer orders, including our ability to recognize revenue relating to such sales; the level of competitive pressure we encounter; the product, customer and geographic mix of sales within the period; supply chain disruptions and the level of success relating to efforts to optimize Ciena's operations; changes in foreign currency exchange rates affecting revenue and operating expense; and the other risk factors disclosed in Ciena's Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 21, 2012. Ciena assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information included in this press release. 

Non-GAAP Presentation of Quarterly Results. This release includes non-GAAP measures of Ciena's gross profit, operating expense, income (loss) from operations, net income (loss) and net income (loss) per share. In evaluating the operating performance of Ciena's business, management excludes certain charges and credits that are required by GAAP. These items share one or more of the following characteristics: they are unusual and Ciena does not expect them to recur in the ordinary course of its business; they do not involve the expenditure of cash; they are unrelated to the ongoing operation of the business in the ordinary course; or their magnitude and timing is largely outside of Ciena's control. Management believes that the non-GAAP measures below provide management and investors useful information and meaningful insight to the operating performance of the business. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to Ciena's GAAP results and these measures are not intended to be a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. Ciena's non-GAAP measures and the related adjustments may differ from non-GAAP measures used by other companies and should only be used to evaluate Ciena's results of operations in conjunction with our corresponding GAAP results. To the extent not previously disclosed in a prior Ciena financial results press release, Appendix A to this press release sets forth a complete GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation of the non-GAAP measures contained in this release.

Press Contacts:
Nicole Anderson
Ciena Corporation
(877) 857 -7377
pr@ciena.com

Investor Contacts:
Gregg Lampf
Ciena Corporation
(877) 243 6273
ir@ciena.com