BURLINGTON, Mass., Aug. 29, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Exa® Corporation (NASDAQ:EXA), a global innovator in simulation software for product engineering, today announced financial results for the second quarter fiscal 2017, which ended July 31, 2016.

Revenue Summary

Second Quarter

  2Q17 (millions) 2Q16 (millions) Growth 
Rate
Constant Currency 
Growth Rate
Total Revenue $ 17.1   $ 15.5     11 %   8 %
License Revenue $ 14.8   $ 13.0     14 %   11 %
Project Revenue $ 2.3   $ 2.5     (7 )%   (8 )%

“Second quarter revenue was within our guidance range, reflecting the predictability of our licensing model. In addition, profitability exceeded our guidance range as we continue to realize the leverage in our operating model,” said Stephen Remondi, President and Chief Executive Officer of Exa. “We believe that our focus on license revenue, as we continue the conversion of project-based customers to ExaCLOUD-based recurring license customers, will drive stronger year-over-year revenue growth in the second half of the year. As such, we remain confident that we will deliver continued growth in both revenue and profitability in fiscal 2017, further strengthening our leadership position in the market.”

Second Quarter Fiscal 2017 Financial Highlights

Revenue

  • Total revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2017 was $17.1 million, an increase of 11% compared to $15.5 million in the comparable period in fiscal 2016. On a constant currency basis, total revenue increased 8% when compared with the corresponding period in fiscal 2016.
  • License revenue was $14.8 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2017, compared to $13.0 million in the comparable period in fiscal 2016, representing an increase of 14%, or 11% on a constant currency basis.
  • Project revenue was $2.3 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2017, compared to $2.5 million in the comparable period in fiscal 2016, representing a decrease of 7%, or 8% on a constant currency basis.

Profitability

  • GAAP loss from operations was $(0.4) million in the second quarter of fiscal 2017, compared to a loss from operations of $(0.8) million in the comparable period in fiscal 2016.
  • Non-GAAP operating income was $0.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2017, compared to an operating loss of $(0.2) million in the comparable period in fiscal 2016.
  • GAAP net loss was $(0.7) million in the second quarter of fiscal 2017, compared to a net loss of $(1.2) million for the comparable period in fiscal 2016. GAAP net loss per share was $(0.05), based on 14.8 million diluted weighted average shares outstanding, compared to net loss per share of $(0.08) for the comparable period in fiscal 2016, based on 14.5 million diluted weighted average shares outstanding.
  • Non-GAAP net loss was $(0.3) million, or $(0.02) per diluted share in the second quarter of fiscal 2017, compared to a net loss of $(0.8) million, or $(0.06) per diluted share, in the comparable period in fiscal 2016.
  • Adjusted EBITDA was $1.0 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2017, compared to $0.5 million in the comparable period in fiscal 2016.

Balance Sheet

  • Cash and cash equivalents were $33.2 million as of July 31, 2016, compared to $39.2 million as of April 30, 2016.

Business Outlook

Based on information available as of today, Exa is providing third quarter and fiscal 2017 guidance as indicated below.

Third Quarter Fiscal 2017:

  • Total revenue is expected to be in the range of $18.8 million to $19.6 million.
  • GAAP net loss is expected to be in the range of $(0.9) million to $(0.3) million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $0.9 million to $1.5 million.
  • Non-GAAP net income is expected to be in the range of a loss of $(0.5) million to a profit $0.1 million.
  • Basic share count for the third quarter is estimated to be 14.8 million shares.
  • Diluted share count for the third quarter is estimated to be 15.2 million shares.

Full Year Fiscal 2017:

  • Total revenue is expected to be in the range of $73.4 million to $75.8 million.
  • GAAP net loss is expected to be in the range of $(2.9) million to $(2.6) million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $4.9 million to $6.4 million.
  • Non-GAAP net loss is expected to be in the range of $(1.5) million to $(0.5) million.
  • Basic share count for the full year is estimated to be 14.8 million shares.
  • Diluted share count for the full year is estimated to be 15.1 million shares.

The above guidance assumes an exchange rate of 1.11 US dollars per Euro and 104.0 Japanese yen per US dollar for fiscal year 2017.

An explanation and reconciliation of historical and forward-looking non-GAAP measures presented above, including revenue on a constant currency basis, adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP operating loss, non-GAAP net loss and non-GAAP net loss per diluted share, to the comparable GAAP measures is provided below and in the attachments to this press release. 

Conference Call Information
   
What:  Exa’s second quarter fiscal 2017 financial results conference call
When:  Monday, August 29, 2016
Time: 4:30 p.m. ET
Webcast: http://investor.exa.com (live and replay)
Live Call: (877) 878-2664, Domestic
  (970) 315-0423, International
Replay:  (855) 859-2056, Passcode 63984357, Domestic
  (404) 537-3406, Passcode 63984357, International

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement our condensed consolidated financial statements, which are presented on a GAAP basis, we disclose revenue on a constant currency basis, non-GAAP operating income (loss), non-GAAP net income (loss), non-GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share and Adjusted EBITDA. These non-GAAP measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative for, amounts determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. The GAAP measure most comparable to revenue on a constant currency basis is GAAP revenue. The GAAP measure most comparable to non-GAAP operating income (loss) is GAAP income (loss) from operations. The GAAP measure most comparable to non-GAAP net income (loss) and Adjusted EBITDA is GAAP net income (loss).  The GAAP measure most comparable to non-GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share is GAAP net income (loss) per diluted share. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the corresponding GAAP measure is included below.

We define revenue on a constant currency basis as GAAP revenue, adjusted to reverse the impact of changes in the average exchange rates of currencies in which our international operations generated revenue and incurred expenses.

We define non-GAAP net income (loss) as net income (loss), excluding the after tax impact of non-cash, stock-based compensation expense and the amortization of acquired intangibles. We define EBITDA as net income (loss), excluding depreciation and amortization, interest expense, net, other income (expense), foreign exchange gain (loss) and benefit (provision) for income taxes, and we define Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA, excluding non-cash, stock-based compensation expense.

Our management uses these non-GAAP measures when evaluating our operating performance and for internal planning and forecasting purposes. We believe that these measures help indicate underlying trends in our business, are important in comparing current results with prior period results, and are useful to investors and financial analysts in assessing our operating performance. For example, our international operations generate revenue and incur expenses that are denominated in foreign currencies. These amounts could be materially affected by currency fluctuations. Our principal exposures are to fluctuations in exchange rates for the United States dollar versus the Euro, British pound, Japanese yen, Chinese yuan and Korean won. Changes in currency exchange rates that are beyond our control can significantly affect our consolidated results of operations. We believe that disclosure of our revenue on a constant currency basis is useful as an indicator of demand for our solutions independent of the influence of currency exchange fluctuations. Management considers Adjusted EBITDA to be an important indicator of our operational strength and the performance of our business and a good measure of our historical operating trends. The non-GAAP financial information presented here should be considered in conjunction with, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information presented in accordance with GAAP and, in particular, should not be considered a measure of our liquidity. There are significant limitations associated with the use of non-GAAP financial measures. Further, these measures may differ from the non-GAAP information, even where similarly titled, used by other companies and therefore should not be used to compare our performance to that of other companies. Investors should carefully consider the attached reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures.

About Exa Corporation

Exa (Nasdaq:EXA) (www.exa.com) Corporation’s visualization and simulation software helps designers and engineers produce better vehicles and equipment. As a design evolves, Exa accurately predicts the performance of that design while providing actionable insight to optimize the performance of the product. With Exa, the need for costly physical prototypes and expensive late-stage changes is reduced. Now, designers and engineers are freed from the risk of producing compromised products that do not meet market and regulatory requirements. Some of the most successful product companies in the world use Exa, including BMW, Delphi, Denso, Fiat Chrysler, Ford, Hino, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar Land Rover, Kenworth, Komatsu, MAN, Nissan, Peterbilt, Peugeot, Renault, Scania, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo Trucks.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release, including the section entitled “Business Outlook,” contains forward-looking statements describing our expectations concerning future events and our future financial performance. These statements are only predictions and may be inaccurate. Actual events or results may differ materially. In evaluating these statements, you should specifically consider various factors, including the risks outlined under “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2016 and in our other SEC filings. These factors may cause our actual results to differ materially from those described in our forward-looking statements.  Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, our future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements may differ from our expectations. Other than as required by law, we do not undertake a responsibility to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this press release, even though our situation may change in the future.

EXA CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
         
    July 31,   January 31, 
      2016       2016  
ASSETS        
Current assets:        
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 33,187     $ 27,649  
Accounts receivable     11,655       32,072  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     2,689       3,707  
Total current assets     47,531       63,428  
Property and equipment, net     10,832       12,032  
Intangible assets, net     1,869       2,044  
Deferred tax assets     441       428  
Restricted cash     352       352  
Other assets     775       737  
Total assets   $ 61,800     $ 79,021  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY        
Current liabilities:        
Accounts payable   $ 2,151     $ 3,462  
Accrued expenses     7,458       12,199  
Current portion of deferred revenue     26,014       32,849  
Current portion of capital lease obligations     2,321       2,823  
Total current liabilities     37,944       51,333  
Deferred revenue     1,736       4,484  
Capital lease obligations     1,657       2,549  
Deferred rent     2,527       2,490  
Other long-term liabilities     726       678  
Total liabilities     44,590       61,534  
Commitments and contingencies        
Stockholders’ equity:        
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued
  and outstanding
   
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized; 14,853,358 and
  14,663,621 shares issued, respectively; 14,820,856 and 14,631,119 shares
  outstanding, respectively
    15       15  
Additional paid-in capital     92,928       91,626  
Accumulated deficit     (75,306 )     (73,685 )
Treasury stock (32,502 common shares, at cost)     0       0  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss     (427 )     (469 )
Total stockholders’ equity     17,210       17,487  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity   $ 61,800     $ 79,021  
         

EXA CORPORATION  
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss  
(Unaudited)  
(in thousands, except share and per share data)  
                   
    Three Months Ended July 31,   Six Months Ended July 31,  
      2016       2015       2016       2015    
Revenue:                  
License revenue   $ 14,810     $ 12,977     $ 28,869     $ 25,219    
Project revenue     2,302       2,478       5,028       5,004    
Total revenue     17,112       15,455       33,897       30,223    
Operating expenses (1):                  
Cost of revenues     4,632       4,755       9,436       9,398    
Sales and marketing     3,392       2,440       6,723       4,928    
Research and development     6,023       5,952       12,234       12,122    
General and administrative (2)     3,457       3,126       6,906       6,393    
Total operating expenses     17,504       16,273       35,299       32,841    
Loss from operations     (392 )     (818 )     (1,402 )     (2,618 )  
Other (expense) income, net                  
Foreign exchange (loss) gain     (22 )     (171 )     193       (223 )  
Interest expense     (39 )     (54 )     (86 )     (119 )  
Interest income     11       2       21       5    
Other income, net     3         12      
Total other (expense) income, net     (47 )     (223 )     140       (337 )  
Loss before income taxes     (439 )     (1,041 )     (1,262 )     (2,955 )  
Provision for income taxes     (239 )     (154 )     (359 )     (128 )  
Net loss   $ (678 )   $ (1,195 )   $ (1,621 )   $ (3,083 )  
Net loss per share:                  
Basic   $ (0.05 )   $ (0.08 )   $ (0.11 )   $ (0.21 )  
Diluted   $ (0.05 )   $ (0.08 )   $ (0.11 )   $ (0.21 )  
Weighted average shares outstanding used in computing net loss per share:                  
Basic     14,784,795       14,535,539       14,711,429       14,420,562    
Diluted     14,784,795       14,535,539       14,711,429       14,420,562    
                   
Comprehensive loss:                  
Net loss   $ (678 )   $ (1,195 )   $ (1,621 )   $ (3,083 )  
Foreign currency translation adjustment     (75 )     (12 )     42       28    
Comprehensive loss   $ (753 )   $ (1,207 )   $ (1,579 )   $ (3,055 )  
                   
                   
(1) Includes stock-based compensation expense as follows:                  
    Three Months Ended July 31,   Six Months Ended July 31,  
      2016       2015       2016       2015    
Cost of revenues   $ 39     $ 53     $ 83     $ 122    
Sales and marketing     58       85       148       200    
Research and development     162       185       345       426    
General and administrative     178       168       350       357    
Total   $ 437     $ 491     $ 926     $ 1,105    
                   
                   
(2) Includes amortization expense related to intangible assets as follows:              
    Three Months Ended July 31,   Six Months Ended July 31,  
      2016       2015       2016       2015    
General and administrative   $ 88     $ 87     $ 175     $ 175    
                                   

EXA CORPORATION
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
         
    Six Months Ended July 31,
      2016       2015  
Cash flows provided by operating activities:        
Net loss   $ (1,621 )   $ (3,083 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:        
Depreciation and amortization     1,991       1,528  
Stock-based compensation expense     926       1,105  
Deferred rent expense     230       (179 )
Deferred income taxes     (13 )  
Net change in operating assets and liabilities:        
Accounts receivable     20,004       21,302  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets     997       (276 )
Other assets     (39 )     68  
Accounts payable     (910 )     112  
Accrued expenses     (5,102 )     (3,635 )
Other liabilities     47       (93 )
Deferred revenue     (9,777 )     (7,251 )
Net cash provided by operating activities     6,733       9,598  
Cash flows used in investing activities:        
Purchases of property and equipment     (836 )     (626 )
Net cash used in investing activities     (836 )     (626 )
Cash flows used in financing activities:        
Proceeds from stock option and warrant exercises     356       1,130  
Payments of capital lease obligations     (1,456 )     (1,301 )
Net cash used in financing activities     (1,100 )     (171 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash     741       (180 )
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents     5,538       8,621  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period     27,649       21,785  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period   $ 33,187     $ 30,406  
         
Supplemental cash flow disclosures:        
Cash paid for interest   $ 86     $ 119  
Cash paid for income taxes   $ 1,117     $ 1,043  
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activities:        
Decrease in unpaid purchases of property and equipment   $ (337 )   $  —
         

EXA CORPORATION
Reconciliation of historical Non-GAAP to GAAP measures
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
                 
                 
Adjusted EBITDA:   Three Months Ended July 31,   Six Months Ended July 31,
      2016       2015       2016       2015  
                 
Net loss   $ (678 )   $ (1,195 )   $ (1,621 )   $ (3,083 )
Add back:                
Depreciation and amortization     980       778       1,991       1,528  
Interest expense, net     28       52       65       114  
Other income, net     (3 )           (12 )      
Foreign exchange loss (gain)     22       171       (193 )     223  
Provision for income taxes     239       154       359       128  
EBITDA     588       (40 )     589       (1,090 )
Stock-based compensation expense     437       491       926       1,105  
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 1,025     $ 451     $ 1,515     $ 15  
                 
Non-GAAP operating income (loss):   Three Months Ended July 31,   Six Months Ended July 31,
      2016       2015       2016       2015  
                 
Operating loss   $ (392 )   $ (818 )   $ (1,402 )   $ (2,618 )
Add back:                
Stock-based compensation expense     437       491       926       1,105  
Amortization of acquired intangible assets     88       87       175       175  
Non-GAAP operating income (loss)   $ 133     $ (240 )   $ (301 )   $ (1,338 )
                 
Non-GAAP net loss:   Three Months Ended July 31,   Six Months Ended July 31,
      2016       2015       2016       2015  
                 
Net loss     (678 )     (1,195 )     (1,621 )     (3,083 )
Add back:                
Stock-based compensation expense     437       491       926       1,105  
Amortization of acquired intangible assets     88       87       175       175  
Income tax effect (1)     (184 )     (199 )     (385 )     (445 )
Non-GAAP net loss   $ (337 )   $ (816 )   $ (905 )   $ (2,248 )
                 
Non-GAAP net loss, per diluted share:   Three Months Ended July 31,   Six Months Ended July 31,
      2016       2015       2016       2015  
Net loss, per diluted share (2)   $ (0.05 )   $ (0.08 )   $ (0.11 )   $ (0.21 )
Add back:                
Stock-based compensation expense     0.03       0.03       0.06       0.08  
Amortization of acquired intangible assets     0.01       0.01       0.01       0.01  
Income tax effect (1)     (0.01 )     (0.02 )     (0.03 )     (0.03 )
Non-GAAP net loss, per diluted share (2)(3):   $ (0.02 )   $ (0.06 )   $ (0.06 )   $ (0.16 )
                 
(1)  The tax effect of non-cash stock-based compensation expense and non-cash amortization of acquired intangibles is estimated using a blended rate equivalent to our annual statutory United States federal tax rate and our estimated state tax rate. The tax effect is exclusive of any impact from valuation allowances established against our United States net deferred tax assets and other discrete items. Due to the differences in the tax treatment of items excluded from non-GAAP earnings, as well as the methodology applied to our estimated annual tax rates as described above, our estimated tax rate on non-GAAP income may differ from our GAAP tax rate and from our actual tax liabilities.
                 
(2)  Share amounts utilized on a fully diluted basis were approximately 14.8 million and 14.5 million for the three months ended July 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and 14.7 million and 14.4 million for the six months ended July 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
                 
(3)  Due to rounding, totals may not equal the sum of line items in the table above.
                 

EXA CORPORATION
Reconciliation of forward looking Non-GAAP to GAAP measures
           
           
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA   Three months ended
October 31, 2016
    Year ended
 January 31, 2017
(in millions)          
Net loss $   (0.9) – (0.3 )   $ (2.9) – (2.6)
Add back:          
Depreciation and amortization     1.0       4.5
Interest expense, net     0.1       0.2
Provision for income taxes     0.2       1.3
EBITDA     0.4 – 1.0       3.1 – 3.4
Stock-based compensation expense     0.5       1.8 – 3.0
Adjusted EBITDA $   0.9 – 1.5     $ 4.9 – 6.4
           
Non-GAAP net (loss) income   Three months ended
October 31, 2016
    Year ended
 January 31, 2017
(in millions)          
Net loss     (0.9) – (0.3 )     (2.9) – (2.6)
Add back:          
Stock-based compensation expense     0.5       1.8 – 3.0
Amortization of acquired intangible assets     0.1       0.3
Income tax effect (1)     (0.2 )     (0.7) – (1.2)
Non-GAAP net (loss) income     (0.5) – 0.1       (1.5) – (0.5)
           
           
(1)  Non-GAAP financial information is adjusted using a blended rate equivalent to our annual statutory United States federal tax rate and our estimated state tax rate. The tax effect is exclusive of any impact from valuation allowances established against our United States net deferred tax assets and other discrete items. Due to the differences in the tax treatment of items excluded from non-GAAP earnings, as well as the methodology applied to our estimated annual tax rates as described above, our estimated tax rate on non-GAAP income may differ from our GAAP tax rate and from our actual tax liabilities.
           
CONTACT: Media Contact:
Michelle Murray-Ross, Exa Corporation
+1 (781) 564-0251
[email protected]

Investor Relations Contact:
Garo Toomajanian, ICR
+1 (781) 564-0337
[email protected]