Adeia Announces Third Quarter 2022 Results

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Adeia Inc. (Nasdaq: ADEA) reported its third-quarter financial results on November 9, 2022, revealing total revenue of $210.9 million, down 4% year-over-year. The Intellectual Property (IP) business generated $89.3 million, a 12% decline. However, total revenue for the nine months rose 6% to $702.4 million. Adeia is reiterating full-year revenue guidance, narrowing it to $430 - $445 million. The company successfully completed its product business spin-off and signed key licensing deals with Foxtel and Philo, showcasing its growth potential.

Positive

• Successfully completed the separation of the product business, enhancing focus on IP licensing.
• Signed multi-year licensing renewals with Foxtel and Philo, indicating strong demand for IP.
• Total revenue for nine months increased by 6%, signaling overall growth.

Negative

• Third-quarter revenue declined by 4% year-over-year.
• IP business revenue fell 12% compared to the previous year.

Reiterates full year revenue guidance, narrows range

SAN JOSE, Calif., Nov. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adeia Inc. (Nasdaq: ADEA) (the “Company” or “Adeia”), formerly known as Xperi Holding Corporation, today announced financial results for the third quarter ending September 30, 2022. These third quarter financial results include both the intellectual property (IP) licensing business and the product business prior to separation on October 1, 2022.

“Our third quarter represents a significant milestone for Adeia as we successfully completed the spin-off of the product business and now stand as a newly independent, leading IP licensing company with a compelling business model which leverages our strong business fundamentals to generate enhanced financial performance in the near and long-term,” said Paul E. Davis, chief executive officer of Adeia. “We have built an incredible licensing platform with consistent and strong cash flows, and world-class innovation engines in both our Media and Semiconductor businesses. We want to wish the Xperi management team and all its employees all the best as they move forward on their journey as a stand-alone public company.”

Highlights

• On a combined basis, total revenue for the third quarter was $210.9 million, a decline of 4% from $219.4 million in the same period last year
• On a combined basis, total revenue for the nine months ending September 30, 2022, was $702.4 million, a 6% increase from $663.2 million in the same period last year
• Total revenue for the IP business during the third quarter was $89.3 million, a decline of 12% from $101.6 million in the same period last year
• Total revenue for the IP business for the nine months ending September 30, 2022, was $335.6 million, an increase of 11% from $301.5 million in the same period last year
• Successfully completed the spin-off of the product business, positioning us well for long term growth as a leading independent IP licensing company
• Signed a multi-year license renewal with Foxtel, Australia’s leading Pay-TV platform, further demonstrating our impressive track record of successful renewals
• Signed a new multi-year deal with Philo, a leading entertainment focused TV streaming service, illustrating our IP's continued applicability and growth of our IP beyond traditional Pay-TV

Capital Allocation

On September 19, 2022, the Company distributed $5.2 million to stockholders of record on August 29, 2022, for a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share of common stock.

On October 20, 2022, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.05 per share, payable on December 21, 2022, to stockholders of record on November 30, 2022.

During the third quarter, we made a $10.1 million payment toward our outstanding term loan, bringing the outstanding balance to $759.4 million as of September 30, 2022.

Financial Outlook

The Company is reiterating its prior full-year 2022 stand-alone revenue guidance and narrowing the prior range of $425 - $450 million to $430 - $445 million.

Due to the unique dynamics of the product business spin-off coinciding with the end of the quarter, we will be providing guidance for Adeia’s fiscal fourth quarter of 2022 on a stand-alone basis. Moving forward, we intend to only provide annual guidance.

Category (in millions, except for tax rate)		Q4'22 GAAP Outlook		Q4'22 Non-GAAP Outlook
Revenue		$95 -- 110		$95 -- 110
Operating Expenses1		$70 -- 74		$35 -- 39
Interest Expense		$15 -- 17		$15 -- 17
Other Income (Expense)		~ $0.5		~ $0.5
Tax Rate		(14)%		23%
Basic Shares Outstanding		106		106
Diluted Shares Outstanding		110		110

¹See tables for reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP differences.

Conference Call Information

The Company will hold its third quarter 2022 earnings conference call at 2:00 PM Pacific Time (5:00 PM Eastern Time) on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. To access the call in the U.S., please dial 877-451-6152, and for international callers, dial +1 201-389-0879. The conference ID is 13733251. All participants should dial in 15 minutes prior to the start of the conference call and can use the conference ID to access the call. The Company also suggests utilizing the webcast link to access the call at Q3 Earnings Call Webcast.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are based on information available to the Company as of the date hereof, as well as the Company’s current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections that involve risks and uncertainties. In this context, forward-looking statements often address expected future business, financial performance and financial condition, and often contain words such as "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "could," "seek," "see," "will," "may," "would," "might," "potentially," "estimate," "continue," "expect," "target," similar expressions or the negatives of these words or other comparable terminology that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes. All forward-looking statements by their nature address matters that involve risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, and are not guarantees of future results. These and other forward-looking statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such statements and, therefore, you should not place undue reliance on any such statements and caution must be exercised in relying on forward-looking statements. Important risk factors that may cause such a difference include, but are not limited to: the Company’s ability to implement its business strategy; the Company’s ability to enter into new and renewal license agreements with customers on favorable terms; the Company’s ability to retain and hire key personnel; uncertainty as to the long-term value of the Company’s common stock; legislative, regulatory and economic developments affecting the Company’s business; general economic and market developments and conditions; the Company’s ability to grow and expand its patent portfolios; changes in technology and development of competing technology in the industries in which in which the Company operates; the evolving legal, regulatory and tax regimes under which the Company operates; unforeseen liabilities and expenses; risks associated with the Company’s indebtedness; the Company’s ability to achieve the intended benefits of, and its ability to recognize the anticipated tax treatment of, the recent spin-off of its product business; unpredictability and severity of catastrophic events, including, but not limited to, acts of terrorism or outbreak of war or hostilities, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and natural disasters; and the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic continues to have an adverse impact on the Company’s business, results of operations, and financial condition will depend on future developments, including measures taken in response to the pandemic, which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted. These risks, as well as other risks associated with the business, are more fully discussed in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. While the list of factors presented here is, and the list of factors presented in the Company’s filings with the SEC are, considered representative, no such list should be considered to be a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties. Unlisted factors may present significant additional obstacles to the realization of forward-looking statements. Consequences of material differences in results as compared with those anticipated in the forward-looking statements could include, among other things, business disruption, operational problems, financial loss, legal liability to third parties and similar risks, any of which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations, liquidity or trading price of common stock. The Company does not assume any obligation to publicly provide revisions or updates to any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by securities and other applicable laws.

About Adeia Inc.

Adeia invents, develops and licenses fundamental innovations that shape the way millions of people explore and experience entertainment in an increasingly connected world. From TVs to smartphones, and across all types of entertainment experiences, Adeia’s technologies allow users to manage content and connections in a way that is smart, immersive and personal. For more information, please visit adeia.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to disclosing financial results calculated in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the Company’s earnings release contains non-GAAP financial measures adjusted for either one-time or ongoing non-cash acquired intangibles amortization charges; costs related to actual or planned business combinations including transaction fees, integration costs, severance, facility closures, and retention bonuses; separation costs; all forms of stock-based compensation; loss on debt extinguishment; expensed debt refinancing costs, impairment of goodwill, impact of certain unrealized foreign currency adjustments and related tax effects. Management believes that the non-GAAP measures used in this release provide investors with important perspectives into the Company’s ongoing business and financial performance and provide a better understanding of our core operating results reflecting our normal business operations. The non-GAAP financial measures disclosed by the Company should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. Our use of non-GAAP financial measures has certain limitations in that the non-GAAP financial measures we use may not be directly comparable to those reported by other companies. For example, the terms used in this press release, such as non-GAAP operating expenses, do not have a standardized meaning. Other companies may use the same or similarly named measures, but exclude different items, which may not provide investors with a comparable view of our performance in relation to other companies. We seek to compensate for the limitation of our non-GAAP presentation by providing a detailed reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures in the tables attached hereto. Investors are encouraged to review the related GAAP financial measures and the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. All financial data is presented on a GAAP basis except where the Company indicates its presentation is on a non-GAAP basis.

Set forth below are reconciliations of the Company’s reported and forecasted GAAP to non-GAAP financial metrics.

Investor Contact:
Jill Koval
 +1 203-832-4449
IR@adeia.com 

– Tables Follow –

SOURCE: ADEIA INC.
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ADEIA INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (in thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited)
		Three Months Ended								Nine Months Ended
		September 30, 2022				September 30, 2021				September 30, 2022				September 30, 2021
Revenue		$	210,941			$	219,379			$	702,379			$	663,247
Operating expenses:
Cost of revenue, excluding depreciation and amortization of intangible assets			31,554				32,549				86,324				87,564
Research, development and other related costs			68,366				58,766				189,881				168,369
Selling, general and administrative			83,958				62,627				226,519				197,754
Depreciation expense			5,388				6,796				16,759				17,994
Amortization expense			40,808				52,388				119,293				156,825
Litigation expense			3,083				2,327				7,998				7,162
Goodwill impairment			354,000				—				354,000				—
Total operating expenses			587,157				215,453				1,000,774				635,668
Operating income (loss)			(376,216	)			3,926				(298,395	)			27,579
Interest expense			(13,198	)			(8,532	)			(31,066	)			(30,400	)
Other income and expense, net			460				927				1,681				2,916
Loss on debt extinguishment			—				—				—				(8,012	)
Loss before taxes			(388,954	)			(3,679	)			(327,780	)			(7,917	)
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes			865				42,698				44,536				35,807
Net loss		$	(389,819	)		$	(46,377	)		$	(372,316	)		$	(43,724	)
Less: net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest			(890	)			(1,310	)			(2,706	)			(2,826	)
Net loss attributable to the Company		$	(388,929	)		$	(45,067	)		$	(369,610	)		$	(40,898	)
Loss per share attributable to the Company:
Basic		$	(3.72	)		$	(0.43	)		$	(3.55	)		$	(0.39	)
Diluted		$	(3.72	)		$	(0.43	)		$	(3.55	)		$	(0.39	)
Weighted average number of shares used in per share calculations-basic			104,510				104,849				104,066				104,898
Weighted average number of shares used in per share calculations-diluted			104,510				104,849				104,066				104,898

ADEIA INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) (unaudited)
		September 30,				December 31,
		2022				2021
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	271,092			$	201,121
Available-for-sale debt securities			1,399				60,534
Accounts receivable, net			107,017				143,683
Unbilled contracts receivable, net			129,206				77,677
Other current assets			45,250				36,459
Total current assets			553,964				519,474
Long-term unbilled contracts receivable			44,715				4,107
Property and equipment, net			56,727				60,974
Operating lease right-of-use assets			62,691				68,498
Intangible assets, net			736,489				817,916
Goodwill, net			564,215				851,088
Other long-term assets			141,926				147,965
Total assets		$	2,160,727			$	2,470,022
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		$	25,286			$	7,811
Accrued liabilities			125,921				110,705
Current portion of long-term debt, net			36,267				36,095
Deferred revenue			37,921				35,136
Total current liabilities			225,395				189,747
Deferred revenue, less current portion			30,897				37,107
Long-term deferred tax liabilities			26,240				19,848
Long-term debt, net			752,170				729,392
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities			47,089				54,658
Other long-term liabilities			99,881				98,842
Total liabilities			1,181,672				1,129,594
Commitments and contingencies
Company stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock			—				—
Common stock			117				113
Additional paid-in capital			1,405,433				1,340,480
Treasury stock at cost			(210,607	)			(178,022	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(5,129	)			(752	)
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)			(197,427	)			187,814
Total Company stockholders’ equity			992,387				1,349,633
Noncontrolling interest			(13,332	)			(9,205	)
Total equity			979,055				1,340,428
Total liabilities and equity		$	2,160,727			$	2,470,022

ADEIA INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) (unaudited)
		Nine Months Ended
		September 30, 2022				September 30, 2021
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss		$	(372,316	)		$	(43,724	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash from operating activities:
Depreciation of property and equipment			16,759				17,994
Amortization of intangible assets			119,293				156,825
Goodwill impairment			354,000				—
Stock-based compensation expense			49,283				42,468
Deferred income taxes			(1,761	)			(7,092	)
Loss on debt extinguishment			—				8,012
Patent assets received in lieu of cash			—				(8,787	)
Other			4,312				8,474
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable			40,075				(14,327	)
Unbilled contracts receivable			(89,636	)			30,708
Other assets			7,264				(3,956	)
Accounts payable			16,606				3,036
Accrued and other liabilities			2,508				(23,414	)
Deferred revenue			(4,345	)			(304	)
Net cash from operating activities			142,042				165,913
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment			(12,576	)			(8,298	)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment			86				19
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired			(50,473	)			(17,400	)
Purchases of intangible assets			(290	)			(119	)
Purchases of short-term investments			(4,490	)			(65,446	)
Proceeds from sales of investments			28,254				46,248
Proceeds from maturities of investments			35,176				33,436
Net cash from investing activities			(4,313	)			(11,560	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Dividends paid			(15,631	)			(15,752	)
Repayment of debt			(30,375	)			(73,923	)
Debt refinancing costs			—				(6,843	)
Proceeds from employee stock purchase program and exercise of stock options			14,252				13,839
Repurchases of common stock			(32,585	)			(75,235	)
Net cash from financing activities			(64,339	)			(157,914	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents			(3,419	)			(1,189	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			69,971				(4,750	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period			201,121				170,188
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		$	271,092			$	165,438
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Interest paid		$	26,797			$	25,030
Income taxes paid, net of refunds		$	22,389			$	22,151
Debt acquired in a business acquisition		$	50,000			$	—

ADEIA INC. GAAP TO NON-GAAP RECONCILIATIONS (in thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited)
Net income attributable to the Company:
		Three Months Ended
		September 30, 2022
GAAP net loss attributable to the Company		$	(388,929	)
Adjustments to GAAP net loss attributable to the Company:
Stock-based compensation expense:
Cost of revenue			778
Research, development and other			5,951
Selling, general and administrative			10,269
Amortization expense			40,808
Goodwill impairment charge			354,000
Merger and integration-related costs:
Transaction and other related costs recorded in selling, general and administrative			3,971
Severance and retention recorded in research, development and other			1,830
Severance and retention recorded in selling, general and administrative			580
Separation costs recorded in cost of revenue			356
Separation costs recorded in research, development and other			1,847
Separation costs recorded in selling, general and administrative			9,134
Non-GAAP tax adjustment (1)			(5,081	)
Non-GAAP net income attributable to the Company		$	35,514
Diluted earnings per share attributable to the Company:
		Three Months Ended
		September 30, 2022
GAAP diluted loss per share attributable to the Company		$	(3.72	)
Adjustments to GAAP diluted loss per share attributable to the Company:
Stock-based compensation expense			0.16
Amortization expense			0.39
Goodwill impairment charge			3.39
Merger and integration-related costs			0.06
Separation costs			0.11
Difference in shares used in the calculation			(0.03	)
Non-GAAP tax adjustment			(0.05	)
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share attributable to the Company			0.31
GAAP weighted average number of shares-diluted			104,510
Non-GAAP adjustment (2)			10,432
Non-GAAP weighted average number of shares-diluted			114,942

(1) The provision for income taxes is adjusted to reflect the net direct and indirect income tax effects of the various non-GAAP pretax adjustments.
(2) The number of shares used in the diluted per share calculations on a non-GAAP basis excludes the impact of stock-based compensation expense expected to be incurred in future periods and not yet recognized in the financial statements, which would otherwise be assumed to be used to repurchase shares under the GAAP treasury stock method.

ADEIA INC. RECONCILIATION FOR GUIDANCE ON GAAP TO NON-GAAP TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES (in millions) (unaudited)
		Three Months Ended
		December 31, 2022
		Low				High
GAAP operating expenses		$	70.0			$	74.0
Stock-based compensation expense			(3.0	)			(3.0	)
Merger, integration and separation-related expense -- SG&A			(8.0	)			(8.0	)
Amortization expense			(24.0	)			(24.0	)
Total of non-GAAP adjustments			(35.0	)			(35.0	)
Non-GAAP operating expenses		$	35.0			$	39.0

FAQ

What were Adeia's total revenues for the third quarter of 2022?

Adeia reported total revenues of $210.9 million for the third quarter of 2022.

How did Adeia's revenue from the IP business perform in Q3 2022?

The IP business generated $89.3 million in revenue, a decline of 12% from the prior year.

What is Adeia's full-year revenue guidance for 2022?

Adeia has narrowed its full-year revenue guidance to a range of $430 - $445 million.

Did Adeia sign any new licensing agreements recently?

Yes, Adeia signed multi-year agreements with Foxtel and Philo.

What impact did the spin-off of the product business have on Adeia?

The spin-off is expected to enhance Adeia's focus and growth as an independent IP licensing company.