ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. reports preliminary fourth quarter 2023 financial results

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ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. (ADTN) announces preliminary Q4 revenue of $225.5 million, with sequential improvement in operating expenses. GAAP gross margin at 34.8%, up 483 bps YoY. Non-GAAP gross margin at 41.9%, up 155 bps QoQ. GAAP operating margin negative at 16.7%. Non-GAAP operating margin at -1.4%. Preliminary GAAP net loss of $109.9 million. CEO optimistic about future growth despite revenue challenges.

Positive

• Preliminary Q4 revenue of $225.5 million.
• Sequential improvement in operating expenses.
• GAAP gross margin at 34.8%, up 483 bps YoY.
• Non-GAAP gross margin at 41.9%, up 155 bps QoQ.
• GAAP operating margin negative at 16.7%.
• Non-GAAP operating margin at -1.4%.
• Preliminary GAAP net loss of $109.9 million.
• CEO optimistic about future growth despite revenue challenges.

Negative

• None.

Insights

Financial Analyst

The reported preliminary Q4 revenue of $225.5 million, in line with guidance, indicates a stable financial trajectory for ADTRAN Holdings, albeit within a challenging macroeconomic landscape. The sequential improvement in GAAP and non-GAAP operating expenses, with reductions of 7.6% and 15.1% respectively, suggests effective cost management strategies are being implemented. This cost discipline is critical for maintaining profitability, especially when revenue growth is under pressure.

However, the negative preliminary GAAP operating margin of 16.7% and a non-GAAP operating margin of -1.4% raise concerns about the company's current ability to generate profit. The GAAP net loss of $109.9 million and non-GAAP net loss of $85.9 million are significant and could impact investor sentiment. The negative diluted loss per share figures, both GAAP ($1.40) and non-GAAP ($1.09), may also weigh on the stock's performance in the short term.

Investors should also consider the year-over-year gross margin improvements, which indicate increased efficiency in cost control. The reduction in inventory write-offs, from $21 million in Q3 to $3.3 million in Q4, suggests better inventory management and could be a sign of operational improvement.

Market Research Analyst

The communication from ADTRAN Holdings' CEO highlights a strategic pivot towards operational efficiency and cost reduction, which is a common response to the current economic headwinds faced by the tech sector. The emphasis on a favorable customer and product mix contributing to a non-GAAP gross margin increase to 41.9% demonstrates the company's ability to adapt to market demands and optimize its product portfolio for better margins.

Despite the current revenue challenges, the CEO's statement about the unchanged fundamental demand landscape suggests a positive outlook for the industry's long-term growth. This is underpinned by the ongoing need for global infrastructure buildouts, particularly in expanding fiber networks and enhancing bandwidth. For investors, this could indicate potential for recovery and growth once macroeconomic conditions improve.

ADTRAN's commitment to becoming a 'more streamlined and efficient company' could resonate well with stakeholders who value long-term strategic planning and may mitigate concerns over short-term financial losses. The expectation that the company will excel 'when spending returns to normal levels' provides a forward-looking perspective that might influence investor confidence in the company's resilience and future performance.

Economist

The macroeconomic environment, characterized by elevated customer inventories and cautious spending, is reflected in ADTRAN Holdings' preliminary financial results. The company's negative operating margins and net losses underscore the broader economic challenges that are affecting corporate profitability across sectors.

The strategic focus on cost improvement measures, however, is indicative of a proactive approach to weathering economic downturns. By reducing operating expenses, ADTRAN is better positioned to maintain financial stability during periods of reduced revenue growth. This approach is in line with broader economic principles of cost management during downturns to preserve capital and ensure sustainability.

The company's performance must be contextualized within the broader economic landscape that includes fluctuating demand, supply chain disruptions and cautious capital expenditure by service providers. The CEO's reference to a steady demand landscape, despite short-term challenges, points to an expectation of sector recovery, which is contingent on the stabilization of macroeconomic factors such as inflation, interest rates and consumer confidence.

• Preliminary Q4 revenue at $225.5 million and at mid-point of guidance
• Sequential improvement in preliminary GAAP and non-GAAP operating expenses in Q4, with a 7.6% reduction in GAAP operating expenses and a 15.1% reduction in non-GAAP operating expenses respectively

HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADTN and FSE: QH9) (“ADTRAN Holdings” or the “Company”) today announced its preliminary unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter of 2023. All results in this release are approximate due to the preliminary nature of the announcement.

Preliminary GAAP gross margin for the quarter was 34.8% and improved by 483 bps year-over-year and 754 bps quarter-over-quarter. Besides lower purchasing and transportation costs, the main driver for this improvement were lower acquisition-related expenses, amortizations and adjustments. Additionally, the current quarter was negatively impacted by an inventory write-off of $3.3 million compared to a $21 million inventory write-off in Q3 2023.

Preliminary non-GAAP gross margin of 41.9% was positively impacted by a favorable customer and product mix. This compares to 40.3% in Q3 2023 and 39.1% in the year-ago quarter representing an increase of 155 bps sequentially and 277 bps year over year.

Preliminary GAAP operating margin for the fourth quarter was negative 16.7%, and it was negatively impacted by lower revenue and acquisition-related expenses, amortizations and adjustments. The company reduced GAAP operating expenses by 7.6% sequentially and 17.0% year-over-year.

Preliminary non-GAAP operating margin for the quarter was negative 1.4%, which was at the upper end of the guidance range of between -7% and 0% of revenues. The Company reduced non-GAAP operating expenses by 15.1% sequentially and 17.7% year-over-year.

Preliminary GAAP net loss attributable to the Company for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $109.9 million. Preliminary diluted loss per share attributable to the Company for the fourth quarter was $1.40.

Preliminary non-GAAP net loss attributable to the Company for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $85.9 million. Preliminary non-GAAP diluted loss per share attributable to the Company for the fourth quarter was $1.09.

ADTRAN Holdings’ Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Tom Stanton stated, "Preliminary Q4 revenue came in as expected with non-GAAP profitability at the upper end of our guidance driven by continued gross margin improvements and lower operating expenses. Although revenues continued to remain challenging due to the macroeconomic environment and elevated customer inventories, we believe the fundamental demand landscape remains unchanged. Service providers continue to pursue the same objectives of expanding their fiber footprint and enhancing bandwidth, necessitating global infrastructure buildouts. With the ongoing implementation of our cost improvement measures, we believe that we are transforming into a more streamlined and efficient company. We expect that this will position us well to excel when spending returns to normal levels."

The Company confirmed that it will hold a conference call to discuss its preliminary fourth quarter results on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. Central Time, or 4:30 p.m. Central European Summer Time. ADTRAN Holdings will webcast this conference call. To listen, simply visit our Investor Relations site at investors.adtran.com approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call, click on the event “ADTRAN Holdings Releases 4^th Quarter 2023 Financial Results and Earnings Call”, and click on the webcast link.

An online replay of the Company’s conference call, as well as the transcript of the Company's conference call, will be available on the Investor Relations site approximately 24 hours following the call and will remain available for at least 12 months. For more information, visit investors.adtran.com or email investor.relations@adtran.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained in this press release which are not historical facts, such as those relating to expectations regarding earnings, expenses and margin; the ability of ADTRAN Holdings’ to reduce expenses in the coming year and the amount thereof through the implementation of the business efficiency program; and ADTRAN Holdings’ strategy and outlook, outlook and financial guidance, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can also generally be identified by the use of words such as “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “will,” “may,” “could” and similar expressions. In addition, ADTRAN Holdings, through its senior management, may from time to time make forward-looking public statements concerning the matters described herein. All such projections and other forward-looking information speak only as of the date hereof, and ADTRAN Holdings undertakes no duty to publicly update or revise such forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except to the extent as may be required by law. All such forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates and reflect management’s best judgment based upon current information. Actual events or results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors. While it is impossible to identify all such factors, factors which have caused and may in the future cause actual events or results to differ materially from those estimated by ADTRAN Holdings include, but are not limited to: (i) risks and uncertainties relating to ADTRAN Holdings’ ability to reduce expenditures and the impact of such reductions on its financial results and financial condition; (ii) the risk of fluctuations in revenue due to lengthy sales and approval processes required by major and other service providers for new products, as well as ongoing tighter inventory management of ADTRAN Holdings’ customers; (iii) risks and uncertainties relating to the recent restatements of our previously issued consolidated financial statements and ongoing material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting; ; (iv) risks and uncertainties related to the completed business combination between the Company, ADTRAN, Inc. (“ADTRAN”) and Adtran Networks SE (“Adtran Networks”) and subsequent integration efforts;(v) the risk posed by potential breaches of information systems and cyber-attacks; (vi) the risk that ADTRAN Holdings may not be able to effectively compete, including through product improvements and development; and (vii) other risks set forth in ADTRAN Holdings’ public filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, as amended, and Form 10‑Q for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023, as well as its Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2023 to be filed with the SEC.

Additionally, the financial measures presented herein are preliminary estimates, remain subject to our internal controls and procedures, and are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, among others, changes in connection with quarter-end adjustments. Any variation between the Company’s actual results and the preliminary financial information set forth herein may be material.

Explanation of Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Set forth in the tables below are reconciliations of gross profit, gross margin, operating expenses, operating loss, other (expense) income, net (loss) income inclusive of the non-controlling interest, net (loss) income attributable to the Company, net income (loss) attributable to the non-controlling interest, and (loss) earnings per share - basic and diluted, attributable to the Company, in each case as reported based on generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”), to non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP operating (loss) income, non-GAAP other (expense) income, non-GAAP net (loss) income inclusive of the non-controlling interest, non-GAAP net (loss) income attributable to the Company, non-GAAP net income attributable to the non-controlling interest, and non-GAAP (loss) earnings per share - basic and diluted, attributable to the Company, respectively. Such non-GAAP measures exclude acquisition related expenses, amortization and adjustments (consisting of intangible amortization of backlog, developed technology, customer relationships, and trade names acquired in connection with business combinations and amortization of inventory fair value adjustments), stock-based compensation expense, amortization of pension actuarial losses, deferred compensation adjustments, integration expenses, restructuring expenses, asset and goodwill impairments, and the tax effect of these adjustments to net income. These measures are used by management in our ongoing planning and annual budgeting processes. Additionally, we believe the presentation of these non-GAAP measures when combined with the presentation of the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, is beneficial to the overall understanding of ongoing operating performance of the Company.

These non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with, or an alternative for, GAAP and therefore should not be considered in isolation or as a substitution for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Additionally, our calculation of non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similar measures calculated by other companies.

About Adtran

ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADTN and FSE: QH9) is the parent company of Adtran, Inc., a leading global provider of open, disaggregated networking and communications solutions that enable voice, data, video and internet communications across any network infrastructure. From the cloud edge to the subscriber edge, Adtran empowers communications service providers around the world to manage and scale services that connect people, places and things. Adtran solutions are used by service providers, private enterprises, government organizations and millions of individual users worldwide. ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. is also the largest shareholder of Adtran Networks SE, formerly ADVA Optical Networking SE. Find more at Adtran, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Preliminary, Unaudited) (In thousands)
ASSETS		December 31, 2023				December 31, 2022
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	87,167			$	108,644
Short-term investments			—				340
Accounts receivable, net			216,445				279,435
Other receivables			22,408				32,831
Inventory, net			362,295				427,531
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			45,565				33,577
Total Current Assets			733,880				882,358
Property, plant and equipment, net			123,020				110,699
Deferred tax assets, net			25,787				67,839
Goodwill			353,415				381,724
Intangibles, net			327,985				401,211
Other non-current assets			87,706				66,998
Long-term investments			27,743				32,665
Total Assets		$	1,679,536			$	1,943,494
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable		$	162,922			$	237,699
Revolving credit agreements outstanding			—				35,936
Notes payable			—				24,598
Unearned revenue			46,731				41,193
Accrued expenses and other liabilities			37,607				35,235
Accrued wages and benefits			27,030				44,882
Income tax payable, net			2,245				9,032
Total Current Liabilities			276,535				428,575
Non-current revolving credit agreement outstanding			195,000				60,000
Deferred tax liabilities			35,655				61,629
Non-current unearned revenue			25,109				19,239
Non-current pension liability			12,543				10,624
Deferred compensation liability			29,039				26,668
Non-current lease obligations			31,420				22,807
Other non-current liabilities			28,657				10,339
Total Liabilities			633,958				639,881
Redeemable Non-Controlling Interest			451,756				—
Equity
Common stock			790				781
Additional paid-in capital			774,579				895,834
Accumulated other comprehensive income			68,186				46,713
Retained (deficit) earnings			(243,908	)			55,338
Treasury stock			(5,825	)			(4,125	)
Non-controlling interest			—				309,072
Total Equity			593,822				1,303,613
Total Liabilities and Equity		$	1,679,536			$	1,943,494

Condensed Consolidated Statements of (Loss) Income (Preliminary, Unaudited) (In thousands, except per share amounts)
		Three Months Ended								Twelve Months Ended
		December 31,								December 31,
		2023				2022				2023				2022
Revenue
Network Solutions		$	180,405			$	317,487			$	974,389			$	916,793
Services & Support			45,074				40,784				174,711				108,743
Total Revenue			225,479				358,271				1,149,100				1,025,536
Cost of Revenue
Network Solutions			126,248				233,925				722,582				647,105
Network Solutions - Inventory Write Down			3,270				—				24,313				—
Services & Support			17,496				16,943				69,142				51,179
Total Cost of Revenue			147,014				250,868				816,037				698,284
Gross Profit			78,465				107,403				333,063				327,252
Selling, general and administrative expenses			61,262				78,243				258,149				208,889
Research and development expenses			54,818				61,570				258,311				173,757
Asset impairment			—				464				—				17,433
Goodwill impairment			—				—				37,874				—
Operating Loss			(37,615	)			(32,874	)			(221,271	)			(72,827	)
Interest and dividend income			1,157				1,355				2,340				2,123
Interest expense			(4,441	)			(2,010	)			(16,299	)			(3,437	)
Net investment gain (loss)			1,683				(587	)			2,754				(11,339	)
Other income, net			(3,448	)			11,568				1,266				14,517
Loss Before Income Taxes			(42,664	)			(22,548	)			(231,210	)			(70,963	)
Income tax (expense) benefit			(64,362	)			57,503				(28,133	)			62,075
Net (Loss) Income		$	(107,026	)		$	34,955			$	(259,343	)		$	(8,888	)
Net Income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest			2,919				(3,926	)			8,345				(6,851	)
Net (Loss) Income attributable to ADTRAN Holdings, Inc.		$	(109,945	)		$	38,881			$	(267,688	)		$	(2,037	)
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic			78,530				77,659				78,416				62,346
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted			78,530				79,243				78,416				62,346
(Loss) Earnings per common share attributable to ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. – basic		$	(1.40	)		$	0.50			$	(3.41	)		$	(0.03	)
(Loss) Earnings per common share attributable to ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. – diluted		$	(1.40	)		$	0.49			$	(3.41	)		$	(0.03	)

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Preliminary, Unaudited) (In thousands)
		Twelve Months Ended December 31,
		2023				2022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Loss		$	(259,343	)		$	(8,888	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			112,949				67,553
Asset impairment			—				17,433
Goodwill impairment			37,874				—
Amortization of debt issuance cost			862				288
(Accretion) amortization on available-for-sale investments, net			(22	)			19
(Gain) loss on investments			(2,900	)			9,826
Net loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment			458				152
Stock-based compensation expense			16,016				28,322
Deferred income taxes			15,558				(62,388	)
Inventory write down			24,313				—
Inventory reserves			25,546				(2,363	)
Other, net			(2,942	)			—
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net			58,283				788
Other receivables			10,560				(20,088	)
Inventory			20,537				(73,237	)
Prepaid expenses other current assets and other assets			(29,883	)			(7,116	)
Accounts payable			(91,907	)			28,105
Accrued expenses and other liabilities			17,929				(20,483	)
Income taxes payable, net			(6,820	)			(2,151	)
Net cash used in operating activities			(52,932	)			(44,228	)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment			(43,121	)			(17,072	)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of available-for-sale investments			10,567				51,661
Purchases of available-for-sale investments			(868	)			(23,899	)
Proceeds from beneficial interests in securitized accounts receivable			8,547				1,126
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment			—				12
Insurance proceeds received			—				—
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired			—				44,003
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities			(24,875	)			55,831
Cash flows from financing activities:
Tax withholdings related to stock-based compensation settlements			(6,459	)			(4,253	)
Proceeds from stock option exercises			540				6,904
Dividend payments			(21,237	)			(22,885	)
Proceeds from receivables purchase agreement			14,099				—
Proceeds from draw on revolving credit agreements			163,733				141,887
Repayment of revolving credit agreements			(64,987	)			(48,000	)
Redemption of redeemable non-controlling interest			(1,224	)			—
Payment of debt issuance cost			(708	)			(3,015	)
Repayment of notes payable			(24,891	)			(17,702	)
Net cash provided by financing activities			58,866				52,936
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents			(18,941	)			64,539
Effect of exchange rate changes			(2,536	)			(12,713	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year			108,644				56,818
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year		$	87,167			$	108,644
Supplemental disclosure of cash financing activities
Cash paid for interest		$	12,596			$	1,728
Cash paid for income taxes		$	18,552			$	3,832
Cash used in operating activities related to operating leases		$	9,682			$	5,229
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activities
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations		$	17,865			$	3,410
Purchases of property, plant and equipment included in accounts payable		$	1,298			$	1,165
Adtran Networks common shares exchanged in acquisition		$	—			$	565,491
Adtran Networks options assumed in acquisition		$	—			$	12,769
Non-controlling interest related to Adtran Networks		$	—			$	316,415

Supplemental Information Reconciliation of Preliminary Gross Profit and Preliminary Gross Margin to Preliminary Non-GAAP Gross Profit and Preliminary Non-GAAP Gross Margin (Unaudited) (In thousands)
		Three Months Ended													Twelve Months Ended
		December 31, 2023				September 30, 2023				December 31, 2022					December 31, 2023				December 31, 2022
Total Revenue		$	225,479			$	272,331			$	358,271				$	1,149,100			$	1,025,536
Cost of Revenue		$	147,014			$	198,094			$	250,868				$	816,037			$	698,284
Acquisition-related expenses, amortization and adjustments(1)			(10,048	)			(13,537	)			(31,577	)				(89,602	)			(57,108	)
Stock-based compensation expense			(440	)			(279	)			(1,287	)				(1,294	)			(2,876	)
Pension adjustments			—				—				144					—				85
Restructuring expenses(2)			(5,517	)			(21,630	)			(8	)				(27,223	)			(8	)
Integration expenses(3)			39				(154	)			—					(115	)			—
Non-GAAP Cost of Revenue		$	131,048			$	162,494			$	218,140				$	697,803			$	638,377
Gross Profit		$	78,465			$	74,237			$	107,403				$	333,063			$	327,252
Non-GAAP Gross Profit		$	94,431			$	109,837			$	140,131				$	451,297			$	387,159
Gross Margin			34.8	%			27.3	%			30.0	%				29.0	%			31.9	%
Non-GAAP Gross Margin			41.9	%			40.3	%			39.1	%				39.3	%			37.8	%
(1) Includes intangible amortization of backlog, inventory fair value adjustments, developed technology, customer relationships, and trade names acquired in connection with business combinations. (2) Includes expenses for restructuring program designed to optimize the assets and business processes following the business combination with Adtran Networks SE. The restructuring program commenced upon the closing of the business combination with Adtran Networks SE and is expected to be completed in late 2024. (3) Includes expenses related to the Company's one-time integration bonus program in connection with synergy targets as a result of the business combination with Adtran Networks SE of which $(73) thousand is stock compensation expense for the program.

Supplemental Information Reconciliation of Preliminary Operating Expenses to Preliminary Non-GAAP Operating Expenses (Unaudited) (In thousands)
	Three Months Ended												Twelve Months Ended
	December 31, 2023				September 30, 2023				December 31, 2022				December 31, 2023				December 31, 2022
Operating Expenses	$	116,080			$	125,659			$	139,813			$	516,460			$	382,646
Acquisition-related expenses, amortization and adjustments		(4,150	)	(1)		(4,534	)	(6)		(8,328	)	(10)		(17,666	)	(14)		(27,561	)	(18)
Stock-based compensation expense		(3,181	)	(2)		(3,251	)	(7)		(11,095	)	(11)		(13,864	)	(15)		(25,418	)	(19)
Restructuring expenses		(7,859	)	(3)		(3,243	)	(8)		(1,618	)	(12)		(19,331	)	(16)		(1,620	)	(20)
Integration expenses		(1,928	)	(4)		(1,485	)	(9)		—				(4,825	)	(17)
Pension adjustments		—				—				43		(13)		—				(142	)	(21)
Deferred compensation adjustments(5)		(1,324	)			1,801				(168	)			390				7,005
Non-GAAP Operating Expenses	$	97,638			$	114,947			$	118,647			$	461,164			$	334,910
(1) Includes intangible amortization of developed technology, customer relationships, and trade names acquired in connection with business combinations, of which $3.7 million is included in selling, general and administrative expenses and $0.5 million is included in research and development expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of loss. (2) $2.3 million is included in selling, general and administrative expenses and $0.9 million is included in research and development expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of loss. (3) $4.6 million is included in selling, general and administrative expenses and $3.2 million is included in research and development expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of loss. (4) $1.9 million is included in selling, general and administrative expenses and $0.02 million is included in research and development expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of loss. Includes legal and advisory fees totaling $1.2 million related to a contemplated capital raise transaction that are recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses. Includes expenses totaling $0.4 million related to the Company's one-time integration bonus program in connection with synergy targets as a result of the business combination with Adtran Networks SE of which $0.4 million are included in selling, general and administrative expenses and $0.02 million are included in research and development expenses. The integration bonus expense of $0.4 million includes $0.2 million of stock compensation expense. Additionally, includes fees relating to the expansion of internal controls at Adtran Networks and the implementation of the DPLTA. (5) Includes non-cash change in fair value of equity investments held in the ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. Deferred Compensation Program for Employees, all of which is included in selling, general and administrative expenses on the condensed consolidated statement of loss. (6) Includes intangible amortization of developed technology, customer relationships, and trade names acquired in connection with business combinations, of which $4.0 million is included in selling, general and administrative expenses and $0.5 million is included in research and development expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of loss. (7) $2.4 million is included in selling, general and administrative expenses and $0.8 million is included in research and development expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of loss. (8) $3.4 million is included in selling, general and administrative expenses and $(0.2) million is included in research and development expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of loss. (9) $1.4 million is included in selling, general and administrative expenses and $0.1 million is included in research and development expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of loss. Includes fees relating to the expansion of internal controls at Adtran Networks and the implementation of the DPLTA. Additionally, includes expenses related to the Company's one-time integration bonus program in connection with synergy targets as a result of the business combination with Adtran Networks SE of which $0.5 million is stock compensation expense for the program. (10) Includes intangible amortization of developed technology, customer relationships, and trade names acquired in connection with business combinations, of which $7.8 million is included in selling, general and administrative expenses and $0.5 million is included in research and development expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of loss. (11) $9.4 million is included in selling, general and administrative expenses and $1.7 million is included in research and development expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of loss. Includes $7.3 million in selling, general and administrative expenses and $0.6 million in research and development expenses for incremental stock-based award modification expense related to the business combination. (12) $0.1 million is included in selling, general and administrative expenses and $1.5 million is included in research and development expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of loss. (13) $0.2 million is included in selling, general and administrative expenses and ($0.3) million is included in research and development expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of loss. Includes amortization of actuarial losses related to the Company's pension plan for employees in certain foreign countries. (14) Includes intangible amortization of developed technology, customer relationships, and trade names acquired in connection with business combinations, of which $15.8 million is included in selling, general and administrative expenses and $1.9 million is included in research and development expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of loss. (15) $9.8 million is included in selling, general and administrative expenses and $4.0 million is included in research and development expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of loss. (16) $11.6 million is included in selling, general and administrative expenses and $7.7 million is included in research and development expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of loss. (17) $4.8 million is included in selling, general and administrative expenses and $0.1 million is included in research and development expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of loss. Includes expenses related to the integration bonus program and fees relating to the expansion of internal controls at Adtran Networks and the implementation of the DPLTA. Additionally, includes legal and advisory fees totaling $1.2 million related to a contemplated capital raise transaction that are recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses. (18) Includes intangible amortization of developed technology, customer relationships, and trade names acquired in connection with business combinations, and certain one-time transaction expenses of which $25.6 million is included in selling, general and administrative expenses and $1.9 million is included in research and development expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of loss. (19) $20.8 million is included in selling, general and administrative expenses and $4.6 million is included in research and development expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of loss. Includes $14.6 million in selling, general and administrative expenses and $1.2 million is included in research and development expenses for incremental stock-based award modification expense related to the business combination. (20) $0.1 million is included in selling, general and administrative expenses and $1.5 million is included in research and development expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of loss. (21) $0.3 million is included in selling, general and administrative expenses and ($0.2) million is included in research and development expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of loss.

Supplemental Information Reconciliation of Preliminary Operating Loss to Preliminary Non-GAAP Operating (Loss) Income (Unaudited) (In thousands)
	Three Months Ended												Twelve Months Ended
	December 31, 2023				September 30, 2023				December 31, 2022				December 31, 2023				December 31, 2022
Operating Loss	$	(37,615	)		$	(89,296	)		$	(32,874	)		$	(221,271	)		$	(72,827	)
Acquisition related expenses, amortizations and adjustments(1)		14,198				18,070				39,904				107,267				84,667
Asset impairments(2)		—				—				463				—				17,432
Stock-based compensation expense		3,621				3,530				12,383				15,158				28,295
Pension adjustments		—				—				(187	)			—				57
Restructuring expenses(3)		13,376				24,873				1,627				46,554				1,629
Integration expenses(4)		1,890				1,639				—				4,941				—
Deferred compensation adjustments(5)		1,324				(1,801	)			168				(390	)			(7,005	)
Goodwill impairment(6)		—				37,874				—				37,874				—
Non-GAAP Operating (Loss) Income	$	(3,206	)		$	(5,111	)		$	21,484			$	(9,867	)		$	52,248
(1) Includes intangible amortization of backlog, inventory fair value adjustments, developed technology, customer relationships, and trade names acquired in connection with business combinations. (2) Includes impairment charges related to the abandonment of certain information technology projects due to the business combination. (3) Includes expenses for restructuring program designed to optimize the assets and business processes following the business combination with Adtran Networks SE. These expenses include inventory write down charges totaling approximately $24.3M incurred as a result of the exit from certain product lines in connection with the restructuring program. The restructuring program commenced upon the closing of the business combination with Adtran Networks SE and is expected to be completed in late 2024. (4) Includes expenses related to the Company's one-time integration bonus program in connection with synergy targets as a result of the business combination with Adtran Networks SE. Additionally, includes legal and advisory fees relating to a contemplated capital raise transactions as part of the integration. Includes fees incurred for the expansion of internal controls at Adtran Networks SE and the implementation of the DPTLA. (5) Includes non-cash change in fair value of equity investments held in the ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. Deferred Compensation Program for Employees, all of which is included in selling, general and administrative expenses on the condensed consolidated statement of loss. (6) Includes non-cash goodwill impairment charge related to our Services and Support reporting unit. The impairment primarily resulted from a decrease in projected revenue growth rates and EBITDA margins.

Supplemental Information Reconciliation of Preliminary Other (Expense) Income to Preliminary Non-GAAP Other (Expense) Income (Unaudited) (In thousands)
		Three Months Ended													Twelve Months Ended
		December 31, 2023				September 30, 2023				December 31, 2022					December 31, 2023				December 31, 2022
Interest and dividend income		$	1,157			$	521			$	1,355				$	2,340			$	2,123
Interest expense			(4,441	)			(4,507	)			(2,010	)				(16,299	)			(3,437	)
Net investment gain (loss)			1,683				(1,443	)			(587	)				2,754				(11,339	)
Other (expense) income, net			(3,448	)			2,523				11,568					1,266				14,517
Total Other (Expense) Income		$	(5,049	)		$	(2,906	)		$	10,326				$	(9,939	)		$	1,864
Deferred compensation adjustments (1)			(1,590	)			1,117				(349	)				(2,977	)			6,211
Pension expense (2)			6				7				77					26				333
Non-GAAP Other (Expense) Income		$	(6,633	)		$	(1,782	)		$	10,054				$	(12,890	)		$	8,408
(1) Includes non-cash change in fair value of equity investments held in the ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. Deferred Compensation Program for Employees. (2) Includes amortization of actuarial losses related to the Company's pension plan for employees in certain foreign countries.

Supplemental Information Reconciliation of Preliminary Net (Loss) Income inclusive of Non-Controlling Interest to Preliminary Non-GAAP Net (Loss) Income inclusive of Non-Controlling Interest (Unaudited) and Reconciliation of Preliminary Net Income (Loss) attributable to Non-Controlling Interest to Preliminary Non-GAAP Net Income attributable to Non-Controlling Interest (Unaudited) and Reconciliation of Preliminary Net (Loss) Income attributable to ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. and Preliminary (Loss) Earnings per Common Share attributable to ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. – Basic and Diluted to Preliminary Non-GAAP Net (Loss) Income attributable to ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. and Preliminary Non-GAAP (Loss) Earnings per Common Share attributable to ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. – Basic and Diluted (Unaudited) (In thousands, except per share amounts)
		Three Months Ended													Twelve Months Ended
		December 31, 2023				September 30, 2023 (Revised)				December 31, 2022					December 31, 2023				December 31, 2022
Net (Loss) income attributable to ADTRAN Holdings, Inc.		$	(109,945	)		$	(78,563	)		$	38,881				$	(267,688	)		$	(2,037	)
Net Income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest(1)			2,919				2,914				(3,926	)				8,345				(6,851	)
Net (Loss) income inclusive of non-controlling interest		$	(107,026	)		$	(75,649	)		$	34,955				$	(259,343	)		$	(8,888	)
Acquisition related expenses, amortization and adjustments			14,198				18,070				39,904					107,267				84,667
Asset impairments			—				—				463					—				17,432
Stock-based compensation expense			3,621				3,530				12,383					15,158				28,295
Deferred compensation adjustments (2)			(267	)			(684	)			(182	)				(3,368	)			(794	)
Pension adjustments (3)			6				7				(109	)				26				390
Restructuring expenses			13,376				24,873				1,627					46,554				1,629
Integration expenses			1,890				1,639				—					4,941				—
Goodwill impairment			—				37,874				—					37,874				—
Tax effect of adjustments to net (loss) income			(8,735	)			(23,366	)			(12,463	)				(57,834	)			(29,892	)
Non-GAAP Net (Loss) income inclusive of non-controlling interest		$	(82,937	)		$	(13,706	)		$	76,578				$	(108,725	)		$	92,839
Net Income attributable to non-controlling interest(1)			2,919				2,914				5,769					9,874				10,255
Non-GAAP Net (Loss) income attributable to ADTRAN Holdings, Inc.		$	(85,856	)		$	(16,620	)		$	70,809				$	(118,599	)		$	82,584
GAAP Net Income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest (1)		$	2,919			$	2,914			$	(3,926	)			$	8,345			$	(6,851	)
Acquisition related expenses, amortizations and adjustments			—				—				9,039					1,457				16,159
Restructuring expenses			—				—				402					29				402
Integration expenses			—				—				—					6				—
Stock-based compensation expense			—				—				300					37				531
Pension adjustments(3)			—				—				(46	)				—				14
Non-GAAP Net Income attributable to non-controlling interest (1)		$	2,919			$	2,914			$	5,769				$	9,874			$	10,255
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic			78,530				78,389				77,659					78,416				62,346
Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted			78,530				78,389				79,243					78,416				62,346
(Loss) earnings per common share attributable to ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. - basic		$	(1.40	)		$	(1.00	)		$	0.50				$	(3.41	)		$	(0.03	)
(Loss) earnings per common share attributable to ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. - diluted		$	(1.40	)		$	(1.00	)		$	0.49				$	(3.41	)		$	(0.03	)
Non-GAAP (Loss) earnings per common share attributable to ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. - basic		$	(1.09	)		$	(0.21	)		$	0.91				$	(1.51	)		$	1.32
Non-GAAP (Loss) earnings per common share attributable to ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. - diluted		$	(1.09	)		$	(0.21	)		$	0.89				$	(1.51	)		$	1.32
(1) Represents the non-controlling interest portion of the Company's ownership of Adtran Networks pre-DPLTA and the annual recurring compensation earned by redeemable non-controlling interests and accrued by the Company post-DPLTA. (2) Includes non-cash change in fair value of equity investments held in deferred compensation plans offered to certain employees. (3) Includes amortization of actuarial losses related to the Company's pension plan for employees in certain foreign countries..

 

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FAQ

What was ADTRAN Holdings' preliminary Q4 revenue?

ADTRAN Holdings reported preliminary Q4 revenue of $225.5 million.

What was the GAAP gross margin for the quarter?

The GAAP gross margin for the quarter was 34.8%.

What was the non-GAAP gross margin in Q4 2023?

The non-GAAP gross margin in Q4 2023 was 41.9%.

What was the GAAP operating margin for the fourth quarter?

The GAAP operating margin for the fourth quarter was negative 16.7%.

What was the preliminary GAAP net loss for the fourth quarter of 2023?

The preliminary GAAP net loss for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $109.9 million.