Altigen Communications, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2021 Results

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Altigen Communications reported its second-quarter financial results for the period ending March 31, 2021. The company generated a net revenue of $2.7 million, a decrease from $2.9 million year-over-year. Cloud services revenue slightly increased to $1.85 million, while legacy products revenue fell to $0.8 million. The gross margin decreased to 72.8%, compared to 75.9% last year. The company faced a GAAP operating loss of ($0.3 million), down from an operating income of $0.5 million last year, attributed to one-time litigation expenses.

Positive

• Cloud services revenue increased slightly to $1.85 million.
• Non-GAAP operating income of $0.2 million despite GAAP operating loss.

Negative

• Net revenue declined from $2.9 million to $2.7 million.
• Gross margin decreased from 75.9% to 72.8%.
• GAAP operating loss of ($0.3 million) compared to operating income of $0.5 million last year.

MILPITAS, CA / ACCESSWIRE / April 22, 2021 / Altigen Communications, Inc. (OTCQB:ATGN), a Silicon Valley-based Unified Communications as-a-service (UCaaS) and Contact Center as-a-service (CCaaS) Cloud Solutions provider for Microsoft Teams, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended March 31, 2021.

Second Quarter Fiscal 2021 Results

• Net revenue of $2.7 million versus $2.9 million last year;
• Cloud services revenue of $1.85 million versus $1.84 million last year;
• Legacy products revenue, which includes software licenses and software assurance was $0.8 million versus $0.9 million last year;
• Gross margin of 72.8% versus 75.9% last year;
• GAAP operating loss of ($0.3 million) versus operating income of $0.5 million last year;
• One-time expenses related to the settlement of outstanding litigation were $0.3 million;
• Non-GAAP operating income of $0.2 million versus $0.6 million last year;
• Cash and cash equivalents of $6.1 million at March 31, 2021.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In calculating non-GAAP financial measures, we exclude certain items to facilitate a review of the comparability of our core operating performance on a period-to-period basis. The excluded items represent stock-based compensation expense, depreciation and amortization expenses and other non-recurring or unusual items that may arise from time to time that we do not consider to be directly related to core operating performance. We use non-GAAP measures to evaluate the core operating performance of our business and to perform financial planning. Since we find these measures to be useful, we believe that investors benefit from seeing results reviewed by management in addition to seeing GAAP results. We believe that these non-GAAP measures, when read in conjunction with our GAAP financials, provide useful information to investors by facilitating: (i) the comparability of our on-going operating results over the periods presented and (ii) the ability to identify trends in our underlying business.

The following are explanations of each type of adjustment that we incorporate into non-GAAP financial measures:

Stock-based compensation expense

Stock-based compensation expense is impacted by the Company's future hiring and retention needs and the future fair market value of the Company's common stock, all of which are difficult to predict and subject to constant change. Furthermore, stock-based compensation expense is generally fixed at the time of grant, then amortized over a period of several years, and generally cannot be changed or influenced by management after the grant. The Company believes that the exclusion of stock-based compensation expense assists investors in the comparisons of operating results to peer companies. Stock-based compensation expense can vary significantly based on the timing, size and nature of awards granted.

Depreciation and amortization expenses

Depreciation and amortization expense includes the depreciation of property and equipment, amortization of capitalized software, as well as amortization of intangible assets. Such expenses are fixed at the time of an acquisition, then amortized over a period of several years. While depreciation and amortization are considered operating costs under GAAP, these expenses primarily represent non-cash current period expense which vary widely from company to company. Management believes that the exclusion of depreciation and amortization expense provides a supplemental measure of the Company's ongoing operating performance.

Other non-recurring or unusual charges

The Company has excluded certain other expenses that are the result of other, non-comparable events to measure operating performance. These events arise outside of the ordinary course of continuing operations. Given the unique nature of the matters relating to these costs, the Company believes these items are not normal operating expenses. For example, legal settlements and judgments vary significantly, in their nature, size and frequency, and, due to this volatility, the Company believes the costs associated with legal settlements and judgments are not normal operating expenses. The Company believes that the exclusion of such out-of-the-ordinary-course amounts provides supplemental information to assist in the comparison of the financial results of the Company from period to period and, therefore, provides useful supplemental information to investors.

Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation. They should be considered as a supplement to, not a substitute for, or superior to, the corresponding measures calculated in accordance with GAAP.

Conference Call

Altigen will be discussing its financial results and outlook on a conference call today at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. ET). The conference call can be accessed by dialing (877) 407-8031 (domestic) or (201) 689-8031 (international). A live webcast will also be made available at www.altigen.com. To access the replay, dial (877) 481-4010 (domestic) or (919) 882-2331 (international), conference ID #40916. A web archive will be made available at www.altigen.com for 90 days following the call's conclusion.

About Altigen Communications

Altigen Communications Inc. (OTCQB: ATGN), based in Silicon Valley, is a leading Microsoft Cloud Solutions provider, delivering fully managed Cloud-based Unified Communications services based on the Microsoft platform. Our SIP trunk services, enterprise customer engagement and innovative cloud contact center solutions seamlessly integrate with Microsoft Teams to enhance and extend the business communications capabilities for our customers. Altigen's solutions are designed for high reliability, ease of use, seamless integration into Microsoft technologies, all delivered as fully managed cloud services. Our solutions are available through our global network of certified resellers. For more information, call 1-888-ALTIGEN or visit our website at www.altigen.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward‐looking information. The statements are based on reasonable assumptions, beliefs and expectations of management and the Company provides no assurance that actual events will meet management's expectations. Furthermore, the forward-looking statements contained in this press release are based on the Company's views of future events and financial performances which are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside the Company's control. There can be no assurances that the Company will achieve expected results, and actual results may be materially different than expectations and from those stated or implied in forward-looking statements.

Please refer to the Company's most recent Annual Report filed with the OTCQB over-the-counter market for a further discussion of risks and uncertainties. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release is based only on information currently available to us and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

Contact:
Carolyn David
Vice President of Finance
Altigen Communications, Inc.
Phone: 408-597-9033
www.altigen.com

ALTIGEN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(amounts in thousands, except per share data)

		Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
		March 31,								March 31,
		2021				2020				2021				2020
Net revenue		$	2,687			$	2,933			$	5,348			$	5,777
Gross profit			1,955				2,228				3,924				4,436
Operating expenses:
Research and development			1,034				662				1,785				1,318
Selling, general & administrative			934				1,073				2,097				2,131
Litigation			313				-				313				-
Operating (loss) income			(326	)			493				(271	)			987
Other income/(expense), net			-				7				-				15
Net (loss) income before provision for income taxes			(326	)			500				(271	)			1,002
Income tax benefit (expense)			(10	)			(3	)			(10	)			(3	)
Net (loss) income		$	(336	)		$	497			$	(281	)		$	999
Per share data:
Basic		$	(0.01	)		$	0.02			$	(0.01	)		$	0.04
Diluted		$	(0.01	)		$	0.02			$	(0.01	)		$	0.04
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic			23,360				22,948				23,360				22,933
Diluted			23,360				26,030				23,360				25,970

ALTIGEN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
(amounts in thousands)

		March 31, 2021				September 30, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents		$	6,087			$	6,659
Accounts receivable, net			520				413
Other current assets			165				158
Property and equipment, net			38				44
Operating lease right-of-use			972				875
Intangible assets, net			520				607
Capitalized software, net			1,865				1,804
Deferred tax asset			7,905				7,905
Other long-term assets			50				30
Total assets		$	18,122			$	18,495
Current liabilities		$	2,740			$	2,936
Long-term liabilities			884				907
Stockholders' equity			14,498				14,652
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	18,122			$	18,495

ALTIGEN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(amounts in thousands, except per share data)

		Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended
		March 31,								March 31,
		2021				2020				2021				2020
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Gross Profit:
GAAP gross profit		$	1,955			$	2,228			$	3,924			$	4,436
Amortization of capitalized software			120				53				191				95
Acquisition related expenses			44				40				88				80
Non-GAAP gross profit		$	2,119			$	2,321			$	4,203			$	4,611
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Expenses:
GAAP operating expenses		$	2,281			$	1,735			$	4,195			$	3,449
Litigation			313				-				313				-
Depreciation and amortization			8				10				17				20
Amortization of capitalized software			46				25				79				47
Stock-based compensation			34				2				56				7
Non-GAAP operating expenses		$	1,880			$	1,698			$	3,730			$	3,375
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Net Income:
GAAP net (loss) income		$	(336	)		$	497			$	(281	)		$	999
Litigation			313				-				313				-
Depreciation and amortization			8				10				17				20
Amortization of capitalized software			166				78				270				142
Stock-based compensation			34				2				56				7
Acquisition related expenses			44				40				88				80
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance			10				3				10				3
Non-GAAP net income		$	239			$	630			$	473			$	1,251
Per share data:
Basic		$	0.01			$	0.03			$	0.02			$	0.05
Diluted		$	0.01			$	0.02			$	0.02			$	0.05
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic			23,164				22,948				23,099				22,933
Diluted			25,515				26,030				25,439				25,970

SOURCE: Altigen Communications, Inc.

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FAQ

What are the financial results of Altigen Communications for Q2 2021?

In Q2 2021, Altigen reported net revenue of $2.7 million, a decrease from $2.9 million in the previous year.

How did Altigen's cloud services revenue perform in Q2 2021?

Cloud services revenue for Altigen in Q2 2021 was $1.85 million, which is slightly higher than $1.84 million from the previous year.

What was the operating loss reported by Altigen Communications for Q2 2021?

Altigen reported a GAAP operating loss of ($0.3 million) in Q2 2021, compared to an operating income of $0.5 million in the same quarter last year.

What were the key non-GAAP financial results for Altigen in Q2 2021?

Altigen's non-GAAP operating income was $0.2 million for Q2 2021, down from $0.6 million in the previous year.

What was the gross margin for Altigen Communications in Q2 2021?

The gross margin for Altigen in Q2 2021 was 72.8%, a decline from 75.9% reported in the same quarter last year.