Commvault Announces Fiscal 2021 Fourth Quarter Financial Results

Rhea-AI Summary

Commvault reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2021, with revenues reaching $191.3 million for Q4 and $723.5 million for the fiscal year, marking increases of 16% and 8% year-over-year, respectively. The net income for Q4 was $6.3 million and a net loss of $31.0 million for the year, although non-GAAP net income showed positive growth. Operating cash flow for Q4 was $64.7 million, reflecting a significant increase from the previous year. Commvault remains optimistic about future growth and transformation efforts.

Positive

• Fourth quarter revenue of $191.3 million, up 16% year-over-year.
• Annualized recurring revenue (ARR) increased 15% to $517.9 million.
• Non-GAAP net income for the fourth quarter was $28.5 million, or $0.59 per diluted share.
• Operating cash flow was $64.7 million for Q4, compared to $32.5 million last year.
• Successful repurchase of approximately 943,000 shares totaling $62.1 million.

Negative

• GAAP loss from operations for the full year was $22.3 million, worsening from a loss of $17.5 million in fiscal 2020.
• Total services revenue remained flat at $396.6 million for the fiscal year.

TINTON FALLS, N.J., May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --

Fourth quarter and Fiscal 2021 highlights include:

		Fourth quarter		Fiscal 2021
GAAP Results:
Revenues		$191.3 million		$723.5 million
Income (Loss) from Operations (EBIT)		$10.3 million		$(22.3) million
EBIT Margin		5.4%		(3.1)%
Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share		$0.13		$(0.66)
Non-GAAP Results:
Income from Operations (EBIT)		$38.8 million		$137.5 million
EBIT Margin		20.3%		19.0%
Diluted Earnings Per Share		$0.59		$2.11

Commvault [NASDAQ: CVLT] today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2021. 

"We are proud to report Commvault delivered record quarter and full fiscal year revenue coupled with material operating margin expansion," said Sanjay Mirchandani, President and CEO. "Our portfolio and roadmap are strong, our team is focused on execution, and our vision is resonating in the marketplace. While our work is never done, our transformation efforts thus far have been successful and we expect will fuel our continued growth in the new fiscal year."    

Total revenues for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 were $191.3 million, an increase of 16% year over year.  Total recurring revenue was $145.6 million, an increase of 24% year over year. For the full fiscal year, total revenues were $723.5 million, an increase of 8% from fiscal year 2020.

Annualized recurring revenue (ARR), which is the annualized value of all active Commvault recurring revenue streams at the end of the reporting period, was $517.9 million as of March 31, 2021, up 15% from March 31, 2020.

Software and products revenue in the fourth quarter was $89.4 million, an increase of 35% year over year. The year over year increase in software and products revenue was driven by a 39% increase in revenue from larger deals (deals greater than $0.1 million in software and products revenue).

Larger deal revenue represented 69% of our software and products revenue in the three months ended March 31, 2021.  The number of larger deal revenue transactions increased 30% year over year to 198 deals for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The average dollar amount of larger deal revenue transactions was approximately $313,000, representing a 7% increase from the prior year quarter.

Software and products revenue for the full fiscal year was $326.8 million, an increase of 19% from fiscal 2020. The year over year increase in software and products revenue was driven by a 26% increase in revenue from larger deals. Larger deal revenue represented 69% of our software and products revenue in fiscal year 2021. The number of larger deal revenue transactions increased 12% from fiscal year 2020 to 673 deals. The average dollar amount of larger deal revenue transactions was approximately $335,000, representing a 13% increase from the prior year.

Services revenue in the quarter was $102.0 million, up 4% year over year. For the full fiscal year, services revenue was $396.6 million, flat from fiscal 2020.

On a GAAP basis, income from operations (EBIT) was $10.3 million for the fourth quarter compared to loss of $2.2 million in the same period of the prior year. Non-GAAP EBIT was $38.8 million in the quarter compared to $18.3 million in the prior year.

On a GAAP basis, loss from operations (EBIT) for the full fiscal year was $22.3 million compared to loss of $17.5 million in fiscal year 2020. Non-GAAP income from operations (EBIT) was $137.5 million in fiscal 2021 compared to $87.5 million in the prior fiscal year.

For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, Commvault reported net income of $6.3 million. Non-GAAP net income for the quarter was $28.5 million, or $0.59 per diluted share.

For the full fiscal year, Commvault reported net loss of $31.0 million. Non-GAAP net income for the full fiscal year was $101.1 million, or $2.11 per diluted share.

Operating cash flow totaled $64.7 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 compared to $32.5 million in the prior year quarter. For the full fiscal year, operating cash flow was $124.0 million, compared to $88.5 million for fiscal year 2020. Total cash and short-term investments were $397.2 million as of March 31, 2021 compared to $339.7 million as of March 31, 2020.

During the fiscal fourth quarter, Commvault repurchased approximately 943,000 shares of its common stock totaling $62.1 million at an average price of approximately $65.91 per share. During the full fiscal year, Commvault repurchased approximately 1.6 million shares of its common stock totaling $95.3 million at an average price of approximately $57.97 per share.

A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results has been provided in Financial Statement Table IV included in this press release. An explanation of these measures is also included below under the heading "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures."

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Commvault has provided in this press release the following non-GAAP financial measures: non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP income from operations margin, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP diluted earnings per share and annualized recurring revenue (ARR). This selected financial information has not been prepared in accordance with GAAP. Commvault uses these non-GAAP financial measures internally to understand, manage and evaluate its business and make operating decisions. In addition, Commvault believes these non-GAAP operating measures are useful to investors, when used as a supplement to GAAP financial measures, in evaluating Commvault's ongoing operational performance. Commvault believes that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends, and in comparing its financial results with other companies in Commvault's industry, many of which present similar non-GAAP financial measures to the investment community. Commvault has also provided software and products, services and total revenues on a constant currency basis. Commvault analyzes revenue growth on a constant currency basis in order to provide a comparable framework for assessing how the business performed excluding the effect of foreign currency fluctuations.

All of these non-GAAP financial measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for or superior to, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, which are provided in Table IV included in this press release.

Non-GAAP income from operations and non-GAAP income from operations margin.  These non-GAAP financial measures primarily exclude noncash stock-based compensation charges and additional FICA and related payroll tax expense incurred by Commvault when employees exercise in the money stock options or vest in restricted stock awards as well as restructuring costs. In fiscal 2021, Commvault has also excluded certain costs related to key employees of Hedvig and the noncash amortization and impairment of intangible assets from its non-GAAP results. These expenses are further discussed in Table IV. Commvault believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are useful metrics for management and investors because they compare Commvault's core operating results over multiple periods. When evaluating the performance of Commvault's operating results and developing short- and long-term plans, Commvault does not consider such expenses. 

Although noncash stock-based compensation and the additional FICA and related payroll tax expenses are necessary to attract and retain employees, Commvault places its primary emphasis on stockholder dilution as compared to the accounting charges related to such equity compensation plans. Commvault believes that providing non-GAAP financial measures that exclude noncash stock-based compensation expense and the additional FICA and related payroll tax expenses incurred on stock option exercises and vesting of restricted stock awards allow investors to make meaningful comparisons between Commvault's operating results and those of other companies.

Amortization and impairment charges of intangible assets are noncash items. Commvault believes the exclusion of these expenses provide for a useful comparison of operating results to prior periods and to other companies.

There are a number of limitations related to the use of non-GAAP income from operations and non-GAAP income from operations margin. The most significant limitation is that these non-GAAP financial measures exclude certain operating costs, primarily related to noncash stock-based compensation, which is of a recurring nature.  Noncash stock-based compensation has been, and will continue to be for the foreseeable future, a significant recurring expense in Commvault's operating results. In addition, noncash stock-based compensation is an important part of Commvault's employees' compensation and can have a significant impact on their performance.  Lastly, the components that Commvault excludes in its non-GAAP financial measures may differ from the components that its peer companies exclude when they report their non-GAAP financial measures.  

Commvault's management generally compensates for the limitations described above related to the use of non-GAAP financial measures by providing investors with a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. Further, Commvault management uses non-GAAP financial measures only in addition to, and in conjunction with, results presented in accordance with GAAP.

Non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS). In addition to the adjustments discussed in non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted EPS incorporates a non-GAAP effective tax rate of 27%. 

Commvault anticipates that in any given period its non-GAAP tax rate may be either higher or lower than the GAAP tax rate as evidenced by historical fluctuations. The GAAP tax rates in recent fiscal years were not meaningful percentages due to the dollar amount of GAAP pre-tax income. For the same reason as the GAAP tax rates, the estimated cash tax rates in recent fiscal years are not meaningful percentages. Commvault defines its cash tax rate as the total amount of cash income taxes payable for the fiscal year divided by consolidated GAAP pre-tax income. Over time, Commvault believes its GAAP and cash tax rates will align.

Commvault considers non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted EPS useful metrics for Commvault management and its investors for the same basic reasons that Commvault uses non-GAAP income from operations and non-GAAP income from operations margin. In addition, the same limitations as well as management actions to compensate for such limitations described above also apply to Commvault's use of non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP EPS.

Conference Call Information

Commvault will host a conference call today, May 4, 2021 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (5:30 a.m. Pacific Time) to discuss its financial results. To access this call, dial 844-742-4247 (domestic) or 661-378-9470 (international). The live webcast can be accessed under the "Events" section of Commvault's website. An archived webcast of this conference call will also be available following the call.

About Commvault

Commvault is the recognized leader in data backup and recovery. Commvault's converged data management solution redefines what backup means for the progressive enterprise through solutions that protect, manage and use their most critical asset — their data. Commvault software, solutions and services are available from the company and through a global ecosystem of trusted partners. Commvault employs more than 2,600 highly-skilled individuals across markets worldwide, is publicly traded on NASDAQ (CVLT), and is headquartered in Tinton Falls, New Jersey in the United States. To learn more about Commvault visit www.commvault.com

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding financial projections, which are subject to risks and uncertainties, such as competitive factors, difficulties and delays inherent in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of software products and related services, general economic conditions, outcome of litigation and others. For a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties affecting Commvault's business, see "Item IA. Risk Factors" in our annual report in Form 10-K and "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our most recent quarter report in Form 10-Q. Statements regarding Commvault's beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future are forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results. Commvault does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements. The development and timing of any product release as well as any of its features or functionality remain at our sole discretion.

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Table I
Commvault Systems, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations (In thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended March 31,								Year Ended March 31,
	2021				2020				2021				2020
Revenues:
Software and products	$	89,355			$	66,408			$	326,843			$	275,308
Services	101,986				98,341				396,629				395,577
Total revenues	191,341				164,749				723,472				670,885
Cost of revenues:
Software and products	6,552				5,144				27,218				28,082
Services	23,059				21,450				82,155				88,996
Total cost of revenues	29,611				26,594				109,373				117,078
Gross margin	161,730				138,155				614,099				553,807
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing	86,661				82,877				331,948				335,785
Research and development	35,577				32,710				133,401				110,020
General and administrative	23,205				21,006				92,214				92,130
Restructuring	3,762				2,397				23,471				21,348
Impairment of intangible assets	—				—				40,700				—
Depreciation and amortization	2,187				5,134				14,628				15,815
Net change in contingent consideration	—				(3,783)				—				(3,783)
Total operating expenses	151,392				140,341				636,362				571,315
Income (loss) from operations	10,338				(2,186)				(22,263)				(17,508)
Interest income	269				692				1,028				4,962
Income (loss) before income taxes	10,607				(1,494)				(21,235)				(12,546)
Income tax expense (benefit)	4,346				(10,429)				9,719				(6,901)
Net income (loss)	$	6,261			$	8,935			$	(30,954)			$	(5,645)
Net income (loss) per common share:
Basic	$	0.13			$	0.19			$	(0.66)			$	(0.12)
Diluted	$	0.13			$	0.19			$	(0.66)			$	(0.12)
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic	46,888				46,420				46,652				45,793
Diluted	48,670				46,718				46,652				45,793

 

Table II
Commvault Systems, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (In thousands) (Unaudited)
		March 31,				March 31,
		2021				2020
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	397,237			$	288,082
Restricted cash		—				8,000
Short-term investments		—				43,645
Trade accounts receivable, net		188,126				146,990
Other current assets		22,237				26,969
Total current assets		607,600				513,686
Property and equipment, net		112,779				114,519
Operating lease assets		20,778				15,009
Deferred commissions cost		38,444				31,394
Intangible assets, net		—				46,350
Goodwill		112,435				112,435
Other assets		12,137				11,683
Total assets		$	904,173			$	845,076
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable		$	374			$	307
Accrued liabilities		112,148				87,051
Current portion of operating lease liabilities		7,469				7,699
Deferred revenue		253,211				233,497
Total current liabilities		373,202				328,554
Deferred revenue, less current portion		119,231				92,723
Deferred tax liabilities, net		761				849
Long-term operating lease liabilities		15,419				8,808
Other liabilities		1,526				2,238
Total stockholders' equity		394,034				411,904
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	904,173			$	845,076

 

Table III
Commvault Systems, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (In thousands) (Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended March 31,								Year Ended March 31,
	2021				2020				2021				2020
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income (loss)	$	6,261			$	8,935			$	(30,954)			$	(5,645)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	2,499				5,447				15,878				17,065
Noncash stock-based compensation	23,261				17,307				84,833				65,888
Noncash change in contingent consideration	—				(3,783)				—				(3,783)
Impairment of intangible assets	—				—				40,700				—
Deferred income taxes	(92)				(1,783)				(92)				(1,783)
Amortization of deferred commissions cost	4,571				4,567				18,318				17,717
Impairment of operating lease assets	380				566				1,684				2,761
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable, net	4,348				13,361				(34,622)				26,096
Operating lease assets and liabilities, net	(438)				(714)				(1,157)				(1,226)
Other current assets and Other assets	4,932				(6,832)				11,887				(1,246)
Deferred commissions cost	(8,149)				(4,711)				(24,095)				(16,063)
Accounts payable	(224)				(748)				49				(2,474)
Accrued liabilities	10,176				21				10,660				(1,997)
Deferred revenue	21,021				32				31,740				(6,230)
Other liabilities	(3,838)				791				(874)				(616)
Net cash provided by operating activities	64,708				32,456				123,955				88,464
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of short-term investments	—				(10,845)				—				(43,645)
Proceeds from maturity of short-term investments	10,845				32,188				43,645				130,338
Purchase of property and equipment, net	(2,182)				(1,292)				(8,176)				(3,203)
Business combination, net of cash acquired	—				—				—				(157,495)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	8,663				20,051				35,469				(74,005)
Cash flows from financing activities
Repurchase of common stock	(62,127)				(37,172)				(95,259)				(77,198)
Proceeds from stock-based compensation plans	13,518				6,851				20,521				37,795
Net cash used in financing activities	(48,609)				(30,321)				(74,738)				(39,403)
Effects of exchange rate — changes in cash	(5,094)				(6,129)				16,469				(6,966)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	19,668				16,057				101,155				(31,910)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year	377,569				280,025				296,082				327,992
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of year	$	397,237			$	296,082			$	397,237			$	296,082

 

Table IV
Commvault Systems, Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Other Financial Information (In thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended March 31,								Year Ended March 31,
	2021				2020				2021				2020
Non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliation:
GAAP income (loss) from operations	$	10,338			$	(2,186)			$	(22,263)			$	(17,508)
Noncash stock-based compensation (1)	22,372				17,236				82,086				64,135
FICA and payroll tax expense related to stock-based compensation (2)	952				381				2,196				1,571
Restructuring (3)	3,762				2,397				23,471				21,348
Hedvig deferred payments (4)	1,406				1,406				5,624				2,812
Amortization of intangible assets (5)	—				2,825				5,650				5,650
Impairment of intangible assets (6)	—				—				40,700				—
Net change in contingent consideration (7)	—				(3,783)				—				(3,783)
Non-routine shareholder matters (8)	—				—				—				7,628
Acquisition costs (9)	—				—				—				5,639
Non-GAAP income from operations	$	38,830			$	18,276			$	137,464			$	87,492
GAAP net income (loss)	$	6,261			$	8,935			$	(30,954)			$	(5,645)
Noncash stock-based compensation (1)	22,372				17,236				82,086				64,135
FICA and payroll tax expense related to stock-based compensation (2)	952				381				2,196				1,571
Restructuring (3)	3,762				2,397				23,471				21,348
Hedvig deferred payments (4)	1,406				1,406				5,624				2,812
Amortization of intangible assets (5)	—				2,825				5,650				5,650
Impairment of intangible assets (6)	—				—				40,700				—
Net change in contingent consideration (7)	—				(3,783)				—				(3,783)
Non-routine shareholder matters (8)	—				—				—				7,628
Acquisition costs (9)	—				—				—				5,639
Non-GAAP provision for income taxes adjustment (10)	(6,210)				(15,550)				(27,674)				(31,863)
Non-GAAP net income	$	28,543			$	13,847			$	101,099			$	67,492
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	48,670				46,718				47,803				46,440
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share	$	0.59			$	0.30			$	2.11			$	1.45
	Three Months Ended March 31,								Year Ended March 31,
	2021				2020				2021				2020
Subscription software and products revenue	$	53,057			$	26,390			$	191,296			$	112,439
Perpetual software and products revenue	36,298				40,018				135,547				162,869
Total software and products revenue	$	89,355			$	66,408			$	326,843			$	275,308
Subscription as a % of total software and products revenue	59%				40%				59%				41%
	Three Months Ended March 31,								Year Ended March 31,
	2021				2020				2021				2020
Subscription software and products revenue	$	53,057			$	26,390			$	191,296			$	112,439
Recurring support and services revenue	92,521				91,214				364,487				364,519
Total recurring revenue	$	145,578			$	117,604			$	555,783			$	476,958
Percentage of total revenues	76%				71%				77%				71%
Perpetual software and products revenue	$	36,298			$	40,018			$	135,547			$	162,869
Non-recurring services revenue	9,465				7,127				32,142				31,058
Total non-recurring revenue	$	45,763			$	47,145			$	167,689			$	193,927
Percentage of total revenues	24%				29%				23%				29%
Total Revenue (11)	$	191,341			$	164,749			$	723,472			$	670,885

 

		Measures at period ending ($000s)
		March 31, 2020				December 31, 2020				March 31, 2021
Annualized Recurring Revenue (12)		$	451,667			$	507,242			$	517,948

 

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
	Americas			EMEA			APJ			Total
Software and Products Revenue	$	53,505		$	27,441		$	8,409		$	89,355
Customer Support Revenue	52,928			26,591			10,490			90,009
Other Services Revenue	7,326			3,167			1,484			11,977
Total Revenue	$	113,759		$	57,199		$	20,383		$	191,341

 

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
	Americas			EMEA			APJ			Total
Software and Products Revenue	$	34,481		$	23,434		$	8,493		$	66,408
Customer Support Revenue	56,776			23,155			10,183			90,114
Other Services Revenue	4,599			2,424			1,204			8,227
Total Revenue	$	95,856		$	49,013		$	19,880		$	164,749

 

	Year Ended March 31, 2021
	Americas			EMEA			APJ			Total
Software and Products Revenue	$	187,027		$	101,673		$	38,143		$	326,843
Customer Support Revenue	215,831			100,620			41,330			357,781
Other Services Revenue	21,264			12,138			5,446			38,848
Total Revenue	$	424,122		$	214,431		$	84,919		$	723,472

 

	Year Ended March 31, 2020
	Americas			EMEA			APJ			Total
Software and Products Revenue	$	141,856		$	95,356		$	38,096		$	275,308
Customer Support Revenue	230,226			88,965			40,939			360,130
Other Services Revenue	18,778			10,459			6,210			35,447
Total Revenue	$	390,860		$	194,780		$	85,245		$	670,885

 

		Three Months Ended March 31, 2021								Year Ended March 31, 2021
		Sequential				Year Over Year				Year Over Year
Non-GAAP software and products revenue reconciliation
GAAP software and products revenue		$	89,355			$	89,355			$	326,843
Adjustment for currency impact		(403)				(3,312)				(6,843)
Non-GAAP software and products revenue on a constant currency basis (13)		$	88,952			$	86,043			$	320,000
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2021								Year Ended March 31, 2021
		Sequential				Year Over Year				Year Over Year
Non-GAAP services revenue reconciliation
GAAP services revenue		$	101,986			$	101,986			$	396,629
Adjustment for currency impact		(957)				(3,744)				(6,628)
Non-GAAP services revenue on a constant currency basis (13)		$	101,029			$	98,242			$	390,001
		Three Months Ended March 31, 2021								Year Ended March 31, 2021
		Sequential				Year Over Year				Year Over Year
Non-GAAP total revenue reconciliation
GAAP total revenues		$	191,341			$	191,341			$	723,472
Adjustment for currency impact		(1,360)				(7,056)				(13,471)
Non-GAAP total revenues on a constant currency basis (13)		$	189,981			$	184,285			$	710,001

 

Footnotes - Adjustments
(1)	Represents noncash stock-based compensation charges associated with restricted stock units granted and our Employee Stock Purchase Plan.  Those amounts are represented as follows:

	Three Months Ended March 31,						Year Ended March 31,
	2021			2020			2021			2020
Cost of services revenue	966			581			3,317			2,604
Sales and marketing	9,671			7,646			35,577			31,779
Research and development	7,101			5,368			24,823			14,594
General and administrative	4,634			3,641			18,369			15,158
Stock-based compensation expense	22,372			17,236			82,086			64,135

 

	The table above excludes stock-based compensation expense related to the Company's restructuring activities described below in footnote three.
(2)	Represents additional FICA and related payroll tax expenses incurred by Commvault when employees exercise in the money stock options or vest in restricted stock awards.
(3)	In recent fiscal years, Commvault initiated restructuring plans to increase efficiency in its sales, marketing and distribution functions as well as reduce costs across all functional areas.  These restructuring charges relate primarily to severance and related costs associated with headcount reductions, as well as the closure of offices.  Restructuring includes stock-based compensation related to modifications of awards granted to former employees.  Management believes, when used as a supplement to GAAP results, that the exclusion of these charges will help investors and financial analysts understand Commvault's operating results and underlying operational trends as compared to prior periods.
(4)	In connection with the acquisition of Hedvig Inc., certain Hedvig shareholders will receive cash payments for the 30 months following the date of acquisition, subject to their continued employment with Commvault.  While these payments are proportionate to these shareholders' ownership of Hedvig, under GAAP they are accounted for as compensation expense within Research and development expenses over the course of the 30 month service period.  Management believes, when used as a supplement to GAAP results, that the exclusion of these non-routine expenses will help investors and financial analysts understand Commvault's operating results and underlying operational trends as compared to prior periods.
(5)	Represents noncash amortization of intangible assets.
(6)	In the second quarter of fiscal 2021, Commvault recorded an impairment charge of its acquired intangible assets. These non-cash charges are not representative of ongoing costs to the business and are not expected to recur. As a result, these charges are being excluded to provide investors with a more comparable measure of costs associated with ongoing operations.
(7)	Represents the change in fair value of the contingent consideration associated with the acquisition of Hedvig.
(8)	During the second quarter of fiscal 2020, Commvault incurred costs related to the acquisition of Hedvig, Inc. Management believes, when used as a supplement to GAAP results, that the exclusion of these costs will help investors and financial analysts understand Commvault's operating results and underlying operational trends as compared to other periods.
(9)	During fiscal 2020, Commvault incurred costs related to a non-routine shareholder matter.  The costs are for professional fees related to the settlement agreement with the shareholder and consulting fees incurred with the operational review which was agreed to as part of the settlement. Management believes, when used as a supplement to GAAP results, that the exclusion of these costs will better help investors and financial analysts understand Commvault's operating results and underlying operational trends as compared to prior periods.
(10)	The provision for income taxes is adjusted to reflect Commvault's estimated non-GAAP effective tax rate of 27%.
(11)	This table includes the following financial metrics that are derived from Commvault's GAAP recognized revenue:
	Subscription software and products revenue - The amounts included on this line include the software and product portion of a) non-cancellable term-based, or subscription, licenses that expire at the end of the contractual term; and b) "pay-as-you-go" utility arrangements based on product usage that are structured with no guaranteed minimums.  These revenues are included in Software and Products Revenue on Commvault's Consolidated Statement of Operations.
	Perpetual software and products revenue - The amounts included on this line are primarily associated with revenue from the sale of perpetual software licenses.  These revenues are included in Software and Products Revenue on Commvault's Consolidated Statement of Operations.
	Recurring support and services revenue - The amounts included on this line consist primarily of maintenance and support revenues associated with the sale of both subscription and perpetual software arrangements.  This revenue is included in Services Revenue on Commvault's Consolidated Statement of Operations. This line also includes revenue from software-as-a-service arrangements.
	Non-recurring services revenue - The amounts included on this line are primarily revenues associated with Commvault's installation and consultation services.  These revenues are included in Services Revenue on Commvault's Consolidated Statement of Operations.
	Management believes that reviewing these metrics, in addition to GAAP results, helps investors and financial analysts understand the recurring nature of certain revenue amounts and trends as compared to prior periods.
	Note that nearly all of Commvault's software and product revenue is related to solutions that are run in the customer's environment.  Commvault currently does not have material revenue related to hosted, or software as a solution products.  As a result, as required under ASC 606, substantially all of Commvault's software and product revenue is recognized at a point in time, when it is delivered to the customer, and not ratably over the course of a contractual period.  This is the case for both perpetual software licenses and subscription software licenses. Metallic, Commvault's software-as-a-service offering is recognized over time as services revenue.
(12)	Annualized Recurring Revenue (ARR) is defined as the annualized recurring value of all active contracts at the end of a reporting period.  It includes the following contract types: subscription agreements (including utility), maintenance contracts related to perpetual licenses, other extended maintenance contracts (enterprise support), managed services, and Metallic.  It excludes any element of the deal arrangement that is not expected to recur, primarily perpetual licenses and most professional services.  Contracts will be annualized by dividing the total contract value by the number of days in the contract term, then multiplying by 365.
	ARR should be viewed independently of GAAP revenue, deferred revenue and unbilled revenue and is not intended to be combined with or to replace those items. ARR is not a forecast of future revenue. Management believes that reviewing this metric, in addition to GAAP results, helps investors and financial analysts understand the value of Commvault's recurring revenue streams versus prior periods.
(13)	Revenues on a constant currency basis are calculated using the average foreign exchange rates from a previous period and applying these rates to foreign-denominated revenues in the corresponding period of fiscal 2021. The difference between revenue calculated based on these foreign exchange rates and revenues calculated in accordance with GAAP is listed as Adjustment for currency impact in the table above.

 

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FAQ

What were Commvault's Q4 2021 financial results?

Commvault's Q4 2021 revenue was $191.3 million, with a net income of $6.3 million.

How did Commvault perform in fiscal year 2021?

For fiscal year 2021, Commvault reported revenues of $723.5 million, with a net loss of $31.0 million.

What is Commvault's non-GAAP net income for Q4 2021?

Commvault's non-GAAP net income for Q4 2021 was $28.5 million, or $0.59 per diluted share.

What is the annualized recurring revenue (ARR) reported by Commvault?

Commvault's ARR as of March 31, 2021, was $517.9 million, a 15% increase from the previous year.

What was the operating cash flow for Commvault in Q4 2021?

Commvault's operating cash flow for Q4 2021 totaled $64.7 million.