Limelight Networks Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2021

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Limelight Networks (Nasdaq: LLNW) reported Q2 2021 results, achieving $48.3 million in revenue, a 6% decline from Q1 2021 and 17% year-over-year. The company posted a GAAP net loss of $13.7 million, an improvement from the previous quarter's $25.5 million loss. Notable highlights include a $3 million adjusted EBITDA improvement, a 55% traffic increase in Latin America, and cost savings of over $8 million anticipated. Limelight also acquired Layer0, expecting a $20 million revenue boost in 2022. Capital expenditures guidance was reduced to $15-20 million.

Positive

• Adjusted EBITDA improved by over $3 million from the previous quarter.
• Achieved a 55% increase in traffic in Latin America quarter-over-quarter.
• Identified over $8 million in annualized network operations cost savings, expected to contribute $4 million to gross profit.
• Acquisition of Layer0 expected to add over $20 million in revenue in 2022.

Negative

• Revenue of $48.3 million down 6% from Q1 2021 and down 17% from Q2 2020.
• GAAP net loss of $13.7 million, although improved from previous quarter.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Limelight Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: LLNW) (Limelight), a leading provider of edge cloud services, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021, delivering on several key milestones in its 2021 strategic plan, which resulted in over $3 million of adjusted EBITDA improvements quarter over quarter. 

Highlights of Strategic Plan Progress – Improve, Expand & Extend to Position for Growth

Under the first full quarter with new leadership, Limelight made significant strides in a number of key areas to return momentum to the business, drive operational improvements and accelerate revenue growth and profitability.

• Achieved a 30% reduction in rebuffer rates and increased global network throughput by 20% through the newly formed performance operations team.
• Improved the service level agreement position with 8 of our top 10 clients.
• Achieved a 55% increase in our traffic in Latin America quarter over quarter; expecting to increase our capacity by 60% in the second half of the year to support growth in the region.
• Identified over $8 million in annualized network operations cost savings, which is expected to contribute $4 million to gross profit in the second half of the year.
• Key client winback expected to yield over $6 million in annualized revenue. This client was formerly a top 10 revenue client.
• Appointed Eric Armstrong as Senior Vice President of Growth. Most recently, Eric was Vice President, North American Sales and Services at Harmonic, Inc., a global leader in streaming, broadcast and service provider video infrastructure.
• Acquired Layer0, a leading provider of SaaS development and deployment tools for frontend web apps and API's to diversify product offering, clients and deliver an expected revenue contribution of over $20 million in 2022, while being accretive to gross margins and adjusted EBITDA. With the acquisition, Layer0's founder Ajay Kapur will join Limelight as Chief Technology Officer.

"It has been a very productive quarter and I am pleased with our ability to manage change while also aggressively executing on the plans outlined in our last earnings call," said Bob Lyons, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We were able to make a number of meaningful improvements in the business that position us well for a strong run-rate exiting 2021. We improved our adjusted EBITDA by over $3 million, as savings from the actions taken in the first quarter delivered material operational improvements and most importantly, we see strong early signs of client confidence returning. Our three-pillar framework of improving, expanding and extending the core will continue to guide us as we push for continued momentum in the last half of the year. 

"Additionally, I am pleased to welcome both Eric and Ajay to the executive management team and welcome the entire Layer0 team to Limelight. I believe the simplified organization and operating structure we established has allowed us to move more quickly and efficiently. The addition of Eric, Ajay and the Layer0 team is a great infusion of diversified experience and talent. The Layer0 team is filled with innovative, results-oriented people and we look forward to what our new combined organization will accomplish together," said Lyons.

Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results

• Revenue of $48.3 million, down 6% compared to $51.2 million in the first quarter of 2021, and down 17% compared to $58.5 million in the second quarter of 2020.
• GAAP net loss of $13.7 million, or $(0.11) per basic share, an improvement of $11.8 million from the net loss of $25.5 million, or $(0.21) per basic share, in the first quarter of 2021. GAAP net loss was $1.7 million, or $(0.01) per basic share in the second quarter of 2020. GAAP net loss included $2.2 million and $11.7 million in restructuring and transition related charges in the second and first quarters of 2021, respectively.
• Non-GAAP net loss was $8.0 million, or $(0.06) per basic share, an improvement of $3.0 million from the net loss of 11.0 million, or (0.09) per basic share, in the first quarter of 2021. Non-GAAP net income was $3.5 million, or $0.03 per basic share in the second quarter of 2020.
• EBITDA was $(5.3) million, an improvement of $12.3 million from $(17.6) million for the first quarter of 2021. EBITDA was $4.5 million for the second quarter of 2020.
• Adjusted EBITDA was $0.2 million, an improvement of $3.5 million from $(3.3) million for the first quarter of 2021. Adjusted EBITDA was $9.7 million for the second quarter of 2020.
• Cash and cash equivalents of $119.6 million increased $2.6 million from $117.0 million at the end of the first quarter 2021.
• Limelight ended the second quarter of 2021 with 459 employees and employee equivalents, down from 510 at the end of the first quarter of 2021, and down from 627 at the end of the second quarter of 2020.

Based on current outlook, we are reducing the guidance on capital expenditures from $20-25 million to $15-20 million, but leaving all other components of our guidance unchanged:

		July 2021		April 2021		Actual 2020
Revenue		$220 to $230 million		$220 to $230 million		$230.2 million
GAAP Basic EPS		$(0.35) to $(0.25)		$(0.35) to $(0.25)		$(0.16)
Non-GAAP EPS		$(0.15) to $(0.05)		$(0.15) to $(0.05)		$(0.01)
Adjusted EBITDA		$20 to $30 million		$20 to $30 million		$24.5 million
Capital expenditures		$15 to $20 million		$20 to $25 million		$25.1 million

"While much has been accomplished in a very short time, we have more to do," said Lyons. "We will continue our pursuit of operational excellence, restoring client confidence, improving performance and returning value to our shareholders." On August 24, Limelight will provide a more detailed overview of its go-forward strategy and long-term business plans. A press release with participation details will be issued by August 10 and also made available on the Investor Relations section of Limelight's website (www.llnw.com). 

Financial Tables

LIMELIGHT NETWORKS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except per share data)
		June 30,		March 31,		December 31,
		2021		2021		2020
		(Unaudited)		(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$         44,065		$         35,620		$         46,795
Marketable securities		75,471		81,308		76,928
Accounts receivable, net		24,867		29,151		31,675
Income taxes receivable		57		102		68
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		14,557		14,784		15,588
Total current assets		159,017		160,965		171,054
Property and equipment, net		42,406		46,863		46,418
Operating lease right of use assets		8,929		9,521		10,150
Marketable securities, less current portion		40		40		40
Deferred income taxes		1,604		1,577		1,530
Goodwill		77,642		77,421		77,753
Other assets		6,147		6,742		7,233
Total assets		$        295,785		$        303,129		$       314,178
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable		$         12,459		$           8,029		$           4,587
Deferred revenue		524		844		933
Operating lease liability obligations		1,977		2,233		2,465
Income taxes payable		388		322		253
Other current liabilities		16,877		19,264		17,560
Total current liabilities		32,225		30,692		25,798
Convertible senior notes, net		121,371		121,200		100,945
Operating lease liability obligations, less current portions		10,358		10,781		11,265
Deferred income taxes		306		360		279
Deferred revenue, less current portion		272		226		220
Other long-term liabilities		369		476		479
Total liabilities		164,901		163,735		138,986
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Convertible preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 7,500 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding		-		-		-
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 300,000 shares authorized; 126,705, 125,248 and 123,653 shares issued and
outstanding at June 30, 2021, March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively		127		125		124
Additional paid-in capital		550,205		545,516		556,512
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(7,965)		(8,462)		(7,511)
Accumulated deficit		(411,483)		(397,785)		(373,933)
Total stockholders' equity		130,884		139,394		175,192
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$        295,785		$        303,129		$       314,178

 

LIMELIGHT NETWORKS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended										Six Months Ended
		June 30,		March 31,		Percent		June 30,		Percent		June 30,		June 30,		Percent
		2021		2021		Change		2020		Change		2021		2020		Change
Revenue		$         48,348		$         51,195		-6%		$         58,546		-17%		$         99,543		$        115,558		-14%
Cost of revenue:
Cost of services (1)		32,976		33,021		0%		29,389		12%		66,021		60,502		9%
Depreciation - network		5,929		5,679		4%		5,360		11%		11,608		10,510		10%
Total cost of revenue		38,905		38,700		1%		34,749		12%		77,629		71,012		9%
Gross profit		9,443		12,495		-24%		23,797		-60%		21,914		44,546		-51%
Gross profit percentage		19.5%		24.4%				40.6%				22.0%		38.5%
Operating expenses:
General and administrative  (1)		7,515		12,948		-42%		8,187		-8%		20,412		16,069		27%
Sales and marketing  (1)		5,784		9,835		-41%		10,929		-47%		15,631		22,823		-32%
Research & development  (1)		5,187		6,113		-15%		5,572		-7%		11,315		11,189		1%
Depreciation and amortization		549		540		2%		323		70%		1,089		665		64%
Restructuring charges		2,155		6,873		NM		-		NM		9,028		-		NM
Total operating expenses		21,190		36,309		-42%		25,011		-15%		57,475		50,746		13%
Operating loss		(11,747)		(23,814)		NM		(1,214)		NM		(35,561)		(6,200)		NM
Other income (expense):
Interest expense		(1,305)		(1,286)		NM		(71)		NM		(2,591)		(82)		NM
Interest income		42		45		NM		6		NM		87		31		NM
Other, net		(440)		(214)		NM		(312)		NM		(655)		(421)		NM
Total other expense		(1,703)		(1,455)		NM		(377)		NM		(3,159)		(472)		NM
Loss before income taxes		(13,450)		(25,269)		NM		(1,591)		NM		(38,720)		(6,672)		NM
Income tax expense		248		260		NM		136		NM		507		311		NM
Net loss		$        (13,698)		$        (25,529)		NM		$          (1,727)		NM		$        (39,227)		$          (6,983)		NM
Net loss per share:
Basic		$           (0.11)		$           (0.21)				$           (0.01)				$           (0.31)		$            (0.06)
Diluted		$           (0.11)		$           (0.21)				$           (0.01)				$           (0.31)		$            (0.06)
Weighted average shares used in per share calculation:
Basic		126,050		124,290				120,230				125,170		119,597
Diluted		126,050		124,290				120,230				125,170		119,597
(1)       Includes share-based compensation (see supplemental table for figures)

 

LIMELIGHT NETWORKS, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,		March 31,		June 30,		June 30,		June 30,
		2021		2021		2020		2021		2020
Share-based compensation:
Cost of services		$          458		$          246		$          792		$          704		$       1,555
General and administrative		1,874		6,028		2,257		7,902		4,498
Sales and marketing		395		563		1,322		958		2,550
Research and development		614		371		880		985		1,712
Restructuring and transition related charges		917		1,354		-		2,271		-
Total share-based compensation		$       4,258		$       8,562		$       5,251		$     12,820		$     10,315
Depreciation and amortization:
Network-related depreciation		$       5,929		$       5,679		$       5,360		$     11,608		$     10,510
Other depreciation and amortization		549		540		323		1,089		665
Total depreciation and amortization		$       6,478		$       6,219		$       5,683		$     12,697		$     11,175
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities:		$       2,608		$      (6,795)		$      (3,221)		$      (4,187)		$         (135)
End of period statistics:
Approximate number of active clients		533		527		560		533		560
Number of employees and employee equivalents		459		510		627		459		627

 

 

LIMELIGHT NETWORKS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
				Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
				June 30,		March 31,		June 30,		June 30,		June 30,
				2021		2021		2020		2021		2020
Operating activities
	Net loss			$          (13,698)		$          (25,529)		$           (1,727)		$          (39,227)		$           (6,983)
	Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
		Depreciation and amortization		6,478		6,219		5,683		12,697		11,175
		Share-based compensation		4,258		8,562		5,251		12,820		10,315
		Foreign currency remeasurement loss (gain)		257		(71)		257		186		(140)
		Deferred income taxes		(71)		(10)		59		(81)		15
		Gain on sale of property and equipment		(107)		-		-		(107)		-
		Accounts receivable charges		381		466		155		847		313
		Amortization of premium on marketable securities		573		609		-		1,182		-
		Non-cash interest expense		201		199		-		400		-
		Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
		Accounts receivable		3,903		2,059		(10,798)		5,962		(11,083)
		Prepaid expenses and other current assets		(7)		446		986		439		(447)
		Income taxes receivable		46		(36)		10		10		13
		Other assets		513		399		1,121		912		1,747
		Accounts payable and other current liabilities		1,523		5,209		1,045		6,732		6,937
		Deferred revenue		(273)		(84)		313		(357)		63
		Income taxes payable		68		73		-		141		2
		Other long term liabilities		(108)		(3)		(15)		(111)		(11)
	Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities			3,937		(1,492)		2,340		2,445		11,916
Investing activities
		Purchases of marketable securities		(20,537)		(10,874)		-		(31,411)		-
		Sale and maturities of marketable securities		25,818		5,897		-		31,715		-
		Purchases of property and equipment		(2,986)		(6,628)		(8,085)		(9,614)		(14,948)
		Proceeds from sale of property and equipment		107		-		-		107		-
	Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities			2,402		(11,605)		(8,085)		(9,203)		(14,948)
Financing activities
		Payment of debt issuance costs		(30)		-		-		(30)		-
		Payment of employee tax withholdings related to restricted stock vesting		(427)		(671)		(1,430)		(1,098)		(2,945)
		Proceeds from employee stock plans		2,613		2,847		3,954		5,460		6,092
	Net cash provided by financing activities			2,156		2,176		2,524		4,332		3,147
	Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents			(50)		(254)		-		(304)		(250)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents				8,445		(11,175)		(3,221)		(2,730)		(135)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period				35,620		46,795		21,421		46,795		18,335
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period				$           44,065		$           35,620		$           18,200		$           44,065		$           18,200

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To evaluate our business, we consider and use non-generally accepted accounting principles (Non-GAAP) net income (loss), EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as supplemental measures of operating performance. These measures include the same adjustments that management takes into account when it reviews and assesses operating performance on a period-to-period basis. We consider Non-GAAP net income (loss) to be an important indicator of overall business performance. We define Non-GAAP net income (loss) to be U.S. GAAP net income (loss) adjusted to exclude share-based compensation, non-cash interest expense and restructuring and transition related charges. We believe that EBITDA provides a useful metric to investors to compare us with other companies within our industry and across industries. We define EBITDA as U.S. GAAP net income (loss) adjusted to exclude depreciation and amortization, interest expense, interest and other (income) expense, and income tax expense. We define Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA adjusted to exclude share-based compensation and restructuring and transition related charges. We use Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental measure to review and assess operating performance. Our management uses these Non-GAAP financial measures because, collectively, they provide valuable information on the performance of our on-going operations, excluding non-cash charges, taxes and non-core activities (including interest payments related to financing activities). These measures also enable our management to compare the results of our on-going operations from period to period, and allow management to review the performance of our on-going operations against our peer companies and against other companies in our industry and adjacent industries. We believe these measures also provide similar insights to investors and enable investors to review our results of operations "through the eyes of management." 

Furthermore, our management uses these Non-GAAP financial measures to assist them in making decisions regarding our strategic priorities and areas for future investment and focus. 

The terms Non-GAAP net income (loss), EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not defined under U.S. GAAP, and are not measures of operating income, operating performance or liquidity presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Our Non-GAAP net income (loss), EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA have limitations as analytical tools, and when assessing our operating performance, Non-GAAP net income (loss), EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for net income (loss) or other consolidated income statement data prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Some of these limitations include, but are not limited to:

• EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect our cash expenditures or future requirements for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;
• These measures do not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;
• Non-GAAP net income (loss) and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect the cash requirements necessary for litigation costs, including provision for litigation and litigation expenses;
• These measures do not reflect the interest expense, or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments, on our debt that we may incur;
• These measures do not reflect income taxes or the cash requirements for any tax payments;
• Although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will be replaced sometime in the future, and EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements;
• While share-based compensation is a component of operating expense, the impact on our financial statements compared to other companies can vary significantly due to such factors as the assumed life of the options and the assumed volatility of our common stock; and
• Other companies may calculate Non-GAAP net income (loss), EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA differently than we do, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures.

We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our U.S. GAAP results and using Non-GAAP net income (loss), EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA only as supplemental support for management's analysis of business performance. Non-GAAP net income (loss), EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are calculated as follows for the periods presented in thousands:

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In accordance with the requirements of Item 10(e) of Regulation S-K, we are presenting the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures and reconciling the unaudited Non-GAAP financial metrics to the comparable U.S. GAAP measures. Per share amounts may not foot due to rounding.

LIMELIGHT NETWORKS, INC.
Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP Net Loss to Non-GAAP Net Income (Loss)
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended												Six Months Ended
		June 30, 2021				March 31, 2021				June 30, 2020				June 30, 2021				June 30, 2020
		Amount		Per Share		Amount		Per Share		Amount		Per Share		Amount		Per Share		Amount		Per Share
U.S. GAAP net loss		$    (13,698)		$        (0.11)		$    (25,529)		$        (0.21)		$      (1,727)		$        (0.01)		$    (39,227)		$        (0.31)		$      (6,983)		$        (0.06)
Share-based compensation		3,341		0.03		2,644		0.02		5,251		0.04		5,985		0.05		10,315		0.09
Non-cash interest expense		201		0.00		199		0.00		-		-		400		0.00		-		-
Restructuring and transition related charges		2,155		0.02		11,700		0.09		-		-		13,855		0.11		-		-
Non-GAAP net (loss) income		$      (8,001)		$        (0.06)		$    (10,986)		$        (0.09)		$       3,524		$         0.03		$    (18,987)		$        (0.15)		$       3,332		$         0.03
Weighted average basic shares used in per share calculation				126,050				124,290				120,230				125,170				119,597

 

LIMELIGHT NETWORKS, INC.
Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP Net Loss to EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
			Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
			June 30,		March 31,		June 30,		June 30,		June 30,
			2021		2021		2020		2021		2020
U.S. GAAP net loss			$    (13,698)		$    (25,529)		$      (1,727)		$    (39,227)		$      (6,983)
	Depreciation and amortization		6,478		6,219		5,683		12,697		11,175
	Interest expense		1,305		1,286		71		2,591		82
	Interest and other (income) expense		398		169		306		568		390
	Income tax expense		248		260		136		507		311
EBITDA			$      (5,269)		$    (17,595)		$       4,469		$    (22,864)		$       4,975
	Share-based compensation		3,341		2,644		5,251		5,985		10,315
	Restructuring and transition related charges		2,155		11,700		-		13,855		-
Adjusted EBITDA			$          227		$      (3,251)		$       9,720		$      (3,024)		$     15,290

For future periods, we are unable to provide a reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss) as a result of the uncertainty regarding, and the potential variability of, the amounts of depreciation and amortization, interest expense, interest and other (income) expense and income tax expense, that may be incurred in the future.

Conference Call

At approximately 4:30 p.m. EDT (1:30 p.m. PDT) today, management will host a quarterly conference call for investors. Investors can access this call toll-free at 877-296-5190 within the United States or +1 412-317-5233 outside of the U.S. The conference call will also be audio cast live from http://www.limelight.com and a replay will be available following the call from the Limelight website.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements include, among others, statements regarding our expectations regarding revenue, gross margin, non-GAAP net income (loss), capital expenditures, and our future prospects. Our expectations and beliefs regarding these matters may not materialize. The potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from the results or outcomes predicted include, among other things, reduction of demand for our services from new or existing clients, unforeseen changes in our hiring patterns, adverse outcomes in litigation, experiencing expenses that exceed our expectations, and acquisition activities and contributions from acquired businesses. A detailed discussion of these factors and other risks that affect our business is contained in our SEC filings, including our most recent reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, particularly under the heading "Risk Factors." Copies of these filings are available online on our investor relations website at investors.limelightnetworks.com and on the SEC website at www.SEC.gov. All information provided in this release and in the attachments is as of July 29, 2021, and we undertake no duty to update this information in light of new information or future events, unless required by law.

About Limelight

Limelight Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: LLNW) is an industry-leader in edge access and content delivery services that provides powerful tools and a client-first approach to optimize and deliver digital experiences at the edge. We are a trusted partner to the world's biggest brands and serve their global customers with experiences such as livestream sporting events, global movie launches, video games or file downloads for new phone apps. Limelight offers one of the largest, best-optimized private networks coupled with a global team of industry experts to provide edge services that are fast, secure and reliable.  For more information, visit www.limelight.com, and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

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FAQ

What were Limelight Networks' Q2 2021 financial results?

Limelight Networks reported Q2 2021 revenue of $48.3 million, down 6% from Q1 2021 and 17% year-over-year, with a GAAP net loss of $13.7 million.

How did adjusted EBITDA perform for Limelight in Q2 2021?

Adjusted EBITDA improved by over $3 million in Q2 2021 compared to the previous quarter.

What strategic moves did Limelight Networks announce in their press release?

Limelight announced the acquisition of Layer0, expected to generate over $20 million in revenue in 2022 and improve gross margins.

Was there any change in Limelight's capital expenditures guidance for 2021?

Yes, Limelight reduced its capital expenditures guidance from $20-25 million to $15-20 million.

What was the impact of Limelight's operational improvements in Q2 2021?

Operational improvements led to a 30% reduction in rebuffer rates and a 20% increase in global network throughput.