PCTEL Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results

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PCTEL, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCTI) reported Q4 and full-year results for 2021, with Q4 revenue at $26.0 million, a 22.8% increase year-over-year, and annual revenue at $87.8 million, up 13.4%. Antennas and Industrial IoT products saw a 24.7% revenue rise, while test and measurement products decreased by 6.8%. Gross profit margin declined to 45.9% in Q4 and 46.1% for the year, down from 50.1% and 49.0% respectively in 2020. Net income per diluted share was $0.02 in Q4 and $0.01 for the year. Cash and investments decreased to $30.8 million with minimal debt.

Positive

• Q4 revenue increased by 22.8% year-over-year.
• Annual revenue rose 13.4% compared to 2020.
• Strong performance in antennas and Industrial IoT devices with a 24.7% growth.
• Record orders and backlog expected to convert to revenue in H1 2022.

Negative

• Gross profit margin declined to 45.9% in Q4 from 50.1% in 2020.
• Net income per diluted share decreased from $0.10 in Q4 2020 to $0.02 in Q4 2021.
• Non-GAAP net income per diluted share fell from $0.31 in 2020 to $0.27 for the year.

BLOOMINGDALE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PCTEL, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCTI) announced its results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2021.

Highlights

• Revenue of $26.0 million in the fourth quarter and $87.8 million for the year, 22.8% higher compared to the fourth quarter 2020 and 13.4% higher for the full year compared to 2020. Revenue was 24.7% higher in 2021 for antennas and Industrial IoT devices and 6.8% lower in 2021 for the test and measurement products compared to 2020.

• Gross profit margin of 45.9% in the fourth quarter and 46.1% for the year, compared to 50.1% in the fourth quarter 2020 and 49.0% for the full year 2020. The decline in the gross margin percentages in 2021 compared to 2020 is primarily due to a higher mix of antennas and Industrial IoT devices.

• GAAP net income per diluted share of $0.02 in the fourth quarter and $0.01 for the year, compared to $0.10 in the fourth quarter 2020 and $0.19 for the full year 2020. The Company recorded restructuring expenses of $0.8 million during the fourth quarter 2021 related to the transition to contract manufacturers in China and related to eliminating headcount positions in Beijing.

• Non-GAAP net income and adjusted EBITDA are metrics the Company uses to measure its core earnings.
  • Non-GAAP net income per diluted share of $0.12 in the fourth quarter and $0.27 for the year, compared to Non-GAAP net income per diluted share of $0.12 in the fourth quarter 2020 and $0.31 for the full year 2020.
  • Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of revenue of 11.8% in the fourth quarter and 9.6% for the year, compared to 15.2% in the fourth quarter 2020 and 11.8% for the full year 2020.

• $30.8 million of cash and investments and $0.1 million of debt at December 31, 2021 compared to $41.0 million and no debt at December 31, 2020. During 2021, the Company used $6.3 million net of cash acquired for the acquisition of Smarteq, $4.0 million for dividends, and $3.2 million for share repurchases.

“We live in an increasingly wireless world. PCTEL’s high-performance products are critical components that ensure reliable wireless connectivity across a wide range of applications,” said David Neumann, PCTEL’s CEO. “We’re pleased with our strong performance in the fourth quarter with record orders and backlog, most of which will convert to revenue in the first half of 2022. Our strategies to expand in Europe through acquisitions, to increase our use of channel partners and to invest in new products such as industrial IoT devices and advanced scanning receivers contributed to our success in 2021 and will generate growth for years to come.”

CONFERENCE CALL / WEBCAST

PCTEL’s management team will discuss the Company’s results today at 4:30 p.m. ET. The call can be accessed by dialing (888) 506-0062 (United States/Canada) or (973) 528-0011 (International), PIN number: 546427. The call will also be webcast at https://investor.pctel.com/news-events/webcasts-events.

REPLAY: A replay will be available for two weeks after the call on either the website listed above or by calling (877) 481-4010 (United States/Canada), or (919) 882-2331 (International), PIN number: 44649.

About PCTEL

PCTEL is a leading global provider of wireless technology, including purpose-built Industrial IoT devices, antenna systems, and test and measurement solutions. Trusted by our customers for over 25 years, we solve complex wireless challenges to help organizations stay connected, transform, and grow.

For more information, please visit our website at https://www.pctel.com/.

PCTEL Safe Harbor Statement

This press release and our related comments in our earnings conference call contain “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, the statements about the Company’s expectations regarding our future financial performance; growth of our antenna solutions and Industrial IoT business and our test and measurement business; the impact of the acquisition of Smarteq on the Company’s ability to offer additional products, expand in the European market, and generate revenue; the impact of our transition plan for manufacturing inside and outside China; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing supply chain disruptions; and the anticipated demand for certain products, including those related to public safety, Industrial IoT, 5G (e.g., the Gflex scanning receiver) and intelligent transportation, are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including the disruptions to the Company’s workforce, operations, supply chain and customer demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and impact of the pandemic and ensuing supply chain disruption on the Company’s results of operations, financial condition and stock price; the impact of data densification and IoT on capacity and coverage demand; the impact of 5G; customer demand and growth generally in the Company’s defined market segments; the Company’s ability to access the government market and create demand for its products; the Company’s ability to integrate Smarteq, expand its European presence and benefit from additional antenna and Industrial IoT product offerings; the impact of tariffs on certain imports from China; and the Company’s ability to grow its business and create, protect and implement new technologies and solutions. These and other risks and uncertainties are detailed in PCTEL's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and PCTEL disclaims any obligation to update or revise the information contained in any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

PCTEL is a registered trademark of PCTEL, Inc. © 2022 PCTEL, Inc. All rights reserved.

PCTEL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)
(in thousands, except share data)
		December 31,				December 31,
		2021				2020
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents		$	8,192			$	5,761
Short-term investment securities			22,562				30,582
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $64 and $113 at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively			18,905				16,601
Inventories, net			13,691				9,984
Prepaid expenses and other assets			1,747				1,685
Total current assets			65,097				64,613
Property and equipment, net			11,949				12,505
Long-term investment securities			0				4,640
Goodwill			6,334				3,332
Intangible assets, net			1,579				0
Other noncurrent assets			2,438				2,441
TOTAL ASSETS		$	87,397			$	87,531
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Accounts payable		$	5,360			$	4,430
Accrued liabilities			11,117				7,316
Total current liabilities			16,477				11,746
Long-term liabilities			3,999				4,387
Total liabilities			20,476				16,133
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively, and 18,238,030 and 18,429,350 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively			18				18
Additional paid-in capital			123,998				128,250
Accumulated deficit			(56,735	)			(56,888	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income			(360	)			18
Total stockholders’ equity			66,921				71,398
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY		$	87,397			$	87,531

PCTEL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
		Three Months Ended								Year Ended
		December 31,								December 31,
		2021				2020				2021				2020
REVENUES		$	26,008			$	21,185			$	87,807			$	77,456
COST OF REVENUES			14,063				10,569				47,329				39,529
GROSS PROFIT			11,945				10,616				40,478				37,927
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Research and development			3,604				3,204				13,358				12,519
Sales and marketing			3,829				2,924				13,327				11,104
General and administrative			3,216				2,503				12,444				10,808
Amortization of intangible assets			76				0				210				32
Restructuring benefits (expenses)			841				0				900				124
Total operating expenses			11,566				8,631				40,239				34,587
OPERATING INCOME			379				1,985				239				3,340
Other (expense) income, net			(37	)			(110	)			(47	)			106
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES			342				1,875				192				3,446
Expense for income taxes			22				4				39				29
NET INCOME		$	320			$	1,871			$	153			$	3,417
Net Income per Share:
Basic		$	0.02			$	0.10			$	0.01			$	0.19
Diluted		$	0.02			$	0.10			$	0.01			$	0.19
Weighted Average Shares:
Basic			17,899				18,149				18,017				18,207
Diluted			17,930				18,297				18,122				18,399
Cash dividend per share		$	0.055			$	0.055			$	0.220			$	0.220

PCTEL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited, in thousands)
		Years Ended December 31,
.		2021				2020
Operating Activities:
Net income		$	153			$	3,417
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			3,027				3,019
Intangible asset amortization			267				144
Stock-based compensation			2,921				2,479
Loss on disposal of property and equipment			113				21
Restructuring costs			353				(29	)
Bad debt provision			(44	)			(151	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable			(896	)			960
Inventories			(2,481	)			2,076
Prepaid expenses and other assets			531				638
Accounts payable			14				1,086
Income taxes payable			3				(10	)
Other accrued liabilities			1,417				(231	)
Deferred revenue			295				1
Net cash provided by operating activities			5,673				13,420
Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures			(2,330	)			(4,093	)
Purchase of investments			(25,928	)			(49,701	)
Redemptions/maturities of short-term investments			38,588				47,035
Cash paid for acquisition, net of cash acquired			(6,277	)			0
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities			4,053				(6,759	)
Financing Activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock			840				870
Proceeds from Paycheck Protection Program Loan			0				3,500
Repayment of Paycheck Protection Program Loan			0				(3,500	)
Payment of withholding tax on stock-based compensation			(786	)			(1,138	)
Principle payments on finance leases			(73	)			(78	)
Purchase of common stock from repurchase program			(3,193	)			(3,808	)
Cash dividends			(4,034	)			(4,108	)
Net cash used in financing activities			(7,246	)			(8,262	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			2,480				(1,601	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash			(49	)			268
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period			5,761				7,094
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period		$	8,192			$	5,761

PCTEL, INC.
REVENUE AND GROSS PROFIT BY PRODUCT LINE (unaudited)
Reconciliation of GAAP Gross Margin percentage to Non-GAAP Gross Margin Percentage
($'s in thousands)
		Three Months Ended December 31, 2021								Year Ended December 31, 2021
		Antennas and Industrial IoT Devices		Test & Measurement Products		Corporate		Total		Antennas and Industrial IoT Devices		Test & Measurement Products		Corporate		Total
REVENUES		$19,054		$7,164		($210)		$26,008		$63,025		$25,704		($922)		$87,807
GROSS PROFIT		$6,454		$5,535		($44)		$11,945		$21,031		$19,592		($145)		$40,478
GAAP GROSS PROFIT %		33.9%		77.3%				45.9%		33.4%		76.2%				46.1%
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Amortization of inventory step-up		0.4%		0.0%				0.3%		0.8%		0.0%				0.6%
Amortization of intangible assets		0.1%		0.0%				0.1%		0.1%		0.0%				0.1%
Stock compensation expenses		0.2%		0.6%				0.3%		0.0%		0.5%				0.3%
Non-GAAP GROSS PROFIT %		34.6%		77.9%				46.6%		34.2%		76.8%				47.0%
		Three Months Ended December 31, 2020								Year Ended December 31, 2020
		Antennas and Industrial IoT Devices		Test & Measurement Products		Corporate		Total		Antennas and Industrial IoT Devices		Test & Measurement Products		Corporate		Total
REVENUES		$12,844		$8,554		($213)		$21,185		$50,540		$27,565		($649)		$77,456
GROSS PROFIT		$4,437		$6,135		$44		$10,616		$17,665		$20,244		$18		$37,927
GROSS PROFIT %		34.5%		71.7%				50.1%		35.0%		73.4%				49.0%
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Amortization of intangible assets		0.0%		0.0%				0.0%		0.0%		0.4%				0.1%
Stock compensation expenses		0.2%		0.4%				0.3%		0.3%		0.5%				0.4%
Non-GAAP GROSS PROFIT %		34.8%		72.1%				50.4%		35.2%		74.4%				49.5%

The Corporate column includes the elimination of intercompany revenues between Antennas and Industrial IoT Devices and Test & Measurement Products and other licensing revenues.

This schedule reconciles the Company's GAAP gross margin percentage to its Non-GAAP gross margin percentage.  The Company believes that this schedule provides meaningful supplemental information to both management and investors that is indicative of the Company's core operating results and facilitates comparison of operating results across reporting periods. 

The adjustments on this schedule consist of amortization of intangible assets, stock compensation expenses, and the amortization of the inventory step-up to fair value related to the acquisition of Smarteq.

Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP Results (unaudited)
(in thousands except per share information)
Reconciliation of GAAP operating income to non-GAAP operating income
			Three Months Ended December 31,						Year Ended December 31,
			2021			2020			2021			2020
	Operating Income		$379			$1,985			$239			$3,340
(a)	Add:
	Amortization of inventory step-up to fair value		78			0			493			0
	Amortization of intangible assets:
	-Cost of revenues		21			0			57			111
	-Operating expenses		76			0			210			33
	Restructuring expenses		841			0			900			124
	Stock compensation expenses:
	-Cost of revenues		82			65			268			272
	-Research and development		159			128			543			530
	-Sales & marketing		199			130			658			559
	-General & administrative		451			161			1,452			1,118
	Acquisition related expenses		18			0			611			0
			1,925			484			5,192			2,747
	Non-GAAP Operating Income		$2,304			$2,469			$5,431			$6,087
	% of revenue		8.9	%		11.7	%		6.2	%		7.9	%
Reconciliation of GAAP net income to non-GAAP net income
			Three Months Ended December 31,						Year Ended December 31,
			2021			2020			2021			2020
	Net Income		$320			$1,871			$153			$3,417
	Adjustments:
(a)	Non-GAAP adjustments to operating income (loss)		1,925			484			5,192			2,747
(b)	Income Taxes		(159	)		(185	)		(392	)		(466	)
			1,766			299			4,800			2,281
	Non-GAAP Net Income		$2,086			$2,170			$4,953			$5,698
	Non-GAAP Income per Share:
	Basic		$0.12			$0.12			$0.27			$0.31
	Diluted		$0.12			$0.12			$0.27			$0.31
	Weighed Average Shares:
	Basic		17,899			18,149			18,017			18,207
	Diluted		17,930			18,297			18,170			18,399

This schedule reconciles the Company's GAAP operating income to its non-GAAP operating income. The Company believes that presentation of this schedule provides meaningful supplemental information to both management and investors that is indicative of the Company's core operating results and facilitates comparison of operating results across reporting periods. The Company uses these non-GAAP measures when evaluating its financial results as well as for internal planning and forecasting purposes. These non-GAAP measures should not be viewed as a substitute for the Company's GAAP results.

The adjustments to GAAP operating income (a) consist of stock compensation expense, amortization of intangible assets, amortization of the step-up to fair value of the inventory for Smarteq, restructuring expenses, and acquisition related expenses. The adjustments to GAAP net income include the non-GAAP adjustments to operating income as well as adjustments for (b) non-cash income tax expense.

PCTEL, INC.
Reconciliation of GAAP Operating Expenses to Non-GAAP Operating expenses (unaudited)
(in thousands)
		Three Months Ended December 31,						Year Ended December 31,
		2021			2020			2021			2020
GAAP Operating expenses		$11,566			$8,631			$40,239			$34,587
Stock compensation expenses		(809	)		(419	)		(2,653	)		(2,207	)
Amortization of intangible assets		(76	)		0			(210	)		(32	)
Restructuring benefits (expenses)		(841	)		0			(900	)		(124	)
Acquisition related expenses		(18	)		0			(611	)		0
Non-GAAP Operating expenses		$9,822			$8,212			$35,865			$32,224

This schedule reconciles the Company's GAAP operating expenses to its Non-GAAP operating expenses. The Company believes that this schedule provides meaningful supplemental information to both management and investors that is indicative of the Company's core operating results and facilitates comparison of operating results across reporting periods.

The adjustments on this schedule consist of amortization of intangible assets, stock compensation expenses, restructuring expenses, and acquisition related expenses.

PCTEL, Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP operating income to Adjusted EBITDA
(unaudited, in thousands)
			Three Months Ended December 31,						Year Ended December 31,
			2021			2020			2021			2020
	Operating Income		$379			$1,985			$239			$3,340
	Add:
	Amortization of inventory step-up to fair value		78			0			493			0
	Depreciation and amortization		770			759			3,027			3,019
	Intangible amortization		97			0			267			144
	Restructuring benefits (expenses)		841			0			900			124
	Stock compensation expenses		891			484			2,921			2,479
	Acquisition related expenses		18			0			611			0
	Adjusted EBITDA		$3,074			$3,228			$8,458			$9,106
	% of revenue		11.8	%		15.2	%		9.6	%		11.8	%

This schedule reconciles the Company's GAAP operating income to Adjusted EBITDA. The Company believes that this schedule provides meaningful supplemental information to both management and investors that is indicative of the Company's core operating results and facilitates comparison of operating results across reporting periods. The Company uses Adjusted EBITDA when evaluating its financial results as well as for internal planning and forecasting purposes. Adjusted EBITDA should not be viewed as a substitute for the Company's GAAP results.

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization and extraordinary expenses. The adjustments on this schedule consist of depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, stock compensation expenses, the amortization of inventory step up to fair value, restructuring expenses, and acquisition related expenses.

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Kevin McGowan

CFO

PCTEL, Inc.

(630) 339-2051

Suzanne Cafferty

Vice President, Global Marketing

PCTEL, Inc.

(630) 339-2107

public.relations@pctel.com

Source: PCTEL, Inc.

FAQ

What were PCTI's revenue results for Q4 and 2021?

PCTI reported revenue of $26.0 million for Q4 2021 and $87.8 million for the full year, marking increases of 22.8% and 13.4% respectively.

How did PCTI's gross profit margin change in 2021?

PCTI's gross profit margin was 45.9% in Q4 2021 and 46.1% for the year, down from 50.1% and 49.0% in 2020.

What was the net income per diluted share for PCTI in 2021?

The net income per diluted share was $0.02 in Q4 2021 and $0.01 for the full year, compared to $0.10 and $0.19 in 2020.

How much cash and investments did PCTI have at the end of 2021?

PCTI had $30.8 million in cash and investments at December 31, 2021.

What led to the restructuring expenses reported by PCTI?

PCTI recorded $0.8 million in restructuring expenses during Q4 2021 related to transitioning to contract manufacturers in China and reducing headcount in Beijing.