PCTEL Reports Second Quarter Financial Results

PCTEL achieves second quarter revenues of $20.6 million and gross profit margin of 49.1%

BLOOMINGDALE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- PCTEL, Inc. (Nasdaq: PCTI) (“PCTEL” or the “Company”), a leading global provider of wireless technology solutions, today reported results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.

Second Quarter 2023 Highlights

• Revenues of $20.6 million, down from $25.0 million in the prior year period
• GAAP gross profit margin of 49.1%
• GAAP net income of $1.0 million or $0.05 per diluted share
• Non-GAAP net income of $1.4 million or $0.07 per diluted share
• Adjusted EBITDA of $1.7 million, down from $2.6 million in the prior year period
• Announced new 4G LTE and 5G network monitoring capabilities for the SeeHawk™ Monitor system for cellular and government applications.
• Subsequent to quarter end, the Company announced its new Edge™ Sensor platform, an all-in-one, ruggedized, flexible antenna plus sensor solution focused on reliable and improved edge connectivity and sensing for Industrial IoT applications in harsh environments.

David Neumann, Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We continue to execute our three strategies for growth and are encouraged to see improvements in overall customer demand in the second quarter. We are addressing industry headwinds that include excessive inventory at some OEMs and customer supply chain constraints that impact the short-term need for some of our antenna products. We expect that market conditions will improve through the second half of the year as OEM customers work to decrease their higher than normal inventories and supply chains continue to improve. PCTEL is well positioned in our target markets to grow as market conditions improve, and we look forward to driving growth for years to come.”

Second Quarter 2023 Financial Summary

Summary Financials	Q2’23	Q2’22	Change
Revenue (000’s)	$20,578	$24,976	(18%)
Gross Profit Margin %	49.1%	45.8%	330bps
Adjusted EBITDA (000’s)	$1,742	$2,598	(33%)
GAAP Diluted EPS	$0.05	$0.02	$0.03
Non-GAAP Diluted EPS	$0.07	$0.10	($0.03)

Second quarter 2023 revenues were $20.6 million, a decrease of 17.6% from the year ago period. Second quarter 2023 antennas and Industrial IoT device revenue was $14.4 million, a decrease of 18.2% year-over-year, primarily due to customers’ supply chain challenges which continued to delay previously planned projects. Second quarter 2023 test & measurement revenue was $6.2 million, a decrease of 16.2% year-over-year due to a sector slowdown following a particularly strong first quarter and notable strength in the year ago period.

Second quarter 2023 GAAP gross profit margin was 49.1%, compared to 45.8% in the second quarter of 2022. The higher gross profit margin was due to stronger gross margins within antennas and Industrial IoT devices as a result of positive mix shift and improving supply chain conditions.

Adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter decreased to $1.7 million compared to $2.6 million in the second quarter of 2022.

Second quarter 2023 GAAP net income was $1.0 million or diluted earnings per share of $0.05 compared to GAAP net income of $0.4 million or $0.02 per share in the second quarter of 2022. Non-GAAP net income was $1.4 million, or $0.07 diluted earnings per share, compared to $1.8 million or $0.10 per share in the second quarter of 2022.

Cash, cash equivalents and investments were $33.6 million as of June 30, 2023, an increase of approximately $3.4 million as compared to March 31, 2023. Reductions in inventories and accounts receivable contributed to the increase in cash and investments during the second quarter.

Third Quarter 2023 Outlook

The following ranges represent PCTEL’s current expectations for the third quarter 2023 based upon available data and estimates.

• Revenue: $20.0 million to $21.0 million
• Non-GAAP Gross Margin: 48% to 49%
• Non-GAAP EPS: $0.06 to $0.07

Kevin McGowan, Chief Financial Officer, explained, “We are pleased with the profitable performance of the business over the first half of 2023. For the third quarter of 2023, we anticipate revenues to be in the range of $20.0 million to $21.0 million, with similar performance for both test & measurement and antennas and Industrial IoT devices as in the second quarter. Additionally, we expect non-GAPP gross profit margin to be in the range of 48% to 49%, and our non-GAAP earnings per share to be in the range of $0.06 to $0.07. PCTEL remains well positioned to deliver for our customers and shareholders.”

CONFERENCE CALL / WEBCAST

PCTEL’s management team will discuss the Company’s results today at 4:30 p.m. ET. The call will also be webcast at https://investor.pctel.com/news-events/webcasts-events. The call can also be accessed by dialing 877-704-4453 or 201-389-0920.

Replay: A replay will be available for two weeks after the call on either the website listed above or by calling 844-512-2921 or 412-317-6671 and using access ID: 13739477.

About PCTEL

PCTEL is a leading global provider of wireless technology solutions, including purpose-built Industrial IoT devices, antenna systems, and test and measurement products. 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 and Industrial IoT product line and our test & measurement product line through execution of our three growth strategies; the ability of the Company to continue to innovate new products for its product lines; the impact of development and adoption of wireless solutions in the public safety, rail, logistics, agriculture, utilities, and electric vehicle markets on our revenue generation; our ability to expand our product lines in the European market and through distribution channels; the anticipated demand for certain products, including those related to public safety, industrial IoT, 5G (e.g., the Gflex); and the anticipated growth of public and private wireless systems 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 higher than expected inflation; an economic recession in the Americas or globally; the disruptions to the Company’s workforce, operations, supply chain and customer demand caused by the pandemic and the 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 expand its European presence and benefit from additional antenna and Industrial IoT product offerings from Smarteq; 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®, Gflex®, Edge, and SeeHawk are trademarks or registered trademarks of PCTEL, Inc. © 2023 PCTEL, Inc. All rights reserved.

PCTEL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)
(in thousands, except share data)
		June 30				December 31,
		2023				2022
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents		$	7,057			$	7,736
Short-term investment securities			26,586				22,254
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $122 and $132 at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively			12,856				18,853
Inventories, net			16,357				18,918
Prepaid expenses and other assets			1,372				1,861
Total current assets			64,228				69,622
Property and equipment, net			9,788				10,004
Goodwill			5,848				5,935
Intangible assets, net			853				1,045
Other noncurrent assets			2,802				3,269
TOTAL ASSETS		$	83,519			$	89,875
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Accounts payable		$	3,618			$	4,648
Accrued liabilities			7,634				12,605
Total current liabilities			11,252				17,253
Long-term liabilities			3,279				3,624
Total liabilities			14,531				20,877
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively, and 19,263,534 and 18,748,529 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively			19				19
Additional paid-in capital			128,533				128,370
Accumulated deficit			(57,698	)			(57,941	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss			(1,866	)			(1,450	)
Total stockholders’ equity			68,988				68,998
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY		$	83,519			$	89,875

PCTEL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
		Three Months Ended						Six Months Ended
		June 30,						June 30,
		2023			2022			2023			2022
REVENUES		$	20,578		$	24,976		$	43,551		$	47,518
COST OF REVENUES			10,483			13,549			21,924			26,758
GROSS PROFIT			10,095			11,427			21,627			20,760
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Research and development			3,130			3,356			6,114			6,605
Sales and marketing			3,220			3,908			6,781			7,310
General and administrative			2,854			3,451			6,460			6,694
Amortization of intangible assets			63			67			126			138
Restructuring expenses			0			317			0			1,252
Total operating expenses			9,267			11,099			19,481			21,999
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)			828			328			2,146			(1,239	)
Other income, net			346			114			566			125
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES			1,174			442			2,712			(1,114	)
Expense for income taxes			175			31			389			39
NET INCOME (LOSS)		$	999		$	411		$	2,323		$	(1,153	)
Net Income (Loss) per Share:
Basic		$	0.05		$	0.02		$	0.13		$	(0.06	)
Diluted		$	0.05		$	0.02		$	0.12		$	(0.06	)
Weighted Average Shares:
Basic			18,741			18,157			18,555			18,065
Diluted			18,821			18,157			18,630			18,065

PCTEL, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(in thousands)
		Six Months Ended June 30,
			2023				2022
Operating Activities:
Net income (loss)		$	2,323			$	(1,153	)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization			1,082				1,562
Intangible asset amortization			161				177
Stock-based compensation			512				1,860
Loss on disposal of property and equipment			37				7
Restructuring costs			0				(328	)
Bad debt provision			10				17
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable			5,932				(614	)
Inventories			2,517				(715	)
Prepaid expenses and other assets			674				100
Deferred tax assets			217				0
Accounts payable			(975	)			435
Income taxes payable			(287	)			(1	)
Other accrued liabilities			(5,025	)			(900	)
Deferred revenue			64				(126	)
Net cash provided by operating activities			7,242				321
Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures			(901	)			(420	)
Purchase of short-term investments			(18,422	)			(15,587	)
Redemptions/maturities of short-term investments			14,090				15,623
Net cash used in investing activities			(5,233	)			(384	)
Financing Activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock			362				404
Payment of withholding tax on stock-based compensation			(711	)			(396	)
Principal payments on finance leases			(28	)			(37	)
Cash dividends			(2,080	)			(2,021	)
Net cash used in financing activities			(2,457	)			(2,050	)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents			(448	)			(2,113	)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash			(231	)			(282	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period			7,736				8,192
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Period		$	7,057			$	5,797

PCTEL, INC.
REVENUE AND GROSS PROFIT BY PRODUCT LINE (unaudited)
Reconciliation of GAAP Gross Profit percentage to Non-GAAP Gross Profit percentage
(in thousands)
		Three Months Ended June 30, 2023								Six Months Ended June 30, 2023
		Antennas and Industrial IoT Devices		Test & Measurement Products		Corporate		Total		Antennas and Industrial IoT Devices		Test & Measurement Products		Corporate		Total
REVENUES		$14,359		$6,230		($11)		$20,578		$29,973		$13,657		($79)		$43,551
GROSS PROFIT		$5,548		$4,503		$44		$10,095		$11,668		$9,886		$73		$21,627
GAAP GROSS PROFIT %		38.6%		72.3%				49.1%		38.9%		72.4%				49.7%
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Amortization of intangible assets		0.1%		0.0%				0.1%		0.1%		0.0%				0.1%
Stock compensation expenses		0.1%		0.8%				0.3%		0.1%		0.5%				0.2%
Non-GAAP GROSS PROFIT %		38.9%		73.1%				49.5%		39.1%		72.9%				50.0%
		Three Months Ended June 30, 2022								Six Months Ended June 30, 2022
		Antennas and Industrial IoT Devices		Test & Measurement Products		Corporate		Total		Antennas and Industrial IoT Devices		Test & Measurement Products		Corporate		Total
REVENUES		$17,555		$7,431		($10)		$24,976		$34,657		$13,014		($153)		$47,518
GROSS PROFIT		$5,626		$5,759		$42		$11,427		$10,873		$9,921		($34)		$20,760
GROSS PROFIT %		32.0%		77.5%				45.8%		31.4%		76.2%				43.7%
Non-GAAP adjustments:
Amortization of intangible assets		0.1%		0.0%				0.1%		0.1%		0.0%				0.1%
Stock compensation expenses		0.3%		-0.2%				0.1%		0.2%		0.2%				0.2%
Non-GAAP GROSS PROFIT %		32.4%		77.3%				46.0%		31.7%		76.4%				44.0%
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 profit percentage to its Non-GAAP gross profit 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 and stock compensation expenses.

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP results (unaudited)
(in thousands except per share information)
Reconciliation of GAAP operating income (loss) to Non-GAAP operating income
			Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
			2023		2022		2023		2022
	Operating Income (Loss)		$828		$328		$2,146		($1,239)
(a)	Add:
	Amortization of intangible assets:
	-Cost of revenues		17		19		35		39
	-Operating expenses		63		67		126		138
	Restructuring expenses		0		317		0		1,252
	Stock compensation expenses:
	-Cost of revenues		66		31		94		96
	-Research and development		35		172		93		308
	-Sales & marketing		64		255		107		452
	-General & administrative		70		628		218		1,004
	Transaction expenses related to strategic alternatives		64		0		627		86
			379		1,489		1,300		3,375
	Non-GAAP Operating Income		$1,207		$1,817		$3,446		$2,136
	% of revenue		5.9%		7.3%		7.9%		4.5%
Reconciliation of GAAP net income (loss) to Non-GAAP net income
			Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
			2023		2022		2023		2022
	Net Income (Loss)		$999		$411		$2,323		($1,153)
	Adjustments:
(a)	Non-GAAP adjustments to operating income (loss)		379		1,489		1,300		3,375
(b)	Income Taxes		(27)		(123)		(133)		(142)
			352		1,366		1,167		3,233
	Non-GAAP Net Income		$1,351		$1,777		$3,490		$2,080
	Non-GAAP Income per Share:
	Basic		$0.07		$0.10		$0.19		$0.12
	Diluted		$0.07		$0.10		$0.19		$0.11
	Weighed Average Shares:
	Basic		18,741		18,157		18,555		18,065
	Diluted		18,821		18,157		18,630		18,122
	This schedule reconciles the Company's GAAP operating income (loss) 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 (loss) (a) consist of stock compensation expense, amortization of intangible assets, restructuring expenses, and acquisition related expenses. The adjustments to GAAP net income (loss) includes the non-GAAP adjustments to operating income (loss) as well as adjustments for (b) non-cash income tax expense.

PCTEL, Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP operating income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA (unaudited)
(in thousands)
			Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
			2023		2022		2023		2022
	Operating income (loss)		$828		$328		$2,146		($1,239)
	Add:
	Depreciation and amortization		535		781		1,083		1,562
	Intangible amortization		80		86		161		177
	Restructuring expenses		0		317		0		1,252
	Stock compensation expenses		235		1,086		512		1,860
	Transaction expenses related to strategic alternatives		64		0		627		86
	Adjusted EBITDA		$1,742		$2,598		$4,529		$3,698
	% of revenue		8.5%		10.4%		10.4%		7.8%
	This schedule reconciles the Company's GAAP operating income (loss) 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, restructuring expenses, and acquisition related expenses.

PCTEL, INC.
Reconciliation of GAAP operating expenses to Non-GAAP operating expenses (unaudited)
(in thousands)
		Three Months Ended June 30,				Six Months Ended June 30,
		2023		2022		2023		2022
GAAP operating expenses		$9,267		$11,099		$19,481		$21,999
Stock compensation expenses		(169)		(1,055)		(418)		(1,764)
Amortization of intangible assets		(63)		(67)		(126)		(138)
Restructuring expenses		0		(317)		0		(1,252)
Transaction expenses related to strategic alternatives		(64)		0		(627)		(86)
Non-GAAP Operating expenses		$8,971		$9,660		$18,310		$18,759
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.

 

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PCTEL Company Contacts

Kevin McGowan

CFO

PCTEL, Inc.

(630) 339-2051

PCTEL Investor Relations Contact

Lisa Fortuna or Ashley Gruenberg

Alpha IR Group

312-445-2870

PCTI@alpha-ir.com

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