Rekor Systems Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results

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Rekor Systems (REKR) announced the acquisition of Southern Traffic Services (STS), enhancing its traffic engineering capabilities. In Q2 2022, recurring revenue surged to 48% of total revenue, compared to 21% in Q2 2021. Performance obligations rose to $31.9 million, up from $22.6 million at the end of 2021. The company's revenue for the latest quarter grew by 1% to $4.3 million, while overall performance is supported by new sales initiatives. However, losses from operations increased significantly, totaling $15.6 million for the quarter.

Positive

• Recurring revenue increased 133% in Q2 2022, reaching $2.1 million.
• Performance obligations rose to $31.9 million, indicating strong future revenue potential.
• Acquisition of STS expected to generate at least $15 million in revenue, with 50% recurring.

Negative

• Total revenue for the first half of 2022 decreased by 6% to $7.9 million.
• Loss from operations increased to $15.6 million in Q2 2022, compared to $4.7 million in Q2 2021.
• Adjusted gross margin fell to 38.5% from 67.7% year-over-year.

Highlights:

• Company completed the acquisition of Southern Traffic Services ("STS"), a traffic engineering firm specializing in traffic data collection
• Recurring revenue increased to 48% of total revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, as compared to $21% for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021
• Performance obligation increased to $31.9 million as of June 30, 2022, compared to $22.6 million as of December 31, 2021
• Rekor Systems Intelligent Infrastructure Solution was selected by Missouri Department Of Transportation ("MoDOT") to improve Highway Congestion and Reduce Traffic Fatalities
• Raised $20.4 million in net cash proceeds during the first half of 2022 with the At-The-Market 2022 Sales Agreement

COLUMBIA, MD / ACCESSWIRE / August 11, 2022 / Rekor Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:REKR) ("Rekor" or the "Company"), a global AI technology company with a mission to provide insights that build safer, smarter, and more efficient cities around the world through intelligent infrastructure, announced its unaudited financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022.

Management Commentary

"We continue to demonstrate significant growth in recurring revenue under our new sales model for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the same periods in 2021, as well as continued quarter over quarter growth since September 30, 2021," said Eyal Hen, Chief Financial Officer, Rekor. "In 2022, we have been focused on sales initiatives that create continuing relationships. This has resulted in an outsized increase in recurring revenues."

Hen added, "The acquisition of STS was valued at up to $14.5 million, including cash, stock, promissory notes and earnouts, with the final value to be determined by the achievement of certain performance metrics. This acquisition has been partly responsible for the increase in our performance obligations as of June 30, 2022, to $31.9 million compared to $22.6 million as of December 31, 2021."

Notable Second Quarter Wins and Achievements

• Completed acquisition of STS. This acquisition is expected to generate at least $15 million of revenue, of which 50% is recurring, and $3.0 million of EBITDA.
• The Company was selected by Israel National Infrastructure Company for AI-driven Intelligent Infrastructure on Israel Highways.
• Rekor was selected for the launch of a multi-year program by the MoDOT. The program is intended to not only make roads less congested and safer, but to help rid the state of severe traffic crashes - all key objectives of Missouri's Show-Me Zero Strategic Highway Safety Plan 2021-2025.
• Rekor Transportation Management Platform was certified by Amazon Web Services ("AWS") as "Well-Architected" to improve traffic and incident management, increase public safety and security, and optimize urban mobility. This certification marks distinctions in security, reliability, performance efficiency and scale, and opens up new growth channels through AWS's extensive global partner network and Marketplace.

"We are proud of our solid operational results which exceeded our expectations and included generating a significant increase in recurring revenue and performance obligations. We believe our strong and consistent operational execution reflects the resilience of a development stage AI company that has been built deliberately to ensure we can take advantage of the national and worldwide attention that is now laser focused on digitizing roadways," said Robert A. Berman, CEO and Chair, Rekor.

Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results

Revenues

Revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2022, increased $60,000 or 1% to $4,334,000, compared to $4,274,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2021. Revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2022, decreased $549,000 or 6% to $7,942,000, compared to $8,491,000 for the comparable period in 2021. The increase in revenue for the three months ended, June 30, 2022, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2021, was primarily attributable to the synergies with our Waycare and STS acquisitions and our land and expand strategy, which involves expanding the services and solutions we provide to existing customers and also facilitating cooperation between our existing customers and new customers as part of a broader information network.

The decrease in revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2022, compared to the six months ended June 30, 2021, was a result of a decrease in product and service revenue in the current period. As part of our change in selling strategy, we have focused on a sales model that employs contracts with recurring revenue. We expect these contracts to provide a more predictable stream of revenues, compared to one-time sales of hardware and software licenses which are generally more difficult to predict. During the six months ended June 30, 2021, there was one customer who accounted for over $1.6 million of revenue as a result of a one-time sale of hardware and software. The decrease in one-time sale revenues during the six months ended June 30, 2022, was significantly offset by revenue attributable to the synergies with our Waycare and STS acquisitions and our land and expand strategy as described above.

Recurring revenue increased 133% and 115% to $2.1 million and $3.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively, as compared to $0.9 million and $1.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively

Adjusted Gross Profit and Adjusted Gross Margin

Adjusted Gross Margin, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, and 2021 decreased to 38.5% from 67.7%, and 41.5% from 61.1%, respectively. As part of a sales strategy to more quickly expand our market reach, we have recently offered certain customers short-term pilot programs which range from three to six months. Our pilot programs generally have lower margins due to additional upfront costs we incur to establish the program, which will not be incurred again if the pilot program is converted into a long-term program. In addition, the Company experienced lower margins on certain hardware sales during these quarters.

Loss from Operations

Loss from operations for the three months ended June 30, 2022, increased to $15,551,000, compared to $4,685,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2021. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, and 2021, the Company generated an operating loss of $28,155,000 and $9,991,000, respectively. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, the Company continued to increase administrative and sales force headcount to support growth initiatives and saw an increase in professional fees mainly associated with merger and acquisition activities.

The Company also increased its research and development expenses in the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, primarily due to the development of new products and additional software capabilities. The increase in research and development expenses is mainly attributable to an increase in headcount and hours associated with research and development activities. Furthermore, marketing expenses increased due to a ramp up in marketing efforts to promote the Company's products and services including digital marketing and other efforts.

Loss per Share

Loss per share for the three months ended June 30, 2022, was $(0.33), compared to $(0.12) for the three months ended June 30, 2021. For the six months ended June 30, 2022, and 2021, loss per share was $(0.62) and $(0.27), respectively. Net loss per share increased due to the increased net loss from continuing operations.

Total Value of Contracts Won

The total contract value of contracts won in the period provides visibility into the Company's future operating results and cash flows from operations. There are certain assumptions embedded in the total contract value of an agreement, such as, success rate of renewal periods, cancellations, and usage estimates. During the six months ended June 30, 2022, we won contracts valued at $4,979,000, compared to $5,785,000 for the value of contracts won during the six months ended June 30, 2021. This decline represents $806,000 or 14% decline period over period. The decrease in total contract value is partially related to our strategy of entering into pilot programs that require low initial commitments by our customers in the short term in the expectation that they will develop into larger commitments over time. This helps grow our pipeline and demand for our products. As pilot programs convert into longer term and larger scale contracts, we expect to see our KPIs improve.

Performance Obligations

On June 30, 2022, the Company had approximately $31,940,000 in remaining performance obligations not yet satisfied or partially satisfied. This is an increase of approximately 41% sequentially, up from $22,587,000 of remaining performance obligations as of December 31, 2021. The Company expects to recognize approximately 57% of this amount as revenue over the succeeding twelve months, and the remainder is expected to be recognized over the next two to four years. The increase in performance obligations includes the value of performance obligations related to the acquisition of STS.

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

		Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
		2022				2021				2022				2021
Net loss from continuing operations		$	(15,602	)		$	(4,761	)		$	(28,203	)		$	(10,164	)
Income taxes			-				3				-				7
Interest			17				18				26				50
Depreciation and amortization			1,520				625				2,919				1,239
EBITDA		$	(14,065	)		$	(4,115	)		$	(25,258	)		$	(8,868	)
Share-based compensation		$	1,885			$	1,125				3,785				1,906
Loss due to change in value of equity investments			-				74				-				150
One-time consulting fees			1,024				-				1,024				776
Adjusted EBITDA		$	(11,156	)		$	(2,916	)		$	(20,449	)		$	(6,036	)

The following table reconcile the loss per share to the Adjusted Loss per share with Adjusted EBIDTA for the periods included:

		Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
		2022				2021				2022				2021
Basic and diluted loss per share from continuing operations		$	(0.33	)		$	(0.12	)		$	(0.62	)		$	(0.27	)
Income Taxes			-				-				-				-
Interest			-				-				-				-
Depreciation and amortization			0.03				0.01				0.06				0.03
Share-based compensation			0.04				0.03				0.08				0.05
Loss due to change in value of equity investments			-				-				-				-
One time consulting fees			0.02				-				0.02				0.02
Adjusted EPS		$	(0.24	)		$	(0.08	)		$	(0.46	)		$	(0.17	)

Adjusted loss per Share, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, is defined as earnings per share adjusted for the financial metrics to calculate Adjustment EBITDA. Management uses Adjusted loss per share to assess total Company operating performance on a consistent basis. We believe that this non-GAAP financial measure, when considered together with our GAAP financial results, provides management and investors with an additional understanding of our business operating results, including underlying trends.

About Rekor Systems, Inc.

Rekor Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: REKR) is a trusted global authority on intelligent infrastructure providing innovative solutions that drive the world to be safer, smarter, and more efficient. As a provider of comprehensive, continuous, and real-time roadway intelligence, Rekor leverages AI, machine learning, and holistic data to support the intelligent infrastructure that is essential for smart mobility. With its disruptive technology, the Company delivers integrated solutions, actionable insights, and predictions that increase roadway safety. To learn more please visit our website: https://rekor.ai, and follow Rekor on social media on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.

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Media & Investor Relations Contact:
Rekor Systems, Inc.
Charles Degliomini
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REKOR SYSTEMS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)

		June 30, 2022				December 31, 2021
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents		$	13,988			$	25,796
Restricted cash and cash equivalents			865				804
Accounts receivable, net			4,838				1,173
Inventory, net			3,228				1,194
Note receivable, current portion			340				340
Other current assets, net			1,801				1,374
Current assets of discontinued operations			1				1
Total current assets			25,061				30,682
Long-term assets
Property and equipment, net			16,332				9,929
Right-of-use lease assets, net			9,847				6,163
Goodwill			58,450				53,451
Intangible assets, net			21,207				21,406
Note receivable, long-term			850				1,020
SAFE investment			1,700				1,250
Deposits			3,537				1,978
Total long-term assets			111,923				95,197
Total assets		$	136,984			$	125,879
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		$	7,391			$	7,087
Notes payable, current portion			1,000				998
Loan payable, current portion			100				37
Lease liability, short-term			909				229
Contract liabilities			2,011				2,437
Other current liabilities			6,364				2,904
Current liabilities of discontinued operations			132				129
Total current liabilities			17,907				13,821
Long-term Liabilities
Notes payable, long-term			2,000				-
Loan payable, long-term			379				37
Lease liability, long-term			14,428				10,061
Contract liabilities, long-term			876				835
Deferred tax liability, long-term			38				38
Other non-current liabilities			2,007				-
Total long-term liabilities			19,728				10,971
Total liabilities			37,635				24,792
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; authorized; 100,000,000 shares; issued: 52,662,827, shares as of June 30, 2022 and 44,007,257 as of December 31, 2021; outstanding: 52,621,305 shares as of June 30, 2022 and 43,987,896 as of December 31, 2021			5				4
Treasury stock, 41,522 and 19,361 shares as of June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively			(417	)			(319	)
Additional paid-in capital			197,512				171,285
Accumulated deficit			(98,086	)			(69,883	)
Accumulated other comprehensive income			335				-
Total stockholders' equity			99,349				101,087
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	136,984			$	125,879

REKOR SYSTEMS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)

		Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
		2022				2021				2022				2021
Revenue		$	4,334			$	4,274			$	7,942			$	8,491
Cost of revenue, excluding depreciation and amortization			2,666				1,381				4,648				3,303
Operating expenses:
General and administrative expenses			8,323				4,450				15,711				9,280
Selling and marketing expenses			2,649				984				3,958				1,919
Research and development expenses			4,727				1,519				8,861				2,741
Depreciation and amortization			1,520				625				2,919				1,239
Total operating expenses			17,219				7,578				31,449				15,179
Loss from operations			(15,551	)			(4,685	)			(28,155	)			(9,991	)
Other income (expense):
Interest expense			(17	)			(18	)			(26	)			(50	)
Other (expense) income			(34	)			19				(22	)			34
Total other income (expense)			(51	)			1				(48	)			(16	)
Loss before income taxes and equity method investments			(15,602	)			(4,684	)			(28,203	)			(10,007	)
Income tax provision			-				(3	)			-				(7	)
Equity in loss of investee			-				(74	)			-				(150	)
Net loss from continuing operations			(15,602	)			(4,761	)			(28,203	)			(10,164	)
Net loss from discontinued operations			-				(1	)			-				(4	)
Net loss		$	(15,602	)		$	(4,762	)		$	(28,203	)		$	(10,168	)
Comprehensive loss:
Net loss from continuing operations			(15,602	)			(4,761	)			(28,203	)			(10,164	)
Change in unrealized gain on short-term investments			-				1				-				4
Foreign currency translation gain			335				-				335				-
Total comprehensive loss from continuing operations			(15,267	)			(4,760	)			(27,868	)			(10,160	)
Total comprehensive loss		$	(15,267	)		$	(4,761	)		$	(27,868	)		$	(10,164	)
Loss per common share from continuing operations - basic and diluted			(0.33	)			(0.12	)			(0.62	)			(0.27	)
Loss per common share discontinued operations - basic and diluted			-				(0.00	)			-				(0.00	)
Loss per common share - basic and diluted		$	(0.33	)		$	(0.12	)		$	(0.62	)		$	(0.27	)
Weighted average shares outstanding
Basic and diluted			47,154,453				40,972,709				45,625,492				37,657,471

SOURCE: Rekor Systems, Inc.

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FAQ

What are Rekor Systems' recent financial results for Q2 2022?

In Q2 2022, Rekor reported revenues of $4.3 million, a 1% increase from the previous year, but a 6% decline for the first half.

How did the acquisition of Southern Traffic Services impact Rekor Systems?

The acquisition is expected to generate at least $15 million in revenue, with 50% recurring, and has contributed to an increase in performance obligations.

What is the current state of Rekor Systems' recurring revenue?

Recurring revenue increased to 48% of total revenue, significantly up from 21% in the same period last year.

What were the losses reported by Rekor Systems for Q2 2022?

Rekor reported a loss from operations of $15.6 million for Q2 2022, compared to $4.7 million in Q2 2021.