VirTra Reports First Quarter 2022 Financial Results

Rhea-AI Summary

VirTra, a provider of judgmental use of force training simulators, reported a 52% increase in total revenue to $6.8 million for Q1 2022, alongside a 44% rise in gross profit to $3.7 million. The net income was $577,000, with adjusted EBITDA up 33% to $997,000. Backlog reached $21.0 million, a 30% year-over-year increase, although it declined from the previous quarter. Operating expenses rose 48% due to higher payroll and marketing costs. The company maintains a strong sales pipeline despite challenges in government funding.

Positive

• Total revenue increased 52% year-over-year to $6.8 million.
• Gross profit rose 44% to $3.7 million, representing a gross margin of 55%.
• Adjusted EBITDA increased 33% to $997,000.
• Backlog as of March 31, 2022, reached $21.0 million, up 30% year-over-year.
• Significant growth in commercial revenue by nearly five-fold compared to the prior year.

Negative

• Net income decreased by 12% from $655,000 to $577,000 year-over-year.
• Diluted EPS fell 38% from $0.08 to $0.05.
• Operating expenses grew 48%, impacting profitability.
• Backlog decreased from $23.1 million in the previous quarter due to budget cuts.

Total Revenue Increased 52% Year-Over-Year, Driving 44% Year-Over-Year Increase in Gross Profit

CHANDLER, Ariz., Aug. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VirTra, Inc. (NASDAQ: VTSI) (“VirTra”), a global provider of judgmental use of force training simulators and firearms training simulators for the law enforcement and military markets, reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. The financial statements are available on VirTra’s website and here.

First Quarter 2022 Highlights:

• Backlog as of March 31, 2022 totaled $21.0 million, up 30% year-over-year
• Received first order for multiple systems associated with a standing offer VirTra was awarded by the Government of Canada
• Bookings totaled $6.4 million
• Working capital surplus of $25.9 million as of March 31, 2022, including cash and cash equivalents of $15.7 million

First Quarter 2022 Financial Summary:

• Total revenue increased 52% to $6.8 million
• Gross profit increased 44% to $3.7 million, or 55% of revenue
• Net income was $577,000
• Adjusted EBITDA increased 33% to $997,000

First Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights:

	For the Three Months Ended
All figures in millions, except per share data	March 31, 2022			March 31, 2021			% △
Total Revenue	$6.8			$4.4			52%
Gross Profit	$3.7			$2.6			44%
Gross Margin		55%			58%		-6%
Net Income (Loss)	$0.6			$0.7			-12%
Diluted EPS	$0.05			$0.08			-38%
Adjusted EBITDA	$1.00			$0.75			33%

Management Commentary

“We started off 2022 continuing our positive momentum from 2021, generating year-over-year revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth of 52% and 33%, respectively, while gross margins expanded from full-year 2021 levels to 55%,” said Bob Ferris, chairman and co-CEO of VirTra. “We realized strong growth in multiple markets with government revenue increasing 38% year-over-year and commercial revenue, which includes the military market, increasing almost five-fold from the prior year period to $1.6 million.

“Backlog grew 30% year-over-year to $21.0 million but declined from our prior quarter record of $23.1 million as we had a strong quarter of deliveries as demonstrated by our revenue growth and was impacted by $1.8 million in budgetary cuts and government de-funding that removed prior bookings. Nonetheless, our sales pipeline remains robust as we continue to pursue attractive growth opportunities, which we expect will be further augmented by our new co-CEO, John Givens, who is actively leveraging his extensive experience and relationships in the military simulation industry to further penetrate this significant market for VirTra.”

First Quarter 2022 Financial Results

Total revenue increased 52% to $6.8 million from $4.4 million in the first quarter of 2021. The increase in total revenue was due to an increase in the number of simulators and accessories completed, delivered and revenue recognized compared to the same period in 2021.

Gross profit increased 44% to $3.7 million (55% of total revenue) from $2.6 million (58% of total revenue) in the first quarter of 2021. The increase in gross profit dollars was due to the increase in total revenue, while the decrease in gross profit margin was due to increased costs and the product mix of systems, accessories and services sold in the period.

Operating expenses increased 48% to $3.0 million from $2.0 million in the first quarter of 2021. The increase in operating expenses was mainly due to increases in payroll, marketing, research and development, and professional services expenses.

Income from operations increased to $711,000 from $564,000 in the first quarter of 2021.

Net income totaled $577,000, or $0.05 per diluted share, compared to $655,000, or $0.08 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2021.

Adjusted EBITDA increased to $997,000 from $751,000 in the first quarter of 2021.

At March 31, 2022, backlog totaled approximately $21.0 million, compared to $23.1 million at December 31, 2021 and $16.1 million at March 31, 2021.

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $15.7 million at March 31, 2022 compared to $19.7 million at December 31, 2021. The sequential decrease in cash and cash equivalents was primarily due to increases in accounts receivable, inventory and unbilled revenues, partly offset by increases in trade accounts payable, accrued compensation and deferred revenues. Net working capital surplus at March 31, 2022 was $25.9 million, essentially unchanged from December 31, 2021.

Second Quarter 2022 Earnings Release and Conference Call Timing

VirTra plans to release its second quarter 2022 results ended June 30, 2022 on August 19, 2022 before market open. Management will hold a conference call August 19, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern time (7:00 a.m. Pacific time) to discuss results for the first quarter 2022 and second quarter 2022. VirTra’s chairman and co-CEO, Bob Ferris, co-CEO John Givens and chief accounting officer, Marsha Foxx, will host the call, followed by a question-and-answer period.

U.S. dial-in number: 1-877-407-9208
International number: 1-201-493-6784
Conference code: 13732200
  
Please call the conference telephone number 5-10 minutes prior to the start time. An operator will register your name and organization. If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact VirTra’s IR team at 949-574-3860.

The conference call will be broadcast live and available for replay here and via the investor relations section of the company’s website.

A replay of the conference call will be available after 1:00 p.m. Eastern time on the same day through September 2, 2022.

Toll-free replay number: 1-844-512-2921
International replay number: 1-412-317-6671
Replay ID: 13732200

About VirTra

VirTra (NASDAQ: VTSI) is a global provider of judgmental use of force training simulators and firearms training simulators for the law enforcement, military, educational and commercial markets. The company’s patented technologies, software, and scenarios provide intense training for de-escalation, judgmental use-of-force, marksmanship, and related training that mimics real-world situations. VirTra’s mission is to save and improve lives worldwide through practical and highly effective virtual reality and simulator technology. Learn more about the company at www.VirTra.com.

About the Presentation of Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, and amortization and before other non-operating costs and income (“Adjusted EBITDA”) is a non-GAAP financial measure. Adjusted EBITDA also includes non-cash stock option expense and other than temporary impairment loss on investments. Other companies may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently. VirTra calculates its Adjusted EBITDA to eliminate the impact of certain items it does not consider to be indicative of its performance and its ongoing operations. Adjusted EBITDA is presented herein because management believes the presentation of Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to VirTra’s investors regarding VirTra’s financial condition and results of operations and because Adjusted EBITDA is frequently used by securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties in the evaluation of companies in VirTra’s industry, several of which present a form of Adjusted EBITDA when reporting their results. Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of VirTra’s results as reported under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative for net income, cash flows from operating activities and other consolidated income or cash flows statement data prepared in accordance with GAAP or as a measure of profitability or liquidity. A reconciliation of net income to Adjusted EBITDA is provided in the following tables:

				For the Three Months Ended
				March 31,			March 31,				Increase				%
					2022			2021			(Decrease)				Change
	Net Income (Loss)			$	577,074		$	655,163			$	(78,089	)		-12%
		Adjustments:
		Provision (Benefit) for income taxes			124,000			(77,163	)			201,163			-261%
		Depreciation and amortization			215,746			97,290				118,456			122%
	EBITDA			$	916,820		$	675,290			$	241,530			36%
		Right of use amortization			79,853			76,209				3,644			5%
	Adjusted EBITDA			$	996,673		$	751,499			$	245,174			33%

Forward-Looking Statements

The information in this discussion contains forward-looking statements and information 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, which are subject to the “safe harbor” created by those sections. The words “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “may,” “plans,” “projects,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “predicts,” “potential,” “continue,” “would” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. We may not actually achieve the plans, intentions or expectations disclosed in our forward-looking statements and you should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. Actual results or events could differ materially from the plans, intentions and expectations disclosed in the forward-looking statements that we make. The forward-looking statements are applicable only as of the date on which they are made, and we do not assume any obligation to update any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements in this document are made based on our current expectations, forecasts, estimates and assumptions, and involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause results or events to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements. In evaluating these statements, you should specifically consider various factors, uncertainties and risks that could affect our future results or operations. These factors, uncertainties and risks may cause our actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement set forth in the reports we file with or furnish to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). You should carefully consider these risk and uncertainties described and other information contained in the reports we file with or furnish to the SEC before making any investment decision with respect to our securities. All forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.

Investor Relations Contact:

Matt Glover and Jeff Grampp, CFA
Gateway Group, Inc.
VTSI@gatewayir.com
949-574-3860

VirTra, Inc.
Condensed Balance Sheets

				March 31, 2022		December 31, 2021
				(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents			$	15,686,234	$	19,708,565
	Accounts receivable, net				5,139,012		3,896,739
	Inventory, net				6,948,061		5,014,924
	Unbilled revenue				5,834,406		3,946,446
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets				961,278		940,887
	Total current assets				34,568,991		33,507,561
Long-term assets:
	Property and equipment, net				13,474,263		12,864,766
	Operating lease right-of-use asset, net				704,453		784,306
	Intangible assets, net				566,159		535,079
	Security deposits, long-term				19,712		19,712
	Other assets, long-term				376,461		189,734
	Deferred tax asset, net				1,737,444		1,674,234
	Total long-term assets				16,878,492		16,067,831
Total assets				$	51,447,483	$	49,575,392
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
	Accounts payable			$	1,342,578	$	789,394
	Accrued compensation and related costs				932,797		1,062,078
	Accrued expenses and other current liabilities				1,172,589		991,744
	Note payable, current				235,144		236,291
	Operating lease liability, short-term				354,496		347,772
	Deferred revenue, short-term				4,680,653		4,135,565
	Total current liabilities				8,718,257		7,562,844
Long-term liabilities:
	Deferred revenue, long-term				2,245,856		1,992,625
	Note payable, long-term				8,222,666		8,280,395
	Operating lease liability, long-term				415,260		505,383
	Other long term liabilities				5,436		5,436
	Total long-term liabilities				10,889,218		10,783,839
Total liabilities					19,607,475		18,346,683
Commitments and contingencies (See Note 9)
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock $0.0001 par value; 2,500,000 authorized; no shares issued
	or outstanding				-		-
Common stock $0.0001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 10,809,630 shares
	issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2022 and 10,807,130 shares issued
	and outstanding as of December 31, 2021				1,081		1,081
Class A common stock $0.0001 par value; 2,500,000 shares authorized; no shares
	issued or outstanding				-		-
Class B common stock $0.0001 par value; 7,500,000 shares authorized; no shares
	issued or outstanding				-		-
Additional paid-in capital					30,957,616		30,923,391
Retained earnings					881,311		304,237
Total stockholders' equity					31,840,008		31,228,709
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity				$	51,447,483	$	49,575,392

VirTra, Inc.
Condensed Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)

			Three Months Ended
			March 31, 2022				March 31, 2021
Revenues:
	Net sales		$	6,753,228			$	4,441,909
	Total revenue			6,753,228				4,441,909
	Cost of sales			3,066,138				1,873,404
	Gross profit			3,687,090				2,568,505
Operating expenses:
	General and administrative			2,296,392				1,710,233
	Research and development			679,395				294,217
	Net operating expense			2,975,787				2,004,450
	Income from operations			711,303				564,055
Other income (expense):
	Other income			54,323				16,379
	Other expense			(64,552	)			(2,434	)
	Net other income (expense)			(10,229	)			13,945
	Income before provision for income taxes			701,074				578,000
	Provision (Benefit) for income taxes			124,000				(77,163	)
Net income			$	577,074			$	655,163
Net income (loss) per common share:
	Basic		$	0.05			$	0.08
	Diluted		$	0.05			$	0.08
Weighted average shares outstanding:
	Basic			10,807,269				7,775,212
	Diluted			10,850,376				7,835,830

VirTra, Inc.
Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)

					Three Months Ended March 31,
						2022				2021
	Cash flows from operating activities:
		Net income			$	577,074			$	655,163
		Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
			Depreciation and amortization			215,746				97,290
			Right of use amortization			79,853				76,209
			Employee stock compensation			26,250				-
		Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
			Accounts receivable, net			(1,242,273	)			(1,271,775	)
			Inventory, net			(1,933,137	)			(675,480	)
			Unbilled revenue			(1,887,960	)			(850,422	)
			Deferred taxes			(63,210	)			-
			Prepaid expenses and other current assets			(20,391	)			(321,781	)
			Other assets			(186,727	)			-
			Security deposits, long-term			-				66,788
			Accounts payable and other accrued expenses			603,601				777,457
			Operating lease liability			(83,399	)			(77,077	)
			Deferred revenue			798,319				(224,800	)
	Net cash used in operating activities					(3,116,254	)			(1,748,428	)
	Cash flows from investing activities:
		Purchase of intangible assets				(51,644	)			(48,205	)
		Purchase of property and equipment				(804,433	)			-
	Net cash used in investing activities					(856,077	)			(48,205	)
	Cash flows from financing activities:
		Principal payments of debt				(57,975	)			-
		Stock options exercised				7,975				3,620
		Note payable-PPP Loan				-				(8,566	)
	Net cash used in financing activities					(50,000	)			(4,946	)
	Net decrease in cash and restricted cash					(4,022,331	)			(1,801,579	)
	Cash and restricted cash, beginning of period					19,708,565				6,841,984
	Cash and restricted cash, end of period				$	15,686,234			$	5,040,405

FAQ

What were VirTra's revenue and profit figures for Q1 2022?

VirTra reported total revenue of $6.8 million and gross profit of $3.7 million for Q1 2022.

How did VirTra's backlog change in Q1 2022?

VirTra's backlog increased by 30% year-over-year to $21.0 million but decreased from $23.1 million in the previous quarter.

What is the adjusted EBITDA for VirTra in Q1 2022?

VirTra's adjusted EBITDA for Q1 2022 was $997,000, a 33% increase from the previous year.

When will VirTra release its Q2 2022 earnings?

VirTra plans to release its Q2 2022 results on August 19, 2022.

How did VirTra's net income change in Q1 2022 compared to Q1 2021?

Net income for Q1 2022 was $577,000, down 12% from $655,000 in Q1 2021.