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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

Speed Commerce Reports Record Revenues and Adjusted EBITDA from Continuing Operations for Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2014 Results

 

Investments in Capacity and Capabilities Sets Stage for Continued Growth in Fiscal 2015

 

DALLAS, TX – June 16, 2014 – Speed Commerce, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPDC), a vertically integrated, omni-channel platform of e-commerce services, reported financial results for its fiscal fourth quarter and year ended March 31, 2014. The following figures exclude results from the Company’s retail distribution segment which was reclassified into discontinued operations in the fourth quarter of 2014.

 

Fiscal Q4 2014 Highlights vs. Same Year-Ago Quarter

 

 

Net revenues increased 12% to $23.9 million

 

Adjusted gross profit increased 160 basis points to 22.3%

 

Adjusted EBITDA was $4.7 million versus $1.3 million

 

Fiscal 2014 Highlights vs. Fiscal 2013

 

 

Net revenues increased 96% to $107.1 million

 

Adjusted gross profit increased 760 basis points to 25.5%

 

Adjusted EBITDA was $12.3 million versus $67,000

 

Fiscal Q4 2014 Financial Results from Continuing Operations

 

Net revenues in the fiscal fourth quarter of 2014 increased 12% to a record $23.9 million from $21.4 million in the year-ago quarter.

 

Adjusted gross profit increased 160 basis points to 22.3% compared to 20.7% in the year-ago quarter (see, “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information,” below for further discussion about this and other non-GAAP measures). This improvement was primarily due to greater efficiencies realized from new warehouse automation equipment installed in the fiscal third quarter of 2014.

 

Total adjusted operating expenses (a non-GAAP measure) decreased to $2.9 million from $3.9 million in the year-ago quarter. As a percentage of net revenues, adjusted operating expenses were 12.0% compared to 18.2% in the year-ago quarter. Approximately $0.8 million of the adjusted operating expenses in the fourth quarter was due to the inclusion of corporate overhead previously allocated to the company’s retail distribution business which has been reclassified into continuing operations.

 

Net loss from continuing operations was $2.4 million or $(0.04) per diluted share, compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $14.4 million or $(0.26) per diluted share in the year-ago quarter.

 

Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure) increased significantly to $4.7 million compared to $1.3 million in the year-ago quarter. Excluding the portion of corporate overhead costs previously allocated to discontinued operations, adjusted EBITDA in the fourth quarter was $5.5 million.

 

 
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Fiscal 2014 Financial Results from Continuing Operations

 

Net revenues in fiscal 2014 increased 96% to a record $107.1 million from $54.5 million in fiscal 2013.

 

Adjusted gross profit in 2014 increased 760 basis points to a record 25.5% compared to 17.9% in 2013. This improvement was primarily due to better utilization realized from new warehouse automation equipment installed in the third fiscal quarter of 2014, as well as other efficiencies, such as the consolidation of the company’s e-commerce fulfillment activities into their Columbus and Dallas facilities.

 

Total adjusted operating expenses increased to $21.8 million from $11.5 million in 2013. As a percentage of net revenues, adjusted operating expenses decreased to 20.4% compared to 21.1% in 2013. Approximately $3.5 million of the increase in adjusted operating expenses was due to the inclusion of corporate overhead previously allocated to the company’s retail distribution business which has been reclassified into continuing operations.

 

Net loss from continuing operations in 2014 was $7.9 million or $(0.13) per diluted share, compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $17.9 million or $(0.41) per diluted share in 2013.

 

Adjusted EBITDA in 2014 was a record $12.3 million compared to $67,000 in 2013. Excluding the corporate overhead costs previously allocated to discontinued operations, adjusted EBITDA totaled $15.8 million.

 

Management Commentary

 

“2014 was a transformative year for Speed Commerce,” said Richard Willis, president and CEO of Speed Commerce. “We produced record results as we accelerated our transition to a pure-play e-commerce services provider. Our results clearly demonstrate the success of our corporate strategy and reflect how we have invested and continue to invest in building our capabilities in e-commerce. This has resulted in our customers benefiting from powerful and innovative e-commerce solutions that only Speed can deliver.

 

“Such investments have included building out a new 770,000 square foot facility in Ohio that is two and a half times the capacity of the previous facility, and it allows for expansion to an additional 500,000 square feet as needed. The build-out includes nearly $6.5 million in state-of-the art equipment that automates the facility and gives us the designed capacity to double the overall volume handled by our distribution centers.

 

“During the year, we also moved our headquarters to Dallas and consolidated our e-commerce fulfillment activities into our Columbus and Dallas facilities, which increased our operating efficiencies. We expanded our IT infrastructure to allow for continued growth and made the initial investments in our new SARA X web product that we premiered at the Internet Retailer Conference last week.

 

“Our pipeline of potential business is now at an all-time high, with 11 new customer websites scheduled to go live in fiscal 2015. This is more than three times the number of new customer website implementations in all of fiscal 2014. To support our growth, we bolstered our senior management team by adding Terry Tuttle as our new CFO, Jyoti Lynch as CIO, and Todd Cameron as VP of sales and marketing.

 

 
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“In fiscal 2015, we will continue to aggressively pursue new e-commerce clients and expand upon our strong base, while working diligently to further streamline costs. We will continue to execute on our acquisition strategy and we are excited by an expanding field of opportunities. As we move through 2015, we look forward to further realizing the benefits of scale and integration as a leading provider of e-commerce services.”

 

Fiscal 2015 Outlook

 

Speed Commerce expects fiscal 2015 net revenues to range between $135 million to $145 million, which represents an increase of 26% to 36%. The Company expects adjusted EBITDA to range between $17 and $20 million, which represents an increase of 38% to 62%.

 

Conference Call

 

Speed Commerce will host a conference call today, June 16, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time to discuss these results. President and CEO Richard Willis and CFO Terry Tuttle will host the call, followed by a question and answer period.

 

Date: Monday, June 16, 2014

Time: 11:00 a.m. Eastern time (10:00 a.m. Central time)

Toll free dial-in number: 1-888-455-2263

International dial-in number: 1-719-325-2215

Conference ID: 7919739

 

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 Liolios Group at 1-949-574-3860.

 

The conference call will be broadcast live and available for replay at http://public.viavid.com/index.php?id=109411 and via the investor relations section of the Speed Commerce website at www.speedcommerce.com.

 

A replay of the conference call will be available after 2:00 p.m. Eastern time on the same day through June 30, 2014.

 

Toll-free replay number: 1-877-870-5176

International replay number: 1-858-384-5517

Replay ID: 7919739

 

About Speed Commerce

Speed Commerce, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPDC) provides a vertically integrated, omni-channel platform of e-commerce services and distribution solutions to retailers and consumer goods manufacturers. The company uniquely offers the combination of retail distribution programs, web site development and hosting, customer care, e-commerce fulfillment and third party logistics services. For additional information, please visit the company's website at www.speedcommerce.com.

 

 
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Use of Non-GAAP Information

 

In evaluating the company’s financial performance and operating trends, management considers information concerning the company’s net sales, adjusted gross margins, adjusted operating expenses, and adjusted EBITDA, among other items, which are not calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the United States of America. The company’s management believes these non-GAAP measures are useful to investors because they provide supplemental information that facilitates comparisons to prior periods and for the evaluation of financial results. Management uses these non-GAAP measures to evaluate its financial results, develop budgets and manage expenditures. The method the company uses to produce non-GAAP results is not computed according to GAAP, is likely to differ from the methods used by other companies and should not be regarded as a replacement for corresponding GAAP measures. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP results, which is attached to this release and can also be found on the company’s website at www.speedcommerce.com.

 

Important Cautions Regarding Forward Looking Statements

 

The statements in this press release, including the anticipated results of the company’s fourth quarter of fiscal year 2014 and the full fiscal year 2014 discussed herein, are “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are intended to be covered by the safe harbors provided therein. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, and the actual results that the company achieves, or reports in its Form 10-K in connection with these periods, may differ materially from these forward-looking statements due to such risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: the company has yet to complete is fiscal year 2014 audit and the conclusion of that audit could result in the determination that its financial results differed from those discussed in these forward-looking statements; difficult economic conditions that adversely affect the company’s customers, clients and vendors; the company’s revenues being derived from a small group of customers and clients; pending or prospective litigation may subject the company to significant costs; the seasonal nature of the company’s business; the company’s ability to adapt to the changing demands of its clients, customers or vendors; the potential for the company to incur significant costs and to experience operational and logistical difficulties in connection with its information technology systems and fulfillment infrastructure; the company’s dependence on significant clients and vendors; the company’s ability to meet significant working capital requirements; and the company’s ability to compete effectively in the highly competitive markets that it serves. In addition to these, a detailed statement of risks and uncertainties is contained in the company’s reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including, in particular, the company’s proxy materials, the company’s Form 10-K filings, as well as its other SEC filings and public disclosures.

 

Investors and shareholders are urged to read this press release carefully. The company can offer no assurances that any projections, assumptions or forecasts made or discussed in this press release, including those with respect to the anticipated results of the company’s fourth quarter of fiscal year 2014 and the full fiscal year 2014, will be met, and investors should understand the risks of investing solely due to such projections. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date of this report and the company undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

 

Investors and shareholders may obtain free copies of the public filings through the website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov or at one of the SEC’s other public reference rooms in Washington, D.C., New York, New York or Chicago, Illinois. Please contact the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information with respect to the SEC’s public reference rooms.

 

 
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SPEED COMMERCE, INC.

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

 

   

(Audited)

 
   

March 31,

   

March 31,

 
   

2014

   

2013

 

Assets:

               

Current assets:

               

Cash

  $ 13     $ 91  

Accounts receivable, net

    18,527       14,899  

Prepaid expenses

    1,000       609  

Assets of discontinued operations

    102,278       104,964  

Deferred costs

    1,708       483  

Total current assets

    123,526       121,046  

Property and equipment, net

    15,409       8,625  

Goodwill and intangible assets, net

    50,261       53,204  

Assets of discontinued operations

    7,578       11,448  

Other assets

    5,914       1,968  

Total assets

  $ 202,688     $ 196,291  

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity:

               

Current liabilities:

               

Accounts payable

  $ 12,683     $ 11,134  

Accrued expenses

    1,730       1,924  

Revolving line of credit

    38,362       23,884  

Liabilities related to assets of discontinued operations

    88,132       98,743  

Other

    5,639       2,834  

Total current liabilities

    146,546       138,519  

Long-term liabilities:

               

Liabilities related to assets of discontinued operations

    7       699  

Other liabilities

    4,740       3,390  

Total liabilities

    151,293       142,608  

Shareholders’ equity

    51,395       53,683  

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

  $ 202,688     $ 196,291  

 

 
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SPEED COMMERCE, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive (Loss)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

   

(Unaudited)

                 
   

Three months ended March 31,

   

Twelve months ended March 31,

 
   

2014

   

2013

   

2014

   

2013

 

Net revenues

  $ 23,925     $ 21,435     $ 107,079     $ 54,500  

Cost of revenues

    21,132       17,001       88,972       44,734  

Gross profit

    2,793       4,434       18,107       9,766  

Operating expenses:

                               

Selling and marketing

    813       689       2,692       1,621  

General and administrative

    976       3,808       12,512       11,093  

Information technology

    705       493       2,780       1,059  

Depreciation and amortization

    1,848       508       5,848       1,101  

Total operating expenses

    4,342       5,498       23,832       14,874  

Income (loss) from operations

    (1,549 )     (1,064 )     (5,725 )     (5,108 )

Other income (expense):

                               

Interest expense, net

    (629 )     (431 )     (1,859 )     (1,017 )

Other income (expense), net

    (3 )     11       5       (98 )

Income (loss) from operations, before income tax

    (2,181 )     (1,484 )     (7,579 )     (6,223 )

Income tax expense

    (237 )     (12,873 )     (290 )     (11,699 )

Net loss from continuing operations

    (2,418 )     (14,357 )     (7,869 )     (17,922 )

Discontinued operations:

                               

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

    (16,564 )     (190 )     (18,697 )     6,125  

Net loss

  $ (18,982 )   $ (14,547 )   $ (26,566 )   $ (11,797 )
                                 

Basic net loss per common share

                               

Continuing operations

  $ (0.04 )   $ (0.26 )   $ (0.13 )   $ (0.41 )

Discontinued operations

    (0.25 )     (0.00 )     (0.31 )     0.14  

Net loss

  $ (0.29 )   $ (0.26 )   $ (0.44 )   $ (0.27 )
                                 

Diluted net loss per common share

                               

Continuing operations

  $ (0.04 )   $ (0.26 )   $ (0.13 )   $ (0.41 )

Discontinued operations

    (0.25 )     (0.00 )     (0.31 )     0.14  

Net loss

  $ (0.29 )   $ (0.26 )   $ (0.44 )   $ (0.27 )
                                 
                                 

Weighted average shares outstanding:

                               

Basic

    65,187       55,080       60,775       43,529  

Diluted

    65,187       55,080       60,775       43,529  
                                 

Other comprehensive loss:

                               

Net unrealized gain on foreign exchange rate translation, net of tax

    284       196       439       345  

Comprehensive loss

  $ (18,698 )   $ (14,351 )   $ (26,127 )   $ (11,452 )

 

 
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SPEED COMMERCE, INC.

Supplemental Information

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

Adjusted Pro Forma (Loss) Before Income Tax for the Three Months Ended March 31,

 

   

GAAP Information

   

Adjusted Pro Forma Information

 
   

Three Months Ended March 31,

   

Three Months Ended March 31,

 
   

2014

   

% of sales

   

2013

   

% of sales

   

2014

   

% of sales

   

2013

   

% of sales

 

Net revenues

  $ 23,925             $ 21,435             $ 23,925             $ 21,435          

Gross profit (1)

    2,793       11.7 %     4,434       20.7 %     5,337       22.3 %     4,434       20.7 %

Operating expenses (2)

    4,342       18.1 %     5,498       25.6 %     2,874       12.0 %     3,905       18.2 %

Income (loss) from operations

    (1,549 )             (1,064 )             2,463               529          

Other expense, net

    (632 )             (420 )             (632 )             (420 )        

Income (loss) before income tax

  $ (2,181 )           $ (1,484 )           $ 1,831             $ 109          
                                                                 
   

Three Months Ended March 31,

                                         
   

2014

           

2013

                                         
                                                                 
                                                                 

(1) Pro forma adjustments to gross profit consist of the following:

                                         

Transaction and transition costs

  $ 2,544             $ -                                          
                                                                 

Total adjustments

  $ 2,544             $ -                                          
                                                                 

(2) Pro forma adjustments to operating expenses consist of the following:

                                         

Transaction and transition costs

  $ 1,468             $ 1,593                                          
                                                                 

Total adjustments

  $ 1,468             $ 1,593                                          

 

 
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SPEED COMMERCE, INC.

Supplemental Information

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

Adjusted Pro Forma (Loss) Before Income Tax for the Year Ended March 31,

 

   

GAAP Information

   

Adjusted Pro Forma Information

 
   

Year Ended March 31,

   

Year Ended March 31,

 
   

2014

   

% of sales

   

2013

   

% of sales

   

2014

   

% of sales

   

2013

   

% of sales

 

Net revenues

  $ 107,079             $ 54,500             $ 107,079             $ 54,500          

Gross profit (1)

    18,107       16.9 %     9,766       17.9 %     27,271       25.5 %     9,766       17.9 %

Operating expenses (2)

    23,832       22.3 %     14,874       27.3 %     21,823       20.4 %     11,495       21.1 %

Income (loss) from operations

    (5,725 )             (5,108 )             5,448               (1,729 )        

Other expense, net

    (1,854 )             (1,115 )             (1,854 )             (1,115 )        

Income (loss) before income tax

  $ (7,579 )           $ (6,223 )           $ 3,594             $ (2,844 )        
                                                                 
   

Twelve Months Ended March 31,

                                         
   

2014

           

2013

                                         
                                                                 
                                                                 

(1) Pro forma adjustments to gross profit consist of the following:

                                                 

Transaction and transition costs

  $ 9,164             $ -                                          
                                                                 

Total adjustments

  $ 9,164             $ -                                          
                                                                 

(2) Pro forma adjustments to operating expenses consist of the following:

                                                 

Transaction and transition costs

  $ 2,009             $ 3,379                                          
                                                                 

Total adjustments

  $ 2,009             $ 3,379                                          

 

 
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SPEED COMMERCE, INC.

Supplemental Information

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA

 

   

Three Months

 
   

March 31,

 
   

2014

   

2013

 

Net loss from continuing operations, as reported

  $ (2,418 )   $ (14,357 )

Interest expense, net

    629       431  

Income tax expense

    237       12,873  

Depreciation and amortization

    1,848       508  

Share-based compensation

    389       214  

Transaction and transition costs

    4,012       1,593  

Adjusted EBITDA

  $ 4,697     $ 1,262  

 

 

   

Twelve Months

 
   

March 31,

 
   

2014

   

2013

 

Net loss from continuing operations, as reported

  $ (7,869 )   $ (17,922 )

Interest expense, net

    1,859       1,017  

Income tax expense

    290       11,699  

Depreciation and amortization

    5,848       1,101  

Share-based compensation

    1,042       793  

Transaction and transition costs

    11,173       3,379  

Adjusted EBITDA

  $ 12,343     $ 67  

 

 
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Investor Relations

Liolios Group, Inc.

Cody Slach

1-949-574-3860

SPDC@liolios.com

 

 

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