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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

Proto Labs Reports Record Revenue for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2014

 

Quarterly Revenue Increases 27.3% Year over Year to $56.1 Million

Full Year 2014 Revenue Increases 28.5% from 2013 to $209.6 Million

 

 

MAPLE PLAIN, Minn. - February 5, 2015 - Proto Labs, Inc. (NYSE: PRLB), a leading online and technology-enabled, quick-turn, on-demand manufacturer, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2014.

 

Fourth Quarter 2014 Highlights include:

 

 

Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2014 increased to a record $56.1 million, 27.3 percent above revenue of $44.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2013.

 

Revenue for the fourth quarter of 2014 from additive services (3D printing) through the FineLine acquisition completed last April increased to $3.9 million, a 48 percent increase compared to FineLine’s fourth quarter of 2013.

 

The record quarterly revenue was driven by a 40 percent increase in the number of unique product developers and engineers served, including those served by the Fineline business.

 

Net income for the fourth quarter of 2014 increased to $10.2 million, or $0.39 per diluted share. Non-GAAP net income, excluding the after tax expense of stock compensation and amortization of intangibles, was $11.2 million, or $0.43 per diluted share. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measure” below.

 

“The fourth quarter was a solid ending to a strong year, reflecting record quarterly revenues in all three geographies on a local currency basis,” said Vicki Holt, President and Chief Executive Officer of Proto Labs. “Our business in North America, excluding the contribution from Fineline, grew 23 percent year over year. Revenue in Europe in the fourth quarter increased 10 percent from the fourth quarter of last year and revenue in Japan grew 25 percent in the fourth quarter year over year in local currency.”

 

“2014 was an excellent year for the company. We made good operational progress and achieved strong financial performance,” continued Ms. Holt. “Revenue grew 28.5 percent; our gross margin was 61.3 percent; and we maintained a 29 percent GAAP operating margin. During the year, we successfully executed on our first acquisition. We launched two new processes and ten new materials and capabilities. Including Fineline, we served 21,550 unique product developers and engineers, an increase of 34 percent over 2013. Excluding the Fineline business, we increased the product developers and engineers served by 20%. We invested in capacity infrastructure for all three of our product lines and we expanded our sales and marketing teams. These initiatives will be critical in the years ahead as we continue to pursue our strategies for growth.”

 

 
 

 

 

Additional Fourth Quarter 2014 Highlights include:

 

 

Gross margin was 59.9 percent of revenue during the fourth quarter of 2014 compared with 62.7 percent during the same quarter of 2013. The decline reflects an 80 basis point impact of Fineline, which carries a lower gross margin than the legacy products, investments in manufacturing capacity of 80 basis points to support recently launched services and expected growth and a 110 basis point impact of foreign exchange rates.

 

Spending on research and development, including the Protoworks initiatives and integration activities related to Fineline, totaled $4.7 million, or 8.3 percent of revenue. This compares to $3.5 million, or 7.8 percent of revenue, during the fourth quarter of 2013.

 

Sales and marketing expense increased 32 percent to $8.1 million, or 14.5 percent of revenue, reflecting the planned expansion of sales and marketing staff to drive revenue growth.

 

GAAP operating margin was 26.2 percent of revenue during the fourth quarter of 2014 compared to 31.5 percent during the fourth quarter of 2013.

 

Full Year 2014 Highlights include:

 

 

Revenue increased 28.5 percent to $209.6 million compared with $163.1 million in 2013.

 

Net income for 2014 increased to $41.6 million, or $1.60 per diluted share. Non-GAAP net income, excluding the after tax expense of stock compensation and amortization of intangibles, was $45.2 million, or $1.73 per diluted share. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measure” below.

 

Cash generated from operations during the year totaled $57.2 million. Cash, cash equivalents and investments were $128.4 million at December 31, 2014.

 

“During 2015, we will continue to focus on pursuing the growth opportunities we see for the company from our three growth vectors: adding new product developers and engineers, expanding the envelope of our product offerings and commercializing new processes. The integration of Fineline is nearly complete and we are realizing the benefits of cross-selling and the expanded manufacturing capacity we put in place there and expect the benefits to be increasingly evident throughout the year. Our LSR and metal injection molding, introduced last year, are gaining traction in the market. Our soft launch of turned machined parts progressed well in the fourth quarter and we are on track for our full launch later this quarter. We are focused on improving our customers’ experience and driving awareness and sales of Proto Labs’ unique capabilities to product developers and engineers around the world through a larger, well-trained sales force and more targeted marketing campaigns. I remain very confident about the potential for the company and the ability of our team to deliver on the growth and profitability targets in support of our long-term model,” Ms. Holt concluded.

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measure

 

The company has included non-GAAP net income, adjusted for stock-based compensation expense and amortization expense, in this press release to provide investors with additional information regarding the company’s financial results. The company has provided below a reconciliation of non-GAAP net income, adjusted for stock-based compensation expense and amortization expense, to net income, the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP net income, adjusted for stock-based compensation expense and amortization expense, is used by the company’s management and board of directors to understand and evaluate operating performance and trends and provides a useful measure for period-to-period comparisons of the company’s business. Accordingly, the company believes that non-GAAP net income, adjusted for stock-based compensation expense and amortization expense, provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating operating results in the same manner as our management and board of directors.

 

 
 

 

 

Conference Call

 

The company has scheduled a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter financial results today, February 5, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. ET. To access the call in the U.S. please dial 877-709-8150. Outside the U.S. please dial 201-689-8354. No participant code is required. A simultaneous webcast of the call will also be available on the investor relations section of the company’s website at www.protolabs.com/investors. An audio replay will be available for 14 days following the call on the investor relations section of Proto Labs’ website.

 

About Proto Labs, Inc.

 

Proto Labs is a leading online and technology-enabled, quick-turn, on-demand manufacturer of custom parts for prototyping and short-run production. Proto Labs provides “Real Parts, Really Fast” to product developers and engineers worldwide. Proto Labs utilizes computer numerical control (CNC) machining, injection molding, and additive manufacturing (3D printing), to manufacture custom parts for our customers. For more information, visit protolabs.com.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical or current facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the results of Proto Labs to be materially different than those expressed or implied in such statements. Certain of these risk factors and others are described in the “Risk Factors” section within reports filed with the SEC. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on Proto Labs’ future results. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date hereof. Proto Labs cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Finally, Proto Labs expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

 

 

Contacts:

 

Investor Relations:

John Way, 763-479-7726

john.way@protolabs.com

 

Jenifer Kirtland, 408-656-9496

jkirtland@evcgroup.com

 

Media Relations:

Bill Dietrick, 763-479-7664

bill.dietrick@protolabs.com

 

 
 

 

 

Proto Labs, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

 

   

December 31,

   

December 31,

 
   

2014

   

2013

 
   

(Unaudited)

         

Assets

               

Current assets

               

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 43,329     $ 43,039  

Short-term marketable securities

    30,706       36,339  

Accounts receivable, net

    24,226       18,320  

Inventory

    6,194       5,166  

Other current assets

    3,889       6,931  

Total current assets

    108,344       109,795  
                 

Property and equipment, net

    91,626       56,101  

Long-term marketable securities

    54,318       64,023  

Goodwill

    28,916       -  

Other intangible assets, net

    4,083       -  

Other long-term assets

    227       256  

Total assets

  $ 287,514     $ 230,175  
                 

Liabilities and shareholders' equity

               

Current liabilities

               

Accounts payable

  $ 7,882     $ 6,455  

Accrued compensation

    6,067       6,196  

Accrued liabilities and other

    2,718       808  

Income taxes payable

    1,953       -  

Current portion of long-term debt obligations

    139       204  

Total current liabilities

    18,759       13,663  
                 

Long-term deferred tax liabilities

    1,846       3,682  

Long-term debt obligations

    10       159  

Other long-term liabilities

    1,360       1,028  
                 

Shareholders' equity

    265,539       211,643  

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

  $ 287,514     $ 230,175  
                 

 

 
 

 

 

Proto Labs, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Year Ended

 
   

December 31,

   

December 31,

 
   

2014

   

2013

   

2014

   

2013

 

Revenue

                               

Protomold

  $ 35,678     $ 30,731     $ 140,282     $ 115,069  

Firstcut

    16,507       13,311       59,914       48,043  

Fineline

    3,884       -       9,387       -  

Total revenue

    56,069       44,042       209,583       163,112  
                                 

Cost of revenue

    22,457       16,427       81,182       61,410  

Gross profit

    33,612       27,615       128,401       101,702  
                                 

Operating expenses

                               

Marketing and sales

    8,115       6,164       29,144       22,386  

Research and development

    4,682       3,458       16,607       11,863  

General and administrative

    6,152       4,119       22,122       16,154  

Total operating expenses

    18,949       13,741       67,873       50,403  

Income from operations

    14,663       13,874       60,528       51,299  

Other income, net

    22       129       3       279  

Income before income taxes

    14,685       14,003       60,531       51,578  

Provision for income taxes

    4,492       4,496       18,896       16,301  

Net income

  $ 10,193     $ 9,507     $ 41,635     $ 35,277  
                                 

Net income per share:

                               

Basic

  $ 0.39     $ 0.37     $ 1.62     $ 1.40  

Diluted

  $ 0.39     $ 0.36     $ 1.60     $ 1.36  
                                 

Shares used to compute net income per share:

                               

Basic

    25,815,973       25,506,107       25,692,699       25,198,556  

Diluted

    26,152,891       26,115,866       26,100,320       25,859,741  
                                 

 

 
 

 

 

Proto Labs, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

   

Year Ended

 
   

December 31,

 
   

2014

   

2013

 
                 

Operating activities

               

Net income

  $ 41,635     $ 35,277  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

               

Depreciation and amortization

    11,138       7,569  

Stock-based compensation expense

    4,809       3,461  

Deferred taxes

    (1,875 )     467  

Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation

    (4,470 )     (9,873 )

Amortization of held-to-maturity securities

    1,517       1,468  

Loss on disposal of property and equipment

    -       110  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

    4,456       9,962  

Net cash provided by operating activities

    57,210       48,441  
                 

Investing activities

               

Purchases of property and equipment

    (43,507 )     (18,753 )

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

    (33,864 )     -  

Purchases of marketable securities

    (60,186 )     (106,298 )

Proceeds from sales and maturities of marketable securities

    74,058       66,570  

Net cash used in investing activities

    (63,499 )     (58,481 )
                 

Financing activities

               

Payments on debt

    (1,055 )     (258 )

Acquisition-related contingent consideration

    (1,200 )     -  

Proceeds from exercises of stock options and other

    4,821       6,496  

Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation

    4,470       9,873  

Net cash provided by financing activities

    7,036       16,111  

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

    (457 )     209  

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

    290       6,280  

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

    43,039       36,759  

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

  $ 43,329     $ 43,039  
                 

 

 
 

 

 

Proto Labs, Inc.

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measure

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Year Ended

 
   

December 31, 2014

   

December 31, 2014

 

Non-GAAP net income, adjusted for stock-based compensation and amortization expenses:

               

GAAP net income

  $ 10,193     $ 41,635  

Add back: Stock-based compensation expense

               

Cost of revenue

    104       386  

Marketing and sales

    242       927  

Research and development

    278       1,048  

General and administrative

    624       2,448  

Total stock-based compensation expense

    1,248       4,809  

Income tax benefits on stock-based compensation expense

    (396 )     (1,524 )

Non-GAAP net income adjusted for stock-based compensation expense

    11,045       44,920  

Add back: Amortization expense

               

General and administrative

    186       496  

Income tax benefits on amortization expense

    (65 )     (174 )

Non-GAAP net income adjusted for stock-based compensation and amortization expenses

  $ 11,166     $ 45,242  
                 

Non-GAAP net income per share:

               

Basic

  $ 0.43     $ 1.76  

Diluted

  $ 0.43     $ 1.73  
                 

Shares used to compute non-GAAP net income per share:

               

Basic

    25,815,973       25,692,699  

Diluted

    26,152,891       26,100,320  
                 

 

 
 

 

 

Proto Labs, Inc.

Revenue by Geography - Based on Shipping Location

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Year Ended

 
   

December 31,

   

December 31,

 
   

2014

   

2013

   

2014

   

2013

 

Revenues

                               

Domestic

                               

United States

  $ 42,223     $ 31,054     $ 156,033     $ 119,870  

International

                               

Europe

    9,967       9,653       37,490       31,513  

Japan

    1,766       1,604       6,976       5,857  

United States

    2,113       1,731       9,084       5,872  

Total international

    13,846       12,988       53,550       43,242  

Total revenue

  $ 56,069     $ 44,042     $ 209,583     $ 163,112  
                                 

 

 
 

 

 

Proto Labs, Inc.

Customer Information

(In thousands, except customer amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

   

Year Ended December 31,

 
   

2014

   

2013

 
   

Number of

Customers

   

Revenue ($)

   

Number of

Customers

   

Revenue ($)

 
                                 

New customers - Protomold and Firstcut

    3,425     $ 25,596       3,027     $ 22,532  

Existing customers - Protomold and Firstcut

    6,719       174,600       5,734       140,580  

Total

    10,144     $ 200,196       8,761     $ 163,112  
                                 
Note: the data above does not include customers who purchased Fineline products during the periods presented.  

 

 
 

 

 

Proto Labs, Inc.

Product Developer Information

(Unaudited)

 

   

Three Months Ended

December 31,

   

Year Ended

December 31,

 
   

2014

   

2013

   

2014

   

2013

 
                                 

Unique product developers served - Protomold and Firstcut

    8,773       7,290       19,294       16,128  

Unique product developers served - Fineline

    1,939       -       3,329       -  

Product developer overlap*

    (481 )     -       (1,071 )     -  

Total unique product developers served

    10,231       7,290       21,552       16,128  
 

* Product developer overlap represents product developers and engineers who purchased both our legacy Protomold/Firstcut products and newly acquired Fineline products during the periods presented.