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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

 

Proto Labs Reports Record Revenue for the First Quarter 2015

 

Quarterly Revenue Increases 27% Year over Year to $58.5 Million

 

 

MAPLE PLAIN, Minn. – April 23, 2015 – Proto Labs, Inc. (NYSE: PRLB), a leading online and technology-enabled, quick-turn, on-demand manufacturer, today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015.

 

Highlights include:

 

 

Revenue for the first quarter of 2015 increased to a record $58.5 million, 27 percent above revenue of $46.1 million in the first quarter of 2014, and an increase of 31 percent versus the prior year in constant currencies.

 

Revenue from additive services (3D printing) through the FineLine acquisition completed last April totaled $4.5 million in the first quarter, a 79 percent increase compared to FineLine’s first quarter of 2014.

 

Revenue growth was driven by a 44 percent increase in the number of unique product developers and engineers served over the prior year period.

 

Net income for the first quarter of 2015 was $10.5 million, or $0.40 per diluted share. Non-GAAP net income, excluding the after tax expense of stock compensation, amortization of intangibles, and non-cash unrealized foreign currency losses, was $11.9 million, or $0.45 per diluted share. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measure” below.

 

“We generated strong revenue growth in the first quarter, with growth on a constant currency basis in all three of our geographies,” said Vicki Holt, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Revenue in North America grew 36%, reflecting strong demand across our product lines and a significant contribution from the additive business. Japan continues to perform well with revenue up 44% on a constant currency basis and 23% as reported. Revenue in Europe grew 10% in constant currencies, reflecting an increase in the volume of units sold, while declining 5% as reported. During the quarter, we served 11,000 unique product developers and engineers, a 44% increase over the prior year.”

 

 
 

 

 

Additional Highlights include:

 

 

Gross margin was 60.2 percent of revenue for the first quarter of 2015 compared with 63.0 percent during the same quarter last year and 59.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2014. Contributing to the year over year decline was a lower gross margin on the additive business, representing approximately 110 basis points, and a 220 basis point impact from foreign currency exchange rates.

 

GAAP operating margin was 27.1 percent of revenue during the first quarter of 2015 compared to 31.4 percent for the first quarter of 2014 and 26.2 percent in the fourth quarter of 2014.

 

Cash generated from operations during the first quarter totaled $15.4 million. Cash, cash equivalents and investments totaled $137.2 million at March 31, 2015.

 

“We remain focused on the growth initiatives we established for 2015. We continue to invest in sales and marketing efforts, adding staff in select areas, installing new sales and marketing automation software and pursuing new approaches to expand awareness and drive sales. Expansion of new materials and processes is proceeding on plan. We completed the full launch of lathe-turned parts in North America and Europe in the first quarter and while early, we are pleased with its reception in the market. We are excited about the potential for Proto Labs and continue to be confident in the successful execution of our growth strategies to drive revenue and enhanced profitability in 2015 and beyond,” concluded Ms. Holt.

 

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

The company has included non-GAAP adjusted revenue growth that excludes the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates from total revenues in this press release to provide investors with additional information regarding the company’s financial results. Management believes this metric is useful in evaluating the underlying business trends and ongoing operating performance of the company.

 

The company has also included non-GAAP net income, adjusted for stock-based compensation expense, amortization expense, and non-cash unrealized foreign currency activity (collectively “non-GAAP net income”), 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 to net income, the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP net income 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 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 first quarter financial results today, April 23, 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 be available via the investor relations section of the Proto Labs website and the following link: http://edge.media-server.com/m/p/j3cc47as/lan/en. 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)

             
   

March 31,

   

December 31,

 
   

2015

   

2014

 
   

(Unaudited)

         

Assets

               

Current assets

               

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 52,553     $ 43,329  

Short-term marketable securities

    29,055       30,706  

Accounts receivable, net

    28,382       24,226  

Inventory

    6,386       6,194  

Other current assets

    4,836       3,889  

Total current assets

    121,212       108,344  
                 

Property and equipment, net

    94,028       91,626  

Long-term marketable securities

    55,594       54,318  

Goodwill

    28,916       28,916  

Other intangible assets, net

    3,896       4,083  

Other long-term assets

    226       227  

Total assets

  $ 303,872     $ 287,514  
                 

Liabilities and shareholders' equity

               

Current liabilities

               

Accounts payable

  $ 8,566     $ 7,882  

Accrued compensation

    7,865       6,067  

Accrued liabilities and other

    2,048       2,718  

Income taxes payable

    3,958       1,953  

Current portion of long-term debt obligations

    95       139  

Total current liabilities

    22,532       18,759  
                 

Long-term deferred tax liabilities

    2,170       1,846  

Long-term debt obligations

    -       10  

Other long-term liabilities

    1,522       1,360  
                 

Shareholders' equity

    277,648       265,539  

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

  $ 303,872     $ 287,514  
                 

 

 
 

 

 

Proto Labs, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

       
   

Three Months Ended

 
   

March 31,

 
   

2015

   

2014

 

Revenue

               

Protomold

  $ 37,618     $ 32,694  

Firstcut

    16,370       13,380  

Fineline

    4,548       -  

Total revenue

    58,536       46,074  
                 

Cost of revenue

    23,282       17,050  

Gross profit

    35,254       29,024  
                 

Operating expenses

               

Marketing and sales

    8,854       6,417  

Research and development

    4,314       3,456  

General and administrative

    6,245       4,703  

Total operating expenses

    19,413       14,576  

Income from operations

    15,841       14,448  

Other income (expense), net

    (457 )     103  

Income before income taxes

    15,384       14,551  

Provision for income taxes

    4,931       4,449  

Net income

  $ 10,453     $ 10,102  
                 

Net income per share:

               

Basic

  $ 0.40     $ 0.40  

Diluted

  $ 0.40     $ 0.39  
                 

Shares used to compute net income per share:

               

Basic

    25,850,274       25,573,851  

Diluted

    26,214,204       26,091,069  
                 

 

 
 

 

 

Proto Labs, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

       
   

Three Months Ended

 
   

March 31,

 
   

2015

   

2014

 

Operating activities

               

Net income

  $ 10,453     $ 10,102  

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

               

Depreciation and amortization

    3,399       2,106  

Stock-based compensation expense

    1,342       998  

Deferred taxes

    343       107  

Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation

    (510 )     (897 )

Amortization of held-to-maturity securities

    305       482  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

    85       2,368  

Net cash provided by operating activities

    15,417       15,266  
                 

Investing activities

               

Purchases of property and equipment

    (6,230 )     (9,892 )

Purchases of marketable securities

    (11,575 )     (32,385 )

Proceeds from sales and maturities of marketable securities

    11,646       26,590  

Net cash used in investing activities

    (6,159 )     (15,687 )
                 

Financing activities

               

Payments on debt

    (49 )     (50 )

Acquisition-related contingent consideration

    (1,000 )     -  

Proceeds from exercises of stock options and other

    878       665  

Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation

    510       897  

Net cash provided by financing activities

    339       1,512  

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

    (373 )     71  

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

    9,224       1,162  

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

    43,329       43,039  

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

  $ 52,553     $ 44,201  
                 

 

 
 

 

 

Proto Labs, Inc.

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measure

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

       
   

Three Months Ended

 
   

March 31,

 
   

2015

   

2014

 

Non-GAAP net income, adjusted for stock-based compensation expense, amortization expense and unrealized loss (gain) on foreign currency:

               

GAAP net income

  $ 10,453     $ 10,102  

Add back: Stock-based compensation expense

               

Cost of revenue

    111       82  

Marketing and sales

    236       195  

Research and development

    294       215  

General and administrative

    701       506  

Total stock-based compensation expense

    1,342       998  

Income tax benefits on stock-based compensation expense

    (406 )     (312 )

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

    11,389       10,788  

Add back: Amortization expense

               

General and administrative

    186       -  

Income tax benefits on amortization expense

    (65 )     -  

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

    11,510       10,788  

Add back: Unrealized loss (gain) on foreign currency

               

Other income (expense), net

    453       (13 )

Income tax benefits on unrealized loss (gain) on foreign currency

    (97 )     4  

Non-GAAP net income adjusted for stock-based compensation expense, amortization expense and unrealized loss (gain) on foreign currency

  $ 11,866     $ 10,779  
                 
                 

Non-GAAP net income per share:

               

Basic

  $ 0.46     $ 0.42  

Diluted

  $ 0.45     $ 0.41  
                 

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

               

Basic

    25,850,274       25,573,851  

Diluted

    26,214,204       26,091,069  
                 

 

 
 

 

 

Proto Labs, Inc.

Comparison of GAAP to Non-GAAP Revenue Growth

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

                     
   

Three Months Ended

           

% Change

 
   

March 31,

   

%

   

Constant

 
   

2015

   

2014

   

Change

   

Currencies1

 

Revenues

                               

United States

  $ 47,429     $ 34,984       35.6 %     35.6 %

Europe

    8,781       9,205       -4.6 %     10.3 %

Japan

    2,326       1,885       23.4 %     43.5 %

Total Revenue

  $ 58,536     $ 46,074       27.0 %     30.9 %

 

1 First quarter 2015 growth has been recalculated using first quarter 2014 foreign currency exchange rates to provide information useful in evaluating the underlying business trends excluding the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

 

 
 

 

 

Proto Labs, Inc.

Revenue by Geography - Based on Shipping Location

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

       
   

Three Months Ended

 
   

March 31,

 
   

2015

   

2014

 

Revenues

               

Domestic

               

United States

  $ 44,845     $ 33,022  

International

               

Europe

    8,781       9,205  

Japan

    2,326       1,885  

United States

    2,584       1,962  

Total international

    13,691       13,052  

Total revenue

  $ 58,536     $ 46,074  
                 

 

 
 

 

 

Proto Labs, Inc.

Product Developer Information

(Unaudited)

       
   

Three Months Ended

 
   

March 31,

 
   

2015

   

2014

 

Unique product developers and engineers served

    11,009       7,669