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Rosetta Stone Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2016 Results

Company delivers over 50% improvement in fourth quarter net loss, EPS; Lexia Learning posts double-digit growth; reaches exclusive license agreement for Japan marketplace


ARLINGTON, VA — March 14, 2017 — Rosetta Stone Inc. (NYSE:RST), a world leader in technology-based learning solutions, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2016. Revenue in the fourth quarter 2016 totaled $51.7 million, down 11% from $58.0 million in the year-ago period. Fourth quarter 2016 net loss totaled $5.6 million, an improvement of 51% compared to the net loss of $11.4 million in the year-ago period. Included in the fourth quarter 2016 net loss were lease termination costs totaling $1.6 million. Included in the fourth quarter 2015 net loss were impairment charges and lease termination costs totaling $6.0 million. Earnings per diluted share in the fourth quarter 2016 totaled $(0.25), an improvement of 52% compared to $(0.52) per diluted share in the fourth quarter 2015.

Fourth Quarter 2016 Overview
Revenue at Lexia Learning ("Lexia"), the Company's Literacy segment, increased 35% year-over-year to a record high $9.8 million.
Total operating expenses decreased $13.0 million or 22% year-over-year to $45.5 million, representing the eighth consecutive quarter of year-over-year expense reductions. Total operating expenses included $1.6 million of lease termination costs in the fourth quarter 2016 and $6.0 million of impairment charges and lease termination costs in the year-ago period
Net loss improved 51% and EPS improved 52% year-over-year to $5.6 million or $(0.25) per diluted share
Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, improved $1.9 million year-over-year to $3.5 million
Cash and cash equivalents increased $4.0 million sequentially to $36.2 million at December 31, 2016, with zero debt outstanding.

“Over the course of 2016 we continued our work to right-size the Company and position it for growth by investing in Lexia and launching Catalyst, our new Enterprise Language product,” said John Hass, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. “The restructuring process that began in March 2015 is nearing completion, having reduced expenses for eight consecutive quarters on a year-over-year basis. Importantly, even as we have focused our business and reduced costs, we have made targeted investments, especially in building out Lexia's distribution and support infrastructure, that will be a large source of future growth.”
Announcement of New Japanese Partnership
The Company has entered into a series of agreements with SOURCENEXT Corporation, (“SOURCENEXT”), the leading software distributor in Japan. "Today I am happy to announce a new partnership with SOURCENEXT, Japan's leading software publisher and distributor, to better serve the needs of learners in Japan. This agreement illustrates the enduring value of our brand and intellectual property."
As part of the agreement Rosetta Stone will provide SOURCENEXT a perpetual, exclusive license of certain brands and trademarks, including the primary Rosetta Stone brand, and product code for exclusive use in the consumer and enterprise language and education space in Japan. Rosetta Stone is receiving $13.5 million before certain adjustments, and is guaranteed a minimum of an additional $6 million over the next ten years. Finally, as part of the agreements, Rosetta Stone will have the first right to license and sell any products developed by SOURCENEXT under the Rosetta Stone trademark in territories outside of Japan.





Fourth Quarter 2016 Review
Revenue: Total revenue was down 11% year-over-year to $51.7 million, due to a 25% year-over-year decline in Consumer segment revenue to $24.0 million in the fourth quarter 2016. The decline in Consumer revenue reflects management's strategy to purposely scale-back the size and enhance the profitability of that business.
Enterprise & Education ("E&E") Language segment revenue decreased 6% year-over-year to $17.9 million in the fourth quarter 2016. The decline was driven by the restructuring of the E&E Language segment, initiated in March 2016, which had the effect of exiting the Enterprise segment's direct sales and marketing presence in several countries, including China, Brazil and France. The Company has reentered, or intends to reenter in the future, certain of these markets through agreements with local resellers. E&E Language segment revenue before the countries that were exited decreased 3%.
Revenue at Lexia increased 35% year-over-year to $9.8 million in the fourth quarter 2016. Adjusting for the impact of purchase accounting, Lexia's revenue would have been $10.5 million in the fourth quarter compared to $8.8 million in the year-ago period, and Lexia's pro forma growth rate would have been 19% year-over-year. Lexia's revenue growth was due to strong demand for its Core5 literacy curriculum product, and continued high renewal rates. The Company continues to invest to support the long-term growth of Lexia, including expanding the size of its direct sales force and the portfolio of products and services it provides to schools.

US$ thousands, except for percentages
 
 
Three Months Ended
December 31,
 
 
 
 
2016
 
Mix %
 
2015
 
Mix %
 
% change
Revenue from:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Consumer
 
$
23,942

 
46
%
 
$
31,749

 
55
%
 
(25
)%
E&E Language
 
17,926

 
35
%
 
19,025

 
33
%
 
(6
)%
Literacy
 
9,810

 
19
%
 
7,241

 
12
%
 
35
 %
Total
 
$
51,678

 
100
%
 
$
58,015

 
100
%
 
(11
)%
Net Loss:  The fourth quarter 2016 net loss improved 51% and EPS improved 52% year-over-year to $5.6 million or $(0.25) per diluted share, compared to the net loss of $11.4 million or $(0.52) per diluted share, in the year-ago period. Included in the fourth quarter 2016 net loss were lease termination costs totaling $1.6 million. Included in the fourth quarter 2015 net loss were non-cash impairment charges of $5.9 million, which included a $5.6 million partial goodwill impairment charge associated with the Company's Fit Brains business, and lease termination costs totaling $0.1 million
Selling, administrative and research expenses combined totaled $43.9 million in the fourth quarter 2016, down $8.6 million or 16%, compared to $52.5 million in the year-ago period. The most significant reduction was sales and marketing expense, which decreased $7.5 million or 21% year-over-year, primarily due to lower media spending in the Consumer segment.
Full Year 2016 Review
Revenue: Full year 2016 revenue totaled $194.1 million, down 11% from $217.7 million in 2015. The decline primarily reflected lower Consumer segment revenue, which was down 27% to $87.9 million in 2016, compared to $119.6 million in 2015.
Revenue in the E&E Language segment totaled $72.1 million in 2016, down 5% compared to $76.1 million in 2015. The reduction was driven by the restructuring of the E&E Language segment, initiated in March 2016, which had the effect of exiting the Enterprise segment's direct sales and marketing presence in several countries, including China, Brazil and France. E&E Language segment revenue before the countries that were exited decreased 2%.
Lexia's revenue totaled $34.1 million in 2016, up 56% from $21.9 million in 2015. Adjusting for the impact of purchase accounting, Lexia's revenue would have been $38.4 million in 2016 compared to $29.8 million a year ago, and Lexia's pro forma growth rate would have been 29% year-over-year.

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US$ thousands, except for percentages
 
 
 
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 
 
 
 
2016
 
Mix %
 
2015
 
Mix %
 
% change
Revenue from:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Consumer
 
$
87,883

 
45
%
 
$
119,613

 
55
%
 
(27
)%
E&E Language
 
72,083

 
37
%
 
76,129

 
35
%
 
(5
)%
Literacy
 
34,123

 
18
%
 
21,928

 
10
%
 
56
 %
Total
 
$
194,089

 
100
%
 
$
217,670

 
100
%
 
(11
)%
Net Loss:  Full year 2016 net loss totaled $27.6 million, an improvement of $19.2 million or 41% compared to the net loss of $46.8 million in 2015. Earnings per diluted share in 2016 totaled $(1.25), an improvement of $0.92 or 42% compared to $(2.17) per diluted share in 2015. Included in the net losses were non-cash impairment charges of $3.9 million and lease termination expenses of $1.6 million in 2016. In 2015, the Company recorded non-cash impairment charges of $6.8 million and lease termination expenses of $0.1 million.
The 2016 impairment charges included a $1.0 million charge for capitalized R&D and a $2.9 million charge to impair the remaining goodwill and other intangible assets related to the Company's Fit Brains business. By comparison, the Company incurred a $1.1 million charge for capitalized R&D and recorded a partial goodwill impairment charge of $5.6 million for the Fit Brains business in 2015.
Selling, administrative and research expenses combined totaled $181.1 million in 2016, a decrease of $35.0 million or 16% compared to $216.1 million in 2015. The improvement reflects the combined effects of cost savings initiatives announced since March 2015. The majority of the operating expense decline was in sales and marketing expense, which declined $21.7 million or 16% to $114.3 million in 2016, compared to $136.1 million in 2015. In addition, general and administrative expense declined $9.6 million or 19% to $40.5 million in 2016, compared to $50.1 million in 2015.
Balance Sheet: The Company had zero debt and a cash and cash equivalents balance of $36.2 million at December 31, 2016. Deferred revenue totaled $141.5 million at December 31, 2016, compared to $142.7 million at December 31, 2015. Short-term deferred revenue, which will be recognized as revenue over the next 12 months, totaled $113.8 million, or approximately 80% of the total December 31, 2016 balance. Subsequent to year-end in March 2017, the Company amended its $25 million credit facility to extend the maturity date to April 2020.
Free Cash Flow and Adjusted EBITDA: Free cash flow, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $4.3 million in the fourth quarter 2016, compared to $12.1 million in the same period a year ago. For the full year 2016, free cash flow totaled $(11.3) million, compared to $(14.5) million in 2015. The Company's cash flow has historically been seasonal, with a net use of cash during the first half of the year and positive cash generation in the second half of the year.
Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $3.5 million in the fourth quarter, an improvement of $1.9 million compared to $1.6 million in the year-ago period. For the full year, Adjusted EBITDA totaled $4.4 million in 2016, compared to $(7.0) million in 2015.

Earnings Conference Call
In conjunction with this announcement, Rosetta Stone will host a conference call today at 5:00 p.m. ET during which time there will be a discussion of the results and the Company's 2017 outlook. Investors may dial into the live conference call using 1-201-689-8470 (toll / international) or 1-877-407-9039 (toll-free). A live webcast will also be available in the investor relations section of the Company’s website at http://investors.rosettastone.com. A replay will be made available soon after the live conference call is completed and will remain available until midnight on March 21. Investors may dial into the replay using 1-412-317-6671 and passcode 13655713.
 
Caution on Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by non-historical statements and often include words such as "outlook,"

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"potential," "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "intends," "plans," "seeks" or words of similar meaning, or future-looking or conditional verbs, such as "will," "should," "could," "may," "might, " "aims," "intends," or "projects." These statements may include, but are not limited to, statements relating to: our business strategy; guidance or projections related to revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, bookings, and other measures of future economic performance; the contributions and performance of our businesses including acquired businesses and international operations; projections for future capital expenditures; and other guidance, projections, plans, objectives, and related estimates and assumptions. A forward-looking statement is neither a prediction nor a guarantee of future events or circumstances. In addition, forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s current assumptions, expectations and beliefs and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our present expectations or projections. Some important factors that could cause actual results, performance or achievement to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: the risk that we are unable to execute our business strategy; declining demand for our language learning solutions; the risk that we are not able to manage and grow our business; the impact of any revisions to our pricing strategy; the risk that we might not succeed in introducing and producing new products and services; the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations; the adequacy of internally generated funds and existing sources of liquidity, such as bank financing, as well as our ability to raise additional funds; the risk that we cannot effectively adapt to and manage complex and numerous technologies; the risk that businesses acquired by us might not perform as expected; and the risk that we are not able to successfully expand internationally. We expressly disclaim any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as required by law. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with the other cautionary statements, risks and uncertainties that are more fully described in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including those described under the section entitled “Risk Factors” in the Company’s most recent quarterly Form 10-Q filings and Annual Report on Form 10-K, as such factors may be updated from time to time.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement the condensed consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"), the Company uses, and this press release contains references to, the non-GAAP financial measures of financial performance listed below.
Bookings represent executed sales contracts received by the Company that are either recorded immediately as revenue or as deferred revenue.
Adjusted EBITDA is GAAP net income/(loss) plus interest income and expense, other income/expense, income tax benefit and expense, impairment, depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation, and restructuring expenses. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA excludes "Other" items related to the litigation with Google Inc., consulting and other related costs associated with the development and implementation of the accelerated strategy and cost reductions, non-restructuring wind down and severance costs, and transaction and other costs associated with mergers and acquisitions, as well as all adjustments related to recording the non-cash tax valuation allowance for deferred tax assets. Adjusted EBITDA for prior periods has been revised to conform to current definition.
Free cash flow is cash flow from operating activities minus cash used in purchases of property and equipment.
Segment contribution includes segment revenue and expenses incurred directly by the segment, including material costs, service costs, customer care and coaching costs, sales and marketing expenses, and bad debt expense.

The definitions, GAAP comparisons, and reconciliation of those measures with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are available in this press release or in the corresponding earnings presentation, which are posted on our website at www.rosettastone.com.
Management believes that these non-GAAP measures of financial results provide useful information to management and investors regarding certain financial and business trends relating to the Company’s financial condition and results of operations, enabling a better understanding of the long-term performance of the Company’s business. Management uses these non-GAAP measures to compare the Company’s performance to that of prior periods for trend analysis, and for budgeting and planning purposes. Management believes that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends and in comparing the Company’s financial measures with other software and education-technology companies, many of which present similar non-GAAP financial measures to investors.
The presentation of this additional financial information is not intended to be considered in isolation from, as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. The Company urges investors to review the reconciliation of its non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures, which it includes in press releases announcing earnings information, including this press release, or in corresponding earnings presentations, and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate the Company’s business. The Company’s non-GAAP measures may not

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be comparable to those used by other companies, and we encourage you to review and understand all our financial reporting before making any investment decision.
About Rosetta Stone Inc.
Rosetta Stone Inc. (NYSE: RST) is dedicated to changing people’s lives through the power of language and literacy education. The company’s innovative digital solutions drive positive learning outcomes for the inspired learner at home or in schools and workplaces around the world.
 
Founded in 1992, Rosetta Stone’s language division uses cloud-based solutions to help all types of learners read, write, and speak more than 30 languages. Lexia Learning, Rosetta Stone's literacy education division, was founded more than 30 years ago and is a leader in the literacy education space. Today, Lexia helps students build fundamental reading skills through its rigorously researched, independently evaluated, and widely respected instruction and assessment programs.

For more information, visit www.rosettastone.com. “Rosetta Stone” is a registered trademark or trademark of Rosetta Stone Ltd. in the United States and other countries.


Investors:
Frank Milano
ir@rosettastone.com
703-387-5876

Media Contact:
Michelle Alvarez
malvarez@rosettastone.com
703-387-5862


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ROSETTA STONE INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
 
 
As of December 31,
 
 
2016
 
2015
Assets
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
36,195

 
$
47,782

Restricted cash
 
402

 
80

Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,072 and $1,196, at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively)
 
31,788

 
47,327

Inventory
 
6,767

 
7,333

Deferred sales commissions
 
14,085

 
13,526

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
3,813

 
3,612

Total current assets
 
93,050

 
119,660

Deferred sales commissions
 
4,143

 
5,614

Property and equipment, net
 
24,795

 
22,532

Goodwill
 
48,251

 
50,280

Intangible assets, net
 
22,753

 
28,244

Other assets
 
1,318

 
2,213

Total assets
 
$
194,310

 
$
228,543

Liabilities and stockholders' (deficit) equity
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
$
10,684

 
$
10,778

Accrued compensation
 
10,777

 
8,201

Income tax payable
 
785

 
121

Obligations under capital lease
 
532

 
521

Other current liabilities
 
22,150

 
35,318

Deferred revenue
 
113,821

 
106,868

Total current liabilities
 
158,749

 
161,807

Deferred revenue
 
27,636

 
35,880

Deferred income taxes
 
6,173

 
4,998

Obligations under capital lease
 
2,027

 
2,622

Other long-term liabilities
 
1,384

 
826

Total liabilities
 
195,969

 
206,133

Commitments and contingencies
 
 
 
 
Stockholders' (deficit) equity:
 
 
 
 
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 10,000 and 10,000 shares authorized, zero and zero shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively
 

 

Non-designated common stock, $0.00005 par value, 190,000 and 190,000 shares authorized, 23,451 and 23,150 shares issued and 22,451 and 22,150 shares outstanding at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively
 
2

 
2

Additional paid-in capital
 
190,827

 
185,863

Treasury stock, at cost; 1,000 and 1,000 shares at December 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively
 
(11,435
)
 
(11,435
)
Accumulated loss
 
(177,344
)
 
(149,794
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
(3,709
)
 
(2,226
)
Total stockholders' (deficit) equity
 
(1,659
)
 
22,410

Total liabilities and stockholders' (deficit) equity
 
$
194,310

 
$
228,543


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ROSETTA STONE INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited) 
 
 
Three Months Ended
December 31,
 
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Subscription and service
 
$
39,581

 
$
40,134

 
$
154,336

 
$
151,701

Product
 
12,097

 
17,881

 
39,753

 
65,969

Total revenue
 
51,678

 
58,015

 
194,089

 
217,670

Cost of revenue:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of subscription and service revenue
 
6,788

 
5,369

 
23,676

 
21,629

Cost of product revenue
 
3,150

 
4,170

 
10,645

 
16,898

Total cost of revenue
 
9,938

 
9,539

 
34,321

 
38,527

Gross profit
 
41,740

 
48,476

 
159,768

 
179,143

Operating expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales and marketing
 
27,646

 
35,145

 
114,340

 
136,084

Research and development
 
6,607

 
6,958

 
26,273

 
29,939

General and administrative
 
9,637

 
10,397

 
40,501

 
50,124

Impairment
 

 
5,945

 
3,930

 
6,754

Lease abandonment and termination
 
1,614

 
55

 
1,644

 
55

Total operating expenses
 
45,504

 
58,500

 
186,688

 
222,956

Loss from operations
 
(3,764
)
 
(10,024
)
 
(26,920
)
 
(43,813
)
Other income and (expense):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest income
 
12

 
11

 
46

 
23

Interest expense
 
(117
)
 
(107
)
 
(470
)
 
(378
)
Other income and (expense)
 
(491
)
 
(204
)
 
2,297

 
(1,469
)
Total other income and (expense)
 
(596
)
 
(300
)
 
1,873

 
(1,824
)
Loss before income taxes
 
(4,360
)
 
(10,324
)
 
(25,047
)
 
(45,637
)
Income tax expense
 
1,253

 
1,112

 
2,503

 
1,159

Net loss
 
$
(5,613
)
 
$
(11,436
)
 
$
(27,550
)
 
$
(46,796
)
Loss per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
(0.25
)
 
$
(0.52
)
 
$
(1.25
)
 
$
(2.17
)
Diluted
 
$
(0.25
)
 
$
(0.52
)
 
$
(1.25
)
 
$
(2.17
)
Common shares and equivalents outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic weighted average shares
 
22,065

 
21,801

 
21,969

 
21,571

Diluted weighted average shares
 
22,065

 
21,801

 
21,969

 
21,571

 



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ROSETTA STONE INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited) 
 
 
Three Months Ended
December 31,
 
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss
 
$
(5,613
)
 
$
(11,436
)
 
$
(27,550
)
 
$
(46,796
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock-based compensation expense
 
1,449

 
1,826

 
4,906

 
7,195

Loss (gain) on foreign currency transactions
 
382

 
126

 
(2,449
)
 
1,471

Bad debt expense
 
238

 
54

 
709

 
1,657

Depreciation and amortization
 
3,510

 
3,485

 
13,322

 
13,660

Deferred income tax expense
 
305

 
277

 
1,162

 
849

Loss (gain) on disposal of equipment
 
47

 
(71
)
 
179

 
(15
)
Amortization of deferred financing costs
 
71

 
56

 
274

 
160

Loss on impairment
 

 
5,945

 
3,930

 
6,754

(Gain) loss from equity method investments
 
(1
)
 
32

 
45

 
23

Gain on divestiture of subsidiary
 

 

 

 
(660
)
Net change in:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Restricted cash
 
(24
)
 
40

 
(378
)
 
43

Accounts receivable
 
5,769

 
36

 
14,681

 
26,376

Inventory
 
1,261

 
378

 
538

 
(1,253
)
Deferred sales commissions
 
367

 
180

 
919

 
(4,121
)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
538

 
1,140

 
(167
)
 
1,080

Income tax receivable or payable
 
671

 
1,505

 
719

 
568

Other assets
 
303

 
(479
)
 
668

 
(684
)
Accounts payable
 
849

 
294

 
(74
)
 
(8,636
)
Accrued compensation
 
(722
)
 
(511
)
 
2,701

 
(5,485
)
Other current liabilities
 
(184
)
 
7,158

 
(13,261
)
 
(14,223
)
Other long-term liabilities
 
515

 
(68
)
 
558

 
(486
)
Deferred revenue
 
(2,545
)
 
3,761

 
(192
)
 
16,878

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
 
7,186

 
13,728

 
1,240

 
(5,645
)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchases of property and equipment
 
(2,886
)
 
(1,651
)
 
(12,514
)
 
(8,856
)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets
 

 
1,642

 
38

 
1,642

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
 

 

 

 
(1,688
)
Net cash outflow from divestiture of subsidiary
 

 

 

 
(186
)
Other investing activities
 

 

 

 
(286
)
Net cash used in investing activities
 
(2,886
)
 
(9
)
 
(12,476
)
 
(9,374
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options
 
11

 

 
58

 
114

Payment of deferred financing costs
 
(1
)
 
(5
)
 
(183
)
 
(130
)
Payments under capital lease obligations
 
(93
)
 
(243
)
 
(533
)
 
(711
)
Net cash used in financing activities
 
(83
)
 
(248
)
 
(658
)
 
(727
)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
 
4,217

 
13,471

 
(11,894
)
 
(15,746
)
Effect of exchange rate changes in cash and cash equivalents
 
(243
)
 
(56
)
 
307

 
(1,129
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
 
3,974

 
13,415

 
(11,587
)
 
(16,875
)
Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period
 
32,221

 
34,367

 
47,782

 
64,657

Cash and cash equivalents—end of period
 
$
36,195

 
$
47,782

 
$
36,195

 
$
47,782

 

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ROSETTA STONE INC.
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended
December 31,
 
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
GAAP net loss
 
$
(5,613
)
 
$
(11,436
)
 
$
(27,550
)
 
$
(46,796
)
Total other non-operating (income) and expense, net
 
596

 
300

 
(1,873
)
 
1,824

Income tax expense
 
1,253

 
1,112

 
2,503

 
1,159

Impairment
 

 
5,945

 
3,930

 
6,754

Depreciation and amortization
 
3,510

 
3,485

 
13,322

 
13,660

Stock-based compensation expense
 
1,449

 
1,826

 
4,906

 
6,147

Stock-based compensation expense related to restructuring
 

 

 

 
1,048

Restructuring expenses (reversal)
 
10

 
(18
)
 
5,193

 
7,743

Other EBITDA adjustments
 
2,247

 
376

 
3,928

 
1,500

Adjusted EBITDA*
 
$
3,452

 
$
1,590

 
$
4,359

 
$
(6,961
)
 

* Adjusted EBITDA is GAAP net income/(loss) plus interest income and expense, other income/expense, income tax benefit and expense, impairment, depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation, and restructuring expenses. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA excludes "Other" items related to the litigation with Google Inc., consulting and other related costs associated with the development and implementation of the accelerated strategy and cost reductions, non-restructuring wind down and severance costs, severance costs, and transaction and other costs associated with mergers and acquisitions, as well as all adjustments related to recording the non-cash tax valuation allowance for deferred tax assets. Adjusted EBITDA for prior periods has been revised to conform to the current definition.


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ROSETTA STONE INC.
Reconciliation of Cash Provided by (Used In) Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended
December 31,
 
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
 
$
7,186

 
$
13,728

 
$
1,240

 
$
(5,645
)
Purchases of property and equipment
 
(2,886
)
 
(1,651
)
 
(12,514
)
 
(8,856
)
Free cash flow *
 
$
4,300

 
$
12,077

 
$
(11,274
)
 
$
(14,501
)

* Free cash flow is cash flow from operations minus cash used in purchases of property and equipment.




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Rosetta Stone Inc.
Supplemental Information
(unaudited)
 
 
 
Quarter-Ended
 
Year
Ended
 
Quarter-Ended
 
Year
Ended
 
 
Mar 31
2015
 
Jun 30
2015
 
Sep 30
2015
 
Dec 31
2015
 
Dec 31
2015
 
Mar 31
2016
 
Jun 30
2016
 
Sep 30
2016
 
Dec 31
2016
 
Dec 31
2016
Revenue by Segment (in thousands, except percentages)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Enterprise & Education Language
 
18,998

 
18,558

 
19,548

 
19,025

 
76,129

 
18,331

 
17,490

 
18,336

 
17,926

 
72,083

Literacy
 
4,170

 
4,733

 
5,784

 
7,241

 
21,928

 
7,577

 
7,950

 
8,786

 
9,810

 
34,123

Consumer
 
35,274

 
28,120

 
24,470

 
31,749

 
119,613

 
22,094

 
20,276

 
21,571

 
23,942

 
87,883

Total
 
58,442

 
51,411

 
49,802

 
58,015

 
217,670

 
48,002

 
45,716

 
48,693

 
51,678

 
194,089

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
YoY Growth (%)
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Enterprise & Education Language
 
15
 %
 
6
 %
 
(1
)%
 
(10
)%
 
2
 %
 
(4
)%
 
(6
)%
 
(6
)%
 
(6
)%
 
(5
)%
Literacy
 
196
 %
 
146
 %
 
103
 %
 
94
 %
 
121
 %
 
82
 %
 
68
 %
 
52
 %
 
35
 %
 
56
 %
Consumer
 
(18
)%
 
(26
)%
 
(42
)%
 
(42
)%
 
(32
)%
 
(37
)%
 
(28
)%
 
(12
)%
 
(25
)%
 
(27
)%
Total
 
(4
)%
 
(10
)%
 
(23
)%
 
(27
)%
 
(17
)%
 
(18
)%
 
(11
)%
 
(2
)%
 
(11
)%
 
(11
)%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
% of Total Revenue
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Enterprise & Education Language
 
33
 %
 
36
 %
 
39
 %
 
33
 %
 
35
 %
 
38
 %
 
38
 %
 
38
 %
 
35
 %
 
37
 %
Literacy
 
7
 %
 
9
 %
 
12
 %
 
12
 %
 
10
 %
 
16
 %
 
17
 %
 
18
 %
 
19
 %
 
18
 %
Consumer
 
60
 %
 
55
 %
 
49
 %
 
55
 %
 
55
 %
 
46
 %
 
45
 %
 
44
 %
 
46
 %
 
45
 %
Total
 
100
 %
 
100
 %
 
100
 %
 
100
 %
 
100
 %
 
100
 %
 
100
 %
 
100
 %
 
100
 %
 
100
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues by Geography (in thousands, except percentages)
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States
 
46,189

 
41,539

 
40,639

 
49,599

 
177,966

 
39,795

 
37,626

 
41,042

 
44,352

 
162,815

International
 
12,253

 
9,872

 
9,163

 
8,416

 
39,704

 
8,207

 
8,090

 
7,651

 
7,326

 
31,274

Total
 
58,442

 
51,411

 
49,802

 
58,015

 
217,670

 
48,002

 
45,716

 
48,693

 
51,678

 
194,089

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues by Geography (as a %)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

United States
 
79
 %
 
81
 %
 
82
 %
 
85
 %
 
82
 %
 
83
 %
 
82
 %
 
84
 %
 
86
 %
 
84
 %
International
 
21
 %
 
19
 %
 
18
 %
 
15
 %
 
18
 %
 
17
 %
 
18
 %
 
16
 %
 
14
 %
 
16
 %
Total
 
100
 %
 
100
 %
 
100
 %
 
100
 %
 
100
 %
 
100
 %
 
100
 %
 
100
 %
 
100
 %
 
100
 %
 

Prior period data has been modified where applicable to conform to current presentation for comparative purposes. Immaterial rounding differences may be present in this data in order to conform to Financial Statement totals.

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