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InnerWorkings Announces Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2017 Results
Record fourth quarter revenue increased 11% compared to prior year;
strong growth in profitability expected in 2018

CHICAGO, IL - March 12, 2018 - InnerWorkings, Inc. (NASDAQ: INWK), the leading global marketing execution firm, today announced financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2017. For all non-GAAP references below, please refer to the non-GAAP reconciliation tables at the end of this release for more information.

“We had a strong finish to 2017 with a growth rate that exceeded our expectations. In addition, we’ve won several large new contracts in recent months, and we’re well down the path on a number of exciting sales pursuits,” said Chief Executive Officer Eric D. Belcher. “This combination sets us up for strong growth in 2018.”
Fourth Quarter 2017 Results

Record gross revenue was $301.0 million in the fourth quarter, an increase of 11% compared with $270.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2016.

Gross profit (net revenue) was $71.3 million, or 23.7% of gross revenue, in the fourth quarter, an increase of 4% compared to $68.7 million, or 25.4% of revenue, in the same period of 2016.

Net income for the fourth quarter was $1.5 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, compared to $5.0 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, in the prior year period.

Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA was $14.6 million in the fourth quarter, compared to $15.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2016.

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share for the fourth quarter was $0.06, compared to $0.12 in the fourth quarter of 2016.

Full-Year 2017 Results and Recent Highlights

Gross revenue was $1,136.3 million in 2017, an increase of 4% compared with $1,090.7 million in 2016.

Gross profit (net revenue) was $278.3 million, or 24.5% of gross revenue, in 2017, a 6% increase compared to $263.5 million, or 24.2% of revenue, in 2016.

Net income in 2017 was $19.0 million, or $0.35 per diluted share, compared to $4.4 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, in 2016.

Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA was $62.3 million in 2017, reflecting growth of 5% compared to $59.2 million in 2016.

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share for 2017 was $0.41, compared to $0.38 in 2016.

Cash flow from operations was $16.1 million in 2017, compared to $10.5 million in the year before.

InnerWorkings signed new client contracts during 2017 totaling $130 million of annual revenue at full run-rate. This growth is a blend of expansions with existing accounts as well as the addition of a number of first time clients.

In 2018 to date, InnerWorkings has already signed several new client contracts totaling $41 million of annual revenue at full run-rate.

“Our expected growth in 2018 will generate meaningful operating leverage and free cash flow in 2018, giving us the ability to






reinvest in our business on behalf of our clients, employees and shareholders,” said Chip Hodgkins, Interim Chief Financial Officer of InnerWorkings.

Rich Stoddart, incoming Chief Executive Officer, added, “InnerWorkings has evolved its business over the past five years to be at the forefront of software, digital, and other growing components of marketing execution. I look forward to helping the company capitalize on its early lead in this emerging market.”

Outlook

InnerWorkings reaffirms the existing full-year 2018 guidance announced previously. The Company expects 2018 annual gross revenue to range between $1,195 million and $1,230 million, representing growth of 5% to 8% compared to 2017. Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $74 million and $77 million in 2018, representing growth of 19% to 24% compared to 2017. The Company forecasts 2018 non-GAAP diluted earnings per share to be $0.56 to $0.59, representing growth of 37% to 44% compared to 2017.

Conference Call

Eric D. Belcher, Chief Executive Officer, and Chip Hodgkins, Interim Chief Financial Officer, will host a conference call to discuss the results today at 4:30 p.m. Central time (5:30 p.m. Eastern time). Incoming Chief Executive Officer, Rich Stoddart, will also join the call.

The phone number to access the conference call is (877) 771-7024. A live audio webcast of the call will be available through InnerWorkings' website at http://investor.inwk.com/events.cfm. A replay of the webcast will be available later today at the same location.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release includes the following financial measures defined as “non-GAAP financial measures” by the SEC: non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share. The Company believes these measures provide useful information to investors because they provide further insights into the Company’s financial performance. These measures are also used by management in its financial and operational decision-making and evaluation of overall performance. The presentation of this financial information, which is not prepared under any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles, is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. For a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the nearest comparable GAAP measures, please see the reconciliation of non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share included in this release.

The Company has not quantitatively reconciled its guidance for non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA or non-GAAP diluted earnings per share to their most comparable GAAP measure because the Company does not provide specific guidance for the various reconciling items as certain items that impact these measures have not occurred, are out of the Company’s control, or cannot be reasonably predicted. Accordingly, a reconciliation to the nearest GAAP financial metric is not available without unreasonable effort. Please note that the unavailable reconciling items could significantly impact the Company’s results.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains statements relating to future results. These statements are forward-looking statements under the federal securities laws. We can give no assurance that any future results discussed in these statements will be achieved. Any forward-looking statements represent our views only as of today and should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any subsequent date. These statements are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from the statements contained in this release. For a discussion of important factors that could affect our actual results, please refer to our SEC filings, including the “Risk Factors” section of our most recently filed Form 10-K.

About InnerWorkings

InnerWorkings, Inc. (NASDAQ: INWK) is the leading global marketing execution firm serving Fortune 1000 brands across a wide range of industries. As a comprehensive outsourced enterprise solution, the Company leverages proprietary technology, an extensive supplier network and deep domain expertise to streamline the production of branded materials and retail experiences across geographies and formats. InnerWorkings is headquartered in Chicago, IL and employs 2,000 individuals to support global clients in the execution of multi-faceted brand campaigns in every major market around the world. InnerWorkings serves many




industries, including: retail, financial services, hospitality, consumer packaged goods, nonprofit, healthcare, food & beverage, broadcasting & cable, automotive, and transportation. For more information visit: www.inwk.com.
CONTACT:
InnerWorkings, Inc.
Chip Hodgkins
312.676.5774
chodgkins@inwk.com
OR
Bridget Freas
312.589.5613
bfreas@inwk.com






Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(In thousands, except per share data)

 
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
(unaudited)
 
(unaudited)
 
 
 
 
Revenue
$
300,950

 
$
270,418

 
$
1,136,256

 
$
1,090,704

Cost of goods sold
229,639

 
201,691

 
857,921

 
827,156

Gross profit
71,311

 
68,727

 
278,335

 
263,548

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
60,091

 
54,456

 
225,738

 
209,967

Depreciation and amortization
3,987

 
3,534

 
13,390

 
17,916

Change in fair value of contingent consideration

 
442

 
677

 
10,417

Intangible asset impairment charges

 
70

 

 
70

Restructuring and other charges

 
1,181

 

 
5,615

Income from operations
7,233

 
9,044

 
38,530

 
19,563

Other income (expense):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest income
20

 
23

 
97

 
86

Interest expense
(1,491
)
 
(918
)
 
(4,729
)
 
(4,171
)
Other, net
(826
)
 
(168
)
 
(1,788
)
 
(153
)
Total other expense
(2,297
)
 
(1,064
)
 
(6,420
)
 
(4,238
)
Income before income taxes
4,936

 
7,980

 
32,110

 
15,325

Income tax expense
3,437

 
2,933

 
13,131

 
10,955

Net income
$
1,499

 
$
5,047

 
$
18,979

 
$
4,370

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share
$
0.03

 
$
0.09

 
$
0.35

 
$
0.08

Diluted earnings per share
$
0.03

 
$
0.09

 
$
0.35

 
$
0.08

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average shares outstanding  basic
54,113

 
54,025

 
53,851

 
53,607

Weighted-average shares outstanding  diluted
55,175

 
55,019

 
54,944

 
54,460

 




Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
December 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
 
 
 
 
Assets
 

 
 

Current assets:
 

 
 

Cash and cash equivalents
$
30,562

 
$
30,924

Accounts receivable, net
206,712

 
182,874

Unbilled revenue
49,389

 
32,723

Inventories
34,807

 
31,638

Prepaid expenses
19,638

 
18,772

Other current assets
32,694

 
24,769

Total current assets
373,802

 
321,700

Property and equipment, net
36,714

 
32,656

Intangibles and other assets:
 
 
 

Goodwill
207,162

 
202,700

Intangible assets, net
27,563

 
31,538

Deferred income taxes
612

 
1,031

Other non-current assets
1,382

 
1,374

Total intangibles and other assets
236,719

 
236,643

Total assets
$
647,235

 
$
590,999

Liabilities and stockholders' equity
 
 
 

Current liabilities:
 
 
 

Accounts payable
134,609

 
121,289

Current portion of contingent consideration

 
19,283

Accrued expenses
33,694

 
30,067

Other current liabilities
39,538

 
35,049

Total current liabilities
207,841

 
205,688

Revolving credit facility
128,398

 
107,468

Deferred income taxes
12,348

 
11,291

Other non-current liabilities
1,874

 
1,926

Total liabilities
350,461

 
326,373

Stockholders' equity:
 
 
 
Common stock
6

 
6

Additional paid-in capital
235,199

 
224,480

Treasury stock at cost
(55,873
)
 
(49,458
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(11,863
)
 
(20,799
)
Retained earnings
129,305

 
110,397

Total stockholders' equity
296,774

 
264,626

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$
647,235

 
$
590,999

 
 
 
 
 




Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows

(in thousands)
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from operating activities
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
18,979

 
$
4,370

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

Depreciation and amortization
 
13,390

 
17,916

Stock-based compensation expense
 
6,820

 
5,572

Deferred income taxes
 
3,752

 
4,084

Change in fair value of contingent consideration liability
 
677

 
10,417

Intangible asset impairment charges
 

 
70

Bad debt provision
 
454

 
2,171

Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock awards
 

 
(4,030
)
Other operating activities
 
210

 
210

Change in assets, net of acquisitions:
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable and unbilled revenue
 
(40,959
)
 
1,809

Inventories
 
(3,169
)
 
1,690

Prepaid expenses and other assets
 
(8,989
)
 
2,442

Change in liabilities, net of acquisitions:
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
13,320

 
(48,955
)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
 
11,662

 
12,759

Net cash provided by operating activities
 
16,147

 
10,525

 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities
 
 
 
 

Purchases of property and equipment
 
(12,483
)
 
(13,319
)
Net cash used in investing activities
 
(12,483
)
 
(13,319
)
 
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities
 
 
 
 

Net short-term secured borrowings (repayments)
 
(867
)
 
405

Payments of contingent consideration
 
(15,345
)
 
(11,374
)
Net borrowing of revolving credit facility
 
20,709

 
8,739

Proceeds from exercise of stock options
 
2,663

 
2,636

Repurchases of common stock
 
(10,976
)
 

Excess tax benefit from exercise of stock awards
 

 
4,030

Other financing activities
 
(1,156
)
 
(866
)
Net cash provided by (used) in financing activities
 
(4,972
)
 
3,570

 
 
 
 
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
 
947

 
(607
)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
 
(362
)
 
169

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
 
30,924

 
30,755

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 
$
30,562

 
$
30,924






Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA and Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share
(Unaudited)

(in thousands)
 
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Net income
 
$
1,499

 
$
5,047

 
$
18,979

 
$
4,370

Income tax expense
 
3,437

 
2,933

 
13,131

 
10,955

Interest income
 
(20
)
 
(23
)
 
(97
)
 
(86
)
Interest expense
 
1,491

 
918

 
4,729

 
4,171

Other, net
 
826

 
168

 
1,788

 
153

Depreciation and amortization
 
3,987

 
3,534

 
13,390

 
17,916

Stock-based compensation expense
 
1,524

 
1,474

 
6,820

 
5,572

Change in fair value of contingent consideration
 

 
442

 
677

 
10,417

Intangible asset impairment charges
 

 
70

 

 
70

Restructuring and other charges
 

 
1,181

 

 
5,615

Professional fees related to ASC 606 implementation
 
529

 

 
829

 

Business development realignment
 

 

 
715

 

CEO search costs
 
454

 

 
454

 

Czech currency impact on procurement margin
 
860

 

 
860

 

Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA
 
$
14,587

 
$
15,745

 
$
62,275

 
$
59,153

 
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
 
Three Months Ended December 31,
 
Year Ended December 31,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Net income
 
$
1,499

 
$
5,047

 
$
18,979

 
$
4,370

Change in fair value of contingent consideration, net of tax
 

 
442

 
677

 
10,417

Intangible asset impairment charges, net of tax
 

 
56

 

 
56

Restructuring and other charges, net of tax
 

 
909

 

 
4,873

Realignment-related income tax charges
 

 
282

 

 
1,179

Czech exit from exchange rate commitment, net of tax
 

 

 
294

 

Business development realignment, net of tax
 

 

 
875

 

Professional fees related to ASC 606 implementation, net of tax
 
324

 

 
528

 

CEO search costs, net of tax
 
282

 

 
282

 

Czech currency impact on procurement margin, net of tax
 
697

 

 
697

 

Accelerated depreciation of internal use software, net of tax
 
246

 

 
246

 

Adjusted net income
 
$
3,048

 
$
6,736

 
$
22,578

 
$
20,895

Weighted average shares outstanding, diluted
 
55,175

 
55,019

 
54,944

 
54,460

Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share
 
$
0.06

 
$
0.12

 
$
0.41

 
$
0.38