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Exhibit 99.1
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Jason Willey
Investor Relations and Corporate Development
nLIGHT, Inc.
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jason.willey@nlight.net



nLIGHT, INC. ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2018 RESULTS
Revenues of $51.7 million and Gross Margin of 34.2%


VANCOUVER, Wash., August 8, 2018 - nLIGHT, Inc. (Nasdaq: LASR), a leading provider of high-power semiconductor and fiber lasers used in the industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace and defense markets, today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2018. These results included:
Revenues of $51.7 million, up 49.2% compared to $34.7 million for the second quarter of 2017
Gross margin of 34.2% compared to 30.8% for the second quarter of 2017
Income from operations of $5.5 million, or 10.7% of revenues, compared to $1.9 million, or 5.5% of revenues, for the second quarter of 2017

GAAP net income for the second quarter of 2018 was $4.7 million, or net income of $0.11 per diluted common share, compared to a loss of $0.3 million, or a net loss of $0.11 per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2017. Excluding the impact of stock-based compensation and assuming the conversion of all outstanding convertible preferred stock in the period to common stock, non-GAAP net income for the second quarter of 2018 was $5.5 million, or non-GAAP net income of $0.14 per diluted common share, compared to non-GAAP net loss of $0.2 million, or non-GAAP net loss of $0.01 per diluted common share, for the second quarter of 2017.
“We delivered strong revenue growth and gross profit in the second quarter, driven by meaningful expansion in all three of our end markets,” commented Scott Keeney, nLIGHT’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “Industrial and microfabrication business was particularly strong in China in the quarter, with the region growing almost 60% year-over-year. We are excited by the momentum across the business and the pipeline of new products we will introduce over the next several quarters. We remain focused on working closely with our customers to ensure our products enable them to bring differentiated solutions to market.”
Second Quarter 2018 Financial Highlights
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
 
(In thousands, except percentages)
2018
 
2017
 
% Change
Revenues
$
51,705

 
$
34,664

 
49.2
%
Gross margin
34.2
%
 
30.8
%
 
 
Income from operations
$
5,549

 
$
1,896

 
192.7
%
Operating margin
10.7
%
 
5.5
%
 
 
Net income (loss)
$
4,653

 
$
(287
)
 
NM

Adjusted EBITDA(1)
$
8,527

 
$
3,930

 
117.0
%
Adjusted EBITDA, as percentage of revenues
16.5
%
 
11.3
%
 
 
(1) A reconciliation of the non-GAAP information provided here to the most directly comparable GAAP metric has been provided in the financial statement tables included in this release.







Outlook
For the third quarter of 2018, nLIGHT expects revenues to be in the range of $48.0 million to $52.0 million, gross margin to be in the range of 33.0% to 36.0%, income from operations in the range of $3.0 million to $5.0 million, and Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $7.0 million to $9.0 million.


Investor Conference Call at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Parties interested in listening to nLIGHT’s quarterly conference call may do so by dialing 1-877-270-2148 (U.S., toll-free) or +1-412-902-6510 (international and toll), with the conference title: nLIGHT Second Quarter 2018 Earnings. The call can also be accessed via the web by going to nLIGHT’s Investor Relations page at http://nlight.net/company/investors.


Use of Non-GAAP Financial Results

In addition to U.S. GAAP results, this press release also contains non-GAAP financial results, including Adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP net income (loss) and non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, basic and diluted. Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial metric, is used to help us evaluate our business, measure our performance, identify trends affecting our business, formulate business plans and make strategic decisions. In addition to our results determined in accordance with GAAP, we believe Adjusted EBITDA is a meaningful measure of performance as it is commonly utilized by us and the investment community to analyze operating performance in our industry. Similarly, we believe that providing non-GAAP net income (loss) and non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, basic and diluted, is useful to our investors as it gives effect to both the conversion of all outstanding preferred stock to common stock, which occurred immediately prior to the closing of nLIGHT’s initial public offering on April 30, 2018, as well as removing the effect of stock-based compensation expense, which we believe to be an informative view of our results during the period.

We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) adjusted for income tax expense, other non-operating expense or income, net interest expense, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation and other special items as determined by management, as applicable. We define non-GAAP net income (loss) as GAAP net income (loss) adjusted for stock-based compensation. We define non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, basic and diluted, as non-GAAP net income (loss) divided by preferred and common weighted-average shares outstanding during the respective period plus the dilutive effect of any outstanding options or warrants during the period, if applicable.

Tables presenting the reconciliation of net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA, as well as the reconciliation of net income (loss) and net income (loss) per share, basic and diluted to non-GAAP net income (loss) and non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, basic and diluted, the two most directly comparable GAAP financial metrics, are included at the end of this press release.

We have not reconciled expectations of net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA because unrealized and realized foreign exchange gains and losses cannot be reasonably calculated or predicted nor can the probable significance be determined at this time. Accordingly, a reconciliation is not available without unreasonable effort.


Safe Harbor Statement

Certain statements in this release are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “guidance,” “expects,” “intends,” “projects,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “targets,” “anticipates,” and similar expressions may identify these forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding expected revenues, gross margin, income from operations and Adjusted EBITDA, the expanding global opportunity for high-power lasers, as well as any other statement that does not directly relate to any historical or current fact. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions, which may not prove to be accurate. These statements are not guarantees and are subject to risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Many factors could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely from these forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: (1) our ability to generate sufficient revenues to achieve or maintain profitability in the future as our operating costs increase, (2) the risk that our revenue growth rate in recent periods may not be indicative of our future performance, (3) downturns in the markets we serve could materially adversely affect our revenues and profitability, (4)





our high levels of fixed costs and inventory levels may harm our gross profits and results of operations in the event that demand for our products declines or we maintain excess inventory levels, (5) the competitiveness of the markets for our products, (6) our substantial sales and operations in China, which expose us to risks inherent in doing business there, (7) our manufacturing capacity and operations may not be appropriate for future levels of demand, (8) our reliance on a small number of customers for a significant portion of our revenues and (9) the risk that we may be unable to protect our proprietary technology and intellectual property rights. Additional information concerning these and other factors can be found in nLIGHT's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including other risks, relevant factors and uncertainties identified in the “Risk Factors” section of nLIGHT's Registration Statement on Form S-1 or subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. nLIGHT undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events or developments, except as required by law.

The nLIGHT logo and “nLIGHT,” are registered trademarks or trademarks of nLIGHT, Inc. in various jurisdictions.


About nLIGHT

nLIGHT, Inc. is a leading provider of high‑power semiconductor and fiber lasers used in a variety of end applications in the industrial, microfabrication, and aerospace and defense markets. For more information, please visit www.nlight.net.












nLIGHT, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Revenues
$
51,705

 
$
34,664

 
$
94,172

 
$
64,551

Cost of revenues(1)
34,026

 
23,984

 
61,764

 
44,904

Gross profit
17,679

 
10,680

 
32,408

 
19,647

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Research and development(1)
4,898

 
4,010

 
9,181

 
7,736

Sales, general, and administrative(1)
7,232

 
4,774

 
13,470

 
9,403

Total operating expenses
12,130

 
8,784

 
22,651

 
17,139

Income from operations
5,549

 
1,896

 
9,757

 
2,508

Other expense:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense, net
(6
)
 
(469
)
 
(225
)
 
(971
)
Other income (expense)
(42
)
 
(630
)
 
34

 
(797
)
Income before income taxes
5,501

 
797

 
9,566

 
740

Income tax expense
848

 
1,084

 
1,997

 
2,240

Net income (loss)
$
4,653

 
$
(287
)
 
$
7,569

 
$
(1,500
)
Less: Income allocated to participating securities
$
(1,499
)
 
$

 
$
(4,415
)
 
$

Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders
$
3,154

 
$
(287
)
 
$
3,154

 
$
(1,500
)
Net income (loss) per share, basic
$
0.13

 
$
(0.11
)
 
$
0.23

 
$
(0.57
)
Net income (loss) per share, diluted
$
0.11

 
$
(0.11
)
 
$
0.17

 
$
(0.57
)
Shares used in per share calculations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
24,491

 
2,626

 
13,761

 
2,613

Diluted
29,756

 
2,626

 
18,797

 
2,613

(1)Includes stock-based compensation as follows:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Cost of revenues
$
62

 
$
6

 
$
84

 
$
15

Research and development
200

 
14

 
225

 
28

Sales, general, and administrative
544

 
55

 
659

 
105

 
$
806

 
$
75

 
$
968

 
$
148









nLIGHT, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

 
June 30,
 
December 31,
 
2018
 
2017
Assets
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
     Cash and cash equivalents
$
129,725

 
$
36,687

     Accounts receivable, net
21,664

 
13,353

     Inventory
35,269

 
29,570

     Prepaid expenses and other current assets
8,363

 
4,973

          Total current assets
195,021

 
84,583

Property and equipment, net
19,528

 
17,968

Intangible assets, net
2,440

 
1,836

Goodwill
1,387

 
1,387

Other assets
4,644

 
4,374

          Total assets
$
223,020

 
$
110,148

 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
     Accounts payable
$
16,064

 
$
12,920

     Accrued liabilities
11,918

 
12,650

     Customer advances
674

 
575

     Deferred revenue
778

 
386

     Current portion of long-term debt
4,597

 
2,363

          Total current liabilities
34,031

 
28,894

Non-current income taxes payable
4,470

 
3,930

Long-term debt
12,797

 
15,108

Other long-term liabilities
1,486

 
933

Total liabilities
52,784

 
48,865

Stockholders' equity:
 
 
 
Convertible preferred stock - par value

 
12

Preferred stock - par value

 

Common stock - par value
15

 
2

     Additional paid-in capital
282,678

 
180,657

     Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(1,357
)
 
(719
)
     Accumulated deficit
(111,100
)
 
(118,669
)
          Total stockholders’ equity
170,236

 
61,283

          Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
223,020

 
$
110,148











nLIGHT, Inc.
Select Statements of Cash Flows Data
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
$
7,569

 
$
(1,500
)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
4,118

 
3,909

Provision for losses on accounts receivable
183

 
143

Stock-based compensation
968

 
148

Loss on disposal of property and equipment
11

 
7

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
(8,711
)
 
(602
)
Inventory
(5,644
)
 
(3,402
)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
(3,458
)
 
(579
)
Other assets
(1,226
)
 
(486
)
Accounts payable
3,539

 
1,723

Other changes
306

 
1,954

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
(2,345
)
 
1,315

Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Purchases of property, equipment and intangibles
(5,789
)
 
(1,767
)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
8

 
6

Net cash used in investing activities
(5,781
)
 
(1,761
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Principal payments on debt and capital leases
(74
)
 
(2,652
)
Proceeds from public offering, net of offering costs
101,486

 

Net proceeds from issuance of convertible preferred stock

 
27,582

Proceeds from stock option exercises
123

 
66

Net cash provided by financing activities
101,535

 
24,996

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
(371
)
 
757

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
93,038

 
25,307

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
36,687

 
13,500

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
129,725

 
$
38,807

Supplemental disclosures:
 
 
 
Cash paid for interest
$
506

 
$
914

Cash paid for income taxes
2,119

 
901

Accrued purchases of property, equipment and intangibles
675

 
86

Accrued deferred offering costs
1,087

 
105












nLIGHT, Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP Financial Metrics to Non-GAAP
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2018
 
2017
 
2018
 
2017
Net income (loss)
$
4,653

 
$
(287
)
 
$
7,569

 
$
(1,500
)
Income tax expense
848

 
1,084

 
1,997

 
2,240

Other (income) expense
42

 
630

 
(34
)
 
797

Interest expense, net
6

 
469

 
225

 
971

Depreciation and amortization
2,172

 
1,959

 
4,118

 
3,909

Stock-based compensation
806

 
75

 
968

 
148

Adjusted EBITDA
$
8,527

 
$
3,930

 
$
14,843

 
$
6,565



Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Net Income (Loss), and GAAP to Non-GAAP Net Income (Loss) per Share, Basic and Diluted

Three Months Ended June 30,

Six Months Ended June 30,

2018

2017

2018

2017
Net income (loss)
$
4,653


$
(287
)

$
7,569


$
(1,500
)
Add back:











Stock-based compensation
806


75


968


148

Non-GAAP income (loss)
5,459


(212
)

8,537


(1,352
)












GAAP weighted average shares outstanding
24,491


2,626


13,761


2,613

Assumed conversion of convertible preferred stock to common stock
7,940


23,044


16,291


21,441

Non-GAAP weighted average number of shares, basic
32,431


25,670


30,052


24,054

Dilutive effect of common stock options and warrants
5,265




5,036



Non-GAAP weighted average number of shares, diluted
37,696


25,670


35,088


24,054













Non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, basic
$
0.17


$
(0.01
)

$
0.28


$
(0.06
)
Non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, diluted
$
0.14


$
(0.01
)

$
0.24


$
(0.06
)