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Workiva Announces Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results
Q2 Subscription and Support Revenue of $70.7 Million, up 16.9% from Q2 2019
Q2 Total Revenue of $83.9 Million, up 14.1% from Q2 2019

AMES, Iowa - August 4, 2020 – Workiva Inc. (NYSE:WK), provider of the world’s leading connected reporting and compliance platform, today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2020.
"Despite challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, we are pleased with our second quarter 2020 financial results, which exceeded guidance for revenue and operating results," said Marty Vanderploeg, Chief Executive Officer.
"We are reinstating guidance for full year 2020 because we believe visibility on closing new business has substantially improved," said Stuart Miller, Chief Financial Officer.
"Our sales and marketing teams are succeeding in a virtual environment," said Vanderploeg. "In the second quarter, demand for our platform improved across all of our growth vectors, which include EMEA, Wdata and our platform solutions for Integrated Risk, Global Statutory Reporting and the U.S. Government."
"Our new platform increases flexibility and speed when developing new solutions, enabling us to enter more markets faster than before," said Vanderploeg. "Developing and delivering new solutions on our platform will continue to be key drivers to our success."
Second Quarter 2020 Financial Highlights
Revenue: Total revenue for the second quarter of 2020 reached $83.9 million, an increase of 14.1% from $73.5 million in the second quarter of 2019. Subscription and support revenue contributed $70.7 million, up 16.9% versus the second quarter of 2019. Professional services revenue was $13.2 million, an increase of 1.2% compared to the same quarter in the prior year.
Gross Profit: GAAP gross profit for the second quarter of 2020 was $61.6 million compared with $52.8 million in the same quarter of 2019. GAAP gross margin was 73.5% versus 71.8% in the second quarter of 2019. Non-GAAP gross profit for the second quarter of 2020 was $62.4 million, an increase of 16.4% compared with the prior year's second quarter, and non-GAAP gross margin was 74.4% compared to 73.0% in the second quarter of 2019.
Results from Operations: GAAP loss from operations for the second quarter of 2020 was $16.8 million compared with a loss of $8.4 million in the prior year's second quarter. Non-GAAP loss from operations was $1.9 million, compared with non-GAAP income from operations of $0.1 million in the second quarter of 2019.
GAAP Net Loss: GAAP net loss for the second quarter of 2020 was $19.8 million compared with a net loss of $8.3 million for the prior year's second quarter. GAAP net loss per basic and diluted share was $0.41 compared with a net loss per basic and diluted share of $0.18 in the second quarter of 2019.
Non-GAAP Net Loss: Non-GAAP net loss for the second quarter of 2020 was $2.7 million compared with a net income of $0.2 million in the prior year's second quarter. Non-GAAP net loss per basic and diluted share was $0.06, compared with a net income per basic and diluted share of $0.00, in the second quarter of 2019.
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Liquidity: As of June 30, 2020, Workiva had cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities totaling $508.6 million, compared with $488.0 million as of December 31, 2019. Workiva had $345.0 million aggregate principal amount of 1.125% convertible senior notes due 2026 and other financing obligations totaled $16.6 million outstanding as of June 30, 2020.
Key Metrics and Recent Business Highlights
Customers: Workiva had 3,512 customers as of June 30, 2020, a net increase of 91 customers from June 30, 2019.
Revenue Retention Rate: As of June 30, 2020, Workiva's revenue retention rate (excluding add-on revenue) was 94.5%, and the revenue retention rate including add-on revenue was 107.9%. Add-on revenue includes changes in both solutions and pricing for existing customers.
Large Contracts: As of June 30, 2020, Workiva had 716 customers with an annual contract value (ACV) of more than $100,000, up 28% from 558 customers at June 30, 2019. Workiva had 342 customers with an ACV of more than $150,000, up 44% from 238 customers in the second quarter of 2019.
Financial Outlook
As of August 4, 2020, Workiva is providing guidance as follows:
Third Quarter 2020 Guidance:
Total revenue is expected to be in the range of $84.3 million to $84.8 million.
GAAP loss from operations is expected to be in the range of $16.4 million to $16.9 million.
Non-GAAP loss from operations is expected to be in the range of $5.2 million to $5.7 million.
GAAP net loss per basic and diluted share is expected to be in the range of $0.39 to $0.40.
Non-GAAP net loss per basic and diluted share is expected to be in the range of $0.12 to $0.13.
Net loss per basic and diluted share is based on 48.9 million weighted-average shares outstanding.
Full Year 2020 Guidance:
Total revenue is expected to be in the range of $341.5 million to $342.5 million.
GAAP loss from operations is expected to be in the range of $56.5 million to $58.0 million.
Non-GAAP loss from operation is expected to be in the range of $10.0 million to $11.5 million.
GAAP net loss per basic and diluted share is expected to be in the range of $1.37 to $1.40.
Non-GAAP net loss per basic and diluted share is expected to be in the range of $0.23 to $0.26.
Net loss per basic and diluted share is based on 48.5 million weighted-average shares outstanding.

We are reinstating our 2020 full year guidance based on increased visibility into deal closings. In our third quarter and full year 2020 guidance, we factor in the expected impacts of COVID-19 on our business and results of operations based on information available to us today. Significant variation from these assumptions could cause us to change our guidance, and we undertake no obligation to update our assumptions, expectations or our guidance. These statements are forward-looking, and actual results may differ materially, as further discussed below under the heading “Safe Harbor Statement.”
Quarterly Conference Call
Workiva will host a conference call today at 5:00 p.m. ET to review the Company’s financial results for the second quarter, in addition to discussing the Company’s outlook for the third quarter and full year 2020. To access this call, dial 833-968-1977 (U.S. domestic) or 647-689-6649 (international). The conference ID is 1216459. A live webcast of the conference call will be accessible in the "Investor Relations" section of Workiva’s website at www.workiva.com. A replay of this conference call can also be accessed through August 11, 2020 at 800-585-8367 (U.S. domestic) or 416-621-4642 (international). The replay pass code is 1216459. An archived webcast of this conference call will also be available an hour after the completion of the call in the "Investor Relations" section of the Company’s website at www.workiva.com.

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About Workiva
Workiva, provider of the world's leading connected reporting and compliance platform, is used by thousands of enterprises across 180 countries, including over 75 percent of Fortune 500® companies, and by government agencies. Our customers have linked over five billion data elements to trust their data, reduce risk and save time. For more information about Workiva (NYSE:WK), please visit workiva.com.

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The non-GAAP adjustments referenced herein relate to the exclusion of stock-based compensation and non-cash interest expense. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP historical financial measures has been provided in Table I at the end of this press release. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP guidance has been provided in Table II at the end of this press release.

Workiva believes that the use of non-GAAP gross profit and gross margin, non-GAAP loss from operations, non-GAAP net loss and non-GAAP net loss per share is helpful to its investors. These measures, which are referred to as non-GAAP financial measures, are not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or GAAP. Non-GAAP gross profit is calculated by excluding stock-based compensation expense attributable to cost of revenues from gross profit. Non-GAAP gross margin is the ratio calculated by dividing non-GAAP gross profit by revenues. Non-GAAP loss from operations is calculated by excluding stock-based compensation expense from loss from operations. Non-GAAP net loss is calculated by excluding stock-based compensation expense, net of tax, and non-cash interest expense related to our convertible senior notes from net loss. Non-GAAP net loss per share is calculated by dividing non-GAAP net loss by the weighted- average shares outstanding as presented in the calculation of GAAP net loss per share. Because of varying available valuation methodologies, subjective assumptions and the variety of equity instruments that can impact a company’s non-cash expenses, Workiva believes that providing non-GAAP financial measures that exclude stock-based compensation expense allows for more meaningful comparisons between its operating results from period to period. Under GAAP, certain convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash on conversion are required to be accounted for as separate liability and equity components in a manner that reflects our non-convertible debt borrowing rate. This results in the debt component being treated as though it was issued at a discount, with the debt discount being accreted as additional non-cash interest expense over the term of the notes using the effective interest method. As a result, we believe that excluding this non-cash interest expense attributable to the debt discount in calculating our non-GAAP measures is useful because this interest expense does not represent a cash outflow and is not indicative of our ongoing operational performance. Workiva’s management uses these non-GAAP financial measures as tools for financial and operational decision making and for evaluating Workiva’s own operating results over different periods of time.

Non-GAAP financial measures may not provide information that is directly comparable to that provided by other companies in Workiva’s industry, as other companies in the industry may calculate non-GAAP financial results differently. In addition, there are limitations in using non-GAAP financial measures because the non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with GAAP, may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies and exclude expenses that may have a material impact on Workiva’s reported financial results. Further, stock-based compensation expense has been and will continue to be for the foreseeable future a significant recurring expense in Workiva’s business and an important part of the compensation provided to its employees. The presentation of non-GAAP financial information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Investors should
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review the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures included below, and not rely on any single financial measure to evaluate Workiva’s business.

Safe Harbor Statement
Certain statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are subject to the safe harbor created thereby. These statements relate to future events or the Company’s future financial performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements of the Company or its industry to be materially different from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements. In particular, statements about the Company’s expectations, beliefs, plans, objectives, assumptions, future events or future performance contained in this press release are forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "may," "will," "could," "would," "should," "expect," "plan," "anticipate," "intend," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "outlook," "guidance" or the negative of those terms or other comparable terminology.

Please see the Company’s documents filed or to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s annual reports filed on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and any amendments thereto for a discussion of certain important risk factors that relate to forward-looking statements contained in this report. The Company has based these forward-looking statements on its current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. While the Company believes these expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections are reasonable, such forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. These and other important factors may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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WORKIVA INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
2020201920202019
(unaudited)
Revenue
Subscription and support$70,696  $60,472  $139,057  $116,595  
Professional services13,164  13,012  30,604  26,852  
Total revenue83,860  73,484  169,661  143,447  
Cost of revenue
Subscription and support (1)
12,098  10,202  24,251  20,011  
Professional services (1)
10,146  10,475  20,389  20,202  
Total cost of revenue22,244  20,677  44,640  40,213  
Gross profit61,616  52,807  125,021  103,234  
Operating expenses
Research and development (1)
23,508  21,795  46,502  43,806  
Sales and marketing (1)
35,270  28,213  71,387  53,578  
General and administrative (1)
19,632  11,226  33,080  21,609  
Total operating expenses78,410  61,234  150,969  118,993  
Loss from operations(16,794) (8,427) (25,948) (15,759) 
Interest income655  641  2,361  1,133  
Interest expense(3,563) (433) (7,117) (873) 
Other (expense) and income, net(68) (111) 650  (283) 
Loss before (benefit) provision for income taxes(19,770) (8,330) (30,054) (15,782) 
(Benefit) provision for income taxes(5) (8) 284   
Net loss$(19,765) $(8,322) $(30,338) $(15,785) 
Net loss per common share:
Basic and diluted$(0.41) $(0.18) $(0.63) $(0.35) 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted48,171,552  46,166,660  47,858,628  45,700,559  

(1) Includes stock-based compensation expense as follows:
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
2020201920202019
(unaudited)
Cost of revenue
Subscription and support$436  $399  $867  $756  
Professional services365  431  790  840  
Operating expenses
Research and development2,040  1,851  3,623  3,751  
Sales and marketing2,944  2,032  5,680  3,996  
General and administrative9,109  3,800  13,870  7,363  

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WORKIVA INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
June 30, 2020December 31, 2019
(unaudited)
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents$402,121  $381,742  
Marketable securities106,451  106,214  
Accounts receivable, net41,470  60,228  
Deferred commissions15,650  14,108  
Other receivables2,630  2,432  
Prepaid expenses and other9,349  6,508  
Total current assets577,671  571,232  
Property and equipment, net38,913  39,745  
Operating lease right-of-use assets17,534  15,352  
Deferred commissions, non-current14,867  14,977  
Intangible assets, net1,622  1,651  
Other assets4,120  3,439  
Total assets$654,727  $646,396  
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities
Accounts payable$3,813  $7,057  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities56,387  49,930  
Deferred revenue171,378  173,617  
Current portion of financing obligations1,395  1,328  
Total current liabilities232,973  231,932  
Convertible senior notes, net285,011  280,601  
Deferred revenue, non-current29,294  32,569  
Other long-term liabilities1,778  1,498  
Operating lease liabilities, non-current19,274  18,564  
Financing obligations, non-current15,174  15,889  
Total liabilities583,504  581,053  
Stockholders’ equity
Common stock47  47  
Additional paid-in-capital456,007  420,170  
Accumulated deficit(385,499) (355,161) 
Accumulated other comprehensive income668  287  
Total stockholders’ equity71,223  65,343  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$654,727  $646,396  

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WORKIVA INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
2020201920202019
(unaudited)
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss$(19,765) $(8,322) $(30,338) $(15,785) 
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization1,131  971  2,273  1,874  
Stock-based compensation expense14,894  8,513  24,830  16,706  
Provision for doubtful accounts319  233  359  46  
Amortization (accretion) of premiums and discounts on marketable securities, net112  (23) 213  (104) 
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs2,213  —  4,410  —  
Deferred income tax(131) (28) (131) (46) 
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable3,847  3,133  18,112  17,951  
Deferred commissions(2,166) (3,833) (1,563) (5,862) 
Operating lease right-of-use asset875  556  1,973  1,224  
Other receivables58  161  (195) (53) 
Prepaid expenses(890) (310) (2,845) (3,546) 
Other assets(609) 58  (683) (1,406) 
Accounts payable(1,692) 1,206  (3,074) (356) 
Deferred revenue(3,640) 8,295  (4,868) 10,282  
Operating lease liability(1,178) (813) (2,323) (1,468) 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities13,735  8,966  5,712  4,425  
Net cash provided by operating activities7,113  18,763  11,862  23,882  
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchase of property and equipment(696) (454) (1,384) (2,197) 
Purchase of marketable securities(16,457) (18,562) (37,289) (40,717) 
Sale of marketable securities—  —  11,423  —  
Maturities of marketable securities13,062  11,500  26,037  18,890  
Purchase of intangible assets(74) (577) (151) (661) 
Net cash used in investing activities(4,165) (8,093) (1,364) (24,685) 
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WORKIVA INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
2020201920202019
(unaudited)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from option exercises6,664  5,498  9,458  16,553  
Taxes paid related to net share settlements of stock-based compensation awards(732) —  (2,111) (390) 
Proceeds from shares issued in connection with employee stock purchase plan—  —  3,660  2,149  
Principal payments on capital lease and financing obligations(328) (301) (648) (595) 
Net cash provided by financing activities5,604  5,197  10,359  17,717  
Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash135  110  (478) 215  
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents8,687  15,977  20,379  17,129  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period393,434  78,736  381,742  77,584  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$402,121  $94,713  $402,121  $94,713  

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TABLE I
WORKIVA INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP INFORMATION
(in thousands, except share and per share)
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
2020201920202019
Gross profit, subscription and support$58,598  $50,270  $114,806  $96,584  
Add back: Stock-based compensation436  399  867  756  
Gross profit, subscription and support, non-GAAP$59,034  $50,669  $115,673  $97,340  
As a percentage of subscription and support revenue, non-GAAP83.5 %83.8 %83.2 %83.5 %
Gross profit, professional services$3,018  $2,537  $10,215  $6,650  
Add back: Stock-based compensation365  431  790  840  
Gross profit, professional services, non-GAAP$3,383  $2,968  $11,005  $7,490  
As a percentage of professional services revenue, non-GAAP25.7 %22.8 %36.0 %27.9 %
Gross profit$61,616  $52,807  $125,021  $103,234  
Add back: Stock-based compensation801  830  1,657  1,596  
Gross profit, non-GAAP$62,417  $53,637  $126,678  $104,830  
As percentage of revenue, non-GAAP74.4 %73.0 %74.7 %73.1 %
Cost of revenue, subscription and support$12,098  $10,202  $24,251  $20,011  
Less: Stock-based compensation436  399  867  756  
Cost of revenue, subscription and support, non-GAAP$11,662  $9,803  $23,384  $19,255  
As percentage of revenue, non-GAAP13.9 %13.3 %13.8 %13.4 %
Cost of revenue, professional services$10,146  $10,475  $20,389  $20,202  
Less: Stock-based compensation365  431  790  840  
Cost of revenue, professional services, non-GAAP$9,781  $10,044  $19,599  $19,362  
As percentage of revenue, non-GAAP11.7 %13.7 %11.6 %13.5 %
Research and development$23,508  $21,795  $46,502  $43,806  
Less: Stock-based compensation2,040  1,851  3,623  3,751  
Research and development, non-GAAP$21,468  $19,944  $42,879  $40,055  
As percentage of revenue, non-GAAP25.6 %27.1 %25.3 %27.9 %
Sales and marketing$35,270  $28,213  $71,387  $53,578  
Less: Stock-based compensation2,944  2,032  5,680  3,996  
Sales and marketing, non-GAAP$32,326  $26,181  $65,707  $49,582  
As percentage of revenue, non-GAAP38.5 %35.6 %38.7 %34.6 %
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TABLE I
WORKIVA INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP INFORMATION
(in thousands, except share and per share)
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
2020201920202019
General and administrative$19,632  $11,226  $33,080  $21,609  
Less: Stock-based compensation9,109  3,800  13,870  7,363  
General and administrative, non-GAAP$10,523  $7,426  $19,210  $14,246  
As percentage of revenue, non-GAAP12.5 %10.1 %11.3 %9.9 %
Loss from operations$(16,794) $(8,427) $(25,948) $(15,759) 
Add back: Stock-based compensation14,894  8,513  24,830  16,706  
(Loss) income from operations, non-GAAP$(1,900) $86  $(1,118) $947  
As percentage of revenue, non-GAAP(2.3)%0.1 %(0.7)%0.7 %
Net loss$(19,765) $(8,322) $(30,338) $(15,785) 
Add back: Stock-based compensation14,894  8,513  24,830  16,706  
Add back: Non-cash interest expense related to convertible senior notes2,213  —  4,410  —  
Net (loss) income, non-GAAP$(2,658) $191  $(1,098) $921  
As percentage of revenue, non-GAAP(3.2)%0.3 %(0.6)%0.6 %
Net loss per basic and diluted share:$(0.41) $(0.18) $(0.63) $(0.35) 
Add back: Stock-based compensation0.30  0.18  0.52  0.37  
Add back: Non-cash interest expense related to convertible senior notes0.05  —  0.09  —  
Net (loss) income per basic share, non-GAAP$(0.06) $—  $(0.02) $0.02  
Net (loss) income per diluted share, non-GAAP$(0.06) $—  $(0.02) $0.02  
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic, non-GAAP48,171,552  46,166,660  47,858,628  45,700,559  
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted, non-GAAP48,171,552  51,540,253  47,858,628  51,061,575  



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TABLE II
WORKIVA INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP GUIDANCE
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
Three months ending September 30, 2020Year ending December 31, 2020
Loss from operations, GAAP range$(16,400) -$(16,900) $(56,500) -$(58,000) 
Add back: Stock-based compensation
11,200  11,200  46,500  46,500  
Loss from operations, non-GAAP range$(5,200) -$(5,700) $(10,000) -$(11,500) 
Net loss per share, GAAP range$(0.39) -$(0.40) $(1.37) -$(1.40) 
Add back: Stock-based compensation
0.23  0.23  0.96  0.96  
Add back: Non-cash interest expense related to convertible senior notes0.04  0.04  0.18  0.18  
Net loss per share, non-GAAP range$(0.12) -$(0.13) $(0.23) -$(0.26) 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted
48,900,000  48,900,000  48,500,000  48,500,000  

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