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Mitcham Industries Reports Fiscal 2019 Second Quarter Results

Sep 05, 2018 at 5:00 PM EDT

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Sept. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitcham Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIND) ("Mitcham" or "the Company") today announced financial results for its fiscal 2019 second quarter ended July 31, 2018.

Total revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2019 were $8.4 million compared to $10.8 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2018 and $7.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2019, largely driven by the timing of orders for marine technology products.  Revenues from the Marine Technology Products segment were $6.0 million in the second quarter, compared to $9.7 million in the same period last year and $3.7 million in the first quarter of this fiscal year. While Seamap sales declined versus the prior year period, due to a lack of systems sales during the quarter, Klein sales increased 59% compared to the same period last year. Equipment Leasing revenues increased 95% to $2.5 million in the second quarter, compared to the same period last year.

The Company reported a net loss attributable to common shareholders of $5.0 million, or $(0.41) per share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2019 compared to a net loss of $5.6 million, or $(0.46) per share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2018. 

Adjusted EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation, non-cash costs of lease pool equipment sales and non-cash foreign exchange gains and losses) for the second quarter of fiscal 2019 was a loss of approximately $1.1 million compared to a loss of approximately $261,000 in the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA, which is not a measure determined in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), is defined and reconciled to reported net loss and cash provided by operating activities in the accompanying financial tables.

Rob Capps, Mitcham's Co-Chief Executive Officer, stated, "Our second quarter results essentially unfolded as anticipated, producing slightly improved results compared to the second quarter last year and the first quarter of  this fiscal year. As we mentioned previously, our Marine Technology Products segment has been experiencing an increase in both inquiries and order activity that is expected to materially benefit the second half of fiscal 2019. In addition, we expect to begin generating meaningful revenue from our recently introduced SeaLink™ product line during the third quarter. As a result, we currently anticipate a more robust second half of fiscal 2019 led by orders for Seamap and Klein booked during the first half of this year.  Project inquiries remain strong, as we see several opportunities with NATO navies as well as with hydrographic and oceanographic companies. We are also experiencing an uptick in repairs and aftermarket sales as some of our customers build backlog and find themselves in need of additional capacity.

"In the first six months of this fiscal year we have been focused on establishing the production facilities that will handle the SeaLink product line of marine data acquisition systems. The production and repair of these products will be conducted in our existing facility in Singapore and in a newly established facility in Malaysia.  This new facility is in close proximity to our Singapore operations.  We have incurred approximately $840,000 of incremental costs during this start-up period without any significant offsetting revenue, a trend that we anticipate will begin to change in the third quarter. This line of solid towed streamer systems is designed to meet a variety of marine seismic data acquisition needs from customers including survey companies and research institutes conducting 3-dimensional, high-resolution seismic surveys. 

"On the Equipment Leasing front, we have taken additional steps over the past few quarters to lessen our exposure to the oil and gas industry by reducing our cost structure in certain geographic markets.  We expect annualized cost savings of approximately $2 million from these efforts and will begin to see some of the benefit in the third quarter.

"We are pleased to start experiencing the positive impact of our strategic re-positioning that Mitcham began nearly two years ago.  We believe that our strong position in the marine technology marketplace will allow us to start growing again, as we see many new opportunities in various markets.  On the financial front, our capital structure remains strong, with no debt on our balance sheet and ample liquidity, including cash and cash equivalents of $6.9 million as of July 31, 2018.  We look forward to a much improved second half of fiscal 2019."

FISCAL 2019 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS

Total revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2019 decreased compared to last year's second quarter to $8.4 million driven mainly by delays in marine technology products sales. Marine technology products sales decreased 38% to $6.0 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2019 compared to $9.7 million in last year's second quarter due to a decline in Seamap sales.  Klein sales increased 59% during the second quarter compared to last year's second quarter. The second quarter sales consisted of approximately $3.8 million of Seamap, $1.6 million from Klein (including $190,000 of intra-segment sales) and $0.8 million by SAP.

Equipment leasing revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2019, excluding lease pool equipment sales, were $1.6 million, an increase of 67% compared to the same period last year.  Lease pool equipment sales were $0.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2019, compared to $0.2 million in the second quarter a year ago. 

Lease pool depreciation expense in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 decreased to $2.4 million from $3.8 million in the same period a year ago, due to a combination of lower lease pool purchases and increased lease pool sales over the past year.   

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $5.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2019 versus $4.8 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2018, due primarily to  approximately $587,000 in incremental costs related to the transfer of the acquired SeaLink technology and the set-up of related production and repair facilities in Asia.  

CONFERENCE CALL

We have scheduled a conference call for Thursday, September 6 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Central Time) to discuss our fiscal 2019 second quarter results.  To access the call, please dial (412) 902-0030 and ask for the Mitcham Industries call at least 10 minutes prior to the start time.  Investors may also listen to the conference live on the Mitcham Industries corporate website, http://www.mitchamindustries.com, by logging onto the site and clicking "Investor Relations." A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available through September 13, 2018 and may be accessed by calling (201) 612-7415 and using passcode 13682496#. A webcast archive will also be available at http://www.mitchamindustries.com shortly after the call and will be accessible for approximately 90 days.  For more information, please contact Donna Washburn at Dennard Lascar Investor Relations (713) 529‑6600 or email dwashburn@dennardlascar.com.

About Mitcham Industries

Mitcham Industries, Inc. provides technology to the oceanographic, hydrographic, defense, seismic and security industries.  Headquartered in Huntsville, Texas, Mitcham has a global presence with operating locations in the United States, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Hungary, Colombia and the United Kingdom. Mitcham's worldwide Marine Technology Products segment, which includes its Seamap and Klein Marine Systems units, designs, manufactures and sells specialized, high performance, marine sonar and seismic equipment. Through its Equipment Leasing segment, Mitcham believes it is the largest independent provider of exploration equipment to the seismic industry.

Certain statements and information in this press release concerning results for the quarter ended July 31, 2018 may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "plan," "intend," "should," "would," "could" or other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which are generally not historical in nature.  These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect on us.  While management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made, there can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be those that we anticipate.  All comments concerning our expectations for future revenues and operating results are based on our forecasts of our existing operations and do not include the potential impact of any future acquisitions.  Our forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond our control) and assumptions that could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical experience and our present expectations or projections.

For additional information regarding known material factors that could cause our actual results to differ from our projected results, please see our filings with the SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof.  We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date they are made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contacts:

Rob Capps, Co-CEO


Mitcham Industries, Inc.


936-291-2277




Jack Lascar / Mark Roberson


Dennard Lascar Investor Relations


713-529-6600

Tables to Follow

MITCHAM INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)



July 31, 2018


January 31, 2018

ASSETS


Current assets:




Cash and cash equivalents

$

6,886



$

9,902


Restricted cash

223



244


Accounts and contracts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,115 and $3,885 at July 31, 2018 and January 31, 2018, respectively

11,498



10,494


Inventories, net

11,855



10,856


Prepaid expenses and other current assets

1,970



1,550


Total current assets

32,432



33,046


Seismic equipment lease pool and property and equipment, net

19,765



22,900


Intangible assets, net

11,037



8,015


Goodwill

2,531



2,531


Non-current prepaid income taxes

1,570



1,609


Long-term receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $532 and $2,282 at July 31, 2018 and January 31, 2018, respectively

168



4,652


Other assets

611



926


Total assets

$

68,114



$

73,679


LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY


Current liabilities:




Accounts payable

$

2,038



$

1,271


Deferred revenue

460



741


Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

4,776



5,253


Income taxes payable

886



258


Total current liabilities

8,160



7,523


Deferred tax liability

-



307


Total liabilities

8,160



7,830


Shareholders' equity:




Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; 1,000 shares authorized; 768 and 532 issued and outstanding at July 31, 2018 and January 31, 2018, respectively

16,950



11,544


Common stock, $0.01 par value; 20,000 shares authorized; 14,049 and 14,019 shares issued at July 31, 2018 and January 31, 2018, respectively

140



140


Additional paid-in capital

122,672



122,304


Treasury stock, at cost (1,929 at July 31, 2018 and January 31, 2018)

(16,860)



(16,860)


Accumulated deficit

(53,715)



(42,425)


Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(9,233)



(8,854)


Total shareholders' equity

59,954



65,849


Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$

68,114



$

73,679


 

MITCHAM INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)



For the Three Months Ended
July 31,


For the Six Months Ended
July 31,


2018


2017


2018


2017

Revenues:








Sale of marine technology products

$

5,877



$

9,586



$

9,443



$

16,474


Equipment leasing

1,630



977



4,327



3,694


Sale of lease pool equipment

843



273



2,193



9,101


Total revenues

8,350



10,836



15,963



29,269


Cost of sales:








Sale of marine technology products

3,216



5,868



5,302



9,843


Equipment leasing (including lease pool depreciation)

3,242



4,290



6,824



9,415


Lease pool equipment sales

32



60



732



6,199


Total cost of sales

6,490



10,218



12,858



25,457


Gross profit

1,860



618



3,105



3,812


Operating expenses:








Selling, general and administrative

5,504



4,825



11,134



9,629


Research and development

312



240



682



338


Provision for doubtful accounts





200




Depreciation and amortization

620



525



1,237



1,106


Total operating expenses

6,436



5,590



13,253



11,073


Operating loss

(4,576)



(4,972)



(10,148)



(7,261)


Other income (expense):








Interest income (expense), net

17



17



35



(29)


Other, net

55



(52)



141



(153)


Total other income (expense)

72



(35)



176



(182)


Loss before income taxes

(4,504)



(5,007)



(9,972)



(7,443)


Provision for income taxes

(85)



(357)



(522)



(586)


Net loss

$

(4,589)



$

(5,364)



$

(10,494)



$

(8,029)


Preferred stock dividends

(411)



(207)



(796)



(401)


Net loss attributable to common shareholders

$

(5,000)



$

(5,571)



$

(11,290)



$

(8,430)


Net loss per common share:








Basic

$

(0.41)



$

(0.46)



$

(0.93)



$

(0.70)


Diluted

$

(0.41)



$

(0.46)



$

(0.93)



$

(0.70)


Shares used in computing loss per common share:








Basic

12,093



12,082



12,090



12,080


Diluted

12,093



12,082



12,090



12,080


 

MITCHAM INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)



For the Six Months Ended
July 31,


2018


2017

Cash flows from operating activities:




Net loss

$

(10,494)



$

(8,029)


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


Depreciation and amortization

6,399



9,095


Stock-based compensation

368



461


Provision for inventory obsolescence

115



67


Provision for doubtful accounts, net of charge offs

200




Gross (profit) loss from sale of lease pool equipment

(1,246)



(2,852)


Deferred tax expense

(306)



(57)


Changes in:


Trade accounts and contracts receivable

2,227



5,877


Unbilled revenue

(341)




Inventories

(1,406)



(107)


Prepaids and other current assets, net

(1,435)



201


Income taxes receivable and payable

665



430


Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities

(1,551)



(929)


Deferred revenue

942




Foreign exchange losses net of gains

64



(71)


Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

(5,799)



4,086


Cash flows from investing activities:


Purchases of seismic equipment held for lease

(1,386)



(234)


Acquisition of assets

(3,000)




Purchases of property and equipment

(487)



(128)


Sales of used lease pool equipment

2,792



6,020


Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

(2,081)



5,658


Cash flows from financing activities:


Net payments on revolving line of credit



(3,500)


Payments on term loan and other borrowings



(2,807)


Net proceeds from preferred stock offering

5,450



774


Preferred stock dividends

(796)



(401)


Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

4,654



(5,934)


Effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

189



(169)


Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

(3,037)



3,641


Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period

10,146



3,511


Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period

$

7,109



$

7,152


 

MITCHAM INDUSTRIES, INC.

Reconciliation of Net Loss and Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities to EBITDA and

Adjusted EBITDA

(unaudited)



For the Three Months Ended
July 31,


For the Six Months Ended
July 31,


2018


2017


2018


2017


(in thousands)


(in thousands)

Reconciliation of Net loss to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA








Net loss

$

(4,589)



$

(5,364)



$

(10,494)



$

(8,029)


Interest (income) expense, net

(17)



(17)



(35)



29


Depreciation and amortization

3,096



4,304



6,399



9,095


Provision for income taxes

85



357



522



586


EBITDA (1)

(1,425)



(720)



(3,608)



1,681


Non-cash foreign exchange losses (gains)

62



167



13



361


Stock-based compensation

242



237



368



461


Cost of lease pool sales

7



55



634



6,194


Adjusted EBITDA (1)

$

(1,114)



$

(261)



$

(2,593)



$

8,697


Reconciliation of Net cash provided by operating activities to EBITDA








Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

$

(2,433)



$

2,974



$

(5,799)



$

4,086


Stock-based compensation

(242)



(237)



(368)



(461)


Provision for doubtful accounts





(200)




Provision for inventory obsolescence

(115)



(59)



(115)



(67)


Changes in trade accounts, contracts and notes receivable

(398)



(3,702)



(1,886)



(5,877)


Interest received

1



28



2



120


Taxes paid, net of refunds

222



146



268



159


Gross profit (loss) from sale of lease pool equipment

710



163



1,246



2,852


Changes in inventory

562



(1,296)



1,406



107


Changes in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities and deferred revenue

875



977



609



929


Changes in prepaid expenses and other current assets

(85)



348



1,435



(201)


Foreign exchange (losses) gains, net

(48)



23



(64)



71


Other

(474)



(85)



(142)



(37)


EBITDA (1)

$

(1,425)



$

(720)



$

(3,608)



$

1,681




(1)

EBITDA is defined as net income before (a) interest income and interest expense, (b) provision for (or benefit from) income taxes and (c) depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA excludes non-cash foreign exchange gains and losses, non-cash costs of lease pool equipment sales and stock-based compensation. We consider EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to be important indicators for the performance of our business, but not measures of performance or liquidity calculated in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). We have included these non-GAAP financial measures because management utilizes this information for assessing our performance and liquidity, and as indicators of our ability to make capital expenditures, service debt and finance working capital requirements and we believe that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are measurements that are commonly used by analysts and some investors in evaluating the performance and liquidity of companies such as us. In particular, we believe that it is useful to our analysts and investors to understand this relationship because it excludes transactions not related to our core cash operating activities.  We believe that excluding these transactions allows investors to meaningfully trend and analyze the performance of our core cash operations. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not measures of financial performance or liquidity under GAAP and should not be considered in isolation or as alternatives to cash flow from operating activities or as alternatives to net income as indicators of operating performance or any other measures of performance derived in accordance with GAAP. In evaluating our performance as measured by EBITDA, management recognizes and considers the limitations of this measurement. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect our obligations for the payment of income taxes, interest expense or other obligations such as capital expenditures. Accordingly, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are only two of the measurements that management utilizes.  Other companies in our industry may calculate EBITDA or Adjusted EBITDA differently than we do and EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable with similarly titled measures reported by other companies. 

 

Mitcham Industries, Inc.

Segment Operating Results

(in thousands)

(unaudited)



For the Three Months Ended
July 31,


For the Six Months Ended
July 31,


2018


2017


2018


2017


(in thousands)


(in thousands)

Revenues:








Marine technology products

$

6,012



$

9,662



$

9,720



$

16,573


Equipment leasing

2,473



1,271



6,520



12,816


Inter-segment sales

(135)



(97)



(277)



(120)


Total revenues

8,350



10,836



15,963



29,269


Cost of sales:








Marine technology products

3,351



5,943



5,579



9,942


Equipment leasing

3,274



4,373



7,556



15,636


Inter-segment costs

(135)



(98)



(277)



(121)


Total cost of sales

6,490



10,218



12,858



25,457


Gross profit

1,860



618



3,105



3,812


Operating expenses:








Selling, general and administrative

5,504



4,825



11,134



9,629


Research and development

312



240



682



338


Provision for doubtful accounts





200




Depreciation and amortization

620



525



1,237



1,106


Total operating expenses

6,436



5,590



13,253



11,073


Operating loss

$

(4,576)



$

(4,972)



$

(10,148)



$

(7,261)


Marine Technology Products Segment:








Revenues:








Seamap

$

3,814



$

7,490



$

5,566



$

12,377


Klein

1,591



1,002



3,103



1,939


SAP

797



1,622



1,277



2,911


Intra-segment sales

(190)



(452)



(226)



(654)



6,012



9,662



9,720



16,573


Cost of sales:








Seamap

1,785



4,206



2,629



6,767


Klein

1,090



944



2,126



1,677


SAP

666



1,245



1,064



2,262


Intra-segment sales

(190)



(452)



(240)



(764)



3,351



5,943



5,579



9,942


Gross profit

$

2,661



$

3,719



$

4,141



$

6,631


Gross profit margin

44

%


38

%


43

%


40

%

Equipment Leasing Segment:








Revenue:


Equipment leasing

$

1,630



$

977



$

4,327



$

3,694


Lease pool equipment sales

718



228



1,881



9,062


Other equipment sales

125



66



312



60



2,473



1,271



6,520



12,816


Cost of sales:


Direct costs-equipment leasing

797



561



1,725



1,505


Lease pool depreciation

2,445



3,750



5,099



7,931


Cost of lease pool equipment sales

7



66



634



6,195


Cost of other equipment sales

25



(4)



98



5



3,274



4,373



7,556



15,636


Gross loss

$

(801)



$

(3,102)



$

(1,036)



$

(2,820)


 

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