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Mitcham Industries Reports Fiscal 2020 Second Quarter Results

Sep 04, 2019 at 4:30 PM EDT

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Sept. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitcham Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIND) ("Mitcham" or "the Company") today announced financial results for its fiscal 2020 second quarter ended July 31, 2019.

Total revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 increased 7% to $8.9 million, compared to $8.4 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2019.  The improvement was driven primarily by further growth within the Marine Technology Products segment.  Revenues from the Marine Technology Products segment rose 12% to $6.7 million in the second quarter, compared to $6.0 million in the same period last year.  Revenue from the Equipment Leasing segment was $2.2 million in the second quarter, down 12% from $2.5 million in the same period last year. 

The Company reported a net loss of $3.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2020 compared to a net loss of $4.6  million in the same period during fiscal 2019.  The net loss attributable to common shareholders of $3.6 million, or $(0.30) per share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2020 improved from a loss of $5.0 million, or $(0.41) per share, in the second quarter of fiscal 2019. 

Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 was a loss of $1.0 million, relatively flat with the loss of approximately $1.1 million in the same period last year.  Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP measure, 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 fiscal 2020 second quarter results came in as expected.  We continue to see encouraging order activity for our Marine Technology products segment and saw a 12% year-over-year increase in top-line growth this quarter.  Our revenues were affected mostly by the delay of seismic source controller orders that appear to have been pushed out until later this year.  However, our backlog of firm orders continues to grow and reached approximately $14 million as of July 31, 2019, an increase of 27% from $11.0 million at April 30, 2019 and up from $8.7 million at January 31, 2019.  Orders for our new MA-X sonar technology contributed to our backlog growth. We ramped up our research and development expenses by 60% in the quarter as we continue to expand our technology offerings and respond to specific customer requests. 

"As we continue to implement our strategic shift away from energy-dependent markets, we are making progress expanding our position in marine markets with our new technology and products.  For example, we are seeing new opportunities for commercial and military programs, fueled in part, we believe, by some of our recent technology developments. We are also working on a number of fronts to form partnerships with others as another means of expanding our product and technology offerings," added Capps.  "The flow of firm orders in the marine seismic market, specifically for source controller solutions, has been slower than we anticipated.  Our customers have shown us a number of instances in which enhancements in technology are desired, or even necessary.  However, most customers have been reluctant to pull the trigger on committing the capital necessary for the enhancements.  We remain confident that these opportunities will come to fruition, but the timing continues to be uncertain. 

"In the Equipment Leasing segment, we saw a 12% decline in top-line growth, as expected.  While we believe that this business will not return to historical levels this year, we are seeing opportunities within this part of our business, particularly in Europe.  

"Regarding our financial position, our capital structure remains strong, with no funded debt on our balance sheet and ample liquidity, including cash and cash equivalents of $7.6 million as of July 31, 2019.  Overall, we are very pleased with the steady pace of order activity so far this year although the uncertainty surrounding the global economy, which has impacted capital availability and product demand, has caused some of our customers to delay the timing of certain order deliveries.  For this reason, we now expect to produce positive operating income by the fourth quarter of this fiscal year rather than completing our full fiscal year in positive territory." 

FISCAL 2020 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS
Total revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 increased compared to last year's second quarter to $8.9 million, driven by higher marine technology products sales. Marine technology products segment sales increased to $6.7 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2020 compared to $6.0 million in last year's second quarter.  Seamap sales increased 29% from the prior year period to $4.9 million, and Klein sales increased 16% compared to the same period last year to $1.8 million. Included in last year's second quarter sales was a $797,000 contribution from SAP, which was sold in the first quarter of fiscal 2020 and therefore, not included in the recent quarterly results.

Total Equipment leasing revenues were $2.2 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2020 compared to $2.5 million in the same period last year.  Equipment leasing revenues, excluding equipment sales, were $1.4 million, a decrease of 16% compared to the same period last year.  Lease pool equipment sales were $455,000 in the second quarter of fiscal 2020 compared to $718,000 in the second quarter a year ago. Other equipment sales were $347,000 in the second quarter of fiscal 2019 compared to $125,000 in the second quarter a year ago.

Lease pool depreciation expense in the second quarter of fiscal 2020 decreased 53% to $1.1 million from $2.4 million in the same period a year ago due to lease pool sales and minimal purchase of lease pool equipment in recent periods. 

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $4.8 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2020 compared to $5.5 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2019 and $5.2 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2019.  As a percentage of revenues, SG&A expenses in the second quarter of 2020 decreased to 54% from 66% in last year's second quarter.

CONFERENCE CALL
Management has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, September 5 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Central Time) to discuss fiscal 2020 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 12, 2019 and may be accessed by calling (201) 612-7415 and using passcode 13693821#. 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 Dennard Lascar Investor Relations (713) 529‑6600 or email mind@dennardlascar.com.

About Mitcham Industries
Mitcham Industries, Inc. provides technology to the oceanographic, hydrographic, defense, seismic and security industries.  Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, Mitcham has a global presence with operating locations in the United States, Canada, 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.

Forward-looking Statements
Certain statements and information in this press release concerning results for the quarter ended July 31, 2019 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




Ken Dennard / Zach Vaughan


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, 2019


January 31, 2019

ASSETS

Current assets:




Cash and cash equivalents

$

7,489


$

9,389

Restricted cash

150


160

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,073 and $2,113 at July 31, 2019 and January 31, 2019, respectively

10,649


12,082

Inventories, net

13,115


10,774

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

3,323


1,735

Assets held for sale


2,202

Total current assets

34,726


36,342

Seismic equipment lease pool and property and equipment, net

11,841


14,155

Operating lease right-of-use assets

2,738


Intangible assets, net

9,909


10,495

Goodwill

2,531


2,531

Deferred tax asset

68


68

Long-term receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $- at July 31, 2019 and January 31, 2019

90


712

Other assets

1,144


712

Long-term assets held for sale


286

Total assets

$

63,047


$

65,301

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:




Accounts payable

$

1,977


$

1,534

Deferred revenue

405


1,040

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

4,650


3,738

Income taxes payable

177


224

Operating lease liabilities - current

720


Liabilities held for sale


892

Total current liabilities

7,929


7,428

Operating lease liabilities - non-current

2,018


Other non-current liabilities

1,086


1,195

Total liabilities

11,033


8,623

Shareholders' equity:




Preferred stock, at cost, $1.00 par value; 1,000 shares authorized; 917 and 830 shares issued and outstanding at July 31, 2019 and January 31, 2019, respectively

20,310


18,330

Common stock, $0.01 par value; 20,000 shares authorized; 14,058 and 14,049 shares issued at July 31, 2019, and January 31, 2019, respectively

141


140

Additional paid-in capital

123,452


123,085

Treasury stock, at cost (1,929 shares at July 31, 2019 and January 31, 2019)

(16,860)


(16,860)

Accumulated deficit

(70,494)


(63,973)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(4,535)


(4,044)

Total shareholders' equity

52,014


56,678

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$

63,047


$

65,301

 

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,



2019


2018


2019


2018

Revenues:









Sale of marine technology products


$

6,723


$

5,877


$

12,700


$

9,443

Equipment leasing


1,374


1,630


4,697


4,327

Sale of lease pool and other equipment


801


843


1,358


2,193

Total revenues


8,898


8,350


18,755


15,963

Cost of sales:









Sale of marine technology products


3,887


3,216


7,342


5,302

Equipment leasing (including lease pool depreciation)


1,880


3,242


4,291


6,824

Equipment sales


249


32


499


732

Total cost of sales


6,016


6,490


12,132


12,858

Gross profit


2,882


1,860


6,623


3,105

Operating expenses:









Selling, general and administrative


4,795


5,504


10,027


11,134

Research and development


498


312


813


682

Provision for doubtful accounts





200

Depreciation and amortization


651


620


1,301


1,237

Total operating expenses


5,944


6,436


12,141


13,253

Operating loss


(3,062)


(4,576)


(5,518)


(10,148)

Other income (expense):









Interest (expense) income, net


(11)


17


(22)


35

Other, net


(15)


55


92


141

Total other (expense) income


(26)


72


70


176

Loss before income taxes


(3,088)


(4,504)


(5,448)


(9,972)

Provision for income taxes


(48)


(85)


(103)


(522)

Net loss


$

(3,136)


$

(4,589)


$

(5,551)


$

(10,494)

Preferred stock dividends


(499)


(411)


(970)


(796)

Net loss attributable to common shareholders


$

(3,635)


$

(5,000)


$

(6,521)


$

(11,290)

Net loss per common share:









Basic


$

(0.30)


$

(0.41)


$

(0.54)


$

(0.93)

Diluted


$

(0.30)


$

(0.41)


$

(0.54)


$

(0.93)

Shares used in computing loss per common share:









Basic


12,128


12,093


12,124


12,090

Diluted


12,128


12,093


12,124


12,090

 

MITCHAM INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)




For the Six Months Ended
 July 31,



2019


2018

Cash flows from operating activities:





Net loss


$

(5,551)


$

(10,494)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:





Depreciation and amortization


3,960


6,399

Stock-based compensation


341


368

Provision for doubtful accounts, net of charge offs



200

Provision for inventory obsolescence



115

Gross profit from sale of lease pool equipment


(780)


(1,246)

Deferred tax expense


135


(306)

Changes in:





Accounts receivable


100


2,227

Unbilled revenue


3


(341)

Inventories


(2,372)


(1,406)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets


(11)


(1,435)

Income taxes receivable and payable


(47)


665

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities


632


(1,551)

Deferred revenue


(50)


942

Foreign exchange losses net of gains


137


64

Net cash used in operating activities


(3,503)


(5,799)

Cash flows from investing activities:





Purchases of seismic equipment held for lease


(230)


(1386)

Acquisition of assets



(3,000)

Purchases of property and equipment


(573)


(487)

Sale of used lease pool equipment


1,186


2,792

Sale of business, net of cash sold


239


Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities


622


(2,081)

Cash flows from financing activities:





Proceeds from exercise of stock options


26


Net proceeds from preferred stock offering


1,980


5,450

Preferred stock dividends


(970)


(796)

Net cash provided by financing activities


1,036


4,654

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


(65)


189

Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash


(1,910)


(3,037)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period


9,549


10,146

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period


$

7,639


$

7,109

 

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,



2019


2018


2019


2018



(in thousands)


(in thousands)

Reconciliation of Net loss to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA









Net loss


$

(3,136)


$

(4,589)


$

(5,551)


$

(10,494)

Interest expense (income), net


11


(17)


22


(35)

Depreciation and amortization


1,829


3,096


3,960


6,399

Provision for income taxes


48


85


103


522

EBITDA (1)


(1,248)


(1,425)


(1,466)


(3,608)

Non-cash foreign exchange losses


89


62


141


13

Stock-based compensation


169


242


341


368

Cost of lease pool sales


38


7


94


634

Adjusted EBITDA (1)


$

(952)


$

(1,114)


$

(890)


$

(2,593)

Reconciliation of Net cash provided by operating activities to EBITDA









Net cash used in operating activities


$

(1,652)


$

(2,433)


$

(3,503)


$

(5,799)

Stock-based compensation


(169)


(242)


(341)


(368)

Provision for doubtful accounts





(200)

Provision for inventory obsolescence



(115)



(115)

Changes in accounts receivable (current and long-term)


(27)


(398)


(103)


(1,886)

Interest paid


13


1


27


2

Taxes paid, net of refunds


85


222


182


268

Gross profit from sale of lease pool equipment


417


710


780


1,246

Changes in inventory


1,871


562


2,372


1,406

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


(987)


875


(582)


609

Changes in prepaid expenses and other current assets


(661)


(85)


11


1,435

Foreign exchange losses, net


(153)


(48)


(137)


(64)

Other


15


(474)


(172)


(142)

EBITDA (1)


$

(1,248)


$

(1,425)


$

(1,466)


$

(3,608)



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, stock-based compensation and other non-cash tax related items. 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 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 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,



2019


2018


2019


2018

Revenues:









Marine technology products


$

6,745


$

6,012


$

12,727


$

9,720

Equipment leasing


2,175


2,473


6,110


6,520

Inter-segment sales


(22)


(135)


(82)


(277)

Total revenues


8,898


8,350


18,755


15,963

Cost of sales:









Marine technology products


3,909


3,351


7,424


5,579

Equipment leasing


2,129


3,274


4,790


7,556

Inter-segment costs


(22)


(135)


(82)


(277)

Total cost of sales


6,016


6,490


12,132


12,858

Gross profit


2,882


1,860


6,623


3,105

Operating expenses:









Selling, general and administrative


4,795


5,504


10,027


11,134

Research and development


498


312


813


682

Provision for doubtful accounts





200

Depreciation and amortization


651


620


1,301


1,237

Total operating expenses


5,944


6,436


12,141


13,253

Operating loss


$

(3,062)


$

(4,576)


$

(5,518)


$

(10,148)

Marine Technology Products Segment:









Revenues:









Seamap


$

4,904


$

3,814


$

9,228


$

5,566

Klein


1,841


1,591


3,402


3,103

SAP



797


101


1,277

Intra-segment sales



(190)


(4)


(226)



6,745


6,012


12,727


9,720

Cost of sales:









Seamap


2,307


1,785


4,630


2,629

Klein


1,602


1,090


2,703


2,126

SAP



666


95


1,064

Intra-segment sales



(190)


(4)


(240)



3,909


3,351


7,424


5,579

Gross profit


$

2,836


$

2,661


$

5,303


$

4,141

Gross profit margin


42

%


44

%


42

%


43

%

Equipment Leasing Segment:









Revenue:



Equipment leasing


$

1,373


$

1,630


$

4,751


$

4,327

Lease pool equipment sales


455


718


874


1,881

Other equipment sales


347


125


485


312



2,175


2,473


6,110


6,520

Cost of sales:



Direct costs-equipment leasing


737


797


1,702


1,725

Lease pool depreciation


1,143


2,445


2,589


5,099

Cost of lease pool equipment sales


38


7


94


634

Cost of other equipment sales


211


25


405


98



2,129


3,274


4,790


7,556

Gross profit (loss)


$

46


$

(801)


$

1,320


$

(1,036)

 

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