Infinera Corporation Reports First Quarter 2014 Financial Results

SUNNYVALE, CA--(Marketwired - Apr 23, 2014) - Infinera Corporation (NASDAQ: INFN), a provider of Intelligent Transport Networks™, today released financial results for the first quarter of 2014 ended March 29, 2014.

GAAP revenue for the quarter was $142.8 million compared to $139.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2013 and $124.6 million in the first quarter of 2013.

GAAP gross margins for the quarter were 40.9% compared to 40.2% in the fourth quarter of 2013 and 34.2% in the first quarter of 2013.

GAAP net loss for the quarter was $(4.4) million, or $(0.04) per share, compared to net loss of $(10.2) million, or $(0.08) per share, in the fourth quarter of 2013, and a net loss of $(15.3) million, or $(0.13) per share, in the first quarter of 2013.

Non-GAAP gross margins for the quarter were 41.8% compared to 41.4% in the fourth quarter of 2013 and 35.9% in the first quarter of 2013.

Non-GAAP net income for the quarter was $4.2 million, or $0.03 per share, compared to net loss of $(0.2) million, or break even on an earnings per share basis in the fourth quarter of 2013, and net loss of $(7.3) million, or $(0.06) per share, in the first quarter of 2013.

These non-GAAP measures exclude non-cash stock-based compensation expenses and the amortization of debt discount on Infinera's convertible senior notes. A further explanation of the use of non-GAAP financial information and a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the GAAP equivalents can be found at the end of this release.

Management Commentary:

"Our first quarter performance was exceptionally strong in what is typically a soft quarter for our industry. We are benefitting from the continued investment cycle in 100G and network convergence. The favorable economics of our PIC-based architectures and the operational benefits of super-channels positions us as the industry recognized leader in the optical market," said Tom Fallon, Chief Executive Officer. "I remain optimistic about our short-, intermediate- and long-term opportunity. Our focus this year remains on winning footprint, gaining market share, and servicing customers. We believe the continued growth of our business in long-haul, combined with product investments in adjacent markets, is the best way for us to provide long-term shareholder value."

Conference Call Information:

Infinera will host a conference call for analysts and investors to discuss its first quarter of 2014 results and its outlook for the second quarter of 2014 today at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (2:00 p.m. Pacific Time). A live webcast of the conference call will also be accessible from the Investor Relations' section of Infinera's website at www.infinera.com. Following the webcast, an archived version will be available on the website for 90 days. To hear the replay, parties in the United States and Canada should call 1-888-566-0689. International parties can access the replay at 1-402-998-0823.

About Infinera
Infinera provides Intelligent Transport Networks to help carriers exploit the increasing demand for cloud-based services and data center connectivity as they advance into the Terabit Era. Infinera is unique in its use of breakthrough semiconductor technology to deliver large scale Photonic Integrated Circuit (PICs) and the application of PICs to vertically integrated optical networking solutions that deliver the industry's only commercially available 500 Gb/s FlexCoherent super-channels. Infinera Intelligent Transport Network solutions include the DTN-X, DTN and ATN platforms. Find more at www.infinera.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements are based on information available to Infinera as of the date hereof and actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied due to risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding Infinera's expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies including statements regarding Infinera's opportunity in the short-, intermediate- and long-term; Infinera's ability to win footprint and gain market share; and Infinera's belief that continued growth of its business in long haul, combined with product investments, is the best way for Infinera to provide long-term shareholder value. Such forward-looking statements can be identified by forward-looking words such as "anticipated," "believed," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "should," "will," and "would" or similar words. The risks and uncertainties that could cause Infinera's results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements include aggressive business tactics by Infinera's competitors, Infinera's reliance on single-source suppliers, Infinera's ability to protect Infinera's intellectual property, claims by others that Infinera infringes their intellectual property, and Infinera's ability to respond to rapid technological changes, and other risks that may impact Infinera's business are set forth in its annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on February 21, 2014, as well as subsequent reports filed with or furnished to the SEC. These reports are available on Infinera's website at www.infinera.com and the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Infinera assumes no obligation to, and does not currently intend to, update any such forward-looking statements.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

In addition to disclosing financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), this press release and the accompanying tables contain certain non-GAAP measures that exclude non-cash stock-based compensation expenses and amortization of debt discount on Infinera's convertible senior notes. Infinera believes these adjustments are appropriate to enhance an overall understanding of its underlying financial performance and also its prospects for the future and are considered by management for the purpose of making operational decisions. In addition, these results are the primary indicators management uses as a basis for its planning and forecasting of future periods. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for net income (loss), basic and diluted net income (loss) per share, or gross margin prepared in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures are not based on a comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles and are subject to limitations. For a description of these non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, please see the section titled, "GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations." Infinera anticipates disclosing forward-looking non-GAAP information in its conference call to discuss its first quarter results, including an estimate of non-GAAP earnings for the second quarter of 2014 that excludes non-cash stock-based compensation expenses and amortization of debt discount on Infinera's convertible senior notes.

A copy of this press release can be found on the Investor Relations' page of Infinera's website at www.infinera.com.

Infinera and the Infinera logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Infinera Corporation. All other trademarks used or mentioned herein belong to their respective owners.

Infinera Corporation
GAAP Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
			Three Months Ended
			March 29,			March 30,
			2014			2013
Revenue:
	Product		$	124,242		$	108,343
	Services			18,573			16,282
		Total revenue		142,815			124,625
Cost of revenue (1):
	Cost of product			78,438			75,447
	Cost of services			5,971			6,476
		Total cost of revenue		84,409			81,923
Gross profit				58,406			42,702
Operating expenses (1):
	Research and development			29,346			29,726
	Sales and marketing			17,862			18,046
	General and administrative			12,254			9,872
		Total operating expenses		59,462			57,644
Loss from operations				(1,056	)		(14,942	)
Other income (expense), net:
	Interest income			336			197
	Interest expense			(2,677	)		-
	Other gain (loss), net:			(729	)		(203	)
		Total other income (expense), net		(3,070	)		(6	)
Loss before income taxes				(4,126	)		(14,948	)
Provision for income taxes				248			331
Net loss			$	(4,374	)	$	(15,279	)
Net loss per common share, basic and diluted			$	(0.04	)	$	(0.13	)
Weighted average shares used in computing basicand diluted net loss per common share				121,352			114,308

(1)

The following table summarizes the effects of stock-based compensation related to employees and non-employees for the three months ended March 29, 2014 and March 30, 2013:

				Three Months Ended
				March 29,			March 30,
				2014			2013
	Cost of revenue		$	452		$	486
	Research and development			2,138			3,119
	Sales and marketing			1,720			1,999
	General and administration			1,530			769
				5,840			6,373
	Cost of revenue - amortization from balance sheet*			832			1,602
	Total stock-based compensation expense		$	6,672		$	7,975
	* Stock-based compensation expense deferred to inventory and deferred inventory costs in prior periods and recognized in the current period.

Infinera Corporation
GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliations
(In thousands, except percentages and per share data)
(Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended
		March 29,					December 28,				March 30,
		2014					2013				2013
Reconciliation of Gross Profit:
U.S. GAAP as reported		$	58,406				$	55,912			$	42,702
Stock-based compensation(1)			1,284					1,695				2,088
Non-GAAP as adjusted		$	59,690				$	57,607			$	44,790
Reconciliation of Gross Margin:
U.S. GAAP as reported			40.9	%				40.2	%			34.2	%
Stock-based compensation(1)			0.9	%				1.2	%			1.7	%
Non-GAAP as adjusted			41.8	%				41.4	%			35.9	%
Reconciliation of Income (Loss) from Operations:
U.S. GAAP as reported		$	(1,056	)			$	(7,081	)		$	(14,942	)
Stock-based compensation(1)			6,672					8,174				7,975
Non-GAAP as adjusted		$	5,616				$	1,093			$	(6,967	)
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss):
U.S. GAAP as reported		$	(4,374	)			$	(10,178	)		$	(15,279	)
Stock-based compensation(1)			6,672					8,174				7,975
Amortization of debt discount(2)			1,860					1,814				-
Non-GAAP as adjusted		$	4,158				$	(190	)		$	(7,304	)
Net Income (Loss) per Common Share - Basic:
U.S. GAAP as reported		$	(0.04	)			$	(0.08	)		$	(0.13	)
Non-GAAP as adjusted		$	0.03				$	-			$	(0.06	)
Net Income (Loss) per Common Share - Diluted:
U.S. GAAP as reported		$	(0.04	)			$	(0.08	)		$	(0.13	)
Non-GAAP as adjusted(3)		$	0.03				$	-			$	(0.06	)
Weighted average shares used in computing net income (loss) per common share - U.S. GAAP:
Basic			121,352					119,743				114,308
Diluted			121,352					119,743				114,308
Weighted average shares used in computing net income (loss) per common share - Non-GAAP:
Basic			121,352					119,743				114,308
Diluted(3)			125,435					125,134				117,602
(1)	Stock-based compensation expense is calculated in accordance with the fair value recognition provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 718, Compensation-Stock Compensation effective January 1, 2006. The following table summarizes the effects of stock-based compensation related to employees and non-employees (in thousands):

			Three Months Ended
			March 29,			December 28,			March 30,
			2014			2013			2013
	Cost of revenue		$	452		$	489		$	486
	Research and development			2,138			2,725			3,119
	Sales and marketing			1,720			1,965			1,999
	General and administration			1,530			1,789			769
				5,840			6,968			6,373
	Cost of revenue - amortization from balance sheet*			832			1,206			1,602
	Total stock-based compensation expense		$	6,672		$	8,174		$	7,975
	* Stock-based compensation expense deferred to inventory and deferred inventory costs in prior periods and recognized in the current period.
(2)	Under GAAP, certain convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash on conversion are required to be separately accounted for as liability (debt) and equity (conversion option) components of the instrument in a manner that reflects the issuer's non-convertible debt borrowing rate. Accordingly, for GAAP purposes, Infinera is required to amortize as a debt discount an amount equal to the fair value of the conversion option that was recorded in equity as interest expense on its $150 million 1.75% convertible debt issuance in May 2013 over the term of the notes. These amounts have been adjusted in arriving at Infinera's non-GAAP results because management believes that this non-cash expense is not indicative of ongoing operating performance and provides a better indication of Infinera's underlying business performance.
(3)	Diluted shares used to calculate net loss per share on a non-GAAP basis provided for informational purposes only.

Infinera Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except par values)
(Unaudited)
				March 29,				December 28,
				2014				2013
ASSETS
Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents			$	85,249			$	124,330
	Short-term investments				226,705				172,660
	Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
	of $41 in 2014 and $43 in 2013				107,405				100,643
	Inventory				126,465				123,685
	Prepaid expenses and other current assets				20,537				17,752
		Total current assets			566,361				539,070
Property, plant and equipment, net					78,801				79,668
Long-term investments					32,756				64,419
Cost-method investment					9,000				9,000
Long-term restricted cash					4,392				3,904
Other non-current assets					5,776				4,865
		Total assets		$	697,086			$	700,926
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
	Accounts payable			$	37,843			$	39,843
	Accrued expenses				20,244				22,431
	Accrued compensation and related benefits				21,377				33,899
	Accrued warranty				14,351				12,374
	Deferred revenue				31,496				32,402
		Total current liabilities			125,311				140,949
	Long-term debt, net				111,024				109,164
	Accrued warranty, non-current				12,034				10,534
	Deferred revenue, non-current				4,886				4,888
	Other long-term liabilities				17,563				17,581
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
	Preferred stock, $0.001 par value
	Authorized shares - 25,000 and no shares issued and outstanding				-				-
	Common stock, $0.001 par value
	Authorized shares - 500,000 as of March 29, 2014 and December 28, 2013
	Issued and outstanding shares - 122,485 as of March 29, 2014 and 119,887
	as of December 28, 2013				123				120
	Additional paid-in capital				1,038,216				1,025,661
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss				(3,212	)			(3,486	)
	Accumulated deficit				(608,859	)			(604,485	)
	Total stockholders' equity				426,268				417,810
		Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	697,086			$	700,926

Infinera Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
					Three Months Ended
					March 29,				March 30,
					2014				2013
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net loss					$	(4,374	)		$	(15,279	)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
	Depreciation and amortization					6,314				6,334
	(Recovery of) provision for other receivables					-				(88	)
	Amotization of debt discount and issuance costs					2,020				-
	Amortization of premium on investments					828				314
	Stock-based compensation expense					6,672				7,975
	Other gain					(20	)			(243	)
	Changes in assets and liabilities:
		Accounts receivable				(6,762	)			(5,094	)
		Inventory				(3,354	)			(5,041	)
		Prepaid expenses and other assets				(3,797	)			(361	)
		Accounts payable				(2,080	)			(8,045	)
		Accrued liabilities and other expenses				(13,448	)			(6,301	)
		Deferred revenue				(909	)			4,340
		Accrued warranty				3,477				190
			Net cash used in operating activities			(15,433	)			(21,299	)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
	Purchase of available-for-sale investments					(80,223	)			(20,023	)
	Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale investments					-				2,850
	Proceeds from maturities and calls of investments					57,063				33,835
	Purchase of property and equipment					(5,608	)			(4,936	)
	Change in restricted cash					(479	)			44
		Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities				(29,247	)			11,770
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
	Proceeds from issuance of common stock					7,054				5,560
	Minimum tax withholding paid on behalf of employees for net share settlement					(1,619	)			(1,493	)
		Net cash provided by financing activities				5,435				4,067
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash						164				(206	)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents						(39,081	)			(5,668	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period						124,330				104,666
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period					$	85,249			$	98,998
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
	Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds				$	303			$	210
Supplemental schedule of non-cash financing activities:
	Transfer of inventory to fixed assets				$	603			$	1,522

Infinera Corporation
Supplemental Financial Information
(Unaudited)
	Q2'12	Q3'12	Q4'12	Q1'13	Q2'13	Q3'13	Q4'13	Q1'14
Revenue ($ Mil)	$93.5	$112.2	$128.1	$124.6	$138.4	$142.0	$139.1	$142.8
Gross Margin % (1)	36.6%	39.1%	35.9%	35.9%	38.9%	49.2%	41.4%	41.8%
Invoiced Shipment Composition:
Domestic %	70%	70%	63%	63%	64%	73%	54%	78%
International %	30%	30%	37%	37%	36%	27%	46%	22%
Largest Customer %	15%	13%	13%	14%	< 10%	17%	11%	21%
Cash Related Information:
Cash from (used in) Operations ($ Mil)	$(22.7)	$(29.3)	$8.3	$(21.3)	$17.9	$12.8	$25.8	$(15.4)
Capital Expenditures ($ Mil)	$6.1	$2.5	$3.2	$4.9	$4.5	$4.2	$7.5	$5.6
Depreciation & Amortization ($ Mil)	$5.7	$6.1	$6.4	$6.3	$6.3	$5.9	$6.0	$6.3
DSO's	55	74	76	82	64	56	66	68
Inventory Metrics:
Raw Materials ($ Mil)	$14.8	$12.4	$13.0	$12.2	$9.8	$12.1	$14.3	$13.2
Work in Process ($ Mil)	$49.4	$59.8	$57.3	$53.1	$41.0	$45.7	$49.2	$47.8
Finished Goods ($ Mil)	$50.9	$46.3	$57.5	$65.7	$70.5	$65.7	$60.2	$65.5
Total Inventory ($ Mil)	$115.1	$118.5	$127.8	$131.0	$121.3	$123.5	$123.7	$126.5
Inventory Turns (2)	2.1	2.3	2.6	2.4	2.8	2.3	2.6	2.6
Worldwide Headcount	1,228	1,235	1,242	1,219	1,238	1,296	1,318	1,346

(1)	Amounts reflect non-GAAP results. Non-GAAP adjustments include non-cash stock-based compensation expense.
(2)	Infinera calculates non-GAAP inventory turns as annualized non-GAAP cost of revenue before adjustments for non-cash stock-based compensation expense divided by the average inventory for the quarter.