FARO Announces Third Quarter Financial Results
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FARO Announces Third Quarter Financial Results

LAKE MARY, Fla., Nov. 6, 2024 — (PRNewswire) — FARO® Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: FARO), a global leader in 4D digital reality solutions, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024.

"I am proud of our ongoing progress in profitability, achieving 55.7% gross margins, GAAP net loss of $0.3 million and $8.9 million of adjusted EBITDA, or 10.7% of revenue, all exceeding our expectations for the third quarter. This marks a significant transformation in our operations over the past year, as its the first time that we have delivered back-to-back double-digit quarterly adjusted EBITDA margins in almost a decade," said Peter Lau, President & Chief Executive Officer. "Looking ahead, we are committed to executing on our growth initiatives, even in a difficult macroeconomic environment. With our recent product launches, including the Quantum X Arm and next generation Focus Premium Max Laser Scanner, we are excited about the actions we are taking to drive organic revenue growth over the longer term."

Third Quarter 2024 Financial Summary

* A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures is provided in the financial schedules portion at the end of this press release. An additional explanation of these measures is included below under the heading "Non-GAAP Financial Measures".

Outlook for the Fourth Quarter 2024
For the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2024, FARO currently expects:

Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call to discuss these results on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. ET. Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing (800) 343-4849 (U.S.) or +1 (785) 424-1699 (International) and using the passcode FARO. A live webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of FARO's website at: https://www.faro.com/en/About-Us/Investor-Relations/Financial-Events-and-Presentations

A replay webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company's web site approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call and will remain available for approximately 30 calendar days.

About FARO
For over 40 years, FARO has provided industry-leading technology solutions that enable customers to measure their world, and then use that data to make smarter decisions faster. FARO continues to be a pioneer in bridging the digital and physical worlds through data-driven reliable accuracy, precision, and immediacy. For more information, visit www.faro.com.  

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release contains information about our financial results that are not presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). These non-GAAP financial measures, including non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP income (loss) from operations, non-GAAP net income (loss) and non-GAAP net income (loss) per share, exclude the impact of purchase accounting intangible amortization expense, stock-based compensation, restructuring and other charges, and other tax adjustments, and are provided to enhance investors' overall understanding of our historical operations and financial performance.

In addition, we present EBITDA, which is calculated as net income (loss) before interest (income) expense, net, income tax benefit (expense) and depreciation and amortization, and Adjusted EBITDA, which is calculated as EBITDA, excluding other (income) expense, net, stock-based compensation, and restructuring and other charges, as measures of our operating profitability. The most directly comparable GAAP measure to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA is net income (loss). We also present Adjusted EBITDA margin, which is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA as a percent of total sales.

We have included non-GAAP total sales on a constant currency basis. The most directly comparable GAAP measure to total sales on a constant currency basis is total sales. We believe constant currency information is useful in analyzing underlying trends in our business and the commercial performance of our products by eliminating the impact of highly volatile fluctuations in foreign currency markets and allows for period-to-period comparisons of our performance. For simplicity, we may elect to omit this information in future periods if we determine a lack of material impact. To present this information, current period performance for entities reporting in currencies other than U.S. dollars are converted to U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect during the last day of the prior comparable period.

Management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide investors with relevant period-to-period comparisons of our core operations using the same methodology that management employs in its review of the Company's operating results. These financial measures are not recognized terms under GAAP and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for a measure of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.

These non-GAAP financial measures have limitations that should be considered before using these measures to evaluate a company's financial performance. These non-GAAP financial measures, as presented, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies due to varying methods of calculation. The financial statement tables that accompany this press release include a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that are subject to risks and uncertainties, such as statements about the outlook for the fourth quarter of 2024, demand for and customer acceptance of FARO's products, FARO's product development and product launches, FARO's growth, strategic and restructuring plans and initiatives, including but not limited to the additional restructuring charges expected to be incurred in connection with our restructuring and integration plans and the timing and amount of cost savings and other benefits expected to be realized from the restructuring and integration plans and other strategic initiatives, and FARO's growth potential and profitability. Statements that are not historical facts or that describe the Company's plans, objectives, projections, expectations, assumptions, strategies, or goals are forward-looking statements. In addition, words such as "is," "will" and similar expressions or discussions of FARO's plans or other intentions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to various known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause actual results, performances, or achievements to differ materially from future results, performances, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Consequently, undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements.

Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

Forward-looking statements in this release represent the Company's judgment as of the date of this release. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, unless otherwise required by law.

 

FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)



Three Months Ended


Nine Months Ended

(in thousands, except share and per share data)

September 30,

2024


September 30,

2023


September 30,

2024


September 30,

2023

Sales








Product

$            61,461


$            66,911


$          186,309


$          199,754

Service

21,102


19,902


62,583


60,237

Total sales

82,563


86,813


248,892


259,991

Cost of sales








Product

26,246


34,640


82,817


112,691

Service

10,341


10,499


32,003


32,587

Total cost of sales

36,587


45,139


114,820


145,278

Gross profit

45,976


41,674


134,072


114,713

Operating expenses








Selling, general and administrative

34,041


37,970


106,224


117,907

Research and development

9,771


8,188


28,628


32,568

Restructuring costs


2,442


616


15,130

Total operating expenses

43,812


48,600


135,468


165,605

Income (loss) from operations

2,164


(6,926)


(1,396)


(50,892)

Other (income) expense








Interest expense

1,023


691


2,615


2,529

Other (income) expense, net

175


(381)


157


(125)

Income (loss) before income tax

966


(7,236)


(4,168)


(53,296)

Income tax expense

1,255


1,520


3,912


4,869

Net loss

$               (289)


$            (8,756)


$            (8,080)


$          (58,165)

Net loss per share - Basic

$              (0.02)


$              (0.46)


$              (0.42)


$              (3.08)

Net loss per share - Diluted

$              (0.02)


$              (0.46)


$              (0.42)


$              (3.08)

Weighted average shares - Basic

19,266,217


18,953,251


19,218,004


18,899,954

Weighted average shares - Diluted

19,266,217


18,953,251


19,218,004


18,899,954

 

FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)


(in thousands, except share and per share data)

September 30,
2024


December 31,
2023

ASSETS




Current assets:




Cash and cash equivalents

$                 88,913


$                 76,787

Short-term investments


19,496

Accounts receivable, net

83,208


92,028

Inventories, net

39,055


34,529

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

34,252


38,768

Total current assets

245,428


261,608

Non-current assets:




Property, plant and equipment, net

19,544


21,181

Operating lease right-of-use assets

17,208


12,231

Goodwill

110,972


109,534

Intangible assets, net

46,325


47,891

Service and sales demonstration inventory, net

21,436


23,147

Deferred income tax assets, net

24,826


25,027

Other long-term assets

3,891


4,073

Total assets

$               489,630


$               504,692

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY




Current liabilities:




Accounts payable

$                 30,438


$                 27,404

Accrued liabilities

25,208


29,930

Income taxes payable

6,881


5,699

Current portion of unearned service revenues

41,495


40,555

Customer deposits

4,282


4,251

Lease liabilities

4,645


5,434

Total current liabilities

112,949


113,273

Loan - 5.50% Convertible Senior Notes

70,096


72,760

Unearned service revenues - less current portion

20,051


20,256

Lease liabilities - less current portion

15,412


10,837

Deferred income tax liabilities

13,048


13,308

Income taxes payable - less current portion

2,510


5,629

Other long-term liabilities

46


23

Total liabilities

234,112


236,086

Commitments and contingencies




Shareholders' equity:




Common stock - par value $0.001, 50,000,000 shares authorized;

20,869,974 and 20,343,359 issued, respectively; 18,908,076 and 18,968,798

outstanding, respectively

20


20

Additional paid-in capital

354,765


346,277

Retained earnings

(17,869)


(9,789)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(40,729)


(37,247)

Common stock in treasury, at cost - 1,961,898 and 1,374,561 shares held,

respectively

(40,669)


(30,655)

Total shareholders' equity

255,518


268,606

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$               489,630


$               504,692

 

FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)



Nine Months Ended September 30,

(in thousands)

2024


2023

Cash flows from:




Operating activities:




Net loss

$            (8,080)


$          (58,165)

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




Depreciation and amortization

11,709


11,728

Stock-based compensation

8,471


12,276

Inventory write-downs


8,132

Asset impairment charges


5,333

Deferred income tax (benefit) and other non-cash charges

(1,230)


(82)

Provision for excess and obsolete inventory

861


1,754

Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs

336


294

Loss on disposal of assets

974


(155)

Provisions for bad debts, net of recoveries

966


834

Change in operating assets and liabilities:




Decrease (Increase) in:




Accounts receivable

6,864


1,282

Inventories

(8,097)


(544)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

4,298


4,047

(Decrease) Increase in:




Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

(1,722)


(2,802)

Income taxes payable

(1,884)


653

Customer deposits

144


(1,534)

Unearned service revenues

778


(1,198)

Other liabilities

(1,033)


567

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

13,355


(17,580)

Investing activities:




Purchases of property and equipment

(3,559)


(5,016)

Maturity of short-term investments

20,009


Cash paid for technology development, patents and licenses

(4,822)


(5,071)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

11,628


(10,087)

Financing activities:




Payments on finance leases

(135)


(154)

Cash settlement of equity awards


(89)

Repurchases of common stock

(10,014)


Proceeds from issuance of 5.50% Convertible Senior Notes, due 2028, net of discount,

issuance cost and accrued interest


72,310

Repayment of 5.50% Convertible Senior Notes, due 2028

(2,685)


Payment of contingent consideration for business acquisition


(1,098)

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

(12,834)


70,969

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

(23)


(1,195)

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

12,126


42,107

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

76,787


37,812

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$            88,913


$            79,919

 

FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP

(UNAUDITED)



Three Months Ended September 30,


Nine Months Ended September 30,

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

2024


2023


2024


2023

Gross profit, as reported

$        45,976


$        41,674


$      134,072


$      114,713

Stock-based compensation (1)

381


280


1,085


972

Restructuring and other costs (2)


456


2


1,326

Non-GAAP adjustments to gross profit

381


736


1,087


2,298

Non-GAAP gross profit

$        46,357


$        42,410


$      135,159


$      117,011

Gross margin, as reported

55.7 %


48.0 %


53.9 %


44.1 %

Non-GAAP gross margin

56.1 %


48.9 %


54.3 %


45.0 %









Selling, general and administrative, as reported

$        34,041


$        37,970


$      106,224


$      117,907

Stock-based compensation (1)

(1,858)


(3,588)


(5,996)


(9,710)

Restructuring and other costs (2)



(3,453)


Purchase accounting intangible amortization

(283)


(663)


(1,167)


(2,024)

Non-GAAP selling, general and administrative

$        31,900


$        33,719


$        95,608


$      106,173









Research and development, as reported

$          9,771


$          8,188


$        28,628


$        32,568

Stock-based compensation (1)

(529)


176


(1,390)


(1,594)

Purchase accounting intangible amortization

(1,085)


(501)


(2,089)


(1,541)

Non-GAAP research and development

$          8,157


$          7,863


$        25,149


$        29,433









Operating expenses, as reported

$        43,812


$        48,600


$      135,468


$      165,605

Stock-based compensation (1)

(2,387)


(3,411)


(7,386)


(11,304)

Restructuring and other costs (2)


(2,495)


(4,069)


(16,337)

Purchase accounting intangible amortization

(1,368)


(1,164)


(3,256)


(3,565)

Non-GAAP adjustments to operating expenses

(3,755)


(7,070)


(14,711)


(31,206)

Non-GAAP operating expenses

$        40,057


$        41,530


$      120,757


$      134,399









Income (loss) from operations, as reported

$          2,164


$        (6,926)


$        (1,396)


$      (50,892)

Non-GAAP adjustments to gross profit

381


737


1,087


2,298

Non-GAAP adjustments to operating expenses

3,755


7,070


14,711


31,206

Non-GAAP income (loss) from operations

$          6,300


$              881


$        14,402


$      (17,388)









Net loss, as reported

$            (289)


$        (8,756)


$        (8,080)


$      (58,165)

Non-GAAP adjustments to gross profit

381


737


1,087


2,298

Non-GAAP adjustments to operating expenses

3,755


7,070


14,711


31,206

Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (3)

(819)


(1,952)


(3,532)


(10,409)

Other tax adjustments (3)

967


3,358


4,861


17,700

Non-GAAP net income (loss)

$          3,995


$              457


$          9,047


$      (17,370)









Net loss per share - Diluted, as reported

$           (0.02)


$           (0.46)


$           (0.42)


$           (3.08)

Stock-based compensation (1)

0.14


0.19


0.44


0.65

Restructuring and other costs (2)


0.16


0.21


0.93

Purchase accounting intangible amortization

0.08


0.06


0.17


0.19

Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments (3)

(0.04)


(0.10)


(0.18)


(0.55)

Other tax adjustments (3)

0.05


0.18


0.25


0.94

Non-GAAP net income (loss) per share - Diluted

$             0.21


$             0.03


$             0.47


$           (0.92)



(1)

We exclude stock-based compensation, which is non-cash, from the non-GAAP financial measures because the Company believes that such exclusion provides a better comparison of results of ongoing operations for current and future periods with such results from past periods.



(2)    

On February 14, 2020, our Board of Directors approved a global restructuring plan (the "Restructuring Plan"), which is intended to support our strategic plan in an effort to improve operating performance and ensure that we are appropriately structured and resourced to deliver increased and sustainable value to our shareholders and customers. On February 7, 2023, our Board of Directors approved an integration plan (the "Integration Plan"), which is intended to streamline and simplify operations, particularly around our recent acquisitions and the resulting redundant operations and offerings. The Restructuring and other costs primarily consist of severance and related benefits associated with the Restructuring Plan, Integration Plan, and executive transitions.



(3)

The Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments is calculated by applying a statutory tax rate to Non-GAAP adjustments, including Stock-based compensation, Restructuring and other costs, non-recurring Inventory reserve charges, and Purchase accounting intangible amortization and fair value adjustments. In addition, when estimating our Non-GAAP income tax rate, we exclude the impact of items that impact our reported income tax rate that we do not believe are representative of our ongoing operating results, including the impact of valuation allowances we are currently recording in certain jurisdictions and certain discrete items such as adjustments to uncertain tax position reserves, as these items are difficult to predict and can impact our effective income tax rate. Specifically, Other tax adjustments during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 were comprised of $4.4 million related to the impact of valuation allowance adjustments and $0.5 million related to other discrete items. During the three months ended September 30, 2024, Other tax adjustments were comprised of $0.8 million related to the impact of valuation allowance adjustments and $0.2 million related to other discrete items. In 2023, Other tax adjustments during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 were comprised of $11.2 million related to the impact of valuation allowance adjustments and $6.5 million related to other items, including equity based compensation book to tax differences, non-GAAP adjustments impact on Global intangible low-taxed income and Prepaid tax on intercompany profit. During the three months ended September 30, 2023, Other tax adjustments were comprised of $2.0 million related to the impact of valuation allowance adjustments and $1.4 million related to other items, including equity based compensation book to tax differences, non-GAAP adjustments impact on Global intangible low-taxed income and Prepaid tax on intercompany profit.

 

FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA

(UNAUDITED)



Three Months Ended September 30,


Nine Months Ended September 30,

(in thousands)

2024


2023


2024


2023

Net loss

$            (289)


$        (8,756)


$        (8,080)


$      (58,165)

Interest expense, net

1,023


691


2,615


2,529

Income tax expense

1,255


1,520


3,912


4,869

Depreciation and amortization

3,921


3,803


11,709


11,728

EBITDA

5,910


(2,742)


10,156


(39,039)

Other expense (income), net

175


(381)


157


(125)

Stock-based compensation

2,768


3,692


8,471


12,276

Restructuring and other costs (1)


2,951


4,071


17,663

Adjusted EBITDA

$          8,853


$          3,520


$        22,855


$        (9,225)

Adjusted EBITDA margin (2)

10.7 %


4.1 %


9.2 %


(3.5) %



(1)   

On February 14, 2020, our Board of Directors approved the Restructuring Plan, which is intended to support our strategic plan in an effort to improve operating performance and ensure that we are appropriately structured and resourced to deliver increased and sustainable value to our shareholders and customers. On February 7, 2023, our Board of Directors approved the Integration Plan, which is intended to streamline and simplify operations, particularly around our recent acquisitions and the resulting redundant operations and offerings. The Restructuring and other costs primarily consist of severance and related benefits associated with the Restructuring Plan, Integration Plan, and executive transitions.



(2) 

Calculated as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of total sales.

 

FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

KEY SALES MEASURES

(UNAUDITED)



Three Months Ended September 30,


Nine Months Ended September 30,

(in thousands)

2024


2023


2024


2023

Total sales to external customers as reported








Americas (1)

$          40,353


$          41,033


$        117,748


$        124,734

EMEA (1)

25,461


25,621


75,496


74,641

APAC (1)

16,749


20,159


55,648


60,616


$          82,563


$          86,813


$        248,892


$        259,991










Three Months Ended September 30,


Nine Months Ended September 30,

(in thousands)

2024


2023


2024


2023

Total sales to external customers in constant currency (2)








Americas (1)

$          40,707


$          40,879


$        118,126


$        124,682

EMEA (1)

24,278


24,954


73,127


73,060

APAC (1)

16,497


19,883


55,441


58,437


$          81,482


$          85,716


$        246,694


$        256,179



(1) 

Regions represent North America and South America ("Americas"); Europe, the Middle East, and Africa ("EMEA"); and the Asia-Pacific ("APAC").



(2)    

We compare the change in the sales from one period to another period using constant currency disclosure. We present constant currency information to provide a framework for assessing how our underlying business performed excluding the effect of foreign currency rate fluctuations. To present this information, current and comparative prior period results for entities reporting in currencies other than United States dollars are converted into United States dollars at the exchange rate in effect during the last day of the prior comparable period, rather than the actual exchange rates in effect during the respective periods.

 


Three Months Ended September 30,


Nine Months Ended September 30,

(in thousands)

2024


2023


2024


2023









Hardware

$        50,301


$        55,706


$      152,968


$      167,484

Software

11,159


11,205


33,341


32,270

Service

21,103


19,902


62,583


60,237

Total Sales

$        82,563


$        86,813


$      248,892


$      259,991









Hardware as a percentage of total sales

60.9 %


64.2 %


61.5 %


64.4 %

Software as a percentage of total sales

13.5 %


12.9 %


13.4 %


12.4 %

Service as a percentage of total sales

25.6 %


22.9 %


25.1 %


23.2 %









Total Recurring Revenue (3)

$        17,431


$        17,056


$        51,287


$        50,137

Recurring revenue as a percentage of total sales

21.1 %


19.6 %


20.6 %


19.3 %



(3) 

Recurring revenue is comprised of hardware service contracts, software maintenance contracts, and subscription based software applications.

 

FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

FREE CASH FLOW RECONCILIATION

(UNAUDITED)



Three Months Ended September 30,


Nine Months Ended September 30,

(in thousands)

2024


2023


2024


2023

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

$              2,568


$            (4,373)


$            13,355


$          (17,580)

Purchases of property and equipment

(1,871)


(704)


(3,559)


(5,016)

Cash paid for technology development, patents and licenses

(1,430)


(1,455)


(4,822)


(5,071)

Free Cash Flow

(733)


(6,532)


4,974


(27,667)

Restructuring and other cash payments (1)

343


6,279


3,100


11,014

Adjusted Free Cash Flow

$               (390)


$               (253)


$              8,074


$          (16,653)



(1)  

On February 7, 2023, our Board of Directors approved the Integration Plan, which is intended to streamline and simplify operations, particularly around our recent acquisitions and the resulting redundant operations and offerings. The Restructuring and other costs primarily consist of severance and related benefits associated with the Restructuring Plan, Integration Plan, and executive transitions.

 

FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF OUTLOOK - GAAP TO NON-GAAP



Fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2024


Low


High

GAAP gross margin

55.6 %


57.1 %

Stock-based compensation

0.4 %


0.4 %

Non-GAAP gross margin

56.0 %


57.5 %




Fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2024

(in thousands)

Low


High

GAAP operating expenses

$47,400


$49,400

Stock-based compensation

(3,600)


(3,600)

Purchase accounting intangible amortization

(1,100)


(1,100)

Restructuring and other costs

(2,200)


(2,200)

Non-GAAP operating expenses

$40,500


$42,500




Fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2024


Low


High

GAAP diluted earnings per share range

$(0.15)


$0.05

Stock-based compensation

0.21


0.21

Purchase accounting intangible amortization

0.06


0.06

Restructuring and other costs

0.11


0.11

Non-GAAP tax adjustments

0.09


0.09

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share

$0.32


$0.52

 

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