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Mitcham Industries Reports Fiscal 2019 Third Quarter Results


HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Dec. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitcham Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: MIND) ("Mitcham" or "the Company") today announced financial results for its fiscal 2019 third quarter ended October 31, 2018.

Total revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2019 increased 71% to $14.7 million, compared to $8.6 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2018 and $8.4 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2019, driven by both an increase in orders for marine technology products as well as an uptick in leasing revenues.  Revenues from the Marine Technology Products segment rose 55% to $9.3 million in the third quarter, compared to $6.0 million in the same period last year and $6.0 million in the second quarter of this fiscal year.  Revenue from the Equipment Leasing segment increased 97% to $5.4 million in the third quarter compared to the same period last year.  The operating loss for the third quarter of fiscal 2019 improved to $349,000 as compared to $4.8 million in the third quarter of the prior fiscal year and $4.6 million in the second quarter of the current fiscal year.

During the third quarter, the Company sold its Russian land leasing operations, through the sale of its wholly-owned Russian subsidiary.  Since the Company no longer has exposure to Russian Ruble to US Dollar translation risk, United States generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") require the cumulative translation loss related to the Russian Ruble that had previously been a component of Other Comprehensive Income in the amount of approximately $5.4 million be charged to income in the current period. Accordingly, a loss of approximately $4.9 million, or $(0.40) per share was recorded in third quarter of fiscal 2019 related to the sale of these operations. The Company reported a net loss attributable to common shareholders of $5.6 million, or $(0.47) per share, in the third quarter of fiscal 2019 compared to a net loss of $5.5 million, or $(0.46) per share, in the third quarter of fiscal 2018.  Excluding the impact of the one-time loss related to the sale of the Company's Russian operations, the loss related to common shareholders in the third quarter was $735,000, or $(0.06) per share.

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 third quarter of fiscal 2019 was approximately $3.4 million compared to a loss of approximately $406,000 in the same period last year. Adjusted EBITDA, which is not a measure determined in accordance with 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 third quarter results reflect marked improvement  compared to not only the third quarter of last year but also to the entire first half of this fiscal year. This improved performance is slightly better than originally anticipated and reflects the impact from the strategic steps we have taken over the past several years.

"As previously anticipated, our Marine Technology Products segment experienced an increase in activity during the third quarter, resulting in a significant improvement in top-line growth.  Our Seamap business delivered a digital source controller system during the quarter; and there has been a healthy increase in demand for spare parts and repairs.  The large installed base of Seamap products is providing substantial upside in terms of increased repairs and maintenance, and we expect that business to continue to grow in the fourth quarter and into fiscal 2020. We anticipate the delivery of our first SeaLink system in the fourth quarter, as well as an additional digital source controller system.  Increased marine exploration activity, including ocean bottom node surveys, has resulted in increased inquiries for source controller and RGPS positioning systems.  We expect SeaLink repair activity to continue to ramp-up in the fourth quarter and beyond.

"For our Klein business, we saw a significant improvement from recent periods. This was driven in part by the delivery of a previously announced order for our flagship 5900 sonar system for the Royal Netherlands Navy. We are experiencing a pick-up in activity at Klein, and we are receiving an increasing level of inquiries from our continued engagement with various navies in addition to hydrographic and oceanographic companies. 

"On the Equipment Leasing front, we finalized our exit from the Russian market during the third quarter, resulting in a decrease in overhead costs. The restructuring of our leasing business over the past couple of years is now paying off, and we have started to benefit from our cost reductions efforts. Leasing activity is experiencing increased activity in the United States, Colombia, and Europe.  This contributed to a 53% increase in leasing revenues over the prior year quarter.

"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 $5.6 million as of October 31, 2018.  We are excited to be benefitting from our strategic re-positioning of the company as evidenced by the improved results from both Seamap and Klein this quarter. As we build on our position in the marine technology marketplace, we expect to grow the company by taking advantage of the opportunities afforded us in several new markets. We expect our fourth quarter will continue this trend."

FISCAL 2019 THIRD QUARTER RESULTS

Total revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2019 increased compared to last year's third quarter to $14.7 million driven mainly by increased marine technology products sales. Marine technology products sales increased 55% to $9.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2019 compared to $6.0 million in last year's third quarter.  Seamap sales increased 51% versus the prior year period, and Klein sales increased 104% compared to the same period last year. Third quarter sales consisted of approximately $5.5 million of Seamap, $3.1 million from Klein (including $409,000 of inter-company sales which are eliminated in consolidation) and $1.1 million by SAP.

Equipment leasing revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2019, excluding lease pool equipment sales, were $3.2 million, an increase of 53% compared to the same period last year.  Lease pool equipment sales were $867,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 2019 compared to $247,000 in the third quarter a year ago. Other equipment sales were $1.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2019 compared to $412,000 in the third quarter a year ago.

Lease pool depreciation expense in the third quarter of fiscal 2019 decreased to $2.2 million from $3.6 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 decreased slightly to $4.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2019 versus $4.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2018, despite the effect of increased activity and costs related to the SeaLink product line in the fiscal 2019 period.  These costs in the third quarter of fiscal 2019 declined significantly from $5.5 million in the second quarter this year as a result of various cost reduction initiatives.  As a percentage of revenues, SG&A expenses in the third quarter of 2019 declined to 33% from 56% in last year's third quarter.

CONFERENCE CALL

We have scheduled a conference call for Thursday, December 6 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. Central Time) to discuss our fiscal 2019 third 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 December 13, 2018 and may be accessed by calling (201) 612-7415 and using passcode 13685463#. 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 [email protected].

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 October 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)



October 31, 2018


January 31, 2018

ASSETS




Current assets:




Cash and cash equivalents

$

5,406


$

9,902

Restricted cash

213


244

Accounts and contracts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,108 and $3,885 at October 31, 2018 and January 31, 2018, respectively

17,440


10,494

Inventories, net

11,679


10,856

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

1,603


1,550

Total current assets

36,341


33,046

Seismic equipment lease pool and property and equipment, net

16,655


22,900

Intangible assets, net

10,911


8,015

Goodwill

2,531


2,531

Non-current prepaid income taxes

1,434


1,609

Deferred tax asset

58


?

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

?


4,652

Other assets

609


926

Total assets

$

68,539


$

73,679

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY




Current liabilities:




Accounts payable

$

2,096


$

1,271

Deferred revenue

156


741

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

5,477


5,253

Income taxes payable

556


258

Total current liabilities

8,285


7,523

Deferred tax liability

?


307

Total liabilities

8,285


7,830

Shareholders' equity:




Preferred stock, $1.00 par value; 1,000 shares authorized; 798 and 532 shares issued and outstanding at October 31, 2018 and January 31, 2018, respectively

17,612


11,544

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

140


140

Additional paid-in capital

122,879


122,304

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

(16,860)


(16,860)

Accumulated deficit

(59,355)


(42,425)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(4,162)


(8,854)

Total shareholders' equity

60,254


65,849

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$

68,539


$

73,679

 

MITCHAM INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 (in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)




For the Three Months Ended
October 31,


For the Nine Months Ended
October 31,



2018


2017


2018


2017

Revenues:









Sale of marine technology products


$

9,277


$

5,955


$

18,720


$

22,429

Equipment leasing


3,166


2,071


7,493


5,765

Sale of lease pool and other equipment


2,208


618


4,401


9,719

Total revenues


14,651


8,644


30,614


37,913

Cost of sales:









Sale of marine technology products


4,904


3,132


10,206


12,975

Equipment leasing (including lease pool depreciation)


3,296


4,400


10,120


13,815

Lease pool equipment sales


1,227


211


1,959


6,410

Total cost of sales


9,427


7,743


22,285


33,200

Gross profit


5,224


901


8,329


4,713

Operating expenses:









Selling, general and administrative


4,819


4,879


15,953


14,508

Research and development


175


299


857


637

Provision for doubtful accounts


?


?


200


?

Depreciation and amortization


579


516


1,816


1,622

Total operating expenses


5,573


5,694


18,826


16,767

Operating loss


(349)


(4,793)


(10,497)


(12,054)

Other income (expense):









Loss on sale (including $5,355 of cumulative translation loss)


(4,905)


?


(4,905)


?

Interest income, net


12


52


47


23

Other, net


(198)


46


(57)


(107)

Total other (expense) income


(5,091)


98


(4,915)


(84)

Loss before income taxes


(5,440)


(4,695)


(15,412)


(12,138)

Benefit (provision) for income taxes


249


(586)


(273)


(1,172)

Net loss


$

(5,191)


$

(5,281)


$

(15,685)


$

(13,310)

Preferred stock dividends


(449)


(229)


(1,245)


(630)

Net loss attributable to common shareholders


$

(5,640)


$

(5,510)


$

(16,930)


$

(13,940)

Net loss per common share:









Basic


$

(0.47)


$

(0.46)


$

(1.40)


$

(1.15)

Diluted


$

(0.47)


$

(0.46)


$

(1.40)


$

(1.15)

Shares used in computing loss per common share:









Basic


12,119


12,087


12,100


12,082

Diluted


12,119


12,087


12,100


12,082

 

MITCHAM INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)




For the Nine Months Ended October 31,



2018


2017

Cash flows from operating activities:





Net loss


$

(15,685)


$

(13,310)

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





Depreciation and amortization


9,184


13,219

Stock-based compensation


575


685

Provision for inventory obsolescence


140


58

Provision for doubtful accounts, net of charge offs


200


?

Gross profit from sale of lease pool equipment


(1,848)


(3,080)

Loss on sale of business


4,905


?

Deferred tax expense


(365)


(31)

Non-current prepaid tax


472


?

Changes in:





Trade accounts and contracts receivable


(878)


5,129

Unbilled revenue


(2,435)


?

Inventories


(1,304)


79

Prepaid expenses and other current assets


(1,158)


207

Income taxes receivable and payable


?


714

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other current liabilities


(626)


(1,244)

Deferred revenue


527


?

Foreign exchange losses net of gains


336


(252)

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities


(7,960)


2,174

Cash flows from investing activities:





Purchases of seismic equipment held for lease


(1,424)


(321)

Acquisition of assets


(3,000)


?

Purchases of property and equipment


(696)


(276)

Sales of used lease pool equipment


4,124


6,690

Sale of business, net of cash sold


(147)


?

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities


(1,143)


6,093

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


6,135


1,847

Preferred stock dividends


(1,245)


(630)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities


4,890


(5,090)

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


(314)


82

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


(4,527)


3,259

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period


10,146


3,511

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period


$

5,619


$

6,770

 

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
October 31,


For the Nine Months Ended
October 31,



2018


2017


2018


2017



(in thousands)


(in thousands)

Reconciliation of Net loss to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA









Net loss


$

(5,191)


$

(5,281)


$

(15,685)


$

(13,310)

Interest income, net


(12)


(52)


(47)


(23)

Depreciation and amortization


2,785


4,124


9,184


13,219

(Benefit) provision for income taxes


(249)


586


273


1,172

EBITDA (1)


(2,667)


(623)


(6,275)


1,058

Non-cash foreign exchange (gains) losses


5,605


(41)


5,618


320

Stock-based compensation


207


224


575


685

Cost of lease pool sales


265


34


899


6,228

Adjusted EBITDA (1)


$

3,410


$

(406)


$

817


$

8,291

Reconciliation of Net cash provided by operating activities to EBITDA









Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities


$

(2,161)


$

(1,912)


$

(7,960)


$

2,174

Stock-based compensation


(207)


(224)


(575)


(685)

Provision for doubtful accounts


?


?


(200)


?

Provision for inventory obsolescence


(25)


9


(140)


(58)

Changes in trade accounts, contracts and notes receivable


5,199


748


3,313


(5,129)

Interest (received) paid


?


(36)


2


84

Taxes paid, net of refunds


146


277


414


436

Gross profit from sale of lease pool equipment


602


228


1,848


3,080

Loss from sale of MSE


(4,905)


?


(4,905)


?

Changes in inventory


(102)


(186)


1,304


(79)

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


(511)


315


98


1,244

Changes in prepaid expenses and other current assets


(277)


(6)


1,158


(207)

Foreign exchange (losses) gains, net


(272)


181


(336)


252

Other


(154)


(17)


(296)


(54)

EBITDA (1)


$

(2,667)


$

(623)


$

(6,275)


$

1,058



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 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
October 31,


For the Nine Months Ended
October 31,



2018


2017


2018


2017

Revenues:









Marine technology products


$

9,305


$

5,992


$

19,025


$

22,565

Equipment leasing


5,386


2,730


11,906


15,546

Inter-segment sales


(40)


(78)


(317)


(198)

Total revenues


14,651


8,644


30,614


37,913

Cost of sales:









Marine technology products


4,918


3,174


10,497


13,116

Equipment leasing


4,535


4,647


12,091


20,282

Inter-segment costs


(26)


(78)


(303)


(198)

Total cost of sales


9,427


7,743


22,285


33,200

Gross profit


5,224


901


8,329


4,713

Operating expenses:









Selling, general and administrative


4,819


4,879


15,953


14,508

Research and development


175


299


857


637

Provision for doubtful accounts


?


?


200


?

Depreciation and amortization


579


516


1,816


1,622

Total operating expenses


5,573


5,694


18,826


16,767

Operating loss


$

(349)


$

(4,793)


$

(10,497)


$

(12,054)

Marine Technology Products Segment:









Revenues:









Seamap


$

5,537


$

3,676


$

11,103


$

16,053

Klein


3,092


1,517


6,195


3,456

SAP


1,085


1,087


2,362


3,998

Intra-segment sales


(409)


(288)


(635)


(942)



9,305


5,992


19,025


22,565

Cost of sales:









Seamap


2,869


1,671


5,498


8,438

Klein


1,553


894


3,679


2,571

SAP


905


896


1,969


3,158

Intra-segment sales


(409)


(287)


(649)


(1,051)



4,918


3,174


10,497


13,116

Gross profit


$

4,387


$

2,818


$

8,528


$

9,449

Gross profit margin


47

%


47

%


45

%


42

%

Equipment Leasing Segment:









Revenue:



Equipment leasing


$

3,178


$

2,071


$

7,505


$

5,765

Lease pool equipment sales


867


247


2,748


9,309

Other equipment sales


1,341


412


1,653


472



5,386


2,730


11,906


15,546

Cost of sales:



Direct costs-equipment leasing


1,132


858


2,857


2,363

Lease pool depreciation


2,176


3,578


7,275


11,509

Cost of lease pool equipment sales


265


34


899


6,228

Cost of other equipment sales


962


177


1,060


182



4,535


4,647


12,091


20,282

Gross profit (loss)


$

851


$

(1,917)


$

(185)


$

(4,736)


















 

SOURCE Mitcham Industries, Inc.


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