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FARO Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Financial Results
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Q4 revenue of $98.8 million, at the upper end of our guidance rangeQ4 earnings per share (“EPS”) of $0.08; Non-GAAP EPS of $0.36, above our guidance rangeSignificant improvement in cash flow, which results in positive Q4 and FY2023 cash flow from operations
LAKE MARY, Fla., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — FARO® Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: FARO), a global leader in 4D digital reality solutions, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023.
“We are pleased with our improved financial performance and remain excited about the long term prospects of our integrated hardware and software solutions strategy to create customer value in our core markets,” said Peter Lau, President & Chief Executive Officer. “GAAP EPS of $0.08 and non-GAAP EPS of $0.36 exceeded the high end of our guidance range. GAAP net income of $1.6 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $13.2 million, an increase of 12% year over year, attributed to higher than anticipated revenue and continued improvement in operational execution. We also expanded our cash position by generating $18.7 million of operating cash flow in the quarter, driven by profitability and efficiencies in working capital.”
Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Summary
Total sales of $98.8 million, down 5% year over yearGross margin of 50.9%, compared to 49.1% in the prior year periodNon-GAAP gross margin of 52.5%, compared to 52.8% in the prior year periodOperating expenses of $48.9 million, compared to $52.7 million in the prior year periodNon-GAAP operating expenses of $41.3 million, compared to $45.8 million in the prior year periodNet income of $1.6 million, or $0.08 per share compared to net loss of $2.2 million, or $(0.12) per share in the prior year periodNon-GAAP net income of $6.8 million, or $0.36 per share compared to net income of $7.1 million, or $0.38 per share in the prior year periodAdjusted EBITDA of $13.2 million, or 13.3% of total sales compared to $11.7 million, or 11.3% of total sales in the prior year periodCash, cash equivalents & short-term investments of $96.3 million, compared to $79.9 million as of September 30, 2023.
* 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”.
Full Year 2023 Financial Summary
Total sales of $358.8 million, up 4% compared to the prior year periodNet loss of $56.6 million, or $(2.99) per share compared to net loss of $26.8 million, or $(1.46) per share in the prior year periodNon-GAAP net loss of $2.4 million, or $(0.13) per share compared to non-GAAP net income of $4.6 million, or $0.25 per share in the prior year period
Outlook for the First Quarter 2024
For the first quarter ending March 31, 2024, FARO currently expects:
Revenue in the range of $77 to $85 millionGross margin in the range of 49.0% – 50.5%. Non-GAAP gross margin in the range of 49.5% – 51.0% Operating expenses in the range of $47.5 – $49.5 million. Non-GAAP operating expenses in the range of $41 – $43 millionNet loss per share in the range of ($0.66) – ($0.46). Non-GAAP loss per share in the range of ($0.20) to $0.00
Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call to discuss these results on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. ET. Interested parties can access the conference call by dialing (800) 245-3047 (U.S.) or +1 (203) 518-9708 (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 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 from operations, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per share, exclude the impact of purchase accounting intangible amortization expense and fair value adjustments, 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 fair value adjustments, 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.
In our fourth quarter reporting, 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 first 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:
the Company’s ability to realize the intended benefits of its undertaking to transition to a company that is reorganized around functions to improve the efficiency of its sales organization and to improve operational effectiveness;the Company’s inability to successfully execute its strategic plan, restructuring plan and integration plan, including but not limited to additional impairment charges and/or higher than expected severance costs and exit costs, and its inability to realize the expected benefits of such plans;the changes in our executive management team in 2023 and 2024 and the loss of any of our executive officers or other key personnel, which may be impacted by factors such as our inability to competitively address inflationary pressures on employee compensation and flexibility in employee work arrangements;the outcome of any litigation to which the Company is or may become a party;loss of future government sales;potential impacts on customer and supplier relationships and the Company’s reputation;development by others of new or improved products, processes or technologies that make the Company’s products less competitive or obsolete;the Company’s inability to maintain its technological advantage by developing new products and enhancing its existing products;declines or other adverse changes, or lack of improvement, in industries that the Company serves or the domestic and international economies in the regions of the world where the Company operates and other general economic, business, and financial conditions;the effect of general economic and financial market conditions, including in response to public health concerns;assumptions regarding the Company’s financial condition or future financial performance may be incorrect;the impact of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates and inflation rates; andother risks and uncertainties discussed in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 that will be filed with the SEC following this earnings release, and in other SEC filings.
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
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended
Twelve Months Ended
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Sales
Product
$ 78,818
$ 83,265
$ 278,572
$ 265,280
Service
20,022
20,594
80,259
80,485
Total sales
98,840
103,859
358,831
345,765
Cost of sales
Product
37,781
40,957
150,472
123,836
Service
10,773
11,867
43,360
46,166
Total cost of sales
48,554
52,824
193,832
170,002
Gross profit
50,286
51,035
164,999
175,763
Operating expenses
Selling, general and administrative
39,429
37,923
157,336
146,657
Research and development
9,238
12,659
41,806
49,415
Restructuring costs
263
2,102
15,393
4,614
Total operating expenses
48,930
52,684
214,535
200,686
Income (loss) from operations
1,356
(1,649)
(49,536)
(24,923)
Other (income) expense
Interest expense (income)
819
(8)
3,348
(36)
Other expense (income), net
1,303
(159)
1,178
(3,236)
Loss before income tax
(766)
(1,482)
(54,062)
(21,651)
Income tax (benefit) expense
(2,354)
753
2,515
5,105
Net income (loss)
$ 1,588
$ (2,235)
$ (56,577)
$ (26,756)
Net income (loss) per share – Basic
$ 0.08
$ (0.12)
$ (2.99)
$ (1.46)
Net income (loss) per share – Diluted
$ 0.08
$ (0.12)
$ (2.99)
$ (1.46)
Weighted average shares – Basic
18,961,632
18,780,081
18,917,778
18,318,191
Weighted average shares – Diluted
21,086,277
18,780,081
18,917,778
18,318,191
FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
December 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 76,787
$ 37,812
Short-term investments
19,496
—
Accounts receivable, net
92,028
90,326
Inventories, net
34,529
50,026
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
38,768
41,201
Total current assets
261,608
219,365
Non-current assets:
Property, plant and equipment, net
21,181
19,720
Operating lease right-of-use asset
12,231
18,989
Goodwill
109,534
107,155
Intangible assets, net
47,891
48,978
Service and sales demonstration inventory, net
23,147
30,904
Deferred income tax assets, net
25,027
24,192
Other long-term assets
4,073
4,044
Total assets
$ 504,692
$ 473,347
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$ 27,404
$ 27,286
Accrued liabilities
29,930
23,345
Income taxes payable
5,699
6,767
Current portion of unearned service revenues
40,555
36,407
Customer deposits
4,251
6,725
Lease liability
5,434
5,709
Total current liabilities
113,273
106,239
Loan – 5.50% Convertible Senior Notes
72,760
—
Unearned service revenues – less current portion
20,256
20,947
Lease liability – less current portion
10,837
14,649
Deferred income tax liabilities
13,308
11,708
Income taxes payable – less current portion
5,629
8,706
Other long-term liabilities
23
49
Total liabilities
236,086
162,298
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock – par value $0.001, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 20,343,359 and
20,156,233 issued; 18,968,798 and 18,780,013 outstanding, respectively
20
20
Additional paid-in capital
346,277
328,227
(Accumulated deficit) Retained earnings
(9,789)
46,788
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(37,247)
(33,331)
Common stock in treasury, at cost – 1,376,220 and 1,376,220 shares held, respectively
(30,655)
(30,655)
Total shareholders’ equity
268,606
311,049
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$ 504,692
$ 473,347
FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
(in thousands)
2023
2022
Cash flows from:
Operating activities:
Net loss
$ (56,577)
$ (26,756)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
15,377
13,983
Stock-based compensation
17,833
13,317
Inventory write-downs
9,340
—
Asset impairment charges
5,707
507
Provision for bad debts, net of recoveries
1,030
163
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs
450
—
Loss on disposal of assets
274
156
Provision for excess and obsolete inventory
2,361
(68)
Impairment of intangible assets
—
1,135
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
(26)
2,412
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
(Increase) decrease in:
Accounts receivable, net
(50)
(11,198)
Inventories
736
3,379
Prepaid expenses and other assets
3,387
(21,239)
(Decrease) increase in:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
4,421
4,777
Income taxes payable
(3,808)
(1,904)
Customer deposits
(2,533)
1,343
Unearned service revenues
2,786
(4,863)
Other liabilities
367
—
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
1,075
(24,856)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment
(6,817)
(6,371)
Purchases of short-term investments
(19,496)
—
Cash paid for technology development, patents and licenses
(7,177)
(10,567)
Acquisitions of businesses and minority share investments, net of cash received
—
(32,959)
Net cash used in investing activities
(33,490)
(49,897)
Financing activities:
Payments on capital leases
(154)
(220)
Cash settlement of equity awards
217
(1,892)
Short term debt
—
1,115
Proceeds from issuance of 5.50% Convertible Senior Notes, due 2028, net of discount, issuance
cost and accrued interest
72,310
—
Payment of contingent consideration for business acquisition
(1,098)
—
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
71,275
(997)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
115
(8,427)
Increase (Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
38,975
(84,177)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
37,812
121,989
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$ 76,787
$ 37,812
FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended December 31,
Twelve Months Ended December 31,
(dollars in thousands, except per share data)
2023
2022
2023
2022
Gross profit, as reported
$ 50,286
$ 51,035
$ 164,999
$ 175,763
Stock-based compensation (1)
364
294
1,335
1,050
Inventory reserve charge (3)
1,208
—
9,340
—
Restructuring and other costs(2)
51
—
1,377
—
Purchase accounting intangible amortization and fair value
adjustments
—
3,550
—
3,550
Non-GAAP adjustments to gross profit
1,623
3,844
12,052
4,600
Non-GAAP gross profit
$ 51,909
$ 54,879
$ 177,051
$ 180,363
Gross margin, as reported
50.9 %
49.1 %
46.0 %
50.8 %
Non-GAAP gross margin
52.5 %
52.8 %
49.3 %
52.2 %
Selling, general and administrative, as reported
$ 39,429
$ 37,923
$ 157,336
$ 146,657
Stock-based compensation (1)
(4,488)
(2,179)
(14,198)
(9,654)
Purchase accounting intangible amortization
(634)
(811)
(2,658)
(1,373)
Non-GAAP selling, general and administrative
$ 34,307
$ 34,933
$ 140,480
$ 135,630
Research and development, as reported
$ 9,238
$ 12,659
$ 41,806
$ 49,415
Stock-based compensation (1)
(705)
(818)
(2,300)
(2,611)
Purchase accounting intangible amortization
(475)
(488)
(2,016)
(2,010)
Non-GAAP research and development
$ 8,058
$ 11,353
$ 37,490
$ 44,794
Operating expenses, as reported
$ 48,930
$ 52,684
$ 214,535
$ 200,686
Stock-based compensation (1)
(5,194)
(2,997)
(16,498)
(12,265)
Restructuring and other costs (2)
(1,329)
(2,604)
(17,666)
(7,548)
Purchase accounting intangible amortization
(1,109)
(1,299)
(4,674)
(3,383)
Non-GAAP adjustments to operating expenses
(7,632)
(6,900)
(38,838)
(23,196)
Non-GAAP operating expenses
$ 41,298
$ 45,784
$ 175,697
$ 177,490
Income (loss) from operations, as reported
$ 1,356
$ (1,649)
$ (49,536)
$ (24,923)
Non-GAAP adjustments to gross profit
1,622
3,844
12,052
4,600
Non-GAAP adjustments to operating expenses
7,632
6,900
38,838
23,196
Non-GAAP income from operations
$ 10,610
$ 9,095
$ 1,354
$ 2,873
Net income (loss), as reported
$ 1,588
$ (2,235)
$ (56,577)
$ (26,756)
Non-GAAP adjustments to gross profit
1,622
3,844
12,052
4,600
Non-GAAP adjustments to operating expenses
7,632
6,900
38,838
23,196
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments
(2,314)
(2,149)
(12,723)
(6,163)
Other tax adjustments (4)
(1,738)
772
15,962
9,675
Non-GAAP net income (loss)
$ 6,790
$ 7,132
$ (2,448)
$ 4,552
Net income (loss) per share – Diluted, as reported
$ 0.08
$ (0.12)
$ (2.99)
$ (1.46)
Stock-based compensation (1)
0.28
0.18
0.94
0.73
Restructuring and other costs (2)
0.07
0.14
1.01
0.41
Inventory reserve charge(3)
0.06
—
0.49
—
Purchase accounting intangible amortization and fair value
adjustments
0.06
0.25
0.25
0.37
Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments
(0.11)
(0.11)
(0.67)
(0.33)
Other tax adjustments (4)
(0.08)
0.04
0.84
0.53
Non-GAAP net income (loss) per share – Diluted
$ 0.36
$ 0.38
$ (0.13)
$ 0.25
(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.
(3)
During 2023, we recorded a charge of $9.3 million, increasing our reserve for excess and obsolete inventory, based on our analysis of our inventory reserves in connection with our strategy to simplify our product portfolio and cease selling certain products.
(4)
The other tax adjustments primarily relate to the impact of certain jurisdictions maintaining a full valuation allowance where benefit is not accrued on U.S. GAAP pre-tax book losses.
FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended December 31,
Twelve Months Ended December 31,
(in thousands)
2023
2022
2023
2022
Net income (loss)
$ 1,588
$ (2,235)
$ (56,577)
$ (26,756)
Interest (income) expense, net
819
(8)
3,348
(36)
Income tax (benefit) expense
(2,354)
753
2,515
5,105
Depreciation and amortization and fair value adjustments
3,649
7,472
15,377
17,533
EBITDA
3,702
5,982
(35,337)
(4,154)
Other (income) expense, net
1,303
(159)
1,178
(3,236)
Stock-based compensation
5,557
3,291
17,833
13,315
Inventory reserve charge(3)
1,208
—
9,340
—
Restructuring and other costs (1)
1,380
2,604
19,043
7,548
Adjusted EBITDA
$ 13,150
$ 11,718
$ 12,057
$ 13,473
Adjusted EBITDA margin (2)
13.3 %
11.3 %
3.4 %
3.9 %
(1)
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.
(2)
Calculated as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of total sales.
(3)
During 2023, we recorded a charge of $9.3 million, increasing our reserve for excess and obsolete inventory, based on our analysis of our inventory reserves in connection with our strategy to simplify our product portfolio and cease selling certain products.
FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
KEY SALES MEASURES
(UNAUDITED)
For the Three Months Ended
December 31,
For the Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
(in thousands)
2023
2022
2023
2022
Total sales to external customers as reported
Americas (1)
$ 42,535
$ 44,345
$ 167,269
$ 154,422
EMEA (1)
33,657
31,680
108,298
98,174
APAC (1)
22,648
27,834
83,264
93,169
$ 98,840
$ 103,859
$ 358,831
$ 345,765
For the Three Months Ended
December 31,
For the Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
(in thousands)
2023
2022
2023
2022
Total sales to external customers in constant currency (2)
Americas (1)
$ 42,044
$ 44,008
$ 165,715
$ 154,545
EMEA (1)
33,028
33,109
105,545
99,355
APAC (1)
23,873
28,392
85,948
92,268
$ 98,945
$ 105,509
$ 357,208
$ 346,168
(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.
For the Three Months Ended
December 31,
For the Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
(in thousands)
2023
2022
2023
2022
Hardware
$ 66,640
$ 70,322
$ 234,124
$ 220,919
Software
12,178
12,943
44,448
44,361
Service
20,022
20,594
80,259
80,485
Total Sales
$ 98,840
$ 103,859
$ 358,831
$ 345,765
Hardware as a percentage of total sales
67.4 %
67.7 %
65.2 %
63.9 %
Software as a percentage of total sales
12.3 %
12.5 %
12.4 %
12.8 %
Service as a percentage of total sales
20.3 %
19.8 %
22.4 %
23.3 %
Total Recurring Revenue (3)
$ 17,360
$ 18,088
$ 67,497
$ 68,272
Recurring revenue as a percentage of total sales
17.6 %
17.4 %
18.8 %
19.7 %
(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 December 31,
Twelve Months Ended December 31,
(in thousands)
2023
2022
2023
2022
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
$ 18,655
$ (6,700)
$ 1,075
$ (24,856)
Purchases of property and equipment
(1,801)
(1,393)
(6,817)
(6,371)
Cash paid for technology development, patents and licenses
(2,106)
(1,413)
(7,177)
(10,567)
Free Cash Flow
14,748
(9,506)
(12,919)
(41,794)
Restructuring and other cash payments (1)
2,665
454
14,380
6,364
Adjusted Free Cash Flow
$ 17,413
$ (9,052)
$ 1,461
$ (35,430)
(1)
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 cash payments primarily consist of severance and related benefits.
FARO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF OUTLOOK – GAAP TO NON-GAAP
Fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2024
Low
High
GAAP gross margin
49.0 %
50.5 %
Stock-based compensation
0.5 %
0.5 %
Non-GAAP gross margin
49.5 %
51.0 %
Fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2024
(in thousands)
Low
High
GAAP operating expenses
$47,500
$49,500
Stock-based compensation
(3,300)
(3,300)
Purchase accounting intangible amortization
(1,200)
(1,200)
Restructuring and other costs
(2,000)
(2,000)
Non-GAAP operating expenses
$41,000
$43,000
Fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2024
Low
High
GAAP diluted loss per share range
$(0.66)
$(0.46)
Stock-based compensation
0.19
0.19
Purchase accounting intangible amortization
0.06
0.06
Restructuring and other costs
0.11
0.11
Non-GAAP tax adjustments
0.10
0.10
Non-GAAP diluted loss per share
$(0.20)
$0.00
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FLAGSTAFF, Ariz., Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Lowell Observatory is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Gerard van Belle as the new Director of Science. Van Belle, who has been an astronomer at the observatory since 2011, has been serving as the interim Director of Science.
In his new role, van Belle will lead a diverse team of astronomers and planetary scientists. He will spearhead the observatory’s new Science Vision, which focuses on advancing research capabilities and implementing cutting-edge technological improvements supporting Lowell’s leadership in astronomical research.
Under his leadership, the science department will continue to advance Lowell Observatory’s mission to pursue the study of astronomy, including the study of our solar system and its evolution, and to conduct pure research in astrophysical phenomena.
Van Belle’s own research focuses on fundamental stellar parameters, including the sizes, shapes, masses, distances, and temperatures of various types of stars. He is also renowned for his expertise in optical and near-infrared astronomical interferometry.
He earned his bachelor’s degree in physics from Whitman College in 1990, followed by a master’s degree from The Johns Hopkins University in 1993, and a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Wyoming in 1996.
Throughout his career, van Belle has been instrumental in the development and commissioning of major optical interferometers worldwide, including the Palomar Testbed Interferometer, the Keck Interferometer, and the Very Large Telescope Interferometer. His pioneering work in stellar surface imaging earned him the inaugural Edward Stone Award for Outstanding Research Publication at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in 2002.
In 2011, van Belle joined Lowell Observatory’s science staff, where he applied high-resolution astronomical techniques to detect nearby exoplanets and map stellar surfaces. He served as the Director of the Navy Precision Optical Interferometer (NPOI) in Flagstaff, Arizona, from 2017 to 2018, and subsequently as its Chief Scientist until 2022.
Notably, van Belle was among the astronomers who voted against the definition of ‘planet’ advanced during the 2006 International Astronomical Union (IAU) conference in Prague, which relegated Pluto to being a ‘dwarf planet’ (which according to the IAU resolution is not a planet).
His extensive experience and dedication to advancing astronomical research make him a valuable leader for Lowell Observatory’s scientific endeavors.
“I am honored to take on this role at such a pivotal time for Lowell Observatory,” said van Belle. “Our Science Vision will guide us in exploring new frontiers in astronomy while strengthening our commitment to public engagement and education.”
Executive Director Dr. Amanda Bosh expressed her confidence in van Belle’s leadership: “Gerard’s extensive experience and dedication to our mission make him the ideal person to lead our scientific endeavors. I look forward to working closely with him as we embark on this exciting new chapter for Lowell Observatory.”
For more information about Lowell Observatory’s research and public programs, visit lowell.edu.
About Lowell Observatory
Founded in 1894, Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, is a renowned nonprofit research institution. It is the site of historic and groundbreaking discoveries, including the first evidence of the expanding universe and the discovery of Pluto. Today, Lowell’s astronomers utilize global ground-based and space telescopes, along with NASA spacecraft, for diverse astronomical and planetary science research. The observatory hosts more than 100,000 visitors annually for educational tours, presentations, and telescope viewing through a suite of world-class public telescopes.
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NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MSG Networks released the following statement about their dispute with Altice USA:
“Altice USA has pulled their last proposal and walked away from negotiations to bring MSG Networks back to its Optimum subscribers. They also just dropped WPIX Channel 11 in New York and other local stations around the country. If you have been waiting, like we have, for them to do right by their customers – don’t wait any longer. Now is the time to switch to Verizon Fios who has a special offer for Optimum subscribers. Meanwhile, Optimum has been charging their over 1 million customers for local sports programming they have not been receiving and EVERY subscriber should be credited at least $10 a month.
Verizon Fios is ready to take your business. If you are not in Verizon Fios area, you can get games through these other providers DirecTV, DirecTV Stream, Fubo and The Gotham Sports App. For more options on how to switch providers, visit www.keepMSG.com.”
About MSG Networks
MSG Networks, a pioneer in sports media, owns and operates two award-winning regional sports and entertainment networks (MSG and MSG Sportsnet) and MSG+, a direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming offering (included in the Gotham Sports App), that serve the nation’s number one media market, the New York DMA, as well as other portions of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. The networks feature a wide range of compelling sports content, including exclusive live local games and other programming of the New York Knicks, New York Rangers, New York Islanders, New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres, as well as significant coverage of the New York Giants and Buffalo Bills. This content, in addition to a diverse array of other sporting events and critically acclaimed original programming, has established MSG Networks as the gold standard in regional sports. MSG Networks is part of the Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR).
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NEW YORK, Jan. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Infor Nexus™ , the single-instance supply chain network platform providing unparalleled visibility and collaboration, today announced NexTrace. This innovative solution is designed to improve customer transparency and provide a competitive advantage. With the EU Digital Product Passport (DPP) set to take effect in 2027, companies need to start preparing now by implementing traceability solutions. NexTrace can give customers a head start to meet regulatory requirements like the EU DPP and the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
NexTrace provides end-to-end transparency by seamlessly tracking raw material through to finished products and beyond, ensuring full traceability throughout the entire supply chain journey. It integrates supplier ESG data and certificates for a holistic view of sustainability and compliance information. Leveraging AI technology and a supplier-centric philosophy, NexTrace simplifies the data collection process, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
“Last June, we launched Map and Trace, which empowers our customers to map their supply chains and collect documentation from multiple supplier tiers. Map and Trace provides evidence of chain of custody compliance with regulations such as the US UFLPA and the French AGEC law. With NexTrace, we’re taking this to the next level by proactively gathering full-scale item-level traceability from each tier of the supply chain. This will help our customers to not only meet upcoming regulations like the EU Digital Product Passport but also gain a competitive edge by providing comprehensive data on their products’ journey, composition, and sustainability,” said Brian Carelli, Infor VP, Sustainability and Partnerships.
Meeting regulatory and consumer demands for product traceability requires collaboration across supply chain tiers. By connecting to Infor Nexus, companies gain a head start, leveraging an established ecosystem of over 94,000 brands, retailers, and suppliers already on the platform. Managing traceability and chain-of-custody data alongside existing supply chain processes on a unified platform accelerates progress, boosts efficiency, and reduces reliance on multiple systems.
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“Vendors will be eager to tout their Digital Product Passport solutions at NRF, but their focus is often on flashy features, rather than the minutiae of how to feed such data-hungry systems. At NRF, we look forward to demonstrating how trace data is built and how to scale a system of this magnitude,” said Carelli.
To learn more about building a more responsible supply chain, visit https://www.infor.com/solutions/scm/infor-nexus/sustainability
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Infor Nexus™ is the leading global supply chain platform. Infor Nexus connects a network of over 94,000 brands, retailers, manufacturers, suppliers, logistics providers and banks on single-instance network platform to seamlessly orchestrate global supply chain processes from source through to delivery and payment. Companies streamline their operations to eliminate inefficiencies and waste while gaining data-driven insights and optimizing the flow of capital for improved agility, resilience, and sustainability. Visit www.infor.com/solutions/scm/infor-nexus.
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