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Limelight Networks Reports Financial Results for the Second Quarter of 2017

07/26/2017

Revenue of $45.4 million, up 4 percent year over year
GAAP gross margin of 47.1%, up 390 basis points, year over year
GAAP EPS of $(0.01) and Non-GAAP EPS of $0.03
Cash and marketable securities of $60.6 million
Raising 2017 revenue, gross margin, Non-GAAP earnings per share and Adjusted EBITDA guidance

TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Limelight Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq:LLNW) (Limelight), a global leader in digital content delivery, today reported revenue of $45.4 million for the second quarter of 2017, up four percent compared to $43.6 million in the second quarter of 2016, and up one percent compared to $44.7 million in the first quarter of 2017. Currency headwinds negatively impacted year-over-year comparison by $0.3 million, or one percent.

Gross margin was 47.1% in the second quarter of 2017, an increase of 390 basis points from 43.2% in the second quarter of 2016.

On a GAAP basis, Limelight reported a net loss of $1.6 million, or $0.01 per basic share, for the second quarter of 2017, compared to a net loss of $57.9 million, or $0.56 per basic share, in the second quarter of 2016. The second quarter of 2016 net loss included a $54 million provision for litigation related to the settlement of the Akamai lawsuit.

Non-GAAP net income was $2.9 million, or $0.03 per basic share, for the second quarter of 2017, compared to non-GAAP net income of $0.6 million, or $0.01 per basic share, in the second quarter of 2016.

EBITDA was $3.4 million for the second quarter of 2017, compared to negative $52.4 million for the second quarter of 2016. Adjusted EBITDA was $7.9 million for the second quarter of 2017, compared to $6.2 million for the second quarter of 2016.

Limelight ended the second quarter with 533 employees and employee equivalents, up from 528 employees at the end of the first quarter of 2017, and up from 512 employees in the year ago period.

“Our second quarter results continued to show meaningful year-over year improvements across revenue, margin, profitability and cash flow measures. Our performance improvements have strengthened our financial profile and improved our competitive position. Demand for our capabilities and services is growing and our R&D investments and strategic focus are continuing to gain traction. We continue to pursue numerous internal and external opportunities to accelerate growth and profitability and expect their realization to generate incremental shareholder returns,” said Bob Lento, Chief Executive Officer at Limelight.

“Our solid and consistent first half performance coupled with growing confidence as to our second half outlook, leads us to expect that we can deliver full year 2017 results above our previous guidance. We believe we may deliver close to double digit revenue growth for the two remaining quarters, and along with improving margins and continuing expense discipline, Limelight’s 2017 performance could represent our best year since we became a publicly traded company,” Mr. Lento added.

Based on current conditions, for the full-year 2017, we are providing the following updates to our previously announced guidance for 2017:


Limelight Networks, Inc. 2017 Guidance

	2017 Guidance
	July 26, 2017	April 24, 2017	February 8, 2017
Revenue	$180 to $182 million	$177 to $181 million	$175 to $180 million

Gross margin percentage	Expansion of 300 basis points over 2016	Expansion of 200 basis points over 2016	Expansion of more than 150 basis points over 2016

Non-GAAP EPS	$0.05 to $0.07	$0.03 to $0.06	$0.02 to $0.06

Adjusted EBITDA	$24 to $28 million	$23 to $27 million	$22 to $27 million

Capital expenditures	Approx. $20 million	Approx. $20 million	Approx. $20 million

Financial Tables


LIMELIGHT NETWORKS, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands, except per share data)

	June 30, 2017			March 31, 2017			December 31, 2016
	(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	22,972		$	19,152		$	21,734
Marketable securities		37,624			41,676			44,453
Accounts receivable, net		28,154			26,191			27,418
Income taxes receivable		112			99			125
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		4,121			3,989			4,865
Total current assets		92,983			91,107			98,595
Property and equipment, net		30,415			30,204			30,352
Marketable securities, less current portion		40			40			40
Deferred income taxes		1,307			1,193			1,105
Goodwill		77,032			76,702			76,243
Other assets		1,802			1,806			1,794
Total assets	$	203,579		$	201,052		$	208,129

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	10,763		$	8,558		$	8,790
Deferred revenue		1,741			1,845			2,138
Income taxes payable		334			193			188
Provision for litigation		18,000			18,000			18,000
Other current liabilities		12,722			10,600			12,836
Total current liabilities		43,560			39,196			41,952
Deferred income taxes		147			154			152
Deferred revenue, less current portion		15			13			22
Provision for litigation, less current portion		18,000			22,500			27,000
Other long-term liabilities		1,057			1,238			1,435
Total liabilities		62,779			63,101			70,561
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Convertible preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 7,500 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding		-			-			-
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 300,000 shares authorized; 109,248, 107,979 and 107,059 shares issued and
outstanding at June 30, 2017, March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively		109			108			107
Additional paid-in capital		497,018			493,567			490,819
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(9,045	)		(10,067	)		(11,038	)
Accumulated deficit		(347,282	)		(345,657	)		(342,320	)
Total stockholders' equity		140,800			137,951			137,568
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	203,579		$	201,052		$	208,129


LIMELIGHT NETWORKS, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited)

	Three Months Ended													Six Months Ended

	June 30, 2017			March 31, 2017			Percent Change		June 30, 2016			Percent Change		June 30, 2017			June 30, 2016			Percent Change

Revenues	$	45,370		$	44,735		1	%	$	43,560		4	%	$	90,105		$	84,982		6	%
Cost of revenue:
Cost of services (1)		19,464			19,007		2	%		20,271		-4	%		38,471			40,380		-5	%
Depreciation - network		4,531			4,557		-1	%		4,489		1	%		9,088			9,157		-1	%
Total cost of revenue		23,995			23,564		2	%		24,760		-3	%		47,559			49,537		-4	%
Gross profit		21,375			21,171		1	%		18,800		14	%		42,546			35,445		20	%
Gross profit percentage		47.1	%		47.3	%				43.2	%				47.2	%		41.7	%
Operating expenses:
General and administrative (1)		6,804			8,514		-20	%		7,241		-6	%		15,319			14,049		9	%
Sales and marketing (1)		8,997			9,267		-3	%		8,117		11	%		18,265			17,020		7	%
Research & development (1)		6,715			6,220		8	%		6,289		7	%		12,934			12,614		3	%
Depreciation and amortization		597			589		1	%		626		-5	%		1,186			1,249		-5	%
Provision for litigation		-			-		NA			54,000		NA			-			54,000		NA
Total operating expenses		23,113			24,590		-6	%		76,273		-70	%		47,704			98,932		-52	%

Operating loss		(1,738	)		(3,419	)	-49	%		(57,473	)	-97	%		(5,158	)		(63,487	)	-92	%

Other income (expense):
Interest expense		(10	)		(14	)	-29	%		(279	)	-96	%		(24	)		(459	)	-95	%
Interest income		121			117		3	%		8		1413	%		239			14		1607	%
Other, net		153			87		76	%		(79	)	-294	%		241			321		-25	%
Total other income (expense)		264			190		39	%		(350	)	-175	%		456			(124	)	-468	%

Loss before income taxes		(1,474	)		(3,229	)	-54	%		(57,823	)	-97	%		(4,702	)		(63,611	)	-93	%
Income tax expense		151			108		40	%		115		31	%		260			273		-5	%

Net loss		(1,625	)		(3,337	)	-51	%		(57,938	)	-97	%		(4,962	)		(63,884	)	-92	%

Net loss per share:
Basic and diluted	$	(0.01	)	$	(0.03	)			$	(0.56	)			$	(0.05	)	$	(0.62	)

Weighted average shares used in per share calculation:
Basic and diluted		108,422			107,363					103,904					107,893			103,299

(1) Includes share-based compensation (see supplemental table for figures)


LIMELIGHT NETWORKS, INC. SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA (In thousands) (Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended								Six Months Ended

	June 30, 2017			March 31, 2017			June 30, 2016		June 30, 2017			June 30, 2016


Share-based compensation:

Cost of services	$	364		$	359		$	436	$	723		$	909
General and administrative		1,674			1,534			1,677		3,208			3,503
Sales and marketing		617			620			638		1,237			1,375
Research and development		600			562			542		1,162			1,002

Total share-based compensation	$	3,255		$	3,075		$	3,293	$	6,330		$	6,789

Depreciation and amortization:

Network-related depreciation	$	4,531		$	4,557		$	4,489	$	9,088		$	9,157
Other depreciation and amortization		597			589			620		1,186			1,237
Amortization of intangible assets		-			-			6		-			12

Total depreciation and amortization	$	5,128		$	5,146		$	5,115	$	10,274		$	10,406


Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities:	$	(232	)	$	(5,359	)	$	6,744	$	(5,591	)	$	(42,117	)


End of period statistics:

Approximate number of active customers		779			813			904		779			904

Number of employees and employee equivalents		533			528			512		533			512


LIMELIGHT NETWORKS, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In thousands) (Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended									Six Months Ended

	June 30, 2017			March 31, 2017			June 30, 2016			June 30, 2017			June 30, 2016

Operating activities
Net loss	$	(1,625	)	$	(3,337	)	$	(57,938	)	$	(4,962	)	$	(63,884	)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		5,128			5,146			5,115			10,274			10,406
Share-based compensation		3,255			3,075			3,293			6,330			6,789
Provision for litigation		-			-			54,000			-			54,000
Foreign currency remeasurement loss		290			289			467			579			166
Deferred income taxes		(94	)		(50	)		(68	)		(144	)		14
Gain on sale of property and equipment		(17	)		(75	)		(134	)		(92	)		(134	)
Accounts receivable charges (recoveries)		241			249			83			490			(33	)
Amortization of premium on marketable securities		80			83			-			163			19
Realized loss on sale of marketable securities		-			-			-			-			32
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		(2,204	)		978			2,497			(1,226	)		1,957
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		(47	)		914			(191	)		867			3,392
Income taxes receivable		(8	)		29			51			21			38
Other assets		11			(3	)		166			8			508
Accounts payable and other current liabilities		3,861			(1,160	)		1,566			2,701			(2,439	)
Deferred revenue		(101	)		(302	)		(934	)		(403	)		(461	)
Income taxes payable		138			(4	)		72			134			(55	)
Payments for provision for litigation		(4,500	)		(4,500	)		-			(9,000	)		-
Other long term liabilities		(185	)		(197	)		(1,237	)		(382	)		(337	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		4,223			1,135			6,808			5,358			9,978

Investing activities
Purchases of marketable securities		(2,993	)		(4,526	)		-			(7,519	)		-
Sale and maturities of marketable securities		6,994			7,250			-			14,244			28,315
Change in restricted cash		-			-			-			-			(62,790	)
Purchases of property and equipment		(4,733	)		(5,745	)		(259	)		(10,478	)		(1,680	)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment		22			58			-			80			-
Net cash used in investing activities		(710	)		(2,963	)		(259	)		(3,673	)		(36,155	)

Financing activities
Principal payments on capital lease obligations		-			-			(319	)		-			(478	)
Payment of employee tax withholdings related to restricted stock vesting		(880	)		(1,036	)		(298	)		(1,916	)		(944	)
Proceeds from line of credit		-			-			-			-			12,790
Proceeds from employee stock plans		1,077			111			813			1,188			856
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities		197			(925	)		196			(728	)		12,224
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		110			171			(1	)		281			158
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		3,820			(2,582	)		6,744			1,238			(13,795	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		19,152			21,734			24,141			21,734			44,680
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	22,972		$	19,152		$	30,885		$	22,972		$	30,885

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To evaluate our business, we consider and use non-generally accepted accounting principles (Non-GAAP) net income (loss), EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as supplemental measures of operating performance. These measures include the same adjustments that management takes into account when it reviews and assesses operating performance on a period-to-period basis. We consider Non-GAAP net income (loss) to be an important indicator of overall business performance. We define Non-GAAP net income (loss) to be U.S. GAAP net income (loss) adjusted to exclude provision for litigation, share-based compensation, litigation expenses and amortization of intangible assets. We believe that EBITDA provides a useful metric to investors to compare us with other companies within our industry and across industries. We define EBITDA as U.S. GAAP net income (loss) adjusted to exclude depreciation and amortization, interest expense, interest and other (income) expense, and income tax expense. We define Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA adjusted to exclude provision for litigation, share-based compensation and litigation expenses. We use Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental measure to review and assess operating performance. Our management uses these Non-GAAP financial measures because, collectively, they provide valuable information on the performance of our on-going operations, excluding non-cash charges, taxes and non-core activities (including interest payments related to financing activities). These measures also enable our management to compare the results of our on-going operations from period to period, and allow management to review the performance of our on-going operations against our peer companies and against other companies in our industry and adjacent industries. We believe these measures also provide similar insights to investors, and enable investors to review our results of operations “through the eyes of management.”

Furthermore, our management uses these Non-GAAP financial measures to assist them in making decisions regarding our strategic priorities and areas for future investment and focus.

The terms Non-GAAP net income (loss), EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not defined under U.S. GAAP, and are not measures of operating income, operating performance or liquidity presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Our Non-GAAP net income (loss), EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA have limitations as analytical tools, and when assessing our operating performance, Non-GAAP net income (loss), EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for net income (loss) or other consolidated income statement data prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Some of these limitations include, but are not limited to:

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect our cash expenditures or future requirements for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;
these measures do not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;
Non-GAAP net income (loss) and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect the cash requirements necessary for litigation costs, including provision for litigation and litigation expenses;
these measures do not reflect the interest expense, or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments, on our debt that we may incur;
these measures do not reflect income taxes or the cash requirements for any tax payments;
although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will be replaced sometime in the future, and EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements;
while share-based compensation is a component of operating expense, the impact on our financial statements compared to other companies can vary significantly due to such factors as the assumed life of the options and the assumed volatility of our common stock; and
other companies may calculate Non-GAAP net income (loss), EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA differently than we do, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures.

We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our U.S. GAAP results and using Non-GAAP net income (loss), EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA only as supplemental support for management's analysis of business performance. Non-GAAP net income (loss), EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are calculated as follows for the periods presented in thousands:

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Limelight is presenting the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures and reconciling the non-GAAP financial metrics to the comparable U.S. GAAP measures. Per share amounts may not foot due to rounding.


LIMELIGHT NETWORKS, INC. Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP Net Loss to Non-GAAP Net Income (Loss) (In thousands) (Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended																		Six Months Ended

	June 30, 2017						March 31, 2017						June 30, 2016						June 30, 2017						June 30, 2016
	Amount			Per Share			Amount			Per Share			Amount			Per Share			Amount			Per Share			Amount			Per Share

U.S. GAAP net loss	$	(1,625	)	$	(0.01	)	$	(3,337	)	$	(0.03	)	$	(57,938	)	$	(0.56	)	$	(4,962	)	$	(0.05	)	$	(63,884	)	$	(0.62	)

Provision for litigation		-			-			-			-			54,000			0.52			-			-			54,000			0.52
Share-based compensation		3,255			0.03			3,075			0.03			3,293			0.03			6,330			0.06			6,789			0.07
Litigation expenses		1,276			0.01			1,909			0.02			1,271			0.01			3,185			0.03			2,449			0.02
Amortization of intangible assets		-			-			-			-			6			0.00			-			-			12			0.00

Non-GAAP net income (loss)	$	2,906		$	0.03		$	1,647		$	0.02		$	632		$	0.01		$	4,553		$	0.04		$	(634	)	$	(0.01	)


Weighted average shares used in per share calculation					108,422						107,363						103,904						107,893						103,299


LIMELIGHT NETWORKS, INC. Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP Net Loss to EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA (In thousands) (Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended									Six Months Ended

	June 30, 2017			March 31, 2017			June 30, 2016			June 30, 2017			June 30, 2016

U.S. GAAP net loss	$	(1,625	)	$	(3,337	)	$	(57,938	)	$	(4,962	)	$	(63,884	)

Depreciation and amortization		5,128			5,146			5,115			10,274			10,406
Interest expense		10			14			279			24			459
Interest and other (income) expense		(274	)		(204	)		71			(480	)		(335	)
Income tax expense		151			108			115			260			273

EBITDA	$	3,390		$	1,727		$	(52,358	)	$	5,116		$	(53,081	)

Provision for litigation		-			-			54,000			-			54,000
Share-based compensation		3,255			3,075			3,293			6,330			6,789
Litigation expenses		1,276			1,909			1,271			3,185			2,449

Adjusted EBITDA	$	7,921		$	6,711		$	6,206		$	14,631		$	10,157

For future periods, we are unable to provide a reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to net loss as a result of the uncertainty regarding, and the potential variability of, the amounts of depreciation and amortization, interest expense, interest and other (income) expense and income tax expense, that may be incurred in the future.

Conference Call

At approximately 4:30 p.m. EST (1:30 p.m. PST) today, management will host a quarterly conference call for investors. Investors can access this call toll-free at 888-317-6016 within the United States or +1 412-317-6016 outside of the U.S. The conference call will also be audio cast live from http://www.limelight.com and a replay will be available following the call from the Limelight website.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements include, among others, statements regarding our expectations regarding revenue, gross margin, non-GAAP net income, capital expenditures, litigation, and our future prospects. Our expectations and beliefs regarding these matters may not materialize. The potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from the results or outcomes predicted include, among other things, reduction of demand for our services from new or existing customers, unforeseen changes in our hiring patterns, adverse outcomes in litigation, and experiencing expenses that exceed our expectations. A detailed discussion of these factors and other risks that affect our business is contained in our SEC filings, including our most recent reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, particularly under the heading “Risk Factors.” Copies of these filings are available online on our investor relations website at investors.limelightnetworks.com and on the SEC website at www.SEC.gov. All information provided in this release and in the attachments is as of July 26, 2017, and we undertake no duty to update this information in light of new information or future events, unless required by law.

About Limelight

Limelight Networks (NASDAQ: LLNW), a global leader in digital content delivery, empowers customers to better engage online audiences by enabling them to securely manage and globally deliver digital content, on any device. The Company’s award winning Limelight Orchestrate™ platform includes an integrated suite of content delivery technology and services that helps organizations secure digital content, deliver exceptional multi-screen experiences, improve brand awareness, drive revenue, and enhance customer relationships — all while reducing costs. For more information, please visit www.limelight.com, read our blog, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn and be sure to visit Limelight Connect.

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Limelight Networks, Inc.
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