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(NASDAQ:ESCH): Eschelon Telecom, Inc., a provider of integrated
communications services to small and medium sized businesses in the
western United States, today announced results for the quarter and year
ended December 31, 2006.
“This has clearly been our best year yet,”
stated Richard A. Smith, Eschelon’s President
and Chief Executive Officer. “We have proven
the ability to scale the business while continuing to meet or exceed our
aggressive financial and operating targets. Achieving these results
during a year in which we are integrating multiple acquired companies
and simultaneously expanding our sales force and network footprint
reflects excellent operating execution – a
testament to the strength of the business we have built. I am excited
about our future as we capitalize on this operating and financial
momentum. We have a base of Associates (a.k.a. employees) that are
making the right decisions – customer by
customer – and you see that in our results.”
The following table highlights financial and operating results (dollars
in thousands, except per unit amounts):
For the twelve monthsended December 31,
4Q 2005
3Q 2006
4Q 2006
2005
2006
Total Revenue
$58,377
$69,806
$76,744
$ 227,743
$ 274,526
Total Gross Profit (a)
$33,841
$39,452
$44,517
$ 125,690
$ 157,435
Total Gross Margin (%) (a)
58%
57%
58%
55%
57%
Adjusted EBITDA
$11,492
$14,105
$16,008
$ 41,063
$ 55,546
Net Income (Loss)
$(5,127)
$(608)
$10
$ (30,991)
$ (2,780)
Capital Expenditures
$8,843
$12,781
$21,254
$ 35,905
$ 54,658
Cash and Investments (at end of period)
$31,818
$76,965
$39,467
$ 31,818
$ 39,467
Voice Lines In Service (at end of period)
270,662
322,702
363,375
270,662
363,375
Data Lines In Service (at end of period)
144,790
191,190
234,954
144,790
234,954
Total Lines In Service (at end of period)
415,452
513,892
598,329
415,452
598,329
Lines On-Net (%) (at end of period)
86.0%
83.0%
85.0%
86.0%
85.0%
Lines Sold
26,308
39,782
44,471
108,626
151,336
Average Monthly Line Churn (%)
1.29%
1.10%
1.03%
1.34%
1.28%
Average Network Revenue per Line per Month
$42.00
$40.91
$39.77
$ 42.27
$ 40.84
Total Employees (at end of period)
1,118
1,250
1,385
1,118
1,385
Quota-Carrying Network Service Salespeople (at end of period)
204
268
265
204
265
(a) Gross profit is defined as revenue less network services expense
(excluding depreciation and amortization) and business telephone systems
cost of revenue.
Total revenues for the fourth quarter of 2006 were $76.7 million, an
increase of $6.9 million from the third quarter of 2006 and an increase
of $18.4 million from the fourth quarter of 2005. The increases were
primarily due to the inclusion of the companies acquired during 2006,
new telephone system sales and access line growth.
Gross profit for the fourth quarter of 2006 was $44.5 million, an
increase of $5.1 million from the third quarter of 2006 and an increase
of $10.7 million from the fourth quarter of 2005. The increases were
primarily due to the inclusion of the companies acquired during 2006,
new telephone system sales and access line growth.
Gross profit as presented is defined as revenue less network services
expense (excluding depreciation and amortization) and business telephone
systems cost of revenue. Gross profit is not intended to replace
operating income (loss), net income (loss), cash flow and other measures
of financial performance reported in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles (“GAAP”)
in the United States. Management uses this definition of gross profit as
a measure of operating performance. Below is a schedule reconciling
reported GAAP operating income (loss) to gross profit as presented.
Eschelon Telecom, Inc.
Consolidated Operating Income (Loss) to Gross Profit
Reconciliation
(In Thousands)
For the twelve monthsended December 31,
4Q 2005
3Q 2006
4Q 2006
2005
2006
Operating Income (Loss)
$ (2,007)
$ 2,764
$ 4,032
$ (4,273)
$ 11,619
Sales, general and administrative expense
22,487
25,849
29,048
90,310
103,569
Depreciation and amortization expense
13,361
10,839
11,437
39,653
42,247
Gross Profit
$ 33,841
$ 39,452
$ 44,517
$ 125,690
$ 157,435
Sales, general and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter of
2006 were $29.0 million, an increase of $3.2 million from the third
quarter of 2006 and an increase of $6.6 million from the fourth quarter
of 2005. The increase from 2005 was primarily due to the inclusion of
companies acquired during 2006, an increase in costs associated with the
sales force expansion, operating taxes and share-based compensation. The
increase from the third quarter was primarily due to the inclusion of
OneEighty Communications and Mountain Telecommunications.
Adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter of 2006 was $16.0 million, an
increase of $1.9 million from the third quarter of 2006 and an increase
of $4.5 million from the fourth quarter of 2005. Adjusted EBITDA is a
non-GAAP measure. Below is a schedule reconciling reported GAAP net
income (loss) to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA.
Eschelon Telecom, Inc.
Consolidated Net Income (Loss) to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
Reconciliation
(In Thousands)
For the twelve monthsended December 31,
4Q 2005
3Q 2006
4Q 2006
2005
2006
Net Income (Loss)
$ (5,127)
$ (608)
$ 10
$ (30,991)
$ (2,780)
Interest expense, net
3,324
3,294
4,011
27,434
14,367
Income taxes
4
-
-
4
-
Depreciation and amortization
13,361
10,839
11,437
39,653
42,247
EBITDA
11,562
13,525
15,458
36,100
53,834
Stock-based compensation expense
139
503
538
936
1,679
Loss on disposal of assets
2
17
2
260
67
(Gain) loss on sale of available-for-sale securities
(127)
-
19
(326)
(77)
Other (income) expense, net
-
60
(9)
-
43
Global Crossing settlement
-
-
-
4,748
-
(Income) loss from discontinued operation
242
-
-
(329)
-
Gain on sale of discontinued operation
(326)
-
-
(326)
-
Adjusted EBITDA
$ 11,492
$ 14,105
$ 16,008
$ 41,063
$ 55,546
Capital expenditures for the fourth quarter of 2006 were $21.3 million,
an increase of $8.5 million from the third quarter of 2006 and an
increase of $12.4 million from the fourth quarter of 2005. Capital
expenditures typically fluctuate by quarter depending upon timing of
major equipment purchases. The primary drivers for these increases are
the collocation expansion and line/customer growth, including the
addition of approximately 7,000 lines acquired from another carrier
during the quarter.
Net income for the fourth quarter of 2006 was $0.01 million, compared to
a loss of $0.6 million in the third quarter of 2006 and a loss of $5.1
million in the fourth quarter of 2005. The improvements were primarily
due to the inclusion of the companies acquired during 2006 and higher
access lines in service.
Cash, restricted cash and available-for-sale securities at December 31,
2006 were $39.5 million, a decrease of $37.5 million from the third
quarter of 2006. In November we paid approximately $37.3 million to
acquire Mountain Telecommunications, Inc.
Supplemental Information
Supplemental information with additional detail for the quarter and year
ended December 31, 2006 as well as 2007 guidance is available on Eschelon’s
web site at www.eschelon.com.
Investor Call
Management is holding an investor conference call today, February 26,
2007 at 10:00 a.m. (CT) to discuss quarterly results. Investors are
invited to participate by dialing (800) 218-0713. A replay will be
available through March 5, 2007 by dialing (800) 405-2236 (pass code
11083780#).
About Eschelon Telecom, Inc.
Eschelon Telecom, Inc. is a facilities-based competitive communications
services provider of voice and data services and business telephone
systems in 45 markets in the western United States. Headquartered in
Minneapolis, Minnesota, the company currently employs approximately
1,400 telecommunications/Internet professionals, serves over 60,000
business customers and has approximately 600,000 access lines in service
throughout its markets in Arizona, California, Colorado, Minnesota,
Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington. For more information,
please visit our web site at www.eschelon.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning
of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The
forward-looking statements are based on Eschelon Telecom’s
current intent, belief and expectations. These statements are not
guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks and
uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Actual results may differ
materially from these forward-looking statements because of the company’s
history of losses, ability to maintain relationships with RBOCs,
substantial indebtedness, difficulties inherent in making and
integrating acquisitions, intense competition, dependence on key
management, changes in government regulations, and other risks that may
be described in the company’s filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Existing and prospective
investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these
forward-looking statements, which speak only as of today’s
date. Eschelon Telecom undertakes no obligation to update or revise the
information contained in this announcement, whether as a result of new
information, future events or circumstances or otherwise.
Eschelon Telecom, Inc.
Consolidated Statement of Operations
(Dollars In Thousands, Except per Share Amounts)
For the twelve monthsendedDecember 31,
4Q 2005
3Q 2006
4Q 2006
2005
2006
Revenue:
Network services
$ 51,891
$ 62,373
$ 68,624
$ 201,835
$ 244,702
Business telephone systems
6,486
7,433
8,120
25,908
29,824
Total revenue
58,377
69,806
76,744
227,743
274,526
Costs and expenses:
Network services expense (excluding depreciation and amortization)
20,311
25,735
27,386
85,914
98,664
Business telephone systems cost of revenue
4,225
4,619
4,841
16,139
18,427
Sales, general and administrative
22,487
25,849
29,048
90,310
103,569
Depreciation and amortization
13,361
10,839
11,437
39,653
42,247
Operating income (loss)
(2,007)
2,764
4,032
(4,273)
11,619
Other income (expense):
Interest income
189
1,482
691
691
3,165
Interest expense
(3,513)
(4,776)
(4,702)
(28,125)
(17,532)
Other income (expense), net
124
(78)
(11)
65
(32)
Income (loss) before taxes
(5,207)
(608)
10
(31,642)
(2,780)
Income taxes
(4)
-
-
(4)
-
Net income (loss) before discontinued operation
(5,211)
(608)
10
(31,646)
(2,780)
Income (loss) from discontinued operation, net of tax
(242)
-
-
329
-
Gain on sale of discontinued operation, net of tax
326
-
-
326
-
Net income (loss)
$ (5,127)
$ (608)
$ 10
$ (30,991)
$ (2,780)
Basic net income (loss) per share:
Continuing operations
$ (0.36)
$ (0.03)
$ 0.00
$ (5.32)
$ (0.17)
Discontinued operations
0.01
-
-
0.11
-
Net income (loss) per share
$ (0.35)
$ (0.03)
$ 0.00
$ (5.21)
$ (0.17)
Diluted net income (loss) per share:
Continuing operations
$ (0.36)
$ (0.03)
$ 0.00
$ (5.32)
$ (0.17)
Discontinued operations
0.01
-
-
0.11
-
Net income (loss) per share
$ (0.35)
$ (0.03)
$ 0.00
$ (5.21)
$ (0.17)
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic
14,601,133
17,513,871
17,568,620
5,949,310
16,467,972
Diluted
14,601,133
17,513,871
18,155,609
5,949,310
16,467,972
Eschelon Telecom, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In Thousands)
December 31,
December 31,
2005
2006
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$ 26,062
$ 21,146
Restricted cash
996
1,224
Available-for-sale securities
4,760
17,097
Accounts receivable, net
22,996
27,592
Other receivables
3,052
4,025
Inventories
2,927
3,552
Prepaid expenses
2,294
2,314
Total current assets
63,087
76,950
Property and equipment, net
126,452
145,785
Other assets
1,506
2,185
Goodwill
7,168
59,670
Intangible assets, net
33,333
45,931
Total assets
$ 231,546
$ 330,521
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$ 16,400
$ 17,641
Accrued telecommunication costs
4,227
5,730
Accrued office rent
2,035
2,521
Accrued interest expense
2,646
3,829
Other accrued expenses
5,485
7,433
Deferred revenue
7,921
10,109
Accrued compensation expenses
2,809
4,174
Capital lease obligations, current maturities
2,430
3,131
Total current liabilities
43,953
54,568
Long-term liabilities:
Other long-term liabilities
251
1,262
Capital lease obligations, less current maturities
2,964
2,201
Notes payable
92,125
141,040
Total liabilities
139,293
199,071
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock
146
176
Additional paid-in capital
248,199
289,101
Accumulated other comprehensive income
56
-
Accumulated deficit
(155,047)
(157,827)
Deferred compensation
(1,101)
-
Total stockholders' equity
92,253
131,450
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
$ 231,546
$ 330,521
Eschelon Telecom, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In Thousands)
Twelve months ended
December 31,
2005
2006
Operating activities
Net loss
$ (30,991)
$ (2,780)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense
39,653
42,247
Other non-cash items
8,949
7,940
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Restricted cash
(274)
(228)
Accounts receivable
(5,145)
(1,476)
Other receivables
(76)
(634)
Inventories
(54)
(492)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
495
259
Discontinued assets held for sale, net of liabilities
222
-
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
2,133
(374)
Deferred revenue
621
381
Accrued compensation expense
(779)
882
Net cash provided by operating activities
14,754
45,725
Investing activities
Purchase of subsidiaries, net of cash acquired
(48)
(67,208)
Purchase of assets held for sale, net of liabilities
(216)
-
Purchases of available-for-sale securities
(30,526)
(95,765)
Proceeds from sales of available-for-sale securities
32,312
83,462
Purchases of property and equipment
(19,227)
(34,277)
Cash paid for customer installation costs
(13,551)
(18,914)
Proceeds from sales of assets
239
174
Proceeds from sale of discontinued operation, net of fees
320
-
Net cash used in investing activities
(30,697)
(132,528)
Financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable
-
45,600
Payments made on notes and capital lease obligations
(51,362)
(2,730)
Proceeds from issuance of stock, net of fees
67,280
40,353
Increase in debt issuance costs
(348)
(1,336)
Net cash provided by financing activities
15,570
81,887
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(373)
(4,916)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
26,435
26,062
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$ 26,062
$ 21,146
Supplemental cash flow information
Cash paid for interest
$ 20,837
$ 13,133
Supplemental non-cash activities
Equipment purchases under capital leases
$ 3,127
$ 1,467
Value of common stock issued to management and certain members of
the board of directors
$ 27
$ 6,045