Wed, 05/04/2022

    REALNETWORKS ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2022 FINANCIAL RESULTS

    SEATTLEMay 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RealNetworks, Inc. (Nasdaq: RNWK), an emerging leader in AI-based software and solutions, today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.

    • Revenue was $13.3 million, net loss of $(5.2) million and Adjusted EBITDA loss of $(3.8) million
    • Launched SAFR SCAN, the company's first integrated hardware-software product
    • Appointed Mike Cooley as President for KONTXT, Messaging, and Telecom

    Management Commentary

    "In March, we launched SAFR SCAN, a video door station for access control which is the company's first integrated hardware-software product in our 27-year history. SAFR SCAN delivers excellent performance, security, and reliability at less than half the price of previous competitive products. We're very encouraged by the early feedback we're hearing from industry partners and experts and we're excited to begin commercial shipments later this quarter," said Rob Glaser, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of RealNetworks.

    "A second major development I'm excited about is the appointment of Mike Cooley as President for KONTXT, Messaging, and Telecom. Mike has an outstanding track record of growing and building businesses in the carrier market and I believe he's the right person to drive growth and take KONTXT to the next level."

    First Quarter 2022 Financial Results

    • Revenue was $13.3 million, compared to $13.4 million in the prior quarter and $15.9 million in the prior year period.
    • Net loss attributable to RealNetworks was $(5.2) million, or $(0.11) per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $(1.8) million, or $(0.04) per diluted share, in the prior quarter and a net loss of $(10.4) million, or $(0.27) per diluted share, in the prior year period.
    • Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $(3.8) million compared to Adjusted EBITDA loss of $(3.7) million in the prior quarter and Adjusted EBITDA loss of $(3.0) million in the prior year period.
    • Strong balance sheet with unrestricted cash and cash equivalents of $21.8 million and no debt as of March 31, 2022.

    Business Outlook

    For the second quarter ending June 30, 2022, RealNetworks expects to achieve the following results:

    • Total revenue is expected to be in the range of $11.0 million to $12.5 million.
    • Adjusted EBITDA loss is expected to be in the range of $(6.0) million to $(4.5) million.

    Conference Call and Webcast Information

    RealNetworks will host a conference call today to review its results and discuss its performance at approximately 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT. Participants can access the conference call by dialing 1-888-221-3881 (United States) or 1-646-828-8193 (international). A telephonic replay of the call will also be available shortly after the completion of the call, until 11:59 p.m. ET on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, by dialing 1-844-512-2921 (United States) or 1-412-317-6671 (international) and entering the replay pin number: 7077659.

    A live webcast will be available on RealNetworks' Investor Relations site under the Events & Presentations section at http://investor.realnetworks.com and will be archived online upon completion of the conference call.

    About RealNetworks

    Building on a rich history of digital media expertise and innovation, RealNetworks has created a new generation of products that employ best-in-class artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance and secure our daily lives. Real's portfolio includes SAFR, the world's premier computer vision platform for live video; KONTXT, an industry leading NLP (Natural Language Processing) platform for text and multi-media analysis; and leveraging its digital media expertise, a mobile games business focused on the large free-to-play segment. For information about all of our products, visit www.realnetworks.com.

    About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

    To supplement RealNetworks' consolidated financial information presented in accordance with GAAP in this press release, the company also discloses certain non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted EBITDA and contribution margin by reportable segment, which management believes provide investors with useful information.

    In the financial tables of our earnings press release, RealNetworks has included reconciliations of GAAP net income (loss) from continuing operations to adjusted EBITDA and operating income (loss) by reportable segment to contribution margin by reportable segment.

    The rationale for management's use of non-GAAP measures is included in the supplementary materials presented with the quarterly earnings materials.  Please refer to Exhibit 99.2 ("Information Regarding Non- GAAP Financial Measures") to the company's report on Form 8-K, which is being submitted today to the SEC.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements relating to our current expectations regarding our future growth, profitability, and market position, our financial condition and liquidity, our strategic focus and initiatives, product plans, agreements with partners, Scener's current and future activities, and certain remaining contingencies relating to the sale of Napster. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward- looking statements.  These statements reflect our expectations as of today, and actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Factors that could cause actual results for RealNetworks, on a consolidated basis, to differ from the results predicted include: our ability to realize operating efficiencies, growth and other benefits from the implementation of our growth initiatives and restructuring efforts; cash usage and conservation, and the pursuit of additional funding sources; successful monetization of our products and services; competitive risks, including the emergence or growth of competing technologies, products and services; issues with the use of AI; potential outcomes and effects of claims and legal proceedings; risks associated with key customer or strategic relationships and business acquisitions and dispositions; challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; disruptions in the global financial markets, including changes in consumer spending and impacts to credit availability, and fluctuations in foreign currencies; volatility of our stock price; material asset impairment; continued declines in subscription revenue; difficulty recruiting and retaining key personnel; regulatory, tax, accounting, and cross-border risks; and risks related to our governance structure. More information about potential risk factors that could affect our business and financial results is included in RealNetworks' latest annual report on Form 10-K for year ended December 31, 2021, its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and in other reports and documents filed by RealNetworks from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The preparation of our financial statements and forward- looking financial guidance requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, and revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. RealNetworks assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or information, which are in effect as of their respective dates.

    For More Information:

    Investor Relations for RealNetworks
    Brian M. Prenoveau, CFA
    MZ North America
    561-489-5315
    IR@realnetworks.com
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    RealNetworks, Inc. and Subsidiaries

    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

    (Unaudited)

     
     

    Quarter Ended March 31,

     
     

    2022

     

    2021

           
     

     (in thousands, except
    per share data)

           

     Net revenue

    $         13,276

     

    $         15,888

     Cost of revenue

    2,736

     

    3,679

               Gross profit

    10,540

     

    12,209

           

     Operating expenses:

         

           Research and development

    5,798

     

    6,238

           Sales and marketing

    4,582

     

    5,137

           General and administrative

    4,827

     

    4,898

           Fair value adjustments to contingent consideration liability

     

    (1,040)

           Restructuring and other charges

    290

     

    3,171

           

               Total operating expenses

    15,497

     

    18,404

           

     Operating loss

    (4,957)

     

    (6,195)

           

     Other income (expenses):

         

           Interest expense

    (22)

     

    (95)

           Interest income

    7

     

    13

           Loss on equity and other investments, net

    (189)

     

    (4,272)

           Other income, net

    19

     

    104

           

               Total other expenses, net

    (185)

     

    (4,250)

           

    Loss before income taxes

    (5,142)

     

    (10,445)

    Income tax expense

    83

     

    109

           

    Net loss

    (5,225)

     

    (10,554)

    Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

     

    (106)

    Net loss attributable to RealNetworks

    $          (5,225)

     

    $        (10,448)

           

    Net loss per share attributable to RealNetworks- Basic

    $            (0.11)

     

    $            (0.27)

           

    Net loss per share attributable to RealNetworks- Diluted

    $            (0.11)

     

    $            (0.27)

           

     Shares used to compute basic net loss per share

    47,276

     

    38,502

     Shares used to compute diluted net loss per share

    47,276

     

    38,502

     

    RealNetworks, Inc. and Subsidiaries

    Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

    (Unaudited)

     
     

    March 31,
    2022

     

    December 31,
    2021

     

     (in thousands)

    ASSETS

     Current assets:

         

          Cash and cash equivalents

    $                      21,775

     

    $                      27,109

          Trade accounts receivable, net

    8,182

     

    9,556

          Deferred costs, current portion

    28

     

    49

          Investments

     

    1,755

          Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    5,456

     

    3,166

               Total current assets

    35,441

     

    41,635

           

     Equipment and software

    28,246

     

    29,464

     Leasehold improvements

    2,085

     

    2,750

          Total equipment, software, and leasehold improvements

    30,331

     

    32,214

     Less accumulated depreciation and amortization

    28,958

     

    30,744

          Net equipment, software, and leasehold improvements

    1,373

     

    1,470

           

     Operating lease assets

    4,135

     

    3,992

     Restricted cash equivalents

    1,630

     

    1,630

     Other assets

    2,716

     

    2,878

     Deferred tax assets, net

    709

     

    727

     Goodwill

    16,875

     

    16,976

           

               Total assets

    $                      62,879

     

    $                      69,308

           

     LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

           

     Current liabilities:

         

          Accounts payable

    $                         2,272

     

    $                         2,578

          Accrued and other current liabilities

    12,487

     

    13,286

          Deferred revenue, current portion

    3,437

     

    2,614

               Total current liabilities

    18,196

     

    18,478

           

     Deferred revenue, non-current portion

    34

     

    183

     Deferred tax liabilities, net

    1,115

     

    1,132

     Long-term lease liabilities

    2,393

     

    2,300

     Other long-term liabilities

    22

     

    1,142

           

               Total liabilities

    21,760

     

    23,235

           
           

               Total equity

    41,119

     

    46,073

           

               Total liabilities and equity

    $                      62,879

     

    $                      69,308

     

    RealNetworks, Inc. and Subsidiaries

    Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

    (Unaudited)

     
     

    Three Months Ended March 31,

     

    2022

     

    2021

     

     (in thousands)

     

    Cash flows from operating activities:

         

         Net loss

    $                         (5,225)

     

    $                       (10,554)

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

         

              Depreciation and amortization

    190

     

    204

              Stock-based compensation

    695

     

    836

              Loss on equity and other investments, net

    189

     

    4,272

              Loss on impairment of operating lease assets

     

    2,461

              Foreign currency gain

    (3)

     

    (103)

              Fair value adjustments to contingent consideration liability

     

    (1,040)

              Net change in certain operating assets and liabilities

    (819)

     

    (3,052)

                   Net cash used in operating activities

    (4,973)

     

    (6,976)

    Cash flows from investing activities:

         

         Purchases of equipment, software, and leasehold improvements

    (101)

     

    (56)

                   Net cash used in investing activities

    (101)

     

    (56)

    Cash flows from financing activities:

         

         Proceeds from issuance of common stock (stock options)

     

    468

         Tax payments from shares withheld upon vesting of restricted stock

    (19)

     

    (110)

                   Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

    (19)

     

    358

    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

    (241)

     

    (251)

                   Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

    (5,334)

     

    (6,925)

    Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, beginning of period

    28,739

     

    25,570

    Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, end of period

    $                        23,405

     

    $                        18,645

     

    RealNetworks, Inc. and Subsidiaries

    Supplemental Financial Information

    (Unaudited)

     
       

    2022

     

    2021

       

    Q1

     

     Q4

     

     Q3

     

     Q2

     

     Q1

       

     (in thousands)

    Net Revenue by Segment

                     

    Consumer Media (A)

     

    $             2,111

     

    $          2,168

     

    $          2,763

     

    $          2,061

     

    $          3,309

    Mobile Services (B)

     

    5,640

     

    5,680

     

    5,772

     

    6,356

     

    5,980

    Games (C)

     

    5,525

     

    5,554

     

    5,797

     

    6,144

     

    6,599

         Total net revenue

     

    $          13,276

     

    $        13,402

     

    $        14,332

     

    $        14,561

     

    $        15,888

                         

    Net Revenue by Product

                       

    Consumer Media

                       

    - Software License (D)

     

    $               987

     

    $             854

     

    $          1,506

     

    $             841

     

    $          1,875

    - Subscription Services (E)

     

    742

     

    768

     

    779

     

    793

     

    818

    - Product Sales (F)

     

    163

     

    268

     

    270

     

    330

     

    438

    - Advertising & Other (G)

     

    219

     

    278

     

    208

     

    97

     

    178

                         

    Mobile Services

                       

    - Software License (H)

     

    1,531

     

    1,616

     

    1,459

     

    1,931

     

    1,391

    - Subscription Services (I)

     

    4,109

     

    4,064

     

    4,313

     

    4,425

     

    4,589

                         

    Games

                       

    - Subscription Services (J)

     

    2,219

     

    2,286

     

    2,361

     

    2,431

     

    2,528

    - Product Sales (K)

     

    2,377

     

    2,453

     

    2,612

     

    2,830

     

    3,163

    - Advertising & Other (L)

     

    929

     

    815

     

    824

     

    883

     

    908

                         
                         

         Total net revenue

     

    $        13,276

     

    $       13,402

     

    $        14,332

     

    $        14,561

     

    $       15,888

                         

    Net Revenue by Geography

                       

    United States

     

    $          8,187

     

    $         8,126

     

    $          9,227

     

    $          9,209

     

    $         9,932

    Rest of world

     

    5,089

     

    5,276

     

    5,105

     

    5,352

     

    5,956

         Total net revenue

     

    $        13,276

     

    $       13,402

     

    $        14,332

     

    $        14,561

     

    $       15,888

                         

     Net Revenue by Segment

                     

    (A) The Consumer Media segment primarily includes revenue from the licensing of our portfolio of video codec technologies. Also included is RealPlayer and related products, such as the distribution of third-party software products, advertising on RealPlayer websites, sales of RealPlayer Plus software to consumers, and consumer subscriptions such as RealPlayer Plus and SuperPass.

    (B) The Mobile Services segment primarily includes revenue from SaaS services and sales of professional services provided to mobile carriers.

    (C) The Games segment primarily includes revenue from player purchases of in-game virtual goods within our free-to-play games, mobile and PC games, online games subscription services, and advertising on games sites and social network sites.

    Net Revenue by Product

                       

    (D) Software licensing revenue within Consumer Media includes revenues from licenses of our video codec technologies. 

    (E) Subscriptions revenue within Consumer Media includes revenue from subscriptions such as our RealPlayer Plus and SuperPass offerings.

    (F) Product sales within Consumer Media includes sales of RealPlayer Plus software to consumers.

    (G) Advertising & other revenue within Consumer Media includes distribution of third-party software products and advertising on RealPlayer websites.

    (H) Software license revenue within Mobile Services includes revenue from our facial recognition platform, SAFR, and our integrated RealTimes platform.

    (I) Subscription services revenue within Mobile Services includes revenue from our messaging products, including Metcalf intercarrier messaging services and KONTXT, as well as ringback tones and related professional services provided to mobile carriers.

    (J) Subscription services revenue within Games includes revenue from online games subscriptions.

    (K) Product sales revenue within Games includes revenue from player purchases of in-game virtual goods, retail and wholesale games-related revenue, as well as sales of mobile games.

    (L) Advertising & other revenue within Games includes advertising on games sites and social network sites.

     

    RealNetworks, Inc. and Subsidiaries

    Segment Results of Operations and Reconciliation to non-GAAP Contribution Margin

    (Unaudited)

     
     

    2022

     

    2021

       

    Q1

     

    Q4

     

    Q1

     

     (in thousands)

    Consumer Media

               
                 

    Net revenue

     

    $   2,111

     

    $   2,168

     

    $      3,309

    Cost of revenue

     

    388

     

    423

     

    478

         Gross profit

     

    1,723

     

    1,745

     

    2,831

                 

         Gross margin

     

    82 %

     

    80 %

     

    86 %

                 

    Operating expenses

     

    1,472

     

    1,399

     

    2,201

    Operating income, a GAAP measure

     

    $      251

     

    $      346

     

    $         630

    Depreciation and amortization

     

    16

     

    (15)

     

    16

                 

         Contribution margin, a non-GAAP measure

     

    $      267

     

    $      331

     

    $         646

                 

    Mobile Services

               
                 

    Net revenue

     

    $   5,640

     

    $   5,680

     

    $      5,980

    Cost of revenue

     

    1,045

     

    1,429

     

    1,492

         Gross profit

     

    4,595

     

    4,251

     

    4,488

                 

         Gross margin

     

    81 %

     

    75 %

     

    75 %

                 

    Operating expenses

     

    6,666

     

    5,932

     

    6,145

    Operating loss, a GAAP measure

     

    $  (2,071)

     

    $  (1,681)

     

    $     (1,657)

    Depreciation and amortization

     

    84

     

    78

     

    84

                 

         Contribution margin, a non-GAAP measure

     

    $  (1,987)

     

    $  (1,603)

     

    $     (1,573)

                 

    Games

               
                 

    Net revenue

     

    $   5,525

     

    $   5,554

     

    $      6,599

    Cost of revenue

     

    1,295

     

    1,521

     

    1,705

         Gross profit

     

    4,230

     

    4,033

     

    4,894

                 

         Gross margin

     

    77 %

     

    73 %

     

    74 %

                 

    Operating expenses

     

    3,999

     

    4,672

     

    5,098

    Operating income (loss), a GAAP measure

     

    $      231

     

    $     (639)

     

    $        (204)

    Depreciation and amortization

     

    61

     

    58

     

    76

                 

         Contribution margin, a non-GAAP measure

     

    $      292

     

    $     (581)

     

    $        (128)

                 

    Corporate

               
                 

    Cost of revenue

     

    $          8

     

    $        13

     

    $             4

         Gross profit

     

    (8)

     

    (13)

     

    (4)

                 

         Gross margin

     

    N/A

     

    N/A

     

    N/A

                 

    Operating expenses

     

    3,360

     

    538

     

    4,960

    Operating loss, a GAAP measure

     

    $  (3,368)

     

    $     (551)

     

    $     (4,964)

    Other income (expense), net

     

    19

     

    (43)

     

    104

    Foreign currency (gain) loss

     

    (3)

     

    40

     

    (103)

    Depreciation and amortization

     

    29

     

    29

     

    28

    Fair value adjustments to contingent consideration liability

     

     

     

    (1,040)

    Restructuring and other charges

     

    290

     

    (1,777)

     

    3,171

    Stock-based compensation

     

    695

     

    435

     

    836

                 

         Contribution margin, a non-GAAP measure

     

    $  (2,338)

     

    $  (1,867)

     

    $     (1,968)

     

    RealNetworks, Inc. and Subsidiaries

    Reconciliation of Net loss to adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure

    (Unaudited)

     
       

    2022

     

    2021

       

     Q1

     

     Q4

     

     Q1

       

    (in thousands)

                 

    Reconciliation of GAAP Net loss to adjusted EBITDA:

           
                 

    Net loss

     

    $     (5,225)

     

    $     (1,785)

     

    $   (10,554)

    Income tax expense

     

    83

     

    346

     

    109

    Interest expense

     

    22

     

    22

     

    95

    Interest income

     

    (7)

     

    (7)

     

    (13)

    Loss on equity and other investments, net

     

    189

     

    (1,143)

     

    4,272

    Foreign currency (gain) loss

     

    (3)

     

    40

     

    (103)

    Depreciation and amortization

     

    190

     

    149

     

    204

    Fair value adjustments to contingent consideration liability

     

     

     

    (1,040)

    Restructuring and other charges

     

    290

     

    (1,777)

     

    3,171

    Stock-based compensation

     

    695

     

    435

     

    836

       Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure

     

    $     (3,766)

     

    $     (3,720)

     

    $     (3,023)