Wed, 08/07/2013

REALNETWORKS ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2013 RESULTS

REALNETWORKS ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2013 RESULTS

SEATTLE – August 7th, 2013 – RealNetworks, Inc. (Nasdaq: RNWK) today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013.

Financial Summary

  • Revenue of $49.9 million
  • Net loss of $(18.5) million or $(0.52) per share
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $(5.8) million
  • Cash and short-term investments of $236.7 million as of June 30, 2013

Recent Announcements

  • On August 1, launched GameHouse Casino Plus, the first social casino game to use a sweepstakes offering U.S. consumers real cash prizes
  • Acquired iconic Slingo, Inc. for $15.6 million, creator of a highly popular social casino game that combines bingo and slots
  • Unveiled plans for a new Seattle headquarters facility, with expected annual cash savings of over $7.0 million as compared to current facility

"We are making good progress on our plan to revitalize RealNetworks," said Rob Glaser, Chairman and interim CEO of RealNetworks. "Last week's launch of GameHouse Casino Plus with the Golden Dreams Sweepstakes, the first social casino game to offer consumers a chance to win large cash prizes, was a major step forward in our program to introduce compelling and innovative new products and services. We think that Casino Plus, along with other new products that we will be rolling out this year, will set the stage to return RealNetworks to growth. There is still much work to be done and it will take time, but we will continue to push forward towards the goal of sustainable growth and profitability."

Second Quarter Results

For the second quarter of 2013, revenue was $49.9 million, a sequential decrease of 12% from the first quarter of 2013, and a decrease of 24% compared with the second quarter of 2012. Revenue trends in each of RealNetworks' businesses in the second quarter of 2013 compared with the year-earlier quarter were: a 17% decrease in RealPlayer Group revenue to $18.4 million, a 29% decrease in Mobile Entertainment revenue to $18.6 million and a 26% decrease in Games revenue to $12.9 million.

Net loss for the second quarter of 2013 was $(18.5) million, or $(0.52) per share, compared with net income of $81.0 million, or $2.32 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2012, which included the net gain on the sale of patent assets to Intel Corp. of $117.9 million.

Adjusted EBITDA loss for the second quarter of 2013 was $(5.8) million, compared with an adjusted EBITDA loss of $(6.5) million for the second quarter of 2012. A reconciliation of GAAP operating income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA is provided in the financial tables that accompany this release.

As of June 30, 2013, RealNetworks had $236.7 million in unrestricted cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments compared with $271.4 million as of December 31, 2012, of which approximately $42.3 million was held in foreign jurisdictions. In addition, RealNetworks had $46.2 million in restricted cash and available-forsale securities as of June 30, 2013, compared with $44.3 million as of December 31, 2012.

Segment Operating Results

Business Outlook

For the third quarter of 2013, RealNetworks expects total revenue of $47.0 million to $50.0 million, with all segments flat to declining sequentially and declining year over year. We expect adjusted EBITDA for the quarter to be a loss of $(8.0) million to $(11.0) million.

The foregoing forward-looking statements reflect RealNetworks' expectations as of August 7, 2013. It is not RealNetworks' general practice to update these forward-looking statements until its next quarterly results announcement.

The foregoing forward-looking statements reflect RealNetworks' expectations as of May 1, 2013.  It is not RealNetworks' general practice to update these forward-looking statements until its next quarterly results announcement.

Webcast and Conference Call Information
The company will host an audio Webcast conference call to review results and discuss the company's operations for the second quarter at 5:00 p.m. ET on August 7. The Webcast will be available at: http://investor.realnetworks.com
The on-demand Webcast will be available beginning approximately two hours following the conclusion of the live Webcast.

Conference Call Details
5 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. PT
Dial in:
888-790-3162 Domestic
415-228-4854 International

Passcode: Second Quarter Earnings
Leader: Rob Glaser

Telephonic replay will be available until 8 p.m. ET, August 21, 2013.
Replay dial in:
888-566-0411 Domestic
203-369-3041 International

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About RealNetworks:  
RealNetworks creates innovative applications and services that make it easy to connect with and enjoy digital media. RealNetworks invented the streaming media category in 1995 and continues to connect consumers with their digital media both directly and through partners, aiming to support every network, device, media type and social network. RealNetworks' corporate information is located at http://www.realnetworks.com/about-us

RealNetworks, RealPlayer and GameHouse are trademarks or registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc. or its subsidiaries. All other companies or products listed herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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 adjusted EBITDA 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 operating income (loss) to adjusted EBITDA and to adjusted EBITDA by reportable segment.
The rationale for management's use of non-GAAP measures is included in the supplementary materials presented with the second quarter 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 RealNetworks' current expectations regarding future revenue and adjusted EBITDA, its plans to attain growth and profitability and undertake certain strategic initiatives, and expected savings from its headquarters relocation. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from the results predicted. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from the results predicted include: RealNetworks' ability to realize operating efficiencies, growth and other benefits from the implementation of its growth plan, strategic initiatives, and restructuring efforts; the emergence of new entrants and competition in the market for digital media products and services; other competitive risks, including the growth of competing technologies, products and services; the potential outcomes and effects of claims and legal proceedings on RealNetworks' business, prospects, financial condition or results of operations; risks associated with key customer or strategic relationships, business acquisitions and the introduction of new products and services; changes in consumer and advertising spending in response to disruptions in the global financial markets; fluctuations in foreign currencies; and changes in RealNetworks' effective tax rate. More information about potential risk factors that could affect RealNetworks' business and financial results is included in RealNetworks' annual report on Form 10-K for the most recent year ended December 31, 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 RealNetworks' financial statements and forward-looking financial guidance requires the company 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. The company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or information, which are in effect as of their respective dates.

RealNetworks, RealPlayer and GameHouse are trademarks or registered trademarks of RealNetworks, Inc. or its subsidiaries.  All other companies or products listed herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.