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Reports First-Quarter 2016 Results
Order and Payment at Buffalo Wild Wings -
Better than Expected First Quarter with Positive Adjusted EBITDA -
CARLSBAD, Calif., May 6, 2016 - NTN
Buzztime, Inc. (NYSE MKT: NTN), reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016.
"In April, we achieved a significant
milestone, deploying order and payment at Buffalo Wild Wings," said Ram Krishnan, NTN Buzztime CEO. "To get to launch,
we crossed many hurdles to address extremely high standards for menu and payment complexity, security requirements, guest experience
and other technology needs, all of which will enable us to deliver at scale. Early feedback has been quite positive, and we are
preparing for initial market rollout. Also, our BEOND installation site count grew 4% sequentially to represent 65% of our installed
base at March 31st. This growth is important as our on demand technology enables better gaming experiences, single
player games for kids, premium services and advertising, building a path for additional revenue streams. In 2015, we positioned
the company for long-term profitable growth. In the first quarter, with a leaner cost structure and improved product quality,
we reported our second quarter of positive Adjusted EBITDA and expect to capture opportunities to drive growth and additional
financial improvements in 2016 and beyond."
Financial Results for the First-Quarter
Ended March 31, 2016
Total revenues were $5.5 million for the first
quarter of 2016, compared to $6.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2015 and $5.7 million for the first quarter of 2015 primarily
reflecting lower sales-type lease arrangements. First quarter 2016 direct costs were $2.0 million, compared to $2.6 million for
the same period in 2015, primarily due to the lower revenue level as well as improved production costs and lower scrap and repair
maintenance costs. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to $4.2 million from $5.2 million for the same period
in 2015 reflecting a leaner company structure and a reduction in market research expense. Net loss was $1.0 million, or $0.01
per share, the same as the fourth quarter of 2015 and improved from $2.3 million, or $0.02 per share, for the first quarter of
2015. Adjusted EBITDA was a positive $73,000 compared to an Adjusted EBITDA loss of $1.1 million in the same period last year.
Although Adjusted EBITDA is positive for the
first quarter of 2016, Adjusted EBITDA may not be positive for the second quarter of 2016 or future quarters. A detailed description
and reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA and management's reasons for using this measure is set forth at the end of this press
Metric Review for the Quarter Ended March
The site count was 2,903 venues and, as expected,
decreased compared to 2,960 as of December 31, 2015. Management anticipates the net count will continue to fluctuate. As of March
31, 2016, BEOND installations increased to 1,879 locations, or 65% of the installed base, compared to 1,806, or 61% of the installed
base, as of December 31, 2015.
Cash and cash equivalents were $3.5 million
at March 31, 2016, compared to $3.2 million as of December 31, 2015. Working capital was $2.3 million at March 31, 2016, compared
to $4.0 million at December 31, 2015.
Management will review the results on a conference
call with a live question and answer session today, May 6, 2016, at 12:00 p.m. ET. To access the call, please use passcode 97855393
| (877) 307-1373 for the live call and (855) 859-2056 for the replay, if calling from the United States or Canada; or | ||
| (678) 224-7873 for the live call and (404) 537-3406 for the replay, if calling internationally. |
The call will also be accompanied live by
webcast over the Internet and accessible at the company's website at http://www.buzztime.com. The replay of the call
will be available until May 13, 2016.
Forward-looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements
which reflect management's current views of future events and operations, including but not limited to statements about
our growth plans, product performance, delivery of menu and payment technology and additional revenue streams. These statements
are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results
to differ materially. These risks and uncertainties include the risks of unsuccessful execution or launch of products, platforms
or brands, risks associated with customer retention and growth plans, the impact of alternative entertainment options and technologies
and competitive products, brands, technologies and pricing, adverse economic conditions, the regulatory environment and changes
in the law, failure of customer and/or player acceptance or demand for new or existing products, lower market acceptance or appeal
of both existing and new products and services by particular demographic groups or audiences as a whole, termination of partnership
and contractual relationships and technical problems or outages. Please see NTN Buzztime, Inc.'s recent filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission for information about these and other risks that may affect the Company. All forward-looking
statements included in this release are based on information available to us on the date hereof. These statements speak only as
of the date hereof and NTN Buzztime, Inc. does not undertake to publicly update or revise any of its forward-looking statements,
even if experience or future changes show that the indicated results or events will not be realized.
Buzztime (NYSE MKT: NTN) delivers interactive
entertainment and innovative dining technology to bars and restaurants in North America. Venues license Buzztime's customizable
solution to differentiate themselves via competitive fun by offering guests trivia, card, sports and arcade games, nationwide
competitions, personalized menus and self-service dining features. Buzztime's platform improves operating efficiencies,
creates connections among the players and venues, and amplifies guests' positive experiences. Founded in 1984, Buzztime
has accumulated over 9 million player registrations and over 115 million games were played in 2015 alone. For more information,
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NTN BUZZTIME, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
(In thousands, except par value amount)
| March 31, 2016 | December 31, 2015 | |||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||
| Current Assets: | ||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 3,549 | $ | 3,223 | ||||
| Accounts receivable, net | 769 | 919 | ||||||
| Site equipment to be installed | 3,763 | 3,990 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 1,054 | 978 | ||||||
| Total current assets | 9,135 | 9,110 | ||||||
| Broadcast equipment and fixed assets, net | 3,799 | 3,915 | ||||||
| Software development costs, net | 924 | 943 | ||||||
| Deferred costs | 1,300 | 1,328 | ||||||
| Goodwill | 972 | 909 | ||||||
| Intangible assets, net | 67 | 79 | ||||||
| Other assets | 119 | 124 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 16,316 | $ | 16,408 | ||||
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
| Current Liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 171 | $ | 211 | ||||
| Accrued compensation | 941 | 1,024 | ||||||
| Accrued expenses | 647 | 670 | ||||||
| Sales taxes payable | 129 | 192 | ||||||
| Income taxes payable | 23 | 22 | ||||||
| Current portion of long-term debt | 3,044 | 1,072 | ||||||
| Current portion of obligations under capital leases | 79 | 78 | ||||||
| Deferred revenue | 1,275 | 1,214 | ||||||
| Other current liabilities | 534 | 639 | ||||||
| Total current liabilities | 6,843 | 5,122 | ||||||
| Long-term debt | 5,473 | 6,366 | ||||||
| Long-term obligations under capital leases | 138 | 138 | ||||||
| Deferred revenue, excluding current portion | 325 | 393 | ||||||
| Deferred rent | 501 | 541 | ||||||
| Other liabilities | 3 | - | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 13,283 | 12,560 | ||||||
| Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
| Shareholders' equity: | ||||||||
| Series A 10% cumulative convertible preferred stock, $.005 par value, $156 liquidation preference, 5,000 shares authorized; 156 issued and outstanding at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Common stock, $.005 par value, 168,000 shares authorized at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015; 92,439 shares issued and outstanding at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 | 462 | 462 | ||||||
| Treasury stock, at cost, 503 shares at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 | (456 | ) | (456 | ) | ||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 128,869 | 128,756 | ||||||
| Accumulated deficit | (126,128 | ) | (125,087 | ) | ||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income | 285 | 172 | ||||||
| Total shareholders' equity | 3,033 | 3,848 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ | 16,316 | $ | 16,408 |
NTN BUZZTIME, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND
(In thousands, except
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| 2016 | 2015 | |||||||
| Revenues | ||||||||
| Subscription revenue | $ | 4,374 | $ | 4,200 | ||||
| Sales-type lease revenue | 396 | 840 | ||||||
| Other revenue | 712 | 686 | ||||||
| Total revenue | 5,482 | 5,726 | ||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||
| Direct operating costs (includes depreciation and amortization) | 2,036 | 2,649 | ||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 4,200 | 5,162 | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization (excluding depreciation and amortization included in direct costs) | 114 | 121 | ||||||
| Total operating expenses | 6,350 | 7,932 | ||||||
| Operating loss | (868 | ) | (2,206 | ) | ||||
| Other expense, net | (154 | ) | (43 | ) | ||||
| Loss before income taxes | (1,022 | ) | (2,249 | ) | ||||
| Provision for income taxes | (19 | ) | (14 | ) | ||||
| Net loss | $ | (1,041 | ) | $ | (2,263 | ) | ||
| Net loss per common share - basic and diluted | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) | ||
| Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted | 91,936 | 91,876 | ||||||
| Comprehensive loss | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (1,041 | ) | $ | (2,263 | ) | ||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | 113 | (153 | ) | |||||
| Total comprehensive loss | $ | (928 | ) | $ | (2,416 | ) |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS
| Three months ended December 31, | ||||||||
| 2016 | 2015 | |||||||
| Cash flows used in operating activities: | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (1,041 | ) | $ | (2,263 | ) | ||
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 757 | 701 | ||||||
| Provision for doubtful accounts | 24 | (39 | ) | |||||
| Excess and obsolete site equipment to be installed | 25 | 163 | ||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 113 | 99 | ||||||
| Amortization of debt issuance costs | 28 | - | ||||||
| Issuance of common stock to consultant in lieu of cash payment | - | 1 | ||||||
| Loss from disposition of equipment | 5 | 1 | ||||||
| Changes in assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts receivable | 125 | 1,459 | ||||||
| Site equipment to be installed | (115 | ) | 154 | |||||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | (94 | ) | 100 | |||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (209 | ) | 312 | |||||
| Income taxes payable | (1 | ) | (13 | ) | ||||
| Deferred costs | 29 | (70 | ) | |||||
| Deferred revenue | (7 | ) | 518 | |||||
| Deferred rent | (40 | ) | (36 | ) | ||||
| Other liabilities | (104 | ) | (92 | ) | ||||
| Net cash used in operating activities | (504 | ) | 995 | |||||
| Cash flows used in investing activities: | ||||||||
| Capital expenditures | (177 | ) | (215 | ) | ||||
| Software development expenditures | (99 | ) | (222 | ) | ||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (276 | ) | (437 | ) | ||||
| Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities: | ||||||||
| Proceeds from long-term debt | 2,114 | 74 | ||||||
| Payments on long-term debt | (1,035 | ) | (699 | ) | ||||
| Debt issuance costs on long-term debt | (5 | ) | - | |||||
| Principal payments on capital leases | (21 | ) | (7 | ) | ||||
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 1,053 | (632 | ) | |||||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 273 | (74 | ) | |||||
| Effect of exchange rate on cash | 53 | 52 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 3,223 | 7,185 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 3,549 | $ | 7,163 |
Non-GAAP Information
To supplement our consolidated
financial disclosures and statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States (GAAP), we use certain non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation
and amortization, or Adjusted EBITDA. We compute Adjusted EBITDA by excluding from net profit (or loss) the impact of the following:
(a) depreciation and amortization expense; (b) interest expense, net; (c) provision for income taxes; (d) non-cash stock-based
compensation expense; (e) other non-cash expenses and charges; and (f) to the extent approved by our lender, other one-time charges
and any losses arising from the sale, exchange, transfer or other disposition of assets not in the ordinary course of business.
We use this non-GAAP financial measure when evaluating our financial results as well as for internal resource management, planning
and forecasting purposes. This non-GAAP financial measure is not intended to represent a measure of performance in accordance
with GAAP. Nor should this non-GAAP financial measure be considered as an alternative to statements of cash flows as a measure
of liquidity. This non-GAAP financial measure is included herein because we believe it is a measure of operating performance that
financial analysts, lenders, investors and other interested parties find to be a useful tool for analyzing companies like us that
carry significant levels of non-cash depreciation and amortization charges in comparison to their net income or loss calculated
in accordance with GAAP.
The following table reconciles our net loss
per GAAP (in thousands) to Adjusted EBITDA:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| 2016 | 2015 | |||||||
| Net loss per GAAP | $ | (1,041 | ) | $ | (2,263 | ) | ||
| Interest expense, net | 127 | 102 | ||||||
| Income tax provision | 19 | 14 | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 757 | 701 | ||||||
| EBITDA | (138 | ) | (1,446 | ) | ||||
| Adjustments to EBITDA: | ||||||||
| Non-cash stock based compensation | 113 | 99 | ||||||
| Excess and obsolete site equipment to be installed expense | 25 | 163 | ||||||
| Other one-time charges | 73 | 52 | ||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 73 | $ | (1,132 | ) |