Turtle Beach Reports Third Quarter 2019 Results

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR), a leading gaming audio and accessory brand, reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2019.

Third Quarter Summary vs. Year-Ago Quarter:

• Net revenue was $46.7 million ($47.1 million in constant currency) versus $74.4 million;
• Net loss of $3.1 million, or $(0.22) per share, compared to net income of $14.9 million, or $0.91 per share; and
• Adjusted EBITDA was $0.3 million compared to $17.6 million.

"As was the case in the first half of the year, our results for the third quarter tracked closely to our expectations, with revenue stronger than any other third quarter outside of last year," said Juergen Stark, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. "This confirms that many new gamers remain in the market and are joining the headset replacement cycle. We are also pleased with the progress we are making in the PC accessories business, with ROCCAT's gaming mice, keyboards and headsets supplementing our own Atlas line of PC headsets, which we began a year ago.

"Looking forward, we remain uniquely positioned to capitalize on the continued growth in video gaming around the globe, as consumers increasingly rely on our headsets and accessories to enhance their gameplay and improve the entertainment experience."

Third Quarter 2019 Financial Results

Net revenue in the third quarter of 2019 was $46.7 million compared to $74.4 million in the year-ago quarter. While consumer demand remains above historic levels, this decrease was the result of the expected decline in demand from the record levels in the prior year driven by new headset users buying their first headset for Battle Royale games.  On a constant currency basis, revenue in the third quarter of 2019 was $47.1 million.

Gross margin in the third quarter of 2019 was 32.2% compared to 41.0% in the third quarter of 2018. This expected decrease was primarily due to a more normal level of promotional activity compared to 2018 when less promotional effort was necessary in the record-setting period, as well as product mix, a decline in volume-based fixed cost leverage as a result of the decrease in revenue, and the impact of purchase accounting inventory step-up costs from the ROCCAT acquisition.

Operating expenses in the third quarter of 2019 increased as planned to $17.6 million from $14.0 million in the 2018 period due primarily to incremental ROCCAT operating costs, ROCCAT transaction and integration costs, and digital marketing and sponsorship initiatives, partially offset by decreases in revenue-based compensation as compared to the 2018 period. 

Net loss in the third quarter of 2019 was $3.1 million compared to net income of $14.9 million in the year-ago quarter. The loss was driven by lower gross profit because of the expected decline in revenue and the increase in operating expenses. 

Net loss per share in the third quarter of 2019 was $0.22 on 14.5 million weighted average diluted shares outstanding, compared to net income per share of $0.91 on 16.2 million weighted average diluted shares outstanding in the year-ago quarter.

Adjusted net loss (as defined below in "Non-GAAP Financial Measures") in the third quarter of 2019, which excludes transaction and integration costs incurred related to the acquisition of the ROCCAT business, was $2.6 million, or $(0.18) per share, compared to net income of $14.7 million, or $0.91 per share, in the corresponding 2018 period. 

Adjusted EBITDA (as defined below in "Non-GAAP Financial Measures") in the third quarter of 2019 was $0.3 million compared to $17.6 million in the year-ago quarter.

Balance Sheet Highlights

At September 30, 2019, the Company had $7.0 million of cash and cash equivalents with $26.6 million of outstanding debt under its revolving line of credit. This compares to $6.2 million of cash and cash equivalents and $31.4 million of outstanding debt at September 30, 2018, which consisted of $15.4 million in subordinated notes, $12.5 million in term loans and $3.5 million of revolving debt.

Since Turtle Beach's share repurchase program was announced on April 10, 2019, the Company has repurchased approximately 206,000 shares for $1.9 million, or an average of $9.43 per share.

Updated 2019 Outlook    

The Company expects revenue to range between $236 million and $242 million. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to range between $23 million and $25 million reflecting a $1 million to $1.5 million tariff impact and a decision to increase investments in the fourth quarter to market and promote the Turtle Beach brand and products. Earnings per diluted share is expected to range between $0.50 and $0.60, and adjusted earnings per share is expected to range between $0.65 and $0.75, both reflecting the aforementioned revenue and EBITDA forecasts and a higher estimated tax rate.

With respect to the Company's adjusted EBITDA outlook for the full year 2019, a reconciliation to its net income (loss) outlook for the same periods has not been provided because of the variability, complexity, and lack of visibility with respect to certain reconciling items between adjusted EBITDA and net income (loss), including other income (expense), provision for income taxes and stock-based compensation. These items cannot be reasonably and accurately predicted without the investment of undue time, cost and other resources and, accordingly, a reconciliation of the Company's adjusted EBITDA outlook to its net income (loss) outlook for such periods is not provided. These reconciling items could be material to the Company's actual results for such periods.

Conference Call Details

Turtle Beach Corporation will hold a conference call today, November 7, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific time (5:00 p.m. Eastern) to discuss its third quarter 2019 results.

CEO Juergen Stark and CFO John Hanson will host the call, followed by a question and answer session.

Conference Call Details:
Date:Thursday, November 7, 2019
Time:5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT
Toll-Free Dial-in Number: (877) 303-9855
International Dial-in Number: (408) 337-0154
Conference ID: 3895117

For the conference call, please dial-in 5-10 minutes prior to the start time and an operator will register your name and organization. If you have any difficulty with the conference call, please contact Gateway Investor Relations at (949) 574-3860.

The conference call will be broadcast live and available for replay here and via the investor relations section of the Company's website at www.turtlebeachcorp.com.

A replay of the conference call will be available after 8:00 p.m. ET on the same day through November 14, 2019.

Toll-Free Replay Number: (855) 859-2056
International Replay Number: (404) 537-3406
Replay ID: 3895117

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to its reported results, the Company has included in this earnings release certain financial results, including adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income, and constant currency revenue, that the Securities and Exchange Commission defines as "non-GAAP financial measures." Management believes that such non-GAAP financial measures, when read in conjunction with the Company's reported results, can provide useful supplemental information for investors analyzing period-to-period comparisons of the Company's results. "Adjusted Net Income" is defined as net income excluding integration and transaction costs related to the acquisition of the ROCCAT business and excluding the effect of the mark-to-market requirement of the financial instrument obligation. "Adjusted EBITDA" is defined by the Company as net income (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation (non-cash), and certain special items that we believe are not representative of core operations (e.g., the integration and transaction costs related to the ROCCAT acquisition and the mark-to-market adjustment for the financial instrument obligation and). "Constant currency revenue" is defined by the Company as revenue excluding the impacts of fluctuations in exchange rates from prior periods. These non-GAAP financial measures are presented because management uses non-GAAP financial measures to evaluate the Company's operating performance, to perform financial planning, and to determine incentive compensation. Therefore, the Company believes that the presentation of non-GAAP financial measures provides useful supplementary information to, and facilitates additional analysis by, investors.  The presented non-GAAP financial measures exclude items that management does not believe reflect the Company's core operating performance because such items are inherently unusual, non-operating, unpredictable, non-recurring, or non-cash. See a reconciliation of GAAP results to Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA included below for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019 and 2018.

About Turtle Beach Corporation

Turtle Beach (www.turtlebeach.com) is a leading gaming audio and accessory brand, offering a wide selection of cutting-edge, award-winning gaming headsets. Whether you're a professional esports athlete, hardcore gamer, casual player, or just starting out, Turtle Beach has the gaming headset to help you truly master your skills. Innovative and advanced technology, amazing high-quality gaming audio, crystal-clear communication, lightweight and comfortable designs, and ease-of-use are just a few features that make Turtle Beach a fan-favorite brand for gamers the world over. Designed for Xbox, PlayStation^®, and Nintendo consoles as well as for PC, Mac^®, and mobile/tablet devices, owning a Turtle Beach gaming headset gives you the competitive advantage. In 2019 Turtle Beach acquired ROCCAT, a leading PC accessories maker that combines detail-loving German innovation with a genuine passion for designing the best PC gaming products. Turtle Beach's shares are traded on the Nasdaq Exchange under the symbol: HEAR.

Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking information and statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Except for historical information contained in this release, statements in this release may constitute forward-looking statements regarding assumptions, projections, expectations, targets, intentions or beliefs about future events. Statements containing the words "may", "could", "would", "should", "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "plan", "estimate", "target", "goal", "project", "intend" and similar expressions, or the negatives thereof, constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current belief and expectations, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management.

While the Company believes that its expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurances that its goals and strategy will be realized. Numerous factors, including risks and uncertainties, may affect actual results and may cause results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements made by the Company or on its behalf. Some of these factors include, but are not limited to, risks related to, the substantial uncertainties inherent in the acceptance of existing and future products, the difficulty of commercializing and protecting new technology, the impact of competitive products and pricing, general business and economic conditions, risks associated with the expansion of our business including the integration of any businesses we acquire and the integration of such businesses within our internal control over financial reporting and operations, our indebtedness, the Company's liquidity, and other factors discussed in our public filings, including the risk factors included in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q,  and the Company's other periodic reports. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company is under no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement after the date of this release whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

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