Limelight Networks Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2020 Results

February 11, 2021

Record annual revenue of $230.2 million increases 15% from 2019
2020 GAAP net loss of $(19.3) million versus $(16.0) million in 2019
Full-year Adjusted EBITDA of $24.5 million rises 35% from 2019
Bob Lyons named new President and Chief Executive Officer

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Limelight Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: LLNW) (Limelight), a leading provider of video delivery and edge cloud services, today reported results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2020.

Fourth-quarter Results

For the 2020 fourth quarter, the company generated revenue of $55.4 million, compared to $60.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2019.

GAAP net loss was $(8.3) million, or $(0.07) per basic share for the 2020 fourth quarter, compared to net income of $2.5 million, or $0.02 per basic share in the 2019 period. GAAP net loss included $2.2 million of interest expense related to Limelight’s senior convertible notes issued during the 2020 third quarter.

Non-GAAP net loss was $(3.8) million or $(0.03) per basic share for the 2020 fourth quarter, versus non-GAAP net income of $5.8 million, or $0.05 per basic share in 2019. The non-GAAP net loss excluded $1.0 million of interest expense related to the company’s convertible notes noted above.

Fourth-quarter adjusted EBITDA was $3.6 million, versus $11.4 million for the fourth quarter of 2019.

“I am excited to join Limelight, a company with an impressive list of blue-chip customers, in a large and growing market with a unique set of capabilities and solid foundation to build on,” said Bob Lyons, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Our global network and connectivity to billions of people, combined with the digital transformation creates enormous opportunity for us in edge content delivery, computing and cybersecurity.”

“Our immediate focus is the challenges we faced in the fourth quarter, specifically top-line growth and the resulting pressure on margins. Quite frankly, performance in these areas is not where it should be. I believe in our ability to close the gaps and position Limelight as a leader delivering edge-based solutions. While there is no doubt much has been accomplished, I know that our best days are ahead of us. I am confident in the direction we are headed, in our ability to better execute on a refined strategy and pursue rule-of-40 performance,” said Lyons.

Full-year Results

For the full year ended December 31, 2020, Limelight reported revenue of $230.2 million, a 15% increase from $200.6 million in 2019.

The company’s 2020 GAAP net loss was $(19.3) million, or $(0.16) per basic share, versus a net loss of $(16.0) million, or $(0.14) per basic share, in 2019. The 2020 GAAP net loss included $3.8 million of interest expense related to Limelight’s senior convertible notes noted above.

Non-GAAP net loss was $(1.6) million, or $(0.01) per basic share, for the year ended December 31, 2020, compared to non-GAAP net loss of $(2.3) million, or $(0.02) per basic share, in 2019.

Limelight reported adjusted EBITDA of $24.5 million for 2020, compared to $18.1 million in 2019.

The company does not plan to issue guidance for 2021 at this time. With new leadership and active efforts underway to evaluate all aspects of the business strategy and cost structure, the focus is on immediate and long-term steps to position the company as a leader delivering edge-based solutions. Additional details will be provided as the company formalizes these plans.

Said Lyons, “Limelight delivered a successful year on multiple fronts – but we have work to do. Our industry is on an upward trajectory – and we enter 2021 laser-focused on building a platform for profitable growth.”

Financial Tables


LIMELIGHT NETWORKS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except per share data)


	December 31,			September 30,			December 31,
	2020			2020			2019
	(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	46,795		$	75,169		$	18,335
Marketable securities		76,928			49,623			-
Accounts receivable, net		31,675			42,222			34,476
Income taxes receivable		68			81			82
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		15,588			12,561			9,920
Total current assets		171,054			179,656			62,813
Property and equipment, net		46,418			47,493			46,136
Operating lease right of use assets		10,150			10,844			12,842
Marketable securities, less current portion		40			40			40
Deferred income taxes		1,530			1,428			1,319
Goodwill		77,753			77,126			77,102
Other assets		7,233			7,459			9,117
Total assets	$	314,178		$	324,046		$	209,369

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	4,587		$	12,437		$	12,020
Deferred revenue		933			797			976
Operating lease liability obligations		2,465			2,654			2,056
Income taxes payable		253			153			178
Other current liabilities		17,560			17,584			13,398
Total current liabilities		25,798			33,625			28,628
Convertible senior notes, net		100,945			99,937			-
Operating lease liability obligations, less current portions		11,265			11,745			13,488
Deferred income taxes		279			251			239
Deferred revenue, less current portion		220			230			161
Other long-term liabilities		479			579			316
Total liabilities		138,986			146,367			42,832
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Convertible preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 7,500 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding		-			-			-
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 300,000 shares authorized; 123,653, 122,824 and 118,368 shares issued and
outstanding at December 31, 2020, September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively		124			123			118
Additional paid-in capital		556,512			552,559			530,285
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(7,511	)		(9,379	)		(9,210	)
Accumulated deficit		(373,933	)		(365,624	)		(354,656	)
Total stockholders' equity		175,192			177,679			166,537
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$	314,178		$	324,046		$	209,369


LIMELIGHT NETWORKS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended											Twelve Months Ended

	December 31,			September 30,			Percent	December 31,			Percent	December 31,			December 31,			Percent
	2020			2020			Change	2019			Change	2020			2019			Change

Revenue	$	55,394		$	59,243		-6%	$	60,129		-8%	$	230,194		$	200,634		15%
Cost of revenue:
Cost of services (1)		33,103			31,905		4%		28,586		16%		125,509			99,897		26%
Depreciation - network		5,468			5,602		-2%		5,288		3%		21,579			19,193		12%
Total cost of revenue		38,571			37,507		3%		33,874		14%		147,088			119,090		24%
Gross profit		16,823			21,736		-23%		26,255		-36%		83,106			81,544		2%
Gross profit percentage		30.4	%		36.7	%			43.7	%			36.1	%		40.6	%
Operating expenses:
General and administrative (1)		7,464			7,751		-4%		7,554		-1%		31,284			30,785		2%
Sales and marketing (1)		9,666			10,456		-8%		10,399		-7%		42,945			43,078		0%
Research & development (1)		5,066			5,425		-7%		5,459		-7%		21,680			22,534		-4%
Depreciation and amortization		542			384		41%		328		65%		1,591			872		82%
Total operating expenses		22,738			24,016		-5%		23,740		-4%		97,500			97,269		0%

Operating (loss) income		(5,915	)		(2,280	)	NM		2,515		NM		(14,394	)		(15,725	)	NM

Other income (expense):
Interest expense		(2,183	)		(1,674	)	NM		(45	)	NM		(3,939	)		(76	)	NM
Interest income		29			10		NM		25		NM		69			427		NM
Other, net		28			25		NM		169		NM		(368	)		80		NM
Total other (expense) income		(2,126	)		(1,639	)	NM		149		NM		(4,238	)		431		NM

(Loss) income before income taxes		(8,041	)		(3,919	)	NM		2,664		NM		(18,632	)		(15,294	)	NM
Income tax expense		268			66		NM		206		NM		645			750		NM

Net (loss) income		(8,309	)		(3,985	)	NM		2,458		NM		(19,277	)		(16,044	)	NM

Net (loss) income per share:
Basic	$	(0.07	)	$	(0.03	)		$	0.02			$	(0.16	)	$	(0.14	)
Diluted	$	(0.07	)	$	(0.03	)		$	0.02			$	(0.16	)	$	(0.14	)

Weighted average shares used in per share calculation:
Basic		123,225			122,363				117,603				121,196			115,890
Diluted		123,225			122,363				123,801				121,196			115,890

(1) Includes share-based compensation (see supplemental table for figures)

LIMELIGHT NETWORKS, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL DATA
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended							Twelve Months Ended

	December 31,			September 30,		December 31,		December 31,		December 31,
	2020			2020		2019		2020		2019


Share-based compensation:

Cost of services	$	313		$	130	$	376	$	1,998	$	1,495
General and administrative		1,840			1,272		1,858		7,611		8,098
Sales and marketing		764			206		597		3,519		2,263
Research and development		562			315		484		2,589		1,922

Total share-based compensation	$	3,479		$	1,923	$	3,315	$	15,717	$	13,778

Depreciation and amortization:

Network-related depreciation	$	5,468		$	5,602	$	5,288	$	21,579	$	19,193
Other depreciation and amortization		542			384		328		1,591		872

Total depreciation and amortization	$	6,010		$	5,986	$	5,616	$	23,170	$	20,065


Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities:	$	(1,069	)	$	106,592	$	285	$	105,388	$	(32,131	)


End of period statistics:

Approximate number of active customers		527			534		599		527		599

Number of employees and employee equivalents		618			620		610		618		610


LIMELIGHT NETWORKS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended									Twelve Months Ended

	December 31,			September 30,			December 31,			December 31,			December 31,
	2020			2020			2019			2020			2019

Operating activities
Net income (loss)	$	(8,309	)	$	(3,985	)	$	2,458		$	(19,277	)	$	(16,044	)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		6,010			5,986			5,616			23,170			20,065
Share-based compensation		3,479			1,923			3,315			15,717			13,778
Foreign currency remeasurement (gain) loss		327			27			79			214			(25	)
Deferred income taxes		(14	)		(95	)		300			(94	)		270
Loss (gain) on sale of property and equipment		7			(1	)		-			6			(56	)
Accounts receivable charges		325			163			519			801			1,793
Amortization of premium on marketable securities		519			87			1			606			30
Realized loss on marketable securities		(3	)		-			9			(3	)		9
Noncash interest expense		1,070			868			-			1,938			-
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		10,221			2,862			823			2,000			(10,228	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets		(3,038	)		(2,232	)		(324	)		(5,717	)		(1,101	)
Income taxes receivable		16			(10	)		(3	)		19			40
Other assets		258			757			(1,547	)		2,762			(4,188	)
Accounts payable and other current liabilities		(9,228	)		1,222			(2,383	)		(1,069	)		1,292
Deferred revenue		126			(172	)		(232	)		17			(789	)
Income taxes payable		86			(17	)		(143	)		71			61
Payments related to litigation, net		-			-			-			-			(3,040	)
Other long term liabilities		(99	)		276			15			167			(121	)
Net cash provided by operating activities		1,753			7,659			8,503			21,328			1,746

Investing activities
Purchases of marketable securities		(36,064	)		(52,690	)		-			(88,754	)		(10,279	)
Sale and maturities of marketable securities		8,272			2,900			3,211			11,172			35,364
Purchases of property and equipment		(2,957	)		(7,180	)		(10,480	)		(25,085	)		(34,704	)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment		1			1			-			2			51
Net cash used in investing activities		(30,748	)		(56,969	)		(7,269	)		(102,665	)		(9,568	)

Financing activities
Proceeds from issuance of debt, net		-			121,600			-			121,600			-
Purchase of capped calls		-			(16,413	)		-			(16,413	)		-
Payment of debt issuance costs		(75	)		(784	)		-			(859	)		-
Payment of employee tax withholdings related to restricted stock vesting		(891	)		(1,041	)		(1,079	)		(4,878	)		(3,607	)
Proceeds from employee stock plans		1,377			2,598			3,290			10,068			4,406
Net cash provided by financing activities		411			105,960			2,211			109,518			799
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		210			319			58			279			(25	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		(28,374	)		56,969			3,503			28,460			(7,048	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		75,169			18,200			14,832			18,335			25,383
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	46,795		$	75,169		$	18,335		$	46,795		$	18,335

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To evaluate our business, we consider and use non-generally accepted accounting principles (Non-GAAP) net income (loss), EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as supplemental measures of operating performance. These measures include the same adjustments that management takes into account when it reviews and assesses operating performance on a period-to-period basis. We consider Non-GAAP net income (loss) to be an important indicator of overall business performance. We define Non-GAAP net income (loss) to be U.S. GAAP net income (loss) adjusted to exclude share-based compensation and non-cash interest expense. We believe that EBITDA provides a useful metric to investors to compare us with other companies within our industry and across industries. We define EBITDA as U.S. GAAP net income (loss) adjusted to exclude depreciation and amortization, interest expense, interest and other (income) expense, and income tax expense. We define Adjusted EBITDA as EBITDA adjusted to exclude share-based compensation. We use Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental measure to review and assess operating performance. Our management uses these Non-GAAP financial measures because, collectively, they provide valuable information on the performance of our on-going operations, excluding non-cash charges, taxes and non-core activities (including interest payments related to financing activities). These measures also enable our management to compare the results of our on-going operations from period to period and allow management to review the performance of our on-going operations against our peer companies and against other companies in our industry and adjacent industries. We believe these measures also provide similar insights to investors, and enable investors to review our results of operations “through the eyes of management.”

Furthermore, our management uses these Non-GAAP financial measures to assist them in making decisions regarding our strategic priorities and areas for future investment and focus.

The terms Non-GAAP net income (loss), EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not defined under U.S. GAAP, and are not measures of operating income, operating performance or liquidity presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Our Non-GAAP net income (loss), EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA have limitations as analytical tools, and when assessing our operating performance, Non-GAAP net income (loss), EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for net income (loss) or other consolidated income statement data prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Some of these limitations include, but are not limited to:

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect our cash expenditures or future requirements for capital expenditures or contractual commitments;
These measures do not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;
Non-GAAP net income (loss) and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect the cash requirements necessary for litigation costs, including provision for litigation and litigation expenses;
These measures do not reflect the interest expense, or the cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments, on our debt that we may incur;
These measures do not reflect income taxes or the cash requirements for any tax payments;
Although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will be replaced sometime in the future, and EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements;
While share-based compensation is a component of operating expense, the impact on our financial statements compared to other companies can vary significantly due to such factors as the assumed life of the options and the assumed volatility of our common stock; and
Other companies may calculate Non-GAAP net income (loss), EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA differently than we do, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures.

We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our U.S. GAAP results and using Non-GAAP net income (loss), EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA only as supplemental support for management's analysis of business performance. Non-GAAP net income (loss), EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are calculated as follows for the periods presented in thousands:

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In accordance with the requirements of Item 10(e) of Regulation S-K, we are presenting the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures and reconciling the unaudited Non-GAAP financial metrics to the comparable U.S. GAAP measures. Per share amounts may not foot due to rounding.


LIMELIGHT NETWORKS, INC.
Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP Net Income (Loss) to Non-GAAP Net Income (Loss)
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)


	Three Months Ended																Twelve Months Ended

	December 31, 2020						September 30, 2020						December 31, 2019				December 31, 2020						December 31, 2019
	Amount			Per Share			Amount			Per Share			Amount		Per Share		Amount			Per Share			Amount			Per Share

U.S. GAAP net (loss) income	$	(8,309	)	$	(0.07	)	$	(3,985	)	$	(0.03	)	$	2,458	$	0.02	$	(19,277	)	$	(0.16	)	$	(16,044	)	$	(0.14	)

Share-based compensation		3,479			0.03			1,923			0.02			3,315		0.03		15,717			0.13			13,778			0.12
Noncash interest expense		1,070			0.01			868			0.01			-		-		1,938			0.02			-			-

Non-GAAP net (loss) income	$	(3,760	)	$	(0.03	)	$	(1,194	)	$	(0.01	)	$	5,773	$	0.05	$	(1,622	)	$	(0.01	)	$	(2,266	)	$	(0.02	)


Weighted average shares used in per share calculation					123,225						122,363					117,603					121,196						115,890


LIMELIGHT NETWORKS, INC.
Reconciliation of U.S. GAAP Net Loss to EBITDA to Adjusted EBITDA
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)



	Three Months Ended									Twelve Months Ended

	December 31,			September 30,			December 31,			December 31,			December 31,
	2020			2020			2019			2020			2019

U.S. GAAP net (loss) income	$	(8,309	)	$	(3,985	)	$	2,458		$	(19,277	)	$	(16,044	)

Depreciation and amortization		6,010			5,986			5,616			23,170			20,065
Interest expense		2,183			1,674			45			3,939			76
Interest and other (income) expense		(57	)		(35	)		(194	)		299			(507	)
Income tax expense		268			66			206			645			750

EBITDA	$	95		$	3,706		$	8,131		$	8,776		$	4,340

Share-based compensation		3,479			1,923			3,315			15,717			13,778

Adjusted EBITDA	$	3,574		$	5,629		$	11,446		$	24,493		$	18,118

For future periods, we are unable to provide a reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss) as a result of the uncertainty regarding, and the potential variability of, the amounts of depreciation and amortization, interest expense, interest and other (income) expense and income tax expense, that may be incurred in the future.

Conference Call

At approximately 4:30 p.m. EST (1:30 p.m. PST) today, management will host a quarterly conference call for investors. Investors can access this call toll-free at 877 296 5190 within the United States or +1 412 317 5233 outside of the U.S. The conference call will also be audio cast live from http://www.limelight.com and a replay will be available following the call from the Limelight website.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements include, among others, statements regarding our expectations regarding revenue, gross margin, non-GAAP net income (loss), capital expenditures, and our future prospects. Our expectations and beliefs regarding these matters may not materialize. The potential risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from the results or outcomes predicted include, among other things, reduction of demand for our services from new or existing customers, unforeseen changes in our hiring patterns, adverse outcomes in litigation, and experiencing expenses that exceed our expectations. A detailed discussion of these factors and other risks that affect our business is contained in our SEC filings, including our most recent reports on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, particularly under the heading “Risk Factors.” Copies of these filings are available online on our investor relations website at investors.limelightnetworks.com and on the SEC website at www.SEC.gov. All information provided in this release and in the attachments is as of February 11, 2021, and we undertake no duty to update this information in light of new information or future events, unless required by law.

About Limelight

Limelight Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: LLNW), a leading provider of digital content delivery, video, cloud security, and edge computing services, empowers customers to provide exceptional digital experiences. Limelight’s edge services platform includes a unique combination of global private infrastructure, intelligent software, and expert support services that enable current and future workflows. For more information, visit www.limelight.com, and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

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Limelight Networks, Inc.
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