Peiker Holding GmbH and Globalstar Announce Strategic Partnership to Bring Satellite-based Emergency Services and Telematics Capabilities to Automotive OEMs
Globalstar Announces 2022 Financial Results
Globalstar Announces 2022 Financial Results
March 1, 2023 at 8:00 AM EST
"The events of 2022 altered the trajectory of
FOURTH QUARTER FINANCIAL REVIEW
Total Revenue
Total revenue for the fourth quarter of 2022 increased 20% from the fourth quarter of 2021 due to increases in both service revenue and revenue generated from subscriber equipment sales.
Service Revenue
Service revenue increased 22% in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 due to revenue generated under our wholesale capacity services contract.
Wholesale capacity service revenue increased
Commercial IoT service revenue increased by 14% quarter over quarter due in part to growth in our average subscriber base and higher ARPU. We continue to see steady growth in net subscriber additions, including a more than 50% increase in gross activations during the fourth quarter of 2022. This increase is particularly meaningful and a clear indicator of demand in light of the supply chain disruptions we experienced during 2022 that led to significant delays in order fulfillment.
Service revenue associated with legacy services, including SPOT and Duplex, was down 7% quarter over quarter due to lower SPOT ARPU and fewer Duplex subscribers. SPOT ARPU is lower due to strengthening of the
Subscriber Equipment Sales
Revenue generated from subscriber equipment sales increased 8% in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to the fourth quarter of 2021. Despite component part shortages disrupting our ability to manufacture our most popular SPOT and Commercial IoT devices, we were able to fill many of our open sales orders during the fourth quarter. We expect to fulfill our remaining back orders in the coming weeks.
Commercial IoT equipment revenue increased over 100% during the fourth quarter of 2022, as we started to deliver product to customers in meaningful quantifies for the first time in several months. The 95% increase in sales volume quarter over quarter reflects not only an accumulation of orders, but also an increase in demand across our reseller network. With production issues substantially behind us and subscriber growth continuing, we are more optimistic than ever about our future opportunities for this critical strategic pillar.
SPOT equipment revenue decreased
Loss from Operations
Loss from operations decreased 40% to
MG&A costs were higher during the fourth quarter of 2022 due primarily to non-cash stock-based compensation designed to retain key employees.
Cost of services was higher due primarily to higher lease and related occupancy costs associated with new gateway sites as well as licensing and professional fees, which have been elevated to support the launch of a new ERP system and other information technology security and maintenance.
Net Loss
Net loss was
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA increased 48% to
ANNUAL FINANCIAL REVIEW
Total Revenue
During the twelve months ended
Service Revenue
The improvement in service revenue during 2022 was due almost entirely to higher wholesale capacity services, which increased
Subscriber Equipment Sales
As previously discussed, disruptions in supply chain from component part shortages negatively impacted our ability to fulfill equipment orders during most of 2022. During the fourth quarter of 2022, we were able to fulfill many of our Commercial IoT back orders and, to a lesser extent, certain of our SPOT back orders. Despite these supply chain disruptions, Commercial IoT equipment revenue increased 41% year over year due to higher demand of core IoT devices and modules.
Loss from Operations
Loss from operations was
Excluding the non-cash impairments, loss from operations would have improved year over year due to an increase in revenue (discussed above) offset partially by an increase in operating expenses driven primarily by higher cost of services and MG&A.
For both cost of services and MG&A, the nature of the increases year over year are generally consistent with the quarterly increases discussed above. For cost of services, we continue to make strategic investments to support our ground infrastructure and to enable us to successfully provide services to our Partner under the Service Agreements, including making enhancements in our information technology security and software. Additionally, as our global footprint expands, headcount grows in these new regions, which increases personnel costs.
Net Loss
Net loss was
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA increased
Liquidity
Cash and cash equivalents were
Operating cash flows include primarily cash receipts from wholesale capacity services provided to our Partner under the Service Agreements as well as satellite voice and data services provided, and equipment sold, to our subscribers. We use cash in operating activities primarily for personnel, network maintenance, inventory purchases and other general corporate expenditures. Investing outflows during 2022 relate primarily to network upgrades associated with the Service Agreements, including the procurement and deployment of new antennas for our gateways, the preparation and launch of our on-ground spare satellite in
Over the next twelve months, our sources of cash are expected to include primarily operating cash flows generated from the business as well as service prepayments from our Partner under the amended Service Agreements that will be used to fund capital expenditures associated with the new satellites. We also expect a source of liquidity to include funds from a debt or equity financing that has not yet been arranged; these proceeds will be used primarily to refinance the remaining principal amount of the 2019 Facility Agreement. This refinancing is expected to close later this month.
The total carrying amount of our debt and vendor financing outstanding was
CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION
As previously announced, the Company will host a conference call to discuss its results at
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Earnings Call: |
The earnings call will be available via webcast from the following link.
Webcast Link: https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/7weqo4rq
To participate in the earnings call via teleconference or to participate in the live Q&A session, participants should register at the following link to receive an email containing the dial-in number and unique passcode.
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Audio Replay: |
For those unable to participate in the live call, a replay of the webcast will be available in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website. |
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Note that all SPOT products described in this press release are the products of
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This press release contains certain statements that are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements, such as the statements regarding our expectations with respect to the pursuit of terrestrial spectrum authorities globally, future increases in our revenue and profitability, the impact on our business due to unexpected events such as the COVID-19 coronavirus, our ability to meet our obligations under, and profit from, the Service Agreements, and other statements contained in this release regarding matters that are not historical facts, involve predictions. Any forward-looking statements made in this press release are believed to be accurate as of the date made and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results or developments may differ materially from the expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements, and we undertake no obligation to update any such statements. Additional information on factors that could influence our financial results is included in our filings with the
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands, except per share data) (unaudited) |
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Three Months Ended |
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Twelve Months Ended |
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2022 |
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2021 |
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2022 |
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2021 |
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Revenue: |
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Service revenue |
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$ |
36,375 |
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$ |
29,913 |
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$ |
132,068 |
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$ |
106,464 |
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Subscriber equipment sales |
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4,931 |
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4,562 |
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16,436 |
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17,833 |
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Total revenue |
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41,306 |
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34,475 |
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148,504 |
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124,297 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Cost of services (exclusive of depreciation, amortization and accretion shown separately below) |
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10,587 |
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9,524 |
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43,370 |
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37,372 |
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Cost of subscriber equipment sales |
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3,944 |
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3,731 |
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13,097 |
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13,587 |
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Cost of subscriber equipment sales - reduction in the value of inventory |
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— |
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151 |
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8,553 |
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1,004 |
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Marketing, general and administrative |
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14,362 |
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12,384 |
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44,103 |
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41,358 |
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Reduction in the value of long-lived assets |
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— |
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— |
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166,526 |
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242 |
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Depreciation, amortization and accretion |
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21,733 |
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24,206 |
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93,884 |
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96,237 |
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Total operating expenses |
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50,626 |
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49,996 |
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369,533 |
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189,800 |
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Loss from operations |
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(9,320 |
) |
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(15,521 |
) |
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(221,029 |
) |
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(65,503 |
) |
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Other (expense) income: |
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Gain on extinguishment of debt |
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2,790 |
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1,263 |
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2,790 |
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3,098 |
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Interest income and expense, net of amounts capitalized |
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(5,868 |
) |
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(9,778 |
) |
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(30,168 |
) |
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(43,536 |
) |
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Derivative gain (loss) |
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261 |
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1,167 |
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(805 |
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(1,043 |
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Foreign currency gain (loss) |
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6,705 |
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(1,666 |
) |
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(6,592 |
) |
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(6,308 |
) |
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Pension settlement loss |
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— |
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— |
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(1,501 |
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— |
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Other |
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119 |
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(39 |
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463 |
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368 |
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Total other (expense) income: |
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4,007 |
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(9,053 |
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(35,813 |
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(47,421 |
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Loss before income taxes |
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(5,313 |
) |
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(24,574 |
) |
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(256,842 |
) |
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(112,924 |
) |
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Income tax expense (benefit) |
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22 |
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(616 |
) |
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73 |
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(299 |
) |
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Net loss |
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$ |
(5,335 |
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$ |
(23,958 |
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$ |
(256,915 |
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$ |
(112,625 |
) |
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Net loss attributable to common shareholders |
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$ |
(6,672 |
) |
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$ |
(23,958 |
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$ |
(258,252 |
) |
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$ |
(112,625 |
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Loss per common share: |
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Basic |
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$ |
0.00 |
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$ |
(0.01 |
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$ |
(0.14 |
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$ |
(0.06 |
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Diluted |
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$ |
0.00 |
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(0.01 |
) |
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(0.14 |
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(0.06 |
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Weighted-average shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
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1,805,162 |
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1,794,149 |
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1,800,825 |
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1,765,139 |
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Diluted |
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1,805,162 |
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1,794,149 |
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1,800,825 |
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1,765,139 |
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RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET INCOME (LOSS) TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED EBITDA (In thousands) (unaudited) |
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Three Months Ended |
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Twelve Months Ended |
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2022 |
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2021 |
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2022 |
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2021 |
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Net loss |
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$ |
(5,335 |
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$ |
(23,958 |
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$ |
(256,915 |
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$ |
(112,625 |
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Interest income and expense, net |
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5,868 |
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9,778 |
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30,168 |
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43,536 |
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Derivative (gain) loss |
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(261 |
) |
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(1,167 |
) |
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|
805 |
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1,043 |
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Income tax expense (benefit) |
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22 |
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(616 |
) |
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73 |
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(299 |
) |
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Depreciation, amortization, and accretion |
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21,733 |
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24,206 |
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93,884 |
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96,237 |
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EBITDA |
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22,027 |
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8,243 |
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(131,985 |
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27,892 |
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Non-cash reduction in the value of inventory |
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— |
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151 |
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— |
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1,004 |
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Non-cash reduction in the value of long-lived assets |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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|
242 |
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Non-cash reduction in the value of assets following change in strategy |
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— |
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— |
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175,079 |
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— |
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Non-cash compensation |
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6,180 |
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3,544 |
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10,754 |
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6,729 |
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Foreign exchange (gain) loss and other |
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(6,824 |
) |
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1,706 |
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6,129 |
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5,942 |
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Gain on extinguishment of debt |
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(2,790 |
) |
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|
(1,263 |
) |
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|
(2,790 |
) |
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(3,098 |
) |
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Non-cash consideration, net, associated with wholesale capacity contract (2) |
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(292 |
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— |
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(292 |
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— |
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Non-cash shareholder litigation cost recovery |
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— |
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— |
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(1,000 |
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— |
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Non-cash settlement of pension plan |
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— |
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— |
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1,501 |
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— |
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Adjusted EBITDA (1) |
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$ |
18,301 |
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$ |
12,381 |
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$ |
57,396 |
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$ |
38,711 |
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(1) |
EBITDA represents earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, accretion and derivative (gains)/losses. Adjusted EBITDA excludes non-cash compensation expense, reduction in the value of assets, foreign exchange (gains)/losses, and certain other non-cash or non-recurring charges as applicable. Management uses Adjusted EBITDA in order to manage the Company's business and to compare its results more closely to the results of its peers. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not represent and should not be considered as alternatives to GAAP measurements, such as net income/(loss). These terms, as defined by us, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.
The Company uses Adjusted EBITDA as a supplemental measurement of its operating performance. The Company believes it best reflects changes across time in the Company's performance, including the effects of pricing, cost control and other operational decisions. The Company's management uses Adjusted EBITDA for planning purposes, including the preparation of its annual operating budget. The Company believes that Adjusted EBITDA also is useful to investors because it is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties in their evaluation of companies in similar industries. As indicated, Adjusted EBITDA does not include interest expense on borrowed money or depreciation expense on our capital assets or the payment of income taxes, which are necessary elements of the Company's operations. Because Adjusted EBITDA does not account for these expenses, its utility as a measure of the Company's operating performance has material limitations. Because of these limitations, the Company's management does not view Adjusted EBITDA in isolation and also uses other measurements, such as revenues and operating profit, to measure operating performance.
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(2) |
Includes significant financing component associated with prepayments made by the customer under the Service Agreements recorded as deferred revenue as well as a reduction to revenue associated with the non-cash fair value associated with consideration paid to the customer under the Service Agreements in the form of warrants. |
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SCHEDULE OF SELECTED OPERATING METRICS (In thousands, except subscriber and ARPU data) (unaudited) |
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Three Months Ended |
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Twelve Months Ended |
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2022 |
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2021 |
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2022 |
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2021 |
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Service |
Equipment |
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Service |
Equipment |
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Service |
Equipment |
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Service |
Equipment |
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Revenue |
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Subscriber |
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Duplex |
$ |
7,119 |
$ |
31 |
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$ |
7,667 |
$ |
122 |
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$ |
29,222 |
$ |
319 |
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$ |
31,197 |
$ |
1,011 |
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SPOT |
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11,126 |
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1,181 |
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12,044 |
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2,663 |
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45,670 |
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5,888 |
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46,040 |
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9,427 |
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Commercial IoT |
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5,135 |
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3,705 |
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4,508 |
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1,717 |
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19,516 |
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10,132 |
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17,951 |
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7,169 |
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Wholesale capacity |
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12,273 |
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— |
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4,946 |
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— |
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34,913 |
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— |
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8,945 |
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— |
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Engineering and Other |
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722 |
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14 |
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|
748 |
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60 |
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2,747 |
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97 |
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2,331 |
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226 |
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$ |
36,375 |
$ |
4,931 |
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$ |
29,913 |
$ |
4,562 |
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$ |
132,068 |
$ |
16,436 |
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$ |
106,464 |
$ |
17,833 |
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Average Subscribers |
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Duplex |
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38,822 |
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44,879 |
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40,913 |
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45,789 |
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SPOT |
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271,658 |
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275,451 |
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272,088 |
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268,735 |
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Commercial IoT |
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454,805 |
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417,277 |
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442,060 |
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414,689 |
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Other |
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417 |
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26,117 |
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13,330 |
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26,864 |
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ARPU (1) |
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Duplex |
$ |
61.13 |
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$ |
56.95 |
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$ |
59.52 |
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$ |
56.78 |
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SPOT |
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13.65 |
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14.57 |
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13.99 |
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14.28 |
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Commercial IoT |
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3.76 |
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3.60 |
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3.68 |
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3.61 |
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(1) |
Average monthly revenue per user (ARPU) measures service revenues per month divided by the average number of subscribers during that month. Average monthly revenue per user as so defined may not be similar to average monthly revenue per unit as defined by other companies in the Company's industry, is not a measurement under GAAP and should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, the information contained in the Company's statement of operations. The Company believes that average monthly revenue per user provides useful information concerning the appeal of its rate plans and service offerings and its performance in attracting and retaining high value customers. |
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