Allot : Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2018 Financial Results

HOD HASHARON, Israel, Feb. 5, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Allot Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALLT) (TASE: ALLT), a global provider of leading innovative network intelligence and security solutions for service providers worldwide, today announced its fourth quarter and full year 2018 financial results.

Fourth Quarter 2018 - Financial Highlights

• Revenues were $26.9 million, up 16% year-over-year;
• GAAP gross margin improved to 69.1% up from 66.8% in Q4 2017;
• Non-GAAP gross margin improved to 70.3% up from 68.4% in Q4 2017;
• GAAP operating loss narrowed to $1.4 million compared to $4.3 million in Q4 2017;
• Non-GAAP operating loss at $99 thousand compared to a loss of $1.3 million in Q4 2017;
• Book-to-bill above one;

2018 - Financial Highlights

• Revenues were $95.8 million, up 17% year-over-year;
• GAAP gross margin improved to 69.4% up from 65.2% in 2017; Non-GAAP gross margin improved to 70.7% up from 68.0% in 2017;
• GAAP operating loss reduced to $10.2 million compared to a loss of $17.4 million in 2017; Non-GAAP operating loss reduced to $4.8 million compared to $8.6 million in 2017;
• Full year book-to-bill above one;
• Backlog grew by $13.3 million to $68.9 million at year-end 2018 compared to $55.6 million at year-end 2017;
• Year-end cash and investments totaled to $103.9 million;

Financial Outlook

• Management expects 2019 revenues to grow to between $106-110 million, representing continued double-digit year-over-year growth;
• Full year 2019 book to bill ratio is expected to be above 1;
• Management expects to close several security subscription-based deals in 2019 in addition to the Tier-1 European deal recently announced

Management Comment

Erez Antebi, President & CEO of Allot, commented: 'We are very pleased with our performance in 2018, with revenues growing at a faster pace than we had originally expected . Our DPI business performed well in 2018, resulting from much improved execution of our teams across the globe. We are also satisfied with our performance in the security space: our pipeline of 'security opex deals' is strong and we expect to close several such deals that can bring impact on our future growth beyond 2019.'

Continued Mr. Antebi, 'As we enter into 2019, I have increased confidence in our long-term potential. Following our restructuring and changes, we are now executing better in sales, support and R&D and we look forward to continue to leverage these strengths to create continuing growth in 2019 and beyond.'

Q4 2018 Financial Results Summary

Total revenues for the fourth quarter of 2018 were $26.9 million, up 16% compared to $23.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Gross profit on a GAAP basis for the fourth quarter of 2018 was $18.6 million (gross margin of 69.1%), a 20% improvement compared with $15.5 million (gross margin of 66.8%) in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Gross profit on a non-GAAP basis for the fourth quarter of 2018 was $18.9 million (gross margin of 70.3%), a 19% improvement compared with $15.9 million (gross margin of 68.4%) in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Net loss on a GAAP basis for the fourth quarter of 2018 was $1.8 million, or $0.05 per basic share, an improvement compared with a net loss of $4.3 million, or $0.13 per basic share, in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Non-GAAP net loss for the fourth quarter of 2018 was $455 thousand, or $0.01 per basic share, an improvement compared with a non-GAAP net loss of $1.5 million, or $0.04 per basic share, in the fourth quarter of 2017.

2018 Financial Results Summary

Total revenues for 2018 were $95.8 million, up 17% compared to $82.0 million in 2017.

Gross profit on a GAAP basis for 2018 was $66.5 million (gross margin of 69.4%), a 24% improvement compared with $53.5 million (gross margin of 65.2%) in 2017.

Gross profit on a non-GAAP basis for 2018 was $67.8 million (gross margin of 70.7%), a 22% improvement compared with $55.7 million (gross margin of 68.0%) in 2017.

Net loss on a GAAP basis for 2018 was $10.4 million, or $0.31 per basic share, an improvement compared with a net loss of $18.1 million, or $0.54 per basic share, in 2017.

Non-GAAP net loss for 2018 was $5.1 million, or $0.15 per basic share, an improvement compared with a non-GAAP net loss of $8.7 million, or $0.26 per basic share, in 2017.

Cash and investments as of December 31, 2018 totaled $103.9 million, compared to $104.7 million as of September 30, 2018 and $110.0 million as of December 31, 2017.

Conference Call & Webcast:

The Allot management team will host a conference call to discuss fourth quarter and full year 2018 earnings results today, February 5, 2019 at 8:30 am ET, 3:30 pmIsrael time. To access the conference call, please dial one of the following numbers:

US: 1-888-668-9141, UK: 0-800-917-5108, Israel: [phone]

A live webcast and, following the end of the call, an archive of the conference call, will be accessible on the Allot website at: http://investors.allot.com/index.cfm

About Allot

Allot Ltd. (NASDAQ: ALLT, TASE: ALLT) is a provider of leading innovative network intelligence and security solutions for service providers worldwide, enhancing value to their customers. Our solutions are deployed globally for network and application analytics, traffic control and shaping, network-based security services, and more. Allot's multi-service platforms are deployed by over 500 mobile, fixed and cloud service providers and over 1000 enterprises. Our industry leading network-based security as a service solution has achieved over 50% penetration with some service providers and is already used by over 21 million subscribers in Europe. Allot. See. Control. Secure.

For more information, visit www.allot.com

GAAP to Non-GAAP Reconciliation:

The difference between GAAP and non-GAAP revenues is related to the acquisitions made by the Company and represents revenues adjusted for the impact of the fair value adjustment to acquired deferred revenue related to purchase accounting. Non-GAAP net income is defined as GAAP net income after including deferred revenues related to the fair value adjustment resulting from purchase accounting and excluding stock-based compensation expenses, amortization of acquisition-related intangible assets, deferred tax asset adjustment, restructuring expenses, changes in taxes related items and other acquisition-related expenses.

These non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, comparable GAAP measures. The non-GAAP results and a full reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP results is provided in the accompanying Table 2. The Company provides these non-GAAP financial measures because it believes they present a better measure of the Company's core business and management uses the non-GAAP measures internally to evaluate the Company's ongoing performance. Accordingly, the Company believes they are useful to investors in enhancing an understanding of the Company's operating performance.

Safe Harbor Statement

This release contains forward-looking statements, which express the current beliefs and expectations of Company management. Such statements involve a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause our future results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from the results, performance or achievements set forth in such forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include risks relating to: our ability to compete successfully with other companies offering competing technologies; the loss of one or more significant customers; consolidation of, and strategic alliances by, our competitors, government regulation; the timing of completion of key project milestones which impact the timing of our revenue recognition; lower demand for key value-added services; our ability to keep pace with advances in technology and to add new features and value-added services; managing lengthy sales cycles; operational risks associated with large projects; our dependence on fourth party channel partners for a material portion of our revenues; court approval of the Company's proposed share buy-back program; and other factors discussed under the heading 'Risk Factors' in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and the company undertakes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

TABLE - 1
ALLOT LTD.
AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
	Three Months Ended					Year Ended
	December 31,					December 31,
	2018		2017			2018		2017
	(Unaudited)		(Unaudited)			(Unaudited)		(Audited)
Revenues	$ 26,885		$ 23,198			$ 95,837		$ 81,992
Cost of revenues	8,296		7,710			29,349		28,530
Gross profit	18,589		15,488			66,488		53,462
Operating expenses:
Research and development costs, net	6,632		5,753			25,418		21,852
Sales and marketing	10,754		10,810			40,849		38,316
General and administrative	2,616		3,187			10,416		10,696
Total operating expenses	20,002		19,750			76,683		70,864
Operating loss	(1,413)		(4,262)			(10,195)		(17,402)
Financial and other income, net	601		338			2,208		894
Loss before income tax expenses	(812)		(3,924)			(7,987)		(16,508)
Tax expenses	1,005		416			2,428		1,564
Net Loss	(1,817)		(4,340)			(10,415)		(18,072)
Basic net loss per share	$ (0.05)		$ (0.13)			$ (0.31)		$ (0.54)
Diluted net loss per share	$ (0.05)		$ (0.13)			$ (0.31)		$ (0.54)
Weighted average number of shares used in
computing basic net loss per share	33,860,114		33,412,701			33,710,507		33,253,158
Weighted average number of shares used in
computing diluted net loss per share	33,860,114		33,412,701			33,710,507		33,253,158

TABLE - 2
ALLOT LTD.
AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share data)
		Three Months Ended				Year Ended
		December 31,				December 31,
		2018		2017		2018		2017
		(Unaudited)				(Unaudited)
GAAP Revenues		$ 26,885		$ 23,198		$ 95,837		$ 81,992
Fair value adjustment for acquired deferred revenues write down		-		-		-		37
Non-GAAP Revenues		$ 26,885		$ 23,198		$ 95,837		$ 82,029
GAAP cost of revenues		$ 8,296		$ 7,710		$ 29,349		$ 28,530
Share-based compensation (1)		(60)		(83)		(316)		(362)
Amortization of intangible assets (2)		(233)		(232)		(930)		(938)
Restructuring expenses (4)		-		-		-		(887)
Changes in tax related items (5)		(17)		(56)		(17)		(56)
Non-GAAP cost of revenues		$ 7,986		$ 7,339		$ 28,086		$ 26,287
GAAP gross profit		$ 18,589		$ 15,488		$ 66,488		$ 53,462
Gross profit adjustments		310		372		1,263		2,280
Non-GAAP gross profit		$ 18,899		$ 15,860		$ 67,751		$ 55,742
GAAP operating expenses		$ 20,002		$ 19,750		$ 76,683		$ 70,864
Share-based compensation (1)		(634)		(706)		(2,546)		(2,813)
Amortization of intangible assets (2)		(175)		(135)		(700)		(539)
Expenses related to M&A activities (3)		(93)		(178)		(394)		(267)
Restructuring expenses (4)		(62)		(200)		(62)		(1,464)
Changes in tax related items (5)		(40)		(1,416)		(420)		(1,416)
Non-GAAP operating expenses		$ 18,998		$ 17,115		$ 72,561		$ 64,365
GAAP financial and other income		$ 601		$ 338		$ 2,208		$ 894
Expenses related to M&A activities (3)		(75)		84		(224)		625
Non-GAAP Financial and other income		$ 526		$ 422		$ 1,984		$ 1,519
GAAP taxes on income		$ 1,005		$ 416		$ 2,428		$ 1,564
Tax expenses (benefits) in respect of net deferred tax asset recorded		(123)		214		(116)		17
Non-GAAP taxes on income		$ 882		$ 630		$ 2,312		$ 1,581
GAAP Net Loss		$ (1,817)		$ (4,340)		$ (10,415)		$ (18,072)
Share-based compensation (1)		694		789		2,862		3,175
Amortization of intangible assets (2)		408		367		1,630		1,477
Expenses related to M&A activities (3)		18		262		170		892
Restructuring expenses (4)		62		200		62		2,351
Changes in tax related items (5)		57		1,472		437		1,472
Fair value adjustment for acquired deferred revenues write down		-		-		-		37
Tax benefits (expenses) in respect of net deferred tax asset recorded		123		(214)		116		(17)
Non-GAAP Net Loss		$ (455)		$ (1,464)		$ (5,138)		$ (8,685)
GAAP Loss per share (diluted)		$ (0.05)		$ (0.13)		$ (0.31)		$ (0.54)
Share-based compensation		0.02		0.02		0.08		0.10
Amortization of intangible assets		0.01		0.01		0.05		0.04
Expenses related to M&A activities		(0.00)		0.01		0.01		0.03
Restructuring expenses		0.00		0.01		0.00		0.07
Fair value adjustment for acquired deferred revenues write down		-		0.05		-		0.04
Changes in taxes and headcount related items		0.00		0.00		0.01		0.00
Tax benefits (expenses) in respect of net deferred tax asset recorded		0.01		(0.01)		0.01		-
Non-GAAP Net loss per share (diluted)		$ (0.01)		$ (0.04)		$ (0.15)		$ (0.26)
Weighted average number of shares used in computing GAAP diluted net loss per share		33,860,114		33,412,701		33,710,507		33,253,158
Weighted average number of shares used in computing non-GAAP diluted net loss per share		33,860,114		33,412,701		33,710,507		33,253,158
TABLE - 2 cont.
ALLOT COMMUNICATIONS LTD.
AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(U.S. dollars in thousands, except per share data)
		Three Months Ended				Year Ended
		December 31,				December 31,
		2018		2017		2018		2017
		(Unaudited)				(Unaudited)
(1) Share-based compensation:
	Cost of revenues	$ 60		$ 83		$ 316		$ 362
	Research and development costs, net	174		155		678		608
	Sales and marketing	227		307		928		1,015
	General and administrative	233		244		940		1,190
		$ 694		$ 789		$ 2,862		$ 3,175
(2) Amortization of intangible assets
	Cost of revenues	$ 233		$ 232		$ 930		$ 938
	Sales and marketing	175		135		700		539
		$ 408		$ 367		$ 1,630		$ 1,477
(3) Expenses related to M&A activities
	General and administrative	$ -		$ 178		$ 69		$ 267
	Research and development costs, net	93		-		325		-
	Financial expenses (income)	(75)		84		(224)		625
		$ 18		$ 262		$ 170		$ 892
(4) Restructuring expenses
	Cost of revenues	$ -		$ -		$ -		$ 887
	Research and development costs, net	-		-		-		154
	Sales and marketing	-		-		-		976
	General and administrative	62		200		62		334
		$ 62		$ 200		$ 62		$ 2,351
(5) Changes in tax related items
	Research and development costs, net	$ -		$ 201		$ -		$ 201
	Sales and marketing	40		1,045		262		1,045
	Cost of revenues	17		56		17		56
	General and administrative	-		170		158		170
		$ 57		$ 1,472		$ 437		$ 1,472

TABLE - 3
ALLOT LTD.
AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(U.S. dollars in thousands)
		December 31,		December 31,
		2018		2017
		(Unaudited)		(Audited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents		$ 16,336		$ 15,342
Short term deposits		22,543		31,043
Restricted deposit		465		428
Marketable securities		64,290		63,194
Trade receivables, net		26,093		22,737
Other receivables and prepaid expenses		3,647		2,649
Inventories		11,345		7,897
Total current assets		144,719		143,290
LONG-TERM ASSETS:
Restricted deposit		257		-
Severance pay fund		345		302
Deferred taxes		281		301
Other assets		600		1,135
Total long-term assets		1,483		1,738
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET		6,249		5,002
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET		37,393		34,495
Total assets		$ 189,844		$ 184,525
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Trade payables		$ 7,813		$ 5,857
Deferred revenues		13,855		11,370
Other payables and accrued expenses		21,052		14,277
Total current liabilities		42,720		31,504
LONG-TERM LIABILITIES:
Deferred revenues		4,247		3,878
Accrued severance pay		806		747
Other long term liabilities		6,168		5,267
Total long-term liabilities		11,221		9,892
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY		135,903		143,129
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity		$ 189,844		$ 184,525

TABLE - 4
ALLOT LTD.
AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(U.S. dollars in thousands)
	Three Months Ended				Year Ended
	December 31,				December 31,
	2018		2017		2018		2017
	(Unaudited)		(Unaudited)		(Unaudited)		(Audited)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Loss	$ (1,817)		$ (4,340)		$ (10,415)		$ (18,072)
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation	601		632		2,204		2,191
Stock-based compensation related to options granted to employees	694		787		2,862		3,366
Amortization of intangible assets	408		366		1,630		1,477
Capital loss	-		13		39		27
Decrease (Increase) in accrued severance pay, net	(18)		(8)		16		105
Decrease (Increase) in other assets	83		(607)		535		1
Decrease in accrued interest and amortization of premium on marketable securities	193		319		805		913
Decrease (Increase) in trade receivables	359		(86)		(3,356)		1,421
Decrease (Increase) in other receivables and prepaid expenses	184		1,841		(1,101)		1,350
Decrease (Increase) in inventories	607		1,214		(3,448)		(662)
Decrease (Increase) in long-term deferred taxes, net	27		(234)		20		(34)
Increase (Decrease) in trade payables	(4,370)		(611)		1,945		2,582
Increase (Decrease) in employees and payroll accruals	(998)		35		(1,178)		1,140
Increase (Decrease) in deferred revenues	1,421		(518)		3,566		518
Increase in other payables and accrued expenses	3,383		2,288		6,906		3,449
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	757		1,091		1,030		(228)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Increase in restricted deposit	(32)		(428)		(294)		(428)
Redemption of (Investment in) short-term deposits	1,900		(9,300)		8,500		(1,222)
Purchase of property and equipment	(1,427)		(776)		(3,485)		(2,833)
Investment in marketable securities	(9,584)		(10,913)		(34,777)		(30,123)
Proceeds from redemption or sale of marketable securities	8,924		11,075		32,651		26,488
Acquisitions	-		-		(3,048)		-
Net cash used in investing activities	(219)		(10,342)		(453)		(8,118)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Exercise of employee stock options	74		265		417		362
Net cash provided by financing activities	74		265		417		362
Increase (Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	612		(8,986)		994		(7,984)
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period	15,724		24,328		15,342		23,326
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period	$ 16,336		$ 15,342		$ 16,336		$ 15,342

Investor Relations Contact:
GK Investor RelationsEhud Helft/Gavriel Frohwein
[phone]
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Public Relations Contact:
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