Exhibit 99.1
Brightcove Announces Financial Results for Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2018
BOSTON, MA (November 1, 2018)–Brightcove Inc. (Nasdaq: BCOV), the leading provider of cloud services for video, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2018.
“Brightcove made continued progress in the third quarter on the strategic priorities that we believe will return the company to strong levels of consistent growth and profitability. In the near-term, the positive changes we are making to our product development, demand generation andgo-to-market efforts caused some modest disruption to sales,” said Jeff Ray, Brightcove’s chief executive officer.
Ray continued, “We have completed a thorough review of our end markets and identified severalsub-segments that are all exhibiting strong growth and an increased interest in deploying video to drive better business performance. We are now tightly aligning our product, demand generation and sales efforts in these areas. We are confident our strategy will deliver meaningfully improved financial results and generate significant value for shareholders.”
Third Quarter 2018 Financial Highlights:
| • | Revenue for the third quarter of 2018 was $41.1 million, an increase of 4% compared to $39.5 million for the third quarter of 2017. Subscription and support revenue was $37.4 million, compared to $36.5 million for the third quarter of 2017. |
| • | Gross profit for the third quarter of 2018 was $24.8 million, representing a gross margin of 60% compared to a gross profit of $23.0 million for the third quarter of 2017.Non-GAAP gross profit for the third quarter of 2018 was $25.4 million, representing anon-GAAP gross margin of 62%, compared to anon-GAAP gross profit of $23.7 million for the third quarter of 2017.Non-GAAP gross profit andnon-GAAP gross margin exclude stock-based compensation expense and the amortization of acquired intangible assets. |
| • | Loss from operations was $3.1 million for the third quarter of 2018, compared to a loss from operations of $5.3 million for the third quarter of 2017.Non-GAAP loss from operations, which excludes stock-based compensation expense, the amortization of acquired intangible assets and executive severance, was $607,000 for the third quarter of 2018, compared tonon-GAAP loss from operations of $2.2 million during the third quarter of 2017. |
| • | Net losswas $3.5 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2018. This compares to a net loss of $5.4 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2017.Non-GAAP net loss, which excludes stock-based compensation expense, the amortization of acquired intangible assets and executive severance, was $968,000 for the third quarter of 2018, or $0.03 per diluted share, compared tonon-GAAP net loss of $2.2 million for the third quarter of 2017, or $0.06 per diluted share. |
| • | Adjusted EBITDAwas $575,000 for the third quarter of 2018, compared to an adjusted EBITDA loss of $889,000 for the third quarter of 2017. Adjusted EBITDA excludes stock-based compensation expense, executive severance, the amortization of acquired intangible assets, depreciation expense, other income/expense and the provision for income taxes. |
| • | Cash flow used in operations was $488,000 for the third quarter for 2018, compared to cash flow used in operations of $4.9 million for the third quarter of 2017. |
| • | Free cash flowwas negative $1.6 million after the company invested $1.1 million in capital expenditures and capitalization ofinternal-use software during the third quarter of 2018. Free cash flow was negative $6.2 million for the third quarter of 2017. |
| • | Cash and cash equivalents were $26.9 million as of September 30, 2018 compared $27.5 million at June 30, 2018. |
A Reconciliation of GAAP toNon-GAAP results has been provided in the financial statement tables included at the end of this press release. An explanation of these measures is also included below under the heading“Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
Other Third Quarter and Recent Highlights:
| • | Average annual subscription revenue per premium customer was $74,000 in the third quarter of 2018, excluding starter customers who had average annualized revenue of $4,600 per customer. This compares to $73,000 in the comparable period in 2017. |
| • | Recurring dollar retention rate was 94% in the third quarter of 2018, which was in line with our historical target of the low tomid-90 percent range. |
| • | Ended the quarter with 3,867 customers, of which 2,227 were premium. |
| • | New customers and customers who expanded their relationship during the quarter include: FM Global, 3M, University of Kansas Hospital Authority, Smithfield Foods, Barstool Sports, Quebecor, Pop Media Networks, LLC, ODK Media, Inc., Gaia, David Yurman, Mary Kay, H&M, San Francisco Ballet, The National September 11 Memorial & Museum, and Village Roadshow Australia, among others. |
| • | Frost & Sullivan recognized Brightcove with its 2018 Global Company of the Year Award. Our robust platform offering, brand reputation and expanding global footprint were noted as giving Brightcove a distinct edge in the highly fragmented OVP market. |
| • | Brightcove Context Aware Encoding won a CSI Award at the recent International Broadcasters Conference for best digital processing technology. This patent-pending technology was recognized as the fastest, most innovative approach to solving the complex problem of video delivery and beat out AWS’ Elemental technology, among others. |
| • | The Technology Services Industry Association recognized Brightcove as a Certified Staff Support Excellence Center for the 5th year in a row. This award recognizes Brightcove’s dedication to excellence and the unparalleled commitment the company makes to ensure abest-in-class experience for every customer, on every inquiry. |
Business Outlook
Based on information as of today, November 1, 2018, the Company is issuing the following financial guidance:
Fourth Quarter 2018:
| • | Revenue is expected to be in the range of $41.0 million to $41.5 million, including approximately $3.3 million of professional services revenue. |
| • | Non-GAAP loss from operations is expected to be in the range of $500,000 to $1.0 million, which excludes stock-based compensation of approximately $1.7 million and the amortization of acquired intangible assets of approximately $400,000. |
| • | Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $200,000 to $700,000, which excludes stock-based compensation of approximately $1.7 million, the amortization of acquired intangible assets of approximately $400,000, depreciation expense of approximately $1.2 million and other income/expense and the provision for income taxes of approximately $300,000. |
| • | Non-GAAP net loss per diluted share is expected to be $0.03 to $0.04, which excludes stock-based compensation of approximately $1.7 million and the amortization of acquired intangible assets of approximately $400,000, and assumes approximately 36.6 million weighted-average shares outstanding. |
Full Year 2018:
| • | Revenue is expected to be in the range of $165.0 million to $165.5 million, including approximately $14.0 million of professional services revenue. |
| • | Non-GAAP loss from operations is expected to be in the range of $2.9 million to $3.4 million, which excludes stock-based compensation of approximately $6.7 million, executive severance of approximately $1.2 million and the amortization of acquired intangible assets of approximately $2.3 million. |
| • | Adjusted EBITDAis expected to be in the range of $1.0 million to $1.5 million, which excludes stock-based compensation of approximately $6.7 million, executive severance of approximately $1.2 million, the amortization of acquired intangible assets of approximately $2.3 million, depreciation expense of approximately $4.4 million and other income/expense and the provision for income taxes of approximately $1.1 million. |
| • | Non-GAAP net loss per diluted share is expected to be $0.12 to $0.13, which excludes stock-based compensation of approximately $6.7 million, executive severance of approximately $1.2 million and the amortization of acquired intangible assets of approximately $2.3 million, and assumes approximately 35.8 million weighted-average shares outstanding. |
Conference Call Information
Brightcove will host a conference call today, November 1, 2018, at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss the Company’s financial results and current business outlook. A live webcast of the call will be available at the “Investors” page of the Company’s website,http://investor.brightcove.com. To access the call, dial877-407-3982 (domestic) or201-493-6780
(international). A replay of this conference call will be available for a limited time at844-512-2921 (domestic) or412-317-6671 (international). The replay conference ID is 13683410. A replay of the webcast will also be available for a limited time athttp://investor.brightcove.com.
About Brightcove
Brightcove Inc. (NASDAQ:BCOV) is the leading global provider of powerful cloud solutions for managing, delivering, and monetizing video experiences on every screen. A pioneering force in the world of online video since the company’s founding in 2004, Brightcove’s award-winning technology, unparalleled services, extensive partner ecosystem, and proven global scale have helped thousands of companies in over 70 countries achieve better business results with video. To learn more, visitwww.brightcove.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements concerning our financial guidance for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2018 and full year 2018, our position to execute on our growth strategy, and our ability to expand our leadership position and market opportunity. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts and statements identified by words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates” or words of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views about our plans, intentions, expectations, strategies and prospects, which are based on the information currently available to us and on assumptions we have made. Although we believe that our plans, intentions, expectations, strategies and prospects as reflected in or suggested by those forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that the plans, intentions, expectations or strategies will be attained or achieved. Furthermore, actual results may differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements and will be affected by a variety of risks and factors that are beyond our control including, without limitation: our history of losses; our limited operating history; expectations regarding the widespread adoption of customer demand for our products; the effects of increased competition and commoditization of services we offer, including data delivery and storage; our ability to expand the sales of our products to customers located outside the U.S.; keeping up with the rapid technological change required to remain competitive in our industry; our ability to retain existing customers; our ability to manage our growth effectively and successfully recruit additional highly-qualified personnel; the price volatility of our common stock; and other risks set forth under the caption “Risk Factors” in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form10-K, as updated by our subsequently filed Quarterly Reports on Form10-Q and our other SEC filings. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this document as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Brightcove has provided in this release thenon-GAAP financial measures ofnon-GAAP gross profit,non-GAAP gross margin,non-GAAP income (loss) from operations,non-GAAP net income (loss), adjusted EBITDA andnon-GAAP diluted net income (loss) per share. Brightcove uses thesenon-GAAP financial measures internally in analyzing its financial results and believes they are useful to investors, as a supplement to GAAP measures, in evaluating Brightcove’s ongoing operational performance. Brightcove believes that the use of thesenon-GAAP financial measures provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends and in comparing its financial results with other companies in Brightcove’s industry, many of which present similarnon-GAAP financial measures to investors. As noted, thenon-GAAP financial results discussed above ofnon-GAAP gross profit,non-GAAP gross margin,non-GAAP income (loss) from operations,non-GAAP net income (loss) andnon-GAAP diluted net income (loss) per share exclude stock-based compensation expense, the amortization of acquired intangible assets and executive severance. Thenon-GAAP financial results discussed above of adjusted EBITDA is defined as consolidated net income (loss), plus stock-based compensation expense, the amortization of acquired intangible assets, executive severance, depreciation expense, other income/expense, including interest expense and interest income, and the provision for income taxes. Executive severance represents severance paid to the former interim CEO of the company as well as former key executives.Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of thesenon-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. As previously mentioned, a reconciliation of ournon-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP measures has been provided in the financial statement tables included below in this press release. The Company’s earnings press releases containing suchnon-GAAP reconciliations can be found on the Investors section of the Company’s web site at http://www.brightcove.com.
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Brightcove Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
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| September 30, 2018 | December 31, 2017 | |||||||
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Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 26,855 | $ | 26,132 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance | 24,040 | 25,236 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 11,871 | 7,036 | ||||||
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Total current assets | 62,766 | 58,404 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 10,153 | 9,143 | ||||||
Intangible assets, net | 6,340 | 8,236 | ||||||
Goodwill | 50,776 | 50,776 | ||||||
Deferred tax asset | 87 | 87 | ||||||
Other assets | 2,288 | 969 | ||||||
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Total assets | $ | 132,410 | $ | 127,615 | ||||
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Accounts payable | $ | 5,041 | $ | 6,142 | ||||
Accrued expenses | 15,065 | 13,621 | ||||||
Capital lease liability | 154 | 228 | ||||||
Equipment financing | — | 26 | ||||||
Deferred revenue | 39,516 | 39,370 | ||||||
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Total current liabilities | 59,776 | 59,387 | ||||||
Deferred revenue, net of current portion | 278 | 244 | ||||||
Other liabilities | 1,117 | 1,228 | ||||||
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Total liabilities | 61,171 | 60,859 | ||||||
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Common stock | 37 | 35 | ||||||
Additionalpaid-in capital | 249,176 | 238,700 | ||||||
Treasury stock, at cost | (871 | ) | (871 | ) | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (998 | ) | (809 | ) | ||||
Accumulated deficit | (176,105 | ) | (170,299 | ) | ||||
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Total stockholders’ equity | 71,239 | 66,756 | ||||||
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Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 132,410 | $ | 127,615 | ||||
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
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| 2018 | 2017 | 2018 | 2017 | |||||||||||||
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Subscription and support revenue | $ | 37,442 | $ | 36,496 | $ | 113,176 | $ | 106,266 | ||||||||
Professional services and other revenue | 3,679 | 2,991 | 10,793 | 9,546 | ||||||||||||
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Total revenue | 41,121 | 39,487 | 123,969 | 115,812 | ||||||||||||
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Cost of subscription and support revenue | 13,142 | 12,924 | 39,723 | 38,180 | ||||||||||||
Cost of professional services and other revenue | 3,176 | 3,580 | 10,424 | 10,120 | ||||||||||||
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Total cost of revenue | 16,318 | 16,504 | 50,147 | 48,300 | ||||||||||||
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Gross profit | 24,803 | 22,983 | 73,822 | 67,512 | ||||||||||||
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Research and development | 8,314 | 7,820 | 23,832 | 24,293 | ||||||||||||
Sales and marketing | 14,009 | 14,551 | 42,508 | 44,356 | ||||||||||||
General and administrative | 5,621 | 5,961 | 18,056 | 17,228 | ||||||||||||
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Total operating expenses | 27,944 | 28,332 | 84,396 | 85,877 | ||||||||||||
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Loss from operations | (3,141 | ) | (5,349 | ) | (10,574 | ) | (18,365 | ) | ||||||||
Other (expense) income, net | (217 | ) | 71 | (427 | ) | 523 | ||||||||||
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Net loss before income taxes | (3,358 | ) | (5,278 | ) | (11,001 | ) | (17,842 | ) | ||||||||
Provision for income taxes | 144 | 118 | 410 | 305 | ||||||||||||
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Net loss | $ | (3,502 | ) | $ | (5,396 | ) | $ | (11,411 | ) | $ | (18,147 | ) | ||||
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Net loss per share—basic and diluted | $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | (0.16 | ) | $ | (0.32 | ) | $ | (0.53 | ) | ||||
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Weighted-average shares—basic and diluted | 36,212 | 34,501 | 35,564 | 34,270 | ||||||||||||
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Cost of subscription and support revenue | $ | 140 | $ | 117 | $ | 373 | $ | 308 | ||||||||
Cost of professional services and other revenue | 69 | 70 | 155 | 189 | ||||||||||||
Research and development | 283 | 384 | 932 | 1,132 | ||||||||||||
Sales and marketing | 437 | 690 | 1,885 | 1,953 | ||||||||||||
General and administrative | 593 | 557 | 1,677 | 1,712 | ||||||||||||
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Cost of subscription and support revenue | $ | 382 | $ | 508 | $ | 1,397 | $ | 1,523 | ||||||||
Research and development | — | — | — | 11 | ||||||||||||
Sales and marketing | 166 | 166 | 499 | 525 | ||||||||||||
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
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Net loss | $ | (11,411 | ) | $ | (18,147 | ) | ||
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Depreciation and amortization | 5,164 | 5,607 | ||||||
Stock-based compensation | 5,022 | 5,294 | ||||||
Provision for reserves on accounts receivable | 99 | 152 | ||||||
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Accounts receivable | 1,998 | (4,816 | ) | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (118 | ) | (1,660 | ) | ||||
Other assets | (355 | ) | 94 | |||||
Accounts payable | (1,262 | ) | 2,021 | |||||
Accrued expenses | 1,964 | (2,874 | ) | |||||
Deferred revenue | (1,335 | ) | 2,677 | |||||
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Net cash used in operating activities | (234 | ) | (11,652 | ) | ||||
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Purchases of property and equipment, net of returns | (1,322 | ) | (990 | ) | ||||
Capitalization ofinternal-use software costs | (2,527 | ) | (2,091 | ) | ||||
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Net cash used in investing activities | (3,849 | ) | (3,081 | ) | ||||
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Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 5,440 | 379 | ||||||
Payments of withholding tax on RSU vesting | (142 | ) | (175 | ) | ||||
Payments on equipment financing | (26 | ) | (229 | ) | ||||
Payments under capital lease obligation | (260 | ) | (383 | ) | ||||
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 5,012 | (408 | ) | |||||
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (206 | ) | 384 | |||||
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 723 | (14,757 | ) | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 26,132 | 36,813 | ||||||
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 26,855 | $ | 22,056 | ||||
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Brightcove Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP Gross Profit, GAAP Loss From Operations, GAAP Net Loss and GAAP Net Loss Per Share to
Non-GAAP Gross Profit,Non-GAAP Loss From Operations,Non-GAAP Net Loss andNon-GAAP Net Loss Per Share
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GAAP gross profit | $ | 24,803 | $ | 22,983 | $ | 73,822 | $ | 67,512 | ||||||||
Stock-based compensation expense | 209 | 187 | 528 | 497 | ||||||||||||
Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 382 | 508 | 1,397 | 1,523 | ||||||||||||
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Non-GAAP gross profit | $ | 25,394 | $ | 23,678 | $ | 75,747 | $ | 69,532 | ||||||||
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GAAP loss from operations | $ | (3,141 | ) | $ | (5,349 | ) | $ | (10,574 | ) | $ | (18,365 | ) | ||||
Stock-based compensation expense | 1,522 | 1,818 | 5,022 | 5,294 | ||||||||||||
Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 548 | 674 | 1,896 | 2,059 | ||||||||||||
Executive severance | 464 | 700 | 1,199 | 700 | ||||||||||||
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Non-GAAP loss from operations | $ | (607 | ) | $ | (2,157 | ) | $ | (2,457 | ) | $ | (10,312 | ) | ||||
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GAAP net loss | $ | (3,502 | ) | $ | (5,396 | ) | $ | (11,411 | ) | $ | (18,147 | ) | ||||
Stock-based compensation expense | 1,522 | 1,818 | 5,022 | 5,294 | ||||||||||||
Amortization of acquired intangible assets | 548 | 674 | 1,896 | 2,059 | ||||||||||||
Executive severance | 464 | 700 | 1,199 | 700 | ||||||||||||
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Non-GAAP net loss | $ | (968 | ) | $ | (2,204 | ) | $ | (3,294 | ) | $ | (10,094 | ) | ||||
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GAAP diluted net loss per share | $ | (0.10 | ) | $ | (0.16 | ) | $ | (0.32 | ) | $ | (0.53 | ) | ||||
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Non-GAAP diluted net loss per share | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | (0.06 | ) | $ | (0.09 | ) | $ | (0.29 | ) | ||||
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Shares used in computing GAAP diluted net loss per share | 36,212 | 34,501 | 35,564 | 34,270 | ||||||||||||
Shares used in computingNon-GAAP diluted net loss per share | 36,212 | 34,501 | 35,564 | 34,270 | ||||||||||||
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Calculation of Adjusted EBITDA
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Net loss | $ | (3,502 | ) | $ | (5,396 | ) | $ | (11,411 | ) | $ | (18,147 | ) | ||||
Other expense (income), net | 217 | (71 | ) | 427 | (523 | ) | ||||||||||
Provision for income taxes | 144 | 118 | 410 | 305 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 1,730 | 1,942 | 5,164 | 5,607 | ||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation expense | 1,522 | 1,818 | 5,022 | 5,294 | ||||||||||||
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Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 575 | $ | (889 | ) | $ | 811 | $ | (6,764 | ) | ||||||
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