Exhibit 99.1
Straight Path Communications Reports Results for Third Quarter of Fiscal 2016
GLEN ALLEN, VA— June 9, 2016—Straight Path Communications Inc.(NYSE MKT: STRP) (“SPCI”),a communications asset company, announcedtoday operating results for its third quarter of fiscal 2016, the three months ended April 30, 2016. Straight Path holds and leases an extensive portfolio of 39 GHz and LMDS wireless spectrum licenses with deep coverage across the entire United States, is developing next generation wireless technology, and owns an intellectual property portfolio focused on communications over computer networks.
Q3 Fiscal Year 2016 Highlights
(In millions of USD) | | FY 2016 – Q3 | | | FY 2015 – Q3 | | | FY 2016 – Q2 | |
Total Revenues | | $ | 0.2 | | | $ | 2.9 | | | $ | 0.1 | |
Total Costs | | $ | 2.1 | | | $ | 2.7 | | | $ | 2.7 | |
(Loss) Income from Operations | | ($ | 1.9 | ) | | $ | 0.2 | | | ($ | 2.6 | ) |
Other Income | | $ | 0.0 | | | $ | 0.0 | | | $ | 0.4 | |
Income Tax Benefit | | $ | 0.0 | | | $ | 0.8 | | | $ | 0.0 | |
Net (Loss) Income Attributable to SPCI | | ($ | 1.8 | ) | | $ | 0.8 | | | ($ | 2.0 | ) |
Some items in the table may not foot correctly due to rounding
| ● | Total revenues of $0.2 million, compared to total revenues of $0.1 million in the previous quarter and $2.9 million in third quarter fiscal 2015 |
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| ● | Loss from operations of $1.9 million, compared to loss from operations of $2.6 million in the previous quarter and income from operations of $0.2 million in third quarter fiscal 2015 |
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| ● | Net loss attributable to SPCI of $1.8 million, compared to net loss attributable to SPCI of $2.0 million in the previous quarter and net income attributable to SPCI of $0.8 million in third quarter fiscal 2015 |
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| ● | Cash and cash equivalents of $13.2 million at April 30, 2016, down by $2.2 million from the prior quarter close, in line with expectations |
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| ● | The FCC has announced it expects to issue a Report & Order this summer regarding flexible use rules for some or all of the millimeter wave spectrum bands specified in its October 2015 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking |
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| ● | The FCC granted renewal of our New York City 28 GHz license for a 10-year term |
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| ● | Patent Trial & Appeals Board (“PTAB”) has ruled largely in our favor in all proceedings filed against our patents |
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| ● | Straight Path IP Group has resumed patent enforcement in federal court |
Management Comments
Davidi Jonas, Chief Executive Officer of Straight Path, commented, “Straight Path continued to execute on its strategic objectives. We continued our progress in several key areas.” Mr. Jonas continued:
“We actively participated in the FCC rulemaking proceeding as well as standard setting meetings, and will continue to advocate for rules so that the U.S. can lead in 5G and next generation millimeter wave service offerings.
We have made impressive progress at our Gigabit Mobility Lab, developing antenna technology for a 39 GHz transceiver. We hope to engage in testing in 2016, and to work with partners to develop next generation wireless technology in 39 GHz.
Our investment with Cambridge Broadband Networks is geared to open a new market at 39 GHz for point-to-multipoint solutions, and we anticipate a commercially available product in late 2016 or early 2017.
Our New York City 28 GHz license was renewed by the FCC for a 10-year term. Under the current rules, none of our other licenses are up for renewal until 2018 or later.
Straight Path IP Group won its appeal at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and subsequently the PTAB ruled in our favor against Samsung, LG, Cisco, and Sipnet, rejecting their challenges to the patentability of nearly all of the claims in our patents.
We are resuming patent enforcement in federal court. We have asked that the stays be lifted in our cases against Samsung and LG, and refiled suit against Verizon. We also intend to refile against Apple, Avaya, and Cisco in the coming weeks.”
Mr. Jonas concluded, “As we track our advocacy, technology development, and patent enforcement, we believe that our diligence, strategic planning, and entrepreneurial investments are paving the way for long term growth and value for Straight Path and its shareholders.”
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Investor Conference Call
Straight Path will host a conference call this afternoon, Thursday, June 9, 2016 at 4:30pm EDT to provide a business update to the investment community. To participate, please call 1-855-327-6837from the U.S. or + 1-631-891-4304 internationally and ask to be connected with the Straight Path Communications earnings call. The conference call will also be available via a listen-only webcast by accessing the Investors section of Straight Path Communications’ website,www.straightpath.com/investors.
A replay of the conference call will also be available approximately two hours after completion of the live conference call atwww.straightpath.com/investors. A telephonic replay of the call will be available until June 16, 2016. To access the replay, please dial: 1-877-870-5176 from the U.S. or +1-858-384-5517 internationally. Participants must use the following code to access the replay of the call: 10001312.
About Straight Path Communications Inc.
Straight Path (NYSE MKT: STRP) holds, leases, and markets its extensive holdings of 39 GHz and 28 GHz fixed wireless spectrum licenses through its Straight Path Spectrum subsidiary. Straight Path is developing next generation wireless technology through its Straight Path Ventures subsidiary. Straight Path holds, licenses, and conducts other business related to certain patents through its Straight Path IP Group subsidiary. Additional information is available on Straight Path’s websites: Corporate:www.straightpath.com Spectrum:www.straightpath39.com
Safe Harbor
In this press release, all statements that are not purely about historical facts, including, but not limited to, those in which we use the words "believe," "anticipate," "expect," "plan," "intend," "estimate, "target" and similar expressions, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. While these forward-looking statements represent our current judgment of what may happen in the future, actual results may differ materially from the results expressed or implied by these statements due to numerous important factors, including, but not limited to, those described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2015, our subsequent filed Forms 10-Q, and our other periodic filings with the SEC (under the headings "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations"). We are under no obligation, and expressly disclaim any obligation, to update the forward-looking statements in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Contact
Yonatan Cantor
Straight Path Communications Inc.
804-433-1523
yonatan.cantor@straightpath.com
STRAIGHT PATH COMMUNICATIONS INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In Thousands, except per share data)
| | April 30, 2016 | | | July 31, 2015 | |
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Assets | | | |
Current assets: | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 13,172 | | | $ | 18,620 | |
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $0 and $0, respectively | | | 39 | | | | 82 | |
Due from settlement | | | 65 | | | | - | |
Prepaid expenses - related to IP settlements and licensing | | | - | | | | 783 | |
Other current assets | | | 229 | | | | 273 | |
Total current assets | | | 13,505 | | | | 19,758 | |
Prepaid expenses – development agreement | | | 300 | | | | - | |
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation | | | 1,345 | | | | - | |
Intangible assets | | | 365 | | | | 365 | |
Other assets | | | 106 | | | | 115 | |
Total assets | | $ | 15,621 | | | $ | 20,238 | |
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Liabilities and Equity | | | | | | | | |
Current liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Trade accounts payable | | $ | 170 | | | $ | 238 | |
Accrued expenses | | | 436 | | | | 828 | |
Deferred revenue | | | 76 | | | | 1,646 | |
Income taxes payable | | | 225 | | | | 225 | |
Total current liabilities | | | 907 | | | | 2,937 | |
Deferred revenue - long-term portion | | | 98 | | | | 105 | |
Total liabilities | | | 1,005 | | | | 3,042 | |
Commitments and contingencies | | | | | | | | |
Equity | | | | | | | | |
Straight Path Communications Inc. stockholders’ equity: | | | | | | | | |
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 3,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding | | | - | | | | - | |
Class A common stock, $0.01 par value; 2,000 shares authorized; 787 shares issued and outstanding | | | 8 | | | | 8 | |
Class B common stock, $0.01 par value; 40,000 shares authorized; 11,429 and 11,308 shares issued, 11,387 and 11,266 shares outstanding as of April 30, 2016 and July 31, 2015 | | | 114 | | | | 113 | |
Common stock to be issued, 0 and 60,000 shares | | | - | | | | 1,495 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 21,002 | | | | 17,316 | |
(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings | | | (4,431 | ) | | | 72 | |
Treasury stock, 42 shares at cost | | | (480 | ) | | | (480 | ) |
Total Straight Path Communications Inc. stockholders’ equity | | | 16,213 | | | | 18,524 | |
Noncontrolling interests | | | (1,597 | ) | | | (1,328 | ) |
Total equity | | | 14,616 | | | | 17,196 | |
Total liabilities and equity | | $ | 15,621 | | | $ | 20,238 | |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(In Thousands, except per share amounts)
| | Three Months Ended | | | Nine Months Ended | |
| | April 30, | | | April 30, | |
| | 2016 | | | 2015 | | | 2016 | | | 2015 | |
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Revenues | | $ | 219 | | | $ | 2,867 | | | $ | 2,034 | | | $ | 10,471 | |
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Costs and expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Direct cost of revenues | | | 88 | | | | 1,315 | | | | 883 | | | | 4,761 | |
Research and development | | | 505 | | | | - | | | | 879 | | | | - | |
Selling, general and administrative | | | 1,528 | | | | 1,353 | | | | 5,486 | | | | 4,061 | |
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Total costs and expenses | | | 2,121 | | | | 2,668 | | | | 7,248 | | | | 8,822 | |
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(Loss) income from operations | | | (1,902 | ) | | | 199 | | | | (5,214 | ) | | | 1,649 | |
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Other income: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income | | | 10 | | | | 9 | | | | 30 | | | | 27 | |
Other income | | | 3 | | | | - | | | | 393 | | | | 23 | |
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Total other income | | | 13 | | | | 9 | | | | 423 | | | | 50 | |
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(Loss) income before income taxes | | | (1,889 | ) | | | 208 | | | | (4,791 | ) | | | 1,699 | |
Provision for income tax benefits (income taxes) | | | 25 | | | | 801 | | | | 19 | | | | (54 | ) |
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Net (loss) income | | | (1,864 | ) | | | 1,009 | | | | (4,772 | ) | | | 1,645 | |
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests | | | 19 | | | | (211 | ) | | | 269 | | | | (418 | ) |
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Net (loss) income attributable to Straight Path Communications Inc. | | $ | (1,845 | ) | | $ | 798 | | | $ | (4,503 | ) | | $ | 1,227 | |
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(Loss) earnings per share attributable to Straight Path Communications Inc. stockholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | (0.15 | ) | | $ | 0.07 | | | $ | (0.38 | ) | | $ | 0.11 | |
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Diluted | | $ | (0.15 | ) | | $ | 0.07 | | | $ | (0.38 | ) | | $ | 0.10 | |
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Weighted-average number of shares used in calculation of (loss) earnings per share: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | | 11,905 | | | | 11,449 | | | | 11,856 | | | | 11,426 | |
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Diluted | | | 11,905 | | | | 11,879 | | | | 11,856 | | | | 11,837 | |
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(In Thousands)
| | Nine Months Ended | |
| | April 30, | |
| | 2016 | | | 2015 | |
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Operating activities: | | | | | | |
Net (loss) income | | $ | (4,772 | ) | | $ | 1,645 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash used in operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Common stock issued or to be issued for compensation | | | 2,191 | | | | 1,524 | |
Depreciation | | | 38 | | | | - | |
Changes in assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Trade accounts receivable, net | | | 43 | | | | 34 | |
Due from settlement | | | (65 | ) | | | (91 | ) |
Prepaid expenses – related to settlements and licensing | | | 783 | | | | 3,696 | |
Other current assets | | | 44 | | | | (152 | ) |
Prepaid expenses – development agreement | | | (300 | ) | | | - | |
Other assets | | | 9 | | | | 15 | |
Trade accounts payable | | | (68 | ) | | | 227 | |
Accrued expenses | | | (392 | ) | | | (774 | ) |
Due to IDT Corporation | | | - | | | | (6 | ) |
Deferred revenue | | | (1,577 | ) | | | (7,554 | ) |
Income taxes payable | | | - | | | | (70 | ) |
Net cash used in operating activities | | | (4,066 | ) | | | (1,506 | ) |
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Investing activities: | | | | | | | | |
Purchases of property and equipment | | | (1,383 | ) | | | - | |
Net cash used in investing activities | | | (1,383 | ) | | | - | |
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Financing activities: | | | | | | | | |
Sale of treasury stock | | | - | | | | 65 | |
Common stock issued upon exercise of stock options | | | 1 | | | | 46 | |
Dividends paid to stockholders of noncontrolling interests | | | - | | | | (875 | ) |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | | | 1 | | | | (764 | ) |
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | | | (5,448 | ) | | | (2,270 | ) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | | | 18,620 | | | | 21,232 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | | $ | 13,172 | | | $ | 18,962 | |
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Supplemental schedule of noncash activities | | | | | | | | |
Common stock repurchased for withholding tax purposes | | $ | - | | | $ | 545 | |
Purchase of intangibles | | $ | - | | | $ | 15 | |
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Supplemental cash flow information | | | | | | | | |
Cash paid during the period for income taxes | | $ | 8 | | | $ | 117 | |
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