8-K
CLEARONE INC (CLRO)
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): November 16, 2022 (November 15, 2022)
ClearOne, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 001-33660 | 87-0398877 |
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| (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
| 5225 Wiley Post Way, Suite 500, Salt Lake City, Utah | 84116 | |
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| (Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
+1 (801) 975-7200
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
| Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
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| Common Stock, $0.001 | CLRO | The Nasdaq Capital Market |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On November 15, 2022 ClearOne, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022. The full text of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
| Exhibit No. | Description |
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| Exhibit 99.1 | Press Release of ClearOne, Inc. dated November 15, 2022. |
| Exhibit 104.1 | The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL. |
The information included in this Current Report on Form 8-K (including the exhibit hereto) is being furnished under Item 2.02, “Results of Operations and Financial Condition” and Item 9.01 “Financial Statements and Exhibits” of Form 8-K. As such, the information (including the exhibit) herein shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, nor shall it be incorporated by reference into a filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. This Current Report (including the exhibit hereto) will not be deemed an admission as to the materiality of any information required to be disclosed solely to satisfy the requirements of Regulation FD.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| CLEARONE, INC. | ||
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| Date: November 16, 2022 | By: | /s/ Narsi Narayanan |
| Narsi Narayanan | ||
| Chief Financial Officer |
Exhibit 99.1
ClearOne, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2022 Financial Results
- Non-GAAP Operating Expenses decline by 30%
- Non-GAAP Net loss declines by 65%
- Overall Q3 revenue declines 10% year-over-year despite 10% growth in audio conferencing solutions
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – November 15, 2022 – ClearOne Inc. (NASDAQ: CLRO), a global provider of audio and visual communication solutions, reported financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022.
"We continue to expand our market share with our audio conferencing products as our revenue from these products continue to grow. Our audio conferencing revenue growth would have been higher if we could have procured more inventory to meet the demand for professional audio products and beamforming microphone arrays (BMAs). Our ability to build products to fill our sales backlog was hampered by the ongoing transition of our manufacturing from China to Singapore by our contract manufacturer," said Derek Graham, ClearOne's Interim CEO.
"The deep cost-cutting measures that we implemented in Q2 of this year have generated a significant cash savings and helped us conserve cash as well as get closer to our goal of reaching profitability", Graham added.
Recent Highlights
- On July 26, 2022, ClearOne introduced the CONVERGENCE® InSite server network hardware that enables remote device management by facilitating bi-directional communications between its Cloud or Enterprise AV Manager and on-site ClearOne Pro Audio products.
- On August 3, 2022, ClearOne announced the addition of two new US manufacturer sales representatives: Phoenix based Mountain AV Marketing, and Denver based Momentum Group.
- The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois granted ClearOne’s joint request with Shure to stay all proceedings until January 6, 2023, to allow the parties to engage in settlement negotiations.
Financial Summary
The Company uses certain non-GAAP financial measures and reconciles those to GAAP measures in the attached tables.
- Revenue in 2022-Q3 was $6.3 million, compared to $7.0 million in 2021-Q3 and $7.4 million in 2022-Q2. The decrease in year-over-year revenue was primarily due to a 59% decline in video products and a 7% decline in microphones, which were partially offset by a 10% increase in audio conferencing.
- GAAP gross profit in 2022-Q3 was $2.6 million compared to $2.9 million in 2021-Q3 and $2.8 million in 2022-Q2. GAAP gross profit margin was 41.0% in 2022-Q3, compared to 40.8% in 2021-Q3 and 38.1% in 2022-Q2.
- Operating expenses in 2022-Q3 were $3.7 million, compared to $4.9 million in 2021-Q3 and $4.5 million in 2022-Q2. Non-GAAP operating expenses in 2022-Q3 were $3.0 million, compared to $4.2 million in 2021-Q3 and $3.7 million in 2022-Q2. The year over year decrease in Non-GAAP operating expenses was mainly due to (a) reduction in employee related expenses and consultant expenses caused by a decrease in headcount, (b) decrease in commissions paid to employees and consultants, and (c) decrease in R&D project-related expenses.
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- GAAP net loss in 2022-Q3 was $1.2 million, or $0.05 per share, compared to net loss of $2.2 million, or $0.11 per share, in 2021-Q3 and net loss of $0.3 million, or $0.01 per share, in 2022-Q2. The decrease in year-over-year quarterly net loss was mainly due to reduction in operating expenses, which was partially offset by reduction in gross margin caused by a decline in revenues. The increase in sequential quarterly net loss was mainly due to the recognition of $1.5 million in gain from the forgiveness of CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program Loan in 2022-Q2, which was partially offset by a reduction in operating expenses.
- Non-GAAP net loss in 2022-Q3 was $0.5 million, or $0.02 per share, compared to net loss of $1.6 million, or $0.08 per share, in 2021-Q3 and net loss of $1.1 million, or $0.04 per share, in 2022-Q2. The decrease in quarterly net loss in 2022-Q3 when compared to 2021-Q3 and 2022-Q2 was mainly due to a reduction in operating expenses, which was partially offset by a reduction in gross margin due to a decline in revenues.
| ( in 000, except per share) | Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||
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| 2022 | 2021 | Change in %<br><br><br>Favorable/(Adverse) | 2022 | 2021 | Change in % Favorable/(Adverse) | |||||||||||
| GAAP | ||||||||||||||||
| Revenue | 6,264 | $ | 6,992 | (10 | ) | $ | 21,184 | $ | 21,765 | $ | (3 | ) | ||||
| Gross profit | 2,570 | 2,851 | (10 | ) | 8,193 | 9,278 | (12 | ) | ||||||||
| Operating expenses | 3,700 | 4,860 | 24 | 12,825 | 14,297 | 10 | ||||||||||
| Operating loss | (1,130 | ) | (2,009 | ) | 44 | (4,632 | ) | (5,019 | ) | 8 | ||||||
| Net loss | (1,248 | ) | (2,169 | ) | 42 | (3,472 | ) | (5,410 | ) | 36 | ||||||
| Diluted loss per share | (0.05 | ) | (0.11 | ) | 55 | (0.15 | ) | (0.28 | ) | 46 | ||||||
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| Non-GAAP gross profit | 2,572 | $ | 2,853 | (10 | ) | $ | 8,199 | $ | 9,285 | $ | (12 | ) | ||||
| Non-GAAP operating expenses | 2,992 | 4,244 | 30 | 10,704 | 12,568 | (15 | ) | |||||||||
| Non-GAAP operating loss | (420 | ) | (1,391 | ) | 70 | (2,505 | ) | (3,283 | ) | 24 | ||||||
| Non-GAAP net loss | (538 | ) | (1,551 | ) | 65 | (2,873 | ) | (3,674 | ) | 22 | ||||||
| Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA | (360 | ) | (1,295 | ) | 72 | (2,321 | ) | (2,983 | ) | 22 | ||||||
| Non-GAAP loss per share (diluted) | (0.02 | ) | (0.08 | ) | 75 | (0.12 | ) | (0.19 | ) | 38 |
All values are in US Dollars.
Balance Sheet Highlights
As of September 30, 2022, cash, cash equivalents and investments were $1.5 million, compared to $4.1 million as of December 31, 2021. As of September 30, 2022, the Company carried $2.1 million in debt on account of senior convertible notes issued in December 2019.
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About ClearOne
ClearOne is a global company that designs, develops and sells conferencing, collaboration, and network streaming solutions for voice and visual communications. The performance and simplicity of its advanced comprehensive solutions offer unprecedented levels of functionality, reliability and scalability. Visit ClearOne at www.clearone.com.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement our consolidated financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, ClearOne uses non-GAAP measures of gross profit, operating income (loss), net income (loss), adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) and net income (loss) per share, which are adjusted to exclude certain costs, expenses, gains and losses we believe appropriate to enhance an overall understanding of our past financial performance from period to period and also our prospects for the future. These adjustments to our current period GAAP results are made with the intent of providing both management and investors a more complete understanding of ClearOne’s underlying operational results and trends and our marketplace performance. The non-GAAP results are an indication of our baseline performance before certain gains, losses, or other charges that are considered by management to be outside of our core operating results. In addition, these adjusted non-GAAP results are among the primary indicators management uses as a basis for our planning and forecasting of future periods. The presentation of this additional non-GAAP financial information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for gross profit, operating income (loss), net income (loss), income (loss) per share or other financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. There are limitations to the use of non-GAAP financial measures. Other companies, including companies in ClearOne’s industry, may calculate non-GAAP financial measures differently than ClearOne does, limiting the usefulness of those measures for comparative purposes. A detailed reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures is included with this release below.
Forward Looking Statements
This release contains “forward-looking” statements that are based on present circumstances and on ClearOne’s predictions with respect to events that have not occurred, that may not occur, or that may occur with different consequences and timing than those now assumed or anticipated. Such forward-looking statements and any statements of the plans and objectives of management for future operations and forecasts of future growth and value and the possible outcomes of litigation, are not guarantees of future performance or results and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from the events or results described in the forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are made only as of the date of this release and ClearOne assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances. Readers should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. The information in this press release should be read in conjunction with, and is modified in its entirety by, the Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “10-K”) filed by the Company for the same period with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and all of the Company’s other public filings with the SEC (the “Public Filings”).
In particular, the financial information contained herein is subject to and qualified by reference to the financial statements contained in the 10-Q, including the footnotes thereto, as well as the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 (the “10-K”), the footnotes thereto and the limitations set forth therein. Investors may not rely on the press release without reference to the 10-Q, the 10-K and the Public Filings.
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CLEARONE, INC
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands, except par value)
| December 31, 2021 | |||||
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| ASSETS | |||||
| Current assets: | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1,450 | $ | 1,071 | ||
| Marketable securities | — | 1,790 | |||
| Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of 326 | 4,123 | 4,991 | |||
| Inventories, net | 9,708 | 10,033 | |||
| Income tax receivable | 7,535 | 7,535 | |||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 1,970 | 4,021 | |||
| Total current assets | 24,786 | 29,441 | |||
| Long-term marketable securities | — | 1,220 | |||
| Long-term inventories, net | 2,961 | 3,567 | |||
| Property and equipment, net | 552 | 744 | |||
| Operating lease - right of use assets, net | 1,088 | 1,537 | |||
| Intangibles, net | 23,783 | 25,086 | |||
| Other assets | 4,587 | 4,597 | |||
| Total assets | 57,757 | $ | 66,192 | ||
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||
| Accounts payable | 2,052 | $ | 5,388 | ||
| Accrued liabilities | 2,477 | 2,549 | |||
| Deferred product revenue | 73 | 54 | |||
| Short-term debt | 855 | 3,481 | |||
| Total current liabilities | 5,457 | 11,472 | |||
| Long-term debt, net | 1,008 | 1,535 | |||
| Operating lease liability, net of current | 559 | 1,026 | |||
| Other long-term liabilities | 655 | 655 | |||
| Total liabilities | 7,679 | 14,688 | |||
| Shareholders' equity: | |||||
| Common stock, par value 0.001, 50,000,000 shares authorized, 23,952,555 and 22,410,126 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | 24 | 22 | |||
| Additional paid-in capital | 74,886 | 72,795 | |||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (288 | ) | (241 | ) | |
| Accumulated deficit | (24,544 | ) | (21,072 | ) | |
| Total shareholders' equity | 50,078 | 51,504 | |||
| Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | 57,757 | $ | 66,192 |
All values are in US Dollars.
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CLEARONE, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share values)
| Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended September 30, | |||||||||||
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| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 6,264 | $ | 6,992 | $ | 21,184 | $ | 21,765 | ||||
| Cost of goods sold | 3,694 | 4,141 | 12,991 | 12,487 | ||||||||
| Gross profit | 2,570 | 2,851 | 8,193 | 9,278 | ||||||||
| Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||
| Sales and marketing | 1,151 | 1,692 | 4,273 | 5,020 | ||||||||
| Research and product development | 876 | 1,492 | 3,406 | 4,253 | ||||||||
| General and administrative | 1,673 | 1,676 | 5,146 | 5,024 | ||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 3,700 | 4,860 | 12,825 | 14,297 | ||||||||
| Operating loss | (1,130 | ) | (2,009 | ) | (4,632 | ) | (5,019 | ) | ||||
| Interest expense | (90 | ) | (150 | ) | (285 | ) | (369 | ) | ||||
| Other income, net | (3 | ) | 7 | 1,505 | 17 | |||||||
| Loss before income taxes | (1,223 | ) | (2,152 | ) | (3,412 | ) | (5,371 | ) | ||||
| Provision for income taxes | 25 | 17 | 60 | 39 | ||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (1,248 | ) | $ | (2,169 | ) | $ | (3,472 | ) | (5,410 | ) | |
| Basic weighted average shares outstanding | 23,952,555 | 19,449,283 | 23,933,033 | 19,002,758 | ||||||||
| Diluted weighted average shares outstanding | 23,952,555 | 19,449,283 | 23,933,033 | 19,002,758 | ||||||||
| Basic loss per share | $ | (0.05 | ) | $ | (0.11 | ) | $ | (0.15 | ) | $ | (0.28 | ) |
| Diluted loss per share | $ | (0.05 | ) | $ | (0.11 | ) | $ | (0.15 | ) | $ | (0.28 | ) |
| Comprehensive loss: | ||||||||||||
| Net loss | (1,248 | ) | (2,169 | ) | (3,472 | ) | (5,410 | ) | ||||
| Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities, net of tax | — | (8 | ) | (2 | ) | (13 | ) | |||||
| Change in foreign currency translation adjustment | (22 | ) | (4 | ) | (45 | ) | (26 | ) | ||||
| Comprehensive loss | (1,270 | ) | (2,181 | ) | (3,519 | ) | (5,449 | ) | ||||
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CLEARONE, INC.
UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF GAAP MEASURES TO NON-GAAP MEASURES
(Dollars in thousands, except per share values)
| Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended September 30, | |||||||||||
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| 2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||||||
| GAAP gross profit | $ | 2,570 | $ | 2,851 | $ | 8,193 | $ | 9,278 | ||||
| Stock-based compensation | 2 | 2 | 6 | 7 | ||||||||
| Non-GAAP gross profit | $ | 2,572 | $ | 2,853 | $ | 8,199 | $ | 9,285 | ||||
| GAAP operating loss | $ | (1,130 | ) | $ | (2,009 | ) | $ | (4,632 | ) | (5,019 | ) | |
| Stock-based compensation | 24 | 36 | 89 | 100 | ||||||||
| Amortization of intangibles | 686 | 582 | 2,038 | 1,636 | ||||||||
| Non-GAAP operating loss | $ | (420 | ) | $ | (1,391 | ) | $ | (2,505 | ) | $ | (3,283 | ) |
| GAAP net loss | $ | (1,248 | ) | $ | (2,169 | ) | $ | (3,472 | ) | (5,410 | ) | |
| Stock-based compensation | 24 | 36 | 89 | 100 | ||||||||
| Amortization of intangibles | 686 | 582 | 2,038 | 1,636 | ||||||||
| CARES Act PPP loan forgiveness | — | — | (1,528 | ) | — | |||||||
| Non-GAAP net loss | $ | (538 | ) | $ | (1,551 | ) | $ | (2,873 | ) | $ | (3,674 | ) |
| GAAP net loss | $ | (1,248 | ) | $ | (2,169 | ) | $ | (3,472 | ) | $ | (5,410 | ) |
| Number of shares used in computing GAAP loss per share (diluted) | 23,952,555 | 19,449,283 | 23,933,033 | 19,002,758 | ||||||||
| GAAP loss per share (diluted) | $ | (0.05 | ) | $ | (0.11 | ) | $ | (0.15 | ) | $ | (0.28 | ) |
| Non-GAAP net loss | $ | (538 | ) | $ | (1,551 | ) | $ | (2,873 | ) | $ | (3,674 | ) |
| Number of shares used in computing Non-GAAP loss per share (diluted) | 23,952,555 | 19,449,283 | 23,933,033 | 19,002,758 | ||||||||
| Non-GAAP loss per share (diluted) | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.08 | ) | $ | (0.12 | ) | (0.19 | ) | |
| GAAP net loss | $ | (1,248 | ) | $ | (2,169 | ) | $ | (3,472 | ) | $ | (5,410 | ) |
| Stock-based compensation | 24 | 36 | 89 | 100 | ||||||||
| Depreciation | 63 | 89 | 207 | 283 | ||||||||
| Amortization of intangibles | 686 | 582 | 2,038 | 1,636 | ||||||||
| Interest expense | 90 | 150 | 285 | 369 | ||||||||
| CARES Act PPP loan forgiveness | — | — | (1,528 | ) | — | |||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 25 | 17 | 60 | 39 | ||||||||
| Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (360 | ) | $ | (1,295 | ) | $ | (2,321 | ) | $ | (2,983 | ) |
Contact:
Bob Griffin
801-975-7200
investor_relations@clearone.com
http://investors.clearone.com
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