Quarterly Revenues increased by 25% with a
All figures are in US Dollars unless otherwise noted.
- Quarterly Revenues increased 13% to
$5.9 million from$5.2 million in Q3 2021 and increased$1.2 million or 25% compared to Q4 2020. - Annual revenues increased by 6% to
$19.5 million in 2021 compared to$18.5 million in 2020 - Q4 2021 Gross margin was 48% compared to 52% for Q4 2020 and 66% for Q3 2021.
- Over 60% of revenues were fulfilled via distribution and reseller partners, a slight sequential decrease from the over 70% in Q3 2021.
- Bookings of
$7.5 million in Q4 2021 increased by 19% compared to Q3 2021 , which was the highest bookings achievement in a quarter since Q4 2018 - Backlog increased to
$13.6 million at the end of Q4 2021, a 9% sequential increase compared to$12.5 million at the end of Q3 2021. - Adjusted EBITDA loss was
$1.4 million in Q4 2021 compared to losses of$0.2 million in Q3 2021 and$1.6 million in Q4 2020. - Redline also closed a
CAD$ 7.0 million term loan facility in Q4 2021.
"We are pleased to report quarter over quarter and year over year improvements in revenues, gross profit and backlog coupled with our highest quarterly bookings in three years," stated
Gross margin of 48% in Q4 2021 was down 18% percentage points from Q3 2021 due to the Company taking a
Total operating expenses for Q4 2021 were
Adjusted EBITDA loss for Q4 2021 was
Key financial highlights for the three months ended | |||||||
Q4 2021 | Q3 2021 | Increase (decrease) | % Change | Q4 2020 | Increase (decrease) | % Change | |
Revenue | 13% | 25% | |||||
Gross profit margin % | 48% | 66% | (18%) | 52% | (4%) | ||
Operating expenses | 13% | 2% | |||||
Net loss | ( | -2200% | ( | -44% | |||
Adjusted EBITDA loss1 | ( | -600% | 13% | ||||
CEWS benefit | ( | -90% | ( | -80% | |||
Bookings1 | 19% | 36% | |||||
Increase (decrease) | % Change | Increase (decrease) | % Change | ||||
Cash | 166% | 91% | |||||
Inventory | ( | -15% | ( | -27% | |||
Order Backlog1 | 9% | 15% |
Key financial highlights for the year ended | |||||||
Annual 2021 | Q3 2021 YTD | Increase (decrease) | % Change | Annual 2020 | Increase (decrease) | % Change | |
Revenue | 42% | 6% | |||||
Gross profit margin % | 60% | 65% | (5%) | 56% | 4% | ||
Operating expenses | 38% | 3% | |||||
Net loss | ( | -115% | ( | -10% | |||
Adjusted EBITDA loss1 | ( | -74% | 20% | ||||
CEWS benefit | 0.02 M | 0% | ( | -25% | |||
Bookings1 | 51% | ( | - | ||||
Increase (decrease) | % Change | Increase (decrease) | % Change | ||||
Cash | 166% | 91% | |||||
Inventory | ( | -15% | ( | -27% | |||
Order Backlog1 | 9% | 15% |
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NOTES: | |
1 | To better assess the health and growth of the Redline's business, the Company reports certain non-IFRS metrics, including "Bookings", "Order Backlog", "Adjusted EBITDA" and "Adjusted EBITDA Margin". Further information including definitions of these measures and a reconciliation to their closest IFRS measure, if applicable, can be found in the Company's Management Discussion and Analysis for the three and twelve months ended |
Adjusted EBITDA (Loss) | |||||||||
(Expressed in thousands of | |||||||||
The table below reconciles Adjusted EBITDA (loss) to net profit (loss): | |||||||||
Three months ended | Year ended | ||||||||
(unaudited) | (audited) | ||||||||
(in thousands) | 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||
Revenue | $ | 5,869 | $ | 4,683 | $ | 19,547 | $ | 18,515 | |
Net profit (loss) | (2,361) | (1,648) | (4,340) | (3,900) | |||||
Add back: | - | ||||||||
Share based payments | 28 | 41 | 108 | 183 | |||||
Depreciation and amortization | 279 | 268 | 1,046 | 1,068 | |||||
(23) | (123) | (936) | (1,163) | ||||||
Finance (income) expense | 96 | 8 | 119 | 24 | |||||
(Gain) loss on fair market value | 526 | (185) | 552 | (336) | |||||
Foreign exchange (gain) loss | 102 | 47 | 105 | (4) | |||||
Income tax expense | 6 | 19 | 60 | 77 | |||||
Total | 1,014 | 75 | 1,054 | (150) | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA (loss) | $ | (1,347) | $ | (1,573) | $ | (3,286) | $ | (4,050) | |
Adjusted EBITDA margin | -23% | -34% | -17% | -22% |
Forward Looking Statements
Certain statements in this release may constitute forward-looking statements or forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terms such as "could", "expect", "may", "will", "anticipate", "believe", "intend", "estimate", "plan", "potential", "project" or other expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are not promises or guarantees of future performance and involve both known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results, performance, achievements or developments of Redline to differ materially from the results, performance, achievements or developments expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements, by their nature, are based on certain assumptions regarding expected growth, management's current plans, estimates, projections, beliefs, opinions and business prospects and opportunities (collectively, the "Assumptions"). While the Company considers these Assumptions to be reasonable, based on the information currently available, they may prove to be incorrect.
Many risks, uncertainties and other factors could cause the actual results of Redline to differ materially from the results, performance, achievements or developments expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include but are not limited to the following: significant competition, competitive pricing practices, cautious capital spending by customers, industry consolidations, rapidly changing technologies, evolving industry standards, frequent new product introductions, short product life cycles and other trends and industry characteristics affecting the telecommunications industry; any material, adverse effects on Redline's performance if its expectations regarding market demand for particular products prove to be wrong; any negative developments associated with Redline's suppliers and contract manufacturing agreements including the Company's reliance on certain suppliers for key components; potential penalties, damages or cancelled customer contracts from failure to meet delivery and installation deadlines and any defects or errors in Redline's current or planned products; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; potential higher operational and financial risks associated with Redline's efforts to expand internationally; a failure to protect Redline's intellectual property rights, or any adverse judgments or settlements arising out of disputes regarding intellectual property; changes in regulation of the wireless industry or other aspects of the industry; any failure to successfully operate or integrate strategic acquisitions, or failure to consummate or succeed with strategic alliances; and Redline's potential inability to attract or retain the personnel necessary to achieve its business objectives or to maintain an effective risk management strategy (collectively, the "Risks").
For additional information on these Risks, see Redline's most recently filed Annual Information Form ("AIF") and Annual MD&A, which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on the Company's website at www.rdlcom.com. Redline assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by law. All forward looking statements contained in this release are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.
Consolidated Statements of Financial Position | ||||||||
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ASSETS | ||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash | $ | 10,071,592 | $ | 5,334,486 | ||||
Trade receivables | 4,709,988 | 4,237,183 | ||||||
Other receivables | 308,079 | 180,881 | ||||||
Inventories | 4,049,386 | 5,492,931 | ||||||
Deferred cost of revenue | 23 | 498 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other deposits | 911,063 | 431,559 | ||||||
20,050,131 | 15,677,538 | |||||||
Non-current assets: | ||||||||
Property, plant and equipment | 624,198 | 901,234 | ||||||
Intangible assets | 894,002 | 1,148,050 | ||||||
Right of use assets | 575,333 | 565,213 | ||||||
Other assets | 65,688 | 65,223 | ||||||
2,159,221 | 2,679,720 | |||||||
Total Assets | $ | 22,209,352 | $ | 18,357,258 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Trade and other payables | $ | 4,946,019 | $ | 3,944,374 | ||||
Income tax payable | 27,493 | 29,459 | ||||||
Deferred revenue | 1,701,548 | 2,057,944 | ||||||
Lease liabilities | 397,808 | 250,068 | ||||||
7,072,868 | 6,281,845 | |||||||
Non-current liabilities: | ||||||||
Deferred revenue | 838,790 | 364,391 | ||||||
Lease liabilities | 390,808 | 554,396 | ||||||
Other financial liabilties - Loan from | 416,230 | - | ||||||
Other financial liabilties - Warrants associated with term loan | 947,808 | - | ||||||
Deferred grant Income - Loan from | 666,791 | - | ||||||
Term loan (principal and accrued interest) | 4,950,515 | - | ||||||
8,210,942 | 918,787 | |||||||
Total Liabilities | 15,283,810 | 7,200,632 | ||||||
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
Share capital | 172,929,341 | 172,929,341 | ||||||
Contributed surplus | 9,813,158 | 9,704,769 | ||||||
Deficit | (175,816,957) | (171,477,484) | ||||||
6,925,542 | 11,156,626 | |||||||
Total Liabilities and Equity | $ | 22,209,352 | $ | 18,357,258 |
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss | ||||||||||||||
(Expressed in | ||||||||||||||
Three months ended | Year ended | |||||||||||||
2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 5,869,330 | $ | 4,682,586 | $ | 19,547,430 | $ | 8,515,390 | ||||||
Cost of revenue | 3,047,848 | 2,261,793 | 7,876,860 | 8,170,951 | ||||||||||
Gross profit | 2,821,482 | 2,420,794 | 11,670,570 | 10,344,439 | ||||||||||
Expenses: | ||||||||||||||
Research and development | 1,429,507 | 1,357,115 | 4,869,234 | 4,473,962 | ||||||||||
General and administrative | 1,418,382 | 1,296,248 | 4,792,365 | 4,895,446 | ||||||||||
Sales and marketing | 1,292,702 | 1,373,832 | 5,142,645 | 5,332,922 | ||||||||||
Operations and customer support | 334,659 | 276,158 | 1,305,824 | 944,006 | ||||||||||
4,475,250 | 4,303,353 | 16,110,068 | 15,646,336 | |||||||||||
Loss before undernoted items | (1,653,768) | (1,882,560) | (4,439,498) | (5,301,897) | ||||||||||
Other (income) expenses: | ||||||||||||||
(23,171) | (122,664) | (935,892) | (1,163,382) | |||||||||||
Finance expense | 95,986 | 7,790 | 119,365 | 23,970 | ||||||||||
Loss (gain) on fair market value of financial instruments | 525,572 | (184,939) | 552,137 | (336,107) | ||||||||||
Foreign exchange loss (gain) | 101,817 | 47,023 | 104,671 | (4,147) | ||||||||||
700,204 | (252,790) | (159,719) | (1,479,666) | |||||||||||
Loss before income taxes | (2,353,972) | (1,629,770) | (4,279,779) | (3,822,231) | ||||||||||
Income tax expense | 6,483 | 18,832 | 59,694 | 77,476 | ||||||||||
Net loss and total comprehensive loss | $ | (2,360,455) | $ | (1,648,602) | (4,339,473) | (3,899,707) | ||||||||
Loss per share | ||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | (0.14) | $ | (0.10) | $ | (0.25) | $ | (0.23) | ||||||
Basic and diluted | $ | (0.11) | $ | (0.10) | $ | (0.25) | $ | (0.23) |
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity | ||||||||||
(Expressed in | ||||||||||
Share | Contributed | Deficit | Total | |||||||
Balance at | $ | 172,929,341 | $ | 9,525,694 | $ | (167,577,777) | 14,877,258 | |||
Net loss | - | - | (3,899,707) | (3,899,707) | ||||||
Stock option expense | - | 179,075 | - | 179,075 | ||||||
Balance at | $ | 172,929,341 | $ | 9,704,769 | $ | (171,477,484) | $ | 11,156,626 | ||
Balance at | $ | 172,929,341 | $ | 9,704,769 | $ | (171,477,484) | $ | 11,156,626 | ||
Net loss | - | - | (4,339,473) | (4,339,473) | ||||||
Stock option expense | - | 108,389 | - | 108,389 | ||||||
Balance at | $ | 172,929,341 | $ | 9,813,158 | $ | (175,816,957) | $ | 6,925,542 |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | ||||||||||||
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Three months ended | Year ended | |||||||||||
2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities: | ||||||||||||
Net loss | $ | (2,360,455) | $ | (1,648,602) | $ | (4,339,473) | $ | (3,899,707) | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash from operating activities: | ||||||||||||
Finance expense | 95,986 | 7,790 | 119,365 | 23,969 | ||||||||
Depreciation and Amortization | 279,321 | 267,981 | 1,046,141 | 1,068,676 | ||||||||
Stock option expense | 27,856 | 41,449 | 108,389 | 179,075 | ||||||||
Foreign exchange (gain) loss on cash held in foreign currency | (38,801) | (12,166) | (58,863) | 27,119 | ||||||||
Foreign exchange loss (gain) on borrowings and lease liabilities | 43,476 | 35,387 | 48,475 | (15,069) | ||||||||
Loss on disposal of assets | - | - | 1,753 | 5,668 | ||||||||
(1,952,617) | (1,308,161) | (3,074,213) | (2,610,269) | |||||||||
Change in non-cash operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||||||
Decrease in deferred cost of revenue | - | 556 | 475 | 6,412 | ||||||||
Decrease in deferred revenue | 457,449 | 358,713 | 118,003 | 26,639 | ||||||||
Change in other non-cash operating assets and liabilities | 1,834,692 | 1,231,462 | 1,363,250 | 2,936,808 | ||||||||
Cash (used in) generated from operating activities | 339,524 | 282,570 | (1,592,485) | 359,590 | ||||||||
Cash flows from (used in) investing activities: | ||||||||||||
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment | (209,137) | (38,332) | (385,720) | (277,628) | ||||||||
Proceeds on sale of property, plant and equipment | 6,334 | - | 10,934 | - | ||||||||
Acquisition of intangible assets | (82,356) | - | (152,141) | (240,173) | ||||||||
Cash (used in) investing activities | (285,159) | (38,332) | (526,927) | (517,801) | ||||||||
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities: | ||||||||||||
Interest income | 2,399 | 3,184 | 8,280 | 25,439 | ||||||||
Interest expense | (98,385) | (10,974) | (120,621) | (44,722) | ||||||||
Government Loan (SIF) including Deferred Grant Income | 282,769 | - | 1,075,998 | - | ||||||||
Term Loan Financing | 4,907,080 | - | 4,907,080 | - | ||||||||
Repayment of borrowings | - | - | - | (701,491) | ||||||||
Lease Right of Use Asset | 200,061 | - | 251,335 | - | ||||||||
Repayment of lease liabilities | (66,845) | (48,486) | (272,225) | (267,016) | ||||||||
Cash generated from (used in) financing activities | 6,174,887 | (56,276) | 6,797,655 | (987,790) | ||||||||
Foreign exchange gain (loss) on cash held in foreign currency | 38,801 | 12,166 | 58,863 | (27,119) | ||||||||
Increase (Decrease) in cash | 6,268,053 | 200,128 | 4,737,106 | (1,173,120) | ||||||||
Cash, beginning of the period | 3,803,539 | 5,134,358 | 5,334,486 | 6,507,606 | ||||||||
Cash, end of the period | $ | 10,071,592 | $ | 5,334,486 | $ | 10,071,592 | $ | 5,334,486 |
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