8-K
VIASAT INC false 0000797721 0000797721 2021-08-05 2021-08-05

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): August 5, 2021

 

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VIASAT, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 

Delaware

 

                     

 

000-21767

 

                     

 

33-0174996

 

                     

(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation)
  (Commission File No.)   (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

6155 El Camino Real

Carlsbad, California 92009

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code)

 

 

(760) 476-2200

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

(Title of Each Class)

 

(Trading Symbol)

 

(Name of Each Exchange

on which Registered)

Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per
share
  VSAT   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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.              


Item 2.02

Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On August 5, 2021, Viasat, Inc. released its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2022 in a letter to shareholders that is available on the investor relations section of its website. A copy of the press release announcing the release of financial results is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and a copy of the letter to shareholders is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2.

The information contained herein and in the accompanying exhibits shall not be incorporated by reference into any filing of the registrant, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing, unless expressly incorporated by specific reference to such filing. The information in this report, including the exhibit hereto, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

Item 9.01

Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)

Exhibits

 

   Exhibit
   Number    
    Description of Exhibit                                                                                                                        
   99.1     Press Release dated August 5, 2021 issued by Viasat, Inc.
   99.2     Viasat, Inc. first quarter of fiscal year 2022 letter to shareholders dated August 5, 2021
   104     Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)


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.

 

Date:    August 5, 2021    Viasat, Inc.
   By:   

/s/ Brett Church

      Brett Church
      Associate General Counsel
EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

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Viasat Releases First Quarter Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Results

CARLSBAD, Calif., August 5, 2021Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, today announced its first quarter fiscal year 2022 financial results in a letter to shareholders, which is now posted to the Investor Relations section of Viasat’s website.

As previously announced, the Company will host a conference call and webcast today at 10:00 a.m. Pacific / 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. To participate on the live conference call, please dial: (877) 640-9809 in the U.S. or (914) 495-8528 internationally and reference the conference ID 8959195. The live webcast will be available on Viasat’s Investor Relations website at: investors.viasat.com.

A replay of the conference call will be made available from 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 5, until 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, August 6. To access the replay, please dial: (855) 859-2056 in the U.S. and (404) 537-3406 internationally and enter the conference ID 8959195. The webcast will be archived and available on the Viasat Investor Relations website for approximately one month immediately following the conference call.

About Viasat

Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be connected. For 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate. Today, the Company is developing the ultimate global communications network to power high-quality, secure, affordable, fast connections to impact people’s lives anywhere they are—on the ground, in the air or at sea. To learn more about Viasat, visit: www.viasat.com, go to Viasat’s Corporate Blog, or follow the Company on social media at: FacebookInstagramLinkedInTwitter or YouTube.

Copyright © 2021 Viasat, Inc. All rights reserved. Viasat, the Viasat logo and the Viasat signal are registered trademarks of Viasat, Inc. All other product or company names mentioned are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Viasat, Inc. Contacts

Chris Phillips, Corporate Communications & Public Relations, +1 760-476-2322, Christina.Phillips@viasat.com

Paul Froelich/Peter Lopez, Investor Relations, +1 760-476-2633, IR@viasat.com

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EX-99.2

Exhibit 99.2

 

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Shareholder Letter


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Fellow Shareholders,

We are off to an eventful start to fiscal year 2022 (FY2022). During the first quarter ended June 30, 2021, we closed two key acquisitions and shipped the completed payload for our ViaSat-3 (Americas) satellite, starting the countdown to the anticipated initial launch of our global constellation. We also delivered excellent quarterly financial results. The gradual, fitful re-opening of the global economy is accelerating the momentum we achieved in the later stages of FY2021. We anticipate that momentum to extend throughout FY2022.

We earned record revenue, substantial gains in net income*, and record Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter. Revenue of $665 million was up 25% year over year (YoY), while net income increased to $17 million from a $12 million loss in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA grew sharply to $159 million, a 52% YoY increase from $105 million in Q1 FY2021. Adjusted EBITDA also increased 7% sequentially from the record level achieved in Q4 FY2021. Total consolidated awards were $595 million, resulting in backlog of $2.2 billion, a $109 million increase compared to the prior year period.

At the segment level, Government Systems revenue increased 4% YoY as growth broadened in several areas of our diverse portfolio – even in what is typically a softer quarter. Satellite Services revenue increased to $274 million, a 36% increase YoY. Gains were driven by improving in-flight connectivity (IFC) service revenues as passengers return to air travel and continued top-line growth in our fixed broadband business. In Commercial Networks we saw the top line expand sharply by 77% YoY, totaling $119 million for the quarter. The main growth drivers were accelerating mobile terminal deliveries primarily in support of Delta Air Lines and their updated Wi-Fi service launch this year, as well as continued growth in our ground antenna systems business.

During the quarter we also achieved several very important milestones. On April 30, 2021, we closed the acquisitions of both RigNet, Inc. (RigNet) and the remaining 51% interest in Euro Broadband Infrastructure Sàrl (EBI), the former wholesale broadband services business arrangement with Eutelsat. RigNet is expected to accelerate expansion into adjacent global enterprise markets – such as energy, transportation, maritime and mining – and also provides operational and customer service capabilities in over 50 countries. In addition to managed connectivity services, RigNet is helping to drive digital transformation in its markets with unique machine learning and artificial intelligence products and services for process improvements and operational cost reductions – a fast-growing part of their business. Acquiring the remainder of EBI allows us to expand our European broadband footprint and enhance existing services ahead of the anticipated ViaSat-3 (EMEA) satellite launch. We are already beginning to optimize the existing operations for the combined fixed broadband and mobility services that EBI supports, especially given our expanding IFC business in the European region.

In early June 2021, we delivered the ViaSat-3 (Americas) payload to Boeing Satellite Systems (Boeing) for final integration and environmental testing. We continue to make steady progress on the second and third ViaSat-3 payload modules in our own facilities.

With the fiscal year off to a great start, our anticipation is growing for what’s to come as business momentum increases and we move closer to launching the ViaSat-3 network. We believe ViaSat-3 will be transformational not just for Viasat but for the global broadband services market. In the intervening quarters we are focused on executing on our substantial backlog, and growing revenue and Adjusted EBITDA, while continuing to invest in unique and differentiated technologies, service offerings and new vertical and geographic markets. A vast opportunity for space-based connectivity is unfolding and we’re excited about what we can bring to a unique and diverse portfolio of applications, partners and customers.

*”Net income” used herein is defined as “Net income attributable to Viasat, Inc. common stockholders” Shareholder Letter    |    Q1 Fiscal Year 2022 1


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Q1 FY2022 Financial Results

Viasat earned record revenue and Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter, driven by recovery in our IFC business, sustained demand and execution in U.S. fixed broadband, roughly two months of contribution from RigNet and EBI, and modest growth in our Government Systems business. These records would have been achieved even without the contributions from RigNet and EBI.

Q1 Fiscal Year 2022 Highlights

› Grew revenue 25% YoY due to top-line increases across to service, with the number of active aircraft increasing to all segments and the acquisitions completed during approximately 1,400 (on an installed base of 1,550 aircraft) the quarter at the end of Q1 FY2022, up over 80% YoY

› Expanded Q1 FY2022 net income materially to $17 million › Government Systems revenue and Adjusted EBITDA for the while Adjusted EBITDA grew 52% on revenue growth and quarter were up YoY. Additionally, the segment received a margin expansion of over 400 bps YoY new Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a potential value of $950 million

› Increased U.S. fixed subscriber revenue YoY and sequentially due to more subscribers on premium › Net leverage increased to 3.2x LTM Adjusted EBITDA service plans on increased capital expenditures and cash paid for acquisitions, while liquidity ended at approximately

› IFC business continued to recover both YoY and $600 million sequentially. Our airline partners returned more aircraft

AWARDS REVENUE OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) $ in millions $ in millions $ in millions

$737 $731 $643 $665 $593 $595 $576 $596 $530 $554 $29.1 $21.8 $16.3 $12.7

($5.3)

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY22 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY22 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY22

NET INCOME (LOSS)* NON-GAAP NET INCOME* ADJ. EBITDA $ in millions $ in millions $ in millions

$17.0 $159 $33.3 $148 $148 $130

$6.8 $7.4 $26.6 $25.2

$2.0 $105 $20.5

$4.8

($12.4)

Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY22 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY22 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY22

Shareholder Letter    |    Q1 Fiscal Year 2022 2


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Government Systems

AWARDS, REVENUE AND ADJ. EBITDA Segment Highlights $ in millions › We completed the payload and began spacecraft integration of the XVI satellite, the first Link 16-capable low earth orbit (LEO) satellite.

XVI is expected to demonstrate space-based range extension and $334 interoperability for Link-16 tactical data links. Space-based Link$261 $272 16 can multiply the effectiveness of critical users including tactical $250 aircraft, unmanned vehicles, ships and dismounted users by enabling global connectivity, transcending line-of-sight limitations

$67 $72 › Awarded two 2021 James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Awards by the U.S. Defense Counterintelligence and Awards Revenue Adj. EBITDA Security Agency, building upon the 2020 award

› Ranked #106 in Bloomberg Government’s BGOV200 List of Top Federal Q1 FY21 Q1 FY22 Contractors, up 15 positions from the previous year

Awards

AWARDS, REVENUE AND ADJ. EBITDA $ in millions Government Systems awards in Q1 FY2022 were $250 million, a decrease of 25% YoY. Award timing may be lumpy, and the YoY decrease was primarily due to a comparison with significant awards from MIDS JTRS $1,200 $1,138 $1,118 $1,077 production units that occurred in Q1 last fiscal year. Sequentially, awards were up 12% over the prior quarter, driven by strong demand for cybersecurity encryption products. In addition, unawarded IDIQ potential contract value grew to nearly $4 billion as the result of an $302 $303 award on the U.S. Air Force’s range support effort.

Revenue

In what is usually a seasonally light quarter, Government Systems

Awards Revenue Adj. EBITDA revenue was $272 million, up 4% YoY, reflecting growth across mobile LTM Prior Year LTM Current Year broadband, tactical data links and cybersecurity. Service revenue exceeded $80 million for a second consecutive quarter, up 22% YoY.

Government mobile broadband connectivity demands continued to grow

BACKLOG AND UNAWARDED IDIQ

– similar to that in commercial applications. We anticipate sustained $ in millions demand growth, especially for user terminals and services capable $3,985 of operating on both government-owned satellites and compatible commercial networks – and continue to adapt our solutions to specific $3,310 platforms and applications.

Adjusted EBITDA

Government Systems Adjusted EBITDA in Q1 FY2022 was $72 million, $923 $920 an increase of 6% YoY. Margins expanded slightly YoY driven by the increase in services revenue, partially offset by higher sales and marketing expenses and larger R&D investments in our highest growth

Backlog Unawarded IDIQ opportunities.

Q1 FY21 Q1 FY22

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Satellite Services Segment Highlights › Organic segment revenue grew 18% YoY excluding the RigNet and EBI acquisitions. Revenue increased 36% YoY including the acquisitions › Fixed broadband revenue also increased primarily due to a continued shift to higher speed, higher bandwidth service plans in the U.S. and continued subscriber growth in Latin America › Rapidly enabled IFC services onboard over 25+ Delta Air Lines aircraft and expect to accelerate the growth of in-service aircraft through the rest of FY2022; Icelandair began flying its Viasat-equipped aircraft on transatlantic flights between the U.S. and Europe › In Q1 FY2022 the proportion of mobility, international and enterprise broadband revenue increased to 29% of segment revenue (18% excluding the impact of the RigNet and EBI acquisitions). The charts on the lower left show the steady diversification of broadband service revenue from FY2018 to FY2020 was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic in FY2021 but is recovering sharply. Global ViaSat-3 coverage and geographic flexibility is expected to enable much greater revenue diversification – while enabling substantial, sustained segment revenue growth Revenue Satellite Services revenue in Q1 FY2022 was a new record at $274 million, the fourth consecutive quarter of sequential growth and up 36% YoY. U.S. fixed broadband revenue in Q1 also increased YoY. Recovery in commercial air passenger volumes drove strong growth YoY and sequentially in IFC service revenue. Aircraft in service grew over 80% YoY, reflecting both new activations and the return of inactive aircraft to service. We expect passenger traffic trends combined with the ramp of Delta Air Lines in-service aircraft to contribute to continued revenue growth for the remainder of FY2022. Adjusted EBITDA Satellite Services Q1 FY2022 Adjusted EBITDA set a new record of $106 million, an increase of 49% YoY. Adjusted EBITDA margin of nearly 39% was over 325 bps higher YoY. Higher gross margins driven by our operating leverage were modestly offset by increased SG&A expenses from global market entry costs. As expected in Q1 FY2022, the mix of services shifted bandwidth resources to commercial air IFC services as passenger demand for connectivity increased. 1,550 1,430 1,480 1,390 1,390 Aircraft Installed 1,400 1,280 Aircraft In-Service 1,180 1,070 760 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Commercial FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY22 Aircraft** AWARDS, REVENUE AND ADJ. EBITDA $ in millions $275 $274 $198 $202 $71 $106 Awards Revenue Adj. EBITDA Q1 FY21 Q1 FY22 AWARDS, REVENUE AND ADJ. EBITDA $ in millions $941 $941 $833 $832 $372 $287 Awards Revenue Adj. EBITDA LTM Prior Year LTM Current Year REVENUE MIX Annual and Quarterly Trends 12% 20% 23% 16% FY18 FY19 FY20 FY21 12% 12% 16% 29% 10% Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY21 FY22 U.S. Fixed Mobility / Other Broadband Fixed Broadband **Excludes approximately 630, 320, 250, 200 and 150 aircraft that were inactive as of Jun 2020, Shareholder Letter    |    Q1 Fiscal Year 2022 4 Sep 2020, Dec 2020, Mar 2021 and Jun 2021 respectively, due to the COVID-19 pandemic


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Commercial Networks AWARDS, REVENUE AND ADJ. EBITDASegment Highlights $ in millions › Reached a major milestone for the ViaSat-3 (Americas) program with completion of payload integration and testing, and shipment to the Boeing facility for integration with the bus module $205 › Ramped up commercial air IFC terminal deliveries to Delta Air Lines, $119 resulting in strong YoY and sequential increases to product revenue $70$67 › Advanced ground antenna systems business revenue increased significantly driven by the high level of awards in FY2021. Growth in demand for earth observation and imaging, and space-to-space ($34) ($19) networks in government and commercial markets has created an attractive pipeline of product and service opportunities, including AwardsRevenue Adj. EBITDA from New Space entrants Q1 FY21 Q1 FY22Awards Commercial Networks Q1 FY2022 segment awards were $70 million, a decrease of 66% YoY. A large award in Q1 FY2021 for ground antenna systems made for a challenging comparison this quarter. New awards AWARDS, REVENUE AND ADJ. EBITDAwere led by orders for ground antenna systems and commercial air $ in millions IFC terminal products. Backlog remained healthy at $686 million, a 26% increase YoY. $526 $502 Revenue $333 $372In Q1 FY2022, Commercial Networks revenue was $119 million, up 77% YoY. Higher IFC terminal shipments and antenna systems product deliveries were the primary drivers of growth YoY. RigNet product revenue added about 5% to total segment revenue. Commercial air IFC terminal sales are expected to ramp up throughout the rest of FY2022. ($123) ($90) AwardsRevenue Adj. EBITDA Adjusted EBITDA LTM Prior Year LTM Current YearCommercial Networks segment Adjusted EBITDA for Q1 FY2022 was a loss of $19 million, improving 45% compared to Q1 FY2021. Significantly higher gross margins offset higher R&D expenses related to future satellite payloads. ViaSat-3 Update The ViaSat-3 (Americas) payload was completed and delivered to Boeing for final spacecraft integration and testing. The ViaSat-3 (EMEA) and ViaSat-3 (APAC) payload modules continue to progress on schedule. In parallel, the ground infrastructure build in the U.S. is well underway and partner agreements in Europe and Asia Pacific are also on schedule. Shareholder Letter | Q1 Fiscal Year 20225


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Balance Sheet, Cash Flows and Liquidity OPERATING CASH FLOW Operating Cash Flow $ in millions Viasat generated $65 million in operating cash flow, a decline of 58% YoY. The YoY comparison reflects higher working capital levels resulting from an increase in accounts receivable related to Commercial Networks $224 and Satellite Services – driven by increased IFC terminal shipments and $157$177 $170 recovering service revenues – combined with a decrease in customer advanced payments and other accrued liabilities. $65 Capital Expenditure & Investment Capital expenditures and investment in Q1 FY2022 was $400 million, Q1Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 an increase of 74% YoY. The increase was primarily due to the $139 FY21FY21 FY21 FY21 FY22 million net cash paid for the RigNet and EBI acquisitions. Excluding the investments, capital expenditures were $261 million, up 14% YoY, and reflect expenditures related to ViaSat-3 (EMEA) and ViaSat-3 (APAC) CAPITAL EXPENDITURE & INVESTMENTprograms as well as the ViaSat-3 (Americas) ground deployment in $ in millions preparation for service launch. Debt and Leverage $400 Cash and net leverage remained at comfortable levels during the quarter. Net debt increased $328 million to $1.9 billion at the end of Q1 FY2022 $229$231 $243 due to the $139 million net cash paid for the RigNet and EBI acquisitions $182 as well as increased expenditures for the ViaSat-3 constellation. Net leverage increased to 3.2x LTM Adjusted EBITDA, and is expected to continue increasing slowly through the rest of the fiscal year heading Q1Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 into the anticipated launch of the first ViaSat-3 satellite and as we FY21FY21 FY21 FY21 FY22 continue to invest in the second and third ViaSat-3 satellites. We ended the quarter with $276 million in cash and cash equivalents and liquidity of approximately $600 million, with $320 million drawn NET DEBT & NET LEVERAGE RATIO on our revolving credit facility. We continue to focus on maintaining a $ in millions (except net leverage) strong balance sheet and expect that our record of solid execution and outlook of increasing earnings will provide us the flexibility to remain 3.5x opportunistic in further strengthening our balance sheet and liquidity 3.2x3.1x 2.9x 3.2x position as we position Viasat for its next phase of growth. $1,887 $1,638 $1,521 $1,543 $1,559 Q1Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 FY21FY21 FY21 FY21 FY22 Note: Net leverage ratio is defined as principal amount of total debt less cash and cash equivalents, divided by LTM Adjusted EBITDA Shareholder Letter | Q1 Fiscal Year 2022 6


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FY2022 Outlook Despite the adverse impacts of COVID-19 for much of last fiscal year, we made the necessary adjustments to build momentum leading into FY2022 for each of our segments. › Satellite Services segment outlook for FY2022 remains robust. IFC is expected to be the main revenue growth driver, but we anticipate revenue growth and meaningful Adjusted EBITDA contributions from consumer and enterprise fixed broadband. › Government Systems revenue and Adjusted EBITDA are anticipated to grow in FY2022. Strong backlog and IDIQ agreements, as well as an expected return to a normalized acquisition process, are important drivers. › We expect material revenue growth and a narrower Adjusted EBITDA loss in the Commercial Networks segment in FY2022 from the backlog of IFC mobility terminal sales and continued strength in the ground antenna systems business. Higher earth imaging and observation bandwidth demands from more and higher resolution satellites are creating tail winds for high performance ground infrastructure products and services. › Net leverage is expected to gradually increase during the fiscal year as we continue investing in the ViaSat-3 constellation. Given the combination of multiple factors – such as the integration of our recent acquisitions, the recalibration of business metrics to be reported in the future, bandwidth constraints in certain fixed broadband markets, expected organic growth in mobility markets and the transitory impact of COVID-19 – we are departing from our usual practice of not providing financial guidance in order to provide a well-rounded perspective on our outlook for the business. We expect: › Average annual revenue growth of approximately 20% through FY2023 (from FY2021). › Average annual Adjusted EBITDA growth in the mid-teens through FY2023 (from FY2021), as growth is moderated by expenses associated with new market entry and the ViaSat-3 ground segment, as well as higher R&D investment. › Our Q1 FY2022 results reinforce our confidence in our ability to meet this near-term guidance as well as our longer range five-year financial targets. On behalf of everyone at Viasat, we want to thank our employees, customers, shareholders and partners for their continued support, and we look forward to keeping you posted on our progress. Sincerely, Rick Baldridge Mark Dankberg Shareholder Letter | Q1 Fiscal Year 2022 7


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Forward Looking Statements This shareholder letter contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and our future results that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements include, among others, statements that refer to the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on our business; expectations regarding an end to the pandemic and a lessening of its effects on our business, including expectations for increased airline passenger traffic and in-flight connectivity (IFC) growth; projections of earnings, revenue, leverage, capital investments, costs or other financial items; anticipated growth and trends in our business or key markets, including expectations for growth following launch of the ViaSat-3 constellation; the ability to capitalize on awards received and unawarded IDIQ contract vehicles; future economic conditions and performance, including financial guidance and outlook and expectations for performance and results of operations in FY2022 and beyond; the anticipated benefits of our acquisitions of RigNet and EBI; the development, customer acceptance and anticipated performance of technologies, products or services; satellite construction and launch activities, including expectations regarding payload delivery, integration, testing, completion and launch of our ViaSat-3 class satellites; the performance and anticipated benefits of our ViaSat-3 class satellites and any future satellite we may construct or acquire; the expected completion, capacity, service, coverage, service speeds and other features of our satellites, and the timing, cost, economics and other benefits associated therewith; anticipated subscriber growth; plans, objectives and strategies for future operations; international growth opportunities; the number of additional aircraft under existing contracts with commercial airlines anticipated to be put into service with our IFC systems; and other characterizations of future events or circumstances, are forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include: our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of the ViaSat-2 and ViaSat-3 class satellites and any future satellite we may construct or acquire; unexpected expenses related to our satellite projects; our ability to successfully implement our business plan for our broadband services on our anticipated timeline or at all; capacity constraints in our business in the lead-up to the launch of services on our ViaSat-3 satellites; risks associated with the construction, launch and operation of satellites, including the effect of any anomaly, operational failure or degradation in satellite performance; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, suppliers, consumers, customers, and employees or the overall economy; our ability to realize the anticipated benefits of our acquisitions or strategic partnering arrangements, including the RigNet and EBI acquisitions; our ability to successfully develop, introduce and sell new technologies, products and services; audits by the U.S. Government; changes in the global business environment and economic conditions; delays in approving U.S. Government budgets and cuts in government defense expenditures; our reliance on U.S. Government contracts, and on a small number of contracts which account for a significant percentage of our revenues; reduced demand for products and services as a result of continued constraints on capital spending by customers; changes in relationships with, or the financial condition of, key customers or suppliers; our reliance on a limited number of third parties to manufacture and supply our products; increased competition; introduction of new technologies and other factors affecting the communications and defense industries generally; the effect of adverse regulatory changes (including changes affecting spectrum availability or permitted uses) on our ability to sell or deploy our products and services; changes in the way others use spectrum; our inability to access additional spectrum, use spectrum for additional purposes, and/or operate satellites at additional orbital locations; competing uses of the same spectrum or orbital locations that we utilize or seek to utilize; the effect of recent changes to U.S. tax laws; our level of indebtedness and ability to comply with applicable debt covenants; our involvement in litigation, including intellectual property claims and litigation to protect our proprietary technology; and our dependence on a limited number of key employees. In addition, please refer to the risk factors contained in our SEC filings available at www.sec.gov, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements for any reason. Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information To supplement Viasat’s consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Viasat uses non-GAAP net income (loss) attributable to Viasat Inc. and Adjusted EBITDA, measures Viasat believes are appropriate to enhance an overall understanding of Viasat’s past financial performance and prospects for the future. We believe the non-GAAP results provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding specific expenses that we believe are not indicative of our core operating results. In addition, since we have historically reported non-GAAP results to the investment community, we believe the inclusion of non-GAAP numbers provides consistency in our financial reporting and facilitates comparisons to Viasat’s historical operating results. Further, these non-GAAP results are among the primary indicators that management uses as a basis for evaluating the operating performance of our segments, allocating resources to such segments, planning and forecasting in future periods. The presentation of this additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of specific adjustments to GAAP results is provided in the tables below. Copyright © 2021 Viasat, Inc. All rights reserved. Viasat, the Viasat logo and the Viasat signal are registered trademarks of Viasat, Inc. All other product or company names mentioned are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Shareholder Letter | Q1 Fiscal Year 2022 8


Viasat First Quarter Fiscal Year 2022 Results

 

Financial Results       

(In millions, except per

share data)

   Q1 FY22     Q1 FY21    

Year-Over-

Year Change

 

Revenues

     $664.9       $530.5       25%  

Net income (loss) (1)

     $17.0       ($12.4)       *  

Non-GAAP net income (1)

     $33.3       $4.8       595%  

Adjusted EBITDA

     $159.0       $104.7       52%  

Diluted per share net income (loss) (1)

     $0.23       ($0.20)       *  

Non-GAAP diluted per share net income (1), (2)

     $0.46       $0.08       475%  

Fully diluted weighted average shares (2)

     72.8       62.5       16%  
                          

New contract awards(3)

     $595.0       $736.9       (19)%  

Sales backlog(4)

     $2,224.1       $2,114.6       5%  
Segment Results       

(In millions)

     Q1 FY22       Q1 FY21      
Year-Over-
Year Change

 

Satellite Services

                        

New contract awards (3)

     $275.0       $197.8       39%  

Revenues

     $274.1       $202.0       36%  

Operating profit (loss) (5)

     $12.5       ($1.9)       *  

Adjusted EBITDA

     $106.0       $71.4       49%  
                          

Commercial Networks

                        

New contract awards

     $70.0       $205.0       (66)%  

Revenues

     $118.6       $67.2       77%  

Operating loss (5)

     ($37.7)       ($51.4)       (27)%  

Adjusted EBITDA

     ($18.7)       ($34.1)       45%  
                          

Government Systems

                        

New contract awards

     $250.0       $334.1       (25)%  

Revenues

     $272.1       $261.3       4%  

Operating profit (5)

     $47.4       $49.5       (4)%  

Adjusted EBITDA

     $71.6       $67.5       6%  

 

(1)

Attributable to Viasat, Inc. common stockholders.

(2)

As the three months ended June 30, 2020 financial information resulted in a net loss, the weighted average number of shares used to calculate basic and diluted net loss per share is the same, as diluted shares would be anti-dilutive. However, as the non-GAAP financial information for the three months ended June 30, 2020 resulted in non-GAAP net income, 63.1 million diluted weighted average number of shares were used instead to calculate non-GAAP diluted net income per share.

(3)

Awards exclude future revenue under recurring consumer commitment arrangements.

(4)

Amounts include certain backlog adjustments due to contract changes and amendments. Our backlog includes contracts with subscribers for fixed broadband services in our satellite services segment. Backlog does not include anticipated purchase orders and requests for the installation of in-flight connectivity systems or future recurring in-flight internet service revenues under our commercial in-flight internet agreements in our Commercial Networks and Satellite Services segments, respectively.

(5)

Before corporate and amortization of acquired intangible assets.

*

Percentage not meaningful.

 

 

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Viasat First Quarter Fiscal Year 2022 Results (cont.)

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

     Three months ended
           June 30, 2021               June 30, 2020      

Revenues:

    

Product revenues

    $ 293,264      $ 250,634  

Service revenues

     371,596       279,854  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenues

     664,860       530,488  

Operating expenses:

    

Cost of product revenues

     219,347       187,892  

Cost of service revenues

     234,629       197,677  

Selling, general and administrative

     154,200       121,039  

Independent research and development

     34,463       27,636  

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

     5,929       1,558  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from operations

     16,292       (5,314

Interest expense, net

     (6,229     (9,292

Other income, net

     4,118       —    
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

     14,181       (14,606

Benefit from income taxes

     4,087       5,748  

Equity in (loss) income of unconsolidated affiliate, net

     (256     331  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     18,012       (8,527

Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax

     1,044       3,862  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Viasat, Inc.

    $ 16,968      $ (12,389
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Viasat, Inc. common stockholders

    $ 0.23      $ (0.20
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted common equivalent shares (2)

     72,818       62,511  

AN ITEMIZED RECONCILIATION BETWEEN NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO VIASAT, INC.

ON A GAAP BASIS AND NON-GAAP BASIS IS AS FOLLOWS:

 

 

(In thousands, except per share

data)

   Three months ended
     June 30, 2021   June 30, 2020

GAAP net income (loss) attributable to Viasat, Inc.

    $ 16,968      $ (12,389

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

     5,929       1,558  

Stock-based compensation expense

     22,218       20,942  

Acquisition related expenses

     7,002       —    

Other income, net

     (4,118     —    

Income tax effect (1)

     (14,728     (5,321
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-GAAP net income attributable to Viasat, Inc.

    $ 33,271      $ 4,790  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-GAAP diluted net income per share attributable to Viasat, Inc. common stockholders

    $ 0.46      $ 0.08  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted common equivalent shares (2)

     72,818       63,083  

 

(1) 

The income tax effect is calculated using the tax rate applicable for the non-GAAP adjustments.

(2) 

As the three months ended June 30, 2020 financial information resulted in a net loss, the weighted average number of shares used to calculate basic and diluted net loss per share is the same, as diluted shares would be anti-dilutive. However, as the non-GAAP financial information for the three months ended June 30, 2020 resulted in non-GAAP net income, diluted weighted average number of shares were used instead to calculate non-GAAP diluted net income per share.

 

AN ITEMIZED RECONCILIATION BETWEEN NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO VIASAT, INC.

AND ADJUSTED EBITDA IS AS FOLLOWS:

 

 

(In thousands)    Three months ended
           June 30, 2021               June 30, 2020      

GAAP net income (loss) attributable to Viasat, Inc.

    $ 16,968      $ (12,389

Benefit from income taxes

     (4,087     (5,748

Interest expense, net

     6,229       9,292  

Depreciation and amortization

     114,752       92,602  

Stock-based compensation expense

     22,218       20,942  

Acquisition related expenses

     7,002       —    

Other income, net

     (4,118     —    
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

    $ 158,964      $ 104,699  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Viasat First Quarter Fiscal Year 2022 Results (cont.)

 

AN ITEMIZED RECONCILIATION BETWEEN SEGMENT OPERATING PROFIT (LOSS) BEFORE

CORPORATE AND AMORTIZATION OF ACQUIRED INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND ADJUSTED EBITDA IS AS FOLLOWS:

(In thousands)

 

     Three months ended June 30, 2021     Three months ended June 30, 2020  
     Satellite
  Services  
      Commercial  
Networks
      Government  
Systems
    Total     Satellite
  Services  
      Commercial  
Networks
      Government  
Systems
    Total  

Segment operating profit (loss) before corporate and amortization of acquired intangible assets

   $ 12,513     $ (37,708   $ 47,416     $ 22,221     $ (1,857   $ (51,394   $ 49,495     $ (3,756

Depreciation (1)

     70,247       9,542       14,360       94,149       58,516       7,402       11,842       77,760  

Stock-based compensation expense

     8,341       6,943       6,934       22,218       6,211       7,574       7,157       20,942  

Other amortization

     8,239       2,510       3,925       14,674       8,160       2,269       2,855       13,284  

Acquisition related expenses

     7,002                   7,002                          

Equity in (loss) income of unconsolidated affiliate, net

     (256                 (256     331                   331  

Noncontrolling interest

     (40           (1,004     (1,044                 (3,862     (3,862
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 106,046     $ (18,713   $ 71,631     $ 158,964     $ 71,361     $ (34,149   $ 67,487     $ 104,699  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Twelve months ended June 30, 2021     Twelve months ended June 30, 2020  
     Satellite
  Services  
      Commercial  
Networks
      Government  
Systems
    Total     Satellite
  Services  
      Commercial  
Networks
      Government  
Systems
    Total  

Segment operating profit (loss) before corporate and amortization of acquired intangible assets

   $ 50,223     $ (167,063   $ 206,532     $ 89,692     $ 7,228     $ (188,410   $ 229,486     $ 48,304  

Depreciation (1)

     251,859       36,758       58,633       347,250       218,538       26,372       43,781       288,691  

Stock-based compensation expense

     27,978       29,130       29,047       86,155       25,984       30,495       29,789       86,268  

Other amortization

     33,341       10,366       18,442       62,149       32,126       8,089       14,730       54,945  

Acquisition related expenses

     9,119       565       646       10,330                          

Equity in (loss) income of unconsolidated affiliate, net

     (31                 (31     3,434                   3,434  

Noncontrolling interest

     (40           (10,552     (10,592                 (16,156     (16,156
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 372,449     $ (90,244   $ 302,748     $ 584,953     $ 287,310     $ (123,454   $ 301,630     $ 465,486  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1)

Depreciation expenses not specifically recorded in a particular segment have been allocated based on other indirect allocable costs, which management believes is a reasonable method.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

    As of     As of         As of     As of  
Assets   June 30, 2021     March 31, 2021     Liabilities and Equity   June 30, 2021     March 31, 2021  

Current assets:

      Current liabilities:    

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 275,688     $ 295,949     Accounts payable   $ 204,198     $ 145,134  

Accounts receivable, net

    364,494       238,652     Accrued and other liabilities     510,029       532,831  

Inventories

    349,687       336,672     Current portion of long-term debt     30,328       30,472  
       

 

 

   

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

    143,159       119,960     Total current liabilities     744,555       708,437  
 

 

 

   

 

 

       

Total current assets

    1,133,028       991,233        
      Senior notes     1,684,004       1,683,264  
      Other long-term debt     427,843       119,420  
      Non-current operating lease liabilities     316,094       313,762  

Property, equipment and satellites, net

    3,389,443       3,050,483     Other liabilities     165,027       137,350  
       

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

    344,656       340,456     Total liabilities     3,337,523       2,962,233  
       

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other acquired intangible assets, net

    261,941       9,568     Total Viasat, Inc. stockholders’ equity     2,620,123       2,351,469  

Goodwill

    181,737       122,300     Noncontrolling interest in subsidiary     36,887       35,765  
       

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other assets

    683,728       835,427     Total equity     2,657,010       2,387,234  
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

  $ 5,994,533     $ 5,349,467     Total liabilities and equity   $ 5,994,533     $ 5,349,467  
 

 

 

   

 

 

     

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Viasat Financial Reconciliation Prior Periods

 

 

AN ITEMIZED RECONCILIATION BETWEEN NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO VIASAT, INC.

ON A GAAP BASIS AND NON-GAAP BASIS IS AS FOLLOWS:

 

 

(In thousands)    Three months ended
         March 31, 2021           December 31, 2020           September 30, 2020    

GAAP net income attributable to Viasat, Inc.

    $ 7,357      $ 6,760      $ 1,963  

Amortization of acquired intangible assets

     1,311       1,313       1,300  

Stock-based compensation expense

     19,912       21,639       22,386  

Acquisition related expenses

     1,452       1,876        

Income tax effect (1)

     (4,844     (5,031     (5,183
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-GAAP net income attributable to Viasat, Inc.

    $ 25,188      $ 26,557      $ 20,466  
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)

The income tax effect is calculated using the tax rate applicable for the non-GAAP adjustments.

 

AN ITEMIZED RECONCILIATION BETWEEN NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO VIASAT, INC.

AND ADJUSTED EBITDA IS AS FOLLOWS:

 

 

 

(In thousands)

   Three months ended
         March 31, 2021            December 31, 2020            September 30, 2020    

GAAP net income attributable to Viasat, Inc.

    $ 7,357       $ 6,760       $ 1,963  

Benefit from (provision for) income taxes

     8,868        7,008        (687

Interest expense, net

     5,527        7,766        9,662  

Depreciation and amortization

     104,986        102,502        97,012  

Stock-based compensation expense

     19,912        21,639        22,386  

Acquisition related expenses

     1,452        1,876         
  

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

    $ 148,102       $ 147,551       $ 130,336  
  

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

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