Form 8-K

 

 

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: November 10, 2014

(Date of earliest event reported)

 

 

Turtle Beach Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Nevada   001-35465   27-2767540

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

 

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification Number)

100 Summit Lake Drive, Suite 100

Valhalla, New York 10595

(Address of principal executive offices)

914-345-2255

(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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Item 2.02 – Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 10, 2014, Turtle Beach Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2014. A copy of that press release and the attached financial schedules are attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated herein by reference.

The information in this report (including Exhibit 99.1) is being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for 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 deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act.

Item 9.01 — Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits

 

99.1    Press release dated November 10, 2014.


SIGNATURE

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.

 

Dated: November 10, 2014     TURTLE BEACH CORPORATION
    By:  

/s/ Juergen Stark

      Juergen Stark
      Chief Executive Officer and President


Exhibit Index

 

Exhibit
No.

  

Description

99.1    Press release dated November 10, 2014.
EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

Turtle Beach Announces Third Quarter 2014 Results

SAN DIEGO, CA, November 10, 2014 – Turtle Beach Corporation (NASDAQ: HEAR) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2014.

Highlights & Developments

 

    Third quarter net revenue of $33.3 million, lifts net revenue to $93.9 million for the first nine months of 2014, a 1.7% increase over revenue of $92.4 million in the first nine months of 2013.

 

    Third quarter gross margin improved 70 basis points to 23.3%, contributing to a 100 basis point increase to 26.5% for the first nine months of 2014.

 

    Gross profit for the first nine months of 2014 was $24.9 million, representing an increase of 5.4% over the same period a year ago.

 

    Increased the number of next-generation headsets available at retail to eight new Xbox One and five new PlayStation®4 compatible headsets, by far the most complete line-up in the industry.

 

    Improved PC gaming headset sell-through in the U.S. by over 75% year-over-year for the first nine months of 2014 and introduced complementary PC keyboards and mice via a licensing agreement to further drive PC headset sales and share gains.

 

    Launched Turtle Beach officially-licensed Xbox One gaming headsets in China to coincide with the September launch of Xbox One consoles.

 

    Further strengthened intellectual property asset base to 118 issued and pending patents.

 

    First wide-scale deployment of HyperSound® virtual reality audio zones in Activision Call of Duty®: Advanced Warfare retail displays in approximately 1,000 Best Buy locations in North America.

 

    Hired experienced hearing health executive Rodney Schutt to lead HyperSound business.

“Our third quarter was highlighted by the start of sell-in of our most advanced, feature-rich gaming headsets for Xbox One and Playstation®4 which bring the user experience to new heights and put us in a great position to capitalize on what is expected to be several years of robust growth for the gaming industry,” commented Juergen Stark, chief executive officer of Turtle Beach. “The third quarter was also marked by the retail debut of our console gaming headsets in China in conjunction with Microsoft’s launch of Xbox One in this large, untapped market. At the same time we improved gross margin versus the same period a year ago despite lower revenue driven by timing differences in product launches and international orders versus 2013.”

Mr. Stark continued, “We believe the gaming software market is close to an inflection point in the next generation console cycle that we expect to be the start of significant tailwinds for our business. Recent AAA multi-player game launches have had a very positive impact on our retail sell-through, providing us with solid momentum heading into the holiday season, when we typically generate more than 50% of


our annual revenues. However, it is important to note that the recent delays in the launch of several key video game titles from the fourth quarter into next year and the continued trend of somewhat lower attach rates has altered our expectations regarding the timing of our sell-in over the coming months. As we’ve said all year, we are operating in a very fluid environment following the new console launches and our near-term focus is on setting the Company up for long-term success. With our first mover advantage on next generation compatible headsets, unmatched retail placement and leading market share, we believe we are in a great position to grow our Turtle Beach gaming headset business for years to come. At the same time, we’ve made important advancements in the development of our HyperSound technology — including the initial rollout of our commercial offering and new leadership — that we believe will strengthen the upcoming launch of our hearing health product line. We are confident that the strategic course we are on will deliver sustainable growth, increased profitability and significant shareholder value.”

Third Quarter and First Nine Months 2014 Review

Net revenue in the third quarter was $33.3 million, compared with $38.3 million in the same period in 2013. The decrease in revenue was driven primarily by the timing of international shipments and release dates of certain new headsets that shifted sales into the fourth quarter. For the first nine months of 2014, revenue increased 1.7% to $93.9 million, compared with $92.4 million for the same period a year ago. The increase in revenue was driven by strong consumer response to the Company’s Xbox One and Playstation®4 compatible headsets, partially offset by the aforementioned shift in international sales.

Gross profit for the third quarter was $7.7 million, compared to $8.6 million in the same period in 2013. Gross margin rate increased 70 basis points to 23.3% in the third quarter compared with the same period a year ago primarily due to sales of higher margin headsets and mix of customers compared to the prior year period. Gross margin rate improved by 100 basis points to 26.5% for the first nine months of 2014 compared with the same period a year ago.

Operating expenses increased 26.1% to $15.1 million, compared to $11.9 million in the same period in 2013. The increase in operating expenses was primarily attributable to costs associated with being a public company, including additional headcount and higher stock-based compensation costs, and investments in personnel and product development to support future growth of HyperSound technology, partially offset by lower business transaction costs. For the first nine months of 2014, operating expenses, excluding $3.7 million and $2.3 million in business transaction costs in 2014 and 2013 respectively, increased 37.2% to $42.1 million, compared to $30.7 million in the same period a year ago.

Net loss for the third quarter was ($5.6) million, or ($0.13) per diluted share, compared to a net loss of ($1.4) million or ($0.11) per diluted share in the same period a year ago.

Adjusted EBITDA (as defined below) for the headset business totaled approximately ($1.7) million compared to $0.6 million in the third quarter of 2013. Adjusted EBITDA on a consolidated basis was ($4.5) million, reflecting investments of approximately $2.5 million in the HyperSound business during the quarter. For the first nine months of 2014, Adjusted EBITDA for the headset business totaled approximately ($1.5) million as compared to ($1.2) million in the same period a year ago. Adjusted EBITDA on a consolidated basis was ($8.4) million for the first nine months of 2014, reflecting investments of approximately $6.7 million in the HyperSound business during the first nine months of 2014.


Balance Sheet Review

The company ended the quarter with approximately $4.4 million in cash and cash equivalents compared to $6.5 million as of December 31, 2013. As of September 30, 2014, the Company had cash, cash equivalents and available borrowings under its credit facility totaling $18.1 million. Outstanding debt at September 30, 2014 decreased 44% or $28.4 million to $36.2 million compared to $64.6 million at December 31, 2013. Total inventory as of September 30, 2014 was $46.6 million, a decrease of 25.2% compared to the same period in 2013.

Outlook

For the fourth quarter of 2014, the Company expects net revenue for the Turtle Beach headset business to be in the range of $91 to $101 million, representing an increase of approximately 12% at the mid-point of the range over the same period a year ago. Fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA for the headset business is expected to be in the range of $19 to $21 million, representing an increase of approximately 29% at the mid-point of the range over the same period a year ago. Total company fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $16 to $18 million, reflecting the impact of an anticipated roughly $3 million investment in HyperSound.

For the full year 2014, the Company is revising its outlook based on several factors, including lowered industry forecasts for the gaming headset industry, particularly with respect to old generation consoles, the delay in certain AAA game title launches into 2015 and one-time logistical cost impacts related to the recent console transition. The Company now expects net revenues for the Turtle Beach headset business to be in the range of $185 to $195 million for the full year 2014, representing an increase of approximately 6% at the mid-point of the range over 2013. For the full year, adjusted EBITDA for the headset business is now expected to be in the range of $18 to $20 million, representing an increase of approximately 32% at the mid-point of the range over 2013. Total company 2014 adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $8 to $10 million, reflecting the impact of a $10 million anticipated HyperSound investment.

Third Quarter Presentation

The Company also announced it has posted a third quarter business and earnings summary presentation on its corporate website. The presentation can be accessed at http://corp.turtlebeach.com/investor-relations.

Conference Call Details

Juergen Stark, CEO, and John Hanson, CFO, will host a conference call and simultaneous webcast to discuss the financial results and outlook today, November 10, 2014, at 1:30 PM Pacific Time / 4:30 PM Eastern Time.

To participate in the conference call, investors should dial (855) 425-4205 (domestic) or (920) 663-6272 (international), and provide the pass code 2265531, 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the call. A simultaneous audio-only webcast of the call may be accessed on the Internet at www.turtlebeachcorp.com. An archive of the webcast will be available on the Company’s website for approximately one year, and a recorded replay of the call will be available for one week at (855) 859-2056 and (404) 537-3406 and entering conference ID number 22655316.


Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to its reported results, the Company has included in this earnings release certain financial results that the Securities and Exchange Commission defines as “non-GAAP financial measures.” Management believes that such non-GAAP financial measures, when read in conjunction with the Company’s reported results, can provide useful supplemental information for investors analyzing period to period comparisons of the Company’s results. These non-GAAP financial measures relate to presenting Adjusted EBITDA for the periods presented. “Adjusted EBITDA” is defined by the Company as net income (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation (non-cash), non-cash amortization of payments to founders and certain business transaction expenses. Management adjusts net income (loss) for business transaction costs because it believes that such items are not representative of core operations. Please see a reconciliation of GAAP results to Adjusted EBITDA, which is included below for the three and nine months ended September 2014 and 2013.

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About Turtle Beach Corporation

Turtle Beach Corporation (TurtleBeachCorp.com) designs audio products for consumer, commercial and healthcare markets. Under the brand Turtle Beach (TurtleBeach.com), the company markets premium headsets for use with video game consoles, including officially-licensed headsets for the next-generation Xbox One and PlayStation®4, personal computers and mobile devices. Under the brand HyperSound® (HyperSound.com), the company markets pioneering directed audio solutions that have applications in digital signage and kiosks, consumer electronics and healthcare. The Company’s shares are traded on the NASDAQ Exchange under the symbol NASDAQ:HEAR.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes forward-looking information and statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Except for historical information contained in this release, statements in this release may constitute forward-looking statements regarding assumptions, projections, expectations, targets, intentions or beliefs about future events. Forward looking statements are based on management’s statements containing the words “may”, “could”, “would”, “should”, “believe”, “expect”, “anticipate”, “plan”, “estimate”, “target”, “project”, “intend” and similar expressions constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current belief, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management.

While the Company believes that its expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions, there can be no assurances that its goals and strategy will be realized. Numerous factors, including risks and uncertainties, may affect actual results and may cause results to differ materially from those expressed in forward-looking statements made by the Company or on its behalf. Some of these factors include, but


are not limited to, the substantial uncertainties inherent in acceptance of existing and future products, the difficulty of commercializing and protecting new technology, the impact of competitive products and pricing, general business and economic conditions, risks associated with the expansion of our business including the implementation of any businesses we acquire, our indebtedness, and other factors discussed in our public filings, including the risk factors included in the Company’s Prospectus Supplement filed with the SEC on April 24, 2014, the Company’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2014 and the Company’s other periodic reports. Except as required by applicable law, including the securities laws of the United States and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Company any is under no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement after the date of this release whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

For more information:

David Lowey

Corporate Communications

Turtle Beach Corporation

David.Lowey@turtlebeach.com

+1-914-844-2759

Anne Rakunas

Investor Relations

ICR

Anne.Rakunas@icrinc.com

+1-310-954-1113


Turtle Beach Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except par value and share amounts)

Table 1.

 

     September 30,
2014
     December 31,
2013
 
     (unaudited)         
ASSETS      

Current Assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 4,416       $ 6,509   

Accounts receivable, net

     26,712         48,542   

Inventories, net

     46,557         49,643   

Deferred income taxes

     13,918         2,214   

Prepaid income taxes

     1,329         2,925   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     5,866         3,561   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Current Assets

     98,798         113,394   

Property and equipment, net

     5,174         7,369   

Goodwill

     80,974         —     

Intangible assets, net

     40,025         3,972   

Deferred income taxes

     6,101         827   

Other assets

     650         1,745   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 231,722       $ 127,307   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

LIABILITIES, CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK AND

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

     

Current Liabilities:

     

Revolving credit facilities

   $ 28,663       $ 39,736   

Term loan

     —           14,500   

Subordinated notes - related parties

     7,506         —     

Accounts payable

     28,650         44,136   

Due to shareholders

     —           3,125   

Other current liabilities

     8,039         9,712   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Current Liabilities

     72,858         111,209   

Series B redeemable preferred stock

     14,621         13,713   

Deferred income taxes

     14,325         850   

Subordinated notes

     —           10,342   

Other liabilities

     2,041         1,986   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

     103,845         138,100   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Commitments and Contingencies

     

Series A convertible stock, $0.01 par value - 50,000,000 shares authorized; 48,689,555 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2013

     —           24,345   

Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)

     

Common stock, $0.001 par value - 50,000,000 shares authorized; 42,011,463 and 12,700,460 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively

     42         13   

Additional paid-in capital

     126,739         (54,031

Retained earnings

     929         18,775   

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     167         105   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)

     127,877         (35,138
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Liabilities, Convertible Preferred Stock and Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)

   $ 231,722       $ 127,307   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 


Turtle Beach Corporation

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except per-share data)

(unaudited)

Table 2.

 

     Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
     September 30,
2014
    September 30,
2013
    September 30,
2014
    September 30,
2013
 

Net Revenue

   $ 33,325      $ 38,299      $ 93,909      $ 92,352   

Cost of Revenue

     25,576        29,653        69,053        68,759   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross Profit

     7,749        8,646        24,856        23,593   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

        

Selling and marketing

     7,962        7,665        22,660        21,783   

Research and development

     2,797        1,027        6,866        3,239   

General and administrative

     4,311        1,648        12,582        5,678   

Business transaction costs

     —          1,607        3,744        2,287   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     15,070        11,947        45,852        32,987   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating loss

     (7,321     (3,301     (20,996     (9,394

Interest expense

     866        2,017        6,161        4,580   

Other non-operating expense (income), net

     334        (217     239        256   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss before income tax benefit

     (8,521     (5,101     (27,396     (14,230

Income tax benefit

     (2,883     (3,699     (9,550     (7,186
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

   $ (5,638   $ (1,402   $ (17,846   $ (7,044
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss per share:

        

Basic

   $ (0.13   $ (0.11   $ (0.46   $ (0.55

Diluted

   $ (0.13   $ (0.11   $ (0.46   $ (0.55

Weighted average number of shares:

        

Basic

     41,962        12,700        38,869        12,700   

Diluted

     41,962        12,700        38,869        12,700   


Turtle Beach Corporation

GAAP to Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

Table 3.

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30, 2014
 
     As Reported    

Adj

Depreciation

   

Adj

Amortization

   

Adj

Stock

Compensation

   

Adj

Business

Transaction

Expense

   

Adj

EBITDA

 

Net Revenue

   $ 33,325      $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —        $ 33,325   

Cost of Revenue

     25,576        (48     (66     (151     —          25,311   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross Profit

     7,749        48        66        151        —          8,014   

Operating Expense

     15,070        (1,243     (245     (1,368     —          12,214   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating loss

     (7,321     1,291        311        1,519        —          (4,200

Interest expense

     866             

Other non-operating expense (income), net

     334                334   
  

 

 

           

 

 

 

Loss before income tax benefit

     (8,521          

Income tax benefit

     (2,883          
  

 

 

           

Net loss

   $ (5,638         Adjusted EBITDA      $ (4,534
  

 

 

           

 

 

 
     Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2014
 
     As Reported    

Adj

Depreciation

   

Adj

Amortization

   

Adj

Stock

Compensation

   

Adj

Business

Transaction

Expense

   

Adj

EBITDA

 

Net Revenue

   $ 93,909      $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —        $ 93,909   

Cost of Revenue

     69,053        (155     (80     (219     —          68,599   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross Profit

     24,856        155        80        219        —          25,310   

Operating Expense

     45,852        (4,184     (728     (3,697     (3,744     33,499   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating loss

     (20,996     4,339        808        3,916        3,744        (8,189

Interest expense

     6,161             

Other non-operating expense (income), net

     239                239   
  

 

 

           

 

 

 

Loss before income tax benefit

     (27,396          

Income tax benefit

     (9,550          
  

 

 

           

Net loss

   $ (17,846         Adjusted EBITDA      $ (8,428
  

 

 

           

 

 

 


Table 3. (continued)

 

     Three Months Ended  
     September 30, 2013  
     As Reported    

Adj

Depreciation

   

Adj

Amortization

   

Adj

Stock
Compensation

   

Adj

Business
Transaction
Expense

   

Adj

EBITDA

 

Net Revenue

   $ 38,299      $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —        $ 38,299   

Cost of Revenue

     29,653        (41     —          (15     —          29,597   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross Profit

     8,646        41        —          15        —          8,702   

Operating Expense

     11,947        (1,120     (251     (641     (1,607     8,328   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating loss

     (3,301     1,161        251        656        1,607        374   

Interest expense

     2,017           

Other non-operating expense (income), net

     (217             (217
  

 

 

           

 

 

 

Loss before income tax benefit

     (5,101        

Income tax benefit

     (3,699        
  

 

 

           

Net loss

   $ (1,402         Adjusted EBITDA      $ 591   
  

 

 

           

 

 

 

 

     Nine Months Ended  
     September 30, 2013  
     As Reported    

Adj

Depreciation

   

Adj

Amortization

   

Adj

Stock
Compensation

   

Adj

Business
Transaction
Expense

   

Adj

EBITDA

 

Net Revenue

   $ 92,352      $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —        $ 92,352   

Cost of Revenue

     68,759        (125     —          (56     —          68,578   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross Profit

     23,593        125        —          56        —          23,774   

Operating Expense

     32,987        (2,926     (712     (1,863     (2,814     24,672   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating loss

     (9,394     3,051        712        1,919        2,814        (898

Interest expense

     4,580           

Other non-operating expense (income), net

     256                256   
  

 

 

           

 

 

 

Loss before income tax benefit

     (14,230        

Income tax benefit

     (7,186        
  

 

 

           

Net loss

   $ (7,044         Adjusted EBITDA      $ (1,154