− Awarded contract with Rockefeller Center to
design, install and manage a Wi-Fi 6 network
− Pending acquisition by Digital Colony for
approximately $854 million expected to close in the second quarter
of 2021
Boingo Wireless (NASDAQ: WIFI), the leading distributed antenna
system (“DAS”) and Wi-Fi provider that serves carriers, consumers,
property owners and advertisers worldwide, today announced the
Company's financial results for the first quarter ended March 31,
2021.
Management Commentary
“Our first quarter adjusted EBITDA increased 13.9%
year-over-year to $21.3 million despite revenue being consistent
with the prior year period,” commented Mike Finley, Chief Executive
Officer, Boingo Wireless. “Growth in our Military and Private
Networks and Emerging Technologies segments was offset by ongoing
declines in our Legacy retail and advertising products due to the
pandemic. We continued to execute with several new business wins
during the quarter including an exciting agreement with Rockefeller
Center in New York to construct the venue’s first Wi-Fi 6 network.
We look forward to continuing to advance our business strategy and
maximize value for our stockholders through the pending merger
agreement with Digital Colony which remains on track to close
during the second quarter of 2021.”
First Quarter 2021 Consolidated Financial Highlights
- Revenue of $59.9 million was consistent with the first quarter
of 2020.
- Net loss attributable to common stockholders was $(6.4)
million, or $(0.14) per diluted share, compared to $(4.6) million,
or $(0.10) per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2020.
- Adjusted EBITDA of $21.3 million increased 13.9% compared to
$18.7 million in the first quarter of 2020. Adjusted EBITDA, which
is a non-GAAP financial measure, is defined below and is reconciled
to net loss attributable to common stockholders, the most
comparable measure under GAAP, in the schedule entitled
“Reconciliation of Net Loss Attributable to Common Stockholders to
Adjusted EBITDA.”
- Net cash provided by operating activities of $19.0 million was
consistent with the first quarter of 2020.
- Free cash flow was $(3.2) million compared to $(3.6) million in
the first quarter of 2020. Free cash flow, which is a non-GAAP
financial measure, is defined below and is reconciled to net cash
provided by operating activities, the most comparable measure under
GAAP, in the schedule entitled "Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided
by Operating Activities to Free Cash Flows."
- Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities were $36.3
million at March 31, 2021, down from $40.7 million at December 31,
2020. As of March 31, 2021, the Company had no amounts outstanding
and $150.0 million of remaining borrowing capacity under its
revolving credit facility.
First Quarter 2021 Segment Results
Carrier Services
Revenue of $26.9 million was consistent with the first quarter
of 2020. Gross profit margin of 34.0% decreased 570 basis points
compared to 39.8% in the first quarter of 2020. Income from
operations of $2.6 million decreased 55.3% compared to $5.9 million
in the first quarter of 2020.
Military
Revenue of $20.6 million increased 14.7% compared to $18.0
million in the first quarter of 2020. Gross profit margin of 77.0%
increased 200 basis points compared to 75.0% in the first quarter
of 2020. Income from operations of $7.3 million increased 51.4%
compared to $4.8 million in the first quarter of 2020.
Private Networks and Emerging Technologies
Revenue of $0.9 million increased 75.1% compared to $0.5 million
in the first quarter of 2020. Gross profit margin of 70.0% compared
to a non-meaningful amount in the first quarter of 2020. Income
from operations of $0.1 million decreased 83.9% compared to $0.4
million in the first quarter of 2020.
Multifamily
Revenue of $5.3 million increased 1.5% compared to $5.2 million
in the first quarter of 2020. Gross profit margin of 26.4%
decreased 220 basis points compared to 28.6% in the first quarter
of 2020. Loss from operations of $(1.7) million compared to $(1.9)
million in the first quarter of 2020.
Legacy
Revenue of $6.2 million decreased 33.3% compared to $9.3 million
in the first quarter of 2020. Gross profit margin of 51.1%
decreased 230 basis points compared to 53.4% in the first quarter
of 2020. Loss from operations of $(0.3) million compared to income
from operations of $0.6 million in the first quarter of 2020.
Business Highlights
- The Company announced it has been selected by Rockefeller
Center to design, install and manage a Wi-Fi 6 network to
seamlessly deliver connectivity to the venue’s daily visitors,
enable enhanced business operations, and to set the stage for a
high-bandwidth experience for property tenant employees.
- The Company joined the Qualcomm® Smart Cities Accelerator
Program to help power smart cities through new wireless technology
including 5G, Private Networks over CBRS, and Wi-Fi 6 to enrich
lives through the transformation of city infrastructure and
services.
- The Company announced it has been selected by Foulger-Pratt, a
real estate investment and development firm, to launch managed
Wi-Fi services at three luxury multifamily properties in
Washington, D.C. Boingo managed wireless networks will bring
residents at Beckert’s Park, ONE501 and Press House fast, instant
connectivity inside apartments and throughout all common
areas.
- As of March 31, 2021, the Company had a total of 76 DAS venues
live comprised of 41,500 DAS nodes and an additional 11,400 nodes
in backlog. This compares to 73 venues live comprised of 39,500
nodes as of March 31, 2020.
Acquisition by Digital Colony
On March 1, 2021, the Company announced that it has signed a
definitive merger agreement to be acquired by an affiliate of
Digital Colony Management, LLC. Under the terms of the agreement,
which was unanimously approved by Boingo’s Board of Directors,
Digital Colony will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Boingo
common stock for $14.00 per share in cash, in a transaction valued
at approximately $854 million, including the assumption of
approximately $199 million of Boingo’s net debt obligations. The
transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2021.
Due to the pending merger, Boingo will not host a conference
call to discuss its first quarter 2021 financial results.
Convertible Notes Changes
On January 1, 2021, the Company adopted Financial Accounting
Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”)
2020-06, Debt – Debt with Conversion and Other Options (Subtopic
470-20) and Derivatives and Hedging Contracts in Entity’s Own
Equity (Subtopic 815-40) using the modified retrospective method.
Results for reporting periods beginning on January 1, 2021 are
presented under ASU 2020-06, while prior period amounts are not
adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with Accounting
Standards Codification (“ASC”) 470-20, Debt with Conversion and
Other Options.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
To supplement Boingo Wireless’ financial statements presented on
a GAAP basis, Boingo Wireless provides Adjusted EBITDA and free
cash flow as supplemental measures of its performance.
The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as net loss attributable to
common stockholders plus depreciation and amortization of property
and equipment, stock-based compensation expense, amortization of
intangible assets, income tax expense, interest expense and
amortization of debt discount, interest income and other expense,
net, non-controlling interests, and excludes charges or gains that
are nonrecurring, infrequent, or unusual. Boingo Wireless believes
Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors in evaluating its operating
performance. Boingo's management uses Adjusted EBITDA in
conjunction with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States, or GAAP, and other operating performance measures as
part of its overall assessment of the Company's performance for
planning purposes, including the preparation of its annual
operating budget, to evaluate the effectiveness of its business
strategies and to communicate with its board of directors
concerning its financial performance. Adjusted EBITDA should not be
considered as an alternative financial measure to net loss
attributable to common stockholders, which is the most directly
comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, or
any other measure of financial performance calculated in accordance
with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA for 2021 excludes transaction costs
because they represent non-recurring charges and are not indicative
of the underlying performance of the Company’s business
operations.
The Company defines free cash flow as net cash provided by
operating activities, less purchases of property and equipment.
Boingo Wireless believes that free cash flow provides investors
with additional useful information to measure operating liquidity
because it reflects the amount of cash generated by the Company's
operations after the purchases of property and equipment that can
be used for strategic opportunities. Free cash flow should not be
considered as an alternative financial measure to net cash provided
by operating activities, which is the most directly comparable
financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, or any other
measure of financial performance calculated in accordance with
GAAP.
About Boingo Wireless
Boingo Wireless, Inc. (NASDAQ: WIFI) helps the world stay
connected. Our vast footprint of DAS, Wi-Fi and small cells reaches
more than a billion people annually, making Boingo one of the
largest providers of indoor wireless networks. You’ll find Boingo
connecting people and things at airports, stadiums, military bases,
convention centers, multifamily communities and commercial
properties. To learn more about the Boingo story, visit
www.boingo.com.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking
Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" that
involves risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Forward-looking
statements can be identified by words such as "anticipates,"
"intends," "plans," "seeks," "believes," "estimates," "expects" and
similar references to future periods. These forward-looking
statements include the quotations from management in this press
release, as well as any regarding Boingo’s expectations regarding
timing of and ability to complete the transaction with Digital
Colony, statements regarding Boingo's future growth opportunities,
operations and financial performance, including due to COVID-19,
strategic plans and transactions and any future guidance.
Forward-looking statements are based on Boingo's current
expectations and assumptions regarding its business, the economy
and other future conditions. Since forward-looking statements
relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties,
risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict.
Boingo's actual results may differ materially from those
contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Important factors
that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in
the forward-looking statements include the impact of health
epidemics, including the recent COVID-19 pandemic, on Boingo’s
business, Boingo's ability to maintain its existing relationships
and establish new relationships with venue partners, its ability to
complete build-outs and sign venue contracts, its ability to
achieve and maintain revenue growth and achieve profitability, its
ability to execute on its strategic and business plans, as well as
its ability to successfully compete with new technologies and adapt
to changes in the wireless industry. Additionally, the following
uncertainties and other factors could cause actual results to
differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements: the
risk that the merger with Digital Colony may not be consummated in
a timely manner, if at all; the risk that the transaction may not
be consummated, including, among others, as a result of buyer’s
failure to comply with its covenants and that, in certain
circumstances, Boingo may not be entitled to a termination fee, or
due to potential or pending litigation regarding the merger; the
risk that the definitive merger agreement may be terminated in
circumstances that require Boingo to pay a termination fee; risks
related to the diversion of management’s attention from Boingo’s
ongoing business operations; risks regarding the failure of the
buyer to obtain the necessary financing to complete the
transaction; the effect of the announcement of the transaction on
Boingo’s business relationships (including, without limitation,
customers and venues), operating results and business generally;
and risks related to obtaining the requisite consents to the
transaction, including, without limitation, the timing (including
possible delays) and receipt of regulatory approvals from
governmental entities (including any conditions, limitations or
restrictions placed on these approvals) and the risk that one or
more governmental entities may deny approval. Further, there are
other risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to
differ from those set forth in the forward-looking statements,
which are described more fully in documents filed with or furnished
to the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including
Boingo's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 filed with
the SEC on March 1, 2021, as amended through the Form 10-K/A filed
with the SEC on April 28, 2021, which Boingo incorporates by
reference into this press release. Any forward-looking statement
made by Boingo in this press release speaks only as of the date on
which it is made. Factors or events that could cause Boingo's
actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is
not possible for Boingo to predict all of them. Boingo undertakes
no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement,
whether as a result of new information, future developments or
otherwise, except as may be required by law.
Boingo, Boingo Wi-Finder, Boingo Broadband, and the Boingo
Wireless Logo are registered trademarks of Boingo Wireless, Inc.
All other trademarks are the properties of their respective
owners.
Boingo Wireless, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per
share amounts)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2021
2020
Revenue
$
59,929
$
59,886
Cost of sales
29,702
28,759
Gross profit
30,227
31,127
Selling, general and administrative
expenses
35,148
32,601
Amortization of intangible assets
937
1,111
Loss from operations
(5,858
)
(2,585
)
Interest expense and amortization of debt
discount(1)
(657
)
(2,349
)
Interest income and other expense, net
(2
)
254
Loss before income taxes
(6,517
)
(4,680
)
Income tax expense
(119
)
(45
)
Net loss
(6,636
)
(4,725
)
Net loss attributable to non-controlling
interests
(192
)
(92
)
Net loss attributable to common
stockholders
$
(6,444
)
$
(4,633
)
Net loss per share attributable to common
stockholders:
Basic
$
(0.14
)
$
(0.10
)
Diluted
$
(0.14
)
$
(0.10
)
Weighted average shares used in computing
net loss per share attributable to common stockholders:
Basic
44,690
44,272
Diluted
44,690
44,272
(1)
On January 1, 2021, we adopted ASU 2020-06
using the modified retrospective method. Results for reporting
periods beginning on January 1, 2021 are presented under ASU
2020-06, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue
to be reported in accordance with ASC 470-20.
Boingo Wireless, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance
Sheets
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per
share amounts)
March 31,
December 31,
2021
2020
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
36,272
$
36,111
Marketable securities
—
4,565
Accounts receivable, net
38,899
27,716
Prepaid expenses and other current
assets
7,272
8,388
Assets held for sale
8,746
—
Total current assets
91,189
76,780
Property and equipment, net
404,683
406,328
Operating lease right-of-use assets,
net
12,295
12,876
Goodwill
58,579
58,579
Intangible assets, net
9,714
10,652
Other assets
11,268
11,264
Total assets
$
587,728
$
576,479
Liabilities and stockholders’
equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable
$
23,994
$
22,489
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
61,901
55,984
Deferred revenue
64,113
65,292
Current portion of operating leases
2,649
2,632
Current portion of long-term debt
778
778
Current portion of finance leases
132
573
Current portion of notes payable
24
95
Liabilities held for sale
4,436
—
Total current liabilities
158,027
147,843
Deferred revenue, net of current
portion
172,352
159,462
Long-term portion of operating leases
13,749
14,487
Long-term debt(1)
199,086
171,695
Deferred tax liabilities
1,034
984
Other liabilities
—
87
Total liabilities
544,248
494,558
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 5,000
shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding
—
—
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 100,000
shares authorized; 44,736 and 44,631 shares issued and outstanding
at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively
4
4
Additional paid-in capital(1)
203,900
241,868
Accumulated deficit(1)
(157,944
)
(158,066
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(2,742
)
(2,279
)
Total common stockholders’ equity
43,218
81,527
Non-controlling interests
262
394
Total stockholders’ equity
43,480
81,921
Total liabilities and stockholders’
equity
$
587,728
$
576,479
(1)
We adopted ASU 2020-06 on January 1, 2021
using the modified retrospective method. Adoption of ASU 2020-06
using the modified retrospective method required us to record a
cumulative effect adjustment to additional paid-in capital and
accumulated deficit of $39,921 and $6,566, respectively, on January
1, 2021.
Boingo Wireless, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated
Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2021
2020
Cash flows from operating
activities
Net loss
$
(6,636
)
$
(4,725
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss
including non-controlling interests to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization of property
and equipment
20,745
18,646
Amortization of intangible assets
937
1,111
Impairment loss, loss on disposal of fixed
assets, net, and other
27
(30
)
Stock-based compensation
2,277
1,537
Amortization of deferred financing costs
and debt discount, net of amounts capitalized
421
2,343
Non-cash operating lease cost
567
639
Gains and amortization of
premiums/discounts for marketable securities
64
(81
)
Change in deferred income taxes
—
(12
)
Changes in operating assets and
liabilities:
Accounts receivable
(15,097
)
(4,912
)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
(1,171
)
(1,071
)
Accounts payable
688
(166
)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
3,165
(3,253
)
Deferred revenue
13,700
9,801
Operating lease liabilities
(721
)
(794
)
Net cash provided by operating
activities
18,966
19,033
Cash flows from investing
activities
Purchases of marketable securities
—
(15,032
)
Proceeds from maturities of marketable
securities
4,500
25,965
Purchases of property and equipment
(22,140
)
(22,592
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(17,640
)
(11,659
)
Cash flows from financing
activities
Proceeds from credit facility
—
100,000
Principal payments on credit facility
(194
)
—
Proceeds from exercise of stock
options
129
185
Payments of finance leases and notes
payable
(511
)
(1,285
)
Payments of withholding tax on net
issuance of restricted stock units
(592
)
(461
)
Payments to non-controlling interest
—
(262
)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing
activities
(1,168
)
98,177
Effect of exchange rates on cash
3
(36
)
Net increase in cash and cash
equivalents
161
105,515
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
period
36,111
40,401
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period
$
36,272
$
145,916
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash
investing and financing activities
Property and equipment costs included in
accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities
$
41,054
$
39,754
Capitalized stock-based compensation
included in property and equipment costs
$
140
$
149
Financed sale of intangible assets held
for sale
$
184
$
277
Boingo Wireless, Inc.
Reconciliation of Net Loss
Attributable to Common Stockholders to Adjusted EBITDA
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2021
2020
Net loss attributable to common
stockholders(1)
$
(6,444
)
$
(4,633
)
Depreciation and amortization of property
and equipment
20,745
18,646
Stock-based compensation expense
2,277
1,537
Amortization of intangible assets
937
1,111
Income tax expense
119
45
Interest expense and amortization of debt
discount(1)
657
2,349
Interest income and other expense, net
2
(254
)
Non-controlling interests
(192
)
(92
)
Transaction costs
3,204
—
Adjusted EBITDA
$
21,305
$
18,709
(1)
On January 1, 2021, we adopted ASU 2020-06
using the modified retrospective method. Results for reporting
periods beginning on January 1, 2021 are presented under ASU
2020-06, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue
to be reported in accordance with ASC 470-20.
Boingo Wireless, Inc.
Reconciliation of Net Cash
Provided by Operating Activities to Free Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended March
31,
2021
2020
Net cash provided by operating
activities
$
18,966
$
19,033
Purchases of property and equipment
(22,140
)
(22,592
)
Free cash flows
$
(3,174
)
$
(3,559
)
Boingo Wireless, Inc.
Segment Results of
Operations
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended March
31,
2021
2020
Revenue:
Carrier services
$
26,883
$
26,848
Military
20,645
18,002
Multifamily
5,304
5,224
Legacy
6,204
9,302
Private networks and emerging
technologies
893
510
Total revenue
$
59,929
$
59,886
Cost of sales:
Carrier services
$
17,737
$
16,175
Military
4,757
4,505
Multifamily
3,905
3,732
Legacy
3,035
4,336
Private networks and emerging
technologies
268
11
Total cost of sales
$
29,702
$
28,759
Gross profit:
Carrier services
34.0
%
39.8
%
Military
77.0
75.0
Multifamily
26.4
28.6
Legacy
51.1
53.4
Private networks and emerging
technologies
70.0
97.8
Total gross profit
50.4
%
52.0
%
Income (loss) from operations:
Carrier services
$
2,621
$
5,866
Military
7,265
4,800
Multifamily
(1,680
)
(1,930
)
Legacy
(307
)
603
Private networks and emerging
technologies
71
441
Unallocated overhead costs
(13,828
)
(12,365
)
Total loss from operations
$
(5,858
)
$
(2,585
)
Boingo Wireless, Inc.
Key Business Metrics
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended March
31,
2021
2020
Key business metrics:
DAS nodes(1)
41.5
39.5
DAS nodes in backlog(2)
11.4
10.8
Subscribers—military(3)
137
135
(1)
This metric represents the number of
active DAS nodes as of the end of the period. A DAS node is a
single communications endpoint, typically an antenna, which
transmits or receives radio frequency signals wirelessly. This
measure is an indicator of the reach of the Company’s DAS
network.
(2)
This metric represents the number of DAS
nodes under contract but not yet active as of the end of the
period.
(3)
This metric represents the number of
paying customers who are on a month-to-month subscription plan at a
given period end.
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PRESS: Melissa Robinson Vice
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(818) 321-7234
INVESTORS: Kimberly Orlando
and Ariel Papermaster ADDO Investor Relations investors@boingo.com
(310) 829-5400
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