ENPH 03.31.2014 8-K


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
________________________________________________
FORM 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 1, 2014
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ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
________________________________________________

 
 
 
 
 
Delaware
 
001-35480
 
20-4645388
(State of incorporation)
 
(Commission File No.)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)

1420 N. McDowell Blvd
Petaluma, CA 94954
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (707) 774-7000
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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 May 6, 2014, Enphase Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the Company’s financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
The information in this Form 8-K and the exhibit attached hereto shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or subject to the liabilities of that Section or Sections 11 and 12(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and shall not be incorporated by reference in any registration statement or other document filed under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filings, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 5.07. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the Company was held on May 1, 2014 (the “Annual Meeting”). Proxies for the Annual Meeting were solicited by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and there was no solicitation in opposition to the Board’s solicitations. As of March 4, 2014, the record date for the Annual Meeting, 42,245,294 shares of Common Stock of the Company were outstanding and entitled to vote at the Annual Meeting, of which 37,275,692 shares of Common Stock of the Company were represented, in person or by proxy, constituting a quorum. The final votes on the proposals presented at the Annual Meeting were as follows:
Proposal 1:
Neal Dempsey, Benjamin Kortlang and Robert Schwartz were elected as directors to hold office until the 2017 Annual Meeting of Stockholders by the following vote:
Nominee:
 
       Votes For
 
  Votes Withheld
 
  Broker Non-Votes
Neal Dempsey
 
28,237,621
 
266,787
 
8,771,284
Benjamin Kortlang
 
28,073,936
 
430,472
 
8,771,284
Robert Schwartz
 
28,237,724
 
266,684
 
8,771,284
In addition to the directors elected above, Steven J. Gomo, Jameson J. McJunkin, Richard Mora, John H. Weber and Paul B. Nahi continue to serve as directors after the Annual Meeting.
Proposal 2:
The selection by the Audit Committee of the Board of Deloitte & Touche LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2014 was ratified by the following vote:
       Votes For
 
   Votes Against
 
   Abstentions
37,177,203
 
86,249
 
12,290

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)
Exhibits. 
Exhibit Number
 
Description
99.1
 
Press release of the Company, dated May 6, 2014, entitled “Enphase Energy Reports First Quarter 2014 Financial Results.”








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:
May 6, 2014
ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
 
 
By:
/s/ Kris Sennesael
 
 
 
Kris Sennesael
 
 
 
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer





INDEX TO EXHIBITS
 
Exhibit Number
 
Description
99.1
 
Press release of the Company, dated May 6, 2014, entitled “Enphase Energy Reports First Quarter 2014 Financial Results.”


ENPH 03.31.2014 8-K EX99.1


Exhibit 99.1
 
Enphase Energy Reports First Quarter 2014 Financial Results
Revenue up 26% year-over-year, reflecting continued strong business momentum
PETALUMA, Calif., May 6, 2014Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENPH) announced today financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014.
First Quarter 2014 Highlights
Revenue of $57.6 million, up 26 percent year-over-year
Shipped 93MW (AC) of microinverter systems, up 37 percent year-over-year
Record non-GAAP gross margin of 32.7 percent, up 570 basis points year-over-year
Strong positive cash flow from operations of $4.3 million
Enphase Energy reported total revenue for the first quarter of 2014 of $57.6 million. This is an increase of 26 percent compared to the first quarter of 2013. During the first quarter of 2014, Enphase sold 93MW (AC) or 423,000 microinverters. This is an increase in MW of 37 percent compared to the first quarter of 2013.
GAAP gross margin for the first quarter of 2014 was 32.4 percent. Non-GAAP gross margin was 32.7 percent, an increase of 570 basis points compared to the first quarter of 2013.
GAAP operating expenses for the first quarter of 2014 were $24.4 million and non-GAAP operating expenses were $22.6 million.
GAAP net loss was $6.2 million for the first quarter of 2014, or a loss of $0.15 per share. On a non-GAAP basis, the net loss was $4.1 million, or a loss of $0.10 per share.
Cash flow from operations during the first quarter of 2014 was $4.3 million and net cash flow was $1.7 million. As a result, the company exited the first quarter with a total cash balance of $39.9 million.
“We entered 2014 with accelerating business momentum,” said Paul Nahi, CEO of Enphase. “Demand for our microinverter systems was strong in both our core domestic and international markets, resulting in a 26 percent increase in revenue on a year-over-year basis. In particular, I am excited with the impressive revenue growth in our EMEA business led by the U.K. where revenue was up over 60 percent sequentially and our early success in the Australian market.” Mr. Nahi added, “We are especially pleased with these results, given normal first quarter seasonality and the effects of the severe weather this winter on the North American markets, particularly Canada and the Northeastern U.S.”
“I am extremely pleased with our financial performance this quarter,” said Kris Sennesael, CFO of Enphase. “Our focus on working capital management, combined with our top line performance and further gross margin improvements, enabled us to achieve positive cash flows for the second straight quarter.”
Business Outlook
“Building on this strong business momentum, we expect revenues for the second quarter of 2014 to be within a range of $69 million to $73 million. At the midpoint of the revenue outlook range, revenue would be up 22 percent compared to the second quarter of 2013,” stated Mr. Sennesael. “We expect gross margin to be within a range of 30 percent to 33 percent. We also expect non-GAAP operating expenses for the second quarter of 2014 to be up approximately 2 percent to 5 percent compared to the first quarter of 2014, as we continue to invest to accelerate growth.”




Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company has presented certain non-GAAP financial measures in this release. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company's performance, financial position, or cash flows that either excludes or includes amounts that are not normally excluded or included in the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America, or GAAP. Reconciliation of each non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure can be found in the accompanying tables to this press release. These non-GAAP financial measures do not reflect a comprehensive system of accounting, differ from GAAP measures with the same captions and may differ from non-GAAP financial measures with the same or similar captions that are used by other companies. As such, these non-GAAP measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP.
The Company uses these non-GAAP financial measures to analyze its operating performance and future prospects, develop internal budgets and financial goals, and to facilitate period-to-period comparisons. Enphase believes that these non-GAAP financial measures reflect an additional way of viewing aspects of its operations that, when viewed with its GAAP results, provide a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting its business.
Conference Call Information
Enphase Energy will host a conference call for analysts and investors to discuss its first quarter results and second quarter 2014 business outlook today at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time (1:30 p.m. Pacific Time). Open to the public, investors may access the call by dialing 877-644-1284; participant passcode 30721883. A live webcast of the conference call, together with accompanying presentation slides, will also be accessible from the “Investor Relations” section of the Company's website at investor.enphase.com. Following the webcast, an archived version will be available on the website for 30 days. In addition, an audio replay of the conference call will be available by calling 855-859-2056; participant pass code 30721883 beginning approximately one hour after the call.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements related to Enphase Energy's financial performance, market demands for its microinverters, advantages of its technology, market trends and future financial performance. These forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current expectations and inherently involve significant risks and uncertainties. Enphase Energy's actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties, which include, without limitation, risks related to: the future demands for solar energy solutions; the reduction, elimination or expiration of government subsidies and economic incentives for on-grid solar electricity applications; the Company's ability to achieve broader market acceptance of its microinverter systems and to develop new and enhanced products in response to customer demands and rapid market and technological changes in the solar industry; the success of competing solar solutions that are or become available; the Company's ability to effectively manage the growth of its organization and expansion into new markets and to maintain or achieve anticipated product quality, product performance and cost metrics; competition and other factors that may cause potential future price reductions for its products; the Company's ability to optimally match production with demand and dependence on a limited number of outside contract manufacturers and lack of supply contracts with these manufacturers; general economic conditions in domestic and international markets and other risks included under the captions “Risk Factors” and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, which is on file with the SEC and available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Additional information will also be set forth in those sections in Enphase Energy's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2014, which will be filed with the SEC in the second quarter of 2014. All information set forth in this press release and its attachments is as of May 6, 2014. Enphase Energy undertakes no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events or changes in its expectations.
A copy of this press release can be found on the investor relations page of Enphase Energy's website at investor.enphase.com.





About Enphase Energy, Inc.
Enphase Energy delivers microinverter technology for the solar industry that increases energy production, simplifies design and installation, improves system uptime and reliability, reduces fire safety risk and provides a platform for intelligent energy management. Our semiconductor-based microinverter system converts energy at the individual module level and brings a system-based, high technology approach to solar energy generation. www.enphase.com
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ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
Net revenues
$
57,580

 
$
45,577

Cost of revenues
38,925

 
33,376

Gross profit
18,655

 
12,201

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
Research and development
9,086

 
9,026

Sales and marketing
8,828

 
6,850

General and administrative
6,526

 
6,036

Total operating expenses
24,440

 
21,912

Loss from operations
(5,785
)
 
(9,711
)
Other income (expense), net:
 
 
 
Interest expense
(449
)
 
(464
)
Other income (expense)
107

 
(49
)
Total other expense, net
(342
)
 
(513
)
Loss before income taxes
(6,127
)
 
(10,224
)
Provision for income taxes
(109
)
 
(182
)
Net loss
$
(6,236
)
 
$
(10,406
)
Net loss per share, basic and diluted
$
(0.15
)
 
$
(0.25
)
Shares used in computing net loss per share, basic and diluted
42,205

 
41,149





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ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

 
March 31,
2014
 
December 31,
2013
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
39,935

 
$
38,190

Accounts receivable, net
28,450

 
32,084

Inventory
14,113

 
16,580

Prepaid expenses and other
4,283

 
3,655

Total current assets
86,781

 
90,509

Property and equipment, net
24,809

 
24,853

Other assets
1,570

 
1,307

Total assets
$
113,160

 
$
116,669

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
9,353

 
$
7,363

Accrued liabilities
19,472

 
19,722

Deferred revenues
1,900

 
2,773

Term loans, current portion
3,370

 
3,507

Total current liabilities
34,095

 
33,365

Long-term liabilities:
 
 
 
Deferred revenues, noncurrent
12,064

 
11,284

Warranty obligations, noncurrent
24,834

 
25,490

Other liabilities
1,272

 
1,154

Term loans, noncurrent
4,457

 
5,170

Total liabilities
76,722

 
76,463

Commitments and contingencies
 
 
 
Stockholders’ equity:
 
 
 
Preferred stock

 

Common stock

 

Additional paid-in capital
195,383

 
192,916

Accumulated deficit
(159,175
)
 
(152,939
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
230

 
229

Total stockholders’ equity
36,438

 
40,206

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
113,160

 
$
116,669





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ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net loss
$
(6,236
)
 
$
(10,406
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
1,910

 
1,660

Provision for doubtful accounts
26

 

Net loss on disposal of assets
6

 

Non-cash interest expense
102

 
108

Stock-based compensation
2,013

 
1,435

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
3,608

 
2,835

Inventory
2,467

 
(2,466
)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
(977
)
 
(355
)
Accounts payable, accrued compensation and other accrued liabilities
1,455

 
(759
)
Deferred revenues
(93
)
 
976

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
4,281

 
(6,972
)
Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Purchases of property and equipment
(2,172
)
 
(1,682
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(2,172
)
 
(1,682
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Repayments of term loans
(866
)
 
(591
)
Principal payments under capital leases

 
(40
)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under employee stock plans
454

 
603

Net cash used in financing activities
(412
)
 
(28
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
48

 
(178
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
1,745

 
(8,860
)
Cash and cash equivalents—Beginning of period
38,190

 
45,294

Cash and cash equivalents—End of period
$
39,935

 
$
36,434




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ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
Reconciliation of Gross Profit and Gross Margin on a GAAP Basis to Gross Profit and Gross Margin on a Non-GAAP Basis:
 
 
 
 
Gross profit on a GAAP basis
 
$
18,655

 
$
12,201

Stock-based compensation
 
149

 
108

Gross profit on a non-GAAP basis
 
$
18,804

 
$
12,309

Gross margin on a GAAP basis
 
32.4
%
 
26.8
%
Gross margin on a non-GAAP basis
 
32.7
%
 
27.0
%
Reconciliation of Operating Expenses on a GAAP Basis to Operating Expenses on a Non-GAAP Basis:
 
 
 
 
Operating expenses on a GAAP basis
 
$
24,440

 
$
21,912

Stock-based compensation(1)
 
(1,864
)
 
(1,327
)
Severance costs
 

 
(156
)
Operating expenses on a non-GAAP basis
 
$
22,576

 
$
20,429

(1) Includes stock-based compensation as follows:
 
 
 
 
Research and development
 
$
613

 
$
478

Sales and marketing
 
532

 
378

General and administrative
 
719

 
471

Total
 
$
1,864

 
$
1,327

Reconciliation of Loss from Operations on a GAAP Basis to Loss from Operations on a Non-GAAP Basis:
 
 
 
 
Loss from operations on a GAAP basis
 
$
(5,785
)
 
$
(9,711
)
Stock-based compensation
 
2,013

 
1,435

Severance costs
 

 
156

Loss from operations on a non-GAAP basis
 
$
(3,772
)
 
$
(8,120
)
Reconciliation of Net Loss on a GAAP Basis to Net Loss on a Non-GAAP Basis:
 
 
 
 
Net loss on a GAAP basis
 
$
(6,236
)
 
$
(10,406
)
Stock-based compensation
 
2,013

 
1,435

Severance costs
 

 
156

Non-cash interest expense
 
102

 
108

Net loss on a non-GAAP basis
 
$
(4,121
)
 
$
(8,707
)
Reconciliation of Basic and Diluted Net Loss per Share on a GAAP Basis to Basic and Diluted Net Loss per Share on a Non-GAAP Basis:
 
 
 
 
Basic and diluted net loss per share on a GAAP basis
 
$
(0.15
)
 
$
(0.25
)
Stock-based compensation
 
0.05

 
0.04

Severance costs
 

 

Non-cash interest expense
 

 

Basic and diluted net loss per share on a non-GAAP basis
 
$
(0.10
)
 
$
(0.21
)

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