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 (Date of earliest event reported): November 3, 2015
________________________________________________
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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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On November 3, 2015, Enphase Energy, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the Company’s financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2015. 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 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)
Exhibits. 
Exhibit Number
 
Description
99.1
 
Press release of the Company, dated November 3, 2015, entitled “Enphase Energy Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter of 2015.”








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:
November 3, 2015
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 November 3, 2015, entitled “Enphase Energy Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter of 2015.”


Exhibit


Exhibit 99.1
 
Enphase Energy Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter of 2015
PETALUMA, Calif., November 3, 2015Enphase Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:ENPH), a global energy technology company, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2015.
Third Quarter 2015 Financial Highlights
Revenue of $102.9 million
Shipped 219MW (AC) of microinverter systems
Non-GAAP gross margin of 30.9 percent
Non-GAAP operating income of $4.9 million
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.08
Enphase Energy reported total revenue for the third quarter of 2015 of $102.9 million, an increase of 4 percent, compared to $99.1 million in the third quarter of 2014. During the third quarter of 2015, Enphase sold 219MW (AC) or 950,000 microinverters, an increase in MW of 28 percent compared to the third quarter of 2014.
GAAP gross margin for the third quarter of 2015 was 30.6 percent and non-GAAP gross margin was 30.9 percent.
GAAP operating expenses for the third quarter of 2015 were $29.7 million and non-GAAP operating expenses were $26.9 million, a decrease of 11 percent compared to the second quarter of 2015, and a decrease of 4 percent compared to the third quarter of 2014.
GAAP operating income for the third quarter of 2015 was $1.8 million, compared to GAAP operating income of $1.9 million in the third quarter of 2014. Non-GAAP operating income for the third quarter of 2015 was $4.9 million, compared to $4.8 million in the third quarter of 2014.
GAAP net income for the third quarter of 2015 was $0.6 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, compared to GAAP net income of $0.8 million, or $0.02 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2014. On a non-GAAP basis, net income was $3.8 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, compared to a non-GAAP net income of $3.8 million, or $0.08 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2014.
Business Outlook
“We expect revenue for the fourth quarter of 2015 to be within a range of $62 million to $70 million,” stated Kris Sennesael, CFO of Enphase. “The fourth quarter revenue decline is driven by a correction of higher inventory levels in our distribution channel and softer overall market demand. We expect gross margin to be within a range of 23 percent to 26 percent, as a result of a more aggressive pricing strategy. We also expect non-GAAP operating expenses for the fourth quarter of 2015 to be within a range of $28 million to $30 million, as we adjust our operating expenses to our lower gross margin profile.”
“The fourth quarter of 2015 is more challenging than expected,” said Paul Nahi, president and CEO of Enphase. “In order to accelerate the expansion of our business, we have adopted a more aggressive pricing strategy. However, we are confident in our ability to drive our product costs down significantly over the next 24 months, improving our competitive position. In addition, we expect to drive new revenue streams from our AC Battery storage system, as well as the Enphase Home Energy Solution.”







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 exclude or include 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 third quarter 2015 results and fourth quarter 2015 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 59469702. 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 59469702 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 future financial performance, ability to derive new market streams, ability to drive down costs and adjust operating expenses, market demands for its microinverters, competitive position, advantages of its technology, market trends, future products, 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 and pricing 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, including distribution inventory levels, 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, 2014, 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 June 30, 2015, and on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2015, which will be filed with the SEC in the fourth quarter of 2015. All information set forth in this press release and its attachments is as of November 3, 2015. 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, a global energy technology company, is leading the charge to bring smart, connected solar energy to every home, business and community. The company delivers simple, innovative and reliable energy management solutions that advance the worldwide potential of renewable energy. Enphase has shipped approximately 10 million microinverters, and over 370,000 Enphase residential and commercial systems have been deployed in more than 95 countries. For more information, visit www.enphase.com.

Enphase Energy®, the Enphase logo and other trademarks or service names are the trademarks of Enphase Energy, Inc.

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Contact
Christina Carrabino
Enphase Energy
Investor Relations
ir@enphaseenergy.com
+1-707-763-4784 x7294





ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Net revenues
$
102,874

 
$
99,113

 
$
291,620

 
$
238,697

Cost of revenues
71,408

 
66,592

 
199,103

 
160,689

Gross profit
31,466

 
32,521

 
92,517

 
78,008

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Research and development
12,059

 
12,112

 
38,275

 
32,346

Sales and marketing
10,510

 
9,884

 
34,955

 
29,205

General and administrative
7,118

 
8,632

 
23,425

 
22,837

Total operating expenses
29,687

 
30,628

 
96,655

 
84,388

Income (loss) from operations
1,779

 
1,893

 
(4,138
)
 
(6,380
)
Other income (expense), net:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
(140
)
 
(356
)
 
(305
)
 
(1,291
)
Other income (expense)
(704
)
 
(597
)
 
(1,152
)
 
(432
)
Total other expense, net
(844
)
 
(953
)
 
(1,457
)
 
(1,723
)
Income (loss) before income taxes
935

 
940

 
(5,595
)
 
(8,103
)
Provision for income taxes
(311
)
 
(127
)
 
(704
)
 
(351
)
Net income (loss)
$
624

 
$
813

 
$
(6,299
)
 
$
(8,454
)
Net income (loss) per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss per share, basic and diluted
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.01

 
$
0.02

 
$
(0.14
)
 
$
(0.20
)
Diluted
$
0.01

 
$
0.02

 
$
(0.14
)
 
$
(0.20
)
Shares used in per share calculation:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
44,734

 
43,128

 
44,339

 
42,664

Diluted
47,996

 
48,786

 
44,339

 
42,664





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

 
September 30,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
22,491

 
$
42,032

Accounts receivable, net
75,322

 
45,119

Inventory
36,717

 
21,590

Prepaid expenses and other assets
7,080

 
6,155

Total current assets
141,610

 
114,896

Property and equipment, net
31,240

 
30,824

Goodwill
3,745

 
3,745

Intangibles, net
1,489

 
1,811

Other assets
4,879

 
916

Total assets
$
182,963

 
$
152,192

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
32,707

 
$
22,316

Accrued liabilities
25,598

 
33,643

Deferred revenues
3,834

 
2,747

Borrowings under revolving credit facility
17,000

 

Total current liabilities
79,139

 
58,706

Long-term liabilities:
 
 
 
Deferred revenues, noncurrent
22,701

 
16,612

Warranty obligations, noncurrent
26,194

 
26,333

Other liabilities
1,963

 
3,589

Total liabilities
129,997

 
105,240

Commitments and contingencies
 
 
 
Stockholders’ equity:
 
 
 
Preferred stock

 

Common stock

 

Additional paid-in capital
220,467

 
208,022

Accumulated deficit
(167,290
)
 
(160,991
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(211
)
 
(79
)
Total stockholders’ equity
52,966

 
46,952

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
182,963

 
$
152,192





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ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
2015
 
2014
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net loss
$
(6,299
)
 
$
(8,454
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
7,704

 
6,004

Provision for doubtful accounts
344

 
711

Net loss on disposal of assets
479

 
247

Non-cash interest expense
120

 
256

Stock-based compensation
9,579

 
7,037

Revaluation of contingent consideration liability
(1,600
)
 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
(30,547
)
 
(17,897
)
Inventory
(15,127
)
 
1,092

Prepaid expenses and other assets
(5,008
)
 
(1,867
)
Accounts payable, accrued and other liabilities
3,870

 
24,513

Deferred revenues
7,176

 
3,700

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
(29,309
)
 
15,342

Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Purchases of property and equipment
(9,682
)
 
(9,836
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(9,682
)
 
(9,836
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Borrowings under revolving credit facility
34,000

 

Payments toward revolving credit facility
(17,000
)
 

Repayments of term loans

 
(2,847
)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under employee stock plans
2,866

 
3,958

Net cash provided by financing activities
19,866

 
1,111

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
(416
)
 
(270
)
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
(19,541
)
 
6,347

Cash and cash equivalents—Beginning of period
42,032

 
38,190

Cash and cash equivalents—End of period
$
22,491

 
$
44,537




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ENPHASE ENERGY, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
2015
 
2014
Gross profit (GAAP)
 
$
31,466

 
$
32,521

 
$
92,517

 
$
78,008

Stock-based compensation
 
331

 
229

 
913

 
572

Gross profit (Non-GAAP)
 
$
31,797

 
$
32,750

 
$
93,430

 
$
78,580

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross margin (GAAP)
 
30.6
%
 
32.8
%
 
31.7
%
 
32.7
%
Stock-based compensation
 
0.3
%

0.2
%

0.3
%
 
0.2
%
Gross margin (Non-GAAP)
 
30.9
%
 
33.0
%
 
32.0
%
 
32.9
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating expenses (GAAP)
 
$
29,687

 
$
30,628

 
$
96,655

 
$
84,388

Stock-based compensation(1)
 
(2,952
)
 
(2,301
)
 
(8,666
)
 
(6,465
)
Secondary offering expenses
 

 
(365
)
 

 
(365
)
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles
 
(45
)
 

 
(135
)
 

Revaluation of contingent consideration liability
 
700

 

 
1,600

 

Severance costs
 
(472
)
 

 
(1,480
)
 

Operating expenses (Non-GAAP)
 
$
26,918

 
$
27,962

 
$
87,974

 
$
77,558

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) Includes stock-based compensation as follows:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Research and development
 
$
1,141

 
$
824

 
$
3,379

 
$
2,215

Sales and marketing
 
803

 
635

 
2,510

 
1,816

General and administrative
 
1,008

 
842

 
2,777

 
2,434

Total
 
$
2,952

 
$
2,301

 
$
8,666

 
$
6,465

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income (loss) from operations (GAAP)
 
$
1,779

 
$
1,893

 
$
(4,138
)
 
$
(6,380
)
Stock-based compensation
 
3,283

 
2,530

 
9,579

 
7,037

Secondary offering expenses
 

 
365

 

 
365

Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles
 
45

 

 
135

 

Revaluation of contingent consideration liability
 
(700
)
 

 
(1,600
)
 

Severance costs
 
472

 

 
1,480

 

Income from operations (Non-GAAP)
 
$
4,879

 
$
4,788

 
$
5,456

 
$
1,022

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) (GAAP)
 
$
624

 
$
813

 
$
(6,299
)
 
$
(8,454
)
Stock-based compensation
 
3,283

 
2,530

 
9,579

 
7,037

Secondary offering expenses
 

 
365

 

 
365

Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles
 
45

 

 
135

 

Revaluation of contingent consideration liability
 
(700
)
 

 
(1,600
)
 

Severance costs
 
472

 

 
1,480

 

Non-cash interest expense
 
40

 
65

 
120

 
256

Net income (loss) (Non-GAAP)
 
$
3,764

 
$
3,773

 
$
3,415

 
$
(796
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) per share, diluted (GAAP)
 
$
0.01

 
$
0.02

 
$
(0.14
)
 
$
(0.20
)
Stock-based compensation
 
0.07

 
0.06

 
0.21

 
0.17

Secondary offering expenses
 

 

 

 

Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles
 

 

 

 

Revaluation of contingent consideration liability
 
(0.01
)
 

 
(0.03
)
 

Severance costs
 
0.01

 

 
0.03

 

Non-cash interest expense
 

 

 

 
0.01

Net income (loss) per share, diluted (Non-GAAP)
 
$
0.08

 
$
0.08

 
$
0.07

 
$
(0.02
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shares used in per share calculation, diluted (Non-GAAP)
 
47,996

 
48,786

 
48,844

 
42,664


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