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Hughes Communications, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2006 Results17 May 2006
Hughes Communications, Inc. (Hughes) (OTC Bulletin Board: HGCM), the global leader in broadband satellite network solutions and services, today announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2006, its first quarter as a publicly traded company. Hughes' consolidated operations are classified into three reportable segments: VSAT; Telecom Systems; and Other. VSAT and Telecom Systems represent all of the operations of Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HNS), Hughes' principal operating subsidiary. The Other segment includes the financial results of Hughes Corporate, Electronic System Products, Inc., and the minority interest in the other companies that were contributed from SkyTerra Communications, Inc., Hughes' predecessor, prior to the separation of SkyTerra and Hughes in February 2006. Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HNS) Revenue in Hughes' wholly owned subsidiary, HNS, was $196.8 million in the first quarter of 2006, an increase of $18.6 million or 10% over revenues of $178.2 million in the same period in 2005. Net income improved by $14.6 million to $0.2 million for the first quarter of 2006, compared to a loss of $14.4 million for the same period in 2005. EBITDA improved by $18.3 million to $16.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 from negative $2.1 million for the same period in 2005. Commenting on the first quarter performance, Pradman Kaul, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Overall, we are very pleased with the performance of the company in the first quarter. Revenue growth of 10% over the same quarter last year combined with approximately $18 million growth in EBITDA, underscore the excellent operating results. In addition, we launched the new HughesNet(TM) brand for all our broadband services." Mr. Kaul added, "Our financial results for the first quarter indicate that our key strategic thrusts are working well. We continue to see revenue growth being fueled by our North America Consumer/SMB and International service businesses for the rest of 2006. The cost cutting measures that we took in 2004 and 2005 are producing the desired results as evidenced by the significant improvement in operating and net income." Grant Barber, Chief Financial Officer, said, "We are pleased with the solid operating results posted in this quarter. In addition, our successful closing of $450 million of senior unsecured notes in early April, allowed us to retire our bank debt of $325 million. We also had a successful rights offering of $100 million to repay the Apollo debt borrowed in connection with the purchase of the remaining 50% of HNS' equity from DIRECTV in January 2006. We are confident that, due to these actions, we now have a strong balance sheet with the resources available for us to pursue appropriate strategic initiatives, including SPACEWAY(TM)." HNS operates in two business segments consisting of the very small aperture terminal, or VSAT, segment (including SPACEWAY), which provides satellite-based private networks to large enterprises and broadband Internet access to consumers and small and medium businesses and other business users such as small office and home office users, or SMBs, and the Telecom Systems segment consisting of HNS' mobile satellite systems business unit and its terrestrial microwave business unit. Revenues in the VSAT segment increased 13%, driven by the strong performance of HNS' North American Consumer/SMB and International businesses. During this quarter, there were more than 36,000 gross additions to HNS' total subscriber base, with a churn of approximately 2%. Increased growth in HNS' Indian and Brazilian subsidiaries contributed to the International revenue growth. Set forth below is a table highlighting certain of HNS' results for the three months ended March 31, 2006 and March 31, 2005 and the increase or decrease between the periods presented: HNS ($'000) Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 2005 Change Revenue VSAT $ 181,307 $ 160,885 $ 20,422 Telecom Systems 15,485 17,346 (1,861) Total HNS $ 196,792 $ 178,231 $ 18,561 Operating income (loss) VSAT $ 7,237 $ (15,654) $ 22,891 Telecom Systems 1,751 1,903 (152) Total HNS $ 8,988 $ (13,751) $ 22,739 Net Income (loss) $ 194 $ (14,363) $ 14,557 EBITDA $ 16,202 $ (2,085) $ 18,287 Adjusted EBITDA (a) $ 17,717 $ 16,586 $ 1,131 (a) For the definition of Adjusted EBITDA, see "Reconciliation of Non- GAAP Financial Measures to GAAP Financial Measures" below. On April 13, 2006, Hughes' wholly owned subsidiaries, HNS and HNS Finance Corp., issued $450 million in aggregate principal amount of 9.5% Senior Notes due 2014 in a private placement. The notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by each of HNS' current and future domestic subsidiaries that guarantee HNS' indebtedness or the indebtedness of any other HNS subsidiary guarantor. A portion of the net proceeds of the offering was used to repay term loan borrowings under HNS' prior credit facilities. The remainder is available to HNS for general corporate purposes. In connection with the offering, HNS also amended its $50.0 million senior secured revolving credit facility pursuant to an amendment and restatement of the credit agreement governing this credit facility. Select First Quarter Highlights * Shipped one millionth VSAT terminal. This marks a major milestone in the global VSAT industry. * Launched the HughesNet brand to replace the DIRECWAY(R) brand. HughesNet encompasses all of HNS' broadband service offerings for Enterprise, Government, and Consumer/SMB businesses. * Launched the HughesNet Managed Network Services offerings. HughesNet Managed Network Services are designed to maximize reliability, minimize complexity, and optimize access techniques associated with operating enterprise-wide broadband networks. * HN7740S was added to the HN7000S series of high-performance satellite routers. The HN7740S features two Voice over IP (VoIP) ports combined with two broadband LAN ports, enabling international service operators to deliver a flexible range of voice and high-speed data services from a single, compact, integrated platform. * Successfully tested the SPACEWAY technology using DIRECTV's SPACEWAY 2 satellite and HNS' Network Operations and Control Center and remote terminals. Hughes Communications, Inc. (Hughes) On January 1, 2006, Hughes Communications, Inc. consummated the purchase (the "January 2006 Acquisition"), from DTV Network Systems, Inc. of the remaining 50% of Hughes Network Systems, LLC for a purchase price of $100.0 million. As a result of the January 2006 Acquisition, Hughes Communications, Inc. now owns 100% of the Class A membership interests of HNS. As a result of the January 2006 Acquisition, Hughes Communications, Inc.'s business has changed materially. For periods following the closing of the January 2006 Acquisition, financial position and operating results of HNS is included in Hughes Communications Inc.'s consolidated financial statements. From April 22, 2005 (the date of the April 2005 Acquisition of the initial 50% interest in HNS) through December 31, 2005, Hughes Communications, Inc.'s investment in HNS is recorded using the equity method of accounting. Certain financial information for Hughes is shown below. The financial information for the three months ended March 31, 2006 is a combination of the HNS and Other Businesses. Because the initial 50% interest in HNS was not acquired until April 2005, the financial information for the three months ended March 31, 2005 consists solely of the Other Businesses. The condensed financial statements of Hughes and HNS as of March 31, 2006 and for the three months ended March 31, 2006 are attached to this press release. HCI ($'000) Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 2005 Change Revenue VSAT $ 181,307 $ - $ 181,307 Telecom Systems 15,485 - 15,485 Other 82 135 (53) Total HCI $ 196,874 $ 135 $ 196,739 Operating income (loss) VSAT $ 7,237 $ - $ 7,237 Telecom Systems 1,751 - 1,751 Other (2,229) (2,155) (74) Total HCI $ 6,759 $ (2,155) $ 8,914 Net Loss $ (55,544) $ (7,175) $ (48,369) EBITDA $ 12,821 $ (7,723) $ 20,544 (a) For the definition of EBITDA, see "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to GAAP Financial Measures" below. The net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2006 includes a tax charge of approximately $51.3 million in connection with the SkyTerra/Hughes separation. As Hughes is the accounting successor to SkyTerra, the taxes associated with the separation are included in Hughes' results for the quarter ended March 31, 2006 and a portion of the deferred tax assets were utilized to satisfy the tax expense resulting from the taxable gain. Accordingly, Hughes does not expect this expense to have a significant impact on its cash from operations. Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to GAAP Financial Measures The following table reconciles the differences between HNS' net income as determined under United States of America generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Adjusted EBITDA. HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS, LLC RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA Three Months Ended March 31, (Dollars in thousands) 2006 2005 Net income (loss) $ 194 $(14,363) Add: Interest expense 9,394 1,014 Foreign income tax expense (benefit) 487 (81) Depreciation and amortization 7,129 11,264 Less: Interest income (1,001) 81 EBITDA $ 16,202 $ (2,085) Add: Facilities costs - 1,462 Transaction costs related to the April 2005 Acquisition - 38 Elimination of payroll and benefits reflective of headcount reductions - 5,418 Assumed net reduction of SPACEWAY operating costs - 4,542 Benefits/insurance programs sponsored by DIRECTV 653 5,362 Legal expenses related to non-acquired business - 1,849 Equity incentive plan compensation 59 - Management fee to Hughes Communications, Inc. 250 - HughesNet branding costs 552 - Adjusted EBITDA $ 17,717 $ 16,586 HUGHES COMMUNICATIONS, INC. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO EBITDA Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 2005 (Dollars in thousands) Net loss $(55,544) $ (7,175) Add: Interest expense 11,101 - Income tax expense 51,321 - Depreciation and amortization 7,129 7 Less: Interest income (1,186) (555) EBITDA $ 12,821 $ (7,723) Note: EBITDA is defined as HNS' earnings (loss) before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is used in calculating covenant compliance under HNS' credit agreement and the indenture governing HNS' 9 1/2% Senior Notes due 2014. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA further adjusted to exclude certain adjustments, including the net costs of SPACEWAY for the first quarter of 2005 to reflect the effects of the implementation of the SPACEWAY services agreement with DIRECTV, Inc. as if it had occurred on January 1, 2005. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not recognized terms under GAAP. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not represent net income or cash flows from operations, as these terms are defined under GAAP, and should not be considered as alternatives to net income as an indicator of HNS' operating performance or to cash flows as a measure of liquidity. Additionally, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not intended to be measures of cash flow available to management for discretionary use, as such measures do not consider certain cash requirements such as capital expenditures (including expenditures on VSAT operating lease hardware and capitalized software development costs), tax payments, and debt service requirements (including VSAT operating lease hardware). EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as presented herein are not necessarily comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are presented herein because HNS and Hughes use such information in their review of the performance of management and in the performance of their business. In addition, information concerning Adjusted EBITDA is being presented because it reflects important components included in the financial covenants under the senior note indenture and HNS' credit agreement. About Hughes Communications, Inc. Hughes Communications, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: HGCM) is the 100 percent owner of Hughes Network Systems, LLC. Hughes is the global leader in providing broadband satellite networks and services for enterprises, governments, small businesses, and consumers. HughesNet encompasses all broadband solutions and managed services from Hughes, bridging the best of satellite and terrestrial technologies. Its broadband satellite products are based on the IPoS (IP over Satellite) global standard, approved by the TIA, ETSI, and ITU standards organizations. To date, Hughes has shipped more than one million systems to customers in over 100 countries. Headquartered outside Washington, D.C., in Germantown, Maryland, USA, Hughes maintains sales and support offices worldwide. For more information, please visit http://www.hughes.com. Safe Harbor Statement under the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 This press release may contain statements that are forward looking, as that term is defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, discussions regarding industry outlook and the Company's expectations regarding the performance of its business, its future liquidity and capital resource needs, its strategic plans and objectives and the ability to launch and deploy SPACEWAY 3. These forward-looking statements are based on management's beliefs, as well as assumptions made by, and information currently available to, management. When used in this release, the words "believe," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "project," "plans" and similar expressions and the use of future dates are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although management believes that the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that these expectations will prove to have been correct. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. These statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including, but not limited to, the following: risks related to the Company's substantial leverage and restrictions contained in its debt agreements, technological developments, its reliance on providers of satellite transponder capacity, changes in demand for the Company's services and products, competition, industry trends, regulatory changes, foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations and other risks identified and discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 17, 2006 and in the other documents the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time. HUGHES, HUGHESNET, SPACEWAY, and IPOS are trademarks of Hughes Network Systems, LLC. DIRECTV and DIRECWAY are registered trademarks of The DIRECTV Group, Inc. Attachments Hughes Communications, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Hughes Network Systems, LLC Condensed Balance Sheets Condensed Statements of Operations Condensed Statements of Cash Flows HUGHES COMMUNICATIONS, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Dollars in thousands, except share data) (Unaudited) March 31, December 31, 2006 2005 ASSETS Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 89,860 $ 21,964 Short-term investments 15,516 6,000 Receivables, net 178,740 47 Inventories, net 72,754 - Prepaid expenses and other 48,069 2,773 Deferred income taxes - 23,378 Asset held for sale - 468 Total current assets 404,939 54,630 Property, net 246,925 18 Capitalized software costs, net 26,237 - Intangible assets, net 31,540 - Investment in Hughes Network Systems, LLC - 75,282 Investment in Mobile Satellite Ventures LP - 42,761 Deferred income taxes - 26,956 Other assets 37,964 5,690 Total Assets $ 747,605 $ 205,337 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current Liabilities Accounts payable $ 58,758 $ 2,380 Short term borrowings 27,105 - Accrued liabilities 100,580 2,473 Due to affiliates 38 - Liabilities held for sale - 525 Total current liabilities 186,481 5,378 Long-term debt 344,557 - Other long-term liabilities 12,907 - Total liabilities 543,945 5,378 Commitments and contingencies Minority interests 6,527 8,474 Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value, net of amortized discount of $28,194 at December 31, 2005 - 93,100 Stockholders' Equity Preferred stock, $0.001 par value. Authorized 1,000,000 shares, no shares issued and outstanding - - Preferred stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 10,000,000 shares, issued 1,199,007 shares as Series A Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock at December 31, 2005 - - Common stock, $0.001 par value. Authorized 64,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 18,669,787 shares at March 31, 2006 and 4,365,988 shares at December 31, 2005 19 4 Non-voting common stock, $0.01 par value. Authorized 50,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 4,495,106 shares at December 31, 2005 - 45 Additional paid in capital 624,223 473,737 Accumulated deficit (426,839) (371,295) Accumulated other comprehensive loss (270) (4,106) Total Stockholders' Equity 197,133 98,385 Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 747,605 $ 205,337 HUGHES COMMUNICATIONS, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Dollars in thousands, except share data) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 2005 Revenues Services $ 105,316 $ 135 Hardware sales 91,558 - Total Revenues 196,874 135 Operating Costs and Expenses Cost of services 72,469 137 Cost of hardware products sold 73,672 - Research and development 7,937 - Sales and marketing 19,705 - General and administrative 15,265 2,153 Amortization of intangibles 1,067 - Total Operating Costs and Expenses 190,115 2,290 Operating income (loss) 6,759 (2,155) Interest expense (11,101) - Equity in loss of Mobile Satellite Ventures LP (1,521) (4,589) Other income, net 1,442 85 Loss before discontinued operations and taxes (4,421) (6,659) Income tax expense (51,321) - Loss before discontinued operations (55,742) (6,659) Loss from discontinued operations (42) (516) Gain on sale of discontinued operations 240 - Net Loss (55,544) (7,175) Cumulative dividends and accretion of convertible preferred stock to liquidation value (1,454) (2,493) Net loss attributable to common stockholders $ (56,998) $ (9,668) Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share: Continuing operations $ (5.65) $ (1.05) Discontinued operations 0.02 (0.06) Net loss per share $ (5.63) $ (1.11) Basic and diluted weighted average common shares outstanding 10,121,622 8,700,843 HUGHES COMMUNICATIONS, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 2005 Cash Flows from Operating Activities Net loss $ (55,544) $ (7,175) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash flows from operating activities: Loss on discontinued operations 42 516 Depreciation and amortization 7,129 7 Amortization of debt issuance cost 364 - Stock based compensation 1,043 699 Equity in loss of unconsolidated affiliates 1,653 4,588 Loss on investments in affiliates - 1,456 Gain on disposal of assets (240) (49) Deferred income taxes 50,334 - Minority interest (301) (918) Compensation for issuance of warrants by consolidated subsidiary - 53 Change in other operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions: Receivables, net 23,528 (24) Inventories, net 929 - Prepaid expenses and other 3,760 (2,010) Deferred revenue - (21) Accounts payable (11,007) 826 Accrued liabilities and other (36,595) - Net cash used in continuing operations (14,905) (2,052) Net cash provided by discontinued operations (9) (418) Net cash used in Operating Activities (14,914) (2,470) Cash Flows from Investing Activities Cash paid for investments in affiliates - (375) Sales of short-term investments 3,000 39,404 Purchases of short-term investments (2,015) (12,080) Expenditures for property (11,354) - Proceeds from sale of property 59 74 Expenditures for capitalized software (4,562) - Acquisitions/divestitures, net of cash received 12,915 - Other, net (67) - Net cash (used in) provided by continuing operations (2,024) 27,023 Net cash used in discontinued operations - (9) Net cash (used in) provided by Investing Activities (2,024) 27,014 Cash Flows from Financing Activities Net decrease in notes and loans payable (934) - Debt borrowing from Apollo 100,000 - Debt repayment to Apollo (100,000) - Proceeds from rights offering 100,000 - Distribution to SkyTerra (8,542) - Payment of dividends on preferred stock (1,394) (1,394) Proceeds from exercise of stock options and warrants 1,300 77 Long-term debt borrowings 2,714 - Repayment of long-term debt (8,533) - Net cash provided by (used in) continuing operations 84,611 (1,317) Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations - - Net cash provided by (used in) Financing Activities 84,611 (1,317) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 223 29 Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 67,896 23,256 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period 21,964 34,759 Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period $ 89,860 $ 58,015 Supplemental Cash Flow Information Cash paid for interest $ 9,704 - Cash paid for income taxes $ 1,076 - Supplemental Non-Cash Disclosure Net liability distributed to SkyTerra, net of cash $ 48,113 - HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (Dollars in Thousands) (Unaudited) Consolidated Consolidated Successor Successor March 31, December 31, 2006 2005 ASSETS Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 77,603 $ 113,267 Short-term investments 15,516 13,511 Receivables, net 178,537 200,982 Inventories, net 72,753 73,526 Prepaid expenses and other 43,736 48,672 Total Current Assets 388,145 449,958 Property, net 246,925 259,578 Capitalized software costs, net 26,237 16,664 Intangible assets, net 31,540 - Other assets 32,430 30,324 Total Assets $ 725,277 $ 756,524 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current Liabilities Accounts payable $ 56,696 $ 51,294 Short term borrowings 27,105 29,616 Accrued liabilities 97,245 130,601 Due to affiliates 371 18,960 Total Current Liabilities 181,417 230,471 Long-term debt 344,557 342,406 Due to affiliates - long term - 8,967 Other long-term liabilities 12,907 3,494 Total Liabilities 538,881 585,338 Commitments and contingencies Minority interests 6,527 6,594 Equity Class A membership units 175,841 125,768 Class B membership units - - Retained earnings 194 46,571 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 3,834 (7,747) Total Equity 179,869 164,592 Total Liabilities and Equity $ 725,277 $ 756,524 HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Dollars in Thousands) (Unaudited) Combined Consolidated Consolidated Successor Predecessor Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 2005 Revenues Services $ 105,234 $ 96,840 Hardware sales 91,558 81,391 Total Revenues 196,792 178,231 Operating Costs and Expenses Cost of services 72,451 69,954 Cost of hardware products sold 73,672 67,183 Research and development 7,937 15,464 Sales and marketing 19,705 20,828 General and administrative 12,972 18,553 Amortization of intangibles 1,067 - Total Operating Costs and Expenses 187,804 191,982 Operating income (loss) 8,988 (13,751) Interest expense (9,394) (1,014) Other income, net 1,087 321 Income (loss) before income taxes 681 (14,444) Income tax (expense) benefit (487) 81 Net Income (Loss) $ 194 $ (14,363) HUGHES NETWORK SYSTEMS CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Dollars in Thousands) (Unaudited) Combined Consolidated Consolidated Successor Predecessor Three Months Ended March 31, 2006 2005 Cash Flows from Operating Activities Net income (loss) $ 194 $ (14,363) Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash flows from operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 7,129 11,264 Amortization of debt issuance cost 364 - Equity plan compensation expense 59 - Change in other operating assets and liabilities: Receivables, net 23,711 20,751 Inventories, net 929 (3,074) Prepaid expenses and other 5,489 (14,739) Accounts payable (11,072) (28,321) Accrued liabilities and other (37,980) (18,621) Net Cash Used in Operating Activities (11,177) (47,103) Cash Flows from Investing Activities Change in restricted cash - (787) Purchase of short-term investments, net (2,015) - Expenditures for property (11,354) (14,120) Proceeds from sale of property 42 - Expenditures for capitalized software (4,562) (2,585) Other, net (68) (367) Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (17,957) (17,859) Cash Flows from Financing Activities Net (decrease) increase in notes and loans payable (934) 8,441 Contributions from prior parent, net - 70,577 Long-term debt borrowings 2,714 8,452 Repayment of long-term debt (8,533) (22,967) Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities (6,753) 64,503 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 223 4,526 Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (35,664) 4,067 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period 113,267 14,807 Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period $ 77,603 $ 18,874 Supplemental Cash Flow Information Cash paid for interest $ 7,997 $ 875 Cash paid for income taxes $ 1,076 $ 189 Supplemental Non-Cash disclosure due to acquisition by Hughes Communications, Inc. Increase in assets acquired $ 19,506 Increase in liabilities assumed (8,316) Increase in net assets acquired $ 11,190
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