FAIRFAX, Va., May 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WidePoint Corporation (NYSE American: WYY), the leading provider of Trusted Mobility Management (TM2) specializing in Telecommunications Lifecycle Management, Identity Management and Bill Presentment & Analytics solutions, today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2019.

First Quarter 2019 and Recent Operational Highlights:

  • Secured more than $1.3 million in Trusted Mobility Management (TM2) contracts, the majority of which are high-margin, commercial contracts
  • Successfully implemented ITMSTM Instance with GovCloud, an industry first that strengthens the competitive advantage of TM2 and represents the fist significant step towards achieving a FedRAMP certification
  • Secured $1.6 million contract expansion with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency, increasing the number of devices managed by 50% to 45,000
  • Teamed with Leidos on the NASA Nest contract to provide Managed Mobility Services in support of the agency’s mission
  • Relocated company headquarters to Fairfax, VA as part of consolidation and cost-savings strategy

First Quarter 2019 Financial Highlights (results compared to the same year-ago period):

  • Revenues increased 9% to $21.9 million
  • Gross profit increased 20% to $4.3 million
  • Net income of $384,000
  • Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, increased to $1.0 million, marking the company’s seventh consecutive quarter of positive adjusted EBITDA

First Quarter 2019 Financial Summary

     
(in millions, except per share amounts)March 31, 2019 March 31, 2018 
   
 (Unaudited) 
Revenues$21.9  $20.1  
Gross Profit$4.3  $3.6  
Gross Profit Margin 19%  18% 
Operating Expenses$3.8  $4.0  
Income (Loss) from Operations$0.5  $(0.4) 
Net Income (Loss)$0.4  $(0.5) 
Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share (EPS)$0.00  $(0.01) 
Adjusted EBITDA$1.0  $0.1  
     

The following statements are forward-looking, and actual results could differ materially depending on market conditions and the factors set forth under the “Safe Harbor Statement” below.

Financial Outlook
For the fiscal year ending December 31, 2019, the company is reiterating its revenues guidance of $90.0 million to $93.0 million, representing growth of 8% to 12%. The company is also raising its adjusted EBITDA guidance to $2.75 million to $3.5 million, which represents an improvement compared to fiscal 2018. The increase reflects the company’s strategic investments in sales and marketing and product development to accelerate growth as well as a $400,000 increase due to new FASB guidance regarding the treatment of capital lease. The company’s financial outlook is based on current expectations.

Management Commentary
“The first quarter was a strong start to what we anticipate will be a solid year for WidePoint as we delivered continued solid financial results, expanded on new and current customer relationships, and improved our industry leading suite of credentials,” said WidePoint’s CEO, Jin Kang. “Our financial performance in the first quarter was highlighted by our first quarter of GAAP profitability in nearly six years, a 20% increase in gross profit and positive adjusted EBITDA of approximately $1.0 million, all of which demonstrate improved leverage in our financial model.

“Operationally, the recent contracts we secured in the first quarter with CBP, CNA, and others, highlight that our internal sales team, our strategic partnerships with systems integrators, as well as our cross-selling and up-selling initiatives continue to be an effective means of landing new business. We also made substantial progress this quarter in bolstering our credentials by successfully implementing ITMSTM Instance with GovCloud, which is a first for our industry and a crucial step towards achieving a FedRAMP certification.

“We remain optimistic about the remainder of 2019 and beyond, and we look forward to continuing with our strategy to more aggressively grow the topline while improving our margins, improving profitability and returning greater value to our supportive shareholders.”

Conference Call
WidePoint management will hold a conference call today (May 14, 2019) at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time (1:30 p.m. local time) to discuss these results.

WidePoint President and CEO Jin Kang, Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Jason Holloway, and President and CEO of Soft-ex Communications and WidePoint Interim CFO Ian Sparling will host the conference call, followed by a question and answer period.

U.S. dial-in number: 877-407-9210
International number: 201-689-8049

Please call the conference telephone number 5-10 minutes prior to the start time. An operator will register your name and organization. If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact Gateway Investor Relations at 949-574-3860.    

The conference call will be broadcast live and available for replay here and via the investor relations section of the company’s website.

A replay of the conference call will be available after 7:30 p.m. Eastern time on the same day through August 14, 2019.

Toll-free replay number: 877-481-4010
International replay number: 919-882-2331
Replay ID: 47592

About WidePoint
WidePoint Corporation (NYSE American: WYY) is a leading provider of trusted mobility management (TM2) solutions, including telecom management, mobile management, identity management, and bill presentment and analytics. For more information, visit widepoint.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
WidePoint uses a variety of operational and financial metrics, including non-GAAP financial measures such as Adjusted EBITDA, to enable it to analyze its performance and financial condition. The presentation of non-GAAP financial information should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of GAAP Net loss to Adjusted EBITDA is included on the schedules attached hereto.

     
    THREE MONTHS ENDED
    MARCH 31,
     2019   2018 
     
    (Unaudited)
NET INCOME (LOSS)$   384,100   $(462,200)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to EBITDA:   
 Depreciation and amortization   472,700    393,400 
 Amortization of deferred financing costs   1,300    7,800 
 Income tax provision   28,000    6,200 
 Interest income   (4,500)  (3,300)
 Interest expense   76,200    26,000 
       
EBITDA $   957,800   $(32,100)
Other adjustments to reconcile net loss to Adjusted EBITDA:   
 Provision for doubtful accounts   7,600    (5,800)
 Stock-based compensation expense   89,300    124,400 
       
Adjusted EBITDA$   1,054,700   $86,500 
 

Safe Harbor Statement
The information contained in any materials that may be accessed above was, to the best of WidePoint Corporations’ knowledge, timely and accurate as of the date and/or dates indicated in such materials. However, the passage of time can render information stale, and you should not rely on the continued accuracy of any such materials. WidePoint Corporation has no responsibility to update any information contained in any such materials. In addition, you should refer to periodic reports filed by WidePoint Corporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission for information regarding the risks and uncertainties to which forward-looking statements made in such materials are subject. Such risks and uncertainties may cause WidePoint Corporation’s actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.

Investor Relations:
Gateway Investor Relations
Matt Glover or Charlie Schumacher
949-574-3860
WYY@gatewayir.com


WIDEPOINT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

    
 MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
 2019
 2018
  
  
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS   
Cash and cash equivalents$   4,567,168   $2,431,892 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts   
of $112,754 and $106,733 in 2019 and 2018, respectively   11,220,420    11,089,315 
Unbilled accounts receivable   8,232,585    9,566,170 
Other current assets   1,200,056    1,086,686 
    
Total current assets   25,220,229    24,174,063 
    
NONCURRENT ASSETS   
Property and equipment, net   737,766    1,012,684 
Operating lease right of use asset, net   5,969,894    - 
Intangibles, net   2,959,442    3,103,753 
Goodwill   18,555,578    18,555,578 
Other long-term assets   233,073    209,099 
    
Total assets$   53,675,982   $47,055,177 
    
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
    
CURRENT LIABILITIES   
Accounts payable$   9,374,095   $7,363,621 
Accrued expenses   9,676,357    10,716,438 
Deferred revenue   1,690,592    2,072,344 
Current portion of finance leases   481,562    107,325 
Current portion of other term obligations   88,226    192,263 
    
Total current liabilities   21,310,832    20,451,991 
    
NONCURRENT LIABILITIES   
Finance leases, net of current portion   5,594,671    122,040 
Other term obligations, net of current portion   -    73,952 
Deferred revenue   351,262    466,714 
Deferred tax liability   1,558,162    1,523,510 
    
Total liabilities   28,814,927    22,638,207 
    
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY   
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 10,000,000 shares   
authorized; 2,045,714 shares issued and none outstanding -   - 
Common stock, $0.001 par value; 110,000,000 shares   
authorized; 84,112,446 and 84,112,446 shares   
issued and oustanding, respectively   84,113    84,113 
Additional paid-in capital   95,015,826    94,926,560 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (215,767)  (186,485)
Accumulated deficit   (70,023,117)  (70,407,218)
    
Total stockholders’ equity   24,861,055    24,416,970 
    
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$   53,675,982   $47,055,177 
 

 WIDEPOINT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

       
    THREE MONTHS ENDED
    MARCH 31,
     2019   2018 
     
    (Unaudited)
REVENUES$   21,916,902   $20,079,619 
COST OF REVENUES (including amortization and depreciation   
 of $232,191, and $295,979, respectively)   17,663,059    16,527,612 
GROSS PROFIT   4,253,843    3,552,007 
       
OPERATING EXPENSES   
 Sales and marketing   393,411    534,637 
 General and administrative expenses (including share-based   
  compensation of $89,266, and $124,404, respectively)   3,134,709    3,353,341 
 Depreciation and amortization   240,548    97,386 
         
   Total operating expenses   3,768,668    3,985,364 
       
INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS   485,175    (433,357)
       
OTHER (EXPENSE) INCOME   
 Interest income   4,462    3,326 
 Interest expense   (77,545)  (25,950)
 Other income   9    (2)
         
   Total other expense   (73,074)  (22,626)
       
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAX PROVISION   412,101    (455,983)
INCOME TAX PROVISION   28,000    6,190 
       
NET INCOME (LOSS)$   384,101   $(462,173)
       
BASIC EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE$   0.00   $(0.01)
BASIC WEIGHTED-AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING   83,812,448    83,041,597 
       
DILUTED EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE$   0.00   $(0.01)
DILUTED WEIGHTED-AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING   83,814,670    83,041,597