Exhibit 99.1
                        
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NEWS RELEASE

Westell Delivers $2.9 Million Positive Cash Flow for Fiscal 3Q17

Accelerated expense structure reset and gross margin above 40% drives sequential
EPS improvement of 69%

AURORA, IL, February 8, 2017 – Westell Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSTL), a leading provider of high-performance wireless infrastructure solutions, today announced results for its fiscal 2017 third quarter ended December 31, 2016 (3Q17). Management will host a conference call to discuss financial and business results tomorrow, Thursday, February 9, 2017, at 9:30 AM Eastern Time (details below).
GAAP operating expenses were $7.8 million in 3Q17, a 36% reduction compared to $12.2 million in 2Q17. Non-GAAP operating expenses, which exclude stock-based compensation, amortization of acquired intangible assets, and restructuring and restructuring-related charges, were $5.9 million in 3Q17, a 24% reduction compared to $7.8 million in 2Q17.
 
3Q17
3 months ended 12/31/16
2Q17
3 months ended 9/30/16
 + favorable /
- unfavorable
Consolidated Revenue
$15.0M
$17.8M
-16%
Net Income (Loss)
($1.8M)
($5.8M)
+69%
Gross Margin
40.4%
35.8%
+4.6%
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
($0.03)
($0.09)
+69%
Non-GAAP Net Income (Loss) (1)
$0.2M
($1.1M)
+120%
Non-GAAP Earnings (Loss) Per Share (1)
$0.00
($0.02)
+120%
Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA (1)
$0.5M
($0.7M)
+174%
(1) Please refer to the schedule at the end of this press release for a complete GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation and other information related to non-GAAP financial measures.

“We substantially exceeded our goal for positive cash flow and lower operating expenses, and generated a healthy gross margin greater than our 40% target,” said Kirk Brannock, President and CEO of Westell Technologies. “In the process, we have largely reset the Company’s expense structure that is designed to significantly improve profitability. As a result, in 3Q17, bottom line performance improved by $4.0 million, or 69% sequentially, and we achieved positive non-GAAP profitability for the first time since 3Q14.”








Consolidated revenue in 3Q17 was $15.0 million, and comprised $6.2 million from the In-Building Wireless (IBW) segment, $5.5 million from the Intelligent Site Management and Services (ISMS) segment, and $3.2 million from the Communication Network Solutions (CNS) segment.

“On the revenue side, despite a seasonally low CNS quarter, ISMS increased sequentially and had its best quarter since 3Q16. In addition, IBW was strong again in 3Q17, including robust quarterly sales of our UDIT (Universal DAS Interface Tray) and continued favorable momentum for our half-watt public safety repeater. In 3Q17, we also announced our new two-watt public safety repeater, which is expected to be available for customers in fiscal 4Q17,” Brannock said.

Cash grew 14% to $23.8 million at December 31, 2016, compared to $20.9 million at September 30, 2016, driven by the profitable non-GAAP results and improved working capital.
In-Building Wireless (IBW) Segment
IBW’s sequential revenue decrease was due primarily to lower sales of commercial repeaters. IBW’s segment gross margin increase was driven primarily by lower costs and a more favorable mix.
 
3Q17
3 months ended 12/31/16
2Q17
3 months ended 9/30/16
 + favorable /
- unfavorable
IBW Segment Revenue
$6.2M
$6.6M
-6%
IBW Segment Gross Margin (1)
40.3%
33.6%
+6.7%
IBW Segment R&D Expense
$1.3M
$1.6M
+18%
IBW Segment Profit
$1.2M
$0.6M
+88%
(1)  Excluding charges of $0.2 million in 2Q17 related to the previously announced discontinuation of the ClearLink DAS, IBW segment 2Q17 gross margin was 36.5%. Please refer to the schedule at the end of this press release for a complete GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation.
Intelligent Site Management & Services (ISMS) Segment
ISMS’s sequential revenue increase was driven primarily by higher deployment services revenue. ISMS’s segment gross margin increase was driven primarily by a more favorable mix.
 
3Q17
3 months ended 12/31/16
2Q17
3 months ended 9/30/16
 + favorable /
- unfavorable
ISMS Segment Revenue
$5.5M
$5.1M
+8%
ISMS Segment Gross Margin
50.6%
47.1%
+3.5%
ISMS Segment R&D Expense
$0.8M
$1.2M
+35%
ISMS Segment Profit
$2.0M
$1.2M
+70%




Communication Network Solutions Group (CNS) Segment
CNS’s product lines are used primarily in the outside communication networks; as a result, the December quarter tends to be CNS’s lowest revenue quarter. In 3Q17, CNS’s sequential revenue decrease was most affected by sequential drops in sales of Integrated Cabinets and Tower Mounted Amplifiers. CNS’s gross margin decrease was due primarily to the lower revenue.

 
3Q17
3 months ended 12/31/16
2Q17
3 months ended 9/30/16
 + favorable /
- unfavorable
CNS Segment Revenue
$3.2M
$6.0M
-46%
CNS Segment Gross Margin
23.1%
28.7%
-5.6%
CNS Segment R&D Expense
$0.3M
$0.5M
+39%
CNS Segment Profit
$0.4M
$1.2M
-64%

Conference Call Information
Management will discuss financial and business results during the quarterly conference call on Thursday, February 9, 2017, at 9:30 AM Eastern Time. Investors may quickly register online in advance of the call at https://www.conferenceplus.com/Westell. After registering, participants receive dial-in numbers, a passcode and a registration ID that is used to uniquely identify their presence and automatically join them into the audio conference. A participant may also register by telephone on February 9, 2017, by calling 888-206-4065 no later than 8:15 AM Central Time (9:15 AM Eastern Time) and providing the operator confirmation number 44112765.

This news release and related information that may be discussed on the conference call will be posted on the Investor Relations section of Westell's website: http://www.westell.com/about-us/investor-relations. A digital recording of the entire conference will be available for replay on Westell's website by approximately 1:00 PM Eastern Time following the conclusion of the conference.

About Westell Technologies
Westell is a leading provider of high-performance wireless infrastructure solutions focused on innovation and differentiation at the edge of communication networks, where end users connect. The Company's comprehensive set of products and solutions enable service providers and network operators to improve performance and reduce operating expenses. With millions of products successfully deployed worldwide, Westell is a trusted partner for transforming networks into high quality, reliable systems. For more information, please visit www.westell.com.
 
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Financial Tables to Follow:




Westell Technologies, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

 
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
 
 
December 31,
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
 
 
2016
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
 
Revenue
 
$
14,983

 
$
17,780

 
$
20,215

 
$
47,579

 
$
67,299

 
Gross profit
 
6,054

 
6,367

 
7,963

 
16,986

 
26,623

 
Gross margin
 
40.4
%
 
35.8
%
 
39.4
%
 
35.7
%
 
39.6
%
 
Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
R&D
 
2,414

 
3,327

 
4,893

 
10,018

 
14,604

 
Sales and marketing
 
1,943

 
2,896

 
3,900

 
8,220

 
11,209

 
General and administrative
 
1,777

 
2,218

 
2,627

 
6,340

 
8,089

 
Intangible amortization
 
1,212

 
1,201

 
1,418

 
3,613

 
4,249

 
Restructuring
 
490

(1) 
2,601

(1) 
—

 
3,055

(1) 
17

 
Long-lived assets impairment
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
1,181

(2) 
—

 
Total operating expenses
 
7,836

 
12,243

 
12,838

 
32,427

 
38,168

 
Operating profit (loss)
 
(1,782
)
 
(5,876
)
 
(4,875
)
 
(15,441
)
 
(11,545
)
 
Other income (expense), net
 
(15
)
 
74

 
85

 
76

 
62

 
Income (loss) before income taxes and discontinued operations
 
(1,797
)
 
(5,802
)
 
(4,790
)
 
(15,365
)
 
(11,483
)
 
Income tax benefit (expense)
 
(10
)
 
(8
)
 
(7
)
 
(20
)
 
75

 
Net income (loss) from continuing operations
 
(1,807
)
 
(5,810
)
 
(4,797
)
 
(15,385
)
 
(11,408
)
 
Income from discontinued operations (3)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
272

 
Net income (loss)
 
$
(1,807
)
 
$
(5,810
)
 
$
(4,797
)
 
$
(15,385
)
 
$
(11,136
)
 
Basic net income (loss) per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic net income (loss) from continuing operations
 
$
(0.03
)
 
$
(0.09
)
 
$
(0.08
)
 
$
(0.25
)
 
$
(0.19
)
 
Basic net income (loss) from discontinued operations
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
Basic net income (loss) (4)
 
$
(0.03
)
 
$
(0.09
)
 
$
(0.08
)
 
$
(0.25
)
 
$
(0.18
)
 
Diluted net income (loss) per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted net income (loss) from continuing operations
 
$
(0.03
)
 
$
(0.09
)
 
$
(0.08
)
 
$
(0.25
)
 
$
(0.19
)
 
Diluted net income (loss) from discontinued operations
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
Diluted net income (loss) (4)
 
$
(0.03
)
 
$
(0.09
)
 
$
(0.08
)
 
$
(0.25
)
 
$
(0.18
)
 
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
61,564

 
61,199

 
60,810

 
61,260

 
60,765

 
Diluted
 
61,564

 
61,199

 
60,810

 
61,260

 
60,765

 


(1)
The Company recorded restructuring expense primarily relating to abandonment of excess office space at its headquarters and in New Hampshire, and severance costs for terminated employees.
(2)
Non-cash impairment related to long-lived assets associated with the previously announced strategic decision related to the discontinuation of ClearLink DAS.
(3)
Income from discontinued operations resulted from the expiration of indemnity periods and release of contingency reserves related to the sale of ConferencePlus.
(4)
Totals may not sum due to rounding.




Westell Technologies, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
(Amounts in thousands)


 
 
December 31, 2016 (Unaudited)
 
March 31, 2016
Assets
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
23,842

 
$
19,169

Short-term investments
 
—

 
10,555

Accounts receivable, net
 
11,212

 
16,361

Inventories
 
12,989

 
13,498

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
1,407

 
1,900

Total current assets
 
49,450

 
61,483

Land, property and equipment, net
 
2,212

 
3,977

Intangible assets, net
 
16,775

 
20,388

Other non-current assets
 
190

 
183

Total assets
 
$
68,627

 
$
86,031

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
$
6,417

 
$
7,856

Accrued expenses
 
4,036

 
5,932

Accrued restructuring
 
1,755

 
1,537

Contingent consideration payable
 
—

 
311

Deferred revenue
 
2,276

 
1,601

Total current liabilities
 
14,484

 
17,237

Deferred revenue non-current
 
1,247

 
1,236

Deferred income tax liability
 
30

 
10

Accrued restructuring non-current
 
111

 
550

Other non-current liabilities
 
257

 
314

Total liabilities
 
16,129

 
19,347

Total stockholders’ equity
 
52,498

 
66,684

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 
$
68,627

 
$
86,031





Westell Technologies, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
Three months ended December 31,
 
Nine months
 ended
 December 31,
 
 
2016
 
2016
 
2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
Net income (loss)
 
$
(1,807
)
 
$
(15,385
)
 
$
(11,136
)
Reconciliation of net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
1,484

 
4,714

 
5,335

Long-lived assets impairment
 
—

 
1,181

 
—

Stock-based compensation
 
253

 
1,346

 
974

Restructuring
 
490

 
3,055

 
17

Deferred taxes
 
6

 
20

 
29

Other loss (gain)
 
44

 
55

 
17

Changes in assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
 
2,376

 
5,098

 
(791
)
Inventory
 
(311
)
 
509

 
2,134

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
(893
)
 
(6,802
)
 
2,562

Deferred revenue
 
817

 
686

 
(813
)
Other
 
495

 
487

 
916

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
 
2,954

 
(5,036
)
 
(756
)
Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net maturity (purchase) of short-term investments and debt securities
 
—

 
10,555

 
22,664

Proceeds from sale of land
 
—

 
—

 
264

Purchases of property and equipment, net
 
(29
)
 
(527
)
 
(1,776
)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
 
(29
)
 
10,028

 
21,152

Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchase of treasury stock
 
(5
)
 
(146
)
 
(87
)
Payment of contingent consideration
 
—

 
(175
)
 
(770
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
 
(5
)
 
(321
)
 
(857
)
(Gain) loss of exchange rate changes on cash
 
5

 
2

 
(6
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
 
2,925

 
4,673

 
19,533

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
 
20,917

 
19,169

 
14,026

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 
$
23,842

 
$
23,842

 
$
33,559





Westell Technologies, Inc.
Segment Statement of Operations
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)

Sequential Quarter Comparison
 
 
Three months ended December 31, 2016
 
Three months ended September 30, 2016
 
 
IBW
 
ISMS
 
CNS
 
Total
 
IBW
 
ISMS
 
CNS
 
Total
Revenue
 
$
6,224

 
$
5,525

 
$
3,234

 
$
14,983

 
$
6,644

 
$
5,109

 
$
6,027

 
$
17,780

Gross profit
 
2,511

 
2,795

 
748

 
6,054

 
2,233

 
2,407

 
1,727

 
6,367

Gross margin (1)
 
40.3
%
 
50.6
%
 
23.1
%
 
40.4
%
 
33.6
%
 
47.1
%
 
28.7
%
 
35.8
%
R&D expenses
 
1,307

 
805

 
302

 
2,414

 
1,594

 
1,237

 
496

 
3,327

Segment profit (loss)
 
$
1,204

 
$
1,990

 
$
446

 
$
3,640

 
$
639

 
$
1,170

 
$
1,231

 
$
3,040

(1)  Excluding charges of $0.2 million in 2Q17 related to the previously announced discontinuation of the ClearLink DAS, IBW segment 2Q17 gross margin was 36.5%. Please refer to the schedule at the end of this press release for a complete GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation.

Year-over-Year Quarter Comparison
 
 
Three months ended December 31, 2016
 
Three months ended December 31, 2015
 
 
IBW
 
ISMS
 
CNS
 
Total
 
IBW
 
ISMS
 
CNS
 
Total
Revenue
 
$
6,224

 
$
5,525

 
$
3,234

 
$
14,983

 
$
8,680

 
$
6,147

 
$
5,388

 
$
20,215

Gross profit
 
2,511

 
2,795

 
748

 
6,054

 
3,319

 
2,938

 
1,706

 
7,963

Gross margin
 
40.3
%
 
50.6
%
 
23.1
%
 
40.4
%
 
38.2
%
 
47.8
%
 
31.7
%
 
39.4
%
R&D expenses
 
1,307

 
805

 
302

 
2,414

 
2,701

 
1,363

 
829

 
4,893

Segment profit (loss)
 
$
1,204

 
$
1,990

 
$
446

 
$
3,640

 
$
618

 
$
1,575

 
$
877

 
$
3,070


Year-to-Date Comparison
 
 
Nine months ended December 31, 2016
 
Nine months ended December 31, 2015
 
 
IBW
 
ISMS
 
CNS
 
Total
 
IBW
 
ISMS
 
CNS
 
Total
Revenue
 
$
18,989

 
$
14,773

 
$
13,817

 
$
47,579

 
$
28,569

 
$
16,538

 
$
22,192

 
$
67,299

Gross profit
 
5,738

 
7,221

 
4,027

 
16,986

 
11,867

 
8,313

 
6,443

 
26,623

Gross margin (1)
 
30.2
%
 
48.9
%
 
29.1
%
 
35.7
%
 
41.5
%
 
50.3
%
 
29.0
%
 
39.6
%
R&D expenses
 
5,265

 
3,336

 
1,417

 
10,018

 
8,638

 
3,946

 
2,020

 
14,604

Segment profit (loss)
 
$
473

 
$
3,885

 
$
2,610

 
$
6,968

 
$
3,229

 
$
4,367

 
$
4,423

 
$
12,019

(1)  For the nine months ended December 31, 2016, IBW Segment Gross Margin was 38.6% when excluding a charge of $1.6 million related to the previously announced discontinuation of the ClearLink DAS and stock-based compensation. Please refer to the GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation of IBW segment gross margin at the end of the Segment Statement of Operations section.







Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP IBW Segment Gross Margin
 
 
Three months ended
 December 31, 2016
 
Three months ended
September 30, 2016
 
Three months ended
December 31, 2015
 
 
Revenue
 
Gross Profit
 
Gross Margin
 
Revenue
 
Gross Profit
 
Gross Margin
 
Revenue
 
Gross Profit
 
Gross Margin
GAAP - IBW segment
 
$
6,224

 
$
2,511

 
40.3
%
 
$
6,644

 
$
2,233

 
33.6
%
 
$
8,680

 
$
3,319

 
38.2
%
ClearLink DAS E&O (1)
 
—

 
—

 
 
 
—

 
192

 
 
 
—

 
—

 
 
Stock-based compensation (2)
 
—

 
2

 
 
 
—

 
2

 
 
 
—

 
9

 
 
Non-GAAP - IBW segment
 
$
6,224

 
$
2,513

 
40.4
%
 
$
6,644

 
$
2,427

 
36.5
%
 
$
8,680

 
$
3,328

 
38.3
%
(1)  Excess and Obsolete inventory charges on ClearLink DAS inventory and firm purchase commitments.
(2)  Stock-based compensation is a non-cash expense incurred in accordance with share-based compensation accounting standards.

 
 
Nine months ended December 31, 2016
 
Nine months ended December 31, 2015
 
 
Revenue
 
Gross Profit
 
Gross Margin
 
Revenue
 
Gross Profit
 
Gross Margin
GAAP - IBW segment
 
$
18,989

 
$
5,738

 
30.2
%
 
$
28,569

 
$
11,867

 
41.5
%
ClearLink DAS E&O (1)
 
—

 
1,581

 
 
 
—

 
—

 
 
Stock-based compensation (2)
 
—

 
7

 
 
 
—

 
28

 
 
Non-GAAP - IBW segment
 
$
18,989

 
$
7,326

 
38.6
%
 
$
28,569

 
$
11,895

 
41.6
%
(1)  Excess and Obsolete inventory charges on ClearLink DAS inventory and firm purchase commitments.
(2)  Stock-based compensation is a non-cash expense incurred in accordance with share-based compensation accounting standards.





Westell Technologies, Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

 
 
Three months ended
 December 31, 2016
 
Three months ended
 September 30, 2016
 
Three months ended
 December 31, 2015
 
 
Revenue
 
Gross Profit
 
Gross Margin
 
Revenue
 
Gross Profit
 
Gross Margin
 
Revenue
 
Gross Profit
 
Gross Margin
GAAP - Consolidated
 
$
14,983

 
$
6,054

 
40.4
%
 
$
17,780

 
6,367

 
35.8
%
 
$
20,215

 
$
7,963

 
39.4
%
Deferred revenue adjustment (1)
 
64

 
64

 
 
 
63

 
63

 
 
 
73

 
73

 
 
ClearLink DAS E&O (2)
 
—

 
—

 
 
 
—

 
192

 
 
 
—

 
—

 
 
Stock-based compensation (3)
 
—

 
10

 
 
 
—

 
8

 
 
 
—

 
13

 
 
Non-GAAP - Consolidated
 
$
15,047

 
$
6,128

 
40.7
%
 
$
17,843

 
$
6,630

 
37.2
%
 
$
20,288

 
$
8,049

 
39.7
%

 
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
 
December 31,
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
 
2016
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
GAAP consolidated operating expenses
 
$
7,836

 
$
12,243

 
$
12,838

 
$
32,427

 
$
38,168

Adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Stock-based compensation (3)
 
(243
)
 
(679
)
 
(251
)
 
(1,322
)
 
(950
)
Long-lived asset impairment (4)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1,181
)
 
—

Amortization of intangibles (5)
 
(1,212
)
 
(1,201
)
 
(1,418
)
 
(3,613
)
 
(4,249
)
Restructuring, separation, and transition (6)
 
(490
)
 
(2,601
)
 
—

 
(3,055
)
 
(223
)
    Total adjustments
 
(1,945
)
 
(4,481
)
 
(1,669
)
 
(9,171
)
 
(5,422
)
Non-GAAP consolidated operating expenses
 
$
5,891

 
$
7,762

 
$
11,169

 
$
23,256

 
$
32,746


 
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
 
December 31,
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
 
2016
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
GAAP consolidated net income (loss)
 
$
(1,807
)
 
$
(5,810
)
 
$
(4,797
)
 
$
(15,385
)
 
$
(11,136
)
Income tax benefit (expense)
 
(10
)
 
(8
)
 
(7
)
 
(20
)
 
75

Other income (expense), net
 
(15
)
 
74

 
85

 
76

 
62

GAAP consolidated operating profit (loss)
 
$
(1,782
)
 
$
(5,876
)
 
$
(4,875
)
 
$
(15,441
)
 
$
(11,273
)
Adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deferred revenue adjustment (1)
 
64

 
63

 
73

 
190

 
218

ClearLink DAS E&O (2)
 
—

 
192

 
—

 
1,581

 
—

Stock-based compensation (3)
 
253

 
687

 
264

 
1,346

 
974

Long-lived asset impairment (4)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
1,181

 
—

Amortization of intangibles (5)
 
1,212

 
1,201

 
1,418

 
3,613

 
4,249

Restructuring, separation, and transition (6)
 
490

 
2,601

 
—

 
3,055

 
223

    Total adjustments
 
2,019

 
4,744

 
1,755

 
10,966


5,664

Non-GAAP consolidated operating profit (loss) from continuing operations
 
$
237

 
$
(1,132
)
 
$
(3,120
)
 
$
(4,475
)
 
$
(5,609
)
Depreciation
 
272

 
444

 
422

 
1,101

 
1,086

Non-GAAP consolidated Adjusted EBITDA (7) from continuing operations
 
$
509

 
$
(688
)
 
$
(2,698
)
 
$
(3,374
)
 
$
(4,523
)





 
 
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
 
December 31,
 
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
December 31,
 
 
2016
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
GAAP consolidated net income (loss)
 
$
(1,807
)
 
$
(5,810
)
 
$
(4,797
)
 
$
(15,385
)
 
$
(11,136
)
Adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deferred revenue adjustment (1)
 
64

 
63

 
73

 
190

 
218

ClearLink DAS E&O (2)
 
—

 
192

 
—

 
1,581

 
—

Stock-based compensation (3)
 
253

 
687

 
264

 
1,346

 
974

Amortization of intangibles (5)
 
1,212

 
1,201

 
1,418

 
3,613

 
4,249

Restructuring, separation, and transition (6)
 
490

 
2,601

 
—

 
3,055

 
223

(Income) loss from discontinued operations (8)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(272
)
    Total adjustments
 
2,019

 
4,744

 
1,755

 
9,785

 
5,392

Non-GAAP consolidated net income (loss)
 
$
212

 
$
(1,066
)
 
$
(3,042
)
 
$
(5,600
)
 
$
(5,744
)
GAAP consolidated net income (loss) per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted
 
$
(0.03
)
 
$
(0.09
)
 
$
(0.08
)
 
$
(0.25
)
 
$
(0.18
)
Non-GAAP consolidated net income (loss) per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted
 
$
0.00

 
$
(0.02
)
 
$
(0.05
)
 
$
(0.09
)
 
$
(0.09
)
Average number of common shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted
 
61,700

 
61,199

 
60,810

 
61,260

 
60,765

The Company conforms to U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in the preparation of its financial statements. The schedules above reconcile the Company's non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure. The adjustments share one or more of the following characteristics: they are unusual and the Company does not expect them to recur in the ordinary course of its business; they do not involve the expenditure of cash; they are unrelated to the ongoing operation of the business in the ordinary course; or their magnitude and timing is largely outside of the Company's control. Management believes that the non-GAAP financial information provides meaningful supplemental information to investors. Management also believes the non-GAAP financial information reflects the Company's core ongoing operating performance and facilitates comparisons across reporting periods. The Company uses these non-GAAP measures when evaluating its financial results. Non-GAAP measures should not be viewed as a substitute for the Company's GAAP results.
Footnotes:
 
(1) 
On April 1, 2013, the Company purchased Kentrox. The acquisition required the step-down on acquired deferred revenue, which resulted in lower revenue that will not recur once those liabilities have fully settled. The adjustment removes the step-down on acquired deferred revenue that was recognized.
(2) 
Non-recurring excess and obsolete inventory charges on inventory and firm purchase commitments associated with the previously announced strategic decision related to the discontinuation of ClearLink DAS.
(3) 
Stock-based compensation is a non-cash expense incurred in accordance with share-based compensation accounting standards.
(4) 
Non-cash impairment related to tangible long-lived assets associated with the previously announced strategic decision related to the discontinuation of ClearLink DAS.  
(5) 
Amortization of intangibles is a non-cash expense arising from previously acquired intangible assets.
(6) 
Restructuring expenses are not directly related to the ongoing performance of our fundamental business operations, including costs relating to abandonment of excess office space at our headquarters and in New Hampshire, and severance costs for terminated employees. This adjustment also includes severance benefits related to the departure of certain former executives.
(7) 
EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that represents Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization. The Company presents Adjusted EBITDA.
(8) 
This adjustment is a non-recurring charge related to the release of contingent liabilities related to the sale of ConferencePlus which is presented as discontinued operations.




For additional information, contact:
Tom Minichiello
Chief Financial Officer
Westell Technologies, Inc.
+1 (630) 375 4740 tminichiello@westell.com