BTN Ballantyne Strong Inc

Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (NYSE MKT: BTN), a holding company with diverse business activities focused on serving the cinema, retail, financial and government markets, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2015.

Net revenues were $23.5 million in the third quarter of 2015, compared with $22.7 million in the same period of the prior year. Net losses totaled $3.2 million, or ($0.23) per share, in the third quarter of 2015, compared with net losses of $109,000, or ($0.01) per share, in the same period of the prior year.

The financial results for the third quarter of 2015 include $3.9 million of charges that are expected to be non-recurring in nature. These charges include the following items:

• A charge of $1.6 million related to the valuation of notes receivable
• A charge of $1.0 million related to the valuation of inventory
• A charge of $0.6 million related to the impairment of software intangibles
• A charge associated with a deferred tax asset write off of $0.4 million
• Other net charges of $0.3 million

Kyle Cerminara, Executive Chairman of Ballantyne Strong, commented, “In our first full quarter leading Ballantyne Strong, this newly constructed Board has taken major steps to position the Company for success. We started the process of implementing zero-based budgeting and the results are starting to show in our improving adjusted gross margin and SG&A. We have taken a deep dive into every business line at Ballantyne Strong and we have made significant changes to the leadership of our business lines. We are enthusiastic about our strong market position in the cinema industry and we believe that Ray Boegner’s leadership will further strengthen our position in this very important industry. The addition of Steve Schilling as President of our newly unified Digital Media business should begin to start showing revenue and earnings growth as our business model unfolds. We are excited about the future of Ballantyne Strong and our ability to drive significant shareholder value.”

Q3 2015 Financial SummaryManaged Services revenues were $9.0 million in the third quarter of 2015, compared with $7.2 million in the same period of the prior year. The increase is attributable to increased demand from the service business as well as higher project revenues in the digital media business.

Systems Integration revenues were $14.8 million in the third quarter of 2015, compared with $15.7 million in the same period of the prior year. The decrease is primarily attributable to lower sales of digital projectors and cinema equipment, which was partially offset by higher sales of screens.

Consolidated gross profit was $4.0 million in the third quarter of 2015, compared with $4.1 million in the same quarter of the prior year. Gross margin was 16.9% in the third quarter of 2015, compared with 17.9% in the same quarter of the prior year. The key driver of the decrease in gross margin as a percentage of revenue was a write off of inventory as we continue to evaluate our lines of business. Excluding this charge, gross profit was $5.0 million and gross margin was 21.2%. This represents an improvement of 330 basis points in comparison to the same quarter of the prior year.

Selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) were $5.2 million in the third quarter of 2015, compared with $4.9 million in the same quarter of the prior year. SG&A in the third quarter of 2015 included charges for the impairment of intangibles and other charges. Excluding these charges, SG&A expenses were $4.3 million. This represents a 13% reduction in comparison to the same quarter of the prior year. This decrease in comparison to the prior year was attributable to reductions in compensation related expenses.

Nine Month ResultsFor the nine months ended September 30, 2015, net revenues were $65.7 million, compared with $66.7 million for the same period in 2014. Gross profit amounted to $11.9 million, or 18.1% of net revenues, compared to gross profit of $12.5 million, or 18.8% of net revenues in the prior year period. Net loss was $16.3 million, or ($1.15) per share, compared to a net loss of $0.3 million, or ($0.02) per diluted share, in the first nine months of 2014. The results for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 included $16.6 million of charges that are expected to be non-recurring in nature. These charges were related to a notes receivable valuation, severance, facility consolidation, the proxy contest, inventory valuation, software intangible impairment, other charges and deferred tax valuation allowances.

Balance SheetBallantyne’s cash and cash equivalents balance at September 30, 2015 was $24.7 million, which was in line with the $24.7 million at the end of the prior quarter. The significant items outlined above were all non-cash in nature and allowed the Company to maintain its strong cash position.

Conference Call and WebcastA conference call to discuss 2015 third quarter financial results will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time / 4:00 p.m. Central Time. Investors and analysts are invited to access the conference call by dialing 866-652-5200 (domestic) or 412-317-6060 (international), and referencing “Ballantyne Strong”. A link to the third quarter presentation and a live webcast of the call is available on the Investors – Financial Reports & Webcasts section of http://www.strong-world.com.

After the live webcast, a replay will remain available in the Investor Relations section of Ballantyne Strong’s website. A replay of the call will be available at 877-344-7529 (domestic) or 412-317-0088 (international) through November 20, 2015, conference ID 10071983.

About Ballantyne Strong, Inc. (www.strong-world.com)Ballantyne Strong and its subsidiaries engage in diverse business activities including the design, integration and installation of technology solutions for a broad range of applications; development and delivery of out-of-home messaging, advertising and communications; manufacturing of projection screens; and providing managed services including monitoring of networked equipment. The Company focuses on serving the cinema, retail, financial, and government markets.

Forward-Looking StatementsExcept for the historical information in this press release, it includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, quarterly fluctuations in results; customer demand for the Company’s products; the development of new technology for alternate means of motion picture presentation; domestic and international economic conditions; the management of growth; and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Actual results may differ materially from management’s expectations.

Ballantyne Strong, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

    September 30, December 31, 2015 2014   (Unaudited) Assets Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 24,749 $ 22,491 Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $811 and $679, respectively) 13,650 19,220 Inventories: Finished goods, net 9,241 9,529 Work in process 345 632 Raw materials and components, net 1,151 2,281 Total inventories, net 10,737 12,442 Recoverable income taxes 111 1,255 Deferred income taxes 1,119 3,541 Other current assets 2,712 2,956 Current assets held for sale 638 2,712 Total current assets 53,716 64,617 Property, plant and equipment (net of accumulated depreciation of $6,316 and $5,834, respectively) 12,517 13,914 Intangible assets, net 264 1,168 Goodwill 895 1,029 Notes receivable 1,669 2,985 Deferred income taxes — 4,910 Other assets 570 1,447 Total assets $ 69,631 $ 90,070   Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 7,616 $ 9,039 Accrued expenses 4,738 4,366 Customer deposits/deferred revenue 4,203 5,473 Income tax payable 1,166 1,009 Total current liabilities 17,723 19,887 Deferred revenue 1,525 2,230 Deferred income taxes 2,346 715 Other accrued expenses, net of current portion 1,523 1,776   Total liabilities 23,117 24,608 Stockholders’ equity: Preferred stock, par value $.01 per share; Authorized 1,000 shares, none outstanding — — Common stock, par value $.01 per share; Authorized 25,000 shares; issued 16,895 and 16,809 shares at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively; 14,164 and 14,078 shares outstanding at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively 168 168 Additional paid-in capital 38,927 38,657 Accumulated other comprehensive income: Foreign currency translation (5,258 ) (2,325 ) Postretirement benefit obligations 139 139 Retained earnings 30,778 47,062 64,754 83,701 Less 2,731 of common shares in treasury, at cost at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014

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) Total stockholders’ equity 46,514 65,462 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 69,631 $ 90,070  

Ballantyne Strong, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

    Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015   2014 2015   2014 Net product sales $ 17,327 $ 17,396 $ 48,257 $ 48,432 Net service revenues 6,185 5,268 17,442 18,280 Total net revenues 23,512 22,664 65,699 66,712 Cost of products sold 15,271 15,042 42,439 41,676 Cost of services 4,273 3,565 11,362 12,516 Total cost of revenues 19,544 18,607 53,801 54,192 Gross profit 3,968 4,057 11,898 12,520 Selling and administrative expenses: Selling 1,187 1,843 4,307 4,947 Administrative 4,032 3,066 11,893 9,781 Total selling and administrative expenses 5,219 4,909 16,200 14,728 Gain (loss) on the sale or disposal of assets (15 ) 4 (393 ) 12 Loss from operations (1,266 ) (848 ) (4,695 ) (2,196) Equity income of joint venture — — 94 95 Other income (expense): Interest income 21 175 351 534 Interest expense (7 ) (15 ) (31 ) (43 ) Fair value adjustment to notes receivable (1,595) — (1,595 ) — Other income, net 763 255 1,345 341   Total other income (expense) (818) 415 70 832   Loss before income taxes (2,084 ) (433 ) (4,531 ) (1,269 ) Income tax benefit (expense) (1,117 ) 324 (11,753 ) 947 Net loss $ (3,201 ) $ (109) $ (16,284 ) $ (322 ) Basic loss per share $ (0.23 ) $ (0.01) $ (1.15 ) $ (0.02 ) Diluted loss per share $ (0.23 ) $ (0.01) $ (1.15 ) $ (0.02 )     Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 14,164 14,086 14,122 14,052 Diluted 14,164 14,086 14,122 14,052  

Ballantyne Strong, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Nine Months Ended September, 2015 and 2014

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

  Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015   2014   Cash flows from operating activities: Net loss $ (16,284 ) $ (322 ) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Provision for doubtful accounts 215 9 Provision for obsolete inventory 1,645 (117 ) Provision for warranty 583 (191 ) Depreciation and amortization 1,646 1,374 Fair value adjustment to notes receivable 1,595 — Impairment of intangibles 638 — Equity in income of joint venture (94 ) (95 ) Loss on forward contracts — 145 (Gain) loss on disposal of assets 393 (12 ) Deferred income taxes 8,765 (916 ) Share-based compensation expense 269 292 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts, unbilled and notes receivable 6,166 5,976 Inventories 1,108 (1,348) Other current assets 96 (8) Accounts payable (1,341 ) (2,094 ) Accrued expenses (238 ) (2,050 ) Customer deposits/deferred revenue (1,931 ) (917 ) Current income taxes 1,425 (2,938 ) Other assets   (62 )   (83 ) Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 4,594 (3,295 )   Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures (1,051 ) (1,057 ) Proceeds from sale of assets   38   58 Net cash used in investing activities (1,013 ) (999 )   Cash flows from financing activities:

Payments on capital lease obligations

(14 ) (14 ) Excess tax benefits from share-based arrangements   10   (7 ) Net cash used in financing activities (4 ) (21 ) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   (1,319 )   (460 ) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 2,258 (4,775 ) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   22,491   28,791 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 24,749 $ 24,016 Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities: Capital lease obligations for property and equipment $ 935 $ 158  

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted Gross Profit, Adjusted Gross Margin Percentage and Adjusted Selling and Administrative Expenses Reconciliation

Adjusted gross profit, adjusted gross margin percentage and adjusted selling and administrative expenses are non-GAAP measures. The Company believes these measures provide a useful indication of profitability and basis for assessing and analyzing the operations of the Company as it transitions to a new Board and evaluates the Company’s lines of business without the impact of charges related to severance, facility consolidation, the proxy contest, inventory valuation, software intangibles impairment and other charges.

These adjusted financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for other profitability metrics prepared in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted financial measures, as presented, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. Adjusted financial measures for 2015 are not tax effected due to the tax valuation allowance recorded in 2015.

Set forth below is a reconciliation of gross profit and selling and administrative expense to adjusted gross profit, adjusted gross margin percentage and adjusted selling and administrative expense. There were no similar items noted during the three months ended September 30, 2014. There was one similar item related to other charges noted during the nine months ended September 30, 2014.

        Reconciliation of Gross Profit and Gross Margin Percentage Unaudited, in thousands     Three months ended 30-Sep-15 Amount   Percentage Gross profit $ 3,968 16.9% Inventory valuation   1,020   4.3% Adjusted gross profit $ 4,988 21.2%     Reconciliation of Selling and Administrative Unaudited, in thousands Three months ended 30-Sep-15 Selling and administrative expenses $ 5,219 Software intangibles impairment (638) Other charges (400) Facility consolidation costs   93 Adjusted selling and administrative expenses $ 4,274     Reconciliation of Gross Profit and Gross Margin Percentage Unaudited, in thousands Nine months ended 30-Sep-15 Amount   Percentage Gross profit $ 11,898 18.1% Inventory valuation   1,978   3.0% Adjusted gross profit $ 13,876 21.1%     Reconciliation of Selling and Administrative Unaudited, in thousands Nine months ended 30-Sep-15 Selling and administrative expenses $ 16,200 Severance costs (695) Facility consolidation costs 34 Proxy contest charges (460) Software intangibles impairment (638) Other charges   (400) Adjusted selling and administrative expenses $ 14,041     Reconciliation of Selling and Administrative Unaudited, in thousands Nine months ended 30-Sep-14 Selling and administrative expenses $ 14,728 Other charges   (106) Adjusted selling and administrative expenses $ 14,622

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Ballantyne Strong, Inc.Nate Legband, 402-829-9404Chief Financial OfficerorElise Stejskal, 402-829-9423Investor Relations