PRLB Proto Labs Inc

Proto Labs, Inc. (NYSE: PRLB), a leading online and technology-enabled quick-turn manufacturer, today announced its record financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013.

Highlights include:

• Revenue for the second quarter of 2013 increased to a record $39.7 million, 33 percent above revenue of $30.0 million in the second quarter of 2012.
• The record quarterly revenue was achieved through a 22 percent increase in the number of product developers served combined with an increase of 8 percent in spending per product developer.
• Net income for the second quarter of 2013 increased to a record $8.6 million, or $0.33 per diluted share. Non-GAAP net income, excluding the after tax expense of stock compensation, was $9.3 million, or $0.36 per diluted share. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measure” below.

“This past quarter again demonstrates that product developers value our services. Businesses today compete globally and need to use technology to accelerate their new ideas to the market. As the world’s fastest provider of CNC and injection-molded parts using engineering-grade materials and real manufacturing processes, we are well-placed to benefit from this trend and make product developers more successful,” said Proto Labs’ President and CEO Brad Cleveland.

Additional highlights include:

• Gross margin was 62.5 percent of revenue in the second quarter of 2013 compared with 59.1 percent during the same quarter in 2012.
• During the second quarter of 2013, spending on research and development, including the Protoworks initiatives, totaled $2.8 million, or 6.9 percent of revenue. This compares to $2.4 million, or 8.0 percent of revenue during the second quarter of 2012.
• Operating margin was 31.8 percent of revenue during the second quarter of 2013 compared to 24.9 percent in the second quarter of 2012.
• Gross margin in the second quarter exceeded the target model for the third consecutive quarter; and for the fourth consecutive quarter, operating margin also exceeded the target model.
• As measured on a year to date basis, cash generated from operations totaled $19.4 million and expenditures on capital equipment were $6.1 million.

“Our sales and marketing teams dig deeper and wider in our customer base. We are making progress in our R&D efforts to expand the part envelope and services we offer. Our world-wide manufacturing teams stress both productivity and quality and these results are clearly seen in our excellent gross margins. We anticipate that all of these efforts will generate solid growth for our company in future quarters,” concluded Mr. Cleveland.

Non-GAAP Financial Measure

The company has included non-GAAP net income, adjusted for stock-based compensation expense in this press release to provide investors with additional information regarding the company’s financial results. The company has provided below a reconciliation of non-GAAP net income, adjusted for stock-based compensation expense, to net income, the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP net income, adjusted for stock-based compensation expense, is used by the company’s management and board of directors to understand and evaluate operating performance and trends and provides a useful measure for period-to-period comparisons of the company’s business. Accordingly, the company believes that non-GAAP net income, adjusted for stock-based compensation expense, provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating operating results in the same manner as our management and board of directors.

Conference Call

The company has scheduled a conference call to discuss its second quarter financial results today, August 1 at 8:30 a.m. ET. To access the call in the U.S. please dial 877-474-9506. Outside the U.S. please dial 857-244-7559. Use participant code 36641968#. A simultaneous webcast of the call will also be available on the investor relations section of the company’s website at www.protolabs.com/investors. An audio replay will be available for 14 days following the call on the investor relations website of Proto Lab’s website.

About Proto Labs, Inc.Proto Labs is a leading online and technology-enabled quick-turn manufacturer of custom parts for prototyping and short-run production. Proto Labs provides “Real Parts, Really Fast” to product developers worldwide. Proto Labs utilizes computer numerical control (CNC) machining and injection molding to manufacture custom parts for our customers. For more information, visit protolabs.com.

Forward-Looking StatementsStatements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical or current facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the results of Proto Labs to be materially different than those expressed or implied in such statements. Certain of these risk factors and others are described in the “Risk Factors” section within reports filed with the SEC. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could have material adverse effects on Proto Labs’ future results. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date hereof. Proto Labs cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Finally, Proto Labs expressly disclaims any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

    Proto Labs, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (In thousands)                       June 30, December 31, 2013 2012 (Unaudited) Assets Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 35,446 $ 36,759 Short-term marketable securities 30,330 25,137 Accounts receivable, net 17,529 15,791 Inventory 4,875 4,619 Other current assets   8,461   7,850 Total current assets 96,641 90,156   Property and equipment, net 47,144 45,316 Long-term marketable securities 54,169 36,965 Other long-term assets   246   285 Total assets $ 198,200 $ 172,722   Liabilities and shareholders' equity

Current liabilities

Accounts payable $ 5,712 $ 4,758 Accrued compensation 4,372 5,995 Accrued liabilities and other 623 513 Current portion of long-term debt obligations   180   273 Total current liabilities 10,887 11,539   Deferred tax liabilities 3,346 3,346 Long-term debt obligations 241 356 Other long-term liabilities 700 782   Shareholders' equity   183,026   156,699 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 198,200 $ 172,722                                   Proto Labs, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (In thousands, except share and per share amounts) (Unaudited)   Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30,

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Revenues Protomold $ 27,924 $ 21,446 $ 54,804 $ 43,239 Firstcut   11,825   8,505   22,258   16,682   Total revenues 39,749 29,951 77,062 59,921   Cost of revenues   14,896   12,239   28,930   24,482   Gross profit 24,853 17,712 48,132 35,439   Operating expenses Marketing and sales 5,550 4,557 10,813 8,998 Research and development 2,751 2,401 5,379 4,061 General and administrative   3,923   3,288   7,917   7,276   Total operating expenses   12,224   10,246   24,109   20,335   Income from operations 12,629 7,466 24,023 15,104 Other income (expense), net   116   173   119   (404 ) Income before income taxes 12,745 7,639 24,142 14,700 Provision for income taxes   4,134   2,493   7,244   4,772   Net income $ 8,611 $ 5,146 $ 16,898 $ 9,928     Net income per share: Basic $ 0.34 $ 0.22 $ 0.68 $ 0.44   Diluted $ 0.33 $ 0.20 $ 0.66 $ 0.42     Shares used to compute net income per share: Basic 25,258,932 23,929,886 25,030,283 22,432,415 Diluted 25,850,247 25,280,835 25,627,382 23,743,122                                             Proto Labs, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (In thousands) (Unaudited)   Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 2012   Operating activities Net income $ 16,898 $ 9,928 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 3,582 2,768 Stock-based compensation expense 1,736 1,620 Deferred taxes 307 - Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation (5,929 ) - Amortization of held-to-maturity securities 633 24 Loss on disposal of property and equipment 59 - Changes in operating assets and liabilities:   2,162     (2,838 ) Net cash provided by operating activities   19,448     11,502     Investing activities Purchases of property and equipment (6,069 ) (12,664 ) Purchases of marketable securities (57,310 ) (34,366 ) Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities   34,280     250   Net cash used in investing activities   (29,099 )   (46,780 )   Financing activities Proceeds from initial public offering, net of offering costs - 71,530 Payments on debt (166 ) (191 ) Proceeds from exercises of warrants and stock options 2,870 37 Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation   5,929     -   Net cash provided by financing activities   8,633     71,376   Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   (295 )   153   Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (1,313 ) 36,251 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period   36,759     8,135   Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 35,446   $ 44,386                                 Proto Labs, Inc. Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measure (In thousands, except share and per share amounts) (Unaudited)     Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 June 30, 2013 Non-GAAP net income, adjusted for stock-based compensation expense: GAAP net income $ 8,611 $ 16,898 Add back: Stock-based compensation expense Cost of revenue 73 144 Marketing and sales 151 301 Research and development 181 354 General and administrative   466     937   Total stock-based compensation expense 871 1,736 Less: Tax benefit on stock-based compensation   (202 )   (408 ) Non-GAAP net income $ 9,280   $ 18,226     Non-GAAP net income per share: Basic $ 0.37   $ 0.73   Diluted $ 0.36   $ 0.71     Shares used to compute non-GAAP net income per share: Basic 25,258,932 25,030,283 Diluted 25,850,247 25,627,382                                       Proto Labs, Inc. Revenue by Geography - Based on Shipping Location (In thousands) (Unaudited)     Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30,

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Revenues Domestic United States $ 30,106 $ 22,905 $ 58,254 $ 45,080 International Europe 6,840 5,054 13,304 10,534 Japan 1,317 959 2,666 2,317 United States   1,486   1,033   2,838   1,990 Total international   9,643   7,046   18,808   14,841 Total revenue $ 39,749 $ 29,951 $ 77,062 $ 59,921                                                   Proto Labs, Inc. Customer Information (In thousands, except customer amounts) (Unaudited)   Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 2012

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Revenue ($)   New customers 1,435 $ 7,952 1,507 $ 7,456 Existing customers 4,644   69,110 3,858   52,465 Total 6,079 $ 77,062 5,365 $ 59,921                                                 Proto Labs, Inc. Product Developer Information (Unaudited)   Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2013 2012 2013 2012   Unique product developers served 6,885 5,625 10,219 8,444                                                 Proto Labs, Inc. Product Developer Information - Quarterly (Unaudited)   Three Months Ended Jun. 30, Mar. 31, Dec. 31, Sep. 30, Jun. 30, Mar. 31, Dec. 31, Sep. 30, Jun. 30, Mar. 31, 2013   2013   2012   2012   2012   2012   2011   2011   2011   2011   Unique product developers served 6,885 6,488 6,043 5,928 5,625 5,370 4,785 4,700 4,302 3,903