Bridgepoint Education Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2018 Results

SAN DIEGO, March 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Bridgepoint Education, Inc. (NYSE:BPI), a provider of postsecondary education services, today announced the results for its fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018 (which reflect the amended and restated results for its third quarter of 2018 as filed with the SEC on March 12, 2019 in its amended Form 10-Q for such period).

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Financial Results for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2018

Revenue for the three months ended December 31, 2018 was $94.7 million, compared with revenue of $105.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2017.

Operating loss for the three months ended December 31, 2018 was $13.6 million, compared with operating loss of $5.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2017.

The Company recognized an income tax benefit of approximately $35,000 for the three months ended December 31, 2018, compared with income tax benefit of $0.5 million for the three months ended December 31, 2017.

Net loss for the three months ended December 31, 2018 was $13.4 million, compared with net loss of $5.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2017.

Diluted loss per share for the three months ended December 31, 2018 was $0.49, compared with diluted loss per share of $0.18 for the three months ended December 31, 2017.

Non-GAAP Financial Results for the Three Months Ended December 31, 2018

Non-GAAP operating loss for the three months ended December 31, 2018 was $6.4 million, compared with non-GAAP operating loss of $4.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2017. Non-GAAP operating loss for the three months ended December 31, 2018 excludes separation transaction costs of $3.2 million, and restructuring and impairment charges of $4.0 million. Non-GAAP operating loss for the three months ended December 31, 2017 excludes a legal settlement expense of $1.8 million and a reversal of restructuring and impairment charges of $0.1 million.

Non-GAAP net loss for the three months ended December 31, 2018 was $6.2 million, compared with non-GAAP net loss of $3.9 million for the three months ended December 31, 2017. Non-GAAP net loss for the three months ended December 31, 2018 excludes separation transaction costs of $3.2 million, and restructuring and impairment charges of $4.0 million, as well as the related tax effect. Non-GAAP net loss for the three months ended December 31, 2017 excludes a legal settlement expense of $1.8 million, a reversal of restructuring and impairment charges of $0.1 million, and the related tax effects.

Non-GAAP diluted loss per share for the three months ended December 31, 2018 was $0.23, compared with non-GAAP diluted loss per share of $0.14 for the three months ended December 31, 2017.

Financial Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2018

Revenue for the year ended December 31, 2018 was $443.4 million, compared with revenue of $475.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2017.

Operating loss for the year ended December 31, 2018 was $4.0 million, compared with operating income of $6.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2017.

The Company recognized an income tax benefit of $7.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2018, compared with income tax benefit of $1.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2017.

Net income for the year ended December 31, 2018 was $4.6 million, compared with net income of $9.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2017.

Diluted income per share for the year ended December 31, 2018 was $0.17, compared with diluted income per share of $0.28 for the year ended December 31, 2017.

Non-GAAP Financial Results for the Year Ended December 31, 2018

Non-GAAP operating income for the year ended December 31, 2018 was $12.0 million, compared with non-GAAP operating income of $16.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2017. Non-GAAP operating income for the year ended December 31, 2018 excludes a legal settlement expense of $0.1 million, separation transaction costs of $8.1 million and restructuring and impairment charges of $7.8 million. Non-GAAP operating income for the year ended December 31, 2017 excludes a legal settlement expense of $1.8 million and restructuring and impairment charges of $7.9 million.

Non-GAAP net income for the year ended December 31, 2018 was $13.0 million, compared with non-GAAP net income of $17.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2017. Non-GAAP net income for the year ended December 31, 2018 excludes a legal settlement expense of $0.1 million, separation transaction costs of $8.1 million, and restructuring and impairment charges of $7.8 million as well as the related tax effect. Non-GAAP net income for the year ended December 31, 2017 excludes a legal settlement expense of $1.8 million, restructuring and impairment charges of $7.9 million, and the related tax effects.

Non-GAAP diluted income per share for the year ended December 31, 2018 was $0.47, compared with non-GAAP diluted income per share of $0.55 for the year ended December 31, 2017.

Balance Sheet and Cash Flow

As of December 31, 2018, the Company had combined cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash (both current and long-term) and investments of $192.7 million, compared with cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and investments of $207.6 million as of December 31, 2017.

The Company used $7.6 million of cash in operating activities during the year ended December 31, 2018, compared with $4.1 million of cash used in operating activities during the year ended December 31, 2017.

Student Enrollment

Total student enrollment at the Company's academic institutions was 38,153 at December 31, 2018, compared with total student enrollment of 40,730 at December 31, 2017.

About Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains non-GAAP financial measures for non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP diluted income per share, EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA, which exclude a legal settlement expense, restructuring and impairment charges, separation transaction costs, as well as certain income tax adjustments, as applicable. These non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and are not based on a comprehensive set of accounting rules. Management believes non-GAAP financial measures are useful in providing investors with an understanding of how specific line items in the consolidated statements of income are affected by items that may not be indicative of the operating results of the Company's core business. To the extent that other companies use similar methods in calculating and reporting non-GAAP operating results, the Company believes provision of supplemental non-GAAP financial information allows for a meaningful comparison of the Company's performance against the performance of other companies. The Company further believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide useful information regarding its ongoing operating activities and business trends related to its results of operations, as well as a meaningful comparison with historical financial results. The Company's management and board of directors utilize these non-GAAP financial measures, together with the Company's financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP, in developing operating budgets and evaluating the Company's performance. These non-GAAP financial measures are intended to supplement GAAP financial information, and should not be considered as a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. In addition, these non-GAAP financial measures may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. Refer to the accompanying tables for a detailed reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.

Earnings Conference Call and Webcast

Bridgepoint Education will host a conference call and webcast at 5:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. PT) today to discuss its latest financial results and recent highlights.

Participants can attend a live broadcast of the call at http://ir.bridgepointeducation.com. Call participants can also dial (877) 395-6119, or (647) 689-5537 internationally, and provide the conference ID 2798689. The broadcast of the call will be archived and available for one year.

About Bridgepoint Education

Bridgepoint Education, Inc. (NYSE:BPI) harnesses the latest technology to reimagine the modern student experience through programs, technologies, and resources representing a unique model for advancing education in the 21st century. Bridgepoint stands for greater access, social learning, and exposure to leading minds. For more information, visit www.bridgepointeducation.com or www.facebook.com/BridgepointEducation.

Contact: Dori Abel, Investor Relations
866.475.0317 x11611
investorrelations@bridgepointeducation.com





BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)




Three Months Ended
December 31,


Year Ended
December 31,


2018


2017


2018


2017

Revenue

$

94,713



$

105,052



$

443,373



$

475,113


Costs and expenses:








Instructional costs and services

51,580



54,858



217,700



235,390


Admissions advisory and marketing

38,780



43,256



168,751



175,389


General and administrative

13,952



10,362



52,980



47,381


Legal settlement expense



1,845



141



1,845


Restructuring and impairment charges

3,999



678



7,794



8,682


Total costs and expenses

108,311



110,999



447,366



468,687


Operating income (loss)

(13,598)



(5,947)



(3,993)



6,426


Other income, net

148



346



1,047



1,511


Income (loss) before income taxes

(13,450)



(5,601)



(2,946)



7,937


Income tax benefit

(35)



(456)



(7,582)



(1,174)


Net income (loss)

$

(13,415)



$

(5,145)



$

4,636



$

9,111


Income (loss) per share:








Basic

$

(0.49)



$

(0.18)



$

0.17



$

0.28


Diluted

$

(0.49)



$

(0.18)



$

0.17



$

0.28


Weighted average number of common shares outstanding used in computing income (loss) per share:








Basic

27,144



28,275



27,135



32,058


Diluted

27,144



28,275



27,563



32,794





BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)



As of December 31,


2018


2017

ASSETS




Current assets:




Cash and cash equivalents

$

166,307



$

185,098


Restricted cash

18,619



20,428


Investments

2,068



2,065


Accounts receivable, net

27,015



24,174


Prepaid expenses and other current assets

18,255



22,388


Total current assets

232,264



254,153


Property and equipment, net

16,860



10,434


Goodwill and intangibles, net

12,441



14,593


Other long-term assets

7,927



5,456


Total assets

$

269,492



$

284,636


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY




Current liabilities:




Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$

62,792



$

71,165


Deferred revenue and student deposits

63,834



70,766


Total current liabilities

126,626



141,931


Rent liability

3,183



7,001


Lease financing obligation

8,634




Other long-term liabilities

3,435



12,708


Total liabilities

141,878



161,640


Total stockholders' equity

127,614



122,996


Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

269,492



$

284,636





BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)



Year Ended December 31,


2018


2017

Cash flows from operating activities




Net income

$

4,636



$

9,111


Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:




Provision for bad debts

22,834



30,294


Depreciation and amortization

6,786



8,863


Amortization of premium/discount



20


Deferred income taxes

(19)



(600)


Stock-based compensation

4,787



3,632


Net loss (gain) on marketable securities

89



(274)


Loss on termination of leased space

2,943



5,829


Loss on disposal or impairment of fixed assets

1,406



864


Loss on impairment of goodwill and intangibles

495




Changes in operating assets and liabilities:




  Accounts receivable

(27,007)



(30,343)


  Prepaid expenses and other current assets

4,133



280


  Other long-term assets

2,843



(3,066)


  Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

(12,190)



(12,908)


  Deferred revenue and student deposits

(6,598)



(5,605)


  Other liabilities

(12,729)



(10,172)


Net cash used in operating activities

(7,591)



(4,075)


Cash flows from investing activities




Capital expenditures

(2,581)



(3,387)


Purchases of investments

(1,067)



(315)


Capitalized costs for intangible assets

(873)



(553)


Sales of investments

975



214


Maturities of investments



47,725


Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

(3,546)



43,684


Cash flows from financing activities




Proceeds from exercise of stock options

455



3,848


Tax withholdings related to net exercise of stock options

(1,097)




Proceeds from the issuance of stock under employee stock purchase plan

210



289


Tax withholding on issuance of stock awards

(949)



(1,860)


Repurchase of common stock

(2,424)



(168,695)


Net cash used in financing activities

(3,805)



(166,418)


Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

(14,942)



(126,809)


Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

205,526



332,335


Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

$

190,584



$

205,526





BRIDGEPOINT EDUCATION, INC.

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)



Three Months Ended
December 31,


Year Ended
December 31,


2018


2017


2018


2017

Operating Income (Loss) Reconciliation:








GAAP operating income (loss)

$

(13,598)



$

(5,947)



$

(3,993)



$

6,426


Legal settlement expense



1,845



141



1,845


Separation transaction costs

3,247





8,081




Restructuring and impairment charges

3,999



(120)



7,795



7,884


Non-GAAP operating income (loss)

$

(6,352)



$

(4,222)



$

12,024



$

16,155


















Net Income (Loss) Reconciliation:








GAAP net income (loss)

$

(13,415)



$

(5,145)



$

4,636



$

9,111


Legal settlement expense



1,845



141



1,845


Restructuring and impairment charges

3,999



(120)



7,795



7,884


Separation transaction costs

3,247





8,081




Income tax impact, non-GAAP

(38)



(444)



(7,685)



(1,034)


Non-GAAP net income (loss)

$

(6,207)



$

(3,864)



$

12,968



$

17,806


















Diluted Income (Loss) Per Share Reconciliation:








GAAP diluted income (loss) per share

$

(0.49)



$

(0.18)



$

0.17



$

0.28


Legal settlement expense



0.07



0.01



0.06


Restructuring and impairment charges

0.15



(0.01)



0.28



0.24


Separation transaction costs

0.12





0.29




Income tax impact, non-GAAP

(0.01)



(0.02)



(0.28)



(0.03)


Non-GAAP diluted income (loss) per share

$

(0.23)



$

(0.14)



$

0.47



$

0.55


















EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation:








GAAP net income (loss)

$

(13,415)



$

(5,145)



$

4,636



$

9,111


Income tax benefit

(35)



(456)



(7,582)



(1,174)


Other income (expense)

(310)



(94)



(229)



(301)


Depreciation and amortization

1,586



2,043



6,786



8,863


EBITDA

(12,174)



(3,652)



3,611



16,499


Legal settlement expense



1,845



141



1,845


Restructuring and impairment charges

3,999



(120)



7,795



7,884


Separation transaction costs

3,247





8,081




Income tax impact, non-GAAP

(38)



(444)



(7,685)



(1,034)


Adjusted EBITDA

$

(4,966)



$

(2,371)



$

11,943



$

25,194


 

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