DragonWave Reports Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2017 Results

OTTAWA, CANADA--(Marketwired - Oct 12, 2016) - DragonWave Inc. (DWI.TO)(DRWI) a leading global supplier of packet microwave radio systems for mobile and access networks, today announced financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2017. All figures are in U.S. dollars and were prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP").

Revenue for the second quarter of fiscal year 2017 was $13.2 million, compared with $12.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017. Revenue excluding the Nokia channel grew by 30% compared to the first quarter of fiscal year 2017. Revenue from the Nokia channel decreased to 24% of total revenue, versus 38% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017.

Gross profit before inventory provisions was 31.9% in the second quarter of fiscal year 2017, compared to 31.0% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017. There was a $0.4 million inventory provision taken in the second quarter of fiscal year 2017, while there were no inventory provisions taken in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017.

See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for the most directly comparable measure to gross profit before inventory provisions when calculated in accordance with GAAP and presented in DragonWave's financial statements.

Operating expenses were reduced by $0.4 million from $7.3 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017 to $6.9 million in the second quarter of the current fiscal year.

Net loss attributable to shareholders in the second quarter of fiscal year 2017 was ($3.9) million or ($0.96) per basic and diluted share. This compares to a net loss attributable to shareholders of ($4.1) million or ($1.23) per basic and diluted share in the first quarter of fiscal year 2017.

"We are pleased with the growth in our direct revenue in the quarter and the progress that we have seen on our renewal and restructuring approach. We expect to continue this progress in coming quarters" said DragonWave President & CEO, Peter Allen. "We remain focused on revenue and margin growth opportunities presented by our new feature rich products while maintaining strong cost control."

Cash and cash equivalents totaled $7.5 million at the end of the second quarter of fiscal year 2017, compared to $4.0 million at the end of the first quarter of fiscal year 2017.

Webcast and Conference Call Details:

The DragonWave management team will discuss the results on a webcast and conference call beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time on October 13, 2016.

The live webcast and presentation slides will be available at the Investor Relations section of the DragonWave website at: http://investor.dragonwaveinc.com/events.cfm

An archive of the webcast will be available at the same link.

Conference call dial-in numbers:

Toll-free North America Dial-in: (877) 312-9202

International Dial-in: (408) 774-4000

About DragonWave

DragonWave® is a leading provider of high-capacity packet microwave solutions that drive next-generation IP networks. DragonWave's carrier-grade point-to-point packet microwave systems transmit broadband voice, video and data, enabling service providers, government agencies, enterprises and other organizations to meet their increasing bandwidth requirements rapidly and affordably. The principal application of DragonWave's products is wireless network backhaul, including a range of products ideally suited to support the emergence of underlying small cell networks. Additional solutions include leased line replacement, last mile fiber extension and enterprise networks. DragonWave's corporate headquarters are located in Ottawa, Ontario, with sales locations in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and North America. For more information, visit http://www.dragonwaveinc.com.

DragonWave®, Horizon® and Avenue® are registered trademarks of DragonWave Inc.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release contains certain information that is not consistent with financial measures prescribed under GAAP. We break out "Gross profit before inventory provisions" as this measure allows management to evaluate our operational performance and compare to prior periods more effectively. "Gross profit before inventory provisions" does not have any standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP, it is therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other issuers and is not designed to replace other measures of financial performance or the statement of operations as an indicator of performance. This measure should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for other measures of performance calculated according to GAAP. We believe that it is useful to compare gross profit results without the impact of inventory provisions, since our inventory provisions generally relate to technical obsolescence and excess due to market changes. We believe this non-GAAP measure also provides investors with a better ability to understand our operational performance. We calculate "Gross profit before inventory provisions" consistently over each fiscal period.

The most directly comparable GAAP measure presented in our consolidated financial statements for the three and six months ended August 31, 2016 to "Gross profit before inventory provisions" is "Gross profit".

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this release constitute forward-looking statements or forward-looking information as defined by applicable securities laws. Forward-looking statements include statements as to DragonWave's forward opportunities and the potential benefits of, and demand for: DragonWave's products; DragonWave's strategy and ability to execute on that strategy; and the outcome of DragonWave's restructuring efforts. These statements are subject to certain assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including our view of the relative position of DragonWave's products compared to competitive offerings in the industry, and our ongoing efforts to manage our cash flows.

Forward-looking statements are provided to help external stakeholders understand DragonWave's expectations as of the date of this release and may not be appropriate for other purposes. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements. DragonWave's actual results, performance, achievements and developments may differ materially from the results, performance, achievements or developments expressed or implied by such statements, as a result of the risks identified above as well as other risks identified in our publicly filed documents. Material risks and uncertainties relating to our business are described under the heading "Risks and Uncertainties" in the MD&A dated October 12, 2016 and in the Company's Annual Information Form and other public documents filed by DragonWave with Canadian and United States securities regulatory authorities, which are available at www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov, respectively. DragonWave assumes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by law.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

Expressed in US $000's except share amounts

(Unaudited)

As at

As at

August 31,

February 29,

2016

2016

Assets

Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

7,471

4,277

Trade receivables

13,879

18,986

Inventory

22,701

22,702

Other current assets

2,393

2,777

46,444

48,742

Long Term Assets

Property and equipment

3,092

3,702

Intangible assets

495

623

3,587

4,325

Total Assets

50,031

53,067

Liabilities

Current Liabilities

Debt facility

17,030

22,152

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

25,343

23,832

Deferred revenue

779

1,944

Deferred tax liability

281

294

Warrant liability

1,057

117

44,490

48,339

Long Term Liabilities

Deferred revenue

459

498

Warrant liability

3,420

3

3,879

501

Commitments and contingencies

Shareholders' equity (deficiency)

Capital stock

225,943

221,128

Contributed surplus

9,593

9,235

Deficit

(226,263

)

(218,225

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(9,618

)

(9,618

)

Total Shareholders' equity (deficiency)

(345

)

2,520

Non-controlling interests

2,007

1,707

Total Equity

1,662

4,227

Total Liabilities and Equity

50,031

53,067

Shares issued & outstanding

5,486,776

3,020,069

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

Expressed in US $000's except share and per share amounts

(Unaudited)

Three months ended

Six months ended

August 31,

August 31,

August 31,

August 31,

2016

2015

2016

2015

REVENUE

Hardware and other

9,530

22,613

18,152

46,177

Services

3,700

4,304

7,623

7,080

13,230

26,917

25,775

53,257

COST OF SALES

Hardware and other

7,085

19,458

13,804

38,208

Services

1,923

2,744

3,857

4,490

Inventory provision

365

730

365

1,025

9,373

22,932

18,026

43,723

Gross profit

3,857

3,985

7,749

9,534

EXPENSES

Research and development

2,027

3,875

4,136

8,108

Selling and marketing

1,774

3,052

3,795

6,296

General and administrative

3,120

3,603

6,251

7,089

6,921

10,530

14,182

21,493

Loss before other items

(3,064

)

(6,545

)

(6,433

)

(11,959

)

Goodwill impairment

-

(11,927

)

-

(11,927

)

Amortization of intangible assets

(94

)

(149

)

(184

)

(332

)

Accretion expense

(33

)

(61

)

(68

)

(132

)

Interest expense

(354

)

(560

)

(736

)

(1,091

)

Warrant issuance expenses

(469

)

-

(561

)

-

Fair value adjustment - warrant liability

602

373

846

895

Foreign exchange loss

(68

)

(214

)

(220

)

(294

)

Loss before income taxes

(3,480

)

(19,083

)

(7,356

)

(24,840

)

Income tax expense

220

1,620

382

1,687

Net loss and comprehensive loss

(3,700

)

(20,703

)

(7,738

)

(26,527

)

Net income attributable to non-controlling interest

(238

)

(269

)

(300

)

(399

)

Net loss and comprehensive loss attributable to shareholders

(3,938

)

(20,972

)

(8,038

)

(26,926

)

Net loss and comprehensive loss per share

Basic and diluted

(0.96

)

(6.96

)

(2.16

)

(8.94

)

Weighted average shares outstanding

Basic and diluted

4,085,920

3,014,892

3,716,149

3,013,417

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