rpx_8k-103012.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 30, 2012
 
RPX Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
 
001-35146
 
26-2990113
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)
 
(Commission File No.)
 
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
One Market Plaza
Suite 800
San Francisco, CA 94105
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
 
(866) 779-7641
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
 
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
 
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Item 2.02  Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
 
On October 30, 2012, RPX Corporation issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2012.  The full text of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
 
This information shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
 
Item 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d) Exhibits.
 
Exhibit No.
 
Description
99.1
 
Press release issued by RPX Corporation dated October 30, 2012

 
 

 
 
SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
 
RPX Corporation
   
   
 
By:
/s/ Martin E. Roberts
   
Martin E. Roberts
   
General Counsel
     
Dated:  October 30, 2012
 
ex99-1.htm
EXHIBIT 99.1
 

RPX Announces Third Quarter 2012 Financial Results
 
SAN FRANCISCO – October 30, 2012 – RPX Corporation (NASDAQ: RPXC), a leading provider of patent risk management solutions, today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2012.
 
Financial Highlights
 
 
·
Revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2012 totaled $47.0 million, up 23% from the prior year period
 
 
·
GAAP net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2012 was $7.6 million or $0.14 per pro forma diluted share[1]
 
 
·
Non-GAAP net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2012 was $9.4 million or $0.18 per pro forma diluted share[1]
 
“RPX made solid progress on all fronts in the third quarter,” said John Amster, CEO of RPX Corporation. “We grew our client network to 128 members, completed eight acquisitions of patent assets, and continued to deliver value to our clients, both by reducing their patent litigation costs and by providing them with unique strategic market intelligence.  We also continued to expand our suite of patent risk solutions with the launch of our insurance service and the signing of our first two insurance clients.”
 
Summary Results
 
Revenue for the third quarter increased 23% to $47.0 million, compared to $38.4 million in the third quarter of 2011.
 
Net acquisition spend during the quarter totaled $26.4 million, and included eight new acquisitions of patent assets, in addition to the exercise of previously negotiated options to acquire licenses for new clients.
 
GAAP net income for the quarter was $7.6 million or $0.14 per diluted share, compared to $7.9 million or $0.15 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2011. Net income was $0.14 per pro forma diluted share[1] in the third quarter, compared to $0.15 per pro forma diluted share[1] in the third quarter of 2011.

Non-GAAP net income for the quarter, which excludes stock-based compensation and the amortization of acquired intangibles (in each case, net of tax), was $9.4 million or $0.18 per pro forma diluted share[1], compared to $9.0 million or $0.17 per pro forma diluted share[1] in the third quarter of 2011.

As of September 30, 2012, RPX had cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments of $208.6 million.
 
Business Outlook
 
This outlook reflects the Company’s current and preliminary view and may be subject to change.  Please see the paragraph regarding "Forward-Looking Statements" at the end of this news release.  The Company provided the following business outlook for the fourth quarter and full year 2012:

 
 

 

 
Fourth Quarter 2012
Full Year 2012
Revenue
$48.7 – $49.2 Million
$194.8 – $195.3 Million
Non-GAAP Cost of Revenue as a Percentage of Revenue
42% – 43%
Non-GAAP SG&A
$42.2 – $43.1 Million
Non-GAAP Net Income
$9.8 - $10.4 Million
$44.6 – $45.2 Million
Non-GAAP Effective Tax Rate
36%
36%
Diluted Shares Outstanding (Pro Forma Weighted Average)
53.0 Million
52.7 Million
Net Acquisition Spend
$110 - $120 Million

The above outlook is forward-looking.  Actual results may differ materially.  Please refer to the information under the caption "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information" below.
 

[1] Pro forma diluted shares computed to give effect to the shares of restricted stock outstanding as of the original date of issuance and the conversion of the Company's redeemable convertible preferred stock into common stock using the as-if converted method as though the conversion had occurred as of January 1, 2011 or the original issuance, if later.
 
Conference Call
 
RPX management will host a conference call and live webcast for analysts and investors at 2:00 p.m. PDT/5:00 p.m. EDT on October 30, 2012.  Parties in the United States and Canada can access the call by dialing 1-877-941-2068, using conference code 4567518.  International parties can access the call by dialing 1-480-629-9712, using conference code 4567518.
 
RPX will offer a live webcast of the conference call which can be accessed from the "Investor Relations" section of the Company's website at www.rpxcorp.com.  The webcast will be archived there for a period of 30 days. An audio replay of the conference call will also be available two hours after the call and will be available for 30 days. To hear the replay, parties in the United States and Canada should call 1-800-406-7325 and enter conference code 4567518.  International parties should call 1-303-590-3030 and enter conference code 4567518.
 
About RPX Corporation
 
RPX Corporation (NASDAQ: RPXC) is a leading provider of patent risk solutions, offering defensive buying, acquisition syndication, patent intelligence and advisory services.  Since its founding in 2008, RPX has introduced efficiency to the patent market by providing a rational alternative to litigation. The San Francisco-based company’s pioneering approach combines principal capital, deep patent expertise, and client contributions to generate enhanced patent buying power. By acquiring patents, RPX helps to mitigate and manage patent risk for its growing client network.
 
 
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Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information
 
This news release dated October 30, 2012 contains non-GAAP financial measures.  Tables are provided in this news release that reconcile the non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).  These non-GAAP financial measures include non-GAAP cost of revenue, non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses, non-GAAP net income, and non-GAAP net income per share.

To supplement the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, management believes that these non-GAAP measures provide useful information about the Company's core operating results and thus are appropriate to enhance the overall understanding of the Company's past financial performance and its prospects for the future.  Management is excluding from its non-GAAP operating results stock-based compensation expenses (inclusive of related employer payroll taxes) and the amortization of acquired intangible assets.  Management uses these non-GAAP measures to evaluate the Company’s financial results, and believes investors wish to exclude the effects of such items in comparing our financial performance with that of other companies.  The adjustments to the Company's GAAP results are made with the intent of providing both management and investors a more complete understanding of the Company's underlying operational results, trends and performance.  The presentation of additional information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for or superior to financial results determined in accordance with GAAP.
 
Forward-Looking Statements
 
This news release and its attachments contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  These forward-looking statements include statements regarding RPX’s future financial performance as well as any statements regarding the Company’s strategic and operational plans.  The Company’s actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements.  Factors that may contribute to such differences include, among others, the Company’s ability to maintain an adequate rate of growth, the impact of the current economic climate on the Company’s business, the Company’s ability to effectively manage its growth, and the Company’s ability to attract new clients and retain existing clients.  Forward-looking statements are often identified by the use of words such as, but not limited to, “anticipate,” “believe,” “can,” “continue,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “plan,” “project,” “seek,” “should,” “target,” “will,” “would,” and similar expressions or variations intended to identify forward-looking statements.  More information about potential factors that could affect the Company’s business and financial results is contained in the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K, its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and the Company’s other filings with the SEC.  The Company does not intend, and undertakes no duty, to update any forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.
 
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Contacts:
 
Investor Relations Media Relations    
Cynthia Hiponia
The Blueshirt Group
+1-415-418-2563 
ir@rpxcorp.com 
Kaustuva Das
RPX Corporation
+1-415-529-3105
media@rpxcorp.com
   
       
 
 
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RPX Corporation
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
 
(in thousands, except per share data)
 
(unaudited)
 
                         
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Revenue
  $ 47,044     $ 38,394     $ 146,131     $ 111,634  
Cost of revenue
    21,980       16,459       60,508       44,652  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    13,147       9,069       39,903       28,465  
(Gain) on sale of patent assets, net
    -       -       (177 )     -  
Operating income
    11,917       12,866       45,897       38,517  
Other income (expense), net
    65       (79 )     92       (645 )
Income before provision for income taxes
    11,982       12,787       45,989       37,872  
Provision for income taxes
    4,392       4,935       17,130       15,659  
Net income
  $ 7,590     $ 7,852     $ 28,859     $ 22,213  
Net income available to common stockholders:
                               
Basic
  $ 7,556     $ 7,381     $ 28,378     $ 12,858  
Diluted
  $ 7,557     $ 7,421     $ 28,399     $ 13,518  
Net income per common share:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.15     $ 0.17     $ 0.57     $ 0.48  
Diluted
  $ 0.14     $ 0.15     $ 0.55     $ 0.43  
Weighted-average shares used in computing net income per common share:
                       
Basic
    50,457       44,473       49,410       27,015  
Diluted
    52,127       48,914       51,711       31,125  
 
 
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RPX Corporation
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
(in thousands)
 
(unaudited)
 
             
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2012
   
2011
 
Assets
           
Current assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 83,440     $ 106,749  
Short-term investments
    125,197       126,976  
Restricted cash
    -       500  
Accounts receivable
    12,997       16,160  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    6,364       12,124  
Deposit
    10,000       -  
Deferred tax assets
    6,048       5,192  
Total current assets
    244,046       267,701  
Patent assets, net
    197,321       163,352  
Property and equipment, net
    3,434       2,317  
Intangible assets, net
    3,594       1,837  
Goodwill
    16,460       1,675  
Restricted cash, less current portion
    -       147  
Deferred tax assets, less current portion
    8,279       300  
Other assets
    1,112       665  
Total assets
  $ 474,246     $ 437,994  
                 
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 1,046     $ 821  
Accrued liabilities
    5,841       7,762  
Deferred revenue
    93,722       96,513  
Deferred payment obligations
    500       5,056  
Other current liabilities
    2,124       2,182  
Total current liabilities
    103,233       112,334  
Deferred revenue, less current portion
    4,965       11,762  
Deferred tax liabilities
    21,766       14,695  
Other liabilities
    20       119  
Total liabilities
    129,984       138,910  
                 
Common stock
    5       5  
Additional paid-in capital
    275,612       259,315  
Retained earnings
    68,646       39,787  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (1 )     (23 )
Total stockholders' equity
    344,262       299,084  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 474,246     $ 437,994  
 
 
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RPX Corporation
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
(in thousands)
 
(unaudited)
 
           
 
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
 
2012
   
2011
 
Cash flows from operating activities
         
Net income
$ 28,859     $ 22,213  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
             
Depreciation and amortization
  61,208       44,651  
Stock-based compensation
  7,493       4,849  
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
  (5,796 )     (4,118 )
Imputed interest on deferred payment obligations
  94       584  
Gain on sale of patent assets
  (177 )     -  
Amortization of premium on investments
  3,773       404  
Deferred taxes
  (1,534 )     99  
Other
  (19 )     1  
Changes in assets and liabilities:
             
Accounts receivable
  3,163       10,586  
Prepaid expenses and other assets
  5,874       (4,777 )
Deposit
  (10,000 )     -  
Accounts payable
  225       256  
Accrued and other liabilities
  (2,856 )     7,543  
Deferred revenue
  (9,642 )     14,974  
Net cash provided by operating activities
  80,665       97,265  
               
Cash flows from investing activities
             
Purchases of investments classified as available-for-sale
  (150,227 )     (142,825 )
Maturities and sale of investments classified as available-for-sale
  153,920       15,100  
Business acquisition
  (45,765 )     (3,345 )
Decrease in restricted cash
  647       73  
Purchases of intangible assets
  (52 )     (95 )
Purchases of property and equipment
  (1,626 )     (913 )
Acquisitions of patent assets
  (65,056 )     (63,815 )
Proceeds from sale of patent assets
  200       80  
Net cash used in investing activities
  (107,959 )     (195,740 )
               
Cash flows from financing activities
             
Repayments of principal on deferred payment obligations
  (5,150 )     (18,104 )
Proceeds from other obligations
  500       -  
Proceeds from issuance of common stock in initial public offering, net of issuance costs
  -       157,478  
Proceeds from issuance of common stock in follow-on offering, net of issuance costs
  -       27,379  
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and other common stock issuances
  2,839       2,632  
Excess tax benefit from stock-based compensation
  5,796       4,118  
Net cash provided by financing activities
  3,985       173,503  
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
  (23,309 )     75,028  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
  106,749       46,656  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$ 83,440     $ 121,684  
 
 
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RPX Corporation
 
Reconciliation of Pro Forma Net Income Per Share
 
(in thousands, except per share data)
 
(unaudited)
 
                         
   
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Net income
  $ 7,590     $ 7,852     $ 28,859     $ 22,213  
                                 
Pro forma net income per share:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.15     $ 0.17     $ 0.57     $ 0.52  
Diluted
  $ 0.14     $ 0.15     $ 0.55     $ 0.47  
                                 
Shares used in computing pro forma net income per share:
                               
Basic:
                               
Basic weighted-average common shares
    50,457       44,473       49,410       27,015  
Less: Conversion of redeemable convertible preferred shares
    -       -       -       (13,836 )
Add: Assumed conversion of redeemable convertible preferred shares
    -       -       -       26,230  
Add: Restricted stock
    227       2,837       838       3,437  
Shares used in computing pro forma basic net income per share
    50,684       47,310       50,248       42,846  
                                 
Diluted:
                               
Diluted weighted-average common shares
    52,127       48,914       51,711       31,125  
Less: Conversion of redeemable convertible preferred shares
    -       -       -       (13,836 )
Add: Assumed conversion of redeemable convertible preferred shares
    -       -       -       26,230  
Add: Restricted stock
    227       2,837       838       3,437  
Shares used in computing pro forma diluted net income per share
    52,354       51,751       52,549       46,956  
 
 
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RPX Corporation
 
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Net Income Per Share
 
(in thousands)
 
(unaudited)
 
                         
   
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Net income
  $ 7,590     $ 7,852     $ 28,859     $ 22,213  
Stock-based compensation[1]
    2,529       1,913       7,810       4,849  
Amortization of acquired intangible assets[2]
    361       146       832       146  
Income tax adjustments[3]
    (1,054 )     (930 )     (2,689 )     (1,412 )
Non-GAAP net income
  $ 9,426     $ 8,981     $ 34,812     $ 25,796  
                                 
Pro forma non-GAAP net income per share:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.19     $ 0.19     $ 0.69     $ 0.60  
Diluted
  $ 0.18     $ 0.17     $ 0.66     $ 0.55  
                                 
Pro forma weighted-average shares:
                               
Basic
    50,684       47,310       50,248       42,846  
Diluted
    52,354       51,751       52,549       46,956  
 
RPX Corporation
 
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Cost of Revenue
 
(in thousands)
 
(unaudited)
 
   
   
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Cost of revenue
  $ 21,980     $ 16,459     $ 60,508     $ 44,652  
Amortization of acquired intangible assets[2]
    (56 )     (53 )     (168 )     (53 )
Non-GAAP cost of revenue
  $ 21,924     $ 16,406     $ 60,340     $ 44,599  
 
RPX Corporation
 
Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
 
(in thousands)
 
(unaudited)
 
                         
   
Three Months Ended
September 30,
   
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
   
2012
   
2011
   
2012
   
2011
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
  $ 13,147     $ 9,069     $ 39,903     $ 28,465  
Stock-based compensation[1]
    (2,529 )     (1,913 )     (7,810 )     (4,849 )
Amortization of acquired intangible assets[2]
    (305 )     (93 )     (664 )     (93 )
Non-GAAP selling, general and administrative expenses
  $ 10,313     $ 7,063     $ 31,429     $ 23,523  
 

[1]
RPX excludes stock-based compensation and related employer payroll taxes from its non-GAAP financial measures.
                                 
[2]
RPX excludes amortization expense related to intangible assets (other than patents) acquired in conjunction with the acquisition of businesses from its non-GAAP financial measures.
                                 
[3]
Amount reflects income taxes associated with the above noted non-GAAP exclusions.
           
 
 
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RPX Corporation
 
Additional Metrics
 
($ in thousands)
 
(unaudited)
 
   
   
As of and for the Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
Operating Metrics
 
2012
   
2011
 
Number of clients
    128       103  
Net additions
    8       7  
Trailing four quarters
    25       38  
                 
Gross acquisition spend
  $ 26,376     $ 33,915  
Trailing four quarters
  $ 176,170     $ 96,826  
                 
Net acquisition spend
  $ 26,376     $ 29,290  
Trailing four quarters
  $ 121,940     $ 80,823  
                 
Full time equivalent headcount
    126       99  
                 
Financial Metrics
               
Subscription revenue
  $ 47,011     $ 38,380  
Other revenue
    33       14  
Revenue
  $ 47,044     $ 38,394  
                 
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments
  $ 208,637     $ 250,008  
Deferred revenue, current and noncurrent
  $ 98,687     $ 97,535  
 
 
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