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: August 9, 2017

 

RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

Texas   001-13992   76-0458229
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)  

(Commission

File Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

10737 Cutten Road

Houston, Texas 77066

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code)

 

(281) 397-6730

(Issuer’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On August 9, 2017, we issued a press release announcing results for our third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2017. Also on August 9, 2017, we held a conference call to discuss these results and related matters at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.

 

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 Number Description

 

99.1 Press release of RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. dated August 9, 2017

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report on Form 8-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

  RCI Hospitality Holdings, INC .
     
Date: August 9, 2017 By: /s/ Eric Langan
    Eric Langan
    President and Chief Executive Officer

 

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RCI Reports 3Q17 EPS of $0.40 GAAP & $0.47 Non-GAAP; Raises FCF Outlook

 

HOUSTON – August 9, 2017 – RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RICK) today announced results for the third fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2017.

 

3Q17 Highlights (comparisons to 3Q16, unless otherwise noted)

 

Diluted EPS of $0.40 compared to $0.27, up 48.1%
   
Non-GAAP* Diluted EPS of $0.47 compared to $0.34, up 38.2%
   
Basic and diluted share counts fell 1.9% and 3.3%, respectively, due to previously announced share repurchases and retirement of convertible debt
   
Total revenues of $37.4 million compared to $34.0 million, up 10.2% on 44 vs. 43 units
   
RCI now expects to exceed its original FY17 Free Cash Flow (FCF)* target of $18 million, which was based on estimated net cash provided by operating activities of ~$20.5 million
   
The company also has established an initial FY18 FCF target of $21 million, which is based on estimated net cash provided by operating activities of ~$23.5 million
   
As previously announced, RCI’s 3Q17 $0.03 dividend was paid June 26, 2017

 

Conference Call This Afternoon

 

A conference call to discuss 3Q17 results, outlook and related matters will be held today at 4:30 PM ET
   
Live Participant Dial In: Toll Free at (866) 682-6100 and International at (862) 255-5401
   
Click Here for Slides and Webcast: http://www.investorcalendar.com/event/18942

 

CEO Comment

 

“We had a strong third quarter with $0.47 per share non-GAAP—an especially nice performance given this period normally is seasonally weaker,” said Eric Langan, President & CEO.

 

“We experienced a broad based recovery in VIP spend and in customer count, enhanced by our 3Q17 acquisitions. Total revenue increased 10.2% year over year, with same-store sales up 6.8%, one of the largest quarterly same-store increases in the last five years.

 

“Income from operations grew 18.4% on a GAAP basis and 25.2% non-GAAP, with operating margin expanding to 21.1% and 23.6%, respectively. Income and margin benefited from improved operating leverage, primarily due to higher revenues, in particular increased high-margin service revenues.

 

“With year to date net cash provided by operating activities of $17.9 million, less maintenance capital expenditures of $1.3 million, we’ve generated $16.6 million in free cash flow so far. As a result of our recent acquisitions and organic performance, we now expect to exceed our original FY17 FCF target of $18 million.

 

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“In addition, we have established a FCF target of $21 million going into FY18. This represents an increase of 17% from our target going into FY17. In line with our capital allocation strategy, we are particularly pleased to have achieved this performance while simultaneously shrinking our share count.

 

“During the quarter, as part of our ongoing effort to dispose of non-income producing properties, we sold a second parcel at a gain, using proceeds to reduce debt. After trying new formats, we decided to close a Dallas club, recording an impairment charge and putting the property up for sale.

 

“Subsequent to the quarter, we initiated our plan to expand our presence in the St. Louis gentlemen’s club market. We relaunched our first property there as Scarlett’s Cabaret St. Louis. A week later we opened a second property as Hollywood Hunt Club, a 51% joint venture that required little new capital.

 

“On July 17 th , we opened our fifth Bombshells Restaurant & Bar on US 290 in northwest Houston. Initial performance has been impressive with three consecutive weeks of more than $100,000 in sales each. We obtained bank financing for our sixth unit, which should open in the Houston suburb of Pearland in the first quarter of FY18. We have selected a site for our seventh Bombshells along Interstate 10 in Houston, which should open in the third quarter of FY18.

 

“Effective July 13 th , the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors appointed BDO USA, LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm. BDO is among the top six national auditing firms and one of the few in the U.S. with a robust and dedicated restaurant practice.

 

“With all these positive moves, we are poised to perform well in our seasonally weaker fourth quarter and our seasonally strong first quarter. We are also well positioned to take maximum advantage of the professional football championship being played in our second quarter in the new stadium in downtown Minneapolis, where we have three popular clubs.”

 

3Q17 Analysis (comparisons to 3Q16, unless otherwise noted)

 

Total Revenues

 

Total revenues of $37.4 million grew 10.2%, reflecting increases of 6.8% in same-store sales and 10.3% from new units, which more than offset a decrease from previously announced dispositions.
   
All core revenue lines—service, beverage and food—increased year over year and sequentially, with higher margin service revenues continuing to grow, expanding 8.3% sequentially and 20.1% year over year.
   
Acquisitions of Scarlett’s Cabaret Miami (May 8 th ) and Hollywood Showclub in St. Louis (April 25 th ) contributed a combined $2.2 million.

 

Operating Income & Margin

 

Operating income increased 18.4% to $7.9 million (21.1% of revenues) from $6.7 million (19.6%). On a non-GAAP basis, operating income increased 25.2%, to $8.8 million (23.6%) from $7.1 million (20.8%).
   
Gross profit margin increased 148 basis points to 85.9% of revenues from 84.4% due to the increased proportion of high margin service revenues and reduction of lower margin other revenues.
   
On a dollar basis, operating expenses increased 8.2% primarily due to the new acquisitions, pre-opening costs and other charges, partially offset by lower depreciation and amortization. Other charges increased $0.8 million principally due to goodwill impairment, partially offset by a gain on the sale of a property.
   
As a percent of revenues, total operating expenses declined to 78.9% from 80.4%.

 

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Nightclubs Segment

 

Sales increased 15.0% to $32.6 million from $28.3 million, with 40 units compared to 38. Same-store sales increased 8.0%.
   
Operating income increased 15.3% to $10.6 million (32.5% of sales) from $9.2 million (32.4%). Operating income included the above mentioned other charges. On a non-GAAP basis, operating income increased 23.4% to $11.5 million (35.3% of sales) from $9.3 million (32.9%).
   
Non-GAAP operating margin increased 241 basis points mainly due to a higher level of sales, in particular higher margin service revenue, and the disposition of underperforming clubs.

 

Bombshells Segment

 

Sales declined 7.9% to $4.6 million from $5.0 million, with four units in operation compared to five (the Webster unit closed in 4Q16).
   
Same-store sales increased as customers continue to be attracted to our military themed social dining concept with our Bombshells Girls, where you can have a great time and great food, watch the game, listen to music and hang out with friends or family.
   
Operating income was $0.692 million (15.0% of sales) compared to $0.905 million (18.1%). 3Q17 operating margin reflected Bombshells 290 pre-opening costs, including development and implementation of new training programs, ahead of the unit’s recent successful debut. Otherwise, operating margin would have been comparable to the previous and year ago quarters.

 

Other Metrics

 

Occupancy Costs : One of RCI’s largest fixed costs, measured as a combination of rent plus interest expense, totaled 8.2% of revenues compared to 8.1%. 3Q17 included rent and interest related to the acquisition of Scarlett’s Cabaret Miami.
   
Effective Tax Rate (ETR): ETR was 32.9% compared to 43.0%. 3Q16 included a $1.0 million additional tax reserve. ETR YTD was 33.3% compared to 26.0%. The FY16 period reflected the net benefit of previously announced tax credits.
   
Free Cash Flow (FCF): The FY17 FCF target of $18 million was based on net cash provided by operating activities of ~$20.5 million less maintenance capital expenditures of ~$2.5 million. The FY18 FCF target of approximately $21 million is based on net cash provided by operating activities of ~$23.5 million less maintenance capital expenditures of ~$2.5 million.
   
Balance Sheet (June 30, 2017 compared to March 31, 2017): Assets increased $26.6 million, reflecting the new acquisitions. Total stockholders’ equity increased 2.6% to $138.6 million, primarily due to 3Q17 net income partially offset by quarterly share dividends.

 

Meet Management Tonight

 

Eric Langan, President & CEO, invites investors to meet management, tour one of the company's top clubs, and its new Hoops Cabaret & Sports Bar.

 

When: Tonight, Wednesday, August 9, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM ET
 
Where: Rick’s Cabaret New York, at 50 W. 33rd Street, New York, NY, bet. Fifth Avenue and Broadway
   
RSVP: With your contact information to [email protected]

 

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*Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

In addition to our financial information presented in accordance with GAAP, management uses certain non-GAAP financial measures, within the meaning of the SEC Regulation G, to clarify and enhance understanding of past performance and prospects for the future. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company’s operating performance, financial position or cash flows that excludes or includes amounts that are included in or excluded from the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. We monitor non-GAAP financial measures because it describes the operating performance of the Company and helps management and investors gauge our ability to generate cash flow, excluding (or including) items that management believes are not representative of the ongoing business operations of the Company, but are included (or excluded) in the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Relative to each of the non-GAAP financial measures, we further set forth our rationale as follows:

 

Non-GAAP Operating Income and Non-GAAP Operating Margin. We exclude from non-GAAP operating income and non-GAAP operating margin impairment of assets, amortization of intangibles, gains or losses on sale of assets, stock-based compensation, gain on patron tax settlement, and settlement of lawsuits. We believe that excluding these items assists investors in evaluating period-over-period changes in our operating income and operating margin without the impact of items that are not a result of our day-to-day business and operations.
   
Non-GAAP Net Income and Non-GAAP Net Income per Diluted Share. We exclude from non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per diluted share impairment of assets, amortization of intangibles, income tax expense, gains or losses on sale of assets, stock-based compensation, gain on patron tax settlement, and settlement of lawsuits, and include the non-GAAP provision for current and deferred income taxes, calculated as the tax effect at 33% and 35% year-to-date effective tax rate of the pre-tax non-GAAP income before taxes for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, because we believe that excluding and including such items help management and investors better understand our operating activities.
   
Adjusted EBITDA. We exclude from adjusted EBITDA depreciation expense, amortization of intangibles, impairment of assets, income tax expense, interest expense, interest income, gains or losses on sale of assets, gain on patron tax settlement, and settlement of lawsuits because we believe that adjusting for such items helps management and investors better understand operating activities. Adjusted EBITDA provides a core operational performance measurement that compares results without the need to adjust for federal, state and local taxes which have considerable variation between domestic jurisdictions. The results are, therefore, without consideration of financing alternatives of capital employed. We use adjusted EBITDA as one guideline to assess our unleveraged performance return on our investments. Adjusted EBITDA is also the target benchmark for our acquisitions of nightclubs.
   
Management also uses non-GAAP cash flow measures such as free cash flow. Free cash flow is derived from net cash provided by operating activities less maintenance capital expenditures. We use free cash flow as the baseline for the implementation of our capital allocation strategy.

 

Notes

 

Unit counts above are at period end.
   
All references to the “company,” “we,” “our,” and similar terms include RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise.
   
Planned opening dates subject to change due to weather, which could affect construction schedules, and when final municipal inspections can be scheduled.

 

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About RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RICK)

 

With 45 units, RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the country’s leading company in gentlemen’s clubs and sports bars/restaurants. Clubs in New York City, Miami, Philadelphia, Charlotte, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston, Minneapolis and other cities operate under brand names, such as Rick's Cabaret, XTC, Club Onyx, Vivid Cabaret, Jaguars, Tootsie’s Cabaret, and Scarlett’s Cabaret. Sports bars/restaurants operate under the brand name Bombshells Restaurant & Bar. Please visit http://www.rcihospitality.com/

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release may contain forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause the company’s actual results to differ materially from those indicated in this press release, including the risks and uncertainties associated with operating and managing an adult business, the business climates in cities where it operates, the success or lack thereof in launching and building the company’s businesses, risks and uncertainties related to cybersecurity, conditions relevant to real estate transactions, and numerous other factors such as laws governing the operation of adult entertainment businesses, competition and dependence on key personnel. The company has no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of future events or circumstances.

 

Media & Investor Contacts

 

Gary Fishman and Steven Anreder at 212-532-3232 or [email protected] and [email protected]

 

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RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

 

    For the Three Months     For the Nine Months  
    Ended June 30,     Ended June 30,  
    2017     2016     2017     2016  
Revenues                                
Sales of alcoholic beverages   $ 15,475     $ 14,333     $ 44,085     $ 43,511  
Sales of food and merchandise     4,641       4,614       13,201       13,557  
Service revenues     15,350       12,780       42,995       38,626  
Other     1,963       2,225       5,405       6,129  
Total revenues     37,429       33,952       105,686       101,823  
Operating expenses                                
Cost of goods sold     5,269       5,281       15,118       15,692  
Salaries and wages     9,902       9,499       29,271       28,113  
Selling, general and administrative     11,767       10,589       33,569       32,050  
Depreciation and amortization     1,710       1,825       4,936       5,468  
Other charges, net     898       101       1,089       576  
Total operating expenses     29,546       27,295       83,983       81,899  
Income from operations     7,883       6,657       21,703       19,924  
Other income (expenses)                                
Interest expense     (2,205 )     (2,040 )     (6,132 )     (5,920 )
Interest income     61       1       187       6  
Income before income taxes     5,739       4,618       15,758       14,010  
Income taxes     1,889       1,986       5,247       3,646  
Net income     3,850       2,632       10,511       10,364  
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests     (9 )     21       (13 )     346  
Net income attributable to RCIHH common shareholders   $ 3,841     $ 2,653     $ 10,498     $ 10,710  
                                 
Earnings per share attributable to RCIHH common shareholders                                
Basic   $ 0.40     $ 0.27     $ 1.08     $ 1.06  
Diluted   $ 0.40     $ 0.27     $ 1.08     $ 1.06  
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding                                
Basic     9,719       9,906       9,735       10,071  
Diluted     9,719       10,047       9,751       10,211  
                                 
Dividends per share   $ 0.03     $ 0.03     $ 0.09     $ 0.06  

 

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RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC.

NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

($ in thousands, except per share data)

 

    For the Three Months     For the Nine Months  
    Ended June 30,     Ended June 30,  
    2017     2016     2017     2016  
Reconciliation of GAAP net income to Adjusted EBITDA                                
Net income attributable to RCIHH common shareholders   $ 3,841     $ 2,653     $ 10,498     $ 10,710  
Income tax expense     1,889       1,986       5,247       3,646  
Interest expense and income     2,144       2,039       5,945       5,914  
Settlement of lawsuits     222       139       303       741  
Gain on settlement of patron tax     -       -       (102 )     -  
Impairment of assets     1,411       -       1,411       -  
Gain on sale of assets     (735 )     (38 )     (523 )     (165 )
Depreciation and amortization     1,710       1,825       4,936       5,468  
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 10,482     $ 8,604     $ 27,715     $ 26,314  
                                 
Reconciliation of GAAP net income to non-GAAP net income                                
Net income attributable to RCIHH common shareholders   $ 3,841     $ 2,653     $ 10,498     $ 10,710  
Amortization of intangibles     64       184       150       583  
Stock-based compensation     -       120       -       360  
Settlement of lawsuits     222       139       303       741  
Gain on settlement of patron tax     -       -       (102 )     -  
Impairment of assets     1,411       -       1,411       -  
Income tax expense     1,889       1,986       5,247       3,646  
Gain on sale of assets     (735 )     (38 )     (523 )     (165 )
Non-GAAP provision for income taxes     (2,209 )     (1,737 )     (5,605 )     (5,488 )
Non-GAAP net income   $ 4,483     $ 3,307     $ 11,379     $ 10,387  
                                 
Reconciliation of GAAP diluted earnings per share to non-GAAP diluted earnings per share                                
Fully diluted shares     9,719       10,047       9,751       10,211  
Diluted EPS attributable to RCIHH common shareholders   $ 0.40     $ 0.27     $ 1.08     $ 1.06  
Amortization of intangibles     0.01       0.02       0.02       0.06  
Stock-based compensation     -       0.01       -       0.04  
Settlement of lawsuits     0.02       0.01       0.03       0.07  
Gain on settlement of patron tax     -       -       (0.01 )     -  
Impairment of assets     0.15       -       0.14       -  
Income tax expense     0.19       0.20       0.54       0.36  
Gain on sale of assets     (0.08 )     (0.00 )     (0.05 )     (0.02 )
Non-GAAP provision for income taxes     (0.23 )     (0.17 )     (0.57 )     (0.54 )
Non-GAAP diluted EPS   $ 0.47     $ 0.34     $ 1.17     $ 1.03  
                                 
Reconciliation of GAAP operating income to non-GAAP operating income                                
Income from operations   $ 7,883     $ 6,657     $ 21,703     $ 19,924  
Amortization of intangibles     64       184       150       583  
Stock-based compensation     -       120       -       360  
Settlement of lawsuits     222       139       303       741  
Gain on settlement of patron tax     -       -       (102 )     -  
Impairment of assets     1,411       -       1,411       -  
Gain on sale of assets     (735 )     (38 )     (523 )     (165 )
Non-GAAP operating income   $ 8,845     $ 7,062     $ 22,942     $ 21,443  
                                 
Reconciliation of GAAP operating margin to non-GAAP operating margin                                
GAAP operating income     21.1 %     19.6 %     20.5 %     19.6 %
Amortization of intangibles     0.2 %     0.5 %     0.1 %     0.6 %
Stock-based compensation     0.0 %     0.4 %     0.0 %     0.4 %
Settlement of lawsuits     0.6 %     0.4 %     0.3 %     0.7 %
Gain on settlement of patron tax     0.0 %     0.0 %     -0.1 %     0.0 %
Impairment of assets     3.8 %     0.0 %     1.3 %     0.0 %
Gain on sale of assets     -2.0 %     -0.1 %     -0.5 %     -0.2 %
Non-GAAP operating margin     23.6 %     20.8 %     21.7 %     21.1 %
                                 
Reconciliation of GAAP net cash provided by operating activities to non-GAAP free cash flow                                
Net cash provided by operating activities   $ 6,867     $ 7,386     $ 17,897     $ 18,498  
Less: Maintenance capital expenditures     254       952       1,305       1,788  
Free cash flow   $ 6,613     $ 6,434     $ 16,592     $ 16,710  

 

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SEGMENT INFORMATION

($ in thousands)

 

    For the Three Months     For the Nine Months  
    Ended June 30,     Ended June 30,  
    2017     2016     2017     2016  
Revenues                                
Nightclubs   $ 32,575     $ 28,336     $ 91,824     $ 86,272  
Bombshells     4,611       5,005       13,281       14,013  
Other     243       611       581       1,538  
    $ 37,429     $ 33,952     $ 105,686     $ 101,823  
                                 
Income (loss) from operations                                
Nightclubs   $ 10,579     $ 9,172     $ 30,293     $ 27,844  
Bombshells     692       905       2,131       2,150  
Other     (130 )     (650 )     (693 )     (2,154 )
General corporate     (3,258 )     (2,770 )     (10,028 )     (7,916 )
    $ 7,883     $ 6,657     $ 21,703     $ 19,924  

 

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RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC.

NON-GAAP SEGMENT INFORMATION

($ in thousands)

 

                  3Q17                                   3Q16                  
      Nightclubs       Bombshells       Other       Corp       Total       Nightclubs       Bombshells       Other       Corp       Total  
Income (loss) from operations   $ 10,579     $ 692     $ (130 )   $ (3,258 )   $ 7,883     $ 9,172     $ 905     $ (650 )   $ (2,770 )   $ 6,657  
Amortization of intangibles                             64       64                               184       184  
Stock-based compensation                                                                     120       120  
Settlement of lawsuits     222                               222       139                               139  
Impairment of assets     1,411                               1,411                                          
Gain on settlement of patron tax case     -                               -                                          
Gain on sale of assets     (723 )                     (12 )     (735 )                             (38 )     (38 )
Non-GAAP operating income (loss)   $ 11,489     $ 692     $ (130 )   $ (3,206 )   $ 8,845     $ 9,311     $ 905     $ (650 )   $ (2,504 )   $ 7,062  
                                                                                 
GAAP operating margin     32.5 %     15.0 %     -53.5 %             21.1 %     32.4 %     18.1 %     -106.4 %             19.6 %
Non-GAAP operating margin     35.3 %     15.0 %     -53.5 %             23.6 %     32.9 %     18.1 %     -106.4 %             20.8 %

 

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                9M17                                     9M16                    
      Nightclubs       Bombshells       Other       Corp       Total       Nightclubs       Bombshells       Other       Corp       Total  
Income (loss) from operations   $ 30,293     $ 2,131     $ (693 )   $ (10,028 )   $ 21,703     $ 27,844     $ 2,150     $ (2,154 )   $ (7,916 )   $ 19,924  
Amortization of intangibles                             150       150                               583       583  
Stock-based compensation                                     -                               360       360  
Settlement of lawsuits     303                               303       741                               741  
Impairment of assets     1,411                               1,411                                          
Gain on settlement of patron tax case     (102 )                             (102 )                                        
Gain on sale of assets     (604 )     20       89       (28 )     (523 )                             (165 )     (165 )
Non-GAAP operating income (loss)   $ 31,301     $ 2,151     $ (604 )   $ (9,906 )   $ 22,942     $ 28,585     $ 2,150     $ (2,154 )   $ (7,138 )   $ 21,443  
                                                                                 
GAAP operating margin     33.0 %     16.0 %     -119.3 %             20.5 %     32.3 %     15.3 %     -140.1 %             19.6 %
Non-GAAP operating margin     34.1 %     16.2 %     -104.0 %             21.7 %     33.1 %     15.3 %     -2.1 %             21.1 %

 

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