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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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): May 9, 2018
 
 
 
Luna Innovations Incorporated
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
 

301 1st Street SW, Suite 200
Roanoke, VA 24011
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
540-769-8400
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
 
 
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth Company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b‑2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b‑2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨






Item 2.02.
Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On May 9, 2018, Luna Innovations Incorporated (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2018, as well as information regarding a conference call to discuss these financial results. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
The information in this Current Report on Form 8-K and the exhibit attached hereto is being furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.
 
Item 9.01.
Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d)
Exhibits.
Exhibit
  
Description
 
 
 
99.1
  






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.
 
Luna Innovations Incorporated
 
 
 
By:
 
/s/ Scott A. Graeff
 
 
Scott A. Graeff
President and Chief Executive Officer
Date: May 9, 2018



Exhibit



Exhibit 99.1
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Luna Innovations Reports Strong First Quarter 2018 Results

Total revenues of $12.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018, up 21% compared to the three months ended March 31, 2017
Products and licensing revenues of $7.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018, up 29% compared to the three months ended March 31, 2017
Net income improved to $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to a net loss of $(1.4) million for the three months ended March 31, 2017
Adjusted EBITDA improved to $0.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to $(0.2) million for the three months ended March 31, 2017

(ROANOKE, VA, May 9, 2018) – Luna Innovations Incorporated (NASDAQ: LUNA), a global leader in advanced optical technology, today announced its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2018.

“By continuing to focus on our strategic priorities, we delivered a profitable first quarter for the first time in our history. We drove robust organic revenue growth of over 20% compared to the three months ended March 31, 2017 in a quarter that is typically our weakest, and we delivered the corresponding improvement to our bottom line," said Scott Graeff, President and Chief Executive Officer of Luna. "The strong revenue performance, resulting largely from a nearly 70% increase in sales of our test and measurement products, along with prudent cost management, allowed us to realize positive net income from continuing operations for the fourth consecutive quarter, also a company record. Luna is positioned to continue to leverage the trends of growth in optical connectivity in high speed networks and data centers as well as the expanding use of composite materials and the need for improved means of testing their structural integrity. We expect those trends to drive top line growth into the future."

For the three months ended March 31, 2018, Luna reported net income of $0.1 million compared to a net loss of $(1.4) million for the three months ended March 31, 2017. Net income from continuing operations improved by $1.0 million, to $0.1 million, or $0.01 per share, for the three months ended March 31, 2018, compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $(0.9) million, or $(0.03) per share, for the three months ended March 31, 2017. Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("Adjusted EBITDA") was $0.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to a loss of $(0.2) million for the three months ended March 31, 2017. A reconciliation of net income/(loss) to adjusted EBITDA can be found in the schedules included in this release.

First Quarter Financial Summary

Total revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2018 were $12.2 million compared to $10.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017. Technology development revenues increased 9% to $4.6 million for the three





months ended March 31, 2018, compared to $4.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017. Products and licensing revenues increased 29% to $7.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018, compared to $5.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017. The increase in the products and licensing revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2018 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2017 was realized primarily in Luna's ODiSI, Optical Backscatter Reflectometer, and tunable laser products.
Gross profit was $5.0 million, or 41% of revenues, for the three months ended March 31, 2018, compared to gross profit of $3.9 million, or 38% of revenues, for the three months ended March 31, 2017.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $3.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018, compared to $3.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017.
Research, development and engineering expenses were $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018, compared to $0.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 due to increased development costs associated with Luna's ODiSI and Terahertz instruments.
Net income from continuing operations improved to $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018, compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $(0.9) million for the three months ended March 31, 2017. Net loss from discontinued operations was $(0.5) million for the three months ended March 31, 2017.
Net income attributable to common stockholders for the three months ended March 31, 2018 was $0.1 million, compared to a net loss attributable to common stockholders of $(1.4) million for the three months ended March 31, 2017. Adjusted EBITDA was $0.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018, compared to $(0.2) million for the three months ended March 31, 2017.

Non-GAAP Measures
In evaluating the operating performance of its business, Luna’s management considers Adjusted EBITDA, which excludes certain charges and credits that are required by generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to both management and investors by excluding the effect of certain non-cash expenses and items that Luna believes may not be indicative of its operating performance, because either they are unusual and Luna does not expect them to recur in the ordinary course of its business or they are unrelated to the ongoing operation of the business in the ordinary course. Adjusted EBITDA should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, GAAP results. Adjusted EBITDA has been reconciled to the nearest GAAP measure in the table following the financial statements attached to this press release.
Conference Call Information
As previously announced, Luna will conduct an investor conference call at 5:00 pm (EDT) today to discuss its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2018, and recent business developments. The call can be accessed by dialing 844.578.9643 domestically or 270.823.1522 internationally prior to the start of the call. The participant access code is 2475628. Investors are advised to dial in at least five minutes prior to the call to register. The conference call will also be webcast live over the Internet. The webcast can be accessed by logging on to the “Investor Relations” section of the Luna website, www.lunainc.com, prior to the event. The webcast will be archived under the “Webcasts and Presentations” section of the Luna website for at least 30 days following the conference call.
About Luna
Luna Innovations Incorporated (www.lunainc.com) is a leader in optical technology, providing unique capabilities in high speed optoelectronics and high performance fiber optic test products for the telecommunications industry and distributed fiber optic sensing for the aerospace and automotive industries. Luna is organized into two business segments, which work closely together to turn ideas into products: a Technology Development segment and a Products and Licensing segment. Luna's business model is designed to accelerate the process of bringing new and innovative technologies to market.







Forward-Looking Statements
The statements in this release that are not historical facts constitute “forward-looking statements” made pursuant to the safe harbor provision of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements include Luna's expectations regarding Luna's future top line growth and Luna continuing to leverage the trends of growth in optical connectivity in high speed networks and data centers, as well as the expanding use of composite materials and the need for improved means of testing their structural integrity. Management cautions the reader that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to a number of both known and unknown risks and uncertainties, and actual results, performance, and/or achievements of Luna may differ materially from the future results, performance, and/or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements as a result of a number of factors. These factors include, without limitation, failure of demand for Luna's products and services to meet expectations, technological challenges and those risks and uncertainties set forth in Luna’s periodic reports and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Such filings are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and on Luna’s website at www.lunainc.com. The statements made in this release are based on information available to Luna as of the date of this release and Luna undertakes no obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this release.
 





Luna Innovations Incorporated
Consolidated Statements of Operations
 
Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
 
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
 
(unaudited)
 
 
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
Technology development
$
4,636,776

 
$
4,236,102

 
 
Products and licensing
7,556,396

 
5,850,795

 
 
Total revenues
12,193,172

 
10,086,897

 
 
Cost of revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
Technology development
3,353,501

 
3,109,467

 
 
Products and licensing
3,813,553

 
3,101,045

 
 
Total cost of revenues
7,167,054

 
6,210,512

 
 
Gross profit
5,026,118

 
3,876,385

 
 
Operating expense:
 
 
 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative
3,809,617

 
3,722,170

 
 
Research, development and engineering
1,101,488

 
928,772

 
 
Total operating expense
4,911,105

 
4,650,942

 
 
Operating income/(loss)
115,013

 
(774,557
)
 
 
Other income/(expense):
 
 
 
 
 
Investment income
75,912

 

 
 
Other (expense)/income
(115
)
 
351

 
 
Interest expense
(40,738
)
 
(64,374
)
 
 
Total other income/(expense)
35,059

 
(64,023
)
 
 
Income/(loss) from continuing operations before income taxes
150,072

 
(838,580
)
 
 
Income tax expense
1,396

 
26,690

 
 
Net income/(loss) from continuing operations
148,676

 
(865,270
)
 
 
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax of $0

 
(490,717
)
 
 
Net loss from discontinued operations

 
(490,717
)
 
 
Net income/(loss)
148,676

 
(1,355,987
)
 
 
Preferred stock dividend
64,425

 
34,096

 
 
Net income/(loss) attributable to common stockholders
$
84,251

 
$
(1,390,083
)
 
 
Net income/(loss) per share from continuing operations:
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.01

 
$
(0.03
)
 
 
Diluted
$

 
$
(0.03
)
 
 
Net loss per share from discontinued operations:
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$

 
$
(0.02
)
 
 
Diluted
$

 
$
(0.02
)
 
 
Net income/(loss) per share attributable to common stockholders:
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$

 
$
(0.05
)
 
 
Diluted
$

 
$
(0.05
)
 
 
Weighted average common shares and common equivalent shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
27,204,989

 
27,541,356

 
 
Diluted
31,198,833

 
27,541,356

 
 





Luna Innovations Incorporated
Consolidated Balance Sheets
 
 
March 31, 2018
 
December 31, 2017
 
 
(unaudited)
 
 
 
Assets
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
33,442,674

 
$
36,981,533

 
Accounts receivable, net
8,098,703

 
7,869,168

 
Receivable from sale of HSOR business
4,001,496

 
4,000,976

 
Contract assets
2,408,930

 
1,778,142

 
Inventory
6,534,899

 
6,951,110

 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
1,086,837

 
1,220,650

 
Total current assets
55,573,539

 
58,801,579

 
Long-term contract assets
263,722

 
209,699

 
Property and equipment, net
3,425,544

 
3,453,741

 
Intangible assets, net
3,204,843

 
3,237,593

 
Goodwill
502,000

 
502,000

 
Other assets
18,024

 
18,024

 
Total assets
$
62,987,672

 
$
66,222,636

 
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Current portion of long-term debt obligations
$
1,750,000

 
$
1,833,333

 
Current portion of capital lease obligations
38,145

 
43,665

 
Accounts payable
2,357,649

 
2,962,863

 
Accrued liabilities
5,742,777

 
6,557,649

 
Contract liabilities
1,804,125

 
3,428,625

 
Total current liabilities
11,692,696

 
14,826,135

 
Long-term deferred rent
1,148,370

 
1,184,438

 
Long-term debt obligations
232,084

 
603,007

 
Long-term capital lease obligations
63,184

 
71,275

 
Total liabilities
13,136,334

 
16,684,855

 
Commitments and contingencies
 
 
 
 
Stockholders’ equity:
 
 
 
 
Preferred stock, par value $0.001, 1,321,514 shares authorized, issued and outstanding at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017
1,322

 
1,322

 
Common stock, par value $0.001, 100,000,000 shares authorized, 28,365,549 and 28,354,822 shares issued, 27,162,195 and 27,283,918 shares outstanding at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017
29,217

 
29,186

 
Treasury stock at cost, 1,203,354 and 1,070,904 shares at March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017
(1,955,787
)
 
(1,649,746
)
 
Additional paid-in capital
83,744,496

 
83,563,208

 
Accumulated deficit
(31,967,910
)
 
(32,406,189
)
 
Total stockholders’ equity
49,851,338

 
49,537,781

 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
62,987,672

 
$
66,222,636

 






Luna Innovations Incorporated
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2018
 
2017
 
(unaudited)
Cash flows provided by/(used in) operating activities
 
 
 
Net income/(loss)
$
148,676

 
$
(1,355,987
)
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
307,852

 
956,687

Share-based compensation
94,606

 
170,084

Bad debt expense

 
29,671

Change in assets and liabilities
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
(229,535
)
 
1,824,454

Contract assets
221,386

 
187,448

Inventory
(110,095
)
 
(352,435
)
Other current assets
133,293

 
55,092

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
(1,456,154
)
 
(1,464,847
)
Contract liabilities
(1,650,363
)
 
13,880

Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities
(2,540,334
)
 
64,047

Cash flows used in investing activities
 
 
 
Acquisition of property and equipment
(129,720
)
 
(157,308
)
Intangible property costs
(113,108
)
 
(133,054
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(242,828
)
 
(290,362
)
Cash flows used in financing activities
 
 
 
Payments on capital lease obligations
(13,611
)
 
(12,697
)
Payments of debt obligations
(458,333
)
 
(458,333
)
Repurchase of common stock
(306,041
)
 

Proceeds from the exercise of options
22,288

 
820

Net cash used in financing activities
(755,697
)
 
(470,210
)
Net decrease in cash or cash equivalents
(3,538,859
)
 
(696,525
)
Cash and cash equivalents-beginning of period
36,981,533

 
12,802,458

Cash and cash equivalents-end of period
$
33,442,674

 
$
12,105,933







Luna Innovations Incorporated
Reconciliation of Net Income/(Loss) to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
 
 
Three Months Ended 
 March 31,
 
 
2018
 
2017
 
 
(unaudited)
 
Net income/(loss)
$
148,676

 
$
(1,355,987
)
 
Less loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

 
(490,717
)
 
Net income/(loss) from continuing operations
148,676

 
(865,270
)
 
Interest expense
40,738

 
64,374

 
Tax expense
1,396

 
26,690

 
Depreciation and amortization
307,852

 
356,816

 
EBITDA
498,662

 
(417,390
)
 
Share-based compensation
94,606

 
170,084

 
Adjusted EBITDA
$
593,268

 
$
(247,306
)
 
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Investor Contact:
Dale Messick, CFO
Luna Innovations Incorporated
Phone: 1.540.769.8400
Email: IR@lunainc.com