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EXHIBIT 99.1
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A10 Networks Reports Revenue of $57.7 Million, 
Continued Strong Profitability for First Quarter of 2023  

Management demonstrates durable and sustainable business model
despite macro headwinds

 
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 4, 2023 -- A10 Networks (NYSE: ATEN), a leading provider of cybersecurity and infrastructure solutions, today announced financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2023.

First Quarter 2023 Financial Summary
Revenue of $57.7 million, declined 7.9% year-over-year due to the impact of macro headwinds and project delays.
GAAP gross margin of 82.3%; non-GAAP gross margin of 83.1% as a result of better product mix and continued successful navigation of short-term input cost pressures.
GAAP net income of $4.0 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, compared with GAAP net income of $6.3 million, or $0.08 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2022.
Non-GAAP net income of $9.9 million, or $0.13 per diluted share (non-GAAP EPS), compared with non-GAAP net income of $10.0 million, or $0.13 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2022.
Adjusted EBITDA of $15.5 million, representing 26.8% of revenue, in line with stated business model goals and compared to adjusted EBITDA as a percent of revenue of 21.6% in the first quarter last year.
The Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share, payable on June 1, 2023 to stockholders of record at the close of business on May 15, 2023.
 
A reconciliation between GAAP and non-GAAP information is contained in the financial statements below.
 
“We delivered profitability that was in-line with our trended financials and revenue towards the high-end of our pre-announced results,” said Dhrupad Trivedi, President and Chief Executive Officer of A10 Networks. “We have taken proactive actions to flex our cost structure to address the headwinds we experienced at the start of the year and to better enable us to achieve our full-year earnings guidance without compromising long-term growth. Demand for our security-led solutions remains robust, but project delays from tier-one North American customers impacted our ability to deliver upon our originally targeted revenue level. Our value proposition remains intact, and orders have been delayed, but not lost to competitors. As a result, and as expected, our first quarter represents what we believe will be the low-point for the year, and we continue to believe we can achieve revenue growth that outpaces the market, and importantly, double-digit growth in 2023 full-year non-GAAP EPS.”

“A10’s strategic diversification, in terms of customer base, geographic presence and product revenue, help offset the macro-economic pockets of weakness,” continued Trivedi. “This quarter demonstrates that we are not immune from recessionary impacts, but we remain confident we can perform better than others in our peer set. Additionally, we grew our recurring revenue, which increased 10% in the first quarter, giving us greater visibility and mitigating the impact of longer sales cycles. With $145 million in cash, no debt, increasing recurring revenue and systemic diversification, we are well-positioned for continued success.”

Conference Call
Management will host a call at 1:30 p.m. Pacific time (4:30 p.m. Eastern time) today, May 4, 2023, to discuss these results. Interested parties may access the conference call by dialing (833) 470-1428 (toll-free) or (404) 975-4839 and referencing access code: 820278.

A live audio webcast of the conference call will be accessible from the “Investor Relations” section of A10 Network’s website at investors.a10networks.com. The webcast will be archived for at least 90 days. A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available two hours after the conclusion of the live call and will run for seven days and may be accessed by dialing (866) 813-9403 (toll-free) or (929) 458-6194 and entering the passcode 360894.




Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements,” including statements regarding our anticipated future financial results, quarterly dividend payments, strategy, demand, supply chain and order pattern challenges, positioning, growth and revenue and non-GAAP EPS expectations. Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties and are based on assumptions that may prove to be incorrect, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expected or implied by the forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ include the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business and the business of our customers; a significant decline in global macroeconomic or political conditions that have an adverse impact on our business and financial results; business interruptions related to our supply chain; our ability to manage our business and expenses if customers cancel or delay orders; execution risks related to closing key deals and improving our execution; the continued market adoption of our products; our ability to successfully anticipate market needs and opportunities; our timely development of new products and features; our ability to achieve or maintain profitability; any loss or delay of expected purchases by our largest end-customers; our ability to maintain or improve our competitive position; competitive and execution risks related to cloud-based computing trends; our ability to attract and retain new end-customers and our largest end-consumers; our ability to maintain and enhance our brand and reputation; changes demanded by our customers in the deployment and payment model for our products; continued growth in markets relating to network security; the success of any future acquisitions or investments in complementary companies, products, services or technologies; the ability of our sales team to execute well; our ability to shorten our close cycles; the ability of our channel partners to sell our products; variations in product mix or geographic locations of our sales; risks associated with our presence in international markets; weaknesses or deficiencies in our internal control over financial reporting; our ability to timely file periodic reports required to be filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and other risks that are described in “Risk Factors” in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 27, 2023. We do not intend to update or alter our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to disclosing financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), we refer to certain non-GAAP financial measures, including non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP net income per basic and diluted share (or non-GAAP EPS), non-GAAP gross profit and gross margin, non-GAAP operating income and operating margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, and Adjusted EBITDA. Non-GAAP financial measures do not have any standardized meaning and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.

A10 Networks considers these non-GAAP financial measures to be important because they provide useful measures of the operating performance of the company, exclusive of unusual events or factors that do not directly affect what we consider to be our core operating performance and are used by the company's management for that purpose.

Non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP.

We define non-GAAP net income as our GAAP net income excluding: (i) stock-based compensation and related payroll tax, (ii) cyber incident remediation expense, (iii) restructuring expense and (iv) income tax effect of excluding non-GAAP items (i) to (iii) listed above. We define non-GAAP net income per basic and diluted share as our non-GAAP net income divided by our basic and diluted weighted-average shares outstanding. We define non-GAAP gross profit as our GAAP gross profit excluding (i) stock-based compensation and related payroll tax, (ii) cyber incident remediation expense and (iii) restructuring expense. We define non-GAAP gross margin as our non-GAAP gross profit divided by our GAAP revenue. We define non-GAAP operating income as our GAAP income from operations excluding (i) stock-based compensation and related payroll tax, (ii) cyber incident remediation expense and (iii) restructuring expense. We define non-GAAP operating margin as our non-GAAP operating income divided by our GAAP revenue. We define non-GAAP operating expenses as our GAAP operating expenses excluding (i) stock-based compensation and related payroll tax, (ii) cyber incident remediation expense and (iii) restructuring expense. We define Adjusted EBITDA as our GAAP net income excluding (i) interest and other (income) expense, net, (ii) depreciation and amortization expense, (iii) provision for income taxes, (iv) stock-based compensation and related payroll tax, (v) cyber incident remediation expense and (vi) restructuring expense.




Non-GAAP financial measures are presented for supplemental informational purposes only for understanding the company's operating results.

About A10 Networks
A10 Networks (NYSE: ATEN) provides secure application services and solutions for on-premises, multi-cloud and edge-cloud environments at hyperscale. Our mission is to enable service providers and enterprises to deliver business-critical applications that are secure, available and efficient for multi-cloud transformation and 5G readiness. We deliver better business outcomes that support investment protection, new business models and help future-proof infrastructures, empowering our customers to provide the most secure and available digital experience. Founded in 2004, A10 Networks is based in San Jose, Calif. and serves customers globally. For more information, visit https://www.a10networks.com/ and follow us @A10Networks. 

The A10 logo and A10 Networks are trademarks or registered trademarks of A10 Networks, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Investor Contact:
Rob Fink / Tom Baumann
FNK IR
646.809.4048 / 646.349.6641
aten@fnkir.com

Brian Becker
Chief Financial Officer
investors@a10networks.com

Source: A10 Networks, Inc.



A10 NETWORKS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts, on a GAAP Basis)

      Three Months Ended March 31,
 20232022
Revenue:
Products$31,182 $37,045 
Services26,509 25,627 
Total revenue57,691 62,672 
Cost of revenue:
Products6,083 8,633 
Services4,133 4,206 
Total cost of revenue10,216 12,839 
Gross profit47,475 49,833 
Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing22,334 22,782 
Research and development11,665 12,887 
General and administrative7,309 6,162 
Total operating expenses41,308 41,831 
Income from operations6,167 8,002 
Non-operating income (expense), net:
Interest income973 119 
Other income (expense), net(2,218)(632)
Non-operating income (expense), net(1,245)(513)
Income before provision for income taxes4,922 7,489 
Provision for income taxes964 1,140 
Net income $3,958 $6,349 
Net income per share:
Basic$0.05 $0.08 
Diluted$0.05 $0.08 
Weighted-average shares used in computing net income per share:
Basic74,001 76,795 
Diluted75,541 79,285 

 



A10 NETWORKS, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET INCOME TO NON-GAAP NET INCOME
(unaudited, in thousands, except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended March 31,
20232022
GAAP net income$3,958 $6,349 
Non-GAAP items:
Stock-based compensation and related payroll tax3,970 3,681 
Restructuring expense1,861 — 
Cyber incident remediation expense1,353 — 
Adoption of tax-effecting non-GAAP items (1)
(1,215)— 
Total non-GAAP items5,969 3,681 
Non-GAAP net income (1)(2)
$9,927 $10,030 
GAAP net income per share:
Basic$0.05 $0.08 
Diluted$0.05 $0.08 
Non-GAAP items:
Stock-based compensation and related payroll tax0.05 0.05 
Restructuring expense0.03 — 
Cyber incident remediation expense0.02 — 
Adoption of tax-effecting non-GAAP items (1)
(0.02)— 
Total non-GAAP items0.08 0.05 
Non-GAAP net income per share: (1)(2)
Basic$0.13 $0.13 
Diluted$0.13 $0.13 
Weighted average shares used in computing net income per share:
Basic74,001 76,795 
Diluted75,541 79,285 


(1)For the three months ended March 31, 2023, we adopted presenting non-GAAP net income impacted for the income tax effect of excluding non-GAAP items. The income tax effect of $1,215 thousand represents a non-GAAP profit before tax rate of 18.0%. For the three months ended March 31, 2022, the income tax effect of excluding non-GAAP items would be $1,636 thousand and non-GAAP net income adjusted for the income tax effect of excluding non-GAAP items would be $8,394 thousand, representing a $0.02 decrease in reported non-GAAP net income per share in the table above. The tax effect of $1,636 thousand represents a non-GAAP profit before tax rate of 24.9%.

(2)Net income and earnings per share excluding adjustments are non-GAAP financial measures presented as supplemental financial measures to enable a user of the financial information to understand the impact of these adjustments on reported results. These financial measures should not be considered an alternative to net income, operating income, cash flows provided by operating activities, or any other measure of financial performance or liquidity presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Our adjusted net income and earnings per share may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of another company because companies may not all calculate adjusted net income and earnings per share in the same manner.





A10 NETWORKS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(unaudited, in thousands, except par value, on a GAAP Basis)

March 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
ASSETS
Current assets:  
Cash and cash equivalents$68,519 $67,971 
Marketable securities76,022 83,018 
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $78 and $32, respectively67,007 72,928 
Inventory20,391 19,693 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets13,054 13,381 
Total current assets244,993 256,991 
Property and equipment, net22,305 19,743 
Goodwill 1,307 1,307 
Deferred tax assets, net62,116 63,183 
Other non-current assets26,564 27,881 
Total assets$357,285 $369,105 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable$5,906 $6,725 
Accrued liabilities21,410 37,183 
Deferred revenue75,729 74,340 
Total current liabilities103,045 118,248 
Deferred revenue, non-current52,769 52,652 
Other non-current liabilities15,970 17,193 
Total liabilities171,784 188,093 
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $0.00001 par value: 500,000 shares authorized; 87,581 and 87,123 shares issued and 74,197 and 73,738 shares outstanding, respectively
Treasury stock, at cost: 13,384 and 13,384 shares, respectively(134,934)(134,934)
Additional paid-in-capital471,341 466,927 
Dividends paid(24,248)(19,802)
Accumulated other comprehensive income(163)(726)
Accumulated deficit(126,496)(130,454)
Total stockholders' equity185,501 181,012 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$357,285 $369,105 
 
 
 
 




A10 NETWORKS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited, in thousands, on a GAAP Basis)

     Three Months Ended March 31,
 20232022
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income$3,958 $6,349 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization2,106 1,844 
Stock-based compensation3,742 3,452 
Other non-cash items(169)287 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable5,687 12,535 
Inventory(1,522)1,433 
Prepaid expenses and other assets1,519 (1,568)
Accounts payable(676)(1,857)
Accrued liabilities(16,997)(6,287)
Deferred revenue1,506 (280)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities(846)15,908 
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities— 4,550 
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities29,263 17,173 
Purchases of marketable securities(21,221)(13,635)
Purchases of property and equipment(2,675)(3,137)
Net cash provided by investing activities5,367 4,951 
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under employee equity incentive plans473 165 
Repurchase of common stock— (28,322)
Payments for dividends(4,446)(3,869)
Net cash used in financing activities(3,973)(32,026)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents548 (11,167)
Cash and cash equivalents—beginning of period67,971 78,925 
Cash and cash equivalents—end of period$68,519 $67,758 
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Transfers between inventory and property and equipment$824 $196 
Purchases of property and equipment included in accounts payable$142 $
 
 




A10 NETWORKS, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP GROSS PROFIT TO NON-GAAP GROSS PROFIT
(unaudited, in thousands, except percentages)

  
Three Months Ended March 31,
  20232022
GAAP gross profit$47,475   $49,833  
GAAP gross margin 82.3 %  79.5 %
Non-GAAP adjustments:       
Stock-based compensation and related payroll tax 444    428  
Restructuring expense42 — 
Cyber incident remediation expense    —  
Non-GAAP gross profit$47,964   $50,261  
Non-GAAP gross margin 83.1 %  80.2 %
 
A10 NETWORKS, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
TO NON-GAAP TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES
(unaudited, in thousands)

  
Three Months Ended March 31,
  20232022
GAAP total operating expenses$41,308   $41,831  
       
Non-GAAP adjustments:       
Stock-based compensation and related payroll tax (3,526)   (3,253) 
Restructuring expense (1,819)   —  
Cyber incident remediation expense (1,350)   —  
Non-GAAP total operating expenses$34,613   $38,578  
 
 
 




A10 NETWORKS, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
TO NON-GAAP OPERATING INCOME
(unaudited, in thousands, except percentages)

  
Three Months Ended March 31,
  2023 2022
GAAP income from operations$6,167   $8,002  
GAAP operating margin 10.7 %  12.8 %
Non-GAAP adjustments:       
Stock-based compensation and related payroll tax 3,970    3,681  
Restructuring expense 1,861    —  
Cyber incident remediation expense 1,353    —  
Non-GAAP operating income$13,351   $11,683  
Non-GAAP operating margin 23.1 %  18.6 %
        
 
 
A10 NETWORKS, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET INCOME TO
EBITDA AND ADJUSTED EBITDA (NON-GAAP)
(unaudited, in thousands)

  
Three Months Ended March 31,
  2023 2022
GAAP net income$3,958   $6,349  
GAAP net income margin6.9 %10.1 %
Exclude: Interest and other (income) expense, net1,245   513 
Exclude: Depreciation and amortization2,106   1,844  
Exclude: Provision for income taxes964   1,140  
EBITDA8,273   9,846  
Exclude: Stock-based compensation and related payroll tax3,970   3,681  
Exclude: Restructuring expense1,861 — 
Exclude: Cyber incident remediation expense1,353   —  
Adjusted EBITDA$15,457   $13,527  
Adjusted EBITDA margin26.8 %21.6 %