Commvault Announces Fiscal 2020 Fourth Quarter Financial Results

May 12, 2020
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TINTON FALLS, N.J., May 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- 

Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2020 Highlights Include:

Fourth Quarter

Fiscal 2020

GAAP Results:



Revenues

$164.7 million

$670.9 million

Loss from Operations

$(2.2) million

$(17.5) million

EBIT Margin

(1.3)%

(2.6)%

Diluted Income (Loss) Per Share

$0.19

($0.12)





Non-GAAP Results:



Income from Operations (EBIT)

$18.3 million

$87.5 million

EBIT Margin

11.1%

13.0%

Diluted Earnings Per Share

$0.30

$1.45

Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT), a recognized global enterprise software leader in the management of data across cloud and on-premises environments, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended March 31, 2020.

"We remain focused on keeping our employees safe while supporting customers during these challenging times," said Commvault President and CEO Sanjay Mirchandani. "Like most, our quarterly results were impacted by the pandemic. However, we are confident in the long-term opportunities for the company, our strategy, and our return to profitable growth. Our products are mission critical; our large enterprise customer base remains strong; and our employees are resilient.  All of this, when combined with our financial stability, will enable us to weather these challenges and continue to deliver industry-leading solutions to our customers."

Total revenues for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 were $164.7 million, a decrease of 9% year-over-year and 7% sequentially.  Software and products revenue in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 was $66.4 million, a decrease of 18% year-over-year and 13% sequentially. Software and products revenue excludes approximately $10.0 million of completed subscription renewals that will be recognized in the first quarter of fiscal 2021, when the current subscriptions are due to expire. Services revenue in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 was $98.3 million, a decrease of 2% year-over-year and 1% sequentially.

For the full fiscal year, total revenues were $670.9 million, a decrease of 6% from fiscal 2019. Software and products revenue for the full fiscal year was $275.3 million, a decrease of 11% from fiscal 2019. Services revenue for the full fiscal year was $395.6 million, a decrease of 1% from fiscal 2019.

On a GAAP basis, loss from operations (EBIT) was $2.2 million for the fourth quarter compared to income of $0.3 million in the same period of the prior year. Non-GAAP income from operations (EBIT) was $18.3 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 compared to $30.9 million in the fourth quarter of the prior year.

On a GAAP basis, loss from operations (EBIT) for the full fiscal year was $17.5 million. Non-GAAP income from operations (EBIT) was $87.5 million in fiscal 2020 compared to $111.9 million in fiscal 2019.

For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, Commvault reported net income of $8.9 million, which includes the recognition of approximately $10.0 million of tax benefits related to net operating losses Commvault can carry back as a result of the CARES Act. Non-GAAP net income for the quarter was $13.8 million, or $0.30 per diluted share.

For the full fiscal year, Commvault reported a net loss of $5.6 million. Non-GAAP net income for the full fiscal year was $67.5 million, or $1.45 per diluted share.

Operating cash flow totaled $32.5 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 compared to $36.6 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019. For the full fiscal year, operating cash flow was $88.5 million, compared to $110.2 million for fiscal 2019. Total cash, restricted cash and short-term investments were $339.7 million as of March 31, 2020.

During the fiscal fourth quarter, Commvault repurchased $37.2 million of common stock (872 thousand shares), bringing the fiscal 2020 total repurchases to $77.2 million (1.7 million shares).

A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results has been provided in Financial Statement Table IV included in this press release. An explanation of these measures is also included below under the heading "Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures."

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Commvault has provided in this press release the following non-GAAP financial measures:  non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP income from operations margin, non-GAAP net income, non-GAAP diluted earnings per share and subscription and utility annual contract value ("ACV").  This selected financial information has not been prepared in accordance with GAAP.  Commvault uses these non-GAAP financial measures internally to understand, manage and evaluate its business and make operating decisions. In addition, Commvault believes these non-GAAP operating measures are useful to investors, when used as a supplement to GAAP financial measures, in evaluating Commvault's ongoing operational performance. Commvault believes that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends, and in comparing its financial results with other companies in Commvault's industry, many of which present similar non-GAAP financial measures to the investment community. Commvault has also provided software and products, services and total revenues on a constant currency basis. Commvault analyzes revenue growth on a constant currency basis in order to provide a comparable framework for assessing how the business performed excluding the effect of foreign currency fluctuations.

All of these non-GAAP financial measures should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for or superior to, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, which are provided in Table IV included in this press release.

Non-GAAP income from operations and non-GAAP income from operations margin.  These non-GAAP financial measures exclude noncash stock-based compensation charges and additional FICA and related payroll tax expense incurred by Commvault when employees exercise in the money stock options or vest in restricted stock awards, as well as restructuring costs and costs related to a non-routine shareholder matter. In fiscal 2020, Commvault also excluded transaction costs related to the acquisition of Hedvig Inc. (Hedvig), the noncash amortization of intangible assets, certain costs related to key employees of Hedvig and the net change in fair value of the contingent consideration associated with the purchase of Hedvig from its non-GAAP results. These net expenses are further discussed in Table IV. Commvault believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are useful metrics for management and investors because they compare Commvault's core operating results over multiple periods. When evaluating the performance of Commvault's operating results and developing short- and long-term plans, Commvault does not consider such expenses.

Although noncash stock-based compensation and the additional FICA and related payroll tax expenses are necessary to attract and retain employees, Commvault places its primary emphasis on stockholder dilution as compared to the accounting charges related to such equity compensation plans. Commvault believes that providing non-GAAP financial measures that exclude noncash stock-based compensation expense and the additional FICA and related payroll tax expenses incurred on stock option exercises and vesting of restricted stock awards allow investors to make meaningful comparisons between Commvault's operating results and those of other companies.

Amortization of intangible assets and transaction costs related to business combinations result from mergers and acquisitions. Expense for the amortization of intangible assets is a noncash item.  Similarly, any changes in fair value of contingent consideration associated with the purchase price of business combinations is a noncash item.  Commvault believes the exclusion of the amortization expense and net change in contingent consideration provides for a useful comparison of operating results to prior periods and to other companies. Business combinations result in non-routine operating expenses which would not otherwise have been incurred in the normal course of business operations. The exclusion of acquisition related expenses and fair value remeasurements allows for financial results that are more indicative of continuing operations and provides for a useful comparison of Commvault's operating results to prior periods and to other companies.

There are a number of limitations related to the use of non-GAAP income from operations and non-GAAP income from operations margin.  The most significant limitation is that these non-GAAP financial measures exclude certain operating costs, primarily related to noncash stock-based compensation, which is of a recurring nature.  Noncash stock-based compensation has been, and will continue to be for the foreseeable future, a significant recurring expense in Commvault's operating results.  In addition, noncash stock-based compensation is an important part of Commvault's employees' compensation and can have a significant impact on their performance.  Lastly, the components that Commvault excludes in its non-GAAP financial measures may differ from the components that its peer companies exclude when they report their non-GAAP financial measures.

Commvault's management generally compensates for the limitations described above related to the use of non-GAAP financial measures by providing investors with a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure. Further, Commvault management uses non-GAAP financial measures only in addition to, and in conjunction with, results presented in accordance with GAAP.

Non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted EPS.  In addition to the adjustments discussed in non-GAAP income from operations, non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted EPS incorporate a non-GAAP effective tax rate of 27%.

Commvault anticipates that in any given period its non-GAAP tax rate may be either higher or lower than the GAAP tax rate as evidenced by historical fluctuations. The GAAP tax rates in recent fiscal years were not meaningful percentages due to the dollar amount of GAAP pre-tax income.  For the same reason as the GAAP tax rates, the estimated cash tax rates in recent fiscal years are not meaningful percentages. Commvault defines its cash tax rate as the total amount of cash income taxes payable for the fiscal year divided by consolidated GAAP pre-tax income. Over time, Commvault believes its GAAP and cash tax rates will align.

Commvault considers non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted EPS useful metrics for Commvault management and its investors for the same basic reasons that Commvault uses non-GAAP income from operations and non-GAAP income from operations margin. In addition, the same limitations as well as management actions to compensate for such limitations described above also apply to Commvault's use of non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP EPS.

Commvault considers non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP diluted EPS useful metrics for Commvault management and its investors for the same reasons that Commvault uses non-GAAP income from operations and non-GAAP income from operations margin. In addition, the same limitations as well as management actions to compensate for such limitations described above also apply to Commvault's use of non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP EPS.

Conference Call Information

Commvault will host a conference call today, May 12, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time (5:30 a.m. Pacific Time) to discuss its financial results.  To access this call, dial 844-742-4247 (domestic) or 661-378-9470 (international).  The live webcast can be accessed under the "Events" section of Commvault's website. An archived webcast of this conference call will also be available following the call.

About Commvault

Commvault is the recognized leader in data backup and recovery. Commvault's converged data management solution redefines what backup means for the progressive enterprise through solutions that protect, manage and use their most critical asset — their data. Commvault software, solutions and services are available from the company and through a global ecosystem of trusted partners. Commvault employs more than 2,500 highly-skilled individuals across markets worldwide, is publicly traded on NASDAQ (CVLT), and is headquartered in Tinton Falls, New Jersey in the United States. To learn more about Commvault visit www.commvault.com

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including statements regarding financial projections, which are subject to risks and uncertainties, such as competitive factors, difficulties and delays inherent in the development, manufacturing, marketing and sale of software products and related services, general economic conditions, outcome of litigation and others. For a discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties affecting Commvault's business, see "Item IA. Risk Factors" in our annual report in Form 10-K and "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our most recent quarter report in Form 10-Q. Statements regarding Commvault's beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions regarding the future are forward-looking statements, within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from anticipated results. Commvault does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements. The development and timing of any product release as well as any of its features or functionality remain at our sole discretion.

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Table I

Commvault Systems, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)


Three Months Ended
March 31,

Year Ended
March 31,

2020

2019

2020

2019

Revenues:






Software and products

$

66,408

$

80,830

$

275,308

$

309,899

Services

98,341

100,597

395,577

401,058

Total revenues

164,749

181,427

670,885

710,957

Cost of revenues:






Software and products

5,144

10,429

28,082

25,691

Services

21,450

23,245

88,996

91,315

Total cost of revenues

26,594

33,674

117,078

117,006

Gross margin

138,155

147,753

553,807

593,951

Operating expenses:






Sales and marketing

82,877

88,586

335,785

370,088

Research and development

32,710

20,430

110,020

92,647

General and administrative

21,006

34,411

92,130

100,946

Net change in contingent consideration

(3,783)

—

(3,783)

—

Restructuring

2,397

1,423

21,348

14,765

Depreciation and amortization

5,134

2,636

15,815

10,597

Total operating expenses

140,341

147,486

571,315

589,043

Income (loss) from operations

(2,186)

267

(17,508)

4,908

Interest income

692

1,759

4,962

5,519

Income (loss) before income taxes

(1,494)

2,026

(12,546)

10,427

Income tax expense (benefit)

(10,429)

4,189

(6,901)

6,866

Net income (loss)

$

8,935

$

(2,163)

$

(5,645)

$

3,561

Net income (loss) per common share:






Basic

$

0.19

$

(0.05)

$

(0.12)

$

0.08

Diluted

$

0.19

$

(0.05)

$

(0.12)

$

0.07

Weighted average common shares outstanding:






Basic

46,420

45,901

45,793

45,827

Diluted

46,718

45,901

45,793

47,601

 

Table II

Commvault Systems, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)



March 31,

March 31,


2020

2019

ASSETS

Current assets:



Cash and cash equivalents

$

288,082

$

327,992

Restricted cash

8,000

—

Short-term investments

43,645

130,338

Trade accounts receivable, net

146,990

176,836

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

26,969

19,836

Total current assets

513,686

655,002





Property and equipment, net

114,519

122,716

Operating lease assets

15,009

—

Deferred commissions cost

31,394

33,619

Intangible assets, net

46,350

—

Goodwill

112,435

—

Other assets

11,683

11,116

Total assets

$

845,076

$

822,453





LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current Liabilities:



Accounts payable

$

307

$

2,186

Accrued liabilities

87,051

85,721

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

7,699

—

Deferred revenue

233,497

238,439

Total current liabilities

328,554

326,346





Deferred revenue, less current portion

92,723

99,257

Deferred tax liabilities, net

849

2,594

Long-term operating lease liabilities

8,808

—

Other liabilities

2,238

2,953





Total stockholders' equity

411,904

391,303

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

845,076

$

822,453

 

Table III

Commvault Systems, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)



Three Months Ended
March 31,

Year Ended
March 31,


2020

2019

2020

2019

Cash flows from operating activities







Net income (loss)

$

8,935

$

(2,163)

$

(5,645)

$

3,561

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:







Depreciation and amortization

5,447

2,948

17,065

12,060

Noncash stock-based compensation

17,307

28,901

65,888

80,487

Noncash change in contingent consideration

(3,783)

—

(3,783)

—

Deferred income taxes

(1,783)

314

(1,783)

164

Amortization of deferred commissions cost

4,567

4,342

17,717

17,348

Impairment of operating assets

566

—

2,761

—

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:







Trade accounts receivable

13,361

(6,174)

26,096

(24,092)

Operating lease assets and liabilities, net

(714)

—

(1,226)

—

Other current assets and Other assets

(6,832)

975

(1,246)

11,400

Deferred commissions cost

(4,711)

(5,202)

(16,063)

(18,967)

Accounts payable

(748)

848

(2,474)

1,485

Accrued liabilities

21

(270)

(1,997)

5,075

Deferred revenue

32

12,351

(6,230)

21,719

Other liabilities

791

(284)

(616)

(60)

Net cash provided by operating activities

32,456

36,586

88,464

110,180

Cash flows from investing activities







Purchase of short-term investments

(10,845)

(32,188)

(43,645)

(130,338)

Proceeds from maturity of short-term investments

32,188

32,394

130,338

131,637

Business combination, net of cash acquired

—

—

(157,495)

—

Purchase of property and equipment

(1,292)

(1,456)

(3,203)

(6,560)

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

20,051

(1,250)

(74,005)

(5,261)

Cash flows from financing activities







Repurchase of common stock

(37,172)

(40,014)

(77,198)

(132,697)

Proceeds from stock-based compensation plans

6,851

9,155

37,795

41,984

Net cash used in financing activities

(30,321)

(30,859)

(39,403)

(90,713)

Effects of exchange rate — changes in cash

(6,129)

(3,883)

(6,966)

(16,998)

Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

16,057

594

(31,910)

(2,792)

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

280,025

327,398

327,992

330,784

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

$

296,082

$

327,992

$

296,082

$

327,992

 

Table IV

Commvault Systems, Inc.

Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 (In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)



Three Months Ended
March 31,

Year Ended
March 31,


2020

2019

2020

2019

Non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliation:







GAAP income (loss) from operations

$

(2,186)

$

267

$

(17,508)

$

4,908

Noncash stock-based compensation (1)

17,236

27,751

64,135

77,855

FICA and related payroll tax expense related to stock-based
  compensation (2)

381

650

1,571

3,034

Restructuring (3)

2,397

1,423

21,348

14,765

Non-routine shareholder matter (4)

—

853

7,628

9,966

Litigation settlement (5)

—

—

—

1,400

Acquisition costs (6)

—

—

5,639

—

Amortization of intangible assets (7)

2,825

—

5,650

—

Hedvig deferred payments (8)

1,406

—

2,812

—

Net change in contingent consideration (9)

(3,783)

—

(3,783)

—

Non-GAAP income from operations

$

18,276

$

30,944

$

87,492

$

111,928









GAAP net income (loss)

$

8,935

$

(2,163)

$

(5,645)

$

3,561

Noncash stock-based compensation (1)

17,236

27,751

64,135

77,855

FICA and related payroll tax expense related to stock-based
  compensation (2)

381

650

1,571

3,034

Restructuring (3)

2,397

1,423

21,348

14,765

Non-routine shareholder matter (4)

—

853

7,628

9,966

Litigation settlement (5)

—

—

—

1,400

Acquisition costs (6)

—

—

5,639

—

Amortization of intangible assets (7)

2,825

—

5,650

—

Hedvig deferred payments (8)

1,406

—

2,812

—

Net change in contingent consideration (9)

(3,783)

—

(3,783)

—

Non-GAAP provision for income taxes adjustment (10)

(15,550)

(4,639)

(31,863)

(24,843)

Non-GAAP net income

$

13,847

$

23,875

$

67,492

$

85,738









Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (11)

46,718

47,239

46,440

47,601

Non-GAAP diluted net income per share

$

0.30

$

0.51

$

1.45

$

1.80




Three Months Ended

March 31,

Year Ended

March 31,


2020

2019

2020

2019

Subscription and utility software and related support services

$

38,424

$

46,513

$

153,920

$

147,378

Recurring support and services

79,180

81,976

323,038

339,037

Total recurring revenue

$

117,604

$

128,489

$

476,958

$

486,415

Percentage of Total Revenues

71

%

71

%

71

%

68

%









Perpetual software and product revenue

$

40,018

$

43,235

$

162,869

$

185,833

Other professional services

7,127

9,703

31,058

38,709

Total non-recurring revenue

$

47,145

$

52,938

$

193,927

$

224,542

Percentage of Total Revenues

29

%

29

%

29

%

32

%









Total Revenue (12)

$

164,749

$

181,427

$

670,885

$

710,957









March 31, 2019

December 31, 2019

March 31, 2020

Subscription and Utility Annual Contract Value (13)

$

105,000

$

140,000

$

147,000

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2020

Americas

EMEA

APJ

Total

Software and Products Revenue

$

34,481

$

23,434

$

8,493

$

66,408

Customer Support Revenue

56,776

23,155

10,183

90,114

Professional Services

4,599

2,424

1,204

8,227

Total Revenue

$

95,856

$

49,013

$

19,880

$

164,749


Three Months Ended March 31, 2019

Americas

EMEA

APJ

Total

Software and Products Revenue

$

44,824

$

25,289

$

10,717

$

80,830

Customer Support Revenue

58,514

21,496

9,883

89,893

Professional Services

5,609

3,435

1,660

10,704

Total Revenue

$

108,947

$

50,220

$

22,260

$

181,427


Year Ended March 31, 2020

Americas

EMEA

APJ

Total

Software and Products Revenue

$

141,856

$

95,356

$

38,096

$

275,308

Customer Support Revenue

230,226

88,965

40,939

360,130

Professional Services

18,778

10,459

6,210

35,447

Total Revenue

$

390,860

$

194,780

$

85,245

$

670,885


Year Ended March 31, 2019

Americas

EMEA

APJ

Total

Software and Products Revenue

$

170,114

$

95,913

$

43,872

$

309,899

Customer Support Revenue

237,190

82,895

38,662

358,747

Professional Services

23,076

12,380

6,855

42,311

Total Revenue

$

430,380

$

191,188

$

89,389

$

710,957

 

Three Months Ended
March 31, 2020

Year Ended
March 31, 2020


Sequential

Year Over Year

Year Over Year

Non-GAAP software and products revenue reconciliation





  GAAP software and products revenue

$

66,408

$

66,408

$

275,308

      Adjustment for currency impact

671

1,228

4,624

Non-GAAP software and products revenue on a constant
currency basis (14)

$

67,079

$

67,636

$

279,932









Three Months Ended
March 31, 2020

Year Ended
March 31, 2020


Sequential

Year Over Year

Year Over Year

Non-GAAP services revenue reconciliation





  GAAP services revenue

$

98,341

$

98,341

$

395,577

      Adjustment for currency impact

317

1,180

5,939

Non-GAAP services revenue on a constant currency basis (14)

$

98,658

$

99,521

$

401,516









Three Months Ended
March 31, 2020

Year Ended
March 31, 2020


Sequential

Year Over Year

Year Over Year

Non-GAAP total revenue reconciliation





  GAAP total revenues

164,749

164,749

$

670,885

      Adjustment for currency impact

988

2,408

10,563

Non-GAAP total revenues on a constant currency basis (14)

$

165,737

$

167,157

$

681,448

 

Footnotes - Adjustments

(1)

Represents noncash stock-based compensation charges associated with stock options, restricted stock units granted and our Employee Stock Purchase Plan.  Those amounts are represented as follows:






Three Months Ended
March 31,

Year Ended

March 31,




2020

2019

2020

2019


Cost of services revenue

$

581

$

705

$

2,604

$

2,922


Sales and marketing

7,646

7,884

31,779

34,874


Research and development

5,368

2,054

14,594

8,601


General and administrative

3,641

17,108

15,158

31,458


Stock-based compensation expense

$

17,236

$

27,751

$

64,135

$

77,855




The table above excludes stock-based compensation expense related to the Company's restructuring activities described below in footnote three.



(2)

Represents additional FICA and related payroll tax expenses incurred by Commvault when employees exercise in the money stock options or vest in restricted stock awards.


(3)

In fiscal 2019, Commvault initiated a restructuring plan to increase efficiency in its sales, marketing and distribution functions as well as reduce costs across all functional areas.  These restructuring charges relate primarily to severance and related costs associated with headcount reductions, as well as the closure of offices.  Restructuring includes stock-based compensation related to modifications of awards granted to former employees.  Management believes, when used as a supplement to GAAP results, that the exclusion of these charges will better help investors and financial analysts understand Commvault's operating results and underlying operational trends as compared to prior periods.


(4)

During fiscal 2019 and 2020, Commvault incurred costs related to a non-routine shareholder matter.  The costs are for professional fees related to the settlement agreement with the shareholder and consulting fees incurred with the operational review which was agreed to as part of the settlement. Management believes, when used as a supplement to GAAP results, that the exclusion of these costs will better help investors and financial analysts understand Commvault's operating results and underlying operational trends as compared to prior periods.


(5)

During the second quarter of fiscal 2019 Commvault incurred costs related to a litigation settlement. Management believes, when used as a supplement to GAAP results, that the exclusion of these costs will help investors and financial analysts understand Commvault's operating results and underlying operational trends as compared to prior periods.


(6)

During the second and third quarters of fiscal 2020, Commvault incurred costs related to the acquisition of Hedvig, Inc.  Management believes, when used as a supplement to GAAP results, that the exclusion of these costs will help investors and financial analysts understand Commvault's operating results and underlying operational trends as compared to prior periods.


(7)

Represents noncash amortization of intangible assets.   



(8)

In connection with the acquisition of Hedvig Inc., certain Hedvig shareholders will receive cash payments for the 30 months following the date of acquisition, contingent on their continued employment with Commvault.  While these payments are proportionate to these shareholders' ownership of Hedvig, under GAAP they are accounted for as compensation expense within Research and development expenses over the course of the 30 month service period.  Management believes, when used as a supplement to GAAP results, that the exclusion of these non-routine expenses will help investors and financial analysts understand Commvault's operating results and underlying operational trends as compared to prior periods.


(9)

Represents the change in fair value of the contingent consideration associated with the acquisition of Hedvig.        



(10)

The provision for income taxes is adjusted to reflect Commvault's estimated non-GAAP effective tax rate of approximately 27% in fiscal years 2020 and 2019.


(11)

For GAAP purposes the potentially dilutive impact of options and shares associated with our stock-based compensation programs were excluded from the calculation of GAAP loss per share in certain periods because they would have been anti-dilutive.  For purposes of non-GAAP income per share the impact of dilutive options and shares has been included.



(12)

This table includes the following financial metric derived from Commvault's GAAP recognized revenue:



Subscription and Utility Software and Related Support Services - The amounts included on this line include a) non-cancellable term-based, or subscription, licenses (inclusive of both recognized software and recognized maintenance and support revenues) that expire at the end of the contractual term; and b) "pay-as-you-go" utility arrangements based on product usage (inclusive of both recognized software and maintenance and support revenues) that are structured with no guaranteed minimums.  The amount includes both Software and Products Revenue and Services Revenue.



Recurring Support and Services - The amounts included on this line consist primarily of maintenance and support revenues associated with the sale of perpetual software arrangements.  This revenue is included in Services Revenue on Commvault's Consolidated Statement of Operations.



Perpetual Software and Product Revenues - The amounts included on this line are primarily associated with the sale of perpetual software transactions.  These revenues are included in Software and Products Revenue on Commvault's Consolidated Statement of Operations.



Other Professional Services - The amounts included on this line are primarily revenues associated with Commvault's installation and consultation services.  These revenues are included in Services Revenue on Commvault's Consolidated Statement of Operations.



Management believes that also reviewing these metrics, in addition to GAAP results, helps investors and financial analysts understand the recurring nature of certain revenue amounts and trends as compared to prior periods.



Note that nearly all of Commvault's software and product revenue is related to solutions that are run in the customer's environment.  Commvault currently does not have material revenue related to hosted, or software as a solution products.  As a result, as required under ASC 606, substantially all of Commvault's software and product revenue is recognized at a point in time, when it is delivered to the customer, and not ratably over the course of a contractual period.  This is the case for both perpetual software licenses and subscription software licenses.  Metallic, Commvault's new software-as-a-service offering is a hosted solution.  Revenue from Metallic is recognized ratably over the course of the contractual period within services revenue.


(13)

This table includes the Subscription and Utility Annual Contract ("ACV") metric that is comprised of:



a.

Subscription ACV - the annualized equivalent of the total contract value (both software and related support services) of all non-cancellable subscription agreements.  Over the past eight quarters, the weighted average contract length of subscription agreements has been approximately three years.  The total contract value includes all active contracts at the end of each fiscal quarter.




b.

Utility ACV - "pay-as-you-go" utility arrangements based on product usage (inclusive of both software and related support services) that are structured with no guaranteed minimums.  The amounts included in Utility ACV have been annualized based on the actual reported quarterly amount in the most recent fiscal quarter. 





Management believes that reviewing this ACV metric, in addition to our GAAP results, helps investors and financial analysts understand the value of arrangements that may potentially result in future revenues. Commvault believes this metric normalizes the variations in contractual length among our subscription and utility transactions and will help investors and analysts to track Commvault's transition to more potentially recurring revenue streams.


(14)

Revenues on a constant currency basis are calculated using the average foreign exchange rates from a previous period and applying these rates to foreign-denominated revenues in the corresponding period of fiscal 2020. The difference between revenue calculated based on these foreign exchange rates and revenues calculated in accordance with GAAP is listed as Adjustment for currency impact in the table above.

 

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