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Lumos Networks Corp. Reports Second Quarter 2016 Results

WAYNESBORO, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–

Lumos Networks Corp. (“Lumos Networks”, “Lumos” or the “Company”) (LMOS), a leading fiber-based service provider in the Mid-Atlantic region, today announced its second quarter of 2016 results. Total revenue in the second quarter of 2016 was $52.4 million, an increase of nearly 3% from the prior year period. The Company generated operating income of $9.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016, up nearly 5% year-over-year. Net Income attributable to Lumos Networks Corp. was $1.2 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2016, down from $3.3 million in the prior year period. Total Adjusted EBITDA was approximately $23.8 million, up nearly 5% from the prior year period.

“Lumos Networks executed well in the quarter and we delivered one of our strongest operational quarters in my tenure as CEO,” said Timothy G. Biltz, President and CEO of Lumos Networks. “We accelerated our year-over-year data revenue growth to over 10%, led by approximately 36% growth in our FTTC business and a significant acceleration in our Enterprise growth to 14%. Our combined FTTC and Enterprise businesses, which are approximately 95% tied to Ethernet and other advanced fiber products, grew over 22% year-over-year in the second quarter.”

Mr. Biltz continued, “Given our strong operational performance in the first half of 2016 and continued expected strong demand from our Carrier and Enterprise customers, we reiterate our 2016 annual guidance for revenue of $206-$210 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $93-$96 million.”

“During the second quarter of 2016, we saw increased Enterprise demand in our recently completed Network Expansion project into the markets of Richmond and Hampton Roads/Norfolk,” Mr. Biltz said. “Based upon our recently completed extensive market analysis, we believe that these markets increase our total Enterprise addressable market by $221 million or approximately 67%. Our prior analysis indicated an increase of $135 million, or 60%. This increase is largely related to the efficient and strategic placement of our fiber routes combined with continued solid economic growth in many of our enterprise markets.”

“I am also pleased to announce that we made significant progress in our project focused on separation of our regulated, legacy assets during the second quarter,” Mr. Biltz concluded. “We continue to expect to have our full network separation analysis completed in conjunction with our third quarter of 2016 earnings call.”

Business Outlook

For the full year 2016, the Company reiterates its financial guidance for revenue of $206 to $210 million, Adjusted EBITDA of $93 to $96 million and capital expenditures of $85 to $95 million.

Please see the schedules accompanying this release for additional financial guidance, including reconciliations of non-GAAP measures to GAAP results.

Statements made are based on management’s current expectations. These statements are forward-looking and actual results may differ materially. Please see “Special Note from the Company Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.”

Conference Call

A conference call and simultaneous webcast, hosted by Timothy G. Biltz, Chief Executive Officer, Johan Broekhuysen, Chief Financial Officer, and Will Davis, SVP of Marketing and Investor Relations, Chief of Staff to discuss today’s announcement and to review these financial and operational results and financial guidance will be held at 8:30 A.M. (ET) on August 3, 2016.

The webcast may be accessed via the Internet at http://ir.lumosnetworks.com/ and the live call (“Lumos Networks Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call”) may be accessed with the following numbers:

Domestic:1-877-510-3772
International:1-412-902-4135
Canada:1-855-669-9657
The conference call will be archived and available for replay through August 18, 2016 and may be accessed with
the following numbers:
Domestic:1-877-344-7529
International:1-412-317-0088
Canada:1-855-669-9658
Replay pass codes:Conference ID: 10089808

The webcast will also bearchived and the replay may be accessed at http://ir.lumosnetworks.com/.

About Lumos Networks

Lumos Networks is a leading fiber-based service provider in the Mid-Atlantic region serving Carrier, Enterprise and Data Center customers, offering end-to-end connectivity in 24 markets in Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, Ohio and Kentucky. With a fiber network of 8,985 fiber route miles and more than 436,000 total fiber strand miles, Lumos Networks connects 1,295 unique Fiber to the Cell sites, 1,636 total FTTC connections, 36 data centers, including 7 company owned co-location facilities, 1,922 on-net buildings and over 3,200 total on-net locations. In 2015, Lumos Networks generated over $114 million in Data revenue and over $51 million in Adjusted EBITDA over our fiber network. Detailed information about Lumos Networks is available at www.lumosnetworks.com.

Non-GAAP Measures

Contribution Margin is net income or loss attributable to Lumos Networks Corp. before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, accretion of asset retirement obligations, net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, other (income) expenses, net, employee separation charges, restructuring charges, gain or loss on interest rate swap derivatives, corporate general and administrative expenses, including equity-based compensation and amortization of actuarial gains or losses, and indirect operating expenses. Contribution Margin ratio is calculated as the ratio of Contribution Margin, as defined, to operating revenues.

Adjusted EBITDA is net income attributable to Lumos Networks Corp. before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization and accretion of asset retirement obligations, net income attributable to noncontrolling interests, other (income) expenses, net, equity-based compensation, amortization of actuarial losses, employee separation charges, restructuring charges and gain (loss) on interest rate swap derivatives. Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated as the ratio of Adjusted EBITDA, as defined, to operating revenues.

Contribution Margin, Contribution Margin Ratio, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin are non-GAAP financial performance measures. They should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to measures determined in accordance with GAAP. Please refer to the schedules herein and our SEC filings for a reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial performance measures to the most comparable measures reported in accordance with GAAP and for a discussion of the presentation, comparability and use of such financial performance measures.

SPECIAL NOTE FROM THE COMPANY REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Any statements contained in this presentation that are not statements of historical fact, including statements about our beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements and should be evaluated as such. The words “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “targets,” “projects,” “should,” “may,” “will” and similar words and expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements reflect, among other things, our current expectations, plans and strategies, and anticipated financial results, all of which are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and factors that may cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Many of these risks are beyond our ability to control or predict. Because of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Furthermore, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. We do not undertake any obligation to update or review any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Important factors with respect to any such forward-looking statements, including certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, include, but are not limited to: rapid development and intense competition with resulting pricing pressure in the telecommunications and high speed data transport industry; our ability to grow our data business on an organic or inorganic basis in order to offset expected revenue declines in legacy voice and access products; our ability to obtain new carrier contracts or expand services under existing carrier contracts at competitive pricing levels to offset churn and achieve revenue growth from our carrier businesses; our ability to divest our legacy business on a timely basis; our ability to effectively allocate capital and timely implement network expansion plans necessary to accommodate organic growth initiatives; our ability to complete customer installations in a timely manner; adverse economic conditions; operating and financial restrictions imposed by our senior credit facility and our unsecured debt obligations; our cash and capital requirements; our ability to maintain and enhance our network; the potential to experience a high rate of customer turnover; federal and state regulatory fees, requirements and developments; our reliance on certain suppliers and vendors; and other unforeseen difficulties that may occur. These risks and uncertainties are not intended to represent a complete list of all risks and uncertainties inherent in our business, and should be read in conjunction with the more detailed cautionary statements and risk factors included in our SEC filings, including our Annual Report filed on Form 10-K.

Exhibits:

  • Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
  • Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
  • Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
  • Summary of Operating Results, Customer and Network Statistics
  • Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to GAAP Results
  • Business Outlook

Lumos Networks Corp.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

June 30, 2016December 31, 2015

ASSETS

Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents$ 48,984$ 13,267
Marketable securities32,31888,811
Accounts receivable, net21,57420,796
Other receivables408852
Income tax receivable376568
Prepaid expenses and other6,0617,215
Total Current Assets109,721131,509
Securities and investments1,3081,180
Property, plant and equipment, net527,001498,944
Other Assets
Goodwill100,297100,297
Other intangibles, net9,79011,078
Deferred charges and other assets6,8992,364
Total Other Assets116,986113,739

Total Assets$ 755,016$ 745,372

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Current Liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt$ 11,071$ 10,400
Accounts payable12,62514,182
Advance billings and customer deposits14,14613,849
Accrued compensation2,4441,191
Accrued operating taxes5,1833,907
Other accrued liabilities5,4164,974
Total Current Liabilities50,88548,503
Long-Term Liabilities

Long-term debt, net of unamortized discount and debt
issuance costs, excluding current portion

459,357456,300
Retirement benefits16,57217,029
Deferred income taxes, net89,91889,193
Other long-term liabilities2,0972,016
Total Long-term Liabilities567,944564,538
Stockholders’ Equity135,157131,392
Noncontrolling Interests1,030939
Total Equity136,187132,331
Total Liabilities and Equity$ 755,016$ 745,372
Lumos Networks Corp.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of OperationsThree months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
(In thousands, except per share amounts)2016201520162015
Operating Revenues$ 52,448$ 50,953$ 103,242$ 101,448
Operating Expenses
Cost of revenue, exclusive of depreciation and amortization10,07910,68320,29121,136

Selling, general and administrative, exclusive of
depreciation and amortization1

20,21619,49843,55138,591
Depreciation and amortization12,39811,44124,28923,309
Accretion of asset retirement obligations34386872
Restructuring charges242,207637
Total Operating Expenses42,72741,66490,40683,745
Operating Income9,7219,28912,83617,703
Other Income (Expenses)
Interest expense(7,012)(3,719)(14,001)(7,205)
Gain on interest rate swap derivatives165247
Other income (expenses), net9896272(147)
Income (Loss) Before Income Tax Expense2,8075,831(893)10,598
Income Tax Expense1,5272,4386664,447
Net Income (Loss)1,2803,393(1,559)6,151
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests(36)(44)(91)(78)
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Lumos Networks Corp.$ 1,244$ 3,349$ (1,650)$ 6,073

Basic and Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Common Share Attributable
to Lumos Networks Corp. Stockholders:

Basic earnings (loss) per share$ 0.05$ 0.15$ (0.07)$ 0.27
Diluted earnings (loss) per share$ 0.05$ 0.14$ (0.07)$ 0.26
1Includes equity-based compensation expense related to all of the Company’s share-based awards, annual employee bonuses paid in the form of immediately vested shares and the Company’s 401(k) matching contributions of $1.3 million and $1.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $6.8 million and $2.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
2In the first quarter of 2016, the Company commenced a cost reduction plan involving an employee reduction-in-force. Restructuring charges of $2.2 million were recognized in the six months ended June 30, 2016 in connection with this plan, all of which related to employee severance and termination benefits.
Lumos Networks Corp.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash FlowsSix Months Ended June 30,
(In thousands)20162015
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net (Loss) Income$ (1,559)$ 6,151
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation23,00119,961
Amortization1,2883,348
Accretion of asset retirement obligations6872
Deferred income taxes4474,166
Gain on interest rate swap derivatives(247)
Equity-based compensation expense6,8162,782
Amortization of debt issuance costs2,212822
Retirement benefits, net of cash contributions and distributions218(142)
Other877332
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net(687)(2,251)
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities32,68134,994
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment(45,191)(55,349)
Broadband network expansion funded by stimulus grant(2,082)
Purchases of available-for-sale marketable securities(18,344)(23,356)
Proceeds from sale or maturity of available-for-sale marketable securities74,76418,045
Change in restricted cash1,574
Cash reimbursement received from broadband stimulus grant1,574
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities11,229(59,594)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from issuance of senior secured term loan28,000
Payment of financing costs(861)
Principal payments on senior secured term loans(4,015)(3,945)
Cash dividends paid on common stock(3,152)
Principal payments under capital lease obligations(2,397)(2,317)
Proceeds from stock option exercises and employee stock purchase plan530543

Repurchases of common stock to settle tax withholding
obligations on employee stock awards

(2,311)(361)
Other(247)
Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities(8,193)17,660
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents35,717(6,940)
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of Period13,26714,140
End of Period$ 48,984$ 7,200
Lumos Networks Corp.
Operating Results, Customer and Network Statistics
(Dollars in thousands)Three months ended:Six months ended:
June 30, 2016March 31, 2016December 31, 2015September 30, 2015June 30, 2015June 30, 2016June 30, 2015

Revenue, Gross Margin, Contribution
Margin and Adjusted EBITDA

Revenue
Enterprise Data$12,878$12,001$11,935$11,560$11,298$24,879$22,325
Transport8,9029,09910,0059,50710,03618,00120,509
FTTC9,1768,5297,8927,5566,75517,70513,022
Total Data30,95629,62929,83228,62328,08960,58555,856
Residential and Small Business16,14915,82816,37916,56017,01031,97734,275
RLEC Access5,3435,3375,6415,7865,85410,68011,317
Total Revenue$52,448$50,794$51,852$50,969$50,953$103,242$101,448
Gross Margin1
Data85.3%84.6%84.2%83.7%84.5%84.9%86.2%
Residential and Small Business65.8%64.3%64.5%64.4%62.8%65.1%65.2%
Contribution Margin2
Data$24,477$23,390$24,164$22,500$22,127$47,867$44,573
Residential and Small Business9,3949,1429,5849,3439,51018,53619,232
RLEC Access5,1715,1925,4865,6095,68410,36310,983
Total Contribution Margin$39,042$37,724$39,234$37,452$37,321$76,766$74,788
Contribution Margin Ratio2
Data79.1%78.9%81.0%78.6%78.8%79.0%79.8%
Residential and Small Business58.2%57.8%58.5%56.4%55.9%58.0%56.1%
RLEC Access96.8%97.3%97.3%96.9%97.1%97.0%97.0%
Total Contribution Margin Ratio74.4%74.3%75.7%73.5%73.2%74.4%73.7%
Adjusted EBITDA2
Data$13,826$13,314$14,303$12,215$12,158$27,140$24,464
Residential and Small Business5,3395,1495,3415,0205,40010,48810,802
RLEC Access4,6114,6524,9075,0395,1099,2639,912
Total Adjusted EBITDA$23,776$23,115$24,551$22,274$22,667$46,891$45,178
Adjusted EBITDA Margin2
Data44.7%44.9%47.9%42.7%43.3%44.8%44.5%
Residential and Small Business33.1%32.5%32.6%30.3%31.7%32.8%32.0%
RLEC Access86.3%87.2%87.0%87.1%87.3%86.7%82.8%
Total Adjusted EBITDA Margin45.3%45.5%47.3%43.7%44.5%45.4%44.5%
Capital Expenditures$23,185$22,006$35,557$24,769$26,125$45,191$55,349
Adjusted EBITDA less Capital Expenditures$591$1,109$(11,006)$(2,495)$(3,458)$1,700$(10,171)

Lumos Networks Corp.

Operating Results, Customer and Network Statistics (continued)

Three months ended:
June 30, 2016March 31, 2016December 31, 2015September 30, 2015June 30, 2015

Fiber Network Statistics

Fiber Route-Miles8,9858,7348,6078,4088,100
Fiber Miles3436,451401,109384,094378,581369,238
Fiber Markets2424242424
FTTC Unique Towers1,2951,2521,0991,030976
FTTC Total Connections1,6361,5921,4401,3631,307
On-Network Buildings1,9221,8121,7321,6421,574
Data Centers43636343332
Mobile Switching Centers1414141414

R&SB Statistics

Competitive Voice Connections69,72871,54773,70576,38079,022
Video Subscribers5,8175,8405,9045,7605,516
Fiber-to-the-Premise Broadband Connections57,9827,8497,6497,3006,845
Premises Passed by Fiber619,45319,49519,42119,18618,983

RLEC Access Lines

24,81425,07925,51625,90226,276
1The Company had previously reported gross margin percentages that were calculated as the ratio of gross profit (total revenue less network access charges) to total revenue. Beginning in Q1 2016, the Company began reporting cost of revenue, which includes network access charges and certain other facilities rental costs and adjusted its measurement of gross margin to include these costs. Historical periods have been revised to be consistent with the current period presentation.
2Contribution Margin, Contribution Margin Ratio, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin are non-GAAP measures. See definitions on page 3 of this earnings release.
3Fiber miles are calculated as the fiber route miles multiplied by the number of fiber strands within each cable (represents an average of 49 fibers per route as of June 30, 2016).
4Data centers reported include both commercial and private data centers and Company-owned facilities offering commercial data center services.
5During the first quarter of 2016, the Company revised its fiber-to-the-premise broadband connections as a result of enhanced system reporting capabilities. Historical fiber-to-the-premise broadband connections for prior quarters have been revised to reflect the updated information.
6Includes residential and small business locations passed by fiber and available for service. Approximately 93% of the premises passed by fiber and available for service as of June 30, 2016 were residential.
Note: Certain prior period Adjusted EBITDA amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation.

Lumos Networks Corp.

Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Lumos Networks Corp. to Contribution Margin

(Dollars in thousands)

20162015

For The Three Months Ended June 30,

Net Income Attributable to Lumos Networks Corp.$ 1,244$ 3,349
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests3644
Net Income1,2803,393
Income tax expense1,5272,438
Interest expense7,0123,719
Gain on interest rate swap derivatives(165)
Other income, net(98)(96)
Operating Income9,7219,289
Depreciation and amortization and accretion of asset retirement obligations12,43211,479
Restructuring charges4
Indirect operating costs8,9398,706
Corporate general and administrative costs, including equity-based compensation7,9507,843
Contribution Margin$ 39,042$ 37,321
Contribution Margin Ratio74.4%73.2%

For The Six Months Ended June 30,

Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Lumos Networks Corp.$ (1,650)$ 6,073
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests9178
Net (Loss) Income(1,559)6,151
Income tax expense6664,447
Interest expense14,0017,205
Gain on interest rate swap derivatives(247)
Other income, net(272)147
Operating Income12,83617,703
Depreciation and amortization and accretion of asset retirement obligations24,35723,381
Restructuring charges2,207637
Indirect operating costs17,53617,859
Corporate general and administrative costs, including equity-based compensation19,83015,208
Contribution Margin$ 76,766$ 74,788

Contribution Margin Ratio

74.4%73.7%

Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Lumos Networks Corp. to Adjusted EBITDA

(Dollars in thousands)

20162015

For The Three Months Ended June 30,

Net Income Attributable to Lumos Networks Corp.$ 1,244$ 3,349
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests3644
Net Income1,2803,393
Income tax expense1,5272,438
Interest expense7,0123,719
Gain on interest rate swap derivatives(165)
Other income, net(98)(96)
Operating Income9,7219,289
Depreciation and amortization and accretion of asset retirement obligations12,43211,479
Amortization of actuarial losses337338
Equity-based compensation1,2861,557
Restructuring charges4
Adjusted EBITDA$ 23,776$ 22,667
Adjusted EBITDA Margin45.3%44.5%

For The Six Months Ended June 30,

Net (Loss) Income Attributable to Lumos Networks Corp.$ (1,650)$ 6,073
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests9178
Net (Loss) Income(1,559)6,151
Income tax expense6664,447
Interest expense14,0017,205
Gain on interest rate swap derivatives(247)
Other income, net(272)147
Operating Income12,83617,703
Depreciation and amortization and accretion of asset retirement obligations24,35723,381
Amortization of actuarial losses675675
Equity-based compensation6,8162,782
Restructuring charges2,207637
Adjusted EBITDA$ 46,891$ 45,178
Adjusted EBITDA Margin45.4%44.5%

Lumos Networks

Business Outlook1 (as of August 3, 2016)

(In millions)

2016 Annual Guidance 1
Operating Revenues$206 to $210
Adjusted EBITDA$93 to $96
Capital Expenditures$85 to $95
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA:
Net (Loss) Income$(2) to $1
Income tax expenseapproximately $2
Interest expenseapproximately $30
Operating Income$30 to $33
Depreciation and amortizationapproximately $50
Equity-based compensationapproximately $12
Amortization of actuarial lossesapproximately $1
Adjusted EBITDA$93 to $96
1These estimates are based on management’s current expectations. These estimates are forward-looking and actual results may differ materially. Please see “Special Note from the Company Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” in the Lumos Networks Corp. second quarter earnings release dated August 3, 2016.

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