Planet Reports Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2024
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Planet Reports Financial Results for Fourth Quarter and Full Fiscal Year 2024

Delivers Record Full Year Revenue of $220.7 Million, up 15% Year-over-Year
Surpasses One Thousand Customers in Fourth Quarter FY’24

SAN FRANCISCO — (BUSINESS WIRE) — March 28, 2024 — Planet Labs PBC (NYSE: PL) (“Planet” or the “Company”), a leading provider of daily data and insights about Earth, today announced financial results for the period ended January 31, 2024.

“Planet delivered a solid fourth quarter to cap off the year. We saw strong demand in the government sector and an evolution toward selling solutions alongside our data, enabled by the revolution happening in AI. We are prioritizing investment behind these trends to capture the opportunity,” said Will Marshall, Planet’s Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chairperson. “Additionally, our next generation satellite systems are taking flight. The Pelican tech demo satellite is performing well in orbit and the first Tanager satellite is planned to launch later this year.”

Ashley Johnson, Planet’s Chief Financial and Operating Officer, added, “We continue to progress on our journey to building a high margin, sustainable, cash flow generating business. We expect growth for fiscal year ‘25 will be driven by large opportunities in the government sector and delivering solutions for customers. We remain committed to achieving Adjusted EBITDA profitability by Q4 of this fiscal year. Our balance sheet remains strong with $299 million of cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments as of the end of the quarter, and we continue to have no debt.”

Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Financial and Key Metric Highlights:

(1) Please see “Planet’s Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below for a discussion on how Planet calculates the non-GAAP financial measures presented herein. In addition, reconciliations to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measures are provided in the tables at the end of this release.

Recent Business Highlights:

Growing Customer and Partner Relationships

New Technologies and Products

First Quarter Financial Outlook

For the first quarter of fiscal year 2025, ending April 30, 2024, Planet expects revenue to be in the range of approximately $58 million to $61 million, representing approximately 13% year-over-year growth at the midpoint. Non-GAAP Gross Margin is expected to be in the range of approximately 50% to 52%. Adjusted EBITDA loss is expected to be in the range of approximately ($11) million and ($9) million for the quarter. Capital Expenditures are expected to be in the range of approximately $14 million and $17 million for the quarter.

Planet has not reconciled its Non-GAAP financial outlook to the most directly comparable GAAP measures because certain reconciling items, such as stock-based compensation expenses and depreciation and amortization are uncertain or out of Planet’s control and cannot be reasonably predicted. The actual amount of these expenses during the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 will have a significant impact on Planet’s future GAAP financial results. Accordingly, a reconciliation of Planet’s Non-GAAP outlook to the most comparable GAAP measures is not available without unreasonable efforts.

The foregoing forward-looking statements reflect Planet’s expectations as of today's date. Given the number of risk factors, uncertainties and assumptions discussed below, actual results may differ materially.

Webcast and Conference Call Information

Planet will host a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET / 2:00 p.m. PT today, March 28, 2024. The webcast can be accessed at www.planet.com/investors/. A replay will be available approximately 2 hours following the event. If you would prefer to register for the conference call, please go to the following link: https://www.netroadshow.com/events/login?show=ffe26585&confId=61353. You will then receive your access details via email.

Additionally, a supplemental presentation has been made available on Planet’s investor relations page.

About Planet Labs PBC

Planet is a leading provider of global, daily satellite imagery and geospatial solutions. Planet is driven by a mission to image the world every day, and make change visible, accessible and actionable. Founded in 2010 by three NASA scientists, Planet designs, builds, and operates the largest Earth observation fleet of imaging satellites. Planet provides mission-critical data, advanced insights, and software solutions to over 1,000 customers, comprising the world’s leading agriculture, forestry, intelligence, education and finance companies and government agencies, enabling users to simply and effectively derive unique value from satellite imagery. Planet is a public benefit corporation listed on the New York Stock Exchange as PL. To learn more visit www.planet.com and follow us on Twitter.

Planet’s Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release includes Non-GAAP Gross Profit, Non-GAAP Gross Margin, certain Non-GAAP Expenses described further below, Non-GAAP Loss from Operations, Non-GAAP Net Loss, Non-GAAP Net Loss per Diluted Share, Adjusted EBITDA and Backlog, which are non-GAAP measures the Company uses to supplement its results presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company includes these non-GAAP financial measures because they are used by management to evaluate the Company’s core operating performance and trends and to make strategic decisions regarding the allocation of capital and new investments.

Non-GAAP Gross Profit and Non-GAAP Gross Margin: The Company defines and calculates Non-GAAP Gross Profit as gross profit adjusted for stock-based compensation, amortization of acquired intangible assets classified as cost of revenue, restructuring costs, and employee transaction bonuses in connection with the Sinergise business combination. The Company defines Non-GAAP Gross Margin as Non-GAAP Gross Profit divided by revenue.

Non-GAAP Expenses: The Company defines and calculates Non-GAAP cost of revenue, Non-GAAP research and development expenses, Non-GAAP sales and marketing expenses, and Non-GAAP general and administrative expenses as, in each case, the corresponding U.S. GAAP financial measure (cost of revenue, research and development expenses, sales and marketing expenses, and general and administrative expenses) adjusted for stock-based compensation, amortization of acquired intangible assets, restructuring costs, and employee transaction bonuses in connection with the Sinergise business combination, that are classified within each of the corresponding U.S. GAAP financial measures.

Non-GAAP Loss from Operations: The Company defines and calculates Non-GAAP Loss from Operations as loss from operations adjusted for stock-based compensation, amortization of acquired intangible assets, restructuring costs, and employee transaction bonuses in connection with the Sinergise business combination.

Non-GAAP Net Loss and Non-GAAP Net Loss per Diluted Share: The Company defines and calculates Non-GAAP Net Loss as net loss adjusted for stock-based compensation, amortization of acquired intangible assets, restructuring costs, and employee transaction bonuses in connection with the Sinergise business combination, and the income tax effects of the non-GAAP adjustments. The Company defines and calculates Non-GAAP Net Loss per Diluted Share as Non-GAAP Net Loss divided by diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding.

Adjusted EBITDA: The Company defines and calculates Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) before the impact of interest income and expense, income tax expense and depreciation and amortization, and further adjusted for the following items: stock-based compensation, change in fair value of warrant liabilities, non-operating income and expenses such as foreign currency exchange gain or loss, restructuring costs, and employee transaction bonuses in connection with the Sinergise business combination.

The Company presents Non-GAAP Gross Profit, Non-GAAP Gross Margin, certain Non-GAAP Expenses described above, Non-GAAP Loss from Operations, Non-GAAP Net Loss, Non-GAAP Net Loss per Diluted Share and Adjusted EBITDA because the Company believes these measures are frequently used by analysts, investors and other interested parties to evaluate companies in Planet’s industry and facilitates comparisons on a consistent basis across reporting periods. Further, the Company believes these measures are helpful in highlighting trends in its operating results because they exclude items that are not indicative of the Company’s core operating performance.

Backlog: The Company defines and calculates Backlog as remaining performance obligations plus the cancellable portion of the contract value for contracts that provide the customer with a right to terminate for convenience without incurring a substantive termination penalty and written orders where funding has not been appropriated. Backlog does not include unexercised contract options. Remaining performance obligations represent the amount of contracted future revenue that has not yet been recognized, which includes both deferred revenue and non-cancelable contracted revenue that will be invoiced and recognized in revenue in future periods. Remaining performance obligations do not include contracts which provide the customer with a right to terminate for convenience without incurring a substantive termination penalty, written orders where funding has not been appropriated and unexercised contract options.

An increasing and meaningful portion of the Company’s revenue is generated from contracts with the U.S. government and other government customers. Cancellation provisions, such as termination for convenience clauses, are common in contracts with the U.S. government and certain other government customers. The Company presents Backlog because the portion of its customer contracts with such cancellation provisions represents a meaningful amount of the Company’s expected future revenues. Management uses backlog to more effectively forecast the Company’s future business and results, which supports decisions around capital allocation. It also helps the Company identify future growth or operating trends that may not otherwise be apparent. The Company also believes Backlog is useful for investors in forecasting the Company’s future results and understanding the growth of its business. Customer cancellation provisions relating to termination for convenience clauses and funding appropriation requirements are outside of the Company’s control, and as a result, the Company may fail to realize the full value of such contracts.

Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation from, as a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures presented are not based on any standardized methodology prescribed by U.S. GAAP and are not necessarily comparable to similarly-titled measures presented by other companies, which may have different definitions from the Company’s. Further, certain of the non-GAAP financial measures presented exclude stock-based compensation expenses, which has recently been, and will continue to be for the foreseeable future, a significant recurring expense for the Company and an important part of its compensation strategy.

Other Key Metrics

ACV and EoP ACV Book of Business: In connection with the calculation of several of the key operational and business metrics we utilize, the Company calculates Annual Contract Value (“ACV”) for contracts of one year or greater as the total amount of value that a customer has contracted to pay for the most recent 12 month period for the contract, excluding customers that are exclusively Sentinel Hub self-service paying users. For short-term contracts (contracts less than 12 months), ACV is equal to total contract value.

The Company also calculates EoP ACV Book of Business in connection with the calculation of several of the key operational and business metrics we utilize. The Company defines EoP ACV Book of Business as the sum of the ACV of all contracts that are active on the last day of the period pursuant to the effective dates and end dates of such contracts, excluding customers that are exclusively Sentinel Hub self-service paying users. Active contracts exclude any contract that has been canceled, expired prior to the last day of the period without renewing, or for any other reason is not expected to generate revenue in the subsequent period. For contracts ending on the last day of the period, the ACV is either updated to reflect the ACV of the renewed contract or, if the contract has not yet renewed or extended, the ACV is excluded from the EoP ACV Book of Business. The Company does not annualize short-term contracts in calculating its EoP ACV Book of Business. The Company calculates the ACV of usage-based contracts based on the committed contracted revenue or the revenue achieved on the usage-based contract in the prior 12-month period.

Percent of Recurring ACV: Percent of Recurring ACV is the portion of the total EoP ACV Book of Business that is recurring in nature. The Company defines ACV Book of Business as the sum of the ACV of all contracts that are active on the last day of the period pursuant to the effective dates and end dates of such contracts, excluding customers that are exclusively Sentinel Hub self-service paying users. The Company defines Percent of Recurring ACV as the dollar value of all data subscription contracts and the committed portion of usage-based contracts (excluding customers that are exclusively Sentinel Hub self-service paying users) divided by the total dollar value of all contracts in our ACV Book of Business at a specific point in time. The Company believes Percent of Recurring ACV is useful to investors to better understand how much of the Company’s revenue is from customers that have the potential to renew their contracts over multiple years rather than being one-time in nature. The Company tracks Percent of Recurring ACV to inform estimates for the future revenue growth potential of our business and improve the predictability of our financial results. There are no significant estimates underlying management’s calculation of Percent of Recurring ACV, but management applies judgment as to which customers have an active contract at a period end for the purpose of determining ACV Book of Business, which is used as part of the calculation of Percent of Recurring ACV.

EoP Customer Count: The Company defines EoP Customer Count as the total count of all existing customers at the end of the period excluding customers that are exclusively Sentinel Hub self-service paying users. For EoP Customer Count, the Company defines existing customers as customers with an active contract with the Company at the end of the reported period. For the purpose of this metric, the Company defines a customer as a distinct entity that uses the Company’s data or services. The Company sells directly to customers, as well as indirectly through its partner network. If a partner does not provide the end customer’s name, then the partner is reported as the customer. Each customer, regardless of the number of active opportunities with the Company, is counted only once. For example, if a customer utilizes multiple products of Planet, the Company only counts that customer once for purposes of EoP Customer Count. A customer with multiple divisions, segments, or subsidiaries are also counted as a single unique customer based on the parent organization or parent account. For EoP Customer Count, the Company does not include users that only utilize the Company’s self-service Sentinel Hub web based ordering system, which the Company acquired in August 2023, and which offers standard starter packages on a monthly or annual basis. The Company believes excluding these users from EoP Customer Count creates a more useful metric, as the Company views the Sentinel Hub starter packages as entry points for smaller accounts, leading to broader awareness of the Company’s solutions throughout their networks and organizations. The Company believes EoP Customer Count is a useful metric for investors and management to track as it is an important indicator of the broader adoption of the Company’s platform and is a measure of the Company’s success in growing its market presence and penetration. Management applies judgment as to which customers are deemed to have an active contract in a period, as well as whether a customer is a distinct entity that uses the Company’s data or services.

Capital Expenditures as a Percentage of Revenue: The Company defines capital expenditures as purchases of property and equipment plus capitalized internally developed software development costs, which are included in our statements of cash flows from investing activities. The Company defines Capital Expenditures as a Percentage of Revenue as the total amount of capital expenditures divided by total revenue in the reported period. Capital Expenditures as a Percentage of Revenue is a performance measure that we use to evaluate the appropriate level of capital expenditures needed to support demand for the Company’s data services and related revenue, and to provide a comparable view of the Company’s performance relative to other earth observation companies, which may invest significantly greater amounts in their satellites to deliver their data to customers. The Company uses an agile space systems strategy, which means we invest in a larger number of significantly lower cost satellites and software infrastructure to automate the management of the satellites and to deliver the Company’s data to clients. As a result of the Company’s strategy and business model, the Company’s capital expenditures may be more similar to software companies with large data center infrastructure costs. Therefore, the Company believes it is important to look at the level of capital expenditure investments relative to revenue when evaluating the Company’s performance relative to other earth observation companies or to other software and data companies with significant data center infrastructure investment requirements. The Company believes Capital Expenditures as a Percentage of Revenue is a useful metric for investors because it provides visibility to the level of capital expenditures required to operate the Company and the Company’s relative capital efficiency.

Forward-looking Statements

This press release contains 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. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or Planet's future financial or operating performance. In some cases, you can identify forward looking statements because they contain words such as “expect,” “estimate,” “project,” “budget,” “forecast,” “target,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “develop,” “evolve,” “plan,” “seek,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “can,” “should,” “would,” “believes,” “predicts,” “potential,” “strategy,” “opportunity,” “aim,” “conviction,” “continue,” “positioned” or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern Planet's expectations, strategy, priorities, plans or intentions. Forward-looking statements in this release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Planet’s financial guidance and outlook, Planet’s path to profitability (including on an Adjusted EBITDA basis), Planet’s expectations regarding future product development and performance, Planet’s expectations regarding its strategies with respect to its markets and customers, Planet’s expectations regarding its ability to close deals in its pipeline, and the expected benefits of such deals to its results of operations. Planet’s expectations and beliefs regarding these matters may not materialize, and actual results in future periods are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, including risks related to the macroeconomic environment and risks regarding Planet’s ability to forecast Planet’s performance due to Planet’s limited operating history. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are also subject to other risks and uncertainties, including those more fully described in Planet's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including Planet’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent filings with the SEC Planet may make. All forward-looking statements reflect Planet’s beliefs and assumptions only as of the date of this press release. Planet undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances, except as may be required by law. Planet’s results for the quarter and full year ended January 31, 2024, are not necessarily indicative of its operating results for any future periods.

PLANET

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)

 

 

January 31,

(in thousands)

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

Assets

 

 

 

Current assets

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

$

83,866

 

 

$

181,892

 

Restricted cash and cash equivalents, current

 

8,360

 

 

 

527

 

Short-term investments

 

215,041

 

 

 

226,868

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

43,320

 

 

 

38,952

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

19,564

 

 

 

27,416

 

Total current assets

 

370,151

 

 

 

475,655

 

Property and equipment, net

 

113,429

 

 

 

108,091

 

Capitalized internal-use software, net

 

14,973

 

 

 

11,417

 

Goodwill

 

136,256

 

 

 

112,748

 

Intangible assets, net

 

32,448

 

 

 

14,831

 

Restricted cash and cash equivalents, non-current

 

9,972

 

 

 

5,657

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

22,339

 

 

 

20,403

 

Other non-current assets

 

2,429

 

 

 

3,921

 

Total assets

$

701,997

 

 

$

752,723

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

 

 

Accounts payable

$

2,601

 

 

$

6,900

 

Accrued and other current liabilities

 

44,779

 

 

 

46,022

 

Deferred revenue

 

72,327

 

 

 

51,900

 

Liability from early exercise of stock options

 

8,964

 

 

 

12,550

 

Operating lease liabilities, current

 

7,978

 

 

 

4,885

 

Total current liabilities

 

136,649

 

 

 

122,257

 

Deferred revenue

 

5,293

 

 

 

2,882

 

Deferred hosting costs

 

7,101

 

 

 

8,679

 

Public and private placement warrant liabilities

 

2,961

 

 

 

16,670

 

Operating lease liabilities, non-current

 

16,952

 

 

 

17,145

 

Contingent consideration

 

5,885

 

 

 

7,499

 

Other non-current liabilities

 

9,138

 

 

 

1,487

 

Total liabilities

 

183,979

 

 

 

176,619

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

 

 

Common stock

 

28

 

 

 

27

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

1,596,201

 

 

 

1,513,102

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

1,594

 

 

 

2,271

 

Accumulated deficit

 

(1,079,805

)

 

 

(939,296

)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

518,018

 

 

 

576,104

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$

701,997

 

 

$

752,723

 

 

PLANET

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended January 31,

 

Year Ended January 31,

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

Revenue

$

58,852

 

 

$

52,975

 

 

$

220,696

 

 

$

191,256

 

Cost of revenue

 

26,371

 

 

 

23,915

 

 

 

107,746

 

 

 

97,248

 

Gross profit

 

32,481

 

 

 

29,060

 

 

 

112,950

 

 

 

94,008

 

Operating expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Research and development

 

28,410

 

 

 

31,831

 

 

 

116,339

 

 

 

110,916

 

Sales and marketing

 

20,095

 

 

 

20,299

 

 

 

86,304

 

 

 

78,020

 

General and administrative

 

17,894

 

 

 

19,619

 

 

 

80,055

 

 

 

80,747

 

Total operating expenses

 

66,399

 

 

 

71,749

 

 

 

282,698

 

 

 

269,683

 

Loss from operations

 

(33,918

)

 

 

(42,689

)

 

 

(169,748

)

 

 

(175,675

)

Interest income

 

3,661

 

 

 

3,396

 

 

 

15,414

 

 

 

7,672

 

Change in fair value of warrant liabilities

 

(295

)

 

 

1,185

 

 

 

13,709

 

 

 

6,554

 

Other income, net

 

37

 

 

 

207

 

 

 

931

 

 

 

330

 

Total other income, net

 

3,403

 

 

 

4,788

 

 

 

30,054

 

 

 

14,556

 

Loss before provision for income taxes

 

(30,515

)

 

 

(37,901

)

 

 

(139,694

)

 

 

(161,119

)

Provision for income taxes

 

(429

)

 

 

(60

)

 

 

815

 

 

 

847

 

Net loss

$

(30,086

)

 

$

(37,841

)

 

$

(140,509

)

 

$

(161,966

)

Basic and diluted net loss per share attributable to common stockholders

$

(0.11

)

 

$

(0.14

)

 

$

(0.50

)

 

$

(0.61

)

Basic and diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding used in computing net loss per share attributable to common stockholders

 

286,507,870

 

 

 

270,159,456

 

 

 

279,585,698

 

 

 

267,126,918

 

 

PLANET

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended January 31,

 

Year Ended January 31,

(In thousands)

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

Net loss

$

(30,086

)

 

$

(37,841

)

 

$

(140,509

)

 

$

(161,966

)

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

777

 

 

 

(69

)

 

 

(766

)

 

 

13

 

Change in fair value of available-for-sale securities

 

1,059

 

 

 

1,397

 

 

 

89

 

 

 

162

 

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

 

1,836

 

 

 

1,328

 

 

 

(677

)

 

 

175

 

Comprehensive loss

$

(28,250

)

 

$

(36,513

)

 

$

(141,186

)

 

$

(161,791

)

 

PLANET

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)

 

 

Year Ended January 31,

(in thousands)

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

Operating activities

 

 

 

Net loss

$

(140,509

)

 

$

(161,966

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

47,639

 

 

 

43,330

 

Stock-based compensation, net of capitalized cost

 

57,132

 

 

 

75,544

 

Change in fair value of warrant liabilities

 

(13,709

)

 

 

(6,554

)

Change in fair value of contingent consideration

 

(741

)

 

 

 

Other

 

(4,321

)

 

 

(404

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

(2,658

)

 

 

6,313

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

10,498

 

 

 

(10,080

)

Accounts payable, accrued and other liabilities

 

(25,014

)

 

 

(2,986

)

Deferred revenue

 

22,237

 

 

 

(14,387

)

Deferred hosting costs

 

(1,265

)

 

 

(2,743

)

Net cash used in operating activities

 

(50,711

)

 

 

(73,933

)

Investing activities

 

 

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

(37,991

)

 

 

(10,440

)

Capitalized internal-use software

 

(4,419

)

 

 

(2,320

)

Maturities of available-for-sale securities

 

161,317

 

 

 

55,172

 

Sales of available-for-sale securities

 

45,580

 

 

 

 

Purchases of available-for-sale securities

 

(189,142

)

 

 

(280,297

)

Business acquisition, net of cash acquired

 

(7,542

)

 

 

(3,821

)

Other

 

(1,389

)

 

 

(557

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(33,586

)

 

 

(242,263

)

Financing activities

 

 

 

Proceeds from the exercise of common stock options

 

7,388

 

 

 

14,701

 

Class A common stock withheld to satisfy employee tax withholding obligations

 

(8,971

)

 

 

(6,337

)

Other

 

(15

)

 

 

(504

)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

(1,598

)

 

 

7,860

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash and cash equivalents

 

17

 

 

 

(402

)

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash and cash equivalents

 

(85,878

)

 

 

(308,738

)

Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period

 

188,076

 

 

 

496,814

 

Cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period

$

102,198

 

 

$

188,076

 

 

PLANET

RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED EBITDA TO NET LOSS (unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended January 31,

 

Year Ended January 31,

(in thousands)

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

Net loss

 

$

(30,086

)

 

$

(37,841

)

 

$

(140,509

)

 

$

(161,966

)

Interest income

 

 

(3,661

)

 

 

(3,396

)

 

 

(15,414

)

 

 

(7,672

)

Income tax provision

 

 

(429

)

 

 

(60

)

 

 

815

 

 

 

847

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

11,606

 

 

 

9,333

 

 

 

47,639

 

 

 

43,330

 

Change in fair value of warrant liabilities

 

 

295

 

 

 

(1,185

)

 

 

(13,709

)

 

 

(6,554

)

Stock-based compensation

 

 

12,521

 

 

 

15,703

 

 

 

57,132

 

 

 

75,544

 

Restructuring costs(1)

 

 

35

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,376

 

 

 

 

Employee transaction bonuses in connection with the Sinergise business combination(2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,317

 

 

 

 

Other (income) expense, net

 

 

(37

)

 

 

(207

)

 

 

(931

)

 

 

(330

)

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

(9,756

)

 

$

(17,653

)

 

$

(55,284

)

 

$

(56,801

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1) As part of the headcount reduction plan announced in August 2023, we recognized $7.4 million of severance and other employee-related costs for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2024. For the fiscal year ended January 31, 2024, the restructuring related stock-based compensation benefit of $1.5 million is included on its respective line item.

(2) Certain employees of Sinergise, which became employees of Planet, were paid cash transaction bonuses in connection with the closing of the Sinergise acquisition. The cost of the transaction bonuses was allocated from the purchase consideration we paid for the acquisition.

 

PLANET

RECONCILIATION OF U.S. GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended January 31,

 

Year Ended January 31,

(In thousands)

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

Reconciliation of cost of revenue:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP cost of revenue

$

26,371

 

 

$

23,915

 

 

$

107,746

 

 

$

97,248

 

Less: Stock-based compensation

 

781

 

 

 

1,127

 

 

 

3,636

 

 

 

5,119

 

Less: Amortization of acquired intangible assets

 

786

 

 

 

390

 

 

 

2,460

 

 

 

1,553

 

Less: Restructuring costs

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

564

 

 

 

 

Less: Employee transaction bonuses in connection with the Sinergise business combination

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

267

 

 

 

 

Non-GAAP cost of revenue

$

24,803

 

 

$

22,398

 

 

$

100,819

 

 

$

90,576

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reconciliation of gross profit:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP gross profit

$

32,481

 

 

$

29,060

 

 

$

112,950

 

 

$

94,008

 

Add: Stock-based compensation

 

781

 

 

 

1,127

 

 

 

3,636

 

 

 

5,119

 

Add: Amortization of acquired intangible assets

 

786

 

 

 

390

 

 

 

2,460

 

 

 

1,553

 

Add: Restructuring costs

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

564

 

 

 

 

Add: Employee transaction bonuses in connection with the Sinergise business combination

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

267

 

 

 

 

Non-GAAP gross profit

$

34,049

 

 

$

30,577

 

 

$

119,877

 

 

$

100,680

 

GAAP gross margin

 

55

%

 

 

55

%

 

 

51

%

 

 

49

%

Non-GAAP gross margin

 

58

%

 

 

58

%

 

 

54

%

 

 

53

%

 

PLANET

RECONCILIATION OF U.S. GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended January 31,

 

Year Ended January 31,

(In thousands)

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

Reconciliation of operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP research and development

$

28,410

 

$

31,831

 

$

116,339

 

$

110,916

Less: Stock-based compensation

 

5,263

 

 

 

7,383

 

 

 

23,818

 

 

 

32,025

 

Less: Amortization of acquired intangible assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less: Restructuring costs

 

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,306

 

 

 

 

Less: Employee transaction bonuses in connection with the Sinergise business combination

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,891

 

 

 

 

Non-GAAP research and development

$

23,138

 

 

$

24,448

 

 

$

87,324

 

 

$

78,891

 

GAAP sales and marketing

$

20,095

 

 

$

20,299

 

 

$

86,304

 

 

$

78,020

 

Less: Stock-based compensation

 

2,393

 

 

 

3,114

 

 

 

10,220

 

 

 

13,729

 

Less: Amortization of acquired intangible assets

 

268

 

 

 

169

 

 

 

933

 

 

 

627

 

Less: Restructuring costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,943

 

 

 

 

Less: Employee transaction bonuses in connection with the Sinergise business combination

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

41

 

 

 

 

Non-GAAP sales and marketing

$

17,434

 

 

$

17,016

 

 

$

73,167

 

 

$

63,664

 

GAAP general and administrative

$

17,894

 

 

$

19,619

 

 

$

80,055

 

 

$

80,747

 

Less: Stock-based compensation

 

4,084

 

 

 

4,079

 

 

 

19,458

 

 

 

24,671

 

Less: Amortization of acquired intangible assets

 

95

 

 

 

79

 

 

 

349

 

 

 

319

 

Less: Restructuring costs

 

25

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,563

 

 

 

 

Less: Employee transaction bonuses in connection with the Sinergise business combination

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

118

 

 

 

 

Non-GAAP general and administrative

$

13,690

 

 

$

15,461

 

 

$

58,567

 

 

$

55,757

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reconciliation of loss from operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP loss from operations

$

(33,918

)

 

$

(42,689

)

 

$

(169,748

)

 

$

(175,675

)

Add: Stock-based compensation

 

12,521

 

 

 

15,703

 

 

 

57,132

 

 

 

75,544

 

Add: Amortization of acquired intangible assets

 

1,149

 

 

 

638

 

 

 

3,742

 

 

 

2,499

 

Add: Restructuring costs

 

35

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,376

 

 

 

 

Add: Employee transaction bonuses in connection with the Sinergise business combination

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,317

 

 

 

 

Non-GAAP loss from operations

$

(20,213

)

 

$

(26,348

)

 

$

(99,181

)

 

$

(97,632

)

 

PLANET

RECONCILIATION OF U.S. GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (unaudited)

 

 

Three Months Ended January 31,

 

Year Ended January 31,

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

Reconciliation of net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP net loss

$

(30,086

)

 

$

(37,841

)

 

$

(140,509

)

 

$

(161,966

)

Add: Stock-based compensation

 

12,521

 

 

 

15,703

 

 

 

57,132

 

 

 

75,544

 

Add: Amortization of acquired intangible assets

 

1,149

 

 

 

638

 

 

 

3,742

 

 

 

2,499

 

Add: Restructuring costs

 

35

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,376

 

 

 

 

Add: Employee transaction bonuses in connection with the Sinergise business combination

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,317

 

 

 

 

Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-GAAP net loss

$

(16,381

)

 

$

(21,500

)

 

$

(69,942

)

 

$

(83,923

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reconciliation of net loss per share, diluted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP net loss

$

(30,086

)

 

$

(37,841

)

 

$

(140,509

)

 

$

(161,966

)

Non-GAAP net loss

$

(16,381

)

 

$

(21,500

)

 

$

(69,942

)

 

$

(83,923

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP net loss per share, basic and diluted(1)

$

(0.11

)

 

$

(0.14

)

 

$

(0.50

)

 

$

(0.61

)

Add: Stock-based compensation

 

0.04

 

 

 

0.06

 

 

 

0.20

 

 

 

0.28

 

Add: Amortization of acquired intangible assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

0.01

 

Add: Restructuring costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.03

 

 

 

 

Add: Employee transaction bonuses in connection with the Sinergise business combination

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.01

 

 

 

 

Income tax effect of non-GAAP adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-GAAP net loss per share, diluted(2) (3)

$

(0.06

)

 

$

(0.08

)

 

$

(0.25

)

 

$

(0.31

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average shares used in computing GAAP net loss per share, basic and diluted(1)

 

286,507,870

 

 

 

270,159,456

 

 

 

279,585,698

 

 

 

267,126,918

 

Weighted-average shares used in computing Non-GAAP net loss per share, diluted(2)

 

286,507,870

 

 

 

270,159,456

 

 

 

279,585,698

 

 

 

267,126,918

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1) Basic and diluted GAAP net loss per share was the same for each period presented as the inclusion of all potential Class A common stock and Class B common stock outstanding would have been anti-dilutive.

(2) Non-GAAP net loss per share, diluted is calculated using weighted-average shares, adjusted for dilutive potential shares assumed outstanding during the period. No adjustment was made to weighted-average shares for each period presented as the inclusion of all potential Class A common stock and Class B common stock outstanding would have been anti-dilutive.

(3) Totals may not sum due to rounding. Figures are calculated based upon the respective underlying non-rounded data.

 

PLANET

RECONCILIATION OF U.S. GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (unaudited)

 

The table below reconciles Backlog to remaining performance obligations for the periods indicated:

 

 

Year Ended January 31,

(in thousands)

 

2024

 

 

 

2023

 

Remaining performance obligations

$

132,571

 

$

151,976

Cancellable amount of contract value

 

109,821

 

 

 

127,667

 

Backlog

$

242,392

 

 

$

279,643

 

For remaining performance obligations as of January 31, 2024, the Company expects to recognize approximately 86% over the next 12 months, approximately 98% over the next 24 months, and the remainder thereafter. For Backlog as of January 31, 2024, the Company expects to recognize approximately 67% over the next 12 months, approximately 85% over the next 24 months, and the remainder thereafter.



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Planet Labs PBC
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