Brightcove Announces Financial Results for Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2023

BOSTON, MA (November 1, 2023) - Brightcove Inc. (Nasdaq: BCOV), the world's most trusted streaming technology company, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

Our third quarter results were highlighted by double-digit adjusted EBITDA growth and margins, as well as revenue and profitability that were at or above the high end of our guidance ranges. Our continued strength in new business in both our Enterprise and Media end-markets, including important new customer wins, demonstrates the success of our strategy and the long-term opportunity we see. Our focus in the coming quarters is to build upon this success, our market-leading position in streaming, and deliver improved year-over-year revenue and profitability, said Marc DeBevoise, Brightcove's Chief Executive Officer.

Third Quarter 2023 Financial Highlights:

Revenue for the third quarter of 2023 was $51.0 million, a decrease of 5% compared to $53.9 million for the third quarter of 2022. Subscription and support revenue was $48.6 million, a decrease of 6% compared to $51.8 million for the third quarter of 2022.

Gross profit for the third quarter of 2023 was $31.7 million, representing a gross margin of 62%, compared to a gross profit of $33.9 million, representing a gross margin of 63% for the third quarter of 2022. Non-GAAP gross profit for the third quarter of 2023 was $32.5 million, representing a non-GAAP gross margin of 64%, compared to a non-GAAP gross profit of $34.5 million, representing a non-GAAP gross margin of 64% for the third quarter of 2022. Non-GAAP gross profit and non-GAAP gross margin exclude stock-based compensation expense, the amortization of acquired intangible assets and restructuring expenses.

Loss from operations was $2.3 million for the third quarter of 2023, compared to loss from operations of $821,000 for the third quarter of 2022. Non-GAAP operating income, which excludes stock-based compensation expense, the amortization of acquired intangible assets, merger-related and restructuring expenses and other (benefit) expense, was $2.3 million for the third quarter of 2023, compared to non-GAAP operating income of $2.8 million during the third quarter of 2022.

Net loss was $2.4 million, or a loss of $0.06 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2023. This compares to a net loss of $1.7 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2022. Non-GAAP net income, which excludes stock-based compensation expense, the amortization of acquired intangible assets, merger-related and restructuring expenses and other (benefit) expense, was $2.1 million for the third quarter of 2023, or $0.05 per diluted share, compared to non-GAAP net income of $2.0 million for the third quarter of 2022, or $0.05 per diluted share.

Adjusted EBITDA was $5.5 million for the third quarter of 2023, representing an adjusted EBITDA margin of 11% and an increase of 12% compared to adjusted EBITDA of $4.9 million for the third quarter of 2022. Adjusted EBITDA excludes stock-based compensation expense, merger-related and restructuring expenses, other (benefit) expense, the amortization of acquired intangible assets, depreciation expense, other income/expense and the provision for income taxes.

Cash flow provided by operations was $2.1 million for the third quarter of 2023, compared to cash flow provided by operations of $10.5 million for the third quarter of 2022.

Free cash flow was negative $2.2 million after the company invested $4.3 million in capital expenditures and capitalization of internal-use software during the third quarter of 2023. Free cash flow was positive $4.5 million for the third quarter of 2022.

Cash and cash equivalents were $16.4 million as of September 30, 2023 compared to $31.9 million on December 31, 2022.

A Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP results has been provided in the financial statement tables included at the end of this press release. An explanation of these measures is also included below under the heading Non-GAAP Financial Measures.

Other Third Quarter and Recent Highlights/Updates:

In the Black Network (ITBN), a new OTT company focused on streaming content that showcases Black storytellers and culture, successfully launched its new streaming service powered by Brightcove's industry-leading technology. In addition, ITBN will be using Brightcove's Ad Monetization service to help maximize its ad revenue opportunities. Other notable media customers signed, renewed or expanded in the third quarter include Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Carnegie Hall, CBS Television Network, Coupang, D-League, DogTV, Funny or Die, J:Com, the largest cable company in Japan, The Metropolitan Opera, RayCom Sports, and SBT, one of the largest broadcast media companies in Brazil. Additionally, we extended our leadership with media customers with the successful launches of Yahoo and the NHL on our platform, as they deliver compelling viewing experiences to their millions of customers by utilizing our end-to-end solutions.

Announced that Acquia, the digital experience leader with Drupal at its core, has selected Brightcove to power its video marketing strategy. By leveraging the Brightcove platform, Acquia will be better able to reach current and prospective customers with market and technology trends that will increase engagement and ultimately conversion. Other notable enterprise customers signed, renewed or expanded in the third quarter include a mix of Technology, Financial Services, Consumer/Retail and other companies, including: AMC Theatres, Autodesk, Bain & Company, Blackstone, Build-a-Bear, Chick-Fil-A, CNC Technologies, Docusign, Estee Lauder, Navy Federal Credit Union, NYU Langone Health, Palo Alto Networks, ServiceNow, Tyson Foods, and VMWare.

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