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CynergisTek Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2018 Financial Results

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CynergisTek,
Inc. (NYSE AMERICAN: CTEK), a leader in healthcare cybersecurity,
privacy and compliance, today announced financial results for the fourth
quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018.

Financial Highlights for the Fourth Quarter and Full Year of 2018
Include:

  • Revenues for the fourth quarter were $18.6 million, compared to $18.7
    million for the same period of 2017. Revenues for the full year were
    $71.1 million compared to $71.6 million for the same period of 2017.
  • GAAP net income for the fourth quarter was $1.3 million, or $0.14 per
    basic and $0.13 per diluted share compared to a net loss of $(1.6)
    million, or $(0.17) per basic and diluted share for the same period of
    2017. GAAP net income for the full year was $1.9 million, or $0.20 per
    basic and $0.19 per diluted share compared to a net loss of $(0.4)
    million, or $(0.05) per basic and diluted share for the same period of
    2017.
  • Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA, after adding back stock-based compensation
    and change in valuation of earnout, was $3.7 million in the fourth
    quarter of 2018, compared to $2.5 million for the same period in 2017.
    Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA, after adding back stock-based compensation,
    change in valuation of earnout and non-recurring charges related to
    our debt refinancing and the departure of a senior executive was $8.6
    million in the full year of 2018, compared to $7.8 million for the
    same period in 2017 after adding back stock-based compensation and
    change in valuation of earnout.
  • Non-GAAP adjusted earnings per share for the fourth quarter 2018 was
    $0.34 per basic and $0.33 per diluted share, compared to $0.21 per
    basic and $0.20 per diluted share for the same period of 2017.
    Non-GAAP adjusted earnings per share for the full year 2018 was $0.72
    per basic and $0.70 per diluted share, compared to $0.64 per basic and
    $0.60 per diluted share for the same period of 2017.

Recent Operational Highlights Include:

  • Sold Managed Print Service division on March 20, 2019 for $30 million
    allowing CynergisTek to become pure play cybersecurity company
  • Accelerated Security revenue with growth of 20 percent year over year
  • Created three new strategic partnerships with software vendors focused
    on generating new service offerings and revenue growth

“2018 was another successful year for CynergisTek where we strived to be
the trusted partner in healthcare security, privacy, and compliance,”
said Mac McMillan, President and CEO of CynergisTek. “We attribute the
growth in cybersecurity services to the increasing security threat
landscape and incidents occurring in healthcare. The significant growth
in professional services is due to the cybersecurity workforce shortage
that exists across all industries but even more so in healthcare. 2019
we will continue to see the market demand increase for these types of
services, as healthcare cannot find and retain the necessary resources
to keep up with increased security threats. Our growth was only possible
because of the dedication of our staff from the back of the house to the
front of the house.”

For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2018 Compared to the Three
Months Ended December 31, 2017

Revenue decreased by approximately $0.1 million to $18.6 million for the
three months that ended December 31, 2018, as compared to the same
period in 2017. Security related revenue increased 30% to $7.0 million
offset by a 13% reduction in managed print related services related
revenue to $11.6 million.

Cost of revenue was $12.1 million for the three months ended December
31, 2018, as compared to $12.9 million for the same period in 2017.
Payroll and benefits related to the increased Security revenues offset
equipment costs that decreased by approximately $1.6 million in 2018,
directly as a result of the decrease in equipment revenues from copier
fleet refresh activities.

Gross margin was 35 percent for the three months ended December 31, 2018
compared to 31 percent for same period in 2017. This increase was
largely due to the additional contribution from the higher margin
security revenue this quarter.

Sales and marketing, and general and administrative expenses were
comparable year over year at $3.1 million for the three months ended
December 31, 2018, compared to $3.5 million for the same period in 2017.

Net income was $1.3 million for the three months ended December 31,
2018, or $0.14 per basic and $0.13 per diluted share. The 2018 net
income includes a $0.4 million charge for the revalued contingent
earn-out liability in connection with the acquisition of CTEK Security,
Inc. This compares to a net loss of $(1.6) million, or $(0.17) per basic
and diluted share in the same period of 2017. The 2017 net loss included
the $1.4 million charge for the revalued contingent earn-out liability
in connection with the acquisition of CTEK Security, Inc. and an income
tax expense of $1.5 million related to the revaluation of deferred taxes
due to the change in tax law.

Non-GAAP adjusted earnings for the three months ended December 31, 2018
was $3.3 million, or $0.34 per basic and $0.33 per diluted share,
compared to $2.0 million or $0.21 per basic and $0.20 per diluted share
for the same period of 2017.

For the 12 Months Ended December 31, 2018 Compared to the 12 Months
Ended December 31, 2017

Revenue decreased by approximately $0.5 million to $71.1 million for the
12 months ended December 31, 2018, as compared to the same period in
2017. We increased our cybersecurity services revenues by approximately
$3.5 million as expected. Our office equipment, hardware & software
resales grew by approximately $1.9 million due to customer needs to
refresh their print equipment. Offsetting these increases, managed
service revenues were approximately $5.9 lower in 2018 due primarily to
nonrenewal of long-term managed print related contracts.

Cost of revenue was $50.2 million for the 12 months ended December 31,
2018, as compared to $50.7 million for the same period in 2017.

Gross margin percentage remained steady at 29% of revenue for both 2018
and 2017. The negative impact from the lower managed print service
revenue was offset by the benefit from the increased security related
services revenue which carries a higher margin.

Sales and marketing, and general and administrative expenses were $13.8
million for the 12 months ended December 31, 2018, as compared to $13.4
million for the same period in 2017.

Net income was $1.9 million for the 12 months ended December 31, 2018,
or $0.20 per basic and $0.19 per diluted share. The 2018 net income
includes a charge of $0.4 million from the revalued contingent earn-out
liability in connection with the acquisition of CTEK Security, Inc. and
$0.7 million in non-recurring charges related to our debt refinancing
and the departure of a senior executive. This compares to a net loss of
$(0.4) million, or $(0.05) per basic and diluted share in the same
period of 2017. The 2017 net loss included the charge of $1.4 million
from the revalued contingent earn-out liability in connection with the
acquisition of CTEK Security, Inc. and an income tax expense of $1.5
million related to the revaluation of deferred taxes due to the change
in tax law.

Non-GAAP adjusted earnings for the 12 months ended December 31, 2018 was
$6.9 million, or $0.72 per basic and $0.70 per diluted share, compared
to $6.1 million or $0.64 per basic and $0.60 per diluted share for the
same period of 2017.

The reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP information can be found in the
tables at the end of this release and provide the details of the
Company’s non-GAAP disclosures and the reconciliation of non-GAAP
information.

CYNERGISTEK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 
  As of December 31,
  2018       2017  
ASSETS  
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 6,571,381 $ 4,252,060
Accounts receivable, net 10,696,738 13,264,323
Prepaid and other current assets 3,544,521 557,426
Supplies   1,184,474       1,156,006  
Total current assets   21,997,114       19,229,815  
 
Property and equipment, net 636,227 831,784
Deposits 87,778 87,376
Deferred income taxes 2,146,020 3,120,310
Intangible assets, net 9,089,989 10,900,924
Goodwill   18,525,206       18,525,206  
Total assets $ 52,482,334     $ 52,695,415  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 6,098,548 $ 9,631,634
Accrued compensation and benefits 2,817,823 3,711,551
Deferred revenue 1,806,632 1,425,821
Note payable 343,750
Current portion of long-term liabilities   3,114,643       5,494,837  
Total current liabilities   14,181,396       20,263,843  
 
Long-term liabilities:
Term loan, less current portion 12,851,617 9,438,333
Promissory notes, less current portion 5,015,625 6,000,000
Capital lease obligations, less current portion   60,537       147,861  
Total long-term liabilities   17,927,779       15,586,194  
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, par value at $0.001, 33,333,333 shares authorized,
9,630,050 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2018 and
9,576,028 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017
9,630 9,576
Additional paid-in capital 31,910,831 31,156,362
Accumulated deficit   (11,547,302 )     (14,320,560 )
Total stockholders’ equity   20,373,159       16,845,378  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 52,482,334     $ 52,695,415  
 
CYNERGISTEK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
 
  Three Months   Twelve Months
Ended December 31, Ended December 31,
  2018       2017     2018       2017  
Net revenues $ 18,570,142 $ 18,688,270 $ 71,106,459 $ 71,638,947
Cost of revenues   12,102,219       12,892,221       50,233,836       50,739,359  
Gross profit   6,467,923       5,796,049       20,872,623       20,899,588  

Operating expenses:

Sales and marketing 1,431,528 1,679,725 5,720,421 5,747,758
General and administrative expenses 1,669,198 1,782,859 8,074,553 7,662,486
Change in valuation of contingent earn-out 438,269 1,394,000 438,269 1,394,000
Depreciation 83,209 95,692 348,633 383,419
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles 452,734 520,030 1,810,935 2,080,746
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets         180,726             180,726  
Total operating expenses   4,074,938       5,653,032       16,392,811       17,449,135  
Income from operations   2,392,985       143,017       4,479,812       3,450,453  

Other income (expense):

Interest expense (346,271 ) (364,364 ) (1,449,863 ) (1,526,653 )
Loss on disposition of fixed assets (4,244 ) (4,244 )
Other income/(expense)   8       (2,559 )     53       (675 )
Total other income (expense)   (350,506 )     (366,923 )     (1,454,054 )     (1,527,328 )
 
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes 2,042,478 (233,906 ) 3,025,758 1,923,125
Income tax expense   (716,802 )     (1,388,577 )     (1,132,166 )     (2,365,476 )
Net income (loss) $ 1,325,677     $ (1,612,483 )   $ 1,893,592     $ (442,351 )
 
Net income (loss) per share:              
Basic $ 0.14 $ (0.17 ) $ 0.20 $ (0.05 )
Diluted $ 0.13     $ (0.17 )   $ 0.19     $ (0.05 )
 
Number of weighted average shares outstanding:              
Basic 9,608,312 9,538,075 9,608,312 9,425,281
Diluted   9,873,011       9,538,075       9,873,011       9,425,281  
 
Reconciliation of GAAP Income from Operations to Non-GAAP
Adjusted EBITDA
   
Three Months Twelve Months
Ended December 31, Ended December 31,
  2018     2017     2018     2017  
GAAP income from operations $ 2,392,985 $ 143,017 $ 4,479,812 $ 3,450,453
Adjustments:
Depreciation 83,209 95,692 348,633 383,419
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles 452,734 520,030 1,810,935 2,080,746
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets 180,726 180,726
Adjustment in contingent consideration from acquisition 438,269 1,394,000 438,269 1,394,000
One-time restructuring and legal fees 735,183
Stock-based compensation   291,124     160,533       754,522     333,853  
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA $ 3,658,321   $ 2,493,998     $ 8,567,354   $ 7,823,200  
Non-GAAP adjusted EBITDA per share
Basic $ 0.38 $ 0.26 $ 0.89 $ 0.83
Diluted $ 0.37   $ 0.24     $ 0.87   $ 0.77  
 
Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income (Loss) to Non-GAAP Adjusted
Earnings
 
Three Months Twelve Months
Ended December 31, Ended December 31,
  2018   2017     2018   2017  
GAAP Net Income (Loss) $ 1,325,677 $ (1,612,482 ) $ 1,893,592 $ (442,351 )
Adjustments:
Non-Cash Income Tax Adjustment 716,802 1,302,173 907,062 2,146,563
Other Expense 2,559 675
Adjustment in contingent consideration from acquisition 438,269 1,394,000 438,269 1,394,000
Depreciation 83,209 95,692 348,633 383,419
Amortization of acquisition-related intangibles 452,734 520,030 1,810,935 2,080,746
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets 180,726 180,726
One-time restructuring and legal fees 735,183
Stock-based compensation   291,124     160,533       754,522     333,853  
Non-GAAP adjusted earnings $ 3,307,815   $ 2,043,231     $ 6,888,196   $ 6,077,631  
Non-GAAP adjusted earnings per share
Basic $ 0.34 $ 0.21 $ 0.72 $ 0.64
Diluted $ 0.33   $ 0.20     $ 0.70   $ 0.60  

Conference Call Information

Date: Thursday March 28, 2019
Time: 2:00 PM EDT
U.S.:
1-888-220-8474 International: 1-323-794-2588
Conference ID: 2251350
Webcast: http://public.viavid.com/index.php?id=133590

A replay of the call will be available from 5:00 p.m. ET on March 28,
2019 to 11:59 PM on April 4, 2019. To access the replay, please dial
1-844-512-2921 from the U.S. and 1-412-317-6671 from outside the U.S.
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About CynergisTek, Inc.

CynergisTek is a top-ranked cybersecurity firm dedicated to serving the
information assurance needs of the healthcare industry. CynergisTek
offers specialized services and solutions to help organizations achieve
privacy, security, and compliance goals. Since 2004, the company has
served as a partner to hundreds of healthcare organizations and is
dedicated to supporting and educating the industry by contributing to
relevant industry associations. The company has been recognized by KLAS
in the 2016 and 2018 Cybersecurity reports as a top performing firm in
healthcare cybersecurity, as well as the 2017 Best in KLAS winner for
Cybersecurity Advisory Services.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains certain forward-looking statements relating to the
business of CynergisTek that can be identified by the use of
forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects,”
“anticipates,” “may” or similar expressions. Such forward-looking
statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including
uncertainties relating to product/services development, long and
uncertain sales cycles, the ability to obtain or maintain proprietary
intellectual property protection, market acceptance, future capital
requirements, competition from other providers, the ability of our
vendors to continue supplying the company with equipment, parts,
supplies and services at comparable terms and prices and other factors
that may cause actual results to be materially different from those
described herein as anticipated, believed, estimated or expected.
Certain of these risks and uncertainties are or will be described in
greater detail in our Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available at http://www.sec.gov.
CynergisTek is under no obligation (and expressly disclaims any such
obligation) to update or alter its forward-looking statements whether as
a result of new information, future events or otherwise.