UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 30, 2015
 
WESTELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Delaware
 
0-27266
 
36-3154957
(State of other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 
(Commission
File Number)
 
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
 
 
750 North Commons Drive, Aurora, Illinois
 
60504
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (630) 898-2500
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
 
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Item 2.02.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On February 4, 2015, Westell Technologies, Inc. issued a press release setting forth the financial results for its fiscal year 2015 third quarter ended December 31, 2014. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 2.05.
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH EXIT OR DISPOSAL ACTIVITIES
On January 30, 2015, Westell Technologies, Inc. (the “Company”) approved a plan to restructure its business, including reduction of headcount and consolidation of office space within the Aurora headquarters facility, with the intent to optimize operations. The planned restructuring is scheduled to be completed during the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2015 and will impact approximately 20 employees. The Company expects to incur pretax charges totaling approximately $3.0 million, including approximately $0.3 million related to separation benefits and related employee incentives and a non-cash charge of $2.7 million in other associated costs related to a loss on a lease. Substantially all of the $0.3 million of estimated cash outflows related to this matter are expected to occur during fiscal year 2015.
"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
This report on Form 8-K includes “forward-looking statements” as that term is defined under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Certain statements contained herein that are not historical facts or that contain the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “may,” “will,” “plan,” “should,” or derivatives thereof and other words of similar meaning are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, product demand and market acceptance risks, customer spending patterns, need for financing and capital, economic weakness in the United States (“U.S.”) economy and telecommunications market, the effect of international economic conditions and trade, legal, social and economic risks (such as import, licensing and trade restrictions), the impact of competitive products or technologies, competitive pricing pressures, customer product selection decisions, product cost increases, component supply shortages, new product development, excess and obsolete inventory, commercialization and technological delays or difficulties (including delays or difficulties in developing, producing, testing and selling new products and technologies), the ability to successfully consolidate and rationalize operations, the ability to successfully identify, acquire and integrate acquisitions, effects of the Company’s accounting policies, retention of key personnel and other risks more fully described in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, under Item 1A - Risk Factors. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements to reflect current events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events or otherwise.
Item 9.01.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits
 
 
 
 
99.1

  
Press release announcing financial results for the fiscal year 2015 third quarter ended December 31, 2014.


SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 





 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
WESTELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
 
 
 
Date:
February 4, 2015
 
By:
/s/ Thomas P. Minichiello
 
 
 
 
Thomas P. Minichiello
 
 
 
 
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer,
Treasurer and Secretary






Exhibit 99.1

                                    
 
NEWS RELEASE

Westell Technologies Reports Third Quarter Revenue of $14 million

Revenue Affected by Carrier Spending Slowdowns

AURORA, IL, February 4, 2015 – Westell Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: WSTL), a leading provider of in-building wireless, intelligent site management, cell site optimization, and outside plant solutions, today announced results for its fiscal 2015 third quarter ended December 31, 2014.
Consolidated revenue was $14.0 million, consisting of $5.4 million from the In-Building Wireless (IBW) segment and $8.6 million from the Communication Solutions Group (CSG) segment.
“As expected, continued capital spending delays by the major North American wireless service providers had a great effect on our fiscal third quarter revenues. However, we are experiencing significantly improved order momentum in early calendar 2015 as the major carriers have clearly begun using their 2015 budgets,” said Rick Gilbert, Chairman and CEO of Westell Technologies. “Despite the unusual nature of the quarter, including a non-cash accounting charge for IBW goodwill, we remain confident that the IBW business unit can provide long-term shareholder value. Additionally, to better position Westell for profitable growth, we are restructuring our business in the fourth fiscal quarter, including reducing headcount and consolidating facilities.”

On a GAAP basis, the Company recorded a net loss in the quarter ended December 31, 2014 of $27.5 million or $0.46 per share, compared to a net loss of $14.6 million or $0.24 per share in the quarter ended September 30, 2014. The current quarter GAAP results included a $20.5 million non-cash charge for the impairment of goodwill in the IBW segment. The prior quarter GAAP results included a $10.6 million non-cash charge for the impairment of goodwill in the CSG segment.

On a non-GAAP basis, the Company recorded a net loss of $4.8 million or $0.08 per share, compared to a non-GAAP net loss of $1.5 million or $0.03 per share in the prior quarter. Please refer to the schedule at the end of this release for a complete GAAP to non-GAAP reconciliation and other information related to non-GAAP measures.

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, Westell is restructuring its business, including headcount reductions and facility consolidation. These actions, which are expected to be completed by March 31, 2015, would result in a fourth quarter pre-tax charge currently estimated at $3.0 million.
Cash and short-term investments were $42.9 million at December 31, 2014, compared to $48.3 million at September 30, 2014. The $5.4 million decrease was driven largely by the net loss in the third quarter.





In-Building Wireless (IBW) Segment
IBW segment revenue was $5.4 million in the quarter ended December 31, 2014, down 51% from $11.1 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2014. The sequential revenue decrease was driven by slowdowns in distributed antenna system (DAS) deployments by the major North American wireless service providers.
Gross profit was $1.9 million and gross margin was 35.3%, compared to $4.4 million and 39.3% in the prior quarter. Gross profit and gross margin decreased as a result of the lower revenue. IBW R&D expenses were $2.3 million, compared to $2.1 million in the prior quarter. As a result, IBW segment loss was $0.4 million, compared to segment profit of $2.3 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2014.

Communication Solutions Group (CSG) Segment
CSG segment revenue was $8.6 million in the quarter ended December 31, 2014, down 31% from $12.5 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2014. The sequential revenue decrease was driven by lower sales of tower mounted amplifiers and outside plant solutions, partly offset by an increase in revenues for intelligent site management. Gross profit was $2.5 million and gross margin was 28.8% compared to $3.7 million and 29.5% in the prior quarter. Gross profit and gross margin decreased due to the lower overall revenue, partly offset by a more favorable mix. CSG R&D expenses were $2.0 million, compared to $2.2 million in the prior quarter. As a result, CSG segment profit was $0.5 million, compared to $1.5 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2014.

Conference Call Information
Management will address financial and business results during its third quarter conference call on Thursday, February 5, 2015, at 9:30 AM Eastern Time. Participants may register for the call at http://www.conferenceplus.com/westell. After doing so, they will receive a dial-in number, a passcode, and a personal identification number (PIN) that automatically joins them to the audio conference. Those who do not wish to register may participate in the call by dialing +1 (888) 206-4073 no later than 9:15 AM Eastern Time and using confirmation number 38818424.

This news release and related information that may be discussed on the conference call will be posted on the Press Releases section of Westell's website: www.westell.com. An archive of the entire call will be available on the site via Digital Audio Replay by approximately 1:00 PM Eastern Time after the call ends. The replay of the conference also may be accessed by dialing +1 (888) 843-7419 or +1 (630) 652-3042 and entering 7863 007#.
About Westell Technologies
Westell Technologies, Inc., headquartered in Aurora, Illinois, is a leading provider of in-building wireless, intelligent site management, cell site optimization, and outside plant solutions focused on innovation and differentiation at the edge of telecommunication networks, where end users connect.  The Company's comprehensive set of products and solutions enable telecommunication service providers, cell tower operators, and other network operators to reduce operating costs and improve network performance.  With millions of products successfully deployed worldwide, Westell is a trusted partner for transforming networks into high quality, reliable systems.  For more information, please visit www.westell.com.

“Safe Harbor” Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
Certain statements contained herein that are not historical facts or that contain the words “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “may,” “will,” “plan,” “should,” or derivatives thereof and other words of similar meaning are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.  Actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements.  Factors that could





cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, product demand and market acceptance risks, customer spending patterns, need for financing and capital, economic weakness in the United States (“U.S.”) economy and telecommunications market, the effect of international economic conditions and trade, legal, social and economic risks (such as import, licensing and trade restrictions), the impact of competitive products or technologies, competitive pricing pressures, customer product selection decisions, product cost increases, component supply shortages, new product development, excess and obsolete inventory, commercialization and technological delays or difficulties (including delays or difficulties in developing, producing, testing and selling new products and technologies), the ability to successfully consolidate and rationalize operations, the ability to successfully identify, acquire and integrate acquisitions, the effect of the Company's accounting policies, retention of key personnel and other risks more fully described in the Company's SEC filings, including the Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, under Item 1A - Risk Factors.  The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements to reflect current events or circumstances after the date hereof, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, or otherwise.
Financial Tables to Follow:






Westell Technologies, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)

 
 
Three months ended December 31,
 
Nine months ended December 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
(adjusted) (1)
 
2014
 
2013
(adjusted) (1)
Revenue
 
$
14,043

 
$
25,236

 
$
65,514

 
$
77,652

Gross profit
 
4,395

 
11,932

 
22,144

 
32,371

Gross margin
 
31.3
%
 
47.3
%
 
33.8
%
 
41.7
%
Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales and marketing
 
2,719

 
3,205

 
9,064

 
9,749

Research and development
 
4,353

 
2,527

 
13,128

 
7,845

General and administrative
 
2,797

 
3,402

 
9,131

 
10,200

Intangible amortization
 
1,562

 
737

 
4,857

 
3,588

Restructuring
 

 
38

 
55

 
273

Goodwill impairment
 
20,547

 

 
31,102

 

Total operating expenses
 
31,978

 
9,909

 
67,337

 
31,655

Operating income (loss)
 
(27,583
)
 
2,023

 
(45,193
)
 
716

Other income (expense), net
 
(29
)
 
(31
)
 
16

 
(63
)
Income (loss) before income taxes and discontinued operations
 
(27,612
)
 
1,992

 
(45,177
)
 
653

Income tax benefit (expense)
 
72

 
(38
)
 
170

 
(125
)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations
 
(27,540
)
 
1,954

 
(45,007
)
 
528

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax
 

 
(29
)
 

 
(39
)
Net income (loss)
 
$
(27,540
)
 
$
1,925

 
$
(45,007
)
 
$
489

Basic net income (loss) per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic net income (loss) from continuing operations
 
$
(0.46
)
 
$
0.03

 
$
(0.75
)
 
$
0.01

Basic net income (loss) from discontinued operations
 

 

 

 

Basic net income (loss) per share
 
$
(0.46
)
 
$
0.03

 
$
(0.75
)
 
$
0.01

Diluted net income (loss) per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted net income (loss) from continuing operations
 
$
(0.46
)
 
$
0.03

 
$
(0.75
)
 
$
0.01

Diluted net income (loss) from discontinued operations
 

 

 

 

Diluted net income (loss) per share
 
$
(0.46
)
 
$
0.03

 
$
(0.75
)
 
$
0.01

Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
60,016

 
58,834

 
59,885

 
58,678

Diluted
 
60,016

 
60,650

 
59,885

 
59,765

 
(1) In the first quarter of fiscal year 2015, the Company voluntarily changed its method of accounting for the classification of costs related to shipping and handling to cost of revenue. In previous periods, these shipping and handling costs were included as a component of sales and marketing expenses. Previously reported amounts for fiscal year 2014 have been restated to reflect this change. The Company filed the preferability letter regarding the change in accounting principle as an exhibit to its June 30, 2014 Form 10-Q.





Westell Technologies, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
December 31, 2014
 
March 31, 2014
 (adjusted) (1)
Assets
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
17,699

 
$
35,793

Short-term investments
 
25,222

 
15,584

Accounts receivable, net
 
7,132

 
15,831

Inventories
 
22,909

 
24,056

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
2,729

 
1,952

Deferred income taxes
 
875

 
899

Land available-for-sale
 
1,044

 
1,044

Total current assets
 
77,610

 
95,159

Property and equipment, net
 
2,934

 
1,901

Goodwill
 

 
31,102

Intangible assets, net
 
27,461

 
32,319

Other non-current assets
 
250

 
393

Total assets
 
$
108,255

 
$
160,874

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
$
4,536

 
$
7,067

Accrued expenses
 
4,042

 
7,813

Contingent consideration
 
727

 
2,067

Deferred revenue
 
519

 
1,774

Total current liabilities
 
9,824

 
18,721

Deferred revenue non-current
 
772

 
787

Deferred income tax liability
 
1,045

 
1,072

Contingent consideration non-current
 
811

 
574

Other non-current liabilities
 
527

 
528

Total liabilities
 
12,979

 
21,682

Total stockholders’ equity
 
95,276

 
139,192

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
 
$
108,255

 
$
160,874


(1) Certain amounts relating to the CSI acquisition have been adjusted to reflect measurement period adjustments (See Form 10-Q to be filed for the period ended December 31, 2014 for additional information).





Westell Technologies, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
Nine months ended December 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
Net income (loss)
 
$
(45,007
)
 
$
489

Reconciliation of net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
5,599

 
4,037

Goodwill impairment
 
31,102

 

Stock-based compensation
 
1,628

 
1,293

Restructuring
 
55

 
273

Other
 
8

 
96

Changes in assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
 
8,699

 
(1,614
)
Inventory
 
1,147

 
(3,276
)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
 
(6,058
)
 
633

Deferred revenue
 
(1,270
)
 
(1,989
)
Other
 
(634
)
 
749

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
 
(4,731
)
 
691

Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
 
Net (purchases) sales of short-term investments and debt securities
 
(9,638
)
 
7,190

Payment for business acquisitions, net
 
(304
)
 
(28,945
)
Purchases of property and equipment, net
 
(1,773
)
 
(399
)
Changes in restricted cash
 

 
2,500

Net cash used in investing activities
 
(11,715
)
 
(19,654
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
 
Purchase of treasury stock
 
(692
)
 
(319
)
Proceeds from stock options exercised
 
155

 
718

Payment of contingent consideration
 
(1,104
)
 

Net cash used in financing activities
 
(1,641
)
 
399

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
 
(7
)
 
(20
)
Net decrease in cash
 
(18,094
)
 
(18,584
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
 
35,793

 
88,233

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 
$
17,699

 
$
69,649









Westell Technologies, Inc.
Segment Statement of Operations
(Amounts in thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
Three months ended December 31, 2014
 
 
CSG
 
IBW
 
Total
Revenue
 
$
8,629

 
$
5,414

 
$
14,043

Gross profit
 
2,485

 
1,910

 
4,395

Gross margin
 
28.8
%
 
35.3
%
 
31.3
%
Research and development
 
2,011

 
2,342

 
4,353

Segment profit (loss)
 
474

 
(432
)
 
42

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales and marketing
 
 
 
 
 
2,719

General and administrative

 
 
 

2,797

Intangible amortization
 
 
 
 
 
1,562

Restructuring
 
 
 
 
 

Goodwill impairment
 
 
 
 
 
20,547

Operating income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
(27,583
)
Other income (expense), net
 
 
 
 
 
(29
)
Income tax benefit (expense)
 
 
 
 
 
72

Net income (loss) from continuing operations
 
 
 
 
 
$
(27,540
)
 
 
 
Three months ended December 31, 2013 (adjusted)
 
 
CSG
 
IBW
 
Total
Revenue
 
$
23,425

 
$
1,811

 
$
25,236

Gross profit
 
11,388

 
544

 
11,932

Gross margin
 
48.6
%
 
30.0
%
 
47.3
%
Research and development
 
2,347

 
180

 
2,527

Segment profit
 
$
9,041

 
$
364

 
9,405

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales and marketing
 
 
 
 
 
3,205

General and administrative
 
 
 
 
 
3,402

Intangible amortization
 
 
 
 
 
737

Restructuring
 
 
 
 
 
38

Operating income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
2,023

Other income (expense), net
 
 
 
 
 
(31
)
Income tax benefit (expense)
 
 
 
 
 
(38
)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations
 
 
 
 
 
$
1,954

 





 
 
Nine months ended December 31, 2014
 
 
CSG
 
IBW
 
Total
Revenue
 
$
34,882

 
$
30,632

 
$
65,514

Gross profit
 
10,055

 
12,089

 
22,144

Gross margin
 
28.8
%
 
39.5
%
 
33.8
%
Research and development
 
6,488

 
6,640

 
13,128

Segment profit
 
3,567

 
5,449

 
9,016

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales and marketing
 
 
 
 
 
9,064

General and administrative
 
 
 
 
 
9,131

Intangible amortization
 
 
 
 
 
4,857

Restructuring
 
 
 
 
 
55

Goodwill impairment
 
 
 
 
 
31,102

Operating income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
(45,193
)
Other income (expense), net
 
 
 
 
 
16

Income tax benefit (expense)
 
 
 
 
 
170

Net income (loss) from continuing operations
 
 
 
 
 
$
(45,007
)

 
 
Nine months ended December 31, 2013 (adjusted)
 
 
CSG
 
IBW
 
Total
Revenue
 
$
72,774

 
$
4,878

 
$
77,652

Gross profit
 
30,797

 
1,574

 
32,371

Gross margin
 
42.3
%
 
32.3
%
 
41.7
%
Research and development
 
7,292

 
553

 
7,845

Segment profit
 
$
23,505

 
$
1,021

 
24,526

Operating expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales and marketing
 
 
 
 
 
9,749

General and administrative
 
 
 
 
 
10,200

Intangible amortization
 
 
 
 
 
3,588

Restructuring
 
 
 
 
 
273

Operating income (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
716

Other income (expense), net
 
 
 
 
 
(63
)
Income tax benefit (expense)
 
 
 
 
 
(125
)
Net income (loss) from continuing operations
 
 
 
 
 
$
528

 







Westell Technologies, Inc.
Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
Three months ended December 31,
 
Nine months ended December 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
GAAP net income (loss)
 
$
(27,540
)
 
$
1,925

 
$
(45,007
)
 
$
489

Adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Inventory fair value step-up (1)
 
79

 
82

 
540

 
1,327

Deferred revenue adjustment (1)
 
64

 
825

 
322

 
1,920

Goodwill impairment (2)
 
20,547

 

 
31,102

 

Amortization of intangibles (3)
 
1,562

 
737

 
4,857

 
3,588

Restructuring (4)
 

 
38

 
55

 
273

Stock-based compensation (5)
 
514

 
553

 
1,628

 
1,293

(Income) loss from discontinued operations
 

 
29

 

 
39

Total adjustments
 
22,766

 
2,264

 
38,504

 
8,440

Non-GAAP net income (loss)
 
$
(4,774
)
 
$
4,189

 
$
(6,503
)
 
$
8,929

GAAP net income (loss) per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
(0.46
)
 
$
0.03

 
$
(0.75
)
 
$
0.01

Diluted
 
$
(0.46
)
 
$
0.03

 
$
(0.75
)
 
$
0.01

Non-GAAP net income (loss) per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
$
(0.08
)
 
$
0.07

 
$
(0.11
)
 
$
0.15

Diluted
 
$
(0.08
)
 
$
0.07

 
$
(0.11
)
 
$
0.15

Average number of common shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
60,016

 
58,834

 
59,885

 
58,678

Diluted
 
60,016

 
60,650

 
59,885

 
59,765


 
 
Three Months Ended December 31, 2014
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
 
 
Revenue
 
Gross Profit
 
Gross Margin
 
Revenue
 
Gross Profit
 
Gross Margin
GAAP - Consolidated
 
$
14,043

 
$
4,395

 
31.3
%
 
$
23,646

 
$
8,065

 
34.1
%
Deferred revenue adjustment (1)
 
64

 
64

 
 
 
112

 
112

 
 
Inventory fair value step-up (1)
 

 
79

 
 
 

 
206

 
 
Stock-based compensation (5)
 

 
22

 
 
 

 
25

 
 
Non-GAAP - Consolidated
 
$
14,107

 
$
4,560

 
32.3
%
 
$
23,758

 
$
8,408

 
35.4
%







 
 
 
Three months ended December 31,
 
Nine months ended December 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013 (adjusted)
 
2014
 
2013 (adjusted)
GAAP operating expenses
 
$
31,978

 
$
9,909

 
$
67,337

 
$
31,655

Adjustments:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Goodwill impairment (2)
 
(20,547
)
 

 
(31,102
)
 

Amortization of intangibles (3)
 
(1,562
)
 
(737
)
 
(4,857
)
 
(3,588
)
Restructuring (4)
 

 
(38
)
 
(55
)
 
(273
)
Stock-based compensation (5)
 
(492
)
 
(534
)
 
(1,563
)
 
(1,258
)
Total adjustments
 
(22,601
)
 
(1,309
)
 
(37,577
)
 
(5,119
)
Non-GAAP operating expenses
 
$
9,377

 
$
8,600

 
$
29,760

 
$
26,536

The Company conforms to U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) in the preparation of its financial statements. The schedules above reconcile the Company's non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measure. The adjustments share one or more of the following characteristics: they are unusual and the Company does not expect them to recur in the ordinary course of its business; they do not involve the expenditure of cash; they are unrelated to the ongoing operation of the business in the ordinary course; or their magnitude and timing is largely outside of the Company's control. Management believes that these non-GAAP results provide meaningful supplemental information to investors and indicate the Company's core performance and that they facilitate comparison of results across reporting periods. The Company uses these non-GAAP measures when evaluating its financial results. Non-GAAP measures should not be viewed as a substitute for the Company's GAAP results.
 
(1)
On April 1, 2013 and March 1, 2014, the Company purchased Kentrox and Cellular Specialties, Inc. (CSI), respectively. These acquisitions required the step-up of certain assets to fair value, which resulted in cost that will not recur once those assets have fully settled. The adjustments remove the increased costs associated with the third-party sales of inventory that was stepped-up and the step-down on acquired deferred revenue that was recognized.
(2)
The Company recorded a non-cash charge during the third quarter of fiscal 2015 to record the impairment
of the full carrying value of the Company's goodwill related to the CSI acquisition. During the second quarter of fiscal 2015, the Company recorded a non-cash charge to record the impairment of the full carrying value of the Company's goodwill related to the Kentrox acquisition. Based on financial market considerations, a history of recent losses and other factors, the Company's goodwill did not pass a two-step goodwill impairment valuation test, resulting in the impairment charges.
(3)
Amortization of intangibles is a non-cash expense arising from the acquisition of intangible assets.
(4)
Restructuring expenses are not directly related to the ongoing performance of our fundamental business operations.
(5)
Stock-based compensation is a non-cash expense incurred in accordance with share-based compensation accounting standards.

For additional information, contact:
Tom Minichiello
Chief Financial Officer
Westell Technologies, Inc.
+1 (630) 375 4740
tminichiello@westell.com



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