UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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Form 8-K
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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event Reported): February 23, 2021  

PubMatic, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

Delaware001-3974820-5863224
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)(Commission File Number)(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

 

3 Lagoon Drive, Suite 180, Redwood City, California 94065
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

650-331-3485
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class 

Trading

Symbol(s)

 

Name of each exchange

on which registered

Class A Common Stock, par value $0.0001 PUBM The Nasdaq Global Market

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2). Emerging growth company [ X ]

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. [   ]

 
 

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

        On February 23, 2021, PubMatic, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release and will hold a conference call regarding its financial results for the fourth fiscal quarter and full year ended December 31, 2020. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.

        The information furnished with this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any other filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

        The Company is making reference to non-GAAP financial information in both the press release and the conference call. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results is provided in the attached Exhibit 99.1 press release.

        The Company announces material information to the public through a variety of means, including filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, press releases, public conference calls, and the Company’s investor relations website (https://investors.pubmatic.com/investor-relations) as means of disclosing material non-public information and for complying with its disclosure obligations under Regulation FD.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits. 

Exhibit Number Description
   
99.1 Press release dated February 23, 2021.


SIGNATURE

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.

 PubMatic, Inc.
   
  
Date: February 23, 2021By: /s/ Steven Pantelick        
  Steven Pantelick
  Chief Financial Officer
  

EdgarFiling

EXHIBIT 99.1

PubMatic Announces Record Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Financial Results

Multiple growth drivers deliver record total revenue for Q4 2020 with year over year revenue growth of 64%, net income growth of 356% and Adjusted EBITDA growth of 190%

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PubMatic, Inc. (Nasdaq: PUBM), a sell-side platform that delivers superior outcomes for digital advertising, today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ending December 31, 2020.

“Our record performance demonstrates PubMatic’s differentiated market position across the digital advertising ecosystem,” said Rajeev Goel, co-founder and CEO at PubMatic. “We are in the midst of an accelerated digital transformation, with consumers everywhere spending more time online as they shift transactions from the physical world to the Internet. PubMatic brings the global infrastructure and scale that publishers need to power data-intensive, real time programmatic ad transactions in order to increase their revenues. We are executing well and growing organically in mobile, digital video, and over the top streaming and connected TV (OTT/CTV). Our buyer supply path optimization relationships are expanding, and we are gaining market share in the large and growing global digital advertising market.” 

“Our IPO marked a tremendous milestone for PubMatic. Over the last 14 years, we’ve built an incredible company and I’m excited about the opportunities ahead as we seek to continue to grow our market share. I’d like to thank our entire team for their hard work and dedication to our customers, without which our success would not be possible.”

Fourth Quarter 2020 Financial Highlights

Full Year 2020 Financial Highlights

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1   We calculate our net dollar-based retention rate at the end of each fiscal year by starting with the revenue from publishers in the prior fiscal year (“Prior Period Revenue”). We then calculate the revenue from these same publishers in the current year (“Current Period Revenue”). Current Period Revenue includes any upsells and is net of contraction or attrition, but excludes revenue from new publishers. Our net dollar-based retention rate equals the Current Period Revenue divided by Prior Period Revenue. Net dollar-based retention rate is an important indicator of publisher satisfaction and usage of our platform, as well as potential revenue for future periods.


The section titled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below describes our usage of non-GAAP financial measures. Reconciliations between historical GAAP and non-GAAP information are contained at the end of this press release following the accompanying financial data.

2020 Business Highlights

“We delivered impressive year-over-year revenue growth of 64% in the fourth quarter driven by strength across a number of advertising verticals including eCommerce, Technology, Personal Finance and robust omnichannel video growth including OTT/CTV,” said Steve Pantelick, CFO at PubMatic. “Our usage-based business model is highly efficient and built on what we believe are long-term structural advantages, which provide key performance benefits to our customers and increased revenues and profits to us. We continue to focus on growing our market share via new publisher acquisition, existing customer growth, and buy-side spend consolidation.”

Financial Outlook
Our guidance assumes that the global economy continues to recover and we do not have any major COVID-19 related setbacks that may cause economic conditions to deteriorate or significantly reduce advertiser demand. Accordingly, we estimate the following:

Although we provide guidance for Adjusted EBITDA, we are not able to provide guidance for net income, the most directly comparable GAAP measure. Certain elements of the composition of GAAP net income, including stock-based compensation expenses, are not predictable, making it impractical for us to provide guidance on net income or to reconcile our Adjusted EBITDA guidance to net income without unreasonable efforts. For the same reason, we are unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information.

Conference Call and Webcast details
PubMatic will host a conference call to discuss its financial results on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time). A live webcast of the call can be accessed from PubMatic’s Investor Relations website. An archived version of the webcast will be available from the same website after the call.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to our results determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), including, in particular operating income, net cash provided by operating activities, and net income, we believe that Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, is useful in evaluating our operating performance. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income adjusted for stock-based compensation expense, depreciation and amortization, impairments of long-lived assets, interest income, and provision for income taxes.

In addition to operating income and net income, we use Adjusted EBITDA as a measure of operational efficiency. We believe that this non-GAAP financial measure is useful to investors for period to period comparisons of our business and in understanding and evaluating our operating results for the following reasons:

Our use of this non-GAAP financial measures has limitations as an analytical tool, and you should not consider them in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our financial results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are as follows:

Because of these and other limitations, you should consider Adjusted EBITDA along with other GAAP-based financial performance measures, including net income and our GAAP financial results.

Forward Looking Statements 
This press release contains “forward-looking statements.” Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "may," "could," "would," "anticipate," "predict," "potential," "continue," "expects," "intends," "plans," "projects," "believes," "estimates" and similar references to future periods. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements we make regarding our ability to maintain our growth and profitability, our guidance relating to our revenue and Adjusted EBITDA, our ability to attract and retain publishers, our expectations concerning the advertising industry, and our ability to successfully navigate our business through the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Our actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. We caution you therefore against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. They are neither statements of historical fact nor guarantees or assurances of future performance. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include: our dependency on the overall demand for advertising and the channels we rely on; our existing customers not expanding their usage of our platform, or our failure to attract new publishers and buyers; our ability to maintain and expand access to spend from buyers and valuable ad impressions from publishers; the rejection of the use of digital advertising by consumers through opt-in, opt-out or ad-blocking technologies or other means; our failure to innovate and develop new solutions that are adopted by publishers; the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including the resulting global economic uncertainty; limitations imposed on our collection, use or disclosure of data about advertisements; the lack of similar or better alternatives to the use of third-party cookies, mobile device IDs or other tracking technologies if such uses are restricted; any failure to scale our platform infrastructure to support anticipated growth and transaction volume; liabilities or fines due to publishers, buyers, and data providers not obtaining consents from consumers for us to process their personal data; any failure to comply with laws and regulations related to data privacy, data protection, information security, and consumer protection; and our ability to manage our growth. Moreover, we operate in a competitive and rapidly changing market, and new risks may emerge from time to time. Additional information regarding these and other risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations is included under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Final Prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 9, 2020. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.

About PubMatic
PubMatic delivers superior revenue to publishers by being an SSP of choice for agencies and advertisers. PubMatic’s cloud infrastructure platform for digital advertising empowers app developers and publishers to increase monetization while enabling media buyers to drive return on investment by reaching and engaging their target audiences in brand-safe, premium environments across ad formats and devices. Since 2006, PubMatic has been expanding its owned and operated global infrastructure and continues to cultivate programmatic innovation. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, PubMatic operates 14 offices and eight data centers worldwide.

Investors:
The Blueshirt Group for PubMatic
investors@pubmatic.com

Press Contact:
Broadsheet Communications for PubMatic
pubmaticteam@broadsheetcomms.com




CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
    
 As of December 31,
  2020   2019 
    
ASSETS   
Current Assets   
Cash and cash equivalents$81,188  $34,250 
Marketable securities 19,793   21,202 
Accounts receivable - net 219,511   117,655 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 6,622   4,534 
Total Current Assets 327,114   177,641 
Property, equipment and software - net 30,044   20,331 
Goodwill 6,250   6,250 
Deferred income tax asset 762   2,139 
Other assets, non-current 7,076   1,084 
TOTAL ASSETS$371,246  $207,445 
LIABILITIES, CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK, REDEEMABLE COMMON STOCK, AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY   
Current Liabilities   
Accounts payable$176,731  $99,384 
Accrued liabilities 14,844   11,120 
Total Current Liabilities 191,575   110,504 
Other liabilities, non-current 4,244   3,405 
TOTAL LIABILITIES 195,819   113,909 
    
Convertible preferred stock -   61,216 
Redeemable common stock -   19,025 
Stockholders' Equity:   
Common stock 6   1 
Treasury stock (11,434)  (11,431)
Additional paid-in capital 144,163   8,641 
Accumulated other comprehensive income 1   6 
Retained earnings 42,691   16,078 
Total Stockholders' Equity 175,427   13,295 
TOTAL LIABILITIES, CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK, REDEEMABLE COMMON STOCK, AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY$371,246  $207,445 
    
    



CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS 
(In thousands, except share and per share data) 
(unaudited) 
         
 Three Months Ended
December 31,
 Year Ended
December 31,
 
  2020   2019   2020   2019 
         
Revenue$56,242  $34,393  $148,748  $113,871 
Cost of revenue(1) 11,450   9,323   41,186   36,104 
Gross profit 44,792   25,070   107,562   77,767 
Operating expenses:(1)        
Technology and development 2,970   3,119   12,250   12,453 
Sales and marketing 13,155   10,247   43,297   36,498 
General and administrative 6,461   5,835   20,260   20,307 
Total operating expenses 22,586   19,201   75,807   69,258 
Operating income 22,206   5,869   31,755   8,509 
Total other income (expense), net (518)  (86)  (175)  713 
Income before provision for income taxes 21,688   5,783   31,580   9,222 
Provision for income taxes 2,863   1,659   4,967   2,579 
Net income$18,825  $4,124  $26,613  $6,643 
         
Net income per share attributable to common stockholders:        
Basic$0.39  $0.07  $0.51  $0.04 
Diluted$0.34  $0.06  $0.46  $0.04 
         
Weighted-average shares used to compute net income per share attributable to common stockholders:        
Basic 19,980,116   10,048,079   12,642,293   10,036,983 
Diluted 28,666,208   12,208,117   17,495,551   12,169,884 
         
(1)Stock based compensation expense includes the following:        
         
STOCK BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE 
(In thousands) 
(unaudited) 
 Three Months Ended
December 31,
 Year Ended
December 31,
 
  2020   2019   2020   2019 
Cost of revenue$56
  $9  $86  $26 
Technology and development 222
   74   599   402 
Sales and marketing 380   169   1,101   684 
General and administrative 466   219   1,777   890 
Total stock-based compensation$1,124  $471  $3,563  $2,002 
         



CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
 Year Ended December 31,
  2020   2019 
    
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:   
Net Income$26,613  $6,643 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Depreciation and amortization 15,743   12,671 
Impairment of internally developed software -   702 
Stock-based compensation 3,563   2,002 
Provision for doubtful accounts 319   3,557 
Change in fair value of preferred stock warrant liability -   120 
Deferred income taxes (145)  193 
Amortization of premiums on marketable securities 1,377   (341)
Other 189   19 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:   
    Accounts receivable (102,175)  (11,919)
    Prepaid and other assets (2,801)  618 
    Accounts payable 77,357   18,465 
    Accrued expenses 3,452   2,011 
    Other non-current liabilities 838   384 
Net cash provided by operating activities 24,330   35,125 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:   
Purchases of property and equipment (24,177)  (9,553)
Capitalized software development costs (7,226)  (5,442)
Purchases of marketable securities (36,704)  (37,545)
Proceeds from sales of marketable securities 2,295   696 
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities 35,950   30,255 
Purchase of equity securities (15)  (500)
Net cash used in investing activities (29,877)  (22,089)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:   
Proceeds from initial public offering, net of underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering costs 45,811   - 
Proceeds from repayment of stockholders' notes receivable 4,268   - 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 2,409   4 
Payments to acquire treasury stock (3)  (5)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 52,485   (1)
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 46,938   13,035 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - Beginning of Year 34,250   21,215 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - End of Year$81,188  $34,250 
    



RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET INCOME TO NON-GAAP ADJUSTED EBITDA
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
        
 Three Months Ended
December 31,
 Year Ended
December 31,
  2020   2019   2020   2019 
Net income$18,825  $4,124  $26,613  $6,643 
Add back (deduct):       
Stock-based compensation 1,124   471   3,563   2,002 
Depreciation and amortization 4,169   3,331   15,743   12,671 
Impairment of internal use software -   -   -   702 
Interest income (62)  (291)  (537)  (1,290)
Provision for income taxes 2,863   1,659   4,967   2,579 
Adjusted EBITDA$26,919  $9,294  $50,349  $23,307