10-QPeriod: Q1 FY2003

EQUINIX INC Quarterly Report for Q1 Ended Mar 31, 2003

Filed May 15, 2003For Securities:EQIX

Summary

Equinix Inc. (EQIX) reported its first-quarter 2003 results, marked by significant integration efforts following the December 31, 2002, combination with i-STT Pte Ltd and Pihana Pacific, Inc. The company's revenue for the quarter reached $25.4 million, an increase from $20.2 million in the prior year, largely due to the inclusion of the newly acquired businesses. However, the company continues to operate at a loss, with a net loss of $25.6 million for the quarter, compared to a loss of $13.7 million in Q1 2002. This increased loss is attributable to higher costs associated with integrating the acquired entities, including increased cost of revenues and general and administrative expenses. Despite the ongoing losses, Equinix is focused on cost containment and operational efficiency. The company ended the quarter with $21.0 million in cash and cash equivalents and expects its current cash, anticipated operational cash flow, and projected cost savings to be sufficient to meet its working capital and debt service requirements for the next twelve months. Management is actively managing its debt obligations and has a pending $10 million investment from Crosslink Capital, subject to stockholder approval. Investors should monitor the company's ability to achieve profitability and manage its debt covenants amidst the integration process.

Key Highlights

  • 1Revenue increased by 26% year-over-year to $25.4 million, primarily driven by the inclusion of i-STT and Pihana revenues post-combination.
  • 2Net loss widened to $25.6 million ($3.00 per share) from $13.7 million ($5.16 per share) in the prior year's quarter, reflecting higher operating costs from the combined entities.
  • 3Total assets decreased to $451.5 million from $492.0 million, largely due to a reduction in cash and cash equivalents and property and equipment.
  • 4Total liabilities decreased to $192.4 million from $207.8 million, with significant reductions in accounts payable and accrued expenses, and debt facilities.
  • 5Cash and cash equivalents decreased significantly to $21.0 million from $41.2 million, indicating substantial cash burn during the quarter.
  • 6The company reported compliance with all debt covenants as of March 31, 2003, despite a substantial amount of debt outstanding.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary driver of the revenue increase was the inclusion of revenues from i-STT Pte Ltd and Pihana Pacific, Inc., which were acquired and combined with Equinix on December 31, 2002. These newly acquired businesses contributed $5.1 million to the total revenue of $25.4 million for the quarter.

The net loss increased due to higher costs associated with integrating the newly acquired businesses. These included increased cost of revenues ($30.6 million vs. $25.4 million) and general and administrative expenses ($10.9 million vs. $6.7 million) to support the expanded operations and integration efforts.

Equinix ended the quarter with $21.0 million in cash. The company has a substantial amount of debt, including a $91.5 million credit facility and $30.5 million in senior notes. Management believes current cash, anticipated operational cash flow, and projected cost savings are sufficient for the next twelve months. Additionally, a $10 million investment from Crosslink Capital is pending stockholder approval.

In December 2002, the company effected a thirty-two-for-one reverse stock split. All share and per share amounts presented in the financial statements for the periods ended March 31, 2003 and 2002 have been retroactively adjusted to reflect this stock split.