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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

May 6, 2020
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)
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THE RUBICON PROJECT, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 __________________
Delaware
001-36384
20-8881738
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(Commission File Number)
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
 
 
 
12181 Bluff Creek Drive, 4th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90094
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
 
 
 
(310) 207-0272
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
Not applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name on each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.00001 per share
RUBI
New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§ 230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§ 240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company  o
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.  o







Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On May 6, 2020, The Rubicon Project, Inc., or the Company, issued a press release announcing financial results for its fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2020. The full text of the press release issued in connection with the announcement is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
The information in this Form 8-K (including Exhibit 99.1) shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)
Exhibits
The following exhibit relating to Item 2.02 shall be deemed to be furnished, and not filed:
 
Exhibit Number
 
Description
99.1
 






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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
THE RUBICON PROJECT, INC.
 
 
 
 
Date:
May 6, 2020
  
By:
/s/ David Day
 
 
  
 
David Day
 
 
  
 
Chief Financial Officer



Exhibit


Exhibit 99.1
 
Rubicon Project Reports First Quarter 2020 Results
First Quarter Revenue Grew 12% Year over Year
Telaria Revenue Grew 11% & CTV Revenue Grew 74% Year over Year; Merger Closed April 1, 2020
LOS ANGELES, California – May 6, 2020 – Rubicon Project (NYSE: RUBI), the largest independent sell-side advertising platform, which merged with Telaria on April 1, 2020, today reported its results of operations for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020. Due to the timing of the closing, all financial information and tables include results for Rubicon Project only, except when noted.
Recent Highlights
Rubicon Project revenue was $36.3 million for Q1 2020, up 12% from Q1 2019
Telaria revenue was $15.1 million for Q1 2020, up 11% year over year, with CTV revenue of $9.1 million up 74% year over year
We expect revenue for Q2 2020 to be between $36 to $39 million (for the combined company)
Net loss for Q1 2020 was $9.7 million, or loss per share of $0.18, compared to net loss of $12.5 million, or loss per share of $0.24 for the first quarter of 2019
Adjusted EBITDA(1) was $2.8 million representing an 8% Adjusted EBITDA margin(3), compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $(0.1) million for the first quarter of 2019
Non-GAAP loss per share(1) was $0.06, compared to $0.14 non-GAAP loss per share for the first quarter of 2019
Cost synergies and reductions expanded to exceed $20 million on a run-rate basis, from a prior range of $15-$20 million


“This is an unprecedented time, driven by the impact of COVID-19 and corresponding effect on the global economy,” said Michael G. Barrett, CEO of Rubicon Project. “Despite the global tragedy all of us are living through, we are focused on advancing our newly combined and better positioned omnichannel company. We are also very adept at navigating challenging times like these, as evidenced in our journey over the last three years. We have a great team, the company is very strong from a financial standpoint, and I feel confident that we will emerge a much stronger company once the economy begins to recover and revenue growth returns. I'm especially encouraged to see our revenue levels stabilize in the last several weeks, and excited to go after key market opportunities arising from the acceleration of cord cutting, increased viewing in CTV, ability to take share, and improved growth prospects for our new Demand Manager product.”


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First Quarter 2020 Results Summary
 
 
 
 
(in millions, except per share amounts and percentages)
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31, 2020
 
March 31, 2019
 
Change
Favorable/ (Unfavorable)
Revenue
$36.3
 
$32.4
 
12%
Net loss
($9.7)
 
($12.5)
 
22%
Adjusted EBITDA(1)
$2.8
 
($0.1)
 
2,900%
Adjusted EBITDA operating expenses(2)
$33.5

$32.5
 
3%
Adjusted EBITDA margin(3)
8%
 
—%
 
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Basic income (loss) per share
($0.18)
 
($0.24)
 
25%
Diluted income (loss) per share
($0.18)
 
($0.24)
 
25%
Non-GAAP income (loss) per share(1)
($0.06)
 
($0.14)
 
57%
Definitions:
(1)
Adjusted EBITDA and non-GAAP income (loss) per share are non-GAAP financial measures. Please see the discussion in the section called "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and the reconciliations included at the end of this press release.
(2)
Adjusted EBITDA operating expenses is calculated as revenue less Adjusted EBITDA.
(3)
Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated as Adjusted EBITDA divided by revenue. A reconciliation for net loss to Adjusted EBITDA is included at the end of this press release. For further discussion, please see "Non-GAAP Financial Measures."

First Quarter 2020 Results Conference Call and Webcast:
The Company will host a conference call on May 6, 2020 at 1:30 PM (PT) / 4:30 PM (ET) to discuss the results for its first quarter of 2020.
Live conference call
 
Toll free number:
(844) 875-6911 (for domestic callers)
Direct dial number:
(412) 902-6511 (for international callers)
Passcode:
Ask to join the Rubicon Project conference call
Simultaneous audio webcast:
http://investor.rubiconproject.com, under "Events and Presentations"
 
 
Conference call replay
 
Toll free number:
(877) 344-7529 (for domestic callers)
Direct dial number:
(412) 317-0088 (for international callers)
Passcode:
10142136
Webcast link:
http://investor.rubiconproject.com, under "Events and Presentations"
About Rubicon Project
Rubicon Project is the world’s largest independent sell-side advertising platform, following its recent merger with CTV leader Telaria in April 2020. The company provides global publishers with the technology and expertise to monetize their premium content and data across all screens and formats, including desktop, mobile, audio and CTV, in a transparent environment. In addition, the world's leading agencies and brands trust Rubicon Project’s platform to access brand-safe, high-quality ad inventory and execute billions of advertising transactions each month. Rubicon Project is a publicly traded company (NYSE:RUBI) headquartered in Los Angeles, California with global offices across North America, EMEA, LATAM and APAC.

Note: The Rubicon Project and the Rubicon Project logo are registered service marks of The Rubicon Project, Inc.

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Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release and management's prepared remarks during the conference call referred to above include, and management's answers to questions during the conference call may include, forward-looking statements, including statements based upon or relating to our expectations, assumptions, estimates, and projections. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terms such as "may," "might," "will," "objective," "intend," "should," "could," "can," "would," "expect," "believe," "design," "anticipate," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "plan" or the negative of these terms, and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements may include, but are not limited to, statements concerning the potential impacts of the novel coronavirus pandemic on our business operations, financial condition, and results of operations and on the world economy; our anticipated financial performance, including, without limitation, revenue, advertising spend, non-GAAP loss per share, profitability, net loss, Adjusted EBITDA, loss per share, and cash flow; anticipated benefits or effects related to the consummation of the merger with Telaria; including estimated synergies and cost savings resulting from the merger; strategic objectives, including focus on header bidding, connected television ("CTV"), mobile, video, Demand Manager, and private marketplace opportunities; investments in our business; development of our technology; industry growth rates for ad-supported CTV and the shift in video consumption from linear TV to CTV, including with respect to cord-cutting; introduction of new offerings; the impact of transparency initiatives we may undertake; the impact of our traffic shaping technology on our business; the effects of our cost reduction initiatives; scope and duration of client relationships; the fees we may charge in the future; business mix and expansion of our CTV, mobile, video and private marketplace offerings; sales growth; client utilization of our offerings; our competitive differentiation; our market share and leadership position in the industry; market conditions, trends, and opportunities; user reach; certain statements regarding future operational performance measures including ad requests, fill rate, paid impressions, average CPM, take rate, and advertising spend; benefits from supply path optimization; and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements are not guarantees of future performance; they reflect our current views with respect to future events and are based on assumptions and estimates and subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from expectations or results projected or implied by forward-looking statements. These risks include, but are not limited to: the severity, magnitude, and duration of the novel coronavirus pandemic, including impacts of the pandemic and of responses to the pandemic by governments, business and individuals on our operations, personnel, buyers, sellers, and on the global economy and the advertising marketplace; our ability to successfully integrate the Telaria business, and realize the anticipated benefits of the merger; our ability to grow and to manage our growth effectively; our ability to develop innovative new technologies and remain a market leader; our ability to attract and retain buyers and sellers of digital advertising inventory, or publishers, and increase our business with them; our vulnerability to loss of, or reduction in spending by, buyers; our reliance on large sources of advertising demand, including demand side platforms ("DSPs") that may have or develop high-risk credit profiles or fail to pay invoices when due, including as a result of lower ad spending generally and/or general liquidity constraints experienced by buyers resulting from the novel coronavirus pandemic; our ability to maintain and grow a supply of advertising inventory from sellers and to fill the increased inventory; the effect on the advertising market and our business from difficult economic conditions or uncertainty; the freedom of buyers and sellers to direct their spending and inventory to competing sources of inventory and demand; our ability to cause buyers and sellers to use our solution to purchase and sell higher value advertising and to expand the use of our solution by buyers and sellers utilizing evolving digital media platforms, including CTV; our reliance on large aggregators of advertising inventory, and the concentration of CTV among a small number of large publishers that enjoy significant negotiating leverage; our ability to introduce new offerings and bring them to market in a timely manner, and otherwise adapt in response to client demands and industry trends, including shifts in linear TV to CTV, digital advertising growth from desktop to mobile channels and other platforms and from display to video formats and the introduction and market acceptance of Demand Manager; uncertainty of our estimates and expectations associated with new offerings, including CTV, header bidding, private marketplace, mobile, video, Demand Manager, and traffic shaping; the possibility of lower take rates and the need to grow through increasing the volume and/or value of transactions on our platform and increasing our fill rate; our vulnerability to the depletion of our cash resources as a result of the adverse impacts of the novel coronavirus pandemic, or as we incur additional investments in technology required to support the increased volume of transactions on our exchange and development of new offerings; our ability to support our growth objectives with reduced resources from our cost reduction initiatives; our ability to raise additional capital if needed and/or renew our working capital line of credit; our limited operating history and history of losses; our ability to continue to expand into new geographic markets and grow our market share in existing markets; our ability to adapt effectively to shifts in digital advertising; increased prevalence of ad-blocking or cookie-blocking technologies and the slow adoption of common identifiers; the slowing growth rate of desktop display advertising; the growing percentage of online and mobile advertising spending captured by owned and operated sites (such as Facebook, Google and Amazon); industry growth rates for ad-supported CTV and the shift in video consumption from linear TV to digital mediums such as CTV and over-the-top ("OTT"); the adoption of programmatic advertising by CTV publishers; the effects, including loss of market share, of increased competition in our market and increasing concentration of advertising spending, including mobile spending, in a small number of very large competitors; the effects of consolidation in the ad tech industry; acts of competitors and other third parties that can adversely affect our business; our ability to differentiate our offerings and compete effectively in a market trending increasingly toward commodification, transparency, and disintermediation; requests for discounts, fee concessions or revisions, rebates, refunds, favorable payment terms and greater

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levels of pricing transparency and specificity; our ability to ensure a high level of brand safety for our clients and to detect “bot” traffic and other fraudulent or malicious activity; the effects of seasonal trends on our results of operations; costs associated with defending intellectual property infringement and other claims; our ability to attract and retain qualified employees and key personnel; political uncertainty and the ability of the company to attract political advertising spend; our ability to identify future acquisitions of or investments in complementary companies or technologies and our ability to consummate the acquisitions and integrate such companies or technologies; and our ability to comply with, and the effect on our business of, evolving legal standards and regulations, particularly concerning data protection and consumer privacy and evolving labor standards.
We discuss many of these risks and additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by our forward-looking statements under the headings "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," and elsewhere in filings we have made and will make from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for 2020. These forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of the report in which they are included. Unless required by federal securities laws, we assume no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated, to reflect circumstances or events that occur after the statements are made. Without limiting the foregoing, any guidance we may provide will generally be given only in connection with quarterly and annual earnings announcements, without interim updates, and we may appear at industry conferences or make other public statements without disclosing material nonpublic information in our possession. Given these uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Investors should read this press release and the documents that we reference in this press release and have filed or will file with the SEC completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. We qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Operational Measures:
In addition to our GAAP results, we review certain non-GAAP financial measures to help us evaluate our business, measure our performance, identify trends affecting our business, establish budgets, measure the effectiveness of investments in our technology and development and sales and marketing, and assess our operational efficiencies. These non-GAAP measures include Adjusted EBITDA and Non-GAAP Income (Loss) and Non-GAAP Earnings (Loss) per share, each of which is discussed below.
These non-GAAP financial measures are not intended to be considered in isolation from, as substitutes for, or as superior to, the corresponding financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. You are encouraged to evaluate these adjustments, and review the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most comparable GAAP measures, and the reasons we consider them appropriate. It is important to note that the particular items we exclude from, or include in, our non-GAAP financial measures may differ from the items excluded from, or included in, similar non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. See "Reconciliation of net loss to Adjusted EBITDA," "Reconciliation of net loss to Non-GAAP net income (loss)," and "Reconciliation of GAAP loss per share to non-GAAP net income (loss) per share" included as part of this press release.

Adjusted EBITDA:

We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) adjusted to exclude stock-based compensation expense, depreciation and amortization, amortization of acquired intangible assets, impairment charges, interest income or expense, and other cash and non-cash based income or expenses that we do not consider indicative of our core operating performance, including, but not limited to foreign exchange gains and losses, acquisition and related items, and provision (benefit) for income taxes. We believe Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors in evaluating our performance for the following reasons:
Adjusted EBITDA is widely used by investors and securities analysts to measure a company’s performance without regard to items such as those we exclude in calculating this measure, which can vary substantially from company to company depending upon their financing, capital structures, and the method by which assets were acquired.
Our management uses Adjusted EBITDA in conjunction with GAAP financial measures for planning purposes, including the preparation of our annual operating budget, as a measure of performance and the effectiveness of our business strategies, and in communications with our board of directors concerning our performance. Adjusted EBITDA may also be used as a metric for determining payment of cash incentive compensation.
Adjusted EBITDA provides a measure of consistency and comparability with our past performance that many investors find useful, facilitates period-to-period comparisons of operations, and also facilitates comparisons with other peer companies, many of which use similar non-GAAP financial measures to supplement their GAAP results.

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Although Adjusted EBITDA is frequently used by investors and securities analysts in their evaluations of companies, Adjusted EBITDA has limitations as an analytical tool, and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of our results of operations as reported under GAAP. These limitations include:
Stock-based compensation is a non-cash charge and will remain an element of our long-term incentive compensation package, although we exclude it as an expense when evaluating our ongoing operating performance for a particular period.
Depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, and the assets being depreciated or amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, but Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect any cash requirements for these replacements.
Impairment charges are non-cash charges related to goodwill, intangible assets and/or long-lived assets.
Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect non-cash charges related to acquisition and related items, such as amortization of acquired intangible assets and changes in the fair value of contingent consideration.
Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect cash and non-cash charges and changes in, or cash requirements for, acquisition and related items, such as certain transaction expenses and expenses associated with earn-out amounts.
Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect changes in our working capital needs, capital expenditures, or contractual commitments.
Adjusted EBITDA does not reflect cash requirements for income taxes and the cash impact of other income or expense.
Other companies may calculate Adjusted EBITDA differently than we do, limiting its usefulness as a comparative measure.
Our Adjusted EBITDA is influenced by fluctuations in our revenue and the timing and amounts of our investments in our operations. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss), income (loss) from operations, or any other measure of financial performance calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP.
Non-GAAP Income (Loss) and Non-GAAP Earnings (Loss) per Share:
We define non-GAAP earnings (loss) per share as non-GAAP income (loss) divided by non-GAAP weighted-average shares outstanding. Non-GAAP income (loss) is equal to net income (loss) excluding stock-based compensation, cash and non-cash based acquisition and related expenses, including amortization of acquired intangible assets, transaction expenses, and foreign currency gains and losses. In periods in which we have non-GAAP income, non-GAAP weighted-average shares outstanding used to calculate non-GAAP earnings per share includes the impact of potentially dilutive shares. Potentially dilutive shares consist of stock options, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units, and potential shares issued under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, each computed using the treasury stock method. We believe non-GAAP earnings (loss) per share is useful to investors in evaluating our ongoing operational performance and our trends on a per share basis, and also facilitates comparison of our financial results on a per share basis with other companies, many of which present a similar non-GAAP measure. However, a potential limitation of our use of non-GAAP earnings (loss) per share is that other companies may define non-GAAP earnings (loss) per share differently, which may make comparison difficult. This measure may also exclude expenses that may have a material impact on our reported financial results. Non-GAAP earnings (loss) per share is a performance measure and should not be used as a measure of liquidity. Because of these limitations, we also consider the comparable GAAP measure of net income (loss).



Investor Relations Contact
Nick Kormeluk
(949) 500-0003
nkormeluk@rubiconproject.com
Media Contact
Charlstie Veith
(516) 300-3569
press@rubiconproject.com

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THE RUBICON PROJECT, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
(unaudited)

 
March 31, 2020
 
December 31, 2019
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
   Cash and cash equivalents
$
71,283

 
$
88,888

   Accounts receivable, net
158,248

 
217,571

   Prepaid expenses and other current assets             
7,323

 
6,591

         TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
236,854

 
313,050

Property and equipment, net
21,589

 
23,667

Right-of-use lease asset
19,549

 
21,491

Internal use software development costs, net
16,631

 
16,053

Intangible assets, net
10,325

 
11,386

Goodwill
7,370

 
7,370

Other assets, non-current
1,900

 
2,103

TOTAL ASSETS
$
314,218

 
$
395,120

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
$
194,036

 
$
259,439

Lease liabilities, current
7,158

 
7,282

Other current liabilities
929

 
778

         TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
202,123

 
267,499

Lease liabilities, non-current
13,441

 
15,231

Other liabilities, non-current
426

 
454

TOTAL LIABILITIES
215,990

 
283,184

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
 
Common stock
1

 
1

Additional paid-in capital        
449,820

 
453,064

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(834
)
 
(45
)
Accumulated deficit
(350,759
)
 
(341,084
)
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
98,228

 
111,936

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
$
314,218

 
$
395,120




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THE RUBICON PROJECT, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31, 2020
 
March 31, 2019
Revenue
$
36,295

 
$
32,416

Expenses (1)(2):
 
 
 
Cost of revenue
14,003

 
15,116

Sales and marketing
11,426

 
10,592

Technology and development
10,696

 
9,716

General and administrative
10,897

 
10,280

Total expenses
47,022

 
45,704

Loss from operations
(10,727
)
 
(13,288
)
Other (income) expense:
 
 
 
Interest income, net
(144
)
 
(193
)
Other income
(9
)
 
(142
)
Foreign exchange (gain) loss, net
(698
)
 
301

Total other income, net
(851
)
 
(34
)
Loss before income taxes
(9,876
)
 
(13,254
)
Benefit for income taxes
(201
)
 
(708
)
Net loss
$
(9,675
)
 
$
(12,546
)
Net loss per share:
 
 
 
Basic and Diluted
$
(0.18
)
 
$
(0.24
)
Weighted average shares used to compute net loss per share:
 
 
 
Basic and Diluted
54,866

 
51,577



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(1)  Stock-based compensation expense included in our expenses was as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2020
 
March 31, 2019
Cost of revenue
$
101

 
$
92

Sales and marketing
1,085

 
1,345

Technology and development
1,183

 
1,059

General and administrative
1,688

 
1,873

Total stock-based compensation expense
$
4,057

 
$
4,369


(2)  Depreciation and amortization expense included in our expenses was as follows:
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31, 2020
 
March 31, 2019
Cost of revenue
$
7,011

 
$
8,045

Sales and marketing
280

 
125

Technology and development
100

 
196

General and administrative
133

 
274

Total depreciation and amortization expense
$
7,524

 
$
8,640



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THE RUBICON PROJECT, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31, 2020
 
March 31, 2019
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
Net loss
$
(9,675
)
 
$
(12,546
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
7,524

 
8,640

Stock-based compensation
4,057

 
4,369

(Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment
(6
)
 
4

Provision for doubtful accounts
2

 
775

Accretion of available for sale securities

 
24

Non-cash lease expense
23

 

Deferred income taxes
161

 
(753
)
Unrealized foreign currency gains, net
(1,083
)
 
(183
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of business acquisitions:
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
58,600

 
46,446

Prepaid expenses and other assets
(738
)
 
640

Accounts payable and accrued expenses
(64,250
)
 
(49,482
)
Other liabilities
152

 
(1,386
)
Net cash used in operating activities
(5,233
)
 
(3,452
)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
Purchases of property and equipment
(2,274
)
 
(142
)
Capitalized internal use software development costs
(2,337
)
 
(2,098
)
Maturities of available-for-sale securities

 
7,500

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
(4,611
)
 
5,260

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
23

 
251

Taxes paid related to net share settlement
(7,485
)
 
(1,835
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(7,462
)
 
(1,584
)
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH
(299
)
 
38

CHANGE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH
(17,605
)
 
262

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH — Beginning of period
88,888

 
80,452

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH — End of period
$
71,283

 
$
80,714

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF OTHER CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
 
 
 
Cash paid for income taxes
$
50

 
$
92

Cash paid for interest
$
15

 
$
10

Capitalized assets financed by accounts payable and accrued expenses
$
338

 
$
509

Capitalized stock-based compensation
$
161

 
$
145


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THE RUBICON PROJECT, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NET LOSS TO ADJUSTED EBITDA
(In thousands)
(unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31, 2020
 
March 31, 2019
Net loss
$
(9,675
)
 
$
(12,546
)
Add back (deduct):
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization expense, excluding amortization of acquired intangible assets
6,464

 
7,847

   Amortization of acquired intangibles
1,060

 
793

   Stock-based compensation expense
4,057

 
4,369

   Acquisition and related items
1,928

 

Interest income, net
(144
)
 
(193
)
Foreign exchange (gain) loss, net
(698
)
 
301

Benefit for income taxes
(201
)
 
(708
)
Adjusted EBITDA
$
2,791

 
$
(137
)




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THE RUBICON PROJECT, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NET LOSS TO NON-GAAP INCOME (LOSS)
(In thousands)
(unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31, 2020
 
March 31, 2019
Net loss
$
(9,675
)
 
$
(12,546
)
Add back (deduct):
 
 
 
Acquisition and related items, including amortization of acquired intangibles
2,988

 
793

Stock-based compensation expense
4,057

 
4,369

Foreign exchange (gain) loss, net
(698
)
 
301

Tax effect of Non-GAAP adjustments (1)
(231
)
 
(103
)
Non-GAAP income (loss)
$
(3,559
)
 
$
(7,186
)

(1
)
Non-GAAP income (loss) includes the estimated tax impact from the expense items reconciling between net loss and non-GAAP income (loss). 



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THE RUBICON PROJECT, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE TO NON-GAAP INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)


 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31, 2020
 
March 31, 2019
GAAP net loss per share (1):
 
 
 
Basic
$
(0.18
)
 
$
(0.24
)
Diluted
$
(0.18
)
 
$
(0.24
)
 
 
 
 
Non-GAAP income (loss) (2)
$
(3,559
)

$
(7,186
)
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average shares used to compute basic net loss per share
54,866

 
51,577

Dilutive effect of weighted-average common stock options, RSAs, and RSUs

 

Dilutive effect of weighted-average ESPP

 

Non-GAAP weighted-average shares outstanding (3)
54,866

 
51,577

Non-GAAP income (loss) per share
$
(0.06
)
 
$
(0.14
)
(1) Calculated as net income (loss) divided by basic and diluted weighted-average shares used to compute net income (loss) per share as included in the consolidated statement of operations.
(2)  Refer to reconciliation of net loss to non-GAAP income (loss).
(3)  Non-GAAP (income) loss per share is computed using the same weighted-average number of shares that are used to compute GAAP net loss per share in periods where there is both a non-GAAP loss and a GAAP net loss.



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THE RUBICON PROJECT, INC.
REVENUE BY CHANNEL
(In thousands, except percentages)
(unaudited)


 
Revenue
 
Three Months Ended
 
March 31, 2020
 
March 31, 2019
 
 
Channel:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Desktop
$
15,296

 
42
%
 
$
15,221

 
47
%
Mobile
20,999

 
58

 
17,195

 
53

Total
$
36,295

 
100
%
 
$
32,416

 
100
%



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