Tableau Announces Third Quarter 2013 Financial Results

Tableau Software (NYSE: DATA), a global leader in rapid-fire, easy-to-use business analytics software, today reported results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2013.

•Total revenues were $61.1 million, up 90% year-over-year
•License revenues were $42.0 million, up 90% year-over-year
•Diluted GAAP earnings per share were $0.03; diluted Non-GAAP earnings per share were $0.08

“Tableau delivered an exceptional quarter across all fronts,” said Christian Chabot, CEO and President. “We’re excited about the momentum we’re seeing in the market and look forward to extending our market leadership.”

Financial Highlights for the Third Quarter Ended September 30, 2013

Total revenues for the third quarter of 2013 were $61.1 million, representing a 90% increase from the third quarter of 2012. License revenues were $42.0 million, representing a 90% increase from the third quarter of 2012. Maintenance and services revenues were $19.1 million, representing a 91% increase from the third quarter of 2012.

GAAP operating income for the third quarter of 2013 was $2.5 million, compared to GAAP operating income of $1.0 million for the third quarter of 2012. GAAP net income for the third quarter of 2013 was $2.4 million, or $0.03 per diluted common share, compared to a GAAP net income of $0.4 million, or $0.00 per diluted common share, for the third quarter of 2012.

Non-GAAP operating income, which excludes stock-based compensation, was $6.3 million for the third quarter of 2013, compared to non-GAAP operating income of $2.2 million for the third quarter of 2012. Non-GAAP net income, which excludes stock-based compensation, was $5.6 million for the third quarter of 2013, or $0.08 per diluted common share, compared to non-GAAP net income of $1.4 million, or $0.03 per diluted common share, for the third quarter of 2012.

Recent Business Highlights

In addition to growing revenues, Tableau achieved other notable business milestones:
•Held its 2013 Annual Customer Conference in Washington, DC with over 3,000 customer and partner attendees.
•Named Washington’s Best Workplace in the extra-large company category (>500 employees) by the Puget Sound Business Journal.
•Closed 119 sales orders of greater than $100,000 and added over 1,500 new customer accounts in the third quarter of 2013.
•Launched Tableau Public Author Profiles and extended Tableau Public user dataset capacity to 1 million rows.
•Announced strategic collaborations with Informatica, Lavastorm Analytics, Pragmatics, SnapLogic, Syncsort, and 1010data.
•Expanded Global OEM Partner Program with new partners including DataSelf, eNate, icix, Lightbeam Health Solutions, Prodagio, and TimeTrade.
•Partnered with Google to visualize big data at the Gartner IT Symposium.
 
Lockup Release

Goldman, Sachs & Co. and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, the lead joint book-running managers and representatives of the underwriters for Tableau’s initial public offering in May 2013, have consented to the release of lock-up restrictions with respect to approximately 4.9 million shares of Tableau’s Class B common stock and options to purchase approximately 14.1 million (7.4 million of which are vested) shares of Tableau’s Class A and Class B common stock held by existing stockholders and optionholders as of September 30, 2013, including employees, officers and directors of Tableau, who executed 170-day lock-up agreements with the underwriters. The release will take effect on October 31, 2013, and the shares may be sold on or after that date.

Conference Call and Webcast Information

In conjunction with this announcement, Tableau will host a conference call at 2:00 p.m. PT (5:00 p.m. ET) today to discuss Tableau’s third quarter 2013 financial results and the outlook for the fourth quarter of 2013 and full year 2013. A live audio webcast and replay of the call, together with detailed financial information, will be available in the Investor Relations section of Tableau’s website at http://investors.tableausoftware.com. The live call can be accessed by dialing (855) 592-5013 (U.S.) or (678) 224-7834 (outside the U.S.) and referencing passcode: 81097710. A replay of the call can also be accessed by dialing (855) 859-2056 (U.S.) or (404) 537-3406 (outside the U.S.), and referencing passcode: 81097710.

About Tableau

Tableau Software (NYSE: DATA) helps people see and understand data. Tableau helps anyone quickly analyze, visualize and share information. More than 15,000 customer accounts get rapid results with Tableau in the office and on-the-go. Tens of thousands of people use Tableau Public to share data in their blogs and websites. See how Tableau can help you by downloading the free trial at www.tableausoftware.com/trial.

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Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains, and statements made during the above referenced conference call will contain, “forward-looking” statements, which are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including regarding the company’s growth momentum and the company’s expectations regarding future revenues, expenses and net income or loss. These statements are not guarantees of future performance, but are based on management’s expectations as of the date of this press release and assumptions that are inherently subject to uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements include the following: risks associated with anticipated growth in Tableau’s addressable market; competitive factors, including changes in the competitive environment, pricing changes, sales cycle time and increased competition; Tableau’s ability to build and expand its direct sales efforts and reseller distribution channels; general economic and industry conditions, including expenditure trends for business intelligence and productivity tools; new product introductions and Tableau’s ability to develop and deliver innovative products; our ability to provide high-quality service and support offerings; risks associated with international operations; and macroeconomic conditions. These and other important risk factors are described more fully in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Tableau’s final prospectus from its initial public offering, subsequently-filed Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and other reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and could cause actual results to vary from expectations. All information provided in this release and in the conference call is as of the date hereof and Tableau undertakes no duty to update this information except as required by law.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Tableau believes that the use of non-GAAP operating income (loss), non-GAAP net income (loss), non-GAAP earnings (loss) per diluted common share and free cash flow is helpful to its investors. These measures, which are referred to as non-GAAP financial measures, are not prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or GAAP. Non-GAAP operating income (loss) is calculated by deducting stock-based compensation expense from operating income (loss). Non-GAAP net income (loss) is calculated by deducting stock-based compensation expense from net income (loss). Non-GAAP earnings (loss) per diluted common share is calculated by dividing non-GAAP net income (loss) by weighted average diluted shares outstanding. Because of varying available valuation methodologies, subjective assumptions and the variety of equity instruments that can impact a company's non-cash expenses, Tableau believes that providing non-GAAP financial measures that exclude stock-based compensation expense allow for more meaningful comparisons between its operating results from period to period. Free cash flow is calculated as net cash provided by operating activities less net cash used in investing activities for purchases of property and equipment. Tableau considers free cash flow to be a liquidity measure that provides useful information to management and investors about the amount of cash generated by its business that can be used for strategic opportunities, including investing in its business, making strategic acquisitions and strengthening its balance sheet. All of these non-GAAP financial measures are important tools for financial and operational decision making and for evaluating Tableau’s own operating results over different periods of time.

Non-GAAP financial measures may not provide information that is directly comparable to that provided by other companies in Tableau’s industry, as other companies in the industry may calculate non-GAAP financial results differently, particularly related to non-recurring, unusual items. In addition, there are limitations in using non-GAAP financial measures because the non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with GAAP, may be different from non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies and exclude expenses that may have a material impact on our reported financial results. Further, stock-based compensation expense has been and will continue to be for the foreseeable future a significant recurring expense in Tableau’s business and an important part of the compensation provided to its employees. The presentation of non-GAAP financial information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP. Investors should review the reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the comparable GAAP financial measures included below, and not rely on any single financial measure to evaluate Tableau’s business.

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