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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer

Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the month of November 2015 (Report No. 1)

Commission File Number: 000-51694

Perion Network Ltd.
(Translation of registrant's name into English)

1 Azrieli Center, Building A, 4th Floor
26 HaRokmim Street, Holon, Israel 5885849
(Address of principal executive offices)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F x   Form 40-F o
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): N/A
 
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Contents

This Report on Form 6-K of the registrant consists of the following document, which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein and the GAAP financial statements contained in such document are incorporated by reference into the registrant's Registration Statements on Form F-3 (Registration No. 333-195794) and Form S-8 (Registration Nos. 333-203641, 333-193145, 333-192376, 333-188714, 333-171781, 333-152010 and 333-133968).

 
Exhibit 1:
Press Release: Perion Reports Third Quarter 2015 Results - Revenue $52.6 Million, Adjusted EBITDA $9.9 Million, dated November 3, 2015.
 
 
 

 
 
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, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
Perion Network Ltd.
 
       
 
By:
/s/ Limor Gershoni Levy  
    Name: Limor Gershoni Levy  
    Title: Corporate Secretary & General Counsel  
 
Date: November 3, 2015
     
 
 
 

 

Exhibit Index
 
Exhibit 1:
Press Release: Perion Reports Third Quarter 2015 Results - Revenue $52.6 Million, Adjusted EBITDA $9.9 Million, dated November 3, 2015.
 
 


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Exhibit 1
 
 
PERION REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2015 RESULTS
REVENUE $52.6 MILLION, ADJUSTED EBITDA $9.9 MILLION

Tel Aviv & San Francisco – November 3, 2015 – Perion Network Ltd. (NASDAQ: PERI), announced today its financial results for the third quarter and nine months of 2015.

Third Quarter 2015 Highlights

·
Revenues for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2015 were $52.6 million and $153.3 million, respectively
·
Adjusted EBITDA for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2015 was $9.9 million and $42.7 million, respectively
·
Non-GAAP Net Income for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2015 was $6.7 million and $30.6 million, respectively
·
Non-GAAP diluted Earnings Per Share for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2015 was $0.09 and $0.43, respectively
·
Recorded a one-time, non-cash, $74.1 million impairment of goodwill and intangible assets
·
As of September 30, 2015, cash and deposits totaled $129.4 million
·
Supply side software monetization business returned to revenue growth for the first time in six quarters
·
Opened the Barcelona office for Growmobile to serve the fast growing Spanish and Portuguese mobile markets

Josef Mandelbaum, Perion’s CEO commented, “I am very pleased with our third quarter financial results, as we exceeded our guidance on Revenues, Adjusted EBITDA, and non-GAAP Net Income. More importantly, the third quarter marks a significant milestone in our company’s turnaround as our supply side software monetization business returned to revenue growth for the first time in six quarters, one quarter ahead of schedule. Our strategy has delivered the results that we expected, adding validity to our long held view that the software monetization business would remain a good business for Perion with healthy margins and cash flow. Looking forward, we expect to continue to deliver sequential revenue growth in the fourth quarter.”
 
“On the demand side, as the integration of our social advertising solution into the GrowMobile platform is nearly complete, our focus has turned to aggressively ramping up our investment in sales and marketing to drive revenue growth,” continued Mr. Mandelbaum. “We ended the quarter with 168 active advertisers and over $33 million of managed ad spend, in the seasonally slow part of the year. The fourth quarter is off to a good start, and we fully expect it to be our best quarter ever.”

Financial Comparison for the Third Quarter of 2015:

Revenues: In the third quarter of 2015, revenues were $52.6 million, reflecting gross revenues of $54.4 million reduced by $1.8 million of customer acquisition costs netted from top-line revenues. The decrease from revenues of $86.3 million in the third quarter of 2014 is primarily a result of our decision to significantly reduce Customer Acquisition Costs (“CAC”) since the third quarter of 2014.

Non-GAAP Costs and Expenses: Excluding CAC, Non-GAAP costs and expenses in the third quarter of 2015 were $18.1 million, or 34% of revenues, compared to $24.1 million, or 28% of revenues, in the third quarter of 2014. Non-GAAP costs and expenses in the third quarter of 2015 excluded $74.1 million that resulted from the impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, $2.1 million of share based compensation expenses, $1.2 million amortization of acquired intangible assets and $0.5 million of acquisition related expenses, all of which were included in the GAAP numbers. In the third quarter of 2014, non-GAAP costs and expenses excluded $4.8 million amortization of acquired intangible assets, $4.4 million of share based compensation expenses and $1.0 million of acquisition related expenses.

Adjusted EBITDA: In the third quarter of 2015, adjusted EBITDA was $9.9 million, or 19% of revenues, compared to $33.9 million, or 39% of revenues, in the third quarter of 2014.

 
 

 
 
Non-GAAP Net Income: In the third quarter of 2015, Non-GAAP net income was $6.7 million, or 13% of revenues, compared to $26.6 million, or 31% of revenues, in the third quarter of 2014.

GAAP Net Loss: On a GAAP basis in the third quarter of 2015, we had a net loss of $70.8 million. This loss is due to a one-time, non-cash $74.1 million impairment of goodwill and intangible assets. Perion’s share price and market value have declined, triggering a reexamination of the book value of intangible assets on an ongoing basis. Most of the intangible assets reflected the value of the monetization business according to market values in the beginning of 2014. We have reduced the value of goodwill and intangible assets by $74.1 million, so that the current carrying value is $109.3 million. This impairment does not affect Perion’s ongoing operations or tangible equity, which has increased to $96.0 million, as compared to $65.0 million as of year-end and more than double the $43.2 million a year ago, as of September 30, 2014.

Financial Comparison for the Nine months ended September 30, 2015:

Revenues: In the first nine months of 2015, revenues were $153.3 million, reflecting gross revenues of $167.8 million reduced by $14.5 million of customer acquisition costs netted from top-line revenues. The decrease from revenues of $310.6 million in the first nine months of 2014 is primarily a result of our decision to significantly reduce CAC since the third quarter of 2014.

Non-GAAP Costs and Expenses: Excluding CAC, Non-GAAP costs and expenses in the first nine months of 2015 were $52.4 million, or 34% of revenues, compared to $70.8 million, or 23% of revenues, in the parallel period in 2014. Non-GAAP costs and expenses in the nine months of 2015 excluded $78.3 million that resulted from the impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, $5.4 million of share based compensation expenses, $4.3 million amortization of acquired intangible assets, and $1.2 million of acquisition related expenses, as well as a gain from the reversal of acquisition related contingent consideration of $6.6 million, all of which were included in the GAAP numbers. In the nine months of 2014, non-GAAP costs and expenses excluded $13.8 million amortization of acquired intangible assets, $12.7 million of share based compensation expenses and $4.4 million of acquisition related expenses.

Adjusted EBITDA: In the first nine months of 2015, adjusted EBITDA was $42.7 million, or 28% of revenues, compared to $101.1 million, or 33% of revenues, in the parallel period in 2014.

Non-GAAP Net Income: In the first nine months of 2015, Non-GAAP net income was $30.6 million, or 20% of revenues, compared to $81.6 million, or 26% of revenues, in the parallel period in 2014.

GAAP Net Loss: On a GAAP basis in the first nine months of 2015, we had a net loss of $51.9 million. This loss is due primarily to a one-time non-cash $74.1 million impairment of goodwill and intangible assets. Perion’s share price and market value have declined significantly over the last year, triggering a reexamination of the book value of intangible assets on an ongoing basis. Most of the intangible assets reflected the value of the monetization business according to market values in the beginning of 2014.

Cash and Cash Flow from Operations: As of September 30, 2015, cash, cash equivalents and short-term deposits, were $129.4 million. Cash flow from operations in the third quarter and the first nine months of 2015 was $4.9 million and $24.8 million, respectively. The difference between Adjusted EBITDA and cash flow from operations was primarily due to prepaid taxes. Perion currently satisfies all of the financial covenants associated with its convertible bonds.

Financial Outlook for the Fourth Quarter of 2015:

Management today announced its financial outlook for the fourth quarter of 2015 as follows:

 
·
Revenue is expected to be in the range of $52 - $54 million.
 
·
Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $6 - $7 million.
 
·
Non-GAAP Net Income is expected to be in the range of $4 - $5 million.

 
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Conference Call:

Perion will host a conference call to discuss the results today, November 3, 2015, at 10 a.m. ET. Details are as follows:

 
·
Conference ID: 4476467
 
·
Dial-in number from within the United States: 1-888-427-9411
 
·
Dial-in number from Israel: 1-809-245-906
 
·
Dial-in number (other international): 1-719-457-2628
 
·
Playback available until November 10, 2015 by calling 1-877-870-5176 (United States) or 1-858-384-5517 (international). Please use PIN code 4476467 for the replay.
 
·
Live webcast accessible at http://www.perion.com/events/

About Perion Network Ltd.

Perion powers innovation. Perion is a global performance-based media and Internet company, providing online publishers and app developers advanced technology and a variety of intelligent, data-driven solutions to monetize their application or content and expand their reach to larger audiences, based on its own experience as an app developer. Our leading software monetization platform, Codefuel, empowers digital businesses to optimize installs, analyze data and maximize revenue. Our mobile marketing unit, GrowMobile, enables app marketers to advertise across the industry’s top-performing traffic sources, including Facebook, Twitter & Instagram (by MMR) and Google, and  increase user spend, reduce churn and improve retention through CRM engagement campaigns. The Perion team brings decades of experience, operating and investing in digitally-enabled businesses, and we continue to innovate and create value for the app ecosystem. More information about Perion may be found at www.perion.com. Follow Perion on Twitter @perionnetwork, Codefuel at @code_fuel and Growmobile at @growmobile.

Non-GAAP measures

Non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted EBITDA, consist of GAAP financial measures adjusted to exclude acquisition related expenses, share-based compensation expenses, accretion and gain from the reversal of acquisition related contingent consideration, impairment of goodwill, amortization and impairment of acquired intangible assets and the related taxes thereon, as well as certain accounting entries under the business combination accounting rules that require us to recognize a legal performance obligation related to revenue arrangements of an acquired entity based on its fair value at the date of acquisition. Additionally, in September 2014, the Company issued convertible bonds denominated in New Israeli Shekels and at the same time entered into a derivative arrangement (SWAP) that economically exchanges the convertible bonds as if they were denominated in US dollars. The Company excludes from its GAAP financial measures the fair value revaluations of both, the convertible bonds and the related derivative instrument, and by doing so, the non-GAAP measures reflect the Company’s results as if the convertible bonds were originally issued and denominated in US dollars, which is the Company’s functional currency.

The purpose of such adjustments is to give an indication of our performance exclusive of non-cash charges and other items that are considered by management to be outside of our core operating results. These non-GAAP measures are among the primary factors management uses in planning for and forecasting future periods. Furthermore, the non-GAAP measures are regularly used internally to understand, manage and evaluate our business and make operating decisions, and we believe that they are useful to investors as a consistent and comparable measure of the ongoing performance of our business. However, our non-GAAP financial measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP measures, and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. Additionally, these non-GAAP financial measures may differ materially from the non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. A reconciliation between results on a GAAP and non-GAAP basis is provided on page 8.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains historical information and forward-looking statements within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the business, financial condition and results of operations of Perion. The words “will”, “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “should” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views, assumptions and expectations of Perion with respect to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Perion to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements that may be expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, or financial information, including, among others, the failure to realize the anticipated benefits of companies and businesses we acquired and may acquire in the future, risks entailed in integrating the companies and businesses we acquire, including employee retention and customer acceptance; the risk that such transactions will divert management and other resources from the ongoing operations of the business or otherwise disrupt the conduct of those businesses, potential litigation associated with such transactions, and general risks associated with the business of Perion including intense and frequent changes in the markets in which the businesses operate and in general economic and business conditions, loss of key customers, unpredictable sales cycles, competitive pressures, market acceptance of new products, inability to meet efficiency and cost reduction objectives, changes in business strategy and various other factors, whether referenced or not referenced in this press release. Various other risks and uncertainties may affect Perion and its results of operations, as described in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including its annual report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2014 filed with the SEC on April 16, 2015. Perion does not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

 
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Contact Information:

Perion Network Ltd.
Stephanie Mazer
+972 (73) 398-1000
investors@perion.com
 
Solebury Communications Group
Jamie Lillis
+1 (203) 428-3223
jlillis@soleburyir.com

Source: Perion Network Ltd.
 
 
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PERION NETWORK LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

In thousands (except per share data)
 
   
Three months ended
   
Nine months ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2014
   
2015
   
2014
   
2015
 
Revenues:
                       
Search
  $ 73,310     $ 45,498     $ 262,656     $ 129,210  
Advertising and other
    12,975       7,139       47,987       24,133  
Total Revenues
    86,285       52,637       310,643       153,343  
                                 
Costs and Expenses:
                               
Cost of revenues
    7,527       2,660       20,490       8,286  
Customer acquisition costs
    30,006       25,306       145,548       60,449  
Research and development
    10,873       6,395       34,832       19,534  
Selling and marketing
    7,617       6,098       18,126       17,835  
General and administrative
    8,237       6,759       28,192       17,683  
Impairment, net of gain on reversal of contingent consideration
    -       74,119       -       71,722  
Total Costs and Expenses
    64,260       121,337       247,188       195,509  
                                 
Income (Loss) from Operations
    22,025       (68,700 )     63,455       (42,166 )
Financial expense, net
    1,039       1,084       1,906       2,142  
                                 
Income (Loss) before Taxes on Income
    20,986       (69,784 )     61,549       (44,308 )
Taxes on income
    1,778       1,062       10,838       7,584  
                                 
Net Income (Loss)
  $ 19,208     $ (70,846 )   $ 50,711     $ (51,892 )
                                 
Net Earnings (Loss) per Share:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.28     $ (0.99 )   $ 0.75     $ (0.73 )
Diluted
  $ 0.28     $ (0.99 )   $ 0.73     $ (0.73 )
                                 
Weighted average number of shares:
                               
Basic
    69,002       71,242       67,893       70,832  
Diluted
    69,449       71,242       69,185       70,832  
 
 
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PERION NETWORK LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

In thousands
 
   
December 31,
   
September 30,
 
   
2014
   
2015
 
         
Unaudited
 
ASSETS
           
             
Current Assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 101,183     $ 73,516  
Short term bank deposit
    15,000       55,919  
Accounts receivable, net
    30,808       19,769  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    12,164       13,948  
Total Current Assets
    159,155       163,152  
                 
Property and equipment, net
    12,180       12,761  
Goodwill and intangible assets, net
    180,982       109,268  
Other assets
    3,822       2,939  
                 
Total Assets
  $ 356,139     $ 288,120  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
                 
Current Liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 21,173     $ 15,011  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    26,241       14,597  
Current maturities of long-term loans and convertible debt
    2,300       9,094  
Deferred revenues
    7,323       7,102  
Payment obligation related to acquisitions
    8,587       5,146  
Total Current Liabilities
    65,624       50,950  
Long-Term Liabilities:
               
Convertible debt
    35,752       28,675  
Payment obligation related to acquisition
    5,058       -  
Other long-term liabilities
    3,708       3,234  
Total Liabilities
    110,142       82,859  
                 
Shareholders' equity:
               
Ordinary shares
    189       195  
Additional paid-in capital
    203,984       215,123  
Treasury shares at cost
    (1,002 )     (1,002 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    -       11  
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit)
    42,826       (9,066 )
Total Shareholders' Equity
    245,997       205,261  
                 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
  $ 356,139     $ 288,120  
 
 
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PERION NETWORK LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

In thousands
 
   
Nine months ended September 30,
 
   
2014
   
2015
 
Operating activities:
           
Net income (loss)
  $ 50,711     $ (51,892 )
Adjustments required to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    15,641       6,518  
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets
    -       78,286  
Stock based compensation expense
    12,679       5,395  
Issuance of ordinary shares related to employees retention
    -       63  
Acquisition related expenses paid by shareholders
    3,060       -  
Accrued interest, net
    143       (451 )
Deferred taxes, net
    (6,101 )     186  
Change in payment obligation related to acquisition
    958       (5,581 )
Fair value revaluation - convertible debt
    (584 )     544  
Loss from sale of property and equipment
    104       22  
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities
    (29,382 )     (8,338 )
Net cash provided by operating activities
  $ 47,229     $ 24,752  
Investing activities:
               
Purchases of property and equipment
  $ (4,930 )   $ (1,519 )
Capitalization of development costs
    -       (2,243 )
Change in restricted cash, net
    (1,099 )     50  
Investments in short-term deposits, net
    -       (40,919 )
Cash paid for acquisition, net of cash acquired
    (4,322 )     (4,533 )
Cash acquired through the acquisition of Perion Network Ltd.
    23,364       -  
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
  $ 13,013     $ (49,164 )
Financing activities:
               
Exercise of stock options and restricted share units
    1,576       15  
Contribution by shareholders
    585       -  
Payment made in connection with acquisition
    (2,545 )     (1,534 )
Proceeds from issuance of convertible debt
    37,852       -  
Repayment of long-term loans
    (1,725 )     (1,725 )
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
  $ 35,743     $ (3,244 )
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    -       (11 )
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
    95,985       (27,667 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    949       101,183  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 96,934     $ 73,516  
                 
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities :
               
Issuance of shares in connection with acquisitions
    171,340       5,366  
Contribution by shareholders
    1,218       -  
Acquisition related expenses paid by shareholders
    3,060       -  
Purchase of property and equipment on credit
    -       (1,177 )
Stock-based compensation that was capitalized as part of the capitalization of development costs
    -       (115 )
 
 
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PERION NETWORK LTD. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
 
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP RESULTS (UNAUDITED)

In thousands (except per share data)
 
   
Three months ended
   
Nine months ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2014
   
2015
   
2014
   
2015
 
GAAP costs and expenses
  $ 64,260     $ 121,337     $ 247,188     $ 195,509  
Acquisition related expenses
    (1,010 )     (507 )     (4,429 )     (1,209 )
Share based compensation
    (4,370 )     (2,088 )     (12,679 )     (5,395 )
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
    (4,769 )     (1,208 )     (13,770 )     (4,334 )
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets
    -       (74,119 )     -       (78,286 )
Gain on reversal of contingent consideration
    -       -       -       6,564  
Non-GAAP costs and expenses
  $ 54,111     $ 43,415     $ 216,310     $ 112,849  
                                 
GAAP net income (loss)
  $ 19,208     $ (70,846 )   $ 50,711     $ (51,892 )
Valuation adjustment on acquired deferred product revenues
    1,092       -       4,905       -  
Acquisition related expenses
    1,010       507       4,429       1,209  
Share based compensation
    4,370       2,088       12,679       5,395  
Amortization of acquired intangible assets
    4,769       1,208       13,770       4,334  
Impairment of goodwill and intangible assets
    -       74,119       -       78,286  
Gain on reversal of contingent consideration
    -       -       -       (6,564 )
Fair value revaluation of convertible debt and related derivative
    (584 )     194       (584 )     302  
Non-recurring tax benefit
    (2,320 )     -       (2,320 )     -  
Accretion of payment obligation related to acquisition
    -       -       452       357  
Taxes related to amortization and impairment of acquired intangible assets
    (898 )     (574 )     (2,403 )     (842 )
Non-GAAP net income
  $ 26,647     $ 6,696     $ 81,639     $ 30,585  
                                 
Non-GAAP net income
  $ 26,647     $ 6,696     $ 81,639     $ 30,585  
Tax expense
    4,996       1,636       15,561       8,426  
Financial expense, net
    1,623       890       2,038       1,483  
Depreciation
    679       727       1,871       2,184  
Adjusted EBITDA
  $ 33,945     $ 9,949     $ 101,109     $ 42,678  
                                 
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.38     $ 0.09     $ 1.18     $ 0.43  
                                 
Shares used in computing non-GAAP diluted earnings per share
    69,449       71,491       69,185       75,278  

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