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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-K
(Mark One)
X ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
--- SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997
OR
___ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM __________ TO __________
Commission File Number: 0-27442
OMNIPOINT CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 04-2969720
(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS employer
incorporation or organization) identification No.)
3 BETHESDA METRO CENTER 20814
BETHESDA, MARYLAND (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive office)
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Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No
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Documents incorporated by reference: Specified portions of the Definitive
Proxy Statement to be filed with the Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A in
connection with the 1998 Annual Meeting are incorporated herein by reference
into Part III of this Report. Such proxy statement will be filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission not later than 120 days after the
Registrant's fiscal year ended December 31, 1997.
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will be contained, to the
best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K [X].
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of
the Registrant as of March 24, 1998 was approximately $920,178,445.
The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant's Common Stock, as of
March 24, 1998 was 52,502,988 shares of Common Stock.
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OMNIPOINT CORPORATION
FORM 10-K
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Part I
Item 1. Business..................................................... 1
Overview
Strategy
Industry Background
Service Business
Technology Business
Regulatory Environment
Patents and Other Intellectual Property Rights
Employees
Item 2. Properties...................................................
Item 3. Legal Proceedings............................................
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders..........
PART II
Item 5. Market for the Company's Common Equity and Related
Stockholder Matters..........................................
Item 6. Selected Financial Data......................................
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations....................................
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks..
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data..................
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting
and Financial Disclosure ....................................
PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant...........
Item 11. Executive Compensation.......................................
Item 12 Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and
Management...................................................
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions...............
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PART IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on
Form 8-K.....................................................
Exhibit Index.........................................................
Signatures............................................................
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
IN ADDITION TO HISTORICAL INFORMATION, THIS ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
CONTAINS FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS THAT INVOLVE RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES THAT
COULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY. FACTORS THAT MIGHT CAUSE OR
CONTRIBUTE TO SUCH DIFFERENCES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THOSE DISCUSSED
IN THE SECTION ENTITLED "MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS." READERS SHOULD CAREFULLY REVIEW THE RISKS
DESCRIBED IN OTHER DOCUMENTS THE COMPANY FILES FROM TIME TO TIME WITH THE
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION, INCLUDING THE QUARTERLY REPORTS ON FORM 10-Q
TO BE FILED BY THE COMPANY IN 1998. READERS ARE CAUTIONED NOT TO PLACE UNDUE
RELIANCE ON THE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS, WHICH SPEAK ONLY AS OF THE DATE OF
THIS ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K. THE COMPANY UNDERTAKES NO OBLIGATION TO
PUBLICLY RELEASE ANY REVISIONS TO THE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS OR REFLECT
EVENTS OR CIRCUMSTANCES AFTER THE DATE OF THIS DOCUMENT.
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS.
OVERVIEW
Omnipoint Corporation ("Omnipoint" or the "Company") is a leader in
commercializing personal communications services ("PCS"). As of December 31,
1997, Omnipoint marketed wireless communications services to over 16 million
people (defined as "POPs") covered by networks primarily in the New York
Major Trading Area ("MTA") and Philadelphia area Basic Trading Areas ("BTA") and
surrounding BTAs. Omnipoint has licenses to provide such services in areas
covering approximately 96.5 million POPs, of which approximately 60% are located
in a contiguous region of the northeast U.S. from Maine to Virginia. In
addition, Omnipoint has licenses in southeast Florida and the Midwest. Based on
POPs, Omnipoint is the fourth largest PCS licensee in the U.S., and its licenses
cover six of the top twelve and nine of the top twenty cities in the U.S. In
total, Omnipoint has licenses for 23 of the top 50 BTAs. The New York MTA is the
largest MTA in the U.S. with approximately 27 million POPs. Some of Omnipoint's
other major markets include Philadelphia, Miami, Boston, Detroit and Washington,
D.C. As of December 31, 1997, Omnipoint had approximately 141,000 active
subscribers.
Omnipoint was incorporated in Delaware in June 1987, to design, develop,
manufacture and market wireless digital communications products and services.
From inception in 1987 to 1992, Omnipoint developed several working prototypes
for various wireless voice, data and other digital communication transmission
projects. Omnipoint's success in developing its proprietary technology for the
first digital PCS system at 1.9 GHz during 1991 and 1992 was instrumental in the
Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") awarding Omnipoint one of three
Pioneer's Preferences in 1993. One Omnipoint system was officially designated
as IS-661 by the Joint Technical Committee on Wireless Access. As a result of
the Pioneer's Preference, the FCC issued to Omnipoint in December 1994 a 30 MHz
"Pioneer's Preference" PCS license to provide PCS services in the New York MTA.
From the time of its inception until going public, Omnipoint raised
approximately $100 million in private capital.
In January 1996, Omnipoint completed an initial public offering of
common stock which raised gross proceeds of approximately $129 million. In June
1996, Omnipoint completed a secondary offering which raised gross proceeds of an
additional $117 million. Between August and November of 1996, Omnipoint raised
an additional $459 million in gross proceeds in two offerings of high-yield
debt.
In September 1996, the FCC granted Omnipoint 18 Entrepreneurs' Band C
Block PCS licenses, which cover approximately 13.3 million POPs, including
Philadelphia and Atlantic City. In January 1997, Omnipoint became the first PCS
operator in the U.S. to launch international roaming, and it successfully won
109 licenses in the D, E and F Block auction. These licenses cover
approximately 76.6 million POPs (of which 56.4 million do not overlap with
previously acquired licenses), including Detroit, Washington, D.C., Boston, and
Miami, each of which
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is among the twelve largest markets in the U.S. Omnipoint also won a license for
an additional 10 MHz of frequency in New York, making Omnipoint the only 40 MHz
license holder in New York.
Omnipoint Communications Inc. ("OCI"), an indirect 95.6% owned
subsidiary of Omnipoint Corporation, has committed to pay $347.5 million for the
New York MTA license. It is required to pay only interest on the total amount
due until March 8, 1998, and to pay the principal balance and remaining interest
during the period April 1998 to March 2001. With respect to Omnipoint's C Block
PCS licenses, the total purchase price after discount is approximately $509.1
million. Omnipoint has made a 10% down payment, or approximately $51.0 million
to the FCC for these licenses, and will pay interest only until 2003. In March
1997, the FCC suspended all of the interest payments on the Entrepreneurs' Band
licenses pending changes to the payment terms. In September 1997, the FCC
issued a Report and Order which changed the terms available to Entrepreneurs'
Band licensees and offered various options for reducing the licensees' debt by
returning all or portions of their spectrum. On March 24, 1998, the FCC issued
its Reconsideration Order which modified these options. If Omnipoint elects to
continue paying the principal balance on all of its C Block licenses, the amount
will be approximately $458.2 million plus remaining interest in the period 2003
to 2006. This amount is subject to reduction pending selection by Omnipoint of
various alternatives offered by the FCC. The FCC intends to re-auction the
returned portions of any Entrepreneurs' spectrum in the future, although no
timetable has been set. Omnipoint has until 60 days after the Reconsideration
Order is published in the Federal Register to make its election.
Omnipoint has paid the entire $106.9 million related to the D and E
Block licenses to the FCC. With respect to Omnipoint's F Block licenses,
Omnipoint made a 10% down payment, or approximately $7.4 million in January
1997, and a second 10% down payment of $7.4 million for the licenses issued in
June and September 1997. Omnipoint will make interest-only payments on the
remaining F Block obligation until 1999 and will pay the principal balance of
approximately $59.4 million and remaining interest over the period from 1999 to
2006.
Omnipoint, Northern Telecom, Inc. ("Northern Telecom") and Ericsson
Inc. ("Ericsson") have agreements involving (i) the purchase and sale of
infrastructure equipment and handsets for Omnipoint's PCS networks, and (ii) a
licensing and OEM arrangement relating to IS-661. In addition, in the U.S.,
each of Pacific Bell Mobile Services, Inc. ("PacBell"), BellSouth Personal
Communications, Inc. ("BellSouth"), Western Wireless Corporation ("Western
Wireless"), Powertel, Inc. ("Powertel"), Sprint Spectrum ("Sprint Spectrum",
formerly known as American Personal Communications, Inc.), and Aerial
Communications, Inc. ("Aerial") has a separate arrangement with Omnipoint to
provide subscribers with roaming capabilities These arrangements are with
companies whose licenses, together with Omnipoint's, cover 94% of the U.S.
population. Omnipoint has also signed international roaming agreements with 74
Global System for Mobile Communications ("GSM") PCS service providers in 46
countries, 42 of which were operational in 30 countries. Omnipoint is in
discussions with other equipment vendors and service providers regarding
additional relationships.
Omnipoint's 127 C, D, E and F Block PCS licenses are held by 70 wholly-
owned subsidiaries (the "License Companies"). Originally organized as Delaware
corporations, each of the License Companies and the 12 associated holding and
operating companies has been merged with and into the identical number of
Delaware limited liability companies ("LLC"), or, in one instance, a Delaware
limited partnership ("LP"), to take advantage of pass-through tax treatment
available for LLCs and LPs and to reduce the number of annual filings required
on behalf of the subsidiary corporations. The mergers were effective on
December 31, 1997, except with respect to three of the holding companies for
which the mergers were effective on January 14, 1998. The names of the
surviving entities, except for the designation "LLC" or "LP," are identical to
the corporations with which they merged.
STRATEGY
Omnipoint's strategy for its PCS service business is to become a leading
provider of wireless services in its markets. Omnipoint commenced operation of
the first commercial PCS service in the New York City area with a soft launch on
November 14, 1996 and a hard launch with multi-media advertising beginning in
February 1997. As its highest immediate priority, Omnipoint will continue to
build out its licenses in the northeast, southeast Florida and the Midwest,
focusing initially on the most densely populated portions of these areas and on
major commuting corridors. Omnipoint believes that existing cellular systems in
the most densely populated areas, particularly within
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the New York City metropolitan area, provide inadequate long-term capacity and
that service during peak hours for current cellular users is poor, with the
anticipated growth in wireless demand adding to this problem.
Omnipoint's strategy for its technology development and equipment
business is to apply its proprietary common air interface ("CAI") system to
selected commercial opportunities and to introduce new architectures for
targeted applications. During 1996, a pilot IS-661 network was successfully
tested. In November 1997, Omnipoint began testing the first commercial version
of proprietary Omnipoint base stations integrated with a Northern Telecom GSM
network in the New York MTA. Omnipoint's IS-661 system and subsequent
architectures designed by Omnipoint are targeted for Wireless Local Loop ("WLL")
services. Omnipoint plans to focus its domestic WLL activities on providing
wireless CAP services on a limited basis in the New York MTA to small and medium
size businesses where capacity requirements do not justify the expense of
alternative bypass technologies, such as leased line, fiber or microwave
technologies. In addition, Omnipoint intends to access international markets
through sales of equipment (i) to service providers for WLL applications as an
alternative to expanding fixed wireline services in countries where telephone
services have not been well developed, and (ii) as an adjunct to GSM networks in
the more than 110 countries where GSM has been deployed or selected for
deployment.
INDUSTRY BACKGROUND
Since 1983, the demand for wireless telecommunications services has
grown dramatically as cellular, paging and other emerging wireless
communications services have become widely available and increasingly
affordable. This growth in wireless services has been driven by technological
advances and changes in both telecommunications regulations and consumer
preferences. Mobile cellular telephone service has been one of the fastest
growing market segments within the telecommunications industry. According to
cellular industry analysts' estimates, the number of cellular, PCS, and ESMR
users in the U.S. grew from 340,000 at the end of 1985 to approximately 56
million by the end of 1997. According to such estimates, there are now over 200
mobile wireless cellular users worldwide. Most industry analysts forecast that
U.S. penetration rates for mobile wireless service will be significantly greater
than 50% by 2005.
PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES (PCS)
PCS is defined by the FCC as "a family of mobile and portable radio
communications services for individuals and businesses that may be integrated
with a variety of competing networks." PCS is widely identified as the next
generation of wireless voice and data communications. PCS is designed to offer
customers a broad range of individualized digital wireless communications
services including landline telephone-quality voice communication for mobile,
office, or home use, as well as advanced features such as paging, e-mail and
text messaging and news services. PCS offers subscribers two basic services:
(i) mobile service; and (ii) fixed wireless replacement of local telephone
services. With mobile service, a subscriber carries a single, lightweight,
long-battery-life telephone that will accommodate any incoming or outgoing call
almost anywhere in the country.
PCS differs from existing cellular and SMR in three basic ways:
frequency, spectrum and geographic division. PCS networks operates in a higher-
frequency band (1850-1990 MHz) compared to the cellular and SMR frequency
(800-900 MHz). The higher frequency band for PCS networks requires a greater
number of total cell sites to cover the same geographic area as existing
cellular networks. However, depending on the technology utilized, PCS service is
ultimately less expensive in certain geographic areas because of the lower cost
and improved capacity of the infrastructure equipment relative to cellular
networks. In addition, PCS is designed to provide improved voice quality and
privacy. PCS is comprised of 30 MHz and 10 MHz spectrum blocks, or combinations
thereof, versus 25 MHz spectrum blocks for cellular networks. As a result of the
improved capacity of the infrastructure and comparatively large allocation of
spectrum, PCS has more capacity for new wireless services such as data and video
transmission.
Currently, cellular communication is the closest comparable service to
PCS available. Although analog cellular is the most widely deployed two-way
wireless service available in the U.S. today, it has several limitations
including inconsistent service quality, lack of privacy, limited capacity and,
currently, the inability to transfer data without a modem. Most current
cellular services transmit voice and data signals over analog-based systems,
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use one continuous electronic signal that varies in amplitude or frequency
over a single radio channel. Digital systems such as PCS, on the other hand,
convert voice or data signals into a stream of digits and typically use voice
compression and other techniques to allow a single radio channel to carry
multiple simultaneous signal transmissions. Digital technologies offer new
services, improved system flexibility, greater efficiency and increased
capacity. Data transmission, call forwarding, call waiting and paging
capability are among the enhanced services provided by PCS.
In order to gain early market penetration and compensate for initially
limited network footprints, PCS operators typically have been aggressive in
terms of pricing their service. This pricing strategy reflects the abundance of
network capacity provided by their recently commercialized digital networks.
Moreover, PCS providers have attracted subscribers by not requiring subscribers
to sign minimum service contracts and offering lower per minute incoming rates.
PCS providers have also aggressively promoted the differentiating
characteristics between digital and analog service including security, call
quality and other enhanced features.
PCS TECHNOLOGY
Although there are as many as seven versions of digital PCS technologies
competing for the domestic market, only three are commonly considered to be
viable alternatives for fully mobile communication services. The three
technologies include GSM, Code Division Multiple Access ("CDMA"), and U.S. Time
Division Multiple Access ("TDMA"). GSM and TDMA are both "time division-based"
standards but are incompatible with each other and CDMA.
GSM virtually eliminates technology risk and facilitates Omnipoint's
plan to rapidly buildout its PCS systems. GSM is the leading digital wireless
technology in the world, with approximately 230 networks being built or
operating in over 110 countries, including all of western Europe. According to
industry estimates, GSM networks served approximately 70 million subscribers
worldwide as of November 1997, and are adding 2.5 million subscribers per month.
In November 1997, the U.S. crossed the one million GSM subscribers mark.
American Personal Communications, Inc. introduced the first GSM network in the
U.S. in the Baltimore/Washington, D.C. MTA in November 1995. In addition to the
Baltimore/Washington, D.C., New York and eastern Pennsylvania markets, GSM
systems have been introduced in over 500 cities located throughout the United
States. An important benefit associated with GSM technology is its use of an
open system architecture that will allow operators to purchase network equipment
from a variety of vendors that share standard interfaces for operation. This
open architecture provides PCS operators with significant purchasing leverage
with vendors and flexibility in provisioning of features, products and services.
One competing standard, IS-95 CDMA, is a CDMA standard proposed as an
upgrade for existing U.S. analog cellular service to digital service. Qualcomm
is the primary proponent of IS-95 CDMA for PCS service. IS-95 has also received
support from Motorola, Lucent Technologies and Northern Telecom. IS-95's PCS
service supporters include Sprint PCS and the Bell Atlantic Mobile, US West and
AirTouch Communications Inc. consortium, PCS PrimeCo, L.P., both of which have
deployed a modified version of this technology at 1.9 GHz.
The other main competing standard, IS-54 TDMA, is the TDMA standard that
several cellular carriers are implementing as they upgrade to digital service.
Primary network suppliers are Lucent Technologies, Ericsson and Hughes. AT&T
Wireless, SBC Communications, Inc. ("SBC") and parts of Bell South's cellular
network are the primary 800 MHz service supporters. AT&T Wireless and SBC have
deployed systems based on IS-54 at 1.9 GHz, (the upgraded version at both
frequencies is known as IS-136 TDMA). IS-54/IS-136 TDMA, like PCS 1900, faces no
major technological hurdles in upbanding to 1.9 GHz PCS. Upbanded IS-54/IS-136
TDMA equipment was launched at 1.9 GHz during 1997 in ten cities by AT&T
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SERVICE BUSINESS
Omnipoint's PCS service business provides mobile and fixed
communications service in its markets. Omnipoint's wireless service provides
private, secure and enhanced voice, high-speed data, paging services and other
capabilities for both the office environment and outdoor mobile coverage with
basic features including voice mail, call forwarding and call waiting, and
enhanced features such as voice-activated dialing, news and weather reports and
stock market quotes.
Omnipoint utilizes GSM technology, the most widely used wireless
protocol in the world. As of November 1997, there were approximately 70 million
subscribers, growing at 2.5 million per month, in over 110 countries worldwide.
In the U.S., extensive roaming arrangements under the GSM Alliance have been
signed with operators whose licenses, along with Omnipoint's, cover 94% of U.S.
POPs.
OCS ("Omnipoint Communication Services") launched the first commercial
PCS service in the New York City area at the end of 1996 and launched service in
Philadelphia in September 1997. Since then, Omnipoint has demonstrated strong
momentum in subscriber growth, and had approximately 141,000 subscribers as of
December 31, 1997. In March 1998, Omnipoint launched service in the Boston and
Miami metroplitan areas. Omnipoint will continue to build out these networks and
plans to build and operate PCS networks in the areas covered by additional BTA
licenses surrounding these service areas as well as the Detroit and Indianapolis
areas, focusing initially on the most densely populated portions of these areas
and major commuting corridors. During 1996, Omnipoint successfully tested a
pilot system in Manhattan comprised of a limited number of Omnipoint IS-661
based stations. During November 1997, Omnipoint successfully conducted tests of
the first commercial versions of the integrated Omnipoint/GSM system for
wireless local loop services in the NY MTA. As of March 1998, Omnipoint covers
nearly 10 million POPs in the NY MTA with its proprietary technology base
stations integrated into its GSM network.
PCS MARKETS
Omnipoint has PCS licenses to provide wireless communications services
in areas covering approximately 96.5 million non-overlapping POPs. Omnipoint's
licenses include: (i) the A Block license for the New York MTA, which includes
20 BTAs with approximately 27 million POPs; (ii) C Block licenses for 18 BTAs
with approximately 13.3 million POPs including the Philadelphia and Atlantic
City BTAs; and (iii) 109 D, E and F Block licenses for an incremental 56.4
million POPs, including the Boston, Miami, Washington, D.C., Detroit and
Indianapolis markets.
Omnipoint's individual markets cover large areas with attractive
demographic characteristics including growing populations, high population
densities, favorable commuting patterns, high household incomes and favorable
business climates. Including New York, six of Omnipoint's initial core markets
are among the twelve most densely populated markets in the U.S., and four of
these markets are located contiguously in the Northeast United States. Because
the average population density of these markets is over ten times greater than
the national average of 75 POPs per square mile, relatively lower capital costs
per POP are required in each of these respective service areas which is one
factor that provides Omnipoint with a lower average buildout cost per POP than
most other PCS companies.
The New York MTA is a particularly attractive wireless market due to its
size, density and demographics. The New York MTA is the country's largest
telecommunications market and has a disproportionately high share of all voice
and data traffic relative to its population, particularly with respect to
international calls placed to or from the U.S. The New York MTA is the largest
in the U.S., with approximately 27 million POPs or approximately 10.2% of the
U.S. population, and is comprised of 20 BTAs, including New York, NY (which
includes northern New Jersey); Hartford, CT; Albany, NY; New Haven, CT; and
Syracuse, NY. The New York MTA has a high share of households with annual
incomes of over $50,000, with 41.8% versus the national average of 31.0%.
The two analog cellular systems operating in the New York area are
capacity constrained over the most densely populated traffic areas during peak
hours. Based on direct testing as well as information from a number of sources,
OCI believes that a significant number of the call attempts during peak hours in
certain areas of Manhattan fail to gain access to the cellular networks due to
capacity constraints in the networks. In addition, a large percentage of calls
that initially connect are dropped because of hand-off failures between base
stations due to the
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same capacity issues. OCS believes that inherent capacity limits of existing
cellular architectures will allow PCS companies in New York to attract a large
share of high-end wireless users.
OCS was the first PCS service provider to market services in the NY MTA
with its soft launch in November 1996. OCI followed this launch with a hard
launch and multi-media marketing beginning in February 1997. In May 1997,
Sprint PCS, the only other PCS service provider currently in operation in the NY
MTA, launched its competing service in New York City. As of early December
1997, OCI had over 675 cell sites on air in the NY MTA. As of December 31,
1997, OCI had approximately 16 million POPs covered in the NY MTA.
MARKETING STRATEGY
Omnipoint's marketing objective is to stimulate demand for PCS voice and
data services and attract subscribers by providing superior service and
reliability at attractive prices. Omnipoint plans to continue to generate demand
by introducing a better alternative to cellular service. Omnipoint intends to
concentrate its PCS marketing efforts on the following key customer segments:
(i) large, communications-intensive corporate accounts, currently using or
considering cellular or private radio systems, that would value the improved
quality and security and would benefit from Omnipoint's enhanced products and
services; (ii) high-mobility customers using or considering cellular telephones
who would benefit from fewer dropped or blocked calls; and (iii) low-mobility
customers attracted to PCS as a more convenient alternative to their landline
telephones, particularly those who have multiple telephone lines to their home
or business and who have a need for high speed data transmission.
In marketing its service, Omnipoint believes it offers competitively
priced services that emphasizes voice clarity, reliability and a low probability
of blocked calls, encryption, international calling and roaming, internet e-
mail, and information services. Omnipoint includes certain basic features
including call waiting, call forwarding, caller I.D., voice mail and paging, and
enhanced features such as voice-activated dialing, news and weather reports and
stock market quotes as part of its product offerings. Omnipoint is the only
provider of true encryption services which improves call security and should
encourage users to make confidential professional and personal calls that they
would be unwilling to make on cellular telephones. In addition, the convenience
of a single telephone number for mobile, home and office use available to the
customer throughout the Omnipoint service area and the use of easy-to-use, menu-
driven subscriber functions should enhance the usage of Omnipoint's services.
Omnipoint also offers an attractive prepaid calling plan and has established a
significant subscriber base among budget-conscious individuals and those
traditionally uncomfortable with billing and collection processes.
Omnipoint's strategy is to pursue multiple distribution channels through
which to market its services, generally on a non-exclusive basis. Omnipoint
sells telephones like any other off-the-shelf product. The service can be
activated over the air in minutes by customers after purchasing the telephone,
unlike traditional cellular sales. In the New York metropolitan area, for
example, customers can obtain Omnipoint telephones at over 900 retail outlets,
including a wide range of authorized Omnipoint retailers such as Staples,
Computer City, The Wiz, Circuit City (in the NY and Connecticut metro areas),
Tops, J&R Computer World, selected locations of Office Depot and Sears Brand
Central. Omnipoint's telephones can also be obtained from five Omnipoint owned
and operated stores in the New York metro areas as well as by calling toll-free
(1-888-CALL-OMNI) Omnipoint's Telemarketing Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to
have a PCS phone mailed at no delivery charge.
PCS COMPETITION
The success of Omnipoint's PCS services business will depend upon its
ability to compete with the two cellular operators, at least two other PCS
licensees and potential future wireless communications providers. For example,
Bell Atlantic Mobile ("Bell Atlantic") and AT&T Wireless, Inc. ("AT&T Wireless")
currently provide cellular services in the New York Metropolitan Statistical
Area (MSA) and surrounding areas. Sprint PCS was the winner of the B Block New
York MTA PCS license. NextWave was the successful bidder in the Entrepreneurs'
Band auction for the New York BTA PCS license but has not yet begun commercial
operation. Omnipoint's other networks will face similar PCS and cellular
competition including competition in certain BTAs from AT&T Wireless, Sprint
Spectrum, Cellular One, COMCAST, Metrophone and PrimeCo among others. Omnipoint
believes that Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio ("ESMR") will have a limited
competitive impact against PCS largely
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because technical limitations and limited bandwidth have caused the ESMR
operators to target primarily vertical market niches such as dispatch services.
In the future, PCS could potentially compete more directly with traditional
landline telephone service providers and other technologies including mobile
satellite systems.
ROAMING ARRANGEMENTS
Omnipoint has roaming arrangements with each of the six other major U.S.
GSM-based PCS providers, including PacBell, BellSouth, Western Wireless,
Powertel, Sprint Spectrum, and Aerial to provide subscribers with roaming
capability in the markets where these parties will operate PCS services. While
roaming across the companies' GSM-based networks, subscribers will be able to
place and receive calls and maintain their customized profiles and features
without having to make a specific prior request. These arrangements are with
companies whose licenses, along with Omnipoint's, cover 94% of the U.S.
population. Omnipoint and certain other PCS license holders are currently
exploring alternatives to ensure that the GSM protocol will be available in all
markets. Additionally, Omnipoint and these GSM-based PCS providers have agreed
to work together on PCS infrastructure and handset standards and to establish
complementary marketing programs. Omnipoint has also signed international
roaming agreements with 74 GSM PCS service providers in 46 countries, 42 of
which are operational in 30 countries. Omnipoint is in discussions with other
equipment vendors and service providers regarding additional strategic
relationships.
TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS
Manufacturers of PCS equipment compete in a high-growth, cost-
competitive market in which they must offer compact, cost-effective solutions.
Due to evolving industry standards and the rapid introduction of new services,
the success of PCS equipment manufacturers will also depend on their ability to
bring new products to market quickly.
Customer acceptance and usage rates will drive PCS equipment revenues.
Based on projections by EMCI, Inc., cumulative PCS equipment sales for
infrastructure and handsets in the U.S. are anticipated to reach approximately
$25.4 billion by the end of 2000. The international market for WLL equipment has
been estimated by various consulting firms (for example, Herschel Shosteck
Associates, Ltd.) to exceed $80.0 billion over the next several years.
Omnipoint's first proprietary CAI system, officially designated as IS-
661 by the Joint Technical Committee on Wireless Access, uses spread spectrum, a
technology originally developed for military applications. During 1996, a pilot
IS-661 network was successfully tested. In November 1997, Omnipoint began
testing the first commercial version of proprietary Omnipoint base station
integrated with a Northern Telecom GSM network in the New York MTA. Omnipoint's
IS-661 system and subsequent architectures designed by Omnipoint are targeted
for WLL services. Omnipoint's architectures are being designed to offer the
ability to deliver both wireline voice quality and the enhanced services being
sought by customers.
Omnipoint designs and tests its equipment and software at its
engineering facilities in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Manufacturing and assembly
will be subcontracted to third parties whenever possible. Omnipoint and Northern
Telecom have integrated Omnipoint's RF access system and equipment, which
provides communication between subscriber equipment and base stations, primarily
radio and digital cards for base stations, with Northern Telecom's switches.
This integrated system will be used in the New York MTA and offered to other
domestic and international operators. Omnipoint is also working with Ericsson
on other wireless projects and products from which it generates engineering
service revenue.
COMPETITION
Competition in the wireless telecommunications equipment industry is
intense. The industry consists of major domestic and international companies,
including those companies currently providing equipment to cellular providers,
most of which have substantially greater financial, technical, marketing, sales,
manufacturing, distribution and other resources than those of Omnipoint.
Omnipoint will compete with these other companies
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primarily by selling equipment that provides enhanced features at a lower cost.
Given the rapid advances in the wireless telecommunications industry, there can
be no assurances that new technologies will not evolve that will compete with
Omnipoint's products. In addition to Omnipoint's technology, other competing
technologies have emerged in the mobile PCS industry.
REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT
The FCC regulates the licensing, construction, operation and acquisition
of wireless telecommunications systems in the U.S. pursuant to the
Communications Act of 1934, as amended (the "Communications Act"), and the
rules, regulations and policies promulgated by the FCC thereunder. Under the
Communications Act, the FCC is authorized, among other things, to allocate,
grant, rescind and deny licenses for PCS frequencies, establish regulations
governing the interconnection of PCS systems with wireline and other wireless
carriers, grant or deny license renewals and applications for transfer of
control or assignment of PCS licenses, establish other regulations governing the
operations of PCS and other telecommunications carriers and impose fines and
forfeitures for any violations of FCC regulations.
PCS LICENSING
The FCC established PCS service areas in the U.S. based upon Rand
McNally's market definition of 51 MTAs comprised of 493 smaller BTAs. In June
1994, the FCC finalized the allocations of the 1.85 to 1.99 GHz bands for
broadband PCS services. The Commission distinguished the licenses along four
dimensions, including (i) the amount of RF spectrum-30 MHz versus 10 MHz,
(ii) the size of geographic area-MTA versus BTA, (iii) the eligibility to hold
the license and participate in the specific auction for each type of license,
and (iv) the timing of the auctions regarding each of the above categories.
The FCC decided that two 30 MHz licenses, designated as Blocks A and B,
would be allocated geographically by MTAs (these include the Block A licenses
granted to the Pioneers in their respective MTAs). The 30 MHz MTA auction ended
in March 1995, and the FCC granted those licenses in June 1995. Four licenses
designated as Blocks C, D, E and F were allocated by BTAs. The C and F Block
licenses were allocated 30 MHz and 10 MHz of spectrum, respectively, and
reserved for "Entrepreneurs." Eligibility to bid for and hold licenses in the C
and F Blocks was limited to entities that, together with their affiliates and
certain investors, had gross revenues of less than $125 million in each of the
two years preceding the auction and total assets of less than $500 million.
Eligible bidders in the Entrepreneurs' Band were given certain bidding credits
and successful bidders were given favorable installment payment terms. The most
favorable bidding credits and installment payment options were available only to
C Block applicants that qualified as small businesses, and to F Block applicants
that qualified as very small businesses. Generally, a small business is an
entity that has average annual gross revenues of not more than $40 million for
the preceding three relevant years while a very small business is an entity that
has average annual gross revenues of not more than $15 million for the preceding
three relevant years.
In determining whether a C or F Block applicant met the financial caps
for qualification as an Entrepreneur, a small business or a very small business,
the FCC examined, individually and cumulatively, the assets and revenues of the
applicant, its affiliates, investors with more than 25% or 49.9% (depending on
which of the two control group equity structures is used) of the applicant's
fully-diluted equity or voting stock and its control group members. Applicants
seeking to qualify as an Entrepreneur, a small business or a very small
business, had to be controlled by a control group made up principally of
individuals or entities who met the financial qualifications applicable to
Entrepreneurs. Only certain non-qualifying investors could be in the control
group, such as members of the entity's management team or qualifying
institutional investors. the control group had to hold at least 25% or 50.1%
(depending on which control group equity structure is used) of the applicant's
total equity during the first three years and 50.1% of the applicant's voting
stock for the initial term of the license.
Over time, C and F Block licensees (as well as their affiliates and
investors) may exceed the gross revenue caps through equity investment by non-
attributable investors, debt financing, revenue from operations, business
development and expanded service. Furthermore, after three years from the date
of the license grant, the qualifying members of the control group will be
required to hold only 10% or 20% of the total equity (depending on which
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control group equity structure is used). The control group must retain at least
50.1% of the ownership of voting stock, however, for the duration of the initial
10 year license term, and the control group must exercise de facto as well as de
jure control over Omnipoint. The FCC has stated that it will conduct audits to
ensure compliance with Entrepreneurs' Band regulations.
The Entrepreneurs' Band auction for the C Block licenses ended in May
1996. The auction for the D, E and F Block licenses ended on January 14, 1997.
The remaining 20 MHz of the 140 MHz of PCS spectrum 1910-1930 MHz available was
allocated for unlicensed PCS applications such as wireless PBX adjuncts, LANs
and home cordless telephones. All PCS licenses will be granted for a 10-year
period, at the end of which they must be renewed. Licenses may be revoked at
any time for cause.
In September 1997, the FCC issued a Report and Order which changed the
payment terms available to Entrepreneurs' Band licensees and offered various
options for reducing the licensees' debt by returning all or portions of their
spectrum. On March 24, 1998, the FCC issued its Reconsideration Order which
modified these options. If Omnipoint elects to continue paying the principal
balance on all of its C Block licenses, the amount will be approximately
$458.2 million plus remaining interest in the period 2003 to 2006. This amount
is subject to reduction pending selection by Omnipoint of various alternatives
offered by the FCC. The FCC intends to re-auction the returned portions of any
Entrepreneurs' spectrum in the future, although no timetable has been set.
Omnipoint has until 60 days after the March 24, 1998, Reconsideration Order was
published in the Federal Register to make its election.
Omnipoint's New York MTA and other networks operate in the spectrum now
partially occupied by private and common carrier fixed microwave users. Many of
these microwave incumbents provide services that may interfere with or receive
interference from the operation of PCS networks and, as a result, have been
relocated by Omnipoint while others still have to be negotiated or relocated. In
an effort to balance the competing interests of existing microwave users and
newly authorized PCS licensees, the FCC adopted a transition plan to relocate
such microwave operators to other spectrum blocks. Whenever Omnipoint displaces
a microwave incumbent, Omnipoint must pay at least the microwave incumbent's
relocation expenses, and may be required to take actions necessary to put the
microwave incumbent's new facility into operation. Omnipoint may also be
required to reimburse other entities for the relocation by such entities of
microwave incumbents that Omnipoint would have displaced. Omnipoint continues to
make it a goal to implement a frequency plan that will minimize to the extent
possible the number of existing microwave users that need to be relocated.
PIONEER'S PREFERENCE PROGRAM
Omnipoint is one of only three recipients of a broadband PCS Pioneer's
Preference License. Under the terms of the FCC's Pioneer's Preference program
and pursuant to an FCC order, Omnipoint was awarded a preference to apply for a
license not subject to competing applications to provide service in the New York
MTA. Omnipoint received the New York MTA License consisting of 30 MHz of PCS
spectrum (1850 to 1865 MHz and 1930 to 1945 MHz) in December 1994. The final
terms of the Pioneer's Preference awards are contained in the General Agreement
of Trade and Tarriff ("GATT") legislation. All of the litigation related to the
GATT legislation has been dismissed and all appeal rights have expired.
Pursuant to the terms of the GATT legislation, each of the Pioneers is
required to pay for its license a sum equal to 85% of the product of (i) the
average per POP price paid in the auctions for the licenses in the top 20 MTAs
based on population, not including the three MTAs in which only one 30 MHz
license was to be auctioned due to the Pioneers' Preferences (i.e., the average
is based on the per POP prices for 40 licenses), times (ii) the number of 1990
POPs in each of the Pioneer's MTAs. Based on the final round of the A and B
Block auctions, Omnipoint will pay $347.5 million or approximately $12.90 per
1996 POP for the New York MTA License.
The GATT legislation prohibits the FCC from reconsidering its December
1993 Report and Order granting final preference awards to the three Pioneers.
The legislation also mandates that the decision is not subject to further
administrative or judicial review. GATT also provides that the FCC establish by
order the interest rate and the timing of principal and interest payments. On
March 8, 1996, the FCC adopted such an order, the terms and conditions of which
are as follows: (i) a five-year payment period with interest accruing at 7.75%
from the order
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adoption date with the first payments due on April 8 and April 30, 1996 and
subsequent quarterly payments due on April 30, July 31, October 31 and January
31, (ii) interest only payments for the first two years, and (iii) principal and
interest payments for the remaining three years.
CONDITIONS ON LICENSES
The FCC has placed certain conditions on Omnipoint's New York MTA License.
Some of these conditions will also apply to Omnipoint's Entrepreneurs' Band
licenses. The conditions include the requirement that Omnipoint construct
network facilities that offer coverage to at least one-third of the population
in the particular MTA or C Block BTA service area within five years of the grant
of the license (the "Five-Year Buildout Requirement"), to at least two-thirds of
the population within 10 years and to one-quarter of the population of D, E, and
F Block BTA service areas within five years (the "Five-Year Buildout
Requirement"), assignment and change of control restrictions. Violations of any
of these conditions could result in license revocations, forfeitures or fines.
In the case of the New York MTA License, the Five-Year Buildout Requirement
must be met by December 1999 and the Five-Year Buildout Requirement by December
2004. Omnipoint believes it has already achieved the five year requirements in
its NY MTA as well as the Five-Year Buildout Requirements in the Philadelphia,
Atlantic City and Wichita BTAs. Licensees that fail to meet their respective
coverage requirements may be subject to forfeiture of the license. Omnipoint
believes it can meet the tests for its other markets as applicable.
The Pioneer's Preference PCS licenses contain a provision prohibiting an
assignment of the license or a transfer of control of the licensee until the
earlier of three years after the license grant (i.e., not before December 1997)
or the date on which Omnipoint has provided coverage for one-third of the
license area's population. In addition, the Communications Act requires the
FCC's prior approval of the assignment or transfer of control of a PCS license.
Furthermore, the FCC has established transfer disclosure requirements that
require licensees who transfer control of or assign a PCS license within the
first three years to file associated contracts for sale, option agreements,
management agreements or other documents disclosing the total consideration that
the applicant would receive in return for the transfer or assignment of its
license. Non-controlling interests in an entity that holds a PCS license or PCS
system generally may be bought or sold without prior FCC approval.
The Entrepreneurs' Band licensees are prohibited from voluntarily assigning
or transferring control of their licenses for five years after grant date except
to assignees or transferees that satisfy the financial criteria established for
the Entrepreneurs' Band. Any transfers or assignments during the 10-year initial
license term are subject to unjust enrichment penalties including the forfeiture
of any bidding credits and the acceleration of any installment payment plans if
the assignee or transferee does not qualify for the same benefits. In addition,
licensees must maintain their Entrepreneurs' Band eligibility for five years
from the date of initial license grant. In that regard, however, increased gross
revenues, increased total assets from non-attributable equity investments, debt
financing, and revenue from operations, business development or expanded service
are not considered by the FCC. In addition, to maintain all of the benefits of
its Designated Entity Status, Omnipoint's control group and qualifying investors
must retain certain minimum stock ownership and voting stock of Omnipoint and
meet certain other criteria. The FCC has announced that it may conduct audits
to ensure compliance with all license conditions.
The New York MTA License contains a condition that requires Omnipoint to
construct a PCS system that "substantially uses" the design and technology upon
which the Pioneer's Preference award was based. The condition expires upon the
system providing coverage for one-third of the population of the MTA. The FCC
has never specifically defined the phrase "substantial use." In January 1996,
Wireless Communications Council ("WCC"), a trade association with only one
disclosed member, who is a proponent of IS-95 CDMA technology, filed a petition
with the FCC seeking clarification of the phrase. In August 1996, the FCC denied
the petition noting that (a) using tests required by federal court, WCC lacked
standing, (b) the petition was premature because Omnipoint's compliance with the
five-year buildout condition should not be evaluated until December 1999, and
(c) compliance with the condition would involve consideration of several complex
factors. Although there can be no assurance as to whether or how the FCC will in
the future construe the phrase "substantial use", Omnipoint believes, on the
basis of prior FCC pronouncements, that its implementation of the Omnipoint/GSM
System to build out the
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New York MTA network will satisfy the "substantial use"
condition. None of Omnipoint's other licenses (as well as none of the
Entrepreneurs' Band licenses) contain a similar condition.
CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Prior to the implementation of the World Trade Organization ("WTO") in
early 1998, no more than 20% of any subsidiary of Omnipoint that holds an FCC
license could be owned directly by non-U.S. citizens or their representatives;
and the FCC had no discretion to depart from that limit. Foreign ownership of up
to 25% was permitted in Omnipoint and its subsidiaries that have a direct or
indirect ownership interest in an FCC licensee; however, upon request, the FCC
had the discretion to allow a licensee to exceed the 25% benchmark if so doing
is in the public interest. On November 25, 1997, the FCC issued a Report and
Order implementing the new rules that will take effect after the WTO effective
date. In general, the U.S. has allowed companies from all countries that are
signatories of the WTO (and are in compliance) to indirectly own up to 100% of
U.S. Telecommunications companies. Any such foreign investments are still
potentially subject to a review by the FCC, but the presumption is that
investments made by WTO members' companies will be approved. Omnipoint has no
knowledge of any present foreign ownership in violation of the Communications
Act.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT OF 1996
The Telecom Act of 1996 (the "Telecom Act") is the first comprehensive
legislation changing telecommunications regulation in over 60 years. In general,
its goal is to remove the statutory, regulatory and court-ordered barriers that
historically prohibited new entrants into many segments of the
telecommunications industry. The primarily goal of the Telecom Act is to allow
LECs, long distance carriers, cable companies, broadcasters and others to
compete directly. The Telecom Act attempts to create opportunities for
competition within the local loop, while allowing monopoly LECs eventually to
enter the long distance market. It requires the BOCs and other incumbent LECs to
permit competitors to interconnect with their local loop networks through
unbundled network elements, resale and collocation. The passage of the Telecom
Act will affect the business of Omnipoint because of the likely creation of more
opportunities to compete in both the local exchange and long distance markets
for the same or similar types of services that Omnipoint plans to offer as well
as the specific treatment of commercial mobile radio service operators such as
Omnipoint. However, Omnipoint cannot predict the exact nature and extent of this
competition. On August 1, 1996, the FCC adopted rules implementing the
interconnection provisions of the Telecom Act that provide for unbundled
interconnection at the incumbent LEC's long run incremental costs plus a
reasonable share of forward-looking joint and common costs ("total element long
run incremental cost") and for resale of incumbent LEC retail services at
substantial discounts off of retail rates (with a default range of 17-25%). On
October 15, 1996, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit issued a stay
of FCC's interconnection and resale pricing rules pending final determination of
the challenges brought against FCC's August 1 interconnection Order. In November
1996, the stay was partially lifted with respect to rules governing
interconnection between LEC and wireless carriers. The Court of Appeals in 1997
ruled against the FCC with respect to wireline interconnection issues, but
upheld the FCC on wireless interconnection and the FCC is evaluating its options
on how to proceed. In addition, the FCC has adopted rules regarding telephone
number portability pursuant to which subscribers will be able to migrate their
landline and cellular telephone numbers to a PCS carrier, or from a PCS carrier
to another service provider. The FCC is also conducting or planning to conduct a
number of rulemaking proceedings, including proceedings anticipated to establish
rules expected to result in an overhaul of the access charges paid by long-
distance carriers to LECs and the funding mechanisms for universal service which
may require PCS licensees such as Omnipoint to pay charges to support universal
service, as well as "calling party pays" issues.
PATENTS AND OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
As of December 31, 1997, Omnipoint has received 31 U.S. patents on its
technology, has 23 U.S. patent applications which have been allowed, and has 47
U.S. and 119 foreign patent applications pending. The issued patents will
expire between 2009 and 2015. Omnipoint will continue to file patent
applications as engineering developments occur. The policy of Omnipoint is to
apply for patents or other appropriate or statutory protection when it develops
valuable new or improved technology. Omnipoint believes, however, that the
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development of its technology generally depends more upon the experience,
technical know-how and creative ability of its personnel rather than on
ownership of patents.
The status of patents involves complex legal and factual questions and the
breadth of claims allowed is uncertain. Accordingly, there can be no assurance
that patent applications filed by Omnipoint will result in patents being issued
or that its patents, and any patents that may be issued to it in the future,
will afford protection against competitors with similar technology; nor can
there be any assurance that patents issued to Omnipoint will not be infringed
upon or designed around by others or that others will not obtain patents that
Omnipoint would need to license or design around. If existing or future patents
containing broad claims are upheld by the courts, the holders of such patents
might be in a position to require companies to obtain licenses. There can be no
assurances that licenses that might be required for Omnipoint's products would
be available on reasonable terms, if at all. To the extent that licenses are
unavailable, or are not available on acceptable terms, no assurance can be made
that the failure to obtain a license would not adversely impact Omnipoint.
In addition to seeking patent protection, Omnipoint relies on trade secrets
to protect its proprietary rights. Omnipoint attempts to protect its trade
secrets and other proprietary information through agreements with customers and
suppliers, non-disclosure and non-competition agreements with employees and
consultants and other security measures. Although Omnipoint intends to protect
its rights vigorously, there can be no assurance that these measures will be
successful.
EMPLOYEES
As of March 24, 1998, Omnipoint had a total of 1,423 employees, including
388 in engineering and manufacturing, 327 in sales, marketing and product
management and 664 in customer support/care, administration and finance.
Omnipoint's future success will depend in significant part on the continued
service of its key technical, sales and senior management personnel.
Competition for such personnel is intense and there can be no assurance that
Omnipoint can retain its key managerial, sales and technical employees, or that
it can attract, assimilate or retain other highly qualified technical, sales and
managerial personnel in the future. None of Omnipoint's employees is
represented by a labor union. Omnipoint has not experienced any work stoppages
and considers its relations with its employees to be good.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES.
Beginning April 1, 1997, Omnipoint's principal administrative offices
has been located in leased space in Bethesda, Maryland. Its research and
development personnel occupy two facilities in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The
largest facility is located in approximately 68,512 square feet of leased space.
Another facility is located in approximately 54,850 square feet of leased space.
The Maryland and Colorado leases are pursuant to agreements which expire in
March 2004, August 2000 and September 2000, respectively. Omnipoint also
occupies a 20,000 square foot facility in Fort Worth, Texas, which expires March
31, 1999.
In January 1997, OCI leased a 32,000 square foot facility in Cedar
Knolls, New Jersey, on a long-term basis. In November 1995, Omnipoint acquired
a building with approximately 24,000 square feet in Wayne, New Jersey to house
OCI's network control center. In August 1996, OCI leased approximately 24,000
square feet in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to house its customer care/administrative
support center, and also leased approximately 24,000 square feet for additional
administrative purposes.
In addition, to build out its network, Omnipoint has rented a number of
switching facilities as well as base station sites in various locations.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
Omnipoint is not currently aware of any pending or threatened litigation
that could have a material adverse effect on Omnipoint's financial condition,
results of operations or cash flows.
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ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
None.
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PART II
Item 5 Market for the Company's Common Equity and Related Stockholder
Matters.
The Common Stock of Omnipoint is traded on the Nasdaq National Market under
the symbol "OMPT." The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated,
the range of high and low sales price for the Common Stock as reported
on the Nasdaq National Market.
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Fiscal 1997 High Low
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First Quarter 27-7/8 9
Second Quarter 16-7/8 6-7/8
Third Quarter 23-15/16 14
Fourth Quarter 25 17-7/8
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On March 24, 1998, the last reported sale price of the Common Stock was
$28-13/16 per share. As of March 24, 1998, the Company had approximately 780
shareholders.
The Company has never paid or declared any cash dividends on its Common
Stock and does not expect to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
Further, the Company's Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement, dated November 22,
1995 (the "Senior Note Agreement"), prohibits the Company from paying dividends
of any kind on the Common Stock while the two five-year term Senior Notes
representing a $25.0 million aggregate principal amount debt obligation (the
"1995 Senior Notes") are outstanding. The various financing agreements (as
defined below) contain a restriction on OCI's, Omnipoint MB Holding's, OPCS
Philadelphia Holding's, and Omnipoint Midwest Holding's ability to declare and
pay dividends.
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ITEM 6. SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA.
The following selected consolidated financial data should be read in
conjunction with the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes
thereto and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations" included elsewhere in this Form 10-K. The selected
consolidated financial data as of December 31, 1996 and 1997, and for each of
the three years in the period ended December 31, 1997, have been derived from
the Company's consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Form
10-K which have been audited by Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P., independent
accountants, whose report thereon is also included in this Form 10-K. The
selected consolidated financial data as of December 31, 1993 and 1994 and for
the year ended December 31, 1993 has been derived from audited financial
statements of the Company not included in this Form 10-K.
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
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(IN THOUSANDS)
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
Revenues.............................................. $ 1,618 $ 3,000 $ - $ 531 $ 51,950
Operating expenses:
Cost of service revenues and handset sales .......... - - a - 3,230 108,335
Research and development............................. 4,593 7,018 14,345 34,975 23,932
Sales, general and administrative.................... 2,974 6,290 12,619 47,140 105,375
Depreciation and amortization........................ 246 1,125 11,038 15,587 52,644
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Total operating expenses........................... 7,813 14,433 38,002 100,932 290,286
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Loss from operations.................................. (6,195) (11,433) (38,002) (100,401) (238,336)
Interest income (expense), net........................ (32) (1,156) 232 (26,529) (76,083)
Miscellaneous income.................................. - 65 - - -
Gain on sale of subsidiary stock...................... - 3,194 - - -
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Loss before extraordinary item........................ (6,227) (9,330) (37,770) (126,930) (314,419)
Extraordinary loss from early extinguishment of debt.. - - - - (6,591)
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Net loss $(6,227) $ (9,330) $(37,770) $ (126,930) $ (321,010)
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YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
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(IN THOUSANDS)
BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Working capital (deficit)............................. $ 9,055 $ 3,095 $ (1,410) $ 246,315 $ (92,165)
Total assets.......................................... 14,465 360,946 474,990 1,419,472 1,779,589
FCC license obligations............................... 347,518 347,518 709,853 758,590
Loan payable under financing agreement................ - - - 513,766 -
Other long-term debt.................................. 1,688 48,349 477,503 478,086
Preferred stock....................................... 15,902 15,902 44,127 - -
Total stockholders' equity (deficit).................. (6,031) (7,416) (30,548) 133,774 (181,906)
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations and other parts of this 10-K contain forward looking statements which
involve risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual results could differ
materially from the results discussed in forward looking statements.
OVERVIEW
The Company was incorporated in Delaware in June 1987 to design, develop,
manufacture and market wireless digital communications products. From inception
to 1991, the Company focused primarily on developing its core technology. The
Company used its core technology to generate revenues from the production of
prototype equipment pursuant to agreements with companies in the communications
industry. In 1992, the principal focus of the Company shifted from performing
such activities to the development of its PCS business.
Omnipoint Corporation ("Omnipoint" or the "Company") is a leader in
commercializing personal communications services ("PCS"). As of December 31,
1997, Omnipoint marketed wireless communications services to over 16 million
people (defined as "POPs") covered by networks primarily in the New York Major
Trading Area ("MTA") and Philadelphia area Basic Trading Areas ("BTA") and
surrounding BTAs. Omnipoint has licenses to provide such services in areas
covering approximately 96.5 million POPs, of which approximately 60% are located
in a contiguous region of the northeast U.S. from Maine to Virginia. In
addition, Omnipoint has licenses in southeast Florida and the Midwest. The
Company plans to continue to install equipment and establish additional mobility
and distribution channels in its markets. The Company is currently in the
engineering and design phase for the buildout of its major markets that are not
providing commercial service. As the principal focus of the Company has been the
development of its PCS business, there has been minimal contract and license fee
activity. The Company believes that period-to-period revenue comparisons are not
necessarily meaningful as an indication of future performance.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 COMPARED WITH YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996
Revenues for the year ended December 31, 1997 were $52.0 million, compared to
$531,000 for the year ended December 31, 1996. Revenues consisted primarily of
service revenue and handset sales associated with the hard launch of
commercial service of the New York MTA PCS network in February 1997, and the
Philadelphia PCS network in September 1997. This compares to 1996 which
included service revenue and handset sales since the November 1996 soft launch
of the New York MTA PCS network. The Company's Equipment Division also had
revenues of $8.5 million related to license fees and $1.0 million related to
engineering services in 1997 compared to no revenue in 1996.
Cost of service revenues and handset sales for 1997 were $108.3 million
compared to $3.2 million in 1996. This increase primarily relates to the nearly
full year of operations of the N.Y. PCS network in 1997 versus one month of
1996. Included in such 1997 amount is $8.0 million of inventory write-downs to
reflect lower net replacement cost of handset inventory, handset subsidies and
other costs for operating the services for launched networks.
Research and development expenses decreased by 31.7%, or approximately $11.1
million, to $23.9 million for the year ended December 31, 1997, compared to
$35.0 million for the year ended December 31, 1996. In 1996, PCS network
operations expenses of $27.4 million were included in research and development
expenses prior to the launch of commercial service of the New York MTA PCS
network. In 1997, the operations expenses of the PCS network of approximately
$36.3 million are included in cost of service revenue and handset sales. In
1996, research and development expenses included $4.8 million for project
management and other costs associated with the buildout of the IS661 Pilot
system. In 1997, the Company's research and development expenses increased
approximately $17.0 million associated with continued development of the IS661
PCS Fixed Access System ("PFAS") programs.
Sales, general and administrative expenses increased by 123.8%, or
approximately $58.3 million, to $105.4 million for the year ended December 31,
1997, compared to $47.1 million for the year ended December 31, 1996. Of this
increase, $26.4 million was due to payroll and payroll related expenses
associated with increases in headcount resulting from the expansion of the
Company's operations. The remaining increase consists primarily of $15.2 million
in marketing, $4.4 million in consulting fees, $5.0 million of rent and
utilities, $3.7 million of travel and related expenses and $2.8 million of other
professional fees associated with the Company's continued growth and buildout of
its PCS networks. The Company expects that such expenses will continue to
increase in 1998 as the Company continues to expand its operations.
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Depreciation and amortization increased by 237.2%, or approximately $37.1
million to $52.6 million for the year ended December 31, 1997, compared to $15.6
million for the year ended December 31, 1996. The increase in 1997 was
principally due to the commencement of depreciation on the network
infractructure equipment placed into commercial service.
Interest income increased by 21.5%, or approximately $2.3 million, to $13.0
million for the year ended December 31, 1997 compared to $10.7 million for the
year ended December 31, 1996.
Interest expense increased by 139.5%, or approximately $51.9 million, to
$89.1 million for the year ended December 31, 1997 compared to $37.2 million
for the year ended December 31, 1996. The increase was primarily due to $40.6
million of interest expense incurred in 1997 for the 11 5/8% Senior and Series A
Senior Notes due 2006 (the "1996 Senior Notes") and $14.1 million of interest on
the Company's PCS licenses, net of amount capitalized and $14.1 million related
to the loan payable under financing agreements. The Company capitalized
interest of $36.6 million relating to the PCS licenses and $18.0 million
relating to construction in progress during 1997.
On December 29, 1997, the Company entered into a $516.0 million Interim Credit
Facility (as defined below) which was used to pay off all amounts outstanding
under the NY MTA NT Credit Facility and the Ericsson Credit Facility.
Associated with this extinguishment of debt, the Company wrote off $6.6 million
of deferred financing costs associated with the NT and the Ericsson New York
Credit Facility, which has been reflected as an extraordinary loss.
Net loss increased by 152.9 %, or approximately $194.1 million to $321.0
million for the year ended December 31, 1997 compared to $126.9 million for the
year ended December 31, 1996. This increase was primarily due to increased
operating expenses, related to the Company's expansion of PCS operatons in 1997,
as well as an increase of $49.6 million in net interest expense.
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996 COMPARED WITH YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995
Revenues for 1996 were $531,000, all of which was associated with the soft
launch of the New York networks, compared to no revenues in 1995.
Research and development expenses increased by 143.8%, or approximately
$20.6 million, to $35.0 million for the year ended December 31, 1996 compared to
$14.3 million for the year ended December 31, 1995. The increase was due
primarily to an increase of $2.6 million for project management and other costs
associated with the buildout of the IS-661 pilot system and New York MTA PCS
1900 infrastructure, an increase of $1.7 million for equipment leases and
rentals, and an increase of $10.3 million in payroll and related taxes, employee
benefits and employee recruiting costs associated with the Company's continued
growth and its development of its proprietary technology.
Sales, general and administrative expenses increased by 273.8%, or
approximately $34.5 million, to $47.1 million for the year ended December 31,
1996 compared to $12.6 million for the year ended December 31, 1995. Of this
increase, $7.6 million was due to payroll related expenses associated with
increases in headcount resulting from the expansion of the Company's operations.
The remaining increase consists primarily of $4.0 million in marketing expense,
$10.1 million of inventory write-downs to reflect net replacement cost and $3.5
million in rent, utilities and other building expenses. The Company expects that
such expenses will continue to increase significantly in 1997, as the company
continues to expand its operations.
Depreciation and amortization increased by 40.9% or approximately $4.5
million to $15.6 million for the year ended December 31, 1996 compared to $11.0
million for the year ended December 31, 1995. The increase in the 1996 period
was due to a general increase in depreciation related to the Company's network
infrastructure equipment as a result of activation of the PCS networks.
Interest and other income increased approximately $10.0 million to $10.7
million for the year ended December 31, 1996 compared to $0.7 million for the
year ended December 31, 1995. The increase was due to the
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increase in interest earned on interest bearing cash and cash equivalents and
short-term investments. The increase in cash and cash equivalents and short-term
investments resulted from the issuance of $25.0 million in senior notes in
November 1995, $25.0 million in convertible notes in November and December 1995,
the proceeds of $118.4 million received from the Company's IPO in January 1996,
$110.7 million from a follow-on offering in July 1996 and $352.4 million from
sales of two tranches of 11-5/8% Senior Notes due 2006 (the "1996 Senior Notes")
in August and December of 1996.
Interest expense increased approximately $36.7 million, to $37.2 million for
the year ended December 31, 1996 as compared to $0.5 million for the year ended
December 31, 1995. The increase was due to $20.2 million of interest expense for
the New York MTA Pioneer Preference license, $11.0 million for the 1996 Senior
Notes, $4.1 million for the five-year term Senior Notes in an aggregate
principal amount of $25.0 million (the "1995 Senior Notes"), and $0.9 million
associated with the NT Credit Facility.
Net loss increased approximately $89.1 million to $126.9 million for the
year ended December 31, 1996 compared to $37.8 million for the year ended
December 31, 1995. This increase was due primarily to a general increase in
operating expenses, as well as an increase of approximately $26.7 million in net
interest expense.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Since its formation through December 31, 1997, the Company has financed its
operations and met its capital requirements primarily through the IPO, a follow-
on public offering, three Preferred Stock offerings, sale of the 1995 Senior
Notes, two private placements of the 1996 Senior Notes, vendor financings and
the interim credit facility.
As of December 31, 1997, the Company had negative working capital of
approximately $92.2 million including $79.5 million of FCC obligations due
within one year. Operating activities used net cash of $19.7 million in 1995,
$64.5 million in 1996 and $167.0 million in 1997. The increase resulted
primarily from losses incurred with the expansion of its PCS operations.
Investing activities used net cash of $44.0 million in 1995, $290.4 million in
1996, and $360.3 million in 1997. The increase in investing activities consists
of purchases of network infrastructure assets, payments for D, E and F Block
licenses and capitalized interest on the C and F Block licenses and construction
in progress, offset by refunds of FCC deposits and proceeds from sales of short
term investments. Total financing activities provided net cash of $116.0 million
in 1995, $512.2 million in 1996 and $375.9 million in 1997. During 1997,
financing activities consisted of proceeds and payments on vendor financings and
proceeds from the Interim Credit Facility as compared to 1996 which includes
proceeds from the Company's initial public offering and follow-on offering and
proceeds from the 1996 Senior Notes.
On March 31, 1997, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau of the FCC
suspended all C and F Block installment payments. On September 25, 1997, the
FCC rescinded the suspension of payments effective March 31, 1998. The FCC
provided Licensees the choice to continue making payments under the original FCC
License Obligation Notes ("Notes") or elect one of three options by January 15,
1998 (subsequently extended to February 27, 1998 and additionally extended
beyond February 27, 1998 until an Order on Reconsideration is issued and
published in the Federal Register) as follows: disaggregation, amnesty and
prepayment.
The Company has 60 days from the date the Order on Reconsideration is
published in the Federal Register to make its election. Payments on the C and F
Block Licenses will resume no earlier than 90 days from the date the Order on
Reconsideration is published in the Federal Register. The Company continues to
accrue interest on all of its C and F Block licensees. The Company is currently
evaluating its options and therefore can not determine the impact of its
elections on its financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
On December 29, 1997, OCI entered into a $516.0 million interim credit
facility with DLJ Capital Funding, Inc. ("DLJ") and certain other parties (the
"Interim Credit Facility"). The Company immediately borrowed $325.0 million and
repaid all amounts outstanding under (i) a $382.5 million credit facility with
Northern Telecom dated as
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of August 7, 1996 ("NT Credit Facility") to finance the purchase of equipment
and services from Northern Telecom for the New York MTA market and certain
related construction costs, third-party equipment and other expenses and (ii) a
$132.0 million credit facility with Ericsson, dated as of August 7, 1996 (the
"Ericsson New York Credit Facility"), to finance the purchase of equipment and
services from Ericsson for the New York MTA market and certain related
construction costs, third-party equipment and other expenses. On February 17,
1998, OCI refinanced the Interim Credit Facility with a $750.0 million credit
commitment with DLJ and certain other parties (the "Permanent Credit Facility")
pursuant to (a) a $595 million credit facility agreement and (b) a $155 million
note purchase agreement (the "Agreements"). The $595 million credit facility
agreement may be increased under certain circumstances. On February 17, 1998,
OCI borrowed $450.0 million (of which $295 million was funded under the credit
facility agreement and the entire $155 million was funded under the note
purchase agreement), a portion of the proceeds of which was used to fully repay
outstanding borrowings including accrued interest on the Interim Credit
Facility. Under the terms of the Agreements, OCI and the Company are subject to
certain financial and operational covenants, including restrictions on the
Company's ability to pay dividends, level of indebtedness, and certain other
financial maintenance requirements. The Agreements are collateralized by
substantially all of the assets of OCI and its license subsidiary, including a
pledge of all capital stock and such license subsidiary, as well as 95.6% of the
capital stock of OCI. The obligations of OCI under the Agreements are supported
by guarantees by Omnipoint Holdings, Inc., Omnipoint Investments Two, Inc. and
Omnipoint PCS, Inc., each a directly held, wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Company, and secured by substantially all of their assets. The principal amount
of the Agreements are payable in installments beginning June 30, 1998, with a
final payment due on February 17, 2006. Interest on such amount is payable
quarterly in arrears or at the end of an applicable interest period as provided
in the Agreements.
On August 4, 1997, Omnipoint MB Holdings, Inc. ("OMB"), an indirectly-held,
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a credit facility agreement
with Ericsson Inc. to provide financing to the Company for up to $352.5 million
for the purpose of financing the buildout of networks in the Boston and Miami
markets, (the "Ericsson MB Facility"). The Ericsson MB Facility finances future
purchases and installations of telecommunications equipment, engineering
services, certain related construction costs, third-party equipment and other
expenses and up to $100.0 million for the unrestricted use of OMB, including
making a loan to the Company. The Ericsson MB Facility provides the immediate
availability of $202.5 million, of which $100.0 million was funded to OMB at
closing. The Company at its sole option can repay or prepay in whole or in
part interest or principal under the $100 million portion of the loan in cash or
with the Company's Common Stock under certain conditions. The remaining $150.0
million is dependent on a loan guarantee from a governmental agency. If the loan
guarantee is completed before June 30, 1998, the Company will grant Ericsson a
five year exclusive right to supply network equipment for the Boston and Miami
markets. As of December 31, 1997, the Company had $128.0 million outstanding
under the Ericsson MB Facility.
Under the terms of the Ericsson MB Facility, OMB is subject to certain
financial and operational covenants including restrictions on OMB's ability to
pay dividends, restrictions on indebtedness and certain financial maintenance
requirements. Additionally, the Ericsson MB Facility provides that, among other
events, the failure of OMB to pay when due amounts owing to the FCC shall
constitute an event of default. The Ericsson MB Facility is collateralized by
substantially all of the assets of OMB and each of the license and operating
subsidiaries for the Boston and Miami markets, including a pledge of all capital
stock of each such license and operating subsidiaries as well as capital stock
of OMB.
The principal amount of portions of the facility financing equipment purchases
from Ericsson, and certain eligible third party provided costs, is repayable in
installments beginning 2001, with a final payment due on August 4, 2006. The
Company at its sole option can repay the $85.0 million portion of the loan in
cash or the Company's Common Stock under certain conditions. Interest on such
amount is payable quarterly (of which a portion of the loan proceeds are
available to finance such interest payments). The $100 million portion funded at
closing, has no required principal amortization, and matures on August 4, 2007.
Interest on such portion is payable semi-annually (of which interest may be
accreted until August 4, 2003).
On July 25, 1997, OPCS Philadelphia Holdings, LLC ("OPCS"), an indirectly-
held, wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, entered into a credit facility
agreement with Ericsson to provide financing to OPCS for up to $120.0 million
for the purpose of financing the buildout of networks in the Philadelphia and
Dover markets (the "Ericsson Philadelphia Facility"). As of December 31, 1997,
the Company had approximately $60.8 million outstanding under the Ericsson
Philadelphia Facility.
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Under the terms of the Ericsson Philadelphia Facility, OPCS is subject to
certain financial and operational covenants including restrictions on OPCS's
ability to pay dividends, restrictions on indebtedness and certain other
financial maintenance requirements. Additionally, the Ericsson Philadelphia
Facility provides that, among other events, the failure of OPCS to pay when due
amounts owing to the FCC shall constitute an event of default. The Ericsson
Philadelphia Facility is collateralized by substantially all of the assets of
OPCS and each of the license and operating subsidiaries for the Philadelphia and
Dover markets, including a pledge of all capital stock of each such license and
operating subsidiary as well as capital stock of OPCS.
The principal amount of the Ericsson Philadelphia Facility is payable in
twenty installments beginning in the year 2001, with a final payment due on
December 31, 2005. Interest on such amount is payable quarterly in arrears with
regard to base rate loans and at the end of an applicable interest period with
regard to LIBOR loans (of which a portion of the loan proceeds are
available to finance such interest payments).
On January 30, 1998, Omnipoint Midwest Holdings, LLC ("OMWH"), an indirectly-
held, wholly-owed subsidiary of the Company, entered into a credit facility
agreement with Northern Telecom, Inc. to provide financing to the Company for up
to $400.0 million for the purpose of financing the buildout of networks in
certain Midwest markets, including the Detroit and Indianapolis markets as well
as certain other designated markets including Atlantic City (the "NT Midwest
Facility") The NT Midwest Facility provides that up to $85.0 million is
available for any purpose, including a loan to the Company.
Under the terms of the NT Midwest Facility, OMWH is subject to certain
financial and operational covenants, including restrictions on OMWH's
ability to pay dividends, level of indebtedness, and certain other financial
maintenance requirements. The NT Midwest Facility is collateralized by
substantially all the assets of the OMWH and the license and operating
subsidiaries for the Midwest and certain other designated markets, including a
pledge of all capital stock of each such license and operating subsidiaries, as
well as all the capital stock of the Company's subsidiary, OMWH Holdings, LLC.
A portion of the NT Midwest Facility is available to finance equipment
purchases from Northern Telecom and certain eligible third party expenses and is
payable in installments beginning in 2002, with a final payment due on December
31, 2006. Interest on such amount is payable quarterly. The $85.0 million
portion of the NT Midwest Facility, has no required amortization, and matures on
March 31, 2008. Interest on such portion is payable semi-annually (which
interest may be accreted until March 31, 2004). The Company at its sole option
can repay or prepay in whole or in part interest or principal under the $85.0
million portion of the loan in cash or the Company's Common Stock under certain
conditions. The NT Midwest Facility was provided in conjunction with the
Amendment to the Northern Telecom Supply Agreement, wherein the Company and its
affiliates agreed to purchase at least $210.0 million of equipment and services
from Northern Telecom over a four-year period and to purchase GSM PCS network
exclusively from Northern Telecom in the Midwest markets.
In 1996, the Company, through its subsidiary, OCI, signed a five year
agreement with Ericsson to purchase $85.0 million of infrastructure equipment,
software and engineering, installation and testing services. The Company
subsequently amended the Ericsson Supply agreement to purchase a total of $257.5
million of qualified equipment and services from any of the Company's
affiliates. In 1996, the Company also signed an agreement to purchase $250
million of equipment and services through 2001 from Northern Telecom.
On November 22, 1995, the Company sold variable interest rate 1995 Senior
Notes, in the aggregate amount of $25.0 million, together with warrants to
purchase 625,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $.004 per share.
The 1995 Senior Notes mature in five years and may be prepaid at any time. The
note purchase agreement contains certain covenants and restrictions on the
Company, including a restriction on the payment of cash dividends and the
requirement that any indebtedness of the Company be pari passu or subordinate to
the 1995 Senior Notes.
On November 29, 1995, the Company sold Convertible Subordinated Notes in the
aggregate amount of $15.0 million, together with warrants to purchase 375,000
shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $.004 per share. On December 18,
1995, the Company sold Convertible Subordinated Notes in the aggregate amount of
$10.0 million to Hansol, together with warrants to purchase 250,000 shares of
Common Stock at an exercise price of
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$.004 per share. The Convertible Subordinated Notes were converted upon the
closing of the IPO into 1,562,500 shares of Common Stock.
On January 31, 1996, the Company completed its IPO of 8,050,000 shares of
Common Stock resulting in proceeds, net of related expenses, of approximately
$118.4 million. In connection with the IPO, the Preferred Stock was converted
into 10,605,591 shares of Common Stock and the Convertible Subordinated Notes
were converted into 1,562,500 shares of Common Stock. The Company used a
portion of the net proceeds to pay down the outstanding balance of $36.5 million
due pursuant to a credit agreement.
On July 3, 1996, the Company completed a public offering of 4,500,000
primary shares of Common Stock resulting in proceeds, net of related expenses,
of approximately $110.7 million.
On September 17, 1996, the Company was awarded 18 Entrepreneurs' Band BTA C
Block licenses for an aggregate price of $509.1 million. The Company made its
down payment of 10%, or $51.0 million in two equal installments, on May 14, 1996
and September 24, 1996. The remaining 90% of the license payments, or $458.2
million, will be due in quarterly installments beginning in the year 2003 and
continuing until 2006 and will bear interest until paid at 7%. On December 31,
1996, the Company made an initial interest-only payment for the C Block licenses
of approximately $9.2 million. The Entrepreneurs' Band BTA licenses are
accounted for in accordance with the agreed upon industry practices. Based on
the Company's estimate of borrowing costs for debt with terms similar to the
U.S. government financing, at the time such licenses were issued, the Company
used an 11% discount rate. Accordingly, the licenses were recorded at a net
present value of $411.0 million. Interest incurred for such licenses will be
capitalized during the buildout phase and amortization of such license costs
will begin with the commencement of service to customers.
On April 28, 1997 and June 27, 1997 the Company was awarded 109 D, E, and F
Block licenses for an aggregate of $181.4 million (net of the 25% small business
discount on the F Block Licenses) on April 28, 1997, and June 27, 1997. In
January 1997, the Company made an initial down payment of approximately $28.8
million to the FCC. In June 1997, the Company made an additional payment of
$33.2 million related to the licenses issued April 28, 1997. On July 14, 1997,
the Company made its final payment (excluding debt service for the F Block) of
$59.9 million. The remaining $59.4 million for the F Block licenses is payable
over the next ten years.
The Company believes that access to capital and financial flexibility are
necessary to successfully implement its strategy. The Company believes the
proceeds from the sale of the 1996 Senior Notes, in combination with the
Permanent Facility, the Ericsson MB Facility, the Ericsson Philadelphia
Facility, and the NT Midwest Facility will be sufficient to fund operating
losses, capital expenditures and working capital necessary for the buildout of
the Company's PCS networks through the end of 1998. To the extent that the
buildout of these networks is faster than expected, the costs are greater than
anticipated or the Company takes advantage of other opportunities, including
those that may arise through current and future FCC actions, the Company may
require additional funding to implement its business strategy. After giving
affect to the Midwest and Permanent Facilities, the Company has 958.7 million of
available financing.
The Company's future capital requirements will depend upon many factors,
including the successful development of new products, the extent and timing of
acceptance of the Company's equipment in the market, requirements to maintain
adequate manufacturing facilities, the progress of the Company's research and
development efforts, expansion of the Company's marketing and sales efforts, the
Company's results of operations and the status of competitive products. The
Company believes that cash and cash equivalents on hand, anticipated revenues,
vendor financing and additional strategic partnerships will be adequate to fund
its operations and its network buildout through the end of 1998. There can be
no assurance, however, that the Company will not require additional financing
during such period to fund its operations. The Company believes that it will
require substantial amounts of additional capital over the next several years
and anticipates that this capital will be derived from a mix of public offerings
and private placements of debt or equity securities or both.
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FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT FUTURE OPERATING RESULTS
The Company believes that its future operating results over both the short
and long term will be subject to annual and quarterly fluctuations due to
several factors, some of which are outside the control of the Company. These
factors include the cost of buildout of the networks (including any
unanticipated costs associated therewith), fluctuating market demand for the
Company's equipment and services, establishment of a market for PCS, pricing,
competitive services, the timing of significant orders for its equipment, delays
in the introduction of the Company's equipment, competitive equipment
introductions, changes in the regulatory environment, the cost and availability
of equipment components and general economic conditions.
The Company's success in the implementation and operation of its networks is
subject to certain factors beyond the Company's control. These factors include,
without limitation, changes in the general and local economic conditions,
availability of equipment, changes in communication service rates charged by
others, changes in the supply and demand for PCS and the commercial viability of
PCS systems as a result of competition from wireline and wireless operators in
the same geographic region, changes in the federal and state regulatory schemes
affecting the operation of PCS systems (including the enactment of new statutes
and the promulgation of changes in the interpretation or enforcement of existing
or new rules and regulations) and changes in technology that have the potential
of rendering obsolete the Omnipoint/GSM system as well as other systems planned
for deployment. In addition, the extent of the potential demand for PCS in the
Company's markets cannot be estimated with any degree of certainty. There can be
no assurance that one or more of these factors will not have an adverse effect
on the Company's financial conditions and results of operations.
The Company recognizes that it must ensure that its products and operations
will not be adversely impacted by year 2000 software failures (the "Year 2000"
issue) which can arise in time-sensitive software applications which utilize a
field of two digits to define an applicable year. In such applications, a date
using "00" as the year may be recognized as the year 1900 rather than the year
2000. In general, the Company expects to resolve Year 2000 issues through
planned replacement or upgrades. The Company is in the process of assessing the
impact of the Year 2000 on the Company's operations and is working with the
appropriate application vendors and consultants to formulate and implement the
most cost-effective approach to the Year 2000 issue. The associated cost
requirements to address this issue have not yet been determined and there can
be no assurance that there will not be interruptions of operations or other
limitations of system functionality or that the Company will not incur
significant costs to avoid such interruptions or limitations.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In June 1997, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130,
"Reporting Comprehensive Income" ("SFAS 130"), was issued which requires
businesses to disclose comprehensive income and its components in general
purpose financial statements, with reclassification of prior period financial
statements. SFAS 130 is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December
15, 1997 and its adoption is not expected to have a material impact on the
Company's disclosures.
In June 1997, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131,
"Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information" ("SFAS
131"), was issued which redefines how operating segments are determined and
requires disclosures of certain financial and descriptive information about a
company's operating segments. SFAS 131 is effective for fiscal periods beginning
after December 15, 1997 and its adoption may require additional disclosure of
the Company's historical financial data.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISKS.
Not applicable.
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.
The information required by Item 8 of Part II is incorporated herein by
reference to the Consolidated Financial Statements filed with this report; see
Item 14 of Part IV.
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
None.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY.
The information required by Item 10 is hereby incorporated by reference
from the Proxy Statement of Omnipoint Corporation.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
The information required by Item 11 is hereby incorporated by reference
from the Proxy Statement of Omnipoint Corporation.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT.
The information required by Item 12 is hereby incorporated by reference
from the Proxy Statement of Omnipoint Corporation.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS.
The information required by Item 13 is hereby incorporated by reference
from the Proxy Statement of Omnipoint Corporation.
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PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K."@[B
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(a) Documents filed as part of the report:
(1) Report of Independent Accountants F-2
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 1996 and 1997 F-3
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended
December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997 F-4
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) for the
years ended December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997 F-5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended
December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997 F-6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-7
(2) Financial Statement Schedule S-1
(3) Exhibits
Exhibit Number Description
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3.1* Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant.
3.2@@@ Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant.
4.2 See Exhibit 3.1.
10.1@ Registrant's Amended and Restated 1990 Stock Option Plan.
10.2@ Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement under Registrant's 1990 Stock
Option Plan.
10.3@ Form of Stock Option Agreement under Registrant's 1990 Stock Option
Plan for non-qualified options.
10.4@ Form of Stock Option Agreement outside scope of Registrant's 1990 Stock
Option Plan for non-qualified options.
10.5@ Warrant Certificate, dated August 2, 1991, by and between the
Registrant and Allen & Company Incorporated.
10.6@ Warrant Certificate, dated August 2, 1991, by and between the
Registrant and Allen & Company Incorporated.
10.7@ Letter agreement, dated June 29, 1995, by and between the Registrant
and Allen & Company Incorporated (relating to Exhibit 10.6).
10.8 [Intentionally left blank.]
10.9@ Common Stock Purchase Warrant issued March 10, 1995, granted to Madison
Dearborn Capital Partners, L.P.
10.10@ Common Stock Purchase Warrant issued March 10, 1995, granted to Madison
Dearborn Capital Partners, L.P.
10.11@ Employment Agreement, effective October 1, 1995, by and between the
Registrant, Omnipoint Communications Inc. and George F. Schmitt.
10.12@ Promissory Note, dated October 1, 1995, by George F. Schmitt.
10.13@ Stock Restriction Agreement, dated October 1, 1995, by and between the
Registrant and George F. Schmitt.
10.14@ Employment Agreement, dated April 17, 1995, by and between the
Registrant and Bradley E. Sparks.
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10.15@ Promissory Note, dated April 17, 1995, by Bradley E. Sparks.
10.16@ Stock Restriction Agreement, dated April 17, 1995, by and between the
Registrant and Bradley E. Sparks.
10.17*** Employment Agreement, dated November 3, 1996, by and between the
Registrant and Kjell S. Andersson.
10.18*** Promissory Note, dated February 24, 1997, by Kjell S. Andersson.
10.19*** Stock Restriction Agreement, dated February 24, 1997, by and between
the Registrant and Kjell S. Andersson.
10.20@ Series B Convertible Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement, dated August
9, 1993, by and among the Registrant and Madison Dearborn Capital
Partners, L.P.
10.21@ Amendment No. 1 to Series B Convertible Preferred Stock Purchase
Agreement, dated June 29, 1995, by and between the Registrant and
Madison Dearborn Capital Partners, L.P.
10.22@ Series C Convertible Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement, dated June 29,
1995, by and among the Registrant and the other parties named therein.
10.23@ Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement, dated June 29,
1995, by and among the Registrant and the parties named therein.
10.24@ First Amended and Restated Voting Agreement, dated June 29, 1995, by
and among the Registrant and the other parties named therein.
10.25@ OEM Supply Agreement for Omnipoint PCS (Personal Communication
Systems) Products, dated September 22, 1994, by and between the
Registrant and Northern Telecom Inc.
10.26@ Manufacturing License and Escrow Agreement for Personal Communication
Service Products, dated February 28, 1995, by and between the
Registrant and Northern Telecom Inc.
10.27@ Collaborative Development Agreement, dated March 1, 1995, by and
between the Registrant and Northern Telecom Inc.
10.28@ Reciprocal OEM Agreement Memorandum of Understanding, dated March 30,
1995, by and between the Registrant and Northern Telecom Inc.
10.29@ Supply Agreement, dated September 22, 1994, by and between Omnipoint
Communications Inc. and Northern Telecom Inc.
10.30@ Amendment No. 1 to Supply Agreement, dated July 21, 1995, by and
between Omnipoint Communications Inc. and Northern Telecom Inc.
10.31 [Intentionally left blank.]
10.32***+++ Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated August 7, 1996,
by and between Omnipoint Communications Inc. and Northern Telecom Inc.
10.33***+++ Loan Agreement, dated August 7, 1996, by and between Omnipoint
Communications Inc. and Ericsson Inc., as amended.
10.34@ Memorandum of Understanding, dated April 21, 1995, by and between the
Registrant and Pacific Bell Mobile Services.
10.35@ Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement dated November 22, 1995, between
the Registrant and the purchasers named therein.
10.36@ Senior Note Due 2000 issued by the Registrant on November 22, 1995 to
the holder identified therein.
10.37@ Senior Note Due 2000 issued by the Registrant on November 22, 1995 to
the holder identified therein.
10.38@+ Memorandum of Understanding, dated November 22, 1995, by and between
the Registrant and Ericsson Inc.
10.39@ Letter Agreement, dated January 24, 1996, by and between the Registrant
and Ericsson Inc.
10.40@ Letter of Intent, dated October 26, 1995, by and between the Registrant
and BellSouth Personal Communications, Inc.
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10.41@ Contract for Sale of Real Estate, dated August 30, 1995, by and between
F&R Bari Realty, Ltd., Inc. and Omnipoint Communications Inc.
10.42@ Lease Agreement, dated October 15, 1995, by and between the Registrant
and Baetis Properties, Inc.
10.43**++ Acquisition Agreement for Ericsson CMS 40 Personal Communications
Systems (PCS) Infrastructure Equipment, dated as of April 16, 1996, by and between
Ericsson Inc. and Omnipoint Communications.
10.44**++ Acquisition Supply and License Agreement for Omnipoint Personal
Communications Systems (PCS) Infrastructure Equipment, dated as of April 16, 1996, by
and between Ericsson Inc. and the Registrant.
10.45**++ Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Ericsson Inc. Masko Terminal
Units, dated as of April 16, 1996, by and between Ericsson, Inc. and Omnipoint
Communications Inc.
10.46**++ Memorandum of Understanding, dated April 2, 1996, by
and between Orbitel Mobile Communications Inc. and the Registrant
10.47@@ Letter of Intent, dated November 20, 1995, by and between the
Registrant and Western Wireless Corporation
10.48@@ Letter of Intent, dated February 26, 1996, by and between Omnipoint
Communications Inc. and American Portable Telecom, Inc.
10.49@@ Letter of Intent, dated March 22, 1996, by and between Omnipoint
Communications Inc. and American Personal Communications.
10.50@@ Letter of Intent, dated May 13, 1996, by and between the Registrant and
InterCel, Inc.
10.51@@ License Agreement, dated March 22, 1996, by and between the Registrant
and Bender & Company, Inc.
10.52@@ Second License Agreement, dated April 17, 1996, by and between
Registrant and Bender & Company, Inc.
10.53@@ Lease Agreement, dated March 1, 1996, by and between Omniset
Corporation and Roots Stone Limited Partnership.
10.54*** Agreement dated as of February 24, 1997 between the Registrant and
Kjell S. Andersson, amending Employment Agreement dated November 3, 1996.
10.55#! Loan Agreement by and among Omnipoint MB Holdings, Inc., Ericsson Inc.
and certain other lenders named therein, dated July 25, 1997.
10.56##!! Loan Agreement by and among OPCS Philadelphia Holdings, Inc.,
Ericsson Inc. and certain other lenders named therein, dated July 25, 1997.
10.57##!! Loan Agreement by and among Omnipoint Midwest Holdings, LLC, Northern
Telecom Inc. and certain other lenders named therein, dated January 30, 1998.
10.58##!! Loan Agreement by and among Omnipoint Corporation, Omnipoint
Communications Inc., DLJ Capital Funding Inc. and certain other lenders
named therein, dated February 17, 1998.
10.59##!! Note Purchase Agreement by and among Omnipoint Corporation, Omnipoint
Communications Inc., IBJ Schroder Bank & Trust Company and certain other
purchasers named therein, dated February 17, 1998.
21.1@ Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
23.1 Consent of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.
24.1 Power of Attorney (included in signature pages).
27 Financial Data Schedule.
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@ Incorporated herein by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on
Form S-1, No. 33-98360.
@@ Incorporated herein by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on
Form S-1, No. 33-03739.
@@@ Incorporated herein by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on
Form S-4, No. 333-19895.
* Incorporated herein by reference to Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995.
** Incorporated herein by reference to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K, filed May 3, 1996.
*** Incorporated herein by reference to the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996.
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# Incorporated herein by reference to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K, filed August 28, 1997.
## Incorporated herein by reference to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K, filed March 26, 1998.
+ Portions of this Exhibit were omitted and have been filed separately with
the Secretary of the Commission pursuant to the Registrant's Application
Requesting Confidential Treatment under Rule 406 of the Act, which
application was granted by the Commission.
++ Portions of this Exhibit were omitted and filed separately with the
Secretary of the Commission pursuant to the Registrant's Application
Requesting Confidential Treatment under Rule 24b-2 under the Exchange Act
of 1934, filed May 3,1996.
+++ Portions of this Exhibit were omitted and filed separately with the
Secretary of the Commission pursuant to the Registrant's Application
Requesting Confidential Treatment under Rule 24b-2 under the Exchange Act of
1934, filed March 31,1997.
! Portions of this Exhibit were omitted and filed separately with the
Secretary of the Commission pursuant to the Registrant's Application
Requesting Confidential Treatment under Rule 24b-2 under the Exchange Act
of 1934, filed August 28,1997.
!! Portions of the Exhibit were omitted and filed separately with the Secretary
of the Commission pursuant to the Registrant's Application Requesting
Confidential Treatment under Rule 24b-2 under the Exchange Act of 1934,
filed March 26, 1998.
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___________________________
(b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
None.
(c) EXHIBITS
The exhibits required by this Item are listed under Item 14(a)(3).
(d) FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE
The consolidated financial statement schedule required by this Item
are listed under Item 14(a)(2).
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Company has duly caused this Report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in Bethesda,
Maryland, on the 31th of March, 1998.
OMNIPOINT CORPORATION
By: /s/ Douglas G. Smith
-------------------------------------
Douglas G. Smith
President and Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of
the Company in the capacities and on the date indicated.
Each person whose signature appears below in so signing also makes,
constitutes and appoints Douglas G. Smith and Edwin M. Martin, Jr., and each of
them acting alone, his true and lawful attorney-in-fact, with full power of
substitution, for him in any and all capacities, to execute and cause to be
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission any and all amendments and
post-effective amendments to this Report, with exhibits thereto and other
documents in connection therewith, and hereby ratifies and confirms all that
said attorney-in-fact or his substitute or substitutes may do or cause to be
done by virtue hereof.
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<CAPTION>
Signature TITLE DATE
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
/s/ Douglas G. Smith President, Chief Executive March 31, 1998
- ------------------------ Officer, Chairman of the
Douglas G. Smith Board and Director (Principal
Executive Officer)
/s/ George F. Schmitt Executive Vice President and March 31, 1998
- ------------------------ Director; President of
George F. Schmitt Omnipoint Communications Inc.
/s/ Bradley E. Sparks Chief Financial Officer March 31, 1998
- ------------------------ (Principal Financial and
Bradley E. Sparks Accounting Officer)
/s/ James J. Ross Director and Vice Chairman March 31, 1998
- ------------------------ of the Board
James J. Ross
/s/ Evelyn Goldfine Director March 31, 1998
- ------------------------
Evelyn Goldfine
/s/ Richard L. Fields Director March 31, 1998
- ------------------------
Richard L. Fields
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/s/ Paul J. Finnegan Director March 31, 1998
- ------------------------
Paul J. Finnegan
/s/ James N. Perry, Jr. Director March 31, 1998
- ------------------------
James N. Perry, Jr.
/s/ Arjun Gupta Director March 31, 1998
- ------------------------
Arjun Gupta
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OMNIPOINT CORPORATION
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Report of Independent Accountants F-2
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 1996 and 1997 F-3
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997 F-4
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997 F-5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997 F-6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-7
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Omnipoint Corporation:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Omnipoint
Corporation as of December 31, 1996 and 1997, and the related consolidated
statements of operations, stockholders' equity (deficit), and cash flows for
each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1997. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of
Omnipoint Corporation as of December 31, 1996 and 1997, and the consolidated
results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the
period ended December 31, 1997, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.
Boston, Massachusetts
March 30, 1998
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OMNIPOINT CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
------------------------
1996 1997
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 215,029 $ 63,581
Short term investments 46,827 15,009
Escrow deposit (Note 9) 43,516 51,230
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $0 and $5,746 as of
December 31, 1996 and 1997, respectively 47 20,079
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (Note 4) 1,748 8,554
Inventory (Note 5) 37,490 39,962
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Total current assets 344,657 198,415
Fixed assets, net (Note 6)
Network infrastructure equipment in-service 67,252 263,781
Construction in progress 89,033 274,575
Other fixed assets 38,883 93,520
Accumulated depreciation (8,317) (46,886)
---------- ----------
Fixed assets, net 186,851 584,990
FCC Licensing costs, net of accumulated amortization of
$17,804 and $28,854 as of December 31, 1996 and 1997,
respectively (Note 10) 752,189 938,533
Investment in joint ventures -- 23,180
FCC deposit (Note 13) 60,000 --
Escrow deposit (Note 9) 48,466 --
Deferred financing costs and other intangible assets, net of
accumulated amortization of $2,089 and $2,814 as of
December 31, 1996 and 1997, respectively 27,047 27,534
Other long-term assets 262 6,937
---------- ----------
Total assets $1,419,472 $1,779,589
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable 73,878 124,112
Accrued expenses (Note 7) 12,333 26,023
Accrued interest payable (Note 9) 12,072 57,791
FCC license obligations (Note 9 and 10) -- 79,527
Deferred revenue -- 3,059
Capital lease obligations (Note 14) 59 68
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Total current liabilities 98,342 290,580
Loan payable under financing agreements (Note 9) -- 513,766
Senior notes (Note 9) 18,617 19,797
11 5/8% Senior and Series A Senior Notes due 2006 (Note 9) 458,886 458,289
FCC license obligations (Note 10) 709,853 679,063
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 9 through 14)
Stockholders' equity (deficit) (Notes 8, 9 and 15):
Common stock, par value $.01 per share; authorized 75,000,000
shares, 50,969,300 shares and 52,270,879 shares issued and
outstanding at December 31, 1996, and 1997, respectively 510 523
Additional paid-in capital 329,772 334,231
Accumulated deficit (186,428) (507,438)
Unearned compensation (8,883) (7,136)
Notes receivable (Note 3) (1,197) (2,086)
---------- ----------
Total stockholders' equity (deficit) 133,774 (181,906)
---------- ----------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit) $1,419,472 $1,779,589
========== ==========
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
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OMNIPOINT CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
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<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
1995 1996 1997
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues:
Service and handset revenues, net $ --- $ 531 $ 42,377
License fees and engineering services (Note 12) --- --- 9,573
-------- --------- ---------
Total revenues --- 531 51,950
Operating expenses:
Cost of service revenues and handset sales --- 3,230 108,335
Research and development 14,345 34,975 23,932
Sales, general and administrative 12,619 47,140 105,375
Depreciation and amortization 11,038 15,587 52,644
-------- --------- ---------
Total operating expenses 38,002 100,932 290,286
-------- --------- ---------
Loss from operations (38,002) (100,401) (238,336)
-------- --------- ---------
Other income (expense):
Interest income 749 10,697 12,978
Interest expense (Notes 9 and 10) (517) (37,226) (89,061)
-------- --------- ---------
Loss before extraordinary item (37,770) (126,930) (314,419)
Extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt (Note 9) --- --- 6,591
-------- --------- ---------
Net loss $(37,770) $(126,930) $(321,010)
======== ========= =========
Loss per share before extraordinary item - basic and diluted --- $(2.74) $ (6.10)
Loss per share on extraordinary item - basic and diluted --- --- $ (0.13)
Net loss per share - basic and diluted --- $(2.74) $ (6.23)
======== ========= =========
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted --- 46,253 51,554
======== ========= =========
Pro forma net loss per common share (unaudited) (Note 2) $(1.16)
========
Pro forma weighted average common shares outstanding
(unaudited) (Note 2) 32,658
========
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Earnings per share data have been restated for all periods presented to reflect
the adoption of SFAS 128 as of December 31, 1997.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
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OMNIPOINT CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1996, AND 1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
TOTAL
COMMON STOCK ADDITIONAL STOCKHOLDERS'
----------------------
PAID-IN ACCUMULATED UNEARNED NOTES EQUITY
SHARES AMOUNT CAPITAL DEFICIT COMPENSATION RECEIVABLE (DEFICIT)
----------- ----------- --------- ----------- -------------- ----------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance, December 31, 1994 24,428,424 $244 $ 14,334 $ (21,728) $ (20) $ (246) $ (7,416)
---------- ---- -------- --------- ------------- ---------- ---------
Issuance of 151,714 shares of Series B
preferred stock in payment of Series B
dividend --- --- (1,517) --- --- --- (1,517)
Dividends accrued on Series B and
Series C preferred stock --- --- (1,839) --- --- --- (1,839)
Issuance of warrants 17,797 17,797
Issuance of common stock in exchange
for services 8,700 --- 58 --- --- --- 58
Exercise of stock options 83,994 1 91 --- --- --- 92
Issuance of options in the form of
advanced compensation --- --- 112 --- (112) --- ---
Amortization of unearned compensation --- --- --- --- 109 --- 109
Issuance of restricted stock in
exchange for employee notes
receivable 137,500 2 824 --- --- (826) ---
Issuance of employee note receivable --- --- --- --- --- (87) (87)
Interest on employee notes receivable --- --- --- --- --- (29) (29)
Forgiveness of employee notes receivable --- --- --- --- --- 54 54
Net loss --- --- --- (37,770) --- (37,770)
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Balance, December 31, 1995 24,658,618 247 29,860 (59,498) (23) (1,134) (30,548)
---------- ---- -------- --------- ------------- ---------- ---------
Dividends accrued on Series B and
Series C preferred stock --- --- (273) --- --- --- (273)
Shares issued in connection with
initial public offering, net of
expenses 8,050,000 80 118,357 --- --- --- 118,437
Shares issued at secondary public
offering, net of expenses 4,500,000 45 110,643 --- --- --- 110,688
Conversion of subordinated debt 1,562,500 16 16,234 --- --- --- 16,250
Conversion of preferred stock 10,605,591 106 44,597 --- --- --- 44,703
Exercise of stock options 995,592 10 729 --- --- --- 739
Exercise of stock warrants 596,999 6 (3) --- --- --- 3
Issuance of options at below fair
market value --- --- 9,628 --- (9,628) --- ---
Amortization of unearned compensation --- --- --- --- 768 --- 768
Interest on employee notes receivable --- --- --- --- --- (138) (138)
Forgiveness of employee notes receivable --- --- --- --- --- 75 75
Net loss --- --- --- (126,930) --- --- (126,930)
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Balance, December 31, 1996 50,969,300 510 329,772 (186,428) (8,883) (1,197) 133,774
---------- ---- -------- --------- ------------- ---------- ---------
Exercise of stock options 530,970 5 1,035 --- --- --- 1,040
Exercise of stock warrants 613,385 6 (4) --- --- --- 2
Sale of common stock under
employee stock purchase plan 112,224 1 1,705 --- --- --- 1,706
Restricted stock returned upon
termination (15,000) --- (150) --- --- 150 ---
Issuance of restricted stock in
exchange for employee note
receivable 60,000 1 1,086 --- --- (1,087) ---
Issuance of options in the form
of advance compensation --- --- 1,154 --- (1,154) --- ---
Amortization of unearned compensation 2,534 2,534
Cancellation of unearned compensation --- --- (367) --- 367 --- ---
Interest on employee notes receivable --- --- --- --- --- (138) (138)
Forgiveness of employee notes receivable --- --- --- --- --- 186 186
Net loss --- --- --- (321,010) --- --- (321,010)
--------- ---------
Balance, December 31, 1997 52,270,879 $523 $334,231 $(507,438) $(7,136) $(2,086) $(181,906)
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
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OMNIPOINT CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
1995 1996 1997
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows used in operating activities:
Net loss $(37,770) $(126,930) $(321,010)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in
operating activities:
Amortization and depreciation 11,038 15,587 52,644
Allowance for doubtful accounts 5,746
Inventory write down to replacement cost 10,114 8,049
Compensation expense from stock grants 109 768 2,534
Delivery of pilot system equipment funded by the financing
agreement 1,053 540 --
Net increase (decrease) in employee notes receivable and
related accrued interest (62) (63) 48
Accrued interest -- 11,684 45,719
Interest income associated with restricted cash (1,401) (3,683)
Payment in kind interest on financing agreement 553 11,860
Accrued interest on NY MTA License obligation and
reversal based on FCC order (1,457) -- --
Interest expense associated with warrants 533 -- --
Interest expense associated with amortization of discount,
premium and issuance costs -- 4,557 10,135
Extraordinary loss on early extinguishment of debt -- -- 6,591
Issuance of common stock in exchange for services 58 -- --
Purchase of trading securities -- (12,200) (2,809)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in operating assets:
Accounts receivable -- -- (24,515)
Prepaid expenses, other current assets and other assets 1 (997) (14,743)
Inventory (1,584) (46,294) (10,520)
Increase in operating liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 3,481 80,127 63,923
Deferred revenue 4,300 -- 3,059
-------- --------- ---------
Net cash used in operating activities (19,747) (64,508) (166,972)
-------- --------- ---------
Cash flows used in investing activities:
Purchase of fixed assets (3,991) (170,931) (320,962)
Deposit for FCC auctions (40,000) (60,000) --
Purchase of held to maturity investments -- (48,627) (7,901)
Proceeds from held to maturity investments and
restricted cash -- 14,000 86,962
Payments for FCC licenses -- (50,913) (121,964)
Capitalized interest on C and F Block Licenses -- (11,119) (36,631)
Capitalized interest on construction in progress -- (2,900) (17,763)
Refund of FCC deposit -- 40,000 60,000
Investment in joint ventures -- -- (2,078)
-------- --------- ---------
Net cash used in investing activities (43,991) (290,490) (360,337)
-------- --------- ---------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from initial public offering, net of expenses -- 118,437 --
Preferred Dividends accrued and paid -- (1,536) --
Proceeds from secondary public offering, net of expenses -- 110,687 --
Proceeds from bank credit agreement 40,000 60,000 --
Payments on bank credit agreement (3,500) (96,500) --
Proceeds from offering of Senior Notes, net of offering costs -- 187,784 --
Proceeds from vendor financing agreements 4,500 43,270 364,259
Payments on vendor financing agreements -- (75,178) (307,353)
Proceeds from offering of Series A Senior Notes, net of
offering costs -- 164,766 --
Proceeds from interim facility -- -- 320,135
Proceeds from issuance of common stock associated with
warrants and options 92 742 2,742
Payments of obligations under capital leases (284) (229) (5)
Payment of deferred financing costs (1,527) -- (3,917)
Payments of short-term debt and notes payable (10) -- --
Proceeds from convertible subordinated and senior notes 50,000 -- --
Proceeds from line of credit loan agreement 10,000 -- --
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock, net of issuance
costs 16,708 -- --
-------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by financing activities 115,979 512,243 375,861
-------- --------- ---------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 52,241 157,245 (151,448)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 5,543 57,784 215,029
-------- --------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 57,784 $ 215,029 $ 63,581
======== ========= =========
</TABLE>
See Note 18 for supplemental cash flow information.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
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1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES:
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GENERAL
Omnipoint was incorporated in Delaware in June 1987, to design, develop,
manufacture and market wireless digital communications products and services.
From inception in 1987 to 1992, Omnipoint developed several working prototypes
for various wireless voice, data and other digital communication transmission
projects. Omnipoint's success in developing its proprietary technology for the
first digital PCS system at 1.9 GHz during 1991 and 1992 was instrumental in the
Federal Communications Commission ("FCC") awarding Omnipoint one of three
Pioneer's Preferences in 1993. One Omnipoint system was officially designated
as IS-661 by the Joint Technical Committee on Wireless Access. As a result of
the Pioneer's Preference, the FCC issued to Omnipoint in December 1994 a 30 MHz
"Pioneer's Preference" PCS license to provide PCS services in the New York MTA.
From the time of its inception until going public, Omnipoint raised
approximately $100 million in private capital.
In January 1996, Omnipoint completed an initial public offering of common
stock which raised gross proceeds of approximately $129 million. In June 1996,
Omnipoint completed a secondary offering which raised gross proceeds of an
additional $117 million. Between August and November 1996, Omnipoint raised an
additional $459 million in gross proceeds in two offerings of high-yield debt.
In September 1996, the FCC granted Omnipoint 18 Entrepreneurs' Band C Block
PCS licenses, which cover approximately 13.4 million POPs, including
Philadelphia and Atlantic City. In January, 1997, Omnipoint became the first
PCS operator in the U.S. to launch international roaming, and it successfully
won 109 licenses in the D, E, and F Block auction. These licenses cover
approximately 76.6 million POPs (of which nearly 50 million do not overlap with
previously acquired licenses), including Detroit, Washington, D.C., Boston, and
Miami, each of which is among the twelve largest markets in the U.S. Omnipoint
also won a license for an additional 10 MHz of frequency in New York, making
Omnipoint the only 40 MHz license holder in New York.
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and
its subsidiaries. Consolidated losses attributable to minority interest holders
in excess of their respective share of the subsidiary's net equity are not
eliminated in consolidation. All significant intercompany accounts and
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
NATURE OF OPERATIONS
As of December 31, 1997, Omnipoint provided wireless communications services
for sale to over 16 million people ("POPs") covered by networks in
the New York Metropolitan Trading Area ("MTA") and Philadelphia area Basic
Trading Areas ("BTAs"). Omnipoint has licenses to provide such services in
areas covering approximately 96.5 million POPs, of which 60% are located in a
contiguous region of the northeast from Maine to Virginia and in southeast
Florida. Some of Omnipoint's other major markets include Miami, Boston,
Detroit, and Washington, D.C. The Company plans to continue to install
equipment and establish additional mobility and distribution channels in its
markets. The Company is currently in the engineering and design phase for the
buildout of its major markets that are not providing commercial service.
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OMNIPOINT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
USE OF ESTIMATES IN THE PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
the reported amounts of revenues and expense during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
CURRENT VULNERABILITY DUE TO CERTAIN CONCENTRATIONS
The Company substantially relies upon its relationship with Northern Telecom
Inc. ("Northern Telecom") and Ericsson, Inc. ("Ericsson"). The Company has
entered into a series of OEM and equipment supply agreements, a collaborative
development agreement, and a vendor financing agreement with Northern Telecom
and Ericsson. (see Notes 9, 11 and 12). Until the Company commenced operations
of its PCS network in November 1996, the Company had limited revenues and was
dependent on a limited number of customers for its revenues.
DEPENDENCE UPON KEY EMPLOYEES
The Company is highly dependent upon the technical and management skills of
its key employees. The Company's growth may cause a significant strain on its
management, operational, and financial resources. The Company's ability to
manage its growth effectively will require it to continue to implement and
improve its operational and financial systems. The Company's success also
depends in large part on a limited number of key technical, marketing, and sales
employees and on the Company's ability to continue to attract and retain
additional highly talented personnel. Competition for qualified personnel in
the PCS equipment and service industries is intense.
UNCERTAINTY OF PROTECTION OF PATENTS AND PROPRIETARY RIGHTS
The Company's technology business relies on a combination of patents,
trademarks, and nondisclosure and development agreements in order to establish
and protect its proprietary rights. The Company has filed and intends to
continue to file applications as appropriate for patents covering its technology
and products. There can be no assurance that additional patents will issue,
that the existing patents and such additional patents allowed will be
sufficiently broad to protect the Company's technology or that the
confidentiality agreements and other methods on which the Company relies to
protect its trade secrets and proprietary information will be adequate.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
Stock, which is considered a common stock equivalent from the date of
its original issuance, was also included pursuant to SAB No. 83 on an as-if
converted basis from January 31, 1995 until the date of its original issuance.
The Convertible Subordinated Notes were treated as if they were converted on the
date of their issuance.
LOSS PER SHARE
Net loss per common share is present for both basic earnings per share ("Basic
EPS") and diluted earnings per share ("Diluted EPS"). Basic EPS is based upon
the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period.
Diluted EPS is based upon the weighted average number of common and common
equivalent shares outstanding during the period. Common stock equivalent shares
are included in the diluted EPS calculation where the effect of their inclusion
is dilutive. Common equivalent shares result from the assumed exercise of
outstanding stock options and warrants, the proceeds of which are then assumed
to have been used to repurchase outstanding common stock using the treasury
stock method.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
Cash and cash equivalents are stated at cost which approximates market. The
Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased with an original
maturity at time of purchase of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
INVESTMENTS
Short-term investments consist primarily of money market notes and preferred
stock, commercial paper and corporate fixed income bonds with original
maturities of less than twelve months.
Pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. (SFAS) No. 115,
"Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities" debt
securities that the Company has both the positive intent and ability to hold to
maturity are carried at amortized cost. Debt securities that the Company does
not have the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity and all marketable
equity securities are classified as either available-for-sale or trading and are
carried at fair value. Unrealized holding gains and losses on securities
classified as available-for-sale are carried as a separate component of
stockholders' equity. Unrealized holdings gains and losses on securities
classified as trading are reported as earnings. The fair value of investments
is determined based on quoted market prices. The Company determines the
appropriate classification of marketable securities at the time of purchase and
evaluates such designation at each balance sheet date. The costs of debt
securities is adjusted for amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts
to maturity. Such amortization, interest income, realized gains and losses and
declines in value judged to be other than temporary are included in interest and
other income. The cost of securities is based on specific identification.
At December 31, 1997 $15.0 million of trading securities and no held to
maturity securities were included in short-term investments. At December 31,
1996, $12.2 million of trading securities and $34.6 million of held to maturity
securities were included in short-term investments. The trading securities
consists of money market preferred stock. The held to maturity securities
consisted of commercial paper and fixed income corporate bonds whose cost
approximated fair value at December 31, 1996.
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentrations
of credit risk consist of temporary cash investments and trade receivables. The
Company places its excess cash in marketable investment grade securities. There
are no significant concentrations in any one issuer of debt securities. The
Company places its cash, cash equivalents and investments with financial
institutions with high credit grade. Concentrations of credit risk with respect
to trade receivables are limited due to the significant number of customers
comprising the Company customer bases. The Company also maintains reserves for
potential credit losses and such losses have been within management
expectations.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
JOINT VENTURE
The Company has entered into joint venture relationships with certain parties
to jointly operate PCS networks in certain license areas. License costs,
license obligations and fixed assets entered into prior to the establishment of
the joint venture, along with capital contributions, have been reclassified as
investment in joint ventures. There were no significant operations as of
December 31, 1997. These investments are being accounted for using the equity
method of accounting.
INVENTORY
Inventory is recorded at the lower of cost or market on the basis of average
cost or replacement value. Inventory consists of raw materials and other items
used in development of the Company's technology, handsets, accessories and SIM
cards for sale to subscribers.
FIXED ASSETS AND DEPRECIATION
Fixed assets are recorded at cost. Major renewals and improvements are
capitalized; repairs and maintenance are charged to expense. Depreciation is
provided by use of the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of three
to ten years. Depreciation begins when the fixed asset is placed into service.
Upon retirement or sale, the cost of the asset disposed of and the related
accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or
loss is credited or charged to income. Network infrastructure equipment and
construction in progress are recorded at cost and includes capitalized interest
which is amortized over the life of the asset, once placed in service.
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OMNIPOINT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
LICENSING COSTS, DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Licensing costs represent the license fees of $347.5 million for the New York
MTA License granted by the FCC in December 1994. Among other conditions, the
New York MTA License requires that the Company construct a 30 MHz system in the
New York MTA that offers coverage to at least one-third of the population of the
New York MTA within five years of the license grant date and at least two-thirds
of the population within 10 years. The New York MTA license also contains a
condition that requires the Company to construct a PCS system that
"substantially uses" the design and technology upon which the Pioneer's
Preference Award was based. The condition expires upon the system providing
coverage for one-third of the population of the New York MTA and does not apply
to any other of the Company's licenses.
The New York MTA license expires in December 2004; however, FCC rules provide
for renewal expectancy provisions. The Company expects to exercise the renewal
provisions, and accordingly the New York MTA License is being amortized using
the straight-line method over a period of 40 years.
Licensing costs also include the license fees of the 18 C Block Licenses
granted by the FCC on September 17, 1996. The C Block Licenses are accounted for
in accordance with the recently agreed upon industry practices. Based on the
Company's estimates of borrowing costs for debt similar to that issued by the
U.S. government, the Company used an 11% discount rate. Accordingly, the
licenses were recorded at a net present value of $411.0 million. Interest
incurred for such licenses will be capitalized during the buildout phase and
amortization of such license costs will begin with the commencement of service
to customers over a period of 40 years. The C Block Licenses are subject to
buildout requirements substantially equivalent to the New York MTA License
buildout requirements. (See discussions of Order on Reconsideration in Note 10)
On January 14, 1997, the FCC completed its auction of licenses to provide
broadband PCS on the D, E and F Blocks in the 2 GHz band. Each D, E and F block
license authorizes service on 10 MHz of spectrum in one of 493 Basic Trading
Areas (BTAs). Omnipoint PCS Entrepreneurs Two ("OPCSE 2") bid successfully for
109 D, E and F Block Licenses with an aggregate license fee of $181.4 million
(net of the 25% small business discount for F block licenses). The FCC granted
93 of the D, E and F block licenses to the Company on April 28, 1997, and the
remaining 16 licenses in June 27, 1997. Winning bids amounts of $106.9 million
for the 59 D and E license were paid in full. The Company provided deposits on
the F Block Licenses of $14.9 million and obtained financing from the FCC in the
amount of $59.4 million. The D, E and F Block license areas require that the
Company construct a PCS system in the BTA license areas that offers coverage to
at least one-quarter of the population within five years of the license grant
date. The D, E and F Block licenses are also accounted for in accordance with
the recently agreed upon industry practices. Interest incurred for such licenses
will be capitalized during the buildout phase and amortization of such license
costs will begin with the commencement of service to customers over a period of
40 years.
Deferred financing costs include amounts paid related to obtaining proceeds
under debt, credit facilities and financing agreements. These costs are
amortized over the life of the related debt agreement, generally one to ten
years.
Other intangible assets include an asset recorded in connection with shares of
the Company's Common Stock issued in exchange for a previously granted option to
purchase from the Company shares of common stock of OCI. This asset is being
amortized using the straight-line method over a 40 year period. Other intangible
assets also includes costs incurred for the rights to certain information and
technologies. These costs are being amortized over their estimated useful lives
of 5 to 10 years.
Periodically management assesses, based on undiscounted cash flows, if there
has been a permanent impairment in the carrying value of its intangible assets
and, if so, the amount of any such impairment by comparing anticipated
discounted future operating income resulting from intangible assets with the
carrying value of the related asset. In performing this analysis, management
considers such factors as current results, trends and prospects, in addition
other economic factors.
COMMON AND PREFERRED STOCK
On December 27, 1995, the Board of Directors authorized, and on December 28,
1995, the stockholders approved, a 2.5-for-one stock split of the Common Stock,
effected in the form of a stock dividend. All share and per share data have
been restated in these financial statements for all periods presented to reflect
this stock split.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
Effective on the closing of the initial public offering, the Company's Board
of Directors authorized 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock. The Board of
Directors has the authority to issue these shares and to determine the price,
rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions, including voting rights, of
those shares without further vote or action by the stockholders.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Usage and access charges are recorded as revenue based on the amount of
communications services rendered as measured principally by subscriber usage and
fees after deducting an estimate of certain allowances and discounts. Prepaid
revenues are deferred until earned. Revenue from the sale of handsets and
related accessories is recognized upon shipment or point-of-sale.
Revenue from license fees or equipment sales and related support services is
recognized when hardware or software has been delivered, providing other
obligations are no longer significant, customer acceptance is reasonably assured
and collectibility is deemed probable.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Expenditures for research and development are charged to operations as
incurred. Research and development expenses include costs for both new product
development and ongoing efforts to improve existing technologies. Costs of
internally developed software which qualify for capitalization are immaterial.
ADVERTISING COSTS
The Company expenses production costs of print, radio and television
advertisements and other advertising costs as such costs are incurred.
Advertising expenses included in sales, general and administrative were
insignificant in 1995, $3.5 million in 1996 and $19.8 million in 1997.
INCOME TAXES
Deferred income taxes reflect the tax consequences on future years of
differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their bases for
financial reporting purposes, including the recognition of future tax benefits,
such as net operating loss carry forward to the extent that realization of such
benefits are more likely than not.
RECLASSIFICATIONS
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to current year
presentation.
YEAR 2000
The Company recognizes that it must ensure that its products, services and
operations will not be adversely impacted by year 2000 software failures (the
"Year 2000" issue) which can arise in time-sensitive software applications
which utilize a field of two digits to define an applicable year. In such
applications, a date using "00" as the year may be recognized as the year 1900
rather than the year 2000. In general, the Company expects to resolve Year
2000 issues through planned replacement or upgrades. The Company is in the
process of assessing the impact of the Year 2000 on the Company's operations
and is working with the appropriate application vendors and consultants to
formulate and implement the most cost-effective approach to the Year 2000
issue. The associated cost requirements to address this issue have not yet
been determined and there can be no assurance that there will not be
interruptions of operations or other limitations of system functionality or
that the Company will not incur significant costs to avoid such interruptions
or limitations.
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OMNIPOINT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In June 1997, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, "Reporting
Comprehensive Income" ("SFAS 130"), was issued which requires businesses to
disclose comprehensive income and its components in general purpose financial
statements, with reclassification of prior period financial statements. SFAS
130 is effective for fiscal periods beginning after December 15, 1997 and its
adoption is not expected to have a material impact on the Company's
disclosures.
In June 1997, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131,
"Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information" ("SFAS
131"), was issued which redefines how operating segments are determined and
requires disclosures of certain financial and descriptive information about a
company's operating segments. SFAS 131 is effective for fiscal periods
beginning after December 15, 1997 and its adoption may require additional
disclosure of the Company's historical financial data.
2. LOSS PER COMMON SHARE
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The Company computes basic and diluted earnings per share in accordance with
Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, "Earnings per Share", ("SFAS 128") which
the Company adopted as of December 31, 1997. The following table reconciles the
numerator and denominator of the basic and diluted earnings per share
computations shown on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. As the Company
is in a loss position both basic and diluted earnings per share are the same
amount. In conjunction with the issuance of SFAS 128, the Company adopted
Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 98 ("SAB 98").
As a result, certain securities which had previously been classified as and
included in common shares outstanding, pursuant to SAB 83, are no longer
required to be included as common shares' outstanding. Accordingly, the 1995 pro
forma loss per share and the 1996 loss per share have been restated.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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1995 1996 1997
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(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Numerator:
Loss before extraordinary items $(37,770) $(126,930) $(314,419)
Denominator:
Common shares outstanding 32,658 46,253 51,554
Basic and diluted EPS $ (1.16) $ (2.74) $ (6.10)
</TABLE>
Options and warrants to purchase 7,752,089, 7,220,454, and 8,970,811 shares
of common stock outstanding during the years ended December 31, 1995, 1996 and
1997 were excluded from the calculation of diluted net loss per share as the
effect of their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive.
3. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
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During 1994 and 1995, two employees executed five-year promissory notes
payable to the Company in the original principal amount of $250,000 and $75,000,
respectively, with interest at the rate of 8.5% per year as consideration for
the purchase of common stock. The annual payments due under these notes may be
forgiven pursuant to a special bonus provision contained in the employment
agreements. In accordance with this provision, $54,250 of the $250,000 note was
forgiven during 1995 representing $50,000 principal and $4,250 interest; $58,500
of the $250,000 note and $16,235 of the $75,000 note was forgiven during 1996
representing $65,000 principal and $9,735 interest; $17,658 of the $75,000 note
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
was forgiven during 1997, representing $15,000 principal and $2,658 interest.
Pursuant to a provision in the employment agreement and the return of 150,000
shares of common stock, the remaining balance of the $250,000 note representing
$150,000 principal and $29,750 interest was forgiven during 1997.
On September 19, 1995, an employee executed a three-year promissory note
payable to the Company in the original principal amount of $87,100, plus
interest on the unpaid principal balance from time to time at the rate of 8.5%.
The annual payment due under the note may be forgiven pursuant to a special
bonus provision contained in an amendment to the employee's employment
agreement. In accordance with this provision, the balance of the $87,100 note
totaling $98,206 was forgiven representing $87,100 principal and $11,106 of
accrued interest was forgiven in 1997.
On October 1, 1995, an employee executed a five-year balloon promissory note
payable to the Company in the original principal amount of $750,000, plus
interest on the unpaid principal balance from time to time outstanding at the
rate of 8% per year, as consideration for the purchase of 125,000 shares of
restricted Common Stock at $6.00 per share. The payment due under the note may
be forgiven pursuant to a special bonus provision contained in the employee's
employment agreement.
On February 24, 1997 an employee executed a five-year promissory note payable
to the Company in the original principal amount of $1,087,500 plus interest on
the unpaid principal balance from time to time at the rate of 6.6% per year as
consideration of the purchase of 60,000 shares of restricted common stock. The
annual payment due under the note may be forgiven pursuant to a special bonus
provision contained in the employment agreements.
Interest earned under all employee notes was $29,579, $138,314 and $137,429
for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997, respectively.
During 1996, the Company's Technology division manufactured and delivered the
IS-661 pilot system to the Service division. The Company recognized the net
difference between deferred revenue and deferred assets as research and
development expenses associated with the delivery and installation of the pilot
system.
4. PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER ASSETS:
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Prepaid expenses and other assets consist of the following at December 31,
1996 and 1997 (in thousands):
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<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
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1996 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
Prepaid cell site rent $ --- $3,481
Miscellaneous receivables 673 1,650
Deposits 773 1,858
Other 302 1,565
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$1,748 $8,554
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</TABLE>
5. INVENTORY:
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Inventory consists of the following for December 31, 1996 and 1997 (in
thousands):
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<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
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1996 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
Raw materials $ 1,102 $ 810
GSM Handsets 33,343 33,254
Accessories & SIM Cards 3,045 5,898
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$37,490 $39,962
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
6. FIXED ASSETS:
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Fixed assets, at cost, including equipment under capital leases consist of the
following at December 31, 1996 and 1997 (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DEPRECIABLE LIFES DECEMBER 31,
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1996 1997
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Building and building improvements 3 to 10 years $ 7,751 $ 16,985
Machinery, office and computer equipment 3 to 5 years 30,680 76,045
Network infrastructure equipment 7 years 67,252 263,781
Vehicles 3 years 452 490
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106,135 357,301
Less: accumulated depreciation (8,317) (46,886)
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97,818 310,415
Construction in progress 89,033 274,575
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$186,851 $584,990
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</TABLE>
Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1996 and 1997 was
$1.4 million, $5.9 million, and $39.9 million respectively. Network
infrastructure construction in progress consists of equipment that has not been
placed into service; accordingly no depreciation has been recorded.
Approximately $2.9 million and $18.0 million of capitalized interest has been
included in network infrastructure equipment that was previously or continues to
be construction in progress at December 31, 1996 and 1997, respectively.
7. ACCRUED EXPENSES:
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Accrued expenses consist of the following at December 31, 1996 and 1997 (in
thousands):
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<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
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1996 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
Salaries and benefits $ 5,316 $ 3,597
Bonuses 1,564 4,488
Advertising and promotion 2,368 3,031
Professional fees 1,288 2,492
Sales, property and use taxes 470 2,000
Commitment fees --- 2,865
Coupons --- 2,607
Interconnect charges --- 1,838
Other 1,327 3,105
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$12,333 $26,023
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
8. REDEEMABLE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK:
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The Company authorized 3,000,000 shares of Redeemable Convertible Preferred
Stock in 1991 and an additional 1,000,000 shares in 1993. The Company authorized
an additional 1,750,000 shares of convertible stock in 1995. During 1991, the
Company sold 666,667 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock ("Series A
Preferred Stock") for $1,500,000. In August 1993, the Company sold 1,500,000
shares of Series B Convertible Preferred Stock ("Series B Preferred Stock") for
$15,000,000. During 1995, the Company sold 1,866,338 shares of Series C
Convertible Preferred Stock ("Series C Preferred Stock") resulting in gross
proceeds of $27,995,070, including 666,667 shares issued in satisfaction of a
$10,000,000 outstanding balance under a line of credit loan agreement (see Note
9). Issuance costs of the Series C Preferred Stock included a $600,000
brokerage commission, transaction fees of $559,861 to certain investors and
$127,276 of other related issuance costs. Upon the closing of the initial
public offering on January 31, 1996, the Series A Preferred Stock, Series B
Preferred Stock and Series C Preferred Stock was converted into 1,666,667,
4,273,082 and 4,665,842 shares of common stock, respectively. Additionally,
$1,536,218 of accrued dividends on Series B Preferred Stock and Series C
Preferred Stock were paid in cash.
9. NOTES PAYABLE AND FINANCING AGREEMENTS:
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OCI RELATED FINANCING AGREEMENTS
On July 21, 1995, the Company, through its subsidiary OCI entered into a
$382.5 million credit facility with Northern Telecom, as amended and restated
on August 7, 1996 ("NT Financing Agreement") to finance purchases and
installations of telecommunications equipment, engineering services, certain
related construction costs, third-party equipment and other expenses. A
portion of the NT Financing Agreement, which may be used for working capital
purposes including interest payments on the amounts outstanding on the NT
Financing Agreement, matured June 30, 1997, and was subsequently extended to
December 31, 1997. Any amounts repaid can be subsequently borrowed for other
purposes allowed under the NT Financing Agreement. The principal amount on the
other portions of the NT Financing Agreement are payable in twenty consecutive
quarterly installments beginning in 2000, with the final payment due on
December 31, 2004. Interest on the unpaid principal balance on all loans is
payable quarterly in arrears at varying interest rates at a base rate or LIBOR
plus a margin, at OCI's election.
On August 7, 1996, OCI entered into a financing agreement with Ericsson, Inc.
("Ericsson Credit Facility") to provide financing to the Company for up to
$132.0 million for the purposes of financing the purchase of equipment and
services for the New York MTA market. A portion of the Ericsson Credit
Facility, which may be used for interest payments accruing under such facility
and a portion which may be used to purchase handsets, matures on June 30,
1998. The principal amount on other portions of the facility is payable in
twenty consecutive quarterly installments beginning in 2000, with the final
payment due on December 31, 2004. Interest on the Ericsson Credit Facility is
payable quarterly at varying interest rates at a base rate or LIBOR plus a
margin, at OCI's election.
The NT Financing Agreement and the Ericsson Credit Facility, together known as
"the Vendor Financing Agreements", were repaid in full on December 29, 1997
with proceeds from the Interim Credit Facility. OCI paid $11.2 million in
interest during 1997 on these Vendor Financing Agreements of which $9.1
million was capitalized to construction in progress. On December 29, 1997 OCI
entered into a $516.0 million Interim Credit Facility ("Interim Credit
Facility"). OCI paid off the outstanding amounts under the Vendor Financing
Agreements and wrote-off $6.5 million of origination costs associated with
these Vendor Financing Agreements, which has been reflected as an
extraordinary item in the financial statements. In connection with the Interim
Credit Facility, OCI incurred $8.8 million of origination costs of which $4.9
million was paid at the closing with proceeds from the Interim Credit
Facility. On February 17, 1998, the Company replaced the Interim Credit
Facility with credit facilities providing for at least $750.0 million of
financing commitments. See Note 21.
OCI, at its election, can prepay the outstanding amounts due under the Interim
Credit Facility agreement at any time without penalty or premium. The Interim
Credit Facility is collateralized by substantially all of the assets of OCI and
its license subsidiary, including a pledge of all capital stock of the license
company and Omnipoint PCS, Inc. (which represents a 95.58% ownership interest in
OCI), as well as all the capital stock of Omnipoint Holdings II, LLC owned by
Omnipoint Holdings, Inc. Under the terms of the financing agreements, OCI is
subject to certain financial and operational covenants including restrictions on
the payment of dividends by OCI, restrictions on additional indebtedness and
financial
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
maintenance obligations. Additionally, the financing agreement provides that,
among other things, the failure to pay when due amounts owed to the FCC shall
constitute an event of default. As of December 31, 1997, OCI had an outstanding
balance of $325.0 million.
OMNIPOINT MB HOLDINGS, LLC VENDOR FINANCING AGREEMENT
The Company, through its subsidiary, Omnipoint MB Holdings,
LLC ("OMB") entered into a credit facility agreement, dated as of July 25,
1997, with Ericsson, Inc. and certain other lenders to provide financing of up
to $352.5 million for the purpose of financing the buildout of networks in the
Boston and Miami markets, (the "Ericsson MB Facility"). The Ericsson MB
Facility finances purchases and installations of telecommunications equipment,
engineering services, certain related construction costs, third-party
equipment and other expenses and up to $100.0 million for the unrestricted
use of OMB, including making a loan to the Company. The Ericsson MB Facility
provides availability of up to $202.5 million, of which $100.0 million was
funded to OMB at the closing solely at the Company's option. The $100.0
million may be prepaid or repaid in whole or in part by the issuance of the
Company's Common Stock under certain conditions. The remaining availability of
$150.0 million is subject to the execution and delivery of a guarantee from a
certain governmental agency on or before June 30, 1998. If such an additional
$150.0 million is made available before June 30, 1998, OMB will grant Ericsson
a five-year exclusive right to supply network equipment for the Boston and
Miami markets. As of December 31, 1997, OMB borrowed $128.0 million from this
facility, of which $100 million was loaned to the Company.
The principal amount of $28.0 million of the Ericsson MB Facility is payable
in twenty consecutive quarterly installments beginning in 2001, with the final
payment due on August 4, 2006. Interest on such amount is payable quarterly in
arrears (of which portions of the loan proceeds are available to finance such
interest payments). The $100.0 million portion funded at closing, which has no
required principal amortization, matures on August 4, 2007. Interest on such
portion is payable semi-annually (which interest may be accreted until August
4, 2003). Interest on the Ericsson MB Facility is payable at varying interest
rates at a base or LIBOR rate plus a set margin, at the Company's election.
Interest expense incurred for the year ended December 31, 1997, was $3.5
million. The Company is not required to make principal payments until 2001.
Under the terms of the Ericsson MB Facility, the OMB is subject to certain
financial and operational covenants, including restrictions on the OMB's
ability to pay dividends, level of indebtedness, and certain other financial
maintenance requirements. Additionally, the Ericsson MB Facility provides
that, among other events, the failure of any OMB subsidiaries to pay amounts
due to the FCC shall constitute an event of default. The Ericsson MB Facility
is collateralized by substantially all of the assets of OMB and any of its
license and operating subsidiaries, including a pledge of all capital stock of
each such license and operating subsidiary, as well as all capital stock of
OMB owned by its parent OPCS Two.
OPCS PHILADELPHIA HOLDINGS FINANCING AGREEMENTS
The Company through its subsidiary, OPCS Philadelphia Holdings, LLC
("Philadelphia Holdings") entered into a credit facility agreement with
Ericsson Inc. to provide financing to Philadelphia Holdings for up to $120.0
million for the purpose of financing the buildout of networks in the
Philadelphia and Dover markets (the "Ericsson Philadelphia Facility"). Under
the terms of the Ericsson Philadelphia Facility, Philadelphia Holdings is
subject to certain financial and operational covenants, including restrictions
on Philadelphia Holdings' ability to pay dividends, level of indebtedness, and
certain other financial maintenance requirements. Additionally, the Ericsson
Philadelphia Facility provides that among other events, the failure of the
Company to pay amounts due to the FCC shall constitute on event of default.
The Ericsson Philadelphia Facility is collateralized by substantially all of
the assets of Philadelphia Holdings and all of its license and operating
subsidiaries, including a pledge of all capital stock of each such license and
operating subsidiary, as well as all the capital stock of Philadelphia
Holdings owned by OPCS, LLC. As of December 31, 1997, Philadelphia Holdings
had borrowed approximately $60.8 million under the Ericsson Philadelphia
Facility. Interest expense expense incurred for the year ended December 31,
1997 was approximately $887,000.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
The principal amount of the Ericsson Philadelphia Facility is payable in
twenty consecutive quarterly installments beginning in the year 2001, with a
final payment due on December 31, 2005. Interest on the outstanding principal is
generally payable quarterly in arrears with regard to base rate loans and at the
end of the applicable interest period with regard to LIBOR loans (of which a
portion of the loan proceeds are available to finance such interest payments).
Amounts borrowed and repaid are not available for reborrowing. Interest on the
Philadelphia Facility is payable at varying interest rates at a base rate or
LIBOR plus a margin, at Philadelphia Holdings' election. Philadelphia Holdings
is not required to make principal payments under the Ericsson Philadelphia
Facility until 2001.
CREDIT AGREEMENT
On November 21, 1995, the Company, through its subsidiary Omnipoint PCS
Entrepreneurs, Inc. ("OPCSE"), signed a credit agreement and a term note with a
bank in the original principal amount of $40.0 million, of which $36.5 million
was outstanding at December 31, 1995. Interest accrued as of December 31, 1995
(at a rate of 6.375%) was $58,172. During 1996, the Company repaid the
outstanding balance with the proceeds from the convertible subordinated and
senior notes and initial public offering proceeds.
SENIOR NOTES
On November 22, 1995, the Company issued to two institutional investors both
warrants to purchase an aggregate of 625,000 shares of Common Stock at $.004 per
share and two five year term Senior Notes in the aggregate principal amount of
$25.0 million. The Company is subject to certain restrictions and requirements
regarding the issuance of indebtedness senior or pari passu to the Senior Notes.
Under the terms of the notes the Company is subject to certain covenants which,
among other things, restrict the ability of the Company and certain of its
subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness; pay dividends or make
distributions in respect of its capital stock or make certain restricted
payments; create liens; or merge or sell all or substantially all of its assets.
In the event that the employment of a senior officer of the Company is
terminated prior to June 30, 1998, the Company must either pay the Senior Notes
in full or pay a one time fee in an amount equal to 5% of the then outstanding
principal of the Senior Notes. The Company may prepay the Senior Notes at any
time. Interest is payable at 6% for the period November 22, 1995 to November 22,
1996, and thereafter is payable at 12% semiannually for the period from November
22, 1996 to November 22, 2000. Interest accrued as of December 31, 1996 and 1997
was $250,000 and $250,000, respectively. Associated with the valuation of the
warrants, the Company recorded a debt discount and increase in additional paid-
in capital of $8,747,500. The discount is being amortized over the five year
life of the notes and resulted in $2.4 million and $1.2 million of amortization
included in interest expense at December 31, 1996 and 1997, respectively.
10% CONVERTIBLE SUBORDINATED NOTES
On November 29, 1995, the Company issued Convertible Subordinated Notes in the
aggregate amount of $15.0 million, together with warrants to purchase 375,000
shares of Common Stock at an exercise price of $.004 per share. On December 18,
1995, the Company issued Convertible Subordinated Notes in the aggregate amount
of $10.0 million, together with warrants to purchase 250,000 shares of Common
Stock at an exercise price of $.004 per share. These notes are together known as
the "Convertible Subordinated Notes". Interest accrued as of December 31, 1995
at a rate of 10% was $166,982. The Convertible Subordinated Notes were converted
upon the closing of the initial public offering into an aggregate of 1,562,500
shares of Common Stock at $16.00 per share. Associated with the valuation of the
warrants, the Company recorded a debt discount and an increase in additional
paid-in capital of $8,747,500.
The Company paid $1.0 million for investment banking services rendered in
connection with the issuance of the Senior Notes. The unamortized amounts are
included in deferred financing costs and other intangible assets.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
11 5/8% SENIOR NOTES DUE 2006
On August 27, 1996, the Company completed the private placement of $250.0
million of the 11 5/8% Senior Notes. The Company received approximately $241.6
million, net of offering expenses and placed $53.3 million in escrow to pay
interest through August 15, 1998. On November 11, 1996, the Company offered to
exchange its 11 5/8% Senior Notes due 2006 (the "Senior Notes"), which have been
registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, for any and all of its
outstanding Senior Notes. By December 10, 1996, all of the outstanding $250.0
million aggregate principal amount of the private placement Senior Notes were
tendered to exchange for the Senior Notes. Interest on the Senior Notes will be
payable semi-annually on February 15 and August 15 of each year commencing
February 15, 1997. Interest accrued as of December 31, 1996 and 1997 was $9.9
million and $10.9 million, respectively. Under the terms of the notes the
Company is subject to certain covenants which, among other things, restrict the
ability of the Company and certain of its subsidiaries to incur additional
indebtedness, pay dividends or make distributions in respect of its capital
stock or make certain restricted payments; create liens; or merge or sell all or
substantially all of its assets. The Senior Notes will mature on August 15, 2006
and except as set forth below, the Senior Notes will not be redeemable at the
option of the Company prior to August 15, 2001. On or after August 15, 2001, the
Company may redeem the Senior Notes, in whole or in part, at the redemption
prices set forth below, plus accrued and unpaid interest and liquidated damages
as defined in the indenture, if any, to the date of redemption.
YEAR REDEMPTION PRICE
2001 105.81%
2002 103.88%
2003 101.94%
2004 and thereafter 100.00%
In addition, at any time prior to August 15, 1999, the Company may redeem up
to one-third of the Senior Notes originally outstanding at a redemption price of
111.625% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest and
liquidated damages, if any, to the date of redemption, with the net proceeds of
one or more Public Equity Offerings or sales of certain capital stock of the
Company to one or more Strategic Equity Investors as defined in the indenture;
provided that after any such redemption at least two-thirds of the aggregate
principal amount of the Notes originally outstanding remains outstanding. Upon
the occurrence of a change of control the Company will be required to offer to
repurchase the outstanding Senior Notes at a price equal to 101% of the
principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest and liquidated
damages, if any, to the date of purchase.
The Senior Notes will be senior unsecured obligations of the Company ranking
pari passu in right of payment with all existing and future senior indebtedness
of the Company and will rank senior to all existing and future subordinated
indebtedness of the Company. Since the Company conducts a substantial amount of
its business through subsidiaries, the Senior Notes will be effectively
subordinated to all existing and future indebtedness and other liabilities and
commitments of the Company's subsidiaries.
11 5/8% SERIES A SENIOR NOTES DUE 2006
On December 2, 1996, the Company completed a private placement of $200.0
million of the 11 5/8% Series A Senior Notes. The Company received approximately
$202.4 million, net of offering expenses and placed $37.4 million in escrow to
pay interest through August 12, 1998. The Company offered the Series A Senior
Notes at 11 5/8% of face value resulting in a premium to the Company of $9.0
million. This premium is included in the value of the notes at December 31, 1996
and is being amortized over the life of the notes resulting in $68,749 and
$597,548 of amortization offsetting interest expense as of December 31, 1996 and
1997, respectively. On February 19, 1997, the Company offered to exchange its
11 5/8% Series A Senior Notes due 2006, which have been registered under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, for any and all of its outstanding Series A
Senior Notes. By March 19, 1997, all of the outstanding $200.0 million aggregate
principal amount of the private placement Series A Senior Notes were tendered to
exchange for the Series A Senior Notes. The interest rate on and covenants with
respect to the Series A Senior Notes are substantially identical to the interest
rate on and covenants with respect to the Senior Notes. The Series A Senior
Notes are obligations
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
of the Company evidencing the same indebtedness as the Senior Notes and are
governed by the same indenture as the Senior Notes. Interest accrued was $1.9
million and $8.7 million on December 31, 1996 and 1997, respectively.
CREDIT FACILITY
In August 1996, the Company, through its subsidiary, Omnipoint PCS
Entrepreneurs Two, Inc. ("OPCSE Two"), entered into a credit facility with a
bank. The initial funding took place on August 12, 1996, at which time the
Company drew down $60.0 million which amount was repaid on August 13, 1996.
Interest periods ranged from one to fourteen days, with interest rates set by
the bank based on wholesale money market rates available to the bank. The
facility was collateralized by all assets of OPCSE Two and a pledge of a capital
stock of OPCSE Two owned by a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. The
Company has also guaranteed the payment and performance of OPCSE Two's
obligations. The agreement terminated upon the completion of the D, E and F
License Auction in January 1997.
Total interest expense associated with the notes payable, financing agreements
and Senior Notes, net of capitalized interest amounts, as of December 31, 1995,
1996 and 1997 was $1.9 million, $17.0 million and $59.6 million, respectively.
The following is a schedule of future minimum principal payments of the
Company's long-term debt including license obligations, based on the original
FCC license orders, subject to rescheduling by the FCC, as of December 31, 1997,
(Note 9) (in thousands):
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<CAPTION>
<S> <C>
1998 $ 79,527
1999 119,578
2000 156,818
2001 51,524
2002 46,440
Thereafter 1,400,041
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1,853,928
Less current portion (79,527)
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Total Long-Term Debt $1,774,401
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10. LICENSING COSTS AND OBLIGATIONS:
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The Company has FCC license obligations for the A, C and F Block Licenses that
were obtained in the FCC auctions. The Company holds 18 C Block Licenses, 20 D
Block Licenses, 39 E Block Licenses and 50 F Block Licenses.
On March 31, 1997, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau of the FCC suspended
all C and F Block installment payments. On September 25, 1997, the FCC
rescinded the suspension of payments effective March 31, 1998. The FCC provided
Licensees the choice to continue making payments under its original FCC License
Obligation Notes ("Notes") or elect one of three options by January 15, 1998
(subsequently extended to February 27, 1998, and additionally extended beyond
February 27, 1998 until an Order on Reconsideration was issued) as follows:
disaggregation, amnesty and prepayment.
Based on an Order of Reconsideration issued on March 24, 1998, the Company has
60 days from the date of publication of the Order on Reconsideration in the
Federal Register to make its election. Payments on the C and F Block Licenses
will resume no earlier than 90 days from the date of publication in the Federal
Register. The Company continues to accrue interest on all of its C and F Block
licenses. The Company is currently evaluating its options and therefore can not
determine the impact of its elections on its financial statements.
NEW YORK MTA LICENSE OBLIGATION
In December 1993, OCI was awarded a final Pioneer's Preference for a license
that required no payment from OCI. Subsequent legislation mandated a methodology
for charging for the New York MTA License. In accordance with terms defined in
that legislation, OCI is obligated to pay a license fee to the FCC for the New
York MTA License awarded in December 1994. The license fee was derived from 85%
of the average per population price (based on the 1990 population) paid by the
winning MTA auction bidders of the top 23 MTAs excluding the three MTA areas
awarded by Pioneer's Preference. This derived number of $13.158 is multiplied by
the 1990 New York MTA population of 26,411,597 to arrive at the total obligation
of $347.5 million.
Prior to December 31, 1995, the FCC had not implemented the exact terms for
principal and interest payments on the New York MTA License. The initial terms
generally allowed for installment payments over the first five years of the New
York MTA License with interest-only for at least the first two years. Since
payments did not begin until after the New York MTA License and Pioneer's
Preference orders were no longer subject to judicial review, the FCC had not yet
determined the interest rate to be charged, the timing and nature of the
installment payments, and related issues. Therefore, OCI estimated and accrued
interest at the prime rate (8.5% at December 31, 1994 and 1995) from the date
the
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
New York MTA License obligation was awarded, and had recorded as of December
31, 1995 accrued interest on the New York MTA license of $33.5 million.
On March 8, 1996, the Federal Communications Commission adopted an Order,
which specifies the license payment terms, such as the interest rate and
timetable for payment of the principal obligations for recipients of the
Pioneer's Preference license. The Order provides for the Pioneers to make their
payments in installments over five years. Based on this Order, the payments will
be interest only for the first two years and the unpaid principal balance and
interest will be paid over the remaining three years. The FCC adopted an
interest rate of 7.75%. Payments commence 30 days from the Order date or April
8, 1996, and thereafter will be due on the last day of each financial quarter
over the next five years. The five-year payment period will run and interest
will accrue from the adoption date of March 8, 1996.
Based on the Order, the Company revised its estimate and accrual of interest.
Pursuant to Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 20, "Accounting Changes,"
this change in accounting estimate was recorded in the Company's financial
statements during December 1995, resulting in a decrease in 1995 interest
expense of $33.5 million. Had this adjustment not been made, the historical net
loss and loss per common share for the year ended December 31, 1995 would have
been $(74.7 million) and $(2.37), respectively after giving effect of the
dividends on Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock.
In addition, the license is conditioned upon the full and timely performance
of payment obligations under the Company's installment plan. If the Company is
more than ninety days delinquent in any payment, it will be deemed to be in
default.
C BLOCK LICENSE OBLIGATIONS
The Company, through its subsidiary (OPCSE) bid successfully for 18 C Block
BTA Licenses with an aggregate license fee of $509.1 million (net of the 25%
small business discount). These licenses were granted on September 17, 1996 with
original terms requiring quarterly interest payments beginning in December 1997
and principal payments from December 2002 to 2006. The payment terms included
interest at 7% per annum. OPCSE made a 10% down payment of $50.9 million to the
FCC for these licenses.
According to the original FCC order, the Company would pay interest only until
December, 2002 and would pay the remaining principal balance of $458.2 million
and remaining interest in quarterly payments during the period 2002 through
2006. This obligation bears interest at 7% per annum. Based on the Parent
Company's estimated borrowing costs for obligations with similar terms to the
Notes, at the time such licenses were issued, the licenses were recorded at a
net present value of $360.4 million. Interest incurred for such licenses was
capitalized during the buildout phase and amortization of such licenses will
begin with the commencement of commercial service. As of December 31, 1997,
$44.0 million of interest had been capitalized to the C Block licensing costs.
(See Section discussing Reconsideration Order)
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OMNIPOINT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
F BLOCK LICENSE OBLIGATIONS
On January 14, 1997, the FCC completed its auction of licenses to provide
broadband PCS on the D, E and F Blocks in the 2 GHz band. Each D, E and F block
license authorizes service on 10 MHz of spectrum in one of 493 Basic Trading
Areas (BTAs). OPCSE 2 bid successfully for 109 D, E and F Block Licenses with an
aggregate license fee of $181.4 million (net of the 25% small business discount
for F Block licenses only). The FCC granted 93 of the D, E and F block licenses
to the Company on April 28, 1997, and the remaining 16 licenses in June 27,
1997. Winning bid amounts for the 59 D and E license were paid in full. The
Company provided deposits on the F Block Licenses of $14.9 million and obtained
financing from the FCC in the amount of $59.4 million. For the F Block Licenses,
the Company will make interest only payments through 1999. The Company will pay
the remaining principal and interest balance of approximately $59.4 million in
quarterly payments through September 2007. This obligation will bear interest at
6.25% per annum until paid. Based on the Parent's estimated borrowing costs for
obligations with similar terms for the Notes, at the time such licenses were
issued, the Company used an 15.53% interest rate for the licenses issued in
April and 11.88% for the licenses issued in June. The obligations for F Block
licenses are recorded at an aggregate net present value of $39.2 million.
Interest incurred for such licenses will be capitalized during the buildout
phase and amortization of such licenses will begin with the commencement of
commercial service. As of December 31, 1997, $3.7 million of interest has been
capitalized to the F block licensing costs.
11. AGREEMENTS WITH NORTHERN TELECOM:
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Northern Telecom and the Company have signed a series of OEM equipment and
supply agreements, as well as a vendor financing agreement (see Note 9). The
OEM agreement provides for the terms under which Northern Telecom would make
varying payments if it purchases core electronics (primarily radio and digital
cards for base stations) and software from the Company. Northern Telecom made an
initial $3.0 million license payment in 1994 (part of up to $12.0 million in
license and OEM fees to be paid to the Company under certain circumstances) and
may make additional royalty payments based on shipments of the Company's
products. Northern Telecom would then sell Omnipoint/Northern Telecom integrated
systems to PCS operators, including the Company. The Company's purchases from
Nortel to build out the New York network were originally financed by Northern
Telecom under a financing agreement. The Company has agreed to make certain
product upgrades and warranties available to Northern Telecom's customers as
necessary. No equipment, hardware or software sales were made to Northern
Telecom under OEM Agreement during 1995, 1996 and 1997.
During 1994, OCI entered into an agreement to purchase $100.0 million of
equipment and services (which was subsequently increased to $250.0 million) over
the next five years with Northern Telecom. On December 30, 1997, OCI and
Northern Telecom entered into an amendment to the supply agreement, increasing
its purchase commitment for an incremental $210.0 million of purchase orders by
OCI, the Company and/or the Company's affiliates with certain annual thresholds.
Under the terms of the agreement, if the conditions of the purchase obligation
are met and OCI fails to meet its purchase obligations of equipment and
services, it may be subject to a termination charge of 10% of the unmet portion
of the commitment, which may be waived under certain conditions.
MANUFACTURING LICENSE AGREEMENT
On February 28, 1995, the Company entered into an agreement (the
"Manufacturing License Agreement") with Northern Telecom in conjunction with the
OEM Supply Agreement, which was subsequently amended on August 4, 1997. Under
the terms of the Manufacturing License Agreement, the Company will give Northern
Telecom an option to receive the non-exclusive worldwide right to use, modify,
manufacture, or have manufactured all of the products supplied by the Company
under the OEM Supply Agreement, subject to certain terms and restrictions. This
option can be exercised if: 1) there is a breach of the OEM Supply Agreement by
the Company, 2) a termination of supply of licensed product under the OEM Supply
Agreement by the Company, or 3) mutual agreement to terminate the OEM Supply
Agreement by the Company and Northern Telecom. Additionally, if Northern Telecom
meets certain purchasing thresholds from the Company, Northern Telecom may also
elect to exercise this option. If the option is exercised under this
circumstance, Northern Telecom has agreed to pay the
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OMNIPOINT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
Company a one-time license fee. In addition, in all cases, certain royalties on
the products licensed are to be paid. The Manufacturing License Agreement has an
initial five-year term unless terminated earlier in accordance with terms and
conditions specified in the agreement. The agreement may extend for additional
one-year terms.
COLLABORATIVE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
On March 4, 1995, the Company entered into a five-year agreement (the
"Collaborative Development Agreement") with Northern Telecom to collaborate
with Northern Telecom on their mutual planning and development activities for
PCS products. Under the terms of the Collaborative Development Agreement,
Northern Telecom and the Company have agreed to commit resources to joint
projects. The Collaborative Development Agreement may be renewed for
successive one-year periods, and is subject to earlier termination by mutual
agreement of the parties or by either party upon written notice to the other
party thirty days prior to the end of the initial term or a renewal term.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
12. AGREEMENTS WITH ERICSSON, INC.:
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On April 16, 1996, Ericsson, Inc. ("Ericsson") and the Company and their
respective affiliates entered into definitive agreements governing (i) the
purchase by OCI or other Omnipoint affiliates of GSM handsets, (ii) the sale by
Ericsson of IS-661 and GSM infrastructure equipment, and (iii) cooperation on
marketing, standards and technical activities. Each of these agreements has a
term of five years commencing on the date on which it was executed.
Additionally, the Company signed a five year agreement, as amended with
Ericsson, to purchase a minimum of $85.0 million of infrastructural equipment,
software, engineering, installation and testing services.
Under the terms of the licensing and supply agreements, Ericsson paid license
fees of $8.5 million in 1997.
The Company entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding with
Orbitel Mobile Communications Ltd., ("Orbitel"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Ericsson, which contemplates agreements pursuant to which Orbitel will develop,
manufacture and supply to the Company IS-661 and dual mode IS-661/PCS 1900
handsets in a mutually agreeable timetable upon OCI agreeing to a minimum
purchase commitments to be determined when the parties have ascertained the
resources necessary for the development and manufacture of such handsets.
The Company, through its subsidiary, Omnipoint Communications, Inc. ("OCI"),
signed a five year agreement with Ericsson, subject to certain conditions,
including vendor financing to purchase $85.0 million of infrastructure
equipment, software and engineering, installation and testing services. The
Company subsequently amended the Ericsson Supply agreement to purchase a total
of $257.5 million of qualified equipment and services for it and its affiliates.
13. FCC DEPOSIT:
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In November 1995, the Company, through its subsidiary OPCSE made a $40.0
million deposit with the FCC to participate in the Entrepreneurs' Band C Block
auction. The deposit qualified the Company to participate in the Entrepreneurs'
Band C Block auction and was used to satisfy a portion of the first payment on
commitments for the 18 licenses received in such auction.
In August 1996, the Company made a $60.0 million deposit with the FCC to
participate in the D, E and F Block auction. During 1997 the Company made its
first payment of $28.8 million utilizing the $60.0 million deposit with the
FCC; the remaining $31.2 million of such deposit was refunded to the Company.
14. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
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COMMITMENTS
The Company has entered into various leases for its offices, facilities and
for equipment used in the development of its products. The leases are typically
three to five years in length and payable monthly. The Company has various
capital lease commitments of approximately $68,000 payable as of December 31,
1997. Future minimum rentals under these noncancelable operating leases as of
December 31, 1996 are as follows (in thousands):
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<CAPTION>
OPERATING LEASES
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<S> <C>
1998 $ 6,793
1999 6,517
2000 6,048
2001 4,294
2002 2,088
Thereafter 3,593
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$29,333
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OMNIPOINT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
Total rental expense for the years ended December 31, 1995, 1996, and 1997 was
approximately $957,000, $3.1 million and $18.4 million, respectively.
On December 12, 1995, the Company and Hansol Paper Co., Ltd. ("Hansol") and
its telecom affiliates entered into a strategic alliance for the promotion of
the Omnipoint System in the Republic of Korea and other parts of Asia, and the
grant of a license to Hansol to manufacture Omnipoint System handsets. The
agreement provides that Omnipoint will enter into a purchase order, subject to
certain preconditions, including competitive pricing, to acquire from Hansol
handsets for sale to subscribers in areas covered by licenses, if any, purchased
by the Company in the Entrepreneurs' Band auction.
On July 1, 1996, the Company, through its subsidiary, OCI, signed a five year
agreement with a provider or billing and customer-care services for which the
Company will be provided with software products and services to support its
billing and customer-service requirements. The Company has committed a minimum
amount of $14.1 million in processing fees over the first five years of the
agreement, which may be satisfied by the Company and/or its affiliates.
The Company, through its subsidiary OCI is in various stages of negotiation
for handsets, accessories and services from various suppliers. These new
contracts could require minimum purchase commitments from the Company.
Management believes that the Company will fulfill these commitments in the
normal course of business.
LITIGATION
The Company is subject to legal proceedings, administrative proceedings and
claims of various types in the ordinary course of its business. While the
Company cannot estimate the ultimate settlement, if any, it does not believe
that any such legal proceedings will have a material adverse effect on the
Company, its liquidity, financial position or results of operations.
15. STOCK OPTIONS, WARRANTS, AND EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS:
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During 1991, the Company granted a warrant to purchase 915,000 shares of
common stock at an exercise price of $.008 per share, a price below market
value, exercisable for a period of 10 years in exchange for investment banking
services over five years. The Company also issued a warrant to purchase 750,000
shares of Common Stock originally exercisable for a period of five years from
the date of issuance. The warrants are exercisable for a price of $1.00 per
share for the first 250,000 shares exercised, $1.10 per share for the next
250,000 shares exercised and $1.20 per share for the remaining 250,000 shares
exercised. Subsequent to December 31, 1994, the Company and the warrant holder
agreed that the warrant holder could loan to the Company an amount equal to the
aggregate exercise price of the warrant on or before the original expiration
date. In such event the expiration date of the warrant would be extended for an
additional five years. The Company issued 229,168 of which 50,000 have a strike
price of $0.004 and the remainder have a strike price of $6.00 to the holder of
the Credit Loan Agreement. These warrants expire on March 10, 2002. In
connection with the Senior Notes and Convertible Subordinated Notes issued
during 1995, the Company granted to the holders of the notes warrants to
purchase 1,250,000 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $.004 per
share, a price below market value, exercisable for a period of five years from
the date of issuance. In connection with the warrants, the Company recorded a
discount on the notes and an increase to paid-in capital of $17.5 million.
During 1996 and 1997, approximately 597,000 and 613,000 warrants respectively
were exercised with an exercise price of between $0.004 and $1.00.
The 1990 stock option plan authorizes the grant of options exercisable for a
maximum of 6,250,000 of Common Stock to key employees, consultants, officers and
directors of the Company. Options under the plan expire 10 years from
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OMNIPOINT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
the date of the grant for incentive stock options and 10 years plus 30 days for
nonstatutory options. Options granted vest rateably over five years.
The Company issued options to certain employees with exercise prices in excess
of fair market value that do not begin to vest until the first or second
anniversary of the option grant and then follow the normal five-year vesting
schedule.
The 1996 employee stock purchase plan authorizes the issuance of a maximum of
200,000 shares of common stock through payroll deductions to employees of the
Company. Employees of the Company, who are scheduled to work 20 or more hours
per week and are employed as of the first day of each offering period, will be
eligible to participate in the purchase plan. Except for the initial offering
which consisted of a six-month period from July 1, 1996 through December 31,
1996, each offering under the Purchase Plan will be for the 12-month calendar
year (the "Offering Period"). Each Offering Period other than the initial
Offering Period will consist of two six-month purchase periods commencing on the
first business day on or after January 1 or July 1 of each year (each, a
"Purchase Period").
Participating employees may contribute from 1% to 10% of compensation through
payroll deductions. On the last business day of each Purchase Period (the
"Exercise Date"), the employee's payroll deductions will be used to purchase
shares of the Company's Common Stock for the employee. The price of the shares
purchased will be the lower of (i) 85% of the stock's closing price on the
commencement date of the Offering Period or (ii) 85% of the stock's closing
price on the Exercise Date. The maximum aggregate purchases which an employee
will be able to make in a single calendar year is $25,000, based on the fair
market value of such Common Stock determined at the commencement date of the
Offering Period.
The 1997 omnibus stock plan authorizes the grant of stock options, stock
appreciation rights, restricted or unrestricted stock awards, phantom stock,
performance awards or any combination thereof. The plan provides for the
issuance of 2,500,000 shares of Common Stock to key employees, consultants,
officers and directors of the Company. Options under the plan expire 10 years
from the date of the grant and vest ratably over five years. Payments to satisfy
obligations due for stock appreciation rights, restricted or unrestricted stock
awards, phantom stock, and performance awards may be made by delivering Common
Stock or cash, or any combination of Common Stock and cash, as determined by the
plan Administrator.
The Company has three stock-based compensation plans, which are described
above. SFAS No. 123 requires that companies either recognize compensation
expense for grants of stock, stock options, and other equity instruments based
on fair value, or provide pro forma disclosure of net income and earnings per
share in the notes to the financial statements. The Company adopted the
disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 123 and has applied APB Opinion 25 and related
Interpretations in accounting for its plans. Accordingly, no compensation cost
has been recognized for its stock option plans other than options issued under
fair market value. Had compensation cost for the Company's stock-based
compensation plans been determined based on the fair value at the grant dates as
calculated in accordance with SFAS No. 123, the Company's net loss and earnings
per share for the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1997 would have been reduced
to the pro forma amounts indicated below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1997
--------------------- ---------------------
Net Loss NET LOSS
---------- LOSS PER ---------- LOSS PER
(IN 000S) SHARE (IN 000S) SHARE
--------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
As Reported $(126,930) $(2.74) $(321,010) $(6.23)
Pro forma $(128,585) $(2.77) $(328,005) $(6.36)
</TABLE>
The fair value of each stock option is estimated on the date of grant using
the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average
assumptions for the years ending 1996 and 1997, respectively: an expected life
of
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OMNIPOINT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
5.75 and 6.0 years, expected volatility of 49.55% and 50.0%, respectively, a
dividend yield of 0% and a risk-free interest rate of 6.3% and 6.1%.
The effects of applying SFAS No. 123 for the purpose of providing pro forma
disclosure may not be indicative of the effects on reported net loss and net
loss per share for future years, as the pro forma disclosures include the
effects of only those awards granted after January 1, 1995. The fair value of
the employee stock purchase plan periods during 1996 and 1997 is estimated on
the date of purchase using the Black-Scholes Option pricing model utilizing the
following weighted average assumptions an expected life of six months, expected
volatility of 49.55% a dividend yield of 0% and a risk-free interest rate of
5.4%. The amount of compensation expense, net of income taxes related to the
employee stock purchase plan included in the pro forma net loss and earnings per
detail above, is approximately $228,000, and $585,000 for 1996 and 1997,
respectively.
A summary of the status of the Company's stock option plans as of December 31,
1995, 1996 and 1997 and changes during the years ending on those dates is
presented in the following chart:
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OMNIPOINT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1995 1996 1997
------------------------------------ ----------------------------------- ----------------------------
WTD AVG. WTD AVG. WTD AVG.
PRICE PRICE PRICE
Shares PER SHARE SHARES PER SHARE SHARES PER SHARE
-------------------- -------------- --------------- ------------------ ----------------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Options outstanding at
beginning of
year January 1, 3,243,476 $ 1.61 4,598,408 $ 4.63 4,676,299 $ 8.84
Granted
At fair value 813,332 5.12 721,322 27.96 403,226 18.43
At greater than fair value 633,510 19.08 -- -- 3,454,513 23.58
At less than fair value 5,044 4.81 384,745 2.79 121,447 3.18
Exercised (83,994) 0.96 (995,592) 0.74 (530,970) 1.94
Canceled (12,960) 9.95 (32,584) 15.22 (1,084,474) 16.38
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ------
Options outstanding at
December 31, 4,598,408 $ 4.63 4,676,299 $ 8.84 7,040,041 $14.75
========== ========== ========== ========== ========== ======
Options exercisable at
December 31, 2,813,624 $ 0.69 2,124,625 $ 17.14 2,099,136 $ 3.54
========== ========== ========== ========== ========== ======
Options available for
future grant at
December 31, 1,651,592 1,573,701 1,178,855
========== ========== ==========
Weighted average fair
value of options granted
during the year $ 17 $ 17.14 $ 11.21
========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at
December 31, 1997:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Options Outstanding Options
------------------- Exercisable
------------------
Weight-Average
Remaining
Range of Number Contractual Weight-Average Number Weighted-Average
Exercise Prices Outstanding Life Exercise Price Exercisable Exercise Price
- --------------------------- ------------------- -------------- -------------- ------------------ ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$0.004 - $6.00 2,686,566 5.31 $ 2.51 1,853,099 $ 1.76
$7.19 - $24.00 2,017,931 8.90 17.34 245,827 16.98
$24.44 - $50.00 2,335,544 9.87 26.59 210 29.00
- --------------------------- ------------------- -------------- -------------- ----------------- ---------------
$0.004 - $50.00 7,040,041 7.85 $14.75 2,099,136 $ 3.54
=========================== =================== ============== ============== ================= ===============
</TABLE>
On May 29, 1997, the Board of Directors approved a Stock Option Exchange
offering for employees granted stock options between January 26, 1996 and May
28, 1997. Exchanged options were granted as incentive stock options at the
price of $16.00 or fair market value on the date of exchange. Non-qualified
options were issued to employees who exchanged options at a price of $16.00
when the fair market value of the stock exceeded $16.00 The Company
exchanged 812,298 options on May 29, 1997 at prices between $16.00 and
$16.63.
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
The Company has a defined contribution plan under section 401(k) of the
Internal Revenue Code covering substantially all of its employees. The 401(k)
plan allows employees to make contributions up to a specified percentage of
their compensation. The Company may, upon resolution by the Board of
Directors, make discretionary contributions to the plan. No discretionary
contributions had been made as of December 31, 1997.
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OMNIPOINT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
Beginning on January 1, 1998, the Company will match employee contributions up
to a certain limit. The member contribution may be made in shares of the
company's stock or, if determined by the Company, in cash. Participants vest
in the Company's matching contribution based on years of service as defined by
the plan.
16. INCOME TAXES:
------------
At December 31, 1997, the Company had net operating loss carry forwards of
approximately $545.7 million to be used to offset future taxable income;
these carry forwards expire during the years through 2017. Approximately
$32.2 million of these net operating losses were related to stock option
exercises, the tax benefit of which, when ultimately realized, would be
reflected as component of equity. Under the Tax Reform Act of 1986, the
amount of and benefits from net operating losses that can be carried forward
may be impaired or limited in certain circumstances.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are comprised of the following (in
thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31,
--------------------
1996 1997
--------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Deferred tax assets:
Inventory $ 4,134 $ 26,867
Compensation related $ 1,180 1,292
Deferred revenue -
Start up costs $ 1,130 4,931
Reserves $ 1,008 2,550
Other -
Net operating loss carry forwards 81,100 218,299
Valuation allowance (74,419) (216,659)
Deferred tax liabilities:
FCC license (12,181) (19,639)
Fixed assets (1,952) (17,641)
-------- --------
Net deferred tax assets $ - $ -
======== ========
</TABLE>
Due to the uncertainty surrounding the realization of the deferred tax asset,
the Company has placed a valuation allowance against its otherwise recognizable
net deferred tax assets.
17. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:
-----------------------------------
The following disclosure of the estimated fair value of financial instruments
is made in accordance with the requirements of Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 107, "Disclosures About Fair Value of Financial Instruments." The
estimated fair value amounts have been determined by the Company, using
available market information and appropriate valuation methodologies. However,
considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop the
estimates of fair value. Accordingly, the estimates presented herein are not
necessarily indicative of the amounts that the Company could realize in a
current market exchange. The use of different market assumptions and/or
estimation methodologies may have a material effect on the estimated fair value
amounts.
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OMNIPOINT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, 1996 DECEMBER 31, 1997
-------------------- --------------------
CARRYING ESTIMATED CARRYING ESTIMATED
AMOUNT FAIR VALUE AMOUNT FAIR VALUE
-------- ---------- -------- ----------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Loans payable under financing agreement $ - $ - $513,766 $513,766
Senior Notes 18,617 25,930 19,797 26,216
11 5/8% Senior Notes, due 2006 250,000 261,960 250,000 266,421
11 5/8% Series A Senior Notes due 2006 208,886 209,568 208,289 213,137
C and F Block License Obligations 362,335 371,137 411,072 486,647
New York MTA License Obligation 347,518 347,518 347,518 347,518
</TABLE>
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OMNIPOINT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER ASSETS, ACCOUNTS
PAYABLE , ACCRUED EXPENSES, AND SHORT-TERM DEBT
The carrying amounts of these items are a reasonable estimate of their fair
value.
LOANS PAYABLE UNDER FINANCING AGREEMENTS
The carrying amounts of these obligations approximate fair value. The
obligation's interest rates are periodically adjusted to current market rates.
SENIOR NOTES
The fair value of the Corporation's long-term debt is estimated based on the
quoted market prices for the same or similar issues.
NEW YORK MTA LICENSE OBLIGATION
The fair value of this obligation on the prevailing terms the United States
Government offers other Pioneer Preference license holders. The terms and
conditions for this obligation are set by the Federal Communications Commission
based on authority granted by the Congress of the United States of America.
C & F BLOCK LICENSE OBLIGATIONS
The fair value of these obligations are based on the Company's estimate of
borrowing costs for debt similar to that issued by the U.S. government, without
consideration of any charges that may result upon full implementation of the
Entrepreneurs' Band Reconsideration Order.
The fair value estimates presented herein are based on pertinent information
available to management as of December 31, 1996 and 1997. Although management is
not aware of any factors that would significantly affect the estimated fair
value amounts (other than the Entrepreneurs' Band Reconsideration Order), such
amounts have not been comprehensively revalued for purposes of these financial
statements since those dates, and current estimates of fair value may differ
significantly from the amounts presented herein.
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OMNIPOINT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
18. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
----------------------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1995 1996 1997
------- -------- --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash paid for interest $ 501 $ 23,125 $ 74,385
Cash paid for taxes 32 - -
Non cash investing and financing activities:
Liability incurred for acquisition of the license - 360,442 39,234
Capital lease obligations incurred and notes payable
issued in exchange for fixed assets 88 - -
Common stock issued upon conversion of subordinated
note - 16,250 -
Common stock issued in exchange for employee notes
notes receivable 825 - -
Issuance of Series B preferred stock in payment of
Series B dividend 1,517 576 -
Issuance of Series C preferred stock in exchange for
amounts due under line of credit 10,000 - -
Dividends accrued on Series B and Series C preferred
stock 1,839 - -
Proceeds from financing agreement used to pay
origination fee 7,500 150 4,875
Common stock issued in exchange for services 59 - -
Fixed assets and capitalized interest funded by
financing agreement 13,312 - 131,860
Advance payment of pilot system equipment financed
through financing agreement 4,840 - -
Pilot system equipment funded by financing agreement 1,053 1,321 -
Issuance of options at below fair market value 112 9,628 -
Conversion of preferred stock in connection with the
initial public offering - 44,703 -
</TABLE>
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OMNIPOINT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
19. INDUSTRY SEGMENT INFORMATION:
----------------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997
--------------
PARENT COMPANY
AND
EQUIPMENT SERVICE
DIVISION DIVISION TOTAL
-------------- --------------- --------------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues $ 9,573 $ 42,377 $ 51,950
Loss from operations* (44,446) (193,890) (238,336)
Identifiable assets 179,575 1,600,014 1,779,589
Depreciation and amortization 4,678 47,966 52,644
Capital expenditures 3,651 434,415 438,066
Interest income (expense), net (44,429) (31,654) (76,083)
<CAPTION>
1996
--------------
PARENT COMPANY
AND
EQUIPMENT SERVICE
DIVISION DIVISION TOTAL
-------------- --------------- --------------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues $ $ 531 $ 531
Loss from operations* (37,874) (62,527) (100,401)
Identifiable assets 342,497 1,076,975 1,419,472
Depreciation and amortization 3,001 12,586 15,587
Capital expenditures 7,128 166,703 173,831
Interest income (expense), net 340 (26,869) (26,529)
<CAPTION>
1995
--------------
PARENT COMPANY
AND
EQUIPMENT SERVICE
DIVISION DIVISION TOTAL
--------------- --------------- --------------
(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues $ $ $
Loss from operations* (23,664) (14,338) (38,002)
Identifiable assets 108,684 366,306 474,990
Depreciation and amortization 1,900 9,138 11,038
Capital expenditures 2,459 14,844 17,303
Interest income (expense), net 57 175 232
</TABLE>
* The Service Division loss from operations is presented prior to the full
allocation of the Parent Company's operating expenses.
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OMNIPOINT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
20. QUARTERLY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (UNAUDITED):
--------------------------------------------
The following table provides quarterly data for the fiscal years ended
December 31, 1997 and 1996
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997
------------
MARCH 31 JUNE 30 SEPTEMBER 30 DECEMBER 31
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues $ 7,587 $ 6,863 $ 13,829 $ 23,671
Operating expenses:
Cost of service revenue
and handset sales 13,204 18,606 29,838 46,687
Research and development 7,707 5,237 5,983 6,078
Sales, general, and
administrative 14,686 23,799 26,944 38,873
Depreciation and
amortization 10,419 12,650 12,245 17,330
-------- -------- -------- ---------
Total operating expenses 46,016 60,292 75,010 108,968
Loss from operations (38,429) (53,429) (61,181) (85,297)
Other income (expense):
Interest income 4,661 3,993 2,157 2,167
Interest expense (18,595) (18,870) (22,137) (29,459)
-------- -------- -------- ---------
Loss before
extraordinary item $(52,363) $(68,306) $(81,161) $(112,589)
Extraordinary item - - - 6,591
-------- -------- -------- ---------
Net loss $(52,363) $(68,306) $(81,161) $(119,180)
======== ======== ======== =========
Basic and diluted loss
per share before
extraordinary item $ (1.02) $ (1.33) $ (1.57) $ (2.17)
Extraordinary item $ (0.13) - - -
Basic and diluted loss
per share $ (1.02) $ (1.33) $ (1.57) $ (2.30)
======== ======== ======== =========
Weighted average number
of common shares
outstanding 51,278 51,457 51,587 51,932
<CAPTION>
1996
------------
MARCH 31 JUNE 30 SEPTEMBER 30 DECEMBER 31
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues $ $ $ $ 531
Operating expenses:
Cost of service revenue and
handset sales 3,230
Research and development 4,759 8,659 8,251 16,536
Sales, general, and
administrative 5,172 4,867 11,418 22,453
Depreciation and
amortization 3,501 3,094 2,779 6,213
-------- -------- -------- ---------
Total operating expenses 13,432 16,620 22,448 48,432
Loss from operations (13,432) (16,620) (22,448) (47,901)
Other income (expense):
Interest income 1,398 1,313 3,119 4,867
Interest expense (3,869) (6,203) (8,522) (18,632)
-------- -------- -------- ---------
Loss $(15,903) $(21,510) $(27,851) $ (61,666)
======== ======== ======== =========
Basic and diluted net
loss per share $ (0.42) $ (0.47) $ (0.55) $ (1.21)
======== ======== ======== =========
Weighted average number
of common shares
outstanding 38,179 45,620 50,278 50,937
</TABLE>
Earning per share data have been restated for all periods to reflect the
adoption of SFAS 128 as of December 31, 1997.
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OMNIPOINT CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONTINUED
21. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:
------------------
OMNIPOINT MIDWEST FINANCING FACILITY
On January 30, 1998, the Company, through an indirectly-held, wholly-owned
subsidiary, Omnipoint Midwest Holdings LLC ("OMH"), entered into a credit
facility agreement with Northern Telecom Inc. ("NorTel") to provide financing
to OMH for up to $400.0 million for the purpose of financing the buildout of
networks in certain Midwest markets, including the Detroit and Indianapolis
markets as well as certain other designated markets including Atlantic City
("Midwest Facility"). The Midwest Facility provides that up to $85.0 million
is available to OMH for any purpose, including an inter-company loan to the
Parent Company. The Company at its sole option can repay the $85.0 million
portion of the loan in cash or the Company's Common Stocks under certain
conditions.
Under the terms of the Midwest Facility, OMH is subject to certain financial
and operational covenants, including restrictions on OMH's ability to pay
dividends, level of indebtedness, and certain other financial maintenance
requirements. The Midwest Facility is collateralized by substantially all the
assets of OMH and its license and operating subsidiaries and certain other
designated markets, including a pledge of all capital stock of each such
license and operating subsidiaries, as well as all capital stock of OMH owned
by OPCS Two LLC.
The principal amount of a portion of the Midwest Facility which is available
to finance equipment purchases from NorTel and certain eligible third party
expenses is payable in installments beginning in 2002, with a final payment
due on December 31, 2006. Interest on such amount is payable quarterly with
regard to base rate loans and at the end of an applicable interest period with
regard to LIBOR rate loans. The $85.0 million portion of the Midwest Facility
which has no required amortization, matures on March 31, 2008. Interest on
such portion is payable semi-annually (which interest may be accreted until
March 31, 2004). The Midwest Facility was provided in conjunction with the
Amendment to the Northern Telecom Supply Agreement, wherein OMH, together with
other affiliates of the Company, agreed to purchase up to $210 million of
equipment and services from Northern Telecom over a four-year period and to
purchase GSM PCS network equipment exclusively from Northern Telecom in the
Midwest markets.
OCI $750 MILLION CREDIT FACILITY
On February 17, 1998, OCI refinanced its $516.0 million Interim Credit
Facility with a $750.0 million credit commitment including a credit facility
agreement and a note purchase agreement (the "Agreements") which may be
increased under certain circumstances. On February 17, 1998, OCI borrowed
$450.0 million, the proceeds of which were used to fully repay and extinguish
the outstanding borrowings and accrued interest on the Interim Credit
Facility. Under the terms of the Agreements, OCI is subject to certain
financial and operational covenants, including restrictions on OCI's ability
to pay dividends, level of indebtedness, and certain other financial
maintenance requirements. The Interim Credit Facility is collateralized by
substantially all of the assets of OCI and its license subsidiary, including a
pledge of all capital stock of the license company and Omnipoint PCS, Inc.
(which represents a 95.58% ownership interest in OCI), as well as all the
capital stock of Omnipoint Holdings II LLC owned by Omnipoint Holdings, Inc.
The principal amount of the Agreements are payable in installments beginning
June 30, 1998, with a final payment due on February 17, 2006. Interest on
such amount is payable quarterly in arrears.
- --------------
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<PAGE>
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
In connection with our audits of the consolidated financial statements of
Omnipoint Corporation and its Subsidiaries as of December 31, 1996 and 1997, and
for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1997, which
financial statements are included in this Form 10-K, we have also audited the
financial statement schedule listed in Item 14(a) herein.
In our opinion, this financial statement schedule, when considered in relation
to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all
material respects, the information required to be included herein.
COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
Boston, Massachusetts
March 30, 1998
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<PAGE>
SCHEDULE I
OMNIPOINT CORPORATION
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1995, 1996, AND 1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ADDITIONS
BALANCE AT CHARGED TO DEDUCTIONS BALANCE AT
BEGINNING COSTS AND FROM END OF
OF PERIOD EXPENSES RESERVES PERIOD
------------ ---------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Period ended December 31, 1995:
Reserve for doubtful accounts - - - -
Period ended December 31, 1996:
Reserve for doubtful accounts - - - -
Period ended December 31, 1997:
Reserve for doubtful accounts $ 0 $ 8,059 $ (2,313) $ 5,746
Period ended December 31, 1995:
Reserve for inventory valuation $ 0 $ 669 (280) 389
Period ended December 31, 1996:
Reserve for inventory valuation 389 10,814 (10,981) 222
Period ended December 31, 1997:
Reserve for inventory valuation $ 222 $ 8,147 $ (2,672) $ 5,697
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
OMNIPOINT CORPORATION
________________
FORM 10-K
________________
EXHIBIT INDEX
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Exhibit DESCRIPTION SEQUENTIAL PAGE NO.
- ------- ----------- -------------------
<S> <C> <C>
3.1* Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant.
3.2@@@ Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant.
4.2 See Exhibit 3.1.
10.1@ Registrant's Amended and Restated 1990 Stock Option Plan.
10.2@ Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement under Registrant's 1990 Stock
Option Plan.
10.3@ Form of Stock Option Agreement under Registrant's 1990 Stock Option
Plan for non-qualified options.
10.4@ Form of Stock Option Agreement outside scope of Registrant's 1990 Stock
Option Plan for non-qualified options.
10.5@ Warrant Certificate, dated August 2, 1991, by and between the
Registrant and Allen & Company Incorporated.
10.6@ Warrant Certificate, dated August 2, 1991, by and between the
Registrant and Allen & Company Incorporated.
10.7@ Letter agreement, dated June 29, 1995, by and between the Registrant
and Allen & Company Incorporated (relating to Exhibit 10.6).
10.8 [Intentionally left blank.]
10.9@ Common Stock Purchase Warrant issued March 10, 1995, granted to Madison
Dearborn Capital Partners, L.P.
10.10@ Common Stock Purchase Warrant issued March 10, 1995, granted to Madison
Dearborn Capital Partners, L.P.
10.11@ Employment Agreement, effective October 1, 1995, by and between the
Registrant, Omnipoint Communications Inc. and George F. Schmitt.
10.12@ Promissory Note, dated October 1, 1995, by George F. Schmitt.
10.13@ Stock Restriction Agreement, dated October 1, 1995, by and between the
Registrant and George F. Schmitt.
10.14@ Employment Agreement, dated April 17, 1995, by and between the
Registrant and Bradley E. Sparks.
10.15@ Promissory Note, dated April 17, 1995, by Bradley E. Sparks.
10.16@ Stock Restriction Agreement, dated April 17, 1995, by and between the
Registrant and Bradley E. Sparks.
10.17*** Employment Agreement, dated November 3, 1996, by and between the
Registrant and Kjell S. Andersson.
10.18*** Promissory Note, dated February 24, 1997, by Kjell S. Andersson.
10.19*** Stock Restriction Agreement, dated February 24, 1997, by and between
the Registrant and Kjell S. Andersson.
10.20@ Series B Convertible Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement, dated August
9, 1993, by and among the Registrant and Madison Dearborn Capital
Partners, L.P.
10.21@ Amendment No. 1 to Series B Convertible Preferred Stock Purchase
Agreement, dated June 29, 1995, by and between the Registrant and
Madison Dearborn Capital Partners, L.P.
</TABLE>
<PAGE>
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
<S> <C> <C>
10.22@ Series C Convertible Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement, dated June 29,
1995, by and among the Registrant and the other parties named therein.
10.23@ Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement, dated June 29,
1995, by and among the Registrant and the parties named therein.
10.24@ First Amended and Restated Voting Agreement, dated June 29, 1995, by
and among the Registrant and the other parties named therein.
10.25@ OEM Supply Agreement for Omnipoint PCS (Personal Communication
Systems) Products, dated September 22, 1994, by and between the
Registrant and Northern Telecom Inc.
10.26@ Manufacturing License and Escrow Agreement for Personal Communication
Service Products, dated February 28, 1995, by and between the
Registrant and Northern Telecom Inc.
10.27@ Collaborative Development Agreement, dated March 1, 1995, by and
between the Registrant and Northern Telecom Inc.
10.28@ Reciprocal OEM Agreement Memorandum of Understanding, dated March 30,
1995, by and between the Registrant and Northern Telecom Inc.
10.29@ Supply Agreement, dated September 22, 1994, by and between Omnipoint
Communications Inc. and Northern Telecom Inc.
10.30@ Amendment No. 1 to Supply Agreement, dated July 21, 1995, by and
between Omnipoint Communications Inc. and Northern Telecom Inc.
10.31 [Intentionally left blank.]
10.32***+++ Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, dated August 7, 1996,
by and between Omnipoint Communications Inc. and Northern Telecom Inc.
10.33***+++ Loan Agreement, dated August 7, 1996, by and between Omnipoint
Communications Inc. and Ericsson Inc., as amended.
10.34@ Memorandum of Understanding, dated April 21, 1995, by and between the
Registrant and Pacific Bell Mobile Services.
10.35@ Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement dated November 22, 1995, between
the Registrant and the purchasers named therein.
10.36@ Senior Note Due 2000 issued by the Registrant on November 22, 1995 to
the holder identified therein.
10.37@ Senior Note Due 2000 issued by the Registrant on November 22, 1995 to
the holder identified therein.
10.38@+ Memorandum of Understanding, dated November 22, 1995, by and between
the Registrant and Ericsson Inc.
10.39@ Letter Agreement, dated January 24, 1996, by and between the Registrant
and Ericsson Inc.
10.40@ Letter of Intent, dated October 26, 1995, by and between the Registrant
and BellSouth Personal Communications, Inc.
10.41@ Contract for Sale of Real Estate, dated August 30, 1995, by and between
F&R Bari Realty, Ltd., Inc. and Omnipoint Communications Inc.
10.42@ Lease Agreement, dated October 15, 1995, by and between the Registrant
and Baetis Properties, Inc.
10.43**++ Acquisition Agreement for Ericsson CMS 40 Personal Communications
Systems (PCS) Infrastructure Equipment, dated as of April 16, 1996, by
and between Ericsson Inc. and Omnipoint Communications.
10.44**++ Acquisition Supply and License Agreement for Omnipoint Personal
Communications Systems (PCS) Infrastructure Equipment, dated as of
April 16, 1996, by and between Ericsson Inc. and the Registrant.
10.45**++ Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Ericsson Inc. Masko Terminal
Units, dated as of April 16, 1996, by and between Ericsson, Inc.
and Omnipoint Communications Inc.
10.46**++ Memorandum of Understanding, dated April 2, 1996, by and between
Orbitel Mobile Communications Inc. and the Registrant
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10.47@@ Letter of Intent, dated November 20, 1995, by and between the
Registrant and Western Wireless Corporation
10.48@@ Letter of Intent, dated February 26, 1996, by and between Omnipoint
Communications Inc. and American Portable Telecom, Inc.
10.49@@ Letter of Intent, dated March 22, 1996, by and between Omnipoint
Communications Inc. and American Personal Communications.
10.50@@ Letter of Intent, dated May 13, 1996, by and between the Registrant and
InterCel, Inc.
10.51@@ License Agreement, dated March 22, 1996, by and between the Registrant
and Bender & Company, Inc.
10.52@@ Second License Agreement, dated April 17, 1996, by and between
Registrant and Bender & Company, Inc.
10.53@@ Lease Agreement, dated March 1, 1996, by and between Omniset
Corporation and Roots Stone Limited Partnership.
10.54*** Agreement dated as of February 24, 1997 between the Registrant and
Kjell S. Andersson, amending Employment Agreement dated November 3,
1996.
10.55#! Loan Agreement by and among Omnipoint MB Holdings, Inc., Ericsson Inc.
and certain other lenders named therein, dated July 25, 1997.
10.56##!! Loan Agreement by and among OPCS Philadelphia Holdings, Inc.,
Ericsson Inc. and certain other lenders named therein, dated July 25,
1997.
10.57##!! Loan Agreement by and among Omnipoint Midwest Holdings, LLC, Northern
Telecom Inc. and certain other lenders named therein, dated January 30,
1998.
10.58##!! Loan Agreement by and among Omnipoint Corporation, Omnipoint
Communications Inc., DLJ Capital Funding Inc. and certain other
lenders named therein, dated February 17, 1998.
10.59##!! Note Purchase Agreement by and among Omnipoint Corporation, Omnipoint
Communications Inc., IBJ Schroder Bank & Trust Company and certain
other purchasers named therein, dated February 17, 1998.
21.1@ Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
23.1 Consent of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P.
24.1 Power of Attorney (included in signature pages).
27 Financial Data Schedule.
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___________________________
@ Incorporated herein by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on
Form S-1, No. 33-98360.
@@ Incorporated herein by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on
Form S-1, No. 33-03739.
@@@ Incorporated herein by reference to the Company's Registration Statement on
Form S-4, No. 333-19895.
* Incorporated herein by reference to Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1995.
** Incorporated herein by reference to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K, filed May 3, 1996.
*** Incorporated herein by reference to the Company's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996.
# Incorporated herein by reference to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K, filed August 28, 1997.
## Incorporated herein by reference to the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K, filed March 26, 1998.
+ Portions of this Exhibit were omitted and have been filed separately with
the Secretary of the Commission pursuant to the Registrant's Application
Requesting Confidential Treatment under Rule 406 of the Act, which
application was granted by the Commission.
++ Portions of this Exhibit were omitted and filed separately with the
Secretary of the Commission pursuant to the Registrant's Application
Requesting Confidential Treatment under Rule 24b-2 under the Exchange Act of
1934, filed May 3,1996.
+++ Portions of this Exhibit were omitted and filed separately with the
Secretary of the Commission pursuant to the Registrant's Application
Requesting Confidential Treatment under Rule 24b-2 under the Exchange Act of
1934, filed March 31,1997.
<PAGE>
! Portions of this Exhibit were omitted and filed separately with the Secretary
of the Commission pursuant to the Registrant's Application Requesting
Confidential Treatment under Rule 24b-2 under the Exchange Act of 1934, filed
August 28,1997.
!! Portions of the Exhibit were omitted and filed separately with the Secretary
of the Commission pursuant to the Registrant's Application Requesting
Confidential Treatment under Rule 24b-2 under the Exchange Act of 1934, filed
March 26, 1998.
<PAGE>
Exhibit 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements
of Omnipoint Corporation on Form S-1 (File Nos. 33-98360 and 33-03739), Form S-4
(File Nos. 333-19895 and 333-13961) and Form S-8 (File Nos. 333-30681, 333-07345
and 333-03945) of our reports dated February 26, 1998, on our audits of the
consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule of Omnipoint
Corporation as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, and for each of the three years in
the period ended December 31, 1997, which reports are included in this Annual
Report on Form 10-K.
COOPERS & LYBRAND L.L.P.
Boston, Massachusetts
March 31, 1998
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