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As Filed With the SEC on February 10, 2000
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
February 10, 2000
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Lucent Technologies Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
1-11639 22-3408857
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
600 Mountain Avenue, Murray Hill, New Jersey 07974
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(908) 582-8500
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(Registrant's Telephone Number)
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Item 5. Other Events.
On October 15, 1999, pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "INS
Merger Agreement") dated as of August 9, 1999 by and among Lucent Technologies
Inc. ("Lucent"), Intrepid Merger Inc. ("Intrepid") and International Network
Services ("INS"), Intrepid was merged with and into INS (the "INS Merger"). INS
was the surviving corporation in the INS Merger and became a wholly owned
subsidiary of Lucent. In accordance with the INS Merger Agreement, the
outstanding common stock of INS was converted into the right to receive
approximately 49.3 million shares of Lucent common stock. The INS Merger has
been accounted for as a "pooling-of-interests" under generally accepted
accounting principles.
On November 3, 1999, pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Excel
Merger Agreement") dated as of August 17, 1999 by and among Lucent Technologies
Inc. ("Lucent"), Dallas Merger Inc. ("Dallas") and Excel Switching Corporation
("Excel"), Dallas merged with and into Excel (the "Excel Merger"). Excel was the
surviving corporation in the Excel Merger and became a wholly owned subsidiary
of Lucent. In accordance with the Excel Merger Agreement, the outstanding common
stock of Excel was converted into the right to receive approximately 22.3
million shares of Lucent common stock. The Excel Merger has been accounted for
as a "pooling-of-interests" under generally accepted accounting principles.
Included under Item 7 of this Report on Form 8-K is restated consolidated
financial information, including restated consolidated financial statements, at
September 30, 1999 and 1998 and for the years ended September 30, 1999, 1998 and
1997 giving retroactive effect to the INS Merger and the Excel Merger for all
periods presented. The restated consolidated financial statements are now the
historical financial statements of Lucent and supercede the historical
financials included in the Company's 1999 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on
December 21, 1999.
Item 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS
(a) Not applicable
(b) Not applicable
(c) The following exhibits are included with this Report:
Exhibit 12 Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges for the
years ended September 30, 1999, 1998 and
1997, the nine months ended September 30,
1996 and the year ended December 31, 1995
Exhibit 23 Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Exhibit 27 Financial Data Schedule at or for the Twelve
Months ended September 30, 1999
Exhibit 99.1 Restated financial information as of
September 30, 1999 and 1998 and for the
years ended September 30, 1999, 1998 and
1997
Exhibit 99.2 Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying
Accounts
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Lucent Technologies Inc.
Dated: February 10, 2000
By: /s/ James S. Lusk
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By James S. Lusk
Senior Vice President and Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit 12 Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges for the years ended September
30, 1999, 1998 and 1997, the nine months ended
September 30, 1996 and the year ended December 31, 1995
Exhibit 23 Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Exhibit 27 Financial Data Schedule at or for the Twelve Months ended
September 30, 1999
Exhibit 99.1 Restated financial information as of September 30, 1999
and 1998 and for the years ended September 30, 1999, 1998 and
1997
Exhibit 99.2 Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
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EXHIBIT 12
LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES INC.
COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES
(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
(UNAUDITED)
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MONTHS ENDED MONTHS ENDED MONTHS ENDED MONTHS ENDED YEAR ENDED
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Earnings Before
Income Taxes.........$5,489 $2,563 $1,493 $ 639 $(1,041)
Less Interest
Capitalized During
the Period.......... 20 17 14 14 14
Less Undistributed
Earnings of
Less than 50%
Owned Affiliates.... 2 11 3 1 2
Add Fixed Charges..... 638 441 394 273 327
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Total Earnings.......$6,105 $2,976 $1,870 $ 897 $ (730)
Fixed Charges
Total Interest Expense
Including
Capitalized Interest.$ 454 $ 297 $ 281 $ 210 $ 257
Interest Portion of
Rental Expenses..... 184 144 113 63 70
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Total Fixed Charges..$ 638 $ 441 $ 394 $ 273 $ 327
Ratio of Earnings to
Fixed Charges....... 9.6 6.7 4.7 3.3 (A)
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(A) For purposes of determining the ratio of earnings to fixed charges, earnings
are defined as income(loss) before income taxes, less interest capitalized,
less undistributed earnings of less than 50% owned affiliates and plus fixed
charges. Fixed charges consist of interest expense on all indebtedness and
that portion of operating lease rental expense that is representative of the
interest factor. Earnings were inadequate to cover fixed charges for the
year ended December 31, 1995 by $1,057.
(B) Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current
year presentation.
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EXHIBIT 23
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in registration statements
on Form S-3 (File No.'s 333-89347, 333-85219, 333-85061), and Forms S-8 (File
No.'s 333-45253, 333-79007, 333-81751, 333-64525, 333-46589, 333-52799,
333-52805, 333-56133, 333-08775, 333-37041, 333-33943, 333-18975, 333-18977,
333-08783, 333-42475, 333-23043, 333-72425, 333-87685, 333-88201, 333-87151,
333-84981, 333-80267, 333-08789, 333-08793 and 333-08801), of Lucent
Technologies Inc. of our report, dated January 20, 2000, relating to the
consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule, which appear
in this Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 10, 2000.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
New York, New York
February 10, 2000
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This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the audited
balance sheet of Lucent at September 30, 1999 and the audited consolidated
statement of income for the year ended September 30, 1999 and is qualified in
its entirety by reference to such financial statements.
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EXHIBIT 99.1
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
HIGHLIGHTS
Lucent Technologies Inc. (the "Company") reported net income of $4,789 million,
or $1.49 per share (diluted), for the year ended September 30, 1999, compared
with year-ago net income of $1,065 million, or $0.34 per share (diluted). In
1999, Lucent changed its method for determining annual net pension and
postretirement benefit costs. As a result, included in 1999 net income is a
$1,308 million, or $0.41 per share (diluted), cumulative effect of accounting
change. See Note 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further detail
of the accounting change. Lucent's income before the cumulative effect of the
accounting change was $3,481 million for the year ended September 30, 1999.
In 1999, Lucent recorded a $141 million ($93 million after-tax) reversal of
business restructuring charges, a $110 million non-tax deductible charge to
operating expenses for merger-related costs and a $236 million charge ($169
million after-tax) primarily associated with asset impairments and
integration-related charges associated with the Ascend Communications, Inc. and
Nexabit Networks, Inc. mergers, a $274 million gain ($167 million after-tax) on
the sale of an equity investment in Juniper Networks, and $293 million ($280
million after-tax) purchased in-process research and development expenses
related to the acquisitions of Stratus Computer, Inc., XNT Systems, Inc.,
Quantum Telcom Solutions, Inc., Quadritek Systems, Inc., Sybarus Technologies,
WaveAccess Ltd. and the Ethernet local area network ("LAN") component business
of Enable Semiconductor ("Enable").
In 1998, Lucent recorded a $118 million ($76 million after-tax) reversal of
business restructuring charges (including an $18 million pre-tax reversal of
merger-related costs by Ascend), a $149 million ($95 million after-tax) gain on
the sale of Lucent's Advanced Technology Systems ("ATS") business, and $1,691
million ($1,685 million after-tax) purchased in-process research and development
expenses related to the acquisitions of Stratus, XNT, Quantum, InterCall
Communications and Consulting, Inc., JNA Telecommunications Limited, LANNET,
MassMedia Communications Inc., SDX Business Systems plc, Yurie Systems, Inc.,
Optimay GmBH, Prominet Corporation and Livingston Enterprises, Inc.
All per share amounts have been adjusted to reflect the two-for-one stock splits
of Lucent common stock that became effective April 1, 1999 and April 1, 1998.
All financial information has been restated to reflect the Ascend, Kenan Systems
Corporation, International Network Services and Excel Switching Corporation
mergers.
CONVERGENCE
The communications industry is experiencing rapid changes in the technologies
used to service customers' needs. Traditional circuit-based switching and data
packet transmission are converging. This convergence of technologies is driven
by the growing demands for the transmission of information using data, voice,
video and fax, or any combination of these. The demand is driven by the
expansion of Internet traffic over existing networks - both wireline and
wireless - as well as the buildout of new and improved networks.
Lucent's strategy is to meet its customers' needs by offering an end-to-end
solutions platform. This strategy brings together the core products of
switching, transmission, software, messaging and optoelectronics (including
microelectronic componentry) with the new portfolio offerings obtained through
strategic acquisitions as well as the research and development of Bell
Laboratories. These new offerings are in the areas of data packet switching,
access products, software and services. With these new offerings, Lucent will
enhance its spectrum of communications products and services - data, voice,
optical, wireless, software, services and support - and is able to offer a
full-service package for the next generation of networks.
In June 1999, Lucent merged with Ascend. The Ascend merger enhances Lucent's
data switching and remote access products. The February 1999 merger with Kenan
refines Lucent's expertise in the field of billing software and customer care.
Subsequent to the close of fiscal 1999, Lucent continued to broaden its
portfolio by merging with International Network Services ("INS"), a global
provider of network consulting and software solutions, and Excel Switching
Corporation, a provider of open switching solutions for telecom carriers.
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Lucent will continue to review its portfolio of offerings and may use
acquisitions to enhance those offerings where it makes good business sense.
These acquisitions may occur through the use of cash, the issuance of debt or
common stock, or any combination of the three.
ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS
As part of Lucent's continued efforts to provide its customers with end-to-end
communications solutions, the Company completed the following acquisitions and
dispositions during the three years ended September 30, 1999:
August 1999 Acquisition of 61% interest in SpecTran Corporation, a
designer and manufacturer of specialty optical fiber and
fiber-optic products. Lucent acquired the remainder of
SpecTran in February 2000
July 1999 Merger with Nexabit, a developer of high-speed switching
equipment and software that directs traffic along
telecommunications networks
Merger with Mosaix Inc., a provider of software that links
companies' front and back offices and helps them deliver
more responsive and efficient customer service
Excel acquisition of InterCall, a developer and
manufacturer of software solutions for the Excel platform
May 1999 Excel merger with RAScom, Inc., a developer and
manufacturer of open system, remote access servers
June 1999 Merger with Ascend, a developer, manufacturer and seller
of wide area networking solutions
March 1999 Acquisition of the Ethernet LAN component business of
Enable Semiconductor
February 1999 Merger with Kenan, a developer of third-party billing and
customer care software
Acquisition of Sybarus, a semiconductor design company
January 1999 Acquisition of the remaining 80% interest in WaveAccess, a
developer of high-speed systems for wireless data
communications
November 1998 INS merger with with VitalSigns Software, Inc., a
developer of software that improves the performance and
availability of business applications and networks
October 1998 Acquisition of Quadritek, a start-up developer of
next-generation Internet protocol ("IP") network
administration software solutions
Ascend acquisition of Stratus, a manufacturer of
fault-tolerant computer systems
Excel acquisition of XNT, a supplier of intelligent switch
control and call-processing and control software
Excel acquisition of Quantum, a provider of
switch-configuration software
September 1998 Acquisition of JNA, an Australian telecom equipment
manufacturer, reseller and system integrator
August 1998 Acquisition of LANNET, an Israeli-based supplier of
Ethernet and asynchronous transfer mode ("ATM") switching
solutions
July 1998 Acquisition of SDX, a United Kingdom-based provider of
business communications systems
Acquisition of MassMedia, a developer of next-generation
network interoperability software
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
May 1998 Acquisition of Yurie, a provider of ATM access technology
and equipment for data, voice and video networking
April 1998 Acquisition of Optimay, a Germany-based developer of
software products and services for chip sets to be used
for Global System for Mobile Communications cellular
phones
January 1998 Acquisition of Prominet, a participant in the emerging
Gigabit Ethernet networking industry
December 1997 Acquisition of Livingston, a global provider of
equipment used by Internet service providers to connect
their subscribers to the Internet
September 1997 Acquisition of Octel Communications Corporation, a
provider of voice, fax and electronic messaging
technologies
June 1997 Ascend merger with Cascade Communications Corp., a
developer and manufacturer of wide area network switches
April 1997 Ascend merger with Whitetree, Inc., a developer and
manufacturer of high-speed ATM switching products
February 1997 Ascend acquisition of InterCon Systems Corporation, a
developer of remote access client software products
January 1997 Ascend acquisition of Sahara Networks, Inc., a developer
of scalable high-speed broadband access products
Lucent has also sought to divest itself of non-core businesses:
October 1, 1997 Lucent contributed its Consumer Products business to a new
venture formed by Lucent and Philips Electronics N.V.
("Philips") in exchange for 40% ownership of the venture.
The venture, Philips Consumer Communications ("PCC"), was
formed to create a worldwide provider of personal
communications products. On October 22, 1998, Lucent and
Philips announced their intention to end the venture in
PCC. The venture was terminated in late 1998. In December
1998, Lucent sold certain assets of its wireless handset
business to Motorola. Lucent is continuing to look for
opportunities to sell the remaining consumer products
business.
October 1997 Sale of ATS unit
December 1996 Sale of interconnect products and Custom Manufacturing
Services ("CMS") businesses
In addition, subsequent to the 1999 fiscal year-end, Lucent merged with the
following:
On November 12, 1999, Lucent merged with Xedia Corporation, a developer of
high-performance Internet access routers for wide area networks
LUCENT'S FORMATION
Lucent was formed from the systems and technology units that were formerly part
of AT&T Corp., including the research and development capabilities of Bell
Laboratories. Prior to February 1, 1996, AT&T conducted Lucent's original
business through various divisions and subsidiaries. On February 1, 1996, AT&T
began executing its decision to separate Lucent into a stand-alone company by
transferring to Lucent the assets and liabilities related to its business. In
April 1996, Lucent completed the initial public offering of its common stock
("IPO") and on September 30, 1996, became independent of AT&T when AT&T
distributed to its shareowners all of its Lucent shares.
OPERATING SEGMENTS
Lucent operates in the global telecommunications networking industry and has
three reportable segments: Service Provider Networks ("SPN"), Enterprise
Networks ("Enterprise"), and Microelectronics and Communications Technologies
("MCT"). SPN provides public networking systems and software to
telecommunications service providers and public network operators
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around the world. Enterprise develops, manufactures, markets and services
advanced communications products and data networking systems for business
customers. MCT designs and manufactures high-performance integrated circuits,
power systems and optoelectronic components for applications in the
communications and computing industries. In addition, MCT includes network
products, new ventures and intellectual property. The results of other smaller
units and corporate operations are reported in Other and Corporate.
The three reportable operating segments are strategic market units that offer
distinct products and services. These segments were determined based on the
customers and the markets that Lucent serves. Each market unit is managed
separately as each operation requires different technologies and marketing
strategies.
CHART
SEGMENT REVENUES-for the year ended September 30, 1997, 1998 and 1999
(Dollars in Billions)
1997 1998 1999
Other and Corporate $1.4 $0.1 $0.8
Microelectronics and Communications
Technologies 4.2 4.6 5.4
Enterprise Networks 6.4 8.1 8.8
Service Provider Networks 15.8 19.3 23.8
Lucent's Service Provider Networks segment represents about 61% of the total
external sales for 1999. Lucent offers a wide range of products and services
that represent a full-service package for the next generation of networks.
CHART
PRODUCT AND SERVICE REVENUES-for the year ended September 30, 1999
Core Networking Systems 46%
Business Communications Systems 18%
Wireless Products 14%
Microelectronics 7%
NetCare Professional Services 3%
Other 12%
Lucent's segments include products and services businesses focused on developing
and delivering systems and technologies to our customers.
KEY BUSINESS CHALLENGES
Lucent continues to face significant competition and expects that the level of
competition on pricing and product offerings will intensify. Lucent expects that
new competitors will enter its markets as a result of the trend toward global
expansion by U.S. and non-U.S. competitors as well as continued changes in
technology and public policy. These competitors may include entrants from the
telecommunications, software, data networking, cable television and
semiconductor industries. Existing competitors have, and new competitors may
have, strong financial capabilities, technological expertise, well-recognized
brand names and a global presence. Such competitors may include Alcatel Alsthom,
Cisco Systems, Inc., Ericsson, Nortel Networks, and Siemens AG. Lucent's
management periodically assesses market conditions and redirects the Company's
resources to meet new challenges. Steps Lucent may take include acquiring or
investing in new businesses and ventures, partnering with other companies,
delivering new technologies, closing and consolidating facilities, disposing of
assets, reducing work force levels and withdrawing from markets.
Historically, revenues and earnings were higher in the first fiscal quarter
primarily because many of Lucent's large customers delay a disproportionate
percentage of their capital expenditures until the fourth quarter of the
calendar year (Lucent's first fiscal quarter). Lucent has taken measures to
manage the seasonality of its business by changing the date on which its fiscal
year ends to September 30 and its compensation programs for employees, resulting
in a more uniform distribution of revenues and earnings throughout the year.
The purchasing behavior of Lucent's largest customers has increasingly been
characterized by the use of fewer, larger contracts. These contracts typically
involve longer negotiating cycles,
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require the dedication of substantial amounts of working capital and other
resources, and in general require costs that may substantially precede the
recognition of associated revenues. Moreover, in return for larger, longer-term
purchase commitments, customers often demand more stringent acceptance criteria,
which can also cause revenue recognition delays. Lucent has increasingly
provided or arranged long-term financing for customers as a condition to obtain
or bid on infrastructure projects. Certain multiyear contracts involve new
technologies that may not have been previously deployed on a large-scale
commercial basis. On its multiyear contracts, Lucent may incur significant
initial cost overruns and losses that are recognized in the quarter in which
they become ascertainable. Further, profit estimates on such contracts are
revised periodically over the lives of the contracts, and such revisions can
have a significant impact on reported earnings in any one quarter.
Historically, a limited number of customers have provided a substantial portion
of Lucent's total revenues. These customers include AT&T, which continues to be
a significant customer, and the Regional Bell Operating Companies ("RBOCs"). The
communications industry is experiencing a consolidation of both U.S. and
non-U.S. companies. The loss of any of these customers, or any substantial
reduction in orders by any of these customers, could materially adversely affect
the Company's operating results.
Lucent is diversifying its customer base and seeking out new types of customers
globally. These new types of customers include competitive access providers and
local exchange carriers, wireless service providers, cable television network
operators and computer manufacturers.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
REVENUES
Total revenues for 1999 increased 20.8% to $38,774 million compared with 1998,
due to increases in sales from all reportable operating segments, as well as
Other and Corporate. Revenue growth was driven by sales increases globally. For
1999, sales within the United States grew 11.5% compared with 1998. Non-U.S.
revenues increased 47.2% compared with 1998. These non-U.S. sales represented
31.6% of total revenues compared with 25.9% in 1998.
CHART
REVENUES BY NON-U.S. REGIONS-for the year ended September 30, 1997, 1998 and
1999
(Dollars in Billions)
1997 1998 1999
Canada $0.1 $0.5 $0.4
Caribbean/Latin America 0.7 0.9 1.5
Asia/Pacific 2.9 3.0 3.5
Europe/Middle East/Africa 3.1 3.9 6.8
Lucent continues to expand its business outside of the United States, with
growth led by the Europe/Middle East/ Africa region for the past three years.
Total revenues for 1998 increased 15.5% to $32,108 million compared with 1997,
due to increases in sales from all reportable operating segments. Revenue growth
was driven by sales increases globally. For 1998, U.S. sales grew 13.1% compared
with 1997 and non-U.S. sales increased 23.0% compared with 1997. These non-U.S.
sales represented 25.9% of total revenues compared with 24.3% in 1997.
The following table presents Lucent's revenues by segment and the approximate
percentage of total revenues for the years ended September 30, 1999, 1998, and
1997:
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
Revenues in 1999 from the SERVICE PROVIDER NETWORKS segment increased by 23.6%,
or $4,542 million compared with 1998, and increased 22.0%, or $3,478 million for
1998 compared with 1997. These increases resulted primarily from higher sales of
switching and wireless systems products with associated software, optical
networking and data networking systems and communications software. Continued
demand for voice, data and wireless services, as well as the need for increased
network capacity contributed to the group's revenues. U.S. revenues in 1999 from
the Service Provider Networks segment increased by 9.4% over 1998, and by 22.4%
comparing 1998 with 1997. The 1999 U.S. revenue increase was led by sales to
local exchange carriers, wireless service providers and long distance carriers.
The 1998 U.S. revenue increase was led by sales to RBOCs, local exchange
carriers, wireless service providers and long distance carriers. Non-U.S.
revenues for 1999 increased 65.1% compared with 1998 due to revenue growth in
the Europe/Middle East/Africa, Caribbean/Latin America and Asia/Pacific regions
and represented 34.0% of revenues for 1999 compared with 25.5% in 1998. Non-U.S.
revenues for 1998 increased 20.9% compared with 1997 due to growth in all
non-U.S. regions, led by the Europe/Middle East/Africa region. Non-U.S. revenues
represented 25.7% of revenues in 1997.
Revenues in 1999 from the ENTERPRISE NETWORKS segment increased by 8.5%, or $686
million compared with 1998. This increase was led by sales of DEFINITY
enterprise communication servers, including those with call center applications
and messaging systems. Revenue gains were partially offset by decreased sales of
SYSTIMAX(R) structured cabling systems. Revenues in 1998 increased 27.8%, or
$1,761 million compared with 1997. This increase was led by sales of messaging
systems, including systems provided by Octel, SYSTIMAX structured cabling and
services. Non-U.S. revenues increased by 16.7% in 1999 compared with 1998 and
52.6% in 1998 compared with 1997 due to growth in all non-U.S. regions, led by
the Europe/Middle East/Africa region. Non-U.S. revenues represented 20.2% of the
revenues for 1999 compared with 18.8% for 1998 and 15.7% for 1997. For 1999,
U.S. sales increased 6.6% compared with 1998 and 23.2% for 1998 compared with
1997.
Revenues in 1999 from the MICROELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES
segment increased 17.2%, or $796 million compared with 1998, due to higher sales
of optoelectronic components and integrated circuits for high-speed
communications, data networking, wireless, and computing systems. Increased
sales of power systems also contributed to the increase. Revenues increased
9.2%, or $390 million for 1998 compared with 1997, due to higher sales of chips
for computing and communications, including semiconductor components for
broadband and narrowband networks, data networking, wireless telephones and
infrastructure, high-end workstations, optoelectronic transmission systems,
power systems and the licensing of intellectual property. U.S. sales in 1999
increased 11.8% compared with 1998 and 8.2% in 1998 compared with 1997. Non-U.S.
revenues increased 25.0% compared with 1998 driven by sales in the Asia/Pacific
and the Europe/Middle East/Africa regions. Non-U.S. revenues increased 10.7% in
1998 compared with 1997 due to growth in all non-U.S. regions, led by the
Europe/Middle East/Africa region. Non-U.S. revenues represented 43.6% of sales
compared with 40.8% in 1998 and 40.3% in 1997.
Revenues in 1999 from sales of OTHER AND CORPORATE increased $642 million
compared with 1998, primarily due to the consolidation of the businesses
regained from the PCC venture. On October 22, 1998, Lucent and Philips announced
they would end their PCC venture. The venture was terminated in late 1998. The
results of operations and net assets of the remaining businesses Lucent
previously contributed to PCC had been consolidated as of October 1, 1998. The
revenues are included in Other and Corporate. In December 1998, Lucent sold
certain assets of the wireless handset portion of the remaining businesses to
Motorola, Inc. Lucent is continuing to look for opportunities to sell the
remaining consumer products businesses. Revenues for 1998 decreased 91.9%, or
$1,323 million, compared with 1997. The reduction in revenues was primarily due
to Lucent's contribution of its Consumer Products business in exchange for 40%
ownership of PCC in October 1997. In addition, the sale of Lucent's ATS and CMS
businesses contributed to the decrease in Other and Corporate.
(R) Registered trademark of Lucent
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COSTS AND GROSS MARGIN
1999 1998 1997
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(Dollars in Millions)
Costs $19,916 $16,857 $15,405
Gross margin $18,858 $15,251 $12,397
Gross margin % 48.6% 47.5% 44.6%
Total costs in 1999 increased $3,059 million, or 18.1%, compared with 1998, and
$1,452 million, or 9.4%, in 1998 compared with 1997 due to the increase in sales
volume. Gross margin percentage increased 1.1 percentage points from 1998. The
increase in gross margin percentage for the year was due to a more favorable mix
of products. Gross margin percentage increased 2.9 percentage points in 1998
from 1997 due to an overall favorable mix of higher margin products and services
sales.
OPERATING EXPENSES - SG&A
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1999 1998 1997
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(Dollars in Millions)
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Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") $8,563 $6,947 $6,307
As a percentage of revenues 22.1% 21.6% 22.7%
As a percentage of revenues excluding amortization
of goodwill and existing technology 21.1% 21.2% 22.6%
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SG&A expenses increased $1,616 million, or 23.3%, and increased 0.5 percentage
points as a percentage of revenues comparing 1999 with 1998 and increased $640
million, or 10.1%, and decreased 1.1 percentage points as a percentage of
revenues comparing 1998 with 1997. The dollar increases are attributable to
higher sales volume, investment in growth initiatives, and increased
amortization of goodwill and existing technology. In addition, the 1998 increase
reflects the implementation of SAP, an integrated software platform.
Amortization expense associated with goodwill and existing technology was $395
million, $149 million and $32 million for the years ended September 30, 1999,
1998, and 1997, respectively. The 1999 increase largely relates to the write-off
of Livingston goodwill and existing technology. For further detail see
IN-PROCESS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT below. The 1998 increase relates to
increased business acquisition activity in 1998.
In addition, 1999 includes a $118 million reversal of 1995 business
restructuring charges compared with $66 million in 1998 and $174 million in
1997. The 1998 period also includes an $18 million reversal of merger-related
costs associated with the acquisition of Cascade.
OPERATING EXPENSES - R&D
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1999 1998 1997
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(Dollars in Millions)
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Research and development ("R&D") $4,558 $3,933 $3,203
As a percentage of revenues 11.8% 12.2% 11.5%
Purchased in-process research and
development $ 293 $1,691 $1,255
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R&D expenses in 1999 increased $625 million, or 15.9%, and decreased 0.4
percentage points as a percentage of revenues compared with 1998, and increased
$730 million, or 22.8%, and increased 0.7 percentage points in 1998 as a
percentage of revenues compared with 1997. The dollar increases were primarily
due to increased expenditures in support of wireless, data networking, optical
networking, switching and microelectronic products. The 1998 increase also
reflected increased expenditures in support of software development and sales.
The 1999 decrease in R&D as a percentage of revenues includes more custom
contract work that is recorded in Costs as opposed to R&D.
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Purchased in-process research and development expenses for 1999 reflect charges
associated with the acquisitions of Stratus, XNT, Quantum, InterCall, Quadritek,
Sybarus, WaveAccess and Enable, compared with 1998 expenses associated with the
acquisitions of Stratus, XNT, Quantum, JNA, LANNET, MassMedia, SDX, Optimay,
Yurie, Prominet and Livingston and with 1997 expenses associated with the
acquisitions of Octel, InterCon, Sahara and Agile Networks, Inc.
In 1999, $24 million of in-process research and development charges related to
the acquisition of Stratus by Ascend were reversed. Since the proceeds received
by Ascend in the divestiture of the non-telecommunications business units of
Stratus exceeded the carrying value of the assets held for sale, a portion of
the original charge for purchased in-process research and development was
reversed, reducing the amount of the purchase price allocated to non-current
assets on a pro-rata basis.
Since Ascend and Excel had different year-ends than Lucent, the Stratus, XNT and
Quantum acquisitions are reported in both the 1999 and 1998 fiscal years. This
is a result of the manner in which the historical financial statements of these
companies were combined with Lucent's historical financial statements. See Note
1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for background.
OTHER INCOME-NET, INTEREST EXPENSE AND PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
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1999 1998 1997
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(Dollars in Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Other income-net $ 452 $ 137 $ 100
Interest expense $ 407 $ 254 $ 239
Provision for income taxes $2,008 $1,498 $1,023
Effective income tax rate 36.6% 58.4% 68.5%
Adjusted income tax rate * 33.9% 35.4% 36.9%
</TABLE>
* excludes non-tax deductible purchased in-process research and development
expenses and merger-related costs
Other income - net in 1999 increased $315 million compared with 1998. This
increase was primarily due to the $274 million gain on the sale of an equity
investment in Juniper Networks and lower net equity losses in 1999, partially
offset by the $149 million gain on the sale of the Company's ATS business in
1998. For 1998, the increase was $37 million compared with 1997. This increase
was primarily due to gains recorded on the sale of certain business operations,
including the gain on ATS. The 1998 gain was partially offset by higher net
losses associated with Lucent's equity investments, primarily from the PCC
investment. Also included in Other income - net for 1998 is a charge of $110
million related to a write-down associated with Lucent's investment in the PCC
venture. This charge was offset by one-time gains of $103 million primarily
related to the sale of an investment and the sale of certain business operations
including Bell Labs Design Automation Group.
Interest expense for 1999 increased $153 million compared with 1998 and $15
million for 1998 compared with 1997. The increases in interest expense are due
to higher debt levels in each comparable period.
The effective income tax rates for 1998 and 1997 exceed the U.S. federal
statutory income tax rates primarily due to the write-offs of purchased
in-process research and development costs and merger-related expenses that are
not deductible for tax purposes. Excluding the impact of non-tax deductible
purchased in-process research and development expenses and certain
merger-related costs, the effective income tax rate decreased 1.5 percentage
points in 1999 compared with 1998. This decrease was primarily due to a reduced
state effective tax rate and the tax impact of foreign activity. Excluding the
impact of the purchased in-process research and development expenses associated
with acquisitions, the effective income tax rate decreased 1.5 percentage points
in 1998 compared with 1997. This decrease was primarily due to a reduced state
effective tax rate and increased research tax credits.
The 1998 and 1997 effective income tax rates do not include a federal income tax
provision for Kenan since Kenan was an S-Corporation during those years.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
CASH FLOWS
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1999 1998 1997
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(Dollars in Millions)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net cash(used in)provided by:
Operating activities $ ( 263) $ 1,906 $ 2,153
Investing activities $(1,878) $ (3,137) $(3,471)
Financing activities $ 2,729 $ 858 $ 443
</TABLE>
Cash from operating activities decreased $2,169 million in 1999 compared with
1998. This decrease was primarily due to increases in receivables and
inventories as well as a decrease in payroll and benefit-related liabilities.
Cash payments of $77 million were charged against the 1995 business
restructuring reserves in 1999, compared with $176 million in 1998. As of
September 30, 1999, $18 million of reserves remained, and substantially all of
the 23,000 positions that Lucent announced it would eliminate in connection with
the 1995 restructuring charges have been eliminated.
Cash provided by operating activities decreased $247 million in 1998 compared
with 1997. This decrease in cash was largely due to the increase in receivables,
partially offset by the increase in payroll and benefit-related liabilities.
Cash payments of $176 million were charged against the December 1995 business
restructuring reserves in 1998 compared with $483 million in 1997.
The restructuring reserves were established in December 1995 after AT&T decided
to spinoff Lucent, but before the formal transfer of assets and personnel. The
restructuring plans included the exit of certain businesses as well as
consolidating and re-engineering numerous corporate and business unit
operations. The reserves were in support of Lucent's intention to focus on the
technologies and markets it viewed as critical to its long-term success as a
stand-alone entity.
Many of the 1995 restructuring projects were significant and complex
initiatives, some of which could not be completed until new enterprisewide
information technology systems, centralized back office support hubs and
provisioning centers were in place. At the time the restructuring plans were
adopted, the estimated time lines and project plans indicated that substantially
all projects would be complete within two years. Some of the restructuring
projects have taken longer than anticipated to complete due to their complicated
nature and size, and the complicated nature and size of other projects that
needed to be completed first. All projects have been substantially completed as
of September 30, 1999.
Cash used in investing activities decreased $1,259 million in 1999 compared with
1998, primarily due to increased sales of investment securities and a reduction
in cash used for acquisitions, partially offset by increased capital
expenditures.
Cash used in investing activities decreased $334 million in 1998 compared with
1997, primarily due to a decrease in cash used for acquisitions as well as an
increase in proceeds from sales of investment securities, partially offset by an
increase in cash used to purchase investment securities. In 1998, cash was used
in the acquisitions of Yurie, Optimay, SDX, LANNET and JNA. The acquisitions of
Livingston, Stratus and Prominet in 1998 were completed through the issuance of
stock and options and did not require the use of cash. The use of cash in 1998
was partially offset by proceeds from the sale of ATS and $269 million of cash
acquired as part of the acquisition of Stratus. In 1997, Lucent acquired Octel,
InterCon, Sahara and Agile and disposed of its interconnect products and CMS
businesses. The 1997 acquisition of Sahara was completed through the issuance of
stock and options and did not require the use of cash.
Capital expenditures were $2,243 million, $1,812 million and $1,756 million for
1999, 1998, and 1997, respectively. Capital expenditures relate to expenditures
for equipment and facilities used in manufacturing and research and development,
including expansion of manufacturing capacity, and expenditures for cost
reduction efforts and non-U.S. growth.
Cash provided by financing activities increased $1,871 million in 1999 compared
with 1998. This increase was primarily due to increased issuances of long-term
debt. Cash provided by financing activities increased $415 million in 1998
compared with 1997. The increase was due to increased issuances of long-term
debt and common stock when compared with the prior year.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
FINANCIAL CONDITION
1999 1998
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(Dollars in Millions)
Total assets $39,250 $29,711
Total liabilities $25,314 $21,751
Working capital $10,376 $ 5,108
Debt to total capital (debt plus equity) 33.6% 36.9%
Inventory turnover ratio 4.6x 5.6x
Average days outstanding - receivables 85 days 71 days
Total assets as of September 30, 1999, increased $9,539 million, or 32.1%, from
September 30, 1998. This increase was largely due to increases in cash and cash
equivalents, receivables, prepaid pension costs, inventories and other current
assets of $628 million, $3,080 million, $2,421 million, $1,778 million and
$1,065 respectively. Cash increased primarily due to the securitization of
certain customer receivables. The increase in receivables reflects higher sales
volume and a higher percentage of sales from outside the United States. Prepaid
pension costs increased due to the change in accounting for pensions. The
increase in inventories resulted from the need to meet current and anticipated
sales commitments to customers. The increase in other current assets is largely
due to increases in notes receivable and prepaid expenses.
Total liabilities increased $3,563 million, or 16.4%, from September 30, 1998.
This increase was due primarily to higher short- and long-term debt levels,
including debt recorded in connection with the sale of certain customer
receivables with recourse.
Working capital, defined as current assets less current liabilities, increased
$5,268 million from September 30, 1998, primarily resulting from the increase in
receivables and inventories, partially offset by higher short-term debt and
accounts payable.
Debt to total capital decreased 330 basis points due to the increase in
shareowners' equity, partially offset by the increase in total debt.
For the year ended September 30, 1999, Lucent's inventory turnover ratio
decreased 1.0 times compared with the year ended September 30, 1998. The
decrease includes the build-up of inventory to meet current and anticipated
sales to customers. Inventory turnover ratio is calculated by dividing cost of
sales for the three months ended September 30 by the fourth quarter average
ending inventory balance, using a two-point average.
Average days outstanding - receivables were up 14 days in 1999 compared with
1998 reflecting the growth in Lucent's sales outside the United States, which
typically carry longer payment terms. Average days outstanding is calculated by
dividing the fourth quarter average ending receivables balance, using a
two-point average, by total revenues for the three months ended September 30.
The fair value of Lucent's pension plan assets is greater than the projected
pension obligations. Lucent records pension income when the expected return on
plan assets plus amortization of the transition asset is greater than the
interest cost on the projected benefit obligation plus service cost for the
year. Consequently, Lucent continued to have a net pension credit that added to
prepaid pension costs in 1999 and which is expected to continue in the near
term.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Lucent expects that, from time to time, outstanding commercial paper balances
may be replaced with short- or long-term borrowings as market conditions permit.
At September 30, 1999, Lucent maintained approximately $4.7 billion in credit
facilities, of which a portion is used to support Lucent's commercial paper
program. At September 30, 1999, approximately $4.4 billion was unused.
Future financings will be arranged to meet Lucent's requirements with the
timing, amount and form of issue depending on the prevailing market and general
economic conditions. Lucent anticipates that borrowings under its bank credit
facilities, the issuance of additional commercial paper, cash generated from
operations, short- and long-term debt financings and receivable securitizations
will be adequate to satisfy its future cash requirements, although there can be
no assurance that this will be the case.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
Network operators worldwide are requiring their suppliers to arrange or provide
long-term financing for them as a condition of obtaining or bidding on
infrastructure projects. These projects may require financing in amounts ranging
from modest sums to more than a billion dollars. Lucent has increasingly
provided or arranged long-term financing for customers. As market conditions
permit, Lucent's intention is to lay off these long-term financing arrangements,
which may include both commitments and drawn-down borrowings, to financial
institutions and other investors. This enables Lucent to reduce the amount of
its commitments and free up additional financing capacity.
As of September 30, 1999, Lucent had made commitments or entered into agreements
to extend credit to certain network operators, including personal communications
service and wireless operators, for an aggregate of approximately $7.1 billion.
As of September 30, 1999, approximately $1.6 billion had been advanced and was
outstanding under these agreements.
In September 1999, a subsidiary of Lucent sold approximately $625 million of
accounts receivable to a non-consolidated qualified special purpose entity
("QSPE") which, in turn, sold an undivided ownership interest in these
receivables to entities managed by an unaffiliated financial institution.
Additionally, Lucent transferred a designated pool of qualified accounts
receivable of approximately $700 million to the QSPE as collateral for the
initial sale. Lucent's retained interest in the QSPE's designated pool of
qualified accounts receivable has been included in Receivables. Lucent will
continue to service, administer and collect the receivables on behalf of the
purchaser. The impact of the above transaction reduced Receivables and increased
cash flows from operating activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash
Flows by $600 million.
As part of the revenue recognition process, Lucent assesses the collectibility
of its receivables relating to contracts with customers for which Lucent
provides financing.
In addition to the above arrangements, Lucent will continue to provide or commit
to financing where appropriate for its business. The ability of Lucent to
arrange or provide financing for its customers will depend on a number of
factors, including Lucent's capital structure and level of available credit, and
its continued ability to lay off commitments and drawn-down borrowings on
acceptable terms. Lucent believes that it will be able to access the capital
markets on terms and in amounts that will be satisfactory to Lucent and that it
will be able to obtain bid and performance bonds, to arrange or provide customer
financing as necessary, and to engage in hedging transactions on commercially
acceptable terms, although there can be no assurance that this will be the case.
IN-PROCESS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
In connection with the acquisitions of Octel, Livingston and Yurie, Lucent
allocated a significant portion of the purchase price to purchased in-process
research and development. In addition, in connection with the purchase of
Stratus, Lucent allocated $267 million to purchased in-process research and
development. As part of the process of analyzing each of these acquisitions,
Lucent made a decision to buy technology that had not yet been commercialized
rather than develop the technology internally. Lucent based this decision on
factors such as the amount of time it would take to bring the technology to
market. Lucent also considered Bell Labs' resource allocation and its progress
on comparable technology, if any. Lucent management expects to use the same
decision process in the future.
Lucent estimated the fair value of in-process research and development for each
of the above acquisitions using an income approach. This involved estimating the
fair value of the in-process research and development using the present value of
the estimated after-tax cash flows expected to be generated by the purchased
in-process research and development, using risk-adjusted discount rates and
revenue forecasts as appropriate. The selection of the discount rate was based
on consideration of Lucent's weighted average cost of capital, as well as other
factors, including the useful life of each technology, profitability levels of
each technology, the uncertainty of technology advances that were known at the
time, and the stage of completion of each technology. Lucent believes that the
estimated in-process research and development amounts so determined represent
fair value and do not exceed the amount a third party would pay for the
projects.
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Where appropriate, Lucent deducted an amount reflecting the contribution of the
core technology from the anticipated cash flows from an in-process research and
development project. At the date of acquisition, the in-process research and
development projects had not yet reached technological feasibility and had no
alternative future uses. Accordingly, the value allocated to these projects was
capitalized and immediately expensed at acquisition. If the projects are not
successful or completed in a timely manner, management's product pricing and
growth rates may not be achieved and Lucent may not realize the financial
benefits expected from the projects.
Set forth below are descriptions of certain acquired in-process research and
development projects, including their status at the end of fiscal 1999.
Octel
On September 29, 1997, Lucent completed the purchase of Octel for $1,819
million. Octel was a public company involved in the development of voice, fax
and electronic messaging technologies. The allocation of $945 million to
in-process research and development represented its estimated fair value using
the methodology described above. The $945 million was allocated to the following
projects: Unified Messenger ($245 million), Phoenix/Intelligent Messaging
Architecture ("IMA") ($540 million), Octel Network Services ("ONS") Projects
($111 million) and three other projects ($49 million in total).
Unified Messenger - Revenues attributable to Unified Messenger were estimated to
be $5 million in 1998 and $46 million in 1999. Revenue was expected to peak in
2004 and decline thereafter through the end of the product's life (2008) as new
product technologies were expected to be introduced by Lucent. Revenue growth
was expected to decrease from 179% in 2000 to 20% in 2004, and be negative for
the remainder of the projection period. At the acquisition date, costs to
complete the research and development efforts related to the initial release of
the project were expected to be $3 million.
Phoenix/IMA - Revenues attributable to Phoenix/IMA were estimated to be $94
million in 1998 and $508 million in 1999. Revenue was expected to peak in 2004
and decline thereafter through the end of the product's life (2010) as new
product technologies were expected to be introduced by Lucent. Revenue growth
was expected to decrease from 59% in 2000 to 10% in 2004, and be negative for
the remainder of the projection period. At the acquisition date, costs to
complete the research and development efforts related to the Phoenix/IMA project
were expected to be $49 million.
ONS Projects - Revenues attributable to the ONS Projects were estimated to be
$18 million in 1998 and $93 million in 1999. Revenue was expected to peak in
2003 and decline thereafter through the end of the product's life (2006) as new
product technologies were expected to be introduced by Lucent. Revenue growth
was expected to decrease from 52% in 2000 to 10% in 2003, and be negative for
the remainder of the projection period. At the acquisition date, costs to
complete the research and development efforts related to the ONS projects were
expected to be less than $1 million.
An average risk-adjusted discount rate of 20% was utilized to discount projected
cash flows.
There have not been any significant departures from the planned efforts for
Unified Messenger. The Phoenix and ONS efforts have been completed. The IMA
research and development effort has been delayed twice as a result of the
inclusion of new capability specifications, first, in January 1998 to include
unified messaging capabilities and, second, in September 1998 to include
significant new hardware platform capabilities and incorporate Internet software
capabilities. This enhanced version reached technological feasibility, a beta
stage, in August 1999, and is scheduled for shipment in December 1999. Since
intermediate milestones for IMA have been met on schedule and Phoenix will
continue to earn revenues through completion of IMA development, the completion
and exploitation of this project and current market conditions make it
reasonable that estimated revenue and cash flow levels will be achieved,
although on a delayed basis. The IMA version enhancements and the rescheduled
market introduction are not expected to impact the originally forecasted market
penetration rates.
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Livingston
On December 15, 1997, Lucent completed the purchase of Livingston for $610
million. Livingston was involved in the development of equipment used by
Internet service providers to connect subscribers to the Internet. The
allocation to in-process research and development of $427 million represented
its estimated fair value using the methodology described above. Approximately
$421 million was allocated to the PortMaster4, a remote access concentrator
targeted at large independent telecommunication companies, cable television
companies, and Internet service providers, and the remaining $6 million was
allocated to another project.
Revenues attributable to the PortMaster4 were estimated to be $48 million in
1998 and $261 million in 1999. Revenue was expected to peak in 2002 and decline
thereafter through the end of the product's life (2007) as new product
technologies were expected to be introduced by Lucent. Revenue growth was
expected to decrease from 69% in 2000 to 11% in 2002, and be negative for the
remainder of the projection period. At the acquisition date, costs to complete
the research and development efforts related to the PortMaster4 were expected to
be $5 million.
A risk adjusted discount rate of 20% was utilized to discount projected cash
flows.
Livingston's Portmaster4 was commercially released in July 1998 and started
generating revenues immediately after commercial launch. As a result of the
merger between Lucent and Ascend, the decision was made to discontinue future
development and sales of the PortMaster4 platform in order to maximize research
and development efficiency by concentrating on the MAX TNT platform. Instead of
having two platforms to address the full spectrum of access switching products,
Lucent will be able to have one platform that can address a broad spectrum of
applications while minimizing duplicative research and development.
Yurie
On May 29, 1998, Lucent completed the purchase of Yurie for $1,056 million.
Yurie was involved in the development of ATM access solutions. The allocation to
in-process research and development of $620 million represented its estimated
fair value using the methodology described above. The $620 million was allocated
to the following projects: (i) LDR 50/200/250 ($609 million) and (ii) LDR 4 ($11
million).
Revenues attributable to the LDR 50/200/250 were estimated to be $132 million in
1999. Revenue was expected to peak in 2000 and decline thereafter through the
end of the product's life (2009) as new product technologies were expected to be
introduced by Lucent. Revenue growth was expected to decrease from 84% in 2000
to 9% in 2007, and be negative for the remainder of the projection period. Costs
to complete the research and development efforts related to the LDR 50/200/250
were expected to be $29 million at the acquisition date.
A risk-adjusted discount rate of 20% was utilized to discount projected cash
flows.
The LDR 50, LDR 200 and LDR 250 were all completed on time or have met all of
their scheduled milestones. Some of the product releases have been renamed.
Stratus
On October 20, 1998, Ascend completed the purchase of Stratus for $917 million.
Stratus was a manufacturer of fault-tolerant computer systems. The allocation to
in-process research and development of $267 million represented its estimated
fair value using the methodology described above. The primary projects that made
up the in-process research and development were as follows: HP-UX, Continuum
1248, Continuum 448, M708, SPHINX, HARMONY, LNP, CORE IN, Personal Number
Portability (PN), Signaling System 7 (SS7) Gateway and Internet Gateway.
Revenues attributable to the projects were estimated to be $84 million in 1999
and $345 million in 2000. Revenue was expected to peak in 2002 and decline
thereafter through the end of the product's life (2009) as new product
technologies were expected to be introduced by Lucent. Revenue growth was
expected to decrease from 310% in 2000 to 6% in 2002, and be negative for the
remainder of the projection period. At the acquisition date, costs to complete
the research and development efforts related to the projects were expected to be
$48 million.
A risk-adjusted discount rate of 35% was utilized to discount projected cash
flows.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
The actual results to date have been consistent, in all material respects, with
our assumptions at the time of the acquisition, except as noted below. During
fiscal 1999 the product development relating to the HARMONY, SPHINX, and
Continuum 448 projects were discontinued due to management's reprioritization of
product direction. In addition, it was decided that the development relating to
the Continuum 1248 will cease by the quarter ending December 31, 1999.
Consequently, Lucent will not realize the forecasted revenues from these
projects.
RISK MANAGEMENT
Lucent is exposed to market risk from changes in foreign currency exchange rates
and interest rates that could impact its results of operations and financial
condition. Lucent manages its exposure to these market risks through its regular
operating and financing activities and, when deemed appropriate, through the use
of derivative financial instruments. Lucent uses derivative financial
instruments as risk management tools and not for speculative or trading
purposes. In addition, derivative financial instruments are entered into with a
diversified group of major financial institutions in order to manage Lucent's
exposure to nonperformance on such instruments.
Lucent uses foreign currency exchange contracts, and to a lesser extent foreign
currency options, to reduce significant exposure to the risk that the eventual
net cash inflows and outflows resulting from the sale of products to non-U.S.
customers and purchases from non-U.S. suppliers will be adversely affected by
changes in exchange rates. Foreign currency exchange contracts are designated
for recorded, firmly committed or anticipated purchases and sales. The use of
these derivative financial instruments allows Lucent to reduce its overall
exposure to exchange rate movements, since the gains and losses on these
contracts substantially offset losses and gains on the assets, liabilities and
transactions being hedged. As of September 30, 1999, Lucent's primary net
foreign currency market exposures included Canadian dollars and Brazilian reals.
As of September 30, 1998, Lucent's primary net foreign currency market exposures
included German marks and British pounds. In 1999, Lucent revised its hedging
policy regarding anticipated purchase and sales transaction exposures. Prior to
the revision, the Company hedged 100% of all recorded, firmly committed and
anticipated transactions with amounts over $1 million. Beginning on August 31,
1999, Lucent's policy is to hedge 50% of the first six months of a 12-month
anticipated exposure forecast, with the hedging of the remainder of the forecast
to be evaluated on an ongoing basis. This applies to all transactions with value
equal to the lesser of $5 million or 10% of the relevant subsidiary's 12-month
trailing net revenues. These revisions provide greater risk management
flexibility in cases where hedging costs may be excessive relative to the actual
risk and when there is greater cash flow uncertainty. Management does not expect
that this revised policy will have any material impact on the results of
operations or financial condition of the Company. In addition, management does
not foresee or expect any significant changes in foreign currency exposure in
the near future.
The fair value of foreign currency exchange contracts is sensitive to changes in
foreign currency exchange rates. As of September 30, 1999 and 1998, a 10%
appreciation in foreign currency exchange rates from the prevailing market rates
would increase the related net unrealized gain by approximately $41 million and
$11 million, respectively. Conversely, a 10% depreciation in these currencies
from the prevailing market rates would decrease the related net unrealized gain
by approximately $55 million and $18 million, as of September 30, 1999 and 1998,
respectively. Consistent with the nature of the economic hedge of such foreign
currency exchange contracts, such unrealized gains or losses would be offset by
corresponding decreases or increases, respectively, of the underlying instrument
or transaction being hedged.
While Lucent hedges certain foreign currency transactions, the decline in value
of non-U.S. dollar currencies, may, if not reversed, adversely affect Lucent's
ability to contract for product sales in U.S. dollars because Lucent's products
may become more expensive to purchase in U.S. dollars for local customers doing
business in the countries of the affected currencies.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
The fair value of Lucent's fixed rate long-term debt is sensitive to changes in
interest rates. Interest rate changes would result in gains/losses in the market
value of this debt due to differences between the market interest rates and
rates at the inception of the debt obligation. Based on a hypothetical immediate
150 basis point increase in interest rates at September 30, 1999 and 1998, the
market value of Lucent's fixed rate long-term debt would be impacted by a net
decrease of approximately $360 million and $209 million, respectively.
Conversely, a 150 basis point decrease in interest rates would result in a net
increase in the market value of Lucent's fixed rate long-term debt outstanding
at September 30, 1999 and 1998 of approximately $456 million and $247 million,
respectively.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial
Condition and other sections of this report contain forward-looking statements
that are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections
about the industries in which Lucent operates, management's beliefs and
assumptions made by management. In addition, other written or oral statements
that constitute forward-looking statements may be made by or on behalf of the
Company. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes,"
"seeks," "estimates," variations of such words and similar expressions are
intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not
guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and
assumptions ("Future Factors") that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual
outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted
in such forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to
update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.
Future Factors include increasing price and products and services competition by
non-U.S. and U.S. competitors, including new entrants; rapid technological
developments and changes and the Company's ability to continue to introduce
competitive new products and services on a timely, cost-effective basis; the mix
of products and services; the achievement of lower costs and expenses; customer
demand for the Company's products and services; the ability to successfully
integrate the operations and business of acquired companies; readiness for Year
2000; the impact of Year 2000 on customer spending habits; U.S. and non-U.S.
governmental and public policy changes that may affect the level of new
investments and purchases made by customers; changes in environmental and other
U.S. and non-U.S. governmental regulations; protection and validity of patent
and other intellectual property rights; reliance on large customers;
technological, implementation and cost/financial risks in the increasing use of
large, multiyear contracts; the cyclical nature of the Company's business; the
outcome of pending and future litigation and governmental proceedings and
continued availability of financing, financial instruments and financial
resources in the amounts, at the times and on the terms required to support the
Company's future business. These are representative of the Future Factors that
could affect the outcome of the forward-looking statements. In addition, such
statements could be affected by general industry and market conditions and
growth rates, general U.S. and non-U.S. economic conditions, including interest
rate and currency exchange rate fluctuations and other Future Factors.
Competition
See discussion above under KEY BUSINESS CHALLENGES.
Dependence on New Product Development
The markets for the Company's principal products are characterized by rapidly
changing technology, evolving industry standards, frequent new product
introductions and evolving methods of building and operating communications
systems for network operators and business customers. The Company's operating
results will depend to a significant extent on its ability to continue to
introduce new systems, products, software and services successfully on a timely
basis and to reduce costs of existing systems, products, software and services.
The success of these and other new offerings is dependent on several factors,
including proper identification of customer needs, cost, timely completion and
introduction, differentiation from offerings of the Company's competitors and
market acceptance. In addition, new technological innovations generally require
a substantial investment before any assurance is available as to their
commercial viability, including, in some cases, certification by non-U.S. and
U.S. standard-setting bodies.
Reliance on Major Customers
See discussion above under KEY BUSINESS CHALLENGES.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
Readiness for Year 2000
Lucent is in the final phase of a major effort to minimize the impact of the
Year 2000 date change on Lucent's products, information technology systems,
facilities and production infrastructure.
The Year 2000 challenge is a priority within Lucent at every level of the
Company. Primary Year 2000 preparedness responsibility rests with program
offices which have been established within each of Lucent's product groups and
corporate centers. A corporatewide Lucent Year 2000 Program Office ("LYPO")
monitors and reports on the progress of these offices. Each program office has a
core of full-time individuals augmented by a much larger group who have been
assigned specific Year 2000 responsibilities in addition to their regular
assignments. Further, Lucent has engaged third parties to assist in its
readiness efforts in certain cases. LYPO has established a methodology to
measure, track and report Year 2000 readiness status consisting of five steps:
inventory; assessment; remediation; testing; and deployment. In addition, LYPO
tracks and reports on the development and deployment of Year 2000 contingency
plans.
Lucent has completed programs to make its commercially available products Year
2000 ready and has developed evolution strategies for customers who own non-Year
2000 ready Lucent products. All of the upgrades and products needed to support
customer migration are generally available.
Lucent is completing its extensive efforts to alert customers who have non-Year
2000 ready products, including direct mailings, phone contacts and participation
in user and industry groups. Lucent also has a Year 2000 Web site
www.Lucent.com/y2k, which provides Year 2000 product information. Lucent
continues to cooperate in the Year 2000 information sharing efforts of the
Federal Communications Commission and other governmental bodies.
Lucent believes it has sufficient resources to provide timely support to its
customers who require product migrations or upgrades. However, because this
effort is heavily dependent on customer cooperation, Lucent monitors customer
response and takes steps to encourage customer responsiveness, as necessary.
With very few exceptions, Lucent has completed the five steps of its Year 2000
readiness program with respect to its factories, information systems and
facilities. LYPO has developed a formal "exceptions" tracking process to approve
and track a small number of cases in which factors such as third-party
dependencies prevented project completion by Lucent's internal readiness target
date of June 30, 1999. Virtually all of the exceptions identified have since
been closed. In addition, Lucent has implemented various change management
mechanisms to allow the Company to maintain Year 2000 readiness even as systems
are modified or replaced to address non-Year 2000 business needs.
To ensure the continued delivery of third-party products and services, Lucent's
procurement organization has analyzed Lucent's supplier base and has sent
surveys to approximately 5,000 suppliers. To supplement this effort, Lucent has
conducted more detailed readiness reviews of the Year 2000 status of the
suppliers ranked as most critical based on the nature of their relationship with
Lucent, the product/service provided and/or the content of their survey
responses. Over 90% of Lucent's critical suppliers have reported completion of
their Year 2000 readiness efforts. However, Lucent continues to monitor the Year
2000 status of all of its critical suppliers to minimize its Year 2000 supply
chain risk and is developing appropriate contingency responses as the risks
become clearer.
Lucent has committed considerable resources to Year 2000 contingency planning
throughout the enterprise. These plans focus on risks posed by the Year 2000
date change, as well as other sensitive dates such as February 29, 2000.
Lucent's plans are designed to mitigate the impact of Year 2000 failures, as
well as providing emergency response mechanisms and supporting the prompt
resumption of regular operations. Lucent is currently in the process of
completing the preparations necessary to support the implementation of its
contingency plans. In addition, the plans are updated as new information is
obtained, the risks posed by external dependencies become clearer and customer
support needs become more focused.
A network of corporate center and business group communications centers, staffed
on a continuous basis during the period before and after the Year 2000 date
transition, will support Lucent's contingency planning efforts. These
communications centers will facilitate
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
the handling of Year 2000 issues that may arise. An initial test of the Lucent
communications center network was conducted in connection with the September 9,
1999, date change. The September 9, 1999, date change passed with no reported
impacts on Lucent's business.
The risk to Lucent resulting from the failure of third parties in the public and
private sectors to attain Year 2000 readiness is the same as other firms in
Lucent's industry and other business enterprises generally. The following are
representative of the types of risks that could result in the event of one or
more major failures of Lucent's information systems, factories or facilities to
be Year 2000 ready, or similar major failures by one or more major third-party
suppliers to Lucent: (1) information systems--could include interruptions or
disruptions of business and transaction processing such as customer billing,
payroll, accounts payable and other operating and information processes, until
systems can be remedied or replaced; (2) factories and facilities--could include
interruptions or disruptions of manufacturing processes and facilities with
delays in delivery of products, until non-compliant conditions or components can
be remedied or replaced; and (3) major suppliers to Lucent--could include
interruptions or disruptions of the supply of raw materials, supplies and Year
2000 ready components, that could cause interruptions or disruptions of
manufacturing and delays in delivery of products, until the third-party supplier
remedied the problem or contingency measures were implemented. Risks of major
failures of Lucent's principal products could include adverse functional impacts
experienced by customers, the costs and resources for Lucent to remedy problems
or replace products where Lucent is obligated or undertakes to take such action,
and delays in delivery of new products.
Lucent believes it is taking the necessary steps to resolve Year 2000 issues;
however, given the possible consequences of failure to resolve significant Year
2000 issues, there can be no assurance that any one or more such failures would
not have a material adverse effect on Lucent. Lucent estimates that the costs of
efforts to prepare for Year 2000 from calendar year 1997 through 2000 is about
$560 million, of which an estimated $515 million has been spent as of September
30, 1999. Lucent has been able to reprioritize work projects to largely address
Year 2000 readiness needs within its existing organizations. As a result, most
of these costs represent costs that would have been incurred in any event. These
amounts cover costs of the Year 2000 readiness work for inventory, assessment,
remediation, testing, deployment and contingency planning, including fees and
charges of contractors for outsourced work and consultant fees. Costs for
previously contemplated updates and replacements of Lucent's internal systems
and information systems infrastructure have been excluded without attempting to
establish whether the timing of non-Year 2000 replacement or upgrading was
accelerated.
While the Year 2000 cost estimates above include additional costs, Lucent
believes, based on available information, that it will be able to manage its
total Year 2000 transition without any material adverse effect on its business
operations, products or financial prospects.
The actual outcomes and results could be affected by Future Factors including,
but not limited to, the continued availability of skilled personnel, cost
control, the ability to locate and remediate software code problems, critical
suppliers and subcontractors meeting their commitments to be Year 2000 ready and
provide Year 2000 ready products, and timely actions by customers.
European Monetary Union - Euro
On January 1, 1999, 11 member countries of the European Union established fixed
conversion rates between their existing sovereign currencies, and adopted the
Euro as their new common legal currency. The Euro is currently trading on
currency exchanges and the legacy currencies will remain legal tender in the
participating countries for a transition period between January 1, 1999, and
January 1, 2002. During the transition period, cash-less payments can be made in
the Euro, and parties can elect to pay for goods and services and transact
business using either the Euro or a legacy currency. Between January 1, 2002,
and July 1, 2002, the participating countries will introduce Euro notes and
coins and withdraw all legacy currencies so that they will no longer be
available.
Lucent has in place a joint European-United States team representing affected
functions within the Company. This team is evaluating Euro related issues
affecting the Company that include its pricing/marketing strategy, conversion of
information technology systems, existing contracts and currency risk and risk
management in the participating countries. The Euro conversion may affect
cross-border competition by creating cross-border price transparency.
Lucent will continue to evaluate issues involving introduction of the Euro as
further accounting, tax and governmental legal and regulatory guidance is
available. Based on current information and Lucent's current assessment, Lucent
does not expect that the Euro conversion will have a material adverse effect on
its business or financial condition.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
Employee Relations
On September 30, 1999, Lucent employed approximately 156,000 persons, including
76.8% located in the United States. Of these domestic employees, approximately
39% are represented by unions, primarily the Communications Workers of America
("CWA") and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers ("IBEW"). Lucent
entered into new five-year agreements with the CWA and IBEW expiring May 31,
2003.
Multiyear Contracts
Lucent has significant contracts for the sale of infrastructure systems to
network operators that extend over multiyear periods, and expects to enter into
similar contracts in the future, with uncertainties affecting recognition of
revenues, stringent acceptance criteria, implementation of new technologies and
possible significant initial cost overruns and losses. See also discussion above
under LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES and KEY BUSINESS CHALLENGES.
Seasonality
See discussion above under KEY BUSINESS CHALLENGES.
Future Capital Requirements
See discussion above under LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES.
Non-U.S. Growth, Foreign Exchange and Interest Rates
Lucent intends to continue to pursue growth opportunities in non-U.S. markets.
In many non-U.S. markets, long-standing relationships between potential
customers of Lucent and their local providers, and protective regulations,
including local content requirements and type approvals, create barriers to
entry. In addition, pursuit of such non-U.S. growth opportunities may require
significant investments for an extended period before returns on such
investments, if any, are realized. Such projects and investments could be
adversely affected by reversals or delays in the opening of non-U.S. markets to
new competitors, exchange controls, currency fluctuations, investment policies,
repatriation of cash, nationalization, social and political risks, taxation, and
other factors, depending on the country in which such opportunity arises.
Difficulties in non-U.S. financial markets and economies, and of non-U.S.
financial institutions, could adversely affect demand from customers in the
affected countries.
See discussion above under RISK MANAGEMENT with respect to foreign exchange and
interest rates. A significant change in the value of the U.S. dollar against the
currency of one or more countries where Lucent sells products to local customers
or makes purchases from local suppliers may materially adversely affect Lucent's
results. Lucent attempts to mitigate any such effects through the use of foreign
currency contracts, although there can be no assurances that such attempts will
be successful.
Legal Proceedings and Environmental Matters
See discussion in Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
Five-Year Summary of Selected Financial Data (Unaudited)
Lucent Technologies Inc. and Subsidiaries
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended Nine Months Year Ended
September 30, Ended December 31,
(Twelve Months) September 30, (Twelve Months)
------------------------------------------- ----------------- --------------
1999 1998 1997 1996 1996 1995 1995
(1)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Revenues $38,774 $32,108 $27,802 $24,321 $16,726 $14,287 $21,770
Gross margin 18,858 15,251 12,397 9,563 7,134 6,339 8,700
Depreciation and
amortization expense 1,819 1,421 1,506 1,353 960 1,118 1,511
Operating income(loss) 5,444 2,680 1,632 (641) 747 511 (911)
Income(loss) before
cumulative effect of
accounting change 3,481 1,065 470 (596) 388 201 (808)
Cumulative effect of
accounting change 1,308 - - - - - -
Net income(loss) 4,789 1,065 470 (596) 388 201 (808)
Earnings(loss) per common
share - basic (2)(3):
Income(loss) before
cumulative effect of
accounting change 1.12 0.35 0.16 (0.22) 0.14 0.08 (0.33)
Cumulative effect of
accounting change 0.42 - - - - - -
Net income(loss) 1.54 0.35 0.16 (0.22) 0.14 0.08 (0.33)
Earnings(loss) per common
share - diluted (2)(3):
Income(loss) before
cumulative effect of
accounting change 1.08 0.34 0.16 (0.22) 0.14 0.08 (0.33)
Cumulative effect of
accounting change 0.41 - - - - - -
Net income(loss) 1.49 0.34 0.16 (0.22) 0.14 0.08 (0.33)
Earnings(loss) per common
share - pro forma(3)(4) n/a n/a n/a (0.20) 0.13 0.07 (0.27)
Dividends per common share(3) 0.08 0.0775 0.0563 0.0375 0.0375 - -
FINANCIAL POSITION
Total assets $39,250 $29,711 $25,256 $23,632 $23,632 $18,747 20,250
Working capital
10,376 5,108(5) 2,709 2,754 2,754 539 (34)
Total debt 7,038 4,649 4,208 4,003 4,003 4,201 4,023
Shareowners' equity 13,936 7,960 4,570 3,479 3,479 3,206 1,925
OTHER INFORMATION
Selling, general and
administrative expenses as a
percentage of revenues 22.1% 21.6% 22.7% 31.0% 26.6% 28.8% 33.0%
Research and development expenses
as a percentage
of revenues 11.8 12.2 11.5 11.0 11.6 12.0 11.2
Gross margin percentage 48.6 47.5 44.6 39.3 42.7 44.4 40.0
Ratio of total debt
to total capital
(debt plus equity) 33.6 36.9 47.9 53.4 53.4 56.6 67.5
Capital expenditures $ 2,243 $ 1,812 $ 1,756 $ 1,516 $1,009 $ 807 $ 1,308
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
(1) Beginning September 30, 1996, Lucent changed its fiscal year-end from
December 31 to September 30 and reported results for the nine-month
transition period ended September 30, 1996.
(2) The calculation of earnings per share on a historical basis includes the
retroactive recognition to January 1, 1995, of the 2,098,499,576 shares
(524,624,894 shares on a pre-split basis) owned by AT&T on April 10, 1996.
(3) All per share data has been restated to reflect the two-for-one splits of
Lucent's common stock that became effective on April 1, 1998, and April 1,
1999.
(4) The calculation of earnings (loss) per share on a pro forma basis assumes
that all 2,951,466,467 shares outstanding on April 10, 1996, were
outstanding since January 1, 1995, and gives no effect to the use of
proceeds from the IPO.
(5) Reflects the reclassification from debt maturing within one year to
long-term debt as a result of the November 19, 1998, sale of $500 ($495 net
of unamortized costs) of 10-year notes.
n/a Not applicable.
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REPORT OF MANAGEMENT
Management is responsible for the preparation of Lucent Technologies Inc.'s
consolidated financial statements and all related information appearing in this
Annual Report. The consolidated financial statements and notes have been
prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and include
certain amounts that are estimates based upon currently available information
and management's judgment of current conditions and circumstances.
To provide reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded against loss from
unauthorized use or disposition and that accounting records are reliable for
preparing financial statements, management maintains a system of accounting and
other controls, including an internal audit function. Even an effective internal
control system, no matter how well designed, has inherent limitations -
including the possibility of circumvention or overriding of controls - and
therefore can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial
statement presentation. The system of accounting and other controls is improved
and modified in response to changes in business conditions and operations and
recommendations made by the independent accountants and the internal auditors.
The Audit and Finance Committee of the Board of Directors, which is composed of
directors who are not employees, meets periodically with management, the
internal auditors and the independent accountants to review the manner in which
these groups of individuals are performing their responsibilities and to carry
out the Audit and Finance Committee's oversight role with respect to auditing,
internal controls and financial reporting matters. Periodically, both the
internal auditors and the independent accountants meet privately with the Audit
and Finance Committee and have access to its individual members.
Lucent engaged PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent accountants, to audit the
consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards, which include consideration of the internal control structure. Their
report appears on the following page.
Richard A. McGinn Donald K. Peterson
Chairman and Executive Vice President and
Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors and
Shareowners of Lucent Technologies Inc.:
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related
consolidated statements of income and changes in shareowners' equity and of cash
flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Lucent
Technologies Inc. and its subsidiaries at September 30, 1999 and 1998, and the
results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in
the period ended September 30, 1999, in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States. 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 of these statements in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States, which 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, assessing
the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.
As discussed in Note 10 to the consolidated financials statements, the Company
changed its method for calculating annual net pension and postretirement benefit
costs in 1999.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
New York, New York
January 20, 2000
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Lucent Technologies Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)
Year Ended
September 30,
-----------------------------------
1999 1998 1997
------- ------- --------
Revenues .................................. $38,774 $32,108 $27,802
Costs ..................................... 19,916 16,857 15,405
Gross margin .............................. 18,858 15,251 12,397
Operating expenses
Selling, general
and administrative ...................... 8,563 6,947 6,307
Research and development .................. 4,558 3,933 3,203
Purchased in-process
research and development ................ 293 1,691 1,255
Total operating expenses .................. 13,414 12,571 10,765
Operating income .......................... 5,444 2,680 1,632
Other income - net ........................ 452 137 100
Interest expense .......................... 407 254 239
Income before income taxes ................ 5,489 2,563 1,493
Provision for income taxes ................ 2,008 1,498 1,023
Income before cumulative
effect of accounting change ............. 3,481 1,065 470
Cumulative effect of accounting change
(net of income taxes of $842) ........... 1,308 - -
Net income ................................ $ 4,789 $ 1,065 $ 470
Earnings per common share - basic:
Income before cumulative
effect of accounting change ........... $ 1.12 $ 0.35 $ 0.16
Cumulative effect of
accounting change ..................... 0.42 - -
Net income ............................. $ 1.54 $ 0.35 $ 0.16
Earnings per common share - diluted
Income before cumulative
effect of accounting change ........... $ 1.08 $ 0.34 $ 0.16
Cumulative effect of
accounting change ..................... 0.41 - -
Net income ............................. $ 1.49 $ 0.34 $ 0.16
Dividends per
common share ............................ $ 0.08 $0.0775 $0.0563
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Lucent Technologies Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)
September 30, September 30,
1999 1998
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ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents ................. $ 1,880 $ 1,252
Receivables less allowances
of $376 in 1999 and $419 in 1998 ........ 10,563 7,483
Inventories ............................... 5,064 3,286
Contracts in process (net of progress
billings of $5,565 in 1999 and
$3,036 in 1998) ......................... 1,103 1,259
Deferred income taxes - net ............... 1,609 1,787
Other current assets ...................... 2,065 1,000
Total current assets ...................... 22,284 16,067
Property, plant and equipment - net ....... 6,895 5,724
Prepaid pension costs ..................... 6,175 3,754
Deferred income taxes - net ............... - 770
Capitalized software development costs .... 470 298
Other assets .............................. 3,426 3,098
Total assets .............................. $ 39,250 $ 29,711
LIABILITIES
Accounts payable .......................... $ 2,901 $ 2,166
Payroll and benefit-related liabilities ... 2,338 2,612
Postretirement and postemployment
benefit liabilities ..................... 137 187
Debt maturing within one year ............. 2,871 2,235
Other current liabilities ................. 3,661 3,759
Total current liabilities ................. 11,908 10,959
Postretirement and postemployment
benefit liabilities ..................... 6,305 6,380
Long-term debt ............................ 4,167 2,414
Other liabilities ......................... 2,934 1,998
Total liabilities ......................... $ 25,314 $ 21,751
Commitments and contingencies
SHAREOWNERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock - par value $1 per share
Authorized shares: 250,000,000 ........... $ - $ -
Issued and outstanding shares: none
Common stock - par value $.01 per share
Authorized shares: 6,000,000,000
Issued and outstanding shares:
3,142,537,636 at September 30, 1999;
3,087,892,579 at September 30, 1998 ...... 31 31
Additional paid-in capital ................ 7,994 6,774
Guaranteed ESOP obligation ................ (33) (49)
Retained earnings ......................... 6,188 1,487
Accumulated other comprehensive
income(loss) ............................. (244) (283)
Total shareowners' equity ................. $ 13,936 $ 7,960
Total liabilities and shareowners' equity . $ 39,250 $ 29,711
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Lucent Technologies Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
CHANGES IN SHAREOWNERS' EQUITY
(Dollars in Millions)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Accumulated
Additional Guaranteed Other
Preferred Common Paid-in ESOP Retained Comprehensive
Stock Stock Capital Obligation Earnings Income (Loss)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at October 1, 1996 - 30 3,143 (106) 435 (23)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Income (excluding undistributed
S-Corp earnings) 437
Reclass of undistributed earnings of S-Corp . 33
Foreign currency translation adjustment ..... (175)
Unrealized holding gains on certain
investments ............................... 40
Minimum pension liability adjustment ........ 9
Total comprehensive income ..................
Effect of poolings .......................... 23 (18)
Dividends declared .......................... (146)
Amortization of ESOP obligation ............. 29
Issuance of common stock .................... 430
Tax benefit from employee stock options ..... 92
Issuance of common stock for acquisitions ... 213
Conversion of common stock related to
acquisitions .............................. 116
S-Corp distributions ........................ (19)
Other ....................................... 27
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance at September 30, 1997 ............... - 30 4,058 (77) 708 (149)
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Income (excluding undistributed
S-Corp earnings) .......................... 980
Reclass of undistributed earnings of S-Corp . 85
Foreign currency translation adjustment ..... (89)
Unrealized holding losses on certain
investments ............................... (37)
Minimum pension liability adjustment ........ (8)
Total comprehensive income
Effect of poolings
Dividends declared .......................... (201)
Amortization of ESOP obligation ............. 28
Issuance of common stock .................... 1 654
Tax benefit from employee stock options ..... 287
Issuance of common stock for acquisitions ... 1,525
Conversion of common stock related to
acquisitions .............................. 186
S-Corp distributions ........................ (26)
Other ....................................... 5
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance at September 30, 1998 - 31 6,774 (49) 1,487 (283)
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(CONT'D)
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[RESTUB]
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Total Total
Shareowners' Comprehensive
Equity Income
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Balance at October 1, 1996 .................. 3,479
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Income (excluding undistributed
S-Corp earnings) .......................... 437
Reclass of undistributed earnings of S-Corp . 33
Foreign currency translation adjustment ..... (175)
Unrealized holding gains on certain
investments ............................... 40
Minimum pension liability adjustment ........ 9
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Total comprehensive income .................. 344
Effect of poolings
Dividends declared
Amortization of ESOP obligation
Issuance of common stock
Tax benefit from employee stock options
Issuance of common stock for acquisitions
Conversion of common stock related to
acquisitions
S-Corp distributions
Other
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance at September 30, 1997 ............... 4,570
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Net Income (excluding undistributed
S-Corp earnings) .......................... 980
Reclass of undistributed earnings of S-Corp . 85
Foreign currency translation adjustment ..... (89)
Unrealized holding losses on certain
investments ............................... (37)
Minimum pension liability adjustment ........ (8)
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Total comprehensive income .................. 931
Effect of poolings
Dividends declared
Amortization of ESOP obligation
Issuance of common stock
Tax benefit from employee stock options
Issuance of common stock for acquisitions
Conversion of common stock related to
acquisitions
S-Corp distributions
Other
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance at September 30, 1998 ............... 7,960
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
(CONT'D)
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Lucent Technologies Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
CHANGES IN SHAREOWNERS' EQUITY - (CONT'D)
(Dollars in Millions)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Accumulated
Additional Guaranteed Other
Preferred Common Paid-in ESOP Retained Comprehensive
Stock Stock Capital Obligation Earnings Income (Loss)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at September 30, 1998 .............. - 31 6,774 (49) 1,487 (283)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Income (excluding undistributed
S-Corp earnings) ......................... 4,781
Reclass of undistributed earnings of S-Corp. 8
Foreign currency translation adjustment .... (33)
Unrealized holding gains on certain
investments (net of tax of $235) ......... 307
Reclassification adjustment (net
of tax of $178) .......................... (246)
Minimum pension liability adjustment
(net of tax of $6) ....................... 11
Total comprehensive income .................
Effect of poolings ......................... 106 (26)
Dividends declared ......................... (222)
Amortization of ESOP obligation ............ 16
Issuance of common stock ................... 745
Tax benefit from employee stock options .... 394
Adjustment to conform pooled companies
fiscal year .............................. 170
S-Corp distributions ....................... (40)
Other 7 (2)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance at September 30, 1999 .............. - 31 7,994 (33) 6,188 (244)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
[RESTUB]
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Total Total
Shareowners' Comprehensive
Equity Income
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Balance at September 30, 1998 .............. 7,960
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net Income (excluding undistributed
S-Corp earnings) ......................... 4,781
Reclass of undistributed earnings of S-Corp. 8
Foreign currency translation adjustment .... (33)
Unrealized holding gains on certain
investments (net of tax of $235) ......... 307
Reclassification adjustment (net
of tax of $178) .......................... (246)
Minimum pension liability adjustment
(net of tax of $6) ....................... 11
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Total comprehensive income ................. 4,828
Effect of poolings .........................
Dividends declared .........................
Amortization of ESOP obligation ............
Issuance of common stock ...................
Tax benefit from employee stock options ....
Adjustment to conform pooled companies
fiscal year ..............................
S-Corp distributions .......................
Other ......................................
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Balance at September 30, 1999 .............. 13,936
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Lucent Technologies Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in Millions)
Year Ended
September 30,
-----------------------------------
1999 1998 1997
------- ------- -------
Operating Activities:
Net income ............................ $4,789 $ 1,065 $ 470
Adjustments to reconcile
net income
to net cash (used in) provided by
operating activities,
net of effects from
acquisitions of businesses:
Cumulative effect of
accounting change ................. (1,308) - -
Business restructuring reversal ..... (141) (100) (201)
Asset impairment
and other charges ................. 236 - 81
Depreciation and
amortization ...................... 1,819 1,421 1,506
Provision for
uncollectibles .................... 89 153 137
Tax benefit from stock options 394 287 92
Deferred income taxes ............... 1,011 46 (27)
Purchased in-process
research and development .......... 19 1,691 1,255
Adjustment to conform pooled
companies' fiscal years ........... 170 - -
Increase in receivables - net ....... (3,245) (2,205) (501)
Increase in inventories
and contracts in process .......... (1,621) (404) (314)
Increase(decrease) in
accounts payable .................. 681 230 (14)
Changes in other operating
assets and liabilities ............ (2,314) 190 (390)
Other adjustments for
non-cash items - net .............. (842) (468) 59
Net cash (used in)provided by
operating activities ................ (263) 1,906 2,153
Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures .................. (2,243) (1,812) (1,756)
Proceeds from the sale or
disposal of property, plant
and equipment ........................ 97 57 108
Purchases of
equity investments ................... (307) (212) (149)
Sales of equity investments ........... 156 71 12
Purchases of investment
securities ........................... (613) (1,171) (575)
Sales or maturity
of investment securities ............. 1,238 767 360
Dispositions of businesses ............ 72 329 181
Acquisitions of businesses -
net of cash acquired ................. (268) (1,085) (1,584)
Cash from mergers ..................... 61 - -
Other investing
activities - net ..................... (71) (81) (68)
Net cash used in
investing activities ................. (1,878) (3,137) (3,471)
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
(CONT'D)
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Lucent Technologies Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - (CONT'D)
(Dollars in Millions)
Year Ended
September 30,
--------------------------------
1999 1998 1997
------- ---------- --------
Financing Activities:
Repayments of long-term debt .......... (16) (98) (19)
Issuance of long-term debt ............ 2,193 375 53
Proceeds from issuance
of common stock ...................... 725 659 429
Dividends paid ........................ (222) (201) (192)
S-Corp distribution
to stockholder ....................... (40) (26) (19)
Increase in short-term
borrowings - net ..................... 89 149 191
Net cash provided by
financing activities ................. 2,729 858 443
Effect of exchange rate
changes on cash
and cash equivalents ................. 40 (61) (11)
Net increase(decrease)in
cash and cash equivalents ............ 628 (434) (886)
Cash and cash equivalents
at beginning of year ................. 1,252 1,686 2,572
Cash and cash equivalents
at end of year ....................... $ 1,880 $ 1,252 $ 1,686
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
On October 15, 1999, Lucent Technologies Inc. (the "Company") merged with
International Network Services ("INS"). Each share of INS common stock was
converted into the right to receive 0.8473 shares of Lucent common stock. Lucent
issued approximately 49.3 million shares in exchange for all of the outstanding
shares of INS. On November 3, 1999, the Company merged with Excel Switching
Corporation. Each share of Excel common stock was converted into the right to
receive 0.558 shares of Lucent common stock. Lucent issued approximately 22.3
million shares in exchange for all of the outstanding shares of Excel. These
mergers have been accounted for as "pooling-of-interests" and the consolidated
financial statements of Lucent were restated for all periods prior to the
mergers to include the accounts and operations of INS and Excel.
Before merging with Lucent, INS had a June 30 fiscal year end and Excel had a
December 31 fiscal year end. The restated consolidated statements of income for
the years ended September 30, 1999, 1998 and 1997 were derived by combining the
historical results of Lucent for the years ended September 30, 1999, 1998, and
1997, with the historical results of operations of INS for the years ended June
30, 1999, 1998 and 1997, and with the historical results of operations of Excel
for the twelve months ended September 30, 1999, and the years ended December 31,
1998 and December 27, 1997, respectively. The restated consolidated balance
sheet at September 30, 1999 and 1998, was derived by combining the historical
financial position of Lucent at September 30, 1999 and 1998, with the historical
financial position of INS at June 30, 1999 and 1998, and with the historical
financial position of Excel at September 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998,
respectively. The restated consolidated statements of cash flows for the years
ended September 30, 1999, 1998 and 1997 were derived by combining the historical
cash flows of Lucent for the years ended September 30, 1999, 1998 and 1997, with
the historical cash flows of INS for the years ended June 30, 1999, 1998 and
1997, and with the historical cash flows of Excel for the nine months ended
September 30, 1999 and the years ended December 31, 1998 and December 27, 1997,
respectively. Intercompany transactions for the fiscal years ended September 30,
1999, 1998 and 1997 were not material. The results of operations for the
separate companies and the combined amounts presented in the restated
consolidated statements of income are as follows:
Year Ended
September 30,
-----------------------------------------------
1999 1998 1997
REVENUES
Lucent ..................... $38,303 $31,806 $27,611
INS ........................ 315 173 100
Excel ...................... 156 129 91
Combined ................... $38,774 $32,108 $27,802
NET INCOME(LOSS)
Lucent ..................... $ 4,766 $ 1,035 $ 449
INS ........................ 25 15 7
Excel ...................... (2) 15 14
Combined ................... $ 4,789 $ 1,065 $ 470
Excel's results of operations for the three months ended December 31, 1998, were
included in Lucent's results of operations for the year ended September 30, 1998
and were also included in Lucent's consolidated results of operations for the
year ended September 30, 1999. Excel's revenue and net loss for the three months
ended December 31, 1998 were $37 and $1, respectively. As a result, the
consolidated balance sheet of Lucent at September 30, 1999, includes an
adjustment to retained earnings to eliminate the loss recognized by Excel for
the three months ended December 31, 1998. In addition, information from the
statements of cash flows for Excel for the three months ended December 31, 1998,
has been excluded from the consolidated statements of cash flows for the year
ended September 30, 1999, since Excel's activity for this period has been
included in the consolidated statements of cash flows for the year ended
September 30, 1998.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)
In order to conform the fiscal year ends for INS and Lucent, INS's results of
operations and cash flows for the three months ended September 30, 1999, will
not be reflected in Lucent's financial statements for the quarter ended December
31, 1999. INS's revenue and net income for the three months ended September 30,
1999 were $100 and $11, respectively. The consolidated balance sheet of Lucent
at December 31, 1999, will include an adjustment to retained earnings to reflect
the income recognized by INS for the three months ended September 30, 1999.
On April 1, 1998, and April 1, 1999, two-for-one splits of Lucent's common stock
became effective. Shareowners' equity has been restated to give retroactive
recognition to the stock splits for all periods presented by reclassifying from
retained earnings to common stock the par value of the additional shares issued
as a result of the stock splits. In addition, all references in the financial
statements and notes to number of shares, per share amounts, stock option data
and market prices have been restated to reflect these stock splits.
ACQUISITIONS
Purchase Method
- ---------------
The following table presents information about certain acquisitions by Lucent in
the fiscal years ended September 30, 1999, 1998, and 1997. All the acquisitions
were accounted for under the purchase method of accounting, and the acquired
technology valuation included both existing technology and purchased in-process
research and development. All charges were recorded in the quarter in which the
transaction was completed.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Amortization Amortization
Purchased Period Period
Acquisition Purchase Existing IPRD Goodwill Existing Tech.
Date Price Goodwill Technology (after-tax) (in years) (in years)
----------- -------- -------- ---------- ----------- ------------ -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1999
STRATUS(1) ... 10/98 $ 917 $ 0 $130 $267* n/a 10
OTHER (2) .... various 217 146 22 37 4-10 4-7
1998
YURIE(3) ..... 5/98 $1,056 $292 $ 40 $620 7 5
PROMINET(4) .. 1/98 199 35 23 157 5 6
LIVINGSTON(5) 12/97 610 114 69 427 5 8
OTHER (6) .... various 453 137 67 208 5-10 5-10
1997
OCTEL(7) ..... 9/97 $1,819 $181 $186 $945 7 5
INTERCON(8) .. 2/97 22 0 3 18 n/a 3
SAHARA(9) .... 1/97 219 0 0 213 n/a n/a
</TABLE>
(1) Stratus Computer, Inc. was a manufacturer of fault-tolerant computer
systems, acquired by Ascend.
(2) Other acquisitions include the Ethernet LAN business of Enable Semiconductor
("Enable Ethernet"), Sybarus Technologies, WaveAccess Ltd., Quadritek
Systems, Inc., XNT Systems, Inc., Quantum Telecom Solutions, Inc. and
InterCall Communications and Consulting, Inc.
(3) Yurie Systems, Inc. was a provider of ATM access technology and equipment
for data, voice and video networking.
(4) Prominet Corporation was a participant in the emerging Gigabit Ethernet
networking industry. The merger involved $164 of Lucent stock and options.
In addition, under the terms of the agreement, Lucent had contingent
obligations to pay former Prominet shareowners $35 in stock. The $35 of
stock was paid by Lucent in July 1998 and recorded primarily as goodwill.
(5) Livingston Enterprises, Inc. was a global provider of equipment used by
Internet service providers to connect their subscribers to the Internet.
(6) Other acquisitions include JNA Telecommunications Limited, LANNET, MassMedia
Communications, Inc., SDX Business Systems plc, and Optimay GmbH. The
purchase price for MassMedia has been deemed immaterial.
(7) Octel Communications Corporation was a provider of voice, fax and electronic
messaging technologies.
(8) InterCon Systems Corporation was a developer of remote access client
software products, acquired by Ascend.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)
(9) Sahara Networks, Inc. was a developer of scalable high-speed broadband
access products, acquired by Ascend.
n/a Not applicable.
* $24 of purchased in-process research and development was subsequently
reversed in March 1999.
Included in the purchase price for the above acquisitions was purchased
in-process research and development, which was a non-cash charge to earnings as
this technology had not reached technological feasibility and had no future
alternative use. The remaining purchase price was allocated to tangible assets
and intangible assets, including goodwill and existing technology, less
liabilities assumed.
The value allocated to purchased in-process research and development was
determined utilizing an income approach that included an excess earnings
analysis reflecting the appropriate cost of capital for the investment.
Estimates of future cash flows related to the in-process research and
development were made for each project based on Lucent's estimates of revenue,
operating expenses and income taxes from the project. These estimates were
consistent with historical pricing, margins and expense levels for similar
products.
Revenues were estimated based on relevant market size and growth factors,
expected industry trends, individual product sales cycles and the estimated life
of each product's underlying technology. Estimated operating expenses, income
taxes, and charges for the use of contributory assets were deducted from
estimated revenues to determine estimated after-tax cash flows for each project.
Estimated operating expenses include cost of goods sold; selling, general and
administrative expenses; and research and development expenses. The research and
development expenses include estimated costs to maintain the products once they
have been introduced into the market and generate revenues and costs to complete
the in-process research and development.
The discount rates utilized to discount the projected cash flows were based on
consideration of Lucent's weighted average cost of capital, as well as other
factors including the useful life of each project, the anticipated profitability
of each project, the uncertainty of technology advances that were known at the
time and the stage of completion of each project.
Management is primarily responsible for estimating the fair value of the assets
and liabilities acquired, and has conducted due diligence in determining the
fair value. Management has made estimates and assumptions that affect the
reported amounts of assets, liabilities and expenses resulting from such
acquisitions. Actual results could differ from those amounts.
SpecTran Corporation
- --------------------
On July 21, 1999, Lucent began its cash tender offer for the outstanding shares
of SpecTran Corporation, a designer and manufacturer of specialty optical fiber
and fiber-optic products. The tender offer expired on August 31, 1999, and
Lucent thereafter accepted and paid for shares giving it a 61% interest in
SpecTran. The acquisition was accounted for under the purchase method of
accounting. Lucent expects to acquire the remaining shares of SpecTran by the
end of the first quarter of fiscal year 2000, resulting in a total purchase
price of approximately $68.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)
Pooling-of-Interests Mergers
=============================
Ascend Communications
- ---------------------
On June 24, 1999, Lucent merged with Ascend, a developer, manufacturer and
seller of wide area networking solutions. As a result, the outstanding Ascend
common stock was converted into the right to receive approximately 371 million
shares of Lucent common stock, based on an exchange ratio of 1.65 shares of
Lucent common stock for each share of Ascend common stock. In addition, Lucent
assumed Ascend stock options equivalent to approximately 65 million shares of
Lucent common stock. The merger was accounted for as a pooling-of-interests
under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 16, and accordingly, Lucent's
consolidated financial statements have been restated for all periods prior to
the merger to include the results of operations, financial position and cash
flows of Ascend as though it had always been a part of Lucent. Intercompany
transactions for fiscal 1999 have been eliminated. Intercompany transactions
prior to 1999 were immaterial. In connection with the merger, Lucent recorded a
third fiscal quarter charge to operating expenses of approximately $79 (non-tax
deductible) for merger-related costs. The merger-related costs consisted
primarily of fees for investment bankers, attorneys, accountants and financial
printing. Certain reclassifications were made to Ascend's accounts to conform to
Lucent's presentation. The results of operations for the separate companies and
the combined amounts presented in the consolidated financial statements are as
follows:
Nine Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
June 30, September 30,
------------------ -------------------------
1999 1998 1997
REVENUES
Lucent .................. $26,594 $30,630 $26,635
Ascend .................. 1,610 1,478 1,167
Eliminations ............ (138) - -
Combined ................ $28,066 $32,108 $27,802
NET INCOME(LOSS)
Lucent .................. $ 3,862(a) $ 1,085 (c) $ 594 (e)
Ascend .................. 66(b) (20)(d) (124)(f)
Eliminations ............ (86) - -
Combined ................ $ 3,842 $ 1,065 $ 470
(a) Includes $125 of one-time after-tax charges related to Lucent's acquisitions
of Quadritek, WaveAccess, Sybarus, Enable Ethernet, XNT, Quantum and
InterCall and the merger-related costs for Ascend, RAScom, Inc. and
VitalSigns as well as $1,308 after-tax gain from the cumulative effect of
the accounting change (see Note 10 - EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS).
(b) Includes $243 of one-time after-tax charges related to Ascend's acquisition
of Stratus. The original charge of $267 was reduced by $24 in the second
fiscal quarter of 1999.
(c) Includes $1,418 of one-time after-tax charges related to Lucent's
acquisitions of Livingston, Prominet, Optimay, Yurie, SDX, LANNET,
MassMedia, JNA, XNT and Quantum as well as the $95 after-tax gain on the
sale of Advanced Technology Systems ("ATS") business.
(d) Includes $267 of one-time after-tax charges related to Ascend's acquisition
of Stratus.
(e) Includes $966 of one-time after-tax charges related to Lucent's acquisition
of Octel.
(f) Includes $335 one-time after-tax charges related to Ascend's acquisitions of
Sahara and InterCon and Ascend's mergers with Whitetree, Inc. and Cascade
Communications Corp.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts) - continued
Kenan Systems
- --------------
On February 26, 1999, Lucent merged with Kenan Systems Corporation, a developer
of third-party billing and customer software. Under the terms of the Kenan
merger agreement, Lucent issued approximately 26 million shares (post April 1,
1999 stock split) of Lucent common stock in exchange for all the outstanding
shares of Kenan.
RAScom
- --------------
On May 10, 1999, Excel completed its merger with RAScom, Inc., a developer and
manufacturer of open system, remote access servers.
Mosaix
- -------
On July 15, 1999, Lucent completed its merger with Mosaix, a provider of
software that links companies' front and back offices and helps them deliver
more responsive and efficient customer service. Under the terms of the
agreement, the outstanding common stock of Mosaix was converted into the right
to receive approximately 2.6 million shares of Lucent common stock. Lucent has
not restated its historical financial statements to reflect its
pooling-of-interests with Mosaix.
Nexabit Networks
- -----------------
On July 19, 1999, Lucent completed its merger with Nexabit, a developer of
high-speed switching equipment and software that directs traffic along
telecommunications networks. Under the terms of the agreement, the outstanding
stock of Nexabit was converted into the right to receive approximately 13.7
million shares of Lucent common stock. Lucent has not restated its historical
financial statements to reflect its pooling-of-interests with Nexabit.
VitalSigns
- --------------
On November 20, 1998, INS completed its merger with VitalSigns Software, Inc., a
developer of software that improves the performance and availability of business
applications and networks.
Cascade Communications
- ----------------------
On June 30, 1997, Ascend completed its merger with Cascade, a developer and
manufacturer of wide area network switches.
Whitetree
- ----------
On April 1, 1997, Ascend completed its merger with Whitetree, a developer and
manufacturer of high-speed ATM switching products. Ascend did not restate its
historical financial statements to reflect its pooling-of-interests with
Whitetree.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements include all majority-owned subsidiaries in
which Lucent exercises control. Investments in which Lucent exercises
significant influence, but which it does not control (generally a 20% - 50%
ownership interest), are accounted for under the equity method of accounting.
All material intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements and related disclosures 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 revenue and expenses during the period reported.
Actual results could differ from those estimates. Estimates are used in
accounting for long-term contracts, allowances for uncollectible receivables,
inventory obsolescence, product warranty, depreciation, employee benefits,
taxes, restructuring reserves and contingencies. Estimates and assumptions are
reviewed periodically and the effects of revisions are reflected in the
financial statements in the period they are determined to be necessary.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts) - continued
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION
For operations outside the United States that prepare financial statements in
currencies other than the U.S. dollar, results of operations and cash flows are
translated at average exchange rates during the period, and assets and
liabilities are translated at end-of-period exchange rates. Translation
adjustments are included as a separate component of accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss) in shareowners' equity.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue is generally recognized when all significant contractual obligations
have been satisfied and collection of the resulting receivable is reasonably
assured. Revenue from product sales of hardware and software is recognized at
time of delivery and acceptance, and after consideration of all the terms and
conditions of the customer contract. Sales of services are recognized at time of
performance, and rental revenue is recognized proportionately over the contract
term. Revenues and estimated profits on long-term contracts are generally
recognized under the percentage-of-completion method of accounting using either
a units-of-delivery or a cost-to-cost methodology. Profit estimates are revised
periodically based on changes in facts. Any losses on contracts are recognized
immediately.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS
Research and development costs are charged to expense as incurred. However, the
costs incurred for the development of computer software that will be sold,
leased or otherwise marketed are capitalized when technological feasibility has
been established. These capitalized costs are subject to an ongoing assessment
of recoverability based on anticipated future revenues and changes in hardware
and software technologies. Costs that are capitalized include direct labor and
related overhead.
Amortization of capitalized software development costs begins when the product
is available for general release. Amortization is provided on a
product-by-product basis on either the straight-line method over periods not
exceeding two years or the sales ratio method. Unamortized capitalized software
development costs determined to be in excess of net realizable value of the
product are expensed immediately.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
All highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less
are considered to be cash equivalents.
INVENTORIES
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (determined principally on a
first-in, first-out basis) or market.
CONTRACTS IN PROCESS
Contracts in process are valued at cost plus accrued profits less progress
billings.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation.
Depreciation is determined using a combination of accelerated and straight-line
methods on either the unit or group methods over the estimated useful lives of
the various asset classes. The unit method is used for manufacturing and
laboratory equipment and large computer systems. The group method is used for
other depreciable assets.
Long-lived assets are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the
fair value is less than the carrying amount of the asset, a loss is recognized
for the difference.
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Lucent uses various financial instruments, including foreign currency exchange
contracts and interest rate swap agreements to manage and reduce risk to Lucent
by generating cash flows, which offset the cash flows of certain transactions in
foreign currencies or underlying financial instruments in relation to their
amount and timing. Lucent's derivative financial instruments are for purposes
other than trading and are not entered into for speculative purposes. Lucent's
non-derivative financial instruments include letters of credit, commitments to
extend credit and guarantees of debt. Lucent generally does not require
collateral to support its financial instruments.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts) - continued
GOODWILL
Goodwill is the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable
net assets acquired in business combinations accounted for as purchases.
Goodwill is amortized on a straight-line basis over the periods benefited,
principally in the range of 5 to 15 years. Goodwill is reviewed for impairment
whenever events such as asset impairments, product discontinuance, plant
closures, product dispositions or other changes in circumstances indicate that
the carrying amount may not be recoverable. Impairment is measured using a
market value approach if reliably determinable or discounted cash flows if a
market value approach cannot be applied. The discount rate applied is based on
Lucent's weighted average cost of capital which represents the blended,
after-tax costs of debt and equity.
RECLASSIFICATIONS
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 1999
presentation.
3. RECENT PRONOUNCEMENTS
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS 133"). SFAS 133 establishes new
accounting and reporting standards for derivative financial instruments and for
hedging activities. SFAS 133 requires Lucent to measure all derivatives at fair
value and to recognize them in the balance sheet as an asset or liability,
depending on Lucent's rights or obligations under the applicable derivative
contract. In June 1999, the FASB issued SFAS No. 137 which deferred the
effective date of adoption of SFAS 133 for one year. Lucent will adopt SFAS 133
no later than the first quarter of fiscal year 2001. SFAS 133 is not expected to
have a material impact on Lucent's consolidated results of operations, financial
position or cash flows.
In March 1998, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (the
"AICPA") issued Statement of Position 98-1, "Accounting for the Costs of
Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use" ("SOP 98-1"). SOP 98-1
provides guidance on accounting for the costs of computer software developed or
obtained for internal use. This pronouncement identifies the characteristics of
internal use software and provides guidance on new cost recognition principles.
Certain costs that were previously expensed as incurred will be capitalized and
amortized on a straight-line basis over three years. Lucent will adopt SOP 98-1
on October 1, 1999. The implementation of SOP 98-1 will decrease costs and
expenses in fiscal year 2000, the initial year of adoption, and thereafter is
expected to increase year-over-year costs and expenses as the capitalized
amounts are amortized. Costs for general and administrative, overhead,
maintenance and training, as well as the cost of software that does not add
functionality to the existing system, will be expensed as incurred.
4. SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
SUPPLEMENTARY INCOME STATEMENT INFORMATION
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended
September 30,
1999 1998 1997
---------- ----------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
INCLUDED IN COSTS
Amortization of software development costs...... $ 249 $ 234 $ 380
INCLUDED IN SELLING, GENERAL AND
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Amortization of goodwill and existing
technology.................................... $ 395 $ 149 $ 32
INCLUDED IN COSTS AND OPERATING EXPENSES
Depreciation and amortization of property,
plant and equipment........................... $1,308 $1,006 $1,064
OTHER INCOME -- NET
Interest income................................. $ 133 $ 121 $ 158
Minority interests in earnings of subsidiaries.. (27) (24) (35)
Net equity losses from investments.............. (25) (209) (64)
Gain (loss)on foreign currency transactions..... 1 (44) (12)
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts) - continued
Year Ended
September 30,
1999 1998 1997
------ ----------- ------
Gain on sale of equity investments....... 359 38 -
Gain on businesses sold.................. 40 208 -
Miscellaneous -- net..................... (29) 47 53
---- ---- ----
Total other income -- net................ $452 $137 $100
DEDUCTED FROM INTEREST EXPENSE
Capitalized interest..................... $ 20 $ 17 $ 14
SUPPLEMENTARY BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION
September 30,
1999 1998
------- -------
INVENTORIES
Completed goods......................................... $ 2,951 $ 1,645
Work in process and raw materials....................... 2,113 1,641
------- -------
Inventories............................................. $ 5,064 $ 3,286
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT -- NET
Land and improvements................................... $ 363 $ 307
Buildings and improvements.............................. 3,967 3,199
Machinery, electronic and other equipment............... 10,039 8,874
------- -------
Total property, plant and equipment..................... 14,369 12,380
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization......... (7,474) (6,656)
------- -------
Property, plant and equipment -- net.................... $ 6,895 $ 5,724
OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
Advance billings and customer deposits $ 507 $ 565
SUPPLEMENTARY CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Year Ended
September 30,
1999 1998 1997
------------ ------------- --------
Interest payments, net of amounts
capitalized $ 410 $ 255 $ 240
Income tax payments .................... $1,037 $ 788 $ 847
Acquisitions of businesses:
Fair value of assets acquired,
net of cash acquired................... $ 398 $2,101 $1,838
Less: Fair value of liabilities assumed. $ 130 $1,016 $ 254
------ ------ ------
Acquisitions of businesses,
net of cash acquired..... ............. $ 268 $1,085 $1,584
For the year ended September 30, 1999, the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
excludes the issuance of common stock related to the mergers with Nexabit and
Mosaix.
On October 1, 1997, Lucent contributed its Consumer Products business to a new
venture formed by Lucent and Philips Electronics N.V. in exchange for 40%
ownership of Philips Consumer Communications ("PCC"). On October 22, 1998,
Lucent and Philips announced their intention to end the PCC venture and agreed
to regain control of their original businesses. The results of
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts) - continued
operations and net assets of the remaining businesses Lucent previously
contributed to PCC have been consolidated as of October 1, 1998. However, for
the years ended September 30, 1998, and 1999, the Consolidated Statements of
Cash Flows exclude both the contribution and the regaining of Lucent's Consumer
Products business.
For the year ended September 30, 1999, costs and operating expenses include a
$236 charge primarily associated with asset impairments and integration-related
charges associated with the Ascend and Nexabit mergers.
For the year ended September 30, 1998, Other income -- net includes a charge of
$110 related to a write-down associated with Lucent's investment in the PCC
venture. This charge was offset by gains of $103, primarily related to the sale
of an investment and the sale of certain business operations, including Bell
Laboratories Design Automation Group.
For the year ended September 30, 1998, the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
excludes the issuance of common stock related to the acquisitions of Livingston,
Prominet, and Stratus and the conversion of stock options related to the
acquisitions of Livingston, Prominet, Yurie, Optimay, and Stratus.
For the year ended September 30, 1997, the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
excludes the conversion of stock options related to the acquisition of Octel and
the issuance of common stock and the conversion of stock options related to the
acquisition of Sahara. For information on the 1999, 1998 and 1997 acquisitions,
see Note 1.
For the year ended September 30, 1997, research and development expenses include
a $127 write-down of special purpose Bell Laboratories assets no longer being
used.
5. EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Basic earnings per common share was calculated by dividing net income by the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted
earnings per share was calculated by dividing net income by the sum of the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus all additional common
shares that would have been outstanding if potentially dilutive securities or
common stock equivalents had been issued.
The following table reconciles the number of shares utilized in the earnings per
share calculations:
Year Ended
September 30,
1999 1998 1997
------ ------ ----
Net income $4,789 $1,065 $ 470
Earnings per common share - basic:
Income before cumulative effect
of accounting change.................. $ 1.12 $ 0.35 $0.16
Cumulative effect of accounting
change................................ 0.42 - -
Net income ............................ $ 1.54 $ 0.35 $0.16
Earnings per common share - diluted:
Income before cumulative effect
of accounting change.................. $ 1.08 $ 0.34 $0.16
Cumulative effect of accounting
change................................ 0.41 - -
Net income ............................ $ 1.49 $ 0.34 $0.16
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts) - continued
Year Ended
September 30,
1999 1998 1997
------- ------------- -------
Number of shares (in millions)
- ---------------------------------
Common shares - basic .................. 3,101.8 3,025.3 2,944.2
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options ........................ 109.5 78.4 43.3
Other .................................. 7.3 6.8 8.3
Common shares - diluted ................ 3,218.6 3,110.5 2,995.8
Options excluded from the computation
of earnings per share - diluted since
option exercise price was greater
than the average market price of the
common shares for the period ........... 6.1 14.0 16.4
6. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Lucent has adopted SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" as of October
1, 1998, that requires new standards for reporting and display of comprehensive
income and its components that Lucent has displayed in its Consolidated
Statements of Changes in Shareowners' Equity. However, it does not affect net
income or total shareowners' equity.
The after-tax components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Total
Accumulated
Foreign Unrealized Minimum Other
Currency Holding Pension Comprehensive
Translation Gains/ Liability Income/
Adjustment (Losses) Adjustment (Loss)
---------- --------- ---------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Beginning balance October 1, 1996......... $ (16) $ 15 $(22) $ (23)
Current-period change..................... (175) 40 9 (126)
Ending balance, September 30, 1997........ $(191) $ 55 $(13) $(149)
Current-period change..................... (89) (37) (8) (134)
Ending balance, September 30, 1998........ $(280) $ 18 $(21) $(283)
Current-period change..................... (33) 61 11 39
Ending balance, September 30, 1999........ $(313) $ 79 $(10) $(244)
</TABLE>
The foreign currency translation adjustments are not currently adjusted for
income taxes since they relate to indefinite investments in non-United States
subsidiaries.
7. BUSINESS RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER CHARGES
In the fourth quarter of calendar year 1995, a pre-tax charge of $2,801 was
recorded to cover restructuring costs of $2,613 and asset impairment and other
charges of $188. The restructuring plans included the exit of certain businesses
as well as consolidating and re-engineering numerous corporate and business unit
operations.
Total deductions to Lucent's business restructuring reserves were $233 and $318
for the years ended September 30, 1999, and 1998, respectively. Included in
these deductions were cash payments of $77 and $176 and non-cash related charges
of $15 and $42 for the years ended September 30, 1999, and 1998, respectively.
The non-cash related charges were primarily related to assets for product lines
and businesses that Lucent exited as part of its restructuring activities. The
related costs were included in the 1995 restructuring plan. The assets did not
benefit activities that were to continue, nor were they used to generate future
revenues. The reserves were charged as the product lines and businesses were
exited during 1999 and 1998. In addition, Lucent reversed $141 and $100 of
business restructuring reserves primarily related to favorable experience in
employee separations as well as, other projects being completed at a cost lower
than originally estimated for the years ended September 30, 1999, and 1998,
respectively. As of September 30, 1999, all restructuring plans were
substantially completed and the remaining reserves of $18 are related to
outstanding litigation for certain product lines that were exited.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts) - continued
The following table displays a rollforward of the liabilities for business
restructuring from September 30, 1997, to September 30, 1999:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
September 30, 1998 September 30, 1999 September 30,
Type of Cost 1997 Balance Deductions 1998 Balance Deductions 1999 Balance
- --------------------- --------------- ---------- ------------- ---------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Employee separation . $348 $(235) $113 $(113) $ -
Facility closing .... 66 ( 23) 43 ( 43) -
Other ............... 155 ( 60) 95 ( 77) 18
Total ............... $569 $(318) $251 $(233) $18
</TABLE>
In 1997, Lucent recorded a pre-tax charge of approximately $150 in connection
with the acquisition of Cascade Communications Corp. and Whitetree, Inc. The
total charge included $54 of merger-related costs and $96 of integration
expenses. Included in the integration expenses were $7 for severance and
outplacement costs for approximately 275 employees involved in duplicate
functions; $67 for redundant assets and assets related to duplicate product
lines; and $22 for the cancellation of redundant facility leases and other
contracts and obligations. In 1998, Lucent reversed $18 of these costs. There
were no reserves remaining as of September 30, 1998.
8. INCOME TAXES
The following table presents the principal reasons for the difference between
the effective tax rate and the United States federal statutory income tax rate:
Year Ended
September 30,
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate ... 35.0% 35.0% 35.0%
State and local income taxes, net of federal
income tax effect ...................... 2.5% 3.3% 5.4%
Foreign earnings and dividends taxed at
different rates ........................ 0.3% 1.0% 0.8%
Research credits ......................... (2.6)% (2.6)% (2.4)%
Acquisition-related costs (a) ............ 2.7% 23.1% 31.7%
Other differences - net .................. (1.3)% (1.4)% (2.0)%
Effective income tax rate ................ 36.6% 58.4% 68.5%
Effective income tax rate excluding
acquisition-related costs (a) .......... 33.9% 35.4% 36.9%
(a) Includes non-tax deductible purchased in-process research and development
and merger-related expenses.
The following table presents the United States and foreign components of income
before income taxes and the provision for income taxes:
Year Ended
September 30,
1999 1998 1997
------ ------------ ------
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
United States ........................... $4,746 $2,194 $ 895
Foreign ................................. 743 369 598
Income before income taxes .............. $5,489 $2,563 $1,493
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts) - continued
Year Ended
September 30,
1999 1998 1997
------ ------- ------
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
CURRENT
Federal ................................. $ 541 $1,013 $ 571
State and local ......................... 42 173 151
Foreign ................................. 337 213 228
Sub-total ............................. 920 1,399 950
DEFERRED
Federal ................................. 974 55 5
State and local ......................... 183 34 72
Foreign ................................. (69) 10 (4)
Sub-total ............................. 1,088 99 73
Provision for income taxes .............. $2,008 $1,498 $1,023
As of September 30, 1999, Lucent had tax credit carryforwards of $82 and
federal, state and local, and foreign net operating loss carryforwards (tax
effected) of $152, all of which expire primarily after the year 2000.
The components of deferred tax assets and liabilities at September 30, 1999, and
1998 are as follows:
September 30,
1999 1998
---- ----
Deferred Income Tax Assets
Employee pensions and other benefits - net . $ 445 $1,520
Business restructuring ..................... 6 165
Reserves and allowances .................... 1,025 1,143
Net operating loss/credit carryforwards .... 234 247
Valuation allowance ........................ (180) (261)
Other ...................................... 352 531
Total deferred tax assets .................. $1,882 $3,345
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities
Property, plant and equipment .............. $ 626 $397
Other ...................................... 511 391
Total deferred tax liabilities ............. $1,137 $788
Lucent has not provided for United States deferred income taxes or foreign
withholding taxes on $3,211 of undistributed earnings of its non-United States
subsidiaries as of September 30, 1999, since these earnings are intended to be
reinvested indefinitely.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts) - continued
9. DEBT OBLIGATIONS
September 30, September 30,
1999 1998
------------- -------------
DEBT MATURING WITHIN ONE YEAR
Commercial paper...................... $1,828 $2,106*
Long-term debt........................ 41 43
Secured borrowings and other.......... 1,002 86
------ ------
Total debt maturing within one year... $2,871 $2,235
WEIGHTED AVERAGE INTEREST RATES
Commercial paper...................... 5.0% 5.6%
Long-term debt, secured borrowings
and other.......................... 9.6% 8.0%
Lucent had revolving credit facilities at September 30, 1999, aggregating $4,736
(a portion of which is used to support Lucent's commercial paper program),
$4,025 with domestic lenders and $711 with foreign lenders. The total credit
facilities available at September 30, 1999, with domestic and foreign lenders
were $4,025 and $351, respectively.
September 30, September 30,
1999 1998
------------- -------------
LONG-TERM DEBT
6.90% notes due July 15, 2001 .......... $ 750 $ 750
7.25% notes due July 15, 2006 .......... 750 750
5.50% notes due November 15, 2008 ...... 500 -
6.50% debentures due January 15, 2028 .. 300 300
6.45% debentures due March 15, 2029 .... 1,360 -
Commercial paper refinanced after
September 30, 1998 ................... - 495*
Long-term lease obligations ............ 79 1
Secured borrowings and other (8.4% and 8.5%
weighted average interest rates,
respectively) ........................ 514 173
Less: Unamortized discount ............. 45 12
------ ------
Total long-term debt ................... 4,208 2,457
Less: Amounts maturing within one year . 41 43
------ ------
Net long-term debt ..................... $4,167 $2,414
====== ======
* On November 19, 1998, Lucent sold $500 ($495 net of unamortized costs) of
10-year 5.5% notes due November 15, 2008, and reclassified the amount from debt
maturing within one year to long-term debt. The proceeds were used to pay down a
portion of Lucent's commercial paper during the first quarter of fiscal 1999.
Lucent has an effective shelf registration statement for the issuance of debt
securities up to $1,800, all of which remains available at September 30, 1999.
This table shows the maturities, by year, of the $4,208 in total long-term debt
obligations:
September 30,
----------------------------------------------
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Later Years
$41 $855 $26 $128 $107 $3,051
In the normal course of business, Lucent sells trade accounts receivable and
notes receivable to unaffiliated financial institutions with and without
recourse. Certain sales with recourse are accounted for as secured borrowings
and amounted to $1,037 at September 30, 1999. As a result of these recourse
transactions, these receivables remained in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and
increased cash flows from financing activities in the Consolidated Statements of
Cash Flows by $1,037. See Note 13 for further discussion of sales of receivables
without recourse.
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(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)
10. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
PENSION AND POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS
Lucent maintains defined benefit pension plans covering the majority of its
employees and retirees, and postretirement benefit plans for retirees that
include health care benefits and life insurance coverage.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Pension Postretirement
Benefits Benefits
September 30, September 30,
1999 1998 1999 1998
---- ---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Change in benefit obligation
Benefit obligation at October 1 $27,846 $23,187 $9,193 $7,939
Service cost 509 331 80 63
Interest cost 1,671 1,631 537 540
Actuarial (losses)gains (2,182) 3,811 (240) 919
Amendments 1,534 626 (359) 324
Benefits paid (1,977) (1,740) (607) (592)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Benefit obligation at September 30 $27,401 $27,846 $8,604 $9,193
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Change in plan assets
Fair value of plan assets at October 1 $36,191 $36,204 $3,959 $4,152
Actual return on plan assets 7,114 1,914 776 349
Company contributions 14 12 29 53
Benefits paid (1,977) (1,740) (607) (592)
Other (including transfer of assets from
pension to postretirement plans) (275) (199) 310 (3)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Fair value of plan assets at September 30 $41,067 $36,191 $4,467 $3,959
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Funded (unfunded) status of the plan $13,666 $ 8,345 $(4,137) $(5,234)
Unrecognized prior service cost 2,583 1,509 121 533
Unrecognized transition asset (645) (944) - -
Unrecognized net gain (9,466) (5,175) (1,014) (408)
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net amount recognized $ 6,138 $ 3,735 $(5,030)$ (5,109)
=====================================================================================
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated
Balance Sheets consist of:
Prepaid pension costs $ 6,175 $ 3,754 $ - $ -
Accrued benefit liability (63) (44) (5,030) (5,109)
Intangible asset 9 4 - -
Accumulated other comprehensive income 17 21 - -
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net amount recognized $ 6,138 $ 3,735 $(5,030)$ (5,109)
=====================================================================================
</TABLE>
Pension plan assets include $287 and $159 of Lucent common stock at September
30, 1999, and 1998, respectively. Postretirement plan assets include $20 and $11
of Lucent common stock at September 30, 1999, and 1998, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
- ---------------------------------------
Year Ended September 30,
Pension Cost 1999 1998 1997
- ------------ ---- ---- ----
Service cost $ 509 $ 331 $ 312
Interest cost on projected
benefit obligation 1,671 1,631 1,604
Expected return on plan assets (2,957) (2,384) (2,150)
Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs 461 164 149
Amortization of transition asset (300) (300) (300)
Amortization of net loss 2 - -
Charges for plan curtailments - - 56
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net pension credit $ (614) $ (558) $ (329)
================================================================================
Postretirement Cost
- -------------------
Service cost $ 80 $ 63 $ 57
Interest cost on accumulated benefit obligation 537 540 554
Expected return on plan assets (308) (263) (264)
Amortization of unrecognized prior service costs 53 53 35
Amortization of net loss (gain) 6 3 (15)
Charges for plan curtailments - - 26
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net postretirement benefit cost $ 368 $ 396 $ 393
================================================================================
Pension and Postretirement Benefits
Weighted-average assumptions
as of September 30
- ----------------------------------
Discount rate 7.25% 6.0% 7.25%
Expected return on plan assets 9.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Rate of compensation increase 4.5% 4.5% 4.5%
Effective October 1, 1998, Lucent changed its method for calculating the
market-related value of plan assets used in determining the expected
return-on-asset component of annual net pension and postretirement benefit
costs. Under the previous accounting method, the calculation of the
market-related value of plan assets included only interest and dividends
immediately, while all other realized and unrealized gains and losses were
amortized on a straight-line basis over a five-year period. The new method used
to calculate market-related value includes immediately an amount based on
Lucent's historical asset returns and amortizes the difference between that
amount and the actual return on a straight-line basis over a five-year period.
The new method is preferable under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 87 because it results in calculated plan asset values that are closer to
current fair value, thereby lessening the accumulation of unrecognized gains and
losses while still mitigating the effects of annual market value fluctuations.
The cumulative effect of this accounting change related to periods prior to
fiscal year 1999 of $2,150 ($1,308 after-tax, or $0.42 and $0.41 per basic and
diluted share, respectively) is a one-time, non-cash credit to fiscal 1999
earnings. This accounting change also resulted in a reduction in benefit costs
in the year ended September 30, 1999 that increased income by $427 ($260
after-tax, or $0.08 per basic and diluted share) as compared with the previous
accounting method. A comparison of pro forma amounts below shows the effects if
the accounting change were applied retroactively:
Year Ended September 30,
1998 1997
---- ----
Pro forma net income $ 1,306 $ 678
Earnings per share-basic $ 0.43 $ 0.23
Earnings per share-diluted $ 0.42 $ 0.23
In 1999, Lucent changed its pension plan benefit for management, technical pay
plan, and non-represented occupational employees hired on or after January 1,
1999, and certain U.S. employees of companies acquired since October 1, 1996,
who are not participating currently in a defined benefit pension plan. These
employees will receive a different pension benefit known as an account balance
program, effective January 1, 2000. All other employees will
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)
retain their current pension benefits and are not affected by the new account
balance program.
Lucent has several non-pension postretirement benefit plans. For postretirement
health care benefit plans, Lucent assumed a 9.2% annual health care cost trend
rate for 2000, gradually declining to 3.9% by the year 2005, after which the
trend rate would remain at that level. The assumed health care cost trend rate
has a significant effect on the amounts reported. A one-percentage-point change
in the assumed health care cost trend rate would have the following effects:
1 Percentage Point
Increase Decrease
Effect on total of service and interest cost components $ 23 $ 20
Effect on postretirement benefit obligation $371 $344
SAVINGS PLANS
Lucent's savings plans allow employees to contribute a portion of their
compensation on a pre-tax and/or after-tax basis in accordance with specified
guidelines. Lucent matches a percentage of the employee contributions up to
certain limits. Savings plan expense amounted to $318, $317 and $184 for the
years ended September 30, 1999, 1998, and 1997, respectively.
EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN
Lucent's leveraged Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") funds the employer
contributions to the Long-Term Savings and Security Plan ("LTSSP") for
non-management employees. The ESOP obligation is reported as debt and as a
reduction in shareowners' equity. Cash contributions to the ESOP are determined
based on the ESOP's total debt service less dividends paid on ESOP shares. As of
September 30, 1999, the ESOP contained 18.8 million shares of Lucent's common
stock. Of the 18.8 million shares, 16.2 million have been allocated under the
ESOP and 2.6 million were unallocated. As of September 30, 1999, the unallocated
shares had a fair value of $169.
11. STOCK COMPENSATION PLANS
Lucent has stock-based compensation plans under which outside directors and
certain employees receive stock options and other equity-based awards. The plans
provide for the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights, performance
awards, restricted stock awards and other stock unit awards.
Stock options generally are granted with an exercise price equal to 100% of the
market value of a share of n the date of grant, have a ten-year term and vest
within four years from the date of grant. Subject to customary anti-dilution
adjustments and certain exceptions, the total number of shares of common stock
authorized for option grants under the plans was 264 million shares at September
30, 1999.
In connection with certain of Lucent's acquisitions, outstanding stock options
held by employees of acquired companies became exercisable, according to their
terms, for Lucent common stock effective at the acquisition date. These options
did not reduce the shares available for grant under any of Lucent's other option
plans. For acquisitions accounted for as purchases, the fair value of these
options was included as part of the purchase price.
Lucent established an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the "ESPP") effective
October 1, 1996. Under the terms of the ESPP, eligible employees may have up to
10% of eligible compensation deducted from their pay to purchase common stock
through June 30, 2001. The per share purchase price is 85% of the average high
and low per share trading price of common stock on the New York Stock Exchange
on the last trading day of each month. The amount that may be offered pursuant
to this plan is 200 million shares. In 1999, 1998 and 1997, 7.5 million, 9.4
million and 12.8 million shares, respectively, were purchased under the ESPP and
the employee stock purchase plans of acquired-companies, at a weighted average
price of $43.60, $23.23 and $12.73, respectively.
Lucent has adopted the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation" and, as permitted under SFAS No. 123, applies
Accounting Principles Board Opinion ("APB") No. 25 and related interpretations
in accounting for its plans. Compensation expense recorded under APB No. 25 was
$50, $79 and $37 for the years ended September 30, 1999, 1998 and 1997,
respectively. If Lucent had elected to adopt the optional recognition
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)
provisions of SFAS No. 123 for its stock option plans and employee stock
purchase plan, net income and earnings per share would have been changed to the
pro forma amounts indicated below:
Year Ended September 30,
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
NET INCOME
As reported $4,789 $1,065 $470
Pro forma $4,243 $ 770 $212
EARNINGS PER SHARE-BASIC
As reported $1.54 $0.35 $0.16
Pro forma $1.37 $0.25 $0.07
EARNINGS PER SHARE-DILUTED
As reported $1.49 $0.34 $0.16
Pro forma $1.27 $0.24 $0.07
The fair value of stock options used to compute pro forma net income and
earnings per share disclosures is the estimated fair value at grant date using
the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:
WEIGHTED AVERAGE ASSUMPTIONS 1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
Dividend yield 0.10% 0.17% 0.37%
Expected volatility -- Lucent 33.8% 28.2% 22.4%
-- Acquisitions(1) 58.2% 60.3% 65.4%
Risk free interest rate 5.2% 5.3% 6.3%
Expected holding period(in years) 3.7 4.2 4.4
(1) Pre-merger assumptions for companies acquired in a pooling-of-interests.
Presented below is a summary of the status of Lucent stock options and the
related transactions for the years ended September 30, 1999, 1998 and 1997.
Shares Weighted Average
(000's) Exercise Price
- ---------------------------------------
Options outstanding at October 1, 1996 94,524 $13.41
- ---------------------------------------
Granted/Assumed* (1)(2) 180,860 $15.15
Exercised (16,799) $ 6.56
Forfeited/Expired (2) (64,519) $24.77
- ---------------------------------------
Options outstanding at September 30, 1997 194,066 $11.85
- ---------------------------------------
Granted/Assumed* (3) 130,730 $27.46
Exercised (41,722) $ 9.33
Forfeited/Expired (15,941) $19.85
- ---------------------------------------
Options outstanding at September 30, 1998 267,133 $19.40
- ---------------------------------------
Granted/Assumed* 61,944 $46.57
Exercised (30,951) $12.20
Forfeited/Expired (11,834) $23.04
- ---------------------------------------
Options outstanding at September 30, 1999 286,292 $25.91
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* Includes options converted in acquisitions.
(1) Includes options covering 51,013 shares of common stock granted under a
broad-based employee plan at a weighted average exercise price of $11.15.
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(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)
(2) Grants and forfeitures include 23,039 and 25,598 stock options exchanged or
amended under pre-merger stock option repricing programs, of a company acquired
in a pooling-of-interests, at new exercise prices of $21.18 and $14.81,
respectively. (3) Includes options covering 32,355 shares of common stock
granted under a broad-based employee plan at a weighted average exercise price
of $37.34.
The weighted average fair value of Lucent stock options, calculated using the
Black-Scholes option-pricing model, granted during the years ended September 30,
1999, 1998 and 1997 is $16.37, $11.87 and $10.95 per share, respectively.
The following table summarizes the status of stock options outstanding and
exercisable at September 30, 1999:
--------------------------------------------------------
Stock Options Stock Options
Outstanding Exercisable
--------------------------------------------------------
Weighted
Average Weighted Weighted
Range of Remaining Average Average
Exercise Shares Contractual Exercise Shares Exercise
Prices (000's) Life(Years) Price (000's) Price
- ----------------------------------------
$ 0.01 to $ 11.14 76,016(1) 6.7 $10.00 15,067 $ 6.73
$11.15 to $ 23.07 76,255(1) 7.5 16.68 33,162 15.62
$23.08 to $ 29.09 23,543 8.9 27.30 21,033 27.45
$29.10 to $ 40.87 67,865 8.9 35.10 9,968 34.42
$40.88 to $ 61.78 26,759 9.2 49.66 5,976 52.42
$61.79 to $102.48 15,854 9.8 65.08 72 67.37
- ----------------------------------------
Total 286,292 $25.91 85,278 $21.79
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(1) Approximately 43,869 options granted under a broad-based employee plan
became exercisable on October 1, 1999.
Other stock unit awards are granted under certain award plans. The following
table presents the total number of shares of common stock represented by awards
granted to employees for the years ended September 30, 1999, 1998 and 1997
Year Ended September 30,
1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
Other stock unit awards granted (000's) 532 1,730 8,756
Weighted average market value of
shares granted during the period $31.82 $22.23 $12.00
12. OPERATING SEGMENTS
Lucent adopted SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and
Related Information," beginning with this Annual Report. This standard requires
disclosure of segment information on the same basis used internally for
evaluating segment performance and for deciding how to allocate resources to
segments.
Lucent operates in the global telecommunications networking industry and has
three reportable operating segments: Service Provider Networks ("SPN"),
Enterprise Networks ("Enterprise"), and Microelectronics and Communications
Technologies ("MCT"). SPN provides public networking systems and software to
telecommunications service providers and public network operators around the
world. Enterprise develops, manufactures, markets and services advanced
communications products and data networking systems for business customers. MCT
designs and manufactures high-performance integrated circuits, power systems and
optoelectronic components for applications in the communications and computing
industries. MCT also includes network products, new ventures and intellectual
property.
The three reportable operating segments are strategic market units that offer
distinct products and services. These segments were determined based on the
customers and the markets that Lucent serves. Each market unit is managed
separately as each operation requires
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(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)
different technologies and marketing strategies. Intersegment transactions that
occur are based on current market prices and all intersegment profit is
eliminated in consolidation.
Performance measurement and resource allocation for the reportable operating
segments are based on many factors. The primary financial measure used is
Operating income, exclusive of goodwill and existing technology amortization,
and of purchased in-process R&D and other costs from business acquisitions
(acquisition/integration-related costs).
Lucent employs shared service concepts to realize economies of scale and
efficient use of resources. The costs of shared services, and other corporate
center operations managed on a common basis, are allocated to the segments based
on usage, where possible, or other factors based on the nature of the activity.
The accounting policies of the reportable operating segments are the same as
those described in the Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (see Note 2).
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
REPORTABLE SEGMENTS
-----------------------------
Other* & Consolidated
Year Ended 9/30/99 SPN Enterprise MCT Corporate Totals
- ----------------------- ------- ---------- ----- --------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
External revenues $ 23,815 $ 8,776 $ 5,424 $ 759 $ 38,774
Intersegment revenues 183 195 1,318 (1,696) -
Total revenues 23,998 8,971 6,742 (937) 38,774
Depreciation & amortization 696 139 489 495 1,819
Operating income/(loss) 4,587 651 944 (738) 5,444
Assets 17,223 3,957 4,094 13,976 39,250
Capital expenditures 691 278 707 567 2,243
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Other* & Consolidated
Year Ended 9/30/98 SPN Enterprise MCT Corporate Totals
- ----------------------- ------- ---------- ----- --------- -----------
External revenues $ 19,273 $ 8,090 $ 4,628 $ 117 $ 32,108
Intersegment revenues 128 148 1,074 (1,350) -
Total revenues 19,401 8,238 5,702 (1,233) 32,108
Depreciation & amortization 644 132 366 279 1,421
Operating income/(loss) 3,139 650 608 (1,717) 2,680
Assets 13,199 3,469 3,298 9,745 29,711
Capital expenditures 539 288 646 339 1,812
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Other* & Consolidated
Year Ended 9/30/97 SPN Enterprise MCT Corporate Totals
- ----------------------- ------- ---------- ----- --------- -----------
External revenues $ 15,795 $ 6,329 $ 4,238 $ 1,440 $ 27,802
Intersegment revenues 136 130 905 (1,171) -
Total revenues 15,931 6,459 5,143 269 27,802
Depreciation & amortization 734 221 332 219 1,506
Operating income/(loss) 1,542 675 549 (1,134) 1,632
Assets 9,231 2,512 2,928 10,585 25,256
Capital expenditures 453 208 686 409 1,756
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
* The results of other smaller units and corporate operations are reported in
Other and Corporate, including eliminations of internal business. Assets
included in Other and Corporate consist principally of cash and cash
equivalents, deferred income taxes, and prepaid pension costs.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)
RECONCILING ITEMS
A reconciliation of the totals reported for the operating segments to the
applicable line items in the consolidated financial statements is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year ended September 30,
1999 1998 1997
External Revenues ----- ---- ----
-----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Total reportable segments $ 38,015 $ 31,991 $ 26,362
Other operations 745 71 1,361
Corporate miscellaneous 14 46 79
Total revenues $ 38,774 $ 32,108 $ 27,802
Operating Income:
- ----------------
Total reportable segments $ 6,182 $ 4,397 $ 2,766
Acquisition/integration-related costs (530) (1,691) (1,439)
Goodwill and existing technology
amortization (395) (149) (32)
Other and corporate 187 123 337
Operating income 5,444 2,680 1,632
Other income-net 452 137 100
Interest expense (407) (254) (239)
Income before income taxes $ 5,489 $ 2,563 $ 1,493
</TABLE>
PRODUCTS AND SERVICES REVENUES
The table below presents external revenue for groups of similar products and
services:
Year Ended 9/30 1999 1998 1997
---- ---- ----
Core Networking Systems (a) $17,906 $14,541 $12,621
Wireless Products 5,516 4,456 2,984
Business Communications Systems (b) 6,977 6,399 5,077
Microelectronics 2,827 2,405 2,214
NetCare Professional Services 1,083 656 373
Other (c) 4,465 3,651 4,533
Totals $38,774 $32,108 $27,802
(a) Core Networking Systems includes switching and access products, data
networking systems for service providers, optical networking products,
communications software and engineering services.
(b) Business Communications Systems includes advanced communications products
and messaging services.
(c) "Other" principally includes network products.
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
EXTERNAL REVENUES (a) LONG-LIVED ASSETS (b)
----------------- -----------------
Year Ended
September 30, 1999 1998 1997 1999 1998 1997
- ------------- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
United States $ 26,531 $ 23,791 $ 21,041 $ 6,307 $ 5,462 $ 4,715
Foreign countries 12,243 8,317 6,761 1,813 1,531 1,188
Totals $ 38,774 $ 32,108 $ 27,802 $ 8,120 $ 6,993 $ 5,903
</TABLE>
(a) Revenues are attributed to geographic areas based on the location of
customers.
(b) Represents property, plant and equipment (net), and goodwill and existing
technology.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)
CONCENTRATIONS
Historically, Lucent has relied on a limited number of customers for a
substantial portion of its total revenues. Revenues from AT&T Corp. accounted
for approximately, 12%, 12% and 14% of consolidated revenues in the years 1999,
1998 and 1997, respectively, principally in the SPN segment. Lucent expects that
a significant portion of its future revenues will continue to be generated by a
limited number of customers. The loss of any of these customers or any
substantial reduction in orders by any of these customers could materially and
adversely affect Lucent's operating results. Lucent does not have a
concentration of available sources of supply materials, labor, services or other
rights that, if eliminated suddenly, could impact its operations severely.
13. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The carrying values and estimated fair values of financial instruments,
including derivative financial instruments were as follows:
September 30, 1999 September 30, 1998
Carrying Fair Carrying Fair
Amount Value Amount Value
-------- ----- -------- -----
ASSETS
Derivative and off-balance-sheet
instruments:
Foreign currency forward exchange
contracts/options $ 18 $ 17 $ 26 $ 4
Letters of credit - 2 - 2
LIABILITIES
Long-term debt(1)(2) $ 4,088 $3,961 $2,413 $2,564
Derivative and off-balance-sheet
instruments:
Foreign currency forward exchange
contracts/options 36 27 25 (4)
(1) Excluding long-term lease obligations of $79 at September 30, 1999 and $1
at September 30, 1998.
(2) For September 30, 1998 reflects the reclassification of debt maturing
within one year to long-term debt as a result of the November 19, 1998
sale of $500 ($495 net of unamortized costs) of 10-year notes.
The following methods were used to estimate the fair value of each class of
financial instruments:
Financial Instrument Valuation Method
- --------------------------------- -----------------------------------------
Long-term debt Market quotes for instruments with
similar terms and maturities
Foreign currency forward exchange
contracts/options Market quotes
Letters of credit Fees paid to obtain the obligations
The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, investments, receivables and
debt maturing within one year contained in the Consolidated Balance Sheets
approximate fair value.
CREDIT RISK AND MARKET RISK
By their nature, all financial instruments involve risk, including credit risk
for non-performance by counterparties. The contract or notional amounts of these
instruments reflect the extent of involvement Lucent has in particular classes
of financial instruments. The maximum potential loss may exceed any amounts
recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. However, Lucent's maximum
exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the
financial instruments for commitments to extend credit and financial guarantees
is limited to the amount drawn and outstanding on those instruments.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)
Lucent seeks to reduce credit risk on financial instruments by dealing only with
financially secure counterparties. Exposure to credit risk is controlled through
credit approvals, credit limits and monitoring procedures. Lucent seeks to limit
its exposure to credit risks in any single country or region.
All financial instruments inherently expose the holders to market risk,
including changes in currency and interest rates. Lucent manages its exposure to
these market risks through its regular operating and financing activities and
when appropriate, through the use of derivative financial instruments.
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Lucent conducts its business on a multinational basis in a wide variety of
foreign currencies. Consequently, Lucent enters into various foreign exchange
forward and option contracts to manage its exposure against adverse changes in
those foreign exchange rates. The notional amounts for foreign exchange forward
and option contracts represent the U.S. dollar equivalent of an amount
exchanged. Generally, foreign currency exchange contracts are designated for
firmly committed or forecasted sales and purchases that are expected to occur in
less than one year. Gains and losses on all hedged contracts for firmly
committed transactions and option contracts for anticipated transactions are
deferred in Other current assets and liabilities, are recognized in income when
the transactions occur, and are not material to the consolidated financial
statements at September 30, 1999, and 1998. All other gains and losses on
foreign currency exchange contracts are recognized in Other income-net as the
exchange rates change.
Lucent engages in foreign currency hedging activities to reduce the risk that
changes in exchange rates will adversely affect the eventual net cash flows
resulting from the sale of products to foreign customers and purchases from
foreign suppliers. Hedge accounting treatment is appropriate for a derivative
instrument when changes in the value of the derivative instrument are
substantially equal, but opposite, to changes in the value of the exposure being
hedged. Lucent believes that it has achieved risk reduction and hedge
effectiveness, because the gains and losses on its derivative instruments
substantially offset the gains on the assets, liabilities and transactions being
hedged. Hedge effectiveness is periodically measured by comparing the change in
fair value of each hedged foreign currency exposure at the applicable market
rate with the change in market value of the corresponding derivative instrument.
The following table summarizes the notional amounts of these derivative
financial instruments in U.S. dollars. In 1999, these notional amounts
principally represent contracts in Canadian dollars, Brazilian reals, Singapore
dollars, British pounds and Euro currencies (primarily Dutch guilders and German
marks). Notional amounts represent the face amount of the contractual
arrangements and the basis on which U.S. dollars are to be exchanged and are not
a measure of market or credit exposure.
Notional Amounts
September 30,
1999 1998
---- ----
Foreign exchange forward contracts $1,871 $1,518
Foreign exchange option contracts $ 303 $ 130
Lucent may enter into certain interest rate swap agreements to manage its risk
between fixed, floating and variable interest rates and long-term and short-term
maturity debt instruments. There were no material interest rate swap agreements
in effect during 1999 and 1998.
NON-DERIVATIVE AND OFF-BALANCE-SHEET INSTRUMENTS
Requests for providing commitments to extend credit and financial guarantees are
reviewed and approved by senior management. Management regularly reviews all
outstanding commitments, letters of credit and financial guarantees, and the
results of these reviews are considered in assessing the adequacy of Lucent's
reserve for possible credit and guarantee losses. At September 30, 1999, and
1998, in management's opinion, there was no significant risk of loss in the
event of non-performance of the counterparties to these financial instruments.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)
The following table presents Lucent's non-derivative and off-balance-sheet
instruments for amounts committed but not drawn-down and the amounts drawn-down
on such instruments. These instruments may exist or expire without being drawn
upon. Therefore, the amounts committed but not drawn-down do not necessarily
represent future cash flows.
Amounts Committed Amounts Drawn-
But Not down and
Drawn-down Outstanding
September 30, September 30,
1999 1998 1999 1998
------- ------- ------- -------
Commitments to extend credit... $5,544 $2,086 $1,574 $ 536
Guarantees of debt............. $ 108 $ 87 $ 312 $ 205
COMMITMENTS TO EXTEND CREDIT
Commitments to extend credit to third parties are conditional agreements
generally having fixed expiration or termination dates and specific interest
rates and purposes.
GUARANTEES OF DEBT
From time to time, Lucent guarantees the financing for product purchases by
customers and the debt of certain unconsolidated joint ventures. Requests for
providing such guarantees are reviewed and approved by senior management.
Certain financial guarantees are backed by amounts held in trust for Lucent or
assigned to a third-party reinsurer.
LETTERS OF CREDIT
Letters of credit are purchased guarantees that ensure Lucent's performance or
payment to third parties in accordance with specified terms and conditions which
amounted to $931 and $805 as of September 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
SECURITIZATION
In September 1999, a subsidiary of Lucent sold approximately $625 of accounts
receivable to a non-consolidated qualified special purpose entity ("QSPE")
which, in turn, sold an undivided ownership interest in these receivables to
entities managed by an unaffiliated financial institution. Additionally, Lucent
transferred a designated pool of qualified accounts receivable of approximately
$700 to the QSPE as collateral for the initial sale. Lucent's retained interest
in the QSPE's designated pool of qualified accounts receivable has been included
in Receivables. Lucent will continue to service, administer and collect the
receivables on behalf of the purchaser. The impact of the above transaction
reduced Receivables and increased cash flows from operating activities in the
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows by $600.
14. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
In the normal course of business, Lucent is subject to proceedings, lawsuits and
other claims, including proceedings under laws and government regulations
related to environmental and other matters. Such matters are subject to many
uncertainties, and outcomes are not predictable with assurance. Consequently,
the ultimate aggregate amount of monetary liability or financial impact with
respect to these matters at September 30, 1999, cannot be ascertained. While
these matters could affect the operating results of any one quarter when
resolved in future periods and while there can be no assurance with respect
thereto, management believes that after final disposition, any monetary
liability or financial impact to Lucent beyond that provided for at September
30, 1999, would not be material to the annual consolidated financial statements.
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(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)
In connection with the formation of Lucent from certain units of AT&T Corp. and
the associated assets and liabilities of those units (the "Separation") and
AT&T's distribution of its remaining interest in Lucent to its shareowners (the
"Distribution"), Lucent, AT&T and NCR Corporation executed and delivered the
Separation and Distribution Agreement, dated as of February 1, 1996, as amended
and restated (the "Separation and Distribution Agreement"), and certain related
agreements. The Separation and Distribution Agreement, among other things,
provides that Lucent will indemnify AT&T and NCR for all liabilities relating to
Lucent's business and operations and for all contingent liabilities relating to
Lucent's business and operations or otherwise assigned to Lucent. In addition to
contingent liabilities relating to the present or former business of Lucent, any
contingent liabilities relating to AT&T's discontinued computer operations
(other than those of NCR) were assigned to Lucent. The Separation and
Distribution Agreement provides for the sharing of contingent liabilities not
allocated to one of the parties, in the following proportions: AT&T: 75%,
Lucent: 22%, and NCR: 3%. The Separation and Distribution Agreement also
provides that each party will share specified portions of contingent liabilities
related to the business of any of the other parties that exceed specified
levels.
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
Lucent's current and historical operations are subject to a wide range of
environmental protection laws. In the United States, these laws often require
parties to fund remedial action regardless of fault. Lucent has remedial and
investigatory activities under way at numerous current and former facilities. In
addition, Lucent was named a successor to AT&T as a potentially responsible
party ("PRP") at numerous "Superfund" sites pursuant to the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 ("CERCLA") or
comparable state statutes. Under the Separation and Distribution Agreement,
Lucent is responsible for all liabilities primarily resulting from or relating
to the operation of Lucent's business as conducted at any time prior to or after
the Separation including related businesses discontinued or disposed of prior to
the Separation, and Lucent's assets including, without limitation, those
associated with these sites. In addition, under such Separation and Distribution
Agreement, Lucent is required to pay a portion of contingent liabilities paid
out in excess of certain amounts by AT&T and NCR, including environmental
liabilities.
It is often difficult to estimate the future impact of environmental matters,
including potential liabilities. Lucent records an environmental reserve when it
is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability
is reasonably estimable. This practice is followed whether the claims are
asserted or unasserted. Management expects that the amounts reserved will be
paid out over the periods of remediation for the applicable sites, which
typically range from 5 to 30 years. Reserves for estimated losses from
environmental remediation are, depending on the site, based primarily on
internal or third-party environmental studies, and estimates as to the number,
participation level and financial viability of any other PRPs, the extent of the
contamination and the nature of required remedial actions. Accruals are adjusted
as further information develops or circumstances change. The amounts provided
for in Lucent's consolidated financial statements for environmental reserves are
the gross undiscounted amount of such reserves, without deductions for insurance
or third-party indemnity claims. In those cases where insurance carriers or
third-party indemnitors have agreed to pay any amounts and management believes
that collectibility of such amounts is probable, the amounts are reflected as
receivables in the financial statements. Although Lucent believes that its
reserves are adequate, there can be no assurance that the amount of capital
expenditures and other expenses which will be required relating to remedial
actions and compliance with applicable environmental laws will not exceed the
amounts reflected in Lucent's reserves or will not have a material adverse
effect on Lucent's financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. Any
possible loss or range of possible loss that may be incurred in excess of that
provided for at September 30, 1999, cannot be estimated.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)
LEASE COMMITMENTS
Lucent leases land, buildings and equipment under agreements that expire in
various years through 2020. Rental expense under operating leases was $552, $429
and $337 for the years ended September 30, 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
The table below shows the future minimum lease payments due under non-cancelable
leases at September 30, 1999. Such payments total $1,539 for operating leases.
The net present value of such payments on capital leases was $81 after deducting
imputed interest of $15.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year Ended September 30,
Later
2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Years
----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Operating leases............... $331 $273 $206 $166 $116 $447
Capital leases................. 2 41 20 20 13 -
Minimum lease payments......... $333 $314 $226 $186 $129 $447
</TABLE>
15. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Xedia Corporation
- -----------------
On November 12, 1999, Lucent merged with Xedia Corporation, a privately held
Acton, Massachusetts-based maker of routers for corporate networks. Under the
terms of the agreement, the outstanding Xedia capital stock and warrants were
converted into the right to receive approximately 3.86 million shares of Lucent
common stock. The transaction will be accounted for as a pooling-of-interests.
Lucent has not restated for this transaction due to immateriality.
Agere, Inc.
- -----------
On January 20, 2000, Lucent announced an agreement to acquire privately-held
Agere, Inc., an Austin, Texas-based developer of programmable network processor
technology, for about 8 million shares of Lucent's common stock. Based on
Lucent's closing share price on January 19, 2000, the transaction would be worth
approximately $415. Lucent expects to account for the acquisition under the
purchase method of accounting. Lucent expects a significant portion of the
purchase price to be allocated to goodwill, which will be amortized over 7
years. The purchase is expected to result in a one-time charge against earnings
of an accounting write-off assigned to in-process research and development. The
Company expects the acquisition to be completed in the quarter ending June 30,
2000.
SpecTran Corporation
- --------------------
On February 1, 2000, Lucent acquired the remainder of SpecTran, resulting in a
total purchase price of approximately $68.
VTC Inc.
- -----------
On February 4, 2000, Lucent announced an agreement to acquire the products and
technology, and the design, marketing and sales teams of privately-held VTC
Inc., a Bloomington, Minnesota-based supplier of semiconductor components to
computer hard disk drive manufacturers, for approximately $100 in cash. VTC also
could receive up to an additional $50 over two years based on VTC meeting
certain performance-based manufacturing goals. Lucent expects a significant
portion of the purchase price to be allocated to goodwill and other intangible
assets, which will be amortized over periods not to exceed 7 years. The purchase
is expected to result in a one-time charge against earnings of an accounting
write-off assigned to in-process research and development. The Company expects
the acquisition to be completed in the quarter ending March 31, 2000.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)
Ortel Corporation
- -----------------
On February 7, 2000, Lucent announced an agreement to acquire Ortel Corporation,
an Alhambra, California-based developer of optoelectronic components for cable
TV networks, for about 52 million shares of Lucent's common stock. Based on
Lucent's closing share price on February 4, 2000, the transaction would be worth
approximately $2,950. Lucent expects to account for the acquisition under the
purchase method of accounting. Lucent expects a significant portion of the
purchase price to be allocated to goodwill and other intangible assets. The
purchase is also expected to result in a one-time charge against earnings of an
accounting write-off assigned to in-process research and development. The
Company expects the acquisition to be completed in the quarter ending June 30,
2000.
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(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)
16. QUARTERLY INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FISCAL YEAR QUARTERS
FIRST SECOND THIRD FOURTH TOTAL
------- -------- ------ --------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Year Ended
September 30, 1999
Revenues......................... $9,842 $8,783 $9,441 $10,708 $38,774
Gross margin..................... 5,212 4,237 4,548 4,861 18,858
Net income before cumulative 1,236(a) 535(b) 763(c) 947(d) 3,481(a,b,c,d)
effect of accounting change...
Cumulative effect of accounting
change........................ 1,308 - - - 1,308
Net income....................... $2,544(a) $ 535(b) $ 763(c) $ 947(d) $ 4,789(a,b,c,d)
Earnings per
common share - basic:
Income before cumulative
effect of accounting change... $ 0.40(a) $ 0.17(b) $ 0.25(c) $ 0.30(d) $ 1.12(a,b,c,d)
Cumulative effect of accounting
change........................ 0.43 - - - 0.42
Net income .................... $ 0.83(a) $ 0.17(b) $ 0.25(c) $ 0.30(d) $ 1.54(a,b,c,d)
Earnings per common share - diluted:
Income before cumulative
effect of accounting change... $ 0.39(a) $ 0.17(b) $ 0.24(c) $ 0.29(d) $ 1.08(a,b,c,d)
Cumulative effect of accounting
change........................ 0.41 - - - 0.41
Net income..................... $ 0.80(a) $ 0.17(b) $ 0.24(c) $ 0.29(d) $ 1.49(a,b,c,d)
Dividends per share............. $ 0.04 $ 0.00 $ 0.02 $ 0.02 $ 0.08
Stock price:(i)
High......................... 56 15/16 60 68 11/16 79 3/4 79 3/4
Low.......................... 26 23/32 47 51 7/8 60 26 23/32
Quarter-end close............ 54 31/32 54 67 7/16 64 7/8 64 7/8
Year Ended
September 30, 1998
Revenues........................ $9,140 $6,581 $7,722 $8,665 $ 32,108
Gross margin.................... 4,479 2,995 3,599 4,178 15,251
Net income(loss)................ 884(e) 96(f) (139)(g) 224(h) 1,065(e,f,g,h)
Earnings(loss) per
common share - basic........... $ 0.30(e) $ 0.03(f) $(0.05)(g)$ 0.07(h) $ 0.35(e,f,g,h)
Earnings(loss) per
common share - diluted......... $ 0.29(e) $ 0.03(f) $(0.05)(g)$ 0.07(h) $ 0.34(e,f,g,h)
Dividends per share............. $ 0.0375 $ 0.00 $ 0.02 $ 0.02 $ 0.0775
Stock price:(i)
High......................... 22 35/64 32 1/16 41 27/32 54 1/4 54 1/4
Low.......................... 18 3/32 18 23/64 32 34 3/16 18 3/32
Quarter-end close............ 19 31/32 31 31/32 41 19/32 34 5/8 34 5/8
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(a) As a result of the 1999 acquisitions of Quadritek, Stratus, XNT, and
Quantum, Lucent recorded an after-tax charge of $287 in the first quarter
for purchased in-process research and development.
(b) As a result of the 1999 acquisitions of WaveAccess, Enable Ethernet, and
Sybarus, Lucent recorded an after-tax charge of $15 in the second quarter
for purchased in-process research and development. In addition, $24 of
Stratus purchased in-process research and development was reversed. As a
result of the merger with Vital Signs, Lucent recorded a charge to operating
expenses of $7 million (non-tax impacting) in the second quarter for direct
merger related costs.
(c) As a result of the mergers with Ascend and RASCom, Lucent recorded a charge
to operating expenses of approximately $81 million (non-tax impacting)in the
third quarter for direct merger-related costs.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollars in Millions, Except Per Share Amounts)
(d) As a result of the mergers with Ascend and Nexabit, Lucent recorded pretax
costs of $258 million ($191 million after-tax) in the fourth quarter
primarily associated with asset impairments, integration-related charges and
merger expenses. These costs principally include the write-off of Livingston
goodwill and existing technology and certain product and system integration
and direct merger expenses related to Nexabit. Additionally, as a result of
the 1999 acquisition of InterCall, Lucent recorded an after-tax charge of $2
million in the fourth quarter for purchased in-process research and
development.
(e) As a result of the 1998 acquisition of Livingston, Lucent recorded a non-tax
charge of $427 in the first quarter for purchased in-process research and
development.
(f) As a result of the 1998 acquisition of Prominet, Lucent recorded a non-tax
charge of $157 in the second quarter for purchased in-process research and
development.
(g) As a result of the 1998 acquisitions of Yurie and Optimay, Lucent recorded a
non-tax charge of $668 in the third quarter for purchased in-process
research and development.
(h) As a result of the 1998 acquisitions of SDX, MassMedia, LANNET, JNA,
Stratus, XNT, and Quantum, Lucent recorded a charge of $439 ($433 after-tax)
in the fourth quarter for purchased in-process research and development.
(i) Obtained from the Composite Tape. Stock prices have been restated to reflect
the two-for-one splits of the Company's common stock effective April 1,
1998, and April 1, 1999.
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EXHIBIT 99.2
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Lucent Technologies Inc.
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Dollars In Millions
Column A Column B Column C Column D Column E
- ------------------------------- ------------ ----------------------- ---------- -----------
--------Additions--------
Balance at Charged to Charged to Balance at
Beginning of Costs & Other Accounts End
Description Period Expenses (net) Deductions of Period
- ----------- ------------- --------------------------- ---------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Year 1999
Allowance for doubtful accounts ......... 419 82 37 162 (a) 376
Reserves related to business restructuring
and facility consolidation ............ 251 - - 233 (b) 18
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance .. 261 66 15 164 180
Inventory valuation (c) ................. 849 284 (68) 234 831
Year 1998
Allowance for doubtful accounts ......... 364 136 (59) 22(a) 419
Reserves related to business restructuring
and facility consolidation ............ 569 - - 318(b) 251
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance .. 234 31 45 49 261
Inventory valuation (c) ................. 883 258 30 322 849
Year 1997
Allowance for doubtful accounts ......... 277 120 5 38(a) 364
Reserves related to business restructuring
and facility consolidation ...........1,289 - - 720(b) 569
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance .. 208 86 3 63 234
Inventory valuation (c) ................. 818 382 19 336 883
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(a) Amounts written off as uncollectible, payments or recoveries.
(b) Included in these deductions were cash payments of $77, $176, and $483 for
the years ended September 30, 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. In
addition, Lucent reversed $141, $100, and $201 for the years ended September
30, 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
(c) Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 1999
presentation