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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-14180
LORAL SPACE & COMMUNICATIONS LTD.
C/O LORAL SPACECOM CORPORATION
600 THIRD AVENUE
NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10016
TELEPHONE: (212) 697-1105
JURISDICTION OF INCORPORATION: BERMUDA
IRS IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: 13-3867424
The registrant has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or
15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months and
has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
As of October 31, 1999, there were 244,868,521 shares of Loral Space &
Communications Ltd. common stock outstanding.
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PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
LORAL SPACE & COMMUNICATIONS LTD.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
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1999 1998 1999 1998
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues from satellite sales................ $276,262 $237,630 $ 839,112 $ 704,822
Revenues from satellite services............. 70,890 51,958 192,403 128,239
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Total revenues.......................... 347,152 289,588 1,031,515 833,061
Costs of satellite sales..................... 246,547 212,632 737,671 638,457
Costs of satellite services.................. 56,315 37,788 148,970 94,667
Selling, general and administrative
expenses................................... 52,875 58,687 152,566 144,740
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Operating loss............................... (8,585) (19,519) (7,692) (44,803)
Interest and investment income............... 25,644 15,418 59,225 40,608
Interest expense............................. (25,362) (14,811) (67,184) (38,088)
Gain on investment........................... 35,000 35,000
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Income (loss) before income taxes, equity in
net loss of affiliates and minority
interest................................... (8,303) 16,088 (15,651) (7,283)
Income tax benefit........................... 27,699 3,880 27,878 10,531
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Income before equity in net loss of
affiliates and minority interest........... 19,396 19,968 12,227 3,248
Equity in net loss of affiliates............. (32,739) (31,436) (103,995) (92,763)
Minority interest............................ 879 769 2,735 4,400
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Net loss..................................... (12,464) (10,699) (89,033) (85,115)
Preferred dividends and accretion............ (11,606) (11,606) (34,819) (34,819)
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Net loss applicable to common stockholders... $(24,070) $(22,305) $ (123,852) $(119,934)
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Loss per share:
Basic and diluted.......................... $ (0.08) $ (0.08) $ (0.43) $ (0.45)
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Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic and diluted.......................... 290,387 289,024 290,050 268,043
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</TABLE>
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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LORAL SPACE & COMMUNICATIONS LTD.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998
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(UNAUDITED) (NOTE)
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents................................. $ 265,644 $ 546,772
Restricted and segregated cash............................ 197,472 50,180
Accounts receivable, net.................................. 46,277 23,637
Contracts in process...................................... 441,511 378,685
Inventories............................................... 181,314 191,245
Other current assets...................................... 47,438 35,197
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Total current assets................................... 1,179,656 1,225,716
Property, plant and equipment, net.......................... 1,930,546 1,667,508
Cost in excess of net assets acquired, net.................. 956,977 966,260
Long-term receivables....................................... 373,863 317,665
Restricted and segregated cash.............................. 22,675
Investments in affiliates................................... 854,750 707,917
Deposits.................................................... 227,805 140,970
Other assets................................................ 211,289 180,504
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$5,734,886 $5,229,215
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt......................... $ 79,209 $ 22,736
Accounts payable.......................................... 197,572 213,507
Satellite purchase price payable.......................... 194,430
Accrued employment costs.................................. 52,394 44,256
Customer advances......................................... 97,399 158,192
Accrued interest and preferred dividends.................. 30,197 37,860
Other current liabilities................................. 22,829 34,890
Income taxes payable...................................... 19,491 17,630
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Total current liabilities.............................. 693,521 529,071
Deferred income taxes....................................... 2,486 38,370
Pension and other postretirement liabilities................ 53,901 50,470
Long-term liabilities....................................... 160,020 113,840
Long-term debt.............................................. 1,986,818 1,533,039
Minority interest........................................... 26,280 28,704
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 4, 6 and 8)
Shareholders' equity:
Series A convertible preferred stock, $.01 par value...... 459 459
Series B preferred stock, $.01 par value
6% Series C convertible redeemable preferred stock
($745,472
redemption value)...................................... 736,704 735,437
Common stock, $.01 par value.............................. 2,448 2,439
Paid-in capital........................................... 2,344,633 2,330,755
Treasury stock, at cost................................... (3,360) (3,360)
Unearned compensation..................................... (5,625) (8,231)
Retained deficit.......................................... (286,510) (162,657)
Accumulated other comprehensive income.................... 23,111 40,879
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Total shareholders' equity............................. 2,811,860 2,935,721
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$5,734,886 $5,229,215
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</TABLE>
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NOTE: The December 31, 1998 balance sheet has been derived from the audited
consolidated financial statements at that date.
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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LORAL SPACE & COMMUNICATIONS LTD.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
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1999 1998
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Operating activities:
Net loss.................................................... $(89,033) $(85,115)
Equity in net loss of affiliates....................... 103,995 92,763
Depreciation and amortization.......................... 123,800 95,324
Minority interest...................................... (2,735) (4,400)
Deferred taxes......................................... (30,894) 5,991
Non-cash interest income............................... (9,474) (12,881)
Non-cash interest expense.............................. 25,088 15,276
Gain on investment..................................... (35,000)
Change in operating assets and liabilities, net of
acquisitions:
Accounts receivable and contracts in process........... (78,972) (2,972)
Inventories............................................ 10,968 (58,294)
Other current assets................................... (11,902) 4,632
Deposits............................................... (86,280) 40,500
Long-term receivables.................................. (56,198) (30,580)
Other assets........................................... (48,031) (4,428)
Accounts payable....................................... (17,280) (21,088)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities......... (20,543) (12,220)
Income taxes payable................................... 1,861 (21,425)
Customer advances...................................... (60,793) (52,845)
Long-term liabilities.................................. 46,180 55,700
Other.................................................. 1,521 1,288
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Cash used in operating activities......................... (198,722) (29,774)
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Investing activities:
Cash acquired in connection with Orion acquisition..... 53,801
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired.......... (11,289)
Investments in affiliates.............................. (247,221) (460,178)
Use and transfer of restricted and segregated cash (see
Note 8)............................................... 143,882 276,127
Proceeds from sale of investment in affiliates......... 245,000
Capital expenditures, net (see Note 8)................. (427,621) (436,687)
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Cash used in investing activities......................... (542,249) (321,937)
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Financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net............ 602,600
Net proceeds from issuance of 9.5% Senior Notes........ 343,875
Borrowings under revolving credit facility, net........ 127,000 145,000
Borrowing under note purchase facility................. 10,640 29,456
Repayments of other long-term obligations.............. (1,403) (6,867)
Repayments of export-import facility................... (1,073) (1,073)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and issuances
to employee savings plan.............................. 14,356 28,657
Contributions from minority partners................... 10,298
Preferred dividends.................................... (33,552) (33,559)
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Cash provided by financing activities..................... 459,843 774,512
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(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents.......... (281,128) 422,801
Cash and cash equivalents -- beginning of period.......... 546,772 226,547
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Cash and cash equivalents -- end of period................ $265,644 $649,348
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Non-cash activities:
Common stock issued to acquire Orion................... $469,000
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Unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale
securities............................................ $(16,673) $ 3,929
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</TABLE>
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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LORAL SPACE & COMMUNICATIONS LTD.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1) ORGANIZATION AND PRINCIPAL BUSINESS
Loral Space & Communications Ltd. together with its subsidiaries, ("Loral"
or the "Company") is one of the world's leading satellite communications
companies with substantial activities in satellite manufacturing and
satellite-based communications services. Loral is developing the building blocks
necessary to create a seamless, global networking capability for the information
age. Loral is organized into four distinct operating segments (see Note 9).
Satellite Manufacturing and Technology: Designing and manufacturing
satellites and other space systems and developing satellite technology for
a broad variety of customers and applications through Space Systems/Loral,
Inc. ("SS/L");
Fixed Satellite Services ("FSS"): Leasing transponder capacity and
providing value-added services to customers for a wide variety of
applications, including the distribution of broadcast programming, news
gathering, business television, distance learning and direct-to-home
("DTH") services, through the activities of Loral Skynet, Loral Orion, Inc.
("Loral Orion"), Satelites Mexicanos, S.A. de C.V. ("Satmex") and
Europe*Star Limited ("Europe*Star");
Data Services: Business in development, providing managed
communications networks and Internet and intranet services through Loral
Orion and delivering high-speed broadband data communications through
CyberStar, L.P. ("CyberStar"); and
Global Mobile Telephony: Operating a worldwide wireless mobile
telephony and narrow-band data communications system through a
constellation of low-earth orbiting ("LEO") satellites (the "Globalstar
System") owned by Globalstar, L.P. ("Globalstar").
2) BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have
been prepared by Loral pursuant to the rules of the Securities and Exchange
Commission ("SEC") and, in the opinion of the Company, include all adjustments
(consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of
results of operations, financial position and cash flows. Certain information
and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or
omitted pursuant to SEC rules. The Company believes that the disclosures made
are adequate to keep the information presented from being misleading. The
results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1999,
are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
It is suggested that these financial statements be read in conjunction with the
audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto of Loral, included
in Loral's latest Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Restricted and Segregated Cash
As of September 30, 1999, the Company's subsidiary, Loral Orion, had
approximately $50 million of restricted cash for interest payments on its senior
notes and $147 million of segregated cash expected to be used for the final
payment on the purchase of Apstar IIR (see Note 8).
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to conform prior period amounts to
the current period presentation.
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3) COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Loral follows Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130,
Reporting Comprehensive Income ("SFAS 130"). SFAS 130 requires unrealized gains
or losses on the Company's available-for-sale securities and foreign currency
translation adjustments to be included in accumulated other comprehensive
income.
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<CAPTION>
NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
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1999 1998
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(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C>
Net loss.............................................. $ (89,033) $(85,115)
Unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale
securities............................................ (16,673) 3,929
Cumulative translation adjustment..................... (1,095) (350)
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Comprehensive loss.................................... $(106,801) $(81,536)
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4) ACQUISITIONS AND INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES
Acquisitions
On March 20, 1998, Loral acquired all of the outstanding stock of Orion
Network Systems, Inc. ("Orion") in exchange for Loral common stock. Loral issued
18 million shares of its common stock and assumed existing Orion vested options
and warrants to purchase 1.4 million shares of Loral common stock representing
an aggregate purchase price of $472.5 million. The purchase price represented
$447.7 million in excess of Orion's net book value, which was primarily
allocated to costs in excess of net assets acquired of $619.7 million and a fair
value adjustment of $153.4 million to increase the carrying value of Orion's
senior notes and senior discount notes. In addition, Loral agreed to assume
Orion's unvested employee stock options, which resulted in a new measurement
date and an unearned compensation charge of $4.5 million, to be amortized over
the remaining vesting periods of the options. Loral accounted for this
acquisition as a purchase as of March 31, 1998. Accordingly, Loral's
consolidated financial statements include Orion's results of operations from
April 1, 1998.
Had the acquisition of Orion occurred on January 1, 1998, the unaudited pro
forma sales, operating loss, net loss applicable to common stockholders and
related basic and diluted loss per share for the nine months ended September 30,
1998 would have been: $851.9 million, $60.6 million, $139.8 million and $0.51,
respectively. These results, which are based on various assumptions, are not
necessarily indicative of what would have occurred had the acquisition been
consummated on January 1, 1998.
On July 31, 1999, CyberStar acquired Global Access Services ("Global
Access"), a business television unit of Williams Communications, Inc. for $11.5
million in cash. Global Access, which is included as part of Loral's data
service segment, provides business television, video conferencing and other
communication services to companies in various parts of the world through
networks operated in Singapore, Dallas, London and Johannesburg. The acquisition
was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting as of July 31, 1999.
Accordingly, Loral's consolidated financial statements include Global Access's
results of operations from August 1, 1999. The results of operations of Global
Access are not considered material to the Company, accordingly, pro forma
results have not been presented.
Investments in Affiliates
Globalstar
In January 1999, Globalstar Telecommunications Limited ("GTL"), a general
partner of Globalstar, completed a private offering of $350 million of
convertible redeemable preferred stock (of which Loral purchased $150 million
face amount, to maintain its prior ownership percentage). GTL in turn used the
net
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
proceeds from its offering to purchase redeemable preferred partnership
interests of Globalstar, which in turn is using the funds for the development,
construction and deployment of the Globalstar System.
As of September 30, 1999, Loral owned directly and indirectly 24.8 million
ordinary partnership interests (42.5%) of the total 58.2 million Globalstar
ordinary partnership interests outstanding. During the first nine months of
1999, Loral capitalized $24 million of interest on its investment in Globalstar.
In August 1999, Globalstar completed a $500 million credit facility with
Bank of America. The credit facility is guaranteed by two subsidiaries of Loral,
which have pledged certain assets to support the transaction. Loral received
consideration for its guarantee in the form of warrants to purchase an aggregate
of 3,450,000 Globalstar partnership interests (equivalent to approximately 13.8
million shares of GTL common stock) (see Note 8).
Satmex
In connection with the privatization by the Federal Government of Mexico
(the "Mexican Government") of its fixed satellite services business, Loral and
Principia, S.A. de C.V. ("Principia"), formed a joint venture, Firmamento
Mexicano, S.A. de R.L. de C.V. ("Holdings"). On November 17, 1997, Holdings
acquired 75% of the outstanding capital stock of Satmex for $646.8 million. The
purchase price was financed by a Loral equity contribution of $94.6 million, a
Principia equity contribution of $50.9 million and debt issued by Servicios
Corporativos Satelitales, S.A. de C.V. ("Servicios"), a wholly owned subsidiary
of Holdings. As part of the acquisition, Servicios agreed to issue a $125.1
million seven year obligation bearing interest at 6.03% to the Mexican
Government (the "Government Obligation") in consideration for the assumption by
Satmex of the debt incurred by Servicios in connection with the acquisition.
Holdings and the Mexican Government have reached an agreement in principle to
increase the amount of the Government Obligation by approximately $5 million.
The debt of Satmex and Servicios is non-recourse to Loral and Principia.
However, Loral and Principia have agreed to maintain assets in a collateral
trust in an amount equal to the value of the Government Obligation through
December 30, 2000 and, thereafter, in an amount equal to 1.2 times the value of
the Government Obligation until maturity. As of September 30, 1999, Loral and
Principia have pledged their respective shares in Holdings in such trust. Loral
has a 65% interest in Holdings and a 49% indirect economic interest in Satmex.
On March 30, 1999, Loral acquired 577,554 shares of preferred stock of
Satmex at a purchase price of $30.3 million. The preferred stock has limited
voting rights, pays a dividend in common stock of Satmex and is exchangeable, at
Satmex's option, into common stock of Satmex based upon a predetermined exchange
ratio.
During 1999, Loral purchased three Ku-band transponders on the Satmex 5
satellite from Satmex for $25.5 million.
Europe*Star
In December 1998, Loral finalized its strategic partnership with a
subsidiary of Alcatel to jointly build and operate Europe*Star, a geostationary
satellite system designed to provide broadcast and telecommunications services
to Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, India and South Africa. Alcatel will
serve as the primary contractor of the Europe*Star turnkey system. SS/L will
provide the satellite bus and test and integrate the satellites. As of September
30, 1999, Loral had invested $66 million in Europe*Star and owns a 47% interest
therein. During the first nine months of 1999, Loral capitalized $3.4 million of
interest on its investment in Europe*Star.
SkyBridge
In June 1997, Loral and Alcatel formed a strategic partnership to jointly
develop, deploy and operate high-speed global multimedia satellite networks that
will bring high-bandwidth services to businesses and to
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
consumers. The agreement includes cross investments in Loral's geostationary
(GEO) satellite-based CyberStar project and Alcatel's low-earth-orbit (LEO)
satellite-based SkyBridge project. Each company participates in the development
of the two projects. The SkyBridge project is currently in the development
stage. As of September 30, 1999, Loral owned approximately 15% of the
outstanding partnership interests in SkyBridge.
Investments in affiliates are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998
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Globalstar......................................... $672,237 $555,906
Satmex............................................. 81,685 74,159
Europe*Star........................................ 62,881 45,413
SkyBridge.......................................... 14,053
Other affiliates................................... 37,947 18,386
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$854,750 $707,917
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</TABLE>
Equity in net loss of affiliates consists of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
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1999 1998
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(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C>
Globalstar, net of tax benefit........................ $ (57,974) $(47,855)
Satmex................................................ (22,935) (14,563)
Europe*Star........................................... (3,039) (198)
SkyBridge, net of tax benefit......................... (12,297) (19,605)
Other affiliates...................................... (7,750) (10,542)
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$(103,995) $(92,763)
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</TABLE>
The following table represents the summary of results of operations of
certain of Loral's affiliates for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 and
1998:
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<CAPTION>
1999 1998
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GLOBALSTAR SATMEX GLOBALSTAR SATMEX
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(IN THOUSANDS)
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Sales................................. $ $105,529 $ $ 79,392
Operating (loss) income............... (121,716) 18,574 (99,457) 24,738
Net loss.............................. (116,808) (27,189) (85,175) (19,570)
Net loss applicable to ordinary
partnership interests............... (138,627) (107,372)
Net loss applicable to common
stockholders........................ (27,943) (19,570)
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
5) CONTRACTS IN PROCESS
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<CAPTION>
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998
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(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C>
U.S. Government contracts:
Amounts billed....................................... $ 10,716 $ 9,099
Unbilled contract receivables...................... 1,438 11,543
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12,154 20,642
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Commercial contracts:
Amounts billed..................................... 323,483 216,775
Unbilled contract receivables...................... 105,874 141,268
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429,357 358,043
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$441,511 $378,685
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</TABLE>
Unbilled amounts include recoverable costs and accrued profit on progress
completed, which have not been billed. Such amounts are billed upon shipment of
the product, achievement of contractual milestones, or completion of the
contract whereupon they are reclassified to billed receivables.
6) LONG TERM DEBT
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<CAPTION>
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
1999 1998
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(IN THOUSANDS)
<S> <C> <C>
Term loan, 6.1% and 6.7% at September 30, and December 31,
respectively............................................. $ 275,000 $ 275,000
Revolving credit facility, 6.1% and 6.7% at September 30,
and December 31, respectively.............................. 332,000 205,000
Note purchase facility..................................... 137,297 126,657
9.5% senior notes due 2006................................. 350,000
Export-Import credit facility.............................. 13,945 15,018
Other...................................................... 581 605
Non-recourse debt of Loral Orion:
11.25% senior notes due 2007 (principal amount $443
million).............................................. 503,230 507,573
12.5% senior discount notes due 2007 (principal amount
$484 million)......................................... 438,242 408,812
Other.................................................... 15,732 17,110
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Total debt................................................. 2,066,027 1,555,775
Less current maturities.................................... 79,209 22,736
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$1,986,818 $1,533,039
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</TABLE>
In January 1999, Loral sold $350 million principal amount of 9.5% Senior
Notes due 2006 ("Senior Notes"). The Senior Notes are general unsecured
obligations of Loral that: (1) are structurally junior in right of payment to
all existing and future indebtedness of Loral's subsidiaries; (2) are equal in
right of payment with all existing and future senior indebtedness of Loral
(except as to assets pledged to secure such indebtedness); and (3) are senior in
right of payment to any future indebtedness which is by its terms junior in
right of payment to any senior indebtedness of Loral. Interest on the Senior
Notes accrues at the rate of 9.5% per annum and is payable semi-annually in
arrears on January 15 and July 15, commencing on July 15, 1999.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
The Senior Notes will mature on January 15, 2006. Loral may redeem all or part
of the Senior Notes on or after January 15, 2003. Prior to January 15, 2002,
Loral may redeem up to 35% of the Senior Notes from the proceeds of certain
equity offerings. Upon a change of control (as defined), each holder of Senior
Notes will have the right to require Loral to repurchase such holder's Senior
Notes at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued
interest to the date of repurchase.
Loral used a portion of the proceeds from the Senior Notes to purchase $150
million face amount of GTL convertible preferred stock, in order to maintain its
prior ownership interest in Globalstar (see Note 4).
7) LOSS PER SHARE
Basic loss per share is computed based on the weighted average number of
shares of common stock and the Series A Preferred Stock outstanding. Diluted
loss per share excludes the assumed conversion of the Series C Preferred Stock
and stock options as the effect would have been antidilutive.
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted loss
per share:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
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1999 1998 1999 1998
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(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Numerator:
Net loss................................ $ 12,464 $ 10,699 $ 89,033 $ 85,115
Preferred dividends and accretion..... 11,606 11,606 34,819 34,819
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Numerator for basic and diluted loss per
share -- net loss applicable to common
stockholders.......................... $ 24,070 $ 22,305 $123,852 $119,934
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Denominator:
Weighted average shares:
Common stock....................... 244,490 243,127 244,153 222,146
Series A Preferred Stock........... 45,897 45,897 45,897 45,897
-------- -------- -------- --------
Denominator for basic loss per
share.............................. 290,387 289,024 290,050 268,043
Effect of dilutive securities:
Series C Preferred Stock........... * * * *
Employee stock options............. * * * *
-------- -------- -------- --------
Denominator for diluted loss per
share.............................. 290,387 289,024 290,050 268,043
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Basic and diluted loss per share........ $ 0.08 $ 0.08 $ 0.43 $ 0.45
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* Effect is antidilutive.
8) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
In connection with the merger between Loral Corporation and Lockheed Martin
Corporation ("Lockheed Martin"), Lockheed Martin assumed approximately $206
million of a guarantee under a Globalstar credit agreement. The balance of $44
million of the guarantee was assumed by various Globalstar partners, including
$11.7 million by SS/L. In addition, Loral has agreed to indemnify Lockheed
Martin for its liability, if any, in excess of $150 million under its guarantee
of the Globalstar credit agreement.
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In June 1998, Loral guaranteed a $115 million term loan. The current
maturity of this term loan is February 29, 2000.
Prior to its acquisition by Loral, Loral Skynet sold several transponders
under which title to specific transponders was transferred to the customer.
Under the terms of the sales contracts, Loral Skynet continues to operate the
satellites on which the transponders are located and provides a warranty for a
period of 10 to 14 years. Depending on the contract, Loral Skynet is required to
replace any transponders failing to meet operating specifications. All customers
are entitled to a refund equal to the reimbursement value, as defined, in the
event there is no replacement. The reimbursement value is determined based on
the original purchase price plus an interest factor from the time the payment
was received to acceptance of the transponder by the customer, reduced on a
straight-line basis over the warranty period. In case of satellite failure, the
reimbursement value may be paid from proceeds received from insurance policies.
In 1997, two satellites built by SS/L experienced solar array circuit
failures. One customer asserted that, in light of the failures and uncertainty
as to future failure, it had not accepted the satellite. Loral believes that
this customer was contractually required to accept the satellite at completion
of in-orbit testing and that risk of loss has passed to the customer. SS/L
settled the other customer's claims in 1997. In 1998, another SS/L-built
satellite experienced degradation in the performance of two of its Ku-band
antennas, which SS/L currently estimates could result in the loss of
approximately 25% of the applicable orbital incentives, although additional
warranty claims could be made. Loral's 1998 consolidated financial statements
include the estimated impact of these events. Management believes that these
matters will not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or
results of operations of Loral.
SS/L is a target of a grand jury investigation being conducted by the
office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia with respect to
possible violations of export control laws that may have occurred in connection
with the participation of SS/L employees on a committee formed in the wake of
the 1996 crash of a Long March rocket in China and whose purpose was to consider
whether studies of the crash made by the Chinese had correctly identified the
cause of the failure. The Company is not in a position to predict the direction
or outcome of the investigation. If SS/L were to be indicted and convicted of a
criminal violation of the Arms Export Control Act, it would be subject to a fine
of $1 million per violation and could be debarred from certain export privileges
and, possibly, from participation in government contracts. Since many of SS/L's
satellites are built for foreign customers and/or launched on foreign rockets,
such a debarment would have a material adverse effect on SS/L's business, and
therefore the Company. Indictment for such violations would subject SS/L to
discretionary debarment from further export licenses. Whether or not SS/L is
indicted or convicted, SS/L remains subject to the State Department's general
statutory authority to prohibit exports of satellites and related services if it
finds a violation of the Arms Export Control Act that puts SS/L's reliability in
question, and it can suspend export privileges whenever it determines that
grounds for debarment exist and that such suspension "is reasonably necessary to
protect world peace or the security or foreign policy of the United States."
As far as SS/L can determine, no sensitive information or technology was
conveyed to the Chinese, and no secret or classified information was discussed
with or reported to them. SS/L believes that its employees acted openly and in
good faith and that none engaged in intentional misconduct. Accordingly, the
Company does not believe that SS/L has committed a criminal violation of the
export control laws. The Company does not expect the grand jury investigation or
its outcome to result in a material adverse effect upon its business. However,
there can be no assurance as to these conclusions.
On December 23, 1998, the Office of Defense Trade Controls ("ODTC") of the
U.S. Department of State temporarily suspended the previously approved technical
assistance agreement (TAA) under which SS/L had been preparing for the launch of
the ChinaSat-8 satellite. According to ODTC, the purpose of the temporary
suspension is to permit that agency to review the agreement for conformity with
newly-enacted legislation (Section 74 of the Arms Export Control Act) with
respect to the export of missile equipment or
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technology. SS/L has complied with ODTC's instructions, and believes that a
review of the agreement will show that its terms comply with the new law. The
ODTC, however, has not yet completed its review, and the scheduled launch date
for ChinaSat-8 is being delayed. If such a delay were to continue for an
extended period, or if the suspension was not lifted, SS/L's customer could
decide to terminate the contract. If such a termination were to occur, SS/L
would have to refund advances received from ChinaSat ($134 million as of
September 30, 1999) and may incur penalties of up to $13 million and believes it
would incur costs of approximately $38 million to refurbish and retrofit the
satellite so that it could be sold to another customer. There can be no
assurance, however, that SS/L will be able to find such a replacement customer.
Loral has entered into negotiations with its customer to make accommodations for
this delay in shipment, including the provision of replacement capacity to
offset the costs incurred by the customer. Negotiations are expected to conclude
during the fourth quarter of 1999, however the ultimate terms and conditions of
this negotiation are not determinable at this time.
In March 1999, jurisdiction for satellite licensing was transferred from
the Commerce Department to the State Department, and the State Department has
issued regulations relating to the export of, and disclosure of technical
information related to, satellites and related equipment. SS/L anticipates that
obtaining licenses and technical assistance agreements under these new
regulations will take more time and will be considerably more burdensome than in
the past. Delays in obtaining the necessary licenses and technical assistance
agreements may delay SS/L's performance on existing contracts, and, as a result,
SS/L may incur penalties or lose incentive payments under these contracts. In
addition, such delays may have an adverse effect on SS/L's ability to compete
against foreign satellite manufacturers for new satellite contracts.
On May 4, 1999, the Company's Orion 3 broadcast video and data
communications satellite was placed into a lower-than-expected orbit after its
launch on a Boeing Delta III rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida.
According to Boeing, the Delta III's second stage apparently failed to complete
its second stage burn, and, as a result, the satellite, manufactured by Hughes
Space and Communications Corporation, achieved an orbit well below the planned
final altitude. As a result, the satellite cannot be used for its intended
purpose.
The satellite and launch were fully insured for approximately $266 million,
which was received in the third quarter of 1999. DACOM Corporation, a Korean
communications company which had purchased eight transponders on Orion 3 for a
total of $89 million, had made prepayments of approximately $34 million to the
Company. Under the agreement with DACOM, the amount prepaid was refunded in July
1999. Loral Orion's debt covenants require that the insurance proceeds be used
to acquire a replacement satellite within 15 months of receipt of such proceeds,
or to pay down debt.
On September 28, 1999, Loral Asia Pacific Satellite (HK) Limited ("Loral
Orion HK"), a subsidiary of Loral Orion, purchased from APT Satellite Company
Limited ("APT") all transponder capacity on the Apstar IIR satellite, (except
for one C-band transponder retained by APT) for approximately $273 million.
Apstar IIR, which was manufactured by SS/L, was launched in October 1997 and has
an expected mission life of 15 years and an estimated remaining useful life of
13 years. Loral Orion HK will have full use of 27 C-band and 16 Ku-band
transponders aboard Apstar IIR for the remaining life of the satellite. Located
at 76.5 degrees E.L., Apstar IIR covers a region that includes Asia, Europe,
Africa and Australia, which represents over 75% of the world's population. Under
the purchase agreement, Loral Orion HK will also have the option to lease from
APT replacement satellites upon the end of life of Apstar IIR.
On September 28, 1999, Loral Orion HK made an initial payment of
approximately $79 million to APT and agreed to pay approximately $194 million in
cash to APT over the next six months as follows: approximately $12 million on
December 31, 1999 and approximately $182 million on March 27, 2000. Insurance
proceeds from the Orion 3 failure were used to fund the initial payment and will
be used to fund a portion of the remaining payments. Loral has guaranteed Loral
Orion HK's obligations to APT under the purchase agreement.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Orion 2 was launched aboard an Ariane launch vehicle in October 1999 into
the orbital slot located at 15 degrees W.L., where in-orbit testing is being
conducted. Loral is currently in negotiations with Eutelsat to complete the
coordination of Orion 2 with the Eutelsat satellite in the region. Orion 2 is
expected to go into revenue generating service in January 2000.
On August 5, 1999, Globalstar entered into a $500 million credit agreement
with a group of banks for the build-out of the Globalstar System. The credit
agreement provides for a $100 million three-year revolving credit facility
("Revolver"), a $100 million three-year term loan ("Term Loan A") and a $300
million four-year term loan ("Term Loan B"). Borrowings under the facilities
bear interest, at Globalstar's option, at various rates based on margins over
the lead bank's base rate or the London Interbank Offer Rate ("LIBOR") for
periods of one to six months. Globalstar pays a commitment fee on the unused
portion of the facilities. The credit agreement contains customary financial
covenants that commence March 31, 2001 and other customary covenants.
The credit facility is guaranteed by Loral SatCom Ltd. and Loral Satellite,
Inc., wholly owned subsidiaries of Loral. The guarantee is secured by the pledge
of certain assets of Loral and its subsidiaries, including the stock of the
guarantors and the Telstar 6 and Telstar 7 satellites. The guarantee agreement
contains customary financial covenants of the guarantors, including maintenance
of a minimum collateral coverage ratio and maintenance of a combined minimum net
worth and combined EBITDA. In addition, the guarantee agreement contains
customary limitations on indebtedness, liens, fundamental changes, asset sales,
dividends (except that the guarantors may pay dividends to their parents
provided that combined aggregate cash on hand at the guarantors is at least
equal to $50 million and the guarantors hold an intercompany note due from Loral
for at least $100 million), investments, capital expenditures, creating liens
other than those created pursuant to the guarantee and transactions with
affiliates.
In consideration for the guarantee, Loral and certain Loral subsidiaries
received warrants to purchase an aggregate of 3,450,000 Globalstar partnership
interests (equivalent to approximately 13,800,000 shares of common stock of GTL)
at an exercise price of $91.00 per partnership interest (equivalent to $22.75
per share of GTL common stock, the average of the high and low trading prices of
GTL common stock on August 5, 1999, the closing date of the credit facility).
The warrants vest in stages (provided that the guarantee is then in effect): 50%
on February 5, 2000, 25% on August 5, 2000 and the remaining 25% on August 5,
2001. The warrants are immediately exercisable after vesting and have a seven
year term. Globalstar may call the warrants after August 5, 2001 if the market
price of GTL common stock exceeds $45.50 for a certain period. After giving
effect to the issuance of the warrants, Loral's interest in Globalstar on a
fully-diluted basis increased from 42% to 45%. As of September 30, 1999,
Globalstar had drawn down the $300 million Term Loan B.
9) SEGMENTS
Loral has four reportable business segments: Satellite Manufacturing and
Technology, Fixed Satellite Services, Data Services and Global Mobile Telephony
(see Note 1).
In evaluating financial performance, management uses revenues and earnings
before interest, taxes and depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") as the
measure of a segment's profit or loss. Segment results include the results of
Loral's subsidiaries and its affiliates, Satmex, Europe*Star and Globalstar,
which are accounted for using the equity method in these condensed consolidated
financial statements. Intersegment revenues primarily consists of satellites
under construction by SS/L for Loral Skynet, Loral Orion, Globalstar and
Europe*Star.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
Summarized financial information concerning the reportable segments for the
three and nine months ended September 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively, is as
follows:
SEGMENT INFORMATION
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
(IN MILLIONS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SATELLITE
MANUFACTURING FIXED GLOBAL
AND SATELLITE DATA MOBILE
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES(1) SERVICES(2) TELEPHONY(3) CORPORATE(4) TOTAL
------------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
REVENUES AND EBITDA:
Revenues from external customers....... $ 177.9 $ 75.2 $ 22.3 $ 275.4
Intersegment revenues.................. 188.9 11.7 200.6
-------- -------- ------ ---------
Gross revenues......................... $ 366.8 $ 86.9 $ 22.3 476.0
======== ======== ======
Revenues of unconsolidated
affiliates(5)........................ (35.5)
Intercompany revenues(6)............... (93.3)
---------
Consolidated revenues.................. $ 347.2
=========
EBITDA before development and start-up
costs and affiliate and intercompany
eliminations......................... $ 33.9 $ 49.6 $ (2.3) $ (8.6) $ 72.6
Development and start-up costs(7)...... (5.2) $ (41.3) (46.5)
-------- -------- ------ -------- -------- ---------
EBITDA before affiliate and
intercompany eliminations............ $ 33.9 $ 49.6 $ (7.5) $ (41.3) $ (8.6) 26.1
======== ======== ====== ======== ========
EBITDA of unconsolidated
affiliates(5)........................ 21.4
Intercompany EBITDA(6)................. (11.6)
---------
EBITDA as reported(8).................. 35.9
Depreciation and amortization.......... (44.5)
---------
Operating loss......................... $ (8.6)
=========
OTHER DATA:
Depreciation and amortization before
affiliate eliminations............... $ 12.2 $ 41.8 $ 5.3 $ 0.6 $ 0.8 $ 60.7
======== ======== ====== ======== ========
Depreciation and amortization of
unconsolidated affiliates(5)......... (16.2)
---------
Depreciation and amortization.......... $ 44.5
=========
Total assets before affiliate
eliminations......................... $1,851.0 $3,869.1 $127.7 $3,570.1 $1,145.7 $10,563.6
======== ======== ====== ======== ========
Total assets of unconsolidated
affiliates(5)........................ (4,828.7)
---------
Total assets........................... $ 5,734.9
=========
</TABLE>
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(1) Fixed Satellite Services consists of 100% of the following companies: Loral
Skynet; Loral Orion's transponder leasing business acquired on March 20,
1998; Satmex, a 49% equity investee; and Europe*Star, a 47% equity investee,
since December 1998. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 1999
Satmex's results includes $8.5 million and $25.5 million in revenues and
$3.7 million and $11.2 million in EBITDA, respectively, from the sale of
transponders to Loral Skynet.
(2) Data Services consists of 100% of CyberStar (in which Loral owns an 82%
equity interest) and 100% of Loral Orion's data services business, since its
acquisition on March 20, 1998.
(3) Consists of 100% of Globalstar. Loral owned approximately 43% and 42% at
September 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
(4) Represents unallocated corporate expenses incurred in support of the
Company's operations.
(5) Represents amounts related to unconsolidated affiliates (Satmex, Europe*Star
and Globalstar). These amounts are eliminated in order to arrive at Loral's
consolidated results. Loral's proportionate share of these affiliates is
included in equity in net loss of affiliates in Loral's condensed
consolidated statements of operations.
(6) Represents the elimination of intercompany sales and EBITDA, primarily for
satellites under construction by SS/L for wholly-owned subsidiaries; as well
as eliminating sales for the lease of transponder capacity by Data Services
from Fixed Satellite Services.
(7) Represents EBITDA for operations in the development stage (CyberStar and
Globalstar).
(8) EBITDA (which is equivalent to operating income (loss) before depreciation
and amortization) is provided because it is a measure commonly used in the
communications industry to analyze companies on the basis of operating
performance, leverage and liquidity and is presented to enhance the
understanding of Loral's operating results. However, EBITDA should not be
construed as an alternative to net income as an indicator of a company's
operating performance, or cash flow from operations as a measure of a
company's liquidity. EBITDA may be calculated differently and, therefore,
may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other
companies.
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SEGMENT INFORMATION
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999
(IN MILLIONS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SATELLITE
MANUFACTURING FIXED GLOBAL
AND SATELLITE DATA MOBILE
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES(1) SERVICES(2) TELEPHONY(3) CORPORATE(4) TOTAL
------------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
REVENUES AND EBITDA:
Revenue from external
customers...................... $ 559.4 $214.9 $ 56.6 $ 830.9
Intersegment revenues.......... 479.2 34.5 513.7
-------- ------ ------ --------
Gross revenues................. $1,038.6 $249.4 $ 56.6 1,344.6
======== ====== ======
Revenues of unconsolidated
affiliates(5)................ (105.5)
Intercompany revenues(6)....... (207.6)
--------
Consolidated revenues.......... $1,031.5
========
EBITDA before development and
start-up costs and affiliate
and intercompany
eliminations................. $ 95.9 $144.7 $ (5.1) $(25.3) $ 210.2
Development and start-up
costs(7)..................... (13.2) $(120.0) (133.2)
-------- ------ ------ ------- ------ --------
EBITDA before affiliate and
intercompany eliminations.... $ 95.9 $144.7 $(18.3) $(120.0) $(25.3) 77.0
======== ====== ====== ======= ======
EBITDA of unconsolidated
affiliates(5)................ 59.3
Intercompany EBITDA(6)......... (20.2)
--------
EBITDA as reported(8).......... 116.1
Depreciation and
amortization................. (123.8)
--------
Operating loss................. $ (7.7)
========
OTHER DATA:
Depreciation and amortization
before affiliate
eliminations................. $ 31.8 $121.3 $ 14.3 $ 1.7 $ 2.4 $ 171.5
======== ====== ====== ======= ======
Depreciation and amortization
of unconsolidated
affiliates(5)................ (47.7)
--------
Depreciation and
amortization................. $ 123.8
========
</TABLE>
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SEGMENT INFORMATION
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
(IN MILLIONS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SATELLITE
MANUFACTURING FIXED GLOBAL
AND SATELLITE DATA MOBILE
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES(1) SERVICES(2) TELEPHONY(3) CORPORATE(4) TOTAL
------------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
REVENUES AND EBITDA:
Revenues from external
customers..................... $ 165.9 $ 66.0 $ 13.0 $ 244.9
Intersegment revenues......... 117.0 1.1 118.1
-------- -------- ------ ---------
Gross revenues................ $ 282.9 $ 67.1 $ 13.0 363.0
======== ======== ======
Revenues of unconsolidated
affiliates(5)............... (27.0)
Intercompany revenues(6)...... (46.4)
---------
Consolidated revenues......... $ 289.6
=========
EBITDA before development and
start-up costs and affiliate
and intercompany
eliminations................ $ 19.2 $ 48.9 $ (4.4) $ (9.7) $ 54.0
Development and start-up
costs(7).................... (8.1) $ (45.9) (54.0)
-------- -------- ------ -------- -------- ---------
EBITDA before affiliate and
intercompany eliminations... $ 19.2 $ 48.9 $(12.5) $ (45.9) $ (9.7) --
======== ======== ====== ======== ========
EBITDA of unconsolidated
affiliates(5)............... 24.9
Intercompany EBITDA(6)........ (4.9)
---------
EBITDA as reported(8)......... 20.0
Depreciation and
amortization................ (39.5)
---------
Operating loss................ $ (19.5)
=========
OTHER DATA:
Depreciation and amortization
before affiliate
eliminations................ $ 12.2 $ 34.2 $ 3.2 $ 0.5 $ 0.7 $ 50.8
======== ======== ====== ======== ========
Depreciation and amortization
of unconsolidated
affiliates(5)............... (11.3)
---------
Depreciation and
amortization................ $ 39.5
=========
Total assets before affiliate
eliminations................ $1,591.1 $3,258.6 $142.7 $2,538.4 $1,145.4 $ 8,676.2
======== ======== ====== ======== ========
Total assets of unconsolidated
affiliates(5)............... (3,629.0)
---------
Total assets.................. $ 5,047.2
=========
</TABLE>
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS -- (CONTINUED)
SEGMENT INFORMATION
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998
(IN MILLIONS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SATELLITE
MANUFACTURING FIXED GLOBAL
AND SATELLITE DATA MOBILE
TECHNOLOGY SERVICES(1) SERVICES(2) TELEPHONY(3) CORPORATE(4) TOTAL
------------- ----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ --------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
REVENUES AND EBITDA:
Revenues from external
customers...................... $415.0 $182.6 $ 25.0 $ 622.6
Intersegment revenues.......... 506.4 3.1 509.5
------ ------ ------ --------
Gross revenues................. $921.4 $185.7 $ 25.0 1,132.1
====== ====== ======
Revenues of unconsolidated
affiliates(5)................ (79.3)
Intercompany revenues(6)....... (219.7)
--------
Consolidated revenues.......... $ 833.1
========
EBITDA before development and
start-up costs and affiliate
and intercompany
eliminations................. $ 59.6 $130.0 $(10.1) $(24.5) $ 155.0
Development and start-up
costs(7)..................... (24.8) $(98.2) (123.0)
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ --------
EBITDA before affiliate and
intercompany eliminations.... $ 59.6 $130.0 $(34.9) $(98.2) $(24.5) 32.0
====== ====== ====== ====== ======
EBITDA of unconsolidated
affiliates(5)................ 35.7
Intercompany EBITDA(6)......... (17.2)
--------
EBITDA as reported(8).......... 50.5
Depreciation and
amortization................. (95.3)
--------
Operating loss................. $ (44.8)
========
OTHER DATA:
Depreciation and amortization
before affiliate
eliminations................. $ 29.6 $ 94.6 $ 6.6 $ 1.2 $ 2.2 $ 134.2
====== ====== ====== ====== ======
Depreciation and amortization
of unconsolidated
affiliates(5)................ (38.9)
--------
Depreciation and
amortization................. $ 95.3
========
</TABLE>
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LORAL SPACE & COMMUNICATIONS LTD.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters
discussed in the following Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of
Operations and Financial Condition of the Company are not historical facts, but
are "forward-looking statements," as that term is defined in the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In addition, the Company or its
representatives have made and may continue to make forward-looking statements,
orally or in writing, in other contexts, such as in reports filed with the SEC,
press releases or statements made with the approval of an authorized executive
officer of the Company. These forward-looking statements can be identified by
the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believes," "expects," "plans,"
"may," "will," "would," "could," "should," "anticipates," "estimates,"
"project," "intend," or "outlook" or the negative of these words or other
variations of these words or other comparable words, or by discussion of
strategy that involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements
are only predictions, and actual events or results may differ materially as a
result of a wide variety of factors and conditions, many of which are beyond the
Company's control. Some of these factors and conditions include: (i) the
harshness of the space environment in which the Company's satellites operate;
(ii) governmental or regulatory changes; (iii) access to scarce launch vehicle
resources and risk of launch failures; (iv) our affiliate, Globalstar is a
development-stage company that may continue to lose money, have negative cash
flow, require additional money and suffer delays in meeting its targets; (v)
dependence on our operating subsidiaries, especially Space Systems/Loral, Inc.
("SS/L"), for operating income; (vi) severe competition in the Company's
industry; and (vii) the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates owe
significant amounts of money. For a detailed discussion of these factors and
conditions, please refer to the periodic reports that Loral Space &
Communications Ltd. and its subsidiaries ("Loral" or the "Company") and its
affiliates Globalstar, L.P. ("Globalstar"), Globalstar Telecommunications
Limited ("GTL"), Loral Orion, Inc. and Satelites Mexicanos, S.A. de C.V.
("Satmex") file with the SEC. In addition, the Company operates in an industry
sector where securities values may be volatile and may be influenced by economic
and other factors beyond the Company's control.
Loral is one of the world's leading satellite communications companies,
with substantial activities in satellite manufacturing and satellite-based
communications services. Loral is developing the building blocks necessary to
create a seamless, global networking capability for the information age. In
1998, Loral advanced its strategy significantly by acquiring Orion Network
Systems, Inc. ("Loral Orion"), increasing its ownership in Globalstar, forming
the Loral Global Alliance, including the formation of Europe*Star Limited
("Europe*Star"), and organizing and integrating its businesses to form four
distinct operating segments. As of October 31, 1999, Loral's fixed satellite
services fleet consisted of 10 satellites in orbit (including three owned by
Satmex, Loral's 49% owned affiliate). Loral's four operating segments are:
Satellite Manufacturing and Technology. Designing and manufacturing
satellites and other space systems and developing satellite technology for
a broad variety of customers and applications through SS/L;
Fixed Satellite Services. Leasing transponder capacity and providing
value added services to customers for a wide variety of applications,
including the distribution of broadcast programming, news gathering,
business television, distance learning and direct-to-home ("DTH") services.
The Company's fixed satellite service ("FSS") assets, managed by Loral
Skynet and marketed under the Loral Global Alliance banner, consist of 10
high-power geosynchronous ("GEO") satellites as of October 31, 1999: four
Loral Skynet Telstar satellites and three satellites of Loral Orion, as
well as three Satmex satellites. The two satellites expected to be launched
by the Europe*Star joint venture with Alcatel, in which Loral owns a 47%
interest, also will be part of the Loral Global Alliance and form a
component of the Company's FSS business segment;
Data Services. Business in development, providing managed
communications networks and Internet and intranet services through Loral
Orion and delivering high-speed broadband data communications through
CyberStar, L.P. ("CyberStar"); and
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Global Mobile Telephony. Operating a worldwide wireless mobile
telephony and narrow-band data communications system through a
constellation of low-earth orbiting ("LEO") satellites (the "Globalstar
System") owned by Globalstar, which is expected to start service in regions
of the world covered by its first nine gateways beginning in the fourth
quarter of 1999. Loral is the managing general partner and owned
approximately 43% of Globalstar as of September 30, 1999.
CONSOLIDATED OPERATING RESULTS
In evaluating financial performance, management uses revenues and earnings
before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") as a measure of
a segment's profit or loss. The following discussion of revenues and EBITDA
reflects the results of Loral's operating segments for the three and nine months
ended September 30, 1999 and 1998. See Note 9 to the unaudited condensed
consolidated financial statements for additional information on segment results.
The remainder of the discussion relates to the consolidated results of Loral,
unless otherwise noted.
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THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
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1999 1998 1999 1998
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(IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
OPERATING REVENUES:
Satellite manufacturing and technology............... $366.8 $282.9 $1,038.6 $ 921.4
Fixed satellite services(1).......................... 86.9 67.1 249.4 185.7
Data services(2)..................................... 22.3 13.0 56.6 25.0
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Operating segment revenues........................... 476.0 363.0 1,344.6 1,132.1
Affiliate eliminations(3)............................ (35.5) (27.0) (105.5) (79.3)
Intercompany eliminations(4)......................... (93.3) (46.4) (207.6) (219.7)
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Operating revenues................................... $347.2 $289.6 $1,031.5 $ 833.1
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EBITDA(5):
Satellite manufacturing and technology............... $ 33.9 $ 19.2 $ 95.9 $ 59.6
Fixed satellite services(1).......................... 49.6 48.9 144.7 130.0
Data services(2)..................................... (2.3) (4.4) (5.1) (10.1)
Corporate expenses(6)................................ (8.6) (9.7) (25.3) (24.5)
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EBITDA for operating segments before development and
start-up costs, and eliminations................... 72.6 54.0 210.2 155.0
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Development and start-up costs(7):
Data services(2)................................... (5.2) (8.1) (13.2) (24.8)
Global mobile telephony(8)......................... (41.3) (45.9) (120.0) (98.2)
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Total development and start-up costs................. (46.5) (54.0) (133.2) (123.0)
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Segment EBITDA before eliminations................... 26.1 77.0 32.0
Affiliate eliminations(3)............................ 21.4 24.9 59.3 35.7
Intercompany eliminations(4)......................... (11.6) (4.9) (20.2) (17.2)
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EBITDA as reported................................... $ 35.9 $ 20.0 $ 116.1 $ 50.5
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(1) Fixed Satellite Services consists of 100% of the following companies: Loral
Skynet; Loral Orion's transponder leasing business acquired on March 20,
1998; Satmex, a 49% equity investee; and Europe*Star, a 47% equity investee,
since December 1998. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 1999
Satmex's results includes $8.5 million and $25.5 million in revenues and
$3.7 million and $11.2 million in EBITDA, respectively, from the sale of
transponders to Loral Skynet.
(2) Data Services consists of 100% of CyberStar (in which Loral owns an 82%
equity interest) and 100% of Loral Orion's data services business since its
acquisition on March 20, 1998.
(3) Represents amounts related to unconsolidated affiliates (Satmex, Europe*Star
and Globalstar). These amounts are eliminated in order to arrive at Loral's
consolidated results. Loral's proportionate share of these affiliates is
included in equity in net loss of affiliates in Loral's unaudited condensed
consolidated statements of operations.
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(4) Represents the elimination of intercompany sales and EBITDA primarily for
satellites under construction by SS/L for wholly owned subsidiaries; as well
as eliminating sales for the lease of transponder capacity by Data Services
from Fixed Satellite Services.
(5) EBITDA (which is equivalent to operating income (loss) before depreciation
and amortization) is provided because it is a measure commonly used in the
communications industry to analyze companies on the basis of operating
performance, leverage and liquidity and is presented to enhance the
understanding of Loral's operating results. However, EBITDA should not be
construed as an alternative to net income as an indicator of a company's
operating performance, or cash flow from operations as a measure of a
company's liquidity. EBITDA may be calculated differently and, therefore,
may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other
companies.
(6) Represents unallocated corporate expenses incurred in support of the
Company's operations.
(7) Represents EBITDA for operations in the development stage (CyberStar and
Globalstar).
(8) Consists of 100% of Globalstar. Loral owned approximately 43% and 42% as of
September 30, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 COMPARED WITH THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER
30, 1998
Total revenues for Loral's operating segments were $476 million for 1999
versus $363 million in 1998, before intercompany and affiliate eliminations of
$129 million in 1999 and $73 million in 1998. The increase in revenues was
primarily due to increases in satellite manufacturing and technology, growth in
fixed satellite services as a result of the service start up of Loral Skynet's
Telstar 6 satellite in March 1999 and increased revenues at Satmex, primarily
due to the sale of one transponder to Loral Skynet, and including the impact of
the service start up of Satmex 5 in January 1999, and growth in Loral's data
service segment in 1999. The increase in intercompany eliminations in 1999
primarily reflects higher revenue for satellite construction by SS/L for Loral's
FSS segment.
EBITDA for operating segments before development and start up costs, and
affiliate and intercompany eliminations, increased to $73 million in 1999 from
$54 million in 1998, an increase of 34%. This increase arose primarily from
growth in satellite manufacturing and technology due to increased sales and
margins and growth in data services. The FSS segment's EBITDA grew modestly in
1999 versus 1998, as expected, as revenue increases were mostly offset by cost
increases due to the recent expansion of the fleet prior to generating revenue
on the new satellites and as a result of the investment in Europe*Star in 1999.
While Loral Skynet's EBITDA increased in 1999 as a result of the start of
service of Telstar 6, Satmex's EBITDA in 1999 would have been lower than in 1998
if not for the sale of one transponder to Loral Skynet. Total investment in
development and start up costs decreased 14% in 1999 to $47 million, from 1998
spending of $54 million. The decrease is mainly attributable to the $17 million
loss on launch failure recorded in 1998 by Globalstar, partially offset by
increased costs at Globalstar in 1999 in anticipation of the start of service.
The investment required for CyberStar decreased from $8 million in 1998 to $5
million in 1999. Intercompany eliminations increased in 1999, primarily from
higher spending in satellite construction by SS/L for Loral's FSS segment. As a
result of the above, EBITDA as reported increased by 80% to $36 million in 1999
from $20 million in 1998.
Depreciation and amortization rose to $45 million in 1999 from $40 million
in 1998, and excludes depreciation and amortization of unconsolidated affiliates
of $16 million and $11 million for 1999 and 1998, respectively, primarily for
Satmex. The increase primarily results from the depreciation of Telstar 6 in
1999 and other fixed asset additions.
Interest and investment income increased to $26 million in 1999 from $15
million in 1998. The increase is principally due to the $7 million of non-cash
interest income related to warrants received in connection with the Globalstar
credit agreement (see Note 8 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial
statements) and $3 million of dividend income on Loral's 1999 investment in GTL
preferred stock.
Interest expense was $25 million in 1999, net of capitalized interest of
$19 million, versus $15 million in 1998, net of capitalized interest of $22
million. The increase in interest expense in 1999 is primarily due to the
interest expense on the $350 million 9.5% senior notes issued in January 1999
and lower capitalized interest in 1999.
In 1998, the Company realized a $35 million gain on the sale of GTL common
stock.
For 1999, the income tax benefit of $28 million included a non-recurring
tax benefit of $34 million relating to a tax law change affecting the future
utilization of Loral Orion's pre-acquisition loss carryforwards.
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Excluding this non-recurring benefit, the Company recorded an income tax
provision of $6 million on a loss before income taxes of $8 million, yielding an
effective rate of 70.6%. For 1998, the Company recorded an income tax benefit of
$4 million on a loss of $19 million before income taxes and before the $35
million gain on the sale of GTL stock (which was tax free to the Company),
yielding an effective rate of 20.5%. When comparing the provision recorded for
1999 on a loss to the benefit recorded for 1998, the rate change is caused
primarily by the impact of additional state and local income tax expense and
non-deductible amortization of cost in excess of net assets acquired for 1999.
The minority interest benefit primarily reflects the reduction of
CyberStar's loss attributed to CyberStar's other investor, who owned 17.6% as of
September 30, 1999.
The equity in net loss of affiliates was $33 million in 1999 compared to
$31 million in 1998. Loral's share of Globalstar's losses, net of the related
tax benefit, was $21 million in 1999 compared to $20 million in 1998 (which
includes Loral's share of the $17 million loss on launch failure). Loral's share
of Satmex's loss was $7 million in 1999, after eliminating the profit on the
sale of one transponder to Loral Skynet, and $3 million in 1998. Also, included
as equity in net loss of affiliates is Loral's share of Europe*Star's loss,
SkyBridge Limited Partnership's losses, and losses from other affiliates (see
Note 4 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements).
Preferred distributions of $12 million for 1999 and 1998 relate to the
Series C Preferred Stock.
As a result of the above, the net loss applicable to common stockholders
for 1999 was $24 million or $0.08 per basic and diluted share, compared to the
net loss of $22 million or $0.08 per basic and diluted share for 1998. Basic and
diluted weighted average shares were 290 million for 1999 and 289 million for
1998 (see Note 7 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements).
RESULTS BY OPERATING SEGMENT FOR THE THREE MONTHS
Satellite Manufacturing and Technology
Revenues at SS/L, the Company's satellite manufacturing and technology
subsidiary, before intercompany eliminations, were $367 million in 1999 versus
$283 million in 1998. EBITDA in 1999, before intercompany eliminations, rose to
$34 million from $19 million in 1998, due to higher revenue and margins. Funded
backlog for SS/L as of September 30, 1999 and 1998, was $1.1 billion and $1.3
billion, respectively, including intercompany backlog of $221 million in 1999
and $129 million in 1998.
Fixed Satellite Services
FSS revenue for 1999 was $87 million, including the sale of one transponder
by Satmex to Loral Skynet for $8.5 million, versus $67 million last year. EBITDA
was $50 million in 1999, including $4 million related to the sale of one
transponder by Satmex to Loral Skynet, and $49 million in 1998. Funded backlog
for the fixed satellite services segment totaled $1.3 billion as of September
30, 1999, an increase of 33% as compared to $910 million as of September 30,
1998, including affiliate and intercompany backlog of $357 million in 1999 and
$231 million in 1998.
During the fourth quarter of 1998, Loral completed its integration plan for
Loral Orion and transferred management of Loral Orion's satellite capacity
leasing and satellite operations to Loral Skynet, effective January 1, 1999. In
addition to increasing the operational efficiency, capacity, flexibility and
marketing reach of Loral's FSS services, the realignment permits Loral Orion to
focus on and leverage its experience in the global data services market.
Data Services
In order to align all of Loral's resources and activities in the developing
data services area, CyberStar's broadband business and Loral Orion's Internet
and corporate data networking businesses were reorganized and in 1999 began
reporting to a group vice president. This alignment allows the business units to
continue to operate independently while taking advantage of the synergies they
share. The reported results for the data
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services segment include Loral Orion's operations relating to data services,
exclusive of transponder leasing, along with the results of CyberStar.
Revenues for the data services segment in 1999 were $22 million versus $13
million last year, primarily from Loral Orion's corporate data networking and
Internet and intranet services businesses. EBITDA before development costs in
1999 was a loss of $2 million as compared to a loss of $4 million in 1998. Total
development and startup costs for CyberStar (a development stage business) were
reduced to $5 million in 1999 from $8 million in 1998. As of September 30, 1999,
funded backlog for the segment increased to $178 million from $134 million as of
September 30, 1998 (all from external sources).
Global Mobile Telephony
Loral manages and is the largest equity owner of Globalstar, the global
mobile telephony segment of Loral. Globalstar is a development stage partnership
scheduled to start service in regions of the world covered by its first nine
gateways in the fourth quarter of 1999. Globalstar's development and start-up
costs were $41 million in 1999 as compared to $46 million for 1998. Development
and start-up costs for 1998 included a $17 million loss relating to a launch
failure. Without this 1998 event, development and startup costs increased by $12
million in 1999 as compared to 1998, which relates primarily to increased
activities in anticipation of the start of service. Globalstar is expending
significant funds for the development, construction, testing and deployment of
the Globalstar System and expects such losses to continue through the year 2000.
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 COMPARED WITH NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER
30, 1998
Total revenues for Loral's operating segments were $1.3 billion for 1999
versus $1.1 billion in 1998, before intercompany and affiliate eliminations of
$313 million in 1999 and $299 million in 1998. The increase in revenues was due
primarily to increases in satellite manufacturing and technology, growth in
fixed satellite services as a result of including Loral Orion's leasing business
for nine months in 1999 versus six months in 1998, the service start up of Loral
Skynet's Telstar 6 satellite in March 1999, increased revenues at Satmex,
primarily due to the sale of three transponders to Loral Skynet, and including
the impact of the service start up of Satmex 5 in January 1999, and increased
growth in data services in 1999, partially due to including the results of Loral
Orion's data business for nine months in 1999 versus six months in 1998. The
increase in affiliate eliminations in 1999 reflects higher revenues for Satmex.
EBITDA for operating segments before development and start up costs, and
affiliate and intercompany eliminations, increased in 1999 to $210 million from
$155 million in 1998, an increase of 36%. This increase arose primarily from
growth in satellite manufacturing and technology due to increased sales and
margins and growth in fixed satellite services due to the initiation of service
of Telstar 6, including the results of Loral Orion's leasing business for nine
months in 1999 versus six months in 1998 and increases at Satmex, primarily due
to the sale of three transponders to Loral Skynet, which was partially offset by
the investment in Europe*Star in 1999. Total investment in development and start
up costs increased 8% in 1999 to $133 million, from 1998 costs of $123 million.
While the investment required for CyberStar decreased to $13 million in 1999
from $25 million in 1998, costs related to the further development of Globalstar
rose to $120 million in 1999 from $98 million in 1998, due to increased
activities in anticipation of the start of service. Affiliate eliminations
increased in 1999, primarily as a result of increased Globalstar costs. As a
result of the above, EBITDA as reported more than doubled to $116 million in
1999 from $51 million in 1998.
Depreciation and amortization rose to $124 million in 1999 from $95 million
in 1998, and excludes depreciation and amortization of unconsolidated affiliates
of $48 million and $39 million for 1999 and 1998, respectively, primarily for
Satmex. The increase primarily results from the inclusion of Loral Orion's
depreciation, and the amortization of cost in excess of Loral Orion's net assets
acquired for nine months in 1999 versus six months in 1998, the depreciation of
Telstar 6 in 1999 and other fixed asset additions.
Interest and investment income increased to $59 million in 1999 from $41
million in 1998, principally due to $7 million of non-cash interest income
related to warrants received in connection with the Globalstar credit agreement
(see Note 8 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements) and $8
million of dividend income on Loral's 1999 investment in GTL preferred stock.
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Interest expense was $67 million in 1999, net of capitalized interest of
$59 million, versus $38 million in 1998, net of capitalized interest of $38
million. The increase in interest expense in 1999 was primarily due to including
interest expense for Loral Orion for nine months in 1999 versus six months in
1998 and interest expense on the $350 million 9.5% senior notes issued in
January 1999, partially offset by increased capitalized interest in 1999.
In 1998, the Company realized a $35 million gain on the sale of GTL common
stock.
For 1999, the income tax benefit of $28 million included a non-recurring
tax benefit of $34 million relating to a tax law change affecting the future
utilization of Loral Orion's pre-acquisition loss carryforwards. Excluding this
non-recurring benefit, the Company recorded an income tax provision of $6
million on a loss before income taxes of $16 million, yielding an effective rate
of 36.3%. For 1998, the Company recorded an income tax benefit of $11 million on
a loss of $42 million before income taxes and before the $35 million gain on the
sale of GTL stock (which was tax free to the Company), yielding an effective
rate of 24.9%. When comparing the provision recorded for 1999 on a loss to the
benefit recorded for 1998, the rate change is caused primarily by the impact of
additional state and local income tax expense and non-deductible amortization of
cost in excess of net assets acquired for 1999.
The minority interest benefit primarily reflects the reduction of
CyberStar's loss attributed to CyberStar's other investor, who owned 17.6% as of
September 30, 1999.
The equity in net loss of affiliates was $104 million in 1999 compared to
$93 million in 1998. Loral's share of Globalstar's losses, net of the related
tax benefits, was $58 million in 1999 compared to $48 million in 1998 (which
includes Loral's share of the $17 million loss on launch failure). This increase
is primarily due to Globalstar's increased development and start-up costs and
Loral's increased ownership percentage in Globalstar in 1999 at approximately
43% for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 versus an average of
approximately 41% for the nine months ended September 30, 1998. Loral's share of
Satmex's loss was $23 million for 1999, after eliminating the profit on the sale
of three transponders to Loral Skynet, and $15 million for 1998. Also included
as equity in net loss of affiliates is Loral's share of Europe*Star's losses,
SkyBridge Limited Partnership's losses, and losses from other affiliates (see
Note 4 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements).
Preferred distributions of $35 million for 1999 and 1998 relate to the
Series C Preferred Stock.
As a result of the above, the net loss applicable to common stockholders
for 1999 was $124 million or $0.43 per basic and diluted share, compared to a
net loss applicable to common stockholders of $120 million or $0.45 per basic
and diluted share for 1998. Basic and diluted weighted average shares were 290
million for 1999 and 268 million for 1998 (see Note 7 to the unaudited condensed
consolidated financial statements). This increase is primarily due to the 23
million shares issued to the public in June 1998 and the 18 million shares
issued to acquire Orion in March 1998.
RESULTS BY OPERATING SEGMENT FOR THE NINE MONTHS
Satellite Manufacturing and Technology
Revenues for SS/L, before intercompany eliminations, were $1.039 billion in
1999 versus $921 million in 1998. EBITDA in 1999, before intercompany
eliminations, rose to $96 million from $60 million in 1998, due to higher
revenue and margins.
Fixed Satellite Services
FSS revenue for 1999 was $249 million, including the sale of three
transponders by Satmex to Loral Skynet for $25.5 million, versus $186 million in
1998. EBITDA was $145 million in 1999, including $11 million related to the sale
of three transponders by Satmex to Loral Skynet, up from EBITDA of $130 million
in 1998.
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Data Services
Revenues for the data services segment in 1999 was $57 million versus $25
million in 1998, primarily from growth in Loral Orion's corporate data
networking, Internet and intranet services businesses and from including Loral
Orion's data service business for nine months in 1999 versus six months in 1998.
EBITDA before development costs in 1999 was a loss of $5 million compared to a
loss of $10 million in 1998. Total development and start up costs for CyberStar
were reduced to $13 million in 1999 from $25 million in 1998.
Global Mobile Telephony
Globalstar's development and start up costs were $120 million in 1999 as
compared to $98 million for 1998 (which includes a $17 million loss on launch
failure). The rise in costs relates primarily to increased activities in
anticipation of the start of service. Globalstar is expending significant funds
for the development, construction, testing and deployment of the Globalstar
System and expects such losses to continue through the year 2000.
ACQUISITIONS AND INVESTMENTS IN AFFILIATES
Global Mobile Telephony
Globalstar
In January 1999, GTL completed a private offering of $350 million of
convertible redeemable preferred stock (of which Loral purchased $150 million
face amount, to maintain its prior ownership percentage). GTL in turn used the
net proceeds from its offering to purchase redeemable preferred partnership
interests of Globalstar, which in turn is using the proceeds for the development
and deployment of the Globalstar System.
As of September 30, 1999, Loral had a 42.5% interest in Globalstar ordinary
partnership interests.
In August 1999, Globalstar completed a $500 million credit facility with
Bank of America. The credit facility is guaranteed by two subsidiaries of Loral,
which have pledged certain assets to support the transaction. Loral received
consideration for its guarantee in the form of warrants to purchase an aggregate
of 3,450,000 Globalstar partnership interests (equivalent to approximately 13.8
million shares of GTL common stock) (see Liquidity and Capital Resources).
Fixed Satellite Services
Satmex
On March 30, 1999, Loral acquired 577,554 shares of preferred stock of
Satmex at a purchase price of $30.3 million. The preferred stock has limited
voting rights, pays a dividend in common stock of Satmex and is exchangeable, at
Satmex's option, into common stock of Satmex based upon a predetermined exchange
ratio.
Loral Orion
On March 20, 1998, Loral acquired all of the outstanding stock of Loral
Orion in exchange for Loral common stock. Loral issued 18 million shares of its
common stock and assumed existing exercisable Orion options and warrants to
purchase an aggregate of 1.4 million shares of Loral common stock. The resulting
purchase price was $472.5 million. Loral accounted for the acquisition as a
purchase and has included the results of operations of Loral Orion from April 1,
1998.
Europe*Star
In December 1998, Loral finalized its strategic partnership with a
subsidiary of Alcatel to jointly build and operate Europe*Star, a geostationary
satellite system designed to provide broadcast and telecommunications services
to Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, India, and South Africa. Alcatel
will serve as the primary contractor of the Europe*Star turnkey system. SS/L
will provide the satellite bus and test and integrate the satellites.
Europe*Star is a member of the Loral Global Alliance of FSS providers, which is
led by Loral Skynet. Through September 30, 1999, Loral had invested $66 million
in Europe*Star.
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Data Services
On July 31, 1999, CyberStar acquired Global Access Services ("Global
Access"), a business television unit of Williams Communications, Inc. for $11.5
million in cash. Global Access, which is included as part of Loral's data
service segment, provides business television, video conferencing and other
communication services to companies in various parts of the world through
networks operated in Singapore, Dallas, London and Johannesburg. The results of
operations of Global Access are not considered material to the Company.
See Fixed Satellite Services above (Loral Orion).
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Loral intends to capitalize on its innovative capabilities, market position
and advanced technologies to offer value-added satellite-based services as part
of the evolving worldwide communications networks and, where appropriate, to
form strategic alliances with major telecommunications service providers and
equipment manufacturers to enhance and expand its satellite-based communications
service opportunities. In order to pursue such opportunities, Loral may seek
funds from strategic partners and other investors, and through incurrence of
debt or the issuance of additional equity.
Debt
In January 1999, Loral completed a private offering of senior notes raising
approximately $350 million from selling 9.5% senior notes due 2006, of which a
portion was used to invest in $150 million face amount of GTL's $350 million
offering of convertible redeemable preferred stock, thereby maintaining Loral's
prior proportionate ownership position in Globalstar. The remainder of the funds
raised are being used for general corporate purposes, including investments in
its other core businesses and to pursue emerging satellite services
opportunities worldwide.
On November 14, 1997, the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Loral SpaceCom
Corporation, entered into an $850 million credit facility with a group of banks.
The facility consists of a $500 million revolving credit facility (of which $175
million of letters of credit can be written against), a $275 million term loan
and a $75 million letter of credit facility. The facility replaced SS/L's then
existing credit facility. The facility is secured by the stock of Loral SpaceCom
Corporation and SS/L and contains various covenants, including an interest
coverage ratio, debt to capitalization ratios and restrictions on cash transfers
to its parent. As of September 30, 1999, there were $744 million of borrowings
and $102 million of letters of credit outstanding under this credit facility.
As of September 30, 1999, Loral also had a $10 million Canadian Dollar
letter of credit outstanding.
Loral Orion's outstanding debt as of September 30, 1999, was $957 million,
is non-recourse to Loral, and includes certain restrictions on Loral Orion's
ability to pay dividends or make loans to Loral.
Cash
As of September 30, 1999, Loral had $266 million of cash and cash
equivalents. Loral intends to utilize its existing capital base and access to
the capital markets to construct and operate additional satellites, make
additional investments in Globalstar and Globalstar service provider
opportunities, invest in its other core businesses, and to pursue emerging
satellite service opportunities worldwide.
Restricted and Segregated Cash
As of September 30, 1999, Loral Orion had approximately $50 million of
restricted cash for interest payments on its senior notes and $147 million of
segregated cash expected to be used for the final payment on the purchase of
Apstar IIR. Restricted and segregated cash increased as of September 30, 1999,
as a result of receiving the insurance proceeds from the Orion 3 launch failure.
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Fixed Satellite Services
Loral Skynet
Loral Skynet currently has four high-power satellites in orbit, including
Telstar 7 which was launched in September 1999 aboard an Ariane launch vehicle.
Telstar 7 is expected to go into revenue generating service in the fourth
quarter of 1999. Loral intends to expand Loral Skynet's business to become a
worldwide satellite service provider through the construction of additional
satellites. As of September 30, 1999, Loral Skynet has two additional satellites
under construction by SS/L.
Loral Orion
Loral Orion currently has three satellites in orbit (Orion 1, Orion 2 and
Apstar IIR). Orion 2 was launched aboard an Ariane launch vehicle in October
1999 into the orbital slot located at 15 degrees W.L., where in-orbit testing is
being conducted. Loral is currently in negotiations with Eutelsat to complete
the coordination of Orion 2 with the Eutelsat satellite in the region. Orion 2
is expected to go into revenue generating service in January 2000. Loral intends
to fund approximately $60 million of the construction cost of Orion 2, of which
$52 million was funded through September 30, 1999.
On May 4, 1999, the Orion 3 broadcast video and data communications
satellite was placed into a lower-than-expected orbit after its launch on a
Boeing Delta III rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Station, Florida. According to
Boeing, the Delta III's second stage apparently failed to complete its second
stage burn, and, as a result, the satellite, manufactured by Hughes Space and
Communications Corporation, achieved an orbit well below the planned final
altitude. As a result, the satellite cannot be used for its intended purpose.
The satellite and launch were fully insured for approximately $266 million,
which was received in the third quarter of 1999. DACOM Corporation, a Korean
communications company which had purchased eight transponders on Orion 3 for a
total of $89 million, had made prepayments of approximately $34 million to the
Company. Under the agreement with DACOM, the amount prepaid was refunded in July
1999. Loral Orion's debt covenants require that the insurance proceeds be used
to acquire a replacement satellite within 15 months of receipt of such proceeds,
or to pay down debt.
On September 28, 1999, Loral Asia Pacific Satellite (HK) Limited ("Loral
Orion HK"), a subsidiary of Loral Orion, purchased from APT Satellite Company
Limited ("APT") all transponder capacity on the Apstar IIR satellite, (except
for one C-band transponder retained by APT) for approximately $273 million.
Apstar IIR, which was manufactured by SS/L, was launched in October 1997 and has
an expected mission life of 15 years and a estimated remaining useful life of 13
years. Loral Orion HK will have full use of 27 C-band and 16 Ku-band
transponders aboard Apstar IIR for the remaining life of the satellite. Located
at 76.5 degrees E.L., Apstar IIR covers a region that includes Asia, Europe,
Africa and Australia, which represents over 75% of the world's population. Under
the purchase agreement, Loral Orion HK will also have the option to lease from
APT replacement satellites upon the end of life of Apstar IIR. For 1999,
expected earnings from Orion 3, which will now not be received, will be offset,
in part by, earnings from Apstar IIR from September 28, 1999.
On September 28, 1999, Loral Orion HK made an initial payment of
approximately $79 million to APT and agreed to pay approximately $194 million in
cash to APT over the next six months as follows: approximately $12 million on
December 31, 1999 and approximately $182 million on March 27, 2000. Insurance
proceeds from the Orion 3 failure were used to fund the initial payment and will
be used to fund a portion of the remaining payments. Loral has guaranteed Loral
Orion HK's obligations to APT under the purchase agreement.
Based upon its current expectations for growth, Loral Orion anticipates it
will have additional funding requirements over the next three years to fund the
purchase of VSAT's, senior note interest payments, other capital expenditures
and other operating needs. Interest charges on the senior notes are fully
provided for by restricted cash through July 2000. Loral Orion does not have a
revolving credit facility. Accordingly, Loral Orion will need to secure funding
from Loral, or raise additional financing. Sources of additional capital may
include public or private debt, equity financings or strategic investments. To
the extent that Loral Orion seeks
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to raise additional debt financing, the indentures limit the amount of such
additional debt (under a variety of provisions contained in such indentures) and
prohibit Loral Orion from using Orion 1, Orion 2 and Apstar IIR or the insurance
proceeds from Orion 3 as collateral for indebtedness for money borrowed. If
Loral Orion requires additional financing and is unable to obtain such financing
from Loral or from outside sources in the amounts and at the times needed, there
would be a material adverse effect on Loral Orion.
Satmex
Satmex currently has three satellites in orbit (Satmex 5, Solidaridad 1 and
Solidaridad 2) and one satellite in inclined orbit (Morelos 2). On April 28,
1999, Solidaridad 1 experienced a loss of its primary satellite control
processor. Service was restored after 14 hours, using the back up satellite
control processor. Failure of the back up satellite control processor would
result in the loss of Solidaridad 1.
On March 31, 1999, Satmex redeemed $35 million of its secured floating rate
notes using proceeds from the sale of preferred stock, of which Loral purchased
$30.3 million. On September 30, 1999, Satmex redeemed an additional $50 million
of its secured floating rate notes. The related covenants of such debt restrict
the ability of Satmex to pay dividends to Loral.
For the remainder of 1999, Satmex believes that its cash flow from
operations and the availability of its revolving credit facility will be
adequate to service its interest and debt repayment requirements and ensure
compliance with the covenants of its debt agreements. Thereafter, Satmex
believes that its future operating cash flow will be sufficient to service its
interest and debt repayment requirements; but, may not be adequate to maintain
certain financial ratios required by its debt agreements.
Global Mobile Telephony
Globalstar
On October 11, 1999, Globalstar announced a phased roll-out of service in
regions of the world covered by its first nine gateways. By the end of 1999,
Globalstar expects to have a total of nine gateways in operation. All of the 38
gateways on order have been manufactured and are ready for installation.
From January 1, to October 31, 1999, Globalstar had nine successful
launches, of four satellites each, aboard a combination of Soyuz and Delta
launch vehicles, bringing the total number of satellites in orbit to 44.
Globalstar had previously launched its first two groups of four satellites each
in 1998. The first 40 Globalstar satellites have reached their final orbital
positions and are currently being used to test system functionality and to
support service provider friendly user trials in preparation for the start of
service. Four of the launched satellites are expected to arrive in their final
orbital positions in December 1999. As of October 31, 1999, in addition to the
44 satellites already in orbit, Globalstar had four completed satellites on hand
and four more in final integration and test. Globalstar's current launch plan
includes two launches of four satellites each, using a Soyuz and a Delta rocket.
According to the plan, Globalstar will have achieved its full constellation of
48 satellites and four in-orbit spares by January 2000. Only 32 in-orbit
satellites are required to initiate the start of service.
During 1999, Globalstar incurred $509 million for the design, construction
and deployment of the space and ground segments ("System Cost"), $153 million
for capitalized interest (including $26 million of non-cash interest), and $139
million of pre-operating losses. Through September 30, 1999, Globalstar incurred
costs of $2.59 billion for the System Cost, $438 million for capitalized
interest (including $82 million of non-cash interest) and $546 million of
pre-operating losses. Globalstar's estimated costs through December 31, 1999,
are $2.66 billion for the System Cost, $490 million for capitalized interest
(including $100 million of non-cash interest) and $677 million of pre-operating
losses. In addition, further expenditures on system software for the improvement
of system functionality beyond those planned for the start of service, for an
additional eight spare satellites (for which the cost and payment terms have not
been finalized with SS/L) and financing that Globalstar is providing to the
service providers for the purchase of gateways, fixed access terminals and
handsets, are estimated to be $493 million, of which $149 million has been
incurred as of September 30, 1999 and $220 million is expected to be incurred as
of December 31, 1999. However,
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Globalstar expects to receive $231 million from the service providers, as
repayment of financing provided to them for the purchase of gateways, fixed
access terminals and handsets. Net funds raised or committed through September
30, 1999 total $4.2 billion, including $500 million of vendor financing from
Qualcomm (of which the last $100 million will be drawn during 2000) for which
the terms of $400 million are still being finalized. In consideration for the
additional vendor financing, Qualcomm is expected to receive warrants to
purchase Globalstar partnership interests similar to that received by Loral (see
below). Of the total net funds raised or committed through September 30, 1999,
$250 million must be repaid as early as June 30, 2000, unless it is extended or
refinanced. Additional financing will be required if service revenues are
insufficient to cover cash interest and operating costs estimated to be
approximately $125 million per quarter. Although Globalstar believes it will be
able to obtain these additional funds, there can be no assurance that such funds
will be available on favorable terms or on a timely basis, if at all.
On January 21, 1999, Globalstar sold to GTL seven million units (face
amount of $50 per unit) of 8% Redeemable Preferred Partnership Interests
("RPPIs"), in connection with GTL's offering of seven million shares (face
amount of $50 per share) of 8% Convertible Redeemable Preferred Stock due 2011
(the "Preferred Stock"). The Preferred Stock is convertible into shares of GTL
common stock at a conversion price of $23.2563 per share. Loral purchased three
million shares or $150 million face amount of the $350 million of the Preferred
Stock offered, to maintain its ownership percentage. Dividends on the RPPIs and
the Preferred Stock accrue at 8% per annum and are payable quarterly. Globalstar
is using the funds for the development, construction and deployment of the
Globalstar System.
In July 1999, Globalstar and GTL filed a shelf registration statement with
the SEC covering up to $500 million of securities. Under the registration
statement, Globalstar may, from time to time, offer debt securities, which may
be either senior or subordinated or secured or unsecured and GTL may, from time
to time, offer shares of common stock, preferred stock or warrants, all at
prices and on terms to be determined at the time of the offering. Proceeds from
any offering would be used for general corporate purposes, which may include
refinancing of outstanding indebtedness.
On August 5, 1999, Globalstar entered into a $500 million credit agreement
with a group of banks for the build-out of the Globalstar System. The credit
agreement provides for a $100 million three-year revolving credit facility
("Revolver"), a $100 million three-year term loan ("Term Loan A") and a $300
million four-year term loan ("Term Loan B"). Borrowings under the facilities
bear interest, at Globalstar's option, at various rates based on margins over
the lead bank's base rate or the London Interbank Offer Rate ("LIBOR") for
periods of one to six months. Globalstar pays a commitment fee on the unused
portion of the facilities. The credit agreement contains customary financial
covenants that commence March 31, 2001 and other customary covenants.
The credit facility is guaranteed by Loral SatCom Ltd. and Loral Satellite,
Inc., wholly owned subsidiaries of Loral. The guarantee is secured by the pledge
of certain assets of Loral and its subsidiaries, including the stock of the
guarantors and the Telstar 6 and Telstar 7 satellites. The guarantee agreement
contains customary financial covenants of the guarantors, including maintenance
of a minimum collateral coverage ratio and maintenance of a combined minimum net
worth and combined EBITDA. In addition, the guarantee agreement contains
customary limitations on indebtedness, liens, fundamental changes, asset sales,
dividends (except that the guarantors may pay dividends to their parents
provided that combined aggregate cash on hand at the guarantors is at least
equal to $50 million and the guarantors hold an intercompany note due from Loral
for at least $100 million), investments, capital expenditures, creating liens
other than those created pursuant to the guarantee and transactions with
affiliates.
In consideration for the guarantee, Loral and certain Loral subsidiaries
received warrants to purchase an aggregate of 3,450,000 Globalstar partnership
interests (equivalent to approximately 13,800,000 shares of common stock of GTL)
at an exercise price of $91.00 per partnership interest (equivalent to $22.75
per share of GTL common stock, the average of the high and low trading prices of
GTL common stock on August 5, 1999, the closing date of the credit facility).
The warrants vest in stages (provided that the guarantee is then in effect): 50%
on February 5, 2000, 25% on August 5, 2000 and the remaining 25% on August 5,
2001. The
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warrants are immediately exercisable after vesting and have a seven-year term.
Globalstar may call the warrants after August 5, 2001 if the market price of GTL
common stock exceeds $45.50 for a certain period. After giving effect to the
issuance of the warrants, Loral's interest in Globalstar on a fully-diluted
basis increased from 42% to 45%. As of September 30, 1999, Globalstar had drawn
down the $300 million Term Loan B. On November 12, 1999, Globalstar drew down
the $100 million Term Loan A.
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
In connection with the merger between Loral Corporation and Lockheed Martin
Corporation ("Lockheed Martin"), Lockheed Martin assumed approximately $206
million of the guarantee under the Globalstar credit agreement. The balance of
$44 million of the guarantee was assumed by various Globalstar partners,
including $11.7 million by SS/L. Loral has agreed to indemnify Lockheed Martin
for its liability, if any, in excess of $150 million under its guarantee of the
Globalstar credit agreement.
In June 1998, Loral guaranteed a $115 million term loan. The current
maturity of this term loan is February 29, 2000.
Prior to its acquisition by Loral, Loral Skynet sold several transponders
under which title to specific transponders was transferred to the customer.
Under the terms of the sales contracts, Loral Skynet continues to operate the
satellites on which the transponders are located and provides a warranty for a
period of 10 to 14 years. Depending on the contract, Loral Skynet is required to
replace any transponders failing to meet operating specifications. All customers
are entitled to a refund equal to the reimbursement value, as defined, in the
event there is no replacement. The reimbursement value is determined based on
the original purchase price plus an interest factor from the time the payment
was received to acceptance of the transponder by the customer, reduced on a
straight-line basis over the warranty period. In case of satellite failure, the
reimbursement value may be paid from proceeds received from insurance policies.
In 1997, two satellites built by SS/L experienced solar array circuit
failures. One customer asserted that, in light of the failures and uncertainty
as to future failure, it had not accepted the satellite. Loral believes that
this customer was contractually required to accept the satellite at completion
of in-orbit testing and that risk of loss has passed to the customer. SS/L
settled the other customer's claims in 1997. In 1998, another SS/L-built
satellite experienced degradation in the performance of two of its Ku-band
antennaes, which SS/L currently estimates could result in the loss of
approximately 25% of the applicable orbital incentives, although additional
warranty claims could be made. Loral's 1998 consolidated financial statements
include the estimated impact of these events. Management believes that these
matters will not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or
results of operations of Loral.
SS/L is a target of a grand jury investigation being conducted by the
office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia with respect to
possible violations of export control laws that may have occurred in connection
with the participation of SS/L employees on a committee formed in the wake of
the 1996 crash of a Long March rocket in China and whose purpose was to consider
whether studies of the crash made by the Chinese had correctly identified the
cause of the failure. The Company is not in a position to predict the direction
or outcome of the investigation. If SS/L were to be indicted and convicted of a
criminal violation of the Arms Export Control Act, it would be subject to a fine
of $1 million per violation and could be debarred from certain export privileges
and, possibly, from participation in government contracts. Since many of SS/L's
satellites are built for foreign customers and/or launched on foreign rockets,
such a debarment would have a material adverse effect on SS/L's business, and
therefore the Company. Indictment for such violations would subject SS/L to
discretionary debarment from further export licenses. Whether or not SS/L is
indicted or convicted, SS/L remains subject to the State Department's general
statutory authority to prohibit exports of satellites and related services if it
finds a violation of the Arms Export Control Act that puts SS/L's reliability in
question, and it can suspend export privileges whenever it determines that
grounds for debarment exist and that such suspension "is reasonably necessary to
protect world peace or the security or foreign policy of the United States."
As far as SS/L can determine, no sensitive information or technology was
conveyed to the Chinese, and no secret or classified information was discussed
with or reported to them. SS/L believes that its employees acted openly and in
good faith and that none engaged in intentional misconduct. Accordingly, the
Company does not believe that SS/L has committed a criminal violation of the
export control laws. The Company does
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not expect the grand jury investigation or its outcome to result in a material
adverse effect upon its business. However, there can be no assurance as to these
conclusions.
On December 23, 1998, the Office of Defense Trade Controls ("ODTC") of the
U.S. Department of State temporarily suspended the previously approved technical
assistance agreement under which SS/L had been preparing for the launch of the
ChinaSat-8 satellite. According to ODTC, the purpose of the temporary suspension
is to permit that agency to review the agreement for conformity with
newly-enacted legislation (Section 74 of the Arms Export Control Act) with
respect to the export of missile equipment or technology. SS/L has complied with
ODTC's instructions, and believes that a review of the agreement will show that
its terms comply with the new law. The ODTC, however, has not yet completed its
review, and the scheduled launch date for ChinaSat-8 is being delayed. If such a
delay were to continue for an extended period, or if the suspension was not
lifted, SS/L's customer could decide to terminate the contract. If such a
termination were to occur, SS/L would have to refund advances received from
ChinaSat ($134 million as of September 30, 1999) and may incur penalties of up
to $13 million and believes it would incur costs of approximately $38 million to
refurbish and retrofit the satellite so that it could be sold to another
customer. There can be no assurance, however, that SS/L will be able to find
such a replacement customer. Loral has entered into negotiations with its
customer to make accommodations for this delay in shipment, including the
provision of replacement capacity to offset the costs incurred by the customer.
Negotiations are expected to conclude during the fourth quarter of 1999, however
the ultimate terms and conditions of this negotiation are not determinable at
this time.
In March 1999, jurisdiction for satellite licensing was transferred from
the Commerce Department to the State Department, and the State Department has
issued regulations relating to the export of, and disclosure of technical
information related to, satellites and related equipment. SS/L anticipates that
obtaining licenses and technical assistance agreements under these new
regulations will take more time and will be considerably more burdensome than in
the past. Delays in obtaining the necessary licenses and technical assistance
agreements may delay SS/L's performance on existing contracts, and, as a result,
SS/L may incur penalties or lose incentive payments under these contracts. In
addition, such delays may have an adverse effect on SS/L's ability to compete
against foreign satellite manufacturers for new satellite contracts.
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net cash used in operating activities for the nine months ended September
30, 1999 was $199 million, primarily due to increases in accounts receivable and
contracts in process of $79 million, launch vehicle deposits of $86 million,
long-term receivables of $56 million and other assets of $48 million and a
decrease in customer advances of $61 million. This was offset in part by funds
generated from EBITDA of $116 million. Net cash used in operating activities for
the nine months ended September 30, 1998 was $30 million, primarily due to
increases in inventories of $58 million and long-term receivables of $31 million
and a decrease in customer advances of $53 million, accounts payable of $21
million and income taxes payable of $21 million. This was offset by a decrease
in launch vehicle deposits of $41 million and long term liabilities of $56
million, and funds generated by EBITDA of $51 million.
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Net cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended September
30, 1999 was $542 million, primarily as a result of $428 million of capital
expenditures mainly for the construction of satellites, the $146 million cost of
acquiring GTL preferred stock and $101 million of other investments in
affiliates, offset by a reduction in restricted and segregated cash of $144
million used primarily for the initial payment for Apstar IIR and Loral Orion
interest payments. Net cash used in investing activities for the nine months
ended September 30, 1998 was $322 million, as a result of $437 million of
capital expenditures and $460 million of investments in affiliates, offset by a
reduction in restricted cash of $276 million and $54 million of cash acquired in
connection with the Orion acquisition and proceeds from sale of investment in
affiliates of $245 million.
NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net cash provided by financing activities for the nine months ended
September 30, 1999 was $460 million, primarily due to the $344 million of
proceeds from the issuance of senior notes, and borrowings of
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$127 million under the revolving credit facility. Net cash provided by financing
activities for the nine months ended September 30, 1998 was $775 million,
primarily from the net proceeds from the issuance of common stock of $603
million and borrowings of $145 million under the revolving credit facility and
$29 million under the note purchase facility.
OTHER MATTERS
Effect of Year 2000
The Year 2000 issue is the result of computer programs which were written
using two digits rather than four to signify a year (i.e., the year 1999 is
denoted as "99" and not "1999"). Computer programs written using only two digits
may recognize the year 2000 as the year 1900. This could result in a system
failure or miscalculations causing disruption of operations.
Loral and its operating affiliates, Globalstar and Satmex, have implemented
a Year 2000 program (the "Year 2000 Program") for their internal products,
system and equipment, as well as for key vendor and customer supplied products,
systems and equipment. As part of the Year 2000 Program, Loral and its operating
affiliates are assessing the Year 2000 capabilities of, among other things,
their satellites, ground equipment, research and development activities,
manufacturing processes and facility management systems. The Year 2000 Program
consists of the following phases: inventory of Year 2000 items, assessment
(including prioritization), remediation (including modification, upgrading and
replacement), testing and auditing. This five-step program is divided into six
major sections covering both information and non-information technology systems:
1) business systems, 2) technical systems, 3) products and services, 4) imbedded
hardware/firmware, 5) vendor supplied products and 6) customer provided
products. As of September 30, 1999, Loral and its operating affiliates had
completed approximately 99% of the inventory phase and approximately 99% of the
assessment phase. Loral expects to complete all phases of its Year 2000 Program
during the fourth quarter of 1999, prior to any potential material impact on the
operations of Loral and its operating affiliates.
Both internal and external resources are being utilized to execute Loral's
plan. The program to address Year 2000 has been underway since July 1997. The
incremental costs incurred through September 30, 1999 for this effort by Loral
and its operating affiliates were approximately $5.3 million. Based on the
efforts of Loral and its operating affiliates to date, Loral anticipates
additional incremental expenses of approximately $2.3 million will be incurred
to substantially complete the effort.
As an added safeguard against the possibility that a Year 2000 related
issue will adversely effect Loral's ability to continue operations, contingency
plans are being developed under the assumption that worst case scenarios are
encountered in critical areas. Emphasis is being placed upon the action to be
taken if there is discontinuance of services and/or lack of delivery of
compliant products from third party suppliers, including utilities which provide
power, water, fuel and telecommunications. Baseline contingency plans are
expected to be completed prior to the end of the fourth quarter of 1999. Loral
believes that adequate time will be available to insure these contingency plans
are developed, assessed and implemented prior to a Year 2000 issue having a
material negative impact on the operations of Loral. However, there can be no
assurances that such plans will be completed on a timely basis.
The cost of the program and the dates on which Loral believes it will
substantially complete Year 2000 modifications are based on management's best
estimates. Such estimates were derived using software surveys and programs to
evaluate calendar date exposures and numerous assumptions of future events,
including the continued availability of certain resources, third-party Year 2000
readiness and other factors. Because none of these estimates can be guaranteed,
actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated.
Specific factors that might cause an adjustment of costs are: number of
personnel trained in this area, the ability to locate and correct all relevant
computer codes, the ability to validate supplier certification, the ability of
vendors to meet specific commitments and similar uncertainties.
Loral's failure to remediate a material Year 2000 problem could result in
an interruption or failure of certain basic business operations. These failures
could materially and adversely affect Loral's results of
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operations, liquidity and financial condition. Ongoing assessments are made by
Loral and its operating affiliates regarding Year 2000 readiness of their key
third-party suppliers. Information requests are distributed to such suppliers
and replies are evaluated. When the risk is deemed material, on-site visits to
suppliers are conducted to verify the adequacy of the information received.
However, due to the general uncertainty of the Year 2000 problem, including
uncertainty with regard to third-party suppliers and customers, Loral is unable
to determine at this time whether the consequences of Year 2000 failures will
have an adverse material impact on Loral's results of operations, liquidity or
financial condition. There can be no assurance given that Loral's Year 2000
Program will be successful in avoiding any interruption or failure of certain
basic business operations, which may have a material adverse effect on the
Loral's results of operations or financial position.
Accounting Pronouncements
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement No.
133 Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities ("SFAS 133"),
which requires that all derivative instruments be recorded on the balance sheet
at their fair value. Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recorded each
period in current earnings or other comprehensive income, depending on whether a
derivative is designated as part of a hedge transaction and, if it is, the type
of hedge transaction. Loral has not yet determined the impact that the adoption
of SFAS 133 will have on its earnings or financial position. Loral is required
to adopt SFAS 133 on January 1, 2001.
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ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
On October 28, 1999, the Company announced that Dr. Gregory J. Clark would
leave his position as President and Chief Operating Officer effective December
1, 1999 and that Eric J. Zahler, Executive Vice President, and Robert E. Berry,
Senior Vice President and Chairman of Space Systems/Loral, Inc., would assume
his responsibilities.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits
The following exhibits are filed as part of this report:
Exhibit 12 -- Computation of Deficiency of Earnings to Cover Fixed Charges
Exhibit 27 -- Financial Data Schedule
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
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DATE OF REPORT DESCRIPTION
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<S> <C> <C>
August 5, 1999 Item 5 -- Other Events Globalstar credit agreement
August 18, 1999 Item 5 -- Other Events Apstar IIR acquisition.
Item 7(c) -- Exhibits Lease agreement, dated August
18, 1999, by and between
Loral Asia Pacific Satellite
(HK) Limited and APT
Satellite Company Limited.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
LORAL SPACE & COMMUNICATIONS LTD.
Registrant
/s/ RICHARD J. TOWNSEND
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Richard J. Townsend
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer) and
Registrant's Authorized Officer
Date: November 12, 1999
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION
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<S> <C>
Exhibit 12 -- Computation of Deficiency of Earnings to Cover Fixed
Charges
Exhibit 27 -- Financial Data Schedule
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EXHIBIT 12
LORAL SPACE & COMMUNICATIONS LTD.
COMPUTATION OF DEFICIENCY OF EARNINGS TO COVER FIXED CHARGES
(IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
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<CAPTION>
NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
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1999 1998
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Loss before income taxes, equity in net loss of affiliates
and minority interest..................................... $(15,651) $ (7,283)
Plus fixed charges:
Interest cost............................................. 126,661 76,481
Interest component of rent expense(1)..................... 3,438 3,379
Less: capitalized interest, net of amortization............. 59,477 38,393
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Earnings available to cover fixed charges................... $ 54,971 $ 34,184
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Fixed charges(2)............................................ $177,558 $130,133
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Deficiency of earnings to cover fixed charges............... $122,587 $ 95,949
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(1) The interest component of rent expense is deemed to be approximately 25% of
total rent expense.
(2) Fixed charges include preferred dividends as adjusted for the Company's
effective tax rate, excluding one-time events.
<TABLE> <S> <C>
<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF LORAL SPACE & COMMUNICATIONS LTD. FOR THE NINE MONTHS
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
STATEMENTS.
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<MULTIPLIER> 1,000
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<PERIOD-TYPE> 9-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-1999
<PERIOD-END> SEP-30-1999
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<SECURITIES> 0
<RECEIVABLES> 487,788
<ALLOWANCES> 3,837
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<CURRENT-ASSETS> 1,179,656
<PP&E> 2,212,891
<DEPRECIATION> (282,345)
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 5,734,886
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 693,521
<BONDS> 1,986,818
459
736,704
<COMMON> 2,448
<OTHER-SE> 2,072,249
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY> 5,734,886
<SALES> 1,031,515
<TOTAL-REVENUES> 1,031,515
<CGS> 886,641
<TOTAL-COSTS> 1,039,207
<OTHER-EXPENSES> 0
<LOSS-PROVISION> 0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 67,184
<INCOME-PRETAX> (15,651)
<INCOME-TAX> (27,878)
<INCOME-CONTINUING> (89,033)
<DISCONTINUED> 0
<EXTRAORDINARY> 0
<CHANGES> 0
<NET-INCOME> (123,852)
<EPS-BASIC> (0.43)
<EPS-DILUTED> (0.43)
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