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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K/A
CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934
DATE OF REPORT: June 2, 1999
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YAHOO! INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
0-26822
(Commission File Number)
DELAWARE 77-0398689
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
3420 CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA 95051
(Address of principal executive offices, with zip code)
(408) 731-3300
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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The Registrant hereby amends and restates its Report on Form 8-K filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 2, 1999.
ITEM 2. ACQUISITION OR DISPOSITION OF ASSETS
On May 26, 1999, Yahoo! Inc. ("Yahoo!") acquired Encompass, Inc.
("Encompass"), a market leader of software designed to give consumers easy and
compelling access to the Web. The acquisition, which is being accounted for as a
pooling of interests, is valued at approximately $130 million to be paid through
the issuance of Yahoo! common stock. Copies of the press release dated as of May
27, 1999 and the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of May 19, 1999 are
included herein as Exhibit 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, and are incorporated by
reference into this Item 2.
On May 28, 1999, Yahoo! completed the acquisition of GeoCities. A copy
of the press release is included herein as Exhibit 99.3 and is incorporated by
reference into this Item 2.
On May 28, 1999, Yahoo! acquired Online Anywhere, a leading provider of
Web delivery solutions for non-PC appliances. The acquisition, which is being
accounted for as a pooling of interests, is valued at approximately $80 million
to be paid through the issuance of Yahoo! common stock. Copies of the press
release dated as of June 2, 1999 and the Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as
of May 25, 1999 are included herein as Exhibit 99.4 and 99.5, respectively, and
are incorporated by reference into this Item 2.
Yahoo! will file registration statements on Form S-3 and Form S-8 with
the Securities and Exchange Commission during June 1999 to permit the resale of
the outstanding shares issued and options assumed in the acquisitions of
Encompass and Online Anywhere.
Attached as Exhibit 99.6 are the supplementary consolidated financial
statements for the three months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 and the three
years ended December 31, 1998 and the accompanying notes which reflect Yahoo!'s
financial position and the results of operations as if GeoCities, Encompass, and
Online Anywhere were wholly-owned subsidiaries of Yahoo! since inception.
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ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND EXHIBITS.
(c) EXHIBITS.
99.1* Press Release dated May 27, 1999.
99.2* Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of May 19, 1999 among
Yahoo! Inc., Scarlett Acquisition Corporation, and Encompass,
Inc.
99.3* Press Release dated May 28, 1999.
99.4* Press Release dated June 2, 1999.
99.5* Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of May 25, 1999 among
Yahoo! Inc., Airborne Acquisition Corporation, and Online
Anywhere.
99.6 Supplementary Consolidated Financial Statements of Yahoo!
Inc.
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* Previously filed.
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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.
YAHOO! INC.
Date: June 8, 1999 By: /s/ Gary Valenzuela
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Gary Valenzuela
Senior Vice President, Finance and
Administration, and Chief Financial Officer
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YAHOO! INC.
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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99.1* Press Release dated May 27, 1999.
99.2* Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of May 19, 1999 among
Yahoo! Inc., Scarlett Acquisition Corporation, and Encompass,
Inc.
99.3* Press Release dated May 28, 1999.
99.4* Press Release dated June 2, 1999.
99.5* Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of May 25, 1999 among
Yahoo! Inc., Airborne Acquisition Corporation, and Online
Anywhere.
99.6 Supplementary Consolidated Financial Statements of Yahoo! Inc.
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EXHIBIT 99.6
YAHOO! INC.
SUPPLEMENTARY CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations
Report of Independent Accountants
Supplementary Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 1999 (unaudited) and
December 31, 1998 and 1997
Supplementary Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended
March 31, 1999 and 1998 (unaudited) and for the years ended December 31, 1998,
1997, and 1996
Supplementary Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the three
months ended March 31, 1999 (unaudited) and for the years ended December 31,
1998, 1997, and 1996
Supplementary Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended
March 31, 1999 and 1998 (unaudited) and for the years ended December 31, 1998,
1997, and 1996
Notes to Supplementary Consolidated Financial Statements
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
EXCEPT FOR HISTORICAL INFORMATION, THE DISCUSSION IN THIS REPORT (INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE DISCUSSION UNDER THE HEADINGS "RESULTS OF OPERATIONS")
CONTAINS FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS THAT INVOLVE RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES. THE
COMPANY'S ACTUAL RESULTS COULD DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE DISCUSSED HEREIN.
FACTORS THAT COULD CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO SUCH DIFFERENCES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT
LIMITED TO, THE RISKS DISCUSSED UNDER THE CAPTION, "RISK FACTORS" IN THE
COMPANY'S QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MARCH 31, 1999 (A
COPY OF WHICH IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.SEC.GOV OR UPON REQUEST FROM THE COMPANY).
OVERVIEW
Yahoo! Inc. ("Yahoo!" or the "Company") is a global Internet media
company that offers a branded network of comprehensive information,
communication, and shopping services to millions of users daily. As the first
online navigational guide to the World Wide Web (the "Web"), www.yahoo.com is a
leading guide in terms of traffic, advertising, household and business user
reach, and is one of the most recognized brands associated with the Internet.
The Company was incorporated in California on March 5, 1995 and commenced
operations on that date. In August 1995, the Company commenced selling
advertisements on its Web pages and recognized its initial revenues. In April
1996, the Company completed its initial public offering.
On October 20, 1997, the Company completed the acquisition of Four11
Corporation ("Four11"), a privately-held online communications and Internet
directory company. Under the terms of the acquisition, which was accounted for
as a pooling of interests, the Company exchanged 6,022,880 shares of Yahoo!
Common Stock for all of Four11's outstanding shares and assumed 593,344 options
and warrants to purchase Yahoo! Common Stock. During the quarter ended December
31, 1997, the Company recorded a one-time charge of $3.9 million for the
acquisition. These costs consisted of investment banking fees, legal and
accounting fees, redundancy costs, and certain other expenses directly related
to the acquisition. The consolidated financial statements for the three years
ended December 31, 1998 and the accompanying notes reflect the Company's
financial position and the results of operations as if Four11 was a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company since inception.
On June 10, 1998, the Company completed the acquisition of all
outstanding shares of Viaweb Inc. ("Viaweb"), a provider of software and
services for hosting online stores, through the issuance of 1,574,364 shares of
Yahoo! Common Stock. All outstanding options to purchase Viaweb common stock
were converted into options to purchase 244,504 shares of Yahoo! Common Stock.
The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase in accordance with the
provisions of Accounting Principles Board Opinion ("APB") No. 16. Under the
purchase method of accounting, the purchase price is allocated to the assets
acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at the
date of the acquisition. Results of operations for Viaweb have been included
with those of the Company for periods subsequent to the date of acquisition.
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The total purchase price of the acquisition was $48.6 million including
acquisition expenses of $1.8 million. Of the purchase price, $15.0 million was
assigned to in-process research and development and expensed upon the
consummation of the acquisition. The purchase price was allocated to the assets
acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values as
determined by the Company and pursuant to discussions with the Staff of the
Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Staff").
Among the factors considered in discussions with the Staff in
determining the amount of the allocation of the purchase price to in-process
research and development were various factors such as estimating the stage of
development of each in-process research and development project at the date of
acquisition, estimating cash flows resulting from the expected revenues
generated from such projects, and discounting the net cash flows, in addition to
other assumptions. The remaining identified intangibles, including the value of
purchased technology and other intangibles will be amortized on a straight-line
basis over three and seven years, respectively. Amortization expense of
purchased technology and other intangible assets was $2.9 million and $2.0
million, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 1998. In addition, other
factors were considered in discussions with the Staff in determining the value
assigned to purchased in-process technology such as research projects in areas
supporting the online store technology (including significant enhancement to the
ability of the product to support multiple users and multiple servers),
developing functionality to support the ability to process credit card orders,
and enhancing the product's user interface by developing functionality that
would allow the product to be used outside of the United States. If none of
these projects is successfully developed, the Company's sales and profitability
may be adversely affected in future periods. Additionally, the failure of any
particular individual project in-process could impair the value of other
intangible assets acquired. The Company began to benefit from the purchased
in-process technology in late 1998.
Yahoo! is continuing the development efforts associated with online
store technology, credit card processing and to a lesser extent international
functionality. The development efforts with respect to the online store
technology and credit card processing are on schedule with Yahoo!'s original
assumptions with various features having been introduced as of December 31,
1998. Given the complexities of completing the international functionality,
Yahoo! continues to make progress in the development of these features and now
expects to be substantially complete by the end of June 1999.
On July 17, 1998, the Company completed the acquisition of WebCal
Corporation ("WebCal"), a privately-held developer and marketer of Web-based
calendaring and scheduling products, and publisher of EventCal, a comprehensive
database of world-wide public events. Under the terms of the acquisition, which
was accounted for as a pooling of interests, the Company exchanged 541,908
shares of Yahoo! Common Stock for all of WebCal's outstanding shares. The
historical operations of WebCal are not material to the Company's financial
position or results of operations, therefore, prior period financial statements
have not been restated for this acquisition.
In August 1998, the Company completed the purchase of certain Web-page
development technology for a total consideration of $1.6 million, including
$850,000 in cash and 23,894 shares of Common Stock. During the year ended
December 31, 1998,
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$300,000 was recorded as purchased in-process research and development. The
purchased technology is classified as property and equipment and is being
amortized over one year.
On October 20, 1998, the Company acquired Yoyodyne Entertainment, Inc.
("Yoyodyne"), a privately-held, direct marketing services company. Under the
terms of the acquisition, which was accounted for as a pooling of interests, the
Company exchanged 561,244 shares of Yahoo! Common Stock and options and warrants
to purchase Yahoo! Common Stock for all of Yoyodyne's outstanding shares,
options, and warrants. The consolidated financial statements for the three years
ended December 31, 1998 and the accompanying notes reflect the Company's
financial position and the results of operations as if Yoyodyne was a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company since inception. During October 1998, the
Company recorded a one-time charge of $2.1 million for acquisition-related
costs. These costs consisted of broker fees, legal and accounting fees, and
certain other expenses directly related to the acquisition.
On December 17, 1998, the Company completed the acquisition of all of
the outstanding shares of HyperParallel, Inc. ("HyperParallel"), a company
specializing in data analysis, through the issuance of 74,856 shares of Yahoo!
Common Stock and approximately $700,000 of cash totaling $8.1 million including
acquisition costs. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase in accordance
with APB 16. Under the purchase method of accounting, the purchase price was
allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their
estimated fair values at the date of the acquisition. Results of operations for
HyperParallel have been included with those of the Company for periods
subsequent to the acquisition.
Approximately $2.3 million of the total purchase price was allocated to
in-process research and development. This amount was developed by estimating the
stage of development of each in-process research and development project at the
date of the acquisition, estimating incremental cash flows generated from such
projects, and discounting the net cash flows back to their present value using a
discount rate of 35%, which represents a premium to the Company's cost of
capital to take into account the uncertainty surrounding the successful
development of the purchased in-process technology. The projections were based
on management's estimates of market size and growth, expected trends in
advertising and technology, expected research and development and selling and
general administrative expenditures, and the expected timing of new product
introductions. Approximately $1.2 million of the total purchase price was
allocated to existing technology which is being amortized over 3 years. The
value of the existing technology was developed based on similar assumptions
using a discount rate of 25%. The projections used in developing the values
should not be considered an accurate predictor of future performance for several
reasons, including the consideration of many factors outside the control of the
Company. The remaining purchase price of approximately $4.6 million was
allocated to goodwill which is being amortized over 7 years. Tangible assets
acquired and liabilities assumed were not material to the Company's financial
statements.
The value assigned to purchased in-process technology was determined by
identifying three research projects in-progress as of the acquisition date.
These three
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research projects in-progress focus on technologies surrounding search tools.
Two of the application oriented development projects were 70% and 20% complete
as of the acquisition date. These projects are expected to be completed in the
first and fourth quarters, respectively, of 1999. The remaining project relates
to the next release of the current search tool which was approximately 20%
complete as of the acquisition date and is expected to be completed in the
fourth quarter of 1999. Future research and development costs to be incurred on
the individual in-process projects are not expected to be material to Yahoo!'s
financial position or results of operations. In addition, if none of these
projects were successfully developed, Yahoo!'s revenues and profitability would
not be materially adversely affected.
In December 1998, the Company completed the acquisition of all the
outstanding shares of Starseed, Inc. ("Starseed") through the issuance of
370,036 shares of Common Stock, approximately $2 million in cash and the
forgiveness of $600,000 of debt. All outstanding options to purchase Starseed
common stock were converted into options to purchase 145,512 shares of the
Company's common stock.
The total purchase price of the acquisition was $24.8 million. The
acquisition was accounted for as a purchase in accordance with the provisions of
APB 16 with the excess purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired
being recorded as goodwill. The purchase price was allocated to the assets
acquired and the liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values as
follows (in thousands):
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Purchased technology $ 1,189
Goodwill and other intangible assets 23,992
Other assets 161
Liabilities assumed (560)
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The results of operations for Starseed are included with those of the
Company's for the period subsequent to the date of acquisition. The purchased
technology is being amortized on a straight-line basis over one year. The
goodwill and other intangibles are being amortized on a straight-line basis over
three years.
On January 15, 1999, the Company completed the acquisition of
Log-Me-On.Com LLC ("Log-Me-On"), a development stage entity, through the
issuance of 50,000 shares of Yahoo! Common Stock and $1.5 million in cash for
a total purchase price of approximately $9.9 million, including acquisition
costs. Additional consideration of $1 million is payable contingent on the
continued employment of certain employees for one year from the acquisition
date. Such amount is being amortized as compensation expense over the
one-year period. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase in
accordance with the provisions of APB 16. Under the purchase method of
accounting, the purchase price was allocated to the assets acquired and
liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at the date of
acquisition. Results of operations for Log-Me-On for periods
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prior to the acquisition were not material to the Company. Results of operations
for Log-Me-On have been included with those of the Company for periods
subsequent to the acquisition date.
Log-Me-On, founded in 1998, was a development stage entity with limited
operations, no revenues, and four developers. As of the acquisition date, the
Company's efforts were focused solely on developing a browser technology that
was approximately 30% complete and there was no other technology developed or in
process at such date. Approximately $9.8 million was allocated to in-process
research and development. This in-process research and development had not
reached technological feasibility and had no alternative future use. Additional
development subsequent to the acquisition date principally relates to
development of browser and toolbar technology that would allow users into Yahoo!
sites without typing URLs or retrieving bookmarks, creation of the user
interface, development of customization screens and procedures, and
establishment of data links. The Company expects the development of this
technology to be completed in the third quarter of 2000. Future research and
development costs are not expected to be material to Yahoo!'s financial position
or results of operations. In addition, if this technology is not successfully
developed, Yahoo!'s revenues and profitability would not be materially adversely
affected. The remaining purchase price of approximately $100,000 was allocated
to the work force in place and is being amortized over the employment contract
period. Tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed were not material to
the Company's financial statements.
In February 1996, the Company and Rogers Media Inc. ("Rogers")
signed the Yahoo! Canada Affiliation Agreement whereby Yahoo! licensed
certain intellectual property and development rights to Rogers, which Rogers
utilized to operate Yahoo! Canada. On March 1, 1999, this agreement was
terminated, as were all licenses and other rights and obligations granted
under the agreement. As part of this agreement, Yahoo! acquired the Yahoo!
Canada business including the URL, www.yahoo.ca.com, and existing advertising
relationships from Rogers. Total consideration was $9 million in cash and the
issuance of a note payable for $9 million due in April 1999. The acquisition
was recorded using the purchase method of accounting. The Company recorded an
intangible asset of approximately $18 million which is being amortized over
10 years. The results of operations of Yahoo! Canada are included in the
statement of operations of Yahoo! beginning March 1, 1999. Results of
operations for the current period and the year ago period would not have been
materially different had the companies combined at the beginning of the
respective periods.
On April 1, 1999, the Company announced the signing of a definitive
agreement to acquire broadcast.com inc. ("broadcast.com"), a publicly traded
Internet company and a leading aggregator and broadcaster of streaming media
programming on the Web. Under the terms of the acquisition, which will be
accounted for as a pooling of interests, the Company will exchange
approximately 28,492,000 shares of Yahoo! Common Stock for approximately
36,897,000 shares of broadcast.com common stock. Additionally, the Company
will convert approximately 6,888,000 broadcast.com stock options into
approximately 5,319,000 Yahoo! stock options. The acquisition is expected to
be completed in the third quarter of 1999 and is subject to certain
conditions, regulatory approval, and approval by broadcast.com stockholders.
The Company expects to record a one-time charge of approximately $22 million
in the third quarter of 1999 relating to expenses incurred with this
transaction. The charge includes direct transaction costs including estimated
investment banking and financial advisory fees of approximately $14 million
and other estimated merger related expenses totaling $8 million consisting of
professional services ($3.2 million); severance costs which relate to
termination of certain employees with redundant job functions in certain
functional areas ($1.3 million); securities registration fees ($2.5 million);
and other merger related expenses ($1.0 million). At March 31, 1999 and
December 31, 1998, the
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fair value of Yahoo!'s investment in broadcast.com was $55.0 million and $16.7
million, respectively, which is included in the supplementary consolidated
balance sheet under long-term investments in marketable securities.
On May 26, 1999, the Company acquired Encompass, a developer of
consumer internet access software. Under the terms of the acquisition, which was
accounted for as a pooling of interests, the Company exchanged 710,000 shares of
Yahoo! Common Stock for all the Encompass outstanding common stock.
Additionally, Yahoo! converted all outstanding Encompass stock options into
approximately 110,000 Yahoo! stock options.
On May 28, 1999, the Company acquired GeoCities, a publicly traded
Internet company that offers a community of personal web sites on the
Internet within themed, online neighborhoods. Under the terms of the
acquisition, which was accounted for as a pooling of interests, the Company
exchanged 22,061,632 shares of Yahoo! Common stock for all of GeoCities
outstanding common stock. Additionally, Yahoo! converted approximately
8,432,000 GeoCities stock options into approximately 5,707,000 Yahoo! stock
options. The supplementary consolidated financial statements do not include
estimated expenses of approximately $66 million relating to costs incurred
with this transaction. The costs include estimated investment banking and
financial advisory fees of approximately $44 million and other estimated
merger related expenses totaling $22 million consisting of professional
services; severance costs which relate to termination of certain employees
with redundant job functions in substantially all functional areas; closing
costs of certain duplicate and redundant operating and sales facilities which
are expected to be closed within 30 to 90 days of consummation of the merger
as well as the write-off of certain related fixed assets and leasehold
improvements associated with the severance and closure activities;
termination fees related to contracts which provide certain services to
GeoCities which are redundant to certain pre-existing Yahoo! services; and
other merger related expenses. These costs will be recorded as expenses in
the second quarter of 1999.
On May 28, 1999, the Company acquired Online Anywhere, a provider of
Web delivery solutions for non-PC appliances. Under the terms of the
acquisition, which was accounted for as a pooling of interests, the Company
exchanged 453,000 shares of Yahoo! Common Stock for all the Online Anywhere
outstanding common stock. Additionally, Yahoo! converted all outstanding Online
Anywhere stock options into approximately 88,000 Yahoo! stock options.
The supplementary consolidated financial statements and the
accompanying notes reflect the Company's financial position and results of
operations as if GeoCities, Encompass, and Online Anywhere were wholly-owned
subsidiaries of the Company since inception. The financial position and results
of operations for broadcast.com are not included in the Yahoo! supplementary
consolidated financial statements as the acquisition has not yet been
consummated.
The Company's revenues are derived principally from the sale of banner
and sponsorship advertisements. The Company's standard rates for banner
advertising currently range from approximately $6.00 per thousand impressions
for run of network to approximately $90.00 per thousand impressions for highly
targeted audiences and properties. To date, the duration of the Company's banner
advertising commitments has ranged from one week to two years. Sponsorship
advertising contracts have longer terms (ranging from three months to two years)
than standard banner advertising contracts and also involve more integration
with Yahoo! services, such as the placement of buttons that provide users with
direct links to the advertiser's Web site. Advertising revenues on both banner
and sponsorship contracts are recognized ratably over the period in which the
advertisement is displayed, provided that no significant Company obligations
remain at the end of a period and collection of the resulting receivable is
probable. Company obligations
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typically include guarantees of minimum number of "impressions," or times
that an advertisement appears in pages viewed by users of the Company's
online properties. To the extent minimum guaranteed impressions are not met,
the Company defers recognition of the corresponding revenues until the
remaining guaranteed impression levels are achieved. The Company also earns
revenue on sponsorship contracts from fees relating to the design,
coordination, and integration of customers' content and links into Yahoo!
online media properties. These development fees are recognized as revenue
once the related activities have been performed and the customer's Web links
are available on Yahoo! online media properties. A number of the Company's
agreements provide that Yahoo! receive revenues from electronic commerce
transactions. Currently, these revenues are recognized by the Company upon
notification from the advertiser of revenues earned by Yahoo!. Revenues from
barter transactions are recognized during the period in which the
advertisements are displayed in Yahoo! properties. Barter transactions are
recorded at the fair value of the goods or services provided or received,
whichever is more readily determinable in the circumstances. Additionally,
the Company derives revenues from certain membership programs which are
recognized on a monthly basis as the fees become due. To date, revenues from
development fees, electronic commerce transactions, membership programs, and
barter transactions have each been less than 10% of net revenues.
In August 1996, the Company entered into agreements with Visa
International Service Association ("VISA") and another party (together, the
"Visa Group") to establish a limited liability company, Yahoo! Marketplace
L.L.C., to develop and operate a navigational service focused on information and
resources for the purchase of consumer products and services over the Internet.
During July 1997, prior to the completion of significant business activities and
public launch of the property, the Company and VISA entered into an agreement
under which the Visa Group released the Company from certain obligations and
claims. In connection with this agreement, Yahoo! issued 2,797,924 shares of
Yahoo! Common Stock to the Visa Group, for which the Company recorded a
one-time, non-cash, pre-tax charge of $21.2 million in the second quarter ended
June 30, 1997.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998, 1997, AND 1996
NET REVENUES. Net revenues were $223.1 million, $75.1 million , and
$21.8 million for the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996,
respectively. The increases from year to year are due primarily to the
increasing number of advertisers purchasing space on the Company's online media
properties as well as larger and longer-term purchases by certain advertisers.
Approximately 4,100 customers advertised on the Company's online media
properties during 1998 as compared to approximately 2,800 and 700 in 1997 and
1996, respectively. No one customer accounted for 10% or more of net revenues
during the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, and SOFTBANK and its related
companies ("SOFTBANK") accounted for 11% of net revenues during 1996.
Advertising purchases by SOFTBANK, a 30% shareholder of the Company at December
31, 1998, accounted for approximately 5% and 4% of net revenues during the years
ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. Contracted prices on these
orders are comparable to those given to other major customers of the Company.
International revenues have accounted for less than 10% of net revenues during
the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997, and 1996. Barter revenues also
represented less than 10% of net revenues during those periods. There can be no
assurance that customers will continue
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to purchase advertising on the Company's Web pages, that advertisers will not
make smaller and shorter term purchases, or that market prices for Web-based
advertising will not decrease due to competitive or other factors. Additionally,
while the Company has experienced strong revenue growth during the last three
years, management does not believe that this level of revenue growth will be
sustained in future periods.
COST OF REVENUES. Cost of revenues consists of the expenses associated
with the production and usage of Yahoo! and the Company's other online media
properties. These costs primarily consist of fees paid to third parties for
content included on the Company's online media properties, Internet connection
charges, amortization of purchased technology, equipment depreciation, and
compensation. Cost of revenues were $36.6 million for the year ended December
31, 1998, or 16% of net revenues, as compared to $14.7 million, or 20% of net
revenues, and $5.5 million, or 25% of net revenues, for the years ended December
31, 1997 and 1996, respectively. The absolute dollar increases in cost of
revenues from year to year are primarily attributable to an increase in the
quantity of content available on the Company's online media properties, the
increased usage of these properties, and the amortization of purchased
technology. The Company anticipates that its content and Internet connection
expenses will increase with the quantity and quality of content available on
Yahoo! online media properties, and increased usage of these properties. As
measured in page views (defined as electronic page displays), the Company
delivered an average of approximately 205 million page views per day in December
1998 compared with an average of approximately 83 million page views per day in
December 1997 and an average of approximately 24 million page views per day in
December 1996. Yahoo! Japan, an unconsolidated joint venture of the Company
which began operations in April 1996, is included in these page views figures
and accounted for an average of approximately 13 million per day in December
1998, an average of approximately 5 million per day in December 1997, and an
average of approximately 1.4 million per day in December 1996. The Company
anticipates that its content and Internet connection expenses will continue to
increase in absolute dollars for the foreseeable future.
SALES AND MARKETING. Sales and marketing expenses were $111.2 million
for the year ended December 31, 1998, or 50% of net revenues. For the years
ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, sales and marketing expenses were $52.1
million and $16.9 million, or 69% and 78% of net revenues, respectively. Sales
and marketing expenses consist primarily of advertising and other marketing
related expenses (which include distribution costs), compensation and
employee-related expenses, sales commissions, and travel costs. The year-to-year
increases in absolute dollars are primarily attributable to an increase in
advertising and distribution costs associated with the Company's aggressive
brand-building strategy, increases in compensation expense associated with
growth in its direct sales force and marketing personnel, expansion in the
international subsidiaries with the addition of subsidiaries in Germany, France,
and the United Kingdom during 1996, Sweden, Australia, Singapore, Korea,
Denmark, and Norway during 1997, and Italy, Hong Kong, and Spain as well as
Yahoo! guides in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese languages during 1998, and an
increase in sales commissions associated with the increase in revenues. The
Company anticipates that sales and marketing expenses in absolute dollars will
increase in future periods as it continues to pursue an aggressive
brand-building strategy through advertising and distribution, continues to
expand its international operations, and continues to build its global direct
sales organization.
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PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT. Product development expenses were $28.7 million,
or 13% of net revenues for the year ended December 31, 1998 compared to $14.1
million and $6.2 million, or 19% and 28% of net revenues for the years ended
December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Product development expenses consist
primarily of employee compensation relating to developing and enhancing the
features and functionality of Yahoo! online media properties. The year-to-year
increases in absolute dollars are primarily attributable to increases in the
number of engineers that develop and enhance Yahoo! online media properties. To
date, all internal product development costs have been expensed as incurred. The
Company believes that significant investments in product development are
required to remain competitive. Consequently, the Company expects to incur
increased product development expenditures in absolute dollars in future
periods.
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE. General and administrative expenses were
$20.8 million, or 9% of net revenues for the year ended December 31, 1998
compared to $11.1 million and $7.1 million , or 15% and 32% of net revenues for
the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively. General and
administrative expenses consist primarily of compensation and fees for
professional services, and the year-to-year increases in absolute dollars are
primarily attributable to increases in these areas. The Company believes that
the absolute dollar level of general and administrative expenses will increase
in future periods, as a result of an increase in personnel and increased fees
for professional services.
AMORTIZATION OF INTANGIBLES. As part of the Viaweb acquisition, the
Company recorded an intangible asset related to goodwill in the amount of $24.3
million. This asset is being amortized over a seven-year period beginning in
June 1998. As part of the Starseed acquisition, the Company recorded an
intangible asset related to goodwill and other intangible assets in the amount
of $24.0 million. This asset is being amortized over a three-year period
beginning in December 1998.
OTHER - NON-RECURRING COSTS. During June 1998, the Company completed
the acquisition of all outstanding shares of Viaweb through the issuance of
1,574,364 shares of Yahoo! Common Stock. All outstanding options to purchase
Viaweb common stock were converted into options to purchase 244,504 shares of
Yahoo! Common Stock. During the quarter ended June 30, 1998, the Company
recorded a non-recurring charge of $15.0 million for in-process research and
development that had not yet reached technological feasibility and had no
alternative future use. In August 1998, the Company completed the purchase of
certain Web-page development technology for a total consideration of $1.6
million, including $850,000 in cash and 23,894 shares of Common Stock. During
the quarter ended September 30, 1998, the Company recorded a non-recurring
charge of $0.3 million for in-process research and development that had not yet
reached technological feasibility and had no alternative future use. On October
20, 1998, the Company completed the acquisition of all outstanding shares,
options, and warrants of Yoyodyne through the issuance of 561,244 shares of
Yahoo! Common Stock and options and warrants to purchase Yahoo! Common Stock.
During the quarter ended December 31, 1998, the Company recorded a one-time
charge of approximately $2.1 million for expenses incurred with the transaction.
During December 1998, the Company completed the acquisition of all outstanding
shares of HyperParallel through the issuance of 74,856 shares of Yahoo! Common
Stock and some cash. During the quarter ended December 31,
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1998, the Company recorded a non-recurring charge of $2.3 million for in-process
research and development that had not yet reached technological feasibility and
had no alternative future use.
During July 1997, the Company and VISA entered into an agreement under
which the Visa Group released the Company from certain obligations and claims.
In connection with this agreement, Yahoo! issued 2,797,924 shares of Yahoo!
Common Stock to the Visa Group, for which the Company recorded a one-time,
non-cash, pre-tax charge of $21.2 million in the second quarter ended June 30,
1997. In conjunction with the October 1997 acquisition of Four11 Corporation,
the Company recorded a one-time charge of $3.9 million which consisted of
investment banking fees, legal and accounting fees, redundancy costs, and
certain other expenses directly related to the acquisition.
INVESTMENT INCOME, NET. Investment income, net of expense, was $17.1
million for the year ended December 31, 1998 compared to $4.7 million and $3.9
million for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively. The
increase from 1997 to 1998 is primarily attributable to a higher average
investment balance, principally due to proceeds of $250 million received by the
Company on July 14, 1998 from a private placement of shares to SOFTBANK and
$84.3 million from the August 1998 GeoCities initial public offering. Investment
income in future periods may fluctuate as a result of fluctuations in average
cash balances maintained by the Company and changes in the market rates of its
investments.
MINORITY INTERESTS IN OPERATIONS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES. Minority
interests in operations of consolidated subsidiaries were $68,000 for the year
ended December 31, 1998 compared to $727,000 and $540,000 for the years ended
December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively. The decrease from 1997 to 1998 is
primarily attributable to near break-even results in the European and Korean
joint ventures in the aggregate. The increase from 1996 to 1997 is primarily
attributable to the staggered launch dates of the joint ventures. Yahoo! Europe
operations began during the third quarter of 1996 and Yahoo! Korea operations
started in the third quarter of 1997. The Company expects that minority
interests in operations of consolidated subsidiaries in the aggregate will
continue to fluctuate in future periods as a function of the results from
consolidated subsidiaries. When, and if, the consolidated subsidiaries become
profitable, the minority interests adjustment on the statement of operations
will reduce the Company's net income by the minority partners' share of the
subsidiaries' net income.
INCOME TAXES. Yahoo! recorded an income tax provision of $17.8
million in 1998. At December 31, 1998, the Company had net operating loss
carryforwards and research tax credit carryforwards, which if not utilized,
will begin to expire in 2003 through 2010. Gross deferred tax assets totaled
$165 million of which approximately $141 million relates to net operating
loss carryforwards and tax credit carryforwards from the exercise of stock
options. When recognized, the tax benefit of the loss and credit
carryforwards is accounted for as a credit to additional paid-in capital
rather than as a reduction of income tax expense. The Company has a valuation
allowance of $154 million for deferred tax assets for which realization is
not more-likely-than-not. The Company's 1998 estimated income tax rate was
impacted during the year by the release of the prior year's valuation
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allowance, nondeductible acquisition-related charges, and pre-acquisition losses
of companies acquired in 1998.
NET INCOME (LOSS). The Company recorded net income of $2.8 million or
$0.01 per share diluted for the year ended December 31,1998 compared to net
losses of $36.6 million and $9.4 million, or $0.21, and $0.06 per share diluted
for the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Excluding the
effect of the non-recurring charge of $19.7 million incurred in connection with
various 1998 acquisitions and the amortization of $3.5 million and $2.6 million
from the purchased technology and intangible assets acquired in certain of those
acquisitions, the Company earned $28.6 million or $0.12 per share diluted for
the year ended December 31, 1998. Excluding the effect of the one-time,
non-cash, pre-tax charge of $21.2 million recorded during the second quarter of
1997 for the restructuring of the Yahoo! Marketplace agreements with the Visa
Group and the one-time charge of $3.9 million recorded during the fourth quarter
of 1997 for costs incurred for the acquisition of Four11, the Company's net loss
was $11.5 million or $0.07 per share diluted.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998, 1997, AND
1996
Yahoo! invests excess cash predominantly in debt instruments that are
highly liquid, of high-quality investment grade, and predominantly have
maturities of less than one year with the intent to make such funds readily
available for operating purposes. At December 31, 1998, the Company had cash and
cash equivalents and investments in marketable debt securities totaling $577.0
million compared to $115.2 million at December 31, 1997.
For the year ended December 31, 1998, cash provided by operating
activities of $93.1 million was primarily due to earnings, before non-recurring
charges of $17.6 million and depreciation and amortization of $13.1 million,
increases in deferred revenue (due to invoicing and cash receipts in excess of
revenue) of $33.3 million and accrued liabilities of 21.3 million, and tax
benefits from stock option plans of $17.8 million, partially offset by an
increase in accounts receivable of $17.2 million. The increase in deferred
revenue relates principally to overall significant growth in revenue and
increases in advanced payments on several new and relatively longer sponsorship
agreements. For the year ended December 31, 1997, cash used in operating
activities of $8.8 million was primarily due to the net loss and increases in
accounts receivable of $6.9 million and prepaid expenses and other assets of
$6.9 million, partially offset by a non-cash charge of $21.2 million, and
increases in accrued liabilities of $9.6 million, accounts payable of $3.1
million, and deferred revenue of $3.1 million. For the year ended December 31,
1996, cash used by operating activities was $5.2 million.
Cash used in investing activities was $377.4 million for the year ended
December 31, 1998. Purchases (net of sales and maturities) of investments in
marketable securities and other assets during the period were $360.0 million and
capital expenditures totaled $17.6 million. Capital expenditures have generally
been comprised of purchases of computer hardware and software as well as
leasehold improvements related to leased facilities, and are expected to
increase in future periods. Cash provided by investing activities was $18.0
million for the year ended December 31, 1997. Sales and maturities
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(net of purchases) of investments in marketable securities during the period
were $25.6 million and capital expenditures totaled $7.6 million. Cash used in
investing activities was $76.3 million for the year ended December 31, 1996.
Purchases (net of sales and maturities) of investments in marketable securities
and other assets during the period were $72.7 million and capital expenditures
totaled $3.6 million.
For the year ended December 31, 1998, cash provided by financing
activities of $394.5 million was due primarily to the issuance of Common Stock
to SOFTBANK in the amount of $250 million during July 1998, the issuance of
Common Stock as part of the August 1998 initial public offering in the amount of
$84.3 million, the receipt of $25.0 million in connection with the December 1997
sale of Preferred Stock, and the issuance of Common Stock pursuant to the
exercise of stock options. For the year ended December 31, 1997, cash provided
by financing activities of $27.6 million was due primarily to the receipt of
$7.9 million in connection with the December 1997 sale of Preferred Stock and
the issuance of Common Stock pursuant to the exercise of stock options. For the
year ended December 31, 1996, cash provided by financing activities of $110.1
million was primarily due to the March 1996 issuance of 5.1 million shares of
Mandatorily Redeemable Convertible Series C Preferred Stock for aggregate
proceeds of $63.8 million, the April 1996 initial public offering of 17.9
million shares of Common Stock for net proceeds of $35.1 million, and other
issuances of Common Stock.
The Company currently has no material commitments other than those
under operating lease agreements. The Company has experienced a substantial
increase in its capital expenditures and operating lease arrangements since its
inception, which is consistent with increased staffing, and anticipates that
this will continue in the future. Additionally, the Company will continue to
evaluate possible acquisitions of, or investments in businesses, products, and
technologies that are complementary to those of the Company, which may require
the use of cash. Management believes existing cash and investments will be
sufficient to meet the Company's operating requirements for at least the next
twelve months; however, the Company may sell additional equity or debt
securities or obtain credit facilities to further enhance its liquidity
position. The sale of additional securities could result in additional dilution
to the Company's shareholders.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1999 AND 1998
NET REVENUES
Net revenues were $94.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1999, a
187% increase from $32.9 million during the first quarter in 1998. The increase
was due primarily to the increasing number of advertisers purchasing space on
the Company's online media properties as well as larger and longer-term
purchases by certain advertisers. Approximately 2,350 customers advertised on
the Company's online media properties during the quarter ended March 31, 1999 as
compared to approximately 1,700 during the first quarter of 1998. No one
customer accounted for 10% or more of net revenues during the quarters ended
March 31, 1999 and 1998. Advertising purchases by SOFTBANK and its related
companies, a 27% shareholder of the Company at March 31, 1999, accounted for
approximately 7% and 1% of net revenues during the quarters ended March 31, 1999
and 1998, respectively. Contracted prices on these orders are comparable to
those given to
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other similarly situated customers of the Company. International revenues have
accounted for less than 10% of net revenues during the quarters ended March 31,
1999 and 1998. Barter revenues also represented less than 10% of net revenues
during those periods. There can be no assurance that customers will continue to
purchase advertising on the Company's Web pages, that advertisers will not make
smaller and shorter-term purchases, or that market prices for Web-based
advertising will not decrease due to competitive or other factors. Additionally,
while the Company has experienced strong revenue growth during the last three
years, management does not believe that this level of revenue growth will be
sustained in future periods.
COST OF REVENUES
Cost of revenues consists of the expenses associated with the
production and usage of Yahoo! and the Company's other online media properties.
These costs primarily consist of fees paid to third parties for content included
on the Company's online media properties, Internet connection charges,
amortization of purchased technology, equipment depreciation, and compensation.
Cost of revenues were $14.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 1999, or 16%
of net revenues, as compared to $5.9 million, or 18% of net revenues for the
quarter ended March 31, 1998. The absolute dollar increase in cost of revenues
from quarter to quarter is primarily attributable to an increase in the quantity
of content available on the Company's online media properties, the increased
usage of these properties, and the amortization of purchased technology. The
Company anticipates that its content and Internet connection expenses will
increase with the quantity and quality of content available on Yahoo! online
media properties, and increased usage of these properties. As measured in page
views (defined as electronic page displays), the Company delivered an average of
approximately 278 million page views per day in March 1999 compared with an
average of approximately 117 million page views per day in March 1998. Yahoo!
Japan, an unconsolidated joint venture of the Company which began operations in
April 1996, is included in these page views figures and accounted for an average
of more than 17 million per day in March 1999 and an average of approximately 6
million per day in March 1998. The Company anticipates that its content and
Internet connection expenses will continue to increase in absolute dollars for
the foreseeable future.
SALES AND MARKETING
Sales and marketing expenses were $38.2 million, or 41% of net revenues
for the quarter ended March 31, 1999 as compared to $19.1 million, or 58% of net
revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 1998. Sales and marketing expenses
consist primarily of advertising and other marketing related expenses (which
include distribution costs), compensation and employee-related expenses, sales
commissions, and travel costs. The increase in absolute dollars is primarily
attributable to an increase in advertising and distribution costs associated
with the Company's aggressive brand-building strategy, increases in compensation
expense associated with growth in its direct sales force and marketing
personnel, expansion in the international subsidiaries with the addition of
subsidiaries in Italy, Hong Kong, Singapore, Spain, and Taiwan as well as Yahoo!
guides in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese languages subsequent to March 1998, and
an increase in sales commissions associated with the increase in revenues. The
Company anticipates that sales and marketing expenses in absolute dollars will
increase in future periods as it
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continues to pursue an aggressive brand-building strategy through advertising
and distribution, continues to expand its international operations, and
continues to build its global direct sales organization.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Product development expenses were $12.4 million, or 13% of net revenues
for the quarter ended March 31, 1999 as compared to $5.7, or 17% of net revenues
for the quarter ended March 31, 1998. Product development expenses consist
primarily of employee compensation relating to developing and enhancing the
features and functionality of Yahoo! online media properties. The increase in
absolute dollars is primarily attributable to increases in the number of
engineers that develop and enhance Yahoo! online media properties. The Company
believes that significant investments in product development are required to
remain competitive. Consequently, the Company expects to incur increased product
development expenditures in absolute dollars in future periods.
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
General and administrative expenses were $6.8 million, or 7% of net
revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 1999 as compared to $3.5 million, or
11% of net revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 1998. General and
administrative expenses consist primarily of compensation and fees for
professional services, and the increase in absolute dollars is primarily
attributable to increases in these areas. The Company believes that the absolute
dollar level of general and administrative expenses will increase in future
periods, as a result of an increase in personnel and increased fees for
professional services.
AMORTIZATION OF INTANGIBLES
As part of the June 1998 Viaweb acquisition and December 1998
HyperParallel acquisition, the Company has recorded intangible assets related to
goodwill of $24.3 million and $4.6 million, respectively, which are being
amortized over seven years. As part of the December 1998 Starseed acquisition,
the Company recorded an intangible asset related to goodwill and other
intangible assets in the amount of $24.0 million, which is being amortized over
a three years. Additionally, as part of the January 1999 Yahoo! Canada
acquisition, the Company has recorded $18.2 million in intangible assets,
principally related to goodwill, which are being amortized over ten years.
OTHER - NON-RECURRING COSTS
During January 1999, the Company completed the acquisition of Log-Me-On
through the issuance of 50,000 shares of Yahoo! Common Stock and $1.5 million in
cash. During the quarter ended March 31, 1999, the Company recorded a
non-recurring charge of $9.8 million for in-process research and development
that had not yet reached technological feasibility and had no alternative future
use.
INVESTMENT INCOME, NET
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Investment income, net of expense, was $7.5 million for the quarter
ended March 31, 1999. For the quarter ended March 31, 1998, investment income
was $1.7 million. The increase is primarily attributable to a higher average
investment balance, principally due to proceeds of $250 million received by the
Company on July 14, 1998 from a private placement of shares to SOFTBANK, $84.3
million from the August 1998 GeoCities initial public offering, and cash
provided by operations. Investment income in future periods may fluctuate as a
result of fluctuations in average cash balances maintained by the Company and
changes in the market rates of its investments.
MINORITY INTERESTS IN OPERATIONS OF CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
Minority interests in operations of consolidated subsidiaries were
($325,000) for the quarter ended March 31, 1999 compared to $243,000 for the
year ago quarter. The decrease is attributable to the profitable results
recorded in the European and Korean joint ventures in the aggregate during the
quarter ended March 31, 1999 as compared to losses in the year ago quarter. The
Company expects that minority interests in operations of consolidated
subsidiaries in the aggregate will continue to fluctuate in future periods as a
function of the results from consolidated subsidiaries. If the consolidated
subsidiaries remain profitable, the minority interests adjustment on the
statement of operations will continue to reduce the Company's net income by the
minority partners' share of the subsidiaries' net income.
INCOME TAXES
The Company's effective income tax rate increased to 39% for the
first quarter of 1999 as compared to 25% in the year ago period due
principally to the recognition of loss carryforward benefits. This rate may
change during the remainder of 1999 if operating results or
acquisition-related costs differ significantly from the current projections.
NET INCOME
The Company recorded net income of $5.6 million or $0.02 per share
diluted for the quarter ended March 31,1999 compared to a net loss of $0.4
million or $0.00 per share diluted for the quarter ended March 31, 1998. The
results for the quarter ended March 31, 1999 include a non-recurring charge of
$9.8 million incurred in connection with a January 1999 acquisition and the
amortization of $5.2 million from the purchased technology and intangible assets
acquired in various purchase transactions.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 1999 AND
1998
Yahoo! invests excess cash predominantly in debt instruments that are
highly liquid, of high-quality investment grade, and predominantly have
maturities of less than one year with the intent to make such funds readily
available for operating purposes. At March 31, 1999, the Company had cash and
cash equivalents and investments in marketable debt securities totaling $605.9
million compared to $577.0 million at December 31, 1998.
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For the three months ended March 31, 1999, cash provided by operating
activities of $39.7 million was primarily due to earnings before a non-recurring
charge of $9.8 million and depreciation and amortization of $8.5 million, tax
benefits from stock option plans of $10.5 million, and an increase in deferred
revenue of $7.3 million partially offset by an increase in accounts receivable
of $4.0 million. The increase in deferred revenue relates principally to overall
significant growth in revenue and increases in advanced payments on several new
and relatively longer sponsorship agreements. For the three months ended March
31, 1998, cash provided by operating activities of $11.1 million was primarily
due to increases in accrued liabilities and deferred revenue.
Cash used in investing activities was $27.0 million for the quarter
ended March 31, 1999. Purchases (net of sales and maturities) of investments in
marketable securities and other assets during the period were $8.3 million while
cash of $9.2 million was paid as part of the acquisition of Yahoo! Canada and
capital expenditures totaled $9.5 million. Capital expenditures have generally
been comprised of purchases of computer hardware and software as well as
leasehold improvements related to leased facilities, and are expected to
increase in future periods. Cash used by investing activities was $61.9 million
for the quarter ended March 31, 1998. Purchases (net of sales and maturities) of
investments in marketable securities during the period were $59.7 million and
capital expenditures totaled $2.2 million.
For the three months ended March 31, 1999, cash provided by financing
activities from the issuance of Common Stock pursuant to the exercise of stock
options was $24.5 million. For the three months ended March 31, 1998, cash
provided by financing activities of 29.6 million was primarily due to the
receipt of $25.0 million in connection with the December 1997 sale of Preferred
Stock and the issuance of Common Stock pursuant to the exercise of stock
options.
The Company currently has no material commitments other than those
under operating lease agreements and fees associated with the acquisition of
GeoCities and the proposed acquisition of broadcast.com. The Company has
experienced a substantial increase in its capital expenditures and operating
lease arrangements since its inception, which is consistent with increased
staffing, and anticipates that this will continue in the future. Additionally,
the Company will continue to evaluate possible acquisitions of, or investments
in businesses, products, and technologies that are complementary to those of the
Company, which may require the use of cash. Management believes existing cash
and investments will be sufficient to meet the Company's operating requirements
for at least the next twelve months; however, the Company may sell additional
equity or debt securities or obtain credit facilities to further enhance its
liquidity position. The sale of additional securities could result in additional
dilution to the Company's shareholders.
YEAR 2000 IMPLICATIONS
Many currently installed computer systems and software products are
coded to accept only two-digit entries in the date code field and cannot
distinguish twenty-first century dates from twentieth century dates. To function
properly, these date-code fields must distinguish twenty-first century dates
from twentieth century dates and, as a result, many companies'
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software and computer systems may need to be upgraded or replaced in order to
comply with such "Year 2000" requirements.
Yahoo! is dependent on the operation of numerous systems that may be
adversely affected by the Year 2000 problem, including Yahoo!'s internal
systems, and equipment, software and content supplied to Yahoo! by third-party
vendors that may not be Year 2000 compliant, including outside providers of
Web-hosting services on which Yahoo! is currently dependent. In addition,
Yahoo!'s future business depends on the successful operation of the Internet
following the commencement of the Year 2000. If the Internet is inaccessible for
an appreciable period of time, or if Yahoo!'s customers and users are unable to
access Yahoo!'s site, Yahoo!'s business and revenues could be materially
adversely affected. Yahoo! is also subject to external forces that might
generally affect industry and commerce, such as telecommunications, utility or
transportation company Year 2000 compliance failures, related service
interruptions and the economic impact that such failures have on Yahoo!'s
customers and advertisers.
YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE ASSESSMENT PLANS. Yahoo! has undertaken a two-phase process
of analyzing the impact of the Year 2000 problem. First, Yahoo! has completed an
informal assessment of its primary internal systems and, based on such
assessment and its knowledge of the specific software and systems, Yahoo!
currently believes that its systems are Year 2000 compliant in all material
respects or can readily be brought into compliance with the application of
corrective software modifications. In many cases, Yahoo! expects these
modifications to be provided by the vendors of the computer and software
products Yahoo! has installed. Yahoo! has not incurred material costs to date in
this informal phase of the assessment process, and currently does not believe
that the cost of additional actions will have a material effect on its results
of operations or financial condition.
Second, Yahoo! is in the process of performing a formal assessment of
both its internal systems and the vendor-supplied items and services it employs
to determine how the Year 2000 problem will affect all aspects of Yahoo!'s
operations. Yahoo! expects to complete this second phase of its assessment by
mid-spring of 1999. The formal process involves assessment of the following
Yahoo! systems:
- hardware systems, including servers and systems used for data
storage;
- software systems, including applications, development tools and
proprietary code;
- infrastructure systems, including routers, hubs and networks;
- facility systems, including general building functions, security,
HVAC and related operations; and
- the systems of our business partners, including content providers
and ISPs.
Yahoo! is conducting its formal assessment of Year 2000 readiness by
gathering information on each aspect of Yahoo!'s systems, reviewing each
component or application for date usage, and examining date representations.
With respect to vendor-supplied items and services, Yahoo! is conducting an
extensive review of product compliance information on such items and services
available online, in vendor literature and through trade group information
resources, contacting its vendors for compliance information, and maintaining
documentation of assessments that have been performed by such vendors or outside
sources.
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Each department of Yahoo! is involved in this formal assessment
process. Once complete, the formal assessment will lead to the creation of a
formal remediation and contingency plan for achieving Year 2000 readiness.
Yahoo! does not anticipate, however, undertaking a formal assessment of the Year
2000 readiness of the Internet or its underlying telecommunications
infrastructure, and will therefore be unable to predict the impact of Year 2000
issues that might affect the broader Internet business community, including
Yahoo!.
RESULTS OF COMPLIANCE EFFORTS TO DATE. Based on the completed informal
assessment and the Company's progress on the formal assessment, Yahoo! currently
believes that its internal systems are, or can readily be made, Year 2000
compliant in all material respects. However, it is possible that these current
internal systems contain undetected errors or defects with Year 2000 date
functions. In addition, although Yahoo! does not anticipate problems,
vendor-supplied items and services could contain undetected errors or defects
which, if not corrected, could result in serious unanticipated negative
consequences, including significant downtime for one or more Yahoo! media
properties.
COSTS OF YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE COULD BE SIGNIFICANT. Although Yahoo! is not aware
of any material operational issues or costs associated with preparing its
internal systems for the Year 2000, and although Yahoo! has not incurred
material costs to date with respect to the Year 2000 readiness of these internal
systems, the occurrence of any of the following events could materially and
adversely affect Yahoo!'s business, results of operations and financial
condition:
- errors and defects are detected after the formal assessment process
is complete;
- third-party equipment, software or content fails to operate
properly with regard to the year 2000;
- Web advertisers expend significant resources to correct their
current systems for Year 2000 compliance, resulting in reduced
funds available for Web advertising or sponsorship of Web services;
or
- material costs arise in connection with preparing GeoCities' or
broadcast.com's internal systems for the Year 2000 problem.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To The Board of Directors and Stockholders of Yahoo! Inc.
In our opinion, the consolidated balance sheets and the related
consolidated statements of operations, of stockholders' equity and of cash
flows (which statements are not presented separately herein) present fairly,
in all material respects, the financial position of Yahoo! Inc. and its
subsidiaries at December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period
ended December 31, 1998, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these
statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards which
require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance
about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An
audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts
and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating
the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits
provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.
As described in Notes 1 and 11, on May 28, 1999, May 26, 1999 and
May 28, 1999, Yahoo! Inc. merged with GeoCities, Encompass, Inc. and Online
Anywhere, respectively, in transactions accounted for as poolings of
interests. The accompanying supplementary consolidated financial statements
give retroactive effect to the mergers of Yahoo! Inc. with GeoCities,
Encompass, Inc. and Online Anywhere. Generally accepted accounting principles
proscribe giving effect to a consummated business combination accounted for
by the pooling of interests method in financial statements that do not
include the date of consummation. These financial statements do not extend
through the date of consummation; however, they will become the historical
consolidated financial statements of Yahoo! Inc. and subsidiaries after
financial statements covering the date of consummation of the business
combination are issued.
In our opinion, based upon our audits, the accompanying supplementary
consolidated balance sheets and the related supplementary consolidated
statements of operations, of stockholders' equity and of cash flows present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Yahoo! Inc. and its
subsidiaries at December 31, 1998 and 1997, and the results of their operations
and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December
31, 1998, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. These
financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management; our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with
generally accepted auditing standards which require that we plan and perform the
audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements,
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We
believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed
above.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
San Jose, California
January 8, 1999, except as to the stock split described in Note 1
which is as of February 8, 1999 and the poolings of interests
with GeoCities, Encompass, Inc. and Online Anywhere and the
reincorporation as described in Note 1 and Note 11 which are as
of May 28, 1999
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YAHOO! INC.
SUPPLEMENTARY CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except par value)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
March 31, --------------------------------
1999 1998 1997
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ASSETS (unaudited)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 218,282 $ 181,133 $ 70,757
Short-term investments in marketable securities 292,983 341,822 27,772
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $6,708 (unaudited),
$5,708 and $2,696 in 1999, 1998 and 1997 33,689 29,642 12,386
Subscription receivable - - 25,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 12,258 10,431 6,402
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Total current assets 557,212 563,028 142,317
Long-term investments in marketable securities 151,274 72,703 16,702
Property and equipment, net 31,978 24,221 8,754
Other assets 113,379 75,246 7,243
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Total assets $ 853,843 $ 735,198 $ 175,016
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 10,193 $ 8,751 $ 6,409
Note payable 9,000 - -
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 46,420 43,434 15,476
Deferred revenue 47,732 38,661 5,310
Due to related parties 2,184 961 1,412
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Total current liabilities 115,529 91,807 28,607
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Deferred tax liability 4,443 4,443 -
Other liabilities 4,701 2,327 870
Minority interests in consolidated subsidiaries 1,573 1,248 716
Commitments and contingencies (Note 10)
Mandatory redeemable convertible preferred stock - - 33,137
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred Stock, $0.001 par value; 10,000 shares authorized;
none issued or outstanding - - -
Common Stock, $0.001 par value; 900,000 shares authorized;
225,622 (unaudited), 221,358 and 183,116 issued
and outstanding in 1999, 1998 and 1997 226 222 183
Additional paid-in capital 733,499 670,374 159,462
Accumulated deficit (40,154) (45,797) (47,516)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 34,026 10,574 (443)
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Total stockholders' equity 727,597 635,373 111,686
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 853,843 $ 735,198 $ 175,016
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these supplementary consolidated
financial statements.
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YAHOO! INC.
SUPPLEMENTARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended
March 31, Year Ended December 31,
--------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------
1999 1998 1998 1997 1996
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(unaudited)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net revenues $ 94,266 $ 32,863 $ 223,078 $ 75,129 $ 21,804
Cost of revenues 14,879 5,890 36,578 14,708 5,510
---------------- ---------------- -------------- --------------- ----------------
Gross profit 79,387 26,973 186,500 60,421 16,294
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Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing 38,232 19,075 111,214 52,083 16,932
Product development 12,434 5,722 28,717 14,140 6,175
General and administrative 6,802 3,451 20,777 11,118 7,086
Amortization of intangibles 3,203 - 2,628 - -
Other - non-recurring costs 9,775 - 19,700 25,095 -
---------------- ---------------- -------------- --------------- ----------------
Total operating expenses 70,446 28,248 183,036 102,436 30,193
---------------- ---------------- -------------- --------------- ----------------
Income (loss) from operations 8,941 (1,275) 3,464 (42,015) (13,899)
Investment income, net 7,535 1,681 17,081 4,713 3,926
Minority interests in operations
of consolidated subsidiaries (325) 243 68 727 540
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Income (loss) before income taxes 16,151 649 20,613 (36,575) (9,433)
Provision for income taxes 10,508 1,071 17,827 - -
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Net income (loss) 5,643 (422) 2,786 (36,575) (9,433)
Accretion of mandatory redeemable
convertible preferred stock - 598 1,396 832 105
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Net income (loss) applicable to
common stockholders $ 5,643 $ (1,020) $ 1,390 $ (37,407) $ (9,538)
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Net income (loss) per share -basic $ 0.03 $ (0.01) $ 0.01 $ (0.21) $ (0.06)
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Net income (loss) per share - diluted $ 0.02 $ (0.01) $ 0.01 $ (0.21) $ (0.06)
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Shares used in per share
calculation - basic 224,045 174,924 194,790 177,110 159,071
---------------- ---------------- -------------- --------------- ----------------
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Shares used in per share
calculation - diluted 264,860 174,924 238,287 177,110 159,071
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these supplementary consolidated
financial statements.
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YAHOO! INC.
SUPPLEMENTARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Additional
Preferred Stock Common Stock Paid-in Accumulated
Shares Amount Shares Amount Capital Deficit
--------- -------- -------- ------- --------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at December 31, 1995 8,938 $ 404 67,464 $ 67 $ 6,982 $ (1,508)
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net loss - - - - - (9,433)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Other comprehensive income (loss) - - - - - -
Comprehensive income (loss)
Accretion of Mandatory Redeemable Convertible
Preferred Stock - - - - (105) -
Issuance of Convertible Preferred Stock 5,100 5 - - 63,745 -
Sale of Common Stock, net of issuance
costs - - 17,940 18 35,088 -
Conversion of Convertible Preferred
Stock to Common Stock (12,838) (13) 77,028 77 (64) -
Issuance of Common Stock, net of
issuance costs - - 1,887 2 7,366 -
Issuance of Common Stock pursuant to
exercise of options - - 2,978 3 7 -
Compensation expense on option
grants and warrant issuances - - - - 221 -
-------- ------- -------- ------- -------- --------
Balance at December 31, 1996 1,200 396 167,297 167 113,240 (10,941)
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net loss - - - - - (36,575)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Other comprehensive income (loss) - - - - - -
Comprehensive income (loss)
Accretion of Mandatory Redeemable Convertible
Preferred Stock - - - - (832) -
Sale of Common Stock - - 920 1 8,744 -
Conversion of Convertible Preferred Stock to Mandatory
Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock (1,200) (396) - - - -
Issuance of Common Stock pursuant
to exercise of warrants - - 1,395 1 (1) -
Issuance of Common Stock for
acquisitions and investments - - 461 1 6,399 -
Issuance of Common Stock pursuant
to Visa Group Agreement - - 2,798 3 21,047 -
Issuance of Common Stock for
employee stock plans and other - - 10,245 10 7,512 -
Write-up of investment in Yahoo! Japan - - - - 1,700 -
Compensation and other expense on
option grants and warrant issuances - - - - 1,653 -
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Balance at December 31, 1997 - - 183,116 183 159,462 (47,516)
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income - - - - - 2,786
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Net unrealized gains on securities
Foreign currency translation adjustment
Other comprehensive income (loss) - - - - - -
Comprehensive income (loss)
Accretion of Mandatory Redeemable Convertible
Preferred Stock - - - - (1,396) -
Conversion of Mandatory Redeemable Convertible
Preferred Stock - - 14,590 15 34,414 -
Issuance of Common Stock pursuant to
GeoCities initial public offering - - 3,697 4 84,321 -
Issuance of Common Stock pursuant
to exercise of warrants and other - - 215 - 548 -
Issuance of Common Stock for acquisitions - - 2,682 3 76,816 -
Sale of Common Stock, net of issuance costs - - 5,630 6 253,902 -
Issuance of Common Stock for
employee stock plans - - 11,428 11 31,284 -
Compensation expense on option grants - - - - 2,062 -
Tax benefits from stock options - - - - 28,961 -
Accumulated deficit from acquisition - - - - - (1,067)
-------- ------- -------- ------- -------- --------
Balance at December 31, 1998 - - 221,358 222 670,374 (45,797)
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income (unaudited) - - - - - 5,643
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Net unrealized gains on securities (unaudited)
Foreign currency translation adjustment (unaudited)
Other comprehensive income (loss) (unaudited) - - - - - -
Comprehensive income (loss) (unaudited)
Issuance of Common Stock pursuant
to exercise of warrants (unaudited) - - 35 - 426 -
Issuance of Common Stock for
employee stock plans (unaudited) - - 4,135 4 24,475 -
Compensation expense on option grants (unaudited) - - - - 563 -
Issuance of Common Stock for acquisitions (unaudited) - 94 - 13,396 -
Tax benefits from stock options (unaudited) - - - - 24,265 -
-------- ------- -------- ------- -------- --------
Balance at March 31, 1999 (unaudited) - $ - 225,622 $ 226 $ 733,499 $ (40,154)
-------- ------- -------- ------- -------- --------
-------- ------- -------- ------- -------- --------
<CAPTION>
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive Comprehensive
Income (Loss) Total Income (Loss)
------------ -------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at December 31, 1995 $ - $ 5,945
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net loss - (9,433) $ (9,433)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment (63)
---------
Other comprehensive income (loss) (63) (63) (63)
---------
Comprehensive income (loss) $ (9,496)
---------
---------
Accretion of Mandatory Redeemable Convertible
Preferred Stock - (105)
Issuance of Convertible Preferred Stock - 63,750
Sale of Common Stock, net of issuance
costs - 35,106
Conversion of Convertible Preferred
Stock to Common Stock - -
Issuance of Common Stock, net of
issuance costs - 7,368
Issuance of Common Stock pursuant to
exercise of options - 10
Compensation expense on option
grants and warrant issuances - 221
-------- -------
Balance at December 31, 1996 (63) 102,799
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net loss - (36,575) $ (36,575)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment (380)
---------
Other comprehensive income (loss) (380) (380) (380)
---------
Comprehensive income (loss) $ (36,955)
---------
---------
Accretion of Mandatory Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock - (832)
sale of Common Stock - 8,745
Conversion of Convertible Preferred Stock to Mandatory
Redeemable Convertible Preferred Stock - (396)
Issuance of Common Stock pursuant
to exercise of warrants - -
Issuance of Common Stock for
acquisitions and investments - 6,400
Issuance of Common Stock pursuant
to Visa Group Agreement - 21,050
Issuance of Common Stock for
employee stock plans and other - 7,522
Write-up of investment in Yahoo! Japan - 1,700
Compensation and other expense on
option grants and warrant issuances - 1,653
-------- -------
Balance at December 31, 1997 (443) 111,686
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income - 2,786 $ 2,786
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Net unrealized gains on securities 10,729
Foreign currency translation adjustment 288
---------
Other comprehensive income (loss) 11,017 11,017 11,017
---------
Comprehensive income (loss) $ 13,803
---------
---------
Accretion of Mandatory Redeemable Convertible
Preferred Stock - (1,396)
Conversion of Mandatory Redeemable Convertible
Preferred Stock - 34,429
Issuance of Common Stock pursuant to
GeoCities initial public offering - 84,325
Issuance of Common Stock pursuant
to exercise of warrants and other - 548
Issuance of Common Stock for acquisitions - 76,819
Sale of Common Stock, net of issuance costs - 253,908
Issuance of Common Stock for
employee stock plans - 31,295
Compensation expense on option grants - 2,062
Tax benefits from stock options - 28,961
Accumulated deficit from acquisition - (1,067)
-------- -------
Balance at December 31, 1998 10,574 635,373
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income (unaudited) - 5,643 $ 5,643
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Net unrealized gains on securities (unaudited) 23,493
Foreign currency translation adjustment (unaudited) (41)
---------
Other comprehensive income (loss) (unaudited) 23,452 23,452 23,452
---------
Comprehensive income (loss) (unaudited) $ 29,095
---------
---------
Issuance of Common Stock pursuant
to exercise of warrants (unaudited) - 426
Issuance of Common Stock for
employee stock plans (unaudited) - 24,479
Compensation expense on option grants (unaudited) - 563
Issuance of Common Stock for acquisitions (unaudited) - 13,396
Tax benefits from stock options (unaudited) - 24,265
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Balance at March 31, 1999 (unaudited) $ 34,026 $ 727,597
-------- -------
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these supplementary consolidated
financial statements
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YAHOO! INC.
SUPPLEMENTARY CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended
March 31, Year Ended December 31,
------------------------ --------------------------------------
1999 1998 1998 1997 1996
----------- ----------- ------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
(unaudited)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss) $ 5,643 $ (422) $ 2,786 $ (36,575) $ (9,433)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 8,462 1,092 13,098 3,225 827
Tax benefits from stock options 10,467 - 17,827 - -
Non-cash charges related to stock option grants
and stock and warrant issuances 576 197 2,328 1,751 197
Minority interests in operations
of consolidated subsidiaries 325 (243) (68) (727) (540)
Purchased in-process research and development 9,775 - 17,600 - -
Other non-cash charge - - - 21,245 -
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net (4,047) (2,339) (17,156) (6,924) (4,524)
Prepaid expenses and other assets (2,096) 2,046 864 (6,900) (656)
Accounts payable (56) (764) 1,619 3,118 1,695
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 2,122 6,413 21,264 9,608 4,555
Deferred revenue 7,321 5,487 33,345 3,098 1,775
Due to related parties 1,223 (383) (451) 330 948
---------- --------- ----------- ---------- ----------
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 39,715 11,084 93,056 (8,751) (5,156)
---------- --------- ----------- ---------- ----------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Acquisition of property and equipment (9,455) (2,243) (17,622) (7,627) (3,572)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (9,200) - 199 - -
Purchases of marketable securities (196,073) (66,821) (511,526) (58,753) (115,247)
Proceeds from sales and maturities of marketable
securities 203,632 7,133 159,850 86,678 43,240
Other investments (15,867) - (8,332) (2,294) (729)
---------- --------- ----------- ---------- ----------
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (26,963) (61,931) (377,431) 18,004 (76,308)
---------- --------- ----------- ---------- ----------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from issuance of Common Stock, net 24,893 4,666 369,806 18,052 44,547
Proceeds from issuance of Convertible Preferred Stock - 25,000 25,000 7,897 63,750
Proceeds from minority investors - - 600 999 1,050
Other (455) (95) (943) 607 733
---------- --------- ----------- ---------- ----------
Net cash provided by financing activities 24,438 29,571 394,463 27,555 110,080
---------- --------- ----------- ---------- ----------
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents (41) 65 288 (380) (63)
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents 37,149 (21,211) 110,376 36,428 28,553
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 181,133 70,757 70,757 34,329 5,776
---------- --------- ----------- ---------- ----------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 218,282 $ 49,546 $ 181,133 $ 70,757 $ 34,329
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</TABLE>
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these supplementary consolidated
financial statements.
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YAHOO! INC.
NOTES TO SUPPLEMENTARY CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 THE COMPANY AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
THE COMPANY. Yahoo! Inc. ("Yahoo!" or the "Company") is a global Internet media
company that offers a branded network of comprehensive information,
communication, and shopping services to millions of users daily. The Company was
incorporated in California on March 5, 1995 and commenced operations on that
date. The Company conducts its business within one industry segment.
In May 1999, the Company consummated its acquisitions of GeoCities,
Encompass, Inc. ("Encompass"), and Online Anywhere in business combinations that
were accounted for as poolings of interests. On October 20, 1998 and 1997, the
Company consummated its acquisitions of Yoyodyne Entertainment, Inc.
("Yoyodyne") and Four11 Corporation ("Four11"), respectively, in business
combinations that were accounted for as poolings of interests. The supplementary
consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 1999 and
1998 and the three years ended December 31, 1998 and the accompanying notes
reflect the Company's financial position and the results of operations as if the
acquired entities were wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company since inception.
Components of the consolidated results of operations of Yahoo! and of
GeoCities, Encompass, Online Anywhere , Four11 and Yoyodyne prior to their
acquisitions by Yahoo!, are as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31,
March 31,
---------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------
1999 1998 1998 1997 1996
------------ ------------ ------------- --------------- --------------
(UNAUDITED) (UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net revenues
- -------------
Yahoo! $ 85,823 $ 30,173 $ 200,967 $ 65,460 $ 19,073
GeoCities 7,150 2,173 18,227 4,462 314
Encompass 1,228 27 1,960 17 -
Online Anywhere 65 100 100 200 -
Four11 - - - 1,951 624
Yoyodyne - 390 1,824 3,039 1,793
------------ ------------ ------------- --------------- --------------
$ 94,266 $ 32,863 $ 223,078 $ 75,129 $ 21,804
------------ ------------ ------------- --------------- --------------
------------ ------------ ------------- --------------- --------------
Net income (loss)
- ------------------
Yahoo! $ 16,977 $ 4,285 $ 30,216 $ (19,973) $ (2,334)
GeoCities (10,567) (2,898) (19,759) (8,903) (3,006)
Encompass (110) (684) (1,989) (2,045) -
Online Anywhere (657) (110) (1,054) (107) -
Four11 - - - (2,914) (1,951)
Yoyodyne - (1,015) (4,628) (2,633) (2,142)
------------ ------------ ------------- --------------- --------------
$ 5,643 $ (422) $ 2,786 $ (36,575) $ (9,433)
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</TABLE>
STOCK SPLITS. During July 1998, the Company's Board of Directors approved a
two-for-one Common Stock split. Stockholders of record on July 17, 1998 (the
record date) received one additional share for every share held on that date.
The shares were distributed on July 31, 1998 and the stock split was effective
on August 3, 1998. During January 1999, the Company's Board of Directors
approved a two-for-one Common Stock split. Stockholders of record on January 22,
1999 (the record date) received one additional share for every share held on
that date. The shares were distributed on February 5, 1999 and the stock split
was effective on February 8, 1999. All share numbers in these consolidated
financial statements
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and notes thereto for all periods presented have been adjusted to reflect the
two-for-one common stock splits.
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION. The consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of Yahoo! Inc. and its majority-owned subsidiaries. All significant
intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. The equity and net
loss attributable to the minority stockholder interests which related to the
Company's subsidiaries, are shown separately in the consolidated balance sheets
and consolidated statements of operations, respectively. Losses in excess of the
minority interest equity would be charged against the Company. Investments in
entities owned 20% or more but less than majority owned and not otherwise
controlled by the Company are accounted for under the equity method.
RECLASSIFICATIONS. Certain prior years' balances have been reclassified to
conform with the current year's presentation.
REVENUE RECOGNITION. The Company's revenues are derived principally from the
sale of banner and sponsorship advertisements. The Company's standard rates for
banner advertising currently range from approximately $6.00 per thousand
impressions for run of network to approximately $90.00 per thousand impressions
for highly targeted audiences and properties. To date, the duration of the
Company's banner advertising commitments has ranged from one week to two years.
Sponsorship advertising contracts have longer terms (ranging from three months
to two years) than standard banner advertising contracts and also involve more
integration with Yahoo! services, such as the placement of buttons that provide
users with direct links to the advertiser's Web site. Advertising revenues on
both banner and sponsorship contracts are recognized ratably over the period in
which the advertisement is displayed, provided that no significant Company
obligations remain at the end of a period and collection of the resulting
receivable is probable. Company obligations typically include guarantees of
minimum number of "impressions," or times that an advertisement appears in pages
viewed by users of the Company's online properties. To the extent minimum
guaranteed impressions are not met, the Company defers recognition of the
corresponding revenues until the remaining guaranteed impression levels are
achieved.
The Company also earns revenue on sponsorship contracts from fees
relating to the design, coordination, and integration of customers' content and
links into Yahoo! online media properties. These development fees are recognized
as revenue once the related activities have been performed and the customer's
Web links are available on Yahoo! online media properties. A number of the
Company's agreements provide that Yahoo! receive revenues from electronic
commerce transactions. Currently, these revenues are recognized by the Company
upon notification from the advertiser of revenues earned by Yahoo!. Revenues
from barter transactions are recognized during the period in which the
advertisements are displayed in Yahoo! properties. Barter transactions are
recorded at the fair value of the goods or services provided or received,
whichever is more readily determinable in the circumstances. Additionally, the
Company derives revenues from certain membership programs which are recognized
on a monthly basis as the fees become due. To date, revenues from development
fees, electronic commerce transactions, membership programs, and barter
transactions have each been less than 10% of net revenues.
No one customer accounted for 10% or more of net revenues during 1998
and 1997, and SOFTBANK and its related companies ("SOFTBANK"), a holder of
approximately 30% of the Company's Common Stock at December 31, 1998, accounted
for 11% of net revenues during 1996 (see Note 4).
Deferred revenue is primarily comprised of billings in excess of
recognized revenue relating to advertising contracts and payments received
pursuant to sponsorship advertising contracts in advance of revenue recognition.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT. Costs incurred in the classification and organization of
listings within Yahoo! properties and the development of new products and
enhancements to existing products are charged to expense as incurred. Material
software development costs subsequent to the establishment of technological
feasibility are capitalized. Based upon the Company's product development
process, technological feasibility is established upon completion of a working
model. Costs incurred by the Company between
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completion of the working model and the point at which the product is ready for
general release have been insignificant.
ADVERTISING COSTS. Advertising production costs are recorded as expense the
first time an advertisement appears. All other advertising costs are expensed as
incurred. The Company does not incur any direct-response advertising costs.
Advertising expense totaled approximately $35.3 million, $12.6 million, and $4.4
million for 1998, 1997, and 1996, respectively.
BENEFIT PLAN. The Company maintains a 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan (the "Plan")
for its full-time employees. Each participant in the Plan may elect to
contribute from 1% to 17% of his or her annual compensation to the Plan. The
Company matches employee contributions at a rate of 25%. Employee contributions
are fully vested, whereas vesting in matching Company contributions occurs at a
rate of 33.3% per year of employment. During 1998, 1997 and 1996, the Company's
contributions amounted to $623,000, $273,000, and $81,000, respectively, all of
which was expensed.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, SHORT AND LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS. The Company invests
its excess cash in debt instruments of the U.S. Government and its agencies, and
in high-quality corporate issuers. All highly liquid instruments with an
original maturity of three months or less are considered cash equivalents, those
with original maturities greater than three months and current maturities less
than twelve months from the balance sheet date are considered short-term
investments, and those with maturities greater than twelve months from the
balance sheet date are considered long-term investments.
The Company's marketable securities that are classified as
available-for-sale as of the balance sheet date are reported at fair value, with
unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, recorded in stockholders' equity.
Realized gains or losses and permanent declines in value, if any, on
available-for-sale securities will be reported in other income or expense as
incurred. As of December 31, 1998, the Company recorded net unrealized gains,
net of income taxes, of $10.7 million. The Company's marketable securities that
are classified as held-to-maturity are reported at amortized cost in the balance
sheets. The Company utilizes specific identification in computing realized and
unrealized gains and losses on held-to-maturity investments.
The Company invests in equity instruments of privately-held,
information technology companies for business and strategic purposes. These
investments are included in other long-term assets and are accounted for under
the cost method when ownership is less than 20%. For these non-quoted
investments, the Company's policy is to regularly review the assumptions
underlying the operating performance and cash flow forecasts in assessing the
carrying values. The Company identifies and records impairment losses on
long-lived assets when events and circumstances indicate that such assets might
be impaired. To date, no such impairment has been recorded. During 1998, certain
of these investments in privately-held companies became marketable equity
securities when the investees completed initial public offerings. Such
investments, which are in the Internet industry, are subject to significant
fluctuations in fair market value due to the volatility of the stock market, and
are recorded as long-term investments.
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK. Financial instruments that potentially subject the
Company to significant concentration of credit risk consist primarily of cash,
cash equivalents, short and long-term investments, and accounts receivable.
Substantially all of the Company's cash, cash equivalents, short and long-term
investments are managed by four financial institutions. Accounts receivable are
typically unsecured and are derived from revenues earned from customers
primarily located in the United States. The Company performs ongoing credit
evaluations of its customers and maintains reserves for potential credit losses;
historically, such losses have been within management's expectations. At
December 31, 1998 and 1997, no one customer accounted for 10% or more of the
accounts receivable balance.
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION. Property and equipment, including leasehold, are
stated at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated
useful lives of the assets, generally two to five years. Goodwill and other
intangible assets are included in other assets and are carried at cost less
accumulated amortization, which is being provided on a straight-line basis over
the economic lives of the respective assets, generally three to ten years. The
Company periodically evaluates the recoverability of its
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long-lived assets based on expected undiscounted cash flows and recognizes
impairments, if any, based on expected discounted future cash flows.
INCOME TAXES. Income taxes are computed using the asset and liability method.
Under the asset and liability method, deferred income tax assets and liabilities
are determined based on the differences between the financial reporting and tax
bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the currently enacted tax
rates and laws. A valuation allowance is provided for the amount of deferred tax
assets that, based on available evidence, are not expected to be realized.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION. The Company accounts for stock-based employee
compensation arrangements in accordance with the provisions of Accounting
Principles Board Opinion ("APB") No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees," and complies with the disclosure provisions of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS') No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation." Under APB 25, compensation cost is recognized over the vesting
period based on the difference, if any, on the date of grant between the fair
value of the Company's stock and the amount an employee must pay to acquire the
stock.
FOREIGN CURRENCY AND INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS. The functional currency of the
Company's international subsidiaries is the local currency. The financial
statements of these subsidiaries are translated to United States dollars using
year-end rates of exchange for assets and liabilities, and average rates of
exchange for the year for revenues, costs, and expenses. Translation gains
(losses), which are deferred and accumulated as a component of stockholders'
equity, were $288,000, ($380,000), and ($63,000) for 1998, 1997, and 1996,
respectively. Net gains and losses resulting from foreign exchange transactions
are included in the consolidated statements of operations and were not
significant during the periods presented. International revenues have accounted
for less than 10% of net revenues in the years ended December 31, 1998, 1997,
and 1996. International assets were not significant at December 31, 1998, 1997,
or 1996.
BASIC AND DILUTED NET INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE. Basic net income (loss) per share
is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding
during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per share is computed using the
weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding
during the period. Common equivalent shares consist of the incremental common
shares issuable upon conversion of the convertible preferred stock (using the
if-converted method) and shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options and
warrants (using the treasury stock method). For the three months ended March 31,
1999 and year ended December 31 1998, common share equivalents primarily related
to shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options and approximated 40.8
million (unaudited) and 43.5 million shares, respectively. Common equivalent
shares for the three months ended March 31, 1998 and the years ended December
31, 1997 and 1996 were excluded from the computation as their effect was
anti-dilutive.
USE OF ESTIMATES. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities,
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME. In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
("FASB") issued SFAS 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income," which was adopted by
the Company in the first quarter of fiscal 1998. SFAS 130 establishes standards
for reporting comprehensive income and its components in a financial statement.
Comprehensive income as defined includes all changes in equity (net assets)
during a period from non-owner sources. Examples of items to be included in
comprehensive income, which are excluded from net income, include foreign
currency translation adjustments and unrealized gains and losses on
available-for-sale securities. Accumulated other comprehensive income, as
presented on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, consists of the net
unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities, net of tax and the cumulative
translation adjustment.
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RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS. In June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS 133,
"Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." SFAS 133
establishes methods of accounting for derivative financial instruments and
hedging activities related to those instruments as well as other hedging
activities, and is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999. The
Company is currently determining the additional disclosures, if any, that may be
required under this pronouncement. In March 1998, the American Institute of
Certified Public Accountants issued Statement of Position 98-1 ("SOP 98-1"),
"Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for
Internal Use." This standard requires companies to capitalize qualifying
computer software costs which are incurred during the application development
stage and amortize them over the software's estimated useful life. SOP 98-1 is
effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1998.
UNAUDITED INTERIM RESULTS. The accompanying supplementary consolidated interim
financial statements as of March 31, 1999 and for the three months ended March
31, 1999 and 1998 are unaudited. In the opinion of management, the unaudited
supplementary consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared on
the same basis as the annual supplementary consolidated financial statements and
reflect all adjustments, which include only normal recurring adjustments,
necessary for the fair statement of the results of these periods. The data and
other information disclosed in the notes to the supplementary consolidated
financial statements related to these periods are unaudited. The results for the
three months ended March 31, 1999 are not necessarily indicative of the results
to be expected for the year.
NOTE 2 BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS (IN THOUSANDS)
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Property and equipment:
Computers and equipment $ 26,116 $ 8,977
Furniture and fixtures 5,836 2,619
Leasehold improvements 3,456 1,070
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35,408 12,666
Less: accumulated depreciation (11,187) (3,912)
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$ 24,221 $ 8,754
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Other assets:
Intangible assets (Note 5) $ 65,213 $ 1,530
Investments in privately-held companies 5,445 1,450
Other 4,588 4,263
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$ 75,246 $ 7,243
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Accrued expenses and other current liabilities:
Accrued compensation and related expenses $ 12,603 $ 3,430
Accrued content, connect, and other costs 8,513 3,206
Accrued sales and marketing related expenses 6,818 2,830
Accrued professional service expenses 5,837 1,732
Other 9,663 4,278
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$ 43,434 $ 15,476
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NOTE 3 INVESTMENTS
At December 31, 1998, short and long-term investments in marketable securities
were classified as available-for-sale and held-to-maturity as follows (in
thousands):
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Gross Gross Gross Estimated
Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair
Costs Gains Losses Value
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AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE
U.S. Government and agencies $ 331,757 $ 611 $ - $ 332,368
Municipal bonds 12,893 81 - 12,974
Corporate debt securities 8,584 26 - 8,610
Corporate equity securities 2,350 16,332 - 18,682
Other 3,020 - (20) 3,000
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358,604 17,050 (20) 375,634
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HELD-TO-MATURITY
U.S. Government and agencies 20,774 - (41) 20,733
Corporate debt securities 18,117 - (5) 18,112
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38,891 - (46) 38,845
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$ 397,495 $ 17,050 $ (66) $ 414,479
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The contractual maturities of debt securities classified as available-for-sale
and held-to-maturity as of December 31, 1998 are as follows (in thousands):
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AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE
Due within one year $ 308,025
Due after one year through two years 48,927
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356,952
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HELD-TO-MATURITY
Due within one year 33,797
Due after one year through two years 5,094
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38,891
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$ 395,843
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At December 31, 1997, short and long-term investments in marketable
securities were classified as available-for-sale and consisted of 81% corporate
debt securities, 8% debt securities of the U.S. Government and its agencies, 4%
municipal debt securities, and 7% foreign debt securities. At December 31, 1997,
the fair value of the investments approximated cost.
NOTE 4 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During 1998, 1997 and 1996, the Company recognized net revenues of approximately
$11.8 million, $3.2 million, and $2.4 million, respectively, on advertising
contracts and publication, development, and licensing arrangements with SOFTBANK
and its related companies (such as E*Trade Group, Inc., Kingston Technology
Company, and E-Loan, Inc.), a holder of approximately 30% of the Company's
Common Stock at December 31, 1998. Prices on these contracts were comparable to
those given to other similar customers of the Company. Additionally, three
SOFTBANK-related companies provided Internet access and sales and
marketing-related services for fees of approximately $3.1 million, $3.2 million,
and $2.3 million during 1998, 1997, and 1996, respectively. Sequoia Capital, a
holder of approximately 3% of
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the Company's Common Stock at December 31, 1998, was also an investor in one of
these SOFTBANK-related companies.
NOTE 5 ACQUISITIONS
ACQUISITION OF NETCONTROLS. On July 31, 1997, the Company entered into a stock
purchase agreement to acquire all of the outstanding capital stock of
NetControls, Inc. for 148,668 shares of the Company's Common Stock. The
acquisition was recorded as a purchase for accounting purposes and the majority
of the purchase price of approximately $1.4 million is being amortized over the
three-year estimated useful life of the technology acquired. Upon acquisition,
the historical financial results of NetControls, Inc. were de minimis.
ACQUISITION OF FOUR11. On October 20, 1997, the Company completed the
acquisition of Four11 Corporation, a privately-held online communications and
Internet directory company. Under the terms of the acquisition, which was
accounted for as a pooling of interests, the Company exchanged 6,022,880 shares
of Yahoo! Common Stock for all of Four11's outstanding shares and assumed
593,344 options and warrants to purchase Yahoo! Common Stock. All outstanding
Four11 preferred shares were converted into Four11 common stock immediately
prior to the acquisition. During the quarter ended December 31, 1997, the
Company recorded a one-time charge of $3.9 million for acquisition-related
costs. These costs consisted of investment banking fees, legal and accounting
fees, redundancy costs, and certain other expenses directly related to the
acquisition.
ACQUISITION OF VIAWEB INC. On June 10, 1998, the Company completed the
acquisition of all outstanding shares of Viaweb, a provider of software and
services for hosting online stores, through the issuance of 1,574,364 shares of
Yahoo! Common Stock. All outstanding options to purchase Viaweb common stock
were converted into options to purchase 244,504 shares of Yahoo! Common Stock.
The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase in accordance with the
provisions of Accounting Principles Board ("APB") Opinion No. 16. Under the
purchase method of accounting, the purchase price is allocated to the assets
acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at the
date of the acquisition. Results of operations for Viaweb have been included
with those of the Company for periods subsequent to the date of acquisition.
The total purchase price of the acquisition was $48.6 million including
acquisition expenses of $1.8 million. The purchase price was allocated to the
assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values as
determined by the Company and pursuant to discussions with the Staff of the
Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Staff") as follows (in thousands):
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In-process research and development $15,000
Purchased technology 15,000
Goodwill 24,332
Liabilities assumed (344)
Tangible assets acquired 571
Deferred tax liability (6,000)
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$48,559
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Among the factors considered in discussions with the Staff in
determining the amount of the allocation of the purchase price to in-process
research and development were various factors such as estimating the stage of
development of each in-process research and development project at the date of
acquisition, estimating cash flows resulting from the expected revenues
generated from such projects, and discounting the net cash flows, in addition to
other assumptions. The remaining identified intangibles, including the value of
purchased technology and other intangibles will be amortized on a straight-line
basis over three and seven years, respectively. Amortization expense of
purchased technology and other intangible assets was $2.9 million and $2.0
million, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 1998. A deferred tax
liability has been recognized for the difference between the assigned values for
book purposes and the tax bases of assets in accordance with the provisions of
SFAS 109. In addition, other factors were
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considered in discussions with the Staff in determining the value assigned to
purchased in-process technology such as research projects in areas supporting
the online store technology (including significant enhancement to the ability of
the product to support multiple users and multiple servers), developing
functionality to support the ability to process credit card orders, and
enhancing the product's user interface by developing functionality that would
allow the product to be used outside of the United States. If none of these
projects is successfully developed, the Company's sales and profitability may be
adversely affected in future periods. Additionally, the failure of any
particular individual project in-process could impair the value of other
intangible assets acquired. The Company began to benefit from the purchased
in-process technology in late 1998.
Yahoo! is continuing the development efforts associated with online
store technology, credit card processing and to a lesser extent international
functionality. The development efforts with respect to the online store
technology and credit card processing are on schedule with Yahoo!'s original
assumptions with various features having been introduced as of December 31,
1998. Given the complexities of completing the international functionality,
Yahoo! continues to make progress in the development of these features and now
expects to be substantially complete by the end of June 1999.
ACQUISITION OF WEBCAL CORPORATION. On July 17, 1998, the Company completed the
acquisition of WebCal Corporation ("WebCal"), a privately-held developer and
marketer of Web-based calendaring and scheduling products, and publisher of
EventCal, a comprehensive database of world-wide public events. Under the terms
of the acquisition, which was accounted for as a pooling of interests, the
Company exchanged 541,908 shares of Yahoo! Common Stock for all of WebCal's
outstanding shares. The historical operations of WebCal are not material to the
Company's financial position or results of operations, therefore, prior period
financial statements have not been restated for this acquisition. WebCal's
accumulated deficit on July 17, 1998 was $1.1 million. Net revenues and net loss
for WebCal in 1998 through the date of the acquisition approximated $2,000 and
$847,000, respectively.
ACQUISITION OF COMPU-TRAK, INC. In August 1998, the Company completed the
purchase of certain Web-page development technology for a total consideration of
$1.6 million, including $850,000 in cash and 23,894 shares of Common Stock.
During the year ended December 31, 1998, $300,000 was recorded as purchased
in-process research and development. The purchased technology is classified as
property and equipment and is being amortized over one year.
ACQUISITION OF YOYODYNE ENTERTAINMENT, INC. On October 20, 1998, the Company
acquired Yoyodyne Entertainment, Inc., a privately-held, direct marketing
services company. Under the terms of the acquisition, which was accounted for as
a pooling of interests, the Company exchanged 561,244 shares of Yahoo! Common
Stock and options and warrants to purchase Yahoo! Common Stock for all of
Yoyodyne's outstanding shares, options, and warrants. The consolidated financial
statements for the three years ended December 31, 1998 and the accompanying
notes reflect the Company's financial position and the results of operations as
if Yoyodyne was a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company since inception. During
October 1998, the Company recorded a one-time charge of $2.1 million for
acquisition-related costs. These costs consisted of broker fees, legal and
accounting fees, and certain other expenses directly related to the acquisition.
ACQUISITION OF HYPERPARALLEL, INC. On December 17, 1998, the Company completed
the acquisition of all of the outstanding shares of HyperParallel, Inc.
("HyperParallel"), a company specializing in data analysis, through the issuance
of 74,856 shares of Yahoo! Common Stock and approximately $700,000 of cash
totaling $8.1 million including acquisition costs. The acquisition was accounted
for as a purchase in accordance with APB 16. Under the purchase method of
accounting, the purchase price was allocated to the assets acquired and
liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values at the date of the
acquisition. Results of operations for HyperParallel have been included with
those of the Company for periods subsequent to the acquisition.
Approximately $2.3 million of the total purchase price was allocated to
in-process research and development. This amount was developed by estimating the
stage of development of each in-process research and development project at the
date of the acquisition, estimating incremental cash flows
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generated from such projects, and discounting the net cash flows back to their
present value using a discount rate of 35%, which represents a premium to the
Company's cost of capital to take into account the uncertainty surrounding the
successful development of the purchased in-process technology. The projections
were based on management's estimates of market size and growth, expected trends
in advertising and technology, expected research and development and selling and
general administrative expenditures, and the expected timing of new product
introductions. Approximately $1.2 million of the total purchase price was
allocated to existing technology which is being amortized over 3 years. The
value of the existing technology was developed based on similar assumptions
using a discount rate of 25%. The projections used in developing the values
should not be considered an accurate predictor of future performance for several
reasons, including the consideration of many factors outside the control of the
Company. The remaining purchase price of approximately $4.6 million was
allocated to goodwill which is being amortized over 7 years. Tangible assets
acquired and liabilities assumed were not material to the Company's financial
statements.
The value assigned to purchased in-process technology was determined by
identifying three research projects in-progress as of the acquisition date.
These three research projects in-progress focus on technologies surrounding
search tools. Two of the application oriented development projects were 70% and
20% complete as of the acquisition date. These projects are expected to be
completed in the first and fourth quarters, respectively, of 1999. The remaining
project relates to the next release of the current search tool which was
approximately 20% complete as of the acquisition date and is expected to be
completed in the fourth quarter of 1999. Future research and development costs
to be incurred on the individual in-process projects are not expected to be
material to Yahoo!'s financial position or results of operations. In addition,
if none of these projects were successfully developed, Yahoo!'s revenues and
profitability would not be materially adversely affected.
ACQUISITION OF STARSEED, INC. In December 1998, the Company completed the
acquisition of all the outstanding shares of Starseed, Inc. ("Starseed")
through the issuance of 370,036 shares of Common Stock, approximately $2
milion in cash and the forgiveness of $600,000 of debt. All outstanding
options to purchase Starseed common stock were converted into options to
purchase 145,512 shares of the Company's common stock.
The total purchase price of the acquisition was $24.8 million. The
acquisition was accounted for as a purchase in accordance with the provisions of
APB 16 with the excess purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired
being recorded as goodwill. The purchase price was allocated to the assets
acquired and the liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values as
follows (in thousands):
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Purchased technology $ 1,189
Goodwill and other intangible assets 23,992
Other assets 161
Liabilities assumed (560)
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$24,782
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The results of operations for Starseed are included with those of the
Company's for the period subsequent to the date of acquisition. The purchased
technology is being amorized on a straight-line basis over one year. The
goodwill and other intangibles are being amortized on a straight-line basis over
three years.
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA DISCLOSURES OF SIGNIFICANT ACQUISITIONS. The following
unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations give effect to the
acquisitions of Viaweb, HyperParallel, and Starseed as if they occurred as of
the beginning of the period (in thousands, except per share data):
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Year Ended
December 31,
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Net revenues $ 224,100 $ 76,078
Net income (loss) $ (17,002) $ (61,976)
Net income (loss) per share - basic and diluted $ (0.09) $ (0.35)
Shares used in per share calculation - basic and diluted 195,904 178,737
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NOTE 6 JOINT VENTURES
YAHOO! JAPAN. During April 1996, the Company signed a joint venture agreement
with SOFTBANK whereby Yahoo! Japan Corporation was formed to establish and
manage in Japan a Japanese version of the Yahoo! Internet Guide, develop related
Japanese online navigational services, and conduct other related business. The
Company's ownership interest in the joint venture upon inception was 40%. During
November 1997, Yahoo! Japan Corporation completed its initial public offering,
issuing 975 previously unissued shares and raising total proceeds of
approximately $5.5 million. Accordingly, the Company increased its investment by
$1.7 million, recorded as additional paid-in capital, to reflect the increase in
the Company's share of Yahoo! Japan Corporation's net assets. The investment is
being accounted for using the equity method and the Company's share of net
income, to date, has been immaterial. At December 31, 1998, the carrying value
of the investment was $2.9 million and is recorded in other assets. However, the
fair value of the Company's 34% ownership in Yahoo! Japan, based on the quoted
trading price, was approximately $170 million at December 31, 1998.
YAHOO! EUROPE. On November 1, 1996, the Company signed a joint venture agreement
with a subsidiary of SOFTBANK whereby separate companies were formed in Germany,
the United Kingdom, and France ("Yahoo! Europe") to establish and manage
versions of the Yahoo! Internet Guide for those countries, develop related
online navigational services, and conduct other related business. The parties
have invested a total of $6.0 million in proportion to their respective equity
interests as of December 31, 1998. The Company has a majority share of
approximately 70% in each of the Yahoo! Europe entities, and therefore, has
consolidated their financial results. During 1998, 1997 and 1996, Yahoo! Europe
incurred losses from operations of $409,000, $1,807,000 and $842,000,
respectively. SOFTBANK's interest in the net assets of Yahoo! Europe at December
31, 1998 and 1997, as represented by the minority interest on the balance sheet,
was $883,000 and $405,000, respectively.
YAHOO! KOREA. During August 1997, the Company signed a joint venture agreement
with SOFTBANK and other SOFTBANK affiliate companies whereby Yahoo! Korea was
formed to develop and operate a Korean version of the Yahoo! Internet Guide,
develop related Korean online navigational services, and conduct other related
business. The parties have invested a total of $1.0 million in proportion to
their respective equity interests. The Company has a majority share of
approximately 60% in the joint venture, and therefore, has consolidated the
financial results, which have been insignificant to date. SOFTBANK's interest in
the net assets of Yahoo! Korea at December 31, 1998 and 1997, as represented by
the minority interest on the balance sheet, was $365,000 and $311,000,
respectively.
GEOCITIES JAPAN. During November 1997, the Company and SOFTBANK formed a joint
venture called GeoCities Japan Corporation ("GeoCities Japan") to create and
manage a Japanese version of the GeoCities web site. In accordance with the
joint venture agreement ("Agreement"), the Company purchased 40% of GeoCities
Japan for approximately $645,000 and licensed certain intellectual properties
for the purpose of localizing the Japanese version of GeoCities to GeoCities
Japan. The Agreement remains in effect perpetually, provided that, if as of
April 1, 2001, or any April 1 thereafter; (i) GeoCities Japan has sustained net
losses for the four consecutive fiscal quarters, and (ii) the Company and
SOFTBANK differ with respect to the future business plan of GeoCities Japan,
then each party shall have the right ot terminate the Joint Venture with 90-days
notice. The investment is being accounted for using the equity method and the
Company's share of net loss, to date, has been immaterial.
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YAHOO! MARKETPLACE. On August 26, 1996, Yahoo! entered into agreements with Visa
International Service Association ("VISA") and another party (together, the
"Visa Group") to establish a limited liability company, Yahoo! Marketplace
L.L.C., to develop and operate a navigational service focused on information and
resources for the purchase of consumer products and services over the Internet.
Yahoo!'s principal obligations included a commitment to provide operating
contributions to support implementation of the service including its look and
feel, development of its software, hiring of its management, promotion of the
service, promotion of VISA, a nonexclusive license to Yahoo! Marketplace to use
the Yahoo! brand and search tools, and an agreement that Yahoo! Marketplace
would be used exclusively for the activities defined in the operating agreement.
VISA's key obligations included a commitment to provide operating contributions
including encouraging VISA member banks to participate and utilize the services
of Yahoo! Marketplace, assistance in implementing systems to process payments,
other marketing assistance activities, providing non-exclusive rights to
utilization of the VISA brand, and an agreement not to compete for 18 months by
entering into a similar arrangement with a Yahoo! competitor. As of December 31,
1996, the parties had invested a total of $1.0 million. At December 31, 1996,
Yahoo! owned approximately 55% of the equity interest in Yahoo! Marketplace.
Yahoo! Marketplace incurred start-up losses of $246,000 in 1997 and $637,000 in
1996.
During May 1997, Yahoo! received a letter from VISA formally expressing
its concerns with respect to breach of contract, Yahoo! support obligations, and
exclusivity. In June 1997, Yahoo! conducted numerous discussions concerning
settlement of these obligations and claims and proposed a settlement with the
Visa Group which was signed in July 1997, prior to the completion of significant
business activities and public launch of the property. In connection with this
settlement, Yahoo! issued 2,797,924 shares of Yahoo! Common Stock to the Visa
Group, for which Yahoo! recorded a one-time, non-cash, pre-tax charge of $21.2
million in the second quarter ended June 30, 1997. The settlement ultimately
released Yahoo! from all of its obligations described above. The agreement
settled all disputes and claims arising among the parties with respect to the
interpretation of and the parties' respective performance under the agreements
and released the parties from further liability. It also released Yahoo! from
any other further damage claims by VISA for non-performance. Yahoo! also
forfeited its non-compete commitment from VISA. No portions of these agreements
continued in effect subsequent to the settlement.
NOTE 7 LINE OF CREDIT
The Company has a $10 million revolving line of credit which
includes a $7 million revolving credit facility and a $3 million lease
facility which expires in December 1999. Interest on borrowings under the
revolving credit and lease facilities is the prime rate and prime rate plus
0.75%, respectively (7.75% and 8.5% at December 31, 1998, respectively). The
facility is collateralized and has financial covenants which applied to
GeoCities prior to its acquisition by Yahoo!. As of March 31, 1999
(unaudited) and December 31, 1998 and 1997, there were no borrowings under
the facility.
NOTE 8 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
COMMON STOCK. On April 11, 1996, the Company completed its initial public
offering of 17.9 million shares of its Common Stock. Net proceeds to the Company
aggregated $35.1 million. As of the closing date of the offering, all of the
Convertible Preferred Stock outstanding was converted into an aggregate of
approximately 77.0 million shares of Common Stock. On July 14, 1998, the Company
received proceeds of $250 million in exchange for 5,453,760 newly issued shares
of Yahoo! Common Stock through a private placement with SOFTBANK. The shares
purchased by SOFTBANK are subject to a pre-existing agreement, entered into in
1996, that prohibits SOFTBANK from purchasing additional shares of the Company's
capital stock if such purchase would result in SOFTBANK owning more than 35% of
the Company's capital stock (assuming the exercise of all outstanding options
and warrants to purchase capital stock).
Prior to the merger between Yahoo! and GeoCities, in August 1998,
GeoCities completed an initial public offering in which it sold 5,463,000 shares
of GeoCities common stock (equivalent of 3,697,000 shares of the Company's
Common Stock) for total net proceeds of approximately $84.3 million.
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MANDATORY REDEEMABLE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK. Prior to the merger with
Yahoo!, GeoCities had six series of mandatory redeemable convertible preferred
stock outstanding. Redemption, at the option of the holder, could be elected
beginning on January 1, 2000 at an amount equal to the original issue price plus
seven percent per annum. The Company has recorded accretion on this preferred
stock through the date of GeoCities initial public offering at which time the
preferred stock converted to common stock.
STOCK OPTION PLANS. Pursuant to the consummation of the acquisitions of
Viaweb, Yoyodyne, GeoCities, Encompass and Online Anywhere, the Company
assumed the Viaweb 1997 Stock Option Plan (the "Viaweb Plan"), the 1996
Yoyodyne Stock Option Plan (the "Yoyodyne Plan"), the GeoCities 1998 Stock
Option Plan (the "GeoCities Plan"), the 1998 Starseed Stock Option Plan (the
"Starseed Plan"), the Encompass, Inc. Stock Option Plan (the "Encompass
Plan"), and the Online Anywhere 1997 Stock Plan (the "Online Anywhere Plan"),
respectively. As of December 31, 1998, the Company had nine stock-based
compensation plans which are described below.
The 1995 Stock Plan (the "Stock Plan"), the 1995 Four11 Stock Option
Plan (the "Four11 Plan"), the Viaweb Plan, the Yoyodyne Plan, the GeoCities
Plan, the Starseed Plan, the Encompass Plan, and the Online Anywhere Plan
(collectively the "Plans") allow for the issuance of incentive stock options,
non-qualified stock options, and stock purchase rights to purchase a maximum
of 87.6 million shares of the Company's Common Stock. Under the Plans,
incentive stock options may be granted to employees, directors, and officers
of the Company and non-qualified stock options and stock purchase rights may
be granted to consultants, employees, directors, and officers of the Company.
Options granted under the Plans are for periods not to exceed ten years, and
must be issued at prices not less than 100% and 85%, for incentive and
nonqualified stock options, respectively, of the fair market value of the
stock on the date of grant as determined by the Board of Directors. Options
granted to stockholders who own greater than 10% of the outstanding stock are
for periods not to exceed five years and must be issued at prices not less
than 110% of the fair market value of the stock on the date of grant as
determined by the Board of Directors. Options granted under the Stock Plan
and the Four11 Plan generally vest 25% after the first year of service and
ratably each month over the remaining thirty-six month period. Options
granted under the Viaweb Plan and GeoCities Plan generally vest 25% per annum
over four years. Options granted under the Yoyodyne Plan have various vesting
periods which do not exceed thirty-six months. Options issued under the
Four11 Plan may be exercised prior to vesting and are subject to repurchase
in the event of a voluntary termination, at the original purchase price.
Certain options granted under the GeoCities Plan, contain certain provision
that provide for full acceleration if the holder of the option is
involuntarily terminated within 18 months following a change in control.
The 1996 Directors' Stock Option Plan (the "Directors' Plan") provides
for the issuance of up to 1.2 million non-statutory stock options to
non-employee directors of the Company. Each person who becomes a non-employee
director of the Company after the date of the Company's initial public offering
will automatically be granted a non-statutory option (the "First Option") to
purchase shares of Common Stock upon the date on which such person first becomes
a director. Thereafter, each director of the Company will be granted an annual
option (the "Annual Option") to purchase shares of Common Stock. Options under
the Directors' Plan will be granted at the fair market value of the stock on the
date of grant as determined by the Board of Directors and will vest in equal
monthly installments over four years, in the case of the First Option, or at the
end of four years in the case of the Annual Option. Options granted under the
Directors' Plan are for periods not to exceed 10 years.
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Activity under the Company's stock option plans is summarized as follows (in
thousands, except per share amounts):
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<CAPTION>
Available Options Weighted Average
for Grant Outstanding Price per Share
--------------- --------------- ------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at December 31, 1995 23,502 20,432 $ 0.00
Additional shares reserved 19,252 -
Options granted (23,075) 23,075 1.67
Options canceled 1,864 (1,864) 1.65
Options exercised - (2,978) 0.00
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Balance at December 31, 1996 21,543 38,665 0.93
Additional shares reserved 30,250 -
Options granted (21,229) 21,229 8.30
Options canceled 661 (661) 1.47
Options exercised - (9,687) 0.53
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Balance at December 31, 1997 31,225 49,546 4.13
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Additional shares reserved 8,245 -
Options granted (23,511) 23,511 48.62
Options canceled 2,953 (2,953) 11.31
Options exercised - (11,302) 2.72
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Balance at December 31, 1998 18,912 58,802 $ 21.82
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</TABLE>
The following table summarizes information concerning outstanding and
exercisable options at December 31, 1998 (in thousands, except per share
amounts):
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<CAPTION>
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Options Outstanding Options Exercisable
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Weighted Weighted Weighted
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Average Average Average
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Range of Remaining Exercise Exercise
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Exercise Number Contractual Price Number Price
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Prices Outstanding Life (in years) per Share Exercisable per Share
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
less than $0.01 8,052 6.6 $ 0.00 5,237 $ 0.00
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$0.03 - $1.17 7,106 7.0 0.61 3,267 0.69
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$1.25 - $3.29 7,937 7.1 2.32 2,681 2.13
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$3.31 - $8.08 6,993 8.1 5.00 990 5.03
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$10.27 - $13.47 7,971 8.8 12.97 1,766 13.09
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$13.94 - $29.64 6,679 9.0 20.59 143 14.50
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$30.38 - $59.01 7,400 9.3 46.81 - -
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$62.41 - $135.00 6,664 9.9 95.70 - -
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58,802 8.2 $ 21.82 14,084 $ 2.70
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</TABLE>
Options to purchase approximately 8.9 million shares and 3.3 million
shares were vested at December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively. The weighted
average exercise prices per share for options vested at December 31, 1997 and
1996 were $0.96 and less than $0.01, respectively. Through December 31, 1998,
Yahoo! and certain acquired entities recorded compensation expense related to
certain stock options issued with exercise prices below the fair market value of
the related common stock. The Company recorded compensation expense in the
amount of $2,062,000, $1,239,000, and $164,000 in 1998, 1997, and 1996,
respectively. Approximately $7,862,000 remains to be amortized over the
remaining vesting periods of the options.
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN. Effective March 6, 1996, the Company's Board of
Directors adopted the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the "Purchase Plan"), which
provides for the issuance of a maximum of 1,800,000 shares of Common Stock.
Eligible employees can have up to 15% of their earnings withheld, up to certain
maximums, to be used to purchase shares of the Company's Common Stock on every
December 31st and June 30th. The price of the Common Stock purchased under the
Purchase Plan will be equal to 85% of the lower of the fair market value of the
Common Stock on the commencement date of each six month offering period or the
specified purchase date. During 1998, 126,000 shares were purchased at prices
from $14.72 to $36.10 per share. During 1997, 537,000 shares were purchased at
prices from $1.85 to $4.83 per share. There were no shares issued under the
Purchase Plan during 1996. At December 31, 1998, 1,137,000 shares were available
under the Purchase Plan for future issuance.
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STOCK COMPENSATION. The Company accounts for stock-based compensation in
accordance with the provisions of APB 25. Had compensation expense been
determined based on the fair value at the grant dates, as prescribed in SFAS
123, the Company's results would have been as follows (in thousands, except per
share amounts):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1997 1996
-------------- --------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net income (loss) applicable to
common stockholders:
As reported $ 1,390 $ (37,407) $ (9,538)
Pro forma $ (38,590) $ (43,871) $ (10,384)
Net income (loss) per share - basic
and diluted:
As reported $ 0.01 $ (0.21) $ (0.06)
Pro forma $ (0.20) $ (0. 25) $ (0.07)
</TABLE>
Prior to the Company's initial public offering, the fair value of each option
grant was determined on the date of grant using the minimum value method.
Subsequent to the offering, the fair value was determined using the
Black-Scholes model. The weighted average fair market value of an option granted
during 1998, 1997, and 1996 was $23.73, $4.03, and $0.78, respectively. Except
for the volatility assumption which was only used under the Black-Scholes model,
the following range of assumptions was used to perform the calculations:
expected life of 36 months in 1998 and 1997, and 30 months in 1996; risk-free
interest rate ranges of 4.2% to 5.6% during 1998, 5.6% to 6.6% during 1997, and
5.1% to 6.5% during 1996; expected volatility of 67% in 1998, 59% in 1997, and
53% in 1996; and no expected dividend yield for the three years ended December
31, 1998. Because additional stock options are expected to be granted each year,
the above pro forma disclosures are not representative of pro forma effects on
reported financial results for future years.
NOTE 9 INCOME TAXES
The components of income (loss) before taxes are as follows (in
thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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Year Ended December 31,
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
United States $ 21,916 $ (34,017) $ (8,494)
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Foreign (1,303) (2,558) (939)
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$ 20,613 $ (36,575) $ (9,433)
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</TABLE>
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The provision for income taxes in 1998 is comprised of the following
(in thousands):
<TABLE>
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Current:
- ------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C>
Federal $ 20,333
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State 1,937
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22,270
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Deferred:
- ------------------------------------------------------------
Federal (3,616)
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State (827)
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(4,443)
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Total Provision $ 17,827
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</TABLE>
No provision for federal and state income taxes for 1997 and 1996 has been
recorded as the Company incurred net operating losses for these periods.
The provision for income taxes differs from the amount computed by
applying the statutory federal income tax rate as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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Year Ended December 31,
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1998 1997 1996
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <S> <C> <C>
Income tax at the federal statutory rate of 35% $ 7,215 $ (12,801) $ (3,302)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
State income tax, net of federal benefit 1,937 (1,626) (112)
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Non-deductible acquisition-related charges 8,521 - -
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Research tax credits (1,155) - -
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Change in valuation allowances 1,210 12,966 3,349
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Other 99 1,461 65
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$ 17,827 $ - $ -
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</TABLE>
Deferred income taxes reflect the tax effects of temporary differences
between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting
purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. The components of the net
deferred income tax assets are as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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Year Ended December 31,
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1998 1997 1996
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Deferred income tax assets:
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Net operating loss and credit carryforwards $ 160,552 $ 30,187 $ 5,726
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Nondeductible reserves and expenses 4,443 4,727 1,446
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Gross deferred tax assets 164,995 34,914 7,172
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Valuation allowance (153,861) (34,914) (7,172)
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
11,134 - -
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Deferred income tax liabilities:
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Unrealized investment gains (6,301) - -
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Intangible assets (4,833) - -
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Gross deferred tax liabilities (11,134) - -
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$ - $ - $ -
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
</TABLE>
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As of December 31, 1998, the Company's federal and state net operating
loss carryforwards for income tax purposes were approximately $363 million and
$209 million, respectively. If not utilized, the federal net operating loss
carryforwards will begin to expire in 2010, and the state net operating loss
carryforwards will begin to expire in 2002. The Company's federal and state
research tax credit carryforwards for income tax purposes are approximately
$10.7 million and $10.1 million, respectively. If not utilized, the federal tax
credit carryforwards will begin to expire in 2010. Approximately $43 million of
net operating loss carryforwards relate to acquired entities and expire
beginning in 2010. Utilization of these net operating loss carryforwards may be
limited by a cumulative stock ownership change of more than 50%, or by other
limitations.
Gross deferred tax assets of approximately $141 million as of
December 31, 1998 pertain to certain net operating loss carryforwards and
credit carryforwards resulting from the exercise of employee stock options.
When recognized, the tax benefit of these loss and credit carryforwards are
accounted for as a credit to additional paid-in capital rather than a
reduction of the income tax provision. Deferred tax assets include
approximately $1.6 million related to net operating loss carryforwards in
various foreign jurisdictions. These carryforwards will expire if not
utilized.
NOTE 10 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
OPERATING LEASES. During December 1998, the company entered into a
non-cancelable operating sublease agreement that will provide the Company with
additional office space at its existing Santa Clara, California location.
Additionally during 1998, the company entered into various other non-cancelable
operating lease agreements for its sales offices throughout the U.S. and its
international subsidiaries. Future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable
operating leases with initial terms of one year or more are $6.4 million in
1999, $5.4 million in 2000, $4.3 million in 2001, $3.8 million in 2002, $3.6
million in 2003, and $5.0 million thereafter. Certain of the Company's lease
agreements have a five year renewal option from the date of expiration. Total
minimum rental payments aggregate $28.6 million. Rent expense under operating
leases totaled $4.9 million, $2.6 million, and $0.7 million during 1998, 1997,
and 1996, respectively.
LEGAL. Prior to the merger of Yahoo! and GeoCities, GeoCities and the Federal
Trade Commission ("FTC") staff attorneys executed a Consent Order in February
1999 in connection with certain past business practices of the Company related
to disclosure of personal identifying information to third parties. Based on the
scope of the Consent Order, the Company does not believe that its compliance
with the Consent Order will have a material adverse effect on the Company's
business, results of operation, financial condition, or cash flows.
On August 14, 1998, a lawsuit was filed against GeoCities involving
GeoCities' collection and use of personal identifying information. The complaint
in this case follows the FTC draft complaint without alleging any new facts.
This case involves a single cause of action for the alleged violation of
California Business and Professions Code and seeks an injunction, disgorgement
and any profits obtained as a result of the alleged improper activity, and
attorneys' fees. On September 30, 1998, an additional case was filed against
GeoCities related to the same activity. This suit also purported to be a class
action and sought disgorgement of any profits obtained as a result of the
alleged improper activity, unspecified damages, and attorneys' fees. The court
determined the two cases are related and set a joint non-binding mediation to be
conducted by the end of August 1999. On April 30, 1999, a third case was filed
against GeoCities again related to the same activity. This suit also purported
to be a class action and asserted a single cause of action for an alleged
violation of the Pennsylvania Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection
Law. This suit seeks the greater of (a) $100 per class member or (b) actual
damages. An initial status conference in this matter is set for June 9, 1999.
Based on the Company's analysis of these lawsuits and given that they
involve the same set of circumstances that are covered in the FTC matter, the
Company believes that the allegations contained in the three complaints are
without merit and intends to defend these actions vigorously.
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From time to time the Company is subject to other legal proceedings and
claims in the ordinary course of business, including claims of alleged
infringement of trademarks, copyrights and other intellectual property rights,
and a variety of claims arising in connection with the Company's email, message
boards, and other communications and community features, such as claims alleging
defamation and invasion of privacy. The Company is not currently aware of any
legal proceedings or claims that the Company believes will have, individually or
in the aggregate, a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position
or results of operations.
NOTE 11 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
ACQUISITION OF GEOCITIES. On May 28, 1999, the Company acquired GeoCities, a
publicly traded Internet company that offers a community of personal web
sites on the Internet within themed, online neighborhoods. Under the terms of
the acquisition, which was accounted for as a pooling of interests, the
Company exchanged 22,061,632 shares of Yahoo! Common stock for all of
GeoCities outstanding common stock. Additionally, Yahoo! converted
approximately 8,432,000 GeoCities stock options into approximately 5,707,000
Yahoo! stock options. The supplementary consolidated financial statements do
not include estimated expenses of approximately $66 million relating to costs
incurred with this transaction. The costs include estimated investment
banking and financial advisory fees of approximately $44 million and other
estimated merger related expenses totaling $22 million consisting of
professional services; severance costs which relate to termination of certain
employees with redundant job functions in substantially all functional areas;
closing costs of certain duplicate and redundant operating and sales
facilities which are expected to be closed within 30 to 90 days of
consummation of the merger as well as the write-off of certain related fixed
assets and leasehold improvements associated with the severance and closure
activities; termination fees related to contracts which provide certain
services to GeoCities which are redundant to certain pre-existing Yahoo!
services; and other merger related expenses. These costs will be recorded as
expenses in the second quarter of 1999.
ACQUISITION OF ENCOMPASS. On May 26, 1999, the Company acquired Encompass, a
developer of consumer internet access software. Under the terms of the
acquisition, which was accounted for as a pooling of interests, the Company
exchanged 710,000 shares of Yahoo! Common Stock for all the Encompass
outstanding common stock. Additionally, Yahoo! converted all outstanding
Encompass stock options into approximately 110,000 Yahoo! stock options.
ACQUISITION OF ONLINE ANYWHERE. On May 28, 1999, the Company acquired Online
Anywhere, a provider of Web delivery solutions for non-PC appliances. Under the
terms of the acquisition, which was accounted for as a pooling of interests, the
Company exchanged 453,000 shares of Yahoo! Common Stock for all the Online
Anywhere outstanding common stock. Additionally, Yahoo! converted all
outstanding Online Anywhere stock options into approximately 88,000 Yahoo! stock
options.
REINCORPORATION IN DELAWARE. On May 14, 1999, the Company's stockholders
approved a change in the state of incorporation of California to Delaware.
The par value of the Company's Common Stock was changed to $0.001 from
$0.00017 pursuant to the reincorporation. The supplementary consolidated
financial statements and notes thereto for all periods presented have been
adjusted to reflect the reincorporation. In addition, the Company's
stockholders approved an increase in the number of shares reserved for
issuance under employee stock option plans to 40 million shares.
NOTE 12 SUBSEQUENT EVENTS (UNAUDITED)
ACQUISITION OF LOG-ME-ON. On January 15, 1999, the Company completed the
acquisition of Log-Me-On.Com LLC ("Log-Me-On"), a development stage entity,
through the issuance of 50,000 shares of Yahoo! Common Stock and $1.5 million in
cash for a total purchase price of approximately $9.9 million, including
acquisition costs. Additional consideration of $1 million is payable contingent
on the continued employment of certain employees for one year from the
acquisition date. Such amount is being amortized as compensation expense over
the one-year period. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase in
accordance with the provisions of APB 16. Under the purchase method of
accounting, the purchase price was allocated to the assets acquired and
liabilities assumed based
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on their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. Results of operations
for Log-Me-On for periods prior to the acquisition were not material to the
Company. Results of operations for Log-Me-On have been included with those of
the Company for periods subsequent to the acquisition date.
Log-Me-On, founded in 1998, was a development stage entity with limited
operations, no revenues, and four developers. As of the acquisition date, the
Company's efforts were focused solely on developing a browser technology that
was approximately 30% complete and there was no other technology developed or in
process at such date. Approximately $9.8 million was allocated to in-process
research and development. This in-process research and development had not
reached technological feasibility and had no alternative future use. Additional
development subsequent to the acquisition date principally relates to
development of browser and toolbar technology that would allow users into Yahoo!
sites without typing URLs or retrieving bookmarks, creation of the user
interface, development of customization screens and procedures, and
establishment of data links. The Company expects the development of this
technology to be completed in the third quarter of 2000. Future research and
development costs are not expected to be material to Yahoo!'s financial position
or results of operations. In addition, if this technology is not successfully
developed, Yahoo!'s revenues and profitability would not be materially adversely
affected. The remaining purchase price of approximately $100,000 was allocated
to the work force in place and is being amortized over the employment contract
period. Tangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed were not material to
the Company's financial statements.
ACQUISITION OF YAHOO! CANADA. In February 1996, the Company and Rogers Media
Inc. ("Rogers") signed the Yahoo! Canada Affiliation Agreement whereby Yahoo!
licensed certain intellectual property and development rights to Rogers, which
Rogers utilized to operate Yahoo! Canada. On March 1, 1999, this agreement was
terminated, as were all licenses and other rights and obligations granted under
the agreement. As part of this agreement, Yahoo! acquired the Yahoo! Canada
business including the URL, www.yahoo.ca.com, and existing advertising
relationships from Rogers. Total consideration was $9 million in cash and the
issuance of a note payable for $9 million due in April 1999. The acquisition was
recorded using the purchase method of accounting. The Company recorded an
intangible asset of approximately $18 million which is being amortized over 10
years. The results of operations of Yahoo! Canada are included in the statement
of operations of Yahoo! beginning March 1, 1999. Results of operations for the
three months ended March 31, 1999 and 1998, and for the three years ended
December 31, 1998 would not have been materially different had the companies
combined at the beginning of the respective periods.
PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF BROADCAST.COM. On April 1, 1999, the Company
announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire broadcast.com inc.
("broadcast.com"), a publicly traded Internet company and a leading
aggregator and broadcaster of streaming media programming on the Web. Under
the terms of the acquisition, which will be accounted for as a pooling of
interests, the Company will exchange approximately 28,492,000 shares of
Yahoo! Common Stock for approximately 36,897,000 shares of broadcast.com
common stock. Additionally, the Company will convert approximately 6,888,000
broadcast.com stock options into approximately 5,319,000 Yahoo! stock
options. The acquisition is expected to be completed in the third quarter of
1999 and is subject to certain conditions, regulatory approval, and approval
by broadcast.com stockholders. The Company expects to record a one-time
charge of approximately $22 million in the third quarter of 1999 relating to
expenses incurred with this transaction. The charge includes direct
transaction costs including estimated investment banking and financial
advisory fees of approximately $14 million and other estimated merger related
expenses totaling $8 million consisting of professional services ($3.2
million); severance costs which relate to termination of certain employees
with redundant job functions in certain functional areas ($1.3 million);
securities registration fees ($2.5 million); and other merger related
expenses ($1.0 million). At March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1998, the fair
value of Yahoo!'s investment in broadcast.com was $55.0 million and $16.7
million, respectively, which is included in the supplementary consolidated
balance sheet under long-term investments in marketable equity securities.
Broadcast.com's operating results for the years ended December 31,
1998, 1997 and 1997 included revenues of approximately $24.2 million, $9.2
million and $2.0 million, respectively, and net losses of approximately $15.4
million, $6.8 million and $3.0 million, respectively. Broadcast.com's operating
results for the quarters ended March 31, 1999 and 1998 included revenues of
approximately $10.3 million and $4.5 million, respectively, and net losses of
approximately $3.8 million and $2.6 million, respectively.
