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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10--Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 1999.
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-21225
U.S. DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
NEVADA 52-2124492
(STATE OF INCORPORATION) (I.R.S. EMPLOYER ID NO.)
2 Wisconsin Circle, Suite 700, Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE)
(301) 961-1540
(REGISTRANT'S PHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE)
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(B) OF THE ACT: NONE
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(g) OF THE ACT:
COMMON STOCK, $0.01 PAR VALUE
(TITLE OF CLASS)
INDICATE BY CHECK MARK WHETHER THE REGISTRANT: (1) HAS FILED ALL REPORTS
REQUIRED TO BE FILED BY SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934 DURING THE PRECEDING 12 MONTHS (OR FOR SUCH SHORTER PERIOD THAT THE
REGISTRANT WAS REQUIRED TO FILE SUCH REPORTS), AND (2) HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO SUCH
FILING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PAST 90 DAYS.
YES X No
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THE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING OF EACH OF THE ISSUERS CLASSES OF COMMON
STOCK WAS 23,779,312 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $0.01, OUTSTANDING AS
OF JUNE 30, 1999
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PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM I: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
U.S. DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
ASSETS
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June 30, December 31,
1999 1998
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Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 197,350 $ 1,395,480
Trade accounts receivable, net 277,311 187,223
Inventory 120,000 795,117
Note receivable 75,121 100,000
Prepaid expenses, and other 127,085 204,048
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Total current assets 796,867 2,681,868
Investments - 20,312
Property and equipment, net 789,753 237,883
Intangible assets, net - 771,039
Other noncurrent assets 153,572 145,715
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Total assets $ 1,740,192 $ 3,856,817
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
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Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 3,393,723 1,368,408
Deferred revenue 43,920 12,615
Dividends payable 844,417 584,077
Stockholder loans 500,000 500,000
Accrued interest on stockholder loans 106,709 66,707
Notes payable 1,597,835 314,835
Minimum royalty obligation 450,000 450,000
Due to former officers and stockholders - 511,100
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Total current liabilities 6,936,604 3,807,742
Notes payable (net of current portion) - 600,000
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Total liabilities 6,936,604 4,407,742
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Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity (deficit):
Preferred stock -- $0.01 par, 10,000,000 shares authorized; 2,399,866 and
3,707,332 issued and outstanding at June 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998 23,991 37,073
Common stock - $0.01 par, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 29,681,512 issued
and 23,779,312 outstanding at June 30, 1999; 22,732,500 issued and
16,830,300 outstanding at December 31, 1998 296,815 227,325
Additional paid-in capital 28,381,554 24,579,138
Common stock warrants 6,653,218 6,899,337
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss ) - (20,638)
Treasury stock (5,902,200 shares of common stock, at cost) (10) (10)
Stockholders' receivable (200,000) (200,000)
Accumulated deficit (40,351,980) (32,073,150)
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Total stockholders' equity (deficit) (5,196,412) (550,925)
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit) $ 1,740,192 $ 3,856,817
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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U.S. DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
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Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30,
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1999 1998 1999 1998
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Sales:
Equipment $ 202,032 $ 50,035 $ 430,291 $ 194,356
Services 432,178 176,675 721,894 331,801
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Total sales 634,210 226,710 1,152,185 526,157
Cost of goods sold 572,027 158,761 990,203 374,286
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Gross margin 62,183 67,949 161,982 151,871
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Operating expenses:
Research & Development 102,345 - 185,025 -
Sales and marketing 925,450 198,609 1,700,372 389,424
General and administrative 1,322,186 1,126,909 3,182,648 1,624,236
Goodwill write off 665,895 - 665,895 -
Stock option compensation - 253,787 - 369,480
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Total operating expenses 3,015,876 1,579,305 5,733,940 2,383,140
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Loss from operations (2,953,693) (1,511,356) (5,571,958) (2,231,269)
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Other income (expense):
Interest expense (20,362) (60,727) (41,108) (97,978)
Interest and other income 16,173 17,575 38,527 17,594
Income (loss) on repayment of debt - 167,881 - 167,881
Gain (Loss) on investments 90,049 - 90,049 -
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Total other income (expense), net 85,860 124,729 87,468 87,497
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Net loss (2,867,833) (1,386,627) (5,484,490) (2,143,772)
Dividends on preferred stock (1,401,170) (1,368,870) (2,794,340) (1,506,115)
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Net loss available to common stockholders $(4,269,003) $ (2,755,497) $(8,278,830) $(3,649,887)
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Net loss per common share:
Basic $ (0.20) $ (0.12) $ (0.42) $ (0.16)
Diluted $ (0.20) $ (0.12) $ (0.42) $ (0.16)
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding 21,457,981 22,128,000 19,726,905 22,128,000
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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U.S. DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999
(UNAUDITED)
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Common Stock
Preferred Stock Par Value
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Shares Amount Shares Amount
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BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1998 3,707,332 $ 37,073 22,732,500 $ 227,325
Net Loss - - - -
Unrealized gain on securities - - - -
Sale of stock and warrants for cash 200 2 666,668 6,667
Issuance of stock in noncash transactions - - 515,000 5,150
Stock issuance cost - - - -
Exercise of stock options - - 2,680,478 26,805
Exercise of warrants - - 86,000 860
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock (1,308,266) (13,083) 3,000,866 30,009
Preferred dividends and beneficial conversion feature - - - -
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BALANCE, JUNE 30, 1999 2,399,266 $ $ 23,992 29,681,512 $ 296,815
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Additional Common Treasury Stock
Paid-In Stock --------------------------------------
Capital Warrants Shares Cost
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BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1998 $ 24,579,138 $ 6,899,337 (5,902,200) $ (10)
Net Loss - - - -
Unrealized gain on securities - - - -
Sale of stock and warrants for cash 381,451 11,880 - -
Issuance of stock in noncash transactions 274,392 - - -
Stock issuance cost (34,900) - - -
Exercise of stock options 149,257 - - -
Exercise of warrants 515,140 (258,000) - -
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock (16,926) - - -
Preferred dividends and beneficial conversion feature 2,534,000 - - -
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BALANCE, JUNE 30, 1999 $ 28,381,553 $ 6,653,217 (5,902,200) $ (10)
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Accumulated
Other Total
Stockholders' Comprehensive Accumulated Stockholders'
Receivable Income (Loss) Deficit Deficit
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BALANCE, DECEMBER 31, 1998 $ (200,000) $ (20,638) $ (32,073,150) $ (550,925)
Net Loss - - (5,484,490) (5,484,490)
Unrealized gain on securities - 20,638 - 20,638
Sale of stock and warrants for cash - - - 400,000
Issuance of stock in noncash transactions - - - 279,542
Stock issuance cost - - - (34,900)
Exercise of stock options - - - 176,062
Exercise of warrants - - - 258,000
Conversion of preferred stock to common stock - - - -
Preferred dividends and beneficial conversion feature - - (2,794,340) (260,340)
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BALANCE, JUNE 30, 1999 $ (200,000) $ - $ (40,351,980) $ (5,196,413)
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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U.S. DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
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Six Months Ended June 30,
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1999 1998
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss $ (5,484,490) $ (2,143,772)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in
operating activities--
Depreciation and amortization 197,698 123,864
Goodwill write off 665,895 -
Stock option compensation - 369,480
Loss on property and equipment 123,000 -
(Gain) Loss on investment (110,687) -
Stock issued for services 13,542 -
Changes in assets and liabilities:
(Increase) Decrease in trade accounts receivable, net (90,088) 78,520
Decrease in inventory 675,117 64,025
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses 76,963 (116,523)
(Increase) Decrease in other noncurrent assets (7,857) 5,832
(Decrease) Increase in accounts payable and accrued expense 2,025,315 (604,483)
Increase (Decrease) in deferred revenue 31,305 (47,365)
Increase in accrued interest on stockholder loans 40,002 56,829
Increase in in due to former officers and stockholder - -
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Total adjustments 3,640,205 (69,821)
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Net cash used in operating activities (1,844,285) (2,213,593)
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Advances to non-affiliates - (396,000)
Purchase of investments - -
Collection of notes receivable 220,518 -
Proceeds from sales of investments 130,999 -
Capital expenditures (767,424) (8,810)
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Net cash used in investing activities (415,907) (404,810)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings from stockholders 683,000 600,000
Principal payments under notes payable (2,797)
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock and warrants 237,900 3,920,000
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 176,062 121,875
Payment of dividends on preferred stock - -
Payment of stock issuance costs (34,900) (560,950)
Repayment of stockholder borrowings - -
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Net cash provided by financing activities 1,062,062 4,078,128
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents (1,198,130) 1,459,725
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 1,395,480 545,790
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 197,350 $ 2,005,515
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Supplemental disclosures of cash transactions:
Cash paid for interest $ 745 $ 36,148
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Supplemental disclosures of non-cash transactions:
Common stock issues in satisfication of stockholder loan $ - $ 58,905
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Satisfacition of amounts due to former officers with
issuance of common stock $ 266,000 $ -
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Common stock and warrants issued as consideration for
placement fees $ 245,100 $ 543,667
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Unrealized income on investment $ 20,638 $ 20,150
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Beneficial conversion feature on preferred stock $ 2,534,000 $ 1,317,438
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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US DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(1) BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The condensed consolidated balance sheets of U.S. Digital Communications, Inc.
(the "Company") as of June 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998, and the related
condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, changes
in stockholders' equity (deficit) and cash flows for the six months ended June
30, 1999 and 1998 presented in this Form 10-Q are unaudited. In the opinion of
management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of such financial
statements have been included. Such adjustments consist only of normal
recurring items. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results for
a full year. Certain amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current
year presentation.
Certain notes and other information have been condensed or omitted from these
interim financial statements.
(2) CURTAILMENT OF OPERATIONS
During June 1999 the Company announced that it's principal operating
subsidiary, International Satellite Group, Inc., was curtailing operations and
that the company was actively seeking specific merger and asset-sale
opportunities in an effort to resolve its urgent liquidity problems. In July
1999 the Company announced that it had entered into a Memorandum of
Understanding with TELCAM, Telecommunications Company of the Americas, Inc.,
agreeing in principle to the merger of the companies. The consummation of the
merger is subject to a number of conditions, including drafting of definitive
documents, satisfactory conclusion of due diligence, negotiation of reductions
in U.S. Digital's obligations to creditors, and approval by the shareholders of
each company. If the merger is realized, the current shareholders of TelCam will
own not less than 51% of the fully diluted common shares, and will name four of
seven members of the Board of Directors of USDI.
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Unless the context otherwise requires, all references to the "Company" or "we"
herein refer to U.S. Digital Communications, Inc. ("U.S. Digital") and its
Wholly-owned subsidiary, International Satellite Group, Inc. ("Insat"), and
Insat's two wholly-owned subsidiaries, Skysite Communications Corp. ("Skysite")
and Project 77 Corp. ("Project 77").
The Company may from time to time make written or oral forward-looking
statements. Written forward-looking statements may appear in documents filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission"), in press
releases, and in reports to shareholders. The Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995 contains a safe harbor for forward-looking statements on
which the Company relies in making such disclosures. Forward-looking statements
can be identified by the use of words such as "believes," "anticipates,"
"plans," "expects," "may," "will," "intends," "estimates" and the negatives
thereof and similar expressions. In connection with this "safe harbor," the
Company has identified in this report and in its report filed March 31, 1999 on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ending December 31, 1998 important factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any
forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Company. Any such
statement is qualified by reference to these cautionary statements.
ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
General
During June 1999 the Company announced that it's principal operating
subsidiary, International Satellite Group, Inc., was curtailing operations and
that the company was actively seeking specific merger and asset-sale
opportunities in an effort to resolve its urgent liquidity problems. In July
1999 the Company announced that it had entered into a Memorandum of
Understanding with TELCAM, Telecommunications Company of the Americas, Inc.,
agreeing in principle to the merger of the companies.
The Company has incurred significant operating losses in every fiscal period
since inception. Commencing in August 1997, the Company concentrated its
business on the global satellite communications market. The Company's global
satellite communications business has only limited operating history. The
Company is thus subject to the risks inherent in the establishment and growth of
a new business enterprise. The likelihood of success of the Company must be
considered in light of the problems, expenses, difficulties and delays
frequently encountered in connection with a new business, including, but not
limited to, a continually evolving industry subject to rapid technological and
price changes, acceptance of the products that Insat markets and an increasing
number of market competitors. The Company's prospects must be considered in
relation to the uncertainties regarding the completion of its proposed merger
with Telcam and the potential benefits and risks of that merger if consummated.
For the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1998, the Company's operating loss
were $4,685,185 and $7,265,156. The Company expects to experience a loss in 1999
and possibly longer. The information contained in this report on Form 10-Q
should be read in conjunction with the Company's more detailed report on Form
10-K for fiscal year 1998 filed on March 31 1999.
Results Of Operations
The Company substantially increased expenditures for sales and marketing and
for customer service in the last quarter of 1998 and the first and second
quarter of 1999. These increases were made in order to take full advantage of
sales opportunities that it expected would be created by the commercial launch
of the Iridium satellite communications system. These opportunities have not
been realized; the Company's sales in the first two quarters of 1999 fell well
below expectations and its operating loss was unexpectedly large.
The Company is dependent on third-party providers for the satellite airtime it
resells to its customers. It is supplied by satellite services, on a non-
exclusive basis, primarily pursuant to agreements with American Mobile Satellite
Corporation ("American Mobile") and Iridium North America, LP ("Iridium").
During 1998, American Mobile provided substantially all of the airtime that the
Company resold to its customers.
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Plans for continuance and dramatic expansion of the Company's business during
late 1998 and 1999 assumed that American Mobile airtime would continue to be
sold in growing quantities and, particularly, that sales of Iridium airtime
would grow very rapidly and substantially exceed those of American Mobile
airtime.
At the time of commercial launch of the Iridium system in November, 1998 and
for some time thereafter, the ability of users to successfully initiate and
complete a call was below consumer expectations. Despite some improvement in the
second quarter, the Company's Iridium sales in each of the first two quarters of
1999 fell well below expectations and its operating loss was unexpectedly large.
In April 1999, the Company began to implement a program reducing operating
expenditures and attempting to develop additional sources of revenue to offset
the possible effect of any continuing difficulty with Iridium's operations or
public perception of such difficulty. Despite these efforts, the unexpectedly
large operating losses created an imperative need for the Company to raise
short-term capital during the second quarter of 1999. The Company was unable to
raise adequate fund. As a result Insat, the Company's principal operating
subsidiary, was forced to curtail its field sales operations and certain other
functions in June, 1999 in order to reduce cash requirements.
At the time of the curtailment of Insat operations, the USDI Board of
Directors instructed management to explore resolving the liquidity problems
through merger opportunities and/or sale of equipment and customer-list assets.
On July 8, 1999, the Company entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with
Telecommunications Company of the Americas, Inc., agreeing in principle to the
merger of the companies. The consummation of the merger is subject to a number
of conditions, including drafting of definitive documents, satisfactory
conclusion of due diligence, negotiation of reductions in US Digital's
obligations to creditors, and approval by the shareholders of each company. If
the merger is realized, the current shareholders of Telcam will own not less
than 51% of the fully diluted common shares, and will name four of seven members
of the Board of Directors of USDI.
The agreement provides for a 60-day period of due diligence and subsequent
closing within 15 days. USDI agreed not to pursue any competing transactions
while due diligence is underway. Consistent with the terms of the agreement and
subject to certain restrictions, Telcam is providing management for USDI's
satellite telephone operating subsidiaries until the consummation of the merger
or the termination of the agreement. Commencement of the sales effort under
Telcam has been delayed due to transition issues with Iridium North America
which management believes has been resolved. The Company's telephone service to
customers has been largely uninterrupted. Telcam is also providing certain
operating loans to USDI and its subsidiaries during that period to fund specific
business operations. Telcam has the right at any time, under certain conditions,
to terminate the agreement and with it the management authority and funding
obligations of Telcam under the terms of the agreement.
On August 13, 1999, Iridium announced that it is pursuing a comprehensive
financial restructuring through a voluntary Chapter 11 filing in the United
States Bankruptcy Court in Delaware.
Three Months Ended June 30, 1999 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 1998.
The Company had $634,210 in revenue from sales of satellite equipment and
services in the second quarter of fiscal 1999 compared to $226,710 in the second
quarter of fiscal 1998. This increase resulted primarily from Insat's sales of
equipment and services related to the Iridium system. The Company's ability to
maintain sales volume at current levels or to increase them is dependent on the
uninterrupted supply from its major vendors of goods and services for resale.
During the second quarter of 1999, the Company's shortage of working capital
caused it to fall gehind on payments to key vendors and, as a result, had
increasing difficulty in maintaining a reliable flow of products and in
maintaining adequate inventories of telephone equipment. This supply could be
further adversely affected by trade accounts payable of approximately $3.4
million at the end of the second quarter of fiscal 1999.
Costs of goods sold were $572,027 in the second quarter of fiscal 1999
compared to $158,761 in the second quarter of fiscal 1998. The gross margin in
the 1999 period was approximately 10% as opposed to approximately 30% in the
1998 period. Lower gross margins resulted from aggressive discounts required to
sell Iridium equipment in an extremely weak market.
Research & development expense was $102,345 in the second quarter of fiscal
1999 compared to no such expense for the second quarter of fiscal 1998. This
expense in 1999 reflected the Company's efforts to develop products and services
that are complementary to its satellite telephone business in ways that benefit
customers in the Company's targeted markets. In the first half of 1998, the
Company had not yet implemented this effort.
Sales and marketing expense in the second quarter of fiscal 1999 was $925,450
compared to $198,609 in the second quarter of fiscal 1998. The expense was
approximately 147% of revenues in second quarter of 1999 compared to
approximately 88% in the second quarter of 1998. The increase of $726,841 was
principally due to increases in sales and marketing staff and other sales and
marketing activities related to Iridium. Since these staff additions and other
expenditures did not produce anticipated revenue, the ratio of sales and
marketing expense to revenues was well above normal and anticipated levels in
the 1999 period.
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General and administrative expenses, including travel and entertainment
expenses, legal fees and consulting fees, as well as certain other expenses,
were to $1,322,186 in the second quarter of fiscal 1999, compared to $1,126,909
in the second quarter of fiscal 1998. This increase of $195,277 was principally
due to an increase in professional fees and an increase in general and
administrative expenses associated with operating Insat and the Company's
headquarters. The increase in professional fees is attributable to the Company's
one-time need to resolve legal and accounting issues that emerged during
management transitions in 1997 and to largely unsuccessful efforts in 1999 to
raise needed capital.
The Company did not grant any stock options during the second quarter of
fiscal 1999.
The Company wrote off $665,895 of goodwill in the second quarter of 1999 as
compared to none in the same period in 1998. The 1999 write off represented on
impairment of the value attributed to Skysite at the time of its acquisition.
The Company estimated that this portion of goodwill would not be realized during
the amortization period.
Net loss for the second quarter of fiscal 1999 was $2,867,833 as compared to
$1,386,627 in the second quarter of fiscal 1998. The increase in the loss of
$1,481,206 was primarily due to the write off of goodwill, increases in general
and administrative expenses and the fact that the increase in sales and
marketing expense for Insat was greater than the increase in gross margin
dollars contributed by Insat. These expenses were offset to some degree by a
reduction in stock compensation expense.
Six Months Ended June 30, 1999 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 1998.
The Company had $1,152,185 in revenue from sales of satellite equipment and
services in the 1999 period compared to $526,157 in the 1998 period. The
increase of $626,028 is primarily attributable to the introduction of Iridium
products in 1999.
Costs of goods sold was $990,203 in the first half of 1999 compared to
$374,286 in the first half of 1998. The gross margin in the 1999 period was
14.1% as opposed to 28.9% in the 1998 period. Lower gross margins resulted from
aggressive discounts required to sell Iridium equipment in an extremely weak
market.
Sales and marketing expense in the 1999 period was $1,700,372 compared to
$389,424 in the 1998 period. The expense was 148% of revenues in first six
months in 1999 compared to 74% in the first six months of 1998. The increase of
$1,310,948 primarily reflects intensified efforts in marketing Iridium products
during 1999. Since these staff additions and other expenditures did not produce
anticipated revenue, the ratio of sales and marketing expense to revenues was
well above normal and anticipated levels in 1999.
Research and development expense was $185,025 in the first half of 1999 as
compared to no expense in 1998. This expense in 1999 reflected the Company's
efforts to develop products and services that are complementary to its satellite
telephone business in ways that benefit customers in the Company's targeted
markets. In the first half of 1998, the Company had not yet implemented this
effort.
General and administrative expenses, including travel and entertainment
expenses, legal fees and consulting fees, as well as certain other expenses,
increased to $3,182,648 in the 1999 period, compared to $1,624,236 in 1997. This
increase of $1,558,412 was primarily related to an increase in the legal and
accounting fees incurred in the 1999 period versus the prior year period. These
professional fees are attributable to the Company's one-time need to resolve
legal and accounting issues that had emerged during management transitions in
1997 and to largely unsuccessful efforts to raise needed capital.
The Company wrote off $665,895 of goodwill in the first half of 1999 as
compared to none in the first half of 1998. The 1999 write off represented an
impairment of the value attributed to Skysite at the time of its acquisition.
The Company estimated that this portion of the goodwill would not be realized
during the amortization period.
Net loss for the first six months of 1999 was $5,484,490 as compared to
$2,143,772 in the comparable 1998 period. Significant factors contributing to
the increase in the net loss by $3,340,718 were increased sales and marketing
and general and administrative expense as described above and the 1999 write off
of goodwill. These expenses were offset to some degree by a reduction in stock
compensation expense.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company has been dependent on a series of equity fundings to provide the
resources it has required to conduct its business. It has never produced a
positive cash flow from operations. When it abandoned its initial activities
related to production of television "set-top" electronic devices in 1997, it did
not have sufficient cash on-hand or readily available to finance its expenses
during a repositioning and start-up of its new satellite telephone business.
Its entry into that business has been made possible by the issuance of three
series of convertible preferred stock during 1997 and 1998. The capital raised
in these offerings were sufficient to fund activities through 1998 and early
1999. But sustained and growing operating losses nearly exhausted the Company's
cash by the end of the first half of 1999.
Cash and cash equivalents were $1,368,408 on December 31, 1998. A net loss of
over $5,000,000 in the first half of 1999 was partially offset by an
increase in accounts payable of approximately $2,025,000 and a depletion of
inventory of approximately $485,000. Net cash used in operating activities in
the first half of 1999 was thus reduced to $1,844,285. This operating deficit
was met primarily through increases in non-trade debt and sales of assets
yielding $1,034,000. The assets liquidated by the Company during the first half
of 1999 were securities sold for approximately $131,000. Notes receivable for
approximately $220,000 were collected. The Company also increased debt through
borrowings of $683,000 from shareholders. Equity transactions during the first
half of 1999 provided working capital in total of $368,000.
Cash and cash equivalents were $197,350 on June 30, 1999. The Company has
required cash in excess of $300,000 per month in July and August to continue at
its current level of operations. The ability of the Company to raise this
additional cash is greatly diminished by its disappointing operating results and
the considerable weakening of its balance sheet in the first half of the year.
The Company's current expenses in this period have been met through loans
provided by its shareholders and Telcam in anticipation of a merger. There can
be no assurance that such funding will continue or that adequate funds will be
available for the Company to meet the substantial costs of consummating the
anticipated merger. Management of the Company believes that it is unlikely that
the Company could avoid a total suspension of operations or liquidation if it is
unable to consummate its anticipated merger with Telcam.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE OF MARKET RISK
(Not applicable)
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Privatinvest Bank, A.G., Plaintiff, v. Joseph B. LaRocco, Defendant, Third Party
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Plaintiff, v. USDI and West America Securities, Inc., Third Party Defendants. On
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March 9, 1999, Plaintiff, PrivatInvest Bank, A.G. ("Plaintiff," or "Bank") filed
a complaint in the Superior Court, Judicial District of Fairfield at Bridgeport,
against Joseph B. LaRocco ("Defendant" or "LaRocco"), alleging damages arising
out of the acquisition of shares of stock of USDI, then known as VisCorp. The
Bank's Complaint alleges damages "in excess of Fifteen Thousand Dollars."
LaRocco filed a Third Party Complaint against USDI and West America Securities,
alleging that USDI and/or West America Securities is liable in full or in part
for damages claimed by the Bank. The matter was removed to United States
District Court, District of Connecticut by Third Party Defendant West America
Securities, Inc. on July 15, 1999,Case No. 3:99 CV 1337 (DJS). In the
transaction which gives rise to Plaintiff's complaint, LaRocco, an attorney, was
retained by the Bank to provide advice and counsel and to act on the Bank's
behalf with respect to a prospective purchase of USDI stock under an Off-Shore
Purchase Agreement from the stock certificate owners, Roger Remillard and Bonnie
Remillard. LaRocco was to opine that the sale of the shares fell within the
Securities Act, Regulation S "Safe Harbor" provisions, which would permit the
Bank to transfer the shares after a forty (40) day holding period. Following
the Bank's purchase of the stock from the Remillards, the Bank discovered that
the stock did not qualify as an exempt transfer under Regulation S. The Bank,
therefore, was required to hold the stock for a period of one (1) year, during
which time the value of the stock declined, thereby, according to the Bank,
causing the Bank to be damaged. The Bank alleges, inter alia, that LaRocco
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failed to adequately investigate and perform due diligence, thereby failing to
ascertain that the safe harbor provisions were not applicable to the stock
transfer. LaRocco filed his Third Party Complaint, alleging that USDI
misrepresented or failed to disclose certain facts to LaRocco, presumably
thereby causing him to issue an incorrect opinion letter as to the tradeability
of the shares. USDI contends that it is not subject to the jurisdiction of the
Court in Connecticut because it does not have sufficient contacts with the forum
state. Furthermore, USDI contends that it can not be liable for the errors or
omissions of LaRocco, because it did not fraudulently or negligently conceal or
fail to disclose any facts relevant to LaRocco's opinion letter. Furthermore,
USDI contends that LaRocco is not legally entitled to indemnification from USDI.
USDI and the Bank previously entered into a settlement agreement whereby the
Bank agreed to indemnify USDI for any damages incurred by USDI as a result of
the Bank's assertion of a cause of action against LaRocco. Therefore, it is
USDI's position that if in fact it is found to be liable to LaRocco in any
amount, it will be entitled to indemnity from the Bank in that amount. In the
event this matter is litigated, USDI intends to vigorously defend this action.
The case is at an early stage with no discovery having occurred and responsive
pleadings not yet due.
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ITEM 6 EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
The Company filed a Form 8-K on June 14, 1999 to report a press release dated
June 8, 1999 reporting the Company's principal operating subsidiary,
International Satellite Group, Inc., curtailment operations as of June 8, 1999.
The Company filed a Form 8-K on July 12, 1999 to report a press release dated
June 24, 1999 reporting the Company is actively exploring specific merger and
asset-sale opportunities.
The Company filed a Form 8-K on July 12, 1999 to report a press release dated
July 8, 1999 reporting the Company's announcement that the Company had entered
into a Memorandum of Understanding with TELCAM, agreeing in principal to the
merger of the two companies.
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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.
U.S. Digital Communications, Inc.
Date: August 13, 1999 /s/ ROBERT J. WUSSLER
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Robert J. Wussler
(President, Chief Executive Officer
and Director (Principal Executive
Officer))
Date: August 13, 1999 /s/ EDWARD J. KOPF
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Edward J. Kopf
(Executive Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting
Officer))
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