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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
[ X ] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD September 30, 1997 OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 [NO FEE REQUIRED]
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO
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COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 333-12977
IMPSAT Corporation
IMPSAT S.A.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
Delaware 52-1910372
Argentina Not Applicable
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION IRS EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER)
OF INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION)
Alferez Pareja 256 (1107)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
(541) 300-4007
(ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP CODE, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE,
OF REGISTRANT'S PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrants (1) have 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
registrants were required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to
such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES X NO
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APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS DURING THE
PRECEDING FIVE YEARS
INDICATE BY CHECK MARK WHETHER THE COMPANY HAS FILED ALL DOCUMENTS AND REPORTS
REQUIRED TO BE FILED BY SECTION 12, 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934 SUBSEQUENT TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF SECURITIES UNDER A PLAN CONFIRMED BY A
COURT. YES n/a NO n/a
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APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS
INDICATE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING OF EACH OF THE ISSUER'S CLASSES OF
COMMON STOCK, AS OF THE LATEST PRACTICABLE DATE.
As of September 30, 1997, the Company had 100,792,640 shares of Common Stock,
$1.00 Par Value, outstanding.
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IMPSAT CORPORATION
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INDEX
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
Consolidated Financial Statements of
IMPSAT Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of
December 31, 1996 and
as of September 30, 1997...................................3
Consolidated Statements of
Operations for the Three Months and Nine Months
ended September 30, 1996 and 1997 .........................4
Consolidated Statements of
Stockholders' Equity for
the Nine Months ended September 30, 1997...................5
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for
the Nine Months ended September 30, 1996 and 1997..........6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.................7
Financial Statements of IMPSAT S.A.
and Subsidiaries
Balance Sheets as of November 30, 1996 and
as of August 31, 1997......................................14
Statements of Income for the Three Months and Nine
Months ended August 31, 1996 and 1997......................15
Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the
Nine Months ended August 31, 1997..........................16
Statement of Cash Flows for
the Nine Months ended August 31, 1996 and 1997.............17
Notes to Financial Statements..............................18
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND
ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.........................................23
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS....................................31
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES................................31
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES......................31
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF
SECURITY-HOLDERS..............................................31
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION....................................31
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.....................31
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
IMPSAT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS OF U.S. DOLLARS)
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30,
1996 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 28,895 $ 20,505
Trade accounts receivable, net 22,969 28,818
Other receivables 12,372 15,303
Prepaid Expenses 4,068 3,481
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Total current assets 68,304 68,107
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PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT, Net 227,086 247,976
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NON-CURRENT ASSETS:
Trade accounts receivable, net 5,143 5,143
License and permit costs, net 2,413 2,106
Deferred income taxes, net 4,812 1,599
Deferred financing costs, net 4,761 4,234
Other non-current assets 2,711 4,940
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Total non-current assets 19,840 18,022
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TOTAL $ 315,230 $ 334,105
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Account payable - trade $ 19,250 $ 26,277
Short-term debt 31,852 46,760
Current portion of long-term debt 11,022 9,758
Accrued liabilities 11,708 5,264
Other liabilities 8,045 10,786
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Total current liabilities 81,877 98,845
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LONG-TERM DEBT, NET 156,230 160,570
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 9)
MINORITY INTEREST 30,242 10,323
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock, $1 par value; 77,750,640 and
100,792,640 shares issued and outstanding at
December 31, 1996 and September 30, 1997,
respectively 77,751 100,793
Accumulated deficit (30,870) (36,426)
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Total stockholders' equity 46,881 64,367
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TOTAL $ 315,230 $ 334,105
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</TABLE>
See notes to consolidated financial statements
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IMPSAT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS OF U.S. DOLLARS)
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
1996 1997 1996 1997
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET REVENUES FROM SERVICES $ 32,512 $ 41,514 $ 93,393 $ 116,574
COST AND EXPENSES:
Variable cost of services 5,351 8,705 15,312 20,281
Salaries, wages and benefits 7,617 7,675 19,834 21,071
Satellite capacity cost 3,644 4,810 10,501 13,603
Selling, general and administrative 3,811 8,002 15,363 22,503
Depreciation and amortization 6,669 7,227 19,193 20,911
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Total cost and expenses 27,092 36,419 80,203 98,369
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Operating income 5,420 5,095 13,190 18,205
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES):
Interest expense, net (7,168) (6,418) (16,849) (18,472)
Net gain (loss) on foreign exchange (343) (142) 1,166 (247)
Other income (expense), net 790 316 1.119 (3)
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INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND (1,301) (1,149) (1,374) (517)
MINORITY INTEREST PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES (712) (1,333) (2,495) (4,102)
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(2,013) (2,482) (3,869) (4,619)
INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO MINORITY
INTEREST (362) (349) (1,509) (937)
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NET LOSS $ (2,375) $ (2,831) $ (5,378) $ (5,556)
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</TABLE>
See notes to consolidated financial statements
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IMPSAT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(IN THOUSANDS OF U.S. DOLLARS)
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMMON STOCK
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SHARES AMOUNT ACCUMULATED TOTAL MINORITY
DEFICIT INTEREST
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1996 77,751 $ 77,751 $ (30,870) (*) $ 46,881 $ 30,242
IMPSAT Argentina exchange (44%) 23,042 23,042 23,042 (22,393)
Additional capitalization IMPSAT Colombia
and IMPSAT Venezuela 1,537
Net loss for the nine months ended (5,556) (5,556) 937
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BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 100,793 $ 100,793 $ (36,426) $ 64,367 $ 10,323
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</TABLE>
(*) Includes an appropriation of retained earnings in IMPSAT Argentina amounting
to $1,254 in 1996 to comply with legal reserve requirements in Argentina.
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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IMPSAT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS OF U.S. DOLLARS)
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
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1996 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss $ (5,378) $(5,556)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Amortization and depreciation 19,193 20,911
Deferred income tax provision 2,281 3,213
Income attributable to minority interest 1,509 937
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Increase in trade accounts receivable, net (3,483) (5,850)
Decrease in prepaid expenses 787 587
Increase in other receivables and
other non-current assets (3,075) (5,159)
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable-trade (10,821) 2,452
Increase (decrease) in accrued and other liabilities 1,550 (3,054)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 2,563 8,481
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (31,062) (36,918)
License and permit loss (24)
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Net cash used by investing activities (31,086) (36,918)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net borrowings from short-term debt 8,334 14,908
Proceeds from long-term debt 129,740 11,934
Repayments of long-term debt (5,236) (8,332)
Capital contribution 1,537
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Net cash provided by financing activities 116,170 20,047
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 87,647 (8,390)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 6,216 28,895
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 93,863 20,505
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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Interest paid $ 14,451 $ 22,391
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Foreign taxes paid $ 193 $ 507
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SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH INVESTING
ACTIVITIES:
Equipment in transit $ 2,097 $ 4,575
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Common Stock issued in Exchange for an additional 44%
IMPSAT Argentina $ 23,043
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</TABLE>
See notes to consolidated financial statements
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IMPSAT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (IN THOUSANDS OF U.S. DOLLARS)
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1. BACKGROUND AND EVOLUTION
IMPSAT Corporation, a Delaware holding company (the "Company"), is a
privately-held corporation which provides and operates private networks of
integrated data and voice telecommunications systems in a number of countries in
Latin America. The Company's principal line of business comprises the provision
of data transmission services for large national and multinational companies,
financial institutions, and governmental agencies and other business customers
in Latin America. The Company provides its services through its advanced
telecommunications networks comprised of owned teleports, earth stations, fiber
optic and microwave link and leased satellite and fiber optic capacity.
The Company was formed in August 1994 for the purpose of combining operating
entities in Argentina, Colombia and Venezuela, which were previously controlled
by common ownership. The original operating entity was established in Argentina
in 1990 under the name of IMPSAT S.A. ("IMPSAT Argentina"). Thereafter,
operating entities were established in Colombia in 1992 ("IMPSAT Colombia") and
in Venezuela in 1993 ("IMPSAT Venezuela").
As part of the formation of the Company, a shareholder of the Company
contributed its ownership in the operating entities in Colombia and Venezuela in
exchange for common stock. At the same time, cash was contributed by four
shareholders in exchange for common stock. In July 1996, shareholders of IMPSAT
Argentina exchanged a 51% ownership interest in IMPSAT Argentina for 26,450,640
shares of common stock of the Company. On June 20, 1997, effective as of January
1, 1997, an additional 43.5% ownership interest was exchanged for 23,042,000
shares of common stocks of the Company.
Since the establishment of the Company, new operating subsidiaries have been
created in Mexico, Ecuador, Peru (inactive) and the United States. Accordingly,
the Company's operating subsidiaries at September 30, 1997 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OWNERSHIP
COUNTRY OPERATING SUBSIDIARIES PERCENTAGE
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<S> <C> <C>
Argentina Impsat S.A. 94.5%
Colombia Impsat S.A. 74.2
Venezuela Telecomunicaciones Impsat S.A. 75.0
Mexico Impsat S.A. de C.V. 99.9
Ecuador Impsatel del Ecuador S.A 100.0
USA Impsat USA, Inc. 100.0
</TABLE>
In addition, the Company owns other subsidiaries which serve as
intermediaries or provide support functions to the Company and its operating
subsidiaries. They are Resis Ingenieria, S.A. (Argentina) and ISCH Ltd.
(Liechtenstein).
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation -- The financial statements are presented on a
consolidated basis and include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries.
IMPSAT Argentina has been consolidated on the basis of its period end, August
31. All significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
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Interim Financial Information -- The unaudited consolidated statements as of
September 30, 1997 and for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 and 1997
have been prepared on the same basis as the audited consolidated financial
statements. In the opinion of management, such unaudited consolidated financial
statements include all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring
adjustments) necessary to present fairly the results for such period. The
operating results for the nine months period ended September 30, 1996 and 1997
are not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be expected for the
full fiscal year or for any future period.
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 and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents -- Cash and cash equivalents are highly liquid
investments, including short-term investments and time deposits with maturities
of three months or less at the time of purchase. Cash equivalents and short-term
investments are stated at cost, which approximates market value.
Revenue Recognition -- The Company provides services to its customers pursuant
to contracts which range from six months to five years but generally are for
three years. The customer generally pays an engineering fee, an installation
charge and a monthly fee based on the number of microsystem installations. The
fees stipulated in the contracts are denominated in U.S. dollars equivalents.
Services are billed on a monthly, predetermined basis, which coincides with when
the services are rendered. No single customer accounted for greater than 10% of
total revenue from services for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 and
1997.
Property, Plant and Equipment Costs -- Property, plant and equipment are
recorded at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over the
following estimated useful lives:
Buildings and improvements 20-25 years
Operating communications equipment 5-10 years
Furniture, fixtures and other equipment 2-10 years
License and Permit Costs -- License and permit costs, such as legal cost,
regulatory fees and application costs incurred to obtain and make functional the
operating licenses in each respective country were capitalized and are being
amortized on the straight-line basis over periods not to exceed ten years. The
Company reviews the carrying value of its license and permit costs periodically
on an undiscounted cash flow basis in accordance with Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 121, Accounting for the Impairment of
Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of. If the estimated
future cash flows are projected to be less than the carrying value an impairment
write-down would be recorded. The amounts capitalized, are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30,
1996 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
IMPSAT Colombia 3,020 3,020
IMPSAT Ecuador 287 287
IMPSAT Mexico 293 293
IMPSAT USA 147 147
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Total costs capitalized 3,747 3,747
Less : accumulated amortization (1,334) (1,641)
</TABLE>
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<S> <C> <C>
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Unamortized balance 2,413 2,106
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</TABLE>
Income Taxes -- Deferred income taxes result from temporary differences in the
recognition of expenses for tax and financial reporting purposes and are
accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes,
which requires the liability method of computing deferred income taxes. Under
the liability method, deferred taxes are adjusted for tax rate changes as they
occur.
Deferred Financing Costs -- Debt issuance costs and transaction fees, which are
associated with the issuance of the senior guaranteed notes (see Note 7) are
being amortized (and charged to interest expense) over the term of the related
notes on a method which approximates the level yield method.
Foreign Currency Translation -- The Company's subsidiaries use the U.S. dollar
as the functional currency. Accordingly, the financial statements of the
subsidiaries were remeasured. The effects of foreign currency transactions and
of remeasuring the financial position and results of operations into the
functional currency are included as net gain on foreign exchange.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments -- The Company's financial instruments
include receivables, payables, short and long-term debt. The fair value of such
financial instruments have been determined using available market information
and interest rates as of September 30, 1997.
At September 30, 1997, the fair value of the 12-1/8% Senior Guaranteed Notes due
2003 was approximately $138,000 compared to the carrying value of $125,000. The
fair value of all other financial instruments were not materially different from
their carrying value.
Reclassifications -- Certain amounts in the period for the three and nine months
ended September 30, 1996 consolidated financial statements have been
reclassified to conform with the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997
presentation.
3. TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Trade accounts receivable, are summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30,
1996 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
IMPSAT Argentina $ 17.973 $ 21.660
IMPSAT Colombia 5.846 7.335
IMPSAT Venezuela 1.331 1.987
IMPSAT USA 1.107
Others 637 1.153
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Total 25.787 33.242
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts (2.818) (4.424)
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Trade accounts receivable, net $ 22.969 $ 28.818
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</TABLE>
The Company's subsidiaries provide trade credit to their customers in the normal
course of business. The collection of a substantial portion of the trade
receivables are susceptible to changes in the Latin American economies and
political climates. Prior to extending credit, the customers' financial history
is analyzed.
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The activity for the allowance for doubtful accounts is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30,
1996 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
Beginning balance $ 1,130 $ 2,818
Provision for doubtful accounts 1,688 1,681
Write-offs (75)
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Ending balance $ 2,818 $ 4,424
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</TABLE>
4. OTHER RECEIVABLES
Other receivables consist primarily of refunds or credits pending from local
governments for taxes other than income and other miscellaneous amounts due to
the Company and its operating subsidiaries as follows at:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30,
1996 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
IMPSAT Argentina $ 4,291 $ 5,472
IMPSAT Colombia 3,696 3,597
IMPSAT Venezuela 2,224 1,072
RESIS Ingenieria 1,277 3,334
Others 884 1,828
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Total $ 12,372 $ 15,303
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</TABLE>
5. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment consisted of:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30,
1996 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
Land $ 1,478 $ 1,478
Building and improvements 22,604 23,060
Operating communications equipment 258,593 297,614
Furniture, fixtures and other equipment 11,311 10,912
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Total 293,986 333,064
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Less: accumulated depreciation (73,046) (92,487)
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Total 220,940 240,577
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Deposit on purchase of equipment and
in transit 6,146 7,399
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Property, plant and equipment, net $ 227,086 $ 247,976
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</TABLE>
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The recap of accumulated depreciation is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30,
1996 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
Beginning balance $ 47,155 $ 73,046
Depreciation expense 25,913 20,603
Retirements and disposals (22) (1,162)
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Ending balance $ 73,046 $ 92,487
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</TABLE>
6. SHORT-TERM DEBT
The Company's short-term debt is detailed as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30,
1996 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
Commercial paper (9% to 11%) $ 20,000 $ 25,000
Short-term credit facilities, denominated in
US dollars; interest rates ranging from
7% to 15%;
IMPSAT Argentina 327 16,203
IMPSAT Colombia 3,345 2,082
IMPSAT Venezuela 1,400 1,160
IMPSAT Ecuador 53 1,095
Short-term credit facilities, denominated in
local currencies; local interest rates;
IMPSAT Colombia (27%) 5,700
IMPSAT Venezuela (28%-32%) 1,027 1,220
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Total short-term debt 31,852 $ 46,760
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</TABLE>
The Company has historically refinanced these short-term credit facilities on an
annual basis.
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7. LONG-TERM DEBT
The Company's long-term debt is detailed as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
DECEMBER 31, SEPTEMBER 30,
1996 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
12-1/8% Senior Guaranteed Notes due 2003 $ 125,000 $ 125,000
Term notes payable:
IMPSAT Colombia; with maturities through 2002
collateralized by equipment with a carrying value of
approximately $14,000 and
the assignment of customer contracts totaling approximately
$12,000 denominated in:
U.S. dollars (interest rates 8% - 13.30%) 25,234 23,741
Local currency (33%) 1,551 8,730
IMPSAT Argentina (6.56% - 8%), maturing semiannually through
2001, collateralized by certain assets 4,374 3,123
IMPSAT Venezuela (10.5%), maturing through 2001 5,922 5,500
Eximbank notes payable (6.56%), maturing
semiannually through 1999 5,081 4,234
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Total long-term debt 167,162 170,328
Less: current portion (11,022) 9,758
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Long-term debt, net $ 156,140 $160,570
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</TABLE>
The Senior Guaranteed Notes and some of the term notes payable for IMPSAT
Colombia and IMPSAT Venezuela contain certain covenants requiring certain
financial ratios, limiting the incurrence of additional indebtedness and capital
expenditures, and restricting the ability to pay dividends.
8. INCOME TAXES
For the nine months ended September 30, 1996 and 1997, the provision for income
taxes, all of which are for foreign taxes, consist of a current provision of
$214 and $889, respectively, and a deferred provision of $2,281 and $3,213,
respectively. The foreign statutory tax rates range from 20% to 35% depending on
the particular country. There is no provision or benefit for U.S. income taxes,
as the Company has net operating loss carryforwards. Deferred taxes result from
temporary differences in the capitalization policies of preoperating costs and
net operating loss carryforwards.
9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company leases satellite capacity with annual rental commitments of
approximately $13,100. In addition, the Company has commitments to purchase
communications equipment amounting to approximately $11,200 and was obligated
under letter of credits amounting to approximately $433 at September 30, 1997.
The Company is a third party guarantor of up to 75% of a $6,000 credit facility
provided to IMPSAT Venezuela by a regional development fund. At September 30,
1997, the balance outstanding on this credit facility amounted to approximately
$5,500.
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During May, 1997, the Company and one of its subsidiary entered into a three
party arrangement with a financial institution whereby $60 million was borrowed
by the subsidiary and concurrently a like amount Certificate of Deposit was
placed at the financial institution by the Company. The arrangements establish a
right of setoff and, accordingly, the amounts have been netted for purposes of
the consolidated financial statement presentation. The arrangements expire in
May 1999.
In the normal course of business, the Company faces challenges to its various
licenses and rights to operate on an exclusive basis. The Company vigorously
defends such challenges; however, there can be no assurance that the Company
will ultimately prevail.
In November 1996, IMPSAT Argentina filed suit against one of its customers,
ENCOTESA for amounts due and arising under IMPSAT Argentina's contracts with
ENCOTESA, the Argentine national postal service. On December 27, 1996, ENCOTESA
filed its reply to IMPSAT Argentina's claim. The court has not yet ruled upon
IMPSAT Argentina's claim against ENCOTESA. In September 1997, ENCOTESA was
privatized and emerged as Correo Argentina S.A. In connection therewith, the
claim by IMPSAT Argentina remained with ENCOTESA and the operating contract was
transferred to Correo Argentina. Based on these developments, the Company has
reclassified the trade account receivables from ENCOTESA to non-current assets
at the estimated net realizable value as determined by the Company's management
based on the advice of local legal counsel. The operating contract is currently
being negotiated between IMPSAT Argentina and Correo Argentina. The Company will
continue to assess the effect that the ENCOTESA receivables situation and its
contract negotiation with Correo Argentina will have on its results of
operations, liquidity or capital resources.
The following is the activity relating to the ENCOTESA's net trade account
receivables for the nine months ended September 30, 1997:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NET TRADE
TRADE ACCOUNT ALLOWANCE FOR ACCOUNTS
RECEIVABLES DOUBTFUL ACCOUNT RECEIVABLES
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1996 $ 5,925 $ (782) $ 5,143
Total invoices (provision) for the period 2,537 (2,537) -
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BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 $ 8,462 $ (3,319) $ 5,143
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</TABLE>
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IMPSAT S.A.
BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS OF U.S. DOLLARS)
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
August 31,
November 30, 1997
1996 (Audited)
ASSETS ----------------------- --------------
CURRENT ASSETS:
<S> <C> <C>
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,882 $ 9,228
Trade accounts receivable, net 15,246 17,448
Receivables from affiliated companies 429 503
Other receivables 4,290 5,472
Prepaid expenses 1,833 2,376
------------------------- ----------------
Total current assets 23,680 35,027
------------------------- ----------------
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET 143,430 147,588
------------------------- ----------------
NON-CURRENT ASSETS:
Trade accounts receivable, net 5,143 5,143
Other non-current assets 1,986 4,303
------------------------- ----------------
Total non-current assets 7,129 9,446
------------------------- ----------------
TOTAL $ 174,239 $ 192,061
========================= ================
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payables - trade $ 12,311 $ 18,646
Short-term debt 20,327 41,203
Advances from affiliated companies 2,125
Current portion of long-term debt 5,185 2,893
Accrued liabilities 2,210 2,447
Deferred income taxes 742 3,498
Other liabilities 2,138 4,130
------------------------- ----------------
Total current liabilities 45,038 72,817
------------------------- ----------------
LONG-TERM DEBT, NET 4,270 64,464
------------------------- ----------------
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES 3,755 1,806
------------------------- ----------------
ADVANCES FROM PARENT COMPANY, LONG-TERM 69,719
------------------------- ----------------
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 9)
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common Stock; 5,123 shares authorized,
issued, and outstanding 3 3
Paid-in capital 26,191 26,191
Retained earnings 25,263 26,780
------------------------- ----------------
Total stockholders' equity 51,457 52,974
------------------------- ----------------
TOTAL $ 174,239 $ 192,061
========================= ================
</TABLE>
See notes to financial statements
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IMPSAT S.A.
STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(IN THOUSANDS OF U.S. DOLLARS)
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
August 31, August 31, August 31, August 31,
1996 1997 1996 1997
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
----------------------- ----------------------- ------------------ ------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET REVENUES FROM SERVICES $ 21,389 $ 22,688 $ 62,939 $ 66,027
COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Variable cost of services 3,530 4,789 10,592 11,768
Satellite capacity cost 2,401 2,384 7,272 7,037
Salaries, wages and benefits 3,545 3,134 9,768 9,162
Selling, general and administrative 2,104 3,487 7,800 10,853
Depreciation and amortization 4,764 4,533 13,896 13,156
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total cost and expenses 16,344 18,327 49,328 51,976
-------- -------- -------- --------
Operating income 5,045 4,361 13,611 14,051
-------- -------- -------- --------
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES)
Interest expense, net (3,684) (3,199) (9,173) (9,787)
Other income, net 244 66 563 9
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total other expenses (3,440) (3,133) (8,610) (9,778)
-------- -------- -------- --------
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
AND MINORITY INTEREST 1,605 1,228 5,001 4,273
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX (623) (810) (1,984) (2,756)
-------- -------- -------- --------
INCOME BEFORE MINORITY
INTEREST 982 418 3,017 1,517
INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO
MINORITY INTEREST 3 14
-------- -------- -------- --------
NET INCOME $ 985 $ 418 $ 3,031 $ 1,517
======== ======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
See notes to financial statements
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IMPSAT S.A.
STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(IN THOUSANDS OF U.S. DOLLARS)
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Common Stockholders'
-------------------
Common Retained
Stock Capital Earnings Total
-------- ------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE AT NOVEMBER 30, 1996 $ 3 $26,191 $25,263 (*)$51,457
Net income for the nine months ended
(Unaudited) 1,517 1,517
------- ------- ------- -------
BALANCE AT AUGUST 31, 1997 $ 3 $26,191 $26,780 $52,974
======= ======= ======= =======
</TABLE>
(*) Includes an appropriation of retained earnings in IMPSAT Argentina amounting
to $1,254 in 1996 to comply with legal reserve requirements in Argentina.
See notes to financial statements.
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IMPSAT S.A.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS OF U.S. DOLLARS)
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
August 31, August 31,
1996 1997
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
------------------ ------------------
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
<S> <C> <C>
Net income $ 3,031 $ 1,517
Adjustment to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Amortization and depreciation 13,896 13,156
Deferred income tax provision 1,984 2,756
Minority interest (14)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Increase in trade accounts receivable, net (1,508) (2,202)
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses 275 (543)
Increase in other receivable assets
and other non-current assets (641) (3,574)
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable trade (6,635) 739
(Decrease) increase accrued and other liabilities (2,042) 104
Decrease in other long-term liabilities (1,981) (1,949)
-------- --------
Net cash provided by operating activities 6,365 10,004
-------- --------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (16,483) (11,718)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net borrowings (payments of) from short-term debt (8,188) 20,876
Increase (decrease) in advances from/to affiliates 63,091 (69,719)
Repayments of long - term debt (2,602) (5,195)
Proceeds from long - term debt 881 63,098
-------- --------
Net cash provided by financing activities 53,182 9,060
-------- --------
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 43,064 7,346
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT
BEGINNING OF PERIOD 1,160 1,882
-------- --------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF
PERIOD 44,224 9,228
======== ========
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Interest paid $ 6,906 $ 9,700
======== ========
SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Equipment in transit $ 632 $ 2,233
======== ========
</TABLE>
See notes to financial statements
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IMPSAT S.A.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (IN THOUSANDS OF U. S. DOLLARS)
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1. BACKGROUND
IMPSAT S.A. provides and operates private networks of integrated data and
voice telecommunications systems in Argentina. IMPSAT S.A.'s principal line
of business comprises the provision of data transmission services for large
national and multinational companies, financial institutions, governmental
agencies and other business customers in Argentina. It provides its services
through its advanced telecommunications networks comprised of owned
teleports, earth stations, fiber optic and microwave links and leased
satellite capacity. During June 1997, IMPSAT S.A. became a 94.5% owned
subsidiary of IMPSAT Corporation, a Delaware holding company (the "Parent
Company").
On November 18, 1996, IMPSAT S.A. and its subsidiaries, Teledatos S.A. and
Satelnet S.A., merged and the subsidiaries ceased operations. The merger was
ratified by the shareholders of IMPSAT S.A. on January 20, 1997. The
financial statements recognize the effect of the merger.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION - The unaudited statements as of August 31,
1997 and for the nine months ended August 31, 1996 and 1997 have been
prepared on the same basis as the audited financial statements. In the
opinion of management, such unaudited financial statements include all
adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to
present fairly the results for such period. The operating results for the
nine months period ended August 31, 1996 and 1997 are not necessarily
indicative of the operating results to be expected for the full fiscal year
or for any future period.
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 and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date
of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS -- Cash and cash equivalents are highly liquid
investments, including short-term investments and time deposits with
maturities of three months or less at the time of purchase. Cash equivalents
and short-term investments are stated at cost, which approximates market
value.
REVENUE RECOGNITION -- IMPSAT S.A. provides services to its customers
pursuant to contracts which range from six months to five years but
generally are for three years. The customer generally pays an engineering
fee, an installation charge and a monthly fee based on the number of
microsystem installations. The fees stipulated in the contracts are
denominated in U.S. dollars. Services are billed on a monthly, predetermined
basis, which coincides with when the services are rendered. For the nine
months ended August 31, 1997, no single customer accounted for greater than
10% of total revenue from services and for the nine months ended August 31,
1996, IMPSAT Argentina had one customer that represented approximately 10%
of revenue for services.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT -- Property, plant and equipment are recorded
at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over the following
estimated useful lives:
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Building and improvement 20-25 years
Operating communications equipment 5-10 years
Furniture, fixtures and other equipment 2-10 years
INCOME TAXES -- Deferred income taxes result from timing differences in the
recognition of expenses for tax and financial reporting purposes and are
accounted for in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (the
"FASB") Statements of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 109,
Accounting for Income Taxes, which required the liability method of
computing deferred income taxes. Under the liability method, deferred taxes
are adjusted for tax rate changes as they occur.
FOREIGN CURRENCIES TRANSLATION -- IMPSAT S.A. uses the U.S. dollar as its
functional currency. Accordingly, IMPSAT S.A.'s financial statements were
remeasured. The effects of foreign currency transactions and of remeasuring
the financial position and results of operations into the functional
currency are included as net gain on foreign exchange.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS -- IMPSAT S.A.'s financial instruments
include receivables, payables, short and long-term debt. The fair value of
such financial instruments have been determined based on market interest
rates as of August 31, 1997. The fair values were not materially different
than their carrying (or contract) values.
3. TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
The detail of trade accounts receivable is the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NOVEMBER 30, AUGUST 31,
1996 1997
-------------- ---------------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
Trade accounts receivable $ 17,963 $ 21,659
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts (2,717) (4,211)
-------------- ---------------
Trade accounts receivable, net $ 15,246 $ 17,448
============== ===============
</TABLE>
IMPSAT S.A. provides trade credit to its customers in the normal course of
business. Prior to extending credit, the customers' financial history is
analyzed.
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The activity for the allowance for doubtful account is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NOVEMBER 30, AUGUST 31,
1996 1997
------------ ------------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
Beginning balance $ 1,110 $ 2,717
Provision for doubtful accounts 1,607 1,569
Net write-off (75)
------- -------
Ending balance $ 2,717 $ 4,211
======= =======
</TABLE>
4. OTHER RECEIVABLES
Other receivables consist primarily of refunds or credits pending from local
government for taxes other than income and other miscellaneous amounts due
to IMPSAT S.A.
5. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment consists of:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NOVEMBER 30, AUGUST 31,
1996 1997
--------------------- ------------------------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
Building installations and improvements $ 15,962 $ 15,992
Operating communications equipment 175,199 192,672
Furniture, fixtures and other equipment 7,836 6,540
------------------------ -------------------------
Total 198,997 215,204
Less: accumulated depreciation (59,245) (71,262)
------------------------ -------------------------
Total 139,752 143,942
Deposit on purchase of equipment and in transit 3,678 3,646
------------------------ -------------------------
Property, plant and equipment, net $ 143,430 $ 147,588
======================== =========================
</TABLE>
The recap of accumulated depreciation is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NOVEMBER 30, AUGUST 31,
1996 1997
--------------------- -------------------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
Beginning balance $ 40,477 $ 59,245
Depreciation expense 18,786 13,156
Retirements and Disposals (18) (1,139)
--------------------- -------------------
Ending balance $ 59,245 $ 71,262
===================== ===================
</TABLE>
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6. SHORT-TERM DEBT
IMPSAT S.A.'s short-term debt is detailed as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NOVEMBER 30, AUGUST 31,
1996 1997
------------ ------------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
Commercial paper (8% to 9%) $20,000 $25,000
Short-term credit facilities, denominated in
U.S. dollars, 6.56% to 7.5% 327 16,203
-------- -------
Total short-term debt $20,327 $41,203
======= =======
</TABLE>
IMPSAT S.A. has historically refinanced its short-term credit facilities on
an annual basis.
7. LONG-TERM DEBT
IMPSAT S.A.'s long-term debt is detailed as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
NOVEMBER 30, AUGUST 31,
1996 1997
------------------------- ----------------------
(UNAUDITED)
<S> <C> <C>
Term notes payable 6.56% to 9% maturing semiannually
through 2002, collateralized by certain assets
(See Note 9) $ 4,374 $ 63,123
Eximbank notes payable (6.56%) maturing semiannually
through 1999 5,081 4,234
------------------------ -------------------------
Total long-term debt 9,455 67,357
Less: current portion (5,185) (2,893)
------------------------ -------------------------
Long-term debt, net $ 4,270 $ 64,464
======================== =========================
</TABLE>
8. INCOME TAXES
The provision for income taxes for the nine months ended August 31, 1997
consists of $2,756 in deferred taxes. The statutory tax rate in Argentina
is 33%.
9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
IMPSAT S.A. leases satellite capacity with annual rental commitments of
approximately $9,000 through the year 2000. In addition, IMPSAT S.A. has
commitments to purchase communications equipment amounting to approximately
$9,500 at August 31, 1997.
IMPSAT S.A. is guarantor on the $125,000,000, 12 1/8% Senior Guaranteed
Notes Due 2003 issued on July 30, 1996 by the Parent Company.
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During May, 1997, the Parent Company and IMPSAT S.A. entered into a three
party arrangement with a financial institution whereby $ 60 million was
borrowed by IMPSAT S.A. and concurrently a like amount Certificate of
Deposit was placed at the financial institution by the Parent Company. The
arrangement expires in May 1999.
In the normal course of business, IMPSAT S.A. faces challenges to its
various licenses and rights to operate on an exclusive basis, which it
vigorously defends. There can be no assurance it will ultimately prevail on
these challenges.
In November 1996, IMPSAT S.A. filed suit against one of its customers,
ENCOTESA for amounts due and arising under IMPSAT S.A.'s contracts with
ENCOTESA, the Argentine national postal service. On December 27, 1996,
ENCOTESA filed its reply to IMPSAT S.A.'s claim. The court has not yet ruled
upon IMPSAT S.A.'s claim against ENCOTESA. In September 1997, ENCOTESA was
privatized and emerged as Correo Argentina S.A. In connection therewith, the
claim by IMPSAT Argentina remained with ENCOTESA and the operating contract
was transferred to Correo Argentina. Based on these developments, the IMPSAT
S.A. has reclassified the trade account receivables form ENCOTESA to
non-current assets at the estimated net realizable value as determined by
the IMPSAT S.A.'s management based on the advice of local legal counsel. The
operating contract is currently being negotiated between IMPSAT S.A. and
Correo Argentina. IMPSAT S.A. will continue to assess the effect that the
ENCOTESA receivables situation and its contract negotiations with Correo
Argentina will have on its results of operations, liquidity or capital
resources.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
------------------------------- ---------------------------------------
TRADE ACCOUNT ALLOWANCE FOR NET TRADE ACCOUNT
RECEIVABLES DOUBTFUL ACCOUNT RECEIVABLES
----------------------------------------------------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
BALANCE AT NOVEMBER 30, 1996 $5,925 $ (782) $5,143
Total invoices (provision) for the period $2,537 $(2,537)
------ ------- ------
BALANCE AT AUGUST 31, 1997 $8,462 $(3,319) $5,143
====== ======= ======
</TABLE>
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth the Company's results of operations for the
periods presented as a percentage of revenues:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
----------------------------------- ---------------------------------
September 30, 1996 September 30, 1997 September 30, 1996 September 30, 1997
------------------ ------------------- ------------------- --------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue................................ $ 32,512 100.0% $ 41,514 100.0% $ 93,393 100.0% $ 116,574 100.0%
Variable Costs of services............. 5,351 16.5 8,705 21.0 16,110 17.2 20,281 17.4
Salaries, wages and benefits........... 7,617 23.4 7,675 18.5 19,834 21.2 21,071 18.1
Satellite capacity cost................ 3,644 11.2 4,810 11.6 10,501 11.2 13,603 11.7
Selling, general and
administrative expenses............... 3,811 11.7 8,002 19.3 14,565 15.6 22,503 19.3
Depreciation and Amortization.......... 6,669 20.5 7,227 17.4 19,193 20.6 20,911 17.9
Interest expenses, net................. 7,168 22.0 6,418 15.5 16,849 18.0 18,472 15.9
Net gain (loss) on
foreign exchange...................... (343) -1.1 (142) -0.3 1,166 1.2 (247) -0.2
Provision for income taxes............. 712 2.2 1,333 3.2 2,495 2.7 4,102 3.5
Net loss............................... (2,375) -7.3 (2,831) -6.8 (5,378) -5.8 (5,556) -4.8
</TABLE>
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Revenue. Revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30,
1997 totaled $41.5 million and $116.6 million, respectively. This represents an
increase of $9.0 million (or 27.7%) and $23.2 million (or 24.8%), respectively,
from revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1996.
Revenues at IMPSAT Argentina for the three and nine months ended
August 31, 1997 totaled $22.7 million and $66.0 million, respectively. This
represents an increase of $1.4 million (or 6.1%) and $3.1 million (or 4.9%),
respectively, from IMPSAT Argentina's revenues for the three and nine months
ended August 31, 1996. IMPSAT Colombia's revenues for the three and nine months
ended September 30, 1997 totaled $12.3 million and $36.1 million, respectively.
This represents an increase of $3.4 million (or 37.7%) and $11.1 million (or
44.3%), respectively, from IMPSAT Colombia's revenues for the three and nine
months ended September 30, 1996. IMPSAT Venezuela's revenues for the three and
nine months ended September 30, 1997 totaled $2.3 million and $6.2 million,
respectively, representing an increase of $1.2 million (or 100.3%) and $3.1
million (or 100.6%), respectively, from IMPSAT Venezuela's revenues for the
three and six months ended September 30, 1996. In addition, the revenues at
IMPSAT Ecuador ($1.5 million and $3.9 million for the three and six months ended
September 30, 1997, respectively) and IMPSAT USA ($2.1 million and $3.4 million
for the three and six months ended September 30, 1997, respectively) increased
as the Company's operations in those countries continue to grow.
As part of their respective gross revenues, IMPSAT Argentina and
IMPSAT USA recorded revenues of $1.0 million and $0.9 million, respectively, in
the first nine months of 1997 as a result of certain "one time" equipment sales.
The number of customers at IMPSAT Argentina as of August 31, 1997
totaled 432. This represents an increase of 25 and 74 customers, respectively,
for the three and nine months ended August 31, 1997, compared with an increase
of 0 and 44 customers, respectively, for the corresponding periods in 1996.
IMPSAT Argentina had a net total of 2,376 VSAT microstations and 415 Dataplus
earth stations installed as of August 31, 1997. Such installations include 137
VSAT microstations installed for new and existing customers and 7 Dataplus earth
stations withdrawn from service during the three-month period ended August 31,
1997 (compared to 16 VSAT microstations and 18 Dataplus earth stations installed
for new and existing customers during the three-month period ended August 31,
1996). In the nine-month period ended August 31, 1997, IMPSAT Argentina
installed a net total of 265 VSAT microstations and 17 Dataplus earth stations
for new and existing customers (compared to a net total of 91 VSAT microstations
and 39 Dataplus earth stations installed for new and existing customers during
the nine-month period ended August 31, 1996).
IMPSAT Colombia had 499 customers as of September 30, 1997. This
represents an increase of 17 and 89 customers, respectively, for the three and
nine months then ended. IMPSAT Colombia's customer base grew by 37 and 102,
respectively, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 1996. During
the three months ended September 30, 1997, IMPSAT Colombia withdrew a net total
of 89 VSAT microstations from service and installed a net total of 18 Dataplus
earth stations for new and existing customers. During the three months ended
September 30, 1997, certain of IMPSAT Colombia's customers supplemented or
replaced VSAT microstations with higher capacity Dataplus earth stations. IMPSAT
Colombia withdrew a net total of 82 VSAT microstations from service and
installed a net total of 101 Dataplus earth stations for new and existing
customers during the nine months ended September 30, 1997. In comparison, IMPSAT
Colombia installed a net total of 49 VSAT microstations and 34 Dataplus earth
stations and a net total of 252 VSAT microstations and 88 Dataplus earth
stations, respectively, during the three and nine months ended September 30,
1996.
IMPSAT Venezuela had 97 customers as of September 30, 1997. This
represents an increase of 5 and 21 customers, respectively, for the three and
nine months ended September 30, 1997. IMPSAT Venezuela withdrew a net total of
25 VSAT microstations from service and installed a net total of no Dataplus
earth stations during the three months ended September 30, 1997 compared to a
net total of 72 VSAT microstations and 22 Dataplus earth
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stations installed during the three months ended September 30, 1996. IMPSAT
Venezuela installed a net total of 6 VSAT microstations and 15 Dataplus earth
stations for new and existing customers during the nine months ended September
30, 1997 compared to a net total of 56 VSAT microstations and 30 Dataplus earth
stations installed for new and existing customers during the nine months ended
September 30, 1996. The reduction in IMPSAT Venezuela's net installations of
equipment during the first three quarters of 1997, compared to the corresponding
period in the prior year, is primarily attributable to the removal of redundant
backup equipment from customer sites.
Variable Cost of Services. The Company's variable cost of services for
the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997 totaled $8.7 million and
$20.3 million, respectively, an increase of $3.3 million (or 61.1%) and $4.2
million (or 26.1%), from the Company's variable cost of services for the three
and nine months ended September 30, 1996. Of total variable cost of services for
the three and nine months ending September 30, 1997, $4.8 million and $11.8
million, respectively, related to the operations of IMPSAT Argentina and $1.6
million and $5.1 million, respectively, related to the operations of IMPSAT
Colombia. This compares to variable cost of services of $3.5 million and $10.6
million, respectively, at IMPSAT Argentina and $1.3 million and $3.7 million,
respectively, at IMPSAT Colombia, for the three and nine months ended September
30, 1996.
The principal items comprising total variable cost of services are
maintenance and installation and de-installation costs, taxes on sales and sales
commissions paid to third party sales representatives.
Maintenance costs for the Company totaled $3.4 million and $7.8
million, respectively, during the three and nine months ended September 30,
1997. This represents an increase of $1.3 million and $3.0 million,
respectively, over maintenance costs incurred by the Company for the three and
nine months ended September 30, 1996. Maintenance costs for IMPSAT Argentina for
the three and nine months ended August 31, 1997 amounted to $1.0 million and
$3.5 million, respectively. This represents a decrease of $0.2 million and an
increase of $0.8 million, respectively, over IMPSAT Argentina's maintenance
costs during the three and nine months ended August 31, 1996. In Colombia,
maintenance costs totaled $0.7 million and $2.9 million, respectively, during
the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997. IMPSAT Colombia's
maintenance costs for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997, a
decrease of $2.1 million and an increase of $0.9 million, respectively, compared
to IMPSAT Colombia's maintenance costs during the corresponding periods in 1996.
The increase in maintenance costs of the Company during the first nine months of
1997 compared to the corresponding period in 1996 is primarily attributable to
the increased level and amount of the Company's telecommunications
infrastructure in service as the Company's operations have grown and expanded
over time.
Installation costs totaled $1.0 million and $3.3 million,
respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997. In
comparison, installation costs totaled $0.7 million and $2.7 million,
respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1996. The
Company installed a net total of 43 VSAT microstations and 15 Dataplus earth
stations, respectively, and 211 VSAT microstations and 150 Dataplus earth
stations, respectively, during the three and nine months ended September 30,
1997. In comparison, the Company installed a net total of 225 VSAT microstations
and 79 Dataplus earth stations, respectively, and 470 VSAT microstations and 166
Dataplus earth stations, respectively, during the three and nine months ended
September 30, 1996.
Taxes on sales of the Company totaled $0.9 million and $1.5 million,
for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997, compared to $0.5 million
and $1.0 million for the corresponding periods in 1996, respectively. As part of
a reclassification of certain financial statement items, referred to in Note 2
to the Company's financial statements, taxes on sales of the Company were
included in variable costs, whereas prior to such reclassification, such taxes
on sales were included in selling, general and administrative expenses.
Sales commissions paid to third party sales representatives totaled
$1.5 million and $4.4 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 1997. In comparison, sales commissions paid to
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third party sales representatives totaled $2.6 million and $7.3 million,
respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1996. The
overwhelming amount of such sales commissions were paid to third-party sales
representatives with respect to customers of IMPSAT Argentina. Sales commissions
paid to third-party sales representatives in Argentina totaled $1.3 million and
$3.9 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended August 31, 1997,
compared to $2.0 million and $6.5 million, respectively, for the three and nine
months ended August 31, 1996. To date, the practice of utilizing third party
sales representatives in connection with the generation and servicing of
customer contracts has been employed predominantly by IMPSAT Argentina. The
Company incurred lower sales commissions during the first nine months of 1997
primarily because of the renegotiation of certain of the agreements with
third-party sales representatives for lower commissions. In addition to direct
renegotiations of IMPSAT Argentina's contracts with third-party sales
representatives, commissions were reduced as a result of the renegotiation of
underlying contracts with customers, which served to reduce the sales bases
underlying contractually due commissions. For example, the renegotiation and
reduction of services provided by IMPSAT Argentina under its agreements to
provide private telecommunications network services to Banco de la Nacion
Argentina ("BNA"), in the second quarter of 1997, resulted in a reduction in the
revenues from services provided to BNA by IMPSAT Argentina and a concomitant
reduction in related sales commissions to the third party sales representatives
contracted with respect to such agreements.
In addition, the Company incurred costs of equipment sold of $1.9
million during the nine months ended September 30, 1997. The Company did not
incur any costs of equipment sold for the corresponding period in 1996. The cost
of equipment sold during the nine months ended September 30, 1997, primarily
relates to revenues recorded by IMPSAT Argentina and IMPSAT USA during the third
quarter of 1997 of $1.0 million and $0.9 million, respectively, as a result of
certain "one time" equipment sales.
Satellite Capacity Cost. The Company's satellite capacity costs for
the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997 totaled $4.8 million and
$13.6 million, respectively, an increase of $3.1 million and $1.2 million,
respectively, over satellite capacity costs for the corresponding periods in
1996. The Company had approximately 261.6 MHz and 388.9 MHz of leased satellite
capacity as of September 30, 1996 and 1997, respectively. The Company's costs
for satellite capacity are directly related to the increase in the Company's
customer and revenue bases. The increase in satellite capacity during the first
nine months of 1997 consists primarily of amounts contractually scheduled to
match anticipated growth in the total number of Dataplus earth stations to be
installed by the Company over time which, because of their greater transmission
capacity compared to VSATs, utilize larger amounts of satellite capacity. During
the third quarter of 1997, IMPSAT Venezuela had 6.0 MHz of excess satellite
capacity, 4.0 MHz of which it assigned to IMPSAT Colombia.
Salaries, Wages and Benefits. Salaries, wages and benefits expense for
the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997 totaled $7.7 million and
$21.1 million, respectively, an increase of $1.2 million and $0.1 million,
respectively, over the Company's expenses for salaries, wages and benefits
during the corresponding periods in 1996. The Company increased salaries, wages
and benefits of its personnel to match market rates and increases in cost of
living. In addition, the appreciation of the Colombian peso against the U.S.
dollar since the beginning of 1997 has resulted in an increase in U.S. dollar
terms in salaries, wages and benefits paid to employees of IMPSAT Colombia
during that period. The Company maintained a total of 668 employees as of
September 30, 1997, compared to 642 employees as of September 30, 1996.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and
administrative ("SG&A") expenses for the Company consist principally of
publicity and promotion costs; provisions for doubtful accounts; fees and other
remuneration; travel and entertainment; rent; and plant services, telephone and
energy expenses.
The Company incurred SG&A expenses of $8.0 million and $22.5 million
for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997, an increase of $4.2
million and $7.9 million, respectively (or 110.5% and 54.1%,
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respectively), from SG&A expenses incurred by the Company during the three and
nine months ended September 30, 1996. The increase in SG&A expenses incurred by
the Company during the nine months ended September 30, 1997, compared to the
corresponding period in 1996, is primarily attributable to an increase in SG&A
expenses incurred by IMPSAT Argentina and IMPSAT Colombia.
SG&A expenses at IMPSAT Argentina for the three and nine months ended
August 31, 1997 totaled $3.5 million and $10.9 million, respectively, an
increase of $1.4 million and $3.1 million, respectively (or 66.7% and 39.7%,
respectively), from SG&A expenses incurred by IMPSAT Argentina for the three and
nine months ended August 31, 1996. The increase in SG&A expenses at IMPSAT
Argentina in the first nine months of 1997 compared to the first nine months of
1996 is attributable primarily to the creation of a specific provision of $2.5
million relating to services invoiced to Empresa Nacional de Correos y
Telegrafos S.A. ("ENCOTESA"), the recently privatized Argentine state postal
agency, and legal fees incurred in connection with its legal proceeding
commenced against ENCOTESA, described in Note 9 to IMPSAT Argentina's financial
statements.
SG&A expenses at IMPSAT Colombia for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 1997 totaled $1.1 million and $4.7 million, a decrease of $0.3
million and an increase of $1.1 million, respectively (or -21.4% and 30.6%,
respectively), from SG&A expenses incurred by IMPSAT Colombia for the three and
nine months September 30, 1996. The increase in SG&A expenses at IMPSAT Colombia
for the first nine months of 1997 is primarily attributable to the cost of
additional telephone lines for Internet access services and expenses associated
with the promotion of IMPSAT Colombia's services at commercial expositions and
trade shows.
SG&A expenses at IMPSAT Venezuela for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 1997 totaled $0.7 million and $1.4 million, an increase of $0.5
million and $0.7 million, respectively (or 350.0% and 100.0%, respectively),
from SG&A expenses incurred by IMPSAT Venezuela for the three and nine months
September 30, 1996. The increase in SG&A expenses at IMPSAT Venezuela for the
first nine months of 1997 is attributable to severance payments incurred due to
termination of certain of IMPSAT Venezuela's management personnel and increased
facilities rental expenses. IMPSAT Venezuela has recently taken steps to reduce
and rationalize its SG&A expenses, including the termination of leases covering
excess office and operational facilities. In April 1997, certain changes were
made in the senior management levels at IMPSAT Venezuela, including the
designation of Mr. Mariano Torre Gomez, previously President at IMPSAT Ecuador,
as President of IMPSAT Venezuela. The new senior management at IMPSAT Venezuela
has been reviewing the performance of IMPSAT Venezuela and is undertaking
actions aimed at improving the overall profitability of IMPSAT Venezuela.
In addition, the Company's provision for doubtful accounts,
principally relating to IMPSAT Argentina, increased from $1.1 million and $1.7
million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1996,
to $1.6 million and $1.7 million, respectively, for the three and nine months
ended September 30, 1997. The Company has increased its allowance for doubtful
accounts as a result of certain payment arrears experienced by a number of
customers in Argentina. The Company's current policy is to reserve 30% for
accounts receivable in excess of 180 days but less than one year, and 100% for
all accounts receivable in excess of 360 days. As a percentage of total
revenues, the Company's provision for doubtful accounts has decreased from 5.2%
of total revenues as of the first nine months of 1996 to 3.5% of total revenues
as of the first nine months of 1997. The Company believes that its reserve for
doubtful accounts is adequate.
Finally, the increase in SG&A expenses incurred by the Company during
the nine months ended September 30, 1997, compared to the corresponding period
in 1996, is also attributable to legal and tax advice and other fees and
expenses of $3.9 million incurred by the Company during the first nine months
of 1997. This represents an increase of $2.2 million (or 129.4%) over such
expenses incurred during the first nine months of 1996. Such expenses were
incurred during the first nine months of 1997, primarily in connection with the
Company's
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currently suspended plans for a public equity offering as well as the conduct of
preliminary feasibility assessments of a proposed expansion of the Company's
operations into Brazil.
Depreciation and Amortization. The Company's depreciation and
amortization for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997 totaled $7.2
million and $20.9 million, respectively, representing an increase of $0.5
million (or 7.5%), compared to depreciation and amortization for the three
months ended September 30, 1996 and an increase of $1.7 million (or 8.1%)
compared to depreciation and amortization for the nine months ended September
30, 1996. Depreciation and amortization for IMPSAT Argentina for the three and
nine months ended August 31, 1997, totaled $4.5 million and $13.2 million,
respectively, a decrease of $0.3 million (or 6.3%) and $0.7 million (or 5.0%),
respectively, compared to the three and nine months ended August 31, 1996.
Interest Expense, Net. The Company's net interest expense for three
and nine months ended September 30, 1997 totaled $6.4 million and $18.5 million,
respectively, comprising interest expense of $6.9 million and interest income of
$0.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 1997 and interest expense
of $19.4 million and interest income of $0.9 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 1997. Net interest expense decreased $0.8 million (or 11.1%) and
increased $1.6 million (or 9.5%), respectively, from net interest expense for
the three and nine months ended September 30, 1996. IMPSAT Argentina's net
interest expense for the three and nine months ended August 31, 1997 (before
eliminating intercompany items) totaled $3.2 million and $9.8 million,
respectively ($1.0 million and $2.2 million, respectively, after eliminating
intercompany items). Net interest expense at IMPSAT Colombia for the three and
nine months ended September 30, 1997 (before eliminating intercompany items)
totaled $2.0 million and $4.9 million, respectively ($1.4 million and $3.5
million, respectively, after eliminating intercompany items).
The decrease in net interest expense for the first nine months of 1997
reflects primarily reduced indebtedness of the Company, which decreased from
$248.6 million as of September 30, 1996 to $217.1 million as of September 30,
1997. During the period between the issuance on July 30, 1996 of the Company's
12 1/8% Senior Guaranteed Notes due 2003 (the "Senior Notes") and the maturity
dates for the indebtedness refinanced with the proceeds of the Senior Notes, the
Company held a higher level of indebtedness than was planned and accordingly
incurred additional interest expense on the existing indebtedness as well as on
the Senior Notes which additional interest expense was offset only partially by
the receipt of interest income on the Company's cash balances being held pending
repayment.
As of August 31, 1997, total outstanding indebtedness at IMPSAT
Argentina (before eliminating intercompany items) equaled $108.6 million,
compared to $101.6 million as of November 30, 1996. Total outstanding
indebtedness at IMPSAT Colombia as of September 30, 1997 (before eliminating
intercompany items) equaled $47.6 million, compared to $45.1 million as of
September 30, 1996. In addition, the average interest rate on the Company's
indebtedness for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 was 12.4%, compared to
an average interest rate of 14.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 1996.
Provision for Income Taxes. The Company recorded a provision for
foreign income taxes for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997 of
$1.3 million and $4.1 million, respectively, compared to $0.7 million and $2.5
million, respectively, for the corresponding periods in 1996. The Company is
currently provisioning for accrued income taxes on its net income in Argentina
because IMPSAT Argentina exhausted its available net operating loss
carryforwards in 1996. IMPSAT Argentina's net income is taxable at a flat income
tax rate of 33%. IMPSAT Colombia recorded a provision for foreign income taxes
for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997 of $0.5 million and $1.3
million, respectively, compared to $1.0 million and $0.5 million, respectively,
for the corresponding periods in 1996.
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Net Loss. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997, the
Company incurred a net loss of $2.8 million and $5.6 million, respectively, an
increase of $0.4 million (or 16.7%) and $0.2 million (or 3.7%), respectively,
compared to the Company's net loss for the three and nine months ended September
30, 1996. The Company's net loss for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 is
primarily related to losses incurred by the Company's operations in Venezuela (a
net loss of $3.6 million); Mexico (a net loss of $1.5 million); as well as
management services provided, and overhead expenses incurred, by IMPSAT
Corporation of $4.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1997. For
the three and nine months ended September 30, 1997, IMPSAT Argentina recorded
net income of $0.4 million and $1.5 million, respectively, a decrease of $0.6
million and $1.5 million, respectively, compared to IMPSAT Argentina's net
income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1996. IMPSAT Colombia
recorded net income of $2.8 million and $6.8 million, respectively, for the
three and nine months ended September 30, 1997, an increase of $2.4 million and
$5.2 million, respectively, compared to IMPSAT Colombia's net income for the
three and nine months ended September 30, 1996.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
As set forth in its consolidated statements of cash flow, in the nine
months ended September 30, 1997, the Company generated $8.5 million in net cash
flow from operating activities, compared with $2.6 million for the nine months
ended September 30, 1996. The increase in net cash flow from operating
activities for the first nine months of 1997 compared to the corresponding
period in 1996 was primarily attributable to an increase in trade payables of
$2.5 million in the first nine months of 1997 versus a decrease of $10.8 million
in the first nine months of 1996. The increase in trade payables during the
first nine months of 1997 reflects an improvement in the terms of trade payable
financing made available to the Company during such period. Financing activities
provided $20.0 million in net cash flow for the nine months ended September 30,
1997, a decrease of $96.1 million from cash flow provided by financing
activities (including the proceeds of the offering of the Senior Notes) for the
nine months ended September 30, 1996. The Company's net outstanding indebtedness
increased by $18.5 million during the nine months ended September 30, 1997
compared to an increase of $132.8 million for the corresponding period in 1996.
During such period, the Company used $37.0 million in net cash flow for
investing activities, compared to $31.1 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 1996. The Company had a cash balance of $20.5 million as of
September 30, 1997.
The Company intends to meet its future capital requirements from cash
flow from operations, from additional lines of credit and from future private or
public offerings of securities of the Company and/or any of its subsidiaries.
The Company anticipates that it will require approximately $15 million of new
capital during 1997. As of August 31, 1997 IMPSAT Argentina had outstanding
$25.0 million of commercial paper issued under its $25.0 million Global
Commercial Paper Program, with maturities of up to 270 days and anticipates
being able to access the Euro commercial paper market as its outstanding
commercial paper comes due. IMPSAT Argentina is currently negotiating a new
global commercial paper program of up to $50 million. There can be no assurance,
however, that IMPSAT Argentina will be successful in the placement of such
commercial paper.
The Company anticipates accessing additional lines of credit from
financial institutions in the countries in which it operates. In addition, the
Company's budget anticipates the use of financial and commercial leasing
facilities for the provision of equipment, and the Company is in the stage of
preliminary negotiations with several U.S.-based commercial lenders for such
facilities. There can be no assurance that any such financings will be
consummated.
RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
In September 1997, ENCOTESA was privatized and replaced by Correo
Argentina S.A., ("Correo Argentina") the entity formed by a private consortium
to acquire and operate the Argentine postal system. In
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November 1996, IMPSAT Argentina filed suit against ENCOTESA for amounts due and
arising under IMPSAT Argentina's contracts with ENCOTESA totaling $5.6 million,
plus interest on such amounts. IMPSAT Argentina at the end of 1996 began to
reserve 100% for all of its current invoices submitted to ENCOTESA, which
reserve is being charged directly to SG&A expenses, and has reclassified all
prior trade account receivables owing from ENCOTESA to non-current assets at
Management's estimated net realized value. Trade receivables of IMPSAT Argentina
allocable to ENCOTESA were not transferred to or assumed by Correo Argentina and
remain an obligation of the Argentine government. In addition, IMPSAT
Argentina's contracts with ENCOTESA were not assumed by Correo Argentina and
IMPSAT Argentina is currently negotiating with Correo Argentina the extent to
which, if at all, such contracts would be adopted by Correo Argentina. The
Company will continue to assess the effect that the ENCOTESA receivable
situation and its contract negotiation with Correo Argentina will have on the
Company's results of operations, liquidity or capital resources.
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PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company was not involved in any material legal matters during the
second quarter of 1997. The Company is involved in or subject to various other
litigation and legal proceedings incidental to the normal conduct of the
Company's business, including with respect to regulatory matters.
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES
Not applicable.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY-HOLDERS
Not Applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
Not Applicable.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits.
27. Financial Data Schedule. Filed herewith.
All other exhibits and schedules for which provision is made in the
applicable regulations of the Commission are omitted because they are not
applicable, or the information is included in the financial statements included
herein or has been previously filed or reported and is incorporated herein by
reference.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K. No reports on Form 8-K were filed for the
period covered under this quarterly filing.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1934, as
amended, the registrants have duly caused this report to be signed on their
behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Buenos Aires
in the Republic of Argentina, in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
IMPSAT Corporation
By: /s/ GUILLERMO JOFRE
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Guillermo Jofre
Vice President, Finance and
Chief Financial Officer
Date: November 14, 1997
IMPSAT S.A.
By: /s/ JOSE TORRES
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Jose Torres
Director and
Chief Accounting Officer
Date: November 14, 1997
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