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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 Nine Months Ended July 30, 1999
Or
/ / Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 For the transition period from __________________________
to ______________________
Commission File No. 1-9232
VOLT INFORMATION SCIENCES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
New York 13-5658129
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10020
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 704-2400
Not Applicable
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last
report)
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, 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 of common stock, $.10 par value, outstanding as of
September 3, 1999 was 15,029,516.
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VOLT INFORMATION SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Item 1. Financial Statements
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income - Nine Months
and Three Months Ended July 30, 1999 and July 31, 1998 3
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - July 30, 1999
and October 30, 1998 4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -
Nine Months Ended July 30, 1999 and July 31, 1998 5
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 7
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations 12
Item 3. Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosures About Market Risk 23
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 24
SIGNATURE 25
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1- FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
VOLT INFORMATION SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
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<CAPTION>
Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended
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July 30, July 31, July 30, July 31,
1999 1998 1999 1998
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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
NET SALES:
Sales of services $ 1,527,429 $ 1,143,290 $ 543,481 $ 409,578
Sales of products 54,781 62,587 16,534 22,201
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1,582,210 1,205,877 560,015 431,779
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COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Cost of sales
Services 1,443,123 1,078,367 508,715 385,724
Products 33,089 36,497 10,054 12,766
Selling and administrative 54,137 43,066 19,950 14,871
Research, development and engineering 7,639 9,754 2,588 3,789
Depreciation and amortization 17,581 15,286 5,891 5,164
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1,555,569 1,182,970 547,198 422,314
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OPERATING PROFIT 26,641 22,907 12,817 9,465
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest income 1,320 1,812 374 497
Other income (expense) - net--Note E 2,197 76 856 (42)
Foreign exchange loss - net (485) (710) (277) (53)
Interest expense (6,136) (4,279) (2,031) (1,492)
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Income before income taxes and minority interests 23,537 19,806 11,739 8,375
Income tax provision (9,000) (8,239) (4,870) (3,505)
Minority interests in net loss (income)
of consolidated subsidiaries 1,405 163 833 (44)
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NET INCOME $ 15,942 $ 11,730 $ 7,702 $ 4,826
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Per Share Data
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Basic:
Net income per share $ 1.06 $ 0.79 $ 0.51 $ 0.32
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Weighted average number of shares--Note F 15,020,861 14,909,612 15,025,729 14,924,648
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Diluted:
Net income per share $ 1.05 $ 0.77 $ 0.51 $ 0.32
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Weighted average number of shares--Note F 15,137,847 15,321,092 15,154,039 15,238,799
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See accompanying notes.
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VOLT INFORMATION SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
July 30, October 30,
1999 1998 (a)
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(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 22,738 $ 31,625
Short-term investments 2,231 1,099
Trade accounts receivable less allowances of $6,829 (1999) and $5,822 (1998) 340,606 286,655
Inventories--Note B 53,159 38,997
Deferred income taxes 8,336 8,065
Prepaid expenses and other assets 10,385 7,005
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 437,455 373,446
Investment in joint venture--Note E 1,297
Investment in securities 382 1,489
Property, plant and equipment less allowances for depreciation and amortization
of $57,565 (1999) and $51,134 (1998)--Note C 74,238 67,564
Deferred income taxes and other assets 9,616 7,190
Intangible assets-net of accumulated amortization of $16,806 (1999) and
$12,553 (1998)--Note G 52,406 19,637
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$ 575,394 $ 469,326
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Notes payable to banks--Note C $ 65,557 $ 4,128
Current portion of long-term debt--Note C 2,654 1,399
Accounts payable 103,891 91,377
Accrued wages and commissions 44,733 39,457
Other accruals 32,749 28,044
Customer advances and other liabilities 30,377 23,480
Income taxes 4,299 6,725
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 284,260 194,610
Long-term debt--Note C 56,202 54,048
Minority interests 18,038 19,446
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY--Notes C and D
Preferred stock, par value $1.00; Authorized--500,000 shares; issued--none
Common stock, par value $.10; Authorized--30,000,000 shares; issued and
Outstanding--15,026,346 shares (1999) and 15,006,164 shares (1998) 1,503 1,501
Paid-in capital 37,575 37,127
Retained earnings 178,200 162,258
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (384) 336
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216,894 201,222
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$ 575,394 $ 469,326
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(a) The Balance Sheet at October 30, 1998 has been derived from the audited
financial statements at that date.
See accompanying notes.
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VOLT INFORMATION SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
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<CAPTION>
Nine Months Ended
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July 30, July 31,
1999 1998
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(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C>
CASH PROVIDED BY (APPLIED TO) OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $ 15,942 $ 11,730
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash (applied to) provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 17,581 15,286
Gain on sale of joint venture (2,049)
Minority interests (1,405) (163)
Accounts receivable provisions 3,361 2,056
Gains on foreign currency translation (109) (117)
Deferred income taxes (250) 1,191
Other 171 75
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase in accounts receivable (47,577) (26,658)
Increase in inventories (14,098) (2,914)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets (2,523) 496
Decrease (increase) in other assets 436 (3,094)
Increase in accounts payable 6,081 4,712
Increase in accrued expenses 8,759 2,268
Increase in customer advances and other liabilities 8,742 8,713
Decrease in income taxes payable (3,518) (6,034)
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NET CASH (APPLIED TO) PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES (10,456) 7,547
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VOLT INFORMATION SCIENCES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)--Continued
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<CAPTION>
Nine Months Ended
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July 30, July 31,
1999 1998
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(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C>
CASH APPLIED TO INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Sales of investments 3,579
Maturities of investments 319
Purchases of investments (4,610) (941)
Investment in joint venture (1,330)
Acquisitions (38,533) (3,076)
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment 230 436
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (18,248) (19,162)
Other (247)
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NET CASH APPLIED TO INVESTING ACTIVITIES (59,159) (22,424)
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CASH PROVIDED BY (APPLIED TO) FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Payment of long-term debt (924) (1,475)
Exercise of stock options 40 914
Increase (decrease) in notes payable to banks 61,273 (1,021)
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY (APPLIED TO) FINANCING ACTIVITIES 60,389 (1,582)
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 339 234
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NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (8,887) (16,225)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 31,625 54,234
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 22,738 $ 38,009
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Cash paid during the period:
Interest, including $145 capitalized in 1999 $ 5,121 $ 3,423
Income taxes, net of refunds $ 11,671 $ 12,613
Obligation incurred in connection with the purchase and support of
an Enterprise Resource Planning System $ 4,334
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See accompanying notes.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
Note A--Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with the instructions for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of
Regulation S-X, and, therefore, do not include all information and footnotes
required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial
statements. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed
consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of normal
recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the
Company's consolidated financial position at July 30, 1999, consolidated results
of operations for the nine and three months ended July 30, 1999 and July 31,
1998 and consolidated cash flows for the nine months ended July 30, 1999 and
July 31, 1998. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily
indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year.
These statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and
footnotes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended October 30, 1998. The accounting policies used in preparing these
financial statements are the same as those described in that Report. The 1998
financial statements contained herein have been reclassified to conform with the
current year's presentation. The Company's fiscal year ends on the Friday
nearest October 31.
Note B--Inventories
Inventories consist of:
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<CAPTION>
July 30, October 30,
1999 1998
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(Dollars in thousands)
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Services:
Accumulated unbilled costs on:
Service contracts $42,441 $27,579
Long-term contracts 108
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42,441 27,687
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Products:
Materials 4,992 5,671
Work-in-process 2,886 2,713
Service parts 1,176 1,819
Finished goods 1,664 1,107
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10,718 11,310
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Total $53,159 $38,997
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The cumulative amounts billed, under long-term contracts at October 30, 1998, of
$25.7 million are credited against the related costs in inventory. All of the
amounts billed have been collected.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)--Continued
Note C--Long-Term Debt and Financial Arrangements
Long-term debt consists of the following:
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<CAPTION>
July 30, October 30,
1999 1998
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(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C>
7.92% Senior Notes (a) $50,000 $50,000
Term loan (b) 3,525 4,200
Notes payable and other obligations payable (c) & (d) 5,331 1,247
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58,856 55,447
Less amounts due within one year 2,654 1,399
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Total long-term debt $56,202 $54,048
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(a) On August 28, 1996, the Company issued $50.0 million of Senior Notes in a
private placement with institutional investors. The notes bear interest at 7.92%
per annum, payable semi-annually on February 28 and August 28, and provide for
amortization of principal in five equal annual installments beginning in August
2000. The notes were issued pursuant to Note Purchase Agreements which contain
various affirmative and negative covenants. One such covenant requires the
Company to maintain a level of consolidated net worth which, under the formula
in the agreements, was $123.6 million at July 30, 1999. However, the terms of
the Company's revolving Credit Agreement require the Company to maintain a
consolidated net worth of $140.3 million at July 30, 1999 (see below).
(b) In October 1994, the Company entered into a $10.0 million loan agreement
with Fleet Bank, which is secured by a deed of trust on land and buildings (book
value at July 30, 1999 - $13.8 million). The loan, which bears interest at 7.86%
per annum, requires principal payments of $225,000 per quarter and a final
payment of $1.7 million in October 2001.
(c) A loan of $2.5 million from The Chase Manhattan Bank was made to a foreign
subsidiary on January 18, 1996 to finance the acquisition of a printing press.
The loan, guaranteed by the Company, is being repaid in semi-annual payments of
$249,000, plus interest calculated at LIBOR (5.25% at July 30, 1999) plus 0.25%,
through March 15, 2001.
(d) On February 9, 1999, the Company entered into a $5.6 million Installment
Payment Agreement to purchase and maintain an Enterprise Resource Planning
System for internal use, which has been capitalized and will be amortized over a
seven year period. The Agreement provides for amortization of interest,
calculated at 6%, and principal in five equal annual installments of $1.3
million; the first payment was made in February 1999, with the final payment due
in February 2003.
In addition, on July 2, 1997, the Company entered into a $75.0 million,
three-year, syndicated, unsecured, revolving Credit Agreement ("Credit
Agreement") with a group of banks for which the Chase Manhattan Bank ("Chase")
and Fleet Bank, N.A. are serving as co-agents. In December 1998, the Company
amended and restated the Credit Agreement to extend it to January 2002.
Borrowings under the facility bear interest at various interest rates, with the
Company having the option to select the most favorable rate at the time of
borrowing. The Credit Agreement provides for, among other things, the
maintenance of various financial ratios and covenants, including a
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)--Continued
Note C--Long-Term Debt and Financial Arrangements--Continued
requirement that the Company maintain consolidated net worth (as defined) of
$110.0 million, plus 50% of consolidated net income for each completed fiscal
year (resulting in a requirement at July 30, 1999 to maintain consolidated net
worth of $140.3 million), and certain limitations on the extent to which the
Company and its subsidiaries may incur additional indebtedness, liens and sale
of assets. There was $60.5 million in outstanding borrowings under the Agreement
at July 30, 1999.
Note D--Stockholders' Equity
Changes in the major components of stockholders' equity for the nine months
ended July 30, 1999 are as follows:
Common Paid-In Retained
Stock Capital Earnings
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(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at October 30, 1998 $ 1,501 $ 37,127 $162,258
Net income for the nine months 15,942
Issuance of 18,172 shares to ESOP 2 408
Stock options exercised - 2,010 shar 40
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Balance at July 30, 1999 $ 1,503 $ 37,575 $178,200
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The accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consists of a cumulative
unrealized foreign currency translation adjustment of ($160,000) and ($114,000)
at July 30, 1999 and October 30, 1998, respectively, and an unrealized (loss)
gain in marketable securities of ($224,000) and $450,000 at July 30, 1999 and
October 30, 1998, respectively. Changes in these items, net of income taxes, are
included in the calculation of comprehensive income as follows:
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<CAPTION>
Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended
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July 30, July 31, July 30, July 31,
1999 1998 1999 1998
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(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net income $ 15,942 $ 11,730 $ 7,702 $ 4,826
Foreign currency translation
adjustments - net (46) 24 72 (17)
Unrealized losses on market
securities - net (674) (40)
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Total comprehensive income $ 15,222 $ 11,754 $ 7,734 $ 4,809
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Note E--Joint Ventures
In the nine months and third quarter of 1999, the Company recognized $2.0
million and $777,000, respectively, of a previously deferred gain on the sale in
1997 of its interest in a Brazilian joint venture. In connection with the sale,
the Company granted credit with respect to the printing of telephone directories
by the Company's Uruguayan division. During 1999, the venture repaid
substantially all of its obligations.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)--Continued
Note E--Joint Ventures -- Continued
In 1998, due to repayment of certain obligations by the Brazilian joint venture,
a gain of $500,000 on the sale was recognized and is included in other income in
the nine months and third quarter of 1998.
The Company owns a 50% interest in westVista Advertising Services, a joint
venture with a subsidiary of TELUS Corporation. The venture was formed in fiscal
1998 for the acquisition or establishment and subsequent operation of one or
more businesses engaged in the publication of telephone directories in the
western United States. During the second quarter of 1999, the venture made its
first acquisition, purchasing eleven community Yellow Pages directories.
The following summarizes the financial information of the joint venture as of
July 30, 1999:
Company's
Total Equity
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(Dollars in thousands)
Current assets $ 1,427
Noncurrent assets 2,612
Current liabilities (1,446)
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Equity of joint venture $ 2,593 $ 1,297
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Note F--Per Share Data
In calculating basic earnings per share, the dilutive effect of stock options
are excluded. Diluted earnings per share are computed on the basis of the
weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding and the assumed
exercise of dilutive outstanding stock options based on the treasury stock
method. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted
earnings per share:
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Nine Months Ended Three Months Ended
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July 30, July 31, July 30, July 31,
1999 1998 1999 1998
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(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings
per share - net income (A) $ 15,942 $ 11,730 $ 7,702 $ 4,826
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Denominator for basic earnings per share -
weighted average number of shares (B) 15,020,861 14,909,612 15,025,729 14,924,648
Effect of dilutive securities:
Employee stock options 116,986 411,480 128,310 314,151
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Denominator for diluted earnings per share -
adjusted weighted average number of shares (C) 15,137,847 15,321,092 15,154,039 15,238,799
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Basic net income per share - (A)/(B) $ 1.06 $ 0.79 $ 0.51 $ 0.32
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Diluted net income per share - (A)/(C) $ 1.05 $ 0.77 $ 0.51 $ 0.32
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)--Continued
Note F -- Per Share Data -- Continued
Options to purchase 177,960 and 51,700 shares of the Company's common stock were
outstanding at July 30, 1999 and July 31, 1998, respectively, but were not
included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the options'
exercise price was greater than the average market price of the common shares
and, therefore, the effect would be antidilutive.
Note G--Acquisitions
In December 1998, the Company acquired Gatton Computing Group Limited
("Gatton"), a provider of Information Technology ("IT") contractor resourcing
services and IT managed services in the United Kingdom and continental Europe.
The purchase price was $35.9 million in cash. Headquartered near London,
England, Gatton offers IT services through three main operating divisions which
provide temporary IT contract consultants and specifically tailored recruitment
services and a range of IT services, including systems development, maintenance
and technical support services.
Included in the results of operations for the eight months since the acquisition
are sales of $56.0 million and an operating profit of $2.2 million, net of $1.1
million of amortization of goodwill. The assets acquired, excluding intangibles,
consisted principally of accounts receivable, net of those sold on a nonrecourse
basis pursuant to a factoring agreement. The Company borrowed under its
revolving Credit Agreement to finance this acquisition and to replace the
factoring agreement. This acquisition, along with two toll-free directories
acquired in October 1998, and a network solutions company acquired in April
1999, resulted in an increase in intangible assets of $37.0 million.
Note H--Segment Disclosures
Effective the beginning of fiscal 1999, the Company adopted the Financial
Accounting Standards Board's Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information"
(Statement 131). Statement 131 superseded FASB Statement No. 14, "Financial
Reporting for Segments of a Business Enterprise". Statement 131 establishes
standards for the way that public business enterprises report information about
operating segments in annual financial statements and requires that those
enterprises report selected information about material operating segments or
groups of operating segments in interim financial reports. Statement 131 also
establishes standards for related disclosures about products and services,
geographic areas and major customers. The adoption of Statement 131 did not
affect results of operations or financial position and, except for a minor
reclassification, did not affect the disclosure of segment information.
Operations by segment for the nine and three months ended July 30, 1999 and July
31, 1998 included on page 12 of this report are an integral part of these
financial statements. Intersegment sales are not material to any segment.
During the nine months ended July 30, 1999, consolidated assets increased by
$106 million, primarily as a result of the Gatton acquisition by the Company's
Staffing Services segment (see Note G) and increased accounts receivable and
inventories as a result of increased business in the Staffing Services,
Telecommunications Services and Telephone Directory segments.
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ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
NINE MONTHS AND THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 30, 1999 COMPARED
TO THE NINE MONTHS AND THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 1998
The information which appears below relates to current and prior periods, the
results of operations for which periods are not necessarily indicative of the
results which may be expected for any subsequent periods. Management has made no
predictions or estimates as to future operations and no inferences as to future
operations should be drawn.
The following summarizes the Company's unaudited results of operations by
segment:
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<CAPTION>
For the Nine Months Ended For the Three Months Ended
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July 30, July 31, July 30, July 31,
1999 1998 1999 1998
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(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net Sales:
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Staffing Services $ 1,270,624 $ 922,333 $ 452,336 $ 337,192
Telephone Directory 65,239 63,448 29,873 24,459
Telecommunications Services 130,494 123,685 49,266 38,805
Computer Systems 66,670 41,421 14,676 11,738
Electronic Publication and Typesetting Systems 54,947 62,856 16,583 22,266
Elimination of intersegment sales (5,764) (7,866) (2,719) (2,681)
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Total Net Sales $ 1,582,210 $ 1,205,877 $ 560,015 $ 431,779
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Segment Operating Profit (Loss):
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Staffing Services $ 27,589 $ 21,312 $ 11,353 $ 8,670
Telephone Directory (31) 1,218 1,731 1,837
Telecommunications Services 9,786 9,415 5,376 2,414
Computer Systems 2,723 (1,830) (400) (1,416)
Electronic Publication and Typesetting Systems (3,276) 1,744 (2,196) 1,012
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Total Segment Operating Profit 36,791 31,859 15,864 12,517
General corporate expenses (10,150) (8,952) (3,047) (3,052)
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Total Operating Profit 26,641 22,907 12,817 9,465
Interest and other income - net 3,517 1,888 1,230 455
Interest expense (6,136) (4,279) (2,031) (1,492)
Foreign exchange loss - net (485) (710) (277) (53)
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Income Before Income Taxes and Minority Interests $ 23,537 $ 19,806 $ 11,739 $ 8,375
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS--Continued
NINE MONTHS AND THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 30, 1999 COMPARED
TO THE NINE MONTHS AND THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 1998--Continued
Forward-Looking Statements Disclosure
In order to keep the Company's stockholders and investors informed of the
Company's future plans and objectives, this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and
other reports and statements issued by the Company and its officers, from
time-to-time, contain certain statements concerning the Company's future plans,
objectives, performance, intentions and expectations that are, or may be deemed
to be, "forward-looking statements". The Company's ability to do this has been
fostered by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which provides
a "safe harbor" for forward-looking statements to encourage companies to provide
prospective information so long as those statements are accompanied by
meaningful cautionary statements identifying important factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the statement. The
Company believes that it is in the best interests of its stockholders to take
advantage of the "safe harbor" provisions of that Act.
Although the Company believes that its expectations are based on reasonable
assumptions, these forward-looking statements are subject to a number of known
and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual
results, performance and achievements to differ materially from those described
or implied in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties
include, but are not limited to, general economic, competitive and other
business conditions; the degree and timing of obtaining new contracts and the
rate of renewals of existing contracts, as well as customers' degree of
utilization of the Company's services; material changes in demand from larger
customers, including those with which the Company has national contracts; the
effect of litigation by temporary employees against temporary help companies and
the customers with whom they do business; changes in customer attitudes toward
outsourcing; the Company's ability to recruit qualified employees to satisfy
customer requirements for the Company's staffing services; the Company's ability
to meet competition in its highly competitive markets with minimal impact on
margins; intense price competition and pressure on margins; the Company's
ability to maintain superior technological capability; the Company's ability to
foresee changes and to identify, develop and commercialize innovative and
competitive products and systems in a timely and cost effective manner, and
achieve customer acceptance of such products and systems in markets
characterized by rapidly changing technology and frequent new product
introductions; risks inherent in new product introductions, such as start-up
delays, cost overruns, uncertainty of customer acceptance, and dependence on
third parties for some product components; changes in laws, regulations and
government policies; the Company's performance on contracts; the degree and
effects of inclement weather; timing of customer acceptances of systems; and the
Company's ability to attract and retain certain classifications of
technologically qualified personnel, particularly in the areas of research and
development and customer service; the Company's ability to successfully and
timely complete its Year 2000 compliance programs, and the ability of certain of
its suppliers and customers to be Year 2000 compliant. These and certain other
factors are discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended October 30, 1998 and may be discussed in reports thereafter filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, including this Report.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS--Continued
NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 30, 1999 COMPARED TO THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 1998
Results of Operations - Summary
In the nine-month period of fiscal 1999, net sales increased from the comparable
period in fiscal 1998 by $376.3 million, or 31%, to $1.6 billion. The increase
in 1999 net sales resulted primarily from a $348.3 million increase in sales by
the Staffing Services segment, a substantial portion of which was increased
managed service revenue, and a $25.2 million increase in sales by the Computer
Systems segment.
The Company's pretax income before minority interests increased by $3.7 million,
or 19%, to $23.5 million in 1999. The operating profit of the Company's segments
increased by $4.9 million, or 15%, to $36.8 million in 1999. While the Staffing
Services segment, the Computer Systems segment and the Telecommunications
Services segment increased their operating profits, a decrease in results of the
two other segments partially offset these gains.
Consolidated 1999 results included recognition of a previously deferred gain on
the sale of a joint venture of $2.0 million (see Note E of Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements of this Report).
Net income in the first nine months of 1999 was $15.9 million, compared with net
income of $11.7 million in the first nine months of 1998.
Results of Operations - By Segment
Sales of the Staffing Services segment increased by $348.3 million, or 38%, to
$1.3 billion in 1999 with traditional staffing revenues increasing by 17% and
managed service revenue more than doubling, and the segment's operating profit
increased by $6.3 million, or 29%, to $27.6 million, compared with $21.3 million
in 1998. Approximately $220.4 million, or 63%, of the segment's 1999 sales
increase was due to pass-through costs primarily related to the use of associate
vendors to service large national managed service contracts, which increased
from $165.4 million in 1998 to $385.8 million in 1999. Approximately $77.1
million of the segment's increase was from business with new customers,
including $56.0 million of sales from a newly acquired subsidiary, with the
remaining increase of $50.8 million arising from existing customers. The
increase in the segment's operating profit was due to the increase in sales and
includes $2.2 million (net of $1.1million of amortization of goodwill) from the
acquired business. A decrease in gross margin percentage of 1.1 percentage
points was due to the higher associate vendor usage in managed service
contracts, which is billed at substantially lower mark-ups than traditional
recruited business.
The Technical Placement division of the Staffing Services segment accounted for
substantially all of the sales increase and its operating profit increased by
65% to $19.7 million. Sales of the Commercial and Light Industrial division,
which specializes in temporary placements, were approximately the same as the
prior year, and operating profit decreased by 16% to $7.9 million. The Company
has initiated an evaluation of its Commercial and Light Industrial branch
offices, and has closed or will close several under-performing offices. An
insignificant loss of revenue is expected from these closings, as alternative
offices will serve their markets. Additional cost containment efforts for the
division are focused on reducing overhead costs, primarily through decreasing
labor costs.
The Telephone Directory segment's sales increased by $1.8 million, or 3%, to
$65.2 million in fiscal 1999. It incurred an operating loss of $31,000 in 1999
compared with an operating profit of $1.2 million in 1998. The sales
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS--Continued
NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 30, 1999 COMPARED
TO THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 1998--Continued
Results of Operations - By Segment--Continued
increase was due to increased independent directory publishing sales of $15.9
million, which included publication of two newly acquired toll-free directories.
These were partially offset by decreased production sales which included the
absence of sales under two contracts that expired in the second half of fiscal
1998, which accounted for approximately 20% of the segment's sales in the first
nine months of fiscal 1998. The segment's operating loss in fiscal 1999 was due
to the expiration of these production contracts and lower gross margins on the
newly acquired directories. This segment's services are rendered under various
short and long-term contracts, some of which expire in the ordinary course,
while others are renewed and new contracts are awarded to the segment from time
to time. Existing contracts are scheduled to expire through 2001.
The Telecommunications Services segment's sales increased by $6.8 million, or
6%, to $130.5 million in fiscal 1999 and its operating profit increased by
$371,000, or 4%, to $9.8 million in fiscal 1999 from $9.4 million in 1998. The
increases in this segment were the result of increased business from several
major customers. The sales increase was due to a 60% increase in the Advanced
Technology Services division, a 52% increase in the Central Office division and
a 13% increase in the Business Systems division, partially offset by a 16%
decrease in the Construction division. Operating profit increased due to the
increase in sales and an increase in gross margin percentage of 1.2 percentage
points, partially offset by a 13% increase in overhead.
The Computer Systems segment's sales increased by $25.2 million, or 61%, to
$66.7 million in 1999 and its operating profit was $2.7 million compared to a
loss of $1.8 million in 1998. The increase in sales and operating profit was due
to the customer acceptance and recognition of the installation of an operator
service system in Holland, in the first six months of fiscal 1999, which was
accounted for under the completed contract method of accounting, and increased
transaction volume of its outsourced directory assistance services. These
increases were partially offset by a reduction in other system upgrade sales and
decreased support and maintenance revenue. This segment's results on a
quarter-to-quarter basis are highly dependent on the requirements by customers
for, and acceptance of, new directory assistance systems and upgrades to
existing systems, which occur periodically rather than evenly.
The Electronic Publication and Typesetting Systems segment's sales decreased by
$7.9 million, or 13%, to $54.9 million in 1999, and it incurred an operating
loss of $3.3 million compared with an operating profit of $1.7 million in 1998.
The fiscal 1999 sales decrease resulted primarily from a decrease in domestic
and international sales of systems and equipment of $8.5 million resulting from
a decline in demand partially due to the postponement of capital expenditures by
newspapers due to their Year 2000 efforts and lower sales of the segment's Laser
Cinema Recorder. Operating results decreased due to the lower sales, a 2.4
percentage point decrease in gross margins due to the sale of a greater
proportion of lower margin products and competitive pricing pressures and a 2%
increase in operating expenses due primarily to development costs associated
with the segment's new Computer-to-Plate product.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS--Continued
NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 30, 1999 COMPARED
TO THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 1998--Continued
Results of Operations - Other
Other items, discussed on a consolidated basis, affecting the results of
operations for the nine-month periods were:
Selling and administrative expenses increased by $11.1 million, or 26%, to $54.1
million in 1999 as a result of acquisitions, the cost of Year 2000 remediation,
discussed below, the initial costs associated with the implementation of an
accounting and back office Enterprise Resource Planning System (ERP) and to
support the increased sales levels.
Research, development and engineering decreased by $2.1 million, or 22%, to $7.6
million in 1999. The decrease in 1999 was primarily due to a reduction in
product development in the Computer Systems segment as new products and services
were completed and introduced to new and existing customers partially offset by
increased development costs associated with the Electronic Publication and
Typesetting Systems segment's new Computer-to-Plate product.
Depreciation and amortization increased by $2.3 million, or 15%, to $17.6
million in 1999. The 1999 increase was primarily attributable to amortization of
intangibles, due to acquisitions made in 1999 and 1998.
Interest income decreased by $492,000, or 27%, to $1.3 million in 1999,
primarily due to a decrease of funds available for investment.
Other income includes a gain, recognized by the Company in the first nine months
of 1999, of $2.0 million ($500,000 in 1998) which is the balance of a previously
deferred gain on the sale in 1997 of its interest in a Brazilian joint venture.
In connection with the sale, the Company granted credit with respect to the
printing of telephone directories by the Company's Uruguayan division. During
1999, the venture repaid substantially all of its obligations. In 1998, other
income was reduced by $650,000 due to a non-recurring charge for professional
fees in connection with a terminated transaction.
The foreign exchange loss in the nine months of 1999 was $485,000 compared to
$710,000 in 1998. The losses were due to unfavorable currency movements in the
European currency markets. To reduce the potential adverse impact from foreign
currency changes on the Company's foreign currency receivables, sales and firm
commitments, foreign currency options are purchased.
Interest expense increased by $1.9 million, or 43%, to $6.1 million in 1999. The
increase is the result of the Company borrowing under its revolving Credit
Agreement to finance the acquisition of Gatton Computing Group Limited
("Gatton") and to support the increased working capital requirements of the
Company, interest incurred by Gatton on advances from its factor, through
February 1999, and higher interest rates and financing costs incurred by the
Company's Uruguayan division, where borrowings serve to hedge receivables
against a loss in value, due to the strengthening of the U.S. dollar against
the Uruguayan currency.
The Company's effective tax rate was reduced to 38% in 1999 from 42% in 1998.
The lower effective tax rate in 1999 resulted from the non-taxable gain on the
sale of a Brazilian joint venture, increased profits from foreign subsidiaries
which are taxed at a lower rate and higher general business tax credits.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS--Continued
THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 30,1999 COMPARED TO THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 1998
Results of Operations - Summary
In the third quarter of fiscal 1999, net sales increased by $128.2 million, or
30%, to $560 million from the comparable period in fiscal 1998. The increase in
1999 net sales resulted primarily from a $115.1 million increase in sales by the
Staffing Services segment, a substantial portion of which was increased managed
service revenue, a $10.5 million increase in sales by the Telecommunications
Services segment, a $5.4 million increase in sales by the Telephone Directory
segment and a $2.9 million increase in sales by the Computer Systems segment,
partially offset by a $5.7 million decrease in sales by the Electronic
Publication and Typesetting Systems segment.
The Company's 1999 pretax income before minority interests increased by $3.4
million, or 40%, to $11.7 million. The operating profit of the Company's
segments increased by $3.3 million, or 27%, to $15.9 million in 1999. While the
Staffing Services segment, the Telecommunications Services segment and the
Computer Systems segment increased their operating profits, the decrease in
results of the other two segments partially offset these gains.
Consolidated 1999 results included the recognition of a previously deferred gain
on the sale of a joint venture of $777,000 (see Note E of Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements of this Report).
Net income in the three months of 1999 was $7.7 million, compared with net
income of $4.8 million in the three months of 1998.
Results of Operations - By Segment
Sales of the Staffing Services segment increased by $115.1 million, or 34%, to
$452.3 million in the third quarter of 1999 with traditional staffing revenues
increasing by 19% and managed service revenue almost doubling, and the segment's
operating profit increased by $2.7 million, or 31%, to $11.4 million, compared
with $8.7 million in 1998. Approximately $65.9 million, or 57%, of the segment's
1999 sales increase was due to pass-through costs primarily related to the use
of associate vendors to service large national managed service contracts, which
increased from $72.5 million in 1998 to $138.4 million in 1999. Approximately
$29.3 million of the segment's increase was from business with new customers,
including $21.7 million of sales from a newly acquired subsidiary, with the
remaining increase of $19.9 million arising from existing customers. The
increase in the segment's operating profit was due to the increase in sales and
includes $897,000 (net of $425,000 amortization of goodwill) from the acquired
business. A decrease in gross margin percentage of 0.7 percentage points was due
to the higher associate vendor usage in managed service contracts, which is
billed at substantially lower mark-ups than traditional recruited business.
The Telephone Directory segment's sales increased by $5.4 million, or 22%, to
$29.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 1999. Its operating profit
decreased to $1.7 million in 1999 from $1.8 million in 1998. The sales increase
was due to increased independent directory publishing sales of $9.0 million,
which included publication of two newly acquired toll-free directories, offset
by decreased production sales including the absence of sales under two contracts
that expired in the second half of fiscal 1998, which accounted for
approximately 18% of the segment's sales in the third quarter of fiscal 1998.
The decrease in the segment's operating profit in the third quarter of 1999 was
due to the expiration of these production contracts and lower gross margins on
the newly acquired directories.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS--Continued
THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 30, 1999 COMPARED
TO THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 1998--Continued
Results of Operations - By Segment--Continued
The Telecommunications Services segment's sales increased by $10.5 million, or
27%, to $49.3 million in the third quarter of fiscal 1999 and its operating
profit increased by $3.0 million, or 123%, to $5.4 million in fiscal 1999, from
$2.4 million in 1998. The increases in this segment were the result of increased
business from several major customers. The sales increase was primarily due to a
241% increase in the Advanced Technology Services division. Operating profit
increased due to the increase in sales and a 1.7 percentage point increase in
gross margins, partially offset by a 9% increase in overhead.
The Computer Systems segment's sales increased by $2.9 million, or 25%, to $14.7
million in the third quarter of 1999 and its operating loss was $400,000
compared to a loss of $1.4 million in 1998. The increase in sales was due to
increased transaction volumes of its outsourced directory assistance services
and other system upgrade sales. The operating loss was reduced due to the
increase in sales volume and a 9.1 percentage point increase in gross margins.
This segment's results on a quarter to quarter basis are highly dependent on the
requirements by customers for, and acceptance of, new directory assistance
systems and upgrades to existing systems, which occur periodically rather than
evenly.
The Electronic Publication and Typesetting Systems segment's sales decreased by
$5.7 million, or 26%, to $16.6 million in the third quarter of 1999. It incurred
an operating loss of $2.2 million in the third quarter of 1999 compared with an
operating profit of $1.0 million in the third quarter of 1998. The fiscal 1999
sales decrease resulted primarily from a decrease in domestic and Latin American
sales of systems and equipment of $5.4 million resulting from a decline in
demand partially due to the postponement of capital expenditures by newspapers
due to their Year 2000 efforts and lower sales of the segment's Laser Cinema
Recorder. Gross margins decreased by 3.8 percentage points primarily due to
lower customer service and support margins resulting from lower sales without a
corresponding deduction in the level of expenditures. Operating expenses
increased by 3% in fiscal 1999 due primarily to development costs associated
with the segment's new Computer-to-Plate product. The markets in which the
segment competes are marked by rapidly changing technology, with sales in fiscal
1999 of equipment introduced within the last three years comprising
approximately 85% of equipment sales.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS--Continued
THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 30, 1999 COMPARED
TO THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 31, 1998--Continued
Results of Operations - Other
Other items, discussed on a consolidated basis, affecting the results of
operations for the three-month periods were:
Selling and administrative expenses increased by $5.1 million, or 34%, to $20
million in 1999 as a result of acquisitions, the costs of Year 2000 remediation
and to support the increased sales levels.
Research, development and engineering decreased by $1.2 million, or 32%, to $2.6
million in 1999. The decrease in 1999 was primarily due to a reduction in
product development in the Computer Systems segment as new products and services
were completed and introduced to new and existing customers partially offset by
increased development costs associated with the Electronic Publication and
Typesetting Systems segment's new Computer-to-Plate product.
Depreciation and amortization increased by $727,000, or 14%, to $5.9 million in
1999. The 1999 increase was attributable to amortization of intangibles, due to
acquisitions made in 1999 and 1998.
Interest income decreased by $123,000, or 25%, to $374,000 in 1999, primarily
due to a decrease of funds available for investment.
Other income increased by $898,000 primarily due to the recognition of a
previously deferred gain on the sale of the Company's interest in a Brazilian
joint venture ($777,000 in 1999 and $500,000 in 1998) and the absence in 1999 of
a 1998 non-recurring charge of $650,000 for professional fees in connection with
a terminated transaction.
The foreign exchange loss in the third quarter of 1999 was $277,000 compared to
$53,000 in 1998. The losses in 1999 were due to unfavorable currency movements
in the European currency markets. To reduce the potential adverse impact from
foreign currency changes on the Company's foreign currency receivables, sales
and firm commitments, foreign currency options are purchased.
Interest expense increased by $539,000, or 36%, to $2.0 million in 1999. The
increase is the result of the Company borrowing under its revolving Credit
Agreement to finance the acquisition of Gatton, and to support the increased
working capital requirements of the Company.
The Company's effective tax rate was 41% in 1999 compared to 42% in 1998.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS--Continued
Liquidity and Sources of Capital
Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $8.9 million to $22.7 million in the nine
months ended July 30, 1999. Operating activities used $10.5 million in cash in
1999. The principal uses of cash in operating activities for the nine months
ended July 30, 1999 were an increase in the level of inventory of $14.1 million
and accounts receivable of $47.6 million. Primary among the factors providing
cash flows to operating activities were the Company's net income of $15.9
million, augmented by $17.6 million of depreciation and amortization.
The principal use of cash applied in investing activities of $59.2 million was
the expenditure for acquisitions of $38.5 million (primarily $35.9 million
expended in connection with the acquisition of Gatton) and $18.2 million for
property, plant and equipment.
Financing activities provided $60.4 million of cash from the increase in bank
loans of $61.3 million borrowed principally to fund the acquisition and replace
the factoring agreement of Gatton and to support the increased working capital
requirements of the Company.
In addition to its cash and cash equivalents, at July 30, 1999, the Company has
a $75.0 million, three-year, syndicated, unsecured credit line with a group of
banks under a revolving Credit Agreement which extends to January 2002 of which
$60.5 million was outstanding at July 30, 1999 (see Note C in the Notes to
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).
The Company believes that its current financial position, working capital,
future cash flows and credit lines will be sufficient to fund its presently
contemplated operations and satisfy its debt obligations. However, the Company
is engaged in discussions regarding additional financing to further its ability
to expand the business. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able
to obtain such financing or the terms of financing that may be available.
The Company is currently in the process of installing an Enterprise Resource
Planning System for internal use to satisfy the Company's ongoing technology
requirements, while the current systems are in the process of being made Year
2000 compliant. The cost to date of this new system, including the purchase
and/or lease of software and hardware, three years of support and the initial
implementation phase was $13.4 million, a significant portion of which has been
capitalized and will be amortized over a seven year period. A significant
portion of this amount has been financed over a three to four year period by
vendors (see Note C in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements). In addition to the above, the Company anticipates a commitment of
$6.2 million for outside services to support the design, development and
implementation stages. The Company has no other material capital commitments.
Year 2000 Compliance
The Year 2000 issues have arisen as a result of computer programs being written
using two digits rather than four to define the applicable year. Programs that
have time sensitive software may therefore recognize "00" as the year 1900
rather than the year 2000, which could result in major system failures or
miscalculations.
State of Readiness
The Company utilizes software and related technologies throughout its
businesses that will be affected by the Year 2000 issues. Volt's Enterprise-Wide
Year 2000 Compliance Assurance Program (the "Program") was
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS--Continued
Year 2000 Compliance--Continued
initiated during 1997 in order that the Company's internal systems and products
offered for sale would continue to meet its internal needs and those of its
customers.
The Program involves identifying, remediating and testing of all of its computer
equipment and software for Year 2000 compliance, including Information
Technology (IT) systems and non-IT systems, such as communication systems and
other systems which may contain time sensitive technologies.
The Program, which had been divided into several phases, was segmented to cover
both internal systems and company products and a corporate policy was
established that requires all current products to be Year 2000 compliant.
Customers using older non-compliant products have been notified of the necessity
to upgrade, if desired.
The Program is now nearing completion. At the end of August 1999, corrections
had been made to all mission critical applications and systems, in addition to
the majority of the Company's other systems. All such systems have been subject
to detailed Year 2000 compliance testing with satisfactory results, and those
considered mission critical have been placed in production. During the balance
of 1999, other remaining miscellaneous systems will be tested and either updated
or replaced as required. The Company is confident that all Year 2000 remediation
work will be completed by the end of calendar 1999.
The Company has been, and will continue to work with its major vendors and
service providers to ascertain that Year 2000 compliance is achieved. The
Company is not aware of any significant third party that has a compliance issue
which would materially impact the Company's results of operations, liquidity or
capital resources. However, the Company has no means to ensure that such third
parties will in fact be Year 2000 compliant, and the inability of third parties
to be compliant in a timely manner could have a material adverse impact on the
Company. The effect of non-compliance by a third party is not determinable.
Based on ongoing assessments of current progress and future plans, the Company
believes that Year 2000 issues will not significantly affect its ability to
deliver services and products to its customers on a timely basis. No issues have
been encountered, nor are any anticipated, which would materially affect the
Company's ability to continue operations.
Costs of Addressing Year 2000 Issues
The Company's cost of Year 2000 remediation is estimated at $6.5 million through
the end of calendar 1999. The actual and estimated future costs are as follows:
<TABLE>
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Costs through Estimated
July 30, 1999 Future Costs Total
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(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Internal Systems $3,000 $1,200 $4,200
Product Line 2,100 200 2,300
----- ---- -----
Total Costs $5,100 $1,400 $6,500
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</TABLE>
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS--Continued
Year 2000 Compliance--Continued
The above costs include the identification, system correction and testing and
are expensed as incurred. The estimated future costs include the testing and
upgrading or replacement of non critical hardware and applications, and the
continued testing of certain critical systems including software where
corrections have been made and the software returned to a production
environment. In addition, a significant amount of attention continues to be
given to the completion and documentation of the Company's contingency and zero
day planning.
In addition to the above, the Company has purchased and will purchase during the
remainder of 1999 new hardware and software which replaces older, non-compliant
systems. These systems were mostly required to meet the Company's increasing
information requirements, in addition to Year 2000 compliance. The estimated
cost of such systems is $800,000, and will be capitalized including
approximately $200,000 to be incurred.
Risks of the Company's Year 2000 Issues
Failure to correct a material Year 2000 issue could result in an interruption
to, or a failure of, normal business activities or operations. Such an
interruption, or failure, could materially adversely affect the Company's
results of operations, liquidity and financial condition. The amount of
potential liability and lost revenue cannot reasonably be estimated at this
time.
However, the Company believes that it has an effective program in place to
resolve all Year 2000 issues in a timely manner. The Company's critical internal
systems and product lines were prioritized and these systems have been
thoroughly reviewed, tested and corrections have been made. Further testing in a
simulated Year 2000 environment will be performed where appropriate.
The Company's Contingency Plans
Although the Company believes that its internal systems and product lines will
be compliant in a timely manner, as part of the Program, the Company has
instructed its business units to develop contingency plans. Such plans, which
are currently being developed, will include back up stand alone systems, methods
not relying on computers, and the identification and commitment of alternate
suppliers. Those business units supplying products dependant on time sensitive
computer systems will have teams of technicians available to assist customers
with any issues which are not revealed until the Year 2000. The Company does not
anticipate that problems of this nature will be significant due to the thorough
testing of its product line.
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ITEM 3 - QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Company is subject to market risk exposure in the following areas:
Interest Rate Market Risk
The Company has cash equivalents on which interest income is earned at variable
rates. The Company also has credit lines with various domestic and foreign banks
which provide for unsecured borrowings and letters of credit up to an aggregate
of $93 million. At July 30, 1999, the Company had borrowings totaling $65.6
million under these agreements. The interest rates on these borrowings are
variable and, therefore, interest expense and interest income are affected by
the general level of U.S. and foreign interest rates. Increases in interest
expense resulting from an increase in interest rates would be offset to some
extent by a corresponding increase in interest income from cash equivalents.
The Company's total long-term debt of $58.9 million at July 30, 1999 consists
substantially of borrowings at fixed interest rates, and the Company's interest
expense related to these borrowings is not exposed to changes in interest rates
in the near term.
Equity Price Risk
The Company holds short-term investments in mutual funds for the Company's
deferred compensation plan, and non-current investments consisting of a
portfolio of equity securities. The total market value of these investments is
$2.6 million and, based on this value, the Company does not believe that its
exposure to market risk from these investments is material.
Foreign Exchange Market Risk
The Company has a number of overseas subsidiaries and is, therefore, subject to
exposure from the risk of currency fluctuations as the value of the foreign
currency fluctuates against the dollar, which may impact reported earnings. The
Company attempts to reduce these risks by borrowing funds in local currency to
reduce net assets and the exposure of these assets to currency fluctuations (but
which may result in higher interest costs) and by utilizing foreign currency
option contracts to hedge the adverse impact on foreign currency receivables and
sales when the dollar strengthens against the related foreign currency. At July
30, 1999, the Company had purchased foreign currency options in the aggregate
notional amount of $6.0 million, which approximated its exposure in foreign
currencies at that date. The Company does not believe that it is exposed to
material foreign exchange market risk.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6-- EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits:
15.01 Letter from Ernst & Young LLP
15.02 Letter from Ernst & Young LLP regarding interim financial information.
27.01 Financial Data Schedule (filed with electronic version only).
(b) Reports on Form 8-K:
No Reports on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter ended July 30, 1999.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
VOLT INFORMATION SCIENCES, INC.
(Registrant)
BY: /s/ JACK EGAN
Date: September 10, 1999 JACK EGAN
Vice President - Corporate Accounting
(Principal Accounting Officer)
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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15.01 Letter from Ernst & Young LLP.
15.02 Letter from Ernst & Young LLP regarding interim financial information.
27.01 Financial Data Schedule (filed with electronic version only).
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Exhibit 15.01
September 8, 1999
Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington DC 20549
We are aware of the incorporation by reference in Post-Effective Amendment
No. 2 to Registration Statement No. 2-75618 on Form S-8 dated September 12,
1988, Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 to Registration Statement No. 2-70180 on
Form S-8 dated April 8, 1983, Registration Statement No. 33-18565 on Form S-8
dated December 14, 1987, Registration Statement No. 333-13369 on Form S-8 dated
October 3, 1996 and Registration Statement No. 333-45903 on Form S-8 dated
February 10, 1998 of Volt Information Sciences, Inc. of our report dated August
25, 1999, relating to the unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial
statements of Volt Information Sciences, Inc. which are included in its Form
10-Q for the quarter ended July 30, 1999.
Pursuant to Rule 436(c) of the Securities Act of 1933 our report is not
part of the registration statement prepared or certified by accountants within
the meaning of Section 7 or 11 of the Securities Act of 1933.
Ernst & Young LLP
New York, New York
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Exhibit 15.02
ERNST & YOUNG LLP 787 Seventh Avenue Phone 212-773-3000
New York, New York 10019
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT ON REVIEW OF INTERIM
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
To the Stockholders
Volt Information Sciences, Inc.
We have reviewed the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance
sheet of Volt Information Sciences, Inc. and subsidiaries as of July 30, 1999,
and the related condensed consolidated statements of income for the nine and
three months periods ended July 30, 1999 and July 31, 1998, and the related
condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine month periods ended
July 30, 1999 and July 31, 1998. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management.
We conducted our review in accordance with standards established by the
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. A review of interim
financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures to
financial data and making inquiries of persons responsible for accounting
matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance
with generally accepted auditing standards, which will be performed for the full
year with the objective of expressing an opinion regarding the financial
statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that
should be made to the condensed consolidated interim financial statements
referred to above for them to be in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles.
We have previously audited, in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards, the consolidated balance sheet of Volt Information Sciences, Inc. as
of October 30, 1998, and the related consolidated statements of income and cash
flows for the year then ended, not presented herein; and in our report dated
December 15, 1998, we expressed an unqualified opinion on these consolidated
financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the
accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of October 30, 1998, is
fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance
sheet from which it has been derived.
Ernst & Young LLP
August 25, 1999
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