SCIENTIFIC LEARNING CORP
10-Q, 2000-08-09
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                                 UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 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 ENDED JUNE 30, 2000

                                       OR

             /_/  TRANSACTION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
                        OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                    FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM _____ TO _____

                         COMMISSION FILE NUMBER # 000-24547

                          SCIENTIFIC LEARNING CORPORATION
              (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

              DELAWARE                                 94-3234458
   (State or other jurisdiction of        (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
    incorporation or organization)


                        1995 University Avenue, Suite 400
                           Berkeley, California 94704
                                 (510) 665-9700
  (Address of Registrants principal executive offices, including zip code, and
                     telephone number, including area code)


Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant
was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.

                                    Yes /X/      No / /

         The number of shares of the Registrant's Common Stock, $.001 par value
per share, outstanding at July 24, 2000 was 11,272,569.


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                         SCIENTIFIC LEARNING CORPORATION

                               INDEX TO FORM 10-Q
                       FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2000

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<CAPTION>

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<S>               <C>                                                                                            <C>
                           PART I.    FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.           Financial Statements (Unaudited):

                  Condensed Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2000 and December 31, 1999......................         3

                  Condensed Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Months
                           Ended June 30, 2000 and 1999...................................................         4

                  Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months
                           Ended June 30, 2000 and 1999...................................................         5

                  Notes to Condensed Financial Statements.................................................         6

Item 2.           Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
                           and Results of Operations......................................................         8

Item 3.           Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk..............................        12


                           PART II.   OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.           Legal Proceedings.......................................................................        13

Item 2.           Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds...............................................        13

Item 3.           Defaults Upon Senior Securities.........................................................        13

Item 4.           Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.....................................        13

Item 5.           Other Information.......................................................................        13

Item 6.           Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K........................................................        13

                  Signature...............................................................................        15
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                                           PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

                         SCIENTIFIC LEARNING CORPORATION
                            CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
               (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                                       June 30,             December 31,
                                                                         2000                   1999
                                                                   ---------------        ----------------
                                                                     (Unaudited)
<S>                                                                <C>                    <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
     Cash and cash equivalents                                     $       5,923          $       15,662
     Investments in government securities                                 12,115                  13,903
     Accounts receivable, net                                              5,400                   3,472
     Prepaid expenses and other current assets                             1,244                     733
                                                                   ---------------        ----------------
         Total current assets                                             24,682                  33,770
     Property and equipment, net                                           2,216                   1,913
     Other assets                                                          1,377                     641
                                                                   ---------------        ----------------

TOTAL ASSETS                                                       $      28,275          $       36,324
                                                                   ---------------        ----------------
                                                                   ---------------        ----------------

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
     Accounts payable                                              $       1,019          $          802
     Accrued liabilities                                                   1,358                   1,366
     Deferred revenue                                                      5,696                   4,205
                                                                   ---------------        ----------------

         Total current liabilities                                         8,073                   6,373

Other liabilities                                                            195                     211
                                                                   ---------------        ----------------

Total liabilities                                                          8,268                   6,584

Stockholders' equity:
     Common stock                                                         63,771                  62,696
     Deferred compensation                                                  (255)                   (566)
     Accumulated deficit                                                 (43,509)                (32,390)
                                                                   ---------------        ----------------

         Total stockholders' equity                                       20,007                  29,740
                                                                   ---------------        ----------------

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                         $      28,275          $       36,324
                                                                   ---------------        ----------------
                                                                   ---------------        ----------------
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See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.



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                         SCIENTIFIC LEARNING CORPORATION
                       CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
               (IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
                                    UNAUDITED

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<CAPTION>

                                                        THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,                 SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
                                                     ---------------------------------         -----------------------------------
                                                          2000                1999                  2000                 1999
<S>                                                  <C>                  <C>                  <C>                   <C>
Revenues:

Programs and products                                    $  3,340            $  1,673             $   6,496             $  2,749
Services                                                      366                 378                   641                  642
                                                     -------------        ------------         -------------         ------------
         Total revenues                                     3,706               2,051                 7,137                3,391

Cost of revenues:

Programs and products                                         571                 279                 1,064                  460
Services                                                      492                 426                   744                  578
                                                     -------------        ------------         -------------         ------------
         Total cost of revenues                             1,063                 705                 1,808                1,038
                                                     -------------        ------------         -------------         ------------

Gross profit                                                2,643               1,346                 5,329                2,353

Operating expenses:

         Sales and marketing                                6,318               3,622                11,405                6,479
         Research and development                           1,430                 828                 2,767                1,657
         General and administrative                         1,494                 905                 2,922                1,851
                                                     -------------        ------------         -------------         ------------

Total operating expenses                                    9,242               5,355                17,094                9,987
                                                     -------------        ------------         -------------         ------------

Operating loss                                             (6,599)             (4,009)              (11,765)              (7,634)

Interest income, net                                          298                  52                   646                  140

                                                     -------------        ------------         -------------         ------------

Net loss                                                 $ (6,301)           $ (3,957)            $ (11,119)            $ (7,494)
                                                     -------------        ------------         -------------         ------------
                                                     -------------        ------------         -------------         ------------

Basic and diluted net loss per share                     $  (0.56)           $  (1.35)            $   (1.01)            $  (2.61)
                                                     -------------        ------------         -------------         ------------
                                                     -------------        ------------         -------------         ------------

Shares used in computing basic and diluted
     net loss per share                                11,250,906           2,940,655            10,979,718            2,872,350
                                                     -------------        ------------         -------------         ------------
                                                     -------------        ------------         -------------         ------------
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See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.


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                         SCIENTIFIC LEARNING CORPORATION
                       CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                 (IN THOUSANDS)
                                    UNAUDITED

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                            Six months ended June 30,
                                                                                  ---------------------------------------------
                                                                                          2000                     1999
                                                                                  --------------------     --------------------
<S>                                                                               <C>                      <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss                                                                            $    (11,119)                $     (7,494)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash used in operating activities:
     Depreciation and amortization                                                           523                          367
     Amortization of deferred compensation                                                   259                          454
     Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
         Accounts receivable                                                              (1,928)                      (1,443)
         Prepaid expenses and other assets                                                (1,247)                      (1,188)
         Accounts payable                                                                    217                          512
         Accrued liabilities                                                                  (8)                        (277)
         Deferred revenues                                                                 1,491                        2,469
         Other liabilities                                                                   (16)                           4
                                                                                  --------------------     --------------------

Net cash used in operating activities                                                    (11,828)                      (6,596)

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Sales of government securities                                                             1,788                           --
Purchases of property and equipment, net                                                    (826)                        (668)
                                                                                  --------------------     --------------------

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities                                          962                         (668)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net                                                1,127                           63
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock, net                                                --                        4,896
Repayments of borrowings under bank line of credit                                            --                         (188)
Repayments of capital lease obligations                                                       --                          (11)
                                                                                  --------------------     --------------------

Net cash provided by financing activities                                                  1,127                        4,760

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents                                                     (9,739)                      (2,504)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                                          15,662                        6,362
                                                                                  --------------------     --------------------

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                                          $      5,923                 $      3,858
                                                                                  --------------------     --------------------
                                                                                  --------------------     --------------------
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See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.


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NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

         Scientific Learning Corporation (the "Company") was incorporated on
November 30, 1995 in the State of California and was reincorporated on May 2,
1997 in the State of Delaware. The Company commenced operations in February
1996. The Company operates in one business segment, which is the development,
marketing and sale of proprietary training software and other education
products and services designed to increase human learning and performance.
The Company's revenues have been derived primarily from the Fast ForWord
family of programs, which are designed to improve language and reading
skills. The Company's products are delivered through a variety of
distribution channels, including sales to public schools, speech and language
professionals in private practice and direct-to-consumer channels.

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 amounts reported in the financial statements and
accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION

         The interim financial information as of June 30, 2000 and for the
three and six months ended June 30, 2000 and 1999 is unaudited, but includes
all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, that the
Company considers necessary for a fair presentation of its financial position
at such date and its results of operations and cash flows for those periods.

         These condensed financial statements and notes should be read in
conjunction with the Company's audited financial statements and notes
thereto, together with management's discussion and analysis of financial
condition and results of operations, contained in the Company's Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999, filed with the Securities
and Exchange Commission.

         Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2000
are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for any future
periods.

NET LOSS PER SHARE

         Basic and diluted net loss per share information for all periods is
presented under the requirement of FAS No. 128, "Earnings per Share". Basic
net loss per share has been computed using the weighted-average number of
shares outstanding during the period and excludes any dilutive effects of
stock options, warrants, and convertible securities. Potentially dilutive
securities have been excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per
share as their inclusion would be antidilutive.


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         The calculation of basic and diluted net loss per share, as well as
basic and diluted pro forma net loss per share showing the effect of the
conversion of preferred stock to common upon completion of the Company's
initial public offering in July 1999, is as follows (in thousands, except
share and per share amounts):

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<CAPTION>

                                                        THREE MONTHS ENDED                    SIX MONTHS ENDED
                                                             JUNE 30,                             JUNE 30,
                                                    --------------------------          --------------------------
                                                        2000           1999                2000            1999
                                                        ----           ----                ----            ----
                                                            UNAUDITED                            UNAUDITED

<S>                                                 <C>             <C>                <C>              <C>
Net loss                                                $(6,301)      $(3,957)           $(11,119)        $(7,494)
                                                     ----------     ---------          ----------       ---------
                                                     ----------     ---------          ----------       ---------

Weighted average shares of common stock
outstanding used in computing basic and
diluted net loss per share                           11,250,906     2,940,655          10,979,718       2,872,350
                                                     ----------     ---------          ----------       ---------
                                                     ----------     ---------          ----------       ---------

Basic and diluted net loss per share                     $(0.56)       $(1.35)             $(1.01)         $(2.61)
                                                     ----------     ---------          ----------       ---------
                                                     ----------     ---------          ----------       ---------

Pro forma:

Net loss                                                              $(3,957)                            $(7,494)
                                                                    ---------                           ---------
                                                                    ---------                           ---------

Shares used in computing basic and diluted
net loss per share (from above)                                     2,940,655                           2,872,350

Adjustment to reflect the effect of the
assumed conversion of preferred stock from
the date of issuance                                                5,232,146                           5,216,799
                                                                    ---------                           ---------

Weighted average shares used in computing pro
forma basic and diluted net loss per share                          8,172,801                           8,089,149
                                                                    ---------                           ---------
                                                                    ---------                           ---------

Pro forma basic and diluted net loss per share                         $(0.48)                             $(0.93)
                                                                    ---------                           ---------
                                                                    ---------                           ---------
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RECLASSIFICATIONS

         Certain balance sheet accounts as of June 30, 1999 and operating
expenses for the three and six months then ended have been reclassified to
conform to the presentation adopted in 2000.

2. COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

         The Company has no items of other comprehensive income (loss), and
accordingly the comprehensive loss is the same as the net loss for all
periods reported.


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ITEM 2.    MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
           RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

         The statements herein that are not purely historical are
forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual
results could differ materially from the results discussed herein. Factors
that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not
limited to, those discussed herein within this quarterly report on Form 10-Q,
our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999, and
other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which
factors are incorporated herein by reference. All forward-looking statements
included in this document are based on information available to us on the
date hereof, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking
statements or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from
those projected in the forward-looking statements.

         The following should be read in conjunction with the audited
financial statements and the notes thereto and Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999.

OVERVIEW

         We develop, market and sell proprietary training software and other
educational products and services. Our programs, products and services are
based on research on how the brain works and are designed to increase human
learning and performance. Language and reading skills are the foundation for
all learning, and we have developed programs to help children, adolescents
and adults learn how to read or become better readers. Our language and
reading programs, Fast ForWord, Step 4word and 4wd, are intensive,
computer-based training programs that focus on improving critical language
and reading skills. Fast ForWord was launched in 1997, Step 4word in 1998 and
4wd in 1999. These training programs are based on scientific research and
have been extensively field-tested. In 1999, we also began selling Reading
Edge, a language and reading assessment product, the Away We Go! family of
software and storybooks, and CrossTrain professional development software.

         We also offer professional development seminars in which educators,
speech and language professionals and other professionals can learn about
recent developments in brain research and the practical application of our
programs as well as earn continuing education credit. Our products are
delivered through a variety of distribution channels, including sales to
public schools, referrals from speech and language professionals in private
practice and direct-to-consumer channels through our web sites.


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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

         The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, various
financial data expressed as a percentage of revenues (unless otherwise noted).

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                   Three Months Ended June 30,                Six Months Ended June 30,
                                 ---------------------------------          ---------------------------------
                                      2000               1999                     2000              1999
                                 --------------     --------------          --------------     --------------
<S>                              <C>                <C>                     <C>                <C>
Revenues:
      Programs                         90.1 %             81.6 %                  91.0 %             81.1 %
      Services                          9.9               18.4                     9.0               18.9
        Total revenues                100.0              100.0                   100.0              100.0
Cost of revenues:
      Programs (1)                     17.1               16.7                    16.4               16.7
      Services (2)                    134.4              112.7                   116.1               90.0
        Total cost of                  28.7               34.4                    25.3               30.6
        revenues
Gross margin                           71.3 %             65.6 %                  74.7 %             69.4 %
</TABLE>

(1) Program and product costs are expressed as a percentage of program and
    product revenues.

(2) Service costs are expressed as a percentage of service revenues.

THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 COMPARED TO THREE AND SIX MONTHS
ENDED JUNE 30, 1999

     REVENUES. Total revenues increased by $1.7 million, or 80.7%, to
$3.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2000 and increased by
$3.7 million, or 110.5%, to $7.1 million for the six months ended
June 30, 2000, compared to the same periods in 1999. Program and product
revenues increased by $1.7 million, or 99.6%, to $3.3 million for the quarter
ended June 30, 2000 and increased by $3.7 million, or 136.3%, to $6.5 million
for the six months ended June 30, 2000, compared to the same periods in 1999
because of increased program activations in the public school markets
partially offset by fewer activations in the speech and language professional
channel. In addition, site licenses for public schools, introduced early in
2000, now constitute a majority of public school program sales. Revenue from
site licenses is recognized over the life of the license, typically 3 to 12
months. Service revenues decreased by $12,000, or 3.2%, to $366,000 for the
quarter ended June 30, 2000 and decreased by $1,000, or less than 1.0%, to
$641,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2000 compared to the same periods
in 1999 due to a decreased number of professional development seminars,
partially offset by revenues from the company's BrainConnection conference.

     COST OF REVENUES. Total cost of revenues increased by $358,000, or
50.8%, to $1.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2000, and increased by
$770,000, or 74.2%, to $1.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2000,
compared to the same periods in 1999. As a percentage of revenues, cost of
revenues decreased to 28.7% from 34.4% for the quarter ended June 30, 2000,
and decreased to 25.3% from 30.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2000.
Cost of program and product revenues increased to 17.1% from 16.7% for the
quarter ended June 30, 2000, due to a change in the product mix, and
decreased to 16.4% from 16.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2000, due to
lower royalties and because technical support and Internet hosting costs
declined as a percentage of revenues. Cost of services revenues increased to
134.4% from 112.7% for the quarter


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ended June 30, 2000 and increased to 116.1% from 90.0% for the six months
ended June 30, 2000, due to costs of training, installations of programs in
public schools and the BrainConnection conference. To encourage schools to
adopt Fast ForWord, we have offered discounts on training and installation
services.

     SALES AND MARKETING EXPENSES. Sales and marketing expenses increased
$2.7 million, or 74.4%, to $6.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2000,
and increased $4.9 million, or 76.0%, to $11.4 million for the six months
ended June 30, 2000, compared to the same periods in 1999. This increase was
primarily attributable to increased personnel, marketing and travel costs, as
well as the costs of the BrainConnection conference.

     RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES. Research and development expenses
increased $602,000, or 72.7%, to $1.4 million for the quarter ended June 30,
2000, and increased $1.1 million, or 67.0%, to $2.8 million for the six
months ended June 30, 2000, compared to the same periods in 1999. We expect
to continue to invest in research and development in the future as we refine
current products and develop additional products based on proprietary
technology and our expertise in neuroscience and learning.

     GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. General and administrative expenses
increased $589,000, or 65.1%, to $1.5 million for the quarter ended June 30,
2000, and increased $1.1 million, or 57.9%, to $2.9 million for the six
months ended June 30, 2000, compared to the same periods in 1999. This
increase was primarily attributable to increased personnel, consulting, legal
and travel costs.

     PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES. We recorded no provision for income taxes in
the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2000 and June 30, 1999 as we
incurred losses during such periods.

FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

         Our quarterly operating results have varied significantly in the
past and are expected to fluctuate significantly in the future as a result of
a variety of factors, many of which are beyond our control. Factors that may
affect our quarterly operating results include those discussed herein with
this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 1999, under the heading "Business - Risk Factors",
and as disclosed in other documents filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Significant fluctuations in future quarterly operating results
may be caused by many factors including, among others:

         -        the demand for technology-based education and training
                  programs and products;

         -        the long sales cycle of our products;

         -        the size and timing of product orders and implementation;

         -        the revenue mix among our programs, products and services;

         -        the timely development, introduction and market acceptance of
                  our existing and future products, if any;


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         -        the pricing of our programs, products and services and the
                  programs, products and services of our competitors;

         -        seasonality in product purchase and usage;

         -        competitive conditions;

         -        our ability to attract and retain experienced personnel;

         -        the availability of government funding for public schools;

         -        public school calendars and budget cycles;

         -        our ability to protect and maintain our intellectual property
                  rights;

         -        the number and timing of Fast ForWord training seminars for
                  educators, speech and language professionals and other
                  professionals; and

         -        general economic and market conditions.


         We cannot assure you that we will be able to predict our future
revenues accurately, and we may not be able to adjust spending in a timely
manner to compensate for any unexpected revenue shortfall. Accordingly, any
significant shortfall of revenues in relation to our expectations could cause
significant fluctuations in quarterly operating results, which would have an
adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

         Demand for our programs and services is subject to various seasonal
influences which can vary depending on the distribution channel being
employed. We do not have sufficient operating experience in our various
distribution channels to predict the overall effect of various seasonal
factors and their effect on future quarterly operating results. We believe
that, because of the intensive nature of our training programs, demand for
our programs from speech and language professionals in private practice may
be lower during the school year than in the summer. We may also experience
seasonality in the public school market due to public school calendars and
budget cycles.

         As a result of all the foregoing factors, and in light of our
limited operating history, our quarterly revenues and operating results are
difficult to forecast, and we believe that period-to-period comparisons of
our operating results will not necessarily be meaningful and should not be
relied upon as an indication of future performance. It is likely that our
future quarterly operating results from time to time will not meet the
expectations of market analysts or investors, which may have an adverse
effect on the price of our common stock.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

         Cash used in operating activities was $11.8 million for the six months
ended June 30, 2000 compared to $6.6 million in the same period in 1999. This
increase was primarily attributable to operating losses of $11.1 million and
increases in accounts receivable and prepaid expenses and other assets of $1.9
million and $1.2 million, respectively, partially offset by increases in
deferred revenue of $1.5 million and non-cash expenses. The increase in accounts
receivable and deferred revenue is due to high billing volumes in June, 2000.
The increase in prepaid expenses and other


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assets is due primarily to increased inventory and capitalization of research
and development expenditures.

         Cash provided by investing activities was $962,000 for the six
months ended June 30, 2000 compared to $668,000 used in the same period in
1999. Cash was provided by sales of government securities of $1.8 million
partially offset by purchases of computer equipment, furniture and fixtures.

         As of June 30, 2000, we had cash and short-term investments of $18.0
million. We believe that these funds will be sufficient to finance our
presently anticipated operating losses, planned capital expenditure
requirements and internal growth.

         We currently have no significant long-term obligations which extend
beyond 18 months except in connection with the lease of our current corporate
office facility which requires minimum lease payments of approximately
$80,000 per month through September 2002, and a new office facility which
will require payments of approximately $160,000 per month starting in January
2001 for a period of eight years.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

         Our exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates
primarily to the increase or decrease in the amount of interest income we can
earn on our investment portfolio. We do not use derivative financial
instruments in our investment portfolio. We ensure the safety and
preservation of our invested principal funds by limiting default risks,
market risk and reinvestment risk. We mitigate default risk by investing in
safe and high-credit quality securities. A hypothetical increase or decrease
in market interest rates by 10% from the market interest rates at June 30,
2000 would not cause the fair value of our cash and cash equivalents to
change by a material amount. Declines in interest rates over time will
however reduce our interest income.

         We considered the provisions of Financial Reporting Release No. 48,
"Disclosure of Accounting Policies for Derivative Financial Instruments and
Derivative Commodity Instruments, and Disclosure of Quantitative and
Qualitative Information about Market Risk Inherent in Derivative Financial
Instruments, Other Financial Instruments and Derivative Commodity
Instruments." We had no holdings of derivative financial or commodity
instruments at June 30, 2000. Our revenue, capital expenditures and nearly
all of our expenses are transacted in U.S. dollars. We believe we have
minimal exposure to financial market risks associated with changes in foreign
currency exchange rates at this time.

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                           PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

         From time to time, the Company is involved in legal proceedings in
the ordinary course of business. None of such proceedings are expected to
have a material impact on our business, results of operations or financial
condition.

ITEMS 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

         Our Registration Statement (SEC File No. 333-77133) for our initial
public offering became effective July 21, 1999, covering an aggregate of
2,645,000 shares of common stock, including the underwriters' over-allotment
option. Our use of proceeds from our initial public offering does not
represent a material change in the use of proceeds as described in our
prospectus dated July 21, 1999, comprising part of our Registration Statement
on Form S-1, as amended, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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

3.3*              Restated Certificate of Incorporation.
3.4*              Amended and Restated Bylaws.
4.1*              Reference is made to Exhibits 3.3 and 3.4.
4.2**             Amended and Restated Registration Rights Agreement, dated as
                  of December 31, 1998.
4.3*              Specimen Stock Certificate.
10.1*             Form of Indemnity Agreement with each of our directors and
                  executive officers.
10.2              1999 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended.
10.3*             Form of Stock Option Agreement under the Incentive Plan.
10.4*             Form of Stock Option Grant Notice under the Incentive Plan.
10.5*             1999 Non-Employee Directors' Stock Option Plan.
10.6*             Form of Nonstatutory Stock Option Agreement under the
                  Non-Employee Directors' Stock Option Plan (Initial Grant).
10.7*             Form of Nonstatutory Stock Option Agreement under the
                  Non-Employee Directors' Stock Option Plan (Annual Grant).


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10.8*             1999 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
10.9*             Form of 1999 Employee Stock Purchase Plan Offering under the
                  Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
10.10*            Consulting Agreement, dated as of September 20, 1996, with
                  Dr. Michael M. Merzenich, as modified on January 19, 1998.
10.11*            Consulting Agreement, dated as of September 19, 1996, with
                  Dr. Paula A. Tallal, as modified on January 22, 1998.
10.13*            Exclusive License Agreement, dated September 27, 1996, with
                  the Regents of the University of California.
10.14*            Lease Agreement, dated as of July 31, 1997, with
                  GBC-University Associates, L.P.
10.15*            Securities Purchase Agreement, dated September 24, 1996, with
                  Warburg, Pincus Ventures, L.P.
10.16             Lease, dated as of March 20, 2000, with Rotunda Partners II.
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*        Incorporated by reference to the same numbered exhibit previously filed
         with the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (SEC File No.
         333-77133).
**       Incorporated by reference to the same numbered exhibit previously filed
         with the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999 (SEC
         File No. 000-24547).

(b) Reports on Form 8-K. The Company did not file any reports on Form 8-K during
the quarter ended June 30, 2000.


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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.



SCIENTIFIC LEARNING CORPORATION
(Registrant)



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JANE A. FREEMAN
Chief Financial Officer
(Authorized Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)


Dated: July 27, 2000








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