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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20529
FORM 10-Q
(MARK ONE)
(X) QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 1998
OR
( ) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
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Commission File Number 333-33117
ECONOPHONE, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 11-3132722
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(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
45 Broadway, 30th floor, New York, N.Y. 10006
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 444-6991
Not applicable
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(Former address of principal executive offices) (Zip 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 ( )
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
CLASS OUTSTANDING AT APRIL 30, 1998
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Common Stock, $.01 par value 20,000,000
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ECONOPHONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
1998 FIRST QUARTER REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
INDEX
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION PAGE NO.
Item 1. Financial Statements
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations--
Three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997
(unaudited) 3
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets--
March 31, 1998 (unaudited) and December 31,
1997 (derived from audited financial statements) 4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows--
Three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997
(unaudited) 5
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements (unaudited) 6-7
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations 8-11
Part II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Item 2. Changes in Securities
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Item 5. Other Information
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 12
SIGNATURES 13
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Part 1. Financial Information
Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto
ECONOPHONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands except earnings per share)
(unaudited)
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Three months ended March 31,
1997 1998
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REVENUES ............................................. $ 13,449 $ 41,660
COST OF SERVICES ..................................... 10,690 31,456
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Gross profit ................................. 2,759 10,204
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES ......... 5,155 15,484
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION ........................ 435 1,678
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Loss from operations ......................... (2,831) (6,958)
OTHER INCOME ......................................... 91 (73)
FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE GAIN (LOSS), net ........... (6) 116
INTEREST EXPENSE, net ................................ (116) (5,679)
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Net loss ..................................... ($ 2,862) ($12,594)
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BASIC LOSS PER SHARE ................................. ($ 0.16) ($ 0.63)
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF BASIC COMMON
SHARES OUTSTANDING ................................ 20,000 20,000
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ECONOPHONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands except share data)
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DECEMBER 31, MARCH 31,
1997 1998
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(see note) (unaudited)
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents ............................................................ $ 67,202 $ 35,516
Marketable securities ................................................................ -- 170,213
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
of $1,594 and $2,919, respectively ............................................... 16,796 25,119
Prepaid expenses and other current assets ............................................ 1,868 4,010
Restricted cash and securities ....................................................... 10,463 4,359
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Total current assets ......................................................... 96,329 239,218
PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT AND LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, net of
accumulated depreciation and amortization of $3,690 and $4,934,
respectively.......................................................................... 23,217 31,080
Debt issuance costs ..................................................................... 6,355 13,282
Goodwill ................................................................................ -- 20,401
Other assets ............................................................................ 3,139 2,413
Restricted cash and securities .......................................................... 48,965 44,479
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Total assets ................................................................. $ 178,005 $ 350,873
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LIABILTIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY (DEFICIT)
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable ..................................................................... $ 21,101 $ 22,963
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities ....................................... 5,356 16,613
Interest accrued on Senior Notes ..................................................... 10,463 4,359
Current maturities of long-term debt ................................................. 1,829 1,811
Current maturities of obligations under capital lease ................................ 156 151
Current maturities of notes payable - related party .................................. 315 312
Deferred revenue ..................................................................... 2,568 2,911
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Total current liabilities .................................................... 41,787 49,120
LONG-TERM DEBT .......................................................................... 5,657 5,313
OBLIGATIONS UNDER CAPITAL LEASE ......................................................... 279 238
SENIOR NOTES 1997 ....................................................................... 149,680 149,820
SENIOR DISCOUNT NOTES 1998 .............................................................. -- 178,317
SERIES A REDEEMABLE CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK ......................................... 14,328 14,350
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Common stock-voting, par value $.0001 at December 31, 1997 and $.01 at March
31, 1998; authorized 29,250,000 shares;
20,000,000 shares issued and outstanding in 1997 and 1998 ......................... 2 200
Non-Voting common stock, par value $.0001 at December 31,
1997 and $.01 at March 31, 1998; authorized 500,000 shares; ....................... -- --
no shares issued and outstanding
Additional paid-in capital ........................................................... 6,082 5,884
Accumulated other comprehensive income ............................................... (104) (47)
Retained earnings (deficit) .......................................................... (39,706) (52,322)
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Total stockholders' equity (deficit) ......................................... (33,726) (46,286)
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit .......................... $ 178,005 $ 350,873
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Note: The December 31, 1997 Balance Sheet is derived from audited financial
statements.
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ECONOPHONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
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Three months ended March 31,
1997 1998
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss ............................................ ($ 2,862) ($ 12,594)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization .................... 435 1,678
Provision for doubtful accounts .................. 150 1,326
Accreted interest expense ........................ -- 2,672
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Increase in accounts receivable .................. (1,765) (9,649)
Increase in prepaid expenses and
other current assets .......................... (443) (862)
Decrease in other assets ......................... 189 583
Increase in accounts payable, accrued
expenses and other current liabilities ........ 1,542 6,315
Increase in deferred revenue ..................... 300 343
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Net cash used in operating activities ......... (2,454) (10,188)
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property and equipment .................. (1,795) (9,108)
Acquisition ......................................... -- (20,980)
Purchase of marketable securities ................... -- (170,213)
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Net cash used in investing activities ......... (1,795) (200,302)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Repayments of short-term borrowings ................. (314) --
Proceeds from long-term debt ........................ 688 --
Repayments of long-term debt ........................ (624) (362
Repayments of notes payable - related party ......... (3) (3)
Repayments of capital leases ........................ (38) (45)
Proceeds from senior notes .......................... -- 175,785
Payment of debt issuance costs ...................... -- (7,159)
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing a .... (292) 168,215
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(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents,
(including restricted cash) ......................... (4,541) (42,275)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
(including restricted cash) ......................... 6,272 126,629
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
(including restricted cash) ......................... $ 1,731 $ 84,354
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH
FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest ......................................... $ 92 $ 11,488
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NONCASH
ACTIVITIES:
Accretion of preferred stock ........................ $ 23 $ 23
Accrued dividends on preferred stock ................ 433 --
Capital leases executed ............................. 2,226 --
DETAILS OF ACQUISITION:
Fair value of assets acquired ....................... -- (1,280)
Goodwill ............................................ -- (20,401)
Liabilities assumed ................................. -- 701
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Net cash paid for acquisition .................... $ -- ($ 20,980)
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ECONOPHONE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note A -- Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
of Econophone, Inc. ("Econophone" or the "Company") have been prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial
information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation
S-X. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in
consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles have been condensed or omitted, although management
believes that the disclosures herein are adequate to make the information
presented not misleading. It is suggested that these financial statements be
read in conjunction with Econophone's audited annual consolidated financial
statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of only
normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have
been included. Certain reclassifications have been made to 1997 information to
conform to the presentation used in 1998. Operating results for the three-month
period ended March 31, 1998 are not necessarily indicative of the results that
may be expected for the year ending December 31, 1998.
Note B -- Senior Discount Notes
Econophone consummated on February 18, 1998 its offering of $300.0
million aggregate principal amount at maturity of Senior Discount Notes (the
"1998 Notes"). The net proceeds of the offering were approximately $168.6
million. Each 1998 Note has a principal amount at maturity of $1,000 and an
initial value of $585.95. The 1998 Notes will fully accrete to face value on
February 15, 2003. The 1998 Notes mature on February 15, 2008. Interest on the
1998 Notes will be paid in cash at a rate of 11% per annum on February 15 and
August 15 of each year, beginning August 15, 2003. On or after February 15,
2003, the 1998 Notes will be redeemable at the option of the Company, in whole
or in part, at specified redemption prices plus accrued and unpaid interest, if
any. In addition, prior to February 15, 2001, up to 35% of the aggregate
principal amount of the 1998 Notes may be redeemed at 111% of their accreted
value with the proceeds of one or more public equity offerings.
Note C - VoiceNet Acquisition
On February 12, 1998 the Company acquired VoiceNet Corporation, a major
distribution channel for the Company's calling card products. The initial
purchase price was $21.0 million, which was paid in cash. The sellers of
VoiceNet also are entitled to receive an earn-out based upon the revenue growth
of the VoiceNet business for a period of up to one year following the closing of
the acquisition. Econophone has provided substantially all of VoiceNet's
transmission, billing and customer service functions since the inception of the
business relationship in April 1996.
The acquisition of VoiceNet has been accounted for under the purchase
method of accounting. Goodwill was recorded to the extent the purchase price
exceeded the fair value of the net assets purchased. Approximately $.6 million
of the initial purchase price reflects the underlying value of the assets
acquired and $20.4 million reflects goodwill. Goodwill is being amortized over
20 years. The pro-forma effect of the acquisition is not material for the
quarter.
Note D - Telco Minority Interest
In the United Kingdom, the majority of Econophone's sales are made
through Telco Global Communications ("Telco"), its majority owned subsidiary
that was established during the fourth quarter of 1996. Telco's revenues are
derived primarily from international and domestic long distance services and the
sale of prepaid cards. In January 1998, Econophone received notice from the
minority shareholder in Telco that, pursuant to existing arrangements between
such minority shareholder and Econophone, such minority shareholder had elected
to exercise an option to cause Econophone to acquire the minority shareholder's
interest in Telco. The parties recently commenced negotiations with respect to
the terms of such acquisition, including the form and amount of the
consideration. There can be no assurance whether such acquisition ultimately
will be consummated and, if consummated, on terms favorable to the Company.
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Note E - Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with a maturity
of less than three months when purchased.
Note F - Comprehensive Income
Effective March 31, 1998, Econophone adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 130 "Reporting Comprehensive Income", which
establishes standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income and its
components (revenue, expenses, gains, and losses) in a full set of
general-purpose financial statements. For the quarter ended March 31, 1998, the
components of other comprehensive income were immaterial. The components of
other comprehensive income consist primarily of foreign currency translation
adjustments.
Note G - Change in State of Incorporation
In February 1998, the New York corporation "Econophone, Inc." was
merged into its wholly-owned subsidiary named "Econophone, Inc." which had been
incorporated in the State of Delaware for the sole purpose of changing the state
of incorporation of the Company. The Delaware corporation was the surviving
entity in the merger. In connection with the foregoing, the par value of the
Company's common stock was changed to $.01 per share of voting and non-voting
common stock.
Note H -- Per Share Data
Per share data is based on the standards of SFAS No. 128 "Earnings Per
Share", which requires the presentation of basic EPS and diluted EPS. Basic EPS
is calculated by dividing income available to common shareholders by the
weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period.
Income available to shareholders is calculated as net income less dividends on
preferred stock, which in the first quarter of 1997 was approximately $433,000.
Diluted EPS has not been presented since the inclusion of outstanding options
would be antidilutive.
Note I -- Retained Earnings
The change in retained earnings reflects net loss for the period, as
well as the accretion of preferred stock, which was approximately $23,000 for
both the quarters ended March 31, 1997 and 1998.
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Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with
Econophone's financial statements and the notes thereto included in the annual
report on form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997 filed by Econophone
pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Certain of
the matters discussed in this item may constitute forward-looking statements
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are
statements other than historical information or statements of current condition.
Some forward-looking statements may be identified by use of terms such as
"believes", "anticipates", "intends" or "expects". These forward-looking
statements relate to the plans, objectives and expectations of Econophone for
future operations and its business and the telecommunications industry
generally. In light of the risks and uncertainties inherent in all future
projections, the inclusion of forward-looking statements in this report should
not be regarded as a representation by the Company or any other person that the
objectives or plans of the Company will be achieved. The Company's revenues and
results of operations are difficult to forecast and could differ materially from
those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of numerous
factors affecting one or more of the Company's markets, including the following:
(i) inaccuracies in the Company's forecasts of traffic or customers; (ii) highly
competitive market conditions; (iii) changes in or developments under laws,
regulations, licensing requirements or telecommunications standards; (iv)
changes in the availability of transmission facilities; (v) loss of a customer
which provides significant revenues to the Company; (vi) concentration of credit
risk; (vii) foreign currency fluctuations; (viii) loss of the services of key
officers, such as Alfred West, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, or Alan
L. Levy, the President and Chief Operating Officer or (ix) changes in
international settlement rates. The foregoing review of important factors should
not be construed as exhaustive. The Company undertakes no obligation to release
publicly the results of any future revisions it may make to any forward-looking
statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, including
the occurrence of unanticipated events.
Overview
Econophone is a switch-based provider of long distance
telecommunications services in certain major U.S. and western European markets.
Econophone's customer base consists primarily of small- and medium-sized
businesses, residential customers and other telecommunications carriers, with a
focus on customers with significant international calling needs. In the United
States and the United Kingdom, Econophone provides principally international and
domestic long distance, calling card, prepaid and wholesale services. In
Continental Europe, Econophone provides principally international long distance,
calling card and prepaid services. Econophone's services utilize various access
methods including "1xxx", "1+", local dial-up, national toll free and
international toll free access.
Econophone's strategy is to: (i) expand into additional geographic
markets in Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada,
with a focus on markets that generate substantial international calling traffic;
(ii) add customers in its existing markets; (iii) migrate additional switched
traffic onto its expanding network and (iv) deliver an expanded portfolio of
features and services to its customers. Econophone intends to implement its
strategy by continuing to expand its network, broadening its sales and marketing
efforts and developing and introducing innovative services and features.
Econophone consummated on February 18, 1998 its offering of $300.0
million aggregate principal amount at maturity of Senior Discount Notes (the
"1998 Notes"). The net proceeds of the offering were approximately $168.6
million. The 1998 Notes mature on February 15, 2008. The net proceeds from the
offering are expected to be used primarily for the purchase of
telecommunications equipment and indefeasible rights of use ("IRUs").
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Results of Operations
Three Months Ended March 31, 1998 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 1997
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Revenue
United States ......... $8,504 $21,038 147%
United Kingdom ........ 1,372 16,038 1068%
Continental Europe .... 3,573 4,584 28%
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Billable minutes of use
United States 38,165 90,647 137%
United Kingdom 2,786 60,242 2062%
Continental Europe 3,308 7,837 136%
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Revenues. Revenues for the three months ended March 31, 1998 increased
210% to $41.7 million from $13.4 million for the three months ended March 31,
1997. Billable minutes of use increased 259% to 158.7 million in the current
quarter from 44.3 million in the comparable prior year quarter. The year-to-year
revenue increase was primarily attributable to strong customer growth in both
the United States and United Kingdom markets. The number of customers serviced
by the Company increased to approximately 209,000 at March 31,1998 from
approximately 40,000 at March 31,1997. Revenues for all products increased
substantially from the first quarter of 1997 to the first quarter of 1998. The
increase in revenues resulting from the growth in billable minutes was partially
offset by per-minute price reductions caused by increased competition, most
notably in the U.K. market.
Gross Profit. The gross profit margin of 24.5% reported for the quarter
ended March 31, 1998 increased 4.0% from the 20.5% achieved in the quarter ended
March 31, 1997. This increase was due to lower network costs and an increase in
the percentage of revenue derived from the higher margin U.K. and Continental
European markets, partially offset by price reductions occurring primarily in
the U.K. and Continental European markets. Network expansion and increased
utilization of transmission capacity contributed to lower per minute costs.
Selling, general and administrative expenses. Selling, general and
administrative expenses for the first quarter of 1998 were $15.5 million,
representing 37.2% of revenue, compared to $5.2 million in the first quarter of
1997, or 38.3% of revenue. The slight decrease in selling, general and
administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues during the first quarter of
1998 was primarily attributable to the significant increase in revenues from the
first quarter of the prior year.
Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization expenses
increased to $1.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 1998 from $.4
million for the three months ended March 31, 1997. This increase was
substantially due to the continuing build out of the Company's network in the
United States, the United Kingdom and Continental Europe and amortization of
costs associated with the Company's issuance of $155.0 million aggregate
principal amount of 13 1/2% Senior Notes on July 1, 1997 (the "1997 Notes") and
the 1998 Notes.
Interest expense, net. Interest expense increased to $8.1 million in
the first quarter of 1998 from $.1 million in the prior year comparable quarter.
This increase was attributable to the issuance of the 1997 Notes and the 1998
Notes. Interest income increased to $2.4 million in the first quarter of 1998
from less than $.1 million in the first quarter of 1997. This increase was
primarily due to interest income earned on the investment of the net proceeds
received in connection with these offerings.
Net loss. The Company reported a net loss of $12.6 million for the
first quarter of 1998, compared to a net loss of $2.9 million for the first
quarter of 1997. The increase is primarily due to the higher level of selling,
general and administrative expenses and higher debt service costs.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Econophone consummated on February 18, 1998 its offering of the 1998
Notes. The net proceeds of the offering were approximately $168.6 million. Each
1998 Note has a principal amount at maturity of $1,000 and an initial value of
$585.95. The 1998 Notes will fully accrete to face value on February 15, 2003.
The 1998 Notes mature on February 15, 2008. Interest on the 1998 Notes will be
paid in cash at a rate of 11% per annum on February 15 and August 15 of each
year, beginning August 15, 2003. On or after February 15, 2003, the 1998 Notes
will be redeemable at the option of the Company, in whole or in part, at
specified redemption prices plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any. In
addition, prior to February 15, 2001, up to 35% of the aggregate principal
amount of the 1998 Notes may be redeemed at 111% of their accreted value with
the proceeds of one or more public equity offerings.
On February 12, 1998 the Company acquired VoiceNet Corporation, a major
distribution channel for the Company's calling card products. The initial
purchase price was $21.0 million, which was paid in cash. The sellers of
VoiceNet also are entitled to receive an earn-out based upon the revenue growth
of the VoiceNet business for a period of up to one year following the closing of
the acquisition. Econophone has provided substantially all of VoiceNet's
transmission, billing and customer service functions since the inception of the
business relationship in April 1996.
At March 31, 1998, Econophone had approximately $35.5 million in cash
and cash equivalents and $170.2 million in marketable securities, compared to
$67.2 million in cash and cash equivalents and $0 in marketable securities, at
December 31, 1997. Econophone's net cash used by operating activities was $10.2
million for the three months ended March 31, 1998, and was primarily
attributable to a net loss of $12.6 million and an increase in accounts
receivable of $9.6 million, partially offset by an increase in accounts payable
of $6.3 million. Cash used in investing activities of $200.3 million for the
three months ended March 31, 1998 was attributable to the purchase of marketable
equity securities, the VoiceNet acquisition and investments made primarily in
switching and other telecommunications equipment and IRUs. Cash provided by
financing activities of $168.2 million was primarily related to the net proceeds
aggregating $175.8 million that were received in connection with the issuance of
the 1998 Notes, partially offset by payments of debt issuance costs related to
the offering of $7.2 million.
Econophone currently expects capital expenditures during 1998 to range
between $50 million and $100 million, of which $9.1 million was expended during
the first three months of 1998. These investments will be made principally to
support the continued growth of Econophone's network, including the purchase of
telecommunications equipment and the purchase of additional transatlantic IRUs,
as well as the continued development of Econophone's back office capabilities,
including its management information and network management systems.
Econophone intends to fund its capital expenditures for the foreseeable
future with the proceeds remaining from the issuance of the 1997 Notes and 1998
Notes and, to the extent available on attractive terms, vendor financing.
Econophone expects to continue to make significant capital expenditures as it
continues to expand the geographic scope of its services in Continental Europe,
the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada, and to increase its network
capabilities and network infrastructure. Econophone's actual capital
expenditures and cash requirements will depend on numerous factors, including
the nature of future expansion, the availability of opportunities to acquire
additional network infrastructure, economic conditions, competition, regulatory
developments and the ability to incur debt and make capital expenditures under
the terms of the 1997 Notes and 1998 Notes and the agreement with respect to its
equipment financing from NTFC Capital Corporation.
In addition, the Company may pursue acquisitions, joint ventures and
other similar alliances with telecommunications companies or complementary
businesses. The capital required for the Company to enter into any such
acquisition, joint venture or similar alliance is likely to be substantial and,
in such an event, the Company may require substantial amounts of additional
capital. There can be no assurance that such capital will be available when
necessary and, if available, on terms favorable to the Company.
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Foreign Currency Exposure
Econophone is exposed to fluctuations in foreign currencies relative to
the U.S. dollar because Econophone bills in local currency, while transmission
costs are largely incurred in U.S. dollars and interest expense on the 1997 and
1998 Notes is in U.S. dollars. For the first quarter of 1998 and 1997,
approximately 49% and 24%, respectively, of Econophone's revenues were billed in
currencies other than the U.S. dollar, consisting primarily of British pounds,
Belgian francs and French francs. The effect of these fluctuations on
Econophone's revenues for the three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997 was
immaterial. As Econophone expands its operations, a higher percentage of
revenues is expected to be billed in currencies other than the U.S. dollar.
Econophone, from time to time, uses foreign exchange contracts relating to its
trade accounts receivables to hedge foreign currency exposure and to control
risks relating to currency fluctuations. Econophone does not use derivative
financial instruments for speculative purposes. At March 31, 1998 and March 31,
1997, Econophone had no open foreign currency hedging positions.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In June 1997, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS)
No. 130 -"Reporting Comprehensive Income" and SFAS No. 131 -"Disclosures about
Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information" were issued and are effective
for periods beginning after December 15, 1997, although SFAS No. 131 is not
required for interim reporting. SFAS No. 130 establishes standards for reporting
comprehensive income and its components. SFAS No. 131 establishes standards for
reporting financial and descriptive information regarding an enterprise's
operating segments. These standards increase disclosure only and will have no
impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations.
Year 2000 Compliance
The Company is currently in the process of identifying, evaluating and
implementing changes to computer programs necessary to address the year 2000
issue which is the result of computer programs having been written using two
digits instead of four to define a year. This issue affects computer systems
that have date sensitive programs that may recognize a date using "00" as 1900
rather than 2000. Systems that do not properly recognize such information could
generate erroneous data or cause a system to fail, resulting in business
interruption. The Company does not believe the cost of converting all internal
systems to be year 2000 compliant will be material to its financial condition or
results of operations. Costs related to the year 2000 issue are being expensed
as incurred.
The year 2000 issue is expected to affect the systems of various
entities with which the Company interacts. However, there can be no assurance
that the systems of other companies on which the Company's systems rely will be
timely converted, or that a failure by another company's systems to be year 2000
compliant would not have a material adverse effect on the Company.
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PART II - Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
None.
Item 2. Changes in Securities
None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
During the three-month period ended March 31, 1998, the holders of all
of the outstanding shares of common stock and preferred stock of the
Company elected by written consent to reincorporate Econophone as a
Delaware corporation through a merger into a wholly owned subsidiary.
The merger and reincorporation became effective on February 11, 1998.
See Note "F" to the condensed consolidated financial statements
included in this report on form 10-Q.
Item 5. Other Information
None.
Item 6 Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits - Exhibit 27.1 Financial Data Schedule.
(b) The Company filed a report on Form 8-K on February 17, 1998.
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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
ECONOPHONE, INC.
(registrant)
Date May , 1998 By /s/ ALAN LEVY
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Name: Alan Levy
Title: President and
Chief Operating Officer
Date May , 1998 By /s/ PHILLIP STORIN
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Name: Phillip Storin
Title: Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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