LANIER WORLDWIDE INC
10-Q, 2000-05-11
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549


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, 2000.
 
  [   ]     TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
           SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
 
             For the transition period from _________________ to______________.

Commission file number 1-15139

LANIER WORLDWIDE, INC.


(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
     
Delaware 59-2606737

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
         
2300 Parklake Drive, Atlanta, Georgia 30345

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including Area Code 770-496-9500



Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report.

Indicate by check [X] 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 [  ]

Number of shares of common stock outstanding as of the close of business on April 28, 2000: 83,024,596


TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
PART II
Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION.
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
SIGNATURES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

             
PART I
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 3
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME 4
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS 5
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED 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 15
 
PART II
 
Item 5. Other Information 16
UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS
OF INCOME

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Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 18
 
SIGNATURES 18

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PART I

Item 1. Financial Statements.

LANIER WORLDWIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                         
March 31, July 2,
2000 1999
(Unaudited) (Audited)


(In thousands)
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 10,318 $ 18,209
Trade receivables 307,270 348,604
Receivables from former parent company 194,521
Inventories 163,744 166,404
Prepaid expenses 18,169 17,107
Deferred income taxes 61,440 39,276


Total current assets 560,941 784,121
Other Assets
Rental equipment, less allowance for depreciation ($213,597 at March 31, 2000 and $205,232 at July 2, 1999) 129,989 140,718
Property, plant and equipment, less allowance for depreciation ($81,313 at March 31, 2000 and $76,053 at July 2, 1999) 41,938 42,755
Notes receivable — net 218,078 203,657
Intangibles, less accumulated amortization ($43,636 at March 31, 2000 and $38,610 at July 2, 1999) 116,556 125,504
Other 36,586 40,953


Total other assets 543,147 553,587


Total assets $ 1,104,088 $ 1,337,708


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Notes payable $ 58,643 $ 138,011
Trade payables 57,215 86,815
Retirement plan obligations 43,913 38,964
Accrued compensation 30,441 39,066
Accrued interest and sundry taxes 19,878 21,772
Other accrued items 29,023 33,610
Unearned service income 55,407 57,898
Income taxes 15,460
Long-term debt current portion 58,653 2,582


Total current liabilities 353,173 434,178
Other Liabilities
Deferred income taxes 34,604 16,170
Long-term debt 560,574 4,622
Stockholders’ Equity:
Preferred Stock, $.01 par value: authorized 25,000,000 shares; none issued Common Stock, $.01 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized; issued 87,851,196 shares at March 31, 2000; and $1.00 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized; issued and outstanding 41,893 shares at July 2, 1999 879 42
Additional paid-in capital 202,313 329,679
Retained earnings 7,809 586,556
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (37,855 ) (33,539 )
Treasury stocks (17,409 )


Total stockholders’ equity 155,737 882,738


Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 1,104,088 $ 1,337,708


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LANIER WORLDWIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

                                   
Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended


March 31, 2000 April 2, 1999 March 31, 2000 April 2, 1999




(In thousands except per share data)
Revenue
Product sales and rentals $ 172,310 $ 199,225 $ 540,333 $ 582,511
Service income 136,805 157,653 418,274 465,978
Finance income 10,784 9,565 31,925 28,223




319,899 366,443 990,532 1,076,712
Costs and Expenses
Cost of product sales and rentals 127,778 136,121 387,475 381,927
Cost of service 79,481 89,112 232,381 262,185
Selling and administrative expenses 91,051 107,941 291,605 326,615
Interest expense 14,926 6,597 33,995 17,142
Other — net 6,579 1,641 10,312 1,626




319,815 341,412 955,768 989,495




Income before income taxes 84 25,031 34,764 87,217
Income taxes 32 9,447 13,211 31,051




Net Income $ 52 $ 15,584 $ 21,553 $ 56,166




Weighted average number of shares outstanding 83,025 85,877
Basic earnings per share $ 0.00 $ 0.25


Weighted average number of shares outstanding assuming dilution 83,356 86,202
Diluted earnings per share $ 0.00 $ 0.25


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LANIER WORLDWIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

                         
For The Nine Months Ended

March 31, 2000 April 2, 1999


(In thousands)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $ 21,553 $ 56,166
Adjustments to net income:
Depreciation 75,781 90,505
Amortization 5,089 6,341
Non-current deferred income taxes 18,434 (22,400 )
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Trade receivables 37,114 26,871
Receivables from parent 41,326 (82,604 )
Inventories 2,660 40,961
Prepaid expenses (1,062 ) (13,251 )
Trade payables and accrued liabilities (35,170 ) 11,956
Unearned service income (2,491 ) (32,851 )
Income taxes (37,624 ) 27,404
Other (9,426 ) (1,490 )


Net cash provided by operating activities 116,184 107,608
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures:
Divestitures and acquisition 716 (171,117 )
Property, plant and equipment (14,921 ) (20,144 )
Rental equipment (59,573 ) (53,535 )


Net cash used in investing activities (73,778 ) (244,796 )
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from borrowings 737,544 222,145
Payments to parent (573,634 )
Repurchase of stock (17,409 )
Repayments of borrowings (193,463 ) (106,738 )


Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (46,962 ) 115,407
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents (3,335 ) 5,828


INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (7,891 ) (15,953 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 18,209 87,096


CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 10,318 $ 71,143


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LANIER WORLDWIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

MARCH 31, 2000

Note A. Basis of Presentation

      On October 22, 1999, the Board of Directors of Harris Corporation (“Harris”), the then sole stockholder of Lanier Worldwide, Inc. (“Lanier”), declared a pro rata distribution, effective 11:59 p.m., Atlanta time, on November 5, 1999 of one share of Lanier common stock (together with associated preferred stock purchase rights) for each share of Harris common stock held by stockholders of record of Harris at the close of business on November 1, 1999, to effectuate the spin-off (the “Spin-off”) of Lanier as a separate public company. The Lanier shares distributed constituted approximately 90% of the outstanding shares of Lanier common stock after the Spin-off. Harris retained approximately 10% of the outstanding shares of Lanier after the Spin-off.

      The unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Lanier, and certain subsidiaries partially or wholly owned by Harris, that were transferred to Lanier prior to the Spin-off.

      The consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2000, the consolidated statements of income for the quarter and nine months ended March 31, 2000 and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the nine months ended March 31, 2000 have not been audited but have been prepared in conformity with the accounting principles applied in the audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended July 2, 1999 contained in Lanier’s Registration Statement on Form 10, as amended (“Registration Statement”). In the opinion of management, the financial statements include all material adjustments necessary for a fair presentation. This Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Registration Statement.

Note B. Acquisition

      In the first quarter of fiscal year 1999, Lanier acquired the Copying Systems Division of the Agfa-Gevaert Group, which is a member of the Bayer Group, Leverkusen, Germany (the “Agfa Acquisition”). The transaction was accounted for as a purchase. The purchase price, which is subject to adjustment, was $168.3 million in cash. The purchase price exceeded the fair value of net assets acquired by approximately $46 million, which is being amortized on a straight-line basis over 20 years. The results of the Agfa Acquisition are included in the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition.

Note C. Long-Term Debt

    Retention of Indebtedness of Lanier Subsidiaries

      In connection with the Spin-off, all intercompany accounts payable to Harris were eliminated and forgiven on November 5, 1999. Further, Lanier retained existing indebtedness totaling $146.5 million.

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LANIER WORLDWIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) — (Continued)

Under the credit agreement governing the Credit Facility, Lanier has the right to maintain a total of $150 million of debt outside of the Credit Facility, of which $63.0 million was outstanding as of March 31, 2000. Additionally, Lanier has the right to securitize $100 million of European receivables under the facility noted below as well as the right to securitize $250 million of domestic trade and lease receivables. The proceeds of a domestic receivable securitization must be used to pay down the $250 million term loan.

  Bank Credit Agreement

      On October 20, 1999, Lanier entered into a $900 million credit facility with three lead agent banks (the “Credit Facility”). The $900 million Credit Facility consists of a $450 million five-year revolver, a $250 million two-year term loan and a $200 million 364-day revolver.

      On November 4, 1999, the credit agreement was amended to add a syndicate of eighteen other banks. On that day, Lanier drew $590 million of debt, consisting of $250 million from the two-year loan and $340 million from the five-year revolver. Proceeds were used to make a $545 million cash payment to Harris, to pay Harris $22.8 million for the transfer of ownership in two subsidiaries which had $22.8 million of net cash, and for working capital needs.

      In addition to the Credit Facility, Lanier has an existing European receivable securitization facility totaling $100 million, under which $23.8 million was outstanding as of March 31, 2000.

Note D. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

      Accumulated other comprehensive loss relates solely to foreign currency translation adjustments related to Lanier’s foreign subsidiaries.

Note E. Share Repurchase

      On November 30, 1999, Lanier’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to eight million shares of Lanier common stock (the “Share Repurchase Program”). Shares purchased will be retained as treasury stock and are available for use under Lanier’s stock option plan and for other corporate purposes. Subject to restrictive covenants in Lanier’s credit facilities, the repurchases will be made from time to time at management’s discretion in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions.

      Pursuant to the Share Repurchase Program, in December 1999 Lanier purchased 4.8 million shares of Lanier common stock in open market transactions at a total cost of $17.4 million, or approximately $3.61 per share.

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

Overview

      The consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2000, the consolidated statements of income for the third quarter and nine-month period ended March 31, 2000, and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the nine-month period ended March 31, 2000 have not been audited but have been prepared in conformity with the accounting principles applied in the audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended July 2, 1999 contained in Lanier’s Registration Statement. In the opinion of management, this information includes all material adjustments necessary for a fair presentation. This Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Registration Statement.

Forward-Looking Statements

      This document contains forward-looking statements that reflect Lanier’s current assumptions and estimates of future performance and economic conditions. Such statements are made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Lanier may make these statements directly in this document or incorporate such statements into this document by reference to other documents. Lanier may also include statements pertaining to periods following March 31, 2000. Many of these statements may be identified by words such as “believes,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “estimates,” “should result” or “are expected to,” or similar expressions. Any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results and future trends to differ materially from those projected, stated or implied by the forward-looking statements.

      Lanier’s results and the accuracy of the forward-looking statements could be affected by, among other things: general economic conditions in the markets in which Lanier operates; economic developments that have a particularly adverse effect on one or more of the markets Lanier serves; the ability to execute management’s internal operating plans; stability of key markets for office products and document management solutions; fluctuation in foreign currency exchange rates and the effectiveness of currency hedging program; and worldwide demand and product and service pricing for office products and document management solutions. Additional information concerning these risks and uncertainties is contained in the Registration Statement, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Caution should be taken not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, since such statements speak only as of the date of the making of such statements. Lanier disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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Results of Operations

      Lanier is reporting lower revenue and earnings for both the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2000 versus comparable periods in the prior fiscal year. Management believes the decline was principally attributable to: (i) competitive pricing pressures largely attributable to the industry-wide transition from analog to digital products; (ii) a reduction in service revenue primarily related to a decline in unit population within the core business; (iii) divestitures during the fourth quarter of fiscal 1999 of Lanier’s direct sales operation in France and its U.S.-based medical transcription business, which contributed a combined $10.9 million and $33.4 million of revenue for the third quarter and nine-month period ended April 2, 1999, respectively; and (iv) strengthening of the U.S. dollar against foreign currencies, primarily European, which decreased revenues by $10.6 million and $27.7 million in the third quarter and nine-month period ended March 31, 2000, respectively, calculated on a constant-rate basis.

      Gross margin declined to 35.2% for the third quarter and 37.4% for the first nine months of fiscal 2000 from 38.5% and 40.2%, respectively, for the comparable periods in the prior fiscal year. Management believes the decline was principally attributable to competitive pressures which have impacted both product and service margins and, to a lesser extent, the strengthening of the Japanese yen versus the U.S. dollar. Further, management believes margin erosion will likely continue, at least for the duration of the industry transition to digital products, but cannot predict accurately the rate of margin erosion or when, if at all, margins will improve.

Revenue

      Revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2000 decreased $46.5 million, or 12.7%, to $319.9 million from $366.4 million for the third quarter of fiscal 1999. For the first nine months of fiscal 2000, revenue decreased $86.2 million, or 8.0%, to $990.5 million from $1,076.7 million for the comparable period in fiscal 1999. During the twelve months ended March 31, 2000, the U.S. dollar strengthened 11.0% against the Euro, which decreased Lanier’s reported revenue for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2000 by $10.8 million and $29.0 million, respectively. Net of the currency translation effect of a strong U.S. dollar and the divestitures in fiscal 1999 of Lanier’s direct sales operations in France and its U.S.-based medical transcription business, third quarter revenue decreased $25.0 million or 6.8% from the prior year’s quarter. Management believes recurring revenues consisting of service and supplies were adversely impacted by a decline in the unit population within the core business as well as copiers losing page output to printers.

      Product Sales and Rentals. Product sales and rentals revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2000 decreased $26.9 million, or 13.5%, to $172.3 million from $199.2 million for the third quarter of fiscal 1999. For the first nine months of fiscal 2000, product sales and rentals revenue decreased $42.2 million, or 7.2%, to $540.3 million from $582.5 million for the comparable period in fiscal 1999. Calculated on a constant rate basis, the strengthening of the U.S. dollar versus foreign currencies, primarily European, reduced revenue by $6.2 million and $16.1 million for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2000, respectively. Lanier’s divestiture in the fourth quarter of fiscal 1999 of its direct sales operations in France lowered revenue by $1.8 million and $6.9 million for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2000, respectively. Net of the foregoing currency translation effect and divestitures, product sales and rentals revenue decreased $18.9 million, or 9.5% for the third quarter of fiscal 2000

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and decreased $19.2 million, or 3.3%, for the first nine months of fiscal 2000 versus comparable periods in the prior year. Management believes increased discounting as competitors attempt to maintain or increase their installed base and a greater market presence from manufacturers are the primary contributors to this decline.

      Service Income. Service income for the third quarter of fiscal 2000 decreased $20.9 million, or 13.2%, to $136.8 million, from $157.7 million for the third quarter of fiscal 1999. For the first nine months of fiscal 2000, service income decreased $47.7 million, or 10.2%, to $418.3 million from $466.0 million for the comparable period in fiscal 1999. Lanier’s divestiture in the fourth quarter of fiscal 1999 of its direct sales operations in France and its medical transcription business lowered service income by $2.6 million and $6.5 million, respectively, for the third quarter of fiscal 2000 and $7.8 million and $18.8 million, respectively, for the first nine months of fiscal 2000. Calculated on a constant rate basis, the strengthening of the U.S. dollar against foreign currencies, primarily European, reduced revenue by $4.4 million and $11.6 million for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2000, respectively. Net of the foregoing divestitures and currency translation effect, service income decreased $7.4 million, or 4.7%, for the third quarter of fiscal 2000 and $9.5 million, or 2.0%, for the first nine months of fiscal 2000, versus the comparable periods in fiscal 1999. Management believes the remainder of the decline was attributable to a combination of copiers losing page output to printers, pricing pressures associated with the industry transition to digital products and a lower machine population.

      Finance Income. For the third quarter of fiscal 2000, finance income increased $1.2 million, or 12.5%, to $10.8 million from $9.6 million for the third quarter of fiscal 1999. For the first nine months of fiscal 2000, finance income increased $3.7 million, or 13.1%, to $31.9 million from $28.2 million for the comparable period in fiscal 1999. Management attributed this year’s increase to the company’s continued emphasis of sales-type lease arrangements over operating lease programs.

      Gross Margin. Presented below is detailed information on gross margin:

                                                 
First First
Third Third Change Nine Nine Change
Quarter Quarter (Percentage Months Months (Percentage
F2000 F1999 Points) F2000 F1999 Points)






Total Gross Margin 35.2 % 38.5 % (3.3 ) 37.4 % 40.2 % (2.8 )
Product Sales & Rentals Gross Margin 25.8 % 31.7 % (5.9 ) 28.3 % 34.4 % (6.1 )
Service Gross Margin 41.9 % 43.5 % (1.6 ) 44.4 % 43.7 % 0.7

      Total gross margin for the third quarter of fiscal 2000 decreased by $28.6 million, or 20.2%, to $112.6 million from $141.2 million for the third quarter of fiscal 1999. For the third quarter, $2.8 million of this decline was attributable to Lanier’s divestiture of its direct sales operations in France and its medical transcription business, $3.4 million arose from the currency translation effect from the strengthening of the U.S. dollar relative to foreign currencies, primarily European, calculated on a constant rate basis, and $2.4 million was the result of the strengthening

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of the Japanese yen relative to the U.S. dollar and Euro currencies. Management believes the remainder of the decline was principally attributable to ongoing price competition for unit placements.

      Total gross margin for the first nine months of fiscal 2000 decreased by $61.9 million, or 14.3%, to $370.7 million from $432.6 million for the comparable period in the prior fiscal year. For the nine-month period, $7.8 million of the decrease was attributable to the divestitures discussed above, $9.1 million was due to currency translation effects and $7.7 million reflected the impact of the strengthening of the Japanese yen versus the U.S. dollar and Euro currencies. Management believes the remainder of the decline was principally attributable to ongoing price competition and a related decline in unit population.

      Management believes the decreases in gross margin on product sales and rentals for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2000 were principally attributable to ongoing price competition on both analog and digital product lines and the strengthening of the Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar and Euro currencies. Management believes the decrease in gross margin on service for the third quarter was primarily related to: (i) billing system conversion problems within the European countries; (ii) lower copy volume on cost per copy billing programs; (iii) continued competitive pricing pressures; and (iv) lower overall unit populations. Management believes the margin increase on service for the first nine months of fiscal 2000, was attributable to margin improvements in Lanier’s facilities management business and to restructuring of the worldwide service organization completed in the second half of fiscal year 1999 offset by the third quarter impacts outlined above.

      Selling and Administrative Expenses. Selling and administrative expenses for the third quarter of fiscal 2000 decreased $16.9 million, or 15.7%, to $91.0 million from $107.9 million for the third quarter of fiscal 1999. For the first nine months of fiscal 2000, selling and administrative expenses decreased $35.0 million, or 10.7%, to $291.6 million from $326.6 million for the comparable period in the prior year. Management attributed the reduction to the restructuring program instituted and completed in fiscal 1999, and lower payments under the company’s bonus and profit sharing plans.

      Administrative expenses for the third quarter and for the first nine months of fiscal 1999 included a management fee allocation of $6.0 million and $19.0 million, respectively, for Lanier’s pro rata share of Harris’ overhead expenses. For the first four months of fiscal 2000, this allocation was reduced to $2.3 million, to reflect the level of expenses management expects to incur as an independent public company in fiscal 2000.

      Interest Expense and Other. Interest expense for the third quarter of fiscal 2000 increased $8.3 million, to $14.9 million from $6.6 million for the third quarter of fiscal 1999. Other expense for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2000 totaled $6.6 million and $10.3 million, respectively, compared to $1.6 million for both comparable periods in the prior fiscal year. Differences were principally attributable to interest income and currency gains on loans to Harris entities in fiscal year 1999 which were forgiven as part of the Spin-off.

      Provision for Income Taxes. Lanier’s effective tax rate for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2000 were 38.1% and 37.9%, respectively, versus 37.6% and 35.7% for comparable periods in the prior fiscal year, respectively. This year’s increase in the effective tax rate was primarily attributable to foreign losses for which Lanier was unable to recognize a tax benefit.

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      Net Income. Net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2000 decreased to $52,000 from $15,584,000 for the third quarter of fiscal 1999. For the first nine months of fiscal 2000, net income decreased $34.6 million, or 61.6%, to $21.6 million from $56.2 million for the comparable period in the prior year. The decline is principally attributable to declines in revenue and gross margin, as described above, and the additional interest and other expenses incurred as a result of the Spin-off.

      Earnings per Share. For the third quarter of fiscal 2000, basic and diluted earnings per share amounted to 0 cents. This amount was calculated based on 83,024,596 shares, the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the quarter, after giving effect to Lanier’s December 1999 purchase of 4,826,600 shares pursuant to the Share Repurchase Program. The weighted average number of diluted shares included a dilutive effect of 331,455 shares related to stock option and performance share programs.

Subsequent Events

      Subsequent to quarter end, Lanier announced a worldwide restructuring program intended to improve its competitive position and lower its overall cost structure. In connection with this program, Lanier announced its intent to record a $25 – $30 million pre-tax provision in the fourth quarter. This restructuring charge will be used primarily for severance costs and the costs of closing facilities and Lanier expects the elimination of 400 – 500 jobs worldwide, including currently open positions.

      After a strategic review of operations, Lanier has announced its intention to sell its voice products (dictation) business. The Robinson-Humphrey Company, LLC, an investment banking firm, has been retained to assist with the sale of the business.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

      Lanier’s operations are funded by cash provided from operating activities and by financing provided under its $900 million Credit Facility and various other credit facilities. As of March 31, 2000, the Credit Facility and various other credit facilities had $614.9 million and $63.0 million outstanding, respectively. On April 10, 2000, Lanier paid $44 million of the $250 million term loan, reducing the total balance available under the Credit Facility to $856 million. The payment was funded by Lanier’s $50 million trade receivable securitization facility, of which $42.5 million was drawn on April 10, 2000. Given current conditions and pricing indicated, Lanier plans to enter into a $200 million domestic lease receivable securitization facility in the fourth quarter, the proceeds of which will be used to pay down the term loan. It is the company’s intention to completely pay down the term loan before November 5, 2000. Once the term loan is repaid, Lanier will have a $650 million Credit Facility, a $50 million trade receivable securitization facility, a $200 million lease receivable securitization facility and various other credit facilities.

Analysis of Cash Flows

      Net cash provided by operating activities for the first nine months of fiscal 2000 increased $9.0 million to $116.6 million from $107.6 million for the first nine months of fiscal 1999. The increase was offset by a one-time increase in accounts payable in fiscal 1999 resulting from a change in the mix of vendors as well as a change in negotiated payment terms with certain vendors, which contributed $12.0 million in the prior-year period. Further, inventory levels for the first nine months of fiscal 1999 declined by $41.0 million.

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      For the first nine months of fiscal 2000, the following net changes in assets and liabilities impacted operating cash flow: (i) a decrease in trade receivables of $37.1 million primarily due to lower sales; (ii) $41.3 million used to settle intercompany accounts forgiven by Lanier in connection with the Spin-off; (iii) a decrease in payables of $35.2 million attributable to settling in the current fiscal year unusually high prior-year-end balances from trade vendors as a result of backlog of digital products during the fourth quarter of fiscal 1999; and (iv) a net use of cash of $19.2 million from net changes in income taxes primarily as a result of the Spin-off.

      Capital expenditures for the first nine months of fiscal 2000 were $14.9 million for property, plant and equipment and $59.6 million for rental equipment, compared to $20.1 million and $53.5 million, respectively, for the comparable periods in the prior fiscal year. During the prior year’s first quarter, $168.3 million was used for the Agfa Acquisition.

      Cash used in financing activities in the first nine months of fiscal 2000 was $47.0 million, compared to cash provided by financing activities of $115.4 million for the first nine months of 1999. The prior-year period reflects net borrowings used for the Agfa Acquisition. Proceeds from borrowings under credit facilities for the first nine months of fiscal 2000 totaled $737.5 million. This amount includes net borrowings of $590.0 million under the Credit Facility to fund $573.6 million of cash payments to Harris in connection with the Spin-off and $17.4 million for share repurchases pursuant to the Share Repurchase Program. The remainder of the borrowings were used to fund working capital requirements. Repayments under credit facilities in the first nine months of fiscal 2000 were $193.5 million, primarily due to refinancing short term working capital requirements.

      Lanier has no material commitments other than supply agreements with vendors. Lanier will continue to make additional investments in facilities, equipment and computer equipment to support revenue requirements. Cash flow from operations, together with anticipated borrowing arrangements, is expected adequately to finance operating cash requirements and capital expenditures during this fiscal year. Lanier expects to fund future acquisitions, if any, and long-term growth primarily with cash flows from operations, borrowings under the Credit Facility and possible future issuance of equity or debt securities.

Credit Facility

      Lanier has a $900 million Credit Facility with ABN AMRO Bank N.V., as administrative agent, SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as syndication agent, and Wachovia Bank N.A., as document agent.

      The Credit Facility consists of three tranches: a $200 million 364-day revolving debt facility, a $250 million 2-year term loan and a five-year revolving debt facility. Covenants, restrictions and rates are essentially the same for all three tranches of the Credit Facility.

      At March 31, 2000, Lanier had total borrowings under the Credit Facility of $614.9 million. The maximum amount of $250 million was advanced under the term loan, $364.9 million was advanced under the five-year revolver and there were no borrowings under the 364-day revolver.

      The Credit Facility contains financial covenants. In particular, the Credit Facility contains: (i) a covenant regarding maintenance of a leverage ratio, which is defined as total debt divided by EBITDA (earnings before

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interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization); (ii) an interest coverage covenant, which is defined as EBITDAR (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and rental expense) divided by interest and rental expense; and (iii) a minimum net worth covenant. The Credit Facility restricts Lanier’s ability to pay dividends or make other distributions and to redeem, purchase or otherwise acquire shares of its capital stock, and prohibits any such dividend, distribution, redemption, purchase or other acquisition during the existence of a default or event of default thereunder. The Credit Facility contains covenants limiting total acquisitions in any fiscal year to $150 million. This limit increases to $250 million upon repayment of the two-year term loan portion of the Credit Facility and $350 million upon achieving a senior unsecured debt rating of “BBB” or better by Standard & Poor’s Ratings Group or “Baa” or better by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc.

      Additionally, the Credit Facility contains covenants which, among other things, require production of financial statements, notice of material litigation and material governmental and environmental proceedings, compliance with laws and contractual obligations, payment of taxes, maintenance of insurance and Year 2000 compliance and limit the incurrence of additional indebtedness, mergers, consolidations and sales of assets, dividends, prepayment of other debt, investments and acquisitions, capital expenditures, sales and leaseback transactions and transactions with affiliates. Further, the Credit Facility restricts the cumulative dollar amount of share repurchases and dividends to 25% of the prior fiscal year’s net income. The Credit Facility also contains customary events of default, including payment defaults, inaccuracies of representations and warranties, violation of covenants and cross defaults to other indebtedness.

      Indebtedness under the Credit Facility is guaranteed by Lanier’s domestic and foreign subsidiaries, and will be secured by a pledge of the capital stock of certain subsidiaries. Lanier may also incur additional indebtedness under the Credit Facility from time to time for general corporate purposes, including working capital, capital expenditures and future acquisitions.

Year 2000

      Lanier previously recognized the material nature of the business issues surrounding computer processing of dates into and beyond the Year 2000 and began taking corrective action. Lanier’s efforts were focused on three basic aspects of its business operations: internal information technology (“IT”) systems, including sales order processing, contract management, financial systems and service management; internal non-IT systems, including office equipment and test equipment products; and material third-party relationships. Management believes Lanier has completed all of the activities within its control to ensure that Lanier’s systems are Year 2000 compliant, and Lanier has experienced no interruptions to normal operations due to the start of the Year 2000.

      Year 2000 readiness costs were $11.5 million, approximately $500,000 of which were incurred in the current fiscal year. These costs were funded by cash from operations and generally were not incremental to existing IT budgets. Internal resources were re-deployed and timetables for implementation of replacement systems were accelerated. Lanier does not currently expect to apply any further funds to address Year 2000 issues.

      As of the date of this filing, Lanier has not experienced any material disruptions of its internal computer systems or software applications, and has not experienced any problems with the computer systems or software applications of its third party vendors,

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suppliers or service providers. Management will continue to monitor these third parties to determine the impact, if any, on Lanier’s business and the actions to take, if any, in the event of non-compliance by any of these third parties. Based upon an assessment of compliance by third parties, there appears to be no material business risk posed by any such non-compliance. Moreover, Lanier generally believes that the vendors that supply products to Lanier for resale are responsible for the products’ Year 2000 functionality.

Euro Conversion

      On January 1, 1999, certain member nations of the EMU adopted a common currency, the Euro. For a three-year transition period, both the Euro and individual participants’ currencies will remain in circulation. After January 1, 2002, the Euro will be the sole legal tender for EMU countries. The adoption of the Euro affects many financial systems and business applications as the commerce of these nations will be transacted in both the Euro and the existing national currency. Approximately 19% of Lanier’s revenue for the first nine months of fiscal 2000 were derived from EMU countries. For fiscal 1999, Lanier derived approximately 21% of its revenue from EMU countries.

      Lanier is currently addressing Euro-related issues and its impact on information systems, currency exchange rate risk, taxation, contracts, competition, and pricing. To date, Lanier has not experienced an adverse impact or material expense related to the adoption of the Euro. All costs associated with the adoption of the Euro have been expensed as incurred. Lanier has completed the Euro-related information systems conversion for all information systems except for the European financial systems. Lanier has implemented the Euro-compliant version of the European financial systems; however, several manual billing processes remain which are on track to be fully automated by the second quarter of fiscal year 2001.

Seasonality

      Lanier’s business is somewhat seasonal as a result of its sales incentive programs with the strongest revenue and profit occurring in the second and fourth quarters. The results of operations for any interim quarter are not necessarily indicative of results for a full year.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Market Risk

      Impact of Foreign Exchange. Lanier’s international sales are generally denominated in the currency of the foreign entities, which exposes it to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and to other material risks associated with international operations. Historically, earnings have not been adversely impacted by currency fluctuations. Currency risk associated with foreign investments has been mitigated by liabilities denominated in local functional currencies. In addition, Lanier utilizes exchange rate agreements, which provide limited protection against currency exchange risks. Factors that could impact the effectiveness of the hedging program include volatility of currency markets and the cost and availability of hedging instruments. A ten-percent adverse change in currency exchange rates for foreign currency derivatives held at March 31, 2000 would have an impact of approximately $3.8 million on the fair value of such instruments. This quantification of exposure to the market risk associated with foreign exchange financial instruments does not take into account the offsetting impact

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of changes in the fair value of foreign denominated assets, liabilities, and firm commitments.

      Historically, gains and losses resulting from currency rate fluctuations have not had a material effect on results of operations. However, Lanier’s risk exposure may increase as international sales increase in volume and geographic distribution. The impact of translating the assets and liabilities of international operations into U.S. dollars is included as a component of stockholder equity.

      Interest Rate Risk. Lanier uses interest rate swap agreements to hedge its exposure to the change in interest rates on floating rate debt. A ten basis point adverse change in interest rates would have an impact of approximately $150,000 on the fair value of interest rate swaps to which Lanier was a party as of March 31, 2000.

PART II

Item 5. Other Information.

LANIER WORLDWIDE, INC.

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

Introduction to Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Statements of Income

      Lanier was acquired by Harris in 1983. The Spin-off was completed on November 5, 1999. Accordingly, Lanier has an operating history as an independent company for approximately five months. The historical unaudited consolidated statements of income contained in this 10-Q reflect periods during which we did not operate as an independent company, and certain assumptions were made in preparing the statements of income. Therefore, the historical unaudited consolidated statements of income may not necessarily reflect the consolidated results of operations that would have existed had Lanier been an independent company.

      The following unaudited pro forma consolidated statements of income make adjustments to the historical unaudited consolidated statements of income for the nine months ended March 31, 2000, as if the Spin-off had occurred on July 2, 1999.

      The unaudited pro forma consolidated statements of income should be read in conjunction with the historical unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements of Lanier and the Notes thereto contained elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and the audited Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Lanier’s Registration Statement. The pro forma consolidated statements of income are presented for informational purposes only and may not necessarily reflect the results of operations or what the results of operations would have been had Lanier operated as an independent company for the periods indicated.

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LANIER WORLDWIDE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME

For the Nine Months Ended March 31, 2000

                           
Historical Adjustments Pro Forma



(In thousands except per share amounts)
REVENUE
Product sales and rentals $ 540,333 $ 540,333
Service income 418,274 418,274
Finance income 31,925 31,925


$ 990,532 $ 990,532
COST AND EXPENSES
Cost of product sales and rentals 387,475 387,475
Cost of service 232,381 232,381
Selling and administrative expenses 291,605 291,605
Interest 33,995 12,408 (A) 46,403
Other — Net 10,312 10,312



$ 955,768 $ 12,408 $ 968,176



Income before income tax 34,764 (12,408 ) 22,356
Income taxes 13,211 (4,715 )(B) 8,496



NET INCOME $ 21,553 $ (7,693 ) $ 13,860



Basic earnings per share $ 0.25 $ (0.09 ) $ 0.16 (C)



Diluted earnings per share $ 0.25 $ (0.09 ) $ 0.16 (D)



Notes to Unaudited Pro Forma Consolidated Statement of Income

    The following adjustments were made to Lanier’s historical consolidated income statement for the nine months ended March 31, 2000:

(A)   Adjustment to interest expense to reflect additional long-term debt of Lanier using an annual estimated interest rate of 8.3% assuming $700 million of indebtedness net of cash for the period July 3, 1999 to November 5, 1999, the Spin-off date.
 
(B)   Adjustment for income tax provision related to pretax adjustments.
 
(C)   Basic earnings per share is computed based on 85,877,353 shares, which represents the weighted average number of Lanier shares outstanding for the nine months ended March 31, 2000 giving effect to Lanier’s repurchase of 4.8 million shares in December 1999 pursuant to its share repurchase program.
 
(D)   Diluted earnings per share is computed based on 86,201,814 shares, which represents the weighted average number of diluted shares for the nine months ended March 31, 2000.

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ITEM 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

(a)   Exhibits

     
Exhibit Number Description of Exhibits


10.1 Credit and Security Agreement, dated as of March 31, 2000, among Lanier Trade Funding LLC, Lanier Worldwide, Inc., Lanier Collections Limited Partnership, Blue Ridge Asset Funding Corporation and Wachovia Bank, N.A.
10.2 Performance Guaranty, dated as of March 31, 2000, by Lanier Worldwide, Inc., as Guarantor.
27.1 Financial Data Schedules (For SEC use only).
   

(b)    Reports on Form 8-K.
         None.

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.

     
LANIER WORLDWIDE, INC.
 
Dated: May 11, 2000 By:/s/ James A. MacLennan                                                     
James A. MacLennan
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Authorized Officer and Principal Financial Officer
of the Registrant)

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