GAIAM INC
10-Q, 2000-08-14
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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 AND
                              EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
                   For the Fiscal Quarter Ended June 30, 2000

                                       OR

 [   ]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES
                            AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                        Commission File Number 0-27517

                                  GAIAM, INC.
            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                    COLORADO                      84-1113527
          (State or other jurisdiction of      (I.R.S. Employer
            incorporation or organization)      Identification No.)

                       360 INTERLOCKEN BLVD., SUITE 300
                          BROOMFIELD, COLORADO 80021
                   (Address of principal executive offices)

                                (303) 222-3600
             (Registrant's 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 and 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                   Shares outstanding as of August 10, 2000
----------------------  ----------------------------------------
Class A Common Stock                    5,462,780
($.0001 par value)

Class B Common Stock                    5,400,000
($.0001 par value)



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                              INDEX TO FORM 10-Q



PART I.                    FINANCIAL INFORMATION                    PAGE

Item 1.     Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
             Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2000
              and December 31, 1999                                   3
             Consolidated Statements of Income for the three
              months ended June 30, 2000 and June 30, 1999            4
             Consolidated Statements of Income for the six
              months ended June 30, 2000 and June 30, 1999            5
             Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the six
              months ended June 30, 2000 and June 30, 1999            6
             Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements       7

Item 2.     Management's Discussion and Analysis of
            Financial Condition and Results of Operations            11

Item 3.     Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About
            Market Risk                                              15


PART II.    OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.     Legal Proceedings                                        16

Item 2.     Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds                16

Item 3.     Defaults Upon Senior Securities                          16

Item 4.     Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders      16

Item 5.     Other Information                                        16

Item 6.     Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K                         16


This report may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties.  When used in this discussion, the words "anticipate," "believe,"
"estimate," "expect," and similar expressions as they relate to the Company or
its management are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.  The
Company's actual results could differ materially from the results anticipated in
these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors set forth under
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations" and elsewhere in this report.  Risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ include, without limitation, competition,
pricing, brand reputation, acquisitions, our shift in emphasis to Internet
sales, security and information systems, consumer trends, customer interest in
our products, general economic conditions, and the effect of government
regulation.  We caution you that no forward-looking statement is a guarantee of
future performance, and you should not place undue reliance on these forward-
looking statements which reflect our management's view only as of the date of
this report.  We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking
statement.



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                                  GAIAM, INC.
                          CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                    June 30,          December 31,
Assets                                                                2000                1999
                                                               ---------------------------------------
<S>                                                            <C>                 <C>
                                                                 (Unaudited)
Current assets:
 Cash and cash equivalents                                             $ 8,592,444         $ 3,877,465
 Accounts receivable, net                                                3,689,060           4,326,594
 Accounts and notes receivable, other                                    3,266,755             573,450
 Inventory, less allowances                                              6,553,398           4,555,436
 Income tax receivable                                                           -             182,474
 Deferred advertising costs                                              2,201,411           2,176,325
 Other current assets                                                      455,831             393,330
                                                               ---------------------------------------
Total current assets                                                    24,758,899          16,085,074

Property and equipment, net                                              7,019,068           3,168,183
Capitalized production costs, net                                        2,214,126           1,636,706
Video library, net                                                       4,621,630           4,792,456
Goodwill, net                                                            1,208,119           1,239,507
Other assets                                                               665,735             337,759
                                                               ---------------------------------------
Total assets                                                           $40,487,577         $27,259,685
                                                               =======================================

Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Current liabilities:
  Accounts payable                                                     $ 7,862,417         $ 7,618,344
  Accrued liabilities                                                    1,849,863           1,734,310
  Accrued royalties                                                        359,314             725,541
  Income taxes payable                                                      62,869                   -
  Capital lease obligations, current                                        90,547              95,844
                                                               ---------------------------------------
Total current liabilities                                               10,225,010          10,174,039


Capital lease obligations, long-term                                       161,198             209,074
Line of credit                                                           2,900,000           1,900,000
Minority interest                                                        5,902,646              26,030

Stockholders' equity:
  Class A common stock, $.0001 par value,
     92,965,000 shares authorized, 5,462,780
     and 5,441,537 shares issued and
     outstanding at June 30, 2000 and
     December 31, 1999, respectively                                           546                 544
  Class B common stock, $.0001 par value,
     7,035,000 shares authorized, 5,400,000
     issued and outstanding at June 30, 2000
     and December 31, 1999, respectively                                       540                 540
   Redeemable Class A preferred stock in
     subsidiary, $.0001 par value, 10,000 shares
     authorized, 6,000 shares issued and outstanding                     6,000,000                   -
   Additional paid-in capital                                           10,982,986          11,038,551
   Deferred compensation                                                  (106,992)           (106,992)
   Retained earnings                                                     4,421,643           4,017,899
                                                               ---------------------------------------
Total stockholders' equity                                              21,298,723          14,950,542
                                                               ---------------------------------------
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity                             $40,487,577         $27,259,685
                                                               =======================================
</TABLE>



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                                  GAIAM, INC.
                       CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                                  (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                                               For the Three Months Ended
                                                                                        June 30,
                                                                                 2000                1999
                                                                         --------------------------------------
<S>                                                                      <C>                  <C>


Net revenue                                                                     $11,385,982          $8,068,069
Cost of goods sold                                                                4,655,562           3,219,003
                                                                         --------------------------------------
Gross profit                                                                      6,730,420           4,849,066

Expenses:
 Selling and operating                                                            5,421,658           4,301,235
 Corporate, general and administration                                            1,014,321             842,045
                                                                         --------------------------------------
Total expenses                                                                    6,435,979           5,143,280
                                                                         --------------------------------------

Income (loss) from operations                                                       294,441            (294,214)

Other income (expense):
 Realized gain on sale of securities
  and other income (expense)                                                        121,918             261,940
 Interest expense                                                                   (96,046)           (112,800)
                                                                         --------------------------------------
Other income (expense)                                                               25,872             149,140
                                                                         --------------------------------------

Income (loss) before income taxes and minority
 interest                                                                           320,313            (145,074)

Provision for income taxes                                                          120,213             (53,968)
Minority interest in net income (loss) of
 consolidated subsidiary, net of tax                                                   (352)           (162,569)
                                                                         --------------------------------------
Net income                                                                      $   200,452          $   71,463
                                                                         ======================================

Net income per share:
 Basic                                                                                $0.02               $0.01
 Diluted                                                                              $0.02               $0.01

Shares used in computing net income per share:
 Basic                                                                           10,856,342           8,358,493
 Diluted                                                                         11,544,391           8,605,593
</TABLE>

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                                  GAIAM, INC.
                       CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
                                  (Unaudited)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>



                                                                                For the Six Months Ended
                                                                                         June 30,
                                                                                2000                1999
                                                                         --------------------------------------
 <S>                                                                     <C>                  <C>
Net revenue                                                                     $23,944,419         $17,563,080
Cost of goods sold                                                                9,577,873           7,074,663
                                                                         --------------------------------------
Gross profit                                                                     14,366,546          10,488,417

Expenses:
 Selling and operating                                                           11,485,448           8,877,360
 Corporate, general and administration                                            2,130,298           1,795,610
                                                                         --------------------------------------
Total expenses                                                                   13,615,746          10,672,970
                                                                         --------------------------------------

Income (loss) from operations                                                       750,800            (184,553)

Other income (expense):
 Realized gain on sale of securities
  and other income (expense)                                                         45,623             409,688
 Interest expense                                                                  (142,696)           (207,926)
                                                                         --------------------------------------
Other income (expense)                                                              (97,073)            201,762
                                                                         --------------------------------------

Income before income taxes and minority
 interest                                                                           653,727              17,209

Provision for income taxes                                                          245,343               6,401
Minority interest in net income (loss) of
 consolidated subsidiary, net of tax                                                  4,640            (166,822)
                                                                         --------------------------------------
Net income                                                                      $   403,744         $   177,630
                                                                         ======================================

Net income per share:
 Basic                                                                                $0.04               $0.02
 Diluted                                                                              $0.04               $0.02

Shares used in computing net income per share:
 Basic                                                                           10,848,935           8,317,822
 Diluted                                                                         11,524,526           8,564,932
</TABLE>



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                                  GAIAM, INC.
                     CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                                  (Unaudited)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                        For the Six Months
                                                                                           Ended June 30,
                                                                                        2000              1999
                                                                                   ----------------------------------
<S>                                                                                <C>               <C>
Operating activities
Net income                                                                              $   403,744       $   177,630
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
 (used in) operating activities:
  Depreciation and amortization                                                             623,908           273,419
  Interest expense added to principal of margin loan                                              -             7,411
  Minority interest in consolidated subsidiary                                                4,640          (166,822)
  Realized gains on sale of securities and property and
   equipment                                                                                      -          (482,692)
  Deferred tax expense                                                                            -           (45,835)
  Changes in operating assets and liabilities,
   net of effects from acquisitions:
     Accounts receivable                                                                    637,534         1,463,260
     Inventory                                                                           (1,840,329)         (521,175)
     Deferred advertising costs                                                             (25,086)           11,232
     Capitalized production costs                                                          (577,420)         (152,169)
     Prepaid assets                                                                         (62,501)         (406,362)
     Other assets                                                                             5,205          (357,236)
     Accounts payable                                                                       142,529        (3,714,935)
     Accrued liabilities                                                                   (425,674)         (579,287)
     Income taxes payable                                                                   245,343          (108,599)
                                                                                   ----------------------------------
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities                                        (868,107)       (4,602,160)
                                                                                   ----------------------------------


Investing activities
Purchase of property, equipment and other assets                                         (4,670,436)          (64,884)
Proceeds from the sale of securities available-for-sale                                           -           538,750
Cash acquired through acquisition activities                                              3,000,000                 -
Payments (borrowings) on notes receivable                                                   306,695          (91,130))
                                                                                   ----------------------------------
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities                                      (1,363,741)          382,736
                                                                                   ----------------------------------


Financing activities
Principal payments on capital leases                                                        (53,173)          (27,889)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock                                                            -         1,450,000
Proceeds from sale of preferred stock in subsidiary                                       6,000,000                 -
Proceeds from convertible debt                                                                    -         1,151,949
Net proceeds from (payments on) borrowings                                                1,000,000         1,091,470
                                                                                   ----------------------------------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities                                       6,946,827         3,665,530
                                                                                   ----------------------------------

Net change in cash and cash equivalents                                                   4,714,979          (553,894)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period                                          3,877,465         1,409,939
                                                                                   ----------------------------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period                                              $ 8,592,444       $   856,045
                                                                                   ==================================

Supplemental cash flow information
Interest paid                                                                           $   131,638       $   166,824
Income taxes paid                                                                                 -           115,000
</TABLE>



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                                  Gaiam, Inc.
         Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
                                  (Unaudited)
                                 June 30, 2000

1.     Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
       ---------------------------------------------------

       Organization and Nature of Operations
       -------------------------------------

          Gaiam, Inc. (the "Company") was incorporated under the laws of the
       State of Colorado on July 7, 1988.  Gaiam is a lifestyle company
       providing information, goods and services to customers who value the
       environment, personal development and healthy lifestyles.

          The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the
       accounts of the Company, its subsidiaries and partnerships in which
       ownership is greater than 50% and considered to be under the control of
       the Company.  All material intercompany accounts and transaction balances
       have been eliminated in consolidation.

       Preparation of Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
       ------------------------------------------------------------------

          The interim condensed consolidated financial statements included
       herein have been prepared by the management of Gaiam, Inc. pursuant to
       the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange
       Commission, and, in the opinion of management, contain all adjustments
       (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present
       fairly the Company's consolidated financial position as of June 30, 2000
       and the interim results of operations and cash flows for the three and
       six months ended June 30, 2000 and 1999. These interim statements have
       not been audited. The balance sheet as of December 31, 1999 was derived
       from the Company's audited consolidated financial statements included in
       the Company's annual report on Form 10-K.

          Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in
       consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with generally
       accepted accounting principals have been condensed or omitted pursuant to
       such rules and regulations.  Accounting policies followed by the Company
       are described in Note 1 to the audited financial statements for the
       fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 included in the Company's annual
       report on Form 10-K.  The consolidated financial statements contained
       herein should be read in conjunction with the audited financial
       statements, including the notes thereto, for the year ended December 31,
       1999.

          The consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash
       flows for the interim periods disclosed within this report are not
       necessarily indicative of future financial results.



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                                  Gaiam, Inc.
         Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
                                  (Unaudited)
                                 June 30, 2000
       Use of Estimates
       ----------------

          The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity
       with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make
       estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets,
       liabilities, revenues and expenses and disclosure of contingent assets
       and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements.
       Actual results could differ from those estimates.

       Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
       ----------------------------------------------------

          On June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative
       Instruments and Hedging Activities.  SFAS No. 133 is effective for fiscal
       years beginning after June 15, 2000.  SFAS No. 133 requires that all
       derivative instruments be recorded on the balance sheet at their fair
       value.  Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recorded each period
       in current earnings or other comprehensive income, depending on whether a
       derivative is designed as part of a hedge transaction and, if it is, the
       type of hedge transaction.  The Company does not expect that the adoption
       of SFAS No. 133 will have a material impact on its financial statements
       because it does not currently hold any material derivative instruments.

          In May 2000, the Emerging Issues Task Force issued EITF 00-14,
       "Accounting for Certain Sales Incentives."  Under the provisions of EITF
       00-14, for sales incentives that will not result in a loss on the sale of
       a product or service, a vendor should recognize the "cost" of the sales
       incentive at the latter of the date the related revenue is recorded by
       the vendor or the date the sales incentive is offered.  A reduction to or
       refund of the selling price of the product or service resulting from any
       cash sales incentive should be classified as a reduction of revenue.
       Costs of free products or services delivered at the time of sale should
       be classified as an expense.  The EITF should be applied in the fourth
       quarter of the fiscal year beginning after December 15, 1999.  Management
       does not expect the adoption of EITF 00-14 to have a material impact on
       the Company's consolidated financial statements.

2.     Mergers and Acquisitions
       ------------------------

          On June 30, 2000, Gaiam, Inc. and Wholepeople.com, Inc. ("Amrion")
       contributed their Internet properties (the "Contribution") into a newly
       formed company subsequently renamed Gaiam.com, Inc. The Contribution was
       made pursuant to the terms of a contribution agreement among Gaiam,
       Amrion, and certain related parties. In exchange for the contributed
       Internet properties, Gaiam received 50.1% of Gaiam.com's common stock and
       Amrion received the



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                                  Gaiam, Inc.
         Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
                                  (Unaudited)
                                 June 30, 2000

       Mergers and Acquisitions (continued)
       ------------------------------------

       remaining 49.9% of Gaiam.com's common stock. Gaiam.com, which will
       continue its Internet e-commerce business, and will be consolidated by
       Gaiam with Gaiam's other operations. In exchange for their share of
       Gaiam.com, Amrion contributed $3.0 million in cash, a $3.0 million short-
       term note and other Internet assets. On July 11, 2000, Gaiam, Inc. filed
       a report on Form 8-K reporting this transaction. In accordance with the
       provisions of the instructions to Item 7 (a) and (b) of Form 8-k, the
       financial statements and pro forma financial information required by
       these Items will be filed no later than 60 days after the date the report
       on Form 8-K must be filed.

3.     Line of Credit
       --------------

          In May 2000, the Company consolidated its line of credit agreements
       with Wells Fargo Bank into one agreement.  The new credit agreement,
       which extends through January 31, 2002, permits borrowings up to $5
       million based upon the collateral value of Gaiam's accounts receivable
       and inventory held for resale.  Borrowings under this agreement bear
       interest at the prime rate, which was 9.5% at June 30, 2000.  These
       borrowings are secured by a pledge of Gaiam's assets and contain various
       financial covenants, including prohibiting the payment of cash dividends
       to its shareholders and requiring maintenance of certain financial
       ratios.

4.     Stockholders' Equity
       --------------------

          On June 19, 2000, Gaiam, Inc. sold 6,000 shares of Redeemble Class A
       preferred stock in its Internet subsidiary, Gaiam.com, Inc., at a price
       of $1,000 per share for an aggregate price of $6,000,000.  This stock is
       redeemable upon the consummation of any offering by Gaiam.com of its
       equity securities to the public pursuant to an effective registration
       statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

          During the second quarter of 2000, Gaiam issued 21,243 shares of Class
        A common stock for an acquisition, and the e-commerce rights and
        purchase option in an organic clothing manufacturer.



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                                  Gaiam, Inc.
         Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
                                  (Unaudited)
                                 June 30, 2000

5.     Earnings per Share
       ------------------

          Basic earnings per share excludes any dilutive effects of options,
       warrants, and dilutive securities.  Basic earnings per share is computed
       using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the
       period.  Diluted earnings per share is computed using the weighted
       average number of common and common stock equivalent shares outstanding
       during the period.  Common equivalent shares are excluded from the
       computation if their effect is antidilutive.  All earnings per share
       amounts for all period have been presented and conform to the Statement
       No. 128 requirements.

          The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted
       earnings per share:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                     Six Months Ended
                                                                                         June 30,
                                                                                  2000              1999
                                                                          ------------------------------------
<S>                                                                       <C>                 <C>
Numerator for basic earnings per share                                           $   403,744        $  177,630

Effect of Dilutive Securities:
  8% convertible debentures                                                                -            24,245
                                                                          ------------------------------------

Numerator for diluted earnings per share                                         $   403,744        $  201,875
                                                                          ====================================

Denominator:
  Weighted average shares for basic
     earnings per share                                                           10,848,935         8,317,822

Effect of Dilutive Securities:
  Weighted average of common stock,
     Stock options, warrants and
     convertible debentures                                                          675,591           247,110
                                                                          ------------------------------------

Denominator for diluted earnings per share                                        11,524,526         8,564,932
                                                                          ====================================

Net income per share - basic                                                     $      0.04        $     0.02
Net income per share - diluted                                                   $      0.04        $     0.02
</TABLE>



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                                  Gaiam, Inc.
         Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
                                  (Unaudited)
                                 June 30, 2000

6.     Segment Information
       -------------------

       The Company has two business segments:  Direct to Consumer and Business
       to Business; both of which sell products, services and information
       produced or purchased from other suppliers.  Although the customer bases
       do not overlap to any significant extent, the production, purchase and
       delivery processes overlap in some areas. The Company does not accumulate
       the balance sheet by segment for purposes of management review.

          Each of the two segments qualifies as such because each is more than
       10% of combined revenue.  Contribution margin is defined as net sales,
       less cost of goods sold and direct expenses.  Financial information for
       the Company's business segments was as follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                 For the Three Months                         For the Six Months
                                                    Ended June 30,                                Ended June 30,
                                              2000                   1999                   2000                   1999
                                       -----------------------------------------     -----------------------------------------
<S>                                    <C>                    <C>                     <C>                    <C>
Net revenue:
  Direct to consumer                          $ 8,922,219            $ 6,759,439            $18,731,874            $13,771,675
  Business to business                          2,463,763              1,308,630              5,212,545              3,791,405
                                       -----------------------------------------     -----------------------------------------
    Consolidated net revenue                   11,385,982              8,068,069             23,944,419             17,563,080
Contribution margin:
  Direct to consumer                              (37,836)                64,504                  6,540               (448,539)
  Business to business                            332,277               (358,718)                744,260                263,986
                                       -----------------------------------------     -----------------------------------------
    Consolidated contribution margin              294,441               (294,214)               750,800               (184,553)
Reconciliation of contribution
  margin to net income:
    Other income                                   25,872                149,140                (97,073)               201,762
    Income tax expense                            120,213                (53,968)               245,343                  6,401
    Minority interest expense                        (352)              (162,569)                 4,640               (166,822)
                                       -----------------------------------------     -----------------------------------------
Net income                                    $   200,452            $    71,463            $   403,744            $   177,630
                                       =========================================     =========================================
</TABLE>


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

    The following discussion and analysis of Gaiam's financial condition and
results of operations should be read in conjunction with the condensed
consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this document.



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Three months ended June 30, 2000 compared to three months ended June 30, 1999
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Revenues increased 41.1% to $11.4 million for the three months ended June 30,
2000 from $8.1 million during the three months ended June 30, 1999.  The
Company's internal growth rate was 33% for the second quarter of 2000, fueled
primarily by the continued success of its e-commerce business and a growing
presence of the Gaiam brand in national retailers.

Gross profit, which consists of revenues less costs of sales, increased 38.8% to
$6.7 million for the second quarter of 2000 from $4.8 million during the same
period in 1999.  As a percentage of revenue, gross profit decreased to 59.1% in
2000 from 60.1% in 1999.  This was primarily attributable to a shift in the
sales mix.  Gaiam.com generated $3.0 million in revenues for the second quarter
of 2000, and achieved a gross profit margin of 55.9%.

Selling and operating expenses, which consist primarily of sales and marketing
costs, commissions and fulfillment expenses increased 26% to $5.4 million for
the three months ended June 30, 2000 from $4.3 million for the same period in
1999.  As a percentage of revenues, selling and operating expenses decreased to
47.6% in 2000 from 53.3% in 1999.

Corporate, general and administrative expenses increased to $1 million for the
second quarter of 2000, compared to $842,045 for the corresponding period in
1999.  As a percentage of revenues, general and administrative expenses
decreased to 8.9% in 2000 from 10.4% in 1999.

Operating income, as a result of the factors described above, increased to
$294,441 for the three months ended June 30, 2000 from an operating loss
$294,214 for the three months ended June 30, 1999.

The Company recorded $121,918 in other income during the second quarter of 2000,
compared to other income of $261,940 for the comparable period in 1999.  During
1999, the Company recognized a gain on the sale of its marketable securities of
$223,014.  Interest expense declined to $96,046 for the three months ended June
30, 2000 from $112,800 for the three months ended June 30, 1999, due to a
reduction in debt levels.

Minority interest in net income was a negative $352 for the three months ended
June 30, 2000 compared to a negative $162,569 for the same period in 1999.

Income tax provision was $120,213 for the three months ended June 30, 2000 as
compared to a credit of $53,968 for the three months ended June 30, 1999.

Net income, as a result of the factors described above, increased 180.5% to
$200,452 for the three months ended June 30, 2000 from $71,463 for the
comparable period in 1999.




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Six months ended June 30, 2000 compared to six months ended June 30, 1999
-------------------------------------------------------------------------

Revenues increased 36.3% to $23.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2000
from $17.6 million during the six months ended June 30, 1999.  The Company's
internal growth rate was 29% for the first six months of 2000, fueled primarily
by the growth of its e-commerce business.

Gross profit, which consists of revenues less costs of sales, increased 37% to
$14.4 million for the first six months of 2000 from $10.5 million during the
same period in 1999.  As a percentage of revenue, gross profit increased to 60%
in 2000 from 59.7% in 1999.  This was primarily attributable to increases in the
sales of proprietary or private-labeled branded products, on which Gaiam has
better margins than other products.

Selling and operating expenses, which consist primarily of sales and marketing
costs, commissions and fulfillment expenses, increased 29.4%, less than the
revenue increase of 36.3%, to $11.5 million for the six months ended June 30,
2000 from $8.9 million for the same period in 1999. As a percentage of revenues,
selling and operating expenses decreased to 48% in 2000 from 50.5% in 1999.

Corporate, general and administrative expenses increased to $2.1 million for the
first six months of 2000, compared to $1.8 million for the corresponding period
in 1999.  As a percentage of revenues, general and administrative expenses
decreased to 8.9% in 2000 from 10.2% in 1999.

Operating income, as a result of the factors described above, increased to
$750,800 for the six months ended June 30, 2000 from an operating loss $184,553
for the six months ended June 30, 1999.

The Company recorded $45,623 in other income during the six months ended June
30, 2000, compared to other income of $409,688 for the comparable period in
1999.  During 1999, the Company recognized gains on the sale of its marketable
securities of $528,528.  Interest expense declined to $142,696 for the first
half of 2000 from $207,926 for the three months ended June 30, 1999, due to a
reduction in debt levels.

Minority interest in net income was $4,640 for the six months ended June 30,
2000 compared to a negative $166,822 for the same period in 1999.

Income tax provision of $245,343 represented 37.5% of pre-tax income for the six
months ended June 30, 2000, as compared to a $6,401 tax provision, or 37.2% of
pre-tax income, for the six months ended June 30, 1999.

Net income, as a result of the factors described above, increased 127.3% to
$403,744 for the six months ended June 30, 2000 from $177,630 for the comparable
period in 1999.




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Liquidity and Capital Resources
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    Gaiam's capital needs arise from working capital required to fund our
operations, capital expenditures related to expansions and improvements to
Gaiam's infrastructure, development of e-commerce, and funds required in
connection with the acquisitions of new businesses and its anticipated future
growth.  These capital requirements depend on numerous factors, including the
rate of market acceptance of Gaiam's product offerings, the ability to expand
Gaiam's customer base, the cost of ongoing upgrades to its product offerings,
the level of expenditures for sales and marketing, the level of investment in
distribution and other factors.  The timing and amount of these capital
requirements cannot accurately be predicted.  Additionally, Gaiam will continue
to evaluate possible investments in businesses, products and technologies, and
plans to expand its sales and marketing programs and conduct more aggressive
brand promotions.

    During the first six months of 1999, Gaiam raised $1.45 million from the
private placement of 331,429 shares of Class A common stock and $1.425 million
in debentures.  The privately placed shares were sold at $4.375 per share, and
the 8% convertible debentures matured on the earlier of one year after the date
of the debenture or the closing date of the initial public offering.  In October
1999, we repaid $500,000 of the convertible debentures and, simultaneous with
the closing of the initial public offering, converted the remaining $1.475
million in debentures to 295,000 shares of Class A common stock.

    Gaiam's initial public offering of 1,705,000 shares of Class A common
stock at $5.00 per share was completed in October 1999.  Simultaneous with this
offering, Gaiam converted $1.475 million in debentures to 295,000 shares of
Class A common stock, resulting in a total issuance of 2,000,000 shares. The
offering's underwriters also exercised their overallotment option for 102,861
additional shares during November 1999. Net proceeds to Gaiam, after deducting
all commissions and expenses associated with the offering, were $6.1 million.

    In May 2000, Gaiam consolidated its line of credit agreements with Wells
Fargo Bank into one agreement.  The new credit agreement, which extends through
January 31, 2002, permits borrowings up to $5 million based upon the collateral
value of Gaiam's accounts receivable and inventory held for resale.  Borrowings
under this agreement are secured by a pledge of Gaiam's assets.  Principal
repayment of amounts borrowed under this line of credit agreement are due either
when the collateral value of Gaiam's accounts receivable and inventory drops
below prescribed levels or upon maturity of the agreements, whichever occurs
first.  Borrowings under the Wells Fargo credit agreement bear interest at the
prime rate.  The Wells Fargo credit agreement contains various financial
covenants and also prohibits Gaiam from paying dividends to its shareholders.

    Gaiam's operating activities used net cash of  $868,107 for the six
months ended June 30, 2000 and used $4.6 million of net cash for the same period
in 1999.  Gaiam's net cash used by operating activities for 2000 arose primarily
from an increase in inventories in order to support additional revenue growth,
including store-within-store rollouts.  Net cash used




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during 1999 was primarily a result of a seasonal reduction in accounts payable
and accrued expenses.

    Gaiam's investing activities used cash of $1.3 million for the six months
ended June 30, 2000.  This use of cash arose primarily from costs associated
with the direct-to-consumer web site, and additional property and equipment
purchases to support our increasing volumes totaling $4.7 million. On June 30,
2000, Gaiam and Wholepeople.com ("Amrion"), a subsidiary of Whole Foods Market,
merged their Internet businesses into a newly formed company subsequently
renamed Gaiam.com, Inc. In exchange for contributed Internet properties, Gaiam
received 50.1% of Gaiam.com's common stock and Amrion received the remaining
49.9% of Gaiam.com's common stock. As part of this transaction, Amrion
contributed $3 million in cash, a $3 million short-term note, and other Internet
assets to Gaiam.com. During the first six months of 1999, Gaiam generated
$382,736 in cash from investing activities, largely from the sale of marketable
securities.

    During the six months ended June 30, 2000, Gaiam's financing activities
provided $6.9 million in cash.  In June 2000, Gaiam sold 6,000 shares of
Redeemable Series A Preferred Stock in Gaiam.com for a total consideration of $6
million.  During the same period in 1999, Gaiam's financing activities provided
$3.7 million in cash primarily from borrowing activities and the issuance of
common stock.

    As Gaiam continues to expand its business-to-business e-commerce presence,
we anticipate making additional investments in web site design and technology,
and, with additional planned business growth, will be investing in additional
capacity.

    We believe our available cash, cash expected to be generated from
operations, and borrowing capabilities will be sufficient to fund our operations
on both a short-term and long-term basis. However, our projected cash needs may
change as a result of acquisitions, unforeseen operational difficulties or other
factors.

    In the normal course of our business, we investigate, evaluate and discuss
acquisition, joint venture, majority and minority investment, strategic
relationship and other business combination opportunities in the Lohas industry.
In the event of any future investment, acquisition or joint venture
opportunities, we may consider using then-available liquidity, issuing equity
securities or incurring additional indebtedness.


Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

    We do not believe that any of our financial instruments have significant
risk associated with market sensitivity.



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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.    Legal Proceedings

           Gaiam is not party to any material legal proceedings.

Item 2.    Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds

           None.

Item 3.    Defaults Upon Senior Securities

           None.

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

           On June 8, 2000, Gaiam held its Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The
     shareholders elected all five currently serving directors of Gaiam to serve
     until the next annual meeting of shareholders to be held in 2001 or until
     their successors are duly elected and qualified. The results of this vote
     follow:

     Jirka Rysavy       For:  58,191,400    Withheld:  5,878
     Lynn Powers        For:  58,191,550    Withheld:  5,728
     Barnet Feinblum    For:  58,191,450    Withheld:  5,828
     Barbara Mowry      For:  58,191,500    Withheld:  5,778
     Paul Ray           For:  58,191,450    Withheld:  5,828

Item 5.    Other Information.

           None.



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

           a)  Exhibits

               27.1  Financial Data Schedule

           b)  Reports on Form 8-K.

               On July 11, 2000, Gaiam, Inc. filed a report on Form 8-K
               reporting that,




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               on June 30, 2000, Gaiam, Inc. and Wholepeople.com, Inc.
               ("Amrion") contributed their Internet properties (the
               "Contribution") into a newly formed company subsequently renamed
               Gaiam.com. Inc. The Contribution was made pursuant to the terms
               of a contribution agreement among Gaiam, Amrion, and certain
               related parties. In exchange for the contributed Internet
               properties, Gaiam received 50.1% of Gaiam.com's common stock and
               Amrion received the remaining 49.9% of Gaiam.com's common stock.
               Gaiam.com, which will continue its Internet e-commerce business,
               and will be consolidated by Gaiam with Gaiam's other operations.
               In accordance with the provisions of the instructions to Item 7
               (a) and (b) of Form 8-K, the financial statements and pro forma
               financial information required by these Items will be filed no
               later than 60 days after the date the report on Form 8-K must be
               filed.



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                                   Signatures


In accordance with the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act, the
registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf, by the undersigned,
thereunto duly authorized.



                               Gaiam, Inc.
                               (Registrant)
                               August 10, 2000

                               By:  /s/ Jirka Rysavy
                                        Jirka Rysavy
                                        Chief Executive Officer



                               By:  /s/ Janet Mathews
                                        Janet Mathews
                                        Chief Financial and Accounting Officer




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