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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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 June 30, 1997
[ ] 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: 0-11778
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SEEQ TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 94-2711298
State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
47200 Bayside Parkway
Fremont, California 94538
(510) 226-7400
(Address, including zip code, of Registrant's principal
executive offices and telephone number, including area code)
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes X No __
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Common Stock, $0.01 par value 30,322,715
(Class of common stock) (Shares outstanding at June 30, 1997)
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This report on Form 10-Q, including all exhibits, contains 14 pages.
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SEEQ TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED
FORM 10-Q
Table of Contents
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PAGE
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Item 1. Condensed Financial Statements.......................................................... 3
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations... 8
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings....................................................................... 12
Item 2. Changes in Securities................................................................... 12
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities......................................................... 12
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders..................................... 12
Item 5. Other Information....................................................................... 12
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K........................................................ 12
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEEQ TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
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Three months ended Nine months ended
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Jun. 30, Jun. 30, Jun. 30, Jun. 30,
1997 1996 1997 1996
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Revenues $ 7,611 $ 8,644 $ 22,266 $ 20,832
Cost of revenues 4,591 5,893 14,210 14,254
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Gross profit 3,020 2,751 8,056 6,578
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Operating expense
Research and development 899 890 2,581 2,594
Marketing, general and administrative 1,277 1,210 3,973 3,252
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Total operating expenses 2,176 2,100 6,554 5,846
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Income from operations 844 651 1,502 732
Interest expense (96) (49) (266) (168)
Interest and other income, net 87 67 268 308
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Income before income taxes 835 669 1,504 872
Provision for income taxes 24 19 45 25
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Net income $ 811 $ 650 $ 1,459 $ 847
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Net income per share: $ 0.03 $ 0.02 $ 0.05 $ 0.03
Shares used in per share calculation: 31,284 32,082 31,628 32,067
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See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.
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SEEQ TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
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June 30, September 30,
1997 1996
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,651 $ 3,974
Accounts receivable, less allowances 6,254 8,235
Inventories 4,603 5,352
Other current assets 259 368
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Total current assets 15,767 17,929
Property and equipment, net 4,492 4,258
Other assets 4,255 4,248
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Total assets $24,514 $26,435
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 2,418 $ 6,271
Accrued salaries, wages and employee benefits 557 586
Other accrued liabilities 1,169 1,024
Current portion of long-term obligations 1,080 895
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Total current liabilities 5,224 8,776
Long-term obligations 3,505 3,466
Stockholders' equity 15,785 14,193
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $24,514 $26,435
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See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.
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SEEQ TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
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Nine months ended
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Jun. 30, Jun. 30,
1997 1996
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income/(loss) $ 1,459 $ 847
Adjustments to reconcile net income:
Depreciation and amortization 1,262 789
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable 1,981 (2,026)
Inventories 749 (804)
Prepaid expenses and other assets (279) (879)
Accounts payable (3,853) 2,020
Accrued liabilities and long term obligations 17 (412)
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Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities 1,336 (465)
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures (50) (169)
Short-term investments in restricted account -- 3,000
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Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities (50) 2,831
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments on short term borrowings -- (3,000)
Payments of capital lease obligations (742) (453)
Proceeds from issuance of stock 133 544
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Net cash used for financing activities (609) (2,909)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 677 (543)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 3,974 3,682
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 4,651 $ 3,139
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for interest $ 266 $ 190
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITY:
Capital lease obligations for the acquisition
of equipment $ 1,065 $ 2,124
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See accompanying notes to condensed financial statements.
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SEEQ TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED
NOTES TO CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements of SEEQ
Technology Incorporated ("SEEQ" or the "Company") have been prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial
information and with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and
footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete
financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the financial
statements and the notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report to
Stockholders for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1996. These financial
statements reflect, in the opinion of management, all adjustments (which include
only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial
position and results of operations as of and for the periods indicated.
The results of operations for the nine months ended June 30, 1997 are
not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the year ending September
30, 1997.
For purposes of presentation, the Company has shown its fiscal quarters
as ending on December 31, March 31, June 30 and September 30; whereas, in fact,
the Company operates on a 52/53-week fiscal year ending on the last Sunday in
September of each year. The fiscal quarter ends are actually December 29, March
30, June 29 and September 28 for the year ending September 30, 1997 and December
31, March 31, June 30, and September 29 for the year ending September 30, 1996.
NOTE 2. INVENTORIES
Inventories were comprised of the following:
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Jun. 30, Sep. 30,
1997 1996
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(in thousands)
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Raw materials $ 11 $ 22
Work in process 935 3,147
Finished goods 3,657 2,183
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$ 4,603 $ 5,352
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NOTE 3. NON-RECURRING PRODUCTION TRANSFER COSTS
Non-recurring costs such as tooling and engineering costs resulting
from transferring production of current products to new foundries are
capitalized and amortized to cost of revenues over the shorter of: the remaining
life of the product, the term of the foundry agreement or two years.
Non-recurring costs associated with the development of new products are expensed
as research and development costs when incurred. During the nine month periods
ended June 30, 1997 and June 30, 1996 the Company capitalized $250,000 and
$713,000 of non-recurring production transfer costs, respectively. Amortization
of these costs for the nine month periods ended June 30, 1997 and June 30, 1996
was $381,000 and $137,000, respectively.
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NOTE 4. NET INCOME PER SHARE
Net income per share for the three and nine month periods ended June
30, 1997 and June 30, 1996 were determined using the treasury stock method. Net
income per common and common equivalent share is computed using the weighted
average number of shares outstanding during the respective periods, including
dilutive stock options and warrants.
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128 (FAS 128),
"Earnings Per Share (EPS)", was issued in February 1997. Under FAS 128, the
Company will be required to disclose basic EPS and diluted EPS, for all periods
for which an income statement is presented, which will replace the disclosures
currently being made for primary EPS and fully-diluted EPS. FAS 128 requires
adoption for fiscal periods ending after December 15, 1997. Pro forma disclosure
of basic EPS and diluted EPS for the current reporting and comparable periods in
the prior year are as follows:
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Three months ended Nine months ended
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Jun. 30, Jun. 30, Jun. 30, Jun. 30,
Earnings Per Share: 1997 1996 1997 1996
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Basic $0.03 $0.02 $0.05 $0.03
Diluted $0.03 $0.02 $0.05 $0.03
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NOTE 5. LITIGATION
On November 28, 1995, Level One Communications Incorporated ("Level
One") filed a complaint against the Company in the United States District Court
of Northern California alleging patent infringement. In the complaint, Level One
claims that the Company has used and sold products in violation of two of Level
One's patents. Level One seeks immediate and permanent injunctive relief
preventing the Company from making, using, or selling any devices that infringe
such patents and unspecified damages. The Company intends to vigorously contest
all of Level One's claims. Based on the Company's review to date, management
believes that the Company has meritous defenses to the claims asserted by Level
One and that the outcome of these legal proceedings will not have a material
adverse effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations,
although there can be no assurance as to such matters. Patent litigation is
often highly complex, can extend for a protracted period of time, can involve
substantial expense to the Company and may divert the attention of the Company's
management and technical personnel, which can substantially increase the cost of
such litigation. There can be no assurance that such costs and diversion of
resources will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's business,
financial condition and results of operations.
On June 25, 1996, Praxair, Inc. ("Praxair") filed a complaint against
the Company arising out of a nitrogen supply contract between the Company and
the plaintiff. The Complaint purports to state causes of action for breach of
contract and promissory estoppel. Praxair alleges that as a result of purported
breaches of the nitrogen supply contract, the Company owes Praxair approximately
$1,300,000 plus cost of suit, not including attorney's fees. The Company intends
to contest all of Praxair's claims vigorously. Based on the Company's review to
date, management believes that the claims asserted by Praxair are without merit.
However, there can be no assurance that Praxair will not obtain a favorable
result in the lawsuit which could have a material adverse effect on the
Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Interim
Condensed Financial Statements and Notes thereto and the SEEQ Technology
Incorporated Annual Report and annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended September 30, 1996.
This report contains forward looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties. The statements contained in this report that are not purely
historical are forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of
the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934,
including without limitation, statements regarding the Company's expectations,
beliefs, intentions or strategies regarding the future. All forward looking
statements included in this report are based on information available to the
Company on the date hereof, and the Company assumes no obligation to update any
such forward looking statements. The Company's actual results could differ
materially from those discussed in any such forward looking statements. Factors
that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to those
discussed under the captions "Legal Proceedings" and "Factors Affecting
Operating Results" contained herein and under the caption "Business Risks" in
the Company's fiscal 1996 annual report on form 10K.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Revenues
Net revenues were $7,611,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 1997, a
decrease of $1,033,000 or 12% from net revenues of $8,644,000 for the third
quarter of fiscal 1996. Net revenues were $22,266,000 in the nine month period
ended June 30, 1997 compared to $20,832,000 for the nine month period ended June
30, 1996, an increase of $1,434,000 or 7%. In the third quarter of fiscal 1997,
products servicing the Fast Ethernet market accounted for approximately 66% of
revenues compared to 39% of revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 1996. Two
customers, Cabletron and Bay Networks accounted for approximately 35% and 25% of
revenues in the quarter ended June 30, 1997, respectively. Bay Networks, Serial
Systems and Solectron accounted for approximately 50%, 18% and 12% of revenues
for the three months ended June 30, 1996, respectively. During the first nine
months of fiscal 1997, the Company obtained adequate levels of product from its
foundries and experienced an increase in demand for its Fast Ethernet products.
During the first nine months of fiscal 1996, production volumes were not
sufficient to meet demand due primarily to issues relating to the transfer of
products to new foundries. Revenues from Fast Ethernet products were
approximately 53% and 26% of total revenues for the nine month periods ended
June 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively. For the nine month period ended June 30,
1997, Bay Networks and Cabletron accounted for approximately 24% and 15% of
revenues, respectively. For the nine month period ended June 30, 1996, Bay
Networks and Serial Systems accounted for approximately 34% and 16% of revenues,
respectively. No other customer accounted for more than 10% of revenues for the
three and nine month periods ended June 30, 1997 and June 30, 1996.
Gross Product Margins
The Company includes in cost of revenues all costs associated with
subcontractor manufacturing, electrical testing, subcontractor assembly and
final test of its integrated circuits and subsystems, warehousing, shipping,
product returns and reserves for inventory obsolescence. Allowances for product
returns are netted against revenues. Gross profit for the third quarter of
fiscal 1997 was $3,020,000 or 40% of net revenues, an increase of $269,000 over
the third quarter of fiscal 1996's gross profit of $2,751,000 or 32% of net
revenues. For the nine month period ended June 30, 1997, the gross profit margin
was $8,056,000 or 36% of net revenues, compared to $6,578,000 or 32% of net
revenues for the comparable period of fiscal 1996. The increase in gross profit
margins is primarily attributable to changes in product mix, a decline in low
margin 10Mbps transceiver revenues, a shift to higher margin products
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and lower production costs, all of which were partially offset by the
underutilization of manufacturing capacity. Gross margins in future periods will
be affected primarily by revenue levels and changes in product mix, average
selling prices, factory utilization, wafer yields, the introduction of new
products and changes in manufacturing costs.
Research and Development
Research and development expenditures increased $9,000 from $890,000 in
the third quarter of fiscal 1996 to $899,000 in the third quarter of fiscal
1997, primarily due to an increase in payroll costs and partially offset by a
decrease in outside consulting services for new product development. For the
nine month periods ended June 30, 1996 and 1997, research and development
expenses decreased $13,000 from $2,594,000 to $2,581,000, respectively. As a
percentage of net revenues, research and development expenditures increased from
10% in the third quarter of fiscal 1996 to 12% in the third quarter of fiscal
1997 and decreased as a percentage of net revenues from 13% to 12% for the nine
month periods ended June 30, 1996 and 1997, respectively, primarily due to
change in revenue levels. The Company expects that the level of research and
development spending will increase in absolute dollars in the next several
quarters as a result of increased development efforts on new LAN products, but
may vary as a percentage of net revenues.
Marketing, General and Administrative Expenses
Marketing, general and administrative expenses increased from
$1,210,000, or 14% of revenues in the third quarter of fiscal 1996 to
$1,277,000, or 17% or revenues in the third quarter of fiscal 1997. For the nine
month periods ended June 30, 1996 and 1997, marketing, general and
administrative expenses increased from $3,252,000, or 16% of revenues, to
$3,973,000, or 18% or revenues, respectively. The dollar increases are primarily
attributable to higher commissions for outside sales representatives due to the
growth in net revenues and increased expenses associated with legal proceedings.
The Company anticipates that the level of marketing, general and administrative
expenses will vary in future periods based on expected revenue growth.
Interest and other, net
Interest expense increased from $49,000 in the fiscal quarter of fiscal
1996 to $96,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 1997 and from $168,000 for the
nine months ending June 30, 1996 to $266,000 for the nine months ending June 30,
1997, due primarily to increased capital lease obligations. Interest and other
income, net increased from $67,000 in the third quarter of fiscal 1996 to
$87,000 in the second quarter of fiscal 1997 and decreased from $308,000 for the
nine months ended June 30, 1996 to $268,000 for the nine months ended June 30,
1997. The fluctuations in interest income are directly affected by average cash
balances.
Income Taxes
The Company's provision for income taxes is due primarily to expected
alternative minimum state and federal income taxes.
FACTORS AFFECTING OPERATING RESULTS
The Company's quarterly operating results have varied significantly in
the past and are likely to vary significantly in the future, depending on a
number of factors, many of which are outside the control of the Company. These
factors include fluctuations in manufacturing yields, the timing of introduction
of new products by the Company and its competitors, changes in the markets
addressed by the Company's products, market acceptance of the Company's and its
customers' products, the volume and timing of orders received, changes in the
Company's product mix and customer base, the timing and extent of research and
development expenditures, the availability and cost of semiconductor wafers from
outside foundries, product obsolescence, price erosion, competitive factors,
litigation expenses, cyclical
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semiconductor industry conditions and general economic conditions. The Company's
net revenue and cost of revenues may vary depending upon the mix of products
sold. Any unfavorable change in manufacturing yields or product mix, delays in
new product introductions, underutilization of manufacturing capacity, increased
price competition or other factors could have a material adverse effect on the
Company's operating results and financial condition. Historically, average
selling prices in the semiconductor industry have decreased over the life of any
particular product. There can be no assurance that the average selling prices of
the Company's current or future products will not be subject to significant
pricing pressures. In addition, the Company's business is characterized by
short-term orders and shipment schedules, and customer orders typically can be
canceled or rescheduled without significant penalty to the customer. Due to the
absence of significant noncancellable backlog, the Company typically plans its
production and inventory levels based on internal forecasts of customer demand,
which are highly unpredictable and can fluctuate substantially. In addition, the
Company is limited in its ability to reduce costs quickly in response to any
revenue shortfalls, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company's
business, operating results and financial condition. Due to the foregoing
factors, it is possible that in some future quarter the Company's operating
results will be below the expectations of public market analysts and investors.
In such event, the price of the Company's Common Stock would likely be
materially adversely affected.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company has satisfied its cash requirements principally through
cash flow from operations, borrowings under bank lines of credit, capital lease
financing and the public and private sale of securities.
The Company believes that existing sources of liquidity, anticipated
cash flow from operations, and borrowings under the Company's credit facility
will be adequate to satisfy its cash requirements at least through the end of
fiscal 1997. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will have
adequate resources to satisfy such requirements. It may become necessary for the
Company to raise funds from debt and/or equity financing. There can be no
assurance that such funds will be available on terms acceptable to the Company,
if at all. Issuance of additional equity securities could result in dilution to
stockholders. The inability to fund capital requirements would have a material
adverse effect on the Company's business, financial condition and results of
operations.
The Company's cash and cash equivalents balance increased from
$3,974,000 as of September 30, 1996 to $4,651,000 as of June 30, 1997, primarily
from cash provided by operating activities, and partially offset by capital
expenditures and payments of capital lease obligations.
Operating Activities
Cash flows provided by operating activities were $1,336,000 for the
nine months ended June 30, 1997 compared to cash flows used for operating
activities of $465,000 for the nine months ended June 30, 1996. The increase is
a result of higher net income and depreciation, the collection of accounts
receivable and partially offset by a decrease in accounts payable.
Investing Activities
Cash flows provided by investing activities were $2,831,000 during the
first nine months of fiscal 1996, including $3,000,000 from the maturity of
short term investments of restricted cash, the proceeds of which were used to
pay off the Company's short term borrowings. Net capital expenditures decreased
to $50,000 during the nine month period ended June 30, 1997 from $169,000 for
the nine month period ended June, 1996.
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Financing Activities
Cash flows used for financing activities were $609,000 in the nine
month period ended June 30, 1997 compared to $2,909,000 in the nine month period
ended June 30, 1996. During the nine month period ended June 30, 1996, the
Company paid off short term borrowings of $3,000,000 with restricted cash. Net
proceeds from the issuance of stock pursuant to the exercise of warrants, stock
options and the Company's employee periodic stock purchase plan were $544,000
for the first nine months of fiscal 1996 compared to $133,000 for the first nine
months of fiscal 1997. Principal payments against capital lease obligations were
$453,000 for the nine months ended June 30, 1996 compared to $742,000 for the
nine months ended June 30, 1997.
In November 1993, the Company entered into a two-year line of credit
agreement, subject to renewal, with the CIT Group ("CIT"). Although the Company
was not required to make use of the bank line of credit, during the second
quarter of fiscal 1994 it used cash resources to reduce its effective short-term
credit borrowings interest rate by borrowing the minimum required borrowings of
$3,000,000 under a secured bank line of credit with CIT, and investing the
proceeds in a short-term certificate of deposit (restricted cash). Effective
November 22, 1995, the Company renewed the credit facility with CIT for a two
year term. Under the renewed credit agreement, the minimum borrowing requirement
was reduced to $1,500,000 and was only applicable in the event the Company had a
loan balance outstanding with CIT. Thus the Company liquidated its restricted
cash and repaid the note payable to bank in the first quarter of fiscal 1996.
The credit agreement with CIT was terminated by the Company in August 1996.
In August 1996, the Company entered into a one-year revolving line of
credit agreement with Silicon Valley Bank. This credit agreement was renewed by
the Company in July 1997. Under the terms of the revolving line of credit, the
Company can borrow the lesser of $7,000,000 or an amount determined by a formula
applied to eligible accounts receivable, at a variable interest rate equal to
the prime rate plus 0.25%. The revolving line of credit is secured by a security
interest in the Company's assets, including intellectual property and expires
August 5, 1998. The loan agreement requires the Company to remain profitable
each fiscal quarter and to maintain certain quarterly financial ratios. The loan
agreement also requires the Company to maintain a level of tangible net worth
which, in effect, limits the ability of the Company to make payments of cash
dividends. There were no borrowings outstanding under this revolving line of
credit as of June 30, 1997.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
On November 28, 1995, Level One Communications Incorporated ("Level
One") filed a complaint against the Company in the United States District Court
of Northern California alleging patent infringement. In the complaint, Level One
claims that the Company has used and sold products in violation of two of Level
One's patents. Level One seeks immediate and permanent injunctive relief
preventing the Company from making, using, or selling any devices that infringe
such patents and unspecified damages. The Company intends to vigorously contest
all of Level One's claims. Based on the Company's review to date, management
believes that the Company has meritous defenses to the claims asserted by Level
One and that the outcome of these legal proceedings will not have a material
adverse effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations,
although there can be no assurance as to such matters. Patent litigation is
often highly complex, can extend for a protracted period of time, can involve
substantial expense to the Company and may divert the attention of the Company's
management and technical personnel, which can substantially increase the cost of
such litigation. There can be no assurance that such costs and diversion of
resources will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's business,
financial condition and results of operations.
On June 25, 1996, Praxair, Inc. ("Praxair") filed a complaint against
the Company arising out of a nitrogen supply contract between the Company and
the plaintiff. The Complaint purports to state causes of action for breach of
contract and promissory estoppel. Praxair alleges that as a result of purported
breaches of the nitrogen supply contract, the Company owes Praxair approximately
$1,300,000 plus cost of suit, not including attorney's fees. The Company intends
to contest all of Praxair's claims vigorously. Based on the Company's review to
date, management believes that the claims asserted by Praxair are without merit.
However, there can be no assurance that Praxair will not obtain a favorable
result in the lawsuit which could have a material adverse effect on the
Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES
Not applicable.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
Not applicable.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits:
27.1 Financial Data Schedule
(b) No reports on Form 8-K were filed for the period for which this
report is being filed.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this Report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
SEEQ TECHNOLOGY INCORPORATED
(Registrant)
Dated: August 7, 1997 By:
/s/ Phillip J. Salsbury
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Phillip J. Salsbury
President and Chief Executive Officer
Dated: August 7, 1997 By:
/s/ Gary R. Fish
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Gary R. Fish
Vice President, Finance, Chief
Financial Officer and Secretary
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Description
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27.1 Financial Data Schedule
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