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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
FORM 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 1998
Commission file number 1-11460
NTN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 31-1103425
(State of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
The Campus 5966 La Place Court, Carlsbad, California 92008
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(760) 438-7400
(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 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
filing requirements for the past 90 days.
YES X NO________
Number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes of common
stock, as of August 12, 1998 26,873,000 shares of common stock, $.005 par value.
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PART I--FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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NTN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
June 30,
1998 December 31,
Assets (Unaudited) 1997
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<S> <C> <C>
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 5,463,000 4,764,000
Accounts receivable, net 2,086,000 2,724,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 843,000 902,000
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Total current assets 8,392,000 8,390,000
Broadcast equipment and fixed assets, net 7,714,000 7,973,000
Software development costs, net 2,762,000 3,697,000
Note receivable 70,000 --
Other assets 126,000 211,000
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Total assets $ 19,064,000 20,271,000
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable 700,000 914,000
Accrued expenses 3,123,000 4,006,000
Accrual for management severance 828,000 1,154,000
Obligations under capital lease 185,000 46,000
Deferred revenue 765,000 1,483,000
Customer deposits 681,000 770,000
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Total current liabilities 6,282,000 8,373,000
Obligations under capital lease 392,000 179,000
Accrual for settlement warrants 1,593,000 1,516,000
Accrual for management severance 840,000 1,093,000
Other long-term liabilities 300,000 384,000
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Total liabilities 9,407,000 11,545,000
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Shareholders' equity:
Series A 10% cumulative convertible preferred stock, $.005 par
value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; 161,000 issued and
outstanding at June 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997, respectively 1,000 1,000
Series B 4% cumulative convertible preferred stock, $.005 par
value, 85,000 shares authorized; 56,000 and 70,000 shares issued
and outstanding at June 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997,
respectively 1,000 1,000
Common stock, $.005 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized;
26,873,000 and 23,677,000 shares issued and outstanding at
June 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997, respectively 134,000 118,000
Additional paid-in capital 71,143,000 70,541,000
Accumulated deficit (58,623,000) (58,596,000)
Treasury stock, 330,000 and 782,000 shares at June 30, 1998
and December 31, 1997, respectively, at cost (2,999,000) (3,339,000)
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Total shareholders' equity 9,657,000 8,726,000
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 19,064,000 20,271,000
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</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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NTN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
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June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30,
1998 1997 1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Network services $ 4,549,000 4,774,000 9,410,000 9,443,000
Online/Internet services 577,000 627,000 1,174,000 1,475,000
Advertising revenues 246,000 189,000 416,000 434,000
Other revenues 558,000 671,000 1,102,000 1,449,000
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Total revenues 5,930,000 6,261,000 12,102,000 12,801,000
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Operating expenses:
Direct operating costs 1,661,000 1,867,000 2,727,000 4,028,000
Selling, general and administrative 2,586,000 3,416,000 6,205,000 9,831,000
Litigation, legal and professional fees 329,000 714,000 656,000 1,058,000
Equipment lease expense 274,000 232,000 507,000 466,000
Stock-based compensation expense -- 630,000 165,000 2,513,000
Depreciation and amortization 1,170,000 1,123,000 2,516,000 2,424,000
Research and development 202,000 400,000 220,000 800,000
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Total operating expenses 6,222,000 8,382,000 12,996,000 21,120,000
----------------- ------------------ ------------------- -------------------
Operating loss (292,000) (2,121,000) (894,000) (8,319,000)
Other income (expense):
Interest income 63,000 84,000 127,000 146,000
Interest expense (70,000) (191,000) (145,000) (402,000)
Gain on sale of interest in subsidiary 1,643,000 -- 1,643,000 --
----------------- ------------------ ------------------- -------------------
Total other income (expense) 1,636,000 (107,000) 1,625,000 (256,000)
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Income (loss) before income taxes 1,344,000 (2,228,000) 731,000 (8,575,000)
Provision for income taxes -- -- -- --
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Net income (loss) $ 1,344,000 (2,228,000) 731,000 (8,575,000)
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Accretion of beneficial conversion
feature on preferred stock 194,000 -- 758,000 --
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Net income (loss) available to
common shareholders $ 1,150,000 (2,228,000) (27,000) (8,575,000)
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Net income (loss) per common share-basic $ 0.04 (0.10) -- (0.37)
================= ================== =================== ===================
Net income (loss) per common share-diluted $ 0.04 (0.10) -- (0.37)
================= ================== =================== ===================
Weighted average shares outstanding-basic 25,877,000 22,345,000 24,834,000 23,303,000
================= ================== =================== ===================
Weighted average shares outstanding-diluted 31,523,000 22,345,000 31,635,000 23,303,000
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</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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NTN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30,
1998 1997 1998 1997
----------------- ---------------- --------------- ----------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from (used in) operating activities:
Net income (loss) $ 1,344,000 (2,228,000) 731,000 (8,575,000)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)
to net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities:
Gain on sale of interest in subsidiary (1,643,000) -- (1,643,000) --
Depreciation and amortization 1,170,000 1,171,000 2,516,000 2,424,000
Provision for doubtful accounts 225,000 250,000 625,000 475,000
Loss from disposition of broadcast
equipment 60,000 -- 120,000 --
Non-cash compensation charges -- 630,000 165,000 2,513,000
Accreted interest expense 65,000 -- 132,000 --
Stock issued in settlement of litigation -- 56,000 -- 112,000
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable 580,000 (734,000) (482,000) (1,012,000)
Prepaid expenses and other assets (160,000) 2,740,000 66,000 3,331,000
Accounts payable and accrued expense (185,000) 683,000 (917,000) (1,015,000)
Deferred revenue (589,000) 17,000 (442,000) 232,000
Customer deposits (27,000) (82,000) (89,000) (200,000)
Accruals for management severance and
other long-term liabilities (275,000) (1,801,000) (663,000) (98,000)
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Net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities 565,000 702,000 119,000 (1,813,000)
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Cash flows from (used in) investing activities:
Capital expenditures (706,000) (151,000) (1,167,000) (809,000)
Issuance of note receivable -- -- (70,000) --
Software development costs (19,000) (276,000) (22,000) (585,000)
Proceeds from sale of subsidiary 1,862,000 -- 1,862,000 --
----------------- ---------------- --------------- ----------------
Net cash provided by (used in)
investing activities 1,137,000 (427,000) 603,000 (1,394,000)
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</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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NTN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited), Continued
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
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June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30,
1998 1997 1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from (used in) financing activities:
Principal payments on debt $ -- (5,570,000) -- (5,570,000)
Proceeds from issuance of debt -- 4,315,000 -- 4,470,000
Principal payments under capital lease
obligations (2,000) -- (23,000) --
Proceeds from issuance of common stock,
less issuance costs paid in cash -- 559,000 -- 773,000
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Net cash used in financing
activities (2,000) (696,000) (23,000) (327,000)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash 1,700,000 (421,000) 699,000 (3,534,000)
equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
3,763,000 3,466,000 4,764,000 6,579,000
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 5,463,000 3,045,000 5,463,000 3,045,000
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest $ -- -- 5,000 --
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Income taxes $ -- -- -- --
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Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing
and financing activities:
Equipment acquired under capital leases $ 375,000 -- 375,000 --
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Issuance of common stock in exchange for
cancellation of options and warrants $ -- -- 212,000 --
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Issuance of common stock in settlement of
legal claim $ -- -- 132,000 --
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Preferred dividend paid in common stock $ 8,000 -- 8,000 --
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</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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NTN COMMUNICATIONS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)
1. Basis of Presentation
In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial
statements include all adjustments that are necessary for a fair presentation of
the financial position of NTN Communications, Inc. and subsidiaries
(collectively "the Company") and the results of its operations and its cash
flows for the interim periods presented. Management has elected to omit
substantially all notes to the Company's consolidated financial statements
pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of
results to be expected for any other interim period or for the year ending
December 31, 1998.
The consolidated financial statements for the three and six months
ended June 30, 1998 and June 30, 1997 are unaudited and should be read in
conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto
included in the Company's Form 10-K, as amended, filed for the year ended
December 31, 1997.
Certain items in the prior period consolidated financial statements
have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
2. Earnings (Loss) Per Share
The following table sets forth the computation of diluted earnings per
share for the three and six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
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June 30, June 30, June 30, June 30,
1998 1997 1998 1997
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Numerator for diluted earnings per share -
Net income (loss) available to common
shareholders $ 1,150,000 (2,228,000) (27,000) (8,575,000)
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Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share -
Weighted average shares 25,877,000 22,345,000 24,834,000 23,303,000
Potential effect of dilutive securities:
Employee stock options and director fees 579,000 -- 383,000 --
Warrants 148,000 -- 74,000 --
Litigation settlements and management
severance(1) 2,088,000 -- 2,467,000 --
Convertible preferred stock 2,831,000 -- 3,877,000 --
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Potentially dilutive common shares 5,646,000 -- 6,801,000 --
------------ -------------- ------------- -------------
Denominator for diluted earnings per share -
Adjusted weighted average shares and assumed
conversions 31,523,000 22,345,000 31,635,000 23,303,000
============ ============== ============= =============
Basic earnings (loss) per common share $ 0.04 (0.10) -- (0.37)
============ ============== ============= =============
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share $ 0.04 (0.10) -- (0.37)
============ ============== ============= =============
</TABLE>
Reflected in net income (loss) available to common shareholders for the
three and six months ended June 30, 1998 is the accretion of the beneficial
conversion feature on the Series B Preferred Stock in the amount of $194,000 and
$758,000, respectively. The amount of the beneficial conversion feature is
measured at the date of issue of the convertible security as the difference
between the conversion price and the market value of the common stock into which
the security is convertible. This amount is accounted for as a non-cash dividend
on the convertible preferred stock with the same amount credited to additional
paid-in capital, allocated over the period from issuance to first
convertibility. Therefore, there is no impact to total shareholders' equity. The
beneficial conversion feature was given effect as of January 1, 1998 as the
impact to 1997 was not material to the consolidated financial statements. At
June 30, 1998 the beneficial conversion feature was fully accreted.
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(1) Effective June 27, 1998, the Company's option to settle management severance
obligations in stock expired. As a result, 1,112,000 of potentially dilutive
securities at June 27, 1998 also expired and, therefore, will have no future
dilutive impact on earnings per share.
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3. Subsequent Events
The following significant events have occurred subsequent to December
31, 1997:
On April 1, 1998, the Company reached an agreement in principle with
Omnigon, a California corporation, to sell up to 80% of the equity of its
subsidiary IWN, Inc. (IWN) to Omnigon on or before May 31, 1998. Omnigon paid
the Company $100,000 in April 1998 and an additional $100,000 in May 1998 for
the option to acquire IWN under specific terms. Subsequently, however, the
Company terminated negotiations with Omnigon for the proposed sale of IWN. As
agreed, the Company used the non-refundable payments made by Omnigon to pay the
operating expenses of IWN prior to the cancellation of the proposed transaction.
NTN redirected IWN's business strategy toward the Australian and Asian
marketplace, and building upon its existing venture in that market with IWN
Australasia Limited (IWN-A). NTN and IWN-A, in which NTN holds a 25% equity
interest, have agreed that IWN will provide research and development and
technical support for IWN-A operations over the next several months. IWN-A will
fund the development and support activities and, therefore, NTN will not incur
operating expenses while building the value of the IWN-A operations. NTN and
IWN-A have also agreed they will work to develop a more comprehensive strategy
during the coming months to build the asset base of IWN-A in the Australian, New
Zealand and Asian marketplace.
On June 16, 1998, the Company sold 82.5% of its interest in LearnStar,
Inc. (LearnStar) to NewStar Learning Systems, L.L.C. (NewStar) for $1,862,000.
The transaction resulted in a gain of $1,643,000, which is included in other
income for the three and six months ended June 30, 1998. Sally A Zoll, President
of LearnStar, and Joe King, a partner with former NTN Director Ed Frazier in
Frazier/King Media Holding, each hold an equity interest in NewStar. Upon
closing of the transaction, Ed Frazier resigned from the Board of Directors of
NTN in order to avoid any perception of a conflict of interest between his
ongoing business relationship with Mr. King and NTN's continued minority
interest in LearnStar.
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Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
General
NTN Communications, Inc. is a leading producer and programmer of
multi-player television, online and Internet entertainment. The Company
broadcasts to a variety of delivery platforms 24 hours a day, providing
entertainment and informational programming, including multi-player sports and
trivia games. The NTN Network distributes programming to more than 15 million
viewer/participants per month throughout North America through hospitality
locations, such as hotels, bars, and restaurants.
Results of Operations
Three months ended June 30, 1998 and June 30, 1997
Operations for the three months ended June 30, 1998 resulted in a net
income of $1,344,000 compared to a net loss of $2,228,000 for the three months
ended June 30, 1997. The operating results for the second quarter of 1998
include a gain of $1,643,000 related to the sale of a majority interest in one
of the Company's subsidiaries.
Total revenues decreased 5% to $5,930,000 for the three months ended
June 30, 1998 from $6,261,000 for the three months ended June 30, 1997. This
occurred primarily due to declines in Network Services, Online/Internet and
other revenues, offset by increases in advertising.
Network Service revenues decreased 5% to $4,549,000 for the three
months ended June 30, 1998 from $4,774,000 for the three months ended June 30,
1997. This occurred primarily due to a reduction in the average billing rate.
Revenue from Online/Internet decreased 8% to $577,000 for the three
months ended June 30, 1998 from $627,000 for the three months ended June 30,
1997. The decrease is primarily a result of the Company entering into a new
contract with its Internet partner, America Online. During the three months
ended June 30, 1997 America Online paid the Company a fee to renegotiate its
then existing contract. The new agreement, dated as of December 1, 1997,
provides for a flat monthly fee rather than fees based on AOL member usage of
the Company's content.
Advertising revenues increased 30% to $246,000 for the three months
ended June 30, 1998 from $189,000 for the three months ended June 30, 1997. This
increase is primarily related to the retention of two leading advertising sales
and marketing firms during the second quarter of 1998, which resulted in
increased advertising sales for the three months ended June 30, 1998.
Other revenue, which consists primarily of certain sales generated by
the Company's licensee in Canada, and other non-recurring revenue items,
decreased 17% to $558,000 for the three months ended June 30, 1998 from $671,000
for the three months ended June 30, 1997. This decrease is primarily due to
other revenues recorded during the three months ended June 30, 1997, such as
non-recurring revenues related to the liquidation of whole-life insurance
polices for certain former officers.
Direct operating costs decreased 11% to $1,661,000 for the three months
ended June 30, 1998 from $1,867,000 for the three months ended June 30, 1997.
This decrease relates to a reduction in site visit fees, commissions and other
field expenses due to (i) the Company's decreased reliance on independent
representatives in favor of employed field and marketing personnel and (ii) a
revision, effective January 1, 1998, in the Company's commission and bonus
structure for all field personnel. These decreases were offset by approximately
$360,000 for costs incurred to realign the satellite dishes at hospitality
locations to receive broadcast transmissions from the Galaxy III-R satellite
when the PanAmSat Galaxy IV satellite failed to operate in May 1998.
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Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 24% to
$2,586,000 for the three months ended June 30, 1998 from $3,416,000 for the
three months ended June 30, 1997. The decrease is primarily attributable to
management's implementation of an organizational and strategic restructuring
aimed at reducing overhead costs. The restructuring involved a workforce
reduction, including five senior officers, the buy-out of many high-rate lease
commitments, and restructuring of management personnel and responsibilities.
This restructuring has resulted in overall cost reductions including payroll and
related costs, travel, entertainment and facility expenses. This decrease was
partially offset by an increase in employee-related costs associated with the
shift from independent representatives to employed field and marketing staff.
Litigation, legal and professional fees decreased 54% to $329,000 for
the three months ended June 30, 1998 from $714,000 for the three months ended
June 30, 1997. During the three months ended June 30, 1997 an accrual was
recorded for pending litigation totaling $400,000. Subsequently, the litigation
was settled and the fees were paid. No such accrual was required for the three
months ended June 30, 1998.
There were no stock-based compensation expenses for the three months
ended June 30, 1998, compared to $630,000 for the three months ended June 30,
1997. The 1997 charges related to the reorganization of the Company's executive
management personnel.
Research and development expenses decreased 50% to $202,000 for the
three months ended June 30, 1998 from $400,000 for the three months ended June
30, 1997. The decrease is due to the Company completing or nearing completion of
new business development services, which began in early 1997. These efforts
include America Online, implementation of the Company website, Bell Canada and
GTE Mainstreet. For the three-month period ended June 30, 1998, the Company's
research and development efforts have focused primarily on the upgrade of the
NTN network.
Interest expense decreased 63% to $70,000 for the three months ended
June 30, 1998 from $191,000 for the three months ended June 30, 1997. The
decrease is due primarily to interest expense recorded in connection with the
Symphony put option, which was paid in full in June 1997.
In June 1998, the Company sold 82.5% of its interest in LearnStar to
NewStar for $1,862,000. The transaction resulted in a gain of $1,643,000, which
is included in other income for the three months ended June 30, 1998.
Six months ended June 30, 1998 and June 30, 1997
Operations for the six months ended June 30, 1998 resulted in a net
income of $731,000 compared to a net loss of $8,575,000 for the six months ended
June 30, 1997. The operating results for the six months ended June 30, 1998
include a gain of $1,643,000 related to the sale of a majority interest in one
of the Company's subsidiaries. The 1997 results include significant charges
which related only to 1997, including a $5,252,000 charge for management
reorganization and a $650,000 charge related to defective broadcast equipment.
Total revenues decreased 5% to $12,102,000 for the six months ended
June 30, 1998 from $12,801,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1997. This
occurred primarily due to a reduction in Online/Internet Service fees and
non-recurring other revenues.
Revenue from Online/Internet Services decreased 20% to $1,174,000 for
the six months ended June 30, 1998 from $1,475,000 for the six months ended June
30, 1997. The decrease is primarily a result of the Company entering into a new
contract with its Internet partner, America Online. During the six months ended
June 30, 1997 America Online paid the Company a fee to renegotiate its then
existing contract. The new agreement, dated as of December 1, 1997, provides for
a flat monthly fee rather than fees based on AOL member usage of the Company's
content.
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Other revenue, which consists primarily of certain sales generated by
the Company's lessee in Canada, and other non-recurring revenue items, decreased
24% to $1,102,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1998 from $1,449,000 for the
six months ended June 30, 1997. This decrease in other revenue is due in part to
a one-time settlement adjustment with the Company's lessee in Canada.
Additionally, other revenue for the six months ended June 30, 1997 included
non-recurring items such as revenues related to the liquidation of whole-life
insurance polices for certain former officers and a building lease rebate.
Direct operating costs decreased 32% to $2,727,000 for the six months
ended June 30, 1998 from $4,028,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1997. This
decrease relates to a reduction in site visit fees, commissions and other field
expenses due to (i) the Company's decreased reliance on independent
representatives in favor of employed field and marketing personnel and (ii) a
revision, effective January 1, 1998, in the Company's commission and bonus
structure for all field personnel. Additionally, the direct costs for the six
months ended June 30, 1997 included a $650,000 charge related to defective
broadcast equipment. No such charge was necessary for the six months ended June
30, 1998. These decreases were offset by approximately $360,000 for costs
incurred to realign the satellite dishes at hospitality locations to receive
broadcast transmissions from the Galaxy III-R satellite when the PanAmSat Galaxy
IV satellite failed to operate.
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased 37% to
$6,205,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1998 from $9,831,000 for the six
months ended June 30, 1997. Excluding the charges of $3,277,000 related to a
management reorganization in the six months ended June 30, 1997, selling,
general and administrative expenses decreased $349,000 in the six months ended
June 30, 1998 as compared to the same period of 1997. The decrease is primarily
attributable to management's implementation of an organizational and strategic
restructuring aimed at reducing overhead costs. The restructuring involved a
workforce reduction, including five senior officers, the buy-out of many
high-rate lease commitments, and restructuring of management personnel and
responsibilities. This restructuring has resulted in overall cost reductions
including payroll and related costs, travel, entertainment and facility
expenses. This decrease was partially offset by an increase in employee-related
costs associated with the shift from independent representatives to employed
field and marketing staff.
Litigation, legal and professional fees decreased 38% to $656,000 for
the six months ended June 30, 1998 from $1,058,000 for the six months ended June
30, 1997. During the six months ended June 30, 1997 an accrual was recorded for
pending litigation totaling $400,000. Subsequently, the litigation was settled
and the fees were paid. No such accrual was required for the six months ended
June 30, 1998.
Stock-based compensation decreased 93% to $165,000 for the six months
ended June 30, 1998 from $2,513,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1997.
Charges for both of these six month periods relate to the reorganization of the
Company's executive management personnel.
Research and development expenses decreased 73% to $220,000 for the six
months ended June 30, 1998 from $800,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1997.
The decrease is due to the Company completing or nearing completion of new
business development services, which began in early 1997. These efforts include
America Online, implementation of the Company website, Bell Canada and GTE
Mainstreet. For the six-month period ended June 30, 1998, the Company's research
and development efforts have focused primarily on the upgrade of the NTN
network.
Interest expense decreased 64% to $145,000 for the six months ended
June 30, 1998 from $402,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1997. The decrease
is due primarily to interest expense recorded in connection with the Symphony
put option, which was paid in full in June 1997.
In June 1998, the Company sold 82.5% of its interest in LearnStar to
NewStar for $1,862,000. The transaction resulted in a gain of $1,643,000, which
is included in other income for the six months ended June 30, 1998.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
At June 30, 1998, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $5,463,000
and a working capital surplus (current assets in excess of current liabilities)
of $2,110,000, compared to cash and cash equivalents of $4,764,000 and a working
capital surplus of $17,000 at December 31, 1997. Net cash provided by operations
was $119,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1998 and net cash used in
operations was $1,813,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1997. Included in
net cash used in operations for the six months ended June 30, 1998 were
severance payments made by the Company in compliance with management
reorganization agreements with former officers totaling $605,000. Net cash
provided by investing activities was $603,000 for the six months ended June 30,
1998 and net cash used in investing activities was $1,394,000 for the six months
ended June 30, 1997. Included in investing activities for the six months ended
June 30, 1998 were $1,167,000 in capital expenditures and the proceeds of the
sale of an 82.5% interest in the Company's subsidiary, Learnstar, Inc. of
$1,862,000. Net cash used in financing activities was $23,000 and $327,000 for
the six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
The Company is in the process of implementing its plan to upgrade its
network, including improvements to its Playmakers(R) and related technology, as
well as migrating to a Windows-based platform. These plans to date have been
implemented using internally generated funds. The Company believes that its cash
on hand and anticipated cash flows from its operations will be sufficient to
meet the Company's operating needs through 1998. The Company may, however,
obtain additional financing to support its planned expansion of the NTN Network
domestically and internationally. Capital financing possibilities may include
(i) licensing and related royalties of the Company's technology and products;
(ii) borrowing arrangements under fixed and revolving credit agreements; or
(iii) sale of additional equity securities. There can be no assurance that the
Company will be able to secure such financing.
Forward Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report contains forward looking statements, including
statements relating to future growth, which are subject to risks and
uncertainties including changing economic conditions, product demand and market
acceptance risks, the impact of competitive products and pricing, the effect of
the Company's accounting policy and other risk factors detailed in the Company's
Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including the Company's Report on
Form 10K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1997, its quarterly reports on
Form 10-Q and reports on Form 8-K.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 2. CHANGE IN SECURITIES.
In March, 1998, the Company issued a total of 175,000 shares of Common
stock to resolve a dispute with its largest former independent distributor.
Item 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON REPORT 8-K.
(a) Exhibits
27. Financial Data Schedule.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
None
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
NTN COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Date: November 16, 1998 By: /s/GERALD SOKOL, JR.
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Gerald Sokol, Jr.,
President and Chief Executive Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
No. Description
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27 Financial Data Schedule
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<ARTICLE> 5
<MULTIPLIER> 1
<CURRENCY> U.S. DOLLARS
<S> <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE> 6-MOS
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> DEC-31-1998
<PERIOD-START> JAN-01-1998
<PERIOD-END> JUN-30-1998
<EXCHANGE-RATE> 1
<CASH> 5,463,000
<SECURITIES> 0
<RECEIVABLES> 3,823,000
<ALLOWANCES> 1,737,000
<INVENTORY> 0
<CURRENT-ASSETS> 8,392,000
<PP&E> 21,292,000
<DEPRECIATION> 10,816,000
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 19,064,000
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 6,282,000
<BONDS> 0
2,000
0
<COMMON> 134,000
<OTHER-SE> 9,521,000
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY> 19,064,000
<SALES> 12,102,000
<TOTAL-REVENUES> 12,102,000
<CGS> 2,727,000
<TOTAL-COSTS> 12,996,000
<OTHER-EXPENSES> 0
<LOSS-PROVISION> 0
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 145,000
<INCOME-PRETAX> 731,000
<INCOME-TAX> 0
<INCOME-CONTINUING> 731,000
<DISCONTINUED> 0
<EXTRAORDINARY> 0
<CHANGES> 0
<NET-INCOME> 731,000
<EPS-PRIMARY> 0
<EPS-DILUTED> 0
</TABLE>
