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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K/A
AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 5, 1999
PRODIGY COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
000-25333 04-3323363
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(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
44 SOUTH BROADWAY, WHITE PLAINS, NY 10601
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code): (914) 448-8000
NA
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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The undersigned Registrant hereby amends Item 7 of its Current Report
on Form 8-K dated October 5, 1999 to read in its entirety as follows:
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(a) Financial statements of business acquired.
See Exhibit 99.1.
(b) Pro-forma financial information.
See Exhibit 99.2.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: December 20, 1999 PRODIGY COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
By: /s/ Andrea S. Hirsch
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Andrea S. Hirsch
Executive Vice President and General
Counsel
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Title
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2.1* Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of
September 7, 1999, by and among Prodigy,
USR, VarTec, VarTec Telecom Holding
Company, T. Gary Remy and Tom D. Johnson
23.1 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
99.1 Audited financial statements Web Hosting
Business of U.S. Republic Communications,
Inc. as of December 31, 1998 and for the
period from January 6, 1998 (inception) to
December 31, 1998 and unaudited financial
statements of Web Hosting Business of U.S.
Republic Communications, Inc. as of
September 30, 1999 and for the nine months
ended September 30, 1999
99.2 Prodigy Communications Corporation
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated
Balance Sheets
Prodigy Communications Corporation
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Statement of
Operations for the Year Ended December 31,
1998
Prodigy Communications Corporation
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Statement of
Operations for the Nine Months Ended
September 30, 1999
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* Previously filed. Confidential treatment requested as to certain portions.
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Report of Independent Auditors
The Board of Directors
U.S. Republic Communications, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets to be acquired and
liabilities to be assumed of the Web Hosting Business of U.S. Republic
Communications, Inc. (the Web Hosting Business as defined in Note 1 to the
financial statements), as of December 31, 1998, and the related statements of
operations and cash flows for the period from January 6, 1998 (inception) to
December 31, 1998. These financial statements are the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the assets to be acquired and liabilities to be assumed
of the Web Hosting Business as of December 31, 1998, and the results of its
operations and its cash flows for the period January 6, 1998 (inception) to
December 31, 1998, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
Ernst & Young LLP
Dallas, Texas
July 8, 1999,
Except for the first paragraph
of Note 1, as to which the date
is September 7, 1999
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Web Hosting Business
of U.S. Republic Communications, Inc.
Statement of Assets to be Acquired and Liabilities to be Assumed
(in thousands)
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<CAPTION>
September 30, 1999
December 31, 1998 (Unaudited)
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
accounts and adjustments of $2,729 and $4,824
at December 31, 1998 and September 30, 1999,
respectively $3,495 $1,622
Prepaid expense 24
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Total current assets 3,495 1,646
Property, plant, and equipment:
Computer equipment 566 1,311
Furniture and fixtures 681 982
Leasehold improvements 26 52
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1,273 2,345
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 258 715
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Net property and equipment 1,015 1,630
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Total assets $4,510 $3,276
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities:
Demand note payable due to VarTec Telecom, Inc. $9,000 $9,000
Accounts payable 308 1,802
Accrued taxes 412
Accrued payroll and benefits 126 46
Accrued billing and collection costs 374 26
Marketing costs payable 1,310 113
Accrued liabilities 76 43
Deferred revenue 790 591
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Total liabilities 12,396 11,621
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NET LIABILITIES $7,886 $8,345
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See accompanying notes.
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Web Hosting Business
of U.S. Republic Communications, Inc.
Statement of Operations
(in thousands)
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<CAPTION>
Period from
January 6, 1998 Nine Months Ended
(inception) to September 30, 1999
December 31, 1998 (Unaudited)
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Revenues $10,002 $35,921
Less billing adjustments and bad debts 3,082 17,238
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Net revenues 6,920 18,683
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Operating costs and expenses:
Marketing 11,432 12,418
Billing and collection 710 2,165
Depreciation and amortization 116 289
Other general and administrative 2,365 4,406
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14,623 19,278
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Operating Loss (7,703) (595)
Interest expense 82 226
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Net loss $(7,785) $ (821)
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See accompanying notes.
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Web Hosting Business
of U.S. Republic Communications, Inc.
Statement of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
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<CAPTION>
Period from
January 6, 1998 Nine Months Ended
(inception) to September 30, 1999
December 31, 1998 (Unaudited)
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss $(7,785) $ (821)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 116 289
Changes in operating assets and liabilites:
Accounts receivable, net (3,495) 1,873
Prepaid expense (24)
Accounts payable 308 1,494
Accrued taxes 412 (412)
Accrued payroll and benefits 126 (80)
Accrued billing and collection costs 374 (348)
Marketing costs payable 1,310 (1,197)
Accrued liabilities 76 (33)
Deferred revenues 790 (199)
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Net cash used in operating activities (7,767) 542
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment (1,124) (1,073)
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Net cash used in investing activities (1,124) (1,073)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net transfers from USRC 8,891 531
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Net cash provided by financing activities 8,891 531
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Net increase in cash - -
Cash at beginning of period - -
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Cash at end of period $ - $ -
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Cash paid during the period for interest $ 82 $ 227
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See accompanying notes.
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Web Hosting Business
of U.S. Republic Communications, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 1998
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Financial Statement Presentation
VarTec Telecom, Inc. (VTI), Vartec Telecom Holding Company (VTH), U.S. Republic
Communications, Inc. (USRC), the minority stockholders of USRC and Prodigy
Communications Corporation (the Buyer) entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement
dated as of September 7, 1999 (the Agreement). As specified in the Agreement on
the contractually designated closing date, the Buyer will acquire certain assets
and assume certain liabilities of the Web Hosting Business of USRC (the
Business). The financial statements present the assets to be acquired and
liabilities to be assumed and the related results of operations and cash flows
of the Business based upon the transaction as set forth in the Agreement. This
transaction is herein referred to as the Acquisition.
The Business provides server-based hosting of Internet Web pages for small to
medium sized businesses within the continental United States. The Business
offers these services through its BizOnThe.Net Web site. The Business began
operations on January 6, 1998 (inception). Since inception, the Business has
been in the start-up phase of its operations and is still in the process of
developing its business. As a result, the Business has incurred operating
losses and is dependent upon USRC and VTI for funding of its operations.
The Business is an operating division of USRC, a majority-owned subsidiary of
VTH which, in turn, is a wholly owned subsidiary of VTI. VTI is a majority-
owned subsidiary of CommuniGroup, Inc., which is a wholly owned subsidiary of
Telephone Electronics Corporation (TEC). USRC also operates a long distance
resell business with which the Business shares resources and certain costs and
expenses. Assets and liabilities of USRC have been included in the accompanying
Statement of Assets to be Acquired and Liabilities to be Assumed if the items
are to be acquired or assumed by the Buyer as specified in the Agreement.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles which require management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and
accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The
accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the
period ended September 30, 1999, have been prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles for interim financial information. Accordingly,
they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally
accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.
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Web Hosting Business
of U.S. Republic Communications, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Operating costs and expenses presented in the accompanying financial statements
reflect allocations based on management's best estimates as to what the
operating results of the Business would have been as if it had operated as a
stand-alone company. However, these estimates could differ from actual costs
and expenses incurred had the Business operated as a stand-alone company.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable consist of amounts due from local exchange carriers (LECs)
that purchase USRC's customer billings for monthly service fees and associated
taxes on a full-recourse basis. The LECs purchase the accounts receivable net
of billing adjustments and estimates of bad debts. Unbillable amounts that the
LECs cannot bill to the customer due to, among other things, incorrect billing
information are excluded from gross revenues and related receivables. Billing
adjustments consist of reductions to gross revenues and related receivables.
Billing adjustments consist of reductions to gross revenues for amounts credited
to customer accounts by the LECs or USRC. Bad debts are estimated by the LECs
either based on historical data or on a predetermined percentage. These
estimates are trued-up on periodic basis by the LECs based on the actual
uncollectible accounts.
The allowance for doubtful accounts and adjustments at December 31, 1998
represents an estimate of the future adjustments to be reported by the LECs
which relate to billings through such date. This estimate is based on the
history of adjustments reported by the LECs to the Business.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are recorded at cost. All property and equipment of USRC
is to be acquired by the Buyer under the Agreement and, accordingly, is included
in the accompanying Statement of Assets to be Acquired and Liabilities to be
Assumed at its historical carrying value when transferred to the Business.
Maintenance and repairs are charged against operations as incurred, while
renewals and major replacements are capitalized.
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Web Hosting Business
of U.S. Republic Communications, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
The Business provides depreciation on fixed assets using the straight-line
method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets as follows:
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Estimated Useful Life Years
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Office furniture and equipment 1 to 4 years
Leasehold improvements 5 years
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Total depreciation and amortization expense recorded by USRC was $191,000 for
the year ended December 31, 1998. Depreciation and amortization expense was
allocated to the Business as follows: (1) assets identified as used only by the
Business were allocated the total depreciation and amortization for each asset
and (2) for assets that were utilized in both the Business and long distance
business, depreciation and amortization expense was allocated based on monthly
gross revenues generated by each business.
Accounts Payable
Accounts payable consist primarily of trade payables for equipment and general
and administrative costs. Total USRC accounts payable at December 31, 1998, was
$466,000. Accounts payable which relates to both the Business and long distance
business have been allocated to the Business based on the ratio of revenues to
total gross revenues of USRC for the month of December 1998.
Accrued Taxes
Accrued taxes consist of state and local sales taxes and federal excise tax
payable. State and local taxes are calculated by the LECs for USRC and billed
to the customers. The LECs remit back the amount of sales and excise taxes
collected from customers to USRC. The total USRC accrued tax liability as of
December 31, 1998 was $916,000. The Business was allocated accrued taxes based
on the ratio of the Business' gross revenues to total gross revenues of USRC for
the month of December 1998.
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Web Hosting Business
of U.S. Republic Communications, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Revenue Recognition
Revenues consist of monthly service fees for providing Web hosting services on
the Company's server and providing Internet users access to customers' Web
pages. Revenues are recognized as services are provided. Deferred revenues
represent the amount of gross revenues billed but not earned as of December 31,
1998.
Marketing Costs
Marketing costs are fees due to independent sales agents for obtaining customers
and are expensed as incurred.
Billing and Collection Costs
Billing and collection costs consist of the LECs service charges to the Business
for performing the billing and collection functions for USRC. Total billing and
collection expense for USRC was $3,094,000 for the year ended December 31, 1998.
Billing and collection expense has been allocated to the Business based on the
ratio of the Business' monthly gross revenues to total monthly gross revenues of
USRC.
Accrued billing and collection costs represent amounts charged by the LECs to
provide billing and collection services on USRC's behalf. The total billings
and collections costs accrued as of December 31, 1998, for USRC was $832,000.
The Business has been allocated accrued billing and collection costs based on
the ratio of the Business' gross revenues to total gross revenues of USRC for
the month of December 1998.
Other General and Administrative Expenses
Other general and administrative expenses include payroll and benefits,
facilities charges, and other general and administrative expenses incurred by
USRC. The total costs incurred by USRC for payroll, facilities, and other
general and administrative costs in 1998 were $5,920,000. General and
administrative expenses allocated to the Business represent the incremental
increase over the historical general and administrative expenses incurred by
USRC's long distance resell business since the inception of the Business.
All facilities and personnel are to be assigned to the Buyer as a part of the
Acquisition. Therefore, all facility related accruals and payroll accruals have
been included in the statement of assets to be acquired and liabilities to be
assumed.
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Web Hosting Business
of U.S. Republic Communications, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
Software Development Costs
The Business expenses all internal costs related to the development and
implementation of internal-use software. Purchased software costs are
capitalized if the Business will realize future benefits. These costs are
amortized over a period of twelve months. Beginning in 1999, the Business will
adopt Statement of Position 98-1, Accounting for Costs of Computer Software
Developed or Obtained For Internal Use. The Business is currently reviewing the
impact that SOP 98-1 and does not believe it will have a material effect on its
financial statements.
Income Taxes
The results of operations of the Business are included in the consolidated
income tax returns of TEC. Pursuant to the Agreement, TEC will retain
substantially all income tax liabilities and rights to all tax refunds relating
to operations prior to the closing date of the Acquisition. Accordingly, the
statements of assets to be acquired and liabilities to be assumed do not reflect
income tax receivables or payables. The Business has incurred losses for both
financial reporting and income tax reporting purposes since its inception. No
benefit for income taxes, as if the Business were liable for federal and state
income taxes as a separate legal entity for the period from January 6, 1998
(inception) through December 31, 1998, has been recorded as the deferred tax
asset resulting from such losses would have been offset by a valuation allowance
as future realization of such asset is uncertain.
2. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In the normal course of operations, USRC receives certain services or engages in
transactions with VTI, VTH, and TEC. The significant services and transactions
with affiliated companies and related parties not discussed elsewhere are
summarized below.
USRC received charges for interest and insurance expense from VTI, VTH, and TEC
which totaled $310,000 and $72,000, respectively, for the year ended December
31, 1998. Such costs allocated to the Business represent the incremental
increase in these costs incurred by USRC since the inception of the Business.
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Web Hosting Business
of U.S. Republic Communications, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
2. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (CONTINUED)
Commissions expense incurred by the Business for telemarketing services to
companies which an officer of USRC has an ownership interest was approximately
$896,000 for the period from January 6, 1998 (inception) to December 31, 1998.
As of December 31, 1998, USRC has a demand note payable to VTH in the amount of
$9,103,000. USRC also has a short-term payable to VTH in the amount of
$127,000. The Buyer has agreed to assume $9,000,000 of these payables as part
of the Acquisition and, therefore, only $9,000,000 of the total $9,230,000
payable to VTH has been included in the accompanying Statement of Assets to be
Acquired and Liabilities to be Assumed. Interest expense related to these notes
was allocated to the Business based on the increase in the level of borrowings
by USRC during 1998 to fund the start-up operations of the Business.
3. COMMITMENTS
The Company leases office space under three operating leases expiring in 2003.
Total rental expense of USRC amounted to $243,000 for the year ended December
31, 1998. Rental expense has been included in other general and administrative
expense allocated to the Business in the Statement of Operations. The operating
leases have escalation clauses with respect to monthly rent. Rent may be
adjusted each annual period by a proportionate share of the landlord's operating
and maintenance costs pertaining to the premises as compared to a predetermined
base.
At December 31, 1998, future minimum lease payments under the above
noncancelable lease are as follows:
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1999 $ 338,000
2000 344,000
2001 353,000
2002 356,000
2003 255,000
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Total $1,646,000
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Web Hosting Business
of U.S. Republic Communications, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
4. CONTINGENCIES
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has conducted an inquiry into the marketing
and billing practices (especially the LECs billings) of USRC. A settlement
agreement has been reached whereby USRC will modify certain internal procedures
and offer potential refunds to customers who have been LECs billed and who may
have incurred unauthorized billings resulting from the actions of telemarketers,
without the actual knowledge of USRC. The number of customers which could be
eligible for refunds and the related amount of refunds which may result from
this proposed settlement cannot be estimated at this time.
In June 1999, the Attorney General for the State of Arkansas filed a complaint
against USRC alleging violations of the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act
seeking various forms of restitution to affected customers, civil penalties, and
revocation of the right to do business within the state. USRC has responded to
this initial complaint. However, the ultimate outcome of this matter cannot be
determined at this time.
In June 1999, the Attorney General for the State of North Carolina filed a
complaint against USRC alleging violations of the North Carolina Unfair and
Deceptive Trade Practices Act seeking various forms of restitution to affected
customers, civil penalties, and revocation of the right to do business within
the state. The Attorney General has also filed a temporary restraining order
prohibiting USRC or its agents from engaging in telephonic sales activities or
solicitations in North Carolina and barring all collection activity. On July 8,
1999, this original temporary restraining order was superseded by a consent
order agreed to by both USRC and the Attorney General which permits collection
activity on accounts billed through the LECs. The ultimate outcome of this
matter cannot be determined at this time.
USRC is currently responding to inquiries from various other states concerning
USRC's trade practices. However, no formal complaints have been filed by these
other states. The Business is also subject to other legal proceedings and claims
which have arisen in the ordinary course of its business.
Losses and related obligations, if any, which may result from these matters and
proceedings will remain the obligation of USRC and are not being assumed by the
Buyer.
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Web Hosting Business
of U.S. Republic Communications, Inc.
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
5. EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN (ESOP)
TEC has established an ESOP that covers substantially all employees with one
year or more of service with a participating company. Participating companies
include TEC and its subsidiaries (including USRC). This plan is funded by
participating company contributions determined annually by TEC's Board of
Directors. USRC contributed $255,000 to the ESOP during 1998. ESOP expense has
been included in other general and administrative expense allocated to the
Business in the Statement of Operations. The employees of the Business will no
longer participate in this plan effective with the closing date of the
Acquisition.
6. YEAR 2000 ISSUE--UNAUDITED
The Business operates numerous date-sensitive computer applications and systems
throughout their businesses. Management of the Business believes all of its
internal systems are Year 2000 compliant. Through December 31, 1998, the
Business has relied on the LECs for its billing and collection functions and has
no knowledge as to the compliance of these companies with the Year 2000 issue.
Subsequent to December 31, 1998, the Business has begun to transition the
billing and collection functions in-house through the use of a direct-billing
system. No costs have been incurred in order to make the Business' systems Year
2000 compliant. No contingency plans and back-up systems are currently being
written.
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Prodigy Communications Corporation
Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information
On October 5, 1999, Prodigy Communications Corporation ("Prodigy")
acquired the BizOnThe.Net web hosting business and subscribers (the "Business,"
or "BizOnThe.Net") of U.S. Republic Communications, Inc. ("USR"), an indirect
majority-owned subsidiary of VarTec Telecom, Inc. ("VarTec"). The acquisition
was effected pursuant to an Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 7,
1999, by and among Prodigy, USR, VarTec, VarTec Telecom Holding Company, T. Gary
Remy and Tom D. Johnson (the "Agreement").
At the closing, Prodigy issued to USR 2,113,721 shares of Prodigy
common stock and repaid a $9 million loan from VarTec to USR. Prodigy also
issued an additional 727,272 shares into an escrow account. Some or all of these
escrowed shares will be released to USR at various times over the two-year
period following the closing. The escrow account secures the indemnification
obligations of USR and USR's shareholders as well as certain post-closing
adjustments, as more fully described in the Agreement. In addition to the
shares and amounts paid at closing, in 2001 Prodigy will be required to issue up
to 727,272 shares, contingent upon the attainment by the acquired business of
specified earn-out targets.
The unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
(the "Pro Forma Statement of Operations") for the year ended December 31, 1998
and the nine months ended September 30, 1999 gives effect to the acquisition of
the Business as if it had occurred January 1, 1998 and 1999, respectively. The
Pro Forma Statement of Operations is based on historical results of operations
of Prodigy for the year ended December 31, 1998 and the nine months ended
September 30, 1999 and the historical results of the Business for the period
from January 6, 1998 (inception) to December 31, 1998 and the nine months ended
September 30, 1999. The unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
as of September 30, 1999 (the "Pro Forma Balance Sheet") gives effect to the
acquisition of the Business as if the acquisition had occurred on that date. The
Pro Forma Balance Sheet is based on the historical balance sheet of Prodigy as
of September 30, 1999 and the historical balance sheet of the Business as of
September 30, 1999. The Pro Forma Statement of Operations and Pro Forma Balance
Sheet and the accompanying notes (collective the "Pro Forma Financial
Information") should be read in conjunction with the historical financial
statements of the Prodigy and notes thereto.
The Pro Forma Financial Information is intended for informational
purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the future financial position
or future results of operations of the consolidated company after the
acquisition of the Business, or of the financial position or results of
operations of the consolidated company that would have actually occurred had the
acquisition of the Business been effected as of the dates described above.
Moreover, the results for the nine months ended September 30, 1999 are not
necessarily indicative of the results for the fill year.
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Prodigy Communications Corporation
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of September 30, 1999
(In Thousands)
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<CAPTION>
Pro Forma
Prodigy and
Prodigy BizOnThe.Net Adjustments BizOnThe.Net
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Assets
Current assets:
Cash $10,380 ($9,000) 1(a) $1,380
Accounts Receivable, Net 3,997 $1,622 5,619
Due from affiliate 1,201 1,201
Restricted cash 52,500 52,500
Prepaid expense 3,079 24 3,103
Other current assets 181 181
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Total current assets 71,338 1,646 (9,000) 63,984
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Restricted cash 4,624 4,624
Property and equipment, net 16,550 1,630 700 1(c) 18,880
Customer hardware
Goodwill and Other Intangibles 178,365 36,988 1(b) 220,853
5,500 1(d)
Other assets 4,386 4,386
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Total assets $275,263 $3,276 $34,188 $312,727
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Notes payable $36,000 $9,000 (9,000)1(a) $36,000
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 73,520 1,984 834 1(b) 74,354
(46)1(b)
Accrued compensation 3,805 46 (1,984)1(b) 3,805
Unearned revenue 15,437 591 16,028
Accrued purchase and restructuring costs 3,851 3,851
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Total current liabilities $132,613 $11,621 (10,196) $134,038
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Stockholders' equity/Net Liabilities (8,345) 8,345 1(e)
Common stock $612 $21 1(f) $633
Additional paid-in capital - common stock 486,882 36,018 1(f) 522,900
Accumulated deficit (343,511) $0 (343,511)
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143,983 (8,345) 44,384 180,022
Less note receivable from stockholder (1,333) (1,333)
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Total stockholders' equity 142,650 (8,345) 44,384 178,689
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $275,263 $3,276 $34,188 $312,727
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Prodigy Communications Corporation
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 1999
(In thousands, Except Share and Per Share Amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Pro Forma
Prodigy and
Prodigy BizOnThe.Net Adjustments BizOnThe.Net
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Revenues:
Internet and online service revenues $113,622 $113,622
Web Hosting $18,683 18,683
Other 8,293 8,293
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121,915 18,683 140,598
Operating costs and expenses:
Costs of revenue 71,694 345 2(a) 72,039
Amortization of subscriber acquisition costs 8,604 8,604
Marketing 36,958 12,418 (345)2(a) 49,031
Product development 9,616 9,616
General and administrative 42,341 6,571 48,912
Depreciation and amortization 12,477 289 10,797 2(b) 23,563
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181,690 19,278 10,797 211,765
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Operating income (loss) (59,775) (595) (10,797) (71,167)
Interest (income) / expense, net (4,033) 226 (226) 2(c) (4,033)
Gain on sale of equity investment (3,319) (3,319)
Gain on settlement of note payable (1,714) (1,714)
Gain on asset sale 15 15
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Net loss ($50,724) ($821) ($10,571) ($62,116)
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Basic and diluted loss per share ($0.87) ($1.02)
Weighted average number of common and
common equivalent shares outstanding 58,564,189 2,113,721 (2d) 60,677,910
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Prodigy Communications Corporation
Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
For the Year Ended December 31, 1998
(In thousands, Except Share and Per Share Amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Pro Forma
Prodigy and
Prodigy BizOnThe.Net Adjustments BizOnThe.Net
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues:
Internet Online Service Revenue $128,908 $128,908
Web Hosting $6,920 6,920
Other 7,232 7,232
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136,140 6,920 143,060
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Operating costs and expenses:
Costs of revenue 93,355 126 2(a) 93,481
Marketing 41,678 11,432 (126) 2(a) 52,984
Product development 10,880 10,880
General and administrative 44,640 3,075 47,715
Depreciation and amortization 16,072 116 14,396 2(b) 30,584
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206,625 14,623 14,396 235,644
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Operating loss (70,485) (7,703) (14,396) (92,584)
Gain on sale of assets (5,176) (5,176)
Interest (income) expense, net (226) 82 (82) 2(c) (226)
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Net loss ($65,083) ($7,785) ($14,314) ($87,182)
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Basic and diluted loss per share ($1.60) ($2.03)
Weighted average number of common and
common equivalent shares outstanding 40,745,947 2,113,721 2(d) 42,859,668
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EXHIBIT 23.1
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the use of our report dated July 8, 1999 (except for the first
paragraph of Note 1, as to which the date is September 7, 1999) with respect to
the financial statements of the Web Hosting Business of U.S. Republic
Communications, Inc., included in Amendment No. 1 to the Current Report on
Form 8-K/A of Prodigy Communications Corporation dated October 5, 1999, filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Ernst & Young LLP
Dallas, Texas
December 20, 1999
