UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X] Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934. For the quarterly period ended: December 31, 1999
or
[ ] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934.
Commission file number 0-22558
IWERKS ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 95-4439361
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number
4540 West Valerio Street
Burbank, California 91505-1046
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(818) 841-7766
(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 such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No ______.
The number of shares outstanding of the registrant's Common Stock, $0.001 par
value, at February 11, 2000 was 3,541,001 shares.
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IWERKS ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
INDEX
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Page
Number
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Item 1. Financial Statements
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1999 3-4
and June 30, 1999
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three
and Six Months ended December 31, 1999 and 1998 5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six
Months ended December 31, 1999 and 1998 6
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 7-9
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations 10-18
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 19
Signatures 20
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IWERKS ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
ASSETS
(IN THOUSANDS)
<CAPTION>
December 31, June 30,
1999 1999
(Unaudited) (Audited)
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Current Assets: $ 1,746 $ 4,217
Cash and cash equivalents (Note 2) -- 2,500
Short-term investments 4,843 5,619
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
accounts Costs and estimated earnings in excess
of billings on uncompleted contracts 2,216 1,495
Assets held for sale, current 1,655 --
Inventories and other current assets 5,358 5,555
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Total current assets 15,818 19,386
Portable simulation theatres at cost, net of
accumulated depreciation -- 2,783
Property and equipment at cost, net of
accumulated depreciation 5,832 5,626
Film inventory at cost, net of accumulated
amortization 4,736 4,861
Goodwill, net of accumulated amortization 13,803 14,115
Investments in joint ventures and other assets 4,341 3,997
Assets held for sale, net of current portion 967 --
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Total Assets $ 45,497 $ 50,768
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See accompanying notes.
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IWERKS ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AMOUNTS)
<CAPTION>
December 31, June 30,
1999 1999
(Unaudited) (Audited)
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Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 4,508 3,244
Accrued liabilities 5,997 6,115
Notes payable, current portion 706 737
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings
on uncompleted contracts 4,305 7,008
Deferred revenue 65 10
Capital lease obligations, current portion 696 792
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Total current liabilities 16,277 17,906
Notes payable, net of current portion 648 797
Capital lease obligations, net of current portion -- 290
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 1,000,000
authorized, none issued and outstanding -- --
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares
authorized; 3,540,437 and 3,539,856 issued and
outstanding 57 57
Additional paid-in capital 78,084 78,084
Treasury Stock, 91,600 shares at cost (341) (341)
Common stock warrants 250 --
Accumulated deficit (49,478) (46,025)
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Total stockholders' equity 28,572 31,775
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 45,497 $ 50,768
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See accompanying notes.
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IWERKS ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
December 31 December 31
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1999 1998 1999 1998
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Revenue $ 9,159 $ 8,649 $ 16,768 $ 16,022
Cost of sales 7,903 6,146 14,268 11,524
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Gross profit 1,256 2,503 2,500 4,498
Selling, General and Administrative expenses 3,176 3,388 5,951 6,438
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Loss from operations (1,920) (885) (3,451) (1,940)
Interest income 91 105 149 216
Interest expense (54) (41) (152) (87)
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Net loss $ (1,883) $ (821) $ (3,454) $ 1,811)
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Net loss per common share-basic and diluted $ (0.55) $ (0.23) $ (1.00) $ (0.51)
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Weighted average shares outstanding-basic and
diluted 3,449 3,547 3,448 3,530
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See accompanying notes.
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IWERKS ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
<CAPTION>
For the six months ended
December 31,
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1999 1998
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss $ (3,454) $ (1,811)
Depreciation and amortization 1,728 2,136
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (1,673) 1,627
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Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (3,399) 1,952
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Investments in joint ventures -- (701)
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (575) (1,107)
Additions to film inventory (430) (982)
Proceed from sales of debt securities 2,500 2,922
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Net cash provided by investing activities 1,495 132
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Restricted cash (780) --
Principal payments on long-term debt (180) --
Payments on capital leases (385) (391)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock warrants 250 --
Deferred financing fees (252) --
Net proceeds on exercise of stock options -- 88
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Net cash used in financing activities (1,347) (303)
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Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (3,251) 1,781
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 4,217 7,542
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period, net of restricted
cash $ 966 $ 9,323
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Supplemental disclosures
Interest paid during the period $ 127 $ 90
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Income taxes paid during the period $ 10 $ 13
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See accompanying notes.
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IWERKS ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
NOTE 1 - INTRODUCTION
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of Iwerks
Entertainment, Inc. (the "Company") have been prepared without audit pursuant to
the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial
statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, although
the Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to make the
information presented not misleading. In the opinion of management, all
adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary to
present fairly the consolidated financial position of the Company as of December
31, 1999 and the results of its operations for the three and six months ended
December 31, 1999 and 1998 and the cash flows for the six months ended December
31, 1999 and 1998 have been included. The results of operations for interim
periods are not necessarily indicative of the results which may be realized for
the full year. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial
statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company's latest Annual Report
on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC.
NOTE 2 - RESTRICTED CASH
Included in the December 31, 1999 cash and cash equivalents balance is
$780,000 of cash received from one customer which is restricted as to its use.
This restriction will remain in effect until the Company reaches a certain
milestone related to the completion of the project. The milestone is expected to
be reached by the first quarter of fiscal 2001 at which time this cash will
become available for Company use.
NOTE 3 - ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
On September 30, 1999 the Company decided to sell the assets relating to
the Touring Division. These assets are described as the portable motion theatres
and are reflected at cost, net of accumulated depreciation which is less than
management's estimate of their net realizable value.
NOTE 4 - ISSUANCE OF WARRANTS
On September 9, 1999 the Company appointed two new outside members to its
Board of Directors bringing the number of outside Directors to eight. Peter
Guber, co-founder of Mandalay Entertainment Group was appointed Chairman of the
Board of Directors and Paul Schaeffer, co-founder of Mandalay entertainment
Group was appointed Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. The two new members
purchased warrants to purchase an aggregate 442,857 shares of Iwerks common
stock. The warrants were issued in four tranches of equal amounts ranging in a
per share price of $5.01 to $10.50.
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All shares and per share prices have been retroactively restated to reflect the
reverse stock split approved by the Company's stockholders in January, 2000 (see
note 6). Certain restrictions apply to the exercise of these warrants which have
a life of five years.
NOTE 5 - DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
Depreciation expense and amortization expense for goodwill and other is
computed using the straight line method over the estimated useful lives of the
assets. Film costs are amortized using the individual film forecast method.
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Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
December 31 December 31
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1999 1998 1999 1998
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Depreciation on fixed assets $ 322,000 $ 416,000 $ 649,000 $ 728,000
Depreciation on touring equipment -- 160,000 161,000 320,000
Amortization of film 373,000 284,000 556,000 726,000
Amortization of goodwill and other 181,000 181,000 362,000 362,000
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Total depreciation and amortization $876,000 $1,041,000 $1,728,000 $2,136,000
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Depreciation and amortization included in cost of sales was $377,000 and
$451,000 for the three months ended December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively,
and $723,000 and $1,060,000 for the six months ended December 31, 1999 and 1998,
respectively.
NOTE 6 - NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE
For the three and six months ended December 31, 1999 and 1998, the basic
and diluted per share data is based on the weighted average number of common
shares outstanding during the period. Common equivalent shares, consisting of
outstanding stock options and warrants, are not included in the diluted loss per
share calculation since they are antidilutive.
During the six months ended December 31, 1999, 286 shares of common stock
were issued as a result of exercises of stock options.
On January 13, 2000, the Company's stockholders approved an amendment to
the Company's certificate of incorporation to effect a one for three and
one-half reverse stock split with no change in par values, effective for
stockholders of record on November 12, 1999. The reverse stock split was
effective January 18, 2000. All references to per share amounts and shares
outstanding included herein have been retroactively restated to reflect the
stock split.
NOTE 7 - INCOME TAXES
At December 31, 1999, the Company had available federal and state tax net
operating loss carryforwards of approximately $31,200,000 and $14,800,000,
respectively. The federal and state net operating loss carryforwards expire, in
varying amounts, through 2018.
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As a result of these net operating loss carryforwards and current period
losses, the Company's effective tax rate was negligible and consequently no
income tax provision or benefit was recorded in the periods presented.
NOTE 8 - LITIGATION
The proceedings to which the Company is a defendant consist of ordinary
routine litigation in the course of business. In the opinion of management,
based in part upon the advice of outside counsel, resolution of these matters
will not have a material adverse impact on the Company's consolidated financial
position or results of operations.
NOTE 9 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On January 18, 2000 Peter Guber, and Paul Schaeffer, co-founders of
Mandalay Entertainment Group resigned their position as Chairman and Vice
Chairman of the Board of Directors of Iwerks Entertainment, Inc.
On February 7, 2000 Charles Goldwater resigned as the Chief Executive
Officer and Director of Iwerks Entertainment, Inc. Don Iwerks, the company's
co-founder, has been named by the Board of Directors as the company's Chairman
and interim Chief Executive Officer.
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IWERKS ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This Report contains statements that constitute "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Exchange Act and Section
27A of the Securities Act. The words "expect", "estimate", "anticipate",
"predict", "believe" and similar expressions and variations thereof are intended
to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements appear in a number of
places in this filing and include statements regarding the intent, belief or
current expectations of Iwerks, its directors or officers with respect to, among
other things (a) trends affecting the financial condition or results of
operations of Iwerks and (b) the business and growth strategies of Iwerks. The
stockholders of Iwerks are cautioned not to put undue reliance on such forward
looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future
performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ
materially from those projected in this Report, for the reasons, among others,
discussed in the Sections - "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations", and "Future Operating Results". Iwerks
undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward looking statements to
reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof. Readers should
carefully review the risk factors described in other documents the Company files
from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the
Annual Report on form 10-K filed by the Company on September 28, 1999, the
Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q to be filed by the Company in calendar years 1999
and 2000 and any Current Reports on Form 8-K filed by the Company.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
HARDWARE SALES AND SERVICE
Revenues on sales of theatre systems are recognized on the
percentage-of-completion method over the life of the contract. The gross margin
for each contract varies based upon pricing strategies, competitive conditions
and product mix.
OWNED AND OPERATED
Revenues from owned and operated (O&O) consist of portable ride simulation
theatre revenues (touring) derived primarily from corporate sponsorship or
ticket sales at state fairs, air shows, and similar events, as well as revenues
derived from fixed site joint venture revenues which includes Iwerks'
contractual share of the sites' revenues or profits as applicable. Admission
revenues from the portable ride simulation theatres are subject to variability
due to the seasonal nature of these events and are higher during the summer
months. Sponsorship revenues for the portable theatres are recognized ratably
over the term of the contract. On September 30, 1999 the Company made the
determination to shut down the Touring division and sell the related assets in
an effort to concentrate on its core business.
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FILM LICENSING
Revenues and related expenses are recognized at the beginning of the
license period at which time the customer is billed the license fee and the film
is delivered to the customer.
FILM PRODUCTION AND OTHER
Revenue from film production and other is generated primarily through the
leasing of camera equipment, the rental of post production facilities, and the
production of films for third parties.
The following table presents summary information regarding revenues
(amounts in thousands):
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Periods Ended December 31,
Three Months Six Months
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1999 1998 1999 1998
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Hardware Sales & Service $ 5,588 $ 6,174 $ 10,348 $ 9,432
Owned and Operated 728 908 1,833 3,101
Film Licensing 1,709 1,392 2,636 3,105
Film Production and Other 1,134 175 1,951 384
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Total $ 9,159 $ 8,649 $ 16,768 $ 16,022
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THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
1998.
For the three months ended December 31, 1999 the Company recorded revenues
of approximately $9,159,000 compared to approximately $8,649,000 for the same
period last year. For the three months ended December 31, 1999, the Company
recorded a net loss of approximately $1,883,000 or $.55 per share compared to a
net loss of approximately $821,000 or $.23 per share for the same period last
year.
REVENUES
Revenue for the three months ended December 31, 1999 increased
approximately $0.5 million or 6% compared to the three months ended December 31,
1998.
Hardware sales and service decreased by approximately $586,000 or 9% from
the prior fiscal year. During the quarter ended December 31, 1999, hardware
sales recognized in the Asia-Pacific region increased by approximately $112,000,
hardware sales recognized in the South America region increased by approximately
$730,000, hardware sales recognized in Europe and the Middle East increased by
approximately $58,000 while hardware sales recognized in the North American
region decreased by approximately $1.6 million. Revenue generated from Customer
Service was $117,000 greater in the three months ended December 31, 1999 than
the three months ended December 31, 1998.
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Owned and Operated revenue decreased by approximately $180,000 as compared
to the same period last year, primarily due to declining sales at joint venture
locations and the September 30, 1999 shut down of the touring division. Revenues
generated from the touring division were approximately $441,000 during the
quarter ended December 31, 1999 compared to $539,000 during the quarter ended
December 31, 1998.
Film Licensing revenues for the quarter ended December 31, 1999 increased
by approximately $317,000 or 23% compared to the same period last year. These
results were due to the increase in new venues signed this year as compared to
the prior year.
Film Production and other revenue increased by approximately $959,000 due
to the Company securing one major film production deal and concluding two others
during the quarter ended December 31, 1999. There were no major film productions
during the quarter ended December 31, 1998.
COST OF SALES
Cost of sales primarily includes costs of theatre systems sold, expenses
associated with operating portable ride simulation theatres, and costs
associated with film production and licensing fees. The cost of theatre systems
include the cost of components, customization, engineering, project management,
assembly, system integration and installation. Also included in cost of sales
are royalties payable to a former joint venture partner and estimated warranty
expenses. The costs associated with film license fees primarily reflect
amortization of film production costs over the lives of certain films and
royalties paid to third parties. The cost of sales associated with operating
portable ride simulation theatres include costs for personnel, event fees, fuel,
insurance and maintenance.
Cost of sales as a percentage of sales was 86% for the three months ended
December 31, 1999 as compared to 71% for the three months ended December 31,
1998. The increase is primarily due to increased film production projects which
typically have higher cost of sales percentages and an increase in the cost of
hardware sales due to unexpected cost overruns during the installation phase of
certain projects.
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Selling, general and administrative expenses include, among other things,
personnel costs, trade shows and other promotional expenses, sales commissions,
travel expenses, public relation costs, outside consulting and professional
fees, depreciation on fixed assets, amortization of goodwill, departmental
administrative costs and research and development costs.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were relatively constant at
approximately $3.2 million, which represented 35% of revenue and $3.4 million,
which represented 39% of revenue, for the three months ended December 31, 1999
and 1998, respectively.
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INTEREST INCOME & EXPENSE
Interest income for the three months ended December 31, 1999 and 1998 was
approximately $91,000 and $105,000, respectively. The decrease resulted
primarily from a reduction in the invested cash balances during the three months
ended December 31, 1999 compared to the comparable period in the prior year.
Interest expense for the three months ended December 31, 1999 and 1998 was
approximately $54,000 and $41,000, respectively. The increase relates to a note
payable recorded in the quarter ended June 30, 1999.
NET LOSS
The Company recorded a net loss of approximately $1.9 million in the
quarter ended December 31, 1999, compared to a net loss of approximately $0.8
million in the quarter ended December 31, 1998 due to the reasons mentioned
above.
SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 COMPARED TO SIX MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
1998.
For the six months ended December 31, 1999 the Company recorded revenues
of approximately $16.8 million compared to approximately $16.0 million for the
same period last year. For the six months ended December 31, 1999, the Company
recorded a net loss of approximately $3.4 million or $1.00 per share compared to
a net loss of approximately $1.8 million or $.51 per share for the same period
last year.
REVENUES
Hardware sales and service increased by approximately $916,000 or 10% from
the prior fiscal year. During the six months ended December 31, 1999, hardware
sales recognized in the Asia-Pacific region increased by approximately $1.1
million, hardware sales recognized in the South America region increased by
approximately $1.0 million, hardware sales recognized in Europe and the Middle
East increased by approximately $1.45 million while hardware sales recognized in
the North American region decreased by approximately $2.9 million. In addition,
revenue generated from Customer Service was $281,000 greater in the six months
ended December 31, 1999 than the six months ended December 31, 1998.
Owned and Operated revenue decreased by approximately $1.3 million as
compared to the same period last year, primarily due to declining sales in the
touring division. The Company has made the determination to shut down the
touring division and sell the related assets in an effort to concentrate on its
core business. Revenues generated from the touring division were approximately
$1.2 million during the six months ended December 31, 1999 compared to $2.3
million during the six months ended December 31, 1998. Revenue from the joint
venture venues decreased by approximately $140,000. This was primarily due to
lower attendance at the joint venture locations.
Film Licensing revenues for the six months ended December 31, 1999
decreased by approximately $469,000 or 15% compared to the same period last
year. These results were due to an increased number of multi-year agreements
signed during the first three months of fiscal 1999. There were no such deals
during the first three months of fiscal 2000.
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Film Production and other revenue increased by approximately $1.6 million.
This was primarily due to the Company securing one major film production deal
and concluding two others during the six months ended December 31, 1999 compared
to no such deals during the six months ended December 31, 1998.
COST OF SALES
Cost of sales primarily includes costs of theatre systems sold, expenses
associated with operating portable ride simulation theatres, and costs
associated with film production and licensing fees. The cost of theatre systems
include the cost of components, customization, engineering, project management,
assembly, system integration and installation. Also included in cost of sales
are royalties payable to a former joint venture partner and estimated warranty
expenses. The costs associated with film license fees primarily reflect
amortization of film production costs over the lives of certain films and
royalties paid to third parties. The cost of sales associated with operating
portable ride simulation theatres include costs for personnel, event fees, fuel,
insurance and maintenance.
Cost of sales as a percentage of sales was 85% for the six months ended
December 31, 1999 as compared to 72% for the six months ended December 31, 1998.
The primary reason for the increase compared with the comparable period in 1998,
as a percentage of sales, was primarily due to a significant decline in revenues
attributable to the touring operations, while costs remained relatively stable.
In addition, an increase in the cost of hardware sales was primarily due to
unexpected cost overruns during the installation phase of certain projects.
Additionally, an increase in film production revenues, which typically have
higher cost of sales, adversely affected the overall cost of sales percentage.
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to approximately
$6.0 million, which represented 36% of revenue, for the six months ended
December 31, 1999 compared to $6.4 million, which represented 40% of revenue for
the six months ended December 31, 1998, respectively. This decrease was
primarily due to a tax refund of approximately $200,000 received in October of
1999 relating to a prior period as well as an increased effort in expense
management.
INTEREST INCOME & EXPENSE
Interest income for the six months ended December 31, 1999 and 1998 was
approximately $149,000 and $216,000, respectively. The decrease resulted
primarily from the reduction in the invested cash balances.
Interest expense for the six months ended December 31, 1999 and 1998 was
approximately $152,000 and $87,000, respectively. The increase was due to a note
payable recorded in June 30, 1999.
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NET LOSS
The Company recorded a net loss of approximately $3.5 million in the six
months ended December 31, 1999, compared to a net loss of approximately $1.8
million in the six months ended December 31, 1998 due to the reasons mentioned
above.
YEAR 2000 READINESS - UPDATE
The Company has substantially completed its Year 2000 compliance program.
(Readers should refer to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for a more
complete discussion of the Company's Year 2000 Readiness program) The Company is
on schedule with completion of the remaining open items of its Year 2000
readiness plan.
The failure to identify and correct a Y2K problem could result in an
interruption in , or failure of , certain normal business activities or
operations. However, the Company does not expect such failures to have a
materially adverse effect on its results of operations or financial condition.
It is not presently possible to describe a reasonably likely "worst case
Year 2000 scenario" without making numerous assumptions. The Company presently
believes that a most likely worst case scenario would make it necessary for the
Company to replace some suppliers or contractors, rearrange some plans, or
interrupt some office and field activities. Assuming this scenario is correct,
there could be a materially adverse effect on its financial condition or the
results of operations, even if additional costs to correct unanticipated
compliance failures are incurred. No such compliance failures have been
experienced to date.
FUTURE OPERATING RESULTS
The market for the Company's products is intensely competitive and is
undergoing significant changes, primarily due to technological developments as
well as changing consumer tastes. Numerous companies are developing and are
expected to develop new entertainment products or concepts for the out-of-home
entertainment industry.
There is competition for financial, creative and technological resources in
the industry and there can be no assurance that existing products will continue
to compete effectively or that products under development will ever be
competitive. In addition, the Company's ability to compete effectively in the
market is hampered by restrictions placed on its operations as a result of its
limited cash resources.
The Company and its principal competitor in the giant screen market, Imax
Corporation, are aggressively competing, particularly in the United States
market, for new 15 perforation, 70 millimeter format (15/70) theatre
installations.
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The Company primarily competes in this market based upon the price and
terms of its projection technology. Imax, the dominant competitor in the market,
competes primarily on the basis of its brand identity and its larger base of
installed theatres. These factors, and Imax's access to greater financial and
other resources, are expected to continue to place the Company at a competitive
disadvantage in this market and could have a negative impact on the Company's
gross margins in this market. However, the Company believes there is potential
and is pursuing the 8 perforation, 70 millimeter (8/70) format theatre market in
addition to its 15/70 sales efforts. Imax does not offer an 8/70 product.
In addition to competition in the giant screen market, the Company faces
competition in the simulation industry from Showscan Entertainment and a number
of other competitors. The Company competes in this market based upon the breadth
of its product offerings and the size and quality of its film library. Few of
its competitors in this market have sufficient financial resources to
effectively compete with the Company based on these criteria. The Company's
competitive position in this market segment could be materially affected if any
of its existing competitors or a new entrant were to assemble the financial,
technical and creative resources required to effectively compete with the
Company's range of product offerings and film library.
The Company recognizes these competitive issues and is in the process of
creating new products, such as developing a 3D/4D FX TM speciality attraction
system which include multiple sensory effects and the development of a new
generation of smaller ride simulation configurations that can accommodate the
potential opportunity in the mass retail environment and movie theatres. The
Company has already made one sale of its new 3D/4D FX TM theatre system in China
which will open in the third quarter of fiscal 2000. There can be no assurance
that these new products will be developed, and if developed, that the Company
will have the financial resources to appropriately market them to its full
advantage or that they will be commercially accepted. Ultimately, the success of
the Company in this market will be dependent upon its ability to produce and
distribute new film product and continue to improve and technologically enhance
its hardware products. Currently, the Company has had to restrict expenditures
in these areas pending receipt of new financing.
Revenues from the Company's owned and operated attractions (primarily
portable simulation theatres) have been declining since the first quarter of
fiscal 1998 when the Company lost its principal sponsorship contract. The
Company is aggressively pursuing the sale of its touring division.
Iwerks has experienced quarterly fluctuations in operating results and
anticipates that these fluctuations will continue in future periods. Operating
results and cash flow can fluctuate substantially from quarter to quarter and
periodically as a result of the timing of theatre system deliveries, contract
signing, sponsorships, the mix of theatre systems shipped, the completion of
custom film contracts, the existence of world expos, the amount of revenues from
portable simulation theatre and film licensing agreements, the timing of sales
of ride simulation attractions, the timing of delivery and installation of such
sales (pursuant to percentage of completion accounting) and any delays therein
caused by permitting or construction delays at the customer's site, the size,
type and configuration of the attractions sold, and the timing of film rental
payments from existing attractions and the performance of those attractions that
pay film rental based on a percentage of box office and the timing of sales and
marketing efforts and related expenditures.
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In particular, fluctuations in theatre system sales and deliveries from quarter
to quarter can materially affect quarterly and periodic operating results, and
theatre system contract signing can materially affect quarterly or periodic cash
flow. Accordingly, Iwerks' revenues and earnings in any particular period may
not be indicative of the results for any future period.
The seasonal fluctuations in earnings also may cause volatility in the
stock price of Iwerks. While a significant portion of Iwerks' expense levels are
relatively fixed, the timing of increases in expense levels is based in large
part on Iwerks' forecasts of future sales. Iwerks may also choose to reduce
prices or increase spending in response to market conditions, which may have a
material adverse effect on Iwerks' results of operations. If net sales are below
expectations in any given period, the adverse impact on results of operations
may be magnified by Iwerks' inability to adjust spending quickly enough to
compensate for the sales shortfall.
In order to preserve cash, the Company has been required to reduce
expenditures for capital projects (including new films) and research and
development, and is considering further reductions in its corporate
infrastructure, any of which may have a material adverse affect on the Company's
future operations. Further reductions in its cash balances could require the
Company to make more significant cuts in its operations which would have a
material adverse impact on its future operations. There can be no assurance that
the Company could achieve these reductions over a short enough period of time in
order to allow it to continue as a going concern.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
At December 31, 1999, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of
approximately $1.7 million of which $0.8 was restricted from use by the Company
due to it being held as collateral for a standby letter of credit on a hardware
project. At that date, the Company had accounts payable of $4.5 million and
accrued liabilities and notes payable of $6.7 million. Total negative working
capital was $0.4. The Company has been unable to pay all of its trade creditors
in accordance with their terms and some of its creditors have refused to provide
further product or services except on a C.O.D. basis.
Because of the substantial, unanticipated reduction in the Company's cash
balances over the last nine months, and contractual restrictions on the use of
some of its cash balances, the Company may not be able to continue operations at
its current levels. The Company is dependent upon current cash collections to
meet its operating needs and pay its current liabilities. The Company has
experienced significant difficulty in accurately projecting its cash balances
historically. The Company's cash flow is dependent on the timing of delivery of
hardware systems, collections and the signing of new contracts, all of which are
difficult to predict with accuracy. Further complicating its ability to project
cash balances is that the timing of progress payments of the hardware projects
are dependent upon achieving certain performance milestones under its hardware
sales agreements. In addition, progress payments on some of the Company's
hardware sales agreements are not sufficient to provide for the cost of assembly
and delivery of the systems, requiring the Company to fund the cash cost of
performing on the agreements.
The Company has made the determination to sell its touring units which
would generate cash and is considering a number of other options to improve the
financial condition of the Company.
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There can be no assurance that any of these assets will be sold. The Company is
also aggressively seeking additional debt or equity financing. However, recent
operating losses, the Company's declining cash balances, the Company's
historical stock performance, and a general decrease in investor interest in the
Company's industry, may make it difficult for the Company to attract equity
investments or debt financing on terms that are deemed to be favorable to the
Company. The Company has been aggressively seeking additional equity or debt
financing for more than the last six months and to date has been unsuccessful in
attracting new financing.
In order to preserve cash, the Company has been required to reduce
expenditures for capital projects (including new films) and research and
development, and is considering further reductions in its corporate
infrastructure, any of which may have a material adverse affect on the Company's
future operations. Further reductions in its cash balances could require the
Company to make more significant cuts in its operations which would have a
material adverse impact on its future operations. There can be no assurance that
the Company could achieve these reductions over a short enough period of time in
order to allow it to continue as a going concern.
On February 7, 2000, the Company was notified that NASDAQ has determined
the Company did not maintain the continuing listing requirements for the
national market. As a result, the Company intends to apply for listing its
common stock on the NASDAQ Smallcap Market. The move from the National Market to
the Smallcap Market could adversely effect the Company's ability to raise
additional capital.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
A. EXHIBITS:
i) Exhibit 27.1 Financial Data Schedule
B. REPORTS ON FORM 8-K FILED DURING THE QUARTER ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1999:
NONE
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Sections 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized, in the city of Burbank,
State of California on the 12th day of November, 1999.
IWERKS ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /S/ JEFFREY M. DAHL
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Senior Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Finance Officer)
By: /S/ BRUCE E. PALMORE
-------------------------
Vice President / Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
DATE: NOVEMBER 12, 1999
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<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION FROM THE ACCOMPANYING
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
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<S> <C>
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<PERIOD-START> JUL-1-1999
<PERIOD-END> DEC-31-1999
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0
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<INCOME-TAX> 0
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<F1> Includes Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted
contracts of $2,216, assets held for sale of $1,655 and other current assets of
$978.
<F2> Includes film inventory of $22,755.
<F3> Includes film inventory of $18,019.
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