SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2000
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
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION (I.R.S. EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO.)
OF INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION)
4520 West Valerio Street
Burbank, California 91505-1046
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES AND ZIP CODE)
(818) 841-7766
(REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE)
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(B) OF THE ACT:
None
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(G) OF THE ACT:
Common stock, $.001 par value per share
Preferred Stock Purchase Rights
(Title of Class)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this 10-K or any Amendment to this Form
10-K. [ ]
At September 20, 2000, there were outstanding, 3,540,911 shares of the Common
Stock of Registrant, and the aggregate market value of the shares held on that
date by non-affiliates of Registrant, based on the closing price ($0.6875 per
share) of the Registrant's Common Stock on The Nasdaq Small Capital Market
System was $2,434,376. For purposes of this computation, it has been assumed
that the shares beneficially held by directors and executive officers of
Registrant were held by affiliates; this assumption is not to be deemed to be an
admission by such persons that they are affiliates of Registrant.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of Registrant's Proxy Statement relating to its 2000 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders are incorporated by reference in Part III of this Annual Report.
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IWERKS ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
FISCAL YEAR 2000 FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
PART I.
Item 1. Business.............................................................3
Item 2. Properties..........................................................10
Item 3. Legal Proceedings...................................................10
Item 4. Submission of Matter to a Vote of Security Holders..................10
PART II.
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related
Stockholder Matters.................................................11
Item 6. Selected Financial Data.............................................12
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations...............................................12
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.........................45
Item 9. Changes and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and
Financial Disclosure................................................45
PART III.
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of Registrant......................45
Item 11. Executive Compensation..............................................45
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management......45
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions......................45
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K....45
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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 "Risk Factors." 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
Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q to be filed by the Company in calendar years 2000
and 2001 and any Current Reports on Form 8-K filed by the Company.
PART I
BUSINESS OF IWERKS
ITEM 1. BUSINESS.
GENERAL
Iwerks Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Iwerks" or "the
Company") designs, engineers, manufactures, markets and services high-tech
entertainment attractions which employ a variety of projection, show control,
ride simulation and software technologies. The Company: (a) sells and installs
ride simulation attractions in specialty theatres, (b) sells and installs large
format theatres (generally such theatres require projection technology which
utilize film sizes ranging between five perforations per frame by 70 millimeters
(5/70) and fifteen perforations per frame by 70 millimeter (15/70), (c) sells
and installs specialty theatres which include special "4D" effects, (d) licenses
and distributes the films in its library to ride simulation and large format
theatres and specialty "3D/4D" theater attractions, (e) produces and/or
distributes films in the 5/70, 8/70 and 15/70 film format for third parties, (f)
invests in joint ventures by contributing its ride simulation technology, design
and equipment and participating in the theatre profits, and (g) leases camera
equipment and renting of post production facilities.
The primary markets for the Company's attractions are theme parks,
museums, movie theatres, various types of location-based entertainment centers,
destination centers and special events. The popularity of entertainment
attractions of the type sold by the Company has led to their increasing use as
the featured attraction in these locations. The sale of large format theatres
into existing commercial exhibitor theatre sites is a new market the Company has
targeted. In addition, high-profile retail sites and casinos are expanding their
entertainment offerings to broaden appeal, extend the visitors stay and
stimulate repeat visits.
The Company offers attractions that are well suited to meet this
demand. In addition to their drawing power, the attractions require relatively
little space and can be easily refreshed by changing the film or other software.
The Company has installed more than 250 fixed-base theatres and touring
attractions in 37 countries. Of these, 111 were ride simulation theatres, which
the Company supports with a library of 45 ride simulation films, the industry's
largest premium ride simulation film library. The Company is one of the world's
premier distributors of Simulation Ride Films to theatres worldwide including
Premier Park's Six Flags and Paramount Parks. The Company is proud to be the
exclusive distributor of such dynamic films as the award winning "Dino Island"
and "Dino Island II -3D". Both films utilize state of the art computer graphics
to create action packed adventures that bring you face to face with dinosaurs
such as
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T-Rex, Pteranodon and a herd of Apatosaurs. "Meteor Attack", another film
released exclusively by Iwerks, blasts you into the future as you join a
do-or-die mission to save the planet. The Company also enjoys relationships with
several independent production companies and distributes additional films on a
non-exclusive basis including most of nWave's film library and films from
Casting Office, Ex-Machina, Landmark's "James Bond: 007 License To Thrill",
Deepwork's space adventure "Star Warriors" and Discovery's "Wings" an
educational aviation adventure. In fiscal 2001, Iwerks and Stan Lee Media have
announced an agreement to develop, create and distribute a 3D Simulation Ride
film based on the "7th Portal," Lee's team of Super Heroes for the 21st century
created for the Internet. Stan Lee, who attained icon status as the founder of
Marvel Comics, including Spiderman, the Fantastic Four, X-Men and other super
heroes, has three generations of fans, devoted to his well-known creations.
Additionally, the Company continues to cultivate relationships within the
creative community to further increase its extensive library. The Company has
the largest installed base of ride simulation theaters and the largest library
of ride simulation films in the world.
The Company is a Delaware corporation with principal executive offices
located at 4520 West Valerio Street, Burbank, California 91505, telephone number
(818) 841-7766. In addition to its principal executive offices, Iwerks has sales
offices in Sarasota, Florida and London, England. A sales representative
maintains offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai.
BUSINESS STRATEGY
The Company's goal is to capitalize on its position as a leader in the
ride simulation attraction business and become the leading full-service provider
in the ride simulation, large format and specialty venue 4D attractions by
offering a full range of support services and film-based software.
The Company's current strategies to achieve its objectives include the
following:
FULL SERVICE PROVIDER OF COMPLETE ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS. The
Company intends to expand its market penetration by offering its customers a
complete line of services and products to support the design, development and
operation of specialty format theater attractions. The Company has installed
over 250-specialty format theater attractions and currently licenses film
software to over 68 installed simulation theaters. The Company believes that its
track record of successes positions it as a leader in terms of industry
experience and operating expertise in the specialty format theater market. By
focusing its services and products on solutions designed to assist its customers
in building their businesses, the Company believes that it will continue to
expand its own business opportunities in the future.
EXTEND THE COMPANY'S PRODUCT LINE THROUGH INNOVATIVE USE OF ITS CURRENT
TECHNOLOGIES. Management believes that the Company has the opportunity to
increase its product offerings without incurring significant additional research
and development costs. An example of this is the introduction of a turnkey
specialty theatre which utilizes "4D" effects, the first which opened in
Shenzhen, China in February 2000. These effects include a water mist, wind and a
seat drop among other visceral effects. Management believes there are
opportunities to leverage the Company's existing technology to provide new,
innovative products designed to meet current market requirements and
opportunities, including adding 4D effects to its ride simulation systems.
EXPAND INTO NEW MARKETS. The Company is exploring potential new markets
for its attractions, products and services. The Company continues its expansion
efforts in Europe and South America. In addition, the Company is pursuing market
opportunities for its large format theaters in commercial locations, such as
movie theater multiplexes, where it made its first sales in fiscal year 1999,
and its ride simulation theaters in untapped commercial settings including
casinos and retail businesses.
IDENTIFY NEW STRATEGIC PARTNERS. Management believes that the Company
can optimize its market position and performance through the formation of
strategic alliances with companies who have complementary technologies,
manufacturing or distribution. For example, an alliance with Media Technology
Source, the world's largest cinema equipment dealer, provides benefits
especially in the large format market.
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BRANDED PRODUCTS. The Company has launched the Extreme Screen(TM) brand
in an effort to establish a recognizable and significant global market presence
for the Company's large format theater installations. In fiscal 2000 six
theaters opened with the Extreme Screen(TM) brand and five additional theaters
are scheduled to open in fiscal 2001.
IWERKS PRODUCTS
FIXED-BASE RIDE SIMULATION THEATRES. The Company's line of fixed-base
ride simulators are marketed under the brands IWERKS TURBORIDE(TM) and
EXPLORATION IN MOTION(TM), and combine high-resolution projector film or video
software, digital surround sound and moving seats to fully involve the audience
in a realistic, simulated experience. The Company is also beginning to
incorporate digital projection technology into some of its installations.
Software currently available includes a variety of live action and fantasy
experiences such as taking a ride through the center of the earth, being chased
by dinosaurs, flying at supersonic speeds, racing with Indy cars, riding a
roller coaster, white-water rafting and space and underwater adventures. The
Company's ride simulation theatre product line is the broadest in the industry,
enabling the Company to offer its customers seat, and platform-based simulators
in a variety of configurations and at multiple price points. The Company's ride
simulators are designed to operate in theatres which typically seat 8 to 100
people, and feature screens up to 52 feet high, with six-channel digital
surround sound. In these rides, guests watch a high-resolution film with a fast
action point-of-view perspective while sitting in seats that move in
synchronization with the action on the screen. Films for the Company's ride
simulation theatres typically range between three and five minutes. Ride
simulation theatres can be reprogrammed to create new adventures.
LARGE FORMAT THEATRES. The Company's large format theatres are marketed
under the name IWERKS EXTREME SCREEN(TM), and feature screens which are much
larger than standard movie screens and projection systems that deliver a
sharper, brighter image than conventional movies. The result is a high-impact,
immersive, sensory experience for the audience. These theatres can seat up to
600 people, have steeply raked seating and exhibit films typically lasting
between 15 and 40 minutes. The Company offers 15/70 (15 perforations, 70
millimeter film), 8/70 (8 perforations, 70 millimeter film) and 5/70 (5
perforations, 70 millimeter film) format systems including its exclusive
patented Academy Award winning Linear Loop projectors.
The Company's large format theatres are available in a variety of
configurations. Its flat screen theatres use screens as large as 65 feet high by
85 feet wide, more than five times the size of most movie theatre screens. The
Company's domed screen theatres use a dome-shaped screen up to 85 feet in
diameter which wraps around and above the audience filling the audience's field
of vision. The Company also offers 3D systems which use dual projectors to
create a 3D image.
CUSTOM AND OTHER THEATRES. The Company offers a wide range of custom
film and video-based theatre systems utilizing 70 millimeter and 35 millimeter
film formats. Among its offerings is the Iwerks' 4D Specialty Theatre, a theatre
that includes in-theatre physical effects of fog, rain, wind, speed and more.
The Company's custom projects range from the sale of individual projectors to
complete theatre systems.
FILM SOFTWARE. The Company produces film and video software for the
Company's attractions with a production strategy that is similar to that of a
movie studio, where a small core of executives hire supplemental production
talent and specialists on a project-by-project basis. This structure allows the
Company to maintain creative control of projects without incurring substantial,
continuing overhead expenses. In addition, the Company has acquired distribution
rights for ride simulation films purchased or licensed from others.
The Company has a film library which includes, as of June 30, 2000, the
distribution rights to 45 simulation films of which 7 are available in 3D, 6
large format films of which 2 are available in 3D and 5 3D-attraction films. The
Company's library of ride simulation films is the largest in the industry. In
addition to the Iwerks' film library, owners of Iwerks' large format theatres
have access to an additional library of over 100 films. The Company believes
that the quality and size of its film library is an additional significant
competitive advantage in the markets in which it competes, particularly in the
ride
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simulation market. Growth in the installed base of theatres provides the Company
an opportunity to increase film licensing revenue.
The Company's film distribution efforts are focused in three primary
market sectors: Simulation films, 3D/4D Attraction films and Large Format films.
The Company's recent ride simulation films include METEOR ATTACK, a 23rd century
training flight; JAMES BOND: LICENSE TO THRILL, a truly live-action experience;
STAR WARRIORS, the ultimate starfighter experience; WINGS, an educational
aviation adventure made in association with Discovery Channel; JOURNEY THROUGH
THE CENTER OF THE EARTH, a 3D ride to the center of the earth; ESCAPE FROM DINO
ISLAND, a 3D sequel to its highly successful film DINO ISLAND; SUPERSTITION, a
haunted scream park adventure hosted by Elvira - Mistress of the Dark; MAD
RACERS, Iwerks' first ride simulation 3D film; SECRETS OF THE LOST TEMPLE, based
on an explorer's adventure through a Mayan temple; ALIEN RIDE AT THE SPEED OF
FRIGHT, based on the futuristic movie thriller of the same name; DINO ISLAND, a
fantasy ride through a dinosaur-inhabited island; MOON RAID ALPHA, a space chase
adventure fantasy; a film for Six Flags theme parks called THE RIGHT STUFF; a
film for Paramount theme parks based on the motion picture DAYS OF THUNDER and a
film based on the motion picture ROBOCOP. Fiscal 2001 releases are scheduled to
include a simulation ride film based on Stan Lee's the "7th Portal." The Company
continues to look at additional projects which may increase the number of films
released in fiscal 2001. Many of the Company's ride simulation and other
productions have received industry recognition. In November, 1998 DINO ISLAND II
won 1st place at the prestigious London Effects and Animation Festival. Other
awards for the Company were the prestigious Marketing Award for Best Brand
Pricing at the 1998 International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions
(IAAPA) convention. The Company intends to continue to seek opportunities for
deriving additional revenue from its library of simulation films in fiscal year
2001.
The Company also produces and distributes large format and specialty
films to theme parks. In fiscal 1999, the Company released "ENCOUNTER IN THE
THIRD DIMENSION" a large format 3D film based on the history and technology of
3D effects. In fiscal 2000 the Company released "Adventure Planet." These
films are available in 15/70 and 8/70 formats. A shortened version of this film
is also available for "3D/4D" specialty theater exhibition.
MULTI-FORMAT FILM PRODUCTION STRATEGY
Given the Company's presence in three unique market places, Iwerks can
select film properties and exploit them across the three separate film
markets. In the case of the Company's investment in the large format film
"ENCOUNTER IN THE THIRD DIMENSION," Iwerks was able to derive three different
film products from the single investment. This strategy greatly reduces the risk
of the film investment and facilitates entry into new markets to increase
revenue potential at a greatly reduced cost. This strategy was duplicated with
the release of "ALIEN ADVENTURE IN 3D" which also derived four 3D simulation
films including "MAGIC CARPET RIDE IN 3D," "KID COASTER 3D," "AQUA RIDE 3D" and
"GLACIER RUN 3D" as well as a 12 minute 3D/4D specialty film.
FILM PRODUCTION
The Company's internal executive production capability develops and
oversees production of films for the Company's film productions as well as for
third party custom film projects. In fiscal 2000 the production group developed
and oversaw production of two custom films for Volkswagen ("The Secret of
Safety" a 360 film and "PanoramaTour" a simulation film) and a custom 360
film for Sony entitled "Berlin Symphony." For 2001, Iwerks has secured a custom
film contract for a concert film "*NSYNC BIGGER THAN LIVE" showcasing the
chart-topping band *NSYNC.
OWNED AND OPERATED (O&O)
The Company has entered into numerous Joint Venture arrangements with
Location Based Entertainment ("LBE") operators, specifically Dave & Busters and
Pier 39. Typically the arrangement consists of Iwerks contributing the hardware
and the operator contributing the site and improvements. The agreements
generally call for a film lease payment and gross profit split.
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CAMERAS AND OTHER PRODUCTION SERVICES
The Company contracts with third parties to lease its 8/70 large format
cameras and related equipment, including a 3D rig, lenses and accessories,
generally from several days to several months.
The Company has developed and manufactured one 15/70 large format
camera and is in the process of completing two additional 15/70 cameras. The
Company also provides technical and post-production services to third party
producers for a fee and maintains a 15/70 projection room at its Burbank
facilities for rent to large format filmmakers for use in the post-production
process.
PORTABLE RIDE SIMULATION THEATRES
In September 1999, the Company decided to sell the assets relating to
the portable ride simulation theater ("Touring Division"). These assets are
described as the portable ride simulation theaters and are reflected at their
estimated fair value less cost to sell. The Company is actively seeking buyers
for the portable ride simulation theaters.
MARKETING AND CUSTOMERS
The Company distributes its theatre systems, software and services
through multiple distribution channels including a direct sales and marketing
force as well as independent sales representatives in selected areas. The sales
and marketing staff consists of 8 employees. A sales representative maintains
foreign sales offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai which provide support to the
Company's Asian marketing programs and assist in customer service. A sales
office was established in London, England to create a stronger sales effort in
the European market. In addition, the Company has sales professionals located in
Burbank, California and Sarasota, Florida.
The Company markets its attractions, including theatre systems and film
software, mainly to theme parks, museums, movie theaters, destination centers,
casinos, location-based entertainment centers and special event venues. The
Company's theatre systems include projection and audio equipment, show control
systems and film handling equipment. The Company also provides ride simulation
systems which include motion bases, film projection and audio equipment, show
control and other effects as well as 4D specialty systems which include other
sensory effects. The customer supplies its own theatre space and other necessary
site improvements to operate the theatre. The Company provides installation,
training, design, marketing, maintenance and other support services.
A primary market for the Company's 2D, 3D and 4D theatres has been the
worldwide amusement and theme park industry. The Company expects that continuing
sales will come from existing parks looking for new attractions, parks under
development looking for an array of attractions and the expanding location-based
entertainment industry. Substantial new park development is occurring outside of
the United States and management believes that international operators will
continue as important customers for this product. The Company has also developed
customers in the family entertainment center, movie theater, institutional and
casino markets as well as tourist, vacation, destination shopping and convention
locations for its ride simulation theatres. The Company sells its ride
simulation theatres at prices which are separately negotiated, depending upon
the product, the number of motion bases, the configuration of the theatre space,
optional components selected and the level of design service provided. The
Company licenses its ride simulation films for a range of prices depending on
the film, license term and site of theater.
The primary markets for the Company's large format 2D and 3D theatres
have been museums, visitor destination centers, and other institutional
exhibition facilities frequented by large numbers of visitors. Increasingly,
commercial movie theatre operators are also viewing large format theatres as a
new entertainment option for their guests. The Company sells its large format
theatres at prices which are separately negotiated.
No single customer accounted for more than 10% of revenues in fiscal
1998, 1999 or 2000.
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The Company's sales typically are made pursuant to written contracts,
and are denominated in United States dollars. International sales are generally
backed by letters of credit. Consequently, the Company's operations historically
have not been subject to risks related to currency fluctuations. The Company's
sales contracts typically provide for progress payments that are timed to match
related expenditures by the Company. The customer generally has the right to
terminate the contract before completion by paying Iwerks its non-recoverable
costs plus a termination fee. The Company offers a warranty on sales of its
products, generally for a period of 12 months. The Company believes that its
material contract terms are consistent with industry practices.
ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES
With limited exceptions, the underlying technologies employed by the
Company are in the public domain and generally available in the marketplace.
However, the Company possesses substantial expertise in the design, modification
and engineering of projection, film handling, and camera and audio technologies
which it believes to be an important competitive factor.
IMAGING SYSTEMS. The Company offers a variety of technologically
advanced imaging systems.
The Company's 8/70 is an eight perforation, 70-millimeter film system
that operates at 24 or 30 frames per second. By comparison, most motion picture
theatres use four perforation, 35-millimeter film that runs at 24 frames per
second and standard 70-millimeter film is five perforation which also runs at 24
frames per second. The larger frame size and faster speed gives the Company's
8/70 a brighter and sharper image without the flicker and stroboscopic effects
common with conventional 35 and 70-millimeter film systems. The Company's 8/70
is used in the Company's array of ride simulation systems and large format
theatres common to museums, movie theatres and other venues where screen sizes
up to 60' high and 80' wide or dome screens of 75' or less in diameter are
suitable.
The Company owns the proprietary patented Linear-Loop Projection
("LLP") Technology which offers the expanding large format market a genuine
alternative to existing projection techniques. The LLP gently pushes film
through the projector on a column of air unlike most projection systems that use
gear mechanisms to pull film through. The LLP is designed to produce an image
that is brighter and more stable than other projectors available. In 2000, the
inventor of the patented Linear Loop technology, L. Ron Schmidt, was recognized
by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences as the recipient of an
Academy Scientific and Achievement Award for the Linear Loop's superior concept,
design and engineering.
The Company's 15/70 is a fifteen perforation, 70-millimeter rolling
loop projection system that handles the largest commercially available film
size. This system projects an image area more than nine times that of
conventional 35-millimeter film and 300% larger than standard 70-millimeter
film. The Company's 15/70 is capable of achieving screen sizes up to 65' high
and 85' wide and dome screens up to 85' in diameter that are generally found in
high capacity theatres at world expositions and larger museums and visitor
centers. Iwerks, 8/70 and 15/70 are used in the Iwerks Dome and Large Format
Theatres.
The Company offers high-resolution digital video imaging systems that
utilize a laser disc source and produce a high quality video image. This imaging
system is ideal for small ride simulation theatre systems.
MOTION BASES. The Company's ride simulation theatres utilize either two
seat or eight seat motion platforms. The two seat hydraulic base is a compact
and highly responsive three-axis system, allowing a multitude of combinations of
pitch (tilt from front to rear), vertical (move up and down) and roll (tilt from
side to side) movements, which keep passengers in constant motion with the
image. The Company introduced a new eight seat electro-mechanical base, which
has six-axis of motion capable of producing the most realistic ride simulation
available. The six-axis systems permit pitch, roll, vertical, sway, yaw (a
turning motion), and surge (forward and back), all the motions available within
a given motion envelope. Each motion base is a self-contained system, requiring
only electronic communications and electrical power connections.
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MANUFACTURING
The Company manufactures and assembles its theatre systems at its
facilities in Burbank, California. A majority of the components for these
theatre systems are purchased from outside vendors. The Company's manufacturing
operations consist of assembly, testing, quality control and system integration
of its theatre system components, subassemblies and final assemblies, including
modifications and the programming of the show-control and motion-control
components, and installation of the completed theatre systems.
The Company's manufacturing operations utilize a wide variety of
electrical and mechanical components, raw materials and other supplies and
services. The Company has developed multiple commercial sources for most
components and materials, but it does use single sources for a limited number of
standard and custom components. While delays in delivery of such single source
components could cause delay in shipments of certain products by Iwerks, at this
time, the Company has no reason to believe that any of the single-source vendors
present a serious risk. Consistent with industry practice, the Company generally
purchases components of its theatre systems upon receipt of an order. Certain
components used by Iwerks, including lenses, hydraulic power sources and motion
bases must be ordered up to four months in advance to assure timely delivery.
The Company maintains an inventory of these items as it deems appropriate to
service forecasted demand. Research and development costs are incurred in the
design, construction and testing of prototype systems and are charged to expense
as incurred. The research and development expenses were $766,000, $565,000 and
$404,000 for the years ended June 30, 1998, 1999 and 2000, respectively. Of the
expenses, 66%, 91% and 53% in 1998, 1999 and 2000, respectively, were for
improvements to existing products and the remainder was for development of new
products.
In fiscal 1997, the Company acquired the technology and patents to
produce the Linear Loop Projector. The Company utilizes LLP not only in its
Large Format Theatres, but also as its projector of choice in larger ride
simulation installations. Since the acquisition of this technology, the Company
has continued to make modifications and enhancements to the LLP. The LLP is not
an upgrade or rework of existing vendored products. The technology is unique,
patented and has a distinct advantage compared to "geneva" driven models that
preceded it.
The Company acquires certain other projectors from third party
suppliers and makes modifications to the projectors to fit the Company's use.
Lenses and lamphouses incorporated in the projection systems are supplied to the
Company by third parties.
The Company and Eaton-Vickers Incorporated, a manufacturer of hydraulic
components, jointly developed the hydraulically actuated seats which are used in
the two-seat motion base-ride simulation theatre. Under the agreement pursuant
to which the hydraulically actuated seats were developed, the Company owns all
rights in and to the seats. Eaton-Vickers continues as the sole manufacturer of
these motion bases on behalf of the Company; however, the Company has the right
under its agreement with Eaton-Vickers to secure alternate sources of
manufacturing at any time. The Company also purchases other products from
Eaton-Vickers.
The Company also has developed an electro-mechanical 8-seat base in
conjunction with MOOG, Inc. The base actuates 6 degrees of movement and uses
standard 110 volt electrical power as its source. In the development of the
8-seat simulator, a manufacturer was secured to execute the fiberglass seat as a
finished product requiring no additional assembly or finishing by the Company.
The finished product will be shipped directly to the installation site for
installation.
PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS
With the exception of certain features of Iwerks' motion base and
motion control system used in its motion simulation theaters and certain
features of its LLP, for which Iwerks owns United States patents, Iwerks does
not have United States or foreign patent protection on its existing technology
underlying its products. Iwerks intends to seek patent protection for any
patentable technology developed in the future. Iwerks has registered certain
marks under United States and international trademark laws.
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Iwerks intends to take all steps necessary to cause these trademarks to have a
perpetual existence, although Iwerks does not believe that its business is
dependent on any of these marks.
EMPLOYEES
At September 15, 2000, the Company employed 89 persons, of whom 22 were
employed in management, finance and administration, 8 were employed in sales and
marketing, and 59 were employed in operations (including 4 employees working on
a temporary basis refurbishing the Company's portable ride simulation theaters
that are being sold). None of the Company's employees are represented by a
collective bargaining agreement. The Company believes that its relations with
its employees are satisfactory.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES.
The Company maintains its principal facility in Burbank, California
where it leases space under three separate leases on adjacent facilities
consisting of 36,000, 23,460 and 7,596 square feet each, expiring September 30,
2001. The Company leases the space for an aggregate lease payment of
approximately $42,400 per month. In June 2000, in an effort to reduce operating
costs, the Company consolidated its operations into two of the existing
buildings. The Company currently is seeking to sublease the third building
(23,460 square feet).
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
The Company is a party to various actions arising in the ordinary
course of business which, in the opinion of management, based in part on the
advice of legal counsel, will not have a material adverse effect on the
Company's financial condition or results of operations; however, there can be no
assurance that the Company will not become a party to other lawsuits in the
future, and such lawsuits could potentially have a material adverse effect on
the Company's financial condition or results of operations.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
During the last quarter of the Registrant's fiscal year ended June 30,
2000, no matter was submitted to a vote of the security holders of the
Registrant.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
The Company's Common Stock is listed for quotation on The Nasdaq Small
Capital Market. The table below sets forth, for the calendar quarters indicated,
the high and low closing sales prices per share as reported on The Nasdaq Small
Capital Market for the Iwerks Common Stock.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
HIGH LOW
<S> <C> <C>
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1999
First Quarter $ 9 3/16 $ 4 5/32
Second Quarter 6 25/32 2 3/16
Third Quarter 5 1/4 3 1/16
Fourth Quarter 4 13/16 3 1/16
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2000
First Quarter $ 4 19/32 $2 26/32
Second Quarter 3 1/2 2 33/64
Third Quarter 3 9/16 1 9/16
Fourth Quarter 1 7/8 13/16
</TABLE>
As of September 15, 2000, Iwerks had approximately 804 holders of
record. No dividends have been declared or paid since incorporation. Iwerks
currently intends to retain earnings for use in its business and does not
anticipate paying any cash dividends on its common stock in the foreseeable
future.
On July 28, 2000, the Company was notified by Nasdaq that the Company
did not meet the continued listing requirements of The Nasdaq National Market.
Accordingly, effective August 1, 2000 the Company was listed on the Nasdaq Small
Capital Market pursuant to an exemption and the trading symbol of the Company's
securities was changed from IWRK to IWRKC. The Company was granted a temporary
exception from the continued listing requirements of the Nasdaq Small Capital
Market and must satisfy these requirements, which it currently does not, on or
before October 30, 2000. In the event the Company fails to comply, the Company's
securities will be delisted from The Nasdaq Stock Market and the Company
anticipates that its shares of common stock would begin trading on The Over The
Counter Bulletin Board.
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal Year Ended June 30,
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1996 (1) 1997(1)(2) 1998 (1)(3) 1999 (1) 2000 (4)
-------- ---------- ----------- -------- --------
(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE INFORMATION)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
OPERATIONS:
Total revenue $ 48,516 $ 39,584 $ 25,073 $ 34,869 $ 28,243
Income (loss) from operations 2,464 (10,573) (12,132) (4,986) (22,620)
Net income (loss) $ 3,099 $ (9,956) $(11,560) $ (4,778) $(22,507)
Net income (loss) per share - basic $ 0.98 $ (2.94) $ (3.33) $ (1.36) $ (6.53)
Net income (loss) per share -diluted $ 0.91 $ (2.94) $ (3.33) $ (1.36) $ (6.53)
Weighted average shares outstanding - 3,127 3,387 3,489 3,520 3,449
basic
Weighted average shares outstanding - 3,470 3,387 3,489 3,520 3,449
diluted
FINANCIAL POSITION (AT PERIOD END):
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term
investments $ 25,281 $ 19,067 $ 10,464 $ 6,717 $ 2,733
Total assets 72,926 64,529 50,803 50,768 25,810
Capital lease obligations and notes payable 2,732 1,827 1,082 1,087 2,634
Stockholders' equity 56,665 48,386 36,834 31,775 9,520
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 72,926 $ 64,529 $ 50,803 $ 50,768 $ 25,810
PER SHARE DATA (AT END OF PERIOD):
Net book value per common share $ 17.12 $ 13.90 $ 10.43 $ 9.21 $ 2.76
Common shares outstanding 3,311 3,474 3,527 3,448 3,449
<FN>
(1) Net income (loss) per share - basic and diluted, weighted average shares
outstanding - basic and diluted, net book value per common share and common
shares outstanding have been restated to reflect the 3.5 to 1 reverse stock
split effective January 18, 2000.
(2) Net loss for 1997 includes the write-down of $5.6 million ($0.47 loss per
share) for the impairment of long-lived assets for the portable ride
simulation theaters and other fixed assets.
(3) Net loss for 1998 includes approximately $1.6 million of severance costs
associated with a company-wide layoff and termination of certain officers,
and an additional $1.6 million for merger related costs associated with the
failed merger.
(4) Loss from operations and net loss include approximately $13.8 million for
the impairment of goodwill and other assets.
</FN>
</TABLE>
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
GENERAL
The Company designs, engineers, manufactures, markets and services
high-tech entertainment attractions which employ a variety of projection, show
control, ride simulation and software technologies.
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The Company currently: (a) sells and installs ride simulation attractions in
specialty theatres, (b) sells and installs large format theatres (generally such
theatres require projection technology which utilize film sizes ranging between
five perforations per frame by 70 millimeters (5/70) and fifteen perforations
per frame by 70 millimeter (15/70)), (c) sells and installs specialty theatres
which include special "4D" effects, (d) licenses and distributes the films in
its library to ride simulation, large format theatres and specialty 3D/4D
attraction theaters, (e) produces films in the 5/70, 8/70 and 15/70 film format
for its film library and for third parties, (f) invests in joint ventures by
contributing its ride simulation technology, design and equipment and
participating in the theatre profits, and (g) leases camera equipment and rents
post production facilities.
The Company's operating results in fiscal 2000 have decreased from
fiscal 1999. This was primarily due to decreased hardware sales in North
America, reduced film licensing revenue, film inventory write-downs and several
large non-cash one-time adjustments. In the third quarter of fiscal 2000, the
Company recorded a one-time non-cash write-down to goodwill associated with the
acquisition of Omni Film International (Omni) in 1994 ($11.7 million). In the
fourth quarter of fiscal 2000, the Company recorded impairment write-downs
totaling $2.2 million (certain camera equipment-$1.58 million, portable ride
simulation theaters -$594,000). In addition, the Company recorded a charge of
$202,000 relating to the adoption of SOP 00-2, "Accounting by Producers or
Distributors of Films." In the fourth quarter of fiscal 1999, results were
adversely impacted by approximately $1.0 million due to the termination of one
contract for a one-time research and development specialty project.
REVENUES FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998, 1999 AND 2000 ARE ANALYZED IN
THE FOLLOWING TABLE (IN THOUSANDS):
The Company derives its revenues primarily from four sources: sales of
hardware systems, licensing of films, owned and operated (portable ride
simulation theatres and joint venture arrangements), and the production of films
for third parties, rental of facilities and camera equipment.
Revenues for the fiscal years ended June 30, 1998, 1999 and 2000 are analyzed in
the following table (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal Year Ended June 30
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1998 % 1999 % 2000 %
--------- ---- --------- ---- --------- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Hardware sales & service $ 12,132 48% $ 19,305 55% $ 16,285 58%
Film licensing 5,521 22% 7,191 21% 5,401 19%
Owned and operated 6,871 28% 5,118 15% 2,294 8%
Film production and other 549 2% 3,255 9% 4,263 15%
--------- ---- --------- ---- --------- ----
$ 25,073 100% $ 34,869 100% $ 28,243 100%
========= ==== ========= ==== ========= ====
</TABLE>
Revenues on sales of theatre systems are recognized on the
percentage-of-completion method, measured by the ratio of percentage of labor
hours incurred to-date to estimated total labor hours for each fixed-price
contract, over the life of the contract. Accordingly, the timing of shipment and
installation schedules as dictated by the customer can result in variability of
quarterly revenues and earnings. Likewise, the cash received and used for the
contract can vary from quarter-to-quarter with the revenue and cost recognition
on the contract. The gross margin for each contract varies based upon pricing
strategies, competitive conditions and product mix.
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.
Revenues from O&O consist of portable ride simulation theatres,
revenues 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. In September 1999, the Company curtailed the
Touring Division and
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decided to sell the assets. These assets are described as the portable ride
simulation theaters and are reflected at their estimated fair value less cost to
sell.
Revenue from film production and other is generated primarily through
the production of films for third parties, rental of camera equipment and the
rental of postproduction facilities. The Company recognizes revenues and costs
associated with the production of custom films on the percentage of completion
method. The Company typically realizes a smaller margin from the sale of custom
films in comparison to its theatre system sales.
A significant portion of the Company's sales are made to customers
located outside of the United States, primarily in Asia, South America, Europe,
the Middle East and Canada. Sales from customers outside of the United States
continue to increase as a percentage of total revenues. Sales from Asia, Europe
and the Middle East account for 65% of the Company's total sales in fiscal 2000.
Revenues for the fiscal years ended June 30, 1998, 1999 and 2000 attributable to
sales to these areas are summarized in the following table (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1999 2000
-------------------------- -------------------------- ------------------------
Percentage of Percentage of Percentage of
AMOUNT TOTAL REVENUE AMOUNT TOTAL REVENUE AMOUNT TOTAL REVENUE
-------- ------------- ---------- ------------- --------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Asia $ 5,660 22.6% $ 10,434 29.9% $ 9,800 34.7%
South America (including
Mexico 2,493 9.9% 550 1.6% 1,128 4.0%
Europe and Middle East 1,672 6.7% 8,148 23.4% 8,429 29.8%
Canada 1,596 6.4% 503 1.4% 386 1.4%
-------- ----- ---------- ----- ---------- -----
Total Export Revenues $ 11,421 45.6% $ 19,635 56.3% 19,743 69.9%
========= ====== ========== ====== ========== ======
</TABLE>
A sales representative maintains offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai to
support sales to Asia. The Company also maintains an office in London, England
to support its European sales. South American sales are supported out of the
Sarasota, Florida office. International operations and sales may be subject to
political and economic risks, including political instability, currency
fluctuations, changes in import/export regulations, tariff and freight rates. In
addition, various forms of protectionist trade legislation have been proposed in
the United States and in certain other countries. Any resulting change in
current tariff structures or other trade and monetary policies could adversely
affect Iwerks' international operations. Political and economic factors have
been identified by the Company with respect to certain markets in which it
competes. There can be no assurance that these factors will not result in
customers of the Company defaulting on payments owed to Iwerks, or in the
reduction of potential purchases of the Company's products. For example, turmoil
in the economies of the countries in Asia has historically had a material
adverse effect on the Company's revenues and results of operations. Revenues
attributable to sales in Asia declined from $13.7 million for fiscal 1997
(representing 34.6% of the Company's revenues) to $5.7 million in fiscal 1998
(representing 22.6% of the Company's revenues). Fiscal 1999 sales to Asia
increased to $10.4 million (representing 29.9% of the Company revenues). During
fiscal 2000, sales to Asia remained strong at $9.8 million (representing 34.7%
of the Company's revenue). The Company is not able to predict to what extent, or
for what period, economic trends may adversely affect the sales of its products.
Typically, sales outside the United States are denominated in United States
dollars and are backed by bank letters of credit, which reduce the risks related
to international sales.
COMPARISON OF YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 TO YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1999
REVENUES
Revenue for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2000 decreased $6.6 million
or 19% from the fiscal year ended June 30, 1999 due to the factors described
below.
Hardware sales and service decreased by $3.0 million or 16% from the
prior fiscal year. Hardware sales in North America decreased by $5.7 million or
68%. Due to the lead-time involved in completing our contracts, bookings in
one fiscal year are typically recognized as revenue in the following
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fiscal years. The reduction in North American revenues in fiscal 2000 primarily
is due to the Company concentrating it's large format sales efforts on the
commercial exhibitor market in fiscal 1999. Commercial exhibitors have been
experiencing financial difficulties. Consequently, these exhibitors have not
purchased large format product to the extent we expected. We also believe that
fiscal 2000 sales were adversely effected by changes in the Company's sales team
in fiscal 1999. Hardware sales in the Asia region increased from the prior year
by $1.5 million or 30%, South American hardware sales increased by $473,000 or
164% and European and Middle Eastern hardware sales increased by $418,000.
Film licensing revenues for fiscal 2000 decreased approximately $1.7
million or 24% compared to the comparable prior year period. This was primarily
due to certain theaters that signed multiple year contracts in fiscal 1999. The
Company recognized the revenue in the prior year, consequently no revenue was
recognized in the current year for these licenses. In addition, the Company
experienced a decline in new hardware installations as compared to last year.
O&O revenue for fiscal 2000 decreased by approximately $2.8 million or
55% as compared to the same period last year, primarily due to a decrease of
approximately $2.4 million in the Touring Division and a decrease in revenue
from the fixed site joint ventures of approximately $450,000. The decline in
sales and related expenses in the Touring Division is due to the Company's
decision to curtail the division in September 1999 and actively pursue the sale
of the portable ride simulation theaters. The decrease in joint venture revenue
is the result of reduced attendance levels at our joint venture sites.
Film production and other revenue for fiscal 2000 increased by
approximately $940,000 or 28% compared to the comparable prior year period.
This was primarily due to three film production deals in fiscal 2000 compared to
one in fiscal 1999.
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 distribution. The cost of theatre systems
includes the cost of components, customization, engineering, project management,
assembly, system integration, installation and estimated warranty expenses. Also
included in cost of sales are royalties payable to a former joint venture
partner which will expire in January 2001. The costs associated with film
distribution primarily reflect amortization of film production costs and
royalties paid to third parties. The cost of sales associated with operating
portable ride simulation theatres includes costs for personnel, depreciation,
event fees, fuel, insurance and maintenance.
Cost of sales as a percentage of sales was 92% for fiscal 2000 as
compared to 78% for fiscal 1999. One contributing factor to the increase is
an increase in hardware cost of sales due to unexpected cost overruns during the
installation phase of certain projects. In addition, the Company recorded
write-downs on certain films in the final two quarters of fiscal 2000.
Additionally, the Company experienced an increase in film production,
which typically have a higher cost of sales. Finally, in the fourth quarter of
fiscal 2000, the Company increased its reserve for inventory obsolescence.
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 of fixed assets, amortization of goodwill,
departmental administrative costs and research and development costs.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $12.6 million and
$11.1 million, for fiscal 1999 and 2000, respectively. The reduction is
primarily due to reduced marketing expenses, professional services, insurance
costs and research and development expenses, partially offset by an additional
expense to settle a claim with a former employee.
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IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS
In the third quarter of fiscal 2000, the Company recognized a one-time
non-cash write-down of goodwill of $11.7 million associated with the acquisition
of Omni in 1994. Although the Company continues to service Omni related
products, the Company decided to discontinue the sale of these products in the
third quarter of fiscal 2000. The Company determined that the Omni product
offerings were more costly to produce and can be replaced with newer, more
reliable and more cost effective technology, which the Company owns. Thus, the
goodwill related to the Omni acquisition was determined to be impaired.
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2000, the Company recorded a non-cash
write-down for impaired assets totaling $2.2 million. This write-down relates to
certain camera equipment and the portable ride simulation theaters that are for
sale.
INTEREST INCOME & EXPENSE
Interest income for fiscal 1999 and 2000 was approximately $366,000 and
$144,000, respectively. The decrease from 1999 to 2000 resulted primarily from a
reduction in the invested cash balances during the 2000 fiscal year.
Interest expense for fiscal 1999 and 2000 was $156,000 and $253,000,
respectively. This increase is due to having an outstanding notes payable
balance for a full year in fiscal 2000.
INCOME TAXES
The provision for income taxes or (benefit) was $2,000 and ($222,000)
for the years ended June 30, 1999 and 2000, respectively. As the Company has
significant net losses, the income tax provisions are primarily for foreign
taxes and minimum state taxes. The fiscal 2000 tax benefit is the result of a
$234,000 federal tax refund relating to a prior year.
NET LOSS
The Company recorded a net loss of $4,778,000 in 1999, compared to a
net loss of $22,507,000 in 2000 due to the aforementioned reasons.
COMPARISON OF YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 TO YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1998
REVENUES
Revenue for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1999 increased $9.8 million
or 39% from the fiscal year ended June 30, 1998 revenue due to the factors
described below.
Hardware sales and service increased by $7.2 million or 59% from the
prior fiscal year. Hardware sales in the Asian region increased by $2.7 million,
North American hardware sales increased by $2.6 million and hardware sales in
Europe increased by $3.5 million. The only decline in hardware sales was in the
South American region where sales declined by approximately $1.0 million.
Film licensing revenues increased by approximately $2.3 million or 42%
compared to the same period last year. These results are due to new film venues
in fiscal 1999 from new hardware sales, as well as new theme park attractions,
several of which have signed multiple year license agreements. Many of these new
venues are a direct result of new films that the Company released this year.
O&O revenue decreased by approximately $1.8 million as compared to the
same period last year, primarily due to declining sales of approximately $2.0
million in the Touring Division, partially offset by an increase in revenue from
the fixed site joint ventures of approximately $279,000. The decline in sales,
and related expenses, in the Touring Division is due to the Company's decision
to participate in fewer
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events than the prior year, focusing on the more profitable events. The increase
in joint venture revenue is the result of three additional joint venture sites
opened during the second quarter of fiscal year 1999.
Film Production and other revenue increased by approximately $2.0
million. This was primarily due to the Company securing one major film
production deal in fiscal 1999 compared to none in fiscal 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 distribution. The cost of theatre systems
includes the cost of components, customization, engineering, project management,
assembly, system integration, installation and estimated warranty expenses. Also
included in cost of sales are royalties payable to a former joint venture
partner. The costs associated with film distribution 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 includes costs for personnel, depreciation and
amortization, event fees, fuel, insurance and maintenance.
Cost of sales as a percentage of sales was 78% for both fiscal years
ended June 30, 1998 and 1999. Included in the cost of sales in 1999 is a charge
of approximately $1.0 million due to the termination of one contract relating to
a one-time research and development specialty project.
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 approximately $16.0
million and approximately $12.6 million, for the years ended June 30, 1998 and
1999, respectively. This decrease was primarily due to a reduction of $2.2
million in employee related expenses from the prior year. Of those expenses,
approximately $1.6 million was related to severance costs that were made to
fifteen employees including the former CEO and two other officers whose
employment terminated in the third quarter of fiscal 1998. In addition, bad debt
expense was approximately $0.8 million larger in the prior year than fiscal 1999
due to the economic problems affecting the Asian region in the prior year. Other
savings included a reduction in building leases and business insurance partially
offset by an increase in sales commissions and an increase in sales and
marketing expenses due to the Company's new corporate brand initiative launched
in the 1999 fiscal year as well as a more comprehensive marketing program to
support clients' efforts to build their Iwerks attractions.
MERGER RELATED EXPENSES
The Company incurred approximately $1.8 million of non-recurring
expenses related to the proposed merger with Showscan that did not receive the
required shareholder vote in March 1998. These costs were primarily professional
legal, accounting and investment banking fees of which approximately $1.6
million was expensed in fiscal 1998. Approximately $0.2 million was expensed in
fiscal 1997.
INTEREST INCOME & EXPENSE
Interest income for fiscal 1998 and 1999 was approximately $0.8 million
and $0.4 million, respectively. The decrease from 1998 to 1999 resulted
primarily from a reduction in the invested cash balances during the 1999 fiscal
year.
Interest expense for fiscal 1998 and 1999 was $247,000 and $156,000,
respectively. This decrease resulted primarily from the scheduled maturity of
capital lease obligations in fiscal 1999.
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INCOME TAXES
The provisions for income taxes were $23,000 and $2,000 for the years
ended June 30, 1998 and 1999, respectively. As the Company has significant net
losses, the income tax provisions are primarily for foreign taxes and minimum
state taxes.
NET LOSS
The Company recorded net loss of $11,560,000 in 1998, compared to a net
loss of $4,778,000 in 1999 due aforementioned reasons.
COMPANY'S SEASONALITY AND FLUCTUATING QUARTERLY RESULTS
The following tables set forth unaudited data regarding operations for
each quarter of fiscal 1999 and 2000 and the percentage of the Company's revenue
and expenses represented by each item of the respective quarter. This quarterly
information has been prepared on the same basis as the annual consolidated
financial statements and, in management's opinion, contains all adjustments
necessary to fairly state the information set forth herein. The operating
results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of results for any future
period.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Fiscal 1999 Fiscal 2000
First Second Third Fourth First Second Third Fourth
(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER
---------------------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue $ 7,373 $ 8,649 $ 10,423 $ 8,424 $ 7,609 $ 9,159 $ 5,913 $ 5,562
Cost of Sales 5,378 6,146 7,669 8,017 6,365 7,903 5,474 6,178
--------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ------- --------
Gross Margin 1,995 2,503 2,754 407 1,244 1,256 439 (616)
Selling, General and
Administrative Expense 3,050 3,388 3,174 3,033 2,755 3,375 2,735 2,226
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets - - - - - - (11,658) (2,174)
--------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- ---------
Interest (income) expense, net (65) (64) (31) (50) 40 (37) 63 43
---------- --------- --------- -------- -------- --------- ------- --------
Loss before provision for taxes (990) (821) (389) (2,576) (1,571) (2,082) (14,017) (5,059)
Provision (benefit) for taxes - - - 2 - (199) - (23)
--------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------- ------- ---------
Net loss $ (990) $ (821) $ (389) $ (2,578) $ (1,571) $ (1,883) $(14,017) $ (5,036)
========== ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
The Company's operating results fluctuate from quarter to quarter as a
result of the timing of theatre system shipments, the mix of theatre system
contracts, the completion of custom film contracts and the amount of revenues
from portable simulation theatre and film licensing agreements. Hardware sales
will likely continue to experience quarterly fluctuations which cannot be
reasonably predicted, as they are substantially dependent on the customers'
varying delivery and installation requirements.
Significant portions of the Company's operating expenses are relatively
fixed, and planned expenditures are primarily based upon revenue forecasts. The
sales cycle for the sale of a single attraction by the Company typically ranges
between six and eighteen months. The Company has little control over the timing
of customer purchases.
The seasonal fluctuations in earnings also may cause volatility in the
stock prices of the Company. While a significant portion of the Company's
expense levels are relatively fixed, the timing of increases in expense levels
is based in large part on the Company's forecasts of future sales. If net sales
are below expectations in any given period, the adverse impact on results of
operations may be magnified by the Company's inability to adjust spending
quickly enough to compensate for the sales shortfall. The Company may also
choose to reduce prices or increase spending in response to market conditions,
which may have a material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
In fiscal 2000, approximately $2.0 million in cash was used in
operating activities and $0.4 million was used in financing activities, offset
by $0.8 million provided by investing activities. Investing activities primarily
consisted of additions to film inventory ($0.6 million) and the purchase of
property and equipment ($0.8 million) offset by the maturity of investments
($2.5 million). Financing activities consisted primarily of payments on capital
leases ($0.6 million) offset by the issuance of common stock warrants ($0.3
million).
At June 30, 2000 the Company had cash and short-term investments of
approximately $2.7 million, $1.2 million of which is restricted. The Company's
cash and short-term investment balances have continued to decline since June 30,
2000 and the Company expects to experience further declining balances during the
remainder of fiscal 2001. Because of the substantial reductions in the Company's
cash balances over the last twelve 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 determined to sell its portable ride simulation theaters,
which when sold, will generate cash and is considering a number of other options
to improve the financial condition of the Company. Subsequent to year end one
portable ride simulation theater was sold. There can be no assurance that any
additional ride simulation theaters will be sold. The Company also is
aggressively seeking additional debt or equity financing and other strategic
alternatives. However, recent operating losses, the Company's declining cash
balances, the Company's historical stock performance, the recent decline in
revenue, 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 or strategic partners on terms that are deemed to be favorable to the
Company. In addition, the transfer from The Nasdaq National Market to The Nasdaq
Small Capital Market together with the Company's trading status under an
exemption from the continued listing requirements may make it more difficult for
the Company to attract financing. The Company has been aggressively seeking
additional equity or debt financing for more than the last twelve months and to
date has been unsuccessful in attracting new financing. If the Company's
financial condition continues to worsen and it is unable to successfully attract
equity or debt financing or other strategic transactions, the Company could be
forced to consider steps that would protect its assets against its creditors.
The Company's independent auditors' report contains an emphasis paragraph
indicating there is substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as
a going concern.
In order to preserve cash, the Company has been required to reduce
expenditures for capital projects (including new films), research and
development, and 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 can achieve these
reductions over a short enough period of time in order to allow it to continue
as a going concern.
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RISK FACTORS
WE HAVE A HISTORY OF LOSSES AND THERE CAN BE NO ASSURANCE THAT WE WILL
BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE PROFITABLE OPERATIONS IN FISCAL 2001.
We have not been profitable in five of the last six years and have an
aggregate net loss for the last six years of $59.2 million. During fiscal 2000,
we incurred a net loss of $22.5 million. Because substantial portions of our
expenses are fixed and our gross margin is relatively low, achieving
profitability depends upon our ability to generate and sustain substantially
higher revenues. Although we have implemented plans to increase revenues and
operating margin, we can not assure you that we will be able to do so and
consequently we may experience additional losses in fiscal 2001. We expect that
our cash on hand, together with cash generated by operations, cannot
sufficiently fund future operating losses and capital requirements, and we have
attempted to raise additional capital. To date, we have not been able to obtain
additional financing in amounts or on terms acceptable to us.
WE ARE TRADING ON THE NASDAQ SMALL CAPITAL MARKET UNDER AN EXEMPTION
AND MAY BE DELISTED IF WE DO NOT MEET THE CONTINUED LISTING REQUIREMENTS ON OR
BEFORE OCTOBER 30, 2000.
On July 28, 2000, we were notified by The Nasdaq Stock Market that we
did not meet the continued listing requirements of the Nasdaq National Market.
Accordingly, effective August 1, 2000, our common stock was removed from trading
on the Nasdaq National Market and listed on The Nasdaq Small Capital Market. Our
common stock currently is trading under an exemption from the continued listing
requirements of The Nasdaq Small Capital Market. If we do not meet these
requirements on or before October 30, 2000, we may be delisted from The Nasdaq
Small Capital Market, in which case we anticipate that we would apply for our
common stock to trade on the Over The Counter Bulletin Board. If we are delisted
from The Nasdaq Small Capital Market, it may be more difficult to raise
additional debt or equity financing.
WE DEPEND ON SINGLE OR LIMITED SUPPLIERS FOR CERTAIN OF OUR COMPONENTS
AND IF THESE SUPPLIERS ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE THESE COMPONENTS, WE MAY EXPERIENCE
DELAYS IN PRODUCT SHIPMENT AND ADDITIONAL COSTS.
We currently use only one or a limited number of suppliers for certain
of the components that we use in our theater systems. If our suppliers are
unable to deliver these components to us we may be unable to locate an alternate
source of these components, which would result in a material adverse effect on
our revenues, results of operations, liquidity and financial position. Our
reliance on a limited number of vendors involves many risks including:
o Shortages of certain key components;
o Delays in product shipment;
o Product performance shortfalls;
o Additional costs associated with the purchase of the components
from alternative suppliers; and
o Reduced control over delivery schedules, manufacturing
capabilities, quality and costs;
If any of our suppliers suffers business disruptions, financial
difficulties, or if there is any significant change in condition of our
relationship with the supplier, our costs of goods sold may increase or we may
be unable to obtain these key components for our products. In any event, our
revenues, results of operations, liquidity and financial condition would be
adversely affected. While we believe that we can obtain most of the components
necessary for our products from other manufacturers, any unanticipated change in
the source of our supplies, or unanticipated supply limitations, could adversely
affect our ability to meet our product orders.
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IT IS POSSIBLE THAT OUR CURRENT FILM SOFTWARE MAY NOT SUSTAIN ITS
POPULARITY AND OUR NEW FILM SOFTWARE MAY NOT BECOME POPULAR.
A substantial portion of our revenue is dependent upon the production
and distribution of entertainment film software for exhibition on our theatre
systems. Each production is an individual artistic work. We try to develop and
produce film software that will achieve high market acceptance. However, market
acceptance depends upon many factors beyond our control, including:
o audience reaction;
o competing programming;
o other forms of entertainment;
o perceived quality of programming.
We cannot assure you that our film software will obtain market
acceptance. If our film software becomes less popular, we will most likely
derive less revenue from the license of our film library and from new hardware
sales.
OUR COMPETITIVE POSITION IS DEPENDENT ON CONTINUING TO INVEST IN NEW
FILM PRODUCTIONS. IF WE ARE UNABLE TO DO SO, IT COULD HAVE A NEGATIVE IMPACT ON
OUR REVENUES.
We believe that our extensive library of popular films is a competitive
advantage and that we must continue to add to this library if we are to be
successful. Film production is expensive. We generally spend $100,000 -
$2,000,000 to produce a film. Although we try to reduce the financial impact of
a new film by entering into licensing, participation or other financing
arrangements with third parties, prior to release we typically do not recoup our
costs until 2-3 years later. Even if we are able to reduce the costs of
production, we cannot assure you that the films we produce and acquire will be
popular. In addition, because our cash balances have continued to decline, we
have had to decrease the level of our investment in film software and this may
have an adverse impact on our revenues in future periods.
OUR PRINCIPAL COMPETITORS DEVOTE GREATER FINANCIAL, PERSONNEL AND
MARKETING RESOURCES TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OF COMPETITIVE PRODUCTS.
We face significant competition in each of the markets in which we
operate. Our principal direct competition for customers comes from manufacturers
of competing movie-based attractions, and in the case of amusement and theme
parks, manufacturers of traditional amusement park attractions. In addition,
there is also competition from systems integrators and some amusement and theme
parks developing and constructing their own attractions. We have significantly
fewer financial, technical, manufacturing, marketing and other resources than
certain of our competitors and these limited resources may harm our business in
many ways. Our competitors may leverage their greater resources to:
o develop, manufacture and market products that are less expensive or
technologically superior to our products;
o reach a wider array of potential customers through increased marketing and
sales activities;
o attend more trade shows and spend more on advertising and marketing;
o operate at lower margins for longer periods;
o respond more quickly to new or changing technologies, customer requirements
and standards; or
o reduce prices in order to preserve or gain market share.
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In addition, the out-of-home entertainment industry in general is
undergoing significant changes, primarily due to technological developments as
well as changing consumer tastes. Many companies are developing and are expected
to develop new entertainment products or concepts in response to these
developments that may be directly competitive with our products.
We believe these competitive pressures are likely to continue. We
cannot guarantee that our resources will be sufficient to address this
competition or that we will manage costs and adopt strategies capable of
effectively utilizing our resources. If we are unable to respond to competitive
pressures successfully, our prices and profit margins may fall and our market
share may decrease.
OUR FUTURE SUCCESS WILL DEPEND IN PART UPON OUR ABILITY TO ANTICIPATE
CHANGES IN TECHNOLOGY AND DEVELOP NEW AND ENHANCED PRODUCTS ON A TIMELY AND
COST-EFFECTIVE BASIS.
We operate in a technology-driven segment of the entertainment
industry. Consequently, it is important for us to develop new and enhanced
products in response to technological changes. Risks inherent in the development
and introduction of new products include:
o difficulty in forecasting customer demand accurately;
o our inability to expand capacity fast enough to meet customer demand;
o the possibility that new products may cannibalize current products;
o delays or interruptions in the manufacture and installation of new
products;
o competitors' responses to our introduction of new products;
o the desire by customers to evaluate new products for longer periods of time
before making a purchase decision; and
o the possibility the market may reject certain new technology and products.
If we are unable, for technological or other reasons, to develop
products in a timely manner or the products or product enhancements that we
develop do not achieve market acceptance, our business could be harmed.
A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF OUR SALES AND CUSTOMERS ARE LOCATED OUTSIDE
THE UNITED STATES. CURRENCY FLUCTUATIONS AND THE INCREASED COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH
INTERNATIONAL SALES, COULD MAKE OUR PRODUCTS UNAFFORDABLE IN FOREIGN MARKETS,
WHICH COULD REDUCE OUR PROFITABILITY.
Sales to customers outside the United States accounted for
approximately 46%, 56% and 70% of our revenues in fiscal 1998, 1999 and 2000,
respectively. We believe that international sales will continue to represent a
significant portion of our total sales. Our foreign sales subject us to a number
of risks including:
o although we denominate our international sales in U.S. dollars, currency
fluctuations could make our products unaffordable to foreign purchasers or
more expensive compared to those of foreign manufacturers;
o greater difficulty of administering business overseas may increase the
costs of foreign sales and support;
o foreign governments may impose tariffs, quotas and taxes on our products;
o longer payment cycles typically associated with international sales and
potential difficulties in collecting accounts receivable may reduce the
profitability of foreign sales;
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o political and economic instability may reduce demand for our products or
our ability to market our products;
o restrictions on the export or import of technology may reduce or eliminate
our ability to sell in certain markets; and
o although we have met certain international manufacturing standards, our
lack of ISO 9000 certification, a widely accepted method of establishing
and certifying the technical characteristics and quality of our products,
may hinder our foreign sales.
These risks may increase our costs of doing business internationally
and reduce our sales or profitability.
WE ARE DEPENDENT ON THE STRENGTH OF THE NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL
ECONOMIES. RECESSIONARY OR DEFLATIONARY CONDITIONS IN ANY OF OUR PRINCIPAL
MARKETS COULD REDUCE OUR SALES AND PROFITABILITY.
Our revenues and profitability are dependent on the strength of the
national and international economies. In a recessionary or deflationary
environment, sales of our products may be adversely affected.
Theme parks and other out-of-home entertainment venues may also
experience a downturn in sales which could reduce the funds available for
capital improvements and film licensing, resulting in price and other
concessions and discounts by us in order to maintain sales activity.
OUR QUARTERLY REVENUES AND OPERATING RESULTS ARE DIFFICULT TO FORECAST.
IF REVENUES AND OPERATING RESULTS FLUCTUATE UNEXPECTEDLY FROM QUARTER TO
QUARTER, OUR STOCK PRICES MAY FLUCTUATE.
Our quarterly revenues and operating results are difficult to forecast.
As a result, we believe that the period-to-period comparisons for operating
results are not necessarily reliable indicators of our future performance. A
variety of factors may affect our operating results, including factors which are
outside our control. These factors include the following:
o the size and timing of customer orders;
o the timing, introduction or enhancement of products by us or our
competitors;
o the timing and level of our operating expenses.
Any unanticipated change in operating results may cause our stock
prices to fluctuate since such changes reflect new information for investors and
analysts. New information causes investors and analysts to revalue our stock and
this in the aggregate could cause our stock price to fluctuate.
OUR CUSTOMERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE THEIR CONTRACTS WITH US IN
CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH CAN HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON OUR CASH FLOW.
Our hardware sales contracts typically provide that the customer may
terminate our contract prior to delivery. However, a customer canceling its
contract is obligated to pay to us a cancellation fee equal to the costs
committed or incurred plus 20%. Customers typically pay a deposit upon execution
of a contract. If a customer cancels a contract and the amount of the deposit
exceeds the cancellation fee, we are contractually obligated to refund the
excess to the customer. In the event of a large refund, we could experience a
negative impact on cash flow.
IF WE ARE SUED ON A PRODUCT LIABILITY CLAIM, OUR INSURANCE POLICIES MAY
NOT BE SUFFICIENT.
Although we maintain general liability insurance and product liability
insurance, our insurance may not cover all potential types of product liability
claims to which manufacturers are exposed or may
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not be adequate to indemnify us for all liability that may be imposed. Any
imposition of liability that is not covered by insurance or is in excess of our
insurance coverage could harm our business.
IF WE ARE UNABLE TO PROTECT OUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
ADEQUATELY, THE ADVANTAGES OF OUR RESEARCH, MANUFACTURING AND DISTRIBUTION
SYSTEMS MAY BE REDUCED AS COMPETITORS ADOPT SOME OR ALL OF THESE TECHNIQUES.
Since our business depends in part on intellectual property rights, our
ability to compete effectively depends in part on our ability to develop and
maintain proprietary aspects of our technology in creative works. We currently
hold several patents on the design elements of our products and also rely on a
combination of trademark, trade secret, copyright and other intellectual
property laws to protect our proprietary rights. Such rights, however, may not
preclude competitors from developing products that are essentially equivalent or
superior to ours. In addition, many aspects of our product are not subject to
intellectual property protection and therefore may be reproduced by our
competitors.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT CLAIMS AGAINST US COULD BE TIME
CONSUMING AND EXPENSIVE TO DEFEND AND MAY HARM OUR BUSINESS.
In recent years there has been significant litigation in the United
States involving patents and other intellectual property rights. While we
currently are not engaged in any material intellectual property litigation or
proceedings, we may become involved in the future. An adverse outcome of
litigation could force us to do one or more of the following:
o stop selling, incorporating or using our products for services that use the
challenged intellectual property;
o subject us to significant liabilities to third parties;
o obtain from the owners of the infringed intellectual property right a
license to sell or use the relevant technology, which license may not be
available on reasonable terms or at all; or
o redesign those products and services that use such technology, which
redesign may be either economically or technologically infeasible.
Whether or not an intellectual property litigation claim is valid, the
cost of responding to it, in terms of legal fees and expenses and the diversion
of management resources, could harm our business.
THE ABILITY OF OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ISSUE PREFERRED STOCK AND OUR
STOCKHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN MAY MAKE TAKEOVER ATTEMPTS DIFFICULT OR IMPOSSIBLE.
Our Board of Directors has the authority, without any action of the
shareholders, to issue up to one million shares of Preferred Stock and to fix
the rights and preferences of those shares. In addition, we have in place a
Stockholder Rights Plan. The ability of our Board to issue Preferred Stock and
the existence of the Stockholder Rights Plan may have the effect of delaying,
deferring or preventing a change of control, may discourage bids for our common
stock at a premium over its market price and may adversely affect the market
price, and the voting and rights of the holders of our Common Stock.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
The Board of Directors
Iwerks Entertainment, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Iwerks
Entertainment, Inc. as of June 30, 1999 and 2000, and the related consolidated
statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the
three years in the period ended June 30, 2000. Our audits also included the
financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 14(a). These financial
statements and schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and
schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States. 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 that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of
Iwerks Entertainment, Inc. at June 30, 1999 and 2000 and the consolidated
results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the
period ended June 30, 2000, in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States. Also, in our opinion, the related financial
statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic financial
statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the
information set forth therein.
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared
assuming that Iwerks Entertainment, Inc. will continue as a going concern. As
more fully described in Note 1, the Company has incurred significant operating
losses in the current year, has a large accumulated deficit and working capital
deficiency at June 30, 2000 and has been unable to meet all of its obligations.
These conditions raise substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue
as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are also
described in Note 1. The consolidated financial statements do not include any
adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and
classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that
may result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
Los Angeles, California Ernst & Young LLP
September 26, 2000
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IWERKS ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
ASSETS
(IN THOUSANDS)
June 30,
---------------------------------
1999 2000
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 4,217 $ 2,733
Short-term investments 2,500 -
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
accounts 5,619 3,963
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on
uncompleted contracts 1,495 2,194
Inventories 5,110 2,650
Assets held for sale - current - 858
Other current assets 445 497
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Total current assets 19,386 12,895
Portable ride simulation theatres at cost, net of accumulated
depreciation 2,783 -
Property and equipment at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and
amortization 5,626 3,693
Film inventory at cost, net of accumulated amortization 4,861 2,222
Goodwill, net of accumulated amortization 14,115 1,953
Other assets 3,997 3,292
Assets held for sale - long term - 1,755
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Total assets $ 50,768 $ 25,810
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</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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IWERKS ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AMOUNTS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
June 30,
1999 2000
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<S> <C> <C>
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 3,244 $ 3,943
Accrued expenses 6,115 5,780
Notes payable, current portion 737 1,842
Billings in excess of costs and estimated
earnings on uncompleted contracts 7,008 3,797
Deferred revenue 10 136
Capital leases, current portion 792 459
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Total current liabilities 17,906 15,957
Notes payable, net of current portion 797 333
Capital lease obligations, net of current portion 290 -
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Total liabilities 18,993 16,290
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000,000 authorized, none - -
issued and outstanding
Common stock, $.001 par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 57 57
3,539,856 (1999) and, 3,540,915 (2000) issued and outstanding
Paid-in capital 78,084 78,086
Treasury stock, 91,600 shares at cost (341) (341)
Warrants - 250
Accumulated deficit (46,025) (68,532)
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Total stockholders' equity 31,775 9,520
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 50,768 $ 25,810
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</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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IWERKS ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years ended June 30,
-------------------------------------------
1998 1999 2000
------------- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue $ 25,073 $ 34,869 $ 28,243
Cost of Sales 19,653 27,210 25,920
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Gross margin 5,420 7,659 2,323
Selling, general and administrative expenses 15,999 12,645 11,111
Merger related expenses 1,553 - -
Impairment of long-lived assets - - 13,832
------------- ------------ ------------
Loss from operations (12,132) (4,986) (22,620)
Interest income 842 366 144
Interest expense (247) (156) (253)
------------- ------------ ------------
Loss before provision (benefit) for income taxes (11,537) (4,776) (22,729)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes 23 2 (222)
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Net loss $ (11,560) $ (4,778) $ (22,507)
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Loss per common share - basic and diluted $ (3.33) $ (1.37) $ (6.53)
============= ============ ============
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic and diluted 3,489,000 3,520,000 3,449,000
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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IWERKS ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Common Stock
Paid-In Treasury Accumulated
SHARES AMOUNT WARRANTS CAPITAL STOCK DEFICIT TOTAL
--------- ------ -------- --------- -------- ----------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at June 30, 1997 3,474 $ 57 $ - $78,016 $ - $(29,687) $48,386
Common stock options and warrants exercised 7 - - 8 - - 8
Issuance of common stock issued in
with the class action settlement 46 - - - - - -
Net loss - - - - - (11,560) (11,560)
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Balance at June 30, 1998 3,527 57 - 78,024 - (41,247) 36,834
Common stock options and warrants exercised 13 - - 60 - - 60
Purchase of treasury stock (92) - - - $ (341) - (341)
Net loss - - - - - (4,778) (4,778)
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BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 1999 3,448 57 - 78,084 (341) (46,025) 31,775
COMMON STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS EXERCISED 1 - - 2 - - 2
PROCEEDS FROM ISSUANCE OF WARRANTS - - $ 250 - - - 250
NET LOSS - - - - - (22,507) (22,507)
--------- ------ -------- --------- -------- --------- -------
BALANCE AT JUNE 30, 2000 3,449 $ 57 $ 250 $78,086 $ (341) $(68,532) $ 9,520
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</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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IWERKS ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year ended June 30,
------------------------------------
OPERATING ACTIVITIES 1998 1999 2000
------------ ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net loss $ (11,560) $ (4,778) $ (22,507)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss
to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 4,628 4,696 5,767
Impairment of long-lived assets - - 13,832
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable, net 1,926 (2,098) 1,656
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of
billings on uncompleted contracts 4,765 79 (699)
Inventories 469 (1,744) 2,748
Other current assets (139) 261 (52)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (3,423) 554 364
Billings in excess of costs and estimated
earnings on uncompleted contracts 1,981 4,037 (3,211)
Deferred revenue 30 (298) 126
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Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (1,323) 709 (1,976)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Investment in limited partnership and joint ventures (426) (991) (92)
Investment in portable simulation theatres and patents (46) (34) (99)
Purchases of property and equipment (2,333) (2,168) (811)
Additions to film inventory (3,917) (1,565) (649)
Investment in debt securities 12,537 422 2,500
------------ ----------- ----------
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 5,815 (4,336) 849
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Issuance of note payable - 1,534 363
Payments of notes payable (81) - (207)
Issuance of warrants - - 250
Payments on capital leases (681) (804) (623)
Exercise of stock options 8 60 2
Repurchase of common stock - (341) -
Other 196 (147) (142)
------------ ----------- ----------
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (558) 302 (357)
------------ ----------- ----------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 3,934 (3,325) (1,484)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 3,608 7,542 4,217
------------ ----------- ----------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 7,542 $ 4,217 $ 2,733
============ =========== ==========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year ended June 30,
-------------------------------
1998 1999 2000
------ ------ --------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash paid (received) during the year for:
Interest $ 244 $ 163 $ 253
Income taxes $ 23 $ 11 $ (222)
</TABLE>
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing
activities:
In 1999, the Company issued a note payable for approximately $1.5
million in connection with the termination of a customer contract (see Note 15).
See accompanying notes.
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IWERKS ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. GOING CONCERN MATTERS
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming the
Company will continue as a going concern, which contemplates the realization of
assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business. The
Company has experienced significant operating losses in the current and prior
years. In addition, the Company has been unable to pay all of its trade
creditors and certain other obligations in accordance with their terms and some
of the Company's creditors have refused to provide further product or services
except on a C.O.D. basis. Management intends to improve liquidity in various
ways such as (a) the completion of equity or debt financing or other strategic
transactions; (b) the continued monitoring and reduction of manufacturing,
facility and administrative costs including reduction of personnel; and (c) the
sale of its portable ride simulation units. However, there is no assurance that
the Company will succeed in accomplishing any or all of these initiatives. The
fiscal 2000 consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments to
reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of
assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result from the
outcome of this uncertainty.
2. BUSINESS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Consolidation and Basis of Presentation - Iwerks is a Delaware
corporation. Iwerks designs, manufactures, installs and services high
resolution, proprietary motion picture theatre attractions. Iwerks' attractions
are built around a variety of theatre systems, including fixed and portable
simulators, large format theatres, 3D theatres, 4D specialty theatres and the
licensing of the related software.
Iwerks operates in one business segment, the manufacture, distribution
and operation of entertainment hardware and software.
The financial statements consolidate the accounts of Iwerks and its
wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany amounts and transactions
have been eliminated in consolidation.
Revenue and Cost Recognition - Revenue from fixed-price-contracts are
recognized on the percentage-of-completion method, measured by the ratio of
percentage of labor hours incurred to date to estimated total labor hours for
each contract. Management considers expended labor hours to be the best
available measure of progress on such contracts. A contract is considered
substantially complete upon delivery and acceptance of the product by the
customer. These contracts average six to eighteen months in duration.
Contract costs include direct materials, direct labor cost and indirect
costs related to contract performance, such as indirect labor, supplies and
tools. Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted
contracts represents costs incurred and gross profit recognized in excess of
amounts billed. Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on
uncompleted contracts represents billings in excess of costs incurred and gross
profit recognized. Billings to customers are in accordance with the terms of the
contract and generally follow a payment schedule.
Iwerks performs a quarterly review of uncompleted contracts. Changes in
estimates are reflected in the period of the change. Provisions for estimated
losses on uncompleted contracts are made in the period in which such losses are
determined.
Iwerks provides a warranty for contracts generally for a period of
twelve months. Such warranty costs are included in cost of sales. The warranty
accrual as of June 30, 1999 and 2000 was $1,028,000,
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and $963,000 respectively, and is included in accrued expenses in the
accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Iwerks also earns revenues for the production of films for outside
parties. Iwerks recognizes such producer fee revenue as the services are
rendered.
Iwerks generally licenses films at agreed-upon minimum amounts.
Revenues from film licenses are recognized when the license period begins and
the programming is available pursuant to the terms of the license agreement.
Trade Accounts Receivable primarily consists of amounts due on
contracts and film licenses. Allowance for doubtful accounts was $1,823,000 at
June 30, 1999 and $933,000 at June 30, 2000.
Inventories consist primarily of simulation system equipment components
and are stated at the lower of cost or market on an average cost basis.
Change in Accounting Principle--In June 2000, Statement of Position
00-2 "Accounting by Producers or Distributors of Films" (SOP 00-2), was issued.
SOP 00-2 establishes new financial accounting and reporting standards for
producers and distributors of films, including changes in measuring impairment
of film costs. The Company has adopted the provisions of SOP 00-2 as of July 1,
1999.
SOP 00-2 requires the use of a fair value approach when measuring
impairment of film costs. The Company utilizes discounted cash flows to
determine fair value, which differs from the net realizable value approach
utilized by the Company pursuant to the previous accounting model and under
which cash flows were not discounted. In connection with the adoption of SOP
00-2, the Company has recorded a non-cash charge of approximately $202,000 to
reduce the carrying value of its film inventory. Such charge is included in cost
of sales in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
Film Inventory consists of production costs and is stated at the lower
of cost or fair value. The individual film forecast method is used to amortize
film inventory. Costs of a film are amortized in the proportion that gross
revenues in the period bear to management's estimate of the total current and
future gross revenues to be received. Estimated liabilities for participation
and royalties are accrued and expensed in the same manner as film inventory is
amortized.
Revenue estimates on a film-by-film basis are reviewed periodically by
management and are revised, if warranted, based upon management's appraisal of
current market conditions. Unamortized individual film costs are written down to
estimated fair value based on this estimate, where applicable. When estimates of
total revenue indicate that a film will ultimately realize a loss, the entire
loss is recognized in the current period.
Film inventory is comprised of the following (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
June 30,
1999 2000
------------ -------------
<S> <C> <C>
Films released $ 22,200 $ 22,865
Films in process and development 125 -
-------- --------
Total 22,325 22,865
Less accumulated amortization (17,464) (20,643)
-------- --------
$ 4,861 $ 2,222
======== ========
</TABLE>
While the Company has ceased production of new films, it is actively
engaged as an exclusive distributor of films produced by third parties. In such
instances, the Company is entitled to recoupment of its distribution expenses as
well as a distribution fee.
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Management estimates that 45% of the costs of its unamortized films
will be amortized during fiscal 2001 and that 93% of such costs will be
amortized within three years.
Depreciation and Amortization of Property and Equipment is computed
using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets,
which range from three to ten years. Leasehold improvements are amortized over
five years or the remaining term of the lease, whichever is shorter.
Goodwill (excess purchase price and liabilities assumed over the fair
market value of assets acquired) relates to the acquisition of Pioneer Marketing
Corporation and a related company (collectively referred to as "Pioneer") and
prior acquisitions and is being amortized over 16 to 25 years. Goodwill is
reviewed periodically to determine if the facts and circumstances suggest that
it may be impaired. If this review indicates that goodwill will not be
recoverable, as determined based upon discounted cash flows of the acquired
business over the remaining amortization period, then the carrying value of the
related goodwill will be reduced by the estimated shortfalls of cash flows (see
Note 4). Accumulated amortization was $4,047,000 at June 30, 1999 and
$16,209,000 at June 30, 2000.
Other Assets - Patents are stated at cost, and are being amortized
using the straight-line method over 10 to 25 years. Iwerks acquired a patent in
fiscal 1997 in connection with the Pioneer acquisition in the amount of
$1,094,000, and a covenant not to compete in the amount of $50,000. Accumulated
amortization was $377,000 at June 30, 1999 and $487,000 at June 30, 2000. The
Company has entered into joint venture arrangements whereby the Company
contributes ride simulation theatre equipment and the joint venture partner
contributes site improvements. The Company retains title to the assets it
contributes to certain joint ventures, and therefore its investment in joint
ventures is carried at historical cost and depreciated over 5 years. The Company
receives film licensing fees and cash flow income is split between the joint
venture partners.
Long-Lived Assets used in operations or held for sale are reviewed
periodically to determine that the carrying values are not impaired and if
indicators of impairment are present or if long-lived assets are expected to be
disposed of at a loss, impairment losses are recorded (see Note 4).
Accrued Expenses - The Company provides for commission and applicable
royalties on revenue recognized in connection with certain agreements. The
commission accrual as of June 30, 1999 and 2000 was $820,000 and $595,000
respectively, and the royalty accrual as of June 30, 1999 and 2000 was
$2,425,000 and $2,646,000 respectively. These amounts are included in accrued
expenses in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
The Company had legal accruals as of June 30, 1999 and 2000 in the
amounts of $298,000 and $138,000 respectively. This amount is included in
accrued expenses in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Deferred Revenue represents advance payments received for theatre
service contracts and is recognized as revenue over the life of the respective
agreements.
Research and Development Costs are incurred in the design, construction
and testing of prototype systems and are charged to expense as incurred.
Research and development expenses amounted to $766,000, $565,000 and $404,000
for the years ended June 30, 1998, 1999 and 2000, respectively and are included
in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated
statements of operations.
Income Taxes - The Company has applied Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 109, (Accounting for Income Taxes), which utilizes the
liability method. Deferred income taxes under the liability method arise
primarily from the difference between the timing of recognition of certain
revenue and expense items for financial reporting and income tax purposes.
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense
amounted to approximately $271,000, $251,000 and $199,000 in the years ended
June 30, 1998, 1999 and 2000, respectively, and is
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included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying
consolidated statements of operations.
Concentration of Credit Risk - The Company conducts credit evaluations
of customers and believes the credit risk from its customers to be minimal. The
Company generally requires significant foreign sales be supported by irrevocable
letters of credit established with the Company as beneficiary.
Qualified 401k Plan - The Company has a Defined Contribution 401k Plan
("Plan") for all of its eligible employees. Under the Plan, each employee who
has attained the age of eighteen and who has completed three months of service
with the Company is eligible to become a participant. Each participant is
permitted to make tax deferred voluntary contributions of an amount not to
exceed the lesser of 15% of his or her respective compensation and the
applicable statutory limitation. Effective July 1997, the Company began making
matching contributions not to exceed 3% of participants salaries to the Plan,
and has consequently recorded an expense of approximately $109,000, $96,000 and
$73,000 in fiscal 1998, 1999 and 2000, respectively.
Use of Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to
make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial
statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from these
estimates.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments - The Company's financial
instruments, other than cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable, consist
primarily of investments in debt securities. The fair value of investments in
debt securities is based on quoted market prices.
3. RESTRICTED CASH
Included in the June 30, 2000 cash and cash equivalents balance is
$1,176,000 of cash received from two customers, 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 a project for each of the two customers.
The milestone for one customer project was reached in the first quarter of
fiscal 2001 and $136,000 of restricted cash became available for Company use.
Management expects to reach the required milestone for the other customer's
project in the second quarter of fiscal 2001, at which time $1,040,000 is
expected to become available for Company use.
4. IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS
The following non-cash charges are included in impairment of long-lived
assets for the year ended June 30, 2000 (in thousands):
Omni Film International goodwill $ 11,657
Camera equipment 1,581
Portable ride simulation theatres 594
----------
$ 13,832
==========
In the third quarter of fiscal 2000, the Company recorded a one-time
non-cash write-down to goodwill of approximately $11,657,000. The goodwill was
associated with the acquisition of Omni Film International (Omni) in 1994.
Although the Company continues to service Omni related products, the Company
decided to discontinue the sale of these products during the third quarter of
fiscal 2000. In connection with the decision, the Company determined that the
Omni product offerings were more costly to produce and can be replaced with
newer, more reliable and more cost effective technology, which the Company owns.
Thus, the entire amount of goodwill related to the Omni acquisition was
determined to be impaired.
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The Company completed manufacturing of camera equipment for rental use
during the current year and is manufacturing additional camera equipment. The
Company first rented the camera equipment in July 2000. Based on actual rental
revenues received, and considering costs to complete the remaining camera
equipment, the Company determined that an impairment analysis was required at
June 30, 2000. Upon comparing the carrying value and future costs to complete
the camera equipment to the estimated discounted net cash inflows from rentals
of such camera equipment, the Company recorded a non-cash charge of
approximately $1,581,000 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2000.
As described in Note 5, in September 1999 the Company decided to sell
the portable ride simulation theaters of the Touring Division. Since that time,
the Company sold one portable ride simulation theater (in August 2000). Based on
the terms of this sale and the current discussions regarding potential sales,
the Company determined that the carrying value of the remaining theaters was
impaired. Accordingly, a non-cash charge of approximately $594,000 was recorded
in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2000 to write the portable motion theatres down
to their estimated fair value less cost to sell.
5. ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
In September 1999 the Company decided to sell the assets relating to
the Touring Division. These assets are described as the portable ride simulation
theaters and are reflected at management's estimate of their fair value less
cost to sell. Management has discontinued depreciating these assets and will
continue to periodically assess the net fair value of these assets. Fiscal 2000
revenues and expenses of the Touring Division were $1,192,000 and $2,184,000
respectively.
6. ISSUANCE OF WARRANTS
On September 8, 1999 the Company appointed two new outside members to
its 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.
Certain restrictions apply to the exercise of these warrants, which have a life
of five years. These two board members resigned on January 18, 2000. The
warrants remain outstanding with the same terms described above.
7. DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
Depreciation and amortization expense of property and equipment,
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.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999 2000
-------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Depreciation on property and equipment $1,306 $1,654
Depreciation on portable ride simulation theaters 640 160
Amortization of film inventory 2,012 3,288
Amortization of goodwill and other 712 665
------- --------
Total depreciation and amortization $4,696 $5,767
======= ========
</TABLE>
Depreciation and amortization included in cost of sales was $2,678 and $3,461
for 1999 and 2000, respectively.
8. SHORT TERM INVESTMENTS
The carrying amounts of the Company's investments in debt securities is
$2.5 million and $0 at June 30, 1999 and 2000, respectively. The principal
amount, cost and fair value are not materially different than the carrying
amount as shown above. There were no sales of available for sale securities for
fiscal year 2000. Realized gains or losses from debt securities sold or matured
during the year ended June 30, 1999 and 2000 were not material. The basis on
which cost was determined on calculating gains and losses was the specific
identification method.
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9. BILLINGS IN EXCESS OF COSTS AND ESTIMATED EARNINGS ON UNCOMPLETED CONTRACTS
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted
contracts at June 30, 1999 and 2000 consist of the following (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999 2000
----------- ----------
<S> <C> <C>
Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts $ 20,704 $ 28,016
Estimated earnings 19,521 16,625
----------- ----------
40,225 44,641
Less billings to date (45,738) (46,244)
----------- ----------
$ (5,513) $ (1,603)
=========== ==========
</TABLE>
Such costs are included in the accompanying balance sheets at June 30,
1999 and 2000 under the following captions (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999 2000
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of
billings on uncompleted contracts $ 1,495 $ 2,194
Billings in excess of costs and estimated
earnings on uncompleted contracts (7,008) (3,797)
------------ ------------
$ (5,513) $ (1,603)
============= ============
</TABLE>
10. NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE
Basic and diluted loss per share is calculated using the weighted
average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Options and
warrants to purchase 31,189, 8,029 and 2,882 shares of common stock were not
included in the computation of diluted loss per common share for the years ended
June 30, 1998, 1999 and 2000, respectively, as the effect would be antidulitive.
During fiscal 2000 1,059 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.
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11. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment is stated at cost and is comprised of the
following at June 30, 1999, and 2000 (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999 2000
---------- -----------
<S> <C> <C>
Office equipment, furniture and fixtures $ 2,298 $ 3,023
Operating equipment 2,062 1,476
Film production equipment 5,195 4,146
Demonstration theatres 3,555 3,690
Leasehold improvements 1,371 1,375
---------- -----------
Total 14,481 13,710
Less accumulated depreciation (8,855) (10,017)
---------- -----------
$ 5,626 $ 3,693
========== ===========
</TABLE>
Certain equipment aggregating $3,711,000 at June 30, 1999 was recorded under
capital lease agreements. Accumulated depreciation on this equipment was
$1,594,967 at June 30, 1999. At June 30, 2000, such equipment is classified as
assets held for sale in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Depreciation expense was $1,797,000, $1,946,000 and $1,814,000 for the
years ended June 30, 1998, 1999 and 2000, respectively, including amounts
related to assets under capital leases.
12. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
During 1993, Itochu Corporation ("Itochu"), a former stockholder,
agreed to pay the Company $5 million primarily for the right to become the
Company's exclusive distributor for a three year term in Asia. In addition,
Itochu became a nonexclusive agent for Iwerks' other products for seven years.
Itochu earned sales commissions on collections from customers on any theatre
systems and related software sold in Asia. During the years ended June 30, 1998,
1999 and 2000, $291,000, $145,000, and $23,000 respectively, were paid to Itochu
in connection with this arrangement. This arrangement ended in December 1999.
13. INCOME TAXES
Significant components of income tax expense (benefit) are as follows
(in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year ended June 30,
1998 1999 2000
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Current
Federal $ - $ - $ (239)
State 8 2 10
Foreign 15 - 7
------- ------- ---------
23 2 (222)
Deferred:
Federal - - -
State - - -
------- ------- ---------
$ 23 $ 2 $ (222)
======= ======= =========
</TABLE>
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The reconciliation of income tax computed at the U.S. federal statutory tax
rates to income tax expense is: ,
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Year ended June 30
1998 1999 2000
--------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Provision (benefit) for income taxes at
statutory federal rate of 35% $ (3,828) $ (1,672) $ (7,877)
State and local taxes 8 2 10
Foreign taxes 15 - 7
Nondeductible items and
nontaxable items 266 242 4,277
Benefit of net operating loss
not currently recognized 3,562 1,430 3,361
---------- ---------- -----------
$ 23 $ 2 $ (222)
========== ========== ===========
</TABLE>
The deferred tax asset at June 30 consists of (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1999 2000
---------- -------------
<S> <C> <C>
Net operating loss $ 12,480 $ 14,480
Reserves (661) (131)
Asset impairment reserve (1,507) (2,378)
Deferred revenues 27 (73)
Amortization and depreciation 767 956
Other 14 (14)
---------- -------------
11,120 12,840
Valuation allowance (11,120) (12,840)
---------- -------------
$ - $ -
========== =============
</TABLE>
At June 30, 2000, Iwerks had available federal and state tax net operating loss
carryforwards of approximately $36,200,000 and $13,100,000, respectively,
expiring through 2019.
14. STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS
The Company has elected to follow Accounting Principles Board Opinion
No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" (APB 25) and related
Interpretations in accounting for its employee stock options because, as
discussed below, the alternative fair value accounting provided for under FASB
Statement No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," requires use of
option valuation models that were not developed for use in valuing employee
stock options. Under APB 25, because the exercise price of Iwerks' employee
stock options equals the market price of the underlying stock on the date of
grant, no compensation expense is recognized.
The Company has four stock incentive plans adopted in 1987, 1993, 1994
and the 1999 non-employee directors stock option plan (collectively the
"Plans"). In aggregate, 1,000,000 shares of Iwerks Common Stock are reserved for
issuance under the Plans. The Company has granted other options to purchase
28,571 shares of Iwerks Common Stock to certain officers outside of these plans.
Options generally vest over a four-year period and expire in ten years.
Terminated employees have 90 days to exercise options, however certain
officers, having separation agreements, have as long as 36 months to exercise
options. At June 30, 2000, there were 219,348 vested options outstanding
relating to two terminated officers which expire at varying dates until July
2001.
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Pro forma information regarding net income and earnings per share is
required by Statement 123, and has been determined as if the Company had
accounted for its employee stock options under the fair value method of that
Statement. The fair value for these options was estimated at the date of grant
using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average
assumptions for fiscal year 1998, 1999 and 2000, respectively: risk-free
interest rates of 5.55%, 4.84% and 6.50%, weighted-average expected life of the
option of 4.75 years, 5.00 years and 4.93 years; zero dividend yields; and a
volatility factor of the expected market price of Iwerks' Common Stock of 57%,
86% and 100%
The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in
estimating the fair value of traded options which have no vesting restrictions
and are fully transferable. In addition, option valuation models require the
input of highly subjective assumptions including the expected stock price
volatility. Because the Company's employee stock options have characteristics
significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the
subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in
management's opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable
single measure of the fair value of its employee stock options.
For purposes of pro forma disclosures, the estimated fair value of the
options is amortized to expense over the options' vesting period. Given this
method of amortization, the initial impact of applying FAS 123 on pro forma net
loss and pro forma loss per share is not representative of the potential impact
on pro forma amounts in future years when the effect of amortization from
multiple awards would be reflected. The Company's pro forma information follows
(in thousands except for per share information):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1999 2000
----------- ---------- ----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Pro forma net loss $ (12,483) $ (5,489) $ (22,938)
Pro forma net loss per share $ (3.53) $ (1.59) $ (6.65)
</TABLE>
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A summary of the Company's stock option activities and related
information for the years ended June 30 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Number of Shares Weighted Average
(IN THOUSANDS) EXERCISE PRICE
---------------- ----------------
<S> <C> <C>
Options outstanding July 1, 1997 548 $17.14
Options granted 176 9.82
Options exercised (7) 1.21
Options terminated (49) 18.26
Options exercisable at June 30, 1998 404
Options outstanding July 1, 1998 668 $15.29
Options granted 128 4.83
Options exercised (12) 1.50
Options terminated (258) 17.63
Options exercisable at June 30, 1999 309 14.32
Options outstanding July 1, 1999 526 $11.89
Options granted 189 2.26
Options exercised (1) 1.19
Options terminated (153) 9.53
Options exercisable at June 30, 2000 418 11.04
</TABLE>
The weighted-average fair value of options granted was $1.91 in fiscal year
1998, $2.14 in fiscal year 1999, and $5.08 in fiscal year 2000.
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The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at
June 30, 2000:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
OPTIONS OUTSTANDING OPTIONS
WEIGHTED AVERAGE EXERCISABLE
-------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------
WEIGHTED
AVERAGE
RANGE OF OUTSTANDING AT REMAINING WEIGHTED EXERCISABLE AT WEIGHTED
EXERCISE JUNE 30, 2000 CONTRACTUAL LIFE AVERAGE JUNE 30, 2000 AVERAGE
PRICES (IN THOUSANDS) IN YEARS EXERCISE PRICE (IN THOUSANDS) EXERCISE PRICE
------------ -------------- ---------------- -------------- -------------- --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
$ 0.97- 1.26 9 6.0 $ 1.10 4 $ 1.26
$ 1.63- 1.69 125 9.6 $ 1.63 100 $ 1.63
$ 2.59- 3.72 74 8.8 $ 3.47 15 $ 3.54
$ 4.16- 5.69 67 6.7 $ 4.68 29 $ 5.08
$ 6.34- 9.19 33 2.5 $ 7.85 28 $ 8.08
$10.50-15.75 65 3.0 $11.52 58 $ 11.49
$16.19-20.56 176 2.2 $17.38 172 $ 17.36
$25.81-31.50 11 5.2 $27.59 11 $ 27.60
$89.25-89.25 1 3.5 $89.25 1 $ 89.25
----- ----
561 418
=== ===
</TABLE>
As of June 30, 1998, 1999 and 2000 the Company had 6,600, 164,318 and
126,041 shares available for future grants under the Plans. As of June 30, 2000
Iwerks has reserved 686,943 shares of unissued Iwerks Common Stock for issuance
upon exercise of options granted under the Plans and outside the Plans.
At June 30, 2000 the Company had 2,286 warrants exercisable at $25.55 per share
expiring April 2003.
15. NOTES PAYABLE
Notes payable consists of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
June 30,
1999 2000
----------- ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Customer Note $1,534 $1,354
Settlement Note - 336
Equipment Note - 485
----------- ------------
1,534 2,175
Less non-current portion 797 333
----------- ------------
Current portion of notes payable $737 $1,842
----------- ------------
</TABLE>
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 1999, one customer contract relating to a
research and development specialty project was terminated. In connection with
the termination, the Company agreed to refund payments previously received from
the customer and established a note payable ("Customer Note") for approximately
$1.5 million. The Customer Note accrues interest at a rate of 7.752 % per annum.
The Company is currently in default regarding the Customer Note and therefore
the entire balance is classified as a current liability in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheets.
On June 6, 2000 a settlement agreement for severance pay was reached
with a former executive of the Company. The agreement established a note payable
("Settlement Note") for approximately $363,000 that is secured by certain assets
of the Company. The Settlement Note does not accrue interest and is payable in
equal installments over twelve months.
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On June 22, 2000, the Company renegotiated its capital lease and in
connection therewith established a $485,000 note payable ("Equipment Note") to
purchase certain equipment (see Note 16). The Equipment Note has an 18-month
term beginning January 1, 2001 and accrues interest at the rate of 12.5% per
annum. Approximately $152,000 and $333,000 in principal payments under the
Equipment Note are due in fiscal year 2001 and 2002, respectively.
16. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company leases facilities under operating leases that expire
through 2001. Leases that expire are expected to be renewed or replaced. Rental
expense for the years ended June 30, 1998, 1999 and 2000 was approximately
$641,000, $506,000 and $538,000, respectively.
Future minimum lease payments under capital and operating leases at
June 30, 2000 are as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Capital Operating
leases leases
<S> <C> <C>
2001 $ 475 $ 515
2002 - 129
--------- -------
Total minimum lease payments 475 $ 644
=======
Less amount representing interest (16)
--------
Present value of net minimum lease
payments under capital leases $ 459
========
</TABLE>
The Company's capital lease was renegotiated in June 2000. Pursuant to
the revised terms, the capital lease expires in December 2000 at which time the
Company shall purchase the equipment currently being leased for a total purchase
price of $485,000 plus sales tax. Provided that the Company is not in default of
its obligations under the lease, the lessor has agreed to finance the purchase
of the equipment. The Company anticipates that they will utilize the financing
offered by the lessor and has established a note payable at June 30, 2000
pursuant to the terms agreed upon with the lessor (see Note 15).
The Company has, from time to time, provided standby letters of credit
to customers as performance bonds. The customers may draw on the letters of
credit should Iwerks fail to perform under the terms of the contracts. There
were two standby letters of credit outstanding as of June 30, 2000. (See Note
3).
There are no material legal proceedings to which the Company is a party
other than ordinary routine litigation in the course of business. In the opinion
of management, based in part on the advice of counsel, resolution of these
matters will not have a material adverse impact on the Company's consolidated
financial position or results of operations.
17. SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
The Company operates in one business segment - the manufacture,
distribution and operation of entertainment hardware and software.
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Geographic segment information is as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998 1999 2000
---------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
United States $ 13,652 $ 15,234 $ 8,500
Asia 5,660 10,434 9,800
South America 2,493 550 1,128
Europe and Middle East 1,672 8,148 8,429
Canada 1,596 503 386
---------- --------- ---------
Total Revenue $ 25,073 $ 34,869 $ 28,243
========== ========= =========
</TABLE>
Nearly all of the Company's identifiable assets are located in the
United States. In fiscal 1998, 1999 and 2000, the Company had no customers who
accounted for more than 10% of consolidated revenues.
18. STOCKHOLDER RIGHTS PLAN
The Company has adopted a Stockholder Rights Plan (the "Agreement").
Pursuant to the Agreement each outstanding share of Iwerks' Common Stock has
received one right entitling the holder to purchase 1/100th of a share of Series
A Preferred Stock of Iwerks for each share of Iwerks Common Stock then held by
such holder. Each right becomes exercisable upon certain triggering events
related to an unsolicited takeover attempt of Iwerks.
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ITEM 9. CHANGES AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE.
NONE
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF REGISTRANT.
Information regarding directors and executive officers of the Company
will appear in the Proxy Statement for the 2000 Annual Meeting of Stockholders,
and is incorporated herein by this reference.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
Information regarding executive compensation will appear in the Proxy
Statement for the 2000 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, and is incorporated
herein by this reference.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT.
Information regarding security ownership of certain beneficial owners
and management of the Company will appear in the Proxy Statement for the 2000
Annual Meeting of Stockholders, and is incorporated herein by this reference.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS.
Information regarding certain relationships and related transactions
will appear in the Proxy Statement for the 2000 Annual Meeting of Stockholders,
and is incorporated herein by this reference.
PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
(a) Financial Statements: PAGE NUMBER
Report of Independent Auditors 25
Consolidated Balance Sheets June 30, 1999 and 2000 26
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Years Ended June 30, 1998, 1999 and 2000 28
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
Years Ended June 30, 1998, 1999 and 2000 29
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended June 30, 1998, 1999 and 2000 30
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 32
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Financial Statement Schedules:
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts for the years ended June 30,
1998, 1999 and 2000.
All other schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting
regulation of the Securities and Exchange Commission are not required under the
related instructions or are inapplicable, and therefore have been omitted.
(b) Exhibits: See Exhibit List attached to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
(c) Reports on Form 8-K: none
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
IWERKS ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
(Registrant)
By: /S/ JEFFREY M. DAHL
------------------------
Jeffrey M. Dahl
Senior Vice President &
Chief Financial Officer
Date: September 26, 2000
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature
appears below constitutes and appoints Don Iwerks and Jeffrey Dahl, or any one
of them, his attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution, for
him in any and all capacities, to sign any amendments to this Annual Report, and
to file the same, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection
therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, hereby ratifying and
confirming all that said attorneys-in-fact, or their substitutes, may do or
cause to be done by virtue hereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
this Report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of
Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
----------------------- ---------------------------- -------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Senior Vice President September 26, 2000
/s/ JEFFREY M. DAHL Chief Financial Officer
----------------------- (Principal Finance Officer)
JEFFREY M. DAHL
/s/ DONALD W. IWERKS Director September 26, 2000
-----------------------
DONALD W. IWERKS
/s/ GARY J. MATUS Director September 26, 2000
----------------------- (Acting Chief Executive
GARY J. MATUS Officer)
Director September 26, 2000
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BRUCE BEDA
/s/ PETER HANELT Director September 26, 2000
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PETER HANELT
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
IWERKS ENTERTAINMENT, INC.
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 1998, 1999 AND 2000
Balance at Balance at
CLASSIFICATION BEGINNING OF YEAR ADDITIONS WRITE-OFFS END OF YEAR
-------------- ----------------- --------- ---------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1998
Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 1,111,315 $ 1,808,250 $ 1,026,333 $ 1,893,232
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1999
Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 1,893,232 $ 997,783 $ 1,068,340 $ 1,822,675
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2000
Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 1,822,675 $ 300,000 $ 1,189,528 $ 933,147
</TABLE>
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EXHIBIT INDEX
3.1 Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation dated August 1,
1997. Incorporated by reference from Registrant's annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended June 30, 1996.
3.2 Bylaws of Iwerks. Incorporated by reference from Registrant's annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 1995.
4.1 Specimen Certificate evidencing Common Stock of Iwerks. Incorporated by
reference from Iwerks' Registration Statement on Form S-1, SEC Rule No.
68022 declared effective on October 19, 1993.
4.2 Warrant Agreement, dated April 30, 1993, by and between Iwerks and
Richard King International. Incorporated by reference from Iwerks'
Registration Statement on Form S-1, SEC Rule No. 68022 declared effective
on October 19, 1993.
4.3 Warrant to purchase 339,063 shares of common stock of the Registrant,
dated September 8, 1999, by the Registrant to the Guber Family Trust
dated October 20, 1978. Incorporated by reference from Registrant's
Report on Form 8-K filed on September 23, 1999.
4.4 Warrant to purchase 339,063 shares of common stock of the Registrant,
dated September 8, 1999, by the Registrant to the Guber Family Trust
dated October 20, 1978. Incorporated by reference from Registrant's
Report on Form 8-K filed on September 23, 1999.
4.5 Warrant to purchase 339,062 shares of common stock of the Registrant,
dated September 8, 1999, by the Registrant to the Guber Family Trust
dated October 20, 1978. Incorporated by reference from Registrant's
Report on Form 8-K filed on September 23, 1999.
4.6 Warrant to purchase 339,062 shares of common stock of the Registrant,
dated September 8, 1999, by the Registrant to the Guber Family Trust
dated October 20, 1978. Incorporated by reference from Registrant's
Report on Form 8-K filed on September 23, 1999.
4.7 Warrant to purchase 48,438 shares of common stock of the Registrant,
dated September 8, 1999, by the Registrant to the Paul and Judy Schaeffer
Living Trust dated February 28, 1992. Incorporated by reference from
Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 23, 1999.
4.8 Warrant to purchase 48,438 shares of common stock of the Registrant,
dated September 8, 1999, by the Registrant to the Paul and Judy Schaeffer
Living Trust dated February 28, 1992. Incorporated by reference from
Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 23, 1999.
4.9 Warrant to purchase 48,437 shares of common stock of the Registrant,
dated September 8, 1999, by the Registrant to the Paul and Judy Schaeffer
Living Trust dated February 28, 1992. Incorporated by reference from
Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 23, 1999.
4.10 Warrant to purchase 48,437 shares of common stock of the Registrant,
dated September 8, 1999, by the Registrant to the Paul and Judy Schaeffer
Living Trust dated February 28, 1992. Incorporated by reference from
Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on September 23, 1999.
10.1 Form of Indemnification Agreement and schedule of indemnified parties.
Incorporated by reference from Iwerks' Registration Statement on Form
S-1, SEC Rule No. 68022 declared effective on October 19, 1993.
10.2 Purchase Agreement dated January 23, 1991, by and between Iwerks and Ride
and Show Engineering, Inc. Incorporated by reference from Iwerks'
Registration Statement on Form S-1, SEC Rule No. 68022 declared effective
on October 19, 1993.
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10.3 Amended and Restated 1987 Stock Option, Purchase and Appreciation Rights
Plan of Iwerks. Incorporated by reference from Iwerks' Registration
Statement on Form S-1, SEC Rule No. 68022 declared effective on October
19, 1993.
10.6 1993 Stock Incentive Plan of Iwerks. Incorporated by reference from
Iwerks' Registration Statement on Form S-1, SEC Rule No. 68022 declared
effective on October 19, 1993.
10.7 Lease for 4540 W. Valerio Street, Burbank, California 91505, dated May
15, 1990, by and between Iwerks as lessee and Sheldon Plutsky as lessor.
Incorporated by reference from Iwerks' Registration Statement on Form
S-1, SEC Rule No. 68022 declared effective on October 19, 1993.
10.8 Lease for 4520Valerio Street, Burbank, California 91505, dated September
1, 1992, and the Amendment thereto, dated September 22, 1992, by and
between Iwerks as lessee and James E. McGraw as lessor. Incorporated by
reference from Iwerks' Registration Statement on Form S-1, SEC Rule No.
68022 declared effective on October 19, 1993.
10.9 Lease for 4535 W. Valerio Street, Burbank, California 91505, dated
September 11, 1991, by and between Iwerks as lessee and R.C. Associates
as lessor. Incorporated by reference from Iwerks' Registration Statement
on Form S-1, SEC Rule No. 68022 declared effective on October 19, 1993.
10.10 Intentionally left blank.
10.12 1994 Stock Incentive Plan of Iwerks Entertainment, Inc. Incorporated by
reference from Registrant's annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
June 30, 1995
10.15 Lease Agreement - Matrix Funding Corporation. Incorporated by reference
from Registrant's annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30,
1996.
10.16 Separation Agreement dated October 31, 1997 between the Company and Roy
A. Wright. Incorporated by reference from Registrants Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q for the quarter and six months ended December 31, 1997.
10.17 Separation Agreement dated October 31, 1997 between the Company and Bruce
Hinckley. Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q for the quarter and six months ended December 31, 1997.
10.18 Separation Agreement dated October 31, 1997 between the Company and
William J. Battison III. Incorporated by reference from Registrant's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter and six months ended
December 31, 1997.
10.22 Employment Agreement dated February 21, 1998 between the Company and
Charles Goldwater Incorporated by reference from Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed on March 4, 1998.
10.23 Employment Agreement dated March 2, 1998 between the Company and Dan
Griesmer. Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q for the quarter and nine months ended March 31, 1998.
10.24 Employment Agreement dated August 3, 1998 between the Company and Jack
Shishido. Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q for the quarter and three months ended September 30, 1998.
10.25 1998 Non-Employee Directors Stock Option Plan. Incorporated by reference
from Registrant's Proxy Statement on Form 14-A file October 28, 1998.
10.26 Rights Agreement Amendment dated as of July 16, 1999, between Iwerks
Entertainment, Inc. and U.S. Stock Transfer Corporation. Incorporated by
reference from Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 23,
1999.
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10.27 Consulting Agreement as of February 15, 2000, between Iwerks
Entertainment, Inc. and Donald W. Iwerks, as amended.
10.28 Consulting Agreement as of February 15, 2000, between Iwerks
Entertainment, Inc. and Gary J. Matus, as amended.
10.29 Agreement as of March 22, 2000, between Iwerks Entertainment, Inc.
and Jeffrey M. Dahl. Incorporated by reference from Registrant's Current
Report on Form 10-K filed on September 28, 2000.
10.30 First Amendment to Schedule as of June 22, 2000, by and between Matrix
Funding corporation and Iwerks Entertainment, Inc.
21.1 Subsidiary List.
23.1 Consent of Independent Auditors - Ernst & Young LLP
27.1 Financial Data Schedule
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