FORM 10-Q
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended November 23, 1996
Commission file number 1-11250
GTECH Holdings Corporation
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 05-0450121
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
55 Technology Way, West Greenwich, Rhode Island 02817
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(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (401) 392-1000
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
At December 27, 1996 there were 42,673,870 shares of the registrant's Common
Stock outstanding.
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INDEX
GTECH HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Number
Item 1. Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets 3
Consolidated Income Statements 4-5
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity 6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 7
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 8
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial 9-12
Condition and Results of Operations
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 13
Item 2. Changes in Securities 14
Item 4. Submission of Matters to Vote of Security Holders 14
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 15
SIGNATURES 16
EXHIBITS 17-18
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PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
GTECH HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
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(Unaudited)
November 23, February 24,
1996 1996
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ASSETS (In thousands, except
share amounts)
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CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents .............................................. $ 14,772 $ 8,519
Trade accounts receivable .............................................. 98,714 73,755
Inventories ............................................................ 39,011 43,669
Deferred income taxes .................................................. 25,661 25,661
Other current assets ................................................... 10,320 12,601
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS ............................................. 188,478 164,205
SYSTEMS, EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ASSETS RELATING TO CONTRACTS .................... 1,025,876 887,194
Less: Accumulated Depreciation ............................................... (521,175) (417,948)
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504,701 469,246
PROPERTY, PLANT & EQUIPMENT .................................................. 77,912 67,707
Less: Accumulated Depreciation ............................................... (42,259) (34,299)
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35,653 33,408
GOODWILL, net ................................................................ 111,851 114,843
INVESTMENTS IN AND ADVANCES TO UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES ..................... 59,647 49,068
OTHER ASSETS ................................................................. 39,977 28,610
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$ 940,307 $ 859,380
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Short-term borrowings ................................................. $ 1,219 $ 951
Accounts payable ...................................................... 43,546 46,343
Accrued expenses ...................................................... 52,181 54,465
Advance payments from customers ....................................... 13,615 12,110
Employee compensation ................................................. 26,885 24,929
Income taxes payable .................................................. 25,937 --
Current portion of long-term debt ..................................... 4,080 3,993
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES ....................................... 167,463 142,791
LONG-TERM DEBT, less current portion ........................................ 388,359 382,930
OTHER LIABILITIES ........................................................... 26,077 30,264
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES ....................................................... 6,670 6,670
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred Stock, par value $.01 per share--20,000,000 shares authorized,
none issued ........................................................ -- --
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share--150,000,000 shares authorized,
43,789,951 and 43,739,520 shares issued, 42,907,670 and
43,021,839 shares outstanding at November 23, 1996 and
February 24, 1996, respectively .................................... 438 437
Additional paid-in capital ............................................ 168,683 167,758
Equity carryover basis adjustment ..................................... (7,008) (7,008)
Translation adjustment ................................................ 3,900 (463)
Retained earnings ..................................................... 205,722 150,938
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371,735 311,662
Less cost of 882,281 and 717,681 shares in treasury at November 23, 1996
and February 24, 1996, respectively ................................ (19,997) (14,937)
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351,738 296,725
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$ 940,307 $ 859,380
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See notes to consolidated financial statements
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CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
GTECH HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
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(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
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November 23, November 25,
1996 1995
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(In thousands, except
per share amounts)
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Revenues:
Services .............................................................. $ 198,259 $ 168,537
Sales of products ..................................................... 33,621 18,602
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231,880 187,139
Costs and expenses:
Costs of services ..................................................... 138,867 110,576
Costs of sales ........................................................ 21,050 14,619
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159,917 125,195
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Gross profit ................................................................ 71,963 61,944
Selling, general and administrative ......................................... 33,163 27,343
Research and development .................................................... 8,576 7,783
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Operating income ............................................................ 30,224 26,818
Other income (expenses):
Interest income ....................................................... 1,181 4,988
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates ....................... 4,155 1,026
Other income .......................................................... 1,445 101
Interest expense ...................................................... (4,108) (5,395)
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Income before income taxes .................................................. 32,897 27,538
Income taxes ................................................................ (13,817) (11,566)
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Net income .................................................................. $ 19,080 $ 15,972
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Earnings per common share ................................................... $ .44 $ .37
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Weighted average common shares outstanding .................................. 43,054 43,249
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See notes to consolidated financial statements
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CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
GTECH HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
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(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
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November 23, November 25,
1996 1995
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(In thousands, except
per share amounts)
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Revenues:
Services .............................................................. $ 585,057 $ 500,976
Sales of products ..................................................... 72,949 50,519
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658,006 551,495
Costs and expenses:
Costs of services ..................................................... 404,529 319,091
Costs of sales ........................................................ 44,741 37,969
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449,270 357,060
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Gross profit ................................................................ 208,736 194,435
Selling, general and administrative ......................................... 93,789 80,331
Research and development .................................................... 23,750 24,046
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Operating income ............................................................ 91,197 90,058
Other income (expenses):
Interest income ....................................................... 2,630 9,539
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates ....................... 10,746 4,405
Other income .......................................................... 3,912 471
Interest expense ...................................................... (14,031) (16,924)
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Income before income taxes .................................................. 94,454 87,549
Income taxes ................................................................ (39,670) (36,771)
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Net income .................................................................. $ 54,784 $ 50,778
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Earnings per common share ................................................... $ 1.27 $ 1.17
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Weighted average common shares outstanding .................................. 43,076 43,300
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See notes to consolidated financial statements
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY-(Unaudited)
GTECH HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
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Common Stock Additional
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Shares Amount Capital Other Earnings Stock Total
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(Dollars in thousands)
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Balance at February 24, 1996 .... 43,739,520 $ 437 $ 167,758 $ (7,471) $ 150,938 $ (14,937) $ 296,725
Purchase of 164,600 shares of
common stock ............... -- -- -- -- -- (5,060) (5,060)
Common stock issued under
stock award plans .......... 50,431 1 925 -- -- -- 926
Net income ...................... -- -- -- -- 54,784 -- 54,784
Foreign currency translation .... -- -- -- 4,363 -- -- 4,363
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Balance at November 23, 1996 .... 43,789,951 $ 438 $ 168,683 $ (3,108) $ 205,722 $ (19,997) $ 351,738
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See notes to consolidated financial statements
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
GTECH HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
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(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
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November 23, November 25,
1996 1995
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(In thousands)
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income .................................................................. $ 54,784 $ 50,778
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided
by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization ......................................... 125,234 92,921
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates ....................... (10,746) (4,405)
Other ................................................................. (4,401) (5,698)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable .......................................... (24,959) 647
Inventories ........................................................ 4,658 1,773
Other assets ....................................................... (12,100) 7,578
Income taxes payable ............................................... 25,937 11,492
Other .............................................................. (227) (8,637)
Other assets and liabilities of discontinued operations ............ -- 2,654
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES ................................... 158,180 149,103
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of systems, equipment and other assets relating to contracts ...... (149,427) (96,258)
Purchases of property, plant and equipment .................................. (9,990) (6,661)
Investments in and advances to affiliates ................................... (11,782) (29,116)
Cash received from affiliates ............................................... 12,806 148
Proceeds from sale of investments ........................................... 5,895 --
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NET CASH USED FOR INVESTING ACTIVITIES ...................................... (152,498) (131,887)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt .................................... 8,768 2,717
Principal payments on long-term debt ........................................ (2,984) (8,782)
Purchases of treasury stock ................................................. (5,060) (7,333)
Other ....................................................................... 44 (857)
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED FOR) FINANCING ACTIVITIES ........................ 768 (14,255)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash ..................................... (197) (978)
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INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS ....................................... 6,253 1,983
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period ............................ 8,519 3,432
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD .................................. $ 14,772 $ 5,415
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See notes to consolidated financial statements
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
GTECH HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTE A--BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of GTECH Holdings
Corporation (the "Company"), the parent of GTECH Corporation, have been prepared
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") for interim
financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of
Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and
footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of
management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered
necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the
nine-month period ended November 23, 1996 are not necessarily indicative of the
results that may be expected for the full 1997 fiscal year ending February 22,
1997. The balance sheet at February 24, 1996 has been derived from the audited
financial statements at that date. For further information refer to the
consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in GTECH
Holdings Corporation's fiscal 1996 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
NOTE B--INVENTORIES
November 23, February 24,
1996 1996
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(In thousands)
Inventories consist of:
Purchased components ........................ $ 15,758 $ 20,341
Finished subassemblies ...................... 2,727 3,526
Work-in-process ............................. 17,833 17,936
Finished goods .............................. 2,693 1,866
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$ 39,011 $ 43,669
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NOTE C--LONG-TERM DEBT
November 23, February 24,
1996 1996
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(In thousands)
Long-term debt consists of:
Revolving credit facility ................... $ 372,000 $ 366,500
Other ....................................... 20,439 20,423
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392,439 386,923
Less current maturities ..................... 4,080 3,993
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$ 388,359 $ 382,930
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The Company has an unsecured revolving credit facility of $500 million expiring
on September 15, 1999 (the "Credit Facility"). On May 29, 1996, the Company's
Credit Facility was amended to provide for lower interest rates and less
restrictive loan covenants. At November 23, 1996, the weighted average interest
rate for all outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility was 5.69%.
NOTE D--INCOME TAXES
The Company's effective income tax rate was greater than the statutory rate due
primarily to state income taxes and certain expenses that are not deductible for
income tax purposes.
NOTE--E COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
See "Legal Proceedings" in Part II, Item 1 and "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in Part I, Item 2
herein.
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Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
General
The Company has derived substantially all of its revenues from the rendering of
services and the sale or supply of computerized on-line lottery systems and
components to government-authorized lotteries. Service revenues have been
derived primarily from service contracts, which are typically of at least five
years' duration, and are generally based upon a percentage of a lottery's gross
on-line lottery sales, which typically falls within a range of 1.5% to 5.0%.
Product sales revenues have been derived primarily from the installation of new
on-line lottery systems and sales of lottery terminals and equipment in
connection with the expansion of existing lottery systems. The size and timing
of these transactions have resulted in variability in product sales revenues
from period to period.
The Company also has taken steps to broaden its offerings of high volume
transaction processing services outside of its core business of providing
on-line lottery services. The Company's Transactive subsidiary ("Transactive")
currently provides benefits delivery systems and services on behalf of
government authorities. The Company's Dreamport subsidiary ("Dreamport") pursues
gaming opportunities other than on-line lottery. In addition, the Company's
WorldServ subsidiary ("WorldServ") provides network communications services to
private sector clientele.
The Company's business is highly regulated, and the competition to secure new
government contracts is often intense. Awards of contracts to the Company also,
from time to time, are challenged by competitors. Further, there have been and
continue to be investigations of various types, including federal grand jury
investigations, conducted by governmental authorities into possible
improprieties and wrongdoing in connection with efforts to obtain and/or the
awarding of lottery contracts and related matters. Although the Company does not
believe that it has engaged in any wrongdoing in connection with these matters,
certain investigations are still underway and are conducted largely in secret.
Accordingly, the Company lacks sufficient information to determine with
certainty their ultimate scope and whether the government authorities will
assert claims resulting from these or other investigations that could implicate
or reflect adversely upon the Company. Because the Company's reputation for
integrity is an important factor in its business dealings with lottery and other
government agencies, if government authorities were to make an allegation of, or
if there were to be a finding of, improper conduct on the part of or
attributable to the Company in any matter, such an allegation or finding could
have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, including its ability
to retain existing contracts and to obtain new or renewal contracts. See "Legal
Proceedings" in Part II, Item 1 herein.
The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks
and uncertainties. The Company's actual results may differ materially from the
results discussed in the forward-looking statements. See Item 1 - "Business" and
Item 7 - "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations" in the Company's fiscal 1996 Form 10-K.
Results of Operations
Revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 1997 were $231.9 million, representing
a $44.8 million, or 23.9%, increase over revenues of $187.1 million in the third
quarter of fiscal 1996.
Service revenues in the fiscal 1997 third quarter were $198.3 million,
representing a $29.8 million, or 17.6%, increase over the $168.5 million of
service revenues in the third quarter of fiscal 1996. This increase resulted
from $13.9 million of service revenues from Racimec (the Company's subsidiary in
Brazil), higher revenues of $11.0 million from the Company's existing customer
base, $2.0 million of service revenues from Transactive and $2.9 million of
service revenues from new on-line lottery systems operated by the Company that
commenced operations since the third quarter of fiscal 1996. The results of
Racimec for the third quarter of fiscal 1996 were included on the equity method
of accounting, while its results for the fiscal 1997 third quarter have been
consolidated.
Product sales in the third quarter of fiscal 1997 were $33.6 million,
representing a $15.0 million, or 80.7%, increase over the $18.6 million of
product sales in the third quarter of fiscal 1996. This increase resulted
primarily from higher lottery terminal sales in the third quarter of fiscal 1997
than the third quarter of fiscal 1996, along with higher revenues from central
system sales. The Company sold approximately 4,500 lottery terminals during the
fiscal 1997 third quarter, as compared to approximately 1,600 lottery terminals
during the third quarter of fiscal 1996. The Company sold two new central
systems in the third quarter of fiscal 1997 as compared to the sale of one new
central system in the third quarter of fiscal 1996. These increases were
partially offset by lower sales of component parts and equipment ("OEM
equipment") in connection with the United Kingdom operations.
Revenues for the first nine months of fiscal 1997 were $658.0 million,
representing a $106.5 million, or 19.3%, increase over revenues of $551.5
million in the first nine months of fiscal 1996.
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Service revenues for the first nine months of fiscal 1997 were $585.1 million,
representing an increase of $84.1 million, or 16.8%, over the $501.0 million of
service revenues in the first nine months of fiscal 1996. This increase resulted
primarily from $41.2 million of service revenues from Racimec, higher revenues
of $28.6 million from the Company's existing customer base, $10.5 million of
higher service revenues from Transactive and $3.8 million of service revenues
from new on-line lottery systems operated by the Company that commenced
operations since the third quarter of fiscal 1996.
Product sales in the first nine months of fiscal 1997 were $72.9 million,
representing an increase of $22.4 million, or 44.4%, over the $50.5 million of
product sales in the first nine months of fiscal 1996. This increase resulted
primarily from higher lottery terminal sales in the first nine months of fiscal
1997 than in the comparable period of fiscal 1996, along with the sale of three
new central systems in the first nine months of fiscal 1997 as compared to the
sale of one new central system in the first nine months of fiscal 1996. These
increases were partially offset by lower OEM equipment sales in connection with
the United Kingdom operations. The Company sold approximately 7,500 lottery
terminals during the first nine months of fiscal 1997, as compared to
approximately 2,900 lottery terminals during the first nine months of fiscal
1996.
Gross margins on service revenues decreased to 30.0% in the fiscal 1997 third
quarter from 34.4% in the third quarter of fiscal 1996 due primarily to a small
operating loss in the third quarter of fiscal 1997 at Racimec relating to the
start-up nature of the on-line lotteries serviced by Racimec, along with lower
margins experienced on new lottery contracts in the early stages of lottery
operations. In addition, as previously reported, the Company experienced a
reduction in service revenues from the California State lottery as a result of
the suspension of the California keno game from June 24, 1996 through September
27, 1996. Gross margins on service revenues decreased to 30.9% in the first nine
months of fiscal 1997 from 36.3% in the first nine months of fiscal 1996 due
primarily to the reasons noted above, along with a lack of significant large
jackpot activity in the first nine months of fiscal 1997 in the domestic lottery
jurisdictions serviced by the Company compared to a relatively high level of
jackpot activity during the comparable period of the prior year.
The small loss incurred by Racimec during the first nine months of fiscal 1997
was in line with management's expectations. This represents a substantial
improvement over results for the first nine months of fiscal 1996 and reflects
the revenue enhancement and cost reduction plan implemented by the Company
during the fourth quarter of fiscal 1996.
Also in line with management's expectations, Transactive continued to incur
operating losses during the first nine months of fiscal 1997, although at a
lower rate than in the corresponding period of fiscal 1996. The Company expects
this trend to continue during the remainder of fiscal 1997. The reduction in
operating losses reflects the Company's plan, implemented during the second half
of fiscal 1996, that, among other things, focused on reductions in operating
costs. The Company may consider alternatives to increase the value of
Transactive, including joint venturing with another entity. There can be no
assurance that the Company's plans and efforts with regard to Racimec and
Transactive will be successful, and if they are not, the Company may be required
to recognize a loss on a portion of its investment in these businesses.
Gross margins on product sales fluctuate depending primarily on the mix and
timing of product sales contracts. Gross margins on product sales increased to
37.4% in the third quarter of fiscal 1997 from 21.4% in the third quarter of
fiscal 1996 and increased to 38.7% in the first nine months of fiscal 1997 from
24.8% in the first nine months of fiscal 1996. These increases resulted from the
realization of more traditional margins from the sale of central systems during
the third quarter and nine months of fiscal 1997 than realized in the comparable
periods of the prior year. In addition, product sales margins improved in both
the quarter and nine month periods due to the higher level of lottery terminal
sales.
Selling, general and administrative expenses in the third quarter of fiscal 1997
were $33.2 million, representing a $5.9 million, or 21.3%, increase over the
$27.3 million incurred in the fiscal 1996 third quarter. Selling, general and
administrative expenses in the first nine months of fiscal 1997 were $93.8
million, representing a $13.5 million, or 16.8%, increase over the $80.3 million
incurred in the first nine months of fiscal 1996. These increases were primarily
attributable to higher administrative costs that were necessary to support
expanded operations (including two of the Company's newly formed subsidiaries,
Dreamport and WorldServ), increased sales and marketing for existing and new
lottery customers and higher legal costs relating in large part to
investigations and legal proceedings. As a percentage of revenues, selling,
general and administrative expenses were 14.3% and 14.6% during the third
quarters of fiscal 1997 and 1996, respectively, and 14.3% and 14.6% during the
first nine months of fiscal 1997 and 1996, respectively.
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Research and development expenses in the third quarter of fiscal 1997 were $8.6
million, representing a $.8 million, or 10.2%, increase over research and
development expenses of $7.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal 1996. This
increase reflects increased development activity for the Company's newest
generation terminal, partially offset by a higher level of software engineering
cost capitalized for new on-line lottery system projects that are in the
pre-startup phase. Research and development expenses in the first nine months of
fiscal 1997 were $23.7 million, representing a $.3 million, or 1.2%, decrease
from the $24.0 million incurred in the first nine months of fiscal 1996. This
decrease reflects a higher level of software engineering cost capitalized for
new on-line lottery system projects that are in the pre-startup phase, partially
offset by increased development activity for new game design and for the
Company's newest generation terminal. As a percentage of revenues, research and
development expenses were 3.7% and 4.2% during the third quarters of fiscal 1997
and 1996, respectively, and 3.6% and 4.4% during the first nine months of fiscal
1997 and 1996, respectively.
Interest income in the fiscal 1997 third quarter was $1.2 million, a decrease of
$3.8 million from interest income of $5.0 million earned during the third
quarter of fiscal 1996. Interest income in the first nine months of fiscal 1997
was $2.6 million, a decrease of $6.9 million from interest income of $9.5
million earned during the first nine months of fiscal 1996. These decreases were
attributable largely to the consolidation of Racimec and the resulting absence
of interest on loans from the Company to Racimec. The Company earned
approximately $4.1 million and $7.1 million of interest income on loans to
Racimec during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 1996,
respectively.
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates in the third quarter of fiscal
1997 was $4.2 million, an increase of $3.2 million over the $1.0 million earned
during the third quarter of fiscal 1996. Equity in earnings of unconsolidated
affiliates in the first nine months of fiscal 1997 was $10.7 million, an
increase of $6.3 million over the $4.4 million earned during the first nine
months of fiscal 1996. These increases were due primarily to the consolidation
of Racimec and the resulting absence of equity losses from Racimec for the third
quarter and first nine months of fiscal 1997, along with equity income from
Dreamport investments, partially offset by lower equity income from the United
Kingdom operations.
Other income in the third quarter of fiscal 1997 was $1.4 million, an increase
of $1.3 million over the $.1 million earned in the third quarter of the prior
year. Other income in the first nine months of fiscal 1997 was $3.9 million, an
increase of $3.4 million over the $.5 million earned during the first nine
months of fiscal 1996. These increases were due primarily to the sale, in August
1996 and November 1996, of the Company's investment in Pacific Online Systems
Corporation ("Pacific").
Interest expense in the fiscal 1997 third quarter was $4.1 million, a decrease
of $1.3 million from interest expense of $5.4 million incurred during the third
quarter of fiscal 1996. Interest expense in the first nine months of fiscal 1997
was $14.0 million, a decrease of $2.9 million from interest expense of $16.9
million incurred during the corresponding period of the prior year. These
decreases were due primarily to a higher level of interest capitalized to
on-line lottery system projects in the fiscal 1997 periods along with slightly
lower interest rates, partially offset by slightly higher average debt
outstanding.
The Company's effective income tax rate of 42% for both the third quarter and
first nine months of fiscal 1997 and 1996 was greater than the statutory
rate due primarily to state income taxes and certain expenses that are not
deductible for income tax purposes.
In August 1995, the suit Donald J. Trump v. Jeffrey S. Perlee et. al. was filed
in the New York County Supreme Court against the New York State Lottery seeking
declaratory and injunctive relief to prohibit the Lottery's Quick-Draw Game. In
June 1996, the New York Supreme Court Appellate Division affirmed the trial
court's denial of Mr. Trump's motion for a preliminary injunction in this case.
Reference also is made to "Legal Proceedings" in Part II, Item 1 herein for
information concerning investigations recently instituted by the Texas Lottery
Commission and the U.S. Attorney's Office in Austin concerning certain of the
Company's business relationships relating to the Texas lottery, the ongoing
grand jury investigation announced by the U.S. Attorney in New Jersey, and
litigation in England with Richard Branson. In the fiscal year ended February
24, 1996, and in the first nine months of fiscal 1997, the aggregate revenues
from the State of Texas (including the lottery and Transactive) represented
19.6% and 18.9%, respectively, of the Company's consolidated revenues. No other
customer accounted for as much as 10% of the Company's consolidated revenues in
such periods, although the Company's lottery contracts in a number of
jurisdictions, including New Jersey, New York and the United Kingdom, are
important sources of revenue and earnings for the Company. As previously
reported, in May 1996 the Company and the Texas lottery extended the term of the
Company's lottery contract for five years, commencing September, 1997.
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Changes in Financial Position, Liquidity and Capital Resources
During the first nine months of fiscal 1997, the Company generated $158.2
million of cash from operations. This cash was used primarily to fund the
purchase of $149.4 million of systems, equipment and other assets relating to
contracts along with the purchase of $10.0 million of property, plant and
equipment.
The cost of systems, equipment and other assets relating to contracts increased
by $138.7 million from $887.2 million at February 24, 1996 to $1,025.9 million
at November 23, 1996. This increase reflects the installation of new lottery
networks in the states of Washington, New Mexico and Missouri, the continuing
installation of a new lottery network in New Jersey and the expansion of lottery
systems in several domestic and international locations.
Trade accounts receivable increased by $24.9 million from $73.8 million at
February 24, 1996 to $98.7 million at November 23, 1996, due primarily to the
high level of product sales in the third quarter of fiscal 1997, the timing of
collection of certain service receivables and receivables from new on-line
lottery systems operated by the Company that commenced operations during fiscal
1997.
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates increased by $10.6
million from $49.1 million at February 24, 1996 to $59.7 million at November 23,
1996 due primarily to equity income net of dividends received from the Company's
investment in Camelot Group plc, partially offset by the sale of the Company's
investment in Pacific.
Other assets increased by $11.4 million from $28.6 million at February 24, 1996
to $40.0 million at November 23, 1996, due primarily to sales type lease
receivables related to the sale of a new on-line lottery system to a customer in
Turkey.
The Company's business is capital-intensive. Although it is not possible to
estimate precisely due to the nature of the business, the Company currently
anticipates that the level of capital expenditures for service contracts
required during fiscal 1997 will exceed the fiscal 1996 levels. In addition, the
Company anticipates that capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment
in fiscal 1997 will exceed the fiscal 1996 levels. The principal sources of
liquidity for the Company are expected to be cash generated from operations and
borrowings under the Company's $500.0 million Credit Facility. On December 27,
1996 there was approximately $372.0 million of borrowings outstanding and an
additional $128.0 million available for borrowing under the Credit Facility. The
Company currently expects that its cash flow from operations and available
borrowings under its Credit Facility, together, if necessary, with other sources
of capital believed to be available, will be sufficient to permit it to meet its
anticipated working capital and ordinary capital expenditure needs, to service
its debt obligations and to permit it to fund anticipated internal growth. The
Company is currently considering refinancing it Credit Facility.
Inflation, Interest Rates and Foreign Exchange Fluctuation
The impact of inflation on the Company's operations has not been significant to
date. While the Company believes that its business is not highly sensitive to
inflation, there can be no assurance that a high rate of inflation in the future
would not have an adverse effect on the Company's operations.
The Company uses various interest rate hedging instruments to reduce the risk
associated with future increases in interest rates on its floating rate
long-term debt. In January 1996, the Company entered into three interest rate
swaps with an aggregate notional amount of $125.0 million that provide interest
rate protection over the period January 26, 1996 to April 28, 1997. The swaps
effectively entitle the Company to receive payments from the financial
institutions that are counterparties to the swaps should the three-month London
Interbank Offered Rates ("LIBOR") exceed approximately 5.05%. At December 27,
1996, LIBOR was approximately 5.50%.
The Company attempts to manage its foreign exchange risk by securing payment
from its customers in U.S. dollars, by sharing risk with its customers, by
utilizing foreign currency borrowings, by leading and lagging receipts and
payments and by entering into foreign currency exchange contracts. In addition,
a significant portion of the costs attributable to the Company's foreign
currency revenues are incurred in the local currencies.
The Company, from time to time, enters into foreign currency exchange contracts
to hedge certain firm sales commitments, anticipated revenue streams and certain
assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies. The effect of this
practice is to minimize the impact of foreign exchange rate movements on the
Company's operating income. The Company does not engage in currency speculation.
Gains and losses on contracts that hedge specific foreign currency commitments
are deferred and accounted for as part of the transaction being hedged.
Contracts used to hedge anticipated revenue streams and certain assets and
liabilities are marked to market, and the resulting transaction gain or loss is
included in the determination of net income. As of December 27, 1996, the
Company had approximately $39.5 million of foreign currency exchange contracts,
primarily denominated in British Pounds and Irish Punts.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
It has not been uncommon in the lottery industry for investigations of various
types, including federal grand jury investigations, to be conducted by federal
or state law enforcement and other officials into possible undue influence,
bribery or other improprieties or wrongdoing in connection with efforts to
obtain or the awarding of lottery contracts and related matters. Such
investigations often are called for by disappointed competitors or politicians
(who may include those opposed to gaming or the lottery business). Some
investigations in the past have involved the Company, or its consultants,
lobbyists or representatives, directly or indirectly, and the Company is aware
of federal grand jury investigations currently being conducted by the U.S.
Attorneys in New Jersey and Texas.
As previously publicly reported, in October 1994, the U.S. Attorney's Offices
for the Western District of Kentucky and for the District of New Jersey
announced that separate indictments had been returned by federal grand juries in
those jurisdictions against J. David Smith, the former sales manager of the
Company (who resigned in early 1994 for reasons unrelated to the indictments),
and several other individuals who served as consultants or suppliers to the
Company. The indictments alleged essentially that, unbeknownst to the Company,
Mr. Smith had received kickbacks from the consultants and suppliers for his own
benefit. The indictments did not charge the Company with any wrongdoing, and the
actions complained of did not affect the Company's Kentucky or New Jersey
lottery operations. On January 12, 1995, at the conclusion of the Government's
case, the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Kentucky dismissed all
charges against Mr. Smith and the other defendant, a GTECH supplier. The New
Jersey trial of Mr. Smith and two consultants commenced on September 16, 1996 in
the U.S. District Court for New Jersey, and on October 4, 1996 Mr. Smith and one
of the two consultants were found guilty of all charges. The other consultant
was found not guilty. Mr. Smith has moved for a new trial. Subsequent to the
Smith trial, the New Jersey U.S. Attorney announced in a press release that a
grand jury investigation in that jurisdiction is continuing but did not specify
the scope of such investigation.
Recently, as widely reported in the Texas media, the Texas Lottery Commission
and the United States Attorney's Office in Austin began an investigation into
certain of the Company's business relationships relating to the Texas lottery.
The investigations are continuing, and the Company is cooperating with both the
Texas Lottery Commission and the United States Attorney's Office.
The United States Attorney's Office in Georgia recently advised the Company's
counsel that its grand jury investigation, which the Company previously
reported, has terminated. No charges were brought against the Company.
No charges of wrongdoing have ever been brought against the Company by any grand
jury or other governmental authority. On two occasions in the past, charges of
wrongdoing were brought against lobbyists retained by the Company, but neither
lobbyist was found guilty of any activities relating to the Company.
As previously publicly reported, in December 1995, Richard Branson filed
suit in the United Kingdom's High Court of Justice (Queen's Bench Division)
against GTECH U.K. Corporation, a subsidiary of the Company, and Robert Rendine,
its press spokesman, and in January 1996, Mr. Branson filed suit in this same
court against the Company's Chairman, Guy B. Snowden, alleging in both cases
that the defendants had libeled Mr. Branson in responding to certain allegations
which had been made by Mr. Branson. Mr. Branson, whose consortium in 1994 lost
the bid to operate the United Kingdom National Lottery, had alleged in a
television program broadcast in the U.K. in December 1995 that Mr. Snowden had
offered him an inducement in September 1993 not to bid for the U.K. lottery
contract. Mr. Snowden and the Company have categorically denied Mr. Branson's
allegations. In addition, Mr. Snowden filed suit in January 1996 in the U.K.
against Mr. Branson alleging that Mr. Branson's televised allegations libeled
Mr. Snowden. The Director General of the U.K. Lottery subsequently appointed
Queens Counsel Anne Rafferty to conduct an inquiry into Mr. Branson's
allegations that Mr. Snowden had attempted to bribe him. In July, 1996 a report
setting forth the results of Ms. Rafferty's inquiry was made public. That report
found no evidence supporting Mr. Branson's allegations that Mr. Snowden had
attempted to bribe him. The Company intends to defend its Chairman, subsidiary
and press spokesman vigorously in legal proceedings brought by Mr. Branson.
For further information refer to: (i) Items 1 and 3 of, and Note H of Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements included in, the Company's fiscal 1996 Annual
Report on Form 10-K, (ii) Item 2, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations", and Item 1, Part II, "Legal
Proceedings", of the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the periods
ending May 25, and August 24, 1996, and (iii) Item 2, "Management's Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" herein.
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Item 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES
(c) During the quarter, 250 shares of the Company's unregistered common stock
vested under stock award plans. Pursuant to the terms of these plans the shares
were issued with no cash consideration to the Company. Registration of such
shares was not required because the transaction did not constitute a "sale"
under Section 2 (3) of the Securities Act of 1933 or, alternatively, the
transaction was exempt pursuant to the private offering provisions of the Act
and the rules thereunder.
Item 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
(a) and (c)
The Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held on September 9, 1996, and
in connection therewith, proxies were solicited by management pursuant to
Regulation 14 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. An aggregate of
43,067,587 shares of the Company's common stock ("Shares") were outstanding and
entitled to vote at the meeting. At the meeting the following matters (not
including ordinary procedural matters) were submitted to a vote of the holders
of Shares, with the results indicated below:
1. Election of three directors to serve until the 1999 Annual Meeting.
The following persons were elected. There was no solicitation in
opposition to such nominees. The tabulation of votes was as follows:
Withheld
Nominee For (including broker nonvotes)
------------------- ----------------- ---------------------------
Victor Markowicz 36,291,094 Shares 1,208,779 Shares
William Y. O'Connor 36,274,636 Shares 1,225,237 Shares
Anthony Ruys 36,195,638 Shares 1,304,235 Shares
2. Election of one director to serve until the 1997 Annual Meeting.
The following person was elected. There was no solicitation in
opposition to such nominee. The tabulation of votes was as follows:
Withheld
Nominee For (including broker nonvotes)
------------------ ----------------- ---------------------------
Carl H. Freyer 36,180,198 Shares 1,319,675 Shares
3. Approval of Amendments to the Company's 1994 Stock Option Plan.
To increase the number of shares of Common Stock authorized for
issuance under the Plan from 1,650,000 shares to 1,800,000 shares. The
tabulation of votes was as follows:
Abstentions
For Against (including broker nonvotes)
------------------ ------------------ ---------------------------
27,001,595 Shares 9,927,501 Shares 570,777 Shares
4. Approval of the Company's 1996 Non-Employee Directors' Stock Option Plan.
Abstentions
For Against (including broker nonvotes)
------------------ ----------------- ---------------------------
36,374,874 Shares 562,946 Shares 562,053 Shares
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Item 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits - The exhibits to this report are as follows:
11. Computations of Earnings per Share
27. Financial Data Schedule
(b) The Company did not file any reports on Form 8-K during the
quarter to which this report relates.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
GTECH HOLDINGS CORPORATION
By /s/ Thomas J. Sauser
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Thomas J. Sauser, Senior Vice President, Treasurer &
Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
By /s/ Robert J. Plourde
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Robert J. Plourde, Vice President and Corporate
Controller (Principal Accounting Officer)
EXHIBIT 11--COMPUTATIONS OF EARNINGS PER SHARE
GTECH HOLDINGS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
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Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
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November 23, November 25, November 23, November 25,
1996 1995 1996 1995
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(In thousands, except per share amounts)
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Primary: (1)
Net income ....................................... $ 19,080 $ 15,972 $ 54,784 $ 50,778
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Weighted average common shares outstanding ....... 43,054 43,249 43,076 43,300
Net effect of dilutive stock options--based on the
treasury stock method using the average
market price for the period .................. 326 270 303 368
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Totals ........................................... 43,380 43,519 43,379 43,668
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Earnings per common share ........................ $ .44 $ .37 $ 1.26 $ 1.16
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Fully diluted: (1)
Net income ....................................... $ 19,080 $ 15,972 $ 54,784 $ 50,778
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Weighted average common shares outstanding ....... 43,054 43,249 43,076 43,300
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market price which is higher than the average
market price ................................. 384 270 379 427
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Totals ........................................... 43,438 43,519 43,455 43,727
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Earnings per common share ........................ $ .44 $ .37 $ 1.26 $ 1.16
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(1) The primary and fully diluted earnings per share were not presented on the
face of the Consolidated Income Statements because fully diluted earnings
per share differed by less than three percent from earnings per share
calculated based on weighted average common shares.
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