UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-K
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Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the fiscal year ended DECEMBER 31, 1996 Commission file number 0-19492
NVIEW CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in ts charter)
VIRGINIA 54-1413745
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
860 OMNI BOULEVARD, NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA 23606
(Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (757) 873-1354
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: NONE
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
COMMON STOCK,WITHOUT PAR VALUE.
(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
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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulations 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 Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. [X]
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the
registrant based upon the closing sale price as reported in The Wall Street
Journal on February 21, 1997, was $14,763,654. For the purpose of the foregoing
calculation only, all directors and executive officers of the registrant have
been deemed affiliates.
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE REGISTRANTS
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 5,005,166 shares of Common
Stock on February 21,1997.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the registrant's proxy statement to be filed pursuant to Regulation
14A not later than 120 days after the end of the registrant's fiscal year are
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K.
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NVIEW CORPORATION
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 1996
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I Page
Item 1 Business 3
Item 2 Properties 7
Item 3 Legal Proceedings 8
Item 4 Submission of Matters to a Vote
of Security Holders 8
PART II
Item 5 Market for Registrant's Common Equity
and Related Stockholder Matters 8
Item 6 Selected Financial Data 9
Item 7 Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations 11
Item 8 Financial Statements and
Supplementary Data 18
Item 9 Changes in and Disagreements with
Accountants on Accounting and
Financial Disclosure 18
PART III
Item 10 Directors and Executive Officers
of the Registrant 18
Item 11 Executive Compensation 18
Item 12 Security Ownership of Certain
Beneficial Owners and Management 18
Item 13 Certain Relationships and
Related Transactions 18
PART IV
Item 14 Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedule,
and Reports on Form 8-K 18
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PART I
Item 1. Business
Certain statements in this Form 10-K are forward-looking in nature and
involve risks and uncertainties. Investors are cautioned that the Company's
actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these
forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors discussed herein. The
Company makes forward-looking statements relating to anticipated gross margins,
backlog, new product introductions, and availability of products manufactured on
behalf of the Company. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from
those in the forward looking statements include, but are not limited to, the
following: (1)concerning gross margins - uncertainties relating to the impact of
competitive pricing, competitive products and market acceptance and demand for
the Company's new product introductions; (2) concerning backlog, new product
introduction and product availability - uncertainties relating to new
technologies, availability of components, dependence on third party suppliers,
and manufacturing capabilities.
In addition, the Company makes forward looking statements regarding its
ability to fund future operations through cash flow and its loan agreement with
a bank. Several factors may cause actual results to differ including, but not
limited to, reduced sales due to the above described factors, difficulty
collecting its accounts receivable, reduction in the amount available for
borrowing under the loan as that amount is based upon a formula applied to
eligible receivables and inventory, as defined by the lender, or unwillingness
of the lender to permit borrowing under the loan if the Company is unable to
fulfill all of the loan covenants. Since origination of the loan, the Company
has not been able to satisfy the performance criteria or fulfill the EBITDA over
capital expenditures plus principal payments and interest expense ratio.
General
NVIEW Corporation ("NVIEW" or the "Company"), a Virginia corporation
founded in 1987, designs, manufactures and markets projection products
incorporating electronic image display technologies, including Digital Light
Processing(TM) ("DLP") and flat panel liquid crystal display ("LCD") subsystems
to project large, high quality images from a variety of computer and video
sources. The Company also designs and produces flat panel displays for use in
systems integration applications by other companies.
The Company's projection products allow audiences to view computer and
video images in group settings and to interact with these images in real time.
The products are used in business, education, entertainment and other settings,
to facilitate group communication. The Company produces self contained
projectors which incorporate the light source, optical path and imaging
component in one product as well as lightweight, highly portable projection
panels for use in conjunction with overhead projectors. Both projectors and
projection panels facilitate multimedia presentations for large screen viewing.
Technology
The Company designs electronic drivers and controls, some of which are
manufactured to the Company's specifications by other manufacturers, to drive
products using DLP and LCD imaging systems. Through ongoing research and
development, the Company actively pursues advancements in DLP and LCD
technologies, as well as other emerging technologies, to enhance the performance
of existing products and lead to development of new products. During 1996, the
Company introduced products based on the DLP subsystem. DLP, developed by Texas
Instruments Incorporated, is a reflective imaging technology which
electronically controls hundreds of thousands of tiny mirrors on
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a microchip, and sends color filtered light through an optical path to project
bright, clear, enlarged images. The Company introduced VGA and SVGA resolution
DLP products and is developing an XGA version.
Products
The Company's projection products are compatible with most personal
and desktop computers on the market. During 1996, for the first time, self
contained projectors represented the largest portion of NVIEW's sales,
consistent with the industry trend. Approximately 60% of the Company's 1996
sales revenue was derived from the sale of projector products, 29% from
projection panel products and 11% from other revenue sources.
Projector Products:
nVIEW DIAMOND D400 series - The DiaMonD series of projectors
incorporates the DLP subsystem developed by Texas Instruments Incorporated. This
reflective imaging technology projects bright, clear images with high contrast
ratios, absolute picture uniformity, and full color from the middle to all
edges. All projectors in the series include a motorized zoom lens, built-in
control panel and an infrared remote allowing full computer mouse control, as
well as controls for source selection, brightness, contrast, volume, curtain and
power. The projectors accept up to four source connections simultaneously, two
computer and two video (video available only on models supporting video images).
o The DiaMonD D460Z (introduced in the first quarter of 1997) supports
true SVGA (800x600) resolution and virtual XGA (1024x768) through
resizing. The D460Z is the video upgradeable model, and the D465Z
displays both video and data.
o The DiaMonD D450Z projects data in 800x600 (SVGA) resolution and is
video upgradeable, while the DiaMonD D455Z supports both data and
video.
o The DiaMonD D400Z projects data only and is video upgradeable. The
D405Z supports both data and video in 640x480 (VGA) resolution.
nVIEW L-500 series - The L-500 series of multimedia projectors utilizes
1.3" x 3 polysilicon TFT LCD technology.The projectors display up to 16.7
million colors, feature a manual zoom lens and include a built-in control panel
as well as an infrared remote, allowing wireless control of source selection,
brightness, contrast, volume, curtain and lamp on/off functions. One computer
and one video source may be connected simultaneously.
o The L-550 projects data and video at 300 lumens in resolutions of up to
832x624 (SVGA) and displays resized resolutions up to 1024x768 (XGA).
o The L-500 projects both data and video in 640x480 (VGA) resolution, at
350 lumens.
nFINITY series - The nFINITY series includes the P120 and P125 portable
self contained projectors weighing 19 pounds, and incorporating 6.4" active
matrix LCDs. The P125 accepts up to four sources simultaneously (two computer,
two video), allowing quick source selection between VCRs, laser disc players,
and computers. The P120 is a data only model which is video upgradeable.
Projection Panel Products:
NVIEW(R) Z series - The Z series is a family of projection panel
products, each having separate distinguishing features to meet varied customer
needs. Designed to be highly portable, the Z SERIES panels weigh as little as
4.3 pounds. Full color active matrix screens support up to 16.7
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million colors. Interactive multimedia presentations are possible using up to
four sources. The user maintains total control through an on-board backlit
keypad or by a handheld remote, which emulates a right-left mouse click, and
controls sound from the built-in high fidelity speaker. The Z series is
compatible with both Macintosh(R) and PC computers through a reversible cable,
and includes a carrying case.
o The GraphX Z350 workstation projection panel projects 1.4 million
colors through a 10.4" LCD with a high resolution capability of up to
1280x1024. Designed to display the fine details associated with complex
computer assisted design and graphics presentations, engineering work
groups, and technical software training, the Z350 is compatible with
Macintosh(R) and PCs as well as Sun SPARCstations(R), and includes a
hard shell carrying case.
o The Z250 and Z255 also employ a 10.4" LCD and project images in SVGA
resolution, the standard currently supported by most laptop computers.
The Z255 displays video and the Z250 is video upgradeable.
o The Z210 and Z215 use a 10.4" LCD, capable of displaying up to 16.7
million colors. The Z215 displays video, and the Z210 is video
upgradeable.
nVIEW VIEWFRAME(R) TFT - The nVIEW VIEWFRAME(R) TFT is a rugged,
economical projection panel supporting resolutions of 640x480. It utilizes an
8.4" active matrix LCD panel, and supports full motion video with the optional
video upgrade.
Nonprojection Products
The Company designs and produces flat screen monitors to use as
alternatives to conventional cathode ray tube ("CRT") desktop monitors. These
LCD monitors have a significantly smaller foot print than CRTs, are considerably
lighter in weight and are compatible with all Macintosh(R) computers, PCs,
notebooks and laptop computers. The Company markets these specifically for third
party applications, seeking opportunities with higher volume and higher margin.
The monitors can be configured as finished products, or as subassemblies for
integration into third party solutions, and are available with optional touch
screen capability.
New Products and Products in Development
The Company has various products in development. The Company can
provide no assurance that any of the products in development will be completed
or, if completed, will result in a marketable product.
Sales, Marketing and Distribution
The Company sells its brand name products worldwide, primarily through
dealers, distributors, and presentation specialists. nVIEW has developed and
supports a worldwide distribution network with the ability to demonstrate and
sell the Company's products to a wide range of end users. Additionally, the
Company has private label arrangements with other companies to resell the
Company's products under other brand names.
The largest such private label agreement is with Polaroid Corporation,
who markets the Company's DLP based projector under the Polaroid label. During
1996, 20% of the Company's sales were to Polaroid Corporation, reflecting
business only in the third and fourth quarters of the year. Should this single
customer not purchase products as anticipated or switch to a different supplier,
the result could have a material adverse affect on the Company's operations.
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International sales are managed and coordinated through a network of
international dealers and distributors, who sell the Company's products to
audio/visual and computer dealers, as well as to end users. Sales outside North
and South America are coordinated by the Company's sales, marketing and service
subsidiary, nVIEW International Limited, located near London, in the United
Kingdom.
The Company's sales by geographic region for each of the years ended
December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 are summarized in Note 11 of the Notes to the
Company's Consolidated Financial Statements contained elsewhere in this Report.
Customer Service
The Company has established a customer service and support department
that provides telephone support, technical training and hardware repair to
distributors, dealers and end users. All of the Company's products are covered
by a one-year warranty for parts and labor (excluding bulbs) from the date of
sale to the end-user. Non-warranty work is guaranteed for 90 days. The Company
performs most warranty and repair service at its headquarters and at its
subsidiary's office near London. In addition, the Company's largest private
label customer, Polaroid Corporation, provides customer service support to its
own resellers and end users.
Manufacturing and Supply
The principal components of the Company's products are DLP subsystems,
LCDs, case parts, and electronic subassemblies. The Company procures and tests
parts manufactured to the Company's specifications and delivers certain
electronic components to its subcontractors for subassembly. The Company locates
and contracts with high quality, competitive component manufacturers, then
performs final assembly and testing in its Newport News, Virginia facility.
The DLP subassembly is produced only by Texas Instruments Incorporated
("TI"). If the Company could not obtain an adequate supply of this critical
single source component from TI, the impact on the Company's financial
performance could be material. The Company and TI have an agreement specifying
general terms and conditions of their arrangements, and purchase orders are
prepared for each DLP purchase. This agreement, however, does not assure nVIEW a
continous supply of the DLP subassembly.
The Company's L-550 series of LCD polysilicon projectors is
manufactured for the Company through a single supplier. Should the supplier not
be able to provide the Company with L-550 series products, it could materially
affect the Company's future results of operations.
The Company purchases its LCDs from Sharp Corporation ("Sharp"), an LCD
manufacturer. NVIEW and Sharp do not have a supply agreement, and transact
business under purchase order terms, in US dollars. Should the supply of LCDs
from Sharp be interrupted or reduced for an extended period of time, the Company
would seek another source of supply, from the numerous alternate manufacturers
of LCD panels. Sharp also manufactures and markets LCD projection products in
competition with those manufactured by NVIEW.
The Company normally ships products immediately upon receipt of an
order, consistent with product availability, except when a specific delivery
date beyond that is agreed upon.
Competition
NVIEW believes the ability to compete in the projection products market
depends on certain
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key product characteristics including price, image quality, resolution and
brightness, feature options, ease of operation and portability.
The Company faces competition from established competitors and expects
significant additional competition as new technologies, applications and
products are introduced, and as more competitors enter the market. Most of the
Company's competitors have significantly greater financial, technical and
marketing resources than NVIEW. Major competitors include but are not limited
to, InFocus Systems, Seiko-Epson, Proxima, Sharp, ASK, Davis, Sony, Sanyo,
Panasonic and Hitachi.
Research and Development
The Company recognizes the importance of research and development to
its success in the marketplace. Research and development expenses were
approximately $1,994,000, $4,704,000 and $2,998,000 for the years ended December
31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. The higher research and development
expenses in 1995 primarily related to the development of the DLP based projector
and the nFINITY projector.
Employees
The Company currently employs approximately 103 employees, with 23
engaged in engineering, 35 in manufacturing, 15 in sales and marketing, 5 in
customer service and 25 in finance and administration. The Company's employees
are not represented by any collective bargaining organization and NVIEW has
never experienced a work stoppage.
Patents, Licenses and Trademarks
NVIEW protects its intellectual, trade and published property through
the use of patents, trademarks, copyrights and other prudent protection means.
The Company requires employees, consultants and vendors to execute
confidentiality agreements.
Since its inception, the Company has actively sought patent protection
for a number of inventions and processes felt to be important to current and
future business goals. The Company currently holds fourteen United States
patents and had three United States patent applications pending as of December
31, 1996. Corresponding protection has been sought and normally received in
Japan, Taiwan, Korea and the 17 member countries of the European Patent Office.
While the value of individual patents vary, NVIEW believes that its
patent portfolio may play an important role in helping the Company maintain a
technological advantage in the data/video projection market; however, the
Company believes other factors, such as speed of product development, access to
emerging technologies and accurate market research are and will be more
important in maintaining its technology and/or competitive position.
Item 2. Properties
The Company's United States facility is located in Newport News,
Virginia and consists of approximately 69,000 square feet of office, light
manufacturing and storage space. This space is leased in accordance with lease
agreements expiring in December 1997. Of this space, the Company subleases
approximately 25,500 square feet to others under the same terms as the Company's
lease. The Company also leases approximately 2,400 square feet in Crawley, West
Sussex, in the United Kingdom for its European sales support organization.
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Financial commitments of the Company's leases are summarized in Note 5
of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this report.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
The Company is not a party to any material legal proceedings. However,
the Company may from time to time, in the ordinary course of business, become
involved in legal proceedings.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders of the Company
through the solicitation of proxies or otherwise during the fourth quarter of
the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996.
PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related
Stockholder Matters
The Company's Common Stock is traded in the over-the-counter market and
is quoted on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation
National Market System ("Nasdaq/NM") under the symbol NVUE. The Nasdaq/NM high
and low closing sales prices are set forth in the following table. The Nasdaq/NM
prices reflect inter-dealer quotations, without retail mark-up, mark-down or
commission and do not necessarily represent actual transactions.
NASDAQ/NM - CLOSING SALES PRICES - PER SHARE
1996 1995
HIGH LOW HIGH LOW
First Quarter $4-1/2 $3-1/8 $9-3/4 $6-9/32
Second Quarter 9-7/16 4-1/4 8-3/4 5
Third Quarter 6-5/8 3-7/8 6-11/16 4-7/8
Fourth Quarter 6-3/8 2-7/8 6 3-3/8
On February 21, 1997, there were 332 holders of record of the Company's
Common Stock. Because many of such shares are held by brokers and other
institutions on behalf of shareholders, the Company is unable to estimate the
total number of shareholders represented by these record holders.
Since the Company first registered its shares for sale to the public in
1991, it has not paid cash dividends and has retained any available earnings to
finance research and development and operations. During February 1996, the
Company entered into a loan and security agreement with a bank which prohibits
distributions to shareholders. Accordingly, until the loan and security
agreement is terminated, the Company will be prohibited from making
distributions to shareholders.
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Item 6. Selected Financial Data
The selected data presented below under the captions "Statements of
operations data" and "Balance sheet data" for, and as of the end of, each of the
years in the five year period ended December 31, 1996, are derived from the
consolidated financial statements of nVIEW Corporation and subsidiaries, which
have been audited by KPMG Peat Marwick LLP, independent public accountants. The
consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and for each
of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 1996, and the auditors'
report thereon, are included elsewhere herein.
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Years ended December 31,
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1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
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(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS DATA:
Sales $34,525 $32,876 $35,870 $33,555 $27,922
Cost of good sold 27,469 26,794 23,272 21,728 20,327
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Gross profit 7,056 6,082 12,598 11,827 7,595
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Operating expenses:
Marketing and promotion 3,688 6,841 5,194 7,689 5,997
Research and development 1,994 4,704 2,998 2,064 2,028
General and administrative 2,072 2,369 2,358 2,234 2,191
Restructuring charge - - - 433 -
Litigation expense - - 127 353 420
Insurance reimbursement of
litigation expense - - (550) - -
Settlement of litigation, net of
legal fees - - - - (26)
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Operating expenses 7,754 13,914 10,127 12,773 10,610
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Earnings (loss) from operations (698) (7,832) 2,471 (946) (3,015)
Other income (expense):
Interest expense (191) (113) (41) (55) (133)
Interest income 104 132 344 344 510
Miscellaneous (20) 1 - (3) 17
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(107) 20 303 286 394
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Earnings (loss) before income taxes (805) (7,812) 2,774 (660) (2,621)
Income tax expense (benefit) - (35) 234 - (253)
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Net earnings (loss) ($805) ($7,777) $2,540 ($660) ($2,368)
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Earnings (loss) per common share ($0.16) ($1.59) $0.52 ($0.13) ($0.48)
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Number of weighted average shares
used in calculations 4,942 4,899 4,885 4,946 4,894
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BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Working capital $16,309 $16,125 $22,235 $19,785 $22,221
Total assets 24,182 21,587 32,430 28,095 28,702
Shareholders' equity 17,302 17,542 25,259 22,848 23,702
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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations
Certain statements in this Form 10-K are forward-looking in nature and involve
risks and uncertainties. Investors are cautioned that the Company's actual
results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking
statements as a result of certain factors discussed herein. The Company makes
forward-looking statements relating to anticipated gross margins, backlog, new
product introductions, and availability of products manufactured on behalf of
the Company. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from those in the
forward looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following:
(1)concerning gross margins - uncertainties relating to the impact of
competitive pricing, competitive products and market acceptance and demand for
the Company's new product introductions; (2) concerning backlog, new product
introduction and product availability - uncertainties relating to new
technologies, availability of components, dependence on third party suppliers,
and manufacturing capabilities.
In addition, the Company makes forward looking statements regarding its ability
to fund future operations through cash flow and its loan agreement with a bank.
Several factors may cause actual results to differ including, but not limited
to, reduced sales due to the above described factors, difficulty collecting its
accounts receivable, reduction in the amount available for borrowing under the
loan as that amount is based upon a formula applied to eligible receivables and
inventory, as defined by the lender, or unwillingness of the lender to permit
borrowing under the loan if the Company is unable to fulfill all of the loan
covenants. Since origination of the loan, the Company has not been able to
satisfy the performance criteria or fulfill the EBITDA over capital expenditures
plus principal payments and interest expense ratio.
Results of Operations
Fiscal Year 1996 Compared with Fiscal Year 1995
SALES increased 5% to $34.5 million in 1996 from $32.9 million in 1995. The
majority of the increase was acheived in the fourth quarter of 1996 with sales
of $11.2 million, the highest quarterly sales in the Company's history. For the
first nine months of 1996, sales were at levels below the comparable period of
1995. The sharp increase in the fourth quarter of 1996 resulted from sales of
the SVGA zoom focus model of the DLP projector which was introduced in the third
quarter of 1996. Contributing to the SVGA DLP projector sales was an original
equipment manufacturer (OEM) agreement with Polaroid Corporation signed during
the third quarter of 1996. Also contributing to the SVGA DLP projector sales was
increased demand from existing European and Pacific Rim customers, as well as
expanded distribution in these countries. Sales outside of the United States
(US), including sales to Polaroid Corporation, were $16.4 million or 48% of 1996
sales compared to $9.5 million or 29% of 1995 sales.
Although favorably accepted in the European and Pacific Rim countries, the SVGA
DLP projector has not been received as favorably in the US. US sales were $18.1
million or 52% of 1996 sales compared to $23.4 million or 71% of 1995 sales. The
decrease in US sales began early in 1996 and intensified throughout the year, as
new competitors entered the projection market and new product introductions
increased pricing pressures on the Company's products, particularly VGA
resolution products.
The Company has also experienced decreased demand for its LCD panel products,
which accounted for 29% of 1996 sales verses 63% of 1995 sales. Management
believes sales of LCD panels will continue to decline in absolute dollars and as
a percentage of total sales.
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Increased sales through US distributors were achieved in 1996, although below
management's expectations. The entry into this channel occurred late in 1995.
Consistent with the Company's goal of reducing operating expenses and returning
to profitability, the Company was unable to commit an appropriate level of
resources for marketing and promotion to increase demand in the distribution
channel during 1996.
During 1996, management re-defined the products and partners in the Company's
nonprojection product lines. This decision resulted in the loss of certain low
volume customers. Management intends to focus on products that it believes will
ultimately result in higher volume, higher margin opportunities, where the
projected return on the research and development investment is appropriate.
GROSS PROFIT as a percentage of sales was 20% and 18% for 1996 and 1995,
respectively. Among other things, the 18% profit in 1995 was attributable to a
$2.8 million write down of certain inventory to estimated net realizable value.
Had this write down not occurred, 1995 gross profit would have been 27%.
In 1996, the Company's gross profit percentage decreased from a high of 26% for
the quarter ended June 30, 1996 to a low of 17% for the quarter ended December
31, 1996. Several factors caused this decrease in gross profit in 1996. First,
the Company entered into OEM agreements which typically generate lower sales
prices than sales of the Company's branded products. Second, increased pricing
pressure resulting from the entry of new competitors into the projection market,
as well as the number of new competitive products in the market for the
Company's branded products, resulted in decreased sales prices. Third, the
Company purchases the L-500 projector series from a supplier and markets it
under the nVIEW label, resulting in both lower operating costs as well as lower
profits. Lastly, the Company continues to sell older, more mature products at
reduced prices.
OPERATING EXPENSES decreased 44% to $7.8 million (22% of sales) in 1996 from
$13.9 million (42% of sales) in 1995. Overall, 1996 operating expenses decreased
significantly due to management's implementation of significant cost reduction
measures.
Marketing and promotion expenses decreased 46% to $3.7 million (11% of sales) in
1996 from $6.8 million (21% of sales) in 1995. In 1995, significant marketing
and promotion dollars were spent to support the anticipated launch of the DLP
projector. In 1996, management's overall plan to improve the Company's
performance, which included targeted expense reduction, resulted in decreased
marketing and promotion expenses, consisting primarily of outside advertising
agency costs, print advertising and other promotional expenditures. The decrease
in advertising is consistent with the Company's recent entrance into OEM selling
arrangements, which require only limited marketing and promotional support
costs.
Research and development expenses decreased 58% to $2.0 million (6% of sales) in
1996 from $4.7 million (14% of sales) in 1995. The decrease is primarily related
to the timing of new product development. In 1995, the nFINITY and the Z350
products were designed and introduced, and the nFinity was redesigned later in
the year. Additionally, the Company performed substantially all development
related to the first projector utilizing DLP subsystems in 1995. In 1996, the
D400 series was successfully introduced to market with minimal additional
development investment. Furthermore, the Company introduced the L-500 series of
projectors in 1996 which are manufactured by a supplier and private labeled by
the Company. As a result, minimal research and development dollars were incurred
internally.
General and administrative expenses decreased 13% to $2.1 million (6% of sales)
in 1996 from $2.4 million (7% of sales) in 1995. The majority of the decrease
was caused by management's decision
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to reduce the outsourcing of certain services as well as a decrease in executive
compensation.
OTHER EXPENSE was $107 thousand at December 31, 1996, compared to other income
of $20 thousand at December 31, 1995. The net decrease reflects increased
interest expense under the Company's borrowing agreement with a bank. The
interest expense primarily consisted of non-performance fees and the
amortization of loan origination costs. See "Liquidity and Capital Resources"
for details regarding this expense.
No INCOME TAX EXPENSE was recorded for the year ended December 31, 1996 compared
to a $35 thousand benefit in 1995. On both a pre-tax and after-tax basis, the
Company incurred losses of $805 thousand in 1996 and $7.8 million in 1995. As a
result, a portion of the losses are available to offset any future taxable
income and to reduce the effective tax rates in future periods. The amount of
the net operating loss carryforward at December 31, 1996 was approximately $4.1
million.
NET LOSS for 1996 was $.16 per share, based on weighted average shares of
4,941,643, compared with a net loss of $1.59 per share for 1995, based on
weighted average shares of 4,898,830. The increase in weighted average shares
reflects the exercise of employee stock options in 1996.
Fiscal Year 1995 Compared with Fiscal Year 1994
SALES decreased 8% to $32.9 million in 1995 from $35.9 million in 1994. The
decrease in sales was related to several factors. Unit sales of the Company's
line of projection panel products decreased 21% during 1995. The average sales
price for these products decreased 9%. At the same time, the Company experienced
increasing demand and competition for projector products as compared to the
Company's projection panel products. In response to the increased demand for
projector products, during the first quarter of 1995 the Company shipped the
first of a new generation of projector products, the nFINITY series. During the
second quarter the Company experienced production and design problems with the
nFINITY. The product was redesigned and its performance was much improved in the
third quarter. However, the Company experienced a significant loss of sales and
market opportunity from March through August 1995. Further, market acceptance of
the redesigned and improved product was made more difficult by the earlier
problems encountered, and the introduction of new projector products by
competitors. In addition, sales were affected by actual nFINITY returns and the
recording of reserves for product expected to be returned in the future. The
volume of sales was affected negatively by the effects of excess inventory of
certain projection panel products which prevented the Company from migrating to
newer and less costly LCD panels. Sales were positively affected by sales of
nonprojection products. Sales for these products represented 7% and 0% of total
sales for 1995 and 1994, respectively.
The Company signed several distribution agreements during 1995 which were
expected to expand the sales channels for the Company's products. Sales under
these agreements did not have a material impact in 1995, but were expected to
play a larger role in the Company's sales and distribution strategy in the
future.
GROSS PROFIT as a percentage of sales was 18% and 35% for 1995 and 1994,
respectively. The decrease in gross profit was the result of lower sales prices
due to increased competition for the Company's products; reduced pricing of
selected products to more quickly reduce inventory levels; a $2.8 million write
down of certain inventory to estimated net realizable value; increased costs
associated with the production and rework of the nFINITY projector; and a higher
percentage of sales in the traditionally lower margin education sales channel.
OPERATING EXPENSES increased 37% to $13.9 million (42% of sales) in 1995 from
$10.1 million (28% of sales) in 1994. Operating expenses in 1994 were favorably
affected by a $550 thousand
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reimbursement from the Company's directors' and officers' liability insurance
carrier for legal expenses paid in the successful defense of a shareholder
lawsuit, originally filed in August 1992. The Company incurred litigation
expenses of $127 thousand associated with the lawsuit. Had the reimbursement and
associated expenses not occurred, operating expenses for 1994 would have been
$10.5 million. Accordingly, operating expenses for 1995 would have increased
32%.
Marketing and promotion expenses increased 32% to $6.8 million (21% of sales) in
1995 from $5.2 million (14% of sales) in 1994. The increase in marketing and
promotion expenses was the result of more aggressive marketing and sales
programs, the hiring of additional sales personnel to serve both the U.S and
international markets, the introduction of the initial nFINITY projector and the
redesigned nFINITY product and the initial marketing of the DiaMonD D-400. The
Company recognized no sales from the D-400 during 1995. Additionally, certain
expenses associated with new distribution agreements were incurred which were
disproportionate to the additional 1995 sales generated as a result of these
agreements.
Research and development expenses increased 57% to $4.7 million (14% of sales)
in 1995 from $3.0 million (8% of sales) in 1994. The increased costs were
primarily associated with new product development, new technology research, and
development related to enhancements of existing products. New products developed
and introduced in 1995 included the nFINITY projector during the first quarter
and later with a redesigned nFINITY product during the third quarter, and the
Z350 during the third quarter. Other new products developed included the Z250
SVGA projection panel and the D-400 projector, both of which had initial
shipments at the end of the first quarter of 1996. Prior to the development of
the D-400, the Company participated in research of DLP technology under a
memorandum of understanding with TI. The Company developed and demonstrated a
prototype of a projector utilizing the new technology during the second quarter
of 1995. In addition, the Company developed several products and prototypes for
LCD applications for electro-optic components and direct view LCD products.
General and administrative expenses were $2.4 million (7% of sales) in both 1995
and 1994. Neither the type nor the amount of the Company's general and
administrative expenses materially changed during 1995.
OTHER INCOME decreased 93% for the year ended December 31, 1995 primarily as a
result of a reduction in interest earned on lower cash balances and interest
expense paid on borrowings from a revolving line of credit with a bank.
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT) changed to a benefit of $35 thousand in 1995 from
an income tax expense of $234 thousand in 1994. On a pre-tax basis, the Company
incurred a loss of $7.8 million in 1995 compared with earnings of $2.8 million
in 1994. As a result of the loss in 1995, the Company will carry back a certain
portion of the net operating loss to recapture income taxes paid during 1994.
The carryback results in an income tax refund receivable of $566 thousand. Any
amounts not used in the carryback will be available to offset future taxable
income and will reduce the effective tax rates of future periods. The amount of
the net operating loss carryforward at December 31, 1995 is approximately $4.2
million. On an after-tax basis, the Company experienced a net loss of $7.8
million in 1995 and net earnings of $2.5 million in 1994.
NET EARNINGS (LOSS) for 1995 was a loss of $1.59 per share, based on weighted
average shares of 4,898,830, compared with net earnings of $.52 per share for
1994, based on weighted average shares of 4,885,043.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash flow from operating activities, including refunds of income taxes
previously paid, as well as cash flow from financing activities consisting of
the exercise of employee stock options, was sufficient to fund 1996 operations.
During the year ended December 31, 1995, the Company funded its operations from
existing cash and cash equivalents, draws on its revolving line of credit with a
bank, and the sale of a marketable investment security.
At December 31, 1996, the Company had approximately $5.1 million available
credit under a $7 million short-term borrowing agreement with a bank expiring on
February 6, 1998, of which $700 thousand is assigned to support a stand-by
letter of credit in favor of a supplier. Amounts available to the Company to
borrow under the agreement are based upon the results of a formula applied to
eligible receivables and inventory, as defined by the lender. Accordingly, as
the balance of the Company's receivables and inventory changes, the related
borrowings available also change. There can be no assurance that the amounts
available under this formula will be sufficient to meet the Company's cash
requirements in the future.The lending agreement includes covenants which
required the Company to maintain certain financial ratios and pay
non-performance fees if the Company did not fulfill certain financial
performance objectives in 1996. The Company paid non-performance fees totaling
$90 thousand in 1996, which are reflected as interest expense in the attached
consolidated statement of operations. The Company was in default of one of the
financial covenants measured at December 31, 1996. The lender agreed to waive
the covenant at December 31, 1996 so that the Company is not in default. Due to
the level of cash flow from operations generated in 1996, there was no borrowing
under the agreement, however the Company anticipates borrowing during 1997 based
on current operating forecasts.
On December 31, 1996, the Company had total working capital of $16.3 million.
The current ratio decreased to 3.4 at December 31, 1996 from 5.0 at December 31,
1995. The decrease is primarily due to an increase in current liabilities to
fund increased inventories to support the Company's SVGA zoom focus model of the
DLP projector and to purchase the L-500 VGA projector from a supplier.
Total assets increased to $24.2 million at December 31, 1996 from $21.6 million
at December 31, 1995. This is reflected principally in higher inventory levels
and an increase in receivables.
Cash and cash equivalents increased to $1.8 million on December 31, 1996 from
$1.4 million on December 31, 1995. The increase is attributable to significantly
lower operating expenses in 1996 compared to 1995, $635 thousand of income tax
refunds and $565 thousand from the exercise of employee stock options. This
increase was partially offset by increased purchases of inventory to meet the
expected demand for the Company's new products introduced in 1996.
Net receivables increased by $1.2 million from December 31, 1995 to December 31,
1996, primarily as a result of increased sales in the fourth quarter of 1996.
Inventories increased to $12.0 million at December 31, 1996 from $10.0 million
at December 31, 1995. The increase is due to increased purchases of components
for the DLP projector products and purchases of the L-500 VGA projector. The
increase was partially offset by a reduction in the older inventory held by the
Company as a result of significant efforts to sell older products at reduced
prices. New competitor product introductions of SVGA projectors, plus price
decreases for VGA projector products, is expected to increase the pressure on
the Company's gross profit for its L-500, DLP 400 series and nFinity projectors.
Management continues to place strong emphasis on reducing inventory balances by
implementing more efficient purchasing and production scheduling methods,
selling its products through alternative channels and other sales programs.
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Total current liabilities increased 70% to $6.9 million at December 31, 1996
from $4.0 million at December 31, 1995. This is the result of the increased
inventory purchases discussed above, which were financed entirely through trade
credit.
Shareholders' equity decreased to $17.3 million at December 31, 1996 from $17.5
million at December 31, 1995. The decrease was the result of the net loss for
the year partially offset by additional paid-in capital from the exercise of
employee stock options.
The Company believes that existing cash, cash generated from ongoing operations
and the short-term borrowing agreement with a bank will be adequate to meet the
anticipated operating, investing, and financing needs of the Company for the
foreseeable future. However, there can be no assurances that these sources of
funds will be sufficient. The Company had no outstanding material commitments
for capital expenditures at December 31, 1996. As of February 21, 1997, the
Company had noncancellable purchase order arrangements with suppliers to
purchase inventory at a total cost of approximately $4.5 million. The inventory
items are scheduled to be received during the remainder of 1997.
Inflation has not had a significant impact on the Company's results of
operations.
Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In March 1995, the FASB issued Statement No. 121, ACCOUNTING FOR THE IMPAIRMENT
OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS AND FOR LONG-LIVED ASSETS TO BE DISPOSED OF, which requires
impairment losses to be recorded on long-lived assets used in operations when
indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated
to be generated by those assets are less than the assets' carrying amount. The
Company adopted Statement 121 in 1996 and the effect of adoption was not
material.
In October 1995, the FASB issued Statement No. 123, ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK-BASED
COMPENSATION, which provides an alternative to APB Opinion No. 25, ACCOUNTING
FOR STOCK ISSUED TO EMPLOYEES, in accounting for stock-based compensation to
employees. Management intends to continue accounting for stock based
compensation awarded to employees and nonemployees using the intrinsic value
method of accounting prescribed by APB Opinion No. 25 and to present the pro
forma net income (loss) and income (loss) per share disclosures as if the fair
value method defined in Statement No. 123 had been applied.
Risk Factors
The following discussion of risk factors describes certain aspects of the
business environment in which the Company operates. These risk factors, along
with other information in this report, should be carefully considered by users
of this report.
The markets in which the Company operates are characterized by rapidly changing
technology, resulting in short product lives. Actual or anticipated product
releases by the Company or its competitors could cause customers to delay
purchases until the new products are available and/or to discontinue purchases
of existing products altogether. The Company's competitors may introduce
products which utilize new technologies to which the Company does not have
access. Any of these factors could have a material affect on the Company's
business and results of operations. While the Company believes that it can
deliver competitive products in a timely manner in this environment, there can
be no assurance that it will succeed in doing so.
One of the Company's projector products, the D400 projector series, uses a
subassembly developed
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and produced only by TI. While the subassembly has been available in sufficient
quantities to meet demand, and the Company believes this availability will
continue, there can be no assurance that it will be available. As with any
developing technology, unknown circumstances outside the Company's control could
affect availability of this critical, single-source component. While TI does not
compete directly with the Company through manufacture and sale of similar
projection equipment, it does sell this subassembly to other manufacturing
companies that directly compete with the Company. Should TI cease production or
delivery of this component, the result could have a material adverse affect on
the Company's sales.
While the Company's DLP based projector has been successful in the marketplace,
there can be no assurance that it will continue to be successful, as increasing
numbers of competitors introduce new products and technologies and price
competition intensifies.
A significant portion of the Company's shipments typically occur in the last
month of a quarter due to customers' ordering patterns, the timing of sales
promotions, component availability or technical challenges. These factors may
cause volatility in quarterly and annual results in future periods.
Revenue from the sale of products is recognized at the time of shipment to the
customer. The Company maintains a reserve for sales returns and allowances (the
"reserve") based upon historical rates of returns. While the Company believes
its estimated reserve for sales returns and allowances is adequate, future
returns could be greater than the reserve and may materially affect future
results of operations.
During 1996, the Company's focus on quickly reducing inventory levels and moving
older inventory significantly reduced the amount of older inventory held by the
Company, although price reductions of certain of the Company's older products
resulted in lower gross margins. This trend could continue as older inventory
continues to be liquidated and as the current products become less attractive in
the market place due to new products introduced by the Company or its
competitors.
To date the Company has not been able to meet all of the covenants in its loan
and security agreement with a bank, and the lender has been willing to waive the
defaults. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will meet the
covenants in the future, nor that the lender will continue to waive the
defaults.
The trading price of the Company's common stock has been and is expected to
continue to be subject to immediate and wide fluctuations due to factors both
within and outside of the Company's control. These factors include, but are not
limited to, the following: fluctuations in operating results or financial
position, availability of financing, new product introductions by the Company or
its competitors, product reviews by trade publications, estimates or statements
made by analysts regarding the Company or the industry and markets in which the
Company operates and stock market price fluctuations.
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Refer to the index to Consolidated Financial Statements and Financial
Statement Schedule on page F-1 for the required information.
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting
and Financial Disclosure
None.
PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
Item 11. Executive Compensation
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
In accordance with General Instruction G(3), the information called for
in Part III is incorporated by reference from the Company's Proxy Statement to
be filed no later than 120 days after the end of the Company's fiscal year for
the nVIEW Corporation Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
PART IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedule, and
Reports on Form 8-K
(a) The following documents are filed as part of this Report:
1. Consolidated Financial Statements.
See index to Consolidated Financial Statements and
Financial Statement Schedule on page F-1 of this
Report.
2. Consolidated Financial Statement Schedule.
See index to Consolidated Financial Statements and
Financial Statement Schedule on page F-1 of this
Report.
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3. EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
NO. DESCRIPTION
3.1 Articles of Incorporation of nVIEW Corporation, as amended. *
(Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Registration
Statement on Form S-18, Commission File No. 33-39471,
previously filed with the Commission on March 15, 1991.)
3.2 Bylaws of nVIEW Corporation. (Incorporated by reference to the *
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-18, Commission
File No. 33-39471, previously filed with the Commission on
March 15, 1991.)
3.2.1 Amendment to Bylaws of nVIEW Corporation. (Incorporated by *
reference to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1995, Commission File No. 0-19492,
previously filed with the Commission.)
4. Form of the nVIEW Corporation Common Stock Certificate. *
(Incorporated by reference to Amendment No. 3 to the
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-18, Commission
File No. 33-39471, previously filed with the Commission on April
17, 1991.)
10.1 Incentive Stock Option Plan of nVIEW Corporation, dated April *
15, 1991. (Incorporated by reference to Amendment No. 3 to
the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-18,
Commission File No. 33-39471, previously filed with the
Commission on April 17, 1991.)
10.2 Amended and Restated Incentive Stock Option Plan of nVIEW *
Corporation, dated April 15, 1991. (Incorporated by reference to
the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1,
Commission File No. 33-44442, previously filed with the
Commission on December 17, 1991.)
10.3 Form of Confidentiality Agreement in effect for 1995 executed *
by employees of nVIEW Corporation. (Incorporated by
reference to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1995, Commission File No. 0-19492,
previously filed with the Commission.)
10.4 Lease Agreement, as amended, between Alfred J. Cenname, *
as lessor and nVIEW Corporation, as lessee. (Incorporated by
reference to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form
S-18, Commission File No. 33-39471, previously filed with the
Commission on April 17, 1991.)
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EXHIBIT
NO. DESCRIPTION
10.5 nVIEW Corporation 1992 Stock Option Plan. (Incorporated by *
reference to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1992, Commission File No. 0-19492,
previously filed with the Commission.)
10.6 1994 Long-Term Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to *
the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30,
1994, Commission File No. 0-19492, previously filed with the
Commission.)
10.7 Loan and Security Agreement, dated February 6,1996, by and *
between nVIEW Corporation and Signet Bank. (Incorporated by
reference to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1995, Commission File No. 0-19492, previously filed
with the Commission.)
10.8 Nonqualified Option Agreement, nVIEW Corporation 1994 *
Incentive Stock Plan - Angelo Guastaferro. (Incorporated by
reference to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1995, Commission File No. 0-19492,
previously filed with the Commission.)
10.9 Form of nVIEW Corporation Incentive Stock Option Agreement - *
Robert Hoke (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995, Commission File
No. 0-19492, previously filed with the Commission.)
10.10 Form of nVIEW Corporation Incentive Stock Option Agreement - *
Robert Hoke (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995, Commission File
No. 0-19492, previously filed with the Commission.)
10.11 nVIEW Corporation Incentive Stock Option Agreement - Wayne *
Bailey, dated May 10, 1995. (Incorporated by reference to the
Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1995, Commission File No. 0-19492, previously filed with the
Commission.)
10.12 nVIEW Corporation Incentive Stock Option Agreement - Jerry *
Stubblefield, dated May 10, 1995. (Incorporated by reference
to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1995, Commission File No. 0-19492, previously
filed with the Commission.)
10.13 nVIEW Corporation 1996 Employee Stock Option Plan (Incorporated *
by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
June 30, 1996, Commission File No. 0- 19492, previously filed with
the Commission.)
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EXHIBIT
NO. DESCRIPTION
10.14 nVIEW Corporation 1996 Non-Employee Director Stock Option *
Plan. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-Q
for the quarter ended June 30, 1996, Commission File No.
0-19492, previously filed with the Commission.)
10.15 nVIEW Corporation Incentive Stock Option Agreement - Angelo **
Guastaferro, dated May 10, 1996
10.16 nVIEW Corporation Incentive Stock Option Agreement - Jerry **
W. Stubblefield, dated May 10, 1996
10.17 nVIEW Corporation Incentive Stock Option Agreement - John **
F. Malone, dated November 4, 1996
10.18 Form of nVIEW Corporation Non-employee Director Stock **
Option Agreement
21. Subsidiaries of NVIEW Corporation. **
23. Consent of Independent Auditors. **
24. Power of Attorney (appears on Page 23 herein). **
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* Not filed herewith. In accordance with Rule 12(b)-32 of the General
Rules and Regulations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
exhibit is incorporated by reference.
** Filed herewith.
(b) The registrant did not file any reports on Form 8-K during the
fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996.
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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.
NVIEW CORPORATION
By: /s/ Angelo Guastaferro
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Angelo Guastaferro
President and Chief Executive Officer
Date: 3/20/97
By: /s/ Jerry W. Stubblefield
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Jerry W. Stubblefield
Chief Financial Officer
Date: 3/20/97
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Power of Attorney
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature
appears below constitutes and appoints Angelo Guastaferro and Jerry W.
Stubblefield, and each of them individually, as his true and lawful
attorney-in-fact and agent, with full power of substitution and resubstitution,
for his and in his name, place and stead, in any and all capacities, to sign any
and all amendments to this report, and to file the same, with all exhibits
thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, granting unto said attorney-in-fact and agent full power
and authority to do and perform each and every act and thing requisite and
necessary to be done in connection therewith, as fully to all intents and
purposes as he might or could do in person, hereby ratifying and confirming all
that said attorney-in-fact and agent of his substitute or substitutes, may
lawfully 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 the
registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
/s/ Angelo Guastaferro Director, Chairman 3/20/97
- -------------------------------- President and
Angelo Guastaferro Chief Executive Officer
/s/ Jerry W. Stubblefield Chief Financial Officer 3/20/97
- -------------------------------- (& Principal Accounting Officer)
Jerry W. Stubblefield
/s/ Stephen C. Adams Director 3/20/97
- --------------------------------
Stephen C. Adams
/s/ Edgar M. Cortright Director 3/20/97
- --------------------------------
Edgar M. Cortright
/s/ James H. Vogeley Director 3/20/97
- --------------------------------
James H. Vogeley
/s/ Joseph Morone Director 3/20/97
- --------------------------------
Joseph Morone
/s/ Grant T. Hollett, Jr. Director 3/20/97
- --------------------------------
Grant T. Hollett, Jr.
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Index to nVIEW Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE
Independent Auditors' Report F-2
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 1996 and 1995 F-3
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended F-4
December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the years ended F-5
December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended F-6
December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-8
Consolidated Financial Statement Schedule of nVIEW Corporation
and subsidiaries for each of the years in the three-year
period ended December 31, 1996
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts F-19
All other schedules are omitted as the required information is inapplicable or
the information is presented in the consolidated financial statements or related
notes.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
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The Board of Directors and Shareholders
nVIEW Corporation:
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of nVIEW Corporation and
subsidiaries as listed in the accompanying index. In connection with our audits
of the consolidated financial statements, we also have audited the financial
statement schedule as listed in the accompanying index. These consolidated
financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of
the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our
audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits 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 financial position of nVIEW Corporation
and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period
ended December 31, 1996, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles. Also in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when
considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a
whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth
therein.
/s/ KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
Norfolk, Virginia
February 4, 1997
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nVIEW Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 1996 and 1995
ASSETS 1996 1995
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Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $1,802,596 $1,404,816
Receivables, net (note 2) 9,057,646 7,831,395
Inventories (note 3) 11,997,760 10,002,590
Prepaid expenses 331,306 364,496
Income taxes receivable (note 8) - 566,000
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Total current assets 23,189,308 20,169,297
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Property and equipment, net (note 4) 801,641 1,189,248
Other assets, net 191,388 228,186
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$24,182,337 $21,586,731
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $5,890,860 $2,886,896
Accrued warranties 197,611 235,000
Accrued sales returns and allowances 203,013 287,500
Accrued expenses 588,981 635,091
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Total current liabilities 6,880,465 4,044,487
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Shareholders' equity (note 7):
Common stock, no par value. Authorized
20,000,000 shares; 5,005,166
issued and outstanding at
December 31, 1996; 4,904,241
shares at December 31, 1995 - -
Additional paid-in capital 25,060,978 24,496,067
Accumulated deficit (7,759,106) (6,953,823)
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Total shareholders' equity 17,301,872 17,542,244
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Commitments (notes 3, 5 and 6)
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$24,182,337 $21,586,731
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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nVIEW Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
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<S> <C>
Sales (note 11) $34,524,562 $32,875,800 $35,869,516
Cost of goods sold 27,468,563 26,793,828 23,272,057
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Gross profit 7,055,999 6,081,972 12,597,459
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Operating expenses:
Marketing and promotion 3,687,925 6,841,191 5,194,104
Research and development 1,993,508 4,704,348 2,997,714
General and administrative 2,072,386 2,368,790 2,357,743
Litigation expense - - 127,207
Insurance reimbursement of litigation
expense - - (550,000)
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Operating expenses 7,753,819 13,914,329 10,126,768
------------- ------------ ------------
Earnings (loss) from operations (697,820) (7,832,357) 2,470,691
------------- ------------ ------------
Other income (expense):
Interest expense (190,954) (113,480) (40,587)
Interest income 103,934 132,627 343,627
Miscellaneous (20,443) 1,200 396
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(107,463) 20,347 303,436
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Earnings (loss) before income taxes (805,283) (7,812,010) 2,774,127
Income tax expense (benefit) (note 8) - (34,765) 234,000
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Net earnings (loss) ($805,283) ($7,777,245) $2,540,127
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Earnings (loss) per common share ($0.16) ($1.59) $0.52
============= ============ ============
Weighted average number of common
and common share equivalents outstanding 4,941,643 4,898,830 4,885,043
============= ============ ============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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nVIEW Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Common Stock
--------------------- Retained
Additional Earnings Total
Number of Paid-In (Accumulated Shareholders'
Shares Amount Capital Deficit) Equity
------------ ------- ------------- -------------- -------------
<S> <C>
Balance at December 31, 1993 4,874,936 - $24,565,079 ($1,716,705) $22,848,374
Issuance of restricted stock (note 7) 900 - 5,071 - 5,071
Stock options exercised (note 7) 82,525 - 131,943 - 131,943
Stock reacquired (note 7) (66,000) - (266,250) - (266,250)
Net earnings - - - 2,540,127 2,540,127
----------- ------- ------------- ------------- -------------
Balance at December 31, 1994 4,892,361 - 24,435,843 823,422 25,259,265
Issuance of restricted stock (note 7) 480 - 3,486 - 3,486
Stock options exercised (note 7) 11,400 - 56,738 - 56,738
Net loss - - - (7,777,245) (7,777,245)
----------- ------- ------------- ------------- -------------
Balance at December 31, 1995 4,904,241 - 24,496,067 (6,953,823) 17,542,244
Stock options exercised (note 7) 100,925 564,911 - 564,911
Net loss - - - (805,283) (805,283)
----------- ------- ------------- ------------- -------------
Balance at December 31, 1996 5,005,166 - $25,060,978 ($7,759,106) $17,301,872
=========== ======= ============= ============= =============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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<PAGE>
nVIEW Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
------------ ------------- -------------
<S> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings (loss) ($805,283) ($7,777,245) $2,540,127
------------ ------------- -------------
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings
(loss) to net cash provided by
(used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 790,295 690,189 575,824
Sale of marketable investment security - - 2,028,000
Other adjustments 36,044 4,686 (719)
Change in assets and liabilities
increasing (decreasing) cash:
Receivables, net (1,226,251) (776,968) (667,578)
Inventories (1,995,170) 5,903,675 (8,601,728)
Prepaid expenses 12,190 74,285 4,268
Income taxes receivable 587,000 (396,000) (170,000)
Deferred taxes, net - 534,000 (534,000)
Accounts payable 3,003,963 (3,002,482) 1,442,614
Accrued warranties (37,389) - 60,000
Accrued sales returns and allowances (84,487) 37,500 250,000
Accrued expenses (46,110) (161,658) 172,176
------------ ------------- -------------
Total adjustments 1,040,085 2,907,227 (5,441,143)
------------ ------------- -------------
Net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities 234,802 (4,870,018) (2,901,016)
------------ ------------- -------------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of marketable investment securities - (195,715) (730,651)
Sale of marketable investment securities - 2,390,593 -
Additions to property and equipment (393,154) (499,839) (492,679)
Purchase of patents (10,736) (50,924) (38,926)
Other assets 1,957 2,381 (1,356)
------------ ------------- -------------
Net cash provided by (used in)
investing activities (401,933) 1,646,496 (1,263,612)
------------ ------------- -------------
</TABLE>
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nVIEW Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
------------ ------------- -------------
<S> <C>
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from revolving line of credit - $9,068,000 -
Repayments of revolving line of credit - (9,068,000) -
Stock options exercised 564,911 56,738 131,943
Stock reacquired - - (266,250)
------------ ------------- -------------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 564,911 56,738 (134,307)
------------ ------------- -------------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents $397,780 ($3,166,784) ($4,298,935)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 1,404,816 4,571,600 8,870,535
------------ ------------- -------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $1,802,596 $1,404,816 $4,571,600
============ ============= =============
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the year for interest $145,396 $113,855 $18,807
============ ============= =============
Cash paid during the year for income taxes $40,326 $9,251 $826,000
============ ============= =============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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<PAGE>
nVIEW CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994
(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
(a) Business Activity
The Company designs, manufactures and markets products to project high
quality images from a variety of computer and video sources, either in self
contained projectors or in conjunction with a standard overhead projector. The
Company's products facilitate large screen viewing of multimedia information in
group settings for business, educational, entertainment and other purposes.
The Company also designs and manufactures flat panel visual display
products, as both finished products or as components, for use in systems
integration applications by other companies.
(b) Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the financial statements
of nVIEW Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries after elimination of
intercompany accounts and transactions.
(c) Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents consist of short-term debt instruments and money
market funds. The Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments with
original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.
(d) Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is computed
on a currently adjusted standard basis (which approximates actual cost on a
first-in, first-out basis). Cost of work in process and finished goods includes
raw materials, direct labor and manufacturing overhead.
(e) Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are stated at cost and depreciated using the
straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets or the
related lease terms. Estimated useful lives range between one and five years.
(f) Other Assets
Other assets consist principally of patents which are stated at cost
and amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of
the respective assets. Estimated useful lives range between five and seventeen
years.
(g) Revenue Recognition
Revenue from product sales is recognized upon shipment. The Company
provides an allowance for estimated future returns, exchanges and price
protection.
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nVIEW CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(h) Warranties
The Company's warranty policy provides one-year coverage on parts,
excluding bulbs, and labor from the date of sale to the end-user. Estimated
warranty costs are accrued at the time of sale and are periodically adjusted to
reflect actual experience.
(i) Research and Development
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred.
(j) Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax
consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement
carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax
bases and operating loss tax carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities
are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the
years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or
settled. The effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in
income in the period that includes the enactment date.
(k) Earnings (Loss) Per Common and Common Share Equivalents
Earnings (loss) per common and common share equivalents are computed by
dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common and common
share equivalents outstanding.
(l) Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The financial instruments identified on the face of the balance sheet
approximate their value at December 31, 1996.
(m) Use of Estimates
Management of the Company has made a number of estimates and
assumptions relating to the reporting of assets and liabilities and the
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial
statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Actual
results could differ from those estimates. Management believes that the
estimates used are reasonable.
(n) Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets to Be
Disposed Of
The Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 121, ACCOUNTING FOR THE
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS AND FOR LONG-LIVED ASSETS TO BE DISPOSED OF, on
January 1, 1996. This Statement requires that long-lived assets and certain
identifiable intangibles be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes
in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be
recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a
comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future net cash flows expected
to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the
impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying
amount of the assets exceed the fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed
of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to
sell. Adoption of this Statement did not have a material impact on the Company's
financial position, results of
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nVIEW CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
operations, or liquidity.
(o) Stock Option Plans
Prior to January 1, 1996, the Company accounted for its stock option
plans in accordance with the provisions of Accounting Principles Board ("APB")
Opinion No. 25, ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK ISSUED TO EMPLOYEES, and related
interpretations. As such, compensation expense would be recorded on the date of
grant only if the current market price of the underlying stock exceeded the
exercise price. On January 1, 1996, the Company adopted SFAS No. 123, ACCOUNTING
FOR STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION, which permits entities to recognize as expense
over the vesting period the fair value of all stock-based awards on the date of
grant. Alternatively, SFAS No. 123 also allows entities to continue to apply the
provisions of APB Opinion No. 25 and provide pro forma net income and pro forma
earnings per share disclosures for employee stock option grants made in 1995 and
future years as if the fair-value-based method defined in SFAS No. 123 had been
applied. The Company has elected to continue to apply the provisions of APB
Opinion No. 25 and provide the pro forma disclosures of SFAS No. 123.
(p) Reclassification
Certain amounts in the consolidated financial statements have been
reclassified to conform to the 1996 financial statement presentation.
(2) Receivables
Receivables at December 31, 1996 and 1995 consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
---- ----
<S> <C>
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance
for doubtful accounts of $240,000 and
$390,000 for 1996 and 1995, respectively $8,521,398 $7,420,339
Due from bank - 76,835
Due from customer finance companies 28,549 103,981
Due from suppliers 481,262 199,125
Other 26,437 31,115
---------- ----------
Receivables, net $9,057,646 $7,831,395
========== ==========
</TABLE>
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nVIEW CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(3) Inventories
Inventories at December 31, 1996 and 1995 consist of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
---- ----
<S> <C>
Raw material $ 6,734,966 $ 5,679,842
Work in process 211,399 598,651
Finished goods 5,051,395 3,724,097
----------- ----------
Inventories $11,997,760 $10,002,590
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
Subsequent to year-end, the Company received $144,000 in price
concessions for inventory purchased from a significant supplier.
As of December 31, 1996, the Company has noncancellable open purchase
order arrangements with suppliers to purchase inventory at a total cost of
approximately $2.9 million. The inventory items are scheduled to be received
during 1997.
(4) Property and Equipment
Property and equipment at December 31, 1996 and 1995 consists of the
following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
---- ----
<S> <C>
Furniture and fixtures $ 406,517 $ 410,018
Equipment 2,506,363 2,234,894
Leasehold improvements 310,813 314,617
---------- ----------
3,223,693 2,959,529
Less accumulated depreciation and
amortization 2,422,052 1,770,281
---------- ----------
Property and equipment, net $ 801,641 $1,189,248
========== ==========
</TABLE>
(5) Lease Commitments
The Company has various operating lease arrangements for equipment and
office space. Included in the consolidated statements of operations is
approximately $588,000, $567,000, and $622,000 of net lease expense for 1996,
1995 and 1994, respectively. At December 31, 1996, future minimum lease
commitments under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:
1997 $ 759,000
1998 46,000
1999 3,000
---------
$ 808,000
=========
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nVIEW CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Certain office space for which the Company is committed is leased to
others under subleases which have terms the same as the Company's lease terms.
Included in the consolidated statements of operations is approximately $254,000,
$247,000 and $240,000 of sublease revenue for 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
The total of minimum rentals to be received through 1997 under these subleases
at December 31, 1996 is $262,000.
(6) Line of Credit and Letter of Credit
The Company has a line of credit agreement expiring on February 6,
1998, which provides for borrowings of up to $7,000,000 at the prime rate plus 1
1/2%. Accounts receivable, equipment, intangibles, inventory and other assets
are pledged as collateral in the borrowing agreement.
The terms of the borrowing agreement contain, among other provisions,
requirements for maintaining defined levels of working capital, tangible net
worth, capital expenditures and debt-to-tangible net worth ratio, and EBITDA
over capital expenditures plus principal payments and interest expense ratio.
The Company was in default of one of the financial covenants measured at
December 31, 1996. The lender agreed to waive the covenant at December 31, 1996
so that the Company is not in default. The Company paid non-performance fees
totaling $90,000 in 1996, which are reflected as interest expense in the
attached consolidated statements of operations.
As of December 31, 1996 the Company had available to it unused
borrowing capacity of $5,100,000, of which $700,000 is assigned to support a
stand-by letter of credit in favor of a supplier. At December 31, 1996, the
Company had not borrowed against the line of credit.
(7) Stock Option Plans
The Company has adopted various stock option plans (the "Plans")
pursuant to which a committee of the Company's Board of Directors may grant
stock options to officers, employees and non-employee directors. Stock options
are granted with an exercise price equal to the stock's average fair market
value over a ten day period preceding the date of grant.
The 1996 Employee Stock Option Plan provides for the grant of incentive
stock options to selected employees to purchase up to 120,000 shares. All
options granted under this plan during 1996 vest in one year and expire five
years after vesting. The 1996 Non-employee Directors Stock Option Plan provides
for the grant of non-qualified stock options to non-employee directors to
purchase up to 100,000 shares. Grants under the Non-employee Directors Plan vest
and become fully exercisable on the date of grant and expire in five years.
In July 1996, the Company terminated the Non-Employee Directors'
Stock/Cash Plan for Payment of Directors' Fees. This plan provided each
non-employee director the option to receive a portion or all earned directors'
fees in the form of newly issued restricted common stock. Stock issued under the
Plan was not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 and can only be sold in
a private transaction, pursuant to applicable federal and state securities
registration exemptions, or in a public market pursuant to the Securities and
Exchange Commission Rule 144. For the years ended December 31, 1995 and 1994, a
total of 480 and 900 restricted shares were issued under the Plan at average
market values of $7.26 and $5.63 per share, respectively. The shares were
recorded as directors' fees at the stock's average fair market value over a ten
day period preceding the date the shares were granted. For the year ended
December 31, 1996, there were no restricted shares issued. The Company
terminated this plan in July, 1996.
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nVIEW CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
In March 1991, the Company adopted the nVIEW Stock Option Plan (1991
Plan) which provides for the grant of incentive stock options to selected
employees and officers to purchase up to 300,000 shares. In 1992, the Company
adopted the 1992 Stock Option Plan (1992 Plan). The 1992 Plan provides for the
grant of stock options to prospective directors as an inducement to serve as a
director of the Company, selected employees, consultants and officers to
purchase up to 80,000 shares. In May 1994, the Company adopted the 1994 Long
Term Incentive Plan (1994 Plan). The 1994 Plan provides for the grant of stock
options to selected officers and employees of the Company. This plan defines the
number of shares for which options may be granted under the 1994, 1992 and 1991
Plans in the aggregate, as not greater than 10% of the issued and outstanding
common stock of the Company at any time. Grants under the 1991, 1992 and 1994
Plans typically vest over a four year period and expire five years after
vesting.
In 1990, the Company granted to an officer non-transferable options to
purchase 120,000 shares of common stock for $0.10 per share. These options
vested at the rate of 40,000 shares per year in 1990, 1991 and 1992. The options
expire five years from the date of vesting. During 1994 and 1992, 80,000 and
40,000, respectively, of these shares were exercised at a price of $0.10 per
share. Compensation expense was previously recognized for the vested options.
At December 31, 1996, the Plans authorize grants to purchase up to
720,517 shares of authorized but unissued common stock, of which 259,147 shares
remain available for grant.
The per share weighted-average fair value of stock options granted
during 1996 and 1995 was $2.81 and $4.16 on the date of grant using the Black
Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:
expected dividend yield 0.0%, volatility factor of 72%, risk-free interest rate
of 5.36% to 7.37%, and an expected life of 5.23 to 5.74 years.
The Company applies APB Opinion No. 25 in accounting for its Plans. Had
the Company determined compensation cost based on the fair value at the grant
date for its stock options under SFAS No. 123, the Company's net loss and loss
per share would have been increased to the pro forma amounts indicated below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
---- ----
<S> <C>
Net loss As reported ($805,283) ($7,777,245)
Pro Forma ($1,176,256) ($7,907,442)
Net loss per share As reported ($0.16) ($1.59)
Pro Forma ($0.24) ($1.61)
</TABLE>
Pro forma net loss and loss per share reflect only options granted in
1996 and 1995. Therefore, the full impact of calculating compensation cost for
stock options under SFAS No. 123 is not reflected in the pro forma net loss and
loss per share amounts presented above for options granted prior to January 1,
1995.
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nVIEW CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Stock option activity during the periods indicated is as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Number of Weighted-Average
Shares Exercise Price
--------- ----------------
<S> <C>
Balance at December 31, 1994 221,710 $5.75
Granted 281,500 6.19
Exercised 11,400 4.63
Forfeited 64,700 6.28
Expired --- ---
Balance at December 31, 1995 427,110 5.99
Granted 250,700 4.32
Exercised 100,925 5.37
Forfeited 227,840 5.64
Expired --- ---
Balance at December 31, 1996 349,045 5.20
</TABLE>
At December 31, 1996, 151,025 options with an exercise price range of $3.49 -
$5.23 and a weighted-average remaining contractual life of 5.68 years were
outstanding, and 198,020 options with an exercise price range of $5.24 - $7.78
and a weighted-average remaining contractual life of 4.67 years were
outstanding.
At December 31, 1996 and 1995, the number of options exercisable was 110,622 and
118,290, respectively, and the weighted-average exercise price of those options
was $6.31 and $6.32, respectively.
(8) Income Taxes
Income tax expense (benefit) attributable to income from continuing
operations consist of:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
---- ---- ----
<S> <C>
Current tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal $ --- ($428,765) $681,000
State --- (140,000) 87,000
Deferred tax expense (benefit):
U.S. Federal --- 514,000 (480,000)
State --- 20,000 (54,000)
------------- ---------- ---------
$ --- ($34,765) $234,000
============= ========== =========
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
nVIEW CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
A reconciliation of the components of income tax expense (benefit) for
the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, computed at the statutory U.S.
Federal income tax rate of 34% in 1996, 1995 and 1994 is summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
---- ---- ----
<S> <C>
Expense (benefit) at Federal
statutory rate ($268,700) ($2,656,000) $943,000
Increase (decrease) resulting from:
Change in the valuation allowance
for deferred tax assets 315,000 2,906,000 (637,000)
State income expense (benefit),net
of Federal income tax benefit (20,700) (87,000) 64,000
Federal research and development
expenditure credit, net --- --- (116,000)
Tax free interest earned --- (2,000) ---
Stock options exercised (71,700) (4,000) (112,000)
Foreign Sales Corporation
deduction, net --- --- (36,000)
Other 46,100 (191,765) 16,000
--------- ----------- ---------
Total tax expense (benefit)
before benefit of stock options --- (34,765) 122,000
Benefit of stock options exercised
recorded to additional paid-in capital --- --- 112,000
--------- ----------- ---------
Total tax expense (benefit) $ --- ($34,765) $234,000
========= =========== =========
</TABLE>
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant
portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities at December 31,
1996 and 1995 are presented below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Deferred tax assets: 1996 1995
---- ----
<S> <C>
Accounts receivable, principally due to allowance for doubtful
accounts, and sales returns and allowances $ 91,000 $ 148,000
Inventories, principally due to inventory write downs
and amounts capitalized for tax purposes 1,330,000 1,113,000
Warranties, principally due to accrual for
financial reporting purposes 75,000 88,000
Other accrued expenses, principally due to accruals for financial
reporting purposes 117,000 61,000
Plant and equipment, principally due to differences in depreciation 202,000 25,000
Net operating loss, alternative minimum tax credit and general
business credit carryforwards 1,890,000 1,955,000
---------- ----------
Total gross deferred tax assets 3,705,000 3,390,000
Less valuation allowance (3,705,000) (3,390,000)
----------- -----------
Net deferred tax assets $ --- $ ---
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
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<PAGE>
nVIEW CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
The net change in the total valuation allowance for the years ended
December 31, 1996 and 1995 was an increase of $315,000 and $2,906,000,
respectively. Due to the tax losses in 1996 and 1995, the Company reduced the
net deferred tax asset to $0. The amount expected to be refunded in 1996 was
recorded as income taxes receivable during the fourth quarter of 1995.
At December 31, 1996, the Company has net operating loss carryforwards
for federal income tax purposes of approximately $4,100,000 which are available
to offset future federal taxable income, if any, through 2011. The Company also
has an alternative minimum tax credit, a foreign tax credit, and a research and
development tax credit carryforward of approximately $60,000, $25,000 and
$248,000 respectively, which is available to offset future federal regular
income taxes, if any, over an indefinite period.
(9) Retirement Savings Plan
The Company has a retirement savings (401k) plan. All employees who
have completed 90 days of service are eligible under the plan (as amended) and
after one year of service matching contributions are provided by the Company.
Eligible employees may contribute up to 15% of their compensation annually with
the Company providing an additional contribution equal to the employee
contribution, not to exceed 6% of compensation. The Company also has the option
of making a discretionary contribution as determined by the Company. The Company
expensed contributions of $48,051, $114,604 and $97,377 relating to the
retirement savings plan for the years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994,
respectively.
(10) Business Concentrations and Major Customer
Certain components used in the manufacturing of the Company's products
are available from a single source. The Company has a general terms and
conditions agreement with the supplier. An extended interruption in the
components supplied by this single source would adversely affect the Company's
results of operations. Additionally, all of the components used in the Company's
products are purchased from outside sources, some of which are located outside
the United States. There is no assurance that trading policies adopted by the
United States or foreign governments will not restrict the availability of
components or increase their costs.
The Company's sales are derived from a limited number of products.
Additionally, new product introductions account for a significant portion of the
Company's sales. However, the Company can provide no assurance that the products
under development will be completed, or if completed, will result in a
marketable product.
During the third quarter of 1996, an original equipment manufacturer
(OEM) agreement was signed with Polaroid Corporation. Sales to Polaroid
Corporation represented 20 % of the Company's total revenue for 1996.
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<PAGE>
nVIEW CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(11) Geographic Information (Unaudited)
The following table presents sales by geographic area for each of the
years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
---- ---- ----
<S> <C>
United States $18,080,863 $23,386,240 $25,443,916
Europe 11,990,178 5,839,614 5,906,221
Pacific Rim 2,090,433 2,264,254 2,704,205
Other International 2,363,088 1,385,692 1,815,174
------------- ------------- -------------
Consolidated $34,524,562 $32,875,800 $35,869,516
=========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
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nVIEW CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(12) Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Quarter
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
First Second Third Fourth
----- ------ ----- ------
1996
- ----
<S> <C>
Sales $ 7,489,438 7,371,031 8,483,201 11,180,892
Gross profit 1,312,365 1,911,158 1,902,807 1,929,668
Net earnings (loss) ($1,096,632) 17,887 28,846 244,615
Weighted average
shares outstanding 4,904,241 4,922,488 4,936,416 5,002,688
Earnings (loss) per
common share ($0.22) 0.00 0.01 0.05
1995
- ----
Sales $8,421,795 9,612,615 7,113,271 7,728,119
Gross profit 2,762,169 2,673,246 634,401 12,156
Net loss (592,397) (711,347) (2,820,776) (3,652,725)
Weighted average
shares outstanding 4,893,918 4,895,998 4,901,024 4,904,241
Loss per common share $ (.12) (.15) (.58) (.74)
1994
- ----
Sales $8,608,018 9,779,920 8,469,106 9,012,472
Gross profit 3,173,342 3,592,368 2,946,637 2,885,110
Net earnings 368,237 576,909 924,448 670,533
Weighted average
shares outstanding 4,862,092 4,888,936 4,895,128 4,903,118
Earnings per
common share $ .08 .12 .19 .14
</TABLE>
Due to the timing of transactions affecting shares outstanding and
rounding, the sum of the earnings per share for the four quarters of 1994 does
not equal the year ended earnings per share.
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Schedule II
nVIEW Corporation and Subsidiaries
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
For the Three Years ended December 31, 1996
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Balance at Charged to Balance
beginning of costs and at end of
Description period expenses Deductions period
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Year ended December 31, 1996:
Allowance deducted from asset to which it applies:
Allowance for doubtful accounts $390,000 (40,114) 109,886 $240,000
Year ended December 31, 1995:
Allowance deducted from asset to which it applies:
Allowance for doubtful accounts $300,000 141,735 51,735 $390,000
Year ended December 31, 1994:
Allowance deducted from asset to which it applies:
Allowance for doubtful accounts $460,000 372,007 532,007 $300,000
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EXHIBIT INDEX
EXHIBIT
NO. DESCRIPTION
3.1 Articles of Incorporation of nVIEW Corporation, as amended. *
(Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Registration
Statement on Form S-18, Commission File No. 33-39471,
previously filed with the Commission on March 15, 1991.)
3.2 Bylaws of nVIEW Corporation. (Incorporated by reference to the *
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-18, Commission
File No. 33-39471, previously filed with the Commission on
March 15, 1991.)
3.2.1 Amendment to Bylaws of nVIEW Corporation. (Incorporated by *
reference to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1995, Commission File No. 0-19492,
previously filed with the Commission.)
4. Form of the nVIEW Corporation Common Stock Certificate. *
(Incorporated by reference to Amendment No. 3 to the
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-18, Commission
File No. 33-39471, previously filed with the Commission on April
17, 1991.)
10.1 Incentive Stock Option Plan of nVIEW Corporation, dated April *
15, 1991. (Incorporated by reference to Amendment No. 3 to
the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-18,
Commission File No. 33-39471, previously filed with the
Commission on April 17, 1991.)
10.2 Amended and Restated Incentive Stock Option Plan of nVIEW *
Corporation, dated April 15, 1991. (Incorporated by reference to
the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1,
Commission File No. 33-44442, previously filed with the
Commission on December 17, 1991.)
10.3 Form of Confidentiality Agreement in effect for 1995 executed *
by employees of nVIEW Corporation. (Incorporated by
reference to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1995, Commission File No. 0-19492,
previously filed with the Commission.)
10.4 Lease Agreement, as amended, between Alfred J. Cenname, *
as lessor and nVIEW Corporation, as lessee. (Incorporated by
reference to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form
S-18, Commission File No. 33-39471, previously filed with the
Commission on April 17, 1991.)
10.5 nVIEW Corporation 1992 Stock Option Plan. (Incorporated by *
reference to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1992, Commission File No. 0-19492,
previously filed with the Commission.)
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EXHIBIT
NO. DESCRIPTION
10.6 1994 Long-Term Incentive Plan. (Incorporated by reference to *
the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30,
1994, Commission File No. 0-19492, previously filed with the
Commission.)
10.7 Loan and Security Agreement, dated February 6,1996, by and *
between nVIEW Corporation and Signet Bank. (Incorporated by
reference to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1995, Commission File No. 0-19492, previously filed
with the Commission.)
10.8 Nonqualified Option Agreement, nVIEW Corporation 1994 *
Incentive Stock Plan - Angelo Guastaferro. (Incorporated by
reference to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 31, 1995, Commission File No. 0-19492,
previously filed with the Commission.)
10.9 Form of nVIEW Corporation Incentive Stock Option Agreement *
Robert Hoke (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995, Commission File
No. 0-19492, previously filed with the Commission.)
10.10 Form of nVIEW Corporation Incentive Stock Option Agreement *
Robert Hoke (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1995, Commission File
No. 0-19492, previously filed with the Commission.)
10.11 nVIEW Corporation Incentive Stock Option Agreement - Wayne *
Bailey, dated May 10, 1995. (Incorporated by reference to the
Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31,
1995, Commission File No. 0-19492, previously filed with the
Commission.)
10.12 nVIEW Corporation Incentive Stock Option Agreement - Jerry *
Stubblefield, dated May 10, 1995. (Incorporated by reference
to the Registrant's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1995, Commission File No. 0-19492, previously
filed with the Commission.)
10.13 nVIEW Corporation 1996 Employee Stock Option Plan *
(Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for
the quarter ended June 30, 1996, Commission File No. 0-19492,
previously filed with the Commission.)
10.14 nVIEW Corporation 1996 Non-Employee Director Stock Option *
Plan. (Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Form 10-Q
for the quarter ended June 30, 1996, Commission File No.
0-19492, previously filed with the Commission.)
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EXHIBIT
NO. DESCRIPTION
10.15 nVIEW Corporation Incentive Stock Option Agreement - Angelo **
Guastaferro, dated May 10, 1996
10.16 nVIEW Corporation Incentive Stock Option Agreement - Jerry **
W. Stubblefield, dated May 10, 1996
10.17 nVIEW Corporation Incentive Stock Option Agreement - John **
F. Malone, dated November 4, 1996
10.18 Form of nVIEW Corporation Non-employee Director Stock **
Option Agreement
21. Subsidiaries of NVIEW Corporation. **
23. Consent of Independent Auditors. **
24. Power of Attorney (appears on Page 23 herein). **
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* Not filed herewith. In accordance with Rule 12(b)-32 of the General
Rules and Regulations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
exhibit is incorporated by reference.
** Filed herewith.
(b) The registrant did not file any reports on Form 8-K during the
fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended December 31, 1996.
EXHIBIT 10.15
nVIEW CORPORATION
STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT
An Incentive Stock Option ("Option") is hereby granted by nView
Corporation, a Virginia corporation ("Company"), to the Key Employee named below
("Optionee"), under the nVIEW Corporation 1994 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the
"Plan"), for and with respect to common stock of the Company, without par value
("Common Stock"), subject to the following provisions and the terms and
conditions of the Plan, the terms of which Plan are hereby incorporated by
reference.
In consideration of the agreements of Optionee herein provided, the
Company hereby grants to Optionee an option to purchase from the Company the
number of shares of Common Stock, at the purchase price per share, and on the
schedule, all as set forth below. At the time of exercise of the Option, payment
of the purchase price must be made in cash, or if the Stock Option Committee
("Committee") appointed by the Board of Directors of the Company charged with
the administration of the Plan in its discretion agrees to so accept, then by
the delivery to the Company of other Common Stock owned by Optionee, valued at
its fair market value on the date of exercise, or in some combination of cash
and such Common Stock so valued.
Name of Optionee: Angelo Guastaferro
Number of Shares Subject to Option: 25,000
Option Price Per Share: $5.68
Date of Grant: May 10, 1996
Exercise Schedule:
Exercise Period
Number of Shares Commencement Expiration
Subject to Option Date Date
- ----------------- ------------ ------------
9,000 May 10, 1997 May 10, 2002
9,000 May 10, 1998 May 10, 2003
7,000 January 1, 1999 May 10, 2004
2. The exercise of the Option is conditioned upon the acceptance by
Optionee of the terms of this Agreement evidenced by the Optionee's execution of
this Agreement, in the space provided, and the return of an executed copy to the
Secretary of the Company.
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3. If Optionee's employment with the Company and its parent and all
subsidiaries is terminated for any reason, other than for death or disability,
the Option shall expire thirty (30) days after the date of termination of
employment. If Optionee's employment with the Company and its parent and all
subsidiaries is terminated due to his/her disability or death, the Option shall
expire on the earlier of the first anniversary of such termination of employment
and the date the Option expires in accordance with its terms. During such
periods the Option may be exercised by Optionee with respect to the same number
of shares of Common Stock, in the same manner, and to the same extent as if
Optionee had continued in employment during such period and the Option shall be
cancelled with respect to all remaining shares of Common Stock; provided that in
the event Optionee shall die at a time when the Option, or a portion thereof, is
exercisable by him/her, the Option shall be exercisable in whole or in part
during the applicable period set forth herein by a legatee or legatees of the
Option under Optionee's will, or by his/her executors, personal representatives
or distributees, with respect to the number of shares of Common Stock which
Optionee could have purchased hereunder on the date of his/her death and the
Option shall be cancelled with respect to all remaining shares of Common Stock.
4. Written notice of an election to exercise any portion of the Option,
specifying the portion thereof being exercised and the exercise date, shall be
given by Optionee, or his/her personal representative in the event of Optionee's
death, (i) by delivering such notice at the principal executive offices of the
Company, addressed to the Secretary of the Company, no later than the exercise
date, or (ii) by mailing such notice, postage prepaid, addressed to the
Secretary of the Company at the principal executive offices of the Company at
least three business days prior to the exercise date.
5. The Option may be exercised only by Optionee during his/her lifetime
and may not be transferred other than by will or the applicable laws of descent
or distribution. The Option shall not otherwise be transferred, assigned,
pledged or hypothecated for any purpose whatsoever and is not subject, in whole
or in part, to execution, attachment, or similar process. Any attempted
assignment, transfer, pledge or hypothecation or other disposition of the
Option, other than in accordance with the terms set forth herein, shall be void
and of no effect. The Option may be transferred by will or the applicable laws
of descent or distribution.
6. Neither Optionee nor any other person entitled to exercise the
Option under the terms hereof shall be, or have any of the rights or privileges
of, a shareholder of the Company in respect of any of the shares of Common Stock
issuable on exercise of the Option, unless and until the purchase price for such
shares have been paid in full.
7. In the event the Option shall be exercised in whole, this Agreement
shall be surrendered to the Company for cancellation. In the event the Option
shall be exercised in part, or a change in the number or designation of the
Common Stock shall be made, this Agreement shall be delivered by Optionee to the
Company for the purpose of making
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appropriate notation thereon, or of otherwise reflecting, in such manner as the
Company shall determine, the partial exercise or the change in the number or
designation of the Common Stock.
8. The Option and this Agreement shall be construed, administered and
governed in all respects under and by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia
to the extent not inconsistent with Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended (the "Code") and regulations issued thereunder.
9. The Option shall be exercised in accordance with such administrative
regulations as the Committee shall from time to time adopt to the extent not
inconsistent with Section 422 of the Code and regulations issued thereunder.
nVIEW CORPORATION
By: _________________________
Jerry W. Stubblefield
Vice President - Finance
The undersigned hereby accepts the foregoing Option and the terms and
conditions thereof.
________________________
Angelo Guastaferro
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EXHIBIT 10.16
nVIEW CORPORATION
STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT
An Incentive Stock Option ("Option") is hereby granted by nView
Corporation, a Virginia corporation ("Company"), to the Key Employee named below
("Optionee"), under the nVIEW Corporation 1994 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the
"Plan"), for and with respect to common stock of the Company, without par value
("Common Stock"), subject to the following provisions and the terms and
conditions of the Plan, the terms of which Plan are hereby incorporated by
reference.
In consideration of the agreements of Optionee herein provided, the
Company hereby grants to Optionee an option to purchase from the Company the
number of shares of Common Stock, at the purchase price per share, and on the
schedule, all as set forth below. At the time of exercise of the Option, payment
of the purchase price must be made in cash, or if the Stock Option Committee
("Committee") appointed by the Board of Directors of the Company charged with
the administration of the Plan in its discretion agrees to so accept, then by
the delivery to the Company of other Common Stock owned by Optionee, valued at
its fair market value on the date of exercise, or in some combination of cash
and such Common Stock so valued.
Name of Optionee: Jerry W. Stubblefield
Number of Shares Subject to Option: 6,000
Option Price Per Share: $5.68
Date of Grant: May 10, 1996
Exercise Schedule:
Exercise Period
Number of Shares Commencement Expiration
Subject to Option Date Date
- ----------------- ------------ ----------
6,000 May 10, 1997 May 10, 2002
2. The exercise of the Option is conditioned upon the acceptance by
Optionee of the terms of this Agreement evidenced by the Optionee's execution of
this Agreement, in the space provided, and the return of an executed copy to the
Secretary of the Company.
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3. If Optionee's employment with the Company and its parent and all
subsidiaries is terminated for any reason, other than for death or disability,
the Option shall expire thirty (30) days after the date of termination of
employment. If Optionee's employment with the Company and its parent and all
subsidiaries is terminated due to his/her disability or death, the Option shall
expire on the earlier of the first anniversary of such termination of employment
and the date the Option expires in accordance with its terms. During such
periods the Option may be exercised by Optionee with respect to the same number
of shares of Common Stock, in the same manner, and to the same extent as if
Optionee had continued in employment during such period and the Option shall be
cancelled with respect to all remaining shares of Common Stock; provided that in
the event Optionee shall die at a time when the Option, or a portion thereof, is
exercisable by him/her, the Option shall be exercisable in whole or in part
during the applicable period set forth herein by a legatee or legatees of the
Option under Optionee's will, or by his/her executors, personal representatives
or distributees, with respect to the number of shares of Common Stock which
Optionee could have purchased hereunder on the date of his/her death and the
Option shall be cancelled with respect to all remaining shares of Common Stock.
4. Written notice of an election to exercise any portion of the Option,
specifying the portion thereof being exercised and the exercise date, shall be
given by Optionee, or his/her personal representative in the event of Optionee's
death, (i) by delivering such notice at the principal executive offices of the
Company, addressed to the Secretary of the Company, no later than the exercise
date, or (ii) by mailing such notice, postage prepaid, addressed to the
Secretary of the Company at the principal executive offices of the Company at
least three business days prior to the exercise date.
5. The Option may be exercised only by Optionee during his/her lifetime
and may not be transferred other than by will or the applicable laws of descent
or distribution. The Option shall not otherwise be transferred, assigned,
pledged or hypothecated for any purpose whatsoever and is not subject, in whole
or in part, to execution, attachment, or similar process. Any attempted
assignment, transfer, pledge or hypothecation or other disposition of the
Option, other than in accordance with the terms set forth herein, shall be void
and of no effect. The Option may be transferred by will or the applicable laws
of descent or distribution.
6. Neither Optionee nor any other person entitled to exercise the
Option under the terms hereof shall be, or have any of the rights or privileges
of, a shareholder of the Company in respect of any of the shares of Common Stock
issuable on exercise of the Option, unless and until the purchase price for such
shares have been paid in full.
7. In the event the Option shall be exercised in whole, this Agreement
shall be surrendered to the Company for cancellation. In the event the Option
shall be exercised in part, or a change in the number or designation of the
Common Stock shall be made, this Agreement shall be delivered by Optionee to the
Company for the purpose of making
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appropriate notation thereon, or of otherwise reflecting, in such manner as the
Company shall determine, the partial exercise or the change in the number or
designation of the Common Stock.
8. The Option and this Agreement shall be construed, administered and
governed in all respects under and by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia
to the extent not inconsistent with Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended (the "Code") and regulations issued thereunder.
9. The Option shall be exercised in accordance with such administrative
regulations as the Committee shall from time to time adopt to the extent not
inconsistent with Section 422 of the Code and regulations issued thereunder.
nVIEW CORPORATION
By: _______________________
Angelo Guastaferro
President
The undersigned hereby accepts the foregoing Option and the terms and
conditions thereof.
_______________________
Jerry W. Stubblefield
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EXHIBIT 10.17
nVIEW CORPORATION
STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT
A Stock Option ("Option") is hereby granted by nView
Corporation, a Virginia corporation ("Company"), to the Key Employee named below
("Optionee"), under the nVIEW Corporation 1994 Employee Stock Option Plan (the
"Plan"), for and with respect to common stock of the Company, without par value
("Common Stock"), subject to the following provisions and the terms and
conditions of the Plan, the terms of which Plan are hereby incorporated by
reference.
In consideration of the agreements of Optionee herein
provided, the Company hereby grants to Optionee an option to purchase from the
Company the number of shares of Common Stock, at the purchase price per share,
and on the schedule, all as set forth below. At the time of exercise of the
Option, payment of the purchase price must be made in cash, or if the Stock
Option Committee ("Committee") appointed by the Board of Directors of the
Company charged with the administration of the Plan in its discretion agrees to
so accept, then by the delivery to the Company of other Common Stock owned by
Optionee, valued at its fair market value on the date of exercise, or in some
combination of cash and such Common Stock so valued.
Name of Optionee: John Malone
Number of Shares Subject to Option: 60,000
Option Price Per Share: $4.11
Date of Grant: November 4, 1996
Exercise Schedule:
Exercise Period
Number of Shares Commencement Expiration
Subject to Option Date Date
- ----------------- ------------ ------------
20,000 November 4, 1997 November 4, 2002
20,000 November 4, 1998 November 4, 2003
20,000 November 4, 1999 November 4, 2004
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2. The exercise of the Option is conditioned upon the
acceptance by Optionee of the terms of this Agreement evidenced by the
Optionee's execution of this Agreement, in the space provided, and the return of
an executed copy to the Secretary of the Company.
3. If Optionee's employment with the Company and its parent
and all subsidiaries is terminated for any reason, other than for death or
disability, the Option shall expire thirty (30) days after the date of
termination of employment. If Optionee's employment with the Company and its
parent and all subsidiaries is terminated due to his/her disability or death,
the Option shall expire on the earlier of the first anniversary of such
termination of employment and the date the Option expires in accordance with its
terms. During such periods the Option may be exercised by Optionee with respect
to the same number of shares of Common Stock, in the same manner, and to the
same extent as if Optionee had continued in employment during such period and
the Option shall be cancelled with respect to all remaining shares of Common
Stock; provided that in the event Optionee shall die at a time when the Option,
or a portion thereof, is exercisable by him/her, the Option shall be exercisable
in whole or in part during the applicable period set forth herein by a legatee
or legatees of the Option under Optionee's will, or by his/her executors,
personal representatives or distributees, with respect to the number of shares
of Common Stock which Optionee could have purchased hereunder on the date of
his/her death and the Option shall be cancelled with respect to all remaining
shares of Common Stock.
4. Written notice of an election to exercise any portion of
the Option, specifying the portion thereof being exercised and the exercise
date, shall be given by Optionee, or his/her personal representative in the
event of Optionee's death, (i) by delivering such notice at the principal
executive offices of the Company, addressed to the Secretary of the Company, no
later than the exercise date, or (ii) by mailing such notice, postage prepaid,
addressed to the Secretary of the Company at the principal executive offices of
the Company at least three business days prior to the exercise date.
5. The Option may be exercised only by Optionee during his/her
lifetime and may not be transferred other than by will or the applicable laws of
descent or distribution. The Option shall not otherwise be transferred,
assigned, pledged or hypothecated for any purpose whatsoever and is not subject,
in whole or in part, to execution, attachment, or similar process. Any attempted
assignment, transfer, pledge or hypothecation or other disposition of the
Option, other than in accordance with the terms set forth herein, shall be void
and of no effect. The Option may be transferred by will or the applicable laws
of descent or distribution.
6. Neither Optionee nor any other person entitled to exercise
the Option under the terms hereof shall be, or have any of the rights or
privileges of, a shareholder of the Company in respect of any of the shares of
Common Stock issuable on exercise of the Option, unless and until the purchase
price for such shares have been paid in full.
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7. In the event the Option shall be exercised in whole, this
Agreement shall be surrendered to the Company for cancellation. In the event the
Option shall be exercised in part, or a change in the number or designation of
the Common Stock shall be made, this Agreement shall be delivered by Optionee to
the Company for the purpose of making appropriate notation thereon, or of
otherwise reflecting, in such manner as the Company shall determine, the partial
exercise or the change in the number or designation of the Common Stock.
8. The Option and this Agreement shall be construed,
administered and governed in all respects under and by the laws of the
Commonwealth of Virginia to the extent not inconsistent with Section 422 of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code") and regulations issued
thereunder.
9. The Option shall be exercised in accordance with such
administrative regulations as the Committee shall from time to time adopt to the
extent not inconsistent with Section 422 of the Code and regulations issued
thereunder.
nVIEW CORPORATION
By: ______________________
President
The undersigned hereby accepts the foregoing Option and the terms and
conditions thereof.
_______________________
John Malone
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EXHIBIT 10.18
The following non-employee directors were granted options utilizing the form
agreement on the dates and at the grant prices as listed below:
Stephen C. Adams May 10, 1996 $5.68
Edgar M. Cortright May 10, 1996 $5.68
Joseph G. Morone June 16, 1996 $6.44
Grant T. Hollett, Jr. September 3, 1996 $6.16
FORM OF OPTION AGREEMENT
NVIEW CORPORATION
1996 NON-EMPLOYEE DIRECTOR STOCK OPTION PLAN
INITIAL OPTION GRANT
As of__________ ("Date of Grant"), an Option ("Option") is hereby
granted by nVIEW Corporation, a Virginia corporation ("Company"),
to_______________ ("Optionee"), for and with respect to common stock of the
Company, without par value ("Common Stock"), subject to the following terms and
conditions:
1. GRANT OF OPTION. Subject to the provisions set forth herein and the
terms and conditions of the nVIEW Corporation 1996 Non-Employee Director Stock
Option Plan ("Plan"), the terms of which are hereby incorporated by reference,
and in consideration of the agreements of Optionee herein provided, the Company
hereby grants to Optionee a nonqualified option to purchase from the Company up
to Five Thousand (5,000) shares of Common Stock (the "Option Shares"), at the
purchase price per share as set forth below.
2. EFFECTIVE DATE. The Plan became effective on July 25, 1996, the
date the Plan was approved by the holders of Common Stock of the Company.
3. OPTION PRICE PER SHARE. The Option Price shall be $_____per Option
Share.
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4. EXERCISE AND EXPIRATION OF OPTION.
(a) This Option shall be exercisable on and after the Date of
Grant and shall expire five (5) years following the Date of Grant.
(b) Subject to the foregoing, this Option may be exercised in
whole or in part at any time, from time to time, by giving written notice of
exercise to the Company specifying the number of Option Shares to be purchased.
5. CONDITION OF EXERCISE OF OPTION. The exercise of this Option is
conditioned upon the acceptance by Optionee of the terms hereof, as evidenced by
his execution of this Agreement in the space provided below, and the return of
an executed copy to the Secretary of the Company.
6. PAYMENT UPON EXERCISE. Written notice of exercise pursuant to
paragraph 4 hereof shall be accompanied by payment in full of the purchase
price, either by certified or bank check, or such other instrument as the
Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company (the
"Committee") may accept. Payment in full or in part may also be made in the form
of Common Stock already owned by the Optionee. If payment of the Option Price is
made in whole or in part in the form of Common Stock already owned by the
Optionee, the Company may require that the Common Stock be owned by the Optionee
for a period of six (6) months or longer so that such payment would not result
in a pyramid exercise. No shares of Common Stock shall be issued until full
payment therefor has been made. Optionee shall generally have the rights to
dividends or other rights of a shareholder with respect to shares subject to the
Option when the Optionee has given written notice of exercise, has paid in full
the purchase price for such shares, and, if requested, has given the
representation described in paragraph 7 herein.
7. REPRESENTATION BY OPTIONEE. All certificates for shares of Common
Stock delivered under the Plan shall be subject to such stock transfer orders
and other restrictions as the Committee may deem advisable under the rules,
regulations, and other requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended
(the "Act"), any stock exchange or automated quotation system upon which the
Common Stock is then listed, and any applicable federal or state securities law,
and the Committee may cause a legend or legends to be put on such certificates
to make appropriate reference to such restrictions.
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8. TAXATION. This Option and any Common Stock acquired pursuant to
the exercise hereof shall be taxed as a "nonqualified" option, in accordance
with Section 83 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or any
successor thereto (the "Code").
9. NON-TRANSFERABILITY OF OPTION. This Option shall not be
transferable by Optionee other than by will or by the laws of descent and
distribution. The Option, during Optionee's lifetime, shall only be exercisable
by the Optionee.
10. COMPLIANCE WITH RULE 16B-3. It is the intent of the Company that
this Agreement complies in all respects with Rule 16b-3 under the Act in
connection with the granting of this Option to the Optionee who is subject to
Section 16 of the Act. Accordingly, if any provision of this Agreement does not
comply with the requirements of Rule 16b-3 as then applicable to the Optionee,
such provision shall be construed or deemed amended to the extent necessary to
conform to such requirements with respect to the Optionee. The Optionee agrees
to refrain from disposing of shares of Common Stock acquired pursuant to the
exercise of this Option for the length of time necessary to comply with Rule
16b-3(c)(1) under the Act. The Company intends this Option to constitute a
formula plan as described in Rule 16- 3(c)(2)(ii) promulgated by the Securities
and Exchange Commission under the Act, such that the Option shall not affect the
Optionee's disinterested status (as described in Rule 16b- 3(c)(2)(i) under the
Act) for the purposes of administering any stock-related plan of the Company
established pursuant to Rule 16-3 under the Act.
11. DOCUMENTATION. In the event this Option shall be exercised in
whole, this Agreement shall be surrendered to the Company for cancellation. In
the event this Option shall be exercised in part, or a change in the number or
designation of the Common Stock shall be made, this Agreement shall be delivered
by Optionee to the Company for the purpose of making appropriate notation
thereon, or of otherwise reflecting, in such manner as the Company shall
determine, the partial exercise or the change in the number or designation of
the Common Stock.
12. OPTIONEE BOUND BY PLAN. The Optionee hereby acknowledges receipt of
the attached copy of the Plan and agrees to be bound by all the terms and
provisions thereof, as amended, and by all determinations of the Committee, as
the case may be, thereunder. Capitalized terms used in this Agreement but not
defined herein shall have the same meanings as in the Plan.
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13. NOTICES. Any notice that must be given to the Company pursuant to
this Agreement shall be deemed delivered to the Company (1) on the date it is
personally delivered to the Secretary of the Company at its principal executive
offices, or (2) three business days after it is sent by registered or certified
mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the Secretary at such offices, and shall be
deemed delivered to the Optionee (1) on the date it is personally delivered to
the Optionee, or (2) three business days after it is sent by registered or
certified mail, postage prepaid, addressed to the Optionee at the last address
shown for the Optionee on the records of the Company.
14. GOVERNING LAW. All questions pertaining to the validity,
construction and administration of this Option shall be determined in conformity
with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, to the extent not inconsistent
with the federal law and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder by the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
15. ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS. This Option shall be exercised in
accordance with such administrative regulations as the Committee shall from time
to time adopt.
NVIEW CORPORATION
By:__________________________________
Angelo Guastaferro
The undersigned hereby accepts the foregoing Option and the terms and
conditions hereof.
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EXHIBIT 21
SUBSIDIARIES OF NVIEW CORPORATION
Name Jurisdiction of Incorporation
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NVIEW International Corporation Virginia
NVIEW International Limited United Kingdom
NV Projection Products Corporation U.S. Virgin Islands
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EXHIBIT 23
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
The Board of Directors
NVIEW Corporation:
We consent to incorporation by reference in the registration statements No.
33-44682, No. 33-76904, No. 33-38349 and No. 333-20023 on Forms S-8 of NVIEW
Corporation and subsidiaries of our report dated February 4, 1997, relating to
the consolidated balance sheets of NVIEW Corporation and subsidiaries as of
December 31, 1996 and 1995, and the related consolidated statements of
operations, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the
three-year period ended December 31, 1996, and the related schedule, which
report appears in the December 31, 1996 annual report on Form 10-K of NVIEW
Corporation.
/s/KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
Norfolk, Virginia
March 19, 1997
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