SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-K
(Mark One
X Annual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 For the fiscal year ended October 30, 1999 or
Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from _________________
to _________________
Commission file number: 0-19558
CENTIGRAM COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 94-2418021
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
incorporation or organization)
91 East Tasman Drive 95134
San Jose, California (Zip Code)
(Address of principal
executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (408) 944-0250
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Class Name of Exchange
Common Stock, $.001 par value Nasdaq National Market System
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reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter
period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has
been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes X No
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to
Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be
contained, to the best of the Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy
or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III or any
amendment to this Form 10-K.
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates
of the Registrant (based on the closing price as reported on the Nasdaq/NMS
for December 31, 1999) was $60,000,000. Shares of the Registrant's Common
Stock, par value $.001 per share, ("Common Stock") held by each executive
officer and director and by each person who owns 5% or more of the
outstanding Common Stock have been excluded in calculating the aggregate
market value of voting stock in that such persons may be deemed to be
affiliates. This determination of affiliate status is not necessarily a
conclusive determination for other purposes. The number of outstanding
shares (not including treasury shares) of the Registrant's Common Stock, as
of December 31, 1999 was 6,027,729.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Parts of the Proxy Statement for the Registrant's Annual Meeting of
Stockholders scheduled to be held on March 28, 2000 are incorporated by
reference to Part III of this Form 10-K Report.
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ITEM 1. BUSINESS
The following discussion contains forward-looking statements regarding
future events or the future financial performance of Centigram Communications
Corporation ("Centigram" or the "Company") that involve risks and uncertainties.
The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in
these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including those
set forth in this Item 1 under "Manufacturing," "Patents, Trade Secrets and
Licenses," "Competition," the last two paragraphs of "Sales and Distribution,"
and the last two paragraphs of "Research and Development," as well as in Item 7
hereof under "Certain Trends and Uncertainties" and elsewhere in this report.
This report includes certain trademarks of Centigram and other companies which
remain the property of their respective holders.
OVERVIEW
Centigram designs, manufactures and markets integrated systems that enable
carriers, network service providers, Internet Service Providers and Internet
content providers to deliver unified communications services to users. These
services include: unified voice, fax and E-mail messaging; Internet call
management; and multimedia information delivery to a range of devices such as
telephones, cellular phones, WAP-based mobile phones, pagers or PCs. The
services are delivered using the Company's "Series 6" platform. Centigram's
system architecture enables a user to expand the capacity of a system in
cost-effective increments from the Company's smallest to its largest system
configuration.
Centigram's Series 6 platform, which was introduced in the first quarter of
fiscal 1996, was designed to offer significantly expanded capacity, improved
fault tolerance and greater use of industry-standard hardware and software than
the Company's prior platform. Incorporated into the Series 6 are the
Multi-Vendor Industry Protocol (MVIP) Bus, digital signal processor (DSP)
technology, Intel Pentium processors, high-density interface cards, and
international signaling protocol interfaces. Significant changes in hardware are
required to upgrade from earlier generations of the Company's products to Series
6. These hardware changes include line cards, and, for the Company's larger
configurations, new processors, which provide greater robustness and fault
tolerance. In October 1998, Centigram introduced its 480 port Series 6 messaging
platform, which is targeted at telecommunication carriers worldwide. With this
release, Centigram doubled its previous platform size and port density without
any increase in footprint size, an important consideration for many
telecommunication carriers.
The Company's systems are based on industry-standard computer hardware and
operating system software. This enables the Company to bring additional product
features and applications to market more quickly, to utilize low-cost, commonly
available components and to capitalize on third party technological
developments. Centigram's systems can be integrated with central office systems,
and mobile switch and paging terminal systems. Such systems are used for
switching telephone calls in a variety of service-provider environments. In
addition, Centigram systems located at different sites can be linked together
through MesaNet, a digital network.
Centigram's distribution strategy is to provide broad, effective market
coverage through the Company's direct sales force and its distributors. The
Company sells its systems in North America directly to regional Bell operating
companies (RBOCs), wireless operators and to independent telephone companies and
CLECs. Internationally, we sell to wireline and wireless service providers both
directly and through distributors. Additionally, the Company sells to
service-provider customers through arrangements with Motorola, Inc., Siemens,
and Lucent Technologies. Service providers, in turn, employ Centigram systems to
provide services to corporate, institutional and individual end users. In March
1999, Centigram signed a Global Agreement with Cable & Wireless plc (NYSE: CWP),
under which Centigram was named a Group Standard Supplier of messaging platforms
to Cable & Wireless plc and its Group Companies and affiliates around the world.
In May 1999, the Company signed an agreement with Millicom International, under
which Centigram was named a preferred primary supplier of enhanced services to
Millicom's international affiliates.
The Company has continued to invest in international sales and marketing.
Export sales were 36%, 46%, and 44%, of net revenue in fiscal 1999, 1998, and
1997, respectively.
Centigram has made a strong commitment to delivering revenue-generating
enhanced services to service providers worldwide and to becoming a leader in
developing voice messaging, unified communications and WAP-based products.
Today, close to 2,500 Centigram systems are installed worldwide.
The Company entered into an agreement with the Boston Communications Group,
Inc. ("BCGI") (NASDAQ: BCGI) in August 1999 to integrate and distribute BCGI's
prepaid system as a jointly branded product primarily in international markets.
In September 1999, the Company made an investment in InfoInterActive (ME: IIA),
a leading provider of Internet-based call management technology and services,
and announced the intent to jointly develop products with IIA.
BACKGROUND
There are two core technologies that form the foundation for most of the
Company's products. These technologies can generally be described as:
MESSAGING. Provides the capability for users to store, send and receive
information, as well as access the information. The messages take many
forms, including Voice, Fax, E-mail and SMS, and the methods to store, send
and receive or access include telephones, cellular phones, PC's,
WAP-enabled cellular phones, etc.
CALL MANAGEMENT. Allows users to program the features of a switching system
to facilitate call placement, call screening and call completion. Call
management can be done in different ways, using telephone, cellular phones,
PC's, WAP-enabled cellular phones, etc.
Recognition of the benefits of simple, integrated access to these
communications technologies from multiple locations and using many different
devices continue to grow.
PRODUCTS AND PRODUCT FEATURES
The Company's applications operate on a common software platform, which is
Centigram's implementation of its Modular Expandable System Architecture (MESA).
The MESA architecture allows the Company's systems to be upgraded in continual,
cost-effective increments from the Company's smallest to its largest system
configurations. In contrast, systems offered by the Company's principal
competitors, due to their architectural constraints, more often require
customers to purchase a new system in order to upgrade features or capacity.
Significant changes in hardware are, however, required to upgrade from the
Company's Series 5 and earlier generations of the products to the Company's
Series 6 product line. These hardware changes include line cards, and for the
Company's larger configurations, new hardware platforms which provide greater
robustness and fault tolerance. The Company provides financial incentives to
those customers desiring such upgrades, as well as software programs to assist
in the transfer of data and recorded speech.
Centigram's systems are available in configurations ranging from
twenty-four ports, supporting 10,000 to 250,000 users in small installations, to
multiple networked 480-port clusters (depending on application configuration),
supporting large telecommunications service provider applications of up to one
million users depending on the application. The Company sells its systems at
prices ranging from below $75,000 to more than several hundred thousand dollars,
depending on system configuration.
The Company's MESA architecture uses a distributed processing approach that
links separate modules together into a single system. The Company's Series 6
users can expand systems to provide more ports and hours of message storage by
adding line cards and expanding disk storage. Additional system modules are
added and linked as existing modules are fully used. This approach provides a
low-cost entry-level product that can be expanded without replacing existing
equipment. In addition, the Company offers connectivity between systems through
MESA-Net, a digital networking option that can link up to 1,500 Centigram
systems anywhere in the world. MESA-Net provides end-to-end digital networking,
which preserves the clarity of voice and fax messages and reduces transmission
time and cost. The Company's products also support the Audio Messaging
Interchange Specification (AMIS) analog networking protocol, providing
interoperability with disparate voice messaging servers from other vendors. In
addition, Centigram has continued to play a leadership role through its
participation in the joint development of the Voice Profile for Internet Mail
(VPIM) protocol for transferring messages between disparate voice messaging
servers. VPIM is being designed to enable the exchange of voice, fax or compound
voice and fax messages between Centigram Series 6 communications servers and
other vendors' voice/fax messaging systems.
Series 6 is based on standard hardware and software technology, such as
MVIP, Ethernet, QNX (a multi-tasking, real-time operating system for Intel
microprocessor-based computers) and the SCSI computer peripherals bus. The
Company believes that its architecture and platform are unique in the industry,
although it has not applied for patent protection (see "Patents, Trade Secrets,
and Licenses"). The Company believes this system architecture offers competitive
advantages to the Company. In the event that competitors were to successfully
implement a similar system architecture, it could have a material adverse effect
on the Company's competitive position.
The Company's Continuous System Operation Software (CSO) is designed to
increase the reliability of Centigram's systems by providing software-based
fault tolerance in the Company's systems. With CSO, the Company's operating
system control is distributed across multiple modules within a system. If one
module ceases to function, the balance of the operating system activity is
shifted to other modules and the systems continue to function. In addition, each
of the Company's Series 6 configurations can store messages redundantly, thereby
providing protection against system or disk drive failures. The Company believes
that system reliability is a particularly important purchasing criterion for
service provider customers.
PRODUCTS
Series 6 Advanced Communications Platform
The Series 6 allows wireless and wireline telecommunications service
providers to deploy advanced communications services. It enables and supports a
comprehensive range of telecommunications capabilities, including Internet-based
multimedia messaging, Short Message Service (SMS) and mailbox-on-demand
services. Based on a scalable, standards-based architecture, the Series 6 system
enables carriers to seamlessly add new capacity and additional features, without
having to change existing equipment.
Mesa-Net
MESA-Net provides end-to-end digital networking, which preserves the
clarity of voice and fax messages and reduces transmission time and cost.
MESA-Net provides two networking options. Low-traffic sites can use MESA-Net
Async over modem connections. High traffic sites can use MESA-Net TCP/IP over
high-speed Ethernet networks. MESA-Net II, introduced with the Series 6, enables
messaging across wide area networks at Ethernet speeds using industry-standard
TCP/IP protocols.
EasyAdmin
EasyAdmin provides administration and provisioning of the Series 6 server
through Centigram's EasyAdmin and EasyAdmin Application Programming Interface
(API) software products. EasyAdmin is a Windows-based Graphical User Interface
(GUI) that is designed to be used in the provisioning of mailboxes, billing and
reporting statistics, and in class-of-service configuration. EasyAdmin API
allows carriers to customize their EasyAdmin GUI for a particular environment,
to perform multiple system administration from a centralized location, and to
use a database for mailbox provisioning. EasyAdmin additionally offers network
and system management, and monitoring of the Series 6 server through EasyAdmin
SNMP and EasyAdmin products. EasyAdmin SNMP allows network operation centers and
technicians to monitor one or more Series 6 servers from a centralized location
and places an agent in the system that will identify error conditions on demand.
VoiceMemo
Centigram's VoiceMemo application provides voice messaging and call
processing capabilities for customers in the service-provider market.
Centigram's systems can be integrated with most central office, mobile switch
and paging terminal systems. VoiceMemo provides a full range of features that
have been designed to improve customer service, increase operating flexibility
and employee productivity, and reduce communications costs. System services
include:
TELEPHONE ANSWERING. Telephone answering automatically answers a busy or
unanswered telephone and records a voice message.
VOICE MESSAGING. Voice messaging enables users to store, forward and send
voice messages to other users on the system, within the network, or on a
telephone not associated with a voicemail box.
AUTOMATED ATTENDANT. Automated attendant answers incoming calls and allows
callers to direct calls to telephone extensions without the use of a human
operator.
PAGING. The VoiceMemo paging feature initiates a page upon receipt of
voicemail messages. VoiceMemo supports all commonly available (tone only,
tone/vibration, digital and voice) pagers.
AUDIOTEXT. Audiotext adds a voice bulletin board to a voice messaging
system, providing callers access to recorded announcements such as public
service, product or service information.
CALL PLACEMENT (OFF-SYSTEM MESSAGING). Call placement allows a VoiceMemo
user to send messages to an "off-system" telephone number, such as a home
number, much the same as a message is sent to a VoiceMemo mailbox. Before
making a message, the user enters a telephone number to which the message
is to be delivered. The system dials the off-system telephone and attempts
to deliver the message.
CallAgent. CallAgent is a software application that allows system users to
control the manner in which their telephone is answered and directed.
ONETALK. OneTalk is a spoken user interface that allows mailbox owners to
use voice commands to manage the messages in their mailbox.
EASYANSWER. EasyAnswer is a feature that allows mailbox subscribers to
press a key to place a call to the person who left them a message "live"
while still in their mailbox. The subscriber can also enter a different
number for the call return if necessary.
FaxMemo
Centigram's FaxMemo application enables a user to have facsimile
communications delivered to voice mailboxes rather than directly to a facsimile
machine. FaxMemo features include:
FAX MAIL. Using FaxMemo, users can receive facsimile messages in their
personal mailboxes with arrival notification, privacy and control. The user
can route the facsimile message to any machine at any time, or distribute
the facsimile to other users on the system or within the network.
Centigram's system permits forwarding of facsimile messages from one person
to another, addition of voice comments and forwarding of facsimile messages
to a facsimile machine or mailbox at a pre-arranged time.
FAX BROADCASTING AND PUBLISHING. FaxMemo supports facsimile publishing and
broadcast capabilities. Fax publishing makes frequently required documents
such as sales literature, price lists, technical documentation and reports
available to any person who has a telephone and fax machine. Fax
broadcasting automatically distributes a facsimile message to a large
distribution list.
GUARANTEED FAX. Guaranteed Fax stores facsimile messages for a recipient
when the message cannot be delivered to the recipient's facsimile machine
at the time of its initial transmission because the machine is otherwise
occupied. The facsimile message is automatically delivered to the
recipient's facsimile machine when it becomes available.
OneView
Centigram's OneView products allow users integrated access to multimedia
messaging. Connected through a LAN or in a dial-up mode on a personal computer
operating under Microsoft(R) WindowsTM, OneView gives users point and click
access to their voice, fax and compound voice and fax messages by listing them
in a single In-Box window. With OneView users can create, play, answer and
forward voice and fax messages from their personal computers from remote
locations by accessing their messaging system, downloading their messages to
their local hard disk, answering messages off-line, and reconnecting to the
messaging system to deliver the messages.
Centigram Short Message Service Center (C-SMSC)
C-SMSC provides transmission of alphanumeric messages to mobile subscribers
and between mobile subscribers. Unlike SMS systems that require dedicated
hardware, C-SMSC works with Centigram's Series 6 platform, enabling existing
Centigram Series 6 customers to offer SMS-based services through a software
upgrade. C-SMSC and the Series 6 enable new customers to offer both voice/fax
messaging and SMS-based services from a single standards-based hardware
platform. With support for up to 30K BHSMA (Busy Hour Short Message Attempts), a
single Series 6 with C-SMSC can support up to 240,000 voice/fax messaging and
SMS subscribers. Multiple SMSC platforms can be clustered to provide support for
an even larger subscriber base.
PrePaid
Centigram's PrePaid product (jointly branded with Boston Communications
Group, Inc.), provides carriers with sophisticated call management and card
management functionality, allowing them to create different calling card
programs and offer a range of prepaid subscriber services, including outgoing
call filtering, repeat calling and incoming call screening. Carriers can either
provide subscribers with retail prepaid cards, or allow operators to set up the
calling balance. The system automatically notifies subscribers when their
balance reaches a set level, and makes it easy for users to replenish their
balance. Centigram also offers specialized features for business users,
including common prepaid funds for groups of users, customer-defined subscriber
limits, group messaging and call routing.
Unified Communications
In October 1999, the Company announced a comprehensive series of unified
communications products designed to facilitate communications by integrating
email, fax and voicemail, voice and Internet, and wireless and landline
telephone services. These new products build upon the Company's existing product
portfolio while furthering the convergence of data and WAP-enabled network-based
content with voice network-based services. The Company expects to begin shipping
initial product in the first fiscal quarter ending January 29, 2000.
SALES AND DISTRIBUTION
Centigram business focus is on providers of telecommunications services,
such as large telephone companies and independent service providers, including
PTTs, BOCs, service bureaus, independent telcos and cable telephony companies,
who use Centigram systems to deliver voice, and fax processing capabilities to
third party customers on a subscription basis.
Centigram has developed a distinct sales channel focused on selling its
systems directly to BOCs, such as Bell Atlantic and BellSouth and to large
independent telephone companies such as Sprint; to wireless service providers
such as BellSouth Mobility (BMI), Sonofon GSM, Optus Communications Pty Limited,
Paging Network Inc. (PageNet); and to service bureaus such as Premiere
Technologies. The Company also sells to service provider customers through an
OEM arrangement with Motorola, Inc. and with Siemens. In March 1999, Centigram
signed a Global Agreement with Cable & Wireless plc (NYSE: CWP), under which
Centigram was named a Group Standard Supplier of messaging platforms to Cable &
Wireless plc and its Group Companies and affiliates around the world. In May
1999, Centigram entered into a partnership with Millicom International Cellular
S.A. (NASDAQ: MICC) to provide enhanced messaging services to MIC's 35
operations worldwide. At the time of the agreement, MIC had Centigram Series 6
or Series 5 platforms installed at 13 of its carrier operations in Latin
America, Asia, Europe and Africa. On all new deployments, Centigram provides
technical support, as well as marketing advice and services through its
Centigram Market Leadership Program. Large telecommunications service providers
typically require a sustained, intense direct selling effort and continual,
comprehensive customer support.
Sprint accounted for approximately 16% of net revenue in fiscal 1999. No
customer represented more than 10% of net revenue in the fiscal 1998 and 1997.
The Company's top five customers collectively accounted for approximately 45%,
32% and 28% of the Company's net revenue during fiscal 1999, 1998 and 1997,
respectively.
Centigram believes that a high level of product support is essential to its
success. The Company provides system documentation and training to its
customers. The training provided by the Company includes courses in technical
software, installation and maintenance, and customer support. Centigram also
maintains a support center 24 hours a day to assist with customer and
distributor inquiries and offers on-site assistance through its field
operations. Remote Technical Assistance Centers (TACs) in the United Kingdom,
Hong Kong, and Beijing, China provide local, on-call service and support. The
Company through its "Market Leadership Program" delivers a comprehensive, fully
integrated program designed to increase and expand service providers' revenue
streams, maximize resources to reduce costs, and create market leadership in
customer service. The program focuses on key areas of a service launch,
including operations, market research, promotions, media relations, product
packaging and pricing, sales planning and tracking, customer support and billing
requirements. The program also offers consulting services to help service
providers create an enhanced services deployment plan customized to their market
requirements.
In recent periods, the Company has been increasing its focus on direct
sales to international service providers. The Company has sales offices in Hong
Kong (Hong Kong), London (Europe), Beijing (China), Seoul (Korea), Miami (Latin
America), and Sydney (Australia). Export sales were 36%, 46% and 44% of net
revenue in fiscal 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. In particular, the
Company's revenue from the Far East region was approximately $8.3 million, $6.1
million, and $9.2 million for fiscal 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. There
can be no assurance that the Company will be able to maintain or increase its
international sales or that the Company's sales subsidiaries will be able to
compete effectively.
International sales are subject to inherent risks, including the need to
obtain certain regulatory approvals and meet other standards, unexpected changes
in regulatory requirements and tariffs, difficulties in staffing and managing
foreign operations, costs and risks of localizing products for foreign
countries, more expensive support costs, longer payment cycles, greater
difficulty in accounts receivable collection, potentially adverse tax
consequences, potential restrictions on repatriating earnings, and the burdens
of complying with a wide variety of foreign laws. Gains and losses on the
conversion to U.S. dollars of assets and liabilities arising from international
operations may contribute to fluctuations in the Company's results of
operations, although such gains and losses have not to date been material to the
Company's results of operations, and fluctuations in exchange rates could affect
demand for the Company's products. Moreover, significant uncertainty exists with
respect to these economies, which could cause the businesses and governmental
agencies to delay or cancel plans to purchase the Company's products. If the
Company were to experience a slowdown in sales to this region, the Company's
business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially
adversely affected. In order to sell its products to customers in other
countries, the Company must comply with governmental regulations, including U.S.
export regulations, and convert its voice prompts to additional foreign
languages.
The Company uses distributors in some foreign countries as part of its
sales program. The Company competes with other enhanced services providers for
access to distributors. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able
to maintain strong relationships with existing distributors or establish strong
relationships with new distributors. In addition, certain former distributors
had in the past experienced financial difficulties resulting in the Company
writing off related accounts receivable balances, and a number of the Company's
current distributors have limited financial resources. The loss of one or more
key distributors or the weakening of the financial condition of any of the
Company's key distributors could have a material adverse effect on the Company's
operating results, financial position and cash flows.
PATENTS, TRADE SECRETS AND LICENSES
The Company's success depends in part on its proprietary technology. While
the Company attempts to protect its proprietary technology through patents,
trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets, as well as confidentiality agreements
with customers, suppliers and employees and other security measures, the Company
believes that its success will depend more upon innovation, technological
expertise and distribution strength. There can be no assurance that the Company
will be able to protect its technology or that competitors will not be able to
develop similar technology independently. The Company currently holds a number
of patents and has multiple patent applications on file. No assurance can be
given that patents will issue from any applications filed by the Company or
that, if patents do issue, the claims allowed will be sufficiently broad to
protect the Company's technology. Moreover, the Company relies upon trade secret
protection for its basic systems architecture and hardware platform, and does
not hold any patents thereon. In addition, no assurance can be given that any
patents issued to the Company will not be challenged, invalidated or
circumvented or that the rights granted thereunder will provide competitive
advantages to the Company.
In addition, a number of other companies, including competitors of the
Company, also hold patents in the same general area as the technology used by
the Company. The Company has obtained licenses to use certain intellectual
property, including patents, from others. The Company from time to time has
received, and may receive in the future, letters alleging infringement of patent
rights by the Company's products. In November 1998, Centigram and Lucent
Technologies jointly announced the settlement of a patent-infringement dispute.
In connection with this settlement Centigram agreed to pay Lucent $9.2 million
in addition to cross-licensing Centigram's patents to Lucent. In return, Lucent
cross-licensed Centigram to a certain group of patents. A portion of the
settlement agreement amount totaling $1.6 million was recorded as prepaid
royalties and will be amortized to cost of goods sold over the future royalty
period. Third party companies alleging infringement could seek an injunction
prohibiting the Company from selling some or all of its products, which would
have an immediate, adverse impact on the Company's business, financial condition
and results of operations. There can be no assurance that the Company would
prevail in any litigation to enjoin the Company from selling its products on the
basis of such alleged infringement, or that the Company would be able to license
any valid and infringed patents on reasonable terms, or at all. In October 1998,
CASA, a distributor of the Company, brought suit against the Company alleging
wrongful termination of their distribution agreement and other claims. In
October 1999, the Company settled this dispute by agreeing to pay CASA $700,000,
including past due commissions on prior sales.
BACKLOG
On October 30, 1999, the Company had a backlog of $12.1 million and on
October 31, 1998, a backlog of $27.5 million. The Company includes in such
backlog orders received that the Company believes are shippable within the next
12 months. The Company does not believe, however, that current or future backlog
levels are necessarily indicative of future operating results. A significant
portion of bookings and shipments in any quarter have historically occurred near
the end of the quarter, and the Company has historically operated with very
little backlog. There can be no assurance that backlog will not decrease in the
future, that there will not be cancellation or deferral of a significant portion
of backlog, or that the Company will maintain any specific backlog level in the
future.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Centigram's development strategy is focused on the development of unified
communications, messaging, Internet- and WAP-enabled call management
applications for the Company's product platform and the enhancement of the
Company's MESA architecture. Expenditures for research and development were
$16.1 million, $18.1 million and $21.3 million and as a percentage of net
revenue these expenses were 19.4%, 23.3%, and 19.5% in fiscal 1999, 1998 and
1997, respectively. Development efforts are focused on continuing the
development and testing of the Company's Series 6 platform, continuing to expand
the capacity of the Company's systems, providing additional enhanced services,
adding administration and network management capabilities to the Company's
products, and developing and enhancing the features and overall performance of
the Company's systems.
As the Company seeks to continue to add functionality to its products and
to support a broader range of enhanced services and Internet capable
applications, the Company faces continually increasing technical challenges.
There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to incorporate
additional technologies into the Company's products or introduce new products in
a timely manner in order to meet evolving market needs.
As the functionality of the Company's systems increases, the complexity of
the software utilized in such systems will also increase and software errors or
"bugs" may become more numerous and difficult to cure. Identifying and
correcting errors and making required design modifications is typically
expensive and time consuming, and the Company expects that such modifications
will increase in complexity with the increasing sophistication of the Company's
products. The Company has made a substantial investment in additional testing
equipment as well as hiring additional employees to expand the Company's product
testing capabilities. There can be no assurance that such investment will lead
to reduced errors or that such errors will not in the future cause delays in
product introductions and shipments, require costly design modifications or
impair customer satisfaction with the Company's products.
MANUFACTURING
The Company's manufacturing operations consist primarily of final assembly
and test and quality control of materials, components, sub-assemblies and
systems. The Company's hardware and software product designs are proprietary but
use industry-standard hardware components and an industry-standard, real time,
multi-tasking operating system. The Company presently uses third parties to
perform printed circuit board and subsystem assembly. Although the Company has
not experienced significant problems with third party manufacturers in the past,
there can be no assurance that such problems will not develop in the future.
Although the Company generally uses standard parts and components for its
products, certain microprocessors, semiconductor devices and other components
are available only from sole source vendors. In addition, other components,
including power supplies, disk drives, other semiconductor devices and line
cards are presently available or acquired from a single source or from limited
sources. The Company to date has been able to obtain adequate supplies of these
components in a timely manner from existing sources or, when necessary, from
alternative sources of supply. However, the inability to develop such
alternative sources if and as required in the future, or to obtain sufficient
sole or limited source components as required, would have a material adverse
effect on the Company's operating results.
EMPLOYEES
As of October 30, 1999, the Company had 326 employees, including 17
temporary employees and contractors. Of this total, 90 were engaged in research
and development, 154 in sales, marketing and customer support, 47 in
manufacturing and quality assurance and 35 in finance and administration. The
Company's future success will depend on its ability to attract, train, retain
and motivate highly qualified employees, who are in great demand. The Company's
employees are not represented by any collective bargaining organization, and the
Company has never experienced a work stoppage. The Company believes that its
employee relations are good.
COMPETITION
The Company competes in a number of markets within the communications
systems industry, each of which is highly competitive. Many of the Company's
competitors have substantially greater financial, technical, marketing and sales
resources than the Company and have larger installed bases of existing systems.
The Company expects to encounter continued competition from both existing
competitors and new market entrants in the service provider business. Increased
competitive pressures could result in intensified price competition, which would
adversely affect the Company's operating results. In addition, the Company
believes that its ability to integrate its systems with many different central
office systems is an important competitive feature. Consequently, the Company's
operating results could be adversely affected if switch manufacturers such as
Lucent, Northern Telecom, and Siemens redesign their switches to limit current
methods of integration. Although the Company is not aware of any significant
switch manufacturer who is pursuing a strategy of redesigning its switches to
limit the Company's current integrations, there can be no assurance that such
manufacturers are not doing so or will not do so in the future.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Company leases an 85,000 square foot headquarters facility and a 35,000
square foot operations facility in San Jose, California, pursuant to leases that
expire in September 2007 and November 2003, respectively. The Company also
leases sales and support offices in various cities in the United States and
overseas. The Company believes that such facilities are adequate to meet its
current needs and that suitable additional or alternative space will be
available in the future on commercially reasonable terms.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The information in the second paragraph in the section entitled "Patents,
Trade Secrets and Licenses" under Item 1 above is hereby incorporated by
reference. The information in the section entitled "Pledge of Treasury Stock to
Credit Bancorp" under Item 7 below is hereby incorporated by reference.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth
quarter of the fiscal year covered by this report.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Reference is made to the information regarding market, market price range
and dividend information appearing under "Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)"
in Registrant's Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, October 30, 1999,
which is contained elsewhere in this Annual Report.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
Years Ended
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(In thousands,
except per October 30, October 31, November 1, November 2, October 28,
share data) 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995
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Operations Data:
Net revenue ......... $ 83,323 $ 77,587 $ 108,836 $ 104,324 $ 69,374
Net income (loss) ... 393 (12,174) (1,678) 1,000 (4,134)
Basic income (loss)
per share ......... 0.06 (1.77) (0.24) 0.15 (0.63)
Diluted income (loss)
per share ......... 0.06 (1.77) (0.24) 0.14 (0.63)
Balance Sheet Data:
Working capital ..... $ 46,472 $ 48,029 $ 66,824 $ 65,297 $ 64,489
Total assets ........ 78,754 95,977 99,920 104,009 99,017
Long term liabilities -- -- -- 78 232
Stockholders' equity 58,829 65,208 81,624 83,412 79,800
The Company has not paid and does not anticipate paying cash dividends on
its common stock in the foreseeable future.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
The following contains forward-looking statements regarding future events
or the future financial performance of Centigram that involve risks and
uncertainties. These statements include but are not limited to statements
related to changes in Centigram's research and development and selling, general
and administrative expenses, investment in receivables and inventories,
Centigram's expenditures for capital equipment and sufficiency of Centigram's
cash reserves. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in
these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including those
set forth in this Item 7 under "Certain Trends and Uncertainties," in Item 1
hereof under "Manufacturing," "Patents, Trade Secrets and Licenses,"
"Competition," the last two paragraphs of "Sales and Distribution," and the last
two paragraphs of "Research and Development" and elsewhere in this report.
Centigram designs, manufactures and markets unified communications,
messaging, Internet- and WAP-enabled call management services to wireless,
wireline and Internet service providers. Centigram's applications operate on
common hardware and software platforms based on industry-standard hardware and
software which is the Company's implementation of its Modular Expandable System
Architecture (MESA). Centigram's system architecture enables a user generally to
expand the capacity of a system in cost-effective increments from the Company's
smallest to its largest system configuration. Centigram's systems can be
integrated with wireline and wireless switches, paging systems and IP gateways.
Such systems are used for switching telephone calls and integrating voice and
data messaging in a variety of service provider environments. In addition,
Centigram systems located at different sites can be linked together in a digital
network.
SALE OF CPE BUSINESS UNIT
On May 8, 1998, the Company licensed or sold certain assets to Mitel
Corporation ("Mitel") and Mitel assumed certain liabilities related to the
Company's customer premise equipment voicemail and unified messaging ("CPE")
business for a purchase price of $26.8 million in cash. As part of this sale
("CPE Sale"), the Company agreed until May 8, 2001, not to compete in the CPE
market and until April 2000 to provide Mitel on an OEM basis large port count
systems as required until Mitel develops this internal capability. The Company
recorded a pre-tax gain of approximately $14.3 million on this transaction in
the third quarter of fiscal 1998.
ACQUISITION AND REVISION OF PURCHASE PRICE ALLOCATION
On June 24, 1998, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of
The Telephone Connection, Inc. ("TTC") for approximately $11.6 million,
including transaction costs of $0.4 million. This acquisition was accounted for
as a business combination using the purchase method of accounting. Results of
operations of TTC for the four months ended October 31, 1998 are included in the
Company's fiscal 1998 Consolidated Statement of Operations. In accordance with
Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 16, "Accounting for Business
Combinations," the costs of these acquisitions were allocated to the assets
acquired and the liabilities assumed (including in-process research and
development ("IPR&D")) based on their estimated fair values using valuation
methods believed to be appropriate at the time. The amount was computed using a
discounted cash flow analysis on the anticipated income stream of the related
product sales. The discounted cash flow analysis was based on management's
forecast of future revenues, costs of revenues, and operating expenses related
to the products and technologies purchased from TTC. The amount allocated to
IPR&D of $8.4 million was expensed in the period in which the acquisition was
consummated in accordance with FASB Interpretation No. 4, "Applicability of FASB
Statement No. 2 to Business Combinations Accounted for by the Purchase Method."
Subsequent to the acquisition and the issuance of the Company's condensed
financial statements for the quarter ended August 1, 1998, the staff of the SEC
in its September 9, 1998 letter to the American Institute of Certified Public
Accountants set forth their views on the valuation of IPR&D. The Company has
reallocated the previously reported purchase price based on its understanding
and interpretations of the issues set forth in the aforementioned letter. The
reallocation reduced the amount previously written-off as IPR&D from $8.4
million to $5.0 million and increased goodwill and other intangible assets by
the same amount. The previously reported amounts, affected by the above
adjustment, as of and for the three-month period ended August 1, 1998 were
appropriately restated.
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Pro Forma Statements of Operations
The following pro forma statements represent the combined results of
operations of the Company, plus TTC, as adjusted to reflect the amortization of
intangible assets acquired in the purchase, less the CPE Sale, as if each of
these transactions had occurred at the beginning of fiscal 1997. The pro forma
statements exclude the gain realized on the CPE Sale and exclude the
non-recurring charge of the write-off of the IPR&D acquired in the TTC
transaction. This summary does not purport to be indicative of what operating
results would have been had these transactions been made as of the beginning of
fiscal 1997 nor are they necessarily indicative of future operating results.
Years Ended
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(In thousands, except per share October 30, October 31, November 1,
data) 1999 1998 1997
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Net revenue .......................... $ 83,323 $ 66,690 $ 70,789
Cost and expenses:
Costs of goods sold .............. 33,882 33,112 29,913
Research and development ......... 16,130 17,595 20,795
Selling, general and
administrative ................. 34,800 36,877 37,210
Non-recurring charges ............ -- 5,600 3,263
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Total costs and expenses ... 84,812 93,184 91,181
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Operating loss ....................... (1,489) (26,494) (20,392)
Other income and expense, net ........ 2,422 2,877 6,180
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Income (loss) before income taxes .... 933 (23,617) (14,212)
Provision for income taxes ........... 540 379 833
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Net income (loss) .................... $ 393 $(23,996) $(15,045)
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Basic and diluted income (loss)
per share .......................... $ 0.06 $ (3.49) $ (2.17)
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Shares used for basic per share
computation ........................ 6,245 6,883 6,943
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Shares used for diluted per share
computation ........................ 6,331 6,883 6,943
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net Revenue. Net revenue for fiscal 1999 was 7% higher than net revenue for
fiscal 1998. This increase reflects increased sales of large systems products to
domestic customers offset, in part, by lower sales of smaller CPE products in
fiscal 1999. Sales to international customers represented 36% of sales for
fiscal 1999 as compared to 46% for fiscal 1998.
Net revenue for fiscal 1998 was 29% lower than net revenue for fiscal 1997.
This decrease reflects lower sales of both small and large systems and was
primarily due to reduced volumes as a result of the CPE sale. Sales to
international customers represented 46% of sales for fiscal 1998 as compared to
44% for fiscal 1997.
On a pro forma basis, net revenue for fiscal 1999 was 25% higher than 1998
due to an increase in large system products to domestic customers. On a pro
forma basis, net revenue for fiscal 1998 was 6% lower than 1997 due to a
reduction in large system orders from Europe and the Pacific Rim.
Gross Margin. Gross margin for 1999 increased 7.8% to 59.3% from 51.5% in
the prior year. This increase resulted from increased sales of large systems
expansion products and software which typically have higher gross margins.
Gross margin for 1998 decreased 6.5% to 51.5% from 58.0% in the prior year.
This decrease reflects lower sales of and lower margins in the Company's large
systems products which typically carry higher profit margins and in 1998
increased sales price competition and reduced international sales from the
Pacific Rim due to slower economic growth.
On a pro forma basis, gross margin was 59.3%, 50.3%, and 57.7% for 1999,
1998 and 1997, respectively. The increase in gross margin of 9.0% from 1998 to
1999 is due to the increased sales of large systems, which typically have higher
gross margins. The 7.4% decrease from 1997 to 1998 reflects the same factors as
noted above in connection with the service provider business.
Research & Development. Research and development ("R&D") expenses for 1999
were 10.7% below 1998. This decrease reflects reduced payroll expenses and
related costs resulting from lower average engineering staffing levels due to
the CPE Sale offset, in part, by the increased R&D expenses related to the TTC
Acquisition. R&D expenses for fiscal 1998 were 15% lower than fiscal 1997. This
decrease reflects reduced payroll expenses and related costs resulting from
lower average engineering staffing levels due to the CPE Sale.
As a percentage of net revenue, R&D expenses were 19.4%, 23.3%, and 19.5%
in fiscal 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The Company believes that ongoing
development of new products and features is required to maintain and enhance its
competitive position. The Company expects to continue to invest in R&D and
therefore R&D expenses should continue to increase, notwithstanding the level of
sales realized in future quarters.
On a pro forma basis, R&D expenses decreased $1.5 million in 1999 from 1998
and $3.2 million in fiscal 1998 from 1997 reflecting savings from lower R&D
staffing levels and related costs. Also, expenses were higher in fiscal 1997
resulting from the release in the first quarter of the Series 6 platform without
comparable expenses in 1998.
Selling, General & Administrative. Selling, General & Administrative
("SG&A") expenses in 1999 were 13.5% below fiscal 1998. This decrease reflects
primarily reduced salaries and benefits and related expenses in the sales and
marketing functions due to the CPE Sale. SG&A expenses in 1998 were 11.8% below
fiscal 1997. This decrease reflects reduced expenses in sales and marketing due
to the CPE Sale.
As a percentage of net revenue, SG&A expenses were 41.8%, 51.8%, and 41.9%,
in fiscal 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The Company believes that continued
investments in sales and marketing, particularly in export markets, are
essential to maintaining its competitive position and that the dollar amount of
SG&A expenses will increase in future periods.
On a pro forma basis, SG&A expenses decreased $2.1 million in 1999 over
1998 and $0.3 million in 1998 over 1997. These decreases reflect primarily
reduced salaries and benefits and related expenses in the sales and marketing
functions due to the CPE Sale.
Non-recurring Charges. Non-recurring charges were zero, $10.6 million, and
$3.4 million for 1999, 1998, and 1997, respectively. The 1998 non-recurring
charges consisted of $5.0 million for the write-off of IPR&D acquired in the
purchase of TTC and $5.6 million associated with the Company's patent dispute
with Lucent Technologies (see Acquisition and Revision of Purchase Price
Allocation). The 1997 non-recurring charges consisted of $2.4 million in
restructuring expenses and $0.9 million associated with the termination of
acquisition discussions with Voice-Tel Enterprises and Voice-Tel Network
("Voice-Tel"). These restructuring expenses represented termination benefits for
approximately 40 employees from all functions of the Company and costs
associated with the resignation of the Company's president and chief executive
officer. The Company restructured its business to align its operational expense
with its anticipated revenue levels. Cash payment termination benefits of $0.3
million and $1.8 million were paid in fiscal 1998 and 1997, respectively.
Other Income and Expense, Net. Other income and expense, net was $2.4
million, $17.1 million, and $6.1 million for 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
Interest income on investments decreased $0.5 million to $2.5 million in fiscal
1999 due to lower average invested balances. Interest income on investments
increased $0.4 million in fiscal 1998 over 1997 due to higher average investment
balances and higher average interest rates. In addition to the Company's net
investment income, other income and expense in 1998 included the $14.3 million
gain on the CPE Sale and in 1997 a $3.9 million gain on the sale of the
Company's Text-To-Speech business.
Provision for Income Taxes. The Company recorded an income tax provision of
$0.5 million, $0.4 million, and $0.8 million in fiscal years 1999, 1998, and
1997, respectively. The tax provisions consist of minimum federal, state, and
foreign taxes. An additional provision of $0.5 million was provided in fiscal
year 1997, resulting from an increase in the valuation allowance for previously
recognized deferred tax assets that were no longer realizable through
potentially refundable taxes.
No income tax benefits were recorded for the losses incurred in fiscal
years 1998 and 1997 because realization of the deferred tax asset arising as a
result of the losses sustained is dependent upon future taxable income, the
amount and timing of which are uncertain. Accordingly, a valuation allowance has
been established to fully offset the deferred tax asset other than that which
represents potentially refundable taxes.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments at October 30, 1999
were $44.7 million, decreasing $12.5 million from October 31, 1998. At the end
of fiscal 1998 and 1997, cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments were
$57.2 million and $52.1 million, respectively.
Net cash used for operating activities was $2.3 million during fiscal 1999.
Trade receivables at the end of fiscal 1999 increased $2.3 million from the
prior year balance primarily from a larger percentage of fourth quarter
shipments occurring in the last month of the quarter and delayed payments from
certain international customers. Days sales outstanding (computed using
quarterly revenues) were 72 days at the end of fiscal 1999 compared to 66 days
at end of fiscal 1998. This increase in DSO was primarily due to the factors
noted above. Inventory levels at October 30, 1999 decreased $3.0 million from
fiscal 1998 because of improved inventory management. The Company expects
investment in receivables and inventories will continue to represent a
significant portion of working capital. The Company accrued $9.2 million in
fiscal 1998 in connection with its settlement with Lucent and paid this amount
in November 1998.
During the fiscal year ended October 30, 1999, the Company made $2.3
million in capital expenditures. A significant portion of these expenditures
were related to the purchase of engineering equipment and computer equipment for
all functions. The Company currently expects to spend approximately $3.0 million
for capital equipment during fiscal 2000, although no assurance can be given
that expenditures will not be higher or lower. During fiscal 1998 the Company
sold its CPE business unit to Mitel for $26.8 million in cash, and the Company
purchased substantially all of the assets of TTC for approximately $11.6
million. The Company's Board of Directors has authorized a stock repurchase
program whereby up to two and a half million shares of its common stock may be
repurchased in the open market from time-to-time. The Company purchased 759,000,
659,000 and 243,000 shares in fiscal 1999, 1998, and 1997, respectively, at a
total cost of approximately $18.5 million.
The Company's principal sources of liquidity as of October 30, 1999
consisted of $44.7 million of cash and cash equivalents and short-term
investments. The Company presently believes, notwithstanding its accumulated
deficit, that its existing cash and short-term investments will be sufficient to
support the Company's working capital and capital equipment purchase
requirements at least through fiscal 2000.
PLEDGE OF TREASURY STOCK TO CREDIT BANCORP
In August 1999 the Company entered into a credit facility with Credit
Bancorp, N.V. Pursuant to the credit facility, the Company pledged 900,000
shares of its treasury stock to Credit Bancorp as security for borrowings under
the credit facility. Credit Bancorp agreed that the Centigram treasury shares
were to be placed in a trust account and were not to be sold, pledged, margined
or otherwise transferred.
In November 1999 the Securities and Exchange Commission commenced a civil
action against Credit Bancorp and certain entities and individuals affiliated
with it, alleging numerous violations of the federal securities laws relating to
Credit Bancorp's "insured credit facility program." The SEC alleges that the
Credit Bancorp defendants induced investors to place restricted securities in
trust accounts with Credit Bancorp, which securities Credit Bancorp improperly
either sold or used to obtain margin loans and converted the proceeds. While the
Company is not identified as an investor in the SEC complaint, the Credit
Bancorp credit facility entered into by the Company is similar to the "insured
credit facility" described in the SEC complaint and the SEC recognizes the
Company as an investor in the insured credit facility program.
Contrary to the express terms of the credit facility, Credit Bancorp placed
at least 675,000 Centigram treasury shares in margin accounts and these treasury
shares secure outstanding margin loans. In December 1999 the Company terminated
the Credit Bancorp credit facility and demanded the return of the treasury
shares. The Company did not borrow any funds under the Credit Bancorp credit
facility.
Upon the request of the SEC, the United States District Court for the
Southern District of New York issued a temporary restraining order against the
Credit Bancorp defendants prohibiting any further violation of the federal
securities laws. The court appointed a fiscal agent to review and approve future
Credit Bancorp transactions, including the sale of any securities pledged by its
customers. The fiscal agent has reported to the Company that none of the 900,000
treasury shares has been sold by Credit Bancorp and that all Centigram treasury
shares remain in Credit Bancorp brokerage accounts. The court also froze the
assets of the Credit Bancorp defendants, including the Centigram treasury
shares. In connection with its action against the Credit Bancorp defendants, the
SEC has subpoenaed the Company to produce all documents relating to its Credit
Bancorp credit facility. The Company has and intends to cooperate fully with the
SEC.
The fiscal agent has advised the Company that he believes that as of
December 29, 1999 Credit Bancorp had approximately $173,000,000 in assets and
that the shortfall between the aggregate amount invested by all Credit Bancorp
customers in the insured credit facility program and available assets is
approximately $50,000,000. Based upon the SEC's prior practice, it is likely
that the SEC will request the court to allocate the available assets pro rata
among all the Credit Bancorp customers. In that event, the Company may have to
bear a portion of the aggregate loss suffered by the Credit Bancorp customers
even though none of the treasury shares has been sold. The Company will request
the court to direct the fiscal agent to return the Centigram treasury shares
without any contribution or other payment by the Company. The Company cannot
predict with any certainty whether the court will grant its request for the
return of the treasury shares.
Any shortfall between the aggregate amount invested by Credit Bancorp
customers in the insured credit facility program and available Credit Bancorp
assets may be reduced by the availability of insurance. Credit Bancorp
maintained insurance policies through Lloyd's of London that may provide
coverage for some or all of the losses. The fiscal agent has made a claim
against these insurance policies. It is uncertain, however, whether the insurer
will acknowledge coverage, whether the insurance would cover all losses and, if
covered, when insurance proceeds would be available. Any shortfall may also be
reduced to the extent the SEC is able to recover from the individual defendants
any proceeds from the improper sales and margin loans. However, it is not
possible to predict with any certainty whether the SEC will be successful in
recovering any proceeds from the individual defendants.
Given the uncertainties relating to the aggregate amount of the loss
suffered by, and the assets available to satisfy the claims of, the Credit
Bancorp customers, including the availability of insurance, and the actions the
court may take with respect to the distribution of the available assets, the
Company cannot predict with any certainty whether it will be required to bear a
portion of the aggregate loss suffered by Credit Bancorp customers. If the
Company does not fully recover its treasury shares, it is anticipated that such
loss will be reflected within stockholders' equity and, possibly, as a reduction
in per share earnings available for common shareholders.
Certain Trends and Uncertainties
The Company has in the past experienced and will likely in the future
experience substantial fluctuations in quarterly operating results. For
instance, the Company has typically experienced a slowdown in its sales levels
in the first quarter of its fiscal year. The Company generally has no long-term
order commitments from its customers, and a significant portion of bookings and
shipments in any quarter have historically occurred near the end of the quarter.
Accordingly, the Company has historically operated with very little backlog, and
net revenue has been difficult to predict. In addition, the portion of backlog
shippable in the next quarter varies over time. As a result, revenue in future
quarters will depend largely on the level of orders received during such
quarters. The Company continues to obtain a large percentage of its sales from
its international operations, including sales from the Pacific Rim. See "Sales
and Distribution" for a description of certain risks associated with the
Company's international operations.
If new order bookings do not meet expected levels, or if the Company
experiences delays in shipments at the end of a quarter, operating results will
be adversely affected, and these developments may not become apparent to the
Company until near or at the end of a quarter. Net revenue can also be affected
by product sales mix, distribution mix, the size and timing of customer orders
and shipments, customer returns and reserves provided therefor, competitive
pricing pressures, the effectiveness of key distributors in selling the
Company's products, changes in distributor inventory levels, the timing of new
product introductions by the Company and its competitors, regulatory approvals,
and the availability of components for the Company's products, each of which is
difficult to predict accurately. Each of such factors has in the past affected
the Company's revenue. The Company has in the past experienced significant
headcount turnover, which has had an adverse effect on the Company's booking
levels. There can be no assurance that such turnover will not continue in future
periods. Any failure by the Company to attract, retain and train additional
sales and other personnel could have a material adverse effect on the Company's
business and results of operations.
Approximately 36% of the Company's sales in fiscal 1999 consisted of sales
outside of the United States. The Company's international sales are subject to a
number of additional risks generally associated with international sales,
including the effect on demand for the Company's products in international
markets as the result of any strengthening or weakening of the U.S. dollar, the
effect of currency fluctuations on consolidated multinational financial results,
state imposed restrictions on the repatriation of funds, import and export
duties and restrictions, the need to modify products for local markets, and the
logical difficulties of managing multinational operations.
A significant portion of the Company's net revenue is attributable to a
limited number of customers. The Company's top five customers, representing a
combination of major distributors and service providers, accounted for
approximately 45%, 32%, and 28% of the Company's net revenue in fiscal 1999,
1998 and 1997, respectively, although the Company's five largest customers were
not the same in these periods. The Company has no long-term order commitments
from any of its customers. Any material reduction in orders from one or more
such customers or the cancellation or deferral of any significant portion of
backlog could have an adverse effect on net revenue and operating results. Such
concentration of sales typically results in a corresponding concentration of
accounts receivable. Although the Company has established reserves for
uncollectible accounts, the inability of any large customer to pay the Company
could have a material adverse impact on the Company's financial position,
results of operations and cash flows. See Risk and Uncertainties Note to
"Consolidated Financial Statements".
The Company's gross margin can be affected by a number of factors,
including changes in product, distribution channel, and customer mix, cost and
availability of parts and components, royalty obligations to suppliers of
licensed software, provisions for warranty, retrofits, and excess and obsolete
inventory, customer returns, and competitive pressures on pricing. The Company
has experienced increasing competitive pricing pressure in all markets and
expects this pricing pressure to continue. Further, distributors purchase
products at discounts, and the Company's margins can therefore vary depending
upon the mix of distributor and direct sales in any particular fiscal period.
The Company anticipates that its sales mix will fluctuate in future periods. As
a result of the above factors, gross margin fluctuations are difficult to
predict, and gross margins may decline from current levels in future periods.
The Company's future success will depend in part upon the ability of the
Company to continue to introduce new features and products as the Company's
markets evolve, new technologies become available, and customers demand
additional functionality. The Company's competitors continue to add
functionality to their products, and any failure by the Company to introduce in
a timely manner new products and features that meet customer requirements would
adversely affect the Company's operating results and cash flows. The Company's
ability to develop such new features and products depends in large measure on
its ability to hire and retain qualified technical talent and outside
contractors in highly competitive markets for such services. There can be no
assurance that the Company's product development efforts will be successful, or
that it will be able to introduce new products in a timely manner. Moreover,
customers' expectations of the introduction of new products by the Company or
its competitors can adversely affect sales of current products. In addition,
upon the introduction of new products, the Company could be subject to higher
customer returns with respect to prior generations of products, which could
adversely affect financial position, operating results and cash flows.
The Company presently uses third parties to perform printed circuit board
and subsystem assembly. Although the Company has not experienced significant
problems with third-party manufacturers in the past, there can be no assurance
that such problems will not develop in the future. In addition, certain
components used in the Company's products, including certain microprocessors,
line cards, power supplies, disk drives, application cards and other
semiconductor devices and other components are available from sole sources. To
date, the Company has been able to obtain adequate supplies of components in a
timely manner from existing sources or, when necessary, from alternative sources
of supply. However, the inability to develop such alternative sources if and as
required in the future, or to obtain sufficient sole or limited source
components as required, would have a material adverse effect on the Company's
operating results and cash flows. In addition, the Company's products are
dependent on the QNX software operating system, a multitasking, real-time
operating system for Intel microprocessor-based computers. In future periods,
the Company's products may become increasingly dependent on software licensed
from third party suppliers. There can be no assurance such licenses will
continue to be available to the Company as needed or at commercially reasonable
prices.
In addition, a number of other companies, including competitors of the
Company, also hold patents in the same general area as the technology used by
the Company. The Company has obtained licenses to use certain intellectual
property, including patents, from others. The Company from time to time has
received, and may receive in the future, letters alleging infringement of patent
rights by the Company's products. For example, in December 1997, representatives
of Lucent Technologies ("Lucent") informed the Company that they believed that
the Company's products may infringe upon certain patents issued to Lucent, and
that Lucent was seeking compensation for any past infringement by the Company.
The Company evaluated the assertions of Lucent, and in October 1998 settled by
signing an intellectual property cross-licensing agreement and in November 1998
paid Lucent $9.2 million (see Patents, Trade Secrets and Licenses). Third party
companies alleging infringement could seek an injunction prohibiting the Company
from selling some or all of its products, which would have an immediate, adverse
impact on the Company's business, financial condition and results of operations.
There can be no assurance that the Company would prevail in any litigation to
enjoin the Company from selling its products on the basis of such alleged
infringement, or that the Company would be able to license any valid and
infringed patents on reasonable terms, or at all. In October 1998, CASA, a
distributor of the Company, brought suit against the Company alleging wrongful
termination of their distribution agreement and other claims. In October 1998,
CASA, a distributor of the Company, brought suit against the Company alleging
wrongful termination of their distribution agreement and other claims. In
October 1999, the Company settled this dispute by agreeing to pay CASA $700,000,
including past due commissions on prior sales.
Like many other companies, the year 2000 computer issue creates risks for
Centigram. If internal systems do not correctly recognize and process date
information beyond the year 1999, there could be an adverse impact on the
Company's operations. To address the year 2000 issues with its internal systems,
the Company has completed and tested its critical systems with the help of
outside consultants and contractors. These activities encompassed all major
categories of systems in use by the Company, including network and
communications infrastructure, manufacturing, sales, customer service, finance
and administration. As of October 30, 1999, all critical systems are considered
by the Company to be year 2000 capable. The Company has also worked with its
critical suppliers of products to determine that the suppliers' operations and
the products they provide are year 2000 capable. The Company has received
responses from its critical suppliers that they are year 2000 capable. In
addition, the Company has completed a contingency plan to address potential
problem areas with internal systems and with suppliers and other third parties.
The Company believes that its most reasonably likely worst-case year 2000
scenarios would relate to problems with the systems of third parties, rather
than with the Company's internal systems or its products. Because the Company
has less control over assessing and remediating the year 2000 problems of third
parties, the Company believes the risks are greatest with infrastructure (e.g.,
electricity supply), telecommunications, transportation supply chains and
critical suppliers of materials. The Company does not have in place a
contingency plan that would allow it to generate its own electrical or water
supply or replace the capability of most of its third-party suppliers on a
timely basis.
The Company also has a program to assess the capability of its products to
handle the year 2000. The Company believes that its products are year 2000
compliant, although there can be no assurance of this. The Company is incurring
various costs to provide customer support and customer satisfaction services
regarding year 2000 issues, and it is anticipated that these expenditures will
continue. As used by Centigram, "Year 2000 Capable" means that when used
properly and in conformity with the product information provided by Centigram,
the Centigram product will accurately store, display, process, provide, and/or
receive data from, into, and between the twentieth and twenty-first centuries,
including leap year calculations, provided that all other technology used in
combination with the Centigram product properly exchanges date data with the
Centigram product.
The costs incurred to date related to these programs are approximately
$700,000. These costs include the cost of consultants ($100,000), software and
hardware upgrades ($500,000), and contingency plan and other costs ($100,000).
In some instances, the installation schedule of new hardware and software in the
normal course of business is being accelerated to also afford a solution to year
2000 capability issues. Year 2000 costs for internal systems in 1999 represented
less than 10% of the total information technology budget. No significant
internal systems projects are being deferred due to the year 2000 program
efforts. The Company currently expects that the total cost of these programs,
including both incremental spending and redeployed resources, will not exceed
$800,000. The Company used outside consultants and contractors to perform
independent verification of the year 2000 testing and to assist in the drafting
of its contingency plans. The total cost estimate does not include potential
costs related to any customer or other claims or the cost of internal software
and hardware replaced in the normal course of business. The total cost estimate
is based on the current assessment of the projects.
As of mid-January 2000, based on currently available internal information
and discussions with our customers, management does not believe that the year
2000 matters discussed above related to internal systems or products sold to
customers will have a material adverse impact on the Company's financial
condition or overall trends in results of operations. There can be no assurance
that the failure to ensure year 2000 capability by a supplier or another third
party would not have a material adverse effect on the Company.
In April 1998 the Company entered into an Agreement for Purchase and Sale
of Assets with Mitel, Inc. and Mitel Corporation (collectively, "Mitel")
providing for the purchase by Mitel of the Company's customer premises equipment
("CPE") business. Pursuant to this agreement, the Company has agreed, until May
of 2001, not to compete with Mitel in the CPE business. As a result, the Company
is unable to sell its equipment or services to certain customers, which could
adversely affect the Company's business, financial condition and results of
operations.
In recent years, stock markets have experienced extreme price and volume
trading volatility. This volatility has had a substantial effect on the market
prices of securities of many high technology companies for reasons frequently
unrelated to the operating performance of the specific companies. These broad
markets fluctuations may adversely affect the market price of the Company's
common stock. In addition, the trading price of the Company's common stock could
be subject to wide fluctuations in response to quarter-to-quarter variations in
operating results, announcements of new products or technological innovations by
the Company or its competitors, and general conditions in the computer and
communications industries.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Company is exposed to the impact of interest rate changes, the change
in the market value of investments, and foreign currency fluctuations.
Interest Rate Risk. The Company's exposure to market risk for changes in
interest rates relates primarily to the Company's investment portfolio. The
Company maintains a strict investment policy designed to ensure the safety and
preservation of its invested funds by limiting default risk, market risk, and
reinvestment risk. The Company endeavors to mitigate default risk by attempting
to invest in high credit quality securities and by constantly positioning its
portfolio to respond appropriately to a significant reduction in a credit rating
of any investment issuer or guarantor. The portfolio includes only marketable
securities with active secondary or resale markets to ensure portfolio liquidity
and maintains what the Company believes is a prudent amount of diversification.
Investments in fixed rate interest earning instruments carry a degree of
interest rate risk. These securities may have their fair market value adversely
impacted due to a rise in interest rates. The Company's future investment income
may fall short of expectations due to changes in interest rates or the Company
may suffer losses in principal if forced to sell securities which have declined
in market value due to changes in interest rates. The table below presents
notional amounts and related weighted-average interest rates by year of maturity
for the Company's investment portfolio as of October 30, 1999.
(In thousands, except
interest rates) 2000 2001 Thereafter Total Fair Value
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Cash equivalents
Fixed rate ........... $ 3,388 $ -- $ -- $ 3,388 $ 3,388
Average rate ......... 5.54% 5.54%
Short-term investments
Fixed rate ........... 27,850 3,558 -- 31,408 31,642
Average rate ......... 5.70 5.98 5.73 --
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Total .................... $31,238 $ 3,558 $ -- $34,796 $35,030
Average rate ......... 5.68% 5.98% 5.71%
Investment Risk. The Company has purchased 1,075,000 Special Warrants and
400,000 common shares of InfoInterActive, Inc. ("IIA") for approximately $2.6
million. IIA is a Canadian company specializing in the development and
management of a variety of network-based enhanced services using telephone,
Internet, and wireless data technologies. The Company's total investment
approximates 12.6% of the IIA issued and outstanding common shares (after giving
effect to the exercise of all outstanding Special Warrants). The Company has
classified these equity securities as "available for sale" at the estimated fair
value on the balance sheet. This investment is subject to significant
fluctuations in fair value due to its volatility of the stock market. An adverse
change in stock price of this investment of 10% would result in an unrealized
loss of approximately $260,000.
Foreign Currency Risk. The Company conducts business on a global basis and
sells its products in U.S. dollars, except for an occasional sale in British
pounds. When the Company is exposed to adverse or beneficial movements in
foreign currency exchange rates, the Company enters into foreign currency
forward contracts to minimize the impact of exchange rate fluctuations. The
realized gains and losses on these contracts are deferred and offset against
realized and unrealized gains and losses from the settlement of the related
receivables. At October 30, 1999, the Company had no outstanding foreign
exchange contracts.
The Company's international business is subject to risks typical of an
international business, including, but not limited to, differing economic
conditions, changes in political climate, differing tax structures, other
regulations and restrictions, and foreign exchange rate volatility. Accordingly,
the Company's future results could be materially adversely impacted by changes
in these or other factors.
The Company's exposure to foreign exchange rate fluctuations arises as the
financial results of foreign subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars in
consolidation. As exchange rates vary, these results, when translated, may vary
from expectations and adversely impact overall expected profitability. The
effect of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on the Company in 1999 was not
material.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The Company's financial statements included with this Form 10-K are set
forth under Item 14.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share and per
share data) October 30, 1999 October 31, 1998
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Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents ............... $ 10,563 $ 23,430
Short-term investments .................. 34,135 33,760
Trade receivables, net of allowances
of $1,872 and $1,919 .................. 16,829 14,566
Inventories ............................. 2,342 5,297
Other current assets .................... 1,378 1,745
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Total current assets .............. 65,247 78,798
Property and equipment, net ................. 4,062 6,653
Intangible assets, net ...................... 5,233 6,637
Deposits and other assets ................... 4,212 3,889
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$ 78,754 $ 95,977
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable ........................ $ 3,866 $ 5,985
Accrued compensation .................... 4,229 4,034
Patent settlement payable ............... -- 9,200
Deferred income ......................... 3,385 4,394
Accrued expenses and other liabilities .. 6,500 5,179
Warranty and retrofit reserves .......... 1,945 1,977
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Total current liabilities . 19,925 30,769
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock, $.001 par value,
1,000,000 authorized; none outstanding -- --
Common stock, $.001 par value, 25,000,000
authorized; 7,171,000 outstanding, and
capital in excess of par value ........ 90,235 90,625
Treasury stock, 1,206,000 and 597,000
shares, at cost ....................... (12,915) (6,867)
Accumulated deficit ..................... (18,451) (18,844)
Accumulated other comprehensive
income (loss) ......................... (40) 294
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Total stockholders' equity 58,829 65,208
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$ 78,754 $ 95,977
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See accompanying notes.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Years Ended
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(In thousands, except per October 30, October 31, November 1,
share data) 1999 1998 1997
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Net revenue ...................... $ 83,323 $ 77,587 $ 108,836
Cost and expenses:
Cost of goods sold ........... 33,882 37,653 45,661
Research and development ..... 16,130 18,062 21,260
Selling, general and
administrative ............. 34,800 40,212 45,611
Non-recurring charges ........ -- 10,600 3,263
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Total costs and expenses 84,812 106,527 115,795
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Operating loss ................... (1,489) (28,940) (6,959)
Other income and expense, net .... 2,422 17,145 6,114
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Income (loss) before income taxes 933 (11,795) (845)
Provision for income taxes ....... 540 379 833
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Net income (loss) ................ $ 393 $ (12,174) $ (1,678)
========= ========= ==========
Basic income (loss) per share .... $ 0.06 $ (1.77) $ (0.24)
========= ========= ==========
Diluted income (loss) per share .. $ 0.06 $ (1.77) $ (0.24)
========= ========= ==========
Shares used for basic income
(loss) per share ............... 6,245 6,883 6,943
========= ========= ==========
Shares used for diluted income
(loss) per share ............... 6,331 6,883 6,943
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See accompanying notes.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Years Ended
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October 30, October 31 November 1,
(In thousands) 1999 1998 1997
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Common stock and capital in excess
of par value
Balance, beginning of year ...... $ 90,625 $ 90,724 $ 88,774
Shares issued under stock plans . -- 599 2,015
Issue of treasury shares under
stock plans ................... (390) (698) (65)
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$ 90,235 $ 90,625 $ 90,724
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Treasury stock
Balance, beginning of year .... $ (6,867) $ (2,427) $ --
Purchase of treasury shares ... (7,706) (7,856) (2,970)
Issue of treasury shares under
stock plans ................. 1,658 3,416 543
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$(12,915) $ (6,867) $ (2,427)
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Accumulated deficit
Balance, beginning of year .... $(18,844) $ (6,670) $ (4,992)
Net income (loss) ............. 393 (12,174) (1,678)
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$(18,451) $(18,844) $ (6,670)
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Accumulated other comprehensive
income (loss)
Balance, beginning of year .... $ 294 $ (3) $ (70)
Other comprehensive income
(loss) activity ............. (334) 297 67
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$ (40) $ 294 $ (3)
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Note receivable from officer
Balance, beginning of year $ -- $ -- $ (300)
Loan issued to officer -- -- --
Forgiveness of note -- -- 300
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$ -- $ -- $ --
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$ 58,829 $ 65,208 $81,624
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Years Ended
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October 30, October 31, November 1,
(In thousands) 1999 1998 1997
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Net income (loss) ......................... $ 393 $(12,174) $ (1,678)
Other comprehensive income (loss),
net of income tax
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments ... (261) 274 104
Foreign currency translation adjustment.. (73) 23 (37)
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Comprehensive income (loss) ............... $ 59 $(11,877) $ (1,611)
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See accompanying notes.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Years Ended
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October 30, October 31, November 1,
(In thousands) 1999 1998 1997
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Cash and equivalents, beginning of year $ 23,430 $ 19,791 $ 12,668
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Cash flows from operations:
Net income (loss) ................. 393 (12,174) (1,678)
Gain on sale of businesses ........ -- (14,302) (3,598)
Write-off of IPR&D ................ -- 5,000 --
Depreciation and amortization ..... 6,242 7,178 8,740
Deferred taxes .................... -- (325) 1,424
Trade receivables ................. (2,263) 3,293 6,104
Inventories ....................... 2,955 863 2,407
Other assets ...................... 1,194 (2,492) 1,239
Accounts payable .................. (2,119) (1,333) (2,814)
Patent settlement payable ......... (9,200) 9,200 --
Accrued expenses and other
liabilities ..................... 475 2,298 341
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(2,323) (2,794) 12,165
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Cash flows used for investing:
Purchase of short-term
investments ..................... (77,935) (50,195) (127,579)
Proceeds from sale and maturities
of short-term investments ........ 77,299 48,971 129,829
Proceeds from CPE sale ............ -- 26,849 --
Purchase of property and
equipment ....................... (2,320) (3,017) (6,203)
Increase in intangible assets ..... -- -- (458)
Acquisition of TTC ................ -- (11,558) --
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(2,956) 11,050 (4,411)
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Cash flows from financing:
Proceeds from sale of common
stock ........................... 1,268 3,317 2,493
Purchase of treasury shares ....... (7,706) (7,856) (2,970)
Increase in restricted cash ....... (1,150) -- --
Principal payments on capital
leases .......................... -- (78) (154)
--------- --------- ---------
(7,588) (4,617) (631)
--------- --------- ---------
Net change in cash and equivalents .... (12,867) 3,639 7,123
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Cash and equivalents, end of year ..... $ 10,563 $ 23,430 $ 19,791
========= ========= =========
Supplemental Data:
Interest (paid) .................. $ (14) $ (100) $ (98)
Income taxes paid ................ $ 225 $ 226 $ 599
See accompanying notes.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NATURE OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Centigram designs, manufactures and markets unified communications,
messaging, Internet- and WAP-enabled call management services to wireless,
wireline and Internet service providers. In addition to these products, the
Company offers installation, training, consulting, and post-contract support
services to its customers. The principal geographic markets for the Company's
products are North America, Latin America, the Pacific Rim, and Europe. The
Company sells primarily through its direct sales force to telecommunications
service providers, Bell Operating Companies, and independent telephone
companies.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation. The accompanying consolidated financial statements
include the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries after eliminating all
significant intercompany accounts and transactions.
Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial
statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
Revenue Recognition. Revenue from sales of the Company's products is
generally recognized upon shipment to customers. Allowances for estimated future
returns and exchanges are provided at that time based on the Company's return
policies and experience. In October 1997, the AICPA issued Statement of Position
97-2, "Software Revenue Recognition" which became effective for the Company in
fiscal 1999. The adoption of this statement did not have a significant impact on
the Company's results of operations.
Warranty. The Company generally warrants its products for one year. A
provision for estimated future warranty costs is recorded at the time of revenue
recognition.
Research and Development. Research and Development expenses include costs
of developing new products and processes as well as design and engineering
costs. Such costs are charged to expense as incurred. Product customization
costs incurred pursuant to customer orders and/or contracts are included in cost
of sales. Development of new software products and enhancements to existing
software products are expensed as incurred until technological feasibility has
been established. After technological feasibility is established, any additional
costs are capitalized in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No.86 (FAS 86).
Cash Equivalents and Short-term Investments. Cash equivalents consist of
highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less at the time of
acquisition and are carried at cost plus accrued interest, which approximates
fair value. Short-term investments have an initial maturity of greater than
three months and are carried at fair value.
Restricted Cash. At October 30, 1999, $1,150,000 was pledged as collateral
on outstanding letters of credit related to bid and performance bonds and was
classified as restricted cash on the balance sheet and grouped with deposits and
other assets.
Inventories. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in,
first-out method) or market.
Property and Equipment. Property and equipment are stated at cost.
Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated
useful lives of the assets, which range from three to five years. Capitalized
leases and leasehold improvements are amortized using the straight-line method
over the shorter of the useful lives of the assets or the terms of the leases.
Depreciation expense was approximately $4.8 million, $6.9 million, and $8.4
million in fiscal 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
Intangible Assets. Intangible assets consist of patent license acquisition
costs and goodwill and are stated at cost. Patent license costs are being
amortized over ten years, the estimated useful lives of the patents. During
fiscal 1998 the Company purchased substantially all the assets of The Telephone
Connection, Inc. ("TTC") including purchased intangibles which will be amortized
over their estimated useful lives, ranging from three to seven years. The
carrying values of intangible assets are reviewed if the facts and circumstances
suggest that they may be impaired. If this review indicates that the asset is
not fully recoverable, as determined by the undiscounted cash flows of the
acquired business or the related products over the remaining amortization
period, the Company would reduce these asset's carrying value to net realizable
value. Intangible amortization expense was approximately $1.4 million, $0.3
million, and $0.3 million in fiscal 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
Foreign Currency Translation. The Company's international subsidiaries use
their local currencies as their functional currencies. Assets and liabilities
are translated at exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date, and income
and expense accounts at average exchange rates during the year. Translation
adjustments are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss), which is a
separate component of stockholders' equity.
Derivative Financial Instruments. The Company uses derivative financial
instruments to reduce financial market risks and as a matter of policy does not
engage in speculative or trading transactions. The Company enters into foreign
exchange forward contracts to hedge certain receivables denominated in foreign
currencies. The Company's accounting policies for these instruments are based on
the Company designation of such instruments as hedging transactions. The
criteria the Company uses for designating an instrument as a hedge include the
instrument's effectiveness in risk reduction and one-to-one matching of
derivative instruments to underlying transactions. Gains and losses on these
contracts are designated and effective as hedges and are deferred and recognized
in income in the same period that the underlying transactions are settled. Gains
and losses on any instruments not meeting the above criteria would be recognized
in the current period.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. In June 1998, the Financial
Accounting Standards Board issued Statement No. 133. "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities." The Statement requires the Company to
recognize all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair value. Derivatives that
are not hedges must be adjusted to fair value through income. If the derivative
is a hedge, depending on the nature of the hedge, changes in the fair value of
derivatives are either offset against the change in fair value of assets,
liabilities, or firm commitments through earnings, or is recognized in other
comprehensive income until the hedged item is recognized in earnings. The
ineffective portion of a derivative's change in fair value will be immediately
recognized in earnings. SFAS 133 is effective as of the beginning of the
Company's fiscal year 2001. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of
SFAS 133 on its financial statements and related disclosures.
Reclassifications. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to
conform to the current year presentation.
ACQUISITION AND DIVESTITURE
In June 1998, the Company purchased substantially all of the assets of The
Telephone Connection, Inc. ("TTC") for approximately $11.6 million in cash,
including transaction costs of $0.4 million. The acquisition has been accounted
for using the purchase method of accounting with the purchase price being
allocated as follows:
(In thousands)
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Fixed assets ............................................. $ 600
Purchased IPR&D charged to operations in the quarter ended
August 1, 1998 ......................................... 5,000
Purchased technology and other intangible assets ......... 2,600
Goodwill ................................................. 3,400
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$11,600
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Amortization of these purchased intangibles is provided on the
straight-line basis over the respective useful lives of the assets, ranging from
three to seven years. The operating results of TTC which have not been material
in relation to those of the Company, have been included in consolidated
financial statements from the acquisition date.
In-Process Research and Development. Management estimates that $5.0 million
of the purchase price represents purchased IPR&D that has not yet reached
technological feasibility and has no alternative future use. Accordingly, this
amount was expensed in the third quarter of fiscal 1998 following consummation
of the acquisition. The value assigned to purchased IPR&D, based on a valuation
prepared by a third-party appraisal, was determined by identifying research
projects in areas for which technological feasibility had not been achieved. The
value was determined by estimating the costs to develop the purchased IPR&D into
commercially viable products, estimating the resulting net cash flows from such
projects, and discounting the net cash flows back to their present value. The
discount rate included a factor that took into account the uncertainty
surrounding the successful development of the purchased IPR&D projects.
Developed Technology. To determine the value of the developed technology of
$2.2 million the expected future cash flows of the existing developed
technologies were discounted taking into account the characteristics and
applications of the product, the size of existing markets, growth rates of
existing and future markets, as well as an evaluation of past and anticipated
product-life cycles.
Assembled Work Force. To determine the value of the assembled work force of
$0.4 million the Company evaluated the work force in place at the acquisition
date and utilized the cost approach to estimate the value of replacing the work
force. Costs considered in replacing the work force included costs to recruit
and interview candidates, as well as the cost to train new employees.
Revision of Purchase Price Allocation. Subsequent to the acquisition and
the issuance of the Company's condensed financial statements for the quarter
ended August 1, 1998, the staff of the SEC in its September 9, 1998 letter to
the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants set forth their views on
the valuation of IPR&D. The Company reallocated the previously reported purchase
price based on its understanding and interpretations of the issues set forth in
the aforementioned letter. The reallocation reduced the amount previously
written-off as IPR&D from $8.4 million to $5.0 million and increased goodwill
and other intangible assets by the same amount.
SALE OF CPE BUSINESS UNIT
In May 1998, the Company licensed and sold certain Customer Premise
Equipment ("CPE') business unit assets to Mitel Corporation ("Mitel") for $26.8
million in cash, and Mitel assumed certain of the Company's liabilities. The
Company recorded a pre-tax gain of approximately $14.3 million on this
transaction representing the difference between the sales price and the net
carrying value of the tangible and intangible assets sold by the Company and the
liabilities assumed.
PRO FORMA INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
The following unaudited pro forma consolidated results of operations for
the Company's last three fiscal years assumes the TTC acquisition and the CPE
Sale occurred at the beginning of fiscal 1997. These pro forma results also
reflect the amortization of purchased TTC tangible and intangible assets and
exclude the gain realized on the CPE sale and the write-off of TTC in-process
research and development. This pro forma information is not necessarily
indicative of the results that would actually have been reported had the sale
and purchase transactions underlying the pro forma adjustments actually been
consummated on such dates, nor is it necessarily indicative of future operating
results.
(In thousands, except per share data) 1999 1998 1997
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Net revenue ............................. $ 83,323 $ 66,690 $ 70,789
Net income (loss) ....................... $ 393 $(23,996) $(15,045)
Basic and diluted income (loss) per share $ 0.06 $ (3.49) $ (2.17)
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INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE
During the quarter ended January 31, 1998, the Company adopted Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 128 "Earnings Per Share" ("FAS 128"). FAS 128
replaced the calculation of primary and fully diluted earnings per share with
basic and diluted earnings per share. Unlike primary earnings per share, basic
earnings per share excludes any dilutive effects of options and convertible
securities. Diluted earnings per share is very similar to the previously
reported fully diluted earnings per share. For fiscal 1999, basic net income per
share was based on the weighted average number of shares of Centigram common
stock outstanding during the period and diluted net income per share further
included the effect of stock options outstanding which were dilutive. Options to
purchase approximately 1,384,000 shares of common stock were outstanding during
1999, but were not included in the computation of diluted net income per share,
because the options' exercise price was greater than the average market price of
the common shares and, therefore, the effect would be antidilutive. For fiscal
1998 and 1997, net loss per share was computed using only the weighted average
number of shares of Centigram common stock outstanding during the period.
The details of these computations are as follows:
(In thousands, except per share data) 1999 1998 1997
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Net income (loss) ......................... $ 393 $ (12,174) $(1,678)
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Weighted average shares outstanding ....... 6,245 6,883 6,943
Effect of dilutive securities:
Shares issued upon exercise of dilutive
outstanding stock options ............. 86 -- --
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Adjusted weighted average shares .......... 6,331 6,883 6,943
======= ========== =========
Basic income (loss) per share ............. $ 0.06 $ (1.77) $ (0.24)
======= ========== =========
Diluted income (loss) per share ........... $ 0.06 $ (1.77) $ (0.24)
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RISK AND UNCERTAINTIES
Supplies/Source of Supply. The Company's manufacturing operations consist
primarily of final assembly and test and quality control of materials,
components, sub-assemblies and systems. The Company's hardware and software
product designs are proprietary but use industry-standard hardware components
and an industry-standard, real time, multi-tasking operating system. The Company
presently uses third parties to perform printed circuit board and subsystem
assembly. Although the Company generally uses standard parts and components for
its products, certain of these parts and components are available only from sole
source vendor or from limited sources. The Company to date has been able to
obtain adequate supplies of these components in a timely manner from existing
sources or, when necessary, from alternative sources of supply. However, the
inability to develop such alternative sources if and as required in the future,
or to obtain sufficient sole or limited source components as required, would
have a material adverse effect on the Company's operating results.
Diversification of Credit Risks and Off-balance-sheet Risks. The Company's
investments and trade receivables subject the Company to certain credit risks.
The Company maintains cash and investments in various financial instruments, and
maintains policies establishing credit and concentration criteria for such
assets and limiting the exposure to any one institution or guarantor. Cash
equivalents and short-term investments at October 30, 1999 consisted primarily
of commercial paper, U.S. government and agency bonds and corporate debt
obligations. The Company sells primarily to telecommunications service
providers, Bell Operating Companies, and independent telephone companies. The
Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers' financial
condition and generally requires no collateral. At October 30, 1999, five
customers represented approximately 77% of trade receivables.
From time to time the Company enters into foreign exchange forward
contracts to hedge customer receivables denominated in foreign currencies. The
counterparties to such contracts are major financial institutions and the
Company's policy is to not require collateral. At October 30, 1999, the Company
had no outstanding foreign exchange contracts.
INVESTMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Management determines the appropriate classifications of securities at the
time of the investment purchase and reevaluates such designation as of each
balance sheet date. The Company has classified its investments as "available for
sale" at the estimated fair value with unrealized gains and losses reported in
other comprehensive income (loss) as a separate component of stockholders'
equity. Investment income is recorded using an effective interest rate for each
investment, which includes interest earned and an amortization or accretion of
each investment's associated premium or discount over the term of the
investment. Realized gains or losses (which have been immaterial to date), using
the specific identification method, and declines in value judged to be other
than temporary are also included in investment income. The fair values of the
Company's investments are based on quoted market prices at the balance sheet
date, where available.
Investments at October 30, 1999 were as follows:
Gross Gross
Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Estimated
(In thousands) Cost Gains Losses Fair Value
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U.S. government and agency
obligations ..................... $ 6,117 $ -- $ (14) $ 6,103
Corporate debt securities ......... 7,946 -- (16) 7,930
Commercial paper .................. 20,703 264 -- 20,967
Temporary cash investments ........ 30 -- -- 30
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Total debt securities ............. 34,796 264 (30) 35,030
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InfoInterActive securities ........ 2,646 -- (153) 2,493
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Total available-for-sale securities 37,442 264 (183) 37,523
Less amounts classified as cash
equivalents ................... (3,388) -- -- (3,388)
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$ 34,054 $ 264 $ (183) $ 34,135
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Contractual maturities of available-for-sale securities at October 30, 1999
are as follows:
Amortized Estimated
(In thousands) Cost Fair Value
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Due in one year or less . $ 3,388 $ 3,388
Due in one to three years 34,054 34,135
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$ 37,442 $ 37,523
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In September 1999, the Company purchased 1,075,000 Special Warrants of
InfoInterActive Inc. ("IIA") for approximately $2.0 million. IIA is a Canadian
company specializing in the development and management of a variety of
network-based enhanced services using telephone, Internet, and wireless data
technologies. Each Special Warrant is exercisable into one common share and
one-half of a share Purchase Warrant. Each whole Purchase Warrant is exercisable
into one common share at a price of $3.00 (Canadian) per share, expiring March
3, 2001. In the fourth quarter fiscal 1999 the Company purchased an additional
400,000 common shares of IIA for approximately $0.6 million. The Company's total
investment approximates 12.6% of the IIA issued and outstanding common shares
(after giving effect to the exercise of all outstanding Special Warrants). IIA
stock is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The Company has
accounted for these equity securities on the cost method and has classified
these securities as "available for sale" at the estimated fair value.
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Investments at October 31, 1998 were as follows:
Gross Gross Estimated
Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair
(In thousands) Cost Gains Losses Value
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U.S. government and agency
obligations .....................$ 10,500 $ 49 $ -- $ 10,549
Corporate debt securities ........... 6,188 45 -- 6,233
Commercial paper .................... 19,809 248 -- 20,057
Temporary cash investments .......... 46 -- -- 46
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Total available-for-sale securities . 36,543 342 -- 36,885
Less amounts classified as cash
equivalents ..................... (3,125) -- -- (3,125)
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$ 33,418 $ 342 $ -- $33,760
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NOTE RECEIVABLE
In December 1996, the Company entered into two 12-year leases for
approximately 225,000 square feet of office space in San Jose, California. In
January 1998, the Company and the developer of the property terminated these
leases. As a condition of this termination agreement, the Company loaned the
developer approximately $2.2 million at 9% interest. This unsecured 10-year loan
will be fully amortized by monthly payments of $28,409, including principal and
interest, commencing in March 1998. At October 30, 1999, the remaining balance
on the note was approximately $2.0 million and this balance is included in
deposits and other assets.
LINES OF CREDIT
In August 1999, the Company entered into a line of credit agreement
("Credit Agreement") with a third party financial institution. Under the terms
of the Credit Agreement, the Company pledged certain assets, held in a trust
account, as collateral for the line of credit. The credit line was limited to
the lesser of $1.5 million or 50% of the fair market value of the assets held in
trust, with interest payable at LIBOR plus 1% per annum (5.4% as of October 30,
1999). The Company could substitute, replace or add additional assets to the
trust account and earned a quarterly dividend of 1.0% of the average fair market
value of the assets held in trust less the outstanding balance of the line of
credit. As of October 30, 1999, the Company placed in the trust account 900,000
of its common treasury shares with a fair market value of $8,550,000, and no
amounts were outstanding under the credit line. The amount of dividend income in
fiscal 1999 was not material. The Company terminated the Credit Agreement in
December 1999. See the discussion under "Subsequent Event" for a description of
the circumstances resulting in the termination of the Credit Agreement.
The Company also has bank contracts allowing it to enter into foreign
currency spot and future exchange transactions in amounts not to exceed $10.0
million outstanding at one time.
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BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS
(In thousands) 1999 1998
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Inventories
Raw materials ....................................... $ 505 $ 1,198
Work-in-process ..................................... 1,134 1,793
Finished goods ...................................... 703 2,306
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$ 2,342 $ 5,297
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Property and equipment
Equipment ........................................... $ 32,380 $ 33,527
Furniture and fixtures .............................. 3,528 4,106
Leasehold improvements .............................. 2,653 2,661
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38,561 40,294
Less accumulated depreciation
and amortization .................................. (34,499) (33,641)
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$ 4,062 $ 6,653
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Intangible assets
Goodwill ............................................ $ 3,373 $ 3,373
Patent licenses ..................................... 1,350 1,350
Developed technology and other ...................... 2,590 2,590
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7,313 7,313
Less accumulated amortization ....................... (2,080) (676)
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$ 5,233 $ 6,637
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Accrued expenses and other
liabilities
Accrued expenses .................................... $ 6,095 $ 4,664
Other liabilities ................................... 405 515
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$ 6,500 $ 5,179
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Leases. The Company leases its facilities and certain equipment under
noncancellable operating leases expiring through 2007. Leases for the Company's
two principal operating facilities, its headquarters facility and operations
facility, require the Company to pay property taxes, insurance premiums and
normal maintenance costs, and contain provisions for rental adjustments.
Future minimum lease payments under noncancellable operating leases are as
follows for the following years:
(In thousands) Operating Leases
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2000 $2,724
2001 2,480
2002 2,407
2003 2,261
2004 and beyond 6,264
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Total minimum payments $16,136
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Rent expense totaled approximately $3.0 million, $3.0 million, and $2.5
million for years 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
Letters of Credit. The Company enters into letters of credit as performance
securities for certain sales contracts. Various standby letters of credit
totaling approximately $1,150,000 were outstanding as of October 30, 1999. In
connection with these letters of credit, the Company was required to pledge
$1,150,000 as collateral. The pledged collateral is classified as restricted
cash as of October 30, 1999.
Litigation. The Company from time to time has received letters from other
parties, including competitors of the Company, that make allegations of patent
infringement. Certain lawsuits have also arisen from time to time in the
ordinary course of business. In December 1997, representatives of Lucent
Technologies ("Lucent") informed the Company that they believed that the
Company's products may infringe upon certain patents issued to Lucent. The
Company evaluated the assertions of Lucent and in the third quarter of fiscal
1998 accrued $7.6 million. Of this amount, $5.6 million was recorded as a
non-recurring charge and $2.0 million, which is attributable to the CPE
business, was recorded against the gain on the transaction and included in other
income. In October 1998, the Company signed an intellectual property
cross-licensing agreement with Lucent and in November 1998, paid Lucent $9.2
million. A portion of the settlement agreement amount totaling $1.6 million was
recorded as prepaid royalties and will be amortized to cost of goods sold over
the future royalty period. In October 1998, CASA, a distributor of the Company,
brought suit against the Company alleging wrongful termination of their
distribution agreement and other claims. In October 1999, the Company settled
this dispute by agreeing to pay CASA $700,000, including past due commissions on
prior sales. This amount is accrued as of October 30, 1999, and is classified as
a component of Accrued expenses and other liabilities.
For a description of a lawsuit commenced by the Securities and Exchange
Commission against a lender to the Company which involves shares of the
Company's treasury stock, see "Subsequent Event" note.
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
In the first quarter of fiscal 1999, the Company adopted the Statement on
Financial Accounting Standards No. 130 (SFAS 130), "Reporting Comprehensive
Income." SFAS 130 establishes new rules for the reporting and display of
comprehensive income and its components; however adoption of this Statement had
no impact on the Company's net income or shareholders' equity. SFAS 130 requires
unrealized gains or losses on the Company's available-for-sale securities and
foreign currency translation adjustments to be included in other comprehensive
income. Prior to adoption, unrealized gains or losses related to foreign
currency translation adjustments were reported as a separate component of
shareholders' equity.
The following are the components of accumulated other comprehensive income
(loss), net of related tax:
(In thousands) 1999 1998 1997
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Unrealized gain (loss) on investments ....... $ 81 $ 342 $ 68
Foreign currency translation adjustments .... (121) (48) (71)
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$ (40) $ 294 $ (3)
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common Stock. The Company had 7,171,000 shares outstanding for fiscal 1999
and 1998, respectively.
Shares Authorized. The Company has authorized but unissued shares of
2,522,000 and 152,000 common shares for the Company's Stock Option Plans and the
Employee Stock Purchase Plan, respectively, at October 30, 1999.
Treasury Stock. In April 1997, the Company's Board of Directors authorized
a stock repurchase program whereby up to one million shares of its common stock
may be repurchased in the open market from time-to-time. An additional 500,000
and 1,000,000 shares were authorized in fiscal 1998 and 1999, respectively. The
Company purchased 759,000, 659,000 and 243,000 shares in fiscal 1999, 1998 and
1997, respectively, at a total cost of approximately $18.5 million. Pursuant to
a credit facility, the Company pledged 900,000 shares of its treasury stock. See
"Lines of Credit" and "Subsequent Event" notes.
Stockholder Rights Plan. The Company has adopted a Stockholder Rights Plan
(the Rights Plan) which is intended to protect stockholders from unfair or
coercive takeover practices. In accordance with the Rights Plan, the Company
declared a dividend distribution of one Preferred Share Purchase Right (the
Purchase Right) for each outstanding share of the Company's common stock held at
the close of business on November 30, 1992. Each Purchase Right entitles the
registered holder to purchase from the Company a unit consisting of
one-thousandth of a share of the Company's Series A Participating Preferred
Stock at an exercise price of $115.00. The Purchase Rights separate from the
common stock and become exercisable by the holders and are redeemable by the
Company on various dates and in certain situations as defined in the Rights
Plan. The Purchase Rights expire November 30, 2002.
STOCK AND BENEFIT PLANS
Employee Stock Purchase Plan. The Company's 1991 Employee Stock Purchase
Plan (the Purchase Plan), as amended, allows eligible employees through payroll
deduction to purchase shares of the Company's common stock at the lower of 85%
of the fair market value of the stock on the first or last day of a six-month
offering period, or such other offering period as determined by the Board of
Directors but at no time to exceed 27 months. Approximately 85,000 and 100,000
shares were issued under the Purchase Plan at average prices of $8.14 and $10.07
per share in 1999 and 1998, respectively.
Stock Option Plans. The Company has in effect two stock option plans: the
1997 Stock Plan (the 1997 Plan) and the 1995 Nonstatutory Stock Option Plan (the
1995 Plan).
The 1997 Plan has a ten year term and provides for the granting of
incentive stock options and nonstatutory stock options to officers, directors,
employees and consultants of the Company at prices ranging from 100% to 110% of
the fair market value of the common stock on the date prior to the grant as
determined by the Board of Directors. Also, stock options are automatically
granted to directors who are not employees of the Company. Options generally
expire five or ten years after the date of grant. The vesting and exercise
provisions of option grants are determined by the Board of Directors. Options to
new employees generally vest at the rate of 25% of the shares subject to the
option one year after the date of grant, and then ratably over the following 36
months, based on continued service to the Company. Options granted to current
employees generally vest at the rate of 12.5% of the shares subject to the
option six months after the date of grant and then ratably over the following 42
months, based on continued service to the Company. Options to outside directors
generally vest in equal monthly amounts over a three-year or one-year period
depending on the nature of the option. Unexercised options are canceled thirty
days following termination of the optionee's service to the Company.
The 1995 Plan has a ten year term and was approved by the Board of
Directors in July 1995. The 1995 plan provides for the granting of nonstatutory
stock options to employees (excluding officers and directors) and consultants of
the Company at the fair market value of the common stock on the date prior to
the option grant. The vesting and exercise provisions of option grants are
determined by the Board of Directors, and are generally similar to those
provided under the 1997 Plan.
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A summary of stock option plan transactions follows:
Outstanding Options
--------------------------------
Shares Available Weighted Average
(Shares in thousands) For Options Outstanding Exercise Price
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
November 2, 1996 ........... 163 1,331 $ 17.22
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Additional shares authorized 1,002 -- --
Granted .................... (2,027) 2,027 12.68
Exercised .................. -- (127) 9.42
Expired .................... (187) -- --
Canceled ................... 1,272 (1,272) 16.33
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November 1, 1997 ........... 223 1,959 13.62
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Additional shares authorized 705 -- --
Granted .................... (1,088) 1,088 11.45
Exercised .................. -- (222) 10.41
Expired .................... (457) -- --
Canceled ................... 1,321 (1,321) 14.19
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October 31, 1998 ........... 704 1,504 10.44
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Additional shares authorized 400 -- --
Granted .................... (714) 714 7.94
Exercised .................. -- (69) 9.67
Expired .................... (18) -- --
Canceled ................... 342 (342) 11.03
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October 30, 1999 ........... 714 1,807 $ 9.70
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Outstanding Options
---------------------------------------------
Exercisable Weighted Average
(Shares in thousands) Exercise Price
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Options exercisable at:
November 1, 1997 ............... 504 $ 14.72
October 31, 1998 ............... 328 $ 10.85
October 30, 1999 ............... 697 $ 10.46
The following tables summarize information about options outstanding at
October 30, 1999:
Outstanding Options Exercisable options
- ----------------------------------------------------- -------------------------
Weighted
average Weighted Weighted
Number of contractual average Number of average
Range of shares life exercise shares exercise
Exercise Prices outstanding (in years price exercisable price
- ----------------------------------------------------- ------------------------
$ 7.25 - 7.25 432,314 9.10 $ 7.25 58,262 $ 7.25
8.50 - 10.00 175,890 8.44 9.41 64,828 9.54
10.13 - 10.13 772,802 8.51 10.13 298,452 10.13
10.38 - 12.63 371,913 7.51 10.97 229,233 10.93
12.75 - 21.50 53,926 5.83 15.46 46,343 15.56
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$ 7.25 - 21.50 1,806,845 8.34 $ 9.70 697,118 $ 10.46
========== ==========
These options will expire if not exercised at specific dates ranging from
November 1998 to October 2008.
Stock Based Compensation. As permitted under Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 123 (FAS 123), "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation," the Company has elected to follow Accounting Principles Board
Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" (APB 25), and related
interpretations, in accounting for stock-based awards to employees. Under APB
25, the Company generally recognized no compensation expense with respect to
such awards since the exercise price of such grants were at the market price of
the Company's stock on the date of such grants.
Pro forma information regarding net income (loss) and net income (loss) per
share is required by FAS 123 as if the Company had accounted for its stock-based
awards to employees under the fair value method of FAS 123. The fair value of
the Company's stock-based awards to employees was estimated using a
Black-Scholes option pricing model, which was developed for use in estimating
the fair value of traded options which have no vesting restrictions and are
fully transferable. In addition, the Black-Scholes model requires the input of
highly subjective assumptions, including the expected stock price volatility.
Because the Company's stock-based awards to employees have characteristics
significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the
subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in
management's opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable
single measure of the fair value of its stock-based awards to employees. The
fair value of the Company's stock-based awards to employees was estimated
assuming no expected dividends and the following weighted-average assumptions:
Option Plans Purchase Plans
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1999 1998 1997 1999 1998 1997
- --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------
Expected life in years .. 4.0 4.0 4.0 0.5 0.5 0.5
Expected stock price
volatility factors ... 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.5
Risk-free interest rate
percentage ........ 4.9 5.5 6.0 4.9 5.5 5.4
For pro forma purposes, the estimated fair value of the Company's
stock-based awards is amortized over the options' vesting period for Option
Plans and the six-month purchase period for the Purchase Plan.
The Company's reported and pro forma information follows:
(In thousands, except per share data) 1999 1998 1997
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Net income (loss) - as reported ... $ 393 $(12,174) $ (1,678)
Net income (loss) - pro forma ..... $ (1,042) $(14,027) $ (6,427)
Diluted income (loss) per share
- as reported ................... $ 0.06 $ (1.77) $ (.24)
Diluted income (loss) per share
- pro forma ..................... $ (0.17) $ (2.04) $ (.93)
The weighted-average estimated fair value of employee stock options granted
were $5.46, $6.77 and $6.89 per share for fiscal 1999, 1998 and 1997,
respectively. The weighted-average estimated fair value of employee stock
purchase rights granted under the Purchase Plan were $3.69, $4.25, and $4.30,
for fiscal 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
The effects on pro forma disclosures of applying FAS No. 123 are not likely
to be representative of the effects on pro forma disclosures of future years.
Because FAS 123 is applicable only to options granted subsequent to October 28,
1995, its pro forma effect will not be fully reflected until approximately
fiscal 2000.
In June 1997, the Company offered all employees the option to exchange
their stock options on a 5 for 4 share exchange ratio at the current market
price, with no change in the stock options vesting periods. As a result of this
offer, stock options to purchase 809,000 shares of common stock with a weighted
average exercise price of $16.50 per share were canceled or amended to stock
options to purchase 641,000 shares with an exercise price of $10.38 per share.
In June 1998, the Company offered all employees and directors the option to
reprice their stock options to the then-current market price with a restart of
the options vesting periods. As a result of this offer, 904,000 shares of common
stock with a weighted average exercise price of $16.21 per share were canceled
or amended to stock options with an exercise price of $10.13 per share.
Employee Benefit Plan. The Company has an employee savings plan, which
qualifies under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code (the 401(k) Plan).
Under the 401(k) Plan, all eligible employees may defer from 1% to 20% of their
pre-tax compensation, but not more than statutory limits. The Company is allowed
to make contributions as defined in the 401(k) Plan and as approved by the Board
of Directors. In December 1996 the Board of Directors approved a matching
program, not to exceed $500 per eligible employee. Company contributions of
$843,000 were made through fiscal 1999. The Company contributed $130,000,
$181,000, and $205,000, in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
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NON-RECURRING CHARGES
During the third quarter of fiscal 1998 the Company purchased substantially
all of the assets of The Telephone Connection, Inc. ("TTC") for approximately
$11.6 million in cash, including transaction costs of approximately $0.4
million. During this quarter the Company wrote off $5.0 million of IPR&D. See
Acquisition and Divestiture note.
In December 1997, representatives of Lucent Technologies ("Lucent")
informed the Company that they believed that the Company's products may infringe
upon certain patents issued to Lucent, and that Lucent was seeking compensation
for any past infringement by the Company. During the third quarter of fiscal
1998 the Company accrued $7.6 million, $5.6 million of this amount was recorded
as a non-recurring charge. See Commitments and Contingencies note.
During the second quarter of fiscal 1997, the Company recorded
restructuring and other charges of $3.3 million. These expenses consisted of
$2.4 million in restructuring charges and $0.9 million in expenses associated
with the termination of acquisition discussions with Voice-Tel Enterprises and
Voice-Tel Network ("Voice-Tel"). The restructuring charges primarily represent
termination benefits for approximately 40 employees from all functions of the
Company and costs associated with the resignation of the Company's president and
chief executive officer. The Company restructured its business to align its
operational expenses with its anticipated revenue levels. Cash payment
termination benefits of $0.3 million and $1.8 million were paid in fiscal 1998
and 1997, respectively.
OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSE, NET
Other income and expense, net consists of:
(In thousands) 1999 1998 1997
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Investment income ....................... $ 2,504 $ 3,053 $ 2,645
Interest expense ........................ (14) (100) (103)
Other ................................... (68) 14,192 3,572
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$ 2,422 $ 17,145 $ 6,114
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On May 8, 1998, the Company licensed and sold certain Customer Premise
Equipment ("CPE") business unit assets to Mitel Corporation ("Mitel") for a
total purchase price of $26.8 million in cash, and Mitel assumed certain of the
Company's liabilities. The Company recorded a pre-tax gain of approximately
$14.3 million, computed as the difference between the net carrying value of the
tangible and intangible assets sold and the liabilities assumed by the Company
and the purchase price.
During fiscal 1997 the Company sold its Text-to-Speech business to Learnout
& Hauspie Speech Products ("L&H") for $5.0 million in L&H common stock. The
Company recorded a pre-tax gain, computed as the difference between the fair
market value of the shares received at closing and the net carrying value of
related Text-to-Speech tangible and intangible assets of approximately $3.6
million. The Company subsequently sold this common stock for an additional gain
of approximately $0.3 million which was included in investment income.
INCOME TAXES
Income tax provisions have been determined in accordance with statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 109 - "Accounting for Income Taxes" (FAS
109). The components of the provision for income taxes are as follows:
(In thousands) 1999 1998 1997
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Federal
Current ...................... $ (60) $ 421 $(1,475)
Deferred ..................... 325 (325) 2,023
State
Current ...................... 41 83 35
Foreign
Current ...................... 234 200 250
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$ 540 $ 379 $ 833
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The total provision for income taxes differs from the amount computed by
applying the federal statutory income tax rate to income before taxes as
follows:
1999 1998 1997
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Income tax (benefit) computed at
federal statutory rate ..................... 34.0% (34.0)% (34.0)%
State taxes, net of federal benefit .......... 3.0 0.5 2.7
Foreign taxes ................................ 25.1 1.7 29.6
Goodwill amortization ........................ -- -- 36.0
Adjustment to valuation allowance ............ (9.9) 33.5 49.0
Other individually immaterial items .......... 5.7 1.5 15.3
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Effective tax rate ........................... 57.9% 3.2% 98.6%
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Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences
between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting
purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of
deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
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(In thousands) 1999 1998
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Deferred tax liabilities
Difference in accounting periods ........ $ (1,593) $ (1,660)
Deferred tax assets
Net operating loss carryforwards ........ 1,471 867
Tax credit carryforwards ................ 3,281 3,410
Fixed assets ............................ 2,595 2,750
Allowance for doubtful accounts ......... 675 740
Other accruals and reserves not currently
deductible for tax purposes ........... 7,400 8,354
Inventory valuation accounts ............ 90 203
Other ................................... -- 41
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15,512 16,365
Valuation allowance ..................... (13,919) (14,380)
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1,593 1,985
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Total deferred taxes .................... $ -- $ 325
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The change in the valuation allowance was a net decrease of $461,000, and a
net increase of $5,091,000, and $2,933,000, for 1999, 1998 and 1997,
respectively. Approximately $1,267,000 of the valuation allowance is related to
stock options, the benefits of which will be credited to additional paid-in
capital when realized.
As of October 30, 1999, the Company has federal tax net operating loss
carryforwards of approximately $4,265,000, which will expire beginning in 2001
through 2018, if not utilized. Also available at October 30, 1999 are tax credit
carryforwards for federal and state income tax purposes of approximately
$1,916,000 and $2,067,000, respectively, which will expire beginning in 2002 if
not utilized. Utilization of a portion of the federal net operating loss
carryforwards and the deduction equivalent of approximately $118,000 of tax
credit carryforwards are limited, due to the application of the change in
ownership provisions of Sections 382 and 383 of the internal Revenue Code of
1986, as amended.
OPERATING SEGMENT, CUSTOMER, AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
The Company has adopted SFAS No. 131, Disclosures about Segments of an
Enterprise and Related Information, in the fiscal year ended October 30, 1999.
SFAS 131 establishes standards for the reporting of operating segment
information in annual financial statements and requires selected information for
those segments to be presented in interim financial reports. SFAS No. 131 also
establishes standards for related disclosures about products and services and
geographic areas. Operating segments are identified as components of an
enterprise about which separate discrete financial information is available for
evaluation by the chief operating decision maker, or decision making group, in
making decisions how to allocate resources and assess performance. The Company's
chief decision-maker, as defined under SFAS No. 131, is the Chief Executive
Officer. To date, the Company has viewed its operations and manages its business
as principally one segment: the design, manufacture and marketing of enhanced
services for the service provider market. As a result, the financial information
disclosed herein, represents all of the material financial information related
to the Company's principal operating segment.
Sprint accounted for approximately 16% of net revenue in fiscal 1999. No
customer represented more than 10% of net revenue in fiscal years 1998 and 1997.
A significant portion of the Company's net revenue is attributable to a limited
number of customers. The Company's top five customers, representing a
combination of major distributors and service providers, accounted for
approximately 45%, 32%, and 28% of the Company's net revenue in fiscal 1999,
1998 and 1997, respectively, although the Company's five largest customers were
not the same in these periods.
The Company operates in four geographic regions: the United States,
Caribbean and Latin America (CALA), Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and
Asia Pacific. Sales were made from the United States and export sales were 36%,
46%, and 44% of net sales in 1999, 1998, and 1997, respectively. However,
virtually all products are developed and produced in the United States and are
exported for foreign sales. Further, virtually all assets are in the United
States (including CALA, which is managed out of the Miami office) as shown in
the following tables.
(In thousands) 1999 1998 1997
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Operating income (loss)
United States ................. $ 8,724 $(18,183) $ 2,155
CALA .......................... (3,272) (3,212) (2,643)
EMEA .......................... (2,978) (3,267) (3,042)
Asia Pacific .................. (3,963) (4,278) (3,429)
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Total operating income ............ $ (1,489) $(28,940) $ (6,959)
========= ========= =========
Long-lived assets
United States ................. $ 3,858 $ 6,281 $ 12,538
CALA .......................... 86 132 167
EMEA .......................... 92 95 36
Asia Pacific .................. 26 145 152
--------- --------- ---------
Total long-lived assets ........... $ 4,062 $ 6,653 $ 12,893
========= ========= =========
All other identifiable assets
United States ................. $ 73,355 $ 87,774 $ 85,667
CALA .......................... -- -- --
EMEA .......................... 509 87 367
Asia Pacific .................. 828 1,463 993
--------- --------- ---------
Total all other identifiable assets $ 74,692 $ 89,324 $ 87,027
--------- --------- ---------
Total identifiable assets ......... $ 78,754 $ 95,977 $ 99,920
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QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
(In
thousands,
except Net Income (Loss)
per Operating ------------------ Stock
share Net Gross Income Per Price Range
data) Revenue Margin (Loss) Amount Share(1) Shares(1) High-Low
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1999
Q1 $20,233 $11,299 $(1,174) $ (679) $ (.10) 6,572 $ 12.00 - 7.06
Q2 20,835 12,067 (752) (192) (.03) 6,332 12.00 - 7.25
Q3 21,016 11,910 (650) (175) (.03) 6,071 10.13 - 8.00
Q4 21,239 14,165 1,087 1,439 .24 6,111 12.00 - 8.50
----------------------------------------
$83,323 $49,441 $ (1,489) $ 393 $ .06 6,331 $ 12.00 - 7.06
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1998 (as reported)
Q1 $ 18,158 $ 9,087 $ (6,626) $(5,978) $ (.85) 7,016 $ 18.00-11.06
Q2 21,202 11,049 (5,147) (4,606) (.66) 6,996 14.06-11.63
Q3 (2) 18,143 9,306 (15,176) (266) (.04) 6,885 13.75-10.13
Q4 20,084 10,492 (1,991) (1,324) (.20) 6,634 11.50-5.63
----------------------------------------
$ 77,587 $ 39,934 $(28,940) $(12,174) $ (1.77) 6,883 $ 18.00-5.63
========================================
1998 (Pro Forma) (3)
Q1 $ 12,816 $ 6,023 $ (7,540) $ (6,876) $ (.98) 7,016
Q2 15,524 7,821 (6,210) (5,658) (.81) 6,996
Q3 (2) 18,266 9,242 (10,753) (10,138) (1.47) 6,885
Q4 20,084 10,492 (1,991) (1,324) (.20) 6,634
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$ 66,690 $ 33,578 $(26,494) $(23,996) $ (3.49) 6,883
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(1) Represents the computation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per
share. Net income (loss) per share is computed independently for each of the
quarters presented and therefore may not sum to the total for the year.
(2) During the third quarter of fiscal 1998 the Company purchased
substantially all of the assets of The Telephone Connection, Inc. ("TTC") for
approximately $11.6 million in cash, including transaction costs of
approximately $0.4 million. The third quarter was restated; see Acquisition and
Divestiture note.
In December 1997, representatives of Lucent Technologies ("Lucent")
informed the Company that they believed that the Company's products may infringe
upon certain patents issued to Lucent, and that Lucent was seeking compensation
for any past infringement by the Company. The Company settled this dispute by
signing a patent license agreement and paying Lucent $9.2 million. The Company
recorded $5.6 million as a non-recurring charge in the third fiscal quarter. See
Commitments and Contingencies note.
(3) The pro forma information represents the combined results of operations
of the Company, plus TTC, as adjusted to reflect the amortization of intangible
assets acquired in the purchase, less the CPE Sale, as if each of these
transactions had occurred at the beginning of fiscal 1998. The pro forma
statements exclude the gain realized on the CPE Sale and exclude the
non-recurring charge of the write-off of the IPR&D acquired in the TTC
transaction. This summary does not purport to be indicative of what operating
results would have been had these transactions been made as of the beginning of
fiscal 1998 nor are they necessarily indicative of future operating results.
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The Company's Common Stock is traded on the over-the-counter market and is
quoted on The Nasdaq National Market System under the symbol CGRM. As of October
30, 1999, there were approximately 324 stockholders of record. The Company has
not paid and does not anticipate paying cash dividends on its common stock in
the foreseeable future.
SUBSEQUENT EVENT (UNAUDITED)
In November 1999 the Securities and Exchange Commission commenced a civil
action against Credit Bancorp, N.V. and certain entities and individuals
affiliated with it, alleging numerous violations of the federal securities laws
relating to Credit Bancorp's "insured credit facility program." The Company
entered into a credit facility with Credit Bancorp in August 1999. The SEC
alleges that the Credit Bancorp defendants induced investors to place restricted
securities in trust accounts with Credit Bancorp, which securities Credit
Bancorp improperly either sold or used to obtain margin loans and converted the
proceeds. While the Company is not identified as an investor in the SEC
complaint, the Credit Bancorp credit facility entered into by the Company is
similar to the "insured credit facility" described in the SEC complaint and the
SEC recognizes the Company as an investor in the insured credit facility
program.
Pursuant to the credit facility, the Company pledged 900,000 shares of its
treasury stock to Credit Bancorp as security for borrowings under the credit
facility. Credit Bancorp agreed that the Centigram treasury shares were to be
placed in a trust account and were not to be sold, pledged, margined or
otherwise transferred. Contrary to the express terms of the credit facility,
Credit Bancorp placed at least 675,000 Centigram treasury shares in margin
accounts and these treasury shares secure outstanding margin loans. In December
1999 the Company terminated the Credit Bancorp credit facility and demanded the
return of the treasury shares. The Company did not borrow any funds under the
Credit Bancorp credit facility. For a description of certain terms of the Credit
Bancorp credit facility, see "Lines of Credit" note.
Upon the request of the SEC, the United States District Court for the
Southern District of New York issued a temporary restraining order against the
Credit Bancorp defendants prohibiting any further violation of the federal
securities laws. The court appointed a fiscal agent to review and approve future
Credit Bancorp transactions, including the sale of any securities pledged by its
customers. The fiscal agent has reported to the Company that none of the 900,000
treasury shares has been sold by Credit Bancorp and that all Centigram treasury
shares remain in Credit Bancorp brokerage accounts. The court also froze the
assets of the Credit Bancorp defendants, including the Centigram treasury
shares. In connection with its action against the Credit Bancorp defendants, the
SEC has subpoenaed the Company to produce all documents relating to its Credit
Bancorp credit facility. The Company has and intends to cooperate fully with the
SEC.
The fiscal agent has advised the Company that he believes that as of
December 29, 1999 Credit Bancorp had approximately $173,000,000 in assets and
that the shortfall between the aggregate amount invested by all Credit Bancorp
customers in the insured credit facility program and available assets is
approximately $50,000,000. Based upon the SEC's prior practice, it is likely
that the SEC will request the court to allocate the available assets pro rata
among all the Credit Bancorp customers. In that event, the Company may have to
bear a portion of the aggregate loss suffered by the Credit Bancorp customers
even though none of the treasury shares has been sold. The Company will request
the court to direct the fiscal agent to return the Centigram treasury shares
without any contribution or other payment by the Company. The Company cannot
predict with any certainty whether the court will grant its request for the
return of the treasury shares.
Any shortfall between the aggregate amount invested by Credit Bancorp
customers in the insured credit facility program and available Credit Bancorp
assets may be reduced by the availability of insurance. Credit Bancorp
maintained insurance policies through Lloyd's of London that may provide
coverage for some or all of the losses. The fiscal agent has made a claim
against these insurance policies. It is uncertain, however, whether the insurer
will acknowledge coverage, whether the insurance would cover all losses and, if
covered, when insurance proceeds would be available. Any shortfall may also be
reduced to the extent the SEC is able to recover from the individual defendants
any proceeds from the improper sales and margin loans. However, it is not
possible to predict with any certainty whether the SEC will be successful in
recovering any proceeds from the individual defendants.
Given the uncertainties relating to the aggregate amount of the loss
suffered by, and the assets available to satisfy the claims of, the Credit
Bancorp customers, including the availability of insurance, and the actions the
court may take with respect to the distribution of the available assets, the
Company cannot predict with any certainty whether it will be required to bear a
portion of the aggregate loss suffered by Credit Bancorp customers. If the
Company does not fully recover its treasury shares, it is anticipated that such
loss will be reflected within stockholders' equity and, possibly, as a reduction
in per share earnings available for common shareholders.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STOCKHOLDERS
CENTIGRAM COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Centigram
Communications Corporation as of October 30, 1999 and October 31, 1998 and the
related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity,
comprehensive income (loss) and cash flows for the three years in the period
ended October 30, 1999. Our audits also included the financial statement
schedule listed in the index at Item 14(a). These financial statements and
schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility
is to express an opinion on these financial statements and schedule based on our
audits.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audit provides 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 Centigram
Communications Corporation at October 30, 1999 and October 31, 1998 and the
consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for the three years in
the period ended October 30, 1999, in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement
schedule, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as
a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth
therein.
/s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
San Jose, California
November 23, 1999
<PAGE>
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND OTHER OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the
Proxy Statement for the Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders scheduled to be
held on March 28, 2000, under the headings "Proposal No. 1" and "Management".
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the
Proxy Statement for the Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders, scheduled to
be held on March 28, 2000, under the heading "Executive Officer Compensation".
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the
Proxy Statement for the Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders, scheduled to
be held on March 28, 2000, under the heading "Security Ownership of Management".
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the
Proxy Statement for the Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders, scheduled to
be held on March 28, 2000, under the heading "Certain Transactions".
PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(A) 1. THE FOLLOWING CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF CENTIGRAM Page
COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION ARE INCLUDED IN ITEM 8:
Report of Independent Auditors ................................ 40
Consolidated Balance Sheets--October 30, 1999 and
October 31, 1998 ............................................ 20
Consolidated Statements of Operations--Years ended
October 30, 1999, October 31, 1998, and November 1, 1997...... 21
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity--Years
ended October 30, 1999, October 31, 1998, and
November 1, 1997 ............................................ 22
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - Years
ended October 30, 1999, October 31, 1998,
and November 1, 1997 ........................................ 22
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows--Years ended
October 30, 1999, October 31, 1998, and November 1, 1997 ..... 23
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements--October 30, 1999,
except the notes "Pro Forma Information (Unaudited),"
"Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)," and "Subsequent
Event (Unaudited)".............................. ............ 24
(A) 2. FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE: The following financial schedule of the
Registrant for the years ended October 30, 1999, October 31, 1998,
and November 1, 1997.
Schedule II--Valuation and Qualifying Accounts ................. 45
Schedules not listed above have been omitted because they are not
applicable or are not required or the information required to be set forth
therein is included in the consolidated financial statements or notes.
(B) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
October 27, 1999, amendment to Preferred Shares Rights Agreement dated
October 20, 1992.
(C) EXHIBITS
The Company will furnish to any stockholders who so request a copy of this
Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, including a copy of any Exhibit
listed below, provided that the Company may require payment of a reasonable
fee not to exceed its expense in furnishing any such Exhibit.
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Exhibit
Number Exhibit Description
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3.1 Second Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Registrant.(1)
3.2 Bylaws of Registrant.(1)
4.1 Preferred Shares Rights Agreement dated as of October 20, 1992 by and
between Registrant and The First National Bank of Boston.(2)
4.2 Amendment to Preferred Shares Rights Agreement dated April 26, 1999.(9)
4.3 Amendment to Preferred Stock Rights Agreement dated January 13, 1995. (10)
4.4 Amendment to Preferred Stock Rights Agreement dated October 27, 1999. (11
10.1 Amended and Restated 1987 Incentive Stock Option Plan.(4)
10.2 Amended and Restated 1991 Employee Stock Purchase Plan.(4)
10.3 Settlement Agreement and Cross-License between the Company and VMX, Inc.
dated June 29, 1990.(1)+
10.4 Standard Triple Net Industrial Lease between the Company and Pactel
Properties dated May 30, 1990.(1)
10.7 Form of Change of Control Agreement.(1)
10.8 Employment Agreement dated February 22, 1985 by and between Registrant and
George H. Sollman, as amended.(1)
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Exhibit
Number Exhibit Description
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10.11Credit Agreement dated as of March 28, 1994 by and between the Registrant
and Silicon Valley Bank.(4)
10.12Industrial Lease Agreement dated June 7, 1993 between the Company and
Aetna Life Insurance Company.(3)
10.13Loan Modification Agreement entered into as of April 21, 1995 between the
Registrant and Silicon Valley Bank.(5)
10.14Loan Modification Agreement entered into as of September 12, 1995 between
the Registrant and Silicon Valley Bank.(5)
10.15 1995 Nonstatutory Stock Option Plan.(5)
10.16Amendment to Triple Net Industrial Lease Between the Company and
Bryan/Cilker Properties (successor in interest to Pactel Properties) dated
December 23, 1996.(6)
10.17 1997 Stock Plan.(6)
10.18Promissory Note dated April 15, 1996 between the Company and George H.
Sollman. (6)
10.19Standard Triple Net Industrial Lease between the Company and Sobrato
Interests III dated December 20, 1996. (6)
10.20Standard Triple Net Industrial Lease between the Company and Sobrato
Interests III dated December 20, 1996. (6)
10.21Amended and Restated Loan Agreement entered into April 30, 1997 between the
Company and Silicon Valley Bank and Bank of Hawaii.(7)
10.22Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release between the Company and George H.
Sollman dated August 1, 1997.(7)
10.23Promissory note dated February 18, 1997 between the Company and Dennis L.
Barsema.(7)
10.24Settlement Agreement and General Release dated October 4, 1997 between the
Company and Dennis L. Barsema.(7)
10.25 Termination of Build to Suit Leases and Loan to Sobrato Interests III.(7)
10.26Amendment to Amended and Restated Loan Agreement entered into May 30, 1998
between the Company and Silicon Valley Bank and Bank of Hawaii. (8)
10.27Patent License Agreement between Lucent Technologies, Inc. and the Company
effective as of October 1, 1998. (8)
10.28Employment Agreement dated October 27, 1997 by and between Registrant and
Robert L. Puette. (8)
10.29Amendment dated November 23, 1998 to Industrial Lease Agreement dated June
7, 1993 between the Company and Aetna Life Insurance Company.
21.1 List of Subsidiaries of Registrant.
23.1 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP Independent Auditors.
27.1 Financial Data Schedule.
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(1) Incorporated by reference to the Form S-1 Registration Statement as filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 10, 1991
(Registration No. 33-42039).
(2) Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-A Registration Statement as filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 3, 1992.
(3) Incorporated by reference to Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 1993.
(4) Incorporated by reference to Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 1994.
(5) Incorporated by reference to Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 1995.
(6) Incorporated by reference to Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 1996.
(7) Incorporated by reference to Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 1997.
(8) Incorporated by reference to Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 1998.
(9) Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K dated April 26, 1994.
(10) Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K dated January 13, 1995.
(11) Incorporated by reference to the Form 8-K dated October 27, 1999.
+ Confidential treatment requested as to certain portions filed separately
with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
<PAGE>
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.
CENTIGRAM COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
Date: January 21, 2000 By: /s/ Robert L. Puette
------------------------- -------------------------------------
President and Chief Executive Officer
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears
below constitutes and appoints Robert L. Puette and Thomas E. Brunton, jointly
and severally his attorneys-in-fact, each with the power of substitution for him
in any and all capacities, to sign any amendments to this Report on Form 10-K,
and to file the same with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection
therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, hereby ratifying and
confirming all that each of said attorneys-in-fact, or his substitute or
substitutes, may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
/s/ Robert L. Puette President, Chief Executive January 21, 2000
- ----------------------- Officer, Director
Robert L. Puette (Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ Thomas E. Brunton Senior Vice President and January 21, 2000
- ----------------------- Chief Financial Officer
Thomas E. Brunton (Principal Accounting and
Financial Officer)
/s/ James H. Boyle Director January 21, 2000
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James H. Boyle
/s/ Douglas Chance Director January 21, 2000
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Douglas Chance
/s/ David S. Lee Director January 21, 2000
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David S. Lee
/s/ Dean O. Morton Director January 21, 2000
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Dean O. Morton
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CENTIGRAM COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Additions Additions Balance
Balance at Charged to Charged to at
Description Beginning Costs and Other End of
(in thousands) of Period Expenses Accounts(2) Deductions(1) Period
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Year ended October 30, 1999
Allowance for doubtful
accounts ........... $ 744 $ 160 $ -- $ 18 $ 922
Product return reserve 1,175 -- (225) -- 950
Year ended
October 31, 1998
Allowance for doubtful
accounts ........... $ 774 $ 160 $ -- $ (190) $ 744
Product return reserve 950 -- 225 -- 1,175
Year ended
November 1, 1997
Allowance for doubtful
accounts ........... $ 955 $ 160 $ -- $ (341) $ 774
Product return reserve 1,100 -- (150) -- 950
(1) Write-offs of uncollectible accounts, net of recoveries. (2) The product
return reserve is charged to revenue.
EXHIBIT 21.1
LIST OF SUBSIDIARIES OF REGISTRANT
Centigram Asia Limited
Centigram Australasia Pty Limited
Centigram Communications (Barbados), Inc.
Centigram Europe B.V.
Centigram UK Limited
CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP, INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement
(Form S-8 Nos. 333-56469, 33-43726, 33-98484, 333-4215, 333-4217, 333-21051,
333-41831, and 333-80999) pertaining to the Amended and Restated 1987 Stock
Option Plan, 1991 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, the 1995 Nonstatutory Stock
Option Plan, 1997 Stock Plan and Stock Option Agreements of Centigram
Communications Corporation of our report dated November 23, 1999, with respect
to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Centigram
Communications Corporation included in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the
year ended October 30, 1999.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
San Jose, California
January 17, 2000
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First Amendment to Industrial Lease Agreement
This First Amendment To Industrial Lease Agreement (this "Amendment") is
made as of November 23, 1998, by and between Aetna Life Insurance Company, a
Connecticut corporation ("Landlord"), and Centigram Communications Corporation,
a Delaware corporation ("Tenant").
Recitals
A. Landlord and Tenant have previously entered into that certain Industrial
Lease Agreement, dated as of June 7, 1993 (the "Lease"), which Lease covers
certain premises consisting of approximately thirty-four thousand seven hundred
thirty-four (34,734) rentable square feet located at 199 Tasman Drive, San Jose,
California. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the
meanings ascribed to them in the Lease.
B. Tenant has exercised its option (the "Renewal Option") contained in
Addendum Two to the Lease to extend the Term thereof through November 30, 2003
("New Expiration Date").
C. Landlord and Tenant desire to amend the Lease to reflect the extension
of the Term thereof pursuant to the Renewal Option and to make certain
modifications to the Lease, all upon and subject to the terms, covenants and
conditions hereinafter set forth.
Agreement
Now Therefore, in consideration of the agreements of Landlord and Tenant
herein contained and other valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency
of which are hereby acknowledged, Landlord and Tenant hereby agree as follows:
1. Extension of Term
The term of the Lease is hereby extended for a period of sixty (60) months,
commencing on December 1, 1998 and expiring on November 30, 2003 (the "Extension
Period"). All references in the Lease to the term of the Lease shall mean the
previous term of the Lease as extended through the Extension Period.
2. "As-Is" Possession
Tenant shall continue to occupy the Premises in its "as-is" condition and
Landlord shall have no obligation to improve, remodel or otherwise alter the
Premises. Nothing contained herein shall be deemed to release Landlord from any
of its covenants or obligations under the Lease.
3. Base Monthly Rent
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Lease, during the
Extension Period, Tenant shall pay Base Monthly Rent in the amounts set forth
below:
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Term: Base Monthly Rent:
- --------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------
December 1, 1998 - November 30, 1999 ..................... $ 57,311.10
December 1, 1999 - November 30, 2000 ..................... $ 59,603.54
December 1, 2000 - November 30, 2001 ..................... $ 61,987.68
December 1, 2001 - November 30, 2002 ..................... $ 64,467.19
December 1, 2002 - November 30, 2003 ..................... $ 67,045.88
4. Additional Rent
(a) Paragraph 4(b) of the Lease is hereby deleted in its entirety and the
following provision is hereby substituted therefor:
(b) Additional Rent. In addition to the Base Rent, Tenant shall pay to
Landlord, in accordance with this Paragraph 4, Tenant's Proportionate
Share(s) of all costs and expenses paid or incurred by Landlord in
connection with the ownership, operation, maintenance, management and
repair of the Premises, the Building, the Outside Areas (as defined in
Paragraph 4(b)(3)) and/or Zanker Northpointe Business Park (the "Project"
or the "Park") or any part thereof (collectively, the "Expenses"),
including, without limitation, all the following items (the "Additional
Rent"):
(b) The phrase "life safety systems" is hereby inserted in Paragraph
4(b)(3) immediately after "sprinkler systems."
(c) Paragraph 4(b)(5) of the Lease is hereby deleted in its entirety and
the following provision is hereby substituted therefor:
(5) Maintenance and Repair Costs. Except for costs which are the
responsibility of Landlord pursuant to Paragraph 12(c) of the Lease, all
costs to maintain, repair, and replace the Premises and/or the Building,
including without limitation, (i) all costs paid under maintenance,
management and service agreements such as contracts for janitorial,
security and refuse removal, (ii) all costs to maintain, repair and replace
the roof coverings of the Building or any part thereof, (iii) all costs to
monitor, maintain, repair and replace the heating, ventilating and air
conditioning systems ("HVAC") and the plumbing, sewer, drainage,
electrical, fire protection, life safety and security systems and other
mechanical and electrical systems and equipment serving the Premises and/or
the Building.
(d) The following provision is hereby added to the Lease as new Paragraph
4(b)(7):
(7) Utilities. The cost of all water, sewer use, sewer discharge fees
and permit costs and sewer connection fees, refuse pick-up, janitorial
service and all other utilities that are not separately metered to Tenant,
and any amounts, taxes, charges, surcharges, assessments or impositions
levied, assessed or imposed upon the Premises, the Building or the Project
or any part thereof, or upon Tenant's use and occupancy thereof, as a
result of any rationing of Utility services or restriction on Utility use
affecting the Premises, the Building and/or the Project.
(e) Paragraph 3 of Addendum One to the Lease is hereby deleted in its
entirety and the following provision is hereby substituted therefor:
Notwithstanding anything in this Paragraph 4(b) to the contrary, with
respect to all sums payable by Tenant as Additional Rent under this
Paragraph 4(b) for the replacement of any item in connection with the
physical operation of the Premises, the Building or the Project (i.e.,
HVAC, roof membrane or coverings and parking area) which is a capital
item the replacement of which would be capitalized under Landlord's
commercial real estate accounting practices, Tenant shall be required
to pay only the prorata share of the cost of the item falling due
within the Term (including any Renewal Term) based upon the
amortization of the same over the useful life of such item, together
with interest thereon at the rate of ten percent (10%) per annum, as
reasonably determined by Landlord in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles, consistently applied
(f) Paragraph 4(v) of Addendum One to the Lease is hereby deleted in its
entirety and the following provision is hereby substituted therefor:
Excess costs incurred due to violation by the Landlord of any of the
terms and conditions of any other leases in the Project; for purposes
of this clause (v), "excess costs" shall mean the excess costs
resulting from such violation and shall exclude the ordinary costs
which would have been incurred in complying with such terms and
conditions absent such violation;
(g) The word "not" is hereby inserted in the second line of Paragraph 4(vi)
of Addendum One to the Lease between the words "would" and "have".
(h) Paragraph 4(ix) of Addendum One to the Lease is hereby deleted in its
entirety and the following provision is hereby substituted therefor:
Excess costs, fines or penalties incurred due to violations by
Landlord of any governmental rule or authority; for purposes of this
clause (ix), "excess costs" shall mean the excess costs resulting from
such violation and shall exclude the ordinary costs which would have
been incurred in complying with such governmental rule or authority
absent such violation;
(i) Paragraph 4(x) of Addendum One to the Lease is hereby deleted in its
entirety.
(j) The word "gross" is hereby inserted in the first line of Paragraph
4(xiii) of Addendum One to the Lease between the words "the" and "negligence".
(k) Paragraph 4(c)(1) of the Lease is hereby deleted in its entirety and
the following provision is hereby substituted therefor:
Upon commencement of this Lease, Landlord shall submit to Tenant an
estimate of monthly Additional Rent for the period between the
Commencement and the following December 31 and Tenant shall pay such
estimated Additional Rent on a monthly basis, in advance, on the first
day of each month. Tenant shall continue to make said monthly payments
until notified by Landlord of a change therein. If at any time or
times Landlord determines that the amounts payable under Paragraph
4(b) for the current year will vary from Landlord's estimate given to
Tenant, Landlord, by notice to Tenant, may revise the estimate for
such year, and subsequent payments by Tenant for such year shall be
based upon such revised estimate; provided, however, that Landlord
shall not revise such estimate more than one (1) time per calendar
year. By April 1 of each calendar year, Landlord shall endeavor to
provide to Tenant a statement ("Expense Statement") showing the actual
Additional Rent due to Landlord for the prior calendar year, to be
prorated during the first year from the Commencement Date. If the
total of the monthly payments of Additional Rent that Tenant has made
for the prior calendar year is less than the actual Additional Rent
chargeable to Tenant for such prior calendar year, then Tenant shall
pay the difference in a lump sum within thirty (30) days after receipt
of such Expense Statement from Landlord. Any overpayment by Tenant of
Additional Rent for the prior calendar year shall be credited towards
the Additional Rent next due.
(l) Paragraph 4(c)(2) of the Lease is hereby deleted in its entirety and
the following provision is hereby substituted therefor:
(2) Landlord's then-current annual operating and capital budgets
for the Building and the Project or the pertinent part thereof shall
be used for purposes of calculating Tenant's monthly payment of
estimated Additional Rent for the current year, subject to adjustment
as provided above. Landlord shall make the final determination of
Additional Rent for the year in which this Lease terminates as soon as
possible after termination of such year. Even though the Term has
expired and Tenant has vacated the Premises, Tenant shall remain
liable for payment of any amount due to Landlord in excess of the
estimated Additional Rent previously paid by Tenant, and, conversely,
Landlord shall promptly return to Tenant any overpayment. Failure of
Landlord to submit statements as called for herein shall not be deemed
a waiver of Tenant's obligation to pay Additional Rent as herein
provided.
(m) The following provision is hereby added to the Lease as new
Paragraph 4(c)(4):
(4) With respect to Expenses which Landlord allocates to the
Building, Tenant's "Proportionate Share" shall be the percentage
set forth in Paragraph 24 of Addendum One to this Lease as
Tenant's Proportionate Share of the Building, as adjusted by
Landlord from time to time in connection with a change in the
physical size of the Premises or the Building. With respect to
Expenses which Landlord allocates to the Project as a whole or to
only a portion of the Project, Tenant's "Proportionate Share"
shall be, with respect to Expenses which Landlord allocates to
the Project as a whole, the percentage set forth in the Basic
Lease Information as Tenant's Proportionate Share of the Project
and, with respect to Expenses which Landlord allocates to only a
portion of the Project, a percentage calculated by Landlord from
time to time in its reasonable discretion and furnished to Tenant
in writing, in either case as adjusted by Landlord from time to
time in connection with a change in the physical size of the
Premises or the Project. No remeasurement shall affect the Base
Rent payable under this Lease by Tenant. Notwithstanding anything
herein to the contrary, Landlord may equitably adjust Tenant's
Proportionate Share(s) for all or part of any item of expense or
cost reimbursable by Tenant that relates to a repair,
replacement, or service that benefits only the Premises or only a
portion of the Building and/or the Project or that varies with
the occupancy of the Building and/or the Project. Without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, Tenant understands and
agrees that Landlord shall have the right to adjust Tenant's
Proportionate Share(s) of any services as reasonably estimated
and determined by Landlord based upon factors such as size of the
Premises and intensity of use of such services by Tenant such
that Tenant shall pay the portion of such charges reasonably
consistent with Tenant's use of such services.
(n) Paragraph 4(d) of the Lease is hereby deleted in its entirety
and the following provision is hereby substituted therefor:
(d) General Payment Terms. The Base Rent, Additional Rent
and all other sums payable by Tenant to Landlord hereunder, if
any, any late charges assessed pursuant to Paragraph 5 below and
any interest assessed pursuant to Paragraph 44 below, are
referred to as the "Rent". All Rent shall be paid without
deduction, offset or abatement in lawful money of the United
States of America. Checks are to be made payable to Aetna Life
Insurance Company and shall be mailed to: IESG ALIC SA50 REI#
7944-Zanker, Department #44466/P.O. Box 44000, San Francisco,
California 94144-4466 or to such other person or place as
Landlord may, from time to time, designate to Tenant in writing.
The Rent for any fractional part of a calendar month at the
commencement or termination of the Lease term shall be a prorated
amount of the Rent for a full calendar month based upon a thirty
(30) day month.
(o) Paragraph 5 of Addendum One to the Lease is hereby deleted in
its entirety and the following provision is hereby substituted
therefor:
Provided Tenant is not in Default under the terms of this Lease
(nor is any event occurring which with the giving of notice or
the passage of time, or both, would constitute a Default
hereunder), Tenant, at its sole expense subject to the last
sentence of this Paragraph 4(e), shall have the right within one
hundred eighty (180) days after the delivery of each Expense
Statement to review and audit Landlord's books and records
regarding such Expense Statement and the Expense Statement for
the prior calendar year for the sole purpose of determining the
accuracy of such Expense Statement(s). Such review or audit shall
be performed by a nationally recognized accounting firm that
calculates its fees with respect to hours actually worked and
that does not discount its time or rate (as opposed to a
calculation based upon percentage of recoveries or other
incentive arrangement), shall take place during normal business
hours in the office of Landlord or Landlord's property manager
and shall be completed within seven (7) business days after the
commencement thereof. If Tenant does not so review or audit
Landlord's books and records, the applicable Expense Statement(s)
shall be final and binding upon Landlord and Tenant. In the event
that Tenant determines on the basis of its review of Landlord's
books and records that the amount of Expenses paid by Tenant
pursuant to this Paragraph 4 for the period covered by such
Expense Statement is less than or greater than the actual amount
properly payable by Tenant under the terms of this Lease, Tenant
shall promptly pay any deficiency to Landlord or, if Landlord
concurs with the results of such audit, Landlord shall promptly
refund any excess payment to Tenant, as the case may be. If
Landlord does not concur with the results of such audit, the
parties shall meet at least two (2) times during the thirty (30)
day period commencing on the date Landlord notifies Tenant of its
disapproval of Tenant's audit and shall attempt to reach
agreement during such period on the audit. If the parties fail to
reach agreement within such thirty (30) day period, then the
parties shall mutually select an accountant with a nationally
recognized accounting firm or, depending on the nature of the
issue in dispute, another appropriate professional (collectively,
the "Independent Professional") who, within thirty (30) days of
his or her selection, shall review Landlord's Expense Statement
and the results of Tenant's audit and make a determination
concerning the results thereof. The decision of the Independent
Professional shall be final and binding on the parties hereto
and, following the rendering of such decision, Tenant shall
promptly pay any resulting deficiency to Landlord or Landlord
shall promptly refund any excess payment to Tenant, as the case
may be. The Independent Professional shall have not less than ten
(10) years of experience in commercial real estate accounting,
finance or law and shall neither be affiliated with nor have
previously performed services for Landlord or Tenant or any
affiliate of either party. The fees of the Independent
Professional shall be paid by Tenant; provided, however, that if
the Independent Professional determines that the applicable
Expense Statement(s) overstate(s) the actual Expenses for the
year(s) in question by more than five percent (5%), then Landlord
shall pay the costs of the audit and the fees of the Independent
Professional.
5. Refurbishment Allowance
Landlord shall provide Tenant with an allowance (the "Refurbishment
Allowance") of Thirty-Four Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Four Dollars ($34,734)
to pay the cost of painting the Premises and/or replacing the existing carpeting
therein with equal or higher-grade carpeting. Landlord shall disburse the
Refurbishment Allowance to reimburse Tenant for out-of-pocket costs actually
incurred in repainting and/or recarpeting the Premises; provided, however, that
Landlord shall have no obligation to make such disbursement until Tenant has
furnished Landlord with invoices and receipts to substantiate such costs and
lien waivers to evidence the lien-free installation of such carpeting. In the
event the cost of such carpeting exceeds the Refurbishment Allowance, then
Tenant shall be solely responsible for the excess cost. If the actual cost of
such carpeting is less than the Refurbishment Allowance, then the Refurbishment
Allowance shall be reduced to equal said actual cost.
6. Renewal Option
(a) Tenant shall have one (1) option (the "Renewal Option") to extend the
Term with for a period of three (3) years and ten (10) months beyond the New
Expiration Date (the "Renewal Term"). The Renewal Option shall be effective only
if Tenant is not in Default under this Lease, nor has any event occurred which
with the giving of notice or the passage of time, or both, would constitute a
Default hereunder, either at the time of exercise of the Renewal Option or the
time of commencement of the Renewal Term. The Renewal Option must be exercised,
if at all, by written notice (the "Election Notice") from Tenant to Landlord
given not more than nine (9) months nor less than seven (7) months prior to the
expiration of the Extension Period. Except as hereinafter provided in this
Paragraph 6(a), any such notice given by Tenant to Landlord shall be
irrevocable. If Tenant fails to exercise the Renewal Option in a timely manner
as provided for above, the Renewal Option shall be void (time being of the
essence) and this Lease shall automatically terminate on the New Expiration Date
without the necessity of notice from either party to the other. The Renewal Term
shall be upon the same terms and conditions as the Extension Period, except that
the annual Base Rent during the Renewal Term shall be equal to the prevailing
market rate for space in similarly situated buildings in the vicinity of the
Building comparable to the Premises in location, size, condition, quality and
type at the commencement of the Renewal Term; provided however that in no event
shall the Base Rent for the Renewal Term be less than the Base Rent for the last
month of the Term. As used herein, the term "prevailing market rate" shall mean
the base annual rental for such comparable space, taking into account any
additional rental and all other payments and escalations payable hereunder and
by tenants under leases of such comparable space, any tenant improvement
allowances, leasing commissions and other monetary concessions offered hereunder
and under such other leases, and the relative creditworthiness of Tenant and
such other tenants. Landlord shall notify Tenant in writing (such notice being
hereinafter referred to as the "Renewal Rate Notice") of the prevailing market
rate for the Renewal Term within thirty (30) days after Landlord's receipt of
the Election Notice. Tenant shall have sixty (60) days after receipt of the
Renewal Rate Notice (the "Response Period") to advise Landlord whether or not
Tenant agrees with Landlord's determination of the prevailing market rate and,
if Tenant disagrees with such determination, to discuss and negotiate such rate
with Landlord. If Tenant agrees with Landlord's determination, or if during the
Response Period the parties agree in writing on a different rental rate, then
Landlord and Tenant shall promptly enter into an amendment to this Lease
providing for the lease of the Premises by Tenant during the Renewal Term upon
the terms stated in the Renewal Rate Notice or such other terms as may be agreed
to by the parties during the Response Period, each in the exercise of its sole
and absolute discretion. If Tenant disputes Landlord's determination of the
prevailing market rate and if the parties fail to agree in writing on a
different rental rate prior to the expiration of the Response Period, Tenant
shall have the right to rescind its Election Notice in writing within the
Response Period and neither party shall have any further rights or obligations
under this Paragraph 6(a). If Tenant fails to provide Landlord with written
notice of rescission prior to the expiration of the Response Period, then Tenant
shall be deemed to have accepted Landlord's determination of the prevailing
market rate (except to the extent that Landlord and Tenant have agreed in
writing on a different rental rate as provided in this Paragraph 6(a)).
(b) Except as expressly provided in Paragraph 6(a) above Tenant shall have
no further options, rights of negotiation or rights to renew or extend the Term
of the Lease. Without limiting the foregoing, Addendum Two to the Lease is
hereby deleted in its entirety.
7. Environmental Covenants
Prior to executing this Amendment, Tenant has completed, executed and
delivered to Landlord a Hazardous Materials Disclosure Certificate ("Initial
Disclosure Certificate"), a fully completed copy of which is attached hereto as
Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference. Tenant covenants,
represents and warrants to Landlord that the information on the Initial
Disclosure Certificate is true and correct and accurately describes the
Hazardous Materials which are being manufactured, treated, used or stored on or
about the Premises by Tenant or Tenant's Agents. Tenant shall, on or about
January 1 of each year during the Term and at such other times as Tenant desires
to manufacture, treat, use or store on or about the Premises new or additional
Hazardous Materials which were not listed on the Initial Disclosure Certificate,
complete, execute and deliver to Landlord an updated Disclosure Certificate
(each, an "Updated Disclosure Certificate") describing Tenant's then current and
proposed future uses of Hazardous Materials on or about the Premises, which
Updated Disclosure Certificates shall be in the same format as that which is set
forth in Exhibit A or in such updated format as Landlord may require from time
to time. Tenant shall deliver an Updated Disclosure Certificate to Landlord not
less than thirty (30) days prior to the date Tenant intends to commence the
manufacture, treatment, use or storage of new or additional Hazardous Materials
on or about the Premises, and Landlord shall have the right to approve or
disapprove such new or additional Hazardous Materials in its sole and absolute
discretion. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in the Lease,
Tenant shall make no use of Hazardous Materials on or about the Premises except
as described in the Initial Disclosure Certificate or as otherwise approved by
Landlord in writing in accordance with this Paragraph 7.
The provisions of this Paragraph 7 shall survive the expiration or earlier
termination of this Lease.
8. Destruction And Damage
Paragraph 22 of the Lease and Paragraphs 9 and 10 of Addendum One thereto
are hereby amended to provide that the time periods specified in Paragraphs
22(a)(1), 22(a)(2), and 22(b) of the Lease and Paragraphs 9 and 10 of Addendum
One shall commence to run on the date Landlord obtains actual knowledge of the
damage or destruction, rather than on the actual date of such damage or
destruction, if different.
9. Brokers
Tenant represents and warrants to Landlord that neither it nor its officers
or agents nor anyone acting on its behalf has dealt with any real estate broker
except Cushman Realty Corporation/Roger Gage, in the negotiating or making of
this Amendment, and Tenant agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Landlord from
any claim or claims, and costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees, incurred
by the Landlord in conjunction with any such claim or claims of any other broker
or brokers to a commission in connection with this Amendment as a result of the
actions of Tenant.
10. Miscellaneous
(a) As amended hereby, the Lease is hereby ratified and confirmed in all
respects. In the event of any inconsistencies between the terms of this
Amendment and the Lease, the terms of this Amendment shall prevail.
(b) This Amendment shall bind and inure to the benefit of Landlord and
Tenant and their respective legal representatives and successors and assigns.
In Witness Whereof, Landlord and Tenant have executed this Amendment as of
the date first above written.
Landlord: Aetna Life Insurance Company,
a Connecticut corporation
By: Allegis Realty Investors llc,
Its Investment Advisor and Agent
By: /s/Sylvia Milikian
Its: Vice President
Tenant: Centigram Communications Corporation,
a Delaware corporation
By: /s/Tom Brunton
Its: Sr. VP and CFO
