UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 1996
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 No. 0 - 20660
COMPUTER CONCEPTS CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 11-2895590
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
80 Orville Drive, Bohemia, N.Y. 11716
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (516) 244-1500
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]
The number of shares of $.0001 par value stock outstanding as of June 6,
1996 was: 64,433,609
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COMPUTER CONCEPTS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION Page
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
as of March 31,1996 and December 31, 1995 1
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the Three Months Ended March 31,1996 and 1995 2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the Three Months ended March 31,1996 and 1995 3
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 4-9
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations 10-12
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 13
Item 2. Changes in Securities 13
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 13
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 13-14
Item 5. Other Information 14
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 14
Signatures 14
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COMPUTER CONCEPTS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
as of March 31, 1996 and December 31, 1995
(in thousands, except share data)
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March 31, December 31,
ASSETS 1996 1995
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(Unaudited)
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CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,166 $ 579
Accounts receivable, net of allowance
for doubtful accounts of $388 and
$539 in 1996 and 1995, respectively 3,073 4,475
Advances to officers 391 385
Inventories 101 123
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 542 431
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Total current assets 7,273 5,993
INSTALLMENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE,
due after one year 769 -
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net 1,478 1,579
SOFTWARE COSTS, net (including $450
held for sale) 2,690 2,950
EXCESS OF COST OVER FAIR VALUE OF NET ASSETS
ACQUIRED, net of accumulated amortization
of $ 1,603 and $1,369 in 1996 and 1995,
respectively 5,323 5,425
OTHER ASSETS 140 134
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$ 17,673 $ 16,081
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 5,658 $ 4,047
Current portion of long-term debt 378 359
Deferred revenues 4,358 4,585
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Total current liabilities 10,394 8,991
DEFERRED REVENUES 943 281
LONG-TERM DEBT 2,702 800
COMMON STOCK SUBJECT TO REDEMPTION 4,000 4,000
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
SHAREHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY:
Common stock, $.0001 par value;
150,000,000 authorized; 59,583,000 shares
in 1996 and 57,475,000 shares in 1995
issued and outstanding 6 6
Additional paid-in capital 54,191 52,406
Accumulated deficit (54,563) (50,403)
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Total shareholders'(deficit) equity (366) 2,009
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$ 17,673 $ 16,081
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<FN>
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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COMPUTER CONCEPTS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands, except per share data)
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1996 1995
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REVENUES:
Software licenses and support $ 4,109 $ 4,108
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COSTS AND EXPENSES:
Cost of revenues and technical support 1,334 1,847
Research and development 354 240
Sales and marketing 1,927 2,548
General and administrative 1,817 1,683
Amortization and depreciation 762 728
Unusual charges 2,075 -
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8,269 7,046
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NET LOSS $(4,160) $(2,938)
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NET LOSS PER SHARE $ (.07) $ (.08)
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING 58,211 36,487
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<FN>
See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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COMPUTER CONCEPTS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
(in thousands)
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1996 1995
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss $ (4,160) $ (2,938)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization:
Software costs 366 243
Property and equipment 160 159
Excess of cost over fair value of
net assets acquired 234 326
Other 2 -
Common stock issued for services 305 -
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable 1,402 (3)
Installment accounts receivable,
due after one year (769) -
Inventories 22 (230)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (111) (138)
Other assets (6) 58
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 1,698 1,250
Deferred revenue 435 (221)
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Net cash used in operating activities (422) (1,494)
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Capital expenditures (59) (308)
Additional consideration for
Softworks acquisition (176) (113)
Capitalization of software development costs (104) (60)
Net change in advances to officers (6) 174
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Net cash used in investing activities (345) (307)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net proceeds from sales of common stock
and options 1,733 1,293
Net change in long-term debt 1,621 177
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Net cash provided by financing activities 3,354 1,470
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH
EQUIVALENTS 2,587 (331)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period 579 501
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period $ 3,166 $ 170
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See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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COMPUTER CONCEPTS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1996 and 1995
1. INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 1996, and the condensed
consolidated statements of operations and cash flows for the three months ended
March 31, 1996, and 1995, have been prepared by the Company without audit. These
interim financial statements include all adjustments, consisting only of normal
recurring accruals, which management considers necessary for a fair presentation
of the financial statements for the above periods. The results of operations for
the three months ended March 31, 1996, are not necessarily indicative of results
that may be expected for any other interim periods or for the full year.
These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in
conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the
year ended December 31, 1995. The accounting policies used in preparing the
condensed consolidated financial statements are consistent with those described
in the December 31, 1995, consolidated financial statements.
2. BUSINESS MATTERS AND LIQUIDITY
Computer Concepts Corp. and subsidiaries (the "Company") design, develop, market
and support information delivery software products, including end-user data
access tools for use in personal computer and client/server environments, and
systems management software products for corporate mainframe data centers.
The Company has incurred consolidated net losses of $4,160,000 for the
three months ended March 31, 1996, and cumulative net losses of $54,563,000
through March 31, 1996. As of March 31, 1996, the Company's current liabilities
exceeded its current assets by $3,121,000 and approximately $730,000 of accounts
payable were past due. The Company is not experiencing difficulty in obtaining
trade credit with customary terms from its vendors. Further, the Company has
accrued and recorded as an unusual charge in the March 31, 1996, condensed
consolidated financial statements, $2,075,000 for a proposed settlement of a
class action suit, wherein $2,000,000 worth of the Company's common stock will
be placed in escrow and $75,000 will be paid in cash. See Note 5d to the
condensed consolidated financial statements. During the three month period ended
March 31, 1996, net cash used in operating activities totaled $422,000,
consisting primarily of an operating net loss of $4,160,000, net of depreciation
and amortization of $762,000, common stock issued for services of $305,000, and
a net change in operating assets and liabilities of $2,671,000. In addition, net
cash used in investing activities of $345,000 consisted primarily of software
development costs, $104,000, the purchase of fixed assets, $59,000, and
additional consideration paid in connection with the Softworks, Inc.
acquisition, $176,000.
The Company does not maintain a credit facility with any financial institution.
These uses of cash have been essentially funded through the issuance of the
Company's common stock as well as cash generated from Softworks, Inc. Although
the Company's liquidity position at March 31, 1996, has been adversely affected
by the aforementioned factors, equity placements during the three months then
ended, have mitigated these factors. During the three months ended March 31,
1996, net proceeds from the sale of common stock and options were $1,733,000. In
addition, the Company received approximately $1,700,000 (net of commissions and
fees) from the sale of convertible debentures.
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COMPUTER CONCEPTS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1996 and 1995
2. BUSINESS MATTERS AND LIQUIDITY (continued)
Subsequent to March 31, 1996, the Company received approximately $5,505,000 from
the sale of additional convertible debentures. The Company believes that these
additional cash infusions will enable it to adequately maintain its operations
at least through September 30, 1997. At May 31, 1996, the Company had cash and
cash equivalents of approximately $7,438,000. Ultimately, however, positive cash
flows from operations will be necessary in order to curtail the Company's
reliance on equity placements.
To achieve positive cash flows from operations, management initiated during
1995, a series of cost saving measures, some of which include, wherever
possible, reductions in staffing, advertising, the use of outside consultants
and marketing costs. The Company has continued these measures in 1996. Further,
the Company has substantially closed down its DBopen product line. During 1995,
the Company significantly curtailed the Superbase operations, and, in April,
1996, ceased Superbase operations by selling off this technology. Subsequent to
March 31, 1996, the Company was awarded a three year contract wherein New York
State may license the use of d.b.Express . During 1995, the Company entered into
development or license agreements with Oracle, IBM, Dell Computers and
Information Builders, Inc., and a sales and marketing agreement with Perot
Systems Corporation. The above referenced agreements and contract do not contain
any sales commitments.
Management's plans are centered on the successful exploitation of the
Company's d.b.Express product. To date, revenues from current versions of
d.b.Express from such agreements have been insignificant. Management expects
that future revenues will support the carrying value of the capitalized software
development costs related to d.b.Express of $1,140,000 at March 31, 1996.
Management believes that the successful implementation of the cost saving
measures and the planned exploitation of its d.b.Express technology will
eventually enable the Company to achieve positive cash flows from operations.
The long-term success of the Company, under its existing business plan, is
dependent upon the Company's ability to generate material d.b.Express sales
revenues.
Subsequent to March 31, 1996, the Company signed an agreement to sell the
technology of its Superbase subsidiary for $450,000, with $200,000 paid at
closing and five monthly payments of $50,000, commencing June 10, 1996. Such
proceeds approximated the carrying value of the underlying software costs.
Certain liabilities, as of the closing, remain the responsibility of the
subsidiary.
The Company has signed a Letter of Intent pertaining to the sale of one of
its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Maplinx, Inc. ("Maplinx"). Financial information
pertaining to this wholly-owned subsidiary as of and for the three months ended
March 31, 1996, and as of and for the year ended December 31, 1995, is
summarized below:
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March 31,1996 December 31, 1995
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Current Assets: $ 788,000 $ 831,000
Total Assets: 1,405,000 1,520,000
Current Liabilities: 920,000 949,000
Total Liabilities: 932,000 963,000
Net Assets: 473,000 557,000
Net Revenues: 864,000 3,780,000
Net Loss: 83,000 508,000
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COMPUTER CONCEPTS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1996 and 1995
2. BUSINESS MATTERS AND LIQUIDITY (continued)
There can be no assurances that the Company will be successful in its attempt to
sell the net assets of this wholly-owned subsidiary.
In connection with the 1993 acquisition of Softworks, Inc. ("Softworks") the
Company is required to make additional contingent purchase consideration
payments to two of Softworks' former shareholders based upon certain product
revenues for the years 1995 through 1998, up to a maximum of $1,000,000 each,
for an aggregate maximum of $2,000,000. Through March 31, 1996, the Company
incurred a liability of $537,000, (of which $496,000 has been paid) to the
non-employee former shareholders, which has been treated as additional
consideration in connection with the acquisition and, accordingly, included in
the excess of cost over the fair value of net assets acquired, as these
individuals did not continue in the employment of the Company subsequent to the
acquisition. No other contingent payments have been made under the terms of this
agreement.
In June, 1994, the Company completed the purchase of the Superbase product
technology and certain related assets from Software Publishing Corp. ("SPC") in
exchange for 2,031,175 shares of the Company's restricted stock, valued at
approximately $4,000,000, and $75,000 in cash. SPC received a valuation
guarantee for the stock issued, and will be permitted to sell such stock in an
orderly manner over a twelve month period following registration, which was
originally required to be completed before December 31, 1994. The agreement
provided that should such registration statement not be effective by December
31, 1994, SPC, at its option, could require the Company to repurchase the shares
issued for the amount of the valuation guarantee.
On January 19, 1995, SPC and the Company entered into an extension
agreement whereby the Company was given an extension to file the registration
statement to February 15, 1995. In exchange for that extension, the Company
agreed to pay SPC $560,000 (the "Penalty Amount"), payable $300,000 in cash in
three monthly installments, and $260,000 in additional shares of Company common
stock. These additional shares also have a valuation guarantee. As a result of
the Company's failure to meet the December 31, 1994, registration statement
filing deadline, the Company recorded the Penalty Amount as an unusual charge in
the December 31, 1994, consolidated statement of operations. As of March 31,
1996, the Company has paid $100,000 of the required $300,000 cash penalty
amount. The extension agreement included a provision that if the Company did not
meet the February 15, 1995 deadline, and the registration was not completed by
May 31, 1995, SPC would be entitled to either of the following (at SPC's
option): (i) the payment of an additional penalty payment equal to $638,400
payable equally in cash and Company common stock, or (ii) the repurchase of the
shares as provided for in the agreement. The Company did not meet the May 31,
1995, requirement and SPC has not exercised its option for either the additional
penalty payment of $638,400 or the repurchase of the shares by the Company as
provided in the agreement. Accordingly, the Company recorded an additional
penalty of $638,400 as an unusual charge in the 1995 consolidated statement of
operations.
The stock issued to SPC is included in the accompanying balance sheet as
"Common Stock Subject to Redemption" which is classified as debt in the event
the Company is required to repurchase the shares at the guaranteed price. In the
event of a valid exercise by SPC to require the Company to repurchase the
shares, the obligation would be payable in two equal installments of $2,000,000,
the first of which would be due upon the closing of the repurchase transaction
and the second installment would be payable one year later.
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COMPUTER CONCEPTS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1996 and 1995
2. BUSINESS MATTERS AND LIQUIDITY (continued)
In the event of a valid exercise by SPC, wherein the Company was required to
repurchase the stock, it has received a firm commitment from a third party to
purchase, at market value, $2,000,000 of the holder's stock.
The Company is a defendant in several lawsuits and class action claims as
described in Note 5d. Based on consultation with legal counsel, the Company and
its officers believe that meritorious defenses exist regarding the lawsuits and
claims, and they are vigorously defending against the allegations. The Company
is unable to predict the ultimate outcome of the claims, which could have a
material adverse effect on the consolidated financial position and results of
operations of the Company. Accordingly, except as expressly discussed herein the
financial statements do not reflect any adjustments that might result from the
ultimate outcome of these litigation matters.
3. RECLASSIFICATIONS
Certain reclassifications have been made to the 1995 financial statements to
conform to the 1996 presentation.
4 SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
a. Authorized Common Shares
On March 20, 1996, the shareholders of the Company approved an increase in
the number of authorized common shares from 60,000,000 to 150,000,000.
b. Sales of Common Stock
During the three month period ended March 31, 1996, the Company consummated
sales of restricted common stock under various private placement agreements.
Proceeds raised from these sales aggregated $1,733,000, net of offering
commissions and expenses estimated to be $297,000. A total of 1,015,000 shares
were sold at a price of $2.00 per share. An additional $1,700,000 (net of
commissions and expenses of approximately $300,000) was raised from the sale of
13% subordinated convertible debentures. Such debentures, with a principal
amount of $2,000,000 mature on March 5, 1998, and are convertible, at the option
of the holder, into the restricted common stock of the Company at a conversion
rate of 67.5% of the average of the five business days closing bid price
immediately preceding the conversion. Any unpaid interest is payable in cash. As
of the filing date, $2,000,000 of such debentures have been converted into the
Company's common stock, and has, accordingly, increased the Company's
shareholders' equity by $2,000,000. Subsequent to March 31, 1996, the Company
received approximately $5,505,000 from the sale of additional convertible
debentures.
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COMPUTER CONCEPTS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1996 and 1995
4. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (continued)
c. Stock Option Plans
On March 20, 1996, the Company's shareholders approved the termination of
the 1993 Stock Option Plan (the "Employees' Plan"), the 1993 Directors, Officers
and Consultants Stock Option Plan (the "DOC Plan"), and the 1993 Prior Services
Stock Option Plan (the "Prior Services Plan") and the adoption of the 1995 Stock
Incentive Plan (the "1995 Incentive Plan"). Further, the Company's shareholders
also approved the Outside Director Stock Option Plan (the "Director Plan").
Directors of the Company who are not full-time employees of the Company are
eligible to participate in the Director Plan.
5. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
a. Contingent Consideration
In connection with the 1993 acquisition of Softworks, the Company is
required to make additional payments to two of Softworks' former shareholders,
based upon certain product revenues for the years 1995 through 1998, up to an
aggregate maximum of $2,000,000. $496,000, treated for accounting purposes as
additional consideration, has been paid thus far through March 31, 1996.
b. Employment Agreements
The Company has entered into various employment agreements with certain key
employees of Softworks and Maplinx for base compensation aggregating $440,000
per year. These agreements expire at various times in 1996 and would be
automatically renewed for succeeding terms of one year unless the Company, or
the employee, gives written notice.
c. Registration Statements/Restricted Securities
The Company has used restricted common stock for the purchase of certain
companies and has sold restricted common stock in private placements. At March
31, 1996, 17,437,000 shares of restricted common stock are issued and
outstanding, exclusive of shares which may be issued in connection with
acquisition related valuation guarantees or stock related valuation guarantees.
The Company is in the process of registering these shares.
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COMPUTER CONCEPTS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1996 and 1995
5. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (continued)
d. Legal Matters
The Company has tentatively agreed to a settlement of a class action suit
known as Cosmas v. DelGiorno, Jr., et al., which is pending in the United States
District Court for the Eastern District of New York. Pursuant to the terms of
the proposed agreement, the Company will deliver common stock, valued at
$2,000,000 into escrow (the "Escrow Shares") upon execution of the stipulation
of settlement and entry of the preliminary order by the court. In addition, the
Company will pay $75,000 in cash. After entry of the preliminary order, the
agreement will be subject to final court approval of the settlement following
notice to the members of the class and a settlement hearing. If the Escrow
Shares have a value of less than $2,000,000, as of the day of the settlement
hearing, as determined by the average closing price of Computer Concepts stock,
as reported in the Wall Street Journal, for the ten consecutive trading days
preceding the settlement hearing, then the Company shall be required to issue
additional shares, up to an amount equal to the original number of Escrow
Shares, to provide for a value of $2,000,000. The Company is in the process of
negotiating the final terms of the stipulation of settlement with plaintiff's
counsel and the terms of such settlement will remain tentative until execution
of the stipulation of settlement. The Company continues to deny any wrongdoing
with respect to this action and seeks to settle this action to avoid further
substantial expense, risk, and inconvenience.
In July, 1995, the Company received notice of an action alleging the
Company had not used its best efforts to register warrants to purchase 500,000
shares of the Company's common stock within 30 days from written notice to the
Company, pursuant to a financial consulting agreement. The Company has
maintained that it has always used, and continues to use its best efforts to
cause the registration of those warrants to occur. However, to avoid the expense
and resolve the uncertainties of litigation, the matter was originally settled
by including 385,000 warrants in the Company's pending registration statement,
with the balance of 115,000 warrants being canceled. As the pending registration
statement has not been amended as of April 15, 1996, the plaintiff has the right
to reinstitute this suit. The Company is unable to predict the ultimate outcome
of this suit and accordingly, no adjustment has been made in the consolidated
financial statements for any potential losses.
In July, 1995, the Company and certain officers received notification that
they have been named as defendants in a class action claim in regard to
announcements and statements regarding the Company's business and products.
During August and September, 1995, four additional, substantially identical,
class action claims were made. In November, 1995, the five complaints were
consolidated into one action. To date, no class action has been certified, and
no damages have been specified in any of these class action claims. Based on
consultation with legal counsel, the Company and its officers believe that
meritorious defenses exist regarding the claims and they are vigorously
defending against the allegations. The Company is unable to predict the ultimate
outcome of these claims, which could have a material adverse impact on the
consolidated financial position and results of operations of the Company, and
accordingly, no adjustment has been made for any potential losses.
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COMPUTER CONCEPTS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1996 and 1995
Results of Operations
Three Months Ended March 31, 1996 Compared with March 31, 1995
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Revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 1996, of $4,109,000 were virtually the
same as the three months ended March 31, 1995, amount of $4,108,000. For the
quarter ending March 31, 1996, sales at Softworks increased by $862,000, while
decreasing at Maplinx - $215,000, and Superbase - $429,000. CCEL (which ceased
operations in 1995) accounted for a $234,000 reduction in sales.
The cost of revenues and technical support has decreased by $513,000 to
$1,334,000 for the period ended March 31, 1996 from $1,847,000 for the prior
year first quarter. The principal factors for this decrease include the
elimination of certain subsidiaries and product lines, as well as various
reductions in overhead.
Research and development costs rose approximately $114,000, due in part, to
increases incurred in further developing d.b.Express technology.
Sales and marketing expenses decreased approximately $621,000 from the first
quarter of the prior year primarily as a result of the elimination of certain
subsidiaries and product lines.
General and administrative costs increased $134,000 to $1,817,000 for the three
months ended March 31, 1996, when compared to the three months ended March 31,
1995. Factors contributing to the increase were costs attributable to the annual
shareholders meeting, accrued late registration costs and accrued consulting
fees.
See Notes 2 and 5d to the condensed consolidated financial statements for
discussions relating to unusual charges incurred during the three months ended
March 31, 1996.
Financial Condition and Liquidity
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The Company has incurred consolidated net losses of $4,160,000 for the
three months ended March 31, 1996, and cumulative net losses of $54,563,000
through March 31, 1996. As of March 31, 1996, the Company's current liabilities
exceeded its current assets by $3,121,000 and approximately $730,000 of accounts
payable were past due. The Company is not experiencing difficulty in obtaining
trade credit with customary terms from the vendors. Further, the Company has
accrued and recorded as an unusual charge in the March 31, 1996, condensed
consolidated financial statements $2,075,000 for a proposed settlement of a
class action suit, wherein $2,000,000 worth of the Company's common stock will
be placed in escrow and $75,000 will be paid in cash. See Note 5d to the
condensed consolidated financial statements. During the three month period ended
March 31, 1996, net cash used in operating activities totaled $422,000,
consisting primarily of an operating net loss of $4,160,000, net of depreciation
and amortization of $762,000, common stock issued for services of $305,000, and
a net change in operating assets and liabilities of $2,671,000. In addition, net
cash used in investing activities of $345,000 consisted primarily of software
development costs, $104,000, the purchase of fixed assets, $59,000, and
additional consideration paid in connection with the Softworks, Inc.
acquisition, $176,000.
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COMPUTER CONCEPTS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1996 and 1995
Financial Conditions and Liquidity (continued)
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The Company does not maintain a credit facility with any financial
institution. These uses of cash have been essentially funded through the
issuance of the Company's common stock as well as cash generated from Softworks,
Inc. Although the Company's liquidity position at March 31, 1996, has been
adversely affected by the aforementioned factors, equity placements during the
three months then ended, have mitigated these factors. During the three months
ended March 31,1996, net proceeds from the sale of common stock and options were
$1,733,000. In addition, the Company received approximately $1,700,000 (net of
commissions and fees) from the sale of convertible debentures. Subsequent to
March 31, 1996, the Company received approximately $5,505,000 from the sale of
additional convertible debentures. The Company believes that these additional
cash infusions will enable it to adequately maintain its operations at least
through September 30, 1997. At May 13, 1996, the Company had cash and cash
equivalents of approximately $8,225,000. Ultimately, however, positive cash
flows from operations will be necessary in order to curtail the Company's
reliance on equity placements.
To achieve positive cash flows from operations, management initiated during
1995, a series of cost saving measures, some of which include, wherever
possible, reductions in staffing, advertising, the use of outside consultants
and marketing costs. The Company has continued these measures in 1996. Further,
the Company has substantially closed down its DBopen product line. During 1995,
the Company significantly curtailed the Superbase operations, and, in April,
1996, ceased Superbase operations by selling off this technology. During the
quarter ended March 31, 1996, the Company was awarded a three year contract
wherein New York State may license the use of d.b.Express . During 1995, the
Company entered into development or license agreements with Oracle, IBM, Dell
Computers and Information Builders, Inc., and a sales and marketing agreement
with Perot Systems Corporation. The above referenced agreements and contract do
not contain any sales commitments.
Management's plans are centered on the successful exploitation of the
Company's d.b.Express product. To date, revenues from current versions of
d.b.Express from such agreements have been insignificant. Management expects
that future revenues will support the carrying value of the capitalized software
development costs related to d.b.Express of $1,140,000 at March 31,1996.
Management believes that the successful implementation of the cost saving
measures and the planned exploitation of its d.b.Express technology will
eventually enable the Company to achieve positive cash flows from operations.
The long-term success of the Company, under its existing business plan, is
dependent upon the Company's ability to generate material d.b.Express sales
revenues.
Softworks sells perpetual and fixed term licenses for its mainframe
products, for which extended payment terms of three to five years may be
offered. In the case of extended payment term agreements, the customer is
contractually bound to equal annual fixed payments. The first year of post
contract customer support, (PCS) is bundled with standard license agreements. In
the case of extended payment term agreements, PCS is bundled for the length of
the payment term. Thereafter, in both instances, the customer may purchase PCS
annually. At March 31, 1996, the amount of such future receivables extending
beyond one year was approximately $769,000, and is included in installment
accounts receivable, due after one year and deferred revenues.
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COMPUTER CONCEPTS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1996 and 1995
Financial Conditions and Liquidity (continued)
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Subsequent to March 31, 1996, the Company signed an agreement to sell the
technology of its Superbase subsidiary for $450,000, with $200,000 paid at
closing and five monthly payments of $50,000, commencing June 10, 1996. Such
proceeds approximated the carrying value of the underlying software costs.
Certain liabilities for this subsidiary remain the responsibility of the
Company.
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COMPUTER CONCEPTS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1996 and 1995
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
See Note 5d to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Item 2. Changes in Securities
Not applicable.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not applicable.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
At the Company's annual shareholders meeting, held March 20, 1996, the
shareholders of the Company elected the individuals identified below as the
Company's Board of Directors. Their terms expire at the next annual
shareholders meeting.
Daniel DelGiorno, Jr., Daniel DelGiorno, Sr. Russell Pellicano,
Jack S. Beige, Esq., Augustin Medina.
The tabulation of the results of the shareholder's vote was 48,206,641 -
For; 80,874 - Against; and 668,863 Abstaining, with minimal non material
additional abstentions regarding each nominee.
A proposal to amend the Certificate of Incorporation to provide for a
classified Board of Directors failed to gain approval by the vote of:
23,777,702 - For; 2,973,360 - Against; and 314,905 Abstained.
A proposal to amend the Company's Certificate of Incorporation to authorize an
increase in the authorized capital from 60,000,000 to 150,000,000 shares of
common stock par value $0.0001 per share was approved according to the
following vote: 47,058,380 - For; 2,421,748 - Against; and 166,737 -
Abstaining.
A proposal to amend the Company's Certificate of Incorporation to authorize
1,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock failed to pass by a vote of 23,248,016 -
For; 3,450,265 - Against; and 367,606 Abstaining.
A proposal to terminate the 1993 Stock Plan and adopt the 1995 Stock Incentive
Plan and approve certain grants under the new plan was approved by the vote
of: 27,282,984 - For; 2,754,256 - Against; and 750,808 - Abstaining.
A proposal to adopt the Outside Director Stock Option Plan was approved by the
vote of: 26,374,169 - For; 2,958,755 - Against; and 602,814 Abstaining.
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COMPUTER CONCEPTS CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 1996 and 1995
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders (continued)
A proposal to ratify the appointment by the Board of Directors of Grant
Thornton LLP as the Company's independent certified public accounting firm for
fiscal 1996, was approved according to the following vote:
48,215,340 - For; 495,435 - Against; and 365,490 Abstaining.
Item 5. Other Information
Not applicable
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
Not applicable.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
COMPUTER CONCEPTS CORP.
/s/Daniel DelGiorno Sr.
Daniel DelGiorno Sr. Chief Executive Officer, June 6, 1996
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/s/George Aronson
George Aronson Chief Financial Officer June 6, 1996
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