SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-KSB
ANNUAL REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 1998 Commission File No. 1-9690
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INTERNATIONAL FIBERCOM, INC.
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(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
Arizona 86-0271282
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(State of Incorporation) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
3410 E. University Drive, Ste. 180
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (602) 941-1900
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act :
Common Stock, no par value
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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 [ ]
Check if there is no disclosure of delinquent filers in response to Item 405 of
Regulation S-B in this Form.[ ]
Issuer's revenues for its fiscal year: $104,975,995
As of March 25, 1999, the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding was
27,078,286 and the aggregate market value of such Common Stock (based on the
closing price on that date) held by non-affiliates of the Registrant was
approximately $163,958,788.
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PART I
ITEM 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
SUMMARY OF OUR BUSINESS
We offer a wide variety of services and equipment to the
telecommunications, cable television and other related industries through nine
wholly-owned subsidiaries. Unless the context requires otherwise, all references
to "we," "our" or "us" refer to International FiberCom, Inc., a corporation
originally incorporated in the state of Arizona on December 29, 1972, and its
subsidiaries. Our subsidiaries are divided into the following three principal
business segments:
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
Our Infrastructure Development Group specializes in two areas. The first is
design, installation and maintenance of fiber-optic cable networks for cable
television and telephone companies, also known as "outside plant development."
The second is systems integration services, which includes design, installation
and maintenance of structured cable systems, network hardware and software and
workstations and related peripherals, primarily within commercial, industrial
and government facilities. We have three subsidiaries in this group:
* Kleven Communications, Inc. ("Kleven");
* Kleven Communications - CA, Inc. ("Kleven-CA"); and
* Concepts in Communication, Inc. ("Concepts").
ENGINEERING
Our Engineering Group specializes in the design of fiber-optic video, voice and
data networks for cable television and telephone companies. This group also
provides project management, construction management and consulting services. We
have one subsidiary in this group:
* Compass Communications, Inc. ("Compass")
EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION
Our Equipment Distribution Group purchases, sells and deals in new and used
telecommunications equipment used in the digital access, switching and transport
systems of telephone companies, and other Fortune 500 companies. We have three
subsidiaries in this group:
* Southern Communications Products, Inc. ("Southern");
* Diversitec, Inc. ("Diversitec"); and
* United Tech, Inc. ("United Tech").
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OTHER SUBSIDIARIES ACQUIRED OR FORMED AFTER THE END OF 1998
In addition to the seven subsidiaries listed above, after the end of 1998 we
acquired one additional company, AeroComm, Inc. ("AeroComm"), for our
Engineering Group and formed another, IFC Staffing, Inc. ("IFC Staffing") which
will offer staffing services to our subsidiaries and other companies. AeroComm
is a manufacturer and installer of specialized wireless telecommunications
equipment used to enhance radio frequency transmission and reception in tunnels,
subways and other confined environments. AeroComm has a patent pending related
to the technology incorporated in its products.
OUR BUSINESS STRATEGY
Our strategy is to be a one-stop solution for the telecommunications
marketplace. This strategy involves offering a wide range of engineering,
consulting and maintenance services for fiber-optic, broadband networks and
systems integrated with local area networks ("LAN") and wide area networks
("WAN") and wireless expertise and capabilities. A LAN is a group of personal
computers linked together in a building or campus to share programs, data,
e-mail, peripherals and other resources. A WAN is a network that covers a large
geographic area, such as a state or country.
HOW WE HAVE PURSUED THIS STRATEGY
In 1997 we began to implement this strategy through the strategic acquisition of
businesses that complemented and enhanced our existing services and products. At
the beginning of 1997 Kleven was our only operating subsidiary. The following
table provides a summary of the acquisitions that we have completed since
January 1997:
1997 ACQUISITIONS
In 1997 we completed three acquisitions which resulted in a significant increase
in our revenues and net income:
* On February 13, 1997, we acquired Concepts in exchange for $4.8
million in cash;
* Effective November 13, 1997, we acquired Compass in exchange for
470,588 restricted shares of common stock; and
* Effective December 1, 1997, we acquired Southern in exchange for $12
million in cash, a promissory note in the initial principal amount of
$3.2 million and $6.2 million in restricted shares of common stock.
1998 ACQUISITIONS
In 1998 we completed two additional material acquisitions and four smaller
acquisitions:
* Effective September 1, 1998, we acquired United Tech in exchange for
1,502,000 restricted shares of common stock;
* Also effective September 1, 1998, we acquired Diversitec in exchange
for 1,752,000 restricted shares of common stock; and
* In addition, we acquired several smaller companies, including General
Communications, Inc. and Communications Center, Inc. (both now a part
of Concepts), Riley Communications, Inc. (now Kleven-CA) and Dumbauld
& Associates (now a part of Compass).
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1999 ACQUISITIONS
To date in 1999 we have completed one small acquisition:
* Effective January 1, 1999, we acquired AeroComm in exchange for
304,908 restricted shares of common stock and $2,050,650 in cash.
INTERNAL GROWTH
In addition to expansion of our service and product offerings through
acquisitions, we have also experienced internal growth as our range of services
and product offerings expanded. Excluding acquisitions the revenues of the
Infrastructure Development Group, the Engineering Group and the Equipment
Distribution Group increased 66%, 46% and 36%, respectively, from 1997 to 1998
on a pro forma basis.
In 1998, we had operations in Arizona, California, Tennessee, Florida,
Georgia and Virginia. Our customers include, among others, Cox Communications,
BellSouth Telecommunications, AT&T Network Systems, Ameritech, Lucent
Technologies, US West, Time Warner, Motorola, Media One, Australia's Optus
Vision, and the City of Phoenix.
OVERVIEW OF THE MARKETS AND INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
THE TELEPHONE AND CABLE TELEVISION INDUSTRIES
The telephone and cable television industries both plan to deliver voice, data,
video and other interactive services to businesses and consumers over digital
networks using fiber-optic technology. These existing and planned communications
networks are often collectively called the "information superhighway." Telephone
and cable television companies are moving to provide services that are expected
to dramatically change basic functions of telephones and cable television in the
home and in business. Such planned services include basic telephone service,
high speed Internet access and data transmission, interactive shopping and
billing, video conferencing, movies-on-demand, pay-per-view events, concerts,
games and classes.
- - - FIBER-OPTICS
The capabilities of fiber-optic cable based systems, along with computers,
digitized data transmission and sophisticated television set-top boxes, will
make these services possible. In fiber-optic communications systems, special
lasers transmit binary messages by flashing on and off at extremely high speeds.
Fiber-optic based systems have a number of features that make them superior to
traditional copper. Fiber-optic cables have little or no signal attenuation,
carry signals over much longer cable run distances, are less susceptibility to
noise, require little or no signal reamplification with its related power
requirements and have little or no susceptibility to transient voltages or
impulses, such as lightning strikes. Further, a fiber-optic cable can transmit
data at speeds over 30 times faster than copper cables.
- - - THE DEMAND FOR SERVICES IS DRIVING THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH SPEED NETWORKS
The demand for services requiring the transmission of voice, video and vast
amounts of data at high speeds is driving the development of high speed, high
volume networks. Fiber-optics has become not only a viable alternative to copper
wiring, but a necessity for any system being designed to handle data traffic.
The development of private network computing has also heightened the need for
seamless transmission of computer data over longer distances.
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- - - THE NATION'S CABLE SYSTEMS NEED TO BE REPLACED WITH FIBER-OPTIC CABLE
TO REMAIN COMPETITIVE
The National Cable Television Association has noted the necessity of rebuilding
the nation's cable systems with fiber-optic cable. Major companies such as Bell
Atlantic Corp., MCI World Com, Inc., Time Warner, Inc and Cox Communications,
Inc. have announced major capital expenditure programs to upgrade their networks
for the information superhighway, including the intention to convert existing
networks to broadband, fiber-optic based systems. These and other companies also
need to replace much of the existing coaxial cable to remain competitive.
- - - WE ARE READY TO MEET THE DEMAND
We believe that we are well positioned to help service the demand anticipated
from these capital expenditure plans. Our future growth and success is dependent
in large part upon continued investment by our customers in telecommunications
plant and equipment. Our customers may, however, postpone, cancel or otherwise
alter their expansion plans for reasons over which we have no control.
- - - THE SYSTEMS INTEGRATION INDUSTRY
In a relatively short period, computer networks have evolved from simple
connections between desktop workstations to complex links between multiple
computer servers, work stations, mainframe computers and peripheral devices. The
shift from a computer room housing one large, shared, mainframe system to
personal computer based networks has changed the emphasis from the processor to
the network architecture. Increases in an organization's informational
productivity are now dependant on its network's ability to process multiple
tasks simultaneously and transport information wherever it is needed.
- - - DEFINITION OF SYSTEMS INTEGRATION
Systems integration is the design, installation and maintenance of these
complicated LANs and multi-locational WANs. The backbone of any LAN or WAN is
cable. In many systems, this backbone is fiber-optic cable along with network
hardware and software and the related data delivery system, rather than the
workstations connected to the system. This backbone is referred to as a
"structured cabling system." Such systems are designed to be adaptable and
provide sufficient capacity for multiple applications, including both voice and
data transmission.
THE EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION
While the need to rebuild traditional telecommunications networks increases, the
existing networks operated by local and long distance exchange carriers, still
operate and require maintenance. Original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs")
continue to roll out new products with new features. These new products are
costly and often incompatible with older technology, making replacement
decisions difficult. Therefore, older technology continues to be employed
domestically and internationally. The secondary equipment market gives end users
alternatives to large capital investments in more costly new technology in cases
where such investments are not economically feasible. The secondary market also
gives end users access to replacement parts for existing systems for which the
OEMs have discontinued lines and no longer provide product support.
OUR SERVICES AND PRODUCTS
INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT
- - - OUTSIDE PLANT DEVELOPMENT
Kleven and Kleven-CA have served the telephone and cable industries since 1977
and 1989, respectively. Both design, install and maintain new fiber-optic based
networks for the telephone and cable television markets in Arizona and
California. They provide aerial cable installation, cable-splicing and
underground cable installation, as well as the installation of all related power
supply, transmission and integration equipment.
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Customers of Kleven and Kleven-CA include, or have included, Cox Communications,
Inc., the City of Phoenix, TCI, Sprint, AT&T, Integrated Technologies, Nielsen
Dillingham, Comcast and US West.
- - - SYSTEMS INTEGRATION SERVICES AND PRODUCTS
We acquired Concepts in January 1997. Concepts was formed in 1983 at the same
time as the divesture of the Bell Telephone Company. Concepts initially planned
to subcontract work from South Central Bell, AT&T and other major corporations,
such as IBM. By 1986, Concepts began marketing its system integration services
to other major end users in Tennessee and surrounding states. This shift in
strategy helped Concepts to grow and increase its gross profit margins, while
many of its competitors continued to languish by providing only subcontracting
services. Concepts capabilities increased as opportunities arose and eventually
it was able to establish itself as a leader in the design and installation of
structured cable systems in Tennessee.
In 1990, Concepts expanded its market focus to become a full service system
integrator offering LAN/WAN hardware, network operating systems, file servers
and workstations in addition to structured cable design and installation. In
1998, Concepts broadened its reach into Memphis, Tennessee and Phoenix, Arizona
through the acquisition of General Communications in Memphis and Communications
Center in Phoenix. Representative customers of Concepts include the State of
Tennessee, Federal Express, Nissan, Nike, Autozone, Gambro Healthcare and
Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corp.
ENGINEERING
Compass, formed in February 1994, is a consulting and engineering firm
specializing in the design of broadband, fiber-optic and coaxial networks.
Compass designs these networks for cable television and telephone companies
using computer aided design and geographic information software. These networks
provide video, voice, data and information services and are essentially the same
type of systems that Kleven and Kleven-CA install for their customers.
Compass also offers "land based development," a service in which Compass maps,
verifies and documents existing network installations. This service frequently
requires the conversion of existing paper documentation into a computer database
using the geographic information software mentioned above. These databases allow
network operators to efficiently and effectively relate their customers, the
demographics of these customers and their existing networks and equipment in a
single system.
For new or planned networks, Compass offers field inventory planning and project
support. This involves collecting and recording all of the information necessary
to plan, design, market and manage a broadband network capable of delivering a
wide range of interactive services. Compass also provides other services,
including construction oversight, existing network evaluation, network plant
testing and training. Representative customers of Compass include, or have
included, Cablevision, Cox Communications, Suburban Cable, Adelphia Cable, TCI,
US West, Time Warner, Motorola, Media One and Australia's Optus Vision.
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EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION
The Equipment Distribution Group supplies the telephone company market with new
and used central office switching gear, which is used as spare parts and to
supplement existing central office installations. The products supplied include
used digital access, switching and transport. Digital access systems are line
systems between a telephone company's central office and each customer. A
switching system effects call connection and routing. A transport system
includes products that carry signals throughout the network.
Southern, based in northern Florida, purchases equipment from most of the
domestic telephone companies and equipment manufacturers, including AT&T, Lucent
Technologies, Nortel, Tellabs, DSC, Alcatel, Fujitsu and ADC. Much of this
equipment is purchased used and Southern will on occasion acquire an entire
central office installation that is being dismantled and replaced. In addition,
Southern purchases spare parts or technically outdated inventory, both new and
used, in bulk from telephone companies and equipment manufacturers.
Diversitec, based in Virginia, purchases and resells both new and used domestic
telephone equipment. Diversitec specializes in new Lucent telecommunications
equipment and serves as a distributor for Lucent product lines as a factory
authorized dealer. Diversitec is currently negotiating with other original
equipment manufacturers to serve as an authorized distributor for their new
equipment.
United Tech, based in southern Florida, also purchases and resells both new and
used domestic telephone equipment. United Tech specializes in Nortel equipment.
This specialization allows it to assemble operable Nortel switches and
line-extensions wired for immediate installation for Nortel customers. The sale
of complete switches and line-extensions allow for higher margins.
The Equipment Distribution Group prices their circuit boards and other telephone
products well below that of comparable new technology. Frequently these surplus,
however new, and used products provide the same capabilities as new products.
The Equipment Distribution Group has developed the ability to locate and acquire
products that have been discontinued by manufacturers at a reasonable cost. They
maintain extensive inventories of products and are able to ship products
overnight in most cases. Southern and Diversitec maintain an the industry
standard ISO 9000 quality control certification. In connection with acquisitions
of Diversitec and United Tech, we entered into three-year employment contracts
with the key employees as of the acquisition dates. The former principal
shareholder at Southern entered into an eighteen month employment contract at
the time of that acquisition, which, with extensions, expires March 31, 1999.
The Equipment Distribution Group's customers include, or have included, Bell
Atlantic, Ameritech, Bell South, US West, Lucent Technologies, AT&T and Nortel.
OUR CUSTOMERS
While each of our subsidiaries operates in a different geographic location
and/or segment of the telecommunications industry, they have a number of
customers in common. In 1998 five major customers accounted for 42% of our total
revenues. These customers included the City of Phoenix with 13% of total
revenue; World Access with 11% of total revenue; and Cox, Nielsen Dillingham and
Gambro Heathcare each with 6% of total revenues. No other customer accounted for
5% or more of our total revenues in 1998.
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CONTRACTS
Under typical installation contracts Kleven and Kleven-CA supply the
expertise, equipment and labor and the customer supplies nearly all materials,
such as the fiber-optic cable and conduit. The work is generally performed under
fixed unit prices. Kleven and Kleven-CA usually receive payment on their
contracts within 30 to 60 days of invoicing and, accordingly, must finance
receivables and work-in-progress during that period. Under its typical
installation contracts, Concepts supplies the expertise, equipment, labor and
the materials. Concepts' work is performed as both time and material and fixed
price contracts.
Compass performs its work under a variety of contracts, purchase orders,
standing relationships and working arrangements. Compass has entered into master
contracts of indefinite term with major systems operators for the services
specified in such contracts. Specific projects are undertaken under these
contracts in response to purchase orders, change orders, revised standards and
work orders. Compass also performs services for certain long-standing clients
under work orders without governing master contracts. In general, its contracts
and work orders are terminable or expandable at will, by its customers
consistent with the customer's network requirements. Compass has also entered
into continuing "strategic alliances" with equipment vendors under which it is
recommended or specified to equipment customers as the system design vendor.
COMPETITION
The market for the products and services that we offer is very competitive.
Factors for our success include quality, technical capability, reliability,
price, and promptness of performance and warranty protection. There are numerous
regional and local firms that currently compete, or are capable of competing
with us. Many competitors have greater financial, human and other resources than
we do.
While Kleven and Kleven-CA compete primarily against regional firms, some
of their competitors have a national presence. Their competitors include Fischel
Companies, Burnup & Sims, Inc. and Henkel & McCoy. Nearly all business of Kleven
and Kleven-CA is subject to a competitive bid process.
Concepts competes on a regional basis with Pomeroy Computer Resources,
Anixter International, Bo-tel and Unisys. The principal competitors of Compass
are a number of local or regional entities.
Southern, Diversitec and United Tech compete against both secondary market
equipment re-sellers and original equipment manufacturers. The major competition
in the secondary equipment re-seller market include: CTDI, Hightech Products,
and Telmar Distributing Co. The original equipment manufacturers include Nortel
and Lucent. These companies also compete with the secondary market equipment
re-sellers by controlling the supply of used equipment and selling new and
reconditioned equipment as replacement parts or as new systems at competitive
prices. In general, the competitors in this segment are larger and have greater
resources than any of our subsidiaries in our Equipment Distribution Group or
these subsidiaries taken as a whole.
LICENSES
Kleven, through one of its officers, holds licenses in certain
jurisdictions requiring general and specialty contractor licenses. Kleven is
licensed and certified in Arizona. Kleven-CA, through its president, is a
licensed contractor in California. Concepts, through certain of its officers,
maintains licenses in jurisdictions requiring general and specialty contractor
licenses, including Tennessee and Arizona.
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The services Compass performs on behalf of its clients do not usually
require any special licenses or formal designer certification. However, Compass
is registered in the State of Georgia to provide engineering services. Compass
also employs a licensed Georgia Professional Engineer who has public health and
safety compliance responsibilities for all of its design operations. Several
Compass officers hold contractor licenses in various states.
INSURANCE AND BONDS
Kleven and Kleven-CA maintain liability insurance for claims arising from
their businesses. These policies have limits of $10.0 million in the aggregate
and insures against both property damage and personal injury. The policies are
written on an "occurrence" basis, which provides coverage for insured risks that
occur during the policy period, irrespective of when a claim is made. Higher
policy limits are sometimes purchased for individual projects when contractually
required. The Infrastructure Development Group has performance and payment
bonding capability of $25.0 million total program and $10.0 million single job
without revenue. Bonding capacity may be larger upon specific requirement.
Concepts maintains liability insurance for claims arising from its
business. The policy has a limit of $4.0 million in the aggregate and insures
both property damage and personal injury. The policy is also written on an
"occurrence" basis. Concepts has performance and payment bond capability of $5.0
million.
Compass is not normally required to post bonds by customers or by any
government agencies in connection with its service contracts or services.
Compass maintains general liability coverage with a policy limit of $2.0 million
and with excess umbrella coverage at a limit of $2.0 million. Southern,
Diversitec and United Tech each carry a general liability policy with a limit of
$2.0 million and a product liability insurance policy with a limit of up to $2.0
million.
BACKLOG ORDERS AND WORK-IN-PROGRESS
We had a backlog of approximately $27 million and $7.3 million, on a work
in process basis, as of December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. All related
work orders are expected to be completed by June 1999. In addition, signed but
unstarted backlog is approximately $35 million.
SUPPLIERS
We do not depend upon any single supplier. Because we have multiple sources
of supply, we have not experienced difficulties in obtaining adequate sources of
supply and adequate alternatives to satisfy our customers. We do not have formal
purchase contracts for our supplies, but instead we generally purchase such
items under individual purchase orders.
EMPLOYEES
As of December 31, 1998 we had approximately 892 full-time employees,
including our six executive officers.
WARRANTIES
Kleven and Kleven-CA provide a warranty of their workmanship for periods
ranging from one to two years, depending on the requirements of their customers.
Concepts provides a warranty of its workmanship for periods ranging from one to
twenty years, depending on customer requirements.
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While most of the equipment sold by the Equipment Distribution Group is
under warranty from the original manufacturer, competition requires Southern,
Diversitec and United Tech to provide a one-year warranty on all equipment sold
to telephone companies and six-months on equipment sold to re-sellers.
Compass has no written warranties covering any of its work. In practice,
however, Compass warrants its design services to be free from error,
intra-network incompatibility or design defects indefinitely. From a practical
standpoint, its warranty responsibility is usually met upon completion of
construction and testing of the network to which its designs apply.
CAUTIONARY FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT FUTURE RESULTS
RISKS OF OUR ACQUISITION STRATEGY
A key element of our growth to date and our strategy for the future is expansion
through the acquisition of companies that have complementary businesses, that
can utilize or enhance our existing capabilities and resources, that expand our
geographic presence or that expand our existing range of services or products in
the telecommunications or cable television ("CATV") industries. As a result, we
continually evaluate potential acquisition opportunities, some of which may be
large in size or scope when compared to our size. Although we are not currently
a party to any agreement, understanding or arrangement regarding any material
acquisition, we are always evaluating potential acquisition prospects.
- - - SPECIAL RISKS OF ACQUISITIONS
Acquisitions involve a number of special risks, some of which include:
* the time associated with identifying and evaluating acquisition
candidates;
* the diversion of management's attention by the need to integrate the
operations and personnel of the acquired companies into our own
business and corporate culture;
* the incorporation of acquired products or services into our products
and services;
* possible adverse short-term effects on our operating results;
* the realization of acquired intangible assets; and
* the loss of key employees of the acquired companies.
- - - COMPETITION FOR ACQUISITION CANDIDATES
In addition to these risks, we believe that we will see increased competition
for attractive acquisition candidates in the future. Increased competition for
candidates could increase the cost of acquisitions and reduce the number of
attractive candidates. We cannot assure you that we will be able to identify
additional suitable acquisition candidates, consummate or finance any such
acquisitions, or integrate any such acquisitions successfully into our
operations.
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- - - RECENT ACQUISITIONS
We completed three major acquisitions in 1997, two major and four smaller
acquisitions in 1998 and one acquisition to date in 1999. To accomplish future
acquisitions we may issue equity securities and other forms of consideration
that could cause dilution to investors purchasing our common stock.
- - - MANAGEMENT OF GROWTH
We are currently experiencing a period of rapid growth resulting from recent
acquisitions and the internal expansion of our operations, both of which have
placed significant demands on our resources. Our success in managing this growth
will require us to continue to improve our operational, financial and management
information systems, and to motivate and effectively manage our employees. Prior
to our 1997 acquisitions, we had no prior experience in the systems integration,
engineering or telecommunication equipment fields. Therefore, we have relied
primarily upon the former management of Concepts, Compass and Southern to
provide a base of knowledge in these fields until our management gains
sufficient experience. Further, we have retained, and are relying on, certain
key employees in each of the businesses we acquired in 1998 and to date in 1999
to manage such businesses.
- - - SUCCESSFUL ASSIMILATION OF ACQUIRED BUSINESSES IS NOT GUARANTEED
We cannot assure you that we will successfully assimilate our new acquisitions
into our existing business operations. We can also give you no assurance that we
will be successful in expanding the businesses of our new acquisitions, that new
customers can be attracted as anticipated, or that there will be a continued
demand or any demand for the services of our new acquisitions or their
technology, products or expertise in new and competitive markets.
- - - IF WE DO NOT MANAGE OUR GROWTH EFFECTIVELY IT COULD AFFECT OUR RESULTS
If our management is unable to manage growth effectively, to maintain the
quality of our products and services and to retain key personnel, our business,
financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely
affected.
DEPENDENCE ON THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND CATV INDUSTRIES
Demand for the services of the companies in our Infrastructure Development
Group, and therefore future increases in that group's contribution to our
revenues and net income, depends primarily on capital spending by CATV
operators, telecommunications companies and others for constructing, rebuilding,
maintaining or upgrading their telecommunications systems. We expect future
revenue increases in our Infrastructure Development Group to come primarily from
upgrading, retrofitting, rebuilding and maintaining existing cable systems with
fiber-optic and other cables, and from the sale of telecommunications equipment,
rather than from constructing completely new systems.
The amount of capital spending by CATV operators and telecommunications
companies and, therefore, our revenues and profitability, are affected by a
variety of factors, including general economic conditions, access by cable
operators to financing, government regulation of cable operators, demand for
cable services and technological developments in the broadband communications
industry. We cannot assure you that such capital spending will occur or occur at
the level announced by the various telecommunications and CATV companies.
Federal regulations rolling back rates for basic tier CATV services may have a
negative impact on the capital spending plans of the CATV companies and thus
have a material adverse effect on our business.
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DEPENDENCE UPON KEY PERSONNEL
We are dependent on the services of Joseph P. Kealy and Terry W. Beiriger, our
principal executive officers. We entered into a five-year employment agreement
with each of these individuals, effective as of December 1995, and extended such
contracts for two additional years. When we acquired Concepts, Compass,
Southern, United Tech and Diversitec, we entered into employment agreements with
numerous "key" employees and consulting agreements with certain executives of
these companies.
We must compete with much larger companies that have significantly greater
resources to attract and retain personnel. We cannot assure you that we will be
successful in this regard or, if successful, that the services of such personnel
can be secured on terms deemed favorable to us. The loss of the services of any
of the individuals mentioned above or our inability to attract other qualified
employees could materially and adversely affect our business and operations.
FEDERAL REGULATION
Although the regulatory environment with the telecommunications industry does
not affect us directly, the effects of such regulation on some of our large
customers may, in turn, affect our business and results of operations. In 1996
Congress passed the 1996 Telecommunications Act. FCC rules regulating cable
service rates were repealed as of 1999, except for the "basic tier" of cable
programming. It is difficult to predict the impact, if any, this legislation
might have on the telecommunications industry in general or our business in
particular.
IMPACT OF STATE REGULATION
Our ability to pursue our business activities is regulated, directly or
indirectly, by various agencies and departments of state governments. Licenses
from public utilities commissions are frequently required prior to the
commencement of services by us and our clients. There can be no assurance that
we or our customers will be successful in our or their efforts to obtain
necessary licenses or regulatory approvals. Our inability or the inability of
any of our customers to secure any necessary licenses or approvals could have a
material adverse effect on our business.
In addition to specific regulations, we are subject to all federal, state and
local rules and regulations imposed upon businesses generally. The cost of
compliance with regulations is an additional cost of doing business for us.
TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS AND RISKS OF TECHNOLOGICAL OBSOLESCENCE
Our services and products are subject to significant technological change and
innovation. Technological developments are occurring rapidly in the
communications and systems integration industries and, while the effects of such
developments are uncertain, they may have a material adverse effect on the
demand for our services. For example, wireline systems used for transmission of
video, voice and data face potential displacement by various technologies. Also,
the demand for our services could be adversely affected if alternative
technologies are developed and implemented that enable telecommunications
providers or other organizations to provide enhanced telecommunications services
without significantly upgrading their networks.
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Our success will generally depend on our ability to penetrate and retain markets
for our existing services and to retain our expertise in installing and
repairing telecommunications, CATV cable and integrated systems on a
cost-effective and timely basis. We cannot assure you that we will be able to
remain competitive or that our products and services will not be subject to
technological obsolescence.
COMPETITION
All segments of our business are highly competitive. We compete with national,
regional and local companies. Many of our competitors or potential competitors
are substantially larger and have greater resources. In addition, because of the
convergence of the CATV, telecommunications and computer industries and rapid
technological development, new competitors may seek to enter the market.
DEPENDENCE UPON MAJOR CUSTOMERS AND LARGE CONTRACTS
Certain of our customers accounted for more than 5% of our revenues during the
last year. Any decision by these major customers to cease or reduce their use of
our services may have a material adverse effect on our business. A number of our
contracts are substantial in size. The failure to timely or adequately replace a
large contract upon its completion or termination of one or more new contracts
or loss of one or more significant customers may materially adversely affect our
business and operations.
RISKS OF POSSIBLE COST ESCALATION UNDER FIXED PRICE CONTRACTS
On an historical basis a substantial portion of our revenues from our
Infrastructure Development Group have been generated principally under firm
fixed-price contracts. Fixed-price contracts carry certain inherent risks,
including underestimating costs, problems with new technologies and economic and
other changes that may occur over the contract period. We recognize revenues
from our Infrastructure Development Group using the percentage-of-completion
method. Under this method revenue is recognized based on actual costs incurred
in relation to total estimated costs to complete the contract. This method may
result in irregular and uneven quarterly results. Unforeseen events and
circumstances can alter our estimate of the costs and potential profit
associated with a particular contract. To the extent that original cost
estimates are modified, estimated costs to complete increase, delivery schedules
are delayed, or progress under a contract is otherwise impeded, cash flow,
revenue recognition and profitability from a particular contract may be
adversely affected.
INSURANCE AND POTENTIAL EXCESS LIABILITY
We maintain liability insurance to protect against damages to persons or
property which may result from our work. If we were to incur liability in excess
of our policy coverage, our financial condition could be adversely affected.
ARIZONA ANTI-TAKEOVER STATUTE
The Arizona Corporate Takeover Act ("Takeover Act") was adopted in 1987. The
policy of the Takeover Act is to prevent unfriendly corporate takeover attempts
by third parties. The Takeover Act prohibits certain types of transactions,
including "green mail," limits voting rights of certain individuals acquiring
shares in the market and regulates certain business combinations respecting
corporate transactions proposed by insiders and as part of a takeover plan. The
Company is subject to the foregoing provisions.
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The Takeover Act enhances the possibility that a potential bidder for our
control will be required to act through arm's-length negotiation with respect to
a major transaction, such as a merger, consolidation or purchase of
substantially all of our assets. The Takeover Act may also have the effect of
discouraging tender offers or other stock acquisitions, giving our management
power to reject certain transactions which might be desired by the owners of the
majority of our voting securities. The Takeover Act could also be deemed to
benefit incumbent management to the extent that the Act deters such offers by
persons who would wish to make changes in management or exercise control over
management.
Our Board of Directors does not presently know any third party that plans to
make an offer to acquire the Company through a tender offer, merger or purchase
of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company.
DEPENDENCE UPON SUPPLIERS
We do not have written agreements with our suppliers. It is possible that we may
encounter shortages in parts, components, or other elements vital to our
operations in the future. If such shortages occur, we cannot guarantee that we
would be able to locate other satisfactory suppliers, or even if other suppliers
could be located, that we would be able to establish commercial relationships
with any such suppliers. If we are unable to establish commercial relationships
with other suppliers, we may be required to suspend or curtail some of our
services. Suspension or curtailment of services could have a material adverse
effect on us.
ECONOMIC AND GENERAL RISKS OF THE BUSINESS
Our success will depend upon factors that are beyond our control and that cannot
clearly be predicted at this time. Such factors include general economic
conditions, both nationally and internationally, changes in tax laws,
fluctuating operating expenses, including energy costs, changes in governmental
regulations, including regulations imposed under federal, state or local
environmental laws, labor laws, and trade laws and other trade barriers.
ITEM 2. DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
We lease approximately 3,000 square feet of office space located at 3410 E.
University Drive, Suite 180, in Phoenix, Arizona for our executive offices.
Also in Phoenix, Arizona Kleven operates its business from a building that
we own containing approximately 9,600 square feet of space. The building is
located on approximately 2.5 acres of our land.
Southern operates its business from an office/warehouse building that we
own containing approximately 28,000 square feet, including 24,000 square feet of
office space. The building is located on approximately 3.4 acres of our land. In
addition, Southern owns a warehouse consisting of approximately 33,000 square
feet located on five acres of land approximately eight miles from Southern's
office/warehouse.
Our remaining subsidiaries lease their office/warehouse facilities under
various leasing arrangements and do not own any real property.
Our management believes that the properties owned and leased by us are
adequate and suitable for current operations.
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ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are not involved as a party to any legal proceeding other than various
claims and lawsuits arising in the normal course of our business, none of which,
in our opinion, is individually or collectively material to our business.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
We did not submit any matter for a vote by our shareholders, through the
solicitation of proxies or otherwise, during the fourth quarter of the fiscal
year covered by this report.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
Our common stock is listed on the NASDAQ National Market. The following
table shows the high and low bid prices in dollars per share for the last two
years as reported by NASDAQ. These prices may not be the prices that you would
pay to purchase a share of our common stock during the periods shown. These
prices are what a securities dealer would pay for a share of our common stock
and do not include any commissions you might have to pay or any retail mark-ups
or mark-downs.
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997 LOW HIGH
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First Quarter $0.88 $2.00
Second Quarter $1.38 $2.53
Third Quarter $2.13 $5.56
Fourth Quarter $4.34 $8.47
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 LOW HIGH
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First Quarter $4.75 $6.97
Second Quarter $4.88 $9.59
Third Quarter $4.88 $9.31
Fourth Quarter $5.25 $9.75
As of December 31, 1998, there are approximately 8,541 beneficial holders
of our common stock.
DIVIDEND POLICY
Holders of our common stock are entitled to receive dividends only when
declared by our Board of Directors. To date dividends have never been declared
or paid and we do not plan to make any dividend payments in the future. Instead
we will reinvest in the expansion and development of our business. If the Board
of Directors decides to declare a dividend in the future, the decision will be
based on our earnings, financial condition, cash requirements, and any other
factors they deem relevant.
ITEM 6. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
GENERAL
We offer diversified services and products to the telecommunications, cable
television and other industries. Our services include installation, consulting,
design, engineering and systems integration services to the owners of broadband,
fiber-optic networks. Our products include new and used telecommunications
equipment, including digital computer boards widely used in the nation's
telephone systems, to telecommunications companies and hardware resellers,
Regional Bell Operating Companies ("RBOCS") and other Fortune 500 companies.
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We derive a substantial portion of our revenue from contracts that are
accounted for under the percentage completion method of accounting. Under this
method, revenues are recorded as work progresses on a contract so that revenue,
less costs incurred to date, yield the percentage of gross margin estimated for
each contract. Overall gross margin percentages can increase or decrease based
upon changes in estimated gross margin percentages over the lives of individual
contracts.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Our operating results for 1997 and 1998 were significantly impacted by the
acquisition of Southern, as explained in the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Operations information contained in the Consolidated
Financial Statements that are a part of this Report. Therefore, Item 6,
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations," includes tables setting forth the pro forma results of operations
for 1997 that assume the Company owned Southern for all of 1997, when in fact,
the Company completed the acquisition in October of 1997.
The following selected financial information is derived from our historical
Financial Statements. Our Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended
December 31, 1998 have been audited by BDO Seidman, LLP, independent certified
public accountants. Our Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended
December 31, 1997 have been audited by Semple & Cooper, LLP, independent
certified public accountants. Such selected financial information should be read
in conjunction with the Company's financial statements and related notes set
forth in Item 7 below.
SELECTED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
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UNAUDITED
ACTUAL PROFORMA
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1998 1997 1997
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Net Sales $104,975,995 $57,265,806 $65,752,655
Cost of Sales 70,096,670 40,433,795 43,189,580
Gross Profit 34,879,325 16,832,011 22,563,075
General and Administrative Expenses 17,826,223 12,264,470 14,118,326
Other Income (Expense) (750,282) 1,464,789 1,278,530
Benefit (Provision) for Income Taxes (4,899,497) 346,319 (3,106,126)
Net Income 11,403,323 6,378,649 6,617,153
1998 COMPARED TO 1997 (Refer to the "Selected Financial Information" Table
above.)
ACTUAL RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
In connection with our acquisition activities in 1998 and 1997, the basis
of comparison between our 1998 and 1997 actual operating results is less
informative than the comparison between our 1998 actual operating results and
our 1997 results on a pro-forma basis. The primary difference between the actual
and pro-forma results in 1997 is the Southern acquisition which was effective as
of October 1, 1997 and was accounted for using the Purchase Method. Therefore,
the difference between the actual and pro-forma results in 1997 is Southern's
operating results for the period from January 1, 1997 to September 30, 1997.
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These results are summarized as follows: Sales - $8,486,849; Cost of Sales -
$2,755,785; General and Administrative Expenses - $1,191,856; Other Income -
$17,741; and Net Income - $4,556,949.
PRO FORMA
The pro forma results of operations assume that we owned Southern and
Concepts for all of 1997 and 1998 and include pro forma adjustments for
amortization of goodwill, adjustment of interest expenses and revision of the
benefit for income taxes to make the periods comparable.
REVENUES. Our consolidated revenues increased $39,223,340 to $104,975,995
in 1998 from $65,752,655 in 1997, a 60% increase. The major reason for the
overall increase was greater contract activity in our infrastructure development
segment. Revenues in this segment increased $27,886,967 from 1997 to 1998.
Kleven-CA accounted for $9,974,443 of this total while Kleven and Concepts
combined, accounted for $17,912,524 of the total. In addition, revenues
increased in our Equipment Distribution segment by $8,216,171 during the same
period of which $5,581,361 is attributable to United Tech which completed its
first full year of operations in 1998.
GROSS PROFIT. We had a consolidated gross profit of $34,879,325 for 1998
compared with a gross profit of $22,563,075 in 1997, an increase of $12,316,250,
or 55%. Of this increase, $7,568,510 is due to increases in our Equipment
Distribution segment, a 56% improvement over 1997, while our infrastructure
development segment accounted for an increase of $4,475,809, a 63% increase. The
gross margins remained consistent on a year-to-year comparison.
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. Our general and administrative
expenses increased from $14,118,326 in 1997 to $17,826,223 in 1998. In 1997
general and administrative expenses was 22% of gross revenues. This percentage
decreased to 17% of gross revenues in 1998. Management continues to streamline
overhead costs, while increasing productivity and margins. The 1998 general and
administrative expenses also includes a charge for the cost of poolings of
$890,000, incurred for the Diversitec and United Tech acquisitions.
OTHER INCOME. Our other income and expense decreased from other income of
$1,464,789 in 1997 to other expense of $750,282 in 1998. This change of
$2,215,071 is comprised primarily of $1,500,000 keyman life insurance proceeds
recorded in 1997 and $601,804 of additional interest expense recorded in 1998.
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAX. In 1998 we incurred federal and state income
taxes of $4,899,497 as compared to 1997 pro forma taxes of $3,106,126, a 58%
increase. Our taxes in 1998 represent 30% of pretax income as compared to 32% of
pretax income in 1997. This minor difference is due to the effective taxation
difference between C corporation and S corporation tax treatments of certain
subsidiaries acquired in 1998.
NET INCOME. Our pro forma consolidated net income in 1998 was $11,403,323
compared with $6,617,153 in 1997. This 72% increase is primarily due to the
increase in revenues and gross margins between the comparable periods.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
OPERATIONS. We have historically financed our operations through operating
cash flow, lines of credit and debt and equity offerings. Our liquidity is
impacted, to a large degree, by the nature of billing provisions under our
contracts. Generally, in the early periods of contracts, cash expenditures and
accrued profits are greater than allowed billings, while contract completion
results in billing previously unbilled costs and profits.
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In 1998 our cash position from operations decreased approximately
$2,949,000. The negative cash flow from operations in 1998 were funded in part
from consolidated net income of approximately $11,403,000 in addition to
non-cash expenditures of approximately $3,094,000 for depreciation and
amortization. These cash flows were used to fund an increase in accounts
receivable of $13,050,000, additional inventory of $10,798,000, net costs in
excess of billings of approximately $2,241,000 and an increase in other assets
of $143,000. Other positive sources of cash flow from operations were an
increase in accounts payable of $4,776,000 an increase in income taxes payable
of $2,967,000, an increase in accrued expenses of $1,081,000 and acquisition
fees paid in common stock of $150,000.
INVESTMENT ACTIVITIES. For the year ended December 31, 1998 we used
approximately $7.6 million in investing activities. These were comprised of our
purchase of fixed assets of approximately $6,119,000, an increase in intangible
assets of $1.5 million, and payment of related acquisition costs of $125,000.
These were offset by a decrease in other assets of $70,000.
FINANCING ACTIVITIES. In 1998 our financing activities generated cash of
approximately $12 million. We received approximately $3.9 million due to the net
proceeds over repayments of notes and leases payable. Cash of $9.4 million was
also generated by the proceeds from warrant and option exercises. Cash of
$646,000 was used for an S-Corp shareholder distribution in connection with the
purchase of Diversitec, $162,000 for the repurchase of Treasury stock and a
decrease in accrued offering costs of $431,000.
The acquisition of Diversitec and United Tech as of September 1, 1998 were
treated as poolings of interest. These acquisitions were accomplished through
the issuance of 1,752,000 and 1,502,000 restricted shares of common stock,
respectively.
In addition we acquired four smaller companies. These transactions are
detailed in the financial statement of this report, footnote 15 - Business
combinations.
We negotiated a $30 million line of credit and an additional $5 million
equipment leasing program with Bank One, NA as of the first quarter of 1999. The
lines currently have an available balance of approximately $24 million.
The deferred tax asset increased by $604,394 to $863,000 at December 31,
1998 from $258,606 at December 31, 1997. This increase is due primarily to an
increase in the allowance for obsolete inventory. We believe that it is more
likely than not that we will realize the deferred tax asset based upon our
future profitability. Accordingly, no valuation allowance has been provided.
We believe that with our current working capital, funds generated through
our operations and available credit balances we will have sufficient working
capital to address the anticipated growth of demand and markets for our products
and services for the next 12 to 18 months. We may, however, seek to obtain
additional capital through an expanded working capital line of credit at a
financial institution or through additional debt or equity offerings during this
time period. The raising of additional capital in public markets will primarily
be dependent upon prevailing market conditions and the demand for our products
and services.
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INFLATION AND SEASONALITY
We do not believe that we are significantly impacted by inflation. Our
operations are not seasonal in nature.
YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE
We have reviewed our computer systems to identify those areas that could be
adversely affected by Y2K software failures. Approximately 60% of our
information systems are Y2K compliant. The compliance effort to date has cost us
approximately $100,000 and approximately $100,000 is budgeted to complete the
remaining required systems' compliance efforts by June 30, 1999. Although we
expect that any future expenditures made in connection with Y2K conversions will
not be material, there can be no assurance in this regard. We believe that some
of our customers, particularly local exchange and long distance carriers and
cable system operators, may be impacted by the Y2K problem, which then may
affect us. Currently, we cannot predict the effect that Y2K problems may have on
our customers and vendors and there cannot be any assurance that these problems
will not materially and adversely affect our financial condition, cash flow or
results of operations. As a result of this uncertainty, we are formulating a
contingency plan to address the possible effects of problems encountered as a
result of Y2K issues.
FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This Report contains certain forward-looking statements and information
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The cautionary statements made in this
Report should be read as being applicable to all related forward-looking
statements wherever they appear in this Report. Forward-looking statements, by
their very nature, include risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, the Company's
actual results could differ materially from those discussed herein. A wide
variety of factors could cause or contribute to such differences and could
adversely impact revenues, profitability, cash flows and capital needs. Such
factors, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, include the
following: the Company's success in obtaining new contracts; the volume and type
of work orders that are received under such contracts; the accuracy of the cost
estimates for the projects; the Company's ability to complete its projects on
time and within budget; levels of, and ability to, collect accounts receivable;
availability of trained personnel and utilization of the Company's capacity to
complete work; competition and competitive pressures on pricing; and economic
conditions in the United States and in the region served by the Company.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, REPORTING
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME, ("SFAS 130") issued by the Financial Accounting Standards
Board ("FASB") is effective for financial statements with fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 1997. Earlier application is permitted. SFAS 130 establishes
standards for reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components
in a full set of general-purpose financial statements. There was no effect from
the adoption of this statement.
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131, DISCLOSURES ABOUT
SEGMENTS OF AN ENTERPRISE AND RELATED INFORMATION, ("SFAS 131") issued by the
FASB is effective for financial statements with fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 1997. Earlier application is permitted. SFAS 131 requires that
public companies report certain information about operating segments, products,
services and geographical areas in which they operate and their major customers.
There was no effect from the adoption of this statement on the financial
position or results of operations for the year ended December 31, 1998.
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Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 132, EMPLOYERS' DISCLOSURE
ABOUT PENSIONS AND OTHER POSTRETIRMENT BENEFITS, ("SFAS 132") issued by the FASB
is effective for financial statements with fiscal years beginning after December
15, 1997. SFAS 132 revises employers' disclosures about pension and other
postretirement benefit plans. There was no effect from the adoption of this
statement on the financial position or results of operations for the year ended
December 31, 1998.
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133, ACCOUNTING FOR
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES, ("SFAS 133") issued by the FASB
is effective for financial statements with fiscal years ending June 15, 1999 and
later. SFAS 133 establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative
instruments embedded in other contracts (collectively referred to as
derivatives) and for hedging activities. We do not expect adoption of SFAS 133
to have a material effect, if any, on our financial position or results of
operations.
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 134, ACCOUNTING FOR
MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES RETAINED AFTER THE SECURITIZATION OF MORTGAGE LOANS
HELD FOR SALE BY A MORTGAGE BANKING ENTERPRISE ("SFAS 134") issued by the FASB
is effective for financial statements with fiscal years beginning after December
15, 1998. SFAS 134 amends SFAS No. 65, ACCOUNTING FOR CERTAIN MORTGAGE BANKING
ACTIVITIES, which establishes accounting and reporting standards for certain
activities of mortgage banking enterprises and other enterprises that conduct
operations which are substantially similar to the primary operations of a
mortgage banking enterprise. We do not expect adoption of SFAS 134 to have a
material adverse effect, if any, on our financial position or results of
operations.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
The financial statements and schedules are included herewith commencing
on page F-1.
ITEM 8. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING
AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
As of August 3, 1998, our independent accountant Semple & Cooper, LLP
("Semple & Cooper") resigned and referred us to BDO Seidman, LLP ("BDO
Seidman"), 1900 Avenue of Stars, 11th Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90047, an
international accounting firm with multiple U.S. locations. Semple & Cooper is a
member of the BDO Seidman Alliance. Semple & Cooper's reports on our financial
statements for the years ended December 31, 1996 and December 31, 1997, did not
contain an adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion and was not qualified or
modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or principles. There were no
disagreements with Semple & Cooper on any matter of accounting principles or
practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure
through Semple & Cooper's issuance of their report in connection with their
audit of our financial statements for the year ended December 31, 1997.
The Board of Directors, acting upon the recommendation of its Audit
Committee, selected BDO Seidman as independent accountants to examine our
financial statements and our subsidiaries for the fiscal year ending December
31, 1998 and to perform other appropriate accounting services. A resolution was
presented at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to ratify this selection and
such selection was approved. BDO Seidman officially accepted the position of our
independent accountant as of August 3, 1998.
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PART III
ITEM 9. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
This section provides biographical information about each of our directors
and executive officers.
JOSEPH P. KEALY
(Age 48)
Mr. Kealy has been the Chairman of the Company since May 1994 and the President
and a director of the Company since September 1990. He was President of
International Environmental Corporation ("IEC"), a former wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company, from its inception in 1987 until his resignation in
March 1995 in connection with the sale of IEC. He has been involved in the
construction business for 27 years in both field and management capacities. He
spent the 15 years prior to joining the Company as the Arizona manager for a
construction company. He attended college in Hastings, Nebraska and at Northern
Arizona University.
JERRY A. KLEVEN
(Age 44)
Mr. Kleven is the President of Kleven Communications, Inc., one of the Company's
principal subsidiaries. He has been involved in the construction industry since
1971 and is a member of various construction organizations in the United States.
He has worked in all phases of Kleven's operations, including systems analysis,
construction methodology and final estimate pricing.
JOHN F. KEALY
(Age 53)
Mr. Kealy has been a Director of the Company since September 1990. He was the
Executive Vice President and Secretary of the Company until March 1995 when he
resigned in connection with his acquisition of IEC from the Company in 1995. He
served as Chairman of the Company from September 1990 to May 1994. He formed IEC
with his brother Joseph P. Kealy in 1987 and served as its chairman from its
inception to May 1994. He has been the President and Chairman of IEC since
January 1995. Mr. Kealy has been in the construction business for 30 years in
both field and management capacities since becoming a construction manager in
1967. He ran construction company offices in Hastings, Nebraska, Farmington, New
Mexico and Phoenix, Arizona from 1974 to 1989. He attended Notre Dame University
and graduated from Arizona State University in 1967 with a Bachelor of Science
in Construction Management.
RICHARD J. SEMINOFF
(Age 51)
Mr. Seminoff has been a Vice President at Semco Enterprises, Inc., which is in
the metal processing business, since May 1995. From April 1991 to April 1995, he
has served as president of Amos, Lovitt, Touche & Seminoff, an insurance agency
in Phoenix, Arizona. From 1979 to March 1991, he was employed by the Lasher-
Cowie Insurance Agency, Inc., one of the largest regional insurance agencies
headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. He was the president of that agency from 1984
to March 1991. Lasher-Cowie became a part of Hilb, Rogal and Hamilton Company, a
publicly owned company. He resigned as president of Lasher-Cowie in March 1991.
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V. THOMPSON BROWN, JR.
(Age 36)
Mr. Brown joined Concepts In Communications, Incorporated, a principal
subsidiary of the Company, in 1986. He has been the president of the subsidiary
since February 1997. From November 1987 to February 1997 he was the Operations
Manager for Concepts. He is responsible for project administration, materials
management and bid and sales supervision. Mr. Brown graduated from Vanderbilt
University with a Bachelor of Engineering in 1984.
JOHN P. STEPHENS
(Age 57)
Mr. Stephens been Vice President and Regional Manager for J.A. Jones
Construction Co. for the past 13 years. J.A. Jones' Western Division does
approximately $250 million in revenue per year. Mr. Stephens is a professional
engineer registered in Florida, Oregon, California and Washington. Mr. Stephens
attended the University of Detroit where he received his BCE and Adelphia
University where he attained his MBA.
TERRY W. BEIRIGER
(Age 47)
Mr. Beiriger is the Principal Financial Officer, Controller, Treasurer and
Secretary of the Company. Mr. Beiriger has served as the Principal Financial
Officer and Controller of the Company since September 1990, as Treasurer since
July 1996, and as Secretary since March 1995. In 1979 he became the controller
of Kealy Construction Company, which was owned by Joseph P. Kealy and John F.
Kealy. From 1974 to 1979, he was employed as a U.S. Internal Revenue Service
agent specializing in the audits of medium-sized corporations. Mr. Beiriger
graduated from Hastings College in Nebraska in 1974 with a Bachelor of Science
in Business Administration.
DOUGLAS N. KIMBALL
(Age 44)
Mr. Kimball joined the Company in late 1997 and became its Chief Operating
Officer in early 1998. From 1995 until joining the Company he held various
executive officer positions, and most recently as Vice President, Operations, at
American Environmental Network, Inc., an environmental testing firm. Prior to
that he was a self-employed consultant in the Metro-NY area. From 1987-1989 he
served as the Treasurer, Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer of
Mayor's Jewelers, Inc. in Coral Gables, Florida. Mr. Kimball has also served as
the Executive Vice President and as a director of American Trade and Finance
Corp., a Boston based venture firm; as Vice President, Finance, Secretary and
Treasurer of Enseco Incorporated, a public environmental company; and as an
audit manager for the Boston Office of Touche Ross & Co. Mr. Kimball graduated
with a liberal arts degree from Dartmouth College in 1976 and earned a masters
of science in accounting from Northeastern University in 1978.
Our directors hold office until the annual meeting of shareholders
following their election or appointment and until their successors are elected
and qualified or until their prior resignation. Our executive officers hold
office subject only to the authority of our Board.
Directors currently receive no cash compensation for their services in that
capacity. However, reasonable out-of-pocket expenses may be reimbursed to
directors in connection with attendance at meetings.
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SECTION 16(a) BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP REPORTING COMPLIANCE
During the last year Messrs. Beiriger, Brown, Kleven and John Kealy each
failed to file one report on Form 4 in a timely fashion, each of which should
have contained disclosure regarding one transaction. All of such transactions
have subsequently been reported on Form 5.
ITEM 10. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Long Term
Compensation
Awards
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Annual Securities
Name and Compensation/ Underlying All Other
Principal Positions Year Salary & Bonus Options(#)(3) Compensation(4)
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Joseph P. Kealy 1998 $200,000 400,000 $9,600
President and Chairman 1997 146,680 740,000 9,600
of the Board 1996 117,092 165,000 9,600
Terry W. Beiriger 1998 150,000 55,000 9,600
Principal Financial Officer, 1997 76,997 170,000 9,600
Secretary and Treasurer 1996 75,154 65,000 9,600
Douglas N. Kimball 1998 104,000 30,000 7,200
Chief Operating Officer 1997 85,000 60,000 7,200
1996 -- -- --
Jerry A. Kleven 1998 146,060 55,000 10,000
Executive Vice President 1997 146,060 120,000 10,000
and Director 1996 150,000 70,000 10,000
V. Thompson Brown, Jr. 1998 150,000 55,000 --
Director 1997 190,879(2) 70,000 --
1996 78,843 -- --
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(1) In August 1994 we entered into a five-year employment agreements with
Joseph P. Kealy, Jerry A. Kleven and Terry W. Beiriger providing for an
annual base salary of $146,060 for Mr. Kleven and, as subsequently amended,
$200,000 and $150,000 Messrs. Kealy and Beiriger, respectively. These
contracts have since been extended for an additional two years.
(2) Of the total compensation paid to Mr. Brown during 1997, $70,000 is
attributable to forgiveness of a loan made by Concepts to Mr. Brown prior
to our acquisition of Concepts.
(3) The exercise price of all stock options granted were at least equal to the
fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant.
(4) The amounts set forth in this column are the automobile allowances received
by the persons in the table under their respective employment agreements.
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Aggregated Option/SAR Exercises in Last Fiscal Year and FY-End Option/SAR Values
Number of
Securities Value of
Underlying Unexercised
Unexercised In-the-Money
Options/SARs Options/SARs
at FY-End(#) at FY-End($)
Shares ------------- -------------
Acquired Value Exercisable/ Exercisable/
Name on Exercise Realized($) Unexercisable Unexercisable
---- ----------- ----------- ------------- -------------
Joseph P. Kealy
President and Chairman
of the Board 164,785 902,835 1,109,446 4,587,147
Terry W. Beiriger
Principal Financial Officer,
Secretary and Treasurer 85,577 476,022 190,000 861,850
Douglas N. Kimball
Chief Operation Officer -- -- 90,000 208,125
Jerry A. Kleven
Executive Vice President
and Director 87,947 625,620 145,000 680,913
V. Thompson Brown, Jr
Director 59,904 333,216 55,000 127,188
------- --------- --------- ---------
Totals 398,213 2,337,693 1,589,446 6,465,223
======= ========= ========= =========
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STOCK OPTION AND RESTRICTED STOCK PLANS
SUMMARY OF THE 1994 AND 1997 STOCK OPTION PLANS
The Board adopted the 1997 Stock Option Plan in January 1997 and the 1994 Stock
Option Plan in May 1994. There were originally 1,200,000 shares of Common Stock
for issuance upon exercise of options granted under the 1997 Plan and 441,707
shares under the 1994 Plan. The 1997 Plan was amended in July 1997 to add an
additional 2,000,000 shares. For the purposes of this summary, unless otherwise
stated, "Plans" will refer to both the 1994 and 1997 Stock Option Plans.
To date 1,391,585 options, each exercisable into one share of our common stock
have been granted under the 1997 Plan. All shares available for issuance under
the 1994 Plan have been granted.
The 1994 Plan authorized the Company to grant to key employees of the Company
(i) incentive stock options to purchase shares of Common Stock and (ii)
non-qualified stock options to purchase shares of Common Stock. The 1997 Plan
allowed the issuance of both types of stock options to key employees and
directors.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Plans are to provide incentives to key employees, and also
to directors in the case of the 1997 Plan, to achieve financial results aimed at
increasing shareholder value and attracting talented individuals to the Company.
Persons eligible to be granted incentive stock options under the Plans will be
those employees of the Company whose performance, in the judgment of the
Compensation Committee, can have significant effect on the success of the
Company.
OVERSIGHT
The Compensation Committee of the Board administers the Plans by making initial
determinations and recommendations to the Board regarding the persons to whom
options should be granted and the amount, terms, conditions and restrictions of
the awards. It also has the authority to interpret the provisions of the Plan
and to establish and amend rules for its administration subject to the Plan's
limitations. This Compensation Committee is comprised of non-employee directors
as required by Rule 16b-3 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended.
TYPES OF GRANTS
Although the Plans do not specify what portion of the awards may be in the form
of incentive stock options or non-statutory options, historically a
substantially greater number of non-statutory stock options have been awarded
under the Plans. The Company anticipates that, if the Plans are amended as
proposed, a greater number of incentive, rather than non-statutory, options will
be granted in the future. Incentive stock options awarded to employees of the
Company are qualified stock options under the Internal Revenue Code.
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STATUTORY CONDITIONS ON STOCK OPTIONS
- - - EXERCISE PRICE
Incentive stock options granted under the Plans must have an exercise price at
least equal to 100% of the fair market value of the Common Stock as of the date
of grant. Incentive stock options granted to any person who owns, immediately
after the grant, stock possessing more than 10% of the combined voting power of
all classes of the Company's stock, or of any parent or subsidiary corporation,
must have an exercise price at least equal to 110% of the fair market value of
the Common Stock on the date of grant. Non-statutory stock options may have
exercise prices as determined by the Compensation Committee or the Board.
- - - DOLLAR LIMIT
The aggregate fair market value, determined as of the time an incentive stock
option is granted, of the Common Stock with respect to which incentive stock
options are exercisable by an employee for the first time during any calendar
year, cannot exceed $100,000. However, there is no aggregate dollar limitation
on the amount of non-statutory stock options which may be exercisable for the
first time during any calendar year.
- - - EXPIRATION DATE
Any option granted under the Plans will expire at the time fixed by the
Committee, which cannot be more than ten years after the date it is granted or,
in the case of any person who owns more than 10% of the combined voting power of
all classes of the Company's stock or of any subsidiary corporation, not more
than five years after the date of grant.
- - - EXERCISEABILITY
The Compensation Committee may also specify when all or part of an option
becomes exercisable, but in the absence of such specification, the option will
ordinarily be exercisable in whole or part at any time during its term. However,
the Compensation Committee may accelerate the exerciseability of any option at
its discretion.
- - - ASSIGNABILITY
Options granted under the Plans are not assignable. Incentive Stock Options may
be exercised only while the optionee is employed by the Company or within twelve
months after termination by reason of death, within twelve months after the date
of disability, or within three months after termination for any other reason.
PAYMENT UPON EXERCISE OF OPTIONS
Payment of the exercise price for any option may be in cash, by withheld shares
which, upon exercise, have a fair market value at the time the option is
exercised equal to the option price (plus applicable withholding tax) or in the
form of shares of the Company's Common Stock.
TAX CONSEQUENCES OF OPTIONS
An employee or director will not recognize income on the awarding of incentive
stock options and nonstatutory options under the Stock Option Plan.
An optionee will recognize ordinary income as the result of the exercise of a
nonstatutory stock option in the amount of the excess of the fair market value
of the stock on the day of exercise over the option exercise price.
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An employee will not recognize income on the exercise of an incentive stock
option, unless the option exercise price is paid with stock acquired on the
exercise of an incentive stock option and the following holding period for such
stock has not been satisfied. The employee will recognize long-term capital gain
or loss on a sale of the shares acquired on exercise, provided the shares
acquired are not sold or otherwise disposed of before the earlier of: (i) two
years from the date of award of the option or (ii) one year from the date of
exercise. If the shares are not held for the required period of time, the
employee will recognize ordinary income to the extent the fair market value of
the stock at the time the option is exercised exceeds the option price, but
limited to the gain recognized on sale. The balance of any such gain will be a
short-term capital gain. Exercise of an option with previously owned stock is
not a taxable disposition of such stock.
An employee generally must include in alternative minimum taxable income the
amount by which the price he paid for an incentive stock option is exceeded by
the option's fair market value at the time his rights to the stock are freely
transferrable or are not subject to a substantial risk of forfeiture.
The Company and its subsidiaries will be entitled to deductions for federal
income tax purposes as a result of the exercise of a nonstatutory option and the
disqualifying sale or disposition of incentive stock options in the year and the
amount that the employee recognizes ordinary income as a result of such
disqualifying disposition.
SUMMARY OF THE 1994 AND 1997 RESTRICTED STOCK PLANS
The Company adopted the 1997 Restricted Stock Plan in July 1997 and the 1994
Restricted Stock Plan in May 1994. For the purposes of this summary, unless
otherwise stated, "Plans" will refer to both the 1994 and 1997 Restricted Stock
Plans. Under the Plans, shares of Common Stock of the Company are reserved, in
such amounts as determined by the Board, for issuance as part of the total
shares reserved under the Stock Option Plans described above. The Plans
authorize the grant of shares of Common Stock to key employees, consultants,
researchers and to members of the Board. The Compensation Committee of the Board
administers the Plans by making initial determinations and recommendations to
the Board regarding the persons to whom shares of Common Stock should be granted
and the terms of the awards. It also has the authority to interpret the
provisions of the Plan and to establish and amend rules for its administration
subject to the Plan's limitations. As of the date hereof, no shares have been
granted under the Plans.
THE EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
SUMMARY OF THE EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
The Stock Purchase Plan provides eligible employees with the opportunity to
acquire a stock ownership interest in the Company through periodic payroll
deductions. The purpose of the Stock Purchase Plan is to provide a method
whereby employees will have an opportunity to acquire a proprietary interest in
the Company through the purchase of Common Stock.
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SHARES RESERVED AND ELIGIBILITY
The Stock Purchase Plan has 2,000,000 shares of Common Stock reserved for
issuance to eligible employees. Employees of the Company and its subsidiaries
are eligible to participate in the Plan following ninety (90) days of continuous
service with the Company.
OVERSIGHT
The Compensation Committee of the Board administers the Stock Purchase Plan. It
has the authority to interpret the provisions of the Stock Purchase Plan and to
establish and amend rules for its administration subject to the Plan's
limitations. This Compensation Committee is comprised of non-employee directors
as required by Rule 16b-3 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended.
METHOD OF PAYMENT AND STOCK PRICE
Eligible employees invest in the Stock Purchase Plan through regular payroll
deductions of up to 15% of their gross base salary for each annual or
semi-annual period of participation. However, no employee may purchase greater
than $25,000 worth of the Company's Common Stock in any given calendar year. At
each purchase date, payroll deductions are credited to an account established in
each participating employee's name and shares of the Company's Common Stock are
automatically purchased on behalf of that employee on the last business day of
each purchase period at the lesser of 85% of the market price per share of
Common Stock on (i) the commencement date of the purchase period or (ii) the
purchase period termination date.
TAX CONSEQUENCES
Participating employees will be subject to taxation on any gain realized from
the sale or other disposition of Common Stock that was acquired under the Stock
Purchase Plan.
DILUTION PROTECTION
If any change in outstanding shares of the Company occurs by reason of any stock
split, combination of shares or other similar transaction affecting the
outstanding Common Stock as a class, appropriate adjustments will be made to the
maximum number of shares issuable under the Stock Purchase Plan.
AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION OF THE PLAN
The Board may amend or terminate the Stock Purchase Plan at any time. However,
the Board does not have the power to increase the number of shares available for
issuance, amend the requirements as to the class of employees eligible to
participate, or materially increase the benefits which may accrue to
participants under the Stock Option Plan without shareholder approval. No
termination, modification or amendment of the Stock Purchase Plan can adversely
affect the rights of an employee under the Plan without that employee's consent.
SHARES PURCHASED TO DATE UNDER THE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
To date, eligible employees have purchased 243,912 shares of the company's
Common Stock under the Stock Purchase Plan.
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OPTION GRANTS IN 1998
The following executive officers were granted stock options under and
outside of the option plans described above in Fiscal 1998 in recognition of
their past contributions to the Company. In each case, the option price was in
excess of the fair market value of our common stock on the date of grant.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
No. of Shares Percentage of Total
Underlying Shares for which Options Exercise Expiration
Name Options Granted Granted to Employees (1) Price Date
---- --------------- ------------------------ ----- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Joseph P. Kealy 250,000 17.6% $5.00 April 1, 2003
150,000 5.00 April 1, 2003
Douglas Kimball 30,000 4.0% 5.00 April 1, 2003
60,000 5.00 April 1, 2003
Jerry A. Kleven 30,000 2.4% 5.00 April 1, 2003
25,000 5.00 April 1, 2003
Terry W. Beiriger 30,000 2.4% 5.00 April 1, 2003
25,000 5.00 April 1, 2003
</TABLE>
- - ----------
(1) Percentages represent total percentages for fiscal 1998 including all
grants under and outside of the option plans described above listed for
each named individual.
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ITEM 11. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The following table sets forth information, as of March 31, 1999 with
respect to the number of shares of our common stock beneficially owned by
individual directors, by all of our directors and officers as a group, and by
persons known by us to own more than 5% of our common stock. We have no other
class of voting stock outstanding.
Name of Beneficial Number Percent of
Owner and Address of Shares(1) Common Stock Owned
----------------- ------------ ------------------
Joseph P. Kealy 1,610,686(2) 5.75
3410 E. University Drive, Ste. 180
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
John F. Kealy 305,211(3) 1.14
316 S. 52nd Street, Ste. 101
Tempe, Arizona 85281
Jerry A. Kleven 321,872(4) 1.20
3615 S. 28th Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85040
Terry W. Beiriger 348,950(5) 1.29
3410 E. University Drive, Ste. 180
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
V. Thompson Brown, Jr. 184,222(6) *
5714 Charlotte Avenue
Nashville, Tennessee 37209
Douglas N. Kimball 120,000(7) *
3410 East University, Suite 180
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
John P. Stephens 120,000(7) *
5771 Rickenbacker Road
Los Angeles, California 90040
All directors and officers as 3,010,941 10.32
as a group (seven persons)
- - ----------
* Less than 1% (SEE FOOTNOTES ON FOLLOWING PAGE)
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(1) The shareholder listed has sole voting and investment power with respect to
the shares listed unless otherwise noted.
(2) Includes options to purchase 1,405,000 shares of Common Stock which are
presently exercisable, or which will be exercisable within 60 days of March
31, 1999.
(3) Includes options to purchase 145,000 shares of Common Stock which are
presently exercisable, or which will be exercisable within 60 days of March
31, 1999. John Kealy disclaims beneficial ownership of an additional 1,500
shares owned by his immediate family.
(4) Includes options to purchase 265,000 shares of Common Stock which are
presently exercisable, or which will be exercisable within 60 days of March
31, 1999.
(5) Includes options to purchase 340,000 shares of Common Stock which are
presently exercisable, or which will be exercisable within 60 days of March
31, 1999. Terry Beiriger disclaims beneficial ownership of an additional
9,450 shares owned by his immediate family.
(6) Includes options to purchase 175,000 shares of Common Stock which are
presently exercisable, or which will be exercisable within 60 days of March
31, 1999.
(7) Includes options to purchase 120,000 shares of Common Stock which are
presently exercisable, or which will be exercisable within 60 days of March
31, 1999.
ITEM 12. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Commencing in 1989 the Company advanced funds to Wings Limited Partnership
("Wings"), the partners of which included Joseph P. Kealy, John F. Kealy and a
former principal shareholder of the Company. In 1993, these persons and their
spouses assumed the Wing's obligation by executing a promissory note in the
principal amount of $396,732, plus accrued interest. Such individuals secured
the note by pledging 267,000 shares of their Common Stock to the Company. In
June 1996, the former principal shareholder paid $108,035 representing his
pro-rata share of the principal and accrued interest on the note. Upon such
payment the Company released him and his spouse from their obligations under the
note and 107,000 shares of Common Stock that they had pledged to secure the
note. The total principal and accrued interest due as of December 31, 1998 was
$142,413, and the maturity date of the note has been extended to December 31,
1999.
At December 31, 1994 Jerry A. Kleven, Brad J. Kleven and Ronald Abeyta owed
the Company $81,656, $108,400 and $68,634, respectively, as a result of advances
made by the Company to such individuals in fiscal 1994. The advances were
represented by secured promissory notes bearing interest at 7% per annum, which
notes were due and payable in full on or before December 31, 1995. Also, at
December 31, 1994 International FiberCon, Inc., a California corporation
("FiberCon"), in which Jerry A. Kleven, Brad J. Kleven and Ronald Abeyta owned a
majority interest, owed the Company $210,000 as the result of advances made by
the Company to FiberCon. These individuals personally guaranteed FiberCon's
payment of the promissory note. In 1995 FiberCon failed to make the required
payments on the note. As a result, the Company requested payment from the
guarantors under their respective guarantees of the note. Jerry A. Kleven paid
the sum of $100,000 toward his note to the Company and his pro rata portion of
the guarantee of the FiberCon note in 1995. The remaining balance due of $63,497
was consolidated into a new note on December 31, 1995, which had a $77,787
balance outstanding at December 31, 1998. The Company had received no payment
from either Brad Kleven or Ronald Abeyta, who resigned as officers of the
Company in 1996, on their respective notes or guarantees under the FiberCon note
as of June 1996 and therefore filed suit against such individuals to collect the
notes. In January 1998 the Company entered into a settlement agreement and
mutual release with Brad Kleven and Ronald Abeyta whereby all claims and
counterclaims were dismissed by all parties. As a part of such agreement both
such individuals agreed to five-year non-compete arrangements with the Company.
As such, the receivables balance was converted to covenants not to compete and
amortized over a five-year period.
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PART IV
ITEM 13. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
(a) EXHIBITS
The following Exhibits are filed herewith pursuant to Rule 601 of
Regulation S-B.
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION REFERENCE
- - ------ ----------- ---------
2.1 Stock Purchase Agreement between the Registrant and Concepts in (1)
Communication, Inc. dated as of October 31, 1996.
2.2 Stock Purchase Agreement between the Registrant and Compass (2)
Communications, Inc. dated as of October 1, 1998
2.3 Asset Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Registrant, SCP (2)
Acquisition Corp., Southern Communications Products, Inc.,
Wallace E. Sapp and Edna M. Sapp, dated as of August 25, 1998.
2.4 Stock Purchase Agreement between the Registrant and (3)
United Tech, Inc. dated as of September 1, 1998.
2.5 Stock Purchase Agreement between the Registrant and (3)
Diversitec, Inc. dated as of September 1, 1998.
3.1 Restated Articles of Incorporation of Registrant dated (4)
October 21, 1981
3.2 Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of Registrant dated (4)
April 18, 1986
3.3 Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of Registrant dated May (4)
20, 1987
3.4 Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of Registrant dated (4)
February 4, 1988
3.5 Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of Registrant dated (4)
August 15, 1991
3.6 Amendment to Articles of Incorporation of Registrant dated (4)
June 3, 1994
3.7 Amended, Revised, and Restated Bylaws of Registrant (4)
4.1 Form of Common Stock Certificate (4)
10.1 1998 Stock Option Plan (5)
10.2 1998 Restricted Stock Plan (5)
10.3 1994 Incentive Stock Option Plan (6)
10.4 1994 Restricted Stock Plan (6)
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21.1 List of Subsidiaries of the Registrant *
23.1 Consent of Semple & Cooper *
23.2 Consent of BDO Seidman, LLP *
27.1 Financial Data Schedule *
- - --------
* Filed herewith
(1) Filed with Current Report on Form 8-K dated February 13, 1997.
(2) Filed with Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 1, 1997.
(3) Filed with Current Report on Form 8-K dated September 16, 1998.
(4) Filed with Registration Statement on Form SB-2, No. 33-79730,
which became effective August 12, 1994.
(5) Filed with 1997 Notice and Proxy Statement, dated June 25, 1997.
(6) Filed with report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31,
1996.
(b) CURRENT REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
We filed one report on Form 8-K during the last quarter of the
fiscal year ended December 31, 1998. The following table contains
information with respect to that filing:
FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS DATE OF
ITEM(S) REPORTED FILED EVENT REPORTED
---------------- ----- --------------
Acquisition of United Tech, Inc. and Diversitec, Inc. Yes* October 1, 1998
* Required financial statements were filed with an amendment to this
Form 8-K on November 13, 1998. February 12, 1998.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
INTERNATIONAL FIBERCOM, INC.
Dated: March 31, 1999 By /s/ Joseph P. Kealy
-----------------------------------------
Joseph P. Kealy, Chairman of the Board,
President and Principal Executive Officer
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 and Title Date
- - ------------------- ----
/s/ Joseph P. Kealy
- - --------------------------------------------------- March 31, 1999
Joseph P. Kealy, Chairman of the Board,
President, Principal Executive Officer and Director
/s/ Terry W. Beiriger
- - --------------------------------------------------- March 31, 1999
Terry W. Beiriger, Principal Financial Officer,
Treasurer and Secretary
/s/ John F. Kealy
- - --------------------------------------------------- March 31, 1999
John F. Kealy, Director
/s/ Jerry A. Kleven
- - --------------------------------------------------- March 31, 1999
Jerry A. Kleven, Director
/s/ Richard J. Seminoff
- - --------------------------------------------------- March 31, 1999
Richard J. Seminoff, Director
/s/ V. Thompson Brown, Jr.
- - --------------------------------------------------- March 31, 1999
V. Thompson Brown, Jr., Director
/s/ John P. Stephens
- - --------------------------------------------------- March 31, 1999
John P. Stephens, Director
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors
and Stockholders of
International FiberCom, Inc.
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of International
FiberCom, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December 31, 1998, and the
related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash
flows for the year ended December 31, 1998. These consolidated financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial
statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.
Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurances about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of
material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements.
An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of
the consolidated financial statements. 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 International
FiberCom, Inc. and subsidiaries at December 31, 1998 and the results of their
operations and their cash flows for the year ended December 31, 1998, in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
/s/ BDO SEIDMAN, LLP
Los Angeles, California
March 17, 1999
F-1
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INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT
To The Stockholders and Board of Directors of
International FiberCom, Inc. and Subsidiaries
We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of operations, changes
in stockholders' equity, and cash flows of International FiberCom, Inc. and
Subsidiaries for the year ended December 31, 1997. These consolidated financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial
statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are
free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
consolidated financial statement presentation. We believe our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, results of operations, changes in
stockholders' equity, and cash flows of International FiberCom, Inc. and
Subsidiaries for the year ended December 31, 1997, in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.
/s/ Semple & Cooper, LLP
Semple & Cooper, LLP
Certified Public Accountants
March 13, 1998
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INTERNATIONAL FIBERCOM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
DECEMBER 31, 1998
ASSETS
Current Assets (Note 9):
Cash and cash $ 4,789,547
Accounts receivable
- trade, net of allowance (Note 4) 21,860,773
- unbilled receivables 467,054
- other 274,215
Costs and earnings in excess of billings
on uncompleted contracts (Note 7) 5,191,428
Inventory, net of allowance (Note 6) 16,946,143
Prepaid expenses 262,426
Deferred tax asset (Note 13) 863,000
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Total Current Assets 50,654,586
Property and Equipment, net (Notes 8 and 9) 10,042,072
Other Assets (Note 9):
Loans receivable related party (Note 5) 220,200
Goodwill, net 22,855,531
Covenant not to compete, net 313,101
Other assets 348,551
Deferred acquisition costs 125,000
Debt issue costs, net 55,348
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23,917,731
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Total Assets $84,614,389
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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INTERNATIONAL FIBERCOM, INC., AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
DECEMBER 31, 1998
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Notes payable - current portion (Note 9) $ 6,410,568
Notes payable - related party (Note 5) 2,029,287
Obligations under capital lease - current portion (Note 10) 515,386
Accounts payable 9,464,558
Billings in excess of cost and estimated earnings
on uncompleted contracts (Note 7) 449,205
Accrued expenses 2,252,307
Income taxes payable 3,036,621
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Total Current Liabilities 24,157,932
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Long-Term Liabilities:
Notes payable-long term (Note 9) 2,117,522
Notes payable-related party (Note 5) 1,151,196
Obligations under capital lease - long term (Note 10) 807,590
Deferred tax liability (Note 13) 822,327
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Total Long-Term Liabilities 4,898,635
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Total Liabilities 29,056,567
-----------
Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 11, 15 and 17)
Stockholders' Equity:
Series C 4% convertible preferred stock, no par
value, 1,000 shares authorized; 400 shares
issued and outstanding 306,665
Common Stock, no par value, 100,000,000 shares
authorized; 26,614,018 shares issued, 26,408,329
shares outstanding 47,361,495
Additional paid-in capital 2,581,149
Retained Earnings 6,138,600
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56,387,909
Less: Treasury stock, 205,689 shares, at cost 830,087
-----------
Total Stockholders' Equity 55,557,822
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $84,614,389
===========
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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INTERNATIONAL FIBERCOM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Year Ended December 31
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1998 1997
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Net sales $104,975,995 $57,265,806
Cost of sales 70,096,670 40,433,795
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Gross profit 34,879,325 16,832,011
General and administrative expenses 16,936,223 12,264,470
Acquisition costs 890,000 --
------------ -----------
Income from operations 17,053,102 4,567,541
Other income (expense):
Interest income 163,822 50,249
Interest expense (979,421) (377,617)
Other income 58,163 1,610,158
Gain on disposal of assets 7,154 181,999
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Income before provision (benefit)
for income taxes 16,302,820 6,032,330
Provision (benefit) for income taxes 4,899,497 (346,319)
------------ -----------
Net income 11,403,323 6,378,649
Preferred stock dividends 47,722 173,447
------------ -----------
Net income attributable to
common stockholders $ 11,355,601 $ 6,205,202
============ ===========
Earnings per common share:
Basic $ .48 $ .53
Diluted $ .43 $ .35
Shares used in computing earnings per share:
Basic 23,508,749 11,711,024
Diluted 27,175,763 18,579,836
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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INTERNATIONAL FIBERCOM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1998 AND 1997
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Preferred Stock Common Stock
------------------------------------ ---------------------
Series A Series B Series C Shares Amount
-------- -------- -------- ------ ------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Stockholders' Equity, January 1,
1997 as previously reported $ 1,680,997 -- -- 6,864,387 $ 8,559,247
Adjustments in connection with
poolings of interest 3,254,000 1,513
----------- ---------- -------- ---------- -----------
Stockholders' Equity, January 1,
1997 as restated 1,680,997 10,118,387 8,560,760
Issuance of 3,500 shares of
Series B preferred, net
of costs $2,706,302
Issuance of 1,000 shares of
Series C preferred stock, net
of costs $766,662
Southern Communications
acquisition 2,231,661 6,200,000
Issuance of common stock for
payment of debt 123,212 253,207
Issuance of common stock in private
placements, net of costs 2,850,000 11,605,513
Issuance of options and warrants
for services rendered
Series A preferred stock
conversion (1,680,997) 2,126,463 1,680,997
Series B preferred stock
conversion (1,579,465) 1,323,242 1,579,465
Conversion of 8% convertible
debentures 720,000 900,000
Employee stock option exercises 30,145 37,413
Common shares purchased under ESPP 104,036 280,929
Issuance of common stock, misc. 187,456 1,119,000
S-Corporation shareholder distribution
and stock redemption
Preferred stock dividend 72,247 173,447
Net Income
----------- ---------- -------- ---------- -----------
Stockholders' Equity, December 31,
1997 -- $1,126,837 $766,662 19,886,849 $32,390,731
Series B preferred stock conversion (1,126,837) 792,046 1,126,837
Series C preferred stock conversion (459,997) 126,316 459,997
Conversion of 8% convertible
debentures 480,000 600,000
Accrued Interest paid in stock 7,744 46,948
Public warrants exercises 1,288,930 6,981,453
Non-Employee option/warrant exercises 2,682,632 2,013,393
Employee stock option exercises 788,745 392,150
Common shares purchased under ESPP 139,876 678,305
Riley acquisition 28,236 150,000
General acquisition 17,857 125,000
Dumbauld acquisition 41,885 250,000
Diversitec finders fee 25,131 150,000
Treasury stock repurchase
Issuance of repricing shares 300,000 1,948,959
S-Corporation shareholder
distribution
Preferred stock dividends 7,771 47,722
Net income
=========== ========== ======== ========== ===========
Stockholders' Equity, December 31,
1998 -- -- $306,665 26,614,018 $47,361,495
=========== ========== ======== ========== ===========
Additional
Retained Paid-In Treasury
Earnings Capital Stock Totals
-------- ------- ----- ------
Stockholders' Equity, January 1, 1997
as previously reported $(7,853,875) $ 947,729 $(668,017) $ 2,666,081
Adjustments in connection with
poolings of interest 837,442 838,955
----------- ---------- --------- ------------
Stockholders' Equity, January 1, 1997
as restated (7,016,433) 947,729 (668,017) 3,505,036
Issuance of 3,500 shares of
Series B preferred, net of costs 2,706,302
Issuance of 1,000 shares of
Series C preferred stock, net
of costs 766,662
Southern Communications
acquisition 6,200,000
Issuance of common stock for
payment of debt 253,207
Issuance of common stock in private
placements, net of costs 11,605,513
Issuance of options and warrants
for services rendered 2,013,380 2,013,380
Series A preferred stock
conversion
Series B preferred stock
conversion
Conversion of 8% convertible
debentures 900,000
Employee stock option exercises 37,413
Common shares purchased under ESPP 280,929
Issuance of common stock, misc. 1,119,000
S-Corporation shareholder distribution
and stock redemption (3,759,360) (3,759,360)
Preferred stock dividend (173,447) --
Net Income 6,378,649 6,378,649
----------- ---------- --------- ------------
Stockholders' Equity, December 31, 1997 $(4,570,591) $2,961,109 $(668,017) $ 32,006,731
Series B preferred stock conversion --
Series C preferred stock conversion --
Conversion of 8% convertible
debentures 600,000
Accrued Interest paid in stock 46,948
Public warrants exercises (379,960) 6,601,493
Non-Employee option/warrant exercises 2,013,393
Employee stock option exercises 392,150
Common shares purchased under ESPP 678,305
Riley acquisition 150,000
General acquisition 125,000
Dumbauld acquisition 250,000
Diversitec finders fee 150,000
Treasury stock repurchase (162,070) (162,070)
Issuance of repricing shares 1,948,959
S-Corporation shareholder
distribution (646,410) (646,410)
Preferred stock dividends (47,722) --
Net income 11,403,323 11,403,323
=========== ========== ========= ============
Stockholders' Equity, December 31, 1998 $ 6,138,600 $2,581,149 $(830,087) $ 55,557,822
=========== ========== ========= ============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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INTERNATIONAL FIBERCOM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Year Ended December 31
----------------------------
1998 1997
------------ ------------
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 11,403,323 $ 6,378,649
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash used by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 3,093,711 1,659,521
Gain on disposal (7,154) (181,999)
Acquisition fees paid in Common Stock 150,000 --
Increase in accounts receivable (13,050,423) (4,600,677)
Increase in inventory (10,798,342) (4,782,063)
Increase in costs and estimated earnings in
excess of billings on uncompleted contracts (2,651,150) (2,290,732)
Increase in prepaid expenses (142,806) (56,708)
Increase in accounts payable 4,775,914 1,157,846
Increase in accrued expenses 1,080,653 640,140
Increase (decrease) in billings in excess of
cost and estimated earnings on uncompleted
contracts 230,620 (152,766)
Increase in income taxes payable 2,967,023 18,444
------------ ------------
Net cash used by operating activities (2,948,631) (2,210,345)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property and equipment (6,118,692) (2,982,675)
Decrease in other assets 69,747 254,347
Increase in intangible assets (1,476,503) (12,898,190)
(Increase) decrease in deferred
acquisition costs (125,000) 234,367
------------ ------------
Net cash used by investing activities (7,650,448) (15,392,151)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from notes payable and
lease obiligations 18,116,863 19,312,151
Repayments on notes payable and
lease obligations (14,219,834) (12,107,605)
Proceeds from warrant and stock option
exercises 9,375,018 37,413
S-Corp shareholder distribution (646,410) (1,449,000)
Treasury stock repurchase (162,070) (2,310,360)
Proceeds from private offerings, net -- 3,472,924
Proceeds from sale of common stock -- 13,006,156
(Decrease) increase in accrued offering
costs (430,816) 741,139
------------ ------------
Net cash provided by financing activities 12,032,751 20,702,818
------------ ------------
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 1,433,672 3,100,322
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 3,355,875 255,553
------------ ------------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 4,789,547 $ 3,355,875
============ ============
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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INTERNATIONAL FIBERCOM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES
Year Ended December 31
-----------------------
1998 1997
---------- ----------
Cash paid during the year for interest $ 838,833 $1,731,000
Cash paid during the year for income taxes 485,206 99,461
Non-Cash Transactions:
Accrued interest paid in Common Stock 46,948 --
Offering costs paid in Common Stock,
Warrants, Options 310,323 2,013,380
Common Stock issued relating to Business
Acquisitions 525,000 6,200,000
Convertible debt converted to Common Stock 600,000 1,153,207
Issuance of repricing shares relating to the 1997
private placement 1,948,959 --
Series A Preferred Stock converted to Common Stock -- 1,680,997
Series B Preferred Stock converted to Common Stock 1,126,837 1,579,465
Series C Preferred Stock converted to Common Stock 459,997 --
Preferred Stock dividends paid in Common Stock 47,722 173,447
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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INTERNATIONAL FIBERCOM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
NATURE OF CORPORATION:
International FiberCom, Inc. was incorporated in the State of Arizona on
December 29, 1972 and operates under the tax laws of a C Corporation.
International FiberCom, Inc, and its subsidiaries (the "Company") offer
diversified services and products to the telecommunications, cable television
("CATV") and other industries. The Company provides installation, construction,
consulting, design, engineering and systems integration services to the owners
of broadband, fiber-optic networks. The Company also sells and distributes new
and secondary market telecommunications equipment. The Companies products and
services are stratified into three principle segments identified as:
Infrastructure Development, Engineering and Equipment Distribution.
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION:
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the
company and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and
transactions have been eliminated.
RECLASSIFICATIONS:
Certain prior year amounts in the accompanying 1997 Consolidated Statements of
Operations and Cash Flows have been reclassified to conform to the 1998
presentation.
PERVASIVENESS OF ESTIMATES:
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Significant estimates are used when accounting for the percentage of completion
and the estimated gross profit on jobs in progress, allowance for doubtful
accounts, inventory reserves, depreciation and amortization, accruals, taxes,
contingencies, goodwill, etc., which are discussed in the respective notes to
the consolidated financial statements. During the fourth quarter of 1998, the
Company reevaluated its inventory reserves related to two recent acquisitions
and reduced such reserves by $3,263,000.
REVENUE AND COST RECOGNITION:
Sales from telecommunication equipment, as well as any other related services,
are recognized on the accrual basis of accounting.
Revenues from fixed-price and modified fixed-price construction contracts are
recognized on the percentage-of-completion method, measured by the percentage of
costs incurred to date to the estimated total costs for each contract. Contract
costs include, amongst other things, direct labor, field labor, subcontracting,
direct materials, direct overhead, and interest costs incurred as a result of
contracting activity. Selling, general, and administrative costs are charged to
expense as incurred. Project losses are provided for in their entirety in the
period in which such losses are determined, without reference to the
percentage-of-completion. As contracts can extend over one or more accounting
periods, revisions in costs and estimated earnings during the course of the work
are reflected during the accounting period in which the facts that require such
revisions become known. The length of the Company's contracts vary, but are
typically less than one (1) year. Therefore, assets and liabilities are
classified as current and non-current, based on a one (1) year operating cycle.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
Cash equivalents are considered to be all highly liquid investments purchased
with an initial maturity of three (3) months or less.
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INTERNATIONAL FIBERCOM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (CONTINUED)
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE:
Accounts receivable - trade represent the amounts billed but uncollected on
completed construction contracts and construction contracts in progress, as well
as standard trade receivables.
Accounts receivable-unbilled represents amounts receivable from customers on
completed contracts not yet billed.
The Company follows the allowance method of recognizing uncollectible accounts
receivable. The allowance method recognizes bad debt expense based on a review
of the individual accounts outstanding, and the Company's prior history of
uncollectible accounts receivable. At December 31, 1998, allowances have been
established for potentially uncollectible accounts receivable in the amount of
$266,389.
INVENTORY:
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost, first-in, first-out method, or
market, and consists of new and secondary market telephone equipment and cable
and electronic supplies. The Company periodically reviews its inventory and
makes a provision for damaged or obsolete inventory, if necessary.
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is provided over the
estimated useful lives of the assets utilizing straight-line and accelerated
methods. Leasehold improvements are amortized over their estimated useful lives
or the remaining lease term, whichever is shorter. The estimated useful lives
are as follows:
Software 7 years
Building 28-40 years
Tools and construction equipment 5-7 years
Vehicles 3-5 years
Furniture and fixtures 7-10 years
Office equipment 5-7 years
Leasehold improvement 5-40 years
Maintenance and repairs that neither materially add to the value of the property
nor appreciably prolong its life are charged to expense as incurred. Betterments
or renewals are capitalized when incurred. For the years ended December 31, 1998
and 1997, depreciation expense was $1,700,407 and $1,214,733, respectively.
The Company's capital lease agreements are recorded at the lower of the present
value of the minimum lease payments, or the fair market value of the assets. The
assets are being depreciated over the lesser of their estimated productive
lives, or their lease term. Depreciation of the assets under the capital leases
is included in depreciation expense, as noted above, for the years ended
December 31, 1998 and 1997.
GOODWILL:
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net
assets acquired. Goodwill is being amortized ratably over 15-20 years. The
carrying value of goodwill will be reviewed periodically by the Company and
impairments, if any, will be recognized when expected future operating cash
flows derived from goodwill are less than its carrying value. Goodwill related
amortization expense charged to operations for the years ended December 31, 1998
and 1997, was $1,140,347 and $358,412, respectively.
WARRANTIES:
The Company provides warranties for products sold and services performed,
ranging from one to twenty years. The Company has had no material warranty
claims to date.
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INTERNATIONAL FIBERCOM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 1 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: (CONTINUED)
INCOME TAXES:
The Company reports deferred taxes on an asset and liability approach. Deferred
income taxes arise from timing differences resulting from revenues and expenses
reported for financial accounting and tax reporting purposes in different
periods. Deferred income taxes primarily represent the estimated tax liability
on additional depreciation expense reported based upon accelerated tax
depreciation methods, and timing differences in the utilization of net operating
losses.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION:
The Company has elected to follow Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25,
Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (APB 25) and the related
interpretations in accounting for its employee stock options. Under APB 25,
because the exercise price of employee stock options equals the market price of
the underlying stock on the date of grant, no compensation expense is recorded.
The Company has adopted the disclosure-only provisions of Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (Statement
No. 123).
EARNINGS PER SHARE:
Basic earnings per share include no dilution and is computed by dividing income
available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares
outstanding for the period.
Diluted earnings per share amounts are computed based on the weighted average
number of shares actually outstanding plus the shares that would be outstanding
assuming conversion of the convertible preferred stock and convertible
debentures and exercise of dilutive stock options and warrants, all of which are
considered to be common stock equivalents. The number of shares that would be
issued from the exercise of stock options has been reduced by the number of
shares that could have been purchased from the proceeds at the average market
price of the Company's stock. Net income has been adjusted for dividends on the
convertible preferred stock and interest and finance expenses (net of tax) on
the convertible debt.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS:
During the year ended December 31, 1998, the Company adopted Statement of
Financial Accounts Standard No. 132, "Employee Disclosures about Pensions and
other Post Retirement Benefits." This pronouncement revises and improves
disclosure requirements of FASB No's 87, 88 and 106.
During the year ended December 31, 1998, the Company adopted Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 131, "Disclosure about Segments of an
Enterprise and Related Information" ("SFAS 131") issued by the FASB. SFAS 131
requires that public companies report certain information about operating
segments, products, services and geographical areas in which they operate and
their major customers. There was no effect from the adoption of this statement
on the financial position or results of operations for the year ended December
31, 1998.
During the year ended December 31, 1998, the Company adopted Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" (SFAS
No. 130) issued by the FASB. SFAS No. 130 establishes standards for reporting
and display of comprehensive income and its components in a full set of
general-purpose financial statements. The Company has no items of comprehensive
income and therefore comprehensive income is the same as net income, as
presented.
During the year ended December 31, 1997, the Company adopted Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, "Earnings per Share" (SFAS No. 128).
This pronouncement provides a different method of calculating earnings per share
than was required by APB 15, Earnings per Share. There was no effect from the
adoption of this statement on the reporting of earnings per share for the year
ended December 31, 1997.
NOTE 2 - CONCENTRATIONS OF RISK:
The Company maintains cash balances at various financial institutions. Deposits
not to exceed $100,000 at the financial institution are insured by the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation. The Company had uninsured cash of approximately
$6,039,133 at December 31, 1998.
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INTERNATIONAL FIBERCOM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 3 - FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS:
Estimated fair values of the Company's financial instruments (all of which are
held for non-trading purposes) at December 31, 1998 are as follows:
Carrying Fair
Amount Value
---------- ----------
Long-term debt/capital leases $2,925,112 $2,925,112
The fair value of long-term debt is based on current rates at which the Company
could borrow funds with similar remaining maturities. The fair value of loans
receivable and notes payable from related parties cannot be determined due to
its related party nature.
NOTE 4 - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE - TRADE:
Accounts receivable - trade consist of the following at December 31, 1998:
Contracts in progress $11,392,974
Contracts in progress - retention 1,139,682
Completed contracts 5,439,333
Completed contracts - retention 65,923
Non-contract related accounts receivable 4,089,250
-----------
22,127,162
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts 266,389
-----------
$21,860,773
===========
NOTE 5 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS:
LOANS RECEIVABLE FROM RELATED PARTIES CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING AT
DECEMBER 31, 1998:
6.5% loans receivable from corporate
stockholders, due on demand; secured by
the Company's common stock. $ 142,413
7.0% loan receivable from a corporate
stockholder, with sixty (60) monthly
payments of $791, including principal
and interest, due in full April 1, 2000;
unsecured. 77,787
----------
$ 220,200
==========
Based upon the opinion of management of the Company, the above receivables have
been classified as long-term in the accompanying financial statements.
COVENANT NOT TO COMPETE:
During the year ended December 31, 1997, the Company commenced litigation to
collect on loans receivable from two former officers of Kleven. The officers
filed a counterclaim alleging wrongful termination. As part of a litigation
settlement, the two former officers entered into a covenant not to compete with
the Company, in which the balance on their advances were converted into
covenants not to compete for a five year period. For the year ended December 31,
1998, amortization expense was $73,588. No amortization expense was recorded in
1997.
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INTERNATIONAL FIBERCOM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTES 5 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS: (CONTINUED)
NOTES PAYABLE - RELATED PARTIES CONSISTS OF THE FOLLOWING AT DECEMBER 31, 1998:
8.5% note payable to a principal stockholder of the Company
who is an officer of Southern, a wholly-owned subsidiary of
the Company, monthly principal and interest payments of
$86,663, due in full February, 2001. $ 2,051,326
5.5% convertible debenture to RBB Bank and affiliates,
convertible at $5.475 per share on or after January 27, 1998
through April 27, 1999, at which time the debentures and any
accrued interest are due in full. 1,000,000
12% note payable to former principal and a current officer
of Compass, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company,
interest accrues monthly and interest and principal are due
on demand. 109,157
Note payable to former partner of Riley, a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company, principal only payments of $2,000
due weekly. 20,000
-------------
3,180,483
Less: current portion 2,029,287
-------------
$ 1,151,196
=============
A schedule of future minimum principal payments due on notes payable - related
parties outstanding as of December 31, is as follows:
1999 $2,029,287
2000 979,693
2001 171,503
----------
$3,180,483
==========
DEBT ISSUE COSTS:
In addition, the Company incurred costs in connection with the aforementioned
notes payable related parties. These costs are capitalized and amortized ratably
over the life of the debt. For the year ended December 31, 1998 and 1997,
amortization expense of these costs was $179,369 and $20,736, respectively.
NOTE 6 - INVENTORY:
Inventory consists of the following at December 31, 1998:
New and used telephone equipment $18,058,880
Cabling and equipment 847,433
-----------
18,906,313
Less: allowance for obsolete inventory 1,960,170
-----------
$16,946,143
===========
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INTERNATIONAL FIBERCOM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 7 - CONTRACTS IN PROGRESS:
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings and billings in excess of
costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts consist of the following
at December 31, 1998:
Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts $25,061,595
Estimated earnings to date 9,024,306
-----------
34,085,901
Less: billings to date 29,343,678
-----------
$ 4,742,223
===========
Included in the accompanying balance sheet under the following captions:
Costs and estimated earnings
in excess of billings on
uncompleted contracts $5,191,428
Billings in excess of costs and
estimated earnings on
uncompleted contracts 449,205
----------
$4,742,223
==========
NOTE 8 - PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
Property and equipment consists of the following at December 31, 1998:
Construction equipment $10,363,833
Building and land 2,339,447
Furniture and fixtures 616,569
Vehicles 1,047,860
Office equipment 344,252
Leasehold improvements 341,312
Software 526,850
-----------
15,580,123
Less: accumulated depreciation 5,538,051
-----------
$10,042,072
===========
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INTERNATIONAL FIBERCOM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 9 - NOTES PAYABLE:
Notes payable consist of the following at December 31, 1998:
Mortgage note payable to Valley First Community Bank,
interest 8.48% payable in monthly installments, of
$6,328.96 including principal and interest, due
February 20, 2005; collateralized by a Deed of Trust. $ 363,842
Notes payable to Wachovia Bank on a revolving line of
credit, interest only payable monthly at prime plus
.25%, payable on demand, guaranteed by assets of the
Company. 1,543,727
6.9% to 14.5% notes payable to financial institutions
with monthly principal and interest payments from $252
to $18,056 and quarterly principal payments up to
$150,000, due in full through September 2002;
collateralized by equipment and personal guarantees. 3,360,680
Note payable to First Tennessee Bank on a $1,000,000
revolving line of credit, interest only payable monthly
at prime plus 1%, due June 1, 1999; collateralized by
accounts receivable and inventory. 875,000
Note payable to Valley First Community Bank on a
revolving line of credit, interest only payable monthly
at prime plus 1.25%, due May 1, 1999; collateralized by
equipment and a personal guarantee by an officer. 500,000
Note payable to Emergent Financial Company on a
$2,000,000 revolving line of credit, interest payable
at maturity at prime plus 2.5%, due June 2, 1999;
collateralized by all assets. 1,884,841
-----------
8,528,090
Less: current portion of notes payable 6,410,568
-----------
$ 2,117,522
===========
A schedule of future minimum principal payments due on notes payable outstanding
as of December 31, is as follows:
1999 $6,410,568
2000 1,200,047
2001 527,668
2002 239,816
2003 65,745
Subsequent 84,246
----------
$8,528,090
==========
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INTERNATIONAL FIBERCOM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 10 - OBLIGATIONS UNDER CAPITAL LEASES:
At December 31, 1998, the Company was the lessee of construction and office
equipment, with an original cost of $2,290,725 under capital lease agreements
expiring through December, 2003.
Minimum future lease payments under the capital leases for each of the next five
(5) years as of December 31, are as follows:
1999 $ 622,905
2000 516,821
2001 211,404
2002 109,137
2003 58,792
----------
Total minimum lease payments 1,519,059
Less: amount representing interest 196,083
----------
Present value of net minimum lease payments 1,322,976
Less: current maturities of capital lease obligations 515,386
----------
$ 807,590
==========
NOTE 11 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES:
OPERATING LEASES:
The Company leases its various administrative facilities under non-cancellable
operating leases, expiring through February, 2006. In addition, the Company
leases vehicles and office equipment under operating lease agreements, with
terms of two (2) to four (4) years. Future minimum lease payments under
non-cancellable operating lease agreements as of December 31, are as follows.
1999 $1,488,012
2000 1,153,738
2001 859,186
2002 638,072
2003 378,628
Subsequent 525,458
----------
$5,043,094
==========
For the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, total rent expense approximated
$1,214,738 and $760,790, respectively.
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS:
The Company has entered into various employment contracts with six (6) officers
of the Company and/or its subsidiaries through August, 2001. They provide for a
minimum annual salary and automobile allowance. In addition, one (1) of the
agreements contains incentives based on the Company's attainment of specified
levels of sales and earnings. As of December 31, 1998 and 1997, the total
minimum commitment was $2,268,508 and $934,950, respectively.
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INTERNATIONAL FIBERCOM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 12 - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
CONVERTIBLE DEBENTURES:
On February 10, 1998, the $600,000 outstanding balance of 8% convertible
debentures was converted into 480,000 shares of Common Stock.
PREFERRED STOCK:
The Series A 9% preferred shares are convertible into common shares at a price
equal to a thirty percent (30%) discount from the lower of the average closing
bid price of the common stock for the three (3) consecutive trading days prior
to (i) the date of subscription of the preferred stock or (ii) the date of the
conversion of the preferred stock. All shares of Series A 9% preferred stock
were converted into Common Stock in 1997.
The Series B 4% preferred shares are convertible into common stock at a price
equal to the lower of the Average Stock Price on the date of each monthly
subscription installment or the Discounted Average Stock Price on the date of
conversion. The "Average Stock Price" is the average of the daily closing bid
prices of the common stock for the five consecutive trading days immediately
preceding the relevant date. The "Discounted Average Stock Price" means (i) 70%
of the average of the daily closing bid prices of the common stock for the five
consecutive trading days immediately preceding the date of conversion into
common stock if such average of the daily prices is below $3.00 per share or
(ii) 75% of the average of such daily prices if the average is above $3.00 per
share. For a one year period after issuance of the series B preferred, the
series B conversion Price floor will be the lower of $.75 or 50% of the Average
Stock Price. There will be no floor on the series B conversion price if the
Company fails to achieve certain gross profits in any two consecutive quarters.
The Company may redeem the series B preferred, in whole or in part, commencing
60 days after issuance at 150% of the purchase price of $1,000 per share. All of
the Series B 4% preferred stock was converted into Common Shares in 1998.
The Series C 4% preferred shares are convertible into common stock at a price of
$6.48375 per share. Additional shares may be issuable upon conversion based upon
certain conditions. Dividends are payable on the Series C preferred at the rate
of 4% per annum in shares of common stock or cash, at the option of the Company
on a quarterly basis. During 1998, 600 of the 1,000 outstanding shares of Series
C 4% preferred stock was converted into Common Stock.
COMMON STOCK:
The Company has entered into an agreement whereby it can repurchase 2,700,000
shares of common stock at prices ranging from $5.25 to $6.00 per share.
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN:
During 1997, the Company adopted an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the "Plan")
for all employees meeting certain eligibility criteria. Under the plan, eligible
employees may purchase shares of the Company's common stock, subject to certain
limitations, at the lower of 85% of its market price per share on (i) the
commencement date of the purchase period or (ii) the purchase period termination
date. Purchases are limited to 15% of an employee's eligible compensation, for
each annual or semi-annual period of participation up to a maximum of $25,000
per calendar year. An aggregate of 2,000,000 shares. of the Company's common
stock are authorized and available for sale to eligible employees. During the
years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997, 139,876 and 104,036 shares, respectively
were issued to employees under the Plan.
EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTIONS AND RESTRICTED STOCK PLANS:
On January 7, 1997, the Board of Directors approved the 1997 International
FiberCom, Inc. Stock Option Plan. The Plan authorizes the Company to grant
incentive stock options and non-qualified stock options to key employees of the
Company. In addition, the Company has adopted the 1997 Restricted Stock Plan.
This Plan authorizes the granting of restricted shares of common stock to key
employees, consultants, researchers, and members of the Board. Under the Plans,
3,200,000 shares of common stock are reserved for issuance pursuant to a Plan
amendment on April 2, 1998.
During the year ended December 31, 1994, the Company adopted the 1994 Incentive
Stock Option Plan and the 1994 Restricted Stock Plan. The Plans authorized the
granting of restricted shares of common stock and common stock options to key
employees, consultants, researchers, and members of the Advisory Board. Under
the above Plans, 441,707 shares of common stock were reserved for issuance.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
As of December 31, 1998, options exercisable to purchase all shares available
for issuance under the 1994 Plans have been granted and options exerciseable to
purchase 1,391,585 shares have been granted under the 1997 Plans. In addition,
the Company has issued 2,736,930 options to employees and directors, not
pursuant to any authorized plan.
Following is a summary of the status of the stock option plans for employees and
directors during the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997:
Weighted
Average
Number Exercise
of Options Price per Option
---------- ----------------
Outstanding at December 31, 1996 443,500 $1.13
1997:
Granted 1,852,530 1.99
Exercised 30,145 1.24
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Outstanding at December 31, 1997 2,265,885 1.83
1998:
Granted 2,275,982 5.43
Exercised 889,540 1.06
Forfeitures 63 1.47
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Outstanding at December 31, 1998 3,652,264 $4.23
========= =====
Information relating to stock options at December 31, 1998 summarized by
exercise price are as follows:
Outstanding Exerciseable
----------------------------- --------------------
Weighted Average Weighted Average
----------------- --------------------
Exercise Price Life Exercise Exercise
Per Share Shares (Year) Price Shares Price
-------------- --------- ------ -------- --------- --------
$.94 - $1.47 588,687 4.9 $1.14 588,687 $1.14
$3.00 - $4.43 854,895 3.7 3.04 854,895 3.04
$5.00 - $6.00 2,208,682 4.6 5.47 2,208,682 5.47
-------------- --------- ---- ----- --------- -----
$.94 - $6.00 3,652,264 4.4 $4.23 3,652,264 $4.23
============== ========= ==== ===== ========= =====
All of the above options are currently exercisable.
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INTERNATIONAL FIBERCOM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
All stock options issued to employees have an exercise price not less than the
fair market value of the Company's common stock on the date of grant. In
accordance with accounting for such options utilizing the intrinsic value
method, there is no related compensation expense recorded in the Company's
financial statements for the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997. Had
compensation cost for stock-based compensation been determined based on the fair
value of the options at the grant dates consistent with the method of SFAS 123,
the Company's net income and earnings per share for the years ended December 31,
1998 and 1997, would have been reduced to the proforma amounts presented below:
December 31,
-----------------------------
1998 1997
----------- ----------
Net income:
As reported $11,355,601 $6,205,202
Pro forma 5,252,498 4,362,432
Basic earnings per share:
As reported .48 .53
Pro forma .22 .37
Diluted earnings per share:
As reported .43 .35
Pro forma .20 .25
The fair value of option grants is estimated as of the date of grant utilizing
the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average
assumptions for grants in 1998 and 1997, expected life of options of 1-2 years,
expected volatility of 82%, risk-free interest rates of 8.0%, and a 0% dividend
yield. The weighted average fair value at date of grant for options granted
during 1998 and 1997 approximated $2.68 and $1.01, respectively.
NON-EMPLOYEE STOCK OPTIONS AND WARRANTS:
The Company issued 1,302,480 warrants in connection with its 1994 public
offering. Such Public Warrants are exercisable to purchase one share of common
stock at $5.50 until September 15, 1998. The warrants may be redeemed by the
Company upon 30 days written notice at $.10 per warrant, provided that the
closing bid quotations of the common stock have averaged at least $8.10 per
share for any 20 consecutive trading days ending on the third day prior to the
day on which the Company gives notice. During 1998, the Company gave notice to
the warrant holders calling for warrant redemption. Of the total issued
warrants, 1,288,930 warrants were exercised generating cash proceeds of
$7,089,115. 7,440 of the warrants were redeemed at $.10 per warrant and 6,110
warrants were forfeited.
The Company also issued 378,443 series A warrants in connection with the
Company's 1996 private placement of series A preferred. The series A warrants
are exercisable to purchase 378,443 shares of common stock at a price of $.82
per share. The series A warrants are exercisable until May, 2001. During 1998
all of the warrants were exercised.
In connection with its 1994 public offering of shares of common stock and
warrants, the Company also sold to the underwriter of such offering, at nominal
consideration, Underwriter's warrants exercisable to purchase 120,000 shares of
common stock at $8.10 per share of common stock and 120,000 Underwriter's
underlying warrants at $.15 per Underwriter's underlying warrant, for a total of
240,000 shares. The Underwriter's underlying warrants were exercisable at a
price of $7.15 per share, however, such warrants expired on September 15, 1998.
The Underwriter's warrants were exercisable commencing August 12, 1995 and
continuing for four years thereafter. During 1998, 47,000 of the 120,000
underwriter's warrants were exercised.
On November 5, 1996, the Company entered into a twenty-five (25) month
consulting agreement to assist the Company with investor communications and
relations. In consideration of the Agreement, the Company granted its consultant
a four (4) year option to purchase 1,900,000 shares of the Company's common
stock, exercisable at $1.12 per share, which equalled the market price at the
grant date. The Company has determined that the value of the services to be
received under this agreement is $105,000, which is being amortized over the
term of the agreement. The options became exercisable on January 1, 1998 and
during 1998, all of the options were exercised.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 12 - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: (CONTINUED)
In June, 1996, the Company entered into an agreement with a securities
broker-dealer to provide its services to seek potential acquisitions. In
consideration for the agreement, the Company granted the broker-dealer warrants
to purchase 150,000 shares of the Company's common stock for a period of three
(3) years. There are 75,000 warrants exercisable at two dollars ($2) per share,
and 75,000 warrants exercisable at four dollars ($4) per share, with a weighted
average exercise price of three dollars ($3) per share. The Company has
determined that the value of the services to be received under this agreement is
$5,000, which is being amortized over the term of the agreement. All of the
warrants were exercised in 1998
In connection with its 1997 private placement of Series B preferred, the Company
issued 700,000 Series B warrants. The series B warrants are exercisable to
purchase one share of common stock at varying exercise prices depending on the
tranche. The exercise price for warrants issued with Tranche 1 is $2.25 per
share and are exercisable until March, 2002, the exercise price for warrants
issued with Tranche 2 is $2.50 per share and are exercisable until April, 2002,
and the exercise price for Warrants issued with Tranche 3 is $3.00 per share and
are exercisable until May, 2002. The 220,000 warrants issued with Tranche 1 were
exercised in 1998.
In connection with the 1997 Private Placement, the Company entered into a
repricing agreement with said purchaser of shares under the private placement
guaranteeing the issuance of 300,000 additional shares of stock based on certain
criteria defined in the agreement relating to the common stock prices subsequent
to the offering. In 1998, the Company issued these additional shares in
connection with the agreement.
In connection with its 1997 private placements of common stock, the Company
issued 200,000 warrants and 300,000 stock options to the placement agent and a
consultant, respectively. The exercise price for the warrants is $7.50 per share
and are exercisable until November, 2002. The exercise price for the options is
$6.00 and are exercisable commencing January, 1998 until January, 2002. As of
December 31, 1998, none of the warrants or options had been exercised.
In connection with its 1997 private placement of Series C preferred, the Company
issued 267,000 warrants to the placement agent. The exercise price for the
warrants is $7.50 and are exercisable until October, 2002. As of December 31,
1998, none of the warrants had been exercised.
In connection with its January, 1997 acquisition of Concepts, the Company issued
54,000 warrants to outside parties. 10,000 warrants have an exercise price of
$.94 and are exercisable until January, 1999. 44,000 warrants have an exercise
price of $1.75 and are exercisable until February, 1999. The fair value of the
warrants granted was estimated at the date of grant utilizing the Black-Scholes
pricing model. All of the warrants were exercised in 1998.
In December 1997, the Company granted 300,000 options for investment advisory
services. The exercise price for the options is $6.00 and are exercisable
through January 2002. The fair value of the options granted was estimated at the
date of grant utilizing the Black-Scholes pricing model. The investment advisory
services were utilized in connection with the 1997 private placement and as
such, were netted against the proceeds from the private placement. As of
December 31, 1998, none of the options had been exercised.
In 1997, the Company issued 280,000 warrants and 30,000 options to a vendor for
services rendered. 250,000 and 30,000 warrants have an exercise price of $1.47
and are exercisable until April, 2003 and April, 2002, respectively. The
exercise price for the options is $.94 and are exercisable until May, 2002. The
fair value of the warrants and options granted was estimated at the date of
grant utilizing the Black-Scholes pricing model. The vendor services were
utilized in connection with the 1997 private placement and as such, were netted
against the proceeds from the private placement. All the options and warrants
are outstanding at December 31, 1998.
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INTERNATIONAL FIBERCOM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 12 - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: (CONTINUED)
Following is a summary of the status of non-employee stock options and warrants
during the years ended December 31, 1998 and 1997:
Number of Weighted
Options Average
and Exercise
Warrants Price
--------- --------
Outstanding at December 31, 1996 3,970,923 $2.80
1997:
Granted 2,131,000 4.37
--------- -----
Outstanding at December 31, 1997 6,101,923 3.47
1998:
Exercised 4,288,373 2.63
Redeemed 7,440 .10
Forfeited 126,110 6.80
--------- -----
Outstanding at December 31, 1998 1,680,000 $5.33
========= =====
EARNINGS PER SHARE:
The following data shows amounts used in computing earnings per share and the
effect on income and the weighted average number of shares of dilutive potential
common stock.
Year Ended December 31
1998 1997
----------- -----------
Numerator:
Numerator for basic earnings per share - net
income attributable to common stockholders $11,355,601 $ 6,205,202
Interest expense and finance expense on
convertible debt 157,357 113,060
Preferred stock dividends 47,722 173,447
----------- -----------
Numerator for diluted earnings per share -
adjusted net income attributable to
common stockholders plus assumed conversions $11,560,680 $ 6,491,709
=========== ===========
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share -
weighted-average shares outstanding 23,508,749 11,711,024
Effect of dilutive securities:
Convertible preferred stock 401,001 2,426,652
Dilutive options 3,039,968 3,192,845
Convertible debt 226,045 1,249,315
----------- -----------
Dilutive potential common shares 3,667,014 6,868,812
----------- -----------
Denominator for diluted earnings per share -
adjusted weighted-average shares outstanding
and assumed conversions 27,175,763 18,579,836
=========== ===========
Basic earnings per share $ .48 $ .53
=========== ===========
Diluted earnings per share $ .43 $ .35
=========== ===========
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INTERNATIONAL FIBERCOM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 12 - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: (CONTINUED)
In 1998, options and warrants with exercise prices ranging from $7.15 to $8.10
on 707,000 shares of common stock were not included in computing diluted EPS
because their effect was anti-dilutive. The anti-dilutive securities had
expiration dates ranging from September 15, 1998 through November 30, 2002. In
1997, options and warrants with exercise prices ranging from $3.30 to $7.50 on
974,868 shares of common stock were not included in computing diluted EPS
because their effect was anti-dilutive. The anti-dilutive securities had
expiration dates ranging from September 15, 1998 through November 30, 2002.
NOTE 13 - INCOME TAXES AND DEFERRED INCOME TAXES:
The benefit (provision) for income taxes consists of:
December 31,
--------------------------
1998 1997
----------- -----------
Current $(4,745,882) $(143,809)
Deferred (153,615) 490,128
----------- ---------
Benefit (provision) for income taxes $(4,899,497) $ 346,319
=========== =========
As of December 31, 1998, the components of deferred income taxes are as follows:
Current Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities):
Revenue recognition -- $(346,406)
Net operating loss carryforwards -- 444,025
Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 110,578 89,232
Allowance for inventory obsolescence 752,422 71,755
--------- ---------
Net Current Deferred Tax Asset $ 863,000 $ 258,606
========= =========
Long-term Deferred Tax Assets (Liabilities):
Net operating loss carryforwards $ 145,000 $ 172,846
Depreciation and amortization (967,327) (336,708)
--------- ---------
Net Long-term Deferred Tax Liability $(822,327) $(163,862)
========= =========
At December 31, 1998, the Company had federal and state net operating loss
carryforwards in the approximate amount of $1,500,000 available to offset future
federal and state taxable income primarily through December 31, 2011. Due to the
acquisition of Compass, approximately $500,000 of the net operating loss
carryforwards are restricted in their usage.
At December 31, 1998, the deferred tax asset of $863,000 is comprised of timing
differences between the recognition of expense for book and tax purposes. The
primary components of such balance is the allowance for doubtful accounts and
inventory obsolescence. The Company believes that it is more likely than not it
will realize the deferred tax asset based upon the Company's estimated future
profitability. Accordingly, no valuation allowance has been provided for such
asset.
The income tax on earnings differed from the federal statutory rate as follows:
Computed at the expected statutory rate $(5,540,000)
Utilization of net operating losses 380,000
Amortization of goodwill not deductible (388,000)
State taxes (815,000)
Income from Sub-S entities acquired in
poolings of interest 1,463,503
-----------
Effective rate $(4,899,497)
===========
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INTERNATIONAL FIBERCOM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 14 - EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS:
Four of the Company's subsidiaries maintain 401(k) Retirement plans and one
subsidiary maintains a Money Purchase Safe Harbor Pension Plan. Each Plan covers
substantially all full-time employees. The 401(k) Plans allow for employees to
contribute up to 15% of their salary to the plan. Each 401(k) plan provides for
a matching contribution by the subsidiaries based upon a percentage of the
participant's annual contribution. Under the terms of the Money Purchase Safe
Harbor Pension Plan, the subsidiary contributes an amount equal to 15.6% of an
employee's annual compensation, plus an amount equal to 5.7% of an employee's
annual compensation in excess of the maximum wage subject to Social Security tax
as of the beginning of the plan year. Maximum compensation under the Money
Purchase Safe Harbor Pension Plan is $200,000. Retirement plan contributions
under all the plans amounted to $189,104 and $285,953 in 1998 and 1997,
respectively.
NOTE 15 - BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
On September 1, 1998, the Company acquired United Tech, Inc. ("United") and
Diversitec, Inc. ("Diversitec") whereby the Company exchanged 1,502,000 and
1,752,000 shares of common stock for all the common stock of United and
Diversitec, respectively. Both United and Diversitec purchase, sell and deal in
new and secondary market telecommunications equipment utilized in the digital
access, switching and transport systems of telecommunication service providers
on a nationwide basis. Both United and Diversitec were Subchapter S corporations
for federal tax purposes and, accordingly, did not pay U.S. federal income
taxes. United and Diversitec will be included in the Company's U.S. federal
income tax return effective September 1, 1998. The United and Diversitec
acquisitions have been accounted for as poolings of interest. Accordingly, all
prior period consolidated financial statements presented have been restated to
include the combined results of operations, financial position and cash flows of
United and Diversitec as though they have always been a part of the Company.
In October 1997, the Company completed a merger with Compass by exchanging
470,588 shares of its common stock for all of the issued and outstanding common
stock of Compass. The merger constituted a tax-free reorganization and has been
accounted for as a pooling of interests. Accordingly, the consolidated financial
statements have been restated to include the results of Compass for all periods
presented. Compass is a contract provider of network planning services to the
telecommunications industry. The principal source of Compass' revenues is
derived from developing and supporting computerized mapping of broadband design
systems around the globe.
The results of operations for the separate companies and combined amounts
presented in the consolidated financial statements follow.
Unaudited
Net Net Pro Forma
Sales Income Net Income
----------- ---------- ----------
Eight Months Ended
August 31, 1998
United $10,508,497 $1,392,626 $ 835,576
Diversitec 9,288,799 2,100,218 1,260,131
----------- ---------- ----------
Combined $19,797,296 $3,492,844 $2,095,707
=========== ========== ==========
Year ended
December 31, 1997
IFCI $31,190,529 $2,128,551 $2,128,551
United 8,345,581 1,061,641 636,985
Diversitec 12,595,079 3,012,523 1,807,514
Compass 5,134,617 175,934 175,934
----------- ---------- ----------
Combined $57,265,806 $6,378,649 $4,748,984
=========== ========== ==========
Unauadited pro forma net income reflects adjustments to net income to record an
estimated provision for income taxes assuming Diversitec and United Tech were
tax paying entities and the elimination of intercompany balances.
In connection with the United and Diversitec acquisitions, the Company recorded
a charge to operating expenses of $890,000 ($560,700 after taxes, or $0.02 per
common share) for direct and other acquisition related costs. Acquisition costs
consisted primarily of finder's, attorney's and accounting fees.
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INTERNATIONAL FIBERCOM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
In April 1998, the Company purchased the assets of Riley Underground
Communications, Inc. ("Riley"), based in Southern California, for cash and
restricted shares of Common Stock. Riley installs and maintains fiber-optic
networks for cable television and telephone companies. The purchase agreement
provides for a price of up to $2.5 million, payable in an initial installment
based upon a percentage of the book value of Riley, with additional installments
computed on a percentage of Riley's pretax earnings over the next three years.
Payments may be in cash or at the Company's election up to 50% may be paid in
restricted shares of Common Stock. The purchase price exceeded the fair value of
the net assets by approximately $600,000 of goodwill, which is being amortized
on the straight-line basis over twenty years. The results of operations of Riley
are included in the accompanying financial statements from the date of
acquisition.
On October 1, 1997, the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary SCP
Acquisition Corp., acquired substantially all of the assets of Southern
Communications Products, Inc. ("Southern"), based in northwest Florida. Southern
sells surplus new and secondary market telephone equipment to telephone service
providers and other vendors throughout the United States. The transaction was
accounted for as a purchase. The purchase price of $21,400,000 was funded
through the sale of $13,500,000 of common stock, issuance of $6,200,000 of
common stock to the former owner, and the issuance of a note payable in the
amount of $3,200,000. The purchase price exceeded the fair value of the net
assets acquired by approximately $17,900,000 of goodwill, which is being
amortized on the straight-line basis over twenty years. The results of
operations of Southern are included in the accompanying financial statements
from the date of acquisition.
On January 1, 1997, the Company acquired Concepts In Communications,
Incorporated ("Concepts"), a privately-held Nashville, Tennessee based company,
with additional operations in Memphis and Knoxville. Concepts provides systems
integration services including design, engineering, installation and maintenance
of structured cable systems, network hardware and software, work station
peripherals and intercommunication systems, primarily within commercial,
industrial and governmental facilities throughout the United States. The
transaction was accounted for as a purchase. The purchase price of $4,800,000
was funded through the sale of $3,500,000 of Series B preferred stock and
$1,500,000 from the issuance of convertible debentures. The purchase price
exceeded the fair value of the net assets acquired by approximately $2,200,000
of goodwill, which is being amortized on a straight-line basis over fifteen
years. The results of operations of Concepts are included in the accompanying
financial statements from the date of acquisition.
NOTE 16 - MAJOR CUSTOMERS:
For the year ended December 31, 1998, the Company had five (5) major customers
that represented 42% of Consolidated revenues. The customers included the City
of Phoenix with 13% of total revenues; World Access with 11% of total revenues;
and three customers which combined for 18% of total revenues. At December 31,
1998, the amount due from these customers included in accounts receivable was
$5,836,740.
For the year ended December 31, 1997, the Company had one (1) major customer
representing 22% of revenues. At December 31, 1997, the amount due from the
customer included in accounts receivable was $2,173,000.
NOTE 17 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS:
In February 1999, the Company entered into a two year credit agreement with a
syndication of commercial banks. Under the agreement, the Company may borrow on
a revolving credit basis, an aggregate of $30,000,000 based on its available
borrowing capacity. Borrowings under this agreement will bear interest at either
LIBOR plus 2% or prime rate at the discretion of the Company. In March the
Company took advances under the credit agreement and paid the outstanding
balances under various revolving credit agreements. In connection with the
$30,000,000 credit agreement, the Company entered into a $5 million lease
financing agreement.
In January 1999, the Company acquired the assets and assumed the liabilities of
AeroComm, Inc. ("AeroComm") for approximately $5 million paid in $2,900,000 cash
and 304,907 shares of restricted common stock. For the year ended December 31,
1998, AeroComm had net sales of approximately $3,500,000. The acquisition will
be accounted for as a purchase.
Effective January 1, 1999, the Company merged the subsidiaries' individual
retirement plans into one consolidated 401(k) retirement plan covering
substantially all full-time employees. Under the terms of the new plan, the
employee may elect to contribute up to 15% of their salary to the Plan. The Plan
calls for a discretionary matching contribution.
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INTERNATIONAL FIBERCOM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
NOTE 18 - SEGMENT INFORMATION:
The Company's operations are classified into four principal reportable segments
that provide different products or services. Separate management of each segment
is required because each business unit is subject to different marketing,
production and technology strategies. Segment information is reported in a
different manner from the 1997 annual report to better describe how management
currently analyzes its financial information and to consolidate by division how
the Company is marketed to the general public and its clients.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1998
Infrastructure Equipment
Development Engineering Distribution Other Total
----------- ----------- ------------ ----- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenues $55,438,030 $9,856,287 $39,681,678 $ -- $104,975,995
Interest Expense 306,098 259,613 350,991 62,719 979,421
Depreciation and
Amortization 1,407,895 328,718 1,056,214 300,884 3,093,711
Operating Income
(Loss) 5,277,432 (305,233) 14,284,414 (2,203,511) 17,053,102
Assets 30,206,506 6,414,850 41,284,997 6,708,036 84,614,389
1997
Infrastructure Equipment
Development Engineering Distribution Other Total
----------- ----------- ------------ ----- -----
Revenues $27,551,063 $6,736,085 $22,978,658 $ -- $ 57,265,806
Interest Expense 36,813 38,826 166,165 135,813 377,617
Depreciation and
Amortization 870,268 311,144 267,610 210,499 1,659,521
Operating Income
(Loss) 1,200,620 169,234 3,612,658 (414,971) 4,567,541
Assets 13,316,288 2,412,428 28,370,596 4,796,440 48,895,752
</TABLE>
NOTE 19 - UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
The following unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated financial statements
give effect to the acquisition in 1997 of Southern. They are based on the
estimates and assumptions set forth herein and in the notes to such statements.
This pro forma information has been prepared utilizing the historical financial
statements and notes thereto, which are incorporated by reference herein. The
pro forma financial data does not purport to be indicative of the results which
actually would have been obtained had the purchases been effected on the dates
indicated or of the results which may be obtained in the future.
The pro forma financial information is based on the purchase method of
accounting for the acquisition of Southern. The pro forma entries are described
in the accompanying footnotes to the unaudited pro forma condensed consolidated
financial statements. The pro forma unaudited condensed consolidated statements
of operations assume the acquisition took place on the first day of the period
presented.
F-25
<PAGE>
INTERNATIONAL FIBERCOM, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
PROFORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1997
Proforma Consolidated Financial Statements:
The following represents proforma condensed statements of operations for the
year ended December 31, 1997, assuming the acquisition of Southern was
consummated as of January 1, 1997
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<CAPTION>
International
FiberCom, Southern Proforma
Inc. and Communications, Proforma Consolidated
Subsidiaries Products, Inc.(4) Adjustments Amounts
------------ ----------------- ----------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net Sales $ 57,265,806 $ 8,486,849 $ 65,752,655
Cost of Sales 40,433,795 2,755,785 43,189,580
------------ ------------ ------------
Gross profit 16,832,011 5,731,064 22,563,075
General and administrative expenses 12,264,470 1,191,856 662,000(1) 14,118,326
------------ ------------ ------------
Income from operations 4,567,541 4,539,208 8,444,749
Other income (expense) 1,464,789 17,741 (204,000)(2) 1,278,530
------------ ------------ ------------
Income before provision (benefit)
for income taxes 6,032,330 4,556,949 9,723,279
Provision (benefit) for income taxes (346,319) -- 3,452,445(3) 3,106,126
------------ ------------ ------------
Net Income $ 6,378,649 $ 4,556,949 $ 6,617,153
Preferred Stock Dividends 173,447 -- 173,447
------------ ------------ ------------
Net Income Attributable to
Common Stockholders $ 6,205,202 $ 4,556,949 $ 6,443,706
============ ============ ============
Earnings per common share:
Basic $ .53 $ .42
Diluted $ .35 $ .29
Shares used in computing
earnings per share:
Basic 11,711,024 15,514,770
Diluted 18,579,836 22,383,582
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(1) To amortize goodwill in connection with the purchase of Southern on a
straight-line basis over twenty years.
(2) To record interest on the convertible subordinated debentures issued to
fund the acquisition.
(3) Income Tax proration for Diversitec, United and Southern.
(4) Represents activity for the period from January 1, 1997 through September
30, 1997, the date of the acquisition.
F-26
EXHIBIT 21.1
Kleven Construction, Inc., an Arizona corporation
d/b/a Kleven Communications
Concepts in Communications, Inc., a Tennessee corporation
Southern Communications Products, Inc., a Florida corporation
Compass Communications, Inc., a Georgia corporation
Kleven Communications - CA, Inc. a California corporation
d/b/a Riley Communications, Inc.
AeroComm, Inc., a Maryland corporation
United Tech, Inc., a Florida corporation
Diversitec, Inc., a Virginina corporation
IFC Staffing, Inc., a Tennessee corporation
[TO COME]
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0
306,665
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