UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-K
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007
Commission File Number000-50933
GeoEye, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware (State of other jurisdiction of Incorporation or organization) | | 20-2759725 (IRS Employer Identification Number) |
21700 Atlantic Blvd Dulles, VA (Address of principal executive office) | | 20166 (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:
(703) 480-7500
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of Each Class | | Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered |
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Common Stock, Par Value $0.01 | | The NASDAQ Global Market |
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes o No þ
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o No þ
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, as amended, 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 þ No o
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 ofRegulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of thisForm 10-K or any amendment to thisForm 10-K. Yes o No þ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” inRule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined inRule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was last sold, or the average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter. $382,142,650
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes þ No o
The number of shares outstanding of Common Stock, par value $0.01, as of March 1, 2008 was 17,968,951 shares.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of GeoEye, Inc.’s 2008 Definitive Proxy Statement are incorporated by reference in Part III of thisForm 10-K.
EXPLANATORY NOTE
Restatement
GeoEye, Inc. (the “Company”) is restating herein its historical financial data for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007. The Company has preliminarily determined that its prior conclusions regarding an ownership change in control as provided by Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as well as similar state provisions were incorrect and that a change in control may have occurred in 2005. Since we currently believe that a change may have occurred in 2005 then as this change of control occurred within two years of the Company’s emergence from Chapter 11, utilization of the Company’s pre-reorganization NOL carryforwards are eliminated. The Company has utilized its post-reorganization carryforwards against taxable income generated in 2006 and through the third quarter of 2007. In the third quarter of 2007 the taxable income exceeded the post acquisition losses and therefore the company has restated its third quarter tax provision and has recorded an additional provision for income taxes of $15.8 million. The Company will have a payment obligation if its final determination is that a change of control took place in 2005. The Company is vigorously pursuing the matter. If the Company is able to conclude that a change of control for Section 382 purposes did not take place, the Company plans to reinstate its pre-reorganization NOL carryforwards and apply them against taxable income in 2006 and 2007 as well as future periods to reduce any taxes payable. If the pre-reorganization NOLs are available, under the provisions of SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” reductions in a deferred tax asset valuation allowance that existed at the date of Fresh-Start accounting are first credited against an asset established for reorganization value in excess of amounts allocable to identifiable assets, then to other identifiable intangible assets existing at the date of Fresh-Start accounting and then, once these assets have been reduced to zero, credited directly to additional paid-in capital. Once these pre-reorganization NOLs are utilized, the Company would utilize its post-reorganization NOLs to offset any future income tax expense.
The restatement has the following impact on net earnings and diluted earnings per share and on the balance sheet:
Increase (Decrease) by Periods
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2007 | | $ | (15,837 | ) | | $ | (0.47 | ) |
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 | | $ | (15,837 | ) | | $ | (0.51 | ) |
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Other assets | | $ | 5,779 | |
Total assets | | | 5,779 | |
Other current liabilities | | | 21,616 | |
Total liabilities | | | 21,616 | |
Retained earnings | | | (15,837 | ) |
Total stockholders’ equity | | | (15,837 | ) |
For additional information relating to the effect of the restatement, see the following items:
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| • | Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
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| • | Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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| Item 1 | | | Business | | | 2 | |
| Item 1A | | | Risk Factors | | | 16 | |
| Item 1B | | | Unresolved Staff Comments | | | 21 | |
| Item 2 | | | Properties | | | 21 | |
| Item 3 | | | Legal Proceedings | | | 22 | |
| Item 4 | | | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders | | | 22 | |
| Item 5 | | | Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters | | | 22 | |
| Item 6 | | | Selected Financial Data | | | 24 | |
| Item 7 | | | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | | | 26 | |
| Item 7A | | | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk | | | 40 | |
| Item 8 | | | Financial Statements and Supplementary Data | | | 41 | |
| Item 9 | | | Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure | | | 85 | |
| Item 9A | | | Controls and Procedures | | | 85 | |
| Item 9B | | | Other Information | | | 87 | |
| Item 10 | | | Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance | | | 87 | |
| Item 11 | | | Executive Compensation | | | 87 | |
| Item 12 | | | Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters | | | 87 | |
| Item 13 | | | Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence | | | 87 | |
| Item 14 | | | Principal Accountant Fees and Services | | | 87 | |
| Item 15 | | | Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules | | | 88 | |
PART I
Overview
GeoEye, Inc. (“GeoEye” or the “Company”), together with its consolidated subsidiaries, is a leading provider of global space-based and aerial imagery and geospatial information. We have built a fully integrated receiving, processing and distribution network for delivering high-resolution and low-resolution imagery, imagery-derived products and image processing services to customers around the world. With our collection systems and our large-scale product generation capabilities, GeoEye serves the worldwide market needs for advanced imagery information products to map, measure, and monitor the earth for applications including intelligence gathering, precision mapping, construction planning, and environmental monitoring. Our primary customers are the US Government and international customers, which include some international governments. In addition, we serve commercial customers, including the on-line mapping industry.
We currently operate the IKONOS high resolution and OrbView-2 low-resolution satellites. IKONOS, which was launched in September 1999 and acquired by the Company in January 2006, supports a wide range of applications: defense, military planning, and intelligence; general mapping and charting; and civil and commercial applications such as agriculture, forestry, and environmental monitoring. IKONOS collects 0.82 meter resolution panchromatic (black and white) imagery and 3.2 meter resolution multi-spectral (color) imagery. IKONOS can take simultaneous panchromatic and multispectral imagery, allowing us to deliver “pan sharpened multispectral” imagery, which is in effect black and white imagery at 0.82-meter resolution to which color has been accurately added, yielding a colorized product at higher resolution. In addition, IKONOS can capture stereo images on the same pass, allowing us to provide digital elevation data. OrbView-2, launched in 1997, collects 1.0 kilometer resolution multi-spectral imagery and was the first commercial satellite to image the Earth’s entire surface daily in color. Its coverage supports a wide array of projects focusing on global change, global warming, and non-scientific applications for commercial fishing, environmental monitoring and naval operations. We also own and operate two airplanes with digital and light detection radar (LiDAR) cameras as result of our acquisition of M.J. Harden and Associates in March 2007.
We are currently in the final stages of testing our new satellite, GeoEye-1. The GeoEye-1 satellite is scheduled to be launched later this year from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California. Our launch provider, Boeing Launch Services, has offered us an August 22, 2008 launch slot. We believe that our contract entitles us to an earlier launch date as described below. When launched, GeoEye-1 will be the world’s highest-resolution commercial remote-sensing satellite with a ground resolution of slightly less than 0.5 meters. In October 2007, we announced our intention to construct and launch a new high resolution satellite, GeoEye-2, to augment our constellation of remote sensing satellites and initiated a contract order for the procurement of long lead satellite camera equipment and parts. GeoEye-2 will be of the same general class as GeoEye-1, but will benefit from some improvements in capability. We expect to contract with a satellite builder in 2008 and launch the satellite approximately three to four years after work begins on that contract.
We operate image production and exploitation facilities located at our headquarters in Dulles, Virginia, Thornton, Colorado and Mission, Kansas. We also own and operate a satellite image processing facility in St. Louis, Missouri, that provides advanced image processing products, software, engineering analysis and related services to the U.S. Government and other commercial customers. The St. Louis facility is a leader in advanced image processing and photogrammetry. Photogrammetry refers to the process of measuring objects from the imagery data collected from many different satellites and other imagery sources and is used principally for object interpretation (i.e., establishing what the object is, type, quality, quantity) and object measurement (i.e., what are its coordinates, what is its form and size). These image production capabilities combined with imagery from our satellites enable us to provide end-to-end imagery solutions.
With our recent acquisition of MJ Harden and their aerial and digital LiDAR imagery capture capability, we have expanded our photogrammetry services and added mobile and geographic information system technology and implementation services, field data collection and other related services that provide customers with asset-mapping and corridor management solutions. This enables us to provide end-to-end aerial imagery
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and related value added solutions to our customers which include utilities, engineering companies, developers and federal, state and local government agencies, among others. M.J. Harden is located in Mission, Kansas.
We operate ground stations in Alaska, Colorado, Oklahoma, Virginia and West Virginia and have remote access to a ground station in Sweden. In addition, once GeoEye-1 is launched, we will have access to two additional ground stations, one in Norway and the other in Antarctica.
We currently operate in two industry segments: (1) Imagery; and (2) Production and Other Services. The business segments have been organized based on the nature of the products and services offered. The Imagery segment provides image-derived geospatial intelligence to commercial businesses and governmental organization. The Production and Other Services segment provides advanced image processing and photogrammetry, the acquired M.J. Harden operations and our SeaStar fishing information products and services.
Our headquarters is located at 21700 Atlantic Boulevard, Dulles, Virginia, 20166. Our telephone number is703-480-7500.
Available Information
We maintain an Internet website atwww.geoeye.com.In addition to news and other information about our company, we make available on or through theInvestor Relationssection of our website our annual report onForm 10-K, our quarterly reports onForm 10-Q, our current reports onForm 8-K and all amendments to these reports as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file this material with, or furnish it to, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). At theInvestor Relationssection of our website, we have aCorporate Governancepage that includes, among other things, copies of our Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and the charters for each standing committee of the Board of Directors, including the Audit Committee, the Nominating and Governance Committee, and the Compensation Committee. Printed copies of all of the above-referenced reports and documents may be requested by contacting our Investor Relations Department either by mail at our corporate headquarters or by telephone at(703) 480-7500. All of the above-referenced reports and documents are available free of charge.
In addition, the public may read and copy any materials we file with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F Street NE, Washington, DC 20549. The public may obtain information on the operation of the Public Reference Room by calling the SEC at1-800-SEC-0330. The SEC maintains an Internet site atwww.sec.govthat contains reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC.
Company History
Our business started in 1991 as an operating division of Orbital Sciences Corporation (“Orbital Sciences”) to manage the development and operation of remote imaging satellites that would collect, process and distribute digital imagery of the earth’s landmass, oceans and atmosphere. Subsequently, our predecessor, Orbital Imaging Corporation was incorporated in 1992 in Delaware as a wholly owned subsidiary of Orbital Sciences. Our first satellite was launched in 1995. In 1996 and 1997, Orbital Imaging Corporation purchased all assets and liabilities of Orbital Sciences’ operating division at historical cost and purchased engineering, construction and launch services for each of our satellites.
On September 15, 2005, we entered into a definitive asset purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) to acquire the operating assets of Space Imaging for approximately $58.5 million less amounts to be paid by Space Imaging on its existing debt prior to closing as well as certain other adjustments. Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the Company entered into an Assignment of Rights and Obligations, dated as of January 10, 2006, with ORBIMAGE SI Opco Inc. (“Opco”), a Delaware corporation and awholly-owned indirect subsidiary of the Company, whereby the Company agreed to assign all of their rights and certain obligations in, to and under the Purchase Agreement to Opco.
On January 10, 2006, we completed the acquisition of Space Imaging pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement. The final cash purchase price, including acquisition costs, was approximately $51.5 million. The acquisition was financed mainly through the incurrence of $50 million of indebtedness. We were required to
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prepay the debt with 100 percent of the excess cash flows of the acquired operations calculated on a quarterly basis. We made payments totaling $34.6 million during 2006 and repaid the remaining principal of $15.4 million on February 2, 2007.
On March 15, 2007, we acquired M.J. Harden through a stock purchase of all of the outstanding stock of M.J. Harden’s sole owner, i5, Inc. M.J. Harden is a provider of digital aerial imagery and geospatial information solutions. With the acquisition GeoEye now has access to M.J. Harden’s digital aerial imagery capture capability, photogrammetry services, mobile and geographic information system technology and implementation services, field data collection and other related services that provide customers with asset-mapping and corridor management solutions. Customers include utilities and oil and gas pipeline companies, engineering companies, developers and federal, state and local government agencies, among others.
On June 8, 2007, we acquired a 4.9 percent equity position in SPADAC, Inc., a privately held corporation. SPADAC delivers innovative comprehensive geointelligence and predictive analysis solutions, including applied research and development, to customers primarily in defense, intelligence and homeland security agencies. On August 2, 2007, we purchased a 3.0 percent ownership position in East-Dawn Group, Inc. (“East-Dawn”), a privately-held corporation established to provide satellite imagery and value-added products in China and to provide production services to international customers. East-Dawn, in turn, formed a new company, Beijing Earth Observation (“BEO”), to implement their distribution strategy. BEO will be GeoEye’s exclusive master reseller in China for IKONOS imagery of China, including the IKONOS archive. As part of the transaction, four of our employees are members of BEO’s Board of Directors, which is comprised of ten members.
In October 2007, we announced that we had retained ITT Corporation to begin work on the camera for our next high resolution satellite, GeoEye-2. In 2008, we will evaluate our options for financing the construction of GeoEye-2 in conjunction with our selection of the satellite builder. The expected launch of GeoEye-2 would be approximately three to four years after construction of the satellite begins.
Corporate Structure
The Company was organized as a Delaware corporation as ORBIMAGE Holdings, Inc. on April 4, 2005 to enable its predecessor registrant and now its wholly-owned subsidiary, ORBIMAGE Inc., a Delaware corporation, to implement a holding company organizational structure. ORBIMAGE, Inc. had been established on December 31, 2003 in conjunction with Orbital Imaging Corporation’s reorganization and emergence from Chapter 11. Effective June 21, 2005, the Company reorganized into a holding company structure, effected by a merger conducted pursuant to Section 251(g) of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “Merger”). As a result of the Merger, each stockholder of ORBIMAGE Inc. became a holder of the common stock of the Company, evidencing the same proportional interests, and ORBIMAGE Inc. became a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. Accordingly, the Company became the successor registrant of ORBIMAGE Inc. for SEC reporting purposes.
In connection with the Merger, the Company assumed ORBIMAGE Inc.’s obligations under its stock incentive plans. In addition, the Company assumed ORBIMAGE Inc.’s obligations under the Warrant Agreement dated March 14, 2005 and the warrant certificates issued thereunder. Outstanding options and warrants to purchase ORBIMAGE Inc.’s common stock were automatically converted into options and warrants to purchase an equal number of shares at the same exercise price of the Company’s common stock. The Company also assumed ORBIMAGE Inc.’s registration obligations under its various registration rights agreements.
The conversion of shares of capital stock in the Merger occurred without an exchange of certificates. The provisions of the certificate of incorporation, including, without limitation, those relating to the authorized capital stock and the bylaws of the Company were identical to those of ORBIMAGE Inc. prior to the Merger. The directors and executive officers of the Company immediately after the Merger were the same individuals who were directors and executive officers of ORBIMAGE Inc. immediately prior to the Merger. The other liabilities of ORBIMAGE Inc., including contingent liabilities, were not assumed by the Company in the
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transaction and therefore continue to be obligations of ORBIMAGE Inc., and the assets of ORBIMAGE Inc. were not transferred to the Company and continue to be the assets of ORBIMAGE Inc.
Upon closing of the acquisition of the Space Imaging operations on January 10, 2006, we adopted the brand name GeoEye. On September 28, 2006, the stockholders of the Company voted to formally change the legal name of the Company from ORBIMAGE Holdings Inc. to GeoEye, Inc.
The NextView Program
The U.S. Government, through the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (“NGA”), announced in March 2003 that it intended to support the continued development of the commercial satellite imagery industry through contracts to support the engineering, construction and launch of the next generation of imagery satellites by two providers. This program is known as NextView. On September 30, 2004, NGA awarded us a contract as the second provider under this NextView program. As the winning bidder of the NextView Second Vendor award, we, as prime contractor, are constructing a new satellite, GeoEye-1. We estimate the total project cost (including financing and launch insurance costs) to bring the GeoEye-1 satellite into service will be approximately $502 million. Under the NextView contract that we have with NGA, NGA is supporting the project with a cost share totaling approximately $237 million spread out over the course of the project and subject to various milestones. We have received approximately $193.9 million of NextView milestone payments from NGA since inception, which represents all of the payments that were currently available under the milestone schedule and includes $6.6 million received in 2008 for milestones completed in 2007.
We believe GeoEye-1, when it is launched and placed into service, will be the most modern, high-capacity, high-resolution commercial imaging satellite in the world. GeoEye-1 is designed for 0.41 meter resolution panchromatic (black and white) images, and 1.65 meter resolution multi-spectral (color) images, with the capability to take panchromatic images across up to 700,000 square kilometers of the earth’s surface every day at 1.0 meter resolution or better, or over 255 million square kilometers per year, or multi-spectral images across up to 350,000 square kilometers of the earth’s surface every day at 1.0 meter resolution or better, or over 127 million square kilometers per year.
In September 2007, we purchased $220 million of launch plus first year on-orbit insurance coverage and $50 million of launch plus three-year on-orbit coverage to be paid in the event of a launch failure or if on-orbit anomalies prevent the satellite from being placed into service.
At the time the NextView contract was signed, the launch of GeoEye-1 was anticipated to take place during the first quarter of 2007. The combined effect of slower than anticipated progress on the satellite and other launch commitments of Boeing resulted in our being given a thirty day launch date window beginning April 16, 2008 from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. The Company received a January 12, 2008, letter from its launch services provider, Boeing Launch Services, Inc., indicating that Boeing and its affiliate, United Launch Alliance, LLC do not expect to launch the GeoEye-1 satellite during the April 2008 launch window. Boeing offered in its letter to launch GeoEye-1 on August 22, 2008. The final determination of the launch date is being discussed by GeoEye and Boeing.
The NextView award provides for NGA to purchase imagery from the satellite for an initial18-month period following the successful launch and check-out of GeoEye-1. NGA will have the first right to order images from the satellite, which we anticipate will utilize more than half of the satellite’s imagery-taking capacity during the initial imagery delivery period and approximately 50 percent of the satellite’s capacity thereafter, with the remainder available for commercial, state and local government and international customers. Based on NGA’s public announcement of expected ongoing support, we expect NGA to continue to purchase our imagery products following expiration of the current NextView contract.
In February 2007, the Company and NGA executed a task order under the NextView contract whereby NGA agreed to purchase $54 million of imagery products from the Company’s IKONOS satellite for the period from February 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007. We delivered all imagery products under the task order by September 30, 2007. In November 2007, we completed discussions with NGA for the continued delivery of additional products through the launch and checkout of GeoEye-1 for approximately $60 million. We delivered
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IKONOS imagery totaling $14.0 million in the fourth quarter of 2007. In January 2008, NGA funded an additional $25 million task order for IKONOS imagery. The NextView contract, as modified, provides the ability for any spacecraft which could technically meet the specifications of the particular collection requirement to satisfy that requirement both before and after the GeoEye-1 launch. While this could reduce the amount available for GeoEye-1 imagery, the NextView contract also permits NGA to add funds to the contract for additional collection. In addition to the imagery task orders, NGA also funded $24.3 million of production and services task orders during 2007.
Remote Imagery Industry
Remote imaging is the process of observing, measuring and recording objects or events from a distance using a variety of sensors mounted on satellites and aircraft. The market for remote imaging includes the sale of imagery and related products and services by imagery suppliers. It also includes satellite operations by both domestic and international commercial and government users.
Formerly, all satellite imagery systems were either military surveillance platforms or were sponsored by large national and international civil space agencies, which used satellites to monitor meteorological conditions and environmental changes on the Earth’s surface. Historically, in the United States, the only “commercial” operators of remote imaging satellites were quasi-governmental programs like the low-resolution Landsat satellite systems in operation since 1972. The opportunities for commercialization of space-based imagery expanded in 1994 when the U.S. Government implemented a policy permitting the worldwide, commercial sale of high-resolution satellite imagery by U.S. companies. Currently, there are a limited but growing number of commercial providers of satellite imaging services, which collectively address only a portion of the market opportunities in the remote imaging industry. Historically, the majority of commercial imagery came from local or regional aerial photography firms. Although aerial imaging companies are able to achieve high spatial resolution and customize their products according to local needs, their limited coverage range and restricted ability to fly over certain areas of the globe limit use of their products.
The major purchaser of commercial satellite imagery in the United States is NGA. Under the NextView program, NGA acquires imagery and imagery derived products on behalf of its clients in the U.S. defense, intelligence and law enforcement agencies. Other agencies of the U.S. Government that purchase satellite imagery include the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Commerce, the Department of Interior, the Department of State, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Treasury and many independent agencies that include the EPA, FEMA and NASA among others.
The aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on September 11, 2001 and the conflicts in Afghanistan, Iraq and the Middle East have significantly contributed to the increase in demand by the U.S. Government for satellite imagery to address national security and intelligence gathering concerns. The U.S. Government’s increasing reliance on commercial satellite imagery providers was formalized in the Bush Administration’s “U.S. Commercial Remote Sensing Policy” dated April 25, 2003. This policy requires U.S. Government agencies to “rely to the maximum practical extent on commercial remote sensing space capabilities for filling imagery and geospatial needs.”
International customers represent a substantial portion of our revenue. Most countries currently do not have satellite collection programs as sophisticated as those in the United States, and thus rely on limited aerial imagery collection for border surveillance and related national defense programs or purchase imagery from reliable existing commercial satellites. Our satellites are able to image areas that are not accessible by airplanes because of restrictions on air space or because the areas are too remote. Our international revenues in 2007 were $65.8 million, or 36 percent of total revenues. However, several countries are developing satellite capabilities, as noted below under “Competition.”
Commercial imagery customers, like a telecommunications company that wants to map a large, fairly remote area to determine where to place cellular towers, could hire an aerial photographer to fly an airplane over the area to take a digital image and deliver the final map to the customer. Although aerial photography alone may be able to produce a higher resolution image (aerial imagery can always be of a higher resolution than satellite imagery because an airplane needs only lower its altitude to generate a higher resolution), this
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can be time consuming as the airplane needs to be mobilized to the area, captures imagery in much smaller scene sizes and, thus, incurs additional expenses to do so. Our high-resolution IKONOS satellite is capable of obtaining tens of thousands of square kilometers of 0.82 meter resolution imagery in a single10-minute pass (though operationally image windows are set for shorter periods and the imaging mode that maximizes the size of the imaged area is not used unless that is the appropriate mode for a customer’s needs). Additionally, IKONOS can quickly downlink its imagery directly to a customer, as we do to significant, large customers, or we can further process the imagery in response to specialized customer requests. Therefore, given our satellite and aerial capabilities, we can satisfy customers through both means.
Given the nature of our cost structure, we can support customers with an interest in broad area collection on a speculative such as on-line web services companies and general mapping companies.
We believe remote imagery allows commercial customers to map areas of the world efficiently and cost-effectively where either no maps exist or where existing maps are obsolete. In addition, satellite imagery can be coupled with aerial imagery to meet the varying needs of the customer. Remote imagery also permits users to monitor agricultural, forestry and fishing areas frequently to provide timely information to enhance business and government effectiveness.
Products and Services
We use our integrated system of imaging satellites, aerial collection capabilities, ground stations and global sales channels to collect, process and distribute satellite imagery and derived products from our IKONOS and OrbView-2 satellites, our airborne sensors, and our OrbView-3 imagery archives throughout the world. With our collection systems and our large-scale product generation capabilities, GeoEye serves the worldwide market needs for advanced imagery information products to map, measure, and monitor the earth for applications including intelligence gathering, precision mapping, construction planning and environmental monitoring. A clear, high-resolution image of the earth can help national security agencies monitor borders, gather intelligence on potential conflicts, plan air, ground and naval missions, deploy resources, and assess battle damage. Up-to-date maps are crucial for serving the high-technology segments of the national security market, such as digital terrain modeling for aircraft and missile guidance. It can also aid with a wide range of commercial applications such as environmental impact assessments, utility infrastructure planning, wireless telecommunications design, oil and gas exploration, forestry management, insurance and risk management and natural disaster assessment.
Our product offerings include imagery sales, direct down-linking of data to large customers, and value-added services such as3-D airport maps identifying features for the airline industry, oceanographic maps highlighting fishing opportunities for commercial fishing vessels, corridor mapping services for oil and gas-pipeline companies and utilities, etc.
The U.S. Government is our largest single customer. As of December 31, 2007 we had contracts to provide NGA imagery, imagery derived products and image production services under the NextView program. We provide imagery production services to NGA under the NextView program and the Global Geospatial Intelligence (GGI) program. In 2007, the Company recognized revenues of $100.5 million from the U.S. Government in the aggregate, which represents approximately 55 percent of our total revenues. Although funding for these programs has been allocated by the U.S. Government, the Government may cancel the programs at any time, subject to limited termination liability.
After the U.S. Government, our major clients are foreign customers located throughout the world. Most of our current contracts to provide satellite imagery data to customers are IKONOS satellite specific, and do not contemplate multi-source data, such as from GeoEye-1. The material terms of these agreements are similar. In each case, our international clients pay us a guaranteed annual minimum for a defined amount of direct access time to IKONOS while it is over their antenna “footprint”. The contracts are for multi-year periods, and the customers have option to renew. In 2008, we expect to enter into contracts with existing and new customers to provide GeoEye-1 imagery downlink, ground station and processing capabilities. In the event IKONOS or GeoEye-1 become incapable of providing the required imagery, the contracts can be terminated, without further liability of either party beyond that for imagery already provided to the date of
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termination. The U.S. Government places certain restrictions on the sale and dissemination of satellite imagery which is discussed below under “Regulation — United States Regulation.”
We regard aerial imagery data as complementary to our satellite data, and we expanded our product line in 2007 to distribute aerial data. The M.J. Harden acquisition described above exemplifies our intent to expand into aerial imagery products and services.
Satellite and Ground System Operations
Our basic system architecture consists of the following major components:
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| • | Two advanced-technology low-Earth orbit, imaging satellites carrying sophisticated sensors that collect specific types of land and ocean data and another in the final testing phases that will be the most advanced collection satellite commercially available; |
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| • | a centralU.S.-based ground system that controls the satellites and that receives, processes and archives their imagery, and includes electronic cataloging and distribution capabilities; |
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We are also completing pre-launch testing of GeoEye-1, our next-generation high-resolution imagery satellite. The following table summarizes the primary characteristics of our satellites:
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Principal Applications | | National Security, Mapping, Oil and Gas, Agriculture, Land Use, Land Planning | | Weather, Fishing, Agricultural, Scientific Research | | National Security, Mapping, Oil and Gas, Agriculture, Land Use, Land Planning |
Best Ground Resolution | | 0.82 m Panchromatic, 3.2 m Multispectral | | 1 km to 4 km Multispectral | | 0.41 m Panchromatic, 1.65 m Multispectral |
Scene Width | | 11 km | | 2,800 km | | 15.2 km |
Image Area (or Swath) | | 121 km(2) | | N.A. | | 225 km(2) |
On-Board Storage | | 80 Gigabytes | | 128 Megabytes | | 1 Terrabyte |
Revisit Time | | 3 Days | | 1 Day | | 3 Days |
Orbital Altitude | | 680 km | | 705 km | | 684 km |
IKONOS
The IKONOS satellite was launched in September 1999. IKONOS provides 0.82-meter resolution panchromatic (i.e., black and white) and 3.2-meter resolution multispectral (i.e., color) imagery on a global basis to a variety of government and commercial customers worldwide. IKONOS can collect about 200,000 square kilometers of imagery per day. IKONOS can downlink imagery directly to a customer, as we do to significant, large customers. IKONOS can take simultaneous panchromatic and multispectral imagery, allowing us to deliver “pan sharpened multispectral” imagery, which is in effect black and white imagery at 0.82-meter resolution to which color has been accurately added, yielding a colorized product at higher resolution. In addition, IKONOS can capture stereo images on the same orbital pass. IKONOS stereo imagery allows3-D viewing and measurements providing reliable geo location (including elevation) of Earth’s features. IKONOS had an initial design life of 7 years. A recent study completed in the fourth quarter of 2007 by the IKONOS manufacturer resulted in a revised life expectancy to at least through 2010. In December 2007, we obtained on-orbit insurance coverage on the IKONOS satellite of $20 million that expires on November 30, 2008. We can offer no assurances that IKONOS will maintain its orbit or remain commercially operational for its revised life expectancy or thereafter.
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OrbView-2
The OrbView-2 satellite was launched in August 1997. OrbView-2 collects low-resolution digital imagery of the Earth’s surface (land and oceans). OrbView-2 downlinks imagery to both our primary and backup ground stations and to various regional receiving stations around the world. We provide OrbView-2 value-added products on a global basis to approximately 300 customers in the commercial fishing industry under our SeaStar Fisheries Information Servicetm. We also provide OrbView-2 imagery to researchers and U.S. Government agencies for scientific and environmental applications. There can be no assurance that U.S. Government agencies will renew their contracts beyond their current terms. Notwithstanding the ongoing successful operation of OrbView-2, we can offer no assurance that OrbView-2 will maintain its prescribed orbit or remain commercially operational past its design life. Should OrbView-2 become inoperable, we have access to similar imagery data that would allow us to continue providing data to our Sea Star Fishing Information Service customers, although we could no longer supply OrbView-2 imagery to researchers and US Government agencies.
GeoEye-1
GeoEye-1 has been designed to collect 0.41 meter resolution black and white imagery and 1.65 meter resolution color imagery of the Earth’s surface, both individually and simultaneously. GeoEye-1 is designed to be able to offer three-meter geolocation accuracy, which means that customers can map natural and man-made features to within three meters of their natural location on the Earth’s surface without ground control points. As with IKONOS, GeoEye-1 is designed to downlink imagery to a customer and will have the ability to take simultaneous panchromatic and multispectral imagery, allowing us to deliver “pan sharpened multispectral” imagery. GeoEye-1 is also designed to capture stereo images on the same pass, allowing us to provide digital elevation data. GeoEye-1 is intended to have a design life of 7 years and sufficient fuel to operate for up to two additional years. Although it is possible that GeoEye-1 will continue to operate past its design life, we can offer no assurances that it will maintain its orbit or remain commercially operational for its design life or thereafter. In September 2007, we secured $220 million of launch plus first year on-orbit insurance coverage and $50 million of launch plus three-year on-orbit coverage to cover to be paid in the event of a launch failure or if on-orbit anomalies prevent the satellite from being placed into service.
GeoEye-2
We announced in October 2007 that we entered into a contract with ITT Corporation to begin work on the camera for our next earth imaging satellite to be named GeoEye-2. This is the first step in a phased development process for an advanced, third-generation satellite. Although not yet designed, we anticipate GeoEye-2 will be of the same general class as GeoEye-1, but will benefit from some improvements in capability. We expect to contract with a satellite builder in 2008 and launch the satellite approximately three to four years after work begins on that contract. We will evaluate our options for financing the construction of GeoEye-2 in conjunction with our selection of the satellite builder.
We hold a license from the Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to build a remote sensing satellite system capable of producing imagery up to 0.25 meter resolution black and white imagery and one-meter or better resolution color imagery of the Earth’s surface. If we are permitted to use this license for the planned GeoEye-2 high resolution satellite, the GeoEye-2 satellite could be designed to provide higher resolution imagery than the GeoEye-1 satellite .
OrbView-3
OrbView-3 was launched on June 26, 2003. While operational, OrbView-3 provided 1.0-meter resolution panchromatic (i.e., black and white) and 4.0-meter resolution multispectral (i.e., color) imagery on a global basis to a variety of government and commercial customers worldwide. On March 4, 2007, the satellite began to experience technical problems which affected its image quality. The Company and the vendors who built the OrbView-3 spacecraft and ground systems investigated the problem, and identified the problem to a specific unit within the camera electronics. Unlike IKONOS and GeoEye-1, OrbView-3 was not designed with
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secondary components in its camera electronics to serve asback-ups. On April 23, 2007, we announced that the satellite had been declared permanently out of service.
We continue to be in communication with and in control of OrbView-3, but the satellite no longer produces usable imagery. With the loss of OrbView-3’s imagery capabilities, the Company is satisfying customers’ imagery needs with imagery from its IKONOS satellite where possible. Although OrbView-3 is not collecting new imagery, we continue to sell archived OrbView-3 products.
Ground Operations Centers and Image Processing Facilities
IKONOS is controlled from our operations center located in Thornton, Colorado. The OrbView-2 satellite is controlled from our operations center located in Dulles, Virginia. Although the OrbView-3 satellite no longer performs tasks to produce imagery, the Dulles operations center remains in communication with and in control of the satellite. Each of our operations centers monitors the satellites controlled from that location while they are in orbit and commands them as required for imagery collection and to ensure that they maintain their proper orbits and appropriate communication links and that electrical power and other operating variables stay within acceptable limits. We communicate with the OrbView-2 satellite through antennas located in Dulles, Virginia and Fairmont, West Virginia. We communicate with IKONOS through four main antennas located in Thornton, Colorado, Norman, Oklahoma, Fairbanks, Alaska and Kiruna, Sweden.
The Thornton operations center performs the tasking operations for our IKONOS satellite, to the extent that the satellite is not tasked by the regional affiliates. The tasking process is complicated and employs software systems to evaluate whether a customer’s tasking request is feasible — the satellite must be able to view the desired area on a certain day at the time it passes overhead; adverse weather conditions, such as clouds or sun angle, may make it inadvisable to attempt to image a certain area on a certain day. The order must be received in time for processing and transmission to the satellite. In addition, the tasking system considers the relative priority of different requests by one customer or several customers.
The Dulles facility has an image receiving and processing center for the OrbView-2 satellite and the Thornton facility has an image receiving and processing center for IKONOS. The image processing centers receive OrbView-2 or IKONOS imagery downlinked to multiple ground antennas and are equipped with numerous work stations that process and convert the digital imagery into imagery products. The centers are designed to archive the maximum number of high-resolution satellite images per day and have the capability to generate a variety of geospatial products for resale.
Our St. Louis image processing facility provides advanced image processing products, software, engineering analysis and related services to the U.S. Government and other commercial customers. The St. Louis facility can produce imagery from multiple sources including the U.S. Government’s satellites, our IKONOS satellite, the satellites operated by our U.S. competitor and many of the current international satellites.
Our MJ Harden facility in Mission, KS offers a range of geospatial products and services to help develop and manage geospatial data to support documentation, resources inventory, engineering and development applications. The services are based on 50 years of experience in photogrammetric mapping, Geospatial Information Service (GIS) implementation and geospatial information technology development and include: digital aerial imagery, LiDAR elevation data, planimetric maps, topographic maps, digital orthophoto imagery, remote sensing services, survey and inventory services, and GIS consulting and implementation.
We will control GeoEye-1 using the main antenna located in Dulles, Virginia as well as the antenna formerly used for OrbView-3 in Point Barrow, Alaska. In addition, we will have access to two new ground stations, one in Norway and the other in Antarctica.
Backlog
Total negotiated backlog excluding the NGA’s expected remaining milestone payments relating to GeoEye-1 construction costs was $237.7 million at December 31, 2007. This amount includes both funded backlog (unfilled firm orders for our products and services for which funding has been both authorized and appropriated by the customer) and unfunded backlog (firm orders for which funding has not yet been
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appropriated). Negotiated backlog does not include unexercised options or task orders to be issued under indefinite-delivery/indefinite quantity (“IDIQ”) type contracts. Total funded backlog was $139.7 million at December 31, 2007. NGA’s share of GeoEye-1 construction costs of up to $237.4 million will be recognized as revenue on a straight-line basis over the expected imagery delivery term of the program, which we expect to be equivalent to the useful life of GeoEye-1, once GeoEye-1 is placed into service. Customer contracts are generally for terms of one to four years, and the customers have options to renew.
Competition
We compete against various private companies as well as against systems owned by the U.S. Government and various foreign governments.
There are two primary commercial competitors in the U.S. market for satellite remote sensing. They are DigitalGlobe, Inc. (“DigitalGlobe”) and our company. DigitalGlobe operates the high-resolution QuickBird satellite, which was launched in 2001, and a high-resolution satellite named WorldView-1, which was launched in September 2007 under NGA’s NextView program. DigitalGlobe has also announced that its WorldView-2 satellite is anticipated to be ready for launch in late 2008. DigitalGlobe is believed to offer the highest level of resolution for its imagery products currently. The postponement of the GeoEye-1 launch to a later date could benefit DigitalGlobe because it has provided DigitalGlobe with an opportunity to market and distribute its WorldView-1 high resolution imagery to current and prospective GeoEye customers prior to our GeoEye-1 high resolution imagery becoming available.
The companies compete on the basis of the ability to downlink directly to overseas customers in real time, resolution, accuracy, cost, collection speed and the ability to produce value added products from the imagery received from the satellites. The IKONOS and QuickBird satellites can simultaneously collect both panchromatic (or black and white) and multispectral (or color) imagery of any area. The newly launched WorldView-1 satellite is capable of collecting only panchromatic (or black and white) imagery at 0.50-meter resolution, currently the highest resolution available. Historically, we have been able to compete for customers using IKONOS because it has the ability to downlink imagery data directly to international ground station customers and Quickbird does not. However, this competitive advantage is no longer as strong because the WorldView-1 satellite has the ability to directly downlink though it doesn’t do so yet as customer ground stations have not yet been installed.
We also compete indirectly against certain satellite systems operated by the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government currently supports the use of commercial imagery for mapping and certain other purposes. There can be no guarantee that the U.S. Government will continue that policy. We also compete both directly and indirectly against certain systems operated by certain foreign governments and foreign corporations. We believe that those systems do not currently offer as high a level of resolution with the same level of accuracy as the commercial U.S. companies offer. There can be no assurance that future systems will not be equal to or better than our current system.
In addition, we compete indirectly in the international arena against radar satellites, also known as synthetic aperture radar or SAR satellites. A decision by our international clients to purchase radar imagery may reduce their resources for purchasing electro-optical imagery, such as ours, although radar and electro-optical imagery are, in some cases, complementary. Two European organizations have recently launched radar satellites, including the German TerraSar-X, which offers 1 meter SAR data, and the Italian Cosmo Skymed system, which includes two satellites that offer 1 meter SAR data. Next summer, the Italians plan to launch a third Cosmo Skymed satellite.
We face many competitors in the North American market for aerial imaging. Aerial photography coupled with photogrammetry has been the technology most often used in the past by the mapping industry to create terrain models. It provides relatively detailed images at a high relative cost and is mostly applicable to local area maps (counties and towns). As a result of low barriers to entry, aerial photography’s market segment is typically crowded and offers low margins. Many of the competitors operate locally, so each separate customer or market which we may want to address potentially has different possible competitors. We believe that our pricing and technology are competitive and will allow us to continue to serve our markets for aerial imagery,
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but if our competitors gain access to new technologies or are able to reduce pricing below levels that we can profitably compete with, it could have a material adverse effect on our aerial business.
The availability of imagery through on-line search engines has helped raise public awareness of satellite imagery. We derive a portion of our revenues from certain of these providers. However, these search engines utilize a broad range of satellite and aerial-based imagery imagery products from other sources, and we believe our products generally are more accurate and sophisticated than the imagery available through on-line search engines.
Seasonality
The angle of the sun and the presence or absence of cloud cover and leaves at different times of the year affect our satellites’ and airplanes’ ability to capture useful images for certain customers at certain times of the year. Our revenues that are based on the delivery of imagery and imagery products, however, can be affected by seasonality. However, many of our international clients currently pay us under “take-or-pay” arrangements whereby customers pay for satellite access time regardless of usage, which mitigates the impact of seasonality. Consequently, our foreign revenues, which accounted for approximately 36 percent of our total revenues in 2007, are not materially affected by seasonal weather changes.
Employees
We employed 410 people as of January 31, 2008. Of those, 156 work at the Dulles facility, 117 work at our Thornton facility, 65 at our Mission, Kansas facility, 64 work at our St. Louis facility, and 8 work at our Norman, Oklahoma facility. Approximately two-thirds of our employees have U.S. Government security clearances to work on data that is classified by the U.S. Government. Approximately five percent of our employees hold PhD’s or other similar advanced degrees in their fields.
None of our employees are parties to a collective bargaining agreement. We believe that our relations with our employees are good.
Regulation
The satellite remote imaging industry is a highly regulated industry, both domestically and internationally. In the U.S., the operation of remote imaging satellites generally require licenses from the Department of Commerce (“DoC”) and from the Federal Communications Commission (“FCC”). Furthermore, remote sensing technology is subject to U.S. export control licensing and regulation. In addition, we are party to certain classified U.S. Government contracts, the performance of which is subject to U.S. facility clearance laws and regulations. Finally, in order to operate internationally, remote imaging satellites may require International Telecommunications Union (“ITU”) coordination and registration and licenses from the governments of foreign countries in which imagery will be directly down linked.
United States Regulation
General. The collection and transmission of satellite imagery, as well as satellite tracking, telemetry and control, are subject to various forms of regulation under different U.S. laws and regulations. Our satellites and certain ground stations and related services are subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) administered by the U.S. Department of State, while other components of our ground station infrastructure are subject to the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) administered by the DoC. The U.S. Government has determined that the actual transmission of imagery data is not covered by the ITAR or EAR. However, as is the case with any U.S. business, we are subject to U.S. Government restrictions regarding doing business with certain prohibited countries, entities or persons (such as embargoed countries or persons on the Specifically Designated Nationals list maintained by the U.S. Treasury Department). Additionally, under the current rules of the DoC and the terms of our DoC licenses (discussed below), we are restricted from providing certain imagery tonon-U.S. government customers.
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DoC regulation. The DoC, through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (“NOAA”), is responsible for granting commercial imaging satellite operating licenses and for coordinating satellite imaging applications among several governmental agencies to ensure that any license addresses all U.S. national security and foreign policy concerns, and complies with all international obligations of the United States. Under our DoC licenses, the U.S. Government reserves the right to interrupt service during periods of national emergency when U.S. national security interests are affected. Although the US Government has never invoked this right to date, the threat of these interruptions of service could adversely affect our ability to market our products to some foreign distributors or end-users. In addition, the DoC has the right to review and approve the terms of certain kinds of agreements with foreign entities, and the DoC licenses may not be transferred or assigned without NOAA’s prior written consent.
We currently have DoC licenses for all of our satellites, including GeoEye-1. The DoC licenses for our satellites are valid through the operational lifetime of each high-resolution satellite. We expect to satisfy the terms of each of the DoC licenses for our satellites and to maintain the regulatory licenses and approvals necessary for their ongoing operations. Our licenses do not allow us to disseminate imagery of the state of Israel that have better resolution than those generally available in the market (not including U.S. providers subject to the same restriction). Currently, this prevents us from providing imagery of Israel that has resolution of less than 1.8 meters. Current restrictions placed on satellite imagery providers also prevent dissemination to anyone other than the U.S. Government of panchromatic imagery with a resolution of less than 0.5 meters or multispectral imagery of less than 2.0 meters.
Under the DoC licenses for our satellites, DoC approval is required for “significant or substantial” agreements with foreign governments or other foreign entities. DoC may thus restrict our ability to contract with foreign entities in order to protect the national security interests, foreign policy and international obligations of the U.S. Government. Agreements covered by this provision include customer agreements for high-resolution imagery, operating agreements and agreements relating to investments in the Company.
In addition, during periods when national security or international obligationsand/or foreign policies may be compromised, as defined by the U.S. Secretary of Defense or the U.S. Secretary of State, the Secretary of Commerce may, after consultation with the appropriate agency(ies), require us to limit data collectionand/or distribution by the system to the extent necessitated by the situation. During those periods when, and for those geographic areas for which the Secretary of Commerce requires us to limit distribution, we would be required, on request, to make the unenhanced data thus limited from the systems available exclusively to the U.S. Government, by means of approved rekeyable encryption on the downlink. This form of control of the system at the direction of the U.S. Government is referred to as “shutter control” of the system. The costs and terms associated with meeting this condition would be negotiated directly between us and the Department of Defense (for the U.S. Government). Although a situation has never arisen which has resulted in the U.S. Government exercising its “shutter control,” we cannot anticipate whether or under what circumstances this condition would be exercised, nor can we reasonably determine what costs and terms would be negotiated between us and the U.S. Government.
We hold a DoC license that we intend to use for the GeoEye-2 satellite system, subject to DoC approval and will be required to obtain a DoC license for any new commercial imaging satellite systems which we develop.
FCC regulation. The FCC is responsible for licensing commercial satellite systems and the radio frequencies used by commercial satellite systems. In general, the FCC grants licenses to commercial satellite systems that conform to the technical, legal and financial requirements for these systems set forth in FCC regulations.
The FCC regulates the operation of OrbView-2. We have an experimental license issued by the FCC to operate OrbView-2 and its associated ground station in Fairmont, West Virginia using commercial frequencies in support of existing U.S. Government contracts with NASA, NOAA and NGA. In connection with the NASA contract, the DoC, through the National Telecommunications Information Administration, which regulates the use of U.S. Government radio frequencies, has authorized NASA to sponsor our use of a government-only frequency on a non-interference basis for the purpose of downlinking certain OrbView-2 imagery for use by
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NASA and NASA-authorized researchers. The FCC experimental authorization for OrbView-2 will expire April 1, 2009, and is renewable subject to FCC approval. We expect to obtain the U.S. Government agency sponsors and regulatory approvals necessary to continue OrbView-2 operations in support of our government contracts; however, if such sponsorships or approvals are not granted, it would not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
The FCC granted authority to launch and operate IKONOS and to operate the associated earth station systems in 1999. The license to operate IKONOS will expire in 2014 and the licenses to operate the earth stations will expire in October 2022.
In February 1999, the FCC granted our application for a license to launch and operate the OrbView-3 satellite and to obtain a frequency allocation in the FCC’s Earth Exploration-Satellite Service (“EESS”) to transmit wideband imagery directly to Earth for commercial use and to perform telemetry, tracking and command of the satellites. The license to operate the OrbView-3 satellite will expire in 2018. In April 1999, the FCC also granted licenses to us to operate ground stations in Dulles, Virginia and Point Barrow, Alaska. These ground station licenses each have a10-year term expiring April 15, 2009, and are renewable for additional terms upon FCC approval.
In January 2006, the FCC granted us a license for GeoEye-1 which is subject to the completion of certain milestones in the construction, launch and placing into service of GeoEye-1 by certain dates. GeoEye has successfully completed all milestones under the license except for launch and commencement of operations. The deadline for the license is July 2010 and we are on track to commence operation this year. The license to operate GeoEye-1 will expire fifteen years from the date the satellite is successfully placed into orbit. The FCC has also authorized modifications to the licenses mentioned above for ground stations in Dulles, Virginia and Point Barrow, Alaska to provide communications with Geo-Eye-1 in addition to OrbView-3. In addition, we are leasing additional ground stations in Tromso, Norway and in Antarctica to provide additional communication capabilities with GeoEye-1.
We will be required to obtain FCC licenses for the proposed GeoEye-2 satellite and any new commercial imaging satellite systems developed by the company. Currently, DigitalGlobe holds a license to use the same frequency band for imagery transmissions that we currently use for IKONOS and intend to use by the GeoEye-1 and proposed GeoEye-2 satellites and any new commercial imaging satellite systems we develop. The band is allocated by the FCC for use by other EESS licensees, as well as terrestrial fixed and mobile services. We expect to satisfy the terms of our FCC licenses and obtain the regulatory licenses and approvals necessary for GeoEye-1 and GeoEye-2 operations and any new commercial imaging satellite systems satellite we develop in the future; however, the termination of such licenses or failure to obtain such licenses or approvals would have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.
Export Controls and Security Clearance Regulation. We are subject to a complex set of regulations and requirements due to the work we do for federal agencies as well as the potential defense-related applications of our satellites, ground stations and services. Among other things, we are a registrant under the ITAR and we hold export licenses and other approvals from the U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Control (“DDTC”). Additional approvals may be required from DDTC and from the DoC’s Bureau of Industry and Security in certain cases. For example, licenses may be required if certain foreign persons or entities are involved in the development or acquisition of our products and services. Furthermore, we require certain security clearances to perform our U.S. Government related business. Security clearances are subject to regulations and requirements including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual, which provides baseline standards for the protection of classified information released or disclosed to industry in connection with classified U.S. Government contracts.
Further, any change in our ownership involving a transfer to foreign persons may increase U.S. Government scrutiny and lead to more onerous requirements in connection with both expert controls and security clearances. A transfer to foreign ownership also could trigger other requirements, including filings with and review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States pursuant to the Exon-Florio Provision. Depending on the country of origin and identity of foreign owners, other restrictions and requirements could arise.
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Future Developments. U.S. regulators may subject us in the future to new laws, policies or regulations, or changes in the interpretation or application of existing laws, policies and regulations that modify the present U.S. regulatory environment. U.S. regulators could decide to impose limitations on U.S. companies that are currently applicable only to other countries, or other regulatory limitations that affect satellite remote imaging operations. Any limitations of this kind could adversely affect our business or our results of operations.
International Regulation
All satellite systems operating internationally must comply with general international regulations as well as the specific laws of the countries in which satellite imagery is downlinked. Applicable regulations include:
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| • | the Intelsat and Inmarsat agreements, which require that operators of international satellite systems demonstrate that they will not cause technical harm to Intelsat and Inmarsat; and |
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The FCC is undertaking the ITU coordinationand/or registration process on behalf of GeoEye-1 and likely will undertake the ITU coordinationand/or registration process for any new commercial imaging satellite systems developed by the company and licensed by the FCC. Failure by the FCC to obtain the necessary coordination or registration in a timely manner could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, as the case may be.
The U.S. Government, on our behalf, is required to coordinateand/or register with the ITU the frequencies used by our satellites, which do or will operate internationally, in order to provide interference protection from other international satellite systems. In addition, completion of the ITU process is a necessary prerequisite for obtaining approvals and licenses from some foreign countries. The ITU coordination process has been completed for IKONOS, OrbView-3 and OrbView-2. Assuming timely action by the FCC and ITU, we expect to complete the ITU process for the GeoEye-1 and GeoEye-2 satellite systems before placing the satellites into service. We believe the ITU process will not prevent our customers from timely obtaining foreign licenses that are necessary for foreign ground stations to receive imagery from and communicate with GeoEye-1 and GeoEye-2.
In addition to complying with ITU regulations and coordination processes, we must also demonstrate that our satellites will not cause technical harm to Intelsat and Inmarsat communications satellites, under the Intelsat and Inmarsat agreements signed under international treaty. We have completed this process for OrbView-2 and believe that because of the frequencies they use or intend to use, the IKONOS, OrbView-3, GeoEye-1 and GeoEye-2 satellites will not cause any technical harm to the Intelsat or Inmarsat systems.
Within foreign countries, we expect that our regional distributors or customers will secure appropriate licenses and operational authority to use the required spectrum in each country into which we will downlink high-resolution satellite imagery. For the most part, we anticipate that distributors or customers will perform these activities themselves, with assistance from us when required.
While we believe we will be able to obtain all U.S., ITU and international licenses, authorizations and registrations necessary to operate effectively, we cannot assure you that we will be successful in doing so. The failure to obtain some or all necessary licenses, approvals or registrations could adversely affect our business.
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
All statements other than those of historical facts included in thisForm 10-K, including those related to our financial outlook, liquidity, goals, business strategy, projected plans and objectives of management for future operating results, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are
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subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties, including the risks set forth below, and are based on our current expectations and projections about future events. Our actual results, performance or achievements could be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Although we believe the expectations reflected in these forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, there is a risk that these expectations will not be attained and that any deviations will be material. We disclaim any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained in thisForm 10-K to reflect any changes in our expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any statement is based.
We depend on contracts with U.S. government agencies for a substantial portion of our revenues. These government agencies can terminate their contracts at any time.
Revenues from U.S. government contracts accounted for approximately 55 percent of our revenues for the year ended December 31, 2007. U.S. government agencies may terminate or suspend their contracts at any time, with or without cause, or may change their policies, priorities or funding levels by reducing agency or program budgets or by imposing budgetary constraints. In addition, one or more of these government agencies may not continue to fund these contracts at current levels. Under the NextView imagery contract, the U.S. government has agreed to order approximately $197 million in imagery sales from GeoEye-1. Although we anticipate that the U.S. government will purchase imagery under this contract, we cannot assure you that they will order or purchase imagery up to the full level specified in the contract or at all. The timing of the receipt of orders from the U.S. government has fluctuated in the past and may continue to fluctuate. In addition, although we anticipate that these government agencies will continue to purchase imagery and imagery products from us after the termination of the contracts under the ClearView and NextView programs, we cannot assure you that they will continue to purchase at pre-termination levels or at all. If a U.S. government agency terminates or suspends any of its contracts with the Company or its subsidiaries, or changes its policies, priorities, or funding levels, these actions would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We may not successfully compete in the remote imaging industry.
Our products and services compete with satellite and aircraft-based imagery and related products and services offered by a range of private and government providers. Certain of these competitors may have greater financial, personnel and other resources than we have. Our major existing U.S. competitor for high-resolution satellite imagery is DigitalGlobe, which operates two high-resolution satellites, Quickbird, which was launched in 2001, and WorldView-1, which was launched in September 2007 under NGA’s NextView program. DigitalGlobe has also announced that its WorldView-2 satellite is anticipated to be ready for launch in late 2008. Both WorldView satellites have higher resolution and more advanced technologies than IKONOS. In addition, we have historically had a competitive advantage against DigitalGlobe with international customers because our high resolution satellites had the capability to directly download imagery to customers’ ground stations. However, this advantage is no longer as strong because WorldView-1, unlike Quickbird, does have such capabilities.
There are also several international competitors which compete with us now for high-resolution satellite imagery customers or will in the near future. These competitors include National Remote Sensing Agency, Department of Space, Government of India, RADARSAT International (Canada), ImageSat International N.V. (Israel) and Spot Image SA (France). Taiwan and Korea also have high resolution satellite programs.
Our competitors or potential competitors with greater resources than ours could in the future offer satellite-based imagery or other products having more attractive features than our products. The emergence of new remote imaging technologies, even if not ultimately successful, could negatively affect our marketing efforts. More importantly, if competitors continue to develop and launch satellites with more advanced capabilities and technologies than ours, our business and results of operations could be harmed.
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Although we derive revenue from the sale of imagery to certain on-line search engines, it is unclear whether or to what extent the distribution of imagery by such search engines will increase or decrease the demand for high quality satellite imagery.
Governments may build and operate their own systems causing our potential market to shrink.
The U.S. government and foreign governments also may develop, construct, launch and operate remote imaging satellites that generate imagery products and services. Those products and services could then replace their need to purchase our products and services. The U.S. government currently relies and is likely to continue to rely on government-owned and operated systems for classified satellite-based high-resolution imagery. The U.S. government is currently considering a model which could also reduce its purchases from commercial satellite imagery providers or decrease the number of companies to which it contracts with no corresponding increase in total amount spent, though no decisions have been made. Similarly, foreign governments may launch their own imagery satellites rather than purchasing imagery from commercial imagery providers such as us. In addition, such governments could sell imagery from their own satellites, which would compete with our imagery products.
We may encounter further program delays in connection with the construction and launch of GeoEye-1.
The NextView contract is subject to a set schedule of milestones which originally anticipated a planned launch of GeoEye-1 during the first quarter of 2007. As a result of program delays, GeoEye-1’s launch date was initially rescheduled for an April 16, 2008 launch date. However, Boeing Launch Services informed us that their rocket won’t be available for an April launch. That delay, coupled with competition for use of the launch pad caused Boeing to reschedule us on the manifest for August 22, 2008. The final determination of the launch date is being discussed by GeoEye and Boeing. Delays in the launch or in the check-out of GeoEye-1 could affect our ability to provide the full amount of anticipated imagery and imagery products to the NGA during the post-launch period under the NextView contract and could cause GeoEye to receive less in revenues for imagery under the NextView imagery contract, which could cause a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We cannot assure you that our satellites will operate as designed.
Our satellites employ advanced technologies and sensors that are subject to severe environmental stresses in space that could affect the satellite’s performance. Employing advanced technologies is further complicated by the fact that the satellite is in space. Hardware component problems in space could lead to degradation in performance or loss of functionality of the satellite, with attendant costs and revenue losses. In addition, human operators may execute improper implementation commands that negatively impact a satellite’s performance. For example, on March 4, 2007, the OrbView-3 satellite experienced a problem affecting its image quality which ultimately resulted in the satellite being declared permanently out of service. OrbView-3 was designed with single-string camera electronic components such that no secondary components exist to serve asback-ups. Our GeoEye-1 satellite is based on an entirely different design by different vendors and the camera electronics components are designed withback-up capabilities.
We cannot assure you that IKONOS and OrbView-2 will continue to operate successfully in space throughout their expected remaining lives. In addition, we cannot assure you that we will successfully launch GeoEye-1 or that, once launched, GeoEye-1 will operate successfully. Even if a satellite is operated properly, minor technical flaws in the satellite’s sensors could significantly degrade their performance, which could materially affect our ability to market our products successfully.
Our business model depends on our ability to sell imagery from our high-resolution satellites. We do not presently have plans to construct and launch a replacement satellite for IKONOS or OrbView-2 if either fails prematurely. The loss or failure of GeoEye-1 to be placed into service, or the permanent loss of IKONOS, particularly if such loss were to occur prior to GeoEye-1 being placed into service, could materially affect our operations and financial condition. While we have commenced our GeoEye-2 program, that program will take
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at least three to four years and cannot be considered a near-term replacement for a loss of our current satellites or GeoEye-1.
We cannot assure you that the market will accept our products and services.
Our success depends on existing markets accepting our imagery products and services and our ability to develop new markets. Our business plan is based on the assumption that we will generate significant future revenues from sales of high-resolution imagery produced by IKONOS and eventually GeoEye-1 andGeoEye-2, to our existing markets and new markets. The commercial availability of high-resolution satellite imagery is still a fairly recent phenomenon. Consequently, it is difficult to predict accurately the ultimate size of the market and the market acceptance of our products and services. Our strategy to target certain markets for our satellite imagery relies on a number of assumptions, some or all of which may be incorrect. Actual markets could vary materially from the potential markets that we have identified. As a result, we may miss opportunities even for markets that do exist because the products and services we develop are not aimed at the correct potential markets.
We cannot accurately predict whether our products and services will achieve significant market acceptance or whether there will be a market for our products and services on terms we find acceptable. Market acceptance of our high-resolution satellite imagery products depends on a number of factors, including the spatial and spectral quality, scope, timeliness, sophistication and price and services and the availability of substitute products and services. Lack of significant market acceptance of our products and services, particularly our high-resolution imagery products and services, delays in acceptance, or failure of certain markets to develop would negatively affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Foreign distributors and domestic value-added resellers may not expand commercial markets.
We rely on foreign regional distributors to market and sell internationally a significant portion of our imagery from IKONOS. We intend to rely on foreign regional distributors for GeoEye-1 as well, and have intensified our efforts to further develop our operations in overseas markets. We expect the majority of our existing and future foreign regional distributors to act on behalf of, or contract directly with, foreign governments to sell imagery for national security and related purposes. These regional distributors may not have the skill or experience to develop regional commercial markets for our products and services. If we fail to enter into regional distribution agreements on a timely basis or if our foreign regional distributors fail to market and sell our imagery products and services successfully, these failures would negatively impact our business, financial condition and results of operations, and our ability to service our debt.
We intend to rely on value-added resellers to develop, market, and sell our products and services to address certain target markets, including domestic markets. If our value-added resellers fail to develop, market and sell our products and services successfully, this failure would negatively affect our business, financial condition and results of operations, and our ability to service our debt.
Satellites have limited useful lives and are expensive to replace.
Satellites have limited useful lives. We determine a satellite’s useful life, or its design life, using a complex calculation involving the probabilities of failure of the satellite’s components from design or manufacturing defects, environmental stresses or other causes. The original design lives of our satellites are as follows:
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OrbView-2 | | 71/2 years (launched in August 1997) |
IKONOS | | 7 years (launched in September 1999) |
GeoEye-1 | | 7 years (anticipated launch in 2008) |
The design lives of these satellites are affected by a number of factors, including the quality of construction, the supply of fuel, the expected gradual environmental degradation of solar panels, the durability of various satellite components and the orbits in which the satellites are placed. Random failure of satellite
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components could cause damage to or loss of the use of a satellite before the end of its design life. In rare cases, electrostatic storms or collisions with other objects could damage our satellites. We cannot assure you that each satellite will remain in operation for its design life. We expect the performance of each satellite to decline gradually near the end of its design life. During the course of the Space Imaging acquisition, an analysis was performed to assess the expected life of IKONOS after its then six years on orbit. The analysis indicated that the expected fully functional IKONOS lifetime is greater than 8.3 years from launch. A recent study completed in the fourth quarter in 2007 by the IKONOS manufacturer resulted in a revised life expectancy to the 2010+ timeframe. Despite the fact that OrbView-2’s seven and a half year design life has expired, we currently expect to continue commercial operations with OrbView-2 in 2008. However, notwithstanding the ongoing successful operations of IKONOS and OrbView-2, we can offer no assurance that either will maintain its prescribed orbit or remain commercially operational.
We anticipate using funds generated from operations to develop plans for follow-on high-resolution imagery satellites. If we do not generate sufficient funds from operations, we will not be able to deploy other potential follow-on satellites to replace GeoEye-1 or IKONOS at the end of its design life. In addition, we may need to obtain financing from outside sources to deploy follow-on satellites to replace GeoEye-1. We cannot assure you that we will be able to generate sufficient funds from operations or to raise additional capital, on favorable terms or on a timely basis, if at all, to develop or deploy follow-on high-resolution satellites.
Our NextView imagery purchasing contract is a firm fixed-price contract which could subject us to losses in the event that we have cost overruns.
We entered into the imagery purchasing portion of the NextView contract with NGA on a firm fixed-price basis. This allows us to benefit from cost savings, but we carry the burden of cost overruns. If our initial cost estimates are incorrect, we may lose money on this contract. We have partially mitigated this risk through the use of firm fixed priced contracts with our major subcontractors. In addition, this contract has provisions relating to cost controls and audit rights, and if we fail to meet the terms specified in those contracts then we may not realize the full benefits of the NextView contract. Our financial condition is dependent on our ability to maximize our earnings from our NextView contract. Lower earnings caused by cost overruns would have a negative impact on our financial results.
Our international business exposes us to risks relating to increased regulation and political or economic instability in foreign markets.
In 2007, approximately 36 percent of our revenues were derived from international sales, and we intend to continue to pursue international contracts. We expect to derive substantial revenues from international sales of our products and services. International operations are subject to certain risks, such as:
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| • | deterioration of relations between the United States and a particular foreign country |
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| • | increases in tariffs and taxes and other trade barriers |
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| • | changes in political and economic stability, including fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies, which may make payment in U.S. dollars, as provided for under our existing contracts, more expensive for foreign customers |
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These risks are beyond our control and could have a material adverse effect on our business.
Limited insurance coverage and availability may prevent us from obtaining insurance to cover all risks of loss.
The terms of our current notes require, and we believe that the issuance of any future notes will require, us to obtain launch and on-orbit insurance on GeoEye-1 and other subsequent satellites we construct and
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launch. Furthermore, we must maintain specified levels of on-orbit operations insurance for GeoEye-1, to the extent that such coverage can be obtained at a premium that is not disproportionately high. In September 2007, we secured $270 million of insurance coverage for GeoEye-1. This insurance is not sufficient to cover the cost of a replacement high-resolution imagery satellite such as GeoEye-1. We also carry $20 million of insurance coverage on the IKONOS satellite, but we do not carry any insurance coverage for the OrbView-2 satellite. In addition, we may find it difficult to insure against certain risks, such as partial degradation of functionality of a satellite.
Insurance market conditions or factors outside our control at the time we are in the market for the required insurance, such as failure of a satellite using similar components or a similar launch vehicle, could cause premiums to be significantly higher than current estimates. Higher premiums on insurance policies will increase our costs, thereby reducing our operating income by the amount of such increased premiums. Should the future terms of launch and on-orbit insurance policies become less favorable than those currently available, this may result in limits on amounts of coverage that we can obtain or may prevent us from obtaining insurance at all.
Failure to obtain or maintain regulatory approvals could result in service interruptions or could impede us from executing our business plan.
FCC Approvals. Our operation of satellites and earth stations requires licenses from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (the “FCC”). The FCC regulates the construction, launch and operation of our satellites, the use of satellite spectrum, and the licensing of our earth station terminals located within the United States. We currently operate OrbView-2 pursuant to experimental authority. Our experimental FCC license will expire on April 1, 2009. The FCC granted authority to launch and operate IKONOS and to operate the associated earth station systems in 1999. The license to operate IKONOS will expire in 2014, and the licenses to operate the earth stations will expire between October 2007 and December 2010. The FCC granted authority to launch and operate OrbView-3 and to operate the associated earth station systems in 1999. The license to operate OrbView-3 will expire in 2018, and the licenses to operate the earth stations will expire in 2009. The FCC generally renews licenses routinely, but there can be no assurance that our licenses will be renewed at their expiration dates for full terms or without adverse conditions. Failure to renew these licenses could have a material adverse affect on our ability to generate revenue and conduct our business as currently planned.
In January 2006, the FCC granted us a license for GeoEye-1 which is subject to the completion of certain milestones in the design, construction, launch and placing into service of GeoEye-1 by certain dates. Although GeoEye has successfully completed all milestones under the license to date except for launch and commencement of operations, failure to meet future milestones on a timely basis or to meet other conditions in the license could result in the cancellation of the license and impair our ability to satisfy our obligations under the NextView contract and have a material adverse effect on our ability to generate revenue and conduct our business as currently planned.
Other Domestic Approvals. Some of our business operations require licenses from the U.S. Department of Commerce (the “DoC”) and the U.S. Department of State. The failure to obtain these licenses, or the revocation of one or more licenses, could adversely affect our ability to conduct these operations. The DoC licenses provide that the U.S. government may interrupt service or otherwise limit our ability to distribute satellite images to certain parties in order to address national security or foreign policy concerns or because of the international obligations of the U.S. Actual or threatened interruptions or limitations on our service could adversely affect our ability to market our products abroad. In addition, the DoC has the right to review and approve our agreements with foreign entities, including contracts with international customers for high-resolution imagery. We have received such approvals for the agreements in place with our existing international customers. However, such reviews could delay or prohibit us from executing new international agreements.
In connection with customer agreements, we have in the past and may in the future supply our international customers with earth stations that enable these customers to downlink data directly from our
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satellites. Exporting these earth stations and technical information relating to these stations may require us to obtain export licenses from the DoC or the U.S. Department of State. If the DoC or the U.S. Department of State does not issue these export licenses in connection with future exports, or if these licenses are significantly delayed or contain restrictions, or if the DoC or the U.S. Department of State revokes, suspends or denies a request for renewal of existing licenses, our financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.
International Registration and Approvals. The use of satellite spectrum is subject to the requirements of the International Telecommunication Union (the “ITU”). Additionally, satellite operators must abide by the specific laws of the countries in which downlink services are provided from the satellite to earth station terminals within such countries.
The FCC has coordinatedand/or registered the operations of our existing satellites pursuant to ITU requirements, and we expect the FCC to do so for GeoEye-1. Completion of the ITU process helps to prevent interference from or into existing or planned satellite operations. We do not expect significant issues relating to completion of the ITU process for our satellites due to the nature of satellite imaging operations; however, if the FCC fails to complete the ITU process for GeoEye-1 in a timely manner, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and our results of operations.
Our customers or distributors are responsible for obtaining local regulatory approval from the governments in the countries in which they do business to receive imagery downlinked directly from our satellites to earth stations within such countries. If these regional distributors are not successful in obtaining the necessary approvals, we will not be able to distribute real time imagery in those regions. Our inability to offer real time service in a significant number of foreign countries could negatively affect our business. In addition, regulatory provisions in countries where we wish to operate may impose unduly burdensome restrictions on our operations. Our business may also be adversely affected if the national authorities where we plan to operate adopt treaties, regulations or legislation unfavorable to foreign companies.
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Item 1B. | Unresolved Staff Comments. |
None.
The properties used in our operations consist principally of satellite ground stations and terminals, production facilities and administrative and executive offices. The following table sets forth certain information about the location of each property used in our business:
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Location | | SQ FT | | Lease/Own | | Purpose | | Industry Segment |
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Dulles, VA | | | 39,000 | | | Lease | | Satellite operations, production facilities and principal executive offices | | Imagery; Production and Other Services |
Thornton, CO | | | 57,352 | | | Own | | Satellite operations, production facilities and administrative offices | | Imagery; Production and Other Services |
St. Louis, MO | | | 16,200 | | | Lease | | Satellite operations and production services | | Production and Other Services |
Mission, KS | | | 17,493 | | | Lease | | MJ Harden aerial imagery and production services | | Production and Other Services |
Norman, OK | | | 5,000 | | | Lease | | Ground station terminal | | Imagery |
Fairmont, WV | | | 600 | | | Own | | Ground station terminal | | Imagery |
Fairbanks, AK | | | 5,041 | | | Lease | | Ground station terminal | | Imagery |
Point Barrow, AK | | | 620 | | | Lease | | Ground station terminal | | Imagery |
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Item 3. | Legal Proceedings |
In the normal course of business, we may be party to various lawsuits, legal proceedings and claims arising out of our business. We cannot predict the outcome of these lawsuits, legal proceedings and claims with certainty. Nevertheless, we believe that the outcome of any existing or known threatened proceedings, even if determined adversely, should not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.
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Item 4. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders |
During the fourth quarter of the period covered by this report, no matters were submitted to a vote of security holders.
PART II
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Item 5. | Market for Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters. |
At December 31, 2007, there were 17,868,153 shares of our common stock, par value $0.01 per share, outstanding. We had approximately 200 holders of record of our common stock at that date, although we believe there are in excess of 4,000 beneficial owners since many brokers and other institutions hold our stock on behalf of stockholders. Effective September 14, 2006, our common stock began trading on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol “GEOY.” From the period from January 13, 2004 to September 13, 2006, our common stock traded over-the-counter and sales were reported on the NASDAQ bulletin board under the symbol “ORBM.” Prior to January 13, 2004 there was no established trading market for our common stock. Information concerning the stock prices as reported on the NASDAQ composite transaction tape is as follows:
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First | | $ | 15.89 — $19.98 | | | N/A |
Second | | $ | 17.50 — $24.37 | | | N/A |
Third | | $ | 17.00 — $25.99 | | | $14.93 — $16.10 |
Fourth | | $ | 24.50 — $36.44 | | | $15.51 — $22.00 |
Year | | $ | 15.89 — $36.44 | | | $14.93 — $22.00 |
During the past three fiscal years and through December 31, 2007, we have not made or declared any cash dividends on our common equity. Under the instruments governing our long-term debt, we are prohibited from paying dividends until the principal amount of all such notes have been repaid. These restrictions are more fully discussed under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Liquidity and Cash Flows” in Item 7 below.
The transfer agent for our common stock is: The Bank of New York, 101 Barclay Street, New York, New York 10286.
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Stock Performance Graph
The following graph compares the yearly percentage change in the cumulative total shareholder return on our Common Stock during the period January 13, 2004, the date of our initial public offering, to December 31, 2007, with the cumulative total return on the NASDAQ Global Market Index and with a selected peer group consisting of us and other companies with comparable market capitalizations between $500 million and $600 million. The peer group consists of the following publicly-traded technology and government contracting companies: Cubic Corporation, Input/Output, Inc., Measurement Specialties, Inc., MTS Systems Corporation, Nanometrics Incorporated, OYO Geospace Corporation and Trimble Navigation Limited. We selected this particular peer group because the satellite imaging industry does not presently include any reasonably similar public companies which could form the basis of such a comparison. This graph (i) assumes the investment of $100 on January 13, 2004 in our Common Stock (at the initial public offering price of $20.25 per share), the NASDAQ Market Index, and the peer group identified above and (ii) assumes that dividends are reinvested.
COMPARISON OF CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN
AMONG GEOEYE, INC.,
NASDAQ MARKET INDEX AND A PEER GROUP
ASSUMES $100 INVESTED ON JAN. 13, 2004
ASSUMES DIVIDEND REINVESTED
FISCAL YEAR ENDING DEC. 31, 2007
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GeoEye, Inc. | | | | 100.00 | | | | | 91.36 | | | | | 54.07 | | | | | 95.56 | | | | | 166.17 | |
Peer Group Index | | | | 100.00 | | | | | 106.93 | | | | | 107.85 | | | | | 123.75 | | | | | 108.51 | |
NASDAQ Market Index | | | | 100.00 | | | | | 108.41 | | | | | 110.79 | | | | | 122.16 | | | | | 134.29 | |
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Pursuant to SEC Rules, the foregoing Performance Graph is not “soliciting material”, is not deemed filed with the Commission and is not incorporated by reference with the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K, whether made before or after the date hereof and irrespective of any general incorporation language in such report.
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Item 6. | Selected Financial Data. |
On April 5, 2002, Orbital Imaging Corporation (the “Predecessor Company”) filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (the “Bankruptcy Court”). The Predecessor Company officially emerged from bankruptcy protection effective December 31, 2003 (the “Effective Date”). Upon reorganization, the Orbital Imaging Corporation changed its name to ORBIMAGE Inc. (the “Successor Company”).
In connection with the emergence from Chapter 11, ORBIMAGE Inc. reflected the terms of its Plan of Reorganization, which was confirmed by the Bankruptcy Court on October 24, 2003, in its financial statements in accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Statement of Position90-7, “Financial Reporting by Entities in Reorganization Under the Bankruptcy Code”(“SOP 90-7”) with respect to financial reporting upon emergence from Chapter 11 (“Fresh-Start accounting”). Upon applying Fresh-Start accounting, a new reporting entity (the Successor Company) was deemed to be created on the Effective Date and the recorded amounts of assets and liabilities are adjusted to reflect their estimated fair values. The reported historical financial statements of the Predecessor Company for the years ended December 31, 2003 and prior generally are not comparable to those of the Successor Company. In thisForm 10-K, references to the periods ended December 31, 2003 and prior refer to the Predecessor Company, and the financial position as of December 31, 2003 and the periods ended subsequent to December 31, 2003 are reported as Successor Company.
The following information should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and related notes and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.”
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Statement of Operations Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Revenues | | $ | 183,764 | | | $ | 151,168 | | | $ | 40,702 | | | $ | 31,020 | | | $ | 9,219 | |
Direct expenses | | | 76,645 | | | | 82,837 | | | | 38,116 | | | | 33,754 | | | | 10,697 | |
Gross profit (loss) | | | 107,119 | | | | 68,331 | | | | 2,586 | | | | (2,734 | ) | | | (1,478 | ) |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | | | 29,794 | | | | 25,103 | | | | 12,341 | | | | 11,746 | | | | 4,744 | |
Asset losses and impairment charges | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 18,205 | |
Earnings (loss) from operations | | | 77,325 | | | | 43,228 | | | | (9,755 | ) | | | (14,480 | ) | | | (24,427 | ) |
Net gain on satellite insurance proceeds | | | (3,010 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Interest expense, net(1) | | | 7,276 | | | | 21,744 | | | | 14,083 | | | | 10,259 | | | | 1,303 | |
Unrealized loss (gain) on derivative instrument | | | 3,078 | | | | (2,636 | ) | | | (2,341 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Loss from early extinguishment of debt | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,758 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Reorganization items, net(2) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 110,019 | |
Earnings (loss) before provision for income taxes | | | 69,981 | | | | 24,120 | | | | (24,255 | ) | | | (24,739 | ) | | | 84,289 | |
Provision for income taxes | | | 27,587 | | | | 714 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net earnings (loss) | | | 42,394 | | | | 23,406 | | | | (24,255 | ) | | | (24,739 | ) | | | 84,289 | |
Earnings (loss) per diluted share | | | 2.14 | | | | 1.28 | | | | (1.50 | ) | | | (3.80 | ) | | | 1.73 | |
Other Data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash flows from operating activities | | | 54,200 | | | | 102,230 | | | | 125,531 | | | | 27,500 | | | | (2,987 | ) |
Cash flows from investing activities | | | (13,453 | ) | | | (138,855 | ) | | | (179,598 | ) | | | (3,530 | ) | | | (9,118 | ) |
Cash flows from financing activities | | | (6,107 | ) | | | 9,805 | | | | 220,006 | | | | 22,190 | | | | 20,217 | |
Capital expenditures | | | 43,426 | | | | 110,155 | | | | 171,757 | | | | 3,530 | | | | 21,402 | |
Depreciation and amortization expense | | | 12,972 | | | | 28,347 | | | | 23,191 | | | | 21,923 | | | | 3,356 | |
Interest paid in kind(3) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 11,903 | | | | 1,403 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 234,324 | | | $ | 199,684 | | | $ | 226,504 | | | $ | 60,565 | | | $ | 14,405 | |
Total assets | | | 789,954 | | | | 691,817 | | | | 570,266 | | | | 249,146 | | | | 153,319 | |
Current liabilities | | | 132,383 | | | | 95,780 | | | | 54,745 | | | | 53,749 | | | | 5,394 | |
Long-term obligations | | | 246,788 | | | | 246,075 | | | | 245,361 | | | | 85,018 | | | | 73,115 | |
Deferred revenue — NextView program(4) | | | 193,860 | | | | 184,481 | | | | 129,625 | | | | 24,491 | | | | — | |
Stockholders’ equity | | | 216,923 | | | | 163,118 | | | | 136,897 | | | | 85,888 | | | | 74,810 | |
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(1) | | Excludes contractual interest of $26,156 in 2003 |
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(2) | | Reorganization items include the following components: |
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Gain on debt discharge | | $ | 116,056 | |
Write off of unamortized debt issuance costs | | | — | |
Professional fees | | | (6,067 | ) |
Interest earned on accumulated cash and cash equivalents during Chapter 11 proceedings | | | 30 | |
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Total reorganization items | | $ | 110,019 | |
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(3) | | Interest expense paid in kind in 2004 consisted of interest on the ORBIMAGE Senior Notes and the ORBIMAGE Senior Subordinated Notes, all of which was paid in kind from the date of issuance until December 31, 2004. Interest expense paid in kind in 2003 consisted of interest on debt incurred for the purchase of insurance coverage for the OrbView-3 satellite. |
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(4) | | Represents cost share amounts received by NGA, which are deferred until GeoEye-1 is placed into service and will then be recognized as revenue on a straight-line basis over the imagery delivery term of the program. |
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Item 7. | Management’s Discussion And Analysis of Financial Condition And Results Of Operations. |
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with “Selected Historical Consolidated Financial and Operating Data,” and our audited and unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing elsewhere in this Report.
Restatement of Financial Statements
GeoEye, Inc. (the “Company”) is restating herein its historical financial data for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007. The Company has preliminarily determined that its prior conclusions regarding an ownership change in control as provided by Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as well as similar state provisions were incorrect and that a change in control may have occurred in 2005. Since we currently believe that a change may have occurred in 2005 then as this change of control occurred within two years of the Company’s emergence from Chapter 11, utilization of the Company’s pre-reorganization NOL carryforwards are eliminated. The Company has utilized its post-reorganization carryforwards against taxable income generated in 2006 and through the third quarter of 2007. In the third quarter of 2007 the taxable income exceeded the post acquisition losses and therefore the company has restated its third quarter tax provision and has recorded an additional provision for income taxes of $15.8 million. The Company will have a payment obligation if its final determination is that a change of control took place in 2005. The Company is vigorously pursuing the matter. If the Company is able to conclude that a change of control for Section 382 purposes did not take place, the Company plans to reinstate its pre-reorganization NOL carryforwards and apply them against taxable income in 2006 and 2007 as well as future periods to reduce any taxes payable. If the pre-reorganization NOLs are available, under the provisions of SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” reductions in a deferred tax asset valuation allowance that existed at the date of Fresh-Start accounting are first credited against an asset established for reorganization value in excess of amounts allocable to identifiable assets, then to other identifiable intangible assets existing at the date of Fresh-Start accounting and then, once these assets have been reduced to zero, credited directly to additional paid-in capital. Once these pre-reorganization NOLs are utilized, the Company would utilize its post-reorganization NOLs to offset any future income tax expense.
For a discussion of the significant restatement adjustments and the background leading to the adjustments, see Notes 2 and 12 to the consolidated financial statements. All amounts in this Annual Report onForm 10-K affected by the restatement adjustments reflect such amounts as restated.
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Overview
GeoEye, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“GeoEye” or the “Company”), together with its consolidated subsidiaries, provides geospatial information, imagery and solutions for the national security community, strategic partners, resellers and commercial customers to help them better map, measure and monitor the world. We operate a constellation of Earth imaging satellites and mapping aircraft which collect process and distribute digital imagery of the Earth’s surface, atmosphere and weather conditions and have an international network of ground stations, a robust imagery archive, and advanced geospatial imagery processing capabilities. We acquired the IKONOS satellite in January 2006 upon our purchase of the operating assets of Space Imaging LLC (“Space Imaging”) and we have a license to operate and control the OrbView-2 satellite. We acquired the mapping aircraft in March 2007 upon our purchase of M.J. Harden & Associates, Inc. (“M.J. Harden”). We also are constructing a next-generation high-resolution imagery satellite, which we have designated GeoEye-1. The launch of GeoEye-1 is planned to occur during 2008 from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. Our satellite system also includes a U.S. ground system necessary to operate the satellites and to collect, process and distribute imagery from the satellites. In addition, we maintain image processing and production centers at our headquarters in Dulles, Virginia and our facilities in Thornton, Colorado and Mission, Kansas, as well as an advanced image processing and geospatial information technology development and production center in St. Louis, Missouri.
Our principal sources of revenue are the sale of satellite imagery to customers, regional distributors and value-added resellers, and the processing and production of imagery and geospatial information. We have entered into several long-term sales contracts to provide imagery products, and in certain circumstances we will be entitled to receive contractual payments in advance of product delivery. Our direct expenses include the costs of operating the satellites, airplanes and ground systems, as well as costs to perform value-added processing services and construction costs related to distributor-owned ground stations. Labor expenses and depreciation represent the largest component of our direct expenses.
Prior to the acquisition of the Space Imaging operating assets in 2006, we had incurred losses from operations since our inception. Our net earnings were $42.4 million in 2007 and $23.4 million in 2006. Management currently projects that the combined company will continue to generate earnings from operations in 2008.
NextView Program. The U.S. Government, through the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (“NGA”), announced in 2003 that it intended to support the continued development of the commercial satellite imagery industry through contracts to support the engineering, construction and launch of the next generation of imagery satellites by two providers. This program is known as NextView. On September 30, 2004, NGA awarded the Company a contract as the second provider under the NextView program. As the winning bidder, we are, as prime contractor, constructing a new satellite, GeoEye-1. We estimate the total project cost (including financing and launch insurance costs) to bring the GeoEye-1 satellite into service will be approximately $502 million. We have spent approximately $405 million under the program through December 31, 2007. Remaining expenditures under the program principally consist of milestone payments to our subcontractors, launch and on-orbit insurance premiums and capitalized interest. NGA is supporting the project with a cost share totaling approximately $237 million spread out over the course of the project and subject to various milestones. Through December 31, 2007, we have earned $193.9 million of milestone payments from NGA, which includes the receipt of $6.6 million in January 2008 for milestones completed in 2007.
As of September 26, 2007, we secured $220 million of launch and first-year on-orbit insurance and $50 million of launch plus three-year on-orbit insurance for the satellite. Proceeds from this insurance would be paid in the event of a launch failure or if on-orbit anomalies prevent the satellite from being placed into service. Most of these premiums will be paid within 30 days of the launch of GeoEye-1. Depending on market and economic conditions, we may attempt to procure additional insurance on GeoEye-1.
We continue to make progress toward launch of the GeoEye-1 satellite. In October 2007, Boeing indicated that, given their other launch commitments, our target launch date was April 16, 2008 from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. However, on January 12, 2008 we received a letter from the Contract Administrator of Boeing Launch Services, Inc., indicating that Boeing and its affiliate, United Launch
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Alliance, LLC do not expect to launch the GeoEye-1 satellite on the date specified in the Launch Services Agreement between GeoEye and Boeing, set for a 30 day launch window commencing April 16, 2008. Boeing has offered in its letter to launch GeoEye-1 on August 22, 2008 from Vandenberg Air Force Base. We have informed Boeing that we expect them to prepare to launch us as soon as possible. Shifts in launch dates frequently occur, and we continue to work toward the earliest possible launch date.
We believe that when it is launched and placed into service, GeoEye-1 will be the most modern, high-capacity, high-resolution commercial imaging satellite in the world. GeoEye-1 is designed for 0.41 meter resolution panchromatic (black and white) images, and 1.65 meter resolution multi-spectral (color) images, with the capability to take panchromatic images across up to 700,000 square kilometers of the earth’s surface every day at 1.0 meter resolution or better, or over 255 million square kilometers per year, or multi-spectral images across up to 350,000 square kilometers of the earth’s surface every day at 1.0 meter resolution or better, or over 127 million square kilometers per year.
The NextView contract also provides for NGA to order approximately $197 million of imagery products beginning February 1, 2007 and continuing until six quarters after GeoEye-1 goes into service. In February 2007, the Company and NGA executed the initial task order under the NextView contract whereby NGA agreed to purchase $54 million of imagery products from the Company’s existing satellites for the period from February 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007. All of the imagery under this task order was delivered to NGA by September 30, 2007. In November 2007, we completed discussions with NGA for a new $60 million task order for the continued delivery of products from November 2007 to the launch of GeoEye-1. As of February 2008, $40 million has been funded by NGA under this task order. We delivered approximately $14.5 million of imagery under this task order in the fourth quarter of 2007.
Once the GeoEye-1 satellite is placed into service, NGA will have the first right to order images from the satellite, which would utilize approximately half of the satellite’s imagery-taking capacity, with the remainder available for commercial and state and foreign government sales by the Company. GeoEye-1 is intended to have a design life of seven years and sufficient fuel to operate for up to two additional years. Based on NGA’s public announcement of expected ongoing support, we expect NGA to continue to purchase our imagery products following expiration of the NextView contract.
GeoEye-2 Satellite. In October 2007, we announced that we had entered into a contract with ITT Corporation to begin work on the camera for our next earth imaging satellite to be named GeoEye-2. This is the first step in a phased development process for an advanced, third-generation satellite. GeoEye-2 will be of the same general class as GeoEye-1, but will benefit from some improvements in capability. We expect to contract with a satellite builder in 2008 and launch the satellite approximately three to four years after work begins on that contract. We will evaluate our options for financing the construction of GeoEye-2 in conjunction with its selection of the satellite builder.
Business Combinations and Investments. On September 15, 2005, we entered into an asset purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) to acquire the operating assets of Space Imaging for approximately $58.5 million less amounts to be paid by Space Imaging on its existing debt prior to closing as well as certain other adjustments, which collectively totaled approximately $9.5 million. Pursuant to the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the Company entered into an Assignment of Rights and Obligations, dated as of January 10, 2006, with ORBIMAGE SI Opco Inc. (“Opco”), a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of the Company, whereby the Company agreed to assign all of its rights and certain obligations in, to and under the Purchase Agreement to Opco.
We made a $6.0 million initial payment to the sellers in September 2005 and completed the acquisition on January 10, 2006 by paying the sellers the remaining $43.0 million. We incurred approximately $2.5 million of acquisition-related out-of-pocket expenditures. Under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, we acquired Space Imaging’s cash balance at closing, which totaled approximately $14.9 million. The cash purchase price was principally funded with the issuance of $50 million of indebtedness. We made quarterly payments totaling $34.6 million during 2006 and repaid the remaining principal of $15.4 million on February 2, 2007. Our financial statements reflect the operations of Opco from January 10, 2006. The assets acquired from Space Imaging generated most of our revenues and net earnings in 2007 and 2006.
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On March 15, 2007, we acquired M.J. Harden Associates, Inc. through a stock purchase of all of the outstanding stock of M.J. Harden’s sole owner, i5, Inc. M.J. Harden is a provider of digital aerial imagery and geospatial information solutions. With the acquisition we now have access to M.J. Harden’s digital aerial imagery capture capability, photogrammetry services, mobile and geographic information system technology and implementation services, field data collection and other related services that provide customers withasset-mapping and corridor management solutions. Customers include utilities, engineering companies, developers and federal, state and local government agencies, among others. M.J. Harden is located in Mission, Kansas, and has approximately 60 employees. Our financial statements reflect the operations of M.J. Harden from March 15, 2007.
On June 8, 2007, we purchased a 4.9 percent of the outstanding voting shares in SPADAC, Inc. (“SPADAC”), a privately held entity, for $1.0 million. SPADAC delivers innovative comprehensive geointelligence and predictive analysis solutions, including applied research and development, to customers primarily in defense, intelligence and homeland security agencies. On August 2, 2007, we purchased a 3.0 percent ownership position in East-Dawn Group, Inc. (“East-Dawn”), a privately held corporation, for $1.0 million. East-Dawn was established to provide satellite imagery and value-added products in China and to provide production services to international customers. East-Dawn, in turn, formed a new company, Beijing Earth Observation (“BEO”), to implement this strategy. BEO will be GeoEye’s exclusive master reseller in China for IKONOS imagery products in China, including the IKONOS archive. As part of the transaction, four of our employees are members of BEO’s Board of Directors, which is comprised of ten members.
Organization Structure. The Company was organized on April 4, 2005 to enable its predecessor registrant and now its wholly-owned subsidiary, ORBIMAGE Inc., a Delaware corporation, to implement a holding company organizational structure. Effective June 21, 2005, the Company reorganized into a holding company structure, effected by a merger conducted pursuant to Section 251(g) of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “Merger”).
Prior to the Merger, the Company was a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of ORBIMAGE Inc. Pursuant to the Merger, each issued and outstanding share of common stock of ORBIMAGE Inc. was converted into one share of common stock of the Company and all of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company owned by ORBIMAGE Inc. were automatically canceled and retired. As a result of the Merger, each stockholder of ORBIMAGE Inc. became a holder of the common stock of the Company, evidencing the same proportional interests, and ORBIMAGE Inc. became a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. Accordingly, the Company became the successor registrant of ORBIMAGE Inc. for SEC reporting purposes.
In connection with the Merger, the Company assumed ORBIMAGE Inc.’s obligations under its stock incentive plans and warrant agreements. Outstanding options and warrants to purchase ORBIMAGE Inc.’s common stock were automatically converted into options and warrants to purchase an equal number of shares at the same exercise price of the Company’s common stock. The Company also assumed ORBIMAGE Inc.’s registration obligations under two registration rights agreements.
The conversion of shares of capital stock in the Merger occurred without an exchange of certificates. The provisions of the certificate of incorporation, including, without limitation, those relating to the authorized capital stock and the bylaws of the Company, are identical to those of ORBIMAGE Inc. prior to the Merger. The other liabilities of ORBIMAGE Inc., including contingent liabilities, were not assumed by the Company in the transaction and therefore continue to be obligations of ORBIMAGE Inc., and the assets of ORBIMAGE Inc. were not transferred to the Company and continue to be the assets of ORBIMAGE Inc. Upon closing of the Space Imaging acquisition, we adopted the brand name GeoEye. On September 28, 2006, our stockholders voted to formally change the legal name of the Company to GeoEye, Inc.
Industry and Business Considerations
NGA’s requirements for defense and related products and services for 2007 and beyond will continue to be affected by global concerns about terrorism and nuclear proliferation, the continued need for military missions and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan and increased concerns about natural disasters. The 9/11 attacks focused greater attention on the security of our country from terrorists, and Hurricane Katrina
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focused greater attention on the security of our country from natural phenomena. The President’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2008 and beyond presents a framework to reduce the federal budget deficit while continuing to gather intelligence that may help reduce global terrorism and nuclear proliferation. We believe the government’s commercial imagery requirements will continue to grow in the short term and that funding will continue to be at a steady state, subject to Congressional appropriations. We believe that the upcoming Presidential election will not significantly impact allocation of funds to the purchase of commercial imagery given the Government’s desire to monitor global events. The budget for other non-defense federal agencies is anticipated to decline through 2011. These changes in the President’s budget plan reflect a commitment to reduce the federal budget deficit and the sentiment that sustained federal deficits could hamper economic growth. We also provide products and services to a number of government agencies other than NGA, including NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey. Although our products and services which address civil government needs are not dependent on defense budgets, they share many of the same risks, as well as other risks unique to the particular programs. Other risks unique to civil government programs may include development of competing products, technological feasibility and product obsolescence.
In 2007, the NGA and National Reconnaissance Office commissioned a panel to prepare an independent study of the roles of commercial remote sensing in the future national system for geospatial intelligence. The study was undertaken in response to congressional concerns that the U.S. intelligence community is not taking full advantage of commercial satellite capabilities. The report said the government must not become dependent on external sources for the provision of critical satellite intelligence data, and must not become dependent on non-government sources for the provision of satellite intelligence data that is more critical than that which is now provided or will be provided under the NextView contract. The panel’s favored alternatives are a return to the traditional model in which the government uses its own satellites to meet its image-gathering needs and a hybrid option whereby commercial data providers would be given the opportunity to partake in government block satellite buys. Under the latter scenario, the government would procure low to medium resolution imaging satellites in blocks of at least four. Commercial data providers such as GeoEye would then be given access to two of the satellites to sell data tonon-U.S. government customers; or they would be allowed to buy the satellites at a discount cost. We are closely monitoring this initiative for any further developments.
As a government contractor, we are subject to U.S. Government oversight. The government may inquire about and investigate our business practices and audit our compliance with applicable rules and regulations. The government could make claims against us if the results of such audits or investigations warrant such action. Under government procurement regulations and practices, an indictment of a government contractor could result in that contractor being finedand/or suspended from bidding on or being awarded new government contracts for a period of time or debarment for a period of time. We are not aware of any such audits or investigations against us at this time. We are also exposed to risks associated with U.S. government contracting such as technological uncertainties and obsolescence, and dependence on Congressional appropriation and allotment of funds each year. The nature of our products and services exposes us to certain risks associated with state of the art technologies such as delays, cost growth and product failure.
The nature of our international business also makes us subject to the export control regulations of the U.S. Department of Commerce. If these regulations are violated, it could result in monetary penalties and denial of export privileges. We are currently not aware of any violations of export control regulations which could have a material adverse effect on our business or results of operations, cash flows or our financial position.
We continually explore opportunities to expand into adjacent product lines utilizing our existing advanced technology products. We are exploring select acquisitions as well as potential joint ventures, teaming and other business arrangements to help support our portfolio of products and services. We may use some of the cash generated by our Thornton operations, which are not subject to the restrictions contained in our Senior Note agreements (described below), for acquisitions or joint ventures. Some of these business arrangements may include foreign partners. The conduct of international business introduces other risks into our operations, including changing economic conditions, fluctuations in currency values and regulation by foreign countries or possible deterioration of political relations.
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Critical Accounting Policies
We prepare our consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. As such, we are required to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions that we believe are reasonable based upon the information available. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented. Management bases their estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other factors. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in making estimates, actual results reported in future periods may be affected by changes in those estimates. The following represent what we believe are the critical accounting areas that require the most significant management estimates and judgments.
Revenue Recognition and Contract Accounting. Our principal source of revenue is the sale of satellite imagery to customers, distributors and value added resellers. Such sales often require us to provide imagery over the term of multi-year sales contracts under “take-or-pay” arrangements whereby customers pay for access time regardless of usage. Accordingly, we recognize revenues on such imagery contracts on a straight-line basis over the delivery term of the contract. Otherwise we record revenues based on the delivery of imagery to our customer. Deferred revenue is recorded when payments are received in advance of the delivery of imagery. As stated previously, NGA is supporting the NextView program with a cost share totaling approximately $237 million spread out over the course of the construction phase of the project and subject to various milestones. These NGA payments are recorded as deferred revenue when received and will be recognized as revenue from when the GeoEye-1 satellite is placed into service through the anticipated imagery purchase period under the program, which we believe will ultimately approximate the life of the satellite.
A portion of our business is derived from long-term fixed-price contracts with the U.S. Government and commercial customers. Revenue under such contracts are recognized under the percentage of completion method of accounting. Such revenues are recorded based upon the percentage of costs incurred in the applicable reporting period as compared to the most recent estimates of costs to complete each period. These incurred costs approximate the output of deliverables to our customers. Revenue under ground station modifications, which are usually less than one year in duration, are recognized using the completed contract method of accounting. Costs of the project are initially recorded on the balance sheet and ultimately recorded as cost of goods sold upon completion of the project. We also derive revenues for maintenance of certain of these ground stations for our customers, which we account for under the straight-line method. Revenue for production-type contracts is recognized using the units-of-delivery method, a modification of the percentage of completion method whereby revenue is recognized based on the contract price of units of a basic production product delivered during a period. Estimating future costs and, therefore, revenues and profits, is a process requiring a high degree of management judgment. Management bases its estimate on historical experience and on various assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Costs to complete include, when appropriate, labor, subcontracting costs and materials, as well as an allocation of indirect costs. Reviews of the status of contracts are performed through periodic contract status and performance reviews. In the event of a change in total estimated contract cost or profit, the cumulative effect of such change is recorded in the period in which the change in estimate occurs. We have not incurred any material changes in estimates on our imagery and image processing contracts with the U.S. Government.
Some of our contracts with NGA consist of multiple elements. For contracts consisting of multiple elements, we identify these elements and consider whether the delivered item(s) has value to the customer on a standalone basis, whether there is objective and reliable evidence of the fair value of the undelivered item(s) and, if the arrangement includes a general right of return relative to the delivered item(s), delivery or performance of the undelivered item(s) is considered probable and substantially in our control. We evaluate such contracts to ensure that, for purposes of determining standalone value, performance of any one element of the contract is not directly contingent on performance of the other contract elements. Revenue recognition may be impacted if nonperformance of one contract element causes the customer to terminate the other element(s). Such contracts are also subject to, among other things, termination rights, refunds of payments due to unsatisfactory performance and uncertainty regarding availability of future funding.
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Receivables. A significant amount of judgment is required by management in estimating the reserves required for receivables that are potentially uncollectible. We perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers and adjust credit limits based upon payment history and the customer’s current credit worthiness, as determined by our review of their current credit information. We regularly monitor collections and payments from our customers and maintain a provision for estimated credit losses based upon our historical experience and any specific customer collection issues that we have identified. If collection of the receivable is not reasonably assured at the time services are performed, we do not initially record the revenue, but rather record an allowance for customer credits to offset the receivable. If there is a change in the customer’s financial status or the receivable is collected, revenue is recorded at that time. While such credit losses described above have historically been within our expectations and the provisions established, we cannot guarantee that we will experience the same credit loss rates that we have estimated or historically experienced. As such, additional charges could be incurred in the future to reflect differences between estimated and actual collections.
Long-Lived Assets. Depreciation of the capitalized costs of our satellites begins when the satellites are placed into service. We depreciate the ground systems assets over the estimated lives of the related satellite assets. Depreciation and amortization are recognized using the straight-line method. We amortized the cost of the OrbView-2 satellite over the 7.5 year design life of the satellite. This amortization ended in the second quarter of 2005. We began depreciating the cost of the IKONOS satellite upon acquisition in January 2006.
In assessing the recoverability of our satellites, fixed assets and other long-lived assets, we evaluate the recoverability of those assets in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.” This Statement requires that certain long-lived fixed assets be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to future net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. Changes in estimates of future cash flows could result in a write-down of the asset in a future period. Estimated future cash flows could be impacted by, among other things, changes in estimates of the useful lives of the assets (e.g., degradation in the quality of images downloaded from the satellite), changes in estimates of our ability to operate the assets at expected levels (e.g., due to intermittent loss of satellite transmissions) and by the loss of one or several significant customer contracts.
Goodwill. We evaluate the carrying value of goodwill on an annual basis in the fourth quarter of each year and when events and circumstances warrant such a review in accordance with SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” SFAS No. 142 requires the use of fair value in determining the amount of impairment, if any, for recorded goodwill. In assessing the recoverability of goodwill, we calculate the fair market value at a reporting unit level using a discounted cash flow approach. If the carrying value of goodwill exceeds the fair market value, impairment is measured by comparing the derived fair value of goodwill to its carrying value, and any impairment determined is recorded in the current period. An impairment test was performed on recorded goodwill and it was determined that no impairment existed at December 31, 2007 and 2006.
Income Taxes. The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of tax-related assets and liabilities and income tax provisions. We assess the recoverability of our deferred tax assets on an ongoing basis. In making this assessment we are required to consider all available positive and negative evidence to determine whether, based on such evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of our net deferred assets will be realized in future periods. This assessment requires significant judgment. In addition, we have made significant estimates involving current and deferred income taxes, tax attributes relating to the interpretation of various tax laws, historical bases of tax attributes associated with certain tangible and intangible assets and limitations surrounding the realizability of our deferred tax assets. We do not recognize current and future tax benefits until it is deemed probable that certain tax positions will be sustained.
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We established a valuation allowance against our net deferred tax assets upon emergence from bankruptcy since, based on information available at that time, it was deemed more likely than not that the deferred tax assets would not be realized. During the quarter ended December 31, 2007, we determined that, despite having operating income and positive operating cash flows for the past two years, that it was more likely than not that certain deferred tax assets would not be realized in the future. Accordingly, we determined that it was appropriate to retain the valuation allowance recorded against those deferred tax assets.
Results of Operations
Revenues. Revenues for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 were $183.8 million, $151.2 million and $40.7 million, respectively. The $32.6 million increase in 2007 was attributable to a $13.3 million increase in deliveries of production services under contracts with the U.S. Government (principally NGA) and a $10.4 million increase in imagery sales, most of which also was attributable to NGA. The U.S. Government is our largest customer, with 2007 revenues of approximately $100.5 million or 55 percent. The remaining variance is attributable to increases and decreases across the Company’s other businesses, namely the inclusion of the operations of M.J. Harden Associates, Inc., which was acquired in March 2007.
All of the $110.5 million increase in 2006 revenues over 2005 resulted from the operations acquired from Space Imaging. Revenues generated by the operations acquired from Space Imaging, which are now reported by the Company’s Opco subsidiary, were $110.8 million for the period from January 10, 2006 to December 31, 2006. Excluding the acquired operations, revenues were comparable with the prior year. In 2006, our contracts under the ClearView program provided for NGA to pay us a minimum of $36 million for IKONOS-related imagery products and $13 million for OrbView-3 related imagery products.
Direct Expenses. Direct expenses include the costs of operating and depreciating the satellites, aircraft and production facilities as well as the related costs associated with the company-owned and affiliate-owned ground stations. Labor expenses and depreciation represent the largest components of direct expenses. Direct expenses for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 were $76.6 million, $82.8 million and $38.1 million, respectively. Of these amounts, total depreciation and amortization expense recorded in 2007, 2006 and 2005 was $13.0 million, $28.3 million and $23.2 million, respectively.
The $6.2 million decrease in direct expenses in 2007 over 2006 is mainly attributable to the absence of depreciation expense associated with the OrbView-3 satellite. As discussed in further detail below, the OrbView-3 satellite experienced technical problems which affected its image quality and was declared permanently out of service in the first quarter of 2007. Consequently, the book value of the satellite and related ground station assets were written off in 2007, resulting in the absence of approximately $17.0 million of depreciation expense associated with those assets. As discussed below, we recorded an impairment charge of $36.1 million related to the loss of the satellite which was offset by the receipt of insurance proceeds. The remaining $10.8 million increase in direct expenses in 2007 is attributable mainly to volume increases in our production and other services businesses.
The $44.7 million increase in direct expenses in 2006 over 2005 is attributable to the expenses incurred by the acquired Space Imaging operations. Direct expenses incurred by the operations acquired from Space Imaging were $45.0 million for the period from January 10, 2006 to December 31, 2006. Direct expenses for 2006 excluding the acquired operations were $38.1 million, which was comparable with the prior year.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses include the costs of marketing, advertising, promotion and other selling expenses, as well as the costs of the finance, administrative and general management functions of the Company. SG&A expenses for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 were $29.8 million, $25.1 million and $12.3 million, respectively. Principally all of the 2007 increase resulted from increases in headcount and increased stock-based compensation expense over the prior year. SG&A expenses increased by $11.7 million in 2006 due to the additional expenses associated with the acquired operations from Space Imaging. Excluding those expenses, SG&A expenses for 2006 increased by $1.1 million as a result of increased staffing requirements across many of the Company’s sales and administrative functions.
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Net Gain on Satellite Insurance Proceeds. On March 4, 2007, the Company’s OrbView-3 satellite began to experience technical problems which affected its image quality. The Company and the vendors who built the OrbView-3 spacecraft and ground systems spent several weeks troubleshooting the problem, and identified the problem to a specific unit within the camera electronics. On April 23, 2007, we announced that the satellite had been declared permanently out of service. Though we continue to be in communication with and in control of OrbView-3, the satellite no longer produces usable imagery.
We recorded a loss of $36.1 million in the first quarter of 2007. This loss consists of a $35.8 million write-off of the remaining book value of the satellite as well as a $3.9 million write-off of the related ground system hardware and software. These amounts were offset by the write-off of the remaining on-orbit incentive obligation payable to Orbital Sciences Corporation, the manufacturer of the satellite, of $3.7 million. The OrbView-3 satellite was insured for $40.0 million. We submitted a $40.0 million insurance claim on June 8, 2007 and received the proceeds during the third quarter of 2007. Upon receipt of the proceeds, we wrote off approximately $0.9 million of the remaining prepaid insurance premiums resulting in a net gain of $39.1 million which recorded in the third quarter of 2007.
As a result of the loss of the OrbView-3 satellite, we reallocated imagery resources from the IKONOS satellite to satisfy customers’ imagery needs when possible. The IKONOS satellite has sufficient collection capacity that we believe will continue to satisfy contractual requirements until the launch of GeoEye-1. Although OrbView-3 is not collecting new imagery, we continue to offer archived OrbView-3 products for sale.
Interest Expense, net. Net interest expense for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 was $7.3 million, $21.7 million and $14.1 million, respectively. The 2007 amount represents interest expense incurred on our Senior Floating Rate Notes of $14.0 million which includes $2.8 million of amortized prepaid financing costs and $0.7 million of discount amortization and excludes $23.9 million of capitalized interest expense. The interest rate per annum applicable to the Senior Floating Rate Notes was 13.75 percent, which is fixed through the use of an interest rate swap. In addition, interest expense includes the write off of previously unamortized prepaid financing costs and discount amortization on debt associated with the Space Imaging acquisition of $1.5 million due to the early payoff of the loan. Interest income for 2007 was approximately $8.2 million.
The 2006 amount represents interest expense incurred on our Senior Floating Rate Notes of $20.1 million (which includes $2.8 million of amortized prepaid financing costs and excludes $18.5 million of capitalized interest expense) and interest expense incurred on our senior secured term loans incurred in conjunction with the Space Imaging acquisition of $10.1 million (which includes $4.6 million of amortized prepaid financing costs and $1.5 million of discount amortization). Interest income for 2006 was approximately $8.5 million.
The 2005 interest expense amount represents interest expense of $13.4 million on the Company’s Senior Floating Rate Notes (which includes $1.4 million of amortized prepaid financing costs and excludes $5.8 million of capitalized interest expense) and $4.6 million of interest expense incurred on ORBIMAGE Inc.’s Senior Notes and Senior Subordinated Notes, which were repaid in the first quarter and second quarter of 2005, respectively. The Senior Notes and Senior Subordinated Notes incurred interest at an annual rate of 11.625 percent in 2005, payable in cash on a semiannual basis. Interest income for 2005 was approximately $3.9 million.
Loss from Early Extinguishment of Debt. On March 31, 2005, ORBIMAGE repaid its Senior Notes due 2008 out of existing cash received pursuant to the exercise of warrants by certain investors during the first quarter of 2005. This payment included $0.6 million representing interest expense that would have been payable through June 30, 2005, the date of the initial interest payment, in accordance with the terms of the associated indenture agreement. Included in the loss amount is approximately $1.2 million which represents the write-off of the unamortized portion of consent fee payments paid in 2004 to the note-holders to allow the Company to use its cash flows from existing operations toward project costs for the GeoEye-1 satellite, and approximately $0.9 million represents incentive payments to certain executive officers for refinancing the notes prior to their maturity in 2008, under the terms of an employment agreement entered into in 2003.
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Unrealized Gain on Derivative Instrument. In June 2005, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement, effectively hedging $250 million of its LIBOR-based floating rate term debt for three years, ending July 1, 2008. As a result of entering into the agreement, the interest rate to be paid by the Company relating to the hedged portion of its debt will be fixed at 13.75 percent rather than on a three-month LIBOR plus 9.5 percent. Although the interest rate swap agreement provides us with an economic hedge against interest rate risk, we are applying “mark to market” accounting in accordance with SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” as amended, the effect of which is the inclusion in net earnings of any increases or decreases in the fair value of derivative instruments. We recorded an unrealized loss on this derivative instrument of $3.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2007 and a gain of $2.6 million and $2.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
Provision for Income Taxes. The Company recorded an income tax provision of $27.6 million for 2007, $0.7 million for 2006 and $0 for 2005. The increase in the provision in 2007 over 2006 principally reflects the usage, in 2006, of net operating loss carryforwards which accumulated during 2005. These NOLs were fully utilized in 2007. No income tax benefit was recorded for the year ended December 31, 2005 due to uncertainty regarding sufficiency of taxable income in future periods.
The Company has preliminarily determined that its prior conclusions regarding an ownership change in control as provided by Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as well as similar state provisions were incorrect and that a change in control may have occurred in 2005. Since we currently believe that a change may have occurred in 2005 then as this change of control occurred within two years of the Company’s emergence from Chapter 11, utilization of the Company’s pre-reorganization NOL carryforwards are eliminated. The Company has utilized its post-reorganization carryforwards against taxable income generated in 2006 and through the third quarter of 2007. In the third quarter of 2007 the taxable income exceeded the post acquisition losses and therefore the company has restated its third quarter tax provision and has recorded an additional provision for income taxes of $15.8 million. The Company will have a payment obligation if its final determination is that a change of control took place in 2005. The Company is vigorously pursuing the matter. If the Company is able to conclude that a change of control for Section 382 purposes did not take place, the Company plans to reinstate its pre-reorganization NOL carryforwards and apply them against taxable income in 2006 and 2007 as well as future periods to reduce any taxes payable. If the pre-reorganization NOLs are available, under the provisions of SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” reductions in a deferred tax asset valuation allowance that existed at the date of Fresh-Start accounting are first credited against an asset established for reorganization value in excess of amounts allocable to identifiable assets, then to other identifiable intangible assets existing at the date of Fresh-Start accounting and then, once these assets have been reduced to zero, credited directly to additional paid-in capital. Once these pre-reorganization NOLs are utilized, the Company would utilize its post-reorganization NOLs to offset any future income tax expense.
Backlog. Total negotiated backlog excluding the NGA’s expected remaining milestone payments relating to GeoEye-1 construction costs was $237.7 million at December 31, 2007. This amount includes both funded backlog (unfilled firm orders for our products and services for which funding has been both authorized and appropriated by the customer) and unfunded backlog (firm orders for which funding has not yet been appropriated). Negotiated backlog does not include unexercised options or task orders to be issued under indefinite-delivery/indefinite quantity (“IDIQ”) type contracts. Total funded backlog was $139.7 million at December 31, 2007. NGA’s share of GeoEye-1 construction costs of up to $237.4 million will be recognized as revenue on a straight-line basis over the expected imagery delivery term of the program, which we expect to be equivalent to the useful life of GeoEye-1, once GeoEye-1 is placed into service. Customer contracts are generally for terms of one to four years, and the customers have options to renew.
Quarterly Analysis. The restatement of our financial statements did not impact our earnings before provision for income taxes for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2007. The provision for income taxes was $16.5 million (as restated) and $17.9 million (as restated) for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2007, respectively. No income tax benefit was recorded for the comparable 2006 periods.
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Liquidity and Cash Flows
Net cash provided by operating activities was $54.2 million in 2007, $102.2 million in 2006 and $125.5 million in 2005. In 2007, net income, after adjustments for non-cash items such as depreciation, amortization, unrealized loss on derivative instrument and stock compensation, was $61.6 million. Changes in working capital used $7.4 million of cash, with most of that attributable to a $22.3 million increase in accounts receivable, offset by a $5.8 million increase in accounts payable and other liabilities, and a $9.4 million increase in deferred revenue. The increase in accounts receivable principally resulted from a $26.2 increase in amounts receivable from the U.S. Government. The increase in accounts payable and other liabilities resulted from a $23.3 million increase in amounts due from subcontractors. The deferred revenue balance principally represents milestone payments received from or invoiced to NGA for the NextView program through December 2007.
In 2006, net income, after adjustments for non-cash items, was $63.5 million. Changes in working capital in 2006 provided cash of $38.7 million and were primarily attributable to a $58.9 million increase in deferred revenue, which principally represents milestone payments received from NGA for the NextView program through December 2006, offset by decreases in accounts payable and other liabilities of approximately $19.1 million. In 2005, net income, after adjustments for non-cash items, was $3.0 million. Changes in working capital provided cash of $127.3 million and were primarily attributable to a $103.5 million increase in deferred revenue, which represents milestone payments received from NGA for the NextView program through December 2005.
Overall we have received $193.9 million of NextView milestone payments from NGA since the inception of the program. This amount represents all of the payments that were currently available under the milestone schedule. The remaining milestones are associated with the final testing, launch and commissioning of the GeoEye-1 satellite and total approximately $43.5 million.
Investing activities used cash of $13.5 million in 2007, $138.9 million in 2006 and $179.6 million in 2005. Capital expenditures were $43.4 million in 2007. Approximately $31.4 million of these expenditures were associated with the NextView program. This amount includes $5.9 million of amounts payable to subcontractors at the end of 2006 which were paid in 2007, but does not include $32.7 million of 2007 capitalized NextView expenditures payable to subcontractors which will be paid in 2008. In addition, we spent approximately $10 million for the acquisition of M.J. Harden and for the investments in SPADAC and East Dawn. These expenditures were offset by the receipt of $40 million of insurance proceeds in connection with the loss of the OrbView-3 satellite.
In 2006, capital expenditures associated with the NextView program were approximately $108.8 million. This amount includes $30.0 million of amounts payable to subcontractors at the end of 2005 which were paid in 2006, but does not include $32.7 million of 2006 capitalized NextView expenditures payable to subcontractors which will be paid in 2007. In 2006, the Company completed the acquisition of the Space Imaging assets, paid the sellers approximately $43.0 million and incurred $0.7 million of acquisition-related expenditures. The Company assumed Space Imaging LLC’s cash balance of $14.9 million at acquisition.
In 2005, capital expenditures associated with the NextView program were approximately $172.5 million. This amount includes $47.5 million of amounts payable to subcontractors at the end of 2004 which were paid in 2005, but does not include $30.0 million of 2005 capitalized NextView expenditures payable to subcontractors which were paid in 2006. Cash used for investing activities in 2005 also includes an initial payment of $6.0 million for the purchase of Space Imaging and approximately $1.8 million of acquisition-relatedout-of-pocket expenditures.
We made on-orbit incentive payments of $1.275 million in both May 2006 and May 2005 to Orbital Sciences Corporation (“Orbital Sciences”), the manufacturer of the OrbView-3 system, and a $1.5 million on-orbit milestone payment to Orbital Sciences in May 2005, the one-year anniversary of the date of acceptance of the OrbView-3 system. We had a post-launch on-orbit milestone payment obligation with Orbital Sciences in connection with the ongoing performance of our OrbView-3 satellite whereby annual post-launch on-orbit payments in maximum amounts of up to $1.275 million were scheduled to be made on each of the three
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remaining anniversaries of the acceptance of the OrbView-3 system in 2007, 2008 and 2009, for a total possible maximum obligation of $3.825 million. This obligation was written off in the first quarter of 2007 due to the loss of the OrbView-3 satellite. Orbital Sciences has asserted that it believes that a prorated portion of the 2007 on-orbit incentive payment is payable, which we dispute. The case is currently in arbitration.
Net cash used in financing activities was $6.1 million in 2007. On February 2, 2007, Opco repaid the remaining $15.4 million principal balance associated with the $50 million of senior secured term loans which Opco borrowed on January 10, 2006 in conjunction with the acquisition of Space Imaging operations. This payment was offset by the receipt of $9.3 million of cash from the issuance of shares resulting from warrant and stock option exercises.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $9.8 million in 2006. This amount includes the incurrence of $50 million of senior secured term loans on January 10, 2006, the closing date of the Space Imaging acquisition, offset by the repayment of $34.6 million of these loans in 2006 and incurred costs associated with the SI Credit Agreement of $5.6 million.
Net cash provided by financing activities in 2005 was $220.0 million. In February 2005, we commenced a rights offering in which we issued to its existing shareholders transferable subscription rights to purchase up to an aggregate of approximately 3.26 million investment units, each consisting of one share of common stock and warrant to purchase a share of common stock at a cash exercise price of $10.00 per share. The subscription rights expired on March 14, 2005. We received approximately $32.6 million from the rights offering.
On June 29, 2005, we issued $250 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes due 2012 (the “Notes”). The Notes were offered in a private placement to certain qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. The purpose of the offering was to contribute the proceeds to the capital of its wholly-owned subsidiary, ORBIMAGE Inc., to be used for construction costs for the GeoEye-1 satellite, to mandatorily redeem all of the outstanding Senior Subordinated Notes of ORBIMAGE Inc. that were to mature in 2008 and for general working capital purposes. The Notes were issued at a discount of two percent of total principal. Consequently, we received $245 million of cash proceeds at closing. Approximately $8.9 million was used to pay certain transaction-related expenses. We recorded a loss of approximately $2.7 million relating to the early extinguishment of the Senior Subordinated Notes during 2005. In June 2006, we filed a registration statement with the SEC underForm S-3, which enabled the holders to exchange the Notes for publicly registered Notes with substantially identical terms.
Under the instruments governing the Notes, we are prohibited from paying dividends until the principal amount of all such Notes have been repaid. Prior to August 15, 2007, we had the ability to redeem all or part of the Notes at any time on or after July 1, 2008 provided the GeoEye-1 launch took place on or prior to August 15, 2007. With the delay of the launch into 2008, we may redeem the Notes at any time after July 1, 2008 plus the number of days that will have elapsed from February 15, 2007 to the launch of GeoEye-1. If the launch takes place in August 2008, the Notes could be redeemed beginning in January 2010. The Notes may be redeemed at 104 percent of par for the first twelve-month period, at 102 percent of par for the next twelve-month period, and at par thereafter.
The Notes bear interest at a rate per annum, reset semi-annually, equal to the greater of six-month LIBOR or three percent, plus a margin of 9.5 percent. We entered into an interest rate swap arrangement in June 2005 pursuant to which the effective interest rate under the Notes has been fixed at 13.75 percent through July 1, 2008. The fair value of this cash flow hedge is approximately $1.9 million and has been recorded in other assets in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2007. In February 2008, we entered into a $250 million interest rate cap agreement that is intended to protect us from rises in interest rates by limiting our interest rate exposure to the three-month LIBOR rate plus four percent. The cap is effective July 1, 2008 and terminates January 1, 2010. We paid $0.5 million to obtain this cap.
As of December 31, 2007, we had $234.3 million of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents. As stated previously, approximately $56.0 million of this balance is committed for payments to subcontractors under the NextView program. Our performance under the NextView Contract requires significant capital expenditures to
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complete the development, manufacture and launch of the GeoEye-1 satellite. Total funding of the Company’s operations and obligations under the NextView Contract requires approximately $265 million, most of which has been incurred. We have funded our non-NextView capital expenditures and cash flows from operating activities using cash on hand and revenues from existing contracts.
Our cash flows from operating activities have been positive since the commencement of OrbView-3 operations in the first quarter of 2004 and increased as a result of the operations of the former Space Imaging operations. Our operating cash flows are fairly predictable due to payments of guaranteed minimum amounts on our primary imagery contracts by all of our major customers, including the U.S. Government. We have repaid the indebtedness incurred to finance the Space Imaging acquisition with the operating cash flows of the acquired business. We believe that we currently have sufficient resources to meet our operating requirements through the next twelve months, but our ability to continue to be profitable and generate positive cash flow through our operations beyond that period is dependent on the continued expansion of commercial services, adequate customer acceptance of our products and services and numerous other factors.
In October 2007, we announced that we had entered into a contract with ITT Corporation to begin work on the camera for our next earth imaging satellite to be named GeoEye-2. This is the first step in a phased development process for an advanced, third-generation satellite. GeoEye-2 will be of the same general class as GeoEye-1, but will benefit from some improvements in capability. We expect to contract with a satellite builder in 2008 and launch the satellite approximately three to four years after work begins on that contract. We will evaluate our options for financing the construction of GeoEye-2 in conjunction with its selection of the satellite builder.
As mentioned previously, we will have an income tax payment obligation for tax year 2007 of approximately $27 million if in our final determination we conclude that a change of control occurred in 2005. We will make that payment, if required, once our Section 382 study is completed. We made tax payments for Federal and state income taxes of $3.1 million during 2007, which includes payments of $1.8 million pertaining to 2007 taxes.
Capital Structure and Resources
At December 31, 2007, our total long-term debt consisted of $250 million of Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes due 2012. We also had contractual commitments to repay debt and to make payments under operating leases at December 31, 2007. Payments due under these long-term obligations and commitments are as follows:
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Long-term debt | | $ | 412,188 | | | $ | 35,313 | | | $ | 108,750 | | | $ | 268,125 | | | | — | |
Operating lease commitments | | | 7,177 | | | | 1,963 | | | | 4,675 | | | | 539 | | | | — | |
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Total contractual cash obligations(1) | | $ | 419,365 | | | | 37,276 | | | | 113,425 | | | $ | 268,664 | | | | — | |
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Our capital stock consists of 50 million authorized shares of common stock. These shares currently trade publicly in the NASDAQ Global Market. The Predecessor Company’s outstanding preferred stock and outstanding warrants were cancelled upon emergence from Chapter 11, with holders of the Series A preferred stock receiving a pro-rata share of warrants to purchase up to 318,947 shares of Successor Company common stock at $28.22 per share. During 2007, 275,958 of these warrants were exercised by the holders. We received $7.7 million in proceeds from these exercises. The remaining warrants expired on December 31, 2007.
In 2004 and 2005, the Company issued 6.5 million shares of common stock and approximately 6.5 million new warrants (of which approximately 1.3 million were exercised) in conjunction with the NextView program. Also, as additional consideration to the Lenders under the SI Credit Agreement for making the Loans
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thereunder, we issued to the Lenders warrants to purchase 500,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company for an exercise price of $15.00 per share, expiring January 10, 2009. The Warrants and the related Warrant Agreement provide for anti-dilution rights, subject to certain exceptions, with respect to any issuances of Common Stock below market value, and provide for demand and “piggy-back” registration rights. The warrants were valued at approximately $1.6 million at the date of issuance and were recorded as additional paid in capital.
In 2006, in connection with the SI Credit Agreement, we established a new class of preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share (the “Series A Preferred Stock”) and issued 1,000 shares of the Series A Preferred Stock to the Lenders under the SI Credit Agreement. Each share of the Series A Preferred Stock had a Liquidation Preference of $0.01 per share and would mature and be redeemable only when all Senior Credit Obligations (as defined in the SI Credit Agreement) have been paid in full. Upon repayment of the SI Credit Agreement on February 2, 2007, the Series A Preferred Stock was cancelled.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements.” SFAS 157 establishes a framework for measuring fair value under GAAP and will be applied to existing accounting and disclosure requirements in GAAP that are based on fair value. SFAS 157 does not require any new fair value measurements. SFAS 157 emphasizes a “market-based” as opposed to an “entity-specific” measurement perspective, establishes a hierarchy of fair value measurement methods and expands disclosure requirements about fair value measurements including methods and assumptions and the impact on earnings. On February 12, 2008, the FASB issued Staff PositionNo. FAS 157-2, “Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157,” which delayed the effective date of SFAS 157 for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. We are evaluating the provisions of SFAS 157 to be applied to the financial assets and financial liabilities and to determine what effect its adoption on January 1, 2008 will have on the results of our financial statements. Additionally, we are evaluating the provisions of SFAS 157 to be applied to the nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities and to determine what effect its adoption on January 1, 2009 will have on the results of our financial statements.
On February 15, 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities — Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115.” Under this statement, the Company may elect to report financial instruments and certain other items at fair value on acontract-by-contract basis with changes in value reported in earnings. This election is irrevocable. SFAS 159 provides an opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings that is caused by measuring hedged assets and liabilities that were previously required to use a different accounting method than the related hedging contracts when the complex provisions of hedge accounting under SFAS 133 are not met. SFAS 159 is effective for years beginning after November 15, 2007. We do not expect the adoption of SFAS 159 to have a material impact on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R) (revised 2007), “Business Combinations.” SFAS 141R replaces SFAS 141 and establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, including goodwill, the liabilities assumed and any non-controlling interest in the acquiree. SFAS 141R also establishes disclosure requirements to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The impact of the adoption of SFAS 141(R) will depend on future acquisitions as there will be no impact on our existing financial position and results of operations.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements — An Amendment of ARB No. 51.” SFAS 160 establishes new accounting for noncontrolling interests in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. SFAS 160 is effective in the first quarter of 2009. We do not expect the adoption of SFAS 160 to have a material impact on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
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Item 7A. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure of Market Risk |
Our primary exposure to market risk relates to interest rates. The financial instruments which are subject to interest rate risk principally are limited to floating rate long-term debt. These notes are subject to interest rate fluctuation because the interest rate is reset semiannually for the term of the notes. A 100 basis point increase in market interest rates on the notes would result in an annual increase in the Company’s interest expense of approximately $2.5 million. We are using an interest rate swap to mitigate its interest rate exposure with respect to the $250 million of Floating Rate Notes, which expires July 1, 2008. The swap will be replaced with a $250 million interest rate cap agreement that is intended to protect us from rises in interest rates by limiting our interest rate exposure on the Notes to the three-month LIBOR rate plus four percent. We used a negotiated cap on the variable interest rate applicable to the $50 million of debt incurred for the purchase of Space Imaging.
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Item 8. | Financial Statements and Supplementary Data |
GEOEYE, INC.
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | | | 42 | |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | | | 43 | |
Consolidated Statements of Operations — Years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 | | | 44 | |
Consolidated Balance Sheets — December 31, 2007 and 2006 | | | 45 | |
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows — Years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 | | | 46 | |
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity — Years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 | | | 47 | |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | | | 48 | |
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Board of Directors and Stockholders
GeoEye, Inc.
Dulles, VA
We have audited GeoEye, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007, based on criteria established inInternal Control — Integrated Frameworkissued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (the COSO criteria). GeoEye, Inc.’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. A material weakness regarding management’s failure to design and maintain controls over the provision for income taxes and related income tax balances has been identified and described in management’s assessment. Specifically, the Company did not correctly apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) relating to the accounting for the utilization of pre-emergence bankruptcy net operating loss (“NOL”) carry forwards. In addition, the Company has not finalized the assessment of the impact to the financial statements of Internal Revenue Code Section 382 limitations related to the availability of net operating loss carryforwards. This material weakness was considered in determining the nature, timing, and extent of audit tests applied in our audit of the 2007 financial statements, and this report does not affect our report dated April 2, 2008 on those financial statements.
In our opinion, GeoEye, Inc. did not maintain, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007, based on the COSO criteria.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of GeoEye, Inc. as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2007 and our report dated April 2, 2008 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
Bethesda, Maryland
April 2, 2008
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Board of Directors and Stockholders
GeoEye, Inc.
Dulles, VA
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of GeoEye, Inc. as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2007. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of GeoEye, Inc. at December 31, 2007 and 2006, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2007,in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
As discussed in Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payment,” effective January 1, 2006.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), GeoEye, Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007, based on criteria established inInternal Control — Integrated Frameworkissued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) and our report dated April 2, 2008 expressed an adverse opinion thereon.
Bethesda, Maryland
April 2, 2008
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GEOEYE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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Revenues | | $ | 183,764 | | | $ | 151,168 | | | $ | 40,702 | |
Direct expenses | | | 76,645 | | | | 82,837 | | | | 38,116 | |
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Gross profit | | | 107,119 | | | | 68,331 | | | | 2,586 | |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | | | 29,794 | | | | 25,103 | | | | 12,341 | |
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Earnings (loss) from operations | | | 77,325 | | | | 43,228 | | | | (9,755 | ) |
Net gain on satellite insurance proceeds | | | (3,010 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Interest expense, net | | | 7,276 | | | | 21,744 | | | | 14,083 | |
Loss from early extinguishment of debt | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,758 | |
Unrealized loss (gain) on derivative instrument | | | 3,078 | | | | (2,636 | ) | | | (2,341 | ) |
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Earnings (loss) before provision for income taxes | | | 69,981 | | | | 24,120 | | | | (24,255 | ) |
Provision for income taxes | | | 27,587 | | | | 714 | | | | — | |
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Net earnings (loss) | | $ | 42,394 | | | $ | 23,406 | | | $ | (24,255 | ) |
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Earnings (loss) per common share — basic | | $ | 2.41 | | | $ | 1.34 | | | $ | (1.50 | ) |
Earnings (loss) per common share — diluted | | $ | 2.14 | | | $ | 1.28 | | | $ | (1.50 | ) |
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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GEOEYE, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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ASSETS |
Current assets: | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 234,324 | | | $ | 199,684 | |
Receivables net of allowances of $738 and $610, respectively | | | 44,517 | | | | 21,208 | |
Other current assets | | | 6,419 | | | | 7,285 | |
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Total current assets | | | 285,260 | | | | 228,177 | |
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation of $11,817 and $12,772, respectively | | | 88,418 | | | | 67,389 | |
Satellites and related rights, less accumulated depreciation and amortization of $10,311 and $60,342, respectively | | | 346,267 | | | | 328,677 | |
Goodwill | | | 32,612 | | | | 28,490 | |
Intangible assets | | | 17,068 | | | | 18,394 | |
Other assets | | | 20,329 | | | | 20,690 | |
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Total assets | | $ | 789,954 | | | $ | 691,817 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
Current liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | $ | 20,665 | | | $ | 20,768 | |
Amounts payable to subcontractors | | | 55,967 | | | | 32,721 | |
Accrued interest payable | | | 17,292 | | | | 17,358 | |
Current portion of long term debt | | | — | | | | 15,146 | |
Current portion of deferred revenue | | | 9,499 | | | | 7,798 | |
Other current liabilities | | | 28,960 | | | | 1,989 | |
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Total current liabilities | | | 132,383 | | | | 95,780 | |
Long-term debt | | | 246,788 | | | | 246,075 | |
Deferred revenue, net of current portion | | | 193,860 | | | | 184,481 | |
Other noncurrent liabilities | | | — | | | | 2,363 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 573,031 | | | | 528,699 | |
Commitments and Contingencies | | | | | | | | |
Stockholders’ equity: | | | | | | | | |
Common stock, par value $0.01; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 17,868,153 shares and 17,475,234 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively | | | 179 | | | | 175 | |
Additionalpaid-in-capital | | | 199,938 | | | | 188,531 | |
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) | | | 16,806 | | | | (25,588 | ) |
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Total stockholders’ equity | | | 216,923 | | | | 163,118 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | | $ | 789,954 | | | $ | 691,817 | |
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See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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| | Years Ended December 31, | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
| | (In thousands) | |
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Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net earnings (loss) | | $ | 42,394 | | | $ | 23,406 | | | $ | (24,255 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 12,972 | | | | 28,347 | | | | 23,191 | |
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs | | | 3,862 | | | | 9,606 | | | | 1,892 | |
Amortization of intangible assets | | | 3,525 | | | | 3,652 | | | | 298 | |
Net gain on satellite insurance proceeds | | | (3,010 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Loss on disposal of fixed assets | | | 55 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Unrealized loss (gain) on derivative instrument | | | 3,078 | | | | (2,636 | ) | | | (2,341 | ) |
Loss on early extinguishment of debt | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,758 | |
Deferred income taxes | | | (3,386 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Stock compensation | | | 2,075 | | | | 1,169 | | | | 1,424 | |
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Receivables and other current assets | | | (22,346 | ) | | | (2,142 | ) | | | 4,802 | |
Other assets | | | (167 | ) | | | 987 | | | | 1,044 | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | (24,154 | ) | | | (18,501 | ) | | | 13,222 | |
Current liabilities | | | 29,923 | | | | (5,419 | ) | | | — | |
Noncurrent liabilities | | | — | | | | 4,854 | | | | — | |
Deferred revenue | | | 9,379 | | | | 58,907 | | | | 103,496 | |
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Net cash provided by operating activities | | | 54,200 | | | | 102,230 | | | | 125,531 | |
Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital expenditures | | | (43,426 | ) | | | (110,155 | ) | | | (171,757 | ) |
Satellite insurance proceeds | | | 40,000 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired | | | (10,027 | ) | | | (28,700 | ) | | | (7,841 | ) |
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Net cash used in investing activities | | | (13,453 | ) | | | (138,855 | ) | | | (179,598 | ) |
Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issuance of long-term debt | | | — | | | | 50,000 | | | | 245,000 | |
Repayment of long term debt | | | (15,443 | ) | | | (34,557 | ) | | | (85,018 | ) |
Costs associated with long-term debt issuance and repayment | | | — | | | | (5,670 | ) | | | (13,816 | ) |
Issuances of common stock | | | 9,336 | | | | 32 | | | | 73,840 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | | | (6,107 | ) | | | 9,805 | | | | 220,006 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | | | 34,640 | | | | (26,820 | ) | | | 165,939 | |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year | | | 199,684 | | | | 226,504 | | | | 60,565 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of year | | $ | 234,324 | | | $ | 199,684 | | | $ | 226,504 | |
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Supplemental cash flow information: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest paid | | $ | 34,589 | | | $ | 39,195 | | | $ | 4,295 | |
Income taxes paid | | | 3,133 | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Non-cash items: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital expenditures | | $ | (55,967 | ) | | $ | (32,721 | ) | | $ | (34,625 | ) |
Amounts payable to subcontractors | | | 55,967 | | | | 32,721 | | | | 29,984 | |
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | Additional
| | | | | | | | | Total
| |
| | Common Stock | | | Paid-In
| | | Unearned
| | | Retained
| | | Stockholders’
| |
| | Shares | | | Amount | | | Capital | | | Compensation | | | Earnings | | | Equity | |
| | (In thousands except share data) | |
|
Balance as of December 31, 2004 | | | 9,917,078 | | | $ | 99 | | | $ | 112,373 | | | $ | (1,845 | ) | | $ | (24,739 | ) | | $ | 85,888 | |
Net loss | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (24,255 | ) | | | (24,255 | ) |
Warrants exercised | | | 4,250,206 | | | | 43 | | | | 42,459 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 42,502 | |
Issuances of common stock | | | 3,275,234 | | | | 33 | | | | 31,305 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 31,338 | |
Compensation attributable to vesting of restricted stock | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,424 | | | | — | | | | 1,424 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance as of December 31, 2005 | | | 17,442,518 | | | | 175 | | | | 186,137 | | | | (421 | ) | | | (48,994 | ) | | | 136,897 | |
Net earnings | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 23,406 | | | | 23,406 | |
Issuance of warrants in connection with debt issuance | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,614 | | | | | | | | — | | | | 1,614 | |
Issuances of common stock | | | 32,716 | | | | — | | | | 32 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 32 | |
Amounts attributable to stock-based compensation | | | — | | | | — | | | | 748 | | | | 421 | | | | — | | | | 1,169 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance as of December 31, 2006 | | | 17,475,234 | | | | 175 | | | | 188,531 | | | | — | | | | (25,588 | ) | | | 163,118 | |
Net earnings | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 42,394 | | | | 42,394 | |
Warrants exercised | | | 275,958 | | | | 3 | | | | 7,713 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7,716 | |
Issuances of common stock | | | 116,961 | | | | 1 | | | | 1,619 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,620 | |
Amounts attributable to stock-based compensation | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,075 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,075 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance as of December 31, 2007 | | | 17,868,153 | | | $ | 179 | | | $ | 199,938 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 16,806 | | | $ | 216,923 | |
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See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 2007
GeoEye, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“GeoEye”), together with its consolidated subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company,”) is a leading global provider of Earth imagery products and services. GeoEye operates an integrated system of digital remote sensing satellites, U.S. and international ground stations and sales channels to collect, process and distribute Earth imagery products. With our collection systems and our large-scale product generation capabilities, GeoEye serves the worldwide market needs for advanced imagery information products to map, measure, and monitor the earth for applications including intelligence gathering, precision mapping, construction planning, and environmental monitoring. Our primary customers are the US Government and international customers, which include some international governments. In addition, we serve commercial customers, including the on-line mapping industry.
The Company’s IKONOS satellite, launched in 1999, was acquired by the Company on January 10, 2006. The IKONOS satellite provides 1.0-meter panchromatic (black and white) and 4.0-meter multispectral (color) imagery of the Earth. This imagery supports a wide range of applications including general mapping and charting, defense and intelligence, and commercial applications. The Company recognized revenue related to the IKONOS satellite of $123.0 million and $93.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 respectively. The Company’s OrbView-2 satellite was launched in 1997 and collects 1.0 kilometer resolution multi-spectral imagery that supports a wide array of projects focusing on global environmental monitoring. The Company recognized revenue related to the OrbView-2 satellite of $7.6 million, $6.4 million and $4.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 respectively. The Company also owned and operated the OrbView-3 satellite. As discussed in Note 9 below, on March 4, 2007, the satellite experienced an anomaly which affected its image quality and was subsequently declared permanently out of service. The Company recognized revenue from the OrbView-3 satellite of $3.0 million, $24.6 and $35.9 million for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 respectively.
The Company was organized on April 4, 2005 to enable its predecessor registrant and now its wholly-owned subsidiary, ORBIMAGE Inc., a Delaware corporation, to implement a holding company organizational structure. Effective June 21, 2005, the Company reorganized into a holding company structure, effected by a merger (the “Merger”) as described below.
Prior to the Merger, the Company, then called ORBIMAGE Holdings Inc. (“Holdings”), was a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of ORBIMAGE Inc., and ORBIMAGE Merger Sub Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Merger Sub”), was a direct, wholly-owned subsidiary of Holdings. Both Holdings and Merger Sub were organized for the sole purpose of implementing the holding company structure. Pursuant to the Merger, Merger Sub merged with and into ORBIMAGE Inc., with ORBIMAGE Inc. continuing as the surviving corporation. Each issued and outstanding share of common stock of ORBIMAGE Inc. was converted into one share of common stock of Holdings, each issued and outstanding share of common stock of Merger Sub was converted into one share of ORBIMAGE Inc. common stock, and the separate corporate existence of Merger Sub ceased, and all of the issued and outstanding shares of Holdings owned by ORBIMAGE Inc. were automatically canceled and retired. As a result of the Merger, ORBIMAGE Inc. became a direct, wholly owned subsidiary of Holdings. Accordingly, the Company became the successor registrant of ORBIMAGE Inc. for SEC reporting purposes.
In connection with the Merger, Holdings assumed ORBIMAGE Inc.’s obligations under its stock incentive plans. In addition, Holdings assumed ORBIMAGE Inc.’s obligations under various warrant agreements and registration rights agreements. The other liabilities of ORBIMAGE Inc., including contingent liabilities, were not assumed by Holdings in the transaction and therefore continue to be obligations of ORBIMAGE Inc., and the assets of ORBIMAGE Inc. were not transferred to Holdings and continue to be the assets of ORBIMAGE Inc. On September 28, 2006, the stockholders of ORBIMAGE Holdings approved an amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation changing the corporate name from ORBIMAGE Holdings Inc. to GeoEye, Inc.
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In 2005, the Company formed ORBIMAGE SI Holdco Inc. (“Holdco”), a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned direct subsidiary of the Company, and ORBIMAGE SI Opco Inc. (“Opco”), a Delaware corporation and a wholly-owned indirect subsidiary of the Company, to effect the acquisition of the operating assets of Space Imaging LLC, as discussed in Note 5 below.
GeoEye, Inc. (the “Company”) is restating herein its historical financial data for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007. The Company has preliminarily determined that its prior conclusions regarding an ownership change in control as provided by Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as well as similar state provisions were incorrect and that a change in control may have occurred in 2005. Since we currently believe that a change may have occurred in 2005 then as this change of control occurred within two years of the Company’s emergence from Chapter 11, utilization of the Company’s pre-reorganization NOL carryforwards are eliminated. The Company has utilized its post-reorganization carryforwards against taxable income generated in 2006 and through the third quarter of 2007. In the third quarter of 2007 the taxable income exceeded the post acquisition losses and therefore the company has restated its third quarter tax provision and has recorded an additional provision for income taxes of $15.8 million. The Company will have a payment obligation if its final determination is that a change of control took place in 2005. The Company is vigorously pursuing the matter. If the Company is able to conclude that a change of control for Section 382 purposes did not take place, the Company plans to reinstate its pre-reorganization NOL carryforwards and apply them against taxable income in 2006 and 2007 as well as future periods to reduce any taxes payable. If the pre-reorganization NOLs are available, under the provisions of SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” reductions in a deferred tax asset valuation allowance that existed at the date of Fresh-Start accounting are first credited against an asset established for reorganization value in excess of amounts allocable to identifiable assets, then to other identifiable intangible assets existing at the date of Fresh-Start accounting and then, once these assets have been reduced to zero, credited directly to additional paid-in capital. Once these pre-reorganization NOLs are utilized, the Company would utilize its post-reorganization NOLs to offset any future income tax expense.
The restatement has the following impact on the following financial information as of September 30, 2007 and for the three month and nine month periods ended September 30, 2007.
Increase (Decrease) by Periods (amounts in thousands except per share)
Consolidated Balance Sheet
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| | As Previously
| | | | | | | |
| | Reported | | | Adjustments | | | As Adjusted | |
|
September 30, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other assets | | $ | 18,522 | | | $ | 5,779 | | | $ | 24,301 | |
Total assets | | | 746,559 | | | | 5,779 | | | | 752,338 | |
Other current liabilities | | | 1,039 | | | | 21,616 | | | | 22,655 | |
Total liabilities | | | 529,961 | | | | 21,616 | | | | 551,577 | |
Retained earnings | | | 26,354 | | | | (15,837 | ) | | | 10,517 | |
Total stockholders’ equity | | | 216,598 | | | | (15,837 | ) | | | 200,761 | |
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Consolidated Statement of Operations
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | As Previously
| | | | | | | |
| | Reported | | | Adjustments | | | As Adjusted | |
|
Three Months Ended September 30, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Provision for income taxes | | $ | 683 | | | $ | 15,837 | | | $ | 16,520 | |
Net earnings | | | 58,742 | | | | (15,837 | ) | | | 42,905 | |
Earnings per common share — basic | | $ | 3.34 | | | $ | (0.90 | ) | | $ | 2.44 | |
Earnings per common share — diluted | | $ | 2.67 | | | $ | (0.47 | ) | | $ | 2.20 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | As Previously
| | | | | | | |
| | Reported | | | Adjustments | | | As Adjusted | |
|
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Provision for income taxes | | $ | 2,111 | | | $ | 15,837 | | | $ | 17,948 | |
Net earnings | | | 51,942 | | | | (15,837 | ) | | | 36,105 | |
Earnings per common share — basic | | $ | 2.96 | | | $ | (0.90 | ) | | $ | 2.06 | |
Earnings per common share — diluted | | $ | 2.38 | | | $ | (0.51 | ) | | $ | 1.87 | |
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(3) | Significant Accounting Policies |
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of wholly-owned subsidiaries which the Company controls. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current year presentation.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amount reported in its financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
Revenue Recognition
The Company’s principal source of revenue is the sale of satellite imagery to customers, value-added resellers and distributors. Such sales often require us to provide imagery over the term of multi-year sales contracts under“take-or-pay” arrangements whereby customers pay for access time regardless of usage. Accordingly, we recognize revenues on such imagery contracts on a straight-line basis over the delivery term of the contract. Otherwise we record revenues based on the delivery of imagery to our customer. Deferred revenue represents receipts in advance of the delivery of imagery and are generally recognized as current liabilities. We also derive revenues for maintenance of certain ground stations for our customers, which we account for under the straight-line method. Revenue for other services is recognized as services are performed.
Revenue is recognized on contracts to provide image processing services using theunits-of-delivery method, a modification of the percentage of completion method whereby revenue is recognized based on the contract price of units of a basic production product delivered during a period. Revenues recognized in advance of becoming billable are recorded as unbilled receivables. Such amounts generally do not become billable until after the products have been completed and delivered. Total unbilled accounts receivable were $16.4 million and $2.3 million at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. To the extent that estimated costs
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of completion are adjusted, revenue and profit recognized from a particular contract will be affected in the period of the adjustment. Anticipated contract losses are recognized as they become known.
Much of the Company’s revenues are generated through contracts with the U.S. Government. U.S. Government agencies may terminate or suspend their contracts at any time, with or without cause, or may change their policies, priorities or funding levels by reducing agency or program budgets or by imposing budgetary constraints. If a U.S. Government agency terminates or suspends any of its contracts with the Company, or changes its policies, priorities, or funding levels, these actions would have a material adverse effect on the business, financial condition and results of operations. Imagery contracts with international customers generally are not cancelable.
For contracts consisting of multiple elements, the Company identifies these elements and considers whether the delivered item(s) has value to the customer on a standalone basis, whether there is objective and reliable evidence of the fair value of the undelivered item(s) and, if the arrangement includes a general right of return relative to the delivered item(s), delivery of performance of the undelivered item(s) considered probable and substantially in the Company’s control.
Allowances for doubtful accounts receivable balances are recorded when circumstances indicate that collection is doubtful for particular accounts receivable or as a general reserve for all accounts receivable. Management estimates such allowances based on historical evidence such as amounts that are subject to risk. Accounts receivable are written off if reasonable collection efforts are not successful.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company’s stock incentive plans provide for the grant of various types of stock-based incentive awards, including stock options, restricted stock and other stock-based grants. The types and mix of stock-based incentive awards are evaluated on an ongoing basis and may vary based on management’s overall strategy regarding compensation. All grants or awards made under the plans are governed by written agreements between the Company and the participants.
Prior to January 1, 2006, we accounted for stock-based compensation under the intrinsic value method in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees.” Under the intrinsic value method, we did not record any expenses when we granted stock options because they were priced at the fair value of our stock at the date of grant. No stock options were issued during 2005. Compensation expense was recorded over the restriction period for restricted stock grants made to employees.
On January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 123(R) (revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment.” SFAS 123(R) replaces SFAS 123 and supersedes APB 25 and subsequently issued stock option related guidance. The Company elected to use the modified-prospective method of implementation. Under this transition method, share-based compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2006 included compensation expense for all share-based awards granted subsequent to December 31, 2005 based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 123(R), and compensation expense for all share-based awards granted prior to but unvested as of December 31, 2006 based on the grant-date fair value estimated in accordance with original provisions of SFAS No. 123.
SFAS 123(R) requires companies to record stock compensation expense for equity-based awards granted, including stock options and restricted stock unit grants, for which expense will be recognized over the service period of the equity-based award based on the fair value of the award at the date of grant. We use the Black-Scholes option pricing model which relies upon certain assumptions, including the expected term of the stock-based awards, stock price volatility, expected interest rate, number and types of stock-based awards, and the pre-vesting forfeiture rate to calculate our stock-based compensation expense. During 2007 and 2006, we recognized $2.1 million and $1.2 million of stock-based compensation expense, respectively. If we use different assumptions due to changes in our business or other factors, our stock-based compensation expense
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could materially vary in the future. All grants or awards made under the plans are governed by written agreements between the Company and the participants.
For purposes of pro forma disclosures, the options’ estimated fair values were amortized to expense over the options’ vesting periods. The Company’s pro forma information follows for the year ended December 31, 2005 (in thousands except per share data):
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| | 2005 | |
|
Net loss: | | | | |
Net loss available to common stockholders | | $ | (24,255 | ) |
Fair value-based compensation cost, net of taxes | | | (396 | ) |
| | | | |
Pro forma net loss available to common stockholders | | $ | (24,651 | ) |
| | | | |
Loss per common share — basic | | | | |
As reported | | $ | (1.50 | ) |
| | | | |
Pro forma | | $ | (1.52 | ) |
| | | | |
Loss per common share — diluted | | | | |
As reported | | $ | (1.50 | ) |
| | | | |
Pro forma | | $ | (1.52 | ) |
| | | | |
Under SFAS No. 123R, we have elected to continue using the Black-Scholes option pricing model to determine fair value of our awards on date of grant. We will reconsider the use of the Black-Scholes model if additional information becomes available in the future that indicates another model would be more appropriate, or if grants issued in future periods have characteristics that cannot be reasonably estimated under this model.
The following weighted-average assumptions were used for option grants during the years ended December 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007:
Expected Dividend Yield. The Black-Scholes valuation model requires an expected dividend yield as an input. We have not issued dividends in the past nor do we expect to issue dividends in the future. As such, the dividend yield used in our valuations for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2006 and 2007 were zero.
Expected Volatility. The expected volatility of the options granted was estimated based upon the average volatility of our company’s stock price over the past four years, as described in the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 107.
Risk-free Interest Rate. The yield on actively traded non-inflation indexed U.S. Treasury notes was used to extrapolate an average risk-free interest rate based on the expected term of the underlying grants.
Expected Term. The expected term of options granted during the year ended December 31, 2007 was determined under the simplified calculation provided in SAB No. 107, as amended by SAB No. 110 ((vesting term + original contractual term)/2). For the majority of grants valued during the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2007, the options had graded vesting over 4 years (25% of the options in each grant vest annually) and the contractual term was 10 years. Prior to 2006, we estimated the expected term to be 4 years.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
The fair value of each option granted for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 was estimated at the date of the grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions:
| | | | |
| | Year Ended December 31, |
| | 2007 | | 2006 |
|
Volatility | | 50.48% - 52.39% | | 55.94% - 63.87% |
Dividend yield | | 0.0% | | 0.0% |
Risk-free interest rate | | 4.60% - 4.66% | | 4.30% - 4.70% |
Expected average life | | 5.25 years - 6.25 years | | 5.50 years - 6.25 years |
Exercise price per option | | $18.00 - $20.24 | | $10.00 - $16.82 |
Business Combinations
Business combinations accounted for under the purchase method of accounting include the results of operations of the acquired business from the date of acquisition. Net assets of the business acquired are recorded at their fair value at the date of acquisition.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents. These investment generally consist of money market investments.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of operating cash in excess of FDIC insured limits and temporary cash investments. GeoEye places temporary cash investments with high credit quality financial institutions that invest primarily in U.S. Government instruments.
Inventory
Inventory principally consists of purchased equipment and software for modifying the ground stations of certain major customers that allow for the capability for communicating with a satellite for scheduling data collection, receiving and processing imagery and distributing imagery products. These costs are classified as current assets as the modifications were expected to be completed and sold to third parties within one year.
Recovery of Long-Lived Assets
The Company’s policy is to review long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable in accordance with SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.” Impairment losses are recognized when the sum of expected undiscounted net future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the assets. The amount of the impairment is measured as the difference between the asset’s estimated fair value and its book value. Fair market value is determined primarily using the projected future cash flows.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
We record as goodwill the excess of purchase price over the fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired in accordance with Statements of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 141,Business Combinations. The determination of fair value of the identifiable net assets acquired was determined based upon a third party valuation and evaluation of other information.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
SFAS No. 142,Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, prescribes a two-step process for impairment testing of goodwill and intangibles with indefinite lives, which is performed annually, as well as when an event triggering impairment may have occurred. The first step tests for impairment, while the second step, if necessary, measures the impairment. We elected to perform its annual analysis during the fourth quarter of each year and no indicators of impairment have been identified.
Intangible assets subject to amortization include trademarks, customer marketing and technology related assets. Such intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, which are generally three to ten years.
Income Taxes
The Company recognizes income taxes using the asset and liability method in accordance with SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes.” Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to be applied to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to reverse. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. The deferred tax assets are reviewed periodically for recoverability and valuation allowances are provided as necessary.
The Company adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (“FIN 48”) effective January 1, 2007. FIN 48 provides a comprehensive model for how a company should recognize, measure, present and disclose in its financial statements uncertain tax positions that the company has taken or expects to take on a tax return. The Company did not have any unrecognized tax benefits and there was no effect on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations as a result of implementing FIN 48.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
The Company uses a derivative financial instrument to manage its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates on its long-term debt. The Company does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. The Company accounts for interest rate swaps in accordance with SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” as amended. Under SFAS No. 133, all derivatives are recorded on the balance sheet as assets or liabilities and measured at fair value. Changes in the fair value of the Company’s existing derivative financial instrument are recorded in net earnings.
Satellites and Related Rights and Property, Plant and Equipment
Costs associated with the construction of satellites and related ground systems are capitalized when incurred. Amortization of the capitalized costs begins when the assets are placed in service. Capitalized costs include interest costs associated with the construction in accordance with SFAS No. 34, “Capitalization of Interest Cost,” as well as the cost of any applicable launch and on-orbit insurance.
Depreciation and amortization are provided using the straight-line method as follows:
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Ground system assets | | 8 years |
Furniture and equipment | | 3 to 7 years |
Orbview-2 | | 71/2 years |
IKONOS | | 21/2 years |
Leasehold improvements | | Shorter of estimated useful life or lease term |
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Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements.” SFAS 157 establishes a framework for measuring fair value under GAAP and will be applied to existing accounting and disclosure requirements in GAAP that are based on fair value. SFAS 157 does not require any new fair value measurements. SFAS 157 emphasizes a “market-based” as opposed to an “entity-specific” measurement perspective, establishes a hierarchy of fair value measurement methods and expands disclosure requirements about fair value measurements including methods and assumptions and the impact on earnings. On February 12, 2008, the FASB issued Staff PositionNo. FAS 157-2, “Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157,” which delayed the effective date of SFAS 157 for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008. We are evaluating the provisions of SFAS 157 to be applied to the financial assets and financial liabilities and to determine what effect its adoption on January 1, 2008 will have on the results of our financial statements. Additionally, we are evaluating the provisions of SFAS 157 to be applied to the nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities and to determine what effect its adoption on January 1, 2009 will have on the results of our financial statements.
On February 15, 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities — Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115.” Under this statement, the Company may elect to report financial instruments and certain other items at fair value on acontract-by-contract basis with changes in value reported in earnings. This election is irrevocable. SFAS 159 provides an opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings that is caused by measuring hedged assets and liabilities that were previously required to use a different accounting method than the related hedging contracts when the complex provisions of hedge accounting under SFAS 133 are not met. SFAS 159 is effective for years beginning after November 15, 2007. We do not expect the adoption of SFAS 159 to have a material impact on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R) (revised 2007), “Business Combinations.” SFAS 141(R) replaces SFAS 141 and establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, including goodwill, the liabilities assumed and any non-controlling interest in the acquiree. SFAS 141(R) also establishes disclosure requirements to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination. This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The impact of the adoption of SFAS 141(R) will depend on future acquisitions as there will be no impact on our existing financial position and results of operations.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements — An Amendment of ARB No. 51.” SFAS 160 establishes new accounting for noncontrolling interests in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. SFAS 160 is effective in the first quarter of 2009. We do not expect the adoption of SFAS 160 to have a material impact on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
The U.S. Government, through the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (“NGA”), announced in March 2003 that it intended to support the continued development of the commercial satellite imagery industry through contracts to support the engineering, construction and launch of the next generation of imagery satellites by two providers. This program is known as NextView. On September 30, 2004, NGA awarded the Company a contract under the NextView Second Vendor program. As the winning bidder, we are, as prime contractor, constructing a new satellite, GeoEye-1. The Company estimates its total project cost (including financing and launch insurance costs) to bring the GeoEye-1 satellite into service will be approximately $502 million. Under the NextView contract, NGA is supporting the project with a cost share totaling approximately $237 million spread out over the course of the project and subject to various milestones. As of
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December 31, 2007, NGA had paid the Company approximately $193.9 million. GeoEye is deferring recognition of the cost share amounts as revenue until GeoEye-1 is put into service and then will recognize revenue on a straight-line basis through the anticipated imagery purchase period under the program, which the Company believes will ultimately approximate the expected seven-year life of the satellite. Total annual incurred costs of the GeoEye-1 satellite and related ground systems incurred were approximately $52.6 million and $108.8 million during 2007 and 2006, respectively. Amounts payable to subcontractors associated with the Next View program were $56.0 million and $32.7 million at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
The schedule under the NextView contract originally anticipated a planned launch of GeoEye-1 during the first quarter of 2007. Due to satellite construction delays, the GeoEye-1 launch date was rescheduled from a date in 2007 to a30-day window beginning April 16, 2008 from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. The Company received a January 12, 2008, letter from its launch services provider, Boeing Launch Services, Inc., indicating that Boeing and its affiliate, United Launch Alliance, LLC do not expect to launch the GeoEye-1 satellite during the April 2008 launch window. Boeing offered in its letter to launch GeoEye-1 during a30-day launch window commencing August 22, 2008. The final determination of the launch date is being discussed by GeoEye and Boeing. The Company purchased $220 million of launch insurance and on-orbit insurance for the first year and an additional $50 million of launch plus 3 year on orbit to cover the replacement cost of the satellite in the event of a launch failure or if on-orbit anomalies prevent the satellite from being placed into service. The insurance premium is approximately 15 percent of the coverage amount.
The NextView contract also provides for NGA to order approximately $197 million of imagery products beginning February 1, 2007 and continuing until six quarters after GeoEye-1 goes into service. In February 2007, the Company and NGA executed the initial task order under the NextView contract whereby NGA agreed to purchase $54 million of imagery products from the Company’s existing satellites for the period from February 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007. All of the imagery under this task order was delivered to NGA by September 30, 2007. In November 2007, the Company completed discussions with NGA for a new $60 million task order for the continued delivery of products from November 2007 to the launch of GeoEye-1. The Company delivered, and NGA accepted, approximately $14.0 million of imagery products under this arrangement in the fourth quarter of 2007. In 2008, NGA funded an additional $25 million under the existing task order. According to the terms of the NextView contract, NGA has the option to replenish the award to $197 million upon a successful GeoEye-1 launch and checkout.
The Company anticipates that NGA will account for approximately half of the satellites’ imagery-taking capacity, with the remaining capacity available to generate commercial sales, including sales to international ground station customers and municipal customers. Once the GeoEye-1 satellite is placed into service, NGA will have the first right to order images from the satellite, which would utilize slightly more than half of the satellite’s imagery-taking capacity at any given time, with the remainder available for commercial and state and foreign government sales by the Company. Based on NGA’s public announcement of expected ongoing support, the Company expects NGA to continue to purchase our imagery products following expiration of the NextView contract.
In addition to the imagery task orders, NGA also executed several production and services task orders during 2007 that total $24.3 million. As of December 31, 2007, $8.8 million has been delivered and recognized as production and other services revenue in 2007 financial statements.
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(5) | Acquisitions and Investments |
MJ Harden Acquisition
On March 15, 2007, we acquired M.J. Harden through a stock purchase of all of the outstanding stock of M.J. Harden’s sole owner, i5, Inc. MJ Harden is a provider of both aerial and digital LiDAR imagery and geospatial information solutions. With this acquisition, GeoEye now has access to M. J. Harden’s digital aerial
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imagery capture capability, photogrammetry services, mobile and geographic information system technology and implementation services, field data collection and other related services that provide customers with asset-mapping and corridor management solutions. Customers include utilities, engineering companies, developers and federal, state and local government agencies, among others. MJ Harden is located in Mission, Kansas, and has approximately 60 employees.
A fair market valuation of the MJ Harden assets purchased was completed. The results of that valuation were the basis for a $2.2 million allocation of costs to intangible assets. Those intangible assets will be subject to amortization over the assigned lives of six and ten years. The remaining excess of cost over fair value of the net assets of $4.1 million was allocated to acquired goodwill and is not subject to amortization. The accompanying consolidated statement of operations includes the operating results of MJ Harden from the date of acquisition.
This transaction was accounted for as a purchase business combination in accordance with SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations.” The business combination did not have a material impact on our results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2007 and would not have materially impacted our results of operations for these periods had the business combination occurred on January 1, 2007. Further, the business combination would not have had a material impact on our results of operations for the comparable period in 2006 had the business combination occurred on January 1, 2006. Accordingly, pro forma financial information has not been provided.
Space Imaging Acquisition
On January 10, 2006, the Company acquired the operating assets of Space Imaging LLC (“Space Imaging”) for approximately $51.5 million less cash acquired of $14.9 million. Space Imaging was a leading supplier of high-resolution satellite imagery products and services, with resellers, international affiliates and ground stations around the world providing satellite imagery and imagery products to a wide variety of governmental and commercial customers both in the U.S. and internationally. Space Imaging launched IKONOS, the world’s first one-meter resolution, commercial Earth imaging satellite, on September 24, 1999.
The acquisition was funded with the issuance of $50 million of indebtedness and cash of Space Imaging acquired in the transaction. As discussed in Note 13 below, this debt was repaid in quarterly increments concluding in February 2007.
The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting in accordance with SFAS 141. The cost of the acquisition of Space Imaging’s net operating assets was recorded by allocating the cost of the assets acquired, including intangible assets and liabilities assumed, based on their estimated fair values at the acquisition date. The excess of the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed over the cost of the acquisition has been allocated as a pro rata reduction of the amounts that otherwise would have been assigned to all of the acquired assets except for any other current assets.
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The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the date of acquisition (dollars in thousands):
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Cash consideration | | $ | 48,986 | |
Direct acquisition costs | | | 2,497 | |
| | | | |
Total purchase price | | $ | 51,483 | |
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Allocation of purchase price: | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 14,942 | |
Receivables | | | 11,808 | |
Other current assets | | | 3,275 | |
Property, plant and equipment | | | 17,891 | |
Purchased intangible assets | | | 19,657 | |
Other assets | | | 2,111 | |
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Total assets acquired | | | 69,684 | |
Total liabilities assumed | | | (18,201 | ) |
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Total purchase price | | $ | 51,483 | |
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A fair market valuation of the purchased intangible assets was completed. The components of the intangible assets listed in the above table as of the acquisition date are as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
| | Amount | | | Life | |
|
Contracts/customer relationships | | $ | 17,591 | | | | 9 years | |
Trade name | | | 1,208 | | | | 5 years | |
Patents and other | | | 858 | | | | 5 years | |
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Total | | $ | 19,657 | | | | 8.6 years | �� |
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The Company’s consolidated financial statements reflect the operations of the acquired net operating assets from January 10, 2006, the date of acquisition. The following pro forma consolidated operations for the two years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005 have been prepared as if the Space Imaging acquisition occurred on January 1, 2005, and are provided for informational purposes only and are not necessarily indicative of the past or future results of the operations of the Company.
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| | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
|
Revenues | | $ | 154,459 | | | $ | 165,313 | |
Operating income | | | 45,045 | | | | 10,561 | |
Net earnings (loss) | | | 24,219 | | | | (23,054 | ) |
Earnings per common share - | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | 1.39 | | | $ | (1.33 | ) |
Diluted | | $ | 1.12 | | | $ | (1.33 | ) |
Investments
On June 8, 2007, Opco acquired a 4.9 percent equity position in SPADAC, Inc., a privately held corporation, for $1.0 million through the acquisition of Series A Preferred Stock. SPADAC delivers innovative comprehensive geointelligence and predictive analysis solutions, including applied research and development, to customers primarily in defense, intelligence and homeland security agencies. On August 2, 2007, Opco purchased a 3.0 percent ownership position in East-Dawn Group, Inc. (“East-Dawn”), a privately-held
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corporation established to provide satellite imagery and value-added products in China and to provide production services to international customers for $1.0 million. East-Dawn, in turn, formed a new company, Beijing Earth Observation (“BEO”), to implement this strategy. BEO is GeoEye’s exclusive master reseller in China for IKONOS imagery products, including the IKONOS archive. As part of the transaction, four of our employees are members of BEO’s Board of Directors, which is comprised of ten members. These stock purchase transactions are treated as long-term investments and accounted for using the cost method.
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(6) | Comprehensive Income (Loss) |
For the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, there were no material differences between net earnings (loss) as reported and comprehensive income (loss).
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(7) | Earnings (Loss) Per Share |
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, “Earnings Per Share” (“SFAS 128”) requires entities to present both basic earnings per share (“EPS”) and diluted EPS. Basic EPS excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net earnings (loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if stock options were exercised and convertible securities were converted to common stock.
In the Company’s Annual Report onForm 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, filed with the SEC on March 15, 2007, the Company’s derivation of dilutive securities varied from the amounts calculated using the treasury stock method as described in SFAS 128. As presented in the table below, we are revising our calculation of diluted shares for the year ended December 31, 2006.
The following table reflects the basic and diluted weighted-average shares outstanding used to calculate basic and diluted earnings per share. Earnings per share amounts for all periods are presented below in accordance with the requirements of SFAS 128 (in thousands, except share data):
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| | For The Years Ended December 31, | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006(a) | | | 2005 | |
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Numerator for basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net earnings (loss) available to common stockholders | | $ | 42,394 | | | $ | 23,406 | | | $ | (24,255 | ) |
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Denominator for basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Average number of common shares outstanding for basic computations | | | 17,585,307 | | | | 17,416,490 | | | | 16,213,446 | |
Dilutive effect of warrants, stock options, restricted stock units and director share units | | | 2,165,416 | | | | 805,518 | | | | (b | ) |
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Average number of common shares outstanding for diluted computations | | | 19,750,723 | | | | 18,222,008 | | | | 16,213,446 | |
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Earnings (loss) per common share — basic | | $ | 2.41 | | | $ | 1.34 | | | $ | (1.50 | ) |
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Earnings (loss) per common share — diluted: | | $ | 2.14 | | | $ | 1.08 | | | $ | (1.50 | ) |
Adjustments | | | — | | | | 0.20 | | | | — | |
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As revised | | $ | 2.14 | | | $ | 1.28 | | | $ | (1.50 | ) |
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| | Year Ended
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| | December 31, 2006 | |
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(a) Denominator for diluted earnings per common share, as originally reported | | | | |
Average number of common shares outstanding for basic computations | | | 17,416,490 | |
Dilutive effect of warrants, stock options, restricted stock units and director share units, as originally reported | | | 4,159,421 | |
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Average number of common shares outstanding for diluted computations, as originally reported | | | 21,575,911 | |
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Earnings per common share — diluted, as originally reported | | $ | 1.08 | |
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Earnings per common share — diluted, as revised | | $ | 1.28 | |
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(b) | | All warrants, restricted stock and stock options of the Company were dilutive for the year ended December 31, 2005 because the Company incurred a net loss. There were 274,430 antidilutive securities at December 31, 2005. |
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(8) | Property, Plant and Equipment |
Property, plant and equipment consisted of the following at December 31, 2007 and 2006 (in thousands):
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| | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
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Land and buildings | | $ | 6,076 | | | $ | 6,016 | |
Ground system assets | | | 75,928 | | | | 66,113 | |
Furniture and equipment | | | 16,310 | | | | 6,492 | |
Leasehold improvements | | | 1,921 | | | | 1,540 | |
Accumulated depreciation and amortization | | | (11,817 | ) | | | (12,772 | ) |
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Total | | $ | 88,418 | | | $ | 67,389 | |
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Depreciation and amortization expense was $4.8 million, $5.5 million and $3.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
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(9) | Satellites and Related Rights |
Satellites and related rights consisted of the following at December 31, 2007 and 2006 (in thousands):
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| | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
|
IKONOS satellite | | $ | 9,166 | | | $ | 9,166 | |
OrbView-2 (operated pursuant to License) | | | 3,054 | | | | 3,054 | |
OrbView-3 satellite | | | — | | | | 93,958 | |
Accumulated depreciation and amortization | | | (10,311 | ) | | | (60,342 | ) |
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Subtotal | | | 1,909 | | | | 45,836 | |
Satellites in process | | | 344,358 | | | | 282,841 | |
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Total | | $ | 346,267 | | | $ | 328,677 | |
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In January 2006 the Company acquired the IKONOS satellite, which is being depreciated over its then-estimated remaining useful life of 2.5 years. A recent study completed in the fourth quarter of 2007 by the IKONOS manufacturer resulted in a revised life expectancy to at least the 2010+ timeframe. The IKONOS satellite is insured for $20 million of on-orbit coverage that expires on November 30, 2008.
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On March 4, 2007, the Company’s OrbView-3 satellite began to experience technical problems which affected its image quality. The Company and the vendors who built the OrbView-3 spacecraft and ground systems investigated the problem, and identified the problem to a specific unit within the camera electronics. The Company subsequently announced that the satellite had been declared permanently out of service and recorded a loss of $36.1 million in the first quarter of 2007. This loss consists of a $35.8 million impairment charge for the remaining book value of the satellite as well as a $3.9 million charge for the related ground system hardware and software. These amounts were offset by the write-off of the remaining on-orbit incentive obligation payable to Orbital Sciences Corporation, the manufacturer of the satellite, of $3.7 million.
The OrbView-3 satellite was insured for $40.0 million. The Company submitted a $40.0 million insurance claim on June 8, 2007 and received the proceeds during the third quarter of 2007. Upon receipt of the proceeds, the Company wrote off approximately $1.0 million of remaining prepaid insurance premiums resulting in a net gain of $39.1 million which was recorded in the third quarter of 2007.
The total capitalized construction costs of the GeoEye-1 satellite were $335.7 million and $282.9 million at December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. These costs include capitalized interest at December 31, 2007 and 2006 of $41.5 million and $21.3 million, respectively.
The Company announced in October 2007 that it has entered into a contract with ITT Corporation to begin work on the camera for GeoEye’s next earth imaging satellite to be named GeoEye-2. This is the first step in a phased development process for an advanced, third-generation satellite. Although not yet designed, the Company anticipates that GeoEye-2 will be of the same general class as GeoEye-1, but will benefit from some improvements in. The Company expects to contract with a satellite builder in 2008 and launch the satellite approximately three years after work begins on that contract. The Company will evaluate is options for financing the construction of GeoEye-2 in conjunction with its selection of the satellite builder. Total capitalized costs for GeoEye-2 were approximately $8.7 million in 2007.
Total satellite depreciation and amortization expense was $8.1 million, $22.8 million and $19.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively.
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill are as follows (in thousands):
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| | | | | Production and
| | | | Consolidated
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| | Imagery | | | Other Services | | | | Total | |
Balance, December 31, 2005 | | $ | 28,490 | | | $ | — | | | | $ | 28,490 | |
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Acquired during the year | | | — | | | | | | | | | — | |
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Balance, December 31, 2006 | | $ | 28,490 | | | $ | — | | | | $ | 28,490 | |
Acquired during the year | | | — | | | | 4,122 | | | | | 4,122 | |
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Balance, December 31, 2007 | | $ | 28,490 | | | $ | 4,122 | | | | $ | 32,612 | |
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Intangible assets consisted of the following at December 31, 2007 and 2006 (in thousands):
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| | | | | | | | | | | Weighted
| |
| | Gross
| | | | | | Net
| | | Average
| |
| | Carrying
| | | Accumulated
| | | Carrying
| | | Remaining
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| | Amount | | | Amortization | | | Value | | | Life | |
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2007 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Contracts/customer relationships | | $ | 18,971 | | | $ | (3,965 | ) | | $ | 15,007 | | | | 8.1 years | |
Trade name | | | 2,028 | | | | (585 | ) | | | 1,443 | | | | 4.6 years | |
Patents and other | | | 1,458 | | | | (839 | ) | | | 618 | | | | 3.5 years | |
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Total intangible assets | | $ | 22,457 | | | $ | (5,389 | ) | | $ | 17,068 | | | | 7.6 years | |
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2006 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Contracts/customer relationships | | $ | 17,591 | | | $ | (1,814 | ) | | $ | 15,777 | | | | 8.5 years | |
Capitalized archive costs | | | 2,003 | | | | (1,263 | ) | | | 740 | | | | 0.6 years | |
Trade name | | | 1,208 | | | | (224 | ) | | | 984 | | | | 4.5 years | |
Patents and other | | | 1,459 | | | | (566 | ) | | | 893 | | | | 3.3 years | |
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Total intangible assets | | $ | 22,261 | | | $ | (3,867 | ) | | $ | 18,394 | | | | 7.7 years | |
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Total amortization expense related to intangible assets was $3.5 million, $3.7 million and $0.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Estimated future amortization expense related to other intangible assets at December 31, 2007 is as follows (in thousands):
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2008 | | $ | 2,657 | |
2009 | | | 2,573 | |
2010 | | | 2,566 | |
2011 | | | 2,177 | |
2012 | | | 2,165 | |
Thereafter | | | 4,930 | |
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| | $ | 17,068 | |
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The components of the Company’s tax provision from continuing operations are as follows (in thousands):
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| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
Current provision: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Federal | | $ | 27,070 | | | $ | 535 | | | $ | — | |
State | | | 3,903 | | | | 469 | | | | — | |
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Total current provision | | | 30,973 | | | | 1,004 | | | | — | |
Deferred provision: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Federal | | | (2,863 | ) | | | (311 | ) | | | — | |
State | | | (523 | ) | | | 21 | | | | — | |
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Total deferred provision | | | (3,386 | ) | | | (290 | ) | | | — | |
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Total provision for income taxes | | $ | 27,587 | | | $ | 714 | | | $ | — | |
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The differences between the tax provision calculated at the statutory Federal income tax rate and the actual tax provision for each of those years are as follows:
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| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
U.S. Federal tax at statutory rate | | $ | 24,493 | | | $ | 8,442 | | | $ | (8,247 | ) |
State income taxes, net | | | 6,289 | | | | 1,243 | | | | (1,059 | ) |
Adjustment of deferred tax liabilities | | | — | | | | — | | | | 8,219 | |
Valuation allowance | | | (3,905 | ) | | | (8,179 | ) | | | 1,399 | |
Other | | | 710 | | | | (792 | ) | | | (312 | ) |
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Total provision for income taxes | | $ | 27,587 | | | $ | 714 | | | $ | — | |
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The primary components of federal deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows (in thousands):
| | | | | | | | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
Deferred tax assets related to: | | | | | | | | |
Net operating loss carryforward | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,312 | |
Other | | | 4,731 | | | | 3,313 | |
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Deferred tax assets | | | 4,731 | | | | 6,625 | |
Deferred tax liabilities related to: | | | | | | | | |
Property, plant and equipment | | | — | | | | (4,182 | ) |
Amortization | | | (325 | ) | | | (246 | ) |
Other | | | (729 | ) | | | (1,907 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Deferred tax liabilities | | | (1,054 | ) | | | (6,335 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net deferred tax assets | | $ | 3,677 | | | $ | 290 | |
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In general, an ownership change, as defined by Section 382, results from transactions increasing the ownership of certain shareholders or public groups in the stock of a corporation by more than 50 percentage points over a three-year period. Utilization of NOL carryforwards may be subject to a substantial annual limitation due to ownership change limitations that have occurred previously or that could occur in the future. These ownership changes may limit the amount of NOL credit carryforwards that can be utilized annually to offset future taxable income and tax, respectively.
As part of the Company’s reorganization effective December 31, 2003, the Company issued new common stock, and since that date has raised capital through the issuance of common stock which, combined with the purchasing shareholders’ subsequent disposition of those shares, may have resulted in a change of control, as defined by Section 382, or could result in a change of control in the future upon subsequent disposition. The Company has preliminarily determined that its prior conclusions regarding an ownership change in control as provided by Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as well as similar state provisions were incorrect and that a change of control may have occurred in 2005. Since we currently believe that a change may have occurred in 2005 then as this change of control occurred within two years of the Company’s emergence from Chapter 11, utilization of the Company’s pre-reorganization NOL carryforwards are eliminated. Due to the significant complexity associated with the Section 382 regulations, the Company is undertaking a formal study to assess whether there has been a change of control since the Company’s emergence from Chapter 11. As stated previously, if the Company determines that it experienced a change in control within two years of the Company’s emergence from Chapter 11, utilization of the Company’s pre-reorganization NOL carryforwards will be eliminated. If that is the case, the Company would instead utilize its post-reorganization carryforwards against taxable income generated in 2006 and 2007. The Company would have a payment obligation commensurate with the tax liability recorded for the quarter ended December 31, 2007.
Given the uncertainty of whether a triggering change of control event occurred in 2005, the Company is utilizing its post-reorganization NOLs to offset 2006 and 2007 taxable income and has recorded a provision for income taxes of $27.6 million in 2007 for the remaining taxable income after the post-reorganization NOL carryforwards have been fully utilized. The Company is vigorously pursuing the matter. If the Company’s is able to conclude that a change of control for Section 382 purposes did not take place, the Company plans to reinstate its pre-reorganization NOL carryforwards and apply them against taxable income in 2006 and 2007 as well as future periods. If the pre-reorganization NOLs are available, when the Company determines they can be utilized, the pre-reorganization NOLs will reduce any enterprise value recorded at the emergence date and then increase additional paid in capital. Any utilization of pre-emergence NOLs will not reduce tax expense, but will reduce taxes payable. Once these pre-reorganization NOLs are utilized, the Company would utilize its post-reorganization NOLs to offset any future income tax expense.
As a result of the adoption of Fresh-Start accounting effective December 31, 2003, the Company carried forward net operating losses (“NOLs”) of $132.2 million and recorded a deferred tax asset of $50.5 million. The Company also recorded a full valuation allowance to offset the deferred tax asset. Under the provisions of SFAS No. 109, reductions in a deferred tax asset valuation allowance that existed at the date of Fresh-Start accounting are first credited against an asset established for reorganization value in excess of amounts allocable to identifiable assets, then to other identifiable intangible assets existing at the date of fresh start accounting and then, once these assets have been reduced to zero, credited directly to additional paid in capital.
The Company adopted the provisions of FIN 48 on January 1, 2007. As a result of adoption, the Company has recorded no additional tax liabilities.
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Long term debt consisted of the following as December 31, 2007 and 2006 (in thousands):
| | | | | | | | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | |
|
Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes | | $ | 250,000 | | | $ | 250,000 | |
Less: unamortized debt discount | | | (3,212 | ) | | | (3,925 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | 246,788 | | | | 246,075 | |
| | | | | | | | |
OISIO Credit Agreement | | | — | | | | 15,443 | |
Less: unamortized debt discount | | | — | | | | (297 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | — | | | | 15,146 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total debt | | | 246,788 | | | | 261,221 | |
Less: current portion | | | — | | | | (15,146 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total long-term debt | | $ | 246,788 | | | $ | 246,075 | |
| | | | | | | | |
On June 29, 2005, the Company issued $250 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes due 2012 (the “Senior Floating Rate Notes”). The Senior Floating Rate Notes were offered in a private placement to certain qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933. The purpose of the offering was to contribute the proceeds to the capital of its wholly-owned subsidiary, ORBIMAGE Inc., to be used for construction costs for the GeoEye-1 satellite, to mandatorily redeem all of the outstanding Senior Subordinated Notes of ORBIMAGE Inc. that were to mature in 2008 and for general working capital purposes. In connection with this issuance, the Company entered into a Security Agreement with The Bank of New York, as Collateral Agent, pursuant to which the Company granted a first priority lien on and security interest in substantially all of the assets of the Company. The Senior Floating Rate Notes were issued at a discount of two percent of total principal; consequently, the Company received $245 million of cash proceeds at closing. The Company recorded a loss of approximately $2.1 million relating to the early extinguishment of the Senior Subordinated Notes in the third quarter of 2005.
The Senior Floating Rate Notes bear interest at a rate per annum, reset semi-annually, equal to the greater of six-month LIBOR or three percent, plus a margin of 9.5 percent. The Company entered into an interest rate swap arrangement in June 2005 pursuant to which it has fixed its effective interest rate under the Notes at 13.75 percent through July 1, 2008. The fair value of this derivative instrument is approximately $1.9 million and has been recorded in other assets in the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2007. The Company recorded an unrealized loss of $3.1 million on this derivative instrument for the year ended December 31, 2007 and unrealized gains of $2.6 million and $2.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. Expenses associated with the issuance of the Senior Floating Rate Notes were capitalized and are amortized over the term of the Notes using the effective interest rate method. Total unamortized prepaid financing costs related to the Senior Floating Rate Notes were $12.7 million and $15.5 million as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively and are included in the noncurrent assets section of the Company’s balance sheet.
The Company began capitalizing interest costs associated with the debt incurred for the construction of the GeoEye-1 satellite and related ground segment and system assets in the third quarter of 2005. The capitalized interest is recorded as part of the historical cost of those assets and will be amortized over the assets’ useful lives when placed into service. Capitalized interest totaled approximately $48.3 million and $24.4 million as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
Under the instruments governing the Senior Floating Rate Notes, the Company is prohibited from paying dividends until the principal amount of the Notes has been repaid. There are no significant restrictions on the ability of the Company to obtain funds from ORBIMAGE Inc. by dividend or loan. There are also no
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significant restrictions on the ability of ORBIMAGE Inc. to obtain funds from the Company by dividend or loan. There are also no restrictions on the ability of SI Opco to use funds generated from its operations.
The terms of the Company’s Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes required the Company to make a tender for the Notes for the $40 million of insurance proceeds received from the loss of the OrbView-3 satellite, plus any accrued interest. The tender offer to the existing creditors was filed on October 2, 2007 and expired on November 1, 2007. None of the Noteholders accepted the terms of the tender offer to redeem their notes for payment; therefore, all Senior Notes remained outstanding as of the conclusion of this offer. The Company retained the entire $40 million of insurance proceeds and will use the funds for its general operations as allowed under the indenture.
On January 10, 2006, the Company, Opco and Holdco, the parent company of Opco, entered into a Credit Agreement (the “SI Credit Agreement”) whereby Opco borrowed $50 million of senior secured term loans on the closing date. The term loans were to mature on July 1, 2008, at which time the principal amount of the loans were required to be paid in full. The interest rate per annum applicable to loans was the Eurodollar Rate plus an applicable margin. At no time was the Eurodollar Rate to be less than 3.00 percent or more than 5.00 percent. Opco was to prepay the loans with 100 percent excess cash flow of Holdco and its consolidated subsidiaries, calculated on a quarterly basis. The loans and other obligations under the SI Credit Agreement were guaranteed by Holdco and secured by substantially all of the tangible and intangible assets of each of Holdco and Opco. As of December 31, 2006, SI Opco repaid approximately $34.6 million of these loans. On February 2, 2007, Opco repaid the remaining $15.4 million principal balance. In conjunction with the repayment of the remaining principal balance, all restrictive covenants associated with the debt were retired. The interest rate per annum applicable to the loans was 11 percent in 2007.
The Company incurred costs associated with the SI Credit Agreement of $5.6 million which were amortized over the expected payout period. Expenses associated with the issuance of the SI Credit Agreement were amortized over the term of the debt. During 2007 and 2006, the interest rate on the loans was approximately 11 percent. Interest expense recognized in 2007 also included remaining unamortized prepaid financing costs of $1.0 million and $0.3 million of amortization of the debt discount that was outstanding at December 31, 2006. Total financing costs recognized in interest expense were $3.9 million and total amortized prepaid financing costs were $1.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2006.
As additional consideration to the Lenders under the Credit Agreement for making the Loans there under, the Company issued to the Lenders warrants to purchase 500,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company for an exercise price of $15.00 per share. These warrants expire January 10, 2009. The warrants provide for anti-dilution rights, subject to certain exceptions, with respect to any issuances of Common Stock below market value, and provide for demand and “piggy-back” registration rights. The warrants were valued at approximately $1.6 million at the date of issuance. The assumptions used to determine the value of the warrants at issuance were volatility of 62.53%, dividend yield of 0%, risk-free interest rate of 4.36% and expected term of 3 years. These warrants were recorded as additional paid in capital at issuance and were amortized over the term of the debt.
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Total rental expense under operating leases was $1.4 million , $1.1 million, $1.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005. Aggregate minimum rental commitments under non-cancelable operating leases (primarily for office space and equipment) as of December 31, 2007 were as follows (in thousands):
| | | | |
2008 | | $ | 1,963 | |
2009 | | | 1,778 | |
2010 | | | 1,691 | |
2011 | | | 1,206 | |
2012 | | | 540 | |
Thereafter | | | — | |
| | | | |
| | $ | 7,178 | |
| | | | |
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(15) | Employee Benefit Plan |
Prior to January 10, 2006, all of the Company’s employees participated in the Orbital Imaging Corporation Retirement Savings Plan, as amended, a defined contribution plan (the “Plan”) established in accordance with Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. On January 10, 2006, concurrent with the Space Imaging acquisition, the Company assumed control of the Space Imaging, Inc. Retirement Savings Plan (the “SI Plan”), which was also a defined contribution plan established in accordance with Section 401(k) of the Code. On July 31, the SI Plan was terminated. On August 1, 2006, the SI Plan assets were transferred into the Plan, and the name of the Plan was changed to the GeoEye Retirement Savings Plan.
The Company’s contributions to the Plan are made based on certain plan provisions and at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The annual contribution expense was $0.8 million, $0.7 million and $0.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively.
The capital stock of the Company consists of 50,000,000 authorized shares of common stock of which 17,868,153 shares were issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2007 and outstanding warrants to purchase up to 3,753,893 shares of new common stock at a weighted average exercise price of $10.67 per share. Of the outstanding warrants, 500,000 warrants expire on January 10, 2009 and the remaining 3,253,893 warrants expire on March 25, 2010. No warrants were granted in 2007.
On November 16, 2004, the Company issued 3.25 million shares of common stock and warrants to purchase 3.25 million shares of common stock for a purchase price of $10 per share in a private placement to certain private investors. At the closing of the private placement, the Company received $32.5 million in gross proceeds. In addition, on that date the Company issued warrants to purchase an additional 1.0 million shares to the private investors as consideration for their commitment to backstop this rights offering. All of these warrants were exercised in the first quarter of 2005, with the Company receiving $42.5 million of proceeds. In February 2005, the Company issued to its existing shareholders transferable subscription rights to purchase up to an aggregate of approximately 3.26 million investment units, each consisting of one share of the Company’s common stock and one warrant to purchase a share of common stock at a cash exercise price of $10.00 per share. The subscription rights expired on March 14, 2005. The Company received approximately $32.5 million from the rights offering.
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The activity of outstanding warrants to purchase common stock during the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, was as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
| | | | | Weighted
| | | | | | Weighted
| | | | | | Weighted
| |
| | Number
| | | Average
| | | Number
| | | Average
| | | Number
| | | Average
| |
| | of
| | | Exercise
| | | of
| | | Exercise
| | | of
| | | Exercise
| |
| | Warrants | | | Price | | | Warrants | | | Price | | | Warrants | | | Price | |
|
Outstanding — beginning of year | | | 4,076,637 | | | $ | 12.04 | | | | 3,577,147 | | | $ | 11.62 | | | | 4,568,947 | | | $ | 11.27 | |
Granted | | | — | | | | 0.00 | | | | 500,000 | | | | 15.00 | | | | 3,258,406 | | | | 10.00 | |
Exercised | | | (275,958 | ) | | | 28.22 | | | | (510 | ) | | | 10.00 | | | | (4,250,206 | ) | | | 10.00 | |
Canceled or Forfeited | | | (46,786 | ) | | | 28.22 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Outstanding and exercisable — end of year | | | 3,753,893 | | | $ | 10.67 | | | | 4,076,637 | | | $ | 12.04 | | | | 3,577,147 | | | $ | 11.62 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The expiration of the warrants ranges from four to ten years from the date of issuance.
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(17) | Stock Incentive Plans |
In September 2006, the stockholders approved the 2006 Omnibus Stock and Performance Incentive Plan (the “2006 Plan”). Under the 2006 Plan, employees, consultants and non-employee directors of the Company may be granted various types of awards. Under the 2006 Plan, options to purchase shares of the Company’s Common Stock and stock appreciation rights may be granted, but exercise prices can be no less than the share’s fair market value (as defined) on the date of grant. In addition, the 2006 Plan permits grants of shares of the Company’s Common Stock, rights to receive shares of the Company’s common stock, cash or a combination of the foregoing, including restricted stock, unrestricted stock, stock units and restricted stock units. The 2006 Plan also provides for cash or stock bonus awards based on objective goals pre-established by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors. The 2006 Plan currently provides for a maximum of 1,700,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock as to which awards may be granted. No more than 1,000,000 shares of Common Stock shall be available for incentive stock awards. No more than 1,500,000 shares of Common Stock shall be available for stock awards. No employee may be granted, in any one-year period, options or stock appreciation rights that are exercisable for more than 200,000 shares of Common Stock, stock awards covering more than 200,000 shares of Common Stock, or cash awards having a value greater than $2,000,000. Non-employee directors may not be granted, in any one-year period, options that are exercisable for more than 20,000 shares of Common Stock or stock awards covering or relating to more than 20,000 shares of Common Stock. The 2006 Plan has a term of ten years. The 2006 Plan replaced the Company’s 2003 Employee Stock Incentive Plan and the 2004 Non-employee Director Equity Incentive Plan, under which stock options, restricted stock and other stock-based awards were granted to employees, officers, directors, consultants or advisors.
Stock Options
In 2007, the Company granted stock options that will vest in annual increments of 25 percent on the anniversary of the grant date. The Company also granted 47,300 stock options in 2006 to employees associated with the GeoEye-1 satellite construction program which vest contingent upon certain events. Due to the launch delay of the satellite, those options were cancelled in the fourth quarter of 2007 and are included as cancellations in the stock option activity table. As of December 31, 2007, the cancelled options have not been re-issued. Option awards are generally granted with an exercise price equal to the market price of the Company’s stock at the date of grant; those option awards generally vest based on 4 — 5 years of continuous service and have10-year contractual terms.
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The following table summarizes stock option activity for the year ended December 31, 2007:
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| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2007 | |
| | | | |
| | | | | |
| | | | | | Weighted
| |
| | | | | Weighted
| | | | | | Weighted
| | | 2007
| | | Average
| |
| | | | | Average
| | | | | | Average
| | | Aggregate
| | | Remaining
| |
| | Number of
| | | Exercise
| | | Number of
| | | Exercise
| | | Intrinsic
| | | Contractual
| |
| | Shares | | | Price | | | Shares | | | Price | | | Value | | | Term (Years) | |
|
Outstanding at December 31, 2006 | | | 461,485 | | | $ | 9.84 | | | | 295,338 | | | $ | 7.36 | | | | | | | | | |
Granted | | | 221,734 | | | | 18.03 | | | | 193,000 | | | | 13.16 | | | | | | | | | |
Exercised | | | (55,740 | ) | | | 8.07 | | | | (5,016 | ) | | | 6.50 | | | | | | | | | |
Forfeited/Cancelled | | | (75,716 | ) | | | 13.85 | | | | (21,837 | ) | | | 6.50 | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Outstanding at December 31, 2007 | | | 551,763 | | | | 12.72 | | | | 461,485 | | | | 9.84 | | | $ | 11,548 | | | | 7.9 | |
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Exercisable at December 31, 2007 | | | 236,091 | | | $ | 8.95 | | | | 199,976 | | | $ | 8.21 | | | $ | 5,832 | | | | 7.7 | |
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The intrinsic value of options exercised during 2007, 2006, and 2005 was $1.4 million $0.1 million, and $0, respectively. As of December 31, 2007, there was $2.5 million of total unrecognized compensation costs related to nonvested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the Plan. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.7 years. The total fair value of shares vested during the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, was $5.3 million, $1.6 million, and $0.6 million, respectively.
Restricted Stock
On April 12, 2007, Company granted a total of 62,427 shares of restricted stock. This includes (i) 51,594 shares of restricted stock under the 2006 Plan, at a grant price of $18.00, to executives as part of their 2006 annual performance awards, (ii) 5,833 shares issued to executive officers with a grant price of $15.00 relating to the previously unpaid stock portion of his 2005 bonus, and (iii) 5,000 shares issued on January 29, 2007 to a non-employee director under the 2004 Non-employee Director Incentive plan.
Additionally, as of January 1, 2007, there were 37,300 shares of non-vested stock. This includes 16,300 shares which were given to employees in May 2006, (ii), 11,000 remaining shares issued to non-employee directors under the 2004 Non-employee Director Incentive Plan, and (iii) 10,000 shares issued to executive officers pursuant to employment agreements.
A summary of the status of the Company’s nonvested shares as of December 31, 2007, and changes during the year is presented below:
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| | | | | Weighted-Average
| |
| | | | | Grant-Date
| |
Nonvested Restricted Stock | | No. of Shares | | | Fair Value | |
|
Nonvested at January 1, 2007 | | | 38,300 | | | $ | 13.84 | |
Granted | | | 62,427 | | | | 18.00 | |
Forfeited | | | 4,138 | | | | 11.86 | |
Vested | | | 30,333 | | | | 15.71 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Nonvested at December 31, 2007 | | | 66,256 | | | $ | 16.75 | |
| | | | | | | | |
There was $0.2 million and $0.6 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the Plan as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.03 years. The total fair value of shares vested during the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 was $1.0 million and $2.4 million, respectively.
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Restricted Share Units
On April 12, 2007, the Company granted 68,546 restricted stock units under the “2006 Plan” to executives as part of a Long Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”) at grant price of $18.00 per share. All units granted vest, if at all, between 2009 and 2010 depending on performance measured at the end of the agreement term, at which time the vested units are converted into shares of common stock. As of December, 31, 2007, no units have vested. A summary of the status of the Company’s nonvested shares as of December 31, 2007, and changes during the year is presented below:
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Weighted-Average
| |
| | | | | Grant-Date
| |
Nonvested Restricted Stock Units | | No. of Shares | | | Fair Value | |
|
Nonvested at January 1, 2007 | | | — | | | $ | — | |
Granted | | | 68,546 | | | | 18.00 | |
Forfeited | | | 3,243 | | | | 18.00 | |
Vested | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Nonvested at December 31, 2007 | | | 65,303 | | | $ | 18.00 | |
| | | | | | | | |
As of December, 31, 2007, there was $0.9 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to the nonvested share-based compensation arrangements granted under the plan. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.5 years.
Additionally, the Company has 34,548 deferred stock units outstanding as of December 31, 2007. Under the current non-employee director compensation plan, each January 1, non-employee directors receive annual grants of deferred stock units (“DSUs”) valued at $50,000. DSUs will vest in two installments: at six months after grant and at twelve months after grant. DSUs will be settled in shares of the Company’s common stock six months after the non-employee director’s separation from Board service. DSUs are included in the dilutive earnings per share calculations.
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(18) | Information on Industry Segments and Major Customers |
Prior to the acquisition of Space Imaging, the Company operated as one reportable segment. With the acquisition completed the Company now operates in two industry segments: Imagery and Production and Other Services. The business segments have been organized based on the nature of the products and services offered. The Imagery segment provides image-derived geospatial intelligence to commercial businesses and government organizations. The Production and Other Services segment provides advanced image processing and photogrammetry as well as our SeaStar fishing information products and services and the M.J. Harden operations acquired in March 2007. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in Note 3 above. In the following tables of financial data (amounts in thousands), the prior periods have been conformed to the current year presentation.
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| | Years Ended December 31, | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
|
Revenues | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Imagery | | $ | 147,448 | | | $ | 118,981 | | | $ | 23,263 | |
Production and Other Services | | | 36,316 | | | | 32,187 | | | | 17,439 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total revenues | | $ | 183,764 | | | $ | 151,168 | | | $ | 40,702 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Operating profit (loss) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Imagery | | $ | 65,137 | | | $ | 26,948 | | | $ | (18,834 | ) |
Production and Other Services | | | 12,188 | | | | 16,280 | | | | 9,079 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total operating profit (loss) | | $ | 77,325 | | | $ | 43,228 | | | $ | (9,755 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Imagery | | $ | 12,249 | | | $ | 27,806 | | | $ | 22,879 | |
Production and Other Services | | | 723 | | | | 541 | | | | 312 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total depreciation and amortization | | $ | 12,972 | | | $ | 28,347 | | | $ | 23,191 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Amortization of intangible assets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Imagery | | $ | 3,525 | | | $ | 3,652 | | | $ | 90 | |
Production and Other Services | | | — | | | | — | | | | 208 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total amortization of intangible assets | | $ | 3,525 | | | $ | 3,652 | | | $ | 298 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital Expenditures | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Imagery | | $ | 40,394 | | | $ | 103,572 | | | $ | 163,132 | |
Production and Other Services | | | 3,032 | | | | 6,583 | | | | 8,625 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total capital expenditures | | $ | 43,426 | | | $ | 110,155 | | | $ | 171,757 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Identifiable assets | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Imagery | | $ | 514,944 | | | $ | 444,638 | | | $ | 299,677 | |
Production and Other Services | | | 20,357 | | | | 23,963 | | | | 13,971 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total segment assets | | | 535,301 | | | | 468,601 | | | | 313,648 | |
Corporate | | | 254,653 | | | | 223,216 | | | | 256,618 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total identifiable assets | | $ | 789,954 | | | $ | 691,817 | | | $ | 570,266 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total domestic and foreign revenues for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 were as follows (in thousands):
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2007 | | | 2006 | | | 2005 | |
|
Domestic | | $ | 117,985 | | | $ | 80,996 | | | $ | 25,392 | |
Foreign | | | 65,779 | | | | 70,172 | | | | 15,310 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 183,764 | | | $ | 151,168 | | | $ | 40,702 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
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The Company recognized revenue related to contracts with the U.S. Government, its largest customer, of $100.5 million, $70.6 million and $24.7 million for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, representing 55 percent, 47 percent and 61 percent of total revenues, respectively. The Company had no other customers for whom revenues exceeded 10 percent of total revenues in 2007 and 2006. The Company recognized revenue in 2005 of $5.0 million associated with OrbView-3 imagery to its largest international customer, which represents 12 percent of total revenues recognized.
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(19) | Summary of Quarterly Information (Unaudited) |
As discussed in Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company has restated previously issued financial statements. The following financial data reflect the restatement for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2007. The Company has not amended its Quarterly Report onForm 10-Q for periods affected by the restatement adjustment, and accordingly the financial statements and related financial information contained in such reports should not be relied upon.
The restatement discussed above does not affect the Company’s reported quarterly revenues and operating profit, but does affect net income and earnings per share. The following tables compare the Company’s previously reported consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2007, the related consolidated statements of operations for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and the consolidated statement of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 with the corresponding financial statements for those periods as restated.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (unaudited)
(amounts in thousands)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Three Months Ended
| | | Nine Months Ended
| |
| | September 30,
| | | September 30,
| |
| | 2007 | | | 2007 | |
| | As
| | | | | | As
| | | | |
| | Previously
| | | As
| | | Previously
| | | As
| |
| | Reported | | | Restated | | | Reported | | | Restated | |
|
Revenues | | $ | 53,750 | | | $ | 53,750 | | | $ | 138,800 | | | $ | 138,800 | |
Direct expenses | | | 20,799 | | | | 20,799 | | | | 55,071 | | | | 55,071 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gross profit | | | 32,951 | | | | 32,951 | | | | 83,729 | | | | 83,729 | |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | | | 8,863 | | | | 8,863 | | | | 22,841 | | | | 22,841 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Earnings from operations | | | 24,088 | | | | 24,088 | | | | 60,888 | | | | 60,888 | |
Net gain on satellite insurance proceeds | | | (39,063 | ) | | | (39,063 | ) | | | (3,010 | ) | | | (3,010 | ) |
Interest expense (income), net | | | 1,628 | | | | 1,628 | | | | 6,748 | | | | 6,748 | |
Unrealized loss on derivative instrument | | | 2,098 | | | | 2,098 | | | | 3,097 | | | | 3,097 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Earnings before provision for income taxes | | | 59,425 | | | | 59,425 | | | | 54,053 | | | | 54,053 | |
Provision for income taxes | | | 683 | | | | 16,520 | | | | 2,111 | | | | 17,948 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 58,742 | | | $ | 42,905 | | | $ | 51,942 | | | $ | 36,105 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Earnings (loss) per common share — basic | | $ | 3.34 | | | $ | 2.44 | | | $ | 2.96 | | | $ | 2.06 | |
Earnings (loss) per common share — diluted | | $ | 2.67 | | | $ | 2.20 | | | $ | 2.38 | | | $ | 1.87 | |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)
(amounts in thousands)
| | | | | | | | |
| | September 30,
| |
| | 2007 | |
| | As
| | | | |
| | Previously
| | | As
| |
| | Reported | | | Restated | |
|
ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Current assets: | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 229,299 | | | $ | 229,299 | |
Receivables net of allowances of $742 | | | 37,848 | | | | 37,848 | |
Other current assets | | | 6,907 | | | | 6,907 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total current assets | | | 274,054 | | | | 274,054 | |
Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation of $10,603 | | | 81,505 | | | | 81,505 | |
Satellites and related rights, less accumulated depreciation and amortization of $9,357 | | | 322,113 | | | | 322,113 | |
Goodwill | | | 32,612 | | | | 32,612 | |
Intangible assets | | | 17,753 | | | | 17,753 | |
Other assets | | | 18,522 | | | | 24,301 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | $ | 746,559 | | | $ | 752,338 | |
| | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | | | |
Current liabilities: | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | $ | 23,335 | | | $ | 23,335 | |
Amounts payable to subcontractors | | | 48,888 | | | | 48,888 | |
Accrued interest payable | | | 8,698 | | | | 8,698 | |
Current portion of long term debt | | | — | | | | — | |
Current portion of deferred revenue | | | 13,585 | | | | 13,585 | |
Other current liabilities | | | 1,039 | | | | 22,655 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total current liabilities | | | 95,545 | | | | 117,161 | |
Long-term debt | | | 246,610 | | | | 246,610 | |
Deferred revenue, net of current portion | | | 187,281 | | | | 187,281 | |
Other noncurrent liabilities | | | 525 | | | | 525 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 529,961 | | | | 551,577 | |
Stockholders’ equity: | | | | | | | | |
Common stock, par value $0.01; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 17,593,178 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2007 | | | 176 | | | | 176 | |
Additionalpaid-in-capital | | | 190,068 | | | | 190,068 | |
Retained earnings | | | 26,354 | | | | 10,517 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total stockholders’ equity | | | 216,598 | | | | 200,761 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | | $ | 746,559 | | | $ | 752,338 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)
(amounts in thousands)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Nine Months Ended
| |
| | September 30,
| |
| | 2007 | |
| | As
| | | | |
| | Previously
| | | As
| |
| | Reported | | | Restated | |
|
Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Net earnings | | $ | 51,942 | | | $ | 36,105 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | | 14,044 | | | | 14,044 | |
Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs | | | 2,945 | | | | 2,945 | |
Net gain on satellite insurance proceeds | | | (3,010 | ) | | | (3,010 | ) |
Loss on disposal of fixed assets | | | 55 | | | | 55 | |
Unrealized loss on derivative instrument | | | 3,097 | | | | 3,097 | |
Stock compensation | | | 1,703 | | | | 1,703 | |
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquisitions: | | | | | | | | |
Receivables and other current assets | | | (16,166 | ) | | | (16,166 | ) |
Other assets | | | (731 | ) | | | (6,510 | ) |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | (23,744 | ) | | | (23,744 | ) |
Current liabilities | | | — | | | | 21,616 | |
Deferred revenue | | | 8,544 | | | | 8,544 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | | 38,679 | | | | 38,679 | |
Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | | | | | |
Capital expenditures | | | (23,954 | ) | | | (23,954 | ) |
Satellite insurance proceeds | | | 40,000 | | | | 40,000 | |
Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired | | | (10,027 | ) | | | (10,027 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net cash provided by investing activities | | | 6,019 | | | | 6,019 | |
Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | | | | | |
Issuance of long-term debt | | | — | | | | — | |
Repayment of long term debt | | | (15,443 | ) | | | (15,443 | ) |
Costs associated with long-term debt issuance and repayment | | | — | | | | — | |
Issuances of common stock | | | 360 | | | | 360 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net cash used in financing activities | | | (15,083 | ) | | | (15,083 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | | | 29,615 | | | | 29,615 | |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year | | | 199,684 | | | | 199,684 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year | | $ | 229,299 | | | $ | 229,299 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Supplemental cash flow information: | | | | | | | | |
Interest paid | | $ | 34,589 | | | $ | 34,589 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Non-cash items: | | | | | | | | |
Capital expenditures | | $ | (48,888 | ) | | $ | (48,888 | ) |
Amounts payable to subcontractors | | | 48,888 | | | | 48,888 | |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
The following table of summary quarterly information includes the effects of the restatement described in Note 2 above. The table also includes the effect of the change in the calculation of the dilutive effect of outstanding options, warrants, and stock units described in Note 7 above.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2007 Quarters | |
| | First | | | Second | | | Third | | | Fourth | |
| | (In thousands, except share data) | |
|
Revenues | | $ | 36,796 | | | $ | 48,254 | | | $ | 53,750 | | | $ | 44,964 | |
Gross profit | | | 17,686 | | | | 33,092 | | | | 32,951 | | | | 23,390 | |
Net earnings (loss): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
As previously reported | | | (30,224 | ) | | | 23,424 | | | | 58,742 | | | | | |
Adjustments: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Provision for income taxes | | | — | | | | — | | | | (15,837 | ) | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
As revised | | | (30,224 | ) | | | 23,424 | | | | 42,905 | | | | 6,289 | |
Earnings (loss) per diluted share: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
As previously reported | | $ | (1.73 | ) | | $ | 1.07 | | | $ | 2.67 | | | | | |
Adjustments: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Provision for income taxes | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.82 | ) | | | | |
Treasury stock method adjustments | | | — | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.35 | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
As revised | | $ | (1.73 | ) | | $ | 1.22 | | | $ | 2.20 | | | $ | 0.31 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2006 Quarters | |
| | First | | | Second | | | Third | | | Fourth | |
| | (In thousands, except share data) | |
|
Revenues | | $ | 30,257 | | | $ | 35,143 | | | $ | 43,531 | | | $ | 42,237 | |
Gross profit | | | 9,828 | | | | 14,957 | | | | 23,313 | | | | 20,233 | |
Net earnings | | | 552 | | | | 6,234 | | | | 10,367 | | | | 6,253 | |
Earnings per diluted share: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
As previously reported | | $ | 0.03 | | | $ | 0.29 | | | $ | 0.48 | | | $ | 0.28 | |
Adjustments: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Treasury stock method adjustments | | | — | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.05 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
As revised | | $ | 0.03 | | | $ | 0.34 | | | $ | 0.57 | | | $ | 0.33 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| |
(20) | Financial Information of Guarantor Subsidiary |
The Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes issued by the Company are guaranteed by ORBIMAGE Inc. The Company does not have any independent assets or operations other than its ownership in all of the capital stock of ORBIMAGE Inc., the subsidiary guarantor of the Notes, and the capital stock of its other non-guarantor subsidiaries. Since inception, all of the Company’s operations were conducted through its wholly-owned subsidiaries. ORBIMAGE Inc.’s guarantee of the Notes is full and unconditional. There are no significant restrictions on the ability of the Company to obtain funds from ORBIMAGE Inc. by dividend or loan. There are also no significant restrictions on the ability of ORBIMAGE Inc. to obtain funds from the Company by dividend or loan.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
The following consolidating financial information for the Company presents the financial information of the Company, the guarantor subsidiaries and the non-guarantor subsidiaries based on the Company’s understanding of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s interpretation and application ofRule 3-10 under the Securities and Exchange Commission’sRegulation S-X. In this presentation, GeoEye, Inc. consists of the parent company’s operations. Guarantor subsidiaries and non-guarantor subsidiaries of the Company are reported on an equity basis. The financial information may not necessarily be indicative of results of operations or financial position had the guarantor subsidiaries or non-guarantor subsidiaries operated as independent entities.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
Consolidating Statement of Operations
Year Ended December 31, 2007
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Unconsolidated | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | Non-
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | Guarantor
| | | Guarantor
| | | | | | | |
| | Parent | | | Subsidiary | | | Subsidiaries | | | Eliminations | | | Consolidated | |
| | (In thousands) | |
|
Revenues | | $ | — | | | $ | 96,025 | | | $ | 146,370 | | | $ | (58,631 | ) | | $ | 183,764 | |
Direct expenses | | | — | | | | 79,458 | | | | 55,818 | | | | (58,631 | ) | | | 76,645 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gross profit | | | — | | | | 16,567 | | | | 90,552 | | | | — | | | | 107,119 | |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | | | 56 | | | | 5,228 | | | | 24,510 | | | | — | | | | 29,794 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Earnings from operations | | | (56 | ) | | �� | 11,339 | | | | 66,042 | | | | — | | | | 77,325 | |
Net gain on satellite insurance proceeds | | | — | | | | (3,010 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3,010 | ) |
Interest expense (income), net | | | 12,127 | | | | (5,874 | ) | | | 1,023 | | | | — | | | | 7,276 | |
Unrealized loss on derivative instrument | | | 3,078 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,078 | |
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries | | | (84,950 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 84,950 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Earnings (loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes | | | 69,689 | | | | 20,223 | | | | 65,019 | | | | (84,950 | ) | | | 69,981 | |
Provision (benefit) for income taxes | | | (4,315 | ) | | | 10,283 | | | | 21,619 | | | | — | | | | 27,587 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net earnings income (loss) | | $ | 74,004 | | | $ | 9,940 | | | $ | 43,400 | | | $ | (84,950 | ) | | $ | 42,394 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
Consolidating Statement of Operations
Year Ended December 31, 2006
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Unconsolidated | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | Non-
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | Guarantor
| | | Guarantor
| | | | | | | |
| | Parent | | | Subsidiary | | | Subsidiaries | | | Eliminations | | | Consolidated | |
| | (In thousands) | |
|
Revenues | | $ | — | | | $ | 40,728 | | | $ | 110,781 | | | $ | (341 | ) | | $ | 151,168 | |
Direct expenses | | | — | | | | 38,143 | | | | 45,035 | | | | (341 | ) | | | 82,837 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gross profit | | | — | | | | 2,585 | | | | 65,746 | | | | — | | | | 68,331 | |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | | | — | | | | 13,387 | | | | 11,716 | | | | — | | | | 25,103 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Earnings (loss) from operations | | | — | | | | (10,802 | ) | | | 54,030 | | | | — | | | | 43,228 | |
Interest expense (income), net | | | 17,818 | | | | (6,027 | ) | | | 9,953 | | | | — | | | | 21,744 | |
Unrealized gain on derivative instrument | | | (2,636 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (2,636 | ) |
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries | | | (39,095 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 39,095 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Earnings (loss) before provision for income taxes | | | 23,913 | | | | (4,775 | ) | | | 44,077 | | | | (39,095 | ) | | | 24,120 | |
Provision for income taxes | | | 507 | | | | — | | | | 207 | | | | — | | | | 714 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net earnings (loss) | | $ | 23,406 | | | $ | (4,775 | ) | | $ | 43,870 | | | $ | (39,095 | ) | | $ | 23,406 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
Consolidating Statement of Operations
Year Ended December 31, 2005
(in thousands)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Unconsolidated | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Guarantor
| | | Non-Guarantor
| | | | | | | |
| | Parent | | | Subsidiary | | | Subsidiaries | | | Eliminations | | | Consolidated | |
| | (In thousands) | |
|
Revenues | | $ | — | | | $ | 40,702 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 40,702 | |
Direct expenses | | | — | | | | 38,116 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 38,116 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gross profit | | | — | | | | 2,586 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,586 | |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | | | 4 | | | | 12,337 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 12,341 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loss from operations | | | (4 | ) | | | (9,751 | ) | | | | | | | | | | | (9,755 | ) |
Interest expense, net | | | 12,880 | | | | 1,203 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 14,083 | |
Loss from early extinguishment of debt | | | — | | | | 2,758 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,758 | |
Unrealized gain on derivative instrument | | | (2,341 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (2,341 | ) |
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries | | | (13,712 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 13,712 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Earnings (loss) before provision for income taxes | | | (24,255 | ) | | | (13,712 | ) | | | — | | | | 13,712 | | | | (24,255 | ) |
Benefit for income taxes | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net earnings (loss) | | $ | (24,255 | ) | | $ | (13,712 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 13,712 | | | $ | (24,255 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
Consolidating Balance Sheet
December 31, 2007
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Unconsolidated | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | Non-
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | Guarantor
| | | Guarantor
| | | | | | | |
| | Parent | | | Subsidiary | | | Subsidiaries | | | Eliminations | | | Consolidated | |
| | (In thousands) | |
|
ASSETS |
Current assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 38,645 | | | $ | 116,821 | | | $ | 78,858 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 234,324 | |
Receivables, net | | | — | | | | 33,007 | | | | 11,510 | | | | — | | | | 44,517 | |
Amounts due from related parties | | | 95,351 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (95,351 | ) | | | — | |
Other current assets | | | 3 | | | | 7,784 | | | | 3,836 | | | | (5,204 | ) | | | 6,419 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total current assets | | | 133,999 | | | | 157,612 | | | | 94,204 | | | | (100,555 | ) | | | 285,260 | |
Property, plant and equipment, net | | | — | | | | 73,804 | | | | 14,614 | | | | — | | | | 88,418 | |
Satellites and related rights, net | | | — | | | | 344,359 | | | | 1,908 | | | | — | | | | 346,267 | |
Investment in subsidiaries | | | 357,712 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (357,712 | ) | | | — | |
Goodwill | | | — | | | | 28,490 | | | | 4,122 | | | | — | | | | 32,612 | |
Intangible assets | | | — | | | | 91 | | | | 16,977 | | | | — | | | | 17,068 | |
Other assets | | | 18,252 | | | | 77 | | | | 2,000 | | | | — | | | | 20,329 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total assets | | $ | 509,963 | | | $ | 604,433 | | | $ | 133,825 | | | $ | (458,267 | ) | | $ | 789,954 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
Current liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | $ | — | | | $ | 11,598 | | | $ | 14,271 | | | $ | (5,204 | ) | | $ | 20,665 | |
Amounts payable to related parties | | | — | | | | 78,119 | | | | 17,232 | | | | (95,351 | ) | | | — | |
Amounts payable to subcontractors | | | — | | | | 55,967 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 55,967 | |
Accrued interest payable | | | 17,292 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 17,292 | |
Current portion of deferred revenue | | | — | | | | 2,474 | | | | 7,025 | | | | — | | | | 9,499 | |
Other current liabilities | | | 28,960 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 28,960 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total current liabilities | | | 46,252 | | | | 148,158 | | | | 38,528 | | | | (100,555 | ) | | | 132,383 | |
Long-term debt | | | 246,788 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 246,788 | |
Deferred revenue, net of current portion | | | — | | | | 193,860 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 193,860 | |
Other noncurrent liabilities | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 293,040 | | | | 342,018 | | | | 38,528 | | | | (100,555 | ) | | | 573,031 | |
Stockholders’ equity | | | 216,923 | | | | 262,415 | | | | 95,297 | | | | (357,712 | ) | | | 216,923 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | | $ | 509,963 | | | $ | 604,433 | | | $ | 133,825 | | | $ | (458,267 | ) | | $ | 789,954 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
Consolidating Balance Sheet
December 31, 2006
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Unconsolidated | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | Non-
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | Guarantor
| | | Guarantor
| | | | | | | |
| | Parent | | | Subsidiary | | | Subsidiaries | | | Eliminations | | | Consolidated | |
| | (In thousands) | |
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ASSETS |
Current assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 55,056 | | | $ | 105,056 | | | $ | 39,572 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 199,684 | |
Receivables, net | | | — | | | | 8,351 | | | | 12,857 | | | | — | | | | 21,208 | |
Amounts due from related parties | | | 55,107 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (55,107 | ) | | | — | |
Other current assets | | | 3 | | | | 1,192 | | | | 6,090 | | | | — | | | | 7,285 | |
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Total current assets | | | 110,166 | | | | 114,599 | | | | 58,519 | | | | (55,107 | ) | | | 228,177 | |
Property, plant and equipment, net | | | — | | | | 58,025 | | | | 9,364 | | | | — | | | | 67,389 | |
Satellites and related rights, net | | | — | | | | 322,952 | | | | 5,725 | | | | — | | | | 328,677 | |
Investment in subsidiaries | | | 296,345 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (296,345 | ) | | | — | |
Goodwill | | | — | | | | 28,490 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 28,490 | |
Intangible assets | | | — | | | | 178 | | | | 18,216 | | | | — | | | | 18,394 | |
Other assets | | | 20,481 | | | | 209 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 20,690 | |
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Total assets | | $ | 426,992 | | | $ | 524,453 | | | $ | 91,824 | | | $ | (351,452 | ) | | $ | 691,817 | |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
Current liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | | $ | — | | | $ | 11,692 | | | $ | 9,076 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 20,768 | |
Amounts payable to related parties | | | — | | | | 39,153 | | | | 15,954 | | | | (55,107 | ) | | | — | |
Amounts payable to subcontractors | | | — | | | | 32,721 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 32,721 | |
Accrued interest payable | | | 17,292 | | | | — | | | | 66 | | | | — | | | | 17,358 | |
Current portion of long-term debt | | | — | | | | — | | | | 15,146 | | | | — | | | | 15,146 | |
Current portion of deferred revenue | | | — | | | | 293 | | | | 7,505 | | | | — | | | | 7,798 | |
Other current liabilities | | | 507 | | | | 1,275 | | | | 207 | | | | — | | | | 1,989 | |
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Total current liabilities | | | 17,799 | | | | 85,134 | | | | 47,954 | | | | (55,107 | ) | | | 95,780 | |
Long-term debt | | | 246,075 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 246,075 | |
Deferred revenue, net of current portion | | | — | | | | 184,481 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 184,481 | |
Other noncurrent liabilities | | | — | | | | 2,363 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,363 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 263,874 | | | | 271,978 | | | | 47,954 | | | | (55,107 | ) | | | 528,699 | |
Stockholders’ equity | | | 163,118 | | | | 252,475 | | | | 43,870 | | | | (296,345 | ) | | | 163,118 | |
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Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | | $ | 426,992 | | | $ | 524,453 | | | $ | 91,824 | | | $ | (351,452 | ) | | $ | 691,817 | |
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GEOEYE, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Year Ended December 31, 2007
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| | Unconsolidated | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | Non-
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | Guarantor
| | | Guarantor
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| | Parent | | | Subsidiary | | | Subsidiaries | | | Eliminations | | | Consolidated | |
| | (In thousands) | |
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | $ | (25,747 | ) | | $ | 7,839 | | | $ | 72,108 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 54,200 | |
Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital expenditures | | | — | | | | (36,074 | ) | | | (7,352 | ) | | | — | | | | (43,426 | ) |
Satellite insurance proceeds | | | — | | | | 40,000 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 40,000 | |
Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired | | | — | | | | — | | | | (10,027 | ) | | | — | | | | (10,027 | ) |
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | | | — | | | | 3,926 | | | | (17,379 | ) | | | — | | | | (13,453 | ) |
Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Repayment of long-term debt | | | — | | | | — | | | | (15,443 | ) | | | — | | | | (15,443 | ) |
Issuances of common stock | | | 9,336 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,336 | |
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | | | 9,336 | | | | — | | | | (15,443 | ) | | | — | | | | (6,107 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | | | (16,411 | ) | | | 11,765 | | | | 39,286 | | | | — | | | | 34,640 | |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | | | 55,056 | | | | 105,056 | | | | 39,572 | | | | — | | | | 199,684 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | | $ | 38,645 | | | $ | 116,821 | | | $ | 78,858 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 234,324 | |
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GEOEYE, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Year Ended December 31, 2006
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| | Unconsolidated | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | Non-
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| | | | | Guarantor
| | | Guarantor
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| | Parent | | | Subsidiary | | | Subsidiaries | | | Eliminations | | | Consolidated | |
| | (In thousands) | |
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Net cash provided by operating activities | | $ | 2,187 | | | $ | 39,432 | | | $ | 60,611 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 102,230 | |
Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital expenditures | | | | | | | (108,043 | ) | | | (2,112 | ) | | | — | | | | (110,155 | ) |
Payment for business acquisition, net of cash acquired | | | — | | | | — | | | | (28,700 | ) | | | — | | | | (28,700 | ) |
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Net cash used in investing activities | | | — | | | | (108,043 | ) | | | (30,812 | ) | | | — | | | | (138,855 | ) |
Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issuance of long-term debt | | | — | | | | — | | | | 50,000 | | | | — | | | | 50,000 | |
Repayment of long-term debt | | | — | | | | — | | | | (34,557 | ) | | | — | | | | (34,557 | ) |
Long-term debt repayment and issuance costs | | | — | | | | — | | | | (5,670 | ) | | | — | | | | (5,670 | ) |
Issuance of common stock | | | 32 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 32 | |
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Net cash provided by financing activities | | | 32 | | | | — | | | | 9,773 | | | | — | | | | 9,805 | |
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | | | 2,219 | | | | (68,611 | ) | | | 39,572 | | | | — | | | | (26,820 | ) |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | | | 52,837 | | | | 173,667 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 226,504 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | | $ | 55,056 | | | $ | 105,056 | | | $ | 39,572 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 199,684 | |
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GEOEYE, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS — (Continued)
Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Year Ended December 31, 2005
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Unconsolidated | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | Non-
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | Guarantor
| | | Guarantor
| | | | | | | |
| | Parent | | | Subsidiary | | | Subsidiaries | | | Eliminations | | | Consolidated | |
| | (In thousands) | |
|
Net cash provided by operating activities | | $ | 8,092 | | | $ | 117,439 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 125,531 | |
Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital expenditures | | | — | | | | (171,757 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (171,757 | ) |
Payment for business acquisition, net of cash acquired | | | (7,841 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (7,841 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net cash used in investing activities | | | (7,841 | ) | | | (171,757 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (179,598 | ) |
Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issuance of long-term debt | | | 245,000 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 245,000 | |
Repayment of long-term debt | | | — | | | | (85,018 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (85,018 | ) |
Long-term debt repayment and issuance costs | | | (8,774 | ) | | | (5,042 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (13,816 | ) |
Issuance of common stock | | | 94 | | | | 73,746 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 73,840 | |
Net capital contributions to subsidiaries | | | (183,734 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 183,734 | | | | — | |
Net capital contributions from parent | | | — | | | | 183,734 | | | | — | | | | (183,734 | ) | | | — | |
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Net cash provided by financing activities | | | 52,586 | | | | 167,420 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 220,006 | |
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | | | 52,837 | | | | 113,102 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 165,939 | |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | | | — | | | | 60,565 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 60,565 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | | $ | 52,837 | | | $ | 173,667 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 226,504 | |
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Item 9. | Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure. |
None.
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Item 9A. | Controls and Procedures. |
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controls and procedures are the Company’s controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that the Company files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that we file under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to its management, including its principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
As described below, a material weakness was identified in our internal control over financial reporting. The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s Auditing Standard No. 5 defines a material weakness as a significant deficiency, or combination of significant deficiencies, that results in more than a remote likelihood that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected. As a result of the material weakness, our principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer have concluded that, as of December 31, 2007, the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective at a reasonable assurance level.
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
The management of GeoEye, Inc. is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined inRules 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the Company’s principal executive, financial and accounting officers; and, effected by our Board of Directors, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Our internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and board of directors of the Company; and, (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies and procedures may deteriorate.
Management, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s principal executive, financial and accounting officers, assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007. In making this assessment, management used the criteria set forth inInternal Control — Integrated Framework,issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) of the Treadway Commission. As a result of management’s evaluation of our internal control over financial reporting, management identified a material weakness in our internal control. Specifically, management concluded that the Company did not maintain effective controls over the income tax reporting under SFAS No. 109, “Accounting for Income Taxes,” in 2007 with regard to the calculation of the provision for
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income taxes and utilization of net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards. During the 2007 year-end procedures for calculating the annual income tax provision the Company reassessed the application of the pre-reorganization NOLs against 2007 taxable income with regard to a change of control as defined in Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. This reassessment resulted in the misapplication of pre-reorganization NOLs to offset current taxable income. This control deficiency resulted in the restatement of the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the interim period ended September 30, 2007 to correct income tax expense. Accordingly, management determined that this control deficiency constitutes a material weakness.
BDO Seidman, LLP, the independent registered public accounting firm who also audited our consolidated financial statements, has issued an attestation report on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007, which is filed herewith.
Matthew M. O’Connell,
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Henry E. Dubois,
Executive Vice President and, Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
Tony A. Anzilotti,
Vice President Finance and Corporate Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
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Item 9B. | Other Information. |
None.
PART III
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Item 10. | Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance. |
The information concerning directors required by Item 401 ofRegulation S-K will be included under the caption “Election of Directors” in our definitive Proxy Statement to be filed pursuant to Regulation 14A (the “2008 Proxy Statement”), and that information is incorporated by reference in thisForm 10-K. Information concerning executive officers required by Item 401 ofRegulation S-K is located under Part I, Item 1 of thisForm 10-K. The information required by Item 405 ofRegulation S-K concerning compliance with Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act will be included under the caption “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance” in our 2007 Proxy Statement, and that information is incorporated by reference in thisForm 10-K.
The information concerning an Audit Committee and Audit Committee Financial Experts required by Item 407(d)(4) and (5) ofRegulation S-K will be included under the caption “Standing Committees, Board Organization and Director Nominations” in our 2007 Proxy Statement, and that information is incorporated by reference in thisForm 10-K.
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which stockholders may recommend nominees to the Board of Directors since our last annual report.
We have a written code of ethics in place. Our Code of Ethics and Business Conduct applies to all of our employees, including our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, and principal accounting officer and controller, and to members of our Board of Directors. A copy of our Code of Ethics Business Conduct is available on our investor relations website: www.geoeye.com/corporate/invrelations. We are required to disclose any change to, or waiver from, our code of ethics for our senior financial officers. We intend to use our website as a method of disseminating this disclosure as permitted by applicable SEC rules.
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Item 11. | Executive Compensation. |
The information required by this Item 11 will be included in the text and tables under the captions “Executive Compensation — Compensation Discussion and Analysis” and “2007 Director Compensation” in the 2008 Proxy Statement, and that information is incorporated by reference in thisForm 10-K.
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Item 12. | Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters. |
The information required by this Item 12 will be included under the heading “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” and “Equity Compensation Plan Information” in the 2008 Proxy Statement, and that information is incorporated by reference in thisForm 10-K.
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Item 13. | Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence. |
There are no matters required to be disclosed by Item 404 ofRegulation S-K concerning certain relationships and related transactions. The information required by Item 407(a) ofRegulation S-K concerning director independence will be included under the caption “Board of Directors” in our 2008 Proxy Statement, and that information is incorporated by reference in thisForm 10-K.
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Item 14. | Principal Accountant Fees and Services. |
The information required by this Item will be included under the caption “Ratification of Appointment of Independent Auditors — Fees Paid to Independent Auditors” in the 2008 Proxy Statement, and that information is incorporated by reference in thisForm 10-K.
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Item 15. | Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules. |
(a)(3)Exhibits
The exhibits listed in the accompanying Index to Exhibits are filed or incorporated by reference as part of this Annual Report onForm 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007.
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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.
GeoEye, Inc.
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| By: | /s/ MATTHEW M. O’CONNELL |
Matthew M. O’Connell
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
April 2, 2008
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in capacities indicated on April 2, 2008.
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/s/ James A. Abrahamson James A. Abrahamson | | Chairman of the Board |
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/s/ Matthew M. O’Connell Matthew M. O’Connell | | President, Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer) |
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/s/ Henry E. Dubois Henry E. Dubois | | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) |
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/s/ Tony A. Anzilotti Tony A. Anzilotti | | Vice President Finance and Corporate Controller (Principal Accounting Officer) |
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/s/ Joseph M. Ahearn Joseph M. Ahearn | | Director |
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/s/ Martin C. Faga Martin C. Faga | | Director |
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/s/ Michael F. Horn Michael F. Horn | | Director |
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/s/ Lawrence A. Hough Lawrence A. Hough | | Director |
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/s/ Roberta E. Lenczowski Roberta E. Lenczowski | | Director |
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/s/ James M. Simon, Jr. James M. Simon, Jr. | | Director |
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/s/ William W. Sprague William W. Sprague | | Director |
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit Number | | Exhibit Title |
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| 3 | .1 | | Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of the Company |
| 3 | .2 | | Bylaws of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 3 toForm S-1, filed on June 21, 2005 (FileNo. 333-122493)) |
| 4 | .1 | | Registration Rights Agreement dated as of December 31, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to Form 10 filed on September 13, 2004 (FileNo. 022-28714)) |
| 4 | .2 | | Form of Warrant — Warrants issued December 31, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 to Form 10 filed on September 13, 2004 (FileNo. 022-28714)) |
| 4 | .3 | | Registration Rights Agreement dated as of November 16, 2004 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to Form 10/A filed on December 1, 2004 (FileNo. 0-50933)) |
| 4 | .4 | | Form of Warrant — Warrants issued November 16, 2004 and to be issued to private investors pursuant to backstop commitment, if necessary (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 to Form 10/A filed on December 1, 2004 (FileNo. 0-50933)) |
| 4 | .5 | | Specimen Common Stock Certificate |
| 4 | .6 | | Specimen Warrant Certificate — Warrants to be issued in the rights offering |
| 4 | .7 | | Warrant Agreement with The Bank of New York, dated as of March 14, 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.10 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 toForm S-1, filed on March 18, 2005 (FileNo. 333-122493)) |
| 4 | .8 | | Specimen Warrant Certificate with respect to Warrant Agreement dated as of March 14, 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.8 to Post-Effective Amendment No. 2 toForm S-1, filed on March 18, 2005 (FileNo. 333-122493)) |
| 4 | .9 | | Indenture, dated as of June 29, 2005, between ORBIMAGE Holdings Inc. and The Bank of New York, as Trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the current report onForm 8-K, filed on July 1, 2005 (FileNo. 000-50933)) |
| 4 | .10 | | Form of Senior Secured Floating Rate Note due 2012 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to Exhibit 4.1 to the current report onForm 8-K, filed on July 1, 2005 (FileNo. 000-50933)) |
| 4 | .11 | | Security Agreement, dated as of June 29, 2005, between ORBIMAGE Holdings Inc. and the Bank of New York, as Collateral Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to the current report onForm 8-K, filed on July 1, 2005 (FileNo. 000-50933)) |
| 4 | .12 | | Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of June 29, 2005, among ORBIMAGE Holdings Inc., Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. and Credit Suisse First Boston LLC (incorporated by reference to the current report onForm 8-K, filed on July 1, 2005 (FileNo. 000-50933)) |
| 4 | .13 | | Warrant Agreement, dated as of January 10, 2006, between ORBIMAGE Holdings Inc. and The Bank of New York, as Warrant Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.03 to the current report onForm 8-K, filed on January 12, 2006 (FileNo. 000-50933)) |
| 4 | .14 | | Specimen Warrant Certificate with respect to Warrant Agreement dated as of January 10, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.03 to the current report onForm 8-K, filed on January 12, 2006 (FileNo. 000-50933)) |
| 10 | .1 | | 2006 Omnibus Stock and Performance Incentive Plan Of ORBIMAGE Holdings Inc. |
| 10 | .2 | | Employment Agreement for Matthew O’Connell (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Form 10 filed on September 13, 2004 (FileNo. 022-28714)) |
| 10 | .3 | | Employment Agreement for William Schuster (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to the Company’sForm S-1, filed February 2, 2004 (fileno. 333-122493)) |
| 10 | .4 | | Employment Agreement for Henry Dubois |
| 10 | .5 | | Form of Indemnity Agreements for Directors and Executive Officers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to Form 10 filed on September 13, 2004 (FileNo. 022-28714)) |
| 10 | .6 | | ContractNo. HM1573-04-C-0014 with U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to Form 10/A filed on January 27, 2005(File No. 0-50933)) |
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Exhibit Number | | Exhibit Title |
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| 10 | .7 | | ContractNo. HM1573-04-3-0001 with U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 to Form 10/A filed on January 27, 2005(File No. 0-50933)) |
| 21 | .1* | | Subsidiaries of the Registrant |
| 23 | .1* | | Consent of BDO Seidman, LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm |
| 31 | .1* | | Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Matthew M. O’Connell |
| 31 | .2* | | Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Henry E. Dubois |
| 31 | .3* | | Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Tony A. Anzilotti |
| 32 | .1* | | Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 of Matthew M. O’Connell |
| 32 | .2* | | Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 of Henry E. Dubois |
| 32 | .3* | | Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 of Tony A. Anzilotti |
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