Digital River 10Q 2004 Q3 Quarterly report

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

ý	QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2004

o	TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO

Commission file number 000-24643

DIGITAL RIVER, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE		41-1901640
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

9625 WEST 76TH STREET, SUITE 150 EDEN PRAIRIE, MINNESOTA 55344 (Address of principal executive offices)

(952) 253-1234
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ý No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2) Yes ý No o

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practical date.

COMMON STOCK, $0.01 PAR VALUE		33,005,616 SHARES
(Class)		Outstanding as of October 29, 2004

DIGITAL RIVER, INC.

Form 10-Q

Index

PART I.		FINANCIAL INFORMATION

	Item 1.	Financial Statements

		Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003

		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003

		Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003

		Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

	Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

	Item 3.	Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosure about Market Risk

	Item 4.	Controls and Procedures

PART II.		OTHER INFORMATION

	Item 1.	Legal Proceedings

	Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

	Item 6.	Exhibits

SIGNATURES

EXHIBIT INDEX

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

DIGITAL RIVER, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share data)

	September 30, 2004			December 31, 2003
	(unaudited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	191,378		$	101,878
Short-term investments	66,134			30,044
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $679 and $319	15,348			9,306
Prepaid expenses and other	2,234			1,589
Total current assets	275,094			142,817

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
Property and equipment	42,053			32,433
Less accumulated depreciation	(25,275		)	(17,799		)
Net property and equipment	16,778			14,634
GOODWILL	140,908			23,921
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net of accumulated amortization of $26,255 and $19,976	17,663			8,172
OTHER ASSETS	6,427			114
	$	456,870		$	189,658
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable	$	74,836		$	41,814
Accrued payroll	3,811			2,825
Deferred revenue	3,854			3,572
Other accrued liabilities	13,978			9,595
Total current liabilities	96,479			57,806

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Convertible senior notes	195,000			—
Total non-current liabilities	195,000			—

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
Preferred Stock, $.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding	—			—
Common Stock, $.01 par value; 60,000,000 shares authorized; 32,548,486 and 31,497,719 shares issued and outstanding	325			315
Additional paid-in capital	228,979			217,981
Accumulated deficit	(63,992		)	(86,488		)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	79			44
Total stockholders’ equity	165,391			131,852
	$	456,870		$	189,658

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

DIGITAL RIVER, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share data; unaudited)

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2004			2003			2004		2003

REVENUE	$	39,439		$	26,748		$	106,171	$	74,112
COST OF REVENUE:
Direct cost of services	1,621			861			3,688		2,742
Network and infrastructure	4,253			3,286			11,059		9,089
GROSS MARGIN	33,565			22,601			91,424		62,281

OPERATING EXPENSES:
Sales and Marketing	13,338			9,895			36,213		28,145
Product Research and Development	3,732			2,447			10,301		7,429
General and administrative	4,045			2,472			10,738		6,741
Depreciation and amortization	2,207			1,899			5,677		5,139
Amortization of acquisition related costs	2,434			1,411			6,280		3,878

Total operating expenses	25,756			18,124			69,209		51,332

INCOME FROM OPERATIONS	7,809			4,477			22,215		10,949
OTHER INCOME/(EXPENSE), NET	317			264			281		581
NET INCOME	$		8,126	$		4,741	$	22,496	$	11,530

NET INCOME PER SHARE:
BASIC	$		0.25	$		0.16	$	0.70	$	0.40
DILUTED	$		0.23	$		0.14	$	0.63	$	0.36

WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING:
BASIC	32,459			30,392			32,049		28,742
DILUTED	35,807			34,608			35,614		32,279

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

DIGITAL RIVER, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands; unaudited)

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2004			2003
OPERATING ACTIVITES:
Net income	$	22,496		$	11,530
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Amortization of acquisition related costs	6,280			3,878
Change in accounts receivable allowance	360			1,516
Depreciation and amortization	5,634			5,139
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(2,685		)	1,969
Prepaid and other assets	246			(57		)
Accounts payable	23,134			8,947
Deferred revenue	(164		)	1,006
Accrued payroll and other accrued liabilities	2,506			4,290
Net cash provided by operating activities	57,807			38,218

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of investments	(95,389		)	(15,000		)
Sales of investments	59,328			—
Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash received	(125,856		)	(3,873		)
Purchases of equipment	(6,125		)	(4,675		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(168,042		)	(23,548		)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Principal amount on line of credit	45,000			—
Repayment of principal on line of credit	(45,000		)	—
Net proceeds on issuance of 1.25% convertible senior notes due 1/1/2024	188,398			—
Proceeds from sales of common stock	—			43,380
Exercise of stock options and warrants	10,104			9,298
Sales of common stock under employee stock purchase plan	904			800
Net cash provided by financing activities	199,406			53,478
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH	329			—
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	89,500			68,148
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period	101,878			40,801
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period	$	191,378		$	108,949
NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Common stock issued in acquisitions and earn-outs	$	—		$	1,025

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

DIGITAL RIVER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included herein reflect all adjustments, including normal recurring adjustments, which in our opinion are necessary to fairly state our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements included in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any subsequent quarter or for the entire fiscal year ending December 31, 2004. The December 31, 2003 balance sheet was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. A detailed description of our significant accounting policies can be found in our most recent Annual Report filed on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003.

Foreign Currency Translation

The financial position and results of operations of certain foreign subsidiaries are measured using local currency as the functional currency. Assets and liabilities are translated to their U.S. dollar equivalents at rates in effect at the respective balance sheet dates and statements of operations are translated using average exchange rates for the fiscal period. The resulting translation adjustments are recorded as a component of stockholders’ equity.

Research and Development and Software Development

Research and development expenses consist primarily of development personnel and external contractor costs related to the development of new products and services, enhancement of existing products and services, quality assurance and testing. We follow AICPA Statement of Position No. 98-1, “Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use,” in accounting for internally developed software. Prior to the second quarter of 2004, capitalized software development costs were immaterial. During the second quarter of 2004, we expanded and redeployed our R&D team to advance our new self-service, remote-control technology, as well as develop the international and e-marketing capabilities on our next-generation e-commerce platform and, consistent with SOP 98-1, we have capitalized approximately $1.6 million of software development costs related to those efforts. These capitalized costs are included in purchases of equipment within investing activities on our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.

2. NET INCOME PER SHARE

The table below sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2004		2003		2004		2003
Numerator:
Net income	$	8,126	$	4,741	$	22,496	$	11,530

Denominator:
Basic — weighted average shares outstanding	32,459		30,392		32,049		28,742
Effect of dilutive securities:
Employee stock options and warrants	3,348		4,216		3,565		3,537
Diluted — weighted average shares outstanding	35,807		34,608		35,614		32,279

Basic — net income per share	$	0.25	$	0.16	$	0.70	$	0.40

Diluted — net income per share	$	0.23	$	0.14	$	0.63	$	0.36

DIGITAL RIVER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

In the periods presented, we did not include the potentially dilutive effect of the assumed conversion of the $195 million in principal of our 1.25% convertible senior notes in the computation of dilutive earnings per share for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2004, because the conditions for conversion had not been met. The notes are contingently convertible into approximately 4.4 million shares of common stock at an initial conversion price of $44.063 per share.

Subsequent to our issuance of 1.25% convertible senior notes on June 1, 2004, the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF), Issue No. 04-08, proposed that the unissued shares underlying contingent convertible notes be treated as if such shares were issued and outstanding for the purposes of calculating GAAP earnings per share. On October 13, 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) ratified this new accounting treatment for periods ending after December 15, 2004. Consequently, we will reflect the dilutive effect of our 1.25% convertible senior notes on earnings per share in the fourth quarter of 2004.

3. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

We account for our goodwill in accordance with SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Asset.” SFAS No. 142 precludes the amortization of goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives, but these assets are reviewed annually (or more frequently if impairment indicators arise) for impairment.

We complete our annual impairment test, in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, using a two-step approach and reassess any intangible assets, including goodwill, recorded in connection with earlier acquisitions.

Information regarding our other intangible assets is as follows (in thousands):

	As of September 30, 2004
	Carrying Amount Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Net

Customer relationships	$	16,488	$	14,064	$	2,424
Non-compete agreements	4,100		3,439		661
Technology/tradename	23,330		8,752		14,578
Total	$	43,918	$	26,255	$	17,663

	As of December 31, 2003
	Carrying Amount Gross		Accumulated Amortization		Net
Customer relationships	$	16,488	$	11,405	$	5,083
Non-compete agreements	3,850		2,992		858
Technology/tradename	7,810		5,579		2,231
Total	$	28,148	$	19,976	$	8,172

Amortization expense for the three months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003 was $2.4 million and $1.4 million, respectively and $6.3 million and $3.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively. Estimated amortization expense for the remaining life of the intangible assets, based on intangible assets as of September 30, 2004, is as follows (in thousands):

Year
2004	$	2,251
2005	7,421
2006	6,339
2007	1,652
Total	$	17,663

DIGITAL RIVER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

4. STOCK BASED COMPENSATION

At September 30, 2004, we had two stock-based employee compensation plans, which are described more fully in Note 7 of our 2003 Annual Report. We account for these plans under the recognition and measurement principles of Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” and related interpretations. No stock-based employee compensation cost is reflected in net income, as all options granted under these plans had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of the grant.

We have elected to apply the disclosure-only provisions of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” as amended by SFAS No. 148. Accordingly, we account for stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value method prescribed in APB Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” and related interpretations. Compensation cost for stock options is measured as the excess, if any, of the fair value of our common stock at the date of grant over the stock option exercise price.

The following table illustrates the effect on net income and net income per share if we had applied the fair value recognition provision of Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” to stock-based employee compensation (in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2004			2003			2004			2003
Net income, as reported	$	8,126		$	4,741		$	22,496		$	11,530
Deduct: Total stock-based compensation determined under fair value based method for all awards	(6,369		)	(3,335		)	(19,909		)	(9,040		)
Adjusted net income fair value method for all stock-based awards	$	1,757		$	1,406		$	2,587		$	2,490

Basic income per share – as reported	$	0.25		$	0.16		$	0.70		$	0.40

Diluted income per share – as reported	$	0.23		$	0.14		$	0.63		$	0.36

Basic income per share – SFAS No. 123 adjusted	$	0.05		$	0.05		$	0.08		$	0.09

Diluted income per share – SFAS No. 123 adjusted	$	0.05		$	0.04		$	0.07		$	0.08

The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using the following weighted average assumptions:

	Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2004	2003
Risk-free interest rate	4%	3%
Expected life (years)	1-3	5
Volatility factor	1.3	1.4
Expected dividends	—	—

DIGITAL RIVER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

5. ACQUISITIONS AND EARN-OUT ARRANGEMENTS

In April 2004 we acquired element 5 AG, a privately held company based in Germany. Under the terms of the acquisition, we paid $120 million in cash to acquire all of the outstanding shares of capital stock of element 5. We also may pay up to an additional $2.5 million in cash based on element 5’s operating performance over the first 24 months subsequent to the acquisition. Such earn-out amounts, if paid, will be recorded as goodwill as they are considered incremental to the purchase price.

The purchase price of $120 million has been preliminarily allocated to $1.1 million of tangible net assets acquired, with the remaining portion, including transaction costs incurred, to be allocated between goodwill and certain separable intangible assets. The allocation of the excess purchase price, over the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed, to goodwill is based upon a preliminary analysis. Upon completion of a final purchase price allocation, an additional portion of the excess purchase price may be allocated to certain intangibles that are separable from goodwill or arise from contractual or legal rights.

In the second quarter of 2004, in connection with our acquisition of element 5, we began implementation of a plan intended to eliminate duplication of resources within the consolidated company. The plan includes the elimination of customer service positions at element 5’s Greenburg, Pennsylvania customer service center and the termination of the Greenburg facility lease by the end of the third quarter of 2004. As of September 30, 2004, we had included $1.0 million as part of the acquisition cost of element 5 related to this plan. The following table provides detail on the activity and our remaining accrual balance by category as of September 30, 2004 (in thousands):

	Accrual June 30, 2004		Net Additions		Charges			Accrual September 30, 2004
Employee severance costs	$	700	$	0	$	(400	)	$	300
Facilities consolidation	200		100		(200		)	100
Total	$	900	$	100	$	(600	)	$	400

On June 1, 2004, we announced that we acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Fireclick, Inc., a leading provider of Web-analysis solutions for online retailers. Under the terms of the agreement, we paid $7.5 million in cash. The agreement also provides Fireclick the opportunity for an earn-out based on our achieving certain revenue and profitability targets attributable to Fireclick over the course of the three years following the closing of the acquisition. Such earn-out amounts, if paid, will be recorded as goodwill as they are considered incremental to the purchase price.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2003, we acquired certain assets and liabilities of Metatec International, Inc., Hartsell Holdings, Inc., d/b/a/ Infocon America Corporation, and The Registration Network, also known as Reg.Net.

The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the operating results of each business from the date of acquisition. The following unaudited pro forma condensed results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003 have been prepared as if each of the acquisitions from the nine months ended September 30, 2004 and 2003 had occurred on January 1, 2003 (in thousands, except per share amounts):

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2004			2003			2004		2003

Revenue	$	39,439		$	30,851		$	114,600	86,213
Income from operations	7,809			2,291			20,319		4,104
Net income	8,126			2,420			20,228		4,279

Basic net income per share	$		0.25	$		0.08	$	0.63	$	0.15
Diluted net income per share	$		0.23	$		0.07	$	0.57	$	0.13

This financial information does not purport to represent results that would actually have been obtained if the transactions had been completed on January 1, 2003 or any future results that may be realized.

DIGITAL RIVER, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

6. LONG-TERM DEBT

On April 16, 2004, in connection with our acquisition of element 5, we established a $45 million secured revolving credit facility with Harris Trust and Savings Bank. This facility was repaid in full and terminated in connection with the sale and issuance of our 1.25% convertible senior notes on June 1, 2004.

On June 1, 2004 we sold and issued $175 million in aggregate principal amount of 1.25% convertible senior notes due January 1, 2024, in a private, unregistered offering. The notes were sold at 100% of their principal amount. The initial purchasers exercised in full their option to purchase up to an additional $20 million in aggregate principal amount of the notes on June 30, 2004, which purchase transaction closed on July 6, 2004.

We are required to pay interest on the notes on January 1 and July 1 of each year beginning January 1, 2005. The notes bear interest at a rate of 1.25% and, if specified conditions are met, are convertible into our common stock at a conversion price of $44.063 per share. The notes may be surrendered for conversion under certain circumstances, including the satisfaction of a market price condition, such that the price of our common stock reaches a specified threshold; the satisfaction of a trading price condition, such that the trading price of the notes falls below a specified level; the redemption of the notes by us, the occurrence of specified corporate transactions, as defined in the related indenture; and the occurrence of a fundamental change, as defined in the related indenture. The initial conversion price is equivalent to a conversion rate of approximately 22.6948 shares per $1,000 of principal amount of the notes. We will adjust the conversion price if certain events occur, as specified in the related indenture, such as the issuance of our common stock as a dividend or distribution or the occurrence of a stock subdivision or combination. In addition, contingent interest is required to be paid to holders if certain conditions are met. If a fundamental change, such as a change in our control, as defined in the related indenture, occurs on or before January 1, 2009, we may also be required to purchase the notes for cash and pay an additional make whole premium payable in our common stock upon the repurchase or conversion of the notes in connection with the fundamental change. Holders of the notes have the right to require us to repurchase their notes prior to maturity on January 1, 2009, 2014 and 2019. We have the right to redeem the notes, under certain circumstances, on or after July 1, 2007 and prior to January 1, 2009, and we may redeem the notes at anytime on or after January 1, 2009.

A portion of the net proceeds of the offering was used to repay our senior secured revolving credit facility with Harris Trust and Savings Bank. The balance will be used for general corporate purposes, including working capital, capital expenditures, potential future acquisitions, investments, and the potential repurchase of shares of our common stock.

7. SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On November 1, 2004, we acquired all of the outstanding stock of BlueHornet Networks, Inc., a leading e-mail marketing technology and service provider. As consideration for the acquisition, we issued a total of 160,185 shares of our common stock to the BlueHornet shareholders and assumed debt obligations of BlueHornet totaling approximately $676,000. In addition, the shareholders of BlueHornet may receive additional payments of cash or our common stock, at our discretion, based on BlueHornet’s operating performance over the first 36 months subsequent to the acquisition.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

We note that, except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed below contain forward-looking statements that involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. We expressly disclaim any obligation to update this information or publicly release any revision or reflect events or circumstances after the date of this report. Such factors include, among others: our limited operating history and variability of operating results, possibility of future losses, risks associated with electronic software delivery, dependence on the Internet and growth in electronic commerce and Internet infrastructure development, dependence on software publishers, dependence on online retailers, system development and electronic commerce security risks, rapid technological changes, competition in the electronic commerce industry, the importance of attracting and retaining personnel, management of our growth, integration of acquired companies, dependence on key employees and other risk factors referenced in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.

Overview

We are a provider of comprehensive electronic commerce outsourcing solutions. We were incorporated in February 1994 and commenced offering products for sale through our clients’ Web stores in August 1996. From inception through August 1996, we had no sales, and our activities related primarily to the development of our proprietary technology platform, known as CNS. In 1996, we began to focus our business development efforts on the software industry, building our inventory of software products through contracts with software publishers. In 1997, we began to develop software distribution relationships through contracts with online retailers. As of September 30, 2004, we had more than 36,000 software publisher clients and online channel partners. In late 1998, we began to offer our comprehensive electronic commerce outsourcing services in the form of a transaction fee-based e-commerce service to clients outside of the software industry. As of September 30, 2004, we were providing electronic commerce services such as Web commerce development and hosting, transaction processing, fraud screening, digital delivery, integration to physical fulfillment, merchandising services, analytical marketing and customer service to over 230 physical goods clients, as well as operating more than 14,000 small business physical goods sites.

Prior to January 1, 2004, we managed our physical goods clients through a division (formerly our E-Business Services Division) that was separate from our Software and Digital Commerce Services Division. Beginning January 1, 2004, this divisional structure was consolidated, and we announced that we will no longer report our activities as separate business segments. Nonetheless, we remain committed to serving existing and new clients in the important vertical market of physical goods.

We have approximately eight years of operating history upon which investors may evaluate our business and prospects. Until 2003, we incurred significant operating losses, and as of September 30, 2004, we had an accumulated deficit of $64.0 million. We intend to expend financial and management resources on the development of additional services, sales and marketing, technology and operations to support larger-scale operations and greater service offerings. Although we expect to generate positive cash flow from operations in 2004, there can be no assurance that our revenue will increase or even continue at its current level or that we will maintain profitability or generate cash from operations in future periods.

Our prospects must be considered in light of the risks, expenses and difficulties frequently encountered by companies in new and rapidly evolving markets such as electronic commerce. To address these risks, we must, among other things, attract and retain software publishers and online retailers as clients, attract and retain physical goods clients, introduce new Web sites, Web stores or services, continue to upgrade and develop our systems and infrastructure to meet emerging market needs and remain competitive in our service offerings, and retain and attract personnel commensurate with our business needs. There can be no assurance that we will be successful in addressing these risks, and any failure to do so could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Our current and future expense levels are based largely on our planned operations and estimates of future revenue. Revenue and operating results generally depend on the volume and timing of orders received, which are difficult to forecast. We may be unable to adjust spending in a timely manner to compensate for any unexpected revenue shortfall. Accordingly, any significant shortfall in revenue could have an immediate adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. We are also likely to continue to see revenue fluctuate on a seasonal basis, which is typical for the software publishing market in general and for our existing physical goods clients. We believe that our first and fourth quarters tend to be seasonally stronger than our

second and third quarters due to the timing of demand for tax preparation software and the holiday season selling period. In addition, we believe that software publishers avoid new product releases in the summer months. In view of the rapidly evolving nature of our business, we are unable to accurately forecast our revenue and believe that period-to-period comparisons of our operating results are not necessarily meaningful and should not be relied upon as an indication of future performance.

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth certain items from our condensed consolidated statements of operations as a percentage of total revenue for the periods indicated.

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2004		2003		2004		2003
Revenue	100.0	%	100.0	%	100.0	%	100.0	%
Cost of Revenue:
Direct cost of services	4.1		3.2		3.5		3.7
Network and infrastructure	10.8		12.3		10.4		12.3
Gross Margin	85.1		84.5		86.1		84.0
Operating Expenses:
Sales and marketing	33.8		37.0		34.1		38.0
Product research and development	9.5		9.2		9.7		10.0
General and administrative	10.2		9.2		10.1		9.1
Depreciation and amortization	5.6		7.1		5.4		6.9
Amortization of acquisition related costs	6.2		5.3		5.9		5.2
Total operating expenses	65.3		67.8		65.2		69.2
Income from operations	19.8		16.7		20.9		14.8
Other income/(expense), net	0.8		1.0		0.3		0.8
Net income	20.6	%	17.7	%	21.2	%	15.6	%

REVENUE. Revenue increased to $39.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2004 from $26.7 million for the same period in the prior year, an increase of $12.7 million, or 47.4%. For the nine months ended September 30, 2004 revenue totaled $106.2 million, an increase of $32.1 million, or 43.3%, from revenue of $74.1 million recorded in the same period of the prior year. The increase was primarily attributable to higher online activity across our client base, growth in the number of software publishers and online retailer clients, increased international sites, and accretive acquisitions.

International sales represented approximately 29% and 24% of total revenue in the three month periods ended September 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively, and approximately 29% and 23% of total revenue for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively. We expect that this percentage will continue to increase on a year over year basis.

GROSS MARGIN. Cost of revenue, which consists of direct cost of services and network and infrastructure costs (both shown in this paragraph and table above exclusive of depreciation and amortization expense), increased to $5.9 million and $14.7 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004 from $4.1 million and $11.8 million for the same periods in the prior year. The gross profit margin increased in the three months ended September 30, 2004 to 85.1% from 84.5% for the same period in the prior year, but decreased 69 basis points, a slight sequential decrease from the second quarter of 2004’s profit margin of 85.8%. For the nine months ended September 30, 2004 gross profit margin increased to 86.1% from 84.0% for the same period in the prior year. The quarter over quarter and year over year increases in gross margin were primarily due to leveraging our infrastructure over significantly more revenue and clients. We believe that electronic commerce and related services are becoming more competitive. Accordingly, we may have to reduce our pricing or alter our pricing structure and policies in the future and any such change could reduce our gross margins.

SALES AND MARKETING. Sales and marketing expense consists primarily of personnel and related expenses, advertising and promotional expenses, credit card chargebacks and bad debt expense, and credit card transaction fees. Sales and marketing expense increased to $13.3 million and $36.2 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004 from $9.9 million and $28.1 million for the same periods in the prior year, an increase of $3.4 million, or 34.8%, and $8.1 million, or 28.7%, respectively. The increase primarily resulted from credit card fees and chargeback costs directly associated with the increase in revenue and additional sales and marketing personnel and related expenses. As a percentage of revenue, sales and marketing expense was 33.8% and 34.1%, respectively, in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004, compared to 37.0% and 38.0%, respectively, for the same periods in the prior year, primarily reflecting our increased revenue. We expect sales and marketing expenses to increase in absolute terms and decline as a percentage of revenue over time.

PRODUCT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. Product research and development expense consists primarily of personnel and related expenses and consulting costs associated with developing and enhancing our CNS platform and related internal systems. Product research and development expense increased to $3.7 million and $10.3 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004 from $2.4 million and $7.4 million for the same periods in the prior year, an increase of $1.3 million, or 52.5%, and $2.9 million, or 38.7%, respectively. The increase was primarily driven by increases in personnel-related expenses, partially offset by reductions in outside consulting fees. During the third quarter of 2004, we continued to advance our new self-service, remote-control technology, as well as the international and e-marketing capabilities on our next-generation e-commerce platform. We capitalized approximately $0.7 million and $1.6 million of software development costs related to these efforts in the three and nine month periods ending September 30, 2004. As a percentage of revenue, product research and development expense was 9.5% and 9.7% in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004, compared to 9.2% and 10.0%, respectively, for the same periods in the prior year. We expect product research and development costs to increase in absolute dollars but decline slightly on a percentage basis as revenues increase.

GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE. General and administrative expense consists primarily of executive, accounting and administrative personnel and related expenses, including professional fees and investor relations expenses. General and administrative expenses increased to $4.0 million and $10.7 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004 from $2.5 million and $6.7 million for the same periods in the prior year, an increase of $1.6 million, or 63.6%, and $4.0 million, or 59.3%, respectively. The increase resulted primarily from professional and legal fees and audit and tax services associated with compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and related rules and regulations, foreign governance compliance, and ongoing litigation expenses. As a percentage of revenue, general and administrative expense was 10.2% and 10.1% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004, compared to 9.2% and 9.1%, respectively, for the same periods in the prior year. We expect general and administrative expense will increase in absolute dollars over time as we continue to build infrastructure to support our business and comply with new governmental regulations. As a percentage of revenue, general and administrative expense is expected to decline over time.

AMORTIZATION OF ACQUISITION-RELATED COSTS. Amortization of acquisition related costs consists of amortization of other intangible assets recorded from our acquisitions over the last three years. Amortization of intangible assets was $2.4 million and $6.3 million, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2004 compared to $1.4 million and $3.9 million for the same periods in the prior year. The increase was due to additional amortizable assets acquired throughout 2003 and the second quarter of 2004.

OTHER INCOME/(EXPENSE), NET. Other income/(expense), net consists of interest income on our cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments, interest expense on debt financing obligations, currency gain or loss from remeasured foreign transactions or assets from their native currency to their functional currency, as well as gain or loss on the sale of investments.

INCOME TAXES. We paid no income taxes in any reported period due to utilization of net operating losses and recognized no income tax expense because we have fully reserved for deferred tax assets related to the net operating losses. We had net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $88.0 million as of September 30, 2004. Included in this amount is approximately $64.5 million of deductions resulting from disqualifying dispositions of stock options. When these deductions relating to disqualifying dispositions are realized for financial statement purposes they will not result in a reduction in income tax expense, rather the benefit will be recorded as additional paid-in-capital. These income tax net operating loss carryforwards expire beginning in the year 2009. Deductions from disqualifying dispositions of stock options are included in net operating loss carryforwards with a corresponding valuation allowance. Because of the uncertainty of future realization, a valuation allowance equal to the deferred tax asset has been recorded.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of September 30, 2004, we had $191.4 million of cash and cash equivalents, $66.1 million of short-term investments and working capital of approximately $178.6 million. Our primary source of internal liquidity is our operating activities. During the nine months ended September 30, 2004, our operations generated $57.8 million of cash compared to $38.2 million for the same period of the prior year. The improvement was mainly due to an increase in net income and an increase in accounts payable, offset by an increase in accounts receivable. Net cash used in investing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2004 totaled $168.0 million. This was comprised of net investments in acquisitions of $125.9 million, net purchases of investments of $36.1 million and investments in equipment of $6.1 million. In April 2004, we acquired element 5 AG, a privately held company based in Germany. Under the terms of the acquisition, we paid $120 million in cash to acquire all of the outstanding shares of capital stock of element 5. On June 1, 2004, we announced that we acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed certain liabilities of Fireclick, Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, we paid $7.5 million in cash. Net cash provided by financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2004 totaled $199.4 million. This was comprised of $188.4 million from the sale of our 1.25% convertible senior notes and $11.0 million from the sale of stock through the exercise of stock options and purchases through the employee stock purchase plan.

Our principal commitments consist of interest and principal on our convertible senior notes and long-term obligations outstanding under operating leases. Although we have no material commitments for capital expenditures, we anticipate continued capital expenditures consistent with our anticipated growth in operations, infrastructure, and personnel as well as those which may arise in connection with our integration of element 5 and Fireclick, Inc. We further anticipate that our expenditures on product development will be consistent with our anticipated growth in operations as well as any requirements which may arise in connection with our integration of element 5 and Fireclick, Inc. We also anticipate that we will continue to experience growth in our operating expenses for the foreseeable future and that our operating expenses will be a material use of our cash resources.

Contractual Commitments


	Payment due by period (in thousands)
Contractual Obligations	Total Amount Committed			Oct-Dec 2004			2005-2006			2007-2008			2009 and Thereafter
Operating Lease Obligations	$		5,474	$	508		$	2,739		$	1,342		$			885
Convertible Senior Notes	$	242,714		$	1,401		$	4,875		$	4,875		$		231,563
Total	$	248,188		$		1,909	$		7,614	$		6,217	$	232,448

We expect to continue to evaluate and consider a wide array of potential strategic transactions, including business combinations and acquisitions of businesses, products, services and other assets as well as licenses of technology related to our current business. At any given time, we may be engaged in discussions or negotiations with respect to one or more such transactions. Any such transactions could have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows. There is no assurance that any such discussions or negotiations will result in the consummation of any transaction. The process of integrating any acquisition may create unforeseen challenges for our operational, financial and management information systems, as well as unforeseen expenditures and other risks, including diversion of management’s attention from other business concerns, the potential loss of key customers, employees and business partners, difficulties in managing facilities and employees in different geographic areas, and difficulties in entering markets in which we have no or limited direct prior experience and where competitors in such markets have stronger market positions. In addition, an acquisition may cause us to assume liabilities or become subject to litigation. Further, there can be no assurance that we will realize a positive return on any acquisition or that future acquisitions will not be dilutive to our current shareholders’ percentage ownership or to earnings. We have allocated significant valuation in the form of goodwill and intangibles for the companies we acquired in the past, which is subject to impairment testing on a regular basis. If the individual businesses do not perform as expected at the acquisition dates, we may incur impairment charges for goodwill, accelerated amortization of definite-lived intangible assets due to shortened expected lives of those assets, immediate write-offs and restructuring or other related expenses.

in full their option to purchase up to an additional $20 million in aggregate principal amount of the notes on June 30, 2004, which purchase transaction closed on July 6, 2004.

We believe that existing sources of liquidity and the results of our operations will provide adequate cash to fund our operations, although we may seek to raise additional capital. In January 2002, we filed a universal shelf registration statement with the SEC pursuant to which we could issue up to $100 million in common stock, preferred stock, debt securities and/or warrants. Of this amount, approximately $45 million was utilized to issue common stock in our July 2003 public offering leaving approximately $55 million available for future use. The sale of additional equity or convertible debt securities could result in additional dilution to our stockholders. There can be no assurances that financing will be available in amounts or on terms acceptable to us, if at all.

Item 3. Qualitative and Quantitative Disclosure About Market Risk

Interest Rate Risk

We maintain our portfolio of cash equivalents and short-term investments in a variety of securities, including government obligations and money market funds. Investments are classified as available for sale securities and carried at their market value with cumulative unrealized gains or losses recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income/(loss) within stockholders’ equity. As of September 30, 2004, all securities held had maturities of less than three years. A sharp rise in interest rates could have an adverse impact on the market value of certain securities in our portfolio. We do not currently hedge our interest rate exposure and do not enter into financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes or utilize derivative financial instruments.

Foreign Currency Risk

Our operations have been conducted primarily in the United States currency and as such have not been subject to material foreign currency exchange rate risk. However, the growth in our international operations is increasing our exposure to foreign currency fluctuations as well as other risks typical of international operations, including, but not limited to differing economic conditions, changes in political climate, differing tax structures and other regulations and restrictions. Accordingly, our future results could be materially adversely impacted by changes in these or other factors. For example, approximately one half of our recently acquired element 5’s revenue is in euros and currencies other than U.S. dollars. As a result, a greater proportion of our revenues and earnings will now be subject to currency fluctuations. We translate income statement amounts that are denominated in foreign currency into U.S. dollars at the average exchange rates in each applicable period. To the extent the U.S. dollar weakens against foreign currencies, the translation of these foreign currency denominated transactions results in increased net revenues, operating expenses and net income. Conversely, our net revenues, operating expenses and net income will decrease when the U.S. dollar strengthens against foreign currencies. We do not currently have a currency hedging program to mitigate the effect of fluctuations of currency prices on our financial results.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

(a) Based on their evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures conducted as of September 30, 2004, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) are effective at the reasonable assurance level.

(b) This evaluation did not identify any change in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2004 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

Limitations on the Effectiveness of Controls

Our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal controls will prevent all error and fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within our company have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or by management override of the control. The design of any system of controls also is based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions; over time, control may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Beginning in August 2001, we and certain of our officers and directors were named as defendants in several class action shareholder complaints filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, now consolidated as In re Digital River, Inc. Initial Public Offering Securities Litigation, Case No. 01-CV-7355. Similar complaints, referred to here as the IPO Lawsuits, were filed in the same court against hundreds of other public companies, referred to here as the Issuers. In the consolidated amended complaint against us, the plaintiffs allege that we, certain of our officers and directors and the underwriters of our initial public offering, or IPO, violated Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933 based on allegations that our IPO registration statement and prospectus failed to disclose material facts regarding the compensation to be received by, and the stock allocation practices of, the IPO underwriters. The complaint also contains a claim for violation of Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 based on allegations that this omission constituted a deceit on investors. The plaintiffs seek unspecified monetary damages and other relief.

In July 2002, we joined in a global motion to dismiss the IPO Lawsuits filed by all of the Issuers (among others). In October 2002, the parties agreed to toll the statute of limitations with respect to certain of the named officers and directors until September 30, 2003 and on the basis of this agreement, our officers and directors were dismissed from the lawsuit without prejudice. In February 2003, the court issued a decision denying the motion to dismiss the Section 11 claims against us and almost all of the other Issuers and denying the motion to dismiss the Section 10(b) claims against us and many of the Issuers.

During the summer of 2003, we, along with a substantial majority of Issuers, indirectly participated in discussions with the plaintiffs and the Issuers’ respective insurers regarding a tentative settlement of the IPO Lawsuits. The terms of the tentative settlement would provide for, among other things, a release of the Issuers and their officers and directors from all further liability resulting from plaintiffs’ claims, and the assignment to plaintiffs of certain potential claims that the Issuers may have against their IPO underwriters. The tentative settlement also provides that, in the event that plaintiffs ultimately recover less than a guaranteed sum of $1 billion from the IPO underwriters, plaintiffs would be entitled to payment by each participating Issuer’s insurer of a pro rata share of any shortfall in the plaintiffs’ guaranteed recovery. In June 2003, pursuant to the authorization of a special litigation committee of our board of directors, we entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding reflecting the settlement terms described above. In September 2003, in connection with the possible settlement, our officers and directors who had entered tolling agreements with plaintiffs (described above) agreed to extend those agreements so that they would not expire prior to any settlement being finalized. In June 2004, we executed a final settlement agreement with the plaintiffs consistent with the terms of the memorandum of understanding. The settlement is still subject to a number of conditions, including action by the Court certifying a class action for settlement purposes and formally approving the settlement. The underwriters have opposed both the certification of the class and the judicial approval of the settlement. Pending definitive settlement, we continue to believe that the claims against us, our officers and directors are without merit and intend to defend against them vigorously.

In August 2001, an action was brought against us and other defendants in the U.S. District Court in the District of Columbia alleging infringement of United States Patent No. 6,014,651 owned by Christopher M. Crawford of Washington, D.C. Crawford alleges that we directly infringe the patent by the provision of online software purchase and delivery services, that we actively induce infringement of the patent by supporting and otherwise promoting our electronic software delivery services to others and that we contributorily infringed the patent by making, using, selling and offering to sell components of our electronic software delivery services.

Discovery reopened in February 2004, and is ongoing. In September 2004, we filed a motion for summary judgment and a supporting brief. This motion is not yet fully briefed. Although a number of co-defendants have settled with plaintiff Crawford, at this time, Crawford has not made a definitive demand for the resolution of this case. We believe that this lawsuit is without merit and intend to defend against it vigorously.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

In April 2001, the Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $5.0 million of our outstanding shares of common stock. Repurchases are at our discretion based on ongoing assessments of the capital needs of the business and the market price of our shares. No time limit was set for the completion of the repurchase program. In 2001, we spent $267,000 to repurchase our shares. During the year ended December 31, 2003 and the nine months ended September 30, 2004, no shares were repurchased under the repurchase program.

On June 1, 2004 we sold and issued $175 million in aggregate principal amount of 1.25% convertible senior notes due January 1, 2024, in a private, unregistered offering. The initial purchasers of the notes were Credit Suisse First Boston, Harris Nesbitt and RBC Capital Markets. The sale of the notes to the initial purchasers was exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, under Section 4(2) thereof, as a transaction not involving a public offering. The notes were reoffered in the United States to qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act. The notes were sold at 100% of their principal amount. The initial purchasers exercised in full their option to purchase up to an additional $20 million in aggregate principal amount of the notes on June 30, 2004, which purchase transaction closed on July 6, 2004. We received aggregate net proceeds of approximately $188 million from this offering.

Item 6. Exhibits

(a) Exhibits

EXHIBIT INDEX

EXHIBIT NUMBER		DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENTS

3.1	(1)	Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, as currently in effect.
3.2	(2)	Amended and Restated Bylaws, as currently in effect.
4.1	(3)	Specimen of Common Stock Certificate.
4.2	(4)	Indenture dated as of June 1, 2004 between Digital River, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as trustee, including therein the form of the Note.
31.1		Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2		Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1		Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2		Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

(1) Filed as Exhibits 3.1 and 3.3 to our Registration Statement on Form S-3, File No. 333-81626, filed on January 29, 2002, declared effective on February 12, 2002, and incorporated herein by reference.

(2) Filed as an exhibit to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000, filed on March 27, 2001, and incorporated herein by reference.

(3) Filed as an exhibit to our Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 333-56787, declared effective on August 11, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference.

(4) Filed as an exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on July 13, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Date:	November 9, 2004		DIGITAL RIVER, INC.

		By:	/s/ CARTER D. HICKS

			Carter D. Hicks
			Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

EXHIBIT INDEX

EXHIBIT NUMBER		DESCRIPTION OF DOCUMENTS

3.1	(1)	Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, as currently in effect.
3.2	(2)	Amended and Restated Bylaws, as currently in effect.
4.1	(3)	Specimen of Common Stock Certificate.
4.2	(4)	Indenture dated as of June 1, 2004 between Digital River, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as trustee, including therein the form of the Note.
31.1		Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2		Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1		Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2		Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

(2) Filed as an exhibit to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000, filed on March 27, 2001, and incorporated herein by reference.

(3) Filed as an exhibit to our Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 333-56787, declared effective on August 11, 1998, and incorporated herein by reference.

(4) Filed as an exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K, filed on July 13, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference.

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