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HUGHES ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Years Ended December 31,
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1999 1998 1997
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(Dollars in Millions)
Statement of Operations Data:
Total revenues $5,560.3 $3,480.6 $2,838.3
Total operating costs and expenses 5,988.3 3,526.8 2,794.8
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Operating profit (loss) (428.0) (46.2) 43.5
Other income (expense), net (232.0) (57.0) 330.6
Income tax provision (benefit) (236.9) (142.3) 162.0
Minority interests in net losses of subsidiaries 32.0 24.4 24.8
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Income (loss) from continuing operations before
extraordinary item and cumulative effect of
accounting change (391.1) 63.5 236.9
Income from discontinued operations, net
of taxes 99.8 196.4 170.6
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of
taxes - - 62.8
Extraordinary item, net of taxes - - (20.6)
Cumulative effect of account change, net of taxes - (9.2) -
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Net income (loss) (291.3) 250.7 449.7
Adjustments to exclude the effect of GM purchase
accounting adjustments 21.0 21.0 21.0
Preferred stock dividends (50.9) - -
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Earnings (Loss) Used for Computation of Available
Separate Consolidated Net Income (Loss) $ (321.2) $ 271.7 $ 470.7
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SELECTED SEGMENT DATA
Years Ended December 31,
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1999 1998 1997
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(Dollars in Millions)
Direct-To-Home Broadcast
Total Revenues $ 3,785.0 $ 1,816.1 $ 1,276.9
Operating Loss (292.1) (228.1) (254.6)
EBITDA (1) 19.9 (125.8) (168.5)
EBITDA Margin (1) 0.5% N/A N/A
Depreciation and Amortization $ 312.0 $ 102.3 $ 86.1
Segment Assets 9,056.6 2,190.4 1,408.7
Capital Expenditures (2) 516.9 230.8 105.6
Satellite Services
Total Revenues $ 810.6 $ 767.3 $ 629.9
Operating Profit 338.3 318.3 292.9
Operating Profit Margin 41.7% 41.5% 46.5%
EBITDA (1) $ 618.8 $ 553.3 $ 438.1
EBITDA Margin (1) 76.3% 72.1% 69.6%
Depreciation and Amortization $ 280.5 $ 235.0 $ 145.2
Segment Assets 5,984.7 5,890.5 5,682.4
Capital Expenditures (3) 956.4 921.7 625.7
Network Systems
Total Revenues $ 1,384.7 $ 1,076.7 $ 1,011.3
Operating Profit (Loss) (227.3) 10.9 74.1
Operating Profit Margin N/A 1.0% 7.3%
EBITDA (1) $ (178.1) $ 52.6 $ 106.1
EBITDA Margin (1) N/A 4.9% 10.5%
Depreciation and Amortization $ 49.2 $ 41.7 $ 32.0
Segment Assets 1,167.3 1,299.0 1,215.6
Capital Expenditures 35.0 40.0 43.1
Eliminations and Other
Total Revenues $ (420.0) $ (179.5) $ (79.8)
Operating Loss (246.9) (147.3) (68.9)
EBITDA (1) (237.9) (138.4) (71.9)
Depreciation and Amortization 9.0 8.9 (3.0)
Segment Assets 2,388.4 3,237.5 3,834.8
Capital Expenditures 157.0 136.3 (61.7)
Total
Total Revenues $ 5,560.3 $ 3,480.6 $ 2,838.3
Operating Profit (Loss) (428.0) (46.2) 43.5
EBITDA (1) 222.7 341.7 303.8
EBITDA Margin (1) 4.0% 9.8% 10.7%
Depreciation and Amortization $ 650.7 $ 387.9 $ 260.3
Total Assets 18,597.0 12,617.4 12,141.5
Capital Expenditures 1,665.3 1,328.8 712.7
Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform with the 1999
classifications.
(1) EBITDA (Earnings (Loss) Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and
Amortization) is the sum of operating profit (loss) and depreciation and
amortization. EBITDA margin is calculated by dividing EBITDA by total
revenues.
(2) Includes expenditures related to satellites amounting to $136.0 million in
1999 and $70.2 million in 1998.
(3) Includes expenditures related to satellites amounting to $532.8 million,
$726.3 million and $606.1 million, respectively. Also included in the 1999
and 1998 amounts are $369.5 million and $155.5 million, respectively,
related to the early buy-out of satellite sale-leasebacks.
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The following discussion excludes purchase accounting adjustments related
to General Motors' acquisition of Hughes.
This Annual Report may contain certain statements that Hughes believes are,
or may be considered to be, "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 generally can be
identified by use of statements that include phrases such as we "believe,"
"expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "foresee" or other similar words or
phrases. Similarly, statements that describe our objectives, plans or goals also
are forward-looking statements. All of these forward-looking statements are
subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results
to differ materially from those contemplated by the relevant forward-looking
statement. The principal important risk factors which could cause actual
performance and future actions to differ materially from forward-looking
statements made herein include economic conditions, product demand and market
acceptance, government action, local political or economic developments in or
affecting countries where Hughes has operations, ability to obtain export
licenses, competition, ability to achieve cost reductions, technological risk,
limitations on access to distribution channels, the success and timeliness of
satellite launches, in-orbit performance of satellites, ability of customers to
obtain financing and Hughes' ability to access capital to maintain its financial
flexibility. Additionally, Hughes and its 81% owned subsidiary, PanAmSat
Corporation ("PanAmSat"), have experienced satellite anomalies in the past and
may experience satellite anomalies in the future that could lead to the loss or
reduced capacity of such satellites that could materially affect Hughes'
operations. Readers are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating
the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this
Annual Report are made only as of the date of this Annual Report and we
undertake no obligation to publicly update these forward-looking statements to
reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
General
Business Overview
The continuing operations of Hughes are comprised of the following segments:
Direct-To-Home Broadcast, Satellite Services and Network Systems. The
discontinued operations of Hughes consist of its satellite systems manufacturing
businesses, which in January 2000, Hughes agreed to sell to The Boeing Company.
Also included in discontinued operations for 1997 is the Avicom in-flight
entertainment business, which was sold to Rockwell Collins, Inc. in December
1997. These transactions are discussed more fully below in "Liquidity and
Capital Resources - Acquisitions, Investments and Divestitures."
Hughes' financial information does not include the business of Delco
Electronics Corporation ("Delco") or Hughes' defense electronics business.
These businesses were divested as part of Hughes' recapitalization in December
1997, as more fully discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements.
The Direct-To-Home Broadcast segment consists primarily of the United States
and Latin America DIRECTV businesses, which provide digital multi-channel
entertainment. The DIRECTV U.S. operations grew significantly during 1999 with
Hughes' acquisition of the 2.3 million subscriber direct broadcast satellite
medium-power business of PRIMESTAR in April 1999 and Hughes' acquisition of
United States Satellite Broadcasting ("USSB"), a provider of premium
subscription programming services, in May 1999. DIRECTV intends to continue to
operate the medium-power PRIMESTAR business, PRIMESTAR by DIRECTV, through the
end of 2000. During such time, the medium-power subscribers will continue to be
offered the opportunity to transition to the high-power DIRECTV service. The
USSB acquisition provided DIRECTV with 25 channels of video programming,
including premium networks such as HBO, Showtime, Cinemax and The Movie Channel,
which are now being offered to DIRECTV's subscribers. The results of operations
for PRIMESTAR and USSB have been included in Hughes' financial information since
their dates of acquisition. See Note 17 to the financial statements and
"Liquidity and Capital Resources - Acquisitions, Investments and Divestitures,"
below, for further discussion of these transactions.
In addition, DIRECTV U.S. launched local broadcast network services in the
fourth quarter of 1999. Currently, DIRECTV is providing major local broadcast
networks to 23 U.S. markets and plans to increase these markets to at least 25
in the first half of 2000. DIRECTV U.S. also launched foreign language
programming in seven U.S. cities through its DIRECTV Para Todos /TM/ service,
which currently provides programming packages with up to 21 Spanish special
interest channels combined with up to 77 English channels. DIRECTV expects to
expand the DIRECTV Para Todos service nationwide in the first half of 2000 and
to expand its programming in other languages. The launch of these services did
not materially affect revenues in 1999, but is expected to result in increased
revenues in 2000 and thereafter.
The Latin America DIRECTV businesses are comprised of Galaxy Latin America,LLC
("GLA"), Hughes' 78% owned subsidiary that provides DIRECTV services to 27
countries in Latin America and the Caribbean Basin; SurFin Ltd. ("SurFin"), a
company 75% owned by Hughes, that provides financing of subscriber receiver
equipment to certain GLA operating companies; Grupo Galaxy Mexicana, S.R.L. de
C.V. ("GGM"), the exclusive distributor of DIRECTV in Mexico which was acquired
in February 1999; and Galaxy Brasil, Ltda. ("GLB"), the exclusive distributor of
DIRECTV in Brazil, which was acquired in July 1999. The results of operations
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for SurFin, GGM, and GLB have been included in Hughes' financial information
since their dates of acquisition. See Note 17 to the financial statements and
"Liquidity and Capital Resources - Acquisitions, Investments and Divestitures,"
below, for further discussion of these transactions.
Also included as part of the non-operating results of the Direct-To-Home
Broadcast segment is DIRECTV Japan, a company 42.2% owned by Hughes that
provides DIRECTV services in Japan. On March 1, 2000, Hughes announced that
DIRECTV Japan's operations would be discontinued and that its subscribers would
migrate to SkyPerfecTV, a company in Japan providing direct-to-home satellite
broadcasting. In connection with this transaction, Hughes will receive an
ownership interest in SkyPerfecTV. See "Liquidity and Capital
Resources-Acquisitions, Investments and Divestitures," below, for further
discussion.
In June 1999, Hughes announced a new strategic alliance with AOL to develop
and market digital entertainment and Internet services nationwide. This alliance
is expected to accelerate subscriber growth and revenue per subscriber for
DIRECTV, DirecPC(R) and eventually the new broadband services to be delivered
via Spaceway(TM). As part of this alliance, Hughes and AOL plan to introduce two
new enhanced TV and Internet-based interactive services in 2000. The first is a
combination television receiver that will allow the consumer not only to receive
DIRECTV's extensive programming, but also to access "AOL TV," a new service that
will bring AOL's extensive interactive and Internet content to the consumer's
television. The second is a high-speed Internet service called "AOL Plus via
DirecPC" that will be delivered using Hughes Network Systems' DirecPC satellite
network. Additionally, Hughes and AOL also plan to jointly develop new services
and content for DIRECTV.
The Satellite Services segment consists of PanAmSat, Hughes' 81% owned
subsidiary. PanAmSat provides satellite services to its customers primarily
through long-term operating lease contracts for the full or partial use of
satellite transponder capacity. In May 1997, Hughes and PanAmSat Corporation
merged their respective satellite service operations into a new publicly-held
company, which retained the name PanAmSat Corporation. As a result of this
merger, Hughes obtained a 71.5% ownership interest in PanAmSat. Since the date
of the merger, Hughes has included PanAmSat's results of operations in its
financial information. In May 1998, Hughes purchased an additional 9.5%
interest in PanAmSat, increasing Hughes' ownership to 81%. See Note 17 to the
financial statements and the "Liquidity and Capital Resources - Acquisitions,
Investments and Divestitures" section, below, for further discussion of these
transactions.
The Network Systems segment consists of Hughes Network Systems ("HNS"), a
manufacturer of DIRECTV receiver equipment and provider of satellite and
wireless communications ground equipment and business communications services.
In December 1999, HNS recorded a pre-tax non-operating gain of approximately
$39.4 million resulting from the sale of securities of its 56.1% owned
subsidiary, Hughes Software Systems Private Limited ("HSS"), in conjunction with
HSS' initial public offering in India. In January 2000, Hughes announced the
discontinuation of its mobile cellular and narrowband local loop product lines
at HNS. As a result of this decision, HNS recorded a fourth quarter 1999 pre-tax
charge to continuing operations of $272.1 million. The charge represents the
write-off of receivables and inventories, licenses, software and equipment with
no alternative use.
The Network Systems segment was also affected in February 1999 by a
notification received by Hughes from the Department of Commerce that it intended
to deny a U.S. government export license that Hughes was required to obtain in
connection with its contract with Asia-Pacific Mobile Telecommunications
Satellite Pte. Ltd. ("APMT") for the provision of a satellite-based mobile
telecommunications system. As a result, APMT and Hughes terminated the contract
on April 9, 1999, resulting in a pre-tax charge to Hughes' earnings of $92.0
million in the first quarter of 1999. Of the $92.0 million charge, $11.0
million was attributable to the Network Systems segment and the remainder to
Hughes Space and Communications which is included in discontinued operations.
The charge represented the write-off of receivables and inventory, with no
alternative use, related to the contract.
Satellite Fleet
At December 31, 1999, Hughes had a fleet of 25 satellites, five owned by
DIRECTV and 20 owned and operated by PanAmSat. The satellite fleet was expanded
in the fourth quarter of 1999 with the launch of DTV-1R and Galaxy-XI. DTV-1R
was placed into service at DIRECTV's 101 degree west longitude orbital slot and
an existing satellite, DBS-1, was moved to DIRECTV's 110 degree west longitude
orbital slot. The DTV-1R satellite adds additional capacity for DIRECTV U.S.'
basic programming and local network channels. Galaxy-XI will become an integral
component of PanAmSat's Galaxy cable neighborhood and is expected to be
operational in the first half of 2000.
PanAmSat expects to add additional satellites as part of its comprehensive
satellite expansion and restoration plan adopted in 1998. The additional
satellites are intended to meet the expected demand for additional satellite
capacity, replace capacity affected by satellite anomalies, and provide added
backup to existing capacity. In connection with this plan, two satellites were
successfully launched, Galaxy-XI in 1999 and Galaxy-XR in January 2000. In
addition, five satellites are now under construction for PanAmSat by Hughes
Space and Communications. PanAmSat expects to launch four of these satellites
in 2000 and one in 2001.
In the third quarter of 2000, DIRECTV U.S. expects to launch DIRECTV 5, which
will replace the DIRECTV 4 satellite located at 119 degree west longitude.
DIRECTV U.S. has also contracted with Hughes
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Space and Communications to build DIRECTV 4S, a high-powered spot-beam satellite
that will provide additional capacity for new local channel service or other new
services beginning in 2002.
On March 17, 1999, Hughes announced its intention to make an initial
investment of $1.4 billion in the Spaceway satellite system. The Spaceway
system, when completed, will provide high-speed, two-way communications of
video, voice and data directly to companies and individual consumers. Hughes
expects that this initial investment will allow it to construct three high-
powered satellites to provide broadband network services ``on demand'' for
video-conferencing, data transfer and other purposes in North America by 2003.
Hughes is currently assessing the possibility of providing Spaceway services to
most of the world using high-orbit satellites as well as complementary services
from a low-orbit system. These subsequent phases would require significant
additional investment.
Hughes' in-orbit satellites are subject to the risk of failing prematurely due
to, among other things, mechanical failure, collision with objects in space or
an inability to maintain proper orbit. Satellites are subject to the risk of
launch delay and failure, destruction and damage while on the ground or during
launch and failure to become fully operational once launched. Delays in the
production or launch of a satellite or the complete or partial loss of a
satellite, in-orbit or during launch, could have a material adverse impact on
the operation of Hughes' businesses. With respect to both in-orbit and launch
problems, insurance carried by PanAmSat and Hughes does not compensate for
business interruption or loss of future revenues or customers. Hughes has, in
the past, experienced technical anomalies on some of its satellites. Service
interruptions caused by these anomalies, depending on their severity, could
result in claims by affected customers for termination of their transponder
agreements, cancellation of other service contracts or the loss of other
customers.
Results of Operations
1999 compared to 1998
Overall
Revenues. Revenues increased 59.8% to $5,560.3 million in 1999 from $3,480.6
million in 1998. The Direct-To-Home Broadcast segment was the primary
contributor to the growth in revenues resulting from record subscriber growth in
both the U.S. and Latin America DIRECTV businesses and from additional revenues
for the U.S. DIRECTV businesses from the PRIMESTAR and USSB acquisitions. Also
contributing to the growth in revenues were increased sales of DIRECTV receiver
equipment at the Network Systems segment.
Operating Costs and Expenses. Operating costs and expenses grew to $5,988.3
million in 1999 from $3,526.8 million in 1998. Broadcast programming and other
costs increased $863.7 million during 1999 due primarily to the added costs for
the PRIMESTAR by DIRECTV and premium channel services. Cost of products sold
increased $348.0 million in 1999 from 1998 due to the increased sales of DIRECTV
receiver equipment discussed above and the write-off of $91.5 million of
inventory associated with the discontinued wireless product lines at the Network
Systems segment. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by
$987.0 million due primarily to increased costs at the Direct-To-Home Broadcast
segment for subscriber acquisition costs and added costs for the PRIMESTAR by
DIRECTV business and a charge of $180.6 million at the Network Systems
segment resulting from the write-off of receivables, licenses and equipment
associated with the discontinued wireless product lines. Depreciation and
amortization increased $262.8 million in 1999 over 1998 due primarily to added
goodwill, intangibles and property, plant and equipment resulting from the
acquisitions discussed above, and additions to PanAmSat's satellite fleet.
EBITDA. Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization
("EBITDA"). EBITDA is defined as operating profit (loss), plus depreciation and
amortization. EBITDA is not presented as an alternative measure of operating
results or cash flow from operations, as determined in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles. However, Hughes believes EBITDA is a meaningful
measure of Hughes' performance and that of its business units. EBITDA is a
performance measurement commonly used by other communications, entertainment and
media service providers and therefore can be used to analyze and compare Hughes'
financial performance to that of its competitors. EBITDA is also a measurement
used for certain of Hughes' debt covenants and is used by rating agencies in
determining credit ratings. EBITDA does not give effect to cash used for debt
service requirements and thus does not reflect funds available for investment in
the business of Hughes, dividends or other discretionary uses. EBITDA margin is
calculated by dividing EBITDA by total revenues.
EBITDA declined to $222.7 million in 1999 from $341.7 million in 1998. The
decline was attributable to charges incurred at the Network Systems segment
which included the $272.1 million charge related to the discontinued wireless
product lines and the $11.0 million write-off related to the termination of the
APMT contract. These declines were offset by an increase in EBITDA of $145.7
million at the Direct-To-Home Broadcast segment and $65.5 million at the
Satellite Services segment.
Operating Loss. Hughes' operating loss was $428.0 million in 1999, compared
to $46.2 million in 1998. The increased operating loss resulted from the
decrease in EBITDA, discussed above, and higher depreciation and amortization
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at the Direct-To-Home Broadcast segment resulting primarily from goodwill from
recent acquisitions.
Interest Income and Expense. Interest income declined to $27.0 million in 1999
compared to $112.3 million in 1998. This change resulted from a decline in cash
and cash equivalents. Interest expense increased to $122.7 million in 1999 from
$17.5 million in 1998. The increase in interest expense resulted from an
increase in debt and interest associated with liabilities for above-market
programming contracts assumed in the acquisitions of PRIMESTAR and USSB. The
changes in cash and cash equivalents and debt are discussed in more detail below
under "Liquidity and Capital Resources."
Other, Net. Other, net declined to a net expense of $136.3 million in 1999
from a net expense of $151.8 million in 1998. Other, net for 1999 included
losses from equity method investments of $189.2 million of which $134.9 million
related to DIRECTV Japan, offset by the gain of $39.4 million from the sale of
securities in the HSS initial public offering and other miscellaneous items.
Other, net for 1998 included losses from equity method investments of $128.3
million, of which $83.2 million related to DIRECTV Japan, and a provision of
$34.5 million for estimated losses associated with the bankruptcy filings of two
Network Systems segment customers. These losses were offset by the gains on the
sale of property and investments of about $15.0 million.
Income Taxes. Hughes recognized an income tax benefit of $236.9 million in
1999 compared to $142.3 million in 1998. The higher tax benefit in 1999
resulted primarily from higher losses from continuing operations. The income
tax benefit in 1998 included a favorable adjustment relating to an agreement
with the Internal Revenue Service regarding the treatment of research and
experimentation credits for the years 1983 through 1995.
Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations. Hughes reported a loss from
continuing operations in 1999 of $391.1 million compared with 1998 income from
continuing operations of $63.5 million.
Discontinued Operations. Revenues for the satellite systems manufacturing
businesses decreased to $2,240.7 million for 1999 from revenues of $2,820.4
million for 1998. Revenues, excluding intercompany transactions, were $1,780.4
million for 1999 and $2,483.3 million for 1998. The decrease in revenues was
principally due to contract revenue adjustments and delayed revenue recognition
that resulted from increased development costs and schedule delays on several
new product lines and decreased activity associated with the contract with ICO
Global Communications (Operations) Ltd.
The satellite systems manufacturing businesses reported an operating loss of
$0.6 million for 1999 compared to operating profit of $286.3 million for 1998.
The reported operating loss, excluding intercompany transactions, amounted to
$10.4 million for 1999 compared to operating profit of $295.3 million for 1998.
The 1999 operating loss included a pre-tax charge of $125.0 million that
resulted from increased development costs and schedule delays on several new
product lines, a one-time pre-tax charge of $81.0 million resulting from the
termination of the APMT contract and decreased activity associated with a
contract with ICO Global Communications (Operations) Ltd.
Hughes had maintained a lawsuit against the U.S. government since September
1973 regarding the U.S. government's infringement and use of a Hughes patent
covering `` Velocity Control and Orientation of a Spin Stabilized Body,''
principally satellites (the `` Williams patent''). On April 7, 1998, the U.S.
Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reaffirmed earlier decisions in the
Williams patent case, including an award of $114.0 million in damages, plus
interest. In March 1999, Hughes received a payment from the U.S. government as
a final settlement of the suit and as a result, recognized as income from
discontinued operations a pre-tax gain of $154.6 million.
Accounting Changes. In 1998, Hughes adopted American Institute of Certified
Public Accountants Statement of Position 98-5, Reporting on the Costs of Start-
Up Activities. Statement of Position 98-5 requires that all start-up costs
previously capitalized be written off and recognized as a cumulative effect of
accounting change, net of taxes, as of the beginning of the year of adoption. On
a prospective basis, these types of costs are required to be expensed as
incurred. The unfavorable cumulative effect of this accounting change at January
1, 1998 was $9.2 million after-tax.
Direct-To-Home Broadcast Segment
Revenues for the Direct-To-Home Broadcast segment more than doubled to
$3,785.0 million in 1999 from $1,816.1 million in 1998. Operating losses grew
to $292.1 million in 1999 from $228.1 million in 1998 while EBITDA increased to
$19.9 million in 1999 from negative $125.8 million in 1998.
United States. The DIRECTV U.S. businesses reported revenues of $3,404.6
million in 1999, more than twice the reported revenues of $1,604.1 million in
1998. The increase in revenues resulted from an increase in subscribers for the
high-power business and added revenues from PRIMESTAR by DIRECTV and premium
channel services. Subscribers for the high-power DIRECTV business increased by
2.2 million subscribers (1.6 million excluding PRIMESTAR conversions and
incremental subscribers from USSB) during 1999 to 6.7 million subscribers at the
end of 1999. Including PRIMESTAR by DIRECTV subscribers there were over 8
million subscribers at the end of 1999. Average monthly revenue per subscriber
for the high-power business increased to $58 for 1999 from $46 for 1998. This
increase resulted primarily from the addition of the premium channel services in
April of 1999.
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EBITDA for 1999 was $151.2 million in 1999 compared to negative $17.9 million
in 1998. The change in EBITDA resulted from the increased revenues that were
partially offset by increased subscriber acquisition costs and added operating
costs from the PRIMESTAR by DIRECTV and premium channel services. The DIRECTV
U.S. businesses reported an operating loss of $97.9 million in 1999 compared to
$100.0 million in 1998. The decreased operating loss resulted from increased
EBITDA which was generally offset by increased depreciation and amortization
that resulted from the PRIMESTAR and USSB acquisitions.
Latin America. Revenues for the Latin America DIRECTV businesses increased
82.3% to $315.3 million in 1999 from $173.0 million in 1998. The increase in
revenues reflects an increase in subscribers and the consolidation of the GGM,
GLB and SurFin businesses. Subscribers grew to 804,000 at the end of 1999 from
484,000 at the end of 1998. Average revenue per subscriber decreased to $36 in
1999 from $41 in 1998. The decline in average revenue per subscriber resulted
from currency devaluations in Brazil.
EBITDA was negative $105.6 million in 1999 compared to negative $93.0 million
in 1998. The change in EBITDA resulted primarily from additional losses from
the consolidation of GGM and GLB. The Latin America DIRECTV businesses incurred
an operating loss of $168.4 million in 1999 compared to $113.2 million in 1998.
The increased operating loss resulted from the decline in EBITDA and higher
depreciation and amortization that resulted from the GGM, GLB and SurFin
transactions.
Satellite Services Segment
Revenues increased for the Satellite Services segment by $43.3 million to
$810.6 million in 1999 from $767.3 million in 1998. This increase was primarily
due to increased operating lease revenues, partially offset by a decrease in
sales and sales-type lease revenues. Operating lease revenues, which reflect
long-term satellite service agreements from which PanAmSat derives revenues over
the duration of the contract, were 97% of total 1999 revenues and increased by
6.9% to $787.5 million from $736.7 million in 1998. Total sales and sales-type
lease revenues were $23.1 million for 1999 compared to $30.6 million for
1998.
EBITDA was $618.8 million compared to $553.3 million in 1998. The increase
was principally due to higher revenue that resulted from the commencement of new
service agreements on additional satellites placed into service in 1999 and
lower leaseback expense resulting from the exercise of certain early buy-out
opportunities under sale-leaseback agreements during 1999. Operating profit was
$338.3 million in 1999, an increase of $20.0 million over 1998. The increase
resulted from the higher EBITDA in 1999 offset by increased depreciation expense
resulting from increased capital from additions to the satellite fleet.
Backlog for the Satellite Services segment, which consists primarily of
operating leases on satellite transponders, was $4,856.3 million in 1999
compared to $4,461.9 million in 1998.
Network Systems Segment
Revenues for the Network Systems segment increased 28.6% to $1,384.7 million
in 1999 from $1,076.7 million in 1998. The higher revenues resulted from
greater shipments of DIRECTV receiver equipment. Shipments of DIRECTV receiver
equipment totaled about 2.1 million units in 1999 compared to about 0.7 million
units in 1998.
The Network Systems segment reported negative EBITDA of $178.1 million in 1999
compared to EBITDA of $52.6 million in 1998. The Network Systems segment
incurred an operating loss of $227.3 million in 1999 compared to operating
profit of $10.9 million in 1998. The decline in EBITDA and operating profit
resulted from the $272.1 million charge related to the discontinuation of the
wireless product lines, offset in part by the increased sales of DIRECTV
receiver equipment.
Backlog for the Network Systems segment, which consists primarily of private
business networks and satellite-based mobile telephony equipment orders, was
$996.0 million in 1999 compared to $1,333.4 million in 1998.
Eliminations and Other
The elimination of revenues increased to $420.0 million in 1999 from $179.5
million in 1998 due primarily to increased manufacturing subsidies received by
the Network Systems segment from the DIRECTV businesses which resulted from the
increased DIRECTV receiver equipment shipments.
Operating losses for "elimination and other" increased to $246.9 million in
1999 from $147.3 million in 1998. The increase was primarily due to increases in
eliminations of intercompany profit and corporate expenditures. The increased
intercompany profit elimination resulted from the increased intercompany sales
noted above and increased corporate expenditures resulted primarily from higher
pension and other employee costs.
1998 compared to 1997
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Overall
Revenues. Revenues in 1998 increased 22.6% to $3,480.6 million compared with
$2,838.3 million in 1997. Each of Hughes' business segments contributed to the
growth in revenue, which included continued strong subscriber growth in the
Direct-to-Home Broadcast segment, the effect of the PanAmSat merger and
increased operating lease revenues for video, data and Internet-related services
in the Satellite Services segment and increased sales of DIRECTV receiver
equipment in the Network Systems segment.
Operating Costs and Expenses. Operating costs and expenses increased to
$3,526.8 million in 1998 from $2,794.8 million in 1997. Broadcast programming
and other costs increased $299.1 million during 1998 due to increased
programming costs at the Direct-To-Home Broadcast segment and the effects of a
full year of costs from PanAmSat. The increase in costs of products sold of
$68.2 million during 1998 resulted primarily from the costs related to the
increased shipments of DIRECTV receiver equipment. Selling, general and
administrative expenses increased $237.1 million in 1998 due primarily to
increased marketing and subscriber acquisition costs in the Direct-to-Home
Broadcast segment and increased expenditures to support the growth in the
remaining business segments. The increase in depreciation and amortization
expense of $127.6 million in 1998 resulted from increased goodwill amortization
related to the PanAmSat transactions and increased capital expenditures in the
Direct-to-Home Broadcast and Satellite Services segments.
EBITDA increased slightly during 1998 to $341.7 million from $303.8 million in
1997. The increase in EBITDA resulted from the full year effects of PanAmSat
and improved EBITDA at DIRECTV U.S. These EBITDA improvements were offset by
higher corporate expenses, primarily related to pension and other employee
costs, and a decline in EBITDA in 1998 at the Network Systems segment due
principally to lower sales of wireless telephone systems and private business
networks in the Asia-Pacific region and provisions for estimated losses
associated with uncollectible amounts due from certain wireless customers.
Operating Profit (Loss). Hughes incurred an operating loss of $46.2 million in
1998 compared with operating profit of $43.5 million in 1997. This decline
resulted from increased goodwill amortization, resulting primarily from the
PanAmSat transactions, which more than offset the improvement in EBITDA.
Interest Income and Expense. Interest income increased to $112.3 million in
1998 compared to $33.0 million in 1997, due primarily to higher cash balances
resulting from the recapitalization of Hughes. Interest expense decreased $73.5
million to $17.5 million in 1998 versus $91.0 million in 1997 resulting from the
repayment of debt, arising from the PanAmSat merger, at the end of 1997.
Other, net. Other, net for 1998 relates primarily to losses from
unconsolidated subsidiaries of $128.3 million, attributable principally to
equity investments, including American Mobile Satellite Corporation and DIRECTV
Japan, and a provision for estimated losses associated with bankruptcy filings
by two customers of the Network Systems segment. Other, net for 1997 includes a
$489.7 million pre-tax gain recognized in connection with the May 1997 PanAmSat
merger offset by losses from unconsolidated subsidiaries of $72.2 million.
Income Taxes. Hughes recorded a tax benefit of $142.3 million in 1998 compared
to a tax provision of $162.0 million in 1997. Income taxes in 1998 benefited
from the favorable adjustment relating to a fourth quarter 1998 agreement with
the Internal Revenue Service regarding the treatment of research and
experimentation costs for the years 1983 through 1995 and also reflect the tax
benefit recorded for the losses incurred from continuing operations.
Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations. Income from continuing operations
was $63.5 million in 1998 compared with $236.9 million in 1997.
Discontinued Operations and Extraordinary Item. On December 15, 1997, Hughes
Avicom International, Inc. was sold to Rockwell Collins, Inc., resulting in an
after-tax gain of $62.8 million. Hughes recorded an extraordinary after-tax
charge of $20.6 million in 1997 related to the refinancing of PanAmSat's debt.
For additional information see Note 8 to the financial statements.
Also included in discontinued operations are the results of the satellite
systems manufacturing businesses. Revenues for the satellite systems
manufacturing businesses increased 13.2% in 1998 to $2,820.4 million from
$2,491.9 million in 1997. Revenues, excluding intercompany sales, were $2,483.3
million in 1998 compared to $2,290.0 million in 1997. The increase in revenues
resulted primarily from higher commercial satellite sales to customers such as
Thuraya Satellite Telecommunications Company, PanAmSat, ICO Global
Communications and Orion Asia Pacific Corporation. Operating profit for the
satellite systems manufacturing businesses in 1998 was $286.3 million, an
increase of 52.9% over $187.2 million in 1997. Operating profit, excluding
intercompany transactions, was $295.3 million in 1998 compared to $241.9 million
in 1997. The increase was primarily due to the higher commercial satellite sales
noted above.
Accounting Changes. In 1998, Hughes adopted American Institute of Certified
Public Accountants Statement of Position 98-5, Reporting on the Costs of Start-
Up Activities. Statement of Position 98-5 requires that all start-up costs
previously capitalized be written off and recognized as a cumulative effect of
accounting change, net of taxes, as of the beginning of the year of adoption. On
a prospective basis, these types of costs are required to be expensed as
incurred. The unfavorable cumulative effect of this accounting change at January
1, 1998 was $9.2 million after-tax.
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Direct-To-Home Broadcast Segment
The Direct-to-Home Broadcast segment's revenues for 1998 increased 42.2% to
$1,816.1 million from $1,276.9 million in 1997. EBITDA for the segment improved
in 1998 to negative $125.8 million compared to negative $168.5 million in 1997.
The operating loss for the segment declined to $228.1 million in 1998 from
$254.6 million in 1997.
United States. The DIRECTV U.S. business was the biggest contributor to the
segment's revenue growth with revenues of $1,604.1 million for 1998, a 45.4%
increase over prior year's revenues of $1,103.3 million. The large increase in
revenues resulted primarily from an increase in subscribers. Subscribers grew to
about 4.5 million at the end of 1998 compared to 3.3 million at the end of 1997.
Average monthly revenue per subscriber also increased during 1998 to $46,
compared to $44 for 1997.
DIRECTV U.S. reported negative EBITDA of $17.9 million in 1998 compared to
negative EBITDA of $68.0 million in 1997. The full-year 1998 operating loss for
DIRECTV U.S. was $100.0 million compared with $137.0 million in 1997. The
improvement in EBITDA and lower operating loss was principally due to increased
subscriber revenues which more than offset increased sales and marketing
expenditures.
Latin America. Revenues for the Latin America DIRECTV businesses increased to
173.0 million in 1998 from $70.0 million in 1997. The increase in revenues
resulted from an increase in subscribers to 484,000 at the end of 1998 from
300,000 at the end of 1997.
EBITDA was negative $93.0 million in 1998 compared to negative $96.5 million
in 1997. The operating loss was $113.2 million in 1998 compared with $111.8
million in 1997. The increased operating loss resulted from higher sales and
marketing expenditures and subscriber acquisition costs.
Satellite Services Segment
Revenues for the Satellite Services segment in 1998 increased 21.8% to $767.3
million from $629.9 million in 1997. The increase in revenues was due to the May
1997 PanAmSat merger and increased operating lease revenues from the
commencement of service agreements for full-time video distribution, as well as
short-term special events and an increase in data and Internet-related service
agreements. The increase was partially offset by a decrease in sales and sales-
type lease revenues.
As a result of the increased revenues described above, the Satellite Services
segment's EBITDA and operating profit improved. EBITDA increased to $553.3
million in 1998 from $438.1 million in 1997. Operating profit increased 8.7% to
$318.3 million in 1998, compared with the prior year's operating profit of
$292.9 million. Operating profit margin in 1998 declined to 41.5% from 46.5% in
the prior year principally due to goodwill amortization associated with the
PanAmSat merger, a provision for losses relating to the May 1998 failure of
PanAmSat's Galaxy IV satellite and increased depreciation expense resulting from
increased capital expenditures by PanAmSat.
Backlog for the Satellite Services segment, which consists primarily of
operating leases on satellite transponders, was $4,461.9 million in 1998
compared to $5,772.5 million in 1997.
Network Systems Segment
Revenues for the Network Systems segment in 1998 were $1,076.7 million
compared with $1,011.3 million in 1997. The increase in revenues resulted from
the growth in sales of DIRECTV receiver equipment and increased sales of private
business networks and satellite-based mobile telephony equipment offset by lower
international sales of wireless telephony systems and private business networks,
primarily in the Asia-Pacific region.
EBITDA was $52.6 million in 1998, a decrease of $53.5 million from 1997.
Operating profit in 1998 was $10.9 million compared with $74.1 million in 1997
and operating profit margin declined to 1.0% from 7.3%. These decreases were
primarily due to a $26.0 million provision for estimated losses associated with
the bankruptcy filing by a customer, provision for uncollectible amounts due
from certain wireless customers and lower international sales of wireless
telephony systems and private business networks, primarily in the Asia Pacific
region.
Backlog for the Network Systems segment, which consists primarily of private
business networks and satellite-based mobile telephony equipment orders, was
$1,333.4 million in 1998 compared to $1,101.4 million in 1997.
Eliminations and Other
The elimination of revenues increased $99.7 million in 1998 to $179.5 million
due primarily to increased intercompany activity resulting from the PanAmSat
merger and increased manufacturing subsidies received by the Network Systems
segment from DIRECTV that resulted from the increased shipment of DIRECTV
receiver equipment.
Operating losses for "eliminations and other" increased to $147.3 million in
1998 from $68.9 million in 1997. The increase was primarily due to increases in
eliminations of intercompany profit and corporate expenditures. The increased
intercompany profit elimination resulted from the increased intercompany sales
noted above and increased corporate expenditures resulted primarily from higher
pension and other employee costs.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash and cash equivalents were $238.2 million at December 31, 1999 compared to
$1,342.0 million at December 31, 1998. The decrease in cash resulted primarily
from increased investing activities, offset in part by increased borrowings and
the issuance of preferred stock.
Cash provided by operating activities was $379.5 million in 1999, compared
to $612.1 million in 1998 and $90.6 million in 1997. The change in 1999 from
1998 resulted primarily from increased cash requirements for working capital
offset by increased income from continuing operations excluding non-cash
adjustments such as depreciation and amortization, the loss resulting from the
discontinuation of the wireless product lines and deferred taxes. The change in
1998 from 1997 resulted primarily from increased income from continuing
operations excluding non-cash adjustments and decreased working capital
requirements.
Cash used by investing activities was $3,941.8 million in 1999, compared to
$2,128.5 million in 1998 and $2,115.6 million in 1997. The increase in 1999
investing activities reflects the acquisitions of PRIMESTAR and the related
Tempo Satellite assets, USSB, SurFin, GGM and GLB. The 1999 increase is also due
to investments in DIRECTV Japan convertible bonds, the early buy-out of
satellite sale-leasebacks at PanAmSat and an increase in expenditures for
property, compared to 1998. The increase in 1998 investing activities reflects
the purchase of an additional 9.5% interest in PanAmSat, the early buy-out of
satellite sale-leasebacks at PanAmSat and an increase in expenditures for
satellites, compared to 1997, offset in part by proceeds from insurance claims
for the full or partial loss of certain PanAmSat satellites.
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities was $2,577.5 million in 1999,
compared to $(63.6) million in 1998 and $5,014.0 million in 1997. 1999 financing
activities reflect increased borrowings and proceeds from the issuance of
preferred stock. 1998 financing activities include the payment to General Motors
for the Delco post-closing price adjustment stemming from the Hughes
Transactions, offset in part by net long-term borrowings. 1997 financing
activities reflect the impact of the PanAmSat merger, the Hughes Transactions
and cash contributions from the Parent Company.
Cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations was $(119.0) million in
1999, compared to $138.3 million in 1998 and $(211.5) million in 1997. The
decrease in 1999 was due to increased working capital requirements, increased
development costs, the termination of the APMT contract and decreased activity
associated with the ICO contract. The increase in 1998 compared to 1997 was due
to a decrease in working capital requirements.
Liquidity Measurement. As a measure of liquidity, the current ratio (ratio of
current assets to current liabilities) at December 31, 1999 and 1998 was 1.46
and 3.03, respectively. Working capital decreased by $1,513.3 million to
$1,215.9 million at December 31, 1999 from $2,729.2 million at December 31,
1998. The change in working capital resulted principally from the decrease in
cash and cash equivalents discussed above.
Property and Satellites. Property, net of accumulated depreciation, increased
$540.0 million to $1,223.0 million in 1999 from $683.0 million in 1998. The
increase in property resulted primarily from capital expenditures of about
$506.4 million, additions resulting from acquisitions of about $281.6 million,
offset by depreciation of $227.0 million. The increase in capital expenditures
of $262.5 million in 1999 over 1998 was primarily due to an increase in
subscriber leased DIRECTV receiver equipment used in the conversion of PRIMESTAR
subscribers. Satellites, net of accumulated depreciation, increased $709.8
million to $3,907.3 million in 1999 from the $3,197.5 million reported in 1998.
Capital expenditures, including expenditures related to satellites, increased to
$1,665.3 million in 1999 from $1,328.8 million in 1998. 1999 capital
expenditures include $789.4 million for the construction of satellites and
$369.5 million for the early buy-out of satellite sale-leasebacks.
Common Stock Dividend Policy and Use of Cash. As discussed in Note 15 to the
financial statements, since the completion of the recapitalization of Hughes in
late 1997, the GM Board has not paid, and does not currently intend to pay in
the foreseeable future, cash dividends on its Class H common stock. Similarly,
since such time, Hughes has not paid dividends on its common stock to GM and
does not currently intend to do so in the foreseeable future. Future Hughes
earnings, if any, are expected to be retained for the development of the
businesses of Hughes. Hughes expects to have significant cash requirements in
2000 primarily due to capital expenditures of approximately $1.5 to $2.0 billion
for satellites and property. In addition, Hughes expects to increase its
investment in affiliated companies, primarily related to its international
DIRECTV businesses. These cash requirements are expected to be funded from a
combination of cash provided from operations, cash to be received upon
completion of the Boeing transaction, amounts available under credit facilities
and debt and equity offerings, as needed.
Debt and Credit Facilities. Short-Term Borrowings. In October 1999, Hughes
issued $500.0 million ($498.9 million net of unamortized discount) of floating
rate notes to a group of institutional investors in a private placement. The
notes bear interest at a variable rate which was 7.45% at December 31, 1999 .
Interest is payable quarterly and the notes are due and payable on October 23,
2000.
Notes Payable. PanAmSat issued five, seven, ten and thirty-year notes
totaling $750.0 million in January 1998. The outstanding principal balances and
interest rates for the five, seven, ten and thirty-year notes as of December 31,
1999 were $200 million at 6.0%, $275 million at 6.125%, $150 million at 6.375%
and $125 million at $6.875%, respectively. Principal on the notes is payable at
maturity, while interest is payable semi-annually.
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In July 1999, in connection with the early buy-out of satellite sale-
leasebacks, PanAmSat assumed $124.1 million of variable rate notes, all of which
were outstanding at December 31, 1999. The notes bear interest at various rates.
The weighted average interest rate on the notes at December 31, 1999 was 6.75%.
The notes mature on various dates through January 2, 2002.
Revolving Credit Facilities. Hughes has three unsecured revolving credit
facilities totaling $1.6 billion, consisting of a $750.0 million multi-year
facility, a $350.0 million 364-day facility, and a $500.0 million bridge
facility. The multi-year credit facility provides for a commitment of $750.0
million through December 5, 2002 and borrowings bear interest at various rates,
of which the weighted average rate at December 31, 1999 was 7.09%. The 364-day
facility provides for a commitment of $350.0 million through November 22, 2000.
These facilities also provide backup capacity for Hughes' commercial paper
program. The bridge facility provides for a commitment of $500.0 million through
the earlier of November 22, 2000 or the receipt of proceeds from the issuance of
any debt securities of Hughes in a public offering. $500.0 million was
outstanding under the multi-year facility at December 31, 1999. No amounts were
outstanding under the commercial paper program, 364-day, or bridge facilities at
December 31, 1999.
PanAmSat maintains a $500.0 million multi-year revolving credit facility that
provides for short-term and long-term borrowings and a $500.0 million commercial
paper program that provides for short-term borrowings. The multi-year revolving
credit facility provides for a commitment through December 24, 2002 . Borrowings
under the credit facility and commercial paper program are limited to $500.0
million in the aggregate. No amounts were outstanding under either the multi-
year revolving credit facility or the commercial paper program at December 31,
1999.
At December 31, 1999, Hughes' 75% owned subsidiary, SurFin, had a total of
$227.9 million outstanding under a $400.0 million unsecured revolving credit
facility expiring on June 2002. Borrowings under the credit facility bear
interest at various rates of interest. The weighted average interest rate on
these borrowings at December 31, 1999 was 6.84%.
Other. At December 31, 1999, GLB had a total of $24.3 million outstanding
under variable rate notes bearing interest at various rates. The weighted
average interest rate of the notes was 11.9% at December 31, 1999. Principal is
payable in varying amounts at maturity in April and May 2002, and interest is
payable monthly.
Other long-term debt totaling $16.2 million and $28.9 million at December 31,
1999 and 1998, respectively, consisted primarily of notes bearing fixed rates of
interest of 9.61% to 11.11%. Principal is payable at maturity in April 2007,
while interest is payable semi-annually.
As part of a debt refinancing program undertaken by PanAmSat in 1997, an
extraordinary charge of $20.6 million ($34.4 million before taxes) was recorded
that resulted from the excess of the price paid for the debt over its carrying
value, net of deferred financing costs.
Hughes has filed a shelf registration statement with the Securities and
Exchange Commission with respect to an issuance of up to $2.0 billion of debt
securities from time to time. No amounts have been issued as of December 31,
1999.
Acquisitions, Investments and Divestitures. On March 1, 2000, Hughes announced
that DIRECTV Japan's operations will be discontinued and that its subscribers
would migrate to SkyPerfecTV. As a result of this transaction, Hughes will
acquire a 6.8% interest in SkyPerfecTV, which is expected to complete an IPO
during its fiscal year ending March 31, 2001. Hughes will be required to fund a
substantial portion of the costs to be incurred over the next six to nine months
to exit the DIRECTV Japan business. Hughes will accrue such exit costs during
the first quarter of fiscal 2000. The first quarter charge will be offset by the
fair value of the SkyPerfecTV interest received; however the amounts are not yet
estimable. In addition, Hughes will continue to record its share of DIRECTV
Japan's operating losses during 2000.
On January 13, 2000, Hughes announced that it had reached an agreement to sell
its satellite systems manufacturing businesses to Boeing for $3.75 billion in
cash. The final transaction, which is subject to regulatory approval, is
expected to close in the second or third quarter of 2000 and result in an after-
tax gain in excess of $1 billion. The financial results for the satellite
systems manufacturing businesses are treated as discontinued operations for all
periods presented herein.
Also on January 13, 2000, Hughes announced the discontinuation of its mobile
cellular and narrowband local loop product lines at Hughes Network Systems. As a
result of this decision, Hughes recorded a fourth quarter 1999 pre-tax charge to
continuing operations of $272.1 million. The charge represents the write-off of
receivables and inventories, licenses, software and equipment with no
alternative use.
In September and November of 1999, DIRECTV Japan, Hughes' 42.2% owned
affiliate, raised a total of approximately $281 million through the issuance of
bonds, convertible into common stock, to five of its major shareholders,
including $244.7 million issued to Hughes.
On July 28, 1999, GLA acquired GLB, the exclusive distributor of DIRECTV in
Brazil, from Tevecap S.A. for approximately $114.0 million plus the assumption
of debt. In connection with the transaction, Tevecap also sold its 10% equity
interest in GLA to Hughes and The Cisneros Group of Companies, the
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remaining GLA partners, which increased Hughes' ownership interest in GLA to
77.8%. As part of the transaction, Hughes also increased its ownership interest
in SurFin from 59.1% to 75.0%. The total consideration paid in the transactions
amounted to approximately $101.1 million.
On May 20, 1999, Hughes acquired by merger all of the outstanding capital
stock of USSB, a provider of premium subscription television programming via the
digital broadcasting system that it shares with DIRECTV. The total
consideration of about $1.6 billion paid in July 1999, consisted of about $0.4
billion in cash and 22.6 million shares of Class H common stock.
On April 28, 1999, Hughes completed the acquisition of PRIMESTAR's 2.3 million
subscriber medium-power direct-to-home satellite business. The purchase price
consisted of $1.1 billion in cash and 4.9 million shares of Class H common
stock, for a total purchase price of $1.3 billion. As part of the agreement to
acquire PRIMESTAR, Hughes agreed to purchase the high-power satellite assets and
related orbital frequencies of Tempo Satellite Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary
of TCI Satellite Entertainment Inc. The purchase price for the Tempo Satellite
assets consisted of $500 million in cash. Of this purchase price, $150 million
was paid on March 10, 1999 for a satellite that has not yet been launched and
the remaining $350 million was paid on June 4, 1999 for an in-orbit satellite
and 11 related satellite orbital frequencies.
In February 1999, Hughes acquired an additional ownership interest in GGM, a
Latin America local operating company which is the exclusive distributor of
DIRECTV in Mexico, from Grupo MVS, S.R.L. de C.V. Hughes' equity ownership
represents 49.0% of the voting equity and all of the non-voting equity of GGM.
In October 1998, Hughes acquired from Grupo MVS an additional 10.0% interest in
GLA, increasing Hughes' ownership interest to 70.0%. Hughes also acquired an
additional 19.8% interest in SurFin, a company providing financing of subscriber
receiver equipment for certain local operating companies located in Latin
America and Mexico, increasing Hughes' ownership percentage from 39.3% to 59.1%.
The aggregate purchase price for these transactions was $197.0 million in cash.
In May 1998, Hughes purchased an additional 9.5% interest in PanAmSat for
$851.4 million in cash, increasing its ownership interest in PanAmSat to 81.0%.
PanAmSat was originally acquired in May 1997, when Hughes and PanAmSat completed
the merger of their respective satellite service operations into a new publicly-
held company, which retained the name PanAmSat Corporation. Hughes contributed
its Galaxy satellite services business in exchange for a 71.5% interest in the
new company. Existing PanAmSat stockholders received a 28.5% interest in the new
company and $1.5 billion in cash. Such cash consideration and other funds
required to consummate the merger were funded by new debt financing totaling
$1,725.0 million borrowed from GM, which was subsequently repaid in December
1997. The PanAmSat merger was treated as a partial sale of the Galaxy business
by Hughes and resulted in a one-time pre-tax gain of $489.7 million ($318.3
million after-tax).
The financial information included herein, reflect the acquisitions discussed
above from their respective dates of acquisition. The acquisitions were
accounted for by the purchase method of accounting and, accordingly, the
purchase price has been allocated to the assets acquired and the liabilities
assumed based on the estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. The
excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair values of the net assets
acquired has been recorded as goodwill, resulting in goodwill additions of
$3,612.4 million and $702.9 million for the years ended December 31, 1999 and
1998, respectively.
The December 31, 1999 financial statements for the PRIMESTAR transaction
reflect a preliminary allocation of the purchase price for the transaction based
upon information currently available. Adjustments relating to the tangible
assets, including equipment located on customer premises; intangible assets,
including customer lists and dealer network; and accrued liabilities for
programming contracts and leases with above-market rates are estimates pending
the completion of independent appraisals currently in process. Additionally, the
adjustment to recognize the benefit of net operating loss carryforwards of USSB
represents a preliminary estimate pending further review and analysis by Hughes
management. The foregoing appraisals, review and analysis are expected to be
completed by March 31, 2000. Accordingly, the final purchase price allocations
may be different from the amounts reflected herein. As a result of the
acquisitions of GGM, SurFin and GLB, foreign currency risk, as more fully
described in ``Market Risk Disclosure,'' has increased for Hughes and may
increase in the future.
On December 15, 1997, Hughes sold substantially all of the assets and
liabilities of the Hughes Avicom business to Rockwell Collins, Inc. for cash,
which resulted in an after-tax gain of $62.8 million. Hughes Avicom is treated
as a discontinued operation for all periods prior to its disposition.
Also, in December 1997, Hughes repurchased from AT&T for $161.8 million, a
2.5% equity interest in DIRECTV, ending AT&T's marketing agreement to distribute
the DIRECTV direct broadcast satellite television service and DIRECTV(TM)
receiver equipment.
New Accounting Standards. In September 1999, the Financial Accounting
Standards Board ("FASB") issued Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 99-10 ("EITF
99-10"), Percentage Used to Determine the Amount of Equity Method Losses. EITF
99-10 addresses the percentage of ownership that should be used to compute
equity method losses when the investment has been reduced to zero and the
investor holds other securities of the investee. EITF 99-10 requires that
equity method losses should not be recognized solely on the percentage of common
stock owned; rather, an entity-wide approach should be
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adopted. Under such an approach, equity method losses must be recognized based
on the ownership level that includes other equity securities (e.g., preferred
stock) and loans/advances to the investee or based on the change in the
investor's claim on the investee's book value. Hughes adopted EITF 99-10 during
the third quarter of 1999 which resulted in Hughes recording a higher percentage
of DIRECTV Japan's losses subsequent to the effective date of September 23,
1999. The unfavorable impact of adopting EITF 99-10 was $39.0 million after-tax.
In June 1998, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
("SFAS") No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.
SFAS No. 133 requires all derivatives to be recorded as either assets or
liabilities and the instruments to be measured at fair value. Gains or losses
resulting from changes in the values of those derivatives are to be recognized
immediately or deferred depending on the use of the derivative and whether or
not it qualifies as a hedge. Hughes plans to adopt SFAS No. 133, as amended, by
January 1, 2001, as required. Hughes does not expect that the adoption of SFAS
No. 133 will have a material impact on Hughes' results of operations and
financial position.
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Commitments and Contingencies
Hughes may be required to make a cash payment to, or receive a cash payment
from, Raytheon in connection with the merger of the defense electronics business
of Hughes with Raytheon in 1997. The amount of any such cash payment to or from
Raytheon, if any, is not determinable at this time.
There is a pending grand jury investigation into whether Hughes should be
accused of criminal violations of the export control laws arising out of the
participation of two of its employees on a committee formed to review the
findings of Chinese engineers regarding the failure of a Long March rocket in
China in 1996. Hughes is also subject to the authority of the State Department
to impose sanctions for non-criminal violations of the Arms Export Control Act.
The possible criminal and/or civil sanctions could include fines as well as
debarment from various export privileges and participating in government
contracts. If Hughes were to enter into a settlement of this matter prior to
the closing of the Boeing transaction that involves a debarment from sales to
the U.S. government or a material suspension of Hughes' export licenses or other
material limitation on projected business activities of the satellite systems
manufacturing businesses, Boeing would not be obligated to complete the purchase
of Hughes' satellite systems manufacturing businesses. Hughes does not expect
the grand jury investigation or State Department review to result in a material
adverse effect upon its business. However, there can be no assurance as to
those conclusions.
Hughes has contracts with ICO Global Communications (Operations), Ltd. to
build the satellites and related components for ICO's global wireless
communications system. ICO's parent company recently filed for bankruptcy
protection under Chapter 11. If ICO's parent company is unable to confirm a plan
of reorganization that provides for full payment to Hughes under these
contracts, ICO may be unable to pay these amounts and the most likely outcome
would be a liquidation proceeding. In the event that a liquidation becomes
probable, Hughes would expect to record a pre-tax charge to income of up to
approximately $350 million, of which $100 million would be attributable to
continuing operations and $250 million would be attributable to discontinued
operations. A portion of the purchase price to be paid by Boeing will be placed
in escrow under certain circumstances if prior to completing this sale to
Boeing, Hughes' contracts with ICO are not assumed by ICO with bankruptcy court
approval or new similar contracts are not entered into with bankruptcy court
approval.
At December 31, 1999, minimum future commitments under noncancelable operating
leases having lease terms in excess of one year are primarily for real property
and aggregated $250.8 million, payable as follows: $102.8 million in 2000,
$52.3 million in 2001, $24.2 million in 2002, $17.8 million in 2003, $12.5
million in 2004 and $41.2 million thereafter. Certain of these leases contain
escalation clauses and renewal or purchase options. Rental expenses under
operating leases, net of sublease rental income, were $58.5 million in 1999,
$82.7 million in 1998 and $89.1 million in 1997.
Hughes is contingently liable under standby letters of credit and bonds in the
amount of $222.0 million at December 31, 1999. In Hughes' past experience, no
material claims have been made against these financial instruments. In
addition, at December 31, 1999, Hughes has guaranteed up to $209.1 million of
bank debt, including $105.0 million related to American Mobile Satellite
Corporation. Of the bank debt guaranteed, $105.0 million matures in March 2003;
$55.4 million matures in September 2007; the remaining $48.7 million is due in
variable amounts over the next five years.
In connection with the direct-to-home broadcast businesses, Hughes has
commitments related to certain programming agreements which are variable based
upon the number of underlying subscribers and market penetration rates. Minimum
payments over the terms of applicable contracts are anticipated to be about
$1,000.0 million to $1,150.0 million.
As part of a marketing agreement entered into with AOL on June 21, 1999,
Hughes committed to increase its sales and marketing expenditures over the next
three years by about $1.5 billion relating to DirecPC/AOL-Plus, DIRECTV,
DIRECTV/AOL TV and DirecDuo.
See Note 20 to the financial statements for further discussion of the above
matters and various legal proceedings and claims that could be material,
individually or in the aggregate, to Hughes' continuing operations or financial
position.
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HUGHES ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Continued
Year 2000
A comprehensive, company-wide, Year 2000 program was initiated in 1996 to
identify and remediate potential Year 2000 problems. The Year 2000 program was
implemented in seven phases which included awareness, inventory, assessment,
remediation, testing, implementation and contingency planning. Hughes incurred
and expensed approximately $10.0 million during 1999, approximately $4.0 million
during 1998 and approximately $1.0 million through 1997, related to the
assessment of, and ongoing efforts in connection with, its Year 2000 program.
Future spending for remaining system remediation and testing is currently
estimated to be from $0.6 million to $1.0 million.
As of the date of this report, Hughes has experienced no significant problems
related to the Year 2000 conversion either domestically or in foreign locations.
After extensive system verification and testing, all computerized information
and process control systems are operating normally. The performance of critical
customers and suppliers continues without notable change. Production and
business activities are normal at all locations. Hughes also has not received
any material complaints regarding any Year 2000 issues related to its products.
However, Hughes cannot provide assurance that problems will not arise.
Hughes continues to monitor the status of its operations, suppliers and
distribution channels to ensure no significant business interruptions.
In addition to the above, the satellite systems manufacturing businesses
incurred expenditures related to the Year 2000 conversion of about $11.0 million
and $5.0 million during 1999 and 1998, respectively. Future spending for the
satellite systems manufacturing businesses is estimated at about $1.0 million.
As of the date of this report, the satellite systems manufacturing businesses
have experienced no significant problems related to the Year 2000 conversions,
however, Hughes cannot provide assurance that problems will not arise.
Each Hughes operating company is funding its respective Year 2000 efforts with
current and future operating cash flows.
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HUGHES ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS - Continued
Security Ratings
On January 14, 2000, subsequent to the announced sale of Hughes' satellite
systems manufacturing businesses to Boeing, Standard and Poor's Rating Services
("S&P") and Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's") each affirmed its respective
debt ratings for Hughes. S&P maintained its BBB - minus credit rating, which
indicates the issuer has adequate capacity to pay interest and repay principal.
S&P maintained the short-term corporate credit and commercial paper ratings at
A-3. S&P revised its outlook to positive from negative.
Moody's confirmed Hughes' Baa2 long-term credit and P-2 commercial paper
ratings. While the outlook remains negative, Moody's ended its review for
possible downgrade. The Baa2 rating for senior debt indicates adequate
likelihood of interest and principal payment and principal security. The P-2
commercial paper rating is the second highest rating available and indicates
that the issuer has a strong ability for repayment relative to other issuers.
Debt ratings by the various rating agencies reflect each agency's opinion of
the ability of issuers to repay debt obligations as they come due. Lower
ratings generally result in higher borrowing costs. A security rating is not a
recommendation to buy, sell, or hold securities and may be subject to revision
or withdrawal at any time by the assigning rating organization. Each rating
should be evaluated independently of any other rating.
Market Risk Disclosure
The following discussion and the estimated amounts generated from the
sensitivity analyses referred to below include forward-looking statements of
market risk which assume for analytical purposes that certain adverse market
conditions may occur. Actual future market conditions may differ materially
from such assumptions because the amounts noted below are the result of analyses
used for the purpose of assessing possible risks and the mitigation thereof.
Accordingly, the forward-looking statements should not be considered projections
by Hughes of future events or losses.
General
Hughes' cash flows and earnings are subject to fluctuations resulting from
changes in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and changes in the
market value of its equity investments. Hughes manages its exposure to these
market risks through internally established policies and procedures and, when
deemed appropriate, through the use of derivative financial instruments.
Hughes' policy is to not enter into speculative derivative instruments for
profit or execute derivative instrument contracts for which there are no
underlying exposures. Hughes does not use financial instruments for trading
purposes and is not a party to any leveraged derivatives.
Foreign Currency Risk
Hughes generally conducts its business in U.S. dollars with a small amount of
business conducted in a variety of foreign currencies and therefore is exposed
to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. Hughes' objective in
managing the exposure to foreign currency changes is to reduce earnings and cash
flow volatility associated with foreign exchange rate fluctuations.
Accordingly, Hughes enters into foreign exchange-forward contracts to mitigate
risks associated with future foreign currency firm commitments. Foreign
exchange-forward contracts are legal agreements between two parties to purchase
and sell a foreign currency, for a price specified at the contract date, with
delivery and settlement in the future. At December 31, 1999, the impact of a
hypothetical 10% adverse change in exchange rates on the fair values of foreign
exchange-forward contracts and foreign currency denominated assets and
liabilities would not be significant.
Investments
Hughes maintains investments in publicly-traded common stock of unaffiliated
companies and is therefore subject to equity price risk. These investments are
classified as available-for-sale and, consequently, are reflected in the balance
sheets at fair value with unrealized gains or losses, net of taxes, recorded as
part of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a separate component of
stockholder's equity. At December 31, 1999, the fair values of the investments
in such common stock were $1,025.2 million. The investments were valued at the
market closing prices at December 31, 1999. No actions have been taken by Hughes
to hedge this market risk exposure. A 10% decline in the market price of these
investments would cause the fair value of the investments in common stock to
decrease by $102.5 million as of December 31, 1999.
Interest Rate Risk
Hughes is subject to interest rate risk related to its $2.1 billion of debt
outstanding at December 31, 1999. As of December 31, 1999, debt consisted of
Hughes' $500.0 million floating rate line of credit and a $498.9 million
floating rate note, PanAmSat's fixed-rate borrowings of $750.0 million, and
various other floating and fixed rate borrowings. Hughes is subject to
fluctuating interest rates which may adversely impact its results of operations
and cash flows for its variable rate bank borrowings. Fluctuations in interest
rates may also adversely effect the market value of Hughes' fixed-rate
borrowings. At December 31, 1999, outstanding borrowings bore interest at rates
ranging from 6.00% to 11.11%. The potential fair value loss resulting from a
hypothetical 10% decrease in interest rates related to Hughes' outstanding debt
would be approximately $29.0 million as of December 31, 1999.
Credit Risk
Hughes is exposed to credit risk in the event of non-performance by the
counterparties to its foreign exchange-forward contracts. While Hughes believes
this risk is remote, credit risk is managed through the periodic monitoring and
approval of financially sound counterparties.
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HUGHES ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following financial statements of Hughes Electronics Corporation (as
more fully described in Note 1 to the financial statements) were prepared by
management, which is responsible for their integrity and objectivity. The
statements have been prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles and, as such, include amounts based on judgments of management.
Management is further responsible for maintaining internal control designed to
provide reasonable assurance that the books and records reflect the transactions
of the company and that established policies and procedures are carefully
followed. Perhaps the most important feature in internal control is that it is
continually reviewed for effectiveness and is augmented by written policies and
guidelines, the careful selection and training of qualified personnel and a
strong program of internal audit.
Deloitte & Touche LLP, an independent auditing firm, is engaged to audit the
financial statements of Hughes Electronics Corporation and issue reports
thereon. The audit is conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards that comprehend the consideration of internal control and tests of
transactions to the extent necessary to form an independent opinion on the
financial statements prepared by management. The Independent Auditors' Report
appears on the next page.
The Board of Directors, through its Audit Committee, is responsible for
assuring that management fulfills its responsibilities in the preparation of the
financial statements and engaging the independent auditors. The Audit Committee
reviews the scope of the audits and the accounting principles being applied in
financial reporting. The independent auditors, representatives of management,
and the internal auditors meet regularly (separately and jointly) with the Audit
Committee to review the activities of each, to ensure that each is properly
discharging its responsibilities and to assess the effectiveness of internal
control. It is management's conclusion that internal control at December 31,
1999 provides reasonable assurance that the books and records reflect the
transactions of the company and that established policies and procedures are
complied with. To ensure complete independence, Deloitte & Touche LLP has full
and free access to meet with the Audit Committee, without management
representatives present, to discuss the results of the audit, the adequacy of
internal control, and the quality of financial reporting.
/s/MICHAEL T. SMITH /s/ROXANNE S. AUSTIN
Michael T. Smith Roxanne S. Austin
Chairman of the Board and Senior Vice President and
Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer
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HUGHES ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Board of Directors of Hughes Electronics Corporation:
We have audited the accompanying Balance Sheets of Hughes Electronics
Corporation (as more fully described in Note 1 to the financial statements) as
of December 31, 1999 and 1998 and the related Statements of Operations and
Available Separate Consolidated Net Income (Loss), Statements of Changes in
Stockholder's Equity and Statements of Cash Flows for each of the three years in
the period ended December 31, 1999. These financial statements are the
responsibility of Hughes Electronics Corporation's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on
our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such financial statements present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of Hughes Electronics Corporation at December
31, 1999 and 1998 and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each
of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1999 in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles.
As discussed in Note 2 to the accompanying financial statements, effective
January 1, 1998, Hughes Electronics Corporation changed its method of accounting
for costs of start-up activities by adopting American Institute of Certified
Public Accountants Statement of Position 98-5, Reporting on the Costs of Start-
Up Activities.
/s/DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
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DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Los Angeles, California
January 19, 2000
(March 1, 2000 as to Note 21)
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HUGHES ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND
AVAILABLE SEPARATE CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME (LOSS)
Years Ended December 31,
---------------------------------
1999 1998 1997
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(Dollars in Millions)
Revenues
Direct broadcast, leasing and other services $4,550.1 $2,640.2 $1,984.7
Product sales 1,010.2 840.4 853.6
-------- -------- --------
Total Revenues 5,560.3 3,480.6 2,838.3
-------- -------- --------
Operating Costs and Expenses
Broadcast programming and other costs 2,075.1 1,211.4 912.3
Cost of products sold 954.6 606.6 538.4
Selling, general and administrative expenses 2,307.9 1,320.9 1,083.8
Depreciation and amortization 647.4 384.6 257.0
Amortization of GM purchase accounting adjustments 3.3 3.3 3.3
-------- -------- --------
Total Operating Costs and Expenses 5,988.3 3,526.8 2,794.8
-------- -------- --------
Operating Profit (Loss) (428.0) (46.2) 43.5
Interest income 27.0 112.3 33.0
Interest expense (122.7) (17.5) (91.0)
Other, net (136.3) (151.8) 388.6
-------- -------- --------
Income (Loss) From Continuing Operations Before
Income Taxes, Minority Interests, Extraordinary Item
and Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change (660.0) (103.2) 374.1
Income tax provision (benefit) (236.9) (142.3) 162.0
Minority interests in net losses of subsidiaries 32.0 24.4 24.8
-------- -------- --------
Income (Loss) from continuing operations before extraordinary
item and cumulative effect of accounting change (391.1) 63.5 236.9
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes 99.8 196.4 170.6
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of taxes - - 62.8
-------- -------- --------
Income (Loss) before extraordinary item and cumulative
effect of accounting change (291.3) 259.9 470.3
Extraordinary item, net of taxes - - (20.6)
Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of taxes - (9.2) -
-------- -------- --------
Net Income (Loss) (291.3) 250.7 449.7
Adjustments to exclude the effect of GM purchase
accounting adjustments 21.0 21.0 21.0
-------- -------- --------
Earnings (Loss) excluding the effect of GM purchase
accounting adjustments (270.3) 271.7 470.7
Preferred stock dividends (50.9) - -
-------- -------- --------
Earnings (Loss) Used for Computation of Available
Separate Consolidated Net Income (Loss) $ (321.2) $ 271.7 $ 470.7
======== ======== ========
Available Separate Consolidated Net Income (Loss)
Average number of shares of General Motors Class H
Common Stock outstanding (in millions) (Numerator) 124.7 105.3 101.5
Average Class H dividend base (in millions) (Denominator) 418.5 399.9 399.9
Available Separate Consolidated Net Income (Loss) $ (95.7) $ 71.5 $ 119.4
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Reference should be made to the Notes to Financial Statements.
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HUGHES ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
BALANCE SHEETS
December 31,
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ASSETS 1999 1998
---------- ----------
(Dollars in Millions)
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 238.2 $ 1,342.0
Accounts and notes receivable, net of allowances of
$92.9 and $23.9 960.9 764.6
Contracts in process 155.8 179.0
Inventories 236.1 286.6
Net assets of discontinued operations 1,224.6 1,005.8
Deferred income taxes 254.3 209.7
Prepaid expenses and other 788.1 287.5
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Total Current Assets 3,858.0 4,075.2
Satellites, net 3,907.3 3,197.5
Property, net 1,223.0 683.0
Net Investment in Sales-type Leases 146.1 173.4
Intangible Assets, net 7,406.0 3,185.9
Investments and Other Assets 2,056.6 1,302.4
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Total Assets $18,597.0 $12,617.4
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable $ 1,062.2 $ 691.8
Deferred revenues 130.5 43.8
Short-term borrowings and current portion of long-term debt 555.4 156.1
Accrued liabilities and other 894.0 454.3
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Total Current Liabilities 2,642.1 1,346.0
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Long-Term Debt 1,586.0 778.7
Other Liabilities and Deferred Credits 1,454.2 957.7
Deferred Income Taxes 689.1 641.1
Commitments and Contingencies
Minority Interests 544.3 481.7
Stockholder's Equity
Capital stock and additional paid-in capital 9,809.5 8,146.1
Preferred stock 1,487.5 -
Retained earnings (deficit) (84.4) 257.8
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Subtotal Stockholder's Equity 11,212.6 8,403.9
--------- ---------
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Minimum pension liability adjustment (7.3) (6.8)
Accumulated unrealized gains on securities 466.0 16.1
Accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments 10.0 (1.0)
--------- ---------
Accumulated other comprehensive income 468.7 8.3
--------- ---------
Total Stockholder's Equity 11,681.3 8,412.2
--------- ---------
Total Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity $18,597.0 $12,617.4
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Reference should be made to the Notes to Financial Statements.
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HUGHES ELCTRONICS CORPORATION
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
(Dollars in Millions)
Capital Stock
Parent and Accumulated
Company's Additional Retained Other Total
Net Paid-In Preferred Earnings Comprehensive Stockholder's Comprehensive
Investment Capital Stock (Deficit) Income (Loss) Equity Income
---------- ------- ----- --------- ------------- ------ ------
Net contribution from Parent
Company 1,124.2 1,124.2
Transfer of capital from Parent
Company's net investment (4,063.8) $4,063.8 -
Capital contribution resulting
from the Hughes Transactions 4,259.0 4,259.0
Minimum pension liability
adjustment resulting from the
Hughes Transactions (6.3) (6.3)
Unrealized gains on securities
resulting from the Hughes
Transactions 21.4 21.4
Net income 442.6 $ 7.1 449.7 $ 449.7
Foreign currency translation
adjustments 0.6 0.6 0.6
-------
Comprehensive income $ 450.3
--------- -------- -------- ------- ------ --------- =======
Balance at December 31, 1997 - 8,322.8 - 7.1 10.3 8,340.2
Net Income 250.7 250.7 $ 250.7
Delco post-closing price
adjustment (199.7) (199.7)
Tax benefit from exercise
of GM Class H common
stock options 23.0 23.0
Minimum pension liability
adjustment (0.5) (0.5) (0.5)
Foreign currency translation
adjustments 3.8 3.8 3.8
Unrealized gains on securities:
Unrealized holding gains 1.8 1.8 1.8
Less: reclassification
adjustment for gains
included in net income (7.1) (7.1) (7.1)
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Comprehensive income $ 248.7
--------- -------- -------- ------- ------ --------- =======
Balance at December 31, 1998 - 8,146.1 - 257.8 8.3 8,412.2
Net Loss (291.3) (291.3) $(291.3)
Preferred stock $1,487.5 1,487.5
Preferred stock dividends (50.9) (50.9)
Shares reacquired (11.1) (11.1)
Stock options exercised 114.4 114.4
Shares issued in connection
with acquisitions 1,506.7 1,506.7
Tax benefit from exercise of
GM Class H common stock
options 53.4 53.4
Minimum pension liability
adjustment (0.5) (0.5) (0.5)
Foreign currency translation
adjustments 11.0 11.0 11.0
Unrealized gains on securities 449.9 449.9 449.9
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Comprehensive income $ 169.1
--------- -------- -------- ------- ------ --------- =======
Balance at December 31, 1999 $ - $9,809.5 $1,487.5 $ (84.4) $468.7 $11,681.3
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Reference should be made to the Notes to Financial Statements.
* * * * * * * * * * *
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HUGHES ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Years Ended December 31,
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1999 1998 1997
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities (Dollars in Millions)
Income (Loss) from continuing operations before extraordinary
item and cumulative effect of accounting change $ (391.1) $ 63.5 $ 236.9
Adjustments to reconcile income (loss) from continuing
operations before extraordinary item and cumulative effect
of accounting change to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization 650.7 387.9 260.3
Equity losses from unconsolidated affiliates 189.2 128.3 72.2
Amortization of gains on sale-leasebacks (10.8) (36.2) (42.9)
Net gain on sale of investments and businesses sold (30.0) (13.7) (489.7)
Gross profit on sales-type leases - - (33.6)
Net loss on discontinuation of wireless product lines 272.1 - -
Net loss on disposal of assets 2.7 - -
Deferred income taxes and other 271.1 99.6 220.5
Change in other operating assets and liabilities
Accounts and notes receivable 35.0 (49.4) (246.2)
Contracts in process 23.2 1.7 (19.5)
Inventories (38.7) 12.9 (39.9)
Prepaid expenses and other (494.0) (91.6) (138.0)
Collections of principal on net investment in sales-type leases 22.2 40.6 22.0
Accounts payable 101.4 224.0 (183.9)
Deferred revenues (50.3) (34.0) (21.2)
Accrued liabilities and other 59.6 (19.0) 207.3
Other (232.8) (102.5) 286.3
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Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 379.5 612.1 90.6
--------- --------- ---------
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Investment in companies, net of cash acquired (2,443.7) (1,231.0) (1,796.8)
Investment in convertible bonds (244.7) - -
Expenditures for property (506.4) (243.9) (137.4)
Increase in satellites (789.4) (929.4) (633.5)
Early buy-out of satellites under sale and leaseback (245.4) (155.5) -
Proceeds from sale of discontinued operations - - 155.0
Proceeds from disposal of property 15.8 20.0 55.1
Proceeds from sale of investments - 12.4 242.0
Proceeds from insurance claims 272.0 398.9 -
--------- --------- ---------
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (3,941.8) (2,128.5) (2,115.6)
--------- --------- ---------
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Net increase in notes and loans payable 343.0 - -
Long-term debt borrowings 8,165.6 1,165.2 2,383.3
Repayment of long-term debt (7,494.4) (1,024.1) (2,851.9)
Net proceeds from issuance of preferred stock 1,485.0 - -
Stock options exercised 114.4 - -
Purchase and retirement of GM Class H common stock (11.1) - -
Preferred stock dividends paid to General Motors (25.0) - -
Premium paid to retire debt - - (34.4)
Contributions from Parent Company - - 1,124.2
Payment to General Motors for Delco post-closing price adjustment - (204.7) -
Capital contribution resulting from Hughes Transactions - - 4,392.8
--------- --------- ---------
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities 2,577.5 (63.6) 5,014.0
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by (used in) continuing operations (984.8) (1,580.0) 2,989.0
Net cash provided by (used in) discontinued operations (119.0) 138.3 (211.5)
--------- --------- ---------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (1,103.8) (1,441.7) 2,777.5
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year 1,342.0 2,783.7 6.2
--------- --------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year $ 238.2 $ 1,342.0 $ 2,783.7
========= ========= =========
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Reference should be made to the Notes to Financial Statements.
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HUGHES ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1: Basis of Presentation and Description of Business
On December 17, 1997, Hughes Electronics Corporation ("Hughes Electronics")
and General Motors Corporation ("GM"), the parent of Hughes Electronics,
completed a series of transactions (the "Hughes Transactions") designed to
address strategic challenges facing the three principal businesses of Hughes
Electronics and unlock stockholder value in GM. The Hughes Transactions
included the tax-free spin-off of the defense electronics business ("Hughes
Defense") to holders of GM $1-2/3 par value and Class H common stocks, the
transfer of Delco Electronics Corporation ("Delco"), the automotive electronics
business, to GM's Delphi Automotive Systems unit and the recapitalization of GM
Class H common stock into a new tracking stock, GM Class H common stock, that is
linked to the remaining telecommunications and space business. The Hughes
Transactions were followed immediately by the merger of Hughes Defense with
Raytheon Company ("Raytheon"). For the periods prior to the consummation of the
Hughes Transactions on December 17, 1997, Hughes Electronics, consisting of its
defense electronics, automotive electronics and telecommunications and space
businesses, is hereinafter referred to as former Hughes or Parent Company.
In connection with the recapitalization of Hughes Electronics on December 17,
1997, the telecommunications and space business of former Hughes, consisting
principally of its direct-to-home broadcast, satellite services, satellite
systems and network systems businesses, was contributed to the recapitalized
Hughes Electronics. Such telecommunications and space business, both before and
after the recapitalization, is hereinafter referred to as Hughes. The
accompanying financial statements and footnotes pertain only to Hughes and do
not include balances of former Hughes related to Hughes Defense or Delco.
Prior to the Hughes Transactions, the Hughes businesses were effectively
operated as divisions of former Hughes. For the period prior to December 18,
1997, these financial statements include allocations of corporate expenses from
former Hughes, including research and development, general management, human
resources, financial, legal, tax, quality, communications, marketing,
international, employee benefits and other miscellaneous services. These costs
and expenses have been charged to Hughes based either on usage or using
allocation methodologies primarily based upon total revenues, certain tangible
assets and payroll expenses. Management believes the allocations were made on a
reasonable basis; however, they may not necessarily reflect the financial
position, results of operations or cash flows of Hughes on a stand-alone basis
in the future. Also, prior to December 18, 1997, interest expense in the
Statements of Operations and Available Separate Consolidated Net Income (Loss)
included an allocated share of total former Hughes' interest expense.
Revenues, operating costs and expenses, and other non-operating results for
discontinued operations are excluded from Hughes' results from continuing
operations for all periods presented herein. The financial results of these
businesses are presented in Hughes' Statements of Operations and Available
Separate Consolidated Net Income (Loss) in a single line item entitled "income
from discontinued operations, net of taxes," the related assets and liabilities
are presented in the balance sheets on a single line item entitled "net assets
of discontinued operations" and the net cash flows as "net cash provided by
(used in) discontinued operations. See further discussion in Note 17.
The accompanying financial statements include the applicable portion of
intangible assets, including goodwill, and related amortization resulting from
purchase accounting adjustments associated with GM's purchase of Hughes in 1985,
with certain amounts allocated to the satellite systems manufacturing
businesses.
Hughes is a leading provider of digital entertainment, information and
communication services and satellite-based private business networks. Hughes is
the world's leading digital multi-channel entertainment service provider with
its programming distribution service known as DIRECTV, which was introduced in
the U.S. in 1994 and was the first high-powered, all digital, direct-to-home
("DTH") television distribution service in North America. DIRECTV began service
in Latin America in 1996. Hughes is also the owner and operator of the largest
commercial satellite fleet in the world through its 81% owned subsidiary,
PanAmSat. Hughes is also a leading provider of satellite wireless
communications ground equipment and business communications services. Its
equipment and services are applied in, among other things, data, video and audio
transmission, cable and network television distribution, private business
networks, digital cellular communications and DTH satellite broadcast
distribution of television programming.
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HUGHES ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Principles of Combination and Consolidation
Prior to December 18, 1997, the financial statements present, on a combined
basis, the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the
telecommunications and space business owned and operated by former Hughes.
Subsequent to the Hughes Transactions, the accompanying financial statements are
presented on a consolidated basis. The financial statements include the
accounts of Hughes and its domestic and foreign subsidiaries that are more than
50% owned or controlled by Hughes, with investments in associated companies in
which Hughes owns at least 20% of the voting securities or has significant
influence accounted for under the equity method of accounting.
Use of Estimates in the Preparation of the Financial Statements
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect amounts reported therein. Due to the inherent uncertainty involved in
making estimates, actual results reported in future periods may be based upon
amounts which differ from those estimates.
Revenue Recognition
Revenues are generated from sales of DTH broadcast subscriptions, and the sale
of transponder capacity and related services through outright sales, sales-type
leases and operating lease contracts, and sales of communications equipment and
services.
Sales are generally recognized as products are shipped or services are
rendered. DTH subscription revenues are recognized when programming is viewed
by subscribers. Programming payments received from subscribers in advance of
viewing are recorded as deferred revenue until earned.
Satellite transponder lease contracts qualifying for capital lease treatment
(typically based on the term of the lease) are accounted for as sales-type
leases, with revenues recognized equal to the net present value of the future
minimum lease payments. Upon entering into a sales-type lease, the cost basis
of the transponder is charged to cost of products sold. The portion of each
periodic lease payment deemed to be attributable to interest income is
recognized in each respective period. Contracts for sales of transponders
typically include telemetry, tracking and control ("TT&C") service agreements.
Revenues related to TT&C service agreements are recognized as the services are
performed.
Transponder and other lease contracts that do not qualify as sales-type leases
are accounted for as operating leases. Operating lease revenues are recognized
on a straight-line basis over the respective lease term. Differences between
operating lease payments received and revenues recognized are deferred and
included in accounts and notes receivable or investments and other assets.
A small percentage of revenues are derived from long-term contracts for the
sale of large wireless communications systems. Sales under long-term contracts
are recognized primarily using the percentage-of-completion (cost-to-cost)
method of accounting. Under this method, sales are recorded equivalent to costs
incurred plus a portion of the profit expected to be realized, determined based
on the ratio of costs incurred to estimated total costs at completion. Profits
expected to be realized on long-term contracts are based on estimates of total
sales value and costs at completion. These estimates are reviewed and revised
periodically throughout the lives of the contracts, and adjustments to profits
resulting from such revisions are recorded in the accounting period in which the
revisions are made. Estimated losses on contracts are recorded in the period in
which they are identified.
Hughes has from time to time entered into agreements for the sale and
leaseback of certain of its satellite transponders. However, as a result of
early buy-out transactions described in Note 4, no obligations under sale-
leaseback agreements remain at December 31, 1999. Prior to the completion of the
early buy-out transactions, the leasebacks were classified as operating leases
and, therefore, the capitalized cost and associated depreciation related to
satellite transponders sold were not included in the accompanying financial
statements. Gains resulting from the sale and leaseback transactions were
deferred and amortized over the leaseback period. Leaseback expense was recorded
using the straight-line method over the term of the lease, net of amortization
of the deferred gains. Differences between operating leaseback payments made and
expense recognized were deferred and included in other liabilities and deferred
credits.
Cash Flows
Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments purchased with original
maturities of 90 days or less.
Net cash from operating activities includes cash payments made for interest of
$174.6 million, $53.2 million and $156.8 million in 1999, 1998 and 1997,
respectively. Net cash refunds received by Hughes for prior year income taxes
amounted to $197.2 million and $59.9 million in 1999 and 1998, respectively.
Cash payments for income taxes amounted to $24.0 million in 1997.
Certain non-cash transactions occurred in connection with the consummation of
the Hughes Transactions on December 17, 1997, resulting in a contribution of a
net liability of $133.8 million.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Continued
In 1997, in a separate non-cash transaction, Hughes' subsidiary, PanAmSat
Corporation ("PanAmSat"), converted its outstanding preferred stock into debt
amounting to $438.5 million.
Contracts in Process
Contracts in process are stated at costs incurred plus estimated profit, less
amounts billed to customers and advances and progress payments applied.
Engineering, tooling, manufacturing, and applicable overhead costs, including
administrative, research and development and selling expenses, are charged to
costs and expenses when incurred. Amounts billed under retainage provisions of
contracts are not significant, and substantially all amounts are collectible
within one year. Advances offset against contract related receivables amounted
to $114.5 million and $112.0 million at December 31, 1999 and 1998,
respectively.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market principally using the
average cost method.
Major Classes of Inventories
(Dollars in Millions) 1999 1998
------ ------
Productive material and supplies $ 59.1 $ 55.0
Work in process 67.0 118.6
Finished goods 110.0 113.0
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Total $236.1 $286.6
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Property, Satellites and Depreciation
Property and satellites are carried at cost. Satellite costs include
construction costs, launch costs, launch insurance and capitalized interest.
Capitalized satellite costs represent the costs of successful satellite
launches. The proportionate cost of a satellite, net of depreciation and
insurance proceeds, is written off in the period a full or partial loss of the
satellite occurs. Depreciation is computed generally using the straight-line
method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Leasehold improvements
are amortized over the lesser of the life of the asset or term of the lease.
Intangible Assets
Goodwill, which represents the excess of the cost over the net tangible and
identifiable intangible assets of acquired businesses, and intangible assets are
amortized using the straight-line method over periods not exceeding 40 years.
Software Development Costs
Other assets include certain software development costs capitalized in
accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 86,
Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software to be Sold, Leased, or Otherwise
Marketed. Capitalized software development costs at December 31, 1999 and 1998,
net of accumulated amortization of $98.7 million and $70.6 million,
respectively, totaled $70.4 million and $104.1 million. The software is
amortized using the greater of the units of revenue method or the straight-line
method over its estimated useful life, not in excess of five years. Software
program reviews are conducted to ensure that capitalized software development
costs are properly treated and costs associated with programs that are not
generating revenues are appropriately written off.
Valuation of Long-Lived Assets
Hughes periodically evaluates the carrying value of long-lived assets to be
held and used, including goodwill and other intangible assets, when events and
circumstances warrant such a review. The carrying value of a long-lived asset is
considered impaired when the anticipated undiscounted cash flow from such asset
is separately identifiable and is less than its carrying value. In that event, a
loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the
fair value of the long-lived asset. Fair value is determined primarily using the
anticipated cash flows discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk involved.
Losses on long-lived assets to be disposed of are determined in a similar
manner, except that fair values are reduced for the cost of disposal.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Continued
Foreign Currency
Substantially all of Hughes' foreign operations have determined the local
currency to be their functional currency. Accordingly, these foreign entities
translate assets and liabilities from their local currencies to U.S. dollars
using year-end exchange rates while income and expense accounts are translated
at the average rates in effect during the year. The resulting translation
adjustment is recorded as part of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss),
a separate component of stockholder's equity. Gains and losses resulting from
remeasurement into the functional currency of transactions denominated in non-
functional currencies are recognized in earnings. Net foreign currency
transaction gains and losses included in operations were not material for all
years presented.
Financial Instruments and Investments
Hughes maintains investments in equity securities of unaffiliated companies.
These investments are considered available-for-sale and carried at current fair
value with unrealized gains or losses, net of taxes, reported as part of
accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a separate component of
stockholder's equity. Fair value is determined by market quotes, when
available, or by management estimate.
Market values of financial instruments, other than debt and derivative
instruments, are based upon management estimates. Market values of debt and
derivative instruments are determined by quotes from financial institutions.
The carrying value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts and notes
receivable, investments and other assets, accounts payable, amounts included in
accrued liabilities and other meeting the definition of a financial instrument
and debt approximated fair value at December 31, 1999.
Hughes' derivative contracts primarily consist of foreign exchange-forward
contracts. Hughes enters into these contracts to reduce its exposure to
fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. Foreign exchange-forward contracts are
accounted for as hedges to the extent they are designated as, and are effective
as, hedges of firm foreign currency commitments. Gains and losses on foreign
exchange-forward contracts designated as hedges of firm foreign currency
commitments are recognized in income in the same period as gains and losses on
the underlying transactions are recognized.
Stock Compensation
Hughes issues stock options to employees with grant prices equal to the fair
value of the underlying security at the date of grant. No compensation cost has
been recognized for options in accordance with the provisions of Accounting
Principles Board ("APB") Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees. See Note 12 for information regarding the pro forma effect on
earnings of recognizing compensation cost based on the estimated fair value of
the stock options granted, as required by SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-
Based Compensation.
Compensation related to stock awards is recognized ratably over the vesting
period and, where required, periodically adjusted to reflect changes in the
stock price of the underlying security.
Product and Service Related Expenses
Advertising and research and development costs are expensed as incurred.
Advertising expenses were $115.8 million in 1999, $130.0 million in 1998 and
$74.2 million in 1997. Expenditures for research and development were $98.8
million in 1999, $92.6 million in 1998 and $81.9 million in 1997.
Market Concentrations and Credit Risk
Hughes provides services and extends credit to a number of wireless
communications equipment customers and to a large number of DTH consumers.
Management monitors its exposure to credit losses and maintains allowances for
anticipated losses.
Accounting Change
In 1998, Hughes adopted American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Statement of Position ("SOP") 98-5, Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up
Activities. SOP 98-5 requires that all start-up costs previously capitalized be
written off and recognized as a cumulative effect of accounting change, net of
taxes, as of the beginning of the year of adoption. On a prospective basis,
these types of costs are required to be expensed as incurred. The unfavorable
cumulative effect of this accounting change at January 1, 1998 was $9.2 million
after-tax.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
Note 2: Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Concluded
New Accounting Standards
In September 1999, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Emerging Issues Task Force Issue 99-10 ("EITF 99-10"), Percentage Used to
Determine the Amount of Equity Method Losses. EITF 99-10 addresses the
percentage of ownership that should be used to compute equity method losses when
the investment has been reduced to zero and the investor holds other securities
of the investee. EITF 99-10 requires that equity method losses should not be
recognized solely on the percentage of common stock owned; rather, an entity-
wide approach should be adopted. Under such an approach, equity method losses
must be recognized based on the ownership level that includes other equity
securities (e.g., preferred stock) and loans/advances to the investee or based
on the change in the investor's claim on the investee's book value. Hughes
adopted EITF 99-10 during the third quarter of 1999 which resulted in Hughes
recording a higher percentage of DIRECTV Japan's losses subsequent to the
effective date of September 23, 1999. The unfavorable impact of adopting
EITF 99-10 was $39.0 million after-tax.
In June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities. SFAS No. 133 , as amended, requires all
derivatives to be recorded as either assets or liabilities and the instruments
to be measured at fair value. Gains or losses resulting from changes in the
values of those derivatives are to be recognized immediately or deferred
depending on the use of the derivative and whether or not it qualifies as a
hedge. Hughes will adopt SFAS No. 133 by January 1, 2001, as required. Hughes
does not expect that the adoption of SFAS No. 133 will have a material impact on
Hughes' results of operations or financial position.
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year balances to conform
to the 1999 presentation.
Note 3: Property and Satellites, Net
Estimated
Useful Lives
(Dollars in Millions) (years) 1999 1998
------------- -------- --------
Land and improvements 7 - 25 $ 51.4 $ 32.5
Buildings and leasehold improvements 2 - 30 197.0 136.3
Machinery and equipment 3 - 10 795.2 642.4
Equipment under operating lease 6 333.1 -
Furniture, fixtures and office machines 3 - 13 92.3 67.7
Construction in progress - 363.4 206.6
-------- --------
Total 1,832.4 1,085.5
Less accumulated depreciation 609.4 402.5
-------- --------
Property, net $1,223.0 $ 683.0
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Satellites 12 - 16 $4,683.1 $3,783.2
Less accumulated depreciation 775.8 585.7
-------- --------
Satellites, net $3,907.3 $3,197.5
======== ========
Hughes capitalized interest of $65.1 million, $55.3 million and $64.5 million
during 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively, as part of the cost of its satellites
under construction.
Note 4: Leasing Activities
Future minimum payments due from customers under sales-type leases and related
service agreements, and noncancelable satellite transponder operating leases as
of December 31, 1999 are as follows:
Sales-Type Leases
--------------------
Minimum Service
Lease Agreement
(Dollars in Millions) Payments Payments Operating Leases
- --------------------- -------- --------- ----------------
2000 $ 42.0 $ 5.3 $ 702.0
2001 43.4 5.7 626.4
2002 43.4 5.7 575.0
2003 43.4 5.7 538.5
2004 39.7 5.2 503.1
Thereafter 37.1 5.2 1,911.3
------ ----- --------
Total $249.0 $32.8 $4,856.3
====== ===== ========
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
Note 4: Leasing Activities - Concluded
The components of the net investment in sales-type leases are as follows:
(Dollars in Millions) 1999 1998
------ ------
Total minimum lease payments $249.0 $301.9
Less unearned interest income and allowance
for doubtful accounts 81.1 106.0
------ ------
Total net investment in sales-type leases 167.9 195.9
Less current portion 21.8 22.5
------ ------
Total $146.1 $173.4
====== ======
In 1996 and 1992, Hughes entered into sale-leaseback agreements for certain
satellite transponders with other companies, including General Motors Acceptance
Corporation ("GMAC"), a subsidiary of GM. Deferred gains from these sale-
leaseback agreements are amortized over the expected term of the leaseback
period. In 1998, PanAmSat exercised certain early buy-out options and
repurchased a portion of the leased transponders for a total payment of $155.5
million. In 1999, PanAmSat exercised early buy-out options for the remaining
transponders for $245.4 million in cash and $124.1 million of assumed debt. As a
result of the above transactions, no deferred amounts remain outstanding at
December 31, 1999.
Note 5: Intangible Assets
At December 31, 1999 and 1998, Hughes had $6,642.3 million and $3,184.6
million, respectively, of goodwill, net of accumulated amortization. Goodwill is
amortized over 10 to 40 years. Hughes also had , net of accumulated
amortization, $763.7 million and $1.3 million of intangible assets at December
31, 1999 and 1998, respectively, which are amortized over 2 to 40 years.
Intangible assets consist mainly of FCC licenses, customer lists and dealer
networks.
Note 6: Investments
Hughes has various investments that are accounted for under the equity method
of accounting. Under the equity method of accounting, the investment is recorded
at cost and adjusted for the appropriate share of the net earnings or losses of
the investee. Investee losses are recorded up to the amount of the investment
plus advances and loans made to the investee, and financial guarantees made on
behalf of the investee. Aggregate investments in affiliated companies, including
advances and loans, accounted for under the equity method at December 31, 1999
and 1998, amounted to $317.4 million and $57.1 million, respectively. Of these
amounts, approximately $232.1 million and $55.9 million at December 31, 1999 and
1998, respectively, represent the investment in DIRECTV Japan, net of
accumulated losses of $237.6 million and $102.7 million as of December 31, 1999
and 1998, respectively. Hughes' pre-tax share of losses of investees is
disclosed in Note 13, Other Income and Expenses.
Investments in marketable equity securities stated at current fair value and
classified as available-for-sale totaled $1,025.2 million and $486.0 million at
December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Accumulated unrealized holding gains,
net of taxes, recorded as part of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss),
a separate component of stockholder's equity, were $466.0 million and $16.1
million as of December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
Note 7: Accrued Liabilities and Other
(Dollars in Millions) 1999 1998
------ ------
Payroll and other compensation $157.2 $ 93.5
Contract-related provisions 82.3 38.5
Provision for consumer finance and rebate programs 107.3 93.0
Programming contract liabilities 82.6 -
Other 464.6 229.3
------ ------
Total $894.0 $454.3
====== ======
Included in other liabilities and deferred credits are long-term programming
contract liabilities which totaled $627.1 million at December 31, 1999.
Note 8: Short-Term Borrowings and Long-Term Debt
Short-Term Borrowings
In October 1999, Hughes issued $500.0 million ($498.9 million net of
unamortized discount) of floating rate notes in a private placement with a group
of institutional investors. The notes bear interest at a variable rate which was
7.45% at December 31, 1999. Interest is payable quarterly and the notes are due
and payable on October 23, 2000.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
Note 8: Short-Term Borrowings and Long-Term Debt - Concluded
Long-Term Debt Interest Rates at
(Dollars in Millions) December 31, 1999 1999 1998
------------------ -------- ------
Notes payable 6.00% - 6.875% $ 874.1 $750.0
Revolving credit facilities 6.77% - 7.10% 727.9 155.9
Other debt 11.69% - 12.29% 40.5 28.9
-------- ------
Total debt 1,642.5 934.8
Less current portion 56.5 156.1
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Total long-term debt $1,586.0 $778.7
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Notes payable. PanAmSat issued five, seven, ten and thirty-year notes totaling
$750.0 million in January 1998. The outstanding principal balances and interest
rates for the five, seven, ten and thirty-year notes as of December 31, 1999
were $200 million, $275 million, $150 million and $125 million, respectively.
Principal on the notes is payable at maturity, while interest is payable semi-
annually.
In July 1999, in connection with the early buy-out of satellite sale-
leasebacks, PanAmSat assumed $124.1 million of variable rate notes, all of which
were outstanding at December 31, 1999. The notes mature on various dates
through January 2, 2002.
Revolving credit facilities. Hughes has three unsecured revolving credit
facilities totaling $1.6 billion, consisting of a $750.0 million multi-year
facility, a $350.0 million 364-day facility, and a $500.0 million bridge
facility. The multi-year credit facility provides for a commitment of $750.0
million through December 5, 2002. The 364-day facility provides for a
commitment of $350.0 million through November 22, 2000. These facilities also
provide backup capacity for Hughes' commercial paper program. The bridge
facility provides for a commitment of $500.0 million through the earlier of
November 22, 2000 or the receipt of proceeds from the issuance of any debt
securities of Hughes in a public offering. $500.0 million was outstanding under
the multi-year facility at December 31, 1999. No amounts were outstanding under
the commercial paper program, 364-day, or bridge facilities at December 31,
1999.
Each of Hughes' credit facilities contain covenants that Hughes must comply
with. The covenants require Hughes to maintain a minimum level of consolidated
net worth and not to exceed certain specified ratios. At December 31, 1999,
Hughes was in compliance with all such covenants.
PanAmSat maintains a $500.0 million multi-year revolving credit facility that
provides for short-term and long-term borrowings and a $500.0 million commercial
paper program that provides for short-term borrowings. The multi-year revolving
credit facility provides for a commitment through December 24, 2002. Borrowings
under the credit facility and commercial paper program are limited to $500.0
million in the aggregate. No amounts were outstanding under either the multi-
year revolving credit facility or the commercial paper program at December 31,
1999.
At December 31, 1999, Hughes' 75% owned subsidiary, SurFin Ltd. ("SurFin"),
had a total of $227.9 million outstanding under a $400.0 million unsecured
revolving credit facility expiring in June 2002.
Other. At December 31, 1999, Galaxy Latin America, LLC's ("GLA") 100% owned
subsidiary, Galaxy Brasil, Ltda. ("GLB"), had a total of $24.3 million
outstanding under variable rate notes payable in varying amounts at maturity in
April and May 2002.
Other long-term debt at December 31, 1999 and 1998 consisted primarily of
notes that are payable at maturity in April 2007.
As part of a debt refinancing program undertaken by PanAmSat in 1997, an
extraordinary charge of $20.6 million ($34.4 million before taxes) was recorded
that resulted from the excess of the price paid for the debt over its carrying
value, net of deferred financing costs.
Hughes has filed a shelf registration statement with the Securities and
Exchange Commission with respect to an issuance of up to $2.0 billion of debt
securities from time to time. No amounts have been issued as of December 31,
1999.
The aggregate maturities of long-term debt for the five years subsequent to
December 31, 1999 are $56.5 million in 2000, $21.2 million in 2001, $798.8
million in 2002, $200.0 million in 2003 and $566.0 million in 2005 and
thereafter.
Note 9: Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes is based on reported income from continuing
operations before income taxes, minority interests, extraordinary item and
cumulative effect of accounting change. Deferred income tax assets and
liabilities reflect the impact of temporary differences between the amounts of
assets and liabilities recognized for financial reporting purposes and such
amounts recognized for tax purposes, as measured by applying currently enacted
tax laws.
Hughes and former Hughes (prior to December 18, 1997), and their domestic
subsidiaries join with General Motors in filing a consolidated U.S. federal
income tax return. The portion of the consolidated income tax liability or
receivable recorded by Hughes is generally equivalent to the amount that would
have been recorded on a separate return basis.
Prior to December 18, 1997, income tax expense was allocated to Hughes as if
Hughes filed a separate income tax return.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
Note 9: Income Taxes - Continued
The income tax provision (benefit) consisted of the following:
(Dollars in Millions) 1999 1998 1997
-------- -------- -------
Taxes currently payable (refundable):
U.S. federal $(406.5) $(201.9) $(51.9)
Foreign 30.1 15.9 9.5
State and local (24.2) (36.5) 7.7
------- ------- ------
Total (400.6) (222.5) (34.7)
------- ------- ------
Deferred tax liabilities (assets):
U.S. federal 185.0 50.8 181.9
State and local (21.3) 29.4 14.8
------- ------- ------
Total 163.7 80.2 196.7
------- ------- ------
Total income tax provision (benefit) $(236.9) $(142.3) $162.0
======= ======= ======
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, minority
interests, extraordinary item and cumulative effect of accounting change
included the following components:
(Dollars in Millions) 1999 1998 1997
-------- -------- -------
U.S. income (loss) $(519.0) $ (10.2) $415.3
Foreign loss (141.0) (93.0) (41.2)
------- ------- ------
Total $(660.0) $(103.2) $374.1
======= ======= ======
The combined income tax provision (benefit) was different than the amount
computed using the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate for the reasons set
forth in the following table:
(Dollars in Millions) 1999 1998 1997
-------- -------- -------
Expected tax (refund) at U.S. federal statutory income tax rate $(231.0) $ (36.1) $131.0
Research and experimentation tax benefits and resolution of tax
contingencies (78.9) (172.9) (35.3)
Foreign sales corporation tax benefit (13.6) (15.6) (13.0)
U.S. state and local income taxes (29.5) (4.6) 14.6
Losses of equity method investees 60.3 36.7 25.3
Minority interests in losses of partnership 19.0 19.3 17.5
Non-deductible goodwill amortization 31.0 20.0 9.7
Other 5.8 10.9 12.2
------- ------- ------
Total income tax provision (benefit) $(236.9) $(142.3) $162.0
======= ======= ======
Temporary differences and carryforwards which gave rise to deferred tax assets
and liabilities at December 31 were as follows:
1999 1998
----------------------- -----------------------
Deferred Deferred Deferred Deferred
Tax Tax Tax Tax
(Dollars in Millions) Assets Liabilities Assets Liabilities
--------- ----------- --------- -----------
Accruals and advances $ 106.1 $143.6
Sales and leasebacks - 65.4
Customer deposits, rebates and commissions 44.1 $ 114.1 52.9
State taxes 27.9 - 38.8
Gain on PanAmSat merger - 186.3 - $191.1
Satellite launch insurance costs - 136.8 - 103.1
Depreciation and amortization - 545.0 - 437.5
Net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards 287.3 - 77.8 -
Programming contract liabilities 285.0 - - -
Unrealized gains on securities - 318.6 - 1.2
Write-off related to wireless product lines 95.9 - - -
Other 204.4 100.7 70.9 83.7
-------- -------- ------ ------
Subtotal 1,050.7 1,401.5 449.4 816.6
Valuation allowance (84.0) - (64.2) -
-------- -------- ------ ------
Total deferred taxes $ 966.7 $1,401.5 $385.2 $816.6
======== ======== ====== ======
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
Note 9: Income Taxes - Concluded
No income tax provision has been made for the portion of undistributed
earnings of foreign subsidiaries deemed permanently reinvested that amounted to
approximately $29.7 million and $18.5 million at December 31, 1999 and 1998,
respectively. Repatriation of all accumulated earnings would have resulted in
tax liabilities of $10.4 million in 1999 and $6.4 million in 1998.
At December 31, 1999, Hughes has $84.0 million of deferred tax assets relating
to foreign operating loss carryforwards expiring in varying amounts between 2000
and 2004. A valuation allowance was provided for all foreign operating loss
carryforwards. At December 31, 1999, a Hughes subsidiary has $45.2 million of
alternative minimum tax credits generated in separate filing years, which can be
carried forward indefinitely. At December 31, 1999, Hughes' subsidiaries have
$126.2 million of deferred tax assets relating to federal net operating loss
carryforwards which will expire in varying amounts between 2009 and 2018. Hughes
has $11.9 million of deferred tax assets relating to state net operating loss
carryforwards which will expire in varying amounts between 2004 and 2018. Hughes
also has $20 million of research and experimentation credits which will expire
in 2019.
Hughes has an agreement with Raytheon which governs Hughes' rights and
obligations with respect to U.S. federal and state income taxes for all periods
prior to the merger of Hughes Defense with Raytheon. Hughes is responsible for
any income taxes pertaining to those periods prior to the merger, including any
additional income taxes resulting from U.S. federal and state tax audits.
Hughes is entitled to any U.S. federal and state income tax refunds relating to
those years.
The U.S. federal income tax returns of former Hughes have been examined
through 1994. All years prior to 1986 are closed. Issues relating to the years
1986 through 1994 are being contested through various stages of administrative
appeal. The Internal Revenue Service ("IRS") is currently examining former
Hughes' U.S. federal tax returns for years 1995 through 1997. Management
believes that adequate provision has been made for any adjustment which might be
assessed for open years.
Hughes reached an agreement with the IRS regarding a claim for refund of U.S.
federal income taxes related to the treatment of research and experimentation
costs for the years 1983 through 1995. Hughes recorded a total of $172.9
million of research and experimentation tax benefits during 1998, a substantial
portion of which related to the above noted agreement with the IRS and covered
prior years.
Hughes has taxes receivable from GM at December 31, 1999 and 1998,
respectively, of approximately $610.6 million and $379.3 million of which $290.8
million and $45.1 million, respectively, are included in prepaid expenses and
other in the balance sheets.
Note 10: Retirement Programs and Other Postretirement Benefits
Substantially all of Hughes' employees participate in Hughes' contributory and
non-contributory defined benefit retirement plans. Benefits are based on years
of service and compensation earned during a specified period of time before
retirement. Additionally, an unfunded, nonqualified pension plan covers certain
employees. Hughes also maintains a program for eligible retirees to participate
in health care and life insurance benefits generally until they reach age 65.
Qualified employees who elected to participate in the Hughes contributory
defined benefit pension plans may become eligible for these health care and life
insurance benefits if they retire from Hughes between the ages of 55 and 65.
Prior to December 18, 1997, the pension related assets and liabilities and the
postretirement benefit plans were maintained by former Hughes for its non-
automotive businesses and were not included in the Hughes balance sheet. A
portion of former Hughes' net pension expense and postretirement benefit cost
was allocated to Hughes and is included in the Statements of Operations and
Available Separate Consolidated Net Income (Loss). For 1997, the pension
expense and post retirement benefit cost components were not determined
separately for the Hughes participants. The 1997 information presented below is
based on pro rata allocations from former Hughes for each pension and
postretirement benefit component.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
Note 10: Retirement Programs and Other Postretirement Benefits - Continued
The components of the pension benefit obligation and the other postretirement
benefit obligation, as well as the net benefit obligation recognized in the
balance sheets, are shown below:
Other
Postretirement
Pension Benefits Benefits
------------------ -------------------
(Dollars in Millions) 1999 1998 1999 1998
-------- ------- ------- ---------
Change in Benefit Obligation
Net benefit obligation at beginning of year $341.8 $316.4 $ 24.7 $ 19.5
Service cost 14.5 13.6 0.6 0.5
Interest cost 23.9 22.5 1.5 1.2
Plan participants' contributions 3.0 3.0 - -
Actuarial (gain) loss (31.3) 17.1 (2.7) 5.1
Benefits paid (34.2) (30.8) (1.3) (1.6)
------ ------ ------ ------
Net benefit obligation at end of year 317.7 341.8 22.8 24.7
------ ------ ------ ------
Change in Plan Assets
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year 346.6 337.0 - -
Actual return on plan assets 69.6 30.3 - -
Employer contributions 3.0 4.3 (1.3) (1.6)
Plan participants' contributions 3.0 3.0 - -
Benefits paid (34.2) (30.8) 1.3 1.6
Transfers 2.1 2.8 - -
------ ------ ------ ------
Fair value of plan assets at end of year 390.1 346.6 - -
------ ------ ------ ------
Funded status at end of year 72.4 4.8 (22.8) (24.7)
Unamortized amount resulting from changes
in plan provisions (0.4) 1.9 - -
Unamortized net amount resulting from changes
in plan experience and actuarial assumptions (38.7) 26.7 (1.4) 0.7
------ ------ ------ ------
Net amount recognized at end of year $ 33.3 $ 33.4 $(24.2) $(24.0)
====== ====== ====== ======
Amounts recognized in the balance sheet consist of:
Prepaid benefit cost $ 43.0 $ 42.0
Accrued benefit cost (24.6) (23.2) $(24.2) $(24.0)
Intangible asset 2.6 3.2 - -
Deferred tax assets 5.0 4.6 - -
Accumulated other comprehensive loss 7.3 6.8 - -
------ ------ ------ ------
Net amount recognized at end of year $ 33.3 $ 33.4 $(24.2) $(24.0)
====== ====== ====== ======
Included in the pension plan assets at December 31, 1999 and 1998 are GM Class
H common stock of $0.6 million and $0.4 million, GM $1-2/3 common stock of $0.3
million and $1.3 million and GMAC bonds of $0.5 million and $0.6 million,
respectively.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
Note 10: Retirement Programs and Other Postretirement Benefits - Concluded
Other
Postretirement
Weighted-average assumptions as of Pension Benefits Benefits
December 31 ---------------- ----------------
1999 1998 1999 1998
------ ------ ------ ------
Discount rate 7.75% 6.75% 7.50% 6.50%
Expected return on plan assets 9.50% 9.50% N/A N/A
Rate of compensation increase 5.00% 5.00% N/A N/A
For measurement purposes, a 9.0% annual rate of increase per capita cost of
covered health care benefits was assumed for 2000. The rate was assumed to
decrease gradually 0.5% per year to 6.0% in 2006.
Other
Postretirement
Pension Benefits Benefits
--------------------------- ------------------------
(Dollars in Millions) 1999 1998 1997 1999 1998 1997
------ ------ ------ ------ ------ ------
Components of net periodic benefit cost
Benefits earned during the year $ 14.5 $ 13.6 $ 11.4 $0.6 $ 0.5 $ 0.5
Interest accrued on benefits earned in
prior years 23.9 22.5 22.4 1.5 1.2 1.2
Expected return on assets (28.5) (26.3) (24.7) - - -
Amortization components
Asset at date of adoption - (2.7) (3.0) - - -
Amount resulting from changes in
plan provisions 0.4 0.4 0.4 - - -
Net amount resulting from changes
in plan experience and actuarial
assumptions 4.7 2.7 2.0 - (0.1) (0.2)
------ ------ ------ ---- ----- -----
Net periodic benefit cost $ 15.0 $ 10.2 $ 8.5 $2.1 $ 1.6 $ 1.5
====== ====== ====== ==== ===== =====
The projected benefit obligation and accumulated benefit obligation for the
pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets were
$52.9 million and $42.4 million, respectively, as of December 31, 1999 and $49.8
million and $38.9 million, respectively, as of December 31, 1998. The pension
plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets do not have
any underlying assets.
A one-percentage point change in assumed health care cost trend rates would
have the following effects:
1-Percentage 1-Percentage
(Dollars in Millions) Point Increase Point Decrease
-------------- --------------
Effect on total of service and interest cost components $0.4 $(0.3)
Effect on postretirement benefit obligation 3.2 (2.8)
Hughes maintains 401(k) plans for qualified employees. A portion of employee
contributions are matched by Hughes and amounted to $12.5 million, $10.6 million
and $9.6 million in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
Hughes has disclosed certain amounts associated with estimated future
postretirement benefits other than pensions and characterized such amounts as
"other postretirement benefit obligation." Notwithstanding the recording of such
amounts and the use of these terms, Hughes does not admit or otherwise
acknowledge that such amounts or existing postretirement benefit plans of Hughes
(other than pensions) represent legally enforceable liabilities of Hughes.
Note 11: Stockholder's Equity
In connection with the Hughes Transactions, Hughes was recapitalized on
December 17, 1997 at which time 1,000 shares of $1.00 par value common stock,
representing all of the authorized and outstanding common stock of Hughes, were
issued to GM. Prior to December 17, 1997, the equity of Hughes was comprised of
Parent Company's net investment in its telecommunications and space business.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
Note 11: Stockholder's Equity - Concluded
The following represents changes in the components of accumulated other
comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes, as of December 31:
1999 1998 1997
----------------------------- ----------------------------- --------------------------
Tax Tax
Pre-tax (Credit) Net Pre-tax (Credit) Net Pre-tax Tax Net
(Dollars in Millions) Amount Expense Amount Amount Expense Amount Amount Expense Amount
-------- -------- ------- -------- -------- ------- ------- ------- ------
Minimum pension
liability adjustments $ (0.8) $ (0.3) $ (0.5) $ (0.8) $(0.3) $(0.5) - - -
Foreign currency
translation
adjustments $ 11.0 - $ 11.0 $ 3.8 - $ 3.8 $0.6 - $0.6
Unrealized gains
on securities $767.3 $317.4 $449.9 $ 3.0 $ 1.2 $ 1.8 - - -
Reclassification
adjustment for gains
included in net income - - - $(11.8) $(4.7) $(7.1) - - -
Note 12: Incentive Plans
Under the Hughes Electronics Corporation Incentive Plan ("the Plan"), as
approved by the GM Board of Directors in 1999, shares, rights or options to
acquire up to 77.6 million shares of GM Class H common stock on a cumulative
basis were available for grant through December 31, 1999.
The GM Executive Compensation Committee may grant options and other rights to
acquire shares of GM Class H common stock under the provisions of the Plan. The
option price is equal to 100% of the fair market value of GM Class H common
stock on the date the options are granted. These nonqualified options generally
vest over two to four years, expire ten years from date of grant and are subject
to earlier termination under certain conditions.
As part of the Hughes Transactions, the outstanding options of former Hughes
employees who continued as Hughes employees were converted on December 18, 1997
into options to purchase recapitalized GM Class H common stock. Recognition of
compensation expense was not required in connection with the conversion.
Changes in the status of outstanding options were as follows:
Shares Under Weighted-Average
GM Class H Common Stock Option Exercise Price
------------ ----------------
Outstanding at December 31, 1997 13,961,615 $29.08
Granted 4,180,525 51.02
Exercised (1,506,241) 23.22
Terminated (937,179) 31.79
---------- ------
Outstanding at December 31, 1998 15,698,720 $35.32
Granted 5,004,275 48.23
Exercised (3,436,057) 29.84
Terminated (1,431,582) 40.46
---------- ------
Outstanding at December 31, 1999 15,835,356 $39.84
========== ======
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
Note 12: Incentive Plans - Concluded
The following table summarizes information about the Plan stock options
outstanding at December 31, 1999:
Options Outstanding Options Exercisable
------------------------------------------- ----------------------------
Weighted-
Average
Remaining Weighted- Weighted-
Range of Number Contractual Average Number Average
Exercise Prices Outstanding Life (years) Exercise Price Exercisable Exercise Price
--------------- ----------- ------------ -------------- ----------- --------------
$9.86 to $20.00 326,686 2.9 $15.06 326,686 $ 15.06
20.01 to 30.00 663,549 4.9 22.24 663,549 22.24
30.01 to 40.00 6,634,506 7.1 31.74 3,842,272 32.01
40.01 to 50.00 5,573,775 9.0 46.37 17,712 47.63
50.01 to 85.72 2,636,840 8.5 55.78 1,031,719 54.79
--------------- ---------- --- ------ --------- -------
$9.86 to $85.72 15,835,356 7.8 $39.84 5,881,938 $ 33.59
===== ====== ========== === ===== ========= =======
At December 31, 1999, 43.1 million shares were available for grant under the
Plan subject to GM Executive Compensation Committee approval.
On May 5, 1997, PanAmSat adopted a stock option incentive plan with terms
similar to the Plan. As of December 31, 1999, PanAmSat had 3,455,832 options
outstanding to purchase its common stock with exercise prices ranging from
$29.00 per share to $59.75 per share. The options vest ratably over three to
four years and have a remaining life ranging from seven years to nine years. At
December 31, 1999, 439,420 options were exercisable at a weighted average
exercise price of $36.46. The PanAmSat options have been considered in the
following pro forma analysis.
The following table presents pro forma information as if Hughes recorded
compensation cost using the fair value of issued options on their grant date, as
required by SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock Based Compensation:
(Dollars in Millions) 1999 1998 1997
-------- ------ ------
Earnings (loss) used for computation of available
separate consolidated net income (loss)
as reported $(321.2) $271.7 $470.7
pro forma (384.9) 186.7 427.2
The pro forma amounts for compensation cost are not indicative of the effects
on operating results for future periods.
For stock options granted prior to the Hughes Transactions, the estimated
compensation cost was based upon an allocation from former Hughes which was
calculated using the Black-Scholes valuation model for estimation of the fair
value of its options. The following table presents the estimated weighted-
average fair value of options granted and the assumptions used for the 1999,
1998 and 1997 calculations (for 1998 and 1997, stock volatility was estimated
based upon a three-year average derived from a study of a Hughes determined peer
group):
1999 1998 1997
-------- -------- -------
Estimated fair value per option granted $ 24.02 $ 22.78 $26.90
Average exercise price per option granted 48.23 51.02 31.71
Expected stock volatility 38.0% 32.8% 32.5%
Risk-free interest rate 5.2% 5.6% 5.9%
Expected option life (in years) 7.0 6.2 7.0
Note 13: Other Income and Expenses
(Dollars in Millions) 1999 1998 1997
------- ------- ------
Equity losses from unconsolidated affiliates $(189.2) $(128.3) $(72.2)
Gain on PanAmSat merger - - 489.7
Gain from sale of common stock of an affiliate 39.4 - -
Other 13.5 (23.5) (28.9)
------- ------- ------
Total other, net $(136.3) $(151.8) $388.6
======= ======= ======
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
Note 13: Other Income and Expenses - Concluded
Equity losses from unconsolidated affiliates at December 31, 1999 are
primarily comprised of losses at DIRECTV Japan, of which Hughes owns 42.2%,
Hughes Ispat Limited, of which Hughes owns 45%, Galaxy Entertainment de
Venezuela, C.A., of which Hughes owns 20% and American Mobile Satellite
Corporation ("AMSC"). During the third quarter of 1999, AMSC issued new shares
of its common stock, resulting in Hughes recording an increase in its investment
in AMSC of $50.2 million with an offsetting adjustment to other comprehensive
income (loss), a separate component of stockholder's equity. The issuance of the
new shares diluted Hughes' ownership in AMSC to 14%. Since Hughes no longer
exerted significant influence over AMSC's operations, the accounting for the
AMSC investment from the equity method to the cost basis of accounting.
Note 14: Related-Party Transactions
In the ordinary course of its operations, Hughes provides telecommunications
services and sells electronic components to, and purchases sub-components from,
related parties.
The following table summarizes significant related-party transactions:
(Dollars in Millions) 1999 1998 1997
----- ----- -----
Revenues $46.5 $40.5 $25.0
Costs and expenses
Purchases 35.2 29.0 38.4
Allocation of corporate expenses - - 57.9
Allocated interest - - 31.6
Note 15: Available Separate Consolidated Net Income (Loss)
Holders of GM Class H common stock have no direct rights in the equity or
assets of Hughes, but rather have rights in the equity and assets of GM (which
includes 100% of the stock of Hughes).
Amounts available for the payment of dividends on GM Class H common stock are
based on the Available Separate Consolidated Net Income (Loss) ("ASCNI") of
Hughes. The ASCNI of Hughes is determined quarterly and is equal to the
separate consolidated net income (loss) of Hughes, excluding the effects of GM
purchase accounting adjustments arising from GM's acquisition of Hughes and
including the effects of preferred dividends paid and/or payable to GM (earnings
(loss) used for computation of ASCNI), multiplied by a fraction, the numerator
of which is equal to the weighted-average number of shares of GM Class H common
stock outstanding during the period (124.7 million, 105.3 million and 101.5
million during 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively) and the denominator of which
is a number equal to the weighted- average number of shares of GM Class H common
stock which, if issued and outstanding, would represent 100% of the tracking
stock interest in the earnings of Hughes (Average Class H dividend base). The
Average Class H dividend base was 418.5 million during 1999 and 399.9 million
during 1998 and 1997. Upon conversion of the GM Series H preference stock into
GM Class H common stock, both the numerator and the denominator used in the
computation of ASCNI will increase by the number of shares of the GM Class H
common stock issued (see further discussion in Note 16). In addition, the
denominator used in determining the ASCNI of Hughes may be adjusted from time to
time as deemed appropriate by the GM Board of Directors ("GM Board") to reflect
subdivisions or combinations of the GM Class H common stock, certain transfers
of capital to or from Hughes, the contribution of shares of capital stock of GM
to or for the benefit of Hughes employees and the retirement of GM Class H
common stock purchased by Hughes. The GM Board's discretion to make such
adjustments is limited by criteria set forth in GM's Restated Certificate of
Incorporation.
In connection with the PRIMESTAR and USSB transactions (see further discussion
in Note 17), GM contributed to Hughes an amount of cash sufficient to enable
Hughes to purchase from GM, for fair value as determined by the GM Board, the
number of shares of GM Class H common stock delivered by Hughes. In accordance
with the GM certificate of incorporation, the Class H dividend base was
increased to reflect that number of shares. The number of shares issued as part
of the PRIMESTAR acquisition and the USSB merger have been included in the
calculation of both the numerator and denominator of the fraction described
above since the consummation dates of the transactions.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
Note 15: Available Separate Consolidated Net Income (Loss) - Concluded
Effective January 1, 1999, shares of Class H common stock delivered by GM
in connection with the award of such shares to and the exercise of stock options
by employees of Hughes increases the numerator and denominator of the fraction
referred to above. Prior to January 1, 1999, the exercise of stock options did
not affect the GM Class H dividend base (denominator). From time to time, in
anticipation of exercises of stock options, Hughes purchases Class H common
stock on the open market. Upon purchase, these shares are retired and therefore
decrease the numerator and denominator of the fraction referred to above.
Dividends may be paid on the GM Class H common stock only when, as, and if
declared by GM's Board of Directors in its sole discretion. Dividends may be
paid on GM Class H common stock to the extent of the amount initially determined
to be available for the payment of dividends on GM Class H common stock, plus
the portion of earnings of GM after the closing of the Hughes Transactions
attributed to GM Class H common stock. The GM Board determined that the amount
initially available for the payment of dividends on shares of the recapitalized
GM Class H common stock was the cumulative amount available for the payment of
dividends on GM Class H common stock immediately prior to the closing of the
Hughes Transactions, reduced by a pro rata portion of the net reduction in GM's
total stockholder's equity resulting from the Hughes Transactions. As of
December 31, 1999 , the amount available for the payment of dividends on GM
Class H common stock was $5.4 billion . The GM Board does not currently intend
to pay cash dividends on the recapitalized GM Class H common stock.
Note 16: Hughes Series A Preferred Stock
On June 24, 1999, as part of a strategic alliance with Hughes, America Online
("AOL") invested $1.5 billion in shares of GM Series H 6.25% Automatically
Convertible Preference Stock ("GM Series H Preference Stock"). The GM Series H
preference stock will automatically convert into GM Class H common stock in
three years based upon a variable conversion factor linked to the GM Class H
common stock price at the time of conversion, and accrues quarterly dividends at
a rate of 6.25% per year. It may be converted earlier in certain limited
circumstances. GM immediately invested the $1.5 billion received from AOL in
shares of Hughes Series A Preferred Stock designed to correspond to the
financial terms of the GM Series H preference stock. Dividends on the Hughes
Series A Preferred Stock are payable to GM quarterly at an annual rate of 6.25%.
These preferred stock dividends payable to GM will reduce Hughes' earnings used
for computation of the ASCNI of Hughes, which will have an effect equivalent to
the payment of dividends on the Series H preference stock as if those dividends
were paid by Hughes. Upon conversion of the GM Series H preference stock into GM
Class H common stock, Hughes will redeem the Series A Preferred Stock through a
cash payment to GM equal to the fair market value of the GM Class H common stock
issuable upon the conversion. Simultaneous with GM's receipt of the cash
redemption proceeds, GM will make a capital contribution to Hughes of the same
amount. In connection with this capital contribution, the denominator of the
fraction used in the computation of the ASCNI of Hughes will be increased by the
corresponding number of shares of GM Class H common stock issued. Accordingly,
upon conversion of the GM Series H preference stock into GM Class H common
stock, both the numerator and denominator used in the computation of ASCNI will
increase by the amount of the GM Class H common stock issued.
Note 17: Acquisitions, Investments and Divestitures
Acquisitions and Investments
In September and November of 1999, DIRECTV Japan raised a total of
approximately $281 million through the issuance of bonds, convertible into
common stock, to five of its major shareholders, including $244.7 million issued
to Hughes.
On July 28, 1999, GLA acquired GLB, the exclusive distributor of DIRECTV
services in Brazil, from Tevecap S.A. for approximately $114.0 million plus the
assumption of debt. In connection with the transaction, Tevecap also sold its
10% equity interest in GLA to Hughes and The Cisneros Group of Companies, the
remaining GLA partners, which increased Hughes' ownership interest in GLA to
77.8%. As part of the transaction, Hughes also increased its ownership interest
in SurFin from 59.1% to 75.0%. The total consideration paid in the transactions
amounted to approximately $101.1 million.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
Note 17: Acquisitions, Investments and Divestitures - Continued
On May 20, 1999, Hughes acquired by merger all of the outstanding capital
stock of U.S. Satellite Broadcasting Company ("USSB"), a provider of premium
subscription television programming via the digital broadcasting system that it
shares with DIRECTV. The total consideration of approximately $1.6 billion paid
in July 1999, consisted of approximately $0.4 billion in cash and 22.6 million
shares of Class H common stock.
On April 28, 1999, Hughes completed the acquisition of PRIMESTAR's 2.3
million subscriber medium-power direct-to-home satellite business. The purchase
price consisted of $1.1 billion in cash and 4.9 million shares of Class H common
stock, for a total purchase price of $1.3 billion. As part of the agreement to
acquire PRIMESTAR, Hughes agreed to purchase the high-power satellite assets and
related orbital frequencies of Tempo Satellite Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary
of TCI Satellite Entertainment Inc. The purchase price for the Tempo Satellite
assets consisted of $500 million in cash. Of this purchase price, $150 million
was paid on March 10, 1999 for a satellite that has not yet been launched and
the remaining $350 million was paid on June 4, 1999 for an in-orbit satellite
and 11 related satellite orbital frequencies.
Hughes agreed, in connection with its acquisition of PRIMESTAR, to exit the
medium-power business prior to May 1, 2001. Hughes formulated a detailed exit
plan during the second quarter of 1999 and immediately began to migrate the
medium-power customers to DIRECTV's high-power platform. Accordingly, Hughes
accrued exit costs of $150 million in determining the purchase price allocated
to the net assets acquired. The principal components of such exit costs include
penalties to terminate assumed contracts and costs to remove medium-power
equipment from customer premises. The timing of subscriber migration and exit of
the medium-power business is currently estimated to occur by the end of 2000,
but is subject to change pending final management determination, which could
result in an adjustment to the amount of accrued exit costs. The amount of
accrued exit costs remaining at December 31, 1999 was $123.9 million.
In February 1999, Hughes acquired an additional ownership interest in Grupo
Galaxy Mexicana, S.R.L. de C.V. ("GGM"), a Latin America local operating company
which is the exclusive distributor of DIRECTV in Mexico, from Grupo MVS, S.R.L.
de C.V. Hughes' equity ownership represents 49.0% of the voting equity and all
of the non-voting equity of GGM. In October 1998, Hughes acquired from Grupo
MVS an additional 10.0% interest in GLA, increasing Hughes' ownership interest
to 70.0%. Hughes also acquired an additional 19.8% interest in SurFin, a
company providing financing of subscriber receiver equipment for certain local
operating companies located in Latin America and Mexico, increasing Hughes'
ownership percentage from 39.3% to 59.1%. The aggregate purchase price for
these transactions was $197.0 million in cash.
In May 1998, Hughes purchased an additional 9.5% interest in PanAmSat for
$851.4 million in cash, increasing its ownership interest in PanAmSat to 81.0%.
PanAmSat was originally acquired in May 1997, when Hughes and PanAmSat completed
the merger of their respective satellite service operations into a new publicly-
held company, which retained the name PanAmSat Corporation. Hughes contributed
its Galaxy satellite services business in exchange for a 71.5% interest in the
new company. Existing PanAmSat stockholders received a 28.5% interest in the new
company and $1.5 billion in cash. Such cash consideration and other funds
required to consummate the merger were funded by new debt financing totaling
$1,725.0 million borrowed from GM, which was subsequently repaid in December
1997. The PanAmSat merger was treated as a partial sale of the Galaxy business
by Hughes and resulted in a one-time pre-tax gain of $489.7 million ($318.3
million after-tax).
The financial information included herein reflects the acquisitions
discussed above from their respective dates of acquisition. The acquisitions
were accounted for by the purchase method of accounting and, accordingly, the
purchase price has been allocated to the assets acquired and the liabilities
assumed based on the estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. The
excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair values of the net assets
acquired has been recorded as goodwill, resulting in goodwill additions of
$3,612.4 million and $702.9 million for the years ended December 31, 1999 and
1998, respectively.
The December 31, 1999 financial statements reflect a preliminary allocation
of the purchase price for the PRIMESTAR transaction based upon information
currently available. Adjustments relating to the tangible assets, including
equipment located on customer premises; intangible assets, including customer
lists and dealer network; and accrued liabilities for programming contracts and
leases with above-market rates are estimates pending the completion of
independent appraisals currently in process. Additionally, the adjustment to
recognize the benefit of net operating loss carryforwards of USSB represents a
preliminary estimate pending further review and analysis by Hughes management.
The foregoing appraisals, review and analysis are expected to be completed by
March 31, 2000. Accordingly, the final purchase price allocations may be
different from the amounts reflected herein.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
Note 17: Acquisitions, Investments and Divestitures - Concluded
The following selected unaudited pro forma information is being provided to
present a summary of the combined results of Hughes and USSB and PRIMESTAR for
1999 and 1998 as if the acquisitions had occurred as of the beginning of the
respective periods, giving effect to purchase accounting adjustments. The pro
forma data presents only significant transactions, is presented for
informational purposes only and may not necessarily reflect the results of
operations of Hughes had these companies operated as part of Hughes for each of
the periods presented, nor are they necessarily indicative of the results of
future operations. The pro forma information excludes the effect of non-
recurring charges.
(Dollars in Millions) 1999 1998
--------- --------
Total Revenues $6,350.3 $5,318.6
Income (loss) before extraordinary item and
cumulative effect of accounting change (297.1) 160.0
Net income (loss) (297.1) 150.8
Pro forma available separate consolidated net
Income (loss) (103.1) 53.4
Divestitures
On January 13, 2000, Hughes announced that it had reached an agreement to sell
its satellite systems manufacturing businesses to The Boeing Company ("Boeing")
for $3.75 billion in cash. The final transaction, which is subject to regulatory
approval, is expected to close in the second or third quarter of 2000. The
financial results for the satellite systems manufacturing businesses are treated
as discontinued operations for all periods presented herein.
On December 15, 1997, Hughes sold substantially all of the assets and
liabilities of the Hughes Avicom business to Rockwell Collins, Inc. for cash,
which resulted in an after-tax gain of $62.8 million. Hughes Avicom is treated
as a discontinued operation for all periods prior to its disposition.
Summarized financial information for the discontinued operations
follows:
(Dollars in Millions) 1999 1998 1997
-------- -------- --------
Revenues $1,780.4 $2,483.3 $2,392.5
Income tax provision 42.9 97.6 74.7
Net income 99.8 196.4 170.6
Hughes also announced on January 13, 2000, the discontinuation of its mobile
cellular and narrowband local loop product lines at Hughes Network Systems. As a
result of this decision, Hughes recorded a fourth quarter 1999 pre-tax charge to
continuing operations of $272.1 million. The charge represents the write-off of
receivables and inventories, licenses, software and equipment with no
alternative use.
Also, in December 1997, Hughes repurchased from AT&T for $161.8 million, a
2.5% equity interest in DIRECTV, ending AT&T's marketing agreement to distribute
the DIRECTV direct broadcast satellite television service and DIRECTV/TM/
receiver equipment.
Note 18: Derivative Financial Instruments and Risk Management
In the normal course of business, Hughes enters into transactions that expose
it to risks associated with foreign exchange rates. Hughes utilizes derivative
instruments in an effort to mitigate these risks. Hughes' policy is to not
enter into speculative derivative instruments for profit or execute derivative
instrument contracts for which there are no underlying exposures. Instruments
used as hedges must be effective at reducing the risk associated with the
exposure being hedged and designated as a hedge at the inception of the
contract. Accordingly, changes in market values of hedge instruments are highly
correlated with changes in market values of the underlying transactions, both at
the inception of the hedge and over the life of the hedge contract.
Hughes primarily uses foreign exchange-forward contracts to hedge firm
commitments denominated in foreign currencies. Foreign exchange-forward
contracts are legal agreements between two parties to purchase and sell a
foreign currency, for a price specified at the contract date, with delivery and
settlement in the future. The total notional amounts of contracts afforded
hedge accounting treatment at December 31, 1999 and 1998 were not significant.
Hughes is exposed to credit risk in the event of non-performance by the
counterparties to its foreign exchange-forward contracts. While Hughes believes
this risk is remote, credit risk is managed through the periodic monitoring and
approval of financially sound counterparties.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
Note 19: Segment Reporting
Hughes' segments, which are differentiated by their products and services,
include Direct-To-Home Broadcast, Satellite Services, and Network Systems.
Direct-To-Home Broadcast is engaged in acquiring, promoting, selling and/or
distributing digital entertainment programming via satellite to residential and
commercial customers. Satellite Services is engaged in the selling, leasing and
operating of satellite transponders and providing services for cable television
systems, news companies, Internet service providers and private business
networks. Network Systems is engaged in manufacturing DIRECTV receiver equipment
and providing satellite wireless communications ground equipment and business
communications services. Other includes the corporate office and other entities.
Selected information for Hughes' operating segments are reported as follows:
Direct-To-
Home Satellite Network
(Dollars in Millions) Broadcast Services Systems Other Eliminations Total
- --------------------------- ----------- --------- --------- --------- ------------- ----------
1999
External Revenues $3,781.7 $ 673.6 $1,091.7 $ 13.3 - $ 5,560.3
Intersegment Revenues 3.3 137.0 293.0 2.5 $(435.8) -
-------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ---------
Total Revenues $3,785.0 $ 810.6 $1,384.7 $ 15.8 $(435.8) $ 5,560.3
-------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ---------
Operating Profit (Loss) $ (292.1) $ 338.3 $ (227.3) $ (143.8) $(103.1) $ (428.0)
Depreciation and
Amortization 312.0 280.5 49.2 20.8 (11.8) 650.7
Intangibles, net 4,308.5 2,368.6 46.9 682.0 - 7,406.0
Segment Assets 9,056.6 5,984.7 1,167.3 2,765.9 (377.5) 18,597.0
Capital Expenditures (1) 516.9 956.4 35.0 170.0 (13.0) 1,665.3
-------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ---------
1998
External Revenues $1,813.7 $ 643.8 $1,000.6 $ 22.5 - $ 3,480.6
Intersegment Revenues 2.4 123.5 76.1 1.4 $(203.4) -
-------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ---------
Total Revenues $1,816.1 $ 767.3 $1,076.7 $ 23.9 $(203.4) $ 3,480.6
-------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ---------
Operating Profit (Loss) $ (228.1) $ 318.3 $ 10.9 $ (114.2) $ (33.1) $ (46.2)
Depreciation and
Amortization 102.3 235.0 41.7 13.9 (5.0) 387.9
Intangibles, net - 2,433.5 53.6 698.8 - 3,185.9
Segment Assets 2,190.4 5,890.5 1,299.0 3,470.6 (233.1) 12,617.4
Capital Expenditures (1) 230.8 921.7 40.0 3.3 133.0 1,328.8
-------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ---------
1997
External Revenues $1,276.9 $ 537.3 $ 998.3 $ 25.8 - $ 2,838.3
Intersegment Revenues - 92.6 13.0 2.7 $(108.3) -
-------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ---------
Total Revenues $1,276.9 $ 629.9 $1,011.3 $ 28.5 $(108.3) $ 2,838.3
-------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ---------
Operating Profit (Loss) $ (254.6) $ 292.9 $ 74.1 $ (63.7) $ (5.2) $ 43.5
Depreciation and
Amortization 86.1 145.2 32.0 - (3.0) 260.3
Intangibles, net - 2,498.5 - 63.6 - 2,562.1
Segment Assets 1,408.7 5,682.4 1,215.6 3,918.0 (83.2) 12,141.5
Capital Expenditures (1) 105.6 625.7 43.1 0.4 (62.1) 712.7
-------- -------- -------- -------- ------- ---------
(1) Includes expenditures related to satellites in segments as follows: $136.0
million and $70.2 million in 1999 and 1998, respectively, for Direct-To-Home
Broadcast segment; $532.8 million, $726.3 million and $606.1 million in
1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively, for Satellite Services segment. Satellite
Services segment also includes $369.5 million and $155.5 million in 1999 and
1998, respectively, related to the early buy-out of satellite sale-
leasebacks.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
Note 19: Segment Reporting - Concluded
A reconciliation of operating profit (loss) to income (loss) from continuing
operations before income taxes, minority interests, extraordinary item and
cumulative effect of accounting change, as shown in the Statement of Operations
and Available Separate Consolidated Net Income (Loss), follows:
(Dollars in Millions) 1999 1998 1997
-------- -------- -------
Operating profit (loss) $(428.0) $ (46.2) $ 43.5
Interest income 27.0 112.3 33.0
Interest expense (122.7) (17.5) (91.0)
Other, net (136.3) (151.8) 388.6
------ ------ -----
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income
taxes, minority interests, extraordinary item and
cumulative effect of accounting change $(660.0) $(103.2) $374.1
======= ======= ======
The following table presents revenues earned from customers located in
different geographic areas. Property is grouped by its physical location. All
satellites are reported as United States assets.
1999 1998 1997
----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
Net Net Net
Total Total Property & Total Property & Total Property &
(Dollars in Millions) Revenues Satellites Revenues Satellites Revenues Satellites
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
North America
United States $4,407.9 $4,891.8 $2,645.6 $3,830.6 $1,781.5 $3,178.6
Canada and Mexico 114.6 51.8 56.9 2.0 44.8 -
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total North America 4,522.5 4,943.6 2,702.5 3,832.6 1,826.3 3,178.6
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Europe
United Kingdom 175.2 10.5 111.3 14.1 25.8 10.4
Other 47.6 0.2 61.2 0.3 121.7 0.1
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total Europe 222.8 10.7 172.5 14.4 147.5 10.5
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Latin America
Brazil 157.7 151.1 150.9 4.6 102.1 -
Other 245.3 9.8 104.2 11.1 90.4 -
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total Latin America 403.0 160.9 255.1 15.7 192.5 -
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Asia
Japan 103.6 0.7 67.5 0.5 21.1 0.5
India 85.1 12.4 79.9 14.7 41.9 12.7
China 27.7 1.2 63.4 1.7 154.3 1.5
Other 108.5 0.5 65.5 0.6 359.9 0.4
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total Asia 324.9 14.8 276.3 17.5 577.2 15.1
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total Middle East 11.9 - 20.0 - 47.2 -
Total Africa 75.2 0.3 54.2 0.3 47.6 -
-------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Total $5,560.3 $5,130.3 $3,480.6 $3,880.5 $2,838.3 $3,204.2
======== ======== ======== ======== ======== ========
Note 20: Commitments and Contingencies
In connection with the 1997 spin-off of the defense electronics business of
Hughes' predecessor as part of the Hughes restructuring transactions and the
subsequent merger of that business with Raytheon Company, the terms of the
merger agreement provided processes for resolving disputes that might arise in
connection with post-closing financial adjustments that were also called for by
the terms of the merger agreement. These financial adjustments might require a
cash payment from Raytheon to Hughes or vice versa.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
Note 20: Commitments and Contingencies - Continued
A dispute currently exists regarding the post-closing adjustments which Hughes
and Raytheon have proposed to one another and related issues regarding the
adequacy of disclosures made by Hughes to Raytheon in the period prior to
consummation of the merger. Hughes and Raytheon are proceeding with the dispute
resolution process. It is possible that the ultimate resolution of the post-
closing financial adjustment and of related disclosure issues may result in
Hughes making a payment to Raytheon that would be material to Hughes. However,
the amount of any payment that either party might be required to make to the
other cannot be determined at this time. Hughes intends to vigorously pursue
resolution of the disputes through the arbitration processes, opposing the
adjustments proposed by Raytheon, and seeking the payment from Raytheon that
Hughes has proposed.
On June 3, 1999, the National Rural Telecommunications Cooperative ("NRTC")
filed a lawsuit against DIRECTV, Inc. and Hughes Communications Galaxy, Inc.,
which Hughes refers to together in this description as `` DIRECTV'', in the U.S.
District Court for the Central District of California, alleging that DIRECTV has
breached the DBS Distribution Agreement with the NRTC. The DBS Distribution
Agreement provides the NRTC with certain rights, in certain specified portions
of the United States, with respect to DIRECTV programming delivered over 27 of
the 32 frequencies at the 101 (degrees) west longitude orbital location. The
NRTC claims that DIRECTV has wrongfully deprived it of the exclusive right to
distribute programming formerly provided by USSB over the other five frequencies
at 101 (degrees). DIRECTV denies that the NRTC is entitled to exclusive
distribution rights to the former USSB programming because, among other things,
the NRTC's exclusive distribution rights are limited to programming distributed
over 27 of the 32 frequencies at 101 (degrees). The NRTC's complaint seeks, in
the alternative, the right to distribute former USSB programming on a non-
exclusive basis and the recovery of related revenues from the date USSB was
acquired by Hughes. DIRECTV maintains that the NRTC's right under the DBS
Distribution Agreement is to market and sell the former USSB programming as its
agent and the NRTC is not entitled to the claimed revenues. DIRECTV intends to
vigorously defend against the NRTC claims. DIRECTV has also filed a counterclaim
against the NRTC seeking a declaration of the parties' rights under the DBS
Distribution Agreement.
On August 26, 1999, the NRTC filed a second lawsuit against DIRECTV alleging
that DIRECTV has breached the DBS Distribution Agreement. In this lawsuit, the
NRTC is asking the court to require DIRECTV to pay the NRTC a proportionate
share of unspecified financial benefits that DIRECTV derives from programming
providers and other third parties. DIRECTV denies that it owes any sums to the
NRTC on account of the allegations in these matters and plans to vigorously
defend itself against these claims.
Pegasus Satellite Television, Inc. and Golden Sky Systems, Inc., the two
largest NRTC affiliates, filed an action on January 11, 2000 against DIRECTV in
the U.S. District Court in Los Angeles. The plaintiffs allege, among other
things, that DIRECTV has interfered with their contractual relationship with the
NRTC. The plaintiffs plead that their rights and damages are derivative of the
rights and claims asserted by the NRTC in its two cases against DIRECTV. The
plaintiffs also allege that DIRECTV has interfered with their contractual
relationships with manufacturers and distributors by preventing those parties
from selling receiving equipment to the plaintiffs' dealers. DIRECTV denies that
it has wrongfully interfered with any of plaintiffs' business relationships and
will vigorously defend the lawsuit. Although an amount of loss, if any, cannot
be estimated at this time, an unfavorable outcome could be reached in the NRTC
and Pegasus litigation that could be material to Hughes' results of operations
or financial position.
General Electric Capital Corporation ("GECC") and DIRECTV, Inc. entered into a
contract on July 31, 1995, in which GECC agreed to establish and manage a
private label consumer credit program for consumer purchases of hardware and
related DIRECTV programming. Under the contract, GECC also agreed to provide
certain related services to DIRECTV, including credit risk scoring, billing and
collections services. DIRECTV agreed to act as a surety for loans complying with
the terms of the contract. Hughes guaranteed DIRECTV's performance under the
contract. A complaint and counterclaim have been filed by the parties in the
U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut concerning GECC's
performance and DIRECTV's obligation to act as a surety. GECC claims damages
from DIRECTV in excess of $140 million. DIRECTV is seeking damages from GECC in
excess of $45 million. Hughes intends to vigorously contest GECC's allegations
and pursue its own contractual rights and remedies. Hughes does not believe that
the litigation will have a material adverse impact on its results of operations
or financial position. Pretrial discovery is completed. No specific trial date
has been set, but a trial may be held in 2000.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Continued
Note 20: Commitments and Contingencies - Concluded
There is a pending grand jury investigation into whether Hughes should be
accused of criminal violations of the export control laws arising out of the
participation of two of its employees on a committee formed to review the
findings of Chinese engineers regarding the failure of a Long March rocket in
China in 1996. Hughes is also subject to the authority of the State Department
to impose sanctions for non-criminal violations of the Arms Export Control Act.
The possible criminal and/or civil sanctions could include fines as well as
debarment from various export privileges and participating in government
contracts. If Hughes were to enter into a settlement of this matter prior to
the closing of the Boeing transaction that involves a debarment from sales to
the U.S. government or a material suspension of Hughes' export licenses or other
material limitation on projected business activities of the satellite systems
manufacturing businesses, Boeing would not be obligated to complete the purchase
of Hughes' satellite systems manufacturing businesses. Hughes does not expect
the grand jury investigation or State Department review to result in a material
adverse effect upon its business.
Hughes Space and Communications International, a wholly owned subsidiary of
Hughes Space and Communications Company, has certain contracts with ICO Global
Communications Operations to build the satellites and related components for a
global wireless communications system. Hughes owns approximately 2.6% of the
equity in ICO's parent company (which Hughes has agreed to sell to Boeing as
part of the sale of Hughes' satellite systems manufacturing businesses). On
August 27, 1999, the ICO parent company filed for bankruptcy protection under
Chapter 11 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Wilmington, Delaware. On December 3,
1999, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in this case granted final approval of debtor-
in-possession financing in the amount of $500 million to a group led by Craig
McCaw, the Chairman of Teledesic LLC, a company establishing a global broadband
Internet-in-the-Sky satellite communications network. In October 1999, McCaw
and his group also agreed to provide an additional $700 million in financing
upon the ICO parent's emergence from bankruptcy court protection, to the extent
that this financing is not provided by other investors. This exit financing is
expected to be completed in mid-2000, upon court approval and consummation of
the ICO parent company reorganization plan. There can be no assurance when the
consummation of the reorganization plan will occur or if the ICO parent company
will be successful in confirming any plan of reorganization. If it is unable to
do so the most likely outcome would be a liquidation proceeding. In the event
that a liquidation becomes probable, Hughes would expect to record a pre-tax
charge to income of up to approximately $350 million, of which $100 million
would be attributable to continuing operations and $250 million would be
attributable to discontinued operations. A portion of the purchase price to be
paid by Boeing will be placed in escrow under certain circumstances if prior to
completing this sale to Boeing, Hughes' contracts with ICO are not assumed by
ICO with bankruptcy court approval or new similar contracts are not entered into
with bankruptcy court approval.
At December 31, 1999, minimum future commitments under noncancelable operating
leases having lease terms in excess of one year are primarily for real property
and aggregated $250.8 million, payable as follows: $102.8 million in 2000, $52.3
million in 2001, $24.2 million in 2002, $17.8 million in 2003, $12.5 million in
2004 and $41.2 million thereafter. Certain of these leases contain escalation
clauses and renewal or purchase options. Rental expenses under operating leases,
net of sublease rental income, were $58.5 million in 1999, $82.7 million in 1998
and $89.1 million in 1997.
Hughes is contingently liable under standby letters of credit and bonds in the
amount of $222.0 million at December 31, 1999. In Hughes' past experience, no
material claims have been made against these financial instruments. In
addition, at December 31, 1999 Hughes has guaranteed up to $209.1 million of
bank debt, including $105.0 million related to American Mobile Satellite
Corporation. Of the bank debt guaranteed, $105.0 million matures in March 2003;
$55.4 million matures in September 2007; the remaining $48.7 million is due in
variable amounts over the next five years.
In connection with the DTH broadcast businesses, Hughes has commitments
related to certain programming agreements which are variable based upon the
number of underlying subscribers and market penetration rates. Minimum payments
over the terms of applicable contracts are anticipated to be approximately
$1,000.0 million to $1,150.0 million.
As part of a marketing agreement entered into with AOL on June 21, 1999,
Hughes committed to increase its sales and marketing expenditures over the next
three years by approximately $1.5 billion relating to DirecPC/AOL-Plus, DIRECTV,
DIRECTV/AOL TV and DirecDuo.
Hughes is subject to various claims and legal actions which are pending or may
be asserted against it. The aggregate ultimate liability of Hughes under these
claims and actions was not determinable at December 31, 1999. In the opinion of
Hughes management, such liability is not expected to have a material adverse
effect on Hughes' results of operations or financial position.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Concluded
Note 21: Subsequent Events
On March 1, 2000, Hughes announced that DIRECTV Japan's operations will be
discontinued and that its subscribers would migrate to SkyPerfecTV, a company in
Japan providing direct-to-home satellite broadcasting. As a result of this
transaction, Hughes will acquire a 6.8% interest in SkyPerfecTV, which is
expected to complete an IPO during its fiscal year ending March 31, 2001. Hughes
will be required to fund a substantial portion of the costs to be incurred over
the next six to nine months to exit the DIRECTV Japan business. Hughes will
accrue such exit costs during the first quarter of fiscal 2000. The first
quarter charge will be offset by the fair value of the SkyPerfecTV interest
received; however the amounts are not yet estimable. In addition, Hughes will
continue to record its share of DIRECTV Japan's operating losses during fiscal
2000.
EchoStar Communications Corporation and others commenced an action in the U.S.
District Court in Colorado on February 1, 2000 against DIRECTV, Hughes Network
Systems and Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. seeking, among other things,
injunctive relief and unspecified damages, including treble damages, in
connection with allegations that the defendants have entered into agreements
with retailers and program providers and engaged in other conduct that violates
the antitrust laws and constitutes unfair competition. DIRECTV believes that the
complaint is without merit and intends to vigorously defend against the
allegations raised. Although an amount of loss, if any, cannot be estimated at
this time, an unfavorable outcome could be reached that could be material to
Hughes' results of operations or financial position.
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Selected Quarterly Data (Unaudited)
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(Dollars in Millions)
1999 Quarters
- -------------
Revenues $918.4 $1,316.1 $1,627.8 $1,698.0
------ -------- -------- --------
Loss from continuing operations before
income taxes and minority interests $(31.0) $ (70.8) $ (87.4) $ (470.8)
Income tax benefit (13.4) (9.5) (36.8) (177.2)
Minority interests in net losses of subsidiaries 6.5 6.8 8.8 9.9
Income from discontinued operations 84.1 (43.1) 6.9 51.9
------ -------- -------- --------
Net income (loss) 73.0 (97.6) (34.9) (231.8)
Earnings (Loss) used for computation of
available separate consolidated net income
(loss) $ 78.3 $ (93.9) $ (54.3) $ (251.3)
====== ======== ======== ========
Average number of shares of
General Motors Class H common stock
outstanding (in millions) 106.3 121.0 135.1 136.3
Average Class H dividend base (in millions) 400.2 414.9 428.9 430.1
Available separate consolidated net income (loss) $ 20.8 $ (27.4) $ (17.1) $ (79.6)
Stock price range of General Motors Class
H common stock
High $53.00 $ 63.88 $ 62.44 $ 97.63
Low $38.50 $ 48.94 $ 48.75 $ 55.94
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Selected Quarterly Data (Unaudited) - Concluded
1st 2nd 3rd 4th
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(Dollars in Millions)
1998 Quarters
- -------------
Revenues $739.7 $780.5 $855.2 $1,105.2
------ ------ ------ --------
Income (Loss) from continuing operations before
income taxes, minority interests and
cumulative effect of accounting
change $ 19.9 $(26.3) $(19.8) $ (77.0)
Income tax provision (benefit) 12.9 (8.5) (3.7) (143.0)
Minority interests in net losses of subsidiaries 1.3 8.6 9.3 5.2
Income from discontinued operations 40.1 60.0 44.4 51.9
Cumulative effect of accounting change (1) (9.2) - - -
------ ------ ------ --------
Net income 39.2 50.8 37.6 123.1
Earnings used for computation of available
separate consolidated net income $ 44.5 $ 56.1 $ 42.9 $ 128.2
====== ====== ====== ========
Average number of shares of
General Motors Class H common stock
outstanding (in millions) 104.1 105.2 105.7 105.9
Average Class H dividend base (in millions) 399.9 399.9 399.9 399.9
Available separate consolidated
net income $ 11.5 $ 14.7 $ 11.4 $ 33.9
Stock price range of General Motors Class
H common stock
High $48.00 $57.88 $50.81 $ 42.38
Low $31.50 $42.75 $35.00 $ 30.38
- --------------
(1) Hughes adopted SOP 98-5, Reporting on the Costs of Start-Up Activities,
effective January 1, 1998. The unfavorable cumulative effect of adopting
SOP 98-5 was $9.2 million. The impact on the second, third and fourth
quarters of 1998 was not significant.
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