As Filed With the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 12, 1999
Registration Statement No. 333-67189
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO
FORM S-3
REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933
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EVANS & SUTHERLAND COMPUTER CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Utah 87-0278175
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
600 Komas Drive
Salt Lake City, Utah 84108
(801) 588-1000
(Address, including zip code, and
telephone number, including area code,
of principal executive offices)
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John T. Lemley
Chief Financial Officer
Evans & Sutherland Computer Corporation
600 Komas Drive
Salt Lake City, Utah 84108
(801) 588-1000
(Name, address, including zip code, and telephone
number, including area code, of agent for service)
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Copies to:
Dawn M. Call
Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.
111 East Broadway, Suite 900
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111
(801) 237-1900
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Approximate date of commencement of proposed sale to the public: From time to
time after this Registration Statement becomes effective.
If the only securities being registered on this form are being offered pursuant
to dividend or interest reinvestment plans, please check the following box.
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If any of the securities being registered on this form are to be offered on a
delayed or continuous basis pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act of
1933, other than securities offered only in connection with dividend or interest
reinvestment plans, please check the following box. |X|
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to Rule 462(b) under the Securities Act, please check the following box and list
the Securities Act registration statement number of the earlier effective
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registration statement number of the earlier effective registration statement
for the same offering. [ ]
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CALCULATION OF REGISTRATION FEE
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Title of Each Class of Amount to be Proposed Maximum Proposed Maximum Amount of
Securities to be Registered(2) Offering Price Aggregate Registration
Registered(1) Per Unit Offering Price Fee
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Common Stock, $.20 par 1,279,870 $ 18.6875(3) $ 23,917,571(3) $ 6,649
value 115,000 $17.625(4) $2,026,875(4) $563
Shares
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(1) This registration statement covers the resale by certain selling
shareholders of up to an aggregate of 1,394,870 shares of common stock,
$.20 par value, of Evans & Sutherland Computer Corporation ("E&S"),
901,408 shares of which may be acquired by such selling shareholders
upon conversion of shares of Class B-1 Preferred Stock into common
stock, 378,462 shares of which may be acquired by such selling
shareholders upon the exercise of presently outstanding warrants to
purchase shares of Class B-1 Preferred Stock and the conversion of such
stock into common stock, and 115,000 shares of which may be acquired by
such selling shareholders upon the exercise of presently outstanding
options to purchase common stock.
(2) In the event of a stock split, stock dividend, or similar transaction
involving E&S's common stock, to prevent dilution, the number of shares
of E&S's common stock registered shall be automatically increased to
cover the additional shares of common stock in accordance with Rule
416(a) under the Securities Act of 1933.
(3) Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee
pursuant to Rule 457(c), based on the closing price of the common stock
on November 5, 1998, as reported on the NASDAQ National Market.
(4) Estimated solely for the purpose of calculating the registration fee
pursuant to Rule 457(c), based on the closing price of the common stock
on February 9, 1999, as reported on the NASDAQ National Market.
The registrant hereby amends this registration statement on such date
or dates as may be necessary to delay its effective date until the registrant
shall file a further amendment which specifically states that this registration
statement shall thereafter become effective in accordance with Section 8(a) of
the Securities Act or until the registration statement shall become effective on
such date as the Securities and Exchange Commission, acting pursuant to said
Section 8(a), may determine.
PROSPECTUS
600 Komas Drive
Salt Lake City, Utah 84108
(801) 588-1000
1,394,870 SHARES COMMON STOCK
With this prospectus, the selling shareholders identified in this
prospectus or in the accompanying prospectus supplement are offering up to
1,394,870 shares of our common stock.
The selling shareholders may sell these shares through public or
private transactions, on or off the NASDAQ National Market, at prevailing market
prices or at privately negotiated prices. The selling shareholders will receive
all of the net proceeds from the sale of the shares offered with this
prospectus. The selling shareholders will pay all underwriting discounts and
selling commissions, if any, applicable to the sale of those shares. E&S will
not receive any proceeds from the sale of the shares.
Before purchasing any of the shares, you should consider very
carefully the information presented under the caption "Risk
Factors" on page 2 of this prospectus.
E&S's common stock is traded on the NASDAQ National Market under the
symbol "ESCC."
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities
commission has approved or disapproved of these securities or passed upon the
adequacy or accuracy of this prospectus. Any representation to the contrary is a
criminal offense.
The date of this prospectus is February 12, 1999.
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1,394,870 Shares of
Common Stock
EVANS & SUTHERLAND
COMPUTER CORPORATION
PROSPECTUS
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We have not authorized any dealer, salesperson or other person to give any
information or represent anything not contained in this prospectus. You must not
rely on any unauthorized information. This prospectus does not offer to sell or
buy any shares in any jurisdiction where it is unlawful. The information in this
prospectus is current only as of its date.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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RISK FACTORS.................................................2
THE COMPANY..................................................6
USE OF PROCEEDS..............................................6
SELLING SHAREHOLDER..........................................7
ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS........................................7
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION..........................8
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION.........................................8
EXPERTS.....................................................10
LEGAL MATTERS...............................................10
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RISK FACTORS
Before making an investment decision, you should carefully consider the
risk factors described below. If any of the following risks actually occurs, it
could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results
of operations. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones
we are facing. We may have other risks and uncertainties of which we are not yet
aware or which we currently believe are immaterial that may also impair our
business operations. As a prospective investor, you should consult independent
advisors as to the technical, tax, business and legal considerations regarding
an investment in the shares.
Success Dependent on Competitive Strategy
Our continued success depends on our ability to compete in an industry
that is highly competitive, with rapid technological advances and constantly
improving products in both price and performance. As most market areas in which
we operate continue to grow, we are experiencing increased competition, and we
expect this trend to continue. In recent years, we have been forced to adapt to
domestic and worldwide political, economic, and technological developments that
have strongly affected our markets. Under our current competitive strategy, we
endeavor to remain competitive by growing existing businesses, developing new
businesses internally, selectively acquiring businesses, increasing efficiency,
improving access to new markets, and reducing costs. Although our executive
management team and Board of Directors continue to review and monitor our
strategic plans, we have no assurance that we will be able to continue to follow
our current strategy or that this strategy will be successful.
Stock Price Volatility Related to Period-to-Period Fluctuations of Earnings
Our stock price is subject to significant volatility and will likely be
adversely affected if revenues or earnings in any quarter fail to meet the
investment community's expectations. Our revenues and earnings may fail to meet
expectations because they fluctuate and are difficult to predict. Our earnings
during 1997 and 1998 fluctuated by as much as 194% from quarter to quarter. One
of the reasons we experience such fluctuations is that the largest share of our
revenues and earnings is from our core simulation-related businesses, which
typically have long delivery cycles and contract lengths. In fact, well over
half of each quarter's revenues typically result from orders received in
previous quarters. The timing of customer acceptance of certain large-scale
commercial or government contracts may affect the timing and amount of revenue
that can be recognized; thus, causing our periodic operating results to
fluctuate. Our results may further fluctuate if United States and international
governments delay or even cancel production on large-scale contracts due to lack
of available funding.
Our earnings may not meet either investor or internal expectations
because our budgeted operating expenses are relatively fixed in the short term,
in light of expected revenue, and even a small revenue shortfall may cause a
period's results to be below expectations. Such a revenue shortfall could arise
from any number of factors, including delays in the availability of products,
delays from chip suppliers, discontinuance of key components from suppliers,
other supply constraints, transit interruptions, and overall economic
conditions. Another reason our earnings may not meet expectations is that our
gross margins are heavily influenced by mix considerations. These mix
considerations include the mix of lower-margin prime contracts versus
sub-contracts, the mix of new products and markets versus established products
and markets, the mix of high-end products versus low-end products, as well as
the mix of configurations within these product categories. Future margins may
not duplicate historical margins or growth rates.
Significant Investment in Research and Development
We have no assurance that our significant investment in research and
development will generate future revenues or benefits. We currently make and
plan to continue to make a significant investment in research and development.
We expect total spending for research and development to increase to
approximately $31.5 million or 17% of sales in 1998 as compared to $25.5 million
or 16% of sales in 1997. This investment is necessary for us to be able to
compete in the graphics simulation industry. Developing new products and
software is expensive and often involves a long payback cycle. While we have
every reason to believe these investments will be rewarded with
revenue-generating products, customer acceptance ultimately dictates the success
of development and marketing efforts.
Success Dependent on Ability to Develop, Produce and Transition New Products
Our continued success depends on our ability to develop, produce and
transition technologically complex and innovative products that meet customer
needs. We have no assurance that we will be able to successfully continue such
development, production and transition.
The development of new technologies and products is increasingly
complex and expensive, which among other risks, increases the risk of product
introduction delays. The introduction of a new product requires close
collaboration and continued technological advancement involving multiple
hardware and software design and manufacturing teams within E&S as well as teams
at outside suppliers of key components. The failure of any one of these elements
could cause our new products to fail to meet specifications or to miss the
aggressive timetables that we establish.
As the variety and complexity of our product families increase, the
process of planning and managing production, inventory levels, and delivery
schedules also becomes increasingly complex. There is no assurance that
acceptance of and demand for our new products will not be affected by delays in
this process. Additionally, if we are unable to meet our delivery schedules, we
may be subject to the penalties, including liquidated damages, that are included
in some of our customer contracts.
Product transitions are a recurring part of our business. Our short
product life cycles require our ability to successfully manage the timely
transition from current products to new products. In fact, it is not unusual for
us to announce a new product while its predecessor is still in the final stages
of its development. Our transition results could be adversely affected by such
factors as development delays, late release of products to manufacturing,
quality or yield problems experienced by production or suppliers, variations in
product costs, delays in customer purchases of existing products in anticipation
of the introduction of new products, and excess inventories of older products
and components.
Significant Dependence on United States Government Contracts
In 1997, 29% of our sales were to agencies of the United States
government, either directly or through prime contractors or subcontractors, for
which there is intense competition. Accordingly, we have no assurance that we
will be able to maintain a significant portion of our sales. These sales are
subject to the inherent risks related to government contracts, including
uncertainty of economic conditions, changes in government policies and
requirements that may reflect rapidly changing military and political
developments, and unavailability of funds. These risks also include
technological uncertainties and obsolescence, and dependence on annual
Congressional appropriation and allotment of funds. In the past, some of our
programs have been delayed, curtailed, or terminated. Although we cannot predict
such uncertainties, in our opinion there are no spending reductions or funding
limitations pending that would impact our contracts.
Other characteristics of the government contract market that may affect
our operating results include the complexity of designs, the difficulty of
forecasting costs and schedules when bidding on developmental and highly
sophisticated technical work, and the speed with which product lines become
obsolete due to technological advances and other factors characteristic of the
market. Our earnings may vary materially on some contracts depending upon the
types of government long-term contracts undertaken, the costs incurred in their
performance, and the achievement of other performance objectives. Furthermore,
due to the intense competition for available United States government business,
maintaining or expanding government business increasingly requires us to commit
additional working capital for long-term programs and additional investments in
company-funded research and development.
Our dependence on government contracts may lead to other perils as well
because as a United States government contractor or sub-contractor, our
contracts and operations are subject to government oversight. The government may
investigate and make inquiries of our business practices and conduct audits of
our contract performance and cost accounting. These investigations may lead to
claims against E&S. Under United States government procurement regulations and
practices, an indictment of a government contractor could result in that
contractor being fined and/or suspended for a period of time from eligibility
for bidding on, or for award of, new government contracts; a conviction could
result in debarment for a specified period of time.
Dependence on Certain Significant Customers
We currently derive a significant portion of our revenues from a
limited number of non-government customers. The loss of any one or more of these
customers could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition and results of operations. In 1997 we were dependent on three of our
customers for approximately 26% of our consolidated revenues. In 1996 we were
dependent on the same three customers for approximately 34% of our consolidated
revenues. We expect that sales to a limited number of customers will continue to
account for a substantial portion of our revenues in the foreseeable future. We
have no assurance that revenues from this limited number of customers will
continue to reach or exceed historical levels in the future.
Significant Dependence on International Business
Any reduction of our international business could significantly affect
our revenues. Our international business accounted for 59% of our 1997 sales. We
expect that international sales will continue to be a significant portion of our
overall business in the foreseeable future.
Our international business experiences many of the same risks our
domestic business encounters as well as additional risks such as exposure to
currency fluctuations and changes in foreign economic and political
environments. Despite our exposure to currency fluctuations, we are not engaged
in any hedging activities to offset the risk of exchange rate fluctuations. The
current economic crisis affecting the Asian markets is an example of a change in
a foreign economic environment that could affect our international business. We
are currently unable to estimate the impact this crisis may have on our 1998
revenues. Any similar economic downturns may also decrease the number of orders
we receive and our receivable collections.
Our international transactions frequently involve increased financial
and legal risks arising from stringent contractual terms and conditions and
widely differing legal systems, customs, and standards in foreign countries. In
addition, our international sales often include sales to various foreign
government armed forces, with many of the same inherent risks associated with
United States government sales identified above.
Failure of Commercial Airline Business
We have no assurance that our commercial airline business will continue
to succeed. Our commercial airline business currently accounts for approximately
15% to 20% of our revenues and is subject to many of the risks related to the
commercial simulation market that may adversely affect our business. The
following risks are characteristic of the commercial simulation market:
uncertainty of economic conditions, dependence upon the strength of the
commercial airline industry, air pilot training requirements, competition,
timely performance by subcontractors on contracts in which E&S is the prime
contractor, and changes in technology.
Failure of New Businesses
We have no assurance that our new businesses will gain market
acceptance or survive the intense competitive pressures of their respective
markets. Our new businesses currently account for approximately 12% to 15% of
our revenues in the aggregate; however, we project these businesses to grow to
approximately 18% to 20% of revenues by 1999. These businesses will not survive
and we will not meet our revenue projections if we are unable to (a) develop
strong partner relationships with manufacturers of computer chips and personal
computers in our desktop graphics business, (b) gain market acceptance of new
technology and increase market size and demand in a developing new market in our
digital theater business, and (c) gain market acceptance in a developing new
market in our digital studio business. Other factors that may also affect the
success of our new businesses include technological uncertainties and
obsolescence, uncertainty of economic conditions, unavailability of working
capital, and other risks inherent in new businesses.
Lack of Return on Investment in Private Finance Initiatives
We are currently involved in several private finance initiatives in
which we may not recover our investment. A private finance initiative is
designed to increase the involvement of the private sector in the provision of
services that have traditionally been provided by the public sector. Private
finance initiatives require the private sector to use its own capital to invest
in assets which then are used to provide a long term service, such as simulation
training, to a public sector customer. The number of programs being developed as
private finance initiatives is increasing worldwide. We are currently involved
in proposals to international military customers where we would be an equity
partner of the private finance initiative's prime contractor and program
manager. Private finance initiative programs, however, are subject to inherent
risks, including the commitment and resulting unavailability of working capital
and fixed assets, long cycles in which to receive a return on investment, and
termination or default of contracts. These risks also include technological
uncertainties and obsolescence, uncertainty of economic conditions,
unavailability of funds, and changes in United States and international
government policies and requirements that may reflect rapidly changing military
and political developments.
Year 2000 Noncompliance
We have no assurance that all of our internal systems, products and
services, and suppliers will be Year 2000 compliant and that the lack of
compliance will not significantly impact our operations and financial results
including our ability to continue as a going concern. The Year 2000 issue is the
result of potential problems with computer systems or any equipment with
computer chips that store the year portion of the date as just two digits (e.g.
98 for 1998). Systems using this two-digit approach will not be able to
determine whether "00" represents the year 2000 or 1900. The problem, if not
corrected, will make those systems fail altogether or, even worse, allow them to
generate incorrect calculations causing a disruption of normal operations.
Although we have created a company-wide Year 2000 team to identify and
resolve Year 2000 issues associated with our information and non-information
technology systems and our products and services, we have no assurance that we
will address all potential problems. There can be no assurance that there will
not be a delay in, or increased costs associated with, the implementation of
Year 2000 modifications, or that our suppliers will adequately prepare for the
Year 2000 issue. It is possible that any such delays, increased costs, or
supplier failures could have a material adverse impact on our operations and
financial results, by, for example, impacting our ability to deliver products or
services to our customers. We are currently developing a contingency plan to
cope with our unresolved Year 2000 problems.
For third-party products that we distribute with our products, we have
sought information from the product manufacturers regarding the products' Year
2000 readiness status. We direct customers who use the third-party products to
the product manufacturer for detailed Year 2000 status information. On our Year
2000 web site at www.es.com/investor/y2k_corp.html, we provide information
regarding which of our products is Year 2000 ready and other general information
related to our Year 2000 efforts. We have no assurance that the third-party
products will be Year 2000 ready or that a lack of readiness by such third
parties will not materially adversely impact our operations and financial
results.
Anti-Takeover Effect of State Law
We are subject to the Utah Control Shares Acquisition Act which
provides that any person who acquires 20% or more of the outstanding voting
shares of a publicly held Utah corporation will not have voting rights with
respect to the acquired shares unless a majority of the disinterested
shareholders of the corporation votes to grant such rights. This could deprive
shareholders of opportunities to realize takeover premiums for their shares or
other advantages that large accumulations of stock would provide because anyone
interested in acquiring E&S could only do so with the cooperation of the board.
Forward-Looking Statements and Associated Risks
This prospectus, including all documents incorporated herein by
reference, includes certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of
that term in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the
Exchange Act, including, among others, those statements preceded by, followed by
or including the words "believes," "expects," "anticipates" or similar
expressions.
These forward-looking statements are based largely on our current
expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Our actual
results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements. In
addition to the other risks described elsewhere in this "Risk Factors"
discussion, important factors to consider in evaluating such forward-looking
statements include risk of product demand, market acceptance, economic
conditions, competitive products and pricing, difficulties in product
development, commercialization and technology. In light of these risks and
uncertainties, many of which are described in greater detail elsewhere in this
"Risk Factors" discussion, there can be no assurance that the events
contemplated by the forward-looking statements contained in this prospectus
will, in fact, occur.
THE COMPANY
E&S develops and manufactures hardware and software for visual systems
that produce vivid and highly realistic three-dimensional (3-D) graphics and
synthetic environments. Our product offerings include a full range of
high-performance visual systems for simulation, training and virtual reality
applications, as well as graphic accelerator products for personal computer
workstations. We are organized into six business units. Each business unit
develops and markets its products to a worldwide customer base. These business
units can be grouped into two areas: core businesses and new businesses. The
core businesses are the simulation-related units where we have an established
market presence with significant market share and which represent the majority
of E&S's revenues and earnings. The new businesses are in high-growth markets
where we have superior technology, which can be directed to new applications.
E&S was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. E&S also
has offices located in Milpitas, California; Boston, Massachusetts; Dallas,
Texas; Orlando, Florida; Beijing, China; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Horsham,
England; and Munich, Germany.
USE OF PROCEEDS
Other than the price the selling shareholders will pay to exercise
their warrants and options, we will not receive any of the proceeds from any
sale of shares offered with this prospectus. We will pay the costs of this
offering, which are estimated to be $39,212. The selling shareholders are not
obligated to exercise their warrants and options, and there can be no assurance
that they will choose to exercise all or any of such warrants and options. Our
gross proceeds if all of the warrants and options are exercised for cash would
be $14,149,438. However, we are unable to predict the exact amount of cash we
will receive upon exercise of the warrants and options because the warrants and
options have a cashless exercise provision. This provision allows the holder to
pay for the warrants or options by reducing the number of shares received upon
exercise. We will use any proceeds we receive from the exercise of warrants and
options to augment our working capital for general corporate purposes.
SELLING SHAREHOLDERS
The following table sets forth certain information as of February 12,
1999, with respect to the selling shareholders. Beneficial ownership after this
offering will depend on the number of shares actually sold by the selling
shareholders. To our knowledge, the selling shareholders have sole voting and
investment power with respect to these securities.
On July 22, 1998, we issued to Intel Corporation 901,408 shares of
E&S's Class B-1 Preferred Stock and a warrant to purchase 378,462 shares of the
Class B-1 Preferred Stock at a price per share of $33.28125. Intel paid us
$23,999,988 for the 901,408 shares and we used these funds to augment our
working capital for general corporate purposes. All of the shares of Class B-1
Preferred Stock may be converted into shares of common stock at any time,
initially on a one-for-one basis. This conversion ratio is subject to adjustment
if E&S issues common stock or Class B-1 Preferred Stock as a dividend or in a
stock split or reduces the outstanding stock in a reverse stock split or stock
combination. The conversion ratio may also be adjusted in the event of a
reclassification or similar transaction. Once Intel converts the Class B-1
Preferred Stock into shares, it may offer or sell to the general public any or
all of the shares with this prospectus. We have entered into an agreement with
Intel to accelerate the development of high-end graphics and video subsystems
for workstations.
On October 14, 1998 we granted 40,000 options to purchase shares of
common stock to Mr. Christiansen, a former E&S director and current E&S
consultant, at an exercise price of $14 per share. All of these options are
currently exercisable. On October 25, 1998, we granted 75,000 options to
purchase shares of common stock to Mr. Gibbs, an E&S officer, at an exercise
price of $13.25 per share. Of these options, 25,000 are currently exercisable,
25,000 will be exercisable on October 25, 1999, and 25,000 will be exercisable
on October 25, 2000.
Name of Selling Shares of Common Stock Shares of Common Shares of Common Stock
Shareholder Beneficially Owned Prior Stock Being Registered Beneficially Owned After
to the Offering For Resale the Offering(2)
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Number % of Class(1) Number Number Percent(3)
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Intel Corporation 1,282,128 11.46% 1,279,870 2,258 *
Henry N. Christiansen 40,000 * 40,000 0 *
William C. Gibbs 75,000 * 75,000 0 *
* Represents less than 1% of the total issued and outstanding shares of
common stock.
(1) Includes all common stock beneficially owned by the selling
shareholder as a percentage of the 9,910,236 shares of common stock outstanding
on February 12, 1999, together with all options, warrants or other securities
which the selling shareholder may convert into common stock.
(2) Assumes that the selling shareholder disposes of all of the shares
covered by this prospectus and does not acquire any additional common stock.
Assumes no other exercise of options, warrants, conversion rights or additional
securities, if any.
(3) Includes all common stock beneficially owned by the selling
shareholder as a percentage of the 11,305,106 shares of common stock outstanding
after the offering and exercise of all options and warrants and conversion of
securities into common stock.
ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS
This prospectus is part of a registration statement we have filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission to register 1,394,870 shares of our
common stock, par value $.20. This prospectus does not include all of the
information contained in the registration statement and the exhibits to the
registration statement. For further information about E&S and the shares, you
should read the registration statement and the exhibits to the registration
statement. Statements contained in this prospectus concerning documents we have
filed with the SEC as exhibits to the registration statement or otherwise are
not necessarily complete and, in each instance, you should refer to the actual
filed document. Nevertheless, we have provided all material information from the
exhibits that is relevant to this prospectus.
We have not authorized anyone to provide you with any information that
is different from the information contained in this prospectus. The selling
shareholders are offering to sell and seeking offers to buy the shares only in
jurisdictions where offers and sales are permitted. The information contained in
this prospectus is accurate only as of the date of this prospectus, regardless
of the time of delivery of this prospectus or of the sale of any shares.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
We file annual, quarterly and special reports, proxy statements and
other information with the SEC. You may read and copy any document we file at
the SEC's public reference rooms at 450 Fifth Street, Mail Stop 1-2, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. 20549. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further
information on the public reference rooms. Our SEC filings are also available to
the public from our web site at "http://www.es.com" or at the SEC's website at
"http://www.sec.gov."
The SEC allows us to "incorporate by reference" the information we file
with it, which means that we can disclose important information to you by
referring you to those documents. The information incorporated by reference is
an important part of this prospectus and information that we file later with the
SEC will automatically update and supersede this information. We incorporate by
reference the documents listed below, and any future filings made by us with the
SEC under Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934:
(1) Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December
31, 1997, as amended through the date hereof;
(2) Proxy Statement dated April 20, 1998;
(3) Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 27,
1998;
(4) Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 26,
1998, as amended through the date hereof;
(5) Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September
25, 1998, as amended through the date hereof;
(6) Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 13, 1998; and
(7) Description of E&S's capital stock contained in its
registration statement on Form 8-A filed September 27, 1978,
including all amendments or reports filed for the purpose of
updating such description.
You may request a copy of these filings, at no cost, by writing or
telephoning John T. Lemley, Chief Financial Officer, at Evans & Sutherland
Computer Corporation, 600 Komas Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah 84108, telephone
(801) 588-1000.
PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
The selling shareholders, their pledgees, donees, transferees,
distributees or successors-in-interest may sell any or all of the shares from
time to time while the registration statement of which this prospectus is a part
remains effective. E&S has agreed that it will use its best efforts to keep the
registration statement effective for three years (or a shorter period if all the
shares have been sold or disposed of prior to such time).
The selling shareholders may sell shares on the NASDAQ National Market,
in privately negotiated transactions or otherwise, at any price. Shares may be
sold by one or more of the following methods, without limitation:
(a) block trades in which the broker or dealer so engaged will attempt
to sell the shares as agent but may position and resell a portion
of the block as principal to facilitate the transaction,
(b) purchases by a broker or dealer as principal and resale by such
broker or dealer for its account pursuant to this prospectus,
(c) ordinary brokerage transactions and transactions in which the
broker solicits purchasers,
(d) privately negotiated transactions, and
(e) a combination of any such methods of sale.
In effecting sales, brokers and dealers engaged by the selling shareholders may
arrange for other brokers or dealers to participate. Brokers or dealers may
receive commissions or discounts from the selling shareholder in amounts to be
negotiated which are not expected to exceed those customary in the types of
transactions involved. Broker-dealers may agree with the selling shareholders to
sell a specified number of shares at a stipulated price per share, and, to the
extent such broker-dealer is unable to do so acting as agent for the selling
shareholders, to purchase as principal any unsold shares at the price required
to fulfill the broker-dealer commitment to the selling shareholders.
Broker-dealers who acquire shares as principal may thereafter resell such
shares. The selling shareholders may also sell shares in accordance with Rule
144 under the Securities Act, rather than pursuant to this prospectus.
In connection with distributions of shares or otherwise, the selling
shareholders may enter into hedging transactions with broker-dealers or other
financial institutions. In connection with such transactions, broker-dealers or
other financial institutions may engage in short sales of E&S's common stock in
the course of hedging the positions they assume with the selling shareholders.
The selling shareholders may also sell E&S's common stock short and deliver
shares to close out such short positions. The selling shareholders may also
enter into option or other transactions with broker-dealers or other financial
institutions which require the delivery to such broker-dealers or other
financial institutions of shares offered hereby, which shares such
broker-dealers or other financial institutions may resell pursuant to this
prospectus. The selling shareholders may also pledge shares to a broker-dealer
or other financial institution, and, upon default, such broker-dealer or other
financial institution may effect sales of the pledged shares pursuant to this
prospectus.
The selling shareholders and any brokers and dealers through whom sales
of the shares are made may be deemed to be "underwriters" within the meaning of
the Securities Act, and the commissions or discounts and other compensation paid
to such persons may be regarded as underwriters' compensation. E&S will pay all
expenses of registration (including the fees and expenses of the selling
shareholders' counsel) incurred in connection with this offering, but the
selling shareholders will pay all underwriting discounts, brokerage commissions
and other similar expenses incurred by the selling shareholders. E&S has agreed
to indemnify the selling shareholders against certain losses, claims, damages
and liabilities, including those arising under the Securities Act.
At the time a particular offer of the shares is made, to the extent
required, E&S will distribute a supplement to this prospectus which will
identify and set forth the aggregate amount of shares being offered and the
terms of the offering.
Sales of the shares at less than market prices may depress the market
price of E&S's common stock. Moreover, generally the selling shareholders are
not restricted as to the number of shares that may be sold at any one time, and
it is possible that a significant number of shares could be sold at the same
time. However, to the extent a selling shareholder is an affiliate of E&S, the
selling shareholder would be subject to the volume limitations of Rule 144 under
the Securities Act.
The selling shareholder and any other person participating in such
distribution will be subject to applicable provisions of the Exchange Act and
the rules and regulations thereunder, including, without limitation, Regulation
M, which may limit the timing of purchases and sales of the shares by the
selling shareholders and any other such person. Furthermore, Regulation M of the
Exchange Act may restrict the ability of any person engaged in the distribution
of the shares to engage in market-making activities with respect to the
particular shares being distributed for a period of up to five business days
prior to the commencement of such distribution. All of the foregoing may affect
the marketability of the shares and the ability of any person or entity to
engage in market-making activities with respect to the shares.
To comply with certain states' securities laws, if applicable, the
shares may be sold in any such jurisdictions only through registered or licensed
brokers or dealers. The shares may not be sold in certain states unless the
seller meets the applicable state notice and filing requirements.
EXPERTS
The financial statements and schedule of Evans & Sutherland Computer
Corporation as of December 31, 1997 and December 27, 1996 and for each of the
years in the three-year period ended December 31, 1997, have been incorporated
by reference herein and in the registration statement in reliance upon the
report of KPMG LLP, independent certified public accountants, incorporated by
reference herein, and upon the authority of said firm as experts in accounting
and auditing.
LEGAL MATTERS
For purposes of this offering, Snell & Wilmer L.L.P., Salt Lake City,
Utah, counsel to E&S, is giving its opinion on the validity of the shares.
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PART II
INFORMATION NOT REQUIRED IN PROSPECTUS
ITEM 14. Other Expenses of Issuance and Distribution
E&S estimates that expenses in connection with the transactions
described in this registration statement will be as follows. E&S will pay all
expenses incurred with respect to the transactions.
SEC Registration Fee....................................................$ 7,212
Printing Expenses.........................................................1,000
Accounting Fees and Expenses..............................................5,000
Legal Fees and Expenses..................................................25,000
Transfer Agent Fees and Expenses..........................................1,000
Total.........................................................$ 39,212
ITEM 15. Indemnification of Directors and Officers
Section 15-10a-901, et seq., of the Utah Revised Business Corporations
Act authorizes a court to award, or a corporation's board of directors to grant,
indemnify to directors and officers in terms sufficiently broad to permit such
indemnification under certain circumstances for liabilities (including
reimbursement for expenses incurred) arising under the Securities Act. The E&S
Bylaws require E&S to indemnify its directors and officers, including
circumstances in which indemnification is otherwise discretionary under Utah
law. E&S has entered into indemnification agreements with its directors
containing provisions which are in some respects broader than the specific
indemnification provisions contained in Utah law. The indemnification agreements
may require E&S, among other things, to indemnify its directors and officers
against certain liabilities that may arise by reason of their status or service
as directors or officers (other than liabilities arising from willful misconduct
of a culpable nature), to advance their expenses incurred as a result of any
proceeding against them as to which they could be indemnified, and to obtain
director and officer insurance, if available on reasonable terms. E&S's Articles
of Incorporation provide for indemnification of its directors and officers to
the maximum extent permitted by Utah law, and E&S's Bylaws provide for
indemnification of its directors, officers, employees and other agents as
permitted by Utah law.
ITEM 16. Exhibits
Exhibit Number Exhibit
4.1 Series B Preferred Stock and Warrant Purchase Agreement dated July 20, 1998, between
E&S and Intel, filed with the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 25, 1998,
incorporated herein by reference
4.2 Warrant to Purchase Series B Preferred Stock dated July 22, 1998, between E&S and
Intel, filed with the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 25, 1998, incorporated
herein by reference
4.3 Certificate of Designation, Preferences and Other
Rights of the Class B-1 Preferred Stock of E&S,
filed with the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
September 25, 1998, incorporated herein by
reference
4.4 Option to purchase shares of E&S common stock dated October 14, 1998 between E&S and
Henry Christiansen
4.5 Option to purchase shares of E&S common stock dated October 25, 1998 between E&S and
William Gibbs
5.1 Opinion of Snell & Wilmer, LLP
23.1 Consent of KPMG LLP
23.2 Consent of Snell & Wilmer, LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1)
24 Power of Attorney (included on signature page of registration statement)
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ITEM 17. Undertakings
The undersigned registrant hereby undertakes:
(1) To file, during any period in which offers or sales are
being made, a post-effective amendment to this registration statement:
(i) To include any prospectus required by
Section 10(a)(3) of the Securities Act;
(ii) To reflect in the prospectus any facts or events
arising after the effective date of the registration statement
(or the most recent post-effective amendment thereof) which,
individually or in the aggregate, represent a fundamental
change in the information set forth in the registration
statement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any increase or
decrease in volume of securities offered (if the total dollar
value of securities offered would not exceed that which was
registered) and any deviation from the low or high end of the
estimated maximum offering range may be reflected in the form
of prospectus filed with the Commission pursuant to Rule
424(b) if, in the aggregate, the changes in volume and price
represent no more than a twenty percent (20%) change in the
maximum aggregate offering price set forth in the "Calculation
of Registration Fee" table in the effective registration
statement;
(iii) To include any material information with
respect to the plan of distribution not previously disclosed
in the registration statement or any material change to such
information in the registration statement;
provided, however, that paragraphs (1)(i) and (1)(ii) do not apply if the
registration statement is on Form S-3, Form S-8, or Form F-3 and the information
required to be included in a post-effective amendment by those paragraphs is
contained in periodic reports filed by the registrant pursuant to Section 13 or
Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act that are incorporated by reference in the
registration statement.
(2) That, for the purpose of determining any liability under
the Securities Act, each such post-effective amendment shall be deemed
to be a new registration statement relating to the securities offered
therein, and the offering of such securities at that time shall be
deemed to be the initial bona fide offering thereof.
(3) To remove from registration by means of a post-effective
amendment any of the securities being registered which remain unsold at
the termination of the offering.
(4) That, for purposes of determining any liability under the
Securities Act, each filing of the registrant's annual report pursuant
to Section 13(a) or Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act (and, where
applicable, each filing of an employee benefit plan's annual report
pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Exchange Act) that is incorporated by
reference in the registration statement shall be deemed to be a new
registration statement relating to the securities offered therein, and
the offering of such securities at that time shall be deemed to be the
initial bona fide offering thereof.
(5) To deliver or cause to be delivered with the prospectus,
to each person to whom the prospectus is sent or given, the latest
annual report, to security holders that is incorporated by reference in
the prospectus and furnished pursuant to and meeting the requirements
of Rule 14a-3 or Rule 14c-3 under the Exchange Act; and, where interim
financial information required to be presented by Article 3 of
Regulation S-X is not set forth in the prospectus, to deliver, or cause
to be delivered to each person to whom the prospectus is sent or given,
the latest quarterly report that is specifically incorporated by
reference in the prospectus to provide such interim financial
information.
(6) That, insofar as indemnification for liabilities arising
under the Securities Act may be permitted to directors, officers and
controlling persons of the registrant pursuant to the foregoing
provisions, or otherwise, the registrant has been advised that in the
opinion of the Commission such indemnification is against public policy
as expressed in the Securities Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. In
the event that a claim for indemnification against such liabilities
(other than the payment by the registrant of expenses incurred or paid
by a director, officer or controlling person of the registrant in the
successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted by
such director, officer or controlling person in connection with the
securities being registered, the registrant will, unless in the opinion
of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent,
submit to a court of appropriate jurisdiction the question whether such
indemnification by it is against public policy as expressed in the
Securities Act and will be governed by the final adjudication of such
issue.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act, the registrant
certifies that it has reasonable grounds to believe that it meets all of the
requirements for filing on Form S-3 and has authorized this registration
statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly
authorized, in the City of Salt Lake City, State of Utah on the 12th day of
February, 1999.
EVANS & SUTHERLAND COMPUTER CORPORATION
By: ______/s/_____________________________
Mark C. McBride
Vice President, Corporate Controller and
Corporate Secretary
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act, this
registration statement has been signed below by the following persons in the
capacity and on the dates indicated.
Signature Title Date
February 12, 1999
_______*_________________________ Chairman of the Board of Directors
Stewart Carrell
_______*________________________ Director and President (Chief Executive February 12, 1999
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James R. Oyler Officer)
_______*_________________________ Vice President and Chief Financial February 12, 1999
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John T. Lemley Officer (Principal Financial Officer)
Vice President, Corporate Controller and
_______*__________________________ Corporate Secretary (Principal February 12, 1999
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Mark C. McBride Accounting Officer)
_______*__________________________ Director February 12, 1999
Gerald S. Casilli
_______*_________________________ Director February 12,1999
Peter O. Crisp
_____ *_________________________ Director February 12, 1999
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Ivan E. Sutherland
______ /s/__________________________ February 12, 1999
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Mark C. McBride
* Attorney-in-fact
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number Exhibit
4.1 Series B Preferred Stock and Warrant Purchase Agreement dated July 20, 1998, between
E&S and the selling shareholder, filed with the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
September 25, 1998, incorporated herein by reference
4.2 Warrant to Purchase Series B Preferred Stock dated July 22, 1998, between E&S and the
selling shareholder, filed with the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 25, 1998,
incorporated herein by reference
4.3 Certificate of Designation, Preferences and Other
Rights of the Class B-1 Preferred Stock of E&S,
filed with the Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
September 25, 1998, incorporated herein by
reference
4.4 Option to purchase shares of E&S common stock dated October 14, 1998 between E&S and
Henry Christiansen
4.5 Option to purchase shares of E&S common stock dated October 25, 1998 between E&S and
William Gibbs
5.1 Opinion of Snell & Wilmer, LLP
23.1 Consent of KPMG LLP
23.2 Consent of Snell & Wilmer, LLP (included in Exhibit 5.1)
24 Power of Attorney (included on signature page of registration statement)