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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
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(MARK ONE)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JANUARY 26, 2001
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ____________ TO ____________ .
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-27130
NETWORK APPLIANCE, INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
CALIFORNIA 77-0307520
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION) (IRS EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NO.)
495 EAST JAVA DRIVE,
SUNNYVALE, CALIFORNIA 94089
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES, INCLUDING ZIP CODE)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (408) 822-6000
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]
Number of shares outstanding of the registrant's class of common stock, as
of the latest practicable date.
OUTSTANDING AT
CLASS JANUARY 26, 2001
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Common Stock............. 325,541,431
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of January 26, 2001 and April 30, 2000 2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and nine-month
periods ended January 26, 2001 and January 28, 2000 3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine-month periods ended
January 26, 2001 and January 28, 2000 4
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 5
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 11
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 19
PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 21
Item 2. Changes in Securities 21
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 21
Item 4. Submission of Matters to Vote of Securityholders 21
Item 5. Other Information 21
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 21
SIGNATURE 22
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NETWORK APPLIANCE, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS)
JANUARY 26, APRIL 30,
2001 2000
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(UNAUDITED) **
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 214,384 $ 279,014
Short-term investments 122,377 74,477
Accounts receivable, net 222,555 108,902
Inventories 37,117 20,434
Prepaid expenses and other assets 22,842 27,958
Deferred income taxes 30,798 22,215
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Total current assets 650,073 533,000
RESTRICTED CASH 192,052 --
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET 96,351 47,949
INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET 84,736 389
OTHER ASSETS 15,656 10,895
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$ 1,038,868 $ 592,233
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable $ 80,725 $ 34,061
Accrued compensation and related benefits 58,189 34,902
Other accrued liabilities 41,620 21,288
Deferred revenue 62,944 23,182
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Total current liabilities 243,478 113,433
LONG-TERM DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 6,074 --
LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS 49 54
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249,601 113,487
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock 598,912 352,693
Deferred stock compensation (13,289) (1,174)
Retained earnings 204,153 129,746
Cumulative other comprehensive loss (509) (2,519)
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Total shareholders' equity 789,267 478,746
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$ 1,038,868 $ 592,233
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** Derived from audited consolidated financial statements.
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
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JANUARY 26, JANUARY 28, JANUARY 26, JANUARY 28,
2001 2000 2001 2000
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NET SALES $ 288,409 $ 151,290 $ 780,345 $ 379,281
COST OF SALES 113,763 61,415 302,534 155,471
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Gross Margin 174,646 89,875 477,811 223,810
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OPERATING EXPENSES:
Sales and marketing 76,510 40,042 212,564 99,192
Research and development 34,966 16,361 86,807 40,956
General and administrative 10,922 5,352 29,950 13,436
Amortization of intangible assets 4,567 50 6,506 150
In-process research and development -- -- 26,688 --
Stock compensation(1) 1,140 283 2,012 773
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Total operating expenses 128,105 62,088 364,527 154,507
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INCOME FROM OPERATIONS 46,541 27,787 113,284 69,303
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest income 6,559 2,860 16,132 7,503
Other income (expense), net 625 49 943 (350)
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Total other income, net 7,184 2,909 17,075 7,153
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INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 53,725 30,696 130,359 76,456
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 19,654 10,897 55,952 27,142
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NET INCOME $ 34,071 $ 19,799 $ 74,407 $ 49,314
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NET INCOME PER SHARE(2):
Basic $ 0.11 $ 0.07 $ 0.23 $ 0.17
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Diluted $ 0.09 $ 0.06 $ 0.21 $ 0.14
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SHARES USED IN PER SHARE CALCULATIONS(2):
Basic 322,727 300,922 318,161 296,588
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Diluted 361,599 350,336 361,804 340,632
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(1) Amortization of deferred stock
compensation
Sales and marketing $ 309 $ 152 $ 759 $ 434
Research and development 716 63 937 150
General and administrative 115 68 316 189
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$ 1,140 $ 283 $ 2,012 $ 773
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(2) Share and per share amounts have been adjusted to reflect the two-for-one
stock splits which were effective December 20, 1999 and March 22, 2000.
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NETWORK APPLIANCE, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
NINE MONTHS ENDED
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JANUARY 26, 2001 JANUARY 28, 2000
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $ 74,407 $ 49,314
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation 21,917 9,809
In-process research and development 26,688 --
Amortization of intangibles 6,506 150
Stock compensation 2,012 773
Provision for doubtful accounts 852 996
Deferred income taxes (8,918) (17,037)
Deferred rent (5) (38)
Changes in assets and liabilities net of
effects of businesses acquired:
Accounts receivable (114,316) (43,667)
Inventories (25,336) (9,623)
Prepaid expenses and other assets 7,558 (3,379)
Accounts payable 46,604 6,865
Income taxes payable 64,869 41,287
Accrued compensation and related benefits 23,138 9,139
Other accrued liabilities 13,767 1,136
Deferred revenue 39,604 6,991
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Net cash provided by operating activities 179,347 52,716
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of short-term investments (149,674) (62,636)
Redemptions of short-term investments 102,420 9,650
Purchases of property and equipment (59,941) (22,472)
Purchase of equity securities (6,391) --
Purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired (7,171) --
Payment/refund of deposits, net -- (170)
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Net cash used in investing activities (120,757) (75,628)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from sale of common stock, net 68,832 33,044
Restricted cash (192,052) --
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Net cash provided by/(used in)
financing activities (123,220) 33,044
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NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (64,630) 10,132
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
Beginning of period 279,014 221,284
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End of period $ 214,384 $ 231,416
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NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Income tax benefit from employee stock transactions $ 62,000 $ 38,200
Common stock issued and options assumed for
acquired businesses $ 101,260 $ --
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Income taxes paid $ 307 $ 1,517
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been
prepared by Network Appliance, Inc. without audit and reflect all adjustments,
which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of
our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim
periods presented. The statements have been prepared in accordance with the
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for interim
financial statements. Accordingly, they do not include all information and
footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America for annual financial statements. The results of operations for
the three and nine-month periods ended January 26, 2001 are not necessarily
indicative of the operating results to be expected for the full fiscal year or
future operating periods. The information included in this report should be read
in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes
thereto for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2000 and the risk factors as set
forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, including, without limitation, risks
relating to fluctuating operating results, customer and market acceptance of new
products, dependence on new products, rapid technological change, litigation,
dependence on growth in the network file server market, expansion of
international operations, product concentration, changing product mix,
competition, management of expanding operations, dependence on high-quality
components, dependence on proprietary technology, intellectual property rights,
dependence on key personnel, volatility of stock price, shares eligible for
future sale, effect of certain anti-takeover provisions and dilution.
2. RECLASSIFICATIONS
Certain reclassifications have been made to prior-period balances, none of
which affected our financial position, results of operations and cash flows, to
present the financial statements on a consistent basis.
3. FISCAL PERIODS
We operate on a 52-week or 53-week year ending on the last Friday in
April. Fiscal 2001 is a 52-week year. Fiscal 2000 was a 52-week year. The
quarter ended January 26, 2001 includes 13 weeks of operating activity, compared
to 13 weeks of activity for the corresponding period of the prior fiscal year.
The nine-months ended January 26, 2001 includes 39 weeks of activity, compared
to 39 weeks of activity for the corresponding period of the prior fiscal year.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
4. INVENTORIES
Inventories consist of the following:
JANUARY 26, APRIL 30,
2001 2000
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(IN THOUSANDS)
Purchased components $23,230 $ 9,230
Work in process 2,537 646
Finished goods 11,350 10,558
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$37,117 $20,434
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5. STOCK COMPENSATION
We record stock compensation in accordance with provisions of APB No. 25,
"Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," for employee awards and in
accordance with the disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation," for non-employee awards. Accordingly, we recognize
the intrinsic value for employees and the fair value for non-employees as stock
compensation expense over the vesting terms of the awards.
6. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 133, "Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," which defines derivatives,
requires that all derivatives be carried at fair value, and provides for hedge
accounting when certain conditions are met. This statement is effective for all
fiscal quarters of fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. Although we have
not fully assessed the implications of this new statement, we do not believe
adoption of this statement will have a material impact on our consolidated
financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
7. NET INCOME PER SHARE
The following is a reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of
the basic and diluted net income per share computations for the periods
presented:
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
JANUARY 26, JANUARY 28, JANUARY 26, JANUARY 28,
2001 2000 2001 2000
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(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
NET INCOME (NUMERATOR):
Net income, basic and diluted $ 34,071 $ 19,799 $ 74,407 $ 49,314
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SHARES (DENOMINATOR):
Weighted average common shares outstanding 322,998 301,072 318,423 296,790
Weighted average common shares outstanding
subject to repurchase (271) (150) (262) (202)
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Shares used in basic computation 322,727 300,922 318,161 296,588
Weighted average common shares outstanding
subject to repurchase 271 150 262 202
Common shares issuable upon exercise of stock
options 38,601 49,264 43,381 43,842
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Shares used in diluted computation 361,599 350,336 361,804 340,632
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NET INCOME PER SHARE:
Basic $ 0.11 $ 0.07 $ 0.23 $ 0.17
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Diluted $ 0.09 $ 0.06 $ 0.21 $ 0.14
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At January 26, 2001 and January 28, 2000, 3,917 and 500 shares of common
stock options with a weighted average exercise price of $97.34 and $41.63,
respectively, were excluded from the diluted net income per share computation as
their exercise prices were greater than the average market price of the common
shares for the period.
8. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
The components of comprehensive income, net of tax, are as follows:
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
JANUARY 26, JANUARY 28, JANUARY 26, JANUARY 28,
2001 2000 2001 2000
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(IN THOUSANDS)
Net income $ 34,071 $ 19,799 $ 74,407 $ 49,314
Foreign currency translation adjustment 2,057 (1,050) 658 (976)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments (3,448) -- 1,352 --
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Comprehensive income $ 32,680 $ 18,749 $ 76,417 $ 48,338
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9. COMMITMENTS
During the second quarter of fiscal 2001, we entered into a $126.0 million
operating lease which replaced the existing $62.0 million operating lease, to
develop 363,500 square feet of buildings in our Sunnyvale headquarters facility.
The lease is for five years and can be renewed for two five-year periods,
subject to the approval of a third-party entity. At the expiration or
termination of the lease, we have the option to either purchase the property for
$126.0 million, or arrange for the sale of the property to a third party for at
least $126.0 with a contingent liability for any deficiency. If the property is
not purchased or sold as described above, we will be obligated for an additional
lease payment of approximately $113.8 million.
Including the aforementioned lease, we have commitments related to
operating lease arrangements, under which we have an option to purchase the
Sunnyvale headquarters properties for an aggregate of $309.0 million, or arrange
for the sale of the properties to a third party for at least the option price
with a contingent liability for any deficiency. If the properties under these
leases are not purchased or sold, we will be obligated for additional lease
payments of approximately $276.6 million. Restricted cash, classified as
non-current assets collateralizing these leases, was $192.1 million at January
26, 2001.
The lease payments under operating leases collateralized by restricted
cash, will vary based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus a spread
(6.0% at January 26, 2001). The remaining non-collateralized operating lease
requires monthly payments, which vary, based on LIBOR plus a spread (7.2% at
January 26, 2001).
The operating leases mentioned above require us to maintain specified
financial covenants with which we were in compliance as of January 26, 2001.
10. ACQUISITIONS
In June 2000, we completed the acquisition of Orca Systems, Inc. (Orca), a
developer of high performance Virtual Interface (VI) Architecture software for
UNIX(R) and Windows NT(R) enterprise-class systems, based in Waltham,
Massachusetts. The acquisition fits with our strategy of developing highly
available and reliable intelligent storage solutions that improve the
performance of today's Internet and enterprise applications and strengthen our
ability to develop next generation storage networking architectures and
protocols. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase. Under terms of the
agreement, we acquired Orca for $50.0 million in common stock, assumed options
and cash, with an obligation to provide 264,497 shares of common stock (valued
at $14.9 million based on our closing stock price on January 26, 2001), which
will result in additional stock compensation charges if certain performance
criteria are achieved. We also paid certain transaction costs and assumed
certain operating assets and liabilities.
The purchase price of the transaction was allocated to the acquired assets
and liabilities based on their estimated fair values as of the date of the
acquisition. Approximately $26.7 million was allocated to in-process research
and development and charged to operations because the acquired technology had
not reached technological feasibility and had no alternative uses. The value was
determined by estimating the costs to develop the acquired in-process technology
into commercially viable products, estimating the resulting net cash flows from
such projects, and discounting the net cash flows back to their present value.
The discount rate included a factor that took into account the uncertainty
surrounding the successful development of the acquired in-process technology.
These estimates are subject to change, given the uncertainties of the
development process, and no assurance can be given that deviations from these
estimates will not occur. Excluding the charge that may result from 264,497
contingently issuable common shares, research and development costs to bring the
products from Orca to technological feasibility are not expected to have a
material impact on our future results of operations or financial condition.
Costs incurred prior to establishment of technological feasibility are charged
to research and development expense and have not been material through January
26, 2001. We expect to successfully complete such development efforts and
deliver initial products in calendar year 2001.
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In November 2000, we completed the acquisition of WebManage Technologies,
Inc. (WebManage), a developer of content management, distribution, and analysis
software solutions, based in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. The acquisition is
expected to contribute significantly to our initiative to integrate filers and
caching more closely to enable customers to build content delivery networks that
improve access to information throughout their networks. WebManage develops
software that intelligently distributes content between various points on the
Internet and enables organizations to plan, manage and deliver Internet/intranet
services. We will be making some modifications and enhancements to WebManage's
software and expect to complete such development efforts by mid or end of
calendar year 2001. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase. Under terms
of the agreement, we acquired WebManage for $59.4 million in common stock,
assumed options and cash. We also had an obligation to provide shares of common
stock to be valued at $3.0 million, if certain performance criteria were
achieved. The performance criteria were met in March 2001 and as such, the
contingent consideration will be recorded as stock compensation in the fourth
quarter of 2001. We also paid certain transaction costs and assumed certain
operating assets and liabilities.
The total purchase prices and final allocation among the fair value of
tangible and intangible assets and liabilities acquired (including purchased
in-process technology) are summarized as follows (in thousands):
Total Purchase Price: Amortization Period
Orca WebManage (Years)
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Total cash consideration $ 2,000 $ 4,970
Value of shares issued 23,526 41,909
Value of options assumed 24,053 24,053
Deferred stock compensation -- (12,304)
Transaction costs 458 743
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$ 50,037 $ 59,371
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Purchase Price Allocation:
Tangible assets $ 353 $ 868
Intangible assets:
Existing Technology -- 17,179 3
Existing Workforce 423 1,380 3
Goodwill 24,101 48,085 5
In-process R&D 26,688 -- Expensed
Tangible liabilities (1,359) (1,276)
Deferred income taxes (169) (6,865)
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$ 50,037 $ 59,371
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In accordance with FASB interpretation No. 44, "Accounting for Certain
Transactions involving Stock Compensation", we recorded the intrinsic value,
measured as the difference between the grant price and fair market value on the
acquisition consummation date, of unvested options assumed in the WebManage
acquisition as deferred stock compensation. Such deferred stock compensation,
which aggregated $12.3 million, is recorded as a separate component of
shareholders' equity in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet
and will be amortized over the vesting term of the related options.
The operating results of Orca and WebManage have been included in the
condensed consolidated statements of operations since their acquisition dates.
The following pro forma consolidated amounts give
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effect to these acquisitions as if they had occurred on April 30, 1999 by
consolidating the results of operations of the acquired entities with our
results for the nine months ended January 26, 2001 and January 28, 2000.
NINE MONTHS ENDED
JANUARY 26, JANUARY 28,
2001 2000
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(IN THOUSANDS)
Revenues $780,897 $380,448
Net Income $ 87,816 $ 33,060
Net Income per share:
Basic $ 0.28 $ 0.11
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Diluted $ 0.24 $ 0.10
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Shares used in per share calculation:
Basic 318,531 297,506
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Diluted 362,375 342,069
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The pro forma results of operations give effect to certain adjustments,
including amortization of purchased intangibles, goodwill, contingently issuable
shares, common stock and assumed options in connection with the acquisitions.
The $26.7 million charge for purchased in-process research and development has
been excluded from the pro forma results, as it is a material non-recurring
charge.
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This Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements about future results,
which are subject to risks and uncertainties, including those discussed below.
Our actual results may differ significantly from the results discussed in the
forward-looking statements. We are subject to a variety of other additional risk
factors, more fully described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth certain consolidated statements of income
data as a percentage of net sales for the periods indicated:
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
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JANUARY 26, JANUARY 28, JANUARY 26, JANUARY 28,
2001 2000 2001 2000
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Net sales 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 %
Cost of sales 39.4 40.6 38.8 41.0
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Gross margin 60.6 59.4 61.2 59.0
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Operating expenses:
Sales and marketing 26.5 26.4 27.3 26.2
Research and development 12.1 10.8 11.1 10.8
General and administrative 3.8 3.6 3.8 3.5
Amortization of intangible assets 1.7 -- 0.8 --
In-process research and development -- -- 3.4 --
Stock compensation 0.4 0.2 0.3 0.2
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Total operating expenses 44.5 41.0 46.7 40.7
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Income from operations 16.1 18.4 14.5 18.3
Total other income, net 2.5 1.9 2.2 1.9
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Income before income taxes 18.6 20.3 16.7 20.2
Provision for income taxes 6.8 7.2 7.2 7.2
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Net income 11.8 % 13.1 % 9.5 % 13.0 %
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Business Combinations -- During the first quarter of fiscal 2001, we
acquired Orca, for a purchase price of $50.0 million, including common stock,
assumed options and cash, with an obligation to provide 264,497 shares of common
stock, which will result in additional stock compensation charges if certain
performance criteria are achieved. We also paid certain transaction costs and
assumed certain operating assets and liabilities. The acquisition was accounted
for as a purchase. The purchase price of the transaction was allocated to the
acquired assets and liabilities based on their estimated fair values as of the
date of the acquisition. Amounts allocated to existing workforce and goodwill
are being amortized on a straight-line basis over three- and five-year periods,
respectively. Approximately $26.7 million was allocated to in-process research
and development and charged to operations because the acquired technology had
not reached technological feasibility and had no alternative uses.
During the third quarter of fiscal 2001, we acquired WebManage for $59.4
million in common stock, assumed options and cash, with an obligation to provide
shares of common stock to be valued at $3.0 million, if certain performance
criteria are achieved. The performance criteria were met in March 2001 and as
such, the contingent consideration will be recorded as stock compensation in the
fourth quarter of 2001. We also paid certain transaction costs and assumed
certain operating assets and liabilities. The acquisition was accounted for as a
purchase. The purchase price of the transaction was allocated to the acquired
assets and liabilities based on their estimated fair values as of the date of
the acquisition. Amounts allocated to
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existing technology and workforce are being amortized on a straight-line basis
over three years and amounts allocated to goodwill are being amortized over five
years.
Net Sales -- Net sales increased by 90.6% to $288.4 million for the
three-month period ended January 26, 2001, from $151.3 million for the
three-month period ended January 28, 2000. Net sales increased by 105.7% to
$780.3 million for the nine-months ended January 26, 2001, from $379.3 million
for the nine-months ended January 28, 2000. Net sales growth was across all
geographies, products and markets. This increase in net sales was primarily
attributable to a higher volume of units shipped, as compared to the
corresponding period of the prior fiscal year. Factors impacting unit growth
include:
o strong demand for our F700 filers utilizing primarily fibre-channel
connectivity;
o introduction of our new higher capacity F840 filer product;
o increased worldwide demand for our NetCache(TM) solutions, a content
delivery network solution, including capabilities for providing
video-on-demand and content management across the Internet and
Intranet;
o increased worldwide shipment of NetApp(R) Cluster Failover
solutions, which require another filer to take over in the event of
a hardware failure;
o increased demand for the SnapMirror(TM) software option, which
requires multiple filers to provide remote mirroring of data for
quick disaster recovery and backup at remote sites;
o expansion of our sales organization to 870 as of January 26, 2001
from 459 as of January 28, 2000; and
o increased sales through indirect channels, including sales through
our OEM partners, representing 24.5% and 26.1% of total net sales
for the three and nine-month periods ended January 26, 2001,
respectively, as compared to 27.8% and 30.0% of total net sales for
three and nine-month periods ended January 28, 2000, respectively.
Net sales growth was also positively impacted by:
o a higher average selling price due to the introduction of software
features: SnapMirror, SnapRestore(TM) and SnapManager(TM) for
Microsoft(R) Exchange and Cluster Failover, supporting
mission-critical applications;
o a higher average selling price of our new high-end F840 filer;
o the increase in storage capacity;
o increased add-on software revenue from Multi-Protocol solutions; and
o higher software subscription and service revenues to support a
growing installed base.
Overall net sales growth was partially offset by:
o declining average selling price of the F700 filers and caching
products due to competitive pricing; and
o declining unit sales of our older product family.
International net sales (including United States exports) grew by 136.1%
and 144.8% for the three and nine-month periods ended January 26, 2001,
respectively, as compared to the comparable periods of the prior fiscal year.
International net sales were $110.7 million, or 38.4% of total net sales, and
$268.2 million, or 34.4% of total net sales, for the three and nine-month
periods ended January 26, 2001, respectively. The increase in international
sales for the three and nine-month periods ended January 26, 2001, was primarily
a result of European and Asia Pacific net sales growth, due to increased
headcount in the direct sales force, increased indirect channel sales, increased
shipments of filers, Cluster Failover solutions, NetCache appliances and
increased sales of add-on software licenses, as compared to the corresponding
periods of the prior fiscal year. We believe that our continued growth and
profitability is dependent in part on the successful expansion of our
international operations, and therefore, have committed significant resources to
increase international sales.
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We cannot assure you that our net sales will continue to increase in
absolute dollars or at the rate at which they have grown in recent fiscal
periods.
Gross Margin -- Gross margin increased to 60.6% for the three-month period
ended January 26, 2001 from 59.4% for the three-month period ended January 28,
2000. Gross margin increased to 61.2% for the nine-month period ended January
26, 2001 from 59.0% for the nine-month period ended January 28, 2000.
Gross margin was favorably impacted by:
o increased licensing of add-on software options such as
Multi-Protocol, Cluster Failover, SnapMirror, SnapRestore and
SnapManager;
o growth in software subscriptions due primarily to a larger installed
base;
o lower costs of key components;
o the increase in product volume;
o increased manufacturing efficiencies; and
o a mix shift to high-end F840 systems sold as diskless upgrades,
carrying higher margin than configured systems.
Gross margin was negatively impacted by sales price reductions on storage
products due to competitive pricing pressure, higher disk content with an
expanded storage capacity for the F840 filer, and increased investments in
customer service.
Our gross margin has been and may continue to be affected by a variety of
factors, including:
o competition;
o product configuration;
o direct versus indirect sales;
o the mix of software as a percentage of revenue;
o the mix and average selling prices of products;
o new product introductions and enhancements; and
o the cost of components, manufacturing labor and quality.
Sales and Marketing -- Sales and marketing expenses consist primarily of
salaries, commissions, advertising and promotional expenses and certain customer
service and support costs. Sales and marketing expenses increased 91.1% to $76.5
million for the three-month period ended January 26, 2001 from $40.0 million for
the three-month period ended January 28, 2000. Sales and marketing expenses
increased 114.3% to $212.6 million for the nine-month period ended January 26,
2001 from $99.2 million for the nine-month period ended January 28, 2000. These
expenses were 26.5% and 26.4% of net sales for the three-month period ended
January 26, 2001 and January 28, 2000, respectively, and were 27.3% and 26.2%,
respectively, of net sales for the nine-months then ended, respectively. The
increase in absolute dollars was primarily related to the continued worldwide
expansion of our sales and customer service organizations, expansion of various
marketing and industry initiatives and increased commission expenses. Sales and
marketing headcount increased to 1,157 at January 26, 2001 from 627 at January
28, 2000. We expect to continue to increase our sales and marketing expenses in
an effort to expand domestic and international markets, introduce new products,
establish and expand new distribution channels and increase product and company
awareness.
Research and Development -- Research and development expenses consist
primarily of salaries and benefits, prototype expenses, non-recurring
engineering charges and fees paid to outside consultants. Research and
development expenses increased 113.7% to $35.0 million for the three-month
period ended January 26, 2001 from $16.4 million for the three-month period
ended January 28, 2000. These expenses represented 12.1% and 10.8% of net sales,
for the three-month periods ended January 26, 2001 and January 28, 2000,
respectively. For the nine-month periods, research and development expenses
increased 112.0% to $86.8 million in fiscal 2001 from $41.0 million in fiscal
2000, and represented 11.1% and 10.8% of net
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sales, respectively, for those periods. Research and development expenses
increased in absolute dollars, primarily as a result of increased headcount,
operating impact of Orca and WebManage acquisitions, ongoing support of current
and future product development and enhancement efforts, prototyping expenses and
non-recurring engineering charges associated with the development of new
products and technologies. Research and development headcount increased to 568
at January 26, 2001 from 280 at January 28, 2000.
In the third quarter of fiscal 2001, we began shipping the F85, F820 and
C3100, our new entry-level and midrange storage systems and our new mid-range
content delivery platform. The F85 is designed to be a complete storage
networking edge solution for remote or branch offices, workgroups, and small
departments within an enterprise, as well as for medium-sized businesses. The
F820 filers, which can scale up to 3 terabytes of raw storage capacity, and 6
terabytes in a cluster failover F820c configuration, offers a powerful storage
solution for enterprises to extend their infrastructure. The F820 and F820c are
mid-range platforms that will enable Internet Service Providers (ISPs),
Application Service Providers (ASPs) and Storage Service Providers (SSPs) to
build scalable, storage networks on a worldwide basis. The NetCache C3100, a new
mid-range platform designed for content delivery in the enterprise data center
or ISP points of presence, enables applications such as distance learning,
internal communications, and training across the network. Taken together, the
F85, F820 and C3100 are important additions to our center to edge data
management strategy for today's enterprises. We announced the latest version of
our micro-kernel operating system, Data ONTAP 6.1, which now offers native
Windows 2000 support in addition to continued Windows NT(R), UNIX(R), and Web
support. This new release also provides enhanced data availability, data
protection, and support for full-fabric Fibre Channel tape storage area
networks. We also announced the availability of ContentReporter(TM) 2.1, an
upgraded version of our existing software that now offers support for streaming
media to meet the growing demands for rich media content management in the
enterprise.
In the second quarter of fiscal 2001, we began shipping the F840 high-end
filer platform and Data ONTAP(TM) 6.0. The new products allow the company to
offer increased capacity in a single filer, up to 6 terabytes and 12 terabytes
in a cluster failover F840c, configuration. Additionally, we enhanced our
NetCache solution to allow enterprises and service providers the ability to
efficiently manage, store, and deliver rich content across the network. The new
NetCache high-performance content delivery platforms are comprised of two new
content delivery appliances and software. The C6100 is the high-end content
delivery appliance for back-end enterprise or content delivery network
deployment and the low-profile C1105 is designed for remote offices around the
globe, both of which support the new NetCache 5.0 software. The NetCache
platform with NetCache 5.0 software offers live and video-on-demand capability.
We also announced two new content management software offerings from the recent
WebManage acquisition, ContentReporter(TM) and ContentDirector(TM), delivering
an integrated solution for powerful tracking, analysis and content distribution
across the network. In the first quarter of fiscal 2001, we began shipping the
NetCache C1100, our low-end content delivery product designed for enterprise
customers and Internet Service Providers.
In fiscal 2000, we began shipping new enterprise software offerings and
data management tools with SnapManager for Microsoft Exchange and
ApplianceWatch(TM). We also introduced new caching products which included
NetCache software release 4.0 and NetCache 4.1, adding streaming media support
for MMS/RTSP protocols, Microsoft(R) Windows Media(TM), and Apple(R)
Quicktime(TM), delivering live broadcasting on the Internet.
We believe that our future performance will depend in large part on our
ability to maintain and enhance our current product line, develop new products
that achieve market acceptance, maintain technological competitiveness and meet
an expanding range of customer requirements. We intend to continuously expand
our existing product offerings and introduce new products and expect that such
expenditures will continue to increase in absolute dollars. For the three and
nine-month periods ended January 26, 2001 and January 28, 2000, no software
development costs were capitalized.
General and Administrative -- General and administrative expenses
increased 104.1% to $10.9 million for the three-month period ended January 26,
2001, from $5.4 million for the three-month period ended January 28, 2000. These
expenses represented 3.8% and 3.6% of net sales for the three-month
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periods ended for such periods respectively. For the nine-month periods, general
and administrative expenses increased 122.9% to $30.0 million in fiscal 2001
from $13.4 million in fiscal 2000 and represented 3.8% and 3.5% of net sales,
respectively, for those periods. Increases in absolute dollars were primarily
due to increased headcount, expenses associated with initiatives to enhance
enterprise-wide management information systems and increased professional
service fees. General and administrative headcount increased to 238 at January
26, 2001 from 125 at January 28, 2000. We believe that our general and
administrative expenses will increase in absolute dollars as we continue to
build our infrastructure.
Amortization of Intangible Assets -- Amortization of intangible assets
represents the excess of the aggregate purchase price over the fair value of the
tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired by us. Intangible assets as
of January 26, 2001, including goodwill, existing workforce and technology, are
being amortized over the estimated useful life of three to five-year periods. We
assess the recoverability of goodwill by determining whether the amortized asset
over its useful life may be recovered through estimated useful cash flows.
Amortization of intangible assets charged to operations was $4.6 million and
$6.5 million, respectively, for the three and nine-month periods ended January
26, 2001.
In-process Research and Development -- We incurred in-process research and
development charges of approximately $26.7 million in the first quarter of
fiscal 2001 related to the acquisition of Orca. The purchase price of the
transaction was allocated to the acquired assets and liabilities based on their
estimated fair values as of the date of the acquisition. Approximately $26.7
million was allocated to in-process research and development and charged to
operations, because the acquired technology had not reached technological
feasibility and had no alternative uses. The value was determined by estimating
the costs to develop the acquired in-process technology into commercially viable
products, estimating the resulting net cash flows from such projects, and
discounting the net cash flows back to their present value. The discount rate
included a factor that took into account the uncertainty surrounding the
successful development of the acquired in-process technology. These estimates
are subject to change, given the uncertainties of the development process, and
no assurance can be given that deviations from these estimates will not occur.
Excluding the charge that may result from 264,497 contingently issuable common
shares, research and development costs to bring the products from Orca to
technological feasibility are not expected to have a material impact on our
future results of operations or financial condition.
We believe we could utilize the Orca acquisition to develop the first
virtual interface-based (VI) next generation of network attached storage
systems. We are leveraging VI architecture to develop the Direct Access File
System (DAFS) protocol. DAFS enables block data transfers straight from the file
server, allowing clusters of application servers in heterogeneous environments
to share data from the memory of one system to the memory of another without
involving general-purpose operating systems, thereby improving CPU utilization
and speeding up data access. We expect to continue the development of products
using this protocol and believe that there is a reasonable chance of
successfully delivering initial products in calendar year 2001. However, there
is risk associated with the completion of the in-process project and there can
be no assurance that such project will meet with either technological or
commercial success. Failure to successfully develop and commercialize this
in-process project would result in the loss of the expected economic return
inherent in the fair value allocation. Additionally, the value of other
intangible assets acquired may become impaired. The risks associated with the
research and development are still considered high and no assurance can be made
that upcoming products will meet market expectations or gain market acceptance.
Stock Compensation -- We account for stock-based employee compensation
arrangements in accordance with provisions of APB No. 25, "Accounting for Stock
Issued to Employees," for employee compensation awards and comply with the
disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation," for non-employee compensation awards. Accordingly, we recognize
the intrinsic value for employees and the fair value for non-employees as stock
compensation expense over the vesting terms of the awards. Stock compensation
expenses increased to $1.1 million for the three-month period ended January 26,
2001, from $0.3 million for the three-month period ended January 28, 2000. For
the nine-month periods, stock compensation expenses increased to $2.0 million in
fiscal 2001 from $0.8 million in fiscal 2000, respectively, for those periods.
This increase was primarily attributable to the recognition of stock
compensation of unvested options assumed in the WebManage acquisition, increased
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participation in the salaried stock option grant program by certain highly
compensated employees and non-employee stock options awards.
Total Other Income, net -- Total other income, net, was $7.2 million and
$2.9 million for the three-month periods ended January 26, 2001 and January 28,
2000, respectively. During the nine-month period ended January 26, 2001, total
other income, net, was $17.1 million, as compared to $7.2 million in the
corresponding period of the prior year. The increase in interest income was
primarily due to increased cash and short-term investments generated from
operations, net proceeds from stock option exercises and net proceeds from the
March 1999 follow-on public offering.
Provision for Income Taxes -- Our estimated effective tax rate for the
three and nine-month periods ended January 26, 2001 was 34.5%, excluding the
effect of non-deductible amortization of goodwill of $3.2 million for the
three-month period ended January 26, 2001, and for the nine-month period then
ended, $31.9 million of non-deductible goodwill amortization and acquired
in-process research and development. The effective tax rate for the three and
nine-month periods ended January 28, 2000 was 35.5%. The effective tax rates
differed from the U.S. statutory rate primarily due to state taxes, credits and
tax exempt interest.
Agreement with Intel Corporation -- During the third quarter of fiscal
2001, we entered into two separate agreements with Intel Corporation, a Business
Alliance Agreement and a Patent Cross Licensing Agreement. Under the Business
Alliance Agreement, Intel has an incentive to purchase our systems for use in
data center operations worldwide, and we have an incentive to purchase Intel
microprocessors, systems, and other components for incorporation in our filers
for network storage and NetCache content delivery systems. The Patent Cross
Licensing Agreement includes a broad technology cross license and patent
sharing.
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CERTAIN RISK FACTORS
Although we have experienced significant revenue growth in recent periods,
this growth may not be indicative of our future operating results. As a result,
we believe that period-to-period comparisons of our results of operation are not
necessarily meaningful and should not be relied upon as indicators of future
performance. Many of the factors that could cause our quarterly operating
results to fluctuate significantly in the future are beyond our control and
include the following:
o the level of competition in our target product markets;
o the size, timing, and cancellation of significant orders;
o product configuration and mix;
o market acceptance of new products and product enhancements;
o new product announcements or introductions by us or our competitors;
o deferrals of customer orders in anticipation of new products or
product enhancements;
o changes in pricing by us or our competitors;
o our ability to timely develop, introduce and market new products and
enhancements;
o supply constraints;
o technological changes in our target product markets;
o the levels of expenditure on research and development and expansion
of our sales and marketing programs;
o seasonality; and
o general economic trends.
In addition, sales for any future quarter may vary and accordingly be
inconsistent with our plans. We generally operate with limited order backlog
because our products are typically shipped shortly after orders are received. As
a result, product sales in any quarter are generally dependent on orders booked
and shipped in that quarter. Product sales are difficult to forecast because the
network attached storage market is rapidly evolving and our sales cycle varies
substantially from customer to customer.
Due to all of the foregoing factors, it is possible that in one or more
future quarters our results may fall below the expectations of public market
analysts and investors. In such event, the trading price of our common stock
would likely decrease.
We conduct business internationally. International sales (including U.S.
exports) were approximately 38.4% and 34.4% of total net sales for the three and
nine-month periods ended January 26, 2001, respectively. Accordingly, our future
operating results could be materially adversely affected by a variety of
factors, some of which are beyond our control, including regulatory, political
or economic conditions in a specific country or region, trade protection
measures and other regulatory requirements and government spending patterns.
Our international sales are denominated in U.S. dollars and in foreign
currencies. An increase in the value of the U.S. dollar relative to foreign
currencies could make our products more expensive and, therefore, potentially
less competitive in foreign markets. For international sales and expenditures
denominated in foreign currencies, we are subject to risks associated with
currency fluctuations. We hedge risks associated with foreign currency
transactions in order to minimize the impact of changes in foreign currency
exchange rates on earnings. We utilize forward contracts to hedge trade and
intercompany receivables and payables. All hedge contracts are marked to market
through earnings every period.
Additional risks inherent in our international business activities
generally include, among others, longer accounts receivable payment cycles,
difficulties in managing international operations and potentially adverse tax
consequences. We cannot assure you that such factors will not materially
adversely affect our future international sales and, consequently, our operating
results.
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Although operating results have not been materially and adversely affected
by seasonality in the past, because of the significant seasonal effects
experienced within the industry, particularly in Europe, we cannot assure you
that our future operating results will not be adversely affected by seasonality.
We believe that continued growth and profitability will require successful
expansion of our international operations and sales and therefore we have
committed significant resources to such expansion. In order to successfully
expand international sales in fiscal 2001 and subsequent periods, we must
strengthen foreign operations, hire additional personnel and recruit additional
international distributors and resellers. This will require significant
management attention and financial resources and could materially adversely
affect our operating results. To the extent that we are unable to effect these
additions in a timely manner, our growth, if any, in international sales will be
limited, and our operating results could be materially adversely affected. In
addition, we cannot assure you that we will be able to maintain or increase
international market demand for our products.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
As of January 26, 2001, as compared to the April 30, 2000 balances, our
cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments decreased by $16.7 million to
$336.8 million. Working capital decreased by $13.0 million to $406.6 million.
The decrease was primarily a result of $192.1 million restricted cash used to
collateralize our synthetic leases, partially offset by mark-to-market
unrealized gains on certain investments. We generated cash from operating
activities totaling $179.3 million and $52.7 million for the nine-month periods
ended January 26, 2001 and January 28, 2000, respectively. Net cash provided by
operating activities for the nine-month period ended January 26, 2001 was
principally related to net income of $74.4 million, increases in accounts
payable, income taxes payable, accrued compensation and related benefits,
deferred revenue and other accrued liabilities, decreases in prepaid expenses
and other, coupled with depreciation, in-process research and development,
amortization of intangibles, stock compensation amortization, partially offset
by increases in accounts receivable, inventories and deferred income taxes.
We used $59.9 million and $22.5 million of cash during the nine-month
periods ended January 26, 2001 and January 28, 2000, respectively, for capital
expenditures. The increase was primarily attributed to upgrades of software and
computer equipment purchases and furniture and fixtures for the Sunnyvale
headquarters facility. We have used $47.3 million and $53.0 million during the
nine-month periods ended January 26, 2001 and January 28, 2000, respectively,
for net purchases of short-term investments. In June 2000, we acquired Orca for
a purchase price of approximately $50.0 million, including common stock,
contingently issuable common stock, assumed options, cash payments of $2.0
million and related transaction costs. In November 2000, we acquired WebManage
for a purchase price of approximately $59.4 million, including common stock,
contingently issuable common stock, assumed options, cash payments of $5.0
million and related transaction costs. Investing activities in the nine-month
period ended January 26, 2001 also included new equity investments of $6.4
million.
We have used $123.2 million during the nine-month period ended January 26,
2001 for financing activities and received $33.0 million for the corresponding
period of the prior fiscal year. The increase in cash provided by sales of
common stock for the nine-month period ended January 26, 2001, compared to the
corresponding period of the prior fiscal year, was due to an increased quantity
of stock options exercised at a higher average exercise price and a greater
number of employees participating in the employee stock purchase plan.
Offsetting this increase for the nine-month period ended January 26, 2001 was
restricted cash of $192.1 million used to collateralize operating leases. See
Note 9 to the Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Excluding the commitments related to operating lease arrangements for
various properties in our Sunnyvale headquarters, which aggregate $309.0
million, we currently have no significant commitments other than commitments
under operating leases. We believe that our existing liquidity and capital
resources, including the available amounts under our $5.0 million line of
credit, are sufficient to fund our operations for at least the next twelve
months.
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NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In June 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities," which defines derivatives, requires that
all derivatives be carried at fair value, and provides for hedging accounting
when certain conditions are met. This statement is effective for all fiscal
quarters of fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. Although we have not
fully assessed the implications of this new statement, we do not believe
adoption of this statement will have a material impact on our consolidated
financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We are exposed to market risk related to fluctuations in interest rates,
market prices and in foreign currency exchange rates. We use certain derivative
financial instruments to manage these risks. We do not use derivative financial
instruments for speculative or trading purposes. All financial instruments are
used in accordance with management-approved policies.
Market Interest and Interest Income Risk
Interest and Investment Income - As of January 26, 2001, we had short-term
investments of $122.4 million. Our investment portfolio consists of highly
liquid investments with original maturities at the date of purchase between
three and twelve months and investment in marketable equity securities in a
certain technology company. These highly liquid investments, consisting
primarily of government and corporate debt securities, are subject to interest
rate and interest income risk and will decrease in value if market interest
rates increase. A hypothetical 10 percent increase in market interest rates from
levels at January 26, 2001, would cause the fair value of these short-term
investments to decline by an immaterial amount. Because we have the ability to
hold these investments until maturity we would not expect any significant
decline in value of our investments caused by market interest rate changes.
Declines in interest rates over time will, however, reduce our interest income.
We do not use derivative financial instruments in our investment portfolio.
Operating Lease Commitments - As of January 26, 2001, we have outstanding
lease commitments to a third-party entity under operating lease agreements,
which vary based on a monthly LIBOR rate plus a spread. A hypothetical 10
percent increase in interest rates would increase our annual rent expense under
operating lease commitments by approximately $1.9 million. Increases in interest
rates could, however, increase our rent expenses associated with future lease
payments. We do not currently hedge against interest rate increases. Our
investment portfolio offers a natural hedge against interest rate risk from our
operating lease commitments in the event of a significant increase in the market
interest rate. Moreover, a total of $192.1 million in operating leases are
collateralized with investments that have similar, and thus offsetting, interest
rate characteristics.
Market Price Risk
Equity Securities - We are also exposed to market price risk on our equity
securities included in our short-term and long-term investments. These
investments are in publicly traded companies in the volatile high-technology
industry sector. We do not attempt to reduce or eliminate our market exposure on
these securities and as a result, the amount of income and cash flow that we
ultimately realize from these investments in future periods may vary materially
from the current unrealized amount. A 50% adverse change in the equity price
would result in an approximate $1.9 million decrease in the fair value of our
equity securities as of January 26, 2001 (no such equity securities were held as
of January 28, 2000).
The hypothetical changes and assumptions discussed above will be different
from what actually occurs in the future. Furthermore, such computations do not
anticipate actions that may be taken by management, should the hypothetical
market changes actually occur over time. As a result, the effect on actual
earnings in the future will differ from those described above.
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Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
We hedge risks associated with foreign currency transactions in order to
minimize the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on earnings.
We utilize forward contracts to hedge against the short-term impact of foreign
currency fluctuations on certain assets and liabilities denominated in foreign
currencies. All hedge instruments are marked to market through earnings every
period. We believe that these forward contracts do not subject us to undue risk
due to foreign exchange movements because gains and losses on these contracts
are offset by losses and gains on the underlying assets and liabilities.
All contracts have a maturity of less than one year and we do not defer
any gains and losses, as they are all accounted for through earnings every
period.
The following table provides information about our foreign exchange
forward contracts outstanding on January 26, 2001, (in thousands):
BUY/ FOREIGN CONTRACT VALUE FAIR VALUE
CURRENCY SELL CURRENCY AMOUNT USD IN USD
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AUD Sell 14,331 $7,853 $7,767
AUD Buy 6,290 $3,409 $3,409
CHF Sell 21,378 $13,966 $13,941
CHF Buy 9,915 $6,470 $6,465
GBP Sell 28,570 $45,400 $45,176
GBP Buy 14,299 $22,609 $22,609
EUR Sell 56,058 $60,898 $60,920
EUR Buy 114,024 $123,782 $123,912
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES
None
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits
10.75* Patent Cross License Agreement dated 12/11/00 by and between
Intel Corporation and the Company
* Specified portions of this agreement have been omitted and
have been filed separately with the Commission pursuant to a
request for confidential treatment
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
None
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended, the registrant duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by
the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
NETWORK APPLIANCE INC.
(Registrant)
/s/ JEFFRY R. ALLEN
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Jeffry R. Allen
Executive Vice President Finance and
Operations, Chief Financial Officer
and Secretary
Date: March 12, 2001
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
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10.75* Patent Cross License Agreement dated 12/11/00 by and between Intel
Corporation and the Company
* Specified portions of this agreement have been omitted and have been filed
separately with the Commission pursuant to a request for confidential
treatment