EXHIBIT 13.1
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
The discussions in this Annual Report should be read in conjunction with our
accompanying Financial Statements and the related notes thereto. This Annual
Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements within the "safe harbor"
provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A
of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act
of 1934, as amended. All statements included or incorporated by reference in
this Annual Report, other than statements that are purely historical, are
forward-looking statements. Words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends,"
"plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates" and similar expressions also identify
forward looking statements. The forward looking statements in this Annual Report
are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the
results contemplated by the forward looking statements and include, without
limitation, statements regarding:
- - Our expectation to adjust facilities lease loss reserves in future periods,
if necessary, based upon actual events and circumstances;
- - Our plan to pay out in cash the remaining restructuring accrual balance as
of March 31, 2003 of $24.2 million over several years;
- - Our expectation that $6.3 million of the remaining restructuring accrual
balance ($1.5 million of severance and benefits, $0.2 million of legal
costs and $4.6 million of vacated building lease obligations) will be paid
out in fiscal 2004;
- - Our anticipation that further vacated building lease obligations of $17.9
million will be paid out during fiscal 2005 through fiscal 2012;
- - Our estimation that the warranty accrual is adequate;
- - Our expectation that the adoption of SFAS 148, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation - Transition and Disclosure" will not have a material impact
on our financial position or results of operations;
- - Our estimation that under certain circumstances the facilities lease losses
for our facilities in Seattle, Washington, San Jose, California and
Coventry, United Kingdom could increase;
- - Our belief that we have the financial resources needed to meet our business
requirements for at least the next 12 months;
- - Our expectation that we will not experience material exchange rate gains
and losses from unhedged foreign currency exposures;
- - Our belief that we maintain adequate reserves to cover exposure for
doubtful accounts;
- - Our expectation not to utilize our revolving credit facility with a bank in
fiscal 2004 based on our current business plan;
- - Our expectation that net sales for fiscal 2004 will decline about 10-15%
from the net sales level achieved in fiscal 2003;
- - Our expectation that gross profit in fiscal 2004 will be slightly lower
than fiscal 2003 due to competitive pricing pressures;
- - Our plan to release our new product, Eclipse(TM), towards the end of
calendar year 2003;
- - Our expectation that research and development expenses will be slightly
higher in fiscal 2004 as compared to fiscal 2003 due to the planned release
of our new product, Eclipse(TM), towards the end of calendar year 2003;
- - Our anticipation that adjustments to the facilities losses reserve will be
made in future periods, if necessary, based upon the current actual events
and circumstances;
- - Our belief that SFAS 146 may affect the timing of recognizing future
restructuring costs as well as the amounts recognized;
- - Our belief it is more likely than not that we will not fully realize
benefits from deferred tax assets that may expire or go unutilized.
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- - Our expectation that our selling, general and administrative expenses will
decrease in fiscal 2004 as a result of the fiscal 2003 cost reduction
measures.
All forward looking statements included in this document are made as of the date
hereof, based on information available to us as of the date hereof, and we
assume no obligation to update any forward looking statement or statements. The
reader should also consult the cautionary statements and risk factors listed in
this Annual Report and those listed from time to time in our Reports on Forms
10-Q and 8-K, including those contained in the section, "Factors That May Affect
Future Financial Results," beginning on page 16 in this Annual Report, in
evaluating these forward-looking statements.
OVERVIEW
We design, manufacture, and market advanced wireless solutions for worldwide
mobile and fixed telephone network interconnection and access. Stratex Networks,
Inc. was founded in 1984. Since inception, we have shipped over 256,000
microwave radios worldwide.
We have equipment installed in over 110 countries, and a significant percentage
of our revenue is derived from sales outside the United States. Our revenues
from sales of equipment and services outside the United States were 95% in
fiscal 2003, 92% in fiscal 2002 and 69% in fiscal 2001.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
The preparation of our consolidated financial statements in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles requires us to make estimates and
judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated
financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during
the period reported. By their nature, these estimates and judgments are subject
to an inherent degree of uncertainty. Management bases their estimates and
judgments on historical experience, market trends, and other factors that are
believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ
from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. Management
believes the following critical accounting policies, among others, affect its
more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our
consolidated financial statements.
REVENUE RECOGNITION. We recognize revenue pursuant to Staff Accounting Bulletin
No. 101 ("SAB 101") "Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements". Accordingly,
revenue is recognized when all four of the following criteria are met: (i)
persuasive evidence that the arrangement exists; (ii) delivery of the products
and/or services has occurred; (iii) the selling price is fixed or determinable;
and (iv) collectibility is reasonably assured.
In accordance with SAB 101, revenues from product sales are generally recognized
when title and risk of loss passes to the customer, except when product sales
are combined with significant post-shipment installation services. Under this
exception, revenue is deferred until such services have been performed.
Installation service revenue, which is less than 10% of net sales for fiscal
2003, 2002 and 2001, is recognized when the related services are performed.
At the time revenue is recognized, we establish an accrual for estimated
warranty expenses associated with our sales, recorded as a component of cost of
revenue. Our standard warranty is generally for a period of 27 months from the
date of sale and our warranty accrual represents our best estimate of the
amounts necessary to settle future and existing claims on products sold as of
the balance sheet date. Warranty accrual is made based on
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forecasted returns and average cost of repair. Forecasted returns are based on
trend of historical returns. Effective April 1, 2003 our standard warranty will
be 27 months from date of sale only if the customer uses us or our approved
installers to install the products, otherwise it will be 15 months from the date
of sale. While we believe that our warranty accrual is adequate and that the
judgment applied is appropriate, such amounts estimated to be due and payable
could differ materially from what will actually transpire in the future. If our
actual warranty costs are greater than the accrual, cost of revenues will
increase in the future.
INVENTORIES. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out)
or market, where cost includes material, labor, and manufacturing overhead. We
regularly monitor inventory quantities on hand and record a provision for excess
and obsolete inventories based primarily on our estimated forecast of future
product demand and production requirements. Inventory for all product lines in
excess of nine months is fully reserved, unless firm backlog exists, and we
partially reserve inventory in excess of three months for certain product lines.
Included in cost of sales are $0.5 million, $1.3 million and $1.9 million,
respectively, for fiscal 2003, 2002 and 2001 inventory provisions. In fiscal
2003, we realized a $2.1 million benefit due to the sale of inventory that had
been written off, due primarily to excess inventories not expected to be sold,
in periods prior to fiscal year 2003. During fiscal 2002, we recorded additional
inventory and other valuation charges of $102.7 million, which consisted of a
$9.4 million charge for purchase commitments, a $1.9 million charge for loss on
impairment of manufacturing equipment and charges of $91.4 million for the value
of excess inventories. This reserve is reflected as a reduction to inventory in
the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Although we make every effort to
ensure the accuracy of our forecasts of future product demand, any significant
unanticipated changes in demand or technological developments would
significantly impact the value of our inventory and our reported operating
results. If actual market conditions are less favorable than our assumptions,
additional reserves may be required. Our estimates of future product demand may
prove to be inaccurate, in which case we may have understated or overstated the
provision required for excess and obsolete inventory. In the future, if our
inventory is determined to be overvalued, we would be required to recognize such
costs in our cost of revenue at the time of such determination. If our inventory
is determined to be undervalued, we may have overstated our cost of revenue in
previous periods and would be required to recognize additional operating income
at the time of sale.
VALUATION OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS. We have adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standard No. 144 "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of
Long-Lived Assets" ("SFAS 144"). SFAS 144 supersedes SFAS No. 121, "Accounting
for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed
of" ("SFAS 121"), by requiring that one accounting model be used for long-lived
assets to be disposed of by sale, whether previously held and used or newly
acquired, and by broadening the presentation of discontinued operations to
include more disposal transactions. We value assets based on the fair value of
the asset. During fiscal 2003 we recorded an impairment loss on property and
equipment of $4.0 million that was recorded as part of restructuring charges. In
addition, in fiscal 2002, we recorded a $1.9 million impairment loss on
manufacturing equipment as inventory and other valuation charges. During fiscal
2002, we also recorded an impairment loss of $2.5 million as restructuring
charges, which included a $0.4 million loss on impaired goodwill and a $2.1
million impairment loss on property and equipment due to closure of our Seattle,
Washington operations.
RESTRUCTURING AND IMPAIRMENT CHARGES. In June 2002, the Financial Accounting
Standards Board ("FASB") issued SFAS No. 146, "Accounting for Costs Associated
with Exit or Disposal Activities" ("SFAS 146") which addresses financial
accounting and reporting for costs associated with exit or disposal activities.
SFAS 146 supersedes previous accounting guidance, principally Emerging Issues
Task Force Issue No. 94-3, "Liability Recognition for Certain Employee
Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an Activity (including Certain
Costs Incurred in a Restructuring)" ("EITF 94-3"). The Company has adopted the
provisions of SFAS 146 for
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restructuring activities initiated after December 31, 2002. SFAS 146 requires
that the liability for costs associated with an exit or disposal activity be
recognized when the liability is incurred. Prior to December 31, 2002 we have
accounted for restructurings in accordance with EITF 94-3 and SAB No. 100,
"Restructuring and Impairment Charges". Under EITF 94-3, a liability for an exit
cost was recognized at the date of the Company's commitment to an exit plan. The
restructuring accrual related to vacated properties was calculated net of
estimated sublease income we expect to receive once we sublease the properties
that have been vacated. To determine the lease loss, certain assumptions were
made related to (1) the time period over which the building will remain vacant,
(2) sublease terms, (3) sublease rates and (4) an estimate of brokerage fees.
The lease loss represents management's estimate of time to sublease and actual
sublease rates. Sublease income is estimated based on current market quotes for
similar properties. If we are unable to sublease these properties on a timely
basis or if we are forced to sublease them at lower rates due to changes in
market conditions, we would adjust the accrual accordingly. Accordingly, SFAS
146 may affect the timing of recognizing future restructuring costs as well as
the amounts recognized.
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK. Financial instruments that potentially subject us
to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of temporary cash
investments and trade receivables. We have cash investment policies that limit
the amount of credit exposure to any one financial institution and restrict
placement of investments to financial institutions evaluated as highly
creditworthy. Investments, under our policy, must have a rating, at the time of
purchase, of A1 or P1 for short-term paper and a rating of A or better for
long-term notes or bonds.
Accounts receivable concentrated with certain customers primarily in the
telecommunications industry and in certain geographic locations may subject us
to concentration of credit risk. Our top two customers in net sales for fiscal
2003 were MTN Nigeria Communications Ltd (11%) and Motorola (Thailand) Ltd.
(10%). Our top customer in net sales for fiscal 2002 was Beijing Telecom
Equipment Factory (15%). No other customer accounted for more than 10% of net
sales for fiscal 2003, 2002 and 2001. Two customers accounted for approximately
16% and one customer accounted for approximately 14% of the total accounts
receivable balance at March 31, 2003. No other customer accounted for more than
10% of the total accounts receivable balance at March 31, 2003. Three customers
accounted for approximately 16%, 15% and 12%, respectively, of the total
accounts receivable balance at the end of the fiscal 2002. We actively market
and sell products in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the Americas. We
perform on-going credit evaluations of our customers' financial conditions and
generally require no collateral, although sales to Asia, Africa and the Middle
East are primarily paid through letters of credit.
We maintain a reserve for doubtful accounts, to be used for estimated losses
that could result from the inability of our customers to make the required
payments. We evaluate our reserve for doubtful accounts based on the aging of
our accounts receivable, the financial condition of our customers and their
payment history, our historical write-off experience and other assumptions.
PURCHASE COMMITMENTS. We currently subcontract substantially all of our
manufacturing. As of March 31, 2003, we were committed to purchase approximately
$24.0 million of inventory from our suppliers over the next five months. If
actual demand of our products is below the projections, we may have excess
inventory as a result of our purchase commitments for long lead-time components
with our contract manufacturers. This would be recorded as additional provisions
for excess inventory as a component of cost of revenue.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth the percentage relationships of certain items
from our Consolidated Statements of Operations, as a percentage of net sales for
the periods indicated:
Years ended March 31,
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2003 2002 2001
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Net sales 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of sales 75.5 80.6 69.1
Inventory valuation charges (benefits) (1.1) 44.9 3.7
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Gross profit (loss) 25.6 (25.5) 27.2
Research and development 7.3 8.1 5.7
Selling, general and administrative 29.8 25.6 15.1
Restructuring charges 14.3 8.5 -
Receivable valuation charges - 2.2 5.3
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Income (loss) from operations (25.8) (69.9) 1.1
Write down of investments and
other assets (0.2) (3.5) (3.3)
Interest income and other expenses, net (0.1) 0.2 0.8
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Loss before provision for
income taxes (26.1) (73.2) (1.4)
Provision for income taxes - 0.6 0.3
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Net loss (26.1)% (73.8)% (1.7)%
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YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2003 COMPARED TO THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2002
NET SALES. Net sales for fiscal 2003 decreased to $197.7 million, compared to
$228.8 million reported in fiscal 2002. This decrease was primarily due to
ongoing restrictions over capital spending in the telecommunications and mobile
cellular market throughout fiscal 2003. Compared to fiscal 2002, revenues of our
DXR(R) and Altium(R) product lines increased while sales of our XP4(TM) and
Spectrum(TM) II product lines decreased. Net sales of our DXR product line
increased to $36.9 million in fiscal 2003 compared to $29.2 million in fiscal
2002, primarily due to several large projects completed during fiscal 2003. Our
Altium(R) product line net sales increased to $49.5 million in fiscal 2003
compared to $46.3 million in fiscal 2002. Our XP4(TM) product line net sales
decreased to $76.9 million in fiscal 2003 compared to $87.0 million in fiscal
2002. Net sales of our Spectrum(TM) II product line decreased to $2.5 million in
fiscal 2003, from $37.6 million in fiscal 2002, due to the product reaching its
planned end of life and being replaced by our XP4(TM) product line. Service and
other revenue was $30.7 million in fiscal 2003, compared to $27.3 million in
fiscal 2002. Though the product revenue in fiscal 2003 has declined compared to
fiscal 2002, service and other revenue has not experienced a comparable decline.
This is primarily due to an increase in service contracts and projects as a
result of our increased efforts to position ourselves as a complete solutions
provider in the market.
The decrease in net sales for fiscal 2003 compared to fiscal 2002 occurred in
China, Europe, and the North and South America regions due to a continued
slowdown in the telecommunications industry and weak economic conditions.
However this decline was partially offset by increases in net sales in fiscal
2003 in Thailand, Nigeria, the Middle East and Asia/Pacific regions, primarily
because network deployments in those regions were not affected as significantly
by the slowdown in the global economy. Net sales to China decreased
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significantly to $5.9 million in fiscal 2003 compared to $36.8 million in fiscal
2002, primarily due to lower sales to customers in China who are continuing to
utilize existing inventory on hand to meet the demands in that region. Net sales
to Europe also decreased to $38.4 million in fiscal 2003 from $56.4 million in
fiscal 2002, primarily due to ongoing restrictions of capital expenditures by
customers in Europe. Net sales to U.S. customers decreased to $10.6 million in
fiscal 2003 compared to $17.6 million in fiscal 2002. Net sales to Brazil also
decreased to $4.1 million in fiscal 2003 from $19.6 million in fiscal 2002, due
to restrictions in spending for one customer in that location. Net sales to
Thailand increased to $22.6 million in fiscal 2003 compared to $8.5 million in
fiscal 2002 due to several major projects in that country. Net sales to Nigeria
increased to $20.7 million in fiscal 2003 from $11.1 million in fiscal 2002 due
to increased sales to one customer in that location. Net sales to the Middle
East region increased to $29.4 million in fiscal 2003 from $14.8 million in
fiscal 2002 due to increased sales to two customers in that region. Net sales in
the Other Asia/Pacific region increased to $40.6 million in fiscal 2003 from
$28.1 million in fiscal 2002, primarily due to increased sales to several
customers in that region. We expect net sales for fiscal 2004 to decline about
10-15% from the net sales level achieved in fiscal 2003. For the year ended
March 31, 2003, two of our customers accounted for approximately 11% and 10% of
our net sales for the year, respectively and two customers accounted for
approximately 25% and 11% of our backlog as of March 31, 2003, respectively. For
the year ended March 31, 2002, one of our customers accounted for 15% of our net
sales for the year and two customers accounted for 19% and 15% of our backlog as
of March 31, 2002, respectively.
During fiscal 2003, we received $190.3 million in new orders compared to $258.2
million in fiscal 2002, representing a decrease of approximately 26%. The
backlog at March 31, 2003 was $50.1 million compared to $94.1 million at March
31, 2002. Orders in our current backlog are subject to changes in delivery
schedules or to cancellation at the option of the purchaser without significant
penalty. We include in our backlog purchase orders for which a delivery schedule
has been specified for product shipment within one year. We review our backlog
on an ongoing basis and make adjustments to it as required. Accordingly,
although useful for scheduling production, backlog as of any particular date may
not be a reliable measure of future sales.
GROSS PROFIT (LOSS). Gross profit as a percentage of net sales increased to
25.6% in fiscal 2003 compared to a gross loss of 25.5% in fiscal 2002. The
inventory valuation benefit in fiscal 2003 of 1.1% of net sales was due to the
sale of inventories, which were written off in the periods prior to fiscal 2003.
The inventory valuation charges of 44.9% of net sales taken in fiscal 2002 were
to reserve for excess inventory. Excess inventory was calculated by comparing
backlog and our order forecast to the inventory quantities on hand to determine
the amount of excess inventory at that time. Inventory for all product lines in
excess of nine months is fully reserved, unless firm backlog exists, and we
partially reserve inventory in excess of three months for certain product lines.
The increase in gross margin in fiscal 2003, compared to fiscal 2002, exclusive
of inventory valuation benefits or charges mentioned above, was primarily due to
lower manufacturing costs which had a positive impact on gross profit of
approximately 2.9%. Product mix had a favorable impact on gross profit of
approximately 2.2% for fiscal 2003 compared to fiscal 2002. There was no
significant impact on gross profit due to pricing during fiscal 2003. We expect
gross profit in fiscal 2004 to be slightly lower than fiscal 2003 due to
competitive pricing pressures.
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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. In fiscal 2003, research and development expenses
decreased to $14.4 million from $18.5 million in fiscal 2002. This decrease was
due to the consolidation and reduction of our Seattle, Washington research and
development operations to our San Jose, California facility and lower material
and outside services costs at our San Jose location. As a percentage of net
sales, research and development expenses decreased to 7.3% in fiscal 2003
compared to 8.1% in fiscal 2002. We expect research and development expenses to
be slightly higher in fiscal 2004 as compared to fiscal 2003 due to the planned
release of our new product, Eclipse(TM), towards the end of calendar year 2003.
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE. In fiscal 2003, selling, general and
administrative expenses increased slightly to $58.9 million from $58.5 million
in fiscal 2002. This increase was due to charges of $7.5 million taken for
preferential payments claims by trustee attorneys for our prior CLEC customers
who declared bankruptcy in a prior year and $7.6 million for agent commissions
related to higher sales in South East Asia where agents are used. Offsetting
these increases has been a decrease in selling, general and administrative
expenses of $14.7 million during fiscal 2003 compared to fiscal 2002, which was
a result of reductions in workforce and other cost reduction measures taken in
fiscal 2003. As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative
expenses increased to 29.8% in fiscal 2003, compared to 25.6% in fiscal 2002,
due to the reasons described above. We expect that our selling, general and
administrative expenses will decrease in fiscal 2004 as a result of the fiscal
2003 cost reduction measures.
RESTRUCTURING CHARGES. In fiscal 2003, we entered into an agreement for
outsourcing our San Jose, California manufacturing operations to
Microelectronics Technology Inc. ("MTI"), our manufacturing partner in Taiwan.
As a result of changes associated with this agreement, as well as other
reductions in operating expenses and facilities, we recorded restructuring
charges in fiscal 2003. Under the terms of our agreement with MTI for transfer
of our manufacturing operations to them, MTI assumed assembly, integration and
testing of our Altium product family, as well as assembly and testing of the
Outdoor Unit portion of our XP4(TM) product. Under the terms of the agreement,
MTI has acquired certain of our manufacturing assets related to the production
of the Altium(R) and XP4(TM) product lines. In addition, we have consigned
certain inventory associated with these products to MTI, and MTI purchases such
inventory as it is utilized in manufacturing. We have retained product design
and research and development functions for these products. As a result of the
agreement, MTI is our primary manufacturer of Altium(R) and XP4(TM) products.
During the third quarter of fiscal 2003, we reduced our workforce and
consolidated additional excess facilities. During the fourth quarter of fiscal
2003, we further reduced our workforce by approximately 4% and recorded the
related restructuring charges.
In connection with the above noted restructuring program, we recorded, in fiscal
2003, restructuring charges of $28.2 million consisting of $3.8 million for
employee severance and benefits, $19.0 million for vacated building lease
obligations, $0.6 million for legal costs, $3.3 million for transition costs
related to outsourcing of our manufacturing operations as mentioned above and
$4.0 million as a write off of manufacturing equipment in our San Jose,
California location related to the transfer of certain manufacturing operations
to MTI. These restructuring costs were reduced by $2.5 million, which
represented the amount reimbursable from MTI for the costs relating to the
transfer of certain of our manufacturing assets to them in accordance with our
joint agreement. The total value of the assets sold to MTI under our agreement
was $2.2 million.
The severance and benefit charges of $3.8 million taken in fiscal 2003 were for
a reduction in workforce by 176 employees, with reductions affecting primarily
the manufacturing operations area due to the outsourcing of our San Jose,
California manufacturing operations. As of March 31, 2003 all affected employees
had been notified and 163 employees were eliminated.
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During fiscal 2002, the telecommunications industry was severely impacted by the
global economic downturn. In response to this downturn, we announced several
restructuring programs in fiscal 2002 to reduce expenses and improve operational
efficiency. These restructuring programs included consolidation of our U.S.
manufacturing operations by relocating our Seattle, Washington operations to our
San Jose, California facility, a worldwide reduction in workforce and a
consolidation of additional excess facilities. Due to this action, we recorded
restructuring charges of $19.6 million during fiscal 2002. These consisted of
$8.4 million for employee severance and benefits, $11.2 million for
facility-related and other costs (including $8.6 million for vacated building
lease obligations, $2.1 million for the loss on impairment of equipment, $0.1
million for legal costs and $0.4 million for the write off of goodwill). There
were cumulative cash payments and non-cash expenses against this provision of
$7.7 million and $2.5 million, respectively, resulting in an ending provision
balance at March 31, 2002 of $9.4 million. The cash payments were related
primarily to workforce reduction payments and the non-cash expenses were related
primarily to equipment charges.
The following table summarizes the balance of the restructuring accrual as of
March 31, 2002 and the type and amount of restructuring costs utilized during
fiscal 2002 (in millions):
Severance Facilities
and Benefits and Other Total
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Balance as of April 1, 2001 $ - $ - $ -
Provision 8.4 11.2 19.6
Cash payments (6.1) (1.6) (7.7)
Non-cash expenses - (2.5) (2.5)
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Balance as of March 31, 2002 $ 2.3 $ 7.1 $ 9.4
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CURRENT PORTION $ 1.7 $ 1.8 $ 3.5
LONG-TERM PORTION $ 0.6 $ 5.3 $ 5.9
The vacated building lease obligations of $19.0 million and $8.6 million
recorded in fiscal 2003 and in fiscal 2002, respectively, included payments
required under lease contracts, less estimated sublease income after the
property had been abandoned. To determine the lease loss, certain assumptions
were made related to (1) the time period over which the building will remain
vacant, (2) sublease terms, (3) sublease rates and (4) an estimate of brokerage
fees. The lease loss represents management's estimate of time to sublease and
actual sublease rates.
The following table summarizes the balance of the restructuring accrual as of
March 31, 2003 and the type and amount of restructuring costs utilized during
fiscal 2003 (in millions):
Severance Facilities
and Benefits and Other Total
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Balance as of April 01, 2002 $ 2.3 $ 7.1 $ 9.4
Provision 3.8 24.4 28.2
Cash payments (4.6) (7.3) (11.9)
Non-cash expenses - (4.0) (4.0)
Reimbursable transition costs - 2.5 2.5
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Balance as of March 31, 2003 $ 1.5 $ 22.7 $ 24.2
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CURRENT PORTION $ 1.5 $ 4.8 $ 6.3
LONG-TERM PORTION $ - $ 17.9 $ 17.9
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The remaining accrual balance of $24.2 million as of March 31, 2003 is expected
to be paid out in cash. We expect $6.3 million of the remaining accrual balance
($1.5 million of severance and benefits, $0.2 million of legal costs and $4.6
million of vacated building lease obligations) to be paid out in fiscal 2004 and
vacated building lease obligations of $17.9 million to be paid out during fiscal
2005 through fiscal 2012.
RECEIVABLE VALUATION CHARGES. In fiscal 2003, we did not record any receivable
valuation charges. In fiscal 2002, we had recorded a $5.0 million receivable
valuation charge for uncollectible accounts receivable related to our customers
in Argentina and Russia. This charge was in addition to recurring bad debt
reserves of $1.5 million included in selling, general and administrative
expenses on the statement of operations.
WRITE DOWN OF INVESTMENTS AND OTHER ASSETS. Impairment losses of $0.4 million
were recorded in fiscal 2003 on our equity investments in marketable securities.
As of March 31, 2003 we had no equity investments recorded. There were permanent
impairment losses of approximately $7.9 million during fiscal 2002 on our equity
investments in certain marketable and non-marketable securities. These losses
consisted of a $3.4 million loss on our equity investments in marketable
securities and a $4.5 million loss on our equity investments in non-marketable
securities. We determined that the recorded value for these certain investments
exceeded their fair value and that these impairments were other than temporary
in nature. Fair value for our publicly traded securities was estimated based
upon recent and projected future valuations, taking into account the length of
time the investments had previously been held at a loss. Fair value for our
privately held investments was estimated using projected financial results and
comparisons with other companies in similar industries.
INTEREST INCOME AND OTHER EXPENSES, NET. Interest income was $1.7 million in
fiscal 2003 compared to $2.5 million in fiscal 2002. The decrease was primarily
due to lower interest rates in fiscal 2003 as compared to fiscal 2002. Other
expenses of $2.1 million in fiscal 2003 were primarily due to the cost of
hedging our foreign currency exposure risk and discounting fees on letters of
credit. Other expenses of $2.0 million in fiscal 2002 were primarily due to cost
of hedging our foreign currency exposure risk.
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES. We recorded a small income tax benefit in fiscal
2003. We recorded an income tax provision in each of fiscal 2002 and 2001
primarily related to taxable income at certain of our foreign subsidiaries.
YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2002 COMPARED TO THE YEAR ENDED MARCH 31, 2001
NET SALES. Net sales for fiscal 2002 decreased to $228.8 million, compared to
$417.7 million reported in fiscal 2001. This decrease was due to continued
tightening of the capital markets and slowdown in the telecommunications
industry throughout fiscal 2002, as well as decreased sales to competitive local
exchange carriers ("CLECs") in the United States due to the collapse of the CLEC
business. Compared to fiscal 2001, revenues of all product lines have decreased.
Our Altium(R) product line net sales experienced a significant decrease to $46.3
million in fiscal 2002, from $109.1 million in fiscal 2001. This decrease was
primarily due to customers delaying high capacity needs, in favor of using lower
cost mid-capacity products to meet near term needs. Net sales of our
Spectrum(TM) II product line decreased to $37.6 million in fiscal 2002 from
$104.7 million in fiscal 2001, primarily due to the product continuing towards
its planned end of life. Our XP4(TM) product line net sales decreased to $87.0
million in fiscal 2002, from $131.8 million in fiscal 2001. Net sales of our
DXR(R) product line decreased to $29.2 million in fiscal 2002 from $35.6 million
in fiscal 2001. Service and other revenue was $27.3 million in fiscal 2002,
compared to $31.5 million in fiscal 2001. Though the product revenue in fiscal
2002 declined significantly as compared to fiscal 2001, service and other
revenue did not experience a comparable decline. This was primarily due to an
increase in service contracts and projects as a result of our increased efforts
to position ourselves as a complete solutions provider in the market.
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The decrease in net sales for fiscal 2002 compared to fiscal 2001 occurred
across all geographic regions. Net sales to the Americas region decreased
significantly to $62.8 million in fiscal 2002 from $214.4 million in fiscal
2001. Net sales to Europe also decreased significantly to $56.4 million in
fiscal 2002 from $84.3 million in fiscal 2001. Net sales to the Middle East also
decreased to $14.8 million in fiscal 2002 from $17.8 million in fiscal 2001. Net
sales to the Asia/Pacific region decreased to $73.4 million in fiscal 2002 from
$77.2 million in fiscal 2001. Net sales to Africa in fiscal 2002 decreased to
$21.4 million as compared to $24.0 million in fiscal 2001. Net sales to U.S.
customers, included in the Americas region, decreased to $17.6 million in fiscal
2002, compared to $130.2 million in fiscal 2001, primarily as a result of
decreased sales to CLECs. Net sales to Mexico, included in the Americas region,
decreased to $12.3 million in fiscal 2002, compared to $40.5 million in fiscal
2001, primarily due to a decrease in capital expenditures by our customers in
that region. Net sales to China, included in the Asia/Pacific region,
experienced a slight increase to $36.8 million in fiscal 2002 from $35.4 million
in fiscal 2001, primarily because the network deployment in that region was not
affected significantly by the slowdown in the global economy. For the year ended
March 31, 2002, one of our customers accounted for 15% of our net sales for the
year and two customers accounted for 19% and 15% of our backlog as of March 31,
2002, respectively. No customers accounted for more than 10% of our net sales
for the year ended March 31, 2001.
During fiscal 2002, we received $258.2 million in new orders compared to $492.8
million in fiscal 2001, representing a decrease of approximately 48%. The
backlog at March 31, 2002 was $94.1 million compared to $160.3 million at March
31, 2001. Orders in our current backlog are subject to changes in delivery
schedules or to cancellation at the option of the purchaser without significant
penalty. We include in our backlog purchase orders for which a delivery schedule
has been specified for product shipment within one year. We review our backlog
on an ongoing basis and make adjustments to it as required. Accordingly,
although useful for scheduling production, backlog as of any particular date may
not be a reliable measure of future sales.
GROSS PROFIT (LOSS). Gross profit as a percentage of net sales (before inventory
valuation charges) decreased to 19.4% in fiscal 2002 compared to a gross profit
of 30.9% in fiscal 2001, due to lower capacity utilization due to reduction in
revenues and due to transition costs associated with the closure and relocation
of our Seattle, Washington facility in June 2001. Our gross loss percentage was
further reduced to (25.5)% of net sales due to inventory valuation charges of
$102.7 million taken in fiscal 2002 for excess inventories based upon a detailed
evaluation of inventory on hand and forecasted requirements. This compares to a
gross profit percentage of 27.2% in 2001 including inventory valuation charges
of $15.4 million for obsolete and excess inventories as a result of product
transitions and the rapid decline of the U.S CLEC market in fiscal 2001.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. In fiscal 2002, research and development expenses
decreased to $18.5 million from $24.0 million in fiscal 2001. This decrease was
primarily due to the consolidation and reduction of our Seattle, Washington
research and development operations to our San Jose, California facility. As a
percentage of net sales, research and development expenses increased to 8.1% in
fiscal 2002 compared to 5.7% in fiscal 2001, primarily because the rate of the
decrease in net sales exceeded the rate of the decrease of research and
development expenses in absolute dollars.
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE. In fiscal 2002, selling, general and
administrative expenses decreased to $58.5 million from $62.7 million in fiscal
2001. This decrease was a result of a reduction in workforce and other cost
reduction measures that were taken early in fiscal 2002. As a percentage of net
sales, selling, general and administrative expenses increased to 25.6% in fiscal
2002, compared to 15.1% in fiscal 2001, primarily because the rate of the
decrease in net sales exceeded the rate of the decrease of selling, general and
administrative expenses in absolute dollars.
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RESTRUCTURING CHARGES. Due to macroeconomic and capital spending issues
affecting the telecommunications industry, we announced a restructuring program
during fiscal 2002 to reduce expenses and improve operational efficiency. This
restructuring program included consolidation of our U.S. manufacturing
operations by relocating our Seattle, Washington operations to our San Jose,
California facility, a worldwide reduction in workforce and a consolidation of
excess facilities.
In connection with the above noted restructuring programs we recorded
restructuring charges during fiscal 2002 totaling to $19.6 million. These
consisted of $8.4 million for employee severance and benefits and $11.2 million
for facility-related and other costs (including $8.6 million for lease
termination costs, $2.1 million for the loss on impairment of equipment, $0.1
million for legal costs, $0.4 million for the write off of goodwill). We reduced
our headcount by approximately 405 employees in fiscal 2002, with reductions
affecting all functional areas and affecting various locations. As of March 31,
2002, essentially all of these employees were terminated.
The facilities consolidation expenses included payments required under a lease
contract, less estimated sublease income after the property was abandoned. To
determine the lease loss, certain assumptions were made related to the (1) time
period over which the building will remain vacant, (2) sublease terms, (3)
sublease rates and (4) an estimate of brokerage fees. Should operating lease
rental rates continue to decline in the current market or should it take longer
than expected to find a suitable tenant to sublease the Seattle, Washington, San
Jose, California and Coventry, United Kingdom facilities, adjustments to the
facilities lease loss reserve will be made in future periods, if necessary,
based upon the current actual events and circumstances.
The following table summarizes the balance of the restructuring accrual as of
March 31, 2002 and the type and amount of restructuring costs utilized during
fiscal 2002 (in millions):
Severance Facilities
and Benefits and Other Total
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Balance as of April 1, 2001 $ - $ - $ -
Provision 8.4 11.2 19.6
Cash payments (6.1) (1.6) (7.7)
Non-cash expenses - (2.5) (2.5)
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Balance as of March 31, 2002 $ 2.3 $ 7.1 $ 9.4
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CURRENT PORTION $ 1.7 $ 1.8 $ 3.5
LONG-TERM PORTION $ 0.6 $ 5.3 $ 5.9
Total cash outlay for the restructuring charges was approximately $17.1 million.
The remaining $2.5 million of restructuring charges are non-cash charges related
to the write-off of goodwill and the loss on impairment of equipment. Of the
$17.1 million restructuring charges accrued for cash outlays, $7.7 million was
paid as of March 31, 2002
RECEIVABLE VALUATION CHARGES. In fiscal 2002, we recorded a $5.0 million
receivable valuation charge for uncollectible accounts receivable related to our
customers in Argentina and Russia. In fiscal 2001, we had recorded a receivable
valuation charge of $22.0 million for our U.S. CLEC customers. This charge was
estimated based on outstanding accounts receivable as of March 31, 2001 compared
with anticipated future collections based upon the customers' liquidity
positions as of March 31, 2001. Several of our U.S. CLEC customers filed for
bankruptcy during fiscal 2002.
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WRITE DOWN OF INVESTMENTS AND OTHER ASSETS. In fiscal 2002, we recorded $7.9
million as a permanent impairment loss on investments. This loss consisted of a
$4.5 million loss on our equity investments in non-marketable securities and a
$3.4 million loss on our equity investments in marketable securities. We
determined that the carrying value for these investments exceeded their fair
value and that these impairments were other than temporary in nature. Fair value
for our publicly traded securities was estimated based upon recent and projected
future valuations, taking into account the length of time the investments had
previously been held at a loss. Fair value for our privately held investments
was estimated using projected financial results and comparisons with other
companies in similar industries. In fiscal 2001, we recorded a $14.0 million
impairment loss related to our equity investments in several telecommunications
companies.
INTEREST INCOME AND OTHER EXPENSES, NET. Interest income was $2.5 million in
fiscal 2002 compared to $5.1 million in fiscal 2001. The decrease was primarily
due to lower average cash balances and lower interest rates in fiscal 2002 as
compared to fiscal 2001. Other expenses of $2.0 million in fiscal 2002 and $1.8
million in fiscal 2001 were primarily due to the cost of hedging our foreign
currency exposure risk.
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES. We recorded an income tax provision in each of
fiscal 2002 and 2001 primarily related to taxable income at certain of our
foreign subsidiaries.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Net cash provided by operating activities in fiscal 2003 was $4.9 million
compared to net cash used in operating activities of $20.2 million in fiscal
2002 and $58.0 million in fiscal 2001. The primary sources of cash from
operating activities were net losses, as adjusted to exclude non-cash charges
and benefits and changes in working capital requirements, including notable
decreases in inventories and accounts receivable. Accounts receivable decreased
by $10.4 million during fiscal 2003 compared to a decrease by $66.1 million
during fiscal 2002. The decrease in accounts receivable is due to improved
collections from customers and decreased sales. Inventories decreased by $5.6
million in fiscal 2003 compared to an increase of $35.4 million in fiscal 2002.
This decrease in inventory in fiscal 2003 was due to better utilization of
existing inventory. Accounts payable increased by $2.8 million in fiscal 2003
compared to a decrease by $39.3 million in fiscal 2002 due to purchase
commitments recorded at the end of fiscal 2003. Other accrued liabilities
increased by $0.4 million in fiscal 2003 compared to a decrease of $6.4 million
in fiscal 2002 due to the accrual of restructuring costs offset by payments
related to the respective years and provision for a contingent liability arising
due to the bankruptcy preference payment claims made against the Company by our
prior CLEC customers in the course of their bankruptcy proceedings. Long term
liabilities increased by $12.5 million in fiscal 2003 due to long term
facilities restructuring costs accrued and deferred rent, compared to an
increase of $6.7 million in fiscal 2002.
Purchases of property and equipment were $1.8 million in fiscal 2003 compared to
$7.7 million in fiscal 2002. The planned decrease in capital expenditures was
made in response to an overall slowdown in the global economy.
Cash provided by financing activities of $1.1 million in fiscal 2003 was from
proceeds from the sale of our common stock from the exercise of employee stock
options and the employee stock purchase plan. For fiscal 2002, cash provided by
financing activities of $73.7 million was mainly from proceeds from the sale of
our common stock. On August 10, 2001, we raised approximately $70.9 million from
the sale of 7,927,851 shares of our common stock in an offering registered with
the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to our "shelf" Registration
Statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-50820), which became effective on December
7, 2000. The remaining proceeds from the sale of common stock of $ 2.8 million
were derived from the exercise of employee stock options and the employee stock
purchase plan.
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At March 31, 2003, our principal sources of liquidity consisted of $90.2 million
in cash and cash equivalents and short-term investments. At March 31, 2002, our
principal sources of liquidity consisted of $85.7 million in cash and cash
equivalents and short-term investments. Our cash requirements for fiscal 2004
are primarily to fund operations, research and development, capital expenditures
and restructuring activities.
On January 21, 2003 we secured a $22.5 million revolving credit facility with a
bank. The credit facility has a one-year renewable term and an interest rate of
prime or LIBOR plus 2%. Based on our current business plan we do not expect to
utilize the facility in fiscal 2004.
Commercial commitments
As of March 31, 2003, we had $1.9 million in standby letters of credit
outstanding with several financial institutions to support bid and performance
bonds issued to various customers. In connection with the issuance of these
letters of credit, we have restricted $0.5 million of cash, which is included in
cash and cash equivalents in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet, as
collateral for these specific obligations as of March 31, 2003. These letters of
credit expire in fiscal 2004. Also, as of March 31, 2003, we had outstanding
forward foreign exchange contracts in the aggregate amount of $13.7 million, for
which restricted cash of $0.2 million was held as collateral by one of the
financial institutions utilized to hedge our foreign currency risk exposure.
This restricted cash of $0.2 million is included in cash and cash equivalents in
the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
Contractual obligations
The following table provides information related to our contractual obligations:
Payments due (in thousands):
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Years ending March 31,
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2009 & Total
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 beyond Obligations
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Operating leases (a) $ 6,144 $5,802 $5,762 $5,781 $5,970 $19,313 $48,772
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Unconditional purchase
obligations $23,974 - - - - -
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(a) Contractual cash obligations include $22,473 of lease obligations that
have been accrued as restructuring charges as of March 31, 2003.
Restructuring payments
As of March 31, 2003, we have an accrued liability for restructuring payments of
$24.2 million, which is expected to be paid out in cash. We expect $6.3 million
of this balance ($1.5 million of severance and benefits, $0.2 million of legal
costs and $4.6 million of vacated building lease obligations) to be paid out in
fiscal 2004 and vacated building lease obligations of $17.9 million to be paid
out during fiscal 2005 through fiscal 2012.
Depending on the growth of our business, we may require additional financing
which may not be available to us in the required time frame on commercially
reasonable terms, if at all. However, we believe that we have the financial
resources needed to meet our business requirements for at least the next 12
months.
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RECENT ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
We have adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 144 "Accounting
for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets" ("SFAS 144"). SFAS 144
supersedes SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and
for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of", by requiring that one accounting model
be used for long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale, whether previously held
and used or newly acquired, and by broadening the presentation of discontinued
operations to include more disposal transactions. The adoption of SFAS 144 did
not have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations.
In June 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No.
146, " Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities" ("SFAS
146"), which addresses financial accounting and reporting for costs associated
with exit or disposal activities. SFAS 146 supersedes Emerging Issues Task Force
Issue No. 94-3, "Liability Recognition for Costs to Exit an Activity (Including
Certain Costs Incurred in a Restructuring)" ("EITF 94-3"). The Company has
adopted the provisions of SFAS 146 for restructuring activities initiated after
December 15, 2002. SFAS 146 requires that the liability for costs associated
with an exit or disposal activity be recognized when the liability is incurred.
Under EITF 94-3, a liability for an exit cost was recognized at the date of the
Company's commitment to an exit plan. SFAS 146 also establishes that the
liability should initially be measured and recorded at fair value. Accordingly,
SFAS 146 may affect the timing of recognizing future restructuring costs as well
as the amounts recognized.
In November 2002, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 45, "Guarantor's Accounting
and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others" ("FIN
45"). FIN 45 elaborates on the existing disclosure requirements for most
guarantees, including loan guarantees. It also clarifies that, at the time a
company issues a guarantee, the company must recognize an initial liability for
the fair value, or market value, of the obligations it assumes under the
guarantee and must disclose that information in its interim and annual financial
statements. The provisions related to recognizing a liability at inception of
the guarantee for the fair value of the guarantor's obligations do not apply to
product warranties or to guarantees accounted for as derivatives. The initial
recognition and initial measurement provisions apply on a prospective basis to
guarantees issued or modified after December 31, 2002. FIN 45 requires footnote
disclosures beginning in interim and year-end financial statements for periods
ending after December 15, 2002. The adoption of FIN 45 did not have a material
impact on our financial position or results of operations.
In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation - Transition and Disclosure" ("SFAS 148"). SFAS 148 amends SFAS No.
123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" ("SFAS 123"). Although it does
not require the use of the fair value method of accounting for stock-based
employee compensation, it does provide alternative methods of transition. It
also amends the disclosure provisions of SFAS 123 and Accounting Principles
Board (APB) No. 28, "Interim Financial Reporting" ("APB 28"), to require
disclosure in the summary of significant accounting policies of the effects of
an entity's accounting policy with respect to stock-based employee compensation
on reported net income and earnings per share in annual and interim financial
statements. SFAS 148's amendment of the transition and annual disclosure
requirements is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2002. The
amendment of disclosure requirements of APB 28 is effective for interim periods
beginning after December 15, 2002. We do not plan to adopt the fair value based
method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. As a result,
adoption of SFAS 148 will only require expanded disclosure to include the effect
of stock-based compensation in our interim and annual reporting.
In April 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 149, "Amendment of Statement 133 on
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS 149"). SFAS 149 amends and
clarifies accounting for derivative instruments,
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including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and
hedging activities under SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments
and Hedging Activities". SFAS 149 is effective for contracts entered into or
modified after June 30, 2003 and for hedging relationships designated after June
30, 2003. The Company is in the process of determining the impact of the
adoption of SFAS 149 on its future financial position and results of operations.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
INTEREST RATE RISK:
Our exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to
our investment portfolio. We do not use derivative financial instruments in our
investment portfolio. We invest in high-credit quality issuers and, by policy,
limit the amount of credit exposure to any one issuer and country. The portfolio
includes only marketable securities with active secondary or resale markets to
ensure portfolio liquidity. The portfolio is also diversified by maturity to
ensure that funds are readily available as needed to meet our liquidity needs.
This policy minimizes the requirement to sell securities in order to meet
liquidity needs and therefore the potential effect of changing market rates on
the value of securities sold.
The table below presents principal amounts and related weighted average interest
rates by year of maturity for our investment portfolio.
Years Ended March 31
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(In thousands) 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
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Cash equivalents and
short-term investments (1) $ 68,417 $8,817 - - -
Weighted average
interest rate 1.61% 1.65% - - -
(1) Does not include non-interest bearing cash of $ 12.9 million.
The primary objective of our short-term investment activities is to preserve
principal while at the same time maximize yields, without significantly
increasing risk. Our short-term investments are for fixed interest rates;
therefore, changes in interest rates will not generate a gain or loss on these
investments unless they are sold prior to maturity. Actual gains and losses due
to the sale of our investments prior to maturity have been immaterial.
Investments are generally not held for more than one year. The average days to
maturity for investments held at the end of fiscal 2003 was 98 days and had an
average yield of 1.73% per annum. As of March 31, 2003, unrealized losses on
investments were immaterial. The investments have been recorded at fair value on
our balance sheet.
EXCHANGE RATE RISK:
We routinely use forward foreign exchange contracts to hedge our exposures
related to the monetary assets and liabilities of our operations denominated in
non-functional currencies. In addition, we enter into forward foreign exchange
contracts to establish with certainty the U.S. dollar amount of anticipated
transactions denominated in a foreign currency. The primary business objective
of this hedging program is to minimize the gains and losses resulting from
exchange rate changes. At March 31, 2003 we held forward contracts in various
currencies in the aggregate amount of $13.7 million primarily in British pounds
and the euro. The amount of unrealized losses on these contracts at March 31,
2003 was immaterial.
Given our exposure to various transactions in foreign currencies, a change in
foreign exchange rates would result in exchange gains and losses. As these
exposures are generally covered by forward contracts, these exchange gains and
losses would be offset by exchange gains and losses on the contracts designated
as hedges
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against such exposures. We do not expect material exchange rate gains and losses
from unhedged foreign currency exposures.
We do not enter into foreign currency transactions for trading or speculative
purposes. We attempt to limit our exposure to credit risk by executing foreign
contracts with high-quality financial institutions. A discussion of our
accounting policies for derivative financial instruments is included in the
notes to the consolidated financial statements.
FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT FUTURE FINANCIAL RESULTS
The Stockholders' Letter and discussions in this Annual Report concerning our
future products, expenses, revenues, gross margins, liquidity, and cash needs,
as well as our plans and strategies, contain forward-looking statements
concerning our future operations and financial results within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, trend analyses and other
information contained herein about the markets for our services and products and
trends in revenue, as well as other statements identified by the use of
forward-looking terminology, including "anticipate," "believe," "plan,"
"estimate," "expect," "goal" and "intend", or the negative of these terms or
other similar expressions, constitute forward-looking statements. These
forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, and we assume no
obligation to update this information. Numerous factors, could cause actual
results to differ materially from those described in these statements, as well
as harm business in general, including the following:
- Competition could harm our ability to maintain or improve our position in
the market and could decrease our revenues.
- If we fail to maintain our relationships with original equipment
manufacturers, our distribution channels could be harmed, which could
cause our revenues to decrease.
- Our industry is volatile and subject to frequent changes, and we may not
be able to respond effectively or in a timely manner to these changes.
- Because of the severe economic downturn in the world economy, and
bankruptcies and financial difficulties in the competitive local exchange
carrier business, the demand for our products and services may decrease.
- Consolidation within the telecommunications industry and among suppliers
could decrease our revenues.
- Our average sales prices are declining.
- Because a significant amount of our revenues comes from a few customers,
the termination of any of these customer relationships may harm our
business.
- Due to our significant volume of international sales, we are susceptible
to a number of political, economic and geographic risks that could harm
our business if they occur, including severe acute respiratory syndrome
("SARS"), and conflicts in the Middle East.
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- The inability of our subcontractors to perform, or our key suppliers to
manufacture and deliver our products, could cause our products to be
produced in an untimely or unsatisfactory manner. SARS could have an
effect on our product suppliers and customers in Asia .
- The global tightening of capital markets for the telecommunications and
mobile cellular projects may result in inventory that we cannot sell or
be required to sell at distressed prices.
- If we fail to manage our internal development or successfully integrate
acquired businesses, we may not effectively manage our growth and our
business may be harmed.
- The unpredictability of our quarter-to-quarter results may harm the
trading price of our common stock.
- Because of intense competition for highly skilled personnel, we may not
be able to recruit and retain qualified personnel.
- If we are unable to protect our intellectual property rights adequately,
we may be deprived of legal recourse against those who misappropriate our
intellectual property.
- Defending against intellectual property infringement claims could be
expensive and could disrupt our business.
- If sufficient radio frequency spectrum is not allocated for use by our
products, and we fail to obtain regulatory approval for our products, our
ability to market our products may be restricted.
- If we fail to develop products that meet our customers' technical
specifications on a timely basis, our business may be harmed.
- We may not successfully adapt to regulatory changes in our industry,
which could significantly impact the operation of our business.
- Our stock price may be volatile, which may lead to losses by investors.
For a more detailed discussion of these risks see Item 1. "Business - Factors
That May Affect Future Financial Results" of our Annual report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003. Prospective investors and stockholders
should carefully consider the factors set forth in this Annual Report on Form
10-K.
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SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
Years ended March 31,
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2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
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(in thousands, except per share amounts)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS DATA:
Net sales $197,704 $228,844 $417,661 $300,503 $236,499
Net income (loss) (51,555) (168,873) (6,995) 12,136 (96,729)
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (0.62) (2.13) (0.10) 0.17 (1.57)
Basic weighted average shares outstanding 82,548 79,166 73,391 71,642 61,601
March 31,
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2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
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(in thousands, except number of employees)
BALANCE SHEET AND OTHER DATA:
Total assets $184,785 $214,117 $326,780 $337,441 $202,164
Long-term liabilities 19,145 6,675 - - 2,236
Stockholders' equity 112,800 167,457 259,863 264,392 131,213
Total employees 587 760 1,184 974 873
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STRATEX NETWORKS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
March 31,
2003 2002
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(in thousands, except per share
amounts)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 34,036 $ 35,888
Short-term investments 56,146 49,786
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $6,395 in 2003 and $9,315 in 2002 31,072 42,953
Inventories 20,307 31,094
Deferred tax asset 1,743 -
Other current assets 12,289 10,775
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Total current assets 155,593 170,496
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
Machinery and equipment 63,778 93,598
Land and buildings 7,550 6,914
Furniture and fixtures 7,936 8,423
Leasehold improvements 3,416 3,290
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82,680 112,225
Accumulated depreciation and amortization (53,844) (70,531)
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Net property and equipment 28,836 41,694
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Other Assets 356 1,927
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Total Assets $ 184,785 $ 214,117
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable $ 23,095 $ 20,579
Accrued liabilities 29,745 19,406
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Total current liabilities 52,840 39,985
Long term liabilities 19,145 6,675
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Total liabilities 71,985 46,660
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 7) - -
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 5,000 shares authorized; none outstanding - -
Common stock, $.01 par value; 150,000 shares authorized 82,748 and 82,314 shares
issued and outstanding at March 31, 2003 and 2002, respectively. 827 823
Additional paid-in capital 457,147 456,087
Accumulated deficit (330,711) (279,156)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (14,463) (10,297)
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Total stockholders' equity 112,800 167,457
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $ 184,785 $ 214,117
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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STRATEX NETWORKS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Years ended March 31,
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2003 2002 2001
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(in thousands, except per share amounts)
NET SALES $ 197,704 $ 228,844 $ 417,661
Cost of sales 149,165 184,527 288,865
Inventory and other valuation charges (benefit) (2,122) 102,731 15,368
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Gross profit (loss) 50,661 (58,414) 113,428
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OPERATING EXPENSES:
Research and development 14,393 18,529 24,006
Selling, general and administrative 58,922 58,493 62,715
Restructuring charges 28,240 19,589 -
Receivable valuation charges - 5,000 22,000
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Total operating expenses 101,555 101,611 108,721
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Income (loss) from operations (50,894) (160,025) 4,707
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):
Interest income 1,746 2,489 5,113
Other expenses, net (2,072) (1,996) (1,769)
Write down of investments and other assets (412) (7,918) (14,003)
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Total other expense, net (738) (7,425) (10,659)
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Loss before provision (benefit) for income taxes (51,632) (167,450) (5,952)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes (77) 1,423 1,043
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NET LOSS $ (51,555) $ (168,873) $ (6,995)
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Basic and diluted net loss per share $ (0.62) $ (2.13) $ (0.10)
Shares used to compute basic net loss per share 82,548 79,166 73,391
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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STRATEX NETWORKS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Years ended March 31, 2001, 2002 and 2003
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Accumulated
Common Additional Other Total
Stock Paid-In Accumulated Comprehensive Stockholders'
Shares Amount Capital Deficit Loss Equity
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(in thousands)
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BALANCES MARCH 31, 2000 72,692 $ 727 $ 372,750 $ (103,288) $ (5,797) $ 264,392
Components of comprehensive loss:
Net loss - - - (6,995) - (6,995)
Change in unrealized
holding loss - - - - (3,037) (3,037)
Translation adjustment - - - - (4,295) (4,295)
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Total comprehensive loss (14,327)
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Stock issued for options and
purchase plan 1,074 11 9,744 - - 9,755
Amortization of deferred
stock compensation - - 43 - - 43
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BALANCES MARCH 31, 2001 73,766 738 382,537 (110,283) (13,129) 259,863
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Components of comprehensive loss:
Net loss - - - (168,873) - (168,873)
Change in unrealized
holding gain - - - - 2,659 2,659
Translation adjustment - - - - 173 173
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Total comprehensive loss (166,041)
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Proceeds from sale of
stock, net of expense 7,928 79 70,600 - - 70,679
Stock issued for options and
purchase plan 620 6 2,981 - - 2,987
Reversal of deferred stock
compensation - - (31) - - (31)
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BALANCES MARCH 31, 2002 82,314 823 456,087 (279,156) (10,297) 167,457
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Components of comprehensive income:
Net loss - - - (51,555) - (51,555)
Change in unrealized
holding gain - - - - 194 194
Translation adjustment - - - - (4,360) (4,360)
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Total comprehensive loss (55,721)
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Stock issued for options and
purchase plan 434 4 1,060 - - 1,064
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BALANCES MARCH 31, 2003 82,748 $ 827 $ 457,147 $ (330,711) $ (14,463) $ 112,800
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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STRATEX NETWORKS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Years ended March 31,
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2003 2002 2001
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(in thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss $ (51,555) $ (168,873) $ (6,995)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by
(used for) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 10,815 20,289 17,863
Impairment loss of investments and other assets 412 7,918 14,003
Loss on disposal of property and equipment 144 354 -
Non-cash restructuring expenses 4,045 2,446 -
Inventory and other valuation charges 452 103,988 14,342
Provision for uncollectible accounts 213 6,530 23,727
Provision for warranty reserves 9,668 10,429 9,213
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable 10,449 66,088 (44,804)
Inventories 5,627 (35,379) (60,377)
Deferred taxes (267) 1,263 830
Other current assets (3,537) 5,219 (7,271)
Other assets 2,077 (553) (4,340)
Accounts payable 2,789 (39,306) 11,985
Income tax payable 710 (832) (1,516)
Accrued liabilities 395 (6,433) (24,621)
Long-term liabilities 12,470 6,675 -
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Net cash provided by (used for) operating
activities 4,907 (20,177) (57,961)
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of available-for-sale securities (343,229) (149,057) (49,724)
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities 336,869 111,426 103,432
Purchase of property and equipment (1,820) (7,673) (25,104)
Purchase of equity investments - (13,045)
Proceeds from the sale of other assets and property and
equipment 12 395 -
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Net cash provided by (used for) investing
activities (8,168) (44,909) 15,559
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments of capital lease obligations - (167)
Proceeds from sale of common stock 1,064 73,666 9,755
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Net cash provided by financing activities 1,064 73,666 9,588
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 345 1,345 438
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (1,852) 9,925 (32,376)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 35,888 25,963 58,339
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 34,036 $ 35,888 $ 25,963
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Non-cash investing activity:
Transfer of inventory to property and equipment $ 351 $ 4,577 $ -
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
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SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS DISCLOSURES. Cash paid for interest and
income taxes for each of the three fiscal years presented in the consolidated
statements of cash flows was as follows:
Years ended March 31,
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2003 2002 2001
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(in thousands)
Interest paid $ 430 $ 146 $ 64
Income taxes paid $ 1,022 $ 1,572 $ 1,602
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STRATEX NETWORKS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
The Company designs manufactures and markets advanced wireless solutions for
mobile applications and broadband access to enable the development of complex
communications networks worldwide. The Company's microwave radio products
deliver data and voice across a full spectrum of network frequencies and
capacities. The Company's business is global in nature, supported by a worldwide
sales and support organization. Stratex Networks, Inc., formerly known as DMC
Stratex Networks, Inc., was founded in January 1984.
NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS OF PRESENTATION. The consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of Stratex Networks, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries.
Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
ESTIMATES. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statement, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported
period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS. The Company generally considers all highly liquid
debt instruments purchased with a remaining maturity of three months or less to
be cash equivalents. Auction rate preferred securities are considered as short
term investments based on historical practice of rolling over such investments
at the interest rate reset dates. Cash and cash equivalents consisted of cash,
money market funds, and short-term securities as of March 31, 2003 and 2002.
As of March 31, 2003, the Company had $1.9 million in standby letters of credit
outstanding with several financial institutions to support bid and performance
bonds issued to various customers. In connection with the issuance of these
letters of credit, as of March 31, 2003, the Company has restricted $0.5 million
of cash, which is included in cash and cash equivalents in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheet, as collateral for these specific obligations, which
expire in fiscal 2004. Also, as of March 31, 2003, the Company had outstanding
forward foreign exchange contracts in the aggregate amount of $13.7 million, for
which restricted cash of $0.2 million was held as collateral by one of the
financial institutions utilized to hedge the Company's foreign currency risk
exposure. This restricted cash of $0.2 million is included in cash and cash
equivalents in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet.
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS. The Company invests its excess cash in high-quality and
easily marketable instruments to ensure cash is readily available for use in
current operations. Accordingly, all marketable securities are classified as
"available-for-sale" in accordance with the provisions of the Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 115 ("SFAS 115"). At March 31, 2003, the
Company's available-for-sale securities had contractual maturities ranging from
1 month to 23 months, with a weighted average maturity of 98 days.
All investments are reported at fair market value with the related unrealized
holding gains and losses reported as a component of stockholders' equity. The
realized gains on the sale of securities during fiscal 2003, 2002 and
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2001 were insignificant. Realized gains (losses) are included in other expenses,
net in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
The following is a summary of available-for-sale short-term investments as of
March 31:
2003
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UNREALIZED
HOLDING GAIN
COST FAIR VALUE (LOSS)
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(IN THOUSANDS)
Corporate notes $ 2,239 $ 2,245 $ 6
Corporate and Government bonds 20,965 20,951 (14)
Auction rate preferred notes 32,950 32,950 -
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Total $ 56,154 $ 56,146 $ (8)
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The following is a summary of available-for-sale short-term and long-term
investments as of March 31:
2003
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UNREALIZED
HOLDING GAIN
COST FAIR VALUE (LOSS)
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(IN THOUSANDS)
Corporate notes $ 4,032 4,016 $ (16)
Corporate bonds 15,724 15,670 (54)
Auction rate preferred notes 28,600 28,600 -
Negotiable CD's 1,501 1,500 (1)
Investment in
Endwave, Inc.(1)(2) 491 360 (131)
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Total $ 50,348 $ 50,146 $ (202)
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(1) Classified as other assets.
(2) The Company recorded an impairment loss of $0.4 million in fiscal 2003,
$3.1 million in fiscal 2002 and $2.4 million in fiscal 2001 related to its
original $6.0 million investment in Endwave Inc. The cash proceeds from the
sale of its investments in Endwave Inc. were $0.1 million. See "Other
Assets" footnote below.
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INVENTORIES. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out)
or market, where cost includes material, labor, and manufacturing overhead.
Inventories consisted of:
March 31,
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2003 2002
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(in thousands)
Raw materials $ 13,100 $ 19,346
Work-in-process 4,267 5,527
Finished goods 2,940 6,221
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$ 20,307 $ 31,094
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In fiscal 2003, the Company realized a $2.1 million benefit due to the sale of
inventory that had been fully written off, due primarily to excess inventories
not expected to be sold, in periods prior to fiscal year 2003. The Company
recorded inventory valuation and other charges of $102.7 million during fiscal
2002. These inventory valuation and other charges consisted of $9.4 million for
purchase commitments, $1.9 million for loss on impairment of manufacturing
equipment and $91.4 million for excess and obsolete inventories.
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT. Property and equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation
and amortization are calculated using the straight-line method over the shorter
of the estimated useful lives of the assets (ranging from three to five years
for equipment and furniture, and forty years for buildings) or the lease term.
OTHER ASSETS. Included in other assets as of March 31, 2003 are long-term
deposits for premises leased by the Company. As of March 31, 2002, other assets
also included equity investments and notes receivable. The equity investments
had been purchased for the promotion of business and strategic objectives,
represented voting interests of less than 20% and are accordingly accounted for
under the cost method. As of March 31, 2003 the Company had no equity
investments. Equity investments in marketable securities are classified as
"available-for-sale" in accordance with the provisions of the SFAS 115 and
reported at fair value with unrealized gains and losses recorded in accumulated
other comprehensive loss. Equity investments in non-marketable securities are
recorded at cost. Impairment losses of $0.4 million were recorded in fiscal 2003
on the Company's equity investments in marketable securities. There were
impairment losses of approximately $7.9 million during fiscal 2002 on the
Company's equity investments in certain marketable and non-marketable
securities. These losses consisted of a $3.4 million loss on equity investments
in marketable securities and a $4.5 million loss on equity investments in
non-marketable securities. The Company determined that the recorded value for
these certain investments exceeded their fair value and that these impairments
were other than temporary in nature.
During fiscal 2002, the Company accepted long-term interest bearing notes
receivable from one of its customers. Accordingly, the related receivables were
classified as notes receivable in other current assets and other assets. The
notes receivable were for a total of $2.3 million with annual interest rates of
approximately 10.0%. As of March 31, 2002, the total balance of these notes
receivable, including accrued interest, was $1.9 million, of which $0.7 million
was included in other current assets and $1.2 million was included in other
long-term assets. During fiscal 2003 these notes receivable were written off as
the customer became insolvent.
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME. SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive
Income," (SFAS 130") establishes standards for reporting and display of
comprehensive income (loss) and its components. SFAS 130 requires companies to
report comprehensive income (loss), which includes unrealized holding gains and
losses and other items that have previously been excluded from net income (loss)
and reflected instead in stockholders' equity. The Company's comprehensive loss
consists of net loss plus the effect of unrealized
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holding gains or losses on investments classified as available-for-sale and
foreign currency translation adjustments.
The accumulated balances for each component of accumulated other comprehensive
income (loss) are as follows:
March 31,
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2003 2002
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(in thousands)
Unrealized holding loss on available-for-sale-securities $ (8) $ (202)
Cumulative foreign exchange translation adjustment (14,455) (10,095)
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$ (14,463) $ (10,297)
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FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION. The functional currency of the Company's
subsidiaries located in the United Kingdom and New Zealand is the U.S. dollar.
Accordingly, all of the monetary assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries
are remeasured into U.S. dollars at the current exchange rate as of the
applicable balance sheet date, and all non-monetary assets and liabilities are
remeasured at historical rates. Income and expenses are remeasured at the
average exchange rate prevailing during the period. Gains and losses resulting
from the remeasurement of these subsidiaries' financial statements are included
in the consolidated statements of operations. The Company's other international
subsidiaries use their respective local currency as their functional currency.
Assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are translated at the local current
exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date, and income and expense
accounts are translated at the average exchange rates during the period. The
resulting translation adjustments are included in accumulated other
comprehensive loss.
Determination of the functional currency is dependent upon the economic
environment in which an entity operates as well as the customers and suppliers
the entity conducts business with. Changes in the facts and circumstances may
occur and could lead to a change in the functional currency of that entity.
Gains and losses resulting from foreign exchange transactions are included in
other income (expense) in the accompanying consolidated statements of
operations. The net foreign exchange loss was $0.8 million in fiscal 2003, $1.2
million in fiscal 2002 and $2.0 million in fiscal 2001.
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS. In accordance with SFAS No. 133 "Accounting
for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS 133"), all derivatives
are recorded on the balance sheet at fair value.
Derivatives are employed to eliminate, reduce, or transfer selected foreign
currency risks that can be identified and quantified. The Company's policy is to
hedge forecasted and actual foreign currency risk with forward contracts that
expire within twelve months. Specifically, the Company hedges foreign currency
risks relating to firmly committed backlog, open purchase orders and
non-functional currency monetary assets and liabilities. Derivatives hedging
non-functional currency monetary assets and liabilities are recorded on the
balance sheet at fair value and changes in fair value are recognized currently
in earnings.
Additionally, the Company hedges forecasted non-U.S. dollar sales and non-U.S.
dollar purchases. In accordance with SFAS 133, hedges of anticipated
transactions are designated and documented at inception as "cash flow hedges"
and are evaluated for effectiveness, excluding time value, at least quarterly.
The Company records effective changes in the fair value of these cash flow
hedges in accumulated other comprehensive income ("OCI") until the revenue is
recognized or the related purchases are recognized in cost of sales, at which
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time the changes are reclassified to revenue and cost of sales, respectively.
All amounts accumulated in OCI at the end of the year will be reclassified to
earnings within the next 12 months. During fiscal 2003 the amount reclassified
to revenue and cost of sales from OCI was insignificant. The changes in fair
value of derivative instruments for fiscal 2003 were $0.2 million. A gain of
$0.1 million was recognized in other income and expense in fiscal 2003 related
to the exclusion of time value from effectiveness testing and ineffectiveness
resulting from forecasted transactions that did not occur. In fiscal 2002, a
loss of $0.2 million was recognized in other income and expense related to the
exclusion of time value from effectiveness testing and ineffectiveness resulting
from forecasted transactions that did not occur.
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK. Financial instruments that potentially subject the
Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of temporary cash
investments and trade receivables. The Company has cash investment policies that
limit the amount of credit exposure to any one financial institution and
restrict placement of investments to financial institutions evaluated as highly
creditworthy. Investments, under the Company's policy, must have a rating, at
the time of purchase, of A1 or P1 for short-term paper and a rating of A or
better for long-term notes or bonds.
Accounts receivable concentrated with certain customers primarily in the
telecommunications industry and in certain geographic locations may subject the
Company to concentration of credit risk. Two customers accounted for
approximately 11% and 10% of net sales for fiscal 2003. One customer accounted
for approximately 15% of net sales for fiscal 2002. No other customer accounted
for more than 10% of net sales for fiscal 2003, 2002 and 2001. Two customers
each accounted for approximately 16% and one customer accounted for
approximately 14% of the total accounts receivable balance at March 31, 2003. No
other customer accounted for more than 10% of the total accounts receivable
balance at March 31, 2003. Three customers accounted for approximately 16%, 15%
and 12%, respectively, of the total accounts receivable balance at the end of
the fiscal 2002. The Company actively markets and sells products in Africa,
Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the Americas. The Company performs on-going
credit evaluations of its customers' financial conditions and generally requires
no collateral, although sales to Asia, Africa and the Middle East are primarily
paid through letters of credit.
REVENUE RECOGNITION. The Company recognizes revenue pursuant to Staff Accounting
Bulletin No. 101 ("SAB 101") "Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements".
Accordingly, revenue is recognized when all four of the following criteria are
met: (i) persuasive evidence that the arrangement exists; (ii) delivery of the
products and/or services has occurred; (iii) the selling price is fixed or
determinable; and (iv) collectibility is reasonably assured.
In accordance with SAB 101, revenues from product sales are generally recognized
when title and risk of loss passes to the customer, except when product sales
are combined with significant post-shipment installation services. Under this
exception, revenue is deferred until such services have been performed.
Installation service revenue, which is less than 10% of net sales for fiscal
2003, 2002 and 2001, is recognized when the related services are performed.
At the time revenue is recognized, the Company establishes an accrual for
estimated warranty expenses associated with its sales, recorded as a component
of cost of revenue. The Company's standard warranty is generally for a period of
27 months from the date of sale and its warranty accrual represents the best
estimate of the amounts necessary to settle future and existing claims on
products sold as of the balance sheet date. Warranty accrual is made based on
forecasted returns and average cost of repair. Forecasted returns are based on
trend of historical returns. While the Company believes that its warranty
accrual is adequate and that the judgment applied is appropriate, such amounts
estimated to be due and payable could differ materially from what will actually
transpire in the future.
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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. All research and development costs are expensed as
incurred.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION. The Company accounts for its employee stock option
plans in accordance with the provisions of Accounting Principles Board ("APB")
Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" and FASB
Interpretation No. 44, "Accounting for Certain Transactions Involving Stock
Compensation" ("FIN 44"). Accordingly, no compensation is recognized for
employee stock options granted with exercise prices greater than or equal to the
fair value of the underlying common stock at date of grant. If the exercise
price is less than the market value at the date of grant, the difference is
recognized as deferred compensation expense, which is amortized over the vesting
period of the options.
In accordance with the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123, if the Company
had elected to recognize compensation cost based on the fair market value of the
options granted at grant date as prescribed, income and earnings per share would
have been reduced to the pro forma amounts indicated in the table below.
Years ended March 31,
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2003 2002 2001
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(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Net loss - as reported $ (51,555) $ (168,873) $ (6,995)
Less : Stock-based compensation expense
determined under fair value method for all
awards, net of related tax effects (13,449) (9,093) (15,954)
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Net loss - pro forma $ (65,004) $ (177,966) $ (22,949)
============ ============== =============
Basic and diluted loss per share - as reported (0.62) (2.13) (0.10)
Basic and diluted loss per share - pro forma (0.79) (2.25) (0.31)
For purposes of pro forma disclosure under SFAS No. 123, the estimated fair
value of the options is assumed to be amortized to expense over the options'
vesting period, using the multiple option method. The fair value of each option
grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing
model with the following assumptions:
Years ended March 31,
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2003 2002 2001
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Expected dividend yield 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Expected stock volatility 96.3% 84.3% 82.7%
Risk-free interest rate 2.8 - 4.7% 2.8 - 4.3% 4.8 - 7.5%
Expected life of options from vest date 1.7 YEARS 1.8 years 1.3 years
Forfeiture rate ACTUAL Actual Actual
LOSS PER SHARE. Basic earnings (loss) per share are computed by dividing net
income(loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock
outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share are computed by
dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock and
potentially dilutive securities outstanding during the period. Net loss per
share is computed using only the weighted average number of shares of common
stock outstanding during the period, as the inclusion of potentially dilutive
securities would be anti-dilutive.
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As of March 31, 2003, there were 607,000 weighted-average options outstanding to
purchase shares of common stock that were not included in the computation of
diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive as a result of the
net loss incurred in fiscal 2003. As of March 31, 2002, there were 557,000
weighted-average options outstanding to purchase shares of common stock that
were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because they
were anti-dilutive as a result of the net loss incurred in fiscal 2002. As of
March 31, 2001, there were 2,951,000 weighted-average options outstanding to
purchase shares of common stock that were not included in the computation of
diluted earnings per share, as a result of the net loss incurred in fiscal 2001.
INCOME TAXES. The Company accounts for income taxes under an asset and liability
approach. Deferred income taxes reflect the impact of temporary differences
between assets and liabilities recognized for financial reporting purposes and
such amounts recognized for income tax reporting purposes, and operating loss
and other tax credit carryforwards measured by applying currently enacted tax
laws. Valuation allowances are provided when necessary to reduce net deferred
tax assets to an amount that is more likely than not to be realized in the
future.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS.
The Company has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 144
"Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets" ("SFAS 144").
SFAS 144 supersedes SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived
Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of", by requiring that one
accounting model be used for long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale,
whether previously held and used or newly acquired, and by broadening the
presentation of discontinued operations to include more disposal transactions.
The adoption of SFAS 144 did not have a material impact on the Company's
financial position or results of operations.
In June 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No.
146, " Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities" ("SFAS
146"), which addresses financial accounting and reporting for costs associated
with exit or disposal activities. SFAS 146 supersedes Emerging Issues Task Force
Issue No. 94-3, "Liability Recognition for Costs to Exit an Activity (Including
Certain Costs Incurred in a Restructuring)" ("EITF 94-3"). The Company has
adopted the provisions of SFAS 146 for restructuring activities initiated after
December 31, 2002. SFAS 146 requires that the liability for costs associated
with an exit or disposal activity be recognized when the liability is incurred.
Under EITF 94-3, a liability for an exit cost was recognized at the date of the
Company's commitment to an exit plan. SFAS 146 also establishes that the
liability should initially be measured and recorded at fair value. Accordingly,
SFAS 146 may affect the timing of recognizing future restructuring costs as well
as the amounts recognized.
In November 2002, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 45, "Guarantor's Accounting
and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others" ("FIN
45"). FIN 45 elaborates on the existing disclosure requirements for most
guarantees, including loan guarantees. It also clarifies that, at the time a
company issues a guarantee, the company must recognize an initial liability for
the fair value, or market value, of the obligations it assumes under the
guarantee and must disclose that information in its interim and annual financial
statements. The provisions related to recognizing a liability at inception of
the guarantee for the fair value of the guarantor's obligations do not apply to
product warranties or to guarantees accounted for as derivatives. The initial
recognition and initial measurement provisions apply on a prospective basis to
guarantees issued or modified after December 31, 2002. FIN 45 requires footnote
disclosures beginning in interim and year-end financial statements for periods
ending after December 15, 2002. The adoption of FIN 45 did not have a material
impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations.
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In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation - Transition and Disclosure" ("SFAS 148"). SFAS 148 amends SFAS No.
123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" ("SFAS 123"). Although it does
not require the use of the fair value method of accounting for stock-based
employee compensation, it does provide alternative methods of transition. It
also amends the disclosure provisions of SFAS 123 and Accounting Principles
Board (APB) No. 28, "Interim Financial Reporting" ("APB 28"), to require
disclosure in the summary of significant accounting policies of the effects of
an entity's accounting policy with respect to stock-based employee compensation
on reported net income and earnings per share in annual and interim financial
statements. SFAS 148's amendment of the transition and annual disclosure
requirements is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2002. The
amendment of disclosure requirements of APB 28 is effective for interim periods
beginning after December 15, 2002. The Company does not plan to adopt the fair
value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. As a
result, adoption of SFAS 148 will only require expanded disclosure to include
the effect of stock-based compensation in the Company's interim reporting.
In April 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 149, "Amendment of Statement 133 on
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" ("SFAS 149"). SFAS 149 amends and
clarifies accounting for derivative instruments, including certain derivative
instruments embedded in other contracts, and hedging activities under SFAS No.
133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities". SFAS 149 is
effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003 and for
hedging relationships designated after June 30, 2003. The Company is in the
process of determining the impact of the adoption of SFAS 149 on its future
financial position and results of operations.
NOTE 3. ACCRUED LIABILITIES
Accrued liabilities included the following:
March 31,
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2003 2002
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(in thousands)
Customer deposits $ 1,100 $ 1,804
Accrued payroll and benefits 1,782 2,461
Accrued commissions 1,959 2,533
Accrued warranty 4,219 4,674
Accrued restructuring 6,346 3,534
Accrual for contingent liabilities 7,500 -
Other 6,839 4,400
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$ 29,745 $ 19,406
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In fiscal 2003, the Company received demand letters from counsel for unsecured
creditors in the bankruptcy proceeding of its prior CLEC customers for $10.8
million related to certain monies which the Company received within 90 days of
the customer seeking bankruptcy relief under the United States Bankruptcy Code.
The Company intends to vigorously defend itself against these claims. However,
because of the inherent uncertainties of litigation in general and because the
Company's analysis of the issues presented by these threatened litigations is
not yet complete, the Company cannot assure you that the ultimate outcomes will
be in its favor. Using the guidance of SFAS 5, "Accounting for Contingencies",
the Company has made an accrual of $7.5 million for these contingent
liabilities. Accrued restructuring was $6.3 million as of March 31, 2003
compared to $3.5 million as of March 31, 2002. (See Note 5).
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NOTE 4. BANK LINE OF CREDIT.
On January 21, 2003, the Company secured a $22.5 million revolving credit
facility with a bank. The credit facility has one-year renewable terms and an
interest rate of either the bank's prime rate or LIBOR plus 2%. The Company,
based on its current business plan does not expect to utilize the facility in
fiscal 2004.
NOTE 5. RESTRUCTURING CHARGES.
In fiscal 2003, the Company entered into an agreement for outsourcing its San
Jose, California manufacturing operations to Microelectronics Technology Inc.
("MTI"), the Company's manufacturing partner in Taiwan. As a result of changes
associated with this agreement, as well as other reductions in operating
expenses and facilities, the Company recorded restructuring charges in fiscal
2003. Under the terms of the Company's agreement with MTI for transfer of its
manufacturing operations to them, MTI assumed assembly, integration and testing
of the Company's Altium product family, as well as assembly and testing of the
Outdoor Unit portion of the Company's XP4(TM) product. Under the terms of the
agreement, MTI has acquired certain of the Company's manufacturing assets
related to the production of the Altium(R) and XP4(TM) product lines. In
addition, the Company has consigned certain inventory associated with these
products to MTI, and MTI purchases such inventory as it is utilized in
manufacturing. The Company has retained product design and research and
development functions for these products. As a result of the agreement, MTI will
be the Company's primary manufacturer of Altium(R) and XP4(TM) products. During
the third quarter of fiscal 2003, the Company further reduced its workforce and
consolidated additional excess facilities. During the fourth quarter of fiscal
2003, the Company further reduced its workforce by approximately 4% and recorded
the related restructuring charges.
In connection with the above noted restructuring program, the Company recorded,
in fiscal 2003, restructuring charges of $28.2 million consisting of $3.8
million for employee severance and benefits, $19.0 million for vacated building
lease obligations, $0.6 million for legal costs, $3.3 million for transition
costs related to outsourcing of the Company's manufacturing operations as
mentioned above and $4.0 million as a write off of manufacturing equipment in
its San Jose, California location, related to the transfer of certain
manufacturing operations to MTI. These restructuring costs were reduced by $2.5
million, which represented the amount reimbursable from MTI for the costs
relating to the transfer of certain of the Company's manufacturing assets to
them in accordance with the joint agreement with MTI. The total value of the
assets sold to MTI under this agreement was $2.2 million.
The severance and benefit charges of $3.8 million taken in fiscal 2003 were for
a reduction in workforce by 176 employees, with reductions affecting primarily
the manufacturing operations area due to the outsourcing of the Company's San
Jose, California manufacturing operations. As of March 31, 2003 all affected
employees had been notified and 163 employees were eliminated.
During fiscal 2002, the telecommunications industry was severely impacted by the
global economic downturn. In response to this downturn, the Company announced
several restructuring programs in fiscal 2002 to reduce expenses and improve
operational efficiency. These restructuring programs included consolidation of
the Company's U.S. manufacturing operations by relocating its Seattle,
Washington operations to its San Jose, California facility, a worldwide
reduction in workforce and a consolidation of additional excess facilities. Due
to this action, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $19.6 million
during fiscal 2002. These consisted of $8.4 million for employee severance and
benefits and $11.2 million for facility-related and other costs (including $8.6
million for vacated building lease obligations, $2.1 million for the loss on
impairment of equipment, $0.1 million for legal costs and $0.4 million for the
write off of goodwill). There were cumulative cash payments and non-cash
expenses against this provision of $7.7 million and $2.5 million, respectively,
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resulting in an ending provision balance at March 31, 2002 of $9.4 million. The
cash payments were related primarily to workforce reduction payments and the
non-cash expenses were related primarily to equipment charges.
The following table summarizes the balance of the restructuring accrual as of
March 31, 2002 and the type and amount of restructuring costs utilized during
fiscal 2002 (in millions):
Severance Facilities
and Benefits and Other Total
--------------- -------------- --------------
Balance as of April 1, 2001 $ - $ - $ -
Provision 8.4 11.2 19.6
Cash payments (6.1) (1.6) (7.7)
Non-cash expenses - (2.5) (2.5)
--------------- -------------- --------------
Balance as of March 31, 2002 $ 2.3 $ 7.1 $ 9.4
=============== ============== ==============
CURRENT PORTION $ 1.7 $ 1.8 $ 3.5
LONG-TERM PORTION $ 0.6 $ 5.3 $ 5.9
The vacated building lease obligations of $19.0 million and $8.6 million
recorded in fiscal 2003 and in fiscal 2002, respectively, included payments
required under lease contracts, less estimated sublease income after the
property has been abandoned. To determine the lease loss, certain assumptions
were made related to (1) the time period over which the building will remain
vacant, (2) sublease terms, (3) sublease rates and (4) an estimate of brokerage
fees. The lease loss represents management's estimate of time to sublease and
actual sublease rates.
The following table summarizes the balance of the restructuring accrual as of
March 31, 2003 and the type and amount of restructuring costs utilized during
fiscal 2003 (in millions):
Severance Facilities
and Benefits and Other Total
--------------- -------------- --------------
Balance as of April 01, 2002 $ 2.3 $ 7.1 $ 9.4
Provision 3.8 24.4 28.2
Cash payments (4.6) (7.3) (11.9)
Non-cash expenses - (4.0) (4.0)
Reimbursable transition costs - 2.5 2.5
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Balance as of March 31, 2003 $ 1.5 $ 22.7 $ 24.2
=============== =============== ==============
CURRENT PORTION $ 1.5 $ 4.8 $ 6.3
LONG-TERM PORTION $ - $ 17.9 $ 17.9
The remaining accrual balance of $24.2 million as of March 31, 2003 is expected
to be paid out in cash. The Company expects $6.3 million of the remaining
accrual balance ($1.5 million of severance and benefits, $0.2 million of legal
costs and $4.6 million of vacated building lease obligations) to be paid out in
fiscal 2004 and vacated building lease obligations of $17.9 million to be paid
out during fiscal 2005 through fiscal 2012.
NOTE 6. RECEIVABLE VALUATION CHARGES.
In fiscal 2003, the Company did not record any receivable valuation charges. In
fiscal 2002, the Company recorded a $5.0 million receivable valuation charge for
uncollectible accounts receivable related to its
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customers in Argentina and Russia. In fiscal 2001, the Company recorded a
receivable valuation charge of $22.0 million for its U.S. CLEC customers. This
charge was estimated based on outstanding accounts receivable as of March 31,
2001 compared with anticipated future collections based upon the liquidity
positions of the Company's customers as of March 31, 2001. Several of the
Company's U.S. CLEC customers filed for bankruptcy during fiscal 2002.
NOTE 7. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company leases certain property and equipment, as well as its headquarters
and manufacturing facilities, under non-cancelable operating leases that expire
at various periods through 2018. At March 31, 2003, future minimum payment
obligations under these leases were as follows:
Years ending March 31,
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(in thousands)
2004 6,144
2005 5,802
2006 5,762
2007 5,781
2008 5,970
2009 and beyond 19,313
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Future minimum lease payments $ 48,772
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Rent expense under operating leases was approximately $5.5 million for the year
ended March 31, 2003, $6.0 million for the year ended March 31, 2002, and $4.3
million for the year ended March 31, 2001.
LEGAL CONTINGENCIES. The Company is a party to various legal proceedings that
arise in the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, the
ultimate disposition of these proceedings will not have a material adverse
effect on its consolidated financial position, liquidity, or results of
operations. See Note 3.
CONTINGENCIES IN MANUFACTURING AND SUPPLIERS. Purchases for materials are highly
dependent upon demand forecasts from the Company's customers. Due to the
uncertainty in demand from its customers, and in the telecommunications market
in general, the Company may have to change, reschedule, or cancel purchases or
purchase orders from its suppliers. These changes may lead to vendor
cancellation charges on these purchase commitments.
WARRANTY. At the time revenue is recognized, the Company establishes an accrual
for estimated warranty expenses associated with its sales, recorded as a
component of cost of revenue. The Company's standard warranty is generally for a
period of 27 months from the date of sale and its warranty accrual represents
the best estimate of the amounts necessary to settle future and existing claims
on products sold as of the balance sheet date.
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The changes in the warranty reserve balances during the years ended March 31,
2003, 2002 and 2001 are as follows (in $ thousands):
2003 2002 2001
---- ---- ----
Balance at the beginning of the year $ 4,674 $ 4,788 $ 5,533
Additions related to current period sales 11,679 17,033 7,903
Warranty costs incurred in the current period (10,123) (11,878) (11,768)
Adjustments to accruals related to prior period sales (2,011) (5,269) 3,120
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Balance at the end of the year $ 4,219 $ 4,674 $ 4,788
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NOTE 8. INCOME TAXES
The Company provides for income taxes using an asset and liability approach,
under which deferred income taxes are provided based upon enacted tax laws and
rates applicable to periods in which the taxes become payable.
The domestic and foreign components of loss before provision for income taxes
were as follows:
Years ended March 31,
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2003 2002 2001
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(in thousands)
Domestic $ (61,129) $(161,010) $ (8,366)
Foreign 9,497 (6,440) 2,414
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$ (51,632) $(167,450) $ (5,952)
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The provision for income taxes consisted of the following:
Years ended March 31,
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2003 2002 2001
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(in thousands)
Current:
Federal $ (179) $ (1,776) $ _
State 16 - -
Foreign 1,829 1,924 1,043
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Total current 1,666 148 1,043
Deferred- foreign (1,743) 1,275 -
-------- --------- ---------
$ (77) $ 1,423 $ 1,043
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The provision for income taxes differs from the amount computed by applying the
statutory Federal income tax rate as follows:
Years ended March 31,
----------------------------------
2003 2002 2001
-------- -------- --------
(in thousands)
Expected tax benefit $(18,071) $(58,608) $ (2,083)
State taxes, net of Federal benefit (1,823) (7,393) (192)
Change in valuation allowance 18,239 66,029 2,965
Foreign taxes 85 2,054 -
Other 1,493 (659) 353
-------- -------- --------
$ (77) $ 1,423 $ 1,043
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The major components of the net deferred tax asset consisted of the following:
March 31,
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2003 2002
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(in thousands)
Inventory write offs $ 34,454 $ 39,581
Restructuring reserves 9,102 3,630
Warranty reserves 1,343 1,720
Bad debt reserves 2,300 3,509
Net operating loss carry forwards 92,679 71,019
Tax credits 12,377 11,679
Impairment of investments 8,879 8,461
Depreciation reserves 2,665 2,415
Other 6,195 7,998
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169,994 150,012
Less: Valuation allowance (168,251) (150,012)
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Net deferred tax asset $ 1,743 $ -
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The valuation allowance provides a reserve against deferred tax assets that may
expire or go unutilized. In accordance with SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for Income
Taxes", the Company believes it is more likely than not that it will not fully
realize these benefits and, accordingly, has continued to provide a valuation
allowance for them.
At March 31, 2003, the Company had U.S. Federal and State net operating loss
carry forwards available to offset future taxable income, if any, of
approximately $256.4 million and $40.1 million, respectively. The net operating
losses expire in various years through 2023. Tax credits include approximately
$6.9 million of Federal minimum tax and State research credits that carry
forward indefinitely. The remaining tax credits of $5.7 million are Federal and
State credits that expire in various years through 2023. The Internal Revenue
Code contains provisions that may limit the net operating loss and credit carry
forwards to be used in any given year upon the occurrence of certain events,
including a significant change in ownership interest.
NOTE 9. COMMON STOCK
STOCK OPTION PLANS. In accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 123 ("SFAS
123"), the Company has applied Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, ("APB
25"), and related interpretations in accounting for its stock option plans and
has disclosed the summary of the pro forma effects on reported net loss and loss
per share information for fiscal 2003, 2002, and 2001, based on the fair market
value of the options granted at the grant date as prescribed by SFAS 123.
The Company's 1984 Stock Option Plan (the "1984 Plan") provides for the grant of
both incentive and nonqualified stock options to its key employees and certain
independent contractors. Upon the adoption of its 1994 Stock Incentive Plan
("the 1994 Plan"), the Company terminated future grants under the 1984 Plan.
In July 1994, the stockholders approved 2,366,660 shares of Common Stock to be
reserved for issuance under the 1994 Plan over a ten-year term. In August 1996,
the stockholders approved the reservation for issuance of 2,000,000 additional
shares of Common Stock under the 1994 Plan. In March 1998, the stockholders
approved the reservation for issuance of 2,500,000 additional shares of Common
Stock under the 1994 Plan. The terms of the 1994 Plan also provide for an
automatic increase on the first trading day of each calendar year for five years
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after the adoption of the 1994 Plan, beginning January 1995, of an amount equal
to one percent (1%) of the number of shares of Common Stock outstanding, but in
no event is such annual increase to exceed 300,000 shares. As of March 31, 2003
the total number of shares of Common Stock reserved for issuance under the 1994
Plan is 7,766,660.
The 1994 Plan contains: (i) a discretionary grant program for key employees and
consultants whereby options generally vest over five years and expire after 10
years, (ii) an automatic grant program for non-employee Board members, whereby
options vest over three years and expire after 10 years, (iii) a salary
reduction grant program under which key employees may elect to have a portion of
their base salary reduced each year in return for stock options, (iv) a stock
fee program under which the non-employee Board members may elect to apply all or
a portion of their annual retainer fee to the acquisition of shares of Common
Stock, and (v) a stock issuance program under which eligible individuals may be
issued shares of Common Stock as a bonus tied to their performance of services
or the Company's attainment of financial milestones, or pursuant to their
individual elections to receive such shares in lieu of base salary. The
implementation and use of any of these equity incentive programs (other than the
automatic grant program and the stock fee program) is within the sole discretion
of the Company's Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors.
In April 1996, the Company adopted the 1996 Non-Officer Employee Stock Option
Plan (the "1996 Plan"). The 1996 Plan authorizes 1,000,000 shares of Common
Stock to be reserved for issuance to non-officer key employees as an incentive
to continue to serve with the Company. The 1996 Plan will terminate on the date
on which all shares available have been issued.
In November 1997, the Company adopted the 1998 Non-Officer Employee Stock Option
Plan (the "1998 Plan"), which became effective on January 2, 1998. The 1998 Plan
authorizes 500,000 shares of Common Stock to be reserved for issuance to
non-officer key employees as an incentive to continue to serve with the Company.
The 1998 Plan will terminate on the date on which all shares available have been
issued.
The 1999 Stock Incentive Plan (the "1999 Incentive Plan"), approved by the
Company's stockholders in August 1999, provides for the issuance of stock
options covering up to 2,500,000 shares of its Common Stock. In August 2001, the
stockholders approved the reservation for issuance of 4,000,000 additional
shares of Common Stock under the 1999 Incentive Plan. The 1999 Incentive Plan
enables the Company to grant options as needed to retain and attract talented
employees. Options generally vest over four years and expire after 10 years. The
1999 Plan will terminate on the date on which all shares available have been
issued.
In August 2002, the shareholders approved the 2002 Stock Incentive Plan, which
provides for the issuance of stock options and grants of the Company's common
stock covering up to 10,000,000 shares of its common stock. The purposes of the
plan are to give the Company's employees and others who perform substantial
services for the Company an incentive, through ownership of its common stock.
The plan permits the grant of awards to the Company's directors, officers,
consultants and other employees. The awards may be granted subject to vesting
schedules and restrictions on transfer. The 2002 Stock Incentive Plan also
contains two separate equity incentive programs, (i) a non-employee director
option program under which option grants will be made at specified intervals to
non- employee directors of the Company's board of directors and (ii) a
non-employee director stock program under which non-employee directors of the
Company's board may elect to apply all or a portion of their annual retainer and
meeting fees to the purchase of shares of the Company's common stock. The 2002
Stock Incentive Plan will terminate in August 2009, unless previously terminated
by the Company's board of directors.
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At March 31, 2003, the Company had reserved 9,386,161 shares for future issuance
under all stock options plans for which there were options available for grant.
The following table summarizes the Company's stock option activity under all of
its stock option plans:
Years ended March 31,
---------------------
2003 2002 2001
WEIGHTED Weighted Weighted
AVERAGE Average Average
SHARES EXERCISE PRICE Shares Exercise Price Shares Exercise Price
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(shares in thousands)
Options outstanding at
beginning of year 7,777 $ 13.21 7,693 $ 14.74 6,412 $ 10.72
Granted 5,383 2.04 2,130 6.27 2,931 21.43
Exercised (17) 2.40 (298) 3.90 (951) 8.12
Expired or canceled (885) 9.89 (1,748) 13.03 (699) 14.16
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Options outstanding at end of
year 12,258 $ 8.57 7,777 $ 13.21 7,693 $ 14.74
======= ======= ======
Exercisable at end of year 4,314 3,288 2,224
Weighted average fair
value of options granted $ 1.40 $ 3.91 $ 13.04
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The following summarizes the stock options outstanding at March 31, 2003:
Options Outstanding Options Exercisable
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Weighted
Average
Remaining Weighted Weighted
Actual Range of Number Contractual Life Average Number Average
Exercise Prices Outstanding (years) Exercise Price Exercisable Exercise Price
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(shares in thousands)
$ 0.23 - 2.01 2,136 6.22 $ 2.00 32 $ 1.53
2.02 - 2.05 3,021 6.71 2.05 2 2.02
2.24 - 5.31 510 5.00 3.99 404 4.17
5.38 - 6.10 1,714 8.12 6.08 566 6.08
6.19 - 11.63 1,335 5.17 8.33 1,115 8.44
11.66 - 15.00 1,325 5.28 13.10 1,099 13.19
15.13 - 30.06 2,036 7.06 23.04 966 21.82
33.63 - 41.75 181 6.93 37.28 130 37.32
- --------------- ----------- -----------
$ 0.23 - 41.75 12,258 6.49 $ 8.57 4,314 $ 12.75
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EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLANS. In June 1999, the Company adopted the 1999
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the "1999 Purchase Plan") and reserved 900,000
shares of Common Stock for issuance under the 1999 Purchase Plan. Employees,
subject to certain restrictions, may purchase Common Stock under the 1999
Purchase Plan through payroll withholding at a price per share of 85% of the
fair market value at the beginning or end of the purchase period, as defined
under the terms of the 1999 Purchase Plan. The Company sold 409,044 shares in
fiscal 2003, 318,227 shares in fiscal 2002, 111,441 shares in fiscal 2001 and
93,189 shares in fiscal 2000 under the 1999 Purchase Plan.
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NOTE 10. OPERATING SEGMENT AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
SFAS No. 131 "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related
Information" ("SFAS 131") establishes annual and interim reporting standards for
an enterprise's operating segments and related disclosures about products,
geographic information, and major customers. Operating segment information for
fiscal 2003, 2002, and 2001 is presented in accordance with SFAS 131.
The Company is organized into two operating segments: Products and Services. The
Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") has been identified as the Chief Operating
Decision-Maker as defined by SFAS 131. Resources are allocated to each of these
groups using information on their revenues and operating profits before interest
and taxes.
The Products operating segment includes the XP4(TM), Altium(R), DXR(R) and
Spectrum(TM) II digital microwave systems for digital transmission markets. The
Company designs and develops these products in Wellington, New Zealand and San
Jose, California. Prior to June 30, 2002, the Company manufactured the XP4 and
Altium family of products in San Jose, California. In June 2002, the Company
entered into an agreement with MTI in Taiwan for outsourcing of its XP4 and
Altium products manufacturing operations. The Company manages the manufacturing
of the DXR product family from Wellington, New Zealand, where most manufacturing
takes place, except for a portion of the DXR product family that is outsourced.
The Services operating segment includes, but is not limited to, installation,
repair, spare parts, network design, path surveys, integration, and other
revenues. The Company maintains regional service centers in Lanarkshire,
Scotland and Clark Field, Pampanga, Philippines.
The Company does not identify or allocate assets or depreciation by operating
segment, nor does the CEO evaluate these groups on these criteria. Total
depreciation expense of $10.8 million, $20.0 million and $17.9 million for
fiscal 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively, has been included in the product
operating segment. Operating segments generally do not sell products to each
other, and accordingly, there are no significant inter-segment revenues to be
reported. The Company does not allocate interest and taxes to operating
segments. The accounting policies for each reporting segment are the same.
Years ended March 31,
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2003 2002 2001
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(in thousands)
PRODUCTS
Revenues $ 167,007 $ 201,564 $ 386,165
Operating profit (loss) (57,407) (163,273) 4,106
SERVICES AND OTHER
Revenues 30,697 27,280 31,496
Operating profit 6,513 3,248 601
TOTAL
Revenues $ 197,704 $ 228,844 $ 417,661
Operating profit (loss) (50,894) (160,025) 4,707
For fiscal year 2003 two customers accounted for 11% and 10% of net sales. One
customer accounted for 15% of net sales for fiscal 2002. No other customers
accounted for more than 10% of net sales during fiscal 2003, 2002, or 2001.
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Revenues by product from unaffiliated customers for fiscal 2003, 2002, and 2001
are as follows:
2003 2002 2001
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(in thousands)
SPECTRUM II $ 2,478 $ 37,642 $ 104,688
XP4 76,930 86,980 131,767
DXR 36,863 29,182 35,631
Altium 49,471 46,324 109,087
Other Products 1,265 1,436 4,992
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Total Products 167,007 201,564 386,165
Total Services and other 30,697 27,280 31,496
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Total Revenue $ 197,704 $ 228,844 $ 417,661
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Revenues by geographic region from unaffiliated customers for fiscal 2003, 2002,
and 2001 are as follows:
2003 2002 2001
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(in thousands)
United States $ 10,563 $ 17,589 $ 130,218
Mexico 1,686 12,298 40,519
Other Americas 16,020 32,939 43,665
Europe 38,392 56,375 84,333
Middle East 29,427 14,770 17,772
Africa 32,558 21,471 23,957
China 5,857 36,805 35,391
Other Asia/Pacific 63,201 36,597 41,806
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Total revenues $ 197,704 $ 228,844 $ 417,661
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Revenue in fiscal 2003 in Nigeria was $20.7 million or 10% of total revenue and
revenue in Thailand was $22.6 million or 11% of total revenue. Revenue in
Nigeria and Thailand for fiscal years 2002 and 2001 was below 10% of total
revenue.
Long-lived assets consisted primarily of property and equipment at March 31,
2003 and 2002. Net property and equipment by country was as follows:
2003 2002
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(in thousands)
United States $ 8,822 $ 19,872
United Kingdom 13,230 15,732
Other foreign countries 6,784 6,090
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Net property and
equipment $ 28,836 $ 41,694
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Stratex Networks, Inc.
San Jose, California
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheet of Stratex Networks,
Inc. and subsidiaries ("the Company") (formerly DMC Stratex Networks, Inc.) as
of March 31, 2003, and the related consolidated statements of operations,
stockholders' equity, and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on the 2003 financial statements based
on our audit. The financial statements as of March 31, 2002, and for each of the
years in the two-year period then ended were audited by other auditors who have
ceased operations. Those auditors expressed an unqualified opinion on those
financial statements in their report dated April 22, 2002.
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the 2003 consolidated financial statements present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of Stratex Networks, Inc. and
subsidiaries as of March 31, 2003, and the results of their operations and their
cash flows for the year then ended, in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America.
/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
San Jose, California
April 25, 2003
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The following report of Arthur Andersen LLP ("Andersen") is a copy of the
original report dated April 22, 2002, rendered on the fiscal 2002 and 2001
consolidated financial statements. The SEC has provided regulatory relief
designed to allow public companies to dispense with the requirements to file a
reissued report and consent of Andersen in certain circumstances. After
reasonable efforts, we have not been able to obtain a reissued report or consent
from Andersen.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To DMC Stratex Networks:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of DMC Stratex
Networks, Inc. (a Delaware corporation) and subsidiaries as of March 31, 2002
and 2001, and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders'
equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended March 31,
2002. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in
all material respects, the financial position of DMC Stratex Networks, Inc. and
subsidiaries as of March 31, 2002 and 2001, and the results of its operations
and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended March 31,
2002, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America.
/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
San Jose, California
April 22, 2002
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QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
The following financial information reflects all normal recurring adjustments,
which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the
results of the interim periods. Summarized quarterly data for fiscal 2003 and
2002 are as follows (in thousands, except per share data):
1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter
FISCAL 2003
Net sales $ 49,319 $ 52,560 $ 49,265 $ 46,560
Gross profit (1) 10,550 12,734 13,854 13,523
Loss from operations (21,841) (3,905) (15,104) (10,044)
Net loss (22,863) (4,415) (16,164) (8,113)
Basic and diluted net loss per common share (2) (0.28) (0.05) (0.20) (0.10)
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Market price range common stock (3)
High $ 5.44 $ 2.89 $ 3.97 $ 3.00
Low 2.01 $ 1.17 $ 1.00 $ 2.03
Quarter-end Close 2.01 $ 1.17 $ 2.21 $ 2.07
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FISCAL 2002
Net sales $ 76,684 $ 60,898 $ 45,170 $ 46,092
Gross loss (1) (3,797) (27,596) (34,323) 7,302
Loss from operations (36,435) (55,838) (57,209) (10,543)
Net loss (46,069) (56,487) (57,428) (8,889)
Basic and diluted net loss per common share (2) (0.62) (0.72) (0.70) (0.11)
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Market price range common stock (3)
High $ 10.70 $ 10.90 $ 8.31 $ 9.05
Low 4.05 5.16 5.04 4.38
Quarter-end Close 10.00 5.11 7.78 5.44
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(1) Gross profit is calculated by subtracting cost of sales from net sales
(2) Earnings per share are computed independently for each of the quarters
presented. Therefore, the sum of the quarterly net loss per share will not
necessarily equal the total for the year.
(3) The Company's common stock is traded on the Nasdaq National Market under
the symbol STXN.
The Company has not paid cash dividends on its Common Stock and does not intend
to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future in order to retain earnings for
use in its business. At March 31, 2003, there were approximately 394
stockholders of record.
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CORPORATE DIRECTORY
OFFICERS AND SENIOR EXECUTIVES WHO REPORT TO THE CEO AND OTHER OFFICERS
Charles D. Kissner
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Carl A. Thomsen
Senior Vice President
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
John C. Brandt
Vice President and Corporate Controller
Carol A. Goudey
Corporate Treasurer and Assistant Secretary
Paul A. Kennard
Vice President of Product Development and
Chief Technical Officer
Edward T. Gardner
Vice President, Human Resources and Administration
Ryan R. Panos
Vice President, Worldwide Sales And Service
Robert J. Schlaefli
Vice President, Global Operations
DIRECTORS
Richard C. Alberding
Executive Vice President (Retired)
Hewlett-Packard Company
John W. Combs
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Littlefeet, Inc.
Charles D. Kissner
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
Dr. James D. Meindl, Ph.D.
Director
Microelectronics Research Center
Joseph M. Pettit Chair
Professor of Microelectronics
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Georgia Institute of Technology
V. Frank Mendicino
Managing Director
Access Venture Partners
William A. Hasler
Vice-Chairman and Director
Aphton Corporation
Edward F. Thompson
Chief Financial Officer (Retired)
Amdahl Corporation
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
Deloitte & Touche LLP
San Jose, California
OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL
Morrison & Foerster LLP
Palo Alto, California
REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT
Mellon Investor Services LLC
San Francisco, California
PRINCIPAL SUBSIDIARIES
Stratex Networks (U.K.) Ltd.
Lanarkshire, Scotland
Stratex Networks do Brasil Ltda.
Sao Paulo, Brazil
DMC de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
Mexico D.F., Mexico
Stratex Networks (India) Private Limited
New Delhi, India
Stratex Networks (Philippines), Inc.
Metro Manila, Philippines
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Stratex Networks (NZ) Limited
Wellington, New Zealand
DMC Stratex Networks (South Africa) (Proprietary) Limited
Midrand, South Africa
DMC Stratex Networks (Africa) (Proprietary) Limited
Midrand, South Africa
Stratex Networks (S) Pte. Ltd.
Singapore
Stratex Networks (Thailand) Ltd.
Bangkok, Thailand.
Stratex Networks Polska Sp z.o.o
Warsaw, Poland
CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
Stratex Networks, Inc.
120 Rose Orchard Way
San Jose, California 95134 USA
SALES AND SERVICE OFFICES
North America:
Amesbury, Massachusetts
Gig Harbor, Washington
Central and South America:
Mexico City, Mexico
Santa Fe de Bogota, Colombia
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Europe:
Solihull, England
Lanarkshire, Scotland
Freising, Germany
Athens, Greece
Warsaw, Poland
Aix en Provence, France
Lisbon, Portugal
Zagreb, Croatia
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Middle East:
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Africa:
Midrand, South Africa
Asia/Pacific:
Singapore
Wellington, New Zealand
Beijing, China
Clark Special Economic Zone, Philippines
Metro Manila , Philippines
New Delhi, India
Victoria, Australia
Bangkok, Thailand
Selangor, Malaysia
SEC FORM 10-K
A copy of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission is available without charge by writing to:
Stratex Networks, Inc.
Attn: Investor Relations
120 Rose Orchard Way
San Jose, California 95134
CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
This annual Report contains forward-looking statements concerning the Company's
goals, strategies, and expectations for business and financial results, which
are based on current expectations, estimates, and projections. These statements
are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties
that are difficult to predict. For a discussion of these risks and
uncertainties, please refer to the Company's Form 10-K filed May 19, 2003, with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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