1 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) [X] QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 1996 . OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to . Commission file no. 0-6272 DATUM INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 95-2512237 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No. 9975 TOLEDO WAY, IRVINE, CA 92618-1819 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) (714) 380-8880 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) NOT APPLICABLE (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) Indicate by a check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to the filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES X . NO . --- --- The registrant had 4,077,820 shares of common stock outstanding as of September 30, 1996. Total number of sequentially numbered pages contained herein are: -1- 2 INDEX PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements............................................ 3 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations....... 8 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K................................ 11 Signatures................................................................ 12 Exhibit Index............................................................. 13 -2- 3 PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements DATUM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Unaudited) September 30, December 31, ASSETS 1996 1995 ------------- ------------ Current assets Cash and short-term investments $ 1,687,000 $ 587,000 Accounts receivable 16,488,000 13,572,000 Accounts receivable, unbilled 443,000 66,000 Inventories Purchased parts 6,626,000 7,801,000 Work-in-process 9,609,000 9,002,000 Finished products 1,568,000 3,358,000 ----------- ----------- 17,803,000 20,161,000 Prepaid expenses 422,000 200,000 Deferred income taxes 1,830,000 1,830,000 Income tax refund receivable 108,000 109,000 ----------- ----------- Total current assets 38,781,000 36,525,000 Plant and equipment Land 2,040,000 2,040,000 Buildings 4,499,000 4,474,000 Equipment 16,144,000 15,145,000 Leasehold improvements 1,399,000 1,150,000 ----------- ----------- 24,082,000 22,809,000 Less accumulated depreciation and amortization 9,293,000 7,155,000 ----------- ----------- 14,789,000 15,654,000 ----------- ----------- Excess of purchase price over net assets acquired 13,243,000 13,914,000 Other assets 55,000 44,000 ----------- ----------- $66,868,000 $66,137,000 =========== =========== See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements -3- 4 DATUM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (Unaudited) September 30, December 31, LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY 1996 1995 ------------- ------------ Current liabilities Accounts payable $ 6,186,000 $ 5,155,000 Accrued salaries and wages 1,973,000 2,102,000 Accrued warranty 1,159,000 1,337,000 Other accrued expenses 976,000 1,822,000 Customer deposits -- 74,000 Income taxes payable 680,000 105,000 Notes payable to bank -- 10,442,000 Current portion of long-term debt 41,000 3,178,000 ----------- ----------- Total current liabilities 11,015,000 24,215,000 ----------- ----------- Long-term debt 20,400,000 7,938,000 ----------- ----------- Postretirement benefits 407,000 290,000 ----------- ----------- Other long-term liabilities 1,365,000 1,388,000 ----------- ----------- Deferred income taxes 993,000 993,000 ----------- ----------- Stockholders' equity Preferred stock, par value $.25 per share Authorized - 1,000,000 shares in 1996 - 0 shares in 1995 Issued - 0 shares -- -- Common stock, par value $.25 per share Authorized - 10,000,000 shares in 1996 8,000,000 shares in 1995 Issued - 4,077,820 shares in 1996 4,018,968 shares in 1995 1,019,000 1,005,000 Additional paid-in capital 24,850,000 24,418,000 Retained earnings Beginning of period 5,982,000 5,922,000 Net income 982,000 60,000 ----------- ----------- End of period 6,964,000 5,982,000 Cumulative translation adjustment (145,000) (92,000) ----------- ----------- Total stockholders' equity 32,688,000 31,313,000 ----------- ----------- $66,868,000 $66,137,000 =========== =========== See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements -4- 5 DATUM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended September 30, September 30, -------------------------- -------------------------- 1996 1995 1996 1995 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net product sales and contract revenues $24,507,000 $18,607,000 $64,357,000 $45,292,000 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Costs and expenses Cost of products sold and contract revenues 15,203,000 11,215,000 39,182,000 26,048,000 Selling 2,944,000 2,709,000 8,590,000 6,828,000 Product development 1,895,000 1,963,000 5,810,000 5,193,000 General and administrative 2,843,000 2,010,000 7,463,000 5,217,000 Interest expense 530,000 477,000 1,662,000 1,126,000 Interest income (7,000) (4,000) (14,000) (10,000) ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- 23,408,000 18,370,000 62,693,000 44,402,000 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Income before income taxes 1,099,000 237,000 1,664,000 890,000 Income tax provision 450,000 97,000 682,000 365,000 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net income $ 649,000 $ 140,000 $ 982,000 $ 525,000 =========== =========== =========== =========== Earnings per common and common equivalent share $ .15 $ .03 $ .23 $ .14 =========== =========== =========== =========== Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding 4,237,000 4,291,000 4,229,000 3,874,000 =========== =========== =========== =========== See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements -5- 6 DATUM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) Nine Months Ended ------------------------------ SEPTEMBER 30, September 30, 1996 1995 ------------- ------------- Cash flows from operating activities: Net income $ 982,000 $ 525,000 ----------- ------------ Adjustments to reconcile income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 3,029,000 2,109,000 Contribution of shares of common stock to the Company's 401(K) plan 348,000 241,000 Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisition: Increase in accounts receivable (2,917,000) (599,000) (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable, unbilled - current portion (378,000) 65,000 Decrease in income tax refund receivable 1,000 7,000 (Increase) decrease in inventories 2,358,000 (4,473,000 Increase in prepaid expenses (221,000) (453,000) (Increase) decrease in other assets (11,000) 13,000 Increase in accounts payable 1,031,000 817,000 Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses (1,121,000) 464,000 Decrease in customer deposits (74,000) -- Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable 575,000 (319,000) Increase in postretirement benefits 117,000 57,000 Decrease in other long-term liabilities (23,000) -- ----------- ------------ Total reconciling items 2,714,000 (2,071,000) ----------- ------------ Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 3,696,000 (1,546,000) ----------- ------------ Cash flows from investing activities: Book value of equipment disposals 56,000 20,000 Capital expenditures (1,554,000) (1,779,000) Payment for acquisition, net of cash -- (15,290,000) Other (48,000) (14,000) ----------- ------------ Net cash used in investing activities (1,546,000) (17,063,000) ----------- ------------ Cash flows from financing activities: Proceeds from line of credit 203,000 6,724,000 Proceeds from (reductions to) long-term debt (1,351,000) 11,535,000 Exercise of stock options 98,000 139,000 ----------- ------------ Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (1,050,000) 18,398,000 ----------- ------------ Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 1,100,000 (211,000) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 587,000 221,000 ----------- ------------ Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 1,687,000 $ 10,000 =========== ============ See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements -6- 7 DATUM INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SEPTEMBER 30, 1996 AND 1995 NOTE A - BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all information and footnotes which would be presented were such financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements presented in the Company's 1995 Annual Report to Stockholders. In the opinion of management, the accompanying financial statements reflect all adjustments which are necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim period presented. The results of operations for such interim period are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year. NOTE B - EARNINGS PER SHARE Earnings per share is calculated by dividing net earnings by the weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding during each period taking into consideration dilutive effects of common stock equivalents. -7- 8 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. The following should be read in conjunction with "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" presented in the Company's 1995 Annual Report to Stockholders. INTRODUCTORY NOTE This Report on Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements, including statements related to potential rescheduling, or elimination of orders for the Company's products, and the necessary elements for the successful management of growth. The forward-looking statements included herein are based on current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that the Company will not lose a significant customer or customers or experience increased fluctuations of demand or rescheduling of purchase orders, that the Company's markets will continue to grow, that the Company's products will remain accepted within their respective markets and will not be replaced by new technology, that competitive conditions within the Company's markets will not change materially or adversely, that the Company will retain key technical and management personnel, that the Company's forecasts will accurately anticipate market demand, and that there will be no material adverse change in the Company's operations or business. Assumptions relating to the foregoing involve judgments with respect to, among other things, future economic, competitive and market conditions, and future business decisions, all of which are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Overview The Company designs, manufactures and markets a wide variety of high-quality, high performance time and frequency products used to synchronize the flow of information in telecommunications and enterprise computing networks. The Company also is a leading supplier of high-performance timing products for a wide variety of scientific and industrial test and measurement applications. On March 17, 1995, the Company completed its acquisition of Efratom Time and Frequency Products, Inc., a Colorado corporation, and Efratom Elektronik GmbH, a corporation organized under the laws of the Republic of Germany (collectively, "Efratom"), the inventor and leading supplier of high-stability, rubidium-based oscillators widely used in cellular and PCS systems, from Ball Corporation. The purchase price consisted of $15,000,000 cash and 1,277,778 shares of the Company's Common Stock. The final purchase price is subject to a post-closing adjustment. The transaction has been accounted for as a purchase and, accordingly, the acquired assets and liabilities have been recorded at their estimated fair market values at the date of the acquisition. In connection with the acquisition, the Company recorded $12,117,000 in goodwill, which amount will be amortized (and charged against earnings) for 15 years from the date of the acquisition. Included in goodwill is an amount that the Company expects to settle with Ball Corporation upon final negotiations of the purchase price adjustment. As a result of the acquisition, the Company has experienced significant increases (in absolute terms) in revenue, selling expenses, general and administrative expenses, accounts receivable, inventory and accounts payable, in the nine months ended September 30, 1996 from the corresponding period of 1995. The Datum companies traditionally have operated on a relatively independent basis. In the fourth quarter of 1995, the Company combined the operations of its Bancomm Division and its Timing Division. Should the Company desire to integrate its operations to a greater extent in the future, certain operational changes, cost controls, systems integrations, marketing focus and the coordination of new product development may be required. There can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in completing any such efforts or that such efforts will result in increased revenues or earnings. See "Introductory Note." The Company's ability to manage its growth effectively will require it to enhance its operational, financial and management systems; to expand its facilities and equipment; and to successfully hire, train and motivate additional employees. The failure of the Company to manage its growth on an effective basis could have a material adverse effect on the Company's operating results and financial conditions. The Company will be required to increase staffing and other expenses as well as its expenditures on capital equipment and leasehold improvements in order to meet the demands of its customers or to enter new markets. Customers, however, may not commit to firm production schedules for more than a short time in advance, and new products may have uncertain market acceptance. The Company's profitability would be adversely affected if the Company increases its expenditures -8- 9 in anticipation of future sales that do not materialize. See "Introductory Note." A small number of customers account for a substantial portion of the Company's net sales. There can be no assurance that a major customer will not reduce, delay or eliminate its purchases. Any such reduction, delay or loss in orders could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business and results of operations. See "Introductory Note." Results of Operations The following table sets forth, for the fiscal periods indicated, certain income and expense items expressed as a percentage of the Company's total sales: Percentage of Total Sales ------------------------- Year Ended December 31, Three Months Ended September 30, ----------------------- -------------------------------- 1993 1994 1995 1995 1996 ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Net product sales and contract revenue 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Costs and expenses Cost of products sold and contract revenue .............. 59.6% 56.6% 59.5% 60.3% 62.0% Selling ........................... 18.1% 16.8% 14.6% 14.6% 12.0% Product development ............... 7.6% 8.1% 10.5% 10.5% 7.7% General and administrative ........ 13.4% 12.7% 12.6% 10.8% 11.6% Interest expense .................. 0.8% 0.8% 2.5% 2.6% 2.2% Interest income ................... 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Income before income taxes ........... 0.4% 5.0% 0.3% 1.3% 4.5% Income tax provision ................. 0.1% 2.0% 0.2% 0.5% 1.8% Net income ........................... 0.3% 3.0% 0.1% 0.8% 2.7% Consolidated net product sales and contract revenues increased 31.7% for the quarter ended September 30, 1996, when compared to the corresponding quarter of 1995. For the nine month period of 1996, the sales increase was 42.1% when compared to the same three quarters of 1995. The quarterly increase is attributable to increased sales at all locations with the telecommunications products at the Company's Austron and Efratom subsidiaries being the largest portion of the increase. The nine month increase is also partially due to the acquisition of Efratom on March 17, 1995. Contract revenues as a component of total revenues are not significant. Cost of products sold and contract revenues as a percentage of product sales for the quarter ended September 30, 1996, was 62.0%, compared with 60.3% for the corresponding quarter of 1995. For the nine month period of 1996, cost of products sold as a percentage of sales was 60.9% compared with 57.5% for the corresponding period of 1995. Price changes and the mix of telecommunication products sold in 1996 contributed to the increase in cost of products sold and contract revenue compared to the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 1995. Selling expense increased by $235,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 1996 over the similar period in 1995, due mainly to additional commissions on increased sales volume. However, sales expense as a percentage of product sales decreased to 12.0% for the quarter ended September 30, 1996 from 14.6% for the corresponding quarter of 1995, due to a larger sales base. For the nine month period ended September 30, 1996, the increase in selling expense of $1,762,000 over the corresponding period of 1995 is largely attributable to the acquisition of Efratom on March 17, 1995. Product development expense as a percentage of product sales decreased to 7.7% for the quarter ended September 30, 1996, compared with 10.5% for the corresponding quarter of 1995 due to an increased sales base and the efficiencies gained by combining Company's Bancomm and Timing divisions at the end of 1995. The nine month period ended September 30, 1996, was $617,000 over the corresponding period of 1995 due mainly to the acquisition of Efratom on March 17, 1995. General and administrative expense increased by $833,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 1996, over the corresponding period of 1995. This increase is largely due to additional charges, resulting from the Company's acquisition of Efratom, personnel, insurance, consulting, and post retirement benefits in the current quarter period. -9- 10 For the nine month period ended September 30, 1996, the differential over the corresponding period of 1995 is due largely to the acquisition of Efratom on March 17, 1995. Interest expense increased by $53,000 for the quarter ended September 30, 1996, to $530,000 when compared to the corresponding quarter of 1995. The borrowing level at September 30, 1996 was $20.4 million, while the corresponding borrowing level at September 30, 1995 was $21.3 million. Net income as a percentage of net sales increased to 2.7% in the current quarter from 0.8% in the same quarter of 1995. The additional volume and control of expenses accounted for the differential. The common and common equivalent shares for the nine months ended September 30, 1996 were affected by the shares issued to Ball Corporation for the acquisition of Efratom on March 17, 1995 and, to a lesser extent by the exercise of stock options adding to outstanding shares. Liquidity and Capital Resources Accounts receivable, including accounts receivable unbilled, increased at September 30, 1996 to $16,931,000 from $13,638,000 at December 31, 1995. The increase is due to larger shipments in the September 30, 1996 quarter over the December quarter of 1995. Inventories decreased from $20,161,000 at December 31, 1995, to $17,803,000 at September 30, 1996 as a result of larger September shipments and an effort to reduce inventory. Accounts payable increased from $5,155,000 at December 31, 1995, to $6,186,000 at September 30, 1996, in part, as a result of preparation for larger sales volume. At September 30, 1996, the Company had working capital of $27,766,000 and a current ratio of 3.52:1. This compares to working capital of $12,310,000 and a current ratio of 1.51:1 at December 31, 1995. On September 27, 1996, Datum completed the restructuring of its debt and added a new partner, the Prudential Insurance Company of America, to its current relationship of over twenty years with Wells Fargo Bank. The agreements provide for an aggregate credit availability of $30,000,000. The Prudential portion of the credit facility is $18,000,000 and includes the following: (i) $6,000,000 of Series A senior secured promissory notes to mature September 27, 2000, bearing interest at the rate of 9.07% on the unpaid principal, payable quarterly, with the principal re-paid in equal installments of $1,500,000 on March 27 and September 27 of each year, commencing March 27, 1999, and (ii) $12,000,000 of Series B senior secured promissory notes to mature September 27, 2003, bearing interest at the rate of 10.25% on the unpaid principal, payable quarterly, with the principal re-paid in equal installments of $2,000,000 on March 27 and September 27 of each year, commencing March 27, 2001. In addition, Datum issued to Prudential common stock purchase warrants for the purchase of 175,000 shares of common stock at a purchase price per share of $11.50. Under the Wells Fargo Bank agreement effective September 27, 1996, the Company was extended a two-year revolving line of credit not to exceed the principal amount of $12,000,000 bearing interest at the Bank's prime rate or at LIBOR plus 2.75%. Under both agreements, the Company is required to maintain certain financial ratios, limit other indebtedness and may not pay dividends. Other restrictions include limitations on the amounts of leases and capital expenditures that may be incurred. The Company believes that its existing cash balances, funds expected to be generated from operations and borrowings under its loan agreements with Prudential and Wells Fargo, will provide the Company with sufficient funds to finance its operations for at least the next 12 months. However, the Company may require, or may otherwise seek, additional funds to support its working capital requirements or for other purposes and may seek to raise such additional funds through public or private equity and/or debit financings or from other sources. No assurance can be given that additional financing will be available or that, if available, such financing will be obtainable on terms favorable to the Company. -10- 11 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 1 and Items 3 through 5 have been omitted because the related information is either inapplicable or has been previously reported. Item 2. Changes in Securities (c) On September 27, 1996, the Company issued Notes to The Prudential Insurance Company of America ("Prudential"). The Notes require the Company to pay interest at a rate of 9.07% on Series A Notes and 10.25% on Series B Notes and require the Company to repay the principal of the Notes on or before September 27, 2000 on Series A Notes and September 27, 2003 on Series B Notes. As part of the same transaction, the Company also issued warrants to purchase Common Stock of the Company, exercisable at $11.50 per share. As consideration for the issuance of the Notes and warrants, the Company received $17.50 from Prudential. The foregoing transaction was completed without registration under the Securities Act of 1933 in reliance upon Section 4(2) of said Act for transactions not involving a public offering, among others, on the basis that such transaction did not involve any public offering and the purchasers were sophisticated and had access to the kind of information registration would provide. Broker commissions, in the form of a finders fee, in the amount of $180,000 were paid in connection with the foregoing transaction. Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K (a) Exhibit No. Description ----------- ----------- 10.21.1 First Amendment to Consulting Agreement, dated as of March 1, 1996, between Louis B. Horwitz and the Registrant. 10.30.5 Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of September 27, 1996, by and between the Registrant and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association. 10.36 Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 27, 1996, by and between The Prudential Insurance Company of America and the Registrant. 10.37 Common Stock Purchase Warrant, dated September 27, 1996. 10.38 Series A Note, dated September 27, 1996, in favor of The Prudential Insurance Company of America. 10.39 Series B Note, dated September 27, 1996, in favor of The Prudential Insurance Company of America. 27.3 Financial Data Schedule (b) No current reports on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter covered by this report. -11- 12 Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. DATUM INC. /s/ Louis B. Horwitz Date November 12, 1996 - --------------------------------------------- ------------------------- Louis B. Horwitz, President /s/ David A. Young Date November 12, 1996 - --------------------------------------------- ------------------------- David A. Young, Chief Financial Officer -12- 13 EXHIBIT INDEX Sequentially Numbered Exhibit No. Description Page - ----------- ----------- ---- 10.21.1 First Amendment to Consulting Agreement, dated as of March 1, 1996, between Louis B. Horwitz and the Registrant. 10.30.5 Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of September 27, 1996, by and between the Registrant and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association. 10.36 Note and Warrant Purchase Agreement, dated as of September 27, 1996, by and between The Prudential Insurance Company of America and the Registrant. 10.37 Common Stock Purchase Warrant, dated September 27, 1996. 10.38 Series A Note, dated September 27, 1996, in favor of The Prudential Insurance Company of America. 10.39 Series B Note, dated September 27, 1996, in favor of The Prudential Insurance Company of America. 27.3 Financial Data Schedule -13-