Exhibit 13 ANNUAL REPORT 1997 CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS, INC. To Our Stockholders: Fiscal 1997 was a year of record sales for Cambridge SoundWorks. Our sales increase of 18% came in part because we added new stores, relocated existing stores and instituted an aggressive plan that resulted in significant "comp store" sales increases. Other initiatives in our ongoing program to expand sales included our sales of an OEM powered subwoofer to IBM. 1997 was also an outstanding year for new product introductions, with seven new speaker models introduced at a New York press conference in April 1997. With these new models, in conjunction with our existing lines, Cambridge SoundWorks now covers all the major segments of the home hi fi, multimedia and car stereo speaker markets. We also plan to greatly expand our production facilities by opening a manufacturing factory in China. This high-volume factory will allow us to deliver very large quantities of our multimedia speakers and other products. 1997 also marked the beginning of a very important new partnership with Creative Technology Ltd., the creators of Sound Blaster-Registered Trademark- sound cards and the world's leading manufacturer of multimedia computer products. Record Sales. Net sales for Fiscal 1997 increased 18% to $51.3 million compared to $43.6 million for the same 12 month period last year. New Stores, 15.3% "Comp Store" Sales Increase. In Fiscal 1997, we opened five new Factory-Direct stores, and relocated four stores. We opened new Factory-Direct stores in the Westfarms Mall in Farmington, CT; the Solomon Pond Mall in Marlboro, MA; The Maine Mall in South Portland, ME; the Stoneridge Mall in Pleasanton, CA; and The Great Mall in Milpitas, CA. Relocated stores include the Concord, CA stand-alone store moving to the Sun Valley Mall in Concord, CA; the downtown San Francisco store on Van Ness moving one block to a much larger (4,000 sq. ft.), more visible location; the Danvers, MA stand-alone store moving to the North Shore Shopping Center in Peabody, MA; and the Burlington, MA stand-alone store moving to the Burlington Mall, Burlington, MA. These store relocations, and an aggressive retail and direct response promotional program during the holiday selling season, combined to result in a same-store sales increase of 15.3% for 1997 versus 1996. In addition, we recently opened a new store in The Village at Corte Madera in Marin County, California. Our store strategy is based on the success of Cambridge SoundWorks' current mall and high-traffic locations. These stores focus on home stereo, car stereo, home theater and multimedia products, presenting them in a simple, uncluttered layout that emphasizes both the quality of the products as well as Factory-Direct savings. New Products. At an April 1997 press conference in New York, we introduced seven new products, including one that we feel will have a significant impact on the Company, as well as the multimedia speaker industry -- PCWorksL. A compact, amplified subwoofer/satellite speaker system, PCWorks is the most affordable product we (or, we believe, any company) has ever offered that reproduces true high-performance, wide-range sound, including outstanding bass response. Priced at $99.99, complete with speaker stands and an in-line remote volume control, PCWorks should open new markets to the Company, especially in light of our new distribution agreement with Creative Technology Ltd. [ART] Our new MovieWorks 5.1 system with MultiPole surround speakers. We also introduced new surround sound speaker products in April of '97. The Surround-Registered Trademark- 5.1 and The Surround II 5.1 are the first speakers using our new MultiPoleL technology that allows the user to switch between "dipole" and "bipole" operation. This flexibility makes the two speaker models the ideal choice for use in the surround channels of home theater systems that employ Dolby Digital-Registered Trademark- 5.1 technology. MovieWorksL 5.1 is a complete high-performance surround sound speaker package that includes shielded main speakers, a high-output center speaker, a high-performance powered subwoofer, and The Surround 5.1 surround speakers. We also introduced MovieWorks IV, an affordable surround sound speaker system suitable for use in home theater systems or with multimedia computers. Our first car stereo speaker models, the CS5 and FS502, were also introduced. We expect significant revenue contributions from these new products in Fiscal 1998. CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS, INC. IBM Subwoofer. In Fiscal 1997 we contracted with IBM to design and manufacture a powered subwoofer for use with their Aptiva S series of multimedia computers. This was the result of our ongoing program to pursue OEM business in the multimedia computer field. New Factory In China. In order to meet the growing demand for our multimedia speakers and other products, we plan to open a high-capacity production facility in the Guangdong Province of China in January of 1998. This new facility will be capable of high-volume, low-overhead production that will allow us to compete in the field of multimedia computer products. They will also allow us to reduce costs of certain of our existing home stereo, car stereo and home theater products. Partnership With Creative Technology Ltd. In February 1997, Cambridge SoundWorks agreed to sell approximately 20% of the Company to Creative Technology Ltd. of Singapore. As a result of Creative Technology's investment, Cambridge SoundWorks is creating a complete line of multimedia speakers, and they have become the exclusive worldwide distributor of all Cambridge SoundWorks multimedia speakers. Creative Technology is the world's leading producer of advanced multimedia products and peripherals for personal computers. Its Sound Blaster-Registered Trademark- audio card which allows a personal computer to generate sound, is installed in nearly 30 million computers, or 75 percent of the PC audio systems in the world, and is carried in more than 40,000 retail outlets worldwide. Cambridge SoundWorks has created two complete lines of speakers: - - The Creative-Registered Trademark- line consists of affordable, high-value desktop speakers. - - The Cambridge SoundWorks line consists of high-performance bi-amplified subwoofer/satellite speaker systems, including PCWorks, SoundWorks and MicroWorks. The two companies will also work together to create other innovative products for multimedia, to be manufactured by Cambridge SoundWorks. American Express Catalog. In Fiscal 1997, the Company entered into an agreement with the American Express company, wherein Cambridge SoundWorks speakers and systems would be included in catalogs mailed to American Express card holders. The first catalogs were mailed in early Fiscal 1998. Critical Reviews. The Company's products continue to attract the favorable attention of the industry's critics. A small sampling: - - Boot magazine described our PCWorks speaker system, "...pure acoustic heaven...delivering some of the cleanest sounds you can get for less than 100 bucks. You'll be hard pressed to find a better set of speakers for twice the price." - - Computer Gaming World magazine describes PCWorks saying, "...a speaker system for $100 that should make some $250 systems nervous...Cambridge has created what may be the shape of things to come. A set of speakers for your PC that will more than fill the bill, and not crimp your budget." - - PC magazine says about our MicroWorks system, "The only speakers you'll ever need. The line between quality sound-system speakers and PC multimedia speakers is about to vanish thanks to the MicroWorks system from Cambridge SoundWorks. These speakers are equally at home as high-end PC speakers or as room-filling stereo speakers....If you're looking for excellent sound at a good price, the MicroWorks is worth looking at and listening to." - - PC World says about MicroWorks, "The first time I heard the heavy- duty sounds pumped out by the MicroWorks speakers, I assumed they were powered by testosterone rather than electricity...I haven't heard better speakers at this price." - - Stereo Review magazine describes our Tower II speaker system by saying, "Excellent...first-rate...gut-wrenching bass...the price is right." More New Products On The Way. In addition to the products mentioned, the company intends to continue to introduce new products and new product categories. As we enter Fiscal 1998, we are looking forward to continued growth. BEST REGARDS, Thomas J. DeVesto President, CEO CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS, INC. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA The following information, except for the year ended July 2, 1995, has been derived from financial statements which have been audited by Arthur Andersen LLP, independent public accountants and their report is included elsewhere herein. The following data, insofar as it relates to the year ended July 2, 1995, has been derived from unaudited financial data, which in the opinion of management, includes all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the year. The data set forth below should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto included herein and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. SIX MONTHS YEAR ENDED INCOME STATEMENT DATA: YEAR ENDED ENDED 7/2/95 YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED (IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA) 12/31/94 7/2/95 (UNAUDITED) 6/30/96 6/29/97 - ------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net sales........................................ $ 19,432 $ 15,015 $ 26,928 $ 43,585 $ 51,285 Cost of goods sold............................... 10,133 8,697 15,043 25,872 30,965 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Gross profit................................... 9,299 6,318 11,885 17,713 20,320 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Sales and marketing expenses..................... 6,890 5,830 10,406 14,254 18,320 General and administrative expenses.............. 1,617 1,182 2,197 2,062 2,218 Engineering and development expenses............. 669 404 761 679 587 Total expenses................................. 9,176 7,416 13,364 16,995 21,125 ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Income (loss) from operations.................. 123 (1,098) (1,479) 718 (805) Interest income (expense), net................... 182 10 150 (301) (220) ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Income (loss) before provision (benefit) for taxes........................................ 305 (1,088) (1,329) 417 (1,025) Provision (benefit) for income taxes............. 98 (435) (558) 167 (410) ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net income (loss).............................. $ 207 $ (653) $ (771) $ 250 (615) ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Net income (loss) per common and common equivalent share............................. $ .08 $ (.23) $ (.27) $ .09 $ (.19) ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Weighed average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding.................. 2,461 2,873 2,870 2,922 3,194 Dividends per common share....................... -- -- -- -- -- Balance Sheet Data: Working capital................................ $ 9,539 $ 8,363 $ 8,363 $ 7,912 $ 11,079 Total Assets................................... 15,947 15,029 15,029 18,130 21,098 Total Stockholders' Equity..................... 11,703 11,108 11,108 11,361 15,384 2 CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS, INC. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS The Company's Common Stock is traded on the Nasdaq National Market System under the symbol HIFI. The following table sets forth the range of high and low selling prices for the Common Stock of the Company from April 13, 1994 (the date the Company's Common Stock commenced trading on Nasdaq) for the fiscal periods indicated, as reported on the Nasdaq National Market. This information reflects inter-dealer prices, without retail mark-up, mark-down, or commission and may not necessarily reflect actual transactions. Fiscal 1994 High Low - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Second Quarter (from April 13, 1994)...................................... $ 8.50 $ 7.125 Third Quarter............................................................. $ 8.750 $ 5.875 Fourth Quarter............................................................ $ 9.875 $ 4.875 Fiscal 1995 High Low - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- First Quarter............................................................. $ 6.75 $ 3.375 Second Quarter............................................................ $ 7.625 $ 4.875 Fiscal 1996 High Low - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- First Quarter............................................................. $ 7.75 $ 4.75 Second Quarter............................................................ $ 6.00 $ 4.25 Third Quarter............................................................. $ 6.375 $ 3.625 Fourth Quarter............................................................ $ 4.625 $ 3.25 Fiscal 1997 High Low - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- First Quarter............................................................. $ 4.75 $ 3.25 Second Quarter............................................................ $ 7.125 $ 3.375 Third Quarter............................................................. $ 5.875 $ 3.375 Fourth Quarter............................................................ $ 5.50 $ 4.625 On September 12, 1997, there were 73 record holders of the Company's Common Stock. The Company believes the actual number of beneficial owners of the Common Stock is greater than the stated number of holders of record because a large number of the shares of the Company's Common Stock is held in custodial or nominee accounts for the benefit of persons other than the record holder. The Company has never paid a dividend on its Common Stock and does not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future. 3 CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS, INC. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Results of Operations The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, selected income statement data expressed as percentages of net sales. YEAR ENDED SIX MONTHS YEAR YEAR YEAR DECEMBER 31, ENDED ENDED ENDED ENDED 1994 7/2/95 7/2/95 6/30/96 6/29/97 (UNAUDITED) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net sales................................................... 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Cost of goods sold.......................................... 52.1 57.9 55.9 59.4 60.4 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gross profit.............................................. 47.9 42.1 44.1 40.6 39.6 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sales and marketing expenses................................ 35.5 38.8 38.6 32.7 35.7 General and administrative expenses......................... 8.3 7.9 8.2 4.7 4.3 Engineering and development expenses........................ 3.5 2.7 2.8 1.6 1.2 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total expenses............................................ 47.3 49.4 49.6 39.0 41.2 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income (loss) from operations............................. .6 (7.3) (5.5) 1.6 (1.6) Interest income (expense), net.............................. 1.0 0.0 .6 (.6) (.4) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes. 1.6 (7.3) (4.9) 1.0 (2.0) Provision (benefit) for income taxes........................ .5 (2.9) (2.1) .4 (.8) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net income (loss)......................................... 1.1% (4.4)% (2.8% .6% (1.2)% Year Ended June 29, 1997 Compared with Year Ended June 30, 1996 Net sales for the twelve month period increased from $43.6 million in 1996 to $51.3 million in 1997, an increase of 18%. The increase in net sales was due primarily to the 45% increase in retail store sales. The Company continued its strategy of retail expansion by adding five new stores during 1997, three in New England and two in Northern California. The Company relocated four other retail stores to high traffic mall locations and closed two retail stores in Northern California in 1997. The Company had 26 retail stores at June 29, 1997, 18 in New England and eight in Northern California. Wholesale sales decreased 23% due to sales inactivity with Best Buy Co. Inc. (Best Buy). During 1997, the Company entered into an agreement with Creative Technology, Ltd. and began shipments under this agreement late in the fourth quarter of 1997. Catalog sales decreased, due in part to shifts in sales to the Company's retail stores. Retail, catalog and wholesale sales accounted for 69%, 12% and 19% of net sales for the year ended June 29, 1997, respectively. For the year ended June 30, 1996, retail, catalog and wholesale sales accounted for 55%, 16% and 29% of net sales, respectively. Sales of products manufactured by the Company accounted for 61%, and sales of stereo components manufactured by other companies accounted for 39% of net sales for the year ended June 29, 1997. For the year ended June 30, 1996, sales of products manufactured by the Company accounted for 72%, and sales of stereo components manufactured by other companies accounted for 28% of net sales. The increase in sales of stereo components manufactured by other companies increased as a percentage of sales due primarily to the decrease in wholesale sales during 1997. The Company's gross margin decreased from 40.6% for the year ended June 30, 1996, to 39.6% for the year ended June 29, 1997. The increase in retail store sales, which have lower overall margins than catalog sales, and retail pricing competition particularly with stereo components manufactured by other companies, had a negative impact on the Company's gross margin. The Company does not expect a significant change in gross margin as the Company adds retail stores and as wholesale sales increase at their projected levels. Sales and marketing expenses increased from $14.3 million for the year ended June 30, 1996 (32.7% of net sales) to $18.3 million (35.7% of net sales) for the year ended June 29, 1997. The hiring of additional retail store personnel, and increased advertising and retail store operating costs, accounted for a substantial portion of the increase. General and administrative expenses for the year increased from $2.1 million (4.7% of net sales) in 1996 to $2.2 million (4.3% of net sales) in 1997. Engineering and development expenses for the year decreased from $680,000 (1.6% of net sales) in 1996 to $587,000 (1.2% of net sales) in 1997. Interest expense of $220,000 and $301,000 for the years ended June 29, 1997 and June 30, 1996 results from the Company's use of its line of credit. The Company's effective income tax rate for the years ended June 29, 1997 and June 30, 1996 was 40.0%. The Company incurred a net loss of $615,000 for the year ended June 29, 1997 compared to net income for the year ended June 30, 1996 of $251,000. The decrease in net income resulted primarily from sales inactivity in the fourth quarter with Best Buy and, due to the timing of orders, from Creative Technology, Ltd., the Company's new multimedia partner. Year Ended June 30, 1996 Compared with Year Ended July 2, 1995 Net sales for the twelve month period increased from $26.9 million in 1995 to $43.6 million in 1996, an increase of 62%. The increase in net sales was due primarily to the Company's continuing strategy of retail and wholesale expansion, which included shipments in connection with an exclusive reseller agreement with Best Buy. The Company opened six retail stores, including five stores in New England and one in Northern California, bringing the total number of retail stores to 23 at the year ended June 30, 1996. Catalog sales decreased, due in part to shifts in sales to the Company's retail stores. Retail, catalog and wholesale sales accounted for 55%, 16% and 29% of net sales for the year ended June 30, 1996, respectively. For the year ended July 2, 1995, retail, catalog and wholesale sales accounted for 55%, 32% and 13% of net sales, respectively. Sales of products manufactured by the Company accounted for 72%, and sales of stereo components manufactured by other companies accounted for 28% of net sales for the year ended June 30, 1996. For the year ended July 2, 1995, sales of products manufactured by the Company accounted for 69%, and sales of stereo components manufactured by other companies accounted for 31% of net sales. The increase in products manufactured by the company as a percentage of net sales results from the expansion of its wholesale channels of distribution. The Company's gross margin decreased from 44.1% for the year ended July 2, 1995, to 40.6% for the year ended June 30, 1996. The increase in retail store sales, which have lower overall margins than catalog sales, retail pricing competition particularly with stereo components manufactured by other companies, and the increased sales volume in the wholesale expansion had a negative impact on the Company's gross margin. The Company does not expect a significant change in gross margin as the Company adds retail stores and as wholesale sales increase at their projected levels. 4 CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS, INC. Sales and marketing expenses increased from $10.4 million for the year ended July 2, 1995 (38.6% of net sales) to $14.3 million (32.7% of net sales) for the year ended June 30, 1996. The hiring of additional retail store personnel and retail store operating costs, along with selling costs associated with the Company's wholesale division accounted for a substantial portion of the increase. General and administrative expenses for the twelve month period decreased from $2.2 million (8.2% of net sales) for 1995 to $2.1 million (4.7% of net sales) in 1996. Engineering and development expenses for the twelve month period decreased from $761,000 (2.8% of net sales) in 1995 to $680,000 (1.6% of net sales) in 1996. Interest income amounted to $165,000 in 1995 from investments in United States Treasury Securities purchased with the net proceeds of the Company's initial public offering, which was completed in April 1994. Interest expense of $301,000 for the year ended June 30, 1996 results from the Company's use of its line of credit. The Company's effective income tax rate for the year ended June 30, 1996 was 40.0% as compared to 41.9% for the year ended July 2, 1995. The Company posted net income for the year ended June 30, 1996 of $251,000 (.6% of net sales), compared to a net loss of $771,000 (2.8% of net sales) for the year ended July 2, 1995. The increase in net income resulted primarily from the Company's ability to increase sales in its retail and wholesale divisions with a minimal increase to operating expense. Year Ended July 2, 1995 Compared with Year Ended December 31, 1994 Net sales for the twelve month period increased from $19.4 million for the year ended December 31, 1994 to $26.9 million for the year ended July 2, 1995, an increase of 39%. The increase in net sales was due primarily to the opening of new retail stores and initial shipments in connection with an exclusive reseller agreement with Best Buy. Catalog sales decreased due in part to shifts in sales to the Company's retail stores. In February 1995, the Company announced the signing of a definitive sales agreement with Best Buy. The Company's products became available in more than 200 Best Buy stores by July 2, 1995. The gross margin on sales of the Company's speakers to Best Buy is significantly lower than on sales of the Company's speakers through its catalog or at its Company-owned retail stores. However, operating expenses as a percentage of net sales are significantly lower on the Company's sales to Best Buy than on its catalog and retail store sales. Retail, catalog and wholesale sales accounted for 55%, 32%, and 13% of net sales for the year ended July 2, 1995, respectivley. For the year ended December 31, 1994, retail stores accounted for 52%, and catalog sales accounted for 48% of net sales. Sales of products manufactured by the Company accounted for 69%, and sales of stereo components manufactured by other companies accounted for 31% of net sales for the year ended July 2, 1995. For the year ended December 31, 1994, sales of products manufactured by the Company accounted for 62%, and sales of stereo components manufactured by other companies accounted for 38% of net sales. The increase in sales of products manufactured by the Company as a percentage of net sales results from the initial shipments under the exclusive reseller agreement with Best Buy. The Company's gross margin decreased from 47.9% for the year December 31, 1994, to 44.1% for the year ended July 2, 1995, due to the increase in retail store sales and the initial wholesale shipments, which have lower overall margins than catalog sales. Sales and marketing expenses increased from $6.9 million for the year ended December 31, 1994 (35.5% of net sales) to $10.4 million (38.6% of net sales) for the year ended July 2, 1995. The hiring of additional personnel, increased advertising expenses, and amortization of pre-opening costs associated with the Company's entrance into the West Coast region late in 1994 accounted for a substantial portion of the increase. General and administrative expenses increased from $1.6 million for the year ended December 31, 1994 (8.3% of net sales) to $2.2 million (8.2% of net sales) for the year ended July 2, 1995. Professional fees, insurance and overhead expenses associated with the Company's retail expansion have resulted in a substantial portion of the increase in general and administrative expenses. Engineering and development expenses increased from $669,000 (3.5% of net sales) for the year ended December 31, 1994 to $761,000 (2.8% of net sales) for the year ended July 2, 1995. Interest income of $182,000 for the year ended December 31, 1994 and $165,000 for the year ended July 2, 1995 resulted from investments in United States Treasury Securities purchased with the net proceeds of the Company's initial public offering, which was completed in April 1994. The Company's effective income tax rate increased to 41.9% for the year ended July 2, 1995 from 32.1% for the year ended December 31, 1994. The Company reported net income for the year ended December 31, 1994 of $207,000 (1.1% of net sales), compared to a net loss of $771,000 (2.8% of net sales) for the year ended July 2, 1995. The decrease in net income resulted primarily from a decrease in the Company's gross margin as noted above, and the amortization of pre-opening costs associated with the Company's entrance into the West Coast region late in calendar 1994. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Prior to 1994, the Company financed its growth primarily from cash generated from operations and seasonal bank borrowings. In April 1994, the Company completed an initial public offering which generated net proceeds to the Company of $9,935,000. A portion of the proceeds, $4,212,334 was used to purchase fixed assets and leasehold improvements for the Company's new retail stores and its new manufacturing, warehousing and administrative office facilities in Newton, Massachusetts. With the introduction of wholesale sales in March 1995, and the continued expansion of retail stores, total inventories increased from $2.4 million at April 1994 to $14.8 million at June 1997. In April 1995, the Company obtained a demand discretionary line of credit with a bank in order to finance its increased investment in inventories and support continued sales growth. Advances are made against the line based on a lending formula on receivables and inventory. The line of credit is secured by all the Company's assets with interest payable at the bank's base rate (8.5% at June 29, 1997) plus 1/4%. As of June 29, 1997 subsequent amendments to the agreement increased the maximum borrowings under the line of credit to $8 million. The Company had $3.7 million in excess availability on the line of credit at June 29, 1997. The Company believes that its resources are adequate to fund its operations through the end of fiscal 1998. CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 contains certain safe harbors regarding forward-looking statements. From time to time, information provided by the Company or statements made by its directors, officers, or employees may contain "forward-looking" information which involve risk and uncertainties. Any statements in this report that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements (including, but not limited to, statements concerning the characteristics and growth of the Company's market and customers, the Company's objectives and plans for future operations, possible aquisitions, and the Company's expected liquidity and capital resources). Such forward-looking statements are based on a number of assumptions and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and accordingly, actual results could differ materially. Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to: the continued and future acceptance of the Company's products and services; the rate of growth in the industries of the Company's customers; the presence of competitors with greater technical, marketing and financial resources; the Company's ability to promptly and effectively respond to technological changes which meet evolving customer needs; capacity and supply constraints or difficulties; and the Company's ability to successfully integrate new operations. 5 CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS, INC. BALANCE SHEETS ASSETS JUNE 30, 1996 JUNE, 29 1997 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CURRENT ASSETS: Cash............................................................................. $ 87,421 $ 58,043 Accounts receivable, net......................................................... 2,431,670 719,855 Income tax refund receivable..................................................... -- 404,434 Inventories...................................................................... 11,405,352 14,816,618 Prepaid expenses................................................................. 187,247 181,150 Deferred tax asset............................................................... 570,000 613,653 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Current Assets............................................................. 14,681,690 16,793,753 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, AT COST: Production equipment and tooling................................................. 407,925 580,192 Office equipment and furniture................................................... 1,148,610 1,367,080 Leasehold improvements........................................................... 2,544,495 3,938,224 Motor vehicles................................................................... 180,290 250,252 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4,281,320 6,135,748 Less Accumulated depreciation and amortization................................... 1,135,478 1,995,287 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Property and Equipment..................................................... 3,145,842 4,140,461 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OTHER ASSETS....................................................................... 302,880 163,990 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Assets..................................................................... $ 18,130,412 $ 21,098,204 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CURRENT LIABILITIES: Borrowings under line of credit.................................................. $ 3,395,557 $ 1,915,713 Accounts payable................................................................. 2,123,773 2,148,399 Accrued expenses................................................................. 979,689 914,978 Customer prepayments and other current liabilities............................... 270,707 735,279 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Current Liabilities...................................................... 6,769,726 5,714,369 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMMITMENTS (Notes 5, 8 and 9) STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: Preferred stock, no par value-- Authorized -- 2,000,000 shares................................................. -- -- Common stock, no par value-- Authorized -- 10,000,000 shares Issued and outstanding 2,889,399 shares and 3,803,027 shares at June 30, 1996 and June 29, 1997, respectively.................................. 10,346,710 14,984,557 Retained earnings................................................................ 1,013,976 399,278 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Stockholders' Equity..................................................... 11,360,686 15,383,835 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity......................................... $ 18,130,412 $ 21,098,204 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 6 CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS, INC. STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS YEAR ENDED SIX MONTHS YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, ENDED JULY 2, JULY 2, JUNE 30, JUNE 29, 1994 1995 1995 1996 1997 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (UNAUDITED) NET SALES............................ $ 19,431,892 $ 15,014,837 $ 26,927,699 $ 43,585,017 $ 51,285,380 COST OF GOODS SOLD................... 10,133,001 8,696,852 15,043,196 25,871,582 30,965,293 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gross profit....................... 9,298,891 6,317,985 11,884,503 17,713,435 20,320,087 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SALES AND MARKETING EXPENSES......... 6,890,254 5,829,589 10,406,100 14,253,742 18,320,541 GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES........................... 1,616,323 1,182,245 2,196,623 2,061,351 2,217,765 ENGINEERING AND DEVELOPMENT EXPENSES........................... 669,179 403,773 760,590 679,637 586,901 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total expenses..................... 9,175,756 7,415,607 13,363,313 16,994,730 21,125,207 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income (loss) from operations...... 123,135 (1,097,622) (1,478,810) 718,705 (805,120) INTEREST INCOME...................... 187,241 23,078 164,735 -- -- INTEREST EXPENSE..................... (5,225) (13,325) (15,343) (300,870) (219,578) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes........ 305,151 (1,087,869) (1,329,418) 417,835 (1,024,698) PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES.............................. 98,000 (435,000) (558,000) 167,000 $ (410,000) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net income (loss).................. $ 207,151 $ (652,869) $ (771,418) $ 250,835 $ (614,698) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net Income (Loss) per Common and Common Equivalent Share............ $ .08 $ (.23) $ (.27) $ .09 $ (.19) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Weighted Average Number of Common and Common Equivallent Shares outstanding........................ 2,461,169 2,872,617 2,869,626 2,922,323 3,193,692 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY COMMON STOCK TOTAL --------------------------- RETAINED STOCKHOLDERS' SHARES AMOUNT EARNINGS EQUITY - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance, December 31, 1993................ 1,456,580 334,750 1,208,859 1,543,609 Initial public offering of common stock, net of issuance costs of $1,344,793... 1,410,000 9,935,207 -- 9,935,207 Exercise of stock options............... 5,000 16,800 -- 16,800 Net income.............................. -- -- 207,151 207,151 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance, December 31, 1994................ 2,871,580 10,286,757 1,416,010 11,702,767 Exercise of stock options............... 17,244 57,940 -- 57,940 Net loss................................ -- -- (652,869) (652,869) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance, July 2, 1995..................... 2,888,824 10,344,697 763,141 11,107,838 Exercise of stock options............... 575 2,013 -- 2,013 Net income.............................. -- -- 250,835 250,835 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance, June 30, 1996.................... 2,889,399 $ 10,346,710 $ 1,013,976 $ 11,360,686 Issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs of $156,649...................... 912,294 4,632,895 -- 4,632,895 Exercise of stock options............... 1,334 4,952 -- 4,952 Net loss................................ -- -- (614,698) (614,698) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance, June 29, 1997.................... $ 3,803,027 $ 14,984,557 $ 399,278 $ 15,383,835 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 7 CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS, INC. STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS YEAR ENDED SIX MONTHS YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, ENDED JULY 2, JULY 2, JUNE 30, JUNE 29, 1994 1995 1995 1996 1997 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (UNAUDITED) CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income (loss)........................ $ 207,151 $ (652,869) $ (771,418) $ 250,835 $ (614,698) Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities-- Depreciation and amortization.......... 276,915 286,482 499,888 744,009 1,096,147 Deferred (prepaid) income taxes........ 233,000 (308,000) 100,000 (284,000) (43,653) Changes in current assets and liabilities-- Accounts receivable, net.............. (312,583) (427,164) (692,644) (1,628,623) 1,711,815 Income tax refund receivable.......... (667,000) 286,072 (380,928) 380,928 (404,434) Inventories........................... (5,761,353) (2,189,452) (7,165,942) (881,725) (3,411,266) Prepaid expenses...................... (148,824) 164,622 207,569 (70,038) 6,097 Preopening costs...................... (717,719) 560,114 (157,605) 157,605 -- Accounts payable...................... 2,192,488 (6,161) 2,304,890 (1,205,555) 24,626 Accrued expenses...................... 145,121 (131,269) 172,171 496,513 (64,711) Customer prepayments and other current liabilities.......................... 59,575 (185,085) (13,943) 161,589 464,572 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash used in operating activities........................ (4,493,229) (2,602,710) (5,897,962) (1,878,462) (1,235,505) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Purchases of property and equipment...... (2,136,742) (850,943) (2,698,048) (1,224,649) (2,090,766) Increase in other assets................. (46,800) (15,830) (54,156) (223,923) 138,890 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net cash used in investing activities........................ (2,183,542) (866,773) (2,752,204) (1,448,572) (1,951,876) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Borrowings under line of credit, net..... -- -- -- 3,395,557 (1,479,844) Repayment of capital lease obligation.... (47,812) -- (42,345) -- -- Sale of common stock, net of issuance costs................................... 9,935,207 -- -- -- 4,632,895 Exercise of stock options................ 16,800 57,940 74,740 2,013 4,952 Net cash provided by financing activities............................ 9,904,195 57,940 32,395 3,397,570 3,158,003 NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH............ 3,227,424 (3,411,543) (8,617,771) 70,536 (29,378) CASH, BEGINNING OF PERIOD.................. 201,004 3,428,428 8,634,656 16,885 87,421 CASH, END OF PERIOD........................ $3,428,428 $ 16,885 $ 16,885 $ 87,421 $ 58,043 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Cash paid during the period for-- Income taxes............................ $ 561,563 $ 77,500 $ 157,500 $ 145,500 $ 66,100 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest................................ $ 5,225 $ 13,325 $ 14,490 $ 276,454 $ 233,257 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 8 CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS, INC. Notes to Financial Statements (Including Data Applicable to Unaudited Periods) Note 1 Operations and Significant Accounting Policies Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc. (the Company) was organized in 1988. The Company designs and manufactures speakers for stereo, home theater and multimedia computers. The Company markets its products and sells other audio and video components through its mail-order catalog, Company-owned retail stores and other methods of distribution, including large retail chains throughout the United States. The accompanying financial statements reflect the application of certain accounting policies described in this note and elsewhere in the accompanying notes to financial statements. The preparation of these 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 and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. (a) Change in Fiscal Year On March 14, 1995, the Company's Board of Directors approved a change in the Company's fiscal year. The Company's fiscal year ends on the Sunday nearest the end of June. Included in the accompanying financial statements are unaudited statements of income and cash flows for the year ended July 2, 1995. These financial statements have been prepared on a basis consistent with those of audited periods. (b) Credit Card Policy The Company generally does not extend credit to catalog and Company-owned retail store customers, except through third-party credit cards, including its branded Cambridge SoundWorks credit card. Credit under these accounts is extended by third parties, and accordingly, the Company bears no financial risk under these agreements except in the case of fraud. The Company's agreements with third-party credit companies provide for the electronic processing of credit approvals and the electronic submission of transactions. Upon the submission of these transactions to the credit card companies, payment is transmitted to the Company's bank account. Accordingly, the Company records these amounts as cash upon the electronic submission of the transaction to the appropriate processing agency. The Company pays fees to third-party credit card companies. These fees range from .75% to 3.75% of the amount financed. These fees were approximately $371,000, $198,000, $423,000, $597,000 and $963,000 for the years ended December 31, 1994, for the six-month period ended July 2, 1995, and for the years ended July 2, 1995, June 30, 1996 and June 29, 1997 respectively, and are included in selling and marketing expenses in the accompanying statements of operations. (c) Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market and consist of the following: JUNE 30, JUNE 29, 1996 1997 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Raw materials and work-in-process.................................................. $ 3,823,302 $ 3,010,897 Finished goods..................................................................... 7,582,050 11,805,721 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $ 11,405,352 $ 14,816,618 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------- ------------- Inventories consist of materials, labor and overhead. (d) Prepaid Expenses The Company offers its products and those of others directly to consumers through its mail-order catalog. Direct mail costs related to catalog mailings, including printing and postage, which constitute direct-response advertising, are classified as prepaid expenses and are expensed over the estimated useful life of each catalog, typically two to six months, commencing on the date of the mailing. (e) Preopening Costs Throughout fiscal 1995 and during the first half of fiscal 1996, the Company opened numerous retail stores. The Company incurred direct costs prior to the opening of these new stores and amortized the preopening costs over periods of up to nine months. (f) Depreciation and Amortization The Company provides for depreciation and amortization using the straight-line method by charges to operations in amounts estimated to allocate the cost of the assets over their estimated useful lives as follows: ESTIMATED USEFUL ASSET CLASSIFICATION LIFE - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Production equipment and tooling............................................................ 3--5 Years Office equipment and furniture.............................................................. 5 Years Leasehold improvements...................................................................... Life of lease Motor vehicles.............................................................................. 3 Years (g) Customer Prepayments Advance payments received from customers are classified as customer prepayments and recognized as revenue when the products are shipped. (h) Revenue Recognition and Warranty Costs The Company recognizes revenue from product sales, net of estimated future sales returns, at the time of shipment. The Company has not provided for any warranty reserves, as warranty costs incurred by the Company have not been significant. (i) Net Income (Loss) per Common and Common Equivalent Share Net income (loss) per share data are computed using the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during each period. Common equivalent shares from stock options have been included in the computation using the treasury stock method only when their effect would be dilutive. Fully diluted net income (loss) per share data have not been separately presented, as the difference from primary net income (loss) per share data is insignificant. On March 3, 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 128, Earnings Per Share. SFAS No. 128 establishes standards for computing and presenting earnings per share and applies to entities with publicly held common stock or potential common stock. This statement is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 1997 and early adoption is not permitted. When adopted, the statement will require restatement of prior years' earnings per share. The Company will adopt this statement for its fiscal year ended June 28, 1998. The Company believes that the adoption of SFAS No. 128 will not have a material effect on its financial statements. (j) Engineering and Development Expenses Engineering and development expenses are charged to operations as incurred. (k) Concentration of Credit Risk Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk are principally accounts receivable. This credit risk with respect to accounts receivable relates primarily to the following customers to whom the Company has substantial sales. PERCENTAGE OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVEABLE CUSTOMERS A B C - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Year Ended June 30, 1996.......................................................................... 85% -- -- Year Ended June 29, 1997.......................................................................... 3% 13% 36% - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To reduce the credit risk, the Company routinely assesses the financial strength of this and other customers and, as a consequence, believes that its accounts receivable credit risk exposure is limited. The Company maintains an allowance for potential credit losses but historically has not experienced any significant credit losses related to an individual customer or groups of customers in any particular industry or geographic area. The estimated fair value of the Company's financial instruments, which include cash, accounts receivable and borrowings under the line of credit, approximates their carrying value. Note 2 Significant Customers During the six-month period and years ended July 2, 1995 and June 30, 1996, one customer accounted for approximately 23%, 13% and 22% of net sales, respectively. This customer accounted for substantially all of the Company's accounts receivable at June 30, 1996. During the years ended December 31, 1994 and June 29,1997, there were no customers that accounted for greater than 10% of net sales. 9 CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS, INC. NOTE 3 LINE OF CREDIT In April 1995, the Company entered into a $5 million demand discretionary line of credit (line of credit) with The First National Bank of Boston. As of June 29, 1997, subsequent amendments to the agreement increased the maximum borrowings under the line of credit to $8 million based upon certain percentages of eligible accounts receivable and inventory, as defined. The line of credit is secured by all assets of the Company. Borrowings under the line of credit accrue interest at the bank's prime rate (8.5% at June 29, 1997) plus .25%. Based on the line of credit lending formula, as defined, the Company had available for borrowing, approximately $3.7 million at June 29, 1997. NOTE 4 INCOME TAXES The Company follows Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. Under SFAS No. 109, the Company recognizes a current tax liability or asset for current taxes payable or refundable and a deferred tax liability or asset for the estimated future tax effects of temporary differences to the extent they are realizable. The provision (benefit) for income taxes consists of the following: SIX-MONTH YEAR PERIOD YEAR YEAR YEAR ENDED ENDED ENDED ENDED ENDED DEC. 31, JULY 2, JULY 2, JUNE 30, JUNE 29, IN THOUSANDS 1994 1995 1995 1996 1997 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (UNAUDITED) Current-- Federal...................................................... $ (104) $ (107) $ (508) $ 345 $ (281) State........................................................ (31) (20) (150) 106 (85) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (135) (127) (658) 451 (366) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deferred-- Federal...................................................... 196 (266) 61 (216) (33) State........................................................ 37 (42) 39 (68) (11) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 233 (308) 100 (284) (44) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total provision (benefit)............................................ $ 98 $ (435) $ (558) $ 167 $ (410) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pursuant to the provisions of SFAS No. 109, as of June 30, 1996 and June 29, 1997, the Company recorded deferred tax assets of approximately $570,000 and $614,000, respectively. These deferred tax assets primarily result from timing differences in the recognition of revenues and expenses for tax and financial reporting purposes. The sources of these differences and the approximate amount of each are as follows: JUNE 30, JUNE 29, 1996 1997 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Inventory reserve......................................................................... $ 244,000 $ 216,000 Net operating loss carryforward and other credit carryforwards............................ 66,000 45,000 Other reserves............................................................................ 97,000 103,000 Depreciation.............................................................................. 175,000 350,000 Valuation allowance....................................................................... (12,000) (100,000) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 570,000 $ 614,000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- ---------- At June 29, 1997, the Company had available net operating loss carry forwards of approximately $96,000. These Net operating loss carry forwards may be used to reduce future taxable income, if any. These carry forwards expire through 2012 and are subject to review and possible adjustment by the appropriate taxing authorities. Due to the uncertainty of the realization of certain of these potential tax benefits, the Company has recorded a valuation allowance against a portion of its deffered tax assets. A reconciliation of the federal statutory rate to the Company's effective tax rate is as follows: SIX-MONTH YEAR PERIOD YEAR YEAR YEAR ENDED ENDED ENDED ENDED ENDED DECEMBER 31, JULY 2, JULY 2, JUNE 30, JUNE 29, 1994 1995 1995 1996 1997 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (UNAUDITED) Statutory tax rate........................................ 34.0% (34.0)% (34.0)% 34.0% (34.0)% State taxes, net of federal benefit....................... 6.3 (6.3) (6.3) 6.3 (6.3) Research and development credits.......................... (8.2) -- (1.7) -- -- Other..................................................... -- 0.3 -- (0.3) 0.3 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Effective tax rate........................................ 32.1% (40.0)% (42.0)% 40.0% (40.0)% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTE 5 COMMITMENTS The Company conducts its operations in leased facilities and leases certain equipment under operating lease agreements. These operating leases expire through December 2011. Future minimum lease payments under these operating leases are approximately as follows: FISCAL YEAR AMOUNT - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1998................................................................................. $ 3,083,000 1999................................................................................. 3,063,000 2000................................................................................. 2,554,000 2001................................................................................. 2,435,000 2002................................................................................. 2,466,000 Thereafter........................................................................... 8,919,000 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ $ 22,520,000 The Company is also obligated to pay for certain operating and other expenses in accordance with the terms of its various leases. Total rent expense under these leases for the years ended December 31, 1994, the six-month period ended July 2, 1995 and the years ended July 2, 1995, June 30, 1996 and June 29, 1997 was approximately $320,000, $576,000, $799,000, $1,929,000 and $2,886,000 respectively. Note 6 Stockholders' Equity (a) Issuance of Common Stock The Company entered into a Common Stock and Warrant Purchase Agreement dated as of February 20, 1997 (the Purchase Agreement), with Creative Technology, Ltd., a Singapore corporation. Pursuant of the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the Company sold and issued to Creative Technology, Ltd. (i) 912,294 shares of common stock of the Company at a purchase price of $5.25 per share, and (ii) a warrant to purchase 257,314 shares of common stock of the Compnay at an exercise price of $6.00 per share at a purchase price of $1,000 in the aggregate. (b) Preferred Stock The Company has authorized 2,000,000 shares of no par preferred stock. The Board of Directors has full authority to issue this stock and to fix the voting powers, preferences, rights, qualifications, limitations or restrictions thereof, including dividend rights, conversion rights, redemption privileges and liquidation preferences, and the number of shares constituting any series or designation of such series. With regard to dividends, redemption privileges and liquidation preferences, any particular series of preferred stock may rank junior to, on parity with, or senior to any other series of preferred stock or the common stock. (c) Stock Option Plans The Company's 1993 Stock Option Plan as amended (the 1993 Plan) is administered by the Board of Directors and authorizes the Company to issue options to purchase up to 620,000 shares that have been reserved by the Company. Under the terms of the 1993 Plan, the Company may grant employees either incentive stock options or nonqualified stock options to purchase shares of the Company's common stock, at a price not less than the fair market value at the date of grant, which vest over periods determined by the Board of Directors. In addition, the Company may grant nonqualified options to nonemployees. 10 CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS, INC. Note 6 Stockholders' Equity (Continued) Under a separate plan, on February 1, 1993, the Board of Directors and stockholders granted a former officer an option to purchase 22,244 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $3.36 per share, the fair market value of the common stock at the date of grant as determined by the Board of Directors, pursuant to an Incentive Stock Option Plan and Agreement. As of July 2, 1995, the former officer had exercised all options under this plan. The following table summarizes stock option activity under the stock option plans for the years ended December 31, 1994 the six-month period ended July 2, 1995 and the years ended June 30, 1996 and June 29, 1997: NUMBER WEIGHTED AVERAGE OF SHARES OPTION PRICE - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Outstanding, December 31, 1993...................................................... 22,244 $ 3.36 Granted........................................................................... 101,120 8.01 Terminated........................................................................ (21,440) 8.00 Exercised......................................................................... (5,000) 3.36 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Outstanding, December 31,1994....................................................... 96,924 7.19 Granted........................................................................... 169,200 4.12 Terminated........................................................................ (18,320) 6.14 Exercised......................................................................... (17,244) 3.36 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Outstanding, July 2, 1995........................................................... 230,560 5.42 Granted........................................................................... 356,780 4.86 Terminated........................................................................ (142,190) 5.40 Exercised......................................................................... (575) 3.50 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Outstanding June 30, 1996........................................................... 444,575 5.01 Granted........................................................................... 187,820 4.01 Terminated........................................................................ (50,795) 5.82 Exercised......................................................................... (1,334) 3.71 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Outstanding June 29, 1997........................................................... 580,266 $ 3.92 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exercisable, June 29, 1997.......................................................... 230,235 $ 4.81 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The range of actual exercise prices for options outstanding and options excercisable as of June 29, 1997 was $3.50 to $8.02. In October 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation. SFAS No. 123 requires the measurement of the fair value of stock options or warrants to be included in the statement of operations or disclosed in the notes to financial statements. The Company has determined that it will continue to account for stock-based compensation for its employees under the Accounting Principles Board Option No. 25 and elect the disclosure-only alternative under SFAS No. 123 for stock-based compensation awarded in 1996 and 1997 using the Black-Scholes option pricing model prescribed by SFAS No. 123. The underlying assumptions used are as follows: YEARS ENDED ------------------------ JUNE 30, JUNE 29, 1996 1997 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Risk-free interest rate....................................................................... 6.13% 6.51% Expected dividend yield....................................................................... -- -- Expected lives................................................................................ 7 7 Expected volatility........................................................................... 60.1% 60.1% Weighted average remaining contractual life of options outstanding (years).................... 8.5 8.6 The weighted average grant date fair value of options granted during the years ended June 29, 1997 and June 30, 1996 under these plans is $3.15 and $2.68, respectively. Had compensation cost for the Company's stock option plans been determined consistent with SFAS No. 123, pro forma net loss and net loss per share would have been: JUNE 30, JUNE 29, 1996 1997 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net income (loss)-- As reported...................................... $250,835 $ (614,698) Pro forma........................................ (21,011) (1,137,701) Net income (loss) per share-- As reported...................................... .09 (.19) Pro forma........................................ (.01) (.36) Because the method prescribed by SFAS No. 123 has not been applied to options granted prior to January 1, 1995, the resulting pro forma compensation cost may not be representative of that to be expected in future years. Simultaneous with the Common Stock and Warrant Purchase Agreement, the Company entered into an exclusive distribution agreement with Creative Technologies Ltd. which has a life of three years. The Warrant has been valued at approximately $385,000 using the fair value method approach as prescribed in SFAS 123. The Warrant value will be amortized over the life of the relevant distribution agreement. Note 7 Accrued expenses Accrued expenses consist of the following: JUNE 30, JUNE 29, 1996 1997 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Marketing Expenses........................................................................ $ 192,294 $ 400,296 Other..................................................................................... 787,395 514,682 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 979,689 $ 914,978 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Note 8 Related Parties In February 1994, the Company entered into a License Agreement with Henry Kloss, a stockholder of the Company, whereby the Company and Mr. Kloss's name on its products. The License Agreement between the Company and Mr. Kloss provided that the Company has the perpetual right to use his name on products that Mr. Kloss designed or had a substantial role in designing, subject to termination, as to any product whose appearance or performance specifications are materially changed by the Company without Mr. Kloss's consent. Upon termination of Mr. Kloss's employment, as described above, the Company could not thereafter use his name generically or in connection with a product unless the Company had previously done so, unless Mr. Kloss consents to such use. Under this agreement, the Company was not required to make any payments to Mr. Kloss for the right to use his name. In April 1996, the Company entered into a Consulting Agreement with Henry Kloss, with respect to the selection and design by the Company for current and future products, expiring in September 1999. Pursuant to the Consulting Agreement, the Employment Agreement between the Company and Mr. Kloss was effectively terminated, with no additional payments due. The Consulting Agreement called for annual payments to Mr. Kloss of $330,000 plus certain fringe benefits, such as described therein through September 1996 with annual payments thereafter of $110,000, plus certain fringe benefits, as described therein from September 1996 through September 1999. Effective September 30, 1996, Henry Kloss terminated the Consulting Agreement dated April 24, 1996 which he had entered into with the Company to provide general and specific advice, counsel and assistance to the Company with respect to the selection and design by the Company of its current and future products. At the same time, Mr. Kloss notified the Company of his intention not to stand for reelection as a Director. Mr. Kloss continues on an informal basais to act as a consultant to the Company for which he is paid $10,565 per month but for which there is no formanl written agreement. This arrangement can be terminated by either party at will. Mr. Kloss, former Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company and former Director of Product Development provided consulting services to the Company during year ended June 29, 1997 for which he has received $179,000 from the company. 11 CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS, INC. Note 9 Employment Agreements On February 14, 1997 the Company entered into a three year agreement with Thomas J. DeVesto (the Employment Agreement) employing him in the capacity as President and Chief Executive Officer. Pursuant to the Employment Agreement, which provides for an initial salary of no less than $385,000, with such adjustments thereto after the first year which the Board of Directors may approve. Mr. DeVesto is also entitled to certain fringe benefits, including the right to participate in all bonus and benefit programs that the Company makes available to its employees and an annual $8,000 car allowance. The Employment Agreement may be terminated by any party on six month's prior notice for any reason in which event Mr. DeVesto is entitled to a payment equal to his then annual salary in consideration for an agreement not to compete for one year following the termination of employment. Note 10 Benefit Plan During fiscal 1996, the Company adopted the Cambridge SoundWorks 401(k) Plan (the Plan), a voluntary savings plan for all eligible employees, as defined. The Plan is a qualified benefit plan in accordance with Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. Under the terms of the Plan, participants may contribute a certain percentage of their annual compensation, up to a defined maximum. The Company may, but is not obligated to, make a matching contribution up to a certain percentage of each participant's contribution. For the year ended June 30, 1996 and June 29, 1997, the Company did not make a matching contribution to the Plan. REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS To Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc.: We have audited the accompanying balance sheets of Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc. (a Massachusetts corporation) as of June 30, 1996 and June 29, 1997, and the related statements of operations, stockholders' equity and cash flows for the years ended December 31, 1994, the six-month period ended July 2, 1995 and the years ended June 30, 1996 and June 29, 1997. 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 generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc. as of June 30, 1996 and June 29, 1997, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year ended December 31, 1994, for the six-month period ended July 2, 1995 and for the years ended June 30, 1996 and June 29, 1997, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP Boston, Massachusetts July 28, 1997 12 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Thomas J. DeVesto President, Chief Executive Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc. Officer Thomas E. Brew, Jr. President, Chief Executive Kurzweil Applied Officer Intelligence, Inc. Franklin S. Browing, Jr. Business Consultant Leo Kahn Partner United Properties Craig L. McHugh Vice President, General Creative Labs, Inc. Manager Peter B. Seamans Partner Peabody & Arnold EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Thomas J. DeVesto President, Chief Executive Officer Wayne P. Garrett Vice President--Finance, Chief Financial Officer Thomas J. Hannaher Vice President--Marketing Robert S. Mainiero Vice President--Business Development Sandy Ruby Vice President--Retail Stock Data CORPORATE INFORMATION Corporate Offices Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc., is traded on the NASDAQ Cambridge SoundWorks, Inc. National Market System under the symbol HIFI. 311 Needham Street Newton, MA 02164 Annual Meeting (617) 332-5936 (617) 332-9229 Fax The annual meeting of shareholders will be held on November 4, 1997 at 11:00 a.m. at the Company's headquarters, 311 Needham Street, Legal Counsel Newton, MA 02164 Peabody & Arnold Press Releases and Quarterly Results Boston, Massachusetts Press releases including quarterly financial results are available by fax to Independent Accountants all shareholders immediately upon their release, free of charge, by calling PR Newswire's Company News On Call at 1-800-758-5804 (ext. 114553) Arthur Andersen LLP or through access on the Internet at http://www.prnewswire.com. Boston, Massachusetts Transfer Agent Form 10-Q and 10-K State Street Bank and Trust Company The Company's quarterly and annual reports to the Security and c/o Boston EquiServe Exchange Commission are filed electronically on Form 10-Q and 10-K, P. O. Box 8200 respectively. These reports can be accessed on the Internet at Canton, MA 02021 http://www.sec.gov or can be obtained, free of charge, by phoning or (617) 575-2000 writing to the Company or its Investor Relations counsel. Investor Relations Internet Site John H. Swanson The Company's Internet site may be accessed at the following address: Swanson Communications, Inc. http:// www.hifi.com. 234 5th Avenue New York, NY 10001 (212) 683-4890 (212) 679-1184 Fax CAMBRIDGE SoundWorks CAMBRIDGE SOUNDWORKS, INC. 311 NEEDHAM STREET NEWTON, MA 02164