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U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[x] QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended JUNE 30, 1999
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT
For the transition period from_____________________to____________________
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 333-84857
SPECTRASITE HOLDINGS, INC.
(Name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 4899 56-3027322
(State or jurisdiction of (Primary Standard Industrial (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Classification Code Number) Identification Number)
SPECTRASITE HOLDINGS, INC.
8000 Regency Parkway, Suite 570
Cary, North Carolina 27511
(919) 468-0112
(Address and telephone number of principal executive offices and principal
place of business)
Check whether the issuer:
(1) Has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such
shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and
(2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days
YES No X
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As of August 25, 1999, the registrant had only one class of common stock, of
which there were 3,434,640 shares outstanding.
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INDEX
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1 - UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATMENTS
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
at June 30, 1999 (unaudited) and December 31, 1998 3
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
for the three and six months ended June 30, 1999 and 1998 4
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statement of Redeemable Convertible
Preferred Stock and Shareholders' Equity (Deficiency)
for the six months ended June 30, 1999 5
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
for the six months ended June 30, 1999 and 1998 6
Notes to the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 7
ITEM 2 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 11
ITEM 3 - QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES
ABOUT MARKET RISK 14
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1 - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 15
ITEM 2 - CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS 15
ITEM 3 - DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITES 15
ITEM 4 - SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS 15
ITEM 5 - OTHER INFORMATION 15
ITEM 6 - EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K 15
SIGNATURES 16
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SPECTRASITE HOLDINGS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
At June 30,1999 and September 30, 1998
(dollars in thousands)
June 30, December 31,
1999 1998
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ASSETS (unaudited)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 237,393 $ 99,548
Short-term investments - 15,414
Accounts receivable 4,037 3,353
Prepaid expenses and other 2,926 253
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Total current assets 244,356 118,568
Property and equipment, net 619,544 28,469
Intangible assets, net 40,058 12,757
Other assets 47,285 2,152
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Total assets $ 951,243 $ 161,946
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LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 4,653 $ 1,635
Accrued and other expenses 4,769 759
Deferred revenue 3,763 32
Current portion of long-term debt - 18
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Total current liabilities 13,185 2,444
Long-term debt 150,000 -
Senior discount notes 488,197 132,689
Other long-term liabilities - 224
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Total liabilities 651,382 135,357
Redeemable convertible preferred stock (Series A and B) - 40,656
Shareholders' equity (deficiency):
Common stock ($.001 par value, 95,000,000 and 20,000,000 shares
authorized, 3,399,307 and 956,753 shares issued and outstanding at
June 30, 1999 and December 31, 1998, respectively) 3 1
Convertible preferred stock (Series A, B and C) 339,494 -
Additional paid-in-capital 3,792 -
Accumulated deficit (43,428) (14,068)
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Total shareholders' equity (deficiency) 299,861 (14,067)
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Total liabilities, redeemable preferred stock and
shareholders' equity (deficiency) $ 951,243 $ 161,946
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See accompanying notes to these financial statements
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SPECTRASITE HOLDINGS, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 1999 and 1998
(in thousands)
Three Months Three Months Six Months Six Months
Ended Ended Ended Ended
June 30, 1999 June 30, 1998 June 30, 1999 June 30, 1998
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Revenues:
Site leasing $ 12,442 $ 30 $ 13,014 $ 41
Site acquisition 1,940 1,316 4,323 3,634
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Total revenues 14,382 1,346 17,337 3,675
Costs of operations:
Site leasing (exclusive of
depreciation shown below) 4,673 17 5,027 25
Site acquisition 343 448 893 1,156
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Total costs of operations 5,016 465 5,920 1,181
Selling, general and administrative expenses 6,830 1,741 9,660 3,735
Depreciation and amortization expense 8,573 218 9,074 319
Restructuring charge - - 600 -
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Operating loss (6,037) (1,078) (7,917) (1,560)
Other income (expense):
Interest income 3,459 335 4,727 367
Interest expense (24,921) (378) (28,826) (437)
Other income - 7 - 264
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Total other income (expense) (21,462) (36) (24,099) 194
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Net loss $(27,499) $ (1,114) $(32,016) $ (1,366)
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Loss applicable to common shareholders:
Net loss $(27,499) $ (1,114) $(32,016) $ (1,366)
Accretion of redemption
value of preferred stock - (540) (760) (770)
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Net loss applicable to common shareholders $(27,499) $ (1,654) $(32,776) $ (2,136)
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See accompanying notes to these financial statements
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SPECTRASITE HOLDINGS, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF REDEEMABLE
CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)
Six Months Ended June 30, 1999
(dollars in thousands)
Redeemable
Convertible Common Stock Convertible Additional
Preferred ------------ Preferred Paid-in Accumulated
Stock Shares Amount Stock Capital Deficit Total
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Balance at December 31, 1998 $40,656 956,753 $ 1 $ - $ - $ (14,068) $ (14,067)
Net loss - - - - - (32,016) (32,016)
Issuance of common stock - 2,442,554 2 - 10,276 - 10,278
Stock issuance costs - - - - (6,484) - (6,484)
Issuance of Series C preferred stock - - - 301,494 - - 301,494
Accretion of redemption value 760 - - - - (760) (760)
Cancellation of redemption status of
preferred stock (41,416) - - 38,000 - 3,416 41,416
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Balance at June 30, 1999 $ - 3,399,307 $ 3 $339,494 $ 3,792 $ (43,428) $ 299,861
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See accompanying notes to these financial statements
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SPECTRASITE HOLDINGS, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Six Months Ended June 30, 1999 and 1998
(dollars in thousands)
1999 1998
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss $ (32,016) $ (1,366)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to
net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation 8,757 159
Amortization of goodwill and other intangibles 317 160
Amortization of debt issuance costs 10,098 -
Amortization of senior discount notes 15,504 333
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (684) 660
Prepaid expenses and other (2,734) (88)
Accounts payable 3,018 1,292
Accrued and other expenses 3,991 (272)
Deferred revenue 3,731 (224)
Other, net (515) -
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Net cash provided by operating activities 9,467 654
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property and equipment (529,082) (3,947)
Deposits on acquisitions (45,197) -
Purchase of short-term investments - (15,511)
Maturities of short-term investments 15,414 -
Other, net (119) 150
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Net cash flows used in investing activities (558,984) (19,308)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 828 -
Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock 231,494 17,000
Stock issuance costs (6,484) (342)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 150,000 -
Repayments of debt - (2,999)
Proceeds from issuance of senior discount notes 340,004 125,000
Debt issuance costs (28,480) (4,288)
Other, net - 158
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Net cash flow from financing activities 687,362 134,529
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 137,845 115,875
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 99,548 2,234
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 237,393 $ 118,109
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for interest $ 717 $ 26
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Common stock issued for financing costs $ 9,000 $ -
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Series C preferred stock issued for purchase
of property and equipment $ 70,000 $ -
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See accompanying notes to these financial statements
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SPECTRASITE HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
SpectraSite Holdings, Inc. ("SpectraSite") and its wholly owned
subsidiaries (collectively referred to as the "Company") are principally engaged
in providing services to companies operating in the telecommunications industry
including site development services, transmission tower construction and antenna
tower site leasing.
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts
of SpectraSite and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions
and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the unaudited condensed
consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS
In the three and six months ended June 30, 1999, one customer accounted
for 40% and 34% of the Company's revenues, respectively. In the three and six
months ended June 30, 1998, a different customer accounted for 65% and 42% of
revenues, respectively.
IMPACT OF RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In June 1998, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities ("SFAS
133"). SFAS 133 requires that derivative instruments be recognized as either
assets or liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet based on their fair
values. Changes in the fair values of such derivative instruments will be
recorded either in results of operations or in other comprehensive income,
depending on the intended use of the derivative instrument. The initial
application of SFAS 133 will be reported as the effect of a change in accounting
principle. SFAS 133 is effective for all fiscal quarters beginning after June
15, 2000. We will adopt the requirements of SFAS 133 in our 1999 financial
statements. We have not yet determined the effect that the adoption of SFAS 133
will have on our consolidated financial statements.
UNAUDITED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
for interim financial reporting and in accordance with the instructions for Form
10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of
the information and disclosures normally required by generally accepted
accounting principles for complete financial statements or those normally
reflected in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K. The financial information
included herein reflects all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring
adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair
presentation of results for interim periods. Results of interim periods are not
necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for a full year.
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2. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment consists of the following (in thousands):
June 30, December 31,
1999 1998
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Towers $ 617,917 $ 24,780
Equipment 1,368 823
Furniture and fixtures 439 288
Other 562 212
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620,286 26,103
Less accumulated depreciation (9,627) (870)
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610,659 25,233
Construction in progress 8,885 3,236
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$ 619,544 $ 28,469
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3. ACQUISITION ACTIVITIES
In April 1999, the Company purchased 2,000 communications towers from
Nextel Communications, Inc. ("Nextel") for $560.0 million in cash and shares of
SpectraSite Series C preferred stock valued at $70.0 million. The Company used
$150.0 million of borrowings under a $500.0 million committed credit facility,
$340.0 million from the proceeds of a privately-placed high-yield debt offering
and $231.5 million from the sale of SpectraSite Series C preferred stock to fund
the cash purchase price, to pay related fees and expenses and for general
corporate purposes. As part of the transaction, Nextel has agreed to lease 1,700
additional sites on the Company's towers as part of Nextel's national
deployment.
In connection with the purchase, Nextel entered into a master lease
agreement to become the anchor tenant on each of the acquired towers and also
conveyed to the Company certain third-party co-location site leases associated
with the acquired assets. Nextel also transferred to the Company certain
non-cancelable ground leases, and the Company assumed all operating and other
costs associated with the acquired assets.
On May 17, 1999, the Company entered into a definitive agreement with
Westower Corporation ("Westower") under which Westower will merge with a
wholly-owned subsidiary of SpectraSite. Under the terms of the agreement,
Westower shareholders will receive 1.81 shares of SpectraSite common stock for
each Westower share. The merger is subject to the approval of Westower's
shareholders and the appropriate regulatory agencies as well as other customary
closing conditions. There can be no assurance that the merger will be
consummated.
4. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets consist of the following (in thousands):
June 30, December 31,
1999 1998
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Goodwill $ 8,963 $ 8,963
Debt issuance costs 33,115 4,836
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42,078 13,799
Less accumulated amortization (2,020) (1,042)
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$ 40,058 $ 12,757
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5. OTHER ASSETS
Other assets consist of the following (in thousands):
June 30, December 31,
1999 1998
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Deposits $ 46,460 $ 1,750
Other 825 402
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$ 47,285 $ 2,152
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6. DEBT
11.25% SENIOR DISCOUNT NOTES DUE 2009
In April 1999, SpectraSite issued $586.8 million aggregate principal
amount at maturity of Senior Discount Notes (the "2009 Notes") for gross
proceeds of $340.0 million. Interest on the 2009 Notes accretes daily at a rate
of 11.25% per annum, compounded semiannually, to an aggregate principal amount
of $586.8 million on April 15, 2004. Cash interest will not accrue on the 2009
Notes prior to April 15, 2004. Commencing April 15, 2004, cash interest will
accrue and be payable semiannually in arrears on each April 15 and October 15,
commencing October 15, 2004, at a rate of 11.25% per annum. After April 15,
2004, the Company may redeem all or a portion of the 2009 Notes at specified
redemption prices, plus accrued and unpaid interest, to the applicable
redemption date. On one or more occasions prior to April 15, 2004, the Company
may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount at maturity of the 2009
Notes with the net cash proceeds from one or more equity offerings. The
redemption price would be 111.25% of the accreted value on the redemption date.
The Company is required to comply with certain covenants under the terms of the
2009 Notes that restrict the Company's ability to incur additional indebtedness,
make certain payments and issue preferred stock among, other things.
CREDIT FACILITY
In April 1999 in connection with the acquisition of communication towers
from Nextel, SpectraSite Communications, Inc. ("Communications"), a wholly-owned
subsidiary of SpectraSite, entered into a $500.0 million credit facility. The
credit facility consists of a $50.0 million revolving credit facility that may,
subject to the satisfaction of certain financial covenants, be drawn at any time
up to December 31, 2005, at which time all amounts drawn under the revolving
credit facility must be paid in full; a $300.0 million multiple draw term loan
that may be drawn at any through March 31, 2002; the amount drawn must be repaid
in quarterly installments commencing on June 30, 2002 and ending on December 31,
2005; and a $150.0 million term loan that was drawn in full at the closing of
the Nextel tower acquisition and that amortizes at a rate of 1.0% annually,
payable in quarterly installments beginning in 2002, $67.5 million on March 31,
2006 with the balance due on June 30, 2006. In addition, the credit facility
contemplates borrowings to be funded by affiliates of certain of SpectraSite's
stockholders subject to the approval of a majority of the lenders under the
credit facility and the consent of such affiliates.
The revolving credit loans and the multiple draw term loans will bear
interest, at our option, at either Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce's base
rate, plus an applicable margin of 1.5% per annum initially, which margin after
a period of time may decrease based on a leverage ratio or the reserve adjusted
London interbank offered rate, plus an applicable margin of 3.0% per annum
initially, which margin after a period of time may decrease based on a leverage
ratio.
The term loan bears interest, at our option, at either Canadian Imperial
Bank of Commerce's base rate, plus 2.0% per annum, which margin after a period
of time may decrease based on a leverage ratio or the reserve adjusted London
interbank offered rate, plus 3.5% per annum, which margin after a period of time
may decrease based on a leverage ratio.
We will be required to pay a commitment fee of between 1.25% and 0.50%
per annum in respect of the undrawn portion of the multiple draw term loan,
depending on the amount undrawn. We are required to pay a commitment fee of
0.50% per annum in respect of the undrawn portion of the revolving credit
facility.
We may be required to prepay the credit facility in part upon the
occurrence of certain events, such as a sale of assets, the incurrence of
certain additional indebtedness, the issuance of equity and the generation of
excess cash flow.
SpectraSite and each of Communications' subsidiaries has guaranteed the
obligations under the credit facility. The credit facility is further secured by
substantially all the tangible and intangible assets of Communications and its
subsidiaries and a pledge of all of the capital stock of Communications and of
all of its subsidiaries.
The credit facility contains a number of covenants that, among other
things, restrict our ability to incur additional indebtedness; create liens on
assets; make investments, make acquisitions, or engage in mergers or
consolidations; dispose of assets; enter into new lines of business; engage in
certain transactions with affiliates; and pay dividends or make capital
distributions. SpectraSite, however, will be permitted to pay dividends after
July 15, 2003, for the purpose of paying interest on its 12% Senior Discount
Notes due 2008 and the 2009 notes so long as no default under the credit
facility then exists or would exist after giving effect to such payment.
In addition, the credit facility requires compliance with certain
financial covenants, including requiring
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Communications and its subsidiaries, on a consolidated basis, to maintain a
maximum ratio of total debt to annualized EBITDA; a minimum interest coverage
ratio; a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio; and a minimum annualized EBITDA,
for the first year only.
7. SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
SERIES A AND B CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK
At December 31, 1998, the Company had manditorily redeemable convertible
preferred stock consisting of Series A and Series B cumulative redeemable
preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 10,462,830 shares authorized in the aggregate
and 3,462,830 and 7,000,000 shares issued and outstanding, respectively. In
connection with closing the Nextel tower acquisition, the Series A preferred
stock and the Series B preferred stock will no longer accrue dividends nor be
redeemable. Previously accrued dividends have been eliminated, and the
outstanding balances have been reclassified as shareholders' equity in the
balance sheet as of June 30, 1999. Contemporaneously with the closing of an
underwritten public offering of common stock resulting in gross proceeds of at
least $30.0 million at a per share price of $4.47 or greater, the outstanding
shares of Series A and Series B preferred stock shall automatically convert to
common stock on a share for share basis. The Company has reserved a sufficient
number of its authorized shares of common stock for the purpose of effecting the
future conversion of the preferred stock.
SERIES C CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK
In connection with closing the Nextel tower acquisition, the Company sold
46,286,795 shares of Series C preferred stock at a price of $5.00 per share. In
addition, Nextel received 14 million shares of Series C preferred stock. At June
30, 1999, the Company has 60,286,795 of $0.001 par value shares authorized,
issued and outstanding Series C preferred stock. Each share of Series C
preferred stock is convertible into one share of common stock and entitles the
holder to vote on an as converted basis with holders of common stock.
Contemporaneously with the closing of an underwritten public offering of common
stock resulting in gross proceeds of at least $150.0 million at a per share
price of $8.00 or greater, the outstanding shares of Series C preferred stock
shall automatically convert to common stock. The Company has reserved a
sufficient number of its authorized shares of common stock for the purpose of
effecting the future conversion of the preferred stock.
COMMON STOCK
In connection with the Nextel tower acquistion, the Company also restated
its certificate of incorporation. The amended and restated certificate
authorized 95 million shares of common stock, $0.001 par value per share. In
addition, the Company increased the maximum number of shares for which options
may be granted under its stock option plan to 4.1 million.
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ITEM 2- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
GENERAL
SpectraSite's primary business is the leasing of antenna sites on
multi-tenant towers to a diverse range of wireless communications industries.
SpectraSite also offers its customers a broad range of network development
services, including network design, site acquisition, procurement of zoning and
other regulatory approvals, tower construction and antenna installation.
SpectraSite is geographically diversified throughout the United States and has
established full-service regional offices in the New York, Atlanta, Chicago and
San Francisco areas.
In April 1999, we acquired 2,000 communications towers from Nextel for a
combination of cash and stock. In addition, Nextel has agreed to lease 1,700
additional sites on the Company's towers as part of Nextel's national
deployment. This transaction has significantly increased our revenues, costs of
operations, operating expenses and interest expense.
On May 17, 1999, the Company entered into a definitive agreement with
Westower Corporation ("Westower") under which Westower will merge with a
wholly-owned subsidiary of SpectraSite. Under the terms of the agreement,
Westower shareholders will receive 1.81 shares of SpectraSite common stock for
each Westower share. The merger is subject to the approval of Westower's
shareholders and the appropriate regulatory agencies as well as other customary
closing conditions. There can be no assurance that the merger will be
consummated. Consummation of this transaction will significantly increase our
revenues, costs of operations and operating expenses in future periods.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 COMPARED TO THE RESULTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS
ENDED JUNE 30, 1998.
Revenues from site leasing increased to $12.4 million for the three
months ended June 30, 1999 from $30,000 for the three months ended June 30, 1998
primarily as a result of revenues derived from 2,000 communications towers which
we acquired from Nextel in April 1999. As of June 30, 1999, the Company owned
approximately 2,100 communications towers compared to twenty communication tower
sites at June 30, 1998.
Revenues from site acquisition services increased to $1.9 million for the
three months ended June 30, 1999 compared to $1.3 million in the three months
ended June 30, 1998 primarily as a result of increased unit volume.
Costs of operations increased to $5.0 million for the three months ended
June 30, 1999 from $0.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 1998. The
increase in costs was attributable to operating costs of the 2,000 communication
towers purchased from Nextel in April 1999. Gross profit increased to $9.4
million for the three months ended June 30, 1999 from $0.9 million for the three
months ended June 30, 1998. As a percentage of total revenues, gross profit
decreased to 65.1% for the three months ended June 30, 1999 from 65.5% for the
three months ended June 30, 1998. As our site leasing operations mature,
additional tenants on a tower will generate increases in gross profit margin and
cash flow because a significant proportion of tower operating costs are fixed
and do not increase with additional tenants.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $6.8 million
for the three months ended June 30, 1999 from $1.7 million for the three months
ended June 30, 1998. The increase is a result of expenses related to additional
corporate overhead and field operations to manage and operate the growth in the
ongoing activities of SpectraSite. Depreciation and amortization expense
increased to $8.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 1999 from $0.2
million for the three months ended June 30, 1998 as a result of the increased
number of communication towers we own.
As a result of the factors discussed above, our operating loss was $6.0
million for the three months ended June 30, 1999 compared to $1.1 million for
the three months ended June 30, 1998.
Net interest expense increased to $21.5 million during the three months
ended June 30, 1999 from $43,000 for the three months ended June 30, 1998,
reflecting additional interest expense due to the issuance of the 2008 notes in
June 1998 and the 2009 notes in April 1999, as well as borrowings under the new
credit facility in April 1999.
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999 COMPARED TO THE RESULTS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30, 1998.
Revenues from site leasing increased to $13.0 million for the six months
ended June 30, 1999 from $41,000 for the
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six months ended June 30, 1998 primarily as a result of revenues derived from
2,000 communications towers which we acquired from Nextel in April 1999. As of
June 30, 1999, the Company owned approximately 2,100 communications towers
compared to twenty communication tower sites at June 30, 1998.
Revenues from site acquisition services increased to $4.3 million for the
six months ended June 30, 1999 compared to $3.6 million in the six months ended
June 30, 1998 primarily as a result of increased unit volume.
Costs of operations increased to $5.9 million for the six months ended
June 30, 1999 from $1.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 1998. The
increase in costs was attributable to operating costs of the 2,000 communication
towers purchased from Nextel in April 1999. Gross profit increased to $11.4
million for the six months ended June 30, 1999 from $2.5 million for the six
months ended June 30, 1998. As a percentage of total revenues, gross profit
decreased to 65.9% for the six months ended June 30, 1999 from 67.9% for the six
months ended June 30, 1998. As our site leasing operations mature, additional
tenants on a tower will generate increases in gross profit margin and cash flow
because a significant proportion of tower operating costs are fixed and do not
increase with additional tenants.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased to $9.7 million
for the six months ended June 30, 1999 from $3.7 million for the six months
ended June 30, 1998. The increase is a result of expenses related to additional
corporate overhead and field operations to manage and operate the growth in the
ongoing activities of SpectraSite. Depreciation and amortization expense
increased to $9.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 1999 from $0.3
million for the six months ended June 30, 1998 as a result of the increased
number of communication towers we own.
In March 1999, SpectraSite announced that it would relocate its marketing
and administrative operations from Little Rock, Arkansas and Birmingham, Alabama
to its corporate headquarters in Cary, North Carolina. As a result, we recorded
a restructuring charge of $0.6 million in the six months ended June 30, 1999 for
employee termination and other costs related to the relocation of these
activities.
As a result of the factors discussed above, our operating loss was $7.9
million for the six months ended June 30, 1999 compared to $1.6 million for the
six months ended June 30, 1998.
Net interest expense increased to $24.1 million during the six months
ended June 30, 1999 from $70,000 for the six months ended June 30, 1998,
reflecting additional interest expense due to the issuance of the 2008 notes in
June 1998 and the 2009 notes in April 1999, as well as borrowings under the new
credit facility in April 1999.
SpectraSite recorded other income of $0.3 million for the six months
ended June 30, 1998 resulting from a gain on the sale of assets in connection
with the disposal of Metrosite.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
SpectraSite Holdings is a holding company whose only significant asset is
the outstanding capital stock of its subsidiary, SpectraSite Communications. Our
only source of cash to pay interest on and principal our debt is distributions
from SpectraSite Communications. Prior to July 15, 2003, interest expense on the
2008 notes will consist solely of non-cash accretion of an original issue
discount and the notes will not require annual cash interest payments. After
such time, the 2008 notes will have accreted to approximately $225 million and
will require semi-annual cash interest payments of $13.5 million. In addition,
the notes mature on July 15, 2008. Similarly, the 2009 notes will not require
cash interest payments prior to October 15, 2004 and mature on April 15, 2009.
After October 15, 2004, the 2009 notes will have accreted to approximately
$586.8 million and will require semi-annual cash interest payments of $33.0
million. Furthermore, the new credit facility provides for periodic principal
and interest payments.
Under a registration rights agreement with the initial purchasers of the
2008 notes, we agreed to complete an exchange offer for the privately placed
2008 notes prior to March 10, 1999. Since we did not complete this exchange
offer prior to March 10, 1999, the interest rate on the 2008 notes increased by
0.50% per year. This additional interest will accrue on the 2008 notes until we
complete the exchange offer, and we will pay this interest in cash on each July
15 and January 15 until we complete the exchange offer. On July 15, 1999, we
paid an aggregate of $0.2 million in additional cash interest to holders of the
2008 notes with cash-on-hand. Similarly, under a registration rights agreement
with the initial purchasers of the 2009 notes, Holdings agreed to file a
registration statement with the SEC for an exchange offer of registered notes
for the privately placed 2009 notes before July 20, 1999. Since we did not file
the 2009 notes exchange offer registration statement before July 20, 1999, the
interest rate on the 2009 notes increased by 0.50% per year. This additional
interest accrued on the 2009 notes until we filed the exchange offer
registration statement on August 12, 1999, and we will pay this interest in cash
on October 15, 1999. We commenced both exchange offers on August 16, 1999, and
both offers are currently scheduled to
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expire on September 15, 1999.
To complete the Nextel tower acquisition and pay related fees and
expenses, we used $150.0 million of borrowings under our new credit facility,
$340.0 million of proceeds from the sale of the 2009 notes and $231.4 million
from the sale of Series C preferred stock. In addition, Nextel received shares
of Series C preferred stock valued at $70.0 million. We also issued two million
shares of common stock to various parties as consideration for providing
financing commitments related to the Nextel tower acquisition. We did not
utilize these commitments for the Nextel acquisition primarily because of the
success of the 2009 notes offering. We currently have $350.0 million available
under our credit facility to fund new tower construction or acquisition
activity. In addition, our cash and cash equivalents are $237.4 million.
For the six months ended June 30, 1999, cash flows provided by operating
activities were $9.5 million as compared to $0.7 million for the six months
ended June 30, 1998. The change is primarily attributable to the favorable cash
flow generated from communication tower acquisitions in 1999.
For the six months ended June 30, 1999, cash flows used in investing
activities were $559.0 million compared to $19.3 million for the six months
ended June 30, 1998. In the six months ended June 30, 1999, SpectraSite invested
$574.3 million in purchases of property and equipment and deposits on future
acquisitions, primarily related to the acquisition of communication towers from
Nextel. These investments were partially offset by $15.4 million in maturities
of short-term investments. In the six months ended June 30, 1998, SpectraSite
invested $15.5 million in short-term investments.
In the six months ended June 30, 1999, cash flows provided by financing
activities were $687.4 million as compared to $134.5 million in the six months
ended June 30, 1998. The increase in cash provided by financing activities was
attributable to the proceeds from the sales of Series C preferred stock and the
2009 notes, as well as proceeds from borrowings under the new credit facility.
In May 1999, SpectraSite and Westower entered into a definitive agreement
under which Westower will merge with SpectraSite. In connection with the merger,
SpectraSite will repay Westower's outstanding debt of approximately $70.0
million. SpectraSite anticipates using cash-on-hand to repay this debt.
Our ability to make scheduled payments of principal of, or to pay
interest on, our debt obligations, and our ability to refinance any such debt
obligations, including the 2008 notes and the 2009 notes, or to fund planned
capital expenditures, will depend on our future performance, which, to a certain
extent is subject to general economic, financial, competitive, legislative,
regulatory and other factors that are beyond our control. Our business strategy
contemplates substantial capital expenditures in connection with our planned
tower build-out. Based on SpectraSite's current operations and anticipated
revenue growth, management believes that cash flow from operations, available
cash of approximately $237.4 million and anticipated available borrowings under
the new credit facility will be sufficient to fund our purchase of Westower and
capital expenditures of approximately $140.0 million through fiscal 1999.
Thereafter, however, or in the event SpectraSite exceeds its currently
anticipated capital expenditures for fiscal 1999, SpectraSite anticipates that
it will seek additional equity or debt financing to fund its business plan.
Failure to obtain any such financing could require SpectraSite to significantly
reduce its planned capital expenditures or scale back the scope of its tower
build-out or acquisition activities, any of which could have a material adverse
effect on our business, prospects, financial condition or results of operations.
There can be no assurance that we will generate sufficient cash flow from
operations, that anticipated revenue growth will be realized or that future
borrowings or equity financing will be available, on terms acceptable to us, in
amounts sufficient to service our indebtedness and make anticipated capital
expenditures.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In June 1998, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. SFAS 133
requires that derivative instruments be recognized as either assets or
liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet based on their fair values.
Changes in the fair values of such derivative instruments will be recorded
either in results of operations or in other comprehensive income, depending on
the intended use of the derivative instrument. The initial application of SFAS
133 will be reported as the effect of a change in accounting principle. SFAS 133
is effective for all fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999. We will adopt
the requirements of SFAS 133 in our 1999 financial statements. We have not yet
determined the effect that the adoption of SFAS 133 will have on our
consolidated financial statements.
YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE
We have conducted a comprehensive review of our computer systems to
identify which of our systems will have to be
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modified, upgraded or converted to recognize and process dates after December
31, 1999. We believe that most, if not all, of our computer software and systems
are year 2000 compliant, because most of our hardware and software has been
purchased within the past 18 months. We expect to incur internal staff costs, as
well as other expenses, related to testing and updating our systems to prepare
for the millennium date change. We presently believe that, with minor
modifications and upgrades to existing software and successful conversion to new
software, the year 2000 issue will not pose significant operational problems for
our systems as so modified, upgraded or converted. In fact, even if all of our
computer systems and other equipment vulnerable to the millennium date change
failed, we could continue operations uninterrupted after such failures. Like
most other companies, SpectraSite is dependent upon a variety of external
suppliers including vendors providing electrical power, telephony, water and
other necessary commodities. SpectraSite also relies upon the interstate banking
system and related electronic communications for functions such as transmitting
financial data from field offices. We are not aware currently of any material
non-compliance by these vendors that will materially affect our business
operations; however, we do not control these systems and cannot assure that they
will be converted in a timely fashion. Any delays or omissions by us or our
customers, suppliers or contractors to resolve the year 2000 issue could
materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of
operations. We do not anticipate material expenditures related to the year 2000
issue and incremental costs to date have been negligible, but we cannot assure
you that amounts to be spent on addressing the year 2000 issue will not be
material.
ITEM 3- QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We use financial instruments, including fixed and variable rate debt, to
finance our operations. The information below summarizes our market risks
associated with debt obligations outstanding as of June 30, 1999. The following
table presents principal cash flows and related weighted average interest rates
by fiscal year of maturity. Variable interest rate obligations under the new
credit facility are not included in the table. We have no long-term variable
interest obligations other than borrowings under the new credit facility.
EXPECTED MATURITY DATE
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1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 THEREAFTER TOTAL
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(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)
Long-term Obligations:
Fixed Rate................... $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 488,197 $ 488,197
Average interest rate.... - - - - - 11.5% 11.5%
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
None.
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
None.
ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
None.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
In April 1999 by unanimous written consent, the stockholders of
SpectraSite: (i) elected Lawrence B. Sorrel, Thomas E. McInerney, Michael J.
Price, Rudolph E. Rupert, Timothy M. Donahue, Steven Shindler, James R.
Matthews, Michael R. Stone, Andrew R. Heyer and Stephen H. Clark to serve as
directors until the next annual meeting of stockholders or until each director's
successor is duly elected and qualified; (ii) elected Lawrence B. Sorrel as
Chairman of the board of directors; and (iii) approved an amendment to the
existing bylaws to change the corporation's name in the bylaws from Integrated
Site Development, Inc. to SpectraSite Holdings, Inc. Also in April 1999, the
stockholders of SpectraSite executed an unanimous written consent to: (i) enter
into documents related to the new credit facility; (ii) amend and restate the
certificate of incorporation to provide for the issuance of the Series C
preferred stock; (iii) enter into amendments to the Series C preferred stock
purchase agreement and the merger agreement with Nextel; and (iv) take certain
other actions in connection with the issuance of the Series C preferred stock.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits
3.1 Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.9 filed with the registration statement on
Form S-4 (File No. 333-67043) of SpectraSite Holdings, Inc.).
4.1 Indenture, dated as of June 26, 1998, between SpectraSite
Holdings, Inc. and United States Trust Company of New York, as
trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 filed with the
registration statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-67043) of
SpectraSite Holdings, Inc.).
4.2 First Supplemental Indenture, dated as of March 25, 1999, between
SpectraSite Holdings, Inc. and United States Trust Company of New
York, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 filed
with the registration statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-67043)
of SpectraSite Holdings, Inc.).
4.3 Indenture, dated as of April 20, 1999, between SpectraSite
Holdings, Inc. and United States Trust Company of New York, as
trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 filed with the
registration statement on Form S-4 (File No. 333-67043) of
SpectraSite Holdings, Inc.).
27.1 Financial Data Schedule for the six months ended June 30, 1999
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
None.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of the 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: August 23, 1999 SPECTRASITE HOLDINGS, INC.
(Registrant)
/s/DAVID P. TOMICK
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David P. Tomick
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and
Secretary
/s/DANIEL I. HUNT
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Daniel I. Hunt
Vice President- Finance and Administration, Principal
Accounting Officer
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