SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
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FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended July 2, 1999
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ________________ to ______________
Commission File Number 000-25393
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VARIAN, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
Delaware 77-0501995
(State or Other Jurisdiction (IRS Employer
of Incorporation or Organization) Identification Number)
3120 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, California 94304-1030
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
(650) 213-8000
(Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes [X] No [ ]
The number of shares of the Registrant's common stock outstanding as of July
30, 1999 was 30,452,768 shares of $0.01 par value common stock.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I. Financial Information.................................................................. 3
Item 1. Financial Statements................................................................... 3
Consolidated Statements of Operations.................................................. 3
Consolidated Balance Sheets............................................................ 4
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows........................................ 5
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements......................................... 6
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.. 12
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk.............................. 20
Part II. Other Information...................................................................... 22
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K....................................................... 22
RISK FACTORS RELATING TO FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains "forward-looking" statements
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995,
which provides a "safe harbor" for these types of statements. These forward-
looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause
actual results of Varian, Inc. (the "Company") to differ materially from
management's current expectations. Those risks and uncertainties include,
without limitation: new product development and commercialization; demand for
and acceptance of the Company's products; competitive products and pricing;
economic conditions in the Company's product and geographic markets, including
Asian markets; foreign currency fluctuations; market investment in capital
equipment, including semiconductor manufacturing equipment; the ability to
realize anticipated cost-savings from the recently-initiated reorganization and
restructuring; the ability to increase operating margins on higher sales; costs
of investigating and remediating environmentally-contaminated sites; successful
implementation by the Company and certain third parties of corrective action to
address the impact of the Year 2000; the lack of recent operating history for
the Company as a separate entity; the risks detailed in the Company's
registration statement on Form 10/A filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission; and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company assumes and undertakes
no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Varian, Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Quarter Ended Nine Months Ended
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July 2, 1999 July 3, 1998 July 2, 1999 July 3, 1998
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Sales $149,562 $129,931 $431,794 $411,844
Cost of sales 91,211 76,022 273,589 247,683
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Gross profit 58,351 53,909 158,205 164,161
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Operating expenses
Sales and marketing 28,950 24,984 93,226 80,324
Research and development 7,667 6,422 24,107 21,427
General and administrative 10,503 13,826 28,965 33,456
Restructuring charges -- -- 10,974 --
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Total operating expenses 47,120 45,232 157,272 135,207
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Operating earnings 11,231 8,677 933 28,954
Interest expense, net 1,257 -- 1,257 --
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Earnings (loss) before income taxes 9,974 8,677 (324) 28,954
Income tax expense (benefit) 4,438 3,463 (144) 11,579
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Net earnings (loss) $ 5,536 $ 5,214 $ (180) $ 17,375
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Net earnings (loss) per share:
Basic $0.18 $0.17 $(0.01) $0.58
Diluted $0.18 $0.17 $(0.01) $0.57
Weighted-average common shares:
Basic 30,426 30,423 30,424 30,212
Diluted 30,704 30,587 30,424 30,587
See accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Varian, Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share and par value amounts)
July 2, October 2,
1999 1998
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(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 23,359 $ --
Accounts receivable 143,137 143,836
Inventories 64,883 71,575
Other current assets 40,381 26,260
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Total current assets 271,760 241,671
Property, plant and equipment 193,446 219,385
Accumulated depreciation (109,112) (124,666)
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Net property, plant and equipment 84,334 94,719
Other assets 68,851 67,709
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Total assets $ 424,945 $ 404,099
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Notes payable $ 24,050 $ --
Accounts payable--trade 33,253 34,320
Accrued expenses 100,738 102,470
Product warranty 7,914 7,608
Advance payments from customers 9,242 5,180
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Total current liabilities 175,197 149,578
Long-term accrued expenses 7,922 6,862
Deferred taxes 4,443 4,192
Notes payable 49,517 --
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Total liabilities 237,079 160,632
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Contingencies (Note 7)
Stockholders' equity
Preferred stock--par value $.01, authorized -- 1,000,000 shares; issued--none -- --
Common stock -- par value $.01, authorized -- 99,000,000 shares; issued and
Outstanding--30,435,793 shares at July 2, 1999 and none historical 304 --
Capital in excess of par value 182,026 --
Retained earnings 5,536 --
Divisional equity -- 243,467
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Total stockholders' equity 187,866 243,467
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 424,945 $ 404,099
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See accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Varian, Inc. and Subsidiary Companies
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
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July 2, 1999 July 3, 1998
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Net cash provided by operating activities $ 23,011 $ 24,876
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Investing activities
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (13,210) (14,392)
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Net cash used in investing activities (13,210) (14,392)
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Financing activities
Net issuance/payment of debt 9,622 --
Net transfers from (to) Varian Associates, Inc./Varian Medical Systems, Inc. 4,359 (10,139)
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 13,981 (10,139)
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Effects of exchange rate changes on cash (423) (345)
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 23,359 --
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period -- --
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 23,359 $ --
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Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Debt assumed/transferred from Varian Associates, Inc. $ 77,100
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Transfer of property, plant and equipment $ 9,900
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Interest paid $ 814
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See accompanying Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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VARIAN, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note 1. Interim Consolidated Financial Statements
These interim consolidated financial statements of Varian, Inc. and its
subsidiary companies (collectively, the "Company") have been prepared pursuant
to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain
information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements
prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been
condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The year ended
October 2, 1998 balance sheet data was derived from audited financial
statements, but does not include all disclosures required by generally accepted
accounting principles. These interim consolidated financial statements should be
read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included
in the registration statement on the Company's Form 10/A and the Company's Form
10-Q for the period ended April 2, 1999, each filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. In the opinion of the Company's management, the interim
consolidated financial statements include all normal recurring adjustments
necessary to present fairly the information required to be set forth therein.
The results of operations for the third quarter and nine months ended July 2,
1999 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for a full
year or for any other periods.
Note 2. Basis of Presentation
Until April 2, 1999, the Company's business was operated as part of Varian
Associates, Inc. ("VAI"). VAI contributed its Instruments business ("IB") to the
Company, then on April 2, 1999 distributed to the holders of record of VAI
common stock on March 24, 1999 one share of common stock of the Company for each
share of VAI common stock outstanding on April 2, 1999 (the "Distribution"). At
the same time, VAI contributed its Semiconductor Equipment business to Varian
Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. ("VSEA") and distributed to the holders
of record of VAI common stock on March 24, 1999 one share of common stock of
VSEA for each share of VAI common stock outstanding on April 2, 1999. VAI
retained its Health Care Systems business and changed its name to Varian Medical
Systems, Inc. ("VMS") effective as of April 3, 1999. These transactions were
accomplished under the terms of an Amended and Restated Distribution Agreement
dated as of January 14, 1999 by and among the Company, VAI and VSEA (the
"Distribution Agreement"). For purposes of providing an orderly transition and
to define certain ongoing relationships between and among the Company, VMS and
VSEA after the Distribution, the Company, VMS and VSEA also entered into certain
other agreements which include an Employee Benefits Allocation Agreement, an
Intellectual Property Agreement, a Tax Sharing Agreement and a Transition
Services Agreement (collectively, the "Distribution Related Agreements").
The interim consolidated financial statements generally reflect IB's results
of operations, financial position and cash flows through April 2, 1999, the date
of the Distribution, and the Company's results of operations, financial
position and cash flows from April 3, 1999 to July 2, 1999. Accordingly, the
interim financial results for periods prior to April 3, 1999 included in these
consolidated financial statements have been carved out from the interim
financial statements of VAI using the historical results of operations and
historical bases of the assets and liabilities of IB. The statements include the
accounts of IB after elimination of inter-business balances and transactions.
The interim consolidated financial statements include, among other things,
allocations of certain VAI corporate assets (including pension assets),
liabilities (including profit sharing and pension benefits), and expenses
(including legal, accounting, employee benefits, insurance services, information
technology services, treasury and other corporate overhead) to IB. These amounts
have been allocated to IB on the basis that is considered by management to
reflect most fairly or reasonably the utilization of the services provided to or
the benefit obtained by IB. Typical measures and activity indicators used for
allocation purposes include headcount, sales revenue and payroll expense. The
Company's management believes that the methods used to allocate these amounts
are reasonable. However, these allocations are not necessarily indicative of the
amounts that would have been or that will be recorded by the Company on a stand-
alone basis.
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The Company's fiscal year is the 52- or 53-week period ending on the Friday
nearest September 30. Fiscal year 1999 will comprise the 52-week period ending
October 1, 1999, and fiscal year 1998 comprises the 53-week period ended October
2, 1998. The fiscal quarters ended July 2, 1999, and July 3, 1998 each comprise
13 weeks. For purposes of interim reporting, the nine-month period ended July 2,
1999 comprises 39 weeks, and the nine-month period ended July 3, 1998 comprises
40 weeks.
Note 3. Balance Sheet Detail
Inventories
July 2, October 2,
1999 1998
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(Dollars in millions)
Raw materials and parts....................................................... $35.2 $32.1
Work in process............................................................... 5.6 6.7
Finished goods................................................................ 24.1 32.8
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Total inventories.......................................................... $64.9 $71.6
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Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market (net realizable value)
using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) cost for the U.S. inventories. All other
inventories are valued principally at average cost. If the first-in, first-out
(FIFO) method had been used for those operations valuing inventories on a LIFO
basis, inventories would have been higher than reported by $14.8 million at July
2, 1999 and $13.7 million at October 2, 1998.
Other Assets
July 2, October 2,
1999 1998
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(Dollars in millions)
Net goodwill.................................................................. $60.0 $59.6
Other......................................................................... 8.9 8.1
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Total other assets......................................................... $68.9 $67.7
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Accrued Expenses
July 2, October 2,
1999 1998
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(Dollars in millions)
Payroll and employee benefits................................................. $ 36.9 $ 33.1
Foreign income taxes payable.................................................. 2.1 19.2
Deferred income............................................................... 15.9 14.7
Group and risk insurance...................................................... 7.2 7.7
Restructuring................................................................. 5.1 --
Other......................................................................... 33.5 27.8
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$100.7 $102.5
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Note 4. Forward Exchange Contracts
The Company enters into forward exchange contracts to mitigate balance sheet
exposures to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. When these foreign
exchange contracts hedge operational exposure, the effects of movements in
currency exchange rates on these instruments are recognized in income when the
related revenue and expenses are recognized. When foreign exchange contracts
hedge balance sheet exposure, such effects are recognized in income when the
exchange rate changes. Because the impact of movements in currency exchange
rates on foreign exchange contracts generally offsets the related impact on the
underlying items being hedged, these instruments do not subject the Company to
risk that would otherwise result from changes in currency exchange rates. Gains
and losses on hedges of existing assets or liabilities are included in the
carrying amounts of those assets or liabilities and are ultimately recognized in
income upon disposition of the underlying assets or liabilities. Gains and
losses related to qualifying hedges of firm commitments also are deferred and
are recognized in income upon disposition of the underlying assets or
liabilities. Any deferred gains or losses are included in accrued expenses in
the balance sheet. If a hedging instrument is sold or terminated prior to
maturity, gains and losses continue to be deferred until the hedged item is
recognized in income. If a hedging instrument ceases to qualify as a hedge, any
subsequent gains and losses are recognized currently in income. Forward exchange
contracts outstanding as of July 2, 1999 were opened on July 2, 1999, and
accordingly there were no unrealized gains or losses associated with such
contracts. Forward exchange contracts that were outstanding as of July 2, 1999
are summarized as follows:
Notional
Notional Value
Value Sold Purchased
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(Dollars in millions)
Japanese Yen $10.3 $ --
British Pound 6.5 --
Canadian Dollar 3.7 --
Euro -- 6.9
Australian Dollar -- 3.7
Swedish Krona -- 2.9
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$20.5 $13.5
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Note 5. Net Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Basic earnings (loss) per share are calculated based on net earnings (loss)
and the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the reported
period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share include dilution from potential
common stock shares issuable pursuant to the exercise of outstanding stock
options determined using the treasury stock method.
For periods prior to April 3, 1999, pro forma earnings (loss) per share were
calculated assuming the weighted-average number of shares outstanding during the
period equaled the number of shares of common stock outstanding as of the
Distribution on April 2, 1999. Also, for computing pro forma diluted earnings
(loss) per share, the additional shares issuable upon exercise of stock options
were determined using the treasury stock method based on the number of
replacement stock options issued as of the Distribution on April 2, 1999.
For the quarter ended July 2, 1999, options to purchase 3,055,748 potential
common stock shares with exercise prices greater than the weighted-average
market value of such common stock for the period were excluded from the
calculation of diluted earnings per share for the quarter. For the nine-month
period ended July 2, 1999, all options to purchase common stock were excluded
from the computation of diluted loss per share because their effect was anti-
dilutive. For the quarter and nine-month periods ended July 3, 1998, options to
purchase 3,030,355 potential common stock shares with exercise prices greater
than the market value on April 2, 1999 of such common stock were excluded from
the calculation of diluted earnings per share.
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Note 6. Debt and Credit Facilities
The Distribution Agreement provided for the division among the Company, VSEA
and VMS of VAI's cash and debt as of April 2, 1999. Under the Distribution
Agreement, the Company was to assume 50% of VAI's term loans and receive an
amount of cash from VAI such that it would have net debt (defined in the
Distribution Agreement as the amount outstanding under the term loans and notes
payable, less cash and cash equivalents) equal to approximately 50% of the net
debt of the Company and VMS, subject to such adjustment as was necessary to
provide VMS with a net worth (as defined in the Distribution Agreement) of
between 40% and 50% of the aggregate net worth of the Company and VMS, and
subject to further adjustment to reflect the Company's approximately 50% share
of the estimated proceeds, if any, to be received by VMS after the Distribution
from the sale of VAI's long-term leasehold interest at certain of its Palo Alto
facilities, together with certain related buildings and other corporate assets,
and the Company's obligation for approximately 50% of any estimated transaction
expenses to be paid by VMS after the Distribution (in each case reduced for
estimated taxes payable or tax benefits received from all sales and transaction
expenses). Since the amounts transferred immediately prior to the Distribution
were based on estimates, these and other adjustments may be required within 180
days following the Distribution. As a result of these adjustments the Company
may be required to make cash payments to VMS and/or may be entitled to receive
cash payments from VMS. While the final amounts of any such adjustments have not
been determined, an estimated adjustment of $7.5 million has been included in
the financial statements at July 2, 1999 as a receivable from VMS and an
increase to equity. The amount of any other required adjustment cannot be
estimated.
As of July 2, 1999, the Company had $60.7 million in uncommitted credit
facilities for working capital purposes, of which $15.9 million was outstanding.
As of July 2, 1999, interest rates on these borrowings ranged from 3.6% to 5.6%,
and the weighted average interest rate was 5.1%. All of these credit facilities
contain certain conditions and events of default customary for such facilities.
As of July 2, 1999, the Company had $55.5 million in term loans. As of July
2, 1999, interest rates on these term loans ranged from 6.7% to 7.5%, and the
weighted average interest rate on the term loans was 7.0%. The term loans
contain certain covenants that limit future borrowings and the payment of cash
dividends and require the maintenance of certain levels of working capital and
operating results. As of July 2, 1999, the Company also had other long-term
notes payable of $2.2 million with an interest rate of 1.5%.
Future principal payments on debt outstanding on July 2, 1999 will be $16.0
million for the fiscal quarter ending October 1, 1999, and $6.4 million, $6.4
million, $6.5 million, $3.0 million, $2.8 million and $32.5 million during the
fiscal years ended 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and thereafter, respectively.
Note 7. Contingencies
Environmental Matters
In the Distribution Agreement, the Company agreed to indemnify VMS and VSEA
for one-third of certain environmental investigation and remediation costs
(after adjusting for any insurance proceeds and tax benefits recognized or
realized for such costs), as further described below.
VMS has been named by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or third
parties as a potentially responsible party under the Comprehensive Environmental
Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, at eight sites
where VAI is alleged to have shipped manufacturing waste for recycling or
disposal. VMS is also involved in various stages of environmental investigation
and/or remediation under the direction of, or in consultation with, foreign,
federal, state and/or local agencies at certain current VMS or former VAI
facilities.
For certain of these sites and facilities, various uncertainties make it
difficult to assess the likelihood and scope of further investigation or
remediation activities or to estimate the future costs of such activities if
undertaken. As of July 2, 1999, it was nonetheless estimated that the future
exposure for environmental-related investigation and remediation costs for these
sites and facilities ranged in the aggregate from $20.6 million to $48.0
million. The time frame over which these costs are expected to be incurred
varies with each site and facility, ranging up to approximately 30 years as of
July 2, 1999. No amount in the foregoing range of estimated future costs is
believed to
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be more probable of being incurred than any other amount in such range and the
Company has been advised that VMS accordingly accrued $20.6 million in estimated
environmental costs as of July 2, 1999. The amount accrued was not discounted to
present value.
As to other sites and facilities, sufficient knowledge has been gained to be
able to better estimate the scope and costs of future environmental activities.
As of July 2, 1999, it was estimated that the future exposure for environmental
related investigation and remediation costs for these sites and facilities
ranged in the aggregate from $39.1 million to $72.9 million. The time frame over
which these costs are expected to be incurred varies with each site and
facility, ranging up to approximately 30 years as of July 2, 1999. As to each of
these sites and facilities, it was determined that a particular amount within
the range of estimated costs was a better estimate of the future environmental
liability than any other amount within the range, and that the amount and timing
of these futures costs were reliably determinable. Together, these amounts
totaled $50.4 million at July 2, 1999. The Company has been advised that VMS
accordingly accrued $21.6 million as of July 2, 1999, which represents the best
estimate of the future costs discounted at 4%, net of inflation. This accrual is
in addition to the $20.6 million described in the preceding paragraph.
Since the Company is obligated to reimburse VMS for one-third of the
foregoing environmental-related costs and expenses (after adjusting for any
insurance proceeds and tax benefits recognized or realized by VMS for such costs
or expenses) that are paid after April 2, 1999, the Company recorded $7.7
million as its portion of these estimated future costs and expenses as of July
2, 1999. The foregoing amounts are only estimates of anticipated future
environmental-related costs, and the amounts actually spent may be greater or
less than such estimates. The aggregate range of cost estimates reflects various
uncertainties inherent in many environmental investigation and remediation
activities and the large number of sites and facilities involved. The Company
believes that most of these cost ranges will narrow as investigation and
remediation activities progress.
The Company's management believes that its reserves for the foregoing and
certain other environmental-related matters are adequate, but as the scope of
its obligation becomes more clearly defined, these reserves may be modified and
related charges against earnings may be made. Although any ultimate liability
arising from environmental-related matters described herein could result in
significant expenditures that, if aggregated and assumed to occur within a
single fiscal year, would be material to the Company's financial statements, the
likelihood of such occurrence is considered remote. Based on information
currently available and its best assessment of the ultimate amount and timing of
environmental-related events, the Company's management believes that the costs
of these environmental-related matters are not reasonably likely to have a
material adverse effect on the Company's financial statements.
Legal Proceedings
In the Distribution Agreement, the Company agreed to reimburse VMS for one-
third of certain costs and expenses (adjusted for any insurance proceeds and tax
benefits recognized or realized by VMS for such costs and expenses) that are
paid after April 2, 1999 and arise from actual or potential claims or legal
proceedings relating to discontinued, former or corporate operations of VAI.
These shared liabilities will generally be managed by VMS, and expenses and
losses (adjusted for any insurance proceeds and tax benefits recognized or
realized by VMS for such costs and expenses) will generally be borne one-third
each by the Company, VMS and VSEA. Also, from time to time, the Company is
involved in a number of legal actions and could incur an uninsured liability in
one or more of them. While the ultimate outcome of all of the above legal
matters is not determinable, management believes that the resolution of these
matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial
condition, results of operations or cash flows.
Note 8. Stockholders' Equity
On April 2, 1999, stockholders of record of VAI on March 24, 1999 received in
the Distribution one share of the Company's common stock for each share of VAI
common stock held on April 2, 1999. Immediately following the Distribution, the
Company had 30,422,792 shares of common stock outstanding.
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Each stockholder also received one Right for each share of common stock
distributed, entitling the stockholder to purchase one one-thousandth of a share
of Participating Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share, for $75.00, subject
to adjustment. The Participating Preferred Stock is designed so that each one
one-thousandth of a share has economic and voting terms similar to those of one
share of common stock.
In connection with the Distribution, certain holders of options to purchase
shares of VAI common stock received replacement options from the Company to
purchase shares of the Company's common stock. The Company granted such
replacement options to purchase 4,299,639 shares of the Company's common stock
with an average exercise price of $11.16 per share. Such stock options vest over
the same vesting periods as the original VAI stock options, typically three
years. On April 16, 1999 the Company issued additional non-qualified stock
options to purchase 1,483,850 shares of the Company's common stock at an
exercise price of $9.50 per share. At July 2, 1999, options to purchase
3,560,833 shares with an average exercise price of $10.74 were immediately
exercisable.
The Company began accumulating retained earnings on April 3, 1999, the date
immediately after the Distribution.
Note 9. Restructuring Charges
During the second quarter of fiscal year 1999, IB's management approved a
program to consolidate field sales and service organizations in Europe,
Australia and the United States so as to fall within the direct responsibility
of management at IB's principal factories in those countries, in order to reduce
costs, simplify management structure and benefit from the infrastructure
existing in those factories. This restructuring entailed consolidating certain
sales, service and support operations. The consolidation resulted in exiting of
a product line, closing or downsizing of sales offices and termination of
approximately 100 personnel. The following table sets forth certain details
associated with this restructuring:
Accrual at Cash Accrual at
April 2, Payments/Other July 2,
1999 Reductions 1999
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(Dollars in thousands)
Lease payments and other facility expenses..... $1,965 $ 168 $1,797
Severance and other related employee benefits.. 5,183 1,928 3,255
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Total........................................ $7,148 $2,096 $5,052
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Note 10. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 131, "Disclosures about
Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information." This statement changes
standards for the way that public business enterprises identify and report
operating segments in annual and interim financial statements. This statement
requires selected information about an enterprise's operating segments and
related disclosure about products and services, geographic areas and major
customers. The Company expects to report multiple segments when it adopts SFAS
No. 131 at fiscal year-end 1999.
In June 1998, FASB issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities." This statement establishes accounting and
reporting standards for derivative instruments and requires recognition of all
derivatives as assets or liabilities in the statement of financial position and
measurement of those instruments at fair value. This statement is effective for
fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. The Company will adopt SFAS No. 133
in the first quarter of fiscal year 2001 and is in the process of determining
the impact that adoption will have on its consolidated financial statements.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Until April 2, 1999, the Company's business was operated as part of Varian
Associates, Inc. ("VAI"). VAI contributed its Instruments business ("IB") to the
Company, then on April 2, 1999 distributed to the holders of record of VAI
common stock on March 24, 1999 one share of common stock of the Company for each
share of VAI common stock outstanding on April 2, 1999 (the "Distribution"). At
the same time, VAI contributed its Semiconductor Equipment business to Varian
Semiconductor Equipment Associates, Inc. ("VSEA") and distributed to the holders
of record of VAI common stock on March 24, 1999 one share of common stock of
VSEA for each share of VAI common stock outstanding on April 2, 1999. VAI
retained its Health Care Systems business and changed its name to Varian Medical
Systems, Inc. ("VMS") effective as of April 3, 1999. IB includes VAI's business
units that designed, manufactured, sold and serviced analytical and research
instrumentation and vacuum technologies, and a business unit that provided
contract electronics manufacturing.
These transactions were accomplished under the terms of an Amended and
Restated Distribution Agreement dated as of January 14, 1999 by and among the
Company, VAI and VSEA (the "Distribution Agreement"). For purposes of providing
an orderly transition and to define certain ongoing relationships between and
among the Company, VMS and VSEA after the Distribution, the Company, VMS and
VSEA also entered into certain other agreements which include an Employee
Benefits Allocation Agreement, an Intellectual Property Agreement, a Tax Sharing
Agreement and a Transition Services Agreement (collectively, the "Distribution
Related Agreements").
The interim consolidated financial statements generally reflect IB's results
of operations, financial position and cash flows through April 2, 1999, the date
of the Distribution, and the Company's results of operations, financial position
and cash flows from April 3, 1999 to July 2, 1999. Accordingly, the interim
financial results for periods prior to April 3, 1999 included in these
consolidated financial statements have been carved out from the interim
financial statements of VAI using the historical results of operations and
historical bases of the assets and liabilities of IB. The statements include the
accounts of IB after elimination of inter-business balances and transactions.
The interim consolidated financial statements include, among other things,
allocations of certain VAI corporate assets (including pension assets),
liabilities (including profit-sharing and pension benefits) and expenses
(including legal, accounting, employee benefits, insurance services, information
technology services, treasury and other corporate overhead) to IB using the
allocation methodology described in Note 2 of the Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements. The Company's management believes that the methods used to
allocate these amounts are reasonable. However, these allocations are not
necessarily indicative of the amounts that would have been or will be recorded
by the Company on a stand-alone basis.
This discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations
is based upon and should be read in conjunction with the interim consolidated
financial statements of the Company and the notes thereto, as well as the
Instruments Business of Varian Associates, Inc. Combined Financial Statements
and the Notes thereto, and the information contained under the headings
"Business," "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations," in the Company's registration
statement on Form 10/A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
The Company's fiscal year is the 52- or 53-week period ending on the Friday
nearest September 30. Fiscal year 1999 comprises the 52-week period ending
October 1, 1999, and fiscal year 1998 comprises the 53-week period ended October
2, 1998. The fiscal quarters ended July 2, 1999 and July 3, 1998 each comprise
13 weeks. For purposes of interim reporting, the nine-month period ended April
2, 1999 comprises 39 weeks, and the nine-month period ended July 3, 1998
comprises 40 weeks.
Results of Operations
Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 1999 Compared to Third Quarter of Fiscal Year 1998
Sales. Sales were $149.6 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 1999,
compared to $129.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 1998, a 15.1%
increase. Analytical Instruments' sales increased 19.7% to $69 million. The
acquisition of Chrompack International B.V. ("Chrompack") in the fourth quarter
of fiscal year 1998
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had a significant impact on this increase in Analytical Instruments' sales, but
demand was also strong for its other consumable products and new analytical
systems. NMR Systems' sales at $28.4 million were up 12.2% compared to the third
quarter of fiscal year 1998. Vacuum Technologies' sales at $28.6 million rose
9.4% compared to the third quarter of fiscal year 1998. Electronics
Manufacturing's sales of $23.6 million increased 15.4% compared to the third
quarter of fiscal year 1998.
Geographically, sales in North America of $89.0 million and in Europe of
$41.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 1999 represented increases of
19.5% and 16.6%, respectively, from the third quarter of fiscal year 1998, while
sales in Asia of $15.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 1999
represented a decrease of 2.5% from the third quarter of fiscal year 1998. Each
business contributed to the increase in North America. The increase in Europe
was due largely to the acquisition of Chrompack in the fourth quarter of fiscal
year 1998, and the decrease in Asia resulted largely from weak economic
conditions in that region.
Orders during the third quarter of fiscal year 1999 were $164.2 million,
compared to $133.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal year 1998. All
businesses contributed to the increase, led by Electronics Manufacturing.
Gross Profit. Gross profit was $58.4 million (representing 39.0% of sales)
in the third quarter of fiscal year 1999, compared to $53.9 million
(representing 41.5% of sales) in the third quarter of fiscal year 1998. All
businesses contributed to the increase in gross profit. The higher gross margin
percentage in the fiscal year 1998 period was primarily due to how VAI's
financial results for that period were allocated to the Company.
Sales and Marketing. Sales and marketing expenses were $29.0 million
(representing 19.4% of sales) in the third quarter of fiscal year 1999, compared
to $25.0 million (representing 19.2% of sales) in the third quarter of fiscal
year 1998. The increase was largely due to marketing expenses of Chrompack,
which was acquired in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1998.
Research and Development. Research and development expenses were $7.7
million (representing 5.1% of sales) in the third quarter of fiscal year 1999,
compared to research and development expenses of $6.4 million (representing 4.9%
of sales) in the third quarter of fiscal year 1998. This increase was primarily
due to the research and development expenses of Chrompack, which was acquired in
the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1998, and to increased spending by NMR
Systems.
General and Administrative. General and administrative expenses were
$10.5 million (representing 7.0% of sales) in the third quarter of fiscal 1999,
compared to $13.8 million (representing 10.6% of sales) in the third quarter of
fiscal 1998. The third quarter of fiscal year 1999 expenses include the
additional costs of Chrompack, which was acquired in the fourth quarter of
fiscal year 1998, and on-going transition costs related to the spin-off from
VAI. These expenses were more than off-set by lower corporate expenses relative
to the third quarter of fiscal year 1998, which included significant allocations
of VAI corporate expenses.
Net Interest Expense. Net interest expense was $1.3 million (representing
0.8% of sales) for the third quarter of fiscal year 1999. Prior to the
Distribution on April 2, 1999, the Company had no debt. See "Liquidity and
Capital Resources" below.
Taxes on Earnings. The effective income tax rate was 44.5% in the third
quarter of fiscal year 1999, compared to 40.0% in the third quarter of fiscal
year 1998. The fiscal year 1999 rate is higher than the fiscal year 1998 rate
because the Company expects to realize a larger proportion of high-tax foreign
country income during fiscal year 1999 than it did during fiscal year 1998, due
primarily to restructuring and related charges incurred in lower tax rate
countries.
Net Earnings. Net earnings were $5.5 million ($0.18 diluted net earnings per
share) in the third quarter of fiscal year 1999, compared to net earnings of
$5.2 million ($0.17 pro forma diluted net earnings per share) in the third
quarter of fiscal year 1998. The results for the third quarter of fiscal year
1998 do not include any interest expense for the long-term debt assumed by the
Company as part of the Distribution.
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First Nine Months of Fiscal 1999 Compared to First Nine Months of Fiscal 1998
Sales. Sales were $431.8 million in the first nine months of fiscal year
1999, compared to $411.8 million in the first nine months of fiscal
year 1998. Sales by the Analytical Instruments and Electronics Manufacturing
businesses were higher during the nine-month period relative to the year-ago
period. The increase in Analytical Instruments' sales was due in part to
Chrompack, which was acquired in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1998. NMR
Systems experienced slightly lower sales in the first nine months of fiscal year
1999 relative to the year-ago period, due to the timing of shipments of NMR
Systems products. Sales were lower in the Vacuum Technologies business in the
first nine months of fiscal year 1999 relative to the year ago period, due
largely to the slow-down in capital spending, particularly in Asian markets, and
weakness in semiconductor equipment demand in the first six months of fiscal
year 1999.
Geographically, sales in North America of $238.8 million and in Europe of
$133.3 million in the first nine months of fiscal year 1999 represented
increases of 3.6% and 16.6%, respectively, as compared to the first nine months
of fiscal year 1998, while sales in Asia of $47.4 million in the first nine
months of fiscal year 1999 declined by 8.7% from the first nine months of fiscal
year 1998, reflecting the general slow-down in Asian markets.
Orders in the first nine months of fiscal year 1999 were $456.9 million,
compared to $404.2 million in the first nine months of fiscal year 1998. All
businesses except the Vacuum Technologies business contributed to the orders
growth.
Gross Profit. Gross profit was $158.2 million (representing 36.6% of sales)
in the first nine months of fiscal year 1999, compared to $164.2 million
(representing 39.9% of sales) in the first nine months of fiscal year 1998. The
decline in gross profit resulted primarily from actions taken as part of an
overall reorganization that included actions to prepare IB to separate from VAI
and become a stand-alone company, other organizational changes and a
comprehensive product review, which resulted in a decision to accelerate
transition from certain older to newer products necessitating the writedown of
certain excess and obsolete inventories and the lowering of prices to accelerate
the liquidation of older products. The impact on gross profit of these actions
was in addition to the restructuring charges discussed below. The decline in
gross profit was also the result of lower sales of Vacuum Technologies products
in the first six months of fiscal year 1999.
Sales and Marketing. Sales and marketing expenses were $93.2 million
(representing 21.6% of sales) in the first nine months of fiscal year 1999,
compared to $80.3 million (representing 19.5% of sales) in the first nine months
of fiscal year 1998. Some of the increase was due to marketing expenses of
Chrompack, which was acquired in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1998.
Additionally, the increase in marketing expenses resulted from actions taken as
part of the above-described reorganization, including costs to move people and
equipment to new consolidated locations, writedown of field demonstration
equipment following the accelerated transition to newer products, and other
higher than normal costs related to the reorganization. These charges were in
addition to the restructuring charges discussed below.
Research and Development. Research and development expenses were $24.1
million (representing 5.6% of sales) in the first nine months of fiscal year
1999, compared to research and development expenses of $21.4 million
(representing 5.2% of sales) in the first nine months of fiscal year 1998. The
increase was primarily due to the additional research and development expenses
of Chrompack, which was acquired in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 1998, and
to increased spending by NMR Systems.
General and Administrative. General and administrative expenses were $29.0
million (representing 6.7% of sales) in the first nine months of fiscal year
1999, compared to $33.5 million (representing 8.1% of sales) in the first nine
months of 1998. The primary reason for this decrease was lower profit-sharing
and management incentive compensation costs in the first nine months of fiscal
year 1999, which was partially offset by the additional general and
administrative costs of Chrompack, acquired in the fourth quarter of fiscal year
1998, and on-going transition costs related to the spin-off from VAI.
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Restructuring Charges. During the second quarter of fiscal year 1999, IB's
management approved a program to consolidate field sales and service
organizations in Europe, Australia and the United States so as to fall within
the direct responsibility of management at principal factories in those
countries, in order to reduce costs, simplify management structure and benefit
from the infrastructure existing in those factories. This restructuring
entailed consolidating certain sales, service and support operations. The
consolidation resulted in exiting of a product line, closing or downsizing of
sales offices and termination of approximately 100 personnel. The following
table sets forth certain details associated with this restructuring:
Accrual at Cash Accrual at
April 2, Payments/Other July 2,
1999 Reductions 1999
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(Dollars in thousands)
Lease payments and other facility expenses...... $1,965 $ 168 $1,797
Severance and other related employee benefits... 5,183 1,928 3,255
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Total........................................ $7,148 $2,096 $5,052
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Net Interest Expense. Net interest expense was $1.3 million (representing
0.3% of sales) for the first nine months of fiscal year 1999. Prior to the
Distribution on April 2, 1999, the Company had no debt. See "Liquidity and
Capital Resources.
Taxes on Earnings. The effective income tax rate was 44.5% in the first nine
months of fiscal year 1999, compared to 40.0% in the first nine months of fiscal
year 1998. The fiscal year 1999 rate is higher than the fiscal year 1998 rate
because the Company expects to realize a larger proportion of high-tax foreign
country income during fiscal year 1999 than it did during fiscal year 1998, due
primarily to restructuring and related charges incurred in lower tax rate
countries.
Net Earnings/Loss. The net loss of $0.2 million ($0.01 pro forma diluted net
loss per share) in the first nine months of fiscal year 1999, compared to net
earnings of $17.4 million ($0.57 pro forma diluted net earnings per share) in
the first nine months of fiscal year 1998, was the result of the overall
reorganization described above, which resulted in incremental costs primarily
included in cost of sales, marketing and restructuring charges. The results for
the first nine months of fiscal year 1998 do not include any interest expense
for the long-term debt assumed by the Company as part of the Distribution.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
VAI Cash and Debt Allocations. The Distribution Agreement provided for the
division among the Company, VSEA and VMS of VAI's cash and debt as of April 2,
1999. Under the Distribution Agreement, the Company was to assume 50% of VAI's
term loans and receive an amount of cash from VAI such that it would have net
debt (defined in the Distribution Agreement as the amount outstanding under the
term loans and notes payable, less cash and cash equivalents) equal to
approximately 50% of the net debt of the Company and VMS, subject to such
adjustment as was necessary to provide VMS with a net worth (as defined in the
Distribution Agreement) of between 40% and 50% of the aggregate net worth of the
Company and VMS, and subject to further adjustment to reflect the Company's
approximately 50% share of the estimated proceeds, if any, to be received by VMS
after the Distribution from the sale of VAI's long-term leasehold interest at
certain of its Palo Alto facilities, together with certain related buildings and
other corporate assets, and the Company's obligation for approximately 50% of
any estimated transaction expenses to be paid by VMS after the Distribution (in
each case reduced for estimated taxes payable or tax benefits received from all
sales and transaction expenses). Since the amounts transferred immediately prior
to the Distribution were based on estimates, these and other adjustments may be
required within 180 days following the Distribution. As a result of these
adjustments, the Company may be required to make cash payments to VMS and/or may
be entitled to receive cash payments from VMS. While the final amount of any
such adjustments have not been determined, an estimated adjustment of $7.5
million has been included in the financial statements at July 2, 1999 as a
receivable from VMS and an increase to equity. The amount of any other
required adjustment cannot be estimated.
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Debt and Credit Facilities. In connection with the Distribution, a portion of
VAI's debt was assumed by the Company as of April 2, 1999. In addition, the
Company entered into new debt arrangements as of and after April 2, 1999.
As of July 2, 1999, the Company had $60.7 million in uncommitted credit
facilities for working capital purposes, of which $15.9 million was outstanding.
As of July 2, 1999, interest rates on these borrowings ranged from 3.6% to 5.6%,
and the weighted average interest rate was 5.1%. All of these credit facilities
contain certain conditions and events of default customary for such facilities.
As of July 2, 1999, the Company had $55.5 million in term loans. As of July
2, 1999 interest rates on these term loans ranged from 6.7% to 7.5%, and the
weighted average interest rate on the term loans was 7.0%. The term loans
contain certain covenants that limit future borrowings and the payment of cash
dividends and require the maintenance of certain levels of working capital and
operating results. As of July 2, 1999, the Company also had other long-term
notes payable of $2.2 million with an interest rate of 1.5%.
Future principal payments on debt outstanding on July 2, 1999 will be $16.0
million for the fiscal quarter ending October 1, 1999 and $6.4 million, $6.4
million, $6.5 million, $3.0 million, $2.8 million and $32.5 million during the
fiscal years ended 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and thereafter, respectively.
Cash and Cash Equivalents. Pursuant to the Distribution Agreement as
described above, the Company received a cash contribution from VAI in the amount
of $12.1 million as of April 2, 1999.
The Company generated $23.0 million of cash from operations in the first nine
months of fiscal year 1999, which compares to $24.9 million in the first nine
months of fiscal year 1998. The primary reason for this decrease in cash
generated was due to operating activities. The Company used $13.2 million of
cash for investing activities in the first nine months of fiscal year 1999,
which compares to $14.4 million in the first nine months of fiscal year 1998.
The primary reason for this decrease was lower capital equipment expenditures.
The Company issued net debt of $9.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal year
1999, which compares to no debt in fiscal year 1998. The debt will be used to
satisfy commitments for capital expenditures and other cash requirements for the
current fiscal year and fiscal year 2000.
The cash flow impact of certain actions relating to the above-described
overall reorganization of IB will occur for several more quarters. Management
believes that the cash flow impact will be approximately $2.7 million in the
remainder of fiscal year 1999 and $2.4 million in fiscal year 2000.
The Company currently has no plans to materially modify or expand its
facilities or to make other material capital expenditures.
The Distribution Agreement provides that the Company is responsible for
certain litigation to which VAI was a party, and further provides that the
Company will indemnify VMS and VSEA for one-third of the costs, expenses and
other liabilities relating to certain discontinued, former and corporate
operations of VAI, including certain environmental liabilities (see
"Environmental Matters" below). The Company's liquidity is affected by many
other factors, some based on the normal ongoing operations of the business and
others related to the uncertainties of the industry and global economies.
Although the Company's cash requirements will fluctuate based on the timing and
extent of these factors, management believes that cash generated from
operations, together with the Company's borrowing capability, will be sufficient
to satisfy commitments for capital expenditures and other cash requirements for
the current fiscal year and fiscal year 2000.
Environmental Matters
The Company's operations are subject to various foreign, federal, state
and/or local laws regulating the discharge of materials into the environment or
otherwise relating to the protection of the environment. This includes
discharges into soil, water and air, and the generation, handling, storage,
transportation and disposal of waste and hazardous substances. In addition,
several countries are reviewing proposed regulations that would require
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manufacturers to dispose of their products at the end of their useful life.
These laws have the effect of increasing costs and potential liabilities
associated with the conduct of such operations.
In addition, under the Distribution Agreement, the Company agreed to
indemnify VMS and VSEA for one-third of environmental investigation and
remediation costs (after adjusting for any insurance proceeds and tax benefits
recognized or realized for such costs), as further described below.
VMS has been named by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or third
parties as a potentially responsible party under the Comprehensive Environmental
Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, as amended, at eight sites
where VAI is alleged to have shipped manufacturing waste for recycling or
disposal. VMS is also involved in various stages of environmental investigation
and/or remediation under the direction of, or in consultation with, foreign,
federal, state and/or local agencies at certain current VMS or former VAI
facilities.
For certain of these sites and facilities, various uncertainties make it
difficult to assess the likelihood and scope of further investigation or
remediation activities or to estimate the future costs of such activities if
undertaken. As of July 2,1999, it was nonetheless estimated that the future
exposure for environmental-related investigation and remediation costs for these
sites and facilities ranged in the aggregate from $20.6 million to $48.0
million. The time frame over which these costs are expected to be incurred
varies with each site and facility, ranging up to approximately 30 years as of
July 2, 1999. No amount in the foregoing range of estimated future costs is
believed to be more probable of being incurred than any other amount in such
range and the Company has been advised that VMS accordingly accrued $20.6
million in estimated environmental costs as of July 2, 1999. The amount accrued
was not discounted to present value.
As to other sites and facilities, sufficient knowledge has been gained to be
able to better estimate the scope and costs of future environmental activities.
As of July 2, 1999, it was estimated that the future exposure for environmental
related investigation and remediation costs for these sites and facilities
ranged in the aggregate from $39.1 million to $72.9 million. The time frame over
which these costs are expected to be incurred varies with each site and
facility, ranging up to approximately 30 years as of July 2, 1999. As to each of
these sites and facilities, it was determined that a particular amount within
the range of estimated costs was a better estimate of the future environmental
liability than any other amount within the range, and that the amount and timing
of these futures costs were reliably determinable. Together, these amounts
totaled $50.4 million at July 2, 1999. The Company has been advised that VMS
accordingly accrued $21.6 million as of July 2, 1999, which represents the best
estimate of the future costs discounted at 4%, net of inflation. This accrual is
in addition to the $20.6 million described in the preceding paragraph.
Since the Company is obligated to reimburse VMS for one-third of the
foregoing environmental-related costs and expenses (after adjusting for any
insurance proceeds and tax benefits recognized or realized by VMS for such costs
or expenses) that are paid after April 2, 1999, the Company recorded $7.7
million as its portion of these estimated future costs for environmental
liabilities of VAI as of July 2, 1999. The foregoing amounts are only estimates
of anticipated future environmental-related costs, and the amounts actually
spent may be greater or less than such estimates. The aggregate range of cost
estimates reflects various uncertainties inherent in many environmental
investigation and remediation activities and the large number of sites and
facilities involved. Management believes that most of these cost ranges will
narrow as investigation and remediation activities progress.
Management believes that its reserves for the foregoing and certain other
environmental-related matters are adequate, but as the scope of its obligation
becomes more clearly defined, these reserves may be modified and related charges
against earnings may be made. Although any ultimate liability arising from
environmental-related matters described herein could result in significant
expenditures that, if aggregated and assumed to occur within a single fiscal
year, would be material to the Company's financial statements, the likelihood of
such occurrence is considered remote. Based on information currently available
and its best assessment of the ultimate amount and timing of environmental-
related events, management believes that the costs of these environmental-
related matters are not reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on
the Company's financial statements.
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Year 2000
General. The "Year 2000" problem refers to computer programs and other
equipment with embedded microprocessors ("non-IT systems") which use only the
last two digits to refer to a year, and which therefore might not properly
recognize a year that begins with "20" instead of the familiar "19." As a
result, those computer programs and non-IT systems might be unable to operate or
process accurately certain date-sensitive data before or after January 1, 2000.
Because the Company relies heavily on computer programs and non-IT systems, and
relies on third parties which themselves rely on computer programs and non-IT
systems, the Year 2000 problem, if not addressed, could adversely effect the
Company's business, results of operations and financial condition.
State of Readiness. VAI and IB previously initiated a comprehensive
assessment of potential Year 2000 problems with respect to (1) the Company's
internal systems, (2) the Company's products, and (3) significant third parties
with which the Company does business. The Company is continuing that assessment
for its businesses, although under the terms of the Transition Services
Agreement among VMS, VSEA and the Company, VMS is taking certain actions and
otherwise assisting the Company with respect to certain Year 2000 implications
with the Company's internal systems.
The Company has substantially completed its assessment of potential Year 2000
problems in internal systems, which systems have been categorized as follows, in
order of importance: (a) enterprise information systems; (b) enterprise
networking and telecommunications; (c) factory-specific information systems; (d)
non-IT systems; (e) computers and packaged software; and (f) facilities systems.
With respect to enterprise information systems, VAI initiated in 1994
replacement of its existing systems with a single company-wide system supplied
by SAP America, Inc., which system is designed and tested by SAP for Year 2000
capability. Installation of the SAP enterprise information system has been
staged to replace first those existing systems that are not Year 2000 capable.
Installation of the SAP system for the Company is approximately 80% complete,
with 90% completion expected by October 1999 and full completion expected by the
end of December 1999; upgrade of networking and telecommunications systems is
complete; upgrade of factory-specific information systems is complete; and
upgrade of non-IT systems, computers and packaged software, and facilities
systems are approximately 95% complete, with 100% completion expected by
December 1999.
The Company has initiated an assessment of potential Year 2000 problems in
its current and previously-sold products. With respect to current products, that
assessment and corrective actions are complete, and the Company believes that
all of its current products are Year 2000 capable; however, that conclusion is
based in substantial part on Year 2000 assurances or warranties from suppliers
of computers, software and non-IT systems which are integrated into or sold with
the Company's products. With respect to previously-sold products, the Company
does not intend to assess Year 2000 preparedness of every product it has ever
sold, but rather is focusing its assessments on products that are still under
written warranties or are still relatively early in their useful life, are more
likely to be dependent on non-IT systems that are not Year 2000 capable, and/or
cannot be easily upgraded with readily available externally-utilized computers
and packaged software. These assessments are substantially complete. Where the
Company identifies previously-sold products that are not Year 2000 capable, the
Company intends in some cases to develop and offer to sell upgrades or
retrofits, identify corrective measures which the customer could itself
undertake or identify for the customer other suppliers of upgrades or retrofits.
There may be instances where the Company will be required to repair and/or
upgrade such products at its own expense.
The Company is still assessing potential Year 2000 problems of third parties
with which the Company has material relationships, which will be primarily
suppliers of products or services. These assessments will identify and
prioritize critical suppliers, review those suppliers' written assurances on
their own assessments and correction of Year 2000 problems and develop
appropriate contingency plans for those suppliers which might not be adequately
prepared for Year 2000 problems. These assessments are expected to be
substantially completed by November 1999.
Costs. The Company estimates that it and IB had incurred approximately
$1,228,000 as of July 2, 1999 to assess and correct Year 2000 problems. Although
difficult to assess, based on its assessment to date, the Company estimates that
it will incur approximately $310,000 in additional costs to assess and correct
Year 2000 problems, which costs are expected to be incurred throughout fiscal
year 1999 and the first half of fiscal year 2000. All of these costs have been
and will continue to be expensed as incurred. This estimate of future costs has
not been reduced by expected recoveries from certain third parties, which are
subject to indemnity, reimbursement or warranty
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obligations for Year 2000 problems. In addition, the Company expects that
certain costs will be offset by revenues generated by the sale of upgrades and
retrofits and other customer support services relating to Year 2000 problems.
However, there can be no assurance that the Company's actual costs to assess and
correct Year 2000 problems will not be higher than the foregoing estimate.
Risks. Failure by the Company or its key suppliers to accurately assess and
correct Year 2000 problems would likely result in interruption of certain of the
Company's normal business operations, which could have a material adverse effect
on the Company's business, results of operations and financial condition. If the
Company does not adequately identify and correct Year 2000 problems in its
information systems, it could experience an interruption in its operations,
including manufacturing, order processing, receivables collection, cash
management and accounting, such that there would be delays in product shipments,
lost data and a consequential impact on revenues, expenditures, cash flow and
financial reporting. If the Company does not adequately identify and correct
Year 2000 problems in its non-IT systems, it could experience an interruption in
its manufacturing and related operations, such that there would be delays in
product shipments and a consequential impact on results of operations. If the
Company does not adequately identify and correct Year 2000 problems in
previously-sold products, it could experience warranty or similar claims by
users of products which do not function correctly and could incur higher
warranty and service costs. If the Company does not adequately identify and
correct Year 2000 problems of the significant third parties with which it does
business, it could experience an interruption in the supply of key components or
services from those parties, such that there would be delays in product
shipments or services and a consequential impact on results of operations.
Because of uncertainties as to the extent of Year 2000 problems with the
Company's previously-sold products and the extent of any legal obligation for
the Company to correct Year 2000 problems in those products, the Company cannot
fully assess the risks to the Company with respect to those products. Because
its assessments are not yet complete, the Company also cannot yet conclude that
the failure of critical suppliers to assess and correct Year 2000 problems is
not reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on the Company's results
of operations, and indeed the failure of certain suppliers to provide essential
infrastructure services will likely have a material adverse effect on the
Company's business, results of operations and financial condition. The most
difficult risks for the Company to assess and prepare for relate to basic
infrastructure services (such as electricity, water, gas, telecommunications,
transportation, distribution and banking) provided by third parties, in
particular outside the United States.
Management believes that the assessments and corrective actions described
above have been or will be accomplished within the cost and time estimates
stated. Although it is not expected that the Company will be 100% Year 2000
compliant by the end of 1999, management does not currently believe that any
Year 2000 non-compliance in the Company's information systems would have a
material adverse effect on the Company's business, results of operations or
financial condition. However, given the inherent complexity and implications of
the Year 2000 problem, there can be no assurance that actual costs will not be
higher than currently anticipated or that corrective actions will not take
longer than currently anticipated to complete. Risk factors which might result
in higher costs or delays include the ability to identify and correct in a
timely fashion Year 2000 problems; regulatory or legal obligations to correct
Year 2000 problems in previously-sold products; ability to retain and hire
qualified personnel to perform assessments and corrective actions; the
willingness and ability of critical suppliers to assess and correct their own
Year 2000 problems, including the products they supply to the Company; and the
additional complexity which will likely be caused by undertaking during fiscal
year 1999 and fiscal year 2000 the separation (as a result of the Distribution)
of enterprise information systems which the Company currently shares with VMS
and VSEA.
Contingency Plans. With respect to the Company's enterprise information
systems, the Company has a contingency plan if the SAP system is not fully
installed before December 31, 1999. That plan primarily involves installation
where necessary of a Year 2000 capable upgrade of existing information systems
pending complete installation of the SAP system. That upgrade is currently in
acceptance testing, and, if functional, will be held for contingency purposes.
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With respect to products and significant third parties, the Company is, as
part of its on-going assessment of potential Year 2000 problems, developing
contingency plans for the more critical problems that might not be corrected
before December 31, 1999. The focus of these contingency plans will be the
possible interruption of supply of key components or services from third
parties.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 131, "Disclosures about
Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information." This statement changes
standards for the way that public business enterprises identify and report
operating segments in annual and interim financial statements. This statement
requires selected information about an enterprise's operating segments and
related disclosure about products and services, geographic areas and major
customers. The Company expects to report multiple segments when it adopts SFAS
No. 131 at fiscal year-end 1999.
In June 1998, FASB issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities." This statement establishes accounting and
reporting standards for derivative instruments and requires recognition of all
derivatives as assets or liabilities in the statement of financial position and
measurement of those instruments at fair value. This statement is effective for
fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. The Company will adopt SFAS No. 133
in the first quarter of fiscal year 2001 and is in the process of determining
the impact that adoption will have on its consolidated financial statements.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
Foreign Currency Exchange Risk
With global operations and activities, the Company faces exposure to adverse
movements in foreign currency exchange rates. This exposure may change over time
as the Company's business practices evolve and could have a material adverse
impact on the Company's financial results. The Company's primary exposures
typically relate to non-U.S. dollar denominated sales and purchases throughout
Europe and Asia. The Euro was adopted as a common currency for members of the
European Monetary Union on January 1, 1999. The Company is evaluating, among
other issues, the impact of the Euro conversion on its foreign currency
exposure. Based on its evaluation to date, the Company does not expect the Euro
conversion to create any change in its currency exposure due to the Company's
existing hedging practices.
The Company typically hedges its currency exposures associated with certain
assets and liabilities denominated in non-functional currencies and with
anticipated foreign currency cash flows. The Company's forward exchange
contracts have generally ranged from one to three months in original maturity,
and no forward exchange contract has had an original maturity greater than one
year. Forward exchange contracts outstanding as of July 2, 1999 were opened on
July 2, 1999, and accordingly there were no unrealized gains or losses
associated with such contracts. Forward exchange contracts that were outstanding
as of July 2, 1999 were:
Notional
Notional Value
Value Sold Purchased
---------- ---------
(Dollars in millions)
Japanese Yen $10.3 $ --
British Pound 6.5 --
Canadian Dollar 3.7 --
Euro -- 6.9
Australian Dollar -- 3.7
Swedish Krona -- 2.9
----- -----
$20.5 $13.5
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Interest Rate Risk
The Company's exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates
primarily to the Company's debt obligations. The Company primarily enters into
debt obligations to support general corporate purposes, including working
capital requirements, capital expenditures and acquisitions.
The Company is subject to fluctuating interest rates that may impact,
adversely or otherwise, its results of operations or cash flows for its variable
rate debt. Fluctuations in interest rates may also impact, adversely or
otherwise, the estimated fair value of the Company's fixed rate long-term
obligations. The Company has no cash flow exposure due to rate changes for long-
term debt obligations.
The table below presents principal amounts and related weighted-average
interest rates by year of maturity for the Company's debt obligations.
Fiscal quarter Fiscal year
Ending October 1, --------------------------------------------------------------
1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 Thereafter Total
----- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---------- -------
(Dollars in millions)
Liabilities
Short-term debt $15.9 -- -- -- -- -- -- $15.9
Average interest rate....... 5.1% -- -- -- -- -- -- 5.1%
Long-term debt (including current
portion)......................... $ 0.1 $ 6.4 $ 6.4 $ 6.5 $ 3.0 $ 2.8 $32.5 $57.7
Average interest rate........... -- 6.9% 6.9% 6.9% 6.3% 6.6% 6.9% 6.8%
The estimated fair value of the Company's debt obligations approximates the
principal amounts reflected above based on rates currently available to the
Company for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities.
Although payments under certain of the Company's operating leases for its
facilities are tied to market indices, the Company is not exposed to material
interest rate risk associated with its operating leases.
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PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits required to be filed by Item 601 of Regulation S-K:
Exhibit No. Description
- ----------- -----------
10.1 Change in Control Agreement Between Registrant and G. Edward McClammy.
10.2 Change in Control Agreement Between Registrant and James L. Colbert.
10.3 Description of Certain Compensatory Arrangements Between Registrant and Executive Officers.
27.1 Financial Data Schedule.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K filed during the quarter ended July 2, 1999:
None.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
VARIAN, INC.
(Registrant)
By /s/ G. Edward McClammy
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G. Edward McClammy
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Duly Authorized Officer and
Principal Financial Officer)
Date: August 13, 1999
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Exhibit No. Description
- ----------- -----------
10.1 Change in Control Agreement Between Registrant and G. Edward McClammy.
10.2 Change in Control Agreement Between Registrant and James L. Colbert.
10.3 Description of Certain Compensatory Arrangements Between Registrant and Executive Officers
27.1 Financial Data Schedule
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