UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q [x] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2000 ------------------------------------------------- OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to 333-06609-01 Commission file number 333-06609-02 SPRINT SPECTRUM L.P. SPRINT SPECTRUM FINANCE CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 48-1165245 DELAWARE 43-1746537 (State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer incorporation or organization) Identification Nos.) 4900 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64112 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (816) 559-1000 ---------------------------- Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) and 12(g) of the Act: None The registrants meet the conditions set forth in General Instruction H (1) (a) and (b) of Form 10-Q and are therefore filing this Form with the reduced disclosure format. 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 these reports), and (2) has been subject to these filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No______ At May 1, 2000 Sprint Spectrum Finance Corporation had 100 common shares outstanding. Documents Incorporated by Reference: None Table of Contents Page Number ------------------- SPRINT SPECTRUM L.P. Part I - Financial Information Item 1. Financial Statements Consolidated Statements of Operations 1 Consolidated Balance Sheets 2 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 3 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Partners' Capital and Accumulated Deficit 4 Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 5 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 6 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 8 Part II - Other Information Item 1. Legal Proceedings 8 Item 2. Changes in Securities 8 Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 8 Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 8 Item 5. Other Information 8 Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 8 Signature 9 SPRINT SPECTRUM FINANCE CORPORATION Part I - Financial Information Item 1. Financial Statements Balance Sheets 10 Notes to Financial Statements 10 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 10 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 10 Part II - Other Information Item 1. Legal Proceedings 11 Item 2. Changes in Securities 11 Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities 11 Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 11 Item 5. Other Information 11 Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 11 Signature 12 Part I. Item 1. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) Sprint Spectrum L.P. (millions) - --------------------------------------------- --- ------------- -- -------------- -- ------------- --- ------------- Quarters Ended March 31, 2000 1999 - --------------------------------------------- --- ------------- -- -------------- -- ------------- --- ------------- Net Operating Revenues $ 751 $ 440 - --------------------------------------------- --- ------------- -- -------------- -- ------------- --- ------------- Operating Expenses Costs of services and products 444 381 Selling, general and administrative 390 283 Depreciation and amortization 211 169 - --------------------------------------------- --- ------------- -- -------------- -- ------------- --- ------------- Total operating expenses 1,045 833 - --------------------------------------------- --- ------------- -- -------------- -- ------------- --- ------------- Operating Loss (294) (393) Interest expense (159) (117) Other income, net 30 2 - --------------------------------------------- --- ------------- -- -------------- -- ------------- --- ------------- Loss before Extraordinary Item (423) (508) Extraordinary item - (33) - --------------------------------------------- --- ------------- -- -------------- -- ------------- --- ------------- Net Loss $ (423) $ (541) -- ------------- --- ------------- See accompanying Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS Sprint Spectrum L.P. (millions) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 31, December 31, 1999 2000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Unaudited) Assets Current assets Cash and equivalents $ 55 $ 16 Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $37 and $36 384 361 Affiliate receivables - 142 Inventories 298 310 Prepaids and other current assets 87 54 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total current assets 824 883 Property, plant and equipment Network equipment 4,057 3,838 Construction work in progress 1,133 1,151 Buildings and leasehold improvements 931 873 Other 415 381 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total property, plant and equipment 6,536 6,243 Accumulated depreciation (1,609) (1,447) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net property, plant and equipment 4,927 4,796 Intangible assets PCS licenses 2,137 2,137 Microwave relocation costs 328 314 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total intangible assets 2,465 2,451 Accumulated amortization (186) (171) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net intangible assets 2,279 2,280 Other 68 71 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $ 8,098 $ 8,030 ------------------------------------------- Liabilities and Partners' Capital Current liabilities Current maturities of long-term debt $ 5 $ 5 Accounts payable 397 418 Affiliated payables 412 274 Construction obligations 589 664 Accrued advertising 47 97 Accrued interest 166 87 Other 329 318 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total current liabilities 1,945 1,863 Long-term debt 8,360 7,960 Other noncurrent liabilities 96 89 Partners' capital and accumulated deficit Partners' capital 4,116 4,114 Accumulated deficit (6,419) (5,996) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total partners' capital and accumulated deficit (2,303) (1,882) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total $ 8,098 $ 8,030 ------------------------------------------- See accompanying Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) Sprint Spectrum L.P. (millions) - ------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------- ----------------- ---------------- Quarters Ended March 31, 2000 1999 - ------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------- ----------------- ---------------- Operating Activities Net loss $ (423) $ (541) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 211 169 Gain on sale of assets (28) - Extraordinary loss - 33 Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs 15 14 Changes in assets and liabilities: Receivables, net 119 64 Inventories and other current assets (20) (53) Accounts payable and other current liabilities 82 336 Other noncurrent assets and liabilities 8 (56) - ------------------------------------------------------------------ --- ------------- --- ------------- -- ------------- Net cash used by operating activities (36) (34) - ------------------------------------------------------------------ --- ------------- --- ------------- -- ------------- Investing Activities Capital expenditures (431) (400) Proceeds from sale of assets 117 - - ------------------------------------------------------------------ --- ------------- --- ------------- -- ------------- Net cash used by investing activities (314) (400) - ------------------------------------------------------------------ --- ------------- --- ------------- -- ------------- Financing Activities Proceeds from long-term debt 389 2,100 Payments on long-term debt - (1,695) - ------------------------------------------------------------------ --- ------------- --- ------------- -- ------------- Net cash provided by financing activities 389 405 - ------------------------------------------------------------------ --- ------------- --- ------------- -- ------------- Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Equivalents 39 (29) Cash and Equivalents at Beginning of Period 16 70 - ------------------------------------------------------------------ --- ------------- --- ------------- -- ------------- Cash and Equivalents at End of Period $ 55 $ 41 --- ------------- -- ------------- See accompanying Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN PARTNERS' CAPITAL AND ACCUMULATED DEFICIT Sprint Spectrum L.P. (Unaudited) (millions) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Partners' Accumulated Capital Deficit Total - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Beginning 2000 balance $ 4,114 $ (5,996) $ (1,882) Net loss - (423) (423) Other, net 2 - 2 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 2000 balance $ 4,116 $ (6,419) $ (2,303) ---------------------------------------------------- See accompanying Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. CONDENSED NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL Sprint Spectrum L.P. STATEMENTS (Unaudited) The information in this Form 10-Q has been prepared according to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules and regulations. In our opinion, the consolidated interim financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring accruals, needed to fairly present Sprint Spectrum L.P.'s consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements prepared according to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted. As a result, you should read these financial statements along with Sprint Spectrum's 1999 Form 10-K. Operating results for the 2000 year-to-date period do not necessarily represent the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2000. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. General - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sprint Spectrum L.P., with its wholly owned subsidiaries (Sprint Spectrum), began commercial code division multiple access operations late in the 1996 fourth quarter. Sprint Spectrum is wholly owned by Sprint Corporation (Sprint). In October 1999, Sprint announced a definitive merger agreement with WorldCom, Inc. (WorldCom). Sprint and WorldCom shareholders have approved the merger. The merger is subject to approvals from the Federal Communications Commission, the Justice Department, various state government bodies and foreign regulatory authorities. The companies anticipate that the merger will close in the second half of 2000. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Basis of Consolidation and Presentation - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Sprint Spectrum and its subsidiaries. The consolidated financial statements are prepared using accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. These principles require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Certain prior-year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current-year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the results of operations or partners' capital as previously reported. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Long-term Debt - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- During the 2000 first quarter, Sprint allocated $389 million of its notes payable and commercial paper to Sprint Spectrum. The proceeds were used to fund Sprint Spectrum's capital requirements and operating losses. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Litigation, Claims and Assessments - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Various suits arising in the ordinary course of business are pending against Sprint Spectrum. Management cannot predict the final outcome of these actions but believes they will not be material to the consolidated financial statements. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Supplemental Cash Flows Information - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sprint Spectrum's cash paid for interest, net of capitalized interest, totaled $33 million in the 2000 first quarter and $68 million in the same 1999 period. Sprint Spectrum's noncash activities included the following: Quarters Ended March 31, 2000 1999 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (millions) Noncash activity in partners' capital $ 2 $ 17 ---------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncement - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In December 1999, the SEC issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101, "Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements" (SAB 101). In March 2000, the SEC issued an amendment to SAB 101 which delayed the effective date for registrants with fiscal years that begin between December 12, 1999 and March 15, 2000. The effective date for Sprint Spectrum will be for the quarter ending June 30, 2000. Telecommunication service activation fees are specifically addressed in SAB 101 and Sprint Spectrum is in the process of determining the impact of SAB 101 on its financial statements. Based on a preliminary analysis, SAB 101 is not expected to have a material impact on Sprint Spectrum's consolidated financial statements. Part I. Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF Sprint Spectrum L.P. FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- General - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In November 1998, Sprint Corporation purchased the remaining ownership interests in Sprint Spectrum Holding Company, L.P.--Sprint Spectrum's general partner--and MinorCo, L.P.--Sprint Spectrum's limited partner--from Tele-Communications, Inc., Comcast Corporation and Cox Communications, Inc. At that time, Sprint created the Sprint PCS Group, which consists of Sprint's domestic wireless personal communication services (PCS) operations, including Sprint Spectrum. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Recent Developments - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In October 1999, Sprint announced a definitive merger agreement with WorldCom, Inc. (WorldCom). In April 2000, Sprint and WorldCom shareholders approved the merger. The merger is subject to approvals from the Federal Communications Commission, the Justice Department, various state government bodies and foreign regulatory authorities. The companies anticipate that the merger will close in the second half of 2000. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Results of Operations - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Selected Operating Results --------------------------------------------------------------------- Quarters Ended March 31, Variance ---------------------------------- ------------------------------- 2000 1999 $ % - ---------------------------------------------- ---------------- ----------------- -- ------------- ----------------- (millions) Net operating revenues $ 751 $ 440 $ 311 70.7% - ---------------------------------------------- -- ------------- -- -------------- -- ------------- Operating expenses Costs of services and products 444 381 63 16.5% Selling, general and administrative 390 283 107 37.8% Depreciation and amortization 211 169 42 24.9% - ---------------------------------------------- -- ------------- -- -------------- -- ------------- Total operating expenses 1,045 833 212 25.5% - ---------------------------------------------- -- ------------- -- -------------- -- ------------- Operating loss $ (294) $ (393) $ 99 25.2% -- ------------- -- -------------- -- ------------- Operating loss before depreciation and amortization $ (83) $ (224) $ 141 62.9% -- ------------- -- -------------- -- ------------- The wireless industry typically generates a higher number of subscriber additions and handset sales in the fourth quarter of each year compared to the remaining quarters. This is due to the use of retail distribution, which is dependent on the holiday shopping season; the timing of new products and service introductions; and aggressive marketing and sales promotions. Sprint Spectrum markets its products through multiple distribution channels, including its own retail stores as well as other retail outlets. Equipment sales to one retail chain and the subsequent service revenues generated by sales to its customers, accounted for approximately 25% of net operating revenues in the 2000 first quarter and approximately 30% in the 1999 first quarter. Net Operating Revenues Net operating revenues include subscriber revenues and sales of handsets and accessory equipment. Subscriber revenues consist of monthly recurring charges and usage charges. Net operating revenues increased 71% in the 2000 first quarter from the same 1999 period reflecting an increased customer base over the past 12 months. Revenues from sales of handsets and accessories were approximately 15% of net operating revenues in the 2000 first quarter and approximately 20% in the 1999 first quarter. As part of Sprint Spectrum's marketing plans, handsets are normally sold at prices below Sprint Spectrum's cost. Operating Expenses Costs of services and products mainly include handset and accessory costs, switch and cell site expenses and other network-related costs. These costs increased 17% in the 2000 first quarter from the 1999 first quarter reflecting the significant growth in customers and expanded market coverage, partly offset by a reduction in handset unit costs. Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expense mainly includes marketing costs to promote products and services as well as salary and benefit costs. SG&A expense increased 38% in the 2000 first quarter from the 1999 first quarter reflecting an expanded workforce to support subscriber growth and increased marketing and selling costs. Depreciation and amortization expense consists mainly of depreciation of network assets and amortization of intangible assets. The intangible assets include PCS licenses, which are amortized over 40 years, and microwave relocation costs, which are amortized over the remaining life of the related PCS licenses. Depreciation and amortization expense increased 25% in the 2000 first quarter from the 1999 first quarter reflecting depreciation of the network assets placed in service during 2000 and 1999. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nonoperating Items - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interest Expense Sprint Spectrum's effective interest rate on long-term debt was 9.0% in the 2000 first quarter and 8.9% in the 1999 first quarter. Other Income, Net Other income mainly includes a gain on the sale of customers and associated network infrastructure of $28 million in the 2000 first quarter. Extraordinary Item In the 1999 first quarter, Sprint Spectrum terminated its revolving credit facilities and repaid, prior to scheduled maturities, the related outstanding balance of $1.7 billion. These facilities had interest rates ranging from 5.6% to 6.3%. This resulted in a $33 million extraordinary loss. These short-term borrowings were repaid with long-term financing provided by Sprint. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Liquidity and Capital Resources - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sprint Spectrum's liquidity and capital resources are managed by Sprint. Sprint funds the Sprint PCS Group's, including Sprint Spectrum's, operating losses, working capital and debt service requirements. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forward-Looking Information - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sprint Spectrum includes certain estimates, projections and other forward-looking statements in its reports, in presentations to analysts and others, and in other publicly available material. Future performance cannot be ensured. Actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Some factors that could cause actual results to differ include: o the effects of vigorous competition in the markets in which Sprint Spectrum operates; o the costs and business risks related to entering and expanding new markets necessary to provide seamless service and new services; o the ability of Sprint Spectrum to continue to grow a significant market presence; o the impact of any unusual items resulting from ongoing evaluations of Sprint Spectrum's business strategies; o unexpected results of litigation filed against Sprint Spectrum; o uncertainties associated with the pending merger of Sprint and WorldCom; o the possibility of one or more of the markets in which Sprint Spectrum competes being affected by changes in political, economic or other factors such as monetary policy, legal and regulatory changes or other external factors over which Sprint Spectrum has no control; and o other risks referenced from time to time in Sprint's or Sprint Spectrum's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The words "estimate," "project," "intend," "expect," "believe" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are found throughout "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations". The reader should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this report. Sprint Spectrum is not obligated to publicly release any revisions to forward-looking statements to reflect events after the date of this report or unforeseen events. Part I. Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES Sprint Spectrum L.P. ABOUT MARKET RISK Omitted under the provisions of General Instruction H. Part II. Other Information Item 1. Legal Proceedings There were no reportable events during the quarter ended March 31, 2000. Item 2. Changes in Securities Omitted under the provisions of General Instruction H. Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities Omitted under the provisions of General Instruction H. Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Omitted under the provisions of General Instruction H. Item 5. Other Information There were no reportable events during the quarter ended March 31, 2000. Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K (a) The following exhibits are filed as part of this report: (3.1)Certificate of Limited Partnership of Sprint Spectrum L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Sprint Spectrum's Form S-1 Registration Statement, Registration No. 333-06609, filed on June 21, 1996). (3.2)Agreement of Limited Partnership of MajorCo Sub, L.P. (renamed Sprint Spectrum L.P.), dated as of March 28, 1995, among MajorCo, L.P. (renamed Sprint Spectrum Holding Company, L.P.) and MinorCo, L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.6 to Sprint Spectrum's Form S-1 Registration Statement, Registration No. 333-06609, filed on June 21, 1996). (3.3)First Amendment to Agreement of Limited Partnership of Sprint Spectrum L.P., effective as of February 29, 2000 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to Sprint Spectrum's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999). (27) Financial Data Schedule (a) March 31, 2000 (b) Reports on Form 8-K No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter ended March 31, 2000. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. SPRINT SPECTRUM L.P. ----------------------------------------------------------- (Registrant) /s/ William J. Gunter ----------------------------------------------------------- William J. Gunter Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Principal Financial Officer Date: May 11, 2000 Part I. Item 1. Sprint Spectrum Finance Corporation - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) March 31, December 31, 2000 1999 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Liabilities and Shareholder's Equity Payable to Sprint Spectrum $ 1,497 $ 1,497 ------------------------------- Shareholder's equity Common stock, $1.00 par value; 1,000 shares authorized; 100 shares issued and outstanding 100 100 Accumulated deficit (1,597) (1,597) ------------------------------- Total shareholder's equity (1,497) (1,497) ------------------------------- Total $ - $ - ------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) Sprint Spectrum Finance Corporation (FinCo), a wholly owned subsidiary of Sprint Spectrum L.P., was formed to be a co-obligor of certain securities issued by Sprint Spectrum. FinCo has nominal assets and did not conduct any operations during 2000 and 1999. As a result, the Statements of Operations and Statements of Cash Flows have been omitted. Part I. Item 2. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FinCo had no operations during 2000 and 1999. Part I. Item 3. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK Omitted under the provisions of General Instruction H. Part II. Other Information Item 1. Legal Proceedings There were no reportable events during the quarter ended March 31, 2000. Item 2. Changes in Securities Omitted under the provisions of General Instruction H. Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities Omitted under the provisions of General Instruction H. Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Omitted under the provisions of General Instruction H. Item 5. Other Information There were no reportable events during the quarter ended March 31, 2000. Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K (a) The following exhibits are filed as part of this report: (3.1)Certificate of Incorporation of Sprint Spectrum Finance Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 to Sprint Spectrum's Form S-1 Registration Statement, Registration No. 333-06609, filed on June 21, 1996). (3.2)Bylaws of Sprint Spectrum Finance Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to Sprint Spectrum's Form S-1 Registration Statement, Registration No. 333-06609, filed on June 21, 1996). (27) Financial Data Schedule (a) March 31, 2000 (b) Reports on Form 8-K No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the quarter ended March 31, 2000. SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. SPRINT SPECTRUM FINANCE CORPORATION ----------------------------------------------------------- (Registrant) /s/ William J. Gunter ----------------------------------------------------------- William J. Gunter Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Principal Financial Officer Date: May 11, 2000