SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 10-QSB
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended December 31, 1999
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OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR
15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period _____________________________________________________
Commission file number 000-25111
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Directrix, Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 13-4015248
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
236 West 26th Street, New York, NY 10001
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(212) 741-6511
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(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
filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes [X] No [ ]
Number of shares outstanding of Registrant's Common Stock as of January 31, 2000
was 2,119,785.
PART I
ITEM 1: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DIRECTRIX, INC.
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (unaudited)
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December 31, March 31,
1999 1999
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ASSETS:
Current assets:
Cash ................................................................................... $ 86,000 $ 1,450,000
Marketable securities (notes 4 and 7) .................................................. 1,191,000 4,475,000
Accounts receivable, net ............................................................... 903,000 720,000
Prepaid expenses and other current assets .............................................. 199,000 253,000
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Total current assets ................................................... 2,379,000 6,898,000
Property and equipment, net ................................................................ 5,323,000 2,669,000
Library of movies, net ..................................................................... 1,253,000 833,000
Deferred financing costs ................................................................... 150,000 173,000
Other assets ............................................................................... 93,000 66,000
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Total assets ........................................................... $ 9,198,000 $ 10,639,000
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Current liabilities:
Current portion of capital leases obligations .......................................... $ 36,000 $ 370,000
Accounts payable ....................................................................... 2,821,000 664,000
Loan payable (note 7) .................................................................. 597,000 --
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities ......................................... 600,000 469,000
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Total current liabilities .............................................. 4,054,000 1,503,000
Capital leases obligations, less current portion ........................................... -- 163,000
Revolving credit facility .................................................................. 500,000 --
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Total liabilities ...................................................... 4,554,000 1,666,000
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Commitments and contingencies:
Stockholders' equity
Common stock, $.01 par value; authorized 25,000,000 shares; 2,119,785 and
2,074,785 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 1999
and March 31, 1999, respectively ..................................................... 21,000 21,000
Additional paid-in capital ............................................................. 20,361,000 20,361,000
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (note 7) .......................................... (70,000) --
Accumulated deficit .................................................................... (15,668,000) (11,409,000)
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Total stockholders' equity ............................................. 4,644,000 8,973,000
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$ 9,198,000 $ 10,639,000
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
DIRECTRIX, INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENTS of OPERATIONS (unaudited)
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THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 31, DECEMBER 31,
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1999 1998 1999 1998
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Revenues: ................................................ $ 2,164,000 $ 2,092,000 $ 7,000,000 $ 7,058,000
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Operating expenses:
Salaries, wages and benefits ......................... 723,000 717,000 2,170,000 1,994,000
Library amortization ................................. 131,000 103,000 315,000 255,000
Satellite costs ...................................... 1,642,000 1,650,000 4,857,000 4,939,000
Selling, general and administrative expenses ......... 1,184,000 607,000 3,278,000 1,772,000
Depreciation of property and equipment ............... 315,000 428,000 912,000 914,000
Writedown of operation facility ...................... -- 632,000 -- 632,000
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Total operating expenses ...................... 3,995,000 4,137,000 11,532,000 10,506,000
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Loss from operations .......................... (1,831,000) (2,045,000) (4,532,000) (3,448,000)
Interest expense ......................................... 4,000 41,000 71,000 104,000
Loss (gain) on sale of marketable securities ............. 144,000 -- (344,000) --
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Net loss ...................................... $(1,979,000) $(2,086,000) $ (4,259,000) $ (3,552,000)
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Net loss per common share:
Basic and Diluted .................................. $ (0.93) $ (1.01) $ (2.01) $ (1.71)
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Weighted average number of shares outstanding:
Basic and Diluted (note 5) ......................... 2,119,785 2,074,785 2,114,549 2,074,785
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
DIRECTRIX, INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENT of STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (unaudited)
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999
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Additional Accum. Other
Common Paid-in Comprehensive Accumulated
Stock Capital Loss Deficit Total
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Balance at April 1, 1999 $21,000 $20,361,000 $ -- ($11,409,000) $8,973,000
Comprehensive loss due to decline in market
value of Playboy Stock (note 7) -- -- (70,000) -- (70,000)
Net loss -- -- -- (4,259,000) (4,259,000)
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Balance at December 31, 1999 $21,000 $20,361,000 ($70,000) ($15,668,000) $4,644,000
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of this financial statement.
DIRECTRIX, INC.
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (unaudited)
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Nine months ended December 31,
1999 1998
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss ............................................................................... $(4,259,000) $(3,552,000)
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation of property and equipment ................................................. 912,000 1,811,000
Amortization of library of movies ...................................................... 315,000 255,000
Amortization of deferred financing costs ............................................... 23,000 --
Gain on sale of marketable securities .................................................. (344,000) --
Provision for bad debts ................................................................ 971,000 --
Changes in assets and liabilities:
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable ........................................ (1,889,000) 18,000
Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other current assets .................. 54,000 (577,000)
Increase in other assets .......................................................... (27,000) --
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued expenses ...................... 2,098,000 (47,000)
Decrease in deferred income ....................................................... -- (31,000)
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Total adjustments ....................................................... 2,113,000 1,429,000
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Net cash used in operating activities ................................... (2,146,000) (2,123,000)
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of Playboy Stock ............................................... 3,558,000 --
Purchase of property and equipment ................................................ (3,566,000) (319,000)
Purchase of rights to libraries of movies ......................................... -- (221,000)
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Net cash used in investing activities ................................... (8,000) (540,000)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Payment of capital leases obligations ............................................. (307,000) (353,000)
Borrowings under line of credit facility .......................................... 500,000 --
Borrowings from margin account .................................................... 597,000 --
Net transfers from Spice .......................................................... -- 3,016,000
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Net cash provided by financing activities ............................... 790,000 2,663,000
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents ............................... (1,364,000) --
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period ......................................... 1,450,000 --
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period ............................ $ 86,000 $ --
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Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest ................................................................ $ 27,000 $ 85,000
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Non-cash investing activity:
The company acquired movie rights in exchange for reducing Accounts Receivable in the amount of $735,000.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
DIRECTRIX, INC.
NOTES to CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 (unaudited)
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1. In the opinion of Directrix, Inc. ("Directrix"), the accompanying unaudited
financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal
recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the financial position as of
December 31, 1999, and the results of operations and cash flows for the three
and nine months ended December 31, 1998 and 1999, respectively.
2. The results of operations for the nine and three months ended December 31,
1998 and 1999 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for
the full year.
3. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial
statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
("GAAP") have been condensed or omitted. These financial statements should be
read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in
Directrix' Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 1998.
4. On March 15, 1999, as a condition to the merger (the "Merger") between Spice
Entertainment Companies, Inc. ("Spice") and Playboy Enterprises, Inc.
("Playboy"), Spice and Directrix entered into a Transfer and Redemption
Agreement (the "Transfer Agreement") and certain related agreements, pursuant to
which Spice contributed certain assets to Directrix in exchange for the
assumption of certain related liabilities and the issuance of Directrix' common
stock (the "Common Stock"). Spice distributed the Common Stock to the
stockholders of Spice as part of the consideration for the Merger.
Pursuant to the terms of the Transfer Agreement, immediately prior to
the Merger, Spice contributed certain assets to Directrix, including (a) all of
the equipment and facilities relating to Spice's master control and digital
playback center (the "Operations Facility"), (b) an option ("EMI Option") to
purchase the stock or assets of Emerald Media, Inc. ("EMI"), (c) certain rights
to Spice's library of adult films acquired before and after the closing of the
Merger (the "Closing"), (d) approximately $0.8 million in cash, (e) 173,784
shares of Playboy stock with a market value of approximately $4.5 million, and
(f) accounts receivable and other current assets, totaling approximately $1.2
million.
In connection with the contribution, Directrix issued to Spice the
Common Stock and assumed certain liabilities (the "Assumed Liabilities"),
subject to the indemnification obligations of Spice described below. The Assumed
Liabilities include (a) the liabilities relating to EMI, (b) the liabilities
relating to the Operations Facility arising after March 15, 1999, and (c) those
liabilities and obligations arising out of the assets being transferred to
Directrix. Under the Transfer Agreement, Directrix indemnified Spice for the
Assumed Liabilities.
Playboy and Directrix also entered into a Satellite Services Agreement,
pursuant to which Directrix provides playback, uplink and compressed transponder
services for at least two networks. In addition, Directrix and Califa
Entertainment Group, Inc. ("Califa") entered into a Satellite Services
Agreement, pursuant to which Directrix provides playback, uplink and compressed
transponder services for one network.
5. For all periods ending before April 1, 1999, Directrix presented calculated
pro forma net loss per share because historical earnings (loss) per share would
not be meaningful. Pro forma net loss per share is calculated after giving
retroactive effect to the distribution of Directrix' Common Stock (2,119,785 and
2,074,785 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 1999 and March 31, 1999,
respectively). Pro forma net loss per share is calculated in accordance with
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 128, "Earnings Per
Share." For the nine and three months ended December 31, 1999, since Directrix
reported a net loss in each period, Basic and Diluted earnings per share exclude
dilution and are computed by dividing net loss attributable to common
shareholders by the weighted-average common shares outstanding for the period.
DIRECTRIX, INC.
NOTES to CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 (unaudited) CONTINUED
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6. On May 4, 1999, the Board of Directors of Directrix approved a change in
Directrix' fiscal year from December 31 to March 31. This will enable Directrix
to more timely report a full year's worth of operations as a stand-alone entity
and more meaningfully reflect its operational results. The three month
transition period from January 1, 1999 to March 31, 1999 preceded the start of
the new fiscal year and was presented in the Form 10-QSB Transition Report for
the three months ended March 31, 1999.
7. During the three months ended June 30, 1999 and December 31, 1999, Directrix
sold 73,784 shares and 51,000 shares, respectively, of Playboy stock contributed
by Spice at Closing for net cash proceeds aggregating approximately $3.6
million, resulting in a gain of approximately $0.3 million. In accordance with
SFAS No. 115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity
Securities," on September 30, 1999, Directrix classified the 49,000 shares of
Playboy stock as "available for sale." At December 31, 1999, the 49,000 shares
of Playboy stock were recorded at a value of $24.3125 each, which was the per
share market value. In accordance with SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive
Income," the loss associated with the decrease in per share market value through
December 31, 1999 is recorded as equity under "Accumulated other comprehensive
loss." During the three months ended September 30, 1999, Directrix deposited the
shares of Playboy stock in a margin account. As of December 31, 1999, Directrix
had 49,000 shares of Playboy stock in the margin account and borrowings of
approximately $0.6 million from the margin account.
During the month ended January 31, 2000, Directrix sold an additional
39,000 shares of Playboy stock for net cash proceeds of approximately $1.1
million, resulting in a gain of approximately $0.1 million. A portion of the net
cash proceeds from this sale was used to repay all amounts borrowed from the
margin account as of December 31, 1999.
8. Directrix has a revolving line of credit ("Credit Facility") of $1.5 million,
provided by two senior officers and one director of Directrix. The Credit
Facility bears interest at 11% per annum and had an original maturity date of
March 15, 2001. As additional consideration, Directrix issued an aggregate of
45,000 warrants, exercisable at $0.01, to the lenders. On November 1, 1999, the
lenders agreed to extend the maturity date of the Credit Facility to March 15,
2004. As of December 31, 1999, Directrix has drawn down $0.5 million from the
Credit Facility.
DIRECTRIX, INC.
ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION and ANALYSIS of
FINANCIAL CONDITION and RESULTS of OPERATIONS
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Except for the historical information contained therein, the matters discussed
in "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations" are not historical facts, but are "forward-looking statements," as
that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In
addition, Directrix or its representatives have made and may continue to make
forward-looking statements, orally or in writing, in other contexts, such as in
reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, press releases or
statements made with the approval of an authorized Directrix executive officer.
These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking
terminology such as "believes," "expects," "plans," "may," "will," "would,"
"could," "should," "anticipates," "estimates," "project," "intend," or "outlook"
or the negative of these words or other variations of these words or other
comparable words, or by discussion of strategy that involve risks and
uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are only predictions, and actual
events or results may differ materially as a result of a wide variety of factors
and conditions, many of which are beyond Directrix's control.
Overview
Directrix is a Delaware corporation formed by Spice in contemplation of
the Merger. On March 15, 1999, prior to the Closing, Spice contributed to
Directrix, among other things, all of the assets and liabilities associated with
the Operations Facility, the EMI Option and the rights to distribute the
explicit version of Spice's adult films in the C-band direct-to-home ("DTH")
market and over the Internet. Spice also contributed approximately $0.8 million
in cash, accounts receivable and other current assets totaling approximately
$1.2 million and 173,784 shares of Playboy stock valued at approximately $4.5
million, which were purchased by Spice prior to the Closing.
On May 4, 1999, the Board of Directors of Directrix approved a change
in Directrix' fiscal year from December 31 to March 31. The change in Directrix'
fiscal year will enable Directrix to more timely report a full years' worth of
operations as a stand-alone entity and more meaningfully reflect its operational
results. The three month transition period from January 1, 1999 to March 31,
1999 preceded the start of the new fiscal year and was presented in the Form
10-QSB Transition Report for the three months ended March 31, 1999
On September 1, 1999, Directrix relocated its Digital Operations Center
to a new facility located in Northvale, New Jersey. On December 15, 1999,
Directrix completed the renovation of the Northvale facility, a
state-of-the-art, digital playback, storage and transmission facility. The new
fully automated network origination center is designed to be a 24 X 7 full
service provider of all the technical and creative services required to develop,
support and deliver network television, video, audio and data services via
satellite, fiber and Internet. This facility will enable Directrix to improve
the scope, nature and quality of service provided to its customers and implement
management's business plans.
DIRECTRIX, INC.
ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION and ANALYSIS of
FINANCIAL CONDITION and RESULTS of OPERATIONS CONTINUED
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On December 13, 1999, Directrix signed a contract with Channel Korea to
provide origination and satellite transponder capacity, uplink and digital
services to Channel Korea's 24-hour Korean-language network with popular
programming from Korea and the United States. The contract provides for monthly
service payments totaling $1.3 million over two years.
On December 15, 1999, Directrix renewed its agreement with Bloomberg,
L.P. to provide satellite transponder capacity for Bloomberg's financial news
program.
Results of Operations
The financial statements of Directrix reflect the results of
operations, financial position and cash flow of the business contributed to
Directrix by Spice on March 15, 1999. As a result, the financial statements of
Directrix prior to the Closing have been carved out from the financial
statements of Spice using the historical results of operations and historical
basis of the assets and liabilities of such business. Directrix believes the
assumptions underlying its financial statements prior to the Closing to be
reasonable.
The financial information included herein for the periods prior to
Closing, however, may not necessarily reflect the results of operations,
financial position and cash flow of Directrix had Directrix been a separate,
stand-alone entity during the periods presented prior to Closing. The financial
information prior to Closing included herein does not reflect the many changes
that have occurred in the funding and operations of Directrix as a result of the
transactions involving Spice, Playboy and Directrix.
Prior to Closing, revenues were generated principally from services
provided to two customers, EMI and Spice. For the nine months ended December 31,
1999, Directrix recorded revenues from EMI based on contractual amounts. Prior
to that time, Directrix had been reporting revenues from EMI based on cash
receipts. Prior to Closing, revenues represent network operations,
post-production and technical services provided internally to Spice. The
amount of these revenues were recorded based on either (i) services provided to
unrelated third party customers or (ii) costs associated with an applicable
service plus an appropriate markup based on a reasonable assessment of a
market-based charge. Management believes that the methods used to record
revenues were reasonable.
Net Loss. For the nine and three months ended December 31, 1999,
Directrix reported a net loss of $4.3 million and $2.0 million, respectively, as
compared to a net loss of $3.6 million and $2.1 million for the same periods in
1998. The increase in net loss of $0.7 million for the nine months ended
December 31, 1999 was primarily attributable to increases in selling, general
and administrative expenses of approximately $1.5 million as compared to the
corresponding period in 1998, offset by the gain on the sale of Playboy stock of
$0.3 million. The decrease in net loss of $0.1 million for the three months
ended December 31, 1999 was primarily attributable to an increase in revenue
from new business totaling approximately $0.2 million. Also contributing to the
net loss for the nine and three months ended December 31, 1998 was the writedown
of the former operation facility of approximately $0.6 million in the three
months ended December 31, 1998.
Revenues. Total revenues for the three months ended December 31, 1999
increased by $0.1 million as compared to the same period in 1998, while total
revenues for the nine months ended December 31, 1999 decreased by $0.1 million
as compared to the same period in 1998. The increase in revenues for the three
months ended December 31, 1999 was primarily attributable to increases in
revenue associated with EMI of $0.8 million and revenue associated with new
business of $0.2 million, offset by $0.9 million decline in revenue from Playboy
and Califa, networks previously owned by Spice. The decrease in revenues for the
nine months ended December 31, 1999, was primarily attributable to a decline in
revenue from networks owned by Playboy and Califa of $2.9 million offset by
increases in revenue associated with EMI of $2.6 million and revenue associated
with business from new customers of $0.2 million. For the nine months ended
December 31, 1999, approximately $5.5 million of revenues recorded by Directrix
were attributable to EMI.
The increase in revenues from EMI for the nine and three months ended
December 31, 1999 was attributable to improved performance from EMI, resulting
in increased cash receipts for Directrix. Directrix continues to assess various
strategies with respect to the EMI Option.
The decrease in revenue from Playboy and Califa was attributable to two
factors: (i) at Closing, Playboy assumed the lease for one of the Loral
transponders which had generated revenues for Directrix and (ii) Playboy's and
Califa's decision to handle the production services function themselves, which
had been provided by Directrix prior to Closing.
Salaries, Wages and Benefits. Salaries, wages and benefits for the nine
months ended December 31, 1999 increased by $0.2 million as compared to the same
period in 1998. The increase in salaries, wages and benefits for the nine months
ended December 31, 1999, as compared to the corresponding period in 1998, was
attributable to the fact that salaries, wages and benefits for the nine months
ended December 31, 1998 were allocated among Spice subsidiaries whereas for the
nine months ended December 31, 1999, Directrix was a stand-alone company and no
allocation was appropriate. Salaries, wages and benefits for the three months
ended December 31, 1999 were comparable to the same period in 1998.
Library Amortization. The increase in library amortization for the nine
and three months ended December 31, 1999 was attributable to the additional
amortization of the broadcast and Internet worldwide rights of EMI's library of
movies which Directrix acquired on September 30, 1999.
Satellite Costs. Satellite costs for the nine and three months ended
December 31, 1999 were substantially the same as the corresponding period in
1998. The assignment of one transponder to Playboy at Closing was offset by
Directrix's addition of a transponder, that was required under the expanded
service agreement with EMI.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and
administrative expenses for the nine and three months ended December 31, 1999
increased by $1.5 million and $0.6 million as compared to the corresponding
periods in 1998. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses
for the nine and three months ended December 31, 1999 was primarily attributable
to an increase in provision for bad debt expense as compared to the
corresponding periods in 1998. Also contributing to the increase were one-time
expenses relating to the relocation of the Operation Facility of approximately
$0.2 million and $0.1 million for the nine and three months ended December 31,
1999.
Depreciation of Fixed Assets. Depreciation of fixed assets for the nine
and three months ended December 31, 1999 was comparable to the corresponding
periods in 1998.
At December 31, 1999 the net realizable value of the EMI receivable was
approximately $0.8 million, which equaled the exercise price of the EMI option.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Prior to the Merger, Spice used a centralized approach to cash
management and the financing of its operations. As a result, prior to the
Merger, Spice funded all of the activities of Directrix. Spice provided funding
of $3.9 million to Directrix for 1998 and $1.7 million in the first quarter of
1999.
On March 31, 1999 and December 31, 1999, Directrix had working capital
(deficiency) of approximately $5.4 million and ($1.7 million), respectively. The
decline in working capital during the nine months ended December 31, 1999 was
primarily attributable to purchases of property and equipment associated with
the buildout of the Northvale facility of $3.3 million and a $4.5 million
operating loss. Directrix projects to spend an additional $0.9 million on the
renovation and buildout of the Northvale facility.
Directrix also has a revolving line of credit ("Credit Facility") of
$1.5 million, provided by two senior officers and one director of Directrix. The
Credit Facility bears interest at 11% per annum and had an original maturity
date of March 15, 2001. As additional consideration, Directrix issued an
aggregate of 45,000 warrants, exercisable at $0.01, to the lenders of the Credit
Facility. On November 1, 1999, the lenders agreed to extend the maturity date of
the Credit Facility to March 15, 2004. As of December 31, 1999, Directrix has
drawn down $0.5 million from the Credit Facility. Directrix is in final
negotiations to increase the funds available under the Credit Facility from $1.5
million to $3.5 million and expects to execute definitive agreements in the
month of February, 2000.
During the three months ended June 30, 1999 and December 31, 1999,
Directrix sold 73,784 shares and 51,000 shares, respectively, of Playboy stock
contributed by Spice at Closing for net cash proceeds aggregating approximately
$3.6 million, resulting in a gain of approximately $0.3 million. During the
three months ended September 30, 1999, Directrix deposited the shares of Playboy
stock in a margin account. As of December 31, 1999, Directrix has 49,000 shares
of Playboy stock in the margin account and borrowings of approximately $0.6
million from the margin account.
During the month ended January 31, 2000, Directrix sold an additional
39,000 shares of Playboy stock for net cash proceeds of approximately $1.1
million, resulting in a gain of approximately $0.1 million. A portion of the net
cash proceeds from this sale were used to repay all amounts borrowed from the
margin account as of December 31, 1999.
Directrix commenced operations as a stand-alone business following its
spin-off from Spice Entertainment Companies Inc. on March 16, 1999. Directrix
has incurred an operating loss of approximately $4.5 million for the nine months
ended December 31, 1999 and has a working capital deficiency of $1.7 million
principally resulting from the relocation of, and investment in equipment for
its new digital operations facility in Northvale, New Jersey. Management
believes that the relocation and buildout of the digital operations center in
Northvale is critical to the realization of Directrix' long term business plan.
Management also believes that since the Northvale facility is substantially
complete, Directrix now has the capacity to increase revenue by using its
technological resources to expand its customer base and develop new business
lines without significantly changing its cost structure and, as a result,
generate operating cash flow.
In addition to repositioning its operations, Directrix is also
negotiating a $2.0 million increase in its line of credit from $1.5 million to
$3.5 million which, as indicated above, is expected to close in February 2000.
Directrix also intends to sell its remaining shares in Playboy to provide
additional financing.
Although management believes that the proposed increase in the line of
credit and proceeds from the sale of its remaining 10,000 shares of Playboy
stock will provide adequate funding for Directrix until it generates operating
cash flow, there can be no assurances that management will actually be
successful at executing its long-term business plan or that the successful
implementation of the business plan will improve operating results.
Year 2000 Compliance
Directrix experienced no service interruptions or other disruptions
as a result of the commencement of the new millenium. Directrix continues to
monitor its existing computerized business systems, operating systems, desktop
applications and software to ensure continued Y2K compliance. Directrix is not
aware of any Year 2000 non-compliance by its vendors, other service providers or
customers that could materially affect Directrix' business operations. However,
Directrix does not control the systems of other companies and cannot assure that
the vendors are continuing to monitor their systems to ensure continued Y2K
compliance. If a vendor, other service provider or customer of Directrix does
not monitor their systems and experiences a post Y2K non-compliance issue, the
non-compliance could have an adverse effect on Directrix' business operations.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1: Legal Proceedings.
None.
Item 6: Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.
(a) Exhibits.
Exhibit 27.00 - Financial Data Schedule.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K.
None.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf of the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
DIRECTRIX, INC.
Dated: February 14, 2000
By: /s/ Donald J. McDonald, Jr.
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Donald J. McDonald, Jr.
President, Director, Chief
Financial Officer and
Principal Accounting Officer