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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, 2001
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (NO FEE REQUIRED)
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ____________ TO ____________.
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER: 0-31659
NOVATEL WIRELESS, INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
DELAWARE 86-0824673
(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION (I.R.S. EMPLOYER
OR INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION) IDENTIFICATION NO.)
9360 TOWNE CENTRE DRIVE, SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 92121
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES) (ZIP CODE)
REGISTRANT'S TELEPHONE NUMBER, INCLUDING AREA CODE: (858) 320-8800
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 May
1, 2001 was 54,230,717.
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As used in this report on Form 10-Q, unless the context otherwise requires,
the terms "we", "us", "the Company" and "Novatel Wireless" refer to Novatel
Wireless Inc., a Delaware corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiaries.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report contains forward-looking statements based on our current
expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about Novatel Wireless and
our industry. For this purpose, statements contained herein that are not
statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements.
Without limiting the foregoing, the words "believes," "anticipates," "plans,"
"expects," "estimates" and similar expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve risks and
uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may
differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements.
Novatel Wireless undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking
statements.
TRADEMARKS
The Novatel Wireless logo, Minstrel, Minstrel III, Minstrel IIIc, Minstrel V,
Minstrel S, Minstrel Plus, Minstrel 540, Merlin, Sage, Lancer, Lancer 3W,
Contact, Expedite, MissionONE and Viking are trademarks of Novatel Wireless,
Inc. Minstrel and Sage are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
All other brands, products and company names mentioned herein are trademarks of
their respective holders.
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOVATEL WIRELESS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
2001 2000
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ASSETS (UNAUDITED)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents ................................... $ 46,336,000 $ 66,826,000
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
of $244,000 (2001) and $253,000 (2000) ..................... 9,203,000 8,093,000
Accounts receivable -- related party ........................ 7,446,000
Inventories ................................................. 19,802,000 13,123,000
Prepaid expenses and other .................................. 2,565,000 3,388,000
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Total current assets ...................................... 77,906,000 98,876,000
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Property and equipment, net ................................. 12,379,000 8,986,000
Intangible assets ........................................... 3,108,000 2,260,000
Other assets ................................................ 566,000 702,000
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$ 93,959,000 $ 110,824,000
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable ............................................ $ 26,445,000 $ 23,829,000
Accrued expenses ............................................ 3,872,000 5,390,000
Restructuring accrual ....................................... 3,900,000
Deferred revenues ........................................... 1,755,000 1,996,000
Current portion of capital lease obligations ................ 165,000 182,000
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Total current liabilities ................................. 36,137,000 31,397,000
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Capital lease obligations, net of current portion ............. 178,000 205,000
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, par value $.001, 15,000,000 shares
authorized, no shares issued or outstanding ................
Common stock, par value $.001, 350,000,000 shares authorized,
54,230,717 (2001) and 53,800,830 (2000) shares issued and
outstanding ................................................ 54,000 54,000
Additional paid-in capital .................................. 183,709,000 183,300,000
Deferred stock compensation ................................. (14,915,000) (18,234,000)
Accumulated deficit ......................................... (111,204,000) (85,898,000)
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Total stockholders' equity ................................ 57,644,000 79,222,000
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$ 93,959,000 $ 110,824,000
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NOVATEL WIRELESS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
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2001 2000
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Revenue ............................................................... $ 18,257,000 $ 6,837,000
Revenue -- related party .............................................. 1,480,000
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Total revenue ..................................................... 19,737,000 6,837,000
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Cost of revenue ....................................................... 23,587,000 7,865,000
Cost of revenue -- related party ...................................... 1,334,000
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Total cost of revenue ............................................. 24,921,000 7,865,000
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Gross margin ...................................................... (5,184,000) (1,028,000)
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Operating costs and expenses:
Research and development ............................................ 6,622,000 2,076,000
Sales and marketing ................................................. 4,635,000 2,319,000
General and administrative .......................................... 2,387,000 946,000
Restructuring charges ............................................... 3,900,000
Amortization of deferred stock compensation(*) ...................... 3,319,000 120,000
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Total operating costs and expenses ................................. 20,863,000 5,461,000
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Operating loss ..................................................... (26,047,000) (6,489,000)
Other income (expense):
Interest income ..................................................... 807,000 215,000
Interest expense .................................................... (64,000) (11,000)
Other, net .......................................................... (2,000) 17,000
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Net loss .......................................................... $(25,306,000) $ (6,268,000)
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Accretion of preferred dividends and amortization of offering costs ... 1,101,000
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Net loss applicable to common stockholders .......................... $(25,306,000) $ (7,369,000)
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Per share data:
Weighted average shares used in computation of basic and
diluted net loss per common share .................................. 54,103,324 10,019,994
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Basic and diluted net loss per common share ......................... $ (0.47) $ (0.74)
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(*) Amortization of deferred stock compensation:
Cost of revenue .................................................. $ 125,000
Research and development ......................................... 331,000
Sales and marketing .............................................. 322,000
General and administrative ....................................... 2,541,000 $ 120,000
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$ 3,319,000 $ 120,000
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NOVATEL WIRELESS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31,
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2001 2000
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Operating activities:
Net loss .................................................................. $(25,306,000) $ (6,268,000)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization ........................................... 1,151,000 200,000
Provision for bad debt .................................................. (9,000) 31,000
Non-cash charge for excess and obsolete inventory ....................... 6,000,000
Non-cash portion of restructuring accrual ............................... 3,900,000
Amortization of deferred stock compensation ............................. 3,319,000 120,000
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable ................................................... (1,101,000) (1,439,000)
Accounts receivable -- related party .................................. 7,446,000
Inventories ........................................................... (12,679,000) (2,032,000)
Prepaid expenses and other ............................................ 823,000 (262,000)
Other assets .......................................................... 136,000 (84,000)
Accounts payable ...................................................... 2,616,000 1,737,000
Accrued expenses ...................................................... (1,518,000) 346,000
Deferred revenues ..................................................... (241,000) (2,401,000)
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Net cash used in operating activities ............................... (15,463,000) (10,052,000)
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Investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment ....................................... (4,544,000) (1,134,000)
Purchase of intangible assets ............................................. (848,000) (225,000)
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Net cash used in investing activities ............................... (5,392,000) (1,359,000)
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Financing activities:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and warrants ...................... 409,000 45,000
Payments under capital lease obligation ................................... (44,000) (24,000)
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Net cash provided by financing activities ........................... 365,000 21,000
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents ........................... (20,490,000) (11,390,000)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period .............................. 66,826,000 25,455,000
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period .................................... $ 46,336,000 $ 14,065,000
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Supplemental disclosures of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Accretion of dividends on minority interest ............................... $ (72,000)
Accretion of dividends on convertible and redeemable
preferred stock ......................................................... (883,000)
Amortization of offering costs for convertible and
redeemable preferred stock .............................................. (146,000)
Deferred compensation for stock options issued ............................ 295,000
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest ................................................................ $ 26,000 2,000
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NOVATEL WIRELESS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The information contained herein has been prepared by Novatel Wireless, Inc.
(the "Company") in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange
Commission. The information at March 31, 2001 and for the three month periods
ended March 31, 2001 and 2000, is unaudited. The condensed consolidated
financial statements reflect all adjustments, consisting of only normal
recurring accruals, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a
fair statement of the results of the interim periods presented. These condensed
consolidated financial statements and notes thereto should be read in
conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in
the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000.
The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative
of results to be expected for any other interim period or for the year as a
whole.
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the
Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and
balances are eliminated in consolidation. Certain reclassifications have been
made to amounts included in the prior period's financial statements to conform
to the presentation for the quarter ended March 31, 2001.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the condensed
consolidated financial statements and related notes. Changes in those estimates
may affect amounts reported in future periods.
2. RESTRUCTURING CHARGES
As a result of an economic slowdown in the Company's industry sector, in
March 2001, the Company announced and began implementing an operational
restructuring plan to reduce its operating costs and streamline its
organizational structure. As a result of this plan, the Company recorded
restructuring charges of $3.9 million during the quarter ended March 31, 2001.
The operational restructuring includes the reduction of employee staff,
consultants and temporary labor by approximately 100 positions, resulting in
severance payments and other employee related expenses of approximately $2.2
million. The restructuring also provides for the closure of the Company's
fulfillment and distribution facility by June 30, 2001. As a result of the
closure of this facility, the restructuring charge includes $1.7 million for
impairment for assets that will no longer be used and facility lease termination
and other closure costs. There were no payments made against the restructuring
accrual during the period ended March 31, 2001.
In connection with the restructuring activities, the Company also determined
that certain components in inventory had been adversely impacted by the slowing
economy. Accordingly, the Company recorded an inventory charge of $6 million for
certain excess and obsolete raw material components and finished goods. In
accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force 96-9, "Classification of Inventory
Markdowns and Other Costs Associated with a Restructuring," all inventory
adjustments are classified in "Cost of revenue" in the accompanying condensed
consolidated statements of operations.
3. INVENTORIES
Inventories consist of the following:
MARCH 31, DECEMBER 31,
2001 2000
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(UNAUDITED)
Finished goods................................ $13,507,000 $ 4,503,000
Raw materials and components.................. 6,295,000 8,620,000
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$19,802,000 $13,123,000
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4. SEGMENT INFORMATION AND CONCENTRATIONS OF RISK
Segment Information
The Company operates in the wireless data modem technology industry and all
sales of the Company's products and services are made in this segment.
Management makes decisions about allocating resources based on this one
operating segment.
The Company has operations in the United States and Canada. The distribution
of the Company's assets in the United States and Canada as of March 31, 2001,
and December 31, 2000 are $79.7 million and $14.3 million, and $91.6 and $19.2
million, respectively.
Concentrations of Risk and Related Parties
Three customers accounted for 18.3%, 17.4% and 13.7% of revenues,
respectively, for the three months ended March 31, 2001. Three customers
accounted for 25.0%, 23.6% and 13.0% of revenues, respectively, for the three
months ended March 31, 2000. Substantially all of the Company's revenues come
from wireless Internet products. Any decline in market acceptance of the
Company's products may impair the Company's ability to operate effectively.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
The following information should be read in conjunction with the condensed
consolidated financial statements and the accompanying notes included in Item 1
of this quarterly report, as well as the audited financial statements and
accompanying notes and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2000
contained in our 2000 annual report on Form 10-K.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2001 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2000
Revenue. Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2001 increased $12.9
million, or 189%, to $19.7 million compared to $6.8 million for the same period
in 2000. For the three months ended March 31, 2001, sales of our PC Cards
increased by $9.4 million, cradle product sales increased by $3.9 million and
OEM product sales decreased by $400,000 compared to the same period in 2000. The
overall increase in product sales is due to the introduction of new products and
increased demand for existing products compared to the same period a year ago.
New products contributed to the overall sales increases by $10.6 million with
the introduction of the Minstrel 540 Wireless Modem for the HP Jornada Pocket PC
in October 2000, the Minstrel S for the Handspring (TM) Visor (TM) in October
2000 and the Merlin Wireless PC Card for Metricom's 128 kbps Ricochet network in
November 2000. Sales of existing products increased by $2.3 million.
Cost of Revenue. Our cost of revenue for the three months ended March 31,
2001 increased $17.0 million, or 217%, to $24.9 million compared to $7.9 million
for the same period in 2000. The increase in cost of revenue was primarily the
result of sales of new products (approximately $9.2 million), a $6 million
charge relating to excess and obsolete inventory recorded in the first quarter
of 2001, costs associated with the production and sales of existing products
(approximately $1.4 million) and costs associated with increasing our operating
capacity (approximately $400,000).
Gross Margin. Excluding the $6 million excess and obsolete inventory charge,
our gross margin for the three months ended March 31 2001 increased by $1.8
million, or 179%, to $800,000 compared to negative $1.0 million during the same
period in 2000. Including the $6 million charge, our gross margins decreased by
$4.2 million, or 404% to negative $5.2 million.
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Research and Development. Our research and development expenses for the three
months ended March 31, 2001 increased $4.5 million, or 219%, to $6.6 million
compared to $2.1 million for the same period in 2000. The increase was due to an
increase in personnel expenses of approximately $2.0 million, an increase in
depreciation and facility overhead expenses of approximately $1.1 million, an
increase in research supplies and expendable equipment of approximately
$900,000, an increase in outside consulting services of approximately $300,000
and an increase in other expenses relating to projects in development of
approximately $200,000.
Sales and Marketing. Sales and marketing expenses for the three months ended
March 31, 2001 increased $2.3 million, or 100%, to $4.6 million compared to $2.3
million for the same period in 2000. The increase was the result of additional
personnel expenses of $1.5 million, a $400,000 increase in spending for
participation in trade shows and $400,000 to support new products and to expand
distribution channels.
General and Administrative. General and administrative expenses for the three
months ended March 31, 2001 increased $1.5 million, or 152%, to $2.4 million
compared to $900,000 for the same period in 2000. This increase was primarily
due to an increase in legal and accounting expenses of approximately $400,000,
an increase in insurance expense of approximately $200,000, an increase in
personnel expense of approximately $200,000. The remaining increase of $700,000
relates to additional costs associated with the overall increases in general
corporate activities in the Company's level of operations.
Restructuring Charges. Restructuring charges for the three months ended March
31, 2001 amounted to $3.9 million as a result of the implementation of an
operational restructuring plan. These costs are made up of personnel termination
benefits approximating $2.2 million and facility lease termination and other
closure costs of approximately $1.7 million.
Amortization of Deferred Stock compensation. Amortization of deferred stock
compensation for the three months ended March 31, 2001 increased $3.2 million to
$3.3 million compared to $100,000 for the same period in 2000. This increase is
due to the issuance of a significant number of stock options during the third
quarter of 2000, resulting in gross deferred compensation of $30.3 million.
Interest Income. Interest income for the three months ended March 31, 2001
increased $600,000 to $800,000 compared to $200,000 for the same period in 2000.
The increase was due to income from the investment of proceeds from our initial
public offering in November 2000.
Net Loss. Net loss for the three months ended March 31, 2001 increased $19.0
million, or 304%, to $25.3 million compared to $6.3 million for the same period
in 2000.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
We have funded our operations primarily through sales of our equity
securities and the issuance of debt instruments, and to a lesser extent, capital
lease arrangements and borrowings under our line of credit. To date, gross
proceeds from these transactions have totaled approximately $149.3 million,
including the gross proceeds from our initial public offering of $64.2 million.
At March 31, 2001 we had approximately $46.3 million in cash and cash
equivalents.
For the three months ended March 31 2001, we used net cash in operating
activities of $15.5 million compared to $10.1 million during the same period in
2000. Our operating activities during the three months ended March 31, 2001,
included major uses of cash to fund our net loss of $25.3 million, which
included a $3.9 million non-cash restructuring charge, a non-cash inventory
write-down of $6 million, a $3.3 million non-cash charge for deferred
compensation expenses related to stock options issued to employees during 2000
and depreciation and amortization expense of approximately $1.2 million. During
the three months ended March 31, 2001, we used cash by increasing inventories by
$12.7 million and decreasing accrued expenses by $1.5 million, and generated
cash flows by decreasing accounts receivable by $6.3 million, increasing
accounts payable by approximately $2.6 million and decreasing prepaid expenses,
other assets and deferred revenue by approximately $700,000.
Our net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March
31, 2001 was $5.4 million, which was for purchases of property and equipment of
approximately $4.5 million and purchases of intangible assets of approximately
$900,000. Our net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended
March 31, 2000 was
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$1.4 million and was also primarily for purchases of property and equipment.
These capital expenditures were primarily investments for equipment to test our
products and to support our business.
Net cash provided by financing activities, consisting primarily of proceeds
from the exercise of stock options and warrants, amounted to approximately
$400,000 during the three months ended March 31, 2001.
In December 2000, we entered into a credit facility with a bank, which allows
the Company to borrow up to the lesser of $10 million or 80% of eligible
accounts receivable balances. This credit facility bears interest at prime plus
1% (8.0% at March 31, 2001), is secured by substantially all assets of the
Company and expires in June 2001.
We believe that our available cash reserves, which include proceeds from our
initial public offering in November 2000, will be sufficient to fund operations
and to meet our working capital needs and anticipated capital expenditures for
at least the next twelve months. We anticipate capital expenditures of between
$7 million and $10 million over the course of the next twelve months. We may
also use a portion of our working capital to invest in complementary products,
to license other technology or to make acquisitions. We may attempt to raise
additional funds to finance among other things the expansion of our business,
including operating and capital requirements, to continue to develop new
products and enhancements to our current products, to acquire technologies or
businesses, or to enter into strategic alliances and joint ventures. Additional
financing may not be available to us when needed, on favorable terms, or at all.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We do not currently use derivative financial instruments or currently enter
into foreign currency hedge transactions. We generally place our cash and
short-term investments in high-credit quality instruments, primarily U.S.
Government obligations and corporate obligations with contractual maturities of
less than one year. These investments are not held for trading or other
speculative purposes. Changes in interest rates affect the investment income we
earn on our investments and therefore, impact our cash flows and results of
operations. We do not expect any material loss from our marketable security
investments and therefore believe that our potential interest rate exposure is
not material; however, these investments are subject to interest rate risk. We
do not currently enter into Canadian currency hedge transactions. Through March
31, 2001, we had a foreign currency gain of approximately $67,000 recorded in
general and administrative expenses as a result of translating the accounts of
our foreign subsidiary. Revenues generated outside the United States, as a
percentage of total revenues were 5.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2001
and 2.6% for the same period in 2000. Fluctuations in foreign exchange rates
could impact future operating results.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Our Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-42570) related
to our initial public offering was declared effective by the SEC on November 15,
2000. A total of 8,025,000 shares of our common stock were registered on our
behalf. Net offering proceeds to us (after deducting underwriting discounts and
commissions and offering expenses) were approximately $57.2 million. As of March
31, 2001, approximately $22.9 million of these net offering proceeds had been
used for operating activities and the remainder had been held as cash and cash
equivalents.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this Report on Form 10-Q to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: May 9, 2001 Novatel Wireless, Inc.
By: /s/ MELVIN L. FLOWERS
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Melvin L. Flowers
Senior Vice President of Finance,
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
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