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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-K
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 2000
Commission File Number: 0-17932
Micron Electronics, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Minnesota 41-1404301
(State or other jurisdiction (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
900 E. Karcher Road, Nampa, Idaho 83687
(Address, including Zip Code, of principal executive offices)
(208) 898-3434
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock, par value $.01 per share
Registered on The Nasdaq Stock Market
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, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements
for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [_]
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. [_]
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the
registrant as of September 28, 2000 was $358 million.
The number of outstanding shares of the registrant's Common Stock on September
28, 2000 was 96,662,670.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the Proxy Statement for the registrant's 2000 Annual Meeting of
Shareholders, to be held on November 20, 2000, are incorporated by reference
into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
PART I
ITEM 1. Business
Statements contained in this Form 10-K that are not purely historical are
forward-looking statements and are being provided in reliance upon the "safe
harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All
forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and are based on
current management expectations and information available to the Company as of
such date. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking
statement. It is important to note that actual results could differ materially
from historical results or those contemplated in the forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and
include trend information. Factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially include, but are not limited to, those identified in "Item 7.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations--Certain Factors" and in other Company filings with the Securities
and Exchange Commission.
General
Micron Electronics, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively the "Company") is a
computing company which provides computer products and services, Internet
offerings, Web hosting and business-to-business e-commerce applications for
small-and medium-sized businesses, government, education and retail markets.
Under the brands micronpc.com, VelocityNet Direct ("VND"), HostPro and SpecTek,
we offer a wide range of innovative products, services and support. Our three
business segments are PC Systems, HostPro and SpecTek. The primary products of
the PC Systems business include a wide range of desktop and notebook systems,
multiprocessor network servers and hardware services. HostPro focuses on
Internet access and Web hosting. SpecTek processes and markets various grades of
memory products in either component or module form for specific applications.
Our operations are reported on a fiscal basis, which is a 52 or 53-week period
ending on the Thursday closest to August 31. All references contained herein
including annual and quarterly periods are on a fiscal basis.
The Company was formed through the April 7, 1995 merger of three businesses:
Micron Computer, Inc., Micron Custom Manufacturing Services, Inc., and ZEOS
International, Ltd. As of August 31, 2000, Micron Technology, Inc. ("MTI") owned
61% of our outstanding common stock.
PC Systems
Products and Services
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Our PC Systems business develops, markets, manufactures, sells and supports a
wide range of high performance desktop and notebook systems and network servers
under the micronpc.com and NetFRAME brand names and sells, resells, and supports
a variety of additional peripherals, software and services. Our systems use
microprocessors manufactured by Intel Corporation ("Intel") and Applied Micro
Devices ("AMD"). Our systems are assembled to order ("ATO") with differing
memory and storage configurations as well as various operating systems and
application software. We also offer under the micronpcplus.com brand name a
variety of hardware components and peripherals to compliment our desktop and
notebook systems and network servers, including monitors, modems, graphics
cards, accelerators, CD-ROM and DVD drives. In addition, we offer numerous
hardware services and e-services, many through third party service providers.
Technical support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days per
year ("24/7/365"). Planning, purchasing, deploying, managing, maintaining, and
retiring services are available on all systems.
Desktops and Managed Systems.
. Millennia - Targeted for technology-savvy consumers, business and
government customers, the Millennia line of systems has been our best-
selling product in recent periods. The Millennia Max Premium is the
latest generation Millennia and is powered by Intel's Pentium III
microprocessor. Our additional Millennia products can be configured
utilizing our Mid-Size Tower or MicroTower case designed for cost
savings while maintaining power and performance. The Millennia products
are also available in configurations utilizing the new Intel Celeron
processor with 128 Kilobyte ("KB") cache onboard for cost-effective
computing without compromising performance.
. ClientPro - The ClientPro family is a comprehensive line of managed
systems designed for commercial and government organizations that demand
computing stability, reliability and serviceability. Solutions include:
o ClientPro Dx5000 - A dual processor system that combines
workstation performance with desktop stability.
o ClientPro Cn - A fully scalable desktop that allows organizations
to standardize on a single solution for a majority of desktop
computing needs.
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o ClientPro Ct - A value performer that helps to maximize the
information technology budget without sacrificing the performance
and features required by today's business and government
customers.
o ClientPro Cf - A small form factor system designed to provide the
ultimate in reliability and stability to networked organizations.
Notebooks.
. TransPort ZX - The TransPort ZX is a desktop replacement notebook
product, targeted towards on-the-go professionals seeking the optimum
mix of performance, flexibility and functionality. The TransPort ZX
allows mobile professionals to choose from an extensive array of
options, including 14.1" or 15" liquid crystal display ("LCD") screens,
Intel Celeron and Pentium III mobile processors, up to 30 gigabyte hard
drives and up to 512 MB of SDRAM.
. TransPort LT - The TransPort LT is a sub-five pound, thin and light
product targeted towards customers who are looking for an alternative to
full-sized, desktop replacement products. The TransPort LT incorporates
Intel's newest mobile processors, including Celeron and Pentium III with
SpeedStep. It also offers a mini-PCI Modem/LAN combination option, and
the two-spindle design allows concurrent use of the hard drive and one
peripheral in its modular device bay. The TransPort LT also offers a
port replicator option and LCD screen sizes up to 13.3", along with a
variety of modular devices.
Servers.
. NetFRAME 2100 and 3400 - Our entry-level NetFRAME 2100 series and mid-
level NetFRAME 3400 series workgroup servers are cost-effective server
solutions specifically designed for small to medium-size businesses and
for decentralized remote locations and departments. The 2100 and 3400
servers feature Intel Pentium III microprocessors in a range of
configurations that include single or dual 600 Mhz to 850 Mhz
processors, remote server management functionality, ECC SDRAM, and five
expansion slots. The NetFRAME 3100 can accept up to five hot-swappable
hard drives and the NetFRAME 2100 can accept up to six 68-pin hard
drives.
. NetFRAME 5200 and 6200 - Our NetFRAME 5200 and 6200 series servers are
reliable, affordable high-end solutions built on the latest Intel
processor technology. The NetFRAME 5200 is a flexible server solution
for typical business applications such as Web Internet/Intranet,
print/file, or groupware applications with support for dual Pentium III
Xeon processors. The NetFRAME 6200 is designed for more processor
intensive applications and offers maximum performance. The NetFRAME 6200
can support four Intel 550 Mhz or 700 Mhz Pentium III Xeon processors
with a robust 2 MB level-2 cache. It can also be configured with 4 GB of
ECC EDO DRAM and a 100 Mhz Front Side Bus. Providing for maximum uptime,
the NetFRAME 6200 server comes with six one-inch SCA hot-swappable
Ultra-2 Wide LVDS hard drives allowing 216 GB maximum hard drive space.
The NetFRAME 6200 server is fully wired to support a RAID card that can
utilize two on-board SCSI chips. The NetFRAME 6200 server is standard
equipped with Intel's LANDesk Server Manager, overseeing all of the
server's hardware instrumentation including voltage monitoring, fan
tachometer, thermal monitoring and chassis intrusion. In addition,
LANDesk controls all event and alerting capabilities including automatic
server recovery, paging, e-mail and system reboot.
Hardware Services.
. Mservices - The MServices program is a portfolio of enhanced support and
professional services enabling customers to plan, implement, support and
manage information technology. Partnered with industry leader Unisys and
other third party providers to co-design and deliver MServices, these
services work as an extension of our customers' business to deliver
hassle-free computing. Through these programs, our customers and
business partners can receive, from us, Unisys or other third parties,
various levels of standard and customized support services including
extended on-site service for one to five years, 24-hour toll-free
telephone support in the U.S., and one business day turnaround for
support via e-mail. In addition, many of our server products can be
purchased with on-site Unisys support ranging from one to five years and
with as fast as a four-hour response time for business critical server
applications. Specialized network operating system support and optional
incident resolutions for Novell IntranetWare, or Microsoft Windows NT
Server software are available.
. Technical Support -Technical support and customer service
representatives respond to a variety of inquiries from customers,
including questions concerning our product offerings, order status and
post-installation hardware and software issues. Many inquiries are
resolved over the telephone without the need to repair or replace system
components. When repairs are necessary, we may ship a replacement part
or system and advise our customers via telephone regarding installation.
Alternatively, our customers may elect to ship a system directly to us
for repair. Technical support services are also provided through our
home page on the Internet (www.micronpc.com). These services enable our
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customers to access system-specific information and recent software
updates for many of the software programs and drivers included with our
systems. In addition, many of our systems are sold with system
diagnostic and repair software that has been optimized for our products.
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Parts and Upgrades
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We offer an extensive array of peripherals and software to our customers through
the micronpcplus.com program. The micronpcplus.com program offers competitively
priced printers, scanners, monitors, memory upgrades, storage devices, processor
overdrives, modems, video cards and other multi-media peripherals manufactured
by third parties. Customers may also purchase current software titles and a
variety of networking hardware.
Manufacturing and Materials
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Our manufacturing process is designed to provide custom-configured products to
our customers and includes assembling components, loading software and testing
each system prior to shipment. Our systems are generally ATO, based on customer
specifications. This takes place in our International Standards of Operations
("ISO") 9001-certified, state of the art manufacturing facility.
Our manufacturing process and inventory management promotes rapid inventory
turnover and reduced inventory levels, while allowing us to efficiently
manufacture customized computer systems. This is achieved, in part, by the use
of a third party logistics warehouse located within minutes of our manufacturing
site, where supplier owned components are received, stored, picked and delivered
only when order flow creates demand. During 2000, we implemented modifications
including changes to our manufacturing facility, information technology
infrastructure, procurement and logistics processes to streamline our supply
chain.
Desktop systems and servers are generally assembled in our manufacturing
facility located in Nampa, Idaho. Notebook systems, designed to include feature
sets defined by us, are procured as "bare bone" sub-assemblies from third-party
suppliers. Several key components are then added within our manufacturing
facility, prior to software download and testing. Following assembly, all
systems are powered up, loaded with software and subjected to diagnostic tests.
Upon completion of the process, systems undergo a final inspection, after which
they are packaged and shipped to customers.
We focus on providing systems that feature components and software that
incorporate the latest technological developments in the personal computer
industry. Intel has been the predominant provider of microprocessors used in our
systems. In addition, a significant portion of the random access memory ("RAM")
used in our systems is supplied by MTI. We rely to a certain extent on our
suppliers' abilities to enhance existing products in a timely and cost-effective
manner, to develop new products to meet changing customer needs and to respond
to emerging standards and other technological developments in the personal
computer industry. See "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations--Certain Factors--PC Systems--We
Depend on Key Sources of Supply."
Marketing and Sales
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Our customers are comprised primarily of small -and medium-sized businesses,
government entities and consumers. We market our systems primarily via customer-
direct relationships supported by advertising, direct mail, telephone sales,
field sales representatives and through our Web site. We also sell a limited
number of systems through our factory outlet store located in Boise, Idaho. In
addition, we sell our systems through strategic relationships with third parties
having large government procurement contracts. Pricing and terms for such
procurement contracts are generally subject to re-negotiation or termination by
third parties and governmental entities. Our field sales force focuses primarily
on soliciting and servicing the emerging "mid market" comprised of medium-size
businesses, and on sales to public entities. We obtain evaluations of our
operations from external organizations, which help us provide independence
assurance of product reliability, customer service and support, and business
continuity for our commercial customers.
Consumers have historically referenced computer trade magazines, and more
recently have begun utilizing information available on the Internet, to evaluate
systems and configurations best suited to their particular needs. Our direct
marketing approach is aimed toward personal computer users and companies who
evaluate products based on performance, price, reliability, and service and
support. The direct sales channel allows us to avoid dealer markups typically
experienced in the traditional retail sales channel, limit inventory carrying
costs and maintains closer contact with our target customers. Direct sales
orders are received primarily via telephone, facsimile, Internet
(www.micronpc.com) and through our direct sales force. Our sales representatives
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assist customers in determining system configuration, compatibility and current
pricing. Customers generally order systems configured with varying feature sets
differentiated by microprocessor speed, hard drive capacity, amount of memory,
monitor size and resolution and bundled software, as well as other features.
In 2000, we launched our VelocityNet Direct program ("VND"), a retail-direct
business model that focuses on providing leading edge technology to customers
via strategic retail partners. In March 2000, we partnered with Best Buy Co.,
Inc. to install direct-to-the-manufacturer kiosks their 357 retail stores
throughout 39 states. In the fourth quarter of 2000, we formed strategic
partnerships with Outpost.com, an Internet retailer of consumer and business
technology products and Staples Inc., the office supply retailer. Additionally,
in the first quarter of 2001, we formed a strategic partnership with InterTAN,
Inc., which operates RadioShack Canada,
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with 453 stores. In conjunction with our strategic partners marketing programs,
our products receive additional advertising via retail flyers that reach in
excess of 10 million consumers. Our products are also promoted with in-store
displays, signage and point of sale materials.
Product Warranties
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Management believes that our system warranties and technical support programs
are key factors in achieving desired levels of customer satisfaction. The key
elements of our system product warranties and service and support programs are
as follows:
. Money Back Guarantee - Our customers may generally return systems
purchased from us within a limited period of time after shipment.
Specifically, consumer customers may return systems within 15 days for a
full refund of the purchase price, while commercial and government
customers receive a full refund if they return the system within 30
days.
. Micron Power Limited Warranty - Desktop and notebook systems and servers
are generally sold with the Micron Power Limited Warranty, consisting of
a five-year limited warranty on the microprocessor and main memory, a
three-year limited warranty on the hardware and one year on-site service
provided by a third party. The Micron Power Limited Warranty covers
repair or replacement for defects in workmanship or materials.
Backlog
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Levels of unfilled orders for systems fluctuate depending upon component
availability, demand for certain products, the timing of large volume customer
orders and our production schedules. Customers frequently change delivery
schedules and orders depending on market conditions and other reasons. We
generally allow customers to cancel unfilled orders without penalty any time
prior to shipment. We had backlog orders of $26 million, $16 million and $22
million as of August 31, 2000, September 2, 1999 and September 3, 1998,
respectively. We anticipate substantially all of the unfilled orders as of
August 31, 2000, other than those subsequently canceled, will be shipped within
30 days. We do not believe our backlog is an indicator of actual sales of any
succeeding period.
Competition
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We compete with a number of personal computer manufacturers including Dell
Computer, Inc., Gateway, Inc., Compaq Computer Corporation, Hewlett-Packard
Company, International Business Machines Corporation, NEC Corporation and
Toshiba Corporation among others. These manufacturers sell their products
through different combinations of national and regional distributors, dealers,
value added resellers, retail stores and through the direct channel. We expect
to face increased competition in the U.S. direct sales channel and retail-direct
sales channel from foreign personal computer suppliers and others who decide to
implement, or devote additional resources to a direct sales or retail-direct
sales strategy. See "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations -- Certain Factors -- PC Systems -- We Face
Intense Competition."
HostPro
HostPro, our Internet access and Web hosting subsidiary, is a provider of Web
and applications hosting solutions for small-and medium-size businesses. HostPro
offers a complete range of business-to-business Internet products and services,
including turnkey e-commerce solutions, Web and applications hosting, colocation
and connectivity services. HostPro services are developed to improve the cost,
performance, scalability, security and time-to-market for customers who are
interested in leveraging the power of the Internet.
HostPro was established through the integration of four companies, including Los
Angeles-based NetLimited, Inc., (d.b.a. "HostPro") the company's namesake;
Seattle-based LightRealm; Florida-based Worldwide Internet Publishing Company
and Boise-based Micron Internet Services.
Hosting
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HostPro offers multi-platform hosting with the advanced security, support,
reliability and high-bandwidth necessary to meet the mission critical business
needs of its customers. HostPro offers shared, dedicated and colocated hosting
services, high speed connectivity, managed and unmanaged hosting services and
customer support. In addition to individual server plans, HostPro provides high-
end clustering solutions, mirrored servers and application servers.
. Dedicated Web hosting - HostPro provides a suite of both managed and
customer-managed hosting packages, including Microsoft Windows NT,
Microsoft Windows 2000, Linux, Cobalt, Sun Microsystems, UNIX BSDI and a
full range of
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value-add products for e-commerce, streaming and clustering. Customers
selecting managed dedicated services are supported by an account team and
trained technicians.
. Shared Web hosting - HostPro's shared Web hosting packages include:
NETstart, NET Value, NET Plus, VServer Merchant, VServer Lite, VServer
Pro, VServer Ultra and Microsoft Windows NT.
Application Services
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HostPro partners with Citrix, Sun Microsystems and Microsoft to deliver "all-in-
one" applications for integration and distribution of application services.
HostPro offers Real Server 7.0, Exchange Server 5.5, Microsoft Windows NT Server
and Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 that enables customers to use selected software
without any on-site installation or maintenance concerns.
Data Center/Colocation Services
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Using SunTone certified services and a Cisco-powered network, HostPro delivers
high-end Web and application hosting and colocation services through its five
data centers totaling approximately 40,000 square feet of net machine room
space. Hostpro also offers colocation services including cages and bandwidth
through its custom-built facilities located in Seattle, Washington, Los Angeles,
California, Boise, Idaho, Moses Lake, Washington and Boca Raton, Florida.
HostPro also offers managed services through its data centers including:
. Enterprise Management Services utilizing Unicenter TNG to manage
enterprise systems, applications and networks.
. Data services including tape backup, load balancing and content
distribution service.
. Security services including firewalls and intrusion detection services.
. System Administration Services to resolve hardware maintenance and
upgrade issues including tape rotation, reboot and Emergency Maintenance
Services.
Internet Access
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HostPro provides Internet access to both businesses and consumers via its
Net.Now! brand. In 2000, HostPro expanded its operations to offer nation-wide
service via broadband and dial-up access services. HostPro provides flexible
solutions to connect Small Office Home Office ("SOHO"), Small Medium Businesses
("SMB"), and large corporate LAN/WAN customers via three simple Net.Now!
offerings:
. Net.Now! DSL - High-speed broadband Internet access for the SOHO and SMB
market.
. Net.Now! Frame Relay - High-speed broadband Internet access for the
large corporate LAN/WAN market.
. Net.Now! Dial-up - Analog dial-up services for the SOHO and consumer
market.
Each solution is a complete "stand-alone" offering. In addition, the Net.Now!
Internet access suite is designed to provide a "build what is needed"
connectivity package including Frame Relay, DSL and Dial-up services.
Marketing and Sales
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HostPro primarily markets its services to Web professionals and companies
seeking more standardized, "self-managed" hosting, e-commerce and applications
solutions. Products are marketed through a variety of means including the
HostPro Web sites, print advertising in Internet-related trade publications and
local newspapers, as well as radio and on-line advertising. Other sources
include direct mail campaigns, participation in industry events and affiliate
relationships, including cooperative marketing with related services and current
customer referrals.
The majority of sales are executed through HostPro's telephone sales force and
the HostPro Web sites. Higher value services such as complex hosting and
colocation are executed through Value-Added Resellers (VAR). HostPro has a
network of over 1,600 VARs who are largely design and consulting Web
professionals who resell services to their customers.
Competition
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The Web and applications hosting market is highly competitive, with many
companies, including Interland, Verio and Concentric competing for the lower end
of the market, including shared and dedicated hosting. HostPro also competes
with others including Digex, Navisite, Globix, Interliant for higher end, more
custom Web and applications hosting. Recently, larger, well-known brand names
have entered the market such as Dell Computer, with their DellHost service.
Price, customer service and ease of use are the primary drivers of the customer
purchase decision at the lower end of the market. Reliability and expertise, or
reputation for delivering complex hosting solutions drives the purchase decision
for higher value services. See "Item 7. Management's Discussion
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and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Certain
Factors --HostPro --Our HostPro Segment Faces Intense Competition."
SpecTek
Products
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SpecTek processes and markets various grades of memory products under the
SpecTek brand name in either component or module form. Memory components are
obtained from MTI and its joint venture affiliaties, tested and graded to their
highest level of functionality. Higher-grade components meeting industry
specifications are available for use in memory modules for computer systems.
Certain lower grade components may be used in nonstandard memory modules or sold
to strategic OEM customers for use in specific applications. SpecTek works
closely with its customers to develop new applications utilizing its memory
components resulting in reliable low cost memory solutions and increased
component and product compatibility for its customers.
Dependence on Component Recovery Agreement with MTI
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Effective September 2, 1999, we entered into an amended and restated Component
Recovery Agreement (the "CRA") with MTI, which expires August 30, 2001. We have
no expectation that MTI will agree to extend or renegotiate the CRA at the end
of the current term. In addition, MTI currently has an option to require us to
sell to it SpecTek's property and equipment for a purchase price equal to net
book value, and MTI can exercise this purchase option at any time. The CRA would
terminate if MTI purchases the property and equipment of SpecTek.
Under the CRA, MTI is required to provide us with all of the nonstandard memory
components produced at its semiconductor operations. The CRA also provides that
the cost of components obtained from MTI will be negotiated on a quarterly
basis. The cost of obtaining components in 2000 was 75.0% of pre-tax income
attributable to the sale of such components in the fourth quarter, 62.5% in the
third and second quarters and 50.0% in the first quarter. The cost of obtaining
components under the CRA will be 90.0% of pretax income during the first quarter
of 2001. We can not assure you of the cost of obtaining components under the CRA
during any subsequent quarter. Any increase in cost to us to obtain components
from MTI under the CRA could have a material adverse effect on our financial
condition, results of operations and cash flows.
The CRA also provides that MTI will make commercially reasonable efforts to
obtain for us nonstandard memory components produced by TECH Semiconductor
Singapore Pte. Ltd. and KMT Semiconductor Limited, joint venture companies in
which MTI is affiliated. We may agree with MTI and the joint venture companies
to utilize a pricing matrix based on effective yields and worldwide average
sales prices in order to establish prices for the components from the joint
venture companies. In such case, the price paid by us for components from the
joint ventures will be determined under the matrix, rather than as a percentage
of pre-tax net income.
The expiration or termination of the CRA, or the sale of the property and
equipment of SpecTek to MTI, would have a material adverse effect on our
business, financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
Historically, SpecTek has had a significant positive impact on our results of
operations and cash flows. In 2000, SpecTek's net sales were $493 million and
its operating income was $189 million. Virtually all of the components used by
SpecTek are obtained from MTI or affiliates of MTI under the CRA. Based on net
sales, SpecTek obtained 72%, 82%, and 75% of its components from MTI in 2000,
1999 and 1998, respectively. Based on net sales, SpecTek obtained an additional
28% and 18% of its components from MTI's joint venture affiliates in 2000 and
1999, respectively. Semiconductor manufacturers other than MTI are reluctant to
sell us nonstandard memory components because such components could compete with
their full specification memory components for similar applications. In
addition, some manufacturers are concerned that subsequent testing performed by
a recovery operation could reveal proprietary data regarding manufacturing
yields and processes. Because of the significant impediments to obtaining
alternative sources of supply, it is unlikely that the Company will be able to
continue its SpecTek operations following expiration or termination of the CRA.
Manufacturing and Materials
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The operations of SpecTek require a significant investment in sophisticated
testing hardware and software and expertise in semiconductor memory products and
manufacturing processes. The semiconductor memory manufacturing process involves
a highly complex series of steps performed to create specific electronic
features on silicon wafers. Recovery of memory components within the
semiconductor manufacturing process is generally performed at two stages: the
wafer probe stage and the test stage. The first test of electrical functionality
in the semiconductor memory manufacturing process is performed at the wafer
probe stage, where die not meeting certain functionality or performance
characteristics are segregated while those die which potentially meet full
performance specifications continue on in the manufacturing process to the
assembly and test stages. Although semiconductor memory manufacturers identify a
majority of SpecTek's memory components during the test function, we maintain
personnel in MTI's
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semiconductor memory manufacturing facility to nonstandard die at the wafer
probe stage, which may qualify for recovery. Once identified as recoverable die
in the wafer probe stage, the die are assembled and delivered to SpecTek for
testing and grading.
Upon delivery to SpecTek, memory components are grouped according to device and
package type and staged for a specific sequence of electrical, environmental and
mechanical tests identified for that group. SpecTek's test and product engineers
develop the complex testing algorithms and procedures necessary to recover
semiconductor memory components on a cost-effective basis. SpecTek engineers
also develop and implement proprietary software and hardware modifications to
automate test and handling equipment. Test and product engineers develop burn-in
testing procedures in order to increase assurance of reliability for devices
being processed. Throughout the testing process, semiconductor memory components
are graded in an effort to segregate less functional components and to minimize
additional testing with respect to such components. Striving to maintain close
working relationships between its engineering staff and its customers, SpecTek
modifies its test procedures and test specifications to ensure that memory
components properly address customer performance requirements. Once all
electrical and environmental testing is accomplished, the devices are subjected
to automated and visual inspection to verify that the devices meet mechanical
and cosmetic specifications relating to package, mark and device lead integrity.
Marketing and Sales
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Effective September 2, 1999, we entered into an exclusive Sales Representative
Agreement with Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., ("MSP") a subsidiary of MTI,
under which MSP will serve as exclusive sales representative for SpecTek memory
products.
The pricing of SpecTek memory products is based on industry wide pricing for
semiconductor memory products. In recent years, these prices have fluctuated
significantly. Consequently, management expects some price volatility in the
future, the extent of which cannot be determined. See "Item 7. Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -
Certain Factors - SpecTek Operations-Pricing of Memory Products May Fluctuate."
Product Warranties
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We typically offer a one-year limited warranty on our SpecTek memory products.
Longer warranties are generally offered only in special circumstances.
Historically, warranty claims with respect to SpecTek memory products have not
been material. However, there can be no assurance that we will not experience
significant future warranty claims with respect to these products.
Backlog
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SpecTek's customers generally do not order with long lead times and orders are
frequently placed with a provision to renegotiate the price at or near the time
of shipment. SpecTek does not believe any backlog of orders for its memory
products is a reliable indication of actual sales for any succeeding period.
Competition
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SpecTek's principal competitive factors include access to sources of
semiconductor memory components, testing capabilities, memory component prices
and applications engineering. The price of nonstandard memory components is
directly influenced by the price of full specification memory components. As
higher density memory devices become more prevalent and error correction
technologies and solutions improve, semiconductor memory manufacturers have
sought ways to recover a portion of their manufacturing costs through recovery
of nonstandard DRAM components. Certain manufacturers have established internal
capabilities and independent companies are pursuing opportunities to recover,
test and market nonstandard memory components. As more semiconductor memory
manufacturers recover nonstandard memory components, the pressure on the
remaining manufacturers may increase to develop similar programs, whether
internal or external, in order to generate revenue from their nonstandard memory
components. In addition to supplying nonstandard memory components to the
market, in-house component recovery operations by other manufacturers eliminate
a potential source of supply to SpecTek. Upon termination or expiration of the
CRA, MTI could purchase SpecTek's property and equipment and develop its own
component recovery operation. See "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Certain Factors-General - We
Depend on the Component Recovery Agreement with MTI."
Export Sales
Our consolidated export sales totaled $317 million, $173 million, and $157
million in 2000, 1999, and 1998, respectively. Export sales are denominated
primarily in U.S. dollars.
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Intellectual Property
As of August 31, 2000, we owned approximately 190 issued U.S. patents and 2
foreign patents. We have an additional 74 patent applications allowed which are
awaiting issuance, and approximately 241 applications on file. We hold a number
of domain names, trademarks and registered trademarks (both foreign and
domestic) and intend to continue to seek protections on our significant
patentable technology and trademarks. It is common in the electronics industry
for patent, trademark and other intellectual property rights claims to be
asserted against companies, including component suppliers and personal computer
manufacturers. Periodically, we are made aware that technology we use may
infringe on intellectual property rights held by others. We evaluate all such
claims and, if necessary and appropriate, seek to obtain licenses for the
continued use of such technology. We have entered into several intellectual
property licenses, and as a majority-owned subsidiary of MTI, are licensed under
certain license agreements between MTI and third parties. Our rights under
license agreements between MTI and third parties may terminate in the event that
we are no longer a majority-owned subsidiary of MTI. Intellectual property
license agreements generally require one-time or periodic royalty payments and
are subject to expiration at various times. If we or our suppliers are unable to
obtain licenses necessary to use intellectual property in our products or
processes, we may be forced to market products without certain technological
features or software, discontinue sales of certain products and/or defend legal
actions taken against us relating to allegedly protected technology. See "Item
7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations - Certain Factors -- General -- We May be Subject to Intellectual
Property Claims."
Employees
As of August 31, 2000, we employed approximately 3,276 employees. The PC Systems
business employed 2,304 people or 70%, HostPro employed 518 people or 16% and
SpecTek employed 454 people or 14%. Nearly all of our employees are located in
the United States, and none are represented by a labor organization with respect
to their employment by us. As of August 31, 2000, we have never had an organized
work stoppage and we consider our employee relations to be satisfactory.
Environmental Regulations
Some risks of costs and liabilities related to environmental matters are
inherent in our business, as with many similar businesses, and our operations
are subject to certain federal, state and local environmental regulatory
requirements relating to environmental and waste management. We periodically
generate and handle limited amounts of materials that are considered hazardous
waste under applicable law. We contract for the off-site disposal of these
materials. Management believes our business is operated in compliance with
applicable environmental regulations.
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Executive Officers and Directors of the Registrant
The executive officers and directors of the Company and their ages as of
September 28, 2000, are as follows:
Name Age Position
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Joel J. Kocher 44 Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer
Jill D. Smith 42 Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Michael S. Adkins 35 Senior Vice President and Group General Manager
Savino R. "Sid" Ferrales 50 Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Lyle W. Jordan 56 Senior Vice President and Group General Manager
Jeffrey Moeser 37 Senior Vice President, Product Development
James R. Stewart 44 Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Steven P. Arnold 45 Vice President, Legal and General Counsel
Michael Gale 38 Vice President, Chief Web Officer
Harry B. Heisler 48 Vice President and General Manager, Micron Government Computer Systems, Inc.
Steve H. Laney 40 Vice President, Investor Relations
JoAnne S. Pfeifer 41 Vice President, Administration and Corporate Secretary
Mark Jones 37 Area Vice President, SpecTek
Steven R. Appleton 40 Director
John B. Balousek 55 Director
Robert Lee 52 Director
Robert A. Lothrop 74 Director
Joel J. Kocher served as President of Worldwide Marketing, Sales and Service at
Dell Computer Corporation from 1987 to September 1994. From December 1996 until
August 1997, Mr. Kocher served as President and Chief Operating Officer at Power
Computing Corporation. Following a year at Artistsoft, Inc., as Executive Vice
President and then Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Kocher accepted the position of
President, Chief Operating Officer, and Director of the Company in January 1998
and was additionally appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer in June
1998.
Jill D. Smith co-founded Treacy & Company, LLC, a growth and turn-around
consulting firm in 1995 and served as its Managing Director until her
appointment as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the
Company in March 1999. Since June 1999, Ms. Smith has assumed general
management responsibilities at HostPro, Inc., where she currently serves as
Acting General Manager.
Michael S. Adkins joined the Company in July 1996 as Executive Director of
SpecTek after several years as General Manager of Systems Integration at MTI.
Mr. Adkins was appointed Vice President of SpecTek in January 1997, then assumed
responsibility for personal computer manufacturing in October 1997 and all
manufacturing in March 1998. In July 2000, he accepted the position of Senior
Vice President, Group General Manager for the Company and subsidiaries Micron
PC, Inc., Micron Commercial Computers Systems, Inc., and Micron Computer
Services, Inc.
Savino R. "Sid" Ferrales served as Vice President of Human Resources at Dell
Computer Corporation from January 1989 to June 1994. From June 1994 to June
1995, he was a principal in OMC Group, a human resources consulting firm. From
June 1995 to February 1997, Mr. Ferrales served as Vice President, Worldwide
Human Resources, for Digital Equipment Corporation, then as Vice President of
Human Resources at Power Computing Corporation from March until November 1997.
From late 1997 to February 1998, he performed human resource consulting work for
the Company. Mr. Ferrales accepted the position of Senior Vice President of
Human Resources with the Company in February 1998.
Lyle W. Jordan joined InFocus Systems, Inc. in January 1995, serving as Vice
President of Operations until February 1997. Mr. Jordan accepted the position
of Vice President of Manufacturing at Power Computing Corporation, where he
served from February 1997 until January 1998. In January 1998, he joined the
Company as Vice President of Materials. Mr. Jordan was appointed Senior Vice
President, Supply Chain, Materials in April 1999 and Senior Vice President,
Worldwide Supply Chain Operations in June 1999. He was appointed Senior Vice
President and Group General Manager in July 2000.
Jeffrey Moeser. served six years as Product Marketing Manager at CompuAdd, prior
to joining the Company in May 1994 as Product Manager. Mr. Moeser was promoted
to Director of Desktop Product Marketing in January 1997 and then Vice President
of Desktop Products in September 1997. Mr. Moeser served as Vice President of
Desktop and Server Development from August 1999 until his appointment as Senior
Vice President of Product Development in November 1999.
James R. Stewart served as Corporate Controller for Imation Corporation from
August 1995 until his appointment as General Manager for the Growth
Ventures/Internet Services Division of Imation Corporation from August 1997 to
January 1999. In January 1999, he joined the Company as Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer.
Steven P. Arnold served as an associate with Arnold, White and Durkee from
January 1988 to April 1995, when he joined MTI as Associate General Counsel. He
continued as Associate General Counsel until June 1996, when he joined the
Company as Chief Counsel, Intellectual Property. In January 1997, Mr. Arnold
was appointed Vice President, Legal and General Counsel.
Michael Gale served as Managing Director, International Research for
IntelliQuest from January 1993 until being appointed Vice President, Brand and
Market Analysis of IntelliQuest in October 1997. In November 1998, Mr. Gale
joined the Company as Vice President, Business Development. From February to
June 1999, he served as Vice President and General Manager for Micron PC, Inc.
In June 1999, he was appointed Vice President and Chief Web Officer, and was
additionally appointed Vice President and Chief Web Officer of HostPro, Inc. in
March 2000.
Harry B. Heisler served as Vice President of Marketing for Government Technology
Services, Inc. for 10 years prior to serving as an independent management
consultant for high technology firms from January 1995 until June 1998. In June
1998, Mr. Heisler accepted the position of Vice President and General Manager,
Public Sector, with the Company. Mr. Heisler was promoted to Vice President and
General Manager for Micron Government Computer Systems, Inc. in October 1998.
Steven H. Laney served two years serving as Director of Marketing for Micron
Custom Manufacturing Services, Inc., prior to joining the Company in April 1995
as Director of Investor Relations. Mr. Laney was promoted to Vice President,
Investor Relations in October 1996.
JoAnne S. Pfeifer was appointed Administration Manager of the Company in January
1995. In March 1996, Ms. Pfeifer was named Director of Administration and in
July 1996 and was appointed as the Company's Corporate Secretary. In January
1997, she was promoted to Vice President, Administration and Corporate
Secretary.
Mark Jones joined the Company in November 1997 as Executive Director of SpecTek
after serving twelve years in management positions in Test Operations and Test
Manufacturing at MTI. Mr. Jones accepted the position of Area Vice President of
SpecTek in June 1999. Mr. Jones maintains responsibility for all of SpecTek's
DRAM testing and marketing activities.
Steven R. Appleton joined MTI in February 1983 and has served in various
capacities with MTI and its subsidiaries, including overseeing MTI's
semiconductor operations as President and Chief Executive Officer of Micron
Semiconductor, Inc. (then a wholly-owned subsidiary of MTI) from July 1992 to
November 1994. Except for a nine-day period in January 1996, Mr. Appleton has
served as a member of MTI's Board of Directors since May 1994. Since September
1994, Mr. Appleton has served as the Chief Executive Officer, President and
Chairman of the Board of Directors of MTI. Mr. Appleton served as a member of
the Company's Board of Directors from April 1995 until January 1996 and from
February 1996 to the present.
John B. Balousek served as President, Chief Operating Officer, and Director of
Foote Cone & Belding Communications, Inc., a global advertising and
communications company, from May 1991 to February 1996, and then as Chairman and
CEO of True North Technologies, a digital and interactive services company of
True North Communications, parent company of Foote Cone & Belding
Communications, from March to July 1996. Mr. Balousek continued to serve as
director of True North Communications until January 1997. Mr. Balousek was
appointed to the Company's Board of Directors in August 1999. He currently
serves as a director on the boards of Geoworks Corporation, Freeshop.com, Inc.,
and Pets.com, all publicly held companies, and also serves as director of
several privately held firms.
Robert Lee served as Executive Vice President, California Market Group, for
Pacific Bell from April 1993 until his appointment as President of Business
Communication Services in April 1995. He served in this capacity until his
retirement from Pacific Bell in May 1998. Mr. Lee was appointed to the
Company's Board of Directors in April 1999. He is additionally a director on
the boards of CIDCO and iAsiaWorks, both publicly held companies, and several
privately held firms.
Robert A. Lothrop served in various senior management positions with the J.R.
Simplot Company, a food processing, fertilizer and agricultural chemicals
manufacturing company, until his retirement from the J.R. Simplot Company in
January 1991. He has served on MTI's Board of Directors since May 1994 and on
the Company's Board of Directors since April 1995.
ITEM 2. Properties
Our corporate headquarters, PC systems manufacturing and SpecTek operations are
based in a number of Company-owned or leased facilities in Nampa, Idaho
aggregating approximately 620,000 square feet. In 2000, we added 135,000 square
feet of manufacturing space to our facility in Nampa, Idaho. Approximately
350,000 square feet of the Nampa facilities are dedicated to PC manufacturing
and approximately 97,000 square feet are dedicated to SpecTek operations. The
balance of the Nampa facilities is dedicated to sales, technical support,
customer service, administrative functions and warehouse space.
We lease an 81,000 square foot facility in Minneapolis, Minnesota, dedicated
primarily to system sales, technical support, field sales, and administrative
functions. We also lease a 74,000 square foot facility in Meridian, Idaho,
dedicated to our call center.
HostPro leases several facilities which includes 25,600 square feet in Boise,
Idaho, 34,300 square feet in Los Angeles, California, 4,200 square feet in Moses
Lake, Washington, 43,800 square feet in Bellevue, Washington, 45,000 square feet
in Tukwila, Washington, 1,200 square feet in Seattle, Washington and 12,000
square feet in Boca Raton, Florida.
Other leased facilities include a factory outlet in Boise, Idaho, a commercial
sales office in New York, New York, a public relations office in San Francisco,
California, and an International office in Taipei, Taiwan.
ITEM 3. Legal Proceedings
We are defending a consumer class action lawsuit filed in the Federal District
Court of Minnesota based on the alleged sale of defective computers. No class
has been certified in the case. The case involves a claim that we sold computer
products with a defect that may cause errors when information is written to a
floppy disk. Substantially similar lawsuits have been filed against other major
computer manufacturers. The case is currently in the early stages of discovery,
and we are therefore unable to estimate total expenses, possible loss or range
of loss that may ultimately be connected with the matter.
We are party to various other legal actions arising out of the normal course of
business, none of which is expected to have a material adverse effect on our
business, financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
ITEM 4. Submission Of Matters To A vote Of Security Holders
There were no matters submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth
quarter of 2000.
PART II
ITEM 5. Market For Registrant's Common Equity And Related Stockholder Matters
Our Common Stock trades on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbol "MUEI". The
following table shows for the periods indicated the high and low sales prices
for our common stock, as reported by the Nasdaq Stock Market:
High Low
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2000: 4th quarter $14.438 $ 9.188
3rd quarter 20.688 8.188
2nd quarter 13.313 9.813
1st quarter 13.750 9.563
1999: 4th quarter $12.031 $ 9.000
3rd quarter 13.125 9.375
2nd quarter 22.625 11.250
1st quarter 24.750 13.375
Holders Of Record
On August 31, 2000, the closing price of our common stock as reported on the
Nasdaq Stock Market was $13.81. As of August 31, 2000, we had approximately
2,400 shareholders of record.
Dividends
We have not declared or paid any cash dividend and do not foresee paying any
cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Payment of dividends is currently
limited by terms specified in our Credit Agreement, dated June 10, 1998.
ITEM 6. Selected Financial Data (In thousands)
The selected historical consolidated financial data as of August 31, 2000,
September 2, 1999, September 3, 1998, August 28, 1997 and August 29, 1996 has
been derived from our audited Consolidated Financial Statements.
The information contained below should be read in conjunction with "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" and
our Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere
in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Results of operations for the periods
presented are not necessarily indicative of results of operations for future
periods.
2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
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Net sales $1,556,216 $1,437,829 $1,733,432 $1,955,783 $1,764,920
Operating income (loss) 43,843 43,221 (83,894) 136,458 75,998
Net income 41,543 36,524 47,953 87,262 44,582
Earnings per share:
Basic 0.43 0.38 0.50 0.93 0.49
Diluted 0.43 0.38 0.50 0.92 0.48
Current assets 613,472 544,066 538,462 563,148 399,116
Working capital 242,013 296,741 288,149 203,884 121,766
Total assets 923,542 733,531 692,443 758,346 529,933
Total debt 5,430 12,001 28,528 38,641 21,297
Shareholders' equity 506,580 458,498 416,894 365,571 228,460
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ITEM 7. Management's Discussion And Analysis Of Financial Condition and
Results Of Operations
Statements contained in this Form 10-K that are not purely historical are
forward-looking statements and are being provided in reliance upon the "safe
harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All
forward-looking statements are made as of the date hereof and are based on
current management expectations and information available to the Company as of
such date. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking
statement. It is important to note that actual results could differ materially
from historical results or those contemplated in the forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, and
include trend information. Factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially include, but are not limited to, those identified in "Certain
Factors" and in other Company filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. All yearly references are to the Company's fiscal years ended August
31, 2000, September 2, 1999, and September 3, 1998, unless otherwise indicated.
The fiscal years ended August 31, 2000 and September 2, 1999 contained fifty-two
weeks, compared to fifty-three weeks for the fiscal year ended September 3,
1998. All tabular dollar amounts are stated in thousands. Certain
reclassifications have been made in the following discussion and analysis to
present results of operations on a consistent basis.
Results Of Operations
Net income for 2000 was $42 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, on net sales of
$1.556 billion, compared with net income of $37 million, or $0.38 per diluted
share, on net sales of $1.438 billion in 1999 and net income of $48 million, or
$0.50 per share, on net sales of $1.733 billion in 1998. In 2000, we recognized
special charges of $10 million ($7 million net of taxes) for e-commerce
infrastructure development and abandonment of capital projects. Excluding these
charges, net income for 2000 was $48 million, or $0.50 per diluted share. Our
consolidated gross margin percent increased to 21.6% in 2000 from 18.8% in 1999
and 12.8% in 1998.
The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain data derived
from our consolidated income statements:
2000 1999 1998
------------------------ ----------------------- ------------------------
Amount % of Sales Amount % of Sales Amount % of Sales
---------- ------------ ---------- ----------- ---------- -----------
Net sales $1,556,216 100.0% $1,437,829 100% $1,733,432 100.0%
Gross margin 336,911 21.6% 270,245 18.8% 222,154 12.8%
Selling, general and 281,268 18.1% 218,970 15.2% 284,292 16.4%
administrative expenses
Research and development 2,443 0.2% 4,521 0.3% 10,138 0.6%
Other expense (income), net 8,765 0.6% 3,533 0.2% 11,618 0.7%
Operating income (loss) 43,843 2.8% 43,221 3.0% (83,894) (4.8%)
Income tax provision 17,804 1.1% 22,594 1.6% 38,151 2.2%
Net income $ 41,543 2.7% $ 36,524 2.5% $ 47,953 2.8%
The following table summarizes our net sales for the periods indicated by
business segment:
Net Sales 2000 1999 1998
---------------------- ---------------------- -------------------------
Amount % of Sales Amount % of Sales Amount % of Sales
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ------------
PC Systems $1,030,914 66.3% $1,239,795 86.2% $1,496,563 86.3%
HostPro 32,862 2.1% - - - -
SpecTek 492,440 31.6% 198,034 13.8% 95,146 5.5%
MCMS - - - - 141,723 8.2%
---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total net sales $1,556,216 100.0% $1,437,829 100.0% $1,733,432 100.0%
========== ========= ========== ========== ========== ==========
PC Systems -- Net sales of systems were down 17% in 2000 compared to 1999
primarily due to a 13% decline in average selling prices and lower overall
desktop and notebook unit shipments. We initiated our VND program in the third
quarter of 2000, which gained momentum in the fourth quarter with sales
increasing 83% over the third quarter. Desktop average selling prices were down
16% in 2000 compared to 1999, and notebooks and servers were down 9% and 10%
respectively. We continued to experience pressure on sales prices as a result of
industry price competitiveness compounded by lower average selling prices in the
retail-direct channel through our VND program. System unit shipments for the
fourth quarter of 2000 increased 36% sequentially and 29%
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compared to the fourth quarter of 1999. These increases were primarily due to
the success of our VND program in conjunction with sequential increases in sales
to government agencies and year-on-year increases in small business sales.
Net sales of computer systems were 17% lower in 1999 compared to 1998, primarily
due to a 12% decrease in average selling prices combined with a 2% decrease in
unit sales. The decline in average selling prices for our desktop, notebook and
server system sales were 11%, 16% and 15% respectively. Lower prices were
largely the result of industry price competitiveness and our strategic pricing
designed to gain entry into key markets. The decline in unit sales was primarily
attributed to a 3% drop in our desktop computer systems, which was partially
offset by an increase in our higher margin server systems.
Unit shipments were down 9% in 2000 compared to 1999. Desktop shipments as a
percentage of total shipments remained relatively stable at 86% of total unit
sales in 2000 compared to 84% in 1999 and 86% in 1998. Notebook shipments
represented 12% of overall net unit sales in 2000 compared to 14% in 1999 and
13% in 1998. Server shipments remained flat in 2000 compared to 1999 at 2% of
total shipments.
HostPro -- This was the first year of operations of HostPro, our Internet and
Web hosting business. Net revenue increased 12% sequentially to $11.4 million
for the fourth quarter of 2000. HostPro accelerated its drive into higher-end
hosting with the number of dedicated and colocated servers increasing 63%
sequentially to more than 930 at year-end. Sequential organic growth of hosting
accounts was 11% in the fourth quarter, while hosting revenue grew by 17%.
HostPro maintained over 114,000 paid hosted Web sites, 57,000 paid hosting
accounts and 39,000 Internet access accounts at year-end. Monthly average churn
for hosting accounts was approximately 2% throughout the year.
SpecTek - Net sales of memory products were 149% higher in 2000 compared to
1999, primarily due to a 219% increase in megabits sold, partially offset by a
22% decline in average selling prices. Megabits shipped in 2000 increased as a
result of the transition to the 128 megabit component from the 64 megabit
component. This transition reduced component test time and increased throughput
from substantially all memory products.
Although prices declined 27% in 1999 compared to 1998, SpecTek sold
approximately 176% more megabits in 1999 than in 1998 resulting in a 108%
increase in net sales. The increase in megabits of memory products shipped in
1999 compared to 1998 was primarily due to reduced component test time and
product transition to the 64 megabit component from the 16 megabit component.
The results of SpecTek's operations are influenced by a number of factors
including pricing for, and availability of, nonstandard memory components. See
"Certain Factors -- SpecTek Operations."
MCMS --We sold 90% of our interest in MCMS, Inc., ("MCMS") formerly Micron
Custom Manufacturing, Inc., our custom-manufacturing segment on February 26,
1998. Accordingly, results of operations of MCMS subsequent to February 26, 1998
are excluded from our results of operations.
Gross Margin 2000 1999 1998
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Amount % of Sales Amount % of Sales Amount % of Sales
-------- ---------- -------- ---------- -------- ----------
PC Systems $132,043 12.8% $190,282 15.3% $183,155 12.2%
HostPro 8,527 25.9% - - - -
SpecTek 196,341 39.9% 79,963 40.4% 21,401 22.5%
MCMS - - - - 17,598 12.4%
-------- -------- --------
Total gross margin $336,911 21.6% $270,245 18.8% $222,154 12.8%
======== ======== ========
PC Systems -- Gross margin was down $58 million in 2000 or 2.5% as a percentage
of net sales compared to 1999. The decline is largely due to lower sales and a
shift in our sales mix from higher end consumer and commercial units to lower
margin retail VND systems. Gross margin on sales of systems was $7 million or 4%
higher in 1999 compared to 1998, principally due to lower component cost from
improved asset management and a change in the sales mix towards higher margin
systems, while being partially offset by a decline in average selling prices.
Lower component cost in 1999 resulted from improved asset management compared to
1998, as evidenced by analyzed inventory turns of 81 times. While overall
average selling prices for the systems declined 12% in 1999 compared to 1998,
unit sales of higher margin servers increased 30% compared with 1998.
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We continue to experience significant pressure on our gross margins as a result
of intense competition in the personal computer industry. In addition, our gross
margin percentage will continue to depend in large part on our ability to
effectively manage inventories of system components. Our asset management ratios
declined slightly at the end of 2000. Days sales of inventory increased from 4
days at the end of 1999 to 6 days at the end of 2000. Annualized PC inventory
turns at the end of 2000 was 56 times down from 81 times at the end of 1999.
HostPro -- The gross margin percentage of the HostPro segment remained flat at
nearly 23% in the fourth quarter of 2000 compared to the third quarter.
HostPro's gross margin percentage was lower in the last half of 2000 compared to
the first half of the year primarily due to additional costs incurred to expand
its information technology infrastructure and related support costs. During the
third quarter of 2000, HostPro completed its expansion of 40,000 square feet of
data center operations. HostPro's cost of sales primarily represents
telecommunications expenses, maintenance and depreciation of data center and
related telecommunication and Web hosting equipment, salary and benefits for
data center and support personnel and the cost of hardware sold.
SpecTek -- Despite increases in the cost of components under the CRA with MTI
and decreases in average selling prices, SpecTek's gross margin percentages have
remained relatively stable due to economies of scale and efficiencies achieved
in the manufacturing process. SpecTek's gross margin percentage decreased 1% in
2000 compared to 1999. Gross margin dollars generated on the sale of SpecTek
memory products increased $116 million or 146% in 2000 compared to 1999.
The gross margin on SpecTek sales was $59 million or 274% higher in 1999
compared to 1998 principally due to a 176% increase in megabits shipped and a
27% decline in average cost per components purchased from sources other than
MTI. Historically, SpecTek has experienced significant volatility in selling
prices and expects average selling prices for its memory products to continue to
exhibit significant volatility. As a result, SpecTek's gross margin could
decline and adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and
cash flows. The CRA provides that the cost of components obtained from MTI will
be negotiated on a quarterly basis. The cost of obtaining such components in
2000 was 75.0% of pre-tax income during the fourth quarter, 62.5% during the
third and second quarters and 50.0% in the first quarter. The cost of obtaining
components under the CRA will be 90.0% of pretax income during the first quarter
of 2001. We can not provide you assurance regarding the cost of components
during any subsequent quarter. Additionally, we have no expectation that MTI
will agree to extend or renegotiate the CRA at the end of its current term,
which expires on August 30, 2001. See "Certain Factors -- SpecTek Operations --
We Depend on the Component Recovery Agreement with MTI" and "Certain Factors --
SpecTek Operations -- Pricing of Memory Products May Fluctuate."
Selling, General and Administrative -- Consolidated selling, general and
administrative ("SG&A") expenses increased $62 million or 28% in 2000 compared
to 1999. The primary reason for the increase was the addition of the HostPro
operations, which incurred $46 million of SG&A expenses in 2000. This was the
first full year of operations of the HostPro business. The PC Systems segment
SG&A expenses increased by approximately $15 million primarily due to higher
advertising, marketing expenses and special charges of $6 million for e-commerce
infrastructure development.
SG&A expenses for 1999 declined $65 million or 23% compared to 1998 primarily
due to lower advertising expense and technical fees. In addition, during
February 1998, the Company reduced its work force by approximately 10%. The
Company further reduced its SG&A cost structure by the sale of its MCMS
operation in the second quarter of 1998, and the closure of its Japanese
operations in the second quarter of 1999. Internal software expense also
decreased as a result of the Company adopting the provisions of SOP 98-1,
"Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for
Internal Use," in the first quarter of 1999. SG&A expenses was also lower in
1999 compared to 1998 because of lower bad debt expense.
Research and Development -- Consolidated research and development ("R&D")
expenses declined 46% in 2000 compared to 1999. We discontinued our advanced
engineering group during the second quarter of 1999, which focused on core logic
chip sets, motherboards, and personal computer BIOS development, as well as
product development of desktops, notebooks and servers. Consequently, we
experienced lower R&D expenses in the second half of 1999 and in the full year
of 2000. The expenses incurred in 2000 consist primarily of labor expenses
related to the development of patents and patent related expenses incurred by
SpecTek. Other R&D expenses relate to desktop, notebook and server development
and engineering on the next generation platforms in our PC Systems business.
Research and development expenses declined 55% in 1999 compared to 1998. The
decrease is due to the discontinuance of the advanced engineering group during
the year partially offset by a charge of $1million for the write-off of
purchased in-process research and development related to the acquisition of
HostPro.
HostPro's development efforts centered on customer support and service for
systems, delivered through the Internet. The product is licensed to resellers
and used internally by HostPro. HostPro's in-process technology development is
aimed toward increasing the performance and redundancy of its web hosting
systems. Because the development work conducted by HostPro was tailored to meet
its specific infrastructure requirements and processes, alternative future uses
of these development technologies do not exist.
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Technological feasibility of these in-process projects had not been achieved as
of the acquisition date, and significant technological risk remained. The in-
process research and development write-off related to the HostPro acquisition
was $1 million, and was based on estimated future revenues of $30 million over
the next six years.
All in-process projects at the acquisition date were completed during 2000. The
in-process projects at the acquisition date consisted of the following:
. Customer service package. The development efforts are focused on
enabling remote management of accounts and automatic management and
provisioning of web-sites through a customer Extranet.
. Automated utility system. The development of this software package is
for use in monitoring network connections, bandwidth usage and server
status. This proprietary technology is an automated utility programmed
to monitor and respond to trends in server traffic. In addition, this
system will display vital statistics of the server for external
monitoring and maintenance.
. IP routing redundancy program. This network infrastructure design
effort is intended to increase network fault tolerance and will enable
HostPro servers to share storage systems and dynamically allocate
server requests.
For the identified in-process projects, estimated cost to complete subsequent to
the acquisition date is not significant. Based on a combination of man-months,
costs incurred and management's estimate of project completion, the projects
were determined to be 60% complete. HostPro's planned research and development
projects for which no significant efforts have been made were not included in
the valuation.
The key assumptions in determining the incomplete in-process technologies were:
. Discounted cash flows. A discounted cash flows analysis of products
incorporating in-process technology was developed based on
management's estimates of revenue and expenses associated with the
products.
. Selling, General and Administrative. SG&A expenses was forecast based
on historical ratios and industry standards. Projected SG&A expenses
decrease as a percentage of projected revenues due to expected sales
growth with SG&A expenses growth at a slower rate. SG&A expenses were
assumed to remain 25% of projected revenues instead of increasing due
to the significant growth expected for Internet companies during the
next six years.
. Research and Development. Additional research and development costs
were projected based on management's estimate of future costs required
to advance the design of the technology to the point that it met
specific functional and economic requirements.
. Discount Rate. Cash flow streams associated with in-process
technologies were discounted to present value at a rate of return an
investor would require for a project with a risk profile similar to
HostPro. The 25% discount rate for in-process technology reflects the
high-risk profile attributable to this technology.
Other Expense -- Consolidated other expense in 2000 consists of a $4 million
special charge for the abandonment of manufacturing equipment and an order entry
system. These expenses were recognized during the third quarter after our high
capacity manufacturing facility was placed into service and a new order entry
system was implemented. The remaining expenses consist primarily of goodwill
amortization associated with acquisitions in our HostPro business.
Other expense for 1999 included $4 million associated with the closure and
consolidation of our Japanese operation into our Nampa operations. The charge
includes those costs associated with employee payroll and severance of $1
million for approximately 45 employees, fixed asset write-downs of $1 million,
and $2 million for lease obligations, pre-committed advertising and other
closure related costs. All remaining liabilities were settled by September 2,
1999. With the cessation of our Japanese operations, we benefited from an
approximately $3 million reduction of SG&A expenses in 1999 compared to 1998.
Other expense in 1998 included $11 million ($13 million in the second quarter of
1998 less a $2 million revision of estimates in the fourth quarter of 1998) for
costs associated with our actions to realign our PC operations to concentrate on
its core markets and customers. Such actions include the consolidation of our
domestic and international PC operations and the reduction of 10% of our
workforce, or approximately 450 employees. The realignment costs consisted of $7
million associated with employee termination benefits, $2 million for the write-
down of equipment and leasehold improvements, $1 million in estimated costs for
claims related to the realignment, $1 million in aggregate costs associated with
vacating a leased facility in Milpitas, California, two international sales
offices and an outlet store in Minneapolis, Minnesota and $1 million for the
write-off of current technologies associated with our
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NetFRAME enterprise servers. As a result of the realignment, we benefited from
an approximately $5million reduction of SG&A expenses in 1999 compared to 1998.
Other expense in 1998 also included $5 million for the write-off of capitalized
costs associated with abandoned internal use enterprise software development
projects. The software included an order entry system, an order configuration
tool, and part of a material requirements planning package. The software was
abandoned after we concluded such software lacked the functionality we desired.
We also recognized a benefit resulting from a net rebate of $4 million
associated with a change of providers of on-site service contracts for our
domestic desktop installed base.
Income Taxes -- The provision for income taxes in 2000 is based on an effective
tax rate of 30%, which reflects the federal statutory rate, the net effect of
state taxes and the effect of tax-exempt foreign trade income and non-deductible
goodwill amortization. The effective rate in 1999 of 38% reflects the federal
statutory rate, the net effect of state taxes, and the effect of a $1 million
charge for the write-off of purchased in-process research and development, which
resulted from the acquisition of HostPro. The decrease in the effective tax rate
of 8% in 2000 compared to 1999 is mainly due to an increase in the tax-exempt
foreign trade income. The effective tax rate in 1998 of 44% reflects the federal
statutory rate, the net effect of state taxes, and establishment of a $4 million
valuation allowance for a deferred tax asset relating to the consolidation of
our NetFRAME enterprise server operations.
Acquisitions
We acquired and strategically invested in a number of companies to expand our
Internet access and Web hosting capabilities through our HostPro business. We
expect to continue to expand our Internet access and Web hosting capabilities
through internal growth, acquisitions and strategic investments. See "Certain
Factors -- HostPro -- Our Future Acquisitions May Have Adverse Effects." In
2000, we acquired two Web and application hosting companies and invested in one
start-up company. In the last month of 1999, we acquired one Web hosting company
and one Internet access company. On December 14, 1999 we acquired LightRealm,
Inc. ("LightRealm"), a Kirkland, Washington-based Web and applications hosting
and Internet access company serving small- and medium-size businesses. We paid
approximately $48 million in cash, including expenses in exchange for 100% of
LightRealm's outstanding stock. On March 16, 2000, we acquired Worldwide
International Publishing Corporation ("WIPC"), a Boca-Raton, Florida-based Web
hosting company that also served small- and medium-size businesses. We paid
approximately $13 million in cash, including expenses in exchange for 100% of
the outstanding stock of WIPC. We accounted for both transactions as purchases
and allocated the purchase price to the net assets acquired, including
intangible assets, based on the their fair values as determined by an
independent appraiser. Our results of operations for 2000 include the results of
operations of LightRealm and WIPC, subsequent to their respective acquisition
dates.
On April 7, 2000, we invested $7 million in Bird on a Wire Networks, Inc.,
("BOAW"), a Toronto-based dedicated Web hosting start-up company in exchange for
a non-interest bearing convertible debenture (the "Debenture"). The Debenture is
convertible after April 7, 2003 or upon the occurrence of certain liquidity
events, into common shares that will provide us with up to 30% of the issued and
outstanding common shares of BOAW at the conversion date. We accounted for this
investment using the equity method of accounting.
On August 2, 1999, we acquired NetLimited, Inc. (d.b.a. "HostPro"), a Los
Angeles-based Web and applications hosting provider serving small- and medium-
size businesses. Shortly after the purchase, we adopted the HostPro name for our
entire Web hosting and Internet access business. We paid approximately $22
million in cash, including expenses in exchange for 100% of the outstanding
stock of HostPro. The purchase agreement contained a clause permitting an upward
or downward adjustment to purchase price of up to 10% depending on the number of
subscriber accounts existing on February 24, 2000. The number of subscriber
accounts met the requirements specified in the agreement, and accordingly we
paid an additional $2 million in March 2000 to the original seller, which was
capitalized as part of the purchase price.
On September 2, 1999 we acquired the property and equipment of Micron Internet
Services ("MIS"), formerly a division of MTI. MIS is a provider of dedicated,
nationwide dial-up and broadband Internet access, virtual private network
solutions, and e-commerce services. We paid approximately $2 million in cash, an
amount equal to the net book value of the assets of MIS. We accounted for this
transaction at historical cost and our operations in 1999 were not affected by
this transaction.
On March 24, 2000, we acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities,
which consisted primarily of warranty obligations, of Inacom Government Systems
("Inacom"), for approximately $5 million in cash. Included in the assets were
accounts receivable and a number of contracts with various federal agencies,
including the Department of Veterans Affairs Procurement of Hardware and
Software ("PCHS") contract. The PCHS contract is currently in its third year of
a five-year term and is open to orders from all government agencies.
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On February 26, 1998, we sold 90% of our interest in MCMS in exchange for $249
million in cash. Our results of operations for 1998 include a pre-tax gain of
$156 million ($95 million or $0.98 per diluted share, after taxes). Our
financial statements include the results of MCMS's operations through the date
of sale. Net sales of MCMS were approximately $142 million in 1998.
Liquidity And Capital Resources
As of August 31, 2000, we had cash, cash equivalents, and liquid investments of
$326 million, representing a decrease of $12 million compared to September 2,
1999. Principal sources of liquidity in 2000 were cash flows from operations of
$156 million, which were mostly derived from SpecTek , and proceeds from
maturing investments of $261 million. See "Certain Factors -- SpecTek
Operations --We Depend on the Component Recovery Agreement with MTI." Principal
uses of cash in 2000 were purchases of held to maturity investments of $246
million, property, plant and equipment expenditures of $135 million and
acquisitions and strategic investments, which amounted to $70 million. Pursuant
to the CRA with MTI effective September 2, 1999, and subject to certain
conditions, MTI will purchase and lease back to SpecTek equipment as is
reasonably appropriate for SpecTek to perform its component recovery operations.
Purchases by SpecTek accounted for $47 million of our consolidated purchases of
property, plant and equipment in 2000. We anticipate a substantial portion of
the property, plant, and equipment expenditures by SpecTek will be reimbursed by
MTI under the CRA. As of August 31, 2000 approximately $35 million of this
amount had been reimbursed by MTI at net book value.
We have an unsecured credit agreement, expiring June 10, 2001, with a group of
financial institutions providing for borrowings totaling $100 million. As of
August 31, 2000, we were eligible to borrow the full amount under the agreement,
but had no borrowings outstanding. Under the agreement, we are subject to
certain financial and other covenants including certain financial ratios and
limitations on the amount of dividends we can declare or pay.
At August 31, 2000, we had commitments of $19 million for purchases of equipment
and $19 million for infrastructure software projects. We anticipate making
capital expenditures in 2001 in excess of $90 million.
We expect our future working capital requirements to increase and we believe
that currently available cash and cash equivalents, liquid investments, cash
flows from operations and current credit facilities will be sufficient to fund
our operations through 2001.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statements of
Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities". SFAS No. 133 requires that all derivatives
be recorded as either assets or liabilities in the balance sheet and marked-to-
market on an ongoing basis. SFAS No. 133 applies to all derivatives including
stand-alone instruments, such as forward currency exchange contracts and
interest rate swaps, or embedded derivatives, such as call options contained in
convertible debt investments. Along with the derivatives, the underlying hedged
items are also to be marked-to-market on an ongoing basis. These market value
adjustments are to be included either in the statement of operations or as a
component of comprehensive income, depending on the nature of the transaction.
Implementation of SFAS No. 133 is required by our first quarter of 2001. We are
currently evaluating the effect SFAS 133 may have on our future results of
operations, financial position and cash flows.
In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting
Bulleting (SAB) No. 101 "Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements". The SAB
summarizes certain staff views in applying generally accepted accounting
principles to revenue recognition in financial statements. Adoption is currently
required in 2001, and early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating
the effect this SAB may have on our revenue recognition practices and results of
operations.
In April 2000, Financial Accounting Standards Board issues Interpretation No. 44
(FIN 44), Accounting for Certain Transactions Involving Stock Compensation-an
interpretation of APB Opinion No. 25. FIN 44 clarifies and modifies APB Opinion
No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees. The provisions of FIN 44
became effective in 2000 and did not have a material affect on our results of
operations, financial condition or cash flows.
Certain Factors
You should carefully consider the following factors and all other information
contained in this Form 10-K before you make any investment decisions with
respect to our securities. The risks and uncertainties we describe below are not
the only risks we face.
If any of the adverse events described in the following factors actually occur
or we do not accomplish necessary events or objectives described in the factors,
our business, financial condition and operating results could be materially and
adversely affected, the trading price of our common stock could decline and you
could lose all or part of your investment.
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General
Our operating results and stock price may fluctuate. Our past operating results
have been, and our future operating results may be, subject to seasonality and
other fluctuations, on a quarterly and an annual basis, as a result of a wide
variety of factors. These factors include, but are not limited to:
. industry competition;
. our ability to accurately forecast demand and selling prices for our
products;
. fluctuating market pricing for personal computers, Internet access and Web
hosting services and semiconductor memory products;
. seasonal cycles common in the personal computer industry and seasonal
government purchasing cycles;
. inventory obsolescence;
. our ability to effectively manage inventory levels;
. changes in product mix;
. manufacturing and production constraints;
. fluctuating component costs;
. the effects of product reviews and industry awards;
. availability and pricing of the memory components used by SpecTek;
. critical component availability;
. the timing of our new product introductions and those of our competitors
and
. global market and economic conditions
As a result, our operating results for any particular period are not necessarily
indicative of the results that may occur in any future period. The trading price
of our common stock is subject to significant fluctuations due to general market
conditions, our financial performance and that of our competitors, announcements
of technological innovations, new commercial products or new strategies by our
competitors, component availability and pricing, and other factors.
Our management faces increased demands. We have experienced increased complexity
in our operations, in operating and financial information systems and in our
scope of operations. This increased complexity of our operations results from a
number of factors, including the expansion of our Internet access and Web
hosting services and the introduction of the VND program. This increased
complexity has resulted in new and increased responsibilities for our
management. It has placed, and continues to place, significant demands upon our
management, operating and financial information systems and other resources and
systems. In addition, during the past year, we underwent numerous changes in our
management structure and personnel. We continue to consider various expansion
alternatives, including expansion of facilities, acquisition or establishment of
facilities in new geographic regions and certain strategic relationships. We can
not assure you that our management resources, operating and financial
information systems, other resources and systems will be adequate to support our
existing or future operations. If this should occur, there could be a material
adverse effect on our business, financial position, results of operations and
cash flows.
We may be subject to intellectual property claims. It is common in our industry
for patent, trademark and other intellectual property rights claims to be
asserted against companies, including component suppliers and PC manufacturers.
Periodically, we are made aware that technology used by us may infringe on
intellectual property rights held by others. We evaluate all such claims and, if
necessary and appropriate, seek to obtain licenses for the continued use of such
technology. We have accrued a liability and charged operations for the estimated
costs of settlement or adjudication of claims for alleged infringement as of the
respective dates of the balance sheets included in this report. We would be at a
competitive disadvantage if we were unable to obtain such licenses upon terms at
least as favorable as those experienced by our competitors. We have entered into
several intellectual property license agreements, and as a majority-owned
subsidiary of MTI, are licensed under certain license agreements between MTI and
third parties. Our rights under license agreements between MTI and third parties
may terminate in the event that we are no longer a majority-owned subsidiary of
MTI. Intellectual property license agreements generally require one-time or
periodic royalty payments and are subject to expiration at various times. If we
or our suppliers are unable to obtain licenses necessary to use intellectual
property in our products or processes, we may be forced to market products
without certain technological features or software, discontinue sales of certain
of our products and/or defend legal actions taken against us relating to
allegedly protected technology. There could be a material adverse effect on our
business, financial position, and results of operations and cash flows if we can
not obtain licenses to use certain technology or we are determined in a lawsuit
to have infringed on the intellectual property rights of third parties.
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MTI is our controlling shareholder. As of August 31, 2000, MTI owned
approximately 61% of our outstanding common stock. In addition, two of our five
directors are also directors of MTI, including Steven R. Appleton, Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer of MTI. So long as MTI continues to own a majority of
our outstanding common stock, MTI will have the ability to control matters
requiring shareholder approval, including the election of directors, and
potentially could control our management and corporate policies. Termination or
modification of certain of our arrangements with MTI resulting in terms less
favorable to us could adversely affect our business, financial position, results
of operations and cash flows. In the event that MTI's ownership of us were to
decrease below certain levels, certain arrangements may be terminated by MTI,
which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position,
results of operations and cash flows. See "We May be Subject to Intellectual
Property Claims" and "We Depend on the Component Recovery Agreement with MTI."
The level of MTI's ownership of our common stock may limit our ability to
complete future equity financing. In addition, the sale on the open market of
substantial amounts of shares of our common stock currently held by MTI could
adversely affect the prevailing market price of our common stock. MTI's ability
to sell shares of our common stock, unless registered under the Securities Act
of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), is subject to volume and other
restrictions pursuant to Rule 145 promulgated under the Securities Act.
We depend heavily on our key personnel. Our future success will depend, in part,
on our ability to attract and retain key management, technical and sales and
marketing personnel. We attempt to enhance our management and technical
expertise by recruiting qualified individuals who possess desired skills and
experience in certain targeted areas. We experience strong competition for such
personnel in the personal computer, Internet access and Web hosting, and
semiconductor industries. Our inability to retain employees and attract and
retain sufficient additional employees, and information technology, engineering
and technical support resources, could have a material adverse effect on our
business, financial position, results of operations and cash flows. We can not
assure you that we will not lose key personnel or that the loss of any key
personnel will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
position, results of operations and cash flows.
We may face liabilities relating to year 2000 issues. We did not experience any
disruption to our business operations resulting from the transition to the year
2000 ("Y2K"). During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2000, we did not encounter
significant issues related to our transactions with customers and suppliers. As
of the end of the fiscal year ended August 31, 2000 we had incurred $2.3 million
of Y2K related expenses, all of which were incurred in the first quarter. We do
not anticipate incurring additional material costs related to Y2K readiness
programs.
On October 26, 1998, we were sued in state court in Canyon County, Idaho, by
Hannah Films, Inc., on behalf of itself and on behalf of an unidentified and
uncertified class of plaintiffs alleging fraud, breach of implied warranty of
merchantability, violation of the Magnuson-Moss Consumer Protection Act, and
violation of the Idaho Consumer Protection Act arising out of the Year 2000
status of a personal computer sold by us to Hannah Films, Inc., in October 1995.
In May 1999, the case was dismissed with prejudice. The plaintiff filed a notice
of appeal. However, the parties subsequently agreed to dismiss the appeal with
each side to bear its own costs and fees.
We are subject to a variety of government regulations. We are subject to a
variety of federal, state, local and foreign laws and regulations, including,
but not limited to, Federal Communications Commission regulations, governmental
procurement regulations, import and export regulations, Federal Trade Commission
regulations, securities regulations, environmental regulations, antitrust
regulations, and labor regulations. Any failure by us to comply with such
regulations in the past, present or future could subject us to liabilities
and/or the suspension of our operations. If this occurs, there could be a
material adverse effect on our business, financial position, results of
operations and cash flows.
We may have additional liabilities for sales and use taxes. During the third
quarter of 1997, we began to collect and remit applicable sales or use taxes in
nearly all states. We are party to agreements with nearly all states, which
generally limit our liability, if any, for non-remittance of sales and use taxes
prior to such agreements' effective dates. We have previously accrued a
liability for the estimated settlement cost of issues related to sales and use
taxes not covered by such agreements. Our management believes the resolution of
any matters relating to the non-remittance of sales or use taxes will not
materially affect our business, financial position, results of operations and
cash flows.
PC Systems
We face intense competition. The personal computer industry is highly
competitive and has been characterized by intense pricing pressure, generally
low gross margin percentages, rapid technological advances in hardware and
software, frequent introduction of new products, and rapidly declining component
costs. Competition in the PC industry is based primarily upon brand name
recognition, performance, price, reliability and service and support. As a
result of PC industry standards, we and our competitors use
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many of the same components, typically from the same set of suppliers, which
limits our ability to technologically and functionally differentiate our
products. Many of our PC competitors have greater brand name recognition and
market share, offer broader product lines, and have substantially greater
financial, technical, marketing and other resources than we do. We face
significant challenges of scale compared to our larger competitors. Our
competitors may benefit from component volume purchasing, economies of scale,
and product and process technology license arrangements that are more favorable
in terms of pricing and availability than our arrangements. In addition, we may
be at a relative cost disadvantage to certain of our competitors as a result of
our U.S. dollar denominated purchases of PC components during periods of
relative weakening of the U.S. dollar. Our failure to compete effectively in the
marketplace could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
position, results of operations and cash flows.
We compete with a number of personal computer manufacturers, which sell their
products primarily through direct channels, including Dell Computer Corporation
and Gateway, Inc. We also compete with personal computer manufacturers such as
Compaq Computer Corporation, Hewlett-Packard Company, International Business
Machines Corporation, NEC Corporation and Toshiba Corporation among others.
Several of these manufacturers, which have traditionally sold their products
through national and regional distributors, dealers and value added resellers,
and retail stores, now sell their products through the direct channel. These
manufacturers also compete with our retail sales under the VND program. In
addition, we expect to face increased competition from foreign PC suppliers and
from foreign and domestic suppliers of personal computer products that decide to
implement, or devote additional resources to, a direct sales or retail-direct
sales strategy. In order to gain an increased share of the United States
personal computer direct sales market, these competitors may effect a pricing
strategy that is more aggressive than the current pricing in the direct sales
market or may have pricing strategies influenced by relative fluctuations in the
U.S. dollar compared to other currencies.
We believe that the rate of growth in worldwide sales of personal computers,
particularly in the United States, where we sell a substantial majority of our
systems, has declined and may remain below the growth rates experienced in
recent years. Industry forecast project generally decreasing growth rates in
personal computer sales. Any general decline in demand or decline in the rate of
increase in demand for systems could increase price competition and could have a
material adverse effect on our business, financial position, results of
operations and cash flows.
We may not effectively manage our inventory. Our ability to compete successfully
in the personal computer market in the future will depend in large part on our
ability to accurately forecast demand for our products and effectively manage
our inventories to support this demand. Our PC Systems operations focus on the
direct sale of assemble-to-order systems that feature components incorporating
the latest technological developments in the personal computer industry. We have
experienced in the past, and could experience in the future, excess inventories
and inventory obsolescence. This could result from, among other things, our
inaccuracy in forecasting demand for our products, the typically longer lead
times associated with notebook product supply, the fast pace of technological
developments in the personal computer industry and the short product life cycles
of personal computer systems and components. In addition, because high volumes
of quality components are required for the manufacture of our systems, we have
experienced in the past, and expect to experience in the future, shortages and
other supply constraints of key components. Such shortages or supply constraints
have in the past adversely affected, and could in the future adversely affect,
our ability to ship products on schedule or at expected gross margins. We invest
in data systems tools to further enhance sales forecasting and supply/demand
planning processes. We have made a large investment in our new manufacturing
facilities to further reduce the risks of having excess inventory or inability
to produce customer orders. To continue to improve, we must accurately utilize
these new processes, facilities and tools to forecast demand for our personal
computer products and obtain adequate, but not excessive, supplies of components
to meet actual demand. Our failure to manage our inventories effectively could
result in excess inventories, inventory obsolescence, component shortages and
untimely shipment of products. Any of these matters could have a material
adverse effect on our business, financial position, results of operations and
cash flows.
We depend on key sources of supply. We focus on providing systems that feature
components and software incorporating the latest technological developments.
These components are periodically in short supply and are available from sole or
a limited number of suppliers. As a result, we have experienced in the past, and
expect to experience in the future, shortages in the components used in our
systems. Intel has been our predominant provider of microprocessors used in our
systems. From time to time, we have been unable to obtain sufficient quantities
of certain Intel microprocessors. In addition, a significant portion of the RAM
components used in our systems is supplied by MTI, and we generally rely on MTI
to supply the latest memory densities and configurations available. We rely, to
a certain extent, upon our suppliers' abilities to enhance existing products in
a timely and cost-effective manner, to develop new products to meet changing
customer needs and to respond to emerging standards and other technological
developments in the personal computer industry. Our reliance on a limited number
of suppliers and on a strategy of incorporating the latest technological
developments into our systems involves several risks, including the possibility
of shortages and/or increases in costs of components and software, and risk of
reduced control over delivery schedules, which could have a material adverse
effect on our business, financial position, results of operations and cash
flows.
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Our notebook products are currently assembled in part by third-party
manufacturers. These outsourcing arrangements and any future outsourcing
arrangements that we may enter into may reduce the direct control we have over
certain components and the assembly of such products. We can not assure you that
the outsourcing arrangements will not result in quality problems or affect our
ability to ship such products on a timely basis or our flexibility to respond to
changing market conditions.
Our exposure to seasonality could increase. In the event our VND sales expand
relative to our other system sales, we could experience an increase in the
seasonality of our business and financial results could become dependent on our
retail business fluctuations.
HostPro
Our HostPro segment faces intense competition. The market for Internet access
and Web hosting is extremely competitive. Primary competitive factors in this
industry include having a recognized and trusted brand name; maintaining a
secure reliable national network with sufficient capacity to support continued
growth; maintaining Internet system engineering and technical expertise;
introducing new products and services in a timely manner; maintaining sufficient
financial resources; providing excellent customer care through prompt and
capable technical support and offering competitive prices. As the growth of
Internet usage increases, competition is expected to intensify. Some of our
current and prospective competitors include national, regional and local
Internet service providers; cable television companies; direct broadcast
satellite and wireless communications providers; on-line service providers; Web
hosting providers; global, national, and regional long distance companies and
local exchange telecommunications companies.
Many of our competitors have greater market presence, brand recognition, network
capacity, customer bases and financial resources than we do. A large number of
companies including Interland, Inc., Verio, and Concentric Network Corporation,
a NEXTLINK Company, offer e-services similar to those provided by us. Large
diversified companies such as Intel Corporation, Dell Computer Corporation,
International Business Machines Corporation, and AT&T Corporation have entered
or indicated their intent to enter into the e-services market, which will
intensify the competition. We compete with major long distance companies who
offer Internet access services, and the recent federal regulation of the
telecommunications industry has created more opportunities for local carriers
thereby further increasing competition. In addition, major cable companies and
other alternative service providers such as those companies utilizing wireless
terrestrial and satellite based service technologies have announced plans to
offer Internet access and related services. In addition to possessing large
existing customer bases, many of these companies have greater network coverage,
market presence and financial resources than we do. These companies also possess
the ability to bundle Internet access with basic local and long distance
telecommunications services. This bundling may have an adverse effect on our
ability to compete effectively and may result in pricing pressures that would
adversely affect our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Our expansion, acquisitions and investment strategy involves certain risks. In
1999, we acquired 100% of the outstanding common stock of NetLimited, Inc.
(d.b.a. "HostPro") for approximately $22 million in cash and the property and
equipment of MIS, a division of MTI, for its book value of approximately $2
million in cash. In 2000, we acquired 100% of the outstanding common stock of
LightRealm for approximately $48 million in cash, 100% of the outstanding common
stock of WIPC for approximately $13 million in cash and also invested $7 million
in BOAW in exchange for a non-interest bearing convertible debenture. We can not
assure you that the integration, reconfiguration or other modification, if any,
of HostPro, MIS, LightRealm or WIPC will not have a material adverse effect on
the operations of such entities or on our business, financial condition, results
of operations and cash flows. In addition, there can be no assurance we will
realize the anticipated benefits associated with these acquisitions, including,
but not limited to, retention of key personnel, intellectual property rights,
increased market presence of a broader e-services offering and economies of
consolidating certain administrative support functions.
Our future acquisitions may have adverse effects. We expect to continue our
expansion and acquisition strategy. Material goodwill and other intangible
assets could be required to be recorded in the likely event the purchase price
of the acquired businesses exceeds the fair value of the net assets acquired.
This could result in significant amortization charges in future periods. The
acquired businesses may not achieve the revenues and earnings anticipated by us.
As a result there could be a material adverse effect on our future financial
condition and results of operations. We can not assure you of the timing or size
of future acquisitions, or the effect that any future acquisitions may have on
our operating results. Further we cannot assure you that suitable acquisition
targets will be available under terms acceptable to us.
We may not be able to successfully integrate our acquisitions. In the
integration of acquired operations, we face certain key risks. The difficulties
experienced may have an adverse impact on us. The key integration difficulties
may include the loss of key employees and the failure to integrate successfully
acquired operations, equipment, facilities, services and networks. These
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difficulties could adversely affect our financial condition, results of
operations and cash flows. We can not assure you that we will realize any
benefits from the acquired operations.
We depend on our suppliers and sources of supply. We rely on other companies to
supply certain key components of our network infrastructure, the quantity and
quality of which is only available from limited sources. We also rely on
providers of data communication facilities and network capacity in addition to
local carriers all of whom are oftentimes our competitors. We can not assure you
that we will be able to obtain the necessary services on a cost-effective basis
and within the time frame we require on an ongoing basis, which may have an
adverse affect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and
cash flows.
We depend on our ability to expand HostPro's infrastructure capacity. The
success of HostPro is dependent upon our ability to expand its infrastructure
capacity, equipment and support services at a competitive cost. We may require
substantial financial, operational and managerial resources to expand our
network infrastructure to accommodate new customer growth. We may also need to
enter into additional agreements with providers of infrastructure capacity and
equipment and support services. We can not assure you that we will be able to
obtain agreements with acceptable terms or that we will be able to make the
necessary network infrastructure modifications to meet our customer's growing
demands and changes evolving within the industry.
We are subject to changes in technology and industry standards. The Internet
access and Web hosting industry is subject to rapid changes in technology,
changes in customer needs, and the evolution of industry standards. The ability
to effectively advance technical expertise, develop new products compatible with
emerging technology, and adapt to customers changing needs all in a cost-
effective manner is essential for our future success. We can not assure you that
we will be successful in accomplishing these tasks. In addition, we can not
assure you those services or technologies developed by others will not render
our services or technology noncompetitive or obsolete.
We are vulnerable to network failure. Our network, and other networks that
provide services to us, are vulnerable to damage or cessation of operations from
earthquakes, severe storms, power loss, fire, telecommunications failures and
other similar events. Our networks are designed to minimize the risk of such
system failures. However, we can not assure you that we will not experience
network failures or even a complete network shutdown.
Network security breaches could affect HostPro. Security problems represent an
ongoing threat to public and private data networks. Addressing these problems
caused by computer viruses, break-ins or other problems caused by third parties
could have a material adverse effect upon our results of operations. Security
measures such as limiting physical and network access to routers are in place.
However, we can not assure you that we can offer our customers complete
protection from computer viruses, break-ins and other related problems. Although
we attempt to limit contractually our liability in such cases, the occurrence of
these problems may result in claims against us. These claims, regardless of
their outcome, could result in costly litigation and adversely affect our
business and reputation. In addition, the ability to obtain and retain customers
may be compromised by an inability to provide secure transmission of information
over the Internet. These issues could have an adverse impact on our customer
growth rate, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
SpecTek Operations
We depend on the component recovery agreement with MTI. Effective September 2,
1999, we entered into an amended and restated Component Recovery Agreement (the
"CRA") with MTI, which expires August 30, 2001. We have no expectation that MTI
will agree to extend or renegotiate the CRA at the end of the current term. In
addition, MTI currently has an option to require us to sell to it SpecTek's
property and equipment for a purchase price equal to net book value, and MTI can
exercise this purchase option at any time. The CRA would terminate if MTI
purchases the property and equipment of SpecTek.
Under the CRA, MTI is required to provide us with all of the nonstandard memory
components produced at its semiconductor operations. The CRA also provides that
the cost of components obtained from MTI will be negotiated on a quarterly
basis. The cost of obtaining components in 2000 was 75.0% of pre-tax income
attributable to the sale of such components in the fourth quarter, 62.5% in the
third and second quarters and 50.0% in the first quarter. The cost of obtaining
components under the CRA will be 90.0% of pretax income during the first quarter
of 2001. We can not assure you of the cost of obtaining components under the CRA
during any subsequent quarter. Any increase in cost to us to obtain components
from MTI under the CRA could have a material adverse effect on our financial
condition, results of operations and cash flows.
The CRA also provides that MTI will make commercially reasonable efforts to
obtain for us nonstandard memory components produced by TECH Semiconductor
Singapore Pte. Ltd. and KMT Semiconductor Limited, joint venture companies in
which MTI is affiliated. We may agree with MTI and the joint venture companies
to utilize a pricing matrix based on effective yields and worldwide average
sales prices in order to establish prices for the components from the joint
venture companies. In such case, the
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price paid by us for components from the joint ventures will be determined under
the matrix, rather than as a percentage of pre-tax net income.
The expiration or termination of the CRA, or the sale of the property and
equipment of SpecTek to MTI, would have a material adverse effect on our
business, financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
Historically, SpecTek has had a significant positive impact on our results of
operations and cash flows. In 2000, the SpecTek segment's net sales were $493
million and its operating income was $189 million. Virtually all of the
components used by SpecTek are obtained from MTI or affiliates of MTI under the
CRA. Based on net sales, SpecTek obtained 72%, 82%, and 75% of its components
from MTI in 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Based on net sales, SpecTek
obtained an additional 28% and 18% of its components from MTI's joint venture
affiliates in 2000 and 1999, respectively. Semiconductor manufacturers other
than MTI are reluctant to sell us nonstandard memory components because such
components could compete with their full specification memory components for
similar applications. In addition, some manufacturers are concerned that
subsequent testing performed by a recovery operation could reveal proprietary
data regarding manufacturing yields and processes. Because of the significant
impediments to obtaining alternative sources of supply, it is unlikely that the
Company will be able to continue its SpecTek operations following expiration or
termination of the CRA.
Pricing of memory products may fluctuate. Pricing for semiconductor memory
products fluctuates, to a large degree, based on industry-wide pricing for
semiconductor memory products. Historically, we have experienced significant
volatility in the average selling prices of our SpecTek memory products.
Management believes that volatility in the average selling prices of
semiconductor memory products was due primarily to changes in the balance of
supply and demand for these commodity products and changes in relative weakness
or strength of certain currencies. We are unable to predict the impact of
semiconductor memory product market dynamics in future periods. Further declines
in pricing for semiconductor memory products would likely result in declines in
average selling prices of our SpecTek memory products. If this occurs, there
could be a material adverse effect on our business, financial position, results
of operations and cash flows.
Memory Product Transition. The semiconductor memory industry is characterized
by, among other things, rapid technological change, frequent product
introductions and enhancements, difficulties experienced in transitioning to new
products, relatively short product life cycles and volatile market conditions.
During periods of product transition, SpecTek has experienced in the past, and
may experience in the future, significant increases in component test times and
corresponding decreases in throughput. Future gross margins could be adversely
affected if we are unable to effectively transition to new products in a timely
fashion.
We may be adversely affected by failure to perform under an Exclusive Sales
Representative Agreement. Effective September 2, 1999, we entered into an
exclusive sales agreement (the "sales agreement") with Micron Semiconductor
Products, Inc. ("MSP"), a subsidiary of MTI, under which MSP will serve as
exclusive sales representatives for SpecTek memory products. The failure of MSP
to perform its obligations under the sales agreement, including but not limited
to the sale of all SpecTek memory products, could have a material adverse effect
on our business, financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
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ITEM 7A. Quantitative And Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Substantially all of our liquid investments and a majority of our debt are at
fixed interest rates, and therefore the fair value of these instruments is
affected by changes in market interest rates. As of August 31, 2000,
approximately 29% of our liquid investments mature within three months and 71%
mature within one year. As of August 31, 2000, management believes the reported
amounts of liquid investments and debt to be reasonable approximations of their
fair values and has the ability and intent to hold these instruments to
maturity. As a result, management believes that the market risk arising from its
holdings of financial instruments is minimal.
We use the U.S. Dollar as our functional currency. Aggregate transaction gains
and losses included in the determination of net income have not been material.
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ITEM 8. Financial Statements And supplementary Data
Index To consolidated Financial Statements
Page
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Consolidated Financial Statements:
Consolidated Statements of Income for the Fiscal Years Ended August 31, 2000,
September 2, 1999 and September 3, 1998 27
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Fiscal Years August 31, 2000,
September 2, 1999 and September 3, 1998 27
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of August 31, 2000 and September 2, 1999 28
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the Fiscal Years Ended August 31, 2000,
September 2, 1999 and September 3, 1998 29
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Fiscal Years Ended August 31, 2000,
September 2, 1999 and September 3, 1998 30
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 31
Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited) 47
Report of Independent Accountants 48
Financial Statement Schedule:
Schedule II--Valuation and Qualifying Accounts for the Fiscal Years August 31, 2000,
September 2, 1999 and September 3, 1998 53
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Micron Electronics, Inc.
Consolidated Statements Of Income
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Fiscal year ended August 31, 2000 September 2, 1999 September 3, 1998
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Net sales $1,556,216 $1,437,829 $1,733,432
Cost of goods sold 1,219,305 1,167,584 1,511,278
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Gross margin 336,911 270,245 222,154
Selling, general and administrative 281,268 218,970 284,292
Research and development 2,443 4,521 10,138
Equity in loss on investment 592 - -
Other expense (income), net 8,765 3,533 11,618
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Operating income (loss) 43,843 43,221 (83,894)
Gain on sale of MCMS common stock - - 156,222
Interest income, net 15,504 15,897 13,776
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Income before taxes 59,347 59,118 86,104
Income tax provision 17,804 22,594 38,151
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Net income $ 41,543 $ 36,524 $ 47,953
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Earnings per share:
Basic $ 0.43 $ 0.38 $ 0.50
Diluted 0.43 0.38 0.50
Number of shares used in per share calculation:
Basic 96,447 96,127 95,657
Diluted 96,750 96,633 96,027
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(In thousands)
Fiscal year ended August 31, 2000 September 2, 1999 September 3, 1998
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Net income $ 41,543 $ 36,524 $ 47,953
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Other comprehensive income (loss):
Reclassification adjustment for loss (gain)
included in net income - (31) 2,514
Foreign currency translation - (6) (1,845)
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- (37) 669
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Comprehensive income $ 41,543 $ 36,487 $ 48,622
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Micron Electronics, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except par value amounts)
As of August 31, 2000 September 2, 1999
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Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 200,002 $ 200,950
Liquid investments 126,032 137,528
Receivables 233,371 152,658
Inventories 30,529 17,521
Deferred income taxes 13,152 14,819
Other current assets 10,386 20,590
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Total current assets 613,472 544,066
Property, plant and equipment, net 211,657 159,859
Goodwill and intangibles, net 83,823 22,580
Equity investment 6,408 -
Other assets 8,182 7,026
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Total assets $ 923,542 $ 733,531
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Liabilities And Shareholders' Equity
Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 345,763 $ 214,426
Accrued licenses and royalties 22,441 20,231
Current debt 3,255 7,000
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Total current liabilities 371,459 241,657
Long-term debt 2,175 5,001
Deferred income taxes 16,082 11,926
Other liabilities 27,246 16,448
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Total liabilities 416,962 275,032
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Commitments and contingencies
Common stock, $.01 par value, authorized 150 million shares; issued
and outstanding 96.7 million and 96.3 million shares, respectively 967 963
Additional capital 134,485 127,951
Retained earnings 371,128 329,585
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Total shareholders' equity 506,580 458,499
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 923,542 $ 733,531
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Micron Electronics, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity
(In thousands)
Fiscal year ended August 31, 2000 September 2, 1999 September 3, 1998
Shares Amount Shares Amount Shares Amount
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Common Stock
Balance at beginning of year 96,272 $ 963 95,863 $ 959 95,555 $ 956
Stock sold 169 2 184 2 254 2
Purchase and retirement of stock - - - - (14) -
Stock options 222 2 225 2 68 1
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Balance at end of year 96,663 $ 967 96,272 $ 963 95,863 $ 959
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Additional Capital
Balance at beginning of year $127,951 $ 122,837 $120,108
Stock sold 1,518 1,412 1,912
Purchase and retirement of stock - - (15)
Stock options 2,680 3,295 801
Sale of patents to MTI 2,285 - -
Tax effect of stock options 51 407 31
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Balance at end of year $134,485 $ 127,951 $122,837
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Retained Earnings
Balance at beginning of year $329,585 $ 293,061 $245,139
Purchase and retirement of stock - - (31)
Net income 41,543 36,524 47,953
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Balance at end of year $371,128 $ 329,585 $293,061
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Balance at beginning of year $ - $ 37 $ (632)
Other comprehensive income - (37) 669
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Balance at end of year $ - $ - $ 37
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Micron Electronics, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
Fiscal year ended August 31, 2000 September 2, 1999 September 3, 1998
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Cash Flows From Operating Activities
Net income $ 41,543 $ 36,524 $ 47,953
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 46,444 31,883 39,166
Stock based compensation 1,859 1,386 1,765
Gain on sale of MCMS common stock - - (156,222)
Write-down of and losses from sales of fixed assets 9,728 4,186 8,653
Write-off of purchased in-process research and development - 1,000 -
Provision for doubtful accounts 5,750 2,715 4,273
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of the
effect of the sale of MCMS and acquisition transactions:
Receivables (79,133) (26,082) 46,906
Inventories (13,004) 13,635 61,050
Other current assets 12,962 (18,142) 1,328
Deferred income taxes (1,364) 16,900 6,360
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 131,714 5,470 (44,990)
Accrued licenses and royalties 2,210 1,646 (17,330)
Other (2,537) (3,873) (1,382)
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Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities 156,172 67,248 (2,470)
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Cash Flows From Investing Activities
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment (135,309) (52,438) (67,290)
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment 37,745 3,193 6,339
Purchases of held-to-maturity investment securities (245,949) (205,294) (52,527)
Proceeds from maturities of investment securities 260,700 98,391 34,000
Proceeds from sale of MCMS, net of MCMS cash - - 235,884
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (63,411) (21,348) -
Equity investment (7,000) - -
Other 277 (4,530) (2,091)
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Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities (152,947) (182,026) 154,315
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Cash Flows From Financing Activities
Proceeds from borrowings 1,992 - 1,718
Repayments of debt (12,524) (17,818) (11,162)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 4,202 4,711 2,716
Purchase and retirement of stock - - (46)
Capital contribution from MTI 2,285 - -
Other (128) - (94)
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Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities (4,173) (13,107) (6,868)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (948) (127,885) 144,977
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents - 298 (375)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 200,950 328,537 183,935
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $200,002 $ 200,950 $ 328,537
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Supplemental Disclosures
Income taxes paid, net of amounts recovered $ 652 $ 5,237 $ 39,570
Interest paid, net of amounts capitalized 495 334 197
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Micron Electronics, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Significant Accounting Policies
Business -- Micron Electronics, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively the
"Company") is an Internet-centric computing company which provides computer
products and services, Internet offerings, Web hosting and business-to-business
e-commerce applications for small -and medium-size businesses, government,
education and retail markets. Under the brands micronpc.com, HostPro and
SpecTek, the Company offers a wide range of innovative products, services and
support. The Company's three reportable segments are PC Systems, HostPro, and
SpecTek. The primary products of the PC Systems business include a wide range of
desktop and notebook systems, multiprocessor network servers, and hardware
services. HostPro focuses on Internet access and Web hosting. SpecTek processes
and markets various grades of memory products in either component or module form
for specific applications. On February 26, 1998 the Company sold MCMS, its
custom-manufacturing segment. Results of operations in 1998 include this segment
through the date of sale.
Basis of presentation -- The financial statements include the accounts of Micron
Electronics, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries. Investments in companies in
which the Company has significant influence over operating and financial
policies are accounted for using the equity method. Other investments are
accounted for using the cost method. All significant intercompany balances and
transactions have been eliminated. The Company's operations are reported on a
fiscal basis, which is a 52 or 53-week period ending on the Thursday closest to
August 31. All references to periods including annual and quarterly are on a
fiscal basis. The years ended August 31, 2000 and September 2, 1999 contained 52
weeks compared to 53 weeks for the year ended September 3, 1998. As of August
31, 2000, Micron Technology, Inc. ("MTI") owned 61% of the Company's outstanding
common stock.
Certain concentrations -- Certain components, subassemblies and software
included in our systems are obtained from sole suppliers or a limited number of
suppliers. The Company relies, to a certain extent, upon its suppliers'
abilities to enhance existing products in a timely and cost-effective manner, to
develop new products to meet changing customer needs and to respond to emerging
standards and other technological developments in the personal computer
industry. The Company's reliance on a limited number of suppliers involves
several risks, including the possibility of shortages and/or increases in costs
of components and subassemblies, and the risk of reduced control over delivery
schedules.
Use of estimates -- The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements.
The amounts that we will ultimately incur or recover could differ materially
from our current estimates. The underlying estimates and facts supporting these
estimates could change in 2001 and thereafter.
Revenue recognition -- Revenue from product sales to customers is generally
recognized upon shipment. A provision for estimated sales returns is recorded in
the period in which the sales are recognized. Revenue from e-services is
recognized as the services are performed. Set-up fees are deferred and
recognized over the customers expected life. Revenue from service and support
contracts for which we are primarily obligated is recognized over the term of
the contract. Revenue from sales of third party service contracts for which we
are not obligated is recognized at the time of sale.
Earnings per share -- Basic earnings per share are computed using the weighted
average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share are
computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and
potential common shares outstanding. Potential common shares result from the
assumed exercise of outstanding stock options.
Comprehensive income -- The Company reports comprehensive income in accordance
with SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income." This statement requires the
disclosure of accumulated other comprehensive income or loss (excluding net
income or loss) as a separate component of shareholders' equity.
Financial instruments and concentration of credit risk -- Cash equivalents
include highly liquid short-term investments with original maturities of three
months or less, readily convertible to known amounts of cash. The amounts
reported as cash equivalents, liquid investments, receivables, other assets,
accounts payable and accrued expenses and debt are considered by management to
be reasonable approximations of their fair values, based on information
available as of August 31, 2000. The use of different assumptions could have a
material effect on the estimated fair value amounts. The reported fair values do
not take into consideration potential taxes or other expenses that would be
incurred in an actual settlement.
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Micron Electronics, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements-Continued
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentration of
credit risk consist principally of cash and cash equivalents, investment
securities and trade accounts receivable. The Company invests its cash in credit
instruments of highly rated financial institutions and performs periodic
evaluations of the credit standing of these financial institutions. The
Company's policies limit the concentration of credit exposure by restricting
investments with any single obligor, instrument, or geographic area. A
concentration of credit risk may exist with respect to trade receivables, as
many customers are affiliated with computer, telecommunications and office
automation industries, or are governmental entities. The Company performs
ongoing credit evaluations on a significant number of its customers and
collateral from its customers is generally not required.
Inventories -- Inventory balances are stated at the lower of cost or market,
with cost being determined on an average cost basis.
Property, plant and equipment -- Property, plant and equipment, including
software, are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line
method over the estimated useful lives of 5 to 30 years for buildings and 2 to
10 years for equipment and software. Effective September 4, 1998, the Company
revised its estimated useful lives of certain information technology assets,
including enterprise software, enterprise hardware and telecommunications
systems. Originally, the estimated lives of these assets were two and three
years. The revision extended the lives to five years, on a prospective basis,
which the Company believes is a more accurate reflection of the assets actual
useful lives. This revision reduced depreciation and amortization expense by $4
million ($2.5 million net of tax) in 1999.
The Company adopted Statement of Position ("SOP") 98-1, "Accounting for the
Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for Internal Use" in 1999. SOP
98-1 requires companies to capitalize certain costs of computer software
developed or obtained for internal use, provided that those costs are not
research and development. As a result of the adoption of this statement in 1999,
the Company capitalized $3 million of internal software development costs.
Income taxes -- The Company accounts for income taxes under the provisions of
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes
(SFAS 109). SFAS 109 requires recognition of deferred tax liabilities and assets
for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in
the financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax
liabilities and assets are determined based on the difference between the
financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax
rates in effect for the year in which the difference is expected to reverse.
Goodwill and other intangibles -- Goodwill and other intangibles ("intangibles")
are amortized on a straight-line basis over their expected useful lives, not
exceeding 10 years. The Company evaluates the carrying value of its long-lived
assets, including goodwill, under the provisions of Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 121, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of (SFAS 121). SFAS 121 requires
impairment losses to be recorded on long-lived assets used in operations when
indications of impairment are present and the undiscounted future cash flows
estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets' carrying
amount. In addition, the recoverability of goodwill is further evaluated under
the provisions of APB Opinion No. 17, Intangible Assets, based upon undiscounted
cash flows. If such assets are impaired, the impairment to be recognized is
measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the
estimated fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the
lower of the carrying value or fair value, less costs to sell. As of 2000, no
such impairments have been recognized.
Product and process technology -- Costs related to the conceptual formulation
and design of products and processes are expensed as research and development.
Costs incurred to establish patents and acquire product and process technology
are capitalized. Capitalized costs are amortized using the straight-line method
over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the technology, the patent
term, or the agreement, ranging up to 10 years.
Royalties -- The Company has royalty-bearing license agreements allowing the
Company to sell certain hardware and software products and to use certain
patented technology. Royalty costs are accrued and included in cost of goods
sold when the sale is recognized.
Warranty and services -- The Company provides for estimated costs to be incurred
under its warranty and other service programs at the time sales are recorded.
Advertising -- Advertising costs are charged to operations as incurred.
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Micron Electronics, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements-Continued
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Foreign currency -- The Company uses the United States (U.S.) Dollar as its
functional currency, except for its former operations in Japan and Malaysia. The
assets and liabilities of those operations are translated into U.S. Dollars at
exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Income and expense items are
translated at the average exchange rates prevailing during the period. Aggregate
transaction gains and losses included in the determination of net income are not
material for any period presented.
Recently issued accounting standards -- In June 1998, the Financial Accounting
Standards Board issued Statements of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No.
133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities". SFAS No.
133 requires that all derivatives be recorded as either assets or liabilities in
the balance sheet and marked-to-market on an ongoing basis. SFAS No. 133 applies
to all derivatives including stand-alone instruments, such as forward currency
exchange contracts and interest rate swaps, or embedded derivatives, such as
call options contained in convertible debt investments. Along with the
derivatives, the underlying hedged items are also to be marked-to-market on an
ongoing basis. These market value adjustments are to be included either in the
statement of operations or as a component of comprehensive income, depending on
the nature of the transaction. Implementation of SFAS No. 133 is required by our
first quarter of fiscal 2001. The Company is currently evaluating the effect
SFAS 133 may have on its future results of operations, financial position and
cash flows.
In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting
Bulletin (SAB) No. 101 "Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements". The SAB
summarizes certain staff views in applying generally accepted accounting
principles to revenue recognition in financial statements. Adoption is currently
required in fiscal 2001, and early adoption is permitted. The Company does not
expect this Bulletin to have a material affect on its results of operations,
financial condition or cash flows.
In April 2000, Financial Accounting Standards Board issues Interpretation No. 44
(FIN 44), Accounting for Certain Transactions Involving Stock Compensation-an
interpretation of APB Opinion No. 25. FIN 44 clarifies and modifies APB Opinion
No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees. The provisions of FIN 44
became effective in 2000 and did not have a material affect on the Company's
results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
Reclassifications -- Certain reclassifications have been made, none of which
affected net income, to present the statements on a consistent basis.
Gain on Sale of MCMS Common Stock
On February 26, 1998, the Company sold 90% of its interest in MCMS, its wholly
owned subsidiary. The sale was structured as a re-capitalization of MCMS (the
"Re-capitalization"), whereby Cornerstone Equity Investors IV, L.P., other
investors and certain members of MCMS' management, including Robert F. Subia,
then a director of the Company, acquired the 90% interest in MCMS. In exchange
for the 90% interest in MCMS, the Company received $249 million in cash. Results
of operations in 1998 include a pre-tax gain of $156 million ($95 million or
$0.98 per diluted share, net of taxes) realized from the sale. Subsequent to the
Re-capitalization of MCMS, the Company owned a 10% interest in MCMS, which is
accounted for using the cost basis of accounting. Accordingly, results of
operations of MCMS subsequent to February 26, 1998 have been excluded from the
Company's results of operations
Acquisitions
The Company has acquired and strategically invested in a number of companies to
expand its Internet access and Web hosting capabilities through its HostPro
business. In 2000, the Company acquired two Web and application hosting
companies and invested in one start-up company. In the last month of 1999, the
Company acquired one Web hosting company and one Internet access company. On
December 14, 1999 the Company acquired LightRealm, Inc. ("LightRealm"), a
Kirkland, Washington-based Web and applications hosting and Internet access
company serving small- and medium-size businesses. The Company paid
approximately $48 million in cash, including expenses in exchange for 100% of
LightRealm's outstanding stock. On March 16, 2000, the Company acquired
Worldwide International Publishing Corporation ("WIPC"), a Boca-Raton, Florida-
based Web hosting company that also served small -and medium-size businesses.
The Company paid approximately $13 million in cash, including expenses in
exchange for 100% of the outstanding stock of WIPC. The Company accounted for
both transactions as purchases and allocated the purchase price to the net
assets acquired, including intangible assets, based on the their fair values as
determined by an independent appraiser. The Company's results of operations for
2000 include the results of operations of LightRealm and WIPC, subsequent to
their respective acquisition dates.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements-Continued
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
On April 7, 2000, the Company invested $7 million in Bird on a Wire Networks,
Inc., ("BOAW"), a Toronto-based dedicated Web hosting start-up company in
exchange for a non-interest bearing convertible debenture (the "Debenture"). The
Debenture is convertible after April 7, 2003 or upon the occurrence of certain
liquidity events, into common shares that will provide the Company with up to
30% of the issued and outstanding common shares of BOAW at the conversion date.
The Company is accounting for this investment using the equity method of
accounting.
On March 24, 2000, the Company acquired certain assets and assumed certain
liabilities, which consisted primarily of warranty obligations, of Inacom, for
approximately $5 million in cash. Included in the assets were accounts
receivable and a number of contracts with various federal agencies, including
the Department of Veterans Affairs Procurement of Hardware and Software ("PCHS")
contract. The PCHS contract is currently in its third year of a five-year term
and is open to orders from all government agencies.
A summary of the net assets of LightRealm, WIPC and Inacom at their respective
acquisition dates, including deferred tax effects is as follows:
Asset Fair Value
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
Property and equipment $ 2,367
Goodwill and other intangibles 67,750
Net current assets 6,487
Net non-current liabilities (3,427)
Net deferred tax liability (7,187)
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$65,990
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On August 2, 1999, the Company acquired NetLimited, Inc. (d.b.a. "HostPro"), a
Seattle-based Web and applications hosting provider serving small -and medium-
size businesses. Shortly after the purchase, the Company adopted the HostPro
name for its entire Web hosting and Internet access business. The Company paid
approximately $22 million in cash, including expenses in exchange for 100% of
the outstanding stock of HostPro. The purchase agreement contained a clause
permitting an upward or downward adjustment to the purchase price of up to 10%
depending on the number of subscriber accounts existing on February 24, 2000.
The number of subscriber accounts met the requirements as specified in the
agreement, and accordingly the Company paid an additional $2 million in March
2000 to the original shareholders, which was capitalized as part of the purchase
price.
An independent appraiser through an analysis using a risk adjusted cash flow
model determined the fair value of HostPro's technology. The analysis estimated
future cash flows derived from the technology or products incorporating the
technology. These cash flows were discounted taking into account the life
expectancy of the technology and risks related to existing and future markets.
Technology was segregated into that which was determined to be completed (those
currently technologically feasible but that may require adjustments or
relatively minor enhancements) and in-process (technologies that require
additional research and development efforts to reach technological feasibility).
Estimated future cash flows associated with in-process research and development
were discounted considering risks and uncertainties related to the viability,
stage of completion, work required to establish feasibility, and to the
completion of products the Company would ultimately market. The analysis
resulted in the allocation of $1 million of purchase price to in-process
research and development. In management's opinion, the acquired in-process
research and development had not yet reached a stage where feasibility, delivery
or product features were certain and had no alternative future use. As a result,
acquired in-process research and development was charged to expense during the
fourth quarter of 1999.
On the last day of the 1999 fiscal year, the Company acquired the property and
equipment of Micron Internet Services ("MIS"), formerly a division of MTI. MIS
is a provider of dedicated, nationwide dial-up and broadband Internet access,
virtual private network solutions, and e-commerce services. The Company paid
approximately $2 million in cash, which was equal to the book value of the net
assets of MIS. The Company accounted for this transaction at historical cost.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements-Continued
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
A summary of the net assets acquired, including the $2 million additional
purchase price paid in March 2000 and deferred tax effects is as follows:
Asset Fair Value
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
In-process research and development $ 1,000
Property and equipment 2,812
Goodwill and other intangibles 23,849
Net current assets 661
Net deferred tax liability (2,127)
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$26,195
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The following unaudited pro forma information reflects the results of the
Company's operations for the years ended August 31, 2000, September 2, 1999 and
September 3, 1998 as if the acquisitions of LightRealm, WIPC and Inacom had
occurred at the beginning of 1999 and HostPro and MIS had occurred at the
beginning of 1998, after giving effect to certain adjustments, including
amortization of intangibles, depreciation, and related income tax effects. These
pro forma results have been prepared for comparative purposes only and do not
purport to be indicative of what operating results would have been had the
acquisitions actually taken place at the beginning of the periods presented or
operating results which may occur in the future.
Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
Fiscal year ended August 31, 2000 September 2, 1999 September 3, 1998
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Net sales $1,608,330 $1,585,879 $1,740,168
Net income 38,291 26,378 43,711
Earnings per share:
Basic 0.40 0.27 0.46
Diluted 0.40 0.27 0.46
Investment Securities
As of August 31, 2000 September 2, 1999
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Held to maturity investment securities, at amortized cost:
Commercial paper $ 128,836 $ 115,579
State and local government 62,077 80,793
U.S. Government agency 96,018 109,792
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286,931 306,164
Less cash equivalents (160,899) (168,636)
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Liquid investments $ 126,032 $ 137,528
========== ==========
Securities classified as held-to-maturity have remaining maturities of
less than one year.
Receivables
As of August 31, 2000 September 2, 1999
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Trade receivables $ 220,082 $ 144,996
Receivables from affiliates 8,819 1,435
Income taxes recoverable from MTI - 6,602
Other 12,449 5,974
Allowance for doubtful accounts (6,178) (3,846)
Allowance for returns and discounts (1,801) (2,503)
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$ 233,371 $ 152,658
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(Un thousands, except per share amounts)
Inventories
As of August 31, 2000 September 2, 1999
- --------------------------------------------------------------------- -----------------
Raw materials and supplies $ 14,065 $ 5,931
Work in progress 8,403 8,582
Finished goods 8,061 3,008
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$ 30,529 $ 17,521
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Property, Plant and Equipment
As of August 31, 2000 September 2, 1999
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Land $ 1,234 $ 1,234
Buildings 69,371 38,081
Equipment and software 213,722 152,363
Assets in progress 40,938 52,816
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325,265 244,494
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization (113,608) (84,635)
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$ 211,657 $ 159,859
========== ==========
Depreciation and amortization of property, plant and equipment was $41 million,
$33 million and $39 million for 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
Acquired Intangibles and Goodwill
As of August 31, 2000 September 2, 1999
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------
Acquired intangibles $26,298 $ 5,400
Goodwill 66,209 17,386
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92,507 22,786
Less accumulated amortization (8,684) (206)
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$83,823 $22,580
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Amortization of goodwill and acquired intangible assets was $8.5 million, $0.2
million and $0.0 for 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
Equity Investment
On April 7, 2000, the Company invested $7 million in BOAW, a dedicated Web
hosting start-up company in exchange for a non-interest bearing convertible
debenture (the "Debenture"). The Debenture is convertible after April 7, 2003,
or upon the occurrence of certain liquidity events, into common shares that will
provide the Company with up to 30% of the issued and outstanding common shares
of BOAW at the conversion date. The Company accounts for this investment using
the equity method of accounting.
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
As of August 31, 2000 September 2, 1999
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trade accounts payable $195,882 $150,957
Payable to affiliates 95,798 31,055
Salaries, wages and benefits 19,947 16,850
Income taxes payable 7,268 36
Accrued warranty - current 12,813 10,116
Deferred revenue - current 8,036 3,328
Other 6,019 2,084
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$345,763 $214,426
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(Un thousands, except per share amounts)
Other Liabilities
As of August 31, 2000 September 2, 1999
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Accrued stock compensation $ 5,641 $ 3,892
Deferred revenue - long-term 10,005 4,126
Accrued warranty - long term 3,252 1,542
Other 8,348 6,888
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$ 27,246 $ 16,448
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Debt
As of August 31, 2000 September 2, 1999
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes payable in periodic installments through June 2001,
weighted average interest rate of 7.93% and 7.85%, respectively $ 1,975 $ 9,722
Capitalized lease obligations payable in monthly installments through
November 2002, weighted average interest rate of 9.88% and 7.61%, respectively 3,455 2,279
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5,430 12,001
Less current portion (3,255) (7,000)
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$ 2,175 $ 5,001
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The Company has an unsecured credit agreement, expiring June 2001, with a group
of financial institutions providing for borrowings totaling $100 million. As of
August 31, 2000, the Company was eligible to borrow the full amount under the
agreement, but had no borrowings outstanding. Under the agreement, the Company
is subject to certain financial and other covenants including certain financial
ratios and limitations on the amount of dividends we can declare or pay.
Certain of our notes payable are collateralized by equipment with a total cost
of $10 million and accumulated depreciation of $9 million as of August 31, 2000.
Equipment under capital leases net of accumulated amortization was $4 million as
of August 31, 2000. Maturities of debt and future capital lease payments are as
follows:
Notes Capital
Fiscal year Payable Leases
- ----------------------------------------------------------------
2001 $1,975 $1,719
2002 - 1,498
2003 - 684
Less interest - (446)
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$1,975 $3,455
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Interest income is net of approximately $0.2 million, $0.4 million, and $0.05
million of interest expenses in 2000, 1999, and 1998, respectively. Construction
period interest of approximately $0.2 million, $1 million, and $2 million, was
capitalized in 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
Realignments of Operations
Included in other expense in 1999 was a $4 million charge associated with the
closure and consolidation of its Micron Electronics Japan operation. The charge
includes those costs associated with employee payroll and severance of $1
million for approximately 45 employees, fixed asset write-downs of $1 million,
and other closure related costs of $2 million. All of the closure liabilities
had been settled by September 2, 1999.
Other expense, net in 1998 included $11 million of costs associated with the
realignment of the Company's PC Systems segment to concentrate on its core
markets and customers. The Company consolidated its domestic and international
PC Systems operations and reduced its workforce by 10%, or approximately 450
employees. The primary realignment costs consisted of $7 million associated with
employee termination benefits, $2 million for the write-down of equipment and
leasehold improvements and $2 million in
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(Un thousands, except per share amounts)
estimated costs for the write-off of current technologies, other intangible
assets and closure related costs. The realignment was substantially complete and
all costs were incurred by September 3, 1998.
Stock Purchase and Incentive Plans
The Company's 1995 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the "Plan") allows eligible
employees to purchase shares of common stock through payroll deductions. The
shares can be purchased for 85% of the lower of the beginning or ending fair
market value of each six-month offering period and is restricted from resale for
a period of one year from the date of purchase. Purchases are limited to 20% of
an employee's eligible compensation. A total of 2,500,000 shares are reserved
for issuance under the plan, of which approximately 861,000 shares had been
issued as of August 31, 2000. Shares issued under the Plan during 2000, 1999 and
1998, were approximately 169,000, 184,000, and 237,000, respectively.
The Company's 1995 Stock Option Plan (the "Option Plan") provides for the
granting of incentive and non-statutory stock options. As of August 31, 2000,
there were 15 million shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the
Option Plan. Exercise prices of the incentive and non-statutory stock options
are 100% of the fair market value of the Company's common stock on the date of
grant. Prior to April 28, 1999 exercise prices of the incentive and non-
statutory stock options were generally issued at 100% and 85%, respectively, of
the fair market value of the Company's common stock on the date of grant. Stock
options granted to employees and executive officers after April 28, 1999
typically have a term of ten years and vest twenty-five percent each year for
four years from the date of grant. Stock options granted to employees and
executive officers prior to April 28, 1999 typically have a term of six years
and vest twenty percent each year for five years from the date of grant.
On March 19, 1998, the Company's Board of Directors approved an option re-
pricing program pursuant to which all employees, except certain executive
officers, could exchange outstanding options under the Option Plan for new
options having an exercise price equal to the average closing price of the
Company's common stock for the five business days preceding April 3, 1998 and
having generally the same terms and conditions, including vesting and expiration
terms, as the options exchanged. The exercise price of the options reissued
under this option re-pricing program is $13.06 per share.
During 1998, Mr. Joel J. Kocher, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and
Chairman of the Board of Directors, was granted options to purchase a total of
650,000 shares of the Company's Common Stock. Of these 650,000 options, 500,000
were granted under the Option Plan and 150,000 were granted as non-plan grants.
A total of 250,000 options vest after completion by Mr. Kocher of seven (7)
years of employment with the Company, subject to immediate early vesting if the
Company achieves certain financial criteria relating to profitability, net
revenue, net margin and cash balance increases.
Option activity under the Option Plan is summarized as follows (amounts in
thousands, except per share amounts):
Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 2000 September 2, 1999 September 3, 1998
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weighted Weighted Weighted
average average average
Number exercise Number exercise Number exercise
of shares price of shares price of shares price
-------------------- -------------------- --------------------
Outstanding at beginning of year 7,448 $12.56 5,292 $12.56 3,559 $16.98
Granted 2,719 10.94 3,713 12.77 5,842 13.20
Exercised (229) 12.17 (218) 12.28 (68) 11.37
Terminated or canceled (1,735) 13.20 (1,339) 13.21 (4,041) 17.40
------ ------ ------
Outstanding at end of year 8,203 11.90 7,448 12.56 5,292 12.56
====== ====== ======
Exercisable at end of year 2,233 12.40 1,426 12.86 747 13.24
Shares available for future grant under the Option Plan 6,406 2,390 4,764
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
The following table summarizes information about the Company's stock options
outstanding under the Option Plan as of August 31, 2000 (amounts in thousands,
except per share amounts):
Options Outstanding Options Exercisable
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weighted Weighted Weighted
average average average
Number remaining exercise Number exercise
Range of exercise prices of shares life (years) price of shares price
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Less than $10.00 1,484 6.6 8.32 401 9.17
$10.01 - $15.00 6,196 5.7 12.20 1,620 12.39
$15.01 - $20.00 428 3.5 17.54 175 17.71
Greater than $20.00 95 3.4 22.35 37 22.44
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8,203 2,233
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The Company adopted the disclosure-only provisions of SFAS 123, "Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation." The Company elected to continue to measure
compensation expense for its stock-based employee compensation using the
intrinsic value method prescribed by APB No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees." The fair value of options at date of grant is estimated using the
Black-Scholes options pricing model. The weighted average assumptions and
resulting fair values at date of grant for options granted during 2000, 1999 and
1998, follow:
Stock Option Plan Shares Employee Stock Purchase Plan Shares
-------------------------------------- ------------------------------------
2000 1999 1998 2000 1999 1998
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Assumptions:
Expected life 3.2 years 3.5 years 3.3 years 0.5 years 0.5 years 0.5 years
Risk-free interest rate 6.1% 5.0% 5.6% 5.6% 4.5% 5.1%
Expected volatility 72.0% 70.0% 70.0% 72.0% 70.0% 70.0%
Dividend yield 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Weighted average fair values:
Exercise price equal to market price $6.31 $6.88 $6.57 - - -
Exercise price less than market price 8.83 8.46 9.25 $3.99 $4.79 $3.78
Stock based compensation costs would have reduced net income by $17 million, $9
million and $11 million or $0.17, $0.09 and $0.11 per diluted share,
respectively, if the fair values of all options granted subsequent to 1995 had
been recognized as compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the
vesting period of the grants. The pro forma effect on net income for 2000, 1999,
and 1998, may not be representative of the pro forma effect on net income in
future years because it does not take into consideration pro forma compensation
expense related to grants made prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 123.
On August 17, 2000, the Board of Directors of the Company and HostPro adopted
the 2000 Equity Incentive Plan I and 2000 Equity Incentive Plan II, reserving a
total of 10 million shares of HostPro Common Stock for issuance under the plans.
The grants awarded during 2000 become vested as to 25% of the shares issued
under the option grant after one year from the date of grant. Subsequent to the
one year anniversary of the grant, the options become vested as to 2.08% of the
total shares of the option grant per month. Options may not be exercised prior
to (i) issuance to the public of shares of Common Stock pursuant to an S-1
Registration Statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended or (ii) five
years from the date of grant; provided that any option granted to a resident of
California who is not an officer or director of HostPro shall become exercisable
at the rate of no less than 20% per year over five years from the date of grant.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Option activity under HostPro's Stock Plans are as follows (amounts in
thousands, except per share amounts):
Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 2000
- ------------------------------------------------------------------
Weighted
average
Number exercise
of shares price
-------------------------
Outstanding at beginning of year - $ -
Granted 3,876 2.25
Exercised - -
Terminated or canceled 1 2.25
-----
Outstanding at end of year 3,875 2.25
=====
Exercisable at end of year - -
Shares available for future grant under
the Option Plan 6,124
The following table summarizes information about HostPro's options outstanding
under the 2000 Equity Incentive Plans (amounts in thousands, except per share
amounts):
Options Outstanding Options Exercisable
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Weighted Weighted Weighted
average average average
Number remaining exercise Number exercise
Range of exercise prices of shares life (years) price of shares price
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Less than $10.00 3,875 9.9 2.25 - -
========= =========
The fair value of options at date of grant is estimated using the Black-Scholes
options pricing model. The weighted average assumptions and resulting fair
values at date of grant for options granted during 2000 follow:
Stock Option Plan Shares
------------------------
2000
- ------------------------------------------------------------------
Assumptions:
Expected life 3.0 years
Risk-free interest rate 5.9%
Expected volatility 0.0%
Dividend yield 0.0%
Weighted average fair values:
Exercise price equal to market price $ 0.37
Exercise price less than market price -
The pro forma stock based compensation costs would not have a significant impact
on compensation expense if the fair values of HostPro options granted had been
recognized as compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the vesting
period of the grants.
RETIREMENT PLAN
The Company offers its employees a 401(k) retirement plan (the "RAM Plan") in
which substantially all employees may participate. Under the RAM Plan, employees
may contribute from 2% to 16% of eligible pay to various savings alternatives.
The RAM plan provides for an annual match of eligible employee's contributions
equal to 100% of the first 4% of pay or $1,500, whichever is greater. Beginning
in 2000, the Company's contributions under the RAM Plan are made in the
Company's stock, which is purchased on the open market. The Company may also
contribute additional amounts based on its financial performance. The Company's
expense pursuant to the RAM Plan was approximately $3 million, $2 million, and
$4 million in 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements-Continued
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Transactions With Affiliates
Fiscal year ended August 31, 2000 September 2, 1999 September 3, 1998
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Net sales $ 7,282 $ 3,742 $18,538
Inventory purchases 98,227 51,202 34,393
Component recovery agreement expenses 204,603 65,298 27,350
Administrative services and other expenses 524 529 1,147
Property, plant and equipment purchases 7,651 6,634 4,395
Property, plant and equipment sales 37,504 2,744 5,307
The above transactions with affiliates include those of MCMS through February
26, 1998.
Effective September 2, 1999, the Company entered into an amended and restated
Component Recovery Agreement (the "CRA") with MTI, which expires August 30,
2001. The Company has no expectation that MTI will agree to extend or
renegotiate the CRA at the end of the current term. In addition, MTI currently
has an option to require the Company to sell to it SpecTek's property and
equipment for a purchase price equal to net book value, and MTI can exercise
this purchase option at any time. The CRA would terminate if MTI purchases the
property and equipment of SpecTek.
Under the CRA, MTI is required to provide the Company with all of the
nonstandard memory components produced at its semiconductor operations. The CRA
also provides that the cost of components obtained from MTI will be negotiated
on a quarterly basis. The cost of obtaining components in 2000 was 75.0% of
pre-tax income attributable to the sale of such components in the fourth
quarter, 62.5% in the third and second quarters and 50.0% in the first quarter.
The cost of obtaining components under the CRA will be 90.0% of pretax income
during the first quarter of 2001. The Company can not assure the cost of
obtaining components under the CRA during any subsequent quarter. Any increase
in cost to the Company to obtain components from MTI under the CRA could have a
material adverse effect on its financial condition, results of operations and
cash flows.
The CRA also provides that MTI will make commercially reasonable efforts to
obtain for the Company nonstandard memory components produced by TECH
Semiconductor Singapore Pte. Ltd. and KMT Semiconductor Limited, joint venture
companies in which MTI is affiliated. The Company may agree with MTI and the
joint venture companies to utilize a pricing matrix based on effective yields
and worldwide average sales prices in order to establish prices for the
components from the joint venture companies. In such case, the price paid by
the Company for components from the joint ventures will be determined under the
matrix, rather than as a percentage of pre-tax net income.
The expiration or termination of the CRA, or the sale of the property and
equipment of SpecTek to MTI, would have a material adverse effect on the
Company's business, financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
Historically, SpecTek has had a significant positive impact on the Company's
results of operations and cash flows. In 2000, the SpecTek segment's net sales
were $493 million and its operating income was $189 million. Virtually all of
the components used by SpecTek are obtained from MTI or affiliates of MTI under
the CRA. Semiconductor manufacturers other than MTI are reluctant to sell to
the Company nonstandard memory components because such components could compete
with their full specification memory components for similar applications. In
addition, some manufacturers are concerned that subsequent testing performed by
a recovery operation could reveal proprietary data regarding manufacturing
yields and processes. Because of the significant impediments to obtaining
alternative sources of supply, it is unlikely that the Company will be able to
continue its SpecTek operations following expiration or termination of the CRA.
The CRA also provides that MTI will purchase and lease back to SpecTek equipment
as is reasonably appropriate for SpecTek to perform its component recovery
operations. MTI purchased equipment at net book value in the amount of $35
million from SpecTek in 2000.
Effective September 2, 1999, the Company entered into an exclusive Sales
Representative Agreement with Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc., ("MSP") a
subsidiary of MTI, under which MSP will serve as exclusive sales representative
for SpecTek memory products.
On March 17, 2000 the Company assigned 58 patents, 176 patent applications and 1
invention disclosure to MTI in exchange for $4.5 million in cash. The cash
received in excess of historical cost was $2.3 million, net of tax, which was
recorded as additional capital.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements-Continued
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Commitments
As of August 31, 2000, the Company had commitments of $19 million for equipment
purchases and $19 million for software infrastructure. In addition, the Company
is required to make minimum royalty payments under certain agreements and
periodically enter into purchase commitments with certain suppliers.
The Company leases various office and production facilities and certain other
property and equipment, under operating lease agreements expiring through 2007,
with optional renewal periods thereafter. Rental expense was approximately $8
million, $4 million, and $5 million in 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
Future minimum lease payments are as follows:
Fiscal Year Minimum Payments
- -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
2001 $ 3,662
2002 3,088
2003 2,657
2004 2,719
2005 2,216
Thereafter 4,420
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$18,762
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Income Taxes
Fiscal year ended August 31, 2000 September 2, 1999 September 3, 1998
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Current:
U.S. federal $15,753 $ 5,346 $29,299
State 3,416 348 2,089
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19,169 5,694 31,388
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Deferred:
U.S. federal (1,783) 15,398 6,178
State 418 1,502 585
------- ------- -------
(1,365) 16,900 6,763
------- ------- -------
Income tax provision $17,804 $22,594 $38,151
======= ======= =======
The tax benefit associated with non-statutory stock options and disqualifying
dispositions by employees of shares issued under the Company's stock plans
reduced taxes payable by approximately $0.05 million, $0.4 million and $0.03
million for 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. These benefits were credited to
additional capital.
A reconciliation between the income tax provision and income tax computed using
the federal statutory rate follows:
Fiscal year ended August 31, 2000 September 2, 1999 September 3, 1998
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
U.S. federal income tax at statutory rate $20,771 $20,691 $30,136
State taxes, net of federal benefit and state tax credits 723 1,777 1,743
Valuation allowance - - 4,139
In-process research and development - 350 -
Tax-Exempt Foreign Trade Income (5,398) (2,379) (688)
Other 1,708 2,155 2,821
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Income tax provision $17,804 $22,594 $38,151
======= ======= =======
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements-Continued
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
The tax effects of temporary differences and carryforwards that give rise to the
deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
As of August 31, 2000 September 2, 1999
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Deferred tax assets:
Receivables and other allowances $ 2,515 $ 4,827
Inventories 1,814 1,308
Accrued expenses 6,030 7,287
Investment basis difference 3,358 3,361
Accrued compensation 4,501 3,540
Accrued licenses and royalties 1,431 1,595
Deferred revenue 8,631 1,753
Net operating loss carryforwards 4,652 5,590
Other 2,024 1,351
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Total deferred tax assets 34,956 30,612
Valuation allowance (4,652) (4,652)
-------- --------
Net deferred tax assets 30,304 25,960
-------- --------
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment (6,231) (4,637)
Acquired intangibles (9,368) (2,122)
Deferred patent charges (1,843) (1,829)
Other (15,792) (14,479)
-------- --------
Total deferred tax liabilities (33,234) (23,067)
-------- --------
Net deferred taxes $ (2,930) $ 2,893
======== ========
The Company has federal operating loss carryforwards of $11 million (including
$10 million and $1 million as a result of the NetFRAME and HostPro acquisitions)
that expire beginning in 2006. The Company also has apportioned state operating
loss carryforwards of $18 million (including $4 million as a result of the
NetFRAME acquisition) that begin to expire in 2001. Deferred tax liabilities of
approximately $7 million and $2 million were recorded in connection with the
acquisitions in 2000 and 1999, respectively. The use of pre-acquisition
operating losses and tax credit carryforwards are subject to limitations imposed
by the Internal Revenue Code. To the extent the amount of NetFRAME's operating
loss and tax credit carryforwards available to offset future taxable income were
statutorily limited, no deferred tax asset was established.
Earnings Per Share
In accordance with SFAS No. 128, "Earnings Per Share", diluted earnings per
share excludes anti-dilutive employee stock options of approximately 5.1
million, 1.2 million and 0.8 million in 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. A
reconciliation of the income available to common shareholders and number of
common shares outstanding follows:
Fiscal year ended August 31, 2000 September 2, 1999 September 3, 1998
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Net income available to common shareholders $41,543 $36,524 $47,953
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Common shares outstanding:
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic 96,447 96,127 95,657
Effect of dilutive stock options 303 506 370
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Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted 96,750 96,633 96,027
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Earnings per share:
Basic 0.43 $ 0.38 $ 0.50
Diluted 0.43 0.38 0.50
Contingencies
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Micron Electronics, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
CONTINGENCIES
The Company is defending a consumer class action lawsuit filed in the Federal
District Court of Minnesota based on the alleged sale of defective computers. No
class has been certified in the case. The case involves a claim that we sold
computer products with a defect that may cause errors when information is
written to a floppy disk. Substantially similar lawsuits have been filed against
other major computer manufacturers. The case is currently in the early stages of
discovery, and we are therefore unable to estimate total expenses, possible loss
or range of loss that may ultimately be connected with the matter.
During the third quarter of 1997, the Company began to collect and remit
applicable sales or use taxes in nearly all states. In association therewith,
the Company is party to agreements with nearly all states, which generally limit
its liability, if any, for non-remittance of sales and use taxes prior to such
agreements' effective dates. The Company believes the resolution of any matters
relating to the non-remittance of sales or use taxes prior to the balance sheet
date will not have a material adverse effect on its business, financial
position, and results of operations and cash flows.
Periodically, the Company is made aware that technology it uses may infringe on
intellectual property rights held by others. The Company has accrued a liability
and charged operations for the estimated costs of settlement or adjudication of
asserted and unasserted claims for alleged infringement prior to the balance
sheet date. Resolution of these claims could have a material adverse effect on
future results of operations and could require changes in the Company's products
or processes.
The Company is currently a party to various other legal actions arising out of
the normal course of business, none of which is expected to have a material
adverse effect on the Company's business, financial position, results of
operations and cash flows.
During the fourth quarter of 1998 the results of operations were favorably
affected by a benefit to cost of goods sold of $12 million related to revisions
of estimates for certain contingencies for product and process technology costs
for patent infringement matters based on new information learned by management
in the fourth quarter of 1998.
Operating Segment and Geographic Information
The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) 131,
"Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information" in 1999.
SFAS 131 supersedes SFAS 14, "Financial Reporting for Segments of a Business
Enterprise," replacing the "industry segment" approach with the "management"
approach. The management approach designates the internal organization that is
used by management for making operating decisions and assessing performance as
the source of its reportable segments. SFAS 131 also requires disclosures about
products and services, geographic areas, and major customers.
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Micron Electronics, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies. Segment operating results are
measured based on operating income (loss). The eliminations primarily reflect
administrative service charges and equipment sales between PC Systems, HostPro
and SpecTek. Service charges are based on estimated costs and equipment sales
are based on cost.
Fiscal year ended August 31, 2000 September 2, 1999 September 3, 1998
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Net Sales
PC Systems $1,038,502 $1,239,795 $1,497,339
HostPro 32,862 - -
SpecTek 493,512 200,496 95,366
MCMS - - 145,682
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Total segment sales 1,564,876 1,440,291 1,738,387
Elimination of internal net sales (8,660) (2,462) (4,955)
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Total net sales $1,556,216 $1,437,829 $1,733,432
========== ========== ==========
Operating Income (Loss)
PC Systems $ (100,766) $ (32,369) $ (107,952)
HostPro (42,946) - -
SpecTek 189,362 75,683 14,287
MCMS - - 10,663
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Total segment operating income (loss) 45,650 43,314 (83,002)
Elimination of intersegment income (loss) (1,807) (93) (892)
---------- ---------- ----------
Total operating income (loss) $ 43,843 $ 43,221 $ (83,894)
========== ========== ==========
Additions of Long-lived Assets
PC Systems $ 53,469 $ 40,748 $ 29,705
HostPro 104,369 25,004 -
SpecTek 47,482 9,474 26,881
MCMS - - 10,704
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Total segment long-lived asset additions 205,320 75,225 67,290
Eliminations of intersegment additions (289) - -
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Total long-lived asset additions $ 205,031 $ 75,225 $ 67,290
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Depreciation and Amortization
PC Systems $ 19,843 $ 14,698 $ 19,035
HostPro 12,208 - -
SpecTek 14,413 17,185 14,831
MCMS - - 5,300
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Total segment depreciation and amortization 46,464 31,883 39,166
Elimination of depreciation and amortization (20) - -
---------- ---------- ----------
Total depreciation and amortization $ 46,444 $ 31,883 $ 39,166
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Micron Electronics, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Continued
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Fiscal year ended August 31, 2000 September 2, 1999 September 3, 1998
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Net Sales by Geographic Area
(based on customer location)
United States $1,248,143 $1,267,251 $1,581,626
Non-US 316,733 173,040 156,761
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Totals $1,564,876 $1,440,291 $1,738,387
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Major Customers
The Company's PC Systems segment received approximately $246 million, $261
million and $259 million in net revenue for in 2000, 1999 and 1998,
respectively, from a single external customer, the federal government.
As of August 31, 2000 September 2, 1999 September 3, 1998
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Total Assets
PC Systems $390,521 $558,295 $561,525
HostPro 135,972 29,692 -
SpecTek 456,450 156,490 130,918
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Total segment assets 982,943 744,477 692,443
Intersegment eliminations (59,401) (10,946) -
-------- -------- --------
Total assets $923,542 $733,531 $692,443
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Property, Plant and Equipment by Geographic Area
United States $211,656 $159,847 $146,880
Non-US 1 12 1,032
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Totals $211,657 $159,859 $147,912
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Subsequent Event
On September 29, 2000, the Company sold its remaining 10% interest in MCMS for a
net gain of $4.5 million.
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Micron Electronics, Inc.
Quarterly Financial Information (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Fourth Third Second First
Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter
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2000
Net sales $499,961 $369,543 $333,760 $352,952
Gross margin 106,918 76,559 66,713 86,720
Net income (loss) 23,065 (1,866) 5,724 14,620
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic 0.24 (0.02) 0.06 0.15
Diluted 0.24 (0.02) 0.06 0.15
1999
Net sales $333,067 $327,665 $373,600 $403,496
Gross margin 76,618 61,418 63,392 68,818
Net income 13,715 6,981 4,169 11,659
Earnings per share:
Basic 0.14 0.07 0.04 0.12
Diluted 0.14 0.07 0.04 0.12
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Micron Electronics, Inc.
Report of Independent Accountants
The Shareholders and Board of Directors
Micron Electronics, Inc.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the
accompanying index present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of Micron Electronics, Inc. and its subsidiaries at August 31, 2000,
and September 2, 1999, and the results of their operations and their cash flows
for each of the three years in the period ended August 31, 2000, in conformity
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule listed in the
accompanying index presents fairly, in all material respects, the information
set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated
financial statements. These financial statements and financial statement
schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management; our responsibility
is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial statement
schedule based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in
accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of
America, which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Boise, Idaho
September 29, 2000
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Certain information concerning the Registrant's executive officers and directors
is included under the caption "Officers and Directors of the Registrant"
included in PART I, Item 1 of this report. Other information required by Items
10, 11, 12 and 13 will be contained in the registrant's Proxy Statement which
will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after
August 31, 2000, and is incorporated herein by reference.
PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) The following are filed as a part of this report:
Financial statements and financial statement schedules--see "Item 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data."
Exhibit Description
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2.1 Agreement of Merger, dated as of October 30, 1994, as amended by
the first amendment thereto, dated as of December 13, 1994, by
and among ZEOS, MCI and MCMS (1)
2.2 Articles of Merger, dated April 7, 1995, by and among ZEOS, MCI
and MCMS (2)
3.1 Articles of Incorporation of Registrant, as amended (3)
3.2 Bylaws of the Registrant, as amended (4)
10.35 1995 Stock Option Plan, as amended (5)
10.36 1995 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as amended (6)
10.38 Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Registrant and its
officers and directors (7)
10.39 Form of Six-Month Termination Agreements for certain officers of
the Registrant (7)
10.42 Amended and Restated Component Recovery Agreement, dated
effective September 2, 1999, between the Registrant and Micron
Technology, Inc. (8)
10.44 Form of Twelve-Month Termination Agreements for certain officers
of the Registrant (4)
10.45 Form of Two-Year Termination Agreements for certain officers of
the Registrant (4)
10.47 Form of Employment and Noncompete Agreement, with 12-month
termination provision, for certain officers of the Registrant
(9)
10.48 Form of Employment and Noncompete Agreement, with 6-month
termination provision, for certain officers of the Registrant
(9)
10.49 Addendum to Severance Agreement, dated January 23, 1998, by and
between the Registrant and T. Erik Oaas (9)
10.52 Employment Offer, dated January 10, 1998, to Joel J. Kocher (9)
10.53 Credit Agreement, dated June 10, 1998, between the Registrant
and certain financial institutions named therein (10)
10.55 Assignment and Assumption Agreement, dated September 1, 1998,
between the Registrant and certain financial institutions named
therein (11)
10.56 Form of Employment, Severance and Noncompete Agreement for
Certain Officers of the Registrant (11)
10.58 Micron Electronics, Inc. Management and Executive Incentive
Plan, as amended (12)
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10.59 Amendment No. 1 to Credit Agreement, dated November 5, 1998,
between certain subsidiaries of the Registrant and certain financial
institutions named therein (13)
10.60 Guaranty Agreement, dated November 5, 1998, between certain
subsidiaries of the Registrant and certain financial institutions
named therein (13)
10.63 Employment Offer, dated March 17, 1999 to Jill D. Smith (14)
10.64 Employment, Severance, and Noncompete Agreement, dated March 22, 1999,
between the Registrant and Jill D. Smith (14)
10.65 Exclusive Sales Representative Agreement effective September 2, 1999,
between the Registrant and Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc. (8)
10.66 Amendment No. 2 to Credit Agreement dated September 30, 1999, between
the Registrant and certain financial institutions named therein (12)
10.67 Guaranty Agreement, dated September 30, 1999, between the Registrant
and certain financial institutions named therein (12)
10.68 Amended Non Qualified Stock Option Agreement, dated April 6, 2000 (15)
10.69 Amended Non Qualified Stock Option Agreement, dated April 6, 2000 (15)
10.70 HostPro, Inc. 2000 Equity Incentive Plan I
10.71 HostPro, Inc. 2000 Equity Incentive Plan II
10.72 Form of Notice of Grant for HostPro, Inc. 2000 Equity Incentive Plans
10.73 Form of Notice of Grant for HostPro, Inc. 2000 Equity Incentive Plans
10.74 Amendment No. 3 to Credit Agreement dated July 27, 2000, between the
Registrant and certain financial institutions named therein
21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant
23 Consent of Independent Accountants
27 Financial Data Schedule
(1) Incorporated by reference to Registration Statement on Form S-4 (File
No. 33-90212), as declared effective on March 13, 1995
(2) Incorporated by reference to Current Report on Form 8-K, dated April
7, 1995
(3) Incorporated by reference to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
fiscal quarter ended April 1, 1995
(4) Incorporated by reference to Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended,
for the fiscal year ended August 28, 1997
(5) Incorporated by reference to Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File
No. 333-94745 filed January 14, 2000)
(6) Incorporated by reference to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
fiscal quarter ended June 1, 1995
(7) Incorporated by reference to Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended,
for the fiscal year ended August 31, 1995
(8) Incorporated by reference to Current Report on Form 8-K, dated
September 10, 1999
(9) Incorporated by reference to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
fiscal quarter ended February 26, 1998
(10) Incorporated by reference to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
fiscal quarter ended May 28, 1998
(11) Incorporated by reference to Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended September 3, 1998
(12) Incorporated by reference to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
fiscal quarter ended December 2, 1999
(13) Incorporated by reference to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
fiscal quarter ended December 3, 1998
(14) Incorporated by reference to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
fiscal quarter ended June 3, 1999
(15) Incorporated by reference to Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
fiscal quarter ended June 1, 2000
(b) Reports on Form 8-K:
The Registrant did not file any reports for the quarter ended August 31, 2000.
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Additions, GoBook, Millennia Max, Millennia MicroTower, MPower, NetNow!,
PowerXchange, and TransPort Trek are trademarks of the Company. ClientPro,
Millennia, NetFRAME, Net.Now!, SpecTek, TransPort, VelocityNet Direct, Vetix and
ZEOS are registered trademarks of the Company. Pentium is a registered
trademark of Intel Corporation. Celeron, Xeon and MMX are trademarks of Intel
Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. All other product names appearing herein are for
identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective
companies.
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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Nampa, State
of Idaho, on the 12 th day of October, 2000.
Micron Electronics, Inc.
/s/ James R. Stewart
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James R. Stewart
----------------
Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief
Financial Officer (Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)
Pursuant to the requirements Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, in the City of Nampa, State of
Idaho, on the 12/th/ day of October, 2000.
Signature Title Date
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/s/ Joel J. Kocher Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief October 12, 2000
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(Joel J. Kocher) Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ Robert Lee Director October 12, 2000
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(Robert Lee)
/s/ Steven R. Appleton Director October 12, 2000
- --------------------------
(Steven R. Appleton)
/s/ Robert A. Lothrop Director October 12, 2000
- --------------------------
(Robert A. Lothrop)
/s/ John B. Balousek Director October 12, 2000
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(John B. Balousek)
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Schedule II
Micron Electronics, Inc.
Valuaton and Qualifying Accounts
(In thousands)
Fiscal year ended August 31, 2000 September 2, 1999 September 3, 1998
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts
Balance at beginning of year $ 3,846 $ 3,709 7,556
Additions charged to expense 5,750 2,715 4,273
Acquisitions 400 - -
Reductions and write-offs (3,818) (2,578) (7,662)
Sale of MCMS - - (458)
--------- -------- -------
Balance at end of year 6,178 $ 3,846 $ 3,709
========= ======== =======
Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance
Balance at beginning of year $ 4,652 $ 4,139 $ -
Additions charged to expense - - 4,139
Additions from acquisitions - 513 -
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Balance at end of year $ 4,652 $ 4,652 $ 4,139
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