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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended October 31, 2002
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File Number: 0-15810
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SORRENTO NETWORKS CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)
New Jersey 22-2367234
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
9990 Mesa Rim Road
San Diego, California 92121
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (858) 558-3960
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Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes
of common stock, as of the latest practicable date:
Common Stock, $6.00 par value per share, Outstanding: 887,879 shares at
November 30, 2002.
This Form 10-Q, future filings of the registrant, and oral statements made
with the approval of an authorized executive officer of the Registrant may
contain forward looking statements. In connection therewith, please see the
cautionary statements and risk factors contained in Item 2. "Fluctuations in
Revenue and Operating Results" and "Forward Looking Statements--Cautionary
Statement", which identify important factors which could cause actual results to
differ materially from those in any such forward-looking statements.
SORRENTO NETWORKS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In Thousands)
October 31, 2002 January 31, 2002
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(Unaudited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and equivalents $ 13,666 $ 14,243
Accounts receivable, net 7,587 8,081
Inventory, net 12,125 18,810
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 459 1,252
Investment in marketable securities 4,745 28,120
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TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 38,582 70,506
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PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET 17,466 17,411
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OTHER ASSETS
Purchased technology, net 533 852
Other assets 1,416 1,471
Investment in former subsidiary - 99
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TOTAL OTHER ASSETS 1,949 2,422
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 57,997 $ 90,339
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Short-term debt $ - $ 1,043
Current maturities of long-term debt 236 362
Accounts payable 3,460 5,575
Deferred revenue 5,358 63
Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities 10,572 8,824
Due on redeemption of preferred security of subsidiary 48,800 48,800
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TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 68,426 64,667
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Long-term debt and capital lease obligations 3,696 3,867
Debentures payable, net of unamortized costs and discounts 5,429 3,489
Dividends payable 99 99
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TOTAL LIABILITIES 77,650 72,122
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; liquidation preference $1,353 1 1
Common stock, $6.00 par value; 7,500 shares authorized, 888 shares issued
and 887 shares outstanding at October 31, 2002; 711 shares issued and
710 shares outstanding at January 31, 2002 5,320 4,263
Additional paid-in capital 152,538 151,443
Deferred stock compensation (68) (255)
Accumulated deficit (180,078) (161,326)
Accumulated unrealized gain on maketable securities 2,703 24,160
Treasury stock, at cost; 1 share at October 31, 2002 and
January 31, 2002, respectively (69) (69)
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TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY (19,653) 18,217
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY $ 57,997 $ 90,339
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SORRENTO NETWORKS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
(In Thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
October 31, October 31,
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2002 2001 2002 2001
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NET SALES $ 5,525 $ 10,066 $ 16,727 $ 32,561
COST OF SALES 4,563 8,745 16,577 25,015
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GROSS PROFIT 962 1,321 150 7,546
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OPERATING EXPENSES
Selling and marketing 2,419 4,099 9,496 12,248
Engineering, research and development 1,980 3,511 6,853 10,237
General and administrative 1,613 3,361 9,387 9,404
Deferred stock compensation 109 203 324 609
Other operating expenses 133 2,793 323 2,979
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TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES 6,254 13,967 26,383 35,477
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LOSS FROM OPERATIONS (5,292) (12,646) (26,233) (27,931)
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES)
Investment income 45 186 232 329
Interest expense (1,738) (3,500) (4,589) (3,834)
Other income (expenses) 63 83 182 (34)
Gain (loss) on sale of marketable securities - (47) 11,656 (1,183)
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TOTAL OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES) (1,630) (3,278) 7,481 (4,722)
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LOSS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
BEFORE INCOME TAX (6,922) (15,924) (18,752) (32,653)
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES - - - -
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NET LOSS $(6,922) $(15,924) $(18,752) $(32,653)
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LOSS PER SHARE:
PREFERRED STOCK DIVIDENDS - - - 180
NET LOSS APPLICABLE TO COMMON SHARES $(6,922) $(15,924) $(18,752) $(32,833)
BASIC WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES
OUTSTANDING 781 716 755 695
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BASIC NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE $ (8.86) $ (22.24) $ (24.84) $ (47.24)
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DILUTED WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES
OUTSTANDING 1,004 716 978 695
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DILUTED NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE $(34.54) $ (22.24) $ (45.97) $ (47.24)
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COMPREHENSIVE LOSS AND ITS COMPONENTS
CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING:
Net loss $(6,922) $(15,924) $(18,752) $(32,653)
Unrealized losses from marketable securities:
Unrealized holding losses arising during the period (1,590) (5,276) (9,800) (29,710)
Reclassification adjustment for (gains) losses
included in net income - 47 (11,656) 1,183
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NET COMPREHENSIVE LOSS $(8,512) $(21,153) $(40,208) $(61,180)
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SORRENTO NETWORKS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(In Thousands)
Nine Months Ended Nine Months Ended
October 31, 2002 October 31, 2001
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss from operations $(18,752) $(32,653)
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in
operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 3,038 1,910
Accounts receivable and inventory reserves 4,345 8,201
Expense paid through issuance of securities - 516
(Gain) loss on sale of marketable securities (11,656) 1,183
Non-cash interest on debentures 4,091 2,466
Deferred and other stock compensation 187 609
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Increase in restricted cash - (10,314)
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable (1,024) 3,921
Decrease (increase) in inventories 3,858 (8,587)
Decrease (increase) in other current assets 793 (335)
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable (2,114) 1,716
Increase in deferred revenue 5,247 (33)
Increase (decrease) in accrued and other current liabilities 1,796 (1,570)
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NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES (10,191) (32,970)
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property and equipment (2,774) (3,138)
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities 13,574 82
Other assets and other receivables 154 (888)
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NET CASHPROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES 10,954 (3,944)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payments of short term debt, net (808) (103)
Proceeds from long term debt - 167
Repayment of long-term debt (532) (26)
Proceeds from debentures - 29,749
Proceeds from common stock - 9,630
Proceeds from stock option and warrant exersice - 861
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NET CASH (USED IN) PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES (1,340) 40,278
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (577) 3,364
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - BEGINNING OF PERIOD 14,243 9,965
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS - END OF PERIOD $ 13,666 $ 13,329
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SORRENTO NETWORKS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)
(In Thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Sorrento Networks Corporation (formerly Osicom Technologies, Inc.) (the
"Company," "We," "Our," or "Us") through its subsidiaries designs, manufactures
and markets integrated networking and bandwidth aggregation products for
enhancing the performance of data and telecommunications networks. Our products
are deployed in telephone companies, Internet Service Providers, governmental
bodies and the corporate/campus networks that make up the "enterprise" segment
of the networking marketplace. We have facilities in San Diego, California and
Fremont, California. In addition, we have various sales offices located in the
United States and Europe. We market and sell our products and services through a
broad array of channels including worldwide distributors, value added resellers,
local and long distance carriers and governmental agencies.
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying financial data for the three months and nine months ended
October 31, 2002 and 2001 along with financial data for January 31, 2002 has
been prepared by us, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures
normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been
condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The January 31,
2002 balance sheet was derived from audited financial statements, but does not
include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in
the United States of America. However, we believe that the disclosures we have
made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These
consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
financial statements and the notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended January 31, 2002.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires
management to make estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets,
liabilities, revenues and expenses, the disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities. Actual results could materially differ from these estimates. In the
opinion of Management, all adjustments (which include normal recurring
adjustments and charges described in the notes to the financial statements)
necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and
cash flows for the quarter and nine months ended October 31, 2002 and 2001 have
been made. The results of operations for the quarter and nine months ended
October 31, 2002 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the
full year.
We have incurred significant losses and negative cash flows from operations
for the past two years. SNI, our principal operating subsidiary, has primarily
been the operating entity responsible for these losses and negative cash flows.
The losses have been generated as SNI continues to develop its technology,
marketing, sales and operations in its effort to become a major supplier of
metro and regional optical networks worldwide. We fund our operations primarily
through a combination of internal funds, investments, and debt and equity
financing. There can be no assurance that similar funding will be available in
the future. Moreover, as described in Legal Proceedings, SNI is currently
subject to an injunction prohibiting it from issuing more Series A shares or
incurring debt without the consent of holders of a majority of the Series A
shares. Further, with the downturn in the economic environment and decreases in
capital spending by telecom carriers, we believe our current and future revenues
could be negatively impacted. However, orders for the third quarter ended
October 31, 2002 were substantially higher than in past quarters during fiscal
2003 and we believe this upward trend could indicate a potential recovery from
the lingering downturn. In either case, future increases in working capital will
be required to both maintain and grow our business along with a continued and
substantial focus on reducing operating expenses. There can be no assurance that
our available cash, future funding or reductions in operating costs will be
sufficient to fund our operations in the future.
Even if our debenture repayment obligations are not accelerated, our future
capital requirements may vary materially from those now planned including the
need for additional working capital to accommodate planned growth, hiring and
infrastructure needs. There can be no assurances that our working capital
requirements will not exceed our ability to generate sufficient cash internally
to support our requirements and that external financing will be available or
that, if available, such financing can be obtained on terms favorable to us and
our shareholders.
Digi International, Inc. and NETsilicon, Inc.
On September 15, 1999, NETsilicon, Inc. ("NSI") completed an initial public
offering in which 6,037,500 shares of its common stocks were sold (3,537,500
shares by NSI and 2,500,000 shares by us). NSI received net proceeds of $22.3
million and we received net proceeds of $15.4 million. In addition, NSI repaid
advances due us of $5.9 million. In connection with the initial public offering
by NSI, our remaining 55% interest became non-voting shares. Accordingly, our
financial statements reflected the results of operations of NSI through
September 14, 1999 at which time our remaining interest were accounted for as an
"available for sale security." Under this accounting, the 7.5 million shares of
NSI held by us were marked-to-market at the end of each reporting period with
the difference between our basis and the fair market value, as reported on
NASDAQ, reported as a separate element of stockholders' equity and included in
the computation of comprehensive income.
In October 2000, we sold 350,000 shares of our investment in NSI for $4.2
million. The purchasers had the right to receive additional NSI shares from us
if the three-day average high for the NSI common stock, as quoted on NASDAQ, at
December 31, 2000 was less than the price paid to us by the purchasers but not
less than $8.00 per share. We issued an additional 177,344 shares of NSI to the
purchasers, reducing the price per share we received to $8.00 per share. Our
former Chairman and CEO purchased 100,000 of these shares of NSI for $1.2
million and received an additional 45,546 shares pursuant to the price
protection provision. As a result of this transaction, our remaining interest
was approximately 7.0 million shares of NSI, or 51% of the outstanding shares of
NSI as of January 31, 2002 and continued to be accounted for as a
marked-to-market security.
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SORRENTO NETWORKS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)--(Continued)
On February 13, 2002, NSI completed a merger with Digi International, Inc.
("DIGI"). In connection with the merger, we exchanged our 6,972,656 shares of
NSI for 2,324,683 shares of DIGI and $13.6 million in cash. The 2,324,683 DIGI
shares owned by us are accounted for as an "available for sale security". Under
this accounting, these shares are marked-to-market at the end of each reporting
period. The difference between our basis and the fair market value, as reported
on NASDAQ, is a separate element of stockholders' equity and is included in the
computation of comprehensive income. More information concerning DIGI is
available in its public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The
closing price of DIGI common stock on October 31, 2002 was $2.03, and is
reflected in the valuation of our marketable securities as of that date.
Subsequent to the end of our third quarter, we sold one-half of its holdings in
DIGI for $3.10 per share, the closing price of DIGI stock on December 9, 2002.
The purchaser of the stock was DIGI, itself. The proceeds from this sale, in the
amount of $3.6 million, were deposited on December 13, 2002. See Subsequent
Events for further information.
Entrada Networks, Inc.
On August 31, 2000, we completed a merger of our then subsidiary Entrada
Networks with Sync Research, Inc. ("Sync"), a NASDAQ listed company in which we
received 4,244,155 shares of the merged entity, which changed its name to
Entrada Networks, Inc. ("ENI"). We purchased 93,900 shares of Sync in the open
market during June and July, 2000 shares for $388 thousand and on August 31,
2000 purchased an additional 1,001,818 shares directly from ENI for $3.3
million. After these transactions and ENI's issuance of additional shares to
outside investors in connection with the merger we owned 49% of ENI.
Accordingly, our financial statements reflected the results of operations of ENI
through August 31, 2000.
Pursuant to a plan adopted by our Board of Directors prior to the merger we
distributed 3,107,155 of our ENI shares on December 1, 2000 to our shareholders
of record as of November 20, 2000. The distribution was made at the rate of
one-fourth (0.25) of an ENI share for each of our outstanding shares. At
exercise, options and warrants to acquire our common shares, which were granted
and unexercised as of November 20, 2000, will receive a similar number of ENI
shares. Prior to January 31, 2001 we distributed 20,182 of our ENI shares upon
the exercise of options and as of January 31, 2002 we have reserved 826,000
shares for future exercises of options and warrants. The cost basis of these
reserved shares and related liability to the option and warrant holders is
included in the investment in former subsidiary and dividends payable in the
accompanying balance sheet. The aggregate distribution of our ENI shares
including the shares reserved for option and warrant holders has been accounted
for at our original cost of $5.1 million. In addition, we have granted options
to purchase 410,000 of our ENI shares for $3.19 per share (the merger price) to
several of our then officers and consultants.
The remaining 326,034 ENI shares owned by us are accounted for as an
"available for sale security". Under this accounting, these shares are
marked-to-market at the end of each reporting period. The difference between our
basis and the fair market value, as reported on NASDAQ, is a separate element of
stockholders' equity and is included in the computation of comprehensive income.
More information concerning ENI is available in its public filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
Deferred Stock Compensation
We account for employee-based stock compensation utilizing the intrinsic
value method prescribed in Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25,
"Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees." Accordingly, compensation cost for
stock options issued to employees is measured as the excess, if any, of the fair
market price of our common stock at the date of grant over the amount an
employee must pay to acquire the stock. This amount appears as a separate
component of stockholders' equity and is being amortized on an accelerated basis
by charges to operations over the vesting period of the options in accordance
with the method described in Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation
No. 28. All such amounts relate to options to acquire common stock of our
Sorrento subsidiary granted by it to its employees; during the three and nine
months ended October 31, 2002 and 2001 it amortized $62 thousand and $187
thousand, and $157 thousand and $468 thousand, respectively, of the total $2.6
million initially recorded for deferred stock compensation.
For non-employees, we compute the fair value of stock-based compensation in
accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting
for Stock-Based Compensation," and Emerging Issues Tax Force (EITF) 96-18,
"Accounting for Equity Instruments that are Issued to Other Than Employees for
Acquiring, or in Conjunction with Selling, Goods or Services." All such amounts
relate to options to acquire common stock of our subsidiary Sorrento Networks,
Inc. ("SNI") granted by it to its consultants; during the three and nine months
ended October 31, 2002 and 2001 it recorded $46 thousand and $136 thousand, and
$45 thousand and $140 thousand, respectively, for options granted to
consultants.
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SORRENTO NETWORKS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)--(Continued)
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 146, "Accounting for
Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities", which addresses accounting
for restructuring and similar costs. SFAS No. 146 supersedes previous accounting
guidance, principally Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") Issue No. 94-3. We
will adopt the provisions of SFAS 146 for restructuring activities initiated
after December 31, 2002. SFAS 146 requires that the liability for costs
associated with an exit or disposal activity be recognized when the liability is
incurred. Under EITF No. 94-3, a liability for an exit cost was recognized at
the date of a company's' commitment to an exit plan. SFAS 146 also establishes
that the liability should initially be measured and recorded at fair value.
Accordingly, SFAS 146 may affect the timing of recognizing future restructuring
costs as well as the amount recognized. Adoption of this standard will not have
any immediate effect on our consolidated financial statements. We will apply
this guidance prospectively.
In April 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No.
145, "Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44, and 64, Amendment of FASB
Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections". This statement eliminates the
current requirement that gains and losses on debt extinguishment must be
classified as extraordinary items in the income statement. Instead, such gains
and losses will be classified as extraordinary items only if they are deemed to
be unusual and infrequent, in accordance with the current GAAP criteria for
extraordinary classification. In addition, SFAS 145 eliminates an inconsistency
in lease accounting by requiring that modifications of capital leases that
result in reclassification as operating leases be accounted for consistent with
sale-leaseback accounting rules. The statement also contains other
nonsubstantive corrections to authoritative accounting literature. The changes
related to debt extinguishment will be effective for fiscal years beginning
after May 15, 2002, and the changes related to lease accounting will be
effective for transactions occurring after May 15, 2002. Adoption of this
standard will not have any immediate effect on our consolidated financial
statements. We will apply this guidance prospectively.
In August 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No.
143, Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations. This Statement is effective
for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2002. SFAS No. 143 provides accounting
requirements for obligations associated with the retirement of tangible
long-lived assets and the associated asset retirement costs. Under the
Statement, the asset retirement obligation is recorded at fair value in the
period in which it is incurred by increasing the carrying amount of the related
long-lived asset. The liability is accreted to its present value in each
subsequent period and the capitalized cost is depreciated over the useful life
of the related asset. We do not believe the adoption of SFAS 143 will have a
material effect, if any, on our financial position or results of operations.
Balance Sheet Detail
Inventories at October 31, 2002 and January 31, 2002 consist of:
October 31, January 31,
2002 2002
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Raw material $12,077 $14,593
Work in process 3,424 879
Finished goods 5,918 9,806
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21,419 25,278
Less: Valuation reserve (9,294) (6,468)
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$12,125 $18,810
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)--(Continued)
Marketable Securities--Marketable securities, which consist of equity
securities that have a readily determinable fair value and do not have sale
restrictions lasting beyond one year from the balance sheet date, are classified
into categories based on our intent. Investments not classified as held to
maturity, those for which we have the intent and ability to hold, are classified
as available for sale. Our investments in DIGI, NETsilicon and Entrada are
classified as available for sale and are carried at fair value, based upon
quoted market prices, with net unrealized gains reported as a separate component
of stockholders' equity until realized. Unrealized losses are charged against
income when a decline in fair value is determined to be other than temporary. At
October 31, 2002, and January 31, 2002, marketable securities were as follows:
Unrealized Market
Cost Gains Value
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October 31, 2002:
DIGI $2,020 $ 2,699 $ 4,719
Entrada 22 4 26
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$2,042 $ 2,703 $ 4,745
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January 31, 2002:
NETsilicon $3,938 $24,142 $28,080
Entrada 22 18 40
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$3,960 $24,160 $28,120
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Intangible Assets--We adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
("SFAS") No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" effective February 1,
2002. Under SFAS No. 142, goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets are no
longer amortized but are subject to periodic impairment tests. We have no
goodwill or indefinite life intangible assets. Other intangible assets with
finite lives, such as our purchased technology, will continue to be amortized
over their useful lives. In accordance with SFAS No. 142, the Company completed
the transitional intangible asset test upon adoption of SFAS No. 142. The
transitional intangible asset test did not result in a change in the useful
lives our definite life intangible assets or an impairment of our finite life
intangible assets.
The net carrying value of finite life intangible assets, consisting of
purchased technology, as of October 31, 2002, is $533 thousand, net of
amortization and is allocated to the Meret Optical Communications segment.
The change in the net carrying amount of finite life intangible assets
during the nine months ended October 31, 2002 is due to amortization of $319
thousand. Annual estimated finite life intangible asset amortization expense for
each of the remaining fiscal years is expected to approximate $320 thousand, $40
thousand, $40 thousand, and $30 thousand.
Debentures--During August 2001, we completed a private placement of our
9.75% convertible debentures receiving net proceeds of $29.8 million. The
debentures, due August 2, 2004 have a face value of $32.2 million, which is
convertible into our common stock at $144.20 per share. At maturity we may elect
to redeem the debentures for cash and we have the option of paying the interest
on these debentures in shares of our common stock. In addition, the purchasers
received four year warrants to acquire an additional 167,592 shares of our
common stock at $144.20 per share and the placement agent received five year
warrants to acquire 5,583 shares of our common stock, equity securities, options
or warrants at a price less than $144.20 per share or at a discount to the then
market price. The conversion price and warrant exercise are subject to
adjustment.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)--(Continued)
In accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") No. 00-27 we have
accounted for the fair value of warrants issued to the purchasers and placement
agent and the fair value of the deemed beneficial conversion feature, which
results solely as a result of the required accounting, of the debenture as a
reduction to the face value of the debentures with an offsetting increase to
additional paid in capital. These amounts as well as the issuance costs paid in
cash will be amortized as additional interest expense over the period the
debentures are outstanding. Interest expense during the three and nine months
ended October 31, 2002 of $791 thousand and $2.3 million, respectively, at the
stated 9.75% interest which is paid in common stock, amortization of issuance
costs of $72 thousand and $160 thousand, respectively, and amortization of the
fair value of the warrants issued to the purchasers and placement agent and the
deemed beneficial conversion feature of $799 thousand and $1.8 million,
respectively. On October 1, 2002, we issued 118,917 shares of our common stock
and $292 thousand cash in payment of $791 thousand interest for the debenture
interest period ending September 30, 2002. At October 31, 2002 debentures
payable consists of:
Face value $ 32,200
Issuance costs (2,451)
Value of warrants and deemed beneficial Conversion feature (27,252)
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Debenture book value at issuance 2,497
Accumulated amortization of issuance costs 242
Value of warrants and deemed beneficial conversion feature 2,690
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$ 5,429
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We are in the process of a debt and equity restructuring plan that would
exchange current outstanding debentures and Series A Preferred stock for common
stock an issuance of a smaller new debenture. See Subsequent Events note to
financial statements for further information.
Stockholders' Equity
Effective as of October 28, 2002, we implemented a one-for-twenty reverse
split of our outstanding shares of common stock. No fractional shares were
issued in connection with the reverse stock split. In lieu of fractional shares,
stockholders will receive a cash payment based on the market price, after
adjustment for the effect of the stock combination. The par value of the common
stock changed to $6.00 per share and the number of authorized shares decreased
from 150 million to 7.5 million shares of common stock. The reverse stock split
also affects options, warrants and other securities convertible into or
exchangeable for shares of our common stock that were issued and outstanding
immediately prior to the effective time of the stock combination. All of the
common stock share and per share numbers in this report have been adjusted to
reflect the reverse stock split. Preferred stock was not affected.
We are authorized to issue the following shares of stock:
7,500,000 shares of Common Stock ($6.00 par value)
2,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock ($.01 par value) of which the
following series have been designated:
3,000 shares of Preferred Stock, Series D
1,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, Series F
We have outstanding the following shares of preferred stock:
Shares Par Liquidation
Outstanding Value Preference
----------- ----- ----------
Series D 1,353 $0.01 $1,353,000
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Preferred stock dividends during the three and nine months ended October
31, 2002 and 2001 consist of:
Three Months Ended October 31 Nine Months Ended October 31,
-----------------------------------------------------------
2002 2001 2002 2001
---- ---- ---- ----
Deemed dividends (Sorrento
Series A) -- -- -- $ 180
----- ----- ----- -----
$ -- $ -- $ -- $ 180
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Other Capital Stock Transactions
On March 22, 2001, we completed a private placement of 76,300 unregistered
shares of our common stock receiving net proceeds of $9.6 million. In addition,
the purchasers received three-year warrants to acquire an additional 19,075
shares of our common stock at $163.80 per share. For a period of 18 months from
the March 22, 2001 completion date in the event we were to issue shares of
common stock or equity securities convertible into our common stock at a price
less than $131.062 per share, the purchasers would be entitled to receive
additional shares of common stock.
During 2000, SNI completed a sale of 8,596,333 shares of its Series A
Convertible Preferred Stock receiving net proceeds of $46.6 million from a group
of investors. 1,467,891 shares were purchased by, and a finders fee of $2.0
million was paid through the issuance by Sorrento of an additional 357,799
shares of its Series A Convertible Preferred Stock to, entities in which one of
our outside directors at the time, who later in 2000 served for several months
as our Chairman and CEO, was a partner or member pursuant to a previously
contracted right of participation.
One of our current outside directors purchased 183,486 shares in this
placement. At the time of purchase, he was not one of our directors. This
individual is also a director of Liberty Media Corporation, which owns an
approximate 74% economic interest representing an approximate 94% voting
interest in United GlobalCom ("UGC"). The purchaser of 3,027,523 shares in this
placement is an indirect subsidiary of UGC. Liberty Media also holds convertible
debt in this Series A holder, which it has agreed to exchange for shares in UGC.
Each share of SNI's Series A Preferred Stock is convertible into one share
of SNI's common stock at the option of the holder, may vote on an "as converted"
basis except for election of directors, and has a liquidation preference of
$5.45 per share. The shares are automatically converted into SNI's common stock
upon an underwritten public offering by SNI with an aggregate offering price of
at least $50.0 million. As SNI did not complete a $50.0 million public offering
by March 1, 2001, the holders of more than 50% of the then outstanding Series A
shares had the right to request in writing that SNI redeem them at the adjusted
liquidation preference. On receipt of such a request, our Sorrento subsidiary
has the obligation to redeem the shares in cash, if funds are lawfully available
for such a redemption, or to redeem such pro rata portion as to which a lesser
amount of lawfully available funds do exist. In April 2001, our Sorrento
subsidiary received written redemption requests from holders of a majority of
the Series A shares. The difference between the net proceeds received on the
sale of these shares and their liquidation preference of $48.8 million was
recorded as a deemed dividend during the period from issuance to March 31, 2001.
During the nine months ended October 31, 2002 and 2001, we recorded a deemed
dividend of $0 and $180 thousand with respect to the SNI Series A shares.
As of October 31, 2002 and January 31, 2002 the Series A Preferred Stock
has been reclassified as a current liability since the holders have exercised
their right to request that SNI redeem the shares.
Stock Option Plans
We have four stock options plans in effect: The 2000 Stock Incentive Plan,
the 1988 Stock Option Plan, the 1997 Incentive and Non-Qualified Stock Option
Plan and the 1997 Director Stock Option Plan. The stock options have been made
available to certain employees and consultants. All options are granted at not
less than fair value at the date of grant and have terms varying from 3 to 10
years. The purpose of these plans is to attract, retain, motivate and reward our
officers, directors, employees and consultants to maximize their contribution
towards our success. At October 31, 2002, there were 288,915 shares under option
at prices varying from $13.80 to $1,382.60 per share. In addition, our Sorrento
subsidiary adopted its 2000 Stock Option/Stock Issuance Plan under which it has
granted options to certain of its employees and directors at prices not less
than fair value at the date of grant and generally vest over four years.
Eligible individuals may be issued shares of
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)--(Continued)
common stock directly, through immediate purchase of the shares at fair value,
or as a bonus tied to performance milestones. No stock has been issued under the
stock issuance program and at October 31, 2002 there were 14,915,227 SNI shares
under option at prices varying from $2.00 to $6.85 per share. The holders of
these options may elect to convert all or a portion of their options into
options to acquire our stock at a ratio of 78 to 1.
Earnings Per Share Calculation
The following data show the amounts used in computing basic loss per share
for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2002 and 2001.
Three Months Ended October 31, Nine Months Ended October 31,
------------------------------ -----------------------------
2002 2001 2002 2001
---- ---- ---- ----
Net loss $ (6,922) $(15,924) $(18,752) $(32,653)
Less: preferred dividends -- -- (180)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net loss available to common shareholders used in basic EPS $ (6,922) $(15,924) $(18,752) $(32,833)
======== ======== ======== ========
Average number of common shares used in basic EPS 781,000 716,000 755,000 695,000
======== ======== ======== ========
Basic loss per common share is calculated by dividing the net loss by the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted
loss per common share is calculated by dividing the applicable net loss by the
sum of the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and all
additional common shares that would have been outstanding if potentially
dilutive common shares had been issued during the period. We had a net loss for
the three and nine months ended October 31, 2002 and 2001. Accordingly, the
effect of dilutive securities including convertible preferred stock, vested and
nonvested stock options and warrants to acquire common stock are not included in
the calculation of EPS because their effect would be antidilutive with the
exception of the convertible debentures common shares. The following data shows
the effect on income and the weighted average number of shares of potentially
dilutive common stock.
Three Months Ended October 31, Nine Months Ended October 31,
------------------------------ -----------------------------
2002 2001 2002 2001
---- ---- ---- ----
Net loss available to common shareholders used in
basic EPS $ (6,922) $(15,924) $(18,752) $(32,833)
Less: Convertible debt issuance costs (28,622) -- (28,622) --
Plus: Convertible debt interest 870 2,428
--------- -------- --------- --------
Net loss available to common shareholders used in
diluted EPS $ (34,673) $(15,924) $(44,946) $(32,833)
========= ======== ======== ========
Average number of common shares used in basic EPS 781,000 716,000 755,000 695,000
========= ======== ======== ========
Effect of dilutive securities:
Convertible debentures 223,000 -- 223,000 --
Average number of common shares and dilutive
potential common stock used in diluted EPS 1,004,000 716,000 978,000 695,000
========= ======== ======= ========
The shares issuable upon the conversion of the convertible debentures
represents the shares issuable at exercise, at the contract price.
Litigation
On September 10, 2001, holders of a portion of the outstanding Series A
Preferred Stock of our Sorrento subsidiary obtained a preliminary injunction
from the Delaware Court of Chancery prohibiting it from issuing further shares
of its Series A Preferred Stock or incurring any additional debt without the
consent of the holders of a majority of the currently outstanding shares of such
Series A Preferred Stock. On January 23, 2002, the Delaware Supreme Court
affirmed the granting of the preliminary injunction. In May 2001, we purchased
$4.9 million of SNI Series A Preferred Stock at $5.45 per share. In August 2001,
we purchased an additional $15 million of SNI Series A Preferred shares at $5.45
per share. Both of these transactions have been challenged in this litigation
brought by certain Series A shareholders in Delaware.
On October 19, 2001, an amended complaint was filed in the injunction
action, adding as named defendants, the Company, our Meret subsidiary, certain
present and former officers and directors of the Company and our subsidiaries as
well as our investment bankers. The amended complaint also added, among other
things, claims for fraud, securities fraud, breach of fiduciary duty,
conspiracy, and intentional interference with contract as well as requesting the
appointment of a receiver for our Sorrento subsidiary, all which claims are
based on alleged wrongs committed in connection with or since the Series A
placement. Our Sorrento subsidiary and the original individual defendants have
all answered this amended complaint denying all allegations of wrongdoing.
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The new defendants have all moved to dismiss the amended complaint.
Management believes the allegations contained in the amended complaint are
without merit.
On December 14, 2001, plaintiffs filed motions to sequester the common
stock of our Sorrento subsidiary owned by Meret and the Sorrento Series A
preferred stock that we own, as an alternative method of obtaining jurisdiction
over Meret and us in the Delaware litigation. Management also believes that
these motions are without merit.
Currently, hearings on all pending motions have been taken off the Court's
calendar at the request of all parties, pending the resolution of ongoing
settlement discussions between the Company and the plaintiffs. On December 10,
2002, we entered into a Letter of Intent that, among other things, would resolve
this litigation if the transactions contemplated by the Letter of Intent are
completed. See Subsequent Events.
During June 2000, we entered into various agreements with Par Chadha, our
former CEO and Chairman, which, among other matters, provides for payments of
$250 thousand per year for three years of consulting services and loans by us
for the exercise of previously granted options to acquire 58,925 options at
prices varying from $140.60 to $985.00 per share. As the members of our Board of
Directors at the time of his resignation ceased to represent more than 50% of
the Board in October 2000, all payments for consulting services were accelerated
and no future consulting services are required. During October 2000, Mr. Chadha
exercised 3,556 options, applying the $500 thousand accelerated payment to the
exercise. In addition, he exercised 25,369 options for which we were
contractually obligated to loan the $5.0 million due on the exercise. During
September 2001, Mr. Chadha notified us that he does not have any obligations
under the agreements. We have notified him that we do not agree with his
interpretation of his repayment obligations under the terms of the agreements.
During December 2001, we entered into an agreement whereby the
25,369-option exercise was rescinded. Mr. Chadha returned the 25,369 shares to
us for cancellation and we cancelled the receivable due from him and restored
the original option agreements. In June 2002, we filed with the Superior Court
of California, County of Los Angeles a Complaint for Declaratory Relief
regarding the interpretation of the agreement. Also in June Mr. Chadha filed a
lawsuit against us in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles,
seeking declaratory relief with respect to the interpretation of his separation
agreement and in addition, alleging breach of contract with respect to his
option exercise rights and fraud in connection with his rescission agreement.
Should Mr. Chadha prevail in Court, in addition to any other relief that may be
granted, we may be required to issue him 58,925 shares of our stock for no
consideration, or pay him cash damages, which he alleges to be in excess of $4
million.
In April 2002, our former Chairman and CEO, Dr. Xin Cheng, filed a claim in
arbitration seeking, among other things, payment of $500 thousand and
acceleration of the vesting of options pursuant to alleged contractual
obligations of our Sorrento subsidiary. The arbitrator has issued a decision
favorable to Dr. Cheng, and having exhausted our legal remedies, we have paid
Dr. Cheng $610 thousand in full satisfaction of the arbitration award.
In addition, claims in arbitration have been filed by two of our former
financial officers and employees who worked in our Santa Monica office, which
has now been closed, alleging that their resignations in May 2002 were for "good
reason" as defined in their employment agreements, all of which were to expire
on May 22, 2002. We are disputing these claims. The aggregate amount of these
claims is in excess of $930 thousand.
We have also filed a lawsuit against United Pan Europe Communications,
N.V., one of our customers and a related party to one of Sorrento's Series A
shareholders, in connection with a past due receivable in the amount of $1.6
million for equipment shipped in 2000. The defendant has filed for protection
under the federal bankruptcy laws, and we have agreed, pursuant to the
restructuring plan announced on December 10, 2002 and described more fully
below, to a resolution of this dispute. See Concentration of Credit Risk.
We have also been sued by a former officer of our Sorrento subsidiary
alleging breach of a consulting agreement we entered into with him in March
2002, following his resignation "for good reason" as defined in his employment
agreement. He is seeking acceleration of consulting fees due to him under his
consulting agreement in the amount of $229 thousand. We feel these claims are
without merit and plan to vigorously defend the claims.
From time to time, we are involved in various other legal proceedings and
claims incidental to the conduct of our business. Although it is impossible to
predict the outcome of any outstanding legal proceedings, we believe that such
legal
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proceedings and claims, individually and in the aggregate, are not likely to
have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash
flows.
NASDAQ Listing Issues
On August 7, 2002, we were told by Nasdaq that we were not in compliance
with the National Market's listing maintenance standard for minimum bid price.
We cured this deficiency by means of a 1 for 20 reverse stock split that became
effective on October 28, 2002, and were notified by Nasdaq staff on November 11,
2002, that we now comply with this standard.
On November 1, 2002, we were told by Nasdaq that we were not in compliance
with the National Market's listing maintenance standard for market
capitalization. The increase in our stock price following the reverse stock
split cured this deficiency and we were notified by Nasdaq on November 5, 2002,
that we now comply with this standard.
On September 18, 2002, we were told by Nasdaq that we did not comply with
the National Market's listing maintenance standard for minimum shareholders'
equity of $10 million. On October 24, 2002, following our submission of a plan
to come back into compliance with this standard that contemplated an agreement
with our debenture holders and our Sorrento subsidiary's Series A shareholders
to restructure the capital of both companies, Nasdaq staff gave us an extension
of time until December 9, 2002 to file a definitive agreement relating to the
restructuring, and until January 8, 2003 to complete implementation of the plan.
We executed a Letter of Intent to complete a capital restructuring that, if
consummated, would bring us back into compliance with the shareholders' equity
standard on December 10, 2002 and submitted the plan to Nasdaq staff on that
date, pursuant to a one day extension of the prior December 9, 2002 deadline. In
our submission, we requested additional time to implement the plan. There can be
no assurance, however, that Nasdaq will grant the requested extension. If we are
not successful in completing our capital restructuring on a timely basis or
otherwise, and ultimately are delisted from Nasdaq, our ability to secure future
funding may be severely impacted and there could be a material adverse effect on
our financial condition. In addition, the delisting from Nasdaq would constitute
a triggering event that would allow our debenture holders to request accelerated
payment of their debentures at 125% of the face value. If such a request were to
be made, we would not have the financial resources to repay the debentures, thus
resulting in a default under the debenture agreement.
Contingent Liabilities
One of our component suppliers is contending that our efforts to reschedule
shipments of certain components constitutes an anticipatory breach of the
purchase order by which the components were ordered, and has informed us that
they believe they are entitled to a cancellation fee which approximates $2.3
million, almost the full contract price of the goods, none of which have as yet
been shipped. We do not believe that our supplier can support the amount of the
alleged cancellation fee, and we are trying to work out a business solution to
the dispute that may involve the purchase of additional components. Our supplier
has threatened litigation if the dispute is not satisfactorily resolved and
while we believe that our defenses to both liability and damages are strong,
we can give no assurance that our position in such litigation would prevail.
In the merger agreement between our predecessor corporation and Sync
Research, we agreed to indemnify and hold our former subsidiary, Entrada,
harmless against any liability arising after the merger in connection with the
termination of a certain pension plan previously maintained by Entrada. In the
third quarter, we were advised by a consultant retained by us and by the
successor corporation to the entity from whom we originally purchased the
company that became Entrada that the cost of termination of the pension plan in
question is in excess of $3 million. While we do not believe that we are liable
for this cost, it is possible that the successor corporation, which has been
funding the pension plan since 1996, may seek a substantial contribution from us
towards this liability.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)--(Continued)
Subsequent Events
Capital Restructuring Agreement in Principle
On December 10, 2002, we entered into a letter of intent with holders of
51.2% of the principal amount of our senior convertible debentures and 50.5% of
the liquidation preference of the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock of our
optical networking subsidiary. The letter of intent and associated term sheet
contemplate an exchange of the debentures and the Series A preferred stock at a
closing into shares of our common stock and $12.5 million of new 7.5% secured
convertible debentures. Certain holders of the Series A preferred would also
receive additional new debentures of up to $950 thousand to pay certain legal
fees. The exchange proposed in the letter of intent and the term sheet is
contingent upon satisfaction of the terms and conditions described in the letter
of intent.
The letter of intent and the term sheet contemplate the execution of
definitive agreements that would provide for, among other things, that the
holders of the Series A preferred stock and the debentures would receive 57.5%
and 42.5%, respectively, of the common stock and the new debentures to be issued
to them in the exchange, with the amounts to be received by each holder to be
based upon such holder's respective ownership percentage of the Series A
preferred stock and the debentures. The common stock and the shares of common
stock issuable upon conversion of the new debentures would represent 87.5% of
our common stock on a diluted basis. "Diluted basis" means the total number of
shares of common stock issued and outstanding immediately after the closing,
after giving effect to (i) the exchange and the then issuance of common stock,
(ii) the common stock issuable upon conversion of the new debentures and (iii)
the exercise of warrants to be issued to existing shareholders in connection
with the exchange, but without giving effect to (a) shares issuable upon
exercise of new employee stock options, (b) the shares issuable upon conversion
of the up to $950 thousand of new debentures to be issued in connection with the
payment of certain legal fees and (c) the exercise of any existing employee
options, all of which currently have exercise prices above the market price of
our common stock and will be listed on a schedule to the exchange agreement.
In connection with the negotiations leading up to the restructuring
agreement in principle, we estimated the proceeds from the sale of our real
estate holdings to be approximately $5.3 million.
As of the closing, holders of our outstanding common stock immediately
before the date of the closing would own 7.5% of the common stock on a diluted
basis. In addition, holders of the outstanding common stock would receive
warrants to acquire common stock that, in the aggregate, totals 5% on a diluted
basis for a cash exercise price equal to 110% of the volume-weighted average
market price of our common stock for the ten trading days ending on the third
trading day prior to the closing date. Such volume-weighted average market price
is known in the term sheet as the reference price. We would establish a record
date not more than ten business days prior to the closing to determine the
specific holders of our common stock who will be entitled to receive the
warrants. The warrants would be exercisable at any time prior to August 2, 2007.
We may repurchase the warrants for a nominal price, upon 30 days prior notice,
at any time after the volume-weighted average market price of our common stock
for any ten consecutive trading days equals or exceeds 150% of the exercise
price.
The term sheet also contemplates that our Board of Directors will adopt a
new employee incentive stock option plan under which options to acquire up to
15% of our common stock on a diluted basis would be available for persons
employed by us or any of our subsidiaries on or after December 9, 2002. Up to
half of the employee stock options would be issued at or promptly following the
closing of the restructuring at the then-current market price, but in any event
not less than 90% of the reference price as defined above, and the remaining new
employee stock options would be issuable from time to time in such amounts and
at such prices as approved by the Board of the Directors after the closing.
The new debentures would mature on August 2, 2007 and would be convertible
at any time at the option of the holder at a conversion price equal to the
reference price into shares of our common stock. However, the number of shares
issuable upon conversion of the new debentures on a diluted basis as of the
closing cannot represent less than 10% nor more than 30% of the common stock to
be issued to the Series A and debenture holders and the shares of common stock
issuable upon conversion of the new debentures (that is, the conversion price
would be subject to a collar). Subject to certain limits, interest on the new
debentures may be paid, at our option, either in cash, additional new debentures
or our common stock.
The new debentures would include covenants restricting our ability to incur
senior or subordinated debt or preferred stock other than $5 million in lease or
equipment financing and a $5 million revolving credit facility (up to $10
million with
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certain consents), as well as other standard covenants and protective
provisions. At any time prior to the maturity date, we may redeem for cash on a
pro rata basis some or all of the new debentures at par, plus accrued interest.
Until one year after the closing and subject to certain exceptions,
exchanging holders of debentures and Series A preferred stock who continue to
hold common stock received in the exchange and new debentures will be entitled
to certain weighted average anti-dilution protection for such continued holdings
with respect to certain additional issuances of our common stock. In addition,
if we are required to issue shares of common stock upon the exercise of any
right, option or warrant to purchase common stock that was issued prior to the
closing and was not listed on the option schedule to the exchange agreement,
then we will issue additional shares of common stock to the exchanging holders,
and will adjust the conversion price of the new debentures sufficient to offset
the dilutive impact of such issuances.
Certain Series A holders may request, on or before the closing, that we
appoint one new director to our Board of Directors. Certain debenture holders
may also request, on or before the closing, that we appoint one new director to
our Board of Directors. The new director(s) would continue in office until the
next regularly scheduled annual meeting of our shareholders and shall be
nominated for re-election at such meeting.
Holders of the debentures and the Series A preferred stock participating in
the exchange will execute exit consents, effective upon the closing, by which
the rights arising under the debentures and the Series A preferred stock,
respectively, will be changed, amended or modified with respect to covenants,
rights, obligations or provisions associated with any agreements that may govern
the debentures and the Series A preferred stock. Upon the closing and subject to
consideration of tax issues, our subsidiaries would be merged with and into us.
In addition, we would reincorporate in Delaware or another state satisfactory to
us and certain debenture and Series A holders. As a result of the execution of
the letter of intent, we, SNI and certain Series A holders have agreed to stay
all Delaware litigation relating to the Series A preferred stock.
The consummation of the exchange and the other matters contemplated by the
letter of intent and the term sheet is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of
numerous conditions, including but not limited to, the execution of the
definitive agreements, satisfactory completion of due diligence by the holders
of the debentures and the Series A preferred stock, and the closing occurring by
March 28, 2003, or by such later date as consented to by the holders of the
debentures and the Series A preferred stock. In addition, other than in the case
of alternative 3 in the next paragraph below, such consummation will also
require approval by our shareholders and the effectiveness of a registration
statement registering the securities issuable in connection with the exchange
(or upon conversion thereof).
The term sheet also includes a "timeline of critical events" that
constitutes additional terms and conditions of the proposed exchange and the
closing. In addition, consummation of the exchange requires the consent of the
holders of the debentures and the Series A preferred stock under one of the
following three alternatives: 1) the written acceptance by the holders of all of
the debentures and the Series A preferred stock; 2) the written acceptance and
subsequent confirmation by the holders of all of the Series A preferred stock
and the holders of at least 90% of the principal amount of the debentures, that
those holders of the debentures who have not consented to the exchange will be
bound by the debentures as amended by the exit consents and that the debentures
will be paid at maturity only in our common stock; or 3) the written acceptance
by at least two-thirds (2/3) of those holders of Series A preferred stock that
actually vote to accept or reject the exchange, and the written acceptance by at
least 50% of the holders of debentures that actually vote to accept or reject
the exchange and two-thirds (2/3) in dollar amount of the debentures held by
those holders of the debentures that actually vote to accept or reject the
exchange, in which case we and our optical networking subsidiary would seek
orders by a court of competent jurisdiction binding all non-consenting holders
to the exchange and compelling them to accept the exchange consideration in
satisfaction of all claims and interests represented by the Series A preferred
stock and the debentures.
We have agreed to pay up to $320 thousand in consent fees to holders of the
debentures who, by January 9, 2003, waive certain events of default and interest
payments and agree to forebear from enforcing any right or remedy until the
closing pursuant to a consent and waiver. We need the consent of at least
two-thirds of the outstanding debentures to waive a default under the
debenture agreement. If we do not gain the necessary consents, we would be
required to make the full interest payment of approximately $785 thousand. If
we do not make this interest payment, an acceleration of the debentures could
be triggered, requiring us to repay 125% of the face amount of the debentures.
We do not currently have the financial resources to make such a repayment.
If this restructuring is successful it will result in a one-time interest
expense charge of approximately $32 million in the quarter. In addition, the
restructuring will result in a change in control as defined by section 382 of
the internal revenue code and will result in limiting the availability of our
net operating loss carry forwards.
While we are working to complete the restructuring plan and consummate the
exchange, our ability to do so is not certain, and depends on many factors,
including but not limited to our ability to successfully negotiate and execute a
definitive agreement, satisfy or obtain waivers with regard to the many
conditions that will be incorporated in the definitive agreement, obtain the
requisite consents from the debenture holders and Series A shareholders, pay the
substantial legal costs associated with the restructuring from existing capital
resources, and raise additional capital in a timely manner. If we are not able
to carry out the restructuring plan embodied in the letter of intent, we will
have to explore other alternatives on an expedited basis. There can be no
assurance, however, that we will be able to find an acceptable alternative.
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Sale of DIGI Stock
Subsequent to the end of our third quarter, we sold one-half of our
holdings in DIGI for $3.10 per share, the closing market price of the stock on
December 9, 2002. The purchaser of the stock was DIGI, itself. The sale
proceeds, in the amount of $3.6 million, were deposited on December 13, 2002.
The closing price of DIGI stock on October 31, 2002 was $2.03 per share and is
the price used to reflect the valuation of our marketable securities in DIGI as
of that date.
Investment in Strategic partner
On November 12, 2002, as part of a strategic relationship, we purchased $5
million of UFO Communications, Inc. Series B preferred stock. UFO provides
enterprise broadband optical communications services in major metropolitan
areas. UFO currently operates metropolitan optical networks in San Francisco
and Chicago. We have already supplied optical networking equipment for these
markets.
UFO's approach to broadband services is based upon a partnership with one
of the nation's largest broadband communications companies, through which it has
access to extensive fiber optic infrastructure in 13 major metropolitan areas in
the US. This partnership allows UFO to expand services without the requirement
to build a costly fiber optic infrastructure before services can be deployed.
UFO and its broadband infrastructure partner have selected our optical
networking subsidiary as the exclusive supplier of dense wavelength division
multiplexing, DWDM, and coarse wavelength division multiplexing, CWDM, equipment
for UFO services (currently planned to be offered in 13 major metropolitan
markets), and have executed 5-year strategic supply agreements with our
subsidiary. As part of the financing, UFO increased the size of its Board of
Directors to seven. We will have one seat on the expanded Board. In connection
with UFO's financing, UFO's broadband infrastructure partner placed $5.3 million
order with our subsidiary that will be used for UFO's initial expansion in the
Los Angeles and Dallas metropolitan networks.
Concentration Of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject us to concentrations of
credit risk consist primarily of temporary cash investments and trade
receivables. We place our temporary cash investments with high credit financial
institutions. At times such amounts may exceed the F.D.I.C. limits. We limit the
amount of credit exposure by reviewing the financial strength and credit risks
of the investments and financial institutions that we place its cash
investments. Such investments and placements may include governmental or
associated agency notes or bonds, liquid money market investments with high
credit ratings and major national or regional banks with excellent credit
history and ratings. To date our risks in these investments have been minimal.
Although we are directly affected by the economic well being of significant
customers listed in the following tables, management does not believe that
significant credit risk exists at October 31, 2002. We perform ongoing
evaluations of our customers and require letters of credit or other collateral
arrangements as we deem appropriate. Accordingly, trade credit losses have not
been significant. Our reserve for bad debts is reviewed on a quarterly basis
with our outside auditors in order to evaluate our potential trade losses on
overdue accounts. We believe that at the end of October 31, 2002 our reserve for
bad debts is adequate to cover potential write-downs or write-offs of existing
accounts receivable. We have sued three customers with overdue accounts. One
customer (UPC), whose parent is an investor in our subsidiary, has filed for
Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and has offered to return equipment that it no
longer needs. We have agreed to accept the return of equipment along with
payment for the equipment not returned. The outstanding receivable with this
customer totals approximately $1.6 million and we have reserved in past periods
approximately $1.1 million for a potential write-down.
The following data shows the customers accounting for more than 10% of net
consolidated receivables:
October 31 January 31,
2002 2002
---- ----
Customer A 22.8% 13.9%
Customer B 22.5% 19.8%
Customer C 20.0% 0.0%
Customer D 8.7% 24.7%
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SORRENTO NETWORKS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)--(Continued)
The following data shows the customers accounting for more than 10% of net
consolidated sales:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
October 31, October 31,
----------- -----------
2002 2001 2002 2001
---- ---- ---- ----
Customer A 28.0% 0.0% 10.1% 0.0%
Customer B 21.0% 32.5% 21.9% 19.3%
Customer C 20.9% 3.5% 16.3% 12.1%
Customer D 9.2% 7.8% 15.1% 15.2%
Segment Information
Sorrento Meret
Networks Optical Other Total
-------- ------- --------- ---------
Three months ended October 31, 2002
Net sales $ 5,151 $ 590 $ - $ 5,741
Intersegment sales - (216) - (216)
-------- ------- ------- --------
Total net sales 5,151 374 - 5,525
Cost of sales 4,407 156 4,563
-------- ------- ------- --------
Gross profit 744 218 - 962
-------- ------- ------- --------
Operating (loss) (4,280) (322) (690) (5,292)
Depreciation & amortization expense 813 311 24 1,148
Valuation allowance additions (333) (860) - (1,193)
Capital asset additions (disposals) 766 18 - 784
Total assets 33,205 5,784 19,008 57,997
Sorrento Meret
Networks Optical Other Total
-------- ------- --------- ---------
Three months ended October 31, 2001
Net sales $ 8,707 $ 1,359 $ - $ 10,066
Intersegment sales - - - -
-------- ------- ------- --------
Total net sales 8,707 1,359 - 10,066
Cost of sales 7,959 786 - 8,745
-------- ------- ------- --------
Gross profit 748 573 - 1,321
-------- ------- ------- --------
Operating income (loss) (8,831) 170 (3,985) (12,646)
Depreciation & amortization expense 101 135 26 262
Valuation allowance additions 2,613 82 2,700 5,395
Capital asset additions (disposals) 312 5 - 317
Total assets 46,470 7,733 44,177 98,380
Sorrento Meret
Networks Optical Other Total
-------- ------- --------- ---------
Nine months ended October 31, 2002
Net sales $ 14,491 $ 2,533 $ - $ 17,024
Intersegment sales - (297) (297)
-------- ------- ------- --------
Total net sales 14,491 2,236 - 16,727
Cost of sales 14,397 2,180 - 16,577
-------- ------- ------- --------
Gross profit 94 56 - 150
-------- ------- ------- --------
Operating (loss) (22,122) (1,263) (2,848) (26,233)
Depreciation & amortization expense 2,386 573 79 3,038
Valuation allowance additions 2,638 189 - 2,827
Capital asset additions (disposals) 1,927 75 70 2,072
Total assets 33,205 5,784 19,008 57,997
Sorrento Meret
Networks Optical Other Total
-------- ------- --------- ---------
Nine months ended October 31, 2001
Net sales $ 28,593 $ 3,968 $ - $ 32,561
Intersegment sales - - - -
-------- ------- ------- --------
Total net sales 28,593 3,968 - 32,561
Cost of sales 22,570 2,445 25,015
-------- ------- ------- --------
Gross profit 6,023 1,523 - 7,546
-------- ------- ------- --------
Operating income (loss) (22,401) 417 (5,947) (27,931)
Depreciation & amortization expense 1,314 407 189 1,910
Valuation allowance additions 4,672 329 3,200 8,201
Capital asset additions (disposals) 3,061 16 61 3,138
Total assets 46,470 7,733 44,177 98,380
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations.
Certain statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q,
including, without limitation, statements containing the words "believes",
"anticipates", "estimates", "expects", and words of similar import constitute
"forward-looking statement" within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations should be read in conjunction with the consolidated unaudited
financial statements and related notes thereto. Further reference should be made
to our Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2002, including the consolidated
audited financial statements and notes thereto.
The results of operations reflect our activities and our wholly owned
subsidiaries; this consolidated group is referred to individually and
collectively as "We" and "Our".
Forward-Looking Statements--Cautionary Statement
All statements other than statements of historical fact contained in this
Form 10-Q, in our future filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, in
our press releases and in our oral statements made with the approval of an
authorized executive officer are forward-looking statements. Words such as
"propose," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "plan","intend,"
"may," "should", "could," "will" and similar expressions are intended to
identify such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are
made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Although we believe that our expectations reflected in these
forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, such statements
involve risk and uncertainties and no assurance can be given that actual results
will be consistent with these forward-looking statements. Important factors that
could cause actual results to differ materially from those forward-looking
statements include without limitation: (1) Our ability to execute and consummate
a definitive agreement with our Series A preferred stockholders and debenture
holders for a capital restructuring; (2) Our ability to fund our operations
until such time that revenue and orders improve, including its ability to raise
additional equity or debt financing; (3) Our ability to come into compliance
with Nasdaq listing requirements within the timeframe required by Nasdaq; (4)
unanticipated technical problems relating to our products; (5) Our ability, or
lack thereof, to make, market and sell optical networking products that meet
with market approval and acceptance; (6) the greater financial, technical and
other resources of our many, larger competitors in the marketplace for optical
networking products; (7) changed market conditions, new business opportunities
or other factors that might affect our decisions as to the best interests of
our shareholders; (8) other risks detailed from time to time in our reports
filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
We wish to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such
forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. Such
statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause
actual results to differ materially from historical earnings and those presently
anticipated or projected. We specifically decline any obligation to publicly
release the result of any revisions, which may be made to any forward-looking
statements to reflect anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances
occurring after the date of such statements, or to update the reasons why actual
results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements.
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Results of Operations/Comparison of the Quarters and Nine Months ended
October 31, 2002 and 2001.
Net sales. Our consolidated net sales decreased $4.6 million, or 46%, to
$5.5 million for the quarter ended October 31, 2002 compared to net sales of
$10.1 million for the quarter ended October 31, 2001. Net sales for Sorrento
Networks Inc. ("SNI"), our primary operating subsidiary, decreased $3.5 million,
or 41%, to $5.2 million for the quarter ended October 31, 2002 as compared to
net sales of $8.7 million for the quarter ended October 31, 2001. During the
nine months ended October 31, 2002 our net sales decreased to $16.7 million from
$32.6 million for the comparable nine months ended October 31, 2001, a decline
of 49%. This decrease in net sales is comprised of a $14.1 million decline in
SNI sales and a $1.8 million decline in Meret sales reflecting the continued
weak telecommunications industry volumes. In the third quarter of fiscal year
2003, we received orders that totaled approximately $13.4 million. As a result,
we expect to see an increase in revenue shipments for the fourth quarter of
fiscal 2003 and the first quarter of fiscal 2004.
Gross profit. Cost of sales consists principally of the costs of
components, subcontract assembly from outside manufacturers, and in-house system
integration, quality control, final testing and configuration costs.
Consolidated gross profit was $962 thousand for the quarter ended October 31,
2002 compared to $1.3 million for the quarter ended October 31, 2001. The
consolidated gross profit of $150 thousand for the nine months ended October 31,
2002 is $7.4 million lower than the $7.5 million gross profit for the nine
months ended October 31, 2001. The significant decrease in gross profit relates
to reserves taken in the second quarter against the book value of our inventory
and the decline in market prices of many components held in inventory, as well
as the write-down of obsolete and slow-moving inventories. A $4.0 million
reserve, $3.0 million at Sorrento and $1.0 million at Meret, was taken to cover
this reduction in value. This decrease also reflects the higher fixed
manufacturing overheard in our cost of shipments as a result of the lower
revenue volume.
Selling and marketing. Selling and marketing expenses consist primarily of
employee compensation and related costs, commissions to sales representatives,
tradeshow expenses and travel expenses. Selling and marketing expenses decreased
by $1.7 million to $2.4 million, or 44% of net sales, for the quarter ended
October 31, 2002 from $4.1 million, or 41% of net sales, for the quarter ended
October 31, 2001. The decline was primarily the result of cost reduction efforts
implemented and lower revenue volume for the quarter. For the nine months ended
October 31, 2002, our sales expenses decreased $2.7 million to $9.5 million, or
57% of net sales, compared to $12.2 million, or 38% of net sales, in the nine
months ended October 31, 2001. The decline was primarily the result of cost
reduction in both our U.S and foreign sales offices and lower revenue volume.
Engineering, research and development. Engineering, research and
development expenses consist primarily of compensation related costs for
engineering personnel, facilities costs and materials used in the design,
development and support of our technologies. All research and development costs
are expensed as incurred. Our consolidated engineering, research and development
expenses decreased by $1.5 million to $2.0 million, or 37% of net sales, for the
quarter ended October 31, 2002 from $3.5 million, or 35% of net sales, for the
quarter ended October 31, 2001. The decline was attributed to lower product
development material and personnel related costs reflecting management's planned
reduction in operating expense levels. For the nine months ended October 31,
2002, engineering, research and development expenses decreased by $3.3 million
to $6.9 million, or 42% of net sales, from $10.2 million, or 32% of net sales,
for the nine months ended October 312, 2001. The decrease reflects management's
planned reduction in operating expenses as well as a reduction in employee
relocation and travel expenses.
General and administrative. General and administrative expenses consist
primarily of employee compensation and related costs, legal and accounting fees,
public company costs and occupancy costs. Consolidated general and
administrative expenses decreased by $1.8 million to $1.6 million, or 29% of net
sales, for the quarter ended October 31, 2002 from $3.4 million, or 34% of net
sales, for the quarter ended October 31, 2001. For the nine months ended October
31, 2002, general and administrative expenses decreased by $17 thousand to $9.4
million, or 57% of net sales, compared to $9.4 million, or 29% of net sales, in
the nine months ended October 31, 2001. The decrease reflected by management's
planned reduction in operating expenses was partially offset by reserves taken
in the second quarter for uncollectable receivable accounts and legal fees
relating to our cost reduction efforts, both domestically and internationally.
See discussion under Concentration of Credit Risk above.
Our reserve for bad debts totals $3.2 million and relates primarily to
three delinquent accounts. We have filed suit against all three of these
customers and expect to continue collection efforts to secure payment and/or
return of the equipment. These three customers account for approximately $4
million in accounts receivable, all of which is aged greater than 180 days, and
account for 61% of all aged accounts over 60 days.
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We believe our relationships with trade creditors are satisfactory other
than our dispute with one creditor as discussed under Contingent Liabilities.
Our legal expenses for the quarter totaled $117 thousand and for the nine
month period was $1.3 million. This compares to $291 thousand and $673 thousand
in legal expenses for the same periods in the prior years respectively.
We evaluate on an ongoing basis the compensation and incentive plans for
our executives, officers and key employees. Programs are implemented as deemed
necessary or beneficial in order to retain, attract or motivate our key
personnel. Our compensation and incentive programs are reviewed and approved by
both the Compensation Committee and the Board of Directors, and are primarily
administered by the Board, the Compensation Committee, or as delegated by them.
Other income (expenses). Other expenses from continuing operations was $1.6
million in expenses for the quarter ended October 31, 2002 as compared to
expense of $3.3 million for the comparable quarter last year. The current year
quarter expense is primarily comprised of $1.5 million of costs associated with
our convertible debentures. During the nine months ended October 31, 2002 other
income increased to $7.5 million of income from expenses of $4.7 million for the
comparable nine months last year. The current nine-month period includes an
$11.7 million gain on the sale of marketable securities as a result of the sale
of 3,396,221 shares of NETsilicon, Inc common stock to Digi International, Inc.
for $13.6 million in cash. The remaining shares of NETsilicon common stock were
exchanged for Digi International common stock and are accounted for under
marketable securities. We obtained 2,324,683 shares of Digi common stock on the
exchange. This gain was partially offset by $2.6 million of costs associated
with our convertible debentures.
Income taxes. There was no provision for income taxes for the quarters and
nine months ended October 31, 2002 and 2001. We have carry forward domestic
federal net operating losses, which may be available, in part, to reduce future
taxable income in the United States. However, due to potential adjustments to
the net operating loss carry forwards as provided by the Internal Revenue Code
with respect to future ownership changes, future availability of the tax
benefits is not assured. In addition, we provided a valuation allowance in full
for our deferred tax assets, as it is our opinion that it is more likely than
not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
Our prior management did not file our tax returns for over six years. We had
losses during each of these years and do not believe there is a tax liability
for any of them, other than a nominal penalty for failure to file a return. We
are in the process of preparing and filing all of our delinquent tax returns.
Sorrento Networks, Inc.
Net sales. Net sales for SNI decreased by $3.5 million, or 41%, to $5.2
million for the three months ended October 31, 2002 from $8.7 million for the
same comparable quarter last year. During the three months ended October 31,
2002 we shipped product to twelve customers of which four customers represented
a combined 79% of our net sales. During the quarter ended October 31, 2001, we
shipped product to fourteen customers of which four customers represented a
combined 80% of our net sales. For the nine-month period ended October 31, 2002,
sales decreased by $14.1 million, or 50%, to $14.5 million from $28.6 million
for the same comparable period last year. During the nine months ended October
31, 2002, we shipped product to twelve customers, of which five represented a
combined 71% of our net sales. During the nine months ended October 31, 2001, we
shipped product to eighteen customers of which four represent 60% of net sales.
We expect to continue experiencing significant fluctuations in our quarterly
revenues as a result of our long and variable sales cycle as well as our highly
concentrated customer base. Revenues continue to be negatively impacted by weak
telecommunication industry volumes. In the third quarter ended October 31, 2002,
we entered into an exclusive five year agreement with UFO, a seller of broadband
network services, and a five year exclusive agreement with UFO's national
strategic partner that requires all future equipment orders for metro DWDM
deployment to be ordered from SNI, contingent on certain terms and conditions.
During the third quarter of fiscal year 2003, we received orders under the
agreements for two metro city deployments that totaled approximately $5.3
million. We have shipped two metro deployments in the past with revenues that
have exceeded $4 million per city. The remaining nationwide expansion under the
current plans is for a total of nine additional major metro deployments, which
could be expanded in the future. See related discussion under Subsequent Events
regarding our investment in UFO Series B Preferred Stock.
Gross profit. Gross profit decreased by $4 thousand and $5.9 million,
respectively, for the quarter and nine months ended October 31, 2002. The
declines were due primarily to the increases in our obsolescence and inventory
value reserves taken in the second quarter and of a significantly higher fixed
manufacturing overhead in our cost of shipments for the quarter as a result of
the lower revenue volume. We have initiated cost cutting actions in production
due to the lower revenue
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volume and a continued slowdown in the capital expenditure spending throughout
the telecom industry. See our discussion under Gross Profit.
Selling and marketing. Selling and marketing expenses decreased by $1.7
million to $2.3 million, or 45% of net sales, for the quarter ended October 31,
2002 from $4.0 million, or 46% of net sales, for the same comparable quarter
last year. For the nine months ended October 31, 2002, selling and marketing
expenses decreased by $2.7 million to $9.2 million, or 64% of net sales,
compared to $11.9 million, or 42% of net sales, for the same comparable nine
months last year. The declines resulted from cost reduction programs initiated
by SNI and lower revenue volume for the quarter and nine-month period that
favorably impact the expenses associated with commissions paid to sales
personnel upon shipments. Sales and marketing expenses showed decreases in
travel expenses, advertising expenses and reductions in personnel.
Engineering, research and development. Engineering, research and
development expenses decreased by $1.6 million to $1.8 million, or 35% of net
sales, for the quarter ended October 31, 2002 from $3.4 million, or 39% of net
sales, for the same comparable quarter last year. For the nine months ended
October 31, 2002, engineering, research and development expenses decreased by
$3.6 million to $6.4 million, or 44% of net sales, compared to $10.0 million, or
35% of net sales, for the same period last year. The declines were the result of
our cost reduction programs and included decreases in engineering personnel,
employee relocation and recruiting expenses and reduction in material related
development expenses.
General and administrative. General and administrative expenses decreased
by $1.2 million to $759 thousand, or 15% of net sales, for the quarter ended
October 31, 2002 from $2.0 million, or 23% of net sales, for the comparable
quarter last year. The declines were the result of our cost reduction programs
and included decreases in general and administrative personnel, employee
relocation and recruiting expenses and general expenses. For the nine months
ended October 31, 2001, general and administrative expenses increased by $273
thousand to $6.2 million, or 43% of net sales, from $6.0 million, or 21% of net
sales, for the comparable nine months last year. The increase reflects higher
reserves for receivable accounts and legal fees relating to our cost reduction
efforts both domestically and internationally.
Deferred and other stock compensation. Deferred and other stock
compensation for the quarters ended October 31, 2002 and 2001 includes $62
thousand and $157 thousand of amortization of deferred stock compensation and
$46 thousand and $45 thousand, respectively, of expenses resulting from the
amortization of the value of stock options granted to consultants. For the nine
months ended October 31, 2002 and 2001, deferred and other stock compensation
includes $187 thousand and $468 thousand of amortization of deferred stock
compensation and $136 thousand and $140 thousand, respectively, of expenses
resulting from the amortization of the value of stock options granted to
consultants. In connection with the grants of stock options with exercise prices
determined to be below the fair value of Sorrento's common stock on the date of
grant, Sorrento recorded deferred stock compensation of $2.6 million, which is
being amortized on an accelerated basis over the vesting period of the options.
Meret Optical Communications
Net sales. Net sales for Meret decreased to $590 thousand, or by 57%, of
which $216 thousand was inter-company sales, for the quarter ended October 31,
2002 from $1.4 million for the comparable quarter last year. For the nine months
ended October 31, 2002, net sales decreased to $2.5 million, or 44%, of which
$297 thousand was inter-company sales, from $4.0 million in the comparable
period last year. The reduction in sales volume reflects the continued weak
industry volumes.
Gross Profit. Gross profit decreased by $355 thousand and $1.5 million,
respectively, for the quarter and nine months ended August 31, 2002. These
declines were due primarily to the increases in our obsolescence reserves taken
in the second quarter and a higher fixed manufacturing overhead in our cost of
shipments for the quarter as a result of the lower revenue volume.
Selling and Marketing. Selling and marketing expenses decreased to $88
thousand, or 15% of net sales, for the quarter ended October 31, 2002 from $145
thousand, or 10% of net sales, for the comparable period last year. For the nine
months ended October 31, 2002, selling and marketing expenses decreased to $248
thousand, or 10% of net sales, from $365 thousand, or 9% of net sales, from the
comparable period last year. The decline during the quarter and nine months
ended October 31, 2002 compared to the same periods last year resulted from
reduced internal commissions. Commissionable sales were down significantly from
the three months and nine months ended October 31, 2001. This, combined with
changes in the commission structure, resulted in lower commission expense during
the current quarter.
Engineering, Research and Development. Engineering, research and
development expenses increased to $156 thousand, or 26% of net sales, for the
quarter ended October 31, 2002 from $86 thousand, or 6% of net sales, for the
comparable quarter last year. For the nine months ended October 31, 2002,
engineering, research and development expenses increased to $438 thousand, or
17% of net sales, from $254 thousand, or 7% of net sales, from the same
comparable period
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last year. The increase during the quarter and nine months ended October 31,
2002 results from the addition of four engineers to support the development of
new products and the enhancement of existing products.
General and Administrative. General and administrative expenses increased
to $82 thousand, or 14% of net sales, for the quarter ended October 31, 2002
from $79 thousand, or 6% of net sales, for the comparable quarter last year. For
the nine months ended October 31, 2002, general and administrative expenses
increased to $314 thousand, or 12% of net sales, from $208 thousand, or 5% of
net sales, for the same comparable period last year. The increase in general and
administrative expenses during the quarter and nine months ended October 31,
2002 consisted primarily of additions in the administration staff, costs
associated with upgrades in our business application software and costs incurred
to move the facilities to a new location.
Other operating expenses. Other operating expenses of $133 thousand and
$319 thousand for the quarter and nine months ended October 31, 2002 increased
$40 thousand compared to the comparable quarter and nine months last year. These
costs represent the amortization of purchased technology related to prior
acquisitions. The increase represents an adjustment made to record amortization
not previously recorded on purchased technology.
In August 2002, our former president of Meret left the Company. Pending the
results of a study being conducted by a management consultant to evaluate the
best alternatives for maximizing the value of Meret to us, he has not been
replaced.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
We finance our operations through a combination of internal funds,
investments and debt and equity financing. At October 31, 2002, our working
capital was a negative $29.8 million and included $13.7 million in cash and cash
equivalents and $4.7 million of investments in marketable securities. In
addition, as a result of the exercise of their right of redemption, $48.8
million of obligations to Series A shareholders were re-classified at year end
January 31, 2002 as a current liability rather than being classified as
mezzanine in our liability and owner's equity section of the balance sheet, as
was the case in the prior year. The redemption of Series A shares can only be
made through "legally available funds," which are in essence funds that would
normally be generated from SNI's profitable operations. SNI does not currently
have any "legally available funds," and we do not foresee availability of such
funds in the near future.
Our continuing operations used cash flows of $10.2 million during the nine
months ended October 31, 2002. During the nine months ended October 31, 2001,
continuing activities used cash flows of $33.0 million. The decrease in cash
flows used by operations resulted primarily from gains on the sale of marketable
securities and a increase in our accounts receivable, offset by decreases in
inventory and accounts payable. For the third quarter ended October 31, 2002 the
use of cash by entity was as follows: At the corporate level, we used $1.6
million; our real estate holding subsidiary, Sorrento Valley Holdings Co., used
$24 thousand; Meret used $333 thousand; and SNI generated $1.2 million. Given
our limited amount of financial resources we cannot sustain negative cashflows
without substantial reductions in operating expenses and by raising additional
working capital. The reduction in operating expenses necessary to bring expenses
in line with current revenues could harm our ability to sustain out current
revenue volume, much less produce increased revenues in the future. However, our
ability to raise additional working capital is uncertain.
We have incurred significant losses and negative cash flows from operations
for the past two years. SNI, our principal operating subsidiary, has primarily
been the operating entity responsible for these losses and negative cash flows.
The losses have been generated as SNI continues to develop its technology,
marketing, sales and operations in its effort to become a major supplier of
metro and regional optical networks worldwide. We fund our operations primarily
through a combination of internal funds, investments, and debt and equity
financing. There can be no assurance that similar funding will be available in
the future. Moreover, as described in Legal Proceedings, SNI is currently
subject to an injunction prohibiting it from issuing more Series A shares or
incurring debt without the consent of holders of a majority of the Series A
shares. Further, with the downturn in the economic environment and decreases in
capital spending by telecom carriers, we believe our current and future revenues
could be negatively impacted. However, orders for the third quarter ended
October 31, 2002 were substantially higher than in past quarters during fiscal
2003 and we believe this upward trend could indicate a potential recovery from
the lingering downturn. In either case, future increases in working capital will
be required to both maintain and grow our business along with a continued and
substantial focus on reducing operating expenses. There can be no assurance that
our available cash, future funding or reductions in operating costs will be
sufficient to fund our operations in the future.
Our standard payment terms range from net 30 to net 90 days. Receivables
from international customers have frequently taken longer to collect. At the end
of October 31, 2002, our average sales days outstanding were approximately 124
days, an increase of 10 days as compared to the previous quarter ended July 31,
2002. For some of the customers of our optical networking products, payment is
required within 180 days from the date of shipment. In addition, the downturn in
the telecom market has impacted many of the telecom carriers ability to purchase
or pay for outstanding commitments within standard payment terms. There can be
no assurance that either current or future receivables will not be impacted
negatively by this economic environment. We increased our reserve for accounts
receivable to reflect the uncertainty of payment from certain customers that
have failed to meet their obligation under our standard payment terms. We
continue to pursue collection efforts on these accounts, but can give no
assurance that such collection efforts will be successful. Collecting our
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receivables is a primary source of funds for continuing operations and any
substantial delay in collection or substantial write-offs that are not covered
by our planned reserves could have a material adverse impact upon the
availability of cash to fund our operations. We make a concentrated effort to
evaluate the credit worthiness of customers before equipment is sold or shipped,
but we have suffered unanticipated losses in the past due to the rapid change in
certain customers' financial conditions. See related discussion under
Concentration of Credit Risks.
Our investing activities during the nine months ended October 31, 2002,
provided cash flows of $11.0 million. We purchased property and equipment of
$2.8 million and received $13.8 million on the sale of marketable securities and
other assets. During the nine months ended October 31, 2001, the investing
activities of our continuing operations used cash flows of $3.9 million. This
consisted primarily of $3.1 million in purchases of capital equipment and $603
thousand in other assets.
Our financing activities during the nine months ended October 31, 2002,
used cash flows of $1.3 million, which consisted primarily of repayment of debt.
During the nine months ended October 31, 2001, the financing activities of our
continuing operations provided cash flows of $40.3 million, which consisted
primarily of $29.7 million in net proceeds from a private placement for issuance
of our common stock, $861 thousand in proceeds from option and warrant
exercised, and $167 thousand in proceeds from long term debt offset by $129
thousand in repayment of short and long term debt.
In May 2002, our Meret subsidiary terminated its line of credit with Coast
Business Credit. This line of credit had been put in place in 1995 and was
secured by a collateral agreement against Meret's accounts receivables,
inventory and other assets. We are in dispute with Coast regarding interest
payments alleged by Coast to be due and owing from us. Coast has invoked alleged
contractual remedies to attach the payments allegedly due to Coast. Accordingly,
if Meret prevails, Coast will have to refund these payments, which approximate
$160 thousand.
During March 2000, SNI completed a private placement of 8,596,333 shares of
its Series A Convertible Preferred Stock to a group of investors receiving net
proceeds of approximately $46.6 million. Each share of our Sorrento subsidiary's
Series A Preferred Stock is convertible into one share of its common stock at
the option of the holder, may vote on an "as converted" basis except for
election of directors and has a liquidation preference of $5.45 per share. The
shares are automatically converted into SNI's common stock upon an underwritten
public offering by SNI with an aggregate offering price of at least $50 million.
Since SNI did not complete a $50 million public offering by March 1, 2001, the
holders of more than 50% of the then outstanding Series A shares had the right
to request in writing that our Sorrento subsidiary redeem them at the adjusted
liquidation preference. In April 2001, a majority of Series A Shareholders
exercised their right to request that SNI redeem the Series A Preferred Stock.
Such redemption can only be made, in whole or in part, out of funds of SNI
deemed to be lawfully available. SNI at the current time does not have such
funds, which would normally be generated from operating profits. Pursuant to the
Letter of Intent executed on December 10, 2002 in connection with the proposed
restructuring, the redemption requests would be withdrawn upon completion of the
restructuring plan. See Subsequent Events, above.
In September 2001, certain holders of SNI's Series A preferred stock
obtained a preliminary injunction from the Delaware Court of Chancery, which was
affirmed by the Delaware Supreme Court in January 2002. The injunction prohibits
SNI from issuing additional shares of Series A preferred stock and from
incurring debt without the consent of the holders of a majority of the
outstanding shares of Series A preferred stock. The Court of Chancery will
decide whether to make this injunction permanent at a trial that is not
currently scheduled. We cannot predict the outcome of that trial. The
prohibition against SNI, our principal operating subsidiary, issuing Series A
preferred stock and incurring debt, makes it difficult to fund SNI, as its
business operations require. We, however, do have the right to make such
capital contributions or incur debt to SNI to fund its operations as the Board
may deem necessary. During the quarter and nine months ended October 31, 2002
we made capital contributions that totaled $3.4 million and $12.5 million,
respectively, to SNI. Capital contributions do not increase our ownership
interest in SNI, but rather increase the basis of our ownership interest. The
Board has authorized capital contributions to be made when necessary to fund
the SNI operations, but there can be no assurance that the Board will continue
to authorize such contributions in the future should other funding methods
continue to be unavailable.
In August 2001, we completed a $32.2 million dollar convertible debenture
financing. The funds were to be used for general working capital and contained
certain provisions constituting events of default or allowing acceleration of
the due date of the debentures. In particular, if we should be delisted by
NASDAQ, fail to make a required interest payment or be proven to have
experienced an adverse material change in our financial condition, the debenture
holders could accelerate our obligation to repay the debentures. The failure to
repay the debentures upon request would then be an event of default allowing the
debenture holders to invoke legal remedies to compel such repayment. We would
not have sufficient funds to make this repayment. Holders of two-thirds of the
principal amount of the debentures have the right to waive any default that
might be incurred under the debenture agreement.
On September 18, 2002, we were told by Nasdaq that we did not comply with
the National Market's listing maintenance standard for minimum shareholders'
equity of $10 million. On October 24, 2002, following our submission of
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a plan to come back into compliance with this standard that contemplated an
agreement with our debenture holders and our Sorrento subsidiary's Series A
shareholders to restructure the capital of both companies, Nasdaq staff gave us
an extension of time until December 9, 2002 to file a definitive agreement
relating to the restructuring, and until January 8, 2003 to complete
implementation of the plan.
We executed a Letter of Intent on December 10, 2002, that contemplates a
capital restructuring that will bring us back into compliance with the
shareholders' equity standard, and submitted the plan to Nasdaq staff on that
date, pursuant to a one day extension of the prior December 9, 2002 deadline. In
our submission, we have requested additional time to implement the plan. There
can be no assurance, however, that Nasdaq will grant the requested extension.
Even if the requested extension is granted, there can be no assurance that
the definitive agreements contemplated by the Letter of Intent will be executed
by the requisite percentages of our debenture holders and our Sorrento
subsidiary's Series A shareholders, or that we will be able to obtain
shareholder approval and satisfy the other conditions necessary to implement it.
There can be no assurance that we will be able to consummate the restructuring
within the time frame required by Nasdaq in order to prevent delisting. See
discussion in Subsequent Events.
If the Nasdaq staff does not grant the requested extension, and recommends
that we be delisted, we can appeal, but may not have the time available to
complete the restructuring plan before delisting becomes effective. The cost of
implementing the plan is substantial and puts further pressure on us to reduce
expenses in other areas or obtain future financing at an accelerated basis.
Even if we are successful in consummating our planned capital restructuring, we
will not have sufficient cash resources to fund our continuing operations during
the next twelve months unless we are also successful in raising additional
equity or debt financing. In addition, if we are not able to consummate our
capital restructuring, we will not be able to repay our convertible debentures
if our payment obligation is accelerated as a result of our delisting from
Nasdaq, failure to make any periodic interest payments or otherwise, in the
absence of additional financing.
Even if our debenture repayment obligations are not accelerated, our future
capital requirements may vary materially from those now planned including the
need for additional working capital to accommodate planned growth, hiring and
infrastructure needs. There can be no assurances that such financing will be
available or that, if available, it can be obtained on terms favorable to us
and our shareholders.
We are in the process of a restructuring and are seeking the consent of our
debenture holders to forego the interest payment due to them on January 2, 2003.
In lieu of the interest due on the debentures, a consent fee would be paid based
upon their agreement to participate in the restructuring. The consent fee totals
$320 thousand and would be distributed pro rata among the participants that
agreed to the restructuring plan. We need the consent of at least two-thirds of
the outstanding debentures to waive a default under the debenture agreement. If
we do not gain the necessary consents, we would be required to make the full
interest payment of approximately $785 thousand. If we do not make this interest
payment, an acceleration of the debentures could be triggered, requiring us to
repay 125% of the face amount of the debentures. We do not currently have the
financial resources to make such a repayment.
In addition, the Letter of Intent and related term sheet regarding our
proposed capital restructuring contemplates that the definitive agreements will
provide that, if the plan receives the written acceptance by at least two-thirds
(2/3) of those holders of Series A preferred stock that actually vote to accept
or reject the exchange, and the written acceptance by at least 50% of the
holders of debentures that actually vote to accept or reject the exchange and
two-thirds (2/3) in the dollar amount of the debentures held by those holders of
the debentures that actually vote to accept or reject the exchange, we and SNI
would seek orders by a court of competent jurisdiction binding all
non-consenting holders to the exchange and compelling then to accept the
exchange consideration in satisfaction of all claims and interests represented
by the Series A preferred stock and the debentures.
We continue to evaluate opportunities that may add value in the future,
including but not limited to strategic partnerships, joint venture agreements
and discussions with other participants in and outside of our market segment. We
evaluate such opportunities on the basis of possible increased penetration into
our metro and regional markets, potential value driven investments in us and
other criteria that may be beneficial to our shareholders and us.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of
operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been
prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make
estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities,
revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and
liabilities. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those
related to our valuation of inventory and our allowance for uncollectable
accounts receivable. We base our estimates on historical experience and on
various other assumptions that are
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believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the
basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities
that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may materially
differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. We
believe the following critical accounting policies affect our more significant
judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial
statements:
o Inventory is evaluated on a continual basis and management must make
estimates about the future customer demand for our products, taking
into account both the economic conditions and growth potential of our
customers. Reserve adjustments are made based on management's estimate
of future sales value, if any, of specific inventory items. Reserve
adjustments are made for the difference between the cost of the
inventory and the estimated market value and charged to operations in
the period in which the facts that give rise to the adjustments become
known. A misinterpretation or misunderstanding of these conditions or
uncertainty in the future outlook of our industry or the economy, or
the failure to estimate correctly, could result in inventory losses in
excess of the provisions determined to be appropriate at the time of
the balance sheet.
o Accounts receivable balances are evaluated on a continual basis and
management regularly reviews the financial stability of individual
customers. This analysis involves a judgment of the customers' current
and projected financial condition and the positive or negative effects
of the current and projected industry outlook, as well as that of the
economy in general. Allowances are provided for potentially
uncollectable accounts based on management's estimate of the
collectability and the probability of default of customer accounts. If
the financial condition of a customer were to deteriorate, resulting
in an impairment of their ability to make payments, an additional
allowance may be required. Allowance adjustments are charged to
operations in the period in which the facts that give rise to the
adjustments become known. See discussion under Concentration of Credit
Risks and Liquidity and Capital Resources.
o Revenue is generally recognized when the products are shipped, all
substantial contractual obligations, if any, have been satisfied, and
the collections of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured.
Revenue from installation is recognized as the services are performed
to the extent of the direct costs incurred. To date, installation
revenue has not been material. Revenue from service obligations, if
any, is deferred and recognized over the life of the contract.
Inventory or demonstration equipment shipped to potential customers
for field trials is not recorded as revenue. We accrue for warranty
costs, sales returns and other allowances at the time of shipment.
Although our products contain a software component, the software is
not sold separately and we are not contractually obligated to provide
software upgrades to our customers.
Impact of Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 146, "Accounting for
Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities", which addresses accounting
for restructuring and similar costs. SFAS No. 146 supersedes previous accounting
guidance, principally Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") Issue No. 94-3. We
will adopt the provisions of SFAS 146 for restructuring activities initiated
after December 31, 2002. SFAS 146 requires that the liability for costs
associated with an exit or disposal activity be recognized when the liability is
incurred. Under EITF No. 94-3, a liability for an exit cost was recognized at
the date of a company's commitment to an exit plan. SFAS 146 also establishes
that the liability should initially be measured and recorded at fair value.
Accordingly, SFAS 146 may affect the timing of recognizing future restructuring
costs as well as the amount recognized. Adoption of this standard will not have
any immediate effect on our consolidated financial statements. We will apply
this guidance prospectively.
In April 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No.
145, "Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4,44, and 64, Amendment of FASB
Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections". This statement eliminates the
current requirement that gains and losses on debt extinguishment must be
classified as extraordinary items in the income statement. Instead, such gains
and losses will be classified as extraordinary items only if they are deemed to
be unusual and infrequent, in accordance with the current GAAP criteria for
extraordinary classification. In addition, SFAS 145 eliminates an inconsistency
in lease accounting by requiring that modifications of capital leases that
result in reclassification as operating leases be accounted for consistent with
sale-leaseback accounting rules. The statement also contains other
nonsubstantive corrections to authoritative accounting literature. The changes
related to debt extinguishment will be effective for fiscal years beginning
after May 15, 2002, and the changes related to lease accounting will be
effective for transactions occurring after May 15, 2002. Adoption of this
standard will not have any immediate effect on our consolidated financial
statements. We will apply this guidance prospectively.
In August 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No.
143, Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations. This Statement is effective
for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2002. SFAS 143 provides accounting
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requirements for obligations associated with the retirement of tangible
long-lived assets and the associated asset retirement costs. Under the
Statement, the asset retirement obligation is recorded at fair value in the
period in which it is incurred by increasing the carrying amount of the related
long-lived asset. The liability is accreted to its present value in each
subsequent period and the capitalized cost is depreciated over the useful life
of the related asset. We do not believe the adoption of SFAS 143 will have a
material effect, if any, on our financial position or results of operations.
Effects of Inflation and Currency Exchange Rates
We believe that the relatively moderate rate of inflation in the United
States over the past few years has not had a significant impact on our sales or
operating results or on the prices of raw materials. There can be no assurance,
however, that inflation will not have a material adverse effect on our operating
results in the future.
The majority of our sales and expenses are currently denominated in U.S.
dollars and to date our business has not been significantly affected by currency
fluctuations. However, we conduct business in several different countries and
thus fluctuations in currency exchange rates could cause our products to become
relatively more expensive in particular countries, leading to a reduction in
sales in that country. In addition, inflation in such countries could increase
our expenses. In the future, we may engage in foreign currency denominated sales
or pay material amounts of expenses in foreign currencies and, in such event,
may experience gains and losses due to currency fluctuations. Our operating
results could be adversely affected by such fluctuations.
Other Matters
See Part II, Item 1, "Other Information--Legal Proceedings".
See "Subsequent Events - Restructuring Agreement in Principle" in the notes
to the consolidated financial statements.
In September 2002, SNI informed Inrange, a reseller of its DWDM products,
that it was terminating our contractual relationship with Inrange as a result of
Inrange's failure to meet its contractual minimum purchase requirements.
Fluctuations in Revenue and Operating Results
The networking and bandwidth aggregation industry is subject to fluctuation
and the declines and increases recently experienced by us are not necessarily
indicative of the operating results for any future periods. Our operating
results may fluctuate as a result of a number of factors, including the timing
of orders from, and shipments to, customers; the timing of new product
introductions and the market acceptance of those products; increased
competition; changes in manufacturing costs; availability of parts; changes in
the mix of product sales; the rate of end user adoption and carrier and private
network deployment of WAN data, video and audio communication services; factors
associated with international operations; and changes in world economic
conditions.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
We are exposed to financial market risks, including changes in interest
rates and foreign currency rates. Our exposure to interest rate risk is the
result of our need for periodic additional financing of our operating losses and
capital expenditures associated with establishing and expanding our operations.
The interest rate that we will be able to obtain on debt financing will depend
on market conditions at that time, and may differ from the rates we have secured
on our current debt.
Almost all of our sales have been denominated in U.S. dollars. A portion of
our expenses are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar and in the
future a larger portion of our sales could also be denominated in non-U.S.
currencies. As a result, currency fluctuations between the U.S. dollar and the
currencies in which we do business could cause foreign currency translation
gains or losses that we would recognize in the period incurred. We cannot
predict the effect of exchange rate fluctuations on our future operating results
because of the number of currencies involved, the variability of currency
exposure and the potential volatility of currency exchange rates. We attempt to
minimize our currency exposure risk through working capital management and do
not hedge our exposure to translation gains and losses related to foreign
currency net asset exposures.
We do not hold or issue derivative, derivative commodity instruments or
other financial instruments for trading purposes. Investments held for other
than trading purposes do not impose a material market risk. We believe that the
relatively moderate rate of inflation in the United States over the past few
years and the relatively stable interest rates incurred on short-term financing
have not had a significant impact on our sales, operating results or prices of
raw materials. There can be no assurance, however, that inflation or an upward
trend in short-term interest rates will not have a material adverse effect on
our operating results in the future should we require debt financing in the
future.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures, which we have designed
to ensure that material information related to Sorrento Networks Corporation,
including our consolidated subsidiaries, is disclosed in our public filings on a
regular basis. In response to recent legislation and proposed regulations, we
reviewed our internal control structure and our disclosure controls and
procedures. We believe our pre-existing disclosure controls and procedures are
adequate to enable us to comply with our disclosure obligations.
Within 90 days prior to the filing of this report, members of the
Company's management, including the Company's Chief Executive Officer, Phillip
Arneson, and Chief Financial Officer, Joe Armstrong, evaluated the effectiveness
of the design and operation of the company's disclosure controls and procedures.
Based upon that evaluation, Mr. Arneson and Mr. Armstrong concluded that the
Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective in causing material
information to be recorded, processed, summarized and reported by management of
the Company on a timely basis and to ensure that the quality and timeliness of
the Company's public disclosures complies with its SEC disclosure obligations.
Changes in Controls and Procedures
There were no significant changes in the Company's internal controls or in
other factors that could significantly affect these internal controls after the
date of our most recent evaluation.
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PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1: Legal Proceedings
On September 10, 2001, holders of a portion of the outstanding Series A
Preferred Stock of our Sorrento subsidiary obtained a preliminary injunction
from the Delaware Court of Chancery prohibiting it from issuing further shares
of its Series A Preferred Stock or incurring any additional debt without the
consent of the holders of a majority of the currently outstanding shares of such
Series A Preferred Stock. On January 23, 2002, the Delaware Supreme Court
affirmed the granting of the preliminary injunction. In May 2001, we purchased
$4.9 million of SNI Series A Preferred Stock at $5.45 per share. In August 2001,
we purchased an additional $15 million of SNI Series A Preferred shares at $5.45
per share. Both of these transactions have been challenged in this litigation
brought by certain Series A shareholders in Delaware.
On October 19, 2001, an amended complaint was filed in the injunction
action, adding as named defendants, the Company, our Meret subsidiary, certain
present and former officers and directors of the Company and our subsidiaries as
well as our investment bankers. The amended complaint also added, among other
things, claims for fraud, securities fraud, breach of fiduciary duty,
conspiracy, and intentional interference with contract as well as requesting the
appointment of a receiver for our Sorrento subsidiary, all which claims are
based on alleged wrongs committed in connection with or since the Series A
placement. Our Sorrento subsidiary and the original individual defendants have
all answered this amended complaint denying all allegations of wrongdoing.
The new defendants have all moved to dismiss the amended complaint.
Management believes the allegations contained in the amended complaint are
without merit.
On December 14, 2001, plaintiffs filed motions to sequester the common
stock of our Sorrento subsidiary owned by Meret and the Sorrento Series A
preferred stock that we own, as an alternative method of obtaining jurisdiction
over Meret and us in the Delaware litigation. Management also believes that
these motions are without merit.
Currently, hearings on all pending motions have been taken off the Court's
calendar at the request of all parties, pending the resolution of ongoing
settlement discussions between the plaintiffs and us. On December 10, 2002, we
entered into a Letter of Intent that, among other things, would resolve this
litigation if the transactions contemplated by the Letter of Intent are
completed. See Subsequent Events.
During June 2000, we entered into various agreements with Par Chadha, our
former CEO and Chairman, which, among other matters, provides for payments of
$250 thousand per year for three years of consulting services and loans by us
for the exercise of previously granted options to acquire 58,925 options at
prices varying from $140.60 to $985.00 per share. As the members of our Board of
Directors at the time of his resignation ceased to represent more than 50% of
the Board in October 2000, all payments for consulting services were accelerated
and no future consulting services are required. During October 2000, Mr. Chadha
exercised 3,556 options, applying the $500 thousand accelerated payment to the
exercise. In addition, he exercised 25,369 options for which we were
contractually obligated to loan the $5.0 million due on the exercise. During
September 2001, Mr. Chadha notified us that he does not have any obligations
under the agreements. We have notified him that we do not agree with his
interpretation of his repayment obligations under the terms of the agreements.
During December 2001, we entered into an agreement whereby the
25,369-option exercise was rescinded. Mr. Chadha returned the 25,369 shares to
us for cancellation and we cancelled the receivable due from him and restored
the original option agreements. In June 2002, we filed with the Superior Court
of California, County of Los Angeles a Complaint for Declaratory Relief
regarding the interpretation of the agreement. Also in June Mr. Chadha filed a
lawsuit against us in the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles,
seeking declaratory relief with respect to the interpretation of his separation
agreement and in addition, alleging breach of contract with respect to his
option exercise rights and fraud in connection with his rescission agreement.
Should Mr. Chadha prevail in Court, in addition to any other relief that may be
granted, we may be required to issue him 58,925 shares of our stock for no
consideration, or pay him cash damages, which he alleges to be in excess of $4
million.
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In April 2002, our former Chairman and CEO, Dr. Xin Cheng, filed a claim in
arbitration seeking, among other things, payment of $500 thousand and
acceleration of the vesting of options pursuant to alleged contractual
obligations of our Sorrento subsidiary. The arbitrator has issued a decision
favorable to Dr. Cheng, and having exhausted our legal remedies, we have paid
Dr. Cheng $610 thousand in full satisfaction of the arbitration award.
In addition, claims in arbitration have been filed by two former financial
officers and employees of Sorrento Networks Corporation who worked in our Santa
Monica office, which has now been closed, alleging that their resignations in
May 2002 were for "good reason" as defined in their employment agreements, all
of which were to expire on May 22, 2002. We are disputing these claims. The
aggregate amount of these claims is in excess of $930 thousand.
We have also filed a lawsuit against United Pan Europe Communications,
N.V., one of our customers and a related party to one of Sorrento's Series A
shareholders, in connection with a past due receivable in the amount of $1.6
million for equipment shipped in 2000. The defendant has filed for protection
under the federal bankruptcy laws, and we have agreed, pursuant to the
restructuring plan announced on December 10, 2002 and described more fully in
the Subsequent Events section, to a resolution of this dispute. See
Concentration of Credit Risk.
We have also been sued by a former officer of our Sorrento subsidiary
alleging breach of a consulting agreement we entered into with him in March,
2002, following his resignation "for good reason" as defined in his employment
agreement. He is seeking acceleration of consulting fees due to him under his
consulting agreement in the amount of $229 thousand.
From time to time, we are involved in various other legal proceedings and
claims incidental to the conduct of our business. Although it is impossible to
predict the outcome of any outstanding legal proceedings, we believe that such
legal proceedings and claims, individually and in the aggregate, are not likely
to have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations, or
cash flows.
Item 2: Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds
Not Applicable
Item 3: Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not Applicable
Item 4: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
The annual meeting of shareholders of Sorrento Networks Corporation (the
"Meeting") was held on August 28, 2002.
Elections of Directors
The shareholders elected each of the five nominees for directors as listed
in the Sorrento Networks Corporation's proxy circular and proxy statement dated
July 29, 2002. The proxies received by Sorrento Networks Corporation for the
Meeting were voted as follows:
Director
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For Abstain
Phillip W. Arneson 11,716,134 81,862
Donne F. Fisher 11,716,134 81,862
Robert L. Hibbard 11,720,934 77,062
Gary M. Parsons 11,720,934 77,062
Larry J. Matthews 11,720,934 77,062
Appointment of Auditors
The shareholders ratified the appointment of BDO Seidman, LLP as Sorrento
Networks Corporation's independent auditors. The proxies received by Sorrento
Networks Corporation for the Meeting were voted as follows:
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For Abstain
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11,720,934 77,062
Item 5: Other Information
Not Applicable
Item 6: Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
A. Exhibits
Exhibits for Related Party Contracts and Agreements
B. Reports on Form 8-K
None
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
SORRENTO NETWORKS CORPORATION
(Registrant)
By: /s/ JOE R. ARMSTRONG
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Joe R. Armstrong,
Chief Financial Officer
Principal Accounting Officer
December 19, 2002
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STATEMENT BY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302
OF THE
SARBANES-OXLEY ACT
I, Phillip W. Arneson, certify that:
(1) I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Sorrento Networks
Corporation (the "Company");
(2) Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any
untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state to a material fact
necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which
such statements were made, not misleading as of the end of the period covered by
this quarterly report;
(3) Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material
respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the
Company as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;
(4) The Company's other certifying officers and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures for the Company
(as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the Company and we
have:
(a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that
material information relating to the Company, including its consolidated
subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities,
particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being
prepared;
(b) evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls
and procedures within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly
report (the "Evaluation Date"); and
(c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our
evaluation as of the Evaluation Date.
(5) The Company's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on
our most recent evaluation, to the Company's auditors and to the audit committee
of the Company's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent
function):
(a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of
internal controls which could adversely affect the Company's ability to
record, process, summarize, and report financial data and have identified
for the Company's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls;
and
(b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or
other employees who have a significant role in the Company's internal
controls; and
(6) The Company's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this
quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal
controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls
subsequent to the date of their evaluation, including any corrective actions
with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
/s/ PHILLIP W. ARNESON
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Phillip W. Arneson
December 19, 2002
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STATEMENT BY CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302
OF THE
SARBANES-OXLEY ACT
I, Joe R. Armstrong, certify that:
(1) I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Sorrento Networks
Corporation (the "Company");
(2) Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any
untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state to a material fact
necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which
such statements were made, not misleading as of the end of the period covered by
this quarterly report;
(3) Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material
respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the
Company as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;
(4) The Company's other certifying officers and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures for the Company
(as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the Company and we
have:
(a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that
material information relating to the Company, including its consolidated
subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities,
particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being
prepared;
(b) evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls
and procedures within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly
report (the "Evaluation Date"); and
(c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our
evaluation as of the Evaluation Date.
(5) The Company's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on
our most recent evaluation, to the Company's auditors and to the audit committee
of the Company's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent
function):
(a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of
internal controls which could adversely affect the Company's ability to
record, process, summarize, and report financial data and have identified
for the Company's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls;
and
(b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or
other employees who have a significant role in the Company's internal
controls; and
(6) The Company's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this
quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal
controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls
subsequent to the date of their evaluation, including any corrective actions
with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
/s/ JOE R. ARMSTRONG
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Joe R. Armstrong
December 19, 2002
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STATEMENT UNDER OATH FOR
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT
I, Phillip W. Arneson, certify that:
The Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2002 of
Sorrento Networks Corporation fully complies with the requirements of section
13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the information
contained in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31,
2002 of Sorrento Networks Corporation fairly presents, in all material respects,
the financial condition and results of operations of Sorrento Networks
Corporation.
Subscribed and sworn to
before me this 19 day of December, 2002
/s/ PHILLIP W. ARNESON /s/ ROBERT E. ANDERSON
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Name: Phillip W. Arneson Notary Public
Date: December 19, 2002 Seal
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STATEMENT UNDER OATH FOR
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT
I, Joe R. Armstrong, certify that:
The Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended October 31, 2002 of
Sorrento Networks Corporation fully complies with the requirements of section
13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and the information
contained in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31,
2002 of Sorrento Networks Corporation fairly presents, in all material respects,
the financial condition and results of operations of Sorrento Networks
Corporation.
Subscribed and sworn to
before me this 19 day of December, 2002
/s/ JOE R. ARMSTRONG /s/ ROBERT E. ANDERSON
- ----------------------------------- -------------------------------------
Name: Joe R. Armstrong Notary Public
Date: December 19, 2002 Seal
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