Clearday, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2007 June (Form 10-Q)
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
þ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2007
o | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number 0-21074
SUPERCONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGIES INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 77-0158076 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of | (IRS Employer | |
incorporation or organization) | Identification No.) |
460 Ward Drive,
Santa Barbara, California 93111-2356
(Address of principal executive offices & zip code)
Santa Barbara, California 93111-2356
(Address of principal executive offices & zip code)
(805) 690-4500
(Registrants telephone number including area code)
(Registrants telephone number including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed
by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or
for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an
accelerated filer or non-accelerated filer. See definition of accelerated filer and large
accelerated filer in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated Filer o Accelerated Filer o Non-Accelerated Filer þ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of
the Exchange Act). Yes o or No þ
The registrant had 12,483,367 shares of the common stock outstanding as of the close of
business on July 31, 2007.
SUPERCONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGIES INC.
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SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended. You can find many (but not all) of these statements by looking for words such as
approximates, believes, expects, anticipates, estimates, intends, plans would,
may or other similar expressions in this Report. Our forward-looking statements relate to future
events or our future performance and include, but are not limited to, statements concerning our
business strategy, future commercial revenues, market growth, capital requirements, new product
introductions, expansion plans and the adequacy of our funding. Other statements contained in this
report that are not historical facts are also forward-looking statements.
We claim the protection of the safe harbor contained in the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. We caution investors that any forward-looking statements presented in this
Report, or which we may make orally or in writing from time to time, are based on the beliefs of,
assumptions made by, and information currently available to, us. Such statements are based on
assumptions and the actual outcome will be affected by known and unknown risks, trends,
uncertainties and factors that are beyond our control or ability to predict. Although we believe
that our assumptions are reasonable, they are not guarantees of future performance and some will
inevitably prove to be incorrect. As a result, our actual future results can be expected to differ
from our expectations, and those differences may be material. Accordingly, investors should use
caution in relying on past forward-looking statements, which are based on known results and trends
at the time they are made, to anticipate future results or trends.
Some of the risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results, performance or
achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements
include the following: limited assets and a history of losses; needs for additional capital;
limited number of potential customers; limited number of suppliers for some of our components; no
significant backlog from quarter to quarter; significant fluctuations in product demand from
quarter to quarter; and rapidly advancing technology. For further discussion of these and other
factors see Part I, Item 2, Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations and Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors in this Report and in our 2006 Annual
Report on Form 10-K.
This Report and all subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable
to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the
cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section. We do not undertake any obligation
to release publicly any revisions to our forward-looking statements to reflect events or
circumstances after the date of this Report.
WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION
As a public company, we are required to file annually, quarterly and special reports, proxy
statements and other information with the SEC. You may read and copy any of our materials on file
with the SEC at the SECs Public Reference Room at 450 Fifth Street, N.W., Judiciary Plaza,
Washington, DC 20549, as well as at the SECs regional office at 5757 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite
500, Los Angeles, California 90036. Our filings are available to the public over the Internet at
the SECs website at http://www.sec.gov. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further
information on the Public Reference Room. We also provide copies of our Forms 8-K, 10-K, 10-Q,
Proxy and Annual Report at no charge to investors upon request and make electronic copies of our
most recently filed reports available through our website at www.suptech.com as soon as reasonably
practicable after filing such material with the SEC.
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PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
SUPERCONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGIES INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
July 1, 2006 | June 30, 2007 | July 1, 2006 | June 30, 2007 | |||||||||||||
Net revenues: |
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Net commercial product revenues |
$ | 3,932,000 | $ | 3,653,000 | $ | 8,422,000 | $ | 7,187,000 | ||||||||
Government and other contract revenues |
1,088,000 | 1,032,000 | 1,430,000 | 1,681,000 | ||||||||||||
Sub license royalties |
1,000 | | 9,000 | | ||||||||||||
Total net revenues |
5,021,000 | 4,685,000 | 9,861,000 | 8,868,000 | ||||||||||||
Costs and expenses: |
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Cost of commercial product revenues |
3,658,000 | 3,228,000 | 7,516,000 | 7,130,000 | ||||||||||||
Contract research and development |
703,000 | 607,000 | 1,007,000 | 1,055,000 | ||||||||||||
Other research and development |
630,000 | 813,000 | 1,931,000 | 1,725,000 | ||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative |
2,678,000 | 2,043,000 | 5,395,000 | 3,941,000 | ||||||||||||
Goodwill impairment charge |
20,107,000 | | 20,107,000 | | ||||||||||||
Total costs and expenses |
27,776,000 | 6,691,000 | 35,956,000 | 13,851,000 | ||||||||||||
Loss from operations |
(22,755,000 | ) | (2,006,000 | ) | (26,095,000 | ) | (4,983,000 | ) | ||||||||
Interest income |
107,000 | 35,000 | 234,000 | 86,000 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense |
(11,000 | ) | (11,000 | ) | (24,000 | ) | (22,000 | ) | ||||||||
Net loss |
$ | (22,659,000 | ) | $ | (1,982,000 | ) | $ | (25,885,000 | ) | $ | (4,919,000 | ) | ||||
Basic and diluted loss per common share |
$ | (1.82 | ) | $ | (0.16 | ) | $ | (2.07 | ) | $ | (0.39 | ) | ||||
Weighted average number of common
shares outstanding |
12,483,367 | 12,483,367 | 12,483,367 | 12,483,367 | ||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
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SUPERCONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGIES INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, | June 30, | |||||||
2006 | 2007 | |||||||
(See Note) | (Unaudited) | |||||||
ASSETS |
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Current Assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 5,487,000 | $ | 2,912,000 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net |
1,535,000 | 2,201,000 | ||||||
Inventory, net |
5,978,000 | 3,884,000 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
507,000 | 485,000 | ||||||
Total Current Assets |
13,507,000 | 9,482,000 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of
$18,599,000 and $19,598,000, respectively |
5,770,000 | 4,795,000 | ||||||
Patents, licenses and purchased technology, net of accumulated amortization
of $1,391,000 and $1,556,000, respectively |
2,405,000 | 2,313,000 | ||||||
Other assets |
222,000 | 209,000 | ||||||
Total Assets |
$ | 21,904,000 | $ | 16,799,000 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current Liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
$ | 1,725,000 | $ | 1,671,000 | ||||
Accrued expenses |
1,610,000 | 1,284,000 | ||||||
Current portion of capitalized lease obligations and long term debt |
14,000 | 15,000 | ||||||
Total Current Liabilities |
3,349,000 | 2,970,000 | ||||||
Other long term liabilities |
604,000 | 594,000 | ||||||
Total Liabilities |
3,953,000 | 3,564,000 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies-Notes 8 and 9 |
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Stockholders Equity: |
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Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 2,000,000 shares authorized,
none issued and outstanding |
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Common stock, $.001 par value, 250,000,000 shares
authorized, 12,483,367 shares issued and outstanding |
12,000 | 12,000 | ||||||
Capital in excess of par value |
208,825,000 | 209,001,000 | ||||||
Notes receivable from stockholder net |
(27,000 | ) | | |||||
Accumulated deficit |
(190,859,000 | ) | (195,778,000 | ) | ||||
Total Stockholders Equity |
17,951,000 | 13,235,000 | ||||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity |
$ | 21,904,000 | $ | 16,799,000 | ||||
See accompanying notes to the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
Note-December 31, 2006 balances were derived from audited financial statements
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SUPERCONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGIES INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Six Months Ended | ||||||||
July 1, 2006 | June 30, 2007 | |||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net loss |
$ | (25,885,000 | ) | $ | (4,919,000 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in
operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
1,365,000 | 1,212,000 | ||||||
Non-cash impairment charge |
20,107,000 | | ||||||
Warrants-Options |
101,000 | 176,000 | ||||||
Provision for excess and obsolete inventories |
180,000 | 160,000 | ||||||
Reserve for impairment of note and interest receivable from Stockholder |
34,000 | (583,000 | ) | |||||
Changes in assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
1,076,000 | (666,000 | ) | |||||
Inventory |
(2,345,000 | ) | 1,934,000 | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
213,000 | 676,000 | ||||||
Patents, licenses and purchased technology |
(101,000 | ) | (92,000 | ) | ||||
Other assets |
100,000 | (13,000 | ) | |||||
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other long- term liabilities |
(589,000 | ) | (379,000 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in operating activities |
(5,744,000 | ) | (2,494,000 | ) | ||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
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Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment |
| 25,000 | ||||||
Purchases of property and equipment |
(170,000 | ) | (96,000 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in investing activities |
(170,000 | ) | (71,000 | ) | ||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
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Payments on long-term obligations |
(9,000 | ) | (10,000 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in financing activities |
(9,000 | ) | (10,000 | ) | ||||
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
(5,923,000 | ) | (2,575,000 | ) | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
13,018,000 | 5,487,000 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
$ | 7,095,000 | $ | 2,912,000 | ||||
See accompanying notes to the unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
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SUPERCONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGIES INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED INTERIM CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
UNAUDITED
1. General
Superconductor Technologies Inc. was incorporated in Delaware on May 11, 1987 and maintains
its headquarters in Santa Barbara, California. We operate in a single industry segment, the
research, development, manufacture and marketing of high-performance infrastructure products for
wireless voice and data applications. Our commercial products are divided into three product
offerings: SuperLink (high-temperature superconducting filters), AmpLink (high performance,
ground-mounted amplifiers) and SuperPlex (high performance multiplexers). Our research and
development contracts are used as a source of funds for our commercial technology development. From
1987 to 1997, we were engaged primarily in research and development and generated revenues
primarily from government research contracts.
We continue to be involved as either contractor or subcontractor on a number of contracts with
the United States government. These contracts have been and continue to provide us a significant
source of revenues. For the six months ended June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006, government related
contracts account for 19% and 15%, respectively, of our net revenues.
The unaudited consolidated financial information furnished herein has been prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and reflects all adjustments, consisting
only of normal recurring adjustments, which in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair
statement of the results of operations for the periods presented.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the
financial statements and the accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates
and such differences may be material to the financial statements. This quarterly report on Form
10-Q should be read in conjunction with our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006. The
results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 are not necessarily
indicative of results for the entire fiscal year ending December 31, 2007.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
In the first six months of 2007, we incurred a net loss of $4.9 million and negative cash
flows from operations of $2.5 million. In 2006, we incurred a net loss of $29.6 million and
negative cash flows from operations of $7.3 million.
Our principal sources of liquidity consist of existing cash balances and funds expected to be
generated from future operations. Based on our current forecasts, our cash resources may not be
sufficient to fund our planned operations for the remainder of 2007. We believe one of the key
factors to our liquidity in 2007 will be our ability to successfully execute on our plans to
increase sales levels in a highly concentrated industry where we experience significant
fluctuations in sales from quarter to quarter. Our cash requirements will also depend on numerous
other variable factors, including the rate of growth of sales, the timing and levels of products
purchased, payment terms and credit limits from manufacturers, and the timing and level of accounts
receivable collections. As a result of the uncertainty of these many factors, we cannot give
assurances that we will be able to continue operations in the absence of raising additional
capital. Accordingly, we intend to raise funds in the next few months to continue operations in
the absence of an improvement in our sales.
We cannot assure you that additional financing (public or private) will be available on
acceptable terms or at all. If we issue additional equity securities to raise funds, the ownership
percentage of our existing stockholders would be reduced. New investors may demand rights,
preferences or privileges senior to those of existing holders of common stock. If we cannot raise
any needed funds, we might be forced to make further substantial reductions in our operating
expenses, which could adversely affect our ability to implement our current business plan and our
viability as a company.
Our financial statements have been prepared assuming that we will continue as a going concern.
The factors described above raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going
concern. These financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from this
uncertainty.
Principles of Consolidation
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The interim condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Superconductor
Technologies Inc. and our wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions
have been eliminated from the consolidated financial statements.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with original maturities of
three months or less. Cash and cash equivalents are maintained with quality financial institutions
and from time to time exceed FDIC limits.
Accounts Receivable
We sell predominantly to entities in the wireless communications industry and to entities of
the United States Government. We grant uncollateralized credit to our customers. We perform
ongoing credit evaluations of our customers before granting credit. Trade accounts receivable are
recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The allowance for doubtful accounts is
our best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in our existing accounts receivable. We
determine the allowance based on historical write-off experience. Past due balances are reviewed
for collectibility. Accounts balances are charged off against the allowance when we deem it is
probable the receivable will not be recovered. We do not have any off balance sheet credit
exposure related to our customers.
Revenue Recognition
Commercial revenues are principally derived from the sale of our SuperLink, AmpLink, and
SuperPlex products and are recognized once all of the following conditions have been met: a) an
authorized purchase order has been received in writing, b) customers credit worthiness has been
established, c) shipment of the product has occurred, d) title has transferred, and e) if
stipulated by the contract, customer acceptance has occurred and all significant vendor
obligations, if any, have been satisfied.
Contract revenues are principally generated under research and development contracts.
Contract revenues are recognized utilizing the percentage-of-completion method measured by the
relationship of costs incurred to total estimated contract costs. If the current contract estimate
were to indicate a loss, utilizing the funded amount of the contract, a provision would be made for
the total anticipated loss. Revenues from research related activities are derived primarily from
contracts with agencies of the United States Government. Credit risk related to accounts
receivable arising from such contracts is considered minimal. These contracts include cost-plus,
fixed price and cost sharing arrangements and are generally short-term in nature.
All payments to us for work performed on contracts with agencies of the U.S. Government are
subject to adjustment upon audit by the Defense Contract Audit Agency. Based on historical
experience and review of current projects in process, we believe that the audits will not have a
significant effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The Defense
Contract Audit Agency has completed audits of us through 2003.
Warranties
We offer warranties generally ranging from one to five years, depending on the product and
negotiated terms of purchase agreements with our customers. Such warranties may require us to
repair or replace defective product returned to us during such warranty period at no cost to the
customer. An estimate by us for warranty related costs is recorded by us at the time of sale based
on our actual historical product return rates and expected repair costs. Such costs have been
within our expectations. See Use of Estimates in this note.
Guarantees
In connection with the sales and manufacturing of our commercial products, we indemnify,
without limit or term, our customers and contract manufacturers against all claims, suits, demands,
damages, liabilities, expenses, judgments, settlements and penalties arising from actual or alleged
infringement or misappropriation of any intellectual property relating to our products or other
claims arising from our products. We cannot reasonably develop an estimate of the maximum
potential amount of payments that might be made under our guarantees because of the uncertainty as
to whether a claim might arise and how much it might total. Historically, we have not incurred any
expenses related to these guarantees.
Research and Development Costs
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred and include salary, facility,
depreciation and material expenses. Research and development costs incurred solely in connection
with research and development contracts are charged to contract
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research and development expense. Other research and development costs are charged to other
research and development expense.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, with costs primarily determined using
standard costs, which approximate actual costs utilizing the first-in, first-out method. Provision
for potentially obsolete or slow moving inventory is made based on our analysis of inventory levels
and sales forecasts. Costs associated with idle capacity are expensed immediately.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Equipment is depreciated using the straight-line
method over their estimated useful lives ranging from three to five years. Leasehold improvements
and assets financed under capital leases are amortized over the shorter of their useful lives or
the lease term. Furniture and fixtures are depreciated over seven years. Expenditures for
additions and major improvements are capitalized. Expenditures for minor tooling, repairs and
maintenance and minor improvements are charged to expense as incurred. When property or equipment
is retired or otherwise disposed of, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from
the accounts. Gains or losses from retirements and disposals are recorded in selling, general and
administration expenses.
Patents, Licenses and Purchased Technology
Patents and licenses are recorded at cost and are amortized using the straight-line method
over the shorter of their estimated useful lives or approximately seventeen years. Purchased
technology acquired through the acquisition of Conductus, Inc. is recorded at our estimated fair
value and is amortized using the straight-line method over seven years.
Long-Lived Assets
The realizability of long-lived assets is evaluated periodically as events or circumstances
indicate a possible inability to recover the carrying amount. Long-lived assets that will no
longer be used in business are written off in the period identified since they will no longer
generate any positive cash flows for us. Periodically, long-lived assets that will continue to be
used by us need to be evaluated for recoverability. Such evaluation is based on various analyses,
including cash flow and profitability projections. The analyses necessarily involve significant
management judgment. In the event the projected undiscounted cash flows are less than net book
value of the assets, the carrying value of the assets will be written down to their estimated fair
value. We completed such an analysis the fourth quarter of 2006 and determined that no write down
was necessary.
Loss Contingencies
In the normal course of business, we are subject to claims and litigation, including
allegations of patent infringement. Liabilities relating to these claims are recorded when it is
determined that a loss is probable and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. The
costs of defense in such matters are expensed as incurred. Insurance proceeds recoverable are
recorded when deemed probable.
Income Taxes
In July 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation (FIN) No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in
Income Taxes An Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48). FIN 48 provides detailed
guidance for the financial statement recognition, measurement and disclosure of uncertain tax
positions recognized in an enterprises financial statements in accordance with SFAS 109. Income
tax positions must meet a more-likely-than-not recognition threshold at the effective date to be
recognized upon the adoption of FIN 48 and in subsequent periods. We adopted FIN 48 effective
January 1, 2007, and the provisions of FIN 48 have been applied to all income tax positions
commencing from that date. There was no material impact from this adoption. As of December 31,
2006, we had net operating loss carryforwards for federal and state income tax purposes of
approximately $275.1 million and $143.4 million, respectively. Due to the uncertainty surrounding
their realization, we recorded a full valuation allowance against our net deferred tax assets.
Accordingly, no deferred tax asset has been recorded in the accompanying balance sheet.
Marketing Costs
All costs related to marketing and advertising our products are expensed as incurred or at the
time the advertising takes place. Advertising costs were not material in each of the three and six
month periods ended June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006.
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Net Loss Per Share
Basic and diluted net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss available to common
stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding in each period.
Potentially dilutive shares are not included in the calculation of diluted loss per share because
their effect is anti-dilutive.
Stock-based Compensation
Effective January 1, 2006, we adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards (SFAS) No. 123(revised 2004), Share-Based Payment (SFAS No. 123(R)).
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006 the weighted average fair
value has been estimated at the date of the grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model.
The following are the significant weighted average assumptions used for estimating the fair value
under our stock option plans:
Three months ended | Six months ended | |||||||||||||||
July 1, 2006 | June 30, 2007 | July 1, 2006 | June 30, 2007 | |||||||||||||
Expected life in years |
4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | ||||||||||||
Risk free interest rate |
4.85 | % | 4.95 | % | 4.82 | % | 4.80 | % | ||||||||
Expected volatility |
95 | % | 95 | % | 95 | % | 95 | % | ||||||||
Dividend yield |
0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % | 0 | % |
The expected life was based on the contractual term of the options and the expected employee
exercise behavior. Typically, options to our employees have a 4 year vesting term and a 10 year
contractual term. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U. S. Treasury zero-coupon issues
with a remaining term equal to the expected option life assumed at the grant date. The future
volatility is based on our 4 year historical volatility. We used an expected dividend yield of 0%
because we has never paid a dividend and do not anticipate paying dividends. We assumed a 10%
forfeiture rate based on historical stock option cancellation rates over the last 4 years.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets
and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. The
significant estimates in the preparation of the financial statements relate to the assessment of
the carrying amount of accounts receivable, inventory, intangibles, goodwill, estimated provisions
for warranty costs, accruals for restructuring and lease abandonment costs, income taxes and
litigation. Actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences may be material
to the financial statements. For the quarter and year to date, we reversed a $319,000 product line
exit cost accrual. This accrual was established in 2002 in the amount of $1,042,000 and represented
the estimated costs to be incurred with a customer to support commercial product units previously
purchased from Conductus for a period of five years.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and
accrued expenses approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. We
estimate that the carrying amount of the debt approximates fair value based on our current
incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements.
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
We have no items of other comprehensive income (loss) in any period other than our net loss.
Segment Information
We operate in a single business segment, the research, development, manufacture and marketing
of high performance products used in cellular base stations to maximize the performance of wireless
telecommunications networks by improving the quality of uplink signals from mobile wireless
devices. Net commercial product revenues are primarily derived from the sales of our SuperLink,
AmpLink and SuperPlex products. We currently sell most of our product directly to wireless network
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operators in the United States. Net revenues derived principally from government research and
development contracts are presented separately on the statement of operations for all periods
presented.
Certain Risks and Uncertainties
We have continued to incur operating losses. Our long-term prospects and execution of our
business plan are dependent upon the continued and increased market acceptance for our products.
We currently sell most of our products directly to wireless network operators in the United
States and our product sales have historically been concentrated in a small number of customers.
In 2006, we had three customers that represented 44%, 20% and 16% of total net revenues. At
December 31, 2006, these three customers represented 66% of accounts receivable. In the six months
ended June 30, 2007, we had two customers that represented 49% and 12% of total net revenues. At
June 30, 2007, these two customers represented 44% of accounts receivable. The loss of or
reduction in sales, or the inability to collect outstanding accounts receivable, from any of these
customers could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of
operations and cash flows.
We currently rely on a limited number of suppliers for key components of our products. The
loss of any of these suppliers could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition, results of operations and cash flows.
In connection with the sales of our commercial products, we indemnify, without limit or term,
our customers against all claims, suits, demands, damages, liabilities, expenses, judgments,
settlements and penalties arising from actual or alleged infringement or misappropriation of any
intellectual property relating to our products or other claims arising from our products. We
cannot reasonably develop an estimate of the maximum potential amount of payments that might be
made under our indemnity because of the uncertainty as to whether a claim might arise and how much
it might total.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued
Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157), which defines fair value, establishes a
framework for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities, and expands disclosures about
fair value measurements. The Statement applies whenever other statements require or permit assets
or liabilities to be measured at fair value. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning
after November 15, 2007. We are currently evaluating the impact this Statement will have on our
consolidated financial statements.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets
and Financial Liabilities Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115 (SFAS 159). SFAS 159
permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair
value, with unrealized gains and losses related to these financial instruments reported in earnings
at each subsequent reporting date. SFAS 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November
15, 2007. We are currently evaluating the impact this Statement will have on our consolidated
financial statements.
3. Short Term Borrowings
We have a line of credit with a bank. The line of credit was renewed in July 2007 for a term
of one year. The line of credit expires July 15, 2008 and is structured as a sale of accounts
receivable. The agreement provides for the sale of up to $5 million of eligible accounts
receivable, with advances to us totaling 80% of the receivables sold. Advances under the agreement
are collateralized by all our assets. Under the terms of the agreement, we continue to service the
sold receivables and are subject to recourse provisions. Advances bear interest at the prime rate
(8.25% at June 30, 2007) plus 2.50% subject to a minimum monthly charge. There was no amount
outstanding under this borrowing facility at June 30, 2007.
The agreement contains representations and warranties, affirmative and negative covenants and
events of default customary for financings of this type. The failure to comply with these
provisions, or the occurrence of any one of the events of default, would prevent any further
borrowings and would generally require the repayment of any outstanding borrowings. Such
representations, warranties and events of default include (a) non-payment of debt and interest
hereunder, (b) non-compliance with terms of the agreement covenants, (c) insolvency or bankruptcy,
(d) material adverse change, (e) merger or consolidation where our shareholders do not hold a
majority of the voting rights of the surviving entity, (f) transactions outside the normal course
of business, or (g) payment of dividends.
4. Notes Receivable From Stockholder
Prior to our acquisition of Conductus, Inc. in December 2002, a former director and
stockholder executed two notes aggregating $820,244 in principal in connection with the exercise in
December 2000 of two options to purchase Conductus,
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Inc. common stock. Through the third quarter of 2005, we carried both notes as assets on our
balance sheet. In the fourth quarter of 2005, we filed a lawsuit to collect both notes and
recorded a reserve for the value of the notes (principal plus accrued interest) in excess of the
market value of the collateral securing the notes. On March 2, 2007, we entered into a Settlement
Agreement and Mutual Release of All Claims to settle the lawsuit, under which we received $610,000
in April 2007 and rescinded the second purported option exercise including cancellation of the
related note.
5. Stockholders Equity
Stock Options
We currently have one active stock option plan, the 2003 Equity Incentive Plan. Under the
2003 Equity Incentive Plan, stock awards may consist of stock options, stock appreciation rights,
restricted stock awards, performance awards, and performance share awards. Stock awards may be
made to our key employees, consultants, and non-employee directors. Stock options granted under
these plans must be granted at prices no less than 100% of the market value on the date of grant.
Generally, stock options become exercisable in installments over a minimum of four years, beginning
one year after the date of grant, and expire not more than ten years from the date of grant, with
the exception of 10% or greater stockholders which may have options granted at prices no less than
the market value on the date of grant, and expire not more than five years from the date of grant.
We expect to issue new shares to cover stock option exercises and have no plans to repurchase
shares. There were no stock option exercises in 2006 or in the six months ended June 30, 2007.
As a result of adopting SFAS 123R, the impact to the Consolidated Statement of Operations for
the three months ended June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006 was (i) $30,000 and $50,000 on net income and
(ii) zero and zero on both basic and diluted earnings per share, respectively, and for the six
months ended June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006 was (ii) $64,000 and $101,000 on net income and
(ii)$0.01 and $0.01 on both basic and diluted earnings per share, respectively. No stock
compensation cost was capitalized during either period. The weighted-average fair value at the
grant date for options issued in the first six months of 2007 was $1.30 per share versus $3.47 per
share in the first six months of 2006. The total compensation cost related to non-vested awards
not yet recognized is $158,000 and the weighted-average period over which the cost is expected to
be recognized is 1.2 years in the first six months of 2007 versus $296,000 and 1.4 years in the
first six months of 2006.
The following is a summary of stock option transactions under our stock option plans at June 30,
2007:
Weighted | Weighted | |||||||||||||||||||
Average | Number of | Average | ||||||||||||||||||
Number of | Exercise | Options | Exercise | |||||||||||||||||
Shares | Price Per Share | Price | Exercisable | Price | ||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2006 |
1,154,941 | $ | 1.43 - $493.75 | $ | 38.33 | 1,067,296 | $ | 41.13 | ||||||||||||
Granted |
5,300 | $ | 1.79 - $ 2.11 | $ | 1.88 | |||||||||||||||
Exercised |
| | | |||||||||||||||||
Canceled |
(32,583 | ) | $ | 8.00 - $295.00 | $ | 37.80 | ||||||||||||||
Balance at June 30, 2007 |
1,127,658 | $ | 1.43 - $493.75 | $ | 38.13 | 1,063,808 | $ | 40.19 | ||||||||||||
The outstanding options expire by the end of January 2017. The weighted-average contractual
term of options outstanding is 5.8 years and the weighted-average contractual term of stock options
currently exercisable is slightly less than 5.8 years. The exercise prices for these options range
from $1.43 to $493.75 per share, for an aggregate exercise price of approximately $43.0 million.
At June 30, 2007 only 600 shares, with an intrinsic value of $36, of outstanding stock options had
an exercise price less than the current market value. None of these were exercisable.
Restricted Stock Awards
In July 2006, we issued restricted stock awards for the first time. A total of 331,000 shares
were granted and will fully vest in one single installment on the second anniversary of the grant
date in July 2008. The per share weighted average grant-date fair value was $1.50. A 10%
forfeiture rate was assumed.
The impact to the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three and six months ended June
30, 2007 was an expense of $56,000 and $112,000 and zero and $0.01 on both basic and diluted
earnings per share. No stock compensation cost was capitalized during the period. The total
compensation cost related to non-vested awards not yet recognized is $242,000 and the
weighted-average period over which the cost is expected to be recognized is 1.1 years.
Warrants
The following is a summary of outstanding warrants at June 30, 2007:
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Common Shares | ||||||||||
Total and | Price | |||||||||
Currently | per | |||||||||
Exercisable | Share | Expiration Date | ||||||||
Warrants related to issuance of common stock
|
140,658 | $ | 11.90 | December 17, 2007* | ||||||
116,279 | 29.00 | June 24, 2008* | ||||||||
342,466 | 11.10 | August 16, 2010 | ||||||||
Warrants related to April 2004 Bridge Loans
|
69,549 | 13.30 | April 28, 2011* ** | |||||||
10,000 | 18.50 | April 28, 2011* | ||||||||
Warrants assumed in connection with the Conductus,
|
109,500 | 45.83 | September 27, 2007 | |||||||
Inc. acquisition
|
600 | 312.50 | September 1, 2007 | |||||||
Total
|
789,052 | |||||||||
* | The terms of these warrants contain net exercise provisions, wherein instead of a cash exercise holders can elect to receive common stock equal to the difference between the exercise price and the average closing sale price for common shares over 10-30 days immediately preceding the exercise date. | |
** | These warrants contain anti-dilution adjustment provisions. |
6. Legal Proceedings
Settlement of Litigation
We filed a lawsuit in the California Superior Court (Case No. 1186812) against a former
director and stockholder in the fourth quarter of 2005 to collect amounts due under two notes
aggregating $820,244 in principal. On March 2, 2007, we entered into a Settlement Agreement and
Mutual Release of All Claims to settle the lawsuit, under which we received $610,000 in April 2007
and rescinded a second purported option exercise including cancellation of the related note.
7. Earnings Per Share
The computation of per share amounts for the three month periods ended July 1, 2006 and June
30, 2007 is based on the average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Options and
warrants to purchase 2,000,679 and 1,916,710 shares of common stock during the three and six month
periods ended July 1, 2006 and June 30, 2007, respectively, were not considered in the computation
of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive.
8. Commitments and Contingencies
Operating Leases
We lease our offices and production facilities under non-cancelable operating leases that
expire at various times over the next six years. Generally, these leases contain escalation
clauses for increases in annual renewal options and require us to pay utilities, insurance, taxes
and other operating expenses.
Rent expenses totaled $273,000 and $548,000 for the three and six month periods ended June 30,
2007, and $282,000 and $573,000 for the three and six month periods ended July 1, 2006,
respectively.
Capital Leases
We lease certain property and equipment under a capital lease arrangement that expires in
August 2007. The lease bears interest at 14.95%.
Patents and Licenses
We have entered into various licensing agreements requiring royalty payments ranging from
0.13% to 2.5% of specified product sales. Certain of these agreements contain provisions for the
payment of guaranteed or minimum royalty amounts. In
the event that we fail to pay minimum annual royalties, these licenses may automatically become
non-exclusive or be terminated. These royalty obligations terminate in 2009 to 2020. For the
three and six months ended June 30, 2007, royalty
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expense totaled $33,000 and $87,000,
respectively. For the three and six months ended July 1, 2006, royalty expense totaled $38,000 and
$77,000, respectively. Under the terms of certain royalty agreements, royalty payments made may be
subject to audit. There have been no audits to date and we do not expect any possible future audit
adjustments to be significant.
The minimum lease payments under operating and capital leases and license obligations are as
follows:
Operating | ||||||||||||
Year ending December 31, | Licenses | Leases | Capital Leases | |||||||||
Remainder of 2007 |
$ | 150,000 | $ | 633,000 | $ | 4,000 | ||||||
2008 |
150,000 | 1,304,000 | | |||||||||
2009 |
150,000 | 1,349,000 | | |||||||||
2010 |
150,000 | 1,396,000 | | |||||||||
2011 |
150,000 | 1,313,000 | | |||||||||
Thereafter |
1,200,000 | | | |||||||||
Total payments |
$ | 1,950,000 | $ | 5,995,000 | $ | 4,000 | ||||||
Less: amount representing
interest |
| |||||||||||
Present value of minimum lease |
4,000 | |||||||||||
Less current portion |
(4,000 | ) | ||||||||||
Long term portion |
$ | | ||||||||||
9. Contractual Guarantees and Indemnities
During our normal course of business, we make certain contractual guarantees and indemnities
pursuant to which we may be required to make future payments under specific circumstances. We have
not recorded any liability for these contractual guarantees and indemnities in the accompanying
consolidated financial statements.
Warranties
We establish reserves for future product warranty costs that are expected to be incurred
pursuant to specific warranty provisions with our customers. Our warranty reserves are established
at the time of sale and updated throughout the warranty period based upon numerous factors
including historical warranty return rates and expenses over various warranty periods.
Intellectual Property Indemnities
We indemnify certain customers and our contract manufacturers against liability arising from
third-party claims of intellectual property rights infringement related to our products. These
indemnities appear in development and supply agreements with our customers as well as manufacturing
service agreements with our contract manufacturers, are not limited in amount or duration and
generally survive the expiration of the contract. Given that the amount of any potential
liabilities related to such indemnities cannot be determined until an infringement claim has been
made, we are unable to determine the maximum amount of losses that it could incur related to such
indemnifications.
Director and Officer Indemnities and Contractual Guarantees
We have entered into indemnification agreements with our directors and executive officers
which require us to indemnify such individuals to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law.
Our indemnification obligations under such agreements are not limited in amount or duration.
Certain costs incurred in connection with such indemnifications may be recovered under certain
circumstances under various insurance policies. Given that the amount of any potential liabilities
related to such indemnities cannot be determined until a lawsuit has been filed against a director
or executive officer, we are unable to determine the maximum amount of losses that we could incur
relating to such indemnifications. Historically, any amounts payable pursuant to such director and
officer indemnifications have not had a material negative effect on our business, financial
condition or results of operations.
We have also entered into severance and change in control agreements with certain of our
executives. These agreements provide for the payment of specific compensation benefits to such
executives upon the termination of their employment with us.
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General Contractual Indemnities/Products Liability
In connection with the sales of our commercial products, we indemnify, without limit or term,
our customers against all claims, suits, demands, damages, liabilities, expenses, judgments,
settlements and penalties arising from actual or alleged infringement or misappropriation of any
intellectual property relating to our products or other claims arising from our products. We
cannot reasonably develop an estimate of the maximum potential amount of payments that might be
made under our indemnity because of the uncertainty as to whether a claim might arise and how much
it might total.
Short Term Borrowings
Advances under our line of credit with the bank are collateralized by all our assets. Under
the terms of the agreement, we continue to service the sold receivables and are subject to recourse
provisions. Under the terms of the agreement, if the bank determines that there is a material
adverse change in our business, they can exercise all their rights and remedies under the
agreement. There was no amount outstanding under this facility at June 30, 2007.
Contractual Contingency
We have a contract to deliver several custom products to a government contractor. We are
unable to manufacture the products for technical reasons. We have discussed the problem with the
contractor and our government customer. They are considering the problem, and further discussions
are expected. We do not believe that a loss, if any, is reasonably estimable at this time and
therefore has not recorded any liability relating to this matter. We will periodically reassess
our potential liability as additional information becomes available. If we later determine that a
loss is probable and the amount reasonably estimable, we will record a liability for the potential
loss. All costs have been expensed and no revenues recognized on this contract.
10. Details of Certain Financial Statement Components and Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow
Information and Non-Cash Activities
Balance Sheet Data:
December 31, | June 30, | |||||||
2006 | 2007 | |||||||
Accounts receivable: |
||||||||
Accounts receivable-trade |
$ | 1,117,000 | $ | 1,612,000 | ||||
U.S. government accounts receivable-billed |
493,000 | 664,000 | ||||||
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts |
(75,000 | ) | (75,000 | ) | ||||
$ | 1,535,000 | $ | 2,201,000 | |||||
December 31, | June 30, | |||||||
2006 | 2007 | |||||||
Inventories: |
||||||||
Raw materials |
$ | 2,368,000 | $ | 1,863,000 | ||||
Work-in-process |
716,000 | 528,000 | ||||||
Finished goods |
4,261,000 | 2,799,000 | ||||||
Less inventory reserve |
(1,367,000 | ) | (1,306,000 | ) | ||||
$ | 5,978,000 | $ | 3,884,000 | |||||
December 31, | June 30, | |||||||
2006 | 2007 | |||||||
Property and Equipment: |
||||||||
Equipment |
$ | 17,186,000 | $ | 17,210,000 | ||||
Leasehold improvements |
6,732,000 | 6,732,000 | ||||||
Furniture and fixtures |
451,000 | 451,000 | ||||||
24,369,000 | 24,393,000 | |||||||
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization |
(18,599,000 | ) | (19,598,000 | ) | ||||
$ | 5,770,000 | $ | 4,795,000 | |||||
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At December 31, 2006 and June 30, 2007, equipment includes $237,000 of assets financed
under capital lease arrangements, net of $223,000 and $233,000 of accumulated
amortization, respectively. Depreciation expense amounted to $571,000 and $1,203,000 for
the three and six month periods ended July 1, 2006 and $535,000 and $999,000 for the
three and six month periods ended June 30, 2007, respectively.
December 31, | June 30, | |||||||
2006 | 2007 | |||||||
Patents and Licenses: |
||||||||
Patents pending |
$ | 628,000 | $ | 630,000 | ||||
Patents issued |
899,000 | 970,000 | ||||||
Less accumulated amortization |
(286,000 | ) | (315,000 | ) | ||||
Net patents issued |
613,000 | 655,000 | ||||||
Licenses |
563,000 | 563,000 | ||||||
Less accumulated amortization |
(100,000 | ) | (117,000 | ) | ||||
Net licenses |
463,000 | 446,000 | ||||||
Purchased technology |
1,706,000 | 1,706,000 | ||||||
Less accumulated amortization |
(1,005,000 | ) | (1,124,000 | ) | ||||
Net purchased technology |
701,000 | 582,000 | ||||||
$ | 2,405,000 | $ | 2,313,000 | |||||
Amortization expense related to these items totaled $81,000 and $162,000 for
the three and six month periods ended July 1, 2006 and $81,000 and $165,000
for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2007, respectively.
Amortization expenses are expected to total $165,000 for the remainder of
2007, $350,000 in each of the years 2008 and 2009 and $119,000 in each of the
years 2010 and 2011.
December 31, | June 30, | |||||||
2006 | 2007 | |||||||
Accrued Expenses and Other Long Term
Liabilities: |
||||||||
Salaries Payable |
$ | 287,000 | $ | 348,000 | ||||
Compensated Absences |
379,000 | 442,000 | ||||||
Compensation related |
299,000 | 143,000 | ||||||
Warranty reserve |
428,000 | 451,000 | ||||||
Lease abandonment costs |
8,000 | | ||||||
Product line exit costs |
319,000 | | ||||||
Deferred Rent |
390,000 | 383,000 | ||||||
Other |
104,000 | 128,000 | ||||||
2,214,000 | 1,895,000 | |||||||
Less current portion |
(1,610,000 | ) | (1,301,000 | ) | ||||
Long term portion |
$ | 604,000 | $ | 594,000 | ||||
For the six months ended, | ||||||||
July 1, | June 30, | |||||||
2006 | 2007 | |||||||
Warranty Reserve Activity: |
||||||||
Beginning balance |
$ | 491,000 | $ | 428,000 | ||||
Additions |
68,000 | 51,000 | ||||||
Deductions |
(170,000 | ) | (28,000 | ) | ||||
Ending balance |
$ | 389,000 | $ | 451,000 | ||||
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For the six months ended, | ||||||||
July 1, | June 30, | |||||||
2006 | 2007 | |||||||
Lease Abandonment Costs: |
||||||||
Beginning balance |
$ | 225,000 | $ | 8,000 | ||||
Additions |
| | ||||||
Deductions |
(217,000 | ) | (8,000 | ) | ||||
Ending balance |
$ | 8,000 | | |||||
Product Line Exit Costs: |
||||||||
Beginning balance |
$ | 402,000 | $ | 319,000 | ||||
Additions |
| | ||||||
Deductions |
(83,000 | ) | (319,000 | ) | ||||
Ending balance |
$ | 319,000 | | |||||
Severance Costs: |
||||||||
Beginning balance |
$ | 32,000 | | |||||
Additions |
81,000 | | ||||||
Deductions |
(113,000 | ) | | |||||
Ending balance |
| | ||||||
Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
General
We develop, manufacture and market high performance infrastructure products for wireless voice
and data applications. Wireless carriers face many challenges in todays competitive marketplace.
Minutes of use are skyrocketing, and wireless users now expect the same quality of service from
their mobile devices as from their landline phones. We help wireless carriers meet these
challenges by doing more with less.
Our products help maximize the performance of wireless telecommunications networks by
improving the quality of uplink signals from mobile wireless devices. Our products increase
capacity utilization, lower dropped and blocked calls, extend coverage, and enable higher wireless
data throughput all while reducing capital and operating costs. SuperLink incorporates patented
high-temperature superconductor (HTS) technology to create a receiver front-end that enhances
network performance. Today, we are leveraging our expertise and proprietary technology in radio
frequency (RF) engineering to expand our product line beyond HTS technology. We believe our RF
engineering expertise provides us with a significant competitive advantage in the development of
high performance, cost-effective solutions for the front end of wireless telecommunications
networks.
We have three product offerings:
SuperLink. In order to receive uplink signals from wireless handsets, base stations
require a wireless filter system to eliminate, or filter out, out-of-band interference. SuperLink
combines HTS filters with a proprietary cryogenic cooler and a cooled low-noise amplifier. The
result is a highly compact and reliable receiver front-end that can simultaneously deliver both
high selectivity (interference rejection) and high sensitivity (detection of low level signals).
SuperLink delivers significant performance advantages over conventional filter systems.
AmpLink. AmpLink is designed specifically to address the sensitivity requirements
of wireless base stations. AmpLink is a ground-mounted unit which includes a high-performance
amplifier and up to six dual duplexers. The enhanced uplink provided by AmpLink improves network
coverage immediately and avoids the installation and maintenance costs associated with tower
mounted alternatives.
SuperPlex. SuperPlex is our line of multiplexers that provides extremely low
insertion loss and excellent cross-band isolation. SuperPlex high-performance multiplexers are
designed to eliminate the need for additional base station antennas and reduce infrastructure
costs. Relative to competing technologies, these products offer increased transmit power delivered
to the base station antenna, higher sensitivity to subscriber handset signals, and fast and
cost-effective network overlays.
We currently sell most of our commercial products directly to wireless network operators in
the United States. Our primary customers to date include ALLTEL, Cingular, Sprint Nextel,
T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular and Verizon Wireless. We
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have a concentrated customer base. Verizon Wireless and Cingular each accounted for more than
10% of our commercial revenues in 2007 and Verizon Wireless, ALLTEL and T-Mobile each accounted for
more than 10% of our commercial revenues in 2006. We plan to expand our customer base by selling
directly to other wireless network operators and manufacturers of base station equipment, but we
cannot assure that this effort will be successful.
We also generate significant revenues from government contracts. We primarily pursue
government research and development contracts which compliment our commercial product development.
We undertake government contract work which has the potential to add to or improve our commercial
product line. These contracts often yield valuable intellectual property relevant to our
commercial business. We typically own the intellectual property developed under these contracts,
and the Federal Government receives a royalty-free, non-exclusive and nontransferable license to
use the intellectual property for the United States.
We sell most of our products to a small number of wireless carriers, and their demand for
wireless communications equipment fluctuates dramatically and unpredictably. We expect these
trends to continue and may cause significant fluctuations in our quarterly and annual revenues.
The wireless communications infrastructure equipment market is extremely competitive and is
characterized by rapid technological change, new product development, product obsolescence,
evolving industry standards and price erosion over the life of a product. We face constant
pressures to reduce prices. Consequently, we expect the average selling prices of our products
will continue decreasing over time. We have responded in the past by successfully reducing our
product costs, and expect further cost reductions over the next twelve months. However, we cannot
predict whether our costs will decline at a rate sufficient to keep pace with the competitive
pricing pressures.
Recent Developments
Settlement of Litigation
On March 2, 2007, we entered into a Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release of All Claims with
Mr. Shalvoy to settle a lawsuit under which we received $610,000 in April 2007 and rescinded Mr.
Shalvoys second purported option exercise including cancellation of the related note.
Accordingly, we reversed $610,000 in reserves in this first quarter of 2007, reducing our operating
expenses by that amount.
U.S. Air Force Contract
On April 20, 2007, we entered into a $4.7 million contract with the U. S. Air Force to develop
Semiconductor-Tuned High Temperature Superconducting Filters for Ultra-Sensitive Radio Frequency
Receivers (SURF). During this initial twelve month contract, which provides for progress billings,
the U.S. Air Force has an option to extend the contract for an additional $5.4 million to develop a
prototype rack-mountable system.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based
upon our 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 disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis,
we evaluate our estimates, including those related to bad debts, inventories, recovery of
long-lived assets, including intangible assets, income taxes, warranty obligations, and
contingencies. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions
that we 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 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 the financial statements. We maintain allowances for
doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make
required payments. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in
an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required. We write
down our inventory for estimated obsolescence or unmarketable inventory equal to the difference
between the cost of inventory and the estimated market value based upon assumptions about future
demand and market conditions. If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected
by management, additional inventory write-downs may be required.
Our inventory is valued at the lower of our actual cost or the current estimated market value
of the inventory. We review inventory quantities on hand and on order and record a provision for
excess and obsolete inventory and/or vendor cancellation charges related to purchase commitments.
Such provisions are established based on historical usage, adjusted for known changes in demands
for such products, or the estimated forecast of product demand and production requirements. Our
business is characterized by rapid technological change, frequent new product development and rapid
product obsolescence that could result in an increase in the amount of obsolete inventory
quantities on hand. As demonstrated in the
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past three years, demand for our products can fluctuate significantly. Our estimates of
future product demand may prove to be inaccurate and we may understate or overstate the provision
required for excess and obsolete inventory.
Our net sales consist of revenue from sales of products net of trade discounts and allowances.
We recognize revenue when evidence of an arrangement exists, contractual obligations have been
satisfied, title and risk of loss have been transferred to the customer and collection of the
resulting receivable is reasonably assured. At the time revenue is recognized, we provide for the
estimated cost of product warranties if allowed for under contractual arrangements. Our warranty
obligation is affected by product failure rates and service delivery costs incurred in correcting a
product failure. Should such failure rates or costs differ from these estimates, accrued warranty
costs would be adjusted.
In connection with the sales of our commercial products, we indemnify, without limit or term,
our customers against all claims, suits, demands, damages, liabilities, expenses, judgments,
settlements and penalties arising from actual or alleged infringement or misappropriation of any
intellectual property relating to our products or other claims arising from our products. We
cannot reasonably develop an estimate of the maximum potential amount of payments that might be
made under our indemnity because of the uncertainty as to whether a claim might arise and how much
it might total.
Contract revenues are principally generated under research and development contracts.
Contract revenues are recognized utilizing the percentage-of-completion method measured by the
relationship of costs incurred to total estimated contract costs. If the current contract estimate
were to indicate a loss, utilizing the funded amount of the contract, a provision would be made for
the total anticipated loss. Revenues from research related activities are derived primarily from
contracts with agencies of the United States Government. Credit risk related to accounts
receivable arising from such contracts is considered minimal. These contracts include cost-plus,
fixed price and cost sharing arrangements and are generally short-term in nature.
All payments to us for work performed on contracts with agencies of the U.S. Government are
subject to adjustment upon audit by the Defense Contract Audit Agency. Based on historical
experience and review of current projects in process, we believe that the audits will not have a
significant effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. The Defense
Contract Audit Agency has audited us through 2003.
We periodically evaluate the realizability of long-lived assets as events or circumstances
indicate a possible inability to recover the carrying amount. Long-lived assets that will no
longer be used in business are written off in the period identified since they will no longer
generate any positive cash flows for us. Periodically, long-lived assets that will continue to be
used by us need to be evaluated for recoverability. Such evaluation is based on various analyses,
including cash flow and profitability projections. The analyses necessarily involve significant
management judgment. In the event the projected undiscounted cash flows are less than net book
value of the assets, the carrying value of the assets will be written down to their estimated fair
value. We completed such an analysis during fiscal 2006 and determined that no write down was
necessary. Our estimates of future cash flows may prove to be inaccurate, and we may understate or
overstate the write down of long-lived assets. During the first half of 2007, our market
capitalization declined. If our market capitalization declines below our book value, and it is
deemed other than temporary, then an impairment loss relating to our long-lived assets might be
recognized. Any future impairment of our long-lived assets could have a material adverse effect on
our financial position and results of operations.
Our valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets is based on our assessments of
historical losses and projected operating results in future periods. If and when we generate
future taxable income in the U.S. against which these tax assets may be applied, some portion or
all of the valuation allowance would be reversed and an increase in net income would consequently
be reported in future years.
We have a contract to deliver several custom products to a government contractor. We are
unable to manufacture the products for technical reasons. We have discussed the problem with the
contractor and our government customer. They are considering the problem, and we expect further
discussions. We do not believe that a loss is reasonably estimable at this time and therefore have
not recorded any liability relating to this matter. We will periodically reassess our potential
liability as additional information becomes available. If we later determine that a loss is
probable and the amount reasonably estimable, we would record a liability for the potential loss.
We account for stock-based compensation in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123R. We
use the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, which requires the input of highly subjective
assumptions. These assumptions include estimating the length of time an employee will retain their
stock options before exercising them (expected term), the estimated volatility of our common
stock price over the expected term and the number of options that will ultimately not complete
their vesting requirements (forfeitures). Changes in the subjective assumptions can materially
affect the estimated fair value of the stock-based compensation and consequently, the related
amount recognized on the consolidated statements of operations. See Notes 2 and 6 of the Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q for further discussion of stock-based
compensation.
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Backlog
Our commercial backlog consists of accepted product purchase orders with scheduled delivery
dates during the next twelve months. We had commercial backlog of $143,000 at June 30, 2007, as
compared to $75,000 at December 31, 2006.
Results of Operations
Quarter and six months ended June 30, 2007 as compared to the quarter and six months ended July 1,
2006
2006
Total net revenues decreased by $336,000, or 7%, to $4.7 million in the second quarter of 2007
from $5.0 million in the second quarter of 2006. Total net revenues decreased by $993,000, or 10%,
to $8.9 million in the first six months of 2007 from $9.9 million in the same period last year.
Total net revenues consist primarily of commercial product revenues and government contract
revenues. We also generate some additional revenues from sublicensing our technology.
Net commercial product revenues decreased to $3.6 million in the second quarter of 2007 from
$3.9 million in the second quarter of 2006, a decrease of $279,000, or 7%. For the first six
months of 2007, net commercial product revenues decreased $1.2 million to $7.2 million from $8.4
million in the same period last year, a decrease of 15%. The decrease is primarily the result of
lower sales of our SuperPlex products. Our three largest customers accounted for 70% of our total
net revenues in the first half of 2007. These customers generally purchase products through
non-binding commitments with minimal lead-times. Consequently, our commercial product revenues can
fluctuate dramatically from quarter to quarter based on changes in our customers capital spending
patterns.
Government contract revenues decreased to $1,032,000 in the second quarter of 2007 from
$1,088,000 in the second quarter of 2006, a decrease of $56,000, or 5%. For the first six months
of 2007, government contract revenues increased to $1.6 million from $1.4 million in the same
period last year, an increase of $251,000, or 18%. The variance is primarily attributable to the
completion of contracts in 2006 that were not replaced until the second quarter of 2007.
Cost of commercial product revenues includes all direct costs, manufacturing overhead,
provision for excess and obsolete inventories and restructuring and impairment charges relating to
the manufacturing operations. The cost of commercial product revenue totaled $3.2 million for the
second quarter of 2007 compared to $3.7 million for the second quarter of 2006, a decrease of
$430,000, or 12%. For the first six months of 2007, the cost of commercial product revenues
totaled $7.1 million as compared to $7.5 million for the first six months of 2006, a decrease of
$386,000, or 5%. For the quarter and year to date, decreased costs resulted primarily from the
reversal of a $319,000 product line exit cost accrual. This accrual was established in 2002 in the
amount of $1,042,000 and represented the estimated costs to be incurred with a customer to support
commercial product units previously purchased from Conductus for a period of five years.
Our cost of sales includes both variable and fixed cost components. The variable component
consists primarily of materials, assembly and test labor, overhead, which includes equipment and
facility depreciation, transportation costs and warranty costs. The fixed component includes test
equipment and facility depreciation, purchasing and procurement expenses and quality assurance
costs. Given the fixed nature of such costs, the absorption of our production overhead costs into
inventory decreases and the amount of production overhead variances expensed to cost of sales
increases as production volumes decline since we have fewer units to absorb our overhead costs
against. Conversely, the absorption of our production overhead costs into inventory increases and
the amount of production overhead variances expensed to cost of sales decreases as production
volumes increase since we have more units to absorb our overhead costs against. As a result, our
gross profit margins generally decrease as revenue and production volumes decline due to lower
sales volume and higher amounts of production overhead variances expensed to cost of sales; and our
gross profit margins generally increase as our revenue and production volumes increase due to
higher sales volume and lower amounts of production overhead variances expensed to cost of sales.
The following is an analysis of our commercial product gross profit and margins:
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dollars in thousands | July 1, 2006 | June 30, 2007 | July 1, 2006 | June 30, 2007 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net commercial product sales |
$ | 3,932 | 100 | % | $ | 3,653 | 100 | % | $ | 8,422 | 100 | % | $ | 7,187 | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Cost of commercial product sales |
3,658 | 93 | % | 3,228 | 88 | % | 7,516 | 89 | % | 7,130 | 99 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||
Gross profit |
$ | 274 | 7 | % | $ | 425 | 12 | % | $ | 906 | 11 | % | $ | 57 | 1 | % | ||||||||||||||||
We had a gross profit of $425,000 in the second quarter of 2007 from the sale of our
commercial products as compared to a gross profit of $274,000 in the second quarter of 2006. For
the six months ended June 30, 2007, we had a gross profit of $57,000 from the sale of our
commercial products as compared to a gross profit of $906,000 in the six months ended July 1, 2006.
Our gross margins were adversely impacted by lower sales volume as well as charges for excess and
obsolete inventory of approximately $160,000 and $180,000 in the first six months of 2007 and 2006,
respectively. We regularly review inventory quantities on hand and provide an allowance for excess
and obsolete inventory based on numerous factors including sales backlog, historical inventory
usage, forecasted product demand and production requirements for the next twelve months.
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Contract research and development expenses totaled $607,000 in the second quarter of 2007 as
compared to $703,000 in the second quarter of 2006. These expenses totaled $1,055,000 in the first
half of 2007 and $1,007,000 in the first half of 2006. This increase was the result of higher
expenses associated with performing our government contracts in the first quarter and two new
contracts added in the second quarter.
Other research and development expenses relate to development of new wireless commercial
products. We also incur design expenses associated with reducing the cost and improving the
manufacturability of our existing products. These expenses totaled $813,000 in the second quarter
of 2007 as compared to $630,000 in the same quarter of the prior year and totaled $1.7 million in
the first half of 2007 and $1.9 million in the first half of 2006. The increase in the second
quarter expenses was due to increased efforts to complete internal projects prior to award of new
government contracts.
Selling, general and administrative expenses totaled $2.0 million in the second quarter of
2007, as compared to $2.7 million in the second quarter of the prior year. In the first six months
of 2007, these expenses totaled $3.9 million as compared to $5.4 million in the same period last
year. The lower expenses in 2007 resulted primarily from reversal of a $610,000 reserve (see
Settlement of Litigation under Legal Proceedings Note to the Financial Statements), lower
insurance premiums and lower selling costs.
Interest expense in the three months and six months ended June 30, 2007 amounted to $11,000
and $22,000, as compared to $11,000 and $24,000 in the three months and six months ended July 1,
2006.
We had a net loss of $2.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2007, as compared to a net
loss of $22.7 million in the same period last year. For the six months ended June 30, 2007, our
loss totaled $4.9 million as compared to a net loss of $25.9 million in the same period last year.
The net loss available to common shareholders totaled $0.16 per common share in the second
quarter of 2007, as compared to a net loss of $1.82 per common share in the same period last year.
The net loss available to common shareholders totaled $0.39 per common share in the first half of
2007, as compared to a net loss of $2.07 per common share in the same period last year.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash Flow Analysis
As of June 30, 2007, we had working capital of $6.5 million, including $2.9 million in cash
and cash equivalents, as compared to working capital of $10.2 million at December 31, 2006, which
included $5.5 million in cash and cash equivalents. We currently invest our excess cash in
short-term, investment-grade, money-market instruments with maturities of three months or less. We
believe that all of our cash investments would be readily available to us should the need arise.
Cash and cash equivalents decreased by $2.6 million to $2.9 million at June 30, 2007 from $5.5
million at December 31, 2006. Cash during this period was used primarily in operations and to a
lesser extent for the purchase of property and equipment and for the payment of long-term
borrowings.
Cash used in operations totaled $2.5 million in the first half of 2007. We used $4 million to
fund the cash portion of our net loss. We also used cash to fund a $1.0 million increase in
accounts receivable and accounts payable payments. These uses were offset by cash generated from
the sale of inventory, prepaid expenses and other assets totaling $2.5 million. Cash used in
operations totaled $5.7 million in the first half of 2006. We used $4.1 million to fund the cash
portion of our net loss. We also used cash to fund a $3.0 million increase in inventory, patents
and licenses, other assets and accounts payable payments. These uses were partially offset by cash
generated from the collection of accounts receivable, prepaid expenses and other assets totaling
$1.4 million.
Net cash used in investing activities totaled $71,000 in the first half of 2007 as compared to
$170,000 in the first half of last year. These expenditures related primarily to purchases of
manufacturing equipment and facilities improvements to increase our production capacity. The first
half 2007 investing activity is net of $25,000 in equipment sales.
Net cash used in financing activities totaled $10,000 in the first half of 2007 and was used
to pay down our long term debt. Net cash used in financing activities totaled $9,000 in the first
half of 2006, including cash used to pay down our line of credit and long term debt of $9,000.
Financing Activities
We have historically financed our operations through a combination of cash on hand, cash
provided from operations, equipment lease financings, available borrowings under bank lines of
credit and both private and public equity offerings. We have effective registration statements on
file with the SEC covering the public resale by investors of all the common stock issued in our
private placements, as well as any common stock acquired upon exercise of their warrants.
We have an existing line of credit from a bank. It is a material source of funds for our
business. The line of credit was renewed in July 2007 for a term of one year. The line of credit
expires July 15, 2008. The loan agreement is structured as a
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sale of our accounts receivable and provides for the sale of up to $5.0 million of eligible
accounts receivable, with advances to us totaling 80% of the receivables sold. Advances bear
interest at the prime rate (8.25% at June 30, 2007) plus 2.50% per annum subject to a minimum
monthly charge. There was no amount outstanding under this borrowing facility at June 30, 2007.
Advances are collateralized by a lien on all of our assets. Under the terms of the agreement, we
continue to service the sold receivables and are subject to recourse provisions.
Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments
We incur various contractual obligations and commercial commitments in our normal course of
business. They consist of the following:
| Capital Lease Obligations. Our capital lease obligations are for property and equipment and total $4,000 at June 30, 2007. | ||
| Operating Lease Obligations. Our operating lease obligations consist of a facility lease in Santa Barbara, California, several copier leases and a forklift lease. | ||
| Patents and Licenses. We have entered into various licensing agreements requiring royalty payments ranging from 0.13% to 2.5% of specified product sales. Some of these agreements contain provisions for the payment of guaranteed or minimum royalty amounts. Typically, the licensor can terminate our license if we fail to pay minimum annual royalties. | ||
| Purchase Commitments. In the normal course of business, we incur purchase obligations with vendors and suppliers for the purchase of inventory, as well as other goods and services. These obligations are generally evidenced by purchase orders that contain the terms and conditions associated with the purchase arrangements. We are committed to accept delivery of such material pursuant to the purchase orders subject to various contract provisions which allow us to delay receipt of such orders or cancel orders beyond certain agreed upon lead times. Cancellations may result in cancellation costs payable by us. |
Capital Expenditures
We plan to invest less than $200,000 in fixed assets during the remainder of 2007.
Future Liquidity
Our principal sources of liquidity consist of existing cash balances and funds expected to be
generated from future operations. Based on our current forecasts, our cash resources may not be
sufficient to fund our planned operations for the remainder of 2007. We believe one of the key
factors to our liquidity in 2007 will be our ability to successfully execute on our plans to
increase sales levels in a highly concentrated industry where we experience significant
fluctuations in sales from quarter to quarter. Our cash requirements will also depend on numerous
other variable factors, including the rate of growth of sales, the timing and levels of products
purchased, payment terms and credit limits from manufacturers, and the timing and level of accounts
receivable collections. As a result of the uncertainty of these many factors, we cannot give
assurances that we will be able to continue operations in the absence of raising additional
capital. Accordingly, we intend to raise funds in the next few months to continue operations in
the absence of an improvement in our sales.
We cannot assure you that additional financing (public or private) will be available on
acceptable terms or at all. If we issue additional equity securities to raise funds, the ownership
percentage of our existing stockholders would be reduced. New investors may demand rights,
preferences or privileges senior to those of existing holders of common stock. If we cannot raise
any needed funds, we might be forced to make further substantial reductions in our operating
expenses, which could adversely affect our ability to implement our current business plan and
ultimately our viability as a company.
Our independent registered public accounting firm has included in their audit report for
fiscal 2006 an explanatory paragraph expressing doubt about our ability to continue as a going
concern. Our prior firm included a similar explanatory paragraph in their audit report for 2004
and 2005. In the first half of 2007, we incurred a net loss of $4.9 million and had negative cash
flows from operations of $2.5 million. In 2006, we incurred a net loss of $29.6 million and had
negative cash flows from operations of $7.3 million
Our financial statements have been prepared assuming that we will continue as a going concern.
The factors described above raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going
concern. Our financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from this
uncertainty.
Net Operating Loss Carryforward
As of December 31, 2006, we had net operating loss carryforwards for federal and state income
tax purposes of approximately $275.1 million and $143.4 million, respectively, which expire in the
years 2007 through 2026. Of these amounts $91.2 million and $23.5 million, respectively resulted
from the acquisition of Conductus. Included in the net operating loss carryforwards are deductions
related to stock options of approximately $24.1 million and $13.1 million for federal and
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California income tax purposes, respectively. To the extent net operating loss carryforwards
are recognized for accounting purposes the resulting benefits related to the stock options will be
credited to stockholders equity. In addition, we have research and development and other tax
credits for federal and state income tax purposes of approximately $2.4 million and $983,000,
respectively, which expire in the years 2007 through 2026. Of these amounts $661,000 and $736,000,
respectively resulted from the acquisition of Conductus.
Due to the uncertainty surrounding their realization, we have recorded a full valuation
allowance against our net deferred tax assets. Accordingly, no deferred tax asset has been
recorded in the accompanying balance sheet.
Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code imposes an annual limitation on the utilization of
net operating loss carryforwards based on a statutory rate of return (usually the applicable
federal funds rate, as defined in the Internal Revenue Code) and the value of the corporation at
the time of a change of ownership as defined by Section 382. We completed an analysis of our
equity transactions and determined that we had a change in ownership in August 1999 and December
2002. Therefore, the ability to utilize net operating loss carryforwards incurred prior to the
change of ownership totaling $98 million will be subject in future periods to an annual limitation
of $1.3 million. In addition, we acquired the right to Conductus net operating losses, which are
also subject to the limitations imposed by Section 382. Conductus underwent three ownership
changes, which occurred in February 1999, February 2001 and December 2002. Therefore, the ability
to utilize Conductus net operating loss carryforwards of $91.2 million incurred prior to the
ownership changes will be subject in future periods to annual limitation of $700,000. Net
operating losses incurred by us subsequent to the ownership changes totaled $86.4 million and are
not subject to this limitation.
Recent Accounting Requirements
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued
Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157), which defines fair value, establishes a
framework for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities, and expands disclosures about
fair value measurements. The Statement applies whenever other statements require or permit assets
or liabilities to be measured at fair value. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning
after November 15, 2007. We are currently evaluating the impact this Statement will have on our
consolidated financial statements.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets
and Financial Liabilities Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115 (SFAS 159). SFAS 159
permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair
value, with unrealized gains and losses related to these financial instruments reported in earnings
at each subsequent reporting date. SFAS 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November
15, 2007. We are currently evaluating the impact this Statement will have on our consolidated
financial statements.
Forward-Looking Statements
Please read the section in our 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K entitled Item 1A Risk Factors
for a description of additional uncertainties and factors that may affect our forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements are based on information presently available to our senior
management, and we do not assume any duty to update our forward-looking statements.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
There was no material change in our exposure to market risk at June 30, 2007 as compared with
our market risk exposure on December 31, 2006. See Managements Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations Market Risk in our 2006 Annual Report on Form
10-K.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that
information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit, is recorded,
processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commissions rules and forms, and such information is accumulated and communicated to
management as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures..
Our Chief Executive Officer and Controller have evaluated our disclosure controls and
procedures and have concluded, as of June 30, 2007, that they are effective as described above.
Changes in Internal Controls
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the second
quarter of 2006 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our
internal control over financial reporting.
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Because of our inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent
or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods
are subject to risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that
the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
Settlement of Litigation
We filed a lawsuit in the California Superior Court (Case No. 1186812) against Mr. Shalvoy, a
former director and stockholder, in the fourth quarter of 2005 to collect amounts due under two
notes aggregating $820,244 in principal in connection with the exercise in December 2000 of two
options to purchase Conductus, Inc. common stock prior to our acquisition of Conductus, Inc. in
December 2002. On March 2, 2007, we entered into a Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release of All
Claims with Mr. Shalvoy to settle the lawsuit, under which we received $610,000 in April 2007 and
rescinded Mr. Shalvoys second purported option exercise including cancellation of the related
note.
Routine Litigation
We may be involved in routine litigation arising in the ordinary course of our business, and,
while the results of the proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, we believe that the final
outcome of such matters will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position,
operating results or cash flow.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
A description of the risk factors associated with our business is contained in Item 1A, Risk
Factors, of our 2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
on April 2, 2007. There are no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our
2006 Annual Report on Form 10-K..
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
We did not conduct any offerings of equity securities during the second quarter of this year
that were not registered under the Securities Act of 1933.
We did not repurchase any shares of our common stock during the second quarter of this year.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
We did not submit any matters to a vote of security holders during the second quarter of this
year.
Item 5. Other Information.
(a) Additional Disclosures.
None.
(b) Stockholder Nominations.
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which stockholders may recommend
nominees to our board of directors.
Item 6. Exhibits.
Number | Description of Document | |
31.1
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Statement of CEO Pursuant to 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (*) | |
31.2
|
Statement of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (*) | |
32.1
|
Statement of CEO Pursuant to 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (*) | |
32.2
|
Statement of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (*) |
* | Filed herewith. |
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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.
SUPERCONDUCTOR TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Dated: August 09, 2007
|
/s/ William J. Buchanan | |||
William J. Buchanan | ||||
Controller (Principal Financial Officer) | ||||
/s/ Jeffrey A. Quiram | ||||
Jeffrey A. Quiram | ||||
President and Chief Executive Officer |
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