JAKKS PACIFIC INC - Quarter Report: 2010 June (Form 10-Q)
UNITED
STATES
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
FORM
10-Q
(Mark
one)
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the
quarterly period ended June 30, 2010
OR
¨
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: 0-28104
JAKKS
Pacific, Inc.
(Exact
Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Delaware
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95-4527222
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
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22619 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, California
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90265
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Registrant’s
Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (310) 456-7799
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on
its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be
submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding
12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit
and post such files). Yes o No ¨
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an
accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.
See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and
“smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check
one):
Large accelerated filer
¨
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Accelerated filer
x
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Non-accelerated filer
¨
(Do not check if a smaller
reporting company)
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Smaller reporting company
¨
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Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule
12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x
The
number of shares outstanding of the issuer’s common stock is 27,911,076 as of
August 6, 2010.
1
JAKKS
PACIFIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX
TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
Quarter
Ended June 30, 2010
ITEMS
IN FORM 10-Q
Page
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Part I
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FINANCIAL
INFORMATION
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Item 1.
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Financial
Statements
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3
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4
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5
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6
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Item 2.
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18
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Item 3.
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28
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Item 4.
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28
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Part II
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OTHER
INFORMATION
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Item 1.
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29
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Item 1A.
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30
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Item 2.
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Unregistered
Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
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None
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Item 3.
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Defaults
Upon Senior Securities
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None
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Item 4.
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Reserved
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Item 5.
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Other
Information
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None
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Item 6.
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36
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37
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DISCLOSURE
REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This
report includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A
of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934. For example, statements included in this report regarding our financial
position, business strategy and other plans and objectives for future
operations, and assumptions and predictions about future product demand, supply,
manufacturing, costs, marketing and pricing factors are all forward-looking
statements. When we use words like “intend,” “anticipate,” “believe,”
“estimate,” “plan”, “expect” or words of similar import, we are making
forward-looking statements. We believe that the assumptions and expectations
reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable and are based on
information available to us on the date hereof, but we cannot assure you that
these assumptions and expectations will prove to have been correct or that we
will take any action that we may presently be planning. We are not undertaking
to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement if we obtain new
information or upon the occurrence of future events or otherwise.
JAKKS
PACIFIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In
thousands, except share amounts)
December 31,
2009
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June
30, 2010
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|||||||
(*)
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(Unaudited)
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|||||||
ASSETS
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||||||||
Current
assets
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||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents
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$
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254,837
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$
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248,752
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||||
Marketable securities
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202
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204
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||||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowances for uncollectible accounts of
$2,543, and $2,379, respectively
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129,930
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102,856
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||||||
Inventory
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34,457
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47,384
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||||||
Income Tax receivable
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35,015
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22,572
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||||||
Deferred income taxes
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19,467
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22,791
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||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
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34,259
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35,907
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||||||
Total current assets
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508,167
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480,466
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||||||
Property
and equipment
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||||||||
Office furniture and equipment
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12,218
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12,171
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||||||
Molds and tooling
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55,054
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57,385
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||||||
Leasehold improvements
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6,540
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6,722
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||||||
Total
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73,812
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76,278
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||||||
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
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52,598
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53,910
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||||||
Property and equipment, net
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21,214
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22,368
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||||||
Deferred
income taxes
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53,502
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56,308
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||||||
Intangibles
and other, net
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40,604
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37,382
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||||||
Investment
in video game Joint Venture
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6,727
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-
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||||||
Goodwill,
net
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1,571
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3,446
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||||||
Trademarks,
net
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2,308
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2,308
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||||||
Total assets
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$
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634,093
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$
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602,278
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LIABILITIES
AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
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||||||||
Current
liabilities
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||||||||
Accounts payable
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$
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37,613
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$
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53,884
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||||
Accrued expenses
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64,051
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47,729
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||||||
Reserve for sales returns and allowances
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33,897
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20,386
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||||||
Capital lease obligation
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155
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41
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||||||
Income Tax Payable
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—
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364
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||||||
Convertible senior notes
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20,262
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5
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||||||
Total current liabilities
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155,978
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122,409
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||||||
Convertible
Senior Notes, Net
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86,728
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88,092
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||||||
Other
Liabilities
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2,490
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2,866
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||||||
Income
taxes payable
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16,788
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16,926
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||||||
Total liabilities
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261,984
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230,293
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||||||
Stockholders’
equity
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||||||||
Preferred stock, $.001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized; nil
outstanding
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—
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—
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||||||
Common stock, $.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 27,638,769
and 27,911,076 shares issued and outstanding,
respectively
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28
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28
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Additional paid-in capital
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303,474
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305,564
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Retained earnings
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72,835
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70,653
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Accumulated comprehensive loss
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(4,228
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)
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(4,260)
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Total stockholders’ equity
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372,109
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371,985
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||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
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$
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634,093
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$
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602,278
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(*)
Derived from audited financial statements
See notes
to condensed consolidated financial statements.
JAKKS
PACIFIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In
thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended
June 30,
(Unaudited)
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Six Months Ended
June 30,
(Unaudited)
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2009
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2010
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2009
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2010
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Net
sales
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$
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144,809
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$
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123,255
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$
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253,494
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$
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200,600
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||||||||
Cost
of sales
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150,885
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80,026
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222,589
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132,138
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||||||||||||
Gross
profit (loss)
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(6,076
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)
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43,229
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30,905
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68,462
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Selling,
general and administrative expenses
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53,756
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41,955
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108,310
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80,816
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||||||||||||
Write-down
of intangible assets
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8,221
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-
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8,221
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-
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||||||||||||
Write-down
of goodwill
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407,125
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-
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407,125
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-
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||||||||||||
Income
(Loss) from operations
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(475,178)
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1,274
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(492,751)
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(12,354)
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Profit
(Loss) from video game joint venture
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(22,901
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)
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6,000
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(20,005)
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6,000
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Interest
income
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69
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95
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248
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152
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||||||||||||
Interest
expense, net of benefit
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(1,266
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)
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(3,007)
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(2,533)
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(4,204)
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|||||||||||
Income
(Loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes
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(499,276
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)
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4,362
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(515,041)
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(10,406)
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Provision
(Benefit) for income taxes
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(92,714
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)
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1,387
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(97,680)
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(8,224)
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Net
income (loss)
|
$
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(406,562
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)
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$
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2,975
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$
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(417,361)
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$
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(2,182)
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|||||||
Income
(Loss) per share – basic
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$
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(14.96
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)
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$
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0.11
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$
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(15.35)
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$
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(0.08)
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|||||||
Income
(Loss) per share – diluted
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$
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(14.96
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)
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$
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0.11
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$
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(15.35)
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$
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(0.08)
|
See notes
to condensed consolidated financial statements.
JAKKS PACIFIC, INC. AND
SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In
thousands)
Six Months Ended
June
30,
(Unaudited)
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||||||||
2009
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2010
|
|||||||
CASH
FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
|
||||||||
Net
Loss
|
$
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(417,361)
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$
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(2,182)
|
||||
Adjustments
to reconcile net loss to net cash provided (used) by operating
activities:
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||||||||
Depreciation and amortization
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11,417
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10,792
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||||||
Share-based compensation expense
|
3,979
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2,090
|
||||||
Loss (gain) on disposal of property and equipment
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2,341
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(35)
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||||||
Deferred income taxes
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(73,547)
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(6,130)
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||||||
Write-down of intangible assets
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8,221
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- |
|
|||||
Write-down of goodwill
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407,125
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- |
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|||||
Write-down of deferred offering costs
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-
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495
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||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
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||||||||
Accounts receivable
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31,810
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27,074
|
||||||
Inventory
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8,742
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(12,927)
|
||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
|
1,342
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(1,648)
|
||||||
Receivable from joint venture
|
18,332
|
6,727
|
||||||
Income tax receivable
|
(18,832)
|
12,443
|
||||||
Accounts payable
|
9,058
|
16,271
|
||||||
Accrued expenses
|
(6,942)
|
(16,322)
|
||||||
Income taxes payable
|
(7,190)
|
502
|
||||||
Reserve for sales returns and allowances
|
(7,524)
|
(13,511)
|
||||||
Other
liabilities
|
4,481
|
375
|
||||||
Total adjustments
|
392,813
|
26,196
|
||||||
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities
|
(24,548)
|
24,014
|
||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
|
||||||||
Purchase of property and equipment
|
(10,912)
|
(6,570)
|
||||||
Change in other assets
|
2,068
|
(1,348)
|
||||||
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
|
-
|
67
|
||||||
Cash paid for net assets of business acquired
|
(12,253)
|
(1,875)
|
||||||
Net purchase of marketable securities
|
(4)
|
(2)
|
||||||
Net
cash used in investing activities
|
(21,101)
|
(9,728)
|
||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
|
||||||||
Retirement
of convertible notes
|
-
|
(20,257)
|
||||||
Common
stock surrendered
|
(1,389)
|
-
|
||||||
Decrease
in capital lease obligations
|
(76)
|
(114)
|
||||||
Net
cash used in financing activities
|
(1,465)
|
(20,371)
|
||||||
Net
decrease in cash and cash equivalents
|
(47,114)
|
(6,085)
|
||||||
Cash
and cash equivalents, beginning of period
|
169,520
|
254,837
|
||||||
Cash
and cash equivalents, end of period
|
$
|
122,406
|
$
|
248,752
|
||||
Cash
paid during the period for:
|
||||||||
Income taxes
|
$
|
2,224
|
$
|
678
|
||||
Interest
|
$
|
2,281
|
$
|
2,630
|
In
January 2009, two executive officers surrendered an aggregate of 74,836 shares
of restricted stock at a value of $1.4 million to cover their income taxes due
on the 2009 vesting of restricted shares granted to them in 2007 and 2008. This
restricted stock was subsequently retired by the Company. Also in January
2009, an employee surrendered 551 shares of restricted stock at a value of
$11,367 to cover his income taxes due on the December 31, 2008 vested
shares.
There
were no surrendered stock during 2010.
See Notes
8 and 9 for additional supplemental information to the condensed consolidated
statements of cash flows.
See notes
to condensed consolidated financial statements.
JAKKS
PACIFIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
June
30, 2010
Note
1 — Basis of Presentation
The
accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements
included herein have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to
the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial
statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such
rules and regulations. However, the Company believes that the disclosures are
adequate to prevent the information presented from being misleading. These
financial statements should be read in conjunction with Management’s Discussion
and Analysis of financial condition and results of operations and the financial
statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form
10-K, which contains audited financial information for the three years in the
period ended December 31, 2009.
The
information provided in this report reflects all adjustments (consisting solely
of normal recurring items) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to
present fairly the financial position and the results of operations for the
periods presented. Interim results are not necessarily indicative of results to
be expected for a full year.
Certain
reclassifications have been made to prior year balances in order to conform to
the current year presentation.
The
condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of JAKKS
Pacific, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively the
“Company”).
Note
2 — Business Segments, Geographic Data, Sales by Product Group, and Major
Customers
The
Company is a worldwide producer and marketer of children’s toys and other
consumer products, principally engaged in the design, development, production,
marketing and distribution of its diverse portfolio. The Company’s reportable
segments are Traditional Toys, Craft/Activity/Writing Products, and Pet
Products, each of which includes worldwide sales.
The
Traditional Toys segment includes action figures, vehicles, playsets, plush
products, dolls, accessories, pretend play products including Halloween costumes
and accessories, dress-up costumes and accessories, electronic products, novelty
toys, collectibles, construction toys, compounds, infant and pre-school toys,
water toys, kites, and related products.
Craft/Activity/Writing
Products include do-it-yourself kits, pens, pencils, stationery products,
crayons, markers, paints, and other related craft and activity
products.
Pet
Products include pet toys, treats, apparel and related pet
products.
Segment
performance is measured at the operating income level. All sales are made to
external customers, and general corporate expenses have been attributed to the
various segments based on sales volumes. Segment assets are comprised of
accounts receivable and inventories, net of applicable reserves and allowances,
goodwill and other assets.
JAKKS
PACIFIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note
2 — Business Segments, Geographic Data, Sales by Product Group, and Major
Customers - (continued)
Results
are not necessarily those that would be achieved were each segment an
unaffiliated business enterprise. Information by segment and a reconciliation to
reported amounts as of December 31, 2009 and June 30, 2010 and for the three and
six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2010 are as follows (in
thousands):
Three Months Ended
June 30,
|
Six Months Ended
June 30,
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
2009 |
2010
|
2009
|
2010
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||
Net
Sales
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Traditional
Toys
|
$
|
126,458
|
$ 117,917
|
$
|
224,050
|
$
|
192,290
|
||||||||||||||||||||
Craft/Activity/Writing
Products
|
14,818
|
2,850
|
22,378
|
4,042
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||
Pet
Products
|
3,533
|
2,488
|
7,066
|
4,268
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||
$
|
144,809
|
$ 123,255
|
$
|
253,494
|
$
|
200,600
|
Three Months Ended
June 30,
|
Six Months Ended
June 30,
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2009
|
2010
|
2009
|
2010
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Operating
Income/Loss
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Traditional
Toys
|
$
|
(373,944)
|
$
|
1,219
|
$
|
(389,724)
|
$ |
(11,842)
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||
Craft/Activity/Writing
Products
|
(89,790)
|
29
|
(91,012)
|
(249)
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pet
Products
|
(11,444)
|
26
|
(12,015)
|
(263)
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$
|
(475,178)
|
$
|
1,274
|
$ |
(492,751)
|
$ |
(12,354)
|
Three Months Ended
June 30,
|
Six Months Ended
June 30,
|
||||||||||||||||
|
2009
|
2010
|
2009
|
2010
|
|||||||||||||
Depreciation and Amortization
Expense
|
|||||||||||||||||
Traditional
Toys
|
$ |
5,886
|
$ |
6,054
|
$ |
10,444
|
$ |
10,510
|
|||||||||
Craft/Activity/Writing
Products
|
573
|
30
|
751
|
73
|
|||||||||||||
Pet
Products
|
130
|
122
|
222
|
209
|
|||||||||||||
$
|
6,589
|
$
|
6,206
|
$
|
11,417
|
$
|
10,792
|
December 31,
|
June 30,
|
|||||||
2009
|
2010
|
|||||||
Assets
|
||||||||
Traditional
Toys
|
$
|
565,516
|
$
|
585,584
|
||||
Craft/Activity/Writing
Products
|
57,022
|
9,204
|
||||||
Pet
Products
|
11,555
|
7,490
|
||||||
$
|
634,093
|
$
|
602,278
|
JAKKS
PACIFIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note
2 — Business Segments, Geographic Data, Sales by Product Group, and Major
Customers - (continued)
The
following tables present information about the Company by geographic area as of
December 31, 2009 and June 30, 2010 and for the three and six months ended June
30, 2009 and 2010 (in thousands):
December 31, 2009
|
June
30, 2010
|
|||||||
Long-lived
Assets
|
||||||||
United
States
|
$
|
19,917
|
$
|
21,325
|
||||
Hong
Kong
|
1,297
|
1,043
|
||||||
$
|
21,214
|
$
|
22,368
|
Three Months Ended June 30,
|
Six Months Ended June 30,
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2009
|
2010
|
2009
|
2010
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net
Sales by Geographic Area
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
United
States
|
$
|
120,807
|
$
|
104,445
|
$
|
210,879
|
$
|
168,920
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Europe
|
6,152
|
6,895
|
12,288
|
12,053
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Canada
|
5,563
|
4,062
|
9,968
|
7,189
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hong
Kong
|
6,292
|
1,569
|
9,539
|
3,012
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other
|
5,995
|
6,284
|
10,820
|
9,426
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$
|
144,809
|
$
|
123,255
|
$
|
253,494
|
$
|
200,600
|
Major
Customers
Net sales
to major customers for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2010
were as follows (in thousands, except for percentages):
Three Months Ended June 30,
|
Six Months Ended June 30,
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2009
|
2010
|
2009
|
2010
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
Amount
|
Percentage of
Net Sales
|
Amount
|
Percentage of
Net Sales
|
Amount
|
Percentage of
Net Sales
|
Amount
|
Percentage of
NetSales
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wal-Mart
|
$
|
23,008
|
15.9
|
%
|
$
|
25,840
|
21.0
|
%
|
$
|
58,553
|
23.1
|
%
|
$
|
45,238
|
22.5
|
%
|
||||||||||||||||
Toys
‘R’ Us
|
14,698
|
10.1
|
11,192
|
9.1
|
25,834
|
10.2
|
21,018
|
10.5
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Target
|
34,235
|
23.6
|
23,881
|
19.3
|
49,932
|
19.7
|
36,281
|
18.1
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
$
|
71,941
|
49.6
|
%
|
$
|
60,913
|
49.4
|
%
|
$
|
134,319
|
53.0
|
%
|
$
|
102,537
|
51.1
|
%
|
No other
customer accounted for more than 10% of the Company’s total net
sales.
At
December 31, 2009 and June 30, 2010, the Company’s three largest customers
accounted for approximately 50.7% and 51.5%, respectively, of net accounts
receivable. The concentration of the Company’s business with a relatively small
number of customers may expose the Company to material adverse effects if one or
more of its large customers were to experience financial difficulty. The Company
performs ongoing credit evaluations of its top customers and maintains an
allowance for potential credit losses.
JAKKS
PACIFIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note
3 — Inventory
Inventory,
which includes the ex-factory cost of goods, in-bound freight, duty and
warehouse costs, is stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market
and consists of the following (in thousands):
December 31,
2009
|
June
30, 2010
|
|||||||
Raw
materials
|
$
|
6,995
|
$
|
8,424
|
||||
Finished
goods
|
27,462
|
38,960
|
||||||
$
|
34,457
|
$
|
47,384
|
Note
4 — Revenue Recognition and Reserve for Sales Returns and
Allowances
Revenue
is recognized upon the shipment of goods to customers or their agents, depending
on terms, provided that there are no uncertainties regarding customer
acceptance, the sales price is fixed or determinable, and collectability is
reasonably assured and not contingent upon resale.
Generally,
the Company does not allow product returns. It provides a negotiated allowance
for breakage or defects to its customers, which is recorded when the related
revenue is recognized. However, the Company does make occasional exceptions to
this policy and consequently accrues a return allowance in gross sales based on
historic return amounts and management estimates. The Company also will
occasionally grant credits to facilitate markdowns and sales of slow moving
merchandise. These credits are recorded as a reduction of gross sales at the
time of occurrence.
The
Company also participates in cooperative advertising arrangements with some
customers, whereby it allows a discount from invoiced product amounts in
exchange for customer purchased advertising that features the Company’s
products. Typically, these discounts range from 1% to 6% of gross sales, and are
generally based on product purchases or on specific advertising campaigns. Such
amounts are accrued when the related revenue is recognized or when the
advertising campaign is initiated. These cooperative advertising arrangements
are accounted for as direct selling expenses.
The
Company’s reserve for sales returns and allowances amounted to $33.9 million as
of December 31, 2009, compared to $20.4 million as of June 30, 2010. This
decrease was primarily due to certain customers taking their year-end allowances
related to 2009 during 2010.
JAKKS
PACIFIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note
5 — Convertible Senior Notes
In
November 2009 the Company sold an aggregate of $100.0 million of 4.50%
Convertible Senior Notes due 2014 (the “Notes”). The Notes are senior unsecured
obligations that pay interest semi-annually at a rate of 4.50% per annum and
will mature on November 1, 2014. The conversion rate will initially be 63.2091
shares of JAKKS common stock per $1,000 principal amount of notes (equivalent to
an initial conversion price of approximately $15.82 per share of common stock),
subject to adjustment in certain circumstances. Prior to August 1, 2014, holders
of the Notes may convert their Notes only upon specified events. Upon
conversion, the Notes may be settled, at the Company’s election, in cash, shares
of its common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of its common stock.
Holders of the Notes may require the Company to repurchase for cash all or some
of their Notes upon the occurrence of a fundamental change (as
defined).
The
Company used a portion of the net proceeds from the offering to repurchase $77.7
million of its 4.625% convertible senior notes due in 2023 and repurchased
virtually all of the remaining $20.3 million of its 4.625% convertible senior
notes at par plus accrued interest in June 2010.
In June
2003, the Company sold an aggregate of $98.0 million of 4.625% Convertible
Senior Notes due June 15, 2023 of which $5,000 remain outstanding. Cash interest
was payable at an annual rate of 4.625% of the principal amount at issuance,
from the issue date to June 15, 2010, payable on June 15 and December 15 of each
year. After June 15, 2010, interest accrues at the same rate on the outstanding
notes. At maturity, the Company will redeem any outstanding notes at their
accreted principal amount, which will be equal to $1,811.95 (181.195%) per
$1,000 principal amount at issuance, unless redeemed or converted
earlier.
Convertible
Senior Notes Consist of the Following (in thousands):
December 31,
2009
|
June
30, 2010
|
|||||
Current
Liabilities
|
||||||
4.625% Convertible
senior notes
|
$
|
20,262
|
$
|
5
|
||
Long
Term Liabilities
|
||||||
4.50% Convertible
senior notes
|
$
|
100,000
|
$
|
100,000
|
||
Unamortized
discounts
|
(13,272)
|
(11,908)
|
||||
Net
carrying amount of 4.50% convertible senior notes
|
$
|
86,728
|
$
|
88,092
|
Note
6 — Income Taxes
The
Company’s income tax benefit of $8.2 million for the six months ended June 30,
2010 reflects an effective tax benefit of 79.0%. Included in the tax benefit of
$8.2 million is a tax benefit of $4.9 million related to a reduction in tax
reserves resulting from the effective settlement of tax audits of the Company’s
2003 through 2006 income tax returns. Absent this discrete tax benefit, the
Company’s effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2010 is 31.7%.
The Company’s tax benefit for the six months ended June 30, 2009 was $97.7
million and reflected an effective tax rate of 19.0%.
JAKKS
PACIFIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note
7 — Earnings/(Loss) Per Share
The
following table is a reconciliation of the weighted average shares used in the
computation of earnings and loss per share for the periods presented (in
thousands, except per share data):
Three
Months Ended June 30,
|
||||||||||||||||
2009
|
2010
|
|||||||||||||||
Income/(Loss)
|
Weighted
Average
Shares
|
Per-Share
|
Income/(Loss)
|
Weighted
Average
Shares
|
Per-Share
|
|||||||||||
Earnings/(Loss) per share –
basic
|
||||||||||||||||
Income
available to common
stockholders
|
|
$
|
(406,562)
|
27,175
|
|
$
|
(14.96)
|
|
$
|
2,975
|
|
27,382
|
$
|
0.11
|
||
Effect
of dilutive securities:
|
||||||||||||||||
Convertible
senior notes
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
||||||||||||
Options
and warrants
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
28
|
||||||||||||
Unvested
restricted stock grants
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
262
|
||||||||||||
Earnings/(Loss) per share –
diluted
|
||||||||||||||||
Income
available to common
stockholders
plus assumed exercises
and
conversion
|
$
|
(406,562)
|
27,175
|
$
|
(14.96)
|
$
|
2,975
|
27,672
|
$
|
0.11
|
Six Months Ended June
30,
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
2009
|
2010
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||
Income
/ (Loss)
|
Weighted
Average
Shares
|
Per-Share
|
Income /
(Loss)
|
Weighted
Average
Shares
|
Per-Share
|
|||||||||||||||||||
Loss per share - basic
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income
available to common stockholders
|
$
|
(417,361)
|
27,187
|
$
|
(15.35)
|
$
|
(2,182)
|
27,388
|
$ |
(0.08)
|
||||||||||||||
Loss per share -
diluted
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income
available to common stockholders plus assumed exercises and
conversion
|
$
|
(417,361)
|
27,187
|
$
|
(15.35)
|
$
|
(2,182)
|
27,388
|
$ |
(0.08)
|
JAKKS
PACIFIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note
7 — Earnings/(Loss) Per Share (continued)
Basic
earnings/loss per share has been computed using the weighted average number of
common shares outstanding. Diluted loss per share has been computed using the
weighted average number of common shares and common share equivalents
outstanding (which consist of warrants, options and convertible debt to the
extent they are dilutive). For the three months and six months ended June 30,
2010, the convertible notes interest and related common share equivalent of
7,165,160 and 7,249,585 respectively, and diluted options and unvested
restricted stock grants outstanding of 525,835 and 514,844
respectively were excluded from the diluted loss per share calculation
because they were anti-dilutive. Potentially dilutive stock options of 441,444
and 319,852 for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2010, respectively,
were excluded from the computation of diluted loss per share as the average
market price of the Company’s common stock did not exceed the weighted average
exercise price of such options and to have included them would have been
anti-dilutive. Potentially dilutive stock options of 399,318 and 342,145 for the
six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2010, respectively, were excluded from the
computation of diluted loss per share as the average market price of the
Company’s common stock did not exceed the weighted average exercise price of
such options and to have included them would have been
anti-dilutive. Potentially dilutive unvested restricted stock of
209,692 and nil for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2010, respectively,
were excluded from the computation of loss per share as to have included them
would have been anti-dilutive. Potentially dilutive unvested
restricted stock of 174,332 and 207,253 for the six months ended June 30, 2009
and 2010, respectively, were excluded from the computation of loss per share as
to have included them would have been anti-dilutive.
Note
8 — Common Stock and Preferred Stock
The
Company has 105,000,000 authorized shares of stock consisting of 100,000,000
shares of $.001 par value common stock and 5,000,000 shares of $.001 par value
preferred stock.
In
January 2010, the Company issued an aggregate of 240,000 shares of restricted
stock at an aggregate value of approximately $2.9 million to two of its
executive officers, which vest, subject to certain Company financial performance
criteria, in January 2011, and an aggregate of 40,950 shares of restricted
stock to its five non-employee directors, which vest in January 2011, at an
aggregate value of approximately $0.5 million.
In April
2010, the Company issued 5,507 shares of restricted stock to a non-employee
director, which vests in January 2011, at a value of approximately $0.1 million.
However,
following the death of such non-employee director our board of directors
determined to accelerate the vesting with respect to the 5,057 restricted
shares issued to him. Also, the company issued 5,000 shares of
restricted stock at a value of approximately $0.1 million to an employee, which
vests over a three-year period. Additionally, the company issued 5,000 shares of
restricted stock at a value of approximately $0.1million to an employee, which
vests over a five-year period.
All
issuances of common stock, including those issued pursuant to stock option and
warrant exercises, restricted stock grants and acquisitions, are issued from the
Company’s authorized but not issued and outstanding shares.
JAKKS
PACIFIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note
9 — Business Combinations
The
Company acquired the following entities to further enhance its existing product
lines and to continue diversification into other toy categories and seasonal
businesses:
In
October 2008, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Tollytots
Limited. The total initial consideration of $26.8 million consisted of $12.0
million in cash and the assumption of liabilities in the amount of $14.8
million, and resulted in goodwill of $4.1 million, of which $3.1 million has
been determined to be impaired and was written off in the quarter ended June 30,
2009. In addition, the Company agreed to pay an earn-out of up to an aggregate
amount of $5.0 million in cash over the three calendar years following the
acquisition based on the achievement of certain financial performance criteria,
which will be recorded as goodwill when and if earned. In the first
earn-out period ended December 31, 2009, no portion of the earn-out was
earned. Tollytots is a leading designer and producer of licensed baby dolls
and baby doll pretend play accessories based on well-known brands, and was
included in its results of operations from the date of acquisition.
In
October 2008, the Company acquired all of the stock of Kids Only, Inc. and a
related Hong Kong company, Kids Only Limited (collectively, “Kids Only”). The
total initial consideration of $23.8 million consisted of $20.4 million in cash
and the assumption of liabilities in the amount of $3.4 million, and resulted in
goodwill of $13.2 million, of which $12.7 million has been determined to be
impaired and was written off in the quarter ended June 30, 2009. In addition,
the Company agreed to pay an earn-out of up to an aggregate amount of $5.6
million in cash over the three calendar years following the acquisition based on
the achievement of certain financial performance criteria, which will be
recorded as goodwill when and if earned. The first earn-out period ended
September 30, 2009 and the full earn-out amount of $1.9 million was paid in
April 2010. Kids Only is a leading designer and producer of licensed indoor and
outdoor kids’ furniture, and has an extensive portfolio which also includes baby
dolls and accessories, room decor and a myriad of other children’s toy
products, and was included in its results of operations from the date of
acquisition.
In
December 2008, the Company acquired certain assets of Disguise, Inc. and a
related Hong Kong company, Disguise Limited (collectively, “Disguise”). The
total initial consideration of $60.6 million consisted of $38.6 million in cash
and the assumption of liabilities in the amount of $22.0 million, and resulted
in goodwill of $30.6 million, all of which has been determined to be impaired
and was written off in the quarter ended June 30, 2009. Disguise is a leading
designer and producer of Halloween and everyday costume play and was included in
our results of operations from the date of acquisition.
Refer to
Note 11 for information on the write-down of goodwill.
Note
10 — Joint Venture
The
Company owned a fifty percent interest in a joint venture with THQ Inc. (“THQ”),
which developed, published and distributed interactive entertainment software
for the leading hardware game platforms in the home video game market. Pursuant
to a Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release dated December 22, 2009, the
joint venture was terminated on December 31, 2009 and THQ is obligated to
pay the Company an aggregate of $20.0 million in fixed payments of
$6.0 million on each of June 30, 2010 and 2011 and $4.0 million
on each of June 30, 2012 and 2013 which the Company will record as income
on a cash basis when received (see Note 14). The $6.0 million payment due
on June 30, 2010 was received in the second quarter of 2010.
JAKKS
PACIFIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note
10 — Joint Venture (continued)
As of
December 31, 2009 and June 30, 2010, the balance of the investment in the video
game joint venture includes the following components (in
thousands):
December
31
|
June
30,
|
|||||||
2009
|
2010
|
|||||||
Preferred
return receivable
|
$
|
6,727
|
$
|
-
|
||||
$
|
6,727
|
$
|
-
|
Note
11 — Goodwill
The
changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the six months ended June 30,
2010 are as follows (in thousands):
Traditional
Toys
|
||||
Balance
at beginning of the period
|
$
|
1,571
|
||
Adjustments
to goodwill during the period
|
1,875
|
|||
Balance
at end of the period
|
$
|
3,446
|
The
Company applies a fair value-based impairment test to the net book value of
goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets on an annual basis and, if
certain events or circumstances indicate that an impairment loss may have been
incurred, on an interim basis. The analysis of potential impairment of goodwill
requires a two-step process. The first step is the estimation of fair value. If
step one indicates that an impairment potentially exists, the second step is
performed to measure the amount of impairment, if any. Goodwill impairment
exists when the estimated fair value of goodwill is less than its carrying
value.
During
the second quarter of 2009, the Company determined that the significant decline
in its market capitalization was likely to be sustained and that an interim
goodwill impairment test was required. As a result of such testing, the Company
determined that $407.1 million, substantially all of the goodwill related to
previous acquisitions, including the acquisition of Disguise in December 2008,
was impaired. This amount was charged to expense in Write-down of Goodwill in
the second quarter of 2009.
At
December 31, 2009, the Company recorded deferred tax liabilities related to the
Tollytots and Kids Only acquisitions that resulted in Goodwill of $1.6
million.
As of
June 30, 2010, the Company had made an earn-out payment in the amount of $1.9
million related to its Kids Only, Inc. acquisition.
JAKKS
PACIFIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note
12 — Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill
Intangible
assets consist primarily of licenses, product lines, customer relationships,
debt offering costs from the issuance of the Company’s convertible senior notes
and trademarks. Amortized intangible assets are included in the Intangibles and
other, net, in the accompanying balance sheets. Trademarks are disclosed
separately in the accompanying balance sheets. Intangible assets are as follows
(in thousands, except for weighted useful lives):
December 31, 2009
|
June
30, 2010
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted
Useful
Lives
|
Gross
Carrying
Amount
|
Accumulated
Amortization
|
Net
Amount
|
Gross
Carrying
Amount
|
Accumulated
Amortization
|
Net
Amount
|
|||||||||||||||||||
(Years)
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortized
Intangible Assets:
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
Acquired
order backlog
|
.50
|
$
|
2,393
|
$
|
(2,393
|
)
|
$
|
—
|
$
|
2,393
|
$ |
(2,393)
|
$ |
-
|
|||||||||||
Licenses
|
4.84
|
85,788
|
(57,396
|
)
|
28,392
|
85,788
|
(60,468)
|
25,320
|
|||||||||||||||||
Product
lines
|
3.62
|
19,100
|
(18,285
|
)
|
815
|
19,100
|
(18,393)
|
707
|
|||||||||||||||||
Customer
relationships
|
5.32
|
6,296
|
(2,912
|
)
|
3,384
|
6,296
|
(3,324)
|
2,972
|
|||||||||||||||||
Non-compete/Employment
contracts
|
3.84
|
3,133
|
(2,823
|
)
|
310
|
3,133
|
(2,887)
|
246
|
|||||||||||||||||
Debt
offering costs
|
5.00
|
4,444
|
(372
|
)
|
4,072
|
3,678
|
(488)
|
3,190
|
|||||||||||||||||
Total
amortized intangible assets
|
121,154
|
(84,181
|
)
|
36,973
|
120,388
|
(87,953)
|
32,435
|
||||||||||||||||||
Unamortized
Intangible Assets:
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||
Trademarks
|
2,308
|
2,308
|
2,308
|
2,308
|
|||||||||||||||||||||
$
|
123,462
|
$
|
(84,181
|
)
|
$
|
39,281
|
$
|
122,696
|
$ |
(87,953)
|
$ |
34,743
|
Amortization
expense related to limited life intangible assets was $2.3 million and $2.5
million for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2010,
respectively. Amortization expense related to limited life intangible
assets was $3.9 million and $4.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009
and 2010, respectively.
As of
June 30, 2009, the Company determined that the tradenames “Child Guidance” and
“Play Along” and certain tradenames associated with its Craft and Activity
product lines would either be discontinued, or were under-performing.
Consequently, the intangible assets associated with these tradenames were
written off to Write-down of Intangible Assets, resulting in a non-cash charge
of $8.2 million.
JAKKS
PACIFIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note
13 — Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The table
below presents the components of the Company’s comprehensive loss for the three
and six months ended June 30, 2009 and 2010 (in thousands):
Three Months
Ended June 30,
|
Six Months
Ended June 30,
|
|||||||||||||||
|
2009
|
2010
|
2009
|
2010
|
||||||||||||
Net
income (loss)
|
$
|
(406,562
|
)
|
$
|
2,975
|
$
|
(417,361
|
)
|
$
|
(2,182)
|
||||||
Other
comprehensive income (loss):
|
||||||||||||||||
Foreign
currency translation adjustment
|
6
|
(32)
|
—
|
(32)
|
||||||||||||
Comprehensive
income (loss)
|
$
|
(406,556
|
)
|
$
|
2,943
|
$
|
(417,361)
|
$
|
(2,214)
|
Note
14— Litigation
On
October 12, 2006, World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (“WWE”) commenced a
lawsuit in Connecticut state court against THQ/JAKKS Pacific LLC, alleging that
sales of WWE video games in Japan and other countries in Asia were not lawful
(the “Connecticut Action”). The lawsuit sought, among other things, a
declaration that WWE is entitled to terminate the video game license and
monetary damages. In 2007, WWE filed an amended complaint in the Connecticut
Action to add the principal part of the state law claims present in the action
filed by WWE in the Southern District of New York (the “WWE Action”) to the
Connecticut Action; the WWE Action was finally dismissed in 2009. THQ filed a
cross-complaint that asserted claims by THQ and Mr. Farrell, THQ’s Chief
Executive Officer, for indemnification from the Company in the event that WWE
prevailed on its claims against THQ and Farrell and also asserted claims by THQ
that the Company breached its fiduciary duties to THQ in connection with the
videogame license between WWE and the THQ/JAKKS Pacific joint venture and sought
equitable and legal relief, including substantial monetary and exemplary damages
against the Company in connection with its claim. Thereafter, the WWE claims and
the THQ cross-claims in the Connecticut Action were all dismissed with prejudice
pursuant to settlement agreements that the Company entered into with WWE and THQ
dated December 22, 2009 (the “Settlements”). The settlement agreement with
THQ provides for payments to the Company in the aggregate amount of $20.0
million payable $6.0 million, $6.0 million, $4.0 million and
$4.0 million on June 30, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013, respectively. The $6.0
million payment due on June 30, 2010 was received in the second quarter of
2010.
The
Company is a party to, and certain of its property is the subject of, various
other pending claims and legal proceedings that routinely arise in the ordinary
course of its business. The Company does not believe that any of these claims or
proceedings will have a material effect on its business, financial condition or
results of operations.
JAKKS
PACIFIC, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Note
15 — Share-Based Payments
The
Company’s 2002 Stock Award and
Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) provides for the awarding of stock options
and restricted stock to employees, officers and non-employee directors. The Plan
is more fully described in Notes 14 and 16 to the Consolidated Financial
Statements in the Company’s 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The
following table summarizes the total share-based compensation expense and
related tax benefits recognized for the three and six months ended June 30, 2009
and 2010 (in thousands):
Three Months Ended
June 30,
|
Six Months Ended
June 30,
|
|||||||||||||||
2009
|
2010
|
2009
|
2010
|
|||||||||||||
Stock
option compensation expense
|
$
|
(23
|
)
|
$
|
(262)
|
$
|
86
|
$
|
(223)
|
|||||||
Tax
benefit related to stock option compensation
|
$
|
(4
|
)
|
$
|
(96)
|
$
|
34
|
$
|
(82)
|
|||||||
Restricted
stock compensation expense
|
$
|
2,008
|
$
|
1,172
|
$
|
3,893
|
$
|
2,313
|
||||||||
Tax
benefit related to restricted stock compensation
|
$
|
759
|
$
|
441
|
$
|
1,477
|
$
|
872
|
Stock
option activity pursuant to the Plan for Six months ended June 30, 2010 is
summarized as follows:
Plan Stock Options (*)
|
||||||||
Number of
Shares
|
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
|
|||||||
Outstanding,
December 31, 2009
|
444,715
|
$
|
19.63
|
|||||
Granted
|
-
|
-
|
||||||
Exercised
|
-
|
-
|
||||||
Cancelled
|
(57,400)
|
21.20
|
||||||
Outstanding,
June 30, 2010
|
387,315
|
$ |
19.39
|
* The
stock option activity excludes 100,000 of fully vested warrants issued during
2003 with an initial exercise price of $11.35 per share, which expire August 14,
2013 and are outstanding at June 30, 2010.
Restricted
stock award activity pursuant to the Plan for the six months ended June 30, 2010
is summarized as follows:
Restricted Stock Awards
|
||||||||
Number of
Shares
|
Weighted
Average
Price
on grant date
|
|||||||
Outstanding,
December 31, 2009
|
436,443
|
$
|
20.24
|
|||||
Awarded
|
290,950
|
$
|
12.22
|
|||||
Vested
|
(178,526
|
)
|
$
|
23.11
|
||||
Forfeited
|
(24,150
|
)
|
$
|
17.98
|
||||
Outstanding,
June 30 2010
|
524,717
|
$
|
14.92
|
Item
2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations
The
following discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of
operations should be read together with our Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements and Notes thereto which appear elsewhere herein.
Critical
Accounting Policies and Estimates
The
accompanying consolidated financial statements and supplementary information
were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America. Significant accounting policies are discussed in Note
2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements set forth in the Company’s Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. Inherent in the
application of many of these accounting policies is the need for management to
make estimates and judgments in the determination of certain revenues, expenses,
assets and liabilities. As such, materially different financial results can
occur as circumstances change and additional information becomes known. The
policies with the greatest potential effect on our results of operations and
financial position include:
Allowance for
Doubtful Accounts. Our allowance for doubtful accounts is based on
management’s assessment of the business environment, customers’ financial
condition, historical collection experience, accounts receivable aging, customer
disputes and the collectability of specific customer accounts. If there were a
deterioration of a major customer’s creditworthiness, or actual defaults were
higher than our historical experience, our estimates of the recoverability of
amounts due to us could be overstated, which could have an adverse impact on our
operating results. The allowance for doubtful accounts is also affected by the
time at which uncollectible accounts receivable balances are actually written
off.
Major
customers’ accounts are monitored on an ongoing basis; more in depth reviews are
performed based on changes in customer’s financial condition and/or the level of
credit being extended. When a significant event occurs, such as a bankruptcy
filing by a specific customer, and on a quarterly basis, the allowance is
reviewed for adequacy and the balance or accrual rate is adjusted to reflect
current risk prospects.
Revenue
Recognition. Our revenue recognition policy is to recognize revenue when
persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, title transfer has occurred
(product shipment), the price is fixed or readily determinable, and
collectability is probable. Sales are recorded net of sales returns and
discounts, which are estimated at the time of shipment based upon historical
data. JAKKS routinely enters into arrangements with its customers to provide
sales incentives, support customer promotions, and provide allowances for
returns and defective merchandise. Such programs are based primarily on customer
purchases, customer performance of specified promotional activities, and other
specified factors such as sales to consumers. Accruals for these programs are
recorded as sales adjustments that reduce gross revenue in the period the
related revenue is recognized.
Goodwill and
other indefinite-lived intangible assets. Goodwill and indefinite-lived
intangible assets are not amortized, but are tested for impairment at least
annually at the reporting unit level.
Factors
we consider important which could trigger an impairment review include the
following:
|
●
|
significant
underperformance relative to expected historical or projected future
operating results;
|
|
●
|
significant
changes in the manner of our use of the acquired assets or the strategy
for our overall business; and
|
|
●
|
significant
negative industry or economic
trends.
|
Due to
the subjective nature of the impairment analysis significant changes in the
assumptions used to develop the estimate could materially affect the conclusion
regarding the future cash flows necessary to support the valuation of long-lived
assets, including goodwill. The valuation of goodwill involves a high degree of
judgment and consists of a comparison of the fair value of a reporting unit with
its book value. Based on the assumptions underlying the valuation, impairment is
determined by estimating the fair value of a reporting unit and comparing that
value to the reporting unit’s book value. If the implied fair value is more than
the book value of the reporting unit, an impairment loss is not indicated. If
impairment exists, the fair value of the reporting unit is allocated to all of
its assets and liabilities excluding goodwill, with the excess amount
representing the fair value of goodwill. An impairment loss is measured as the
amount by which the book value of the reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds the
estimated fair value of that goodwill.
As of
June 30, 2009, the Company determined that the significant decline in its market
capitalization is likely to be sustained. The Company’s market capitalization
was not significantly affected by the substantial resolution of the WWE lawsuit,
and the lower revenue expectations for 2009 versus 2008 were factors that
indicated that an interim goodwill impairment test was required. As a result,
the Company determined that $407.1 million, or all of the goodwill related to
previous acquisitions, including the acquisition of Disguise in December 2008,
was impaired. This amount is included in “Write-down of Goodwill” in the
accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
As of
June 30, 2009, the Company determined that the tradenames “Child Guidance” and
“Play Along” and certain tradenames associated with our Craft and Activity
product lines would either be discontinued, or were under performing.
Consequently, the intangible assets associated with these tradenames were
written off to “Write-down of Intangible Assets”, resulting in a non-cash charge
of $8.2 million.
Goodwill
and Intangible assets amounted to $38.2 million as of June 30,
2010.
Reserve for
Inventory Obsolescence. We value our inventory at the lower of cost or
market. Based upon a consideration of quantities on hand, actual and projected
sales volume, anticipated product selling prices and product lines planned to be
discontinued, slow-moving and obsolete inventory is written down to its net
realizable value.
Failure
to accurately predict and respond to consumer demand could result in the Company
under producing popular items or over producing less popular items. Furthermore,
significant changes in demand for our products would impact management’s
estimates in establishing our inventory provision.
Management
estimates are monitored on a quarterly basis and a further adjustment to reduce
inventory to its net realizable value is recorded, as an increase to cost of
sales, when deemed necessary under the lower of cost or market
standard.
Income Allocation
for Income Taxes. Our quarterly income tax provision and related income
tax assets and liabilities are based on estimated annual income as allocated to
the various tax jurisdictions based upon our transfer pricing study, US and
foreign statutory income tax rates, and tax regulations and planning
opportunities in the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates.
Significant judgment is required in interpreting tax regulations in the US and
foreign jurisdictions, and in evaluating worldwide uncertain tax positions.
Actual results could differ materially from those judgments, and changes from
such judgments could materially affect our consolidated financial
statements.
Discrete Items
for Income Taxes. A discrete tax benefit of $4.9 million was recognized
during the six months ended June 30, 2010 related to a reduction in tax reserves
resulting from the effective settlement of tax audits of the Company’s 2003
through 2006 income tax returns.
Income taxes and
interest and penalties related to income tax payable. We do not file a
consolidated return with our foreign subsidiaries. We file federal and state
returns and our foreign subsidiaries each file Hong Kong returns, as applicable.
Deferred taxes are provided on an asset and liability method whereby deferred
tax assets are recognized as deductible temporary differences and operating loss
and tax credit carry-forwards and deferred tax liabilities are recognized for
taxable temporary differences. Temporary differences are the differences between
the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax basis. Deferred tax
assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in the opinion of management,
it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets
will not be realized. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are adjusted for the
effects of changes in tax laws and rates on the date of enactment.
Management
employs a threshold and measurement process for recording in the financial
statements uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax
return. Tax benefits that are subject to challenge by tax authorities are
analyzed and accounted for in the income tax provision.
We
accrue a tax reserve for additional income taxes, which may become payable in
future years as a result of audit adjustments by tax authorities. The reserve is
based on management’s assessment of all relevant information, and is
periodically reviewed and adjusted as circumstances warrant. As of June 30,
2010, our income tax reserves are approximately $16.9 million and relate to the
potential income tax audit adjustments, primarily in the areas of income
allocation and transfer pricing.
Share-Based
Compensation . We grant restricted stock and options to purchase our
common stock to our employees (including officers) and non-employee directors
under our 2002 Stock Award and Incentive Plan (the “Plan”), which incorporated
the shares remaining under our Third Amended and Restated 1995 Stock Option
Plan. The benefits provided under the Plan are share-based payments. We estimate
the value of share-based awards on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes
option-pricing model. The determination of the fair value of share-based payment
awards on the date of grant using an option-pricing model is affected by our
stock price, as well as assumptions regarding a number of complex and subjective
variables. These variables include our expected stock price volatility over the
term of the awards, actual and projected employee stock option exercise
behaviors, cancellations, terminations, risk-free interest rates and expected
dividends.
Recent
Developments
In
October 2008, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Tollytots
Limited. The total initial consideration of $26.8 million consisted of $12.0
million in cash and the assumption of liabilities in the amount of $14.8
million, and resulted in goodwill of $4.1 million, of which $3.1 million has
been determined to be impaired and was written off in the quarter ended June 30,
2009. In addition, the Company agreed to pay an earn-out of up to an aggregate
amount of $5.0 million in cash over the three calendar years following the
acquisition based on the achievement of certain financial performance criteria,
which will be recorded as goodwill when and if earned. In the first
earn-out period ended December 31, 2009, no portion of the earn-out was
earned. Tollytots is a leading designer and producer of licensed baby dolls
and baby doll pretend play accessories based on well-known brands, and was
included in its results of operations from the date of acquisition.
In
October 2008, the Company acquired all of the stock of Kids Only, Inc. and a
related Hong Kong company, Kids Only Limited (collectively, “Kids Only”). The
total initial consideration of $23.8 million consisted of $20.4 million in cash
and the assumption of liabilities in the amount of $3.4 million, and resulted in
goodwill of $13.2 million, of which $12.7 million has been determined to be
impaired and was written off in the quarter ended June 30, 2009. In addition,
the Company agreed to pay an earn-out of up to an aggregate amount of $5.6
million in cash over the three calendar years following the acquisition based on
the achievement of certain financial performance criteria, which will be
recorded as goodwill when and if earned. The first earn-out period ended
September 30, 2009 and the full earn-out amount of $1.9 million was paid in
April 2010. Kids Only is a leading designer and producer of licensed indoor and
outdoor kids’ furniture, and has an extensive portfolio which also includes baby
dolls and accessories, room décor and a myriad of other children’s toy
products, and was included in its results of operations from the date of
acquisition.
In
December 2008, the Company acquired certain assets of Disguise, Inc. and a
related Hong Kong company, Disguise Limited (collectively, “Disguise”). The
total initial consideration of $60.6 million consisted of $38.6 million in cash
and the assumption of liabilities in the amount of $22.0 million, and resulted
in goodwill of $30.6 million, all of which has been determined to be impaired
and was written off in the quarter ended June 30, 2009. Disguise is a leading
designer and producer of Halloween and everyday costume play and was included in
our results of operations from the date of acquisition. Pro forma results of
operations are not provided since the amounts are not material to the
consolidated results of operations.
In
November 2009, we sold an aggregate of $100.0 million of 4.50% Convertible
Senior Notes due 2014 (the “Notes”). The Notes are senior unsecured obligations
of JAKKS, will pay interest semi-annually at a rate of 4.50% per annum and will
mature on November 1, 2014. The conversion rate will initially be 63.2091 shares
of our common stock per $1,000 principal amount of notes (equivalent to an
initial conversion price of approximately $15.82 per share of common stock),
subject to adjustment in certain circumstances. Prior to August 1, 2014, holders
of the Notes may convert their Notes only upon specified events. Upon
conversion, the Notes may be settled, at our election, in cash, shares of our
common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock. Holders
of the Notes may require us to repurchase for cash all or some of their Notes
upon the occurrence of a fundamental change (as defined in the Notes). We used a
portion of the net proceeds from the offering to repurchase $77.7 million of our
4.625% convertible senior notes due in 2023 in November 2009 and we redeemed all
but $5,000 of the remaining $20.3 million of notes in June 2010.
In
December 2009 we entered into a Settlement Agreement and Mutual Release pursuant
to which our joint venture with THQ was terminated as of December 31, 2009 and
we will receive fixed payments in the aggregate amount of $20.0 million from THQ
payable $6.0 million on each of June 30, 2010 and 2011 and $4.0 million on each
of June 30, 2012 and 2013 which we will record as income on a cash basis over
the term. The $6.0 million payment due on June 30, 2010 was received by us in
the second quarter of 2010.
Results
of Operations
The
following unaudited table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain
statement of income data as a percentage of net sales.
Three Months Ended
June 30,
|
Six Months Ended
June 30,
|
|||||||||||||||
2009
|
2010
|
2009
|
2010
|
|||||||||||||
Net
sales
|
100.0%
|
|
100.0%
|
|
100.0
|
%
|
100.0
|
%
|
||||||||
Cost
of sales
|
104.2
|
64.9
|
87.8
|
65.9
|
||||||||||||
Gross
profit (loss)
|
(4.2)
|
35.1
|
12.2
|
34.1
|
||||||||||||
Selling,
general and administrative expenses
|
37.1
|
34.0
|
42.8
|
40.3
|
||||||||||||
Write-down
of intangible assets
|
5.7
|
-
|
3.2
|
-
|
||||||||||||
Write-down
of goodwill
|
281.1
|
-
|
160.6
|
-
|
||||||||||||
Income
(loss) from operations
|
(328.1)
|
1.1
|
(194.4)
|
(6.2)
|
||||||||||||
Profit
(loss) from video game joint venture
|
(15.8)
|
4.9
|
(7.9)
|
3.0
|
||||||||||||
Interest
income
|
-
|
0.1
|
0.1
|
0.1
|
||||||||||||
Interest
expense, net of benefit
|
(0.9)
|
(2.4)
|
(1.0)
|
(2.1)
|
||||||||||||
Income
(loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes
|
(344.8)
|
3.7
|
(203.2)
|
(5.2)
|
||||||||||||
Provision
(benefit) for income taxes
|
(64.0)
|
1.1
|
(38.5)
|
(4.1)
|
||||||||||||
Net
income (loss)
|
(280.8)
|
2.6
|
(164.7)
|
(1.1)
|
The
following unaudited table summarizes, for the periods indicated, certain income
statement data by segment (in thousands).
Three Months Ended
June 30,
|
Six Months Ended
June 30,
|
|||||||||||||||
2009
|
2010
|
2009
|
2010
|
|||||||||||||
Net
Sales
|
||||||||||||||||
Traditional
Toys
|
$
|
126,458
|
$
|
117,917
|
$
|
224,050
|
$
|
192,290
|
||||||||
Craft/Activity/Writing
Products
|
14,818
|
2,850
|
22,378
|
4,042
|
||||||||||||
Pet
Products
|
3,533
|
2,488
|
7,066
|
4,268
|
||||||||||||
144,809
|
123,255
|
253,494
|
200,600
|
|||||||||||||
Cost
of Sales
|
||||||||||||||||
Traditional
Toys
|
132,880
|
76,242
|
196,088
|
120,595
|
||||||||||||
Craft/Activity/Writing
Products
|
13,784
|
2,015
|
18,991
|
8,501
|
||||||||||||
Pet
Products
|
4,221
|
1,769
|
7,510
|
3,042
|
||||||||||||
150,885
|
80,026
|
222,589
|
132,138
|
|||||||||||||
Gross
Profit (Loss)
|
||||||||||||||||
Traditional
Toys
|
(6,422)
|
41,675
|
27,962
|
63,827
|
||||||||||||
Craft/Activity/Writing
Products
|
1,034
|
835
|
3,387
|
3,409
|
||||||||||||
Pet
Products
|
(688)
|
719
|
(444)
|
1,226
|
||||||||||||
$
|
(6,076)
|
$
|
43,229
|
$
|
30,905
|
$
|
68,462
|
Comparison
of the Three Months Ended June 30, 2010 and 2009
Net
Sales
Traditional Toys. Net sales
of our Traditional Toys segment were $117.9 million in 2010, compared to $126.5
million in 2009, representing a decrease of $8.6 million, or
6.8%. The decrease in net sales was primarily due to lower
unit sales of our WWE® and Pokemon® action figures and
accessories, and other JAKKS products, including Eyeclops®, Cabbage Patch Kids®,
In My Pocket & Friends® , JAKKS™ dolls and pretend play products based on
Hannah Montana®, and NASCAR® vehicles, and the elimination of our Kite product
line. This was offset in part by increases in unit sales of some
products, including UFC® and TNA® action figures and accessories, SpongeBob
SquarePants® toys, Spynet™, role-play, dress-up toys and dolls, including those
based on classic Disney Princesses® and Disney Fairies® characters, large baby
dolls and accessories, and kids indoor and outdoor furniture.
Craft/Activity/Writing
Product. Net sales of our Craft/Activity/Writing Products were $2.8
million in 2010, compared to $14.8 million in 2009, representing a decrease of
$12.0 million, or 81.1%. The decrease in net sales was primarily due
to decreases in unit sales of our Girl Gourmet® and Spa Factory® activity
toys and our Flying Colors® and Vivid Velvet® activities products and the
elimination of our writing instrument product line principally marketed under
the Pentech brand.
Pet Products. Net sales of
our Pet Products were $2.5 million in 2010, compared to $3.5 million in 2009,
representing a decrease of $1.0 million, or 28.6%. The decrease is
mainly attributable to the less available shelf space for pet products at some
of our major customer retail stores, and lower unit sales of consumable pet
products. Sales of pet products were led by our AKC licensed line of
products.
Cost of
Sales
Traditional Toys. Cost of
sales of our Traditional Toys segment was $76.2 million, or 64.6% of related net
sales, in 2010, compared to $132.9 million, or 105.1% of related net sales, in
2009, representing a decrease of $56.7 million, or 42.7%. This dollar
decrease is primarily due to charges in 2009 of $18.8 million related to
the write-down of certain excess and impaired inventory and $32.6 million
related to the write-down of license advances and minimum guarantees that were
not expected to be earned out through sales of that licensed product. Excluding
these one time charges, cost of sales decreased by $5.3
million, which primarily consisted of a decrease in product
costs of $2.2 million, which is in line with the lower volume of
sales. Product costs as a percentage of sales increased primarily due
to the mix of the product sold with higher product cost. Furthermore,
royalty expense for our Traditional Toys segment decreased by $2.2 million and
as a percentage of net sales due to lower volume of sales and to changes in
the product mix. Our depreciation of molds and tools decreased by $0.9 million
primarily due to decreased purchases of molds and tools in this
segment.
Craft/Activity/Writing
Products. Cost of sales of our Craft/Activity/Writing Products segment
was $2.0 million, or 71.4% of related net sales, in 2010, compared to $13.8
million, or 93.3% of related net sales, in 2009, representing a decrease of
$11.8 million, or 85.5%. This dollar decrease is primarily due to
charges in 2009 of $4.5 million related to the write-down of certain excess and
impaired inventory and $0.3 million related to the write-down of license
advances and minimum guarantees that are not expected to be earned out through
sales of that licensed product. Excluding these one time charges,
cost of sales decreased by $7.0 million, which primarily consisted of a decrease
in product costs of $6.6 million, which is in line with the lower volume of
sales. Product costs as a percentage of net sales increased primarily
due to the mix of the product sold and higher sales of closeout
product. Royalty expense decreased by $0.2 million and as a
percentage of net sales due to changes in the product mix to more products with
lower royalty rates or proprietary products with no royalty rates from products
with higher royalty rates.
Pet Product. Cost of sales of
our Pet Pal line of products was $1.8 million, or 72.0% of related net sales, in
2010, compared to $4.2 million, or 120.0% of related net sales, in 2009,
representing a decrease of $2.4 million, or 57.2%. This dollar
decrease is primarily due to charges of $0.8 million related to the write-down
of certain excess and impaired inventory and $0.4 million related to the
write-down of license advances and minimum guarantees that were not expected to
be earned out through sales of that licensed product. Excluding these
one time charges, cost of sales decreased by $1.3 million, or
41.9%. Product costs decreased by $1.3 million, which is in line with
the lower volume of sales. Product costs as a percentage of net sales
decreased primarily due to the mix of the product sold and sell-off of closeout
product in 2009. Royalty expense decreased by $0.1 million and as a
percentage of sales due to changes in the product mix to products with lower
royalty rates or proprietary products with no royalty rates from more products
with higher royalty rates.
Selling, General and
Administrative Expenses
Selling,
general and administrative expenses were $42.0 million in 2010 and $53.8 million
in 2009, constituting 34.0% and 37.1% of net sales, respectively. The
overall decrease of $11.8 million in such costs was primarily due to the
favorable effect of cost controls and restructuring initiatives. The
decrease in general and administrative expenses is primarily due to decreases in
legal expense ($3.4 million), rent expense ($1.0 million) and temporary help
($0.6 million). Product development expenses decreased as a result of
tighter control of spending on product development ($1.6 million), offset in
part by an increase in product testing ($1.2 million). The decrease
in direct selling expenses is primarily due to a decrease in advertising and
promotional expenses of $1.3 million in 2010 and other direct selling expenses
of $3.2 million due to the lower sales volume.
Write-down of Intangible
Assets
As of
June 30, 2009, we determined that the tradenames “Child Guidance,” “Play Along”
and certain tradenames associated with our Crafts and Activities product lines
would either be discontinued, or were under-performing. Consequently, the
intangible assets associated with these tradenames were written off to
“Write-down of Intangible Assets”, resulting in a non-cash charge of $8.2
million.
Write-down of
Goodwill
As of
June 30, 2009, we determined that the significant decline in our market
capitalization was likely to be sustained and that an interim goodwill
impairment test was required. As a result of such testing, we determined that
$407.1 million, or all of the goodwill related to previous acquisitions,
including the acquisition of Disguise in December 2008, was impaired. This
amount was charged to expense in “Write-down of Goodwill” during the second
quarter of 2009.
Profit from Video Game Joint
Venture
We did
not incur any income from our video game joint venture in 2010, as compared to a
loss of $22.9 million in 2009. Pursuant to a Settlement Agreement and Mutual
Release dated December 22, 2009, the joint venture was terminated on
December 31, 2009. On June 30, 2010 we received a fixed payment
from THQ in the amount of $6.0 million, which was recognized as income during
the quarter. Additionally, we will receive future payments in the
amount of $6.0 million on June 30, 2011 and $4.0 million on each
of June 30, 2012 and 2013 which we will record as income on a cash
basis over the term (see “Legal Proceedings”).
Interest
Income
Interest
income in the three months ended June 30, 2010 was $0.1 million, comparable to
$0.1 million in the three months ended June 30, 2009.
Interest
Expense
Interest
expense was $3.0 million in the three months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to
$1.3 million in the prior period. In the three months ended June 30, 2010, we
booked interest expense of $2.7 million related to our convertible senior notes
payable, and net interest expense of $0.3 million related to uncertain tax
positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. In the three months
ended June 30, 2009, we booked interest expense of $1.1 million related to our
convertible senior notes payable and net interest expense of $0.2 million
related to uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax
return.
Provision for Income
Taxes
Our
income tax expense, which includes federal, state and foreign income taxes was
$1.4 million, reflecting an effective tax benefit rate of 32.2% for the three
months ended June 30, 2010. During the comparable period in 2009, the
income tax expense was $92.7 million, or an effective tax benefit rate of
18.6%.
Comparison of the
Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 and 2009
Net
Sales
Traditional Toys. Net sales
of our Traditional Toys segment were $192.3 million in 2010, compared to
$224.1million in 2009, representing a decrease of $31.8 million, or
14.2%. The decrease in net sales was primarily due to lower unit
sales of our WWE®, Pokemon® action figures and accessories, and other
JAKKS™ products, including Eyeclops, Discovery Kids®, Smurfs®, Cabbage Patch
Kids®, NASCAR® vehicles, JAKKS™ dolls and pretend play products based on Hannah
Montana®. This was offset in part by increases in unit sales of some
products, including Spynet™ , dolls, role-play and dress-up toys, including
those based on classic Disney Princesses® and Disney Fairies® characters, large
baby dolls and accessories, and kids indoor and outdoor furniture.
Craft/Activity/Writing
Product. Net sales of our Craft/Activity/Writing Products were $4.0
million in 2010, compared to $22.4 million in 2009, representing a decrease of
$18.4 million, or 82.2%. The decrease in net sales was primarily
due to decreases in unit sales of our Girl Gourmet™ and Spa Factory™ activity
toys.
Pet Products. Net sales of
our Pet Products were $4.3 million in 2010, compared to $7.1 million in 2009,
representing a decrease of $2.8 million, or 39.4%. The decrease is
mainly attributable to the less available shelf space for pet products at some
of our major customer retail stores, and lower unit sales of consumable pet
products. Sales of pet products were led by our AKC licensed line of
products.
Cost of
Sales
Traditional Toys. Cost of
sales of our Traditional Toys segment was $126.7 million, or 65.9% of related
net sales, in 2010, compared to $196.1 million, or 87.5% of related net sales,
in 2009, representing a decrease of $69.4 million, or 35.4%. This
dollar decrease is primarily due to charges in 2009 of $18.8 million related to
the write-down of certain excess and impaired inventory and $32.6 million
related to the write-down of license advances and minimum guarantees that were
not expected to be earned through sales of that licensed product. Excluding
these one time charges, cost of sales decreased by $18.0 million, which is
in line with the lower volume of sales. Product costs as a percentage
of sales increased primarily due to the mix of the product sold with higher
product cost. Furthermore, royalty expense for our Traditional Toys
segment decreased by $3.5 million due to lower volume of sales. Royalty
expense as a percentage of sales is comparable year over year. Our
depreciation of molds and tools decreased by $1.4 million primarily due to
decreased purchases of molds and tools in this segment.
Craft/Activity/Writing
Products. Cost of sales of our Craft/Activity/Writing Products segment
was $2.4 million, or 60.0% of related net sales, in 2010, compared to $19.0
million, or 84.8% of related net sales, in 2009, representing a decrease of
$16.6 million, or 87.4%. This decrease is in part due to charges in
2009 of $4.5 million related to the write-down of certain excess and impaired
inventory and $0.3 million related to the write-down of license advances and
minimum guarantees that were not expected to be earned out through sales of
that licensed product. Excluding these one time charges, cost of
sales decreased by $11.8 million, which primarily consisted of a decrease in
product costs of $10.0 million, which is in line with the lower volume of
sales. Product costs as a percentage of net sales decreased primarily
due to the mix of the product sold and higher sales of closeout product in
2009. Royalty expense decreased by $1.5 million and as a percentage
of net sales due to changes in the product mix to more products with lower
royalty rates or proprietary products with no royalty rates from products with
higher royalty rates.
Pet Product. Cost of sales of
our Pet Pal line of products was $3.0 million, or 69.8% of related net sales, in
2010, compared to $7.5 million, or 105.6% of related net sales, in 2009,
representing a decrease of $4.5 million, or 60.0%. This decrease is
primarily due to charges in 2009 of $0.8 million related to the write-down of
certain excess and impaired inventory and $0.4 million related to the write-down
of license advances and minimum guarantees that were not expected to be
earned out through sales of that licensed product. Excluding these
one time charges, cost of sales decreased by $3.4 million, or
53.1%. Product costs decreased by $3.0 million, which is in line with
the lower volume of sales. Product costs as a percentage of net sales
decreased in part due to the mix of the product sold and sell-off of closeout
product in 2009. Royalty expense decreased by $0.4 million, and
decreased as a percentage of sales due to changes in the product mix to more
products with lower royalty rates or proprietary products with no royalty rates
from products with higher royalty rates.
Selling, General and
Administrative Expenses
Selling,
general and administrative expenses were $80.8 million in 2010 and $108.3
million in 2009, constituting 40.3% and 42.7% of net sales,
respectively. The overall decrease of $27.5 million in such costs was
primarily due to the favorable effect of cost controls and restructuring
initiatives. The decrease in general and administrative expenses is
primarily due to decreases in legal expense ($4.1 million), rent expense ($2.2
million), salary and employee benefits ($4.2 million), and temporary help ($1.1
million). Product development expenses decreased by $5.0 million as a
result of tighter control of spending on product development, offset in part by
higher product testing expenses. The decrease in direct selling
expenses is primarily due to a decrease in advertising and promotional expenses
of $2.3 million in 2010 and other direct selling expenses of $5.7 million due to
the lower sales volume.
Write-down of Intangible
Assets
As of
June 30, 2009, we determined that the tradenames “Child Guidance,” “Play Along”
and certain tradenames associated with our Crafts and Activities product lines
would either be discontinued, or were under-performing. Consequently, the
intangible assets associated with these tradenames were written off to
“Write-down of Intangible Assets”, resulting in a non-cash charge of $8.2
million. During the third quarter of 2008, the Company discontinued the use of
the “Toymax” and “Trendmaster” tradenames on products and market these products
under the JAKKS Pacific trademark. Consequently, the intangible assets
associated with these tradenames were written off to “Write-down of Intangible
Assets”, resulting in a charge of $3.5 million. Also, the Company adjusted the
value of the Child Guidance trademark to reflect lower sales expectations for
this tradename, resulting in a charge to “Write-down of Intangible Assets” of
$5.6 million.
Write-down of
Goodwill
As of
June 30, 2009, we determined that the significant decline in our market
capitalization was likely to be sustained and that an interim goodwill
impairment test was required. As a result of such testing, we determined that
$407.1 million, or all of the goodwill related to previous acquisitions,
including the acquisition of Disguise in December 2008, was impaired. This
amount was charged to expense in “Write-down of Goodwill” during the second
quarter of 2009.
Profit from Video Game Joint
Venture
We did
not incur any income from our video game joint venture in 2010, as compared to a
loss of $20.0 million in 2009. Pursuant to a Settlement Agreement and Mutual
Release dated December 22, 2009, the joint venture was terminated on
December 31, 2009. On June 30, 2010 we received a fixed payment
from THQ in the amount of $6.0 million, which was recognized as income during
the quarter. Additionally, we will receive future payments in the
amount of $6.0 million on June 30, 2011 and $4.0 million on each
of June 30, 2012 and 2013 which we will record as income on a cash
basis over the term (see “Legal Proceedings”).
Interest
Income
Interest
income in the six months ended June 30, 2010 was $0.2 million, comparable to
$0.2 million in the six months ended June 30, 2009.
Interest
Expense
Interest
expense was $4.2 million in 2010, as compared to $2.5 million in
2009. In 2010, we booked interest expense of $4.9 million related to
our convertible senior notes payable offset in part by a net benefit of $0.8
million related to uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a
tax return. In 2009, we booked interest expense of $2.2 million
related to our convertible senior notes payable and net interest expense of $0.3
million related to uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a
tax return.
Provision for Income
Taxes
Our
income tax benefit, which includes federal, state and foreign income taxes, and
discrete items, was $8.2 million, or an effective tax rate benefit of 79.0% for
the six months ended June 30, 2010. During the comparable period in 2009, the
income tax expense was $97.7 million, or an effective tax provision rate of
19.0%.
The
income tax benefit for the six months ended June 30, 2010 included a discrete
benefit of $4.9 million related to a reduction in tax reserves resulting from
the effective settlement of tax audits of the Company’s 2003 through 2006 income
tax returns (see Note 6 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements, supra.).
Exclusive of the discrete items, the June 30, 2010 effective tax provision rate
would be 32.2%.
Seasonality
and Backlog
The
retail toy industry is inherently seasonal. Generally, our sales have been
highest during the third and fourth quarters, and collections for those sales
have been highest during the succeeding fourth and first fiscal quarters. Our
working capital needs have been highest during the third and fourth
quarters.
While we
have taken steps to level sales over the entire year, sales are expected to
remain heavily influenced by the seasonality of our toy and Halloween products.
The result of these seasonal patterns is that operating results and demand for
working capital may vary significantly by quarter. Orders placed with us for
shipment are cancelable until the date of shipment. The combination of seasonal
demand and the potential for order cancellation makes accurate forecasting of
future sales difficult and causes us to believe that backlog may not be an
accurate indicator of our future sales. Similarly, financial results for a
particular quarter may not be indicative of results for the entire
year.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
As of
June 30, 2010, we had working capital of $358.1 million, compared to $352.1
million as of December 31, 2009. The increase was primarily attributable to
seasonal accounts payable, inventory and prepaid expense balances offset
partially by lower accrued expenses and accounts receivable
balances.
Operating
activities provided net cash of $24.0 million in the first six months of 2010,
as compared to a net cash use of $24.5 million in the prior year period. Net
cash was provided primarily from receipt of payments for outstanding
receivables. Our accounts receivable turnover as measured by days sales for the
quarter outstanding in accounts receivable was 76 days as of June 30, 2010, an
increase from 72 days as of June 30, 2009. Other than open purchase orders
issued in the normal course of business, we have no obligations to purchase
finished goods from our manufacturers. As of June 30, 2010, we had cash and cash
equivalents of $248.8 million.
Our
investing activities used net cash of $9.7 million in the six months ended June
30, 2010, as compared to $21.1 million in the prior year period, consisting
primarily of cash paid for the Kids Only earn-out of $1.9 million and the
purchase of office furniture and equipment and molds and tooling of $6.6 million
used in the manufacture of our products. As part of our strategy to
develop and market new products, we have entered into various character and
product licenses with royalties generally ranging from 1% to 14% payable on net
sales of such products. As of June 30, 2010, these agreements required future
aggregate minimum guarantees of $79.7 million, exclusive of $60.6 million in
advances already paid. Of this $79.7 million future minimum guarantee, $57.8
million is due over the next twelve months.
Our
financing activities used net cash of $20.3 million in the six months ended June
30, 2010, as compared to $1.5 million in the prior year period, consisting
primarily of cash paid to redeem the majority of our 4.625% convertible senior
notes due 2023.
In
October 2008, we acquired substantially all of the assets of Tollytots Limited.
The total initial consideration of $26.8 million consisted of $12.0 million in
cash and the assumption of liabilities in the amount of $14.8 million, and
resulted in goodwill of $4.1 million, of which $3.1 million has been determined
to be impaired and was written off in the quarter ended June 30, 2009. In
addition, we agreed to pay an earn-out of up to an aggregate amount of $5.0
million in cash over the three calendar years following the acquisition based on
the achievement of certain financial performance criteria, which will be
recorded as goodwill when and if earned. In the first earn-out period ended
December 31, 2009, no portion of the earn-out was earned. Tollytots is a leading
designer and producer of licensed baby dolls and baby doll pretend play
accessories based on well-known brands and was included in our results of
operations from the date of acquisition.
In
October 2008, we acquired substantially all of the stock of Kids Only, Inc. and
a related Hong Kong company, Kids Only Limited (collectively, “Kids Only”). The
total initial consideration of $23.5 million consisted of $20.4 million in cash
and the assumption of liabilities in the amount of $3.4 million, and resulted in
goodwill of $13.2 million, of which $12.7 million has been determined to be
impaired and was written off in the quarter ended June 30, 2009. In addition, we
agreed to pay an earn-out of up to an aggregate amount of $5.6 million in cash
over the three calendar years following the acquisition based on the achievement
of certain financial performance criteria, which will be recorded as goodwill
when and if earned. The first earn-out period ended September 30, 2009 and the
full earn-out amount of $1.9 million was paid in April 2010. Kids Only is a
leading designer and producer of licensed indoor and outdoor kids’ furniture,
and has an extensive portfolio which also includes baby dolls and accessories,
room décor and a myriad of other children’s toy products and was included in our
results of operations from the date of acquisition.
In
December 2008, the Company acquired certain assets of Disguise, Inc. and a
related Hong Kong company, Disguise Limited (collectively, “Disguise”). The
total initial consideration of $60.6 million consisted of $38.6 million in cash
and the assumption of liabilities in the amount of $22.0 million, and resulted
in goodwill of $30.6 million, all of which has been determined to be impaired
and was written off in the quarter ended June 30, 2009. Disguise is a leading
designer and producer of Halloween and everyday costume play and was included in
our results of operations from the date of acquisition.
In
November 2009, we sold an aggregate of $100.0 million of 4.50% Convertible
Senior Notes due 2014 (the “Notes”). The Notes are senior unsecured obligations
of JAKKS, will pay interest semi-annually at a rate of 4.50% per annum and will
mature on November 1, 2014. The conversion rate will initially be 63.2091 shares
of our common stock per $1,000 principal amount of notes (equivalent to an
initial conversion price of approximately $15.82 per share of common stock),
subject to adjustment in certain circumstances. Prior to August 1, 2014, holders
of the Notes may convert their Notes only upon specified events. Upon
conversion, the Notes may be settled, at our election, in cash, shares of our
common stock, or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock. Holders
of the Notes may require us to repurchase for cash all or some of their Notes
upon the occurrence of a fundamental change (as defined in the Notes). We used a
portion of the net proceeds from the offering to repurchase $77.7 million of our
4.625% convertible senior notes due in 2023 in November 2009 and we redeemed all
but $5,000 of the remaining $20.3 million of notes in June 2010.
In June
2003, we sold an aggregate of $98.0 million of 4.625% Convertible Senior Notes
due June 15, 2023, of which $5,000 remain outstanding. The notes may be
converted into shares of our common stock at an initial conversion price of
$20.00 per share, or 50 shares per note, subject to certain circumstances. At
maturity, we will redeem any remaining notes at their accreted principal amount,
which will be equal to $1,811.95 (181.195%) per $1,000 principal amount at
issuance, unless redeemed or converted earlier. The notes were not convertible
as of June 30, 2010 and are not convertible during the third quarter of
2010.
We
believe that our cash flows from operations and cash and cash equivalents will
be sufficient to meet our working capital and capital expenditure requirements
and provide us with adequate liquidity to meet our anticipated operating needs
for at least the next 12 months. Although operating activities are expected to
provide cash, to the extent we grow significantly in the future, our operating
and investing activities may use cash and, consequently, this growth may require
us to obtain additional sources of financing. There can be no assurance that any
necessary additional financing will be available to us on commercially
reasonable terms, if at all. We intend to finance our long-term liquidity
requirements out of net cash provided by operations and net cash and cash
equivalents. As of June 30, 2010, we do not have any off-balance sheet
arrangements.
Item
3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market
Risk
Market
risk represents the risk of loss that may impact our financial position, results
of operations or cash flows due to adverse changes in financial and commodity
market prices and rates. We are exposed to market risk in the areas of changes
in United States and international borrowing rates and changes in foreign
currency exchange rates. In addition, we are exposed to market risk in certain
geographic areas that have experienced or remain vulnerable to an economic
downturn, such as China. We purchase substantially all of our inventory from
companies in China, and, therefore, we are subject to the risk that such
suppliers will be unable to provide inventory at competitive prices. While we
believe that, if such an event were to occur we would be able to find
alternative sources of inventory at competitive prices, we cannot assure you
that we would be able to do so. These exposures are directly related to our
normal operating and funding activities. Historically, we have not used
derivative instruments or engaged in hedging activities to minimize our market
risk.
Interest
Rate Risk
In June
2003, we issued convertible senior notes payable of $98.0 million with a fixed
interest rate of 4.625% per annum, of which $5,000 remain outstanding as of June
30, 2010. In November 2009, we issued convertible senior notes payable of $100.0
million with a fixed interest rate of 4.50% per annum, which remain outstanding
as of June 30, 2010. Accordingly, we are not generally subject to any direct
risk of loss arising from changes in interest rates.
Foreign
Currency Risk
We have
wholly-owned subsidiaries in Hong Kong, China, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Sales made by the Hong Kong subsidiaries are denominated in U.S. dollars.
However, purchases of inventory are typically denominated in Hong Kong dollars
and local operating expenses are denominated in the local currency of the
subsidiary, thereby creating exposure to changes in exchange rates. Changes in
the local currency/U.S. dollar exchange rates may positively or negatively
affect our operating results. We do not believe that near-term changes in these
exchange rates, if any, will result in a material effect on our future earnings,
fair values or cash flows, and therefore, we have chosen not to enter into
foreign currency hedging transactions. We cannot assure you that this approach
will be successful, especially in the event of a significant and sudden change
in the value of the Hong Kong dollar or Chinese Yuan relative to the U.S.
dollar. We incorporated a subsidiary in the United Kingdom in late 2008 and have
limited operations and, therefore, we have a nominal currency translation risk
at this time.
Item
4. Controls and Procedures
Our Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, after evaluating the
effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the
period covered by this Report, have concluded that as of that date, our
disclosure controls and procedures were effective. There were no changes in our
internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the
evaluation required by Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(d) that occurred during the
period covered by this Report that has materially affected, or is reasonably
likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial
reporting.
PART II
OTHER
INFORMATION
Item
1. Legal Proceedings
On
October 12, 2006, World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (“WWE”) commenced a
lawsuit in Connecticut state court against THQ/JAKKS Pacific LLC, alleging that
sales of WWE video games in Japan and other countries in Asia were not lawful
(the “Connecticut Action”). The lawsuit sought, among other things, a
declaration that WWE is entitled to terminate the video game license and
monetary damages. In 2007, WWE filed an amended complaint in the Connecticut
Action to add the principal part of the state law claims present in the action
filed by WWE in the Southern District of New York (the “WWE Action”) to the
Connecticut Action; the WWE Action was finally dismissed in 2009. THQ filed a
cross-complaint that asserted claims by THQ and Mr. Farrell, THQ’s Chief
Executive Officer, for indemnification from the Company in the event that WWE
prevailed on its claims against THQ and Farrell and also asserted claims by THQ
that the Company breached its fiduciary duties to THQ in connection with the
videogame license between WWE and the THQ/JAKKS Pacific joint venture and sought
equitable and legal relief, including substantial monetary and exemplary damages
against the Company in connection with its claim. Thereafter, the WWE claims and
the THQ cross-claims in the Connecticut Action were all dismissed with prejudice
pursuant to settlement agreements that the Company entered into with WWE and THQ
dated December 22, 2009 (the “Settlements”).
In
November 2004, several purported class action lawsuits were filed in the United
States District Court for the Southern District of New York: (1) Garcia v. JAKKS
Pacific, Inc. et al., Civil Action No. 04-8807 (filed on November 5, 2004), (2)
Jonco Investors, LLC v. JAKKS Pacific, Inc. et al., Civil Action No. 04-9021
(filed on November 16, 2004), (3) Kahn v. JAKKS Pacific, Inc. et al., Civil
Action No. 04-8910 (filed on November 10, 2004), (4) Quantum Equities L.L.C. v.
JAKKS Pacific, Inc. et al., Civil Action No. 04-8877 (filed on November 9,
2004), and (5) Irvine v. JAKKS Pacific, Inc. et al., Civil Action No. 04-9078
(filed on November 16, 2004) (the “Class Actions”). The complaints in the Class
Actions alleged that defendants issued positive statements concerning increasing
sales of our WWE licensed products which were false and misleading because the
WWE licenses had allegedly been obtained through a pattern of commercial
bribery, our relationship with the WWE was being negatively impacted by the
WWE’s contentions and there was an increased risk that the WWE would either seek
modification or nullification of the licensing agreements with us. Plaintiffs
also alleged that we misleadingly failed to disclose the alleged fact that the
WWE licenses were obtained through an unlawful bribery scheme. The plaintiffs in
the Class Actions were described as purchasers of our common stock, who
purchased from as early as October 26, 1999 to as late as October 19, 2004. The
Class Actions sought compensatory and other damages in an undisclosed amount,
alleging violations of Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the
“Exchange Act”) and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by each of the defendants
(namely the Company and Messrs. Friedman, Berman and Bennett), and violations of
Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act by Messrs. Friedman, Berman and Bennett. On
January 25, 2005, the Court consolidated the Class Actions under the caption In
re JAKKS Pacific, Inc. Shareholders Class Action Litigation, Civil Action No.
04-8807. On May 11, 2005, the Court appointed co-lead counsels and provided
until July 11, 2005 for an amended complaint to be filed; and a briefing
schedule thereafter with respect to a motion to dismiss. The motion to dismiss
was fully briefed and argument occurred on November 30, 2006. The motion was
granted in January 2008 to the extent that the Class Actions were dismissed
without prejudice to plaintiffs’ right to seek leave to file an amended
complaint based on statements that the WWE licenses were obtained from the WWE
as a result of the long-term relationship with WWE. A motion seeking leave to
file an amended complaint was granted and an amended complaint filed. Briefing
was completed with respect to a motion to dismiss that was scheduled for
argument in October 2008. The Court adjourned the argument date. The parties
notified the Court that an agreement to resolve this action was reached. In
November 2009, a motion was filed by plaintiffs’ counsel for preliminary
approval of this agreement, which provides for the matter to be settled for $3.9
million, without any admission of liability on the part of the Company, or its
officers and directors. On June 29, 2010, the Court found preliminary
that the settlement was fair and scheduled the Fairness Hearing for October 19,
2010.
On
December 2, 2004, a shareholder derivative action was filed in the Southern
District of New York by Freeport Partner, LLC against us, nominally, and against
Messrs. Friedman, Berman and Bennett, Freeport Partners v. Friedman, et al.,
Civil Action No. 04-9441 (the “Derivative Action”). The Derivative Action seeks
to hold the individual defendants liable for damages allegedly caused to us by
their actions and in particular to hold them liable on a contribution theory
with respect to any liability we incur in connection with the Class Actions. On
or about February 10, 2005, a second shareholder derivative action was filed in
the Southern District of New York by David Oppenheim against us, nominally, and
against Messrs. Friedman, Berman, Bennett, Blatte, Glick, Miller and Skala,
Civil Action 05-2046 (the “Second Derivative Action”). The Second Derivative
Action seeks to hold the individual defendants liable for damages allegedly
caused to us by their actions as a result of alleged breaches of their fiduciary
duties. On or about March 16, 2005, a third shareholder derivative action was
filed. It is captioned Warr v. Friedman, Berman, Bennett, Blatte, Glick, Miller,
Skala, and JAKKS (as a nominal defendant), and it was filed in the Superior
Court of California, Los Angeles County (the “Third Derivative Action”). The
Third Derivative Action seeks to hold the individual defendants liable for (1)
damages allegedly caused to us by their alleged breaches of fiduciary duty,
abuse of control, gross mismanagement, waste of corporate assets and unjust
enrichment; and (2) restitution to us of profits, benefits and other
compensation obtained by them. Agreement to resolve the Derivative
Actions has been reached, but it is also subject to Court
approval. Preliminary approval was granted on July 12,
2010. A Company insurer has provided $3.9 million in connection with
the Class Action settlement agreement and has agreed to provide an additional
$165,000 upon final approval of the settlement of the Derivative
Actions. The Fairness Hearing with respect to the Derivative Actions
was also scheduled for October 19, 2010.
We are a
party to, and certain of our property is the subject of, various other pending
claims and legal proceedings that routinely arise in the ordinary course of our
business, but we do not believe that any of these claims or proceedings will
have a material effect on our business, financial condition or results of
operations.
Item
1A. Risk Factors
From time
to time, including in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we publish
forward-looking statements, as disclosed in our Disclosure Regarding
Forward-Looking Statements beginning immediately following the Table of Contents
of this Report. We note that a variety of factors could cause our actual results
and experience to differ materially from the anticipated results or other
expectations expressed or anticipated in our forward-looking statements. The
factors listed below are the risks and uncertainties that may arise and that may
be detailed from time to time in our public announcements and our filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as on Forms 8-K, 10-Q and 10-K. We
undertake no obligation to make any revisions to the forward-looking statements
contained in this Report to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the
date of the filing of this report.
Our
inability to redesign, restyle and extend our existing core products and product
lines as consumer preferences evolve, and to develop, introduce and gain
customer acceptance of new products and product lines, may materially and
adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of
operations.
Our
business and operating results depend largely upon the appeal of our products.
Our continued success in the toy industry will depend on our ability to
redesign, restyle and extend our existing core products and product lines as
consumer preferences evolve, and to develop, introduce and gain customer
acceptance of new products and product lines. Several trends in recent years
have presented challenges for the toy industry, including:
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Age Compression: The
phenomenon of children outgrowing toys at younger ages, particularly in
favor of interactive and high technology
products;
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Increasing use of
technology;
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Shorter life cycles for
individual products; and
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Higher consumer expectations
for product quality, functionality and
value.
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We cannot
assure you that:
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our current products will
continue to be popular with
consumers;
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the product lines or products
that we introduce will achieve any significant degree of market
acceptance; or
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the life cycles of our
products will be sufficient to permit us to recover licensing, design,
manufacturing, marketing and other costs associated with those
products.
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Our
failure to achieve any or all of the foregoing benchmarks may cause the
infrastructure of our operations to fail, thereby adversely affecting our
business, financial condition and results of operations.
The
failure of our character-related and theme-related products to become and/or
remain popular with children may materially and adversely impact our business,
financial condition and results of operations.
The
success of many of our character-related and theme-related products depends on
the popularity of characters in movies, television programs, live wrestling
exhibitions, auto racing events and other media. We cannot assure you
that:
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media associated with our
character-related and theme-related product lines will be released at the
times we expect or will be
successful;
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we will be successful in
renewing licenses upon expiration on terms that are favorable to us;
or
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we will be successful in
obtaining licenses to produce new character-related and theme-related
products in the future.
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Our
failure to achieve any or all of the foregoing benchmarks may cause the
infrastructure of our operations to fail, thereby adversely affecting our
business, financial condition and results of operations.
There
are risks associated with our license agreements.
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Our current licenses require
us to pay minimum royalties
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Sales of
products under trademarks or trade or brand names licensed from others account
for substantially all of our net sales. Product licenses allow us to capitalize
on characters, designs, concepts and inventions owned by others or developed by
toy inventors and designers. Our license agreements generally require us to make
specified minimum royalty payments, even if we fail to sell a sufficient number
of units to cover these amounts. In addition, under certain of our license
agreements, if we fail to achieve certain prescribed sales targets, we may be
unable to retain or renew these licenses.
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Some of our licenses are
restricted as to use
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Under the
majority of our license agreements the licensors have the right to review and
approve our use of their licensed products, designs or materials before we may
make any sales. If a licensor refuses to permit our use of any licensed property
in the way we propose, or if their review process is delayed, our development or
sale of new products could be impeded.
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New licenses are difficult and
expensive to obtain
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Our
continued success will depend substantially on our ability to obtain additional
licenses. Intensive competition exists for desirable licenses in our industry.
We cannot assure you that we will be able to secure or renew significant
licenses on terms acceptable to us. In addition, as we add licenses, the need to
fund additional royalty advances and guaranteed minimum royalty payments may
strain our cash resources.
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A limited number of licensors
account for a large portion of our net
sales
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We derive
a significant portion of our net sales from a limited number of licensors. If
one or more of these licensors were to terminate or fail to renew our license or
not grant us new licenses, our business, financial condition and results of
operations could be adversely affected.
The
toy industry is highly competitive and our inability to compete effectively may
materially and adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of
operations.
The toy
industry is highly competitive. Globally, certain of our competitors have
financial and strategic advantages over us, including:
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greater financial
resources;
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larger sales, marketing and
product development
departments;
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stronger name
recognition;
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longer operating histories;
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greater economies of
scale.
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In
addition, the toy industry has no significant barriers to entry. Competition is
based primarily on the ability to design and develop new toys, to procure
licenses for popular characters and trademarks and to successfully market
products. Many of our competitors offer similar products or alternatives to our
products. Our competitors have obtained and are likely to continue to obtain
licenses that overlap our licenses with respect to products, geographic areas
and markets. We cannot assure you that we will be able to obtain adequate shelf
space in retail stores to support our existing products or to expand our
products and product lines or that we will be able to continue to compete
effectively against current and future competitors.
We
may not be able to sustain or manage our growth, which may prevent us from
continuing to increase our net revenues.
We have
experienced rapid growth in our product lines resulting in higher net sales over
the last nine years, which was achieved through acquisitions of businesses,
products and licenses. For example, revenues associated with companies we
acquired since 2008 were approximately $169.0 million and $42.4 million, for the
year ended December 31, 2009 and the six months ended June 30, 2010,
respectively, representing 21.0% and 21.2% of our total revenues for those
periods. As a result, comparing our period-to-period operating results may not
be meaningful and results of operations from prior periods may not be indicative
of future results. We cannot assure you that we will continue to experience
growth in, or maintain our present level of, net sales.
Our
growth strategy calls for us to continuously develop and diversify our toy
business by acquiring other companies, entering into additional license
agreements, refining our product lines and expanding into international markets,
which will place additional demands on our management, operational capacity and
financial resources and systems. The increased demand on management may
necessitate our recruitment and retention of qualified management personnel. We
cannot assure you that we will be able to recruit and retain qualified personnel
or expand and manage our operations effectively and profitably. To effectively
manage future growth, we must continue to expand our operational, financial and
management information systems and to train, motivate and manage our work force.
There can be no assurance that our operational, financial and management
information systems will be adequate to support our future operations. Failure
to expand our operational, financial and management information systems or to
train, motivate or manage employees could have a material adverse effect on our
business, financial condition and results of operations.
In
addition, implementation of our growth strategy is subject to risks beyond our
control, including competition, market acceptance of new products, changes in
economic conditions, our ability to obtain or renew licenses with commercially
reasonable terms and our ability to finance increased levels of accounts
receivable and inventory necessary to support our sales growth, if any.
Accordingly, we cannot assure you that our growth strategy will continue to be
implemented successfully.
If
we are unable to acquire and integrate companies and new product lines
successfully, we will be unable to implement a significant component of our
growth strategy.
Our
growth strategy depends in part upon our ability to acquire companies and new
product lines. Revenues associated with our acquisitions since 2008 represented
approximately 21.0% and 21.2% of our total revenues for the year ended December
31, 2009 and the six months ended June 30, 2010, respectively. Future
acquisitions will succeed only if we can effectively assess characteristics of
potential target companies and product lines, such as:
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attractiveness of
products;
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suitability of distribution
channels;
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management
ability;
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financial condition and
results of operations; and
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the degree to which acquired
operations can be integrated with our
operations.
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We cannot
assure you that we can identify attractive acquisition candidates or negotiate
acceptable acquisition terms, and our failure to do so may adversely affect our
results of operations and our ability to sustain growth. Our acquisition
strategy involves a number of risks, each of which could adversely affect our
operating results, including:
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difficulties in integrating
acquired businesses or product lines, assimilating new facilities and
personnel and harmonizing diverse business strategies and methods of
operation;
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diversion of management
attention from operation of our existing
business;
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loss of key personnel from
acquired companies; and
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failure of an acquired
business to achieve targeted financial
results.
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A
limited number of customers account for a large portion of our net sales, so
that if one or more of our major customers were to experience difficulties in
fulfilling their obligations to us, cease doing business with us, significantly
reduce the amount of their purchases from us or return substantial amounts of
our products, it could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition and results of operations.
Our three
largest customers accounted for 51.1% and 55.6% of our net sales for the six
months ended June 30, 2010 and the year ended December 31, 2009, respectively.
Except for outstanding purchase orders for specific products, we do not have
written contracts with or commitments from any of our customers. A substantial
reduction in or termination of orders from any of our largest customers could
adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. In
addition, pressure by large customers seeking price reductions, financial
incentives, changes in other terms of sale or for us to bear the risks and the
cost of carrying inventory also could adversely affect our business, financial
condition and results of operations. If one or more of our major customers were
to experience difficulties in fulfilling their obligations to us, cease doing
business with us, significantly reduce the amount of their purchases from us or
return substantial amounts of our products, it could have a material adverse
effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. In
addition, the bankruptcy or other lack of success of one or more of our
significant retailers could negatively impact our revenues and bad debt
expense.
We
depend on our key personnel and any loss or interruption of either of their
services could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of
operations.
Our
success is largely dependent upon the experience and continued services of
Stephen G. Berman, our President and Chief Executive Officer. We cannot assure
you that we would be able to find an appropriate replacement for Mr. Berman if
the need should arise, and any loss or interruption of Mr. Berman’s services
could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of
operations.
We
depend on third-party manufacturers, and if our relationship with any of them is
harmed or if they independently encounter difficulties in their manufacturing
processes, we could experience product defects, production delays, cost overruns
or the inability to fulfill orders on a timely basis, any of which could
adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of
operations.
We depend
on many third-party manufacturers who develop, provide and use the tools, dies
and molds that we own to manufacture our products. However, we have limited
control over the manufacturing processes themselves. As a result, any
difficulties encountered by the third-party manufacturers that result in product
defects, production delays, cost overruns or the inability to fulfill orders on
a timely basis could adversely affect our business, financial condition and
results of operations.
We do not
have long-term contracts with our third-party manufacturers. Although we believe
we could secure other third-party manufacturers to produce our products, our
operations would be adversely affected if we lost our relationship with any of
our current suppliers or if our current suppliers’ operations or sea or air
transportation with our overseas manufacturers were disrupted or terminated even
for a relatively short period of time. Our tools, dies and molds are located at
the facilities of our third-party manufacturers.
Although
we do not purchase the raw materials used to manufacture our products, we are
potentially subject to variations in the prices we pay our third-party
manufacturers for products, depending on what they pay for their raw
materials.
We
have substantial sales and manufacturing operations outside of the United States
subjecting us to risks common to international operations.
We sell
products and operate facilities in numerous countries outside the United States.
For the six months ended June 30, 2010 and the year ended December 31, 2009
sales to our international customers comprised approximately 15.8% and 16.5%,
respectively, of our net sales. We expect our sales to international customers
to account for a greater portion of our revenues in future fiscal periods.
Additionally, we utilize third-party manufacturers located principally in China
which are subject to the risks normally associated with international
operations, including:
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currency conversion risks and
currency fluctuations;
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limitations, including taxes,
on the repatriation of
earnings;
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political instability, civil
unrest and economic
instability;
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greater difficulty enforcing
intellectual property rights and weaker laws protecting such
rights;
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complications in complying
with laws in varying jurisdictions and changes in governmental
policies;
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greater difficulty and
expenses associated with recovering from natural
disasters;
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transportation delays and
interruptions;
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the potential imposition of
tariffs; and
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the pricing of intercompany
transactions may be challenged by taxing authorities in both Hong Kong and
the United States, with potential increases in income
taxes.
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Our
reliance on external sources of manufacturing can be shifted, over a period of
time, to alternative sources of supply, should such changes be necessary.
However, if we were prevented from obtaining products or components for a
material portion of our product line due to medical, political, labor or other
factors beyond our control, our operations would be disrupted while alternative
sources of products were secured. Also, the imposition of trade sanctions by the
United States against a class of products imported by us from, or the loss of
“normal trade relations” status by China, could significantly increase our cost
of products imported from that nation. Because of the importance of our
international sales and international sourcing of manufacturing to our business,
our financial condition and results of operations could be significantly and
adversely affected if any of the risks described above were to
occur.
Our
business is subject to extensive government regulation and any violation by us
of such regulations could result in product liability claims, loss of sales,
diversion of resources, damage to our reputation, increased warranty costs or
removal of our products from the market, and we cannot assure you that our
product liability insurance for the foregoing will be sufficient.
Our
business is subject to various laws, including the Federal Hazardous Substances
Act, the Consumer Product Safety Act, the Flammable Fabrics Act and the rules
and regulations promulgated under these acts. These statutes are administered by
the Consumer Products Safety Commission (“CPSC”), which has the authority to
remove from the market products that are found to be defective and present a
substantial hazard or risk of serious injury or death. The CPSC can require a
manufacturer to recall, repair or replace these products under certain
circumstances. We cannot assure you that defects in our products will not be
alleged or found. Any such allegations or findings could result in:
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product liability
claims;
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loss of
sales;
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diversion of
resources;
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damage to our
reputation;
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insurance costs; and
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removal of our products from
the market.
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Any of
these results may adversely affect our business, financial condition and results
of operations. There can be no assurance that our product liability insurance
will be sufficient to avoid or limit our loss in the event of an adverse outcome
of any product liability claim.
We
depend on our proprietary rights, and our inability to safeguard and maintain
the same, or claims of third parties that we have violated their intellectual
property rights, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition and results of operations.
We rely
on trademark, copyright and trade secret protection, nondisclosure agreements
and licensing arrangements to establish, protect and enforce our proprietary
rights in our products. The laws of certain foreign countries may not protect
intellectual property rights to the same extent or in the same manner as the
laws of the United States. We cannot assure you that we or our licensors will be
able to successfully safeguard and maintain our proprietary rights. Further,
certain parties have commenced legal proceedings or made claims against us based
on our alleged patent infringement, misappropriation of trade secrets or other
violations of their intellectual property rights. We cannot assure you that
other parties will not assert intellectual property claims against us in the
future. These claims could divert our attention from operating our business or
result in unanticipated legal and other costs, which could adversely affect our
business, financial condition and results of operations.
Market
conditions and other third-party conduct could negatively impact our margins and
implementation of other business initiatives.
Economic
conditions, such as rising fuel prices, increased competition and decreased
consumer confidence, may adversely impact our margins. Such a weakened economic
and business climate could create uncertainty and adversely affect our sales and
profitability. Other conditions, such as the unavailability of electronics
components, may impede our ability to manufacture, source and ship new and
continuing products on a timely basis. Significant and sustained increases in
the price of oil could adversely impact the cost of the raw materials used in
the manufacture of our products, such as plastic.
Item
6. Exhibits
Number
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Description
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3.1
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Amended
and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the
Company(1)
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3.2.1
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By-Laws
of the Company(2)
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3.2.2
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Amendment
to By-Laws of the Company(3)
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4.1
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Indenture,
dated as of September 9, 2003, by and between the Registrant and Wells
Fargo Bank, N.A.(4)
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4.2
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Form
of 4.625% ConveForm of 4.625% Convertible Senior
Note(4)
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4.3
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Indenture,
dated November 10, 2009, by and between the Registrant and Wells Fargo
Bank, N.A. (5)
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4.4
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Form
of 4.5% Senior Convertible Note (5)
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Rule
13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive
Officer(6)
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Rule
13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial
Officer(6)
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Section
1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer(6)
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Section
1350 Certification of Chief Financial
Officer(6)
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(1)
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Filed
previously as Appendix 2 to the Company’s Schedule 14A Proxy Statement
filed August 23, 2002 and incorporated herein by
reference.
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(2)
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Filed
previously as an exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form
SB-2 (Reg. No. 333-2048-LA), effective May 1, 1996, and incorporated
herein by reference.
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(3)
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Filed
previously as an exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form
SB-2 (Reg. No. 333-22583), effective May 1, 1997, and incorporated herein
by reference.
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(4)
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Filed
previously as an exhibit to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the quarter ended September 30, 2003, filed on August 14, 2003, and
incorporated herein by reference.
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(5)
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Filed
previously as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K,
filed on November 10, 2009, and incorporated herein by
reference.
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(6)
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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.
JAKKS
PACIFIC, INC.
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Date:
August 6, 2010
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By:
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/s/
JOEL M. BENNETT
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Joel
M. Bennett
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Executive
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Duly
Authorized Officer and Principal Financial
Officer)
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EXHIBIT
INDEX
Number
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Description
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3.1
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Amended
and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the
Company(1)
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3.2.1
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By-Laws
of the Company(2)
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3.2.2
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Amendment
to By-Laws of the Company(3)
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4.1
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Indenture,
dated as of September 9, 2003, by and between the Registrant and Wells
Fargo Bank, N.A.(4)
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4.2
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Form
of 4.625% ConveForm of 4.625% Convertible Senior
Note(4)
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4.3
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Indenture,
dated November 10, 2009, by and between the Registrant and Wells Fargo
Bank, N.A. (5)
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4.4
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Form
of 4.5% Senior Convertible Note (5)
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Rule
13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive
Officer(6)
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Rule
13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial
Officer(6)
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Section
1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer(6)
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Section
1350 Certification of Chief Financial
Officer(6)
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(1)
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Filed
previously as Appendix 2 to the Company’s Schedule 14A Proxy Statement
filed August 23, 2002 and incorporated herein by
reference.
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(2)
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Filed
previously as an exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form
SB-2 (Reg. No. 333-2048-LA), effective May 1, 1996, and incorporated
herein by reference.
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(3)
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Filed
previously as an exhibit to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form
SB-2 (Reg. No. 333-22583), effective May 1, 1997, and incorporated herein
by reference.
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(4)
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Filed
previously as an exhibit to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the quarter ended September 30, 2003, filed on August 14, 2003, and
incorporated herein by reference.
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(5)
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Filed
previously as an exhibit to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K,
filed on November 10, 2009, and incorporated herein by
reference.
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(6)
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Filed
herewith.
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