UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q/A
(Mark One)
[x] Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended April 30, 2001
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 0-29230
TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 51-0350842
(State of incorporation or organization) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
575 Broadway, New York, NY 10012
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (212) 334-6633
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for
the past 90 days. Yes X No__
As of June 4, 2001, there were 34,077,834 shares of the registrant's Common
Stock outstanding.
TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC.
QUARTER ENDED APRIL 30, 2001
INDEX
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements *
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets - As of April 30, 2001 Restated
and October 31, 2000 (unaudited) 1
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations - For the three months ended
April 30, 2001 Restated and 2000 and the six months ended April 30, 2001
Restated and 2000 (unaudited) 2
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows - For the six months ended
April 30, 2001 Restated and 2000 (unaudited) 3
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Stockholders' Equity - For the year ended
October 31, 2000 and the six months ended April 30, 2001
Restated (unaudited) 4
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements 5
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 13
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 22
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 23
Item 2. Changes in Securities 23
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 23
* This amended form 10-Q is being filed as the result of the following:
On February 12, 2002, the Company restated its financial statements for the
fiscal year ended October 31, 2000, each of the quarters of fiscal 2000 and the
three fiscal quarters of fiscal 2001. All financial data in this report reflects
this restatement. See Note 2 of Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Condensed
Financial Statements.
TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets
As of April 30, 2001 and October 31, 2000 (unaudited)
(In thousands, except share data)
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ASSETS: April 30, 2001
Restated October 31, 2000
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Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 6,886 $ 5,245
Accounts receivable, net of provision for doubtful accounts and sales
allowances of $16,990 and $11,615 at April 30, 2001 and October 31,
2000, respectively 95,021 115,927
Inventories, net 52,647 53,798
Prepaid royalties 28,412 24,093
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 14,460 6,551
Investments 1,714 2,926
Deferred tax asset 16,922 9,243
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Total current assets 216,062 217,783
Fixed assets, net 8,606 5,260
Prepaid royalties 3,828 1,303
Capitalized software development costs, net 9,753 9,613
Investments 5,078 28,487
Intangibles, net 90,298 66,562
Other assets, net 1,840 1,565
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Total assets $ 335,465 $ 330,573
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LIABILITIES and STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 43,860 $ 47,972
Accrued expenses 19,603 15,099
Lines of credit, current portion 77,630 84,605
Current portion of capital lease obligation 93 89
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Total current liabilities 141,186 147,765
Loan payable, net of discount 12,561 12,268
Notes Payable 691 -
Capital lease obligation, net of current portion 308 348
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Total liabilities $ 154,746 $ 160,381
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Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity
Common stock, par value $.01 per share; 50,000,000 shares authorized;
32,855,959 and 31,172,866 shares issued and outstanding 329 312
Additional paid-in capital 168,888 157,738
Deferred compensation - (5)
Retained earnings 21,584 24,819
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (10,082) (12,672)
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Total stockholders' equity 180,719 170,192
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 335,465 $ 330,573
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated condensed
financial statements. Certain amounts have been reclassified for
comparative purposes.
TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations
For the three months ended April 30, 2001 and 2000 (unaudited)
and the six months ended April 30, 2001 and 2000 (unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)
Three months ended Six months ended
April 30, April 30,
2001 2000 2001 2000
Restated Restated
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Net sales $ 88,617 $ 69,519 $ 246,470 $ 189,766
Cost of sales (includes impairment charge on Internet gaming assets of $3,786) 57,396 40,412 161,656 125,367
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Gross profit 31,221 29,107 84,814 64,399
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Operating expenses:
Selling and marketing (includes impairment charge on
Internet gaming assets of $401) 12,015 9,912 24,829 25,188
General and administrative 9,107 8,196 19,618 17,491
Research and development costs 1,601 1,364 3,001 2,989
Depreciation and amortization 3,538 2,173 5,960 3,576
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Total operating expenses 26,261 21,645 53,408 49,244
Income from operations 4,960 7,462 31,406 15,155
Interest expenses, net 2,355 1,375 5,285 2,881
Gain on sale of subsidiary, net - (871) - (871)
Loss on available-for-sale Internet securities 20,754 - 20,754 -
Equity in loss of affiliate - 19,813 - 19,969
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Total non-operating expenses 23,109 20,317 26,039 21,979
(Loss) income before income taxes and cumulative effect of change
in accounting principle (18,149) (12,855) 5,367 (6,824)
(Benefit) provision for income taxes (6,682) (4,395) 3,265 (2,330)
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(Loss) income before cumulative effect of change in accounting
principle (11,467) (8,460) 2,102 (4,494)
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of taxes of $3,558 - - 5,337 -
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Net loss $ (11,467) $ (8,460) $ (3,235) $ (4,494)
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Per share data:
Basic:
Weighted average common shares outstanding 32,641 25,699 32,491 24,424
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(Loss) income before cumulative effect of change
in accounting principle per share (0.35) (0.33) 0.06 (0.18)
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle per share - - (0.16) -
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Net loss - Basic $ (0.35) $ (0.33) $ (0.10) $ (0.18)
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Diluted:
Weighted average common shares outstanding 32,641 25,699 33,345 24,424
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(Loss) income before cumulative effect of change
in accounting principle per share (0.35) (0.33) 0.06 (0.18)
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle per share - - (0.16) -
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Net loss - Diluted $ (0.35) $ (0.33) $ (0.10) $ (0.18)
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated condensed
financial statements. Certain amounts have been reclassified for
comparative purposes
TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
For the six months ended April 30, 2001 and 2000 (unaudited)
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(In thousands)
Six months ended April 30,
2001 2000
Restated
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss $ (3,235) $ (4,494)
Adjustment to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 5,960 3,576
Loss on disposal of fixed assets - 99
Gain on sale of subsidiary, net - (871)
Stock received in consideration of license revenues - (1,905)
Loss on available-for-sale Internet securities 20,754 -
Impairment charge on Internet assets 4,187 -
Equity in loss of affiliate - 19,969
Change in deferred tax asset (7,679) -
Provision for doubtful accounts 5,375 (1,349)
Provision for inventory 7 (42)
Amortization of various expenses and discounts 522 226
Tax benefit from exercise of stock options 1,057 1,941
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Decrease in accounts receivable 25,503 27,288
Decrease (increase) in inventories, net 4,854 (777)
Increase in prepaid royalties (8,950) (18,061)
Increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets (8,724) (419)
Increase in capitalized software development costs (529) (1,189)
Decrease in accounts payable (16,559) (38,918)
Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses 779 (4,564)
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 23,322 (19,490)
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of fixed assets (2,777) (1,225)
Other investments - (5,975)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (4,300) (4,274)
Additional cash paid for prior acquisition - (1,277)
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Net cash used in investing activities (7,077) (12,751)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from private placements - 10,016
Net (repayments) borrowings under lines of credit (17,815) 12,036
Proceeds on notes payable 40 -
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and warrants 4,011 5,398
Repayment of capital lease obligation (36) (45)
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (13,800) 27,405
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Effect of foreign exchange rates (804) (2,352)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash for the period 1,641 (7,188)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the period 5,245 10,374
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period $ 6,886 $ 3,186
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Supplemental disclosure of non-cash operating activities:
Gain on sale of subsidiary, net $ - $ (871)
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Stock received in consideration of license revenues $ - $ (1,905)
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Supplemental information on businesses acquired:
Fair value of assets acquired
Cash $ - $ 195
Accounts receivable, net 9,973 390
Inventories, net 3,710 -
Prepaid royalties (707) -
Prepaid expenses and other assets 34 4,899
Property and equipment, net 272 1,012
Intangible asset 7,705 -
Goodwill 40,288 60,785
Less, liabilities assumed
Line of credit (10,841) -
Accounts payable (12,447) (7,268)
Accrued expenses (2,219) (1,060)
Other current liabilities (651) (1,540)
Stock issued (13,380) (48,980)
Value of asset recorded (17,266) -
Direct transaction costs (171) -
Investment interest and purchase option - (3,964)
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Cash paid 4,300 4,469
Less, cash acquired - (195)
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Net cash paid $ 4,300 $ 4,274
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During the six months ended April 30, 2000, the Company paid $1,277,000 in cash
and issued $161,000 in common stock related to a prior period acquisition.
Such payments were capitalized and recorded as Goodwill.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated condensed
financial statements. Certain amounts have been reclassified for
comparative purposes
TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Stockholders' Equity
For the year ended October 31, 2000 and the six months ended April 30, 2001
(unaudited)
Common Stock
---------------- Additional Deferred
Shares Amount Paid-in Capital Compensation
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Balance, November 1, 1999 23,086 $ 231 $ 67,345 $ (48)
Issuance of compensatory stock options - - 55 -
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and warrants 1,373 13 6,908 -
Amortization of deferred compensation - - - 43
Issuance of common stock in connection with acquisitions 4,222 43 55,218 -
Issuance of common stock in connection with private placements,
net of issuance costs 2,422 24 21,261 -
Issuance of warrants in connection with a debt financing - - 2,927 -
Issuance of common stock in lieu of repayment of debt 168 2 2,528 -
Retirement of common stock (98) (1) (1,249) -
Tax benefit in connection with the exercise of stock options - - 2,745 -
Foreign currency translation adjustment - - - -
Net unrealized loss on investments - - - -
Net income - - - -
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Balance, October 31, 2000 31,173 $ 312 $ 157,738 $ (5)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and warrants 811 8 4,003 -
Amortization of deferred compensation - - - 5
Issuance of common stock in connection with acquisitions 1,436 14 13,395 -
Acquisition of Treasury shares (564) (5) (7,305) -
Tax benefit in connection with the exercise of stock options - - 1,057 -
Foreign currency translation adjustment - - - -
Net unrealized gain on investments - - - -
Net loss - Restated - - - -
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Balance, April 30, 2001 - Restated 32,856 $ 329 $ 168,888 $ -
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Accumulated
Other
Retained Comprehensive Comprehensive
Earnings (Deficit) Income (Loss) Total Income (Loss)
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Balance, November 1, 1999 $ 18,402 $ (827) $ 85,103 $ 15,512
Issuance of compensatory stock options - - 55 -
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and warrants - - 6,921 -
Amortization of deferred compensation - - 43 -
Issuance of common stock in connection with acquisitions - - 55,261 -
Issuance of common stock in connection with private placements,
net of issuance costs - - 21,285 -
Issuance of warrants in connection with a debt financing - - 2,927 -
Issuance of common stock in lieu of repayment of debt - - 2,530 -
Retirement of common stock - - (1,250) -
Tax benefit in connection with the exercise of stock options - - 2,745 -
Foreign currency translation adjustment - (9,014) (9,014) (9,014)
Net unrealized loss on investments - (2,831) (2,831) (2,831)
Net income 6,417 - 6,417 6,417
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Balance, October 31, 2000 $ 24,819 $ (12,672) $ 170,192 $ (5,428)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options and warrants - - 4,011 -
Amortization of deferred compensation - - 5 -
Issuance of common stock in connection with acquisitions - - 13,409 -
Acquisition of Treasury shares - - (7,310) -
Tax benefit in connection with the exercise of stock options - - 1,057 -
Foreign currency translation adjustment - (520) (520) (520)
Net unrealized gain on investments - 3,110 3,110 3,110
Net loss - Restated (3,235) - (3,235) (3,235)
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Balance, April 30, 2001 - Restated $ 21,584 $ (10,082) $ 180,719 $ (645)
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated condensed
financial statements. Certain amounts have been reclassified for
comparative purposes
TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC. and SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
1. Organization
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (the "Company") is a leading global
developer, publisher and distributor of interactive software games designed for
PCs and video game console platforms.
2. Restatement of Financial Statements
In November 2001, the Company engaged outside counsel to conduct an
investigation into the Company's accounting treatment of certain transactions in
fiscal 2000 and 2001. Counsel was assisted in its investigation by forensic
accountants.
As a result of the investigation, the Company restated its previously issued
consolidated financial statements for fiscal 2000 and each of the quarters in
fiscal 2000 and the first three quarters in fiscal 2001. The amounts presented
herein for the year ended October 31, 2000 and the three and six months ended
April 30, 2000 reflect the restated financial statements, which have been filed
with the SEC. The restatement of the financial statements for the three and six
months ended April 30, 2001 relates to the elimination of $3,703,000 and
$7,336,000, respectively, of net sales made to independent third party
distributors and related cost of sales of $5,113,000 and $9,828,000,
respectively, and the related tax effect, which were improperly recognized as
revenue since the products were later returned or repurchased by the Company.
In addition, the Company reviewed its revenue recognition policy, reserve
policies and its accounting for certain other transactions. As a result of this
review, the Company restated its previously issued unaudited consolidated
condensed financial statements for the three and six months ended April 30, 2001
for the following transactions and the related tax effect:
o For the six months ended April 30, 2001, the recognition of net
sales of $3,780,000 and related cost of sales of $2,236,000 for
transactions that did not qualify for revenue recognition in the
fourth quarter of fiscal 2000.
o An adjustment of $1,000,000 and $1,750,000, respectively, for the
three and six months ended April 30, 2001 for the reduction of
revenue related to adjustment of the purchase price of an acquired
business, and a related reduction of amortization expense of $44,000
and $73,000, respectively, for the three and six months ended April
30, 2001 (see Note 5). Additionally, the Company recorded a net
reduction for post acquisition amortization of $276,000 and
$657,000, respectively, comprised of a $627,000 and $1,190,000,
respectively, reduction of amortization of intangible assets offset
by an increase of $351,000 and $533,000 in the amortization of
prepaid royalities for the three and six months ended April 30, 2001
from purchase allocation adjustments made relating to acquisitions
consummated in fiscal 2000 as a result of restatements made to the
2000 financial statements.
Additionally, the Company restated its first quarter fiscal 2001 financial
statements to record the cumulative effect of the change in accounting related
to the adoption of SAB 101 "Revenue Recognition." In fiscal 2001, the Company
implemented changes to its practices to significantly reduce shipment time near
quarter and year end. Accordingly, the adoption of SAB 101 did not have a
significant impact on previously reported interim net income (loss) for the
first two quarters of 2001 (see Note 3).
The effect of the restatement for the three and six months ended April 30, 2001
is as follows (certain amounts have been reclassified and are presented in
thousands, except per share data):
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Three months ended April 30, 2001 Six months ended April 30, 2001
Effect of
As Reported Restatement As Restated As Reported Restatement SAB 101 As Restated
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Statement of Operations Data:
Net sales $ 93,320 $ (4,703) $ 88,617 $ 224,546 $ (5,306) $ 27,230 $ 246,470
Cost of sales 62,158 (4,762) 57,396 150,380 (7,059) 18,335 161,656
Depreciation and amortization 4,208 (670) 3,538 7,222 (1,262) - 5,960
Income from operations 4,231 729 4,960 19,496 3,015 8,895 31,406
(Loss) income before
provision for income taxes
and cumulative effect of change
in accounting principle (18,878) 729 (18,149) (6,543) 3,015 8,895 5,367
Cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle - - - - - 5,337 5,337
(Benefit) provision for income
taxes (6,954) 272 (6,682) (2,369) 2,076 3,558 3,265
Net loss $ (11,924) $ 457 $ (11,467) $ (4,174) $ 939 $ - $ (3,235)
Basic loss per share $ (0.37) $ 0.02 $ (0.35) $ (0.13) $ 0.03 $ - $ (0.10)
Diluted loss per share $ (0.37) $ 0.02 $ (0.35) $ (0.13) $ 0.03 $ - $ (0.10)
April 30, 2001
As Reported As Restated
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Balance Sheet Data
Accounts receivable $104,219 $ 95,021
Inventories, net 48,454 52,647
Prepaid royalties - current 25,479 28,412
Deferred tax asset 8,345 16,922
Intangibles, net 114,729 90,298
Total assets 353,391 335,465
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 19,751 19,603
Total liabilities 154,894 154,746
Retained earnings 39,191 21,584
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (9,911) (10,082)
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity 353,391 335,465
Amendment of Credit Agreement
As a result of the restatement, in February 2002, the Company retroactively
amended its covenants under the credit agreement with Bank of America N.A. to
December 1999. Accordingly, as of April 30, 2001, the Company was in compliance
with the covenants, as amended.
All applicable amounts relating to the aforementioned restatements have been
reflected in these unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements and
notes thereto.
3. Significant Accounting Policies and Transactions
Basis of Presentation
The unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements of the Company have
been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of
Regulation S-X. Accordingly, the financial statements do not include all
information and disclosures necessary for a presentation of the Company's
financial position, results of operations and cash flows in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles. In the opinion of management, the
financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal
recurring accruals) necessary for a fair presentation of the Company's financial
position, results of operations and cash flows. The results of operations for
any interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full
year. The financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited
financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company's Annual Report
on Form 10-K/A for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2000.
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Risk and Uncertainties
The Company's net sales are primarily derived from software publishing and
distribution activities, which are subject to increasing competition, rapid
technological change and evolving consumer preferences, often resulting in the
frequent introduction of new products and short product lifecycles. Accordingly,
the Company's profitability and growth prospects depend upon its ability to
continually acquire, develop and market new, commercially successful software
products and obtain adequate financing, if required. If the Company fails to
continue to acquire, develop and market commercially successful software
products, its operating results and financial condition could be materially
adversely affected in the near future.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and
the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported periods. The
most significant estimates and assumptions relate to the recoverability of
prepaid royalties, capitalized software development costs and other intangibles
and investments, valuation of inventories and the adequacy of allowances for
returns and doubtful accounts. Actual amounts could differ significantly from
these estimates.
Prepaid Royalties and Capitalized Software Development Costs
The Company's agreements with licensors and developers generally require it to
make advance royalty payments and pay royalties based on product sales. Prepaid
royalties are amortized at the contractual royalty rate as cost of sales based
on actual net product sales. The Company continually evaluates the future
realization of prepaid royalties, and charges to cost of sales any amount that
management deems unlikely to be realized at the contractual royalty rate.
Prepaid royalties are classified as current and non-current assets based upon
estimated net product sales within the next year. Prepaid royalties were written
down by $75,000 for the three and six months ended April 30, 2001, to estimated
net realizable value. For the three and six months ended April 30, 2000, prepaid
royalties were written down by $109,000 to estimated net realizable value. For
the three and six months ended April 30 2001, amortization of prepaid royalties
amounted to $2,649,000 and $8,669,000, respectively, which is included in total
royalty expense of $2,905,000 and $9,305,000, respectively. For the three and
six months ended April 30, 2000, royalty expense was comprised solely of
amortization of prepaid royalties, which amounted to $1,856,000 and $4,861,000,
respectively.
The Company capitalizes internal software development costs subsequent to
establishing technological feasibility of a title. Amortization of such costs as
cost of sales is based on the greater of the proportion of current year sales to
total estimated sales commencing with the title's release or the straight-line
method. The Company continually evaluates the recoverability of capitalized
costs. For the three and six months ended April 30, 2001, capitalized software
costs of $389,000 were written off as cost of sales as part of the impairment
charge as described in Note 8. For the three and six months ended April 30,
2000, capitalized software costs were written off by $240,000 and $249,000,
respectively, to estimated net realizable value. Amortization of capitalized
software costs amounted to $1,049,000 and $260,000 for the three months ended
April 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively, and $1,941,000 and $329,000 for the six
months ended April 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively.
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Revenue Recognition
Distribution revenue is derived from the sale of third-party software products
and hardware and is recognized when the ownership and risk of loss pass to
customers which is generally upon receipt of products by customers. Distribution
revenue was $40,272,000 and $33,215,000 for the three months ended April 30,
2001 and 2000, respectively, and $120,206,000 and $93,160,000 for the six months
ended April 30, 2001 and 2000, respectively.
Publishing revenue is derived from the sale of internally developed software
products or from the sale of products licensed from third-party developers and
is recognized when the ownership and risk of loss pass to customers which is
generally upon receipt of products by customers. Publishing revenue was
$48,345,000 and $36,304,000 for the three months ended April 30, 2001 and 2000,
respectively, and $126,264,000 and $96,606,000 for the six months ended April
30, 2001 and 2000, respectively.
In October 1997, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
("AICPA") issued Statement of Position ("SOP") 97-2 "Software Revenue
Recognition." SOP 97-2 provides guidance on applying generally accepted
accounting principles in recognizing revenue on software transactions. The
Company has adopted SOP 97-2 and such adoption did not have a material impact on
the Company's financial statements. The Company recognizes revenue upon
persuasive evidence of an arrangement, the Company's fulfillment of its
obligations under any such arrangement, and determination that collection is
probable. The Company's payment arrangements with its customers are fixed at the
time of sale with 30, 60, 90 or 120 day terms. The AICPA has also issued SOP
98-9, a modification of SOP 97-2, "Software Revenue Recognition with respect to
Certain Transactions." SOP 98-9 deals with the determination of vendor specific
objective evidence of fair value in multiple element arrangements, such as
maintenance agreements sold in conjunction with software packages. The adoption
of SOP 98-9 did not have a material impact on the Company's financial
statements.
The Company's distribution arrangements with customers generally do not give
them the right to return products; however, the Company accepts product returns
for stock balancing or defective products. In addition, the Company sometimes
negotiates accommodations to customers, including price discounts, credits and
product returns, when demand for specific products falls below expectations. The
Company's publishing arrangements require the Company to accept product returns.
The Company establishes a reserve for future returns based primarily on its
return policies, markdown allowances and historical return rates, and recognizes
sales net of product returns.
Effective November 1, 2000, the Company adopted Staff Accounting Bulletin
("SAB") No. 101, "Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements." Consistent with
the guidelines provided in SAB No. 101, the Company changed its revenue
recognition policy to recognize revenue as noted above. Prior to the adoption of
SAB 101, the Company recognized revenue upon shipment. The cumulative effect of
the application of the revenue recognition policies set forth in SAB 101 for the
period ended January 31, 2001 was approximately $5.3 million, or $0.16 per
share, net of tax benefit of approximately $3.6 million. As a result of adopting
SAB 101, net sales and cost of sales of approximately $27.2 million and $18.3
million, respectively, which were originally recognized in the year ended
October 31, 2000 were also recognized in the six months ended April 30, 2001.
This adoption had no effect on net income for the six months ended April 30,
2001. It is impracticable for the Company to present pro forma information for
quarters prior to fiscal 2001.
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4. (Loss) Income before Cumulative Effect of Change in Accounting Principle
per Share
The following table provides a reconciliation of basic earnings per share to
dilutive earnings per share for the three and six months ended April 30, 2001
and 2000.
(Loss) Income
before cumulative
effect of change
in accounting Per Share
principle Shares Amount
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(in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended April 30, 2001-Restated:
Basic and Diluted $(11,467) 32,641 $ (.35)
Three Months Ended April 30, 2000:
Basic and Diluted $ (8,460) 25,699 $ (.33)
Six Months Ended April 30, 2001- Restated
Basic effect of dilutive securities $ 2,102 32,491 $ 0.06
Stock options and warrants -- 854 --
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Diluted $ 2,102 33,345 $ 0.06
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Six Months Ended April 30, 2000:
Basic and Diluted $ (4,494) 24,424 $ (.18)
As the Company reported losses before cumulative effect of change in accounting
principle for the three months ended April 30, 2001 and the three and six months
ended April 30, 2000, all 1,015,000 and all 1,120,000 and 1,208,000 of the
options and warrants outstanding, respectively, were anti-dilutive, and
therefore, there were no reconciling items between basic and diluted loss per
share. For the six months ended April 30, 2001, the computation for diluted
number of shares excludes unexercised stock options and warrants which are
anti-dilutive.
5. Business Acquisitions
In connection with the sale of Toga Holdings to Gameplay.com plc ("Gameplay")
in October 2000, the Company agreed to acquire Gameplay's game software
development and publishing business--NEO Software Produktions GMBH ("Neo"). The
Company obtained an independent third party valuation in support of the value
assigned to its right to acquire Neo. In January 2001, the Company completed the
acquisition of Neo and assumed net liabilities of approximately $808,000, in
addition to the prepaid purchase price of $17.3 million.
In November 2000, the Company acquired all of the outstanding capital stock of
VLM Entertainment Group, Inc. ("VLM"), a company engaged in the distribution of
third-party software products. In connection with this transaction, the Company
paid the former stockholders of VLM $2 million in cash and issued 875,000 shares
of its common stock (valued at $8.0 million) and assumed net liabilities of
approximately $10.6 million on a preliminary basis. In connection with this
transaction, the Company recorded intangible assets of approximately $20.7
million on a preliminary basis. The Company is in the process of obtaining an
independent third party valuation in support of its preliminary purchase price
allocation. The Company will make the required adjustments, if any, upon
completion of such valuation.
The acquisitions have been accounted for as a purchase. The unaudited
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations includes the operating results
of each business from the date of acquisition. The following unaudited pro forma
results below assumes the acquisitions of VLM and Neo occurred on November 1,
1999 (in thousands, except per share data),
Six Months Ended Six Months Ended
April 30, 2001 April 30, 2000
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Net Sales $251,017 $212,888
Net Loss (3,836) (5,689)
Net Loss per share (basic) (0.12) (0.22)
Net Loss per share (fully diluted) (0.12) (0.22)
6. Acquisition of Treasury Shares
In February 2001, certain stockholders of the Company exchanged and surrendered
for cancellation for no additional consideration 564,212 shares of the Company's
Common Stock for shares of Gameplay.com plc ("Gameplay") having an equal value.
7. Inventory
As of April 30, 2001 and October 31, 2000, inventories consist of (in
thousands):
April 30, October 31,
2001 2000
--------------- -------------
Parts and supplies $ 666 $ 496
Finished products 51,981 53,302
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$ 52,647 $ 53,798
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8. Impairment charge on Internet assets
For the three months ended April 30, 2001, the Company recorded as cost of sales
a non-cash impairment charge of $3,786,000 consisting of $2,350,000 relating to
server maintenance technologies and $1,047,000 relating to multiplayer
technologies developed by the Company's Neo Software ("Neo") development studio
in connection with Online Pirates and $389,000 of capitalized software relating
to other products to be developed by Neo, which the Company expected to deliver
to Gameplay for online distribution. In addition, the Company recorded as
selling and marketing expenses an impairment charge of $401,000 related to
online sales promotions for our products to be delivered by Gameplay. Based on
the substantial decline in the value of Gameplay shares, as well as a
substantial deterioration in Gameplay's financial condition and business
prospects, the Company determined that the software technologies and products
that were to be delivered by Neo to Gameplay were impaired at April 30, 2001.
The write-off of the impaired assets is not expected to have a material effect
on our future revenues and results of operations.
9. Investments
Investments are comprised of equity securities and are classified as current and
non-current assets. Investments are accounted for under the average cost method
as "available-for-sale" in accordance with Statement of Financial Standards
Board No. 115 "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity
Securities." Investments are stated at fair value, with unrealized appreciation
(loss) reported as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive
income (loss) in stockholders' equity.
During the three months ended April 30, 2001, the Company recorded an impairment
charge of $20,754,000, consisting of approximately $18,448,000 relating to its
investment in Gameplay, $2,000,000 relating to its investment in eUniverse, Inc.
("eUniverse") and $306,000 relating to its investment in Entertainment Brands, a
privately-held company, to reflect other than temporary declines in value. See
Item 3 "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk."
As of April 30, 2001 and October 31, 2000, investments were summarized as
follows (in thousands):
April 30, 2001 October 31, 2000
------------------------------------ ------------------------------------
Current Non-Current Current Non-Current
---------------- ------------------ ---------------- ------------------
Average cost $ 2,206 $ 4,136 $ 2,896 $ 33,084
Unrealized (losses) gains (492) 942 30 (4,597)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Fair value $ 1,714 $ 5,078 $ 2,926 $ 28,487
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10. Segment Reporting
The Company has adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131,
"Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information" ("SFAS No.
131"), which establishes standards for reporting by public business enterprises
of information about product lines, geographic areas and major customers. The
method for determining what information to report is based on the way management
organizes the Company for making operational decisions and assessment of
financial performance. The Company's chief operating decision maker is
considered to be the Company's Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"). The CEO reviews
financial information presented on a consolidated basis accompanied by
disaggregated information about sales by geographic region and by product lines.
The Company's Board of Directors reviews consolidated financial information. The
Company's operations employ the same products, cost structures, margins and
customers worldwide. The Company's product development, publishing and marketing
activities are centralized in the United States under one management team, with
distribution activities managed geographically. Accordingly, the Company's
operations fall within one reportable segment as defined in SFAS No. 131.
Information about the Company's non-current assets in the United States and
international areas as of April 30, 2001 and October 31, 2000 are presented
below:
(in thousands) April 30, 2001 October 31, 2000
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Total Non-current Assets:
United States ..................... $ 71,639 $ 82,904
International
United Kingdom .............. 20,111 20,418
All other Europe ............ 23,574 5,748
Other ....................... 4,079 3,720
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$119,403 $112,790
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Information about the Company's net sales in the United States and international
areas for the three and six months ended April 30, 2001 and 2000 are presented
below (net sales are attributed to geographic areas based on product
destination):
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
April 30 April 30
--------------------------------- --- --------------------------------
(in thousands) 2001 2000 2001 2000
---------------- ------------- ------------- ---------------
Net Sales:
United States ........................ $ 64,536 $ 41,848 $178,161 $116,685
Canada ............................... 2,247 2,711 8,872 6,467
International
United Kingdom ................. 6,046 4,799 23,496 12,656
All other Europe ............... 13,053 18,041 29,503 48,893
Asia Pacific ................... 2,574 2,021 6,137 4,866
Other .......................... 161 99 301 199
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$ 88,617 $ 69,519 $246,470 $189,766
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Information about the Company's net sales by product platforms for the three and
six months ended April 30, 2001 and 2000 are presented below:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
April 30 April 30
-------------------------------- -----------------------------
(in thousands) 2001 2000 2001 2000
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Platforms:
PC ........................................ $ 20,401 $ 22,902 $ 50,918 $ 42,053
Sony PlayStation 2 ........................ 25,490 - 61,758 -
Sony PlayStation .......................... 19,743 13,447 50,374 66,460
Nintendo GameBoy Color and 64 ............. 2,986 8,853 18,900 31,789
Sega Dreamcast ............................ 1,351 3,072 9,264 9,457
Accessories ............................... 5,233 13,591 25,132 21,632
Hardware .................................. 13,413 7,654 30,124 18,375
-------- -------- -------- --------
$ 88,617 $ 69,519 $246,470 $189,766
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations.
Restatement of Historical Financial Statements.
In November 2001, in connection with an informal and voluntary request from the
SEC to provide documents, the Company engaged outside counsel to conduct an
investigation into the Company's accounting treatment of certain transactions in
fiscal 2000 and 2001. Counsel retained advisors to perform a forensic accounting
investigation.
As a result of the investigation, the Company restated its previously issued
consolidated financial statements for fiscal 2000 and each of the quarters in
fiscal 2000 and the first three quarters in fiscal 2001. The amounts presented
herein for the year ended October 31, 2000 and the three and six months ended
April 30, 2000 reflect the restated financial statements, which have been filed
with the SEC. The restatement of the financial statements for the three and six
months ended April 30, 2001 relates to the elimination of $3,703,000 and
$7,336,000, respectively, of net sales made to independent third party
distributors and related cost of sales of $5,113,000 and $9,828,000,
respectively, and the related tax effect, which were improperly recognized as
revenue since the products were later returned or repurchased by the Company.
In addition, the Company reviewed its revenue recognition policy, reserve
policies and its accounting for certain other transactions. As a result of this
review, the Company restated its previously issued unaudited consolidated
condensed financial statements for the three and six months ended April 30, 2001
for the following transactions and the related tax effect:
o For the six months ended April 30, 2001, the recognition of net sales
of $3,780,000 and related cost of sales of $2,236,000 for transactions
that did not qualify for revenue recognition in the fourth quarter of
fiscal 2000.
o An adjustment of $1,000,000 and $1,750,000, respectively, for the three
and six months ended April 30, 2001 for the reduction of revenue
related to adjustment of the purchase price of an acquired business,
and a related reduction of amortization expense of $44,000 and $73,000,
respectively, for the three and six months ended April 30, 2001 (see
Note 5 of Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Condensed Financial
Statements). Additionally, the Company recorded a net reduction for
post acquisition amortization of $276,000 and $657,000, respectively,
comprised of a $627,000 and $1,190,000, respectively, reduction of
amortization of intangible assets offset by an increase of $351,000 and
$533,000 in the amortization of prepaid royalities for the three and
six months ended April 30, 2001 from purchase allocation adjustments
made relating to acquisitions consummated in fiscal 2000 as a result of
restatements made to the 2000 financial statements.
Additionally, the Company restated its first quarter fiscal 2001 financial
statements to record the cumulative effect of the change in accounting related
to the adoption of SAB 101 "Revenue Recognition." In fiscal 2001, the Company
implemented changes to its practices to significantly reduce shipment time near
quarter and year end. Accordingly, the adoption of SAB 101 did not have a
significant impact on previously reported interim net income for the first two
quarters of 2001. See Notes 2 and 3 of Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Condensed
Financial Statements.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: The
Company makes statements in this report that are considered forward looking
statements under federal securities laws. Such forward looking statements are
based on the beliefs of management as well as assumptions made by and
information currently available to them. The words "expect," "anticipate,"
"believe," "may," "estimate," "intend," "guidance," and similar expressions are
intended to identify such forward looking statements. Forward looking statements
involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions including, but not limited to:
risks associated with future growth and operating results; the Company's ability
to continue to successfully manage growth and integrate the operations of
acquired businesses; the availability of adequate financing to fund periodic
cash flow shortages; credit risks; seasonal factors; inventory obsolescence;
technological change; competitive factors; product returns; failure of retailers
to sell-through the Company's products; the timing of the introduction and
availability of new hardware platforms; market and industry factors adversely
affecting the carrying value of the Company's investments; and unfavorable
general economic conditions, any or all of which could have a material adverse
effect on the Company's business, operating results and financial condition.
Actual operating results may vary significantly from such forward looking
statements.
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Overview
The Company is a leading global developer, publisher and distributor of
interactive software games. The Company's software operates on PCs and video
game consoles manufactured by Sony, Nintendo and Sega. The following table sets
forth the percentages of publishing revenues derived from sales of titles for
specific platforms during the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
April 30 April 30
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2001 2000 2001 2000
--------------- ------------ ------------- ------------
Platforms
PC.................................. 33.9 49.4% 34.0% 36.7%
Sony PlayStation 2.................. 37.7 - 39.7 -
Sony PlayStation.................... 25.0 23.7 17.5 36.5
Nintendo GameBoy Color and 64....... (0.3) 11.6 1.8 12.8
Sega Dreamcast...................... 0.2 8.1 1.9 5.7
Accessories......................... 3.5 7.2 5.1 8.3
--------------- ------------ ------------- ----------
100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Revenue Recognition. The Company's principal sources of revenues are derived
from publishing and distribution operations. Publishing revenues are derived
from the sale of internally developed software or software licensed from third
parties. Distribution revenues are derived from the sale of third-party software
and hardware. Publishing activities generally generate higher margins than
distribution activities, with sales of PC software resulting in higher margins
than sales of CDs or cartridges designed for video game consoles. Effective
November 1, 2000, the Company recognizes net revenue when title and risk of loss
pass to customers (generally, upon receipt of products by customers.) Prior to
that date, we recognized revenue upon shipment.
Returns and Reserves. The Company's arrangements with customers for published
titles require it to accept returns for stock balancing, markdowns or defects.
The Company establishes a reserve for future returns of published titles based
primarily on its return policies and historical return rates, and recognizes
revenues net of returns. The Company's distribution arrangements with customers
generally do not give them the right to return titles or to cancel firm orders.
However, the Company sometimes accepts returns for stock balancing and
negotiates accommodations to customers, which includes price discounts, credits
and returns, when demand for specific titles fall below expectations. If future
returns significantly exceed the Company's reserves, the Company's operating
results would be adversely affected.
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Capitalized Costs. The Company's agreements with licensors and developers
generally require it to make advance royalty payments and pay royalties based on
product sales. Prepaid royalties are amortized at the contractual royalty rate
as cost of sales based on actual net sales. At April 30, 2001, the Company had
prepaid royalties of $32,240,000. The Company also capitalizes internal software
development costs subsequent to establishing technological feasibility of a
title. Amortization of such costs as cost of sales is based on the greater of
the proportion of current year sales to total estimated sales commencing with
the title's release or the straight-line method. At April 30, 2001, the Company
had capitalized software development costs of $9,753,000. The Company
continually evaluates the recoverability of capitalized costs. If the Company
were required to write-off these payments or costs to a material extent in
future periods, the Company's results of operations would be adversely affected.
Results of Operations
The following table sets forth for the periods indicated the percentage of net
sales represented by certain items reflected in the Company's statement of
operations:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
April 30, April 30,
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2001 2000 2001 2000
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Net sales ........................................... 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of sales (1) ................................... 64.8 58.1 65.6 66.1
Selling and marketing (2) ........................... 13.6 14.3 10.1 13.3
General and administrative .......................... 10.3 11.8 8.0 9.2
Research and development costs ...................... 1.8 2.0 1.2 1.6
Depreciation and amortization ....................... 4.0 3.1 2.4 1.9
Interest expense, net ............................... 2.7 2.0 2.1 1.5
Loss on available-
for-sale Internet securities ....................... 23.4 - 8.4 -
(Provision) benefit for income taxes ................ (7.5) (6.3) 1.3 (1.2)
Net loss ............................................ (12.9) (12.2) (1.3) (2.4)
(1) includes impairment charge on Internet assets of 4.3% and 1.5% for the three
and six months ended April 30, 2001, respectively.
(2) includes impairment charge on Internet assets of 0.5% and 0.2% for the three
and six months ended April 30, 2001, respectively.
Three Months Ended April 30, 2001 and 2000
Net Sales. Net sales increased by $19,098,000, or 27.5%, to $88,617,000 for the
three months ended April 30, 2001 from $69,519,000 for the three months ended
April 30, 2000. The increase in net sales was attributable to growth in both the
Company's publishing and distribution operations.
Publishing revenues increased by $12,041,000, or 33.2%, to $48,345,000 for the
three months ended April 30, 2001 from $36,304,000 for the three months ended
April 30, 2000. This increase was primarily attributable to increased sales of
titles developed for the Sony PlayStation and PlayStation 2.
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For the three months ended April 30, 2001, publishing activities accounted for
approximately 54.6% of net sales. For this period, software products designed
for PC platforms accounted for approximately 33.9% of the Company's publishing
revenues as compared to 49.4% for the three months ended April 30, 2000. The
Company anticipates that in the future, sales of PC products as a percentage of
revenue will continue to decline, although the Company has several major PC
releases planned for the upcoming quarters. Software products designed for video
game console platforms accounted for 62.6% of the Company's publishing revenues
as compared to 43.4% for the prior comparable quarter. The Company expects that
sales of video game console products will continue to account for a significant
portion of its publishing revenues.
Distribution revenues increased by $7,057,000, or 21.2%, to $40,272,000 for the
three months ended April 30, 2001 from $33,215,000 for the three months ended
April 30, 2000. This increase was primarily attributable to the acquisition of
VLM Entertainment Group, Inc. in November 2000. The Company expects that its
distribution operations will continue to expand largely as a result of the
anticipated introduction of next-generation hardware platforms and the
wide-scale rollout of PlayStation 2. For the three months ended April 30, 2001,
distribution activities accounted for approximately 45.4% of net sales.
International operations accounted for approximately $21,834,000 or 24.6% of the
Company's net sales for the three months ended April 30, 2001 compared to
$24,960,000 or 35.9% for the three months ended April 30, 2000. The decrease was
primarily attributable to the Company's increasing emphasis on expanding its
publishing activities in Europe. The Company expects that international sales
will continue to account for a significant portion of its revenue.
Cost of Sales. Cost of sales increased by $16,984,000, or 42.0%, to $57,396,000
for the three months ended April 30, 2001 from $40,412,000 for the three months
ended April 30, 2000. The increase was attributable to the Company's expanded
operations and commensurate with increased net sales. In addition, for this
quarter the Company recorded as cost of sales royalty expenses of approximately
$3.9 million from prepaid royalties and capitalized software costs as compared
to $2.0 million in the prior comparable quarter. Excluding the charge described
below, cost of sales as a percentage of net sales remained relatively constant.
In future periods, cost of sales may be adversely affected by manufacturing and
other costs, price competition and by changes in product and sales mix and
distribution channels.
During the quarter, the Company also recorded as cost of sales a non-cash
impairment charge of $3,786,000 relating to a reduction in the value of certain
Internet assets, including software technologies and products developed by the
Company's Neo Software development studio, which the Company expected to deliver
to Gameplay for online distribution. The write-off of the impaired assets is not
expected to have a material effect on our future revenues and results of
operations.
Selling and Marketing. Selling and marketing expenses increased by $2,103,000,
or 21.2%, to $12,015,000 for the three months ended April 30, 2001 from
$9,912,000 for the three months ended April 30, 2000. The increase was primarily
attributable to increased product offerings and a non-cash impairment charge of
$401,000 relating to online sales promotions for our products to be delivered by
Gameplay. Selling and marketing expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased
to 13.6% for the three months ended April 30, 2001 from 14.3% for the three
months ended April 30, 2000. The decrease reflects the Company's continued
efforts to achieve cost efficiencies.
General and Administrative. General and administrative expenses increased by
$911,000, or 11.1%, to $9,107,000 for the three months ended April 30, 2001 from
$8,196,000 for the three months ended April 30, 2000. The increase was
attributable to increased salaries, rent and insurance premiums to support the
Company's expanded operations. General and administrative expenses as a
percentage of net sales remained relatively constant.
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Research and Development. Research and development costs increased by $237,000
to $1,601,000 for the three months ended April 30, 2001 from $1,364,000 for the
three months ended April 30, 2000. Research and development costs as a
percentage of net sales remained relatively constant. Additionally, certain
product costs are amortized as cost of sales as described above.
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense increased
by $1,365,000 or 62.8%, to $3,538,000 for the three months ended April 30, 2001
from $2,173,000 for the three months ended April 30, 2000. The increase was due
to the amortization of intangible assets from acquisitions.
Interest Expenses, net. Interest expense increased by $980,000 or 71.3%, to
$2,355,000 for the three months ended April 30, 2001 from $1,375,000 for the
three months ended April 30, 2000. The increase resulted from increased
borrowings.
Loss on Available-For-Sale Internet Securities. During the three months ended
April 30, 2001, the Company incurred a non-cash impairment charge of $18,448,000
relating to its investment in Gameplay to reflect an other than temporary
decline in the value of this investment. The Company also incurred a
non-recurring non-cash impairment charge of $2,000,000 relating to its
investment in eUniverse and $306,000 relating to its investment in Entertainment
Brands.
Income Taxes. For the three months ended April 30, 2001, the Company recorded a
net income tax benefit of $6,682,000 as compared to a net income tax benefit of
$4,395,000 for the three months ended April 30, 2000. Income taxes as a
percentage of net sales remained relatively constant.
Excluding the non-cash impairment charges described above, the Company achieved
net income of $4,371,000 for the three months ended April 30, 2001, as compared
to a net loss of $8,460,000 for the three months ended April 30, 2000. Including
the impairment charges, the Company incurred a net loss of $11,467,000.
Results of Six Months Ended April 30, 2001 and 2000
Net Sales. Net sales increased by $56,704,000, or 29.9%, to $246,470,000 for the
six months ended April 30, 2001 from $189,766,000 for the six months ended April
30, 2000. The increase in net sales was attributable to growth in both the
Company's publishing and distribution operations. The adoption of SAB 101
effective November 2000 resulted in the recognition of revenue when both title
and all risks of loss pass to customers which is generally upon receipt of
products by customers. The effect of this adoption was an increase in net sales
of $27 million for the six months ended April 30, 2001 for revenue that was
previously recognized in the year ended October 31, 2000.
Publishing revenues increased by $29,658,000, or 30.7%, to $126,264,000 for the
six months ended April 30, 2001 from $96,606,000 for the six months ended April
30, 2000. This increase included $21 million relating to the adoption of SAB 101
and increased sales of titles developed for the Sony PlayStation and PlayStation
2.
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For the six months ended April 30, 2001, publishing activities accounted for
approximately 51.2% of net sales. For this period, software products designed
for PC platforms accounted for approximately 34.0% of the Company's publishing
revenues as compared to 36.7% for the six months ended April 30, 2000. For the
six months ended April 30, 2001, software products designed for video game
console platforms accounted for 60.9% of the Company's publishing revenues as
compared to 55.0% for the six months ended April 30, 2000. The Company expects
that sales of video game console products will continue to account for a
significant portion of its publishing revenues.
Distribution revenues increased by $27,046,000, or 29.0%, to $120,206,000 for
the six months ended April 30, 2001 from $93,160,000 for the six months ended
April 30, 2000. This increase was primarily attributable to the acquisition of
VLM Entertainment Group, Inc. in November 2000 and included $6 million relating
to adoption of SAB 101. For the six months ended April 30, 2001, distribution
activities accounted for approximately 48.8% of net sales.
International operations accounted for approximately $59,438,000 or 24.1% of the
Company's net sales for the six months ended April 30, 2001 compared to
$66,613,000 or 35.1% for the six months ended April 30, 2000. The decrease was
primarily attributable to the Company's increasing emphasis on expanding its
publishing activities in Europe.
Cost of Sales. Cost of sales increased by $36,289,000 or 28.9%, to $161,656,000
for the six months ended April 30, 2001 from $125,367,000 for the six months
ended April 30, 2000. The increase was commensurate with increased net sales and
included $18 million resulting from the adoption of SAB 101. For this period the
Company recorded as cost of sales royalty expenses of approximately $11.6
million from prepaid royalties and capitalized software costs as compared to
$5.4 million in the prior comparable period. Cost of sales as a percentage of
net sales remained relatively constant.
During the six months ended April 30, 2001, the Company also recorded as cost of
sales a non-cash impairment charge of $3,786,000 relating to a reduction in the
value of certain Internet assets.
Selling and Marketing. Selling and marketing expenses decreased by $359,000, or
1.4%, to $24,829,000 for the six months ended April 30, 2001 from $25,188,000
for the six months ended April 30, 2000. Selling and marketing expenses as a
percentage of net sales decreased to 10.1% for the six months ended April 30,
2001 from 13.3% for the six months ended April 30, 2000. The decrease in both
absolute dollars and as a percentage of net sales was primarily attributable to
higher expenses incurred in the prior comparable period offset by a non-cash
impairment charge of $401,000 relating to online sales promotions for our
products to be delivered by Gameplay.
General and Administrative. General and administrative expenses increased by
$2,127,000, or 12.2%, to $19,618,000 for the six months ended April 30, 2001
from $17,491,000 for the six months ended April 30, 2000. The increase was
attributable to increased salaries, rent, insurance premiums and professional
fees to support the Company's expanded operations. General and administrative
expenses as a percentage of net sales remained relatively constant.
Research and Development. Research and development costs increased by $12,000 to
$3,001,000 for the six months ended April 30, 2001 from $2,989,000 for the six
months ended April 30, 2000 and remained relatively constant as a percentage of
net sales. In addition, certain product costs are expensed as cost of sales as
described above.
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense increased
by $2,384,000 or 66.7%, to $5,960,000 for the six months ended April 30, 2001
from $3,576,000 for the six months ended April 30, 2000. The increase was due to
the amortization of intangible assets from acquisitions.
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Interest Expenses, net. Interest expense increased by $2,404,000, or 83.4%, to
$5,285,000 for the six months ended April 30, 2001 from $2,881,000 for the six
months ended April 30, 2000. The increase resulted primarily from increased
borrowings to support the Company's expanded operations.
Loss on Available-For-Sale Internet Securities. During the six months ended
April 30, 2001, the Company incurred a non-recurring non-cash impairment charge
of $20,754,000 relating to its investments in Gameplay, eUniverse and
Entertainment Brands. The loss was attributable to an other than temporary
decline in the value of these investments.
Income Taxes. Income taxes increased by $5,595,000 to a tax provision of
$3,265,000 for the six months ended April 30, 2001 from an income tax benefit of
$2,330,000 for the six months ended April 30, 2000. The increase in absolute
dollars resulted primarily from attainment of pre-tax income for the six months
ended April 30, 2001 as compared to a pre-tax loss for the prior comparable
quarter.
Cumulative effect of Change in Accounting Principle. In connection with the
adoption of SAB 101, the Company recognized a cumulative effect of $5.3 million,
net of taxes of $3.6 million.
Excluding the non-cash impairment charges described above, the Company achieved
net income of $12,603,000 for the six months ended April 30, 2001, as compared
to a net loss of $4,494,000 for the six months ended April 30, 2000. Including
the impairment charges, the Company incurred a net loss of $3,235,000.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company's primary capital requirements have been and will continue to be to
fund the acquisition, development, manufacture and commercialization of its
software products. The Company has historically financed its operations
primarily through the issuance of debt and equity securities and bank
borrowings. At April 30, 2001, the Company had working capital of $74,876,000 as
compared to working capital of $70,018,000 at October 31, 2000.
The Company's cash and cash equivalents increased $1,641,000, to $6,886,000 at
April 30, 2001, from $5,245,000 at October 31, 2000. The increase is primarily
attributable to $23,322,000 of cash provided by operating activities, partially
offset by $7,077,000 used in investing activities and $13,800,000 used in
financing activities.
Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended April 30,
2001 was $23,322,000 compared to net cash used in operating activities of
$19,490,000 for the six months ended April 30, 2000. The increase in net cash
was primarily attributable to decreased accounts receivable and prepaid
royalties as well as an increase in accounts payable. Net cash used in investing
activities for the six months ended April 30, 2001 was $7,077,000 as compared to
net cash used in investing activities of $12,751,000 for the six months ended
April 30, 2000. The decrease is attributable to decreased acquisition
activities. Net cash used in investing activities reflects the Company's
continued investment in product development. Net cash used in financing
activities for the six months ended April 30, 2001 was $13,800,000 as compared
to net cash provided by financing activities of $27,405,000 for the six months
ended April 30, 2000. The increase in net cash used in financing activities was
primarily attributable to the repayment of indebtedness.
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In February 2001, the Company's European subsidiary entered into a credit
facility agreement with Lloyds TSB Bank plc ("Lloyds") under which Lloyds agreed
to make available borrowings of up to $25,000,000. The outstanding balance and
available credit under the revolving line of credit was $14,614,000 and $95,000,
respectively, as of April 30, 2001. Advances under the credit facility bear
interest at the rate of 1.25% per annum over the bank's base rate, and are
guaranteed by the Company. The credit facility expires in December 2001.
In December 1999, the Company entered into a credit agreement with a group of
lenders led by Bank of America, N.A., as agent, which currently provides for
borrowings of up to $75,000,000. The Company may increase the credit line up to
$85,000,000 subject to certain conditions. Interest accrues on advances at the
bank's prime rate plus 0.5% or at LIBOR plus 2.5%. Borrowings under the line of
credit are collaterized by all of the Company's assets. Under the terms of the
credit agreement, the Company is required to comply with certain financial
covenants, affirmative and negative covenants, including consolidated net worth,
consolidated leverage ratio and consolidated fixed charge ratio. In addition,
the credit agreement limits or prohibits the Company from declaring or paying
cash dividends, merging or consolidating with another corporation, selling
assets (other than in the ordinary course of business), creating liens and
incurring additional indebtedness. In February 2002, certain financial covenants
and several other covenants were amended retroactively to December 1999.
Accordingly, as of April 30, 2001, the Company was in compliance with the
covenants, as amended. The line of credit expires on December 7, 2002. The
outstanding balance under the revolving line of credit was $63,016,000 as of
April 30, 2001.
In July 2000, the Company entered into a subordinated loan agreement with Finova
Mezzanine Capital Inc. under which the Company borrowed $15,000,000 evidenced by
a five-year promissory note bearing interest at the rate of 12.5% per annum,
payable monthly. In connection with the loan, the Company issued to Finova
warrants to purchase 451,747 shares of common stock at an exercise price of
$11.875 per share, subject to anti-dilution adjustments.
The Company's accounts receivable, less an allowance for doubtful accounts and
returns of $16,990,000, at April 30, 2001, was $95,021,000. No single customer
accounted for more than 10% of the receivable balance at April 30, 2001. Most of
the Company's receivables are covered by insurance and generally the Company has
been able to collect its receivables in the ordinary course of business. The
Company's sales are typically made on credit, with terms that vary depending
upon the customer and the demand for the particular title being sold. The
Company does not hold any collateral to secure payment from customers. As a
result, the Company is subject to credit risks, particularly in the event that
any of the receivables represent a limited number of retailers or are
concentrated in foreign markets. If the Company is unable to collect its
accounts receivable as they become due and such accounts are not covered by
insurance, the Company's liquidity and working capital position would be
materially adversely affected.
The Company expects to incur costs and expenses of approximately $2 million
during fiscal 2001 associated with software and hardware upgrades to its
accounting systems. In addition, the Company expects to obtain mortgage
financing of approximately $2 million in connection with the purchase of new
warehouse and office facilities for its Jack of All Games distribution
subsidiary in New York. The Company also expects to spend approximately $1
million in connection with various leasehold improvements to its facilities.
Other than the foregoing, the Company has no material commitments for capital
expenditures.
Based on its currently proposed operating plans and assumptions, the Company
believes that projected sales from operations and available cash resources,
including amounts available under its line of credit, will be sufficient to
satisfy its cash requirements for the reasonably foreseeable future. Future
expansion activities may require additional financing, and there can be no
assurance that any such financing will be available to the Company if required.
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Fluctuations in Operating Results and Seasonality
The Company has experienced fluctuations in quarterly operating results as a
result of the timing of the introduction of new titles; variations in sales of
titles developed for particular platforms; market acceptance of the Company's
titles; development and promotional expenses relating to the introduction of new
titles, sequels or enhancements of existing titles; projected and actual changes
in platforms; the timing and success of title introductions by the Company's
competitors; product returns; changes in pricing policies by the Company and its
competitors; the accuracy of retailers' forecasts of consumer demand; the size
and timing of acquisitions; the timing of orders from major customers; and order
cancellations and delays in product shipment. Sales of the Company's titles are
also seasonal, with peak shipments typically occurring in the fourth calendar
quarter (the fourth and first fiscal quarters) as a result of increased demand
for titles during the holiday season. Accordingly, quarterly comparisons of
operating results are not necessarily indicative of future operating results.
International Operations
Sales in international markets, principally in the United Kingdom and other
countries in Europe, have accounted for a significant portion of the Company's
net sales. For the three months ended April 30, 2001, and 2000, sales in
international markets accounted for approximately 24.6% and 35.9%, respectively,
of the Company's net sales. For the six months ended April 30, 2001, and 2000,
sales in international markets accounted for approximately 24.1% and 35.1%,
respectively, of the Company's net sales. The Company is subject to risks
inherent in foreign trade, including increased credit risks, tariffs and duties,
fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, shipping delays and
international political, regulatory and economic developments, all of which can
have a significant impact on the Company's operating results.
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The Company is subject to market risks in the ordinary course of its business,
primarily risks associated with interest rate and foreign currency fluctuations
and possible impairment of the carrying values of the Company's investments.
Historically, fluctuations in interest rates have not had a significant impact
on the Company's operating results. At April 30, 2001, the Company had
$77,630,000 in outstanding variable rate indebtedness. A hypothetical 1%
increase in the interest rate of the Company's variable rate debt would increase
annual interest expense by approximately $776,000 as of April 30, 2001.
The Company transacts business in foreign currencies and is exposed to risk
resulting from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. Accounts
relating to foreign operations are translated into United States dollars using
prevailing exchange rates at the relevant fiscal quarter. Translation
adjustments are included as a separate component of stockholders' equity. For
the six months ended April 30, 2001, the Company's foreign currency translation
adjustment loss was $520,000. A hypothetical 10% change in applicable currency
exchange rates at April 30, 2001 would result in a material translation
adjustment. The Company purchases currency forward contracts to a limited extent
to seek to minimize the Company's exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency
exchange rates.
In addition, the Company may be exposed to risk of loss associated with
fluctuations in the value of its investments. The Company's investments are
stated at fair value, with net unrealized appreciation and loss included as a
separate component of stockholders' equity. The Company regularly reviews the
carrying values of its investments to identify and record impairment losses when
events or circumstances indicate that such investments may be permanently
impaired.
For the three months ended April 30, 2001, the Company recorded a loss of
$18,448,000 to reflect the other than temporary impairment of its investment
relating to Gameplay. At April 30, 2001, the Company held 8,869,407 shares of
common stock of Gameplay with a fair value of approximately $2,139,000 and was
recorded as non-current. The Company recorded an unrealized gain of $1,107,000,
net of taxes, as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income
(loss) in stockholders' equity.
For the three months ended April 30, 2001, the Company recorded a loss of
approximately $2,000,000 to reflect the other than temporary impairment of its
investment in eUniverse. At April 30, 2001, the Company held 2,269,333 shares of
eUniverse with fair value of approximately $4,653,000, $1,714,000 of which was
recorded as current and $2,939,000 was recorded as non-current. The Company
recorded an unrealized loss of $828,000, net of taxes, as a separate component
of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders' equity.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
The Company is not involved in any material legal proceedings.
Item 2. Changes in Securities
From February 2001 to April 2001, 190,000 options from the 1997 Stock Option
Plan and 73,000 non-plan options were granted at exercise prices ranging from
$11.00 to $12.31.
In connection with the above securities issuances, the Company relied on Section
4(2) and Regulation D promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits
None
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
None
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. has duly caused this report to
be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized on this
16th day of April 2002.
TAKE-TWO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE, INC.
By: /s/ Kelly Sumner
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Kelly Sumner
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
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