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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
[ X ] Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2002
OR
[ _ ] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
for the transition period from to
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Commission file number 0-7642
MEGADATA CORPORATION
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
NEW YORK
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
11-2208938
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
47 ARCH STREET, GREENWICH, CT 06830
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(Address of Principal Executive Office) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 203-629-8757
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Securities registered pursuant to
Section 12(b) of the Act: NONE
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Securities registered
pursuant to Section 12(g)
of the Act:
COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $0.01 PER SHARE
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Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. YES [X] NO [ ]
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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of the Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any
amendment to this Form 10-K.
The aggregate market value of the voting shares of the Registrant held by
non-affiliates as of April 30, 2002 was $ 476,000
Thenumber of shares of common stock, $0.01 par value, outstanding as of
January 29, 2003 was 3,473,115
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the Registrant's Definitive Proxy Statement for the 2003 Annual
Meeting of Stockholders, to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission
within 120 days of October 31, 2002, are incorporated by reference into Part III
of this Form 10-K.
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS.
(A) GENERAL DEVELOPMENT OF BUSINESS.
Megadata Corporation ("Megadata" or the "Company"), a New York corporation
founded in 1967, is a supplier of information, data services, and software
serving the needs of the aviation industry, primarily airlines, airports and
other aviation related companies. Its principal business is the delivery of data
and software by subscription from its PASSUR (Passive Secondary Surveillance
Radar) Network of flight tracking systems.
The Company's flight information is derived from the PASSUR System. PASSUR
is a passive radar, which, without emitting any active signals, receives
aircraft identification and altitude information from aircraft transponder
transmissions, which are interrogated by existing secondary surveillance radars.
In the past, the Company's revenues were generated primarily from the sale
of PASSUR radar systems. The Company has transitioned its business model from
selling PASSUR systems to selling subscription services from the data derived
from its PASSUR Network through developed software and decision support
products, both end-user based and internet based.
The objectives of the existing strategy are to (1) considerably increase
available market share; (2) reduce the selling cycle; (3) leverage current
relationships with large airlines and airports to generate greater sales through
value-added products; and (4) gain subscription revenue over time.
The Company's services address airspace capacity enhancement, airline and
airport operational efficiency, customer service, and safety and security. This
market is in excess of $15 billion. Limited availability of accurate and timely
information and its poor flow throughout the aviation system is a major
impediment to reducing delays and cancellations, improving operating efficiency
of airlines and airports, and timely decisions required to handle emergencies
that might threaten safety and security. Currently there are a number of large
and sophisticated command and control systems designed to help airlines and
airports with these issues, but their performance is limited by the quality and
availability of timely and accurate information input. Access to domestic and
international terminal area information is fragmented and often controlled and
filtered by government sources or not available at all.
Management believes that as airlines and airports seek to improve
profitability by reducing costs and improving safety and security, PASSUR's
data, software and information products take on an increasingly important and
critical role. Over the past three years, Megadata made a substantial capital
investment in installing passive radar systems in major airports in order to
create an information network capable of providing timely, accurate and critical
information to its airline and airport customers. The Company continues to
upgrade its technical and development capabilities, and works in conjunction
with its customers to develop a suite of customer-focused information products
directly aimed at improving the operations of its airline and airport customers.
The Company is continuing to build its own internal sales and marketing
organization. Finally, the Company has developed and continues to develop a
number of valuable commercial relationships with system integrators who can use
its information as part of a larger suite of products and provide greater value
to customers.
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The Company has a suite of software products, including FlightPerform,
FlightSure, RapidResponse, AirportMonitor, and IROPSNet, currently available for
distribution. FlightPerform, formerly PASTRACK, is an integrated operations
control and management system used by airlines at their dispatch and station
control centers. FlightSure is the Company product most frequently used by major
airports; it provides data and software for integrated noise management and
monitoring systems, as well as for operations control. AirportMonitor is an
internet-based application which provides the surrounding airport communities
with live flight traffic (delayed for security purposes) as part of their public
noise abatement programs. IROPSNet is an internet-based application designed to
address the airport/airline management coordination during disruptions caused by
weather, security and emergency situations through instant communications
between all the necessary parties.
The Company generates revenues by selling either (1) subscription-based
information - derived from a PASSUR system, which is part of the "PASSUR
Network", or (2) equipment - a PASSUR system. Under the subscription-based
model, the customer subscribes to the information on a monthly basis pursuant to
a subscription agreement, which may be for a multi-year period. The agreement
also provides that the information from the PASSUR system cannot be resold or
used for unauthorized purposes. When systems are sold, Megadata retains both
proprietary and distribution rights to the data generated from such systems and
can distribute such data at the Company's sole discretion.
Currently, PASSUR flight track coverage is available for 27 of the top 40
airports in the United States, including 9 of the top 10. In addition, 5 of the
top 6 airlines utilize the information, data and software information products
derived from the Megadata PASSUR Network. There have been over 50 PASSUR system
installations worldwide.
The Company has incorporated the strictest levels of security in both the
information generated by the PASSUR Network and the availability of that
information to the end users.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
The PASSUR system, without emitting any active signals, receives aircraft
identification and altitude information from aircraft transponder transmissions,
which are interrogated by existing secondary surveillance radars. Received
signals are processed in a standard workstation and displayed on a
high-resolution color graphics data display to provide the PASSUR application
software real-time identification and tracking of aircraft in flight. The
display presentation for FlightPerform is similar to that provided to air
traffic controllers. The presentation of flight tracks can be in real time or
can be switched to a mode that permits observance of historical data for
selected time periods.
AIRLINE CUSTOMERS
The FlightPerform software is an accurate source of critical information
used to enhance situational awareness. Airlines use the information to drive a
number of operating efficiencies that improve performance and increase customer
satisfaction, as well as operating profits. Some benefits of the PASSUR system
include:
o Accurate arrival and estimated time of arrival ("ETA") information
available for airlines, particularly during irregular operations. The
information is also expandable for use in terminal passenger data services such
as Flight Information Display Systems ("FIDS") or other displays.
o The ETA information can be utilized to provide compliance with the
aviation community's goal of providing timely and accurate flight information to
customers.
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o Accurate arrival data and ETA's for managing airport operations. With
better arrival information airlines can more effectively manage connecting
flights during push periods. This tool complements gate management and staff
scheduling programs and thus, enhances productivity improvements for ground
personnel and support functions.
o Accurate information for airlines to help manage diversions. A more
accurate picture of the terminal airspace and current holding patterns enables
airlines to make better decisions about whether to divert aircraft during
irregular operations.
o Ability to replay flight events to support post-operations analysis. The
playback of flight tracks and events allows airlines to conduct a more thorough
analysis of those events and thereby creates opportunities to improve the
efficiency and safety of operations.
o Enhance safety and security. Real time situational awareness and an
immediate replay capability provide airlines and governmental agencies with the
ability to be fully informed and proactive in responding to emergency events.
o Enhance the collaborative decision making process at airports by
providing a web-based interactive decision making tool (IROPSNet) to allow the
Federal Aviation Administration, airlines and the local Port Authority to better
communicate and make more effective decisions during irregular operations.
AIRPORT CUSTOMERS
The PASSUR system can be integrated to work with noise monitoring and
measuring equipment in a configuration that will supply a correlation between
aircraft location and noise levels generated by the aircraft. With this
real-time information, an airport noise abatement officer can enforce the laws
and regulations regarding noise levels emitted by an aircraft. When used as part
of an airport noise monitoring system, airport managers and noise control
officers can correlate noise events in the local community with specific airline
flight tracks.
PASSUR is used by many of the largest airports in the country and in
different parts of the world. Currently, over 20 of the largest airports around
the world utilize PASSUR as part of their daily operations. Trials are also
underway at several additional airports.
In 2000, the Company introduced an Airport Operations version of
FlightPerform. This product provides airports with a predictive anticipatory
operations decision-making tool to effectively plan for arriving aircraft as
well as a playback capability for post-operational analysis and planning. During
fiscal 2002, the Company completed and released new data and software products
in direct response to customer requests and needs, including AirportMonitor
(real time updates to educate the local community on flight behavior relating to
noise issues), RapidResponse (immediate situational awareness and replay
capabilities to enhance safety and security) and IROPSNet (airport and airline
community collaborative decision making tool). The Company continues to develop
software applications, both internet-based and end-user based, in direct
response to the needs of the aviation community. The Company anticipates that
products based on these software applications, currently still in the
developmental stage, will become available for general release during fiscal
2003.
(B) FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT INDUSTRY SEGMENTS.
Not applicable.
(C) NARRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS.
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The Company is a supplier of information, data services, and software
intended to satisfy the needs of the aviation industry primarily airlines,
airports, and other aviation related companies. Its principal business is the
delivery of data and software by subscription from the PASSUR Network of flight
tracking systems.
1. PRODUCTS.
The Company has transitioned from being a supplier of passive surveillance
systems (a capital equipment business) to a provider of subscription-based data
and information products supplied by its PASSUR Network. These products leverage
the extensive passive surveillance data available through the PASSUR Network to
provide application-specific efficiency tools to airlines, airports and related
commercial businesses.
(i) The PASSUR System
The PASSUR system, together with associated data and software products is a
reliable and cost effective source of time-critical and valuable information
about the position and flight path of aircraft. PASSUR is the engine that drives
all present and future data, information, and solution products sold by the
Company. The Company, under an exclusive license for patented technology owned
by a third party, has used its proprietary hardware, data, and software to
develop an enhanced line of products. This license agreement, which extends for
the life of various patent expirations through the year 2013, is important in
protecting the unique nature of the Company's PASSUR product line. These PASSUR
systems receive and process aircraft identification from aircraft transponder
transmissions interrogated by existing secondary surveillance radars.
(ii) Custom Hardware and Software Activities
The Company is not involved in specialized research and development
projects sponsored and paid for by customers.
2. SERVICES.
(i) Information Services from the PASSUR Network
Information services include timely, accurate, user-friendly information
important to the efficient operation of airlines and airports. The information
services leverage the PASSUR Network, and are tailored to address specific
customer requirements, many of which can only be satisfied by information
generated from the PASSUR Network. The services provide airline and airport
customers with specific and timely information needed to efficiently manage
their airport, airside, and ground operations. The ETAs generated from the
PASSUR system are an example of an information service currently being used
throughout the customer network.
(ii) Solution Services from the PASSUR Network
The solution services are a series of decision support tools and software
solutions developed to improve quality and operating efficiency of specific
airline and airport operations. Megadata currently provides a complete solution
to customers either directly or through system integrators, primarily in the
airport markets. In addition, IROPnet is an example of a solution service.
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(iii) Maintenance Services
The Company offers maintenance services pursuant to contractual
arrangements or an "on-call" basis. "On-call" services are provided on a time
and material basis.
3. SOURCES OF RAW MATERIALS.
The Company obtains its raw materials from component distributors and
manufacturers throughout the United States. The Company has multiple sources of
supply for a majority of its components.
4. DEPENDENCE ON CERTAIN CUSTOMERS.
During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2002, three (3) customers
(Continental Airlines, Massachusetts Department of Airports and Los Angles
Department of Airports) accounted for approximately 42% of revenues. Those three
customers accounted for 19%, 15% and 8% of revenues, respectively. As of October
31, 2001, three (3) customers (Continental Airlines, United Airlines and Sabre
Decision Technologies) accounted for approximately 30% of revenue. Those three
customers accounted for 15%, 8%, and 7% of revenues, respectively. As of October
31, 2000, three (3) customers (Air Canada, United Airlines and San Jose
International Airport) accounted for approximately 62% of revenue. Those three
customers accounted for 40%, 11%, and 11% of revenues, respectively.
5. BACKLOG FOR SUBSCRIPTION REVENUE AGREEMENTS.
The Company's committed backlog for subscription and maintenance services
at October 31, 2002 amounted to approximately $3,346,000. Of this amount,
$1,274,800 is scheduled for delivery or performance before October 31, 2003 and
the balance of $2,071,200 is scheduled for delivery or performance in subsequent
years. The backlog at October 31, 2001 and 2000 amounted to approximately
$1,027,000 and $627,000 respectively. Backlog consists of written purchase
orders or contracts.
6. COMPETITION.
The Company is offering the PASSUR system for passive detection of aircraft
in flight. These products are, to the best of the Company's knowledge,
relatively unique with little competition. Depending on the end use of the
Company's products, the Company's primary competitors include Dimensions
International, Sabre, Inc., BAE, Inc., and Lockheed Martin. The Company also
sells to systems integrators, including BAE, Inc, and Lochard Pty, Ltd, some of
which also sell products that are competitive with those offered by the Company.
Most of these companies are significantly larger than the Company, and have
larger sales forces and greater financial resources than the Company.
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7. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT.
The Company's Research and Development ("R&D") effort is focused primarily
on software and hardware enhancements to the PASSUR systems and continues to
allocate additional resources in developing and maintaining the new software
applications and decision support products, currently in development, which will
eventually expand the Company's software suite of products.
During the fiscal year ended October 31, 2002, the Company incurred
approximately $406,000 in expenditures for R&D, none of which was customer
sponsored. In fiscal year ended October 31, 2001, approximately $288,000 was
expended on R&D and in fiscal year 2000 approximately $149,000 was expended on
R&D.
8. ENVIRONMENTAL COSTS.
The Company is not aware of any environmental issues which would have a
material adverse effect on future capital expenditures or current and future
business operations.
9. EMPLOYEES.
As of October 31, 2002, the Company employed 20 full time employees,
including 5 officers.
(D) FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT GEOGRAPHIC AREAS
The following table sets forth the dollar amounts and the percentages
attributable to the sale by the Company of its products during the past three
fiscal years in and outside the United States:
Net
Revenues 2002 2001 2000
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Domestic $ 1,563,000 94.9% $ 909,000 96.6% $ 1,049,000 59.7%
Exports 83,000 5.1% 32,000 3.4% 708,000 40.3%
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Total
Revenues: $ 1,646,000 100.0% $ 941,000 100.0% $ 1,757,000 100.0%
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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES.
The Company's manufacturing and research facility is located in a
one-story, 36,000 square foot building at 35 Orville Drive, Bohemia, New York.
The building previously was owned by the Company and was sold in October 1999 to
an unaffiliated buyer. The Company leases 12,000 square feet at an annual rental
cost of $72,000.
The Company's executive offices are located in a three-story office
building at 47 Arch Street, Greenwich, Connecticut. Effective October 1998, the
Company began leasing space from Field Point Capital Management Company, a
company 100% owned by the Company's Chief Executive Officer at $1,000 per month
rent. The Company believes these rates are competitive and are at or below
market rates.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.
The Company is not aware of any material pending legal proceedings to which
the Company or any of its subsidiaries is a party or to which any of their
properties are subject.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
The Company did not submit any matter to a vote of its security holders
during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2002.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS.
(A) MARKET INFORMATION.
The Company's Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Common Stock"),
is traded on the over-the-counter bulletin board.
The following table sets forth the range of high and low bid and asked
quotations of the Common Stock for each quarterly period during the
Company's last two fiscal years, as reported by the National Quotation
Bureau, Inc.:
Period Bid Prices* Asked Prices*
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High Low High Low
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FISCAL YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2002
FIRST QUARTER $ .50 $ .35 $ .90 $ .75
SECOND QUARTER .51 .26 .75 .55
THIRD QUARTER .45 .25 .55 .40
FOURTH QUARTER .70 .25 1.01 .40
Fiscal Year Ended October 31, 2001
First Quarter $ .9375 $ .625 $ 1.03125 $ .875
Second Quarter .625 .42 1.00 .45
Third Quarter .42 .39 .62 .50
Fourth Quarter .66 .35 .90 .60
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* The quotations represent prices on the over-the-counter bulletin board
between dealers in securities, do not include retail markup, markdown or
commission, and do not necessarily represent actual transactions.
(B) HOLDERS.
The number of registered equity security holders of record at January 15,
2003 was 306, as shown in the records of our transfer agent.
(C) DIVIDENDS.
The Company has never paid cash dividends on its shares. The Company does
not anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future.
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(d) Securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans.
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NUMBER OF SECURITIES
REMAINING AVAILABLE
FOR FUTURE ISSUANCE
UNDER EQUITY
COMPENSATION PLANS
NUMBER OF SECURITIES TO WEIGHTED-AVERAGE EXCLUDING SECURITIES
BE ISSUED UPON EXERCISE EXERCISE PRICE OF REFLECTED IN COLUMN
PLAN CATEGORY OF OUTSTANDING OPTIONS OUTSTANDING OPTIONS (A)
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(A) (B) (C)
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EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN APPROVED BY
SECURITY HOLDERS 1,018,000 $.64 82,000
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EQUITY COMPENSATION PLANS NOT APPROVED
BY SECURITY HOLDERS 75,000 $.75 -
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TOTAL 1,093,000 $.65 82,000
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The equity compensation plan, authorized for issuance that was adopted without
the approval of the security holders, relates to an outstanding non-qualified
stock option award. On September 9, 2002, the Company issued a 75,000
non-qualified stock option award, with a three-year vesting period, priced at
the fair market value on date of issuance, to the Company's President and Chief
Technology Officer
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.
The selected consolidated statements of operations data for the fiscal
years ended October 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000, and the consolidated balance sheet
data as of October 31, 2002 and 2001, have been derived from the Company's
audited financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form
10-K. The selected consolidated statement of operations data for the years ended
October 31, 1999 and 1998, and the selected consolidated balance sheet data as
of October 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998, are derived from the Company's audited
consolidated financial statements which are not included in this Annual Report
on Form 10-K.
Selected Statement of Operations Data:
YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31,
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2002 2001 2000 1999 1998
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Net
Revenues $ 1,645,687 $ 940,637 $ 1,756,602 $ 1,100,641 $ 1,053,243
Net
Loss $(2,110,212) $(1,629,490) $ (582,824) $ (322,812) $ (880,749)
Net Loss Per
Common Share --
Basic and diluted (1) $ (.61) $ (.47) $ (.22) $ (.13) $ (.35)
Dividend Declared - - - - -
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Selected Balance Sheet Data:
OCTOBER 31,
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2002 2001 2000 1999 1998
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Total Assets $ 4,449,999 $ 3,356,343 $ 2,348,082 $ 1,572,865 $ 1,794,990
Long-Term
Debt (2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7)(8) $ 5,705,000 $ 3,090,000 $ 152,985 $ 337,945 $ 625,548
Total Shareholders'
(Deficit) Equity $(3,077,786) $ (988,824) $ 604,216 $ (14,854) $ 307,958
(1) Net loss per share of common stock was computed using the weighted average
number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Conversion
of the common equivalent shares was not assumed since the result would have
been antidilutive.
(2) The mortgage loan to Roslyn Savings Bank was paid in full upon the sale of
the Company's mortgaged property on October 22, 1999.
(3) Long-term debt for 1997 included a $100,000 note payable, which was due
after October 31, 1998.
(4) Long-term debt for 1998 included a $25,000 note payable and a $37,894
installment note payable, which were due after October 31, 1999.
(5) Long-term debt for 1999 included $325,000 of notes payable and $12,945 of
installment notes payable, which were due after October 31, 2000.
(6) Long-term debt for 2000 included $150,000 of notes payable, and $2,985 of
installment notes payable, which are due after October 31, 2001.
(7) Long-term debt for 2001 consists of notes payable - Related party which are
due after October 31, 2002.
(8) Long-term debt for 2002 consists of notes payable - Related party which are
due after October 31, 2003.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
REVENUES
The Company has transitioned from a seller of equipment (one-time sales) to a
provider of subscription-based data and decision support information supplied
from its PASSUR Network. On October 31, 2002, the Company completed its second
complete fiscal year incorporating this business plan. Revenues during fiscal
2002 increased by approximately $705,000, or 75%, to $1,646,000 in fiscal 2002
from $941,000 in fiscal 2001. This increase was primarily due to an increase in
the Company's subscription-based revenues of $426,000, or 95% as compared to
fiscal 2001.
Management continues to concentrate its efforts on the sale of information and
decision support product applications utilizing data from the Company-owned
PASSUR Network. Subscription-based revenues as well as maintenance revenues
increased approximately $445,000, or 50%, for fiscal 2002, when compared to
fiscal 2001. The Company also sold one system in fiscal 2002, at a specific
customer's request, which resulted in an increase in system sales of
approximately $269,000 as compared to fiscal 2001. The Company's business plan
is to focus on increasing subscription-based revenues; however, the Company from
time to time will sell PASSUR systems only at a customer's specific request.
Revenues during fiscal 2001 decreased by approximately $816,000, or 46%, to
$941,000 from $1,757,000 in fiscal 2000. This decrease was primarily due to the
decrease in system sales as a result of the Company's decision to replace one
time system sales with recurring subscription-based revenues. The Company's
system sales for fiscal 2001 and 2000 were $24,000 and $1,103,000, respectively.
The Company shipped nine and installed two Company-owned PASSUR systems during
fiscal 2002, which were capitalized as part of the "PASSUR Network". The Company
will continue to expand the PASSUR Network by installing additional PASSUR
systems throughout fiscal 2003. As a result of increasing demand for data
solutions generated from the PASSUR system(s), the Company has completed the
production of ten additional units produced during the fourth quarter of fiscal
2002. The Company will continue to market the data generated from the PASSUR
Network directly to airlines, airports and aviation related companies and
anticipates that the data derived from the network will ultimately be sold to
multiple users at each specific network site. With 33 Company owned PASSUR's
located at various airports throughout the continental United States at the end
of fiscal 2002; the Company believes the revenue stream from the "PASSUR
Network" in the form of subscriptions-based revenue will continue to increase as
it has over the past 24 months.
Management has decided to discontinue marketing various non-PASSUR product
offerings; however, these products continue to contribute slightly to the
revenue base from the sale of existing inventory, along with minor service and
repair revenues. The Company recorded non-PASSUR revenues of approximately
$23,000 for fiscal 2002 as compared to approximately $32,000 in fiscal 2001.
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COST OF SALES
Costs associated with equipment sales consist primarily of purchased materials,
direct labor and overhead costs. Costs associated with service and subscription
revenues primarily consist of direct labor, overhead costs and the amortization
of certain equipment. Also included in costs of sales are costs associated with
the upgrades of PASSUR systems necessary to make such systems compatible with
new software applications as well as the ordinary repair and maintenance of
existing systems. Cost of sales in each reporting period is impacted by the
number of PASSUR systems in production as the costs of producing systems are
charged to inventory in that period.
The Company has not segregated its cost of sales between cost of tangible
products and cost of services, as it is not practical to segregate such costs.
During fiscal 2002, cost of sales increased by approximately $353,000, or 76%,
as compared to fiscal 2001. This increase is primarily due to increases in the
costs associated with the sale of a system; costs associated with the upgrades
of existing systems; communication costs; and overhead costs (and amortization)
associated with maintaining and expanding the Company's "nationwide" network of
systems.
Cost of sales during fiscal 2001 of $462,000 decreased by $398,000, as compared
to fiscal 2000. This decrease was due to the fact that no systems were sold
during 2001 together with the write-off of $126,000 of inventory associated with
all non-PASSUR product lines which the Company decided to discontinue as well as
other obsolete inventory in fiscal 2000.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
During fiscal 2002, research and development increased by approximately
$117,000, or 41%, as compared to fiscal 2001. The Company continues to invest in
research and development to develop additional applications for its PASSUR
customers. Research and development efforts include activities associated with
the enhancement and improvement of the Company's existing hardware, software and
information products as well as additional development costs allocated to the
development of new software applications requested by customers. There were no
customer sponsored research and development activities during fiscal 2002 or
fiscal 2001. Research and development expenses are funded through current
operations.
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
During fiscal 2002, selling, general and administrative expenses increased by
approximately $481,000, or 29%, as compared to fiscal 2001. Increases occurred
in salaries (additional sales and marketing personnel were hired), professional
and consulting fees, travel, promotion and advertising expenses as well as
unabsorbed labor and overhead costs for fiscal 2002.
The Company continues to increase its sales and marketing efforts in order to
market new and existing products. The Company expects that its sales and
marketing expenses in fiscal 2003 will continue to grow as part of the Company's
new business strategy. The Company is also increasing its presence at industry
conventions throughout the United States and Europe.
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Interest income and interest expense to unrelated parties were not significant
in fiscal 2002 and fiscal 2001.
Interest expense-related party increased by approximately $234,000, or 135%, in
fiscal 2002, as compared to fiscal 2001. The increase is due to additional
borrowings the Company incurred during fiscal 2002 in the amount of $2,615,000
from its significant shareholder.
INCOME TAXES
The provisions for income taxes for each year relate to state and local minimum
taxes. The Company has available approximately $11,100,000 in tax loss
carryforwards to offset possible future income. The Company also has available
$25,000 in general business tax credit carryforwards. These carryforwards expire
in various tax years through 2022. The Company has provided a full valuation
allowance on the net deferred tax asset of approximately $4,300,000, which
primarily consists of the net operating loss carry-forwards and available tax
credits.
NET LOSS
The Company incurred a net loss of $2,110,000, or $.61 per diluted share, during
fiscal 2002, as compared to a net loss of $1,629,000, or $.47 per diluted share,
in fiscal 2001.
During fiscal 2002, total costs and expenses of $3,345,000 were higher than
total revenues and resulted in a loss from operations of $1,699,000. Total costs
and expenses increased by $951,000, or 40%, as compared to such costs in fiscal
2001. Despite the increase in revenues of approximately 75% in fiscal 2002,
increased costs associated with the placement, operation, development and
marketing of the Company-owned PASSUR Network contributed to the additional
loss.
During fiscal 2001, total costs and expenses of $2,394,000 were higher than
total revenues and resulted in a loss from operations of $1,454,000. Total costs
and expenses increased by $166,000, or 7%, as compared to fiscal 2000.
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QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table provides unaudited quarterly consolidated results of
operations for each quarter of fiscal years 2002 and 2001. The Company believes
this unaudited information has been prepared substantially on the same basis as
the annual audited financial statements and all necessary adjustments,
consisting of any normal recurring adjustments, have been included in the
amounts stated below to present fairly the Company's results of operations. The
operating results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of the
operating results for any future period. Certain balances have been reclassified
to conform to the presentation of balances as stated in this Annual Report on
Form 10-K.
THREE MONTHS ENDED
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OCT. 31, JULY 31, APRIL 30, JANUARY 31, OCT. 31, JULY 31, APRIL 30, JANUARY 31,
2002 2002 2002 2002 2001 2001 2001 2001
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TOTAL NET REVENUES $496,704 $580,415 $272,769 $295,799 $221,285 $332,076 $208,038 $179,238
GROSS PROFIT 437,704 391,443 (23,827) 24,829 189,553 241,254 56,885 (9,479)
NET (LOSS) / INCOME (532,910) (392,321) (680,694) (504,287) (512,456) (302,316) (426,239) (388,479)
BASIC AND DILUTED NET (LOSS) / INCOME
PER SHARE $ (0.15) $ (0.11) $ (0.20) $ (0.15) $ (0.15) $ (0.09) $ (0.12) $ (0.11)
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IMPACT OF INFLATION
In the opinion of management, inflation has not had a material effect on the
operations of the Company including selling prices, capital expenditures and
operating expenses.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
At October 31, 2002, the Company's current liabilities exceeded current assets
by $1,130,000. At October 31, 2002, the Company's stockholders' deficit was
$3,078,000. For fiscal 2002, the Company incurred a net loss of $2,110,000.
Management is addressing the working capital and stockholders' deficiencies and
operating losses by aggressively marketing its PASSUR information capabilities
in its existing product lines as well as in new products which are currently
being developed and deployed. The Company continues to increase the size of its
owned "PASSUR Network," as well as expanding its existing software suite of
products through the continued development of new product offerings, which
management believes will lead to increased subscription-based revenues. In
addition, the Company will attempt to obtain external financing, and if such
external financing is not consummated, the Company has a commitment to receive
additional financial support from a significant shareholder through the end of
fiscal 2003. Such commitment for financial support may be in the form of
additional advances or loans to the Company in addition to the deferral of
principal and interest payments due on the existing loans, if deemed necessary.
Net cash used from operating activities for fiscal 2002 was approximately
$1,361,000. Cash flow used in investing activities for fiscal 2002 was
approximately $1,173,000 and consisted primarily of investments in the Company's
PASSUR network as well as capitalized software development costs. Cash flow
provided by financing activities of approximately $2,611,000 is primarily from
$2,615,000 in notes payable - related party. No principal payments on notes
payable - related party were made during fiscal 2002.
The Company was unprofitable in fiscal 2002. The Company continues to increase
revenues as a result of the implementation of its subscription-based revenue
model. However, costs associated with developing, maintaining and supporting
such revenue streams continue to increase. Additionally, the aviation market has
been impacted by budgetary constraints due to both the downturn in the current
economy and the terrorist events of September 11, 2001. The aviation market is
extensively regulated by government agencies, particularly the Federal Aviation
Administration and The National Transportation Safety Board, and management
anticipates that new regulations relating to air travel will continue to be
issued. Since substantially all of the Company's revenues are derived from
either airports or airlines, it is premature to evaluate the impact, if any,
that any new regulations or changes in the economic situation of the aviation
industry could have on the future operations of the Company, either positively
or negatively.
Interest by potential customers in the information and data software products
obtained from the PASSUR Network remains strong and the Company anticipates an
increase in future revenue. However, the Company cannot predict if such revenues
will materialize. If sales do not increase, additional losses may occur. The
extent of such profits or losses will be dependent on sales volume achieved and
Company cost reduction initiatives.
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CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
As of October 31, 2002, the Company had contractual obligations as follows:
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS PAYMENTS DUE BY PERIOD
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TOTAL LESS THAN 1 YEAR 1-3 YEARS
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Operating Leases $ 250,474 $ 81,036 $ 169,438
Promissory Notes $ 5,705,000 - $ 5,705,000
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Total contractual cash
Obligations $ 5,955,474 $ 81,036 $ 5,874,438
CERTAIN RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In fiscal 2002, G.S. Beckwith Gilbert, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and
significant shareholder of the Company, loaned the Company $2,615,000 under
promissory notes bearing interest at 9% per annum and maturing at December 31,
2002. As of October 31, 2002, the total notes payable due to Mr. Gilbert totaled
$5,705,000 and are secured by the Company's assets. On January 1, 2003, the
Company and Mr. Gilbert extended the maturity date of notes due Mr. Gilbert to
December 31, 2003.
On June 30, 2000, Mr. Gilbert converted certain promissory notes of the Company,
which matured on that date, into shares of Common Stock of the Company. The
notes were originally issued by the Company between November 1998 and August
1999 in exchange for financing provided by Mr. Gilbert. Mr. Gilbert converted
the full principal amount of the two notes and part of the principal amounts of
nine other notes, together with interest accrued thereon (an aggregate amount of
$583,144, including accrued interest) into 466,515 shares of Common Stock of the
Company, at the conversion rate of $1.25 per share.
On October 31, 2000, Mr. Gilbert exercised a warrant for 500,000 shares of
Common Stock of the Company (at its exercise price of $1.25 per share) in
exchange for the cancellation of debt owed by the Company to Mr. Gilbert in the
amount of $625,000, which debt matured on October 31, 2000. The Company
originally issued the warrant to Mr. Gilbert in June 1997 as part of a financing
agreement with Mr. Gilbert.
During fiscal 2002, the Company paid approximately $26,000 to Surf-Tech
Manufacturing, Inc. (a non-public corporation) for materials and labor in
connection with the production of PASSUR systems which were built and completed
in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2002. A Company Executive Vice President and
Director is a 50% shareholder of the aforementioned company, and the Company
believes that these rates are competitive and are at or below market rates.
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
GENERAL
The Company's discussion and analysis of its financial condition and results of
operations are based upon its consolidated financial statements, which have been
prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires the
Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of
assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of
contingent assets and liabilities based upon accounting policies management has
implemented. The Company has identified the policies below as critical to its
business operations and the understanding of its results of operations. The
impact and any associated risks related to these policies on the Company's
business operations is discussed throughout Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations where such policies affect its
reported financial results. Actual results may differ from these judgments under
different assumptions or conditions. The Company's accounting policies that
require management to apply significant judgment and estimates include:
REVENUE RECOGNITION
The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin
No. 101, REVENUE RECOGNITION IN FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ("SAB 101"), as amended.
SAB 101 requires that four basic criteria must be met before revenue can be
recognized: (1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists; (2) delivery has
occurred or services have been rendered; (3) the fee is fixed and determinable;
and (4) collectibility is reasonably assured. The Company also recognizes
revenue in accordance with Statement of Position 97-2, SOFTWARE REVENUE
RECOGNITION ("SOP 97-2"), as amended, when applicable.
The Company's revenues are generated from the following: (1) subscription and
maintenance agreements; (2) system sales, including system upgrade sales; and
(3) one-time license fees. The Company recognizes revenue from system sales when
the system is shipped in accordance with SAB 101 and SOP 97-2.
Revenues generated from subscription and maintenance agreements are recognized
over the term of such executed agreements and/or customer's receipt of such data
or services. The Company invoices and records revenue pursuant to individual
contracts on a month-by-month basis, as outlined by the applicable agreement and
in accordance with SOP 97-2. In many cases, the Company may invoice respective
customers in advance of specified period(s), either quarterly or annually which
coincides with the terms of the agreement. In such cases, the Company will defer
at the close of each month and/or reporting period any subscription or
maintenance revenues invoiced for which services have yet to be rendered, in
accordance with SOP 97-2.
From time to time, the Company will receive one-time payments from customers for
rights, including but not limited to the rights to use certain data at an agreed
upon location(s) for a specific use and/or for an unlimited number of users.
Such one-time payments are in the form of license fees. These fees are
recognized as revenue ratably over the term of the license agreement or expected
useful life of such license arrangement, whichever is longer, but typically five
years.
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Any deferred revenue is classified on the Company's balance sheet as a liability
in the deferred income account until such time as revenue from services is
properly recognized as revenue in accordance with SAB 101 and/or SOP 97-2 and
the corresponding agreement.
CAPITALIZED SOFTWARE COSTS
The Company follows the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 86, "ACCOUNTING FOR THE COSTS OF SOFTWARE TO BE SOLD, LEASED, OR
OTHERWISE MARKETED" ("SFAS 86"). Costs incurred to develop computer hardware and
software products as well as significant enhancements to software features of
the existing products to be sold or otherwise marketed are capitalized after
technological feasibility is established. Once the software products become
available for general release to the public, the Company will begin to amortize
such costs to cost of sales.
The Company's policy on capitalized software costs determines whether the costs
incurred are classified as capitalized costs (in accordance with SFAS 86) or as
research and development expenses. In cases whereby the Company capitalizes
costs incurred with development of new hardware/software products, a product
specification is designed and/or working model of the respective project is
developed as the guideline for the criteria to capitalize costs associated with
such project in accordance with SFAS 86.
Once a product has been made available for sale and/or released for sale to the
general public, the development costs of that product are no longer capitalized
and any additional costs incurred to maintain or support such product are
expensed as incurred. In some cases, the Company may capitalize costs incurred
in the development of enhanced versions of already existing products, but will
immediately expense any costs incurred on projects which were completed and
released to the general public, in the form of continued maintenance of such
products, in accordance with SFAS 86. Management uses judgment in determining
and evaluating whether development costs meet the criteria for immediate expense
or capitalization.
The Company's net capitalized software costs at October 31, 2002 totaled
$537,000. The carrying value of the capitalized software costs is dependent on
the forecasted and actual performance of future cash flows generated from such
assets as determined and evaluated by management.
IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS
The Company follows the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 121, "ACCOUNTING FOR THE IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS AND FOR
LONG-LIVED ASSETS TO BE DISPOSED OF" ("SFAS 121"). The Company reviews
long-lived assets for impairment when circumstances indicate the carrying amount
of an asset may not be recoverable or at each reporting period. An impairment is
recognized when the sum of the undiscounted estimated future cash flows expected
to result from the use of the asset is less than the carrying value. The Company
evaluates the periods of amortization continually in determining whether any
events or circumstances warrant revised estimates of useful lives.
The Company's long-lived assets include long-term fixed assets of the PASSUR
Network and software development costs that at October 31, 2002 were
approximately $3,077,000 and $537,000, respectively. Long-term fixed assets
accounted for 81% of the Company's total assets. The carrying value of the
long-term assets is dependent on the forecasted and actual financial performance
and future cash flows of such assets as determined by management.
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At each reporting period, management evaluates the carrying values of the
Company's assets. The evaluation represents the undiscounted cash flows
generated from current contractual revenue sources and the anticipated forecast
revenue derived from each asset and then evaluates these revenues on an overall
basis to determine if any impairment issues exist. As of October 31, 2002, based
upon management's evaluation of the above asset groups, no impairments appear to
exist. If these forecasts are not met the Company may have to record impairment
charges not previously recorded.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In August 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Statement No. 144, ACCOUNTING FOR THE IMPAIRMENT OR DISPOSAL OF LONG-LIVED
ASSETS, which supersedes FASB Statement No. 121, ACCOUNTING FOR THE IMPAIRMENT
OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS AND FOR LONG-LIVED ASSETS TO BE DISPOSED OF. The basis for
the recognition and measurement model under SFAS 121 for assets held for use and
held for sale has been retained. SFAS 144 removes goodwill from its scope, thus
eliminating SFAS 121's requirement to allocate goodwill to long-lived assets to
be tested for impairment. The accounting for goodwill now is subject to the
provisions of SFAS 141/142 on business combinations and goodwill and other
intangible assets. SFAS 144 provides guidance on differentiating between assets
held and used, held for sale, and held for disposal other than by sale. SFAS 144
continues to require a three-step approach for recognizing and measuring the
impairment of assets to be held and used. SFAS 144 is effective for financial
statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001 and is to
be applied prospectively. The Company does not expect the adoption of this
statement will have a material impact on the Company's financial position,
results of operations or liquidity.
RISK FACTORS
THE COMPANY HAS A HISTORY OF OPERATING LOSSES AND NEGATIVE CASH FLOW AND EXPECTS
ITS LOSSES TO CONTINUE FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL REPORTING PERIODS.
The Company has incurred significant losses during the last six fiscal years.
The Company has incurred net losses of $2,110,000 during the fiscal year ended
October 31, 2002, $1,629,000 during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2001 and
$583,000 during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2000. As of October 31, 2002,
its accumulated deficit was approximately $3,078,000. The Company anticipate
that it will continue to incur net losses for the next several reporting
periods. The company's ability to achieve and maintain profitability will depend
upon its ability to generate significant revenues through new and current
customer agreements, additional services and/or products offered to its existing
customers and controlling the costs associated with the business operations.
There is no guarantee that the Company will be able to execute on these
requirements. If the Company becomes profitable for a specific reporting period,
it still may not be able to sustain or increase its profits on a quarterly or
annual basis in the future.
IF MEGADATA DOES NOT EXECUTE ITS BUSINESS PLAN OR IF THE MARKET FOR ITS SERVICES
FAILS TO DEVELOP DUE TO THE DEPRESSED AVIATION INDUSTRY MARKET, ITS RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL RESULTS COULD CONTINUE TO BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED.
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The Company's revenues are solely derived from the aviation industry. The
Company's subscription-based revenues increased by 95% during fiscal 2002 as the
Company transitioned from a seller of equipment (one-time sales) to a supplier
of data through software incorporating decision support tools on a subscription
basis. The Company's future revenues and results of operations are dependent on
its continued execution of its subscription-based revenue strategy and
development of new software solutions and applications for the aviation
industry. Due to the depressed aviation industry market, it is not assured that
the Company will be able to continue to report growth in its subscription-based
business or sustain its current subscription business. If the Company is unable
to sustain and/or increase its levels of revenues, and it is not successful in
reducing costs, its cash requirements may increase and the results of operations
could continue to be adversely affected.
RELIANCE ON THE COMPANY'S QUARTERLY OPERATING RESULTS AS AN INDICATION OF FUTURE
RESULTS IS INAPPROPRIATE DUE TO POTENTIAL SIGNIFICANT FLUCTUATIONS.
The Company's future revenues and results of operations may fluctuate
significantly due to a combination of factors, including:
o Delays and/or decreases in the signing and invoicing of new contracts;
o The length of time needed to initiate and complete customer contracts;
o Revenue recognition relating from one-time sales events (selling or
upgrading systems) versus subscription based sales;
o The introduction and market acceptance of new and enhanced products and
services; o The costs associated with providing existing and new products
and services; and
o Economic conditions in the United States and the impact on the aviation
industry from the terrorist events of September 11, 2001.
Accordingly, quarter-to-quarter comparisons of its results of operations should
not be relied on as an indication of performance. It is possible that in future
periods results of operations may be below the expected future performance based
upon previous performances.
THE COMPANY MAY BE UNABLE TO RAISE ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO MEET OPERATING CAPITAL
REQUIREMENTS IN THE FUTURE.
The Company has incurred significant negative cash flows from operations over
the past several fiscal years. The Company has obtained a commitment from its
significant shareholder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer to provide the
resources necessary to meet working capital and liquidity requirements through
October 31, 2003. However, future liquidity and capital requirements are
difficult to predict, as they depend on numerous factors, including the
maintenance and growth of its existing product line and service offerings, as
well as its ability to develop, provide and sell its new products in an industry
for which liquidity and resources are already adversely affected. The Company
has significant cost requirements, which are expected to continue in the near
future. The Company may need to raise additional funds in order to support
discretionary capital expenditures. These discretionary expenditures in some
cases may be beyond the scope and normal operating requirements for which the
Company has a commitment from its significant shareholder to fund, and
therefore, may not be approved. In such case, the Company may be required to
abandon such activities by either, terminating or eliminating certain operating
activities; terminating personnel; eliminating marketing activities; and/or
eliminating research and development programs. If any of the aforementioned
occurs, the Company's ability to expand and grow the Company could become
adversely affected.
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A LIMITED NUMBER OF CUSTOMER CONTRACTS ACCOUNTS FOR A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF THE
COMPANY'S REVENUES, AND THE INABILITY TO REPLACE A KEY CUSTOMER CONTRACT WOULD
ADVERSELY AFFECT ITS RESULTS OF OPERATIONS, BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
The Company relies on a small number of customer contracts for a large
percentage of its revenues and expects that a significant percentage of its
revenues will continue to be derived from a limited number of customer
contracts. The Company's business plan is to obtain additional customers, but
anticipates that near term revenues and operating results will continue to
depend on large contracts from a small number of customers. As a result of this
concentration of its customer base, an inability to replace one or more of these
large customer contracts could materially adversely affect its results of
operations and financial condition.
THE COMPANY DEPENDS UPON CERTAIN KEY PERSONNEL AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO RETAIN
THESE EMPLOYEES.
The Company's future performance depends on the continued services of our key
technical and engineering personnel. Significant improvements have been made in
the past year to address such issues, in particular, technical redundancy, but
the Company continues to depend on the efforts of a limited number of key
personnel. The employment of any of our key personnel could cease at any time
subject to prior notice.
THE PASSUR NETWORK COULD EXPERIENCE DISRUPTIONS, WHICH COULD AFFECT THE DELIVERY
OF DATA.
The Company's network infrastructure may be vulnerable to computer viruses,
break-ins, denial of service attacks and similar disruptive problems. Computer
viruses, break-ins, denial of service attacks or other problems caused by third
parties could lead to interruptions, delays or cessation in service to its
customers. There is currently no existing technology that provides absolute
security. Such incidents could deter potential customers and adversely affect
existing customer relationships.
THE COMPANY MAY BE SUBJECT TO EXISTING AND NEWLY ISSUED GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS
RELATING TO THE DISTRIBUTION OF FLIGHT-TRACKING DATA.
The Company currently maintains the strictest safety regulations for its data in
order to comply with current government regulations. Due to the continued
growing safety needs and concerns of the aviation industry, new government
regulations may be implemented. Such new regulations may in some cases, hinder
the Company's ability to provide current and/or additional services.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations and the information provided elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form
10-K (including, without limitation, "Liquidity and Capital Resources," above)
contain forward-looking statements regarding the Company's future plans,
objectives and expected performance. The words "believe," "may," "will,"
"could," "should," "would," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project,"
"intend," "objective," "seek," "strive," "might," "likely result," "build,"
"grow," "plan," "goal," "expand," "position," or similar words, or the negatives
of these words, or similar terminology identify forward-looking statements.
These statements are based on assumptions that the Company believes are
reasonable, but are subject to a wide range of risks and uncertainties, and a
number of factors could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially
from those expressed in the forward-looking statements referred to above. These
factors include, among others, the uncertainties related to the ability of the
Company to sell data subscriptions from its PASSUR network and to make new sales
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of its PASSUR and other product lines due to potential competitive pressure from
other companies or other products as well as the current uncertainty in the
aviation industry due to the recent terrorist events. Other uncertainties which
could impact the Company are uncertainties with respect to future changes in
governmental regulation affecting the products and their use in flight dispatch
information services and the impact of those uncertainties on the Company's
business and the significant shareholder's continued support. Additional
uncertainties are related to the Company's ability to find and maintain the
personnel necessary to sell, manufacture and service its products.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
The Company is exposed to market risk from potential changes in interest
rates. The Company regularly evaluates these risks. The Company believes the
amount of risk relating to interest rates is not material to the Company's
financial condition or results of operations. The Company has not and does not
anticipate entering into derivative financial instruments.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTAL DATA.
See Part IV, Item 15(a)(1) of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
Company's annual financial statements.
See Part II, Item 7 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for selected
quarterly financial data.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE.
None.
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Report of Independent Auditors
Board of Directors and Stockholders
Megadata Corporation and Subsidiaries
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Megadata
Corporation and Subsidiaries as of October 31, 2002 and 2001, and the related
consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' deficit, and cash flows for
each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 2002. Our audits also
include the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a).
These financial statements and schedules are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements and schedules based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit
to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free
of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence
supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit
also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our
opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of
Megadata Corporation and Subsidiaries at October 31, 2002 and 2001, and the
consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the
three years in the period ended October 31, 2002, in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States. Also, in our opinion, the
related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the
financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly in all material respects
the information set forth therein.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Melville, New York
January 15, 2003
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Megadata Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
OCTOBER 31,
2002 2001
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash $ 86,334 $ 8,961
Accounts receivable, net 230,676 78,973
Inventories 303,633 246,901
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 72,197 15,571
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Total current assets 692,840 350,406
Property, plant and equipment, net 133,233 176,879
PASSUR network, net 3,070,784 2,481,194
Software development costs, net 537,057 331,779
Other assets 16,085 16,085
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$ 4,449,999 $ 3,356,343
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 456,755 $ 486,082
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 418,775 411,125
Accrued expenses--related parties 162,881 119,248
Deferred income 784,374 234,308
Installment notes payable -- 4,404
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Total current liabilities 1,822,785 1,255,167
Notes payable--related party 5,705,000 3,090,000
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7,527,785 4,345,167
Commitment and contingencies
Stockholders' deficit:
Preferred shares - authorized 5,000,000 shares, par value $.01 per
share; none issued or outstanding -- --
Common shares--authorized 10,000,000 shares, par value
$.01 per share; issued 4,169,615 in 2002 and 2001 41,696 41,696
Additional paid-in capital 3,716,832 3,695,582
Accumulated deficit (5,212,839) (3,102,627)
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(1,454,311) 634,651
Treasury Stock, at cost, 696,500 shares in 2002
and 2001 (1,623,475) (1,623,475)
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Total stockholders' deficit (3,077,786) (988,824)
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Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit $ 4,449,999 $ 3,356,343
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SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES.
F -2
Megadata Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31,
2002 2001 2000
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Revenues:
Subscription $ 874,148 $ 447,777 $ 125,420
Maintenance 456,001 437,440 452,036
Systems 292,963 23,650 1,102,508
Other 22,575 31,770 76,638
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Net revenues 1,645,687 940,637 1,756,602
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Cost and expenses:
Cost of sales 815,538 462,424 860,487
Research and development 404,608 287,938 148,540
Selling, general and administrative expenses 2,125,040 1,643,899 1,218,825
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3,345,186 2,394,261 2,227,852
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Loss from operations (1,699,499) (1,453,624) (471,250)
Other income (expense):
Interest income 1,118 3,343 8,108
Interest expense (887) (3,278) (4,475)
Interest expense--related party (408,009) (173,651) (121,050)
Other income -- -- 8,110
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Loss before income taxes (2,107,277) (1,627,210) (580,557)
Provision for income taxes 2,935 2,280 2,267
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Net loss $(2,110,212) $(1,629,490) $ (582,824)
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Basic and diluted loss per common share $ (.61) $ (.47) $ (.22)
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Weighted-average shares used in the calculation of basic
and diluted net loss per common share 3,473,115 3,473,115 2,670,132
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SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES.
F -3
Megadata Corporation and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity
Years Ended October 31, 2002, 2001, and 2000
COMMON
SHARES AFTER
DEDUCTING TOTAL
TREASURY COMMON ADDITIONAL STOCKHOLDERS'
STOCK SHARES PAID-IN ACCUMULATED TREASURY STOCK (DEFICIT)
AMOUNT CAPITAL DEFICIT EQUITY
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Balance at October 31, 1999 2,511,600 32,031 $2,460,653 $ (890,313) $(1,617,225) $ (14,854)
Exchange of note payable for
Common stock 466,515 4,665 578,479 -- -- 583,144
Purchase of treasury stock (5,000) -- -- -- (6,250) (6,250)
Exercise of common stock
Warrants 500,000 5,000 620,000 -- -- 625,000
Total comprehensive loss -- -- -- (582,824) -- (582,824)
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Balance at October 31, 2000 3,473,115 41,696 3,659,132 (1,473,137) (1,623,475) 604,216
Common stock options granted
for services performed 36,450 36,450
Total comprehensive loss -- -- -- (1,629,490) -- (1,629,490)
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Balance at October 31, 2001 3,473,115 41,696 3,695,582 (3,102,627) (1,623,475) (988,824)
Common stock options granted
for services performed
21,250 21,250
TOTAL COMPREHENSIVE LOSS -- -- -- (2,110,212) -- (2,110,212)
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BALANCE AT OCTOBER 31, 2002 3,473,115 41,696 $3,716,832 $(5,212,839) $(1,623,475) $(3,077,786)
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SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31,
2002 2001 2000
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss $(2,110,212) $(1,629,490) $ (582,824)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash (used in)
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 406,163 278,153 179,653
Provision for bad debts 4,350
Loss on Network Disposal 15,271
Interest expense converted into common stock -- -- 33,144
Common stock options granted for services performed
21,250 36,450 --
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (156,053) 96,215 (89,951)
Inventories (56,732) 6,148 89,890
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (56,626) (2,036) 48,467
Other assets -- -- 7,325
Accounts payable (29,327) 243,517 205,642
Deferred income 550,066 95,399 32,240
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 51,283 131,772 152,759
----------- ----------- -----------
Total adjustments 749,645 885,618 659,169
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Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities (1,360,567) (743,872) 76,345
----------- ----------- -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
PASSUR network (937,574) (1,080,886) (1,178,354)
Capital expenditures (14,202) (34,205) (62,433)
Software development costs (220,880) (331,779) --
----------- ----------- -----------
Net cash used in investing activities (1,172,656) (1,446,870) (1,240,787)
----------- ----------- -----------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of treasury stock -- -- (6,250)
Proceeds from notes payable--related party 2,615,000 2,140,000 975,000
Payments of installment notes (4,404) (9,387) (34,494)
----------- ----------- -----------
Net cash provided by financing activities 2,610,596 2,130,613 934,256
----------- ----------- -----------
Increase (decrease) in cash 77,373 (60,129) (230,186)
Cash--beginning of year 8,961 69,090 299,276
----------- ----------- -----------
Cash--end of year $ 86,334 $ 8,961 $ 69,090
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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Exchange of notes payable
- related party for common stock -- -- $ 550,000
Common stock warrants exercised by exchanging notes
payable - related party -- -- $ 625,000
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest $ 387,545 $ 163,401 $ 84,769
Income taxes $ 2,935 $ 2,280 $ 2,090
SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
October 31, 2002
1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
NATURE OF BUSINESS
Megadata Corporation, (the "Company") is a supplier of information, data
services, and software intended to satisfy the needs of the aviation industry,
primarily airlines, airports, and other aviation related companies. Its
principal business is the delivery of data and software by subscription from its
PASSUR Network of flight tracking systems. The Company also sells PASSUR Systems
only at specific customer requests. The Company operates in one business
segment: as a supplier of information, data services, software, and
communication products for the aviation industry.
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
At October 31, 2002, the Company's current liabilities exceeded current assets
by $1,130,000, it had a stockholder's deficit of $3,078,000, and it incurred a
net loss of $2,110,000 for the year ended October 31, 2002.
Management is addressing the working capital and stockholders' deficiencies and
operating losses by aggressively marketing the Company's PASSUR information
capabilities in its existing product lines, as well as in new products, which
are currently being developed and in some cases have been deployed. The Company
is continuing to increase the size of the Company-owned PASSUR network, which
management believes will lead to continued growth in subscription-based
revenues. In addition, the Company will attempt to obtain external financing,
and if such external financing is not consummated, the Company has a commitment
to receive additional financial support from a significant shareholder through
the end of fiscal 2003. Such commitment for financial support may be in the form
of additional advances or loans to the Company in addition to the deferral of
principal and interest payments due on existing loans, if deemed necessary.
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Megadata
Corporation and its wholly-owned subsidiary. All significant inter-company
transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
REVENUE RECOGNITION POLICY
The Company follows the provisions of the American Institute of Certified Public
Accountants Statement of Position 97-2, or SOP 97-2, SOFTWARE REVENUE
RECOGNITION, as amended. SOP 97-2 delineates the accounting practices for
software products, maintenance and support services and consulting revenue.
Under SOP 97-2, the Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an
arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the fee is determinable and
collection of the resulting receivable is probable. For arrangements involving
multiple elements (e.g. maintenance, support and other services), the Company
allocates revenue to each element of the arrangement based on vendor-specific
objective evidence of its fair value, or for products not being sold separately,
the objective and verifiable fair value established by management.
The Company recognizes revenue on the sale of products and systems when the
products or systems have been shipped and in accordance with Staff Accounting
Bulletin 101, or SAB 101 and SOP 97-2. Installation charges, if any, are not
material and are recognized when installation services are completed.
The Company recognizes services and maintenance revenues on a straight-line
basis over the service contract period. Revenues for data subscription services
are recognized on a monthly basis upon the execution of an agreement and the
customer's receipt of the data.
The Company recognizes license fee revenues on a straight-line basis over either
the term of the license agreement or the expected useful life of such license
arrangement, whichever is longer, which typically does not exceed five years.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the financial statements and
accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
INVENTORIES
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market with cost being determined
using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. Costs included in inventories
consist of materials, labor, and manufacturing overhead, which is related to the
purchase and manufacturing of inventories.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment is recorded at cost and is depreciated on a
straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the related assets.
Amortization of leasehold improvements is calculated on a straight-line basis
over the estimated useful life of the improvements or the term of the lease,
including renewal options expected to be exercised, whichever is shorter.
Routine repair and maintenance are expensed when incurred.
PASSUR NETWORK
The PASSUR network installations, which include the direct and indirect
production and installation costs incurred for each of the Company-owned PASSUR
systems (the "PASSUR Network"), are recorded at cost, net of accumulated
depreciation of $680,000 and $362,000 as of October 31, 2002 and 2001,
respectively. Depreciation is charged to cost of sales and is calculated using
the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the asset, which is
estimated at seven years. Units, that are not placed into service (at October
31, 2002 total nine units), are not depreciated until such time. During fiscal
2002, 2001 and 2000, the Company capitalized $907,000, $1,081,000 and $1,178,000
of costs related to the PASSUR Network, respectively.
CAPITALIZED SOFTWARE COSTS
The Company follows the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards ("SFAS") No. 86, "ACCOUNTING FOR THE COSTS OF SOFTWARE TO BE SOLD,
LEASED, OR OTHERWISE MARKETED." Costs incurred to develop computer software
products as well as significant enhancements to software features of the
existing products to be sold or otherwise marketed are capitalized, after
technological feasibility is established and ending when the product is
available for release to customers. Once the software products become available
for general release to the public, the Company will begin to amortize such costs
to cost of sales. Amortization of capitalized software costs is provided on a
product-by-product basis based on the greater of the ratio of current gross
revenues to the total of current and anticipated future gross revenues or the
straight-line method over the estimated economic life of the product beginning
at the point the product becomes available for general release. Costs incurred
to improve and support products after they become available for general release
are charged to expense as incurred. The assessment of recoverability of
capitalized software development costs requires the exercise of judgment by
management. In the opinion of management, all such costs capitalized as of
October 31, 2002 are recoverable through anticipated future sales of such
applicable products. During fiscal 2002, the Company capitalized $221,000
related to software development projects, of which certain projects were
completed and released for sale and certain projects were still in development
as of October 31, 2002.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
LONG-LIVED ASSETS
The Company reviews long-lived assets for impairment when circumstances indicate
the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. An impairment is
recognized to the extent the sum of undiscounted estimated future cash flows
expected to result from the use of the asset is less than the carrying value.
Assets to be disposed of are carried at the lower of their carrying value or
fair value, less costs to sell.
The Company evaluates the periods of amortization continually in determining
whether later events and circumstances warrant revised estimates of useful
lives. If estimates are changed, the unamortized costs will be allocated to the
increased or decreased number of remaining periods in the revised life.
COST OF SALES
The Company has not segregated its cost of sales between cost of tangible
products and cost of services, as it is not practicable to segregate such costs.
Costs associated with equipment sales consist primarily of purchased materials,
direct labor and overhead costs. Costs associated with service and subscription
revenues primarily consist of direct labor and the amortization of certain
equipment. Also included in costs of sales (in prior reporting periods) is the
unabsorbed labor and overhead costs relating to the production of the PASSUR
systems. Cost of sales in each reporting period is impacted by the number of
PASSUR systems that are in production as unabsorbed production costs are
expensed in costs of sales in each period.
INCOME TAXES
The Company and its subsidiaries file a consolidated Federal income tax return.
The Company uses the liability method in accounting for income taxes in
accordance with SFAS No. 109, "ACCOUNTING FOR INCOME TAXES." Under this method,
deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between
financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and are measured
using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when the differences
are expected to reverse.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COSTS
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
NET LOSS PER COMMON SHARE INFORMATION
The Company reports basic and diluted net loss per common share in accordance
with the Financial Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 128, "EARNINGS PER
SHARE." Net loss per common share was computed using the weighted-average number
of common shares outstanding during the period. Conversion of the common
equivalent shares relating to outstanding stock options and warrants is not
assumed since the results would have been antidilutive.
DEFERRED INCOME
Deferred income includes advances received on maintenance agreements and/or
subscription services which are derived from the Company's PASSUR Network and
which may be prepaid either annually or quarterly, as well as advanced one-time
payments received for license fees relating to Company software applications.
Revenues from maintenance and subscription services are recognized in income as
earned over the maintenance and/or subscription period that coincides with the
respective agreement. Revenues from license fees are recognized in income on a
straight-line basis over either the term of the license agreement or expected
useful life of such license arrangement, whichever is longer, which typically
does not exceed five years.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The recorded amounts of the Company's cash, receivables, accounts payable and
accrued liabilities approximate their fair values principally because of the
short-term nature of these items. The fair values of the Company's long-term
obligations are estimated based on the current rates offered to the Company for
obligations of similar source, terms and maturities. Under this method, the
Company's fair value of long-term obligations was not significantly different
than the carrying values at October 31, 2002.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company accounts for stock option grants in accordance with Accounting
Principles Board Opinion No. 25, ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK ISSUED TO EMPLOYEES,
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards Interpretation No. 44, ACCOUNTING
FOR CERTAIN TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING STOCK BASED COMPENSATION and complies with
the disclosure provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
123, ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In August 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Statement No. 144, "ACCOUNTING FOR THE IMPAIRMENT OR DISPOSAL OF LONG-LIVED
ASSETS," which supersedes FASB Statement No. 121, "ACCOUNTING FOR THE IMPAIRMENT
OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS AND FOR LONG-LIVED ASSETS TO BE DISPOSED OF." The basis for
recognition and measurement model under Statement No. 121 for assets held for
use and held for sale has been retained. Statement No. 144 removes goodwill from
its scope, thus eliminating Statement No. 121's requirement to allocate goodwill
to long-lived assets to be tested for impairment. The accounting for goodwill
now is subject to the provisions of Statement No. 141/142 on business
combinations and goodwill and other intangible assets. Statement No. 144
provides guidance on differentiating between assets held and used, held for
sale, and held for disposal other than by sale.
Statement No. 144 continues to require a three-step approach for recognizing and
measuring the impairment of assets to be held and used. Statement No. 144 is
effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2001 and is to be applied prospectively. The Company does not
expect the adoption of this statement will have a material impact on the
Company's financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
RECLASSIFICATION
Certain balances in the prior fiscal years have been reclassified to conform to
the presentation in the current fiscal year.
2. INVENTORIES
Inventories are summarized as follows:
OCTOBER 31,
2002 2001
----------------- ----------------
Parts and raw materials $ 75,000 $ 72,000
Work-in-process 7,000 7,000
Finished goods 222,000 168,000
----------------- ----------------
$ 304,000 $ 247,000
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
3. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment consist of the following:
ESTIMATED
USEFUL OCTOBER 31,
LIVES 2002 2001
------------ ----------------- ---------------
Leasehold improvements 3-5 years $ 105,000 $ 104,000
Factory equipment 5-10 years 2,277,000 2,270,000
Furniture and fixtures 5-10 years 402,000 396,000
----------------- ---------------
----------------- ---------------
2,784,000 2,770,000
Less accumulated depreciation
and amortization 2,651,000 2,593,000
----------------- ---------------
$ 133,000 $ 177,000
================= ===============
The Company recorded depreciation and amortization expense on the assets
included in property, plant and equipment of $58,000, $54,000, and $44,000 for
the years ended October 31, 2002, 2001, and 2000, respectively.
4. ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities consist of the following:
OCTOBER 31,
2002 2001
----------------- --------------
Accrued payroll, payroll taxes and benefits $ 179,000 $ 151,000
Accrued professional fees 120,000 102,000
Accrued license fees 75,000 75,000
Other accrued liabilities 45,000 83,000
----------------- --------------
$ 419,000 $ 411,000
================= ==============
5. NOTES PAYABLE--RELATED PARTY
On June 30, 2000, G.S. Beckwith Gilbert, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of
the Company, converted certain promissory notes of the Company that matured on
that date into shares of common stock of the Company. The Company issued the
notes to Mr. Gilbert between November 1998 and August 1999, in exchange for
financing originally furnished by Mr. Gilbert. Mr. Gilbert converted the full
principal amount of the two notes and part of the principal amounts of nine
other notes, together with interest accrued thereon (an aggregate amount of
$583,000, including accrued interest), into 466,515 shares of common stock of
the Company, at the conversion rate of $1.25 per share.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
5. NOTES PAYABLE--RELATED PARTY (CONTINUED)
On October 31, 2000, Mr. Gilbert exercised a warrant for 500,000 shares of
common stock of the Company (at the exercise price of $1.25 per share) in
exchange for cancellation of debt owed by the Company to Mr. Gilbert in the
amount of $625,000, which debt matured on October 31, 2000. The Company
originally issued the warrant to Mr. Gilbert in June 1997 as part of a financing
agreement with Mr. Gilbert.
During fiscal 2002, Mr. Gilbert loaned the Company $2,615,000 in the aggregate
under certain promissory notes bearing interest at 9% per annum and maturing on
December 31, 2002. As of October 31, 2002, the notes payable due to Mr. Gilbert
totaled $5,705,000 and were secured by the Company's assets. On January 1, 2003,
the Company and Mr. Gilbert extended the maturity date of such notes due Mr.
Gilbert from December 31, 2002 to December 31, 2003. Accordingly, the notes
payable are classified as a non-current liability in the accompanying balance
sheet.
6. LEASES
The Company's manufacturing and research and development facility is located in
Bohemia, New York, under a lease that was extended for an additional three years
commencing November 1, 2002 through October 31, 2005. Minimum rent under this
agreement for the period ended October 31, 2002 approximates $72,000 per year.
This lease provides for additional payments of real estate taxes and other
operating expenses over the minimum rental amount.
7. INCOME TAXES
The Company's provision for income taxes in each year consists of current state
and local minimum taxes.
At October 31, 2002, the Company has available a federal net operating loss
carry-forward of approximately $11,100,000 for income tax purposes which will
expire in various tax years from 2004 through 2022. The Company has
approximately $25,000 of general business tax credit carry-forwards available
which expire in various years through 2008. The Company has provided a full
valuation allowance on the net deferred tax asset of approximately $4,300,000,
which primarily consists of the net operating loss carry-forwards and available
tax credits.
8. STOCK OPTIONS
The Company's stock option plans provide for the granting of stock options for
up to 1,100,000 shares of the Company's common stock. The option price per share
is the fair market value at date of grant, except on the issuance of
non-qualified options in which the option price is not less than 85% of the fair
market value of the common stock. Options granted may be exercised up to a
maximum of ten years from the date of grant; however, individuals who own more
than 10% of the Company's common stock must exercise their options within five
years of the date
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
8. STOCK OPTIONS (CONTINUED)
of the grant and these options are exercisable at 110% of the fair market value
of the common stock at the date of grant.
SFAS No. 123, "ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION," defines a fair value
method of accounting for the issuance of stock options and other equity
instruments. Under the fair value method, compensation cost is measured at the
grant date based on the fair value of the award and is recognized over the
service period, which is usually the vesting period. Pursuant to SFAS No. 123,
companies are encouraged, but are not required, to adopt the fair value method
of accounting for employee stock-based transactions.
Companies are also permitted to continue to account for such transactions under
Accounting Principals Board Opinion No. 25, "ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK ISSUED TO
EMPLOYEES" ("APB Opinion No. 25") but are required to disclose in a note to the
consolidated financial statements pro forma net loss and per share amounts as if
the Company had applied the new method of accounting. SFAS No. 123 also requires
increased disclosures for stock based compensation arrangements.
The Company has elected to comply with APB Opinion No. 25 and related
interpretations in accounting for its stock options because the alternate fair
value accounting provided for under SFAS No. 123 requires use of option
valuation models which were not developed for use in valuing employee stock
options. Under APB Opinion No. 25, because the exercise price of the Company's
employee stock options equals the market price of the underlying stock on the
date of grant, no compensation expense is recognized.
In accordance with SFAS No. 123, pro forma information regarding net loss and
net loss per common share has been determined as if the Company had accounted
for its employee stock options under the fair value method of that statement.
The fair value for these stock options was estimated at the date of grant, using
a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average
assumptions for 2002, 2001, and 2000, respectively: risk-free interest rates
ranging from 3.52% to 4.99% (depending on time of issuance) for fiscal 2002 and
4.5% for fiscal 2001 and 6.0% for fiscal 2000, no dividend yields on the common
stock, volatility factors of the expected market price of the Company's common
stock of 1.169 in fiscal 2002, 1.198 in fiscal 2001 and 1.252 in fiscal 2000,
and an 8 year weighted-average expected life of the options.
The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the
fair value of traded options, which have no vesting restrictions and are fully
transferable. In addition, option valuation models require the input of highly
subjective assumptions including expected stock price volatility. In
management's opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable
single measure of the fair value of its employee stock options due to changes in
subjective input assumptions which may materially affect the fair value estimate
and because the Company's employee stock options have characteristics
significantly different from those of traded options. For purposes of pro forma
disclosure, the estimated fair value of the options is amortized to expense over
the options' vesting period. The Company's pro forma information is as follows:
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
8. STOCK OPTIONS (CONTINUED)
YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31,
2002 2001 2000
------------------- --------------------- -------------------
Pro forma net loss $(2,157,000) $(1,666,000) $(616,000)
=================== ===================== ===================
Pro forma net loss per common share--basic
and diluted $(.62) $(.48) $(.21)
=================== ===================== ===================
Information with respect to options during the years ended October 31, 2002,
2001 and 2000 are as follows:
2002 2001 2000
-------- ---------- ----------
WEIGHTED WEIGHTED WEIGHTED
AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE
EXERCISE EXERCISE EXERCISE
OPTIONS PRICE OPTIONS PRICE OPTIONS PRICE
-------------- -------------- -------------- ------------- ------------ --------------
Options outstanding-
-beginning of year 720,000 $ .69 617,500 $ .85 220,000 $.20
Incentive options granted(1) 378,000 .56 210,000 .51 472,500 1.11
Options canceled and expired (5,000) (.15) (107,500) (1.24) (75,000) (.63)
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Options outstanding--
end of year 1,093,000 $ .65 720,000 $ .69 617,500 $.85
======================================================================================
Options exercisable at
end of year 420,329 $ .71 190,075 $ .73 52,500 $.38
======================================================================================
Weighted average fair value per
share of options granted
during the year $ .51 $. 48 $ 1.07
============== ============== ============
(1) Amount includes 75,000 shares of non-qualifed stock options awarded outside
of the approved 1999 Stock Incentive Plan during fiscal year ended October 31,
2002.
The following table summarizes information about stock options
outstanding at October 31, 2002:
OPTIONS OUTSTANDING OPTIONS EXERCISABLE
------------- ------------------ ------------------ --------------- ----------------
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE WEIGHTED-
REMAINING WEIGHTED- AVERAGE
RANGE OF CONTRACTUAL AVERAGE EXERCISE
EXERCISE PRICES SHARES LIFE EXERCISE PRICE SHARES PRICE
--------------- ------ ---- -------------- ------ -----
$.15 162,500 6.7 years $ .15 113,665 $.15
$.25 - $.38 145,000 8.3 years .30 40,000 .38
$.40 - $.55 238,000 9.0 years .46 46,666 .42
$.63-$.84 415,000 8.3 years .78 181,665 .81
$1.63-$2.75 57,500 7.4 years 2.60 38,333 2.60
------------- -----------
1,018,000 420,329
============= ===========
As of October 31, 2002, there were 1,100,000 shares of common stock reserved for
future issuance under the Company's stock option plan.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
8. STOCK OPTIONS (CONTINUED)
During fiscal 2001 and 2000, the Company granted 40,000 and 85,000 common stock
options to certain consultants in exchange for services. These grants resulted
in a charge of approximately $21,000 and $36,000 to general and administrative
expenses for the fiscal years ended October 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively,
based on the fair market value of such options at the date of grant and/or date
of option vesting.
9. MAJOR CUSTOMERS
The Company sells its products and data subscription services primarily to
airlines and their affiliates and airports. The Company performs ongoing credit
evaluations of its customers and generally does not require collateral. Credit
losses historically have been immaterial.
During the year ended October 31, 2002, three customers accounted for
approximately 19%, 15%, and 8% of revenues. During the year ended October 31,
2001, three customers accounted for approximately 15%, 8%, and 7% of revenues.
During the year ended October 31, 2000, three customers accounted for 40%, 11%,
and 11% of revenues. The Company had export sales of approximately $83,000,
$32,000 and $708,000 in fiscal 2002, 2001, and 2000, respectively. All sales,
including export sales, are denominated in U.S. dollars.
10. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Effective October 1998, the Company began leasing space from Field Point Capital
Management Company at $1,000 per month rent. For the years ended October 31,
2002 and 2001, the Company reimbursed Field Point Capital Management Company, a
company 100% owned by the Company's Chief Executive Officer, for services
rendered, including rent and medical benefits of approximately $12,000 and
$34,000, respectively.
During fiscal 2002, the Company paid approximately $26,000 to Surf-Tech
Manufacturing, Inc. (a non-public corporation) for materials and labor in
connection with the production of PASSUR systems which were built and completed
in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2002. A Company Executive Vice President and
Director is a 50% shareholder of the aforementioned company, and the Company
believes that these rates are competitive and are at or below market rates.
11. ROYALTY AGREEMENT
The Company is a party to a license agreement, as amended in fiscal 2001,
whereby the Company is granted the exclusive right and license worldwide to
manufacture and sell PASSUR systems for use with airline dispatch arrangements
and in other aircraft flight tracking systems. The Company is also granted an
exclusive worldwide license to sell PASSUR systems and/or data subscriptions for
noise applications. The Company pays a royalty based on the number of PASSUR
systems sold and/or installed and generating subscription revenues subject to a
minimum annual royalty of $75,000. This license agreement is in effect until the
date of expiration of the last PASSUR patent to expire, which occurs in 2013.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)
11. ROYALTY AGREEMENT (CONTINUED)
During October 1999, the license agreement was amended primarily with respect to
when additional royalties would be payable by the Company for new installations
of Company-owned systems assuming the minimum annual royalty payment requirement
had been earned. Under the agreement, these additional royalties are payable
based only upon a percentage of the revenue received from each Company-owned
installation.
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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
ADDITIONS
BALANCE AT CHARGED TO CHARGED TO
BEGINNING OF COSTS AND OTHER ACCOUNTS DEDUCTIONS BALANCE AT END
DESCRIPTION PERIOD EXPENSES - DESCRIBE - DESCRIBE OF PERIOD
- ----------- ------ -------- ---------- ---------- ---------
October 31, 2002;
Reserves and allowances deducted from
asset accounts:
Reserve for estimated doubtful accounts
- - accounts receivable.
- $ 4,350 $ 4,350
Valuation allowance on
deferred tax asset $ 3,300,000 $ 1,000,000(a) $ 4,300,000
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$ 3,300,000 $ 4,350 $ 1,000,000 $ 4,304,350
======================================================================================================
October 31, 2001;
Reserves and allowances deducted from
asset accounts:
Reserve for estimated doubtful accounts
- - accounts receivable.
- -
Valuation allowance on
deferred tax asset $ 2,652,000 $ 648,000 (a) $ 3,300,000
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
$ 2,652,000 $ 648,000 $ 3,300,000
======================================================================================================
October 31, 2000;
Reserves and allowances deducted from
asset accounts:
Reserve for estimated doubtful accounts
- - accounts receivable.
- -
Valuation allowance on
deferred tax asset $ 2,340,000 $ 312,000 (a) $ 2,652,000
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$ 2,340,000 $ 312,000 $ 2,652,000
======================================================================================================
(a) Record a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets
S-1
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT.
(a) Identification of Directors.
The following table sets forth the names and ages of the Company's
directors, as well as the year each individual became a director and
the position(s) with the Company, if any, held by each individual.
Director Director Position and Offices
Name Age Since With Company
---------------------- --- ---- -----------------------------
G.S. Beckwith Gilbert 60 1997 Chairman of the Board, Chief
Executive Officer, and a
Director
Richard R. Schilling, Jr. 77 1974 Director
John R. Keller 62 1997 Executive Vice President, and a Director
Bruce N. Whitman 69 1997 Director
Paul L. Graziani 45 1997 Director
James T. Barry 41 2000 Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial
Officer, Executive Vice President, Secretary and a
Director
Delon Dotson 46 2002 President, Chief Technology Officer and
a Director *
Robert W. Baker 58 2002 Director **
Each director is elected to serve until the succeeding annual meeting
of shareholders and until his successor is duly elected and qualifies.
* Effective September 9, 2002, Delon Dotson was appointed President and Chief
Technology Officer. In addition, Mr. Dotson was elected to the Company's
Board of Directors on such date.
** Effective August 26, 2002, Robert W. Baker was elected to the Company's
Board of Directors.
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(b) Identification of Executive Officers.
The following table sets forth the names and ages of the Company's
executive officers, as well as the office(s) held by each individual
and the year in which he or she began to serve in such capacity.
Officer Officer Position and Offices
Name Age Since With Company
---- --- ----- ------------
G. S. Beckwith Gilbert 60 1998 Chairman of the Board, Chief
Executive Officer, and a Director
John R. Keller 62 1970 Executive Vice President and a Director
Dr. James A. Cole 62 1988 Senior Vice President of Research &
Development
Delon Dotson 46 2002 President, Chief Technology Officer and
a Director *
James T. Barry 41 1998 Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial
Officer, Executive Vice President, Secretary and a
Director
Louis J. Petrucelly 28 2001 Chief Accounting Officer, Treasurer,
Controller and Assistant Secretary
Matthew H. Marcella 45 2003 Vice President Software Development**
Each officer is elected to serve at the discretion of the Board of
Directors.
* Effective September 9, 2002, Mr. Dotson was appointed President and Chief
Technology Officer. In addition, Mr. Dotson was elected to the Company's
Board of Directors on such date.
** Effective January 15, 2003, Mr. Marcella was appointed Vice President,
Software Development.
(c) Identification of Certain Significant Employees.
None.
(d) Family Relationship.
None.
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(e) Business Experience.
------------------------
The following sets forth the business experience during the
past five years of each director and executive officer:
G.S. Beckwith Gilbert Mr. Gilbert was elected Chairman of the Board in 1997 and was
elected to the additional post of Chief Executive Officer in
October of 1998. In addition, Mr. Gilbert has been President and
Chief Executive Officer of Field Point Capital Management
Company, a merchant-banking firm, since 1988. He is a partner of
Wolsey & Co., a merchant-banking firm. Mr. Gilbert is a
Director of Davidson Hubeny Brands.
Richard R. Schilling, Jr. Mr. Schilling is a member of the law firm of Burns, Kennedy,
Schilling & O'Shea, New York, New York.
Robert W. Baker Mr. Baker held numerous positions within American Airlines, Inc.
before retiring in May 2002, including most recently Vice
Chairman and Executive Vice President. Currently, Mr. Baker is a
Presidential Appointee to the FAA Management Advisory Council;
Secretary Norman Mineta's Task Force on Aviation Security; and is
an ATA Security Steering Committee Member. Mr. Baker is also a
trustee of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Trinity
College. Mr. Baker is a Director of The American Lung
Association, Texas State Fair and Zale-Lipshy University
Hospital.
Bruce N. Whitman Mr. Whitman has been Executive Vice President and a Director of
FlightSafety International since 1962. He is also a Director of
Aviall Inc., The Medal of Honor Foundation and The National Air
and Space Museum. Mr. Whitman is a member of the Board of
Governors of the Civil Air Patrol.
Paul L. Graziani Mr. Graziani is the President and Chief Executive Officer of
Analytical Graphics, Inc., a leading producer of commercial
analysis software for the military, intelligence and aerospace
industry. During 2002, Mr. Graziani won the "CEO of the Year"
award from the Eastern Technology Council and "Businessman of
the Year" award from the Great Valley Regional Chamber of
Commerce.
Dr. James A. Cole Dr. Cole is a Senior Vice President and the Director of Research and
Development of the Company. Dr. Cole earned a Ph.D. in physics from
Johns Hopkins University in 1966.
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John R. Keller Mr. Keller has been with the Company since its inception in 1967
as one of the co-founders. Mr. Keller received his bachelors and
master degrees in engineering from New York University in 1960
and 1962, respectively. Mr. Keller currently serves as Executive
Vice President of the Company.
James T. Barry Mr. Barry was named Chief Operating Officer of the Company on
January 26, 2001. Mr. Barry was named Chief Financial Officer
on April 12, 2001. Mr. Barry was named Secretary on January 22,
2002. Mr. Barry continues as Executive Vice President. Mr.
Barry has been a Vice President since 1998 and was named
Executive Vice President in 2000. He is also a Senior Vice
President of Field Point Capital Management Company. From 1989
to 1998, he was with DIANON Systems, Inc., most recently as Vice
President of Marketing.
Delon Dotson Mr. Dotson was named President, Chief Technology Officer, and
Director on September 9, 2002. Mr. Dotson most recently served
as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of
MP3.com. Mr. Dotson is also a former executive of Netscape
Communications. Mr. Dotson is also the founder of Federation One.
Louis J. Petrucelly Mr. Petrucelly was named Controller on April 12, 2001. Mr.
Petrucelly was named Chief Accounting Officer, Treasurer and
Assistant Secretary on January 22, 2002. Mr. Petrucelly joined
the Company from ERNST & YOUNG LLP, where he was from 1998 to
2001.
Matthew H. Marcella Mr. Marcella joined the Company in July 2001. On January 15, 2003, Mr
Marcella was named Vice President -- Software Development. Mr. Marcella
joined the Company from Cityspree Inc., where he served as lead software
architect from 2000 to 2001. From 1999 to 2000, he was a Vice President
at Deutsche Bank and Nomura Securities. From 1996 to 1999, he was a
technical officer at United Bank of Switzerland.
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(f) Involvement in Certain Legal Proceedings.
The Company knows of no event which occurred during the past five
years and which is described in Item 401(f) of Regulation S-K relating to any
director or executive officer of the Company.
(g) Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934.
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the
"Exchange Act"), requires the Company's directors, executive officers and 10%
stockholders to file reports of ownership and reports of change in ownership of
the Company's Common Stock and other equity securities with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. Directors, executive officers and 10% stockholders are
required to furnish the Company with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they
file. Based on a review of the copies of such reports furnished to it, the
Company believes that during the fiscal year ended October 31, 2002, the
Company's directors, executive officers and 10% stockholders complied with all
Section 16(a) filing requirements applicable to them.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION.
- --------------------------------
The Company hereby incorporates by reference into this Item the
information contained under the heading "Executive Compensation" in the
Company's definitive proxy statement that will be filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission within 120 days of October 31, 2002 (the "2003 Proxy
Statement.")
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT.
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------
The Company hereby incorporates by reference into this Item the
information contained under the heading "Security Ownership of Certain
Beneficial Owners and Management" in the 2003 Proxy Statement.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS.
- --------------------------------------------------------
(a) Transactions with management and others.
In fiscal 2002, Mr. Gilbert loaned the Company $2,615,000 in the
aggregate under promissory notes bearing interest at 9% per annum and with
original maturity dates of December 31, 2002. Subsequent to December 31, 2002,
all promissory notes maturity dates were extended to December 31, 2003, subject
to the aforementioned interest rates. As of October 31, 2002, the total notes
payable due to Mr. Gilbert totaled $5,705,000 and were secured by the Company's
assets. Maturities of these notes payable for the fiscal years ended October 31
are as follows: 2003- none, and 2004- $5,705,000.
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(b) Certain Business Relationships.
None.
(c) Indebtedness of Management.
None.
(d) Transactions with Promoters.
Not applicable.
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PART IV
ITEM 14. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
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(A) EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
For purposes of Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14 of the
Exchange Act 1934 ("Exchange Act") the term "disclosure controls and
procedures" refers to the controls and other procedures of a company
that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed
by a company in the reports that it files under the Exchange Act is
recorded, processed, summarized and reported within required time
periods. Within 90 days prior to the date of this Report (the
"Evaluation Date"), the Company carried out an evaluation under the
supervision and with the participation of the Company's Chief Executive
Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer of the
effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls
and procedures. Based on that evaluation, the Company's Chief Executive
Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer have
concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, such controls and procedures
were effective at ensuring that required information will be disclosed
on a timely basis in the Company's reports filed under the Exchange
Act.
(B) CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROLS
There were no significant changes to our internal controls or in
other factors that could significantly affect the Company's internal controls
subsequent to the Evaluation Date.
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ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
(a) List of documents filed as a part
of this Annual Report on Form 10-K: Page
----------------------------------- ----
(1) Index to consolidated financial statements included in Part II of
this Report:
Report of Independent Auditors F-1
Consolidated balance sheets as of
October 31, 2002 and 2001 F-2
Consolidated statements of
operations for the years ended
October 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000 F-3
Consolidated statements of
stockholders' deficit for the years ended
October 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000 F-4
Consolidated statements of cash
flows for the years ended
October 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000 F-5
Notes to consolidated financial
Statements F-6
(2) Index to Financial Statement Schedules:
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts S-1
Schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulation of
the Securities and Exchange Commission are not required under the related
instructions or are inapplicable, and therefore have been omitted.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
-----------------------
On August 30, 2002, the Company filed Form 8-K announcing that
Robert. W. Baker, former Vice Chairman of American Airlines, Inc.,
was elected to the Company's Board of Directors on August 26, 2002.
On September 12, 2002, the Company filed Form 8-K announcing that
Delon Dotson, former Executive Vice President and Chief Technology
Officer and former executive of MP3.com and Netscape Communications
respectively, was elected President, Chief Technology Officer and
Director of the Company on September 6, 2002.
(c) Index to Exhibits
---------------------
The following exhibits are required to be filed with this Annual
Report on Form 10-K by Item 15(a) (3) and (c).
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EXHIBITS
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3.1 The Company's composite Certificate of Incorporation,
dated as of January 24, 1990, is incorporated by
reference from our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended October 31, 1989.
3.2 The Company's By-laws, dated as of May 16, 1988, are
incorporated by reference from our Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 1998.
10.1 The Company's 1988 Bonus Pool Plan is incorporated by
reference from our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended October 31, 1998.
10.2 The Company's 1988 Stock Option Plan is incorporated
by reference from our Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended October 31, 1998.
10.3 The Company's 1999 Stock Incentive Plan is
incorporated by reference from our Proxy Statement on
Schedule 14A dated June 23, 1999.
10.4 Severance Agreement with Yitzhak N. Bachana effective
October 2, 1998 is incorporated by reference from our
Form 8-K, dated October 6, 1998.
10.5 Letter of Agreement for employment services, dated
December 28, 1999, between the Company and Ken J.
McNamara is incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5
to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended October 31, 1999.
10.6 The Company's amendment to the 1999 Stock Incentive
Plan is incorporated by reference from our Proxy
Statement on Schedule 14A, dated March 12, 2002.
10.7 Letter of Agreement for employment services, dated
September 5, 2002, between the Company and Delon
Dotson is incorporated by reference from our Form 8-K
, dated September 12, 2002.
16 Change in Certifying Accountant is incorporated by
reference from our Form 8-K/A, dated October 28,
1998.
21 List of Subsidiaries is incorporated by reference
from our Annual Report on Form 10-K report for the
fiscal year ended October 31, 1981.
99.1 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 is
filed herewith.
99.2 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 is
filed herewith.
99.3 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 is
filed herewith.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
MEGADATA CORPORATION
DATED: JANUARY 29, 2003 By: /s/ G. S. Beckwith Gilbert
-----------------------------
G. S. Beckwith Gilbert,
Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report
has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and
in the capacities and on the date indicated:
DATED: JANUARY 29, 2003 /s/ G. S. Beckwith Gilbert
-----------------------------
G. S. Beckwith Gilbert,
Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer
(Principal
Executive Officer)
DATED: JANUARY 29, 2003 /s/ James T. Barry
---------------------------
James T. Barry
Chief Operating Officer, Chief
Financial Officer, Executive Vice
President, Secretary and Director
(Principal Financial Officer)
DATED: JANUARY 29, 2003 /s/ Louis J. Petrucelly
---------------------------
Louis J. Petrucelly
Chief Accounting Officer, Controller,
Treasurer and Assistant Secretary
(Principal Accounting Officer)
DATED: JANUARY 29, 2003 /s/ Delon Dotson
---------------------------
Delon Dotson,
President, Chief Technology Officer
and Director
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SIGNATURES (CONTINUED)
DATED: JANUARY 29, 2003 /s/ John R. Keller
---------------------------
John R. Keller,
Executive Vice President and Director
DATED: JANUARY 29, 2003 /s/ Bruce N. Whitman
---------------------------
Bruce N. Whitman
Director
DATED: JANUARY 29, 2003 /s/ Paul L. Graziani
---------------------------
Paul L. Graziani
Director
DATED: JANUARY 29, 2003 /s/ Richard R. Schilling, Jr.
---------------------------
Richard R. Schilling, Jr.
Director
DATED: JANUARY 29, 2003 /s/ Robert W. Baker
---------------------------
Robert W. Baker
Director
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CERTIFICATIONS
I, G.S. Beckwith Gilbert, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Megadata Corporation;
2. Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary
to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which
such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period
covered by this annual report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this annual report, fairly present in all
material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash
flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this
annual report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and
have:
(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that
material information relating to the registrant, including its
consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those
entities, particularly during the period in which this annual report
is being prepared;
(b) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls
and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing of
this annual report ("the Evaluation Date"); and
(c) Presented in this annual report our conclusion about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our
evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;
5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on
our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit
committee of the registrant's board of directors:
(a) All significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal
controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to
record, process, summarize and report financial data and have
identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in
internal controls; and
(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other
employees who have significant role in the registrant's internal
controls; and
6. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this
annual report whether there were significant changes in internal controls
or other factors that could significantly affect internal controls
subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any
corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material
weaknesses.
Date: January 29, 2003
By: /s/ G. S. Beckwith Gilbert
----------------------------------
G. S. Beckwith
Gilbert Chief
Executive Officer
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I, James T. Barry, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Megadata Corporation;
2. Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary
to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which
such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period
covered by this annual report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this annual report, fairly present in all
material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash
flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this
annual report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and
have:
a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that
material information relating to the registrant, including its
consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those
entities, particularly during the period in which this annual report
is being prepared;
b. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls
and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing of
this annual report ("the Evaluation Date"); and
c. Presented in this annual report our conclusion about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our
evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;
5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on
our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit
committee of the registrant's board of directors:
a. All significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal
controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to
record, process, summarize and report financial data and have
identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in
internal controls; and
b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other
employees who have significant role in the registrant's internal
controls; and
6. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this
annual report whether there were significant changes in internal controls
or other factors that could significantly affect internal controls
subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any
corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material
weaknesses.
Date: January 29, 2003
By: /s/ James T. Barry
-----------------------
James T. Barry
Chief Financial Officer
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I, Louis J. Petrucelly, certify
1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Megadata Corporation;
2. Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary
to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which
such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period
covered by this annual report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this annual report, fairly present in all
material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash
flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this
annual report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and
have:
a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that
material information relating to the registrant, including its
consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those
entities, particularly during the period in which this annual report
is being prepared;
b. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls
and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing of
this annual report ("the Evaluation Date"); and
c. Presented in this annual report our conclusion about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our
evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;
5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on
our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit
committee of the registrant's board of directors:
a. All significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal
controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to
record, process, summarize and report financial data and have
identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in
internal controls; and
b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other
employees who have significant role in the registrant's internal
controls; and
6. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this
annual report whether there were significant changes in internal controls
or other factors that could significantly affect internal controls
subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any
corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material
weaknesses.
Date: January 29, 2003
By: /s/ Louis J. Petrucelly
-------------------------------
Louis J. Petrucelly
Chief Accounting Officer
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Exhibit 99.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Annual Report of Megadata Corporation (the
"Company") on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2002, as filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the
"Report"), I, G.S. Beckwith Gilbert, Chief Executive Officer of the
Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as adopted pursuant to
906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my knowledge:
(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material
respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the
Company.
By: /s/ G. S. Beckwith Gilbert
---------------------------------
G. S. Beckwith
Gilbert Chief
Executive Officer
January 29, 2003
Exhibit 99.2
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Annual Report of Megadata Corporation (the "Company") on
Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2002, as filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, James T. Barry, Chief
Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as
adopted pursuant to 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my
knowledge:
(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material
respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the
Company.
By: /s/ James T. Barry
--------------------
James T. Barry
Chief Financial Officer
January 29, 2003
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Exhibit 99.3
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Annual Report of Megadata Corporation (the "Company") on
Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2002, as filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), I, Louis J. Petrucelly,
Chief Accounting Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350, as
adopted pursuant to 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to my
knowledge:
(1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
(2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material
respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the
Company.
By: /s/ Louis J. Petrucelly
-----------------------------
Louis J. Petrucelly
Chief Accounting Officer
January 29, 2003
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