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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
|X| QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2003
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OR
|_| TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission File Number 0-24216
IMAX CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Canada 98-0140269
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
2525 Speakman Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5K 1B1
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Postal Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (905) 403-6500
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N/A
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes |X| No |_|
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as
defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes |X| No |_|
Indicate the number of shares of each of the issuer's classes of common stock,
as of the latest practicable date:
Class Outstanding as of July 16, 2003
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Common stock, no par value 37,084,986
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IMAX CORPORATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements ........................................ 3
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations ............... 19
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Factors about Market Risk ...... 28
Item 4. Controls and Procedures ..................................... 28
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings ............................................ 29
Item 2. Changes in Securities ........................................ 30
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders .......... 30
Item 6. Listings of Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K ................. 31
Signatures ..................................................................... 32
Certifications ................................................................. 33
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
Certain statements included in this quarterly report may constitute
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements
include, but are not limited to, references to future capital expenditures
(including the amount and nature thereof), business strategies and measures to
implement strategies, competitive strengths, goals, expansion and growth of its
business and operations, plans and references to the future success of IMAX
Corporation together with its wholly owned subsidiaries (the "Company") and
expectations regarding the Company's future operating results. These
forward-looking statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by
the Company in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends,
current conditions and expected future developments as well as other factors it
believes are appropriate in the circumstances. However, whether actual results
and developments will conform with the expectations and predictions of the
Company is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not
limited to, general economic, market or business conditions; the opportunities
(or lack thereof) that may be presented to and pursued by the Company;
competitive actions by other companies; conditions in the out-of-home
entertainment industry; changes in laws or regulations; conditions in the
commercial exhibition industry; the acceptance of the Company's new
technologies; risks associated with investments and operations in foreign
jurisdictions and any future international expansion, including those related to
economic, political and regulatory policies of local governments and laws and
policies of the United States and Canada; the potential impact of increased
competition in the markets the Company operates within; and other factors, many
of which are beyond the control of the Company. Consequently, all of the
forward-looking statements made in this quarterly report are qualified by these
cautionary statements, and actual results or developments anticipated by the
Company may not be realized, and even if substantially realized, may not have
the expected consequences to, or effects on, the Company. The Company undertakes
no obligation to update publicly or otherwise revise any forward-looking
information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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IMAX CORPORATION
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are
filed as part of this Report:
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as at June 30, 2003
and December 31, 2002 ......................................... 4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three
and six month periods ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 ............ 5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six
month periods ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 .................... 6
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements .......... 7
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IMAX CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH UNITED STATES GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
JUNE 30,
2003 DECEMBER 31,
(UNAUDITED) 2002
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ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents (note 8(h)) $ 21,445 $ 37,136
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $9,736
(2002 - $9,248) 14,657 15,054
Financing receivables (note 3) 54,870 51,918
Inventories (note 4) 28,252 34,092
Prepaid expenses 3,184 2,383
Film assets (note 5) 1,451 419
Fixed assets 41,749 45,308
Other assets 9,267 10,455
Deferred income taxes (note 11) 3,821 3,821
Goodwill 39,027 39,027
Other intangible assets 3,802 3,363
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Total assets $ 221,525 $ 242,976
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LIABILITIES
Accounts payable $9,953 $6,768
Accrued liabilities 42,120 43,451
Deferred revenue 68,258 87,284
Senior notes due 2005 (note 6) 174,975 200,000
Convertible subordinated notes due 2003 (note 7) -- 9,143
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Total liabilities 295,306 346,646
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (note 8)
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Common stock -- no par value. Authorized -- unlimited number
Issued and outstanding -- 36,426,282 (2002 -- 32,973,366) 91,236 65,563
Other equity (note 12) 2,366 1,542
Deficit (168,028) (171,420)
Accumulated other comprehensive income 645 645
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Total shareholders' equity (deficit) (73,781) (103,670)
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity (deficit) $ 221,525 $ 242,976
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(the accompanying notes are an integral part of these
condensed consolidated financial statements)
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IMAX CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH UNITED STATES GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)
(UNAUDITED)
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
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2003 2002 2003 2002
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REVENUE
IMAX systems (note 9(a)) $22,143 $20,712 $44,459 $41,097
Films 7,460 13,197 14,294 19,264
Other 5,157 4,942 9,979 9,765
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34,760 38,851 68,732 70,126
COSTS OF GOODS AND SERVICES 20,727 20,162 38,994 38,030
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GROSS MARGIN 14,033 18,689 29,738 32,096
Selling, general and administrative expenses
(notes 9(b) and 9(c)) 8,456 9,993 16,600 19,108
Research and development 1,168 597 1,881 801
Amortization of intangibles 152 340 291 728
Loss (income) from equity-accounted investees 14 23 (273) 79
Receivable provisions, net of recoveries (note 10) 75 139 689 1,226
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EARNINGS FROM OPERATIONS 4,168 7,597 10,550 10,154
Interest income 145 104 410 189
Interest expense (4,056) (4,430) (8,343) (8,749)
Gain (loss) on retirement of notes (notes 6 and 7) (187) (236) (187) 11,988
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NET EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE
INCOME TAXES 70 3,035 2,430 13,582
Recovery of income taxes (note 11) (700) -- (563) --
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NET EARNINGS FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS 770 3,035 2,993 13,582
Net earnings from discontinued operations (note 16) 199 -- 399 --
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NET EARNINGS $ 969 $ 3,035 $ 3,392 $13,582
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EARNINGS PER SHARE (note 12):
Earnings per share -- basic and fully diluted:
Net earnings from continuing operations $ 0.02 $ 0.09 $ 0.09 $ 0.41
Net earnings from discontinued operations $ 0.01 $ -- $ 0.01 $ --
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Net earnings $ 0.03 $ 0.09 $ 0.10 $ 0.41
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(the accompanying notes are an integral part of these
condensed consolidated financial statements)
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IMAX CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH UNITED STATES GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
(in thousands of U.S. dollars)
(UNAUDITED)
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30,
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2003 2002
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CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN):
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net earnings from continuing operations $ 2,993 $ 13,582
Items not involving cash:
Depreciation, amortization and write-downs 6,653 9,740
Loss (gain) from equity-accounted investees (273) 79
Deferred income taxes -- (586)
Loss (gain) on retirement of notes 187 (11,988)
Stock and other non-cash compensation 3,444 2,714
Non-cash foreign exchange gain (629) (509)
Payment under certain employment agreements (1,550) --
Investment in film assets (2,020) (2,154)
Changes in other non-cash operating assets and liabilities (15,039) (7,512)
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities (6,234) 3,366
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchase of fixed assets (767) (672)
Increase in other assets (417) (494)
Increase in other intangible assets (291) (385)
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Net cash used in investing activities (1,475) (1,551)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Repayment of convertible subordinated notes (9,143) --
Repurchase of convertible subordinated notes -- (5,172)
Receipt on note receivable from discontinued operations 399 --
Common shares issued 621 121
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Net cash used in financing activities (8,123) (5,051)
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Effects of exchange rate changes on cash 141 51
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DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, DURING THE PERIOD (15,691) (3,185)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 37,136 26,388
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 21,445 $ 23,203
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(the accompanying notes are an integral part of these
condensed consolidated financial statements)
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IMAX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH U.S. GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated)
(UNAUDITED)
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of
IMAX Corporation together with its wholly owned subsidiaries (the
"Company"). The nature of the Company's business is such that the
results of operations for the interim periods presented are not
necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the fiscal year.
In the opinion of management, the information contained herein reflects
all adjustments necessary to make the results of operations for the
interim periods a fair statement of such operations.
These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with
the Company's most recent annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2002 which should be consulted for a summary of the
significant accounting policies utilized by the Company. These interim
financial statements are prepared following accounting policies
consistent with the Company's financial statements for the year ended
December 31, 2002, except as described in note 2.
2. ACCOUNTING CHANGES
Effective January 1, 2003, the Company adopted FASB Statement of
Financial Accounting Standard No. 145 "Rescission of FAS Nos. 4, 44,
and 64, Amendment of FAS 13, and Technical Corrections as of April
2002" ("FAS 145"), under which gains and losses from extinguishment of
debt should be classified as extraordinary items only if they meet the
criteria in APB 30. Under FAS 145 the Company is required to reclassify
any gain or loss on extinguishment of debt that was classified as an
extraordinary item to net earnings from continuing operations before
income taxes for 2003 and all prior period presentations. The Company
has reclassified the extraordinary gain on repurchase of Subordinated
Notes in 2002 within net earnings from continuing operations before
income taxes (see note 7 for further details).
Effective January 1, 2003, the Company adopted FASB Statement of
Financial Accounting Standard No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment
or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets" ("FAS 144"). This standard requires
that long-lived assets be reviewed for impairment whenever events or
changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset
may not be recoverable. Long-lived assets are grouped at the lowest
level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent, when
testing for and measuring impairment. The Company reviews the carrying
values of its long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or
changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset
might not be recoverable. In performing its review for recoverability,
the Company estimates the future cash flows expected to result from the
use of the asset and its eventual disposition. If the sum of the
expected future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the
asset, an impairment loss is recognized. Measurement of impairment
losses is based on the excess of the carrying amount of the asset over
the fair value calculated using discounted expected future cash flows.
Adoption of this new standard did not have an impact on the Company's
financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Effective January 1, 2003, the Company adopted FASB Interpretation No.
45, "Guarantor's Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees,
Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others" ("FIN 45").
FIN 45 requires a guarantor to recognize, at the inception of a
guarantee, a liability for the fair value of an obligation assumed by
issuing a guarantee. The provision for initial recognition and
measurement of the liability is applied on a prospective basis to
guarantees issued or modified after December 31, 2002. The adoption of
FIN 45 did not have a significant impact on the Company's financial
position or results of operations. Enhanced disclosures as required
under FIN 45 have been included in note 8.
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IMAX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH U.S. GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated)
(UNAUDITED)
3. FINANCING RECEIVABLES
Financing receivables consisting of net investment in leases and
long-term receivables, are comprised of the following:
JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31,
2003 2002
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NET INVESTMENT IN LEASES
Gross minimum lease amounts receivable $ 102,230 $ 97,167
Residual value of equipment 824 824
Unearned finance income (42,010) (39,001)
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Present value of minimum lease amounts receivable 61,044 58,990
Accumulated allowance for uncollectible amounts (9,603) (8,938)
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Net investment in leases 51,441 50,052
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LONG-TERM RECEIVABLES 3,429 1,866
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Total financing receivables $ 54,870 $ 51,918
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4. INVENTORIES
JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31,
2003 2002
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Raw materials $ 5,967 $ 5,042
Work-in-process 3,367 2,249
Finished goods 18,918 26,801
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$28,252 $34,092
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5. FILM ASSETS
JUNE 30, DECEMBER 31,
2003 2002
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Completed and released films, net of accumulated amortization $1,160 $206
Films in production 199 --
Development costs 92 213
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$1,451 $419
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6. SENIOR NOTES DUE 2005
In December 1998, the Company issued $200.0 million of Senior Notes due
December 1, 2005 (the "Senior Notes") bearing interest at 7.875% per
annum with interest payable in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each
year, commencing June 1, 1999. The Senior Notes are the senior
unsecured obligation of the Company, ranking pari passu in right of
payment to all existing and future senior unsecured and unsubordinated
indebtedness of the Company and senior in right of payment to any
subordinated indebtedness of the Company.
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IMAX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH U.S. GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated)
(UNAUDITED)
6. SENIOR NOTES DUE 2005 (cont'd)
The Senior Notes contain covenants that, among other things, limit the
ability of the Company to incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends
or make other distributions, make certain investments, create certain
liens, engage in certain transactions with affiliates, engage in
certain sale and leaseback transactions or engage in mergers,
consolidations or the transfer of all or substantially all of the
assets of the Company. The Senior Notes are subject to redemption by
the Company, in whole or in part, at any time on or after December 1,
2002, at redemption prices expressed as percentages of the principal
amount for each 12-month period commencing December 1 of the years
indicated: 2002 -- 103.938%, 2003 -- 101.969%, 2004 and thereafter --
100.000%, together with interest accrued thereon to the redemption
date. If certain changes result in the imposition of withholding taxes
under Canadian law, the Senior Notes are subject to redemption at the
option of the Company, in whole but not in part, at a redemption price
of 100% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued interest to the
date of redemption. In the event of a change in control, holders of the
Senior Notes may require the Company to repurchase all or part of the
Senior Notes at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof
plus accrued interest to the date of repurchase.
During June 2003, the Company retired an aggregate of $25.0 million of
the Company's Senior Notes and accrued interest of $0.1 million in
exchange for the issuance of 3,237,845 common shares of the Company at
an average value of $7.74 per share. The Company recorded a loss of
$0.2 million related to costs associated with this retirement. These
transactions had the effect of reducing the principal amount of the
Company's outstanding Senior Notes to $175.0 million as of June 30,
2003.
During July 2003, the Company retired an additional $5.0 million in the
aggregate of the Company's Senior Notes and accrued interest of less
than $0.1 million in exchange for the issuance of 556,338 common shares
of the Company at an average value of $9.17 per share. The Company will
record an additional charge of approximately $0.1 million as a result
of these transactions in the third quarter of 2003 related to costs
associated with this retirement.
7. CONVERTIBLE SUBORDINATED NOTES DUE 2003
In April 1996, the Company issued $100.0 million of 5.75% Convertible
Subordinated Notes due April 1, 2003 (the "Subordinated Notes").
During the year ended December 31, 2001, the Company and a wholly owned
subsidiary of the Company purchased an aggregate of $70.4 million of
the Company's Subordinated Notes for $13.7 million consisting of $12.5
million in cash and common shares of the Company valued at $1.2
million.
During the year ended December 31, 2002, the Company and a wholly owned
subsidiary of the Company purchased an additional $20.5 million ($19.5
million during the six months ended June 30, 2002) in the aggregate of
the Company's Subordinated Notes for $8.1 million, consisting of $6.0
million in cash and common shares of the Company valued at $2.1
million. The Company cancelled the purchased Subordinated Notes and
recorded a gain of $11.9 million related to the $19.5 million of
Subordinated Notes purchased in the first half of 2002. Following the
adoption of FAS 145, the Company was required to reclassify this gain
from extraordinary items to earnings from continuing operations in the
comparative figures. The repurchase transactions had the effect of
reducing the principal amount of the Company's outstanding Subordinated
Notes as at December 31, 2002 to $9.1 million.
On April 1, 2003, the Company repaid the remaining outstanding
Subordinated Notes balance of $9.1 million plus accrued interest on the
maturity date.
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IMAX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH U.S. GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated)
(UNAUDITED)
8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
(a) In June 2000, a complaint was filed against the Company and a third
party by Mandalay Resort Group formerly known as Circus Circus
Enterprises, Inc., ("Mandalay") alleging breach of contract and express
warranty, fraud and misrepresentation in connection with the
installation of certain motion simulation bases in Nevada. Effective
May 30, 2003, the Company entered into an agreement with Mandalay
resolving all litigation claims between the parties which did not have
a material affect on the Company's financial position.
(b) In March 2001, a complaint was filed against the Company by Muvico
Entertainment, L.L.C. ("Muvico"), alleging misrepresentation and
seeking rescission in respect of the system lease agreements between
the Company and Muvico. The Company filed counterclaims against Muvico
for breach of contract, unjust enrichment unfair competition and/or
deceptive trade practices and theft of trade secrets, and brought
claims against MegaSystems, Inc. ("MegaSystems"), a large-format
theater system manufacturer, for tortious interference and unfair
competition and/or deceptive trade practices and to enjoin Muvico and
MegaSystems from using the Company's confidential and proprietary
information. The case is being heard in the U.S. District Court,
Southern District of Florida, Miami Division. The Company moved for
summary judgement on its contract claims against Muvico in September
2002. The Company believes that the allegations made by Muvico in its
complaint are entirely without merit and will accordingly defend the
claims vigorously. The Company further believes that the amount of
loss, if any, suffered in connection with this lawsuit would not have a
material impact on the financial position or results of operation of
the Company, although no assurance can be given with respect to the
ultimate outcome of any such litigation.
(c) In May 2003, the Company filed a Statement of Claim against United
Cinemas International Multiplex B.V. in the Ontario Superior Court of
Justice alleging breach of contract and claiming specific performance
and damages, in the alternative, of $25.0 million, though no assurance
can be given with respect to the ultimate outcome of such litigation.
(d) In November 2001, the Company filed a complaint with the High Court of
Munich against Big Screen, a German large-screen cinema owner in Berlin
("Big Screen"), demanding payment of rental payments and certain other
amounts owed to the Company. Big Screen has raised a defense based on
alleged infringement of German antitrust rules, relating mainly to an
allegation of excessive pricing. Big Screen had brought a number of
motions for restraining orders in this matter relating to the Company's
provision of films and maintenance, all of which have been rejected by
the courts, including the Berlin Court of Appeals, and for which all
appeals have been exhausted. The Company believes that all of the
allegations in Big Screen's defense are meritless and will accordingly
continue to prosecute this matter vigorously. The Company believes that
the amount of the loss, if any, suffered in connection with this
dispute would not have a material impact on the financial position or
results of operations of the Company, although no assurance can be
given with respect to the ultimate outcome of any such litigation.
(e) In addition to the matters described above, the Company is currently
involved in other legal proceedings which, in the opinion of the
Company's management, will not materially affect the Company's
financial position or future operating results, although no assurance
can be given with respect to the ultimate outcome of any such
proceedings.
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IMAX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH U.S. GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated)
(UNAUDITED)
8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (cont'd)
(f) The Company's total minimum annual rental payments to be made under
operating leases for premises as of June 30, 2003 are as follows:
2003 $ 2,538
2004 4,674
2005 4,625
2006 4,688
2007 4,539
Thereafter 36,177
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$57,241
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(g) In November 2002, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 45,
"Guarantor's Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees,
Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others" ("FIN 45"),
which expands previously issued accounting guidance and requires
additional disclosure by a guarantor in its interim and annual
financial statements for certain guarantees.
In the normal course of business, the Company enters into agreements
that may contain features that meet the FIN 45 definition of a
guarantee. FIN 45 defines a guarantee to be a contract (including an
indemnity) that contingently requires the Company to make payments
(either in cash, financial instruments, other assets, shares of its
stock or provision of services) to a third party based on (i) changes
in an underlying interest rate, foreign exchange rate, equity or
commodity instrument, index or other variable, that is related to an
asset, a liability or an equity security of the counterparty, (ii)
failure of another party to perform under an obligating agreement or
(iii) failure of another third party to pay its indebtedness when due.
The Company leases theater systems to customers with one year's free
maintenance on the system from the date of installation. The fair value
of this component of the arrangement is deferred when the systems
revenue is recognized and is amortized over the one year free
maintenance period. All costs associated with this maintenance program
are expensed as incurred. The Company has therefore not recognized any
additional warranty accrual on systems installed.
Significant guarantees that the Company has provided to third parties
are as follows:
FINANCIAL GUARANTEES
In addition to the minimum annual rental payments as in note 8 (f), the
Company has provided guarantees up to a maximum amount of $5.2 million
related to debt and real estate lease obligations entered into by
theaters in which it holds a minority equity interest. In the event
that one of the theaters fails to meet certain financial obligations,
the lenders or landlord may draw upon these guarantees. The terms of
the guarantees are equal to the terms of the related debt or lease
arrangements, which range from expiry dates between 2009 and 2013. In
the event that the landlord guarantees are drawn upon, the Company
would investigate various options available to mitigate the financial
damages. The Company has accruals in its financial statement of $2.6
million related to potential claims under these guarantees.
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IMAX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH U.S. GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated)
(UNAUDITED)
8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (cont'd)
DIRECTOR/OFFICER INDEMNIFICATIONS
The Company's General By-law contains an indemnification of its
directors/officers, former directors/officers and persons who have
acted at its request to be a director/officer of an entity in which the
Company is a shareholder or creditor, to indemnify them, to the extent
permitted by the Canada Business Corporations Act, against expenses
(including legal fees), judgements, fines and any amount actually and
reasonably incurred by them in connection with any action, suit or
proceeding in which the directors and/or officers are sued as a result
of their service, if they acted honestly and in good faith with a view
to the best interests of the Company. The nature of the indemnification
prevents the Company from making a reasonable estimate of the maximum
potential amount it could be required to pay to counterparties. The
Company has purchased directors' and officers' liability insurance. No
amount has been accrued in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as
of June 30, 2003, with respect to this indemnity.
OTHER INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENTS
In the normal course of the Company's operations, it provides
indemnifications to counterparties in transactions such as: theater
system lease and sale agreements; film production, exhibition and
distribution agreements; real property lease agreements; and employment
agreements. These indemnification agreements require the Company to
compensate the counterparties for costs incurred as a result of
litigation claims that may be suffered by the counterparty as a
consequence of the transaction or the Company's breach or
non-performance under these agreements. The terms of these
indemnification agreements vary based upon the contract. The nature of
the indemnification agreements prevents the Company from making a
reasonable estimate of the maximum potential amount it could be
required to pay to counterparties. Historically, the Company has not
made any significant payments under such indemnifications.
(h) As of June 30, 2003, the Company has letters of credit of $4.1 million
outstanding, which have been collateralized by cash deposits.
9. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS SUPPLEMENTAL
INFORMATION
(a) Included in IMAX systems revenue for the three and six month periods
ended June 30, 2003, are amounts of $1.5 million and $4.1 million,
respectively (2002 - $2.6 million and $5.3 million) for restructured
and/or terminated lease agreements with customers.
(b) Included in selling, general and administrative expenses for the three
and six months ended June 30, 2003, are amounts of $0.6 million and
$1.1 million, respectively (2002 - $0.8 million and $0.5 million) for
net foreign exchange gains relating to the translation of foreign
currency denominated monetary assets, liabilities and integrated
subsidiaries.
(c) The Company recorded no restructuring costs during the three and six
month periods ended June 30, 2003 and 2002. As at June 30, 2003 the
Company has accrued liabilities of $0.8 million (December 31, 2002 -
$1.4 million) for costs of previously severed employees to be paid out
over the next two years. During the three and six month periods ended
June 30, 2003, the Company paid out $0.2 million and $0.6 million,
respectively, in termination benefits.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH U.S. GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated)
(UNAUDITED)
10. RECEIVABLE PROVISIONS, NET OF RECOVERIES
THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30, JUNE 30,
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2003 2002 2003 2002
------ ------ ------ ------
Accounts receivable provisions
(recoveries), net $ (192) $(429) $ 422 $ (927)
Financing receivables provisions, net $1,037 $ 568 $1,037 $3,141
Recovery of asset impairment provisions
Financing receivables (1) $ (770) $ -- $ (770) $ (988)
------ ----- ------ ------
Receivable provisions, net of recoveries $ 75 $ 139 $ 689 $1,226
====== ===== ====== ======
(1) For the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2003, the
Company recorded a recovery of previously provided amounts of $0.8
million (2002 - $nil and $1.0 million) as collectibility
uncertainty associated with certain leases was resolved by
amendment, settlement of the leases, or other resolving
conditions.
11. INCOME TAXES
The effective tax rate on earnings differs significantly from the
Canadian statutory rate due to the effect of permanent differences,
income taxed at differing rates in foreign and other provincial
jurisdictions and changes in the Company's valuation allowance on
deferred tax assets. The income tax expense (recovery) for the quarter
is calculated by applying the estimated average annual effective tax
rate to quarterly pre-tax income. The Company recorded $1.1 million of
refunds relating to previously unrecognized tax loss carrybacks offset
by a current tax expense of $0.4 million in the quarter.
As at June 30, 2003, the Company has recognized net deferred income tax
assets of $3.8 million, comprised of tax credit carryforwards, net
operating loss and capital loss carryforwards and other deductible
temporary differences, which can be utilized to reduce either taxable
income or taxes otherwise payable in future years. As of June 30, 2003,
the Company had a gross deferred income tax asset of $49.9 million,
against which the Company is carrying a $46.1 million valuation
allowance.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH U.S. GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated)
(UNAUDITED)
12. CAPITAL STOCK
(a) STOCK BASED COMPENSATION
The Company currently follows the intrinsic value method of accounting
for employee stock options as prescribed by APB 25. If the fair value
methodology prescribed by FAS 123 had been adopted by the Company, pro
forma results for the three and six months ended June 30, would have
been as follows:
THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30, JUNE 30,
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2003 2002 2003 2002
------- ------- -------- -------
Net earnings as reported $ 969 $ 3,035 $ 3,392 $13,582
Stock based compensation expense, if the
methodology prescribed by FAS 123 had
been adopted (2,358) (2,719) (4,581) (5,248)
------- ------- ------- -------
Adjusted net earnings $(1,389) $ 316 $(1,189) $8,334
======= ======= ======= =======
Earnings per share -- basic and fully diluted:
Net earnings as reported $ 0.03 $ 0.09 $ 0.10 $ 0.41
FAS 123 stock based compensation expense $ (0.07) $ (0.08) $ (0.14) $ (0.16)
------- ------- ------- -------
Adjusted net earnings $ (0.04) $ 0.01 $ (0.04) $ 0.25
======= ======= ======= =======
The weighted average fair value of common share options granted for the
three and six months ended June 30, 2003 at the time of grant was $0.4
million and $0.5 million, respectively (2002 - $1.3 million and $1.6
million). For the three months ended March 31, 2003 and prior, the
Company used the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to determine the
fair value of common share options granted as estimated at the grant
date. The following assumptions were used during the three months ended
March 31, 2003: dividend yield of 0%, an average risk free interest
rate of 2.1% (three and six month periods ended June 30, 2002 - 2.4%
and 2.5%, respectively), 20% forfeiture of options vesting greater than
two years, expected life of one to seven years and expected volatility
of 50% (three and six month periods ended June 30, 2002 - 50% and 50%,
respectively). As of April 1, 2003, the Company adopted the Binomial
option-pricing model to determine the fair value of common share
options at the grant date for the three month period ended June 30,
2003 with the following assumptions: dividend yield of 0%, an average
risk free interest rate of 2.7%, an equity risk premium of 10.7%, a
beta of 1.03, expected option life of 3.6 to 5.1 years, an average
expected volatility of 62.0% and an annual termination probability of
8.1%.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH U.S. GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated)
(UNAUDITED)
12. CAPITAL STOCK (cont'd)
(a) STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (cont'd)
Of the total pro forma stock based compensation expense for the three
and six month periods ended June 30, 2003 of $2.4 million and $4.6
million, $1.9 million and $3.8 million, respectively, relates to stock
grants made in years 1998 to 2000 at an average exercise price of
$23.29. In accordance with FAS 123, the total expense reflected in the
above charge represents amortization of stock option charges that were
valued at the grant date using an option-pricing model with assumptions
that were valid at the time with no further update of current stock
trends and assumptions.
Stock-based compensation related to stock options granted to
non-employees is recognized as the stock options are earned. During the
three and six month periods ended June 30, 2003, the Company issued,
respectively, 641,723 and 661,724 options and warrants to purchase the
Company's common stock to strategic partners. These options have an
average exercise price of $6.26 and $6.18, respectively, expire in 5
years, and vest either immediately or as certain milestone events are
achieved. Of the 661,724 options and warrants granted in 2003, up to
350,000 will automatically terminate if some or all of such milestones
are not realized. The Company measures the fair value of the options at
each vesting date, and as a result, the stock based compensation to be
recorded in the future will fluctuate as the fair market value of
common stock fluctuates. The Company believes that the fair value of
the stock options vested is more reliably measured than the fair value
of the benefits received.
The Company has calculated the fair value of these options on the date
of grant or the date on which the milestones were achieved in the three
and six month periods ended June 30, 2003 to be $0.8 million using the
Binomial option-pricing model with the following underlying
assumptions: dividend yield of 0%, an average risk free interest rate
of 2.7%, expected option life of 5 years and an average expected
volatility of 62.0%.
The Company has recorded $0.4 million in other intangible assets in the
second quarter of 2003 and a charge of $0.4 million for the three and
six month periods ended June 30, 2003 related to the non-employee stock
options granted.
Under the terms of certain employment agreements dated July 12, 2000,
the Company was required to issue 360,000 restricted common shares or
pay their cash equivalent. The restricted shares or the related cash
obligation were fully vested effective July 1, 2002. In May 2003, the
Company paid approximately $1.6 million in cash to settle the
equivalent of 200,000 of the total 360,000 restricted common shares
under these agreements. The Company has recorded an expense of $1.2
million and $1.6 million for the three and six month periods ended June
30, 2003, respectively, (2002 - $0.3 million, $1.3 million) due to the
appreciation of the Company's stock price during the period.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH U.S. GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated)
(UNAUDITED)
12. CAPITAL STOCK (cont'd)
(b) EARNINGS PER SHARE
Reconciliations of the numerators and denominators of the basic and
fully diluted per-share computations, are comprised of the following:
THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30, JUNE 30,
--------------------- ---------------------
2003 2002 2003 2002
------- ------- ------- -------
Net earnings applicable to common shareholders:
Net earnings $ 969 $ 3,035 $ 3,392 $13,582
======= ======= ======= =======
Weighted average number of common shares (000's):
Issued and outstanding, beginning of period 32,973 32,916 32,973 31,899
Weighted average number of shares issued during the period 1,186 9 593 1,020
------- ------- ------- -------
Weighted average number of shares used in computing
basic earnings per share 34,159 32,925 33,566 32,919
Assumed exercise of stock options, net of shares assumed 1,295 803 798 495
------- ------- ------- -------
Weighted average number of shares used in computing
fully diluted earnings per share 35,454 33,728 34,364 33,414
======= ======= ======= =======
The calculation of fully diluted earnings per share for the three and
six month periods ended June 30, 2003 and 2002 excludes common shares
issuable upon conversion of the Subordinated Notes, as the impact of
these conversions would be anti-dilutive.
13. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS SUPPLEMENTAL
INFORMATION
THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30, JUNE 30,
--------------------- --------------------
2003 2002 2003 2002
------ ------ ------ ------
Interest paid $8,244 $8,167 $8,264 $8,308
Income taxes paid $1,242 $ 295 $1,776 $ 516
The Company excluded the following non-cash transactions in the
Statements of Cash Flows for the three and six month periods ended June
30, 2003: relating to the retirement of the $25.0 million of Company's
Senior Notes in exchange for the issuance of 3,237,845 common shares of
the Company valued at $25.1 million; and the issuance of 100,000
warrants of the Company to non-employees valued at $0.4 million.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH U.S. GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated)
(UNAUDITED)
14. SEGMENTED INFORMATION
The Company has three reportable segments: IMAX systems, films and
other.
There has been no change in the basis of measurement of segment profit
or loss from the Company's most recent annual report on form 10-K for
the year ended December 31, 2002. Inter-segment transactions are not
significant.
THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30, JUNE 30,
------------------------ -----------------------
2003 2002 2003 2002
----- ----- ----- ----
REVENUE
IMAX systems $22,143 $20,712 $ 44,459 $ 41,097
Films 7,460 13,197 14,294 19,264
Other 5,157 4,942 9,979 9,765
------- ------- -------- --------
TOTAL $34,760 $38,851 $ 68,732 $ 70,126
======= ======= ======== ========
EARNINGS (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS
IMAX systems $ 9,726 $12,780 $ 21,250 $ 21,734
Films 316 2,192 995 1,811
Other (757) 269 (734) 109
Corporate overhead (5,117) (7,644) (10,961) (13,500)
------- ------- -------- --------
TOTAL $ 4,168 $ 7,597 $ 10,550 $ 10,154
======= ======= ======== ========
15. IMPACT OF RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
FASB INTERPRETATION NO. 46, "CONSOLIDATION OF VARIABLE INTEREST
ENTITIES" ("FIN 46")
In January 2003, the FASB issued FIN 46 which addresses consolidation
by business enterprises of variable interest entities. In general, a
variable interest entity is a corporation, partnership, trust, or any
other legal structure used for business purposes that either (a) does
not have equity investors with voting rights or (b) has equity
investors that do not provide sufficient financial resources for the
entity to support its activities. A variable interest entity often
holds financial assets, including loans or receivables, real estate or
other property. A variable interest entity may be essentially passive
or it may engage in research and development or other activities on
behalf of another company. The objective of FIN 46 is not to restrict
the use of variable interest entities but to improve financial
reporting by companies involved with variable interest entities. Until
now, a company generally has included another entity in its
consolidated financial statements only if it controlled the entity
through voting interests. FIN 46 changes that by requiring a variable
interest entity to be consolidated by a company if that company is
subject to a majority of the risk of loss from the variable interest
entity's activities or entitled to receive a majority of the entity's
residual returns or both. The Company has evaluated the requirements of
FIN 46 to be implemented in the subsequent quarter, and does not
believe that its adoption will have a material effect on the Company.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH U.S. GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
(Tabular amounts in thousands of U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated)
(UNAUDITED)
16. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Effective December 11, 2001, the Company completed the sale of its
wholly owned subsidiary, Digital Projection International, including
its subsidiaries (collectively "DPI"), to a company owned by members of
DPI management. The Company recorded net earnings from discontinued
operations for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2003 of
$0.2 million and $0.4 million, respectively (2002 - $nil and $nil), net
of income tax expense of $nil and $nil, respectively (2002 - $nil and
$nil), representing payments on notes received by the Company in
connection with the sale of DPI which were fully provisioned.
17. FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION
Certain comparative figures in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2002,
have been reclassified to conform with the presentation adopted in
2003.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW
The Company's principal business is the design, manufacture, sales and leasing
of projector systems for giant screen theaters for customers including
commercial theaters, museums and science centers, and destination entertainment
sites. In addition, the Company's designs and manufactures high-end sound
systems and produces and distributes large format film. There are more than 235
IMAX theaters operating in more than 30 countries worldwide as of June 30, 2003.
IMAX Corporation is a publicly traded company listed on both the TSX and NASDAQ.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
The Company reports its results under both United States Generally Accepted
Accounting Principles ("U.S. GAAP") and Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting
Principles. The financial statements and results referred to herein are reported
under U.S. GAAP.
The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make
estimates and judgements that affect the reported amounts of assets,
liabilities, revenues and expenses. On an ongoing basis, management evaluates
its estimates, including those related to accounts receivable, net investment in
leases, inventories, fixed and film assets, investments, intangible assets,
income taxes, contingencies and litigation. Management bases its estimates on
historical experience, future expectations and other assumptions that are
believed to be reasonable at the date of the financial statements. Actual
results may differ from these estimates due to uncertainty involved in
measuring, at a specific point in time, events which are continuous in nature.
The Company's significant accounting policies are discussed in note 2 of the
Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company's most recent annual report on
form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002 and are summarized below.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Management considers the following critical accounting policies to have the most
significant effect on its estimates, assumptions and judgements:
REVENUE RECOGNITION
SALES-TYPE LEASES OF THEATER SYSTEMS
Theater system leases that transfer substantially all of the benefits and risks
of ownership to customers are classified as sales-type leases as a result of
meeting the criteria established by FASB Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 13, "Accounting for Leases" ("FAS 13"). When revenue is
recognized, the initial rental fees due under the contract, along with the
present value of minimum ongoing rental payments, are recorded as revenues for
the period, and the related projector costs including installation expenses are
recorded as cost of goods and services. Additional ongoing rentals in excess of
minimums are recognized as revenue when reported by the theater operator,
provided that collection is reasonably assured.
The Company recognizes revenues from sales-type leases upon installation of the
theater system. Revenue associated with a sales-type lease is recognized when
all of the following criteria are met: persuasive evidence of an agreement
exists; the price is fixed or determinable; and collection is reasonably
assured.
The timing of installation of the theater system is largely dependent on the
timing of the construction of the customer's theater. Therefore, while revenue
for theater systems is generally predictable on a long-term basis, it can vary
from quarter to quarter or year to year depending on the timing of installation.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS (cont'd)
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont'd)
REVENUE RECOGNITION (cont'd)
SALES-TYPE LEASES OF THEATER SYSTEMS (cont'd)
The Company monitors the performance of the theaters to which it has leased
equipment. When facts and circumstances indicate that it may need to change the
terms of a lease which had previously been recorded as a sales-type lease, the
Company evaluates the likely outcome of such negotiations. A provision is
recorded against the net investment in leases if the Company believes that it is
probable that the negotiation will result in a reduction in the minimum lease
payments such that the lease will be reclassified as an operating lease. The
provision is equal to the excess of the carrying value of the net investment in
lease over the fair value of the equipment.
If the Company and a lessee agree to change the terms of the lease, other than
by renewing the lease or extending its terms, management evaluates whether the
new agreement would be classified as a sales-type lease or an operating lease
under the provisions of FAS 13. Any adjustments which result from a change in
classification from a sales-type lease to an operating lease are reported as a
charge to income during the period the change occurs.
From time to time, the Company is involved in legal proceedings relating to
terminated lease agreements. When settlements are received, the Company will
allocate the total settlement to each of the elements based on their relative
fair value.
OPERATING LEASES OF THEATER SYSTEMS
Leases that do not transfer substantially all of the benefits and risks of
ownership to the customer are classified as operating leases. For these leases,
initial rental fees and minimum lease payments are recognized as revenue on a
straight-line basis over the lease term. Additional rentals in excess of minimum
annual amounts are recognized as revenue when reported by theater operators,
provided that collection is reasonably assured.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND FINANCING RECEIVABLES
The allowance for doubtful accounts and provision against the financing
receivables are based on the Company's assessment of the collectibility of
specific customer balances and the underlying asset value of the equipment under
lease where applicable. If there is a deterioration in a customer's credit
worthiness or actual defaults under the terms of the leases are higher than the
Company's historical experience, the Company's estimates of recoverability for
these assets could be adversely affected.
INVENTORIES
In establishing the appropriate provisions for theater systems inventory,
management must make estimates of future events and conditions including the
anticipated installation dates for the current backlog of theater system
contracts, potential future signings, general economic conditions, technology
factors, growth prospects within the customers' ultimate marketplace and the
market acceptance of the Company's current and pending projection systems and
film library. If management estimates of these events and conditions proves to
be incorrect it could result in inventory losses in excess of the provisions
determined to be adequate as at the balance sheet date.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS (cont'd)
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont'd)
GOODWILL
The Company adopted FAS 142 "Goodwill and Other Intangibles" effective January
1, 2002. Upon adoption of this standard, no impairment in goodwill was found to
exist.
The Company performs an impairment test on at least an annual basis and
additionally, whenever events or changes in circumstances suggest that the
carrying amount may not be recoverable. Impairment of goodwill is tested at the
reporting unit level by comparing the reporting unit's carrying amount,
including goodwill, to the fair value of the reporting unit. The fair values of
the reporting units are estimated using a discounted cash flows approach. If the
carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, then a second step
is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. Any impairment
loss would be expensed in the statement of operations.
FIXED ASSETS
Management reviews the carrying values of its fixed assets for impairment
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of
an asset might not be recoverable. In performing its review for recoverability,
management estimates the future cash flows expected to result from the use of
the asset and its eventual disposition. If the sum of the expected future cash
flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss is
recognized. Measurement of impairment losses is based on the excess of the
carrying amount of the asset over the fair value calculated using discounted
expected future cash flows. If the actual future cash flows are less than the
Company's estimates, future earnings could be adversely affected.
TAX ASSET VALUATION
As at June 30, 2003, the Company has net deferred income tax assets of $3.8
million, comprised of tax credit carryforwards, net operating loss and capital
loss carryforwards and other deductible temporary differences, which can be
utilized to reduce either taxable income or taxes otherwise payable in future
years. Management assesses realization of these net deferred income tax assets
based on all available evidence and has concluded that it is more likely than
not that these net deferred income tax assets will be realized. Positive
evidence includes, but is not limited to, the Company's projected future
earnings based on contracted sales backlog at June 30, 2003, and the ability to
realize certain deferred income tax assets through loss and tax credit carryback
strategies. However, if the Company's projected future earnings do not
materialize, these net deferred income tax assets may not be realizable and the
Company may need to establish additional valuation allowances for all or a
portion of the net deferred income tax assets. As of June 30, 2003, the Company
had a gross deferred income tax asset of $49.9 million, against which the
Company is carrying a $46.1 million valuation allowance.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS (cont'd)
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (cont'd)
IMPACT OF RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In January 2003, the FASB issued FIN 46 which addresses consolidation by
business enterprises of variable interest entities. In general, a variable
interest entity is a corporation, partnership, trust, or any other legal
structure used for business purposes that either (a) does not have equity
investors with voting rights or (b) has equity investors that do not provide
sufficient financial resources for the entity to support its activities. A
variable interest entity often holds financial assets, including loans or
receivables, real estate or other property. A variable interest entity may be
essentially passive or it may engage in research and development or other
activities on behalf of another company. The objective of FIN 46 is not to
restrict the use of variable interest entities but to improve financial
reporting by companies involved with variable interest entities. Until now, a
company generally has included another entity in its consolidated financial
statements only if it controlled the entity through voting interests. FIN 46
changes that by requiring a variable interest entity to be consolidated by a
company if that company is subject to a majority of the risk of loss from the
variable interest entity's activities or entitled to receive a majority of the
entity's residual returns or both. The Company has evaluated the requirements of
FIN 46 to be implemented in the subsequent quarter, and does not believe that
its adoption will have a material effect on the Company.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2003 VERSUS THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2002
The Company reported net earnings from continuing operations of $0.8 million or
$0.02 per share on a diluted basis for the second quarter of 2003 compared to
net earnings of $3.0 million or $0.09 per share on a fully diluted basis for the
second quarter of 2002.
During the second quarter of 2003, the Company recorded a loss of $0.2 million
from the retirement of $25.0 million of the Company's Senior Notes. During the
second quarter of 2002, the Company recorded a loss of $0.2 million related to
additional expenses from the repurchase of the Company's Subordinated Notes in
the first quarter of 2002.
REVENUE
The Company's revenues for the second quarter of 2003 decreased 10.5% to $34.8
million from $38.9 million.
IMAX systems revenue increased approximately 6.9% to $22.1 million in the second
quarter of 2003 from $20.7 million in the same quarter last year. The Company
installed 6 theater systems in the second quarter of 2003 versus 4 theater
systems in the second quarter of 2002.
Films revenue decreased 43.5% to $7.5 million in the second quarter of 2003 from
$13.2 million in the same quarter last year primarily due to the release of the
Company's film, SPACE STATION, in April 2002.
Other revenues increased 4.4% to $5.2 million in the second quarter of 2003 from
$4.9 million in the same quarter last year, mainly due to stronger performance
from owned and operated theaters.
GROSS MARGIN
Gross margin for the second quarter of 2003 was $14.0 million, or 40.3% of total
revenue, compared to $18.7 million, or 48.1% of total revenue, in the
corresponding quarter last year. The decrease in margin for 2003 is due
primarily to the stronger performance of SPACE STATION in 2002, which was
released in April 2002.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS (cont'd)
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (cont'd)
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2003 VERSUS THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2002
(cont'd)
OTHER
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $8.5 million in the second
quarter of 2003 compared to $10.0 million in the corresponding quarter last
year. A significant reason for the decrease was due to a decrease of legal fees
by $1.6 million compared to the same quarter last year as the Company prevailed
in or otherwise resolved and settled a number of its litigation matters during
2002. In addition, capital tax decreased by $0.4 million in the second quarter
of 2003 due to tax recoveries. The above decreases were partially offset by an
increase in the compensation charge related to certain employment agreements of
$0.9 million in the second quarter of 2003 compared to the second quarter of
2002 due to the appreciation of the Company's stock price during the period.
Research and development expenses were $1.2 million in the second quarter of
2003 compared to $0.6 million in the same quarter last year. The higher level of
expenses in 2003 primarily reflects research and development activities
pertaining to the Company's new IMAX(R) MPX(TM) theater projection system. The
IMAX(R) MPX(TM) is designed to lower the entry cost into the IMAX business for
certain segments of the IMAX customer base, with particular emphasis on
multiplex clients. Through research and development, the Company plans to
continue to design and develop cinema-based equipment and software to enhance
its product offering.
Amortization of intangibles was $0.2 million in the second quarter of 2003
compared to $0.3 million in the same quarter last year. The prior year's amount
included write-downs related to the Company's sound system intangibles.
The Company recorded a $0.1 million net provision in the second quarter of 2003,
compared to a net provision of $0.1 million in the same quarter last year. The
Company record accounts and financing net receivables provisions of $0.8 million
as compared to $0.1 million in the same quarter last year, partially offset by
the recovery of $0.8 million (2002 - $nil) on previously provided amounts for
financing receivables as collectibility associated with certain leases was
resolved due to amendment, settlement of the leases, or other resolving
conditions.
Interest expense decreased to $4.1 million in the second quarter of 2003 from
$4.4 million in the same quarter last year related to the Company's repayment of
the remaining $9.1 million outstanding Subordinated Notes in April 2003 and
retirement of an aggregate of $25.0 million of the Company's Senior Notes during
June 2003.
Interest income remained consistent at $0.1 million in the second quarter of
2003 and 2002.
The effective tax rate on earnings differs significantly from the statutory rate
due to the effect of permanent differences, income taxed at differing rates in
foreign and other provincial jurisdictions and changes in the Company's
valuation allowance on deferred tax assets. The income tax expense (recovery)
for the quarter is calculated by applying the estimated average annual effective
tax rate to quarterly pre-tax income. The Company recorded $1.1 million of
refunds relating to previously unrecognized tax loss carrybacks offset by a
current tax expense of $0.4 million in the quarter. In the current year, it is
expected that the tax benefits associated with the release of the valuation
allowance and the other expected income tax recoveries will reduce the tax
provision for the year such that the effective annual tax rate will be
approximately 10%. As at June 30, 2003, the Company had a gross deferred tax
asset of $49.9 million, against which the Company is carrying a $46.1 million
valuation allowance.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS (cont'd)
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (cont'd)
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2003 VERSUS SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2002
The Company reported net earnings from continuing operations of $3.0 million or
$0.09 per share on a diluted basis for the first half of 2003 compared to net
earnings of $13.6 million or $0.41 per share on a fully diluted basis for the
first half of 2002.
During the first half of 2003, the Company recorded a loss of $0.2 million
related to costs associated with the retirement of $25.0 million of the
Company's Senior Notes. In the first half of 2002, the Company recorded a gain
of $12.0 million from the repurchase of $19.5 million of the Company's
Subordinated Notes by the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary.
REVENUE
The Company's revenues for the first half of 2003 decreased 2.0% to $68.7
million from $70.1 million in the same half last year.
IMAX systems revenue increased approximately 8.2% to $44.5 million in the first
half of 2003 from $41.1 million in the same period last year. The Company
installed 14 theater systems in the first half of 2003, one of which was an
operating lease, versus 10 theater systems in the first half of 2002, one of
which was an operating lease.
Films revenue decreased 25.8% to $14.3 million in the first half of 2003 from
$19.3 million in the same period last year primarily due to the stronger
performance of films in release in 2002, especially SPACE STATION which was
released April 2002.
Other revenues increased 2.2% to $10.0 million in the first half of 2003 from
$9.8 million in the same period last year, mainly due to stronger performance
from owned and operated theaters.
GROSS MARGIN
Gross margin for the first half of 2003 was $29.7 million, or 43.2% of total
revenue, compared to $32.1 million, or 45.8% of total revenue, in the same
period last year. The decrease in margin for 2003 is due primarily to the
stronger performance of SPACE STATION in 2002, which was released in April 2002.
OTHER
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $16.6 million in the first
half of 2003 compared to $19.1 million in the corresponding period last year. A
significant reason for the decrease was due to a decrease of legal fees by $3.3
million compared to the first half of last year as the Company prevailed in or
otherwise resolved and settled a number of its litigation matters during 2002.
Partially offsetting the above is higher bonus and stock based compensation
charges for the first half of 2003 which is $1.6 million higher than in the same
half of 2002.
Research and development expenses were $1.9 million in the first half of 2003,
compared to $0.8 million in the same period last year. The higher level of
expenses in 2003 primarily reflects research and development activities
pertaining to the Company's new IMAX MPX theater projection system. The IMAX(R)
MPX(TM) is designed to lower the entry cost into the IMAX business for certain
segments of the IMAX customer base, with particular emphasis on multiplex
clients. Through research and development, the Company plans to continue to
design and develop cinema-based equipment and software to enhance its product
offering.
Amortization of intangibles were $0.3 million in the first half of 2003 compared
to $0.7 million in the same half last year. The prior year's amount included
write-downs related to the Company's sound system intangibles.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS (cont'd)
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (cont'd)
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2003 VERSUS SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2002 (cont'd)
OTHER (cont'd)
The Company recorded a $0.7 million net provision in the first half of 2003,
compared to a net provision of $1.2 million in the same half last year. The
Company record accounts and financing net receivables provisions of $1.5 million
as compared to $2.2 million in the same half last year, partially offset by the
recovery of $0.8 million (2002 - $1.0 million) on previously provided amounts
for financing receivables as collectibility associated with certain leases was
resolved due to amendment, settlement of the leases, or other resolving
conditions.
Interest expense decreased to $8.3 million in the first half of 2003 from $8.7
million in the same period last year related to the Company's repayment of the
remaining $9.1 million of outstanding Subordinated Notes in April 2003 and
retirement of an aggregate of $25.0 million of the Company's Senior Notes during
June 2003.
Interest income increased to $0.4 million in the first half of 2003 from $0.2
million in the same half last year primarily due to an increase in the average
balance of cash and cash equivalents held.
The effective tax rate on earnings differs significantly from the statutory rate
due to the effect of permanent differences, income taxed at differing rates in
foreign and other provincial jurisdictions and changes in the Company's
valuation allowance on deferred tax assets. The income tax expense (recovery)
for the quarter is calculated by applying the estimated average annual effective
tax rate to quarterly pre-tax income. The Company recorded $1.5 million of
refunds relating to previously unrecognized tax loss carrybacks offset by a
current tax expense of $0.9 million in the current year. In the current year, it
is expected that the tax benefits associated with the release of the valuation
allowance and the other expected income tax recoveries will reduce the tax
provision for the year such that the effective annual tax rate will be
approximately 10%. As at June 30, 2003, the Company had a gross deferred tax
asset of $49.9 million, against which the Company is carrying a $46.1 million
valuation allowance.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
At June 30, 2003, the Company's principal source of liquidity included cash and
cash equivalents of $21.4 million, trade accounts receivable of $14.7 million
and net investment in leases due within one year of $5.6 million.
As of June 30, 2003, the Company has letters of credit of $4.1 million
outstanding, which have been collateralized by cash deposits.
The Company's Senior Notes, which bear interest at 7.875% per annum with
interest payable in arrears on June 1 and December 1 of each year, commencing
June 1, 1999, are the senior unsecured obligation of the Company, ranking pari
passu in right of payment to all existing and future senior unsecured and
unsubordinated indebtedness of the Company and senior in right of payment to any
subordinated indebtedness of the Company.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS (cont'd)
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES (cont'd)
The Senior Notes contain covenants that, among other things, limit the ability
of the Company to incur additional indebtedness, pay dividends or make other
distributions, make certain investments, create certain liens, engage in certain
transactions with affiliates, engage in certain sale and leaseback transaction
or engage in mergers, consolidations or the transfer of all or substantially all
of the assets of the Company. The Senior Notes are subject to redemption by the
Company, in whole or in part, at any time on or after December 1, 2002, at
redemption prices expressed as percentages of the principal amount for each
12-month period commencing December 1 of the years indicated: 2002 -- 103.938%,
2003 -- 101.969%, 2004 and thereafter -- 100.000%, together with interest
accrued thereon to the redemption date. If certain changes result in the
imposition of withholding taxes under Canadian law, the Senior Notes are subject
to redemption at the option of the Company, in whole but not in part, at a
redemption price of 100% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued interest
to the date of redemption. In the event of a change in control, holders of the
Senior Notes may require the Company to repurchase all or part of the Senior
Notes at a price equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof plus accrued
interest to the date of repurchase.
During June 2003, the Company retired an aggregate of $25.0 million of the
Company's Senior Notes and accrued interest of $0.1 million in exchange for
3,237,845 common shares of the Company at an average price of $7.74 per share.
The Company recorded a loss of $0.2 million related to costs associated with the
retirement of such Senior Notes. These transactions had the effect of reducing
the principal amount of the Company's outstanding Senior Notes to $175.0 million
as of June 30, 2003.
During July 2003, the Company retired an additional $5.0 million in the
aggregate of the Company's Senior Notes and accrued interest of less than $0.1
million in exchange for 556,338 common shares of the Company at an average price
of $9.17 per share. The Company will record an additional charge of
approximately $0.1 million as a result of these transactions in the third
quarter of 2003 related to costs associated with the retirement of such Senior
Notes.
In April 1996, the Company completed a private placement of $100.0 million of
the Company's Subordinated Notes. During 2001, the Company and a wholly owned
subsidiary of the Company purchased an aggregate of $70.4 million of the
Company's Subordinated Notes for $13.7 million consisting of $12.5 million in
cash and common shares of the Company valued at $1.2 million. The Company
cancelled the purchased Subordinated Notes and recorded a gain of $55.5 million.
During 2002, the Company and the subsidiary of the Company purchased an
additional $20.5 million in the aggregate of the Company's Subordinated Notes
for $8.1 million consisting of $6.0 million in cash and common shares of the
Company valued at $2.1 million. On April 1, 2003, the Company repaid the
remaining outstanding Subordinated Notes balance of $9.1 million on the maturity
date and retired the issue.
The Company's total minimum annual rental payments to be made under operating
leases for premises as of June 30, 2003 are as follows:
2003 $ 2,538
2004 4,674
2005 4,625
2006 4,688
2007 4,539
Thereafter 36,177
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$57,241
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As of June 30, 2003, the Company has an unfunded and accrued projected benefit
obligation of approximately $18.7 million (December 31, 2002 -- $17.2 million)
in respect of its defined benefit pension plan. The Company intends to use the
proceeds of life insurance policies taken on its Co-Chief Executive Officers to
satisfy, in whole or in part, certain of the benefits due and payable under the
plan, although there can be no assurance that the Company will ultimately do so.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS (cont'd)
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES (cont'd)
The Company substantially funds its operations through cash flow from
operations. Under the terms of the Company's typical theater system lease
agreement, the Company receives substantial cash payments before it completes
the performance of its obligations. Similarly, the Company receives cash
payments for some of its film productions in advance of related cash
expenditures.
In the first half of 2003, cash used by operating activities amounted to $6.2
million after the payment of $7.9 million of interest, investment of $2.0
million in film assets and other working capital requirements. Changes in other
non-cash operating assets and liabilities include a decrease in deferred revenue
of $19.0 million, a decrease of $6.8 million in inventories, an increase in
accounts payable of $3.2 million, an increase of $1.2 million in net investment
in leases, a decrease of $2.3 million in accrued liabilities, a $1.8 million
decrease in accounts receivable and a $0.8 million increase in prepaids.
Cash used in investing activities amounted to $1.5 million in the first half of
2003, which includes purchases of $0.8 million in fixed assets, an increase in
other assets of $0.4 million and an increase in other intangible assets of $0.3
million.
During the first half of 2003 cash used in financing activities included a $9.1
million repayment of the Company's remaining outstanding Subordinated Notes.
The Company believes that cash flow from operations together with existing cash
will be sufficient to meet operating needs for the next several years. The
Company's accounts receivable, inventory, certain fixed assets and net
investment in leases are currently unsecured and available as collateral for
future borrowing. The Company believes it has access to other sources of
liquidity, however, there can be no assurance that the Company will be
successful in securing additional financing. In addition, if management's
projections of future signings and installations are not realized, there is no
guarantee the Company will continue to be able to fund its operations through
cash flows from operations.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE FACTORS ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Company is exposed to market risk from changes in foreign currency rates.
The Company does not use financial instruments for trading or other speculative
purposes.
A substantial portion of the Company's revenues are denominated in U.S. dollars
while a substantial portion of its costs and expenses denominated in Canadian
dollars. A portion of the net U.S. dollar flows of the Company are converted to
Canadian dollars to fund Canadian dollar expenses through the spot market. The
Company plans to convert Canadian dollar expenses to U.S. dollars through the
spot market on a go-forward basis. In Japan, the Company has ongoing operating
expenses related to its operations. Net Japanese Yen flows are converted to U.S.
dollars through the spot market. The Company also has cash receipts under leases
denominated in Japanese Yen and Euros. The Company plans to convert Japanese Yen
and Euros lease cash flows to U.S. dollars through the spot market on a
go-forward basis.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
EVALUATION OF DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
The Company's Co-Chief Executive Officers and Chief Financial Officer, after
evaluating the effectiveness of the Company's "disclosure controls and
procedures" (as defined in the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rules 13a-15(e)
and 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this report, have
concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, the
Company's disclosure controls and procedures were adequate and effective to
ensure that material information relating to the Company and the Company's
consolidated subsidiaries would be made known to them by others within those
entities.
CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING
As of the end of the period covered by this report there was no change in the
Company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the
period covered by this report that has materially affected or is reasonably
likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial
reporting.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
(a) In June 2000, a complaint was filed against the Company and a third
party by Mandalay Resort Group formerly known as Circus Circus
Enterprises, Inc., ("Mandalay") alleging breach of contract and express
warranty, fraud and misrepresentation in connection with the
installation of certain motion simulation bases in Nevada. Effective
May 30, 2003, the Company entered into an agreement with Mandalay
resolving all litigation claims between the parties which did not have
a material affect on the Company's financial position.
(b) In March 2001, a complaint was filed against the Company by Muvico
Entertainment, L.L.C. ("Muvico"), alleging misrepresentation and
seeking rescission in respect of the system lease agreements between
the Company and Muvico. The Company filed counterclaims against Muvico
for breach of contract, unjust enrichment unfair competition and/or
deceptive trade practices and theft of trade secrets, and brought
claims against MegaSystems, Inc. ("MegaSystems"), a large-format
theater system manufacturer, for tortious interference and unfair
competition and/or deceptive trade practices and to enjoin Muvico and
MegaSystems from using the Company's confidential and proprietary
information. The case is being heard in the U.S. District Court,
Southern District of Florida, Miami Division. The Company moved for
summary judgement on its contract claims against Muvico in September
2002. The Company believes that the allegations made by Muvico in its
complaint are entirely without merit and will accordingly defend the
claims vigorously. The Company further believes that the amount of
loss, if any, suffered in connection with this lawsuit would not have a
material impact on the financial position or results of operation of
the Company, although no assurance can be given with respect to the
ultimate outcome of any such litigation.
(c) In May 2003, the Company filed a Statement of Claim against United
Cinemas International Multiplex B.V. in the Ontario Superior Court of
Justice alleging breach of contract and claiming specific performance
and damages, in the alternative, of $25.0 million, though no assurance
can be given with respect to the ultimate outcome of such litigation.
(d) In November 2001, the Company filed a complaint with the High Court of
Munich against Big Screen, a German large-screen cinema owner in Berlin
("Big Screen"), demanding payment of rental payments and certain other
amounts owed to the Company. Big Screen has raised a defense based on
alleged infringement of German antitrust rules, relating mainly to an
allegation of excessive pricing. Big Screen had brought a number of
motions for restraining orders in this matter relating to the Company's
provision of films and maintenance, all of which have been rejected by
the courts, including the Berlin Court of Appeals, and for which all
appeals have been exhausted. The Company believes that all of the
allegations in Big Screen's individual defense are meritless and will
accordingly continue to prosecute this matter vigorously. The Company
believes that the amount of the loss, if any, suffered in connection
with this dispute would not have a material impact on the financial
position or results of operations of the Company, although no assurance
can be given with respect to the ultimate outcome of any such
litigation.
(e) In addition to the matters described above, the Company is currently
involved in other legal proceedings which, in the opinion of the
Company's management, will not materially affect the Company's
financial position or future operating results, although no assurance
can be given with respect to the ultimate outcome of any such
proceedings.
(f) The Company has received requests for information from the United
States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "Commission") in
connection with an inquiry by the Commission into certain trading in
the equity securities of the Company in January 2002. The Company is
co-operating fully with the Commission's requests and does not believe
that it is a target of the Commission's inquiry or that such inquiry
will have a material adverse effect on the Company's business,
financial condition or results of operation.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION (cont'd)
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES
(a) During June 2003, the Company issued 3,237,845 common shares to certain
holders of the Company's Senior Notes due December 1, 2005 (the "Senior
Notes"), at an average price of $7.74 per share, in exchange for $25.0
million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes and accrued interest
of $0.1 million. These transactions were exempt from registration under
the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 (the "'33 Act") pursuant to Section
3(a)(9) thereunder on the basis that the common shares were exchanged
by the Company exclusively with its existing security holders and no
commission or other remuneration was paid or given to solicit the
exchange. The Company subsequently retired the purchased Senior Notes.
Subsequently, through July 16, 2003, the Company issued an additional
556,338 common shares to certain holders of the Company's Senior Notes,
at an average price of $9.17 per share, in exchange for $5.0 million
aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes and accrued interest of less
than $0.1 million. These transactions were similarly exempt from
registration pursuant to Section 3(a)(9) of the '33 Act. The Company
subsequently retired the purchased Senior Notes.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
At the Annual Meeting of the Company's shareholders held on June 4,
2003, shareholders represented at the meeting: (i) elected Neil S.
Braun and Michael Fuchs as Class I directors of the Company for a term
expiring in 2006 (25,891,901 shares voted for and 5,612 shares
withheld); and (ii) appointed PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP as auditors
of the Company to hold office until the next annual meeting of
shareholders at a remuneration to be fixed by the Board of Directors
(25,784,733 shares voted for; 16,270 against; and 7,869 withheld). In
addition to the foregoing directors, the following directors continued
in office: Kenneth G. Copland, Richard L. Gelfond, Garth M. Girvan,
Murray Koffler, Marc A. Utay and Bradley J. Wechsler.
On May 28, 2003, the Company announced the departure from its Board of
Directors of two executives affiliated with Wasserstein Partners, LP
("Wasserstein"), formerly the Company's largest shareholder, and one of
Wasserstein's designees. The departures followed the May 6, 2003
distribution of Company shares by investment funds managed by
Wasserstein. Under a 1999 shareholders' agreement with the Company,
Wasserstein had the ability to designate nominees for six of the
Company's eleven Board seats. Following the May 6 distribution,
Wasserstein's ability to designate Board members terminated and, on
June 4, 2003, the Company's Board formally reduced its size from eleven
members to eight.
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PART II OTHER INFORMATION (cont'd)
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) EXHIBITS
10.16 Amended Employment Agreement, dated May 14, 2003 between IMAX
Corporation and Francis T. Joyce.
31.1 Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes - Oxley Act of
2002, dated August 1, 2003, by Bradley J. Wechsler.
31.2 Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes - Oxley Act of
2002, dated August 1, 2003, by Richard L. Gelfond.
31.3 Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes - Oxley Act of
2002, dated August 1, 2003, by Francis T. Joyce.
32.1 Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes - Oxley Act of
2002, dated August 1, 2003, by Bradley J. Wechsler.
32.2 Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes - Oxley Act of
2002, dated August 1, 2003, by Richard L. Gelfond.
32.3 Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes - Oxley Act of
2002, dated August 1, 2003, by Francis T. Joyce
(b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
The Company filed a report on Form 8-K on April 23, 2003, pursuant to
Item 5 -- Other Events. The Company reported that it had reached an
agreement with Warner Bros., a division of Time Warner Entertainment
Company, L.P. ("Warner Bros.") for the creation and distribution of
IMAX(R)DMR(TM)large format versions of the Warner Bros. films The
Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions.
The Company filed a report on Form 8-K on May 5, 2003, pursuant to Item
5 -- Other Events and Item 9 - Regulation FD Disclosure. The Company
reported that it had issued a press release announcing the Company's
financial and operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2003.
The Company filed a report on Form 8-K on May 8, 2003, pursuant to Item
5 -- Other Events. The Company reported that Wasserstein Partners, LP
had distributed to its limited partners approximately 8.2 million
shares of the Company's common stock.
The Company filed a report on Form 8-K on June 19, 2003, pursuant to
Item 5 -- Other Events. The Company reported that it had retired
approximately $22.0 million in principal of its $200.0 million of
Senior Notes due December 2005 in exchange for approximately 2.9
million newly-issued common shares of the Company.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
IMAX CORPORATION
Date: August 1, 2003 By: /s/ Francis T. Joyce
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Francis T. Joyce
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
Date: August 1, 2003 By: /s/ Kathryn A. Gamble
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Kathryn A. Gamble
Vice President, Finance, Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
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