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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1934
For the Fiscal Year Ended December 29, 1995
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF
1934 For the Transition Period from to
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COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-8771
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EVANS & SUTHERLAND
COMPUTER CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
UTAH 87-0278175
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
600 KOMAS DRIVE, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH 84108
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (801) 588-1000
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
"None"
Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Title of Each Class
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Common Stock, $.20 par value
6% Convertible Debentures Due 2012
Preferred Stock Purchase Rights
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 if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K ((S) 229.405 of this chapter) is not contained herein, and
will not be contained, to the best of 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 stock held by non-affiliates of the
Registrant as of March 1, 1996 was approximately $116,809,000.
The Registrant had issued and outstanding 8,738,939 shares of its common
stock on March 1, 1996.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Those sections or portions of the Registrant's 1995 Proxy Statement for its
Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 16, 1996 are incorporated by
reference into Part III hereof.
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FORM 10-K
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
GENERAL
Evans & Sutherland Computer Corporation (E&S or the Company) was
incorporated under the laws of the State of Utah on May 10, 1968. The Company
has its principal executive and operations facilities in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The Company also has software and hardware design facilities in Austin and
Dallas, Texas, Horsham, United Kingdom, and Munich, Germany, and has sales and
service offices at various locations around the world.
Evans & Sutherland designs, develops, manufactures, and markets high-
performance computer systems for various applications with demanding graphics
requirements. The Company is a leading supplier of visual systems for flight
training and simulation, is the supplier of high-performance graphics
accelerators to major workstation manufacturers, and is a leading supplier of
GL-based software development tools (a popular graphics language) used for
advanced 3D (three-dimensional) graphics applications on the industry's leading
workstation platforms. Evans & Sutherland's vision statement is to be a leader
in profitably providing systems to generate high-quality real-time synthetic
environments. These systems will include hardware, software, databases, and
integration.
STRATEGIC ACTIVITIES
E&S follows a three-point growth strategy, consisting of growing existing
businesses, developing new businesses internally, and selectively acquiring
businesses. During the past 12 months, Evans and Sutherland acquired two
businesses (Xionix, Inc. and Terabit Computer Specialty Company), invested in
another business (Strata, Inc.), and divested one product group (CDRS). The
Company expects to continue with this growth strategy. A summary of these
strategic activities are summarized below:
E&S completed the sale of its Design Software group (CDRS) to Parametric
Technology Corporation (PTC) on April 12, 1995 for a final net adjusted value of
$31,500,000. The decision to sell the group was based on a desire to focus on
the core businesses of the Company and to take advantage of an offer considered
to be high relative to the earnings which could be realized inside the Company.
The Company announced a strategic agreement with Digital Equipment
Corporation (DEC) on May 2, 1995 to develop high-end graphics accelerators for
the newest members of DEC's workstation family, the AlphaStation line. Digital
will sell and support the product worldwide. E&S now provides graphics hardware
and software solutions that are sold and supported by DEC, Hewlett-Packard, IBM,
and Sun Microsystems, as well as 3D graphics hardware and software products for
the personal computer.
E&S and Strata, Inc., a leading developer and marketer of quality software
tools, announced the formation of a strategic alliance on August 10, 1995, which
includes a non-consolidated equity investment in Strata by E&S plus a technology
cooperation agreement. The new relationship with Strata will aid E&S in the
delivery of high-performance software and hardware for modeling and rendering on
both PC and Macintosh machines, which will benefit the Company's customers in
simulation, game development, and multimedia applications.
Evans & Sutherland, Hughes Training, Inc., and Thomson Training &
Simulation Ltd. announced on September 14, 1995 the resolution of differences
among them and their parent companies and the dismissal of any and all legal
actions resulting from contractual disputes related to prior distribution
agreements. The settlement allows each company to proceed to supply their
products to the market, and it will make it possible for each party to work with
one or more of the other parties in continuing to serve the market.
On October 9, 1995, E&S announced the purchase of Xionix Simulation Inc. of
Dallas, Texas, a leading supplier of low-cost flight management system trainers
used for training flight crews in the operation of the complex systems found in
the computer-controlled cockpit. The acquisition further solidifies the
Company's expansion into the civil airline training systems market. Xionix
operates from its base near the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport as a
separate business unit within E&S' existing commercial simulation market.
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E&S announced a working agreement on October 19, 1995 with United Artists
Theatre Circuit Inc. to install the Company's Virtual Glider(TM) product in
United Artists Theatres' Starport entertainment centers. The Company's alliance
with United Artists Theatres complements both companies' strategies in terms of
developing real-time, interactive high-tech entertainment products. E&S has
installed Virtual Glider in the first two Starport Centres operated by United
Artists Theatres, located in Dallas, Texas and Indianapolis, Indiana.
The Company and Mitsubishi Electronics America, Inc., a leading
semiconductor supplier world-wide, announced on October 23, 1995 a technology
development partnership to produce professional 3D graphics products for the
personal computer market. The resulting products will be aimed at professionals
requiring high-end, workstation-class graphics at a lower price point, for
animation, entertainment, CAD, and visualization.
On March 20, 1996, E&S purchased Terabit Computer Specialty Company, Inc.,
based in Salt Lake City. Terabit supplies simulated cockpit instruments and
other airborne electronics displays used in training simulators for military and
commercial aircraft. Terabit will operate as a business unit within the
Company.
PRODUCTS AND MARKETS
The Company's current products are of four basic types:
1. Visual systems which create and display computed images of stored digital
models of various real-world environments that allow real-time interaction
within databases that replicate specific geographic areas or imaginary worlds.
Operators interact with the environment by means of an interface that has
typically been integrated in flight training simulators, weapons training
systems, simulators used for designing vehicles, digital planetarium systems,
and virtual reality systems for entertainment applications. These include
computer image generators, display systems, modeling tools, and other software
products. Extensive use of custom VLSI design capability in-house improves
performance, reliability, and maintainability of E&S products.
2. Graphics accelerators which are used as a component in high-performance,
interactive graphics display systems for workstations. These machines allow
users to make line drawings of the edges and vertices of models of 3D objects
and also to generate shaded images of such models stored in computer memory.
They are useful tools for computer-aided design, analysis, research, and
simulation. These products may be systems which run alongside workstations,
boards which plug into workstations, or integrated circuits (chips). They allow
users of DEC, HP, IBM, and Sun machines to achieve high-performance 3D graphics
similar to that available on other systems in the market.
3. Software Systems and development tools which are used with multi-platform
interactive graphics systems to produce leading-edge 3D graphics software and
hardware solutions to a broad customer base. Portable Graphics Inc. (PGI), a
wholly-owned subsidiary, develops and markets GL-related libraries and toolkits
for a variety of hardware platforms, which allow applications developed in the
IRIS GL and Open GL programming interfaces to run on all the industry's leading
workstation platforms.
4. Training Systems for flight management which are used within the commercial
aviation training market for pilot training. Xionix Simulation Inc., a wholly-
owned subsidiary, develops and markets training devices which range from low-end
desktop trainers to more sophisticated free standing flight management systems
trainers.
MARKETING
Evans & Sutherland products are marketed worldwide by the Company or its
agents, including Rikei in Japan, directly to end-users, subcontractors, and
prime contractors. The Company continues to develop and form both domestic and
international marketing alliances, which are proving to be an effective method
of reaching specific markets. In addition, the Company has OEM agreements for
its Visual System products with STN Atlas Elektronik GmbH in Germany, and
Mitsubishi Precision Co., Ltd. in Japan, OEM agreements for its Graphics
Accelerator products with Digital Equipment, Hewlett Packard, IBM, and Sun
Microsystems, and a technology development partnership with Mitsubishi
Electronics. Sales, marketing, and product support are offered by the OEM
suppliers. Software Systems (Portable Graphics Inc.) products are sold through
a direct sales force, through distributors, and through some of the same OEM
customers as the Graphics Accelerator products. Training Systems (Xionix
Simulation Inc.) products are marketed and supported by the Company's sales and
marketing staff.
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SIGNIFICANT CUSTOMERS
Customers accounting for more than 10% of the Company's net sales in 1995
were the U.S. government and Loral Corporation. Sales to the U.S. government
and prime contractors under government contracts were $54.7 million in 1995 (48%
of total sales), $51.4 million in 1994 (45% of total sales), and $47.1 million
in 1993 (33% of total sales). A portion of these sales are included in sales to
Loral Corporation and Thomson Training Systems. Sales to Loral accounted for
$34.3 million in 1995 (30% of total sales), $25.7 million in 1994 (23% of total
sales), and $8.2 million in 1993 (6% of total sales). In prior years, Thomson
accounted for more than 10% of the Company's sales. Sales through Thomson
accounted for $10.7 million in 1995 (9% of total sales), $13.9 million in 1994
(12% of total sales), and $21.0 million in 1993 (15% of total sales).
COMPETITION
Primary competitive factors for the Company's products are performance and
price. Because competitors are constantly striving to improve their products,
E&S must assure that it continues to offer products with the best performance at
a competitive price. The Company believes it is able to compete well in this
environment and will continue to be able to do so. In 1995, the Company gained
market share in the Government Simulation market. CAE Electronics, Ltd.,
Lockheed Martin, Silicon Graphics, Inc., and Thomson are the major competitors
in this market. The Commercial Simulation business has been slow due to
depressed market conditions in the civil airlines industry. However, conditions
are improving and the Company was awarded several highly competitive orders in
1995. CAE and Flight Safety are the principal competitors in this market.
Graphics Systems, for use with DEC, HP, IBM, and Sun workstations, sells into
the competitive market for high-performance engineering workstations. Sale of
these products depend on strong OEM partners. Stiff competition comes from
Silicon Graphics, Inc. and products manufactured by the workstation
manufacturers themselves. In the Education and Entertainment business, the
Company's DIGISTAR II(R) digital planetarium product competes with traditional
optical-mechanical products. Competitors include Minolta Planetarium Co. Ltd.,
Goto Optical Mfg. Co., Carl Zeiss Inc., and Spitz Inc. In entertainment
systems, E&S is one of many companies in a highly competitive and fragmented
market.
BACKLOG
The Company's backlog was $76,822,000 on December 29, 1995, compared with
$67,133,000 on December 30, 1994, and $68,685,000 on December 31, 1993. The
predominant portion of the backlog as of December 29, 1995, is for visual
simulation products. It is anticipated that most of the 1995 backlog will be
filled in 1996.
INTERNATIONAL SALES
Sales known to be ultimately installed outside the U.S. are considered
international sales by the Company. Sales to foreign end-users were $44,503,000
or 39% of the Company's 1995 sales volume. To take full advantage of this sales
pattern, the Company operated a wholly-owned Foreign Sales Corporation (FSC)
subsidiary through fiscal year 1995, the use of which resulted in tax benefits
in 1995 amounting to approximately $344,000. For additional information, see
footnote 13 of "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" in Part II of this
report.
DEPENDENCE ON SUPPLIERS
Most parts and assemblies used by E&S are readily available in the open
market; however, a limited number are available only from a single vendor. In
these instances the Company stocks a substantial inventory and attempts to
develop alternative components or sources where appropriate.
PATENTS
Evans & Sutherland owns a number of patents and is a licensee under several
others which were developed principally at the University of Utah. Several
patent applications are presently pending in the United States, Japan, and
several European countries. E&S is continuing the practice, begun in 1985, of
copyrighting chip masks designed by the Company and has instituted copyright
procedures for these masks in Japan. E&S does not rely on, and is not dependent
on, patent ownership for its competitive position. Were any or all patents held
to be invalid, management believes the Company would not suffer significant
damage. However, E&S actively pursues patents on its new technology.
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RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
In 1995, company-funded research and development decreased 30% to
$19,406,000 from $27,890,000. As a percentage of sales, R&D decreased to 17% in
1995 from 25% in 1994. The Company continues to fund almost all R&D efforts
internally. It is anticipated that high levels of R&D will continue in support
of essential product development and research efforts to ensure the Company
maintains technical excellence, leadership, and market competitiveness.
ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS
The Company believes its facilities and operations are within standards
fully acceptable to the Environmental Protection Agency and that all facilities
and procedures are in accord with environmental rules and regulations, as well
as federal, state, and local laws.
EMPLOYEES
As of March 1, 1996, the Company and its subsidiaries employed 754 persons.
The Company believes its relations with its employees are good.
SEASONALITY
The Company believes there is no inherent seasonal pattern to its business.
However, sales volume fluctuates month-to-month or quarter-to-quarter due to
relatively large individual sales and the random nature of customer-established
shipping dates. Although the Company's volume has been skewed toward the fourth
quarter in the past few years, the Company is working diligently to smooth
quarter-to-quarter revenues and expects further success in achieving this goal.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Company's principal operations are located in the University of Utah
Research Park, in Salt Lake City, Utah, where it owns six buildings of
approximately 440,000 square feet. E&S occupies four buildings and leases out
the remaining two buildings. The buildings are located on land leased from the
University of Utah on 40-year land leases. Two buildings have options to renew
for an additional 40 years, and four have options to renew for 10 years. The
Company also owns 46 acres of land in North Salt Lake. E&S has no encumbrance
on any of the real property. The Company and its subsidiaries hold leases on
several sales, service, and production facilities located throughout the U. S.
and in Europe.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
On September 14, 1995, Evans & Sutherland, Hughes Training, Inc., and
Thomson Training & Simulation Ltd. announced the resolution of differences among
them and their parent companies and the dismissal of any and all legal actions
resulting from contractual disputes related to prior distribution agreements.
E&S has had a long history of working with both Hughes and Thomson to jointly
provide high quality equipment and services to the pilot training market. The
settlement allows all three companies to proceed to supply their products to the
market, and will make it possible for each party to work with one or more of the
other parties in continuing to serve the market.
Except as noted above, neither the Company, nor any of its subsidiaries, is
a party to any material legal proceeding other than ordinary routine litigation
incidental to its business.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth
quarter of fiscal year 1995.
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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The following sets forth certain information regarding the executive
officers of the Company as of March 29, 1996:
Name Age Position
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Stewart Carrell 62 Chairman of the Board of Directors
James R. Oyler 50 President of the Company and Chief Executive Officer
John T. Lemley 52 Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Gary E. Meredith 61 Senior Vice President and Corporate Secretary
Stuart J. Anderson 56 Vice President, General Manager of Commercial Simulation
Gene R. Chidester 47 Vice President of Manufacturing
Peter K. Doenges 49 Director of Strategic Development
Leslie D. Horwood 45 Vice President, General Manager of Entertainment & Education
Gordon B. Hurley 51 Vice President of Shared Technology
Charles R. Maule 45 Vice President, General Manager of Graphics Systems
C. Grant Schultz 52 Corporate Controller
Ronald R. Sutherland 57 Vice President, General Manager of Government Simulation
Allen H. Tanner 42 Vice President, General Manager of Display Systems
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Mr. Carrell was elected Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company on
March 7, 1991. He has been a member of the Board for 12 years. He also serves
as the Chairman of Seattle Silicon Corporation, and he is a director of Tripos,
Inc. From mid-1984 until October 1993, Mr. Carrell was Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of Diasonics, Inc., a medical imaging company. From November
1983 until early 1987, Mr. Carrell was also a General Partner in Hambrecht &
Quist, a west coast based investment banking and venture capital firm.
Mr. Oyler was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and
a member of the Board of Directors in December 1994. He is also a director of
Ikos Systems, Inc. Previously, Mr. Oyler served as Senior Vice President of
Harris Corporation from 1976 through 1990 and also served as consultant with
Booz, Allen & Hamilton. He has 1 year of service with the Company.
Mr. Lemley joined the Company in November 1995 as Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer. Prior to coming to the Company, he was Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer at Megahertz Corporation. Previously, Mr. Lemley
was with Medtronic, Inc., where he held several positions including Corporate
Controller and Acting Chief Financial Officer. Prior to Medtronic, Mr. Lemley
spent 17 years in a variety of financial management positions with Hewlett
Packard Company. He has less than 1 year of service with the Company.
Mr. Meredith has been Senior Vice President and Secretary since 1995. He is
also a director of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Utah and Tripos, Inc. Previously,
Mr. Meredith served as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
and in other capacities with E&S. He has 18 years of service with the Company.
Mr. Anderson has been Vice President, General Manager of Commercial Simulation
since 1994. Prior to joining the Company, he served as General Manager Business
Development for Hughes Rediffusion Simulation Ltd. from 1992 to 1994, and
numerous other positions with Rediffusion Simulation beginning in 1961. He has
1 year of service with the Company.
Mr. Chidester has been Vice President of Manufacturing since 1994. He
previously served as Director of Graphics Workstation Manufacturing and has 7
years of service with the Company.
Mr. Doenges has been Director of Strategic Development since 1994. He
previously served as Vice President, Strategic Technology, and Manager of New
Business Development. He has 22 years of service with the Company.
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Mr. Horwood has been Vice President, General Manager of Entertainment &
Education since 1994. Prior to joining the Company, he was Manager of Marketing
and Sales with Hughes Training, Inc. He has 2 years of service with the
Company.
Mr. Hurley has been Vice President of Shared Technology since 1994. He
previously served as Vice President of Engineering in the Simulation Division.
Mr. Hurley has 15 years of service with the Company.
Mr. Maule joined the Company in February 1996 as the Vice President, General
Manager of Graphics Systems. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Maule was Vice
President of Marketing and Strategy for Concurrent Computer Corporation.
Previously he served as Director of Business Development for Lockheed Missiles &
Space Company. Mr. Maule has less than 1 year of service with the Company.
Mr. Schultz has been Controller since 1979 and has 20 years of service with the
Company.
Mr. Sutherland has been Vice President, General Manager of Government Simulation
since 1994. He previously served as Executive Vice President of the Government
Sector, and Vice President of Simulation Products. Mr. Sutherland has 14 years
of service with the Company.
Mr. Tanner joined the Company in March 1996 as the Vice President, General
Manager of Display Systems. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Tanner was
President of Terabit Computer Specialty Company between 1979 and 1996. Terabit
was merged with E&S in March. Mr. Tanner has less than 1 year of service with
the Company.
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FORM 10-K
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON STOCK
AND RELATED SECURITY HOLDER MATTERS
PRICE RANGE OF COMMON STOCK
The Company's common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market under the
symbol "ESCC". The following table sets forth the range of the high and low
sales prices per share of the Company's common stock for the calendar quarters
indicated, as reported by Nasdaq. Quotations represent actual transactions in
Nasdaq's quotation system but do not include retail markup, markdown, or
commission.
HIGH LOW
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1995:
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First Quarter 16 1/4 11 1/4
Second Quarter 17 3/4 13
Third Quarter 20 14 3/4
Fourth Quarter 25 1/4 16 1/2
1994:
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First Quarter 21 17 1/4
Second Quarter 19 1/2 13 1/4
Third Quarter 14 11 3/4
Fourth Quarter 14 3/4 11 1/4
APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF EQUITY SECURITY HOLDERS
On March 22, 1995, there were 933 holders of record of the Company's common
stock. Because many of such shares are held by brokers and other institutions
on behalf of shareholders, the Company is unable to estimate the total number of
shareholders represented by these record holders.
Title of Class
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Common Stock, $0.20 Par Value
DIVIDENDS
Evans & Sutherland has never paid a cash dividend on its common stock,
retaining its earnings for the operation and expansion of its business. The
Company intends for the foreseeable future to continue the policy of retaining
its earnings to finance the development and growth of its business.
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ITEM 6. SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
(Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)
1995 1994 1993 1992 1991
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FOR THE YEAR
Net sales $ 113,194 $ 113,090 $ 142,253 $ 148,594 $ 144,890
Research and development 19,406 27,890 31,757 31,342 32,068
Earnings (loss) before
extraordinary gain and
cumulative effect of
change in accounting principle 20,484 -5,559 1,826 6,849 9,452
Per share 2.37 -0.65 0.22 0.78 1.07
Net earnings (loss) 20,811 -3,700 4,093 7,558 10,704
Per share 2.41 -0.43 0.50 0.86 1.21
Per share - fully diluted 2.31 - - - -
Weighted average number
of shares outstanding 8,638,665 8,519,990 8,256,331 8,780,051 8,863,075
Return on equity 14.0% -2.8% 3.1% 5.7% 8.4%
AT END OF THE YEAR
Current assets $ 161,004 $ 127,051 $ 161,188 $ 141,824 $ 154,320
Current liabilities 42,593 30,980 40,516 29,286 32,040
Current ratio 3.8 4.1 4.0 4.8 4.8
Working capital 118,411 96,071 120,672 112,538 122,280
Net fixed assets 40,855 44,823 48,247 53,531 56,307
Total assets 211,002 180,764 216,187 200,979 215,072
Long-term debt 18,015 20,375 37,066 37,067 45,715
Stockholders' equity 148,491 127,118 137,030 130,795 133,339
Stockholders' equity
per outstanding share 17.04 14.86 16.41 15.91 15.01
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QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands except per share amounts)
1995
March 31 June 30 Sep. 29 Dec. 29
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Net sales $19,286 $25,081 $33,662 $35,165
Gross profit 10,764 4,703 16,417 18,542
Earnings before extraordinary gain 598 11,034 3,599 5,253
Extraordinary gain from repurchase
of convertible debentures, net of
income taxes - 200 111 16
Net earnings 598 11,234 3,710 5,269
Earnings per share before extraordinary 0.07 1.28 0.42 0.61
gain
Extraordinary gain - 0.02 0.01 -
Earnings per common and common
equivalent share 0.07 1.30 0.43 0.61
1994
April 1 July 1 Sep. 30 Dec. 30
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Net sales $26,860 $22,839 $21,934 $41,457
Gross profit 14,583 11,485 10,482 15,914
Loss before extraordinary gain -83 -1,578 -405 -3,493
Extraordinary gain from repurchase
of convertible debentures, net of
income taxes 91 369 1,270 129
Net earnings (loss) 8 -1,209 865 -3,364
Loss per share before extraordinary gain -0.01 -0.18 -0.05 -0.41
Extraordinary gain 0.01 0.04 0.15 0.02
Earnings (loss) per common and common
equivalent share 0.00 -0.14 0.10 -0.39
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
ITEMS FROM THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATION (AS A PERCENT OF SALES)
Year-Ended Year-Ended Year-Ended
Dec. 29, Dec. 30, Dec. 31,
1995 1994 1993
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Net sales 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of sales 55.5 53.6 46.2
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Gross profit 44.5 46.4 53.8
Expenses:
Marketing, general, and administrative 27.1 29.1 28.2
Research and development 17.2 24.7 22.3
Restructuring charge - 7.2 5.6
Write-off of in-process R&D 0.6 - -
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Total expenses 44.9 61.0 56.1
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Gain from Sale of CDRS 20.8 - -
Operating earnings (loss) 20.4 -14.6 -2.3
Other income, net 9.3 4.5 4.3
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Earnings (loss) before income taxes,
extraordinary gain, and cumulative effect
of change in accounting principle 29.7 -10.1 2.0
Income tax expense (benefit) 11.6 -5.2 0.7
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Earnings (loss) before extraordinary gain and
cumulative effect of change in accounting
principle 18.1 -4.9 1.3
Extraordinary gain from repurchase of convertible
debentures, net of income taxes 0.3 1.6 -
Cumulative effect at December 26, 1992 of
change in accounting for income taxes - - 1.6
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Net earnings (loss) 18.4% -3.3% 2.9%
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NET SALES WORLDWIDE AND BY MAJOR MARKET SECTORS (IN THOUSANDS)
WORLDWIDE
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1995 1994 1993
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United States $ 68,700 $ 75,200 $ 72,300
Europe (excluding
Great Britain) 16,800 18,500 34,800
Pacific Rim 13,900 7,000 9,400
Great Britain 11,600 9,200 17,900
All Other 2,200 3,200 7,800
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Total $ 113,200 $ 113,100 $ 142,200
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MAJOR MARKET SECTORS
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1995 1994 1993
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Government $ 85,700 $ 81,400 $ 86,200
Simulation
Graphics Systems 11,600 11,100 13,600
Commercial 9,100 4,200 15,500
Simulation
Education and 6,000 2,200 2,800
Entertainment
CDRS 800 8,200 6,100
Tripos, Inc. 0 6,000 18,000
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Total $ 113,200 $ 113,100 $ 142,200
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
OVERVIEW
The Company had a good year in 1995 in terms of revenue growth and profit
growth from continuing operations. In 1995, E&S achieved net earnings of $20.8
million versus a net loss of $3.7 million in 1994, and sales from ongoing
businesses were up nearly 14% (excluding CDRS and Tripos). Early in 1995, E&S
completed its restructuring of operations that were begun the previous year,
which included Company-wide reductions affecting every business group in the
Company. As a result, expenses as a percent of sales have been significantly
reduced (see table on the facing page, "Items from the Consolidated Statements
of Operations"), and productivity increased 31% as measured by revenue per
employee ($142 versus $108). In addition, several strategic transactions were
completed during the year, including divesting CDRS, and acquiring Xionix, Inc.
and Terabit Computer Specialty Company. The Company plans to continue these
corporate development activities.
NET SALES
In 1995, net sales increased less than 1% ($113.2 million versus $113.1
million in 1994). International sales increased 17% ($44.5 million versus $37.9
million in 1994), which offset a 9% decrease in U.S. sales ($68.7 million
compared to $75.2 million in 1994). Strong growth in the international markets
was led by sales that nearly doubled in the Pacific Rim region ($13.9 million
compared to $7.0 million in 1994) and a 26% sales increase in Great Britain
($11.6 million compared to $9.2 million in 1994). Sales in other European and
foreign locations showed a slight decrease (see table on the facing page, "Net
Sales Worldwide and by Major Market Sectors").
In 1994, sales decreased 20% ($113.1 million versus $142.2 million in
1993). International sales decreased 46% ($37.9 million compared to $69.9
million in 1993), which more than offset a 4% increase in U.S. sales ($75.2
million compared to $72.3 million in 1993). Results were below expectations in
the international markets with significant reductions in each region served,
reflecting the unsettled political and business environment in 1994 fueled by
the end of the cold war, the worldwide recession, and low oil prices. At the
end of 1994, however, signs indicated that these international markets were
strengthening, which proved correct as reflected in the 1995 results.
Sales in the Government Simulation market segment increased 5% in 1995
($85.7 million versus $81.4 million in 1994), compared to a 6% decrease in 1994
($81.4 million versus $86.2 million in 1993). The improvement was led by
increased market share and strong international activity. With a solid backlog
of orders and excellent forward visibility, this business is expected to remain
strong and continue to show good performance.
Graphics Systems sales increased 5% in 1995 ($11.6 million versus $11.1
million in 1994) compared to an 18% decrease in 1994 ($11.1 million versus $13.6
million in 1993). The business has been stabilized and it is expected to
continue its rebuilding. Recent management changes are expected to have a
positive impact in the coming year. The Company expects significant
opportunities in the NT workstation market with graphics accelerator and
simulation products.
Sales in the Commercial Simulation market (civil aviation) more than
doubled from the prior year ($9.1 million versus $4.2 million in 1994), compared
to a 73% decrease in 1994 ($4.2 million versus $15.5 million in 1993). Sales in
1995 included $3.7 million in the settlement with Thomson. The Company was
awarded several highly competitive orders during the year, including a major
order from Airbus Industrie for current and future simulators. In addition to
the new relationship with Thomson, E&S continues to build a position as a
supplier of complete visual systems, which include the acquisitions of Xionix
and Terabit, further expanding both the Company's customer base and its range of
products.
Education and Entertainment sales nearly tripled from the prior year ($6.0
million versus $2.2 million in 1994), compared to a 21% decrease in 1994 ($2.2
million versus $2.8 million in 1993). Strong performance by the Company's new
DIGISTAR II planetarium system and other new entertainment orders both
contributed to the growth. Virtual Hang Gliders, a virtual reality hang-glider
ride, were installed in two Virtual Reality entertainment centers opened by
United Artists Theatres. Growth of such centers is expected, and other E&S
products are expected to be featured in these centers in the future.
CDRS sales in 1995 represent only three months of operations due to the
divestiture of CDRS that occurred on April 13, 1995. Tripos, Inc. sales for
1994 represent five months of operations due to the spin-off of Tripos that
occurred on June 1, 1994. CDRS and Tripos were included in Graphics Systems
prior to disposition, but are classified separately in the table on the facing
page for comparative purposes.
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COSTS AND EXPENSES
Cost of Sales, as a percent of sales, were 56%, 54%, and 46%, respectively,
in 1995, 1994, and 1993. The increases in the cost of sales percentages were
anticipated. Increased competition with respect to nearly all of the Company's
products added pressure on prices and margins. Also, the Company-wide
restructuring included the elimination of non-profitable product lines, which
resulted in a $7.4 million write-down of inventory in 1995.
Total operating expenses were 26% lower in 1995 compared to 1994, and 14%
lower in 1994 compared to 1993 due to cost reductions resulting from
restructuring the Company. As a percent of sales, total operating expenses,
excluding the write-off of in-process R&D in 1995 and the cost of restructuring
in 1994 and 1993, were 44%, 54%, and 51%, respectively, for 1995, 1994, and
1993.
Marketing, General, and Administrative expenses were 7% lower in 1995
compared to 1994, and also lower as a percent of sales (27% in 1995 versus 29%
in 1994). In 1994, these expenses were 18% lower compared to 1993, but slightly
higher as a percent of sales. The lower expenses in both 1995 and 1994 were
expected due to the restructuring.
Research and Development expenses were 30% lower in 1995 compared to 1994,
and 12% lower in 1994 compared to 1993 due to the restructuring. As a percent
of sales, R&D was significantly lower than 1994 (17% in 1995 versus 25% in
1994). Management intends to reduce R&D, as a percent of sales, over the next
few years. However, high levels of R&D will continue in support of essential
product development to ensure that the Company maintains technical excellence
and market competitiveness. The Company continues to fund nearly all R&D costs
internally.
GAIN FROM SALE OF CDRS
The Company realized a one-time net gain of $23,506,000 from the sale of
CDRS to Parametric Technology Corporation on April 13, 1995. The final
transaction value net of expenses was $31,500,000.
OTHER INCOME, NET
Other income, net, increased 104% in 1995 from 1994, compared to a decrease
of 16% in 1994 from 1993. This resulted from an increase in interest income of
75% in 1995 over 1994, compared to a decrease of 1% in 1994 from 1993. In 1995,
higher cash balances were primarily the result of the sale of CDRS. Interest
expense declined 22% and 27% respectively in 1995 from 1994 and in 1994 from
1993 due to a lower balance of the Company's outstanding convertible debentures
during both 1995 and 1994. Sales of appreciated assets in 1995, 1994, and 1993
resulted in net realized gains of $7,126,000, $4,009,000 and $6,238,000
respectively. The underlying marketable securities comprising these sales were
399,500 shares, 295,000 shares, and 510,000 shares of VLSI common stock sold in
each of those years.
EXTRAORDINARY GAIN
The Company realized extraordinary gains of $327,000 and $1,859,000 in 1995
and 1994, respectively. The gains resulted from repurchase by the Company of
its 6% Subordinated Convertible Debentures at less than par. There were no
repurchase of debentures by the Company in 1993. The current outstanding face
amount of debentures outstanding is $18,015,000.
INCOME TAXES
Provision (benefit) for income taxes was 39%, (51%), and 36% of pre-tax
earnings (loss) for 1995, 1994, and 1993 respectively. The rate increase in
1994's tax benefit results primarily from the closing of the Company's wholly-
owned subsidiary in France. In 1993, the Company adopted FASB 109 Accounting
for Income Taxes as described in footnote 1 of "Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements" in Part II of this report with the resulting tax effects shown as a
separate line item in the Consolidated Financial Statements of Operations.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Funds to support the Company's operations come from net cash provided by
operating activities, sale of marketable securities held for investment, and
proceeds from employee stock purchase and option plans. The Company also has
cash equivalents and short-term marketable securities which can be used as
needed.
During 1995, proceeds from the sale of CDRS provided $31,488,000, the sale
of VLSI marketable securities contributed $7,930,000, net cash from operating
activities provided $7,610,000, and employee stock purchases contributed
$2,295,000. The major use of cash in 1995 was for the purchase of capital
equipment for $5,846,000, the investment in Strata Inc. of $3,000,000, and the
repurchase of convertible debentures of $1,831,000. The net result was an
increase in cash and marketable securities to $91,741,000 at the end of 1995
from $51,810,000 in 1994. At the end of 1995, there were no material capital
commitments.
The Company believes that through internal cash generation, plus the cash
investments and marketable securities identified above, it has sufficient
resources to cover its cash needs during fiscal year 1996.
EFFECTS OF INFLATION
The effects of inflation were not considered material during 1995.
FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT FUTURE RESULTS
Evans & Sutherland's domestic and international businesses operate in
highly competitive markets. The business of the Company is subject to national
and worldwide economic and political influences such as recession, political
instability, the economic strength of governments, and rapid changes in
technology. The Company's operating results are dependent on its ability to
rapidly develop, manufacture, and market innovative products that meet customers
needs. Inherent in this process are a number of risks that the Company must
manage in order to achieve favorable operating results. The process of
developing new high technology products is complex and uncertain, requiring
innovative designs and features that anticipate customer needs and technological
trends. The products, once developed, must be manufactured and distributed in
sufficient volumes at acceptable costs to meet demand. Furthermore, portions of
the manufacturing operations are dependent on the ability of suppliers to
deliver components and subassemblies in time to meet critical manufacturing and
distribution schedules. Constraints in these supply lines may adversely affect
E&S's operating results until alternate sourcing can be developed.
This report contains both historical facts and forward-looking statements.
Any forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including but
not limited to risk of product demand, market acceptance, economic conditions,
competitive products and pricing, difficulties in product development,
commercialization, and technology, and other risks detailed in this filing.
Although the Company believes it has the product offerings and resources for
continuing success, future revenue and margin trends cannot be reliably
predicted. Factors external to the Company can result in volatility of the
Company's common stock price. Because of the foregoing factors, recent trends
should not be considered reliable indicators of future stock prices or financial
performance.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The following constitutes a list of Financial Statements included in Part II of
this report:
* Report of Management
* Independent Auditors' Report
* Consolidated Balance Sheets - December 29, 1995 and December 30, 1994.
* Consolidated Statements of Operations - Years ended December 29, 1995,
December 30, 1994, and December 31, 1993.
* Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - Years ended
December 29, 1995, December 30, 1994, and December 31, 1993.
* Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Years ended December 29, 1995,
December 30, 1994, and December 31, 1993.
* Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Years ended December
29, 1995, December 30, 1994, and December 31, 1993.
The following constitutes a list of Financial Statement Schedules included in
Part IV of this report:
* Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Schedules other than those listed above are omitted because of the absence
of conditions under which they are required or because the required information
is presented in the Financial Statements or notes thereto.
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REPORT OF MANAGEMENT
Responsibility for the integrity and objectivity of the financial
information presented in this report rests with the management of Evans &
Sutherland. The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles applied on a consistent
basis and, where necessary, include estimates based on management judgment.
Management also prepared other information in this report and is responsible for
its accuracy and consistency with the financial statements.
Evans & Sutherland has established and maintains an effective system of
internal accounting controls. The Company believes this system provides
reasonable assurance that transactions are executed in accordance with
management authorization in order to permit the financial statements to be
prepared with integrity and reliability and to safeguard, verify, and maintain
accountability of assets. In addition, Evans & Sutherland's business ethics
policy requires employees to maintain the highest level of ethical standards in
the conduct of the Company's business.
Evans & Sutherland's financial statements have been audited by KPMG Peat
Marwick LLP, independent public accountants. Management has made available all
the Company's financial records and related data to allow KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
to express an informed professional opinion in their accompanying report.
The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors is composed of the Chairman
of the Board and all outside directors and meets regularly with the independent
accountants, as well as with Evans & Sutherland management and internal
auditing, to review accounting, auditing, internal accounting control, and
financial reporting matters.
James R. Oyler John T. Lemley
President and Vice President and
Chief Executive Officer Chief Financial Officer
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Evans & Sutherland
Computer Corporation and subsidiaries as listed in the accompanying index. In
connection with our audits of the consolidated financial statements, we also
have audited the financial statement schedule as listed in the accompanying
index. These consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule
are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and financial
statement schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. 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 financial position of Evans &
Sutherland Computer Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 29, 1995 and
December 30, 1994, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for
each of the years in the three-year period ended December 29, 1995, in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Also in our opinion,
the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the
basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in
all material respects, the information set forth therein.
As discussed in note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the
Company changed its method of accounting for investments to adopt the provisions
of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 115, Accounting for
Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities effective January 1, 1994 and
the Company changed its method of accounting for income taxes in 1993 to adopt
the provisions of SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes.
KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
February 13, 1996
Salt Lake City, Utah
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EVANS & SUTHERLAND COMPUTER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 29, 1995 and December 30, 1994
(Dollars in Thousands Except Share Amounts)
Assets 1995 1994
- ---------------------------------------- ---------- ---------
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 5,023 $ 25,213
Marketable securities (note 2) 86,718 26,597
Receivables:
Trade accounts, less allowance for
doubtful receivables 25,625 20,724
of $172 in 1995 and $144 in 1994
Income taxes - 1,633
Interest 1,201 1,142
Employees and other 295 150
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Total receivables 27,121 23,649
Inventories (note 3) 18,981 23,033
Costs and estimated earnings in excess 15,052 20,573
of billings on uncompleted contracts
(note 4)
Deferred income taxes (note 9) 6,645 6,561
Prepaid expenses and deposits 1,464 1,425
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Total current assets 161,004 127,051
Property, plant, and equipment, at cost 106,147 107,625
(note 5)
Less accumulated depreciation and 65,292 62,802
amortization
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Net property, plant, and equipment 40,855 44,823
Investment securities (note 2) 7,437 7,277
Other assets, at cost, less accumulated
amortization of $1,503 in 1995 and 1,706 1,613
$1,157 in 1994
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$ 211,002 $ 180,764
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity 1995 1994
- ---------------------------------------- --------- ---------
Current liabilities:
Notes payable to banks (note 6) $ 3,773 $ 1,817
Accounts payable 2,804 2,401
Accrued expenses (note 7) 14,849 15,556
Customer deposits 5,436 9,182
Income taxes payable (note 9) 10,676 -
Billings in excess of cost and
estimated earnings on uncompleted
contracts (note 4) 5,055 2,024
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Total current liabilities 42,593 30,980
Long-term debt (note 8) 18,015 20,375
Deferred income taxes (note 9) 1,903 2,291
Stockholders' equity (notes 10 and 15):
Preferred stock, no par value. - -
Authorized 10,000,000 shares; no
shares issued and outstanding
Common stock, $.20 par value.
Authorized 30,000,000 shares; issued 1,743 1,710
and outstanding 8,715,320 shares in
1995 and 8,552,106 shares in 1994
Additional paid-in capital 5,112 2,850
Retained earnings 140,062 119,251
Net unrealized gain on marketable 1,694 2,847
securities
Cumulative translation adjustment (120) 460
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Total stockholders' equity 148,491 127,118
Commitments and contingencies (notes 11
and 17) --------- ---------
$ 211,002 $ 180,764
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EVANS & SUTHERLAND COMPUTER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Years ended December 29, 1995, December 30, 1994, and December 31, 1993
(In thousands except per share amounts)
1995 1994 1993
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Net sales (notes 12 and 13) $ 113,194 $ 113,090 $ 142,253
Cost of sales 62,768 60,626 65,678
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Gross profit 50,426 52,464 76,575
--------- --------- ---------
Expenses:
Marketing, general, and administrative 30,714 32,874 40,154
Research and development 19,406 27,890 31,757
Restructuring charge (note 18) - 8,212 7,900
Write-off of acquired research and 705 - -
development --------- --------- ---------
50,825 68,976 79,811
Gain from sale of CDRS (note 19) 23,506 - -
--------- --------- ---------
Operating earnings (loss) 23,107 (16,512) (3,236)
Other income (expense):
Interest income 4,752 2,710 2,738
Interest expense (1,477) (1,902) (2,613)
Gain on sale of marketable securities 7,126 4,009 6,238
(note 2)
Miscellaneous 72 311 (296)
--------- --------- ---------
Earnings (loss) before income
taxes, extraordinary gain,
and cumulative effect of
change in accounting
principle 33,580 (11,384) 2,831
Income tax expense (benefit) (note 9) 13,096 (5,825) 1,005
--------- --------- ---------
Earnings (loss) before
extraordinary gain and cumulative
effect of change in accounting
principle 20,484 (5,559) 1,826
Extraordinary gain from repurchase of
convertible debentures, net of income
taxes of $209 in 1995 and $1,115 in
1994 (note 8) 327 1,859 -
Cumulative effect of change in - - 2,267
accounting for income taxes (note 1)
--------- --------- ---------
Net earnings (loss) $ 20,811 $ (3,700) $ 4,093
========= ========= =========
Earnings (loss) per common share:
Before extraordinary gain and
cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle $ 2.37 $ (.65) $ .22
Extraordinary gain from repurchase of
convertible debentures .04 .22 -
Cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle - - .28
--------- --------- ---------
$ 2.41 $ (.43) $ .50
========= ========= =========
Fully-diluted earnings per share:
Before extraordinary gain and
cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle $ 2.28 $ - $ -
Extraordinary gain from repurchase of
convertible debentures .03 - -
$ 2.31 $ - $ -
========= ========= =========
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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EVANS & SUTHERLAND COMPUTER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Years ended December 29, 1995, December 30, 1994, and December 31, 1993
(Dollars in thousands)
1995 1994 1993
---------- ---------- ----------
Common stock:
Beginning of year $ 1,710 $ 1,671 $ 1,644
Par value of shares issued for cash
(181,734 shares in 1995, 199,581
shares in 1994, and 155,497 shares in
1993) 36 41 31
Par value of shares purchased and
retired (19,410 shares in 1995,
11,806 shares in 1994, and 22,240
shares in 1993) (3) (2) (4)
--------- --------- ---------
End of year 1,743 1,710 1,671
--------- --------- ---------
Additional paid-in capital:
Beginning of year 2,850 11,899 9,841
Proceeds in excess of par value of
shares issued for cash 2,504 3,273 2,385
Compensation expense on employee stock
purchase plan 74 83 101
Tax benefit from issuance of common
stock to employees - 217 -
Retirement of treasury stock (316) (243) (428)
Tripos spin off (note 19) - (12,379) -
--------- --------- ---------
End of year 5,112 2,850 11,899
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Retained earnings:
Beginning of year 119,251 122,951 118,858
Net earnings (loss) 20,811 (3,700) 4,093
--------- --------- ---------
End of year 140,062 119,251 122,951
--------- --------- ---------
Net unrealized gain on marketable
securities:
Beginning of year 2,847 - -
Effect of change in accounting for
marketable securities January 1, 1994
(note 1) - 6,838 -
Change in unrealized gain (1,153) (3,991) -
--------- --------- ---------
End of year 1,694 2,847 -
--------- --------- ---------
Cumulative translation adjustment:
Beginning of year 460 509 452
Translation adjustment (580) (49) 57
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End of year (120) 460 509
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Total stockholders' equity $ 148,491 $ 127,118 $ 137,030
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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EVANS & SUTHERLAND COMPUTER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Years ended December 29, 1995, December 30, 1994, and December 31, 1993
(In thousands)
1995 1994 1993
----------- ----------- -----------
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings (loss) $ 20,811 $ (3,700) $ 4,093
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings
(loss) to net cash provided by (used
in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization of plant
and equipment 8,741 10,280 13,344
Provision for write down of inventory 7,988 4,316 114
Gain on repurchase of convertible
debentures (536) (2,974) -
Gain on sale of CDRS (23,506) - -
Provision for warranty expense 470 348 1,121
Loss (gain) on disposal of fixed assets
and other assets (93) 69 101
Other amortization 1,209 424 1,094
Restructuring charge - 8,212 7,900
Gain on sale of marketable securities (7,126) (4,009) (6,238)
Other, net 158 99 287
Changes in operating assets and
liabilities net of effects of
purchase/sale of businesses:
Receivables (6,117) 7,426 17,197
Inventories (7,695) (772) (13,278)
Costs and estimated earnings in excess
of billings on uncompleted contracts,
net 8,530 (8,789) 8,685
Prepaid expenses and deposits, and
other assets (423) (241) (175)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (3,912) (10,713) (6,137)
Customer deposits (3,472) 691 6,954
Income taxes payable 12,169 (3,760) (4,463)
Deferred income taxes 414 (1,541) (2,507)
----------- ----------- -----------
Net cash provided by (used in)
operating activities 7,610 (4,634) 28,092
----------- ----------- -----------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of marketable securities and
short-term investments (145,047) 32,627 (24,756)
Tripos spin off - (8,485) -
Proceeds from sale of CDRS 31,488 - -
Proceeds from sale of marketable
securities and short-term investments 93,077 20,564 7,089
Investment in other long-term
investments (3,000) - (2,000)
Payment for acquisition, net of cash
acquired (93) (975) -
Increase in capitalized software,
intangible and other assets - (404) (1,159)
Capital expenditures (5,846) (6,417) (8,265)
Proceeds from disposal of fixed assets
and other assets - 61 182
---------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by
(used in) investing
activities (29,421) 36,971 (28,909)
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EVANS & SUTHERLAND COMPUTER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
Years ended December 29, 1995, December 30, 1994, and December 31, 1993
(In thousands)
1995 1994 1993
----------- ----------- -----------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments for repurchase of convertible
debentures $ (1,831) $ (13,748) $ -
Principal payments on long-term debt - - (1)
Net borrowings (payments) under notes
payable to banks 1,758 (1,142) 255
Net proceeds from issuance of common
stock 2,295 4,607 2,084
--------- --------- -------
Net cash provided by (used in)
financing activities 2,222 (10,283) 2,338
--------- --------- -------
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes
on cash (601) (91) 235
--------- --------- -------
Net change in cash and cash equivalents (20,190) 21,963 1,756
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
of year 25,213 3,250 1,494
--------- --------- -------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 5,023 $ 25,213 $ 3,250
========= ========= =======
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow
Information
- ----------------------------------------
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest $ 1,500 $ 2,225 $ 2,537
Income taxes 1,134 432 6,379
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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EVANS & SUTHERLAND COMPUTER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 29, 1995, December 30, 1994, and December 31, 1993
(Dollars in thousands except share and per share amounts)
(1) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
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(A) DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
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Evans & Sutherland Computer Corporation (the Company) designs,
develops, manufactures, and markets high-performance computer systems
for various applications with demanding graphics requirements. The
Company is a supplier of visual systems for flight training and
simulation, high-performance graphics accelerators to major
workstation manufacturers, and GL-based software development tools
used for advanced three-dimensional (3D) graphics applications on the
industry's leading workstation platforms. The Company's operations
consist of a single line of business.
The Company's fiscal year ends the last Friday in December. The fiscal
year ends for the years included in the accompanying consolidated
financial statements are the periods ended December 29, 1995, December
30, 1994, and December 31, 1993. Unless otherwise specified, all
references to a year are to the fiscal year ending in the year stated.
(B) PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
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The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the
Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant
intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in
consolidation.
(C) REVENUE RECOGNITION
-------------------
Net sales include revenue from system and software products, software
license rights, and service contracts. Product revenues are generally
recognized when the product is shipped and the Company has no
additional performance obligations.
Revenue from long-term contracts is recorded using the percentage-of-
completion method, determined by the units-delivered method, or when
there is significant nonrecurring engineering, the ratio of costs
incurred to management's estimate of total anticipated costs. If
estimated total costs on any contract indicate a loss, the Company
provides currently for the total anticipated loss on the contract.
Billings on uncompleted long-term contracts may be greater than or
less than incurred costs and estimated earnings and are recorded as an
asset or liability in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Software license fees are recognized when the product has been
delivered, provided that the Company has no additional performance
obligations. Revenues from service contracts are recognized ratably
over the related contract period.
(D) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
-------------------------
The Company considers all highly liquid financial instruments
purchased with an original maturity to the Company of three months or
less to be cash equivalents. Cash equivalents consist of debt
securities of $-0- and $21,997 at December 29, 1995 and December 31,
1994, respectively.
(E) INVENTORIES
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Raw materials and supplies inventories are stated at the lower of
weighted average cost or market. Work-in-process and finished goods
are stated on the basis of accumulated manufacturing costs, but not in
excess of market (net realizable value).
(F) PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT
------------------------------
Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation and
amortization are computed using the straight-line and double-declining
balance methods based on the estimated useful lives of the related
assets.
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EVANS & SUTHERLAND COMPUTER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(G) OTHER ASSETS
------------
Other assets include deferred bond offering costs and goodwill, and are
being amortized on the straight-line basis over the bond term, and five
years, respectively.
(H) SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT COSTS
--------------------------
Software development costs are capitalized from the date technological
feasibility is achieved, if material; capitalization is discontinued
when the product is available for general release to customers. Such
deferrable costs have not been material during the periods presented.
(I) MARKETABLE SECURITIES
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The Company adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 115, Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity
Securities (Statement 115) at January 1, 1994. Under Statement 115, the
Company classifies its debt and marketable equity securities as
available-for-sale.
Available-for-sale securities are recorded at fair value. Unrealized
holding gains and losses, net of the related tax effect, are excluded
from earnings and are reported as a separate component of stockholders'
equity until realized. A decline in the market value below cost that is
deemed other than temporary is charged to results of operations
resulting in the establishment of a new cost basis for the security.
Dividend income is recognized when earned. Realized gains and losses are
included in results of operations and are determined on the specific-
identification basis.
(J) WARRANTY RESERVE
----------------
The Company provides a warranty reserve for estimated future costs of
servicing products under warranty agreements extending for periods from
90 days to one year. Anticipated costs for product warranty are based
upon estimates derived from experience factors and are recorded at the
time of sale or over the contract period for long-term contracts.
(K) EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
-------------------------
Earnings (loss) per common share are computed based on the weighted
average number of shares outstanding during the year totaling 8,638,665,
8,519,990, and 8,256,331 shares for 1995, 1994, and 1993, respectively.
Fully diluted earnings per share reflect additional dilution related to
stock options and warrants using the market price at the end of the
period when higher than the average price for the period. Fully-diluted
earnings per share are based on 9,000,710 shares outstanding for 1995.
(L) INCOME TAXES
------------
Effective December 26, 1992, the Company adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes and reported
the cumulative effect of the change in the method of accounting for
income taxes in the 1993 consolidated statement of operations. Under the
asset and liability method of Statement 109, deferred tax assets and
liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable
to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of
existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and
operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to
taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are
expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets
and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the
period that includes the enactment date.
(M) FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION
----------------------------
The local foreign currency is the functional currency for the Company's
foreign subsidiaries. Assets and liabilities of foreign operations are
translated to U.S. dollars at the current exchange rates as of the
applicable balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at
the average exchange rates prevailing during the period. Adjustments
resulting from translation are reported as a separate component of
stockholders' equity.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(M) FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION (CONTINUED)
----------------------------
Certain transactions of the foreign subsidiaries are denominated in
currencies other than the functional currency, including transactions
with the parent company. Transaction gains and losses are included in
miscellaneous income (expense) for the period in which the transaction
occurs and amounted to net gains (losses) of $(53) in 1995, $266 in 1994,
and $(291) in 1993.
(N) ESTIMATES
---------
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities
and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the
financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
(O) RECLASSIFICATIONS
-----------------
Certain reclassifications have been made in the 1994 and 1993
consolidated financial statements to conform with classifications adopted
in 1995.
(2) MARKETABLE SECURITIES
---------------------
The amortized cost, gross unrealized holding gains, gross unrealized
holding losses, and fair value for securities by major security type and
class of security at 1995 and 1994, were as follows:
Gross Gross
unrealized unrealized
Amortized holding holding Fair
cost gains losses value
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------
Year ended 1995:
U.S. government securities:
Maturing in one year or less $ 17,734 $ 35 $ - $ 17,769
Maturing between one and three years 28,932 210 - 29,142
State and municipal securities:
Maturing in one year or less 1,005 1 - 1,006
Maturing between one and three years 28,194 85 8 28,271
Corporate debt securities - Maturing
between one and three years 5,418 34 - 5,452
Mortgage-backed securities -
maturing in one year or less 5,077 1 - 5,078
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------
$ 86,360 $ 366 $ 8 $ 86,718
========= ========== ========== =========
Year ended 1994:
U.S. government securities:
Maturing in one year or less $ 20,595 $ - $ - $ 20,595
Maturing between one and three
years 6,002 - - 6,002
--------- ---------- ---------- ---------
$ 26,597 $ - $ - $ 26,597
========= ========== ========== =========
Proceeds from sales of securities during 1995 and 1994 were $85,147 and
$16,062, respectively. Gross realized gains for 1995 and 1994 were $154 and $3
and gross realized losses for the same periods were $291 and $8, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(2) MARKETABLE SECURITIES (CONTINUED)
---------------------
Long-term investment securities are summarized as follows:
Gross Gross
unrealized unrealized
holding holding Market
Cost gains losses value
------- ---------- ---------- -------
Year ended 1995:
Marketable securities:
Iwerks Entertainment, Inc. $ 2,000 $ 345 $ 1,000 $ 1,345
Adobe Systems, Inc. 19 3,073 - 3,092
------- ------- ------- -------
2,019 3,418 1,000 4,437
Non-marketable securities:
Strata, Inc. 3,000 - - 3,000
------- ------- ------- -------
$ 5,019 $ 3,418 $ 1,000 $ 7,437
======= ======= ======= =======
Year ended 1994:
Iwerks Entertainment, Inc. $ 2,000 - 1,000 1,000
VLSI Technology, Inc. 667 4,127 - 4,794
Adobe Systems, Inc. 18 1,465 - 1,483
------- ------- ------- -------
$ 2,685 $ 5,592 $ 1,000 $ 7,277
======= ======= ======= =======
Proceeds from sales of long-term securities during 1995 and 1994 were $7,930
and $4,502, respectively. Gross realized gains for 1995 and 1994 were $7,263
and $4,014 and there were no gross realized losses for the same periods.
On August 10, 1995, the Company purchased 109,259 common shares of Strata,
Inc. (Strata) which represents less than 10% of the outstanding common shares.
The shares are not marketable and are stated at cost. Strata is a developer of
software tools for multimedia producers.
(3) INVENTORIES
-----------
Inventories are summarized as follows:
1995 1994
-------- --------
Raw materials and supplies $ 7,404 $ 10,498
Work-in-process 8,983 12,471
Finished goods 2,594 64
-------- --------
$ 18,981 $ 23,033
======== ========
Inventories totaling $10,767 were written off during 1995 of which $7,467 was
charged to cost of sales and $3,300 to the CDRS sale (note 19).
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(4) LONG-TERM CONTRACTS
-------------------
Comparative information with respect to uncompleted contracts follows:
1995 1994
--------- ---------
Accumulated costs and estimated $ 297,039 $ 262,503
earnings on uncompleted contracts
Less billings 287,042 243,954
--------- ---------
$ 9,997 $ 18,549
========= =========
Costs and estimated earnings in excess
of billings on uncompleted contracts $ 15,052 $ 20,573
Billings in excess of costs and
estimated earnings on uncompleted
contracts (5,055) (2,024)
--------- ---------
$ 9,997 $ 18,549
========= =========
(5) PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT
------------------------------
The cost and estimated useful lives of property, plant, and equipment are
summarized as follows:
Estimated
useful lives 1995 1994
------------- ---------- ----------
Land - $ 1,436 $ 1,436
Buildings and improvements 40 years 35,366 35,055
Machinery and equipment 3 to 8 years 66,427 68,273
Office furniture and equipment 8 years 1,849 2,173
Construction-in-process - 1,069 688
--------- ---------
$ 106,147 $ 107,625
========= =========
All buildings and improvements owned by the Company are constructed on land
leased from an unrelated third party. Such leases extend for a term of 40
years from 1986, with options to extend two of the leases for an additional
40 years and the remaining four leases for an additional 10 years. At the
end of the lease term, including any extension, the buildings and
improvements revert to the lessor.
(6) NOTES PAYABLE TO BANKS
----------------------
The following is a summary of notes payable to banks:
1995 1994
-------- --------
Balance at end of year $ 3,773 $ 1,817
Weighted average interest rate at end
of year 7.9% 8.9%
Maximum balance outstanding during the
year $ 6,180 $ 3,215
Average balance outstanding during the
year $ 4,390 $ 1,195
Weighted average interest rate during
the year 8.90% 9.77%
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(6) NOTES PAYABLE TO BANKS (CONTINUED)
----------------------
The average balance outstanding and weighted average interest rate are
computed based on the outstanding balances and interest rates at month-end
during each year.
The Company has unsecured revolving line of credit agreements with foreign
banks totaling $7,466 at December 29, 1995, of which approximately $3,693
was unused and available. The Company also has a $5,000 unsecured line of
credit with a U.S. bank for which $-0- and $350 were outstanding at
December 31, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
(7) ACCRUED EXPENSES
----------------
Accrued expenses consist of the following:
1995 1994
--------- --------
Pension plan obligation (note 14) $ 2,153 $ 2,998
Unused vacation 2,195 2,310
Restructuring (note 18) - 5,037
Provision for CDRS expenses (note 19) 2,414 -
Other 8,087 5,211
-------- --------
$ 14,849 $ 15,556
======== ========
(8) LONG-TERM DEBT
--------------
Long-term debt is comprised of six percent convertible subordinated
debentures due in 2012. The six percent convertible subordinated debentures
are convertible at the bondholders option at any time prior to maturity,
subject to adjustments in certain events. The debentures are redeemable at
the Company's option, in whole or in part, at declining redemption premiums
until March 1, 1997, and at par on and after such date. The Company is
required to provide a sinking fund balance of five percent of the
applicable principal amount of the debentures annually beginning March 1,
1998. The debentures are subordinated to all existing and future superior
indebtedness.
During 1995 and 1994, the Company repurchased $2,360 and $16,691,
respectively, of convertible debentures on the open market. These purchases
resulted in extraordinary gains of approximately $536 and $2,974,
respectively. These extraordinary gains are shown net of income taxes in
the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(9) INCOME TAXES
------------
Components of income tax expense (benefit) attributable to income (loss):
Share and
stock
option
Current Deferred benefit Total
--------- --------- --------- ----------
1995:
Federal $ 11,085 $ 202 $ - $ 11,287
State 1,654 31 - 1,685
Foreign 124 - - 124
--------- -------- -------- ---------
$ 12,863 $ 233 $ - $ 13,096
========= ======== ======== =========
1994:
Federal $ (4,505) $ (1,086) $ 188 $ (5,403)
State (636) (167) 29 (774)
Foreign 352 - - 352
--------- -------- -------- ---------
$ (4,789) $ (1,253) $ 217 $ (5,825)
========= ======== ======== =========
1993:
Federal $ 962 $ (209) $ - $ 753
State 145 (32) - 113
Foreign 139 - - 139
--------- -------- -------- ---------
$ 1,246 $ (241) $ - $ 1,005
========= ========= ===== =========
The actual tax expense differs from the tax expense (benefit) as computed by
applying the U.S. federal statutory tax rate of 35 percent for 1995, and 34
percent for 1994 and 1993, to earnings before income taxes as follows:
1995 1994 1993
-------- -------- --------
Tax at U.S. federal statutory rate $ 11,753 $ (3,871) $ 963
Research and development, and foreign
tax credits (124) (226) (160)
Foreign taxes 124 352 139
Losses (gains) of foreign subsidiaries 217 (1,461) 1,577
Federal and state refunds from prior
tax years - - (1,275)
Earnings of foreign sales corporation (344) (123) (343)
State taxes (net of federal income tax
benefit) 1,075 (511) 96
Other, net 395 15 8
-------- -------- --------
$ 13,096 $ (5,825) $ 1,005
======== ======== ========
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(9) INCOME TAXES (CONTINUED)
------------
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant
portions of the deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities at
December 29, 1995 and December 30, 1994, are presented below:
Domestic Foreign
-------------------- -----------------
1995 1994 1995 1994
--------- -------- ------ --------
Deferred tax assets:
Restructuring accrual $ 14 $ 1,889 $ - $ -
Warranty, vacation, and other accruals 3,347 1,083 - -
Inventory reserves and other
inventory-related temporary basis 2,381 2,527 - -
differences
Pension accrual 558 1,122 - -
Long-term contract related temporary
differences 824 490 - -
Net operating loss carryforwards from
acquired subsidiary, expiring 479 479 2,276 2,276
primarily in 2006
Other 330 188 - -
--------- -------- ------- --------
Total gross deferred tax assets 7,933 7,778 2,276 2,276
Less valuation allowance 520 520 2,276 2,276
--------- -------- ------- --------
Total deferred tax assets 7,413 7,258 - -
--------- -------- ------- --------
Deferred tax liabilities:
Plant and equipment, principally due to
differences in depreciation and
capitalized interest (1,549) (1,166) - -
Unrealized gain on marketable equity (1,041) (1,746) - -
securities
Other (81) (76) - -
--------- -------- ------- --------
Total gross deferred tax liabilities (2,671) (2,988) - -
--------- -------- ------- --------
Net deferred tax asset $ 4,742 $ 4,270 $ - $ -
========= ======== ======= ========
1995 1994
--------- --------
Net long-term deferred tax asset $ 6,645 6,561
Net long-term deferred tax liability (1,903) (2,291)
========= ========
Net deferred tax asset $ 4,742 4,270
========= ========
Management believes the existing net deductible temporary differences will
reverse during the periods in which the Company generates net taxable income.
The Company has a strong taxable earnings history. A valuation allowance is
provided when it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax
asset may not be realized. The Company has established a valuation allowance
primarily for net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards from an acquired
subsidiary and foreign subsidiaries as a result of the uncertainty of
realization.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(10) STOCK OPTION, PURCHASE, AND BONUS PLANS
---------------------------------------
Stock Option Plans - The Company has granted options to officers,
------------------
directors, and employees to acquire shares of the Company's common stock.
Substantially all options so granted provide for purchase prices equal to
the fair market value on the date of grant. During 1995, shareholders
authorized an additional 350,000 shares to be granted under the plans. In
addition, 180,000 authorized shares from the stock bonus plan were
transferred to the stock option plans and the stock bonus plan was
eliminated. A summary of activity follows:
Number of shares
(in thousands)
--------------------- Exercise
1995 1994 1993 price
------ ----- ------ ----------------
Options outstanding at
beginning of year 815 895 1,093 $12.22 to $19.94
Options granted 291 1,173 31 $12.22 to $20.50
----- ----- -----
1,106 2,068 1,124
----- ----- -----
Options exercised 139 173 115 $13.65 to $18.00
Options canceled or expired 125 1,080 114 $12.22 to $23.00
----- ----- -----
264 1,253 229
----- ----- -----
Options outstanding at end of
year 842 815 895 $12.22 to $20.50
===== ===== =====
Options exercisable at end of
year 312 333 754 $12.22 to $23.00
===== ===== =====
Under the terms of the stock option plans, 794,004 shares of common stock
were authorized and reserved for issuance, but were not granted at December
29, 1995.
Stock Purchase Plan - The Company has an employee stock purchase plan
-------------------
whereby qualified employees are allowed to purchase limited amounts of the
Company's common stock at 85 percent of the market value of the stock at
the time of the sale. A total of 500,000 shares are authorized under the
plan.
(11) LEASE COMMITMENTS
-----------------
The Company occupies real property and uses certain equipment under lease
arrangements, which are accounted for primarily as operating leases. A
summary of lease expense under such arrangements follows:
1995 1994 1993
----------- ----------- ---------
Real property $ 1,164 $ 1,433 $ 1,610
Equipment 606 464 539
---------- ---------- --------
Total lease expense $ 1,770 $ 1,897 $ 2,149
========== ========== ========
A summary of noncancelable long-term operating lease commitments follows:
Real
property Equipment Total
---------- ------------ --------
Fiscal year(s):
1996 $ 860 493 1,353
1997 844 445 1,289
1998 780 169 949
1999 682 125 807
2000 689 119 808
Thereafter 8,078 - 8,078
---------- ------------ --------
Total commitments $ 11,933 $ 1,351 $ 13,284
========== ============ ========
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(12) INDUSTRY SEGMENT AND FOREIGN OPERATIONS
---------------------------------------
A summary of operations by geographic area follows:
1995 1994 1993
--------- --------- ---------
Net sales:
U.S. operations $ 110,004 $ 107,477 $ 134,556
European operations 4,618 6,813 15,933
Eliminations (1,428) (1,200) (8,236)
--------- --------- ---------
Total net sales $ 113,194 $ 113,090 $ 142,253
========= ========= =========
Operating earnings (loss):
U.S. operations $ 25,866 $ (14,490) $ 550
European operations (2,953) (2,436) (3,984)
Eliminations 194 414 198
--------- --------- ---------
Total operating earnings (loss) $ 23,107 $ (16,512) $ (3,236)
========= ========= =========
Identifiable assets:
U.S. operations $ 94,233 $ 104,773 $ 121,705
European operations 3,483 3,694 11,182
Eliminations - (216) (564)
--------- --------- ---------
Total identifiable assets 97,716 108,251 132,323
Corporate assets 113,286 72,513 83,864
--------- --------- ---------
Total assets $ 211,002 $ 180,764 $ 216,187
========= ========= =========
Transfers between geographic areas are accounted for at market price, and
intercompany profit is eliminated in consolidation. Operating earnings (loss)
are total sales, less operating expenses. Identifiable assets are those assets
of the Company that are identified with the operations in each geographic area.
Corporate assets are principally cash, marketable securities, and long-term
investments.
(13) SALE TO FOREIGN AND MAJOR CUSTOMERS
-----------------------------------
A summary of sales to foreign and major customers follows:
1995 1994 1993
--------- --------- ---------
Sales to foreign end-users:
Europe (excluding Great Britain) $ 16,801 $ 18,499 $ 34,792
Pacific Rim 13,888 6,988 9,446
Great Britain 11,612 9,250 17,904
Rest of world 2,202 3,160 7,749
-------- -------- --------
Total $ 44,503 $ 37,897 $ 69,891
======== ======== ========
Major customers (10% or more of net
sales):
Loral Corporation $ 34,333 $ 25,677 $ 8,192
Thomson/Hughes training 10,724 13,899 20,984
U.S. government (certain of which
are also included with sales set
forth above) 54,684 51,397 47,143
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(14) EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
----------------------
Pension Plan (Plan) - The Company has a defined benefit pension plan
------------
covering substantially all employees who have attained age 21 with service
in excess of one year. Benefits at normal retirement age (65) are based
upon the employee's years of service and the employee's highest
compensation for any consecutive five of the last ten years of employment.
The Company's funding policy is to contribute annually the maximum amount
that can be deducted for federal income tax purposes.
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP) - Effective July 1, 1995,
---------------------------------------------
the Company introduced a non-qualified SERP which will be phased in over
three years. The SERP, which is unfunded, provides eligible executives
defined pension benefits, outside the Company's pension plan, based on
average earnings, years of service, and age at retirement.
Net annual Plan and SERP expense is summarized as follows:
1995
------------------
Plan SERP 1994 1993
--------- ------ --------- -----------
Benefits for services rendered during $ 1,594 $ 91 $ 2,549 $ 2,236
the year
Interest on projected benefit obligation 1,763 44 1,979 1,781
Actual return on plan assets (4,978) - 427 (3,175)
Net amortization and deferral 2,419 36 (2,790) 1,222
-------- ------ -------- -------
$ 798 $ 171 $ 2,165 $ 2,064
======== ====== ======== =======
The following assumptions were used in accounting for the pension plan
at the end of each year:
1995 1994 1993
------ ------ ------
Discount rates used in determining
benefit obligations 7.00% 8.50% 7.25%
Rates of increase in compensation levels 4.50 4.50 4.50
Expected long-term rate of return on 9.00 9.00 10.00
plan assets
Since the SERP was established on July 1, 1995, the discount rate used in
determining the 1995 expense was 7.0 percent.
The following summarizes the funded status and amounts recognized in the
Company's consolidated financial statements:
1995
---------------------
Plan SERP 1994
--------- --------- ----------
Actuarial present value of benefit
obligations:
Vested benefits $ (16,183) $ - $ (11,231)
Nonvested benefits (732) (900) (735)
--------- -------- ---------
Accumulated benefit obligation (16,915) (900) (11,966)
Effect of projected future salary
increases (12,548) (503) (8,801)
--------- -------- ---------
Projected benefit obligation (29,463) (1,403) (20,767)
Plan assets at fair value 29,174 - 24,619
--------- -------- ---------
Projected benefit obligation below (in
excess of) plan assets (289) (1,403) 3,852
Unrecognized net gain (1,657) 138 (6,858)
Unrecognized prior service cost (512) 1,094 (547)
Unrecognized net transition obligation 476 - 555
--------- -------- ---------
Accrued pension plan obligation $ (1,982) $ (171) $ (2,998)
========= ======== =========
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(14) EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS (CONTINUED)
----------------------
Deferred Savings Plan - The Company has a deferred savings plan which
---------------------
qualifies under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The plan
covers all employees of the Company who have at least one year of service
and who are age 18 or older. The Company makes matching contributions of 50
percent of each employee's contribution not to exceed six percent of the
employee's compensation. The Company's contributions to this plan for 1995,
1994, and 1993 were $836, $1,064, and $1,025, respectively.
Life Insurance - In 1995, the Company purchased company-owned life
--------------
insurance policies insuring the lives of certain active employees. The
policies accumulate asset values to meet future liabilities including the
payment of employee benefits such as supplemental retirement. At December
29, 1995, the investment in the policies included in other assets was $294
and net life insurance expense was $57.
(15) PREFERRED STOCK
---------------
The Company has both Class A and Class B Preferred Stock with 5,000,000
shares authorized for each class. The Company has reserved 300,000 shares
of the Class A Preferred Stock as Series A Junior Preferred Stock under a
shareholder rights plan. This preferred stock entitles holders to 100 votes
per share and to receive the greater of $2.00 per share or 100 times the
common dividend declared. Upon voluntary or involuntary liquidation,
dissolution, or winding up of the Company, holders of the preferred stock
would be entitled to be paid, to the extent assets are available for
distribution, an amount of $100 per share plus any accrued and unpaid
dividends before payment is made to common stockholders.
In connection with this preferred stock, the Company issued one warrant to
each common stockholder that would be exercisable contingent upon certain
conditions and would allow the holder to purchase 1/100th of a preferred
share per warrant. The warrants attached to the shares outstanding on
November 30, 1988 and to all new shares issued after that date; the
warrants outstanding at December 29, 1995 and December 30, 1994 are equal
to the shares outstanding of 8,715,320, and 8,552,106, respectively. At
December 29, 1995 and December 30, 1994, the warrants were not exercisable,
and no shares of preferred stock have been issued.
(16) DISCLOSURES ABOUT THE FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
---------------------------------------------------------
The carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, notes
payable to bank, accounts payable, and accrued expenses approximates fair
value because of their short maturity.
The fair value of the Company's long-term debt instruments ($16,214 at
December 29, 1995) is based on quoted market prices.
(17) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
-----------------------------
In the normal course of business, the Company has various legal claims and
other contingent matters, including items raised by government contracting
officers and auditors. Although the final outcome of such matters cannot be
predicted, the Company believes the ultimate disposition of these matters
will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated
financial condition, liquidity, or results of operations.
In September 1995, the Company reached a settlement agreement with Thomson
Training & Simulation (Thomson). Under the agreement, the Company received
$3,750 from lost revenues for breach of a working agreement by Thomson. The
settled agreement allows the Company and Thomson to pursue opportunities in
the civil pilot market on a nonexclusive basis. The amount paid to the
Company under this settlement is classified as sales in the Company's
consolidated statements of operations.
(18) RESTRUCTURING CHARGES
---------------------
In the fourth quarter of 1994, the Company incurred a restructuring charge
of $8,212. The restructuring was undertaken to remove the Company's
divisional structure, reengineer research and development, consolidate
manufacturing, finance, administration and field service operations, and to
modify product lines. This restructuring eliminated approximately 200 jobs
worldwide in the areas noted above or about 20 percent of the work force.
Amounts expended in 1995 approximated the December 30, 1994 accrual
balance.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(18) RESTRUCTURING CHARGES (CONTINUED)
---------------------
In the fourth quarter of 1993, the Company incurred a restructuring charge
of $7,900. The restructuring was undertaken to better serve the Company's
changing markets and to more appropriately focus its resources on
profitable opportunities. This restructuring eliminated approximately 170
jobs worldwide or about 13 percent of the work force. Amounts expended in
1994 approximated the December 31, 1993 accrual balance.
(19) BUSINESSES SOLD, ACQUIRED, AND SPIN-OFF
---------------------------------------
On April 12, 1995, the Company sold CDRS to Parametric Technology
Corporation (PTC), a Massachusetts Corporation. The proceeds from the sale
net of direct expenses of $1,591 was approximately $31,488 resulting in a
gain of $23,506 summarized as follows:
Proceeds $ 31,488
Assets and liabilities sold:
Accounts receivable $ (961)
Inventory (466)
Net property, plant, and equipment (1,228)
Liabilities 387 (2,268)
--------
Provision for expenses (2,414)
Write-off of inventory (3,300)
--------
$ 23,506
========
On October 3, 1995 and on November 21, 1994, the Company acquired all of
the outstanding common stock of Xionix Simulation, Inc. (Xionix) and
Portable Graphics, Inc. (PGI) for $1,080 and $1,300, respectively. Xionix
manufactures low-cost flight-system trainers and PGI is involved in
software development. These business combinations were accounted for under
the purchase method of accounting. Accordingly, the purchase price was
allocated to assets and liabilities based on their estimated fair values as
of the date of acquisition. Operations of Xionix and PGI are included in
the accompanying consolidated financial statements from the date of
acquisition, and are not material in relation to the Company's consolidated
financial statements; pro forma financial information has therefore not
been presented. The Company allocated $705 of the Xionix purchase price to
in process research and development which has no alternative future use and
this amount was written off during 1995.
Effective June 1, 1994 the Company's stockholders received a special
dividend in the form of a spin-off of Tripos, Inc. (Tripos), a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company at the time. Stockholders received one share of
Tripos common stock for every three shares of E&S common stock held on May
25, 1994, the record date of the spin-off.
(20) ACCOUNTING STANDARDS ISSUED NOT YET ADOPTED
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In October 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement
of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, Accounting for Stock Based
Compensation (FASB 123). The Company is required to adopt the provisions of
this statement for years beginning after December 15, 1995. This statement
encourages all entities to adopt a fair value based method of accounting
for employee stock options or similar equity instruments. However, it also
allows an entity to continue to measure compensation cost for those plans
using the intrinsic-value method of accounting prescribed by APB opinion
No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees (APB 25). Entities
electing to remain with the accounting in APB 25 must make pro forma
disclosures of net income and earnings per share as if the fair value based
method of accounting defined in this statement had been applied. It is
currently anticipated that the Company will continue to account for
employee stock options or similar equity instruments in accordance with APB
25 and provide the disclosures required by FASB 123.
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ITEM 9. DISAGREEMENTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
"None"
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FORM 10-K
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY
Information regarding directors of the Company is incorporated by reference
from "Election of Directors" in the 1995 Proxy Statement to be delivered to
shareholders in connection with the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on
May 16, 1996.
Information concerning current executive officers of the Company is
incorporated by reference to the section in Part I hereof found under the
caption "Executive Officers of the Registrant".
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Information regarding this item is incorporated by reference from
"Executive Compensation" in the 1995 Proxy Statement to be delivered to
shareholders in connection with the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on
May 16, 1996.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS
AND MANAGEMENT
Information regarding this item is incorporated by reference from "Security
Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management" in the 1995 Proxy
Statement to be delivered to shareholders in connection with the Annual Meeting
of Shareholders to be held on May 16, 1996.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Information regarding this item is incorporated by reference from
"Executive Compensation - Summary Compensation Table", "Report of the
Compensation and Stock Options Committee of the Board of Directors", and
"Termination of Employment and Change of Control Arrangements", in the 1995
Proxy Statement to be delivered to shareholders in connection with the Annual
Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 16, 1996.
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FORM 10-K
PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND
REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
The following constitutes a list of Financial Statements, Financial
Statement Schedules, and Exhibits required to be included in this report:
1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - INCLUDED IN PART II, ITEM 8 OF THIS REPORT:
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Report of Management
Report of Independent Auditors
Consolidated Balance Sheets - December 29, 1995 and December 30, 1994.
Consolidated Statements of Operations - Years ended December 29, 1995,
December 30, 1994, and December 31, 1993.
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - Years ended December 29,
1995, December 30, 1994, and December 31, 1993.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Years ended December 29, 1995,
December 30, 1994, and December 31, 1993.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements - Years ended December 29, 1995,
December 30, 1994, and December 31, 1993.
2. FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES - INCLUDED IN PART IV OF THIS REPORT:
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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Schedules other than those listed above are omitted because of the absence
of conditions under which they are required or because the required
information is presented in the Financial Statements or notes thereto.
3. EXHIBITS
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3.1 Articles of Incorporation, as amended, filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 25, 1987, and incorporated herein by this reference.
Amendments to Articles of Incorporation filed as Exhibit 3.1.1 to the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 30, 1988, and incorporated herein by this reference.
3.2 By-laws, as amended, filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 25, 1987, and
incorporated herein by this reference.
10.1 1985 Stock Option Plan, filed as Exhibit 1 to the Company's Post-
effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on Form S-8, SEC
File No. 2-76027, and incorporated herein by this reference.
10.2 1989 Stock Option Plan for Non-employee Directors, filed as Exhibit
10.5 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 29, 1989, and incorporated herein by this reference.
10.3 The Company's 1981 Executive Stock Bonus Plan, filed as Exhibit 10.11
to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 1982, and incorporated herein by this reference.
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ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES,
AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (CONTINUED)
3. EXHIBITS (CONTINUED)
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10.4 The Company's 1991 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, filed as Exhibit
4.1 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-8, SEC File
No. 33-39632, and incorporated herein by this reference.
10.5 Transition Employment and Separation Agreement dated January 19,
1994, between the Company and Mr. Richard F. Leahy, filed as Exhibit
10.7 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended December 26, 1994, and incorporated herein by this reference.
10.6 Terms of Employment Agreement dated June 23, 1994, between the
Company and Mr. Steven C. Eror, filed as Exhibit 10.8 to the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 26, 1994, and incorporated herein by this reference.
10.7 Employment Agreement dated November 17, 1994, between the Company
and Mr. Gary E. Meredith, filed as Exhibit 10.9 to the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 26,
1994, and incorporated herein by this reference.
10.8 Employment Agreement dated November 29, 1994, between the Company
and Mr. James R. Oyler, filed as Exhibit 10.10 to the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 26,
1994, and incorporated herein by this reference.
10.9 Release and Separation Agreement dated January 6, 1995, between the
Company and Mr. Robert A. Schumacker, filed as Exhibit 10.11 to the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 26, 1994, and incorporated herein by this reference.
10.10 Mutual Release and Separation Agreement dated January 27, 1995,
between the Company and Mr. Rodney S. Rougelot, filed as Exhibit
10.12 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal
year ended December 26, 1994, and incorporated herein by this
reference.
10.11 The Company's 1995 Long-Term Incentive Equity Plan.
10.12 Asset Purchase Agreement dated March 1, 1995, between the Company
and Parametric Technology Corporation as to E&S' divestiture of its
Design Software group (CDRS).
10.13 Settlement Agreement dated September 13, 1995, between the Company,
Thomson Training and Simulation Limited, and Hughes Aircraft
Company.
10.14 The Company's Executive Savings Plan.
10.15 The Company's Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (SERP).
23.1 Consent of Independent Accountants.
24.1 Powers of Attorney for Messrs. Stewart Carrell, Henry N.
Christiansen, Peter O. Crisp, John T. Lemley, Gary E. Meredith,
James R. Oyler, Ivan E. Sutherland, and John E. Warnock.
No reports on Form 8-K were filed during the fourth quarter of the
year ended December 29, 1995.
TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS FORM 10-K
DIGISTAR II and Virtual Glider are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Evans & Sutherland Computer Corporation. CDRS is a registered trademark of
Tripos, Inc. All other products or services mentioned in this Form 10-K are
identified by the trademarks or service marks of their respective companies or
organizations.
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Schedule II
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EVANS & SUTHERLAND COMPUTER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
Years ended December 29, 1995, December 30, 1994, and December 31, 1993
(In thousands)
Balance at Additions Receivables
beginning charged to cost charged against Balance at end
Allowance for doubtful receivables of year and expenses allowance of year
- ---------------------------------- ----------- --------------- --------------- --------------
Year ended December 29, 1995 $ 144 $ 158 $ 130 $ 172
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Year ended December 30, 1994 $ 406 $ 99 $ 361 $ 144
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Year ended December 31, 1993 $ 223 $ 287 $ 104 $ 406
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Balance at Additions Receivables
beginning charged to cost charged against Balance at end
Warranty reserve of year and expenses allowance of year
- ---------------- ----------- --------------- --------------- --------------
Year ended December 29, 1995 $ 876 $ 470 $ 498 $ 848
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Year ended December 30, 1994 $ 1,600 $ 348 $ 1,072 $ 876
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Year ended December 31, 1993 $ 1,539 $ 1,120 $ 1,059 $ 1,600
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Balance at
beginning Additions and Charges against Balance at
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance of year adjustments allowance end of year
- ---------------- ----------- --------------- --------------- --------------
Year ended December 29, 1995 Domestic $ 520 $ - $ - $ 520
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Foreign $ 2,276 $ - $ - $ 2,276
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Year ended December 30, 1994 Domestic $ 560 $ (40) $ - $ 520
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Foreign $ 1,802 $ 474 $ - $ 2,276
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Year ended December 31, 1993 Domestic $ 560 $ - $ - $ 560
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Foreign $ 1,802 $ - $ - $ 1,802
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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.
EVANS & SUTHERLAND COMPUTER CORPORATION
March 28, 1996 By: /s/ JAMES R. OYLER
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JAMES R. OYLER, PRESIDENT
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934,
this report signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant
and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
/s/ STEWARD CARRELL * Chairman of the March 28, 1996
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STEWART CARRELL Board of Directors
/s/ JAMES R. OYLER Director and President March 28, 1996
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JAMES R. OYLER (Chief Executive Officer)
/s/ JOHN T. LEMLEY Vice President and Chief March 28, 1996
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JOHN T. LEMLEY Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)
/s/ HENRY N. CHRISTIANSEN * Director March 28, 1996
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HENRY N. CHRISTIANSEN
/s/ PETER O. CRISP * Director March 28, 1996
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PETER O. CRISP
/s/ IVAN E. SUTHERLAND * Director March 28, 1996
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IVAN E. SUTHERLAND
/s/ JOHN E. WARNOCK * Director March 28, 1996
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JOHN E. WARNOCK
By: /s/ GARY E. MEREDITH * March 28, 1996
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GARY E. MEREDITH
Attorney-in-Fact
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