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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 EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JULY 31, 2002
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 0-20008
FORGENT NETWORKS, INC.(f.k.a. VTEL Corporation)
A DELAWARE CORPORATION IRS EMPLOYER ID NO. 74-2415696
108 WILD BASIN ROAD
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78746
(512) 437-2700
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT:
NONE
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Common Stock
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 filings pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein and will not be contained, to the
best of the registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K, or any
amendment to this Form 10-K. [ ]
The aggregate market value of 20,044,754 shares of the registrant's Common
Stock held by nonaffiliates on October 21, 2002 was approximately $32,873,397.
For purposes of this computation all officers, directors and 5% beneficial
owners of the registrant are deemed to be affiliates. Such determination should
not be deemed an admission that such officers, directors and beneficial owners
are, in fact, affiliates of the registrant.
At October 21, 2002 there were 24,568,643 shares of the registrant's Common
Stock, $.01 par value, issued and outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the definitive Proxy Statement to be delivered to stockholders
in connection with the 2002 Annual Meeting are incorporated by reference into
Part III.
GENERAL
Forgent Networks, Inc. ("Forgent" or "Company") is an enterprise software
and services provider that enables organizations to collaborate effectively and
efficiently. The Company has three business lines - enterprise software and
services, intellectual property licensing, and legacy services. Forgent's Video
Network Platform ("VNP") is a leading network management software that improves
quality of service and cost of ownership in multi-vendor and multi-protocol
environments. Combining VNP with the newly acquired Global Scheduling System
("GSS"), a state-of-the-art web-based scheduling application, VideoWorks is a
powerful self-contained package for managing videoconferencing. Forgent's
intellectual property licensing business is derived from the Company's Patent
Licensing Program. As a vendor-neutral service provider, the Company's legacy
services continue to offer customers maintenance and technical support on
thousands of devices and endpoints, hardware units through which a video call is
placed, as well as installation and other related services.
The Company was founded in 1985 as an early pioneer of the videoconferencing
equipment industry with the innovation of utilizing an open PC architecture for
videoconferencing endpoints with a platform that allowed using a broad range of
PC applications, as well as simultaneous access to the Internet. The Company
manufactured and installed videoconferencing endpoints worldwide and continues
to provide service for thousands of these endpoints, as well as other endpoints,
under maintenance agreements through its legacy services business. The Company
consummated the sale of its manufacturing products business on January 23, 2002,
shifting its focus from hardware manufacturing to enterprise software and
services. The Company also changed its name from VTEL Corporation to Forgent
Networks, Inc. in January 2002.
During fiscal 2002, the Company has transitioned itself from a
videoconferencing hardware manufacturer and hardware-related services provider
to an enterprise software and services provider. As the Company has evolved, it
has focused its efforts on managing the collaboration environment, particularly
video. Forgent started with a focus on videoconferencing and addressed the many
problems that have plagued the industry in terms of usability and manageability.
Based on its heritage and expertise, the Company is exploring the viability of
managing other types of collaboration media. Examples include web and audio
conferencing, which are challenged by the same technical issues and lack of
standards prevalent in the videoconferencing industry. With its refocused
efforts and resources, Forgent believes it is poised to provide the greatest
opportunity for long-term success for the Company and its shareholders.
INDUSTRY BACKGROUND
Videoconferencing was born out of the need to communicate and collaborate,
and while that is still an essential driver of this technology, the use of all
types of real-time media to ease and enhance collaboration is becoming
increasingly widespread. The increased use of a variety of electronic and
web-based technologies is also being driven by the current economic climate,
which is forcing companies to dramatically reduce travel and other expenses.
Over the past several years an array of products and services have entered the
market that allow for collaboration among workers regardless of geographical
location. Forgent's experience in delivering video network management software,
services and solutions positions the Company to address the requirements of this
evolving market.
Videoconferencing, which became commercially viable in the early 1980's, has
a wide range of uses including business and professional meetings, education and
training classes, and technical and medical consultations. The technology is
used to reduce operating costs, improve customer service, reduce cycle times,
and improve intra- or inter-company communications.
Videoconferencing endpoints are available as room or group videoconferencing
products, or set-top products. As broadband-based networks became more widely
available, the demand for set-top or appliance type products increased and price
points decreased, thereby encouraging the proliferation of video throughout the
enterprise and down to the desktop. In addition, the composition of video
networks evolved from single vendor endpoints to multi-vendor, multi-protocol
endpoints and devices, and from pure ISDN to mixed ISDN and Internet Protocol
("IP") environments.
Key drivers of the videoconferencing industry and, more broadly,
collaboration in general, have been social, economic, and technological in
nature. As video networks have grown in complexity, customers needed an
efficient and effective way to manage, monitor and control video networks from a
single console. Leveraging its expertise in video communications, Forgent
recognized the need for new management tools to address the problems that
plagued videoconferencing to date such as manageability, reliability and ease of
use.
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After months of research, end user surveys and market assessment, in the
second fiscal quarter of 2002, Forgent launched Video Network Platform ("VNP"),
a video network management software product that delivers a robust set of
features and capabilities for managing multi-protocol, multi-vendor video
networks, commonly referred to as heterogeneous environments. Unlike other
solutions from traditional device manufacturers that are based on proprietary
protocols and therefore focused on managing only the device, VNP focuses on
managing complex heterogeneous environments from the network out and overcomes
the ease-of-use, reliability and manageability problems of heterogeneous video
networks. Understanding that the video network world was moving from unmanaged
isolated devices in an unconnected world to a world of connected, monitored,
scheduled and managed network of devices, Forgent emulated the PC market, and
developed a standards-based solution that enables administrators to monitor and
manage all video devices on the network. VNP's ability to centralize management
of the video network greatly reduces administrative costs of running the video
network. In addition, VNP's ability to report on all videoconferencing activity
provides users the ability to demonstrate return on investment of the
videoconferencing network.
According to a June 2002 Frost and Sullivan industry analyst report on the
video network management market, this industry is expected to show healthy
growth rates due to the untapped demand for solutions that enhance the ease of
use and manageability of videoconferencing. According to the report, the
compound annual growth rate from 2001 to 2008 for the video network management
market is forecasted to be 48.6 percent.
As videoconferencing becomes increasingly widespread and users begin to rely
more heavily on the technology, enterprise resources may become more constrained
and the need for higher reliability and more cost effective solutions will
become even greater. As is happening today in the industry, enterprises are
looking to consolidate rich media traffic, such as video, onto their IP networks
to save costs and increase efficiency. This drive to consolidate data and other
traffic onto one network will, in turn, drive the need for tools to manage the
non-data traffic on these networks.
In addition to the network management platform, scheduling is a critical
component of an enterprise software solution that facilitates collaboration.
Businesses, government and educational institutions have begun to recognize the
need to schedule capital resources such as videoconferencing events and meeting
rooms. To address those requirements, organizations have begun to create their
own homegrown systems, adapt existing software applications to schedule rooms
and equipment, or purchase stand-alone scheduling software applications.
Appreciating the industry's need for scheduling software that provides increased
levels of flexibility, robustness, and functionality for increasingly complex
meeting environments due to the exponential growth of collaboration media,
Forgent's Global Scheduling System ("GSS"), a web-based scheduling application,
schedules rooms and all associated services such as equipment, technician
support and catering. This robust capability augments existing scheduling
applications such as Microsoft Outlook and Lotus Notes that are designed
primarily to schedule people, as opposed to room and services schedulers. GSS
streamlines conference scheduling, reduces conflicts associated with complex
meetings and empowers users to schedule meetings without involving support
queries.
CORPORATE STRATEGY
Forgent's focus is on providing software and services that enable
enterprises to collaborate effectively and efficiently. The Company's enterprise
software products manage collaboration such that people can work together and
drive to decisions faster with increased efficiency. Forgent's award-winning
software and services help organizations manage the essential elements of
collaboration - people, resources and technology - to maximize productivity.
Forgent has emerged as a leading provider of a scheduling application and a
network management platform, and plans to continue to enhance these products to
extend its offerings beyond videoconferencing to include the management of other
key collaboration media. As the Company evolves and enhances its product
offerings, it will continue to adhere to the following strategies:
o develop standards-based management tools that will allow effective and
efficient collaboration to occur, regardless of the hardware or software
brands that comprise the environment
o support ISDN and IP-based networks, as well as the transition from ISDN
to IP-based networks
o develop industry-leading technology that makes collaboration work
o design software solutions that promote the ease of use, manageability
and reliability of collaboration
o support heterogeneous environments and alleviate the complexity
associated with them
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o design increasing levels of automation into Forgent's software solutions
o partner with leading software providers to offer best-of-breed solutions
Forgent's initial foray into the enterprise software space has focused on
the collaboration media of videoconferencing. This starting point was driven by
the needs of the industry to have videoconferencing be more manageable, reliable
and easier to use. Forgent intends to expand this strategy beyond
videoconferencing into other collaboration media with the same goals in mind --
to make the user's experience seamless in terms of organizing and scheduling the
meeting, regardless of media involved, and to make the manageability of the
meeting as simple and efficient as possible for those responsible for
maintaining the technologies.
Forgent also intends to continue efforts to grow its network consulting and
software integration services. The Network Consulting Services include a wide
range of planning activities, deployment services and post installation support
from the Company's H.320 and H.323 videoconferencing experts who provide
customers with operational, tactical and strategic options with their video
networks. Forgent has developed its Software Deployment and Integration Services
offering to assist customers who have licensed Forgent's software products, and
need assistance installing and fully deploying their solutions.
In addition, Forgent intends to continue efforts to drive revenue from its
new intellectual property licensing business and its legacy services business as
means to funding the software core business. Today, the Company's legacy service
group supports thousands of customers worldwide and will continue to offer
services such as total call management, 24x7 hotline support, emergency on-site
support, and resident engineering services. While Forgent plans to continue
actively pursuing new support and maintenance contracts for hardware products,
primarily non-VTEL endpoints, the Company does expect to see continued decline
in revenue from this line of business but anticipates replacing it over time
with increased revenue from its other activities.
The Company intends to also continue its efforts to generate revenue from
its world class interoperability testing lab, which allows for real-world
testing of video networking technology, regardless of brand. Forgent is the
independent verification testing center for the Cisco Architecture for Voice and
Video Integrated Data ("AVVID") Partner Program. The Company is authorized to
perform compliance testing for IP videoconferencing clients and provide the
testing services to verify that videoconferencing products meet the criteria of
the program. Companies that want to be AVVID certified must come through
Forgent's interoperability testing lab to gain that certification. Forgent plans
to continue expanding testing for Cisco and other customers, and extend the type
of testing that is performed.
Forgent believes its in-depth and broad-scoped experience in providing
enterprise software and services for specific customer needs makes the Company
positioned to addressing the past limitations with videoconferencing in order to
generate new sources of revenue and provide increased growth in shareholder
value. However, there can be no assurances that Forgent's strategy will be
successful. Furthermore, if this strategy is successful, it is likely that other
companies will attempt to duplicate this business model.
ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE & SERVICES
With more than 20 years of expertise in the videoconferencing industry,
Forgent was able to leverage its rich history to develop the industry's first
multi-vendor, multi-protocol video network management platform - Video Network
Platform ("VNP") - which was successfully launched in December 2001. Ensuring
interoperability, the VNP software monitors and manages video and network
devices from multiple vendors through a Common Operating Environment, and
overcomes the ease-of-use, reliability and manageability problems that have
plagued videoconferencing. Its intuitive graphical uses interface enables call
administrators to easily configure scheduled or ad-hoc point-to-point or
multi-point calls, as well as constantly manage companies' video devices,
including LAN/WAN connected video endpoints, multiple control units,
gatekeepers, gateways, and other network devices through customized views to
provide real-time quality of service measurements. VNP further enhances the
quality of service via real-time notifications and diagnostics of faults, events
and network alarms to alert network administrators before critical problems
impact users and via Call Detail Reports that accurately report on all call
activity, thus reducing downtime and improving response time. By centralizing
and automating the management of thousands of devices across disparate
technologies, vendors, and locations, VNP allows companies to cost-effectively
scale their video network to any size environment.
Also in the fall of 2001, the Company formed a technology partnership with
Global Scheduling Solutions, Inc., a provider of enterprise conference room
scheduling and resource management solutions. The purpose of the technology
partnership was to integrate VNP with Global Scheduling Solutions, Inc.'s
flagship product, Global Scheduling System ("GSS"), a leading scheduling
software product, to provide customers with a robust tool to schedule and manage
video communications. Global Scheduling Solutions, Inc. and Forgent continued to
build on that relationship and solution. After several months of successful
co-marketing and joint sales activities, market acceptance of the integrated
solution, and joint product development, Forgent acquired certain assets and
liabilities of Global Scheduling Solutions, Inc., including GSS, in June 2002.
GSS is a web-based scheduling application designed for organizations needing to
manage large-scale meeting environments effectively and efficiently. The
acquisition enabled Forgent to expand its market presence beyond video network
management and into the realm of broader conference management.
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The Company continued to enhance the integration between the products and
built on VNP's management strengths and GSS's scheduling capabilities to deliver
an additional, powerful product - VideoWorks, a complete turnkey videoconference
scheduling, automation and management solution, to the market in June 2002.
VideoWorks allows a user to schedule a highly complex multi-participant,
multi-timezone videoconference that is automatically resource validated,
autoconfigured and automatically launched on time and with quality, thus
eliminating the need for administrative oversight of the videoconference. By
combining the power of GSS, which allows corporations to schedule conflict-free
meetings, along with VNP, which configures and launches conferences
automatically, VideoWorks saves a corporation valuable time and money by
maximizing uptime and avoiding the costs of manually conducting and managing
meetings and videoconferences. In recognition of this technological leadership,
Forgent was awarded the Frost & Sullivan Market Engineering Award for Technology
Innovation in June 2002 for its successful development and introduction of new
technology through well-designed products that provide significant performance
contributions to the industry.
Forgent also provides network consulting, software installation, training
and comprehensive related services to support its software products through-out
the planning, preparation, configuration and deployment processes. Helping
companies meet the challenges of deploying new technologies across the
enterprise, the Company's Network Consulting and Integration Services offer
expert assistance in evaluating current and evolving video network requirements
including baseline audits, preparation of capacity plans, development of
time-saving migration and implementation plans, and customized integration of
Forgent's software with existing third-party applications or with customers'
proprietary in-house applications. In terms of assisting customers with
deployment of new technologies, Forgent's experienced engineers work
side-by-side with customers in the Company's interoperability labs to conduct
hands-on extensive testing of their networks to reproduce and resolve problems
and to assure all devices work flawlessly together once deployment occurs. For
customers who have selected VNP, GSS, or VideoWorks, Forgent's Software
Deployment Services provide dedicated engineers to oversee and manage the
installation, configuration, and roll-out to assure the application is up and
running optimally to maximize the customer's return on their investment.
With the introduction of its enterprise software and related services,
Forgent is providing enterprise software products designed with the goal of
transforming the videoconferencing industry from one proliferated with limiting
proprietary architectures to one that offers functionality across multiple
vendors and protocols for the end users. As the creator of a complete turnkey
videoconferencing network management and scheduling solution, an authorized
provider of multiple brand-name hardware equipment, and the largest and most
experienced independent service provider in the video industry, Forgent is able
to deliver one-stop videoconferencing solutions.
Forgent began its video network software and services business in fiscal
2002, and revenues to date are $2.2 million. While management believes it has
made substantial progress to date in introducing its software products and
services, the Company's results to date have been limited, and there can be no
assurance that Forgent will be successful in building a business around its
video network software and services. The Company has devoted significant
resources and infrastructure to support the development of this line of
business. These costs will be incurred, regardless of whether the software
products and services are accepted in the market place. If these software
products and services are not accepted as anticipated, the Company's results
from operations will be adversely affected.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LICENSING
The Company's Patent Licensing Program is currently focused on generating
license revenues relating to the Company's data compression technology embodied
in U.S. Patent No. 4,698,672 and its foreign counterparts. Manufacturers in
various industries use still-compression technology in their products, including
digital cameras, printers, scanners, and wireless devices, as well as new
emerging products such as new cell phones and wireless sharing networks. Since
the end of fiscal 2002, Forgent has entered into additional licenses and the
Company is continuing to actively seek licenses with other users of its
technology. Forgent's licensing program involves risks inherent in technology
licensing, including risks of protracted delays, possible legal challenges that
would lead to disruption or curtailment of the licensing program, increasing
expenditures associated with pursuit of the program, and other risks that could
adversely affect the Company's licensing program. Additionally, the U.S. patent
which has generated the licensing revenues expires in October 2006 and its
foreign counterparts expire in September 2007. Thus, there can be no assurance
that the Company will be able to continue to effectively license its technology
to others.
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LEGACY SERVICES
With years of planning, deployment, and problem-resolution experience across
a vast array of video equipment, topologies, and applications, Forgent offers
service programs to companies that deploy video networks. Forgent helps
companies maximize their video communications investment through maintenance,
installation, technical support, and resident engineer services.
Traditionally, service has been viewed as a break-fix situation in which
companies only fix that which is broken. However, Forgent takes a much more
proactive and comprehensive approach to the service equation. Its comprehensive
after-market support programs provide varying levels of support to meet
companies' specific needs to keep their video networks up and running. The
Company currently provides consistent and seamless delivery of services that
support thousands of endpoints around the world under maintenance agreements.
These endpoints include current VTEL products, legacy products, network products
for which the Company acted as a reseller and a growing base of third-party
products. Through service and maintenance offerings, Forgent augments its
experience and knowledge of the multiple endpoints available within the
industry, thus reinforcing the Company as the industry expert in visual
communication solutions.
In addition to installation and maintenance services, Forgent's commitment
to supporting its customers with all of their technical support regardless of
the customers' locations is evidenced by several other services. The Company's
Technical Assistance Center ("TAC") operates on a 24x7 basis and can quickly and
efficiently tackle a wide range of technical support situations. Or customers
can take advantage of Forgent's Total Call Management, which gives customers a
single point of contact for all of their video needs. For more substantive
technical support, customers may outsource their technical video support to
Forgent through its Resident Engineer Services which provides a Forgent engineer
on-site who can provide emergency on-site support for repairs, preventative
maintenance, ongoing equipment evaluations and upgrades, and other required
technical assistance. Additionally, Forgent has two exclusive interoperability
labs that allow for real-world testing of video networking technology,
regardless of brand, from personal and group communications products to
peripheral components and network technology. In these labs, Forgent provides
its customers the means to ensure that the products and components work, and
more importantly, that they work together - before they buy - in order to
receive the full value of their video network investments.
In the past, the service group has successfully integrated systems into
boardrooms and auditoriums for Forgent's corporate customers as well as
classrooms in primary schools, colleges and universities. Due to the economic
slow down during the recent past, capital budgets were drastically reduced,
causing sales of fully integrated videoconferencing systems to decline.
Additionally, the sale of integrated videoconferencing systems is no longer
consistent with the Company's strategy of becoming a leading provider of
enterprise software and services. Therefore, in April 2002 Forgent sold the
inventory and certain other assets related to its integration business to SPL
Integrated Solutions ("SPL"), the largest independent integrator of large
videoconferencing systems and fully-integrated multimedia systems.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
During fiscal 2002, the Forgent development team continued to display
technical leadership in the delivery of innovative video network management
solutions. The technical staff demonstrated proficiency in many cutting-edge
development disciplines, including Java, device management, client-server
architectures, automation, database design, user interface design and web-based
application development. Leveraging decades of enterprise software development
experience obtained at IBM, HP, EDS, Hewlett-Packard and the like, the team was
able to deliver several major product releases during fiscal 2002. A robust
software development process was used that relied on traditional and proven
development methods, while being flexible enough to quickly respond to evolving
market requirements and urgent customer needs.
Quality remained a major focus for the development team during fiscal 2002
and a goal of zero defects inspired an attention to detail in all phases of the
development process. Many quality-related tools and techniques became standard
practice: source control, daily builds, defect tracking, code reviews and
automated regression testing.
The test organization experienced significant growth in both personnel and
its use of technology and ended the 2002 fiscal year with almost 7,000 test
cases. In addition, a third-level customer support group was created within the
test organization to handle critical customer problems. The group's in-depth
knowledge of the products, and access to the core development staff, help speed
problem resolution and ensure customer satisfaction.
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DISTRIBUTION STRATEGY
Forgent sells its network software and services principally through a direct
sales force. During fiscal 2002, the Company expanded its software sales
organization to include telemarketing, inside sales, pre-sales engineers and
territory managers. This structure enables Forgent to have all critical
functions aligned by territory to support the end-to-end selling process -- from
prospecting, pre-sale, close, and post-sale customer account management. The
Company supplements the efforts of its direct sales force with its Partner
Program. The partners in the program, including International
Video-Conferencing, Inc., Audio Video Systems, York Telecom, Signet and TKO,
have successful track records in selling and supporting videoconferencing and
communications solutions in commercial, educational and government accounts. By
working with these partners, Forgent expands the reach of its direct sales force
and gains access to key opportunities in major market segments.
In addition to the software sales force, a separate sales force sells
Forgent's legacy videoconferencing services. Additionally, Forgent's legacy
services are also sold through channel partners.
COMPETITION
The competitive landscape in which Forgent finds itself has changed
significantly in the last year, as the Company has transitioned its business to
focus on enterprise software and services. Forgent now evaluates itself against
companies providing enterprise software and services to schedule and manage
collaboration environments, particularly video. Part of Forgent's strengths is
the breadth, depth and scalability of its products. They have been designed from
the ground up to scale to meet the needs of large, global enterprises with
thousands of multi-vendor and multi-protocol endpoints and devices across
multiple enterprise environments.
Although big network providers sell videoconferencing equipment along with
the network they are installing, they do not usually provide software to manage
the network or post-installation services such as product services and training.
In terms of the software landscape as it relates to video network management,
many of today's management tools do not provide in-depth information about video
devices (endpoints, gateways, gatekeepers, multipoint control units, bridges,
etc.). The traditional network management systems vendors like Hewlett Packard,
Sun Microsystems, and others have traditionally focused on managing devices and
are moving to managing system level applications. However, while interested in
covering the widest breadth of device types, these vendors do not have the same
depth of understanding of video as Forgent and, today, have no mechanism to
discover, monitor, diagnose, or report on video application or device level
issues. Similarly, videoconferencing manufacturers may offer a small amount of
proprietary device level software to be used on their products but do not
usually provide a complete view of the entire network infrastructure showing all
the network touch points. Other competition comes from a few start-up companies
that are attempting to develop software that manage video networks but they are
limited in scope in terms of brands that they can manage and depth of
functionality that they can offer. These companies' products are often based on
proprietary software and do not have the level of industry experience that
Forgent brings to the market. With the emergence of the video network services
market, it is possible that other companies, including large and substantial
competitors such as Hewlett Packard and Sun Microsystems, among others, could
develop and introduce competing products and services. These companies have
significantly more marketing and financial resources, and there can be no
assurance that the Company could compete effectively with these types of
competitors.
In the scheduling arena, which is a recent addition to Forgent's enterprise
software portfolio, the competitors are many but Forgent's Global Scheduling
System ("GSS") can be differentiated in a number of ways. In particular, GSS
maintains a centralized status of critical physical resources such as rooms,
services and technology while it interfaces with corporate calendaring systems
such as Microsoft Outlook to present the most up-to-date status of people
resources to the user. Many of the competitive scheduling products in the market
today specialize in room scheduling, time and attendance scheduling, facility
management (including catering and maintenance) and specialized scheduling for
videoconferencing. A few of these products incorporate limited interfaces to
Microsoft Outlook and IBM Lotus Notes calendar interfaces but none of them
present the universal view of schedulable resources that GSS does in a unified
status view. GSS was created with key customer input, which required a global
view of all resources that must be inventoried, categorized, and made available
to the corporate user population while tracking cost and utilization for every
resource. However, there can be no assurance that this differentiation will
result in increased purchases of GSS as compared to other products.
Forgent believes that the key criteria considered by potential purchasers of
its products are as follows:
o operational advantages and cost savings provided by a product,
o product quality and functional depth,
o product price and terms under which the product is licensed,
o ease of use,
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o ease of integration with the customer's existing applications,
o ability to easily adapt the product to their unique requirements,
o quality of support and product documentation, and
o experience and financial stability of the vendor.
In addition to its software products, Forgent brings software-related
services and traditional lines of services to bear as part of its offerings. In
offering its legacy services, the Company competes with hardware manufacturers
who often bundle services and maintenance contracts with hardware systems sales,
and since the sale of its VTEL products business, Forgent has experienced a
decline in its legacy services business. The Company's ability to provide a
turnkey videoconference solution including hardware, software and services from
a single vendor sets it apart from others in the industry.
MARKETING
Forgent has developed a comprehensive integrated marketing plan for
promoting its products and services throughout the United States and Europe. The
integrated elements include a mix of public relations, industry analyst
relations, investor relations, demand generation and other corporate
communications activities to ensure a consistent and accurate flow of
information to and from the Company's key stakeholders and target audiences.
Efforts have been focused on developing clear and concise messages regarding
the launch of Forgent's enterprise software and services business and relaying
that message to shareholders, customers, prospects, trade and technical media,
and the business media. In addition, the messages reinforce the core aspect of
the Company's strategy, which is to build a software business while driving
revenue from its intellectual property business and its legacy services business
to support the growth of the core business. The Company revamped its corporate
web site to reflect the focus on its software and services business and
streamline information for visitors. The web site plays an important role in
providing audiences with the most up-to-date and accurate information available
on the Company's business, its products and services, successes, and trends and
issues the Company faces.
PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS
The United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued Forgent
approximately 40 patents related to videoconferencing, data compression, video
mail, and other technology developed by the Company. These patents comprise the
Company's intellectual property portfolio. Forgent currently has in excess of 34
patent applications related to its VNP software that are filed but not yet
issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Forgent anticipates filing an
additional four patent applications during the first fiscal quarter of 2003 to
protect its intellectual property. There can be no assurance that the pending
patents will be issued or that issued patents can be defended successfully.
Forgent retained all patents related to the products division sold during fiscal
2002.
During fiscal 2002 the Company signed two significant license agreements
with two international consumer and commercial electronics firm, including Sony
Corporation. The license agreements relate to the Company's data compression
technology embodied in a U.S. patent that will expire in October 2006 and its
foreign counterparts that will expire in September 2007. Although management
fully anticipates signing more patent license agreements with other prominent
companies from multiple industries, there can be no assurance the additional
licenses can be obtained on similar favorable terms.
Applications for the "Forgent" mark are currently pending both in the United
States and abroad. The Company was issued trademarks and service marks by the
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and by certain foreign countries and entities
covering the "VTEL" mark and the "VTEL" logo. These trademarks and service marks
were sold to VTEL Corporation as part of the sale of the products business
division.
EMPLOYEES
Certain business elements that did not contribute to Forgent's core
competencies were eliminated as part of the Company's restructuring activities
in August 2001. Consequently, 65 employees (17% of Forgent's workforce) were
terminated and were provided outplacement support and severance. As a result of
the sales of the products business and the integration business, the Company's
workforce was further reduced by 117 employees in January 2002 and by 15
employees in May 2002. Forgent's personnel grew by 19 employees in June 2002
when the Company acquired certain assets and liabilities of Global Scheduling
Solutions, Inc.
As the Company continues to evolve its business strategy, Forgent's
workforce is continually evaluated and adjusted accordingly -
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both in number and composition. Forgent believes it retains the appropriate
management team and employees to fully implement its business strategy and that
its current employee relations are good. None of the Company's employees are
represented by a labor union.
Currently, Forgent employs 178 employees as follows:
NUMBER OF
FUNCTION EMPLOYEES
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Sales and marketing ............................. 35
Research and development ........................ 37
Service, support and Systems integration ........ 76
Finance, human resources and administration ..... 30
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Total .................................... 178
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Forgent's development, management of its growth and other activities depend
on the efforts of key management and technical employees. Competition for such
personnel is intense. The Company uses incentives, including competitive
compensation and stock option plans, to attract and retain well-qualified
employees and generally do not have employment agreements with key management
personnel or technical employees. Forgent's future success is dependent upon its
ability to effectively attract, retain, train, motivate and manage its
employees. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will continue to
attract and retain personnel with the requisite capabilities and experience. The
loss of one or more of Forgent's key management or technical personnel could
have a material and adverse effect on its business and operating results.
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Forgent's executive officers are as follows:
Richard N. Snyder, age 57, joined the Company's Board of Directors in
December of 1997 and became Chairman of the Board in March 2000. In June 2001
Mr. Snyder was named the Forgent's President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr.
Snyder has over twenty-five years of senior management experience including
Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Corum Cove Consulting, LLC, Senior Vice
President of Worldwide Sales, Marketing, Service and Support at Compaq Computer
Corporation, and Group General Manager at Hewlett-Packard. Mr. Snyder received a
Masters in Business Administration from Saint Mary's College and a Bachelor of
Science from Southern Illinois University.
Jay C. Peterson, age 45, joined the Forgent in September 1995 as Manager of
Corporate Planning and has served as Chief Financial Officer and Vice President
of Finance since May 2000. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Peterson performed
as Assistant Controller with the Dell Direct Channel that generated $1 billion
in annual sales at Dell Computer Corporation and held various financial
positions during eleven years with IBM Corporation. Mr. Peterson holds a Masters
in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the
University of Wisconsin.
Dennis M. Egan, age 49, joined the Company in November 1995 as Vice
President - Service Operations when Forgent acquired the Integrated
Communications Systems Group of Pierce-Phelps, Inc. From January 1993 to
November 1995, Mr. Egan served as Senior Vice President of Peirce-Phelps, Inc.
From June 1985 to January 1993, Mr. Egan was Vice President and General Manager
of the Integrated Communications Systems Group of Peirce-Phelps. Mr. Egan's
pre-1985 experience includes thirteen years serving in various sales and
management positions with Peirce-Phelps. Mr. Egan holds a Master in Business
Administration from Widener University and a Bachelor of Science from Villanova
University.
Kenneth A. Kalinoski, age 41, joined the Company in February 2001 as
Vice-President - Development, currently serves as Chief Technology Officer, and
is responsible for all aspects of technology for the company. Mr. Kalinoski's
previous 19 year career focused on client/server and communications technology.
He was the founder, company officer, and Vice-President of Development at
Netpliance from February 1999 to January 2001 and was responsible for delivering
the first information appliance to the consumer marketplace. Prior to that, Mr.
Kalinoski spent 17 years at IBM and held multiple management positions,
including director of IBM PC Systems and Licensing (1998), program director of
AIX Development from January 1993 to 1995, and program director of IBM
Multimedia Systems 1995-1997. Mr. Kalinoski received a Masters in Computer
Engineering from State University of New York, and a Bachelor of Science from
Wilkes University and currently hold five patents.
H. Russell Caccamisi, age 53, joined in September 2002 as Senior Vice
President of Sales, responsible for worldwide sales of all software and
software-related services. Mr. Caccamisi has over thirty years of experience in
sales, marketing, and management,
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including Executive Vice President at productmarketing.com from June 1999 to
February 2001, President and Chief Executive Officer at Reliant Data Systems
from June 1996 to February 1999, Vice President of Marketing at Tivoli Systems,
Vice President of Worldwide Marketing at BMC Software, Vice President of Sales
and Marketing at System One Corporation, and numerous sales and management
positions at IBM Corporation. Mr. Caccamisi received a Bachelor of Arts from
Mississippi State University.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
Forgent's headquarters, product development, and sales and marketing
facility leases approximately 139,000 square feet in Austin, Texas under a lease
which expires in March 2013. As a result of the sale of the products business
unit, 52,000 square feet of this space was vacated by the VTEL group.
Additionally, Forgent had existing unoccupied leased space inventory due to the
downsizing of the Company on account of the recent restructurings. Therefore,
during fiscal 2002, Forgent actively engaged in subleasing its available area
and incurred a one-time charge of $2.0 million related to these lease
impairments. Currently, the Company subleases approximately 48,000 square feet
and anticipates continuing to sublease the under-utilized space. The Company
also occupied approximately 60,000 square feet of a facility that is situated in
a light industrial area in Austin, Texas. This site housed the manufacturing of
VTEL equipment and consequently, during the sale of the products division, the
lease was assigned to VTEL Corporation, who assumed all obligations under the
existing lease.
Forgent's legacy services group occupies a facility of approximately 41,000
square feet in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vicinity which is leased through
June 2006. After the Company sold its integration business division to SPL
Integrated Solutions ("SPL") in May 2002, Forgent subleased approximately 6,000
square feet to SPL to facilitate on-site operations.
The Company continues to consolidate its office space in remote locations
and currently holds office space in Atlanta, Georgia, Houston, Texas, and
Chicago, Illinois. Management believes that the facilities in Texas and
Pennsylvania are adequate to meet Forgent's current requirements and can
accommodate further physical expansion of corporate and development operations,
as well as additional sales and marketing offices.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is the defendant or plaintiff in various actions that arose in
the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate
disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse affect on the
Company's financial condition or results of operations.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS
MARKET INFORMATION
Starting June 1, 2001, Forgent's Common Stock has been traded in the
NASDAQ-National Market System under the symbol "FORG." Previously, the Company's
Common Stock was traded under the symbol "VTEL." The following table sets forth
the range of high and low intra-day prices for each fiscal quarter of 2002 and
2001:
FISCAL YEAR FISCAL YEAR
2002 2001
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HIGH LOW HIGH LOW
------ ----- ------ -----
1st Quarter ........ $ 4.19 $0.80 $ 3.63 $1.59
2nd Quarter ........ $ 4.70 $2.25 $ 2.25 $0.72
3rd Quarter ........ $ 3.93 $1.76 $ 1.69 $0.72
4th Quarter ........ $ 5.67 $2.65 $ 1.51 $0.89
The Company has not paid cash dividends on its Common Stock and presently
intends to continue a policy of retaining earnings for reinvestment in its
business.
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On October 21, 2002, Forgent's common stock closed at $1.70 on the NASDAQ.
At that date there were approximately 14,000 stockholders of record of the
common stock.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following table sets forth consolidated financial data for Forgent as of
the dates and for the periods indicated. The selected consolidated balance sheet
data as of July 31, 2001 and 2002 and the selected consolidated operations data
for the years ended July 31, 2000, 2001, and 2002 have been derived from the
audited consolidated financial statements of Forgent included elsewhere in this
Report. The selected consolidated balance sheet data as of July 31, 1998, 1999
and 2000 and the selected consolidated operations data for the year ended July
31, 1998 and 1999 have been derived from the audited consolidated financial
statements of Forgent not included in this Report.
The selected financial data should be read in conjunction with "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," the
consolidated financial statements of Forgent, and the notes to those statements
included elsewhere in this Report. The information set forth below is not
necessarily indicative of the results of future operations.
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JULY 31,
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1998(a) 1999(b) 2000(c) 2001(d) 2002(e)
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(In thousands, except per share amounts)
STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
Network software & service revenues ............ $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 2,236
Technology licensing revenues .................. -- -- -- -- 31,150
Service and other revenues ..................... 28,692 29,698 27,217 26,912 25,206
Gross margin ................................... 10,823 11,261 8,520 6,999 26,803
Income (loss) from continuing
operations .................................. 2,185 (2,277) 22,198 (12,410) 9,287
Income (loss) from discontinued operations ..... 594 (13,288) (19,901) (20,130) (15,390)
Net income (loss) .............................. 2,779 (15,565) 2,297 (32,540) (6,103)
INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE:
Basic income (loss) from continuing
Operations .................................. 0.09 (0.10) 0.90 (0.50) 0.37
Diluted income (loss) from continuing
Operations .................................. 0.09 (0.10) 0.89 (0.50) 0.37
Basic income (loss) from discontinued
Operations .................................. 0.03 (0.57) (0.81) (0.81) (0.62)
Diluted income (loss) from discontinued
Operations .................................. 0.03 (0.57) (0.80) (0.81) (0.62)
Net income (loss), basic and diluted ........... 0.12 (0.66) .09 (1.31) (0.25)
BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Working capital ................................ $ 28,946 $ 12,977 $ 35,967 $ 12,921 $ 9,757
Total assets ................................... 128,895 123,697 123,139 69,340 52,222
Long-term liabilities .......................... 3,848 15,930 4,665 3,034 2,998
Stockholders' equity ........................... 81,258 68,019 82,661 41,622 32,278
(a) Net income for the year ended July 31, 1998 includes the reversal of
$1.5 million of merger and other expenses and a gain from a
non-recurring real estate transaction of $1.3 million.
(b) Net loss for the year ended July 31, 1999 includes expense for
restructuring totaling $3.1 million.
(c) Net income for the year ended July 31, 2000 includes a non-recurring
gain of $44.5 million and an expense for the write-down of impaired
assets of $14.1 million.
(d) Net loss for the year ended July 31, 2001 includes an expense of $4.0
million for the impairment of certain assets and transaction expenses
in anticipation of a segment sale and expenses for restructuring
totaling $1.7 million.
(e) Net income for the year ended July 21, 2002 includes an expense of $6.0
million for the reserve of the notes receivable from VTEL Products
Corporation and an expense of $4.4 million for the impairment of
certain assets.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS OF THE COMPANY
RESULT OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth for the fiscal periods indicated the
percentage of total revenues represented by certain items in
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Forgent's consolidated statement of operations:
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JULY 31,
----------------------------
2000 2001 2002
------ ------ ------
Network software and services revenues ...... --% --% 3.8%
Technology licensing revenues ............... -- -- 53.2
Services and other revenues ................. 100.0 100.0 43.0
Gross margin ................................ 31.3 26.0 45.7
Selling, general and administrative ......... 45.3 61.4 19.5
Research and development .................... 31.1 27.6 5.5
Total operating expenses .................... 110.1 97.4 34.0
Other income, net ........................... 162.6 24.2 3.8
Income (loss) from continuing operations .... 81.6 (46.1) 15.9
(Loss) from discontinued operations ......... (73.1) (74.8) (26.3)
Net income (loss) ........................... 8.4% (120.9)% (10.4)%
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JULY 31, 2000, 2001, AND 2002
REVENUES
Consolidated revenue was $27.2 million in fiscal 2000, $26.9 million in
fiscal 2001, and $58.6 million in fiscal 2002. The decline was $0.3 million from
2000 to 2001 and the increase was $31.7 million from 2001 to 2002. This is a
decrease of 1.1% for 2001 and an increase of 117.7% for 2002. Consolidated
revenue represents the combined revenues including sale of Forgent's software,
network consulting, installation, training, maintenance services, and
multi-vendor products as well as royalties received from licensing the Company's
intellectual property. Consolidated revenues do not include any revenues from
Forgent's discontinued products business, which manufactured and sold endpoint
systems, or the Company's discontinued integration business, which provided
customized videoconferencing solutions (see Note 5, in the accompanying
financial statements).
Network software and services revenues were $2.2 million and represent 3.8%
of total revenues for the year ended July 31, 2002. Revenues from this new line
of business include sales of Forgent Video Network Platform ("VNP") and other
software, network consulting services, and royalties. VNP, an enterprise-class
network management software that manages video, voice and other types of rich
media on multi-protocol, multi-vendor networks, is designed to schedule, monitor
and manage enterprise video networks from a central location, thus improving
ease-of-use, reliability, and manageability of video communications, as well as
cost of ownership. Forgent's network consulting services provide technical
market research, evaluation and analysis to customers in addition to the means
to test multiple network systems for manageability, interoperability, and
optimum network connectivity prior to installation. As a result of acquiring
certain assets from Global Scheduling Solutions, Inc., Forgent's sales force
increased by ten members, thus positioning Forgent to grow its customer base
into extended geographical locations. VNP, combined with Global Scheduling
System ("GSS") and related hardware, creates VideoWorks, which is currently
being assessed by numerous educational, governmental and commercial providers.
With Forgent's continued capitalization of the synergies with Global Scheduling
Solutions, Inc., the growing potential customer base, and the success of VNP's
most recent release 2.0, management expects further increases in network
software and services revenues during the next several quarters.
Intellectual property licensing revenues were $31.2 million and represent
53.2% of total revenues for the year ended July 31, 2002. The Company began its
licensing program during fiscal 2002. During the year ended July 31, 2002, the
Company signed two patent license agreements with two international consumer and
commercial electronics firms, including Sony Corporation. The licenses relate to
the Company's data compression technology embodied in U.S. Patent No. 4,698,672
and its foreign counterparts, and were fully paid during the fourth fiscal
quarter of 2002. Manufacturers in various industries use still-compression
technology in their products, including digital cameras, printers, scanners,
wireless devices, as well as new emerging products such as new cell phones, and
wireless sharing networks. Since the end of fiscal 2002, Forgent has entered
into additional licenses and the Company is continuing to actively seek to
license other users of its technology. Forgent's licensing program involves
risks inherent in technology licensing, including risks of protracted delays,
possible legal challenges that would lead to disruption or curtailment of the
licensing program, increasing expenditures associated with pursuit of the
program, and other risks that could adversely affect the Company's licensing
program. Additionally, the U.S. patent which has generated the licensing
revenues expires in October 2006 and its foreign counterparts expire in
September 2007. Thus, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to
continue to effectively license its technology to others.
Service and other revenues were $27.2 million in fiscal 2000, $26.9 million
in fiscal 2001, and $25.2 million in fiscal 2002. The decline was $0.3 million
from 2000 to 2001 and $1.7 million from 2001 to 2002. This is a decrease of 1.1%
for 2001 and 6.3% for 2002. Service and other revenues represent 100.0%, 100.0%,
and 43.0% of total revenues for the years ended July 31, 2000, 2001 and
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2002, respectively. Service and other revenues include the maintenance and
support of thousands of endpoints and bridges under maintenance agreements, as
well as sales of a variety of third-party manufactured equipment through its
Multi-Vendor Partners Program ("MVP"). The decline in revenues over the past
three fiscal years is largely due to the decrease in the renewal rate of service
contracts for VTEL products. As a vendor-neutral service provider, offering
installation, technical support, and maintenance to a wider array of
videoconferencing devices, including endpoints, multipoint control units,
gateways, gatekeepers, and traditional network switches and routers, Forgent is
offsetting the decrease in renewal of VTEL contracts with service contracts for
other third party products. However, the average selling price of the new
maintenance contracts has generally been lower and therefore, the sales in the
new contracts have not fully offset the decline in renewals of VTEL contracts.
Thus, the Company anticipates further declines in service revenues, although
rate of the decline is uncertain. Forgent will continue to sell equipment
through its MVP program. Management intends to continue efforts to drive revenue
from its new intellectual property licensing business and its legacy services
business as means to funding the software core business.
GROSS MARGIN
Consolidated gross margins were $8.5 million in fiscal 2000, $7.0 million in
fiscal 2001, and $26.8 million in fiscal 2002. The decline was $1.5 million from
2000 to 2001 and the increase was $19.8 million from 2001 to 2002. This is a
decrease of 17.9% for 2001 and an increase of 283.0% for 2002. Consolidated
gross margin percentages were 31.3% for fiscal 2000, 26.0% for fiscal 2001, and
45.7% for fiscal 2002.
The increase in gross margins, as well as the increase in gross margins as a
percentage of total revenues, for the year ended July 31, 2002, is due primarily
to the gross margins resulting from the patent license agreements obtained
during fiscal 2002. The cost of sales on the intellectual property licensing
business relates to the legal fees incurred on successfully achieving signed
agreements. The contingent legal fees are based on a standard percentage of the
signed agreement and are paid to a national law firm, which has personally
invested and continues to invest in developing Forgent's licensing program.
Because of the inherent risks in technology licensing, including the October
2006 expiration of the U.S. patent which has generated the licensing revenues
and the September 2007 expiration of the patent's foreign counterparts, gross
margins could be adversely affected in the future if licensing revenues decline.
Since the costs associated with the network software and services business
result primarily from the amortization of the Company's capitalized software
development costs on a straight-line basis and from minimal royalty payments to
outside vendors, the cost of sales from this line of business is relatively
fixed. During the year ended July 31, 2002, Forgent sold twelve VNP licenses. As
more licenses are sold, management expects to achieve higher gross margins from
the network software and services business, in absolute terms and in terms of
percentage of revenue.
Similarly, the costs associated with the service and maintenance business
are labor intensive and relatively fixed, which causes gross margins to be
directly affected by the level of revenue generated from new and renewed service
contracts. Gross margins from other revenues are subject to product mix shifts
based on the types of MVP products sold. With decreasing VTEL maintenance
contract renewals, Forgent's gross margins were deteriorating as evidenced by
the $1.5 million or 17.9% decrease from 2000 to 2001. Therefore, in August 2001,
the Company resized its infrastructure to incur costs that more closely matched
the projected revenue levels. As a result, gross margins from the service and
other business significantly increased by 39.6% from $7.0 million to $9.8
million for the year ended July 31, 2002.
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $12.3 million in fiscal
2000, $16.5 million in fiscal 2001, and $11.4 million in fiscal 2002. The
increase was $4.2 million from 2000 to 2001 and the decrease was $5.1 million
from 2001 to 2002. This is an increase of 34.1% for 2001 and a decrease of 30.8%
for 2002. Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses were 45.3%,
61.4% and 19.5% of total revenues for the years ended July 31, 2000, 2001, and
2002, respectively.
The SG&A expenses incurred by the Internet subsidiaries, which were folded
back into the core operations during fiscal 2001, were $2.0 million and $2.8
million for the fiscal years ended July 31, 2000 and 2001, respectively. Without
the effect of the Internet ventures, total SG&A expenses increased $3.4 million,
or 32.5%, from 2000 to 2001 and decreased $2.3 million, or 16.6%, from 2001 to
2002.
During first fiscal quarter of 2001, the Company announced a new business
charter and the reorganizing of its operations, which contributed to reducing a
large amount of the Company's global administrative infrastructure. The related
workforce reductions and
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consolidations of office space reduced costs and focused resources on efforts to
support the new business strategy. These efforts to find efficiencies and to
significantly reduce administrative costs as a percent of expected revenues,
including the closing of the Sunnyvale, California facility and the replacement
of Forgent's Enterprise Reporting Platform, continue to be realized in fiscal
2002. Additionally, the Company reexamined its overall staffing needs,
restructured its operations and recorded a one-time charge of $0.8 million
during the year ended July 31, 2002. This restructuring contributed directly to
the decrease in SG&A expenses during the year ended July 31, 2002. In acquiring
certain assets and liabilities of Global Scheduling Solutions Inc. during the
latter half of fiscal 2002, Forgent's sales force has more than doubled and
thus, SG&A expenses are projected to increase. However, management is committed
to maintaining SG&A expenses at reasonable levels in terms of percentage of
revenue and to further decreasing any unnecessary SG&A expenses that do not
directly support the generation of revenues for Forgent.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Research and development expenses were $8.5 million in fiscal 2000, $7.4
million in fiscal 2001, and $3.2 million in fiscal 2002. The decrease was $1.1
million from 2000 to 2001 and $4.2 million from 2001 to 2002. This is a decrease
of 12.0% for 2001 and 56.8% for 2002. Research and development expenses were
31.1%, 27.6%, and 5.5% of revenues for the years ended July 31, 2000, 2001, and
2002 respectively.
During the year ended July 31, 2000, the Company created two subsidiaries
focused on the development and delivery of visual communication products and
services over the Internet. OnScreen24 was comprised primarily of Forgent
research and development engineers who developed visual communication delivery
products for use over the Internet, including products such as video mail as
well as the further development of the Company's web streaming product line,
Turbocast (TM). ArticuLearn created and managed custom e-learning portals that
enabled organizations to create, deliver and manage their learning content
directly online as well as offered various professional services to assist
organizations in the production of their web-based learning content. During the
years ended July 31, 2000 and July 31, 2001, the Company's two Internet
subsidiaries incurred $8.5 million and $5.1 million in research and development
expenses, respectively. Due to the weakening environment for start-up businesses
and related tightening of the venture capital marketplace, the Company absorbed
its OnScreen24 operations back into the operations of its core business and
terminated ArticuLearn during fiscal 2001.
Without the effects of the Internet ventures, the Company incurred $0.0
million, $2.3 million, and $3.2 million in research and development ("R&D")
expenses during fiscal 2000, 2001 and 2002, respectively. These expenses, which
represent 8.6% and 5.5% of revenue in fiscal 2001 and 2002, respectively, are
related to the development of Forgent's network management software, Video
Network Platform ("VNP"). Unlike proprietary device management software from
manufacturers that only support their brand and consequently lock customers into
a single vendor purchase decision, VNP is the industry's only enterprise video
network management software that improves quality of service and reduces cost of
ownership for multi-protocol and multi-vendor environments. Forgent developed a
Common Operating Environment, which uses standards-based interfaces and methods
to recognize a host of video devices, as well as traditional network devices,
thus allowing companies to grow their video networks and make future purchase
decisions that are independent of hardware configurations.
The R&D expenses are net of $0.6 million and $3.5 million capitalized during
the years ended July 31, 2001 and July 31, 2002, respectively. Software
development costs are capitalized after a product is determined to be
technologically feasible and is in the process of being developed for market. At
the time the product is released for sale, the capitalized software is amortized
over the estimated economic life of the related projects, generally three years.
As of July 31, 2002, $1.6 million of the Company's net capitalized software
expenses relates to the efforts on Forgent's VNP Release 1.0, which finds,
controls and manages multi-vendor video devices with network management tools
and offers extensive device diagnostics. An additional $1.7 million of the
Company's net capitalized software expenses relates to efforts on Forgent's VNP
Release 2.0, which offers an intuitive, user-friendly interface that provides an
at-a-glance summary and statistics of the entire video network including calls,
video devices, and bandwidth utilization and enables users to manage their
networks and to quickly resolve problems, even from remote locations.
Additionally, VNP Release 2.0 features a new easy-to-use reporting wizard with a
rich set of reports that can be customized to meet specific customer
requirements. The remaining $0.2 million of the Company's net capitalized
software expenses relates to efforts on Forgent's VNP Release 2.5, which
delivers group operations support, hot-pluggable devices and failover support
for increased scalability and availability. Forgent's development team has fully
integrated the acquired Global Scheduling Solutions Inc. development team. The
combined team now functions with a shared vision for collaboration management
and is developing GSS Version 3.9, which will include additional quality and
performance improvements, a new outsourcing in security module, and an extension
that will allow users to schedule rooms and attendees directly from Outlook.
Both VNP 2.5 and GSS 3.9 are scheduled for general availability in the first
quarter of fiscal year 2003.
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The Company's ability to successfully develop software solutions to enable
enterprise video networks is a significant factor in Forgent's success. As
Forgent develops its research and development strategy, management anticipates
additional costs associated with the recruiting and retention of engineering
professionals adept at these technologies. Management will attempt to maintain
research and development expenses at reasonable levels in terms of percentage of
revenue. However, management believes Forgent's ultimate future success is based
significantly on the development and success of its solution offerings related
to its software roadmap.
WRITE-DOWN OF IMPAIRED ASSETS
Initially, management intended to further develop its video streaming
technology, which is a server application with the abilities to create video
e-mail programs and to store streamed video for later non-real time playback, as
an added feature to its current VNP software. Based upon customer feedback
regarding the VNP software during the second quarter of fiscal 2002, customers
did not need these advanced features but desired fundamental network management
applications with more robust device level support and valued added network
level instrumentation for ISDN and IP networks to enable them to understand and
monitor how well their networks are performing. Therefore, management reviewed
its capitalized software development costs and determined the video streaming
technology would not be used in the development of VNP. As a result, the $2.4
million capitalized software development costs associated with the video
streaming technology was impaired during the year ended July 31, 2002.
Due to the disposition of the Products business in fiscal 2002, the VTEL
personnel relocated from Forgent's headquarters at 108 Wild Basin Road in
Austin, Texas to VTEL's headquarters at 9208 Waterford Centre Blvd. in Austin,
Texas. This relocation left a vacancy of approximately 52,000 rentable square
feet, or 38% of the total lease space. Additionally, Forgent had existing
unoccupied space inventory due to the downsizing of the Company on account of
the recent restructurings. In fiscal 2002, Forgent was able to sublease some of
the vacated space, but was unable to fully sublease the space due to the
economic downturn during the year. Therefore, management analyzed the future
undiscounted cash flows related to the lease on the Wild Basin property and
determined the economic value of the lost sublease rental income. As a result,
Forgent recorded a one-time $2.0 million impairment charge for the unleased
space as of July 31, 2002. This non-cash impairment was reported as part of
continuing operations on the consolidated statement of operations.
During fiscal year 2001 management implemented a strategy to divest all
non-core operations to focus on returning to profitability. Therefore, the
Company folded its OnScreen24 subsidiary's operations back into the core
business. OnScreen24 primarily operated from Forgent's property in Sunnyvale,
California. During the third fiscal quarter of fiscal 2001, the Company sold its
equity interest in the real estate lease for $500,000 and recorded a related
$1.1 million impairment for the leasehold improvements at the Sunnyvale
facility. The $1.1 million impairment in fiscal 2001 was all related to
continuing operations.
As a result of the new charter announced in August 2000, management reviewed
certain long-lived assets including property, plant and equipment, goodwill and
other intangibles and capitalized software, to evaluate the recoverability of
these assets pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standard ("SFAS") No.
121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived
Assets to be Disposed Of." The evaluation indicated that the future undiscounted
cash flows related to certain long-lived assets were below the carrying value of
the assets associated with their future operations. Further, the closure of
certain foreign offices and the termination of the software capitalization
projects resulted in the identification of only minimal future cash flows.
During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2000, the Company adjusted the long-lived
assets associated with its manufacturing operations and the long-lived assets
related to the foreign operations and capitalized software. Management
calculated the fair value for the long-lived assets based on anticipated future
cash flows discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk involved, which
resulted in a non-cash impairment charge of $14.1 million. This impairment loss
was recorded on the consolidated statement of operations as follows:
CONTINUING DISCONTINUED TOTAL
OPERATIONS OPERATIONS IMPAIRMENT
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(In thousands)
Capitalized Software .............. $ 5,120 $ 664 $ 5,784
Property, plant and equipment ..... 1,909 3,983 5,892
Intangible Assets ................. 332 1,908 2,240
Other ............................. -- 156 156
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$ 7,361 $ 6,711 $ 14,072
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The remaining useful lives of certain assets were shortened and thus,
depreciation and amortization for these assets were slightly higher in
subsequent fiscal years.
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AMORTIZATION OF INTANGIBLES
Amortization expenses were $1.4 million in fiscal 2000, and $1.4 million in
fiscal 2001. The expenses relate to the amortization of goodwill resulting from
certain acquisitions. In March 1999, the Company acquired substantially all of
the assets of Vosaic LLP, an Internet video software and technology company. In
November 1995, the Company acquired certain assets and a specified work force of
the Integrated Communications Systems Group ("ICS") of Pierce-Phelps, Inc.,
which developed into Forgent's legacy services business. The Company acquired
certain assets of the videoconferencing division of one of its German resellers
in July 1998. The goodwill related to the German acquisition was fully amortized
during fiscal 2001.
Effective August 1, 2001, the Company chose early adoption of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangibles
Assets," which recognizes that since goodwill and certain intangible assets may
have indefinite useful lives, these assets are no longer required to be
amortized but are to be evaluated at least annually for impairment. In
accordance with SFAS No. 142, the Company is required to complete its
transitional impairment test, with any resulting impairment loss recorded as a
cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle. Subsequent impairment
losses are reflected in operating income from continuing operations on the
Consolidated Statement of Operations. Upon adoption of SFAS No. 142, the Company
did not record any goodwill amortization expenses during the year ended July 31,
2002. Additionally, as a result of the transitional impairment test, the Company
did not record any impairment of its goodwill for the year ended July 31, 2002.
RESTRUCTURING ACTIVITIES
In August 2001, the Company restructured its organization, which involved
the termination of 65 employees, or 17% of the workforce, who were assisted with
outplacement support and severance. The reduction affected 16 employees in
Austin, Texas, 30 employees in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, and 19 employees
in remote and international locations. The restructuring was the result of
eliminating certain business elements that did not contribute to Forgent's core
competencies as well as efforts to increase efficiencies and to significantly
reduce administrative costs. All of the employees were terminated and the
Company recorded a one-time charge of $0.8 million in the first quarter of
fiscal 2002 for the restructuring. As of July 31, 2002, all of the involuntary
termination benefits had been paid.
NON-RECURRING EVENTS
On March 3, 2000 Forgent settled a lawsuit pending in the 126th Judicial
District Court in Travis County, Texas in which the Company had previously
initiated against five former employees who left the Company in September 1996
to form Via Video Communications, Inc. ("Via Video"). Via Video was subsequently
acquired by Polycom, Inc. Pursuant to the settlement agreement, the former
employees paid $2.5 million in cash and delivered to the Company 300,800 shares
of common stock of Polycom, Inc. in settlement of the claims asserted by
Forgent. These shares were sold during fiscal 2000 for $33.7 million, net of
settlement costs. The parties agreed to dismiss all claims, counterclaims and
third party claims in the lawsuit, ending the litigation. Separately, Forgent
voluntarily dismissed Polycom, Inc. and Via Video from the case without
consideration.
On March 3, 2000, the Company granted non-exclusive licenses to Polycom,
Inc. ("Polycom") to use three of its patented technologies, and Polycom paid a
one time fee of $8.3 million to Forgent as a fully paid up royalty in exchange
for such license. In turn and without any payments by the Company, Polycom also
granted Forgent a non-exclusive sublicense to its rights under its license
agreement with Brown University pertaining to its single camera tracking
technology. Through this technology exchange, the parties have access to
specified distinctive technologies of the other for use in their product
offerings.
INTEREST INCOME AND EXPENSE
Interest income was $1.2 million in fiscal 2000, $1.2 million in fiscal
2001, and $0.3 million in fiscal 2002. The increase was minimal from 2000 to
2001 and the decrease was $0.9 million from 2001 to 2002. This is an increase of
3.0% for 2001 and a decrease of 72.3% for 2002. Interest income was 4.4%, 4.5%,
and 0.6% of revenues for the years ended July 31, 2000, 2001, and 2002.
Changes in interest income are based on interest rates earned on invested
cash and cash equivalent balances available for investment. The decrease in
interest income during fiscal 2002 is largely due to less available cash balance
held for investment and a decline in interest rates. The slight increase in
interest income during fiscal 2001 is due primarily to a higher average cash
balance held for investment in fiscal 2001 than in fiscal 2000.
INCOME TAXES
As of July 31, 2002, Forgent had federal net operating loss carryforwards of
$147.6 million, research and development credit
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carryforwards of $6.1 million, and alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards
of $0.1 million. The net operating loss and credit carryforwards will expire in
varying amounts from 2003 through 2021, if not utilized. Minimum tax credit
carryforwards do not expire and carry forward indefinitely. Net operating losses
related to the Company's foreign subsidiaries of $6.4 million are available to
offset future foreign taxable income. However, significant permanent limitations
may apply to the use of these losses based upon laws of the foreign tax
jurisdictions.
As a result of various acquisitions completed in prior years, utilization of
Forgent's net operating losses and credit carryforwards may be subject to a
substantial annual limitation due to the "change in ownership" provisions of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The annual limitation may result in the
expiration of net operating losses before utilization. Also, due to the
uncertainty surrounding the timing of realizing the benefits of its favorable
tax attributes in future tax returns, Forgent has placed a valuation allowance
against its net deferred tax asset. Accordingly, no deferred tax benefits have
been recorded for the tax years ended July 31, 2000, 2001, and 2002. The
valuation allowance increased by $2.1 million during the year ended July 31,
2002.
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF INCOME TAXES
During the year ended July 31, 2002, the Company sold the operations and
substantially all of the assets of its VTEL products business, including the
VTEL name, to VTEL Products Corporation ("VTEL") and the operations and assets
of its integration business to SPL Integrated Solutions (see Note 18, in the
accompanying financial statements). Accordingly, the products and integration
businesses have been accounted for and presented as discontinued operations in
the consolidated financial statements. Loss from discontinued operations was
$19.9 million in fiscal 2000, $19.0 million in fiscal 2001, and $15.1 million in
fiscal 2002. Loss from discontinued operations was 73.1%, 70.6%, and 25.8% of
revenues for the years ended July 31, 2000, 2001, and 2002.
In April 2002, VTEL did not remit payment on its first subordinated
promissory note, as stipulated in the sales agreement. Management is currently
renegotiating the terms of the note. Due to this default and the uncertainty in
collecting the two outstanding notes from VTEL, the losses from discontinued
operations for the year ended July 31, 2002 included a $5.9 million charge for
the reserve of the both notes from VTEL. Since the sale of the products business
occurred several months after it was originally anticipated to close, and since
the operations performed significantly worse than expected, an additional loss
of $8.8 million was recorded to discontinued operations in fiscal 2002. The
remaining $0.4 million loss is related to the Company's discontinued integration
business.
LOSS ON DISPOSAL, NET OF INCOME TAXES
As of July 31, 2001, the Company estimated the loss from the disposal of the
VTEL products business unit to be $1.1 million. The loss was primarily related
to legal and consulting fees associated with the sale. During the second fiscal
quarter of 2002, Forgent recorded an additional $0.2 million in expenses
associated with the completion of the sale. The assets related to the
integration business were sold for approximately their net book value and thus
an immaterial amount of gain was recorded during the third fiscal quarter of
2002.
NET INCOME (LOSS)
Net income was $2.3 million in fiscal 2000; net loss was $32.5 million in
fiscal 2001; and net loss was $6.1 million in fiscal 2002. The decrease was
$34.8 million from 2000 to 2001 and the increase was $26.4 million from 2001 to
2002. This is a decrease of 1,516.6% for 2001 and an increase of 81.2% for 2002.
Net income (loss) was 8.4%, (120.9%), and (10.4%) of revenues for the years
ended July 31, 2000, 2001, and 2002, respectively.
Despite the significant loss from discontinued operations, the increase in
net income during the year ended July 31, 2002 is largely due to the revenues
generated from the licensing of intellectual property and the decrease in
operating expenses. The one-time $44.5 million gain achieved in fiscal 2000
contributed significantly to the net income for the year ended July 31, 2000 and
is the primary cause for the decrease in net income during fiscal 2001.
During fiscal 2002, Forgent has taken significant steps (1) to grow its
revenues through software sales, patent licensing agreements, and increased
video network consulting, integration and deployment services, (2) to improve
gross margins, (3) to reduce costs by resizing its infrastructure, (4) to
maintain a strong cash and investments balance, and (5) to finalize the sales of
its less profitable businesses. Despite the current difficult economic business
environment in which companies are minimizing capital expenditures, these
significant milestones are evidence that Forgent continues to make progress on
its business plan. Based upon a solid financial foundation with new and
expanding revenue sources, additional joint VNP and GSS software offerings, and
a cash
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generating legacy business, management's vision and direction are advancing the
Company's financial results towards growth and profitability. However,
uncertainties and challenges remain, and there can be no assurance that the
Company can successfully grow its revenues or maintain profitability.
OTHER FACTORS AFFECTING RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Forgent's future results of operations and financial condition could be
impacted by many factors, including other competitors entering the same market,
technical problems in delivering video solutions over enterprise networks, and
slow adoption to videoconferencing over enterprise networks. Due to these
factors and others noted elsewhere in Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations, Forgent's past earnings and stock
prices have been, and future earnings and stock prices potentially may be,
subject to significant volatility, particularly on a quarterly basis. Past
financial performance should not be considered a reliable indicator of future
performance and investors are cautioned in using historical trends to anticipate
results or trends in future periods. Any shortfall in revenue or earnings from
the levels anticipated by securities analysts could have an immediate and
significant effect on the trading price of Forgent's Common Stock in any given
period. Also, the Company participates in a highly dynamic industry that often
contributes to the volatility of Forgent's Common Stock price.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Cash provided by operating activities was $53.5 million in fiscal 2000; cash
used in operating activities was $3.5 million in fiscal 2001; and cash provided
by operating activities was $14.7 million in fiscal 2002. At July 31, 2002,
Forgent had working capital of $9.8 million, including $20.0 million in cash,
cash equivalents and short-term investments. Changes in cash from operating
activities are primarily the result of the net loss or income generated and
changes in working capital, primarily decreases in accounts receivable, and
accounts payable. The liquidation of the Internet ventures, which historically
required significant funding for operations, as well as the completion of the
restructuring efforts and the sale of its less profitable businesses, improved
the Company's cash flows from operations during the year ended July 31, 2002, as
compared to the year ended July 31, 2001. During fiscal year 2002, the Company
had sold $9.3 million of its outstanding accounts receivable, without any
recourse, in efforts to recapture cash balances lost due primarily to an
unanticipated significant drop in sales from discontinued operations and the
remaining payments of outstanding payables related to the discontinued
operations. Silicon Valley Bank purchased the assets for a fee of approximately
1.8% of the value of the accounts receivable sold and a one-time set-up fee of
$13,000. The Company received proceeds from Silicon Valley Bank of $9.1 million.
As a result of the sale of accounts receivable, the Company excluded the related
receivables from the Consolidated Balance Sheet and recorded related expenses of
$178,000 for the year ended July 31, 2002. Additionally, Forgent received $16.5
million from its technology licensing business during the year ended July 31,
2002. Included in net income for fiscal 2000 was the favorable settlement of
litigation in which the Company received $44.5 million in cash and securities
(see "Non-recurring events").
Cash used in investing activities was $32.3 million in fiscal 2000; cash
provided by investing activities was $21.9 million in fiscal 2001; and cash used
in investing activities was $7.7 million in fiscal 2002. The cash used in
investing activities during fiscal 2002 was largely the result of the goodwill
acquired among other assets from Global Scheduling Solutions, Inc. and the
capitalization of software development costs. Forgent's ability to successfully
develop software solutions to enable enterprise video networks is a significant
factor in the Company's success and management will continue to strategically
invest in developing its software products. During the year ended July 31, 2001,
the Company owned common stock shares of Accord Networks ("Accord"), a
networking equipment manufacturer, which were converted to Polycom, Inc.
("Polycom") common stock shares as a result of Polycom's acquisition of Accord.
The cash provided by investing activities in fiscal 2001 was primarily due to
the proceeds received from the sale of the Polycom and Accord shares and other
short-term investments. During fiscal 2000, the cash used in investing
activities was primarily from the investment of cash received from the
settlement of litigation (see "Non-recurring events"). Investments were also
made in additional property and equipment and capitalized research and
development. Capital expenditures incurred during the year ended July 31, 2002
primarily related to the purchase of the Company's new accounting system. For
fiscal 2003, Forgent capital budget is approximately $0.8 million and will be
used principally to invest in demonstration equipment, spare parts to support
the Company's warranties and services, and various other operational equipment
as needed.
Cash used in financing activities was $11.0 million, $0.6 million, and $0.9
million in fiscal years 2000, 2001 and 2002, respectively. Cash used in
financing activities during fiscal 2002 is due primarily to the purchase of
treasury stock, which was offset by proceeds received from the issuance of
stock. Cash used in financing activities during fiscal 2001 primarily relates to
the Company settling its notes payable. Cash used in financing activities for
the year ended July 31, 2000 relates to the repayment of cash borrowed under the
line of credit and payment on notes payable. In April 2001 Forgent announced a
stock repurchase program to purchase up to two million shares of the Company's
stock. During fiscal 2001 the Company repurchased 87,400 shares for $0.1
million, including fees. Forgent purchased an additional 787,700 shares for $2.7
million, including fees, during the year ended July 31, 2002. In
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September 2002, Forgent's board of directors approved the repurchase of an
additional million shares of the Company's stock under the current Share
Repurchase Program. Management fully anticipates repurchasing more shares during
fiscal 2003, depending on the Company's cash position, market conditions and
other factors.
In March 2000, the Company repaid the outstanding balance on its line of
credit with a banking syndicate. At July 31, 2002, Forgent did not have a line
of credit in place. Based on the Company's strong cash position and ability to
generate positive cash flow from its continuing operations, management does not
anticipate acquiring any additional lines of credit in the near future.
Forgent's principal sources of liquidity at July 31, 2002 consist of $20.0
million of cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments, and the ability to
generate cash from continuing operations. Over the past several quarters, the
Company's cash and short-term investment balances have remained relatively
stable. With the success of the Company's Patent Licensing Program, management
expects the Company's cash position to strengthen as more license agreements are
signed and related payments are received. As previously stated above, however,
there remain risks and uncertainties as to the timing of the receipts of license
fees due, in part, to the inherent nature of a patent licensing program.
Management plans to strategically utilize this positive cashflow to invest
further in developing Forgent's VNP, GSS, and VideoWorks software and to explore
more opportunities for growing the business. However, there is no assurance that
the Company will be able to continue to limit its cash consumption and preserve
its cash balances, and it is possible that the Company's business demands may
lead to cash utilization at levels greater than recently experienced due to
investments in research and development, increased expense levels and other
factors.
LEGAL MATTERS
Forgent is the defendant or plaintiff in various actions that arose in the
normal course of business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate
disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse affect on our
financial condition or results of operations.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and include the
accounts of Forgent's wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany
transactions and balances have been eliminated in the consolidation. Preparation
of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts 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. Management periodically evaluates estimates used in
the preparation of the financial statements for continued reasonableness.
Appropriate adjustments, if any, to the estimates used are made prospectively
based upon such periodic evaluation.
We believe the following represent our critical accounting policies:
Revenue Recognition
In general, the Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an
arrangement exists, service delivery has occurred, fee is fixed or determinable,
and collectibility is probable.
In accordance with Statement of Position 97-2, "Software Revenue
Recognition," software and product revenues are recognized when the software or
product is shipped and invoiced. When a sale contains both delivered and
deferred elements, the Company utilizes vendor-specific objective evidence to
allocate the sale price first to deferred elements and then the residual value
is allocated to the delivered elements.
Service revenues are recorded at the time the services are rendered.
Integration revenues are recognized after the customized systems are tested,
installed, and the Company has no significant further obligations to the
customer.
Revenues for maintenance agreements are recorded ratably over the contract
period. Customer prepayments are deferred until services have been rendered and
there are no significant further obligations to the customer.
Gross intellectual property licensing revenue is recognized at the time a
license agreement has been executed and related costs are recorded as cost of
goods sold.
Software Development Costs
Costs incurred in connection with the development of software products are
accounted for in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
("SFAS") No. 86, "Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software to Be Sold,
Leased or Otherwise Marketed." Costs incurred prior to the establishment of
technological feasibility are charged to research and development expense.
Amortization of capitalized software begins upon initial product shipment.
Software development costs are amortized over the estimated life of the related
product (generally thirty-six months), using the straight-line method.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts to estimate losses from
uncollectable customer receivables. This estimate is based in the aggregate, on
historical collection experience, age of receivables and general economic
conditions. It also considers individual customers payment experience,
credit-worthiness and age of receivable balances.
Impairment of Goodwill and Intangible Assets
The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ('SFAS") No.
142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets on August 1, 2001 and thus is required
to review the carrying value of goodwill and other intangible assets annually.
Forgent also reviews goodwill and other intangibles for possible impairment
whenever specific events warrant. Events that may create an impairment review
include, but are not limited to: significant and sustained decline in the
Company's stock price or market capitalization; significant underperformance of
operating units; significant changes in market conditions and trends. If a
review event has occurred, the value of the goodwill or intangible is compared
to the estimate of future cash flows, and if required, an impairment is
recorded.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
On August 31, 2000 the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards ("SFAS") No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities." SFAS No. 133 establishes accounting and reporting standards for
derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in
other contracts (collectively referred to as derivatives) and for hedging
activities. SFAS No. 133 requires the recognition of all derivatives as either
assets or liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet with changes in fair
value recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
The accounting for changes in fair value of a derivative depends upon
whether it has been designated in a hedging relationship and, further, on the
type of hedging relationship pursuant to SFAS No. 133. Changes in the fair value
of derivatives not designated in a hedging relationship are recognized each
period in earnings. Hedging relationships are established pursuant to the
Company's risk management policies, and are initially and regularly evaluated to
determine whether they are expected to be, and have been, highly effective
hedges. If a derivative ceases to be a highly effective hedge, hedge accounting
is discontinued prospectively, and future changes in the fair value of the
derivative is recognized in earnings each period. For derivatives designated as
hedges of the variability of cash flows related to a recognized asset or
liability (cash flow hedges), the effective portion of the change in fair value
of the derivatives is reported in other comprehensive income and reclassified
into earnings in the period in which the hedged items affect earnings. Gains or
losses deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with
terminated derivatives remain in accumulated other comprehensive income until
the hedged items affect earnings. Forecasted transactions designated as the
hedged items in cash flow hedges are regularly evaluated to assess that they
continue to be probable of occurring, and if the forecasted transactions are no
longer probable of occurring, any gain or loss deferred in accumulated other
comprehensive income is recognized in earnings currently.
During fiscal 2001 the Company utilized forward currency exchange contracts
to reduce the exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates
related to the European Euro and the Australian Dollar. The changes in these
contracts are reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The Company
also utilized derivatives designated as cash flow hedges to ensure a minimum
level of cashflows as related to its investment in the Polycom stock. The amount
of ineffectiveness with respect to these cash flow hedges was not material.
These hedges were recorded at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheet,
under the caption short-term investments as of July 31, 2001. During the first
quarter of fiscal year 2002, the remaining 77 shares of Polycom were sold under
a cash flow hedge and $1.7 million was reclassed from other comprehensive income
to earnings.
In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued SFAS
No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets." SFAS No. 142 addresses
financial accounting and reporting for acquired goodwill and other intangible
assets. Since the standard
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recognizes goodwill and certain intangible assets may have indefinite useful
lives, these assets are no longer required to be amortized but are evaluated at
least annually for impairment. Intangible assets with finite useful lives will
continue to be amortized over their useful lives, but without constraint of an
arbitrary ceiling. In accordance with SFAS No. 142, the Company is required to
complete its transitional impairment test, with any resulting impairment loss
recorded as a cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle. Subsequent
impairment losses are reflected in operating income from continuing operations
on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Effective August 1, 2001, the
Company chose early adoption of SFAS No. 142, and therefore did not record any
goodwill amortization expenses during the year ended July 31, 2002. As a result
of the transitional impairment test, the Company did not record any impairment
of its goodwill for the year ended July 31, 2002. The Company's goodwill, net of
accumulated amortization, was $10.6 million and $15.8 million at July 31, 2001
and July 31, 2002, respectively.
As required by SFAS No. 142, the results for the prior years have not been
restated. A reconciliation of the previously reported net loss and earnings per
share for the years ended July 31, 2000, 2001, and 2002 as if SFAS No. 142 had
been adopted is presented as follows:
2000 2001 2002
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Reported net income (loss) .................. $ 2,297 $ (32,540) $ (6,103)
Add back goodwill amortization .............. 1,824 1,101 --
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Adjusted net income (loss) .................. $ 4,121 $ (31,439) $ (6,103)
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Basic earnings per share:
As reported ................................. $ 0.09 $ (1.31) $ (0.25)
Goodwill amortization ....................... 0.07 0.04 --
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Adjusted earnings per share ................. $ 0.16 $ (1.27) $ (0.25)
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Diluted earnings per share:
As reported.................................. $ 0.09 $ (1.31) $ (0.24)
Goodwill amortization........................ 0.07 0.04 --
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Adjusted earnings per share.................. $ 0.16 $ (1.27) $ (0.24)
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In August 2001, the FASB issued Statement No. 144, "Accounting for the
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets." SFAS No. 144 supercedes SFAS No.
121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived
Assets to be Disposed Of," as well as the accounting and reporting provisions
relating to the disposal of a segment of a business as required by Accounting
Principles Board No. 30. The provisions of SFAS No. 144 will be effective for
the Company's fiscal year beginning August 1, 2002. The Company does not expect
that the adoption of SFAS No. 144 will have a significant impact on its
financial statements.
In June 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, "Accounting for Costs
Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities." SFAS 146 addresses accounting for
restructuring costs and supersedes previous accounting guidance, principally
Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") No. 94-3, "Liability Recognition for
Certain Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an Activity
(including Certain Costs Incurred in a Restructuring)." SFAS No. 146 requires
that the liability associated with exit or disposal activities be recognized
when the liability is incurred. As a contrast under EITF 94-3, a liability for
an exit cost is recognized when a Company commits to an exit plan. SFAS No. 146
also establishes that a liability should initially be measured and recorded at
fair value. Accordingly, SFAS No. 146 may affect the timing and amount of
recognizing restructuring costs. The Company will adopt the provisions of this
statement for any restructuring activities initiated after December 31, 2002.
RISK FACTORS
There are many factors that affect the Company's business, prospects and the
results of its operations, some of which are beyond the control of the Company.
The following is a discussion of some of these and other important risk factors
that may cause the actual results of the Company's operations in future periods
to differ materially from those currently expected or desired.
General economic and industry conditions
Any adverse change in general economic, business or industry conditions could
have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, prospects and
financial performance if those conditions caused customers or potential
customers to reduce or delay their investments in network software and services
or legacy services. Due to the current economic circumstances affecting U.S.
businesses, there has been a slow down in capital spending, which adversely
affects the willingness of companies to purchase enterprise software products
and services and legacy services. If this slow down is prolonged, current
economic conditions could have a continued adverse effect on the demand for the
Company's products and services and could result in declining revenue and
earnings growth rates for the Company.
Technological changes and product transitions
The technology industry is characterized by continuing improvements in
technology, which results in the frequent introduction of new products, short
product life cycles and continual improvement in product price/performance
characteristics. These improvements could render the Company's products
noncompetitive, if the Company fails to anticipate and respond effectively to
these improvements and new product introductions. While the Company believes
that its experience in the videoconferencing industry affords it a competitive
advantage over some of its competitors, rapid changes in technology present some
of the greatest challenges and risks for any software and technology-based
company.
Sales Cycle
Forgent has a long sales cycle because it generally takes time to educate
potential customers regarding the use and benefits of network software
applications. The long sales cycle makes it difficult to predict the quarter in
which sales may fall. Because the Company's expense levels are relatively fixed,
the shift of sales from one quarter to a later quarter will adversely affect
results in operations in an affected quarter, as the Company would not be able
to adjust its expense levels to match fluctuations in revenues. If the Company
failed to meet expectations by shareholders, analysts or others as to products
sales anticipated in any particular quarter, the market price of the Company's
stock may significantly decrease.
Product Implementation
The Company recognizes a portion of its revenue from product sales upon
implementation of its software, and the timing of product implementation could
cause significant variability in product license revenues and operating results
for any particular period.
New Business Model
In accordance with its restructuring efforts previously described, the Company
is currently transitioning its business and realigning its strategic focus
towards a new core market, network software and services. Internal changes
resulting from the business restructuring announced during 2001 and 2002 are
substantially complete, but many factors may negatively impact the Company's
ability to implement its strategic focus, including the ability or possible
inability to manage the implementation and development of its new network
product and service business, sustain the productivity of Forgent's workforce
and retain key employees, manage operating expenses and quickly respond to and
recover from unforeseen events associated with the restructuring. The Company
may be required by market conditions and other factors to undertake additional
restructuring efforts in the future. Forgent's business, results of operations
or financial condition could be materially adversely affected if it is unable to
manage the implementation and development of its new business strategy, sustain
the productivity of its workforce and retain key employees, manage its operating
expenses or quickly respond to and recover from unforeseen events associated
with any future restructuring efforts.
Limited Operating History
Despite being founded in 1985, Forgent has a limited operating history because
of the Company's recent transition to a network software and services company.
As a result of its limited operating history, Forgent cannot forecast revenue
and operating expenses based on historical results. The Company's ability to
forecast accurately quarterly revenue is limited because Forgent's software
products have a long sales cycle that makes it difficult to predict the quarter
in which sales will occur. The Company's business, operating results and
financial condition will be materially adversely affected if revenues do not
meet projections and if results in a given quarter do not meet expectations.
Competition and New Entrants
The Company may encounter new entrants or competition from competitors in some
or all aspects of its business. The Company competes on the basis of price,
technology availability, performance, quality, reliability, service and support.
The Company believes that its experience and business model creates a
competitive advantage over its competitors. However, there can be no assurance
that the Company will be able to maintain this advantage. Many of the Company's
current and possibly future competitors have greater resources than the Company
and therefore, may be able to compete more effectively on price and other terms.
Software Marketing and Sales
Forgent's network software product was introduced in the fall of 2001, and as
such, it has limited market awareness and, to date, limited sales. The Company's
future success will be dependent in significant part on its ability to generate
demand for its network software products and services. To this end, Forgent's
direct and indirect sales operations must increase market awareness of its
products to generate increased revenue. The Company's products and services
require a sophisticated sales effort targeted at the senior management of our
prospective customers. All new hires will require training and will take time to
achieve full productivity. Forgent cannot be certain that its new hires will
become as productive as necessary or that it will be able to hire enough
qualified individuals or retain existing employees in the future. The Company
cannot be certain that it will be successful in its efforts to market and sell
its products, and if it is not successful in building greater market awareness
and generating increased sales, future results of operations will be adversely
affected.
Network Software and Services Development
Forgent expects that its future financial performance will depend significantly
on revenue from existing and future enterprise software products and the related
tools that the Company plans to develop, which is subject to significant risks.
There are significant risks inherent in a new product introduction, such as its
existing VNP and GSS software products. Market acceptance of these and future
products will depend on continued market development for collaboration
management. Forgent cannot be certain that its existing or future products
offerings will meet customer performance needs or expectations when shipped or
that it will be free of significant software defects or bugs. If the Company's
products do not meet customer needs or expectations, for whatever reason, the
Company's sales would be adversely affected and further, upgrading or enhancing
the product could be costly and time consuming.
License Program
The Company's intellectual property licensing revenues are difficult to predict.
The Company's licensing program involves risks inherent in technology licensing,
including risks of protracted delays, possible legal challenges that would lead
to disruption or curtailment of the program, increasing expenditures associated
with the pursuit of the program, and other risks that could adversely affect the
Company's licensing program. Thus, there can be no assurance that the Company
will be able to continue to license its technology to others. If the Company
fails to meet the expectations of public market analysts or investors, the
market price of Forgent's common stock may decrease significantly. Quarterly
operating results may fail to meet these expectations for a number of reasons,
including the inability of licensees to pay our license and other fees, a
decline in the demand for the Company's patented technology, higher than
expected operating expenses, and license delays due to legal and other factors.
Patents and Trademarks
The Company's success and ability to compete are substantially dependent on its
proprietary technology and trademarks. The Company seeks to protect these assets
through a combination of patent, copyright, trade secret, and trademark laws, as
well as confidentiality procedures and contractual provisions. These legal
protections afford only limited protection and enforcement of these rights may
be time consuming and expensive. Furthermore, despite best efforts, the Company
may be unable to prevent third parties from infringing upon or misappropriating
its intellectual property. Also, competitors may independently develop similar,
but not infringing, technology, duplicate products, or design around the
Company's patents or other intellectual property.
The Company's patent applications or trademark registrations may not be
approved. Moreover, even if approved, the resulting patents or trademarks may
not provide Forgent with any competitive advantage or may be challenged by third
parties. If challenged, patents might not be upheld or claims could be narrowed.
Any litigation surrounding the Company's rights could force Forgent to divert
important financial and other resources away from business operations
Acquisition Integration
The Company has made, and may continue to evaluate and make, strategic
acquisitions in public and privately held technology companies. Because some of
these companies may be early-stage ventures with either unproven business
models, products that are not yet fully developed or products that have not yet
achieved market acceptance, these transactions are inherently risky. Many
factors outside of the Company's control determine whether or not the Company's
investments will be successful. Such factors include the ability of a company to
obtain additional private equity financing, to access the public capital
markets, to effect a sale or merger, or to achieve commercial success with its
products or services. Accordingly, there can be no assurances that any of the
Company's investments will be successful or that the Company will be able to
recover the amount invested.
Divestiture Transactions
As a result Forgent's transition to a network software and services company, it
has substantially completed a program to divest certain non-core assets,
including a videoconferencing endpoint manufacturing business as well as other
related businesses. There can be no assurance that, having divested such
non-core operations, Forgent will be able to achieve greater or any
profitability, strengthen its core operations or compete more effectively in
existing markets. In addition, the Company continues to evaluate the
profitability realized or likely to be realized by our existing businesses and
operations, and Forgent reviews from a strategic standpoint, which, if any, of
its businesses or operations should be divested. Entering into, evaluating or
consummating divestiture transactions may entail risks and uncertainties in
addition to those which may result from the divestiture-related change in the
Company's business operations, including but not limited to extraordinary
transaction costs, unknown indemnification liabilities and unforeseen
administrative complications, any of which could result in reduced revenues,
increased charges, or post-transaction administrative costs or could otherwise
have a material adverse effect on Forgent's business, financial condition or
results of operations.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES THAT MAY AFFECT FUTURE
RESULTS
Certain portions of this report contain forward-looking statements that
reflect the Company's current expectations regarding future results of
operations, economic performance, financial condition and achievements. Whenever
possible, Forgent attempted to identify these forward-looking statements with
the words "believes," "estimates," "plans," "expects," "anticipates" and other
similar expressions. These statements reflect management's current plans and
expectations that rely on a number of assumptions and estimates that are subject
to risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to rapid changes in
technology, unexpected changes in customer order patterns, the intensity of
competition, economic conditions, pricing pressures, interest rates
fluctuations, changes in the capital markets, litigation involving intellectual
property, changes in tax and other laws and governmental rules applicable to
Forgent's business and other risks indicated in Forgent's filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. These risks and uncertainties are beyond the
Company's control, and in many cases, management cannot predict all of the risks
and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from
those indicated by the forward-looking statements.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
INTEREST RATE RISK
Forgent's interest income is sensitive to changes in U.S. interest rates.
However, due to the short-term nature of the Company's
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investments, Forgent does not consider these risks to be significant. The
Company previously invested in Accord Networks ("Accord") an Israeli-based
manufacturer of networking equipment. In June of 2000, Accord filed an initial
public offering on the NASDAQ stock exchange in which the Company was
apportioned 1.3 million shares. In February 2001, Accord was acquired by Polycom
and Forgent's investment in Accord converted to 399,000 shares of Polycom. The
Company sold 246,000 shares and then entered into a cash flow hedge to ensure a
minimum level of cash flow from the 153,000 remaining shares. These hedges
settled in July and October 2001, resulting in net cash flows of $1.8 and $1.8
million, respectively.
FOREIGN EXCHANGE RISK
Forgent's objective in managing its exposure to foreign currency exchange
rate fluctuations is to reduce the impact of adverse fluctuations in earnings
and cash flows associated with foreign currency exchange rate changes.
Accordingly, the Company historically utilized forward contracts to hedge its
foreign currency exposure on firm commitments. The principal currencies hedged
during fiscal years 2000 and 2001 were the Euro and Australian dollar. The
amount of unrealized gain or (loss) related to these contracts was $38,000 in
fiscal 2000 and $0 for fiscal years 2001 and 2002. As of July 31, 2001 and 2002
the Company held no foreign currency contracts. Due to the Company's reduction
in international offices and related reduction in foreign exchange risks,
Forgent does not anticipate any additional foreign currency hedges.
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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PAGE
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Reports of Independent Auditors ........................................... 23
Financial Statements:
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of July 31, 2001 and
2002 ................................................................. 24
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended
July 31, 2000, 2001 and 2002 ......................................... 25
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
for the years ended July 31, 2000, 2001 and 2002 ..................... 26
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended July
31, 2000, 2001 and 2002 .............................................. 27
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements .............................. 28
Financial Statement Schedule:
Schedule II -- Valuation and Qualifying Accounts ........................ 49
Schedules other than those listed above have been omitted since they are
either not required, not applicable or the information is otherwise included.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
To the Board of Directors and
Stockholders of Forgent Networks, Inc. (f.k.a. VTEL Corporation)
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Forgent
Networks, Inc. as of July 31, 2001 and 2002, and the related consolidated
statements of operations, stockholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the
three fiscal years in the period ended July 31, 2002. Our audits also included
the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 14(a). These
financial statements and schedule are the responsibility of the Company's
management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements and schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements
are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis,
evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An
audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant
estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly,
in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Forgent
Networks, Inc. at July 31, 2001 and 2002 and the consolidated results of their
operations and their cash flows for each of the three fiscal years in the period
ended July 31, 2002 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement
schedule, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as
a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth
therein.
Ernst & Young LLP
Austin, Texas
September 13, 2002
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FORGENT NETWORKS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
JULY 31,
------------------------
2001 2002
---------- ----------
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and equivalents .......................................... $ 15,848 $ 17,237
Short-term investments ........................................ 6,128 2,715
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful
accounts of $1,089 and $815 at July 31, 2001 and July
31, 2002, respectively ..................................... 13,770 5,390
Notes receivable, net of reserve of $121 and $967 at
July 31, 2001 and July 31, 2002, respectively ............. 50 189
Inventories ................................................... 454 563
Prepaid expenses and other current assets ..................... 1,355 609
---------- ----------
Total current assets ..................................... 37,605 26,703
Property and equipment, net ..................................... 9,500 5,734
Intangible assets, net .......................................... 10,617 15,833
Capitalized software ............................................ 2,998 3,537
Other assets .................................................... 616 415
Net assets from discontinued operations ......................... 8,004 --
---------- ----------
$ 69,340 $ 52,222
========== ==========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable .............................................. $ 9,594 $ 5,687
Accrued compensation and benefits ............................. 3,636 1,264
Other accrued liabilities ..................................... 2,652 2,049
Notes payable, current portion ................................ -- 899
Deferred revenue .............................................. 8,802 7,047
---------- ----------
Total current liabilities ................................ 24,684 16,946
Long-term liabilities:
Other long-term obligations ................................... 3,034 2,998
---------- ----------
Total long-term liabilities .............................. 3,034 2,998
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 10,000 authorized; none
issued or outstanding ...................................... -- --
Common stock, $.01 par value; 40,000 authorized; 24,976
and 25,755 shares issued, 24,889 and 24,880 shares
outstanding at July 31, 2001 and July 31, 2002,
respectively ............................................... 249 257
Treasury stock, 87 and 875 issued at July 31, 2001 and
July 31, 2002 ............................................. (108) (2,857)
Additional paid-in capital .................................... 261,713 263,334
Accumulated deficit ........................................... (221,908) (228,011)
Unearned compensation ......................................... -- (227)
Accumulated other comprehensive income ........................ 1,676 (218)
---------- ----------
Total stockholders' equity ............................... 41,622 32,278
---------- ----------
$ 69,340 $ 52,222
========== ==========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
financial statements
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FORGENT NETWORKS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JULY 31,
--------------------------------
2000 2001 2002
-------- -------- --------
REVENUES:
Network software & services ................................... $ -- $ -- $ 2,236
Technology licensing .......................................... -- -- 31,150
Service and other ............................................. 27,217 26,912 25,206
-------- -------- --------
Total revenues ........................................... 27,217 26,912 58,592
COST OF SALES:
Network software & services ................................... -- -- 1,676
Technology licensing .......................................... -- -- 14,675
Service and other ............................................. 18,697 19,913 15,438
-------- -------- --------
Total cost of sales ...................................... 18,697 19,913 31,789
GROSS MARGIN .................................................... 8,520 6,999 26,803
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling, general and administrative ........................... 12,324 16,531 11,435
Research and development ...................................... 8,456 7,439 3,210
Impairment of long-lived assets ............................... 7,361 1,147 4,444
Amortization of intangible assets ............................. 1,824 1,101 --
Restructuring expense ......................................... -- -- 818
-------- -------- --------
Total operating expenses ................................. 29,965 26,218 19,907
(LOSS) INCOME FROM OPERATIONS ................................... (21,445) (19,219) 6,896
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSES):
Interest income ............................................... 1,186 1,222 338
Non-recurring events .......................................... 44,501 -- --
Gain on investment ............................................ -- 6,514 1,670
Loss on disposal of assets .................................... -- (1,453) --
Interest expense and other .................................... (1,431) 222 206
-------- -------- --------
Total other income (expenses) ............................ 44,256 6,505 2,214
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS, BEFORE INCOME TAXES ... 22,811 (12,714) 9,110
(Provision) benefit for income taxes ............................ (613) 304 177
-------- -------- --------
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS ........................ 22,198 (12,410) 9,287
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes .......... (19,901) (19,010) (15,135)
Loss on disposal, net of income taxes ........................... -- (1,120) (255)
-------- -------- --------
LOSS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS ............................... (19,901) (20,130) (15,390)
NET INCOME (LOSS) ............................................... $ 2,297 $(32,540) $ (6,103)
-------- -------- --------
BASIC INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE:
Income (loss) from continuing operations ........................ $ 0.90 $ (0.50) $ 0.37
Income (loss) from discontinued operations ...................... $ (0.81) $ (0.81) $ (0.62)
Net income (loss) ............................................... $ 0.09 $ (1.31) $ (0.25)
DILUTED INCOME (LOSS) PER SHARE:
Income (loss) from continuing operations ........................ $ 0.89 $ (0.50) $ 0.36
Income (loss) from discontinued operations ...................... $ (0.80) $ (0.81) $ (0.60)
Net income (loss) ............................................... $ 0.09 $ (1.31) $ (0.24)
WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING:
Basic ......................................................... 24,530 24,878 24,814
Diluted ....................................................... 25,044 24,878 25,559
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
financial statements
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FORGENT NETWORKS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
COMMON STOCK
------------------- ACCUMULATED
NUMBER OF ADDITIONAL OTHER
SHARES PAID-IN TREASURY ACCUMULATED UNEARNED COMPREHENSIVE
OUTSTANDING AMOUNT CAPITAL STOCK DEFICIT COMPENSATION INCOME (LOSS)
----------- ------ ---------- -------- ----------- ------------ -------------
BALANCE AT JULY 31, 1999 ............... 24,423 $ 244 $ 260,057 $ (191,665) $ (535) $ (82)
Proceeds from stock issued under
employee plans ..................... 592 6 2,234
Receipts from stock subscriptions
Receivable ......................... 150
Forfeiture of stock held in escrow ... (150) (2) (324)
Amortization of unearned
Compensation ....................... 126
Forfeiture of unearned compensation .. (18) (255) 255
Net income ............................. 2,297
Change in unrealized gain/loss on
available-for-sale securities ........ 10,003
Foreign currency translation
Adjustment ........................... 152
Comprehensive Income .................
--------- ------ ---------- -------- ----------- ------------ -------------
BALANCE AT JULY 31, 2000 ............... 24,847 248 261,712 (189,368) (4) 10,073
Proceeds from stock issued under
employee plans ..................... 131 1 174
Purchase of Treasury Stock ........... (87) (108)
Net shares received in settlement .... (2) (173)
Amortization of unearned
Compensation ....................... 4
Net income ............................. (32,540)
Change in unrealized gain/loss on
available-for-sale securities ........ (8,462)
Foreign currency translation
Adjustment ........................... 65
Comprehensive Income .................
--------- ------ ---------- -------- ----------- ------------ -------------
BALANCE AT JULY 31, 2001 ............... 24,889 249 261,713 (108) (221,908) -- 1,676
Proceeds from stock issued under
employee plans ..................... 779 8 1,288
Purchase of Treasury Stock ........... (788) (2,749)
Issuance of restricted stock to
employees and consultants ......... 333 (333)
Amortization of unearned
Compensation ....................... 106
Net loss ............................. (6,103)
Change in unrealized gain/loss on
available-for-sale securities ........ (1,541)
Foreign currency translation
Adjustment ........................... (353)
Comprehensive Income ...................
--------- ------ ---------- -------- ----------- ------------ -------------
BALANCE AT JULY 31, 2002 ............... 24,880 $ 257 $ 263,334 (2,857) $ (228,011) $ (227) $ (218)
========= ====== ========== ======== =========== ============ =============
TOTAL
STOCKHOLDERS'
EQUITY
-------------
BALANCE AT JULY 31, 1999 ............... $ 68,019
Proceeds from stock issued under
employee plans ..................... 2,240
Receipts from stock subscriptions
Receivable ......................... 150
Forfeiture of stock held in escrow ... (326)
Amortization of unearned
Compensation ....................... 126
Forfeiture of unearned compensation .. --
Net income ............................. --
Change in unrealized gain/loss on
available-for-sale securities ........ --
Foreign currency translation
Adjustment ........................... --
Comprehensive Income ................. 12,452
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BALANCE AT JULY 31, 2000 ............... 82,661
Proceeds from stock issued under
employee plans ..................... 175
Purchase of Treasury Stock ........... (108)
Net shares received in settlement .... (173)
Amortization of unearned
Compensation ....................... 4
Net income ............................. --
Change in unrealized gain/loss on
available-for-sale securities ........
Foreign currency translation
Adjustment ...........................
Comprehensive Income ................. (40,937)
-------------
BALANCE AT JULY 31, 2001 ............... 41,622
Proceeds from stock issued under
employee plans ..................... 1,296
Purchase of Treasury Stock ........... (2,749)
Issuance of restricted stock to
employees and consultants ......... 0
Amortization of unearned
Compensation ....................... 106
Net loss .............................
Change in unrealized gain/loss on
available-for-sale securities ........
Foreign currency translation
Adjustment ...........................
Comprehensive Income ................... (7,997)
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BALANCE AT JULY 31, 2002 ............... $ 32,278
=============
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
financial statements.
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FORGENT NETWORKS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JULY 31,
--------------------------------------
2000 2001 2002
---------- ---------- ----------
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss) from continuing operations .................. $ 22,198 $ (12,410) $ 9,287
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) from continuing
operations to net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization ............................... 9,721 8,624 4,571
Impairment of long-lived assets ............................. 7,361 -- 4,444
Amortization of unearned compensation ....................... 126 4 106
Foreign currency translation loss ........................... 267 46 319
Loss on sale of fixed assets ................................ 271 2,600 133
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable ....................................... 14,923 9,548 7,121
Inventories ............................................... -- (455) (792)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets ................. 410 448 626
Accounts payable .......................................... (3,418) (5,364) (4,316)
Accrued expenses and other long term obligations .......... 551 (2,535) (4,761)
Deferred revenue .......................................... 1,045 (4,009) (2,023)
---------- ---------- ----------
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities ....... 53,455 (3,503) 14,715
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of short-term investments ........................... (199,748) (98,510) (3,180)
Sales and maturities of short-term investments ................ 175,048 123,663 5,052
Purchases of property and equipment ........................... (3,888) (2,763) (1,135)
Sales of property and equipment ............................... -- 56 82
Collection (issuance) of notes receivable ..................... 84 (16) 243
Increase in capitalized software .............................. (3,945) (617) (3,471)
Decrease (increase) in other assets ........................... 132 81 (5,273)
---------- ---------- ----------
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities ....... (32,317) 21,894 (7,682)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net proceeds from issuance of stock ........................... 2,240 175 1,288
Purchase of treasury stock .................................... -- (108) (2,741)
Payments on line of credit agreements ......................... (11,200) -- --
Payments on notes payable ..................................... (2,178) (1,500) (787)
Proceeds from notes payable ................................... -- 852 1,353
Receipts from stock subscription receivable ................... 150 -- --
---------- ---------- ----------
Net cash used in financing activities ..................... (10,988) (581) (887)
CASH FLOWS FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:
Net cash used in discontinued operations ...................... (10,972) (8,849) (4,086)
Effect of translation exchange rates on cash .................... (115) 19 (671)
---------- ---------- ----------
Net (decrease) increase in cash and equivalents ................. (937) 8,980 1,389
Cash and equivalents at beginning of period ..................... 7,805 6,868 15,848
---------- ---------- ----------
Cash and equivalents at end of period ........................... $ 6,868 $ 15,848 $ 17,237
========== ========== ==========
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Interest paid ................................................. $ 954 $ 134 $ 144
Income taxes paid ............................................. 434 129 --
Income taxes refunded ......................................... -- -- 177
Notes payable issued for acquired asset ....................... -- -- 700
Issuance of restricted stock to employees and consultants ..... -- -- 333
Net shares received in settlement ............................. -- (173) --
Mark to market of investments ................................. 8,461 1,541
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated
financial statements
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FORGENT NETWORKS, INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA OR OTHERWISE NOTED)
1. THE COMPANY
Forgent Networks, Inc. (Forgent, or the Company,) is a provider of
enterprise software and services that enable organizations to collaborate
effectively and efficiently, to expedite decision making, and to streamline
operations. Forgent's software manages the essential elements of collaboration:
people, resources, and technology, and provides one-stop scheduling of all
resources necessary for complex conference automation and management of
communication networks. With a 20-year history of video communications
experiences, Forgent develops neutral network management software for rich media
networks and also offers a full spectrum of top-rated services to the visual
communications industry, regardless of brand, to make collaboration easy,
reliable and effective. Forgent's services and software are designed to improve
industry-wide multi-vendor platform interoperability as well as to improve video
network management and reliability standards throughout the industry.
On August 23, 2000, the Company announced a new business charter that
shifted its core business model from the manufacture of videoconferencing
endpoints to a provider of enterprise software and services for visually
enabling broadband networks. The Company's vast experience in the industry
indicated that videoconferencing would not reach the broad-based market appeal
necessary for overall growth through the production of videoconferencing
endpoints alone. Therefore, the Company planned to leverage its professional
services and software expertise in the deployment and management of
videoconferencing endpoints by continuing to actively market its ability to
integrate, install and service a wide offering of third-party products,
including the products of companies that were traditional competitors when the
focus was hardware. Subsequently, management decided to solely focus its efforts
on its Solutions business and to exit its Products business. Therefore, Forgent
announced in May 2001 that the Company intended to sell its Products business
unit and to rename the remaining Solutions business unit as Forgent Corporation,
subject to the execution and consummation of a sale agreement and shareholder
approval. The Company's shareholders approved the transaction during its 2001
annual meeting and the sale was finalized on January 23, 2002. The Company
renamed its remaining business as Forgent Networks, Inc.
Management believes it must provide network software products and solutions
that support the vast amount of visual communication applications by improving
the interoperability of all the components in a broadband video network, by
expanding the Company's current interoperability labs to create a center of
excellence for standards testing and integration and by developing and
introducing enterprise videoconferencing software that provides a high level of
manageability, reliability and ease-of-use for existing and new enterprise
systems. Furthermore, the development and expansion of Forgent's network
consulting and professional services will contribute in transforming the
majority of its revenue base from endpoint products to a software and solutions
centric provider. Management believes the Company's refocus of its efforts and
resources will provide the greatest opportunity for long-term success for
Forgent and its shareholders.
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and include the
accounts of Forgent's wholly owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany
transactions and balances have been eliminated in the consolidation. Preparation
of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make
estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts 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. The more significant estimates made by management
include the provisions for doubtful accounts receivable and notes receivable,
inventory reserve for potentially excess or obsolete inventory, the valuation
allowance for the gross deferred tax asset, contingency reserves, lives of fixed
assets, the determination of the fair value of its long-lived assets, including
its intangible assets, the loss from discontinued operations, and the loss from
its lease impairment. Actual amounts could differ from the estimates made.
Management periodically evaluates estimates used in the preparation of the
financial statements for continued reasonableness. Appropriate adjustments, if
any, to the estimates used are made prospectively based upon such periodic
evaluation.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
In general, the Company recognizes revenue when persuasive evidence of an
arrangement exists, service delivery has occurred, fee is fixed or determinable,
and collectibility is probable.
In accordance with Statement of Position 97-2, "Software Revenue
Recognition," software and product revenues are recognized when the software or
product is shipped and invoiced. When a sale contains both delivered and
deferred elements, the Company utilizes vendor-specific objective evidence to
allocate the sale price first to deferred elements and then the residual value
is allocated to the delivered elements.
Service revenues are recorded at the time the services are rendered.
Integration revenues are recognized after the customized systems are tested,
installed, and the Company has no significant further obligations to the
customer.
Revenues for maintenance agreements are recorded ratably over the contract
period. Customer prepayments are deferred until services have been rendered and
there are no significant further obligations to the customer.
Gross intellectual property licensing revenue is recognized at the time a
license agreement has been executed and related costs are recorded as cost of
goods sold.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA OR OTHERWISE NOTED)
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT COSTS
Costs incurred in connection with the development of software products are
accounted for in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
("SFAS") No. 86, "Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software to Be Sold,
Leased or Otherwise Marketed." Costs incurred prior to the establishment of
technological feasibility are charged to research and development expense.
Amortization of capitalized software begins upon initial product shipment.
Software development costs are amortized over the estimated life of the related
product (generally thirty-six months), using the straight-line method.
The Company capitalized internal software development costs of $3,945, $617,
and $3,471 for the years ended July 31, 2000, 2001, and 2002, respectively. No
amortization of such costs was recorded for the years ended July 31, 2000, and
2001, respectively. Amortization of capitalized software development costs for
the year ended July 31, 2002 was $552.
During the year ended July 31, 2000, management made the decision to
discontinue further development efforts and abandoned certain projects
previously capitalized. The resulting charge of $5,120 was included in the
write-down of impaired assets during the year ended July 31, 2000 (see Note 7).
CASH AND EQUIVALENTS
Cash and equivalents include cash and investments in highly liquid
investments with an original maturity of three months or less when purchased. As
of July 31, 2002, the Company holds $683 in certificates of deposit to secure
its note payable to Silicon Valley Bank and one capital lease.
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Short-term investments are carried at market value. Short-term investments
consist of funds primarily invested in mortgage-backed securities guaranteed by
the U.S. government, government securities, commercial paper, and equity
securities, and all mature within one year of July 31, 2001 and 2002. The
carrying amounts of the Company's short-term investments at July 31, 2001 and
2002 are as follows:
2001 2002
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MARKET MARKET
COST VALUE COST VALUE
------ ------ ------ ------
Corporate obligations ........ $4,445 $4,445 $ 722 $ 722
Equity securities ............ 142 1,683 -- --
Other ........................ -- -- 1,993 1,993
------ ------ ------ ------
$4,587 $6,128 $2,715 $2,715
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The Company accounts for investment securities under SFAS No. 115,
"Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities." SFAS No. 115
requires investment securities to be classified as held-to-maturity, trading or
available-for-sale based on the characteristics of the securities and the
activity in the investment portfolio. At July 31, 2001 and 2002, all investment
securities are classified as available-for-sale. The Company specifically
identifies its short-term investments and uses the cost of the investments as
the basis for recording unrealized gains and losses as part of other
comprehensive income on the Consolidated Balance Sheet and for
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA OR OTHERWISE NOTED)
recording realized gains and losses as part of other income and expense on the
Consolidated Statements of Operations. Gross unrealized gains on
available-for-sale securities were $1.5 million at July 31, 2001. As of July 31,
2002, the Company did not have any unrealized gains or losses on
available-for-sale securities. The Company realized $6.5 million and $1.7
million in gains during the year ended July 31, 2001 and July 31, 2002,
respectively.
INVENTORIES
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined on
a weighted average basis. Appropriate consideration is given to obsolescence,
excessive levels, deterioration and other factors in evaluating net realizable
value.
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Internal support equipment is
video teleconferencing equipment used internally for purposes such as sales and
marketing demonstrations, Company meetings, testing, troubleshooting customer
problems, and engineering, and is therefore recorded at manufactured cost.
Depreciation and amortization are provided using the straight-line method over
the estimated economic lives of the assets, which range from two to eight years,
over the lease term, or over the life of the improvement of the respective
assets, as applicable. Repair and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred.
The Company periodically reviews the estimated economic lives of property and
equipment and makes adjustments according to the latest information available.
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets include the goodwill that resulted from various
acquisitions by the Company (see Note 4). Amortization periods for the
intangible assets associated with these acquisitions range from 8 to 15 years
for the fiscal years ending July 31, 2000 and July 31, 2001. Accumulated
amortization was $5.2 and $6.2 million at July 31, 2000 and 2001, respectively.
Effective August 1, 2001, the Company chose early adoption of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangibles
Assets," which recognizes that since goodwill and certain intangible assets may
have indefinite useful lives, these assets are no longer required to be
amortized but are to be evaluated at least annually for impairment. In
accordance with SFAS No. 142, the Company is required to complete its
transitional impairment test, with any resulting impairment loss recorded as a
cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle. Subsequent impairment
losses are reflected in operating income from continuing operations on the
Consolidated Statement of Operations. Upon adoption of SFAS No. 142, the Company
did not record any goodwill amortization expenses during the year ended July 31,
2002. Additionally, as a result of the transitional impairment test, the Company
did not record any impairment of its goodwill for the year ended July 31, 2002.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION
The financial statements of the Company's foreign subsidiaries are measured
using the local currency as the functional currency. Accordingly, assets and
liabilities of the subsidiaries are translated at current rates of exchange at
the balance sheet date. The resultant gains or losses from translation are
included in a separate component of stockholders' equity. Income and expense
from the subsidiaries are translated using monthly average exchange rates.
In order to manage the Company's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate
fluctuations related to the European Euro and the Australian Dollar, management
utilized forward currency exchange contracts. Since these forward contracts were
used to hedge foreign currency exposures, the net cash amounts paid or received
on the contracts were accrued and recognized as an adjustment to currency
translation adjustments in the statement of operations. Management ceased
utilizing forward currency exchange contracts effective July 31, 2001.
INCOME TAXES
The Company accounts for income taxes under SFAS No. 109, "Accounting for
Income Taxes," which requires the liability method of accounting for income
taxes. Under the liability method, deferred taxes are determined based on the
difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and
liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the
differences are expected to reverse.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA OR OTHERWISE NOTED)
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK
The Company sells its services to various companies across several
industries, including third-party resellers. The Company performs ongoing credit
evaluations of its customers and maintains reserves for potential credit losses.
The Company requires advanced payments or secured transactions when deemed
necessary.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The fair value of the Company's foreign currency forward contracts at July
31, 2000 was based on quoted market rates. As of July 31, 2001 the Company
discontinued using foreign currency contracts. The carrying amount of short-term
investments and notes payable approximates fair value because of the short
maturity and nature of these instruments. The Company places its cash investment
in quality financial instruments and limits the amount invested in any one
institution or in any type of instrument. The Company has not experienced any
significant losses on its investments.
LONG-LIVED ASSETS
The Company evaluates its long-lived assets and intangibles based on
guidance provided by SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived
Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of." SFAS No. 121 established
accounting standards for the impairment of long-lived assets, certain
identifiable intangibles, and goodwill related to those assets to be held and
used for long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangibles to be disposed
of (see Note 7).
EMPLOYEE STOCK PLANS
The Company determines the fair value of grants of stock, stock options and
other equity instruments issued to employees in accordance with SFAS No. 123,
"Accounting and Disclosure of Stock-Based Compensation." SFAS No. 123
encourages, but does not require, companies to recognize compensation expense
for grants of stock, stock options, and other equity instruments to employees
based on their estimated fair market value on the date of grant. The Company has
opted to continue to apply the existing accounting rules contained in APB No.
25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees." As such, SFAS No. 123 has had no
effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations.
The Company records unearned compensation related to equity instruments that
are issued at prices which are below the fair market value of the underlying
stock on the measurement date. Such unearned compensation is amortized ratably
over the vesting period of the related equity instruments.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
On August 31, 2000 the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards ("SFAS") No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities." SFAS No. 133 establishes accounting and reporting standards for
derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in
other contracts (collectively referred to as derivatives) and for hedging
activities. SFAS No. 133 requires the recognition of all derivatives as either
assets or liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet with changes in fair
value recorded in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
The accounting for changes in fair value of a derivative depends upon
whether it has been designated in a hedging relationship and, further, on the
type of hedging relationship pursuant to SFAS No. 133. Changes in the fair value
of derivatives not designated in a hedging relationship are recognized each
period in earnings. Hedging relationships are established pursuant to the
Company's risk management policies, and are initially and regularly evaluated to
determine whether they are expected to be, and have been, highly effective
hedges. If a derivative ceases to be a highly effective hedge, hedge accounting
is discontinued prospectively, and future changes in the fair value of the
derivative is recognized in earnings each period. For derivatives designated as
hedges of the variability of cash flows related to a recognized asset or
liability (cash flow hedges), the effective portion of the change in fair value
of the derivatives is reported in other comprehensive income and reclassified
into earnings in the period in which the hedged items affect earnings. Gains or
losses deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income associated with
terminated derivatives remain in accumulated other comprehensive income until
the hedged items affect earnings. Forecasted transactions designated as the
hedged
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA OR OTHERWISE NOTED)
items in cash flow hedges are regularly evaluated to assess that they continue
to be probable of occurring, and if the forecasted transactions are no longer
probable of occurring, any gain or loss deferred in accumulated other
comprehensive income is recognized in earnings currently.
During fiscal 2001 the Company utilized forward currency exchange contracts
to reduce the exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates
related to the European Euro and the Australian Dollar. The changes in these
contracts are reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The Company
also utilized derivatives designated as cash flow hedges to ensure a minimum
level of cashflows as related to its investment in the Polycom stock. The amount
of ineffectiveness with respect to these cash flow hedges was not material.
These hedges were recorded at fair value on the Consolidated Balance Sheet,
under the caption short-term investments as of July 31, 2001. During the first
quarter of fiscal year 2002, the remaining 77 shares of Polycom were sold under
a cash flow hedge and $1.7 million was reclassed from other comprehensive income
to earnings.
In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued SFAS
No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets." SFAS No. 142 addresses
financial accounting and reporting for acquired goodwill and other intangible
assets. Since the standard recognizes goodwill and certain intangible assets may
have indefinite useful lives, these assets are no longer required to be
amortized but are evaluated at least annually for impairment. Intangible assets
with finite useful lives will continue to be amortized over their useful lives,
but without constraint of an arbitrary ceiling. In accordance with SFAS No. 142,
the Company is required to complete its transitional impairment test, with any
resulting impairment loss recorded as a cumulative effect of a change in
accounting principle. Subsequent impairment losses are reflected in operating
income from continuing operations on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Effective August 1, 2001, the Company chose early adoption of SFAS No. 142, and
therefore did not record any goodwill amortization expenses during the year
ended July 31, 2002. As a result of the transitional impairment test, the
Company did not record any impairment of its goodwill for the year ended July
31, 2002. The Company's goodwill, net of accumulated amortization, was $10.6
million and $15.8 million at July 31, 2001 and July 31, 2002, respectively.
As required by SFAS No. 142, the results for the prior years have not been
restated. A reconciliation of the previously reported net loss and earnings per
share for the years ended July 31, 2000, 2001, and 2002 as if SFAS No. 142 had
been adopted is presented as follows:
2000 2001 2002
---------- ---------- ----------
Reported net income (loss) .................. $ 2,297 $ (32,540) $ (6,103)
Add back goodwill amortization .............. 1,824 1,101 --
---------- ---------- ----------
Adjusted net income (loss) .................. $ 4,121 $ (31,439) $ (6,103)
========== ========== ==========
Basic earnings per share:
As reported ................................. $ 0.09 $ (1.31) $ (0.25)
Goodwill amortization ....................... 0.07 0.04 --
---------- ---------- ----------
Adjusted earnings per share ................. $ 0.16 $ (1.27) $ (0.25)
========== ========== ==========
Diluted earnings per share:
As reported ................................. $ 0.09 $ (1.31) $ (0.24)
Goodwill amortization ....................... 0.07 0.04 --
---------- ---------- ----------
Adjusted earnings per share ................. $ 0.16 $ (1.27) $ (0.24)
========== ========== ==========
In August 2001, the FASB issued Statement No. 144, "Accounting for the
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets." SFAS No. 144 supercedes SFAS No.
121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived
Assets to be Disposed Of," as well as the accounting and reporting provisions
relating to the disposal of a segment of a business as required by Accounting
Principles Board No. 30. The provisions of SFAS No. 144 will be effective for
the Company's fiscal year beginning August 1, 2002. The Company does not expect
that the adoption of SFAS No. 144 will have a significant impact on its
financial statements.
In June 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, "Accounting for Costs Associated
with Exit or Disposal Activities." SFAS 146 addresses accounting for
restructuring costs and supersedes previous accounting guidance, principally
Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") No. 94-3, "Liability Recognition for Certain
Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an Activity (including
Certain Costs Incurred in a Restructuring)." SFAS No. 146 requires that the
liability associated with exit or disposal activities be recognized when the
liability is incurred. As a contrast under EITF 94-3, a liability for an exit
cost is recognized when a Company commits to an exit plan. SFAS No. 146 also
establishes that a liability should initially be measured and recorded at fair
value. Accordingly, SFAS No. 146 may affect the timing and amount of recognizing
restructuring costs. The Company will adopt the provisions of this statement for
any restructuring activities initiated after December 31, 2002.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA OR OTHERWISE NOTED)
3. RESTRUCTURING ACTIVITIES
In August 2001, the Company restructured its organization, which involved
the termination of 65 employees, or 17% of the workforce, who were assisted with
outplacement support and severance. The reduction affected 16 employees in
Austin, Texas, 30 employees in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, and 19 employees
in remote and international locations. The restructuring was the result of
eliminating certain business elements that did not contribute to Forgent's core
competencies as well as efforts to increase efficiencies and to significantly
reduce administrative costs. All of the employees were terminated and the
Company recorded a one-time charge of $0.8 million in the first quarter of
fiscal 2002 for the restructuring. As of July 31, 2002, all of the involuntary
termination benefits had been paid.
On August 23, 2000, the Company announced a new business charter and the
restructuring of its organization. The new business charter was intended to
execute a change in business strategy that leverages Forgent's services and
systems integration capabilities in order to become the industry leader in
providing visual communication solutions over broadband enterprise networks. The
restructuring involved the involuntary termination of approximately 200
employees globally, or 34% of the Company's workforce and the consolidation of
leased office space in its Austin, Texas headquarters, as well as in Sunnyvale,
California and other remote facilities. These workforce reductions and
consolidations of office space reduced costs and focused resources on efforts to
support the new business strategy. The Company completed all terminations by
January 31, 2001. During fiscal 2001, the Company recorded a restructuring
charge of $1,708, all of which is included in the loss from discontinued
operations.
4. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
In April 2002, Forgent sold inventory and certain other assets related to
its integration business to SPL Integrated Solutions ("SPL"), a leading
nationwide integrator that designs and installs large-display videoconferencing
systems and fully integrated multimedia systems for corporations, educational
institutions and government agencies. SPL currently provides all of the
integration services for Forgent and Forgent became the exclusive service
provider for SPL, thus allowing each company to strengthen and to significantly
expand its individual core services while complementing each others' product
offerings. As a result of the sale, Forgent received $150 in cash and a $282
note receivable from SPL. SPL absorbed 15 members of Forgent's Professional
Services Integration team and re-located to Forgent's facility in King of
Prussia, Pennsylvania, where the combined team of engineers and technicians
manage and execute the delivery of audio-video system integration and support.
The assets related to the integration business were sold for approximately their
net book value and thus an immaterial amount of gain was recorded during the
third quarter of fiscal 2002. The sale allowed Forgent to focus its strengths
and resources on growing its more profitable software and services business
while still providing multimedia systems to its customers through SPL.
On October 2, 2001, Forgent announced that it had signed a definitive sales
agreement to sell the operations and certain assets of its Products business
unit, including the VTEL name, in order to devote its energies and resources to
the development of Forgent's services and software business. The Company's
shareholders approved the transaction during its 2001 annual meeting and the
sale was finalized on January 23, 2002. The sale of substantially all of the
assets used in the Products business unit was made to VTEL Products Corporation
("VTEL"), a privately held company created by the former Vice-President of
Manufacturing of the Products business unit and two other senior management
members of the Products business unit. As a result, the Company received cash of
$0.5 million, a 90-day subordinated promissory note, bearing interest at an
annual rate of five percent, for approximately $1.0 million, a 5-year
subordinated promissory note, bearing interest at an annual rate of five
percent, for $5.0 million and 1,045 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per
share, representing 19.9% of the new company's fully diluted equity.
Additionally, Forgent and VTEL entered into a general license agreement, in
which VTEL was granted certain non-exclusive rights in and to certain patents,
software, proprietary know-how, and information of the Company that was used in
the daily operations of the Products business unit. Due to uncertainties
regarding VTEL's future business, Forgent fully reserved its equity interest in
VTEL. VTEL did not remit payment on its first subordinated promissory note due
in April 2002, as stipulated in the sales agreement, and management is currently
renegotiating the terms of the note. As a result of this default and due to the
uncertainty in collecting the two outstanding notes from VTEL, the Company
recorded a $5.9 million charge for the reserve of both notes from VTEL, which is
presented with the losses from discontinued operations for the year ended July
31, 2002. However, management is continuing its efforts on collecting these
outstanding notes receivables. Since the sale of the products business occurred
several months after it was originally anticipated to close, and since the
operations performed significantly worse than expected, an additional loss of
$8.8 million was recorded to discontinued operations in fiscal 2002. As of July
31, 2001, the Company estimated the loss from the disposal of the VTEL Products
business unit to be $1.1 million. During the 2002 fiscal year, Forgent recorded
an additional $0.2 million in expenses associated with the completion of the
sale.
As a result of the sales of the integration and products businesses, the
Company has presented these businesses as discontinued operations on the
accompanying consolidated financial statements. The operating results of the
integration and products businesses for the fiscal years ended July 31, 2000,
2001, and 2002 were as follows:
2000 2001 2002
------- -------- --------
Revenues from unaffiliated customers ...... 107,094 58,679 15,853
Loss from discontinued operations ......... (19,901) (19,010) (15,135)
The net assets from discontinued operations presented on the Consolidated
Balance Sheets were as follows:
2001 2002
---------- ----------
Current assets ............ $ 7,247 $ --
Non-Current assets ........ 1,123 --
Current liabilities ....... (366) --
---------- ----------
$ 8,004 $ --
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA OR OTHERWISE NOTED)
5. ACQUISITIONS
As approved by each company's board of directors, Forgent acquired certain
assets and liabilities of Global Scheduling Solutions, Inc., a global provider
of enterprise conference room scheduling and resource management solutions, on
June, 4, 2002. Forgent paid Global Scheduling Solutions, Inc. a combination of
$4.0 million in cash, $0.7 million tied to certain future contingent "earn-out"
payments and the assumption of certain liabilities. The contingent liability is
recorded as part of the current notes payable on Forgent's consolidated balance
sheet as of July 31, 2002 because management believes it is probable that this
amount will be paid. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase of assets.
Accordingly, the purchase price has been allocated to tangible and identifiable
intangible assets acquired based on their estimated fair values at the date of
acquisition. Total costs in excess of tangible and intangible assets acquired of
approximately $5.2 million have been recorded as goodwill. Results of acquired
operations are included in our consolidated income statements for the period
beginning June 4, 2002 through July 31, 2002. Forgent continues to market Global
Scheduling Solutions, Inc.'s flagship product, Global Scheduling System, an
industry leading web-based application that combines the management of
large-scale meeting environments and all necessary resources and services while
reducing the cost and time associated with such management. As a result of the
acquisition, Forgent becomes the only vendor that can provide complete one-stop
video network scheduling, launching, monitoring and management solution.
6. ASSET IMPAIRMENT
Initially, management intended to further develop its video streaming
technology, which is a server application with the abilities to create video
e-mail programs and to store streamed video for later non-real time playback, as
an added feature to its current VNP software. Based upon customer feedback
regarding the VNP software during the second quarter of fiscal 2002, customers
did not need these advanced features but desired fundamental network management
applications with more robust device level support and value added network level
instrumentation for ISDN and IP networks to enable them to understand and
monitor how well their networks are performing. Therefore, management reviewed
its capitalized software development costs and determined the video streaming
technology would not be used in the development of VNP. As a result, the $2.4
million capitalized software development costs associated with this technology
was impaired during the year ended July 31, 2002.
Due to the disposition of the Products business in fiscal 2002, the VTEL
personnel relocated from Forgent's headquarters at 108 Wild Basin Road in
Austin, Texas to VTEL's headquarters at 9208 Waterford Centre Blvd. in Austin,
Texas. This relocation left a vacancy of approximately 52 thousand rentable
square feet, or 38% of the total lease space. Additionally, Forgent had existing
unoccupied space inventory due to the downsizing of the Company on account of
the recent restructurings. In fiscal 2002, Forgent was able to sublease some of
the vacated space, but was unable to fully sublease the space due to the
economic downturn during the year. Therefore, management analyzed the future
undiscounted cash flows related to the lease on the Wild Basin property and
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA OR OTHERWISE NOTED)
determined the economic value of the lost sublease rental income. As a result,
Forgent recorded a one-time $2.0 million impairment charge for the unleased
space as of July 31, 2002. This non-cash impairment was reported as part of
continuing operations on the consolidated statement of operations.
During fiscal year 2001 management implemented a strategy to divest all
non-core operations to focus on returning to profitability. Therefore, the
Company folded its OnScreen24 subsidiary's operations back into the core
business. OnScreen24 primarily operated from Forgent's property in Sunnyvale,
California. During the third quarter of fiscal 2001, the Company sold its equity
interest in the real estate lease for $500 and recorded a related $1.1 million
impairment for the leasehold improvements at the Sunnyvale facility. The $1.1
million impairment in fiscal 2001 was all related to continuing operations.
As a result of the new charter announced in August 2000, management reviewed
certain long-lived assets including property, plant and equipment, goodwill and
other intangible assets, and capitalized software, to evaluate the
recoverability of these assets pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting
Standard ("SFAS") No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of." The evaluation indicated that the
future undiscounted cash flows related to certain long-lived assets were below
the carrying value of the assets associated with their future operations.
Further, the closure of certain foreign offices and the termination of the
software capitalization projects resulted in the identification of only minimal
future cash flows. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2000, the Company
adjusted the long-lived assets associated with its manufacturing operations and
the long-lived assets related to the foreign operations and capitalized
software. Management calculated the fair value for the long-lived assets based
on anticipated future cash flows discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk
involved, which resulted in a non-cash impairment charge of $14.1 million. This
impairment loss was recorded on the consolidated statement of operations as
follows:
CONTINUING DISCONTINUED TOTAL
OPERATIONS OPERATIONS IMPAIRMENT
------------ ------------ ------------
Capitalized Software .............. $ 5,120 $ 664 $ 5,784
Property, plant and equipment ..... 1,909 3,983 5,892
Intangible Assets ................. 332 1,908 2,240
Other ............................. -- 156 156
------------ ------------ ------------
$ 7,361 $ 6,711 $ 14,072
============ ============ ============
The remaining useful lives of certain assets were shortened and thus,
depreciation and amortization for these impaired assets will be higher in
subsequent fiscal years.
7. SALE OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
During fiscal 2002, the Company sold $9.3 million of its outstanding
accounts receivable, without any recourse, in efforts to recapture cash balances
lost due primarily to an unanticipated significant drop in sales from
discontinued operations and the remaining payments of outstanding payables
related to the discontinued operations. Silicon Valley Bank purchased the assets
for a fee of approximately 1.8% of the value of the accounts receivable sold and
a one-time set-up fee of $13. The Company received proceeds from Silicon Valley
Bank of $9.1 million.
Under the provisions of SFAS No. 140, "Accounting for Transfers and
Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities," which Forgent
adopted as of January 31, 2002, a transfer of receivables may be accounted for
as a sale if the following three conditions are met: (1) the transferred assets
are isolated from the transferor, (2) the transferee has the right to pledge or
sell the transferred assets, and (3) the transferor does not maintain control
over the transferred assets. Accordingly, the Company recorded the transfer of
the accounts receivable as a sale of asset, excluded the related receivables
from the Consolidated Balance Sheet and recorded related expenses of $178 for
the year ended July 31, 2002.
8. INVENTORIES
Inventories consist of the following:
JULY 31,
---------------
2001 2002
------ ------
Raw materials ........... $ 454 $ 253
Work-in-process ......... -- 97
Finished goods .......... -- 194
Other ................... -- 19
------ ------
$ 454 $ 563
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA OR OTHERWISE NOTED)
The inventory held as of July 31, 2002 and July 31, 2001 primarily represent
third-party equipment to be sold to Forgent's customers through its Multi-Vendor
Program ("MVP").
9. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment and related depreciable lives are composed of the
following:
JULY 31,
--------------------
2001 2002
-------- --------
Furniture, machinery and equipment, 2-8 years ......... $ 11,822 $ 8,539
Internal support equipment, 2-4 years ................. 1,140 1,157
Customer service assets, 2-5 years .................... 3,738 4,086
Leasehold improvements, lease term or life of the
Improvement ......................................... 5,340 3,597
-------- --------
22,040 17,379
Less accumulated depreciation ......................... (12,540) (11,645)
-------- --------
$ 9,500 $ 5,734
======== ========
Capital leases of $1,140 and $519 for the years ended July 31, 2001 and
2002, respectively, are included in the "Leasehold improvements, lease term, or
life of the improvement" amounts above. The amortization of the capital leases
is recorded as depreciation expense on the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Depreciation and amortization expense relating to property and equipment was
approximately $4,060, $5,354 and $4,450 for the years ended July 31, 2000, 2001
and 2002, respectively.
10. NOTES PAYABLE
Notes payable at July 31, 2002 consist of the following:
2001 2002
-------- --------
Note payable to Silicon Valley Bank in monthly
installments through July 2005, bearing interest
at prime plus 1.50% ................................. $ -- $ 499
Note payable to Global Scheduling Solutions, Inc.
subject to "earn-out" provisions through
October 31, 2002, bearing no interest .............. -- 700
-------- --------
-- 1,199
Less: current maturities .............................. -- (899)
-------- --------
Long-term notes payable ............................... $ -- $ 300
======== ========
The note payable to Silicon Valley Bank is secured by a certificate of deposit
equal to the $499 balance due as of July 31, 2002.
11. LINE OF CREDIT
In March 2000, the Company repaid the outstanding balance on its line of
credit with a banking syndicate. At July 31, 2002, the Company did not have a
line of credit in place and does not expect to obtain a new line of credit in
fiscal 2003.
12. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM
During fiscal 2001 and 2002, the Company repurchased 87 and 788 shares of
its Common Stock for $108 and $2,741, respectively. These purchased shares
remained in treasury as of the end of fiscal 2002. The repurchase of stock
resulted in an increase in loss per share of $0.01 in fiscal 2001 and 2002.
STOCK SUBSCRIPTIONS RECEIVABLE
During fiscal 1999, the Company loaned certain employees amounts to either
purchase shares of the Company's stock on the open market, exercise options or
participate in the employee stock purchase program. Receivables with recourse
totaling $150 related to the exercise of options and the participation of the
employee stock purchase program were classified as a reduction of additional
paid-in capital at July 31, 1999 and were repaid during the year ended July 31,
2000.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA OR OTHERWISE NOTED)
STOCK AND STOCK OPTION PLANS
Forgent has three stock option plans, the 1989 Stock Option Plan (the "1989
Plan"), the 1996 Stock Option Plan (the "1996 Plan") and the 1992 Director Stock
Option Plan (the "1992 Plan"). The 1989 Plan and the 1996 Plan both provide for
the issuance of non-qualified and incentive stock options to employees and
consultants of the Company. Stock options are generally granted at the fair
market value at the time of grant, and the options generally vest ratably over
48 months and are exercisable for a period of ten years beginning with date of
grant. Effective June 1999, the 1989 Plan expired whereby the Company can no
longer grant options under the Plan; however, options previously granted remain
outstanding. The 1992 Plan provides for the issuance of stock options to
non-employee directors at the fair market value at the time of grant. Such
options vest ratably over 36 months and are exercisable for a period of ten
years beginning with the date of the grant. Total compensation expense
recognized in the consolidated statement of operations for stock based awards
was $126, $4 and 106 thousand for fiscal years ending July 31, 2000, 2001 and
2002.
As of July 31, 2002 we had reserved shares of common stock for future
issuance under the 1989, 1992 and 1996 Plans as follows:
Options Outstanding 3,701
Options available for future grant 1,756
-------
Shares reserved 5,457
The Company applies APB No. 25 and related interpretations in accounting for
its stock option plans for grants to employees. Accordingly, no compensation
cost is recognized for its stock option plans unless options are issued at
exercise prices that are below the market price on the measurement date. Had
compensation cost for the Company's stock option plans been determined based on
the fair market value at the grant dates for awards under those plans consistent
with the method provided by SFAS No. 123, the Company's net income (loss) per
share would have been reflected by the following pro forma amounts for the years
ended July 31, 2000, 2001 and 2002:
2000 2001 2002
-------- -------- --------
Net income (loss) ....................... As reported $ 2,297 $(32,540) $ (6,103)
Pro forma $ (1,930) $(35,471) $ (7,767)
Basic net income (loss) per
common share .......................... As reported $ 0.09 $ (1.31) $ (0.25)
Pro forma $ (0.08) $ (1.43) $ (0.31)
Diluted net income (loss) per
common share .......................... As reported $ 0.09 $ (1.31) $ (0.24)
Pro forma $ (0.08) $ (1.43) $ (0.30)
The pro forma effect on net income (loss) for 2000, 2001 and 2002 is not
representative of the pro forma effect on net income (loss) in future years
because it does not take into consideration pro forma compensation expense
related to grants issued prior to 1996.
The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using
the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average
assumptions used for grants the years ended July 31, 2000, 2001 and 2002:
2000 2001 2002
---------- ---------- ----------
Dividend yield ............... -- -- --
Expected volatility .......... 70.86% 73.57% 78.87%
Risk-free rate of return ..... 6.13% 4.95% 4.00%
Expected life ................ 7.36 years 7.41 years 5.84 years
The following table summarizes activity under all Plans for the years ended
July 31, 2000, 2001 and 2002.
2000 2001 2002
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
WEIGHTED WEIGHTED WEIGHTED
AVERAGE AVERAGE AVERAGE
SHARES EXERCISE SHARES EXERCISE SHARES EXERCISE
(000'S) PRICE (000'S) PRICE (000'S) PRICE
------- -------- ------- -------- ------- --------
Outstanding at the beginning of the
Year ...................................... 4,548 $ 7.11 3,999 $ 5.39 3,613 $ 4.45
Granted ................................... 1,436 4.47 1,527 1.29 2,637 3.28
Exercised ................................. (437) 4.40 (3) 1.10 (593) 1.83
Canceled .................................. (1,548) 9.89 (1,910) 3.88 (1,956) 4.63
------- ------- -------
Outstanding at the end of the year .......... 3,999 $ 5.39 3,613 $ 4.45 3,701 $ 3.94
======= ======= =======
Options exercisable at year end ............. 3,945 $ 5.41 3,563 $ 4.47 3,644 $ 3.95
======= ======= =======
Weighted average fair value of options
granted during the year ................... $ 3.28 $ 0.95 $ 2.19
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA OR OTHERWISE NOTED)
OPTIONS OUTSTANDING OPTIONS EXERCISABLE
--------------------------------------------- --------------------------
WEIGHTED- WEIGHTED- WEIGHTED-
NUMBER AVERAGE AVERAGE NUMBER AVERAGE
OUTSTANDING AT REMAINING EXERCISE EXERCISABLE AT EXERCISE
RANGE OF EXERCISE PRICES JULY 31, 2002 CONTRACTUAL LIFE PRICE JULY 31, 2002 PRICE
- ------------------------ -------------- ---------------- --------- -------------- ---------
$ 0.88 -- $ 2.42 786 8.63 years $ 1.37 780 $ 1.37
2.57 -- 3.04 1,035 9.17 2.98 1,026 2.98
3.10 -- 4.00 915 9.54 3.59 883 3.58
4.01 -- 13.36 957 6.07 7.30 947 7.33
20.56 -- 20.56 8 3.31 20.56 8 20.56
---------------- -------------- ---------------- --------- -------------- ---------
$ 0.88 -- $20.56 3,701 8.33 $ 3.94 3,644 $ 3.95
================ ============== ================ ========= ============== =========
Generally, options are exercisable immediately upon grant. However, stock
issued upon exercise of a stock option is subject to repurchase by the Company
at the exercise price until the option vesting period has elapsed. At July 31,
2002, options to purchase 1,336 shares were vested. At July 31, 2002, no
unvested options had been exercised.
EMPLOYEE STOCK PURCHASE PLAN
On April 29, 1993, Forgent adopted an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
("Employee Plan"), which enables all employees to acquire Forgent stock under
the plan. The Employee Plan authorizes the issuance of up to 1,350 shares of
Forgent's Common Stock. The Employee Plan allows participants to purchase shares
of the Company's Common Stock at a price equal to the lesser of (a) 85% of the
fair market value of the Common Stock on the date of the grant of the option or
(b) 85% of the fair market value of the Common Stock at the time of exercise.
Common Stock issued under the Employee Plan totaled 155 shares, 103 shares, and
99 shares respectively, for the years ended July 31, 2000, 2001 and 2002.
RESTRICTED STOCK PLAN
On December 17, 1998, the Company adopted a restricted stock plan (the "1998
Plan"). The 1998 Plan authorizes the issuance of up to one million shares of
Forgent's Common Stock to be used to reward, incent and retain employees. During
fiscal 2002 the Company issued 115 thousand shares under the 1998 plan with a
weighted-average grant date fair market value of $2.64 and resulting in $85
thousand of expense during fiscal 2002. No shares were issued under the 1998
Plan in fiscal 2000 or 2001.
MODIFICATIONS TO OPTIONS
On July 18, 2002, the Company modified the change of control agreements of
certain officers of the Company. The original option agreements accelerated the
vesting schedule of the officers' unvested options three months for every year
of employment in the event of a change of control as defined in the plan. The
modified agreements vest all unvested options upon a change of control,
regardless of length of service. As of July 18, 2002, the potential charge
related to this modification was approximately $591. As there is no pending or
anticipated change of control event, the Company has not recognized a charge. In
addition, the maximum severance allowed under the agreements was reduced from
1.8 times annual salary to 1.0 times annual salary.
13. DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN
The Company sponsors a defined contribution 401(k) plan that is available to
substantially all employees. The plan may be amended or terminated at any time
by the Board of Directors. The Company, although not required to, has provided
matching contributions to the plan of $135 and $83 for the years ended July 31,
2002 and July 31, 2001, respectively and $176 for a portion of the year ended
July 31, 2000. These contributions were recorded as expense in the consolidated
statement of operations.
14. REVENUE CONCENTRATION
53% of the Company's revenue was generated by one-time intellectual property
license agreements with 2 companies. While the company does not anticipate any
additional intellectual property revenue from these two companies, it continues
to actively seek licenses with other users of its technology.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA OR OTHERWISE NOTED)
15. EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings
(loss) per common share for the years ended July 31, 2000, 2001 and 2002:
2000 2001 2002
---------- ---------- ----------
Weighted average shares outstanding -- basic ........... 24,530 24,878 24,814
Effect of dilutive stock options ....................... 514 -- 745
---------- ---------- ----------
Weighted average shares Outstanding -- diluted ......... 25,044 24,878 25,559
========== ========== ==========
Antidilutive securities ................................ 2,576 3,613 1,508
========== ========== ==========
Basic (loss) income earnings per share -- from
continuing operations ................................ $ 0.90 $ (0.50) $ 0.37
Basic (loss) income earnings per share -- from
discontinued operations .............................. (0.81) (0.81) (0.62)
---------- ---------- ----------
Basic (loss) income earnings per share -- total ........ 0.09 (1.31) (0.25)
========== ========== ==========
Diluted (loss) income earnings per share -- from
continuing operations ................................ $ 0.89 $ (0.50) $ 0.36
Diluted (loss) income earnings per share -- from
discontinued operations .............................. (.80) (0.81) (0.60)
---------- ---------- ----------
Diluted (loss) income earnings per share -- total ...... 0.09 (1.31) (0.24)
========== ========== ==========
16. FEDERAL INCOME TAXES
The components of the provision (benefit) for income taxes attributable to
continuing operations are as follows for the years ended July 31, 2000, 2001 and
2002:
2000 2001 2002
------ ------ ------
Current:
Federal .................... $ 416 $ (257) $ (177)
State ...................... 197 (47) --
------ ------ ------
Total current ......... 613 (304) (177)
Deferred:
Federal .................... -- -- --
State ...................... -- -- --
------ ------ ------
Total deferred ........ -- -- --
------ ------ ------
$ 613 $ (304) $ (177)
====== ====== ======
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences
between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting
purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of
the Company's deferred taxes at July 31, 2001 and 2002 are as follows:
2001 2002
-------- --------
DEFERRED TAX ASSETS:
Net operating loss carryforwards ..................... $ 51,628 $ 54,599
Research and development credit carryforwards ........ 5,802 6,089
Reserve on investment ................................ -- 2,208
Minimum tax credit carryforwards ..................... 286 110
Inventory and warranty provisions .................... 651 164
Charitable contributions ............................. 56 52
Compensation accruals ................................ 415 39
Deferred revenue ..................................... 555 367
Allowance for receivables ............................ 272 239
Impaired assets ...................................... 246 668
Other ................................................ 105 --
-------- --------
60,016 64,535
DEFERRED TAX LIABILITIES:
Capitalized software ................................. (9) (1,499)
Accumulated depreciation ............................. (1,055) (1,895)
Other ................................................ -- (111)
-------- --------
(1,064) (3,505)
-------- --------
Net deferred tax assets ................................ 58,952 61,030
Valuation allowance .................................... (58,952) (61,030)
-------- --------
$ -- $ --
======== ========
At July 31, 2001, the Company had federal net operating loss carryforwards
of $147,566, research and development credit carryforwards of $6,089, and
alternative minimum tax credit carryforwards of $110. The net operating loss and
credit carryforwards will expire in varying amounts from 2003 through 2021, if
not utilized. Minimum tax credit carryforwards do not expire and carry forward
indefinitely. Net operating losses related to the Company's foreign subsidiaries
of $6,374 are available to offset future foreign taxable income.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA OR OTHERWISE NOTED)
As a result of various acquisitions performed by the Company in prior years,
utilization of the net operating losses and credit carryforwards may be subject
to a substantial annual limitation due to the "change in ownership" provisions
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. The annual limitation may result in the
expiration of net operating losses before utilization. Also, due to the
uncertainty surrounding realizing the benefits of its favorable tax attributes
in future tax returns, the Company has placed a valuation allowance against its
net deferred tax asset. Accordingly, no deferred tax benefits have been recorded
for the tax years ended July 31, 2000, 2001, and 2002. The valuation allowance
increased by $2,078 during the year ended July 31, 2002.
The Company's provision (benefit) for income taxes differs from the expected
tax expense (benefit) amount computed by applying the statutory federal income
tax rate of 34% to income before income taxes for the years ended July 31, 2000,
2001 and 2002 primarily as a result of the following:
2000 2001 2002
-------- -------- --------
Computed at statutory rate................ $ 989 $(11,167) $ (2,221)
State taxes, net of federal benefit...... 130 (824) (163)
Foreign losses not benefited.............. 2,298 813 395
Permanent items........................... 134 93 21
R&D credit generated...................... (1,023) (399) (287)
Change in state tax rate.................. (3,313) -- --
Change in valuation allowance............. 1,398 11,180 2,078
-------- -------- --------
........................................... $ 613 $ (304) $ (177)
======== ======== ========
17. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
LEASE COMMITMENTS
Forgent leases computers, furniture, equipment, and office space under
non-cancelable leases that expire at various dates through 2013. Certain leases
obligate Forgent to pay property taxes, maintenance and insurance. Additionally,
the Company also has several capital leases for computer and office equipment.
Future minimum lease payments under all operating and capital leases as of
July 31, 2002 were as follows:
FISCAL YEAR ENDING: OPERATING CAPITAL
------------------- --------- ---------
2003 .................................................. $ 5,008 $ 485
2004 .................................................. 4,418 39
2005 .................................................. 4,237 4
2006 .................................................. 4,076
2007 .................................................. 3,469
Thereafter ............................................ 19,219
--------- ---------
TOTAL ................................................. $ 40,427 $ 528
=========
Less amount representing interest ..................... (57)
---------
Net present value of future minimum lease payments .... 471
Less current portion of capital lease obligations ..... (432)
---------
$ 39
=========
The current portion of the capital lease obligations is included in other
accrued liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Excluded from the minimum lease payments are the lease payments for the
Company's former manufacturing facility in Austin, Texas. As part of the sale
agreement of the Products business division, Forgent assigned this lease to the
new company, VTEL Corporation, who assumed all obligations under the existing
lease.
Total rent expense under all operating leases for the years ended July 31,
2000, 2001 and 2002 was $7,983, $6,221, and $4,525, respectively. During the
years ended July 31, 2000, 2001, and 2002, the Company received $785, $920, and
$713 respectively, in rent income under sub-leasing arrangements. These amounts
offset against rental expense in the consolidated statement of operations. At
July 31, 2002, future minimum lease payments receivable under non-cancelable
sub-lease arrangements totaled $1,131 for all future years.
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA OR OTHERWISE NOTED)
CONTINGENCIES
The Company is the defendant or plaintiff in various actions that arose in
the normal course of business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate
disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse affect on the
Company's financial condition, results of operation or cash flows.
18. NON-RECURRING EVENTS
On March 3, 2000 the Company settled a lawsuit pending in the 126th Judicial
District Court in Travis County, Texas, which the Company had previously
initiated against five former employees who left the Company in September 1996
to form Via Video Communications, Inc. ("Via Video"). Via Video was subsequently
acquired by Polycom, Inc. Pursuant to the settlement agreement, the former
employees paid $2.5 million in cash and delivered to the Company 301 shares of
common stock of Polycom, Inc. in settlement of the claims asserted by the
Company. These shares were sold during fiscal 2000 for $33.7 million, net of
settlement costs. The parties agreed to dismiss all claims and counterclaims and
third party claims in the lawsuit, ending the litigation. Separately, the
Company voluntarily dismissed Polycom, Inc. and Via Video from the case without
consideration.
On March 3, 2000, the Company granted non-exclusive licenses to Polycom,
Inc. ("Polycom") to use three of its patented technologies, and Polycom paid a
one time fee of $8.3 million as a fully paid up royalty in exchange for such
license. In turn and without any payments by the Company, Polycom also granted
the Company a non-exclusive sublicense to its rights under its license agreement
with Brown University pertaining to its single camera tracking technology.
Through this technology exchange, the parties have access to specified
distinctive technologies of the other for use in their product offerings.
19. SEGMENT INFORMATION
In the past, Forgent managed its business primarily along the lines of three
reportable segments: Solutions, Products, and Internet Ventures. The Solutions
segment provided a wide variety of maintenance, network consulting and support
services to customers, and designs and installs custom integrated visual
communication systems primarily in meetings spaces of large corporations. The
Company focused on this core business line, and the Solutions segment evolved
into Forgent Networks, Inc. In April 2002, the Company sold its integration
business within this segment and thus accounted for it as discontinued
operations in the consolidated financial statements. The Products segment
designed, manufactured, and sold multi-media visual communication products to
customers primarily through a network of resellers, and to a lesser extent
directly to end-users. As a result of the sale of the Products segment in
January 2002, the Products business was also accounted for as discontinued
operations in the consolidated financial statements. The Internet Ventures
included OnScreen24(TM), which delivered and marketed visual communication tools
for the Internet and ArticuLearn(TM), an e-learning portal provider for
commercial and educational businesses that deliver learning content in a Web
environment. OnScreen24's operations were folded back into the core businesses
as of January 31, 2001 and ArticuLearn's operations were terminated as of June
30, 2001.
As a result of the Company's new business strategy, the Company operates in
3 distinct segments: network software and services, technology licensing, and
service and other. We have restated segment information for the fiscal years
2000 and 2001. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those
described in Note 2.
The Company evaluates the performance as well as the financial results of
its segments. The Company does not identify assets, capital expenditures, or
operating income (loss) by reportable segments. Additionally, the Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer do not evaluate the business
groups based on these criteria. Revenue and cost of sales for each of our
reportable segments are disclosed in our Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Goodwill associated with specific segments is as follows:
FOR THE YEARS JULY 31,
--------------------------
2001 2002
--------- --------
Network software and services $ 1,664 $ 6,894
Technology Licensing -- --
Service and Other 8,953 8,939
--------- --------
Total $ 10,617 $ 15,833
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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CONTINUED
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA OR OTHERWISE NOTED)
Revenue and long-lived assets related to operations in the United States and
foreign countries for the three fiscal years ended July 31, 2002 are presented
below. Revenues generated between foreign geographic locations have historically
been insignificant.
FOR THE YEARS ENDED JULY 31,
------------------------------
2000 2001 2002
-------- -------- --------
Revenue from unaffiliated customers:
United States .............................. $ 25,470 $ 25,502 $ 57,209
Foreign .................................... 1,747 1,410 1,383
Long-lived assets at the end of year:
United States .............................. $ 31,318 $ 23,489 $ 25,519
Foreign .................................... 756 242 --
20. QUARTERLY INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
The following tables contain selected unaudited consolidated statement of
operations and earnings per share data for each quarter of fiscal year 2001 and
2002.
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
---------------------------------------------------
OCT. 31, JAN. 31, APRIL 30, JULY 31,
2001 2002 2002 2002
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total revenues, as reported .................. $ 8,466 $ 8,644 $ 22,317 $ 21,589
Integration revenue - discontinued
operations in third fiscal quarter of 2002 ... (1,798) (626)
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Restated total revenues ...................... $ 6,668 $ 8,018 $ 22,317 $ 21,589
========== ========== ========== ==========
Gross Margins from continuing
operations, as reported ...................... $ 2,826 $ 3,186 $ 11,708 $ 9,620
Integration margins - discontinued
operations in third fiscal quarter of 2002 ... (494) (43)
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Restated gross margins from
continuing operations ........................ $ 2,332 $ 3,143 $ 11,708 $ 9,620
========== ========== ========== ==========
Gross margin from discontinued operations .... 3,671 1,175 21 (89)
========== ========== ========== ==========
Net (loss) income ............................ $ (2,570) $ (8,553) $ 2,481 $ 2,537
========== ========== ========== ==========
Basic loss per share ......................... $ (0.10) $ (0.34) $ 0.10 $ 0.10
========== ========== ========== ==========
Diluted loss per share ....................... $ (0.10) $ (0.34) $ 0.10 $ 0.10
========== ========== ========== ==========
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
----------------------------------------------------
OCT. 31, JAN. 31, APRIL 30, JULY 31,
2000 2001 2001 2001
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total revenues, as reported .................. $ 10,445 $ 10,170 $ 7,253 $ 6,493
Integration revenue - discontinued
operations in third fiscal quarter of 2002 ... (3,825) (3,624)
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Restated total revenues ...................... $ 6,620 $ 6,546 $ 7,253 $ 6,493
========== ========== ========== ==========
Gross Margins from continuing
operations, as reported ...................... $ 2,660 $ 2,378 $ 1,850 $ 1,672
Integration margins - discontinued
operations in third fiscal quarter of 2002 ... (786) (775)
---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Restated gross margins from
continuing operations ........................ $ 1,874 $ 1,603 $ 1,850 $ 1,672
========== ========== ========== ==========
Gross margin from discontinued operations .... 5,369 4,852 3,388 4,029
========== ========== ========== ==========
Net income (loss) ............................ $ (13,789) $ (6,307) $ (4,580) $ (7,864)
========== ========== ========== ==========
Basic (loss) income per share ................ $ (0.56) $ (0.25) $ (0.18) $ (0.32)
========== ========== ========== ==========
Diluted (loss) income per share .............. $ (0.56) $ (0.25) $ (0.18) $ (0.32)
========== ========== ========== ==========
21. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
In October 2000, the Company entered into an agreement with Strategic
Management, Inc. ("SMI") to assist the Company in developing a plan to establish
the Company's video conferencing business as an independent, self-sustaining
unit, and to assist Forgent in assessing strategic alternatives for its products
business unit as part of the Company's previously disclosed efforts to
restructure its business around its video network software and services
business. Pursuant to this engagement, the Company agreed to pay SMI an hourly
rate for services rendered, up to a maximum of $60. If the products business
unit was sold, the engagement also provided additional contingent compensation
to SMI, equal to 7% of the consideration received by the Company, with a minimum
fee of $750. Gary Trimm, a former director of the Company, is a principal and
officer of SMI. The engagement was approved by the disinterested directors of
the Company. During fiscal 2001, the Company paid $69 related to this agreement.
With the assistance of SMI, Forgent completed the sale of its products division
to VTEL Corporation ("VTEL") in January 2002. However, since payment to SMI is
contingent upon receipt of payment from VTEL, VTEL defaulted on payments of its
notes to Forgent, and there is uncertainty of collection of these notes, no
liability was accrued as of July 31, 2002.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
In accordance with paragraph G(3) of the General Instructions to the Annual
Report on Form 10-K, the information contained under the caption "Election of
Directors" will be filed with the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement pursuant
to Regulation 14A on or before November 28, 2002.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
In accordance with paragraph G(3) of the General Instructions to the Annual
Report on Form 10-K, the information contained under the caption "Executive
Compensation" will be filed with the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement
pursuant to Regulation 14A on or before November 28, 2002.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
In accordance with paragraph G(3) of the General Instructions to the Annual
Report on Form 10-K, the information contained under the caption "Security
Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management" will be filed with the
Company's Definitive Proxy Statement pursuant to Regulation 14A on or before
November 28, 2002.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
In accordance with paragraph G(3) of the General Instructions to the Annual
Report on Form 10-K, the information contained under the caption "Certain
Relationships and Transactions" will be filed with the Company's Definitive
Proxy Statement pursuant to regulation 14A on or before November 28, 2002.
PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND
REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION
(a)(1) -- The financial statements filed as part of this Report at Item
8 are listed in the Index to Financial Statements and
Financial Statement Schedules on page of this Report
(a)(2) -- The financial statement schedule filed as part of this Report
at Item 8 is listed in the Index to Financial Statements and
Financial Statement Schedules on page of this Report
(a)(3) -- The following exhibits are filed with this Annual Report on
Form 10-K:
2.1 -- Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization dated as of
January 6, 1997 by and among VTEL, VTEL-Sub, Inc. and CLI
(incorporated by reference to the Exhibit 99.1 of VTEL's
Report on Form 8-K dated January 6, 1997).
3.1 -- Fourth Amended Restated Certificate of Incorporation
(incorporated by reference the Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's
quarterly report form 10-Q for the period ended June 30,
1993).
3.2 -- Amendment to Fourth Amended and Restated Certificate of
Incorporation, as filed on May 27, 1997 with the Secretary of
State of Delaware (incorporated by reference the Exhibit 3.1
to the Company's Annual Report on form 10-K for the period
ended July 31, 1997).
3.3 -- Bylaws of the Company as adopted by the Board of Directors of
the Company effective as of June 11, 1989 (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Company's Registration
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Statement on Form S-1, File No. 33-45876, as amended).
3.4 -- Amendment to Bylaws of the Company as adopted by the Board of
Directors of the Company effective as of April 28, 1992
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 19.1 to the Company's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March
31, 1992).
3.5 -- Amendment to the Bylaws of the Company as adopted by the Board
of Directors of the Company effective as of July 10, 1996
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to the Company's
Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 10, 1996).
4.1 -- Specimen Certificate for the Common Stock (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Registration
Statement on Form S-1, File No. 33-45876, as amended).
4.2 -- Rights Agreement dated as of July 10, 1996 between VTEL
Corporation and First National Bank of Boston, which includes
the form of Certificate of Designations for Designating Series
A Preferred Stock, $.01 par value, the form of Rights
Certificate, and the Summary of Rights to Purchase Series A
Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to
the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 10, 1996).
10.1 -- License Agreement, dated as of November 7, 1990, between
Universite de Sherbrooke, as Licenser, and the Company, as
Licensee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the
Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No.
33-45876, as amended).
10.2 -- VideoTelecom Corp. 1989 Stock Option Plan, as amended
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's
Registration on Form S-8, File No. 33-51822).
10.3 -- Form of VideoTelecom Corp. Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 33-45876, as
amended).
10.4 -- Form of VideoTelecom Corp. Incentive Stock Option Agreement
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 33-45876, as
amended).
10.5 -- Distributor Agreement dated January 8, 1990, between US WEST
Communications Services, Inc. and the Company (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.18 to the Company's Registration
Statement on Form S-1, File No. 33-45876, as amended).
10.6 -- Purchase Agreement effective October 1, 1990, between GTE
Service Corporation and the Company, as amended July 1, 1991
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 33-45876, as
amended).
10.7 -- Distribution Agreement, made and entered into November 1,
1991, by and between Microsoft Corporation and the Company
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 33-45876, as
amended).
10.8 -- VideoTelecom Corp. 1992 Director Stock Option Plan
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's
Registration on Form S-8, File No. 33-51822).
10.9 -- VideoTelecom Corp. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Registration on
Form S-8, File No. 33-51822).
10.10 -- Lease agreement, executed by Waterford HP, Ltd. on June 14,
1994, as Landlord, and the Company, as Tenant, together with
First Amendment of Lease Agreement between Waterford HP, Ltd.,
as Landlord, and the Company, as Tenant, dated November 2,
1994, Second Amendment of Lease Agreement between Waterford
HP, Ltd., as Landlord, and the Company, as Tenant, dated
February 1, 1995, and Net Profits Agreement, executed between
Waterford HP, Ltd. on June 14, 1994 and the Company
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Company's
1994 Annual Report on Form 10-K).
10.11 -- Subscription Agreement dated June 14, 1995 by and between VTEL
Corporation, Accord Video Telecommunications, Ltd., Nizanim
Fund (1993) Ltd., the "Star Entities", Manakin Investments BV,
Messrs. Gideon Rosenfeld and Sigi Gavish, and Eduardo Shoval
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to the Company's
1995 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The schedules referred to in
the agreement have been omitted but will be furnished to the
Securities and Exchange Commission
44
upon request).
10.12 -- Amendment to the VideoTelecom Corp. 1989 Stock Option Plan and
the 1992 Director Stock Option Plan (the terms of which are
incorporated by reference to the Company's 1996 Definitive
Proxy Statement).
10.13 -- The VTEL Corporation 1996 Stock Option Plan (the terms of
which are incorporated by reference to the Company's 1995
Definitive Proxy Statement).
10.14 -- Amendment to the VTEL Corporation 1996 Stock Option Plan (the
terms of which are incorporated by reference to the Company's
Joint Proxy Statement filed on April 24, 1997).
10.15 -- Compression Labs, Incorporated 1980 Stock Option Plan -- the
ISO Plan (incorporated by reference to the Annual Report on
Form 10-K of Compression Labs, Inc. for the year ended
December 31, 1994).
10.16 -- Revised forms of Incentive Stock Option and Early Exercise
Stock Purchase Agreement used in connection with the issuance
and exercise of options under the ISO Plan (incorporated by
reference to the Registration Statement on Form S-8 of
Compression Labs, Inc. filed on June 6, 1994).
10.17 -- Consulting and separation agreement between Compression Labs,
Incorporated and John E. Tyson dated February 16, 1996
(incorporated by reference to the Annual Report on Form 10-K
of Compression Labs, Inc. for the year ended December 31,
1995).
10.18 -- Lease Agreement, dated January 30, 1998, between 2800
Industrial, Inc., Lessor and VTEL Corporation, Lessee
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended April
30, 1998).
10.19 -- First Amendment, dated March 11, 1998, to Lease Agreement
dated January 30, 1998, between 2800 Industrial, Inc., Lessor
and VTEL Corporation, Lessee (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the three months ended April 30, 1998).
10.20 -- The VTEL Corporation 1998 Restricted Stock Plan (the terms of
which are incorporated by reference to the Company's 1998
Definitive Proxy Statement).
10.21 -- Loan and Security Agreement, dated May 5, 1999, between
Silicon Valley Bank and Comerica Bank-Texas, as Creditors, and
the Company, as Borrower.
10.22 -- Change-in-Control Agreements with members of senior management
of the Company (incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.21 to
the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
July 31, 1998)
10.22(a) -- Stephen L. Von Rump
10.22(b) -- Rodney S. Bond
10.22(c) -- Dennis M. Egan
10.22(d) -- Vinay Goel
10.22(e) -- Steve F. Keilen
10.22(f) -- F.H. (Dick) Moeller
10.22(g) -- Ly-Huong T. Pham
10.22(h) -- Michael J. Steigerwald
10.22(i) -- Bob R. Swem
10.22(j) -- Judy A. Wallace
10.23 -- Change-in Control Agreements with members of senior management
of the Company (incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.1 to
the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
January 31, 2000)
10.23(a) -- Brian C. Sullivan
10.23(b) -- Stephen Cox
10.23(c) -- Stephen Von Rump (amended)
21.1 -- List of Subsidiaries
23.1 -- Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
27.1 -- But filed electronically already
99.1 -- Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
99.2 -- Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K:
None have been filed during the quarter ended July 31, 2002
(c) See subitem 14(a)(3) above.
(d) See subitem 14(a)(2) above.
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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.
FORGENT NETWORKS, INC.
By /s/ JAY C. PETERSON
---------------------------
Jay C. Peterson
Chief Financial Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and
in the capacities and on the date indicated.
SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
--------- ----- ----
/s/ RICHARD N. SNYDER Chief Executive Officer October 29, 2002
- --------------------- Chairman of the Board
Richard N. Snyder (Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ JAY C. PETERSON Chief Financial Officer Vice October 29, 2002
- --------------------- President -- Finance and
Jay C. Peterson Treasurer (Principal Financial
Officer and Principal Accounting
Officer)
/s/ KATHLEEN A. COTE Director October 29, 2002
- ---------------------
Kathleen A. Cote
/s/ JAMES H. WELLS Director October 29, 2002
- ---------------------
James H. Wells
/s/ LOU MAZZUCCHELLI Director October 29, 2002
- ---------------------
Lou Mazzuchelli
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CERTIFICATION OF PERIODIC REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
The undersigned, Richard N. Snyder, Chief Executive Officer, of Forgent
Networks, Inc. (the "Company), does hereby certify, pursuant to Section 302 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that:
1. I have reviewed the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company
for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2002 (the "Report");
2. Based on my knowledge, the Report does not contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact
necessary to make the statements made, in light of the
circumstances under which such statements were made, not
misleading with respect to the periods covered by this Report;
and
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other
financial information included in the Report, fairly present
in all material respects the financial condition, results of
operations and cash flows of the Company as of, and for, the
periods presented in the Report.
/s/ RICHARD N. SNYDER
-------------------------
Richard N. Snyder
Chief Executive Officer
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CERTIFICATION OF PERIODIC REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
The undersigned, Jay C. Peterson, Chief Financial Officer, of Forgent Networks,
Inc. (the "Company), does hereby certify, pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, that:
1. I have reviewed the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company
for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2002 (the "Report");
2. Based on my knowledge, the Report does not contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact
necessary to make the statements made, in light of the
circumstances under which such statements were made, not
misleading with respect to the periods covered by this Report;
and
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other
financial information included in the Report, fairly present
in all material respects the financial condition, results of
operations and cash flows of the Company as of, and for, the
periods presented in the Report.
/s/ JAY C. PETERSON
-------------------------
Jay C. Peterson
Chief Financial Officer
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FORGENT NETWORKS, INC.
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
SCHEDULE II
PROVISION FOR WRITE-OFF OF
BALANCE AT DOUBTFUL UNCOLLECTIBLE BALANCE AT
BEGINNING ACCOUNTS ACCOUNTS END OF
OF YEAR RECEIVABLE RECEIVABLE YEAR
----------- ------------- ------------- -----------
(IN THOUSANDS)
Accounts receivable --
Allowances for Doubtful accounts
Year ended July 31, 2000 ............. $ 1,223 $ 474 $ (809) $ 888
Year ended July 31, 2001 ............. 888 468 (267) 1,089
Year ended July 31, 2002 ............. 1,089 1,355 (1,629) 815
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DOCUMENT DESCRIPTION
- ------- --------------------
(a)(1) -- The financial statements filed as part of this Report at Item
8 are listed in the Index to Financial Statements and
Financial Statement Schedules on page of this Report
(a)(2) -- The financial statement schedule filed as part of this Report
at Item 8 is listed in the Index to Financial Statements and
Financial Statement Schedules on page of this Report
(a)(3) -- The following exhibits are filed with this Annual Report on
Form 10-K:
2.1 -- Agreement and Plan of Merger and Reorganization dated as of
January 6, 1997 by and among VTEL, VTEL-Sub, Inc. and CLI
(incorporated by reference to the Exhibit 99.1 of VTEL's
Report on Form 8-K dated January 6, 1997).
3.1 -- Fourth Amended Restated Certificate of Incorporation
(incorporated by reference the Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's
quarterly report form 10-Q for the period ended June 30,
1993).
3.2 -- Amendment to Fourth Amended and Restated Certificate of
Incorporation, as filed on May 27, 1997 with the Secretary of
State of Delaware (incorporated by reference the Exhibit 3.1
to the Company's Annual Report on form 10-K for the period
ended July 31, 1997).
3.3 -- Bylaws of the Company as adopted by the Board of Directors of
the Company effective as of June 11, 1989 (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.3 to the Company's Registration
Statement on Form S-1, File No. 33-45876, as amended).
3.4 -- Amendment to Bylaws of the Company as adopted by the Board of
Directors of the Company effective as of April 28, 1992
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 19.1 to the Company's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended March
31, 1992).
3.5 -- Amendment to the Bylaws of the Company as adopted by the Board
of Directors of the Company effective as of July 10, 1996
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 to the Company's
Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 10, 1996).
4.1 -- Specimen Certificate for the Common Stock (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Registration
Statement on Form S-1, File No. 33-45876, as amended).
4.2 -- Rights Agreement dated as of July 10, 1996 between VTEL
Corporation and First National Bank of Boston, which includes
the form of Certificate of Designations for Designating Series
A Preferred Stock, $.01 par value, the form of Rights
Certificate, and the Summary of Rights to Purchase Series A
Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to
the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K dated July 10, 1996).
10.1 -- License Agreement, dated as of November 7, 1990, between
Universite de Sherbrooke, as Licenser, and the Company, as
Licensee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the
Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No.
33-45876, as amended).
10.2 -- VideoTelecom Corp. 1989 Stock Option Plan, as amended
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's
Registration on Form S-8, File No. 33-51822).
10.3 -- Form of VideoTelecom Corp. Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 33-45876, as
amended).
10.4 -- Form of VideoTelecom Corp. Incentive Stock Option Agreement
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 33-45876, as
amended).
10.5 -- Distributor Agreement dated January 8, 1990, between US WEST
Communications Services, Inc. and the Company (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.18 to the Company's Registration
Statement on Form S-1, File No. 33-45876, as amended).
10.6 -- Purchase Agreement effective October 1, 1990, between GTE
Service Corporation and the Company, as amended July 1, 1991
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 33-45876, as
amended).
10.7 -- Distribution Agreement, made and entered into November 1,
1991, by and between Microsoft Corporation and the Company
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to the Company's
Registration Statement on Form S-1, File No. 33-45876, as
amended).
10.8 -- VideoTelecom Corp. 1992 Director Stock Option Plan
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's
Registration on Form S-8, File No. 33-51822).
10.9 -- VideoTelecom Corp. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Registration on
Form S-8, File No. 33-51822).
10.10 -- Lease agreement, executed by Waterford HP, Ltd. on June 14,
1994, as Landlord, and the Company, as Tenant, together with
First Amendment of Lease Agreement between Waterford HP, Ltd.,
as Landlord, and the Company, as Tenant, dated November 2,
1994, Second Amendment of Lease Agreement between Waterford
HP, Ltd., as Landlord, and the Company, as Tenant, dated
February 1, 1995, and Net Profits Agreement, executed between
Waterford HP, Ltd. on June 14, 1994 and the Company
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Company's
1994 Annual Report on Form 10-K).
10.11 -- Subscription Agreement dated June 14, 1995 by and between VTEL
Corporation, Accord Video Telecommunications, Ltd., Nizanim
Fund (1993) Ltd., the "Star Entities", Manakin Investments BV,
Messrs. Gideon Rosenfeld and Sigi Gavish, and Eduardo Shoval
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to the Company's
1995 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The schedules referred to in
the agreement have been omitted but will be furnished to the
Securities and Exchange Commission
upon request).
10.12 -- Amendment to the VideoTelecom Corp. 1989 Stock Option Plan and
the 1992 Director Stock Option Plan (the terms of which are
incorporated by reference to the Company's 1996 Definitive
Proxy Statement).
10.13 -- The VTEL Corporation 1996 Stock Option Plan (the terms of
which are incorporated by reference to the Company's 1995
Definitive Proxy Statement).
10.14 -- Amendment to the VTEL Corporation 1996 Stock Option Plan (the
terms of which are incorporated by reference to the Company's
Joint Proxy Statement filed on April 24, 1997).
10.15 -- Compression Labs, Incorporated 1980 Stock Option Plan -- the
ISO Plan (incorporated by reference to the Annual Report on
Form 10-K of Compression Labs, Inc. for the year ended
December 31, 1994).
10.16 -- Revised forms of Incentive Stock Option and Early Exercise
Stock Purchase Agreement used in connection with the issuance
and exercise of options under the ISO Plan (incorporated by
reference to the Registration Statement on Form S-8 of
Compression Labs, Inc. filed on June 6, 1994).
10.17 -- Consulting and separation agreement between Compression Labs,
Incorporated and John E. Tyson dated February 16, 1996
(incorporated by reference to the Annual Report on Form 10-K
of Compression Labs, Inc. for the year ended December 31,
1995).
10.18 -- Lease Agreement, dated January 30, 1998, between 2800
Industrial, Inc., Lessor and VTEL Corporation, Lessee
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the three months ended April
30, 1998).
10.19 -- First Amendment, dated March 11, 1998, to Lease Agreement
dated January 30, 1998, between 2800 Industrial, Inc., Lessor
and VTEL Corporation, Lessee (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
for the three months ended April 30, 1998).
10.20 -- The VTEL Corporation 1998 Restricted Stock Plan (the terms of
which are incorporated by reference to the Company's 1998
Definitive Proxy Statement).
10.21 -- Loan and Security Agreement, dated May 5, 1999, between
Silicon Valley Bank and Comerica Bank-Texas, as Creditors, and
the Company, as Borrower.
10.22 -- Change-in-Control Agreements with members of senior management
of the Company (incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.21 to
the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
July 31, 1998)
10.22(a) -- Stephen L. Von Rump
10.22(b) -- Rodney S. Bond
10.22(c) -- Dennis M. Egan
10.22(d) -- Vinay Goel
10.22(e) -- Steve F. Keilen
10.22(f) -- F.H. (Dick) Moeller
10.22(g) -- Ly-Huong T. Pham
10.22(h) -- Michael J. Steigerwald
10.22(i) -- Bob R. Swem
10.22(j) -- Judy A. Wallace
10.23 -- Change-in Control Agreements with members of senior management
of the Company (incorporated by reference to exhibit 10.1 to
the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
January 31, 2000)
10.23(a) -- Brian C. Sullivan
10.23(b) -- Stephen Cox
10.23(c) -- Stephen Von Rump (amended)
21.1 -- List of Subsidiaries
23.1 -- Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
99.1 -- Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
99.2 -- Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.