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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
|X| QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED
JUNE 30, 2002
OR
|_| TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ________ TO ________
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 000-30205
CABOT MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 36-4324765
(State of Incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
870 NORTH COMMONS DRIVE 60504
AURORA, ILLINOIS (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (630) 375-6631
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements
for the past 90 days.
YES X NO
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As of July 31, 2002 the Company had 24,243,530 shares of Common Stock, par value
$0.001 per share, outstanding.
CABOT MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION
INDEX
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION PAGE
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Item 1. Financial Statements
Consolidated Statements of Income
Three and Nine Months Ended June 30, 2002 and 2001.. 3
Consolidated Balance Sheets
June 30, 2002 and September 30, 2001................ 4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended June 30, 2002 and 2001............ 5
Notes to Financial Statements........................... 6
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations................. 10
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About
Market Risk............................................. 23
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings....................................... 23
Item 5. Other Information....................................... 23
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K........................ 24
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.
CABOT MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED AND IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
THREE MONTHS NINE MONTHS
ENDED JUNE 30, ENDED JUNE 30,
2002 2001 2002 2001
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Revenue ......................................... $ 68,377 $ 51,470 $169,901 $175,781
Cost of goods sold .............................. 32,113 24,628 81,121 83,114
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Gross profit ........................... 36,264 26,842 88,780 92,667
Operating expenses:
Research and development ..................... 10,190 6,165 23,566 19,508
Selling and marketing ........................ 2,470 1,947 7,198 6,465
General and administrative ................... 4,260 5,316 13,541 16,948
Litigation settlement ........................ - - 1,000 -
Amortization of goodwill and other intangibles 90 180 271 539
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Total operating expenses .................. 17,010 13,608 45,576 43,460
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Operating income ................................ 19,254 13,234 43,204 49,207
Other income, net ............................... 1,160 166 692 841
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Income before income taxes ...................... 20,414 13,400 43,896 50,048
Provision for income taxes ...................... 7,147 4,544 14,661 17,369
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Net income ................................ $ 13,267 $ 8,856 $ 29,235 $ 32,679
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Basic earnings per share ........................ $ 0.55 $ 0.37 $ 1.21 $ 1.37
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Weighted average basic shares outstanding ....... 24,193 23,975 24,140 23,774
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Diluted earnings per share ...................... $ 0.54 $ 0.36 $ 1.19 $ 1.35
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Weighted average diluted shares outstanding ..... 24,521 24,450 24,565 24,285
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED AND IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AMOUNTS)
JUNE 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
2002 2001
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents .......................................... $ 59,622 $ 47,677
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful
accounts of $691 at June 30, 2002
and $1,014 at September 30, 2001 ................................ 28,214 26,735
Inventories ........................................................ 18,620 16,806
Prepaid expenses and other current assets .......................... 2,468 1,742
Deferred income taxes .............................................. 2,767 3,494
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Total current assets ......................................... 111,691 96,454
Property, plant and equipment, net .................................... 133,187 97,426
Goodwill .............................................................. 1,373 1,045
Other intangible assets, net .......................................... 1,010 1,562
Other assets .......................................................... 617 194
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Total assets ................................................. $ 247,878 $ 196,681
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable ................................................... $ 14,167 $ 13,557
Capital lease obligations .......................................... 1,558 -
Accrued expenses, income taxes payable and other current liabilities 17,442 12,809
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Total current liabilities .................................... 33,167 26,366
Long-term debt ........................................................ 3,500 3,500
Capital lease obligations ............................................. 9,225 -
Deferred income taxes ................................................. 712 268
Deferred compensation and other long term liabilities ................. 400 260
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Total liabilities ............................................ 47,004 30,394
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock:
Authorized: 200,000,000 shares, $0.001 par value
Issued and outstanding: 24,208,712 shares at June 30, 2002 and
24,079,997 shares at September 30, 2001 ......................... $ 24 $ 24
Capital in excess of par value of common stock ..................... 112,747 107,335
Retained earnings .................................................. 89,675 60,440
Accumulated other comprehensive loss ............................... (1,439) (1,191)
Unearned compensation .............................................. (133) (321)
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Total stockholders' equity ................................... 200,874 166,287
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity ................... $ 247,878 $ 196,681
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED AND IN THOUSANDS)
NINE MONTHS ENDED
JUNE 30,
2002 2001
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Income .................................................................... $ 29,235 $ 32,679
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization .............................................. 8,202 5,705
Noncash compensation expense and non-employee stock option expense ......... 407 1,738
Provision for inventory writedown .......................................... 596 1,016
Provision for doubtful accounts ............................................ (133) 480
Stock option income tax benefits ........................................... 1,873 5,549
Deferred income tax expense ................................................ 1,171 379
Unrealized foreign exchange gain ........................................... (1,906) -
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment .......................... 47 15
Other noncash expenses, net ................................................ 129 -
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable ........................................................ (1,172) (1,219)
Inventories ................................................................ (1,235) (7,006)
Prepaid expenses and other assets .......................................... (1,153) 1,616
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other current liabilities ........ 2,277 2,262
Income taxes payable, deferred compensation and other noncurrent liabilities 2,787 (2,155)
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Net cash provided by operating activities ........................................ 41,125 41,059
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment .................................... (31,885) (25,460)
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment ....................... - 2
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Net cash used in investing activities ............................................ (31,885) (25,458)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds from issuance of stock ........................................... 3,325 8,470
Principal payments under capital lease obligations ............................ (681) -
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Net cash provided by financing activities ........................................ 2,644 8,470
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash .......................................... 61 (139)
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Increase in cash ................................................................. 11,945 23,932
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period ................................. 47,677 9,971
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period ....................................... $ 59,622 $ 33,903
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED AND IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
1. BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
We believe we are the leading supplier of high performance polishing
slurries used in the manufacture of the most advanced integrated circuit ("IC")
devices, within a process called chemical mechanical planarization ("CMP"). CMP
is a polishing process used by IC device manufacturers to planarize many of the
multiple layers of material that are built upon silicon wafers to produce
advanced devices.
In July 1999, Cabot Corporation ("Cabot Corporation") announced its plans
to create an independent publicly-traded company, Cabot Microelectronics,
comprised of its Microelectronics Materials Division. Cabot Microelectronics,
which was incorporated in October 1999, completed its initial public offering in
April 2000. On September 29, 2000, Cabot Corporation effected the spin-off of
its remaining ownership ("spin-off"), in Cabot Microelectronics by distributing
0.280473721 shares of Cabot Microelectronics common stock as a dividend on each
share of Cabot Corporation common stock outstanding on September 13, 2000.
During the second fiscal quarter of 2002, we established the following
wholly owned subsidiaries: Cabot Microelectronics Global Corporation, Nihon
Cabot Microelectronics KK and Cabot Microelectronics Japan KK. The consolidated
financial statements include the accounts of Cabot Microelectronics and these
subsidiaries and all intercompany transactions and balances between the
companies have been eliminated.
The unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared by Cabot
Microelectronics Corporation ("Cabot Microelectronics", "the Company", "us",
"we", or "our"), pursuant to the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission
("SEC") and accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America. In the opinion of management, these unaudited consolidated financial
statements include all adjustments necessary for the fair presentation of Cabot
Microelectronics' financial position as of June 30, 2002, cash flows for the
nine months ended June 30, 2002 and June 30, 2001 and results of operations for
the three and nine months ended June 30, 2002 and June 30, 2001. The results of
operations for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2002 may not be
indicative of the results to be expected for the fiscal year ending September
30, 2002. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in
conjunction with the financial statements and related notes thereto included in
Cabot Microelectronics' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
September 30, 2001. We operate predominantly in one industry segment - the
development, manufacture, and sale of CMP slurries.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED AND IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
2. EARNINGS PER SHARE
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128 "Earnings per Share",
requires companies to provide a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator
of the basic and diluted earnings per share computations. Basic and diluted
earnings per share were calculated as follows:
THREE MONTHS NINE MONTHS
ENDED JUNE 30, ENDED JUNE 30,
2002 2001 2002 2001
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Numerator:
Earnings available to common shares ........... $ 13,267 $ 8,856 $ 29,235 $ 32,679
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Denominator:
Weighted average common shares ................ 24,193,188 23,975,142 24,139,852 23,774,283
(Denominator for basic calculation)
Weighted average effect of dilutive securities:
Stock based compensation ................. 327,430 475,011 425,290 510,293
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Diluted weighted average common shares ........ 24,520,618 24,450,153 24,565,142 24,284,576
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(Denominator for diluted calculation)
Earnings per share:
Basic ......................................... $ 0.55 $ 0.37 $ 1.21 $ 1.37
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Diluted ....................................... $ 0.54 $ 0.36 $ 1.19 $ 1.35
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3. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
The components of comprehensive income are as follows:
THREE MONTHS NINE MONTHS
ENDED JUNE 30, ENDED JUNE 30,
2002 2001 2002 2001
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Net Income....................................... $ 13,267 $ 8,856 $ 29,235 $ 32,679
Other comprehensive income:
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative
instruments ......................... 9 7 23 (799)
Foreign currency translation adjustment..... 2,937 293 (271) (3,683)
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Total comprehensive income....................... $ 16,213 $ 9,156 $ 28,987 $ 28,197
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED AND IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
4. INVENTORIES
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost, determined on the first-in,
first-out (FIFO) basis, or market and consist of the following:
JUNE 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
2002 2001
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Raw materials........................... $ 10,991 $ 11,981
Work in process......................... 1,521 42
Finished goods.......................... 6,108 4,783
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Total................................... $ 18,620 $ 16,806
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5. CAPITALIZED SOFTWARE
We have implemented a new global business information system that replaced
Cabot Corporation's systems, and we have capitalized costs related to this
internal use software project in accordance with AICPA Statement of Position No.
98-1, "Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software Developed or Obtained for
Internal Use". This system was placed in service in the second quarter of fiscal
2002 at a cost of $4,935 and we capitalized an additional $317 related to the
final phase of the software implementation in the third quarter of fiscal 2002.
Depreciation expense of $273 and $438 was recognized for the three months and
nine months ended June 30, 2002, respectively.
6. ACCRUED EXPENSES, INCOME TAXES PAYABLE AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accrued expenses, income taxes payable and other current liabilities
consisted of the following:
JUNE 30, SEPTEMBER 30,
2002 2001
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Accrued compensation.................... $ 7,695 $ 8,220
Warranty accrual........................ 1,226 1,255
Accrued capital expenditures............ 1,183 54
Accrued raw materials .................. 653 609
Taxes payable........................... 4,282 697
Other................................... 2,403 1,974
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Total................................... $ 17,442 $ 12,809
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7. LONG-TERM DEBT
At June 30, 2002 long-term debt was comprised of an unsecured term loan in
the amount of $3,500 funded on the basis of the Illinois State Treasurer's
Economic Program. This loan is due on April 3, 2005 and incurs interest at an
annual rate of 4.68%.
On July 10, 2001 we entered into a $75,000 unsecured revolving credit and
term loan facility with a group of commercial banks. On February 5, 2002, this
agreement was amended with no material changes in terms. Under this agreement,
which terminates July 10, 2004, interest accrues on any outstanding balance at
either the institution's base rate or the eurodollar rate plus an applicable
margin. A non-use fee also accrues. Loans under this facility are anticipated to
be used primarily for general corporate purposes, including working capital and
capital expenditures. The credit agreement also contains various
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED AND IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
covenants. No amounts are currently outstanding under this credit facility and
we are currently in compliance with the covenants.
8. CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS
On December 12, 2001 we entered into a fumed alumina supply agreement with
Cabot Corporation under which we agreed to pay Cabot Corporation for the
expansion of a fumed alumina manufacturing facility in Tuscola, Illinois. The
payments for the facility have been treated as a capital lease for accounting
purposes and the present value of the minimum quarterly payments resulted in a
$9,776 lease obligation and related leased asset. The agreement has an initial
five year term, which expires in 2006, but we can choose to renew the agreement
for another five year term, which expires in 2011. We also can choose not to
renew the agreement subject to certain terms and conditions and the payment of
certain costs, after the initial five year term.
On January 11, 2002 we entered into a CMP tool and polishing consumables
transfer agreement with a third party under which we agreed to transfer
polishing consumables to them in return for a CMP polishing tool. The aggregate
fair market value of the polishing consumables has been treated as a capital
lease for accounting purposes and resulted in a $1,994 lease obligation and
related leased asset. The agreement has approximately a three-year term, which
expires in November 2004.
9. LITIGATION SETTLEMENT
On February 28, 2002, we settled all pending patent infringement litigation
involving us and one of our major competitors, Rodel Inc., for a one-time
payment to Rodel of $1,000, which we recorded as expense in the second fiscal
quarter, and we have no further financial obligation with respect to this
matter. The litigation, entitled Rodel, Inc. v. Cabot Corporation (Civil Action
No. 98-352) and Rodel, Inc. and Rodel Holdings, Inc. v. Cabot Corporation (Civil
Action No. 99-256), had related to certain aspects of our slurry business and
had been controlled by us, but had been between Rodel and our former parent,
Cabot Corporation. Under the settlement, the suits were fully and permanently
dismissed, and neither party admits liability. In addition, Cabot
Microelectronics received from Rodel a fully paid-up, royalty free, worldwide
license in all patents that were the subject of the two suits and their foreign
equivalents.
10. EFFECTS OF RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In July 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued SFAS
No. 141, "Business Combinations" ("SFAS 141") and SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and
Other Intangible Assets" ("SFAS 142"). SFAS 141 requires business combinations
initiated after June 30, 2001 to be accounted for using the purchase method of
accounting. It also defines the criteria for identifying intangible assets for
recognition apart from goodwill. SFAS 142 addresses the recognition and
measurement of goodwill and other intangible assets subsequent to their
acquisition. This statement requires that intangible assets with finite useful
lives be amortized and intangible assets with indefinite lives and goodwill no
longer be amortized, but instead tested for impairment at least annually.
Effective October 1, 2001, we adopted SFAS 141 and SFAS 142 which resulted in
the reclassification of a portion of intangible assets regarding workforce in
place to goodwill. We determined that the resulting unamortized goodwill balance
of $1,326 was not impaired. In accordance with the statement, we ceased
amortizing goodwill and perform impairment tests at least annually. The adoption
of these statements for the three months and nine months ended June 30, 2002
reduced amortization expense by $90 and $268, respectively.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED AND IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
In August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 143, "Accounting for Asset
Retirement Obligations" ("SFAS 143") which is effective for fiscal years
beginning after June 15, 2002. SFAS 143 addresses financial accounting and
reporting for obligations associated with the retirement of tangible long-lived
assets and the associated asset retirement costs. We do not expect the adoption
of SFAS 143 to have a significant impact on our consolidated financial position,
results of operations or cash flows.
In October 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets" ("SFAS 144") which is effective for
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. SFAS 144 addresses financial
accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets and
supercedes SFAS 121 "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for
Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of" while retaining many of the provisions of
that statement. SFAS 144 also supercedes the accounting and reporting provisions
of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 30, "Reporting for the Impairment or
Disposal of a Segment of a Business, and Extraordinary, Unusual and Infrequently
Occurring Events and Transactions ("APB No. 30") for segments of a business to
be disposed of. We do not expect the adoption of SFAS 144 to have a significant
impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash
flows.
In April 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 145, "Rescission of FASB Statements
No. 4, 44 and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13 and Technical Corrections"
("SFAS 145") which is effective for fiscal years beginning after May 15, 2002.
SFAS 145 updates, clarifies and simplifies existing accounting pronouncements.
We do not expect the standard to have a significant impact on our consolidated
financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In June 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, "Accounting for Costs
Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities" ("SFAS 146") which supercedes
Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 94-3, "Liability for Certain Employee
Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an Activity (including Certain
Costs Incurred in a Restructuring)." SFAS 146 requires companies to recognize
costs associated with exit or disposal activities when they are incurred rather
than at the date of the commitment to an exit or disposal plan. This statement
is effective for exit or disposal activities that are initiated after December
31, 2002 and the adoption will have no impact on our historical financial
position or results of operations.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
The following "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations", as well as statements included elsewhere in this
Form 10-Q, includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This Act provides a "safe
harbor" for forward-looking statements to encourage companies to provide
prospective information about themselves so long as they identify these
statements as forward-looking and provide meaningful cautionary statements
identifying important factors that could cause actual results to differ from the
projected results. All statements other than statements of historical fact we
make in this Form 10-Q are forward-looking. In particular, the statements herein
regarding industry or general economic prospects or trends, our future results
of operations or financial position and statements preceded by, followed by or
that include the words "intends", "estimates", "plans", "believes", "expects",
"anticipates", "should", "could", or similar expressions, are forward-looking
statements. Forward-looking statements reflect our current expectations and are
inherently uncertain. Our actual results may differ significantly from our
expectations. We assume no obligation to update this forward-looking
information. The section entitled "Factors Affecting Future Operating Results"
describes some, but not all, of the factors that could cause these differences.
This section, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations", should be read in conjunction with the financial
statements and related notes thereto included in Cabot Microelectronics' Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2001.
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
The following "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations", as well as disclosures included elsewhere in this
Form 10-Q, are based upon our unaudited consolidated financial statements, which
have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted
in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires us
to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets,
liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingencies. On
an on-going basis, we evaluate the estimates used, including those related to
product returns, bad debts, inventory valuation, impairments of tangible and
intangible assets, income taxes, warranty obligations, other accruals,
contingencies and litigation. We base our estimates on historical experience,
current conditions and on various other assumptions that are believed to be
reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for
making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are
not readily apparent from other sources as well as identifying and assessing our
accounting treatment with respect to commitments and contingencies. Actual
results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or
conditions. We believe the following critical accounting policies involve more
significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of the consolidated
financial statements.
We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses
resulting from the potential inability of our customers to make required
payments. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate,
resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional
allowances may be required.
We provide for the estimated cost of product returns based upon historical
experience and any known conditions or circumstances. Our warranty obligation is
affected primarily by product that does not meet specification and any related
costs of addressing such matters. Should actual incidences of product not
meeting specification differ from our estimates, revisions to the estimated
warranty liability may be required.
We value inventory at the lower of cost or market and write down the value
of inventory for estimated obsolescence or unmarketable inventory. An inventory
reserve is maintained based upon a historical percentage of actual inventory
written off and for known conditions and circumstances. Should actual product
marketability be affected by conditions that are different from those projected
by management, revisions to the estimated inventory reserve may be required.
Also, the purchase cost of one of our key raw materials from one supplier
changes significantly based on the total quantity of in-specification product
purchased in a given year. We determine inventory valuation and the amount
charged to cost of goods sold for this raw material from this supplier based on
the expected average cost over the entire fiscal year using our current full
year forecast of purchases of this raw material from this supplier.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2002 VERSUS THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2001
REVENUE
Total revenue was $68.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002,
which represented a 32.8%, or $16.9 million, increase from the three months
ended June 30, 2001. Of this increase, $16.3 million was due to an increase in
sales volume and $0.6 million was due to an increase in weighted average selling
prices resulting from a change in product sales mix. Revenue related to copper
products increased 148.2% over that reported in the year ago quarter. Revenue
would have been $0.4 million higher had the Japanese Yen average exchange rate
for the quarter held constant with the prior year's third fiscal quarter
average.
COST OF GOODS SOLD
Total cost of goods sold was $32.1 million for the three months ended June
30, 2002, which represented an increase of 30.4% or $7.5 million from the three
months ended June 30, 2001. This increase was primarily due to higher volumes
offset partially by the effects of product sales mix.
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With respect to the key raw materials used to make our products, we expect
that the cost of fumed silica we purchase from Cabot Corporation used in the
manufacture of CMP slurries will continue to increase according to the terms of
our existing fumed metal oxide agreement with Cabot Corporation, which provides
for a fixed annual increase in the price of silica of 2.0% of the initial price
and additional increases if Cabot Corporation's raw material costs increase.
Also, in order to meet certain of our needs for fumed alumina given the
anticipated growth in sales of fumed alumina based slurries, in December 2001,
we entered into a fumed alumina supply agreement with Cabot Corporation and an
amendment to the fumed metal oxide agreement with respect to its fumed alumina
terms. Under this fumed alumina supply agreement, Cabot Corporation expanded its
capacity for the manufacture of fumed alumina and we have the first right to all
this capacity. The agreement provides that the price Cabot Corporation charges
us for fumed alumina is based on all of its fixed and variable costs for
producing the fumed alumina, plus its capital costs for expanding its capacity,
plus an agreed upon rate of return on investment, plus incentive payments if
they produce more than a certain amount that meets our specifications per year.
The terms of this agreement, along with those contained in the amendment to the
fumed metal oxide agreement, were retroactive to October 2001 and our average
cost per pound for alumina from Cabot Corporation is higher than paid previously
under the original fumed metal oxide agreement. Had we paid this higher average
cost per pound for all fumed alumina purchased in the third quarter of fiscal
2001, cost of goods sold in that quarter would have increased by approximately
$0.3 million.
We expect certain costs to decrease in the future due to the expiration on
June 30, 2002 of a contingent payment arrangement resulting from our 1995
acquisition of selected assets used or created in connection with the
development and sale of polishing slurries. We have made payments under this
agreement of 2.5% of applicable slurry revenue since July, 1995. Cost of goods
sold for the quarter ended June 30, 2002 include $1.1 million of expense
associated with this contingent payment arrangement and we expect to make no
further payments under this agreement.
Our need for additional quantities of key raw materials in the future has
required and will continue to require that we enter into new supply arrangements
with third parties. In July 2002, we entered into an agreement for certain
materials with a supplier in which we are obligated to purchase, subject to the
supplier's ability to deliver, certain minimum quantities based upon certain
forecasted requirements over a one-year period. We do not expect this agreement
to have a material effect on our cost of goods sold. However, we may enter into
arrangements in the future that could result in costs which are higher than
those in the existing agreements.
GROSS PROFIT
Our gross profit as a percentage of net revenue was 53.0% for the three
months ended June 30, 2002 as compared to 52.2% for the three months ended June
30, 2001. The increase in gross profit resulted primarily from higher sales
volume and improved product mix.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Research and development ("R&D") expenses were $10.2 million in the three
months ended June 30, 2002, which represented an increase of 65.3%, or $4.0
million, from the three months ended June 30, 2001. The increase was primarily
due to costs associated with the opening of our new R&D facility which included
nearly $0.9 million of depreciation and facility operating costs. An additional
$0.5 million increase resulted from allocating certain facility common operating
costs to R&D. These costs had previously been treated as general and
administrative expense prior to the R&D facility addition to our existing office
building. Also, wafer purchases increased $0.9 million, operating supplies were
up $0.5 million and staffing increased by $0.8 million compared to the year ago
quarter. Key R&D activities during the three months ended June 30, 2002 involved
the continued development of new and enhanced slurry products including products
for copper applications and new CMP polishing pad technology.
We continue to invest in our research and development capabilities. Our new
research and development facility in Aurora, Illinois was substantially
completed in April 2002, and features a state-of-the-art Class 1 clean room and
advanced equipment for slurry and pad product development. The total cost of
this facility and equipment is approximately $33 million of which approximately
$24 million is expected to be spent in fiscal year 2002. We believe this
investment will provide us with leading edge polishing and metrology
capabilities to support the most advanced and challenging customer technology
requirements.
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SELLING AND MARKETING
Selling and marketing expenses were $2.5 million in the three months ended
June 30, 2002, which represented an increase of 26.9%, or $0.5 million, from the
three months ended June 30, 2001. The increase was primarily due to increased
staffing in North America.
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
General and administrative expenses were $4.3 million in the three months
ended June 30, 2002, which represented a decrease of 19.9%, or $1.1 million,
from the three months ended June 30, 2001. Of this decline, $0.5 million is the
result of allocating certain facility common operating costs to research and
development expense. These costs were previously recorded as general and
administrative expenses. Net decreases in the provision for doubtful accounts
and reductions in professional fees also contributed to the overall decrease in
general and administrative expenses.
AMORTIZATION OF GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES
Amortization of goodwill and other intangibles was $0.1 million in the
three months ended June 30, 2002 compared to $0.2 million for the three months
ended June 30, 2001. The reduction of approximately $0.1 million occurred as we
adopted SFAS No. 141, "Business Combinations" and SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and
Other Intangible Assets", effective October 1, 2001, which required the
amortization of goodwill to be discontinued and that goodwill be instead tested
for impairment at least annually. Amortization expense in fiscal 2002 is
expected to decrease by approximately $0.4 million due to the discontinuation of
goodwill amortization.
OTHER INCOME, NET
Other income was $1.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002,
compared to $0.2 million, for the three months ended June 30, 2001. Other income
increased primarily due to net foreign exchange gains associated with the
strengthening of the Japanese Yen. We expect exchange gains to become less
significant in the future as we have entered into forward exchange contracts to
mitigate our exposure to the Japanese Yen.
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
The effective income tax rate was 35.0% for the three months ended June 30,
2002 and 33.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2001. The increase in the
effective tax rate was mainly driven by the decreased impact of research and
experimentation credits in relation to a higher taxable income base.
NET INCOME
Net income was $13.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002,
which represented an increase of 49.8%, or $4.4 million, from the three months
ended June 30, 2001 as a result of the factors discussed above.
NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2002 VERSUS NINE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2001
REVENUE
Total revenue was $169.9 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2002,
which represented a 3.3%, or $5.9 million, decrease from the nine months ended
June 30, 2001. Revenue declined $6.0 million due to lower volumes. An increase
in average selling prices due to favorable sales mix offset the effect of the
stronger Japanese Yen. Revenue would have been $2.3 million higher had the
Japanese Yen average exchange rate for the nine month period held constant with
the prior year's nine month average. Our prior year nine month revenue included
record first quarter revenue experienced prior to the downturn in the
semiconductor industry and the overall decline in global economic conditions.
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COST OF GOODS SOLD
Total cost of goods sold was $81.1 million for the nine months ended June
30, 2002, which represented a decrease of 2.4% or $2.0 million from the nine
months ended June 30, 2001. This decrease was primarily due to lower sales
volume, which was partially offset by $0.8 million of higher costs. Had the
fumed alumina supply agreement with Cabot Corporation, which was entered into in
December 2001, been in effect during the nine months ended June 30, 2001, cost
of goods sold for that period would have increased by approximately $0.8
million.
GROSS PROFIT
Our gross profit as a percentage of net revenue was 52.3% for the nine
months ended June 30, 2002 as compared to 52.7% for the nine months ended June
30, 2001. The decrease in gross profit resulted primarily from lower volumes
sold and a higher level of manufacturing expenses.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Total research and development expenses were $23.6 million in the nine
months ended June 30, 2002, which represented an increase of 20.8% or $4.1
million, from the nine months ended June 30, 2001. Research and development
expense increased $1.7 million due to increased staffing, $1.3 million due to
wafer purchases and $0.9 million due to depreciation and operating costs of our
new R&D facility. An additional $0.5 million increase resulted from allocating
certain facility common operating costs to R&D. These costs had previously been
treated as general and administrative expense prior to the R&D facility addition
to our existing office building. Key activities during the nine months ended
June 30, 2002 involved the continued development of new and enhanced slurry
products and new CMP polishing pad technology.
SELLING AND MARKETING
Selling and marketing expenses were $7.2 million in the nine months ended
June 30, 2002, which represented an increase of 11.3%, or $0.7 million, from the
nine months ended June 30, 2001. The increase was primarily due to increased
staffing in North America which was partially offset by the absence of costs
incurred in the prior fiscal year to expand the Asia Pacific sales organization.
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
General and administrative expenses were $13.5 million in the nine months
ended June 30, 2002, which represented a decrease of 20.1%, or $3.4 million,
from the nine months ended June 30, 2001. The decrease was primarily due to the
absence of $0.7 million of costs associated with an executive leaving the
business, a net decrease in non-cash charges related to modifications of stock
option agreements of $0.7 million, reduced relocation and recruiting costs of
$0.5 million, decrease in facilities charges due to the change in allocation
described above and a net decrease in the provision for doubtful accounts of
$0.6 million.
LITIGATION SETTLEMENT
During the second fiscal quarter of 2002, we settled all pending patent
infringement litigation with Rodel, which resulted in a one-time payment of $1.0
million. Under the settlement agreement, we received a fully paid-up, worldwide
royalty-free license to all technology that was the subject of the litigation
and their foreign equivalents, and we have no further financial obligation with
respect to this matter.
AMORTIZATION OF GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES
Amortization of goodwill and other intangibles was $0.3 million in the nine
months ended June 30, 2002 compared to $0.5 million for the nine months ended
June 30, 2001. The reduction of approximately $0.2 million occurred as we
adopted SFAS No. 141, "Business Combinations" and SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and
Other Intangible Assets", effective October 1, 2001,
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which required the amortization of goodwill to be discontinued and that goodwill
be instead tested for impairment at least annually. Amortization expense in
fiscal 2002 is expected to decrease by approximately $0.4 million due to the
discontinuation of goodwill amortization.
OTHER INCOME, NET
Other income was $0.7 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2002,
compared to $0.8 million, for the nine months ended June 30, 2001. Decreases in
other income in 2002 were primarily due to $0.6 million of interest expense from
capital leases entered into during the current fiscal year, a payment of $0.3
million to Cabot Corporation to reimburse them for certain capital improvements
made to equipment used to supply us with material that were abandoned and the
absence of $0.2 million interest income on accounts receivable balances. These
decreases were almost entirely offset by unrealized foreign exchange gains
resulting from the strengthening of the Japanese Yen.
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
The effective income tax rate was 33.4% in the nine months ended June 30,
2002 and 34.7% for the nine months ended June 30, 2001. The decrease in the
effective tax rate was mainly driven by the increased impact of research and
experimentation credits in relation to a lower taxable income base as compared
to the prior year. Our current estimate of the worldwide effective income tax
rate for fiscal 2002 is now 33.4% compared to our prior year rate of 34.0%.
NET INCOME
Net income was $29.2 million in the nine months ended June 30, 2002, which
represented a decrease of 10.5%, or $3.4 million, from the nine months ended
June 30, 2001 as a result of the factors discussed above.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
We had cash flows from operating activities of $41.1 million in both the
nine months ended June 30, 2002 and 2001. Our cash provided by operating
activities for the nine months ended June 30, 2002 originated from net income
from operations of $29.2 million, non-cash items of $10.4 million and a net
decrease in working capital of $1.5 million. The decrease in working capital
resulted primarily from an increase in accrued liabilities and taxes payable
which were partially offset by increases in accounts receivable, inventory and
other assets. Our principal funding requirements have been for additions to
property, plant and equipment that support the expansion of our business and
technological capability.
In the nine months ended June 30, 2002, capital spending was $31.9 million,
primarily due to the construction of our new research and development facility
in Aurora, Illinois, and equipping the facility with additional research and
development equipment. We also purchased additional production-related equipment
to be used in Aurora, Illinois and invested in the development and
implementation of our stand-alone business information system. Full fiscal year
2002 capital spending is anticipated to be approximately $36.0 million. In the
nine months ended June 30, 2001, capital spending was $25.5 million, primarily
due to the expansion of our Geino, Japan manufacturing facility, the
commencement of construction of our new research and development facility in
Aurora, Illinois, as well as the purchase of production and research and
development equipment in Aurora, Illinois.
Cash flows from financing activities were $2.6 million in the nine months
ended June 30, 2002 and $8.5 million in the nine months ended June 30, 2001.
Cash provided from financing activities for the nine months ended June 30, 2002
resulted from the issuance of common stock of $3.3 million for both the exercise
of stock options and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Principal payments of
$0.7 million were made in 2002 under capital lease obligations. Cash provided in
the year ago period resulted from the issuance of common stock for the exercise
of stock options and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
We believe that cash generated by our operations and available borrowings
under our term loan and revolving credit facility will be sufficient to fund our
operations and expected capital expenditures for the foreseeable future.
However, we
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plan to expand our business and continue to improve our technology and, to do
so, we may be required to raise additional funds in the future through public or
private equity or debt financing, strategic relationships or other arrangements.
DISCLOSURES ABOUT CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND COMMERCIAL COMMITMENTS
At June 30, 2002 and 2001, we did not have any unconsolidated entities or
financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance
or special purpose entities, which might have been established for the purpose
of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements.
The following summarizes our contractual obligations at June 30, 2002, and
the effect such obligations are expected to have on our liquidity and cash flow
in future periods.
CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS LESS THAN 1-3 4-5 AFTER 5
(IN MILLIONS) TOTAL 1 YEAR YEARS YEARS YEARS
----- --------- ----- ----- -----
Long-term debt ................... $ 3.5 $ 0.0 $ 3.5 $ 0.0 $ 0.0
Capital lease obligations ........ 10.8 1.6 3.6 2.0 3.6
Operating leases ................. 1.0 0.4 0.4 0.1 0.1
Unconditional purchase obligations 31.9 17.5 6.6 1.4 6.4
Other long-term obligations ...... 1.7 0.3 1.4 0.0 0.0
----- ----- ----- ----- -----
Total contractual cash obligations $48.9 $19.8 $15.5 $ 3.5 $10.1
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LONG-TERM DEBT
At June 30, 2002 funded debt was comprised of an unsecured term loan
in the amount of $3.5 million funded under the Illinois State Treasurer's
Economic Program. The interest rate is 4.68% and the loan is due April 3,
2005. On July 10, 2001, we entered into a $75.0 million unsecured revolving
credit and term loan facility with a group of commercial banks which
terminates on July 10, 2004. On February 5, 2002, this agreement was amended
with no material changes in terms. Under this agreement, interest accrues on
any outstanding balance at either the institution's base rate or the
eurodollar rate plus an applicable margin. A non-use fee also accrues. Loans
under this facility are anticipated to be used primarily for general
corporate purposes, including working capital and capital expenditures. The
credit agreement contains various covenants. No amounts are currently
outstanding under the credit facility and we are currently in compliance
with the covenants.
CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS
On December 12, 2001 we entered into a fumed alumina supply agreement
with Cabot Corporation. Under this agreement, Cabot Corporation expanded its
capacity in Tuscola, Illinois for the manufacture of fumed alumina. Payments
by us for capital costs for the facility have been treated as a capital
lease for accounting purposes and the present value of the minimum quarterly
payments of approximately $0.3 million resulted in a $9.8 million lease
obligation and related leased asset. The agreement has an initial five year
term, which expires in 2006, but we can choose to renew the agreement for
another five year term, which expires in 2011. We also can choose not to
renew the agreement subject to certain terms and conditions and the payment
of certain costs, after the initial five year term. Capital lease payments
to Cabot Corporation commenced in the second quarter of fiscal 2002 and a
total of $0.7 million has been paid as of June 30, 2002.
On January 11, 2002 we entered into a CMP tool and polishing
consumables transfer agreement with a third party under which we agreed to
transfer polishing consumables to them in return for a CMP polishing tool.
The aggregate fair market value of the polishing consumables has been
treated as a capital lease and resulted in a $2.0 million lease obligation
and related leased asset. The agreement has approximately a three-year term,
which expires in November 2004.
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OPERATING LEASES
We lease certain vehicles, warehouse facilities, office space,
machinery and equipment under cancelable and noncancelable operating leases,
most of which expire within ten years and may be renewed by us.
UNCONDITIONAL PURCHASE OBLIGATIONS
Unconditional purchase obligations include our noncancelable purchase
commitments and take-or-pay arrangements with suppliers. We operate under an
amended fumed metal oxide agreement with Cabot Corporation for the purchase
of two key raw materials, fumed silica and fumed alumina. We are obligated
to purchase at least 90% of our six-month volume forecast of fumed silica
and must pay the difference if we purchase less than that amount. We
currently anticipate meeting minimum forecasted purchase volume
requirements. Also, under our fumed alumina supply agreement with Cabot
Corporation we are obligated to pay certain fixed, capital and variable
costs through December of 2006. This agreement has an initial five year
term, but we can choose to renew the agreement for another five year term,
which would expire in December 2011. If we do not renew the agreement, we
will become subject to certain terms and conditions and the payment of
certain costs. Unconditional purchase obligations include our contractual
commitments based upon our anticipated renewal of the agreement through
December 2011.
Unconditional purchase obligations also include amounts related to a
purchase agreement entered into in July 2002 for certain materials with a
supplier in which we are obligated to purchase, subject to the supplier's
ability to deliver, certain minimum quantities based upon certain forecasted
requirements over a one-year period. We currently anticipate meeting minimum
forecasted purchase volume requirements.
We also have a long-term agreement with a supplier to purchase
materials for a product line under development. As of June 30, 2002, we are
obligated to purchase, subject to the supplier's ability to deliver, $3.9
million of materials over the remaining term of the agreement, which expires
in June, 2005. As the associated product line is still in development, there
exists the possibility that we will not require the entire amount of
material provided for under the agreement, but we still would be obligated
to pay for it. We also are required to reimburse the supplier for all
approved research and development costs related to the materials. The
supplier will repay these research and development reimbursements if our
material purchases from them reach certain levels.
OTHER LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS
We have an agreement with Davies Imperial Coatings, Inc. ("Davies")
pursuant to which Davies will perform certain agreed-upon dispersion
services. We have agreed to purchase minimum amounts of services per year
and to invest approximately $0.2 million per year in capital improvements or
other expenditures to maintain capacity at the Davies dispersion facility.
The initial term of the agreement expires in October 2004, with automatic
one-year renewals, and contains a 90-day cancellation clause executable by
either party. We are obligated to make a termination payment if the
agreement is not renewed.
On July 10, 2001 we entered into a $75.0 million unsecured revolving
credit and term facility with a group of commercial banks. Under this
agreement, which terminates July 10, 2004, we are obligated to pay an
administrative fee and a non-use fee. No amounts are currently outstanding
under this agreement and we are currently in compliance with the covenants.
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FACTORS AFFECTING FUTURE OPERATING RESULTS
RISKS RELATING TO OUR BUSINESS
WE HAVE A NARROW PRODUCT RANGE AND OUR PRODUCTS MAY BECOME OBSOLETE, OR
TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGES MAY REDUCE OR LIMIT INCREASES IN CMP CONSUMPTION
Our business is substantially dependent on a single class of products, CMP
slurries, which historically has accounted for almost all of our revenue. Our
business would suffer if these products became obsolete or if consumption of
these products decreased. Our success depends on our ability to keep pace with
technological changes and advances in the semiconductor industry and to adapt
and improve our products in response to evolving customer needs and industry
trends. Since its inception, the semiconductor industry has experienced rapid
technological changes and advances in the design, manufacture, performance and
application of IC devices and these changes and advances are expected to
continue in the future. One or more developments in the semiconductor industry
may render our products obsolete or less important to the IC device
manufacturing process.
A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF OUR BUSINESS COMES FROM A LIMITED NUMBER OF LARGE
CUSTOMERS AND OUR REVENUE AND PROFITS COULD DECREASE SIGNIFICANTLY IF WE LOST
ONE OR MORE OF THEM AS CUSTOMERS
Our customer base is concentrated among a limited number of large
customers. One or more of these principal customers may stop buying CMP slurries
from us or may substantially reduce the quantity of CMP slurries they purchase
from us. Any cancellation, deferral or significant reduction in CMP slurries
sold to these principal customers or a significant number of smaller customers
could seriously harm our business, financial condition and results of
operations. Our five largest customers, two of which are distributors, accounted
for approximately 62% and 55% of our revenue for the nine months ended June 30,
2002 and 2001, respectively.
DEMAND FOR OUR PRODUCTS AND OUR BUSINESS MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY A FURTHER
DECLINE IN WORLDWIDE ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRY CONDITIONS
Our business is affected by current economic and industry trends and it is
extremely difficult to predict sales of our products given uncertainties in
these factors. During fiscal 2001 and the first and second fiscal quarters of
2002 the global economic slowdown and weakening in demand for electronic
systems, coupled with higher than normal chip inventories, affected our
quarterly revenue trends. Although our third fiscal quarter results of this year
have improved compared to previous quarters, further declines in current
economic and industry conditions could adversely affect our business.
ANY PROBLEM OR INTERRUPTION IN OUR SUPPLY FROM CABOT CORPORATION OR OTHER
SUPPLIERS OF OUR MOST IMPORTANT RAW MATERIALS INCLUDING FUMED METAL OXIDES,
COULD DELAY OUR SLURRY PRODUCTION AND ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR SALES
Fumed metal oxides, both fumed silica and fumed alumina, are the primary
raw materials we use in many of our CMP slurries. Our business would suffer from
any problem or interruption in our supply of fumed metal oxides or other key raw
materials. We entered into a fumed metal oxide agreement with Cabot Corporation,
which became effective upon completion of our initial public offering in April,
2000. In December, 2001 we entered into a fumed alumina supply agreement with
Cabot Corporation and an amendment to the fumed metal oxide agreement with
respect to fumed alumina. Under these agreements, Cabot Corporation continues to
be our primary supplier of certain fumed metal oxides for our slurry products
produced as of the date of the initial public offering with respect to fumed
silica and as of the effective date of the new fumed alumina supply agreement
with respect to certain amounts of fumed alumina. Under the fumed alumina supply
agreement, Cabot Corporation expanded its capacity for the manufacture of fumed
alumina to which we have first right to all capacity from the expansion and,
under the amended fumed metal oxide agreement, we now have first right, subject
to certain terms and conditions, to the capacity
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from that facility. We face the risk of significant increases in the price of
fumed metal oxides under these agreements as Cabot Corporation's cost of
production increases. It may be difficult to secure alternative sources of fumed
metal oxides in the event Cabot Corporation or another supplier is unable to
supply us with sufficient quantities of fumed metal oxides which meet the
quality required by our customers' supply needs and technical specifications, or
encounters supply problems, including but not limited to any related to quality,
functionality of equipment, natural disasters, work stoppages or raw material
availability. In addition, contractual amendments to the existing agreements
with, or non-performance by, Cabot Corporation or another supplier, may
adversely affect us as well.
In addition, if we change the supplier or type of key raw materials such as
fumed metal oxides we use to make our existing CMP slurries or are required to
purchase them from a different manufacturer or manufacturing facility, whether
Cabot Corporation or another party, in certain circumstances our customers are
forced to requalify our CMP slurries for their manufacturing processes and
products. The requalification process takes a significant amount of time to
complete, possibly interrupting or reducing our sales of CMP slurries to these
customers.
We have also specifically engineered our slurry chemistries with key raw
materials such as fumed metal oxides. A change in the fumed metal oxides or
other key raw materials we use to make our slurry products could require us to
modify our products. This modification may involve a significant amount of time
and cost to complete and therefore could have an adverse effect on our business
and sales.
OUR BUSINESS COULD BE SERIOUSLY HARMED IF OUR EXISTING OR FUTURE COMPETITORS
DEVELOP SUPERIOR SLURRY PRODUCTS, OFFER BETTER PRICING TERMS OR SERVICE, OBTAIN
CERTAIN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OR IF ANY OF OUR MAJOR CUSTOMERS DEVELOP
IN-HOUSE SLURRY MANUFACTURING CAPABILITY
Increased competition from current CMP slurry manufacturers, new entrants
to the CMP slurry market or a decision by any of our major customers to produce
slurry products in-house could seriously harm our business and results of
operations. Opportunities exist for companies with sufficient financial or
technological resources to emerge as potential competitors by developing their
own CMP slurry products. Some of our major customers, and some potential
customers, currently manufacture slurries in-house and others have the financial
and technological capability to do so. The existence or threat of increased
competition and in-house production could limit or reduce the prices we are able
to charge for our slurry products. In addition, our competitors may have or
obtain intellectual property rights which may restrict our ability to market our
existing products and/or to innovate and develop new products.
BECAUSE WE HAVE LIMITED EXPERIENCE IN MANUFACTURING AND SELLING CMP POLISHING
PADS, EXPANSION OF OUR BUSINESS INTO THIS AREA MAY NOT BE SUCCESSFUL
An element of our strategy is to leverage our current customer
relationships and technological expertise to expand our business into new
product areas and applications, including manufacturing CMP polishing pads. We
have had limited experience in developing and marketing these products which
involve technologies and production processes that are relatively new to us. We
or the suppliers of the raw materials that we use to make our polishing pads may
not be able to solve any technological or production problems that we or they
may encounter. In addition, if we or these suppliers are unable to keep pace
with technological or other developments in the design and production of
polishing pads, we will probably not be competitive in the polishing pad market.
In addition, our competitors may have or obtain intellectual property rights
which may restrict our ability to market our existing products and/or to
innovate and develop new products. For these reasons, the expansion of our
business into CMP polishing pads may not be successful.
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BECAUSE WE RELY HEAVILY ON OUR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, OUR FAILURE TO ADEQUATELY
PROTECT OR OBTAIN IT COULD SERIOUSLY HARM OUR BUSINESS
Protection of intellectual property is particularly important in our
industry because CMP slurry and pad manufacturers develop complex and technical
formulas for CMP products which are proprietary in nature and differentiate
their products from those of competitors. Our intellectual property is important
to our success and ability to compete. We attempt to protect our intellectual
property rights through a combination of patent, trademark, copyright and trade
secret laws, as well as employee and third-party nondisclosure and assignment
agreements. Our failure to obtain or maintain adequate protection of our
intellectual property rights for any reason could seriously harm our business.
Policing the unauthorized use of our intellectual property is difficult,
and the steps we have taken may not detect or prevent the misappropriation or
unauthorized use of our technologies. In addition, other parties may
independently develop or otherwise acquire the same or substantially equivalent
technologies to ours.
IF FUTURE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAWSUITS RELATING TO OUR BUSINESS ARE BROUGHT
AGAINST US, AND WE LOSE THEM, WE COULD BE LIABLE FOR SIGNIFICANT DAMAGES AND
LEGAL EXPENSES AND COULD BE ENJOINED FROM MANUFACTURING OUR SLURRY PRODUCTS
Although we now have no existing intellectual property litigation against
us, we may be subject to future infringement claims with respect to our products
and processes. These claims, even if they are without merit, could be expensive
and time consuming to defend and if we were to lose any future infringement
claims we could be subject to injunctions, damages and/or royalty or licensing
agreements. Royalty or licensing agreements, if required as a result of any
future claims, may not be available to us on acceptable terms or at all.
Moreover, from time to time we agree to indemnify our customers for losses the
customers may incur as a result of intellectual property claims brought against
them arising out of their purchase or use of our products.
In general, we have agreed to indemnify Cabot Corporation for any and all
losses and expenses arising out of any litigation arising out of our business
with Rodel or other parties. Although all previous litigation with Rodel is now
fully settled, and there are no infringement claims by Rodel or others of which
we are aware, at some point Rodel or other parties could claim that our
technology or activities infringes their intellectual property.
WE ARE SUBJECT TO SOME RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH OUR FOREIGN OPERATIONS
We currently have operations and a large customer base outside the United
States. For fiscal 2001, approximately 62% of our revenue was generated by sales
to customers outside the United States. For the nine months ended June 30, 2002,
approximately 66% of our revenue was generated by sales to customers outside the
United States. We encounter risks in doing business in foreign countries. These
risks include, but are not limited to, adverse changes in economic and political
conditions, as well as the difficulty in enforceability of business and customer
contracts and agreements, including protection of intellectual property rights.
We have announced our intention to sell directly to customers in Europe,
Singapore and Malaysia beginning in June, 2003. We currently service these
customers through a third party distributor. Selling directly may increase our
risk of conducting business in foreign countries.
OUR ABILITY TO RAISE CAPITAL IN THE FUTURE MAY BE LIMITED AND THIS MAY LIMIT OUR
ABILITY TO EXPAND OUR BUSINESS AND IMPROVE OUR TECHNOLOGY
We plan to expand our business and continue to improve our technology. This
may require funds in excess of those generated from operating activities and
from those available under existing credit facilities. Therefore, we may be
required to raise additional funds in the future through public or private
equity or debt financing, strategic relationships or other arrangements.
Financing may not be available on acceptable terms, or at all, and our failure
to raise capital when needed could negatively impact
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our financial condition or results of operations. Additional equity financing
may be dilutive to the holders of our common stock and debt financing, if
available, may involve restrictive covenants.
RISKS RELATING TO OUR SEPARATION FROM CABOT CORPORATION
CERTAIN OF OUR DIRECTORS OR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS MAY HAVE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
BECAUSE THEY ALSO OWN CABOT CORPORATION STOCK
Three former members of our board of directors were directors and/or
executive officers of Cabot Corporation during their term of service on our
board. One former director resigned from our board in July 2001, one did not
stand for reelection and his term of service expired at our annual meeting held
in March, 2002, and one resigned in April, 2002. During their term on our board,
these former directors had obligations to both companies and may have had
conflicts of interest with respect to matters involving or affecting us, such as
acquisitions and other corporate opportunities that may have been suitable for
both us and Cabot Corporation, as well as related party transactions and
agreements between us and Cabot Corporation such as our fumed metal oxide, fumed
alumina supply, and dispersion services agreements.
In addition, some of our executive officers own Cabot Corporation stock
that they acquired as employees of Cabot Corporation, and some directors own
Cabot Corporation stock that they acquired independently. This ownership could
create, or appear to create, potential conflicts of interest when these
directors and officers are faced with decisions that could have different
implications for our company and Cabot Corporation.
WE MAY HAVE CONFLICTS WITH CABOT CORPORATION WITH RESPECT TO OUR PAST AND
ONGOING RELATIONSHIPS
Conflicts of interest may arise between Cabot Corporation and us in a
number of areas relating to our past and ongoing relationships. We may have
conflicts with Cabot Corporation that we cannot resolve and, even if we are able
to do so, the resolution of these conflicts may not be as favorable as if we
were dealing with a party with whom we had never been affiliated. For example,
Cabot Corporation continues to be our primary supplier, subject to certain terms
and conditions, of fumed silica and fumed alumina under a fumed metal oxide
agreement that became effective upon completion of our initial public offering
in April, 2000, and of fumed alumina under a fumed alumina supply agreement and
an amendment to the fumed metal oxide agreement, both of which we entered into
in December, 2001. These and other agreements were made or structured in the
context of an affiliated relationship and generally were negotiated in the
overall context of our separation from Cabot Corporation. The prices and other
terms under these agreements may be less favorable to us than what we could have
obtained in arm's-length negotiations at the time with unaffiliated third
parties for similar services or under similar agreements. It is particularly
difficult to assess whether the price for fumed metal oxides provided under our
fumed metal oxide supply agreement and its December, 2001 amendment with respect
to fumed alumina, fumed alumina supply agreement or other arrangements with
Cabot Corporation is the same as or different from the price we could have
obtained in arm's-length negotiations at the time with an unaffiliated third
party in light of the long-term nature of the contracts, the volumes provided
for under the agreements and our particular quality requirements.
At the time of the filing of our Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended
December 31, 2001 and through April 2002, two officers of Cabot Corporation
served as members of our board of directors. Because of these relationships,
which ceased as of April 2002, we make the following disclosures: during fiscal
2001, we purchased approximately $49.5 million of fumed metal oxides from Cabot
Corporation under the fumed metal oxide agreement. We estimate that, during
fiscal 2002, we will pay Cabot Corporation approximately $44.9 million under
that agreement. The fumed alumina supply agreement did not become effective
until fiscal 2002, and we paid no amount to Cabot Corporation under it in fiscal
2001. We estimate that, during fiscal 2002, we will pay Cabot Corporation
approximately $6.9 million under the fumed alumina supply agreement.
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IF THE SPIN-OFF IS NOT TAX-FREE, WE COULD BE LIABLE TO CABOT CORPORATION FOR THE
RESULTING TAXES
On September 29, 2000, Cabot Corporation effected the spin-off of Cabot
Microelectronics by distributing 0.280473721 shares of our common stock as a
dividend on each share of Cabot Corporation common stock outstanding on
September 13, 2000, or an aggregate of 18,989,744 shares of our common stock. We
have agreed to indemnify Cabot Corporation in the event the spin-off is not
tax-free to Cabot Corporation as a result of various actions taken by or with
respect to us or our failure to take various actions, all as set forth in our
tax sharing agreement with Cabot Corporation. We may not be able to control some
of the events that could trigger this liability. In particular, any acquisition
of us by a third party within two years of the spin-off could result in the
spin-off becoming a taxable transaction and give rise to our obligation to
indemnify Cabot Corporation for any resulting tax liability.
RISKS RELATING TO THE MARKET FOR OUR COMMON STOCK
THE MARKET PRICE MAY FLUCTUATE SIGNIFICANTLY AND RAPIDLY
The market price of our common stock has and could continue to fluctuate
significantly as a result of factors such as: economic and stock market
conditions generally and specifically as they may impact participants in the
semiconductor industry; changes in financial estimates and recommendations by
securities analysts following our stock; earnings and other announcements by,
and changes in market evaluations of, us or participants in the semiconductor
industry; changes in business or regulatory conditions affecting us or
participants in the semiconductor industry; announcements or implementation by
us or our competitors of technological innovations or new products; and trading
volume of our common stock.
The securities of many companies have experienced extreme price and volume
fluctuations in recent years, often unrelated to the companies' operating
performance. Specifically, market prices for securities of technology related
companies have frequently reached elevated levels, often following their initial
public offerings. These levels may not be sustainable and may not bear any
relationship to these companies' operating performances. In the past, following
periods of volatility in the market price of a company's securities,
stockholders have often instituted securities class action litigation against a
company. If we were involved in a class action suit, it could divert the
attention of senior management, and, if adversely determined, have a negative
impact on our business, results of operations and financial condition.
ANTI-TAKEOVER PROVISIONS UNDER OUR CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS, OUR
RIGHTS PLAN AND DELAWARE GENERAL CORPORATION LAW MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE PRICE
OF OUR COMMON STOCK, DISCOURAGE THIRD PARTIES FROM MAKING A BID FOR OUR COMPANY
OR REDUCE ANY PREMIUMS PAID TO OUR STOCKHOLDERS FOR THEIR COMMON STOCK
Our certificate of incorporation, our bylaws, our rights plan and various
provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law may make it more difficult to
effect a change in control of our company. Our certificate of incorporation, our
by-laws, our rights plan and the various provisions of Delaware General
Corporation Law may adversely affect the price of our common stock, discourage
third parties from making a bid for our company or reduce any premiums paid to
our stockholders for their common stock. For example, our amended certificate of
incorporation authorizes our board of directors to issue up to 20 million shares
of blank check preferred stock and to attach special rights and preferences to
this preferred stock. The issuance of this preferred stock may make it more
difficult for a third party to acquire control of us. Also our amended
certificate of incorporation provides for the division of our board of directors
into three classes as nearly equal in size as possible with staggered three-year
terms. This classification of our board of directors could have the effect of
making it more difficult for a third party to acquire our company, or of
discouraging a third party from acquiring control of our company. In addition,
the rights issued to our stockholders under our rights plan may make it more
difficult or expensive for another person or entity to acquire control of us
without the consent of our board of directors.
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We have adopted change-in-control arrangements covering our executive
officers and other key employees. These arrangements provide for a cash
severance payment, continued medical benefits and other ancillary payments and
benefits upon termination of a covered employee's employment following a change
in control.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
EFFECT OF CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATES AND EXCHANGE RATE RISK MANAGEMENT
We conduct business operations outside of the United States through our
foreign operations. Our foreign operations maintain their accounting records in
their local currencies. Consequently, period to period comparability of results
of operations is affected by fluctuations in exchange rates. The primary
currencies which we have exposure to are the Japanese Yen and, to a lesser
extent, the British Pound. From time to time we enter into forward contracts in
an effort to manage foreign currency exchange exposure. However, we may be
unable to hedge these exposures completely. Approximately 15% of our revenue is
transacted in currencies other than the U.S. dollar. We do not currently enter
into forward exchange contracts for speculative or trading purposes.
MARKET RISK AND SENSITIVITY ANALYSIS FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATE RISK
At June 30, 2002 we had a foreign exchange exposure related to a note
receivable denominated in Japanese Yen and during the third fiscal quarter we
recorded unrealized foreign exchange gains of $1.9 million associated with this
note. Subsequent to June 30, 2002 we have hedged this exposure and now believe
that our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risk on this note is not
material.
We have performed a sensitivity analysis assuming a hypothetical 10%
adverse movement in foreign exchange rates. As of June 30, 2002, the analysis
demonstrated that such market movements would not have a material adverse effect
on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows over
a one-year period. Actual gains and losses in the future may differ materially
from this analysis based on changes in the timing and amount of foreign currency
rate movements and our actual exposures.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Legal proceedings are discussed in "Footnote 9. - Litigation Settlement",
under PART I, Item 1 - Notes to Financial Statements and such discussion is
incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
Pursuant to Section 10A(i)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
added by Section 202 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, we are responsible for
disclosing to investors the non-audit services approved by our Audit Committee
to be performed by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, our external auditor. Non-audit
services are defined in the law as services other than those provided in
connection with an audit or a review of the financial statements of the Company.
During the quarter covered by this filing our Audit Committee approved the
following non-audit services performed by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP: (1) audit
of our 401(k) Plan; (2) tax compliance consultations; (3) tax compliance and
advice related to our foreign operations and the creation of our foreign
subsidiaries; and (4) consultations with respect to our Employee Stock Purchase
and Equity Incentive Plans.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits
The exhibit numbers in the following list correspond to the
number assigned to such exhibits in the Exhibit Table of Item
601 of Regulation S-K:
EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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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
In a report dated June 18, 2002, Cabot Microelectronics
reported under Item 5. "Other Events" and Item 7. "Financial
Statements and Exhibits" that on June 17, 2002 Cabot
Microelectronics announced the election of H. Laurance Fuller
to the Company's Board of Directors.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
CABOT MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION
Date: August 13, 2002 /s/ MARTIN M. ELLEN
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Martin M. Ellen
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
[Principal Financial Officer]
Date: August 13, 2002 /s/ DANIEL S. WOBBY
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Daniel S. Wobby
Corporate Controller
[Principal Accounting Officer]
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