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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
[X]ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT
OF 1934 [NO FEE REQUIRED]
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2000
OR
[_]TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934 [NO FEE REQUIRED]
For the transition period from to
Commission File No. 0-20292
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Ampex Corporation
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 13-3667696
(State of incorporation) (I.R.S. employer identification number)
500 Broadway
Redwood City, California 94063-3199
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(650) 367-2011
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Class A Common Stock, par value $.01 per share
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
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Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant: (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements, for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [_]
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to
the best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statement incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any
amendment to this Form 10-K. [_]
The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common stock held by
non-affiliates of the Registrant as of January 31, 2001 was approximately
$32,047,771 based on a price of $0.65 per share, which was the closing price of
the Registrant's Class A Common Stock on the American Stock Exchange on that
date. The Class A Common Stock is the only class of common stock outstanding.
As of January 31, 2001 there were 58,075,396 outstanding shares of Class A
Common Stock and no outstanding shares of Class C Common Stock.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
The Registrant's Proxy Statement for its 2000 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
is incorporated by reference into Part III (Items 10, 11, 12 and 13) of this
Form 10-K.
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AMPEX CORPORATION
FORM 10-K
Year Ended December 31, 2000
INDEX
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS...................................................... 1
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES.................................................... 17
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS............................................. 17
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS........... 18
ITEM 4A. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT.......................... 18
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMPANY'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS....................................................... 20
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA....................................... 20
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.................................... 20
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.... 27
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA................... 28
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING
AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE..................................... 28
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY............... 29
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION........................................ 29
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND
MANAGEMENT................................................... 29
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS................ 29
PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM
8-K........................................................... 30
SIGNATURES AND POWER OF ATTORNEY........................................ 36
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
Introduction
Ampex Corporation ("Ampex" or the "Company") is a leading innovator of
visual information technology. The Company has traditionally specialized in the
development and manufacture of high performance recording products used for the
acquisition and processing of data and for the storage of mass computer data,
especially images. Recently, in order to capitalize on its expertise and
technology in digital video, Ampex began to focus on the development of an
Internet video strategy to develop made-for-the-Internet rich media content for
delivery over the World Wide Web. In 1999, the Company consolidated its various
internal projects, acquisitions and strategic investments into its wholly-owned
subsidiary, iNEXTV Corporation ("iNEXTV"). Ampex is seeking to leverage its
significant experience in digital video through iNEXTV to become a major
provider of Internet video programming, services and technology.
During its 56-year history, Ampex has developed substantial proprietary
technology relating to the electronic storage, processing and retrieval of
data, particularly images, certain of which it has elected to patent or seek to
patent. Ampex currently holds approximately 900 patents and patent applications
covering digital image-processing and recording technology, and has licensed
its patents, primarily for use in videocassette recorders and other consumer
products. In the five years ended December 31, 2000, the Company's licensing
income averaged $13.2 million per year. However, royalty income has fluctuated
materially from year-to-year, and there can be no assurance that the Company
will continue to generate comparable levels of royalty income in future
periods.
The Company's Internet video businesses are conducted primarily through its
iNEXTV subsidiary, which manages the Company's Internet operations, and its
Internet Technology Group ("ITG"), which was organized to conduct research,
development and engineering of products and services for the Internet. The
iNEXTV network currently includes: iNEXTV ("inextv.com") which the Company
believes is one of the largest producers and aggregators of Internet specific
video content, covering a growing list of life style topics, such as
automobiles, exotic travel, fashion, food and wine, current events and
entertainment, Alternative Entertainment Network, Inc. ("AENTV" or
"AENTV.com"), a producer of web video programming about the entertainment
industry; and TV1 Internet Television ("TV1" or "TV1.de"), one of Europe's
leading webcasters. During 2000, the company wrote off certain of its Internet
investments and consolidated certain Internet operations and websites in order
to be able to focus on those operations that it believes will offer better
long-term opportunities. iNEXTV's active Internet operations are at an early
stage of development, and have not yet produced significant revenues.
Accordingly, these operations involve a material risk of loss, and can be
expected to be unprofitable for a substantial period of time. See "Risk
Factors--Risks Associated with iNEXTV and Internet Video Strategy" and "Risk of
Continuing Losses."
As of year-end 2000, Ampex determined to discontinue the operations of
MicroNet Technology, Inc. ("MicroNet"), its subsidiary which manufactured disk
arrays and related storage products, and to establish a reserve for the costs
of closure. Accordingly, the operations of MicroNet have been classified as
"Discontinued Operations" for all periods presented. MicroNet's principal disk
storage products included Genesis disk array systems and SanCUBE, a storage
area network peripheral equipped with fibre channel to support the Apple
Computer market. In February 2000, the Company announced plans to sell Ampex
Data Systems Corporation ("Data Systems" or "ADSC"), a subsidiary which is
engaged in the manufacture and sale of high performance mass data storage and
instrumentation recorders and systems. The Company continues to operate Data
Systems as it had in the past but, for accounting purposes, has accounted for
this subsidiary's operations as a "Business Held for Sale" for all periods
presented. Data Systems products are sold primarily for use in digital archives
of television broadcasters and in government intelligence gathering activities.
The Company has not yet entered into a contract to sell Data Systems, and there
can be no assurance that a contract will be entered into or as to the terms or
timing of any sale. See "Risk of Proposed Sale of Data Systems," below.
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Following the planned sale of Data Systems, Ampex's principal business
operations will be conducted by Ampex's intellectual property licensing
department, its ITG group and its subsidiary iNEXTV.
The Company was incorporated in Delaware in January 1992 as the successor to
a business originally organized in 1944. References to "Ampex" or the "Company"
include subsidiaries and predecessors of Ampex Corporation, unless the context
indicates otherwise. The principal executive offices of the Company are located
at 500 Broadway, Redwood City, California 94063, and its telephone number is
(650) 367-2011. The Company's Class A Common Stock is traded on the American
Stock Exchange under the symbol "AXC".
Forward-Looking Statements
This Form 10-K contains predictions, projections and other statements about
the future that are intended to be "forward-looking statements" within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-
looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other
important factors that could cause the actual results, performance or
achievements of the Company, or industry results, to differ materially from any
future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such
forward-looking statements. Such risks, uncertainties and other important
factors include, among others, those described under "Risk Factors," below.
These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Report. The
Company disclaims any obligation or undertaking to disseminate updates or
revisions of any forward-looking statements contained or incorporated herein to
reflect any change in the Company's expectations with regard thereto or any
change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is
based. IN ASSESSING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 10-K,
READERS ARE URGED TO READ CAREFULLY ALL SUCH CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS.
Risk Factors
Risk of Continuing Losses
Ampex has incurred significant operating and net losses in the three years
ended December 31, 2000, primarily due to its Internet video programming
activities, operating losses of MicroNet and, in 2000, its decision to
discontinue those operations and to provide reserves to close down MicroNet,
amortization of goodwill of acquired businesses and interest expense. Revenues
were not sufficient to offset these items. Although the Company expects that
its Internet video revenues will grow in future periods, there can be no
assurance that such revenues will be sufficient to offset similar expenses
and/or losses that may be incurred in such periods, or that such items will not
increase. The Company may incur additional indebtedness in connection with
future acquisitions or its Internet expansion plans, which could increase
future interest expenses. In addition, the Company cannot predict the amount of
licensing royalties that it may recognize in future periods. The Company has
taken steps to reduce costs and believes that operating losses from its
Internet operations will decline in 2001 compared with losses incurred in 2000.
However, the Company expects operating and net losses to continue at least for
the near future. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations, " below, and the other Risk Factors
included in this section.
Risks of Declining Liquidity
The Company has experienced a substantial reduction in its cash and
marketable securities which declined to $15.4 million at December 31, 2000. In
November 2000, Data Systems issued Senior Secured Notes providing net proceeds
of approximately $8 million, which are included in the above amount and are
being used to fund the Company's short-term working capital requirements,
pending a future sale of Data Systems. The Notes are secured by certain assets
of the Company and Data Systems and are due on the earlier of May 31, 2001 or
the divestiture of Data Systems. Ampex is negotiating a sale and leaseback of
certain real estate and would use the proceeds from the transaction to repay
the Notes. The Company believes that the expected proceeds of the sale of Data
Systems, together with cash and marketable securities on hand and ongoing
royalty income, will be sufficient to fund its cash requirements for
operations, working capital, capital
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expenditures and debt service through at least 2001. In the event the planned
sale of Data Systems is not consummated, the Company believes that it will be
required to raise additional capital in order to continue to carry out its
current business strategy. No assurance can be given that the Company would be
successful in raising any additional funds, or as to the terms of any
securities that might be issued or arrangements that might be entered into.
Risks Associated with iNEXTV and Internet Video Strategy
The Company's Internet subsidiary, iNEXTV, was formed in mid-1999, and has
not yet generated any material advertising revenues. The business and prospects
of iNEXTV, and the Company's Internet video strategy in general, are subject to
the risks and uncertainties typical of companies in the early stages of
development. These risks are particularly high in new and rapidly evolving
markets such as those for Internet content, advertising and electronic commerce
(e-commerce). If the Company is not successful in its Internet strategy,
investors in Ampex Common Stock could suffer the loss of a significant portion
or all of their investment.
The development of iNEXTV and the implementation of the Company's strategy
to expand its Internet video businesses involve special risks and
uncertainties, including but not limited to the following:
. the ability of iNEXTV and its affiliates to identify, produce or acquire
and deliver compelling, quality video programming over the Internet that
appeals to its target audiences;
. the ability of iNEXTV and its affiliates to obtain and manage key
employees and other resources for growth and profitability;
. market acceptance of Internet broadband access connections, which improve
the quality of streaming video but are more costly than methods currently
used my most consumers;
. market acceptance of streaming media technology, which is currently of
lower quality than television or radio broadcasts, is subject to
congestion and interruptions on the Internet, and requires specialized
software, technical expertise and increased bandwidth;
. dependence upon growth of the Internet as a significant medium for
advertising, especially branding advertising formats, recognizing recent
declines in banner advertising on the Internet;
. iNEXTV's ability to generate advertising revenues from its recent
"syndication strategy" whereby it seeks to sell advertising tied to
content that it has produced and aggregated from third parties for
distribution on popular portals and destination websites;
. the ability of iNEXTV and its affiliates to attract content developers
and other key partners in addition to content distribution partners
necessary to make its web operations viable;
. dependence upon timely delivery and integration of website software and
hardware purchased from third parties used in its Internet operations and
that of companies upon which the Company depends to host and serve
content to users;
. vulnerability of Internet content delivery to system failures and
interruptions for a variety of reasons (including telecommunications
problems and natural disasters), computer viruses and other breaches of
security;
. dependence upon Internet service providers, web browsers, providers of
streaming media products and others to provide Internet access to
iNEXTV's websites and programming;
. the ability of the Company to generate sufficient revenues to offset the
increased cost of bandwidth that would result from increased viewership
of its streaming media video sites and the risk that the Company may
compete with sites which have access to lower cost of bandwidth;
. the ability of Ampex to innovate, upgrade and transfer to iNEXTV and its
affiliates audio or video technology for Internet-based applications;
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. competition among Internet broadcasters and providers of products and
services for users, advertisers, content and new products and services;
. uncertainty about the adoption and application of new laws, proposed
taxation and government regulations relating to Internet businesses,
which could have a negative effect on Internet business. Some of these
negative effects could include slowing down Internet growth, adversely
affecting the viability of e-commerce, exposing iNEXTV to potential
liabilities or negative publicity for mishandling customer security or
user privacy concerns or otherwise adversely affecting its Internet
businesses;
. the ability, if needed, to obtain licenses of intellectual property
developed by others that affect Internet usage. Intellectual property
claims, if asserted, against the Company could be costly and could have a
material adverse effect on its Internet business;
. the ability to expand successfully in the European or other foreign
markets, which is likely to be subject to cultural and language barriers,
different regulatory environments, currency exchange rate fluctuations
and other difficulties relating to managing foreign operations; and
. likelihood of continued and significant expenses resulting in material
losses in future periods. Such losses could negatively affect the price
of the Company's securities. In addition, continued losses could require
the Company to seek additional capital which may not be available on
satisfactory terms, or at all.
Risks Associated with Acquisition Strategy
In order to expand Ampex's products and services, Ampex has made, and may
continue to make under the right circumstances, acquisitions of, and/or
investments in, other business entities. These entities may be involved in
producing and distributing Internet video programming or providing related
services or technology. Ampex may not be able to identify or acquire additional
acquisition candidates in the future, or complete any further acquisitions or
investments on satisfactory terms. In order to pay for future acquisitions or
investments, Ampex may have to:
. issue additional equity securities of the Company or a subsidiary, which
would dilute the ownership interest of existing Ampex stockholders;
. incur additional debt; and/or
. amortize goodwill and other intangibles or incur other acquisition-
related charges, which could materially impact earnings.
Acquisitions and investments involve numerous additional risks, including
difficulties in the management of operations, services and personnel of the
acquired companies, and of integrating acquired companies with Ampex and/or
each other's operations. Ampex may also encounter problems in entering markets
and businesses in which it has limited or no experience. Acquisitions can also
divert management's attention from other business concerns. Ampex has made and
may make additional investments in companies in which it has less than a 100%
interest. Such investments involve additional risks, including the risk that
Ampex may not be in a position to control the management or policies of such
entities, and risks of potential conflicts with other investors. Ampex has
invested in companies that are in the early stage of development and may be
expected to incur substantial losses. Ampex's financial resources may not be
sufficient to fund the operations of such companies. Accordingly, there can be
no assurance that any acquisitions or investments that Ampex has made, or may
make in the future, will result in any return, or as to the timing of any
return. During 2000, the Company elected to cease funding the operations of TV
onthe WEB, Inc. ("TV onthe WEB") and to consolidate the production activities
and website of EXBTV.com ("EXBTV") into its New York City operations and into
inextv.com, requiring certain asset writedowns, including goodwill. In
addition, Ampex elected to discontinue the operations of MicroNet, which it
acquired in 1998. In the future, it is possible that Ampex could lose all or a
substantial portion of its other investments.
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Risk of Proposed Sale of Data Systems
The Company has announced its intention to sell Data Systems, which
manufactures high performance mass data storage and instrumentation products
for entertainment and government applications. The Company continues to operate
Data Systems much as it had in the past but, for accounting purposes, has
accounted for this subsidiary's operations as a "Business Held for Sale" for
periods presented. The Company has engaged financial advisors and has had
preliminary discussions and allowed certain prospective buyers to conduct due
diligence related to the proposed sale but, at the date of this Report the
Company had not entered into any definitive agreement of sale. There can be no
assurance that the Company will be able to consummate a sale, or as to the
terms, conditions or timing of any sale, if consummated. Ampex intends to use
the proceeds of the proposed sale to fund and to expand its Internet video
operations through its iNEXTV subsidiary and other Internet activities, and to
retire debt. However, there can be no assurance that any such proceeds will be
sufficient to do so, or to offset any potential losses that may be attributable
to iNEXTV or other Company operations. See "Risks Associated with iNEXTV and
Internet Video Strategy, " above. In addition, if the proposed sale is
consummated, Ampex may retain certain liabilities associated with Data Systems'
prior operations, including pension benefit obligations, environmental
liabilities and indemnification obligations customarily contained in sale
agreements.
Risk of Leverage
As of December 31, 2000, Ampex had outstanding total borrowings of
approximately $54.4 million, which included $8.2 million of Senior Secured
Notes due May 2001, $44.0 million principal amount of 12% Senior Notes due 2003
and $2.4 million of subsidiary indebtedness. The Company received proceeds of
$8 million from the issuance of the Senior Secured Notes in November 2000. Such
Notes accrete interest up to $0.9 million that is repayable together with the
principal amount on May 31, 2001 or earlier upon the sale of Data Systems. The
Notes are secured by liens on the Data Systems manufacturing facilities in
Colorado Springs, Colorado and on the Company's future patent licensing income
stream. As discussed above, the Company plans to use a portion of the proceeds
from the planned sale of Data Systems to reduce its indebtedness. However,
there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to consummate the sale
or, if consummated, that the Company will recognize proceeds that it determines
are available for such repayment. Also the Company is seeking to negotiate a
sale and leaseback of certain real estate and would use the proceeds to repay
the Senior Secured Notes if outstanding.
The Company may incur additional indebtedness from time to time to finance
acquisitions or capital expenditures or for other purposes, subject to the
restrictions in the indenture governing the Senior Notes. The degree to which
the Company is leveraged, and the types of investments it selects, could have
important consequences to investors, including the following:
. a substantial portion of the Company's consolidated cash flow from
operations must be dedicated to the payment of principal and interest on
outstanding indebtedness, and is therefore unavailable for other
purposes;
. Ampex's ability to obtain additional financing in the future for working
capital needs, capital expenditures, acquisitions and general corporate
purposes may be materially limited or impaired, or such financing may not
be available on terms favorable to Ampex;
. the Company may be more highly leveraged than its competitors, which may
place it at a competitive disadvantage;
. Ampex's leverage may make it more vulnerable to a downturn in its
business or the economy in general;
. investments in securities with lower credit quality or longer maturities
could subject the Company to potential losses due to nonpayment or
changes in market value of those securities. Transactions in derivative
securities could expose Ampex to losses caused by stock market
fluctuations; and
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. the financial covenants and other restrictions contained in the Senior
Secured Notes and Senior Note indentures and other agreements relating to
Ampex's indebtedness may restrict Ampex's ability to borrow additional
funds, to dispose of assets or to pay dividends on or to repurchase
preferred or common stock.
If Ampex does not sell Data Systems or otherwise cannot service its
indebtedness, it will be forced to adopt alternative strategies. These
strategies may include shutting down unprofitable operations, reducing or
delaying capital expenditures, selling additional assets, restructuring or
refinancing Ampex's indebtedness. There can be no assurance that any of these
strategies will be successful or that they will be permitted under the Senior
Secured Notes or Senior Note Indentures, if applicable.
Fluctuations in Royalty Income
Ampex's results of operations in certain prior periods reflect the receipt
of significant royalty income, including material nonrecurring payments
resulting from negotiated settlements primarily related to sales of products by
manufacturers before negotiating licenses from Ampex. Although Ampex has a
substantial number of outstanding and pending patents, and its patents have
generated substantial royalties in the past, it is not possible to predict the
amount of royalty income Ampex will receive in the future. Royalty income has
historically fluctuated significantly from quarter-to-quarter and year-to-year
due to a number of factors that Ampex cannot predict. These factors include the
extent to which third parties use its patented technology, the extent to which
the Company must pursue litigation in order to enforce its patents, and the
ultimate success of its licensing and litigation activities. As the Company
expands its Internet video businesses, the significance of its royalty income,
relative to operating income, is expected to increase until those businesses
become profitable. Upon an event of default, the Holders of the Senior Secured
Notes will receive additional collateral consisting of the right to receive the
proceeds of all future royalties sufficient to repay principal and accrued
interest.
The costs of patent litigation can be material. The institution of patent
enforcement litigation may also increase the risk of counterclaims alleging
infringement by Ampex of patents held by third parties or seeking to invalidate
patents held by Ampex. Moreover, there is no assurance that Ampex will continue
to develop patentable technology that will be able to generate significant
patent royalties in future years to replace patents as they expire.
Dependence on Licensed Patent Applications and Proprietary Technology
Ampex's success depends, in part, upon its ability to establish and maintain
the proprietary nature of its technology through the patent process. There can
be no assurance that one or more of Ampex's patents will not be successfully
challenged, invalidated or circumvented or that it will otherwise be able to
rely on such patents for any reason. In addition, there can be no assurance
that competitors, many of whom have substantial resources and have made
substantial investments in competing technologies, will not seek to apply for
and obtain patents that prevent, limit or interfere with Ampex's ability to
make, use and sell its products either in the United States or in foreign
markets. If any of Ampex's patents are successfully challenged, invalidated or
circumvented or its right or ability to manufacture products were to be
proscribed or limited, Ampex's ability to continue to manufacture and market
its products could be adversely affected, which would likely have a material
adverse effect upon Ampex's business, financial condition and results of
operations.
Litigation may be necessary to enforce Ampex's patents, to protect trade
secrets or know-how owned by the Company or to determine the enforceability,
scope and validity of the proprietary rights of others. Any litigation or
interference proceedings brought against, initiated by or otherwise involving
Ampex may require Ampex to incur substantial legal and other fees and expenses
and may require some of its employees to devote all or a substantial portion of
their time to the prosecution or defense of such litigation or proceedings.
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Rapid Technological Change and Risks of New Product and Services Development
All the industries and markets from which Ampex derives revenues, directly
or through its licensing program, are characterized by continual technological
change and the need to introduce new products, product upgrades, services and
patentable technology. This has required, and will continue to require, that
Ampex spend substantial amounts for the research, development and engineering
of new products and advances to existing products and, with respect to the
Company's Internet operations, new content and services. No assurance can be
given that Ampex's existing products, services and technologies will not become
obsolete or that any new products, services or technologies will win commercial
acceptance. Obsolescence of existing product lines, or inability to develop and
introduce new products and services, could have a material and adverse effect
on the Company's sales and results of operations in the future. The development
and introduction of new technologies, services and products are subject to
inherent technical and market risks, and there can be no assurance that Ampex
will be successful in this regard.
Competition
The market for Internet products and services is highly competitive and
characterized by multiple competitors and low barriers to entry. Ampex is
attempting to develop improvements in video quality in order to differentiate
itself from its competitors. However, other companies may develop competing
technologies and Ampex may be unable to obtain patent or other protection for
its Internet video technology. In addition, the market for Internet advertising
and electronic commerce, upon which iNEXTV's Internet operations will be
primarily dependent to achieve ultimate profitability, is intensely competitive
and the Company believes that competition in this field will intensify.
Dependence on Certain Suppliers
The Company's manufacturing subsidiaries purchase certain components from a
single domestic or foreign manufacturer for use in its products. Significant
delays in deliveries or defects in such components have adversely affected
Ampex's manufacturing operations in the past, pending qualification of an
alternative supplier. In addition, Ampex produces highly engineered products in
relatively small quantities. As a result, Ampex's ability to cause suppliers to
continue production of certain products on which it may depend may be limited.
Ampex does not generally enter into long-term raw materials or components
supply contracts.
iNEXTV has contracted with a third party to provide content hosting and to
serve content to geographically dispersed users. The Company believes that this
company has built a very secure and dependable network by providing sufficient
hardware and software redundancy and by physically locating its servers at
numerous different ISPs around the world. However, in the event of a major
disaster to the Internet, iNEXTV would incur significant down time in its
operations and lost revenue.
Risks Related to International Operations
International operations are subject to a number of special risks, including
limitations on repatriation of earnings, restrictive actions by local
governments, and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and
nationalization. Additionally, export sales are subject to export regulation
and restrictions imposed by U.S. government agencies. Fluctuations in the value
of foreign currencies can affect Ampex's results of operations. Ampex does not
normally seek to mitigate its exposure to exchange rate fluctuations by hedging
its foreign currency positions.
The expansion of iNEXTV's European operations, which are conducted primarily
through TV1, may generate advertising and service revenues in future periods,
although the Company has not recognized any revenue to date, since it does not
presently consolidate the operations of TV1. The European operations of iNEXTV
are expected to be subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including risks
and uncertainties similar to those facing domestic development stage Internet
companies.
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In January 1999, the new "Euro" currency was introduced in certain European
countries that are part of the European Monetary Union. Beginning in 2003, all
EMU countries are expected to be operating with the Euro as their single
currency. A significant amount of uncertainty exists as to the effect the Euro
will have on the marketplace generally. Some of the rules and regulations
relating to the governance of the currency have not yet been defined and
finalized. As a result, companies operating or conducting business in Europe
will need to ensure that their financial and other software systems are capable
of processing transactions and properly handling the Euro. Ampex is currently
assessing the effect the introduction of the Euro will have on its internal
accounting systems and the potential sales of its products. Ampex will take
appropriate corrective actions based on the results of such assessment. Ampex
has not yet determined the costs related to addressing this issue. This issue
is not expected to have a material adverse affect on Ampex's business.
Volatility of Stock Price
The trading price of Ampex's Common Stock has been and can be expected to be
subject to significant volatility, reflecting a variety of factors, including:
. quarterly fluctuations in operating results;
. announcements of acquisitions, Internet developments or new product
introductions by Ampex or its competitors;
. announcements regarding the Company's planned sale of Data Systems;
. reports and predictions concerning the Company by analysts and other
members of the media;
. issuances of substantial amounts of Common Stock in order to redeem
outstanding shares of its Preferred Stock, or otherwise; and
. fluctuations in trading volume of the Company's Common Stock, and general
economic or market conditions.
The stock market in general, and Internet and technology companies in
particular, have experienced a high degree of price volatility, which has had a
substantial effect on the market prices of many such companies for reasons that
often are unrelated or disproportionate to operating performance. These broad
market and industry fluctuations may adversely affect the price of Ampex's
Common Stock, regardless of its operating performance.
Dependence on Key Personnel
Ampex is highly dependent on its management. Ampex's success depends upon
the availability and performance of key executive officers and directors.
Except for certain employees of its Internet affiliates, the Company has not
entered into employment agreements with its key employees, and the loss of the
services of key persons could have a material adverse effect upon Ampex. The
Company does not maintain key man life insurance on any of these individuals.
Anti-Takeover Consequences of Certain Governing Instruments
Ampex's Certificate of Incorporation provides for a classified Board of
Directors, with members of each class elected for a three-year term. The
Certificate of Incorporation provides for nullification of voting rights of
certain foreign stockholders in certain circumstances involving possible
violations of security regulations of the United States Department of Defense.
The instrument governing Ampex's outstanding Preferred Stock, which has an
aggregate liquidation value of approximately $36.6 million at December 31,
2000, requires that Ampex make mandatory offers to redeem those securities out
of legally available funds in the event of a change of control. For this
purpose, a change of control includes the following events: a person or group
of people acting together acquires 30% or more of Ampex's voting securities;
Ampex merges, consolidates or transfers all or substantially all of its assets;
or the dissolution of Ampex. The Certificate of Incorporation authorizes the
Board of Directors to issue additional shares of Preferred Stock without the
vote of stockholders. The indenture
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governing Ampex's outstanding Senior Notes, in the total principal amount of
$44 million, requires Ampex to offer to repurchase the Senior Notes at a
purchase price equal to 101% of the outstanding principal amount thereof
together with accrued and unpaid interest in the event of a change of control.
Under the indenture, a change of control includes the following events: a
person or group of people acting together acquires 50% or more of the Company's
voting stock; or the transfer of substantially all of the Company's assets to
any such person or group, other than to certain subsidiaries and affiliates of
Ampex. In addition, the Senior Secured Notes issued in November 2000 are
mandatorily redeemable in the event of the sale of Data Systems or a change of
control (as defined) of Ampex or Data Systems.
These provisions could have anti-takeover effects by making an acquisition
of Ampex by a third party more difficult or expensive in certain circumstances.
Nonpayment of Dividends
Ampex has not declared dividends on its Common Stock since its incorporation
in 1992 and Ampex has no present intention of paying dividends on its Common
Stock. Ampex is also restricted by the terms of certain agreements and of the
outstanding Preferred Stock as to the declaration of dividends.
Environmental Issues
Ampex's facilities are subject to numerous federal, state and local laws and
regulations designed to protect the environment from waste emissions and
hazardous substances. Owners and occupiers of sites containing hazardous
substances, as well as generators and transporters of hazardous substances, are
subject to broad liability under various federal and state environmental laws
and regulations, including liability for investigative and cleanup costs and
damages arising out of past disposal activities. Ampex has been named from time
to time as a potentially responsible party by the United States Environmental
Protection Agency with respect to contaminated sites that have been designated
as "Superfund" sites, and are currently engaged in various environmental
investigation, remediation and/or monitoring activities at several sites
located off Company facilities. There can be no assurance Ampex will not
ultimately incur liability in excess of amounts currently reserved for pending
environmental matters, or that additional liabilities with respect to
environmental matters will not be asserted. In addition, changes in
environmental regulations could impose the need for additional capital
equipment or other requirements. Such liabilities or regulations could have a
material adverse effect on Ampex in the future.
Description of Continuing Business Operations
The Company's current operations consist principally of iNEXTV's Internet
operations, Ampex's Internet Technology Group; and Ampex's technology licensing
activities. As of year-end 2000, the Company determined to discontinue the
operations and to provide a reserve for the estimated cost of closing MicroNet.
MicroNet conducted the Company's disk based storage business. The operations of
MicroNet have been classified as "Discontinued Operations." Data System's mass
data storage and instrumentation businesses are being held for sale, and the
Company intends to use a significant part of such proceeds upon sale to its
video-based Internet businesses. There can be no assurance that the Company's
Internet business strategy will be successful. Certain of the Company's
Internet investments were written off and certain operations were consolidated
in order to be able to direct resources to ongoing activities which the Company
believes offer better long-term returns. Ampex's Internet operations are at an
early stage of development, and have not yet produced significant revenues.
Accordingly, these operations involve a material risk of loss, and can be
expected to be unprofitable for a substantial period of time. See "Risk
Factors--Risks Associated with iNEXTV and Internet Video Strategy."
The information with respect to total revenues, income (loss) from
continuing operations before income taxes, loss from discontinued operations
and business held for disposition and identifiable assets of the Registrant's
industry segments and operations outside the United States is contained in the
Notes to
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Consolidated Financial Statements captioned "Segment Reporting" and "Foreign
Operations" on pages F-30 to F-32 of the Company's 2000 Consolidated Financial
Statements.
Internet Operations
The Company's Internet operations are conducted primarily through its
wholly-owned subsidiary, iNEXTV, which the Company organized in 1999. The
mission of iNEXTV is to be a leading provider of streaming video content
designed for the Internet, to deliver video enabling capability and other
services on behalf of other business and corporate websites and to continue to
innovate new technologies that enhance the viewing experience of video on the
Internet.
The iNEXTV network of content and service oriented websites currently
includes: iNEXTV.com a producer, aggregator and syndicator of video programming
covering a growing list of life style topics such as automobiles, exotic
travel, fashion, food and wine, and current events and entertainment;
AENTV.com, a producer of entertainment oriented video programming and TV1.de,
one of Europe's leading webcasters. The Company's Internet operations are at an
early stage of development and have not yet produced significant revenues. The
Company no longer maintains the operations or websites of TV on the WEB.com or
EXBTV.com which were operational in 1999 and part of 2000.
In order to expand its Internet network, Ampex may make additional
acquisitions of and/or investments in other Internet businesses or websites.
Subsequent to year-end, iNEXTV increased its ownership interest in Internet
video affiliates, TV1 and AENTV. The Company's strategy has typically been to
make an initial investment in a potential acquisition candidate, with options
to increase its investment or to acquire control at a future time, affording
the Company the opportunity to evaluate the risks and merits of a further
investment. See Note 3 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Nevertheless, such acquisitions and investments involve numerous risks and
uncertainties, including difficulties in integrating acquired entities into the
Ampex Internet operation, potential conflicts with other shareholders, and
where Ampex acquires a minority interest, risks of the inability to control the
management and policies of such entities. See "Risk Factors--Risks Associated
with Acquisition Strategy. "
Ampex is not currently engaged in negotiating any material Internet or other
acquisitions. However, it may elect to increase its investments in one or more
of its existing acquired businesses, and intends to actively review investment
opportunities that may be presented. There can be no assurance that any
acquisitions or investments that Ampex has made, or in the future may make,
will be successful or will not incur a partial or complete loss.
Internet Video Programming
The Company believes that there will be a growing demand for targeted video
programming to be delivered over the Internet. Accordingly, a substantial
portion of the Company's Internet activities are involved in developing such
content and in aggregating video content for distribution on the web. The
increase in demand for Internet video programming results from Internet
infrastructure enhancements, and from the deployment of DSL and cable modems
that greatly increase the speed by which information can be delivered over the
Internet and into the home or business. The Company believes that programming
that was initially developed for broadcast or cable television and that has
been repackaged for delivery over the Internet will not effectively satisfy the
demand for Internet video programming. The picture quality of streaming video
over the Internet will not, in the near term, equal that of television or
movies. Traditional media programming does not address the user's need for
highly tailored and individualized information nor the user's desire to
interact with the medium. Instead, the Company believes that a significant
portion of the demand for Internet video content will be satisfied by companies
that develop programming that is specifically designed for the Internet.
Currently, Internet video is subject to inferior picture quality and size
compared to television as well as frequent service interruptions. However, the
Company believes that the user will still seek the richness of an
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audio/video experience over the Internet if the content is properly designed.
The Company's Internet video programming blends text, graphics, audio and
interactivity together with video. Video is used selectively first to capture
an audience, and then to inform, to persuade and to sell to them in the way
that sight, sound and motion do best. The video component of made-for-the-
Internet programming constitutes a smaller portion of the overall experience
than the video component in made-for-television programming. Small screen size,
delivery interruptions and a nearly infinite number of program choices require
that video for the Internet be short in length, frequently updated, timely,
easily navigated, interactive and targeted. The Company also believes that the
increasing deployment of broadband will improve the video experience of a
growing number of web users.
In addition to investing in multiple strategic partnerships and wholly-owned
operations that produce streaming video content as discussed above, the Company
hopes to gain greater scale economies by working with independent content
developers and other content partners. The Company has built or is building
production facilities in New York City, Los Angeles and Berlin, Germany that it
intends to make available to its content partners in order to facilitate the
acquisition of Internet video content on a cost-effective basis. The Company
believes that independent content developers often best understand a unique
audience segment and can develop programming that targets this audience most
effectively and uniquely. The Company also believes that its content partners
will include recognized media businesses that, as partners with the Company,
seek to extend their brands and editorial capabilities to this new distribution
medium. The Company's strategy is to obtain access to such programming on a
revenue- or equity-sharing basis.
Internet Services. The Company believes that business and other corporate
websites will increasingly look to webcasting as a tool to rapidly and
effectively communicate new developments to employees, customers and other
stakeholders. The Company's affiliate, TV1, is well recognized in Europe for
the delivery of professionally produced webcasts and has established strategic
partnerships with several Internet Service Providers in their markets. iNEXTV
utilizes a combination of in-house production, design and engineering personnel
as well as independent contractors to deliver these services.
Internet Technology Group. Ampex has developed technologies for making
electronic sound and pictures for the television broadcast market over several
decades. The Company has a thorough understanding of digital time-base
correction, digital filtering and image compression that are key enabling
technologies that support Internet streaming media. The Company's Internet
Technology Group is responsible for developing products and services to enhance
the Internet video viewing experience.
Ampex provides the proprietary technology developed by ITG to iNEXTV on a
royalty free basis. This technology enables the Company's programming to be
clearer and flow more smoothly than competitors' video programming. The Company
believes that these improvements permit the Company to encode its programming
at only 160 kps, while achieving the same picture quality of video content from
other companies that has been encoded at more than twice that rate. This
encoding advantage results in a significant savings in bandwidth distribution
costs.
The Company's Internet strategy is dependent, in part, upon the ITG's
ability to continue to develop improved technologies for streaming video
applications. The Company regards its internally developed Internet technology
as proprietary and attempts to protect it primarily with patents, copyrights,
and contractual obligations of confidentiality, regarding its trade secrets.
The Company does not currently hold any patents on its Internet technologies.
However, the Company has filed a patent application in the U.S. Patent &
Trademark office and may seek to file in the United States and foreign
countries additional patent applications with respect to technologies, such as
enhancements of picture clarity of Internet video content, that it may develop
in the future. There can be no assurance that the Company would be granted any
patents for such technology if developed or, if granted, that it would result
in any substantial competitive advantage over competing technologies. In
addition, the Company's Internet technologies could be claimed to conflict with
or infringe the proprietary rights of others, which could result in litigation
and the Company's being required to seek a license
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to use those proprietary assets. The Company is not currently involved in any
material conflict with any third party concerning patented or proprietary
Internet technology rights.
Internet Video Markets. Today, the proportion of websites that include video
content is relatively small. Those that incorporate video are primarily
websites affiliated with television and cable networks that repurpose clips of
their news and other video feeds. There also exists a limited number of
companies that are developing Internet video programming that is tailored to
appeal to specific demographic groups, believed not to be served by broadcast
or cable programming. In the near future, the Company believes that video
content will be included in an increasing number of websites of corporations,
not-for-profit agencies and other organizations that seek to enhance
communications beyond that currently provided by traditional text and graphics-
based content. Also, the Company believes that most Internet portals will
provide access to more video programming in order to continue to attract a
large number of viewers to their sites, especially those that have broadband
access. Lastly, the Company believes that there will be an increasing numbers
of websites that are dedicated to the delivery of video programming along
specific targeted demographics, where the business model is dependent upon
advertising and sponsorship revenues and fees from e-commerce activity.
The Company has begun to syndicate its video programming to Internet portals
and to certain other destination websites. In these instances, the portal or
destination websites receive a percentage of advertising revenues received by
the Company for video in-stream ads and banner ads that appear with its
programming. The portal or destination websites are responsible for promoting
the Company's programming to its audience, thereby saving the Company
promotional expenditures to attract an audience to its site.
iNEXTV, together with AENTV, produce "life style" programming about high end
personal interests of affluent individuals, including Classic Cars, Travel,
Fashion and others, as well as entertainment programming and "infotainment"
programming such as Hollywood Reporter Minutes and Couch Confessions. In
addition, iNEXTV has begun to aggregate production from third parties which it
encodes and distributes through its syndication network of portals and
destination websites. The Company believes that when Internet video programming
becomes more popular, a growing percentage of the programming that it
distributes will be that from third parties as opposed to programming produced
internally.
The Company's Internet strategy is to grow revenues from Internet video
advertising, sponsorships and e-commerce partnerships. Advertising on the
Internet is in its early development. Industry sources estimate that Internet
advertising in 1999 totaled approximately $3 billion, out of total U.S.
advertising in excess of $200 billion. However, by 2004, these sources estimate
that Internet advertising will exceed $20 billion and represent nearly 7% of
total U.S. advertising.
Advertising on the Internet is currently conducted primarily through banner
ads and sponsorships. Together, they accounted for substantially all on-line
advertising in 2000. The Company believes that the advertising community has
concluded that banner ads lack the branding impact of traditional media. As
bandwidth into the home increases, advertisers will be able to become more
creative and advertisements may begin to resemble television advertising,
though more tailored for the audience being targeted. The Company contemplates
that the advent and development of enhanced streaming video content will be
accompanied by the growth in sophisticated advertising.
The Company believes that it will achieve modest advertising revenues once
it can demonstrate significant viewership, particularly by broadband users. To
obtain significant viewership, the Company is establishing syndication
arrangements with popular portals and destination websites, in exchange for a
percentage of advertising revenues generated from the Company's programming.
The Company believes that by the end of the second quarter of 2001, it will
have syndication agreements in place with portals and destination websites,
many of which are broadband enabled, that currently have millions of monthly
users. While the Company believes that the incremental revenues that will be
received by its syndication partners will be attractive to them, there can be
no assurance that these sites will continue to offer to distribute the
Company's content or that they will not require financial incentives that are
not economical for the Company.
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The Company has only recently begun to solicit advertisers and sponsors for
its programming to coincide with the increase in its distribution network.
Material advertising and sponsorship revenues are not expected to become
significant for the next several fiscal quarters. Accordingly, the Company
anticipates that its Internet operations will generate material losses for the
foreseeable future.
Depending on the Company's financial resources and access to additional
capital, the Company may seek to take equity positions in companies that have
unique Internet video content, technology or other attributes. By providing
infrastructure support in production, sales and marketing and technology, the
Company believes that it can accelerate access to the public capital markets
for these companies. The Company may seek to make public or private offerings
of the securities of one or more of its affiliates, depending on market
conditions and other factors. There can be no assurance that any of these
efforts will materialize or be successful.
Licensing Operations
As a result of its ongoing research and development expenditures, the
Company has developed substantial proprietary technology, certain of which it
has elected to patent or to seek to patent. As of December 31, 2000, Ampex held
over 900 patents and patent applications, including approximately 300 patents
in the U.S., approximately 500 corresponding patents in other countries, and
approximately 100 U.S. and foreign patent applications pending. The majority of
these patents and pending patents relate to the Company's recording technology.
The Company continually reviews its patent portfolio and allows non-strategic
patents to lapse, thereby minimizing substantial renewal fees.
Ampex has granted numerous royalty-bearing patent licenses to, and holds
patent licenses from, third parties. Certain of the Company's patented
innovations have been adopted for use in mass market consumer products and, as
a result, the Company receives the majority of its licensing royalties from
foreign manufacturers of VCRs and 8-mm camcorders. The Company intends to
negotiate license agreements with unlicensed manufacturers of digital format
consumer video recorders, but there can be no assurance that any such licensing
efforts (including any necessary litigation) will be successful.
The Company believes that it has patents that may be used in the manufacture
of television receivers. In addition, Ampex is evaluating the extent to which
its technology may be employed or useful in video games, and will continue to
evaluate additional products as potential licensing opportunities to the extent
that its technical and financial resources permit.
It is not possible to predict the amount of royalty income that will be
received in the future. Royalty income has historically fluctuated widely due
to a number of factors that the Company cannot predict, such as the extent of
use of the Company's patented technology by third parties, the extent to which
the Company must pursue litigation in order to enforce its patents, and the
ultimate success of its licensing and litigation activities. Moreover, there
can be no assurance that the Company will continue to develop patentable
technology that will generate significant patent royalties in future years.
U.S. patents are, at present, in force for a period of 20 years from the
date of application and patents granted by foreign jurisdictions are generally
in force for between 14 years to 20 years from the date of application. Ampex
has obtained its present patents over the course of the past 20 years and,
accordingly, has patents in force that will expire from time to time over the
next 20 years. Patents are important to the current overall business of the
Company, both as a source of protection of the proprietary technology used in
the Company's current products, and as a source of royalty income. While
results of operations would be adversely affected by the loss of patents that
generate significant royalty income, management believes that none of Ampex's
current product lines is materially dependent upon a single patent or license
or group of related patents or licenses, and that timely introduction of
products incorporating new technologies or particularly suited to meet the
needs of a specific market or customer group is a more important determinant of
the success of Ampex's current business. Nevertheless, there can be no
assurance that the Company will continue to
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develop patentable technology that will be able to generate significant patent
royalties in future years to replace patents as they expire. See "Research,
Development and Engineering."
Ampex regards its trademark "Ampex" and the Ampex logo as valuable to its
businesses. Ampex has registered its trademark and logo in the U.S. and a
number of foreign countries. U.S. trademark registrations are generally valid
for an initial term of 10 years and renewable for subsequent 10-year periods.
Trademarks of the Company used in this Report include Ampex include Ampex,
DCT, DST, DCRsi and DIS, all of which are trademarks of Ampex Corporation, and
MicroNet, DataDock, Genesis, FibreFlex and Premier, all of which are trademarks
of MicroNet. All other trademarks and service marks used in this Report are the
property of Ampex or their respective owners.
Description of Discontinued Operations
MicroNet
As of year-end 2000, the Company decided to discontinue the operations of
MicroNet and to provide reserves for the estimated cost of closure. MicroNet
manufactured a variety of storage solutions targeted at image-based creative
professional markets, including principally digital pre-press and digital video
editing. It's principal products included DataDock, Genesis and SanCUBE.
MicroNet is presently liquidating its assets, including its proprietary
technology and plans to distribute the proceeds in satisfaction of its
liabilities. There can be no assurance that the proceeds from the sale of
assets will be sufficient to satisfy in full the claims of MicroNet's
creditors.
Data Systems--Business Held for Sale
In February 2000, in order to focus more sharply on its Internet business,
Ampex announced plans to sell its Data Systems subsidiary, which produces high
performance mass data storage and instrumentation recorders and systems. Data
Systems products are sold primarily for use in the television broadcast and
government markets. At the date of this Report, the Company had not yet entered
into a contract to sell Data Systems, and there can be no assurance that a
contract will be entered into or as to the terms or timing of any sale. Pending
consummation of a sale, the Company is continuing to operate Data Systems
substantially as it had in the past, although for accounting purposes its
operations have been classified as a "Business Held for Sale." See "Risk
Factors--Risk of Proposed Sale of Data Systems," above. A brief summary of Data
Systems' business and operations is set forth below. For additional
information, reference is made to the Company's 1998 Annual Report on Form 10-K
and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission during 1999.
Data Systems' principal products are: (i) 19-millimeter scanning recorders
and library systems (DST and DIS products) and related tape and after-market
equipment; (ii) data acquisition and instrumentation products (primarily DCRsi
instrumentation recorders) and related tape and after-market equipment; and
(iii) professional video and other products (primarily its DCT video recorders
and image processing systems) and related tape products and television after-
market equipment.
Data Systems distributes its 19-millimeter products directly through its
internal sales force and independent value-added resellers. Data Systems' DST
products are sold to customers such as oil and gas companies, imaging
companies, information and entertainment delivery companies and broadband
telecommunications companies. Data Systems is also pursuing opportunities for
storage of very large databases maintained by many commercial and government
entities. Data Systems' instrumentation recorders (including its DIS recorders)
are sold primarily to government agencies involved in data collection,
satellite surveillance and defense-related activities, as well as to defense
contractors and other industrial users for testing and measurement purposes.
Sales of instrumentation recorders are made through Data Systems' internal
domestic and international sales forces, as well as through independent sales
organizations in foreign markets. Data
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Systems' sales to U.S. government agencies (either directly or indirectly
through government contractors) represented 21% of their net sales in fiscal
2000 compared to 19% in fiscal 1999 and 26% in fiscal 1998. No single non-
government customer accounted for more than 10% of Data System's total net
sales in the three years ended 2000. Data Systems' products are manufactured at
facilities in Redwood City, California and Colorado Springs, Colorado. The
Company believes that Data Systems' manufacturing facilities, which were
consolidated in 1998, continue to have sufficient capacity to meet current and
future demand. Data Systems competes in all markets with a number of well-
established corporations, such as IBM Corporation, Sony Corporation, Quantum
Corporation and others. In the instrumentation market, its major competitors
include Sony Corporation, Loral Data Systems, Data Tape Incorporated and Metrum
Incorporated. Data Systems' product lines are characterized by continual
technological developments, and require a high level of expenditure for
research and development. Obsolescence of existing product lines, or the
inability to develop and introduce new products, could have a material adverse
effect on the Data Systems operation.
As of December 31, 2000, Data Systems employed 248 people, as compared to
293 people as of December 31, 1999.
Employees
As of December 31, 2000, Ampex employed 87 people (including employees of
consolidated subsidiaries) in its continuing operations, as compared to 121
persons employed as of December 31, 1999, primarily reflecting the reduction of
employees when the Company ceased funding TV onthe WEB operations in September
2000. Also, the Company from time-to-time utilizes the services of independent
contractors, primarily in its Internet operations. No employees are covered by
any collective bargaining agreement. The Company is dependent on the
performance of certain key members of management and key technical personnel.
The Company has not entered into employment agreements with any such
individuals, except for certain employees of its Internet affiliates. Edward J.
Bramson, who has served as the Company's Chief Executive Officer since 1991, is
also engaged in the management of certain companies affiliated with Sherborne
Holdings Incorporated, a privately-owned Delaware holding company and a Company
stockholder. Mr. Bramson currently devotes most of his time to the management
of the Company. The loss of the services of Mr. Bramson or other key
individuals could have a material adverse effect on the Company.
Environmental Regulation and Proceedings
The Company's facilities are subject to numerous federal, state and local
laws and regulations designed to protect the environment from waste emissions
and hazardous substances. Ampex is also subject to the federal Occupational
Safety and Health Act and other laws and regulations affecting the safety and
health of employees in its facilities. Management believes that Ampex is
generally in compliance in all material respects with all applicable
environmental and occupational safety laws and regulations or has plans to
bring operations into compliance. Management does not anticipate that capital
expenditures for pollution control equipment for fiscal 2001 or 2002 will be
material.
Owners and occupiers of sites containing hazardous substances, as well as
generators and transporters of hazardous substances, are subject to broad
liability under various federal and state environmental laws and regulations,
including liability for investigative and cleanup costs and damages arising out
of past disposal activities. The Company has been named as a potentially
responsible party by the United States Environmental Protection Agency with
respect to four contaminated sites that have been designated as "Superfund"
sites on the National Priorities List under the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980. The Company is engaged in six
environmental investigation, remediation and/or monitoring activities at sites
located off Company facilities, including the removal of solvent contamination
from subsurface aquifers at a site in Sunnyvale, California. Some of these
activities involve the participation of state and local government agencies.
The other five sites (including the four Superfund sites) are associated with
the operations of the Media subsidiaries formerly owned by the Company.
Although the Company sold Media in November 1995, the Company may have
continuing liability with respect to environmental contamination at
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these sites if Media fails to discharge its responsibilities with respect to
such sites. During 2000, the Company spent a total of approximately $0.1
million in connection with environmental investigation, remediation and
monitoring activities and expects to spend a similar amount in fiscal 2001 for
such activities.
Because of the inherent uncertainty as to various aspects of environmental
matters, including the extent of environmental damage, the most desirable
remediation techniques and the time period during which cleanup costs may be
incurred, it is not possible for the Company to estimate with any degree of
certainty the ultimate costs that it may incur with respect to the currently
pending environmental matters referred to above. Nevertheless, at December 31,
2000, the Company had an accrued liability of $1.3 million for pending
environmental liabilities associated with the Sunnyvale site and certain other
sites currently owned or leased by the Company. The Company has not accrued any
liability for contingent liabilities it may incur with respect to former Media
sites discussed above. Based on facts currently known to management, management
believes it has no contingent liability in connection with such pending
matters, either individually or in the aggregate, will be material to the
Company's financial condition or results of operations or material to
investors.
While the Company believes that it is generally in compliance with all
applicable environmental laws and regulations or has plans to bring operations
into compliance, it is possible that the Company will be named as a potentially
responsible party in the future with respect to additional Superfund or other
sites. Furthermore, because the Company conducts its business in foreign
countries as well as in the U.S., it is not possible to predict the effect that
future domestic or foreign regulation could have on Ampex's business, operating
results or cash flow. There can be no assurance that the Company will not
ultimately incur liability in excess of amounts currently reserved for pending
environmental matters, or that additional liabilities with respect to
environmental matters will not be asserted. In addition, changes in
environmental regulations could impose the need for additional capital
equipment or other requirements. Such liabilities or regulations could have a
material adverse effect on the Company in the future.
Pension Plan Matters
In 1994, the Company, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation ("PBGC") and
certain affiliates ("Affiliates") who were members of a "group under common
control" for purposes of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act ("ERISA")
entered into certain agreements in connection with the liquidation of the
Company's former parent, NH Holding Incorporated ("NHI "), relating to the
pension plans of the Company and of its former Media subsidiaries. See Note 19
of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. Pursuant to these agreements,
the Affiliates agreed that if during the terms of the agreements Ampex fails to
make a required contribution to the pension plans, the Affiliates will make or
advance funds to permit Ampex to make such contribution, and Ampex agreed to
repay such amounts in accordance with the terms of the agreements. Ampex has
agreed to grant the Affiliates a security interest in certain assets as
collateral for any advances which the Affiliates may be required to make in the
future pursuant to the agreements. The agreements contain certain restrictive
covenants which, among other things, restrict Ampex's ability to declare
dividends, sell all or substantially all its assets or commence liquidation, or
engage in specified transactions, with certain related parties, breach of which
could result in acceleration of any of the Company's potential termination
liabilities. Sale of Data Systems may be subject to approval of the PBGC with
respect to pension plan matters. In 1994, the Company discontinued accrual of
benefits under the pension plans, but has continued to fund its plan in
accordance with ERISA (and remains contingently liable to fund the Media plan
if Media fails to do so). No claims have been asserted or, to the knowledge of
management, are threatened under these agreements.
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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
As of December 31, 2000, the Company's principal properties were as follows:
Approximate
Square
Footage of
Location Activities Conducted Facility
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Redwood City, California.. Executive offices, RD&E, 91,760
manufacturing, sales and marketing(1)(7)
Colorado Springs,
Colorado................. Manufacturing(7)(8) 229,961
New York City, New York... Executive offices, Internet 19,000
marketing, sales, operations and studio(2)
Irvine, California........ Engineering, manufacturing, sales and marketing(3) 33,089
Chineham, Basingstoke,
England.................. Sales and service(4)(7) 7,184
Tokyo, Japan.............. Sales and service(5)(7) 3,886
Woodland Hills,
California............... Internet marketing, sales, operations and studios(6) 10,568
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(1) These facilities are leased until September 2008, with 31,987 square feet
currently available to sublet.
(2) These facilities are leased under a ten-year lease that expires in April
2008.
(3) These facilities are leased under a five-year lease that expires in May
2005. As part of the orderly liquidation of MicroNet, the Company is
currently seeking to sublet the premises or negotiate the termination of
the lease.
(4) These facilities are leased under a ten-year lease, which is terminable at
the option of the Company or landlord in December 2002.
(5) These facilities are leased under leases that expire during July 2001. The
current plan is to renew the lease on a year-to-year basis.
(6) These facilities are leased under various leases expiring in March 2004.
(7) These properties are used primarily for the operations of Data Systems,
which is being held for sale. If the proposed sale of Data Systems is
consummated, the Company anticipates that these properties will be sold or
the lease will be assigned to the acquiring company in connection with the
sale.
(8) This property is subject to a deed of trust securing senior discount notes
issued by Data Systems in November 2000.
In addition, the Company has outstanding lease obligations with respect to
various facilities whose functions were terminated in connection with the
Company's prior period restructuring of its business operations. The Company is
subleasing portions of these facilities pending termination of the underlying
leases.
The Company believes that its current facilities, including machinery and
equipment, are generally in good condition, well-maintained and suitable for
their intended uses, and that its facilities have, and will continue to have,
adequate capacity to accommodate the Company's present needs and business
growth for its present products in the foreseeable future.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is a party to routine litigation incidental to its business. In
the opinion of management, no such current or pending lawsuits, either
individually or in the aggregate, are likely to have a material adverse effect
on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
In response to a lawsuit filed by the Company against Mitsubishi Electric
Corporation and Mitsubishi Electric America Inc. ("Mitsubishi"), which has been
finally resolved as previously reported, Mitsubishi filed a
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lawsuit against Ampex, alleging patent infringement by certain Ampex video and
data recorder products. In 1997, the U.S. District Court for the Central
District of California determined that Ampex has no liability to Mitsubishi
patents, and Mitsubishi appealed to the Court of Appeals for the Federal
Circuit. On August 30, 1999, the Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment in
favor of Ampex and subsequently denied Mitsubishi's request for
reconsideration. During the year, Mitsubishi filed a petition for certiorari to
the Supreme Court of the United States, and the Court ruled denying the
petition. No further appeal is possible.
See also "Environmental Regulation and Proceedings" and Note 15 of Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information with respect to
pending legal proceedings.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
Not applicable.
ITEM 4A. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The executive officers of the Company and their ages as of February 1, 2001
are as follows:
Name Age Position
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Edward J. Bramson........................ 49 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Craig L. McKibben........................ 50 Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
K. Michael Cooper........................ 53 Vice President
Robert L. Atchison....................... 63 Vice President
Joel D. Talcott.......................... 59 Vice President and Secretary
Each of the executive officers of the Company serves in such capacity at the
discretion of the Board.
Edward J. Bramson is Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and a
director of the Company. He has been an officer and director of the Company
since 1987, and since January 1991 has been Chief Executive Officer of the
Company. Mr. Bramson also serves as President of each of Ampex Holdings
Corporation and iNEXTV and as Assistant Secretary of Data Systems, which is
being held for sale. Mr. Bramson is a director of each such subsidiary and
Ampex Finance Corporation (a subsidiary of Ampex Corporation). He is also
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sherborne Holdings Incorporated,
Sherborne & Company Incorporated and Sherborne Investments Corporation, is a
limited partner of Newhill Partners, LP and the managing member of SH
Securities Co., L.L.C. These entities, which are private investment holding
companies, may be deemed to be affiliates of the Company. Mr. Bramson is also a
director of Hillside Capital Incorporated, a private industrial holding company
with which he has been associated since 1976.
Craig L. McKibben is Vice President, Treasurer, Chief Financial Officer and
a director of the Company. Mr. McKibben has been an officer and a director of
the Company since 1989. Mr. McKibben also serves in the following capacities
with other Company subsidiaries: director, Vice President and Treasurer of
Ampex Holdings Corporation and iNEXTV, director and Vice President of Ampex
Finance Corporation and Treasurer of Alternative Entertainment Network, Inc. He
also serves as Vice President and Treasurer of Data Systems, which is being
held for sale. He is also Vice President and a director of Sherborne Holdings
Incorporated and of Sherborne & Company Incorporated. From 1983 to 1989, he was
a partner at the firm of Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P., a predecessor of
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, independent public accountants.
Robert L. Atchison is Vice President of the Company. Since January 1994 he
has been responsible for all operating activities of the Company, and in 1996
assumed responsibility for certain of the Company's sales and marketing
activities. From April 1991 to January 1994, he was responsible for engineering
and operations for the Company. Mr. Atchison also serves as Vice President and
a director of Data Systems, which is being held for sale, and as President and
a director of Ampex International Sales Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary
of the Company. He has served as an executive officer of the Company and
various subsidiaries since 1987.
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K. Michael Cooper, who joined the Company in June 1998, is Vice President of
the Company. He serves as Vice President and a director of AENTV, a subsidiary
of iNEXTV, and as President and a director of Data Systems, which is being held
for sale. Previously, Mr. Cooper served as President and Chief Executive
Officer of a computer peripheral company, and in a number of senior management
positions with the Hiller Group.
Joel D. Talcott is Vice President and Secretary of the Company, positions he
has held since 1987. He has served as General Counsel since January 1996, a
position he also held from 1987 to January 1994. He is also responsible for the
Company's patent licensing activities (having served as Patent Counsel from
1987 to 1991), and has supervisory responsibility for investor relations and
corporate communications functions. Mr. Talcott also serves as Vice President,
Secretary and a director of Ampex Finance Corporation, Ampex International
Sales Corporation and Data Systems, which is being held for sale, as Secretary
of AENTV and as Vice President and Secretary of iNEXTV and Ampex Holdings
Corporation.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR COMPANY'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
(a) The following table sets forth the high and low prices for the Company's
Class A Common Stock for each quarter during fiscal 2000 and 1999. Since
January 16, 1996, the Class A Common Stock has been traded on the American
Stock Exchange under the symbol "AXC."
Fiscal Year High Low
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2000
First Quarter................................................. $5.50 $3.00
Second Quarter................................................ 3.44 1.50
Third Quarter................................................. 1.75 1.00
Fourth Quarter................................................ 1.06 0.25
1999
First Quarter................................................. $5.63 $1.06
Second Quarter................................................ 7.50 2.56
Third Quarter................................................. 6.00 2.50
Fourth Quarter................................................ 6.38 2.25
As of January 31, 2001, there were 805 holders of record of the Company's
Class A Common Stock.
The Company has not declared any dividends on its Common Stock since its
incorporation in 1992 and has no present intention of paying dividends on its
Common Stock. The Company is also restricted by the terms of the indenture for
its Senior Notes and certain other agreements, and of its outstanding
Noncumulative Preferred Stock, as to the declaration of dividends. Under
current circumstances, the Company may not pay any cash dividends on its Common
Stock. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations--Liquidity and Capital Resources" and Notes 13 and 16 of
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
(b) Information as to equity securities sold by the Company during the
fiscal year ended December 31, 2000 which were not registered under the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") is contained in the
Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed by the Company for such period.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The financial data required by Item 6 is included immediately following Item
14 hereof.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results
of operations of the Company and its subsidiaries should be read in conjunction
with the Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes thereto, included
elsewhere in this Report.
Strategic Repositioning of the Company
In recent years, the Company began a strategic repositioning by capitalizing
on its digital imaging technology to become a major provider of Internet video
programming, services and technology. In 1999, the Company consolidated its
internal Internet video operations, acquisitions and strategic investments into
iNEXTV, a wholly-owned subsidiary.
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In February 2000, in order to focus more sharply on its Internet video
businesses, the Company announced plans to sell Data Systems, its subsidiary
which makes high performance tape-based mass data storage products. The Company
continues to operate Data Systems as it had in the past. However, for
accounting purposes, the results of operations of Data Systems have been
classified as a "Business Held for Sale" in the Consolidated Statements of
Operations for all periods presented. The book value of the net assets to be
sold of this segment have been reflected in "Net Assets of Business Held for
Sale" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2000 and 1999. Upon
consummation of a successful sale, the Company intends to use the proceeds for
investment in iNEXTV and other Internet initiatives, as well as to retire debt.
As of year-end 2000, Ampex determined to discontinue the operations of
MicroNet, its subsidiary which manufactures disk arrays and storage area
network products. At December 31, 2000, the Company established a reserve for
the costs of closure and to write-off its investment in MicroNet. Accordingly,
the operations of MicroNet have been classified as "Discontinued Operations"
for all periods presented.
Following the planned sale of Data Systems, the Company's continuing
operations will consist of Ampex's intellectual property licensing department,
its Internet Technology Group and its subsidiary, iNEXTV.
Results of Continuing Operations for the Three Years Ended December 31, 2000
Total Revenue. Total revenue was $15.1 million in 2000, $21.7 million in
1999 and $10.6 million in 1998. In 2000, the revenue decrease from 1999 was
primarily due to the nonrecurring royalty income received in 1999 offset in
part by an increase in revenue from the Company's Internet video businesses.
The revenue increase in 1999 compared to 1998 is attributed to nonrecurring
royalty income and the inclusion of revenues of the Company's Internet video
businesses.
Royalty Income. Royalty income was $12.3 million in 2000, $19.9 million in
1999 and $10.6 million in 1998. Royalty income in 1999 were positively impacted
by royalty income of approximately $10.0 million, representing the portion of
royalties earned through 1999 from a long-term license agreement extending
through the year 2002. The Company's royalty income derives from patent
licenses, and the Company receives most of its royalty income from licenses
with companies that manufacture consumer video products (such as VCRs and
camcorders) and, in certain cases, professional video tape recorders. During
this period, a growing portion of royalty income related to 6-mm and 8-mm video
recorders and camcorders. The Company is assessing whether manufacturers of
video games, DVD recorders and digital television receivers are using its
patented technology. There can be no assurance that the manufacturers of these
products are utilizing the Company's technology or, if used, whether the
Company will be able to negotiate license agreements with the manufacturers.
Royalty income has historically fluctuated widely due to a number of factors
that the Company cannot predict or control such as the extent of use of the
Company's patented technology by third parties, the materiality of any
nonrecurring royalties received as the result of negotiated settlements for
products sold by manufacturers prior to entering into licensing agreements with
the Company, the extent which the Company must pursue litigation in order to
enforce its patents, and the ultimate success of its licensing and litigation
activities. The costs of patent litigation can be material, and the institution
of patent enforcement litigation may also increase the risk of counterclaims
alleging infringement by the Company of patents held by third parties or
seeking to invalidate patents held by the Company. See "Legal Proceedings,"
above.
Internet Revenue. The Company's Internet video programming and services
business began in early 1999, and in June 1999 were consolidated under its
subsidiary, iNEXTV. iNEXTV recorded revenue of $2.9 million in the year ended
December 31, 2000 compared to $1.7 million in the year ended December 31, 1999,
principally from webcasting, video production and event marketing services,
substantially all of which have historically been provided by the Company's
subsidiary, TV onthe WEB. In August 2000, the Company announced that it would
cease funding and write-off its remaining investment in TV onthe WEB, allowing
it to re-deploy its financial resources to its core Internet video businesses
which produce video content and technology for distribution on the web. In
2000, TV onthe WEB reported a net loss of $9.7 million, which included $5.4
million to amortize all remaining goodwill resulting from its acquisition by
the Company and to
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write down its investment to their estimated realizable value. In 1999, TV
onthe WEB reported a net loss of $6.0 million. Since October 1, 2000, the
Company has not recognized any revenues or expenses of TV onthe WEB in its
consolidated financial statements. iNEXTV will continue to offer certain web
video services through its other Internet subsidiaries. Internet revenues do
not include revenues of TV1, which provides Internet video services to European
businesses, as TV1 is not a majority-owned affiliate and is being accounted for
under the cost method. In future periods, iNEXTV will rely significantly on
advertising and e-commerce revenues. The Company is seeking to grow revenues by
syndicating its content and that of others for distribution to third party
websites under advertising revenue sharing arrangements and by offering various
services to customers who wish to add video content to their own websites.
iNEXTV and its subsidiary AENTV have announced agreements with destination
websites and Internet portals and broadband service providers that are being
implemented. By increasing the size of its audiences through syndication,
management believes that it will enhance the attractiveness of its programming
to potential buyers of web based video advertising. Revenues from syndicated
advertising activities are not expected to become significant before the second
half of 2001.
Intellectual Property Costs. Intellectual property costs relate to those
expenditures incurred by the Company's in-house patent department in procuring
royalty income and expenditures associated with patent enforcement litigation.
Intellectual property costs totaled $1.1 million, $1.3 million and $1.5 million
in 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. In the third quarter of 2000, the Company
received a reimbursement of legal costs previously incurred on a patent
infringement case. The intellectual property costs for 2000, excluding this
recovery, was $1.3 million.
Internet Video Programming and Site Development. Internet video programming
and site development costs of $10.9 million in 2000 and $7.9 million in 1999
represent costs incurred for services rendered to customers, as well as costs
incurred for the development of made-for-the-Internet video programming and
non-capitalized website hardware and software purchases in support of iNEXTV's
websites and infrastructure. The operations of TV onthe WEB were responsible
for $3.5 and $2.1 million of Internet Video Programming and Site Development
expenses in 2000 and 1999, respectively. The Company will not record revenues
or expenses of TV onthe WEB in future periods' consolidated financial
statements, as a result of its decision to cease funding its operations. The
Company anticipates that site development startup costs will continue to
decline in 2001, as the requisite web site infrastructure is substantially in
place. The Company is also seeking to add content from others to expand the
scope of its programming without a commensurate increase in expenses. The
Company has increased its investment in TV1 Internet Television in early 2001.
After this additional investment, the Company may be required to consolidate
this enterprise or to record its equity interest in the enterprise's future
losses, which would result in greater losses reported by the Company in future
periods.
Research, Development and Engineering Expenses. Research, development and
engineering expenses associated with support of iNEXTV's Internet video
strategy increased to $0.5 million in 2000. Amounts in prior years are not
significant. The Company anticipates increased spending in connection with
research, development and engineering programs which support iNEXTV's Internet
video strategy.
Selling and Administrative. Selling and administrative expenses increased to
$17.4 million in 2000 from $11.4 million in 1999 and $4.5 million in 1998. In
addition to costs incurred for the Internet video programming and site
development discussed above, the Company's Internet video businesses incurred
direct sales, marketing and administrative expenses totaling $12.1 million in
2000 and $10.2 million in 1999. In 1998, there were no material Internet-
related expenditures. The operations of TV onthe WEB accounted for $2.9 million
and $3.8 million of selling and administrative expenses in 2000 and 1999,
respectively. The content syndication business model reduces the Company's
expenses for marketing and advertising in return for sharing advertising
revenue with syndication partners. Accordingly, the Company believes its
Internet marketing and advertising expenditures will decline in the future from
levels incurred in recent periods. Other nonallocated administrative costs
totaled $5.3 million in 2000 compared to $1.2 million in 1999 and $4.5 million
in 1998.
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Amortization of Goodwill and Writedown of Impaired Assets. In connection
with the acquisitions of TV onthe WEB and AENTV, the purchase price exceeded
the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, resulting in the
recording of goodwill. In the second quarter of 2000, the Company changed the
expected life of goodwill of the acquired Internet businesses from three years
to two years, given the rapid changes affecting the Internet and to conform to
other Internet content companies. In the third quarter of 2000, the Company
wrote off its remaining investment in TV onthe WEB, resulting in fully
amortizing all remaining goodwill and providing a reserve for asset impairment
to write down the assets of TV onthe WEB to their estimated realizable value.
In the fourth quarter of 1999, the Company elected not to exercise options to
acquire additional ownership in Executive Branch Webcasting Corporation
("EBWC") but to proceed with the development of EXBTV.com as an iNEXTV-funded
Internet video initiative. The Company wrote off its minority investment in
EBWC totaling $1.5 million. Also in the fourth quarter of 1999, the Company
wrote off a minority investment in a company providing web hosting and Internet
consulting services, totaling $0.5 million, since the Company is no longer
involved in the strategic direction of that entity.
Operating Income (Loss). The Company incurred an operating loss of $20.0
million in 2000 compared to $2.2 million in 1999 compared to operating income
of $4.5 million in 1998. The operating loss in 2000 and 1999 was primarily due
to the Company's Internet video activities, including amortization of goodwill
as a result of the acquisition of TV onthe WEB and AENTV and the write-off of
two minority investments described above. This was offset in part by royalty
income of which revenue in 1999 included a one-time royalty receipt of
approximately $6.7 million. The Company expects to include TV1 in its results
for 2001 that may require expenditures in future periods and may also incur
material charges to goodwill amortization that will increase consolidated net
losses while the Company is building its Internet programming network.
Interest Expense. Interest expense is primarily due to the issuance of $44.0
million of 12% Senior Notes due 2003 and Warrants to purchase approximately
1.02 million shares of Common Stock in January and July 1998.
Amortization of Debt Financing Costs. These amounts reflect periodic
amortization of financing costs over the remaining terms of the debt. Financing
costs associated with the January and July 1998 issuance of the 12% Senior
Notes are being charged to expense over five years.
Interest Income. Interest income is earned on cash balances and short and
long-term investments. In 1999 and 1998 the Company, pending application of the
proceeds of the 12% Senior Notes, had significantly higher investment balances
compared to 2000, which resulted in higher interest income.
Other (Income) Expense, Net. In connection with certain litigation between
the Company and ISS the value of the settlement was included in other (income)
expense for 2000. In 1999, other (income) expense, net includes a proportionate
share of the net loss for the period the Company held a minority interest in TV
onthe WEB and AENTV.
Provision for (Benefit of) Income Taxes. The provisions for income taxes in
2000 and 1999 consist primarily of foreign income taxes and withholding taxes
on royalty income. In the first quarter of 1998, the Company reversed $5.2
million previously reserved in connection with disputed state income taxes for
the prior years, following the favorable settlement of that dispute in March
1998. In the second and third quarters of 1998, the Company reversed $4.9 and
$5.2 million, respectively, previously reserved in connection with the
liquidation of its subsidiary in Italy. See Note 22 of Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements. The Company was not required to include any material
provision for U.S. Federal income tax in any of the last three fiscal years due
to the utilization of net operating loss carry forwards and timing differences.
At December 31, 2000, the Company had net operating loss carry forwards for
income tax purposes of $125 million, expiring in the years 2007 through 2015.
As a result of financing transactions that were completed in 1994 and 1995, the
Company is limited in the amount of net operating loss carry forwards that can
offset consolidated Federal taxable income in a given year. The Company derives
pretax foreign income from its international operations, which are conducted
principally by its foreign subsidiaries. In addition, the Company's royalty
income is
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subject, in certain cases, to foreign tax withholding. Such income is taxed by
foreign taxing authorities and the Company's domestic interest and amortization
expenses and operating loss carry forwards are not deductible in computing such
foreign taxes.
Income (Loss) of Business Held for Sale. In February 2000, the Board of
Directors of the Company authorized management to pursue a sale of Data
Systems, its wholly-owned subsidiary that manufacturers and sells high
performance, tape-based mass data storage products. As a result, for all
periods presented, the Company reported as a single line item in the
Consolidated Statements of Operations, an income (loss) of business held for
sale, net of taxes, of $2.0 million, ($3.0) million and ($3.8) million in 2000,
1999 and 1998, respectively. Revenues of this segment totaled $47.9 million,
$51.6 million and $57.8 million in 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Total
costs and operating expenses of this segment totaled $45.6 million, $54.9
million and $62.2 million in 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Other (income)
expense of this segment totaled $0.1 million, $(0.2) million and ($0.5) million
in 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Ampex continues to seek a buyer for the
Data Systems business.
Loss from Discontinued Operations In February 2001, the Board of Directors
of the Company authorized management to close MicroNet, its wholly-owned
subsidiary that makes high performance disk arrays and Storage Area Network,
and to establish a reserve for the costs of closure. As a result, for all
periods presented, the Company reported as two line items in the Consolidated
Statements of Operations, a loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes, of
$5.4 million, $4.0 million and $3.0 million in 2000, 1999 and 1998,
respectively and a loss on disposal of discontinued operations, net of taxes,
of $6.3 million in 2000. Revenues of this segment totaled $12.0 million, $10.9
million and $5.5 million in 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Total costs and
operating expenses of this segment totaled $17.4 million, $14.9 million and
$8.5 million in 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
Net Income (Loss). The Company reported a net loss of $35.8 million in 2000,
$15.4 million in 1999 and net income of $10.4 million in 1998, primarily as a
result of the factors discussed above under "Royalty Income," "Internet Video
Programming and Site Development," "Selling and Administrative," "Amortization
of Goodwill and Writedown of Impaired Assets," and "Loss from Discontinued
Operations."
Benefit from Extinguishment of Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Stock. In
2000, the Company issued shares of Common Stock valued at $2.50 per share to
satisfy its redemption obligation on the Redeemable Preferred Stock, which was
higher than fair value per share of Common Stock. As a result the Company
recorded a benefit available to common stockholders of $1,263,000, representing
the difference between the fair value and $2.50 per share for the number of
shares issued, on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. On April 28, 1999,
the Company agreed to exchange 40,000 shares of its Common Stock for 287 shares
of its outstanding Redeemable Preferred Stock. The resultant $374,000 benefit
on exchange has been recognized as a benefit available to the common
stockholders on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash Flow. At December 31, 2000, the Company had cash and short-term
investments of $15.4 million and working capital of $8.3 million. At December
31, 1999, the Company had cash and short-term investments of $41.7 million and
working capital of $34.8 million. Data Systems, which is accounted for as a
"Business Held for Sale, " had working capital of $6.7 million and $8.8 million
at December 31, 2000 and 1999, respectively. Working capital of Data Systems
has been classified in "Net Assets of Business Held for Sale" at December 31,
2000 and 1999. The decline in cash and short-term investments from 1999 to 2000
results primarily from operating losses of the Company's Internet video
businesses, operations of the Internet Technology Group and operating losses of
MicroNet. These losses more than offset operating income from the Company's
non-Internet technology licensing activities. Cash used in continuing
operations totaled $28.2 million in 2000, $4.6 million in 1999 and $3.3 million
in 1998. Cash used in discontinued operations totaled $1.7 million in 2000,
$5.3 million in 1999 and $5.4 million in 1998.
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Major items impacting results from continuing operations in 2000, which did
not affect cash, were goodwill amortization associated with the Internet
businesses and a provision for asset impairment to write down assets of TV
onthe WEB to their estimated realizable value in the amount of $5.4 million.
Other non-cash charges affecting 2000 operations included other depreciation,
amortization and accretion of $1.9 million.
The Company intends to seek strategic partnerships with other companies in
order to obtain additional content, brand recognition, user awareness,
technology and infrastructure cost savings. The Company may be required to
commit significant resources to these partnerships, which could increase the
Company's liquidity needs and require it to issue debt or equity securities
which would dilute current stockholders' interest in the Company.
The Company has announced its intention to sell Data Systems, which
manufactures the Company's high performance mass data storage and
instrumentation products for entertainment and government applications. In
2000, the Company received offers to purchase Data Systems and the Company
believes it may receive additional offers in the future. At the date of this
Report, the Company has not entered into any definitive agreement of sale, and
there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to consummate a sale,
or as to the terms or timing of any sale, if consummated.
Ampex intends to use the proceeds of the proposed sale of Data Systems to
repay the Senior Discount Notes discussed below, and in its continuing
operations, including its Internet video operations. Upon the successful sale
of Data Systems at the currently anticipated price, together with cash and
marketable investments on hand and ongoing royalty income, the Company believes
that it will have sufficient funds to satisfy its operating cash requirements,
capital expenditures and debt service costs through at least 2001.
In addition, the Company may seek to raise additional capital at any time to
make new investments in streaming media Internet ventures and technology. The
Company may seek to issue additional shares of Common Stock in public or
private equity transactions or seek to sell equity securities of one or more of
its Internet video businesses privately or in an initial public offering. There
can be no assurance that a market will exist for the Company's or its
affiliates' securities. The Company expects that it will face an increased
number of competitors in future years, many of whom will be better capitalized
and have greater financial resources than the Company. The Company may require
additional capital to execute its Internet strategy, and there can be no
assurance that it will be able to obtain such capital on reasonable terms or at
all.
The Company has available, through a subsidiary, a working capital facility
that allows it to borrow or obtain letters of credit totaling $7.0 million,
based on eligible accounts receivable, through May 2002. At December 31, 2000,
the Company had borrowings outstanding of $2.4 million and had letters of
credit issued against the facility totaling $1.1 million. At December 31, 1999,
the Company had borrowings outstanding of $0.8 million and had letters of
credit issued against the facility totaling $1.1 million. The Company believes
that this facility will be allowed to expire in conjunction with the sale of
Data Systems.
Financing Transactions. In 2000, holders of 760 shares of Convertible
Preferred Stock converted their holdings into 380,000 shares of Common Stock,
leaving 1,125 shares of Convertible Preferred Stock outstanding. In 1999,
holders of 8,115 shares of Convertible Preferred Stock converted their holdings
into 4,057,500 shares of Common Stock. Beginning in June 2001, the Company will
become obligated to redeem any remaining Convertible Preferred Stock in
quarterly installments through December 2008. Beginning in June 1999, the
Company became obligated to redeem the Redeemable Preferred Stock in quarterly
installments through March 2008. In 2000, the Company issued 1,549,479 shares
of its Common Stock to satisfy the quarterly redemption requirements. In 1999,
the Company issued 1,242,245 shares of its Common Stock to satisfy the
quarterly redemption requirements. The Company is obligated to redeem
approximately $6.4 million face amount of Convertible and Redeemable Preferred
Stock over the next twelve months. The Company has the option to redeem the
Redeemable Preferred Stock at any time and the Convertible Preferred Stock
beginning in June 2001, and has the option to make mandatory redemption
payments either in cash or in shares of Common Stock. In the event that the
Company does not have sufficient funds legally available to make any mandatory
redemption payment
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in cash, the Company will be required to make such redemption payment by
issuing shares of Common Stock. Shares of Common Stock issued to make any
optional or mandatory redemption payments will be valued at the higher of $2.50
or fair market value per share of Common Stock. The Company intends to issue
shares of Common Stock to satisfy its redemption obligation on the Redeemable
Preferred Stock through December 31, 2001. The difference between the fair
value of shares issued to redeem the Convertible Preferred Stock and the
Redeemable Preferred Stock when issued at the floor redemption price of $2.50
per share is recorded as a benefit from extinguishment of manditorily
redeemable preferred stock. See Note 16 of Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements.
In January 1998, the Company issued $30.0 million of its 12% Senior Notes,
together with Warrants to purchase 1.02 million shares of its Class A Common
Stock (the "Class A Stock"). The Warrants are exercisable at $2.25 per share at
any time on or prior to March 15, 2003. At the end of the second quarter of
1998, the Company issued an additional $14.0 million of 12% Senior Notes. As a
result of the issuance of the 12% Senior Notes, the Company's total
indebtedness and future debt service obligations have increased significantly
from prior levels. The Company has wide discretion as to how the debt proceeds
may be invested, including for working capital and acquisitions of and
investments in new businesses, including the Company's Internet video
businesses. Any such investments or acquisitions are not expected to pay a
current return, which could require the Company to fund debt service
obligations on the 12% Senior Notes out of its liquidity and cash flow from
existing operations. The indenture under which the 12% Senior Notes were issued
contains customary affirmative and negative restrictive covenants that limit,
among other things, the incurrence of additional senior debt, the payment of
dividends, the sale of assets and other actions by the Company and certain
restricted subsidiaries.
In November 2000, Data Systems issued Senior Discount Notes providing net
proceeds of approximately $8.0 million, which will be used to fund the
Company's short term working capital requirements. The Notes are secured by
certain assets of Data Systems and the Company and are due on the earlier of
May 31, 2001 or the divestiture of Data Systems. Ampex plans to repay the
Senior Discount Notes out of the proceeds of the sale of Data Systems. In the
event the planned sale of Data Systems is not consummated, the Company believes
it will be required to raise additional capital within the next twelve months
from the sale of other assets or from the issuance of debt or equity securities
in order to continue to carry out its current business strategy. No assurance
can be given that the Company would be successful in raising any additional
funds, or as to the terms of any securities that might be issued or
arrangements that might be entered into.
Recent Pronouncements
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 ("SFAS 133"), Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities. SFAS 133 establishes accounting and
reporting standards requiring that every derivative instrument, including
certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, be recorded in the
balance sheet as either an asset or liability measured at its fair value. SFAS
133 requires that changes in the derivative's fair value be recognized
currently in earnings unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met.
Special accounting for qualifying hedges allows a derivative's gains and losses
to offset related results on the hedged item in the income statement, and
requires that a company must formally document, designate and assess the
effectiveness of transactions that receive hedge accounting. SFAS 133 is
effective for the Company in fiscal year 2001 and will not require retroactive
restatement of prior period financial statements. The Company has evaluated the
impact and concluded that SFAS 133 will not be material at the date of adoption
or in the future.
In December 1999, the Securities Exchange Commission ("SEC") issued Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 101 ("SAB 101"), Revenue Recognition in Financial
Statements, which outlines the basic criteria that must be met to recognize
revenue and provides guidance for presentation of revenue and for disclosure
related to revenue recognition policies in financial statements filed with the
SEC. In June 2000, the SEC issued SAB 101B, Second Amendment: Revenue
Recognition in Financial Statements ("SAB 101B"). SAB 101B deferred the
implementation date of SAB 101 until no later than the fourth fiscal quarter of
fiscal years beginning after
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December 15, 1999. The Company believes that adopting SAB 101 has not had a
material impact on the Company's financial position and results of operations.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Company is exposed to the impact of interest rate changes, foreign
currency fluctuations, and change in the market values of its investments.
Interest Rate Risk. The Company's exposure to market rate risk for changes
in interest rates relates primarily to the Company's investment portfolio. The
Company has not used derivative financial instruments in its investment
portfolio. The Company invests its excess cash in debt instruments of the U.S.
government and its agencies, and in high-quality corporate issuers and, by
policy, limits the amount of credit exposure to any one issuer. The Company
protects and preserves its invested funds by limiting default, market and
reinvestment risk.
Investments in both fixed rate and floating rate interest-earning
instruments carries a degree of interest rate risk. Fixed rate securities may
have their fair market value adversely impacted due to a rise in interest
rates, while floating rate securities may produce less income than expected if
interest rates fall. Due in part to these factors, the Company's future
investment income may fall short of expectations due to changes in interest
rates or the Company may suffer losses in principal if forced to sell
securities which have declined in market value due to changes in interest
rates.
Foreign Currency Risk. International revenues from the Company's foreign
subsidiaries were less than 25% of total revenues. International sales are made
mostly from the Company's foreign sales subsidiaries in their respective
countries and are typically denominated in the local currency of each country.
These subsidiaries also incur most of their expenses in the local currency.
Accordingly, all foreign subsidiaries use the local currency as their
functional currency.
The Company's international business is subject to risks typical of an
international business including, but not limited to, differing economic
conditions, changes in political climate, differing tax structures, other
regulations and restrictions, and foreign exchange rate volatility.
Accordingly, the Company's future results could be materially adversely
impacted by changes in these or other factors.
The Company's exposure to foreign exchange rate fluctuations arises in part
from intercompany accounts in which costs incurred in the United States are
charged to the Company's foreign sales subsidiaries. These intercompany
accounts are typically denominated in the functional currency of the foreign
subsidiary in order to centralize foreign exchange risk with the parent company
in the United States. The Company is also exposed to foreign exchange rate
fluctuations as the financial results of foreign subsidiaries are translated
into U.S. dollars in consolidation. As exchange rates vary, these results, when
translated, may vary from expectations and adversely impact overall expected
profitability. The effect of foreign exchange rate fluctuations on the Company
in 2000 and 1999 was not material.
Investment Risk. The Company invests in equity instruments of technology
companies for business and strategic purposes. These investments are included
in other long-term assets and are accounted for under the cost method when
ownership is less than 20% and the Company does not have significant influence
over the business operations. The Company's policy is to regularly review the
assumptions underlying the operating performance and cash flow forecasts in
assessing the carrying values. The Company identifies and records impairment
losses on long-lived assets when events and circumstances indicate that such
assets might be impaired. Investments, which are in the Internet industry, are
subject to significant fluctuations in fair market value due to the volatility
of the stock market.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
The financial statements required by Item 8 and the financial statement
schedules required by Item 14(d) are included following Item 14 hereof. The
supplementary data called for by Item 8 is not applicable to the Company.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY
The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference
to the Company's Proxy Statement for its 2001 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
(the "Proxy Statement").
Information regarding executive officers is included in Part I hereof as
Item 4A and is incorporated by reference into this Item 10.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference
to the Company's Proxy Statement.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference
to the Company's Proxy Statement.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the
Company's Proxy Statement.
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PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE AND REPORTS ON FORM S-K
(a) Documents Filed with this Report:
1. Financial Statements (see Item 8 above).
Ampex Corporation Consolidated Balance Sheets and Statements of
Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss), of Cash Flows, and of
Stockholders' Deficit as of December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998 and for
each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2000.
2. Financial Statement Schedule (see Item 8 above) Schedule II
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts.
3. Exhibits.
Exhibit
Number Description
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2.1 Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of November 10, 1995, among the
Company, Quantegy Acquisition Corp., Ampex Media Holdings
Incorporated, Ampex Media Corporation and Ampex Recording Media
Corporation (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 8-K dated
November 13, 1995 and incorporated herein by reference).
3.1 Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company dated June 1,
1993 (filed as Exhibit 4.01 to the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended March 31, 1993 and incorporated herein by reference);
Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation of
the Company filed with the Secretary of State of Delaware on April 22,
1994 (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Form 8-K filed on May 2,
1994 (the "May 1994 8-K") and incorporated herein by reference); and
Certificate of Amendment of Restated Certificate of Incorporation of
the Company filed with the Secretary of State of Delaware on April 20,
1995 (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended March 31, 1995 (the "First Quarter 1995 10-Q") and incorporated
herein by reference).
3.2 Certificate of Designations, Preferences and Rights of the Company's
8% Noncumulative Convertible Preferred Stock and 8% Noncumulative
Redeemable Preferred Stock as filed with the Secretary of State of
Delaware on July 2, 1998 (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Form
8-K filed on July 15, 1998 (the "July 1998 8-K") and incorporated
herein by reference).
3.3 By-Laws of the Company, as amended through April 20, 1995 (filed as
Exhibit 4.2 to the First Quarter 1995 10-Q and incorporated herein by
reference).
4.1 Form of Class A Common Stock Certificate (filed as Exhibit 4.4 to the
Company's Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 on Form S-3 to Form S-1 (File
No. 33-93312) (the "1996 Form S-3") and incorporated herein by
reference).
4.2 Form of Class C Common Stock Certificate (filed as Exhibit 4.5 to the
1996 Form S-3 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.3 Exchange Agreement for 8% Noncumulative Preferred Stock, dated as of
June 22, 1998, among the Company and the Holders named therein (filed
as Exhibit 4.1 to the July 1998 8-K and incorporated herein by
reference).
4.4 Stock Purchase Agreement, dated February 10, 1995, between the Company
and Edward J. Bramson, and related promissory note issued to the
Company by Sherborne Investments Corporation (each filed as an Exhibit
to Amendment No. 6 to Schedule 13D, filed on February 23, 1995 by
Edward J. Bramson and the other filing parties named therein, and
incorporated herein by reference).
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Exhibit
Number Description
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4.5 Stock Subscription and Debt Exchange Agreement dated as of January 25,
1993 between the Company and Sherborne Group Incorporated, and
Registration Rights Agreement dated as of January 25, 1993 between the
Company and Sherborne Group Incorporated, executed in counterpart by
Sherborne Holdings Incorporated (each filed as an Exhibit to Amendment
No. 1 to Schedule 13D, filed on February 3, 1993 by Sherborne Group
Incorporated, Sherborne Holdings Incorporated and the other filing
parties named therein, and incorporated herein by reference).
4.6 Promissory Note in the amount of $1,754,727, issued by the Company to
NH Holding Incorporated, dated December 22, 1993 (filed as Exhibit
4.25 to the Company's Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended December 31,
1993 (the "1993 Form 10-K") and incorporated herein by reference).
4.7 Warrant Agreement, dated as of January 28, 1998, between the
Registrant and American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, as warrant
agent, including form of Warrant Certificate (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to
the Registrant's Form 8-K filed on February 2, 1998 (the "February
1998 8-K") and incorporated herein by reference).
4.8 Indenture, dated as of January 28, 1998, between the Company and IBJ
Schroder Bank & Trust Company, as trustee, relating to the
Registrant's 12% Senior Notes due 2003, including forms of 12% Senior
Notes (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the February 1998 8-K and incorporated
herein by reference).
4.9 Purchase Agreement, dated January 26, 1998, between the Registrant and
First Albany Corporation, relating to the Registrant's 12 % Senior
Notes due 2003 (filed as Exhibit 1.1 to the February 1998 8-K and
incorporated herein by reference).
4.10 Warrants and Warrants Share Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of
January 28, 1998, between the Registrant and First Albany Corporation
(filed as Exhibit 4.4 to the February 1998 8-K and incorporated herein
by reference).
4.11 Purchase Agreement, dated July 17, 1998, between the Registrant and
First Albany Corporation, as Initial Purchaser, relating to the
Company's 12% Senior Notes due 2003 (filed as Exhibit 1.1 to the
Company's Form 8-K filed on July 30, 1998 and incorporated herein by
reference).
4.12 First Amendment to Indenture, dated as of July 2, 1998, between the
Registrant and IBJ Schroder Bank & Trust Company, as trustee (filed as
Exhibit 4.1 to the Company's Form 8-K filed on July 30, 1998 and
incorporated herein by reference).
4.13 Contingent Warrant Agreement dated as of July 22, 1999, between the
Registrant and Information Super Station L.L.C. (previously filed as
Exhibit 4.5 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-3
(File No. 333-85605) and incorporated herein by reference).
4.14 Amendment to Contingent Warrant Agreement dated as of July 21, 2000,
between the Registrant and Information Super Station L.L.C., amending
the Contingent Warrant Agreement referred to above in item 4.13
(previously filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended June 30, 2000 and incorporated herein by reference).
4.15 Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 6, 2000, among Ampex
Data Systems Corporation ("Issuer"), the Registrant and the several
Purchasers named therein (previously filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the
Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2000 (the
"Third Quarter 2000 10-Q") and incorporated herein by reference).
4.16 Senior Discount Note due May 31, 2001 in the amount of $6,243,688.89
(previously filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended September 30, 2000 (the "Third Quarter 2000 10-Q") and
incorporated herein by reference).
4.17 Senior Discount Note due May 31, 2001 in the amount of $1,895,405.56
(previously filed as Exhibit 4.3 to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended September 30, 2000 (the "Third Quarter 2000 10-Q") and
incorporated herein by reference).
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Exhibit
Number Description
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4.18 Senior Discount Note due May 31, 2001 in the amount of $780,461.11
(previously filed as Exhibit 4.4 to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the
quarter ended September 30, 2000 (the "Third Quarter 2000 10-Q") and
incorporated herein by reference).
4.19 Deed of Trust, Security Agreement, Financing Statement and Assignment
of Rents and Revenues, dated as of November 6, 2000, between Issuer
and Trustee named therein (previously filed as Exhibit 4.5 to the
Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2000 (the
"Third Quarter 2000 10-Q") and incorporated herein by reference).
4.20 Form of Management Rights Letter (previously filed as Exhibit 4.6 to
the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2000
(the "Third Quarter 2000 10-Q") and incorporated herein by reference).
4.21 Form of Management Rights Letter (previously filed as Exhibit 4.7 to
the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2000
(the "Third Quarter 2000 10-Q") and incorporated herein by reference).
4.22 Collateral Security Agreement, dated as of November 6, 2000, between
Ampex Corporation and the Secured Party named therein (previously
filed as Exhibit 4.8 to the Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended September 30, 2000 (the "Third Quarter 2000 10-Q") and
incorporated herein by reference).
10.1 Tax Indemnification Agreement dated as of July 24, 1992 among
Sherborne Group Incorporated, NH Holding Incorporated, the Company and
certain affiliates and former affiliates of the Company (filed as
Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Form 1O-Q for the quarter ended
September 30, 1992 (the "Third Quarter 1992 10-Q") and incorporated
herein by reference).
10.2 Ampex Corporation 1992 Stock Incentive Plan and related documents, as
amended through August 22, 1996 (filed as Exhibit 4.03 to the
Company's Post-Effective Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement on
Form S-8 (File No. 333-05623) and incorporated herein by reference).
10.3 Ampex Systems Corporation Savings Plan (1997 Restatement) (filed as
Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended
December 31, 1997 (the "1997 Form 10-K") and incorporated herein by
reference).
10.4 Ampex Corporation 2000 Stock Bonus Plan, as adopted on June 9, 2000
(filed as Exhibit 4.01 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form
s-8 (File No. 333-41652) and incorporated herein by reference).
10.5 Ampex Systems Corporation Employees' Retirement Plan, as amended and
restated as of January 1, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's
1997 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference).
10.6 Ampex Corporation Supplemental Retirement Income Plan, as amended
through September 3, 1985 (filed as Exhibit 10.27 to Amendment No. 3
to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (filed No. 33-
47660) and incorporated herein by reference).
10.7 Form of Indemnification Agreement entered into between the Company and
directors Bramson, McKibben, Slusser and Stoltzfus (filed as Exhibit
10.16 to the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 1993
(the "Second Quarter 1993 10-Q") and incorporated herein by
reference).
10.8 Loan and Security Agreement by and between Ampex Finance Corporation
and Congress Financial Corporation dated May 5, 1994 (filed as Exhibit
10.2 to the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1994
and incorporated herein by reference) and Amendment Agreement dated as
of July 31, 1995, second Amendment Agreement, dated March 29, 1996
(filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended June 30, 1996 and incorporated herein by reference), third
Amendment Agreement, dated December 26, 1996 (filed as Exhibit 10.13
to the Company's Form 10-K for its fiscal year ended December 31, 1996
(the "1996 Form 10-K") and incorporated herein by reference).
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Exhibit
Number Description
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10.9 Fourth Amendment Agreement to Loan and Security Agreement by and
between Ampex Finance Corporation and Congress Financial Corporation
dated April 7, 1999. (Previously filed as Exhibit 10.8 to the 1999
Form 10-K incorporated herein by reference).
10.10 Form of Employment Security Letter entered into between the Company
and Messrs. Atchison, Cooper, McKibben and Talcott (executive officers
of the Company), dated July 24, 1998 (previously filed as Exhibit 10.9
to the 1999 Form 10K and incorporated herein by reference).
10.11 Stock Purchase Agreement, dated October 22, 1996, between the Company
and Edward J. Bramson (filed as Exhibit 10.15 to the 1996 Form 10-K
and incorporated herein by reference).
10.12 Lease dated January 19, 1996 by and between Martin/Campus Associates,
LP as landlord and the Company as tenant, with respect to
approximately 132,150 square feet of premises located on
Douglas Avenue and on Broadway in Redwood City, California (filed as
Exhibit 2.03 to the Company's Form 8-K filed on February 5, 1996 and
incorporated herein by reference) as amended by amendment dated
December 20, 1996 (filed as Exhibit 10.17 to the 1996 Form 10-K and
incorporated herein by reference).
10.13 Amendment dated September 10, 1998 and amendment dated November 19,
1999 to Lease between Martin/Campus Associates, LP as landlord and the
Company as tenant (previously filed as Exhibit 10.12 to the 1999 Form
10K and incorporated herein by reference).
10.14 Lease dated January 19, 1996 by and between Martin/Campus Associates,
LP as landlord and the Company as tenant, with respect to
approximately 60,000 square feet of premises to be constructed on
Broadway in Redwood City, California (filed as Exhibit 2.06 to the
January 1996 8-K and incorporated herein by reference).
10.15* Assignment and assumption of lease dated November 21, 2000 between the
Company as assignor and Data Systems as assignee.
10.16 Joint Settlement Agreement by and among Pension Benefit Guaranty
Corporation, the Ampex Group (a group of companies that includes the
Company), the Limited Hillside Group and the Sherborne Group, dated
November 22, 1994 (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to 1995 Form 10-K and
incorporated herein by reference).
10.17 Hillside-Ampex/Sherborne Agreement by and among the Ampex Group (a
group of companies that includes the Company), the Limited Hillside
Group and the Sherborne Group, dated December 1, 1994 (effective
November 22, 1994) (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to 1995 Form 10-K and
incorporated herein by reference).
10.18 Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of October 29, 1997, between the
Registrant and Edward J. Bramson (filed as Exhibit 10.20 to
Registrant's Form 10-K for fiscal 1997 and incorporated herein by
reference).
10.19 Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of November 7, 1997, between the
Registrant and Edward J. Bramson (filed as Exhibit 10.21 to
Registrant's Form 10-K for fiscal 1997 and incorporated herein by
reference).
10.20 Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of February 18, 1998 between the
Registrant and Edward J. Bramson (filed as Exhibit 10.22 to
Registrant's Form 10K for fiscal 1997 and incorporated herein by
reference).
10.21* Promissory Note dated August 6, 1999, issued by Sherborne Investments
Corporation to the Registrant in the principal amount of $1,779,050.
10.22* Promissory Note dated September 17, 1998, issued by SH Securities Co.,
LLC to the Registrant in the principal amount of $2,200,000, and
letter agreement related thereto.
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Exhibit
Number Description
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10.23* Promissory Note dated November 15, 2000, issued by Sherborne
Investments Corporation in the principal amount of $1,015,000.50.
21.1* Subsidiaries of the Company.
23.1* Consent of Independent Accountants.
24.1* Power of Attorney (included in the signature page of this Report).
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* Filed Herewith.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K. No reports on Form 8-K were filed by the Company
during the fourth quarter of 2000.
(c) Exhibits. See Item 14(a)(3) above.
Financial Statement Schedules. See Items 8 and 14(a)(2) above.
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SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following table summarizes certain selected financial data, which have
been derived from and should be read in conjunction with the Company's
Consolidated Financial Statements, and the Notes thereto, and with
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations," both of which are included elsewhere herein. There have been no
cash dividends declared for the periods presented.
Subsequent to year-end 2000, the Company announced that it was closing
MicroNet, a business which manufactured disk-based storage products that Ampex
acquired in 1998. The operating results of MicroNet have been classified as
"Discontinued Operations" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for each
of the three years ended December 31, 2000. Ampex has excluded the assets and
liabilities of MicroNet in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31,
2000. The Consolidated Balance Sheets of prior periods have not been restated
to exclude the assets and liabilities of MicroNet.
In February 2000, the Company announced its intention to sell Data Systems,
a subsidiary that manufactures high performance, tape-based mass data storage
and instrumentation recorders and systems. The Company continues to operate
Data Systems much as it had in the past. However, for accounting purposes, the
operating results of Data Systems have been classified as a "Business Held for
Sale" in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for all periods presented.
The net assets of Data Systems are included in the caption "Net Assets of
Business Held for Sale," in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31,
1999 and 2000 and included in their respective asset and liability accounts in
prior periods.
Statement of Operations Data:
Year Ended December 31,
------------------------------------------------
2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
(in thousands, except per share data)
Total revenue............... $ 15,141 $ 21,701 $ 10,591 $ 12,550 $ 10,497
Total costs and operating
expenses................... 35,186 23,932 6,051 9,607 9,513
Income (loss) from
continuing operations...... (26,187) (8,447) 17,249 3,163 340
Net income (loss)........... (35,793) (15,371) 10,438 14,803 340
Diluted income (loss) per
share from continuing
operations................. (0.46) (0.16) 0.32 0.07 0.01
Diluted income (loss) per
share...................... (0.61) (0.28) 0.20 0.32 0.01
Balance Sheet Data:
Year Ended December 31,
------------------------------------------------
2000 1999 1998 1997 1996
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
(in thousands)
Working capital............. $ 8,462 $ 38,461 $ 69,958 $ 44,607 $ 39,277
Total assets................ 40,868 87,319 116,001 81,671 84,492
Long-term debt.............. 46,086 43,914 43,380 2 914
Redeemable preferred stock.. 34,346 38,642 43,718 69,970 69,970
Convertible preferred
stock...................... 2,250 3,770 20,000 -- --
Total stockholders'
deficit.................... (80,654) (33,506) (71,154) (90,015) (86,360)
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SIGNATURES AND POWER OF ATTORNEY
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Ampex Corporation
/s/ Edward J. Bramson
By: _________________________________
Edward J. Bramson
Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer
Date: April 2, 2001
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears
below does hereby constitute and appoint Edward J. Bramson, Joel D. Talcott,
David Griffin or any of them, with full power to act, his attorney-in-fact,
with the power of substitution for him in any and all capacities, to sign any
or all amendments to this report, and to file the same, with all exhibits
thereto and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, hereby ratifying and confirming all that each of said
attorneys-in-fact, or his substitute or substitutes, may do or cause to be done
by virtue hereof.
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Company
and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
Signature Title Date
--------- ----- ----
/s/ Edward J. Bramson Chairman, Chief Executive April 2, 2001
______________________________________ Officer and Director
Edward J. Bramson (Principal Executive
Officer)
/s/ Craig L. McKibben Vice President, Chief April 2, 2001
______________________________________ Financial Officer,
Craig L. McKibben Treasurer and Director
(Principal Financial
Officer and Principal
Accounting Officer)
/s/ Douglas T. McClure. Jr. Director April 2, 2001
______________________________________
Douglas T. McClure, Jr.
/s/ Peter Slusser Director April 2, 2001
______________________________________
Peter Slusser
/s/ William A. Stoltzfus. Jr. Director April 2, 2001
______________________________________
William A. Stoltzfus, Jr.
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AMPEX CORPORATION
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Report of Independent Accountants........................................... F-2
Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of December 31, 2000 and 1999........................................... F-3
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss)
For Each of the Three Years in the Period Ended December 31, 2000.......... F-4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For Each of the Three Years in the Period Ended December 31, 2000.......... F-5
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Deficit
For Each of the Three Years in the Period Ended December 31, 2000.......... F-6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.................................. F-7
F-1
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders
of Ampex Corporation:
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the index
appearing under Item 14(a)(1) on page 30 present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of Ampex Corporation and its subsidiaries at
December 31, 2000 and 1999, and the results of their operations and their cash
flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2000 in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
of America. In addition, in our opinion, the financial statement schedule
listed in the index appearing under Item 14(a)(2) on page 30 present fairly, in
all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in
conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements. These financial
statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the
Company's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits. We
conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with auditing standards
generally accepted in the United States of America, which 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, assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial
statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis
for the opinion expressed above.
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the
Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note 1 to the
financial statements, the Company has incurred operating losses and requires
additional capital to meet its obligations and accomplish the Company's
business plan, which raises substantial doubt about its ability to continue as
a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that
might result from the outcome of this uncertainty.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
_____________________________________
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
San Jose, California
February 23, 2001
F-2
AMPEX CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
December 31, December 31,
2000 1999
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ASSETS
------
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents............................. $ 10,384 $ 10,598
Short-term investments................................ 5,011 31,067
Accounts receivable (net of allowances of nil in 2000
and $358 in 1999).................................... 127 1,630
Inventories........................................... -- 2,261
Other current assets.................................. 3,930 5,375
--------- ---------
Total current assets................................ 19,452 50,931
Property, plant and equipment........................... 5,217 5,363
Intangible assets, net.................................. 211 9,806
Investment in unconsolidated companies.................. 2,778 1,786
Deferred pension asset.................................. 377 5,571
Other assets............................................ 1,173 1,620
Net assets of business held for sale.................... 11,660 17,728
--------- ---------
Total assets........................................ $ 40,868 $ 92,805
========= =========
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK AND
STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
-------------------------------------------
Current liabilities:
Notes payable......................................... $ 157 $ 1,103
Accounts payable...................................... 554 2,582
Accrued restructuring costs........................... 2,482 3,454
Other accrued liabilities............................. 7,973 8,943
--------- ---------
Total current liabilities........................... 11,166 16,082
Long-term debt.......................................... 46,086 44,666
Other liabilities....................................... 26,637 21,938
Deferred income taxes................................... 1,213 1,213
--------- ---------
Total liabilities................................... 85,102 83,899
--------- ---------
Commitments and contingencies (Note 15)
Mandatorily redeemable nonconvertible preferred stock,
$1,000 liquidation value:
Authorized: 69,970 shares in 2000 and in 1999
Issued and outstanding--none in 2000 and in 1999...... -- --
Mandatorily redeemable preferred stock, $2,000
liquidation value:
Authorized: 21,859 shares in 2000 and in 1999
Issued and outstanding--17,173 shares in 2000; 19,321
in 1999............................................... 34,346 38,642
Convertible preferred stock, $2,000 liquidation value:
Authorized: 10,000 shares in 2000 and in 1999
Issued and outstanding--1,125 shares in 2000; 1,885 in
1999.................................................. 2,250 3,770
Stockholders' deficit:
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value:
Authorized: 898,171 shares in 2000 and in 1999
Issued and outstanding--none in 2000 and in 1999.... -- --
Common stock, $.01 par value:
Class A:
Authorized: 175,000,000 shares in 2000 and in 1999
Issued and outstanding--58,075,396 shares in 2000;
55,941,854 in 1999................................ 581 559
Class C:
Authorized: 50,000,000 shares in 2000 and in 1999
Issued and outstanding-- none in 2000 and in
1999............................................. -- --
Other additional capital................................ 421,578 415,437
Notes receivable from stockholders...................... (4,642) (4,642)
Accumulated deficit..................................... (480,794) (445,001)
Accumulated other comprehensive income.................. (17,553) 141
--------- ---------
Total stockholders' deficit........................... (80,830) (33,506)
--------- ---------
Total liabilities, redeemable preferred stock and
stockholders' deficit.............................. $ 40,868 $ 92,805
========= =========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
F-3
AMPEX CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(in thousands, except share and per share data)
Year Ended December 31,
-------------------------------------
2000 1999 1998
----------- ----------- -----------
Royalty income.......................... $ 12,272 $ 19,850 $ 10,591
Internet revenue........................ 2,869 1,851 --
----------- ----------- -----------
Total revenue....................... 15,141 21,701 10,591
----------- ----------- -----------
Intellectual property costs............. 1,052 1,268 1,504
Internet video programming and site
development............................ 10,910 7,902 --
Research, development and engineering... 452 3 --
Selling and administrative.............. 17,360 11,431 4,547
Amortization of goodwill and asset
writedown.............................. 5,412 3,328 --
----------- ----------- -----------
Total costs and operating expenses.. 35,186 23,932 6,051
----------- ----------- -----------
Operating income (loss)............... (20,045) (2,231) 4,540
Interest expense........................ 5,486 5,559 4,282
Amortization of debt financing costs.... 350 349 316
Interest income......................... (1,180) (2,385) (2,982)
Other (income) expense, net............. 224 683 3
----------- ----------- -----------
Loss from continuing operations before
income taxes......................... (24,925) (6,437) 2,921
Provision for (benefit of) income
taxes.................................. 1,262 2,010 (14,328)
----------- ----------- -----------
Income (loss) from continuing
operations........................... (26,187) (8,447) 17,249
Loss from discontinued operations (net
of taxes of nil in 2000, 1999 and
1998).................................. (5,362) (3,958) (3,016)
Loss on disposal of discontinued
operations (net of taxes of nil in
2000, 1999 and 1998)................... (6,278) -- --
Income (loss) of business held for sale
(net of taxes of $35, $95 and $81 in
2000, 1999 and 1998)................... 2,034 (2,966) (3,795)
----------- ----------- -----------
Net income (loss)..................... (35,793) (15,371) 10,438
Benefit from extinquishment of
mandatorily redeemable preferred
stock.................................. 1,263 374 --
----------- ----------- -----------
Net income (loss) applicable to common
stockholders......................... (34,530) (14,997) 10,438
Other comprehensive income (loss), net
of tax:
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable
securities........................... (141) 141 --
Minimum pension adjustment............ (17,553) 29,631 (23)
----------- ----------- -----------
Comprehensive income (loss)........... $ (52,224) $ 14,775 $ 10,415
=========== =========== ===========
Basic income (loss) per share:
Income (loss) per share from
continuing operations................ $ (0.46) $ (0.16) $ 0.36
Income (loss) per share from
discontinued operations.............. $ (0.17) $ (0.13) $ (0.14)
Income (loss) per share applicable to
common stockholders.................. $ (0.61) $ (0.28) $ 0.22
----------- ----------- -----------
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding............................ 56,320,023 53,137,283 47,572,224
=========== =========== ===========
Diluted income (loss) per share:
Income (loss) per share from
continuing operations................ $ (0.46) $ (0.16) $ 0.32
Income (loss) per share from
discontinued operations.............. $ (0.17) $ (0.13) $ (0.13)
Income (loss) per share applicable to
common stockholders.................. $ (0.61) $ (0.28) $ 0.20
----------- ----------- -----------
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding............................ 56,320,023 53,137,283 53,280,956
=========== =========== ===========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
F-4
AMPEX CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
Year Ended December 31,
----------------------------
2000 1999 1998
-------- -------- --------
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)............................... $(35,793) $(15,371) $ 10,438
Loss from discontinued operations............... 9,606 6,924 6,811
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to
net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation, amortization and accretion........ 3,924 2,399 566
Write-off investment............................ 3,388 2,009 --
Cash divested on investment write-off........... (590) -- --
Loss on sale of assets.......................... 155 -- --
Foregiveness of stockholders note receivable.... -- 176 176
Reversal of prior year's tax accrual............ -- -- (15,378)
Issuance of stock for services rendered......... -- 721 --
Equity in loss of subsidiary prior to control... -- 686 --
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable............................ 492 20 797
Long-term receivables.......................... -- -- 8
Other assets................................... (2,858) (2,859) (1,453)
Accounts payable............................... (609) 465 16
Other accrued liabilities and income taxes
payable....................................... (1,830) 3,695 (730)
Deferred income taxes.......................... -- -- (9)
Accrued restructuring costs.................... (3,031) 3,300 (899)
Other liabilities.............................. (1,063) (6,724) (3,608)
-------- -------- --------
Net cash used in continuing operations........ (28,209) (4,559) (3,265)
Net cash used in discontinued operations...... (1,664) (5,288) (5,446)
-------- -------- --------
Net cash used in operating activities......... (30,273) (9,847) (8,711)
-------- -------- --------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of short-term investments............. (32,217) (111,738) (84,409)
Proceeds received on the maturity of short-term
investments.................................... 51,453 117,274 23,310
Proceeds from the sale of short-term
investments.................................... 6,640 14,817 27,505
Additions to property, plant and equipment...... (2,708) (1,870) (2,194)
Proceeds on sale of property, plant and
equipment...................................... 41
Purchases of long-term investments.............. -- -- (1,280)
Investment in affiliate......................... -- -- (400)
Purchase of company, net of cash acquired....... -- (5,039) (338)
Investments in unconsolidated companies......... (1,443) (2,541) --
-------- -------- --------
Net cash provided by (used in) continuing
operations................................... 21,766 10,903 (37,806)
Net cash used in discontinued operations...... (1,676) (2,044) (2,169)
-------- -------- --------
Net cash provided by (used in) investing
activities................................... 20,090 8,859 (39,975)
-------- -------- --------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings under working capital facilities..... 1,651 752 21
Repayments under working capital facilities..... (507) (1,279) --
Repayment of notes payable-affiliates........... (12) (10) (5)
Issuance of senior notes........................ -- -- 42,680
Debt financing costs............................ -- (20) (583)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock.......... 346 432 136
Proceeds from exercise of warrants.............. -- 459 --
-------- -------- --------
Net cash provided by continuing operations.... 1,478 334 42,249
Net cash provided by issuance of senior
secured notes by discontinued operations..... 8,000 -- --
Net cash used in discontinued operations...... (137) (2) (6,261)
-------- -------- --------
Net cash provided by financing activities..... 9,741 332 35,988
-------- -------- --------
Effects of exchange rates on discontinued
operations................................... 228 (46) (78)
-------- -------- --------
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents..... (214) (702) (12,776)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period... 10,598 11,300 24,076
-------- -------- --------
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period......... $ 10,384 $ 10,598 $ 11,300
======== ======== ========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
F-5
AMPEX CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT
For Each of the Three Years in the Period Ended
December 31, 2000
(in thousands)
Accumulated
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
----------------------------------
Unrealized
Common Stock Notes Gain (Loss) Minimum
Class A Other Receivable on Short- Cumulative Pension Total
------------- Additional from Accumulated Term Translation Liability Stockholders'
Shares Amount Capital Stockholders Deficit Investments Adjustment Adjustment Deficit
------ ------ ---------- ------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ---------- -------------
Balances, December
31, 1997............. 45,937 $459 $383,513 $(4,818) $(440,068) -- $ 507 $(29,608) $(90,015)
Net income.......... -- -- -- -- 10,438 -- -- -- 10,438
Translation
adjustments......... -- -- -- -- -- -- 71 -- 71
Minimum pension
liability
adjustment.......... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- (23) (23)
Note foregiveness... -- -- -- 176 -- -- -- -- 176
Preferred stock
exchange, net of
issuance costs...... 3,000 30 6,043 -- -- -- -- -- 6,073
Acquisition of
MicroNet............ 720 7 1,217 -- -- -- -- -- 1,224
Fair value of
warrants issued..... -- -- 765 -- -- -- -- -- 765
Proceeds from
issuance of shares.. 75 1 219 (176) -- -- -- -- 44
Stock options
exercised........... 51 1 92 -- -- -- -- -- 93
------ ---- -------- ------- --------- ----- ----- -------- --------
Balances, December
31, 1998............. 49,783 $498 $391,849 $(4,818) $(429,630) -- $ 578 $(29,631) $(71,154)
Net loss............ -- -- -- -- (15,371) -- -- -- (15,371)
Adjustment due to
business held for
disposition......... -- -- -- -- -- -- (578) -- (578)
Unrealized gain
(loss) on short-term
investments......... -- -- -- -- -- $ 141 -- -- 141
Minimum pension
liability
adjustment.......... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 29,631 29,631
Note foregiveness... -- -- -- 176 -- -- -- -- 176
Preferred stock
converted or
redeemed............ 5,339 53 21,253 -- -- -- -- -- 21,306
Exercise of
warrants............ 204 2 457 -- -- -- -- -- 459
Issuance of shares
for investment in
Executive Branch
Webcasting.......... 304 3 1,449 -- -- -- -- -- 1,452
Stock options
exercised........... 312 3 429 -- -- -- -- -- 432
------ ---- -------- ------- --------- ----- ----- -------- --------
Balances, December
31, 1999............. 55,942 $559 $415,437 $(4,642) $(445,001) $ 141 -- -- $(33,506)
Net loss............ -- -- -- -- (35,793) -- -- -- (35,793)
Unrealized gain
(loss) on short-term
investments......... -- -- -- -- -- (141) -- -- (141)
Minimum pension
liability
adjustment.......... -- -- -- -- -- -- -- (17,553) (17,553)
Preferred stock
converted or
redeemed............ 1,930 20 5,797 -- -- -- -- -- 5,817
Exercise of
warrants............ -- -- 23 -- -- -- -- -- 23
Stock options
exercised........... 203 2 321 -- -- -- -- -- 323
------ ---- -------- ------- --------- ----- ----- -------- --------
Balances, December
31, 2000............. 58,075 $581 $421,578 $(4,642) $(480,794) -- -- $(17,553) $(80,830)
====== ==== ======== ======= ========= ===== ===== ======== ========
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial
statements.
F-6
AMPEX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1--Ampex Corporation
Ampex Corporation ("Ampex" or the "Company") is a leading innovator of
visual information technology. In recent years, the Company embarked to
strategically reposition itself by capitalizing on its digital imaging
technology to become a major provider of Internet video programming, services
and technology. In 1999, the Company consolidated its internal Internet video
operations, acquisitions and strategic investments into iNEXTV Corporation
("iNEXTV" or "iNEXTV.com"), a wholly-owned subsidiary.
iNEXTV produces and aggregates video content for syndication to popular
portals and destination websites. It produces short form programming covering
numerous "life style" topics, current events and entertainment. Its majority
owned affiliate, Alternative Entertainment Network, Inc. ("AENTV" or
"AENTV.com"), acquired in a series of step acquisitions during 1999 and 2000,
produces web video programming about the entertainment industry and other
"infotainment" topics. The Company has a minority interest in TV1 Internet
Television, ("TV1"or "TV1.de"), one of Europe's leading webcasters. Subsequent
to year-end, the Company exercised options to increase its ownership interests
in AENTV and TV1. Beginning in 1999, the Company, in a series of step
acquisitions, acquired a majority interest in TV onthe WEB, Inc. ("TV onthe
WEB") a webcaster and video production company. In September 2000, the Company
ceased funding TV onthe WEB, wrote off its remaining investment in the
subsidiary and ceased to include it in the Company's Consolidated Financial
Statements. The Consolidated Statement of Operations for 2000 includes the
results of operations of the Company's internal Internet video operations, 100%
of the results of operations of AENTV and 100% of the results of operations of
TV onthe WEB through September 2000. The Consolidated Statement of Operations
for 1999 includes the Company's minority share of the net loss of AENTV and TV
onthe WEB for periods the Company held less than 50% of these entities and 100%
of their results for periods it held a majority interest. The Company's
investment in TV1 is being accounted for under the cost method.
As of the year-end 1999, in order to focus more sharply on its Internet
video businesses, the Company announced plans to sell Ampex Data Systems
Corporation, ("Data Systems"), its subsidiary that makes high performance tape-
based mass data storage products. The Company continues to operate Data Systems
as it had in the past. However, for accounting reporting purposes, the results
of operations of Data Systems have been classified as a "Business Held for
Sale" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for all periods presented.
The book value of the net assets to be sold is reflected in "Net Assets of
Business Held for Sale" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. At the date of
these financial statements, the Company has not yet entered into a contract to
sell Data Systems. Upon consummation of a successful sale, the Company intends
to use the proceeds for investment in iNEXTV and other Internet initiatives, as
well as to retire debt.
As of the year-end 2000, Ampex decided to discontinue the operations of
MicroNet Technology, Inc. ("MicroNet"), its wholly-owned subsidiary that made
high performance disk arrays and storage area network products. The operations
of MicroNet have been classified as "Discontinued Operations" in the
Consolidated Statements of Operations for all periods presented. At December
31, 2000, the Company established a reserve for the costs of closure and to
write-off its investment in MicroNet which is included in "Loss on Disposal of
Discontinued Operations." As a result, there are no assets or liabilities of
MicroNet included in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2000.
The assets or liabilities of MicroNet are included in the Consolidated Balance
Sheet as of December 31, 1999.
The Company's continuing operations consist of Ampex's intellectual property
licensing department, its Internet Technology Group ("ITG") and its subsidiary,
iNEXTV.
Liquidity and Going Concern Considerations
The accompanying financial statements have been prepared assuming that the
Company will continue as a going concern. The Company has incurred operating
losses and requires additional capital to meet its
F-7
AMPEX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
obligations and accomplish the Company's business plan, which raises
substantial doubt about its ability to continue as a going concern. The
financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the
outcome of this uncertainty.
The Company has incurred operating losses for the years 2000 and 1999,
working capital has declined substantially from December 31, 1999 to December
31, 2000, and has incurred negative cash flow from operations. The Company has
experienced a substantial reduction in its cash and marketable securities which
declined to $15.4 million at December 31, 2000. In November 2000, Data Systems
issued Senior Secured Notes providing net proceeds of approximately $8 million,
which are included in the above amount and are being used to fund the Company's
short-term working capital requirements, pending a future sale of Data Systems.
The Notes are secured by certain assets of the Company and Data Systems and are
due on the earlier of May 31, 2001 or the divestiture of Data Systems. Ampex is
negotiating a sale and leaseback of certain real estate and would use the
proceeds from the transaction to repay the Notes. The Company believes that the
expected proceeds of the sale of Data Systems, together with cash and
marketable securities on hand and ongoing royalty income, will be sufficient to
fund its cash requirements for operations, working capital, capital
expenditures and debt service through at least 2001. In the event the planned
sale of Data Systems is not consummated, the Company believes that it will be
required to raise additional capital in order to continue to carry out its
current business strategy. No assurance can be given that the Company would be
successful in raising any additional funds, or as to the terms of any
securities that might be issued or arrangements that might be entered into.
Note 2--Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements are presented in
accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. All intercompany
accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Certain reclassifications have
been made to the prior years' financial statements to conform to the current
year's presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on the prior years'
stockholders' deficit or net income.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of net sales and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents consist of investments with original maturities of 90 days
or less.
Short-term and Long-term Investments
The Company's investments are comprised primarily of debt securities and
consist of highly liquid U.S. Treasury instruments, investments in high yield
mutual funds and U.S. corporate securities. All investments are classified as
available for sale. Investments with remaining maturities of less than 12
months from the balance sheet date are classified as short-term investments.
Investments with remaining maturities of more than 12 months from the balance
sheet date are classified as long-term assets. Unrealized gains and losses, if
material,
F-8
AMPEX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
are reported net of tax as a separate component of stockholders' equity under
accumulated comprehensive income until realized. Realized gains and losses, if
any, are determined using the specific identification method.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined on
a standard cost basis which approximates the first in, first out (FIFO) method.
Appropriate consideration is given to obsolescence, excessive levels,
deterioration and other factors in evaluating net realizable value.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost and stated net of
accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed on a straight-line basis
over the estimated useful lives of the assets ranging from three to nine years
for machinery and equipment and five to 50 years for buildings and
improvements. When assets are disposed of, the cost and related accumulated
depreciation are removed from the accounts and the resulting gains or losses
are included in the results of operations.
Intangible Assets
The net book value of goodwill associated with acquisitions was $0.2 million
and $9.8 million at December 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999, respectively.
Goodwill is being amortized on a straight-line basis and is included within the
Consolidated Balance Sheets caption intangible assets, net. In the second
quarter of 2000, the Company changed the expected life of goodwill of the
acquired Internet businesses from three years to two years, given the rapid
changes affecting the Internet and to conform to other Internet content
companies. Goodwill resulting from the acquisition of MicroNet had been written
off over five years. During 2000, the Company wrote off its remaining
investment in MicroNet and TV onthe WEB, including all remaining unamortized
goodwill of those acquired businesses. The Company regularly reviews the
carrying value of intangible assets and writes down the carrying value of long-
lived assets to the extent estimated future undiscounted operating cash flows
are not sufficient to recover the carrying value of these assets over their
remaining useful life.
Foreign Currency Translation
Assets and liabilities of subsidiaries located outside the United States
have been translated at rates in effect at year end. Revenues and expenses are
translated at average rates during the year. Local currencies are considered to
be the functional currencies for substantially all of the Company's foreign
subsidiaries. Accordingly, the effects of translating the financial statements
of foreign subsidiaries into U.S. dollars are reported in the cumulative
translation adjustment, a separate component of stockholders' deficit. Foreign
currency transaction gains and losses, which are included in other expense,
were not material in the periods reported.
Revenue Recognition
Royalty income is recorded when earned and receipt is assured. Internet
revenues from website advertising and sponsorship are recognized ratably over
the period earned which is usually based on the passage of time or the number
of visitors to a site. Internet video production and service revenues are
recognized on the percentage of completion method for large projects and upon
delivery of the final product or service for smaller projects. Revenue on
product sales and services are recognized at the time products are shipped and
at the time services are rendered to customers. The Company provides for
estimated costs that may be incurred for product warranties upon shipment.
F-9
AMPEX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
Website Development and Content Production Costs
Internet video programming costs consist of the costs related to developing,
producing, encoding and distributing the Company's original programs over the
Internet. Programming costs are capitalized if projected revenues related to
the content exceed the estimated total cost of the programming. Capitalized
programming costs are amortized over the expected period that revenue is to be
recognized. Otherwise programming costs are expensed as incurred. In the
opinion of management, pending receipt of significant Internet revenues, all
website development is in the preliminary project stage. Accordingly, the
Company has expensed all website development costs as incurred.
Research, Development and Engineering
Research, development and engineering of products and services for the
Internet is conducted by the Internet Technology Group. Costs are expensed as
incurred and amounted to $0.5 million in 2000. Research, development and
engineering expenses in 1999 and 1998 were negligible.
Advertising Costs
The Company expenses advertising costs as incurred. The costs incurred were
$2.0 million and $1.0 million in 2000 and 1999, respectively. There were no
advertising costs in 1998.
Income Taxes
The Company follows Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109
("SFAS 109"), Accounting for Income Taxes. Under this method, deferred income
taxes are recognized for temporary differences by applying enacted statutory
rates applicable to future years to differences between the financial statement
carrying amounts and the tax basis of existing assets and liabilities. The
effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in
the period that includes the enactment date. Valuation allowances are
established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amounts
expected to be realized. See Note 22.
Foreign withholding taxes have been provided on the undistributed earnings
of foreign subsidiaries, giving recognition to applicable tax rates.
Concentrations of Credit Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations
of risk consist principally of short-term and long-term investments and trade
receivables. The Company invests its temporary cash balances in short-term U.S.
treasury obligations, high yield mutual funds and U.S. corporate securities
and, by policy, limits the investment maturity and the amount of credit
exposure to any one financial institution or type of investment. The Company
performs ongoing credit evaluations on its customers, and collateral is
generally not required for trade receivables.
Fiscal Year
The Company's fiscal year is the 52 or 53-week period ending on the Saturday
nearest December 31. Fiscal 2000, 1999 and 1998 were 52-week years.
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive income (loss) as defined includes all changes in equity (net
assets) during a period from non-owner sources. Accumulated other comprehensive
income (loss), as presented on the accompanying
F-10
AMPEX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
Consolidated Balance Sheets, consists of the net unrealized gains (losses) on
available-for-sale securities, net of tax, cumulative translation adjustments,
net of tax, and the minimum pension adjustment.
Income (Loss) Per Common Share
Basic income (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net income
(loss) applicable to common stockholders by the weighted average number of
common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted income (loss) per common
share is computed giving effect to all potentially dilutive common shares that
were outstanding during the period.
Stock Options
The Company accounts for stock-based awards to employees in accordance with
APB No. 25 ("APB 25"), Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees and has adopted
the disclosure-only alternative of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 123 ("SFAS 123"), Accounting for Stock Based Compensation. See Note 18.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
For certain instruments that are short-term in nature, such as cash and cash
equivalents, short-term investments and working capital facilities, carrying
value approximates fair value. The Company's Senior Notes have been valued at
approximately par value at December 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999 by the
Company; however no securities have traded recently in the secondary market.
Management has determined that it is not practical to estimate fair value for
note payable-other, as no market for such instruments currently exists. See
Note 13.
Recent Pronouncements
In December 1999, the Securities Exchange Commission ("SEC") issued Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 101 ("SAB 101"), Revenue Recognition in Financial
Statements, which outlines the basic criteria that must be met to recognize
revenue and provides guidance for presentation of revenue and for disclosure
related to revenue recognition policies in financial statements filed with the
SEC. In June 2000, the SEC issued SAB 101B, Second Amendment: Revenue
Recognition in Financial Statements ("SAB 101B"). SAB 101B deferred the
implementation date of SAB 101 until no later than the fourth fiscal quarter of
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1999. The Company believes that
adopting SAB 101 has not had a material impact on the Company's financial
position and results of operations.
Note 3--Acquisition of Companies
During 1999, the Company acquired in step acquisitions a majority interest
in AENTV and TV onthe WEB. The Company allocated the purchase price to the
acquired assets and assumed liabilities of TV onthe WEB and AENTV as follows:
AENTV TV onthe WEB
------ ------------
(in thousands)
Current assets.......................................... $2,786 $ 5,320
Plant and equipment..................................... 791 600
Goodwill................................................ 238 6,655
Current liabilities..................................... (95) (3,198)
Long-term debt.......................................... -- (1,458)
F-11
AMPEX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
The following table presents unaudited pro forma information as if the
Company had acquired its majority interest in these companies as of the
beginning of 1999. The pro forma data are presented for illustrative purposes
only and are not necessarily indicative of the combined financial position or
results of operations of future periods or the results that actually would have
resulted had the companies been a combined company during all of 1999.
The pro forma results include the effects of the purchase price allocation
on amortization of acquired intangible assets and compensation expense for
stock of TV onthe WEB issued to founding stockholders for services rendered.
December 31, 1999
---------------------
(in thousands, except
per share amounts)
Net sales............................................ $ 22,674
========
Net income (loss).................................... $(24,855)
========
Basic income (loss) per share:
Income (loss) per share............................ $ (0.47)
========
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding....................................... 53,137
========
Diluted income (loss) per share:
Income (loss) per share............................ $ (0.47)
========
Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding....................................... 53,137
========
Note 4--Business Held for Sale
In February 2000, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized
management to pursue a sale of Data Systems, its wholly-owned subsidiary that
manufacturers and sells high performance, tape-based mass data storage
products. Revenues of this segment totaled $47.9 million, $51.6 million and
$57.8 million in 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Total costs and operating
expenses of this segment totaled $45.6 million, $54.9 million and $62.2 million
in 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Other (income) expense of this segment
totaled $0.1 million, $(0.2) million and $(0.5) million in 2000, 1999 and 1998,
respectively. Ampex continues to seek a buyer for the Data Systems business.
A summary of the assets and liabilities of Data Systems is as follows:
December 31,
------------------
2000 1999
-------- --------
(in thousands)
Current assets........................................... $ 26,040 $ 25,510
Property, plant and equipment, net....................... 6,010 6,796
Other assets............................................. 159 134
Current liabilities...................................... (19,302) (13,097)
Other liabilities........................................ (552) (734)
Other.................................................... (695) (881)
-------- --------
Net assets of segment to be sold......................... $ 11,660 $ 17,728
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AMPEX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
Note 5--Discontinued Operation
As of the year-end 2000, the Board of Directors of the Company authorized
management to close MicroNet and to establish a reserve for the costs of
closure and to write-off its investment. Revenues of this segment totaled $12.0
million, $10.9 million and $5.5 million in 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
Total costs and operating expenses of this segment totaled $17.4 million, $14.9
million and $8.5 million in 2000, 1999 and 1998, respectively. Management is
attempting to liquidate MicroNet's assets and plans to distribute the proceeds
in satisfaction of its liabilities. The Loss on Disposal of Discontinued
Operations in 2000 primarily consists of the write-off of the Company's
remaining investment in MicroNet, including the write-off of unamortized
goodwill of $3.6 million. The Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31,
2000 did not include any assets or liabilities of MicroNet, whereas, the
Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 1999 included assets and
liabilities of MicroNet:
December 31,
---------------
2000 1999
---------------
(in thousands)
Current assets.............................................. $ -- $ 3,183
Property, plant and equipment, net.......................... -- 503
Other assets................................................ -- 4,319
Current liabilities......................................... -- (1,942)
Other liabilities........................................... -- (47)
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Net assets.................................................. $ -- $ 6,016
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Note 6--Asset Writedowns
In September 2000, the Company elected to cease funding the operations of TV
onthe WEB. Accordingly, the Company provided a reserve to write-off its
remaining investment in the subsidiary and for estimated future costs to be
incurred. The Company ceased to include the results of TV onthe WEB in its
consolidated financial statements in periods subsequent to the third quarter of
2000. The following operating results of TV on the WEB are included in the
Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations in 2000 and 1999:
December 31,
--------------
2000 1999
------- ------
(in thousands)
Revenues..................................................... $ 2,673 $1,884
Internet video programming and site development.............. 3,427 2,079
Selling and administrative................................... 2,942 3,771
Amortization of goodwill and asset writedown................. 4,974 1,280
------- ------
Total costs and operating expenses........................... $11,343 $7,130
------- ------
Operating loss............................................... $ 8,670 $5,246
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AMPEX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
A summary of the assets and liabilities of TV onthe WEB included in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2000 and 1999 is as follows:
December 31,
-------------
2000 1999
----- -------
(in
thousands)
Current assets................................................ $ -- $ 1,647
Property, plant and equipment, net............................ -- 879
Goodwill...................................................... -- 5,361
Current liabilities........................................... -- (2,922)
Other liabilities............................................. -- (384)
In the fourth quarter of 1999, the Company elected not to exercise options
to acquire additional ownership in Executive Branch Webcasting Corporation
("EBWC") but to proceed with the development of EXBTV.com as an iNEXTV-funded
Internet video initiative. The Company wrote off its minority investment in
EBWC totaling $1.5 million. Also in the fourth quarter of 1999, the Company
wrote off a minority investment in a company providing web hosting and Internet
consulting services, totaling $0.5 million, since the Company is no longer
involved in the strategic direction of that entity.
Note 7--Computation of Basic and Diluted Income (Loss) per Share
In accordance with the disclosure requirements of SFAS 128, a reconciliation
of the numerator and denominator of basic and diluted income (loss) per common
share is provided as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Year Ended December 31,
---------------------------
2000 1999 1998
-------- -------- -------
Numerator
Income (loss) from continuing operations........ $(26,187) $ (8,447) $17,249
======== ======== =======
Net income (loss) applicable to common
stockholders................................... $(34,530) $(14,997) $10,438
======== ======== =======
Denominator--Basic
Weighted average common stock outstanding....... 56,320 53,137 47,572
-------- -------- -------
Basic income (loss) per share from continuing
operations....................................... $ (0.46) $ (0.16) $ 0.36
======== ======== =======
Basic income (loss) per share..................... $ (0.61) $ (0.28) $ 0.22
======== ======== =======
Denominator--Diluted
Weighted average common stock outstanding....... 56,320 53,137 47,572
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options................................. -- -- 154
Contingent shares............................. -- -- 370
Conversion of redeemable preferred stock...... -- -- 5,185
-------- -------- -------
56,320 53,137 53,281
-------- -------- -------
Diluted income (loss) per share from continuing
operations....................................... $ (0.46) $ (0.16) $ 0.32
======== ======== =======
Diluted income (loss) per share................... $ (0.61) $ (0.28) $ 0.20
======== ======== =======
In connection with the acquisition of MicroNet, the Company issued 720,000
shares of Common Stock from escrow in November 2000 subsequent to the
resolution of certain contingencies. These shares have been
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AMPEX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
included in the computation of basic and diluted weighted average common stock
outstanding from the issue date and in diluted weighted average common stock
outstanding prior to the issue date in periods when their inclusion is
dilutive.
In the second quarter of 1998, the Company redeemed its 8% Noncumulative
Preferred Stock by issuing 3,000,000 shares of Common Stock, $20 million face
amount of Convertible Preferred Stock and $43.7 million face amount of
Redeemable Preferred Stock. The 3,000,000 shares of Common Stock have been
included in the computation of weighted average common stock outstanding since
their issue date. In 1998, 5,000,000 shares of Common Stock potentially
issuable on conversion of Convertible Preferred Stock and 5,000,000 shares of
Common Stock potentially issuable on redemption of the Redeemable Preferred
Stock, based on the Company's policy to make redemptions part in cash and part
in stock, have been included in the computation of diluted weighted average
common stock outstanding. In 2000, holders of 760 shares of Convertible
Preferred Stock converted their holdings into 380,000 shares of Common Stock
and 2,148 shares of Redeemable Preferred Stock were redeemed into 1,549,500
shares of Common Stock which are included in the weighted average common stock
outstanding from the date of exchange. In 1999, holders of 8,115 shares of
Convertible Preferred Stock converted their holdings into 4,057,500 shares of
Common Stock and 2,538 shares of Redeemable Preferred Stock were redeemed into
1,282,200 shares of Common Stock which are included in the weighted average
common stock outstanding from the date of exchange. The remaining shares of
Common Stock potentially issuable on conversion of Convertible Preferred Stock
and redemption of the Redeemable Preferred Stock have not been included in the
computation of diluted weighted average common stock outstanding in 2000 and
1999, since they are anti-dilutive. If the Company was to make all remaining
redemption payments in Common Stock based on the floor conversion price, an
additional 14,300,900 shares of Common Stock would be issued over the number of
common shares included in the diluted income per share computation.
Stock options to purchase 3,517,511 shares of Common Stock at prices ranging
from $0.4375 to $6.00 per share were outstanding at December 31, 2000, but were
not included in the computation of diluted income (loss) per share because they
are anti-dilutive.
Stock options to purchase 3,175,134 shares of Common Stock at prices ranging
from $1.06 to $6.00 per share were outstanding at December 31, 1999, but were
not included in the computation of diluted income (loss) per share because they
are anti-dilutive.
Stock options to purchase 2,384,477 shares of Common Stock at prices ranging
from $1.0625 to $10.50 per share were outstanding at December 31, 1998, but
were not included in the computation of diluted income (loss) per share because
the exercise price was greater than the average market value of the common
shares.
In January 1998, Warrants to purchase 1,020,000 shares of Common Stock at
$2.25 per share were issued in connection with the issuance of the Senior
Notes. See Note 13. The Warrants were not included in the computation of
diluted weighted average common stock outstanding at December 31, 1998 because
the exercise price was greater than the average market value of the common
shares. On May 10, 1999, Warrants were exercised for 204,000 shares of Common
Stock, which are included in the weighted average common stock outstanding from
the date of issuance. The remaining outstanding warrants are excluded from the
computation of weighted average common stock outstanding at December 31, 2000
and December 31, 1999, respectively, as they are anti-dilutive.
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AMPEX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
Note 8--Supplemental Schedule of Cash Flow Information
Year Ended December 31,
---------------------------
2000 1999 1998
------- -------- --------
(in thousands)
Interest paid.................................. $ 5,325 $ 5,331 $ 3,329
Income taxes paid.............................. 1,259 2,031 1,113
Debt financing costs........................... -- -- 1,320
Warrants....................................... (23) (459) 765
Common stock issued for MicroNet acquisition... -- -- 1,224
Common stock issued for EBWC acquisition....... -- 731 --
Common stock issued for services rendered...... -- 721 --
Redeemable nonconvertible preferred stock...... -- -- (69,970)
Preferred stock issuance (redemptions)......... (4,296) (5,076) 43,718
Preferred stock issuance (conversions)......... (1,520) (16,230) 20,000
Note 9--Investments
The carrying and market value of investments are as follows at December 31,
2000 and 1999:
Available-for-Sale December 31, 2000
------------------------------------------
Carrying Unrealized Fair Scheduled
Value Gains Value Maturity Date
-------- ---------- ------- --------------
(in thousands)
U.S. government and agency
obligations................... $ 4,998 $ -- $ 4,998 Feb. 2001
High yield mutual funds........ 13 -- 13
------- ----- -------
Total........................ $ 5,011 $ -- $ 5,011
------- ----- -------
Due within 1 year.............. $ 5,011
Available-for-Sale December 31, 1999
------------------------------------------
Carrying Unrealized Fair Scheduled
Value Gains Value Maturity Date
-------- ---------- ------- --------------
(in thousands)
U.S. government and agency
obligations................... $26,759 $ -- $26,759 Jan.-Mar. 2000
Certificate of deposits........ 1,001 -- 1,001 Mar. 2000
High yield mutual funds........ 3,166 141 3,307
------- ----- -------
Total........................ $30,926 $ 141 $31,067
------- ----- -------
Due within 1 year.............. $31,067
U.S. corporate securities are reported as other assets.
Note 10--Inventories
December 31,
--------------
2000 1999
--------------
(in thousands)
Raw materials................................................. $ -- $ 313
Work in process............................................... -- 57
Finished goods................................................ -- 1,891
------ -------
Total....................................................... $ -- $ 2,261
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AMPEX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
At December 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999, inventories associated with Data
Systems have been reported in "Net Assets of Business Held for Sale." At
December 31, 2000, inventories associated with MicroNet has been excluded from
the Consolidated Balance Sheet in conjunction with the decision to dispose of
this segment. Inventories are stated net of reserves for obsolete and slow-
moving items of $1.8 million at December 31, 1999. Inventory disposals, which
had previously been fully reserved totaled $1.6 million, during 1999.
Note 11--Property, Plant and Equipment
December 31,
----------------
2000 1999
------- -------
(in thousands)
Buildings and improvements................................. $ 3,995 $ 2,727
Furniture, fixtures and equipment.......................... 3,055 4,738
------- -------
7,050 7,465
Less accumulated depreciation.............................. (1,833) (2,102)
------- -------
Total.................................................... $ 5,217 $ 5,363
======= =======
At December 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999, property, plant and equipment
associated with Data Systems have been reported in "Net Assets of Business Held
for Sale." At December 31, 2000, property, plant and equipment associated with
MicroNet have been excluded from the Consolidated Balance Sheet in conjunction
with the decision to dispose of this segment. Depreciation charged to
operations was $1.5 million, $0.7 million and $0.1 million in 2000, 1999 and
1998, respectively. During the year, the Company retired fixed assets with a
gross book value of $2.4 million.
Note 12--Other Accrued Liabilities
December 31,
---------------
2000 1999
------- -------
(in thousands)
Compensation and employee benefits.......................... $ 1,393 $ 3,119
Pension..................................................... 2,940 1,950
Interest payable............................................ 1,567 1,567
Warranty and other product costs............................ -- 256
Capital lease............................................... 314 179
Environmental............................................... 250 80
Other....................................................... 1,509 1,792
------- -------
Total..................................................... $ 7,973 $ 8,943
======= =======
At December 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999, other accrued liabilities of
Data Systems have been reported in "Net Assets of Business Held for Sale." At
December 31, 2000, other accrued liabilities associated with MicroNet have been
excluded from the Consolidated Balance Sheet in conjunction with the decision
to dispose of this segment.
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AMPEX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
Note 13--Debt
December 31,
----------------
2000 1999
------- -------
(in thousands)
Notes Payable
TV onthe WEB notes payable to selling stockholders of
affiliate................................................ $ -- $ 934
Data Systems senior secured notes......................... 8,000 --
Liability included in net assets of business held for
sale..................................................... (8,000) --
Note payable--other....................................... 157 169
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Total................................................... $ 157 $ 1,103
======= =======
Long-term Debt
Working capital facilities................................ $ 2,403 $ 752
TV onthe WEB notes payable to selling stockholders of
affiliate................................................ -- 31
TV onthe WEB notes payable--capital lease................. -- 353
Senior notes.............................................. 43,683 43,530
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Total................................................... $46,086 $44,666
======= =======
TV on the WEB Notes Payable to Selling Stockholders of Affiliate
In connection with the Company's investment in TV onthe WEB, the selling
stockholders of the predecessor business were issued cash and notes by TV onthe
WEB and guaranteed by iNEXTV as consideration for the purchase of the common
stock of the predecessor business. The Notes are payable in quarterly
installments, with final payment due in 2001. The Notes bear interest at a rate
of seven percent per annum.
Data Systems Senior Secured Notes
In November 2000, Data Systems issued Senior Secured Notes providing net
proceeds of approximately $8 million, which are included in "Net Assets of
Business Held for Sale" in the Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2000.
The Senior Secured Notes are due the earlier of May 31, 2001 or the date Data
Systems is sold, accrete ratably from $8 million to $8.9 million from November
7, 2000 to May 31, 2001 and are secured by certain assets of the Company and
Data Systems.
Note Payable--Other
The note is a noninterest-bearing demand promissory note held by NH Holding
Incorporated. The outstanding balance at December 31, 2000 of $0.2 million is
expected to be paid or converted into shares of Common Stock in 2001.
Working Capital Facilities
Ampex has a revolving credit line with a domestic financial institution to
finance working capital requirements. The Company's domestic revolving credit
agreement permits borrowings up to $7.0 million, based on eligible accounts
receivable as defined in the agreement, less a standby letter of credit
facility in the amount of $2.5 million. Average borrowings under these
agreements during both 2000 and 1999 were less than $0.1 million at an average
interest rate of 9.8% and 8.9%, respectively. Maximum borrowings outstanding at
any time during 2000 and 1999 were $2.4 million and $1.0 million, respectively.
At December 31, 2000, the
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AMPEX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
Company had borrowings outstanding of $2.4 million and had letters of credit
issued against the facility totaling $1.1 million. At December 31, 1999, the
Company had borrowings outstanding of $0.8 million and had letters of credit
issued against the facility totaling $1.1 million. The Company pays a monthly
commitment fee of 0.5% per annum based on the average daily unused amount. The
borrowings are collateralized by certain current assets of the Company.
TV onthe WEB Notes Payable--Capital Lease
TV onthe WEB had obligations under a number of capital leases for office
equipment and company vehicles, which were terminated in 2000.
Senior Notes
In January 1998, the Company issued $30.0 million of its 12% Senior Notes
("Notes"), together with Warrants to purchase 1.02 million shares of Common
Stock. The Warrants are exercisable at $2.25 per share at any time on or prior
to March 15, 2003. At the time of issuance, the Warrants were valued using the
Black-Scholes model. The value assigned to the Warrants was $765,000, which is
being amortized against interest expense over the term of the Notes. At the end
of June 1998, the Company issued an additional $14.0 million Senior Notes.
Interest on the Notes is payable semi-annually on March 15 and September 15 of
each year, commencing September 15, 1998. The Notes will mature on March 15,
2003. The Company may redeem the Notes, in whole or in part, at any time after
March 15, 2000, at redemption prices expressed as percentages of the principal
amount of the Notes ranging from 100% to 106% depending on the redemption date,
together with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption.
The Notes are senior unsecured obligations of the Company and rank pari passu
in right of payment with all existing and future subordinated indebtedness of
the Company.
Noncurrent Maturities of Long-term Debt
The following table summarizes the scheduled noncurrent maturities of the
Company's long-term debt as of December 31, 2000, for years subsequent to 2001:
Year
---- (in thousands)
2003....................................................... $44,000
Note 14--Other Liabilities
December 31,
---------------
2000 1999
------- -------
(in thousands)
Pension..................................................... $13,535 $ 1,681
Reserve for tax liabilities................................. 11,614 11,614
Other postemployment benefits............................... 236 6,637
Environmental............................................... 1,020 1,552
Other....................................................... 232 454
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Total..................................................... $26,637 $21,938
======= =======
At December 31, 2000 and December 31, 1999, other liabilities associated
with Data Systems have been reported in "Net Assets of Business Held for Sale."
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AMPEX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
Note 15--Commitments and Contingencies
Leases
The Company leases certain manufacturing and office facilities and equipment
under operating lease agreements. At December 31, 2000 future annual lease
obligations under leases with noncancellable lease terms in excess of one year
were as follows:
Year
---- (in thousands)
2001....................................................... $ 2,079
2002....................................................... 1,795
2003....................................................... 1,683
2004....................................................... 1,290
2005....................................................... 1,053
Thereafter................................................. 2,413
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$10,313
=======
Total rent expense for all operating leases was $2.3 million, $1.7 million
and $0.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998,
respectively.
The following is a schedule by years of future minimum lease payments under
capital leases together with the present value of the net minimum lease
payments as of December 31, 2000:
Year
---- (in thousands)
2001....................................................... $ 17
2002....................................................... 17
2003....................................................... 17
2004....................................................... 10
----
Net minimum lease payments................................. 61
Less amount representing interest.......................... (14)
----
Present value of net minimum lease payments................ $ 47
====
The gross book value and accumulated depreciation of capital leases at
December 31, 2000 was $66 thousand and $17 thousand, respectively.
Legal Proceedings
The Company is currently a defendant in lawsuits that have arisen in the
ordinary course of its business. Certain subsidiaries have been assessed income
and value-added taxes together with penalties and interest. Management does not
believe that any such lawsuits or unasserted claims will have a material
adverse effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations or
cash flows.
On January 7, 2000, a suit was filed against the Company and others by
Information Super Station ("ISS"), the majority stockholder of EBWC, in which
the Company's Internet subsidiary, iNEXTV, held a minority interest. On
February 1, 2000, the Company filed suit against ISS and others under the
Federal securities laws seeking contract recission and damages in connection
with activities related to the Company's investment. Both of these lawsuits
were settled in July 2000, and all pending litigation between the parties was
dismissed with prejudice. As part of the settlement, the Company made a cash
payment and amended the vesting provisions with respect to warrants to purchase
100,000 shares of Common Stock at a price of
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AMPEX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
$3.90 per share. The warrants expire if unexercised in June 2001. The cost of
the settlement is recorded in other (income) expense, net in the Consolidated
Statements of Operations.
In response to a lawsuit filed by the Company against Mitsubishi Electric
Corporation and Mitsubishi Electric America Inc. ("Mitsubishi"), which has been
resolved as previously reported, Mitsubishi filed a lawsuit against Ampex,
alleging patent infringement by certain Ampex video and data recorder products.
In 1997, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
determined that Ampex has no liability to Mitsubishi patents, and Mitsubishi
appealed to the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. On August 30, 1999,
the Court of Appeals affirmed the judgment in favor of Ampex and subsequently
denied Mitsubishi's request for reconsideration. During the year, Mitsubishi
filed a petition for certiorari to the Supreme Court of the United States, and
the Court ruled denying the petition. No further appeal is possible.
Environmental Matters
Ampex's facilities are subject to numerous federal, state and local laws and
regulations designed to protect the environment from waste emissions and
hazardous substances. Owners and occupiers of sites containing hazardous
substances, as well as generators and transporters of hazardous substances, are
subject to broad liability under various federal and state environmental laws
and regulations, including liability for investigative and cleanup costs and
damages arising out of past disposal activities. Ampex has been named from time
to time as a potentially responsible party by the United States Environmental
Protection Agency with respect to contaminated sites that have been designated
as "Superfund" sites, and are currently engaged in various environmental
investigation, remediation and/or monitoring activities at several sites
located off Company facilities. Management has provided reserves, which have
not been discounted, related to investigation and cleanup costs and believes
that the final disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse
effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash
flows.
The Company has not accrued any liability for costs that might be assessed
against it by federal or state environmental agencies involving sites owned by
the Company's former subsidiary Media. Media is primarily responsible for the
cleanup at its facilities and at off site locations. The Company believes that
it has no material contingent liability in connection with the Media
properties.
Guarantees
The Company has certain arrangements with banks primarily to facilitate the
issuance of performance guarantees or letters of credit. At December 31, 2000
and 1999, the Company was contingently liable for $9.4 million and $1.2
million, respectively, of general performance guarantees and letters of credit.
In November 2000, Data Systems issued Senior Secured Notes providing net
proceeds of approximately $8 million, which are included in the above amount at
December 31, 2000. The Notes are secured by certain assets of the Company and
Data Systems and are due on the earlier of May 31, 2001 or the divestiture of
Data Systems.
Note 16--Preferred Stock
Each share of Convertible Preferred Stock and Redeemable Preferred Stock
entitles the holder thereof to receive noncumulative dividends at the rate of
8% per annum, if declared by the Company's Board of Directors. Each share of
Convertible Preferred Stock may be converted, at the option of the holder
thereof, at a conversion price of $4.00 per share, into 500 shares of Common
Stock, subject to adjustment under certain circumstances. In 2000, holders of
760 shares of Convertible Preferred Stock converted their holdings into 380,000
shares of Common Stock, leaving 1,125 shares of Convertible Preferred Stock
outstanding. In 1999,
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AMPEX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
holders of 8,115 shares of Convertible Preferred Stock converted their holdings
into 4,057,500 shares of Common Stock. Beginning in June 2001, the Company will
become obligated to redeem any remaining Convertible Preferred Stock in
quarterly installments through December 2008. Beginning in June 1999, the
Company became obligated to redeem the Redeemable Preferred Stock in quarterly
installments through March 2008. In 2000, the Company issued 1,549,479 shares
of its Common Stock to satisfy the quarterly redemption requirements. In 1999,
the Company issued 1,242,245 shares of its Common Stock to satisfy the
quarterly redemption requirements. The Company is obligated to redeem
approximately $6.4 million face amount of Convertible and Redeemable Preferred
Stock over the next twelve months. The Company has the option to redeem the
Redeemable Preferred Stock at any time and the Convertible Preferred Stock
beginning in June 2001, and has the option to make mandatory redemption
payments either in cash or in shares of Common Stock. In the event that the
Company does not have sufficient funds legally available to make any mandatory
redemption payment in cash, the Company will be required to make such
redemption payment by issuing shares of Common Stock. Shares of Common Stock
issued to make any optional or mandatory redemption payments will be valued at
the higher of $2.50 or fair market value per share of Common Stock. The Company
intends to issue shares of Common Stock to satisfy its redemption obligation on
the Redeemable Preferred Stock through December 31, 2001. To the extent that
the floor redemption price exceeds the fair value of shares issued to redeem
the Convertible Preferred Stock and the Redeemable Preferred Stock the Company
recognizes a benefit from extinguishment of preferred stock.
The 3,500 shares of MicroNet Redeemable Junior Preferred Stock had a
liquidation value of $5.0 million and were to be redeemed out of a percentage
of earnings of MicroNet beginning in fiscal 1999. No redemption payments have
been made because MicroNet has reported losses since its date of acquisition.
Due to the contingent nature of the redemption provision, no value has been
ascribed to the MicroNet Redeemable Junior Preferred Stock in determination of
the purchase price at the acquisition date in 1998. In November 2000, 2,565
shares of the MicroNet Redeemable Junior Preferred Stock were distributed to
the seller by the escrow agent with the balance of 935 shares returned to
MicroNet and cancelled.
Note 17--Related Party Transactions
During 1998 and prior years, the Company received notes for the purchase of
Common Stock by an affiliated company in the principal amount of $5.3 million.
The notes bear annual interest at 5.69% to 7.96% and are collateralized by the
purchased shares.
In June 1996, the Company received a partial payment on the notes
outstanding of $0.3 million.
During 1998, the Company modified the final maturity date of the note
originally issued in 1996 to October 15, 2008. In 1998 and 1999, the Company
cancelled $0.4 million of the principal amount of the note. In certain
circumstances when the stock price exceeds $7.00 per share, the unpaid
principal balance of the note shall thereupon be reduced to $440,000. Accrued
interest on the unpaid principal amount of the note during the term of the note
will be forgiven subject to certain stipulated employment issues.
During 1999, the Company extended the maturity date of the remaining notes
originally issued in 1995, 1997 and 1998 through 2008.
Note 18--Common Stock, Stock Options and Warrants
The Company's authorized capital stock consists of Class A Common Stock
("Class A Stock"), Class C Common Stock ("Class C Stock", and collectively with
Class A Stock, the "Common Stock") and Preferred Stock. Shares of Class C Stock
and Preferred Stock are generally nonvoting except in circumstances specified
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AMPEX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
in the Company's charter documents or as otherwise required by applicable
corporate law. Accordingly, holders of Class A Stock are generally the only
stockholders with voting rights. Each share of Class C Stock converts into one
share of Class A Stock automatically following transfer unless otherwise
elected by the transferee.
The Company's 1992 Stock Incentive Plan (the "Stock Incentive Plan") for
directors, executive officers and other key employees provides for the granting
of "nonqualified stock options" and "incentive stock options" to acquire Common
Stock and/or the granting of stock appreciation rights to obtain, in cash or
shares of Common Stock, the benefit of the appreciation of the value of shares
of Common Stock after the grant date.
On June 18, 1999, at the Company's Annual Meeting, stockholders authorized
the issuance of an additional 4,000,000 shares of Common Stock under the 1992
Stock Incentive Plan. The Company is currently authorized to issue up to
8,250,000 shares of Common Stock under the Stock Incentive Plan.
On November 6, 1998, the Committee authorized the Company to allow holders
of certain "out-of-the-money" stock options to voluntarily cancel these options
in exchange for an equivalent number of new options. The new options were
granted at an exercise price of $1.0625, which was the fair value of the Common
Stock on November 6, 1998, and with new vesting and expiration schedules. Of
the 1,474,850 options eligible for exchange, option holders elected to exchange
1,455,850 options that had exercise prices of $2.00 to $4.875.
At December 31, 2000, there were 3,517,511 options outstanding, including
1,772,372 vested options. The exercise prices range from $0.4375 to $6.00 per
share and vesting schedules vary from immediate vesting to vesting over a
three-year period.
Weighted
Shares Aggregate Average
Available Number of Price per Exercise Exercise
for Grant Options Share Price Price
---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- --------
Balances, December 31,
1997................... 1,360,045 2,309,865 $1.50-10.50 $ 7,146,916 $3.09
Granted............... (1,954,600) 1,954,600 1.06- 2.94 2,649,069 1.36
Canceled.............. 1,870,648 (1,870,648) 1.50- 2.38 (6,282,617) 3.36
Exercised............. -- (50,840) 1.50-10.50 (92,010) 1.81
---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- -----
Balances, December 31,
1998................... 1,276,093 2,342,977 $1.06-10.50 $ 3,421,358 $1.46
Authorized............ 4,000,000 -- -- -- --
Granted............... (1,298,850) 1,298,850 2.13- 5.88 4,696,869 3.62
Canceled.............. 154,977 (154,977) 1.06-10.50 (620,292) 4.00
Exercised............. -- (311,716) 1.06- 3.75 (406,674) 1.30
---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- -----
Balances, December 31,
1999................... 4,132,220 3,175,134 $1.06- 6.00 $ 7,091,261 $2.23
Granted............... (1,337,200) 1,337,200 0.438- 3.88 2,594,953 1.94
Canceled.............. 790,760 (790,760) 1.06- 5.88 (2,150,438) 2.72
Exercised............. -- (204,063) 1.06- 1.50 (219,748) 1.08
---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- -----
Balances, December 31,
2000................... 3,585,780 3,517,511 $0.438-6.00 $ 7,316,028 $2.08
========== ========== =========== =========== =====
For the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999 and 1998, the weighted average
fair value of options granted was $1.24, $2.10 and $0.65 per share,
respectively.
At both December 31, 2000 and 1999 there were 816,000 Warrants outstanding
and at December 31, 1998, there were 1,020,000 Warrants outstanding exercisable
at $2.25 per share, to provide a like number of shares of Common Stock.
F-23
AMPEX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
The options outstanding and currently exercisable by exercise price at
December 31, 2000 are as follows:
Options Currently
Options Outstanding Exercisable
---------------------------------------------------- -----------------------
Weighted
Average Weighted Weighted
Remaining Average Average
Exercise Number Contractual Exercise Number Exercise
Prices Outstanding Life (Years) Price Exercisable Price
----------- ----------- ------------ -------- ----------- --------
$0.43-$1.50 1,468,546 3.80 $1.22 1,309,218 $1.25
$1.56-$3.75 1,646,852 2.03 2.27 304,424 2.83
$3.87-$6.00 402,113 1.59 4.45 158,730 4.54
--------- ---- ----- --------- -----
3,517,511 2.72 $2.08 1,772,372 $1.82
========= ==== ===== ========= =====
The fair values of options at the date of grant was estimated using the
Black-Scholes model with the following weighted average assumptions:
December 31,
-------------------------------
2000 1999 1998
--------- --------- ---------
Expected life (years)....................... 1.0-3.5 1.0-3.5 1.5-3.5
========= ========= =========
Risk-free interest rate..................... 5.46-6.60% 4.59-6.59% 4.4-5.65%
========= ========= =========
Expected volatility......................... 1.03-1.25 0.95-1.5 0.75-1.22
========= ========= =========
Expected dividend yield..................... -- -- --
========= ========= =========
The Company has elected to account for employee stock options using the
intrinsic value method prescribed by APB 25, and therefore compensation cost
for stock options is measured as the excess, if any, of the quoted market
price of the Company's stock at the date of the grant over the amount an
employee must pay to acquire the stock. Had compensation cost for the
Company's stock-based compensation plan been determined on the fair value of
the grant dates for awards under those plans consistent with the method of
SFAS 123, the Company's net income (loss) and diluted income (loss) per share
would have been reduced to the pro forma amounts indicated below:
Year Ended December 31,
---------------------------
2000 1999 1998
-------- -------- -------
(in thousands)
Net income (loss) applicable to common
stockholders:
As reported................................. $(34,530) $(14,997) $10,438
-------- -------- -------
Pro forma................................... $(35,867) $(17,790) $ 8,231
======== ======== =======
Basic income (loss) per share:
As reported................................. $ (0.61) $ (0.28) $ 0.22
-------- -------- -------
Pro forma................................... $ (0.64) $ (0.33) $ 0.17
======== ======== =======
Diluted income (loss) per share:
As reported................................. $ (0.61) $ (0.28) $ 0.20
-------- -------- -------
Pro forma................................... $ (0.64) $ (0.33) $ 0.15
======== ======== =======
These proforma disclosures are not necessarily representative of the
effects on reported net income (loss) for future years.
F-24
AMPEX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
Note 19--Pension Plans
The Company's domestic employees participate in a qualified noncontributory
defined benefit pension plan. Benefits are based on years of service and
salary levels during the highest 60 consecutive months of the last 120
consecutive months of service. In early 1994, the Company amended the plan to
terminate benefit service and compensation credit accruals as of February 1,
1994. The impact of this curtailment was not material to the Company's
liability accounts relating to its pension plan. Certain of the Company's
employees employed by its foreign subsidiaries are covered by contributory
pension plans maintained and funded in accordance with local laws.
Pension expense for the domestic plan in 2000, 1999 and 1998 consisted of
the following:
Year Ended December 31,
----------------------------
2000 1999 1998
-------- -------- --------
(in thousands)
Interest on projected benefit obligation...... $ 12,398 $ 11,744 $ 11,217
Expected return on assets..................... (14,145) (13,006) (12,403)
Recognized actuarial loss (gain).............. -- 2,083 401
-------- -------- --------
Net periodic pension cost (benefit)......... $ (1,747) $ 821 $ (785)
======== ======== ========
The domestic plan funded status and amounts included in the consolidated
balance sheets are as follows:
December 31,
--------------------
2000 1999
--------- ---------
(in thousands)
Actuarial present value of benefits:
Vested and total accumulated benefits............... $ 165,752 $ 164,747
========= =========
Projected benefit obligation.......................... $(165,752) $(164,747)
Less: plan assets at fair value....................... 157,722 175,803
--------- ---------
(8,030) 11,056
Unrecognized net loss................................. -- (5,485)
--------- ---------
Prepaid (accrued) pension cost........................ $ (8,030) $ 5,571
========= =========
The Company remains the plan sponsor of a pension plan ("Media Plan")
although it disposed of the company ("Media") in November 1995. Media is
contractually required to provide funding for its obligations under the plan,
but if it fails to do so, the Company will be required to make any required
termination liability payments. As of December 31, 2000, the Company's
consolidated balance sheets included $0.4 million in "other assets" for
certain payments due from the Media Plan. The Media Plan's projected benefit
obligation and plan assets at fair value at December 31, 2000, were
approximately $42.5 million and $42.4 million, respectively.
F-25
AMPEX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
The following provides a reconciliation of benefit obligations, plan assets
and funded status of the plans:
December 31,
------------------
2000 1999
-------- --------
(in thousands)
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at the beginning of the year........ $164,747 $187,209
Interest cost.......................................... 12,398 11,744
Actuarial gain (loss).................................. 2,000 (21,230)
Benefits paid.......................................... (13,393) (12,976)
-------- --------
Benefit obligation at the end of the year.............. $165,752 $164,747
======== ========
Change in plan assets:
Plan assets at the beginning of the year............... $175,803 $157,578
Actual return on plan assets........................... (8,640) 26,122
Company contributions.................................. 3,952 5,079
Benefits paid.......................................... (13,393) (12,976)
-------- --------
Plan assets at the end of the year..................... $157,722 $175,803
======== ========
Funded status.......................................... $ (8,030) $ 11,056
Unrecognized net actuarial loss (gain)................. 19,655 (5,130)
-------- --------
Prepaid (accrued) benefit cost......................... $ 11,625 $ 5,926
======== ========
Actuarial assumptions as of December 31, 2000 and 1999 are as follows:
December 31,
--------------
2000 1999
------ ------
Assumed discount rate........................................ 7.75% 7.75%
Rate of compensation increase................................ N/A N/A
Expected long-term rate of return............................ 9.0% 9.0%
Assets of the domestic pension plan are invested in directed trusts. At
December 31, 2000 and 1999, assets of the directed trusts were primarily
invested in U.S. government obligations, corporate stocks and bonds and units
of common investment funds consisting of short-term interest bearing
instruments and common stock.
In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 87,
Employers' Accounting for Pensions, the Company has recorded an additional
minimum pension liability for the underfunded plan of $17.6 million
representing the excess of unfunded accumulated benefit obligations over
previously recorded pension cost liabilities at December 31, 2000. To the
extent that these additional liabilities exceed related unrecognized prior
service cost and net transition obligations, the increase or decrease in
liabilities was charged directly to stockholders' deficit. For 2000 and 1998,
stockholders' deficit was charged $17.6 million and $0.02 million,
respectively. At December 31, 1999, the Company recorded a deferred pension
asset of $5.6 million representing the excess of the fair value of plan assets
less the unrecognized net actuarial gain over the accumulated benefit
obligation.
F-26
AMPEX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
The components of foreign pension expense were as follows:
Year Ended
December 31,
-----------------
2000 1999 1998
----- ----- ----
(in thousands)
Service cost.............................................. $ -- $ -- $ 47
Interest cost............................................. 120 118 115
FAS 88 income............................................. -- (207) --
Amortization and deferral................................. -- -- 11
----- ----- ----
Net periodic pension cost (benefit)..................... $ 120 $ (89) $173
===== ===== ====
The reconciliation of the funded status of the foreign plans is as follows:
December 31,
-----------------------------------------------
2000 1999
Plans in Which Plans in Which
----------------------- -----------------------
Assets Accumulated Assets Accumulated
Exceed Benefits Exceed Benefits
Accumulated Exceed Accumulated Exceed
Benefits Assets Benefits Assets
----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
(in thousands)
Actuarial present value of
benefits:
Vested and total accumulated
benefits................... $ -- $ 1,880 $ -- $ 1,777
===== ======= ===== =======
Projected benefit obligation.. $ -- $(1,880) $ -- $(1,777)
Remaining unrecognized
transition net (asset)
obligation................... -- 144 -- (7)
----- ------- ----- -------
Prepaid (accrued) pension
cost......................... $ -- $(1,736) $ -- $(1,784)
===== ======= ===== =======
The Company also maintains a 401(k) savings plan available to domestic
employees. The Company matches certain portions of employee contributions after
one year of service. Contributions and expenses in connection with this plan
amounted to less than $0.1 million for each year ended December 31, 2000, 1999
and 1998, respectively.
Note 20--Royalty Income
In 1999 and 1998, the Company received and recognized payments attributable
to the settlement of patent litigation and other negotiated settlements related
to prior years' sales of products by licensees. Such payments amounted to $6.7
million and $2.0 million in 1999 and 1998, respectively. The royalties for 2000
and the balance of royalties earned in 1999 and 1998 represents royalties for
product shipments in the current period.
F-27
AMPEX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
Note 21--Restructuring Charges (Credits)
Restructuring charges (credits) for the years ended December 31, 2000, 1999
and 1998 are included in the "Loss on Disposal of Discontinued Operations" and
"Income (Loss) of Business Held for Sale" and consist of the following:
Year Ended December
31,
-----------------------
2000 1999 1998
------ ------- -------
(in thousands)
Provisions for vacated lease obligations.......... $ -- $(3,827) $(1,200)
Write-down of property, plant and equipment....... -- 440 400
Provisions for employee separation costs.......... -- 2,545 2,747
Provisions for relocation......................... -- 301 579
Costs associated with closure of MicroNet......... 2,059 -- --
Costs associated with closure of foreign
subsidiaries..................................... -- 1,462 --
------ ------- -------
$2,059 $ 921 $ 2,526
====== ======= =======
As of the year-end 2000, Ampex decided to discontinue the operations of
MicroNet. The Company established a reserve for the costs of closure, which is
included in "Loss on Disposal of Discontinued Operations" on the Consolidated
Statement of Operations and recorded $2.1 million as part of the "Accrued
Restructuring Costs" on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. Closing costs included
$0.4 million associated with the elimination of approximately 52 U.S. positions
in engineering, manufacturing and administration, $1.4 million for lease
obligations and $0.3 million for other expenses, all of which consists of cash
payments in future periods.
Data Systems recorded a net restructuring charge in 1999 of $0.9 million.
The charge included $3.3 million in connection with the relocation of the
remaining portion of its DCRsi manufacturing operations and other functions
from its Redwood City, California facility to its Colorado Springs, Colorado
facility and $1.5 million for the wind down of its German subsidiary, offset by
a credit of $1.8 million related to the termination of the lease of one of its
buildings at its Redwood City, California facility and $2.1 million largely
related to the finalization of termination clauses on two of its leased
properties. The $3.3 million restructuring charge are costs associated with the
elimination of approximately 86 U.S. positions in engineering, manufacturing
and administration, and $0.3 million for relocation expenses. At December 31,
2000, Data Systems had paid and charged $2.8 million against its liability
accounts related to the termination benefits set up for the 1999 restructuring
and terminated 84 employees. At December 31, 2000, the Company which assumes
any remaining liability on sale of Data Systems had a remaining balance for
accrued restructuring costs of $0.3 million, all of which consists of expected
cash payments in future periods.
Data Systems recorded a net restructuring charge in 1998 of $2.5 million.
The charge included $3.3 million in connection with the relocation of a portion
of its DCRsi manufacturing operations from its Redwood City, California
facility to its Colorado Springs, Colorado facility and concurrent workforce
reduction, offset by a credit of $0.8 million related to the termination of the
lease of one of its buildings at its Redwood City, California facility. The
$3.3 million restructuring charge includes $2.7 million for costs associated
with the elimination of approximately 106 U.S. positions in engineering,
manufacturing and administration, and $0.6 million for transition, shipping and
other costs. At December 31, 2000, the Company had no remaining liability
related to the termination benefits set up for the 1998 restructuring and
terminated 106 employees.
Accruals for restructuring costs totaled $2.5 million at December 31, 2000
including $1.4 million relating to vacated or abandoned leases. The lease
obligations associated with the Company's restructuring have not been
discounted to present value.
F-28
AMPEX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
Note 22--Income Taxes
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes for domestic
and foreign operations consisted of the following:
Year Ended December 31,
---------------------------
2000 1999 1998
-------- ------- --------
(in thousands)
Domestic...................................... $(24,905) $(6,815) $ 3,159
Foreign....................................... (20) 378 (238)
-------- ------- --------
$(24,925) $(6,437) $ 2,921
======== ======= ========
The provision for (benefit of) income taxes consisted of the following:
Year Ended December 31,
---------------------------
2000 1999 1998
-------- ------- --------
(in thousands)
Current:
Federal..................................... $ -- $ -- $ (44)
State....................................... 10 -- 10
Foreign..................................... -- -- 5
Foreign withholding taxes on royalty
income..................................... 1,252 2,010 1,079
-------- ------- --------
1,262 2,010 1,050
======== ======= ========
Long-term:
State....................................... -- -- (5,227)
Foreign..................................... -- -- (10,151)
-------- ------- --------
-- -- (15,378)
-------- ------- --------
$ 1,262 $ 2,010 $(14,328)
======== ======= ========
The difference between taxes computed by applying the statutory federal
corporate income tax rate (effective for 2000, 1999, and 1998) to income from
continuing operations before income taxes and the actual provision for income
taxes was as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
--------------------------
2000 1999 1998
------- ------- --------
(in thousands)
Federal income tax provision at statutory
rate.......................................... $(8,723) $(2,253) $ 1,022
Domestic losses not benefited.................. 8,716 2,385 (1,064)
Foreign gains not taxed........................ -- (131) --
Foreign losses not benefited................... 7 -- 47
Rates in excess of U.S......................... 1,252 2,009 1,079
Reversal of long-term state and foreign income
tax reserves.................................. -- -- (15,378)
Other, net..................................... 10 -- (34)
------- ------- --------
$ 1,262 $ 2,010 $(14,328)
======= ======= ========
F-29
AMPEX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
The following table shows the major components of the deferred income tax
assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2000 and 1999:
December 31,
------------------
2000 1999
-------- --------
(in thousands)
Inventory basis differences............................ $ -- $ 657
Restructuring reserves and other liabilities not yet
deductible for tax purposes........................... 3,879 987
Loss carryforwards..................................... 43,755 45,631
Foreign withholding taxes on undistributed earnings of
foreign subsidiaries.................................. (1,213) (1,213)
Property, plant and equipment Basis differences........ 2,197 (107)
Credit from prior year's minimum tax................... 1,133 1,133
Other.................................................. 2,512 315
Less valuation allowance............................... (53,476) (48,616)
-------- --------
Deferred tax liability................................. $ (1,213) $ (1,213)
======== ========
A valuation allowance has been established to reduce the deferred tax asset
to the amount expected to be realized.
In the first quarter of 1998, the Company reversed $5.2 million previously
reserved in connection with disputed state income taxes for the prior years,
following the favorable settlement of that dispute in March 1998. In the second
and third quarter of 1998, the Company reversed $4.9 and $5.2 million,
respectively, previously reserved in connection with the liquidation of its
subsidiary in Italy. As at December 31, 2000, the Company had net operating
loss carryforwards for income tax purposes of $125 million expiring in the
years 2007 through 2020. As a result of the financing transactions that were
completed in April 1994 and February 1995, the Company's ability to utilize its
net operating losses and credit carryforwards as an offset against future
consolidated federal income tax liabilities will be restricted in its
application, which will result in a material amount of the net operating loss
never being utilized by the Company.
Note 23--Segment Reporting
The Company has the following operating segments: licensing of intellectual
property and Internet video production and distribution. The accounting
policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of
significant accounting policies.
The Company evaluates segment performance based on return on operating
assets employed. Profitability is measured as income or loss from continuing
operations before income taxes excluding goodwill amortization and asset
writedown.
F-30
AMPEX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
Intersegment sales and transfers are accounted for at current market prices
but they were not significant to revenues.
Year Ended December 31, 2000
--------------------------------------------
Licensing of Eliminations
Internet Intellectual and
Video Property Corporate Totals
-------- ------------ ------------ --------
Revenues from external
customers................... $ 2,896 $12,272 $ (27) $ 15,141
Interest income.............. 41 -- 1,139 1,180
Interest expense............. 45 -- 5,441 5,486
Depreciation, amortization
and accretion............... 1,179 3 805 1,987
Segment income (loss)........ (21,118) 11,220 (9,615) (19,513)
Segment assets............... 7,082 2 33,784 40,868
Expenditures for segment
assets...................... 2,890 -- (182) 2,708
Year Ended December 31, 1999
--------------------------------------------
Licensing of Eliminations
Internet Intellectual and
Video Property Corporate Totals
-------- ------------ ------------ --------
Revenues from external
customers................... $ 1,909 $19,850 $ (58) $ 21,701
Interest income.............. 108 -- 2,277 2,385
Interest expense............. 140 -- 5,419 5,559
Depreciation, amortization
and accretion............... 289 -- 976 1,265
Segment income (loss)........ (18,934) 18,582 (2,757) (3,109)
Segment assets............... 17,551 3 75,251 92,805
Expenditures for segment
assets...................... 1,518 -- 286 1,804
Year Ended December 31, 1998
--------------------------------------------
Licensing of Eliminations
Internet Intellectual and
Video Property Corporate Totals
-------- ------------ ------------ --------
Revenues from external
customers................... $ -- $10,591 $ -- $ 10,591
Interest income.............. -- -- 2,982 2,982
Interest expense............. -- -- 4,282 4,282
Depreciation, amortization
and accretion............... -- 2 756 758
Segment income (loss)........ -- 9,087 (6,166) 2,921
Segment assets............... -- 3 115,998 116,001
Expenditures for segment
assets...................... -- -- 2,194 2,194
F-31
AMPEX CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(Continued)
Note 24- Foreign Operations
The following table shows certain financial information relating to the
Company's operations in various geographical areas:
Year Ended December 31,
---------------------------
2000 1999 1998
-------- -------- -------
(in thousands)
Total revenue:
United States............................... $ 15,141 $ 21,701 $10,591
Year Ended December 31,
---------------------------
2000 1999 1998
-------- -------- -------
(in thousands)
Income (loss) from continuing operations
before income taxes:
United States............................... $(13,695) $ 6,665 $ 8,250
Europe, Africa and the Middle East.......... 180 (3) 313
Other foreign............................... (2) -- 18
Eliminations and corporate expenses......... (11,408) (13,099) (5,660)
-------- -------- -------
Total..................................... $(24,925) $ (6,437) $ 2,921
======== ======== =======
Loss from discontinued operations and business
held for sale:
United States............................... $ (8,208) $ (4,374) $(5,694)
Europe, Africa and the Middle East.......... (52) (1,080) 457
Other foreign............................... (1) (49) 154
Eliminations and corporate expenses......... (1,345) (1,421) (1,728)
-------- -------- -------
Total..................................... $ (9,606) $ (6,924) $(6,811)
======== ======== =======
Year Ended
December 31,
---------------
2000 1999
------- -------
(in thousands)
Identifiable assets:
United States............................................. $18,525 $30,544
Europe, Africa and the Middle East........................ 1,642 149
Other foreign............................................. 729 906
Eliminations and corporate assets......................... 19,972 61,206
------- -------
Total................................................... $40,868 $92,805
======= =======
Transfers between geographic areas are at cost plus a reasonable profit.
Identifiable assets are classified by the location of the Company's facilities
and include cash, investments, accounts receivable, inventories, intangible
assets, other assets, net assets of business held for sale, deferred pension
and property, plant and equipment. Corporate assets consisted principally of
cash, investments, interest receivable, deferred pension, deferred financing
fees and intangible assets at December 31, 2000 and 1999.
Note 25--Major Customers
The Company recorded revenue from three licensees in 2000, 1999 and 1998,
which each individually accounted for more than 10% of the total revenue and
collectively accounted for 75.4%, 74.2% and 74.3% of total revenue in 2000,
1999 and 1998, respectively.
F-32
AMPEX CORPORATION
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts........................... S-2
S-1
AMPEX CORPORATION
SCHEDULE II - VALUATION QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
(in thousands)
Balance at Additions Charges to Balance at
beginning of cost and other end of
Description period expenses accounts/(1)/ Deductions/(2)/ period
- ----------- ------ -------- -------- ---------- ------
Allowance for doubtful
accounts and sales returns
December 31, 1998 $ 1,484 $(432) $ 1,174 $ (866) $ 1,360
December 31, 1999 $ 1,360 $(540) $ (432) $ (30) $ 358
December 31, 2000 $ 358 $ (2) $ (427) $ 71 $ -
Allowance for obsolete and
slow moving inventory
December 31, 1998 $15,629 $ 978 $ 5,961 $(4,926) $ 17,642
December 31, 1999 $17,642 $ 41 $(13,395) $(2,515) $ 1,773
December 31, 2000 $ 1,773 $ 651 $ (1,053) $(1,371) $ -
(1) Includes transfers and reclassifications to other accounts, including any
disposition of Ampex Data Systems Corporation, MicroNet Technology, Inc. and
TV onthe WEB accounts receivable and inventories.
(2) Includes write-offs and disposition of accounts receivable and inventories.
S-2
AMPEX CORPORATION
2000 FORM 10-K
EXHIBIT INDEX
Description
- -----------
10.15 Assignment and assumption of lease dated November 21, 2000 between the
Company as assignor and Data Systems as assignee.
10.21 Promissory Note dated August 6, 1999, issued by Sherborne Investments
Corporation to the Registrant in the principal amount of $1,779,050.
10.22 Promissory Note dated September 17, 1998, issued by SH Securities Co.,
LLC to the Registrant in the principal amount of $2,200,000, and letter
agreement related thereto.
10.23 Promissory Note dated November 15, 2000, issued by Sherborne
Investments Corporation in the principal amount of $1,015,000.50.
21.1 Subsidiaries of the Company.
23.1 Consent of Independent Accountants.
25.1 Power of Attorney (included in the signature page of this Report).