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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, DC 20549

 


 

FORM 10-Q

 

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the Quarterly Period Ended January 3, 2004

 

Commission file number 000-29309

 


 

MATRIXONE, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

Delaware   02-0372301

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization)

  (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

210 Littleton Road

Westford, Massachusetts 01886

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code)

 

(978) 589-4000

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

 


 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes x No ¨

 

As of February 9, 2004, there were 48,380,101 shares of common stock, $0.01 par value per share, outstanding.

 



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MATRIXONE, INC.

QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

FOR THE FISCAL QUARTER ENDED JANUARY 3, 2004

 

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

    

Item 1:

  

Financial Statements:

    
    

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of January 3, 2004 (unaudited) and June 28, 2003

   1
    

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Six Month Periods Ended January 3, 2004 and December 28, 2002 (unaudited)

   2
    

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three and Six Month Periods Ended January 3, 2004 and December 28, 2002 (unaudited)

   3
    

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

   4

Item 2:

  

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

   14
    

Cautionary Statements

   36

Item 3:

  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

   49

Item 4:

  

Controls and Procedures

   50

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

    

Item 1:

  

Legal Proceedings

   51

Item 2:

  

Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds

   52

Item 4:

  

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

   52

Item 5:

  

Other Information

   52

Item 6:

  

Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

   53

Signatures

   54

 


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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

MATRIXONE, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

     January 3,
2004


   

June 28,

2003


 
     (unaudited)        
ASSETS                 

CURRENT ASSETS:

                

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 118,522     $ 127,665  

Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,704 and $2,186

     20,969       19,544  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     5,901       7,197  
    


 


Total current assets

     145,392       154,406  

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET

     8,467       11,911  

OTHER ASSETS

     3,535       2,367  
    


 


     $ 157,394     $ 168,684  
    


 


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY                 

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

                

Accounts payable

   $ 5,354     $ 6,187  

Accrued expenses

     15,384       15,202  

Deferred revenue

     18,031       17,910  
    


 


Total current liabilities

     38,769       39,299  
    


 


COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (NOTE 6)

                

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

                

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value per share, 5,000 shares authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding

     —         —    

Common stock, $0.01 par value per share; 100,000 shares authorized; 48,374 and 47,904 shares issued and outstanding

     484       479  

Additional paid-in capital

     211,884       211,098  

Deferred stock-based compensation

     —         (567 )

Accumulated deficit

     (97,004 )     (83,165 )

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     3,261       1,540  
    


 


Total stockholders’ equity

     118,625       129,385  
    


 


     $ 157,394     $ 168,684  
    


 


 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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MATRIXONE, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended

    Six Months Ended

 
     January 3,
2004


    December 28,
2002


    January 3,
2004


    December 28,
2002


 

REVENUES:

                                

Software license

   $ 9,384     $ 11,066     $ 15,498     $ 24,801  

Service

     17,485       16,952       34,612       34,341  
    


 


 


 


Total revenues

     26,869       28,018       50,110       59,142  
    


 


 


 


COST OF REVENUES:

                                

Software license

     1,621       1,104       3,157       2,513  

Service (1)

     12,103       11,068       23,137       24,578  
    


 


 


 


Total cost of revenues

     13,724       12,172       26,294       27,091  
    


 


 


 


GROSS PROFIT

     13,145       15,846       23,816       32,051  
    


 


 


 


OPERATING EXPENSES:

                                

Selling and marketing (1)

     9,031       11,801       17,960       24,278  

Research and development (1)

     5,432       6,581       11,436       13,231  

General and administrative (1)

     2,374       2,725       4,683       5,580  

Stock-based compensation (1)

     188       831       567       1,695  

Restructuring charges

     1,884       3,800       1,884       3,800  

Asset impairment and disposal charges

     1,680       —         1,680       —    
    


 


 


 


Total operating expenses

     20,589       25,738       38,210       48,584  
    


 


 


 


LOSS FROM OPERATIONS

     (7,444 )     (9,892 )     (14,394 )     (16,533 )
    


 


 


 


OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):

                                

Interest income

     321       554       631       1,168  

Other income (expense), net

     22       (46 )     27       (161 )
    


 


 


 


Total other income (expense)

     343       508       658       1,007  
    


 


 


 


Loss before income taxes

     (7,101 )     (9,384 )     (13,736 )     (15,526 )

PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES

     50       —         103       —    
    


 


 


 


NET LOSS

   $ (7,151 )   $ (9,384 )   $ (13,839 )   $ (15,526 )
    


 


 


 


BASIC AND DILUTED NET LOSS PER SHARE

   $ (0.15 )   $ (0.20 )   $ (0.29 )   $ (0.33 )
    


 


 


 


SHARES USED IN COMPUTING BASIC AND DILUTED NET LOSS PER SHARE

     48,210       47,451       48,086       47,263  
    


 


 


 



                                

(1)      The following summarizes the allocation of stock-based compensation:

                                

Cost of service revenues

   $ 64     $ 209     $ 172     $ 424  

Selling and marketing

     64       232       165       476  

Research and development

     26       173       107       355  

General and administrative

     34       217       123       440  
    


 


 


 


Total stock-based compensation

   $ 188     $ 831     $ 567     $ 1,695  
    


 


 


 


 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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MATRIXONE, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended

 
    

January 3,

2004


    December 28,
2002


 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

                

Net loss

   $ (13,839 )   $ (15,526 )

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

                

Depreciation

     2,517       2,547  

Asset impairment and disposal charges

     1,680       —    

Stock-based compensation

     567       1,695  

Provision for (reduction in) doubtful accounts

     (503 )     307  

Changes in assets and liabilities:

                

Accounts receivable

     192       8,669  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     1,219       432  

Accounts payable

     (969 )     (2,576 )

Accrued expenses

     (422 )     (780 )

Deferred revenues

     (570 )     (2,907 )
    


 


Net cash used in operating activities

     (10,128 )     (8,139 )
    


 


CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

                

Purchases of property and equipment

     (586 )     (1,634 )

Other assets

     (1,024 )     207  
    


 


Net cash used in investing activities

     (1,610 )     (1,427 )
    


 


CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

                

Proceeds from stock option exercises

     267       529  

Proceeds from purchases of common stock under employee stock purchase plan

     524       254  
    


 


Net cash provided by financing activities

     791       783  
    


 


EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     1,804       782  
    


 


NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

     (9,143 )     (8,001 )

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD

     127,665       139,642  
    


 


CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD

   $ 118,522     $ 131,641  
    


 


SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

                

Cash paid for income taxes

   $ 90     $ 289  
    


 


 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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MATRIXONE, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

Note 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

 

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of MatrixOne, Inc. (the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. These accounting principles were applied on a basis consistent with those of the consolidated financial statements contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 28, 2003 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 28, 2003. In the opinion of management, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting only of normal, recurring adjustments, except for the asset impairment and disposal charges and restructuring charges in Note 3 and Note 4, respectively) necessary for a fair presentation. The operating results for the three month and six month periods ended January 3, 2004 may not be indicative of the results expected for any succeeding quarter or the entire fiscal year ending July 3, 2004.

 

The Company operates on a 52 or 53 week fiscal year that ends on the Saturday closest to June 30th and on thirteen or fourteen week fiscal quarters that end on the Saturday closest to September 30th, December 31st and March 31st. The fiscal quarter ended January 3, 2004 consisted of fourteen weeks, and the fiscal year ending July 3, 2004 will consist of 53 weeks. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and judgments, which are evaluated on an on-going basis, that affect the amounts reported in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that it believes are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results could differ from those estimates and judgments. In particular, significant estimates and judgments include those related to revenue recognition, allowance for doubtful accounts, valuation of prepaid software royalty fees, useful lives of property and equipment, valuation of deferred tax assets and software license and professional services warranty.

 

Concentrations of Credit Risk and Significant Customers

 

No customer represented more than 10% of the Company’s total revenues for the three or six month periods ended January 3, 2004 and December 28, 2002. One customer represented 12.6% of the Company’s accounts receivable at January 3, 2004, and one other customer represented 10.2% of the Company’s accounts receivable at December 28, 2002.

 

Note 2. Other Assets

 

At January 3, 2004, other assets included a long-term accounts receivable from a customer due on September 16, 2005 of $1,460. The software license revenue related to this long-term accounts receivable, which is included in deferred revenue, will be recognized when payment becomes due on September 16, 2005, assuming any remaining contractual obligations have been met and collectibility is probable.

 

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MATRIXONE, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (continued)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

Note 3. Asset Impairment and Disposal Charges

 

In conjunction with the October 2003 restructuring program (Note 4), the Company evaluated the recoverability of certain of its assets. Based on this evaluation, the Company determined that certain capitalized software would not be recoverable due to the Company’s inability to utilize and maintain this software as a result of the termination of certain operational and technical personnel and the reorganization of certain departments. Accordingly, the Company recorded an asset impairment charge of $1,209, which represented the net book value of this software as of the evaluation date. In addition, in conjunction with the closure and consolidation of certain office facilities, the Company abandoned or disposed of certain office equipment and leasehold improvements that could not be transferred to or used by the remaining offices and recorded an asset abandonment and disposal charge of $471, which represented the net book value of these assets on the date of the abandonment or disposal.

 

Note 4. Restructuring Charges

 

October 2003 Restructuring Program

 

As a result of disappointing financial results for the three months ended September 27, 2003 and continued weakness in information technology spending and global economic conditions and the related impact on the Company’s business, in October 2003 the Company implemented a restructuring program to further reduce expenses to align its operations and cost structure with current and projected market conditions (the “October 2003 restructuring program”). This restructuring program primarily included a reduction in the number of employees across all functions and locations and the closure and consolidation of certain offices.

 

The October 2003 restructuring program included a reduction in workforce of 45 employees, including 10 employees in cost of service revenues, 16 employees in selling and marketing, 13 employees in research and development and six employees in general and administration. The costs related to the reduction in workforce include severance, fringe benefits and other related costs. These severed employees were not required to render service in order to receive termination benefits and were not required to render service beyond the minimum retention period.

 

The October 2003 restructuring program also included costs related to the closure and consolidation of certain office facilities. During the three months ended January 3, 2004, the Company vacated these offices and entered into agreements with the lessors to terminate the leases before the original lease term and paid a lease termination fee. In conjunction with the consolidation of certain offices, the Company also incurred certain costs to relocate employees and office furniture and equipment.

 

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MATRIXONE, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (continued)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

The significant components of the October 2003 restructuring program and the related restructuring charges, cash payments and the remaining accrual as of January 3, 2004 were as follows:

 

     Employee
Severance and
Fringe Benefits


    Facilities and
Other
Associated
Costs


    Total

 

Restructuring charges - fiscal 2004

   $ 1,304     $ 508     $ 1,812  

Cash payments - fiscal 2004

     (1,003 )     (441 )     (1,444 )
    


 


 


Accrual balance as of January 3, 2004

   $ 301     $ 67     $ 368  
    


 


 


 

The October 2003 restructuring program was substantially completed during the three months ended January 3, 2004, and the remaining cash payments are expected to be made through February 28, 2004.

 

April 2003 Restructuring Program

 

In April 2003, the Company reorganized certain of its operations to reduce expenses and to better align its management structure with its strategic initiatives (the “April 2003 restructuring program”). The April 2003 restructuring program consisted of the elimination of certain positions within the Company, primarily at the Vice President and Director level.

 

The April 2003 restructuring program included a reduction in workforce of 13 employees, consisting of seven employees in selling and marketing, four employees in research and development and two employees in general and administration. The costs related to the reduction in workforce include severance, fringe benefits and other related costs. These severed employees were not required to render service in order to receive termination benefits and were not required to render service beyond the minimum retention period.

 

The significant components of the April 2003 restructuring program and the related restructuring charges, non-cash adjustments, cash payments and the remaining accrual as of January 3, 2004 were as follows:

 

     Employee
Severance and
Fringe Benefits


 

Restructuring charge – fiscal 2003

   $ 521  

Cash payments – fiscal 2003

     (265 )
    


Accrual balance as of June 28, 2003

     256  

Cash payments – fiscal 2004

     (209 )

Non-cash adjustments – fiscal 2004

     100  
    


Accrual balance as of January 3, 2004

   $ 147  
    


 

The non-cash adjustments during fiscal 2004 reflect additional employee severance related costs. The April 2003 restructuring program was substantially completed during fiscal 2003, and the remaining cash payments are expected to be made through June 30, 2004.

 

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MATRIXONE, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (continued)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

October 2002 Restructuring Program

 

As a result of continued weakness in information technology spending and global economic conditions and the related impact on the Company’s business, in October 2002 the Company implemented a restructuring program to reduce expenses to align its operations and cost structure with market conditions (the “October 2002 restructuring program”). This restructuring program primarily included a reduction in the number of employees across all functions and locations, a reduction in the use of independent contractors across all functions and locations and the closure of excess facilities.

 

The October 2002 restructuring program included a reduction in workforce of 86 employees, consisting of 32 employees in cost of service revenues, 28 employees in selling and marketing, 17 employees in research and development and nine employees in general and administration. The costs related to the reduction in workforce include severance, fringe benefits and other related costs.

 

The October 2002 restructuring program also included facility and lease costs related to the closure of certain excess facilities that the Company has exited and the termination of certain automotive lease contracts.

 

The significant components of the October 2002 restructuring program and the related restructuring charges, non-cash adjustments, cash payments and the remaining accrual as of January 3, 2004 were as follows:

 

     Employee
Severance and
Fringe Benefits


   

Facilities

and Leases


    Total

 

Restructuring charges – fiscal 2003

   $ 3,348     $ 452     $ 3,800  

Non-cash adjustments – fiscal 2003

     (520 )     (135 )     (655 )
    


 


 


Adjusted restructuring charges – fiscal 2003

     2,828       317       3,145  

Cash payments – fiscal 2003

     (2,464 )     (198 )     (2,662 )
    


 


 


Accrual balance as of June 28, 2003

     364       119       483  

Cash payments – fiscal 2004

     (135 )     (55 )     (190 )

Non-cash adjustments – fiscal 2004

     34       (62 )     (28 )
    


 


 


Accrual balance as of January 3, 2004

   $ 263     $ 2     $ 265  
    


 


 


 

The non-cash adjustments during fiscal 2004 reflect an unfavorable final settlement for an employee severance arrangement and favorable final settlement for certain lease arrangements. The October 2002 restructuring program was substantially completed during fiscal 2003, and the remaining cash payments are expected to be made through April 30, 2004.

 

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MATRIXONE, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (continued)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

Note 5. Software License and Professional Services Warranty

 

The Company generally provides a 90 day warranty on its software products. The Company’s software products are generally warranted to perform in all material aspects as described in the applicable software product documentation, and the media in which the software is delivered is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. To date, our software product warranty expense has not been material.

 

The Company’s professional services are generally warranted to be performed in a workmanlike manner. In the event the customer requests the work be corrected, the Company generally will provide these additional professional services at no charge to comply with the Company’s warranty obligations and to ensure customer satisfaction.

 

The Company records an estimate of professional services warranty based on historical activity. Warranty expense is included in cost of services and the related liability is included in accrued liabilities. The Company primarily satisfies its warranty obligations by providing in-kind services. The activity related to the Company’s warranty accrual is presented below.

 

Accrual balance as of June 28, 2003

   $ 919  

Provisions for warranty charged to cost of services during the six months ended January 3, 2004

     520  

Payments made (in kind or in cash) during the six months ended January 3, 2004

     (577 )
    


Accrual balance as of January 3, 2004

   $ 862  
    


 

Note 6. Commitments and Contingencies

 

Contingencies

 

On April 19, 2002, a consolidated amended class action complaint was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The complaint, which superseded five virtually identical complaints that had been filed from July 24, 2001 to September 5, 2001, names as defendants the Company, two of its officers, and certain underwriters involved in the Company’s initial public offering of common stock (“IPO”). The complaint is allegedly brought on behalf of purchasers of the Company’s common stock during the period from February 29, 2000 to December 6, 2000 and asserts, among other things, that the Company’s IPO prospectus and registration statement violated federal securities laws because they contained material misrepresentations and/or omissions regarding the conduct of the Company’s IPO underwriters in allocating shares in the Company’s IPO to the underwriters’ customers, and that the Company and the two named officers engaged in fraudulent practices with respect to the underwriters’ conduct. The action seeks damages, fees and costs associated with the litigation, and interest. The Company and its officers and directors believe that the allegations in the complaint are without merit and have defended the litigation vigorously. The litigation process is inherently uncertain and unpredictable, however, and there can be no guarantee as to the ultimate outcome of this pending lawsuit. Pursuant to a stipulation between the parties, the Company’s two named officers were dismissed from the lawsuit, without prejudice, on October 9, 2002. On February 19, 2003, the Court ruled on a motion to dismiss the complaint that had been filed by the Company, along with the three hundred plus other publicly-traded companies that have been named by various plaintiffs in substantially similar lawsuits. The Court granted the Company’s motion to dismiss the claim filed against it under Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, but denied the Company’s motion to dismiss the claim filed against it under Section 11 of the

 

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MATRIXONE, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (continued)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

Securities Act of 1933, as it denied the motions under this statute for virtually every other company sued in the substantially similar lawsuits.

 

In June 2003, the Company, implementing the determination made by a special independent committee of the Board of Directors, elected to participate in a proposed settlement agreement with the plaintiffs in this litigation. If ultimately approved by the Court, this proposed settlement would result in a dismissal, with prejudice, of all claims in the litigation against the Company and against any of the other issuer defendants who elect to participate in the proposed settlement, together with the current or former officers and directors of participating issuers who were named as individual defendants. The proposed settlement does not provide for the resolution of any claims against the underwriter defendants, and the litigation as against those defendants is continuing. The proposed settlement provides that the class members in the class action cases brought against the participating issuer defendants will be guaranteed a recovery of $1.0 billion by insurers of the participating issuer defendants. If recoveries totaling $1.0 billion or more are obtained by the class members from the underwriter defendants, however, the monetary obligations to the class members under the proposed settlement will be satisfied. In addition, the Company and any other participating issuer defendants will be required to assign to the class members certain claims that they may have against the underwriters of their IPOs.

 

The proposed settlement contemplates that any amounts necessary to fund the settlement or settlement-related expenses would come from participating issuers’ directors and officers liability insurance policy proceeds as opposed to funds of the participating issuer defendants themselves. A participating issuer defendant could be required to contribute to the costs of the settlement if that issuer’s insurance coverage were insufficient to pay that issuer’s allocable share of the settlement costs. The Company expects that its insurance proceeds will be sufficient for these purposes and that it will not otherwise be required to contribute to the proposed settlement. Consummation of the proposed settlement is conditioned upon, among other things, negotiating, executing, and filing with the Court final settlement documents, and final approval by the Court. If the proposed settlement described above is not consummated, the Company intends to continue to defend the litigation vigorously. Moreover, if the proposed settlement is not consummated, the Company believes that the underwriters may have an obligation to indemnify the Company for the legal fees and other costs of defending this suit. While the Company cannot guarantee the outcome of these proceedings, the Company believes that the final result of these actions will have no material effect on its consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

Indemnifications

 

The Company licenses software and sells services to its customers pursuant to contracts, which the Company refers to as a Software License Agreement (“SLA”) and Master Services Agreement (“MSA”), respectively. Each SLA and MSA contains the relevant terms of the contractual arrangement with the customer and generally includes certain provisions for indemnifying the customer against losses, expenses, and liabilities from damages that are finally awarded against the customer by a court of competent jurisdiction or that are agreed to by the Company in a written settlement agreement in the event the Company’s software or services performed by the Company is found to infringe upon a patent, copyright, trademark, or other proprietary right of a third-party. The SLA and MSA generally limit the scope of and remedies for such indemnification obligations in a variety of industry-standard respects, including but not limited to, certain time and geography based scope limitations and a right to replace an infringing product.

 

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MATRIXONE, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (continued)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

The Company believes its internal development processes and other policies and practices limit its exposure related to the indemnification provisions of the SLA and MSA. In addition, the Company requires its employees to sign a proprietary information and inventions agreement, which assigns the rights of its employees’ development work to the Company. To date, the Company has not had to reimburse any of its customers for any losses related to these indemnification provisions and no material claims are outstanding as of January 3, 2004. For several reasons, including the lack of prior indemnification claims and the lack of a monetary liability limit for certain infringement cases under the SLA and MSA, the Company cannot determine the maximum amount of potential future payments, if any, related to such indemnification provisions.

 

Note 7. Line of Credit

 

On December 23, 2003, the Company amended its $10,000 line of credit to extend the term of the agreement through December 26, 2004. The line of credit bears interest at the bank’s prime rate plus 0.5% per annum on any outstanding balances. As of January 3, 2004, the Company had no borrowings outstanding under this line of credit and $10,000 available.

 

Note 8. Stockholders’ Equity

 

On January 21, 2003, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved a stock repurchase program (the “Program”) whereby the Company may repurchase up to $10,000 of its common stock, $0.01 par value per share (the “common stock”). Common stock repurchases under the Program may be made in the open market, through block trades or otherwise during the one year period that began on January 27, 2003. During the three and six month periods ended January 3, 2004, the Company did not purchase or retire any shares of its common stock under the Program. The Program terminated on January 26, 2004.

 

On February 3, 2003, the Company announced that the Board approved a voluntary stock option exchange program (the “option exchange program”). The option exchange program provided eligible holders of outstanding, unexercised options to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock issued pursuant to the Company’s Third Amended and Restated 1996 Stock Plan (the “1996 Plan”) and the Company’s Amended and Restated 1999 Stock Plan (the “1999 Plan”) with an exercise price of at least $5.00 per share the opportunity to tender such options in exchange for new replacement options. The ratios of new replacement options to options tendered pursuant to the option exchange program were as follows: 4 for 5 for options with exercise prices of $5.00 to $9.99; 3 for 5 for options with exercise prices of $10.00 to $19.99; and 2 for 5 for options with exercise prices of $20.00 or more. Members of the Company’s Board and the Company’s executive officers were not eligible to participate in the option exchange program. Options to purchase approximately 2,597 shares of the Company’s common stock were tendered and cancelled on March 6, 2003 pursuant to the option exchange program, and the Company granted new replacement options to purchase an aggregate of approximately 1,216 shares of its common stock at an exercise price of $5.92 per share on September 8, 2003 in exchange for the tendered and cancelled options. The new replacement options had an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date the new replacement options were granted and vest quarterly over a 30-month period. The Company did not record any stock-based compensation expense as a result of the option exchange program.

 

On November 7, 2003, the shareholders of the Company approved an amendment to the 1999 Plan to increase the number of shares of common stock that may be issued pursuant to the 1999 Plan by 2,000 shares to 8,000 shares of common stock in the aggregate. At the same time, the shareholders of the Company also approved an amendment to the Company’s 2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “2000 Plan”) to increase the number of shares of common stock that may be issued pursuant to the 2000 Plan by 650 shares to 2,000 shares of common stock in the aggregate.

 

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MATRIXONE, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (continued)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

Pursuant to the 1996 Plan and 1999 Plan, the Company may grant incentive and nonqualified stock options, stock issuances and opportunities to make direct purchases of stock to employees, officers or consultants of the Company. The Company records stock-based compensation issued to employees and directors (collectively “employees”) using the intrinsic value method and stock-based compensation issued to non-employees using the fair value method. Stock-based compensation is recognized on stock options issued to employees if the option exercise price is less than the market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant, and stock-based compensation is recognized on all stock options granted to non-employees. During the periods presented, no stock options were issued to employees at an exercise price less than the market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant, and no stock options were issued to non-employees. Accordingly, no stock-based compensation expense was recorded pursuant to stock options granted during the periods presented.

 

The Black-Scholes option pricing model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options that have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. Because the Company’s employee stock options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management’s opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of the Company’s stock options.

 

The fair value of stock options granted during the periods indicated have been determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model and the following assumptions:

 

     Three Months Ended

  Six Months Ended

     January 3,
2004


  December 28,
2002


  January 3,
2004


  December 28,
2002


Risk-free interest rate

   2.73 – 2.87%   2.60 – 2.69%   2.40 – 2.91%   2.60 – 3.41%

Expected dividend yield

   None   None   None   None

Expected life

   4 Years   4 Years   4 Years   4 Years

Expected volatility

   120%   120%   120%   120%

 

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MATRIXONE, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (continued)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

Had compensation expense for all stock options been determined based on fair value as prescribed by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, the Company’s pro forma net loss and pro forma basic and diluted net loss per share would have been as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended

    Six Months Ended

 
     January 3,
2004


    December 28,
2002


    January 3,
2004


    December 28,
2002


 

NET LOSS:

                                

Net loss, as reported

   $ (7,151 )   $ (9,384 )   $ (13,839 )   $ (15,526 )

Exclude: Stock-based compensation expense included in net loss

     188       831       567       1,695  

Include: Stock-based compensation expense using the fair value method

     (4,452 )     (4,804 )     (8,239 )     (9,757 )
    


 


 


 


Pro forma net loss

   $ (11,415 )   $ (13,357 )   $ (21,511 )   $ (23,588 )
    


 


 


 


BASIC AND DILUTED NET LOSS PER SHARE:

                                

As reported:

                                

Basic and diluted net loss per share

   $ (0.15 )   $ (0.20 )   $ (0.29 )   $ (0.33 )

Pro forma:

                                

Basic and diluted net loss per share

   $ (0.24 )   $ (0.28 )   $ (0.45 )   $ (0.50 )

 

In connection with certain stock option grants to employees in fiscal 2000 and 1999, the Company recorded deferred stock-based compensation totaling $17,654. Deferred stock-based compensation represents the difference between the option exercise price and the deemed fair value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. Deferred stock-based compensation, a component of stockholders’ equity, is amortized through charges to operations over the vesting period of the options, which is generally four years. Stock-based compensation was $188 and $831 for the three months ended January 3, 2004 and December 28, 2002, respectively, and $567 and $1,695 for the six months ended January 3, 2004 and December 28, 2002. The amortization of deferred stock-based compensation ended during the three month period ended January 3, 2004.

 

Note 9. Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Share

 

Basic net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the shares used in the calculation of basic net income (loss) per share plus the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents, such as stock options, using the treasury stock method. Common stock equivalents are excluded from the computation of diluted net income (loss) per share if their effect is antidilutive.

 

Potentially dilutive common stock options aggregating 10,065 and 10,766 shares for the three months ended January 3, 2004 and December 28, 2002, respectively, and 10,261 and 11,058 shares for the six months ended January 3, 2004 and December 28, 2002, respectively, have been excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share because their inclusion would be antidilutive.

 

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MATRIXONE, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (continued)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

Note 10. Comprehensive Loss

 

Comprehensive loss includes net loss and other changes in stockholders’ equity, except for stockholders’ investments and distributions, repurchases of common stock and deferred stock-based consideration. The components of comprehensive loss were as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended

    Six Months Ended

 
     January 3,
2004


    December 28,
2002


    January 3,
2004


    December 28,
2002


 

Net loss

   $ (7,151 )   $ (9,384 )   $ (13,839 )   $ (15,526 )

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     1,256       867       1,721       521  
    


 


 


 


Comprehensive loss

   $ (5,895 )   $ (8,517 )   $ (12,118 )   $ (15,005 )
    


 


 


 


 

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ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, which are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are typically denoted in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q by the phrases “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “plans” and similar phrases (as well as other words or expressions referencing future events, conditions or circumstances). Our actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including the factors set forth in “Cautionary Statements” beginning on page 35 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes for the periods specified. Further reference should be made to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 28, 2003.

 

Business Overview

 

MatrixOne, Inc. is a provider of product life cycle management (“PLM”) solutions. Our solutions enable companies from a broad range of industries to accelerate product innovation and time-to-market by collaboratively managing product development efforts. These interoperable solutions bring together people, processes, content, and systems throughout global value chains of employees, customers, suppliers and partners to achieve a competitive advantage by bringing the right products and services to market cost-effectively. By unifying and streamlining processes across the product lifecycle, companies can easily work on projects with parties inside and outside of their enterprises to achieve greater efficiency and profitability. In addition, our technology enables companies to adapt, react and scale quickly to address their ever-changing business requirements.

 

Our PLM solutions are based on our suite of software products, collectively referred to as Matrix10. Our Matrix10 solution is a comprehensive and flexible PLM environment that consists of four components: the Matrix PLM Platform, Collaborative Applications, Lifecycle Applications and enterprise interoperability products. We offer a variety of services that complement our PLM software. Our professional services personnel provide rapid and cost-effective implementation, integration and other consulting services. These personnel capture and model the specific business processes that reflect our customers’ planning, design, manufacturing, sales and service practices. We also provide training and maintenance and customer support services to continuously enhance the value of our products to our customers. In addition, we have a global network of systems integrators who are experienced in providing implementation and integration services to our customers. Many of our customers use their preferred systems integrators or perform their own implementation.

 

Our strategy for long-term, sustainable growth in revenue and earnings is focused on achieving a leadership position within the PLM market by effectively enabling our customers to achieve measurable improvements in their business by unifying and streamlining processes across the product lifecycle. Currently, there are three key elements to our growth strategy: improving sales execution, upgrading our installed base of customers to Matrix10 and extending our position in core industrial markets.

 

We are intensely focused on improving all elements of company-wide sales execution. We have implemented a common, disciplined selling process in all regions of the world, which we believe will lead to improved visibility of future revenue opportunities and improved accuracy in revenue forecasting. We are increasingly working more effectively with our global alliance partners whom we depend on to deliver the comprehensive needs of our global customer base.

 

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In May 2003, we introduced Matrix10, a comprehensive and flexible PLM environment that consists of four components: the Matrix PLM Platform, Collaborative Applications, Lifecycle Applications and enterprise interoperability products. Matrix10 includes significant enhancements in security, scalability, and interoperability compared to previous releases of our product offerings. Because many of our existing customers operate with previous releases of our products, we believe that there are opportunities to grow software license and professional services revenue by effectively upgrading our installed base of customers to Matrix10.

 

We license our PLM solutions into eight industrial markets including aerospace and defense, automotive, consumer products, financial services, machinery, high technology, medical devices, and the process industries. To gain market leadership in each of these industrial markets, a core part of our growth strategy is to: develop and market focused variations of our core product offerings to meet the needs of industry-specific business processes; develop the deep domain expertise of our workforce in the industrial markets in which we compete; and develop and leverage alliance partnerships with key system integration partners, original equipment manufacturers, and complementary hardware and software providers.

 

Financial Overview

 

We generate revenues from licensing our software and providing professional services, training and maintenance and customer support services through our offices in the United States, Canada, England, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Singapore and the Netherlands and indirectly through our Alliance Partner network throughout Europe and Asia/Pacific. Revenues by geographic region fluctuate each period based on the timing, size and number of software license and professional services transactions and fluctuation in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. Dollar. We expect our revenues by geographic region to continue to fluctuate in the future. Our total revenues by major geographical region, including exports into such regions, for the three and six month periods ended January 3, 2004 and December 28, 2002 were as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended

   Six Months Ended

(In thousands)    January 3,
2004


   December 28,
2002


   January 3,
2004


   December 28,
2002


North America

   $ 14,988    $ 14,553    $ 27,583    $ 31,227

Europe

     9,730      9,085      18,138      16,745

Asia/Pacific

     2,151      4,380      4,389      11,170
    

  

  

  

Total revenues

   $ 26,869    $ 28,018    $ 50,110    $ 59,142
    

  

  

  

 

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We operate on a 52 or 53 week fiscal year that ends on the Saturday closest to June 30th and on thirteen or fourteen week fiscal quarters that end on the Saturday closest to September 30th, December 31st and March 31st. The fiscal quarter ended January 3, 2004 consisted of fourteen weeks, and the fiscal year ending July 3, 2004 will consist of 53 weeks. Accordingly, our results for the three and six month periods ended January 3, 2004 include one additional week of expenses. This fact should be considered when assessing the comparative financial results set forth in the following discussion of our results of operations.

 

As a result of disappointing financial results for the three months ended September 27, 2003 and continued weakness in information technology spending and global economic conditions and the related impact on our business, in October 2003, we implemented a restructuring program to further reduce expenses to align our operations and cost structure with current and projected market conditions and recorded a restructuring charge of $1.8 million. This restructuring program primarily included a reduction in workforce of 45 employees across all functions and locations and the closure and consolidation of certain offices. In addition, in conjunction with this restructuring program, we evaluated the recoverability of certain of our assets and determined that certain capitalized software, office equipment and leasehold improvements would not be recoverable. Accordingly, we recorded asset impairment and disposal charges of $1.7 million. Since October 2001, we have implemented several restructuring programs to adjust our operations and cost structure as a result of the weak information technology market and general global economic conditions. As a result of these programs, we have reduced our workforce from a high of 614 employees as of September 29, 2001 to our current workforce of 390 employees as of January 3, 2004. However, certain of these cost savings resulting from our restructuring programs have been offset by increased expenses due to the strengthening of major foreign currencies relative to the U.S. Dollar as discussed above.

 

We have incurred significant costs to develop our technology and products, market, license, sell, implement and support our products and services, and maintain an infrastructure to support our global operations. These costs have historically exceeded our total revenues. As of January 3, 2004, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $97.0 million. We anticipate that our operating expenses in fiscal 2004 will exceed projected revenues. Accordingly, we expect to incur a net loss in fiscal 2004. In addition, if our operating expenses are higher than we anticipate or our revenues are lower than projected, we may incur significant net losses in fiscal 2004 and in the future.

 

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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

This discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based upon our condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments, which we evaluate on an on-going basis, that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates and judgments under different assumptions or conditions.

 

We believe the following sets forth the most important accounting policies we used in the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements and those that affect our more significant estimates and judgments, which have been reviewed by our Disclosure Committee, consisting primarily of our senior management team, and the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

We generate revenues from licensing our software and providing professional services, training and maintenance and customer support services. We execute separate contracts that govern the terms and conditions of each software license and maintenance arrangement and each professional services arrangement. These contracts may be an element in a multiple-element arrangement. Revenues under multiple-element arrangements, which may include several different software products or services sold together, are allocated to each element using the residual method.

 

We use the residual method when fair value does not exist for one of the delivered elements in an arrangement. Under the residual method, the fair value of the undelivered elements is deferred and subsequently recognized. We have established sufficient vendor specific objective evidence of fair value for professional services, training and maintenance and customer support services based on the price charged when these elements are sold separately. Accordingly, software license revenue is recognized under the residual method in arrangements in which software is licensed with professional services, training or maintenance and customer support services.

 

We recognize software license revenues upon execution of a signed license agreement, delivery of the software to a customer and determination that collection of a fixed license fee is probable. For delivery over the Internet, the software license is considered delivered when the customer is provided access to the software files.

 

In accordance with our agreements with our value-added resellers and distributors (“Alliance Partners”), an Alliance Partner has the right to license our software to its customers (“end users”). Therefore, we have no obligation to the Alliance Partner’s end users. Accordingly, we recognize software license revenues from an Alliance Partner upon receipt of a written confirmation from the Alliance Partner of a noncancellable, binding written arrangement with the ultimate end user and delivery of the software to the Alliance Partner.

 

We recognize revenue from software subscription arrangements ratably over the term of the contract on a straight-line basis. Fees from revenue sharing, royalty and subscriber arrangements with and through third-parties are recognized as revenue when they are fixed and determinable, generally upon receipt of a statement from the third-party.

 

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Service revenues include professional services, reimbursements received for out-of-pocket expenses incurred, training and maintenance and customer support fees. Professional services are not essential to the functionality of the other elements in an arrangement and are accounted for separately. Professional services revenues are primarily derived from time and material contracts and are recognized as the services are performed. Professional services revenues for fixed-price contracts are recognized using a concept of proportional performance based upon the ratio of direct labor costs to expected labor costs. If conditions for acceptance are required, professional services revenues are recognized upon customer acceptance. Our customers generally reimburse us for the majority of our out-of-pocket expenses incurred during the course of an engagement. We do not mark-up or add additional fees to the actual out-of-pocket expenses we incur. Training revenues are recognized as the services are provided.

 

For arrangements that include the licensing of software and the performance of professional services under a fixed-price contract, both the software license revenues and professional services revenues are recognized using a concept of proportional performance based upon the ratio of direct labor costs to expected labor costs.

 

Maintenance and customer support fees include the right to unspecified upgrades on a when-and-if-available basis and ongoing technical support. Maintenance and customer support fees are recognized ratably over the term of the contract, generally one year, on a straight-line basis. When a maintenance and customer support fee is included with a software license fee, we allocate a portion of the software license fee to maintenance and customer support fees based on the renewal rate of maintenance and customer support fees.

 

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

 

We periodically assess the collectibility of customer accounts receivable. We maintain an allowance for estimated losses resulting from uncollectible customer accounts receivable. In estimating this allowance, we consider customer specific factors such as historical collection experience, current credit worthiness, the aggregate amount due, age of the receivable and general economic conditions that may affect a customer’s ability to pay. We also consider factors such as the overall balance and aging of our accounts receivable, as well as customer and geographic concentrations. Actual customer collections could differ materially from our estimates. The use of different estimates or assumptions could produce a materially different allowance. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required. As a result of lower total revenues and accounts receivable, and improvement in the aging of our accounts receivable and the days of our sales outstanding over the past several quarters, we revised our estimate of doubtful accounts and as a result decreased our allowance for doubtful accounts by $0.3 million and $0.5 million during the three and six month periods ended January 3, 2004. Our allowance for doubtful accounts was $1.7 million and $2.2 million at January 3, 2004 and June 28, 2003, respectively.

 

Prepaid Software Royalty Fees

 

Prepaid software royalty fees, which are included in prepaid expenses and other current assets, are paid to third-party software developers under contractual arrangements for technology integrated into certain of our Collaborative Applications, Lifecycle Applications and enterprise interoperability products. Amortization of prepaid software royalty fees commences when the software is available for general release. We amortize prepaid software royalty fees to cost of software license revenues based on the greater of the actual royalties incurred to date or the straight-line method of amortization over the estimated useful life of the software product, which is generally two or three years. Management regularly reviews the valuation of each prepaid software royalty fee in order to determine if events and circumstances may require a change in such valuation to reflect the estimated recoverable amount. Prepaid software royalty fees aggregated $2.1 million and $3.6 million at January 3, 2004 and June 28, 2003, respectively.

 

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Property and Equipment

 

We estimate the useful lives of our property and equipment, and we record depreciation on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of our property and equipment. We regularly review our estimate of the useful lives and net book value of our property and equipment in order to determine if events and circumstances, such as changes in technology, product obsolescence and changes in our business, may require a change in the estimated useful lives of our property and equipment or recognition of an impairment loss, both of which would increase our operating expenses.

 

As a result of our restructuring program in October 2003, we evaluated the recoverability of certain of our assets. Based on this evaluation, we determined that certain assets would not be recoverable, and we recorded an asset impairment charge of $1.7 million. For additional information regarding this impairment charge, refer to Note 3 to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

Deferred Tax Assets

 

We record a valuation allowance, in accordance with GAAP, to reduce our deferred tax assets to the estimated amount that is more likely than not to be realized. During our assessment of the valuation allowance, we consider future taxable income and ongoing tax planning strategies on a consolidated basis and in the tax jurisdictions in which we operate. We have recorded a valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets due to the fact it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will not be realized. We regularly evaluate the realizability of our deferred tax assets and may adjust the valuation allowance based on such analysis.

 

Software License and Professional Services Warranty

 

We generally provide a 90 day warranty on our software products. Our software products are generally warranted to perform in all material aspects as described in the applicable software product documentation and the media in which the software is delivered is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. To date, our software product warranty expense has not been material.

 

Our professional services are generally warranted to be performed in a workmanlike manner. In the event the customer requests the work be corrected, we generally will provide these additional professional services at no charge to comply with our warranty obligations and to ensure customer satisfaction.

 

We provide for an estimate of professional services warranty based on historical activity. Warranty expense is included in cost of services. If our actual warranty activities differ from our estimates, revisions to the estimated warranty liability would be required and result in additional charges to cost of services. We primarily satisfy our warranty obligations by providing in-kind services. Our warranty accrual was $0.9 million at January 3, 2004 and June 28, 2003. For additional information regarding the activity related to our warranty accrual, refer to Note 5 to our condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

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Results of Operations

 

The following table sets forth certain statements of operations data as a percentage of total revenues for the periods indicated. The data has been derived from the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The operating results for any period should not be considered indicative of the results expected for any future period. This information should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 28, 2003.

 

     Three Months Ended

    Six Months Ended

 
     January 3,
2004


    December 28,
2002


    January 3,
2004


    December 28,
2002


 

Revenues:

                        

Software license

   34.9 %   39.5 %   30.9 %   41.9 %

Service

   65.1     60.5     69.1     58.1  
    

 

 

 

Total revenues

   100.0     100.0     100.0     100.0  
    

 

 

 

Cost of Revenues:

                        

Software license

   6.0     3.9     6.3     4.2  

Service

   45.1     39.5     46.2     41.6  
    

 

 

 

Total cost of revenues

   51.1     43.4     52.5     45.8  
    

 

 

 

Gross profit

   48.9     56.6     47.5     54.2  
    

 

 

 

Operating Expenses:

                        

Selling and marketing

   33.6     42.1     35.8     41.1  

Research and development

   20.2     23.5     22.8     22.4  

General and administrative

   8.8     9.7     9.3     9.4  

Stock-based compensation

   0.7     3.0     1.1     2.9  

Restructuring charges

   7.0     13.6     3.8     6.4  

Asset impairment and disposal charges

   6.3     —       3.4     —    
    

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

   76.6     91.9     76.2     82.2  
    

 

 

 

Loss from Operations

   (27.7 )   (35.3 )   (28.7 )   (28.0 )

Other Income (Expense), Net

   1.3     1.8     1.3     1.7  
    

 

 

 

Loss before income taxes

   (26.4 )   (33.5 )   (27.4 )   (26.3 )
    

 

 

 

Provision for Income Taxes

   0.2     —       0.2     —   

Net Loss

   (26.6 )%   (33.5 )%   (27.6 )%   (26.3 )%
    

 

 

 

 

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Comparison of the Three Months Ended January 3, 2004 and December 28, 2002

 

Software license revenues. We derive our software license revenues principally from licensing our suite of software products including our Matrix PLM Platform, Collaborative Applications, Lifecycle Applications and enterprise interoperability products.

 

Software license revenues from our suite of software products, the number of software license transactions and the number of software license transactions in excess of $1.0 million for the three months ended January 3, 2004 and December 28, 2002 were as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended

            
(In thousands, except transaction volumes)    January 3,
2004


   December 28,
2002


   Increase
(Decrease)


    Percentage
Increase
(Decrease)


 

Matrix PLM Platform

   $ 4,412    $ 4,847    $ (435 )   (9.0 )%

Collaborative Applications and Lifecycle Applications

     4,418      5,272      (854 )   (16.2 )%

Enterprise Interoperability Products

     554      947      (393 )   (41.5 )%
    

  

  


     

Total software license revenues

   $ 9,384    $ 11,066    $ (1,682 )   (15.2 )%
    

  

  


     

Number of software license transactions

     65      69      (4 )   (5.8 )%

Number of software license transactions in excess of $1.0 million

     None      2      (2 )   (100.0 )%

 

Software license revenues by geographic region for the three months ended January 3, 2004 and December 28, 2002 were as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended

            
(In thousands)    January 3,
2004


   December 28,
2002


   Increase
(Decrease)


    Percentage
Increase
(Decrease)


 

North America

   $ 5,190    $ 4,444    $ 746     16.8 %

Europe

     3,609      4,032      (423 )   (10.5 )%

Asia/Pacific

     585      2,590      (2,005 )   (77.4 )%
    

  

  


     

Total software license revenues

   $ 9,384    $ 11,066    $ (1,682 )   (15.2 )%
    

  

  


     

 

Software license revenues decreased primarily due to the continued weakness in information technology spending for PLM software around the world, resulting in lower average transaction values, fewer software license transactions in excess of $1.0 million and fewer software license transactions with new customers. Software licenses revenues from new customers was $0.8 million for the three months ended January 3, 2004 compared to $4.9 million for the three months ended December 28, 2002. In addition, software license revenues were especially weak in Asia/Pacific as a result of a significant decrease in the number of software license transactions in this region as compared to the same period last year primarily due to the factors previously discussed. Software license revenues from our enterprise interoperability products decreased primarily due to a decrease in the proportion of software license transactions containing our enterprise interoperability products, primarily as a result of fewer software transactions from new customers.

 

Service revenues. We provide services to our customers and systems integrators consisting of professional services, training and maintenance and customer support services. Our service revenues also include reimbursements received for out-of-pocket expenses incurred. Our professional services, which include implementation and consulting services, are primarily provided on a time and materials basis. Typically, our customers reimburse us for the majority of our out-of-pocket expenses incurred during the course of an

 

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engagement. We do not mark-up or add additional fees to the actual out-of-pocket expenses we incur. We also offer training services to our customers, distributors and systems integrators either in our offices throughout the world or at customer locations. Customers that license our products generally purchase annually renewable maintenance contracts, which provide customers with the right to receive unspecified software upgrades and technical support over the term of the contract. The components of our services revenues for the three months ended January 3, 2004 and December 28, 2002 were as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended

    Increase
(Decrease)


    Percentage
Increase
(Decrease)


 
(In thousands)    January 3,
2004


    December 28,
2002


     

Maintenance revenues

   $ 8,745     $ 8,261     $ 484     5.9 %

Professional services revenues

     8,223       8,222       1     —    

Training revenues

     517       469       48     10.2 %
    


 


 


     

Service revenues

   $ 17,485     $ 16,952     $ 533     3.1 %
    


 


 


     

Maintenance as a percentage of services revenues

     50.0 %     48.7 %     1.3 %   —    

 

Service revenues increased primarily due to an increase in maintenance revenues as a result of an increase in our maintenance revenue base as a result of new software license transactions. Although the number of our professional services personnel has decreased, professional service revenues remained relatively consistent with the year ago period as a result of higher billable utilization of our personnel and an increase in our use of third-party contractors.

 

Cost of software licenses. Cost of software licenses primarily consists of royalties paid to third-parties for certain Collaborative Applications, Lifecycle Applications and enterprise interoperability products licensed to our customers. Cost of software licenses also includes the cost of manuals and product documentation, production media used to deliver our products and shipping costs. Our cost of software licenses fluctuates from period to period due to changes in the mix of software licensed, the extent to which we pay royalties to third-parties on Collaborative Applications, Lifecycle Applications and enterprise interoperability products and the amount of amortization of prepaid software royalty fees.

 

     Three Months Ended

   Increase
(Decrease)


   Percentage
Increase
(Decrease)


 
(In thousands)    January 3,
2004


   December 28,
2002


     

Cost of software licenses

   $ 1,621    $ 1,104    $ 517    46.8 %

 

The increase in cost of software licenses was primarily due to a $0.7 million increase in minimum amortization expense related to our Collaborative Applications and Lifecycle Applications as a result of additional prepayments on certain existing applications and the introduction of a new application, offset by a $0.2 million decrease in royalties on our enterprise interoperability products due to a decrease in the licensing of third-party integrations and decreases in certain contractual royalty rates.

 

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Cost of services. Cost of services includes salaries and related expenses for internal services personnel and costs of contracting with independent systems integrators to provide consulting services. Cost of services fluctuates based on the mix of internal professional services personnel and more expensive independent systems integrators used for professional services engagements. Our gross margins may fluctuate based on the actual costs incurred to provide professional services.

 

     Three Months Ended

           
(In thousands)    January 3,
2004


   December 28,
2002


   Increase
(Decrease)


   Percentage
Increase
(Decrease)


 

Cost of services

   $ 12,103    $ 11,068    $ 1,035    9.4 %

 

Cost of services increased $1.0 million primarily due to an increase in the use and cost of independent systems integrators as a result of the reduction in the number of our professional services personnel and our limited internal professional services resources in certain geographical regions.

 

Gross profit. The following sets forth certain information regarding the gross profit and gross margin on our software license and service revenues:

 

     Three Months Ended

             
(In thousands)    January 3,
2004


    December 28,
2002


    Increase
(Decrease)


    Percentage
Increase
(Decrease)


 

Gross profit on software license revenues

   $ 7,763     $ 9,962     $ (2,199 )   (22.1 )%

Gross profit on service revenues

     5,382       5,884       (502 )   (8.5 )%
    


 


 


     

Total gross profit

   $ 13,145     $ 15,846     $ (2,701 )   (17.0 )%
    


 


 


     

Gross margin on software license revenues

     82.7 %     90.0 %     (7.3 )%   —    

Gross margin on service revenues

     30.8 %     34.7 %     (3.9 )%   —    

Total gross margin

     48.9 %     56.6 %     (7.7 )%   —    

Percentage of total revenues derived from software license revenues

     34.9 %     39.5 %     (4.6 )%   —    

Percentage of total revenues derived from service revenues

     65.1 %     60.5 %     4.6 %   —    

 

Total gross profit decreased primarily due to a decrease in software license revenues, lower gross margin on software license revenues and lower gross margin on services revenues. The decrease in our total gross margin was attributable to a decrease in the proportion of our revenues derived from software license revenues and a decrease in gross margin on both software license and service revenues. Gross margin on software licenses primarily decreased due to an increase in the minimum amortization expense for our Collaborative Applications and Lifecycle Applications. Gross margin on services decreased primarily due to an increase in the use and cost of independent systems integrators as a result of the reduction in the number of our professional services personnel and our limited internal professional services resources in certain geographical regions.

 

Selling and marketing. Selling and marketing expenses include marketing costs, such as public relations and advertising, trade shows, marketing materials and customer user group meetings, and selling costs such as sales training events and commissions. Selling and marketing costs may fluctuate based on the timing of trade shows and user group events and the amount of sales commissions, which vary based upon revenues.

 

     Three Months Ended

             
(In thousands)    January 3,
2004


    December 28,
2002


    Increase
(Decrease)


    Percentage
Increase
(Decrease)


 

Selling and marketing expenses

   $ 9,031     $ 11,801     $ (2,770 )   (23.5 )%

Selling and marketing expenses as a percentage of total revenues

     33.6 %     42.1 %     (8.5 )%   —    

 

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Selling and marketing expenses decreased primarily due to a $0.2 million decrease in commission expense due to lower software license revenues, an $0.8 million decrease in personnel, personnel recruiting and training, and travel costs, as a result of our restructuring programs and cost saving initiatives, and a $0.5 million decrease in facilities and other costs as a result of our restructuring programs and cost saving initiatives. In addition, selling and marketing expenses for the three month period ended December 28, 2002 included $1.3 million of expenses related to our fiscal 2003 Global Customer Conference. The fiscal 2004 Global Customer Conference will be held in February 2004 and will be included in our selling and marketing expenses for the three month period ending April 3, 2004.

 

Research and development. Research and development expenses include costs incurred to develop our intellectual property and are charged to expense as incurred. To date, software development costs have been charged to expense as incurred because the costs incurred from the attainment of technological feasibility to general product release have not been significant. Research and development costs may fluctuate based on the use of third-parties to assist in the development of our software products.

 

     Three Months Ended

             
(In thousands)    January 3,
2004


    December 28,
2002


    Increase
(Decrease)


    Percentage
Increase
(Decrease)


 

Research and development expenses

   $ 5,432     $ 6,581     $ (1,149 )   (17.5 )%

Research and development expenses as a percentage of total revenues

     20.2 %     23.5 %     (3.3 )%   —    

 

Research and development expenses decreased primarily due to a $0.6 million decrease in personnel, personnel recruiting and training, and travel costs and a $0.2 million decrease in facilities and other costs as a result of our restructuring programs and cost saving initiatives, and a $0.3 million decrease in third-party contractors as a result of our cost saving initiatives.

 

General and administrative. General and administrative expenses consist primarily of compensation of executive, finance, investor relations, human resource and administrative personnel, legal and accounting services and provisions for doubtful accounts.

 

     Three Months Ended

             
(In thousands)    January 3,
2004


    December 28,
2002


    Increase
(Decrease)


    Percentage
Increase
(Decrease)


 

General and administrative expenses

   $ 2,374     $ 2,725     $ (351 )   (12.9 )%

General and administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenues

     8.8 %     9.7 %     (0.9 )%   —    

 

General and administrative expenses decreased primarily due to a $0.4 million reduction in the provision for doubtful accounts as a result of a revision in our estimate of doubtful accounts due to lower total revenues and accounts receivable, and improvement in the aging of our accounts receivable and the days of our sales outstanding over the past several quarters.

 

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Stock-based compensation. Stock-based compensation relates to the issuance of stock options to employees with exercise prices below the deemed fair value of our common stock on the date of grant. In connection with certain stock option grants during fiscal 2000 and 1999, we recorded deferred stock-based compensation totaling approximately $17.7 million. Deferred stock-based compensation represents the difference between the option exercise price and the deemed fair value of our common stock on the date of the option grant. Deferred stock-based compensation, a component of stockholders’ equity, is amortized through charges to operations over the vesting period of the options, which is generally four years.

 

     Three Months Ended

             
(In thousands)    January 3,
2004


    December 28,
2002


    Increase
(Decrease)


    Percentage
Increase
(Decrease)


 

Stock-based compensation expenses

   $ 188     $ 831     $ (643 )   (77.4 )%

Stock-based compensation expenses as a percentage of total revenues

     0.7 %     3.0 %     (2.3 )%   —    

 

Stock-based compensation decreased due to a decrease in amortization due to the termination of the vesting of certain stock options and the cancellation of terminated employees’ stock options primarily related to our restructuring programs. The amortization of deferred stock-based compensation ended during the three month period ended January 3, 2004.

 

Restructuring charges.

 

October 2003 Restructuring Program

 

As a result of disappointing financial results for the three months ended September 27, 2003 and continued weakness in information technology spending and global economic conditions and the related impact on our business, in October 2003 we implemented a restructuring program to further reduce expenses to align our operations and cost structure with current and projected market conditions (the “October 2003 restructuring program”). This restructuring program primarily included a reduction in the number of employees across all functions and locations and the closure and consolidation of certain offices.

 

The October 2003 restructuring program included a reduction in workforce of 45 employees, including 10 employees in cost of service revenues, 16 employees in selling and marketing, 13 employees in research and development and six employees in general and administration. The costs related to the reduction in workforce include severance, fringe benefits and other related costs. These severed employees were not required to render service in order to receive termination benefits and were not required to render service beyond the minimum retention period.

 

The October 2003 restructuring program also included costs related to the closure and consolidation of certain office facilities. During the three months ended January 3, 2004, we vacated these offices and entered into agreements with the lessors to terminate the leases before the original lease term and paid a lease termination fee. In conjunction with the consolidation of certain offices, we also incurred certain costs to relocate employees and office furniture and equipment.

 

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The significant components of the October 2003 restructuring program and the related restructuring charges, cash payments and the remaining accrual as of January 3, 2004 were as follows:

 

(In thousands)    Employee
Severance and
Fringe Benefits


   

Facilities and

Other
Associated
Costs


    Total

 

Restructuring charges – fiscal 2004

   $ 1,304     $ 508     $ 1,812  

Cash payments – fiscal 2004

     (1,003 )     (441 )     (1,444 )
    


 


 


Accrual balance as of January 3, 2004

   $ 301     $ 67     $ 368  
    


 


 


 

The October 2003 restructuring program was substantially completed during the three months ended January 3, 2004, and the remaining cash payments are expected to be made through February 28, 2004.

 

April 2003 Restructuring Program

 

In April 2003, we reorganized certain of our operations to reduce expenses and to better align our management structure with our strategic initiatives (the “April 2003 restructuring program”). The April 2003 restructuring program consisted of the elimination of certain positions within the Company, primarily at the Vice President and Director level.

 

The April 2003 restructuring program included a reduction in workforce of 13 employees, consisting of seven employees in selling and marketing, four employees in research and development and two employees in general and administration. The costs related to the reduction in workforce include severance, fringe benefits and other related costs.

 

The significant components of the April 2003 restructuring program and the related restructuring charges, non-cash adjustments, cash payments and the remaining accrual as of January 3, 2004 were as follows:

 

(In thousands)    Employee
Severance and
Fringe Benefits


 

Restructuring charge – fiscal 2003

   $ 521  

Cash payments – fiscal 2003

     (265 )
    


Accrual balance as of June 28, 2003

     256  

Cash payments – fiscal 2004

     (209 )

Non-cash adjustments – fiscal 2004

     100  
    


Accrual balance as of January 3, 2004

   $ 147  
    


 

The non-cash adjustments during fiscal 2004 reflect additional employee severance related costs. The April 2003 restructuring program was substantially completed during fiscal 2003, and the remaining cash payments are expected to be made through June 30, 2004.

 

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October 2002 Restructuring Program

 

As a result of continued weakness in information technology spending and global economic conditions and the related impact on our business, in October 2002 we implemented a restructuring program to reduce expenses to align our operations and cost structure with market conditions (the “October 2002 restructuring program”). This restructuring program primarily included a reduction in the number of employees across all functions and locations, a reduction in the use of independent contractors across all functions and locations and the closure of excess facilities.

 

The October 2002 restructuring program included a reduction in workforce of 86 employees, consisting of 32 employees in cost of service revenues, 28 employees in selling and marketing, 17 employees in research and development and nine employees in general and administration. The costs related to the reduction in workforce include severance, fringe benefits and other related costs.

 

The October 2002 restructuring program also included facility and lease costs related to the closure of certain excess facilities that we have exited and the termination of certain automotive lease contracts.

 

The significant components of the October 2002 restructuring program and the related charges, non-cash adjustments, cash payments and the remaining accrual as of January 3, 2004 were as follows:

 

(In thousands)    Employee
Severance and
Fringe Benefits


   

Facilities and

Leases


    Total

 

Restructuring charges – fiscal 2003

   $ 3,348     $ 452     $ 3,800  

Non-cash adjustments – fiscal 2003

     (520 )     (135 )     (655 )
    


 


 


Adjusted restructuring charges – fiscal 2003

     2,828       317       3,145  

Cash payments – fiscal 2003

     (2,464 )     (198 )     (2,662 )
    


 


 


Accrual balance as of June 28, 2003

     364       119       483  

Cash payments – fiscal 2004

     (135 )     (55 )     (190 )

Non-cash adjustments – fiscal 2004

     34       (62 )     (28 )
    


 


 


Accrual balance as of January 3, 2004

   $ 263     $ 2     $ 265  
    


 


 


 

The non-cash adjustments during fiscal 2004 reflect an unfavorable final settlement for an employee severance arrangement and favorable final settlement for certain lease arrangements. The October 2002 restructuring program was substantially completed during fiscal 2003, and the remaining cash payments are expected to be made through April 30, 2004.

 

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Asset impairment and disposal charges.

 

In conjunction with the October 2003 restructuring program, we evaluated the recoverability of certain of our assets. Based on this evaluation, the Company determined that certain capitalized software would not be recoverable due to the Company’s inability to utilize and maintain this software as a result of the termination of certain operational and technical personnel and the reorganization of certain departments. Accordingly, we recorded an asset impairment charge of $1.2 million, which represented the net book value of this software as of the evaluation date. In addition, in conjunction with the closure and consolidation of certain office facilities, we abandoned or disposed of certain office equipment and leasehold improvements that could not be transferred to or used by the remaining offices and recorded an asset abandonment and disposal charge of $0.5 million, which represented the net book value of these assets on the date of the abandonment or disposal.

 

Other income (expense). Other income (expense) fluctuates based on interest income earned on our investments and the amount of cash available for investment, realized and unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions and gains and losses on sales and disposals of fixed assets.

 

     Three Months Ended

            
(In thousands)    January 3,
2004


   December 28,
2002


   Increase
(Decrease)


    Percentage
Increase
(Decrease)


 

Other income (expense), net

   $ 343    $ 508    $ (165 )   (32.5 )%

 

Other income decreased primarily due to lower interest income from lower yields on our investments resulting from a decrease in market interest rates and lower levels of cash available for investment.

 

Provision for income taxes. During the three months ended January 3, 2004, we recorded a provision for income taxes of $50,000 related to minimum taxes due in certain domestic and foreign tax jurisdictions. No provision for income taxes was recorded for the three months ended December 28, 2002.

 

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Comparison of the Six Months Ended January 3, 2004 and December 28, 2002

 

Software license revenues. Software license revenues from our suite of software products, the number of software license transactions and the number of software license transactions in excess of $1 million for the six months ended January 3, 2004 and December 28, 2002 were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended

            
(In thousands, except transaction volumes)    January 3,
2004


   December 28,
2002


   Increase
(Decrease)


    Percentage
Increase
(Decrease)


 

Matrix PLM Platform

   $ 6,539    $ 10,800    $ (4,261 )   (39.5 )%

Collaborative Applications and Lifecycle Applications

     6,844      11,989      (5,145 )   (42.9 )%

Enterprise Interoperability Products

     2,115      2,012      103     5.1 %
    

  

  


     

Total software license revenues

   $ 15,498    $ 24,801    $ (9,303 )   (37.5 )%
    

  

  


     

Number of software license transactions

     105      122      (17 )   (13.9 )%

Number of software license transactions in excess of $1.0 million

     1      5      (4 )   (80.0 )%

 

Software license revenues by geographic region for the six months ended January 3, 2004 and December 28, 2002 were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended

            
(In thousands)    January 3,
2004


   December 28,
2002


   Increase
(Decrease)


    Percentage
Increase
(Decrease)


 

North America

   $ 8,136    $ 10,239    $ (2,103 )   (20.5 )%

Europe

     6,213      7,041      (828 )   (11.8 )%

Asia/Pacific

     1,149      7,521      (6,372 )   (84.7 )%
    

  

  


     

Total software license revenues

   $ 15,498    $ 24,801    $ (9,303 )   (37.5 )%
    

  

  


     

 

Software license revenues decreased primarily due to the continued weakness in information technology spending for PLM software around the world, resulting in lower average transaction values, fewer software license transactions in excess of $1.0 million and fewer software license transactions with new customers. Software licenses revenues from new customers was $2.4 million for the six months ended January 3, 2004 compared to $10.4 million for the six months ended December 28, 2002. In addition, software license revenues were especially weak in Asia/Pacific as a result of a significant decrease in the number of software license transactions and fewer software license transactions in excess of $1.0 million as compared to the same period last year primarily due to the factors previously discussed.

 

Software license revenues were particularly weak during the three months ended September 27, 2003 due to the continued weakness in information technology spending and sales execution issues. As a result, during the three months ended September 27, 2003 the total number of software license transactions decreased to 40 from 53 for the three months ended September 28, 2002, and the number of software license transactions in excess of $1.0 million decreased to one for the three months ended September 27, 2003 from three for the three months ended September 28, 2002.

 

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Service revenues. The components of our services revenues for the six months ended January 3, 2004 and December 28, 2002 were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended

             
(In thousands)    January 3,
2004


    December 28,
2002


    Increase
(Decrease)


    Percentage
Increase
(Decrease)


 

Maintenance revenues

   $ 17,317     $ 15,955     $ 1,362     8.5 %

Professional services revenues

     16,190       17,406       (1,216 )   (7.0 )%

Training revenues

     1,105       980       125     12.8 %
    


 


 


     

Service revenues

   $ 34,612     $ 34,341     $ 271     0.8 %
    


 


 


     

Maintenance as a percentage of services revenues

     50.0 %     46.5 %     3.5 %   —    

 

Service revenues increased slightly primarily due to an increase in maintenance revenues due to an increase in our maintenance revenue base as a result of new software license transactions. This increase, however, was offset by a $1.1 million decrease in professional services revenues during the three months ended September 27, 2003 as a result of a reduction in the number and scope of professional services engagements due to continued weakness in information technology spending and an increase in the proportion of professional services engagements led by systems integrators.

 

Cost of software licenses.

 

     Six Months Ended

           
(In thousands)    January 3,
2004


   December 28,
2002


   Increase
(Decrease)


   Percentage
Increase
(Decrease)


 

Cost of software licenses

   $ 3,157    $ 2,513    $ 644    25.6 %

 

The increase in cost of software licenses was primarily due to a $1.1 million increase in minimum amortization expense related to our Collaborative Applications and Lifecycle Applications as a result of additional prepayments on existing applications and the introduction of a new application, offset by a $0.4 million decrease in royalties on our enterprise interoperability products due to decreases in certain contractual royalty rates.

 

Cost of services.

 

     Six Months Ended

            
(In thousands)    January 3,
2004


   December 28,
2002


   Increase
(Decrease)


    Percentage
Increase
(Decrease)


 

Cost of services

   $ 23,137    $ 24,578    $ (1,441 )   (5.9 )%

 

Cost of services decreased primarily due to a $1.9 million reduction in personnel, personnel recruiting and training, and travel costs as a result of our restructuring programs and cost saving initiatives, offset by a $0.8 million increase in the use and cost of independent systems integrators as a result of the reduction in the number of our professional services personnel and our limited internal professional services resources in certain geographical regions. In addition, during the six months ended December 28, 2002, we recorded a $0.4 million net charge related to costs accrued for a non-billable change in project scope on a fixed price professional services contract.

 

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Gross profit. The following sets forth certain information regarding the gross profit and gross margin on our software license and service revenues:

 

     Six Months Ended

    Increase
(Decrease)


    Percentage
Increase
(Decrease)


 
(In thousands)    January 3,
2004


    December 28,
2002


     

Gross profit on software license revenues

   $ 12,341     $ 22,288     $ (9,947 )   (44.6 )%

Gross profit on service revenues

     11,475       9,763       1,712     17.5 %
    


 


 


     

Total gross profit

   $ 23,816     $ 32,051     $ (8,235 )   (25.7 )%
    


 


 


     

Gross margin on software license revenues

     79.6 %     89.9 %     (10.3 )%   —    

Gross margin on service revenues

     33.2 %     28.4 %     4.8 %   —    

Total gross margin

     47.5 %     54.2 %     (6.7 )%   —    

Percentage of total revenues derived from software license revenues

     30.9 %     41.9 %     (11.0 )%   —    

Percentage of total revenues derived from service revenues

     69.1 %     58.1 %     11.0 %   —    

 

Total gross profit decreased primarily due to a decrease in software license revenues and lower gross margin on software license revenues. The decrease in total gross margin was attributable to a decrease in the proportion of our revenues derived from software license revenues and a decrease in gross margin on software licenses. Gross margin on software licenses primarily decreased due to an increase in the minimum amortization expense for our Collaborative Applications and Lifecycle Applications. Gross margin on services increased primarily due to a reduction in personnel, personnel recruiting and training, and travel costs as a result of our restructuring programs and cost saving initiatives and an increase in the proportion of our service revenues derived from maintenance revenues.

 

Selling and marketing.

 

     Six Months Ended

    Increase
(Decrease)


    Percentage
Increase
(Decrease)


 
(In thousands)    January 3,
2004


    December 28,
2002


     

Selling and marketing expenses

   $ 17,960     $ 24,278     $ (6,318 )   (26.0 )%

Selling and marketing expenses as a percentage of total revenues

     35.8 %     41.1 %     (5.3 )%   —    

 

Selling and marketing expenses decreased primarily due to a $0.6 million decrease in commission expense due to lower software license revenues, a $3.4 million decrease in personnel, personnel recruiting and training, and travel costs, as a result of our restructuring programs and cost saving initiatives, and a $1.0 million decrease in facilities and other general costs as a result of our restructuring programs and cost saving initiatives. In addition, selling and marketing expenses for the six months ended December 28, 2002 included $1.3 million of expenses related to our fiscal 2003 Global Customer Conference.

 

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Research and development.

 

     Six Months Ended

    Increase
(Decrease)


    Percentage
Increase
(Decrease)


 
(In thousands)    January 3,
2004


    December 28,
2002


     

Research and development expenses

   $ 11,436     $ 13,231     $ (1,795 )   (13.6 )%

Research and development expenses as a percentage of total revenues

     22.8 %     22.4 %     0.4 %   —    

 

Research and development expenses decreased primarily due to a $1.6 million decrease in personnel, personnel recruiting and training and travel costs and a $0.2 million decrease in facilities and other general costs as a result of our restructuring programs and cost saving initiatives.

 

General and administrative.

 

     Six Months Ended

    Increase
(Decrease)


    Percentage
Increase
(Decrease)


 
(In thousands)    January 3,
2004


    December 28,
2002


     

General and Administrative expenses

   $ 4,683     $ 5,580     $ (897 )   (16.1 )%

General and Administrative expenses as a percentage of total revenues

     9.3 %     9.4 %     (0.1 )%   —    

 

General and administrative expenses decreased primarily due to a $0.7 million reduction in the provision for doubtful accounts as a result of a revision in our estimate of doubtful accounts due to lower total revenues and accounts receivable, and improvement in the aging of our accounts receivable and the days of our sales outstanding over the past several quarters. General and administrative expenses also decreased as a result of lower personnel, personnel recruiting and training costs as a result of our restructuring programs and cost saving initiatives.

 

Stock-based compensation.

 

     Six Months Ended

    Increase
(Decrease)


    Percentage
Increase
(Decrease)


 
(In thousands)    January 3,
2004


    December 28,
2002


     

Stock-based compensation expenses

   $ 567     $ 1,695     $ (1,128 )   (66.5 )%

Stock-based compensation expenses as a percentage of total revenues

     1.1 %     2.9 %     (1.8 )%   —    

 

Stock-based compensation decreased due to a decrease in amortization as a result of the termination of the vesting of certain stock options and the cancellation of terminated employees’ stock options primarily related to our restructuring programs.

 

Other income (expense).

 

     Six Months Ended

   Increase
(Decrease)


    Percentage
Increase
(Decrease)


 
(In thousands)    January 3,
2004


   December 28,
2002


    

Other income (expense), net

   $ 658    $ 1,007    $ (349 )   (34.7 )%

 

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Other income decreased primarily due to lower interest income from lower yields on our investments resulting from a decrease in market interest rates and lower levels of cash available for investment.

 

Provision for income taxes. During the six months ended January 3, 2004, we recorded a provision for income taxes of $0.1 million related to minimum taxes due in certain domestic and foreign tax jurisdictions. No provision for income taxes was recorded for the six months ended December 28, 2002.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Our principal source of liquidity is our current cash and cash equivalents. Our ability to generate cash from operations is dependent upon our ability to generate revenue from licensing our software and providing related services, as well as our ability to manage our operating costs and net assets. A decrease in the demand for our software and related services or unanticipated increases in our operating costs would likely have an adverse effect on our liquidity and cash generated from operations. The following sets forth information relating to our liquidity:

 

     As of

   Increase
(Decrease)


    Percentage
Increase
(Decrease)


 
(In thousands)    January 3,
2004


   June 28,
2003


    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 118,522    $ 127,665    $ (9,143 )   (7.2 )%

Working capital

   $ 106,623    $ 115,107    $ (8,484 )   (7.4 )%

 

During the six months ended January 3, 2004, our cash and cash equivalents decreased primarily due to our loss from operations and cash payments related to our restructuring programs. The decrease in working capital was primarily attributable to a decrease in cash and cash equivalents due to our loss from operations. We currently expect to incur losses from operations in fiscal 2004. Accordingly, we expect our liquidity to continue to decrease through fiscal 2004.

 

We have a $10.0 million line of credit that bears interest at the bank’s prime rate (4.0% at January 3, 2004) plus 0.5% per annum on any outstanding balances and expires December 26, 2004. As of January 3, 2004, we had no borrowings outstanding under this line of credit and $10.0 million available. This line of credit is collateralized by all of our assets and has certain non-financial covenants. We were in compliance with these non-financial covenants as of January 3, 2004. The following sets forth information relating to the sources and uses of our cash.

 

     Six Months Ended

    Increase
(Decrease)


    Percentage
Increase
(Decrease)


 
(In thousands)    January 3,
2004


    December 28,
2002


     

Net cash used in operating activities

   $ (10,128 )   $ (8,139 )   $ (1,989 )   (24.4 )%

Net cash used in investing activities

   $ (1,610 )   $ (1,427 )   $ (183 )   (12.8 )%

Net cash provided by financing activities

   $ 791     $ 783     $ 8     1.0 %

 

     Three Months Ended

     January 3,
2004


   June 28,
2003


   December 28,
2002


Days sales outstanding

   76    68    89

 

Net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended January 3, 2004 resulted primarily from our net loss. Net cash used in operating activities for the six months ended December 28, 2002 resulted primarily from our net loss, decreases in accounts payable and accrued expenses, and a decrease in deferred revenues due to recognition of certain software license revenue and amortization of maintenance contracts, offset by a decrease in accounts receivable due to slightly lower revenues.

 

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Net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended January 3, 2004 reflects $0.6 million of investments in computer hardware and software and leasehold improvements related to the consolidation of certain offices in conjunction with our October 2003 restructuring program. Net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended January 3, 2004 also includes a $1.5 million increase in other assets related to a long-term accounts receivable from a customer due in September 2005, offset by collection of certain security deposits on leased facilities. Net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended December 28, 2002 reflects $1.6 million of investments in computer hardware and software, leasehold improvements and office furniture and equipment. We expect that capital expenditures for the next 12 months will be approximately $2.0 million, primarily for the acquisition of computer hardware and software.

 

Net cash provided by financing activities was $0.8 million for both the six months ended January 3, 2004 and December 28, 2002 and consists of the proceeds from stock option exercises and purchases of common stock under our employee stock purchase plan.

 

On January 21, 2003, our Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved a stock repurchase program (the “Program”) whereby we may repurchase up to $10.0 million of our common stock. Common stock repurchases under the Program may be made in the open market, through block trades or otherwise during the one year period that began on January 27, 2003. During the six months ended January 3, 2004, we did not purchase or retire any shares of our common stock under the Program. Previous repurchases made under the Program were funded from available working capital. The Program terminated on January 26, 2004.

 

On February 3, 2003, we announced that the Board approved a voluntary stock option exchange program (the “option exchange program”). The option exchange program provided eligible holders of outstanding, unexercised options to purchase shares of our common stock issued pursuant to our Third Amended and Restated 1996 Stock Plan (the “1996 Plan”) and our Amended and Restated 1999 Stock Plan (the “1999 Plan”) with an exercise price of at least $5.00 per share the opportunity to tender such options in exchange for new replacement options. The ratios of new replacement options to options tendered pursuant to the option exchange program were as follows: 4 for 5 for options with exercise prices of $5.00 to $9.99; 3 for 5 for options with exercise prices of $10.00 to $19.99; and 2 for 5 for options with exercise prices of $20.00 or more. Members of our Board and our executive officers were not eligible to participate in the option exchange program. Options to purchase approximately 2.6 million shares of our common stock were tendered and cancelled on March 6, 2003 pursuant to the option exchange program, and we granted new replacement options to purchase an aggregate of approximately 1.2 million shares of our common stock at an exercise price of $5.92 per share on September 8, 2003 in exchange for the tendered and cancelled options. The new replacement options had an exercise price equal to the fair market value of our common stock on the date the new replacement options were granted and vest quarterly over a 30-month period. We did not record any stock-based compensation expense as a result of the option exchange program.

 

We currently anticipate that our current cash and cash equivalents and available credit facility will be sufficient to fund our anticipated cash requirements for working capital and capital expenditures for at least the next 12 months. However, we may need to raise additional funds in order to fund an expansion of our business, develop new products, enhance existing products and services, or acquire complementary products, businesses or technologies. If additional funds are raised through the issuance of equity or convertible debt securities, the percentage ownership of our stockholders may be reduced, our stockholders may experience additional dilution, and such securities may have rights, preferences or privileges senior to those of our stockholders. Additional financing may not be available on terms favorable to us, or at all. If adequate funds are not available or are not available on acceptable terms, our ability to fund an expansion of our business, take advantage of unanticipated opportunities or develop or enhance our services or products would be significantly limited.

 

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Commitments and Contractual Obligations

 

Our commitments and contractual obligations for which we guarantee or set a minimum amount of fees primarily consists of operating leases for facilities, automobiles and office equipment, product development agreements under which we pay software license fees to third-parties for development or assistance in development of certain Collaborative Applications, Lifecycle Applications and enterprise interoperability software and other contractual arrangements to support certain programs or activities. Our commitments and contractual obligations for which we guarantee or have minimum fees due consisted of the following as of January 3, 2004:

 

(In thousands)    Remainder
of 2004


   2005

   2006

   2007

   2008

   Thereafter

Leases

   $ 2,244    $ 3,649    $ 3,244    $ 2,646    $ 2,374    $ 3,714

Development agreements

     1,100      —        —        —        —        —  

Other contractual arrangements

     652      126      —        —        —        —  
    

  

  

  

  

  

     $ 3,996    $ 3,775    $ 3,244    $ 2,646    $ 2,374    $ 3,714
    

  

  

  

  

  

 

We do not have any other commitments or contractual obligations in addition to those set forth above and those included in our condensed consolidated financial statements as of January 3, 2004.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as of January 3, 2004.

 

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Cautionary Statements

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated or projected in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including those set forth in the following cautionary statements and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. If any of the following risks were to occur, our business, financial condition or results of operations would likely suffer. In that event, the trading price of our common stock would decline. Any forward looking statement should be considered in light of the factors discussed below.

 

We Have a History of Losses, Expect to Incur Losses in the Future and May Not Achieve or Maintain Profitability

 

We have incurred substantial net losses in the past, and we expect to incur net losses in future periods. We incurred net losses of approximately $13.8 million for the six months ended January 3, 2004 and $24.5 million and $28.7 million in fiscal 2003 and 2002, respectively. As of January 3, 2004, we had an accumulated deficit of approximately $97.0 million. We will need to generate significant increases in revenues to achieve and maintain profitability, and we may not be able to do so. If our revenues grow more slowly than we anticipate or decline or if our operating expenses increase more than we expect or cannot be reduced in the event of lower revenues, our business will be significantly and adversely affected. Although we implemented restructuring programs to better align our operations and cost structure with market conditions, these programs may not be sufficient for us to achieve profitability in any future period. Even if we achieve profitability in the future on a quarterly or annual basis, we may not be able to sustain or increase profitability. Failure to achieve profitability or achieve and sustain the level of profitability expected by investors and securities analysts may adversely affect the market price of our common stock.

 

The Weak and Uncertain Computer Software and Services Market and Worldwide Economic Conditions May Result in Decreased Revenues and Operating Losses

 

The revenue growth and profitability of our business depends on the overall demand for computer software and services, particularly in the market segments in which we compete. A softening of demand for computer software and services caused by the weak global economy may result in decreased revenues and operating losses. In this uncertain economy, we may not be able to effectively maintain existing levels of software and service revenues, promote future growth in our software and services revenues or achieve profitability.

 

Our Quarterly Revenues and Operating Results Are Likely to Fluctuate and if We Fail to Meet the Expectations of Management, Securities Analysts or Investors, Our Stock Price Could Decline

 

Our quarterly revenues and operating results are difficult to predict, have varied significantly in the past and are likely to fluctuate significantly in the future. We typically realize a significant percentage of our revenues for a fiscal quarter in the second half of the third month of the quarter. Accordingly, our quarterly results may be difficult or impossible to predict prior to the end of the quarter. Any inability to obtain sufficient orders or to fulfill shipments in the period immediately preceding the end of any particular quarter may cause the results for that quarter to fall short of our revenues targets. Any disruption in our ability to conduct our business which occurs will likely have a material adverse effect on our operating results for that quarter. In addition, we base our current and future expense levels in part on our estimates of future revenues. Our expenses are largely fixed in the short term. We may not be able to adjust our spending quickly if our revenues fall short of our expectations. Accordingly, a shortfall in revenues in a particular quarter would have an adverse effect on our operating results for that quarter.

 

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In addition, our quarterly operating results may fluctuate for many reasons, including, without limitation:

 

  changes in demand for our products and services, including seasonal differences;

 

  changes in the mix of our software license and service revenues;

 

  changes in the mix of the licensing of our Matrix PLM Platform, Collaborative Applications, Lifecycle Applications and enterprise interoperability products;

 

  the amount of royalty payments due to third-parties on our Collaborative Applications, Lifecycle Applications and enterprise interoperability software products;

 

  changes in the mix of domestic and international revenues;

 

  variability in the mix of professional services performed by us and systems integrators; and

 

  the amount of training we provide to systems integrators and Alliance Partners related to our products and their implementation.

 

For these reasons, you should not rely on period-to-period comparisons of our financial results to forecast our future performance. It is likely that in some future quarter or quarters our operating results will be below the expectations of securities analysts or investors. If a shortfall in revenues occurs, the market price of our common stock may decline significantly.

 

Our Lengthy and Variable Sales Cycle Makes it Difficult for Us to Predict When or if Sales Will Occur and Therefore We May Experience an Unplanned Shortfall in Revenues

 

Our products have a lengthy and unpredictable sales cycle that contributes to the uncertainty of our operating results. Customers view the purchase of our software as a significant and strategic decision. As a result, customers generally evaluate our software products and determine their impact on existing infrastructure over a lengthy period of time. Our sales cycle has historically ranged from approximately one to nine months based on the customer’s need to rapidly implement a solution and whether the customer is new or is extending an existing implementation. The license of our software products may be subject to delays if the customer has lengthy internal budgeting, approval and evaluation processes. We may incur significant selling and marketing expenses during a customer’s evaluation period, including the costs of developing a full proposal and completing a rapid proof of concept or custom demonstration, before the customer places an order with us. Customers may also initially purchase a limited number of licenses before expanding their implementations. Larger customers may purchase our software products as part of multiple simultaneous purchasing decisions, which may result in additional unplanned administrative processing and other delays in the recognition of our license revenues. If revenues forecasted from a specific customer for a particular quarter are not realized or are delayed to another quarter, we may experience an unplanned shortfall in revenues, which could significantly and adversely affect our operating results.

 

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We May Not Achieve Our Anticipated Revenues if Large Software and Service Orders Expected in a Quarter Are Not Placed or Are Delayed

 

Although we license our software to numerous customers in any quarter, a single customer often represents more than 10% of our quarterly revenues. We expect that revenues from large orders will continue to represent a large percentage of our total revenues in future quarters. A customer may determine to increase its number of licenses and expand its implementation of our software throughout its organization and to its customers, suppliers and other business partners only after a successful initial implementation. Therefore, the timing of these large orders is often unpredictable. If any large order anticipated for a particular quarter is not realized, delayed to another quarter or significantly reduced, we may experience an unplanned shortfall in revenues, which could significantly and adversely affect our operating results.

 

If Our Existing Customers Do Not License Additional Software Products From Us, We May Not Achieve Growth in Our Revenues

 

Our customers’ initial implementations of our software often include a limited number of licenses. Customers may subsequently add licenses as they expand the implementations of our products throughout their enterprises or add software applications designed for specific functions. Therefore, it is important that our customers are satisfied with their initial product implementations. If we do not increase licenses to existing customers, we may not be able to achieve growth in our revenues.

 

Our Restructuring Programs May Not Achieve Our Desired Results and We May Therefore Continue to Incur Operating Losses

 

We implemented restructuring programs in fiscal 2004, 2003 and 2002. The primary objective of our restructuring programs has been to reduce our operating expenses in order to align our operations and cost structure with market conditions and our strategic initiatives. These programs included reductions in our workforce, reductions in the use of independent contractors, closure and consolidation of certain facilities and termination of certain contracts. These workforce reductions could impact the productivity of our remaining employees, including those directly responsible for sales and services, which may negatively affect our future revenues. In addition, the failure to retain and effectively manage our remaining employees could increase our costs and negatively affect our sales and services operations and our ability to attain revenue goals. Failure to achieve the desired results of our restructuring programs could result in reduced revenues and continued operating losses.

 

The Market for Our PLM Software Is Rapidly Changing and Demand for PLM Software Could Decline

 

The market for PLM software is rapidly changing. We cannot be certain that this market will continue to develop and grow or that companies will choose to use our products rather than attempting to develop alternative platforms and applications internally or through other sources. If we fail to establish a significant base of customer references, our ability to market and license our products successfully may be reduced. Companies that have already invested substantial resources in other methods of sharing information during the design, manufacturing and supply process may be reluctant to adopt new technology or infrastructures that may replace, limit or compete with their existing systems or methods. We expect that we will continue to need to pursue intensive marketing and selling efforts to educate prospective customers about the uses and benefits of our products. Therefore, demand for and market acceptance of our software products is subject to a high level of uncertainty.

 

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If We Are Not Successful in Developing New Products and Services that Keep Pace with Technology, Our Operating Results Will Suffer

 

The market for our software is characterized by rapid technological advances, changing customer needs and evolving industry standards. Accordingly, to realize our expectations regarding our operating results, we depend on our ability to:

 

  develop, in a timely manner, new software products and services that keep pace with developments in technology;

 

  meet evolving customer requirements; and

 

  enhance our current product and service offerings and deliver those products and services through appropriate distribution channels.

 

We may not be successful in developing and marketing, on a timely and cost-effective basis, either enhancements to our products or new products that respond to technological advances and satisfy increasingly sophisticated customer needs. If we fail to introduce new products, our operating results will suffer. In addition, if new industry standards emerge that we do not anticipate or adapt to, our software products could be rendered obsolete and our business could be materially harmed.

 

We May Not Achieve Anticipated Revenues if Market Acceptance of Our Software Does Not Continue

 

We believe that revenues from licenses of our software, together with revenues from related professional services, training and maintenance and customer support services, will account for substantially all of our revenues for the foreseeable future. Our future financial performance will depend on market acceptance of our software, including our Matrix PLM Platform, Collaborative Applications, Lifecycle Applications and enterprise interoperability products, and any upgrades or enhancements that we may make to our products in the future. As a result, if our software does not achieve and maintain widespread market acceptance, we may not achieve anticipated revenues. In addition, if our competitors release new products that are superior to our software, demand for our products may not accelerate and could decline. If we are unable to increase the number and scope of our Collaborative Applications, Lifecycle Applications and enterprise interoperability products or ship or implement any upgrades or enhancements to our products when planned, or if the introduction of upgrades or enhancements causes customers to defer orders for our existing products, we also may not achieve anticipated revenues.

 

Our Future Success Is Uncertain Because We Have Significantly Changed Our Product Line

 

We shipped the first Collaborative Application in October 2000. Our strategy is to develop new Collaborative Applications and Lifecycle Applications for use in product lifecycle management and to combine them with our Matrix PLM Platform and enterprise interoperability products to create PLM solutions. Our new business focus and strategy may not be successful. In addition, because we have only recently begun to focus our business on the development, license and marketing of our Collaborative Application and Lifecycle Application software and PLM solutions, we may have limited insight into trends that may emerge and affect our business. We face the many challenges, risks and difficulties frequently encountered by companies transitioning to a new product line and using a new business strategy in a rapidly evolving market. If we are unable to successfully implement our business strategy, our operating results will suffer.

 

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We Will Not Succeed Unless We Can Compete in Our Markets

 

The markets in which we offer our software and services are intensely competitive and rapidly changing. Furthermore, we expect competition to intensify, given the newly emerging nature of the market for PLM software and consolidation in the software industry in general. We will not succeed if we cannot compete effectively in these markets. Competitors vary in size and in the scope and breadth of the products and services they offer. Many of our actual or potential competitors have significant advantages over us, including, without limitation:

 

  larger and more established selling and marketing capabilities;

 

  significantly greater financial, engineering and other resources;

 

  greater name recognition and a larger installed base of customers; and

 

  well-established relationships with our existing and potential customers, systems integrators, complementary technology vendors and Alliance Partners.

 

As a result, our competitors may be in a stronger position to respond quickly to new or emerging technologies and changes in customer requirements. Our competitors may also be able to devote greater resources to the development, promotion and sale of their products and services than we can. Accordingly, we may not be able to maintain or expand our revenues if competition increases and we are unable to respond effectively.

 

As competition in the PLM software market intensifies, new solutions will come to market. Our competitors may package their products in a manner that may discourage customers from licensing our software. Also, current and potential competitors may establish cooperative relationships among themselves or with third-parties or adopt aggressive pricing policies to gain market share. Consolidation in the industry also results in larger competitors that may have significant combined resources with which to compete against us. Increased competition could result in reductions in price and revenues, lower profit margins, loss of customers and loss of market share. Any one of these factors could materially and adversely affect our business and operating results.

 

Our Revenues Could Decline if We Do Not Develop and Maintain Successful Relationships with Systems Integrators, Complementary Technology Vendors and Alliance Partners

 

We pursue business alliances with systems integrators, complementary technology vendors and Alliance Partners to endorse our software, implement our software, provide customer support services, promote and resell products that integrate with our products and develop industry-specific software products. These alliances provide an opportunity to license our products to our Alliance Partners’ installed customer bases. In many cases, these parties have established relationships with our existing and potential customers and can influence the decisions of these customers. We rely upon these companies for recommendations of our products during the evaluation stage of the purchasing process, as well as for implementation and customer support services. A number of our competitors have strong relationships with these systems integrators, complementary technology vendors and Alliance Partners who, as a result, may be more likely to recommend our competitors’ products and services. In addition, some of our competitors have relationships with a greater number of these systems integrators, complementary technology vendors and Alliance Partners and, therefore, have access to a broader base of enterprise customers. If we are unable to establish, maintain and strengthen these relationships, we will have to devote substantially more resources to the selling and marketing, implementation and support of our products. Our efforts may not be as effective as these systems integrators, complementary technology vendors and Alliance Partners, which could significantly harm our operating results.

 

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Our International Operations Expose Us to Business Risks Which Could Cause Our Operating Results to Suffer

 

Our international revenues and expenses are generally transacted from our foreign subsidiaries in their respective countries and are typically denominated in local currency. Approximately 42.9%, 35.6% and 33.9% of our total revenues for the six months ended January 3, 2004 and fiscal 2003 and 2002, respectively, were from our foreign subsidiaries. In addition, approximately 29.8%, 28.1% and 23.7% of our expenses for the six months ended January 3, 2004 and fiscal 2003 and 2002, respectively, were from our foreign subsidiaries. At January 3, 2004 and June 28, 2003, approximately 22.3% and 33.6%, respectively, of our total assets were located at our foreign subsidiaries. Many of our customers have operations in numerous locations around the globe. In order to attract, retain and service multi-national customers, we have to maintain strong direct and indirect sales and support organizations in Europe and Asia/Pacific. Our ability to penetrate international markets may be impaired by resource constraints and our ability to hire qualified personnel in foreign countries. We face a number of risks associated with conducting business internationally, which could negatively impact our operating results, including, without limitation:

 

  difficulties relating to the management, administration and staffing of a globally-dispersed business;

 

  longer sales cycles associated with educating foreign customers on the benefits of our products and services;

 

  longer accounts receivable payment cycles and difficulties in collecting accounts receivable;

 

  difficulties in providing customer support for our products in multiple time zones;

 

  currency fluctuations and exchange rates;

 

  limitations on repatriation of earnings of our foreign operations;

 

  the burdens of complying with a wide variety of foreign laws;

 

  reductions in business activity during the summer months in Europe and certain other parts of the world;

 

  multiple and possibly overlapping tax structures;

 

  negative tax consequences such as withholding taxes and employer payroll taxes;

 

  language barriers;

 

  the need to consider numerous international product characteristics;

 

  different accounting practices;

 

  import/export duties and tariffs, quotas and controls;

 

  complex and inflexible employment laws;

 

  economic or political instability in some international markets; and

 

  conflicting international business practices.

 

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We believe that expansion into new international markets will be necessary for our future success. Therefore, a key aspect of our strategy is to continue to expand our presence in foreign markets. We may not succeed in our efforts to enter new international markets. If we fail to do so, we may not be able to maintain existing levels of revenues and promote growth in our revenues. This international expansion may be more difficult or time-consuming than we anticipate. It is also costly to establish and maintain international facilities and operations and promote our products internationally. Thus, if revenues from international activities do not offset the expenses of establishing and maintaining foreign operations, our operating results will suffer.

 

Our Services Revenues and Operating Results May Be Adversely Affected if We Are Not Able to Maintain the Billing and Utilization Rates for Our Professional Services Personnel

 

The billing rates we charge for our professional services and the utilization, or chargeability, of our professional services personnel are significant components of our services revenues, gross margin and operating results. Our billing rates are affected by a number of factors, including the introduction of new services or products by our competitors, the pricing policies of our competitors, demand for professional services and general economic conditions. Our utilization rates are also affected by a number of factors, including seasonal trends, our ability to transition employees from completed professional services engagements to new engagements and our ability to forecast demand of our professional services and thereby maintain an appropriate headcount. Many of the above factors are beyond our control. Accordingly, if we are not able to maintain the rates we charge for our professional services or an appropriate utilization for our professional services personnel, our service revenues and gross profit are likely to decline, which would adversely affect our operating results.

 

We Occasionally Perform Professional Services Engagements on a Fixed-Price Basis, Which Could Cause a Decline in Our Gross Margins

 

We occasionally perform professional services engagements on a fixed-price basis. Prior to performing a fixed-price professional services engagement, we estimate the amount of work involved for the engagement. However, we may underestimate the amount of time or resources required to complete a professional services engagement, and we may not be able to charge the customer for the additional work performed. If we do not correctly estimate the amount of time or resources required for a professional services engagement and we are not able to charge the customer for the additional work performed, our gross profit would decline, which would adversely affect our operating results.

 

We Depend on Licensed Third-Party Technology, and the Ability to Interoperate with Third Party Technology, the Loss of Which Could Adversely Impact the Licensing of, Result in Increased Costs of or Delays in Licensing Our Products

 

We license technology from several companies on a non-exclusive basis that is integrated into many of our products. We also license certain enterprise interoperability products from third-parties for the purposes of enabling our products to interoperate with third party application products. We anticipate that we will continue to license technology from third-parties in the future. This software may not continue to be available on commercially reasonable terms, or at all. Some of the software we license from third-parties would be difficult and time-consuming to replace. The loss of any of these technology licenses could result in delays in the licensing of our products until equivalent technology, if available, is identified, licensed and integrated. The loss of the ability to integrate to any of the third party products could also adversely impact the licensing of our products. In addition, the effective implementation of our products may depend upon the successful operation of third-party licensed products in conjunction with our products, and therefore any undetected errors in these licensed products may prevent the implementation or impair the functionality of our products, delay new product introductions or injure our reputation.

 

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We May Not Be Able to Increase Revenues if We Do Not Expand Our Sales and Distribution Channels and Improve Our Sales Productivity

 

We will need to expand our direct and indirect global sales operations and improve our sales productivity in order to increase market awareness and acceptance of our software and generate increased revenues. We market and license our products directly through our sales organization and indirectly through our global Alliance Partner and distributor network.

 

Our ability to increase our global direct sales organization will depend on our ability to recruit, train and retain sales personnel with advanced sales skills and technical knowledge. Competition for qualified sales personnel is intense in our industry. In addition, it may take up to nine months for a new sales person to become fully productive. If we are unable to hire or retain qualified sales personnel, or if newly hired or existing sales personnel fail to develop the necessary skills, reach productivity more slowly than anticipated or are not able to maintain an expected level of productivity, we may have difficulty licensing our products, and we may experience a shortfall in anticipated revenues.

 

In addition, we believe that our future success is dependent upon expansion of our indirect global distribution channel, which consists of our relationships with a variety of systems integrators, complementary technology vendors and distributors. We cannot be certain that we will be able to maintain our current relationships or establish relationships with additional distribution partners on a timely basis, or at all. Our distribution partners may not devote adequate resources to promoting or selling our products and may not be successful. In addition, we may also face potential conflicts between our direct sales force and third-party reselling efforts. Any failure to expand our indirect global distribution channel or increase the productivity of this distribution channel could result in lower than anticipated revenues.

 

If Systems Integrators Are Not Available or Fail to Perform Adequately, Our Customers May Suffer Implementation Delays and a Lower Quality of Customer Service, and We May Incur Increased Expenses

 

Systems integrators often are retained by our customers to implement our products. If experienced systems integrators are not available to implement our products, we will be required to provide these services internally, and we may not have sufficient resources to meet our customers’ implementation needs on a timely basis. Use of our professional services personnel to implement our products would also increase our expenses. In addition, we cannot control the level and quality of service provided by our current and future implementation partners. If these systems integrators do not perform to the satisfaction of our customers, our customers could become dissatisfied with our products, which could adversely affect our business and operating results.

 

We Depend on Our Key Personnel to Manage Our Business Effectively, and if We Are Unable to Retain Key Personnel, Our Ability to Compete Could Be Harmed

 

Our ability to implement our business strategy and our future success depends largely on the continued services of our executive officers and other key engineering, sales, marketing and support personnel who have critical industry or customer experience and relationships. The loss of the technical knowledge and management and industry expertise of any of these key personnel could result in delays in product development, loss of customers and sales and diversion of management resources, which could materially and adversely affect our operating results. In addition, our future performance depends upon our ability to attract and retain highly qualified sales, engineering, marketing, services and managerial personnel, and there is intense competition for such personnel. If we do not succeed in retaining our personnel or in attracting new employees, our business could suffer significantly.

 

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Our Products May Contain Defects that Could Harm Our Reputation, Be Costly to Correct, Delay Revenues and Expose Us to Litigation

 

Despite testing by us, our Alliance Partners and our customers, errors may be found in our products after commencement of commercial shipments. We and our customers have from time to time discovered errors in our software products. In the future, there may be additional errors and defects in our software. If errors are discovered, we may not be able to successfully correct them in a timely manner or at all. Errors and failures in our products could result in loss of or delay in market acceptance of our products and damage to our reputation and our ability to convince commercial users of the benefits of our products. In addition, we may need to make significant expenditures of capital resources in order to eliminate errors and failures. Since our products are used by customers for mission-critical applications, errors, defects or other performance problems could also result in financial or other damages to our customers, who could assert warranty and other claims for substantial damages against us. Although our license agreements with our customers typically contain provisions designed to limit our exposure to potential product liability claims, it is possible that such provisions may not be effective or enforceable under the laws of certain jurisdictions. In addition, our insurance policies may not adequately limit our exposure with respect to such claims. A product liability claim, even if unsuccessful, would be costly and time-consuming to defend and could harm our business.

 

Future Acquisitions May Negatively Affect Our Ongoing Business Operations and Our Operating Results

 

We may expand our operations or market presence by acquiring or investing in complementary businesses, products or technologies that complement our business, increase our market coverage, enhance our technical capabilities or otherwise offer opportunities for growth. These transactions create risks such as:

 

  difficulty assimilating the operations, technology, products and personnel we acquire;

 

  disruption of our ongoing business;

 

  diversion of management’s attention from other business concerns;

 

  one-time charges and expenses associated with amortization of purchased intangible assets; and

 

  potential dilution to our stockholders.

 

Our inability to address these risks could negatively impact our operating results. Moreover, any future acquisitions, even if successfully completed, may not generate any additional revenues or provide any benefit to our business.

 

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If We Are Unable to Obtain Additional Capital as Needed in the Future, Our Business May Be Adversely Affected and the Market Price for Our Common Stock Could Significantly Decline

 

We have been unable to fund our operations using cash generated from our business operations and have financed our operations principally through the sale of securities. We may need to raise additional debt or equity capital to fund an expansion of our operations, to enhance our products and services, or to acquire or invest in complementary products, services, businesses or technologies. If we raise additional funds through further issuances of equity or convertible debt securities, our existing stockholders could suffer significant dilution, and any new equity securities we issue could have rights, preferences and privileges superior to those of holders of our common stock. In addition, we may not be able to obtain additional financing on terms favorable to us, if at all. If adequate funds are not available on terms favorable to us, our business may be adversely affected and the market price for our common stock could significantly decline.

 

Our Business May be Adversely Affected by Securities Class Action Litigation

 

On April 19, 2002, a consolidated amended class action complaint was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The complaint, which superseded five virtually identical complaints that had been filed from July 24, 2001 to September 5, 2001, names as defendants the Company, two of our officers, and certain underwriters involved in our initial public offering of common stock (“IPO”). The complaint is allegedly brought on behalf of purchasers of our common stock during the period from February 29, 2000 to December 6, 2000 and asserts, among other things, that our IPO prospectus and registration statement violated federal securities laws because they contained material misrepresentations and/or omissions regarding the conduct of our IPO underwriters in allocating shares in our IPO to the underwriters’ customers, and that the Company and the two named officers engaged in fraudulent practices with respect to the underwriters’ conduct. The action seeks damages, fees and costs associated with the litigation, and interest. We and our officers and directors believe that the allegations in the complaint are without merit and have defended the litigation vigorously. The litigation process is inherently uncertain and unpredictable, however, and there can be no guarantee as to the ultimate outcome of this pending lawsuit

 

In the past, securities class action litigation has often been brought against a company following periods of volatility in the price of its securities. Due to the volatility of our stock price, we may be the target of securities litigation in the future. The expense of defending and the outcome of pending and future shareholder litigation (including the New York securities litigation described above and in Legal Proceedings in Part II, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q) and the possible inadequacy of the Company’s insurance to cover its obligations with respect to the ultimate resolution of any pending or future litigation matters could have a material adverse effect on our operating results. Securities litigation could also divert management’s attention and resources from our business, which could have a material adverse effect on our business and operating results.

 

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Failure to Protect Our Intellectual Property Could Harm Our Name Recognition Efforts and Ability to Compete Effectively

 

Currently, we rely on a combination of trademarks, copyrights and common law safeguards, including trade secret protection to protect our intellectual property rights. To protect our intellectual property rights in the future, we intend to rely on a combination of patents, trademarks, copyrights and common law safeguards, including trade secret protection. We also rely on restrictions on use, confidentiality and nondisclosure agreements and other contractual arrangements with our employees, affiliates, customers, Alliance Partners and others. The protective steps we have taken may be inadequate to deter misappropriation of our intellectual property and proprietary information. A third-party could obtain our proprietary information or develop products or technology competitive with ours. We may be unable to detect the unauthorized use of, or take appropriate steps to enforce, our intellectual property rights. We have registered some of our trademarks in the United States and abroad and have other trademark and patent applications pending or in preparation. Effective patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret protection may not be available in every country in which we offer or intend to offer our products and services to the same extent as in the United States. Failure to adequately protect our intellectual property could harm or even destroy our brands and impair our ability to compete effectively. Further, enforcing our intellectual property rights could result in the expenditure of significant financial and managerial resources and may not prove successful.

 

We Could Incur Substantial Costs Defending Our Intellectual Property from Claims of Infringement

 

The software industry is characterized by frequent litigation regarding copyright, patent and other intellectual property rights. We may be subject to future litigation based on claims that our products infringe the intellectual property rights of others or that our own intellectual property rights are invalid. We expect that software product developers will increasingly be subject to infringement claims as the number of products and competitors in our industry grows and the functionality of products overlaps. From time to time, we have received correspondence from competitors asserting potential infringement of intellectual property rights or other claims based upon the integration of our software with one or more of their software offerings; such integrations are typically performed at the request of mutual customers. Claims of infringement could require us to reengineer or rename our products or seek to obtain licenses from third-parties in order to continue offering our products. Licensing or royalty agreements, if required, may not be available on terms acceptable to us or at all. Even if successfully defended, claims of infringement could also result in significant expense to us and the diversion of our management and technical resources.

 

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Our Stock Price Has Been and May Continue to be Volatile Which May Lead to Losses by Stockholders

 

The trading price of our common stock has been highly volatile and has fluctuated significantly in the past. During the six months ended January 3, 2004, our stock price fluctuated between a low bid price of $4.08 per share and a high bid price of $6.97 per share. During fiscal 2003, our stock price fluctuated between a low bid price of $1.78 per share and a high bid price of $7.36 per share. We believe that the price of our common stock may continue to fluctuate significantly in the future in response to a number of events and factors relating to our company, our competitors, the market for our products and services and the global economy, many of which are beyond our control, such as:

 

  variations in our quarterly operating results;

 

  changes in financial estimates and recommendations by securities analysts;

 

  changes in market valuations of software companies;

 

  announcements by us or our competitors of significant contracts, acquisitions, strategic partnerships, joint ventures or capital commitments;

 

  loss of a major customer or failure to complete significant business transactions;

 

  additions or departures of key personnel;

 

  the threat of additional litigation by current or former employees, customers, and shareholders;

 

  sales of a substantial number of shares of our common stock in the public market by existing shareholders;

 

  sales of common stock or other securities by us in the future; and

 

  news relating to trends in our markets.

 

In addition, the stock market in general, and the market for technology companies in particular, has experienced extreme volatility. This volatility has often been unrelated to the operating performance of particular companies. These broad market and industry fluctuations may adversely affect the market price of our common stock, regardless of our operating performance.

 

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Anti-Takeover Provisions in Our Organizational Documents and Delaware Law Could Prevent or Delay a Change in Control of Our Company

 

Certain provisions of our certificate of incorporation and bylaws may discourage, delay or prevent a merger or acquisition that stockholders may consider favorable. These provisions may also prevent changes in our management. These provisions include, without limitation:

 

  authorizing the issuance of undesignated preferred stock;

 

  providing for a classified board of directors with staggered, three-year terms;

 

  requiring super-majority voting to effect certain amendments to our certificate of incorporation and bylaws;

 

  limiting the persons who may call special meetings of stockholders;

 

  prohibiting stockholder action by written consent; and

 

  establishing advance notice requirements for nominations for election to the board of directors or for proposing matters that can be acted on by stockholders at stockholder meetings.

 

Certain provisions of Delaware law may also discourage, delay or prevent someone from acquiring or merging with us.

 

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ITEM 3: QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

We have foreign subsidiaries in Austria, Canada, England, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Singapore and the Netherlands. Our international revenues and expenses are generally transacted from our foreign subsidiaries in their respective countries and are typically denominated in local currency. Approximately 42.9%, 35.6% and 33.9% of our total revenues for the six months ended January 3, 2004 and fiscal 2003 and 2002, respectively, were from our foreign subsidiaries. In addition, approximately 29.8%, 28.1% and 23.7% of our expenses for the six months ended January 3, 2004 and fiscal 2003 and 2002, respectively, were from our foreign subsidiaries. At January 3, 2004 and June 28, 2003, approximately 22.3% and 33.6%, respectively, of our total assets were located at our foreign subsidiaries.

 

We are exposed to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations as the financial results and balances of our foreign subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars. As exchange rates vary, these results, when translated, may vary from expectations and may adversely impact our results of operations and financial condition (“translation risk”). Therefore, we are exposed to foreign currency exchange risks and fluctuations in foreign currencies, along with economic and political instability in the foreign countries in which we operate, all of which could adversely impact our results of operations and financial condition. We currently do not enter into contracts or agreements to minimize our exposure to the effects of changes in foreign currency when the results of our international subsidiaries are translated to U.S. Dollars. Accordingly, if the dollar weakens relative to foreign currencies, our revenues and expenses would increase when stated in U.S. Dollars. Conversely, if the dollar strengthens, our revenues and expenses would decrease. We expect that the major foreign currencies in which our international subsidiaries transact business will continue to strengthen, especially as compared to year ago periods. Accordingly, we expect both our revenues and expenses for the remainder of fiscal 2004 to increase as a result of the strengthening of major foreign currencies relative to the U.S. Dollar.

 

Our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations also arises in part from intercompany transactions. Our intercompany transactions are typically denominated in the local currency of the foreign subsidiary in order to centralize foreign currency risk at the parent company in the United States. The parent company and our foreign subsidiaries may also transact business in a currency other than the local currency. Our foreign currency hedging program is principally designed to mitigate the future potential impact of changes in the value of transactions denominated in a currency other than the local currency as a result of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, which may impact our results of operations. Our foreign currency hedging program is not designed, nor do we enter into foreign currency contracts, to mitigate translation risk. We use forward contracts to reduce our exposure to foreign currency risk due to fluctuations in exchange rates underlying the value of accounts receivable and accounts payable and intercompany accounts receivable and intercompany accounts payable denominated in a currency other than the local currency. A forward contract obligates us to exchange predetermined amounts of specified foreign currencies at specified exchange rates on specified dates. These forward contracts are denominated in the same currency in which the underlying foreign currency receivables or payables are denominated and bear a contract value and maturity date that approximate the value and expected settlement date, respectively, of the underlying transactions. Unrealized gains and losses on open contracts at the end of each accounting period, resulting from changes in the fair value of these contracts, are recognized in earnings in the same period as gains and losses on the underlying foreign denominated receivables or payables are recognized and generally offset. Gains and losses on forward contracts and foreign denominated receivables and payables are included in other income (expense), net. We do not enter into or hold derivatives for trading or speculative purposes, and we only enter into forward contracts with highly rated financial institutions. At January 3, 2004, we did not have any forward contracts outstanding.

 

We plan to continue our use of forward contracts and other instruments in the future to reduce our exposure to exchange rate fluctuations from accounts receivable and accounts payable and intercompany accounts receivable and intercompany accounts payable denominated in foreign currencies, and we may not be able to do this successfully. Accordingly, we may experience economic loss and a negative impact on our results of operations as a result of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. Also, as we continue to expand our operations outside of the United States, our exposure to fluctuations in currency exchange rates could increase.

 

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We deposit our cash in highly rated financial institutions in North America, Europe and Asia/Pacific. We invest in diversified United States and international money market mutual funds and United States Treasury and agency securities. At January 3, 2004, we had $97.7 million, $8.6 million and $0.1 million invested in the United States, Continental Europe and England, respectively. At January 3, 2004, the weighted average interest rate on our investments was 2.4% per annum. Due to the short-term nature of our investments, we believe we have minimal market risk.

 

Our investments are subject to interest rate risk. All of our investments have remaining maturities of three months or less. If these short-term assets were reinvested in a declining interest rate environment, we would experience an immediate negative impact on other income. The opposite holds true in a rising interest rate environment. Since January 1, 2001, the United States Federal Reserve Board, European Central Bank and Bank of England have significantly decreased certain benchmark interest rates, which has led to a general decline in market interest rates. This decline in market interest rates has resulted in a significant decrease in our interest income. We expect our interest income to continue to decrease in fiscal 2004 due to lower levels of cash available for investment.

 

ITEM 4: CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

As of January 3, 2004, our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and that information required to be disclosed in such reports is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

 

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the second fiscal quarter ended January 3, 2004 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1: LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

On April 19, 2002, a consolidated amended class action complaint was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. The complaint, which superseded five virtually identical complaints that had been filed from July 24, 2001 to September 5, 2001, names as defendants the Company, two of our officers, and certain underwriters involved in our initial public offering of common stock (“IPO”). The complaint is allegedly brought on behalf of purchasers of our common stock during the period from February 29, 2000 to December 6, 2000 and asserts, among other things, that our IPO prospectus and registration statement violated federal securities laws because they contained material misrepresentations and/or omissions regarding the conduct of our IPO underwriters in allocating shares in our IPO to the underwriters’ customers, and that the Company and the two named officers engaged in fraudulent practices with respect to the underwriters’ conduct. The action seeks damages, fees and costs associated with the litigation, and interest. We and our officers and directors believe that the allegations in the complaint are without merit and have defended the litigation vigorously. The litigation process is inherently uncertain and unpredictable, however, and there can be no guarantee as to the ultimate outcome of this pending lawsuit. Pursuant to a stipulation between the parties, the Company’s two named officers were dismissed from the lawsuit, without prejudice, on October 9, 2002. On February 19, 2003, the Court ruled on a motion to dismiss the complaint that had been filed by the Company, along with the three hundred plus other publicly-traded companies that have been named by various plaintiffs in substantially similar lawsuits. The Court granted the Company’s motion to dismiss the claim filed against it under Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, but denied the Company’s motion to dismiss the claim filed against it under Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933, as it denied the motions under this statute for virtually every other company sued in the substantially similar lawsuits.

 

In June 2003, the Company, implementing the determination made by a special independent committee of the Board of Directors, elected to participate in a proposed settlement agreement with the plaintiffs in this litigation. If ultimately approved by the Court, this proposed settlement would result in a dismissal, with prejudice, of all claims in the litigation against us and against any of the other issuer defendants who elect to participate in the proposed settlement, together with the current or former officers and directors of participating issuers who were named as individual defendants. The proposed settlement does not provide for the resolution of any claims against the underwriter defendants, and the litigation as against those defendants is continuing. The proposed settlement provides that the class members in the class action cases brought against the participating issuer defendants will be guaranteed a recovery of $1.0 billion by insurers of the participating issuer defendants. If recoveries totaling $1.0 billion or more are obtained by the class members from the underwriter defendants, however, the monetary obligations to the class members under the proposed settlement will be satisfied. In addition, the Company and any other participating issuer defendants will be required to assign to the class members certain claims that they may have against the underwriters of their IPOs.

 

The proposed settlement contemplates that any amounts necessary to fund the settlement or settlement-related expenses would come from participating issuers’ directors and officers liability insurance policy proceeds as opposed to funds of the participating issuer defendants themselves. A participating issuer defendant could be required to contribute to the costs of the settlement if that issuer’s insurance coverage were insufficient to pay that issuer’s allocable share of the settlement costs. The Company expects that its insurance proceeds will be sufficient for these purposes and that it will not otherwise be required to contribute to the proposed settlement. Consummation of the proposed settlement is conditioned upon, among other things, negotiating, executing, and filing with the Court final settlement documents, and final approval by the Court. If the proposed settlement described above is not consummated, the Company intends to continue to defend the litigation vigorously. Moreover, if the proposed settlement is not consummated, we believe that the underwriters may have an obligation to indemnify us for the legal fees and other costs of defending this suit. While we cannot guarantee the outcome of these proceedings, we believe that the final result of these actions will have no material effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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We may from time to time become a party to various other legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of our business.

 

ITEM 2: CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

On February 29, 2000, the Securities and Exchange Commission declared effective our registration statement on Form S-1 (File No. 333-92731), relating to the initial public offering of our common stock, and we did a concurrent private placement of common stock. We expect to use the net proceeds from the initial public offering and the concurrent private placement for general corporate purposes, including to expand our selling and marketing and services organizations, develop new distribution channels, expand our research and development efforts, improve our operational and financial systems and for other working capital purposes. We may also use a portion of the net proceeds to acquire or invest in complementary businesses, products or technologies. Currently, we have no specific understandings, commitments or agreements with respect to any such acquisition or investment. Except as set forth below, we have not allocated any portion of the net proceeds for any specific purpose. Our actual use of the net proceeds from the initial public offering and the concurrent private placement may differ from the uses we have identified. Pending these uses, the net proceeds of the offering and the concurrent private placement will be invested in short-term, interest-bearing, investment-grade securities. Through January 3, 2004, we have used the proceeds from the initial public offering and concurrent private placement to (a) pay for the offering expenses, (b) fund approximately $10.3 million in investments in leasehold improvements, computer hardware and software and office furniture, (c) repurchase $1.0 million of our common stock, and (d) fund approximately $12.4 million of working capital to support our operations.

 

ITEM 4: SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

 

The Company held its annual meeting of stockholders in Boston, Massachusetts on November 7, 2003. Of the 47,977,913 shares outstanding as of the record date, 43,659,913 shares were present or represented by proxy at the meeting. The following actions were voted upon at the meeting: (i) to elect two members to the Board of Directors as Class I Directors to serve for a three-year term and until a successor has been duly elected and qualified or until the earlier of death, resignation or removal: W. Patrick Decker—For 40,313,525, Withheld 3,346,388; James F. Morgan—For 40,421,810, Withheld 3,238,103: (ii) to approve and adopt an amendment to the Company’s Amended and Restated 1999 Stock Plan (the “1999 Plan”) to increase the number of shares of common stock that may be issued pursuant to the 1999 Plan by 2,000,000 shares to 8,000,000 shares of common stock in the aggregate: For 22,047,989, Against 13,015,732, Abstain 26,451; (iii) to approve and adopt an amendment to the Company’s 2000 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “2000 Plan”) to increase the number of shares of common stock that may be issued pursuant to the 2000 Plan by 650,000 shares to 2,000,000 shares of common stock in the aggregate: For 33,652,949, Against 1,324,691, Abstain 112,532; and (iv) to ratify the selection of Ernst & Young LLP to serve as the Company’s independent auditors for the fiscal year ending July 3, 2004: For 42,922,110, Against 731,515, Abstain 6,288.

 

The term of office for the following directors continued after the meeting: Mark F. O’Connell (Class III), Charles R. Stuckey, Jr. (Class III), Daniel J. Holland (Class II) and Gregory R. Beecher (Class II).

 

ITEM 5: OTHER INFORMATION

 

There have been no changes in the procedures by which stockholders may recommend nominees for the Board of Directors.

 

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ITEM 6: EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

 

(a) Index to Exhibits

 

Exhibit
No.


  

Description


10.1    Loan Modification Agreement between the Company and Silicon Valley Bank dated as of December 23, 2003
10.2    Employment Agreement between the Company and Mark F. O’Connell dated as of October 21, 2003
10.3    Employment Letter between the Company and Sam Zawaideh dated as of November 3, 2003
10.4    Employment Letter between the Company and Mike Segal dated as of November 6, 2003
10.5    Employment Letter between the Company and John Fleming dated as of November 5, 2003
10.6    Employment Letter between the Company and Janet Heppner-Jones dated as of November 1, 2003
10.7    Employment Letter between the Company and Jane Seitz dated as of October 24, 2003
10.8    Employment Letter between the Company and David McNelis dated as of November 7, 2003
31.1    Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer
31.2    Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer
32.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

(b) Reports on Form 8-K

 

On October 3, 2003, the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K regarding the Company’s preliminary financial results for the first quarter ended September 27, 2003.

 

On October 22, 2003 the Company filed a Current Report on Form 8-K regarding the Company’s financial results for the first quarter ended September 27, 2003.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

       

MATRIXONE, INC.

Dated: February 11, 2004       By:  

/s/ Maurice L. Castonguay

             
               

Maurice L. Castonguay

Chief Financial Officer,

Senior Vice President of Finance

and Administration and

Treasurer (principal financial

and chief accounting officer)

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
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Description


10.1    Loan Modification Agreement between the Company and Silicon Valley Bank dated as of December 23, 2003
10.2    Employment Agreement between the Company and Mark F. O’Connell dated as of October 21, 2003
10.3    Employment Letter between the Company and Sam Zawaideh dated as of November 3, 2003
10.4    Employment Letter between the Company and Mike Segal dated as of November 6, 2003
10.5    Employment Letter between the Company and John Fleming dated as of November 5, 2003
10.6    Employment Letter between the Company and Janet Heppner-Jones dated as of November 1, 2003
10.7    Employment Letter between the Company and Jane Seitz dated as of October 24, 2003
10.8    Employment Letter between the Company and David McNelis dated as of November 7, 2003
31.1    Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer
31.2    Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer
32.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002