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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

x Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2004

 

or

 

¨ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the Transition Period From                      to                     .

 

Commission file number 0-27074

 

SECURE COMPUTING CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   52-1637226

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

 

4810 Harwood Road,

San Jose, CA

  95124
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip code)

 

(800) 379-4944

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

 

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

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 Act). Yes x No ¨

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practical date: Common Stock, $.01 par value – 35,696,913 issued and outstanding as of August 2, 2004.

 


 

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SECURE COMPUTING CORPORATION

 

INDEX

 

          Page No.

PART I.

   FINANCIAL INFORMATION     

Item 1.

  

Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements:

    
    

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2004 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2003

   3
    

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003

   4
    

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003

   5
    

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

   6 - 8

Item 2.

  

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

   9 -12

Item 3.

  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

   13

Item 4.

  

Controls and Procedures

   13

PART II.

   OTHER INFORMATION     

Item 1.

  

Legal Proceedings

   14

Item 2.

  

Changes in Securities

   14

Item 3.

  

Defaults upon Senior Securities

   14

Item 4.

  

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

   14

Item 5.

  

Other Information

   15

Item 6.

  

Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

   15
    

Signatures

   16

 

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

SECURE COMPUTING CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share amounts)

 

    

June 30,

2004
(Unaudited)


   

December 31,
2003

(See Note)


 

Assets

                

Cash and cash equivalents

     31,526     $ 17,101  

Investments

     11,763       16,580  

Accounts receivable, net

     16,139       17,148  

Inventory, net

     1,838       1,227  

Other current assets

     8,020       7,232  

Current assets from discontinued operations

     181       545  
    


 


Total current assets

     69,467       59,833  

Property and equipment, net

     4,863       5,004  

Goodwill

     40,066       40,416  

Other assets

     2,907       3,222  
    


 


Total assets

   $ 117,303     $ 108,475  
    


 


Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

                

Accounts payable

   $ 2,814     $ 2,861  

Accrued payroll

     2,771       3,539  

Acquisition reserve

     1,680       1,757  

Other accrued expenses

     998       1,024  

Deferred revenue

     19,624       21,663  
    


 


Total current liabilities

     27,887       30,844  

Acquisition reserve, net of current portion

     771       1,839  

Deferred revenue, net of current portion

     5,670       3,778  
    


 


Total liabilities

     34,328       36,461  

Stockholders’ equity

                

Preferred stock, par value $.01 per share; authorized – 2,000,000; issued and outstanding – none at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003

     —         —    

Common stock, par value $.01 per share; authorized – 100,000,000; issued and outstanding – June 30, 2004 – 35,636,375 and December 31, 2003 –34,953,772

     356       350  

Additional paid-in capital

     196,336       190,090  

Accumulated deficit

     (113,184 )     (117,907 )

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     (533 )     (519 )
    


 


Total stockholders’ equity

     82,975       72,014  
    


 


Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 117,303     $ 108,475  
    


 


 

NOTE: The balance sheet at December 31, 2003 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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SECURE COMPUTING CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited, in thousands, except share amounts)

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,


    Six Months Ended
June 30,


 
     2004

   2003

    2004

   2003

 

Revenue

   $ 22,118    $ 17,630     $ 43,334    $ 33,809  

Cost of revenue

     2,650      1,903       5,163      3,238  
    

  


 

  


Gross profit

     19,468      15,727       38,171      30,571  

Operating expenses:

                              

Selling and marketing

     11,248      9,598       22,237      18,416  

Research and development

     4,104      3,716       8,207      7,604  

General and administrative

     1,677      1,234       3,210      2,463  
    

  


 

  


       17,029      14,548       33,654      28,483  
    

  


 

  


Operating income

     2,439      1,179       4,517      2,088  

Other income

     79      46       206      99  
    

  


 

  


Net income from continuing operations

     2,518      1,225       4,723      2,187  

Loss from operations of discontinued AT division

     —        (216 )     —        (607 )
    

  


 

  


Net income

   $ 2,518    $ 1,009     $ 4,723    $ 1,580  
    

  


 

  


Basic earnings/(loss) per share:

                              

Continuing operations

   $ 0.07    $ 0.04     $ 0.13    $ 0.07  

Discontinued operations

     —        (0.01 )     —        (0.02 )
    

  


 

  


Basic earnings per share

   $ 0.07    $ 0.03     $ 0.13    $ 0.05  
    

  


 

  


Weighted average shares outstanding - basic

     35,587      31,716       35,469      30,724  
    

  


 

  


Diluted earnings/(loss) per share:

                              

Continuing operations

   $ 0.07    $ 0.04     $ 0.13    $ 0.07  

Discontinued operations

     —        (0.01 )     —        (0.02 )
    

  


 

  


Diluted earnings per share

   $ 0.07    $ 0.03     $ 0.13    $ 0.05  
    

  


 

  


Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted

     37,274      32,756       37,762      31,532  
    

  


 

  


 

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SECURE COMPUTING CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited, in thousands)

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30,


 
     2004

    2003

 

Operating activities

                

Net income

   $ 4,723     $ 1,580  

Loss from discontinued operations

     —         607  
    


 


Net income from continuing operations

     4,723       2,187  

Adjustments to reconcile net income from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities:

                

Depreciation

     1,238       1,434  

Amortization

     405       122  

Loss on disposals of property and equipment

     95       6  

Loss on disposals of intangible assets

     18       —    

Deferred income taxes

     (151 )     (256 )

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

                

Accounts receivable

     1,319       (1,479 )

Inventories

     (611 )     (168 )

Other current assets

     (637 )     (99 )

Accounts payable

     (47 )     688  

Payroll related accruals

     (768 )     (207 )

Accrued liabilities and reserves

     (1,131 )     (519 )

Deferred revenue

     (147 )     (360 )
    


 


Net cash provided by operating activities

     4,306       1,887  

Investing activities

                

Net proceeds from sales/maturities of investments

     4,817       2,036  

Purchase of property and equipment, net

     (1,192 )     (969 )

Increase in intangibles and other assets

     (117 )     (153 )
    


 


Net cash provided by investing activities

     3,508       914  

Financing activities

                

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

     6,252       1,225  

Effect of exchange rate changes

     (5 )     (63 )

Net cash provided from /(used by) discontinued operations

     364       (1,094 )
    


 


Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     14,425       2,869  

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     17,101       18,050  
    


 


Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 31,526     $ 20,919  
    


 


 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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SECURE COMPUTING CORPORATION

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

1. Organization

 

We develop network security solutions that create trusted connections between organizations and their customers, partners, and employees – thereby enabling them to exchange critical information safely, helping them confidently build their businesses. Our technologies enable our customers to secure the sharing of information resources at every connection point, while implementing a balance between security and accessibility according to their policy objectives. We work closely with our customers to provide them with reliable access control and innovative new features that are comprehensive, easy to manage and highly effective in securing the connections between people, applications and networks.

 

2. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by us without audit and reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal and recurring adjustments and accruals) which are, in our opinion, necessary to present a fair statement of the results for the interim periods presented. The consolidated financial statements include our accounts and those of our subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The statements have been prepared in accordance with the regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, but omit certain information and footnote disclosures necessary to present the statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The results of operations for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year. Certain previously reported amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation format with no impact on net income. The December 31, 2003 Condensed Balance Sheet is derived from our audited Consolidated Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2003. These condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and footnotes thereto included in our Annual Report of Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

3. Significant Accounting Policies

 

Stock Options

 

We account for our stock option based plans under the recognition and measurement provisions of Accounting Principles Bulletin (APB) Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” and related Interpretations. No stock-based employee compensation cost is reflected in the consolidated statements of operations, as all options granted under those plans had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant. The following table illustrates the effect on net income and net income per share if we had applied the fair value recognition provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” to stock-based employee compensation:

 

    

Three Months
Ended

June 30,


   

Six Months

Ended

June 30,


 
     2004

    2003

    2004

    2003

 

Net income, as reported

   $ 2,518     $ 1,009     $ 4,723     $ 1,580  

Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of related tax effects

     (2,900 )     (2,396 )     (5,128 )     (7,067 )
    


 


 


 


Pro forma net loss

   $ (382 )   $ (1,387 )   $ (405 )   $ (5,487 )
    


 


 


 


Net income (loss) per share:

                                

Basic and Diluted – as reported

   $ 0.07     $ 0.03     $ 0.13     $ 0.05  
    


 


 


 


Basic and Diluted – pro forma

   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.04 )   $ (0.01 )   $ (0.18 )
    


 


 


 


 

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SECURE COMPUTING CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

3. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

 

Comprehensive Income

 

During the three months ended June 30, 2004, total comprehensive income amounted to $2,530 compared to $988 for the same period of 2003. During the first six months of 2004, total comprehensive income amounted to $4,709 compared to $1,517 for the first six months of 2003. The components of our comprehensive income are net income, foreign currency translation adjustments and unrealized loss on available for sale investments. Results of operations are translated using the average exchange rates throughout the period. Translation gains or losses, net of applicable deferred taxes, are accumulated as a separate component of stockholders’ equity and included in comprehensive income.

 

4. Acquisition of N2H2, Inc.

 

On October 13, 2003, we acquired 100% of the outstanding common shares of N2H2, Inc. The results of N2H2’s operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements since that date. N2H2 provided Internet filtering and monitoring solutions that are designed to allow Internet users to monitor and filter content categories thereby increasing productivity, reducing bandwidth consumption, and limiting potential legal liability. N2H2 had two product lines: Sentian for corporate and government markets and Bess for schools, libraries, and non-for-profit organizations. As a result of the acquisition, we are expected to expand our market share of web filtering services and are expected to reduce costs through the economies of scale.

 

The aggregate purchase price was $20,500 consisting primarily of 1,868,514 shares of common stock valued at $17,200, 422,000 options with a value of $2,900 and direct costs of the acquisition of $505. The value of the common shares issued was determined based on the average market price of our common shares over the period including two days before and after the date that the terms of the acquisition were agreed to and announced.

 

The following unaudited pro forma financial information was prepared in accordance with SFAS No. 141 and assumes the acquisition had occurred at the beginning of the periods presented. The unaudited pro forma financial information is provided for informational purposes only. These pro forma results are based upon the respective historical financial statements of the respective companies, and do not incorporate, nor do they assume, any benefits from cost savings or synergies of operations of the combined company. The unaudited combined results of continuing operations are as follows:

 

    

Three Months Ended

June 30, 2003


  

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2003


Revenue

   $ 20,728    $ 40,004

Net income

   $ 1,134    $ 1,776

Net income per share – basic

   $ 0.03    $ 0.05

Net income per share – diluted

   $ 0.03    $ 0.05

 

The pro forma results include the estimated amortization of acquired intangibles, which consist of a customer list, control list and capitalized developed technology. We do not record amortization expense related to the goodwill. The pro forma results are not necessarily indicative of what would have occurred if the acquisition had actually been completed as of the beginning of the periods presented, nor are they necessarily indicative of future consolidated results.

 

N2H2 acquisition reserve activity since December 31, 2003 pertains primarily to payments for severance of approximately $545 and excess capacity fees of $391, and an adjustment of $55 for directors and officers insurance policy premium. Remaining acquisition accrual balance is $2,196 as of June 30, 2004.

 

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SECURE COMPUTING CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

5. Net Income Per Share

 

In accordance with SFAS No. 128, “Earnings Per Share,” basic net income per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed using the combination of dilutive common share equivalents and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Potential common shares related to our outstanding stock options of approximately 2.6 million and 5.4 million in the three months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively and approximately 2.0 million and 5.7 million in the six months ending June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share as inclusion of these shares would have been anti-dilutive.

 

The following table represents the calculation of basic and diluted net income per share applicable to common stockholders:

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,


   Six Months Ended
June 30,


     2004

   2003

   2004

   2003

Net income applicable to common stockholders

   $ 2,518    $ 1,009    $ 4,723    $ 1,580
    

  

  

  

Shares used in computing basic net income per share applicable to common stockholders

     35,587      31,716      35,469      30,724

Effect of outstanding dilutive stock options

     1,687      1,040      2,293      808
    

  

  

  

Shares used in computing diluted net income per share applicable to common stockholders

     37,274      32,756      37,762      31,532

Basic net income per share applicable to common stockholders

   $ 0.07    $ 0.03    $ 0.13    $ 0.05
    

  

  

  

Diluted net income per share applicable to common stockholders

   $ 0.07    $ 0.03    $ 0.13    $ 0.05
    

  

  

  

 

6. Segment Information

 

We view our operations and manage our business as one segment, enterprise security solutions. Major foreign markets for our products and services include Europe, Japan, China, the Pacific Rim, and Latin America. In each market, we have independent channel partners who are responsible for marketing, selling and supporting our products and services to resellers and end-users within their defined territories. International sales accounted for 31% and 33% of total revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2004, respectively and 33% and 34% of total revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively. The following table summarizes information about our international and domestic sales and operations:

 

    

Three Months Ended

June 30,


  

Six Months Ended

June 30,


     2004

   2003

   2004

   2003

Revenues:

                           

United States

   $ 15,261    $ 11,812    $ 29,051    $ 22,328

International

     6,857      5,818      14,283      11,481
    

  

  

  

     $ 22,118    $ 17,630    $ 43,334    $ 33,809
    

  

  

  

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

With the exception of historical facts, the statements contained in this discussion are forward-looking statements, which are subject to the Safe Harbor provisions created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements that relate to the realization of net deferred tax assets and the sufficiency of financial resources to support future operations and capital expenditures. Such statements are based on current expectations and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and changes in condition, significance, value and effect, including those discussed below under the heading “Risk Factors” within the section of this report entitled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and other documents we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as our last filed Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003. Such risks, uncertainties and changes in condition, significance, value and effect could cause our actual results to differ materially from those expressed herein and in ways not readily foreseeable. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof and are based on information currently and reasonably known to us. We undertake no obligation to release the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements, which may be made to reflect events or circumstances, which occur after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence or effect of anticipated or unanticipated events.

 

EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW

 

Our products provide complete solutions separately and they also work well together for a more comprehensive, unified, and centrally managed solution to meet the goals and needs of our customers. Our solutions are easy to use, administer, and manage across different systems as they grow. Our products’ ability to scale as the infrastructure or number of users grows has always been, and continues to be, one of our hallmarks. Our architecture allows security functions to be easily embedded into other platforms. Our solutions run on a variety of platforms and integrate well with other enterprise solutions, making our products a safe and economical choice for organizations worldwide. The three product lines that represent the majority of our revenue are the Sidewinder® G2 Security Appliance products, our SafeWord® products and our Web filtering products. However, we view our operations and manage our business as one segment, enterprise security solutions.

 

Our customers operate some of the largest and most sensitive networks and applications in the world. Our partners and customers include the majority of the Dow Jones Global Titans 50 and numerous organizations in the Fortune 1000. Our most prominent vertical markets consist of banking, financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, manufacturing, public utilities, schools and federal and local governments. We also have close relationships with the largest agencies in the United States government.

 

International sales accounted for 31% and 33% of total revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004, respectively. Major foreign markets for our products include Europe, Japan, China, the Pacific Rim and Latin America. In each country, we have independent channel partners that are responsible for marketing, selling and supporting our products to resellers and end users.

 

Each of our individual products competes with a different group of competitors and products. In this highly competitive market, characterized by rapid technological change, our customers’ purchase decisions are based heavily upon the quality of the security our products provide, the ease of installation and management, and the scalability and flexibility of our software.

 

Specific challenges and risks that our product lines face include, but are not limited to: responding to competitor pricing policies and competitive features; rapid technological change in the network security market; and risk of bugs and other errors in our software.

 

Our significant year over year improvement in net income from continuing operations was driven by strong revenue growth, sustained strong gross margin rates and our ability to control our operating expenses on an overall basis.

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Comparison of Three Months Ended June 30, 2004 and 2003.

 

Revenue. Our revenue increased 25% to $22.1 million for the second quarter of 2004 up from $17.6 million in the same period of 2003. Our revenue growth was driven by an increase in our SafeWord hardware token sales, an increase in our firewall revenue driven by growth in Sidewinder G2 Security Appliance sales and growth in our Web filtering subscription revenue mainly driven by our N2H2 acquisition.

 

Gross Profit. Gross profit as a percentage of revenue was 88% in the second quarter of 2004 compared to 89% in 2003. The decrease in gross margins was primarily driven by increased sales volume of products containing a hardware component, primarily SafeWord token and Sidewinder G2 Security Appliance sales, which have a lower gross profit margin than our software only products.

 

Operating Expenses. Operating expenses consist of selling and marketing, research and development, and general and administrative expenses. As a percentage of revenue, total operating expenses were 77% for the quarter compared to 82% in the same period of 2003. Total operating expenses for the second quarter of 2004 were $17.0 million, which is a 17% increase over $14.5 million in the same period of 2003. The increase resulted primarily from normal inflationary increase in payroll and related costs, an increase in payroll and facility costs as a result of our N2H2 acquisition and an increase in commission expense due to expanding revenues.

 

Selling and Marketing. Selling and marketing expenses consist primarily of salaries, commissions, and benefits related to personnel engaged in selling, marketing and customer support functions, along with costs related to advertising, promotions, public relations, travel and allocations of information technology, facilities and human resources expenses. As a percentage of revenue, selling and marketing expenses were 51% for the quarter compared to 54% in the same period of 2003. Selling and marketing expenses for the second quarter of 2004 were $11.2 million, which is a 17% increase over $9.6 million in the same period of 2003. The increase resulted primarily from normal inflationary increases in payroll and related costs, an increase in payroll costs as a result of our N2H2 acquisition and an increase in commission expense due to expanding revenues.

 

Research and Development. Research and development expenses consist primarily of salaries and benefits for our product development personnel and allocations of information technology, facilities and human resources expenses. As a percentage of revenue, research and development expenses were 19% for the quarter compared to 21% in the same period of 2003. Research and development expenses for the second quarter of 2004 were $4.1 million, which is a 10% increase over $3.7 million in the same period of 2003. The increase resulted primarily from normal inflationary increases in payroll and related costs and an increase in payroll costs as a result of our N2H2 acquisition.

 

General and Administrative. General and administrative expenses consist primarily of salaries, benefits, and related expenses for our executive, finance, and legal personnel along with allocated information technology, facilities and human resources expenses. As a percentage of revenue, general and administrative expenses were 8% for the quarter compared to 7% in the same period of 2003. General and administrative expenses in the second quarter of 2004 were $1.7 million, which is a 36% increase over $1.2 million in the same period of 2003. The increase resulted primarily from normal inflationary increases in payroll and related costs and increased professional fees.

 

Interest and Other Income. Net interest and other income was $79,000 in the second quarter of 2004, an increase from $46,000 in the same period of 2003. The increase reflects higher interest income earned from our higher average cash and short-term investment balances.

 

Income Taxes. We recognized tax benefits of $87,000 and $105,000 for the second quarters of 2004 and 2003, respectively. Tax expenses incurred for various foreign income and domestic minimum income taxes in the second quarters of 2004 and 2003 were offset by the reversal of a like amount of the previously established valuation allowance against our deferred tax asset. The computations of our deferred tax assets and valuation allowance are based on taxable income we expect to earn on sales of existing products, and projected interest and other income over the next three years. We believe it is more likely than not that our net deferred tax assets, which total $3.4 million at June 30, 2004, will be realized. Realization of the $3.4 million of net deferred tax assets is dependent upon our ability to

 

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generate sufficient future taxable income and the implementation of tax planning strategies. We believe it is more likely than not that the net deferred tax assets will be realized based on historical earnings, expected levels of future taxable income in the U.S. and certain foreign jurisdictions, and the implementation of tax planning strategies.

 

Comparison of Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 and 2003.

 

Revenue. Our revenue increased 28% to $43.3 million for the first six months of 2004 up from $33.8 million in the same period of 2003. Our revenue growth was driven by an increase in the direct Sidewinder G2 Security Appliance sales, an increase in SafeWord hardware token sales and growth in our Web filtering subscription revenue mainly driven by our N2H2 acquisition.

 

Gross Profit. Gross profit as a percentage of revenue for the first six months of 2004 was 88% compared to 90% in the same period of 2003. The decrease in gross margins was primarily driven by increased sales volume of products containing a hardware component, primarily SafeWord token and Sidewinder G2 Security Appliance sales, which have a lower gross profit margin than our software only products.

 

Operating Expenses. Operating expenses consist of selling and marketing, research and development, and general and administrative expenses. As a percentage of revenue, total operating expense was 78% for the first six months of 2004 compared to 84% in the same period of 2003. Total operating expenses in the first six months of 2004 were $33.7 million, which is a 18% increase over $28.5 million in the same period of 2003. The increase resulted primarily from normal inflationary increase in payroll and related costs, an increase in payroll and facility costs as a result of our N2H2 acquisition and an increase in commission expense due to expanding revenues.

 

Selling and Marketing. Selling and marketing expenses consist primarily of salaries, commissions, and benefits related to personnel engaged in selling, marketing and customer support functions, along with costs related to advertising, promotions, public relations, travel and allocations of information technology, facilities and human resources expenses. As a percentage of revenue, selling and marketing expenses were 51% for the first six months of 2004 compared to 54% in the same period of 2003. Selling and marketing expenses in the first of six months of 2004 were $22.2 million, which is a 21% increase over $18.4 million in the same period of 2003. The increase resulted primarily from normal inflationary increases in payroll and related costs, an increase in payroll costs as a result of our N2H2 acquisition and an increase in commission expense due to expanding revenues.

 

Research and Development. Research and development expenses consist primarily of salaries and benefits for our product development personnel and allocations of information technology, facilities and human resources expenses. As a percentage of revenue, research and development expenses were 19% for the first six months of 2004 compared to 22% in the same period of 2003. Research and development expenses in the first six months of 2004 were $8.2 million, which is an 8% increase over $7.6 million in the same period of 2003. The increase resulted primarily from normal inflationary increases in payroll and related costs and an increase in payroll costs as a result of our N2H2 acquisition along with an increase in common criteria certification costs.

 

General and Administrative. General and administrative expenses consists primarily of salaries, benefits, and related expenses for our executive, finance, and legal personnel along with allocated information technology, facilities and human resources expenses. As a percentage of revenue, general and administrative expenses were 7% for the first six months of both 2004 and 2003. General and administrative expenses in the first six months of 2004 were $3.2 million, which is a 30% increase over $2.5 million in the same period of 2003. The increase resulted primarily from normal inflationary increases in payroll and related costs and increased professional fees.

 

Interest and Other Income. Net interest and other income was $206,000 in the first six months of 2004, an increase from $99,000 in the same period of 2003. The increase reflects higher interest income earned from our higher average cash and short-term investment balances and an increase other income related to a state capital use tax refund.

 

Income Taxes. We recognized tax benefits of $151,000 and $256,000 for the first six months of 2004 and 2003, respectively. Tax expenses incurred for various foreign income and domestic minimum income taxes in the first six months of 2004 and 2003 were offset by the reversal of a like amount of the previously established valuation allowance against our deferred tax asset. The computations of our deferred tax assets and valuation allowance are based on taxable income we expect to earn on sales of existing products, and projected interest and other income

 

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over the next three years. We believe it is more likely than not that our net deferred tax assets, which total $3.4 million at June 30, 2004, will be realized. Realization of the $3.4 million of net deferred tax assets is dependent upon our ability to generate sufficient future taxable income and the implementation of tax planning strategies. We believe it is more likely than not that the net deferred tax assets will be realized based on historical earnings, expected levels of future taxable income in the U.S. and certain foreign jurisdictions, and the implementation of tax planning strategies.

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

Our cash, cash equivalents and short term investments increased by $9.6 million from $33.7 million at December 31, 2003 to $43.3 million at June 30, 2004. This increase is due to cash provided by operating activities, the exercise of stock options and sales of common stock through our employee stock purchase plan.

 

Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2004 of $4.3 million resulting from net income, a decrease in accounts receivable, offset by decreases in accrued liabilities and reserves. Net cash provided by operations was driven by a sustained strong gross margin rate and our ability to control our operating expenses. Accounts receivable decreased from $17.1 million at December 31, 2003 to $16.1 million at June 30, 2004. Days sales outstanding decreased to 66 days at June 30, 2004 compared to 67 days at December 31, 2003. Accrued liabilities and reserves decreased from $4.6 million at December 31, 2003 to $3.4 million at June 30, 2004 primarily due to payment of N2H2 acquisition related items.

 

Net cash used for capital additions of $1.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2004, was for computer equipment and technology upgrades. We expect to use approximately another $1.2 million during the remainder of 2004 mainly for computer equipment, technology upgrades and leasehold improvements.

 

Net cash provided by financing activities of $6.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2004 consisted primarily of proceeds received from the exercise of stock options and sales of common stock through our employee stock purchase plan.

 

As of June 30, 2004, we had working capital of $41.2 million. We anticipate using available capital to fund growth in operations, invest in capital equipment, acquire businesses, and to license technology or products related to our line of business.

 

We believe that we have sufficient financial resources available to fund our current working capital and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next twelve months. We intend to continue to invest our cash in excess of current operating requirements in interest bearing, short term investments.

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

Certain statements made above, which are summarized below, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may be materially different. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include those identified below:

 

We believe it is more likely than not that our net deferred tax assets, which total $3.4 million at June 30, 2004, will be realized. This expectation depends upon our ability to generate sufficient future taxable income and the implementation of tax planning strategies. The amount of deferred tax assets considered realizable could be reduced in the near term if estimates of future taxable income are reduced.

 

We believe that we have sufficient financial resources available to fund our current working capital and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next twelve months. Several factors may affect the availability of sufficient cash resources to fund our product development and marketing and sales plans for the next twelve months, including:

 

  our ability to generate revenue as currently expected;

 

  unexpected expenses, such as increases in personnel and operating expenses;

 

  the need for additional funds to react to changes in the marketplace;

 

  and currently unplanned acquisitions.

 

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

We develop products in the United States and sell them worldwide. As a result, our financial results could be affected by factors such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates or weak economic conditions in foreign markets. Since our sales are currently priced in U.S. dollars, a strengthening of the dollar could make our products less competitive in foreign markets and our accounts receivable more difficult to collect.

 

We invest our cash in a variety of financial instruments, including bank time deposits and commercial paper. Investments in fixed rate interest earning instruments carry a degree of interest rate risk. Fixed rate securities may have their fair market value adversely impacted due to a rise in interest rates. Due in part to these factors, our future investment income may fall short of expectations due to changes in interest rates or we may suffer losses in principal if forced to sell securities which have seen a decline in market value due to changes in interest rates. Our investment securities are held as available-for-sale.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

Our Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded, based on their evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this report, that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective for gathering, analyzing and disclosing the information we are required to disclose in our reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during our most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

None

 

Item 2. Changes in Securities

 

None

 

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities

 

Not applicable

 

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

The following matters were approved at our Annual Meeting of Stockholders held on May 5, 2004:

 

a) The following directors were elected:

 

     Number of Common Shares Voted

Directors


   For

   Withheld

Stephen M. Puricelli

   31,943,691    2,442,893

Timothy McGurran

   32,518,417    1,868,167

 

These directors were elected to a three year term commencing upon their election. Directors, John E. McNulty, Robert J. Frankenberg, James F. Jordan, Eric P. Rundquist, and Alexander Zakupowsky, Jr. continue in office until expiration of their respective roles.

 

b) Amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation:

 

     Number of Common Shares Voted

Restated Certificate of Incorporation


   For

   Against

   Abstain

Increase authorized shares available for issuance from 50,000,000 to 100,000,000

   30,711,323    3,605,115    70,146

 

c) Amendment to the 2002 Stock Plan:

 

     Number of Common Shares Voted

2002 Stock Plan


   For

   Against

   Abstain

Amendment to the 2002 Stock Plan

   19,329,516    5,553,865    125,677

 

d) Amendment to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan:

 

     Number of Common Shares Voted

Employee Stock Purchase Plan


   For

   Against

   Abstain

Amendment to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan

   22,989,560    1,961,341    58,157

 

e) The stockholders also approved the following proposal:

 

     Number of Common Shares Voted

Independent Auditors


   For

   Against

   Abstain

Ratification of Ernst & Young LLP As Independent Auditors

   33,957,866    393,897    34,821

 

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Item 5. Other Information

 

None

 

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

 

(a) Exhibits

 

Exhibit

  

Description


  3.1    Amended Restated Certificate of Incorporation
31.1    Certification by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2    Certification by President and Chief Operating Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.3    Certification by Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1    Certification by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2    Certification by President and Chief Operating Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.3    Certification by Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

(b) Reports on Form 8-K:

 

A Form 8-K was not filed during the quarter ended June 30, 2004.

 

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SECURE COMPUTING CORPORATION

 

SIGNATURES

 

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

 

        SECURE COMPUTING CORPORATION

DATE: August 9, 2004

     

By:

  /s/    TIMOTHY J. STEINKOPF        
                Timothy J. Steinkopf
               

Senior Vice President and Chief

Financial Officer

(Duly authorized officer and Principal

Financial Officer)

 

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