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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM 10-Q

 


 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended July 3, 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 001-16611

 


 

Mykrolis Corporation

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

 


 

Delaware

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)

 

04-3536767

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

 

129 Concord Road

Billerica, Massachusetts 01821

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(978) 436-6500

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 and 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  ¨

 

The registrant had 41,687,995 shares of common stock outstanding as of July 15, 2004.

 



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Mykrolis Corporation

INDEX TO FORM 10-Q

 

         Page No.

Part I.

  Financial Information    3

Item 1.

  Condensed Financial Statements    3
    Consolidated Statements of Operations - Three and Six Months Ended July 3, 2004 and June 28, 2003    3
    Consolidated Balance Sheets - July 3, 2004 and December 31, 2003    4
    Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income (Loss) - Six Months Ended July 3, 2004 and year ended December 31, 2003    5
    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Six Months Ended July 3, 2004 and June 28, 2003    6
    Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements    7

Item 2.

  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    14

Item 3.

  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risks    22

Item 4.

  Controls and Procedures    22

Part II.

  Other Information    23

Item 1.

  Legal Proceedings    23

Item 4.

  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders    23

Item 6.

  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K    23
    Signatures    24
    Exhibits     
    Exhibit 10.1   Letter Agreement, dated May 20, 2004, with Peter Kirlin, Vice President of Business Development     
    Exhibit 31.1   Certification of C. William Zadel, Chief Executive Officer, Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)     
    Exhibit 31.2   Certification of Bertrand Loy, Chief Financial Officer, Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)     
    Exhibit 32.1   Certifications Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes– Oxley Act of 2002     

 

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Condensed Financial Statements

 

Mykrolis Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended

    Six Months Ended

 
     July 3, 2004

    June 28, 2003

    July 3, 2004

    June 28, 2003

 

Net sales

   $ 73,335     $ 42,678     $ 143,850     $ 83,186  

Cost of sales

     37,440       24,072       73,886       48,048  
    


 


 


 


Gross profit

     35,895       18,606       69,964       35,138  

Research and development expenses

     6,556       4,673       12,853       9,157  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     19,056       16,187       38,725       32,539  

Restructuring and other charges (income)

     (88 )     1,757       (88 )     1,757  
    


 


 


 


Operating income (loss)

     10,371       (4,011 )     18,474       (8,315 )

Other income, net

     405       1,174       879       1,834  
    


 


 


 


Income (loss) before income taxes

     10,776       (2,837 )     19,353       (6,481 )

Income tax expense

     3,055       2,698       4,645       4,411  
    


 


 


 


Net income (loss)

   $ 7,721     $ (5,535 )   $ 14,708     $ (10,892 )
    


 


 


 


Basic income (loss) per share

   $ 0.19     $ (0.14 )   $ 0.36     $ (0.27 )

Shares used in computing basic income (loss) per share:

     41,420       39,795       41,207       39,761  

Diluted income (loss) per share

   $ 0.18     $ (0.14 )   $ 0.34     $ (0.27 )

Shares used in computing diluted income (loss) per share:

     43,599       39,795       43,509       39,761  

 

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

 

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Mykrolis Corporation

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands except share data)

 

    

July 3,

2004


   

December 31,

2003


 
     (Unaudited)        

ASSETS

                

Current assets:

                

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 82,748     $ 70,503  

Marketable securities

     14,425       —    

Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $376 and $559, respectively)

     58,706       46,698  

Inventories

     43,614       38,771  

Deferred income taxes

     664       664  

Other current assets

     7,367       5,726  
    


 


Total current assets

     207,524       162,362  

Marketable securities

     4,964       14,266  

Restricted cash

     1,608       1,782  

Property, plant and equipment, net

     67,223       71,033  

Deferred income taxes

     3,411       3,411  

Goodwill

     17,297       17,317  

Other intangible assets (less accumulated amortization of $23,371 and $22,490, respectively)

     6,741       7,622  

Other assets

     6,102       5,962  
    


 


Total assets

   $ 314,870     $ 283,755  
    


 


LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

                

Current liabilities:

                

Current portion of capital lease obligation

   $ 78     $ 78  

Accounts payable

     17,086       12,613  

Accrued income taxes

     14,805       11,227  

Accrued expenses

     23,088       24,781  
    


 


Total current liabilities

     55,057       48,699  

Long-term portion of capital lease obligation

     16       55  

Other liabilities

     13,047       11,912  

Minority interest

     81       61  

Commitments and contingencies (note 13)

                

Shareholders’ equity:

                

Preferred stock, par value $.01 per share, 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding

     —         —    

Common stock, par value $.01 per share, 250,000,000 shares authorized; 41,684,145 and 40,648,773 shares issued and outstanding, respectively

     417       406  

Additional paid-in capital

     340,230       330,515  

Accumulated deficit

     (86,747 )     (101,455 )

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (7,231 )     (6,438 )
    


 


Total shareholders’ equity

     246,669       223,028  
    


 


Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 314,870     $ 283,755  
    


 


 

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

 

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Mykrolis Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity

and Comprehensive Income (Loss)

(In thousands)

 

    Common Shares

 

Additional

Paid-In

Capital


 

Accumulated

Deficit


   

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Income (Loss)


   

Total

Shareholders’

Equity


   

Comprehensive
Income (Loss)


 
    Shares

  Amount

         

Balance December 31, 2002

  39,724   $ 397   $ 320,061   $ (93,351 )   $ (14,463 )   $ 212,644          

Issuance of common stock-employee stock purchase plan and exercise of stock options

  592     6     5,534     —         —         5,540          

Issuance of common stock for acquisition

  333     3     4,903     —         —         4,906          

Stock based compensation

        —       17     —         —         17          

Comprehensive income (loss) :

                                               

Net loss

        —       —       (8,104 )     —         (8,104 )     (8,104 )

Foreign currency translations

        —       —       —         8,333       8,333       8,333  

Additional minimum pension liability

        —       —       —         (221 )     (221 )     (221 )

Unrealized loss on marketable securities

  —       —       —       —         (87 )     (87 )     (87 )
   
 

 

 


 


 


 


Comprehensive loss

                                          $ (79 )
                                           


Balance December 31, 2003

  40,649   $ 406   $ 330,515   $ (101,455 )   $ (6,438 )   $ 223,028          
   
 

 

 


 


 


       

Issuance of common stock-employee stock purchase plan and exercise of stock options *

  1,035     11     8,413     —         —         8,424          

Stock based compensation*

              47                     47          

Proceeds under tax sharing agreement with Millipore*

              1,255                     1,255          

Comprehensive income (loss) :

                                               

Net income *

        —       —       14,708       —         14,708       14,708  

Foreign currency translations *

        —       —       —         (783 )     (783 )     (783 )

Unrealized loss on marketable securities*

  —       —       —       —         (10 )     (10 )     (10 )
   
 

 

 


 


 


 


Comprehensive income *

                                          $ 13,915  
                                           


Balance July 3, 2004*

  41,684   $ 417   $ 340,230   $ (86,747 )   $ (7,231 )   $ 246,669          
   
 

 

 


 


 


       

* unaudited

 

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

 

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Mykrolis Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Six months ended

 
    

July 3,

2004


   

June 28,

2003


 
    

Cash flows from operating activities:

                

Net income (loss)

   $ 14,708     $ (10,892 )

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

                

Income from equity method investments

     (440 )     (362 )

Amortization of premium on marketable securities

     187       —    

Depreciation

     4,731       4,881  

Amortization

     881       806  

Restructuring and other charges

     —         39  

Stock based compensation

     47       17  

Impairment of assets

     82       —    

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

                

(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable, net

     (12,102 )     1,481  

(Increase) decrease in inventories

     (4,980 )     1,472  

Increase in other operating assets

     (1,418 )     (178 )

Increase in accounts payable

     4,571       2,014  

Increase in other operating liabilities

     3,209       1,558  
    


 


Net cash provided by operating activities

     9,476       836  

Cash flows from investing activities:

                

Purchase of marketable securities

     (5,320 )     (4,477 )

Additions to property, plant and equipment

     (1,271 )     (2,213 )
    


 


Net cash used in investing activities

     (6,591 )     (6,690 )

Cash flows from financing activities:

                

Reclassification of restricted cash

     174       —    

Payments under capital leases

     (39 )     (38 )

Proceeds from issuance of common stock for employee stock purchase plan and stock option exercises

     8,424       505  

Proceeds under tax sharing agreement with Millipore

     1,255       —    
    


 


Net cash provided by financing activities

     9,814       467  

Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

     (454 )     (870 )
    


 


Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     12,245       (6,257 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     70,503       74,085  
    


 


Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 82,748     $ 67,828  
    


 


 

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

 

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Mykrolis Corporation

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(In thousands except share and per share data)

 

1. Background and Basis of Presentation

 

Background

 

Prior to March 31, 2001, Mykrolis Corporation’s (the “Company”) business was operated as a fully integrated business unit of Millipore Corporation (“Millipore”); the Company became independent through a spin-off by Millipore that was effected in three steps. On March 31, 2001, Millipore transferred to the Company substantially all of the assets and liabilities associated with its microelectronics business (the “Separation”). The Company completed its initial public offering of 7.0 million shares of common stock on August 9, 2001. On February 27, 2002 (the “Distribution Date”), Millipore completed the spin-off of the Company through the distribution to its shareholders of all of the 32.5 million shares of the Company’s common stock owned by Millipore on that date. Effective February 28, 2002 the Company became a fully independent company.

 

Interim Financial Statements

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission for interim financial statements and do not include all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America. The financial information included herein, other than the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2003, has been prepared without audit. The consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2003 has been derived from, but does not include all the disclosures contained in the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2003. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Form 10–K Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2003. The financial information as of July 3, 2004 and for the three and six months ended July 3, 2004 and June 28, 2003 is unaudited, but includes all adjustments that management considers necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows. All of these adjustments are of a normal recurring nature. Results for the six-month period ended July 3, 2004 are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full fiscal year 2004 or for any other future periods.

 

Fiscal Year

 

The Company’s fiscal year is the 365-366 day period that commences on January 1 and ends on December 31. Each fiscal quarter generally contains 13 weeks and consists of 88 to 94 days ending on the Saturday nearest the calendar month end. Fiscal year 2004 comprises the 366 day period from January 1 to December 31, 2004 with quarters ending March 3, July 3, October 2 and December 31. Fiscal year 2003 comprises the 365 day period that began on January 1 and ended on December 31, 2003 with quarters ending March 29, June 28, September 27 and December 31.

 

Reclassifications

 

Certain items in the prior year’s consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation of the financial statements.

 

2. Stock Plans

 

Options for the purchase of the Company’s common stock have been granted to officers, directors and key employees under various nonqualified stock option plans and agreements. The Company accounts for these grants under the recognition and measurement principles of APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related interpretations. No stock-based employee compensation cost is recorded as a charge to operations for options granted under those plans and agreements where the exercise price equals or exceeds the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant.

 

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If the recognition provisions of FASB Statement No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure - an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 123, had been adopted, the effect on net income (loss) and basic and diluted net income (loss) per share would have been as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended

    Six Months Ended

 
    

July 3,

2004


   

June 28,

2003


   

July 3,

2004


   

June 28,

2003


 
        

Net income (loss), as reported

   $ 7,721     $ (5,535 )   $ 14,708     $ (10,892 )

Add: Stock-based compensation included in net income (loss), net of related tax effects

     —         17       —         17  

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

     (5,948 )     (3,461 )     (11,798 )     (7,083 )
    


 


 


 


Pro forma net income (loss)

   $ 1,773     $ (8,979 )   $ 2,910     $ (17,958 )
    


 


 


 


Earnings (loss) per share:

                                

Basic as reported

   $ 0.19     $ (0.14 )   $ 0.36     $ (0.27 )

Diluted as reported

   $ 0.18     $ (0.14 )   $ 0.34     $ (0.27 )

Basic pro forma

   $ 0.04     $ (0.23 )   $ 0.07     $ (0.45 )

Diluted pro forma

   $ 0.04     $ (0.23 )   $ 0.07     $ (0.45 )

 

The fair value of options granted under the Company’s stock-based plan was estimated at grant date using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions:

 

     2004

    2003

 

Average risk-free interest rate

     3.6 %     3.2 %

Range of expected life of option grants

     5 years       5 years  

Expected annual volatility of underlying stock

     72 %     69 %

Dividend rate

   $ 0     $ 0  

 

The Company accounts for stock option grants to non-employees in accordance with EITF Issue No. 96-18, Accounting for Equity Instruments that are Issued to Other than Employees, for Acquiring, or in Conjunction with Selling, Goods or Services (“EITF 96-18”). EITF 96-18 requires variable plan accounting with respect to such non-employee stock options, whereby stock-based compensation associated with such options is measured on the date such options vest, and incorporates the then-current fair market value of the Company’s common stock into the option valuation model. During the three and six months ended July 3, 2004, the Company recorded $35 and $47, respectively, of stock-based compensation expense, which is included in selling, general and administrative expense related to options to purchase 25,000 shares of Mykrolis common stock issued to a non-employee in February 2004.

 

3. Earnings Per Share

 

For the three months and six months ended July 3, 2004 and June 28, 2003, basic and diluted income (loss) per common share was calculated by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the respective period. The weighted average diluted shares outstanding calculation excludes those stock options for which the impact would have been antidilutive. For the three and six months ended July 3, 2004, there were 1,248,950 antidilutive options. The number of stock options that were antidilutive at June 28, 2003 were 7,458,586 due to the Company’s net loss position.

 

As of July 3, 2004, Mykrolis had outstanding options to purchase an aggregate of 7,384,246 shares of its common stock at a weighted average price of $ 11.11. Of these options, options to purchase an aggregate of 3,529,062 shares at a weighted average price of $ 10.35 were fully vested and exercisable.

 

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4. Other Intangible Assets

 

Components of the Company’s identifiable other intangible assets are as follows:

 

     July 3, 2004

   December 31, 2003

    

Gross carrying

Amount


  

Accumulated

Amortization


  

Gross carrying

Amount


  

Accumulated

Amortization


           

Patents

   $ 16,925    $ 11,677    $ 16,925    $ 10,966

Unpatented technology

     8,505      8,505      8,505      8,505

Trademarks / tradenames

     3,186      2,928      3,186      2,901

Other

     1,496      261      1,496      118
    

  

  

  

     $ 30,112    $ 23,371    $ 30,112    $ 22,490
    

  

  

  

 

The Company recorded amortization expense for its other intangible assets of $442 and $432 for the three months ended July 3, 2004 and June 28, 2003, respectively and $884 and $804 for the six months ended July 3, 2004 and June 28, 2003, respectively. Estimated amortization expense for the fiscal years 2004 to 2008 is $1,869, $1,851, $1,830, $1,092 and $374, respectively.

 

5. Product Warranty Costs

 

At the time revenue is recognized, the Company provides for estimated cost of product warranties as provided for under contractual arrangements. Warranty obligations are affected by product failure rates and service delivery costs incurred in correcting a product failure. Should such failure rates or costs differ from these estimates, accrued warranty costs would be adjusted in the period that such events or costs become known.

 

Changes in the accrued warranty costs during the first six months of 2004 and 2003 were as follows:

 

     Six Months ended

 
     July 3, 2004

    June 28, 2003

 

Balance at beginning of the period

   $ 1,302     $ 1,566  

Accruals for warranty

     871       199  

Accruals related to pre-existing warranties (including changes in estimate)

     (259 )     83  

Settlements made

     (728 )     (392 )
    


 


Balance at end of period

   $ 1,186     $ 1,456  
    


 


 

6. Restricted Cash

 

The Company has provided cash collateral totaling $1,608 on standby letters of credit in connection with the lease for its corporate headquarters, research and development and manufacturing facility in Billerica and other security deposits. At July 3, 2004, this cash collateral was invested in certificates of deposit and money market funds.

 

7. Other Income, Net

 

Other income (expense) is summarized below:

 

     Three Months
Ended


   Six Months
Ended


    

July 3,

2004


   

June 28,

2003


  

July 3,

2004


   

June 28,

2003


         

Gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions

   $ (39 )   $ 681    $ (39 )   $ 908

Royalty income from Millipore

     111       116      244       269

Interest income and other

     164       147      306       295

Income from equity method investments

     241       230      440       362

Other loss

     (72 )     —        (72 )     —  
    


 

  


 

     $ 405     $ 1,174    $ 879     $ 1,834
    


 

  


 

 

8. Inventories

 

Inventories are summarized as follows:

 

     July 3,
2004


    December 31,
2003


 

Raw materials

   $ 29,004     $ 27,467  

Work in process

     8,258       8,198  

Finished goods

     23,650       22,510  

Inventory reserves

     (17,298 )     (19,404 )
    


 


Total

   $ 43,614     $ 38,771  
    


 


 

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9. Employee Retirement Plans

 

The employees of the Company’s subsidiary in Japan (“Nihon Mykrolis”) are covered by a defined benefit pension plan. Additionally, substantially all of the Company’s U.S. employees are covered under several unfunded defined benefit post-retirement benefit plans. The plans provide medical and life insurance benefits and are, depending on the plan, either contributory or non-contributory.

 

The table below set forth the estimated net periodic cost of the Nihon Mykrolis pension plan and the U.S. post-retirement Benefit Plans.

 

   

Nihon Mykrolis

Pension Plan

   

U.S. Post-

Retirement Benefits

   

Nihon Mykrolis

Pension Plan

   

U.S. Post-

Retirement Benefits

 
    Three months ended

    Three months ended

    Six months ended

    Six months ended

 
   

July 3,

2004


   

June 28,

2003


   

July 3,

2004


   

June 28,

2003


   

July 3,

2004


   

June 28,

2003


   

July 3,

2004


   

June 28,

2003


 
               

Components of net periodic benefit cost:

                                                               

Service cost

  $ 220     $ 192     $ 40     $ 32     $ 441     $ 384     $ 81     $ 64  

Interest cost

    54       59       20       14       106       117       39       30  

Expected return on plan assets

    (5 )     (4 )     —         —         (9 )     (8 )     —         —    

Amortization of unrecognized gain

    9       —         (8 )     (10 )     18       —         (17 )     (21 )
   


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Net periodic benefit cost

    278       247       52       36       556       493       103       73  
   


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Total benefit cost

  $ 278     $ 247     $ 52     $ 36     $ 556     $ 493     $ 103     $ 73  
   


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Employer contributions during 2004


   Nihon Mykrolis Pension Plan

   U.S. Post-Retirement Benefits

Total employer contributions expected in 2004

   $ 294    $ 3

 

10. Income Taxes

 

For the three months ended July 3, 2004, the Company recorded income tax expense of $3,055 on consolidated pre-tax income of $10,776, yielding an effective tax rate of 28.3% during the quarter. The Company has calculated an annual effective tax rate of 24% which is primarily related to the Company’s foreign operations and results from its overall geographic mix of income, including tax benefits relating to U.S. net operating losses for which no tax benefit had been previously taken. For the three months ended June 28, 2003 the Company recorded income tax expense of $2,698 with respect to certain foreign operations on a consolidated pre-tax loss of $2,837, yielding an effective tax rate of negative 95.1%.

 

For the six months ended July 3, 2004, the Company recorded income tax expense of $4,645 on consolidated pre-tax income of $19,353, yielding an annual effective tax rate of 24.0%. Income tax expense is primarily related to the Company’s foreign operations and results from its overall geographic mix of income, including tax benefits relating to U.S. net operating losses for which no tax benefit had been previously taken. For the six months ended June 28, 2003 the Company recorded income tax expense of $4,411 with respect to certain foreign operations on a consolidated pre-tax loss of $6,481, yielding an effective tax rate of negative 68.1%.

 

During the first quarter of 2004, Millipore notified the Company that certain of the Company’s U.S. tax attributes were utilized in connection with Millipore’s consolidated tax return filings for periods between the Separation and the Distribution Date. Under the terms of the tax sharing agreement with Millipore in connection with the Separation, the Company is entitled to be paid for tax attributes utilized by Millipore. On March 5, 2004, the Company received a payment with respect to these tax attributes of $1,255 from Millipore. As a result, this payment was recorded as an increase in additional paid-in capital included in stockholders’ equity.

 

11. Business Segment Information

 

The Company operates in one reportable segment that develops, manufactures and sells consumables and capital equipment to semiconductor fabrication companies and other companies using similar manufacturing processes, as well as OEM suppliers to those companies. The Company also provides capital equipment repair services to customers in this segment. The Company’s products include membrane and metal based filters, housings, precision liquid dispense filtration pumps, resin based gas purifiers and mass flow and pressure controllers. The products are used by customers in manufacturing operations to remove contaminants in liquid and gas processes, to purify liquids and gases, to measure and control flow rates and to control and monitor pressure and vacuum levels during the manufacturing process. The Company’s products are sold worldwide through a direct sales force and through distributors in selected regions.

 

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The Company attributes net sales to different geographic areas as presented in the table below.

 

     Three Months Ended

   Six Months Ended

    

July 3,

2004


  

June 28,

2003


  

July 3,

2004


  

June 28,

2003


           

North America

   $ 20,363    $ 11,799    $ 41,355    $ 22,367

Japan

     26,916      14,571      53,656      29,523

Taiwan

     10,055      5,070      19,004      9,875

Asia - Other

     9,486      6,755      16,912      12,570

Europe

     6,515      4,483      12,923      8,851
    

  

  

  

Total

   $ 73,335    $ 42,678    $ 143,850    $ 83,186
    

  

  

  

 

12. Significant Customers and Concentration of Risk

 

During the three months ended July 3, 2004 and June 28, 2003 and the six months ended July 3, 2004 and June 28, 2003, one customer represented 12.6%, 9.3%, 13.5% and 9.9% of revenues, respectively. Accounts receivable for this customer was $7,010 and $5,713 at July 3, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively. There were no other customers that accounted for more than 10% of revenues or accounts receivable during these periods.

 

13. Commitments and Contingencies

 

On March 3, 2003 the Company filed a lawsuit against Pall Corporation in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts alleging infringement of two of the Company’s U.S. Patents by a fluid separation device known as the Pall Photo Kleen EZD-2 filter assembly manufactured and sold by the defendant. The Company’s lawsuit also sought a preliminary injunction preventing the defendant from the manufacture, use, sale, offer for sale or importation into the U.S. of the infringing product. A hearing on Mykrolis’s request for a preliminary injunction held in August 2003. On April 30, 2004, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued a preliminary injunction against Pall Corporation and ordered Pall to immediately stop making, using, selling, or offering to sell within the US, or importing into the U.S., its PhotoKleen EZD-2 Filter Assembly products or “any colorable imitation” of those products. On June 21, 2004, the Company filed a motion with the Court to hold Pall Corporation in contempt of court for failing to comply with the terms of the preliminary injunction; a hearing on this motion was held on July 14, 2004.

 

The Company is subject to other claims and legal proceedings, which, in the opinion of the Company’s management, are incidental to the Company’s normal business operations. In the opinion of management, although final settlement of these suits and claims may impact the Company’s financial statements in a particular period, they will not, in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

The Company enters into a variety of indemnification commitments in the ordinary course of its business including the following:

 

  Indemnification commitments that are embedded in commercial agreements for the purchase or sale of products or services and provide that the Company agrees to indemnify the indemnified party for losses suffered due to the infringement by its products of the intellectual property rights of third parties. These indemnification commitments generally do not contain restrictions as to amount or duration.

 

  Indemnification commitments in connection with business acquisition/divestiture transactions where the Company agrees to indemnify the indemnified party for losses suffered due to the breach of representations and warranties that the Company has made pursuant to the transaction. Typically, these indemnities will have a one or two year duration and will be subject to minimum claim levels but do not contain restrictions as to amount.

 

  Indemnification commitments to the Company’s officers and directors against liabilities that they may incur in the performance of their duties on the Company’s behalf which do not contain limitations as to duration or amount but are subject to a number of conditions.

 

The Company has never incurred costs to defend lawsuits or settle claims related to these types of indemnification commitments. As a result, the Company believes the estimated fair value of these commitments is minimal. Accordingly, the Company has no liabilities recorded for these commitments as of July 3, 2004.

 

During the quarter ended July 3, 2004, in conjunction with the employment and relocation of the Vice President of Business Development, the Company entered into a commitment with a third-party employee relocation administrator with respect to the sale of property located in Austin Texas. As a part of this commitment, the Company

 

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agreed to indemnify the third-party relocation administrator against any deterioration in the market value of the property between the sale to the third party relocation administrator and resale to a third party at estimated fair market value. In connection with this indemnification commitment, the Company has not recorded a liability as of July 3, 2004.

 

14. Accrued Restructuring Costs

 

The Company took several restructuring actions in 2003, 2002 and 2001 to better align its cost structure with prevailing market conditions due to the prolonged industry downturn and to establish separate operations from its former parent. These actions primarily focused on reducing the workforce and consolidating global facilities.

 

During the three months ended July 3, 2004, changes to prior estimates occurred resulting in the reversal of $88 in employee severance costs. This change in estimate was primarily due to lower than expected severance benefits paid. In addition, during the six months ended July 3, 2004, the Company paid $199 for severance costs and $972 for leasehold/other costs consisting of lease payments, utility expenses, property taxes and general maintenance costs associated with the vacant Bedford, MA facility. $84 of accretion was recorded during the six months ended July 3, 2004 as a non-cash increase in the restructuring reserve as result of recording the liability at present value.

 

As of July 3, 2004, the Company’s total accrued restructuring costs amount to $2,358 of which $172 relates to severance costs for terminated employees that will be paid by the first quarter of 2005, and $2,186 to facility costs, primarily for the leased facility in Bedford, MA, which will be substantially paid by the fourth quarter of 2005.

 

The activity related to the Company’s restructuring accruals is shown below:

 

    

2004 Activity


    

Balance

December 31, 2003


  

2004

Expense/(Income)


   

Cash

Activity


   

Non-

Cash Activity


  

Balance

July 3, 2004


Workforce

   $ 459    $ (88 )   $ (199 )   $  —      $ 172

Leasehold/Other

     3,074      —         (972 )     84      2,186
    

  


 


 

  

     $ 3,533    $ (88 )   $ (1,171 )   $ 84    $ 2,358
    

  


 


 

  

 

15. Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

 

In December 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 132 (revised 2003), “Employers’ Disclosures about Pensions and Other Post-Retirement Benefits,” (“Revised SFAS 132”) that expands financial statement disclosures for defined benefit plans. The change replaces existing SFAS 132 disclosure requirements for pensions and other post-retirement benefits and revises employers’ disclosures about pension plans and other post-retirement benefit plans. It does not change the measurement of recognition of those plans required by SFAS No. 87, “Employers’ Accounting for Pensions” or SFAS No. 88, “Employers’ Accounting for Settlements and Curtailments of Defined Benefit Pension Plans and for Termination Benefits.” Revised SFAS 132 retains the disclosure requirements contained in the original SFAS 132, but requires additional disclosures about the plan assets, obligations, cash flows, and net periodic benefit cost of defined benefit pension plans and other defined benefit post-retirement plans. Revised SFAS 132 is effective for annual and interim periods with fiscal years ending after December 15, 2003. The Company has adopted these revised disclosure provisions.

 

In December 2003, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 46-R (“FIN 46-R”) a revised interpretation of FASB Interpretation No 46 (“FIN 46”). FIN 46-R requires certain variable interest entities to be consolidated by the primary beneficiary of the entity if the equity investors in the entity do not have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest or do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties. The provisions of FIN 46-R are effective immediately for all arrangements entered into after January 31, 2003. For all arrangements entered into after January 31, 2003, the Company is required to continue to apply FIN 46-R through the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2004. We do not have any equity interests that would change its current reporting or require additional disclosures outlined in FIN 46-R. For arrangements entered into prior to February 1, 2003, the Company is required to adopt the provisions of FIN 46-R in the first quarter of fiscal 2004. The Company does not have any equity interests that would change its current reporting or require additional disclosures outlined in FIN 46-R.

 

In December 2003, the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (the Act) was passed by the United States Congress. The Act will be effective January 1, 2006 and provides Medicare government subsidies for employers that sponsor retiree medical programs for prescriptions. In March 2004, the FASB issued a proposed FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) No.106-b in response to the Act that provides guidance on the accounting for the effects of the Act and requires employers to provide certain disclosures regarding the effect of the federal subsidy provided by the Act. On May 19, 2004, the FASB issued FSP 106-2, which provides guidance on accounting for the impact of the new Medicare law. Management is currently evaluating the impact of this FSP on the Company’s consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

 

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16. Subsequent Event

 

On August 12, 2004, the Company completed the acquisition of Bentec Scientific LLC, a privately held manufacturer of PVA roller brushes used in post-CMP clean applications. The purchase price was $7,350, $3,000 of which has been withheld until certain conditions are satisfied and to secure the seller’s indemnity obligations. During the fourth quarter of 2003, the Company had made a deposit of $3,002 in conjunction with the purchase of this business. The transaction also includes agreements for the seller to manufacture products for the Company at raw material cost on an interim basis and for the Company to pay an aggregate of $400 for research and development services over three years plus up to $2,075 for new product developments when and if delivered.

 

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

(In thousands except share and per share data)

 

You should read the following discussion of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations along with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included herein. This discussion contains forward-looking statements and involves numerous risks and uncertainties, which are described under “Forward Looking Statements Disclaimer” below. The Company’s actual results may differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.

 

Overview and Financial Condition

 

We are a worldwide developer, manufacturer and supplier of liquid and gas delivery systems, components and consumables used to precisely measure, deliver, control and purify the process liquids, gases and chemicals that are used in the semiconductor manufacturing process. Prior to March 2001, our business was operated as a fully integrated business unit of Millipore Corporation (“Millipore”). We became an independent company through a spin-off by Millipore, which was completed in February of 2002.

 

The principal market we serve is the global semiconductor industry, a highly cyclical business which experienced a significant downturn that resulted in deterioration in our net sales and results of operations during the period from 2001 to 2003. This downturn had the greatest impact on our sales of liquid and gas equipment products, as new semiconductor plant construction and upgrades declined. Net sales of our consumable products, which tend to be driven by capacity utilization also declined during this period, although less drastically, and benefited from the recovery of the volume of semiconductor wafers being built in 2003. Commencing during the fourth quarter of 2003 and continuing through the second quarter of 2004, we experienced improved business conditions, which had a positive impact on our sales growth and profitability.

 

Net sales during the three months ended July 3, 2004 increased 71.8% over sales for the three month period ended June 28, 2003. Net sales during the six months ended July 3, 2004 increased 72.9% over the six month period ended June 28, 2003. Our gross profit as a percentage of net sales was 48.9% for the second quarter of 2004 as compared to 43.6% for the three months ended June 28, 2003. For the six months ended July 3, 2004, gross profit as a percentage of net sales was 48.6% compared to 42.2% for the six months ended June 28, 2003 which reflected leveraged manufacturing overhead primarily due to increased volume of our gas and liquid delivery products. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 17.7% for the three months ended July 3, 2004 compared to the three months ended June 28, 2003, while research and development expenses increased by 40.3% during the quarter compared to the three months ended June 28, 2003. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 19.0% for the six months ended July 3, 2004 compared to the six months ended June 28, 2003, and research and development expenses increased by 40.4% during the six months ended July 3, 2004 compared to the six months ended June 28, 2003. Net cash provided by operating activities during the six months ended July 3, 2004 and June 28, 2003 was $9,476 and $836, respectively.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Significant Judgments and Accounting Estimates

 

The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our critical accounting policies and significant judgments and estimates, including those related to net sales, accounts receivable, inventories, long-lived assets and goodwill, deferred tax assets, income tax contingencies, warranty obligations, restructuring charges, pension and other post-retirement benefit obligations, and litigation contingencies. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

 

We believe the following critical accounting policies affect our more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements. The Company has reviewed these policies with its Audit and Finance Committee.

 

Net Sales

 

Our net sales consist of revenue from sales of products net of trade discounts and allowances. We recognize revenue upon shipment, when evidence of an arrangement exists, contractual obligations have been satisfied, title and risk of loss have been transferred to the customer and collection of the resulting receivable is reasonably assured through historical collection results and regular credit evaluations. In most transactions, we have no obligations to our customers after the date products are shipped other

 

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than pursuant to warranty obligations. Although not material, there are some sales contracts where acceptance by the customer is achieved when the customer inspects our product operating successfully at their facility. In the event that significant post-shipment obligations or uncertainties remain, revenue is deferred and recognized when we fulfill such obligations or the uncertainties are resolved.

 

We provide for estimated product returns under limited contractual obligations. Amounts billed to customers that relate to shipping costs are included in net sales and in cost of sales. Revenue from services, which is less than approximately 3% of total net sales for each of the periods reported, is recognized when the services are provided and is included in our consumable product net sales.

 

Accounts Receivable

 

We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments based upon specific identification, by customer. 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.

 

Inventories

 

We adjust the cost basis of our inventory to reflect its net realizable value, if lower than cost. We provide reserves for estimated excess and obsolete inventory equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the estimated net realizable value based upon assumptions about future demand and market conditions. We fully reserve for inventories deemed obsolete. We perform quarterly reviews of all inventory items to identify excess and obsolete inventories on-hand by comparing on-hand balances to recent historical usage as well as anticipated or forecasted demand, based upon input from sales, R&D and marketing functions. If estimates of demand diminish further or actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected, additional inventory write-downs may be required.

 

Long-Lived Assets and Goodwill

 

We periodically evaluate the recoverability of long-lived assets whenever events and changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset or class of assets may not be fully recoverable and exceeds its fair value. For long-lived assets we intend to hold and use, if the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the sum of undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset over its useful life, an impairment loss will be recorded. The amount of the impairment loss is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the long-lived asset exceeds its fair value. Assets held for sale are valued at fair value less costs to sell the asset.

 

For goodwill, we assess fair value by measuring discounted cash flows and comparable company analysis for the applicable underlying reporting unit and test for impairment as the difference between the resulting implied fair value of goodwill compared to its recorded carrying value. Goodwill impairment is tested annually or whenever events and changes in circumstances occur.

 

The estimates of useful lives and expected cash flows require us to make significant judgments regarding future periods that are subject to some factors outside our control. Changes in these estimates can result in significant revisions to the carrying value of these assets and may result in material charges to the results of operations.

 

Deferred Tax Assets

 

Our valuation allowance against the U.S. deferred tax assets are based on our assessment of historical pre-tax income and projected pre-tax income for early future periods. In addition, there is no valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets in foreign subsidiaries based on our assessment of historical pre-tax income and projected pre-tax income for early future periods. We currently expect there will be sufficient pre-tax income during 2004 to realize deferred tax assets in the foreign subsidiaries. We currently forecast pre-tax income in the U.S. and in addition, we have undertaken tax-planning initiatives designed to generate future U.S. taxable income. As we generate future taxable income in the U.S. against which these tax assets may be applied, some portion or all of the valuation allowance would be reversed and an increase in net income would consequently be reported in future years.

 

Income Tax Contingencies

 

Tax contingencies are recorded to address probable exposures involving tax positions we have taken that could be challenged by taxing authorities. These probable exposures result from the varying application of statutes, rules, regulations and interpretations. Our estimate of the value of our tax contingencies contains assumptions based on past experiences and judgments about potential actions by taxing jurisdictions. It is reasonably likely that the ultimate resolution of these matters may be greater or less than the amount that we have accrued.

 

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Warranty Obligations

 

At the time revenue is recognized, we provide for the estimated cost of product warranties as provided for under our contractual arrangements. Our warranty obligation is affected by product failure rates and service delivery costs incurred in correcting a product failure. Should such failure rates or costs differ from these estimates, accrued warranty costs would be adjusted in the period that such events or costs become known.

 

Restructuring Charges

 

During 2003, 2002 and 2001, we recorded significant charges to operations in connection with several restructuring programs. The related reserves reflect estimates, including those pertaining to severance costs and facility exit costs. We reassess the reserve requirements to complete each restructuring program at the end of every reporting period and record adjustments to reflect changes in prior estimates. Actual experience may be different from these estimates.

 

Pension and Post-Retirement Benefit Obligations

 

We have pension and post-retirement benefit costs and credits, which are developed from actuarial valuations. Inherent in these valuations are key assumptions, including discount rates, compensation increases, healthcare costs and expected return on plan assets, which are usually updated on an annual basis at the beginning of each fiscal year. We are required to consider current market conditions in making these key assumptions. Changes in the related pension and post-retirement benefit costs or credits may occur in the future due to changes in assumptions.

 

Litigation contingencies

 

In March of 2003 we filed a lawsuit against Pall Corporation in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts alleging infringement of two of the Company’s U.S. Patents by a fluid separation device known as the Pall Photo Kleen EZD-2 filter assembly manufactured and sold by the defendant. Current developments in this litigation are described in Part II, Item 1, of this report to which reference is made.

 

We are subject to proceedings, lawsuits and other claims, including proceedings under laws and government regulations related to securities, environmental, labor, product and other matters. We are required to assess the likelihood of any adverse judgments or outcomes to these matters, as well as potential ranges of probable losses. A determination of the amount of reserves required, if any, for these contingencies is based on a careful analysis of each individual issue with the assistance of outside legal counsel. The required reserves may change in the future due to new developments in each matter or changes in approach such as a change in settlement strategy in dealing with these matters.

 

Operating trends and recent developments

 

We operate in one reportable business segment that develops, manufactures and sells consumable and capital equipment products to semiconductor fabrication companies and other companies using similar manufacturing processes, as well as to OEM suppliers to those companies. The principal market we serve is the global semiconductor industry, a highly cyclical business. During 2001, 2002 and a portion of 2003, this industry faced a severe downturn, and as a result we experienced significant variations in net sales and results of operations.

 

Our liquid and gas equipment products were impacted the most by the industry downturn, as new semiconductor fabrication plant construction and upgrades declined. However, after this severe downturn, the fourth quarter of 2003 showed strong revenue growth and improved profitability, lead by semiconductor fabrication companies’ increased capacity utilization rates and capacity additions. These improved business conditions also positively impacted our revenue and profitability levels during the first six months of 2004 and we expect this trend to continue during the rest of the year.

 

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Our results of operations for the three and six months ended July 3, 2004 and June 28, 2003 dollars and as a percentage of net sales were as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended

    Six Months Ended

 
    

July 3,

2004


   

June 28,

2003


   

July 3,

2004


   

June 28,

2003


   

July 3,

2004


   

June 28,

2003


   

July 3,

2004


   

June 28,

2003


 
                

Net sales

   $ 73,335     $ 42,678     100.0 %   100.0 %   $ 143,850     $ 83,186     100.0 %   100.0 %

Cost of sales

     37,440       24,072     51.1     56.4       73,886       48,048     51.4     57.8  
    


 


 

 

 


 


 

 

Gross profit

     35,895       18,606     48.9     43.6       69,964       35,138     48.6     42.2  

Research and development expenses

     6,556       4,673     8.9     10.9       12,853       9,157     8.9     11.0  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     19,056       16,187     26.0     37.9       38,725       32,539     26.9     39.1  

Restructuring and other charges (income)

     (88 )     1,757     (0.1 )   4.1       (88 )     1,757     (0.1 )   2.1  
    


 


 

 

 


 


 

 

Operating income (loss)

     10,371       (4,011 )   14.1     (9.4 )     18,474       (8,315 )   12.8     (10.0 )

Other income, net

     405       1,174     0.6     2.8       879       1,834     0.6     2.2  
    


 


 

 

 


 


 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

     10,776       (2,837 )   14.7     (6.6 )     19,353       (6,481 )   13.5     (7.8 )

Income tax expense

     3,055       2,698     4.2     6.3       4,645       4,411     3.2     5.3  
    


 


 

 

 


 


 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ 7,721     $ (5,535 )   10.5 %   (13.0 )%   $ 14,708     $ (10,892 )   10.2 %   (13.1 )%
    


 


 

 

 


 


 

 

 

Three months ended July 3, 2004 compared to three months ended June 28, 2003

 

Net Sales

 

Net sales were $73,335 for the three months ended July 3, 2004, which increased 71.8%, or $30,657, from the three months ended June 28, 2003. The increase during the second quarter of 2004 versus the second quarter of 2003 was attributable to increases in sales of both our consumable and equipment product lines as our customers’ capacity utilization and capacity expansion increased compared to the same quarter in the previous year. The geographical areas that most benefited from these trends were Japan, North America and Taiwan. Our consumable products represented, 69.5% and 71.9% of our worldwide revenues for the three months ended July 3, 2004 and June 28, 2003, respectively. The impact of stronger foreign exchange rates in Japan, Asia and Europe resulted in a favorable foreign exchange impact of approximately $3,180 in the 2004 period compared to the 2003 period.

 

Sales by geography are summarized in the table below.

 

Three Months Ended


   Net Sales in US Dollars

  

Net Sales by

Geographic Region


 
     July 3, 2004

   June 28, 2003

   July 3, 2004

    June 28, 2003

 
               (As a percentage of net
sales)
 

North America

   $ 20,363    $ 11,799    27.8 %   27.6 %

Japan

     26,916      14,571    36.7     34.1  

Taiwan

     10,055      5,070    13.7     11.9  

Asia, other

     9,486      6,755    12.9     15.8  

Europe

     6,515      4,483    8.9     10.6  
    

  

  

 

Total net sales

   $ 73,335    $ 42,678    100.0 %   100.0 %
    

  

  

 

 

Gross Profit Margin

 

Our gross profit margin as a percentage of net sales was 48.9% for the three months ended July 3, 2004 as compared to 43.6% for the three months ended June 28, 2003. The improvement in our gross profit margin was primarily driven by efficiency and leverage gains due to higher demand. During the second quarter of 2004, we recorded net benefits of approximately $586 relating to the sale of inventory previously deemed excess and obsolete and written down to net realizable value offset by obsolete inventory written-off, compared to a net charge of $519 for inventory write-offs and reserve additions during the same period a year ago. The impact of stronger foreign exchange rates in Japan, Asia and Europe resulted in a favorable foreign exchange impact of approximately $1,218 in the 2004 period compared to the 2003 period.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Research and development expenses were $6,556 in the three months ended July 3, 2004, an increase of 40.3% or $1,883 compared to $4,673 for the three months ended June 28, 2003. Key elements of our research and development expenses were related to the development of the new product platforms to meet the manufacturing needs for 90 and 65 nanometer semiconductor devices. In order to respond to the proliferation of new materials and chemicals in the manufacturing processes, and increased needs for tighter process control for 300mm wafers, investments were made for new contamination control products in area of

 

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copper interconnects, deep ultra-violet (DUV) photolithography; and chemical and gas management technologies for advanced wafer cleans, deposition and etch equipments. Additional investments were made in area of advanced process control, monitoring and diagnostics capabilities for future generations of semiconductor manufacturing processes.

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 17.7% or $2,869, to $19,056 for the three months ended July 3, 2004 compared to $16,187 in the three months ended June 28, 2003. This increase was primarily attributable to increases in incentive compensation relating to improvement in revenue and profitability, increases in salaries and fringe benefits and the impact of stronger foreign currency translation rates.

 

The impact of stronger foreign exchange rates in Japan, Asia and Europe resulted in increased operating expenses of approximately $557 in the 2004 period compared to the 2003 period.

 

Restructuring and Other Charges

 

We took several restructuring actions in 2003, 2002 and 2001 to better align our cost structure with prevailing market conditions due to the prolonged industry downturn and to establish separate operations from our former parent. These actions primarily focused on reducing our workforce and consolidating global facilities.

 

During the three months ended July 3, 2004, changes to prior estimates occurred resulting in the reversal of $88 in employee severance costs. This change in estimate was primarily due to lower than expected severance benefits paid. In addition, the Company paid $48 for severance costs and $249 for leasehold/other costs consisting of lease payments, utility expenses, property taxes and general maintenance costs associated with the vacant Bedford, MA facility. $36 of accretion was recorded during the three months ended July 3, 2004 as a non-cash increase in the restructuring reserve as result of recording the liability at present value.

 

As of July 3, 2004, the Company’s total accrued restructuring costs amount to $2,358 of which $172 relates to severance costs for terminated employees that will be paid by the first quarter of 2005, and $2,186 to facility costs, primarily for the leased facility in Bedford, MA, which will be substantially paid by the fourth quarter of 2005.

 

These combined restructuring initiatives were expected to generate annual savings of approximately $22 million through reduced payroll costs, facility-related costs and depreciation expense. These savings are reflected in costs of sales, selling, general and administrative expenses and research and development expenses. For further details, see Note 14 of the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report.

 

Other Income, Net

 

Other income, net decreased $769 to $405 for the three months ended July 3, 2004 from $1,174 for the three months ended June 28, 2003. The decrease was largely due to the decrease in gains on foreign currency transactions of $720. During 2001, we entered into a royalty agreement with Nihon Millipore, which provides Nihon Millipore the right to use certain intellectual property that was developed by Mykrolis in connection with the bioscience business. As a result of this agreement, $111 and $116 in royalty income from Millipore was recognized and recorded in other income (expense), net for the quarters ended July 3, 2004 and June 28, 2003, respectively. Because of Millipore’s decision to discontinue manufacturing in Japan, we expect to lose substantially all benefits relating to these arrangements including the related intellectual property royalty income in late 2005. We anticipate partially offsetting this loss by additional cost reductions in Japan and new lease agreements for usage of manufacturing space at our Yonezawa site.

 

Income Tax Expense

 

For the three months ended July 3, 2004, the Company recorded income tax expense of $3,055 on consolidated pre-tax income of $10,776, yielding an effective tax rate of 28.3% during the quarter. The Company has calculated an annual effective tax rate of 24% which is primarily related to the Company’s foreign operations and results from its overall geographic mix of income, including tax benefits relating to U.S. net operating losses for which no tax benefit had been previously taken. For the three months ended June 28, 2003 the Company recorded income tax expense of $2,698 with respect to certain foreign operations on a consolidated pre-tax loss of $2,837, yielding an effective tax rate of negative 95.1%.

 

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Six months ended July 3, 2004 compared to six months ended June 28, 2003

 

Net Sales

 

Net sales were $143,850 for the six months ended July 3, 2004, which increased a 72.9%, or $60,664, from the six months ended June 28, 2003. The increase in revenue during the first six months of 2004 versus the first six months of 2003 was attributable to increases in sales of both our consumable and equipment product lines, as our customers’ capacity utilization and capacity expansion increased compared to the same quarter in the previous year. The geographical areas that most benefited from these trends were Japan, North America and Taiwan. Our consumable products represented 69.3% and 72.1% of our worldwide revenues for the six months ended July 3, 2004 and June 28, 2003, respectively. The impact of stronger foreign exchange rates in Japan, Asia and Europe resulted in a favorable foreign exchange impact of approximately $7,254 in the 2004 period compared to the 2003 period.

 

Sales by geography are summarized in the table below.

 

     Net Sales in US Dollars

  

Net Sales by

Geographic Region


 

Six Months Ended


   July 3, 2004

   June 28, 2003

   July 3, 2004

    June 28, 2003

 
               (As a percentage of net
sales)
 

North America

   $ 41,355    $ 22,367    28.7 %   26.9 %

Japan

     53,656      29,523    37.3     35.5  

Taiwan

     19,004      9,875    13.2     11.9  

Asia, other

     16,912      12,570    11.8     15.1  

Europe

     12,923      8,851    9.0     10.6  
    

  

  

 

Total net sales

   $ 143,850    $ 83,186    100.0 %   100.0 %
    

  

  

 

 

Gross Profit Margin

 

Our gross profit margin as a percentage of net sales was 48.6% for the six months ended July 3, 2004 as compared to 42.2% for the six months ended June 28, 2003. The improvement in our gross profit margin was primarily driven by efficiency and leverage gains due to higher demand. During the six months ended July 3, 2004, we recorded net benefits of approximately $1,225 relating to the sale of products previously deemed excess and obsolete and written down to net realizable value offset by obsolete inventory written-off, compared to a net charge of $692 for inventory write-offs and reserve additions during the same period a year ago. The impact of stronger foreign exchange rates in Japan, Asia and Europe resulted in a favorable foreign exchange impact of approximately $2,829 in the 2004 period compared to the 2003 period.

 

Operating Expenses

 

Research and development expenses were $12,853 in the six months ended July 3, 2004 an increase of 40.4% or $3,696 compared to $9,157 for the six months ended June 28, 2003. Key elements of our research and development expenses were related to the development of the new product platforms to meet the manufacturing needs for 90 and 65 nanometer semiconductor devices. In order to respond to the proliferation of new materials and chemicals in the manufacturing processes, and increased needs for tighter process control for 300mm wafers, investments were made for new contamination control products in the area of copper interconnects, deep ultra-violet (DUV) photolithography; and chemical and gas management technologies for advanced wafer cleans, deposition and etch equipments. Additional investments were made in area of advanced process control, monitoring and diagnostics capabilities for future generations of semiconductor manufacturing processes.

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 19.0%, or $6,186, to $38,725 for the six months ended July 3, 2004 compared to $32,539 in the six months ended June 28, 2003. This increase was primarily attributable to increases in incentive compensation relating to improvement in revenue and profitability, increases in salaries and fringe benefits and the impact of stronger foreign currency translation rates.

 

The impact of stronger foreign exchange rates in Japan, Asia and Europe resulted in increased operating expenses of approximately $1,387 in the 2004 period compared to the 2003 period.

 

Other Income, Net

 

Other income, net decreased $955, to $879 for the six months ended July 3, 2004 from $1,834 for the six months ended June 28, 2003.

 

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The decrease was largely due to the decrease in gains on foreign currency transactions of $946. During 2001, we entered into a royalty agreement with Nihon Millipore, which provides Nihon Millipore the right to use certain intellectual property that was developed by Mykrolis in connection with the bioscience business. As a result of this agreement, $244 and $269 in royalty income from Millipore was recognized and recorded in other income (expense), net for the six months ended July 3, 2004 and June 28, 2003, respectively. Because of Millipore’s decision to discontinue manufacturing in Japan, we expect to lose substantially all benefits relating to these arrangements including the related intellectual property royalty income in late 2005. We anticipate partially offsetting this loss by additional cost reductions in Japan and new lease agreements for usage of manufacturing space at our Yonezawa site.

 

Income Tax Expense

 

For the six months ended July 3, 2004, the Company recorded income tax expense of $4,645 on consolidated pre-tax income of $19,353, yielding an annual effective tax rate of 24.0%. Income tax expense is primarily related to the Company’s foreign operations and results from its overall geographic mix of income, including tax benefits relating to U.S. net operating losses for which no tax benefit had been previously taken. For the six months ended June 28, 2003 the Company recorded income tax expense of $4,411 with respect to certain foreign operations on a consolidated pre-tax loss of $6,481, yielding an effective tax rate of negative 68.1%.

 

During the quarter ended April 3, 2004, Millipore notified us that certain of the Company’s U.S. tax attributes were utilized in connection with Millipore’s consolidated tax return filings for periods between the Separation and the Distribution Date. Under the terms of the tax sharing agreement with Millipore in connection with the Separation, we are entitled to be paid for tax attributes utilized by Millipore. On March 5, 2004, we received a payment with respect to these tax attributes of $1,255 from Millipore. As a result, this payment was recorded as an increase in additional paid-in capital included in stockholders’ equity. We continue to evaluate this matter.

 

Restructuring and Other Charges

 

We took several restructuring actions in 2003, 2002 and 2001 to better align our cost structure with prevailing market conditions due to the prolonged industry downturn and to establish separate operations from our former parent. These actions primarily focused on reducing our workforce and consolidating global facilities.

 

During the three months ended July 3, 2004, changes to prior estimates occurred resulting in the reversal of $88 in employee severance costs. This change in estimate was primarily due to lower than expected severance benefits paid. In addition, during the six months ended July 3, 2004, the Company paid $199 for severance costs and $972 for leasehold/other costs consisting of lease payments, utility expenses, property taxes and general maintenance costs associated with the vacant Bedford, MA facility. $84 of accretion was recorded during the six months ended July 3, 2004 as a non-cash increase in the restructuring reserve as result of recording the liability at present value.

 

As of July 3, 2004, the Company’s total accrued restructuring costs amount to $2,358 of which $172 relates to severance costs for terminated employees that will be paid by the first quarter of 2005, and $2,186 to facility costs, primarily for the leased facility in Bedford, MA, which will be substantially paid by the fourth quarter of 2005.

 

These combined restructuring initiatives were expected to generate annual savings of approximately $22 million through reduced payroll costs, facility-related costs and depreciation expense. These savings are reflected in costs of sales, selling, general and administrative expenses and research and development expenses. For further details, see Note 14 of the accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

During the six months ended July 3, 2004, net cash provided by operating activities was $9,476 compared to $836 during the six months ended June 28, 2003. In the first six months of 2004, cash provided by operating activities related to our net income of $14,708 and changes in working capital consisting primarily of increases in accounts payable of $4,571 and accrued expenses of $3,209 offset by increases in accounts receivable of $12,102 and inventory of $4,980. Cash used in operating activities in the first six months of 2003 was derived primarily from our net loss of $10,892 offset by the increase in accounts payable of $2,014, a decrease in inventory of $1,472, a decrease in accounts receivable of $1,481 and non-cash charges for depreciation and amortization of $5,687. Net working capital at July 3, 2004 totaled $152,467 including $82,748 in cash and cash equivalents and $14,425 in short-term investments.

 

During the six months ended July 3, 2004, cash flows used in investing activities were $6,591 compared to $6,690 during the six months ended June 28, 2003. For the six months ended July 3, 2004, we used $5,320 for the purchase of long-term

 

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marketable securities compared to $4,477 during the six months ended June 28, 2003, as we continue to invest in longer-term high-grade instruments to yield higher returns on our cash balances. In addition, capital expenditures for the six months ended July 3, 2004 totaled $1,271 compared to $2,213 for the six months ended June 28, 2003. We expect capital spending to be approximately $8,000 for the year 2004

 

During the six months ended July 3, 2004, cash flows provided by financing activities were derived from $8,424 from the issuance of common stock under our employee stock purchase and stock option plans, $1,255 of proceeds under our tax sharing agreement with Millipore and a decrease of $174 in restricted cash related to stand-by letters of credit in connection with our Billerica facility lease offset by $39 in capital lease payments.

 

We believe that our cash, cash equivalents, long-term marketable securities and expected future cash flows from operations will be sufficient to meet our working capital, capital expenditure, and research and development investment requirements for the next 12 months. However, in order to take advantage of growth opportunities, including potential acquisitions, facility expansion, joint ventures, alliances or other business arrangements, we may seek to raise capital through equity or debt financing. On August 12, 2004, we completed the acquisition of Bentec Scientific LLC, a privately held manufacturer of PVA roller brushes used in post-CMP clean applications. The purchase price was $7,350, $3,000 of which has been withheld until certain conditions are satisfied and to secure the seller’s indemnity obligations. During the fourth quarter of 2003, we had made a deposit of $3,002 in conjunction with the purchase of this business. The transaction also includes agreements for the seller to manufacture products for us at raw material cost on an Interim basis and for us to pay an aggregate of $400 for research and development services over three years plus up to $2,075 for new product developments when and if delivered. The timing and amount of future potential capital requirements cannot be determined at this time and will depend on a number of factors, including the nature and size of the strategic business opportunities we may elect to pursue. To that effect, during 2003 we filed a shelf registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to $200 million of securities, which was declared effective on November 26, 2003. The timing, size and terms of any offering will depend on a number of factors, including market conditions.

 

Contractual Obligations

 

The following table summarizes the payments due for specific contractual obligations. These amounts are as of July 3, 2004,

 

     Payments Due by Period (In millions)

     Total

   Less than 1 Year

   1-3 Years

   4-5 Years

   More that
5 Years


Operating leases

   $ 42.5    $ 8.4    $ 16.1    $ 5.5    $ 12.5

Capital leases

     0.2      0.1      0.1      —        —  

Purchase obligations (1)

     12.4      12.4      —        —        —  

Pension obligations

     2.7      0.6      0.3      0.3      1.5
    

  

  

  

  

Total

   $ 57.8    $ 21.5    $ 16.5    $ 5.8    $ 14.0
    

  

  

  

  


(1) Purchase obligations are defined as agreements to purchase goods or services that are enforceable and legally binding and that specify all significant terms, including: fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased; fixed, minimum or variable pricing provisions; and the approximate timing of the transactions. The amounts are based on our contractual commitments; however, it is possible we may be able to negotiate lower payments if we choose to exit these contracts earlier.

 

We do not have any relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities, which would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes. As such, we are not exposed to any financing, liquidity, market or credit risk that could arise if we had engaged in such relationships.

 

Pursuant to the terms of the lease for our vacated Bedford, Massachusetts facility, the landlord has an option to sell the facility to us at any time prior to November 2005, the end of the lease term, at 90% of the then current market value, excluding the value of the lease. We estimate that the current fair market value of the facility is between $7,200 and $8,700.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

 

In December 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 132 (revised 2003), “Employers’ Disclosures about Pensions and Other Post-Retirement Benefits,” (“Revised SFAS 132”) that expands financial statement disclosures for defined benefit plans. The change replaces existing SFAS 132 disclosure requirements for pensions and other post-retirement benefits and revises employers’ disclosures about pension plans and other post-retirement benefit plans. It does not change the measurement of recognition of those plans required by SFAS No. 87, “Employers’ Accounting for Pensions” or SFAS No. 88, “Employers’ Accounting for Settlements and Curtailments of Defined Benefit Pension Plans and for Termination Benefits.” Revised SFAS 132 retains the disclosure requirements contained in the original SFAS 132, but requires additional disclosures about the plan assets, obligations, cash flows, and net periodic benefit cost of defined benefit pension plans and other defined benefit post-retirement plans. Revised SFAS 132 is effective for annual and interim periods with fiscal years ending after December 15, 2003. We have adopted these revised disclosure provisions.

 

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In December 2003, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 46-R (“FIN 46-R”) a revised interpretation of FASB Interpretation No 46 (“FIN 46”). FIN 46-R requires certain variable interest entities to be consolidated by the primary beneficiary of the entity if the equity investors in the entity do not have the characteristics of a controlling financial interest or do not have sufficient equity at risk for the entity to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support from other parties. The provisions of FIN 46-R are effective immediately for all arrangements entered into after January 31, 2003. For all arrangements entered into after January 31, 2003, we are required to continue to apply FIN 46-R through the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2004. We do not have any equity interests that would change our current reporting or require additional disclosures outlined in FIN 46-R. For arrangements entered into prior to February 1, 2003, we are required to adopt the provisions of FIN 46-R in the first quarter of fiscal 2004. We do not have any equity interests that would change our current reporting or require additional disclosures outlined in FIN 46-R.

 

In December 2003, the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 (the Act) was passed by the United States Congress. The Act will be effective January 1, 2006 and provides Medicare government subsidies for employers that sponsor retiree medical programs for prescriptions. In March 2004, the FASB issued a proposed FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) No.106-b in response to the Act that provides guidance on the accounting for the effects of the Act and requires employers to provide certain disclosures regarding the effect of the federal subsidy provided by the Act. On May 19, 2004, the FASB issued FSP 106-2, which provides guidance on accounting for the impact of the new Medicare law. Management is currently evaluating the impact of this FSP on the Company’s consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

 

Forward Looking Statement Disclaimer

 

The matters discussed herein, as well as in future oral and written statements by management of Mykrolis Corporation that are forward-looking statements, are based on current management expectations that involve substantial risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. When used herein or in such statements, the words “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “hope”, “may”, “will”, “should” or the negative thereof and similar expressions as they relate to Mykrolis, its business or its management are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Potential risks and uncertainties that could affect Mykrolis’ future operating results include, without limitation, the risk that the industry recovery may be weaker than past recoveries, our inability to meet increasing demands for our products from our key customers; increased competition in our industry resulting in downward pressure on prices and reduced margins, as well as those risks described under the headings “Risks Relating to our Business and Industry”, “Risks Related to Securities Markets and Ownership of Our Securities,” and “Risks Related to our Separation from Millipore” in Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

 

Our exposure to foreign currency exchange rate risk is managed on an enterprise-wide basis. We do not currently hold any derivative financial instruments and continue to evaluate our future hedging strategy. We sell our products in many countries and a substantial portion of our net sales and a portion of our costs and expenses are denominated in foreign currencies. Approximately 71.3% of our net sales in the six months ended July 3, 2004 were derived from customers located outside of the U.S., principally in Asia including Japan, where we also manufacture some of our products. This exposes us to risks associated with changes in foreign currencies that can adversely impact revenues, net income and cash flow. In addition, we are potentially subject to concentrations of credit risk, principally in accounts receivable, as historically we have relied on a limited number of customers for a substantial portion of our net sales. We perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers and we generally do not require collateral. Our major customers are large, well-established microelectronics companies that have historically paid their account balances with us.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

The Company’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, C. William Zadel, and Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Bertrand Loy, performed an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company’s Disclosure Controls and Procedures (as that term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, Messrs. Zadel and Loy concluded that the Company’s Disclosure Controls and Procedures were effective.

 

During the quarterly period ended July 3, 2004 there have been no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

On March 3, 2003 the Company filed a lawsuit against Pall Corporation in the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts alleging infringement of two of the Company’s U.S. Patents by a fluid separation device known as the Pall Photo Kleen EZD-2 filter assembly manufactured and sold by the defendant. The Company’s lawsuit also sought a preliminary injunction preventing the defendant from the manufacture, use, sale, offer for sale or importation into the U.S. of the infringing product. A hearing on Mykrolis’ request for a preliminary injunction held in August 2003. On April 30, 2004, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued a preliminary injunction against Pall Corporation and ordered Pall to immediately stop making, using, selling, or offering to sell within the US, or importing into the U.S., its PhotoKleen EZD-2 Filter Assembly products or “any colorable imitation” of those products. On June 21, 2004, the Company filed a motion with the Court to hold Pall Corporation in contempt of court for failing to comply with the terms of the preliminary injunction; a hearing on this motion was held on July 14, 2004.

 

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

 

The Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the Company was held on April 28, 2004. The only item submitted to the vote of security holders at that meeting was the election of three nominees as Class I directors each to a three year term expiring at the 2007 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. As of the record date for this meeting, March 19, 2004, there were 41,146,089 shares of the Company’s Common Stock issued and outstanding; proxies representing 39,180,862 shares were received. Set forth below is a tabulation of the votes cast for, against or withheld as well as broker non-votes and/or abstentions with respect to each nominee:

 

Nominee


   For

   Withheld

   Abstention/Non Votes

Richard A. Aurelio

   33,600,384    —      5,580,478

Robert E. Caldwell

   33,591,886    —      5,588,976

Michael P.C. Carns

   33,588,683    —      5,592,179

 

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

 

a. Exhibits

 

Exhibit 10.1   Letter Agreement, dated May 20, 2004, with Peter Kirlin, Vice President of Business Development
Exhibit 31.1   Certification Required by Rule 13a-14(a) by C. William Zadel
Exhibit 31.2   Certification Required by Rule 13a-14(a) by Bertrand Loy
Exhibit 32.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer and 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

 

    None

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

MYKROLIS CORPORATION

 

Registrant

 

Date    August 12, 2004  

/s/ Bertrand Loy


    Bertrand Loy
    Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Date    August 12, 2004  

/s/ Robert Hammond


    Robert Hammond
    Corporate Controller

 

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