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Exhibit 99.2
SVOX AG AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2010 and 2009
(With Independent Auditors Report Thereon)
SVOX AG
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Report of Independent Auditors
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Consolidated Statements of Operations
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders Deficit and Comprehensive Loss
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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Report of Independent Auditors
To the board of directors:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of SVOX AG and its subsidiaries as of
December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the related consolidated statements of operations, consolidated
statements of stockholders deficit and comprehensive loss and consolidated statements of cash
flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of
the Companys management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United
States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable
assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit
includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the
financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement
presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all
material respects, the financial position of SVOX AG and its subsidiaries at December 31, 2010 and
2009, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
PricewaterhouseCoopers AG
Michael Abresch, PhD | Martin Kennard |
July 27, 2011
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Years ended December 31, | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
Revenues |
$ | 12,136,825 | 9,053,442 | |||||
Cost of revenues |
714,311 | 859,471 | ||||||
Amortization of intangible assets |
325,350 | 323,631 | ||||||
Total cost of revenues |
1,039,661 | 1,183,102 | ||||||
Gross profit |
11,097,164 | 7,870,340 | ||||||
Operating expenses: |
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Research and development |
10,231,072 | 8,896,760 | ||||||
Sales and marketing |
3,173,853 | 2,029,042 | ||||||
General and administrative |
3,448,600 | 2,735,832 | ||||||
Amortization of intangible assets |
305,425 | 277,174 | ||||||
Total operating expenses |
17,158,950 | 13,938,808 | ||||||
Loss from operations |
(6,061,786 | ) | (6,068,468 | ) | ||||
Other income (expense): |
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Interest income |
2,055 | 4,349 | ||||||
Interest expense |
(20,553 | ) | (1,189 | ) | ||||
Other income (expense), net |
(331,660 | ) | 1,919 | |||||
Gain on bargain purchase |
| 1,452,555 | ||||||
Loss before income taxes |
(6,411,944 | ) | (4,610,834 | ) | ||||
Income tax benefit |
116,171 | 119,118 | ||||||
Net loss |
$ | (6,295,773 | ) | $ | (4,491,716 | ) | ||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 452,003 | $ | 2,305,853 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net |
1,980,692 | 1,958,886 | ||||||
Other current assets |
666,865 | 345,992 | ||||||
Total current assets |
3,099,560 | 4,610,731 | ||||||
Intangible assets, net |
1,703,472 | 2,061,038 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net |
851,992 | 880,610 | ||||||
Other assets |
549,247 | 165,734 | ||||||
Total assets |
$ | 6,204,271 | $ | 7,718,113 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS DEFICIT |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
$ | 210,246 | $ | 560,848 | ||||
Deferred revenue |
6,773,333 | 4,073,587 | ||||||
Accrued expenses |
2,823,472 | 2,563,187 | ||||||
Due to bank |
1,329,130 | | ||||||
Other current liabilities |
317,509 | 809,813 | ||||||
Total current liabilities |
11,453,690 | 8,007,435 | ||||||
Deferred revenue, less current portion |
5,870,239 | 3,281,312 | ||||||
Pension liabilities |
1,628,271 | 1,171,225 | ||||||
Other noncurrent liabilities |
327,098 | 494,629 | ||||||
Total liabilities |
19,279,298 | 12,954,601 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies |
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Stockholders deficit: |
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Common stock, CHF 1 par value; 149,940 shares
authorized; 129,540 shares issued and
outstanding |
121,704 | 121,704 | ||||||
Preferred stock (B Series), CHF 1 par value;
74,025 shares authorized, issued and
outstanding (liquidation preference $2,742,297
as of December 31, 2010) |
69,547 | 69,547 | ||||||
Preferred stock (C Series), CHF 1 par value;
143,457 shares authorized, issued and
outstanding (liquidation preference $4,250,839
as of December 31, 2010) |
134,779 | 134,779 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital |
4,810,639 | 4,810,639 | ||||||
Retained deficit |
(16,302,006 | ) | (10,006,233 | ) | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
(1,909,690 | ) | (366,924 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders deficit |
(13,075,027 | ) | (5,236,488 | ) | ||||
Total liabilities and stockholders deficit |
$ | 6,204,271 | $ | 7,718,113 | ||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS DEFICIT AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Accumulated | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred Stock | Preferred Stock | Other | Total | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stock | (B Series) | (C Series) | Additional | Retained | Comprehensive | Stockholders | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Paid-in Capital | Deficit | Loss | Deficit | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at January 1, 2009 |
129,540 | $ | 121,704 | 74,025 | $ | 69,547 | 143,457 | $ | 134,779 | $ | 4,810,639 | $ | (5,514,517 | ) | $ | (135,122 | ) | $ | (512,970 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss |
| | | | | | | (4,491,716 | ) | | (4,491,716 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation
adjustments |
| | | | | | | | (229,217 | ) | (229,217 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized loss on pensions |
| | | | | | | | (2,585 | ) | (2,585 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive loss |
| | | | | | | | | (4,723,518 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2009 |
129,540 | 121,704 | 74,025 | 69,547 | 143,457 | 134,779 | 4,810,639 | (10,006,233 | ) | (366,924 | ) | (5,236,488 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net loss |
| | | | | | | (6,295,773 | ) | | (6,295,773 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation
adjustments |
| | | | | | | | (1,334,074 | ) | (1,334,074 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized loss on pensions |
| | | | | | | | (208,692 | ) | (208,692 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total comprehensive loss |
| | | | | | | | | (7,838,539 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2010 |
129,540 | $ | 121,704 | 74,025 | $ | 69,547 | 143,457 | $ | 134,779 | $ | 4,810,639 | $ | (16,302,006 | ) | $ | (1,909,690 | ) | $ | (13,075,027 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Years ended December 31, | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
Cash flows from operating activities |
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Net loss |
$ | (6,295,773 | ) | $ | (4,491,716 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used
in operating activities: |
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Depreciation of property and equipment |
324,915 | 204,201 | ||||||
Gain on bargain purchase |
| (1,452,555 | ) | |||||
Amortization of intangible assets |
630,775 | 600,805 | ||||||
Deferred taxes and other |
(446,170 | ) | 16,713 | |||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of
effects from acquisitions: |
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Accounts receivable |
30,384 | (654,499 | ) | |||||
Other current assets |
(302,114 | ) | 710,505 | |||||
Accounts payables |
(363,632 | ) | 514,034 | |||||
Deferred revenue |
4,292,264 | 3,524,037 | ||||||
Accrued expenses |
61,130 | 1,064,263 | ||||||
Other current liabilities |
(538,884 | ) | (439,968 | ) | ||||
Other non-current liabilities |
31 | (175,460 | ) | |||||
Net cash used in operating activities |
(2,607,074 | ) | (579,640 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Payments for purchase of property and equipment |
(168,760 | ) | (687,959 | ) | ||||
Payments for purchase of intangible assets |
(379,312 | ) | (55,139 | ) | ||||
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired |
| (663,500 | ) | |||||
Net cash used in investing activities |
(548,072 | ) | (1,406,598 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Proceeds from borrowings |
1,281,000 | | ||||||
Net cash provided by financing activities |
1,281,000 | | ||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash
equivalents |
20,296 | 87,242 | ||||||
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
(1,853,850 | ) | (1,898,996 | ) | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year |
2,305,853 | 4,204,849 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year |
$ | 452,003 | $ | 2,305,853 | ||||
Supplemental Cash Flow Information: |
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Cash paid for interest |
$ | 50,553 | $ | 1,189 | ||||
Cash paid for income taxes |
$ | 3,796 | $ | 29,149 |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Organization and Presentation
SVOX AG and subsidiaries (the Company or we) develop, market and sell speech recognition,
dialog, and speech output software products for the automotive, mobile, and consumer electronics
industries. Our products are embedded in a variety of offerings including:
| Automotive navigation and speech products | ||
| Mobile navigation devices | ||
| Mobile handsets and applications for mobile handsets | ||
| Other consumer electronic devices e.g. e-readers |
Our contractual arrangements typically comprise the delivery of professional services, an initial
license fee, royalties based on the number of contracted units that include our software, and
either contractual or implied post contract support (PCS). Our agreements may also include the
delivery of future specified and unspecified products on a when and if available basis.
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting
principles, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts
of assets and liabilities, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of
the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting
period. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, assumptions and judgments. The most
important of these relate to revenue recognition; the allowances for doubtful accounts; the
valuation of intangible assets and tangible long-lived assets; accounting for business
combinations; accounting for pension obligations; accounting for stock-based compensation;
accounting for income taxes and related valuation allowances; and loss contingencies. We base our
estimates on historical experience, market participants fair value considerations and various
other factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual amounts could
differ significantly from these estimates.
Basis of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include our accounts and those of our wholly-owned
subsidiaries. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. We have no involvement
with variable interest entities.
Revenue Recognition
We derive revenue from software license agreements, including royalty arrangements and professional
services, including maintenance and PCS. Revenue recognition for our arrangements is accounted for
in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Boards Accounting Standards Codification (ASC)
605, Revenue Recognition, and ASC Subtopic 985-605, Software Revenue Recognition. The sale and/or
license of software products and technology is deemed to have occurred when a customer either has
taken possession of the related software or technology or has access to take immediate possession
of the software or technology. We recognize revenue from the sale or license of software products
and licensing of technology when (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery
has occurred, (iii) the fee is fixed or determinable and (iv) collectability is probable.
Vendor-specific objective evidence (VSOE) of fair value for software and software-related
services exists when a company can support what the fair value of its software and/or
software-related services is based on evidence of the prices charged when the same elements are
sold separately. VSOE of fair value
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is required, generally, in order to separate the accounting for
various elements in a software and related services arrangement. We have not established VSOE of
fair value of PCS, professional services, or other elements within our arrangements.
For licensing arrangements, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists once we have an executed
agreement with our customer. For service arrangements, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists
upon receipt of a purchase order or a statement of work (SOW) from the customer.
We generally deliver software and the corresponding access keys to customers electronically.
Electronic delivery occurs when we provide the customer access to the software. Delivery of service
related elements is deemed to have occurred upon customer invoicing, and, where applicable,
customer acceptance.
Fees are considered fixed and determinable for royalty arrangements (user-based fees) upon receipt
of actual usage reports from the customer. For service arrangements, fees are fixed and
determinable upon receipt of a purchase order or SOW from the customer.
If collectability is not probable at the outset of an arrangement, revenue is not recognized until
collectability becomes probable or payment is received, whichever occurs first (provided that all
other revenue recognition criteria are met). We assess collectability of the customer receivable
based on a number of factors such as collection history with the customer and creditworthiness of
the customer.
Revenue from royalties on sales of software products by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs),
where no services are included, is recognized in the quarter when the OEMs have provided us with
royalty reports, provided all other revenue recognition criteria are met. We do not estimate
royalties prior to the receipt of OEM reports as actual usage may exhibit significant variability
between periods due to the influence of numerous external factors.
Revenues generated from the sale of a software license also may include PCS and maintenance
services for the initial stated or implied term of the arrangement. As VSOE does not exist for PCS,
the fees for the license and the fees for the support and maintenance are combined and recognized
ratably over the support and maintenance term. Software license arrangements may also include
installation and training services and as such, the combination of products and services represent
a multiple-element arrangement for revenue recognition purposes.
We occasionally sell professional services separately from a licensing arrangement and recognize
revenues resulting from professional services sold separately once those services have been
completed.
When accounting for multiple-deliverable arrangements, as we are unable to separate the elements of
our arrangements due to lack of VSOE of fair value, we do not separate initial services being
delivered from future deliverables regardless of whether the services are essential or
non-essential to the functionality of software.
We use the completed contract method of contract accounting for arrangements that are being
accounted for using the guidance of ASC Subtopic 985-605, Software Revenue Recognition. Deferred
costs associated with applying the completed contract method of contract accounting are included in
other assets.
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Deferred Revenue
Deferred revenue primarily consists of billings or payments received in advance of revenue
recognition. Deferred revenue that will be recognized during the succeeding 12-month period from
period end is recorded as current deferred revenue and the remaining portion is recorded as
noncurrent.
Business Combinations
We adopted the guidance in ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations effective January 1, 2009. Under
ASC Topic 805, we determine and allocate the purchase price of an acquired company to the tangible
and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the business combination date. Results
of operations and cash flows of acquired businesses are included in our operating results from the
date of acquisition. The purchase price allocation process requires us to use significant estimates
and assumptions, including fair value estimates, as of the business combination date including
estimated fair values of intangible assets and estimated income tax assets and liabilities assumed
from the acquiree.
Long-Lived Assets
Our long-lived assets consist principally of acquired intangible assets and property and equipment
(which also include equipment under capital leases and leasehold improvements). Property and
equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated over their estimated useful lives. Equipment under
capital leases is stated at the present value of minimum lease payments. Equipment under capital
leases and leasehold improvements are depreciated over the shorter of the related lease term or the
estimated useful life. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method. Repair and
maintenance costs are expensed as incurred. The cost and related accumulated depreciation of sold
or retired assets are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is included in the
consolidated statements of operations.
We include in our amortizable intangible assets those intangible assets acquired in our business
acquisitions. We amortize acquired intangible assets with finite lives over the estimated economic
lives of the assets, generally using the straight-line method. Each period, we evaluate the
estimated remaining useful life of acquired intangible assets, as well as property and equipment,
to determine whether events or changes in circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining period
of depreciation or amortization.
We evaluate the recoverability of long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances
indicate the carrying value of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable. We assess the
recoverability of the assets based on the undiscounted future cash flows the assets are expected to
generate and recognize an impairment loss when estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to
result from the use of the assets plus net proceeds expected from disposition of the assets, if
any, are less than the carrying value of the assets. If an asset or asset group is deemed to be
impaired, the amount of the impairment loss, if any, represents the excess of the asset or asset
groups carrying value compared to its estimated fair value.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents consists of cash on hand.
Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. Amounts collected
on trade accounts receivable are included in net cash provided by operating activities in the
consolidated statements of cash flows. We maintain an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated
losses inherent in our accounts receivable portfolio. In establishing the required allowance, we
consider historical losses adjusted to take into account current market conditions and our
customers financial condition, the amount of receivables in dispute, the current receivables aging
and current payment patterns. Account balances are
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charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the
potential for recovery is considered remote. We do not have any off-balance-sheet credit exposure
related to our customers.
Preferred Stock
We have two classes of preferred stock. Preferred stock B Series has par value of CHF 1 per share
and liquidation preference of CHF 35.08 ($37.05) per share. Preferred stock C Series has par value
of CHF 1 per share and liquidation preference of CHF 28.06 ($29.63) per share. Preferred stock is
not redeemable and does not differ from common stock except for liquidation preference in case of
Companys dissolution. Each preferred and common stock share carries one vote at a shareholders
meeting and has equal right to dividend distributions as any other share. To date, no dividends
have been declared by the Board of Directors.
Research and Development Costs
Research and development costs incurred for new software products and enhancements to existing
products are expensed as incurred.
Software Development Costs
Software development costs related to software that is or will be sold or licensed externally to
third-parties, or for which a substantive plan exists to sell or license such software in the
future, incurred prior to the establishment of technological feasibility are expensed as incurred.
Costs incurred subsequent to establishing technological feasibility, but prior to the general
release of the product, are capitalized and amortized to cost of revenue over the estimated useful
life of the related products. We have determined that technological feasibility is reached shortly
before the general release of our software products. Costs incurred after technological feasibility
is established but prior to the general release of the product have not been significant, and
accordingly, we have expensed the internal costs relating to software development when incurred.
Warranties
We typically warrant that our products will perform in a manner consistent with the product
specifications. We have not historically incurred warranty type costs to customers that do not have
PCS and as such have not accrued for any such costs. Any warranty type costs incurred for customers
that have PCS are accounted for as costs of providing PCS.
Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the
financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax
bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are
measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those
temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets
and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the
enactment date. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, we consider whether it is
more likely than not that some portion of all of the deferred tax assets will be realized.
We establish reserves for tax uncertainties that reflect the use of the comprehensive model for the
recognition and measurement of uncertain tax positions. Under the comprehensive model, when the
minimum threshold for recognition is not met, a tax position is recorded as the largest amount that
is more than fifty percent likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement.
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Withholding Taxes
We have various statutory withholding taxes that our customers retain as required by local taxing
authorities. Our accounting policy is to include these taxes in revenues and general and
administrative expense. For the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 these taxes were $97,945 and
$44,746, respectively.
Commitments and Contingencies
Liabilities for loss contingencies arising from claims, assessments, litigation, fines, and
penalties and other sources are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and
the amount can be reasonably estimated. Legal costs incurred in connection with loss contingencies
are expensed as incurred.
Fair Value Measurements
We have adopted the provisions of ASC 820 Fair Value Measurement, which defines fair value,
establishes a framework for measuring fair value, and enhances disclosures about fair value
measurements. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received for an asset, or paid to
transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement
date. Valuation techniques must maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of
unobservable inputs.
ASC 820 establishes a value hierarchy based on three levels of inputs, of which the first two are
considered observable and the third is considered unobservable:
| Level 1. Quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active markets which we can access. | ||
| Level 2. Observable inputs other than those described as Level 1. | ||
| Level 3. Unobservable inputs. |
We believe that the carrying amounts of financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents,
accounts receivable, accounts payable, and revolving credit facility, are in the financial
statements at amounts that approximate their fair value based on the short maturities of these
financial instruments.
Concentration of Risk
Financial instruments that potentially subject us to significant concentrations of credit risk
principally consist of cash, cash equivalents, and accounts receivable. We place our cash and cash
equivalents with financial institutions with high credit ratings. As part of our cash and
investment management processes, we perform periodic evaluations of the credit standing of the
financial institutions with whom we maintain deposits, and have not recorded any credit losses
to-date. For trade accounts receivable, we perform ongoing credit evaluations of our customers
financial condition and limit the amount of credit extended when deemed appropriate. We have
concentrations in the volume of business transacted with certain customers. During the year ended
December 31, 2010, four of our customers contributed to our revenue recognized by more than 10%,
specifically by 35%, 18%, 14% and 12% of our total revenue. During the year ended December 31,
2009, two of our customers contributed to our revenue recognized by more than 10%, specifically by
30% and 21% of our total revenue. None of these customers were domiciled in Switzerland. For 2010
and 2009, approximately 80% and 85% of our respective total revenues relate to customers in or
delivering products to the automotive industry. Our revenue and operating results could be
adversely affected by poor economic environment resulting in significant decreases in demand for
our products and services or by our existing customers terminating their relationship with us.
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Foreign Currency Translation
We have foreign operations and transact business in various foreign currencies. In general, the
functional currency of a foreign operation is the local countrys currency. Non-functional currency
monetary balances are re-measured into the functional currency of the subsidiary with any related
gain or loss recorded in other income (expense), net, in the accompanying consolidated statements
of operations. Assets and liabilities are translated from functional currency to reporting currency
using period-end exchange rates. Revenue and expenses are translated from functional currency to
reporting currency at the average exchange rates in effect during the year. The effects of foreign
currency translation adjustments are included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive
income in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)
included in net loss for fiscal years 2010 and 2009 were $(355,895) and $86,098, respectively.
Stock Option Plan
We recognize all employee stock-based compensation as a charge against earnings. Equity classified
awards are measured at the grant date fair value of the award. We estimate grant date fair value
using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
Pension Plans
We record annual amounts relating to pension plans based on calculations that incorporate various
actuarial and other assumptions, including discount rates, mortality, assumed rates of return,
compensation increases and turnover rates. We review our assumptions on an annual basis and make
modifications to the assumptions based on current rates and trends when it is appropriate to do so.
The effect of modifications to those assumptions is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive
income and amortized to net periodic cost over future periods using the corridor method. We believe
that the assumptions utilized in recording obligations under our plans are reasonable based on
experience and market conditions.
3. Business Combination
On January 19, 2009, we acquired the Siemens Professional Speech Processing Business (Siemens
Speech) from Siemens Aktiengesellschaft (the Seller). Siemens Speech engages in the business of
development and distribution of software products containing speech processing technology
comprising software for speech recognition, speech synthesis, speech dialog, speaker biometrics and
hands free technology (noise reduction and echo cancellation) for server and embedded software as
well as related services. The results of Siemens Speech operations have been included in the
consolidated financial statements since the acquisition date.
We acquired Siemens speech to gain access to lingual and programming knowledge of the Sellers
employees, to gain access to the automatic speech recognition software and customer base in the
automotive industry, primarily in Germany. No synergies were expected to be achieved through the
acquisition. The acquisition was a taxable event.
The aggregate purchase price was 500,000 ($663,500) and was paid in cash. We incurred
acquisition-related costs of 68,000 ($90,200). These costs were recognized in general and
administrative line of consolidated statement of operations. There was a gain on bargain purchase
of 1,094,616 ($1,452,555) arising from the acquisition which has been recognized in the
consolidated statements of operations. The bargain purchase was primarily a result of the Seller
wishing to exit a non-strategic business line, to minimize continuing operating costs and future
incremental costs associated with alternative exits.
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The following table summarizes the consideration paid for Siemens Speech and the amounts of
estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date:
Consideration: |
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Cash |
$ | 663,500 | ||
Fair value of total consideration transferred |
$ | 663,500 | ||
Recognized amounts of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed: |
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Current assets |
$ | 867,858 | ||
Intangible assets |
2,396,562 | |||
Property and equipment |
62,369 | |||
Other assets |
611,747 | |||
Liabilities |
(1,250,567 | ) | ||
Deferred tax liability |
(571,914 | ) | ||
Total identifiable net assets assumed |
2,116,055 | |||
Gain on bargain purchase |
(1,452,555 | ) | ||
Total |
$ | 663,500 | ||
The fair value of the current assets and other assets acquired is 1,115,000 ($1,479,605).
This includes accounts receivable, which has been fully collected. The acquired intangible assets
include customer relationships of 578,000 ($767,006) (3-year weighted average useful life) and
technology of 1,228,000 ($1,629,556) (5-year weighted average useful life). We recorded a deferred
tax liability as a result of purchase accounting primarily associated with the acquired intangible
assets of 430,982 ($571,914).
The unaudited pro forma results of operations as if we had acquired Siemens Speech on January 1,
2009 are materially consistent with the 2009 results included in the consolidated statement of
operations given the acquisition date of January 19, 2009.
4. Intangible Assets, Net
Intangible assets, net consist of the following as of December 31, 2010 and 2009:
December 31, 2010 | ||||||||||||||||
Weighted | ||||||||||||||||
average | Gross | |||||||||||||||
amortization | carrying | Accumulated | Net carrying | |||||||||||||
period | amount | amortization | amount | |||||||||||||
Customer relationships |
3-years | $ | 768,237 | $ | (498,828 | ) | $ | 269,409 | ||||||||
Technology |
5-years | 1,632,171 | (635,876 | ) | 996,295 | |||||||||||
Databases and other |
5-years | 499,750 | (61,982 | ) | 437,768 | |||||||||||
Total |
$ | 2,900,158 | $ | (1,196,686 | ) | $ | 1,703,472 | |||||||||
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December 31, 2009 | ||||||||||||||||
Weighted | ||||||||||||||||
average | Gross | |||||||||||||||
amortization | carrying | Accumulated | Net carrying | |||||||||||||
period | amount | amortization | amount | |||||||||||||
Customer relationships |
3-years | $ | 829,286 | $ | (262,039 | ) | $ | 567,247 | ||||||||
Technology |
5-years | 1,761,874 | (334,032 | ) | 1,427,842 | |||||||||||
Databases and other |
5-years | 111,784 | (45,835 | ) | 65,949 | |||||||||||
Total |
$ | 2,702,944 | $ | (641,906 | ) | $ | 2,061,038 | |||||||||
Amortization expense for acquired technology is included in the cost of revenue from
amortization of intangible assets in the accompanying statements of operations and amounted to
$325,350 and $323,631 during the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Amortization
expense for customer relationships and other intangible assets is included in operating expenses
and was $305,425 and $277,174 during the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
Estimated amortization expense for each of the five succeeding years as of December 31, 2010, is as
follows:
Amortization of | ||||
Year Ending December 31, | Intangible Assets | |||
2011 |
$ | 678,596 | ||
2012 |
439,779 | |||
2013 |
425,716 | |||
2014 |
110,717 | |||
2015 |
48,362 | |||
Thereafter |
302 | |||
Total |
$ | 1,703,472 | ||
5. Accounts Receivable, Net
Accounts receivable, net consisted of the following as of December 31, 2010 and 2009:
December 31, | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
Accounts receivable |
$ | 1,980,692 | $ | 2,067,376 | ||||
Less allowance for doubtful accounts |
| (108,490 | ) | |||||
Accounts receivable, net |
$ | 1,980,692 | $ | 1,958,886 | ||||
The allowance for doubtful accounts and related accounts receivable at December 31, 2009 was
written-off during the 2010 year.
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6. Property and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment, net consisted of the following as of December 31, 2010 and 2009:
Useful | December 31, | |||||||||||
Lives | 2010 | 2009 | ||||||||||
Machinery and equipment |
5 years | $ | 225,531 | $ | 207,554 | |||||||
Computers, software and equipment |
3-5 years | 1,242,508 | 1,009,979 | |||||||||
Leasehold improvements |
5 years | 65,315 | 20,087 | |||||||||
Furniture and fixtures |
5 years | 217,538 | 206,185 | |||||||||
1,750,892 | 1,443,805 | |||||||||||
Less accumulated depreciation |
(898,900 | ) | (563,195 | ) | ||||||||
Property and equipment, net |
$ | 851,992 | $ | 880,610 | ||||||||
Depreciation expense was $324,915 and $204,201 for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009,
respectively.
7. Accrued Expenses
Accrued expenses consisted of the following as of December 31, 2010 and 2009:
December 31, | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
Compensation and related items |
$ | 2,357,984 | $ | 1,995,802 | ||||
Other |
465,488 | 567,385 | ||||||
Total |
$ | 2,823,472 | $ | 2,563,187 | ||||
8. Credit Facilities and Debt
In October 2008, we entered into a credit facility with Neue Aargauer Bank (the Bank) for
1,500,000 revolving credit line (the 2008 Credit Facility). Interest rate was set by the Bank
depending among other factors on the conditions of money and capital markets. The 2008 Credit
Facility included a quarterly commitment fee of 0.125% calculated on average unutilized line of
credit during the respective quarterly period. We had no outstanding balances under the 2008 Credit
Facility at any time.
In October 2009, we entered into a new credit facility with the Bank for 2,500,000 revolving
credit line (the 2009 Credit Facility). The 2009 Credit Facility replaced the 2008 Credit
Facility. The interest rate is set by the Bank depending, among other factors, on the conditions of
money and capital markets. We had a term loan of 1,000,000 ($1,329,130) and 0 and a bank
overdraft of 112,705 ($149,799) and 0 outstanding under the 2009 Credit Facility as of December
31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The interest rate as of December 31, 2010 was 2.4% per annum for
the term loan and 6% per annum for the bank overdraft. The term loan and the bank overdraft are
classified in current liabilities under due to bank and other current liabilities, respectively.
The 2009 Credit Facility contains restriction on the minimum level of tangible net worth of CHF
2,500,000, as determined under local Swiss accounting rules, which has to be maintained at all
times. Tangible net worth is defined as the sum of share capital, share premium, retained earnings,
and
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subordinated loans, less capitalized software development costs and other intangible assets as
determined under Swiss accounting rules. At March 31, 2011, we were not in compliance with the
tangible net worth restriction. See Note 14 for further information.
9. Stock-Based Compensation
We have stock-based award plans under which employees, management and directors may be granted
stock options to purchase our common stock. We recognize stock-based compensation expense over the
requisite service period, net of estimated forfeitures. Our stock-based awards are accounted for as
equity instruments.
The number of stock options outstanding and fully vested at December 31, 2010 and 2009 and January
1, 2009 was 19,806 at each respective date. The stock option exercise prices range from CHF 1.00
($1.06) to CHF 33.98 ($35.88). The average exercise price is CHF 4.48 ($4.73). The stock options
have no maximum contractual term. The number of common shares authorized for awards of equity share
options is 20,400. No stock options were exercisable during the years ended December 31, 2010 and
2009, given the terms of the stock-based award plans require either an initial public offering or
the sale of the Company in order for options to become exercisable; no such events occurred during
these years.
No stock options were granted, exercised, forfeited, or became expired during the years ended
December 31, 2010 and 2009. We recognized no stock compensation costs in consolidated statements of
operations for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 as the related compensation costs of
$986,500, net of tax of zero, was recognized prior to January 1, 2009 consistent with related
vesting period.
10. Pension and Post-Retirement Benefits
We have defined benefit pension plans in Switzerland and Germany covering substantially all of our
employees upon their retirement. The benefits are primarily based on age, years of service and the
level of compensation. We make contributions to the plans in accordance with legal and statutory
requirements to various statutory defined benefit pension plans.
In accordance with the provisions set forth in ASC Topic 715, Compensation Retirement Benefits,
we recognized the funded status, which is the difference between the fair value of plan assets and
the projected benefit obligations, of our defined benefit pension plans in the consolidated balance
sheets with a corresponding adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of
tax. These amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) will be subsequently recognized
as net periodic pension expense consistent with the corridor method.
The following table shows the changes in the projected benefit obligation, plan assets and funded
status of the defined benefit pension plans as of December 31, 2010 and 2009:
December 31, | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
Benefit obligation |
$ | (6,924,418 | ) | $ | (4,698,269 | ) | ||
Fair value of plan assets |
5,296,147 | 3,527,044 | ||||||
Funded status |
$ | (1,628,271 | ) | $ | (1,171,225 | ) | ||
Amounts recognized in the
balance sheet consists of: |
||||||||
Pension liabilities |
$ | (1,628,271 | ) | $ | (1,171,225 | ) | ||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
211,277 | 2,585 | ||||||
Net amount recognized |
$ | (1,416,994 | ) | $ | (1,168,640 | ) | ||
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The amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss consisted of net actuarial loss of
$208,692, net of tax benefit of $19,586, and $2,585, net of tax benefit of $12,913, for the years
ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
Of the accumulated other comprehensive loss on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31,
2010, we expect to recognize zero in earnings during fiscal 2011.
Included in the table below are the amounts relating to our defined benefit pension plans, which
have accumulated benefit obligations and projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as
of December 31, 2010 and 2009:
December 31, | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
Aggregate projected benefit obligation |
$ | 6,924,418 | $ | 4,698,269 | ||||
Aggregate accumulated benefit obligation |
6,531,745 | 4,395,163 | ||||||
Aggregate fair value of plan assets |
5,296,147 | 3,527,044 |
The components of net periodic benefit cost were as follows for the years ended December 31,
2010 and 2009:
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
Service cost |
$ | (429,124 | ) | $ | (325,818 | ) | ||
Interest cost |
(145,095 | ) | (132,677 | ) | ||||
Expected return on plan assets |
139,906 | 76,955 | ||||||
Net periodic pension cost |
$ | (434,314 | ) | $ | (381,540 | ) | ||
Included in the table below are the employer contributions, employee contributions and
benefits paid for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009:
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
Employer contributions |
$ | 363,178 | $ | 290,923 | ||||
Employee contributions |
371,876 | 315,562 | ||||||
Benefits paid |
19,734 | |
Plan Assumptions
Weighted-average assumptions used in developing the net periodic benefit cost for the pension plans
were as follows:
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
Discount rate |
3.1 | % | 3.6 | % | ||||
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets |
3.6 | % | 4.2 | % | ||||
Rate of compensation increase |
2.0 | % | 2.1 | % |
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Investment Strategy
The Companys investment strategy for its pension plan assets is to maintain a diversified
portfolio of asset classes with the primary goal of meeting long-term cash requirements as they
become due. Assets are primarily invested in diversified funds that hold equity or debt securities
to maintain the security of the funds while maximizing the returns within the investment policy.
The target asset allocation as of December 31, 2010 was as follows:
Cash and cash equivalents |
1 | % | ||
Equity funds |
10 | % | ||
Fixed-income funds |
68 | % | ||
Real estate funds |
16 | % | ||
Other |
5 | % |
The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is determined based on a variety of
considerations, including established asset allocation targets and expectations for those asset
classes, historical returns of the plans assets and other market considerations. All of the assets
are invested in funds offered to institutional investors that are similar to mutual funds in that
they provide diversification by holding various debt and equity securities.
The fair value of total pension plan assets by major category at December 31, 2010 and 2009 is as
follows:
December 31, | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
Asset category: |
||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 805,294 | $ | 709,749 | ||||
Equity funds |
731,682 | 376,306 | ||||||
Fixed-income funds |
2,924,942 | 1,804,141 | ||||||
Real estate funds |
631,481 | 367,600 | ||||||
Other |
202,750 | 269,247 | ||||||
Total |
$ | 5,296,149 | $ | 3,527,044 | ||||
The assets are all invested in funds which are not quoted on any active market and are valued
based on the underlying debt and equity investments or their individual broker-quoted prices at any
given time, and thus are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy as described in Note
2.
Employer Contributions
We expect to contribute $319,132 to our defined benefit pension plans in fiscal year 2011, which is
the minimum funding requirement to satisfy our Swiss pension obligations.
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Estimated Future Benefit Payments
The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected
to be paid:
Year Ending December 31, | ||||
2011 |
$ | 121,192 | ||
2012 |
136,375 | |||
2013 |
155,648 | |||
2014 |
164,362 | |||
2015 |
167,796 | |||
Thereafter |
1,019,553 | |||
Total |
$ | 1,764,926 | ||
11. Leases
In March 2010, we entered into a capital lease covering computer equipment that expires February
2012. At December 31, 2010, the computer equipment and related accumulated depreciation
recorded under the capital lease were as follows:
December 31, 2010 | ||||
Machinery and equipment |
$ | 35,935 | ||
Less accumulated depreciation |
(14,973 | ) | ||
$ | 20,962 | |||
Depreciation of assets held under the capital lease is included with depreciation expense.
The Company also has several noncancelable operating leases, primarily for office space, that
expire over the next six years. These leases generally contain renewal options for periods ranging
from one to five years and require the Company to pay all executory costs such as maintenance and
insurance.
In 2010, we extended our noncancelable operating lease for office space in Zurich, Switzerland for
an additional five years. The extended five year term begins in October 2011. In connection with
the extension, we received a reimbursement for leasehold improvements of $24,981. This
reimbursement is a lease incentive which has been recognized as a liability and is being amortized
on a straight-line basis over the extension term. The leasehold improvements are included in
property and equipment and are being amortized over the shorter of the estimated useful life of the
improvements and the lease term.
In 2010, we entered into a noncancelable operating lease for office space in Ulm, Germany for an
initial term of five years, with a one year renewal option. In 2009, we entered into a
noncancelable operating lease for office space in Munich, Germany for an initial term of five
years, with a renewal option for an additional five years.
Minimum rent payments under operating leases are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term
of the respective leases including any periods of free rent. Rental expense for operating leases
during 2010 and 2009 was $648,146 and $437,295, respectively.
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Future minimum lease payments under capital leases and noncancelable operating leases (with initial
or remaining lease terms in excess of one year) as of December 31, 2010 are:
Capital | Operating | |||||||
Leases | Leases | |||||||
Year ending December 31: |
||||||||
2011 |
$ | 19,820 | $ | 713,949 | ||||
2012 |
3,303 | 713,949 | ||||||
2013 |
| 713,701 | ||||||
2014 |
| 610,433 | ||||||
2015 |
| 408,236 | ||||||
Later years, through 2016 |
| 319,786 | ||||||
Total minimum lease payments |
23,123 | $ | 3,480,054 | |||||
Less estimated executory costs |
(1,633 | ) | ||||||
Net minimum lease payments |
21,490 | |||||||
Less amount representing interest (2.4% per annum) |
(319 | ) | ||||||
Present value of net minimum capital lease payments |
21,171 | |||||||
Less current installments of obligations under capital leases |
(3,061 | ) | ||||||
Obligations under capital leases, excluding
current installments |
$ | 18,110 | ||||||
12. Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation and Other Claims
From time to time, we may be involved in various legal proceedings arising from the normal course
of business activities, including claims of alleged infringement of third-party patents and other
intellectual property rights, commercial employment and other matters. We make a provision for a
liability related to legal proceedings when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred
and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated.
13. Income Taxes
The income tax benefit for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 consisted of the following:
December 31, | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
Current tax expense |
$ | 122,374 | $ | 43,538 | ||||
Deferred tax benefit |
(238,545 | ) | (162,656 | ) | ||||
Income tax benefit |
$ | (116,171 | ) | $ | (119,118 | ) | ||
The loss before income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 was generated
primarily
by our Swiss operations. The income tax benefit for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009
relate principally to our foreign jurisdictions.
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The effective income tax rate for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 was a benefit of 1.8%
and 2.6%, respectively. This differed from the amounts computed by applying the combined Swiss
Federal, Cantonal and Community income tax rate of 21.2% to loss before income taxes as a result of
changes in the valuation allowance and the effect of different tax rates that apply in foreign
jurisdictions.
There are no expected income tax consequences from the repatriation of any foreign earnings to
Switzerland.
Significant Components of Current and Deferred Taxes
The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax
assets and deferred tax liabilities consist of the following at December 31, 2010 and 2009:
December 31, | ||||||||
2010 | 2009 | |||||||
Deferred tax assets: |
||||||||
Net operating loss carryforwards |
$ | 939,592 | $ | 443,635 | ||||
Deferred revenue |
3,488,764 | 2,210,394 | ||||||
Pensions |
364,389 | 239,082 | ||||||
Other liabilities |
| 252,629 | ||||||
Stock-based compensation |
234,734 | 215,035 | ||||||
Other deductible temporary differences |
41,406 | 35,760 | ||||||
Total deferred tax assets |
5,068,885 | 3,396,535 | ||||||
Less valuation allowance |
(4,763,457 | ) | (3,040,260 | ) | ||||
Net deferred tax assets |
305,428 | 356,275 | ||||||
Deferred tax liabilities: |
||||||||
Receivables |
| (208,744 | ) | |||||
Property and equipment |
(30,494 | ) | (45,507 | ) | ||||
Intangible assets |
(85,026 | ) | (179,023 | ) | ||||
Deferred costs |
(60,834 | ) | (1,823 | ) | ||||
Other taxable temporary differences |
(24,123 | ) | | |||||
Total gross deferred liabilities |
(200,477 | ) | (435,097 | ) | ||||
Net deferred tax asset (liability) |
$ | 104,951 | $ | (78,822 | ) | |||
Net deferred tax assets of $118,230 and $27,230 at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively,
are included in other long-term assets. Net deferred tax liabilities of $13,279 and $106,052 at
December 31, 2001 and 2009, respectively, are included in other long-term liabilities. The net
change in the valuation allowance was $1,723,197 and $1,103,193 for the years ended December 31,
2010 and 2009, respectively with the increase being mainly due to additional net operating loss
carryforwards for income tax purposes incurred in 2010.
At December 31, 2010, we have net operating loss carryforwards for income tax purposes of
approximately (i) $4,008,624 (CHF 3,796,087) for Swiss tax purposes of which $688,988 expires in
2011,
$3,797 expires in 2013, $1,594,764 expires in 2016 and $1,721,075 expires in 2017 and
(ii) $234,000 related to US Federal income tax which expires in 2030.
Uncertain Tax Positions
No amounts were accrued for uncertain tax provisions at December 31, 2010 or 2009 nor are any
amounts expected to be accrued in the next twelve months.
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14. Subsequent events
On June 16, 2011, we were acquired by Nuance Communications, Inc. (Nuance), and Ruetli Holding
Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nuance (Purchaser). Pursuant to the terms of the
Purchase Agreement, the Purchaser acquired all of our outstanding capital stock payable to the
former stockholders of the Company for an aggregated consideration of 87 million ($124.3 million),
of which 57 million ($81.3 million) was paid in cash at the closing, (ii) 8.3 million ($11.9
million) is payable in cash or shares of Nuance common stock on the first anniversary of the
closing and (iii) 21.7 million ($31.1 million) is payable in cash or shares of Nuance common stock
on or before December 31, 2012.
As of March 31, 2011, we were not in compliance with the tangible net worth restriction of CHF
2,500,000, as determined under local Swiss accounting rules, included under the 2009 Credit
Facility with Neue Aargauer Bank. In June 2011, subsequent to the Nuance acquisition, Neue Aargauer
Bank waived the covenant violation and the amounts outstanding under the 2009 Credit Facility were
repaid in full.
We have evaluated subsequent events from the balance sheet date through July 27, 2011, the date at
which the financial statements were available to be issued, and determined there were no other
items to disclose.
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